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LOCAL DOCTOR TESTS POSITIVE Lilydale, Croydon links to infected GP

■ A general practitioner who tested positive to Coronavirus at the weekend is linked to the Lilydale Medical Clinic and Croydon Family Practice.

Neville, 92, is Marathon Man ● Well known for his real estate work at Bulleen and throughout the eastern suburbs, Neville Emerson has been dubbed the ‘Marathon Man’. Editor Ash Long meets with the 92-years-young property whiz. Turn to Page 4.

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“One of [the] cases is a general practitioner who worked for several hours at three medical practices while potentially infectious,” said a Department of Health spokesman. “The doctor did not have any symptoms at the time and went into isolation immediately upon being informed they were a close contact of a confirmed case. “The GP worked at Lilydale Medical Clinic on June 11 (Thurs.) and Cedars Medical Clinic in Coburg and Croydon Family Practice on June 9 (Tues.). “All sites are being appropriately cleaned. The Department is contacting all potentially affected patients. As the doctor is asymptomatic, the risk of transmission is low, however if anyone is experiencing any symptoms they should get tested and self-isolate.” To date, 19 people have died from coronavirus in Victoria. There have been 182 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Victoria that have been acquired through unknown transmission. There are currently 47 active cases in Victoria. “Stay 1.5 metres away from anyone you don’t live with and avoid crowds,” said Prof. Brett Sutton, Victoria’s Chief Health Officer.

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Local Briefs Bulleen boost

■ A Bulleen company is set to gain from the construction of the North East Link, the Legislative Council has been told. Construction of five land bridges over the North East Link between Grimshaw St and Lower Plenty Rd in Watsonia will create approximately 8500 square metres of green public open space, and more than 30 000 trees will be planted as part of the project,” Sonja Terpstra, MLC for Eastern Metropolitan Region (Labor), told Parliament this month. “Local business BulleenArt & Garden is going to be one of those businesses providing some of the trees for that project, and for every tree that is removed two will be replaced,” Ms Terpstra said.

Order in the House ■ Victorian Parliament is sitting this week. Members of the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council are in the House on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Channel 31 move

■ Rodney Barton, Eastern Metropolitan MLC (Transport Matters), is concerned about the future of community television station Channel 31. “My question is for the Minister for Creative Industries (Martin Foley) and is an appeal for him to intervene and save the broadcasting licence for Channel 31. “This valuable community service will be replaced with white noise from June 30 if we are unable to secure an ongoing licence. “There are no other issues for this broadcast spectrum at this stage. Channel 31 gives a voice to multicultural communities, promotes local tourism through its hunting, fishing and four-wheel drive programming and provides work experience for our film and broadcasting students. “I ask Minister Foley: will he support community broadcasting in Victoria and seek an extension of

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Standing with Chinese ■ Local Parliamentarian Bruce Atkinson has spoken out about poor treatment given to Chinese Australians, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. “There are certainly issues that Australia needs to resolve in its differences with China,” Mr Atkinson told the Legislative Council. “However, the hysteria that has been whipped up around China lately has had very severe consequences for Chinese Australians. “I have noticed— and it continues today—an extraordinary amount of racism and abuse. ● Bruce Atkinson MLC “The sorts of behaviours towards horrendous. thanks to the man that Chinese background Whilst we watch I regard as the most citizens who are now what is happening as dangerous man in the Australian citizens is America implodes world, the fact is that

June’s 96th birthday

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■ Sonja Terpstra, Eastern Metropolitan MLC (Labor), has praised the Andrews Labor Government investment in free technical and further education.. “Free TAFE started in 2019 to train up Victorians for jobs in priority areas,” Ms Terpstra told the Legislative Council this month. “The report card is out, and free TAFE has been an overwhelming success. Across Victoria there has been an 88 per cent increase in enrolments in free TAFE courses compared with 2018. “I am pleased to report that at Swinburne University of Technology, including the Croydon campus, there has been a 227 per cent increase in commencement—one of the biggest growths of all TAFEs across Victoria—and this is outstanding. “The top three courses are the diploma of accounting and bookkeeping, the diploma of nursing and the diploma of community services, and of course those areas are very important to ensure that we have a continued supply of appropriately trained people in those workforces that take care of Victorians in our health services. “Other fantastic increases in free TAFE at Swinburne include a 253 per cent increase in people with a disability being able to access courses, a 261 per cent increase in women, a 251 per cent increase in the number of culturally and linguistically diverse students and a 197 per cent increase in the number of people who were unemployed. “Free TAFE has meant that students who would otherwise never be able to access TAFE can access training for jobs. Free TAFE is back in 2020, and we are training more Victorians than ever,” Ms Terpstra said.

Praise for business which set aside the Council's decision.

Family violence

■ Eastern suburbs family violence has been raised in State Parliament by Eastern Metropolitan MLC Dr Matthew Bach (Liberal). “We have been in relative isolation now for months, and that has sparked concerns across the community in particular about the wellbeing of vulnerable women and children at risk of family violence,” Dr Bach said. “For many vulnerable women and children in particular, the opportunity to get out of the house, whether it is simply to go shopping, perhaps to go to work, even to carry out domestic duties, can be an incredibly important opportunity to reach out for help and support. “I was interested on a Zoom call recently with senior departmental officials who were briefing a standing committee of this place that they were very open that the current mechanisms put in place by the government are not working to enable vulnerable Victorians, predominantly women and children, to reach out and access the support that they need. “In my electorate in particular there are numerous outstanding organisations that right now require additional support from the department.

here in Australia we also have a case to answer in terms of the way we treat people from multicultural backgrounds and indeed, as was raised in a notice of motion by Dr Ratnam, our own indigenous people. “I stand with those Chinese Australians who have been on the front line as teachers, as nurses, as health workers and as people in our stores who have contributed so much to keeping us safe during this period of the pandemic, all the time copping abuse and racism along the way. “In a message to our colleagues in America, and one that we all should take note of as well, can I just end by saying, ‘I can’t breathe’,” Mr Atkinson said

Local Politics Free TAFE is back

● June Mackenzie ■ Former Bulleen and Thomastownresident June Mackenzie celebrated her 96th birthday last week. June was married to the late Frank Mackenzie. Their children are Colin, Trent and Fiona. Mrs Mackenzie now lives in a nursing care home

Madalena gets OK ■ A Box Hill North property will be permitted to proceed with revised plans for dual occpancy following a decision of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to set aside a Whitehorse Council decision. Madalena Liu will be allowed to proceed with vegetation removal and the dual occupancy at 30 Olympiad C rescent, Box Hill North, after VCAT Senior Member Philip Martin heard the matter on June 5, and determined the case last week. Rogers Architects and Planners submitted substituted plans with the Tribunal

Secrecy move

● Cr Cynthia Watson ■ Question time at Boroondara Council on May 25, led by Mayor Cr Cynthia Watson, included an enquiry from Balwyn North resident Ian Hundley about confidentiality concerns about the North-East Link. “Does Boroondara Council continue to be bound by a Memorandum of Understanding or any other instrument that would restrict the information it provides to the public on the proposed North East Link Project? If so please advise of the details,” Mr Hundley asked. Daniel Freer, the Council’s Director of Environment and Infrastructure, replied: “The North East Link Project required all Councils impacted

by the North East Link to enter into a MoU and would not share information about the project until the MoU was executed. “This included information about the impact of the project on Boroondara land, road network and our community. “This agreement remains in place and Council continues to adhere to it,” Mr Freer said.

$2.5 mil. package

a) Increasing funding available under the Business Innovation and Business Restart streams for the SME Grants to $4000 with an overall maximum application of $4000; b) Increase funding available under the Equipment, Supplies and other items stream of the Whitehorse Community Recovery Grants to $3000. ■ Approves implementation of the modified pandemic response policy – “Package B”: recovery stimulus – being approximately up to $2.5m of value.

Sports finalists

● Cr Blair Barker ■ Cr Blair Barker was the only Whitehorse City Councillor to vote against a $2.5 million pandemic relief package, at last week’s special committee meeting of Council. It was moved by Cr Davenport, seconded by Cr Barker “that Council: ■ Modifies the pandemic response policy "Package B": Recovery Stimulus by:

■ Lifetime Achievement nominees for the Boroondara Sports Awards are: ■ John Edgar Burwood Cricket Club ■ Michael Chittenden - Burwood District Bowls Club ■ Tony Grace Camberwell Magpies Cricket Club. Young Club Person nominees are: ■ Eliza Roxborough-Judd - Camberwell Hockey Club ■ Liam Foldi Camberwell Junior Football Club ■ Nicola Xenos - Kew Comets Junior Football Club

■ Local councils of Nillumbik, Banyule, Manningham, Boroondara, Whitehorse, Monash, Maroondah, Knox and the Yarra Ranges have led by example duriong the COVID-19 period, Rodney Barton, Eastern Metropolitan MLC, has told State Parliament. “Although they face many challenges of their own, they have used their resources to assist and promote local businesses, community groups and individuals and families in need. “COVID-19 has not gone—it may never be—but our health system now is ready and can cope, and I hope in the coming months we can all look back and say that this was worth it. “We should all be very proud of what has been achieved. I say to all that we need to support each other, buy local, support our business owners and their staff, and consider who benefits when you buy online—a struggling local business or an offshore provider. “We need each other, so support your community, stay safe, stay local,” Mr Barton said.

Legal centre help ■ Assistance for the Eastern Community Legal Centre has been discussed in the Legislative Assembly at the instigation of Eastern Metropolitan MLC Sonja Terpstra. Her comments followed an announcement of $17.5 million additional funding for frontline legal assistance for community legal centres in Victoria. “The Eastern Community Legal Centre in my region works with communities and community members living in Boroondara, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges. “They do an amazing job for many of my local constituents by providing information, advice and assistance across a range of legal and related issues. “My question to the minister is in regard to this recent announcement, and I specifically would like to know if the minister could advise what funding support will be provided to the Eastern Community Legal Centre arising from this recent announcement to continue to assist them in doing the excellent work that they do across my region,” Ms Terpstra said.

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Tolls will definitely be part of the North-East Link. Eastern Metro MLC Sonja Terpstra confirmed in Parliament this month: "One of the objectives of this bill is to establish the North East Link State Tolling Corporation and to provide that framework for the tolling, operation and maintenance of the north-east link." Labor Party operatives made it known that racism accusations against Liberal MLC Dr Matthew Bach was part of a ‘tawdry scheme’ to seek to win electoral advantage in state seats, Box Hill and Mount Waverley in particular, he told State Parliament. ● Matthew Bach Good to see submissions being made by a number of community representatives to last week’s special meeting of Whitehorse Council. These included MrA. Palmos, Emmasus St Leo’s Old Collegians Football Club Committee, Mr B. Pearson, Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society, and Mr B. Hackett.

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Box Hill residents need to be wary following reports of an ongoing ar rest warrant scam, warn Police. Investigators have received reports of residents being contacted by someone claiming to be from the Box Hill Police Station and asking for their tax file number. The victim is then told an arrest warrant is in existence and asks for the nearest police station to the victim. The local police station phone number is then cloned before a second offender calls the victim claiming to be from that station. Victims are then told to purchase gift cards and supply the card numbers and expiry dates to the scammer by communication apps.

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A motorcycle travelling at 125kmh at Mulgrave evaded Police on Wednesday last week (June 10). Officers from the Nunawading Highway Patrol are appealing for public assistance Police were patrolling Wellington Rd when they detected a light-coloured sports motorcycle travelling west n an 80 zone about 9am. It is believed the motorcyclist stopped briefly at the intersection of Springvale Rd in the far-right lane before taking off through a red light and speeding south down the road. Anyone with information, footage, or who witnessed the speeding motorcyclist is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 18000 333 000 or file a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre at Templestowe has partially reopened for swimming only. Manningham Council says bookings are essential to keep within the limits prescribed in the Stay Safe Directions. Boroondra Sports Awards recognise some great locals. Nominations include Club Person of the Year finalists: Ben Smith - Kew Cricket Club; Jimmy McCaffrey - Trinity Willison Cricket Club; and John-Paul Ernst Camberwell Petanque Club. Inclusive Club of the Year finalists are Camberwell Central Bowls Club, Camberwell Hockey Club, Old Scotch Football Club. Innovative Club of the Year nominees are Balwyn Park Tennis Club, Camberwell Hockey Club, and Hartwell Tennis Club. The awards night at Hawthorn Arts Centre has been cancelled.

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$18m for Croydon school ■ The State Government’s $18.12 million investment to rebuild Croydon Community School has been raised this month in Parliament by Sonja Terpstra, Eastern Metropolitan MLC. “Croydon Community School is a small secondary school with the capacity to enrol about 100 students,” Ms Terpstra said. “It is currently situated at a small site at Mount Dandenong Rd in Croydon. It also has another re-engagement site at Neal St, Bayswater, for young people between the ages of 12 and 17 who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. “Quite simply, Croydon Community School saves lives. Many of these young people who choose to enrol at the school have not experienced learning success or a sense of connectedness to mainstream schools for a range of reasons. “By fostering positive relationships between adults and young people, these children can come to flourish and rise to their own best potential. “This is something that only our fantastic public education system here in Victoria can deliver, because our public education system caters for all and welcomes all. “The teachers and staff at Croydon Community School are a highly experienced and passionate group of education professionals, and I am impressed and always will be by their dedication to educating children to strive to attain a solid education and to be the best they can be. Ms Terpstra praised Legislative Council President Shaun Leane. “I just want to acknowledge our dedication, President, to this cause as well. I know you have

Art fellowships

■ Manningham Council has launched a new creative industries program of small fellowships, workshops and mentoring opportunities, to help local artists develop new projects and to support them at this time. Under the program, up to eight small fellowships of up to $2000 will be offered to contemporary artists to research and develop new bodies of work and art projects such as site-specific installations, non-gallery based exhibitions and performances.

Whitehorse Gazette Budget speakers

■ There were 13 submissions by Zoom and paperwork to a special meeting of Whitehorse Council held on Tuesday last week (June 9). Amongst those heard by video were Box Hill United Soccer Club, Victoria Grange Retirement Village residents, Heatherdale Cricket Club, Whitehorse Ratepayers and Residents’ Association, Metro-East Bicycle User Group, Mr P. Carter, Mr B. Barclay and Whitehorse Active Transport Action Group.

● Sonja Terpstra, MLC (Labor) been a passionate supporter of Croydon Community School as well. “Croydon Community School will move to the old Croydon High School site, and it is with great anticipation that the school community and the Croydon community are awaiting the construction of this fantastic new school to commence.”

New Wantirna aged centre ■ The new Wantirna residential aged care facility is a step closer to being built with the State Government commencing the tender phase to appoint a builder. The 120-bed, multi-level state-of-the-art aged care facility will provide the best care for older Victorians and is designed to be dementia-friendly for residents with complex care needs. Bayswater MLA Jackson Taylor says he is pleased to see this facility has moved one step closer to becoming a reality for our community. “When complete it will allow our senior Victorians to live in the comfortable and supportive environment they deserve,” Mr Taylor said. Residents will enjoy a more home-like environment with private rooms and ensuites, along with natural light and sweeping views over the Dandenong Ranges. The facility will also include a community room, café, sacred space and other common areas designed to encourage social interactions between residents, staff, families and the community. Located next to the existing Wantirna Health service, the facility will form part of the Wantirna Health Precinct, an integrated healthcare hub making it easier for aged care residents to access medical attention. The Victorian Government expects to announce a builder in August , with the start of construction to soon follow. The facility is scheduled for completion by mid-2022. The Wantirna facility is part

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Progress News Climate speakers

■ Dr Fiona Bruce and Alice Caldwell, representatives of the Kooyong Climate Change Alliance, were speakers at the meeting of Boroondara City Council.

Gardens named

■ The Maranoa gardens will officially be called the Maranoa Botanic Gardens to acknowledge the special history of the reserve and its importance as a significant landmark.

Knox News Quarry expansion

■ Hanson Quarries has signaled its intention to expand the extraction limits of its quarry on Wellington Rd opposite the intersection with Napolean Rd. This would extend the operating life of the quarry by five to 10 years. Hanson Quarries has discussed the use of surplus land on its Wellington Rd frontage with Knox Council to construct a recreation complex including two sports ovals with change facilities and clubrooms. ● Image of Wantirna’s residential aged care centre of Government’s commitment to delivering best practice public sector residential aged care services and high-quality care for older Victorians. “This state-of-the-art facility will ensure older Victorians receive the care they deserve, in a comfortable environment that feels like home, ” said Luke Donnellan, Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers . “The common spaces will provide opportunities for social interaction and activities which are integral to improved mental and physical health and quality of life.” “Being within the Wantirna Health Precinct means residents will also be able to quickly and easily access health services if needed,” Mr Donnellan said. ■ For more information about the Wantirna residential aged care facility visit www.vhhsba.vic.gov.au/ health-infrastructure/ ● Jackson Taylor, wantirna-residential-agedMLA for Bayswater care

Maroondah Mail Jubilee Park plan

■ Maroondah residents can have their say on the draft Enhancement Plan for Jubilee Park by Sunday, July 5. The Plan proposes a staged approach to works at Jubilee Park

Kindness please

■ Council recently launched Be Kind Maroondah – a campaign that focuses on being kind to yourself, others and business during challenging and uncertain times.

Waverley Gazette Next meeting

■ The next monthly meeting of Monash Council will be held at the Monash Civic Centre, 293 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley, from 7pm on Tuesday, June 30. The meeting's agenda and associated reports will be made available from 5.30pm on Thursday next week (June 25). Monash residents and ratepayers can submit questions in advance for Council to answer at the meeting. Deadline for questions is 2pm on the day of the meeting.

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■ With the NEastern Football League abandoning its 2020 season, there may be a focus swing to outer eastern clubs Yarra Glen, Powelltown, Yarra Junction and Warburton There is optimism that AFL Outer East Division 2 may announce an abbreviated 2020 season with seven home-and-away games, and three weeks of finals. An announcement could come as early as the next week, with Victoria’s State of Emergency set to be reviewed on Monday (June 22). AFL Outer East clubs are due to meet on Tuesday (June 23). Club officials from around the region are keen to salvage what they can of the season, and have developed a plan where each of the nine Division 2 would play one game with each other during an seven-round faxture. The Division 2 teams comprise Alexandra, Broadford, Kinglake, Powelltown, Warburton-Millgrove, Yarra Glen, Yarra

Junction and Yea. Thornton-Eildon will not field men’s senior football sides in 2020. AFL Outer East has set July 25 as its preferred return date for all competitions. This might have a scenario of games on Saturdays: July 25, August 7, 14, 21 and 28, September 5 and 12. Finals might be played on the weekends of September 19-20, 26-27, and October 3-4. Other arrangements would apply for the Premier League and Division 1 football competitions in the AFL Outer East. It is thought that the 2020 netball competitions might mirror the football fixtures. An abbreviated season could be a welcome boost for the ‘northern’ Division 2 competition. Eastern and Northern football and netball leagues have already abandoned their 2020 competitions. It is expected that some EFNL and NFNL players might seek to join teams in the AFL Outer East.

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Marathon Man ■ Neville Emerson is 92, and shows no signs of slowing down. He is one of those rare characters who was raised in Collingwood, and barracks for Richmond. These days he is still in charge of a property consulting group that has a focus on the Diamond Valley and beyond. However, over the years he and his family have run a rmoval van business from Abbotsford, the Oakhill Bakery at East Preston, and a real estate business with offices at East Ivanhoe, Bulleen and Lower Plenty. Neville’s early professional life was with Caltex, selecting sites across Victoria for a network of service stations. This progressed to his career in real estate, in the early years without a car or a telephone. His work - first around Greensborugh and Eltham - often expanded into areas including what is now the Whittlesea and Murrindindi areas. In the 1970s and 1980s he headed the large Emerson real estate agency based in Lower Plenty. Interests crossed the Yarra, and there was also a strong focus in the growing Manningham areas that included Bulleen, Doncaster and Templestowe. Neville’s communty work included being a co-founder of Eltham College, one of the original members of the Rotary Club of Eltham, and supporting the Salvation Army.

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Neville Emerson has always been an innovative marketer. His classic advertisements with linedrawings of homes set his client’s properties apart from others. Neville is familyfocused. His wife Jean is a wonderful supporter; they spent their courting years at Saturday night dances at the Collingwood Town Hall. Together, they have daughters Sheryl, Kate and Jan - who between them have more than 200 years of real estate experience. It is not easy keeping pace with Neville. At age 60, he ran three 43-km marathons. In 2020, he heads Emerson National Property Consultants. He brings a rare energy to every project. One of his interests is strata property management. Another is property leases. Neville Emerson really is the marathon man.

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■ Our Racing Editor, Ted Ryan, is on the sick list. Ted was doing some home maintenance at North Ringwood, and had a ninefoot fall in the swimming pool area. He has been a patient at Maroondah Hospital, and is now on the recovery list. Ted, formerly of GTV-9, has been a part of the Local Media team for many years. We wish him a speedy recovery. His racing page will return soon.

Editor’s Diary From Our Files - 90 Years Ago June 20, 1930

Fruit Growers

■ At the invitation of the East Burwood Fruitgrowers Association, there was a large gathering at the annual social evening in the Mechanics' Institute, East Burwood, on Thursday last, and a highly delightful and profitable time was spent. Mr. F. W. Fankhauser, chairman, extended to all a very hearty welcome.

At Mont Albert ■ During the. last weeks numerous improvements have been carried out at the Mont Albert Methodist Church property. The building itself has been painted and concrete paths laid down; a new tennis court has been formed; and the courts are being put into good playing order.

Box Hill death ■ The death occurred on Friday of Mr. Samuel Newbury at his residence in Thames street; Box Hill. Mr. Newbury had resided in Box Hill for nearly 15 years, prior to which he had lived in Geelong and South Melbourne. Although he had been ailing for some weeks, the end was unexpected. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon at the Box Hill cemetery when the Rev. R. Farrer conducted services at the house and at the open graveside.

‘Queer form’ ■ For three quarters Box Hill City gave the crudest exhibition of football at Abbotsford that it is possible to imagine. Nothing seemed to go right. and as is usual when a team is out of balance, even the bounce of the ball went against them. In the aerial work they were outclassed,and inaccurate passing and working into position, well, they never did.

Vermont Scouts ■ There was a big attendance at the scout dance on Saturday night to farewell Mr. and Mrs. Overton, who have been workers for the group. Durmg the evening Cr. Rose presented them with a petrol table lamp, and the scouts sang Down on Misery Farm.

Surrey Hills

■ The euchre party aud dances held by the Mothers' Club have become popular, and another enjoyable evening was held on Wednesday, when Mrs. Breeden arid Mr. Welch were the winners. Miss Dorothy Scott and Mr. Beveridge won the Monte Carlo, and Mrs. Deans the lucky cap prize

Blackburn and Mitcham Council

■ The ordinary Meeting of, the Blackhum and Mitcham Shire Council on Monday was attended by the president (CrArmstrong and Crs. Bayley, Elmore, Stevens, Gray, Mock, Plant, Rose and Halliday. Correspondence. Metropolitan Board of Works, in connection with, repairs to water main in South parade, and Main street, Blackburn, asking, council to restore the road surfacing at the board's expense.—Referred to engineer.

Personal Pars

■ Mrs. Loughrey has been re-elected to the position of president of the Mont Albert Mothers' Club. Mrs. G. James is now Pres ident of the Burwood Mothers' Club. Mr. Fred Thiele has been elected president of the recently formed Society in Doncaster. Miss Johnson is at present acting as a temporary teacher in the art department at the Box Hill Girls Technical School.

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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21-April 20) Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 1.3.2.5. Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.26.34.40. Good period for possible windfalls and a wish could come true. Something interesting from your past could suddenly pop up in your life again and change a few things or the way you think. TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.9. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.39.40. It's a matter of knowing what you really want then pushing hard for it. People might not agree with your choices but if it is what you are aiming for let them wonder. Romance should be good too. GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 5.6.3.2. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.29.34.40.45. Not a good time to tell or listen to secrets they could rebound back to you in the wrong way. Someone you helped in the past will now be in the position to help you. CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 3.6.9.5. Lotto Numbers: 3.6.12.29.34.40. During this period, you could be finding out who your friends really are and no use wasting time with people who are only fair-weather friends. Make sure you check all appointments and plans to avoid disappointments. LEO: (July 23-August 22) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 2.4.5.8. Lotto Numbers: 1.15.26.40.23.30. Business and pleasure may not mix very well during this period your loved ones could feel that they have been neglected. Some plans for travel coming up soon and could be long distance. VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Apricot Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 8.9.5.4. Lotto Numbers: 8.15.26.24.45.5. Very tense period in which you could find yourself at the receiving end of some unpleasantness. Try to keep your cool if you can and it will blow over in no time. Some luck with a Pisces person. LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Lilac Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 4.6.8.7. Lotto Numbers: 8.7.45.40.42.21 Your emotional and love life should be much happier than before and someone from your past could come and figure very prominently in your future. Keep an eye on expenditure. SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.3.5.2. Lotto Numbers: 4.2.15.26.36.9. Spending a lot of money is not always the best proof of quality. People are not always impressed with big spenders, try to keep some kind of sense in your money matters during this period. SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December20) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.34.40.33. Lots of talk about travel and many wishes could come true. You might be in the minds of some people and you could hear from them after a long period. Work situations could also improve. CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 9.6.3.2. Lotto Numbers: 9.15.26.34.2.11. New ideas coming up and some of them will be real opportunities for your financial matters should also help things along. If dealing with real estate matters keep your mind sharp and your eyes open. AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 4.6.8.2. Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.40.2.33. Should be a lucky period in which many of your hopes and wishes could come true. Busy time socially and many new people to meet but keep your head above water in your financial matters and do not get carried away with shopping PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.34.40.22. Taking a ticket with an Aquarius fried could turn out to be very lucky for you. Hectic time for most and too much to do and not enough time to do it in. some good news coming up very soon. KERRY KULKENS PS YCHIC LINE 1300 246 244 VISIT KERRY KULKENS MAGIC SHOP AT 1693 BUR WOOD HWY BEL GRAVE PH/FAX 9754 458 7 W WW.KERRYK ULKENS.COM.AU Like us on Facebook

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Rooks Rd danger ■ The dangerous intersection where Dunlavin and Rooks Rds with major arterial Whitehorse Rd has been raised in Parliament this month by Eastern Metropolitan MLC Rod Barton (Transport Matters Party) “This is a dogleg intersection, where traffic and cyclists are required to turn right then left to cross the main road, but it is a key link between communities north and south of the main road and the rail line,” Mr Barton told the Legislative Council. “It is the only option for local vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians, with the closest alternative crossing points 1.6 kilometres apart at Springvale and Mitcham Rds. “The Dunlavin intersection has no traffic lights, which makes it dangerous for motorists turning into or out of Dunlavin, and even more hazardous for pedestrians and cyclists attempting to cross there. “The Rooks intersection is hazardous for pedestrians and right-turning vehicles from Rooks Rd, which often cut lanes to then turn left into Dunlavin Rd. “The intersection is a major flaw in the City of Whitehorse’s low-stress cycling network, which aims to encourage a potential cycling population of 110,000 residents to avoid the major arterials and to use safer routes. “However, the nature of the current traffic flow at this intersection splits the pedestrian and cycling routes in two and discourages many people in the communities from walking or cycling in this area. “The community has proposed a protected intersection plan similar to one currently being

● Rod Barton MLC installed at the Albert and Lansdowne Sts intersection in East Melbourne, so I ask the minister: will she review this plan and work with the council, the community and VicRoads to provide a safe crossing for active transport users at the Dunlavin and Rooks Rds intersection?” Mr Barton said he had met with Whitehorse City Council and community representatives to discuss the intersection.

● Paul Hamer MLA cultural Community Connections Program, the Package includes: ■ nearly $5 million to support vulnerable and at-risk youths and families in financial hardship who need essential items such as food and clothing; ■ $2.2 million to assist thousands of asylum seekers with basic needs; ■ $1.1 million toward culturally appropriate prevention and early intervention services for family violence; and

■ $1 million to increase translated messages across government departments, so Victorians can better navigate through the pandemic using Englishas their second language. In the light of recent attacks against Asian Victorians, the Victorian Multicultural Commission is also working with the Victorian Human Rights Commission to raise awareness of how to respond and where to bring a complaint. "We want to ensure that families in multicultural communities have the resources and essentials they need to get to get through this pandemic,” Mr Hamer said. "We recognise that our multicultural communities have face particular challenges during this pandemic and that's why this support package is so important. "We are proudly multicultural here in Victoria and proud of our multicultural and multi-faith communities. “They deserve our support as we work together through the coronavirus pandemic.,” Mr Hamer said.

Push for Whitehorse SES HQ ■ A new State Emergency Services regional headquarters in the City of Whitehorse is being pushed by Bruce Atkinson, MLC for the Eastern Metropolitan Region (Liberal). MrAtkinson this month directeda question in State Parliament to State Minister Lisa Neville. “I would indicate that the City of Whitehorse has contacted me, and no doubt

■ Many of the special powers delegated to Boroondara City Council CEOPhillip Storer have been revoked. During the height of the COVID-19 emergency, Councillors had voted to delegate wide-ranging authorities to Mr Storer. Now that the Councillors can meet remotely, under revised State legislation, many of the special delegation powers were revoked at a special June 1 meeting of Council.

No emergency

$4000 grants for Box Hill based groups ■ Local multicultural and multifaith families in the Box Hill area will benefit from support and funding as part of the Multicultural Community Connections Program, one of the initiatives under the State Government's COVID-19 Response Package for Multicultural Communities. Paul Hamer, State Member for Box Hill, congratulated four locally based organisations - Sikh Welfare Council of Victoria Inc, Chinese Community Social Services Centre Inc, Chinese Women's Association of Victoria and the Sikh Interfaith Council Victoria - as successful recipients of funding under this program. Each of these local community organisations will receive $4000 to help develop new and innovative ways to reconnect and support their respective communities, in line with coronavirus restrictions. The $11.3 million COVID19 Response Package for Multicultural Communities was announced by the Victorian Government in May. In addition to the Multi-

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other members for Eastern Metropolitan Region, seeking funding for a new SES regional headquarters on land that would be provided by the City of Whitehorse. “The council is seeking $2.5 million from the government to support that project. Mr Atkinson said that he supported the project, and called on the minister to consider favourably the project favourably.

■ Boroondara Councillors Jane Addis and Coral Ross lost their bid to have a ‘climate emergency’ declared. They moved for the declaration after a petition of 3900 people. The Councillors wanted a declaration that “we have reached a tipping point where a sense of urgency is required to mitigate the impacts of climate change given it may take years for counter measures to take effect.” Those voting for were Crs Addis, Hollingworth and Ross. Against were Crs Healey, Hurd, Parke, Sinfield, Thompson, Watson and Wegman., Another motion that Council resolve to reaffirm its commitment to the preparation of a Climate Action Plan, in consultation with the Boroondara community was also lost.

Next Knox meeting ■ The next Knox Council meeting is due to be held on Monday (June 22). Recently, the Council has been urging members of the public not to attend. “We are urging people not to physically attend Council meetings, but to view the meeting from your home given concerns with COVID-19,” said a previous advisory. “Our Councillors and staff cannot avoid attending but you can. Please help protect their health and safety as well as your own, and view live stream via our website. “Should you wish to submit a question to Council, they will only be accepted using the online form (see link below). Questions can be submitted prior to 6.45pm. “Questioners do not need to be in attendance to have their questions read at the meeting. Due to social distancing protocols, any questioners in attendance will not be given an opportunity to speak to their question,” said the Council statement.

Council quits VLGA ■ Boroondara Council has resolved not to renew its membership of the Victorian Local Governance Association. The vote was taken at the May 25 meeting on the motion of Crs Hurd and Parke.

Laneway naming ■ Whitehorse Council has commence the statutory process under the Geographic Place Names Act to assign a name to the currently unnamed laneway at the rear of Lake Rd, Blackburn, running from WellingtonAvenue to Alandale Rd.

$580,000 deal

■ A key parcel of land in the heart of Bayswater will be retained for community use following negotiations between the Victorian Government and Knox Council. Mayor Cr Nicole Seymour said the rare opportunity to purchase land in such a central location was too good to pass up. The land at 750 Mountain Hwy, Bayswater is adjacent to the new Bayswater railway station and the iconic aeroplane boy. It was purchased for $580,000.

Smart school ■ Mount Waverley Primary School has been named the 2020 ResourceSmart School of the Year. The Park Lane school took out the top award for its work inspiring the local community to act on climate change and biodiversity conservation, as well as its onsite waste drop offs for items like old mobile phones.

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Local Health Monash Uni experts speak out

■ Monash University academics will be heard on national media this week to highlight Men’s Health Week issues. The week is a platform for challenging and debating key issues in men’s health with the aim of raising health outcomes and health needs. Associate Professor Steven Roberts, Sociology (Faculty of Arts) will talk about men, masculinity and food - the gendered dimensions of eating red or processed meats with overconsumption of both linked to environmental issues, obesity and cancer risks. He will pose questions: ■ How men across many cultures have consistently lower fruit and vegetable intakes. ■ How eating meat is a means to convey manliness and vegetarianism is seen as unmanly. ■ How tackling masucline norms and structural barriers including cost and accessibility of healthy foods can improve men’s health. Dr Karla Elliott, Lecturer, Sociology (Faculty of Arts) is asking ■ How drinking alcohol is seen as part of ‘being a man’. ■ Australian men’s drinking habits. ■ How alcohol consumption poses a risk to the health of men and of those around them. ■ How drinking is central to many men’s social interactions and connections with others. Dr Sab Ventura, Senior Lecturer, Drug Discovery Biology (Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences) is examining: ■ Working to develop a hormone-free male contraceptive pill that blocks the transport of sperm during ejaculation. ■ How the pill will bypass side-effects and could potentially even increase libido. ■ How men are willing to take control over contraception – they just need the opportunity to do so. Associate Professor Mark Davis, Sociology (Faculty of Arts) looks at: ■ Australia’s national electronic health record system My Health Record and its reputation in the LGBTI community with fears of data security and privacy breaches. ■ How MHR could actually be useful for gay men with complex health needs with better coordination of health care, saving time and streamlining care. ■ Does a universal ‘one size fits all’ database serve the needs of gay men? ■ How some gay men are battling legal and privacy concerns alongside a myriad of health disclosure issues for access to HIV treatment and prevention, treatment for sexually transmitted diseases and mental health services. Associate Professor Dennis Petrie, Centre for Health Economics, Monash Business School is discussing ■ Men’s health following a spousal bereavement. ■ Risky alcohol consumption in disadvantaged men. ■ Smoking and smoking cessation in disadvantaged men. Professor Moira O'Bryan, Head of the Male Infertility and Germ Cell Biology Laboratory and the School of Biological Sciences addresses the subjects of: ■ Sperm development and function and the causes of human male infertility. Professor Gail Risbridger, Prostate Cancer Research Program, Anatomy and Developmental Biology - Monash BDI (Faculty of MNHS) has a focus on: ■ Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in men but, for some men, it is incurable and more research is needed to find a treatment. ■ Latest research developments. ■ Working with human tumors to uncover new drugs and therapies. ■ As we raise awareness of Prostate Cancer in the community, there is a real need for more lab/research to find a cure. Dr David Pook, Medical Oncologist (specialist in Prostate Cancer) - Monash Health/ Monash BDI (Faculty of MNHS) has research work is directed towards developing a better understanding of therapy or treatment resistant prostate cancer .

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Croydon Central re-opens

Council News Cloth nappies

■ Boroondara residents are being encouraged to register for an upcoming Modern Cloth Nappies 101 workshop in support of World Environment Day and play an important role in helping to reduce waste sent to landfill. Modern cloth nappies have completely changed since the old-style cotton terry squares many remember. No more pins, boiling, bleaching or soaking involved. They are very quick to use, simple to launder, and cost less than a fifth of the price of disposable nappies. Local people can register for the free workshop, hosted by Cloth Nappy Workshops Melbourne on Sunday (June 21).

Study Support

● Croydon Central Shopping Centre has re-opened. ■ The refurbished Croydon Central Shopping “Ensuring the health and wellbeing of our Centre has opened to shoppers, creating jobs community and retailers is paramount,” she for the local community. said. Centre Manager Rosemary Cain said the re“The Centre was in need of an upgrade – we development had created retail jobs in addition wanted to modernise and upgrade our facilities to construction industry jobs during the refur- to provide a better experience for our shoppers.” bishment. The refurbishment opened after just over 12 “We’re thrilled that we are able to offer em- months of construction. Next phase of the redeployment opportunities at a time when so many velopment involves refurbishment of the southpeople have lost jobs or had their hours reduced ern end of the centre, and new services and due to COVID-19,” Ms Cain said. stores. “We invite the local community to show their “There is no doubt that the continuous redesupport to our local retailers now that stage one velopment of Croydon Central will provide nuof our redevelopment has opened.” merous jobs within construction sectors, as well Ms Cain said strict COVID-19 safety mea- as in new stores,” Ms Cain said. sures would be in place. - Cheryl Threadgold

Local Sport

$1000 grant for Raptors ■ Jackson Taylor, MLA for Bayswater (Labor), says he is thrilled that the Eastern Raptors Rugby League Club is the recipient of a $1000 grant from the State Government. ““There’s no denying it – it’s been a tough slog for some of our local sports clubs lately,” MrTaylor said. “Teams that were gearing up to begin their 2020 season had their season either severely restricted or cancelled entirely. “I’ve been in touch with a lot of our local clubs over the journey, and alongside the loss of camaraderie that comes with being a part of a club, they’re also hurting financially. “This is why I was stoked lots of our local clubs benefitted from a $1000 grant courtesy of the Andrews Government. “This will help them get through this time – while it’s not a lot of money, every sports club knows that every dollar counts. Across Maroondah and Knox, a total of $57,000 has been allocated to really well deserving organisations as a part of the Coronavirus Sports Survival Package. In Mr Taylor’s electorate , these include the Boronia Hawks footy and netball club, Bayswater Cricket Club, Heathmont Baseball Club, Boronia Netball Club and Templeton Cricket Club. - Contributed

■ In an effort to maintain public health around the COVID-19 virus Whitehorse City Council is not offering the Whitehorse Study Support Program until further notice. The Whitehorse Study Support Program is a free tutoring service run by Council’s Youth Services and the Box Hill Library.

Free presentation

■ Men across Maroondah are being encouraged to take stock of their health during Men’s Health Week. Maroondah is partnering with neighbouring councils to bring residents a free online presentation that brings men’s health into focus. Residents can tune in to hear AFL premiership player Tom Boyd speak candidly about his personal struggles with mental health and reasons for quitting the game. The free online presentation will take place tonight (Wed., June 17) at 7.30pm.

Open for business

■ Whitehorse Council has developed an Open for Business map. The map shows which businesses in Whitehorse are still open and provides details of their current offerings. Categories already included on the map are café/restaurant/catering, professional services, hair/ beauty, retail and IT services. This map uses listings already on Google Maps, and displays extra information provided by the businesses about current offers, changed arrangements or current opening hours.

Staying at home

■ The Victorian Government has advised, the State of Emergency in Victoria has been extended until 11.59pm on Sunday (June 21). The Stay at Home Directions have now been replaced by the Stay Safe Directions for this period. That means continuing to maintain physical distance of 1.5 metres from others, take appropriate hygiene precautions, avoid crowds, stay home and get tested if you feel unwell. It also means that if you can work from home, you must work from home.

Another $2 mil.

● Trent Ousley, President of the Eastern Raptors Rugby League Club, with Jackson Taylor, MLA.

■ Knox Council will invest a further $2 million n services and programs to spearhead local community and economic recovery and boost support for those most impacted by COVID-19. Highlights include: ■ $380,000 funding to support services for vulnerable community members and those experiencing homelessness, including increasing access to hot meals and shower and laundry facilities ■ a $200,000 fund to enable local service organisations to increase services for the most vulnerable ■ $1000 one off ‘kick start’ contribution to not-for-profit groups and clubs with a lease or licence in Council facilities to help with operating costs such as utilities as they recommence operations ■ $200,000 to deliver Mental Health First Aid training via local sporting clubs ■ $465,000 in business support programs.

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What’s On National Theatre

■ To help curb the spread of COVID-19, the National Theatre in St Kilda has been closed since March and is now waiting to hear when audiences can return to take their seats and watch their favourite performers. A letter from CEO Peter McCoy and Chair Susan Thacore reminds audiences of past live shows enjoyed on the National Theatre stage, and points out that it's likely an artist from every country in the world has performed there. Whilst eager to reopen the National Theatre doors and welcome back patrons, the letter points out the Theatre is now under financial pressure. "As a not-for-profit organisation, during 'normal times' we keep our company running by presenting shows and selling tickets. “The National Theatre receives no government funding and yet nine decades after first opening its doors, endures as a magnificent performance venue; loved by many, affordable, accessible and proudly committed to values of diversity, inclusiveness and community participation." The National Theatre is requesting financial support. "Every dollar makes a difference and all donations over $2 are tax-deductible.” For further details visit https:// nationaltheatre.org.au/donations/ - Cheryl Threadgold

New collective

■ Independent St Kilda-based theatre company Theatre Works has initiated a new creative writing collective titled 'She Writes'. The program will nurture a wealth of talented female playwrights, provide creative support, industry support and financial support for writers, ensuring some dynamic, relevant performance scripts to reflect the current extraordinary times. It is planned these works will be ready to mount when the theatre becomes active again. In partnership with the Victorian College for the Arts, this program offers vital connections to sustain artists throughout the pandemic and grows important relationships for future collaborations and career development. Some $20,000 is needed to be raised to help bring this program to life. She Writes will nurture talented female writers from diverse backgrounds, allow female writers to redefine themselves in the public space, constructing and controlling their own representation and provide connection to a community or peers and professionals, breaking down the isolation created by the pandemic and providing scaffolded networking opportunities. The program will also alleviate the financial hardship currently being experienced by artists. For further details visit https:// www.theatreworks.org.au/she-writes/ - Cheryl Threadgold

Review: Walk

■ There is a sense of Irish lyricism in the words of Enda Walsh’s Walk, a short monologue of a child recounting a stroll down a local road. Captured are the trivial things; her father’s jacket, the picking of raspberries, a freezing rivulet. These are the familiar delights of home that give recognizable substance to one’s world. Zara Devlin’s delivery, without overstatement, captures the joy such things hold – taking a walk in her mother’s slippers. The performance is rich with the pleasure that a sense of place can provide an individual. Part poetry, part performance, this monologue in the Dear Ireland series from the Abbey Theatre is short and linear. Even though there is a digital distance between performer and audience, the intimacy of an individual talking directly to camera transcends the apparent disconnection one might have when viewing on-line. Devlin’s warmth as the character and her ability to believably deliver Walsh’s lines makes for a very personal performance. The constraints of lockdown and isolation have not diminished the ability of authors and actors to practice their craft. Look up the Dear Ireland series on YouTube and take your pick of short performances to punctuate a spare 15 minutes of your day. - Review by David McLean

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Books Cake Maker’s Wish

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020

WUKKAS ON THE WEB ■ Songwriter and performer Cousin Tara presents her suburban glam cabaret Wukkas on the Web at 7pm on Wednesday, June 24 in her first full-length digital event. This one-hour of musical comedy cabaret aims to capture the heart of suburban Australian anxiety, with original songs and 'mad witch energy'. Cousin Tara (akaTara Leigh Dowler) is ready to emerge from her cabaret cocoon, asking her audience: "Can I ever be anxiety-free, while the world is eating itself and me?" Referring to Wukkas on the Web, Dowler says "I'm so grateful to the City of Melbourne for the opportunity to give this important show a life on screen. Wukkas is a heartening and hilarious communion for all those anxious bugs still itching to make a difference.” Wukkas on the Web can be seen on: Wednesday June 24 at 7pm. Duration: 60 minutes Cost: Pay What You Feel at Wukkas MICF Donation Page Location: Tara Leigh Dowler on Youtube

● Tara Leigh Dowler. Photo: Alexis Desaulniers-Lea

Rehearsals at Burwood ■ The Playhouse Players have rescheduled their production of No Time On by Graeme Forsyth for mid-October performances, with rehearsals commencing on July 18 at the Rentoul Theatre, 16 Livingstone Close, Burwood. No Time On is set in 2006. The Gilgerie Football Club hasn’t won a premiership for 28 years, the town has seen the Shire Offices move away and the main stay Gilgerie Fertiliser Factory has closed for economic reasons. A premiership will boost the town’s morale as prominent local businessman Wally Carter is looking to entice legendary coach Shark Bateman as playing Coach. The cast of two females and six males includes: ■ Shark Bateman, 30s, athletic ■ Barbie Bateman, late 20s early 30s ■ Wally Carlisle, 40s, over confident with ego, local pub owner ■ Crystal Carlisle,19-22, daughter who spends a lot of time at the Clubrooms and helps at the Pub ■ Billy Glass, 21, athletic footballer, very helpful ■ ‘Crayfish’ Fisher,late 30’s early 40’s, newspaper sports writer. ■ ‘Silic’ Hunt, 30s, has played for years and is now Reserves playing coach. ■ ‘Nine Times’ Noonan, mature, 60’s+, Holds up the bar, is a past club legend and is trainer Director Graeme McCoubrie says: "The current COVID-19 virus has made considerable

changes to our daily lives, and while we all work together in meeting the many personal and community restrictions that are necessary to contain and keep under control and so allowing us to return to normality in coming months.” Auditions will be held on Saturday, June 27 from 2pm and Saturday, July 4 from 2pm at the Rentoul Theatre, Burwood. To save auditionees extended waiting time, four attendees will be scheduled at a time for each 30 minute segment. Auditionees are requested to assist in scheduling by referring to the following listing and respond by emailing their preferred time. This will then be confirmed, or an alternative time suggested. should the number exceed four for any segment Day 1, Saturday, June 27 Segment A - 2pm – 2.30pm Segment B - 2.30pm – 3pm Segment C - 3pm - 3.30pm Segment D - 3.30pm – 4pm Segment E - 4pm – 4.30pm Day 2, Saturday, July 4 Segment F - 2pm – 2.30pm Segment G - 2.30pm – 3pm Segment H - 3pm - 3.30pm Segment I - 3.30pm – 4pm Segment J - 4pm – 4.30pm Auditionees are invited to respond as soon as practical to playhouseplayers@hotmail.com, stating preferred time. - Cheryl Threadgold

Russel replaces Burnso ■ Business identity Russel Howcroft will join the top-rating 3AW Breakfast program. Howcroft, best known for his role as a panellist on the long-running ABC series Gruen, will team with Ross Stevenson on Melbourne’s No. 1 radio show from Monday, August 3. His appointment will follow John Burns’s retirement after his 75th birthday next month, as announced last year. Howcroft developed a love for radio when he filled in on 3AW’s Weekend Break program

in 2011 and is excited about his latest career move. Tom Malone, Managing Director of Nine Radio, welcomed Howcroft to the 3AW team. “Russ embodies the spirit of what 3AW Breakfast is all about,” Malone said. “He loves Melbourne. He loves footy. He loves telling stories. And he has a long-held ambition for radio. I know that his zest for life and passion for thought-provoking conversation will resonate with our loyal listeners, while also introducing a new audience to 3AW.”

● Josephine Moon ■ Being able to combine two passions into making a living would be many people's idea of bliss. Author Josephine Moon managed to do just that and the result is her new novel The Cake Maker's Wish. As a self-confessed foodie, Josephine has written a book about life, love, family and the pleasures of gorgeous food. Her protagonist is passionate cake maker Olivia, a single mum with a son called Darcy. Olivia takes a leap of faith in uprooting their lives in Tasmania for the Cotswolds in England, to take part in a project designed to save traditional village life. So she establishes a cake shop called Rambling Rose, and the book follows her adventures and ups and downs as she gives her all to make this idea work. Josephine the foodie has won prizes in shows for her jam and her Persian love cake, which makes an appearance in the novel. Naturally, writing a book like this takes practical research, something that Josephine feels changed her own life. "It's made me a better cook.My kitchen is now stocked with better equipment and I have skills in cake decorating that I didn't have before, and I even entered my Persian love cake into my first country show competition, where it placed second," a proud Josephine said. Josephine isn't just a novelist with a sweet tooth - in 2018 she established a group called Authors for Farmer to try to help those on the land suffering from terrible drought. "I was really moved by the plight of drought-stricken farmers. To help them, I put the call out to Aussie authors who might like to donate a book or two and coordinated a nationwide book raffle," Josephine said. While you might have expected this initiative to raise a few hundred dollars, the resulting response was staggering. " Through the writing community's generosity, we raised over $27,000," a thrilled Josephine recalled, proving that this foodieturned-author knows how to put her money and those of her writer colleagues - where her mouth is. The Cake Maker's Wish is published by Penguin Random House. - Julie Houghton

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Victorian Arts Geelong Gallery

■ Geelong Gallery reopens Monday June 22. From Monday June 22 the Gallery is offering free timed entry tickets via Eventbrite. You won't be strictly limited to a one-hour visit; however this will provide the Gallery with a guide to your arrival. You are also able to simply arrive at the door; however the Gallery cannot guarantee immediate access. The Gallery will be different when you return. In line with the conditions outlined by the Victorian Government and health authorities the Gallery priority will be to keep the staff, volunteers, members and visitors safe. The Gallery has introduced a number of COVID-19 safety measures and the Gallery asks that you read these prior to your visit. No tours or events will run until further notice. What's On: Collection leads: Kate Beynoon - kindred spirits Explore An-Li, a Chinese ghost tale, in the artist's retelling of this supernatural story of two young spirits who traverse opposing worlds, one aquatic, the other earthly. This 'Collection leads' exhibition includes watercolours, paintings and soft sculptures that expand on the story of An-Li and provide greater insights to Beynon's practice in which she merges diverse pictorial traditions with personal histories to address issues of hybridity, cultural identity and feminism. Exhibition: closes Sunday November 15. ★ Jacky Redgate - Hold On Jacky Redgate has a 40-year practice and is critically acclaimed as one of Australia's leading contemporary artists. Redgate's career began in the context of the late 1970s feminism, minimalism and conceptual art. Redgate is well known for her sculptural and photographic works using systems and logic, and particularly for her sustained series of 'mirror; works over the past two decades that have engaged with optical phenomena 'perpetual dislocations' and slippages between representations and abstraction. Jacky Redgate - Hold On presents the most recent iteration of her mirror work in its entirety that reflects how, while continuing to make her experimental 'hybrid' mirror works over the past 10 years. Redgate has been recalling and introducing into her work o and oeuvre the autobiographical images and subjects of her juvenilia. Exhibition closes Sunday February 14. Geelong Gallery 55 Little Malop St, Geelong - Peter Kemp

Heide Museum of Modern Art

■ Reopening June 30. With major survey of acclaimed Australian modernist artist Joy Hester and a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Carolyn Eskdale. Following updated guidelines from the Victorian Government, Heide Museum of Modern Art announces a reopening date of Tuesday June 30, after its temporary closure due to the COVID-19 restrictions. The museum is implementing the physical distancing, capacity limits and increased hygiene measures outlined in the Government's roadmap to recovery. Heide will reopen all its galleries including two major exhibitions, Joy Hester: Remember Me and Carolyn Eskdale: Memory Horizon. On display until October 4, Joy Hester: Remember Me celebrates the centenary of the birth of Australian modernist artist Joy Hester (1920 - 1960) with a major survey of her distinctive oeuvre. The exhibition is the first solo exhibition of Hester's art in almost 20 years and brings together more than 140 significant works from public and private collections, including seldom-seem impromptu studies that shed light on Hester's unique style and creative process. Heide Museum of Modern Art 7 Templestowe Rd. Bulleen - Peter Kemp

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Circus Oz ensures survival

■ Circus Oz is currently working to ensure survival and thriving in a new world as they reimagine the future, Performing arts, producers and venues were some of the first businesses to be shut down when restrictions came into effect in mid-March. "Our industry ground to a halt in a matter of days and we had to come to terms with a Great Pause of everything we do - shows, classes and events at The Melba,” said an Oz spokesman. Half of Circus Oz's annual income was lost in a matter of weeks and "we came very close to having to shut our doors forever. Our solution, as with many other businesses, was to go into hibernation". Circus Oz is still here and using this period of hibernation to find new ways of working so they can continue to create opportunities for artists as well as creating art through and post pandemic. "To reimagine what our future could look like.” While theatres are allowed to open from June 22, the reality is that many, including the Melba Spiegeltent, will need to remain closed for much

longer. In order to keep people safe there are changes needed to be made and protocols needed to follow including sanitisation and physical distancing. "The logistics and costs of implementing these measures are prohibitive for many and it's going to take a significant amount of time to get it right so our audiences can feel confident in returning to an event.” A return to full operations will not be possible for many organisations until 2021 and even then, the landscape of events and public gatherings will be markedly changed. Circus lovers might be wondering how they can help in any way and Circus Oz says, "Support from our community means everything as we rise to the challenges we face. We need everyone to keep reflecting on the value of the arts to individuals, in communities and as part of Australian culture. "If you are in a financial position to do so, you can make a tax-deductible donation". Visit https://www.circusoz.com/support-circus-oz/ support-us.html

Borders re-open on July 15 ■ French Polynesia is reopening its borders to international tourists on July 15 as long as certain conditions are met. Cruise lines have also been given the green light to resume cruising and Aranui Cruises is set to recommence passenger services on July 18, with some enhanced health and hygiene measures. With some uncertainty around who will be able to travel to French Polynesia in the coming months, Aranui is kickstarting passenger operations with a locals' cruise. As a mixed passengerfreighter vessel, Aranui 5 is one of the few ships that continued sailing during the pandemic, carrying on with its essential service of cargo delivery to one of the most remote island groups in the world - the Marquesas Islands. Located nearly 5000 kilometres from the nearest continental land mass (Mexico's west coast) and 1400 kilometres north-east of Tahiti, French Polynesia's northernmost archipelago is no stranger to isolation and for more than 60 years an Aranui vessel has acted as a vital lifeline connecting the people of the Marquesas with the outside world. While Aranui's crew unloads cargo at the six inhabited islands of Hiva Oa, Nuka Hiva, Ua Pou, Ua Huka, Tahuata and Fatu Hiva, passengers usually disembark and explore the places that once lured artist Paul Gauguin, novelists Robert Louis Stevenson and Herman Melville, and musician Jacques Brel, to their volcanic shores. Since the pandemic grounded flights, closed borders and stopped cruise operations around the world, Aranui 5 has been unable to take passengers on its usual 13-day roundtrip voyage from Papeete to the Marquesas, but this hasn't stopped the ship making its

● Aranui 5: a mixed passenger-freighter vessel. Photo: Roberto Serrini epic 3000-kilometre delivery rely heavily on tourism, feel the run to ensure the island com- economic pinch of COVID-19. To ensure the health and munities weren't completely safety of the remote island cut off from the world. After returning in late Janu- communities, the 30-strong ary from a dry dock at Polynesian crew wear masks Sydney's Garden Island, and gloves when handling the Aranui 5 has made its usual cargo, practise social distanccalls to the Marquesas, with ing while on board the ship, and the only sign of a pandemic that locals are encouraged to pick the frequency of visits ex- up their cargo at staggered tended slightly to monthly and times throughout the day. the load has been lighter than www.aranuicruises.com.au - John Rozentals usual as communities, which

● Aranui 5: given the green light to resume cruising.

Things To See Selby donation

■ Selby and Friends sincerely thank the generous patrons who have made a donation in the past week and are extremely grateful for the support. Patrons can now enjoy Two Pieces by Tchaikovsky on YouTube. In September 2013, Selby and Friends received a visit from the Concertmaster of the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra, Ilya Konovalov. Ilya came for a tour which included an extraordinary performance of Beethoven's great Kreutzer sonata. Ilya will perform with Kathryn Selby, live in concert, two famous works for virtuoso violin by Tchaikovsky from the same program the Valse-Scherzo, Op.34 and Mélodie in Eflat Major Op. 42 No.3 from Souvenir d’un lieu cher, a work Tchaikovsky composed whilst spending time on the estate, Brailov, belonging to his patroness Nadejda von Meck. Selby and Friends' new concert, Beethoven's Ghost, recorded and filmed live at City Recital Hall in Sydney will be available very soon to subscribers, ticketed patrons and new visitors. See www.selbyandfriends.com.au for further details. - Cheryl Threadgold

It Must Be Heaven

■ Originally scheduled to open in April, the comic saga movie It Must Be Heaven was 'grounded' during the lockdown period, but the good news is that the 97-minute film, distributed by Potential Films, will now open in Australian cinemas on July 2. When Elia Suleiman (as himself) travels from Palestine to Paris and New York, the film-maker's eyes are constantly observing people, their actions and cultures in the different countries. At one stage he is asked if he is 'the perfect stranger'. Kathryn Keeble previewed this intriguing movie at a cinema just before lockdown, and her review is below. This whimsical tale stars writer-director Elia Suleiman starring in his own story. Suleiman plays a bemused, Monsieur Hulot-esque character travelling from his home in Nazareth to New York and Paris on a mission to drum up funding for the film we are watching. Through ironic observations, in particular, given that Suleiman begins his journey from his hometown of Nazareth in Palestine, the further Suleiman travels, the more absurd the world becomes. And that is the point of the film. Suleiman visits a producer (Vincent Maraval) only to be told that: “Your film is not Palestinian enough.” In New York, a taxi driver (Kwasi Songui) asks him where he is from. “Nazareth, I’m Palestinian.” “A real Palestinian”, the taxi driver is elated refusing to charge him and effusing about the cause. Actor Gael Garcia Bernal joins Suleiman to pitch to another producer. “He’s not a Palestinian from Israel — he is a Palestinian from Palestine,” Garcia says. “He’s making a comedy.” The producer (Nancy Grant) delivers a deadpan assessment, “Oh that’s funny already”, and moves swiftly on. Chance encounters demonstrate how incongruous the world can be. American supermarkets sell guns to already gun-toting Americans: assault rifles, submachine guns and bazookas share space with groceries in trolleys. Parisian cops power around the city on Segway pods only to measure a sidewalk café for a breach of the by-law. Bastille Day renders the city desolate with the occasional flyover or incursion of tanks. Back in Palestine, Suleiman slips back into village life. Drinks with neighbours, rustling olive and orange groves. A thumping disco where young people enjoy the music and each other’s company, just like they do all over the world. It Must be Heaven opens in cinemas on July 2. - Review by Kathryn Keeble

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Country Cousins: Take a Trip to Murrindindi and ‘Shop Rural’

● Steve Ripper of Things of Sand and Stone, Narbethong.

● Lisa Zanoni of Buxton Bait and Tackle.

● Ray Goss of Taggerty General Store.

● Matilda Walker at Alexandra Newsagency and Lotto.

● Adam Johnson at Cafe Alex, Alexandra.

● Ian Board at Alexandra Garden Centre.

● Chrissy Anderson at Gift Shop, Grant St, Alexandra.

● Angelique Johnson at Full Bloom, Alexandra.

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Stateside with Gavin Wood

West Hollywood fights back

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

Out and About

Joy and celebrations

Skinny gene discovery

■ It was with tremendous joy and celebration that the Ramada Plaza Hotel's main restaurant, Kitchen 24, out front of the complex on Santa Monica Boulevard, opened its doors to guests and patrons. After many months of lock down it was wonderful to see the same friendly staff who are willing to get back to give their guests the best experience of course with the required social distancing in place. I noticed a new and bright spring in their steps. Three of the regulars who missed the great food and coffee and drinks, 24 hours a day, were there when the doors opened. You can see just by the expression on their faces that they were happy their watering hole was back in action.

America bouncing back? ■ It is weird. A nation in despair, an ever growing pandemic and protests over racism and police brutality, yet there is a scent of economic optimism. Employers added millions of jobs in May and the jobless rate fell. Businesses are reopening, and the rate of coronavirus deaths has leveled. That is all good news, but the stock market movement represents a handful of tech stocks, the reality is vastly different. People are viewing the slight rebound as a sign that a crisis has been averted. But there are clear signs that the collapse of economic activity has set in motion problems that will play out over many months, likely many years. This crisis is so large and so sudden that the usual adjustment mechanisms aren't working very well. The people losing their jobs because of shutdowns cannot easily find new ones, because so much of the economy is shuttered at the same time. The result is that what started as a disruption to the supply side of the economy has metastasized into a collapse of the demand side. The demand shock, with lagged effects, is only beginning to hurt major segments of the economy, like sellers of capital goods that are experiencing plunging sales; state and local governments that are seeing tax revenues crater; and landlords who are seeing rent payments dry up. Eventually, they took more aggressive action, creating a federal program of mass employment putting 700,000 Americans at work on federal public works. The world right now is confusing and chaotic but that makes it all the more important not to lose focus on fundamental forces that risk holding back the economy and that, if unchecked, could mean a second lost decade in this young century.

● Pictured at the re-opening of Kitchen 24, international film director Rod Hardy, Ramada chief Alan Johnson and Craig Bennett from Studio 10 in Australia

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Voters’ minds changed

■ Examining county-level voting patterns, the survey that blackled protests in which some violence occurs are associated with a statistically significant decline in Democratic vote-share in the 1964, 1968 and 1972 presidential elections. Black-led nonviolent protests, by contrast, exhibit a statistically significant positive relationship with county-level Democratic vote-share in the same period. Further, I find that in the 1968 presidential election exposure to violent protests caused a decline in Democratic vote-share. Examining counterfactual scenarios in the 1968 election, I estimate that fewer violent protests are associated with a substantially increased likelihood that the Democratic presidential nominee, Hubert Humphrey, would have beaten the Republican nominee, Richard Nixon. As African Americans were strongly identified with the Democratic Party in this time period, my results suggest that, in at least some contexts, political violence by a subordinate group may contribute to a backlash among segments of the dominant group and encourage outcomes directly at odds with the preferences of the protestors.

■ If you are considering a move to Los Angeles or just coming over for a holiday then I have got a special deal for you. We would love to see you at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, 8585 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood. I have secured a terrific holiday deal for readers of the Melbourne Observer and The Local Paper. Please mention 'Melbourne Observer' when you book and you will receive the 'Special Rate of the Day'. Please contact: Jennifer at info@ramadaweho.com

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■ We all know that one person who can eat whatever they like and never gain a pound. Ice cream at 2 in the morning? Bring it on. A third, or fourth, slice of pizza? Sure, why not. For the rest of us, the genetic perks that these individuals enjoy can be frustrating to say the least. Now, a groundbreaking new international study appears to have zeroed in on the so-called "skinny gene" that help keep such individuals thin. Scientists from NewYork, Los Angeles and San Francisco say that lower, or deficient levels of the gene Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase (ALK) are significantly linked to skinniness and bodily resistance to weight gain. Why some people eat as much as they want and stay lean while others can't. In mice, genetic deletion of ALK resulted in thin animals with marked resistance to diet induced obesity while food intake was not changed. The researchers found that ALK in the hypothalamus controls energy expenditure via sympathetic control of adipose tissue lipolysis. Most research projects focusing on weight loss and gain search for genes that cause obesity. This study is novel due to the fact that it focuses specifically for a gene linked to thinness instead. Using an Estonian population sample of more than 47,000 people, the study's authors performed a series of genomewide association studies. By comparing especially thin people's genes to individuals of an average weight, they were able to pick out ALK. Up until now, ALK has really only been known for the role it plays in some cancers, as it tends to mutate in numerous forms of cancer. That being said, its physiological purpose has always remained a mystery. To test their theory that diminished levels of ALK are responsible for genetic skinniness, the research team performed an experiment in which they "deactivated" the ALK genes in a group of mice. To the researchers' surprise, those mice immediately became skinnier despite continuing with the same diets and activity levels.

Too slow to act ■ Developing countries listened to experts, locked down and prevented thousands of deaths. To date, nearly 80 per cent of global COVID-19 deaths have occurred in the most developed nations. The US, Italy, Spain, France and the UK contain just 7.5 per cent of the world's population and 68 per cent of its Coronavirus death toll. While the developed world's failures have been well-documented, the successes newly industrialized or developing countries have gone mostly unnoticed. Developing countries make up 85 per cent of the global population but account for just 21 per cent of COVID-19 deaths. In late May, West Africa with a greater population than the United States had recorded just 654 COVID-19 deaths, a figure some Western countries were racking up every day. So why the dramatically lower death tolls in President Trump's so called "shithole countries"? Simple. They simply managed the pandemic better than rich countries. Over the last few decades, developing countries have made huge strides in terms of infrastructure, literacy, health care and welfare policy. Mongolia extensively disinfected all public spaces in the capital, Ulaanbaatar. The country has reported zero coronavirus deaths. Developing countries tackled COVID19 through the diligent efforts of their politicians and their populations. The most decisive step developing countries took to control the coronavirus was intervening before it was too late, they closed their borders and locked down their populations far sooner than Western countries. While Western reporting has typically focused on the disadvantages poor countries face when responding to the coronavirus, they also have considerable advantages. That is why the numbers are low in Australia.

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■ I think my first memory of hearing a Fats Domino song was Ain't That A Shame back in 1956. I loved the deep resonance of his voice and the strong beat behind the song. Rock and Roll was new to us pimply faced teenagers and we couldn't get enough of the American rock songs which became part of the soundtrack of our lives. Antoine Dominique ‘Fats’ Domino Jnr was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1928. Antoine studied piano at the age of nine. He left school to work in a factory so that he could play piano in the bars at night. Antoine mastered the Boogie Woogie techniques and the classic Rhythm and Blues piano style. In 1938 he married his childhood sweetheart, Rosemary. He became a father and almost lost his hand in a factory accident. Antoine was given the nick-name of ‘Fats’ and it stuck. He joined trumpeter Dave Bartholomew's band. Dave recognised the special talent of Fats and arranged a contract for him with Imperial Records. In 1949 Fats Domino had his first million selling hit song The Fat Man and Dave became his manager. Dave Bartholomew and Fats Domino cowrote many of the hit songs which included, Ain't That a Shame, I'm In Love Again, Blue-

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By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

berry Hill, I'm Walkin', Blue Monday, I'm Walkin' To New Orleans and The Big Beat. He appeared in two films Shake Rattle And Rock and The Girl Can't Help It. In 1963 Fats left Imperial Records and recorded with several other record labels. In 1975 Fats Domino performed one show at Festival Hall in Melbourne as part of a national tour. He was accompanied by his 10-piece band. The show ran for about two hours. Fats brought a lot of expensive jewellery with him and it had to be guarded - his star shaped watch alone had 352 diamonds on it. The tour also included New Zealand. My friend Vince Spiteri is a huge fan of Fats Domino and has visited his home in New Or-

● Fats Domino with reader Vince Spiteri leans several times. I thank Vince for sharing his returned for an encore. He made one more stage great photo with us. appearance in 2009 to raise funds to help vicDomino was awarded the Grammy Lifetime tims of Hurricane Katrina. Achievement Award in 1987. In 1998, PresiApparently Fats is a very shy person and has dent Clinton awarded him the National Medal no desire to tour anymore. of Arts. He loves the people and the food in his homeWhen Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in town. He lives a quiet life with his wife Rose2005 Fats and his family were rescued from mary and everybody in the working class area their home by boat, but they lost many posses- loves Fats. sions in the storm. - Kevin Trask In 2007 Fats Domino returned to the stage at Kevin can be heard on 3AW the New Orleans Venue Tipitina's to sing 11 The Time Tunnel - Remember When songs in thirty minutes. It was a sold out house Sundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady of 500 enthusiastic fans. and Simon Owens. As Fats was leaving the stage the compere And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment suggested How About Blue Monday? and Fats - Sundays at 12 Noon.

How to get outdoors in Victoria’s own Gippsland ■ JOHN ROZENTALS shows how to get outdoors in Victoria's Gippsland. Gippsland is renowned for its amazing nature-based experiences. Here are some of the best ways you can get out amongst nature exploring the hiking trails, traversing the rail trails and mountain bike parks, and top locations to drop a fishing line. Hiking. If you weren't a walker before isolation, odds are that you have become one. Wilsons Prom is now open to visitors and the park has some great hiking options. Hard-roof accommodation at Tidal River is open for bookings so visitors can stay overnight, go for a hike and relax amongst nature spotting a myriad of wildlife. For a hike with a view, try the Mount Oberon Summit (6.8km return, 2 hours) or the lesser known, but equally impressive, Mount Bishop Walk (7.4km, 2.5 hours). Both have spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding coast and off-shore islands. For a more challenging trek, the Sealers Cove walk is a spectacular 19km hike that will take people a full day (between 6.5-7hours). This picturesque, circular cove has turquoise waters, golden sand and a lovely area to sit and enjoy lunch. The George Bass Coastal Trail is 8km one way (approx 2 hours) or 16km if you walk the return trail. The trail starts at the Punch Bowl near San Remo and traverses the coast and cliff tops to Kilcunda. This gorgeous walk offers panoramic coastal views from a narrow winding path, along cliff tops rising high above the pounding surf of Bass Strait. The George Bass Trail now links with the Bass Coast Rail Trail so it is possible to walk from Punch Bowl all the way into Wonthaggi. Tarra Bulga is an incredible national park with towering mountainash forest and some lovely walks. The Corrigan suspension bridge is a short walk which begins at the visitors centre. This bridge stretches through the rainforest canopy, offering spectacular views of the fern gully on the forest floor below. To enjoy the lush gullies, tree ferns and giant trees try the 6.8 km Forest Track which begins via the Lyrebird

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with John Rozentals Ridge Track and completes a circuit back to the visitors centre. It winds through mountain-ash forest, a rainforest gully and an unusual thicket of hazel pomaderris. The Toorongo and Ampitheatre Falls Walk is fantastic during the wetter months with the impressive tiered waterfall in full flow. Located just outside Noojee, the 2.2km loop walk takes just over an hour. Hikers will pass through dense native bush complete with towering gums and lush ferns. While in the region check out the Noojee Trestle Bridge - the tallest surviving wooden trestle bridge in Victoria. Here is the start of a 6km return trail which takes about two hours. Bike riding. Whether riders don the lycra, cruise with the family, or take on some serious mountain bike trails, there is a great variety of cycling option in Gippsland. The Great Southern Rail Trail traverses Prom country all the while travelling through lush farmland, historic bridges and native forests. Take the full 72km trail from Leongatha to Port Welshpool or choose one of the seven shorter segments. The East Gippsland Rail Trail is 96km in total from Bairnsdale to Orbost. There are four distinct sections ranging in distance from 8k to 38km. The complete trail travels through

orests, floodplains and the towns of Nicholson, Bruthen and Nowa Nowa. The Gippsland Plains Rail Trail offers a varied and leisurely ride through dairy country, over bridges and expansive views of the Gippsland plains and Great Dividing Ranges. The trail runs from Traralgon to Stratford and is 63km in total. There are V/Line train stations at both Traralgon and Stratford so tourists can pedal one way and return by train to their vehicles. Mountain bike enthusiasts need look no further than the Blores Hill Mountain Bike Park trails. Located just north of Heyfield, the park is set on 50 acres of land and offers 36km of trails suitable for beginners to experienced, and specifically designed for mountain bike riders. There are jumps, bridges, rocky outcrops and flowing trails through the bush. The Erica Mountain Bike Park is made up of two sets of trails carved out of either side of the highway at Erica. With more than 30km of rough dirt trails, the park is suitable for most ages, but some riding experience is recommended. A little further afield is the Nowa Nowa Mountain Bike Park. The dedicated mountain bike park is built on a hill and sculpted with 35km on trails including 20km of mountain bike trails and 15km of dual-purpose walking/ cycling paths. Fishing and boating. Gippsland's coast and waterways and the Gippsland Lakes are synonymous with fishing and boating. With eased restrictions Victorians are now able to get out amongst the waterways again and drop a fishing line. Adults and kids alike will love to fish at the Port Welshpool long jetty. This iconic jetty seems to go on for miles as it extends into deeper waters. With rehabilitation works completed in 2018 the long jetty now boasts some new built in seating, water supply, handrails, lighting and fishing stations. Fishing and boating is abundant near the seaside town of Port Albert. There are many opportunities for anglers. Experienced boaties can head through the entrance for some good seasonal catches.

OK. With John O’Keefe Eddie Everywhere IS everywhere

● Eddie McGuire ■ Eddie McGuire, aka Eddie Everywhere, is soon to be heard coast-tocoast on radio in America . The new gig will consist of the best of Eddie’s rants on Triple M . The program will be heard on Sirius XM network of a Thursday in the 6pm-7pm slot. The AFL has granted approval to the program, and Sirius XM will trial program for six editions this season.

Big Brother is watching

■ The new look Big Brother on Seven attracted 53,000 entries from eager contestants to take part in the current series. After wading through the candidates Seven finally chose 20 applicants who will face off instant dismissal every night of the show. Personal hygiene could be a bit of a problem as showers are restricted to three minutes per contestant.

Annoyed at re-runs?

■ If you’re annoyed watching re-runs of movies and sit coms there is hope in sight as Hollywood may open for business within the week. It all depends on state of health in California as their track record with Coronavirus is pretty crook - 125,000 positive cases and 4500 deaths .

Anti-guns campaign

■ Warner has released a re-boot of Looney Tunes featuring Elmer Fudd and his relentless pursuit of that Wascally Wabbit , Bugs Bunny . Same old crazy situations but something is missing- Elmer Fudd carries no guns but has access to plenty of other powerful artillery . When questioned Warner spokesman said “not doing guns”and guess what? That Wascally Wabbit lives to see another day. Maybe pressure came from the top to ban use of guns - even in cartoons.

Like father, like son

■ The Kohler family must have finance running through their veins. First there’s Dad, Alan Kohler, who presents the evening finance news on the 7pm ABC News. His reporting is entertaining in a down-to-earth manner. Then there’s his son, Chris ,who after a Uni education, worked in finance journalism and recently landed a top job reporting on-air on finance on Nine News – like father, like son. - 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: DARK WATERS: Genre: Biography/History/Drama. Cast: Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway, Tim Robbins, Bill Pullman, Bill Camp. Year: 2019. Rating: M. Length: 126 Minutes. Stars: **** Review: A corporate defence attorney takes on an environmental lawsuit against the giant DuPont chemical company that exposes a lengthy history of pollution. Utterly compelling and deeply disturbing drama based on a true story that spans over two decades, and continues to this day, "Dark Waters" boils with a raw intensity and realism of corporate greed and arrogance over the global economy, an unsettling environmental thriller void of cliché, and as it's story methodically seeps under your skin there's no escaping its shocking, thought provoking and galvanising conclusion. Multi-Oscar nominated Mark Ruffalo (Spotlight, Foxcatcher) gives an emotionally intense and sympathetically believable performance as lawyer Rob Bilott going up against the corporate chemical giant, DuPont, and is aided with equally gripping results by Oscar winners Tim Robbins and Anne Hathaway, along with Oscar nominee Mare Winningham, and veteran character actor Bill Camp in a scene stealing performance as a tormented and long suffering farmer. Based on The New York Times magazine article "The Lawyer Who Became DuPont's Worst Nightmare" by Nathaniel Rich, how this was ignored at this year's Academy awards in numerous categories including Best Actor, Picture, Director (Todd Haynes) and Screenplay will remain a serious oversight and mystery, but suffice to say, this was a total surprise, an intense, atmospheric, tragic, startling and riveting discovery of corruption and a system that has failed to protect us. An infusion or reminiscent of such '70s paranoia thrillers as: "The China Syndrome," "The Parallax View" and "Chinatown," as well as such great legal courtroom thrillers as "The Rainmaker," "The Insider," "Erin Brockovich" and "Michael Clayton," to name a few, that comes highly recommended! FILM: THE INVISIBLE MAN: Genre: Horror/Sci-Fi/Thriller. Cast: Elisabeth Moss, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Aldis Hodge. Year: 2020. Rating: MA15+ Length: 125 Minutes. Stars: *** Review: When a young women's abusive scientist ex boyfriend takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax, but as she tries to rebuild her life, a series of coincidences turn lethal, she works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see. A new contemporary take on "The Invisible Man" inspired H.G. Wells classic novel followed by the Universal Pictures classic of the same name in 1933 starring Claude Rains and has continued through the generations, and this latest effort holds interest throughout with a number of nail-biting moments and quietly effective tension, however, at an overlong 125 minutes, plot pot holes and lacklustre pacing effect the overall final proceedings. Star Elizabeth Moss, whose credits include the hit cable series "The Handmaids Tale" (2017) and the chilling "Us" (2019) gives a convincing and overall compelling performance as the abused and stalked Cecilia, and is aided by a fine supporting cast that includes Michael Dorman (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales), Aldis Hodge (Hidden Figures), Oliver Jackson-Cohen (The Haunting of Hill House) and Harriet Dyer. Filmed entirely in Australia and helmed by Melbourne director Leigh Whannel, whose previous credits include the horror thrillers "Insidious: Chapter 3" (2015) and "Upgrade" (2018), this multiplex horror reboot may be a timely addition in this era of the "Me-Too" movement, but as it stands, this latest incarnation of H.G. Wells' classic tale is a devilishly dark but ultimately insipid addition to all those that came before it, and any minor flaws aside, has set itself up to continue the franchise by journey's end. Other Invisible Man related films include: The Invisible Man Returns (1940) with Vincent Price, The Invisible Woman (1940) with Virginia Bruce, The Invisible Agent (1942) with Jon Hall, The Invisible Man's Revenge (1944) with Jon Hall, Abbott & Costello Meet The Invisible Man (1951) with Arthur Franz, Memoirs of An Invisible Man (1992) with Chevy Chase. FILM: BADLANDS: Cast: Martin Sheen, Sissy Spacek, Warren Oates. Genre: Crime/Drama. Details: 1 9 7 3 . Rating: M . Continued in right-hand corner

Rourke’s Reviews Get In ■ (R). 98 minutes. Now streaming on Netflix. Originally titled Furie, this nasty, ultra-violent French thriller harks back to the extreme films that country produced over a decade ago (Martyrs, Inside, etc), but also seems inspired by films such as Pacific Heights, Straw Dogs, and even Wake In Fright. A young family find themselves shut out of their home, and through a series of events, husband Paul (Adama Niane) finds himself associating with Mickey (Paul Hamy), a repugnant fellow who gradually reduces the impish school teacher to his basic, bestial self. Co-writer/director Olivier Abbou (Territories) explores the darkest part of human nature (at times with jet-black humour), right through to its thoroughly cynical final scene. RATING - ***½

Dark Waters ■ (M). 127 minutes. Available June 17 on DVD. Todd Haynes (Safe, Far From Heaven) invigorates familiar 'David vs Goliath' material with his distinctive style, unafraid to bring a dour, almost horror-like atmosphere to this compelling true story. Gorgeously filmed, and filled with first-rate performances (including Mark Ruffalo, Bill Camp, Victor Garber, Anne Hathaway and Tim Robbins), this was criminally overlooked by the Academy, and like Danny Boyle's Steve Jobs, was largely ignored by audiences who claim to be crying out for quality entertainment. With its local theatrical release cut short due to COVID-19, here's hoping the home viewing format allows this outstanding film to get the recognition it deserves. RATING - ****½

Queen and Slim

■ (MA). 131 minutes. Available June 17 on DVD. Clever, provocative subversion of the Bonnie & Clyde tale, comparing the journey of an innocentyet-vilified black couple (a superb Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie TurnerSmith) who have to go on the run after killing a racist white police officer, with that of the two infamous white psychopaths who were revered by the general public. Potent themes and incidents fill Lena White's script, and director Melina Matsoukas doesn't shy away from its controversial elements. RATING - ****

Continued from left-hand column Lenght: 94 Minutes. Stars: **** Verdict: Powerful journey of a young and highly impressionable girl from a dead-end town and her older boyfriend go on a killing spree in the South Dakota badlands. Inspired by the real-life murder spree of Charles Starkweather and his girlfriend, Caril Ann Fugate, in 1958, this startling big screen directorial debut for Terrence Malick is savagely evocative of a time (in Hollywood as in History) and yet so poetically fluent of a landscape in which the horrors are depicted, that the deeply embedded romanticized outlaw fairy-tale mythology bravely depicts a surrealistic expression of a shattered pop culture sensibility. Beautifully photographed by Tak Fujimoto, Stevan Larner and Brian Probyn, with compelling career defining performances by Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek in her second only big screen role, this is a beautifully haunting and poignant vision set in a morally ambiguous and terrifying nightmare. - James Sherlock

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● Elephant Man

Hit Me Anyone One More Time ■ (PG). 127 minutes. Writer/director Koki Mitani (Suite Dreams, The Magic Hour) returns to form with this good-natured comedy about a terrible Prime Minister (a wonderful Kiichi Nakai) losing his memory, and having to learn to do a better job from scratch. While not up there with Mitani's best, this pleasant outing does offer some decent laughs, helped along by a great ensemble cast. RATING - ***

Elephant Man ■ 40thAnniversary Edition (M) (1980). 123 minutes. Available June 17 on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD. David Lynch's magnificent, incredibly moving drama arrives in a terrific 4K restoration, available in either a UHD/Blu-ray 3 disc set, a blu-ray 2 disc set, or DVD. RATING - *****

Jaws ■ 45thAnniversary Edition (M) (1975). 124 minutes. Available June 17 on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD. Steven Spielberg's highly influential box-office blockbuster has been given the 4K restoration treatment, and is available as a UHD/ Blu-ray set. RATING - ***** - Aaron Rourke

JUNE 14-20 THE DVD AND BLU-RAY TOP RENTALS & SALES: 1. ONWARD [Animated/Adventure/ Comedy/Voices: Chris Pratt, Julia LouiseDreyfus]. 2. BLOODSHOT [Sci-Fi/Action/Drama/Vin Diesel, Guy Pearce]. 3. THE CALL OF THE WILD [Family/ Adventure/Drama/Harrison Ford]. 4. FANTASY ISLAND [Horror/Fantasy/ Adventure/Kim Coates, Michael Rooker]. 5. EMMA [Comedy/Drama/Anya TaylorJoy, Bill Nighy, Miranda Hart]. 6. DOWNHILL [Comedy/Drama/Will Ferrell, Julia Louise-Dreyfus]. 7. SONIC THE HEDGEHOG [Adventure/ Comedy/Jim Carrey]. 8. MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN [Crime/ Mystery/Drama/Edward Norton, Alec Baldwin]. 9. BIRDS OF PREY [Action/Crime/ Adventure/Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead]. NEW HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: DARK WATERS [Biography/Drama/Mark Ruffalo, Tim Robbins, Anne Hathaway]. QUEEN & SLIM [Romance/Crime/Drama/ Bokeem Woodbine, Daniel Kaluuya]. THE INVISIBLE MAN [Horror/Mystery/SciFi/Elisabeth Moss, Aldis Hodge]. JAY & SILENT BOB: THE REBOOT [Comedy/Kevin Smith]. ISN'T IT ROMANTIC [Romance/Comedy/ Fantasy/Rebel Wilson, Liam Hemsworth]. ANGEL OF MINE [Mystery/Thriller/Noomi Rapace, Luke Evans, Richard Roxburgh]. DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: JAWS 4K + Blu-ray [Adventure/Thriller/ Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw]. THE ELEPHANT MAN 4K + Blu-ray [Biography/Drama/John Hurt, Anthony Hopkins]. NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: WISE MAN'S GRANDCHILD: Season 1. THE PROMISED NEVERLAND: Season 1. SCHITT'S CREEK: Season 6. BEM: Complete Series.

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Marrondah Club

■ The Maroondah Sports Club in Ringwood East has gone into administration. The once popular music and entertainment venue closed indefinitely on March 23 following the COVID- 19 crisis. Reports swirling around indicate a possible ‘white knight’ coming to its rescue but until then the doors stay closed. It follows on from The Caravan Music Club in East Bentleigh which also had to suspend operations indefinitely due to difficult and challenging times.Go od Friday

Bernadette’s songs

■ International award winning performer Bernadette Robinson will launch her new album Songs Of Bernadette on Sunday, June 28. In her debut live stream performance from Memo Music Hall St Kilda, Bernadette's show will pay tribute to some of the 20th centuries iconic singers including Judy Garland, Shirley Bassey and Jackson Browne amongst others.Tickets at www.memomusichall.com.au - Rob Foenander

Vale Peter Martin

■ TV man Peter Martin has died. He joined Channel 9 from the ABC in July 1958, joining the staff in transmitters. He became the original Supervising Technician of the video-tape department at TCN-9 Sydney. He worked on the Videodisc live Slo-Mo machine which revolutionised sports coverage.

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Murray was ‘Mouth of the Hunter’ ■ John ozentals reflects on a famous father and son. I was lucky enough to meet Murray Tyrrell, aka the 'Mouth of the Hunter', before the great man died. He was right in his element, up to his armpits in fermenting red wine, and spruiking "another great Hunter vintage". I only met his son, Bruce, in passing in the lounge of the Sydney InterContinental, where he was waiting for the NSW Wine Awards dinner, to be hosted by the effervescent Lyndey Milan and the hotel's then GM, Wolfgang Grimm. It was a Sunday afternoon, I think, and news of Princess Diana's tragic death had just began to filter through on a traditionally slow news day. Any hope I had of getting coverage for my first wine-related media release soon evaporated. I eventually came to know Bruce much better than I had Murray, the relationship settled a few years ago over a private tasting in the Tyrrells Hunter Valley winery of the best of his dry whites. I never came to know Murray well as I have Bruce, and while the latter lacks the former's pizzazz I'm sure he has grown into a worthy champion of the area and of the family-owned operation he now heads. I'm sure, too, that Bruce has plenty more cards up his sleeve still to play.

● Bruce Tyrrell: a worthy champion of the Hunter. Photo: Hannah Rose Robinson. WINE REVIEWS Shiraz ($25): Amedium-bodied dry fer shiraz on the fuller-flavoured Tyrrells 2018 Hunter Valley red with clarity, brightness and a side spend the extra couple of dolChardonnay ($25): This a typical mix of attractive red-berry flavours. lars on a bottle of this dry red from medium bodied Hunter charThe palate is fresh and shows Tyrrells' central-Victorian venture. donnay showing lovely citrus and good balance of spicy fruit and tan- It shows oodles of plummy and restonefruit flavours, plus a touch of nin. The wine is a good example of gional white-pepper characters. oak derived from maturation in modern Hunter shiraz and will sit Ideally, try it with a good, rare, French barriques. very comfortably next to a red- char-grilled steak, or a red-meat or The palate has leesy complex- sauced pizza at the local bistro or mushroom-based dish of your ity and the wine will suit most at home. choice. NOTE: Potential travellers should check white-meat dishes, even those that WINE OF THE WEEK status of individual events and establishare quite richly sauced. Tyrrells 2018 Rufus Stone the ments with regard to the coronavirus outTyrrells 2018 Hunter Valley Heathecote Shiraz ($27): If you pre- break.

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Off-stride shortly after the start ■ Another week of regional racing commenced at Shepparton Monday, June 8 - the highlight being the victory of David Aiken's 5Y0 Majestic Son-Maori Road mare Aldebaran Crescent in the Saddleworld Shepparton Trotters Handicap over 2190 metres. Second up for 12 months and first up since February, Aldebaran Crescent stepped cleanly from 20 metres before going off stride shortly after the start when checked by Spiders Devil off the same mark which veered outwards. While all this was going on Damian Wilson took Like A Sunbeam to the lead after stepping safely from barrier four. Gradually making ground when balanced, Aldebaran Crescent moved to be three back in the running line at the bell. When Aldebaran Poppy ahead of her joined the leader prior to the home turn, Aldebaran Crescent three wide put in her claim and ran home best to gain the day by 10.9 metres in advance of Levina out five wide after angling away from three back the markers, with Aldebaran Poppy 1.5 metres away in third place. The mile rate 206.8. ■ Chiltern district (Indigo Valley) trainer Wayne Anderson and reinsman son Chris were big winners when My Magic Merlin, a 5Y0 gelded son of Mach Three and Making Magic greeted the judge in the 2190 metre Neatline Homes Pace. Going forward from outside the front line, My Magic Merlin was at the head of affairs within a lap and after being rated a treat, ran out a 8.6 metre victor in 1-59.9 over Provocator which raced exposed for the final circuit. Feel The Buzz (four back the markers) used the sprint lane for third 4 metres back. The Anderson stable has been going great guns at recent Shepparton meetings. ■ Chris Alford was responsible for the "drive of the day" when successful aboard Avenel trainer Colin Duncan's honest 6Y0 Mach ThreeConfetti mare Dearest in the Cottrell Electrical Pace over 1690 metres. Restrained from the extreme draw to settle at the tail of the field, Alford took all the shot cuts to be three back along the markers when knowbody else wanted the position as polemarker Major Wish held the lead. Using the sprint lane, Dearest ran home best to prevail by a head from National Draft which trailed the front runner, easing three wide on the final bend and dashing clear in the straight. Major Wish held down third 7.9 metres away. The mile rate 1-57.8.

Impressive start ■ At Melton on Tuesday, Toolern Vale trainer Adam Kelly produced a most impressive first starter by the name of Bankroll to take the DNR Logistics Pace over 2240 metres. Driven by Darby McGuigan, Bankroll coming out of gate five was trapped three wide in the early stages before settling outside the poleline leader Atego Shades. Despite the tough passage, Banknote a 5Y0 gelding by Artistic Fella from Banking On You took care of the leader in the last lap and defied all challengers to register a 1.4 metre margin over Guiseppe Moon (one/three - three wide trail last lap) before switching down to the sprint lane. Heera Rani off a double three wide trail last lap was third 5.5 metres away. The mile rate 1-59.1. ■ Long time Melton mentor Mario Azziopardi was successful with lightly raced 3Y0 Art Major-Radical Storm colt Radical Major in the 2240 metre COGS Pace. Restrained by James Herbertson from gate two as the start was effected with polemarker Our Master George leading before taking a trail on The Whole Package, Radical Major was given an economical trip three back in the moving line before going forward three wide solo in the final circuit. Coasting up to the leader on the home turn, Radical Major reached the judge 3.3 metres in advance of Shady Dancer one/one and The Whole Package which held down third 3.5 metres back. The mile rate 1-58.9. ■ Rockbank's Freddy Spiteri finally cracked it for a win with Zooma-No Dispute 7Y0 mare Bill Dispute by taking the Hygain Trotters Mobile over 1720 metres. Safely retaining the front

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with Len Baker running from the pole , Bill Dispute bowled round at her leisure to easily account for Kyvalley Catwalk along the sprint lane from three back the markers by 3.4 metres returning a mile rate of 2-02.6. Im Notta Trotter was third 2.4 metres away after trailing the winner and easing off her back approaching the home turn.

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■ Wednesday was double day with Stawell racing in the day and Bendigo at night. Terang's Mattie Craven snared a stable double at Stawell with cleverly named Sportswriter-Whodoyouwantmetobe filly Just Be Yourself taking the Carey Covers 3Y0 Pace over 2180 metres and 8Y0 Angus HallSumthingaboutmaori gelding Gus An Maori the Hygain Feeds Trotters Handicap over the same journey. Jus Be Yourself bred and raced by the David and Terry Lewis began swiftly from gate for with Mattie in the sulky to run her rivals ragged, defeating Nine Diamonds which trailed by 1.9 metres in 2-00.5. Silver Domino (three back the markers) was third 9.7 metres away. ■ Very much in-form Gus An Maori taking a concession for Sofia Arvissson settled at the tail of the field after starting from 30 metres as Dream Lover led from barrier three. Still last on the home turn looking a forlorn chance, Gus An Maori rattled home along the sprint lane appearing to run inside several pegs on the way to prevail by 1.8 metres over the pacemaker and Icicle (one/one at bell - three wide home turn) who was a half neck back in third place. The mile rate 2-06.8. ■ Kerryn Manning and Grant Campbell snared the 2180 metre TAB Long May We Play Pace with 5Y0 American Ideal-Caribbean Blue gelding Yankee Lincoln much to the delight of prolific owners Merv and Meg Butterworth. Driven by Grant, Yankee Lincoln (gate four) settled four back the markers with Miss McGonagall (gate two) leading. Moving to be one/one at the bell trailing rank outsider Major Exclusive, Yankee Lincoln after easing thee wide on the final bend ran home strongly to score by a half head from the inform pacemaker in 1-58.6 (last quarter 27.8). Friends which trailed the leader was third 5.6 metres back. ■ At Bendigo, Kilmore's Rita Burnett trained and reined 5Y0 Art Major-Mademoiselle Gigi gelding Cheeky Major to victory in the Santons Of Bendigo Pace over 1650 metres. Given a sweet passage from the pole trailing the pacemaker Brie next door, Cheeky Major was extricated three wide on the home turn and finished best to register a head margin from a game Shez Elite (one four - three wide last lap), with Tracer Bullet 1.2 mtres away in third place after racing exposed and drawing clear in the final circuit. The mile rate 1-56.1. ■ Lancefield trainer/driver Rod Petroff was successful with consistent Angus Hall-Speedy Naomi gelding Avimore in the 2150 metre Mark Weragoda Signs 3Y0 Trotters Mobile. Bred and raced by Pat Driscoll's Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd, Avimore led throughout from gate five to turn the tables on hot favourite Kyvalley Senator which raced outside him for the last half of the race. Gatesys Gift (three back the markers last lap) was third. The margins 16.6 metres and

a half head in a mile rate of 2-02.6. ■ Euroa's Cameron Maggs has enjoyed a good season and landed the 2150 metre TAB Long May We Play Pace with Ideal Suspect, a 5Y0 gelded son of American Ideal and Village Spy in a rate of 1-57.8. Using the sprint lane from three back the markers after starting inside the second line, Ideal Suspect sprouted wings when clear to prevail by a head from Elegant Jewel which trailed the short priced favourite and third placegetter The Brooklyn Brawler before moving outside him on the home turn finishing 2.9 metres back. ■ Wallan's Shinn family Noel, Ruth and Chris, were victorious with Shadow Play-Its Dutch Courage filly Celestia in the Southern Cross Office Equipment (SCOE) 3Y0 Pace over 2150 metres. Driven by Chris, Celestia after a cosy trip four back the markers from gate four moved to race exposed for the final circuit. Dashing away approaching the final bend, Celestia ran out an easy 18.5 metre victor ahead of rank outsider Calypso Mistress which followed her home, with Shady Jess a head away third after trailing the weakening leader Naamark and being shuffled back prior to the home turn. The mile rate 158.1.

Double header ■ Another double header on Thursday with Kilmore racing during the afternoon and Ballarat at night. At Kilmore, Wahring trainer Daniel Jack combined with Danny Thackeray aboard Betterthancheddar-Miss Feelgood filly Freyja to land the MC Labour 2Y0 Pace over 1690 metres paying tote odds of $58.70. Taken back from outside the front line, Freyja bred and raced by wife Sonia Mahar settled with most of the field ahead of her as stablemate Emrites crossed the leader Call Me Diva at the bell. Going forward three wide in the final circuit, Freyja finished best to register a 1.7 metre victory from Abbie Lincoln (one/one) in a mile rate of 1-59.6. Outlook was third a half neck away after angling wide from three back the pegs. ■ Avenel reinsman Josh Aiken has been having a ball all through the regional racing and chalked up a double for Shepparton's Steven Duffy, winning the 1690 metre McIvor Estate 3Y0 Pace aboard Betterthancheddar- Alleluia gelding Ubetcha in the McIvor Estate 3Y0 Pace and Somebeachsomewhere-Radical Calza 4Y0 mare Janjuc in the TAB Long May We Play Pace over the same journey. Ubetcha raced uncovered from outside the front line, proving too strong for first starter Casino Barry which flashed home late from the rear, with Better Day third after leading. The margins 2.6 by 10 metres in a mile rate of 1-57.1. Janjuc also starting outside the front line being eased forward three wide from three back in the last lap to score nicely by 1.6 metres from Peyton Princess (three back the markers) and a death-seating Nats A Christian who was a head away third. The mile rate 1-57.3. ■ The 2150 metre C & M Build Group Trotters Mobile highlighted the program with victory going to the raging hot ($1.30) favourite Sundons Courage for Newstead area's Brad Angove. A 7Y0 Sundon-Truscott Photo entire, Sundons Courage led all of the way from gate three to win narrowly but untouched by 1.1 metres from Well Deserved which trailed easing off his back on straightening. Fratellino was third 11 metres away after following the pair. The mile rate 2-02.5. Brad Angove received all of the spoils as he bred, races, trains and drove the winner. ■ Ballarat could only hold a small six event card and Terang brothers Paddy (trainer) and Jason Lee (driver) combined to land the TAB Long Way We Play Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2200 metres with 4Y0 Ready Cash-Donegal Flat 4Y0 entire Celtic Cash, but not before giving his supporters a scare. Galloping from inside the second line prior to dispatch point, Celtic Cash gave away a tidy start as did Leeanne Leeann from gate four with the pair giving themselves a task. Gradually making ground to be three back at the bell with Leeann Leeann doing similar, both

Sulky Snippets This Week

■ Wednesday - Bendigo, Thursday Kilmore/Ballarat, Friday - Mildura/ Shepparton, Saturday - Melton, Sunday Cranbourne, Monday - Melton, Tuesday Bendigo.

Horses to follow

■ Shez Elite, Treasure, Smart Little Shard, I Am Marquez, Calypso Mistress, Form Analyst, Leeann Leeann, A Vapar Storm, Betta Bopper, Its Back In The Day.

horses went forward in the last lap to issue a challenge to the leader Wingman Fling. With runners spread right across the track halfway up the running Leeann Leeann gained the upper hand as the winning post loomed, with Celtic Cash in hot pursuit looking as though the pair would fight out the finish only for Leeann Leeann to go off stride in the shadows of the post allowing Celtic Cash to gain the day by four metres ahead of Majestic Achiever (one/one) last lap with Leeann Leeann third. Following the all clear, stewards relegated Leeann Leeann back to fourth giving third place to Sarahleonie Bow which had raced in the open from the outset 3.9 metres back. The mile rate 2-04.6. ■ Andy and Kate Gath had a profitable night with former Kiwi Zigzagzoo, a 3Y0 Majestic Son-Letz Hope gelding coasting to an all the way victory from the pole in the www.ballarattrottingclub.com.au Pace over 2200 metres, 16.5 metres in advance of Muscletonian which trailed. Black Valley was third 2.8 metres back after following the pair. The mile rate 203.6. Five year old Mach Three-Princess Of Diamonds stablemate Hit The Sky did the same in the 2200 metre Ballarat - Its More Than Racing Pace returning a rate of 1-59.4. Given an easy time in front, Hit The Sky was never going to lose, reaching the wire 6.2 metres clear of Son Of Major which trailed, with Jobells Image third a metre back after racing exposed.

Scored by a head

■ Two relative new players to Melton regional racing were successful on Friday - Terang's Mattie Craven landed a double with SkyvalleySweetasay filly Pink Galahs leading for the majority of the 1720 metre Aldebran Park Trotters Mobile to score by a head from stablemate Gus An Maori which led out before surrendering Majestic Dream was third 18.3 metres back in a mile rate of 1-59.9. ■ Great Western duo Grant Campbell and Kerryn Manning's in-form recent stable addition Glenavril King (Courage Under Fire-Lombo Socialite) did similar in the TAB Long May We Play Pace over 2240 metres, accounting for Our Sportscaster and Ragnarr (2.8 X 2 metres) in 158.4 with Kerryn driving.

Briefly

■ Great news that Bacchus Marsh trainer Phil Chircop has been given the all clear and is well on the road to recovery after breaking his foot in a nasty accident a few months back ■ Disappointing for owner Paul Humphreys that smart mare Something Fast had to be put down after fracturing a leg at Cranbourne Trots last Sunday. ■ Tasmanian trainer Ben Yole must have certainly set a record by having no less than 37 acceptors for the return of racing at Hobart on Sunday. ■ Following the passing of both Gavin and Graeme Lang, harness racing has lost futher participants in the last few weeks - Barry Elmer (trainer/driver), Rob Watson (administrator) Keith Linsell (T/D) and former steward Rod Osborne.

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