The Local Paper - Eastern Edition - Wed., Jul. 15, 2020

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Local lotto win

■ A Doncaster East man has won $856,000 in the weekend’s TattsLotto draw .

He held one of the six Division One winning entries nationally.

Each entry took home a Division One prize of $856,213.56.

He said he was looking forward to being mortgage-free.

The Melbourne winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased his marked 18game entry at The Pines Lotto & Confectionery, Reynolds Rd, Doncaster East.

VIRUS SMACKS EAST IMAGE: CITY OF KNOX

24 active cases in Whitehorse, 18 in Boroondara

■ EASTERN areas of Melbourne are suffering a blow-out in Coronavirus numbers, with Casey municipality recording 23 active cases, and inner suburban Boroondara registering 18.

The numbers were released by Premier Daniel Andrews and Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton, as 177 new cases were announced on Monday (July 13).

● Greg Hunt, Federal Health Minister, had an embarrassing face mask mishap on Monday afternoon.

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The statistics for eastern suburbs portray a concerning trend of active cases: ■ Banyule, 140 confirmed cases (ever), 42 active cases (current), ■ Stonnington, 120, 18, ■ Boroondara, 94, 18, ■ Yarra, 86, 41, ■ Monash, 76, 22, ■ Manningham, 54, 17, ■ Whitehorse, 52, 24, ■ Greater Dandenong, 32, 3, ■ Yarra Ranges, 31, 4, ■ Knox, 30, 6, ■ Cardinia, 27, 4, ■ Maroondah, 23, 7..

Victoria recorded 177 new cases of Coronavirus in 24 hours, in the daily statistics released on Monday.

Within Victoria, 25 of the new cases were linked to outbreaks and 151 were under investigation. One new case was detected in a returned traveller in hotel quarantine.

To date, 24 people have died from Coronavirus in Victoria: ■ 641 cases may indicate community transmission, ■ 1612 cases are currently active in Victoria, ■ 72 cases of Coronavirus are in hospital, including 17 in intensive care, ■ 3552 cases are from metropolitan Melbourne, while 293 are from regional Victoria.

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■ Balwyn North man Ian Hundley told Boroondara Councillors this week that they should adopt an open campaigning approach to push back on the North-East Link.

Mr Hundley said on Monday night that the Council planned to spend $487,000 on legal action against the Link.

“Even if the Council’s action were to be successful it would not obviate the vast damage the project would cause, both human and material,” Mr Hundley said.

“These would include: ■ much more traffic on Boroondara roads, ■ a colapse in residential amenity for thousands of residents and an associated reduction in residential values, ■ road noise pollution, ■ air pollution Boroondara Council held a special meeting by video-conferencing on Monday night.

Mr Hundley said the Council should adopt an open campaigning approach to push back on the project.

“The dialogue which Council says in the agenda paper it is having with community groups does not include the group that I am involved in any meaningful way.

“We are actively campaiging against the project and a more space-efficient and sustainable solution which would see public transport playing the role that it should in the project corridor,” Mr Hundley said.

“Bellevue Primary School in Bellevue Ward is in the cnetre of this awful project, which would be a blight on the landscape, its proposed transport benefits transient at best.

“The North East Link contradicts all of the transport objectives set out in the Victorian Transport Integration Act,” Mr Hundley told Councillors.

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Croydon teen missing

● Dhuarem GasonHarrison ■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing teenager Dhuarem GasonHarrison.

The 17-year-old was last seen in Croydon South about 1pm on July 4.

He is described as 183cm tall with dark brown hair and brown eyes.

Dhuarem is known to frequent the Croydon, Lilydale and Gippsland areas.

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

Anyone with information about Dhuarem is asked to contact the Boronia Police Station on 9760 6600.

Boroondara grants cash

■ Boroondara Council has considered is triennial operational grants allocations.

Councillors attending the June 22 meeting were given a list of recommendations: ■ Yarra RiverkeeperAssociation, $15,000, ■ The Boroondara Family Network Inc., $15,000, ■ Link Health and Community, Opening Doors: A Community Leadership Program for Social Inclusion, $10,000, ■ Uniting Agewell, Men’s Shed Program Expansion, $15,000, ■ Camberwell Salvation Army, Hot Meals Program, $15,000, ■ Boroondara Stroke Support Group, salry for part-time administrator, $15,000, ■ The You Matter Project at the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre, growing the number of domestic violence matters that can be assisted, $15,000, ■ Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria, expanding a vision for health and well-being in Boroondara, $8387, ■ Eastern Community Legal Service, Boroondara legal assistance and education program, $15,000, ■ Boroondara Community Outbreak - The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (Victoria), $15,000, ■ Ashburton Traders Association, Ashburton Community Festival, $28,793, ■ Auto Classiv Event Steering Group, $10,000, ■ Burwood Village Traders’Association, food truck festival and BizKds entrepreneur market, $18,663.69, ■ Glenferrie Road Shopping Centre Association, Glenferrie Festival, $40,524, ■ Greythorn Traders Associa-

tion, Halloween at Greythorn, $12,461, ■ Kew Junction Business Association, Halloween Festival Kew, $10,000, ■ Maling Road Business Association, KristKindl Community Christmas Festival, $15,996.31, ■ Armenian Film FestivalAustralia Incorporated, $1000, ■ Boroondara Mental Health Alliance, Bands and Burgers in the Park, $7550, ■ Canterbury Council of Churches, Carols in Canterbury, $3500, ■ Grace Park Community Carols Inc, Carols at Grace Park, $6150, ■ North Balwyn InterChurch Council, Carols in the Park, $5500, ■ Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre, The Surrey Music Festival, $11,000, ■ The Scout Association of Australia, Victorian Branch, Camberwell Showtime, $9500, ■ Australian Boys Choral Institute, community engagement, $9000, ■ Australian Guild of Relaist Artists, annual community program, $4000, ■ Barking Spider Visual Theatre, Boroondara Creative Communities, $4500, ■ Boroondara Brass, $9000, ■ Boroondara Symphonic Bard Incorporated, $5000, ■ Camberwell Chorale Incorporated, Sounds Glorious, $7000, ■ Candlelight Productions Inc., increased capacity initiative, $2000, ■ Hawthorn and Kew Bands Inc. (Glenferrie Brass), $8000, ■ Hawthorn City Pipe Band, creating a world-class pipe band in Boroondara, $5000, ■ Hawthorn Historical Society, community engagement and operation costs, $4000, ■ Hot To Trot Productions, telling tales, $5000, ■ Kew Historical Society Incorporated, preserving and promoting the history and heritage of Kew, $4250, ■ Kew Phiharmonic Society Inc., advancing early music in Boroonadra, $2500, ■ Lyon Foundation Ltd, creative community outreach program, $4000, ■ Swinburne Chorale, access and well being, $2500, ■ Tudor Chorsiters, support of operational costs to carry out mission, $2500, ■ Villa Alba Museum Incorporated, bringing Boroondara to Villa Alba, $8000, ■ Zeman Memorial Symphony Orchestra, part funding of conductor and concertmaster, $4500.

Maroondah’s new trees

■ About 2500 new trees will take root along Maroondah nature strips this winter as part of Council’s annual street tree planting program.

Hundreds of trees and shrubs are planted annually throughout the city, either in place of plants that have reached the end of their life, or to build on Maroondah’s leafy environment.

Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Mike Symon, said the latest plantings would comprise a mixture of native and exotic species, with the most appropriate species being selected for each site based on available space, height limitations and existing tree character.

Local Briefs Waverley project

■ A time extension has been provided for Martin Xu to commence a development at 13-15 Packham Crescent, Glen Waverley.

A planning permit, allowed by Monash Council, has been extended by Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal member Judith Perlstein.

Mr Xu will now have until July 6, 2021, to commence the project which involves five double-storey dwellings.

Ringwood plans ■ Amended plans for six double-storey dwellingsd at 6 Heatherbrae Avenue East, Ringwood, have been approved by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

VCAT member Vicki Davies heard the application of Zi Wan to substitute the planning permit conditions originally considered by Maroondah City Council.

In two permit matters, the Council's decision not to grant permits, was affirmed.

"This is an established residential area in the western section of the Ringwood Activity Centre, which is bounded to the west and north

by EastLink/Ringwood Bypass,” Ms Davies said.

“The abutting properties to the east, west and north are developed in a similar manner to the review site. A significant amount of redevelopment is occurring in the area, including at 3 Heatherbrae Avenue East which has a three-storey apartment building, with 24 dwellings.”

Pavement charges ■ Boroondara City Council, Banyule City Council, Knox City Council, Nillumbik Shire Council, Manningham City Council, Monash City Council, City of Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges Shire Council, collaborated to tender for the provision of pavement and line marking services.

Estimated annual cost of Boroondara Council's contract in 2020-21 is $180,000

Mulgrave permit ■ Two dwellings in a side-by-side configuration, with basement garages, will be allowed at 117 Hansworth St, Mulgrave, will be allowed after a Monash Council decision was set aside by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Applicants Mile and Marija Bukva asked VCAT member Megan Carew to review the Council's decision.

Charges, no rates

■ Manningham Council has declared a number of properties as “recreational” so that they will pay charges, not rates: ■ Bulleen Tennis Club, 284 Thompsons Rd, Lower Templestowe, ■ Currawong Tennis Club, 25 Springvale Rd, Donvale, ■ Doncaster Bowling Club, Rear 699 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster, ■ Doncaster Hockey Club, 7 Springvale Rd, Donvale, ■ Doncaster Tennis Club, 802-804 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster, ■ Donvale Bowls Club, 11 Springvale Rd, Donvale, ■ Donvale Tennis Club, 36 Mitcham Rd, Donvale, ■ Greythorn Bowling Club, 7 Gregory Ct, Bulleen, ■ Park Orchards Tennis Club, 568 Park Rd, Park Orchards, ■ Serpell Tennis Club, 7A Bureligh Dr, Templestowe, ■ South Warrandyte Tennis Club, 64 Croydon Rd, Warrandyte South, ■ Templestowe Bowling Club, 1-3 Swilk St, Templestowe, ■ Templestowe Park Tennis Club, 94 Porter St, Templestowe, ■ Veneto Club, 191 Bullen Rd, Bulleen, ■ Warrandyte Tennis Club, 12 Taroona Ave, Warrandyte, ■ Wonga Park Tennis Club, 6 Old Yarra Rd, Wonga Park, and ■ Yarra Valley Country Club, 9-15 Templestowe Rd, Bulleen.

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Ticks & Crosses

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Local News

Fake fashion in Boroondara: Police ● Phillip Storer, CEO, Boroondara City Council Cost over-runs on two major Boroondara City projects led to a motion to the latest Council meeting to extend CEO Phillip Storer’s authorisation to approve additional contract variations of up to 5 per cent for the Camberwell Community Centre redevelopment and the Camberwell Tennis Pavilion new building and external works. Top date, the CEO can vary contract payments by 10 per cent or $100,000, whichever is the greater, on contracts over $500,000. The Canterbury Tennis Pavilion, at 25A Croydon Road, Surrey Hills, contract was awarded to Stokes Rousseau Pty Ltd for the total lump sum price of $963,483 (excluding GST). Cost variations include temporary accomodation ($19,000), client-generated and funded changes ($12,000) and stormwater and sewer connection changes ($37,000).

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Manningham Council’s move to change the category of land to ‘recreational’ means that 15 sites will pay nil charges in lieu of rates. Veneto Club will pay $15,461 in charges, and the bill for Yarra Valley Country Club will be $14,540.

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Bulleen politician Matthew Guy was quick to phone into 3AW’s Neil Mitchell program to offer his services to assist a constituent with an electorate matter.

Mitchell praise Guy’s off-air offer, and said that the Parliamentarian was “like a dog with a bone” in finding ● Matthew Guy solutions.

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Manningham Council’s customer service centre will be open by appointment only from this week due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Residemys will be able to book face to face appointments online. The Council is encouraging everyone to follow Department of Health and Human Services advice to stay at home.

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A law to compel property owners to display street numbering of their property is being renewed by Boroondara Council. The current law was due to expire on August 6. “The existing Street Numbering Local Law has provided officers with the capacity to encourage the correct street number to be displayed where there is a reluctance by some owners to not do so,” said a report to Councillors. “Confusion from incorrectly displayed street numbers effect deliveries to both residential and commercial properties, taxi and shuttle services and more importantly timely responses from emergency services such as ambulance, police, State Emergency Service and fire brigade.”

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Send your contribution to: editor@LocalPaper.com.au Contributions will be published at the sole discretion of the Editor.

■ Detectives from Boroondara Crime Investigation Unit are warning residents in the eastern suburbs to be weary of a scam involving people selling fake designer jackets.

Investigators believe most victims are approached in the street by a man purporting to be from a European fashion company.

The offender is usually well dressed, driving a luxury car, and presents a sophisticated looking business card with fake details.

They then advise the victim that they are leaving the country shortly but have promotional jackets from high end labels, such as Versace, which are worth thousands of dollars and are willing to part with them for significantly less.

After the money is handed over and the jackets given to the victim, it is realised that the jackets are cheap imitations.

On many occasions the offenders have stated that they are trying to offload the jackets to purchase a gift for their family members or give a short story about needing money for a personal emergency.

■ Manningham Council is looking to help women who have a significant contribution to make to public life. The Council seeks to souirce women who have the potential to be great local councillors. A free online workshop with Victorian Local Governance Association Inc for women considering running for local government, will be held on Saturday July 25. Registrations are essential. For more information and to register, visit bit.ly/lwlc-eastern-metro

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Investigators believe there are several different offenders who are actively involved in the scam, most are perceived to be males of European or Mediterranean appearance.

Detectives from Boroondara CIU arrested a 27-year-old South Melbourne man in early June in relation to the alleged sale of fake designer clothing.

He was charged with obtaining property by deception and dealing with the proceeds of crime.

‘Hundreds of thousands of people in south- east Melbourne live in areas no worse than country towns that are not in lockdown’

● David Limbrick MLC

“There is no guarantee there will be a vaccine, so this could be around for years.

“We still need to look after the most vulnerable, but we can’t lock down the whole of Melbourne every time there is a break-out in a particular suburb. Kids still need to go to school and people still need to make a living.”

Mr Limbrick said he is concerned that the Government might have stopped listening to people. “There are no more Parliament sittings or hearings into the matter by the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee until August.

“Meanwhile, they are batting away criticism by saying there will be a judicial inquiry in September.

“People in my electorate are angry and this standard of accountability and responsiveness to the disease is not nearly good enough,” Mr Limbrick said.

C’well Centre over-budget ■ Boroondara Council seems to be over-budget by at least $348,000 with its $6.15 million redevelopment of the Camberwell Community Centre.

The Centre site is located at 31-33 Fairholm Grove, Camberwell.

The project scope includes a full basement carpark, ground floor level consisting of entry, meeting hall and kitchen, administration, pottery studio, outdoor court and car parking, with the first floor consisting of classrooms, art rooms, well beingroom and maternal and child health facility.

The Council awarded the contract in July last year to SJ Higgins Pty Ltd for the total lump sum price of $6,158,720 (excluding GST).

Phillip Storer, Chief Executive Officer, currently has delegated authority to vary this Contract by up to $615,872.

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Set South-East free ■ David Limbrick, Liberal Democrats MLC for South East Metropolitan, s urging the Andrews State Government to consider letting COVID-free suburbs in the south-east out of lockdown early.

Mr Limbrick said while he understood the need to stop the spread of the virus, hundreds of thousands of people in southeast Melbourne live in areas no worse than country towns that are not in lockdown.

“The latest maps show that COVID cases are overwhelmingly to the north and north west of Melbourne,” Mr Limbrick said.

“In the meantime, this is devastating hundreds of businesses in areas like Kingston that are relatively free of the disease.

Mr Limbrick said he believes the Victorian Government needs to get more sophisticated with how it manages COVID.

Manningham News

■ Whitehorse Council has closed a number of facilities in line with State Government Coronavirus directions.

This includes: ■ Aqualink Box Hill and Nunawading ■ Sportlink ■ Whitehorse Manningham Libraries ■ Box Hill Town Hall/Artspace ■ Box Hill Community Arts Centre ■ Whitehorse Centre The Council website has more details.

Progress News ‘No’ to gates ■ Boroondara Council officers maintain the view the installation of gates at the Recreation Hall Reserve in Wellington St Kew is unnecessary.

A request to install gates iat two entrances is not supported, Councillors were told at the June 22 meeting.

There was concern the installation of gates and perimeter fencing could potentially attract an increased number of dogs, thereby intensifying oise for adjoining properties.

Knox News At The Basin ■ Knox Council’s works at Millers Reserve, The Basin were detailed at the municipal meeting held on June 22.

Tennis Court Renewals Design work worth $37,375 included detailed design nearing completion. There is a need to stage works with Stage 1, including courts 1-3 only.

Tree Removal Permit being prepared for cypress trees being impacted by plans to move court dimensions to the north. The review of the design is imminent.

Maroondah Mail Video stories

■ Maroondah Council, in partnership with three community groups, aims to produce 16 videos featuring personal stories of older Maroondah residents to demonstrate their significant contribution to the local community. The Council is embarking on a yearlong collaborative community video project that aims to foster communities that value and respect older people and which challenges ageist attitudes and stereotypes.

Waverley Gazette ● Camberwell Community Centre Image: Jackson Architecture “During the early stages of disposal of contaminated soil construction, a higher value of ($192,000 after PC Sum adjustvariations and associated costs ment). than anticipated were in“It is anticipated increasing curred,” Councillors were told the delegation to approve addiat the June 22 meeting. tional contract variations of up “ These variations are as- to 5 per cent would allow for sociated with delay damages the contract to be completed in ($60,000), latent conditions accordance with the existing ($96,000) and the removal and scope,” Council was told.

Register needed?

■ Monash Council has been asked if it will consider a register to be created, particularly in light of a current IBAC investigation with Casey Council where developers and councillors had alleged ties?

The reply was: “Council is committed to the highest levels of transparency. We await the outcomes of the IBAC investigations along with recommendations of reforms and will respond accordingly.”

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● Getting the message out: Premier Daniel Andrews on Monday (July 13).

■ While peri-urban municipalities such as Murrindindi are open for business, Melbourne suburban and Mitchell Shire are locked down ■ The Department of Health and Human with Stage 3 restrictions re-introduced over the Services website confirms the requirement past week. for ‘Restricted Businesses’ ib rengional arStudents within Murrindindi have returned eas such as cafes, restaurants and pubs to to school this week, but nearby in Yarra Ranges check the identification of patrons to ensure and Mitchell, most students are engaged in ‘rethey are not from metropolitan Melbourne mote learning’ from home. or Mitchell Shire.

A staff member at K-Mart Greensborough It would appear that this direction does tested positive for the virus, so the store was not allow exemptions such as those that closed on Monday, re-opening yesterday (Tues.) maybe finishing their holiday in a regional after a deep clean. area.

There were more infections in Hume than Owners/operators of a business that is reany other municipality, with 222 active cases. quired to record the names and contact deSome cases from the Menarock Aged Care tails of patrons are asked to comply with the outbreak in Essendon were taken to hospital. requirement.

Menarock Life confirmed on Monday that 14 residents and 17 staff had tested positive for COVID-19.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital confirmed ■ New pop-up and drive-through testing that a speciality 24-bed ward had been estabsites include: lished to deal with the influx of aged care pa■ Woodland Waters Reserve, Waterview tients.

Drive (Mernda) Chief Health Officer Prof. Brett Sutton said ■ Wootten Road Reserve, Tarneit he was aware of one case at the Royal Women’s ■ Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness CenHospital and another at Monash Health. tre, Greensborough (opening 9am, WednesA staff member at a Preston refugee detenday, July 15) tion facility tested positive for Coronavirus. The worker was from the Mantra Hotel.

Prof. Sutton said Victoria was facing the “the public health challenge of our lifetime” as ■ Testing is currently available for people 273 new cases were recorded on Sunday. with the following symptoms, however mild: Victoria has recorded 177 new cases of fever, chills or sweats, cough, sore throat, coronavirus in the 24 hours to Monday’s anshortness of breath, runny nose, and loss of nouncement, with the total number of cases now sense of smell or taste. at 3967.

The test takes around a minute and inThe overall total has increased by 168, after volves a swab from the back of your throat nine cases were reclassified – largely due to and nose. duplication.

The test is free for everyone. You should Within Victoria, 25 of the new cases are bring at least one form of identification – for linked to outbreaks and 151 are under investigaexample, your Medicare card, driver’s lition. One new case has been detected in a recence or student ID. turned traveller in hotel quarantine.

If you have symptoms, you must return To date, 24 people have died from home immediately after the test and remain coronavirus in Victoria. in self-isolation until you receive your test In Victoria, as at Monday result.

■ 641 cases may indicate community transmission ■ 1612 cases are currently active in Victoria ■ 72 cases of coronavirus are in hospital, including 17 in intensive care ■ If you have symptoms, get tested at: ■ 2392 people have recovered from the virus ■ Your local general practitioner. Call them Of the total cases, 3552 cases are from metbefore you visit. They may perform the test ropolitan Melbourne, while 293 are from reor refer you to a pathology provider for the gional Victoria test.

Total cases include 2100 men and 1856 ■ A GP respiratory clinic. Visit the Austrawomen. More than 1,148,300 tests have been lian Government Coronavirus (COVID-19) processed site for a full list of GP respiratory clinics Cases currently linked to public housing in and how to book an appointment.

North Melbourne, Flemington and Carlton are ■ A Victorian hospital respiratory clinic. as follows: ■ A Community Health Centre respiratory ■ 242 cases are residents of various public clinic. housing towers in North Melbourne and ■ A drive-through testing site Flemington. Investigations are continuing into ■ A regional walk-through clinic. how these cases are linked.

■ Please call ahead before visiting a test■ 32 cases are residents of various public housing site, unless you choose to be tested at a ing towers in Carlton. Investigations are condrive-through testing site. tinuing into if and/or how these cases are linked.

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New testing sites

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Across Victoria Cases by each local government area

■ Victorian healthg authorities released a list on Monday (July 13) of the number of total and active Coronavirus cases in each local government area: ■ Hume, 415 confirmed cases ever, 222 active cases current, ■ Melbourne, 312, 217, ■ Wydnham, 306, 209, ■ Brimbank, 271, 127, ■ Moonee Valley, 271, 178 ■ Moreland, 200, 88, ■ Casey, 144, 23, ■ Banyule, 140, 42, ■ Whittlesea, 137, 64, ■ Melton, 127, 51, ■ Stonnington, 120, 18, ■ Darebin, 106, 42, ■ Boroondara, 94, 18, ■ Yarra, 86, 41, ■ Maribyrnong, 84, 43, ■ Interstate, 81, 3, ■ Monash, 76, 22, ■ Greater Geelong, 74, 5, ■ Port Phillip, 72, 19, ■ Mornington Peninsula, 65, 1, ■ Glen Eira, 64, 4, ■ Hobsons Bay, 57, 26, ■ Manningham, 54, 17, ■ Whitehorse, 52, 24, ■ Frankston, 44, 3, ■ Bayside, 40, 5, ■ Kingston, 40, 5, ■ Unknown, 36, 33, ■ Greater Dandenong, 32, 3, ■ Nillumbik, 31, 4, ■ Yarra Ranges, 31, 4, ■ Knox, 30, 6, ■ Cardinia, 27, 4, ■ Mitchell, 27, 12, ■ Maroondah, 23, 7, ■ Greater Shepparton, 18, 3, ■ Greater Bendigo, 13, 4, ■ Wellington, 13, 0, ■ Ballarat. 11, 0, ■ Moira, 11, 0, ■ Macedon Ranges, 10, 1, ■ Surf Coast, 10, 1, ■ Latrobe, 9, 0, ■ Baw Baw, 8, 3, ■ Bass Coast, 7, 3, ■ Campaspe, 6, 1, ■ Mount Alexander, 6, 0, ■ South Gippsland, 6, 1, ■ Warrnambool, 6, 1, ■ Ararat, 5, 0, ■ Mildura, 5, 0, ■ Moorabool, 5, 2, ■ Overseas, 5, 0, ■ Swan Hill, 5, 1, ■ Benalla, 3, 0, ■ Horsham, 3, 0, ■ Loddon, 3, 0, ■ Mansfield, 3, 0, ■ Northern Grampians, 3, 0, ■ East Gippsland, 2, 1, ■ Gannawarra, 2, 0, ■ Hepburn, 2, 0, ■ Murrindindi, 2, 0, ■ Southernm Grampians, 2, 0, ■ Strathbogie, 2, 0, ■ Wangaratta, 2, 0, ■ Alpine, 1, 0, ■ Central Goldfields, 1, 0, ■ Corangamite, 1, 0, ■ Glenelg, 1, 0, ■ Golden Plains, 1, 0, ■ Moyne, 1, 0, ■ West Wimmera, 1, 0, ■ Wodonga, 1, 0, ■ Yarriambiack, 1, 0.

At a glance

■ To help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), stay safe by regularly washing your hands, keeping at least 1.5 metres from other people, and staying home if you feel unwell.

■ If you have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) get tested.

■ If you live in metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire you must stay at home.

You can only leave home for one of the four reasons – shopping for food and supplies, care and caregiving, exercise, and study and work, if you can’t do it from home.

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$550,000 for Train Park

ARIES: (March 21- April 20) Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 3.2.6.5.

Lotto Numbers: 3.12.26.24.40.44.

There could be a few surprises around if you are planning travel even it should be mostly a favourable period it would be wise to check everything first. Some luck with a person born under the sign of cancer.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.5.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.23.36.39.8.

Help and assistance coming from unexpected quarters and it should be a good time to start a new course in some healthy matters, exercise or vegetarian cooking. Keep out of the way of gossipmongers.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.25.40.5.44.

You might have to keep quiet and out of the way of troublesome people for the next few weeks to avoid arguments in your circle of friends. Your love life could be in for a boost and some happy moments around the corner.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Lilac Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.2.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.5.19.7.22.

You might need to take care of your mouth in more ways than one dental problem could occur and a slip of the tongue could get you into trouble. Better period financially.

LEO: (July 23- August 22) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3 Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.24.40.11.

Travel plans could be altered so be prepared to be flexible. Some very tempting propositions coming your way, keep a clear mind of what you really want. Surprise gains in financial matters.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 2.3.2.1.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.36.34.40.

Not a good time to invite anyone to stay with you and make sure no one is in a position to steal from you. Someone might need your assistance in emotional problems and some luck in games of chance.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.30.22.

Things should be moving faster and better than they have for some time and you should be able to achieve some of your long-term aims. Very good period romantically, someone seems to have his or her eye on you.

● From left: Cr Marcia Timmers-Leitch, Knox Council; Beccy Dawber, Secretary of the Bayswater Junior Football Club; and Jackson Taylor, MLA for Bayswater.

■ The Marie Wallace Train Park in Bayswater “I’m absolutely stoked for our whole comis set for a massive shake up and revitalisation munity that these projects are being delivered, thanks to the State Government. thanks to investment from the Andrews GovJackson Taylor, MLA for Bayswater, was ernment,” said Mr Taylor. pleased to announce $550,000 of funding being “We’ve loved the Train Park for years, and provided for a major redevelopment to the train now, it’s getting a new lease on life. And the park playground as well as new female-friendly new pavilion has been long overdue – massive modular constructed change-rooms for the oval congratulations to the Baysie Junior Footy Club, and an improved social room in the existing pa- Baysie Cricket Club, as well as the Knox Roavilion. drunners for helping make this happen.

The beloved train park, a Regional Play“I’m so proud to be a part of a Government ground enjoyed by so many local families, will that values the contribution great local clubs like be getting a major upgrade to the old equipment these make to our community, as well as as well as installation of new equipment and honouring the heritage of a park that has brought specialised play areas – and even a mini red generations so much joy.” Mr Taylor said. train for toddlers.

Mr Taylor says there is an overwhelming It will mean a massive boost to the park, with demand for shovel-ready community sports infamilies right across our community coming to frastructure across Victoria and includes addiplay and enjoy the space we know and love for tional funding provided through the Community many years to come as a result.

Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program.

Alongside this, the oval will be getting new This round of the Local Sports Infrastructure female friendly changerooms – it will see the Fund will deliver over $243 million in local ecoexisting pavilion expanded and repurposed to a nomic activity, creating hundreds of construcmodern, inclusive standard for all users, pro- tion, maintenance and operational jobs. moting female participation in footy, cricket and Mr. Taylor has acknowledged Knox Council all sports, for all users of the park – including for its commitment and financial contribution to the Bayswater Junior Football Club, the the exciting projects and their valued continued Bayswater Cricket Club and the Knox Road- partnership. runners.

- Contributed

When will station open?

PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 5.6.9.3.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.30.11.

Watch your eating habits and your weight this is a period when the good things in life are irristable. Some problems with relationships but this should only be temporary and soon the peace and calm you hope for should prevail.

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■ Mira Xiaoyu has been able to secure an amended planning permit for a development at 6-8 Saladin Avenue, Glen Waverley.

An application was made to Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal member Tracy Watson, to set aside Monash Council's decision.Seven double-storey dwellings are planned for the site.

Next meeting ■ The next meeting of Manningham City Council is due to be held on Tuesday, July 28. The most recent municipal meeting was held on June 23 via Zoom videoconferencing.

Arts contributions ■ Manningham Art Gallery, Art Studios and the Doncaster Playhouse will remain closed until further notice.

Artists are being encouraged to submit their work to the‘When in Lockdown’ project.

Share at manningham.vic.gov.au/when-inlockdown

Dob them in: City ■ Whitehorse Council says that playgrounds and skate parks are closed, but that it was disappointing to hear people are using closed playgrounds.

“We encourage you to use our open spaces for daily exercise, by maintaining physical distancing and following advice from Victorian Department of Health and Human Services,” said the Council’s Facebook page.

“If you see people using closed play equipment, please call the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 to report this.”

Transparency time

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20) Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 5.6.9.8.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.37.44.

Some difficulties in redeeming possessions that have been promised, you might have to engage a professional person for help. Real estate and land could be playing a big part in this periods dealings.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.3.2.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.24.40.22.

Thee should be some evidence about improved financial matters very soon. Very busy social life expected and new people to meet and success in romantic matters also indicated.

■ The Victorian and Civil Administrative Tribunal last week confirmed permission for Jay Soma and Liam O'Brien for the construction of an extension to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres at 62B Fitzwilliam St, Kew. VCAT member Kerrie Birtwistle allowed the Boroondara Council permit application to be changed from the name of Lee Anderson and others.

The existing single storey dwelling is a backyard setting, the Tibunal was told.

7 dwellings sought

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.2.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.25.40.6.20.

Rewards from deeds done in the past and recognition of your achievements most likely. Prosperity should be just around the corner for many and your hunches should pay well during this period.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 4.6.2.1.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.15.26.34.44.

An interest or hobby could take you away from your usual surroundings and give you a new lease of life. Health should improve and talk about moving or travel is very prominent. You could be able to help someone in need.

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● Ashburton Police Station. Photo courtesy Herald Sun. when the police were present, ■ David Davis, the Coalition because otherwise you could Leader in the Legislative go there to seek assistance and Council, has asked the Govthere would be no assistance ernment when Ashburton Poavailable. lice Station will re-open.

“Obviously now with the “My matter is for the attenCOVID matter the government tion of the Minister for Police has closed the police station and Emergency Services in the completely, and I ask: when other place, and it concerns the will it be reopened?

Ashburton police station, “When will the people of which I have visited several Ashburton and surrounding times in recent weeks. It is areas be able to have proper closed. policing services in the area?

“Last year, before the “Community policing is imCOVID emergency, it was ● David Davis MLC portant. It is no good having wound back by this government “So you have got some idea police at big regional centres; over recent years to the stage where in fact the FOI we got that most days you would go they need to be in the local on this station shows that po- there and you would have to community, where they can lice were present at the station be hopeful of course that crime actually prevent crime,” Mr would be committed on a day Davis said.

■ Monash Mayor Cr Stuart James has addressed a question whether the Council believes its Councillors and staff are transparent and open with developer relationships.

“Our Councillor Code of Conduct manages the requirements of councillors in terms of conduct in public office including misuse of position and conflicts of interest,” Cr James said.

“Our code of conduct for staff also stipulates standards of behaviour that addresses conflicts of interest.

“Our busy planning team has the most professional contact with developers, as is expected when it comes to the issue of applications to develop land and aspirations to build in the City of Monash,” Cr James said.

Library services

■ Whitehorse Council says that a number of library services will continue to be available during the latest six-week lockdown in metropolitan Melbourne: ■ Home Delivery ■ Access the large digital collection ■ Digital programs and events ■ Ask a Librarian phone or email assistance Mon. to Sat .,10am-5pm

Batterham better ■ Works at Batterham Reserve at The Basin were raised at the latest Knox Council meeting.

Social club refurbishment works have been completed. The amenities refit is being undertaken as part of building extension project, said a Council spokesman.

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Editor’s Diary Editor Ash Long first started newspaper work in 1969. He began writing for local newspapers in 1973. Over those 47 years he has kept extensive diaries and local photo files.

From Our Files - 90 Years Ago July 1930

Box Hill electricity

■ On Tuesday evening the Box Hill Council decided to borrow £20,000 by the issue of debentures to carry out extensions, to its electric supply undertaking.

In moving that this be done, Cr. Baker said that it was in pursuance of the council’s usual financial policy in connection with its electrical undertaking.

It was not fresh expenditure that was contemplated, as most of the work had already been carried out. Their policy was to keep up the gradual extension of the system by means of an overdraft on account until such time as the amount was big enough to fund and take out a loan. This stage had been reached, and that was why they were raising this loan.

Below standard ■ In prosecutions for the sale of milk which failed to comply with requirements under the Pure Foods Act, assurances were given that the milk had been retailed to customers in the same condition as it was received from the wholesalers.

Robert John Gray, an officer of the City of Box Hill, gave evidence that on June 1, at Mont Albert, he purchased from C. Castles, junr., 1½ pints of milk, which he divided into three portions, one of which was given to the defendant, another was forwarded to the analyst, and the remainder retained by himself.

The results showed that the sample did not comply with the standard, being 3 per cent, below the standard in percentage of total solids and 6 per cent, in its percentage of solids not - fat. No boric acid or formaldehyde was detected in the sample.

Defendant, who pleaded not guilty, was fined £ 1, with £2/12/6 costs.

Guides’ Dance ■ A very successful and enjoyable night was spent in the Mitcham Scout Hall on Saturday, when the Girl Guides held a dance for an unfortunate Girl Guide who has lost her sight.

The hall was prettily decorated with gum, wattle and streamers. Music was supplied

by Bennett and Wall's orchestra, and a dainty supper was served, which the Girl Guides thank all those who so generously gave them, also those wlo gave donations and all who helped io make the evening such a success.

Total profits were £ 12/1/-. Euchre prizes were won by Mrs. Grundy and Mr. Miller, the boobies going to Mrs. Paynter and B. Raleigh: The Monte Carlo was won by Mrs Dale and Mr. Stevens, and a cake, Miss Pollard.

Box Hill High School ■ The first meeting: of the Advisory Council of the Box Hill High School was held at the school on July 10.

In addition to Mr. Charles (principal), there were present Crs. J. D. Howie, J. B. Pridimore, Geo. Ramsay, ex-Cr. J. S. Gawler (representative of the Education Department), Cr. H. J. Baker (special nominee of the Box Hill City Council), also Messrs. R.T. Gepp (Blackburn) , W. J. Swan (Balwyn) and A. H. Serpell (Box Hill), elected at a meeting of parents.

Owing to his late nomination, Cr. L. J. Gray was unable to be present.

Cr. Baker was elected to the position of chairman for the term of the present council, till June 30, 1932.

Cr. Baker expressed his thanks for the compliment paid to the Box Hill City Council by electing him as chairman.

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‘Outbreak of hypocrisy’ ■ Local MLC David Limbrick’s behaviour in attending the Black Lives Matter rally was caused a ‘contempt of Parliament’ by Jeff Bourman, Eastern Victoria MLC ( Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party Victoria).

Mr Bourman labelled the rally attendance as irresponsible, possibly putting the health of other Parliamentarians at risk.

Mr Limbrick underwent a COVID-19 test which proved negative.

Nazih Elasmar, President of the Legislative Council, said: “I will deal with an alleged matter of Parliamentary privilege. I advise the house that Mr Bourman wrote to me alleging a matter of privilege in accordance with standing order 21.01.

“Mr Bourman submitted to me that I allow a motion to proceed forthwith proposing to suspend Mr Limbrick from the Parliament for the sitting week.

“Mr Bourman submitted that the actions of Mr Limbrick in attending the Parliament this week would be considered a contempt of the Parliament in that he has jeopardised the health of all members, with such consequences being that he obstructed or hindered the performance of their duties.

“This is a highly unusual allegation of contempt. However, Mr Bourman’s submission is not baseless because standing order 21.01 is one of very few procedures that provide for a debate and decisions of the house to happen immediately, and this is clearly a matter that is not only relevant if dealt with immediately but the President must determine if the allegation is relevant to a contempt of Parliament.

“A contempt of Parliament is an act or omission which obstructs or impedes any member of the house in the discharge of their duty or which has a tendency, directly or indirectly, to produce such results.”

Mr Limbrick replied: “I am actually very

■ Outcomes of preliminary consultation on the draft Ashburton Heritage Gap Study were presented to the Boroondara Council Urban Planning Special Committee at its July 6 meeting.

Preliminary consultation on the draft study was undertaken from November 11 to December 9.

Some 56 submissions were received in response to Council’s call for feedback, comprising 12 supporting submissions, four neutral submissions and 40 opposing submissions.

Nunawading Hub

■ The Nunawading Community Hub is close to completion and an opening is expected in September.

Whitehorse Mayor Cr Sharon Ellis said the former Nunawading Primary School site was set to take its place as an iconic community meeting place.

“The historical significance of the site has been preserved with careful restoration of the heritage school building,” Cr Ellis said

Meeting cancelled

● Jeff Bourman MLC proud to have attended the rally n the course of discharging my duties as a parliamentarian.

“It is my job, as it is the job of other people that were at the rally, such as police officers, journalists, ambulance officers and everyone else.

“I have since shown no symptoms. I have had a test that has come back negative.

“But I would like to alert the chamber to an outbreak of hypocrisy over here. Someone who has complained about some of these lockdown measures -,” Mr Limbrick said.

Mr Bourman said that if Mr Limbrick was in the House, he would withdraw for the day.

Sex with two patients: Austin nurse reprimanded ■ Former Austin Health nurse Jessica Middleton has been reprimanded after the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal heard that she had personal and sexual relationships with two patients.

Tribunal members J. Billings, M. Archibald and P. Barry, were told that Ms Middleton had been suspended since August 2017, and that she had accessed patient records without authority.

The Tribunal said that Ms Middleton made a misleading statement to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia by not disclosing the second relationship when immediate action had been proposed in relation to the first relationship.

Ms Middleton’s registration as a health practitioner was cancelled, and she is is disqualified from applying for registration as a health practitioner for the period ending August 31, 2021.

“Ms Middleton holds a Bachelor of Nursing and a Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing,” said the Tribunal.

“In February 2016 Ms Middleton commenced employment as a Graduate Nurse (Mental Health), initially in the Psychological Trauma Recovery Service inpatient ward of Austin Health She resigned in June 2017.”

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● A former Austin Health nurse may not apply to register as a health professional until Aug. 2021 “Patient 1 was vulnerable Specialised services are provided to past and current- as he suffers from mental illserving Australia Defence ness, specifically he is a vetForce personnel as well as per- eran with post-traumatic stress sons with trauma-related men- disorder, major depressive disorder and polysubstance tal health conditions.

“Ms Middleton is aged 33 abuse.

“Ms Middleton comyears. She is divorced. She and her ex-husband share custody menced a personal relationship of their two young children,” with Patient 1 while he was an inpatient of Ward 17, after playthe Tribunal was told.

“It is alleged that Ms ing games of pool with him in Middleton had a personal and the evenings and then began sexual relationship with a pa- exchanging text messages with tient that began in 2016; that she him.

“Patient 2 was vulnerable accessed that patient’s medical records without authority on as he suffers from mental illfour occasions that year; that ness, specifically post- traushe had a personal and sexual matic stress disorder , major relationship with a second pa- depressive disorder, gentient in 2017; and that she pro- eralised anxiety order, polyvided misleading information to substance abuse and has exthe Board in connection with perienced suicidal ideation and the proposed suspension of her homelessness.”

The second relationship beregistration.

“Patient 1 was admitted as gan after playing pool, smokan inpatient of the PTRS in ing cigarettes and excahnging text messages.

Ward 17.

■ The Special Services Committee meeting of Boroondara Council, due to have been held on Monday night (July 13) this week, was cancelled.

A Special Council Meeting at 6.30pm was scheduled to discuss the North East Link: Adoption and Endorsement of the Boroondara Tree Canopy Replacement Plan and the Biodiversity Replacement Plan.

New crossings

■ Whitehorse is about to introduce 12 new staffed road crossings operating from Term 3.

■ Williams Rd, Blackburn, near Springfield Rd, servicing Blackburn High School ■ Springfield Rd, Blackburn, near Heppner St, servicing Blackburn High School ■ Surrey Rd, Blackburn, near Whitehorse Rd, servicing Blackburn High School ■ Orchard Grove, Blackburn North, near Canora St, servicing Orchard Grove Primary School ■ Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill, near Middleborough Rd, servicing Box Hill High School ■ Station St, Box Hill North, near Woodhouse Grove, servicing Box Hill North Primary School ■ Albion Rd, Blackburn, near Middle-borough Rd, servicing Laburnum Primary School ■ Whitehorse Rd, Mitcham, near Victory St, servicing Antonio Park Primary School ■ Doncaster East Rd, Mitcham, near Mitcham Rd, servicing Mitcham Primary School ■ Philip St Vermont, near Karwitha St, servicing Vermont Primary School ■ Mullens Rd, Vermont South, near Livingstone Rd, servicing Livingstone Primary School ■ Elgar Rd, Burwood, near Burwood Highway, servicing Presbyterian Ladies’College

Liquor licence

■ Marjorie Kennedy is apllying for a liquor licence for premises at 149 Union Rd, Surrey Hills.

Ms Kennedy has appliued for permission for the sale and consumption of liquor associated with a food and drink premises.

Balwyn application

■ Three dwellings on a lot is the plan for a property at 30 Abbott St, North Balwyn, which is going before Boroondara Council.

S. Hills demolition

■ A partial demolition and construction of alterations worth $500,000 is the subject of a planning permit application before Boroondara Council.

The application applies to 42 Warrigal Rd, Surrey Hills.

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Observations Mildura Arts

■ Mildura Arts Centre has been open for nearly a month and they say it has been fantastic to connect again with locals and visitors in person.

MAC is excited to open three new exhibitions in the gallery this month. The Gallery also appreciates that while the doors are open, you may still not visit so the Gallery will continue to create online tours of the exhibitions and other online experiences to keep you connected and entertained.

Blurry Borders: Photographer Kristan Emerson has been shooting the world on his overseas travels since 2011.

On their own, the photographs are beautiful - but take into account that the photographer has 3 per cent vision only in one eye and you won't believe what he can capture.

Blurry Borders features images from Pakistan, Myanmar, India and Bangladesh.

The photographs were taken as a way to see and experience the world using digital technology.

Exhibition closes Sunday September 13.

Location Gallery 3.

MidNAG: MidNAG ( Northumberland Arts Group) Poetry Posters A selection of posters from the Mildura Arts Centre Collection created by the MidNAG in the 1970s.

Exhibition closes Sunday September 6.

Location Gallery 1 Dreams of Another Life: Artist: Pia Larsen contemplates the passage of migration - the act of leaving one place to make a new life elsewhere.

The subject M, arrived in Australia as a 17-year-old in 1948 as part of Australia's Mass Migration Scheme for Europe's Displaced, post WWII. The work draws from research as well as a personal connection to M who worked for my parents and looked after me as a child said the artist.

The archival and documentary source material has been manipulated and re-worked using collage, text and colour.

Woven Through this appraisal of the historical narrative, and its iconography, are M's unrealised dreams and hopes, suppressed by work and family responsibilities ad the times in which she lived.

Exhibition opens Thursday July 16 and closes Sunday September 13. Location Gallery 4 Mildura Arts Centre 199 Coreton Rd. Mildura - Peter Kemp

True Crime Live

■ TEG Dainty announces the second instalment Australian True Crime: Live - In Conversation with Andrew Rule and Julia Robson which will stream live online at 8 pm on Saturday (July 18).

Australian True Crime: Live is a professionally produced show that will see comedian and media personality Meshel Laurie, journalist and true crime writer Emily Webb and Julia Robson (Chasing Charlie) broadcast from live in-studio, with Andrew Rule (Chopper/Underbelly) joining via video link.

Andrew will talk about his time and experiences working with the infamous Mark 'Chopper' Read, and Julia will take viewers behind the scenes of the hit podcast Chasing Charlie—including stories that never made it to air. Andrew and Julia will also participate in a Q&A, answering questions from the audience.

Andrew Rule is one of Australia’s most prolific crime writers and gatekeeper to some of the country’s most intriguing and colourful true crime stories.

Julia Robson is an eminent private investigator with a career spanning undercover stints around the world, media work.

Early bird tickets (strictly limited) start at $14.90+fees and are on sale at www.nottoodeep.com.au Tickets are valid for the live show and replay, allowing fans to ‘watch live or watch later’.

- Cheryl Threadgold

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The Arts Digital Concert Hall

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

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2020

Trask chats with Trask

■ Columnist Kevin Trask recorded an interview with his cousin Diana Trask, on Heidelberg based radio station 96.5 Inner FM, to celebrate the entertainer’s 80th birthday.

The interview can be heard in replay via the Facebook page - 96.5 Inner FM. In the interview, Diana Trask talks of her early days as a Mebourne entertainer in the days of Graham Kennedy’s IMT, and then an international career.

● Entertainer Diana Trask with editor Ash Long.

HELLO SATELLITES ■ Melbourne-based musician and songwriter, Hello Satellites aka Eva Popov, has released her debut solo single Thief ahead of her forthcoming album, There is a Field ,which is set for release in early 2021.

Built from sampled ukulele parts and retro synths, Thief is a moody clockwork reflection on regret and accountability.

“Thief was written as a fairly quick, throwaway song on my daughter’s ukulele" explained Eva. "It’s quick simplicity allowed me to reflect back on a situation in my life where I hadn’t been honest with myself, or anyone, despite my best intentions.

“Thief is about frustrations. At the time of writing I had a family, I was a friend, a wife and a mother, doing the best as I could through curating emotions and actions.

“Yet, the underlying truth was something much more volatile and wild. And in curating and avoiding the truth, I felt like I had become a liar and a thief, unable to repair a reality that sat murkily in the past.

“So, with my daughter’s ukulele at hand, I found myself pouring out this song filled with all its simplicity as a complete reflection on where I had been and where I am today.’’

With three albums under the moniker Hello Satellites and two solo releases, this is Hello Satellites first album release in three years.

The accompanying music video was created

by Anastassia Krstevska and Cam Venn who joined Eva Popov on a road trip to her favourite Australian destinations – Venus Bay and Wilsons Promontory.

“We used cameras and our phones to explore the concept of timelapse, movement and the natural elements.

“We improvised with movement and speed, in the end creating what I hope is a love letter to the wild and wonderful South Gippsland coast, as well as a reflection on time and making and unmaking,” said Eva. Hello Satellites’ fourth album, There is a Field, is a one-woman exploration of Eva Popov’s relationship to the Australian landscape, her entanglement with addiction and digital disconnection and a search for healing.

“I wrote this album from a suburban perspective of a person surrounded by concrete and buried by coping strategies, where land becomes mythical.

“I was fueled by the search for fictional and

● Melbourne Digital Concert Hall founders Chris Howlett and Adele Schonhardt.

■ It's no surprise that these corona virus times are terrible for the performing arts sector.

But Radio 3MBS board members and wellknown Melbourne classical musical identities Adele Schonhardt and Chris Howlett put their heads together and came up with the idea of Melbourne Digital Concert Hall.

Performers were booked to do a live concert on stage, but instead of having a live audience, Melbourne music lovers could buy a ticket for $20 and stream the performance live to the comfort of their own lounge rooms.

The beauty of this idea is that Melbourne's musicians could still perform, and earn some grocery money as the proceeds went to the musicians.

Now MDCH has gone a step further, launching MDCHonDemand, where music lovers can select from a series of concerts already performed, which they can buy access to for seven days for only $20.

"With this second lockdown, Adele and I want to do all that is possible to support the Melbourne music community," Chris Howlett said.

"MDCHonDemand is a way that we can support musicians that have played previously and also enable more Melbourne music to be broadcast into the homes of those who face another six weeks at home," Chris explained.

So who can you see?

There is a wealth of options for music lovers to choose from, from the Australian Chamber Choir or the Plexus Ensemble, to The Fidelio Quarter playing Beethoven, or magical Melbourne pianist Hoang Pham bringing The Blue Danube home to Melbourne.

To keep our local musicians eating, just visit www.melbournedigitalconcerthall.com for details of all artists and programs. Or you can book by phone 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday on 0408 339 145.

So in this latest lockdown, don't just feed your sourdough starter to bake delicious bread - pay your $20 and help put bread on the table of our fine local musicians.

- Julie Houghton

Media Flashes

● Eva Popov, Hello Satellites real places where restlessness turns to acceptance, lostness turns to belonging, loss and regret is offered up for redemption. Thief is the start of this journey,” explained Eva. Produced and released independently with the support of long-time collaborator Nick Huggins, the album can be heard on all streaming platforms.

- Cheryl Threadgold

■ Jordan Bissell has started a new role as a Producer at A Current Affair.

■ News Corp Australia has announced it will launch 50 digital-only mastheads over the next three years, with 15 to be launched by the end of September. These mastheads will cover local crime and court, planning and development, schools, health and lifestyle in the relevant local area.

One of the first titles will be in Ballarat in Victoria. The first 15 titles will see eight in Victoria, five in NSW and two in South Australia. All but one of the 15 will be based in regional areas, including Albury-Wodonga, Ballarat, Bendigo, Gippsland, Latrobe Valley, Mildura and Shepparton.

■ Sharri Markson has re-joined The Australian to lead investigations. She joins from The Daily Telegraph where she was Political Editor-at-Large. Sharri will also continue as host of her eponymous show, Sharri, on Sky News.

■ Katina Curtis will join The Age's political team in the Canberra press gallery from August 3 as a Political Reporter.

■ Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID19 crisis in Melbourne, 3AW has announced that all regular programmes will return to air from this week. All program hosts currently on leave will return to work, while future leave plans have been suspended.

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Victorian Arts Morn. Peninsula Regional Gallery

■ Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is temporary closed for a six-week period due to COVID - 19.

The Gallery is launching MPRG TV - a series of online events you can enjoy from home.

Please tune into mprg.mornpen.vic. gov.au/LEARN/MPRG-TV at the date and time listed to watch a live-stream of the event.

MPRG: Fifty Exhibition and Publication Launch Thursday July 25. 6pm-6.30pm Join the Gallery online for the historic launch of MPRG: Fifty, a celebration of the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery 50th anniversary of the collection.

Martin Foley, State Minister for Creative Industries, will launch the exhibition, along with Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor, Cr Sam Hear, Susan McCulloch , MPRG Artistic Director/ Senior Curator Danny Lacy and the Peninsula Chamber Musicians.

Artist Studio Series: Artistic Director Senior Curator Danny Lacy talks to significant artists from around the globe who are represented in the MPRG collection.

Raymond Arnold Thursday July 30. 7.30pm -8pm.

A renowned Australian printmaker, Raymond grew up on the Mornington Peninsula and now resides in Queenstown Tasmania. His etching Elsewhere World - Expanded Field Panorama 2017 was purchased by the Friends of MPRG from the 2018 National Works on Paper and features on the cover of the collection publication.

Euan Macleod: Thursday August 6. 7.30pm-8pm New Zealand-born Euan Macleod has been represented in numerous MPRG curated group exhibitions and he undertook a residency at the gatekeepers Cottage, Police Point Shire Park in 2016.

Jess Johnson: Thursday August 13 .7.30pm -8pm Jess is a New York-based contemporary artist who works in drawing, installation, animation and virtual reality.

Her drawings depict alternative realms while her collaborations with VR animators adapt these works into video animations and virtual reality. Jess will be joining from New York.

Cameron Robbins: Thursday August 20. 7.30pm-8pm.

Cameron Robbins’s work Solar Loggerheads was recently on display in the MPRG foyer in 2018, he created a site-specific wind drawing as part of a public program for the National Works on Paper that he later donated top the MPRG Collection .

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Cnr Reserve - Dunns Rd, Mornington - Peter Kemp

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Epidemic, Melbourne, 1919

● Trades Hall notice advising that union meetings were suspended

● Melbourne’s Great Hall, 1919.

● At the Melbourne Exhibition Buildings, 1919.

■ A decade ago, Rebecca Barnard created the Caravan Singalong Society. A handful of warblers turned into a throng, and more when Billy Miller joined in..

With spontaneity the key ingredient, singer/ songwriters Rebecca and Billy used their legendary singing and performing ability to create a monthly singalong night that has been sold out for several years.

The Caravan Choir (with Rebecca and Billy out the front) has been a regular highlight at the Sacred Heart of St Kilda Concert for many years, performing with household names like Colleen Hewett, Tim Rogers and Red Symons, to name but a few.

With the Caravan Club closing down earlier this year, the Singalong Society with Rebecca Barnard and Billy Miller is moving to The Memo Music Hall on September 2 for a VIP Live and Intimate Experience.

Date: Wednesday, September 2 Times: 7pm-8pm, 9pm-10pm Venue: Memo Music Hall, 88 Acland St., St Kilda Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/ book/sessions?eid=639997&embed=true - Cheryl Threadgold

Belinda’s new role

New SBS chair

■ George Savvides has been appointed as Chair of SBS for a period of five years. His appointment follows the conclusion of Dr Bulent Hass Dellal’s term as Chair last month.

George had been Deputy Chair at SBS since 2017.

■ The Castlemaine State Festival has announced $15,000 in grants for local creatives as part of their We Are Here artist commission project.

To celebrate regional Victoria’s diverse and forward-thinking creative community, Castlemaine State Festival’s COVID-19 artist relief project will offer respite for vulnerable artists as well as provide a platform to showcase new artforms, ideas and attitudes.

We Are Here will provide grants for a suite of bold new works by artists living in Mount Alexander Shire, Macedon Ranges, Hepburn Shire, Central Goldfields Shire and the City of Greater Bendigo, or projects created within these regions.

Four new performing/live works artists will receive a grant of $3000 to bring their project to life. Three projection/lens artists will receive $1000 each for their new works. All works will be considered for inclusion in the 2021 Castlemaine State Festival.

Castlemaine State Festival Director Glyn Roberts said that now, more than ever, people are looking to the arts to find comfort, connection and perspective.

“In the face of the global pandemic, our region needs to the experience of art to help aid recovery and reconnection.

“We are committing our 2021 Festival wholeheartedly to supporting our collective re-emergence from this life-changing crisis.

“It is going to be a fascinating journey for both artists and audiences as we emerge from this unforeseen and devastating disruption in our lives,” said Glyn.

The Castlemaine State Festival celebrates daring imagination, courageous ideas and communal spirit.

Held every two years, the Festival which is centred on Dja Dja Wurrung country, brings together people and their passions through a program of events that are locally anchored, yet resonant with global voices and issues.

The Festival program reflects on the world with a uniquely local perspective, through the collectively shared experience of art and culture.

Expressions of interest are now open for eligible artists to apply until Wednesday, July 22, with successful artists announced midAugust.

To apply visit castlemainefestival.com.au/ commissions Castlemaine State Festival runs from March 19-28.’

- Cheryl Threadgold

Singalong Society

Observations Magic broadcasts

■ The Australian Institute of Magic is broadcasting live via Zoom from the Laneway Theatre every Friday night during lockdown.

Each week magician Tim Ellis will be joined by a special guest act and each week the show will be different because viewers choose the magic they want to see performed.

The guest line up is as follows: ■ Friday, July 17: Nicholas J Johnson ■ Friday, July 24: Chi Han Yeo ■ Friday, July 31: Dom Chambers ■ Friday, August 7: Nick Kay ■ Friday, August 14 :Lawrence Leung Tickets can be booked at www.TheLanewayTheatre.com - Cheryl Threadgold

What’s On Castlemaine rocks

● Women wearing surgical masks, 1919.

■ Belinda Grant-Geary is now a Digital Production Editor at nine.com.au. She was previously a Senior Network Producer at the news website. Belinda will continue to edit the homepage, while also driving the breaking news agenda and managing digital best practice across the news and lifestyle spaces.

- Telum Australia

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

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

Out and About

Nobu opens more Downunder

■ Nobu Matsuhisa opened his original Japanese restaurant simply called 'Matsuhisa' on La Cienega Boulevard in West Hollywood near the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites back in the late seventies.

This restaurant has had the house full sign up all these years.

When it came time to open up more restaurants around the world, Nobu realised that his first name had more commercial appeal and the empire began.

He opened a Nobu restaurant in the Hollywood end of La Cienega, a few miles from his very first restaurant, even closer to the Ramada Plaza Hotel on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood.

Nobu joined forces with famous Hollywood actor Robert De Niro and film producer Meir Teper and opened a Nobu restaurant in New York.

In 2007 Nobu was opened in Melbourne at Crown Casino.

Another Nobu was opened in Perth in 2011 and in December of this year another Nobu restaurant will be opened in Sydney at the Casino.

2015 saw JamesPacker spending $140 million to take a 10 per cent interest in the Nobu restaurant and hotel empire. So far there are 42 Nobu restaurants and 10 Nobu hotels in 40 countries.

West Hollywood, Calif.

■ West Hollywood is a trendy area known for its high-energy nightlife.

The fabled Sunset Strip features the Chateau Marmont, a swanky celebrity hideaway, plus comedy clubs and live music venues like the legendary Whiskey a Go Go. Santa Monica Boulevard, awash in rainbow flags, is home to a number of gay bars, dance clubs and shops.

West Hollywood also offers some of the city's most buzzworthy restaurants.

Top Spot: Craig’s ● Pictured at the original 'Matsuhisa' restaurant in West Hollywood is Nobu himself and Managing Director of Ramada West Hollywood Alan Johnson.

Countries still divided

The Cashless Society ■ Technology is revolutionising banking and the desire for efficiency led to the invention of crypto currency.

Invented in 2008 by "Satoshi Nakamoto", crypto is a Peer to Peer Electronic Cash system using the currency 'Bitcoin'.

The development of crypto currency has been rapid, with several thousand coins joining the market.

Crypto currency is a digital currency without intrusion from any central authority yet facilitates secure transactions with minimal interferences from other parties like hackers; it uses private and public keys enhancing privacy and security making it easier to carry out monetary transactions.

When crypto currency began it didn't make sense to most people because it was a new idea in the financial market.

Despite people being accustomed to cash transactions crypto currency is gradually invading our lives.

This is how crypto currency will change your life in the near future.

Crypto-currency privacy ■ Do you care about the security of your credit card details whenever you engage in a financial transaction?

Exchanging and storing cash is an option people have, but the trend today indicates the preference for crypto currencies such as Bitcoin over cash.

It is not an accident; neither is it circumstantial. Cryptocurrency is significantly more secure.

You have better control of your finances Insufficient liquidity ratio potentially lowers the ability of banks and other financial institutions to meet higher cash demands of their customers in times of stress.

Recently, Greek banks had low liquidity ratios allowing only for a withdrawal of a maximum of 60 Euros per day.

Cryptocurrency gives you total control of your funds.

No middlemen ■ Almost everything we do today has middlemen, even more so in the finance industry.

So, the fate of your transaction often lies at the mercies of third parties. The service always comes with a price, and it costs you whenever you initiate a transaction.

Think of transactional costs, extra duties, and withdrawal fees potentially scaling down your earnings. There was no option for customers to avoid third parties until technology developed crypto currency.

The rapid changes in crypto currency create many exciting new possibilities in the near future.

In fact, PayPal is about to launch crypto currency services for their 305 million users. Expect crypto currency to be a very beneficial part of your life.

■ American cuisine restaurant, including meatloaf and ribeye steak, in a handsome venue known for celeb sightings.

One night I saw Ellen DeGeneres and Joe Walsh from the Eagles dining there and as I left, Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx pulled into the valet in a bright white Lamborghini.

Now you have to admit, that is pretty impressive star spotting in one night at Craig's at 8826 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069, United States.

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

● Bill Bratton

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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'.

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■ Despite major changes in laws and norms surrounding the issue of same-sex marriage and the rights of LGBT people around the world, public opinion on the acceptance of homosexuality in society remains sharply divided by country, region and economic development.

As it was in 2013, when the question was last asked, attitudes on the acceptance of homosexuality are shaped by the country in which people live.

Those in Western Europe and the Americas are generally more accepting of homosexuality than are those in Eastern Europe, Russia, Ukraine, the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa. And the public in the Asia-Pacific region generally are split.

This is a function not only of economic development of nations, but also religious and political attitudes.

But even with these sharp divides, views are changing in many of the countries that have been surveyed since 2002, when Pew Research Centre first began asking this question.

In many nations, there has been an increasing acceptance of homosexuality, including in the United States, where 72 per cent say it should be accepted, compared with just 49 per cent as recently as 2007.

Undertain future ■ Painting a dire portrait of crime and policing in America, former NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton laments he has "never seen it so bad in terms of the potential for continued disarray," pointing to a return to the dangers of the 70s and 80s.

"We are a country in cities, all of our cities whose social norms of behavior and criminal justice system are in extreme disarray, and it's getting worse, not better," Bratton, who has spent 50 years in policing, running police departments in New York City, Boston and Los Angeles. Bratton noted disturbing trends in Democrat-run cities "tilting incredibly fast to the far left" working to reduce police forces while civil unrest burns.

"We are rapidly moving toward a repeat of the 70s and 80s that led to our worst crime year in our history in our country, 1990," Bratton said. "In city after city, shootings, murderers, violence, and other forms of crime are on the increase. And nobody's paying any attention to it. It's amazing. They will start paying attention to it farther into the summer because there's no sign that it's going to abate."

There had been progress in the past 30 years, Bratton noted, but it has become erased at one shake of a former child's toy. "It's an Etch-a-Sketch moment," Bratton said.

"It's as if all of a sudden all of the good has been erased, and all we're focusing on is the bad." Bratton does admit there are bad police officers who need to be dealt with, but vilifying the good people risking their lives to protect our cities is demoralizing them, too. "It's understandable that they are demoralized; unfortunately, they're going to get even more demoralized if you look at what's going on in the criminal justice reform movement," he added

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■ These days you have to be a certain age to remember the American film star Joe E. Brown.

I guess his most popular screen line was in the 1959 film Some Like It Hot - at the end of the film, Jack Lemmon dressed as a woman in the speedboat removes his wig and says, "I'm a MAN!" Joe E Brown, playing the millionaire trying to woo him, turns to the camera with a smile and delivers the classic line, "Well, nobody's perfect."

Joseph Evans Brown was born in Holgate, Ohio in 1891. He came from a family of seven children.

At the age of nine Joe joined a circus as a tumbler and acrobat in The Five Marvellous Ashtons.

He was in San Francisco during the great earthquake of 1906. Joe became a baseball player for three years before re-joining the circus.

He went into Vaudeville and then performed on Broadway as a comedian. Joe met Kathryn McGraw and they were married in 1915.

He began making films in 1928 and worked for The Warner Brothers Studios.

By 1931 Joe E. Brown was the leading man in many films. One of his favourite film roles was in Elmer The Great where he played a rookie baseball player.

Joe also played that role on stage for many years and in The Lux Radio Theatre.

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In 1935 he won acclaim for his role in the film adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream when he played Flute, the bellows -mender.

His film roles included Fireman Save My Child, Son Of ASailor, The Circus Clown and Hollywood Canteen.

Kathryn and Joe had two grown-up sons in 1939 when war broke out. Joe testified before the House Immigration Committee to support a bill to allow 20,000 German Jewish refugees into the United States.

Kathryn and Joe adopted two girls from that program. His boys Don and Joe volunteered for service US Army Corps.

In 1942 his son Captain Donald Evan Brown

● Lydia Roberti with Joe E Brown was killed during a routine training flight. After the funeral Joe dedicated himself to entertaining the troops.

He was the first entertainer to go to the South Pacific and Alaska. Wherever the GIs served Joe would go and they all became his sons.

This was a man who hated comedy that insulted other people; he was apparently a very nice and sincere person.

After the war finished the film roles had dried up and Joe E. Brown returned to the stage.

He played ‘Elwood P. Dowd’, in the comedy Harvey.

Elwood talked to his friend who was a giant imaginary rabbit. He won the Tony award on Broadway in 1949 for his performance in Harvey. (James Stewart was cast as Elwood P. Dowd in the film version.)

In 1950 Joe E. Brown was in Melbourne

performing Harvey at the Comedy Theatre - also in the cast were Doreen Wilson and Charles Dorning. (I wish I had seen it.)

He played his most memorable role of ‘Captain Andy’ in the MGM musical film Showboat in 1951.

When I interviewed his co star Kathryn Grayson many years ago she spoke of him with such love.

In 1963 Joe had a cameo role in the Stanley Kramer film It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World.

Joe E. Brown died of a stroke in 1973, in Brentwood, Los Angeles, at the age of 81.

He never used ‘blue material’ and he was loved by his family, public and fellow performers.

His wife Kathryn passed away in 1978. Joe E. Brown always related the comment from a six-year-old child. After seeing one of his comedy films the young boy asked his mother, "Mommy, when Joe E. Brown dies, will he go to Heaven? When the mother confirmed the possibility, the boy marveled, "Golly, Mommy won't God laugh!"

Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AW The Time Tunnel - Remember When Sundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens.

And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon. www.innerfm.org.au

Tokyo, home of quirky service OK. With John O’Keefe Our very own Leo

● Leo Sayer.

■ Leo Sayer became a naturalised Australian in January, 2009. Leo is one of the hardest working entertainers –even in isolation. His new version of the Beatles Eleanor Rigby is great and is well worth listening to on You Tube. Leo is a self-described Beatles tragic and has some 30 other Beatles numbers in the offing.

Another outstanding Oz entertainer Ian Moss has a huge agenda of live performances lined up for 2001 once COVID-19 is under control. His version of Tucker’s Daughter is my fave..

■ When Australians can freely fly to Japan again, here are five examples of thoughtful and quirky services to keep travellers feeling safe: ■ Automated Taxi Doors - For a first-time visitor to Japan the selfopening-and-closing passenger door of taxis is a surprising novelty.

The courteous and clean automatic door service was first introduced back in 1964 for the Tokyo Olympics.

As the passenger is not required to touch the door when getting into the taxi or when alighting it is a super clean, kind service that many have come to take for granted.

■ Hotel Robots - It sounds futuristic but robots have arrived and are now providing services at some of Tokyo's hotels.

The Shinagawa Prince Hotel N Tower launched the first autonomous delivery robot in Japan in 2017.

Now nicknamed "Harry", the room-service robot can deliver a range of items to the rooms for a fee, including face towels, toothbrushes, nightgowns, amenities for children, LAN cables, wine openers and other minibar items (beer, soft drinks, snacks).

Customer service by robots at Henn na Hotel in Tokyo's Ginza takes a variety of forms. The "Unibo" robot concierge makes a variety of facial expressions and provides hotel and tourist information.

The rooms are also equipped with

● Tokyo: home of quirky service.

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with John Rozentals smart technology to enhance the guest experience.

■ Private Ramen - Counter restaurants with private booths for diners known as "Flavour Concentration Booths".

Ramen noodles are a favorite for many and are most commonly enjoyed sitting at a counter slurping alongside other diners.

Ramen Ichiran, originally from Fukuoka, now has 19 shops in Tokyo. Initially this inspired service was

designed around individual female diners and celebrities not wanting to eat publicly.

The concept is to allow the diner to completely focus on enjoying noodles without any of the stresses that could interfere with their meal.

■ Restroom "Throne Service" This aptly named service by Tokyo's Daimaru Department store is a realtime Online Restroom Availability Service.

Instead of making a way to the restroom location and forming a queue travellers can easily identify which restrooms in the store are available.

Available in Japanese for now.

■ Michelin Starred Takeaway Anyone? - Fine dining has always been an art form in Tokyo and eating out is very much a way of life for Tokyoites.

The pandemic has encouraged many restaurants of all levels to commence home-delivery services.

As a result, takeaway and homedelivery services are thriving. Tokyo currently has more than 220 Michelinstarred restaurants, more than any other city in the world, and plenty of these fine establishments have started delivery services.

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

- John Rozentals

Pop phenomenom returns

■ In the 1990s the animated satirical sitcom cartoon Beavis and ButtHead was a huge rating success. Now the boys, Beavis and Butt-Head are coming back, they’re all grown up and their quirky irreverent lewd humour is still there, as raw as ever. Spokesperson for the series said: “It’s time to get stupid again.” Check TV guides for start date on Comedy Central .

Ace takes plunge

■ The Ace Radio Network has taken the plunge and purchased the licence to re-introduce 3MP Easy Music. Using the original call sign the new 3MP had a soft launch and is already on air targeting Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula on 1377 AM frequency. Original 3MP was launched in 1976 and financed by a quorum of cashed up radio-TV personalities. Breakfast will be hosted by Jon Vertigan and Julie Strini.

Vale Ken Shadie

■ Sydney script writer Ken Shadie died last week. The boy from Bondi rose from panel operator at a radio station to being nominated for an Oscar in 1983 for his work on the iconic Crocodile Dundee. Shadie also wrote for a string of Oz TV comedies including The Mavis Bramston Show, Number 96 , Paul Hogan Show and heaps more rib tickling sitcoms. Crocodile Dundee grossed $ 47,707.045 at the box office. The writing team was Paul Hogan, John ’Strop’ Cornell and Shadie .

Odd move by Seven

■ Over the years Seven has travelled a rocky road when it comes to current affairs. Their latest venture is weird. It’s called Seven News Spotlight and it commences late July.

Why I consider it weird is that Spotlight has no regular night to appear it will bob up in prime time any night between Sunday to Wednesday. That’s the sort of programming they do with ’fillers’ . Viewers want continuity.

Veteran newsman Michael Usher is involved.

- 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: MILITARY WIVES: Genre: Comedy/Drama.

Cast: Kristin Scott Thomas, Jason Flemyng, Sharon Horgan.

Year: 2019/M/112 Minutes. Stars: **** Review: The story of a band of misfit women who form a choir on a military base as their partners are away serving in Afghanistan, and as unexpected bonds of friendship flourish, music and laughter transform their lives, helping each other to overcome their fears for loved ones in combat.

Delightfully entertaining and quirky British tale based on a true story plays the safe card throughout its formulaic canvas reflective of such other British stalwarts as "Brassed Off" (1996), "Calendar Girls" (2003) and the more recent "Fisherman's Friends" (2019), and even though it's clichéd and predictable, and doesn't quite reach the gripping sense "Brassed Off, and lacks dramatic style and grace of "Calendar Girls" none of this matters, as its safe and formulaic approach play like a well oiled orchestra.

Oscar nominated and BAFTA award winning Kristin Scott Thomas (Darkest Hour) heads and outstanding ensemble cast with a captivating and beautifully nuanced emotional performance of grip, wit and total believability, aided wonderfully by Sharon Horgan, Gaby French, Emma Lowndes and veteran Jason Flemyng (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels), all combine to create emotions that get under your skin that will have you both unashamedly crying and laughing throughout.

In most of the long list of British "Feel Good" movies it's hard to get all the elements exactly right, and despite its flaws, this does, and it works well, as director Peter Cattaneo knows all too well with his previous Oscar and BAFTA award winning comedy hit "The Full Monty" (1997), and here, without any nudity, he has again created a funny, poignant and entertaining comedy-music-drama that, even though it may not be pitch perfect, will leave you with a sprint in your step, a warm heart and a big smile on your face.

FILM: THE BLUES BROTHERS - Special 40th Anniversary 4K UHD Release: Genre: Comedy/Adventure/Music.

Cast: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd.

Year: 1980.

Rating: M. Length: 133 Minute + 148 Minute Extended Version.

Stars: ****½ Verdict: The riotous, fun-filled, toe-tapping story of Blues singers "Joliet" Jake Blues, just released from prison, and his brother Elwood, who put together their old band to save the orphanage where they were raised from being closed.

Epic road-comedy-adventure just doesn't get more fun than this, as the boys hit the road and won't let anything get in the way, and along this wild and crazy ride driven by a killer soundtrack and boasts an unforgettable selection of appearances by Blues music legends such as Cab Calloway, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, John Lee Hooker and Ray Charles, as well as a host of cameos that includes Carrie Fisher, Frank Oz, Kathleen Freeman, John Candy, Henry Gibson, Steve Lawrence, Jeff Morris, Charles Napier, Twiggy, Joe Walsh, even Oscar winning director Steven Spielberg pops up along the way.

Along with "The Blues Brothers Band" that includes Steve "The Colonel" Cropper, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Murphy Dunne, Willie "Too Big" Hall, Tom "Bones" Malone, "Blue Lou" Marini, "Matt "Guitar" Murphy and Alan "Mr. Fabulous" Rubin, the stunning soundtrack includes "She Caught The Katy," "Gimme Some Lovin'," "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love," "Think," "Theme from Rawhide," "Sweet Home Chicago," "Jailhouse Rock" and the Cab Calloway classic "Minnie The Moocher," among others.

Featuring standout performances from the Blues legends Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Ray Charles and Cab Calloway, and most notably Jake and Elwood Blues on stage, along with a cast of thousands, car chases and wreckage galore, and overflowing with an abundance of side-splitting comedy moments, this is one wild ride you'll never forget, and a journey you'll want to go on time and time again.

FILM: FIRST MEN IN THE MOON (Blu-ray Special Edition): Genre: Science Fiction/Adventure Cast: Lionel Jeffries, Edward Judd, Martha Hyer, Miles Malleson.

Year: 1964.

Rating: G. Length: 104 Minutes.

Stars: ***½ Review: A team of astronauts land on the moon but delight turns to shock when they discover an old British flag declaring that the moon is taken for Queen Victoria, proving they were not the first men on the moon.

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Rourke’s Reviews Ju-On : Origins Season 1 ■ (MA). Six episodes. Now streaming on Netflix.

From its humble beginnings as an ultra low budget, direct-to-video release, Ju-On (or it's english moniker, The Grudge) has become a franchise juggernaut, delivering a multitude of sequels and remakes over the last two decades.

The latest entry is Ju-On: Origins, a six part Netflix series which acts as a prequel to the movies.

Starting in 1988, we are introduced to up-and-coming actress Haruka (Yuina Kuroshima), who is hearing ghostly noises in her apartment, and decides to appear on a paranormal TV show after meeting psychic researcher Yasuo (YosiYosi Arakawa).

The incidents have also had an especially strong effect on Haruka's boyfriend, Tetsuya (Kai Inowaki).

As the story moves to 1994, 1995, and finally 1997, a gallery of characters become involved with the cursed house, including school student Kiyomi (Ririka) and social worker Ariyasu (Kana Kurashina).

It is quite incredible how the JuOn franchise has managed to endure, particularly when it can easily be labeled as variable.

Writer/director Takashi Shimizu (Marebito), whose career has been built on the success of the first four films (he also helmed the US remake and its sequel), has been absent behind the scenes during decade number two, with the quality noticeably dropping during this period.

What's terrific about this new TV series is the genuine attempt by writers Hiroshi Takahashi and Takashige Ichise, and director Sho Miyake, to sidestep the cliches that had made the later entries so tiresome and predictable.

Weaving each story's multitimeframe narrative with real-life disasters and crimes gives the material added weight, as does its exploration of how men commit horrendous acts of violence against women.

Sho indeed displays considerable restraint in the presentation of the ghostly events (and cleverly looks at the possible birth of Kayako's guttural croaking), making the graphic moments of realworld horror all-the-more jolting.

The cast all acquit themselves well, and the series is skilfully and stylishly made. Ju-On : Origins is a real shot-in-the-arm for a long-running series that looked like it had run out of steam (except for Koji Shiraishi's knowingly tongue-incheek 2016 effort, Sadako vs

Kayako), but those looking for a neat connection between this and Shimizu's influential classic will be disappointed. I, however, am very much looking forward to Season Two. RATING - ***½

The Outpost ■ (MA). 108 minutes. Now available to rent or buy on participating digital platforms.

Though it can't overcome a familiarity with other films of its type that have come our way over the past 20 years, The Outpost is an effective look at what frontline soldiers have to deal with on a daily basis, and features an extended firefight that is both frightening and convincing.

Set in Afghanistan circa 2006, the true story revolves around Camp Kamdesh, which has been set up in a deep valley surrounded by mountains, making it vulnerable to Taliban attack on all sides (it had the ominous nickname of Camp Custer).

A new unit is assigned to Kamdesh, including Romesha (Scott Eastwood, son of Clint), and are immediately aghast at how open the compound is to enemy fire.

The unit meet C.O. Keating (Orlando Bloom), and quickly ingratiate themselves with the soldiers already stationed there, except for Ty Carter (Caleb Landry Jones), a cynical ex-marine who questions orders and prefers to keep his colleagues at arm's length.

The relationship with the locals is very difficult to maintain, but when the directive comes through to close down the camp, the Taliban decide to make one last attempt to take the compound and its occupants down.

Screenwriters Paul Tamasy and Eric Johnson (who penned the Oscar winning The Fighter) concentrate on the soldiers' frame of mind for the first half, presenting a puffed-up masculinity that keeps each man in the 'appropriate' headspace.

These scenes do begin to feel somewhat repetitious after a while, but when the final insurgence occurs, the movie becomes an intense, fly-on-the-wall experience, much in the same way Ridley Scott's immersive Black Hawk Down (2001) did.

Eastwood, and especially Jones, stand out from the crowd.

Director Rod Lurie's (The Contender) goal appears to be to create a realistic war film, rather than bring anything fresh to the table, and on that level, he has succeeded.

RATING - ***½ - Aaron Rourke

Contued from left-hand column So back on Earth, an investigation team manages to find the last of the Victorian crew and he tells them the story of getting there, and the discovery of a not so friendly bee-like insect population inside the moon.

Classic H.G. Wells story is brought vividly to life by "Quatermass" writer Nigel Kneale and "Jason and the Argonauts" scribe Jan Read, with brisk direction by Nathan Juran (20 Million Miles to Earth) and startling visuals by pioneering special effects legend Ray Harryhausen, driven by a stellar cast all at the top of their game, but it is the wonderful Lionel Jeffries that steals the acting honours as the eccentric over-thetop inventor, and watch out for a small unbilled cameo by future Oscar winner Peter Finch, all resulting in d delight from beginning to end, a pure fantasy popcorn fun all the way and a joy for the whole family!

Highly Recommended!

- James Sherlock

Top 10 Lists JULY 12-18 THE DVD AND BLU-RAY TOP RENTALS & SALES: 1. THE INVISIBLE MAN [Horror/Mystery/ Sci-Fi/Elisabeth Moss, Aldis Hodge].

2. QUEEN & SLIM [Romance/Crime/ Drama/Bokeem Woodbine, Daniel Kaluuya].

3. MILITARY WIVES [Comedy/Drama/ Kristin Scott Thomas, Greg Wise, Sharon Horgan].

4. VIVARIUM [Sci-Fi/Drama/Mystery/ Horror/Jesse Eisenberg, Imogen Poots].

5. SHAFT [Action/Crime/Comedy/Samuel L. Jackson, Richard Roundtree].

6. DARK WATERS [Biography/Drama/ Mark Ruffalo, Tim Robbins, Anne Hathaway].

7. ISN'T IT ROMANTIC [Romance/Comedy/ Fantasy/Rebel Wilson, Liam Hemsworth].

8. ONWARD [Animated/Adventure/ Comedy/Voices: Chris Pratt, Julia LouiseDreyfus].

9. THE SPY [Biography/Drama/Damien Chapelle, Alexander Scheer].

NEW HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN [Biography/Drama/Mel Gibson, Sean Penn].

GREED [Comedy/Drama/Steve Coogan, Isla Fisher, Shirley Henderson].

THE HUNT [Action/Thriller/Horror/Hilary Swank, Emma Roberts].

ESCAPE FROM PRETORIA [Drama/Thriller/ Daniel Radcliffe, Ian Hart].

DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: THE TERMINAL [Drama/Comedy/Romance/ Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta-Jones].

NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: THE GOOD DOCTOR: Season 3.

THE SINNER: Season 3.

STAR TREK: Short Treks.

SOUTH PARK: Season 23.

BROOKLYN NINE-NINE: Season 7.

LOOKING FOR ALASKA: Season 1.

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$15 mil. package

■ Victoria's live music venues have been given a lifeline with a new $15 million program to help them survive the Coronavirus shutdown and return to business, providing employment opportunities for artists, crew, promoters, bookers and more, when it is safe to do so.

The Victorian Live Music Venues Program will be open to venues across the state with a capacity of 50 to 1200 people.

It will support venues that have a solid reputation for presenting original live music and demonstrate best practice in business operations and is a Government initiative, reports Creative Victoria.ood Friday Appeal.

Pair ’s giveaway ■ Kinglake music couple David and Merelyn Carter want to say a big thank you to all the radio presenters and programmers who play listed their latest single We Are Family and helped take it to the top of the airplay charts on so many stations.

As a way of thanks, they are offering until July 30 - 50 digital copies of their Better Day album which features the hit singles Stand Tall, World Full Of Angels, Better Day, Together We Can, Sorry and We Are Family, plus more.

Every person who enters will win a digital copy of the song We Are Family to share with their own family.

More info at http://www.cartercarter.com/ - Rob Foenander

■ John Rozentals fills his passion for sparkling wines with a high red-grape content and also notes the loss of one of the wine industry's great ones.

News can take a while to get through to Molong, so I have only just learnt of the death a few months or so ago of Dr Tony Jordan, my first wine-science supervisor at college, a senior staffer for Moet Hennessy, and largely responsible for the creation of that French giant's Domaine Chandon winery in Victoria's Yarra Valley.

My first experience with Tony was at a college lab class when he responded to an innocent, if ill-conceived, question with an acerbic "Are you stupid, or what?"

The asker shrank into their labcoat, which should have carried a previously absent brown stain.

Here, I thought, was someone on my plane, someone who told it as is was, and, above all, someone with a very low tolerance threshold to anyone he thought a fool.

The Australian wine industry nay, the world's wine industry - has lost a truly great one.

I won't say I became friends with Tony, but I had plenty to do with him over the years, and it's appropriate that I had this article on Chandon's great Australian bubblies in the pipeline when I heard news of his death from mesothelioma.

Tony obviously had a fair influence on Dan Buckle, who has been

Senior Winemaker at Chandon since 2012.

Dan's father has a vineyard on the nearby Mornington Peninsula, so Dan should have been aware of the wine industry's reputation for demanding blood, sweat and tears, but he obviously didn't read the chapter on the essential requirement for hard, largely unrequited, work.

Anyway, enough verbal gushing.

I have a passion for sparkling wines made with a high red-grape component, which gives them strength of body and provides a certain steeliness to their structure.

That's why I often prefer the NV rosés in a line-up of French Champagnes, despite a look that some suggest is "girly-ish".

Well, I found plenty to like in the line-up of Buckle's recent releases from Chandon.

WINE REVIEWS Chandon NV Rosé ($25): Made from a traditional Champagne blend of chardonnay, pinot meuniere and pinot noir, the dominance of the red grape, pinot noir, is the highlight.

The bouquet starts with red berries but finishes with fresh bread and yeast. The wine is good on its own as an aperitif but, as Buckle points out in his winemaker's notes, will also go well with a plate of sashimi.

Chandon 2015 Whitlands Plateau Blanc de Blancs ($42): Okay, this is pure chardonnay without even a skerrick of red grapes, but its origins in the cold Victorian high

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