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Ryan is well known throughout the easternern suburbs for his landscape gardening work, and throughout the North-East for his Kinglake Football Club involvements. He is a volunteer football scribe for The Local Paper.

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Charges over Rowville burglary ■ Victoria Police have charged another person in relation to a series of alleged high-harm crimes linked to a number of aggravated burglaries in Melbourne’s south eastern suburbs.

Detectives from the Southern Metro Crime Team have worked to identify and locate a number of people of interest in relation to a series of offending that occurred earlier lastweek.

Two males were arrested last Thursday following an alleged aggravated home invasion in Cranbourne North ..

It is alleged the pair entered a property on Malmsbury Drive and one of the males threatened a woman and her two children with a knife before stealing her black Holden Commodore wagon.

The vehicle was travelling on the Princes Freeway when it struck an unmarked police car, causing the police vehicle to hit a concrete barrier.

A female senior constable in the vehicle was injured during the collision and was taken to hospital for treatment.

A short time later, the pair were arrested at a shopping centre in Berwick after the stolen vehicle allegedly collided with a number of civilian vehicles.

An 18-year-old from Doveton was taken to hospital and remained under Police guard and is expected to be interviewed following his release from hospital after he sustained a bite to the arm from a police dog.

The 17-year-old, from Clyde North, was arrested by police after a conducted energy device was deployed.

In relation to the Cranbourne North aggravated burglary, he has been charged with: ■ Home invasion; ■ Criminal damage; ■ Theft; ■ Theft of motor vehicle; ■ Threat to inflict serious injury; ■ Assault with weapon; ■ Commit indictable offence whilst on bail; and ■ Numerous traffic and driving related offences He has also been charged with the following offences in relation to further aggravated burglaries in Pakenham and Rowville.

■ Aggravated home invasion; ■ Home invasion ■ Theft (x2) ■ Theft of motor vehicle; ■ Threat to inflict serious injury (x2); ■ Assault with weapon (x2); ■ Commit indictable on bail (x2); ■ Breaching CHO directions (x3); and ■ Numerous driving and traffic related offences Two other teens were arrested and charged Wednesday (Aug. 5) after they were found in an allegedly stolen vehicle in Hallam about 4pm.

The vehicle was stolen from a home on Gillian Place just after 3.30am on Wednesday (Aug. 5).

Offenders allegedly forced their way into the home and threatened the residents with a knife before demanding the victim hand over keys to his vehicle.

The offenders then fled in the victim’s black Toyota Aurion which was later sighted by police in Station St, Cranbourne on Thursday about 4pm.

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As police attempted to stop the duo, an acting sergeant was struck by the vehicle as the offenders attempted to flee.

He sustained a broken vertebrae and is recovering at home.

The pair were subsequently arrested and a 16-year-old teenage girl from Cranbourne was cautioned for theft of motor vehicle.

A 16-year-old boy from Hallam has been charged with: ■ Theft of motor vehicle; ■ Aggravated intentional exposure of police officer to risk by driving ■ Dangerous or negligent driving while pursued by police ■ Reckless conduct endangering life ■ Reckless driving ■ Fail to stop motor vehicle on request ■ Fail to comply with direction ■ Intentionally cause serious injury ■ Intentionally cause injury; ■ Drive at a speed dangerous; ■ Careless driving; ■ Breaching CHO directions; and ■ Other traffic related offences He has been remanded to appear at a children’s court at a later date.

Some of the charges also relate to an aggravated burglary that occurred in Rowville on Wednesday (Aug. 5).

Southern Metro Crime Team Detective Senior Sergeant David Cox said police had been working to bring those targeting our community before the courts.

“Our detectives have been working around the clock to investigate these crimes and hold offenders to account,” Det. Sen. Sgt Cox said.

“Our message to those committing these offences is very clear – police will continue to investigate these incidents to ensure you do not continue to inflict harm on the Victorian community.”

Scoresby death: 4 charged

■ Homicide Squad detectives have charged four people following the death of a man in Scoresby last year.

A 23-year-old Clyde North man, a 26-year-old Mount Martha man and a 23-year-old Hastings man were arrested by Police on Friday morning (Aug. 7).

They have all subsequently been charged with murder and armed robbery.

The trio were due to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.

A 29-year-old Mornington woman was arrested at Melbourne Airport on Thursday, (Aug. 6).

She was charged with murder and armed robbery, and faced Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Thursday where she was remanded in custody.

The charges following the death of a 43-year-old man in Scoresby on September 15 last year.

The Scoresby man was located deceased in a caravan at an address on Borg Crescent.

■ A 41-year-old man from Macleod was to face the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court charged with four counts of theft, handle stolen goods, deal property suspected proceeds of crime, dishonestly tamper with mail receptacle, loiter with intent to commit indictable offence and commit indictable offence whilst on bail. He was issued with a penalty for breaching the Health Officer’s directions.

Dangerous dog ■ Yarra Council's decision to declare ‘Boreen’ a dangerous dog has affirmed been affirmed by Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Member R. Tang.

Rhodesian ridgeback cross (‘Boreen’) attacked and killed a West Highland terrier (‘Prue’) at a park in Hoddle St and Perry St in Collingwood.

High harm crimes

■ Victoria Police have charged another person in relation to a series of alleged highharm crimes linked to a number of aggravated burglaries in Melbourne’s south eastern suburbs. Two males were arrested following an alleged aggravated home invasion.

Two other teens were arrested and charged Wednesday after they were found in an allegedly stolen vehicle.

700 laptops

■ Yarra Ranges Shire Councillors were last night (Tues.) due to vote on the purchase of 700 HP laptop computers and associated equipment from Thomas Duryea Logicalis Pty Ltd for the for the total lump sum of $1,134,928.57 excluding GST. "There were no locally-based approved panellists able to undertake this project.”

Kilmore plan

■ Some 16 submissions have been made to Mitchell Shire Council about the development of land, south-east of Kilmore.

The subject land is comprised of 170 hectares and is bounded to the north by Tootle St and the Elms Retirement Estate, to the east

by Quinns Rd, to the south by Wandong Rd. The matter is due to go before Mitchell Council next Monday (Aug. 10).

COVID-19 tests

■ Yea and District Memorial Hospital is offering a weekday COVID-19 testing clinic by appointment only Testing is available for our community members with any of the following symptoms: (cough, chills/ sweats, fever, loss of smell or taste, runny nose, shortness of breath) or for workplace & pre-surgery testing requirements.

Make appointments, phone 0428 618 994. ● Regular news updates for all editions can be seen at: www.LocalPaper.com.au

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Unlawful assault at Doncaster S’town

Manningham News Pedestrian jumps ■ A pedestrian jumped from an overpass between Doncaster Rd and BulleenThompsons Rd on Friday morning (Aug. 7).

A truck travelling inbound struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian died at the scene.

The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information is urged to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

Whitehorse Gazette Local Govt. first

● Cr Nicole Seymour, Mayor of the City of Knox Knox Mayor Cr Nicole Seymour says: “I am hearing stories of people in our community who have COVID-19, not self-isolating as they should be. There are supports in place that no one who needs to self-isolate has to leave their home. Doing so presents great risk to others in our community.

The community can continue to report non-urgent crime and events, as well as breaches of the Chief Health Officer’s directives, by calling the PoliceAssistance Line on 131 444.”

■ Whitehorse Council has procured a 100 per cent electric truck with a customised tray and elevated working platform. The fully electric truck adds to Council’s sustainable fleet, which currently includes five electric vehicles, an electric van and a number of hybrid vehicles.

Used frequently for maintenance and installation of Council street signs, its quiet electric motor makes it ideal to work in built up areas of the municipality.

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Boroondara Council says that more than 1700 responses from thecommunity defined the collective vision for the future of Maling Road in Canterbury. The opinions were that the precinct should offer a unique village feel, heritage character, a diversity of shops, and playful, vibrant and safe spaces for all to enjoy morning to night. This feedback has led to the development of the Maling Road Place Plan, outlining numerous projects and initiatives.

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Nominations are now open for this year's Whitehorse Sports Awards. It's a chance to recognise an outstanding sportsperson or a dedicated person who makes a positive contribution to sport and recreation in Whitehorse. https://bit.ly/39RoeWP

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A Boroondara Council decision to disallow a development by Blue Gem Properties Pty Ltd at 5 Nevis St, Camberwell, has been overturned by Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Member Jane Tait. The company plans to construct three dwellings.

A Boroondara Council decision to disallow a development Zheng Liu and Shuang Lu at 28 Fakenham Rd, Ashburton, has been set aside by Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Member Tracey Bilston-McGillen. The pair want to construct two dwellings.

WHY ARE ALL THE MAROONDAHCOUNCILRESOLUTIONSINCAPITALLETTERS IN THE MINUTES. IT LOOKS LIKE SOMEONE LEFT THE CAPS LOCK KEY ON. James Merlino, State Education Minister, says that every Year 12 student will be individually assessed and any adverse impacts of Coronavirus will be reflected in students’ final VCE study scores and ATAR ranking.

A foolish person has registered the personal name of a prominent east ern suburbs Parliamentarian as a business name. Stupidly, they have added the words ‘MP’ to the name. Potential contempt of Parliament?

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Progress News 10,500 meals ● Police believe this man can help them with their enquiries about assaults.

■ Police are hoping to identify a man following He was wearing a black coat, a darkan unlawful assault at a shopping centre in coloured shirt, dark jeans and black sunglasses Doncaster last month. at the time.

Investigators believe the unknown man enPolice are investigating whether the same tered a Doncaster Rd complex about 10.30am man was involved in a similar incident at a on Wednesday, July 22.

Malvern East shopping centre on March 20.

The man approached a woman, who was Investigators have released CCTV and imtaking out rubbish during her working shift, and ages of a man who they believe may be able to spat on her face. assist with their enquiries.

He then left the shopping centre on foot and Anyone who recognises the man or with inwalked towards the bus stops on Williamsons formation is urged to contact Crime Stoppers Rd. The man is perceived to be Caucasian in on 1800 333 000 or submit confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au appearance, aged 40 to 50-years, and is bald.

Knox netball centre expands ■ Knox Regional Netball Centre will be expanded to accommodate an expected increase of 1000 players over the next 15 years.

The $15 million project will deliver two new indoor courts, change rooms, function rooms and observation deck, along with 180 extra parking bays and plenty of sheltered walkways.

The existing stadium will be expanded and refurbished, improving accessibility, spectator comfort, umpire facilities, first aid, administrative areas and storage.

Knox City Council Mayor, Cr Nicole Seymour, said the upgrade would increase participation opportunities for all genders, ages and abilities, as well as expanding elite pathways programs.

“More than 6000 netballers use the Regional Netball Centre each week, with more than 40 new teams joining over the past five years,” said Cr Seymour.

“Netball is Australia’s most popular female team sport, and we only expect demand to grow as participation opportunities are expanded for men and boys, as well as inclusion opportunities for all-abilities players.”

“Providing opportunities to participate in sport is crucial to supporting our community’s

● Alan Tudge, MHR for Aston mental and physical wellbeing, as well as promoting connectedness and diverse, positive role models for our young sportspeople.”

“We are grateful to the Australian Government for contributing $4 million to support the completion of this exciting project.”

Alan Tudge, Federal Member for Aston, said the $4 million of Federal funding will help transform the complex into a true regional centre for netball.

“Netball and the Knox Regional Netball Centre are both huge parts of our community’s life.

“These upgrades will really make the centre a destination for netball in the region and provide more opportunities to

the thousands of people that use these facilities on a regular basis.”

“This was an important election commitment of mine and it is great to see it progress.

I am very grateful to Knox Council for supporting this project and providing the rest of the funding, along with the many members of the community who showed their support by signing my petition.

“I will always fight for better local sports facilities, because I believe they benefit the entire community by keeping people active and engaged and mentored by older people.”

In 2019, 180 games at the Regional Netball Centre were cancelled due to weather. The upgrade will double the number of indoor courts, allowing more games and training sessions to be held all year round.

This supports local requirements, as an Eastern Region study into netball facilities previously found a deficit of indoor courts in the region.

The upgrade will also achieve a four-star energy rating using solar power, recycled materials, natural light and rain water retention systems incorporated into the landscape design.

A funding application has also been made to the Victorian Government.

■ Support agencies in Boroondara have provided more than 10,500 food relief meals to vulnerable residents during the COVID19 pandemic. This is an average of 650 meals per week.

Boroondara Council says it is supporting the Salvation Army Camberwell Sunday hot meals program through the 2020-23 Triennial Operational Grants round.

Council’s support team can arrange local emergency relief support .

Knox News VCAT decision

■ Knox Council's decision about a development at 43 Arbroath Rd, Wantirna South, has been affirmed by Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Member Michael Deidun.

Tze Ian Tay had sought permission to replace an existing dwelling, that formed a part of a two-dwelling development, with a new two storey dwelling.

The Council’s grounds raise concern with the size and scale of the proposed dwelling, its impact on the amenity of neighbours.

Maroondah Mail $95.1 mil. budget

■ Maroondah City Council intends to raise $95,138,710 for its 2020-21 budget.

The general rates will contribute $79.4 million towards this total.

The annual service chjarges will aggregate $15.7 million.

The figures were agreed upon at the July 27 meeting of the Council.

Exceptions to paying rates have been granted to the Heathmont Club, Bayswater North Tennis Club and Eastwood Golf Club.

Waverley Gazette Celebrating trees

■ As part of National Tree Day, Monash Council is showcasing street trees. A feature tree a Wallangarra white gum (Eucalyptus scoparia) n Clarke Court, Wheelers Hill. The species comes from northern NSW and is listed as vulnerable under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. “It has a graceful spreading form, with attractive white bark that is smooth, powdery and sheds in narrow strips.”

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● State Governor Linda Dessau sent a message of goodwill to all Victorians this week.

■ Victorian Governor Linda lockdown, and ahead in the recov- researchers, we know how hard you continue to work - to analyse Dessau issued a video message of ery too,” Ms Dessau said.

“First and foremost, to those data, contribute to the developgoodwill to Victorians on Monday (Aug. 10), the deadliest day of who have lost a loved one, and to ment of a vaccine and to find new Coronavirus fatalities with 19 those who are battling the illness, drugs and treatments.

“No-one is more committed my husband Tony and I send our dead.

The state’s cumulative death warmest wishes. Our thoughts – than you to the breakthroughs that and the thoughts of your fellow we all long for. toll reached 228 on Monday.

“I am not sure how we can ever “Although we are all feeling the Victorians - are with you.

“To our frontline medical work- fully express our gratitude to all effects of the current COVID restrictions in different ways - in dif- ers and paramedics, police, ADF, those who work in community ferent regions, different businesses contact tracers and all those work- organisations to ensure that the and sectors and within our own dif- ing so tirelessly to protect and care needs of the most vulnerable ferent households - there would not for us, once again we say ‘Thank amongst us are met.

“There is a vast army of you. be one of us who is not affected by you’ to you.

You work to make our State bet“To our experts, scientists and the challenges of COVID-19 ter at all times. But there is no doubt that the difficulties of this pandemic would be so much harder without you.

■ In Victoria, as at Monday (Aug. 10): “To every single Victorian, I ■ 2863 cases may indicate community transmission know that you are tired and tested ■ 7869 cases are currently active in Victoria in so many ways by this difficult ■ 640 cases of coronavirus are in hospital, including 48 in intensive battle, and all that it is demanding care of you.

■ 6642 people have recovered from the virus “I hope there is some comfort More than 1,820,598 tests have been processed – an increase of in hearing the optimism of the ex19,213 since the p0reviouis day (Sunday). perts that the current restrictions Of the total cases: are what is needed to save lives, ■ 13,721 cases are from metropolitan Melbourne, while 909 are and to have us move to an easier from regional Victoria footing as soon as we can.

■ Total cases include 7245 men and 7650 women “I have said before that our ■ Total number of healthcare workers: 1835, active cases: 1065 fight against COVID is clearly a ■ There are 1765 active cases relating to aged care facilities marathon and not just a sprint.

Active aged care outbreaks with the highest cumulative case numbers are as follows: “The experience in countries ■ 188 cases have been linked to Epping Gardens Aged Care in and cities all over the world shows Epping us that.

■ 171 cases have been linked to St Basil’s Homes for the Aged in “I am confident that our State Fawkner can pull together and that we will ■ 146 cases have been linked to Estia Aged Care Facility in Ardeer look after each other to do these ■ 125 cases have been linked to Kirkbrae Presbyterian Homes in hard yards together …in the Kilsyth lockdown, and ahead in the recov■ 106 cases have been linked to BaptCare Wyndham Lodge Comery too. munity in Werribee I “n the meantime, we wish you ■ 97 cases have been linked to Estia Aged Care Facility in Heidelall well. Take good care,” Ms berg Dessau said.

■ 93 cases have been linked to Outlook Gardens Aged Care Facil★ ity in Dandenong North Victoria had recorded 322 new ■ 88 cases have been linked to Arcare Aged Care Facility in cases of Coronavirus on Monday Craigieburn since Sunday, with the total num■ 79 cases have been linked to Glendale Aged Care Facility in ber of cases now at 14,957.

Werribee The overall total has increased ■ 78 cases have been linked to Aurrum Aged Care in Plenty by 298 due to 24 cases being reCases currently linked to key outbreaks are as follows: classified – largely due to dupli■ 201 cases have been linked to Bertocchi Smallgoods in cation.

Thomastown Within Victoria, 32 of the new ■ 133 cases have been linked to JBS Brooklyn cases were linked to outbreaks or ■ 114 cases have been linked to Melbourne Health Royal Park complex cases and 290 are under Campus investigation.

■ 49 cases have been linked to the Linfox warehouse in Truganina There were 19 new deaths ■ 44 cases have been linked to Golden Farms Poultry in Breakwafrom COVID-19 reported since ter Sunday: one man in his 50s, one ■ 39 cases have been linked to Catholic Regional College in woman in her 60s, two men in their Sydenham 70s, six women in their 80s, one ■ 25 cases have been linked to Multiplex Premier tower man in his 80s, seven women in ■ 32 cases have been linked to Inghams in Thomastown their 90s and one man in his 90s.

■ 27 cases have been linked to Diamond Valley Pork in Laverton The overall deaths from North coronavirus in Victoria stood at ■ 18 cases have been linked to Hazeldene’s Chicken Farm in 228 - this is an increase of 18 since Bendigo the rpevious day, with one death The department is also investigating eight cases linked to the reported yesterday removed due Marley Spoon packaging and distribution facility in Altona North to duplication.

Communiuty transmissions up

■ COVID-19 notificationsby local government areas were notified on Monday (August 10).

The first figure is for confirmed cases (ever), and active cases (current): ■ Wyndham, 1627, 941, ■ Brimbank, 1501, 877, ■ Hume, 1280, 585, ■ Whittlesea, 921, 563, ■ Melton, 793, 482, ■ Moreland, 789, 407, ■ Melbourne, 764, 311, ■ Moonee Valley, 652, 244, ■ Casey, 647, 354, ■ Maribyrnong, 450, 267, ■ Darebin, 438, 249, ■ Banyule, 394, 137, ■ Yarra, 373, 173, ■ Greater Dandenong, 304, 196, ■ Hobsons Bay, 282, 160, ■ Greater Geelong, 271, 168, ■ Unknown, 225, 205, ■ Stonnington, 222, 64, ■ Yarra Ranges, 207, 136, ■ Boroondara, 206, 65, ■ Monash, 205, 91, ■ Port Phillip, 180, 77, ■ Kingston, 177, 104, ■ Bayside, 158, 104, ■ Whitehorse, 157, 72, ■ Glen Eira, 156, 65, ■ Manningham, 148, 70, ■ Frankston, 138, 70, ■ Cardinia, 127, 77,, ■ Knox, 119, 64, ■ Nillumbik, 114, 65, ■ Colac Otway, 109, 87, ■ Mornington Peninsula, 108, 32 ■ Interstate, 96, 15, ■ Maroondah, 84, 40, ■ Greater Bendigo, 71,57, ■ Mitchell, 65, 34, ■ Macedon Ranges, 47, 27, ■ Ballarat, 39, 17, ■ Latrobe, 35, 22, ■ Greater Shepparton, 26, 9, ■ Moorabool, 24, 12, ■ Glenelg, 23, 16, ■ Golden Plains, 20, 11, ■ Surf Coast, 16, 6, ■ Wellington, 13, 0, ■ Baw Bawm 12, 5, ■ South Gippsland, 12, 5, ■ Horsham, 11, 3, ■ Moira, 11, 0, ■ Bass Coast, 10, 3, ■ Mount Aklexander, 10, 3, ■ Mansfield, 9, 5, ■ Ararat, 6, 1, ■ Campaspe, 6, 1, ■ Loddon, 6, 2, ■ Mildura, 6, 1, ■ Overseas, 6, 1, ■ Swan Hill, 6, 1, ■ Warrnambool, 6, 0, ■ Northern Grampians, 4, 1, ■ Benalla, 3, 0, ■ East Gippsland, 3, 2, ■ Murrindindi, 3, 0, ■ Southern Grampians, 3, 0, ■ West Wimmera, 3, 2, ■ Gannawarra, 2, 0, ■ Hepburn, 2, 0, ■ Moyne, 2, 1, ■ Pyren ees, 2, 2, ■ Strathbogie, 2, 0, ■ Wangaratta, 2, 0, ■ Wodonga, 2, 1, ■ Alpine, 1, 0, ■ Central Goldfields, 1, 0, ■ Cornagamite, 1, 0, ■ Indigo, 1, 1, ■ Queenscliffe, 1, 0, ■ Yarriambiack, 1, 0, ■ Buloke, 0, 0, ■ Hindmarsh, 0, 0, ■ Towong, 0, 0, ■ Total, 14,957, 7869

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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens Aries: March 21- April 20.

Lucky Colour Green Lucky day Friday Racing numbers 9.6.5.4.

Lotto numbers 13.16.25.24.40.1.

Your life is changing for the better. More responsibility is likely. You should be able to handle any situation and get over most obstacles. New ventures should prove profitable.

Taurus: April 21- May 20.

Lucky Colour Red Lucky day .

Friday Racing numbers 9.7.5.1.

Lotto numbers 2.5.12.21.14.41.

It is a very busy period in which you can expect the unexpected; a VIP can enter your life and be very helpful.

However, don't take sides in friend's arguments or disagreements.

Gemini: May 21- June 21.

Lucky Colour Peach Lucky day Thursday Racing numbers 8.5.2.4.

Lotto numbers 13.14.25.22.18.45 Support is indicated from those you need to impress.

Happier vibes around the working scene and luck can come in unexpected ways.

Cancer: June 22- July 22.

Lucky Colour Navy Blue Lucky day.

Tuesday Racing numbers 9.7.5.4.

Lotto numbers 13.16.14.41.40.11.

A new beginning in a career venture is indicated and should bring success. Money should be easier to obtain on turn up unexpectedly. Benefits through family support.

Leo: July 23- August 22.

Lucky Colour Lilac Lucky day Wednesday Racing numbers 8.6.5.6.

Lotto numbers 3.5.12.21.10.45.

A rather high energy level could have you trying to do everything at once. This is a great period to entertain or be entertained by friends. Most will be more interested in health and fitness.

Virgo: August 23- September 23.

Lucky Colour Brown Lucky day Monday Racing numbers 8.7.8.6.

Lotto numbers 6.4.15.18.25.22.

A more positive mood should prevail. Health improvements and more opportunities to travel. A trip to a different place could work wonders for your love life.

Libra: September 24- October 23.

Lucky Colour Mauve Lucky day Tuesday.

Racing numbers 1.6.5.2.

Lotto numbers .

13.16.25.24.40.44.

There are going to be answers to mysteries and tying up of loose ends. It will be a much happier period. Many will be getting married or having babies. Just avoid trying to run the whole show by yourself.

Scorpio: October 24- November 22.

Lucky Colour Yellow Lucky day Tuesday Racing numbers 6.3.5.1.

Lotto numbers 13.15.24.40.11.2.

Now is a very exciting period. There will be more invitations to social gatherings. Many could mingle with the rich or famous. The wiser keep some time to themselves.

Sagittarius: November 23- December 20 Lucky colour Mauve Lucky day.

Monday Racing numbers 5.6.8.4.

Lotto numbers 13.15.24.28.45.40.

It could be the time to ask people to return favours and possessions. It is also a wonderful period for starting new relationships or rekindling up old flames.

Capricorn: December 21- January 19.

Lucky Colour Green Lucky day Thursday Racing numbers 8.6.4.7.

Lotto numbers 15.14.17.11.10.2.

Many could change jobs or get a good financial boost.

There appears to be a lot going for you with more excitement in your love life.

Aquarius: January 20- February 19.

Lucky colour Brown Lucky day Tuesday Racing numbers 8.7.1.2.

Lotto numbers 2.12.15.24.42.32.

A misunderstanding could create an unusual course of events. This could be a social period full of surprises. A holiday could bring a reason to celebrate.

Pisces: February 20- March 20.

Lucky Colour Purple Lucky day.

Saturday Racing numbers 8.9.4.2.

Lotto numbers 13.15.24.42.40.11.

It is a much busier social period with finances being a lot easier. Some good news concerning family matters. Gains should be made without too much effort and misunderstandings cleared up.

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Enrol to vote this month ■ Residents in Boroondara, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Omash and Whitehorse are being encouraged to register for Council elections in October.

The Victorian Electoral Commission is preparing to deliver safe elections during the extraordinary circumstances of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Whittlesea City Council, Casey Council and South Gippsland Shire Council will not have general elections this October.

Aall eligible residents and ratepayers encouraged to check they are enrolled by 4 pm Friday August 28 to be able to vote in the local council elections across Victoria this October.

Electoral Commissioner Warwick Gately has issued a call ahead of the enrolment deadline: “If you’re 18 or over and you live in or pay rates to a Victorian council, enrol and have your say on the future of your local council.”

Australian citizens who have recently turned 18 or changed address can enrol or update their details online at vec.vic.gov.au/enrolment.

Anyone on the State electoral roll for their current address is automatically enrolled for these elections.

There are also additional enrolment categories for non-resident owners, occupiers, company nominees and non-Australian citizens who pay rates.

People in these categories should contact their local council for further information.

The 2020 Victorian council elections will be the State’s largest single election program, with a predicted 4.5 million voters and more than 2000 candidates participating in elections across 76 councils.

■ Further information on enrolment is available by calling 1300 805 478.

■ Knox Council is reminding older residents and their families of some of its services that are available to support with food, transport and social connectedness.

“With the introduction of Stage 4 restrictions, many in our community will likely face increased challenges. Council will continue to provide support for our older residents through dedicated food, transport and social support services,” a Knox Council spokesman said.

“Our community transport buses have been adapted to adhere to social distancing requirements and are operating to support our older residents to access essential locations such as supermarkets, banks and chemists.

“For access to our Community Transport Buses please contact 9298 8000 and ask for the On Demand Bus. “The Meals on Wheels service will continue to provide food services for those at risk and is also supporting the delivery of other essential supplies.

“Residents over 65 – or their families or carers - in need of support with food or direct care services, are encouraged to contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 and ask for a referral to the Knox Regional Assessment Service team.”

Eltham College sues

● Warwick Gately, Victorian Electoral Commissioner

Election COVID fears ■ Eastern Metropolitan MLC Shaun Leane answered questions last week in State Parliament about what might happen with elections affected

by COVID-19.

Dr Catherine Cumming asked: “ I have 100 questions, but seeing that there are only three ministers here today my question is to the local government minister.

“Will the minister defer the local government elections in October 2020, ensuring that the Victorian community, local businesses and candidates can be more confident of free and fair elections?

“Diversity is a key part of a well-functioning democracy, and restrictions on movement and business mean a democratic landscape is impossible.

“Proceeding this October supports candidates who have party machines. It disadvantages new community members aspiring to make a difference.

“This may be particularly true for women and for people of diverse backgrounds.

“Right now, election campaigns are a distraction and a cost that remove focus from what councils want and the community need them to focus on: supporting the community, recovery and future planning.”

Mr Leane, Minister for Local Government, replied: “I thank Dr Cumming for her question. As I said this morning, I am very passionate about democracy, and I think part of a democracy is that people should be able to elect their representatives at all levels of government.

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‘I am very passionate about democracy, and I think part of a democracy is that people should be able to elect their representatives at all levels of government’

● Shaun Leane, MLC Eastern Metropolitan “Appreciate that I have had a conversation with Dr Cumming outside the chamber, and I will continue to have those conversations, and I think in fairness in this, “I will supply Dr Cumming a written response within the standing orders which are prescribed, but I also commit to Dr Cumming to keep that open dialogue with her over the next few weeks and commit to her that I will continue to take the chief health officer’s advice in this matter.”

Dr Cumming said: “How can the government and the Victorian Electoral Commission possibly respect and take seriously worker safety under the conditions required for robust scrutineering when if one worker in the process is exposed and/or found positive the whole room must shut down?

“People are very keen for work, and it takes just one person, as we have seen with other outbreaks, to disrupt the whole workplace.

“The election process could be closed down for weeks, leaving local government in limbo.

“With the physical movement of every Victorian seriously restricted as a result of Stage 4 arrangements, it is unclear how the key components of a democratic election process can proceed. The printing businesses are closed down.

“Yes, it is postal, but you are going to have a casual workforce turn up for these elections.

“Minister, please make the call and call this off, otherwise let the Premier call it off.”

Mr Leane said: “I will also supply Dr Cumming with a written response to her supplementary.

“I would let her know that I have had a number of conversations with different stakeholders, including the VEC, and I intend to meet with them this week—or it might be next week.

“I will supply her with a contemporary response, but I will also continue to communicate with her in the coming weeks around this matter.”

■ Eltham College and other elite Melbourne schools have pursued recent bankruptcy claims against parents for unpaid bills ranging from $25,000 to more than $400,000, reported the Sunday Herald Sun. "One school, Oakleigh Grammar, targets such parents in its fee policy, noting that it will use Magistrate’s Courts to enforce fee payment, which could end up in bankruptcy or garnishee notices," said the report by Susie O’Brien.

Community Connect ■ Community Connect is a dedicated support service for Manningham which is open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm.

If you are feeling vulnerable, are self-isolating or need assistance in completing everyday tasks, then please get in touch.

Visit Community Connect at manningham.vic.gov.au/community-connect

Stage 4 in Yarra Ranges Shire

■ Due to the State Government announcement of Stage 4 restrictions being implemented for businesses in metropolitan Melbourne, Yarra Ranges Council closed all of its community links from last Wednesday (Aug,. 5) until further notice.

“For community members who usually come into one of our community links to make a payment, our friendly contact centre team will be able to assist you over the phone,” a Council representative said.

“Our usual online channels will also be available for enquiries and payments.

“If you need assistance with accessing our online services, please don't hesitate to give us a phone call on 1300 368 333 or by emailing mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au.

“We know this is a challenging time for everyone, please take care and we hope to be able to welcome you back to our links when restrictions ease,” the Council representative said.

Policing in M’ham ■ Victoria Police is providing an opportunity for residents within the local community to advise police about any safety concerns, safety improvement ideas, and trust and confidence in local police.

The survey is designed to give residents a greater voice in Victoria Police’s ongoing efforts in creating a safer state.

For more information and to complete the survey visit engage.vic.gov.au/victoria-policecommunity-connection-project/victoria-police-manningham

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What The Papers Say Car at Kinglake

■ Lilydale Police are investigating an aggravated carjacking incident in Lilydale where a rideshare driver was threatened at knifepoint.

The rideshare driver was looking for business in the Lilydale area. When he asked a male at Yarra Valley Shopping Centre if he needed a ride, the male produced a knife and demanded money.

The male then stole the victim’s car, a silver Toyota Camry sedan (1PE9BE), and drove away at 12:30am on July 24. The vehicle was later recovered in Kinglake.

- Mountain Views Star Mail

Up for 2 awards

■ Whittlesea author, speaker and artist Rosa Carrafa has been recognised for her efforts to make a difference in people’s lives with two nominations in this year’s AusMumpreneur awards.

The awards have supported Australian mothers in business for the past 10 years.

Ms Carrafa was nominated anonymously in the Victorian women will change the world and big idea award categories.

- Whittlesea Review

Yarra Junc. case

■ A staff member from an aged care home in Yarra Junction has tested positive to COVID-19.

Estia Health Yarra Valley confirmed an employee from its Yarra Junction home received a positive COVID-19 test and was now isolating at home.

In a statement, Estia Health said the employee had not worked at the aged care home since testing positive.

- Upper Yarra Star Mail

Day set to star

■ Sophie Day’s cricketing journey has taken her from Warrandyte cricketer, talented Premier League all-rounder and now to a place among the game’s elite as a squad member of the Victorian Women’s Cricket Team.

Day’s transition to state cricketer was confirmed when Victoria released its2020-21 squad, and the former Warrandyte star will take her place at the state’s top level, after several good seasons for the Plenty Valley Cricket Club in the Victorian Premier Cricket competition.

- Warrandyte Diary

Snow in Ranges

■ Residents from parts of the Dandenong Ranges had something to smile about on August 4 as snow fell across numerous towns.

In what’s been a difficult year for many due to COVID-19, locals in suburbs such as Olinda, Kallista and Sassafras took some time to enjoy their brief winter wonderland.

Late in the afternoon and night, videos and photos were shared across social media of snow falls that blanketed towns.

Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster Miriam Bradbury said snow was seen at low levels across the state.

- Ranges Trader Star Mail

Second hearing

■ Greater Dandenong Council will lodge an appeal against the EPA’s approval of a proposed waste-to-energy plant in Ordish Rd, Dandenong South.

The Council announced it will lodge its intentions to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal before the August 10 deadline.

It will be the second VCAT hearing on the controversial project, following a planning permit hearing in July.

- Dandenong Star Journal

Hopes dashed

■ After undergoing IVF treatment for four years, with no success, a Rowville couple Estha Pyke nd partner Lucas Gordon decided to give their dreams one last go by looking overseas for an egg donor. Then COVID19 closed the door on their plans.

- Herald Sun

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MLC expresses COVID concerns ■ Eastern Metropolitan MLC Bruce Atkinson has expressed his concerns about the management of the COVID-19 pandemic.

At a special sitting of the Legislative Council last week, Mr Atkinson said: “The government is managing a pandemic at this time. What concerns me, however, is that we are facing a tsunami in the very near future, and that tsunami is in terms of the general health of the community—a whole lot of health conditions that people at this time are delaying the diagnosis of or are delaying the treatment of, and those conditions that they have are not going away and will have a significant impact on their future health and wellbeing.

“Even more important is the mental health of the community. This is a massive tsunami that is welling up and will follow this pandemic for the coronavirus.

“I wonder what the government has done about schools and students, particularly year 12 students but right across the student population, with the increased anxiety and stress of those young people—young people who are often vulnerable, young people who are all too prevalent in suicide statistics.

“What about the small business owners whose businesses crash, whose lifelong work is lost - trashed - by decisions of government?

People who, in losing their businesses, very often are also going to lose their homes because so many businesses have at the heart of their financing the collateral of their homes on the line.

“What about those people who are unemployed and who have very little prospect of regaining their jobs?

“The elderly who are isolated and who are every bit as vulnerable in their isolation as those people who are directly impacted at this time so sadly by the coronavirus pandemic?

“There are people right across this community who face an extraordinary challenge, particularly in terms of their mental wellbeing, as much as the state itself faces such an extraordinary challenge in terms of its economy.

“This Parliament may not be able to play as quick and as flexible a role as it might be per-

Letter to the Editor

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 - 100 Years Ago August 1920

Trophies train

■ A travelling War Museum that is the latest and most striking method decided upon for the purpose of educating public opinion as to the necessity of subscribing Victoria's quota of £8,200,000 of the £25,000,000 Second Peace Loan asked for by the Commonwealth Government.

This "War Trophies Train," as it is called, will traverse the length and breadth of the State in the interests of the Peace Loan in the annals of Australia.

At Yarra Glen

● Bruce Atkinson, MLC (Eastern) ceived to need to to deal with the pandemic. “ It might be that those ministers and the Chief Health Officer do need the opportunity to have some flexibility in their decision-making.

“But what worries me more than anything else is—and the role that this Parliament could and should be playing right now is to question this - what is the next stage? What is the recovery plan? Where are we going in terms of the support for mental health?

“You know we had a Royal Commission into mental health. It came out with a price tag of more than $6 billion to fix the problem—pre pandemic. To my knowledge, so far the government has allocated $70 million to trying to address mental health problems at this point in time. My maths is not my strongest point, but $70 million is a long way short of what the mental health royal commission suggested was necessary before the pandemic,” Mr Atkinson told the Legislative Council. editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Lake credit where it’s due Sir, Thank you for providing a traditional newspaper covering local news, events and history.

I would like to draw your attention to some important omissions in your article covering ‘30 years of Lillydale Lake’, the article gave credit to the Shire of Lillydale and the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works for the development of the Lake.

There was a third party involved; the Cavehill Group, which provided approximately half of the land and half a million dollars for the development of the Lake.

At the time, the Cavehill Group was a major property owner in and around the Lilydale area and is today known as Imran Holdings Pty Ltd. The company is still involved in the local area, in fact many of our founding unitholders or their descendants are still local residents in and around the Lilydale area.

It may also be of interest to your readers that the land on which the Box Hill Institute’s Lilydale Lakeside Campus is located on, also belong to us but was subject to compulsory acquisition by the State Gov-

Editor’s Diary

■ A social evening was held on Saturday evening last for the purpose of making a presentation to Mr Ginaime, who was for some time stationmaster at Yarra Glen and now transferred to Surrey Hills railway station.

Mr Gordon Todd, in making the presentation (a purse of notes) spoke of the high esteem in which Mr Ginaime was held by the residents of the district, being always courteous and obliging.

Cr C. H. Bath also presented, on behalf of the Yarra Glen Football Club, to Mr and Mrs Ginaime a set of carvers. Mr Ginaime, on behalf of himself and wife, thanked the residents and footballers for the kind way they had been treated during their stay in Yarra Glen.

Lilydale and Yarra Glen Hunt Club

■ The meet of these hounds on Wednesday the 4th instant did not result in as good a run as the Lilydale and Yarra Glen Hunt Club has had on several previous occasions, although a lot of ground was covered and a large number of fences jumped. Scenting conditions were not good, in that the groundd was hard and dry, and an unfavorable wind was blowing.

New Cr welcomed

■ At the meeting of Nunawading council on Tuesdsy night, Cr. W. Boyland, the newly elected member of the Box Hill riding to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Cr. Hatfield, took his scat for the first time, and was introduced to the council by Cr. Ellingworth.

In tending a hearty welcome to Cr. Boyland, the president (Cr. Blood) congratulated him on being returned unopposed, which showed that the ratepayers had every confidence in him, otherwise they would have found somebody to oppose him.

Mitcham issues

● Lillydale Lake ernment for the development copy of the executed deed of the Swinburne TAFE. which outlines in detail the proLast year we were again dis- vision of the land and the funds possessed of land, this time 430 for the establishment of the acres in Coldstream via com- Lillydale Lake. pulsory acquisition, by Yarra No doubt the Yarra Ranges Valley Water.

Shire Council would also hold Whilst government authorities are always pleased to lay a copy in their archives.

Martin Reich claim to their good deeds perhaps giving credit to those citi- Executive Managing Director Imran Holdings Pty Ltd zens who contributed to these facilities should also be ac- ■ Editor notes: The original report in The Local Paper was knowledged.

I would be more than contributed by the Yarra pleased to provide access to a Ranges Shire Council.

■ A deputation of property owners in Mitcham attended the meeting of Nunawading council on Tuesday night in opposition to tho erection of a sawmill in Mitcham Rd. Mr. Douglas stated that the whole of the residents in that thoroughfare south of White Horse road consider a residential area should be proclaimed there. It was favored with a beautiful outlook, and by reason of its altitude and fineatmosphere medical men had recommended people to go and live there.

Belgrave notes

■ Several changes are taking place in the personnel of the boarding houses in Belgrave, which is increasing in popularity according to the number of people already booked for Christmas. Another change is in tile sale of the sawmills at Belgrave and at Monbulk that have for the last two years been owned by Murray Bros.

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DAREBIN ARTS GRANTS ● Ralph Knight ■ Community radio station 3CR 3CR has announced that long-term broadcaster Ralph Knight passed away on Friday, July 31.

Ralph presented music programs Nostalgia Unlimited, Swing and Sway and Steam Radio, as well as the Unitarian Half Hour, a program of the Melbourne Unitarian Peace Memorial Church.

“He made an enormous contribution to 3CR over the years both as a presenter and a radio technician and will be greatly missed at the station,” said a station spokesman.

Ralph’s career included a stint at commercial station 3XY, where he first earned the nickname of ‘Mr Steam Radio’.

Gasworks Arts

■ News from Gasworks Arts Park situated at 21 Graham St, Albert Park, includes a new gate located next to Priscilla Jones Cafe at the Graham St entrance. Soon visitors will be able to view it in person when walking through the parklands The City of Port Phillip staff were busily working away the previous few weeks reinforcing the brickwork on the heritage buildings in preparation of the installation of the new gate.

Gasworks resident artist Ben Storch was onsite during the installation to oversee the finishing touches and to secure the gate to its anchors.

The first session of two new circus works

by Statera Circus will commence on Monday, September 7. This first event will be presented online via Zoom.

Join the interactive audience, support indie artists and shape new work in a safe place while offering feedback. Facilitators trained in the Netherlands' DAS Arts Method will guide audiences in critiquing the works through a structured Q and A style session.

Gasworks Theatre, Gasworks Arts Park, Albert Park Free entry. Capacity limited. Bookings essential Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the first Statera Session event will run online via Zoom. Contact Karina for more info: stateracircus@gmail.com www.gasworks.org.au/ whats-on/statera-sessions Booking link: https://www.trybooking. com/BKRCJ - Cheryl Threadgold

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■ A billboard project by Kent Morris is the first in an occasional series of off-site projects to be launched in the leadup to Who's Afraid of Public Space in 2021.

For 20 seconds every three minutes, wedged between the usual schedule of advertisements, a digital billboard on St Kilda's busy intersection between Grey and Fitzroy Sts will offer the words Never Alone, projected across a jewel-like pattern, with the recurring image of a soaring native Night Heron emblazoned against the sky.

It is created by Kent Morris, a Melbournebased artist and descendent of the Barkindji of north-western New South Wales.

- Peter Kemp

● Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre ■ Darebin Arts suggests "Wear a mask, do a Across 16 weeks participants attend weekly task!" "While we're home-bound, now is the time workshops receiving skills development trainto stay safe, wear a mask and embrace our cre- ing covering access and inclusion, marketing, ative side ... whether painting, writing or indulg- budgeting, programming and curation, producing in a TV series." tion logistics, networking and more.

Applications are now open for Let's Take Over In 2021 this program will have two outcomes: and round two of FUSE Funding, as well as cre- ■ A multi-arts, participatory festival that can ative adventures to explore locally with the pub- be engaged with in person or online. This will be lication of a new artist zine. designed and delivered by the participants of After the success of its first two iterations, the program. The physical elements of this event Let's Take Over is back for another year, giving take place at the Northcote Town Hall Arts Cen10 talented young people, aged 15 to 25, the tre. opportunity, budget and skills to forge their cre- ■ A youth-led symposium in partnership with ative careers as artists, producers and program- and held at the Science Gallery. mers.

Applications must close on Monday, August Successful participants are paid $2800 to be 31. For further details visit re this program and part of the program. others, visit: www.darebinarts.com.au

Time for metamorphosis ■ Theatre Works at 14 Acland St St Kilda, advise that though their theatre doors are closed, their operations remain online. They are treating the next six weeks "as a time for metamorphosis".

General Manager Dianne Toulson says: "Beneath the chrysalis of stage four restrictions, we are hard at work with our artists, nurturing and developing new Australian theatre through exciting initiatives with extraordinary people.

“We're also preparing for our emergence. A slow, beautiful (and most of all) safe emergence.

A time when we can open our doors again and share with you our lockdown secrets and a brand new Theatre Works experience, adapted to suit the needs of tomorrow."

Theatre Works' Artistic Associate, Steven Mitchell Wright, has been leading a program to facilitate masterclasses that cover artistic practice and producing.

Steven is now collaborating on programming the upcoming Melbourne Fringe season at Theatre Works, which will see the venue transform into an innovative COVID safe festival hub.

Mitchell Wright says they were "absolutely overwhelmed and delighted" by the amount and quality of applications received for their 2020 Melbourne Fringe program.

"The team and I are currently working through the shortlisting process and ... it's going to be really tough to whittle it down.

“We will be working to ensure that we have

‘Metamorphosis is a biological process by which an animal physically develops after birth or hatching

● Todd McKenney ■ That irrepressible man of stage and screen, entertainer Todd McKenney isn't letting his hands be idle during Corona lockdown.

While he can't get out there and dance, sing or turn other people into dancers for The Full Monty-type challenges for charity, he has applied his artistic talents to entrepreneurial mask production.

Yes, toddmaks.com is up and running to help his colleagues in the arts industry who have no shows to sew for.

His new website has Australian costume designers making and selling masks directly to the public as a way to use their exceptional skills to make masks, thereby gaining some employment and helping keep the country safe with their fashionable products.

Todd has long been a high profile public health advocate, as evidenced by his recent television shows training men and women to perform raunchy dance strip routines to raise awareness of both prostate and breast cancer.

While the dance routine is the aim, it's the conversations from stage, sport and television identities in the weeks of rehearsal about the need to educate people about these vital health issues that has been the key message.

So public health service is a familiar ground for Todd.

"Understanding both the evolving complexities of the health crisis ... and the catastrophic impact on the income generation of my peers within the stage and screen industry, has driven me to create this online marketplace for Australia's costume designers to seel masks that are made to the current Australian health standards" Todd said.

"We simply cannot sit by as these talented people are forced to leave the industry due to a lack of work.

“Stage and Screen will thrive again one day, and I am committed to helping my fellow artists any way that I can. This is all for them, and is made with love and thanks for helping make me look great all these years," Todd said.

■ To find out more, or order a designer mask and help the arts industry, visit toddmaks.com - Julie Houghton

Geelong Gallery

● Steven Mitchell Wright a range of work that spans a wide array of forms, methodologies and voices to reflect the true diversity of contemporary Australia.

"We look to continuing our relationship with Melbourne Fringe and all the artists and audience who come with that, and we cannot wait to reopen our doors and bring humans safely back into the loving guts of Theatre Works," Mitchell Wright said. www.theatreworks.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold

■ In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in line with Stage 3 restrictions announced by the Victorian Government, Geelong Gallery closed from 5pm Wednesday August 5.

The Gallery understands that engagement in the arts is essential to the community and individual wellbeing and is particularly important in times of uncertainty.

Current exhibitions Going public- portraits from the Colin Holden collection and Resonance+Reflection - design ideas for an expanded Geelong Gallery have now closed on August 6 prior to the scheduled date Saturday August 30.

Following these closures, the exhibitions will continue to be available online for all to enjoy.

Online: geelonggallery.org.au Geelong Gallery 60 Little Malop St, Geelong - Peter Kemp

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Victorian Arts National Gallery Friday Night In: Launched on Friday July 31 the NGV is broadcasting sets by Melbourne-based DJs Soju Gang, Lucrecia Qunitanille and Bertie on Facebook and You Tube Live via the NGV website.

On Friday (Aug. 14) El Salvadorian-born writer , researcher, DJ and artist, Lucrecia Quintanilla also known as DJ General Feelings, will be sharing her dance hall and reggaeton infused sound from NGV's Federation Court alongside Ai Welwei's illuminating Chandelier with restored Han Dynasty lamps from the emporer,2015.

Rounding out the trio of sets in Friday August 28, Bertie will be bringing a mix of disco, house, electronica, and world beats to the homes of NGV audiences.

Tune into sets fortnightly at 7pm from Friday (Aug. 14) on NGV's Facebook and You Tube Live, via the NGV Website or catch up afterwards on the NGV Channel.

Seniors Tea with NGV Online: Claude Monet: August 19, August 26, September 2, September 9. 10.30 0 11am / Online event.

The new Seniors Tea with NGV Online event series invites art enthusiasts to settle with a cup of tea and join an informal group conversation about art from the NGV Collection. Like a book club, an NGV host will lead the discussion about Claude Monet's Rough Weather at Etretat 1883 and share stories behind the Monet artwork. No prior knowledge or experience is required however booking is essential as spaces are limited.

Book online: https://www.ngv.vic.au/program/tea-with-ngvonline#date3 British Art Research Hub: The NGV has launched an online British Research Hub featuring more than 50 short essays on works from the NGV Collection.

The research hub explores aspects of historical British painting and sculpture at the NGV covering a wealth of topics across 400 years of British history.

The short essays written by NGV curators and conservators focus on themes including world history, cultural change, domestic life, nature and investigating the materials used to create the artworks. Paintings featured in the online hub include Mary Beale's Portrait of a Lady 1889, Tristram Miller's 1848 oil painting Andalusian Farm and John Bratby's Three Self Portraits. 1967.

The project aims to increase access to information about this significant collection, for the public to freely search and browse. This one project will be updated with essays periodically over time.

Visit the Hub: https://www.ngv.gov.au/ britishart/ National Gallery of Victoria 170 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne - Peter Kemp

Kingston Arts Bay Trail PublicArt Project Over the coming months the City of Kingston will be exploring opportunities for artists to create points of interest alongside the new Bay Trail. Options for these artworks could include anything from sculptural works, artworks integrated into the existing path and surrounds, as well as augmented reality apps for smartphones that could lead community members on a self-guided tour along sections of the shared pedestrian/cycling path.

Let the Council know what type of works you would like to see by completing the survey on Your Kingston Your Say by visiting yourkingstonyoursay.com.au/baytrail-art Sustainable Art 202: Online Exhibition Led online by contemporary artist and jewellers Louise Meuwissen, John Brooks and Pennie Jagiello, this exhibition brings together the works of artists and community participants as they transform recycled materials found around their home into sculptures, jewellery and wearable art.

Online exhibition launches Tuesday August 18 and continues until Saturday September 19. Visit kingstonarts.com.au for more details.

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

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Dame Joan is ‘Grand’

● Dame Joan Sutherland ■ The Australian Performing Arts Collection The collection captures many of has unveiled a digital showcase titled Grand, Sutherland's most recognisable roles such as which celebrates Dame Joan Sutherland and Violetta in La Traviata, Marguerite de Valois in the iconic garments that decorated her career. Les Huguenots and the title role in Lucia di Grand is a digital offering from the Austra- Lammermoor. It also highlights the work of leadlian Performing Arts Collection, which partnered ing international designers. with Deakin University to utilise modern tech“You don’t see costumes like this every day. nologies such as photogrammetry and 3D scan- Joan Sutherland understood the value of a wellning to bring the artefacts and stories to life. made costume and worked closely with leading The items featured in Grand were a dona- international designers such as Michael Stennett tion from Opera Australia, comprising 30 com- and Jose Varona as well as celebrated Austraplete costumes, gowns, head pieces, jewellery, lian designers including Kristian Fredrikson, wigs and shoes from three decades on the world John Truscott and Kenneth Rowell. stage.

“She appreciated their efforts to ensure the “We acquired the Joan Sutherland collecoutcome for the role as well her own comtion in 2018 which went on to inspire the Opera best fort,” adds Margot Anderson APAC’s Curator Australia Documentation Project,” said for Dance and Opera.

Samantha Hamilton, APAC’s Head of Collec“Her costumes are held in the archives of tions, Preservation and Access.

“The aim of the OADP was to acquire, docu- world famous opera houses such as the Royal ment, preserve and make this glorious collec- Opera House at Covent Garden and have been tion accessible in ground-breaking and diverse widely exhibited. They capture the grandeur of productions from an amazing era in opera and ways.

“This online exhibition is one aspect of ex- give a sense of Joan Sutherland’s status on the ploring accessibilityad of Collections, Preser- world stage.”

Arts Centre Melbourne and the Australian vation andAccess.

“The development and delivery of Grand is Performing Arts Collection invite the public to an innovative example of how the Australian explore Grand on https://stories.artscentre Performing Arts Collection has adapted to cur- melbourne.com.au/grand/ For more information about Arts Centre rent circumstances.

We will continue to deliver engaging and in- Melbourne, please visit www.artscentre teractive digital content to our audiences now melbourne.com.au or phone 1300 182 183.

- Cheryl Threadgold that we have established this digital platform.”

Rawcus Ensemble ■ Arts Centre Melbourne, alongside Rawcus Ensemble, are presenting Dance It Out, a program inviting the public to join in on free dance sessions through August.

The sessions will include experienced performers with a range of industry experience encouraging the audience to join via Zoom and get active.

Dance It Out is another example of emphasising mental and physical wellbeing during periods of stress and uncertainty and also provides opportunities for disabled and nondisabled audience members alike.

“In these uncertain times it can feel difficult to be motivated and many of our usual support outlets are unavailable to us,” says Kate Sulan, RawcusArtistic Director.

“We are hoping that these offerings bring some lightness and some connection into peoples’ lives. We want to support people to get through this next test of endurance by of-

● Dance It Out with Rawcus Ensemble

fering a physical outlet and a way to connect with one another.”

“It’s exciting to share Dance It Out by Rawcus Melbourne’s critically acclaimed ensemble of performers with and without disability, with our audience", said Wendy O’Neill, Arts Centre Melbourne’s Creative Producer, Access and Inclusion.

"Dance It Out invites us to come together online, through dance and movement – a perfect antidote to the uncertainty and restrictions our community is currently experiencing.”

Session Dates ■ Wednesday August 12: 12pm – 12:20pm ■ Wednesday August 19: 12pm – 12:20pm ■ Wednesday August 26: 12pm – 12:20pm Cost: Free - registrations required.

To register, email Rawcus Program Producer Harriet Devlin-Dunbar at public program@rawcus.org.au and she will send a Zoom link.

Politics 41 publishers share in the cash

■ The Australian Communications and Media Authority has announced the successful grant recipients of the 2020 Round of the Innovation Fund.

Some 41 small and regional publishers will share in the $5 million available in the 2020 Round, to help them address some of the significant challenges facing the news industry.

The ACMA says it received more than 300 applications for the 2020 Round, almost three times the previous round.

The ACMA says it carefully assessed each application against eligibility and merit criteria and was assisted by an independent advisory committee appointed by the Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, Paul Fletcher.

Victorian publishers to win grants inlcude: ■ Alexandra Newspapers. Alexandra Standard and Yea Chronicle. To increase productivity and sustainability by redeveloping the Grantee’s website and replacing out of date IT equipment.

■ Elliott Midland Newspapers Pty Ltd. Midland Express, Castlemaine Mail. To increase advertising revenue in the short term and improve the long-term capability of the Grantee’s advertising sales team by introducing a multi-media advertising sales training and support program to generate new revenue to sustain local journalism.

■ G.J. Adams Trust, Shepparton. The Shepparton Adviser.To increase the reach and production of public interest journalism both in print and online by developing a website, upgrading hardware/software and engaging sales staff.

■ Gladdis Enterprises Pty Ltd. Nhill Free Press and Kaniva Times. To increase the viability of the newspaper by developing a website.

■ Inside Story Publishing Pty Ltd, Carlton. Inside Story To expand the Grantee’s audience and open a new revenue stream by producing a monthly magazine in partnership with the local newspaper to be inserted into the paper.

■ Maryborough Regional Newspapers Pty Ltd. The Maryborough District Advertiser.

To develop capacity to create, curate and monetise digital content by upgrading IT services and equipment, online sales technology and engage an online producer/ journalist.

■ Ncnews Pty Ltd St Arnaud. North Central News. To establish the Grantee as a print and digital hybrid business to meet the needs of its readership and continue producing local stories by upgrading IT equipment, software and the website and developing an online directory.

■ North Central Review Pty Ltd, Kilmore.

North Central Review. To increase production of public interest journalism, improve social media presence and advertising revenue by engaging a digital marketing officer, upgrading online sales technology and video production equipment.

■ Phillip Island and San Remo Advertiser, Cowes. To implement the Digital Growth Project and maximise online presence by developing a classified module, upgrading IT and video production equipment and engaging journalist.

■ The Local Publishing Group Pty Ltd, Glenlyon. The Local, House.Land.Home, House.Land.Home.Premium, The Little Local. To expand news coverage with podcast production by engaging a journalist/ podcast engineer and purchasing podcast equipment.

■ Warragul Regional Newspapers Pty Ltd. The Warragul & Drouin Gazette. To increase the Grantee’s capability to create video and podcast content for current and potential audience and driving this audience back to the website where content can be monetised both behind a paywall and in the free area of the website.

■ Warrandyte Arts & Education Trust.

Warrandyte Diary. To enhance the quality monthly print journalism provided by employing journalist and sales staff and providing a digital-only edition with a small ondemand to allow the Grantee to keep up with breaking news.

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

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

Out and About

Round table conference

Dogs detect Coronavirus

■ The travel and tourism industry supports millions of jobs and it is essential to the local and national economic health of the nation.

Visitors spend millions annually on accommodation, dining, transportation and entertainment.

From the large hotel chains that employ thousands to the retail stores, the travel and tourism industry is a vital part of the economy.

The Hollywood Sign ■ It's fitting that the Hollywood Sign, the worldwide symbol of the entertainment industry, was conceived as an outdoor ad campaign for a suburban housing development called ‘Hollywoodland’.

After all, despite the high profile of the film biz, real estate has always been Hollywood's primary economic driver.

Although the Sign's appearance and purpose have evolved over the years, its basic aspirational message remains the same: This is a place where magic is possible, where dreams can come true. Back then, the dream was a beautiful home and lifestyle.

Today, the Sign's promise is more subtle and can only be described as the parade of images, desires and ideas conjured by the word ‘Hollywood’.

Many are surprised to learn that it's illegal to get close to the Sign, which is set behind restricting gates and protected by security cameras and Park Rangers.

A Los Angeles Police Department officer is also stationed at the Sign 24/7.

● Pictured outside the tourism and travel stakeholders round table conference is Alan Johnson, Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites Managing Director, with Bill Karpiak, Ramada General Manager.

LA too crowded

Cowboys are Number 1

■ For the fifth consecutive year the Dallas Cowboys are the number one most valuable sports team at $5.5 billion in the United States.

The New York Yankees came in at number two valued at $5 billion.

Basketball team New York Nicks at $4.6 billion was followed closely by the L.A. Lakers valued at $4.4 billion.

Circus of Books

■ The Circus of Books documentary has been nominated for a 2020 Emmy Award.

The little documentary that could has been recognised for excellence by the television industry is in the category of Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Program.

Writers Rachel Mason (who is also director, producer and cast member) and Kathryn Robson (also a producer) could walk away with the coveted golden winged statuette holding an atom.

"I can't even begin to process how cool this is.” Rachel Mason posted on her Instagram account following the news of her nomination. "Me and my post production hero Kathryn Robson are nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Writing. This film was an absolute labor, and not always a labor of love, just labor but Kathryn steadfastly focused like no one I have ever seen and poured her heart into this movie so it could shine. She allowed me to be more vulnerable than I ever wanted to be. I couldn't be more proud that the Emmy voters are having us share this honor.”

The Circus of Books was located close to the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites on Santa Monica Boulevard.

An Emmy Awards ceremony of sorts is planned for Sunday, September 20. With the COVID-19 pandemic in the horizon for the next many months, the awards show will most likely be a virtual affair.

■ Dogs with a few days of training are capable of identifying people infected with the corona virus, according to a study by a German veterinary university.

Eight dogs from Germany's armed forces were trained for only a week and were able to accurately identify the virus with a 94 per cent success rate, according to a pilot project led by the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover.

Researchers challenged the dogs to sniff out COVID-19 in the saliva of more than 1000 healthy and infected people.

"We think that this works because the metabolic processes in the body of a diseased patient are completely changed," Maren von Koeckritz-Blickwede, a professor at the university, said in a YouTube video about the project.

"We think that the dogs are able to detect a specific smell."

Dogs, which have a sense of smell around 1000 times more sensitive than humans, could be deployed to detect infections at places such as airports, border crossings and sporting events with the proper training, according to the researchers.

The study was conducted jointly with the German armed forces, the Hannover Medical School and the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf.

Von Koeckritz-Blickwede said that the next step will be to train dogs to differentiate COVID samples from other diseases like influenza.

GavinWood

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

Junkies takeover Broadway

■ A woman injects herself with a needle near a pedestrian plaza at Broadway and West 40th Street in Midtown Manhattan.

It's the Great Black Tar Way. A cluster of junkies has turned Broadway into a shooting gallery, injecting drugs unhampered in broad daylight and then shuffling around in a zonked-out stupor, seemingly oblivious to the Midtown bustle around them.

If that wasn't enough, the addicts are peppering the area with used syringes, turning individual planters on 40th Street and Broadway into mini needle parks.

"They've taken over the tables, blatantly using needles and shooting up heroin all day long," said a local worker who asked that he only be identified as James.

"There's no police action, there's no reach-out.

■ If you are considering coming over for a holiday to see the “There's nobody preventing this, and you know we've had stars later on in 2020, then I have got a special deal for you.

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I have secured a terrific holiday deal for readers of the He called his own 311 calls "futile exercises”.

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■ Prominent podcaster Joe Rogan said that he's had enough of Los Angeles and is leaving for Texas.

"I'm outta here," Rogan said during a Friday interview with CEO of Spartan and Death Race, Joe De Sena.

Rogan told De Sena he is leaving LA for Texas "soon" because he wants to live somewhere that is "in the centreof the country, somewhere it's easier to travel to both places, and somewhere where you have a little bit more freedom”.

Rogan also cited LA’s overcrowding, which he says proves problematic in the age of COVID-19.

"When you look at the traffic, when you look at the economic despair, when you look at the homelessness problem that's accelerated radically over the last six, seven, 10 years, I think there's too many people here," said Rogan.

"I think it's not tenable. I don't think it's manageable. I think every mayor does a crap job of doing it, because I don't think anybody could do a great job of it.

“I think there's certain things you're gonna have to deal with when you have a population of whatever LA is, it's like 20 million plus people."

More American smoking ■ Americans are smoking more during the coronavirus pandemic because they are spending less on travel and entertainment and have more opportunities to light up.

They are also switching back to traditional cigarettes from vaping devices in the wake of federal restrictions on e-cigarette flavors.

Executives at Marlboro maker Altria Group Inc. pointed to the trends on Tuesday and said they have been significant enough to slow the years long decline in US cigarette sales.

Altria now expects US cigarette unit sales to fall by 2 per cent to 3.5 per cent this year compared with its previous projection of a 4per cent-to-6 per cent decline.

Pandemic lockdowns have meant fewer social outings and more time to smoke at home, Altria Chief Executive Billy Gifford said.

Though unemployment rates are high, stimulus checks and increased unemployment benefits have helped ease the financial hardship for low- and middle-income cigarette smokers, he added.

Adult cigarette smokers are making fewer trips to the store, but they are stocking up on packs when they do go.

"Fewer social engagements allow for more tobacco-use occasions," Mr. Gifford told analysts last Tuesday.

The company's Marlboro brand accounts for 43 per cent of all cigarettes sold in the US.

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■ Clark Gable had an interesting life and will always be remembered for his role as Rhett Bulter in Gone With The Wind.

Clark was a very handsome man and was dubbed the ‘King of Hollywood’ in the 1940s.

Over the years I have conducted radio interviews with people who knew the famous actor.

Even ‘Clark Kent’ in Superman was named after him.

William Clark Gable was born in Ohio in 1901. He started out as a stage actor and then worked in small roles in silent films before landing supporting roles at the MGM Studios in the early 1930s.

At that time the young actor changed his name to Clark Gable.

In 1932 he was cast opposite Jean Harlow in Red Dust and the world started to take notice of him.

Clark was considered to play Tarzan The Ape Man but lost out to Johnny Weissmuller.

He was reluctant to accept the role in It Happened One Night opposite Claudette Colbert but it earned him his only Academy Award in 1934.

The following year he was again nominated for an Academy Awardfor Fletcher Christian in Mutiny On The Bounty.

I spoke to Judy Lewis who was the daughter of Clark Gable.

Judy told me the amazing story of how Clark and Loretta Young fell in love on the set of The

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Call Of The Wild in 1935. When Loretta fell pregnant they decided that the scandal would ruin their careers and an elaborate cover story was developed.

Loretta went through the charade of pretending to adopt Judy from an orphanage and never told her who her real father was.

Judy only met Clark Gable on one occasion but found out after his death when a boyfriend told her, "Oh you're Clark Gable's daughter, everyone knows that!"

Sadly Judy passed away in 2010 but thankfully she had resolved her differences with her mother Loretta Young.

Clark's war record is amazing; he joined the US Army Air Forces in 1942 and trained as a

● Clark Gable pilot. He was eventually promoted to Captain and flew over Germany in bombing raids. Clark was awarded the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service during WWII. The notable films of Clark Gable included Red Dust, It Happened One Night, San Francisco, Mogambo and Soldier Of Fortune.

In 1957 he starred opposite Doris Day in one of my favourite films Teacher's Pet. Sir Donald Sinden co-starred with Gable in the 1953 film Mogambo. When I asked him what he thought of Clark Gable his response was, "Oh Clark wasn't an actor at all. He was a superb technician, he looked lovely and the girls loved him.

“He knew all about making films but that doesn't mean he was an actor."

Clark was married five times but the love of his life was his third wife actress Carole Lombard who was killed in a plane crash in 1938.

His final film role was in The Misfits and many say it was the strain of making this film that led to his early death.

It is said he did smoke three packets of cigarettes a day. Gable was working with Arthur Miller, Marilyn Monroeand Montgomery Clift and he was quoted as saying: "The title sums up this mess. Miller, Monroe and Clift - they don't know what the hell they're doing. We don't belong in the same room together."

Clark Gable never worked in television productions.

Hollywood author James Bacon told me that the minute he heard that Clark had suffered a heart attack he raced to the Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital and arrived just as Clark was being wheeled in.

Clark said to James: "How's the food in this joint?"

Clark Gable died in the hospital 10 days later on November 16, 1960 at the age of 59.

Five months later his wife Kay gave birth to his only son John and Marilyn Monroe attended the christening. John Clark Gable has inherited his father's good looks.

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

Aussies wait for world to come out of hibernation OK. With John O’Keefe In the pink

■ Put your memory onto rewind and remember the late and great lead singer Darryl Cotton and his band Zoot. In memory of Darryl there is a farewell concert planned for October 2021. The farewell band will feature Rick Springfield, Russell Morris and a talented ensemble of fine rockers from the sixties. Plan is to perform in most capital cities.

Worst revenue ever

■ Revenue from advertising on radio is in freefall – down 14.7 percent for the 2019-20 financial year, June is a total disaster down 35.7 per cent. First were the bushfires and then the ongoing virus and it all adds up to “the worst figures in living memory”. Advertising revenue from TV advertising is down, down, down by 22.1 per cent over the first half of 2020.

One for the goof reel

● Bison: the Yukon is one of the few natural havens on Earth where wildlife is not just surviving but thriving.

■ While Aussie travellers wait for the these exquisite creatures in the wild. world to come out of hibernation, it's While you're in with a great chance reassuring to know that the wild resiof spotting wildlife meandering alongdents of Canada's Yukon Territory side the roads and hiking trails, for a have come out to play. fail-safe way to encounter these magThat's right, from the capital city nificent creatures, head to the Yukon of Whitehorse to Tombstone TerriWildlife Preserve, where 700 acres torial Park, thousands of grizzlies and of lush green hills, marshes, steep black bears have woken from their cliffs and flat-lands are the perfect winter slumber, ready to celebrate the ecosystem for 11 species of northern midnight sun during Yukon's balmy Canadian mammals. We're talking summer days. bison, moose, mule, deer, woodland Situated in Canada's north west, caribou, elk, mountain goats, Canada Yukon is one of the few natural halynx, and foxes, to name a few. vens on Earth where wildlife is not Just 25 minutes from downtown just surviving but thriving. Imagine a Whitehorse, you can walk, ski, snowwilderness expanse the size of Calishoe or bike the five-kilometre viewfornia, where the population of ing loop, or jump on a bus tour with a moose, bears, caribou, and sheep (to knowledgeable interpreter. However name a few), far exceeds the 40,000 you choose to experience it, be prehuman residents. pared for wildlife encounters you'll The whole of Yukon is a wildlife never forget. sanctuary; a place where the caribou with John Rozentals While we wait for international outnumber the humans two to one. travel to take off again, feed your The Territory boasts three national out Yukon in summer, making it a Yukon daydreams with this stunning parks, six territorial parks and four Ca- roadside bird-viewing Mecca, with the videoof dogsledding at Haines Juncnadian Heritage Rivers, a haven for Dempster Highway alone recording tion. Picture yourself flying along a more than 165,000 caribou, 70,000 160 species. snow-packed trail, propelled by a This is one of the few places on powerful pack of Huskies. Winter in moose, 22,000 mountain sheep, 7,000 grizzly bears and 10,000 black bears. earth where you can easily view wild- the Great White North doesn't get betYukon is also a bird-lover's para- life without paying an admission fee. ter than this. dise, with more than 250 species of A road trip through Yukon provides For more information about Yukon birds throughout the territory, includ- spontaneous encounters with birds, visit www.travelyukon.com ing the bald eagle, great gray owl, bears, wolves, caribou, deer, elk, NOTE: Potential travellers should yellow rumped warbler, bufflehead, mountain goats, and even beavers, if check the status of individual events boreal owl, horned lark, mountain blue you know where to look. Make use of and establishments with regard to the bird and the iconic Canadian loon. this handy wildlife viewing guide to coronavirus outbreak.

Nesting bird-life is prolific through- learn where and how to safely view - John Rozentals

Travel

■ Channel Nine reporter Lana Murphy had a slip of the tonque when out and about reporting on an incident for the 4pm News. She blurted out the F Bomb , so Take 2 was hastidly prepared. Problem worsened when the original take went to air. Whoops, Nine apologised and Lana wrapped over the knuckles.

Gilligan’s Island

■ The original series of Gilligan’s Island was essential family viewing back in the sixties. Along the way there were a number of franchise attempts to re-invent the series. Some worked, others bombed. Today there are only two members of the original cast still alive. One of those is Dawn Wells (aka Mary Ann) who was kept busy with bit parts after Gilligans ended. Then the phone stopped ringing but still bills to pay. Friends of Dawn rallied around and organised a GoFundMe site and raised $200,000 From stardom and adulation to watching every cent - it’s a common story in Hollywood and even more so now until COVID-19 is eradicated.

Dear little Kitty

■ Lveable, little Kitty is now aged 66 and bills herself as a property tycoon in Hollywood.

You may have seen the Sunday Night interview on Seven with Kitty (real name Susan Hannaford) when she got stroppy over questions Mark Doran was asking. Mark probed her finances until the interview was curtailed. Kitty claimed she rents out her amazing Hollywood Hills mansion to those that can stump up enough money. At press time Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a female at her house attended by a ANFL team.

She was not there, but the he plot thickens for our dear little Kitty.

Vale Quentin Fogarty

■ Veteran TV journalist Quentin Fogarty has passed away suddenly, aged 73. Quentin was a household name in news reporting, having had stints with all major networks – Ten, Nine, Seven, SBS , ABC. While at Ten he made headlines worldwide with his report on the world’s first verified film encounter with a UFO . He won a Logie in 1985 for a doco he produced Frontline Afghanistan . Until his passing Quentin was active in teaching media training to politicians. Q-Ball , you will sadly missed.

- 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: THE LAST FULL MEASURE (on DVD & Streaming on GOOGLE Play): Genre: History/War/Drama.

Cast: Sebastian Stan, Ed Harris, Christopher Plummer, William Hurt, Samuel L. Jackson, Diane Ladd, Peter Fonda, Amy Madigan, Bradley Whitford, Jeremy Irvine, John Savage, Dale Dye. Details: 2019.

Rating: MA15+ Length: 116 Minutes.

Stars: ***½ Verdict: Good solid drama based on a true story that follows the efforts of Pentagon staffer Scott Huffman and numerous Vietnam veterans to see the Medal of Honour awarded to William H. Pitsenbarger, Jr, ("Pits) thirty -four years after his death, a United States Air Force Para-rescue-airman who flew in helicopter rescue missions during the Vietnam War to aid downed soldiers and pilots.

Sebastian Staff is compelling as the, at first cynical, Pentagon Staffer assigned to the task, as he unveils and battles present day political and bureaucratic incompetence every step of the way, and aided by a strong cast that includes Ed Harris, William Hurt, Samuel L. Jackson, and most notably Peter Fonda (in his final screen role) and John Savage (The Deer Hunter) as the Vietnam vets whose lives "Pits" saved, along with Christopher Plummer and Diane Ladd and the long suffering parents.

Brimming with well executed battle sequences, this is not without any minor flaws or weaknesses, but when all is said and done, writer-director Todd Robinson has created an extraordinarily well made journey, a gripping, moving, respectful, intelligent and poignant tale of a heroic young man and of people we will never otherwise know, who for a time too long ignored and forgotten, and only now long overdue in their well deserved recognition.

FILM: THE OLD GUARD (Now Streaming on Netflix): Genre: A ction/Fantasy.

Cast: Charlize Theron, Matthias Schoenaerts, Chiwetel Ejiofor, KiKi Layne.

Year: 2020.

Rating: MA15+ Length: 125 Minutes.

Stars: ***½ Review: A covert team of immortal mercenaries are suddenly exposed and must now fight to eliminate the threat of their powers and immortality from those who seek to replicate and monetize their power by any means necessary, just as an unexpected new member is discovered.

Despite its familiarity with the unending list of super-hero movies in recent times, based on the graphic novel series and written for the screen by Greg Rucka, this latest addition to the genre is a well grounded and tremendously entertaining action-adventure filled with enough fresh inventiveness, unrelenting action and intriguing twists and turns to satisfy the most jaded palate, all driven by immensely likeable characters with uniquely historical backgrounds that spans centuries.

Characteristically, following such action fare as 2015's "Mad Max: Fury Road" and 2017's "Atomic Blond," star Charlize Theron returns to the action genre with an abundance of gusto and grit as the soul searching leader of the group with a commanding performance that separates her character from the more cliché driven pulp on offer, and is aided superbly by her loyal group of immortals that includes Matthias Schoenaerts (a French soldier who fought under Napoleon), Marwan Kenzari and Luca Marinelli (who reign from The Crusades), KiKi Layne (as the newest member who served in Afghanistan), and Chiwetel Ejiofor (as a former CIA agent), among others.

With length and some exposition its only minor flaws, as formulaic as it may sound or be, overall, in a time when you think you may have seen it all, this works, and works well, a slick, well staged, full throttle, butt-kicking, adrenaline pumping ride that once all is said and done will have you wanting more! And don't miss the end credits.

FILM: THE TUNNEL: Genre: Drama/Cold War/True Story.

Cast: Sebastian Koch, Alexandra Maria Lara, Heino Ferch.

Year: 2001.

Rating: M. Length: 150 Minutes.

Stars: **** Verdict: Gripping Cold War thriller based on an extraordinary true story a group of East Berliners who plan to escape to the West with the aid of a champion East German swimmer who succeeds in fleeing to the west following the closure of the East German border and subsequent construction of the Berlin Wall.

Every bit as thrilling and chilling as the 2006 Oscar winning The Lives of Others, also starring the great Sebastian Koch, the direction, the cast and production design all excel.

Rourke’s Reviews Kingdom Season 1 ■ (MA) (2019). 6 Episodes. Now streaming on Netflix.

A stunning mix of political intrigue and kinetic zombie mayhem, this Korean production was one of the best TV series shown in 2019, and with Season Two also streaming, now is the perfect time to indulge.

Set during the Joseon dynasty, the story centres on Crown Prince Lee Chang (Ju Ji-hoon), whose father, the King, has fallen ill to a mysterious disease.

The King has married the young Jo (Kim Hye-jun), daughter of Chief State Councillor Jo Hak-joo (Ryoo Seung-ryong), leader of the most powerful military clan in the country.

Forbidding anyone to enter the King's Palace chamber, the now pregnant Queen and Hak-joo hold power over the court, and to ensure the unborn child is the next heir to the throne, charge Lee Chang with treason, and because of this the Crown Prince has to keep his identity a secret, aided by his trustworthy guard Moo-young (Kim Sang-ho).

What the Prince doesn't know is that his father has become one of the undead (a situation which is explained), and due to a series of events, has spread the virus to the poor villagers in regional areas.

With Hak-joo and others desiring power and control by any means necessary, Lee Chang and his growing group of supporters, including medical assistant Seo-bi (Bae Doo-na), must stop this toxic, virulent virus before it destroys the entire nation.

Though the zombie sub-genre has been over-run with entries in recent years, this superb production is easily a cut-above the norm (it does bear similarities to the 2018 film Rampant), cleverly intertwining Korean history and social commentary with horror elements, and thankfully there is a first-rate cast and crew to bring this heady brew to exciting, intriguing life.

Kim Sung-hoon, who scored major success with the terrific cop comedy/thriller A Hard Day (2014) and the compelling drama Tunnel (2016), directs with style, intelligence and abundant energy, and again shows what a distinct filmmaker he is.

Aiding Kim's efforts is Kim Eun-hee, whose script (based on her webcomic) is superb, carefully building political intrigue and characterisation, drawing us into the heads of various characters and the journeys they are taking.

Kim is a considerable talent, for anyone who has watched the critically acclaimed TV series Signal

(a remake of the outstanding 2003 Bong Joon-ho crime thriller Memories Of Murder) will attest. The entire cast is excellent, including the always wonderful Bae Doo-na (Linda Linda Linda, The Host, Air Doll, A Girl At My Door, Tunnel), Ju Ji-hoon (The Spy Gone North, Dark Figure Of Crime) and Kim Sang-ho (The Big Swindle, The Tiger). The huge budget has enabled this to attain world-class production values. Kingdom is such a magnificent ride, filled with drama, action, horror, and people worth caring about. For those who did watch, that cliffhanger was a real doozy.

RATING - ****½

Kingdom Season 2

■ (MA) (2020). 6 Episodes. Now streaming on Netflix.

Back when Season One of this superbly crafted, hugely entertaining series ended on such a cliffhanger, it was immediately followed by a sense of almost anticlimactic disappointment, knowing we would have to wait twelve months before we discovered how that final scene played out.

Well, with Season Two now readily available, we can just binge both at once, and to say that the filmmakers ramped up the intrigue, action and gore is quite an understatement.

Returning characters include Crown Prince Lee Chang (Ju Jihoon), his loyal guard Moo-young (Kim Sang-ho), medical staff member Seo-bi (the marvellous Bae Doo-na), ruthless Chief State Councillor Jo Hak-joo (Ryoo Seung-ryong) and his equally scheming daughter Queen Jo (Kim Hye-jun), among others, and all have their own journeys to take, while the bigger picture begins to click together in ways that are both surprising and exciting.

Kim Eun-hee returns to script all six episodes, and while original director Kim Sung-hoon is on hand to direct episode one, the remaining five are helmed by Park In-je (Moby Dick), and he does an admirable job of carrying on his predecessor's exceptional handling of the material (the final episode is particularly spectacular).

The are a number of elaborate, eye-popping set-pieces (those who are squeamish will definitely want to avoid this), but like Season One, doesn't forget the characters who are trying to navigate this terrifying situation. I've deliberately steered clear of plot details for those who still haven't seen Season One.But if you thought the cliffhanger that ended Season One was frustrating, wait till you see how this latest entry concludes.

RATING - ****

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Lovatts Crossword No 8B Across

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302. Russian river 304. Fasten (to) 305. Press into pleats 306. Skinny 307. Power group 308. Nautical greeting 310. Christmas 312. Cleveland is there 313. Large hawk

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Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Paul’s biography ■ The first ever definitive Paul Kelly biography has been written by his former manager Stuart Coupe.

The Man, The Music and The Life In Between takes you behind the scenes and gives an unfiltered look at the trials and tribulations of Kelly's life both on stage and off, says the media release.

The book is available online.ood Friday Appeal.

No Livestream ■ Melbourne venues which had been streaming live concerts to music fans have had to shut shop indefinitely due to the current Stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions.

In line with what was already tough government regulations, S Lounge and Bar Black Rock and Memo Music Hall St Kilda are just two places who have been affected by the new recently announced tighter community controls - Rob Foenander

Top radio job at Ballarat

■ David Dalkin has been appointed as the new Content Director of 3BA/Power FM Ballarat. He will also be doing the drive shift on 3BA. Rumour has it that Dave Williams at Triple M Melbourne will soon become the only 'Dangerous Dave' on Australian radio.

Dalkin, who is currently heard on Triple M Hobart, commences in Ballarat on August 31.

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Legacy of WA’s Roe family ■ Queen Victoria granted John Septimus Roe, WesternAustralia's first Surveyor General, 3000 acres of land on the riverbanks at West Swan in honor of his 57 years of service to the Commonwealth.

He named the property Sandalford after a priory in England's Berkshire, his original home.

Sandalford eventually passed to John Frederick Roe, who took a keen interest in the fertile lands of the estate.

The property hummed to seasonal rhythms. Stone-fruit picking was followed by harvesting grapes until late autumn when the currants, sultanas and raisins were dried on wire-netting racks and the yearly task of seducing the soil into producing the next crop began all over.

John Septimus experimented with many varieties of table grapes that found their way to the new colony.

The bunches of wine grapes were left on the vines until a test revealed they had reached their desired sugar content.

The grapes were transferred by horse, lorry, and later a very impressive Chevrolet truck - to the nearby winery where generations of the Roe family oversaw pressing and bottling.

The estate flourished and wines produced from its vines satisfied the requirements of the local community and indeed further afield as the region's reputation grew.

The winemaker at Sandalford

● Sandalford's Margaret River cellar door.

Wines from the mid 1960s to the ers in pioneering Western bright cherry-red colour, spicy cinlate 1970s was Dorham Mann - son Australia's second classic wine re- namon-like aromas, and a richly of famed wine-making pioneer gion - a destination now recognised layered palate. Match with a hearty osso bucco that's perfect right now.

Jack Mann. on the world stage.

Under Dorham's advice, the And the rest is modern history. Simply a great Margaret River red.

WINE OF THE WEEK Roe family evaluated expanding WINE REVIEWS Sandalford 2016 Prindiville Reinto the Margaret River region in Sandalford 2019 Margaret the state's extreme south-west.

River Rose ($22): It's probably the serve Chardonnay ($75): MargaThis area had earlier been as- wrong time of year to be writing ret River chardonnay at its best, sessed by University of WA about this fresh, crisp wine but I just laden with top fruit and the finest viticultural scientist Dr John can't resist this dry glass of straw- French oak. The palate is full of Gladstones as being an ideal cli- berry flavour which sits with so stonefruit and features intensity and mate and terrior for growing pre- much of the cuisine we enjoy. Try layers of creamy complexity, balanced by excellent acidity. mium wine grapes, with its general it with seafood salad.

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Mare is back at her best ■ The showy chestnut mare aptly named, Brooklyn Hustle has at last had some luck in her races so far with one of the best victories you could see at Moonee Valley.

The mare, by Starspangled Banner, has been a constant worry to her trainer, Jason Warren, trying to correct her wayward ways from when she first started to race.

Going back to February last year, she competed in the Blue Diamond lead-up events, and in the final, where as usual she was slow away, and 13th at the turn, then laid out all the way down the straight, yet finished a good fifth to Lyre.

Her run before her big win at the Valley was back on November 19, in the star-studded Coolmore, where she ran a great fifth behind Exceedance.

She hadn't race since then, and when produced at the Valley, some critics said she had to show something there otherwise Jason would have the same old problems.

The run at the Valley was one of the best you could see.

As usual she settled back last, and her rider, Dwayne Dunn, was content to let her get her balance.

However, at the half way of the 600 metre event she was still well back.

Then around the 400-metre mark, Dunne started to get right along the fence, and she quickly came into it, but he was caught on the inside.

With a magnificent ride, Dwayne got her out and blitzed them, winning running away.

Jason said after her great win, it is still a worry with some of her bad traits, but hr would persevere, and hope she will get over her faults.

He would like to have another crack at the Coolmore Classic at Flemington over the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Racing needs something like Blonde Hustler to lift our spirits at the present time, and she has got all the ability in the world.

Local Paper Racing Beaten to punch

● Viddora sold for $2.45 million. Racing Photos. other top sprinter, Viddora, was sold for $2.55 million.

During her star-studded career, Viddora was in the care of astute trainer, Lloyd Kennewell.

At present she is in foal to top Irish sire, Lope De Vega.

Viddora was also picked up the Yulong Team.

Viddora was bought for $40,000 as a yearling, and went on to amass earnings of $2.8 million.

Newgate Farm, in partnership with SF Bloodstock, offered Viddora for sale.

After contesting her last race in Dubai last year, Viddora was flown to Ireland to be served

by Lope De Vega to Australian time.

Yulong also bought Unforgotten on the opening day of the sales.

Ted Ryan

Record sales

■ There is plenty of money about for good broodmares after a great sale at the National Broodmare Sale on the Gold Coast.

Just a couple of days after champion mare, Sunlight, was knocked down for $4.2 million, another couple of smart mares fetched plenty.

Sunlight, who had just turned four on August 1, was an outstanding galloper, winning Three Group One races, including the Newmarket Handicap at Flemington among her many victories.

At her last couple of races, she appeared to have had enough of going around, and her trainer, Tony McEvoy, and her owners, decided to call it a day, and we lost a good horse on the tracks.

At the sales the bidding for Sunlight was keen going up in $200,000 lots, before being knocked down.

Sunlight was the most expensive mare to go through the Magic Millions Sales ring on the her form tapered off as she went on. However, on her day, she was hard to beat.

Gold Coast.

She was knocked down to the powerful The good race mare, Unforgotten, an Oaks winner in Sydney, prepared by Chris Waller, Yulong Racing Group for $2.75 million.

It was only a couple of days later, and antook all before as an early three-year old, but

■ TABCORPlanded a big blow on their opposition, Racing. Com, when they landed the racing rights securing Queensland for the next 10 years.

They finished right over the top of Racing.Com. They had been desperate to increase their foothold with the Seven Network in a big finish.

It's a significant blow to Racing.Com, who were quoted short odds to get the nod.

It had been desperate to increase its foothold nationally, but is now left with just Victoria and South Australian races.

Racing Queensland and Sky Channel, which is owned by Tabcorp, has signed a new 10-year deal in involving the three codes of racing.

Tabcorp's top man said the growth during the past 12 months of Sky Racing in the state was a major factor behind the new arrangement.

It's bad luck for Racing. Com, and Victoria, missing out on Queensland, and also Western Australia.

We are all sitting home watching the races, but you have to keep switching between the two constantly to check on your bet.

We lucky to have racing still going with this dreaded Virus.

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Kilmore changes to regional zone ■ Kilmore has now changed zones, shifting from Metropolitan to Regional giving many of the district trainers the opportunity to race there.

This leaves only Tabcorp Park and Cranbourne in the zone.

■ A correction from last week's column Concessional reinsman Kyal Costello is now based at the Taiba stables in Sunbury - not Koo Wee Rup as listed.

Harness Racing

Dasher’s drive ■ To some he may be called Dasher, Double Dee, Dazzles, Dash or just plain Daryl - I refer to Daryl Douglas who has returned to the harness scene in a big way after snaring a treble at Shepparton last Tuesday including what was the "drive of the night" aboard Art Major-Jodi Lindenny gelding Major Joe in the Saddleworld Shepparton 3Y0 Pace over 2190 metres showing that none of the magic has been lost after a four year hiatus.

Trained by brother Glenn at Strathfieldsaye, Major Jodi was restrained from outside the front line to settle at the tail of the field as last start winner Lets Make Tracks (Greg Sugars) crossed Jemsons Pet (gate three) to lead from gate four.

Trailing up the filly Safe Jewels in the last lap to be three wide approaching the final bend, Major Joe switched back inside her on straightening and after gaining a split in-between runners, finished with a wet sail to register a 1.8 metre margin over the pacemaker, with Allshookup 3 metres away in third place after racing uncovered. The mile rate 2-00.2.

■ Daryl's other winners were 5Y0 Auckland Reactor-Numismatic gelding You Ninety Two also trained by Glenn in the 2190 metre Shepparton BMW Pace and David Moran's Kiwi bred ex-NSW 3Y0 Art Major-Tres Bien Franco filly Bring Back Leah in the Alabar Pace over 1690 metres.

You Ninety Two led throughout from the pole to easily account for Postal Express which trailed by 7.9 metres in 2-00.6, with rank outsider Argy Bargy running on late out wide from four back the markers for third 8.9 metres back, while Bring Back Leah after trailing the speedy Realy Under Fire (gate four) from the pole, used the sprint lane to score by a neck from Fle Chas Roy (one/three - three wide last lap) and a deathseating Paddington Central who was a head back in third place. The mile rate 1-59.1.

■ First starter Heres To You Jimmy was a brilliant winner of the Your Sold Real Estate Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres for Myola trainer/ driver Graham McDermott paying odds of $41.20.

Starting from gate three on the second line, Heres To You Jimmy trotted faultlessly to enjoy a cosy mid-field passage in the running line before going forward three wide solo in the final circuit.

Still a long way off the leader and hot favourite Kyvalley Kyrie approaching the home turn, Heres To You Jimmy finished full of running in the straight to register a runaway 5.6 metre victory from Kyvalley Kyrie returning a mile rate of 2-04.7. Bacardi Jess which trailed the pacemaker was third 1.7 metres back.

■ Lancefield duo Lisia Horton and Leon Conway's free legged 8Y0 Dawn Ofa New DayRumbleon gelding Forever And A Day was an upset winner of the 2190 metre Barastoc Pace.

Trained by Leon, Forever And A Day driven

by James Herbertson was first up since April and settled five back in the moving line before trailing Schouton Island ahead of him forward in the last lap.

Easing wide on turning, ForeverAnd A Day finished best to prevail by a neck over Schouton Island in a rate of 2-01.5. Perennial placegetter Dearest was third 3.6 metres back after following the leader Golden Sand and using the sprint lane.

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Golden Wahine mare Golden Spurs. Raced by Seymour's Billy Morgan and partners, Golden Spurs was having her second outing since December and began swiftly from 20 metres to settle nice and handy in the moving line three back as Chris Svanosio sent Im Hector (10m) forward to take the lead away from Dream Over within a lap.

Commencing a forward move out wide prior to the home turn, Golden Spurs ran home strongly on straightening to record a 2 metre victory over Regal Assassin (three back the markers) and Tam Oshanter (four back), returning a mile rate of 2-03.

■ Young Terang trainer Paddy Lee produced an impressive Wishing Stone-Another Clare gelding by the name of Keayang Ninja to take the 2150 metre TAB Long May We Play 2Y0 Maiden Trotters Mobile on debut in a rate of 203.3.

Given the run of the race one/one from gate two by brother Jason, Keayang Ninja after easing three wide approaching the final bend sprinted brilliantly to lead on turning and score by 1.3 metres from another first starter Sunsup (three back the markers) and Mustang Kelly which followed the winner throughout finishing 13.4 metres away in third place.

■ Armstrong trainer/driver Jason Ainsworth who works with Peter Manning was successful with 6Y0 Down Under Muscles-Walara Bow mare Sarahleonie Bow in the Share Media Maiden Trotters Mobile over 1650 metres.

Settling three back in the moving line from gate two on the second line, Sarahleonie Bow was set alight three wide at the bell to lead for the final circuit in defeating Rockford Peach (three markers last lap) by 14.3 metres, with Majestic Achiever a game third a half head back after racing in the open. The mile rate 2-01.3.

■ Bendigo's Ellen Tormey registered a unique double on the Bendigo program, registering a training victory with 3Y0 Mach Three-Kateeshar gelding Shaq in the 2150 metre Soho Tribeca Standing At Northern Rivers Equine Pace and a driving success aboard the Mark Thompson (Rochester) trained Shadow Play-Orta Be Ruthless gelding The Black Horse in the Great Ocean Road Real Estate 3Y0 Maiden Pace over the same trip.

Shaq bred and raced by trotting devotee Kevin Clark was sent forward from gate six by 17 year old Tasmanian junior Jordan Leedham who is with Alex Ashwood and Kate Hargreaves to lead and defied all challengers to record an easy 8.5 metre margin in advance of Old Farm Way (three wide last lap from the tail), with Madam Reactor third 1.3 metres away after trailing the winner from the pole after leading out. The mile rate 1-58.4.

■ The Black Horse won in similar fashion by taking over from pole line stablemate Costly Mistake shortly after the start and just holding on by a head from Saint Win (one/two - three wide last lap) in 1-59.2.

Costly Mistake was third a head away after trailing and using the sprint lane.

■ It was a night of elation at Terang for West■ Wednesday was double day with Bendigo ern District resident Dave McFadden when racing in the afternoon and Terang at night.

Somebeachsomewhere-Champagne Dreams Avenel trainer/driver Juanita Breen cel- colt Lamandier making his race debut for Mattie ebrated her birthday in style after winning the Craven scored a most impressive victory in the Best Accounting and Audit Trotters Handicap Greavesys Fruit N Veg Terang 3Y0 Pace over over 2150 metres with 6Y0 Pegasus Spur- 1680 metres as Dave a harness fanatic is a

Stylish birthday

member of the large syndicate who race him.

Showing sparkling speed to lead from gate three, Mattie elected to take a trail on Michael Stanley's Hammers Hellpatrol (gate four) to receive the run of the race, with October Reign another Craven runner in the open.

When Aaron Dunn went forward with last start winner Bondi Lockdown from the tail with a rush in the last lap to join the pair approaching the final bend, Lamandier was poised to use the sprint lane and that he did, dashing clear to score by 3.6 metres from Bondi Lockdown in a mile rate of 1-56.8. October Reign was meritorious in hanging on for third 6.5 metres back.

■ Local Kolora part-owner/trainer Barry Beasley combined with Hamilton's Jackie Barker to land the Terang Co-Op Trotters Handicap over 2180 metres with honest 4Y0 Eilean Donon-Aldebaran Crumpet gelding Aldebaran Rocky.

Stepping safely from barrier five to take over from Im Notta Trotter (barrier two) shortly after the start, Aldebaran Rocky was rated to perfection and had too much in reserve to hold off a determined challenge from John Meade's Whisp Of Smoke which raced outside him from the bell by 2.9 metres, with Im Notta Trotter third 6.5 metres away after using the sprint lane to no avail. The mile rate 2-06.7.

■ Great Western trainer/driver Grant Campbell was successful with 6Y0 Courage Under FireDundee Hanover gelding Deadly Assassin in 2180 metre the TAB Long May We Play Pace much to the delight of Melbourne owner/breeder Greg Bettiol.

Given a cosy passage three back in the moving line from gate two on the second line as Julius Shadow (gate four) led, Deadly Assassin ran home stylishly after trailing Goodtime Lollie momentarily three wide in the last lap before going four wide prior to the home turn and dashing clear on turning to record a 11.7 metre margin ahead of Presidential Art from last in a rate of 1-58.3. Just Call Me Mac (one/three) was third a nose back.

■ On what was a great night for the Western District, Scotts Creek part-owner/trainer/driver Xavier O'Connor snared the Goodtime Lodge Pace over 1680 metres with Too The Max, a 5Y0 ModernArt-Shenfields Lane gelding. Staring from the extreme draw, Too The Max first up since February possied four back the markers with David Murphy sending Metro Man forward from three back in the moving line to lead at the bell.

Angling away from the inside to be one/two in the last lap, Too The Max gained a beaut trail home on the back of Calvert Hot Shot (one/one) and when taken wide on the final bend, ran home stylishly to greet the judge by 2 metres from Mended (three wide last lap) in a 1-57.2 mile rate. Trent From Punchy (four wide home turn) was third a nose away.

Brilliant start

■ Racing returned to Echuca on Thursday and Lancaster part-owner/trainer/driver Carmel Belot enjoyed success when her reliable 6Y0 Majestic Son-Flash Muscles gelding Levina scored in the A and R Water Solutions Trotters Handicap over 2130 metres.

Beginning brilliantly from 20 metres to possie three back along the markers avoiding a few who were slow to begin, Levina angled away from the inside racing for the bell to trail the hot favourite Kraze which had moved outside the leader Get Smart Max. Easing three wide on turning, Levina gained a last stride half head decision over the pacemaker, with Kraze weakening slightly to be third 4.5 metres away. The mile rate 2-05.8. It was Levina's 6th victory in 78 outings.

■ Wahring trainer Sonia Mahar's Art MajorCharm Alarm filly La La Bron driven by husband Daniel Jack was victorious in the 1755 metre Ausure Insurance 3Y0 Pace.

Beginning quickly from four, La La Bron was unable to head off Van Niekerk outside her which exploded away to lead, with Jack angling to settle three back along the markers.

When Outside Fighter came away from the back of the leader on the final bend, La La Bron took his position and used the sprint lane to score by 1.3 metres over Van Niekerk and Outside

Sulky Snippets This Week

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

Horses to follow

■ Sunsup, October Reign, Trent From Punchy, Hopeful Beauty.

Fighter who was a half head away. The mile rate 1-58.5.

Katanga (Goulburn Valley) trainer Jeff Gledhill snared the O'Brien Electrical Echuca Moama Pace over 2160 metres with Fantasy Beach, a 5Y0 Somebeachsomewhere-Any Time gelding who is never far away in any race he contests.

Taken back from outside the front line by Josh Duggan to settle at the tail of the field, Fantasy Beach was sent forward three wide solo in the last lap and outstayed his rivals to register a 1.5 metre margin over the leader Wotplanetrufrom returning a mile rate of 1-59.5.

Ears Ponder was third 11 metres back after trailing the pacemaker.

Always in control

■ Tabcorp Park Melton raced on Friday and for the second week in succession at headquarters, Lance Justice provided the trifecta in the fast class event - the TAB Long May We Play Pace over 2240 metres with the less fancied of the three Jean Luc ($14.50) defeating Rishi ($3.50) and Love Ina Chevy ($3.60).

A well performed 5Y0 gelded son of Bettors Delight and Sacajawea raced by Colin Croft of Sokyola fame, Jean Luc driven by Melton's Ken Tippet led out from gate two before taking a trail on the heavily supported Rishi (gate three) to receive the run of the race.

Always in control apart from a mid-race niggle from Forty Thieves, Rishi was headed by Jean Luc along the sprint lane in the shadows of the post but came again to go down by a half head in a tricky finish, with Love Ina Chevy third 2.1 metres back after following the pair.

The mile rate 1-57.2.

■ The week before, Rishi ($7.50) again led before being run down by Love Ina Chevy ($6.80) which gained a late split from three back the markers, with Jean Luc ($19.90) a nose away third after trailing the leader and using the sprint lane. The mile rate 1-53.4 over the shorter trip of 1720 metres.

■ Lara co-trainers and owners Danny and Gill Norris two of the nicest people in the business landed the 2240 metre Aldebaran Park Trotters Mobile with sit/sprint specialist Desert Flyer in a rate of 2-03.4.

In an interesting affair where positions chopped and changed several times, Desert Flyer driven by Jack Laugher was trapped wide from outside the front line before going forward to cross the leader Pats Son, then handing over to Chief Running Cloud.

The favourite Hatchback came away galloping going back to the tail, before being sent forward to park in the open prior to gaining a one/one spot when Imperial Whiz circled the field to race exposed.

With runs coming from all direction on turning, Hatchback on straightening put in his claim before again breaking and Desert Flyer using the sprint lane to race clear and score by four metres in a rate of 2-03.4 from Pharisee (one/ two - three wide trail home turn), with Chief Running Cloud holding down third 1.5 metres away. An 8Y0 Pegasus Spur-Desert Chase mare, Desert Flyer recorded her 18th victory from 118 race appearances for stake earnings just short of $200,000.

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BALINESE oil painting, very large, traditional pattern in green tones:"Sacred Bali." 88 x 67cms in narrow frame. I collected this from Ubud when I went there for the funeral of the King in 1975. This is in a frame. Good vintage condition. $125. Yea. 0428 397 219 BRASS double bed, white with porcelain inserts, rails, almost new mattress and base.

Reproduction antique in good condition. $220.

Yea. 0428 397 219

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