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● The Vawdrey truck headquarters at Dandenong South. Some 139 cases have been linked to the Kirkbrae Presbyterian Homes in Kilsyth. The number of cases continues to grow in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs: ■ Casey, 933 cumulative cases, A Department of Health and 136 active. Human Services spokesman said ■ Greater Dandenong, 462, 101. that key outbreaks included 70 ■ Banyule, 438, 28. new cases at Peninsula Health ■ Monash, 291, 48. ■ Boroondara, 256, 19. Frankston. Victoria recorded 71 new cases ■ Stonnington, 251, 16. of Coronavirus on Monday, with ■ Yarra Ranges, 249, 22. the total number reaching 19,080. ■ Whitehorse, 195, 17. There were 41 new deaths from ■ Cardinia, 189, 26. COVID-19 reported on Monday, ■ Manningham, 168, 20. some 33 of those cases were from ■ Knox, 157, 18. ■ Nillumbik, 133, 11 previous weeks. Thirty- eight of the 41 cases were ■ Maroondah, 103, 13. ■ Murrindindi, 9, 0. linked to aged care facilities.

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■ Local government areas in eastern and south-east Melbourne, representing two million residents, have joined to call for urgent action to end homelessness. The Councils yesterday (Tues.) formed a collective to press for more social housing for the region’s most vulnerable community members. The local councils are Casey, Cardinia, Frankston, Greater Dandenong, Knox, Kingston, Manningham, Monash, Maroondah, Mornington Peninsula, Whitehorse, Yarra Ranges, plus Bayside. “A safe home is fundamental for recovery and safety,” said Cr Stuart James, Mayor of Monash. “Everyone deserves to have a roof over their head, a door they can lock and a place where they feel secure and safe. A place to call home. This is a fundamental and basic right.” The councils say that homelessness is more likely to affect those most vulnerable including women and children fleeing family violence, people with a disability, people living with a mental health condition, people living in poverty, and marginalised groups. The councils intend to work with State and Federal Governments.

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Clayton S. drug bust ■ Police arrested and charged a woman on Friday following the seizure of a number of cannabis plants in Clayton South. As part of an ongoing drug investigation investigators executed a search warrant in Orloff Close uncovering an alleged cannabis hydroponic set-up about 12.30pm. More than 90 cannabis plants were seized along with an amount of alleged dried cannabis with a street value over $120,000. The 22-year-old Vietnamese national was charged with traffick and cultivate a commercial amount of cannabis and theft of electricity. The woman was set to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court for a remand application this on Friday evening.

$1.2 million for Box Hill ■ Box Hill Gardens, R.H.L. Sparks Reserve and Wembley Park are set for a transformation, as part of a $1.2 million funding boost from the Victorian Government's Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program. Paul Hamer, Member for Box Hill, announced that the projects

Letter to the Editor Stop 2020 elections Sir, For the past several months I have received Boroondara Council newsletters delivered to my letterbox. Whilst the newsletter contains little that is of interest on council affairs, it repeats the name of the local ward councillor over and over again, accompanied by many pictures of the councillor. The most recent one, received last week contained three such pictures. These newsletters are all paid for from Boroondara Council revenue. It matters more than ever that local government election candidates are able to make contact with electors through public meetings, door knocking and letterbox drops. But these are all banned in the Stage 4 lockdown, except letterbox drops, and then only if the delivery is undertaken by post or courier. That is, paid for by the candidate. In Boroondara, we regularly receive such material which, in effect, supports sitting councillors - and is paid for by ratepayers. In confirming the election date, October 24 , the Minister for Local Government, Shaun Leane, said he had taken the advice of the Chief Medical Officer. Whilst Professor Sutton's public health advice may be impeccable he is not the obvious source of advice on democratic practice. In this, we have been failed miserably by the Minister and the Victorian government. The elections should be held only when fair competition between all candidates can be assured. Ian Hundley, Balwyn North

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■ A further allocation of a provisional $1 million for further COVID-19 emergency relief and response, was due to be considered by Whittlesea Council Administrators yesterday (Tues.), as this edition went to press. The Administrators had an agenda item of how to deal with a $19.455 million cash surplus from the 2019-20 financial year. Some of the funds were from Government grants.

Rates decrease ● Paul Hamer, Box Hill MLA are part of 27 to benefit from a share in more than $68 million from the stimulus program. This investment recognises the overwhelming demand for shovelready community sports infrastructure. It is part of the Victorian Government's $2.7 billion Building Works package creating jobs and kick-starting vital projects across the state. Locally, the project will deliver new and improved smart LED lighting solutions at all three locations, making it safer for our local sporting communities. The facility will provide a perfect base for local clubs - in particular the Box Hill Rugby Union Club and the Box Hill United Soccer Club - to develop programs, train, host games and events, Mr Hamer said. “This investment is about helping grassroots sports communities get back in the game when the time is right. “From sports field lighting upgrades at multiple sites to new indoor sports courts, investments like these provide high-quality and accessible places for Victorians to reap the benefits of sport and active recreation participation. “By working with local government authorities, alpine resort boards and sporting clubs and organisations, the program is fasttracking shovel-ready community sports infrastructure projects across Victoria and is expected to create almost $140 million in local economic activity. “This includes jobs in construction and supply chains with benefits for local businesses through the Victorian Government's Local Jobs First requirements which will be built into contracts. “The program is part of the more than $915 million in Victorian Government investment in community sport and recreation infrastructure since 2014. More information about infrastructure grant opportunities is available through the Victorian Government website: www.sport.vic.gov.au "This investment will support the local economy and create jobs - and support the growing number of people in Box Hill who are keen to get involved in sport and recreation,” Mr Hamer said. "We're making sport and recreation more accessible, welcoming and inclusive for all Victorians by giving communities the facilities they need,” Mr Hamer said.

■ Hobsons Bay Council says there will be effective rate decreases in 2020-21 because of special measures taken by Councillors. There will be a decrease by 0.17 per cent for residential properties, 0.31 per cent for vacant residential properties, 1.91 per cent for commercial properties, and 0.02 per cent for industrial properties.

Acrid emissions

■ Cr Peter Lockwood, at last week’s Knox Council meeting, spoke of a community letter submitted from 18 residents regarding emissions from Holloway Drive Bayswater in an industrial premises. He asked Council officers to consider this matter as it is being reported that smoke and acrid emissions blow into nearby residential premises for several hours each day.

Plan for Coldstream

■ Yarra Ranges Council last week considered the latest stage of a local planning policy for Coldstream. Proposals include zezoning of commercial land on the north side of the intersection of Maroondah Hwy and Station St, and rezoning of vacant land at 638-640 Maroondah Hwy.

Youth Council

■ Mitychell Youth Council was sworn in at the Shire meeting held on August 17. Mayor Cr David Lowe facilitated 11Youth Councillors taking the oath of office. Following the call for nominations for the offices, Cr Lowe, declared Thomas Starkey elected as Youth Mayor, Courtney Abela elected as Youth Deputy Mayor and Trinity Marshall as Secretary.

Ellimatta closes

■ Cr Charlie Bisset has acknowledged the closure of Ellimatta Youth Inc. at Kinglake. “Ellimatta was established in 2011 and in the past nine years has provided valuable services to the young people of the Kinglake Ranges. Council has worked closely with Ellimatta during this time, including governance support, financial contributions and support.” ● Regular news updates for all editions can be seen at: www.LocalPaper.com.au

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Fatality at Vermont

● Murray Lovass Police are appealing for public as sistance to help locate missing teen ager Murray Lovass. The 17-yearold was last seen at his Surrey Hills home about 1.30pm on Friday (Aug. 28). Police have concerns for Murray’s welfare due to his age and his disappearance is out of character. Murray is described as 183cm tall, with a thin build and short brown hair. He was last seen riding his black Giant hybrid bicycle while wearing a black hoodie, grey tracksuit pants and white sneakers. The number of Local Paper readers continues to grow and grow. Croydon Newsagency has increased its order of the free newspaper for the third time. Hard copies of The Local Paper are available first thing on Wednesday mornings. Police are appealing for public help to track down Chadstone man Khyl Boothman. Five warrants have been issued for the arrest of the 32year-old for theft related offences. Investigators have released a photo of Boothman in the hope someone recognises him. ● Khyl Boothman

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Boroondara Council achieved a full year operating surplus of $12.26 million which is $669,000 above the September Amended Budget of $11.59 million. Last week’s Council meeting was told that the overall financial position at June 30 was “satisfactory with a working capital ratio of 2.72 to 1 (includes reserve funds of $18.70 million and 0.5 per cent cash ontingency for emergency response works). Liberal Democrats MPs David Limbrick says the use of police drones to detect stage 4 restriction breaches in Melbourne is excessive and is an invasion of privacy. The Victoria Police drones will be used to monitor public spaces such as skate parks, beaches, and parks. The drones can be flown up to 7km away from the operator and can read numberplates from 500m away. Mr Limbrick is concerned that there is no social licence for using these drones and will only increase public suspicion and paranoia of the police. Ringwood East boy Tevita Fifita has been recognised as a FAST Hero for Stroke Foundation’s National Stroke Week. Tevita’s mother, Meliame, suffered a stroke in 2016. Tevita, then 11, raced into his mother’s room and knew to call triple zero straight away, saving his mother’s life.

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■ Police responded to a fatal collision involving a pedestrian in Vermont on Thursday morning (Aug. 27). It is believed a male pedestrian was struck by a black station wagon travelling east along Canterbury Rd about 2.30am. The pedestrian died at the scene. The driver of the car, a 59-year-old Glen Waverley man, stopped at the scene and alerted emergency services. He is assisting Police with enquiries. Nunawading Highway Patrol will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Anyone who witnessed the incident or with dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au ★ Police arrested a man in Dandenong after he was located in possession of a firearm and drugs. Police attended an address on Market St after receiving reports that a man who did not reside at the address was allegedly loitering at the property. When Police arrived at the address, the man tried to flee before being arrested. Police conducted a search of the man’s ve-

■ Manningham Carols by Candlelight is unable to proceed this year. Instead of the traditional carols, the Council is looking at new and exciting ways to bring some festive cheer to our community in a safe environment. If you’re a performer, musician, community group or local food business who might be interested in participating in another form of festive cheer – depending on restrictions – the Council wants to hear from you. Register interest before Friday (Sept. 4).

Hospital parking

hicle where they seized a sawn-off shotgun, ammunition, a commercial quantity of methylamphetamine, a number of other drugs of dependence and $4500 in cash. The 34-year-old man was taken back to a police station where he was interviewed and charged with multiple firearms offences and drug-related offences. was remanded to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

The most common reason survey respondents supported a curfew was to help reduce nuisance caused by cats and to protect wildlife and impact on the environment. Survey responses also found: ■ 96 per cent of non-cat owners support a night time curfew ■ The majority of cat owners (61 per cent) who responded also supported the proposed curfew ■ Most cat owners (73 per ● Cr Stuart James, cent) already kept their cats in Monash Mayor Given a specific question at night about a cat curfew had not been ■ Those who opposed a cat directly asked as part of the curfew believed it was hard to previous consultation, particu- contain cats at night. Monash Mayor Cr Stuart larly to registered cat owners in Monash, Council believed James said the survey gave it was important to further con- Council a clear message that sult with the community, includ- there was community support ing registered cat owners and for a cat curfew, that is about responsible pet ownership. wildlife groups.

Knox link to wanted man ■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Andrew Garas. A warrant has been issued for the 39-yearold’s arrest for aggravated reckless exposure of emergency worker to risk by driving, damage to emergency service vehicle by reckless driving, theft and deception. He is known to frequent the Knox, Oakleigh South and Sydenham areas. Investigators have released an image of Garas in the hope someone may have information on his current whereabouts. Anyone who sights Garas or has information about his current whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crime stoppersvic.com.au

■ Cr Blair Barker of Whitehorse Council last week tabled an online submission from 127 members of the general public requesting Council provide free car parking for health care workers at Box Hill Hospital. The Council also received an online petition from Mr A Pawsey on behalf of 90 members of the general public requesting Council allocate land for an Bike Jump Track in Box Hill. Another petition asked for an offleash dog park at Vermont.

Progress News Petition for tower ■ Boroondara Council last week received a petition with more than 150 signatures, indicating opposition to a mobile infrastructure at 646 Riversdale Rd, Camberwell. Boroondara Council has written to TPG advising it does not support a telecommunications facility at the Camberwell address. TPG advised that it has suspended all roll outs for telecommunications infrastructure in Boroondara pending a review of all proposed sites in the municpality.

Knox News More assistance

■ Payment assistance measures for those experiencing financial hardship as a result of COVID-19 have been extended, to provide continued relief for households and businesses in Knox. Interest will not be charged on overdue fees and charges - including rates - until March 2021, a six-month extension on the original end date. New allowances for zero-payment plans, extended payment plans for rates and deferral of debt collection on overdue rates and charges have also been introduced to provide further relief.

Maroondah Mail Meals on Wheels

■ Maroondah Council last week recognised the importance of its many volunteers for its Delivered Meals service as part of National Meals on Wheels Day, which is celebrated annually on the last Wednesday in August. Maroondah Mayor, Cr Mike Symon, says that while COVID-19 restrictions have prevented many of Council’s older volunteers from going about their important work delivering meals, the day was an opportunity to recognise their dedication.

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Rotary contribution

■ The Rotary Club of Balwyn contributed $151,200.75 to Boroonadra Council’s Community Strengthening Grants in accordance with the condition of the lease for the Camberwell Sunday Market. total funding pool this year is $547,152.75 with 75% or $410,364.56 allocated

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Monash cat curfew in 2021 ■ A night time cat curfew will be introduced in Monash next year with a survey revealing majority community support for the plan. The survey attracted 680 responses with 75 per cent of respondents supporting a curfew for cats. All registered cat owners received a letter inviting them to take part in the online survey. Monash Council also invited Friends of Damper Creek, Friends of Scotchmans Creek, the RSPCA and the South Oakleigh Wildlife Shelter to respond. The curfew, which will be between sunset or 7pm (whichever is the latter) and sunrise, was originally set to be introduced at the end of 2020. Monash Council decided to hold off introduction of a cat curfew until April 2021, when pet registrations are due.

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■ Monash Council has made the unprecedented decision to introduce a 10 per cent waiver on Council rates for the 2020/21 financial year in a gesture of support for the community during COVID-19, with the rate waiver applied to all 81,319 Monash ratepayers. Mayor Cr Stuart James said the budget passed by Council was unlike any before and nothing like what had been planned before COVID-19.

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● Premier Dabiel Andrews announced 41 new deaths at Monday’s conference. ■ Victoria has recorded 73 new aged in their 90s and one woman aged care facilities. To date, 565 people have died from cases of coronavirus on Monday, aged in her 100s. with the total number of cases now Monday's deaths total included coronavirus in Victoria. at 19,080. 33 people who died in previous In Victoria as at Monday: The overall total increased by weeks but were reported by a ■ 4338 cases may indicate com65 due to eight cases being reclas- number of aged care facilities to munity transmission – an increase sified. the Department of Health and of 112 since Sunday Within Victoria, 27 of the new Human Services in the preceding ■ 2620 cases are currently active in Victoria cases are linked to outbreaks or 24 hours. complex cases and 46 are under Eight of the new deaths in ■ 453 cases of coronavirus are investigation. Victoria occurred on Sunday. The in hospital, including 21 in intenThere were 41 new deaths from retrospective reports were due to sive care COVID-19 reported. Four women amended reporting obligations for ■ 15,814 people have recovered and three men aged in their 70s, aged care facilities. from the virus 10 women and seven men aged in Thirty-eight of the 41 deaths A total of 2,224,887 test results their 80s, 13 women and three men are linked to known outbreaks in have been received which is an increase of 14,440 since Sunday. Of the 2620 current active cases in Victoria: ■ Active aged care outbreaks with the highest cumulative case ■ 2410 are in metropolitan numbers are as follows: Melbourne under stage 4 restric■ 214 cases have been linked to Epping Gardens Aged Care in tions Epping ■ 154 are in regional local gov■ 203 cases have been linked to St Basil’s Homes for the Aged in ernment areas under stage 3 reFawkner strictions ■ 189 cases have been linked to BaptCare Wyndham Lodge Com■ 50 are either unknown or submunity in Werribee ject to further investigation ■ 161 cases have been linked to Estia Aged Care Facility in Ardeer ■ 6 are interstate residents ■ 139 cases have been linked to Kirkbrae Presbyterian Homes in ■ Greater Geelong has 50 active Kilsyth cases, Greater Bendigo has nine ■ 123 cases have been linked to Cumberland Manor Aged Care active cases and Ballarat has six Facility in Sunshine North active cases. ■ 123 cases have been linked to Twin Parks Aged Care in ReserOf the total cases: voir ■ 17,681 cases are from metro■ 115 cases have been linked to Outlook Gardens Aged Care Fapolitan Melbourne, while 1147 are cility in Dandenong North from regional Victoria ■ 115 cases have been linked to Japara Goonawarra Aged Care ■ Total cases include 9129 men Facility in Sunbury and 9935 women ■ 113 cases have been linked to Estia Aged Care Facility in Heidel■ Total number of healthcare berg workers: 3107, active cases: 378 In Victoria, as at Monday, there were 44 active cases in residen■ There were 1225 active cases tial disability accommodation: relating to aged care facilities ■ Total resident cases: 14; Total Staff cases: 30 The Victorian Government ■ Active cases in NDIS homes: 38 (14 residents) will release its reopening roadmap ■ Active cases in ‘transfer’ homes (State regulated/funded): 6 (0 this Sunday (Sept. 6) which it says residents) will provide certainty and clarity ■ Active cases in state government delivered and funded homes: 0 to communities and businesses Key outbreaks with new cases include: alike. ■ 164 cases have been linked to the Melbourne Health Royal Park “Ahead of this release, the campus Government will commence an ■ 70 cases linked to Peninsula Health Frankston intensive, and extensive, round of ■ 43 cases have been linked to Vawdrey Australia Truck Manudiscussions with industry, unions facturer The department is also investigating cases linked to Arcare Aged and community organisations to Care in Maidstone, Couriers Please in Truganina and Qube Logisinform the final development of tics in West Melbourne. More information will be available in comVictoria’s roadmap to ‘COVID ing days as these investigations continue. Normal’. Premier Daneil Andrews said recognising there is no one size fits This consultation will be based all solution, the Government will commit to tailoring guidance to around six principles for industry different industries as part of the roadmap. on a COVIDSafe re-opening, Additionally, wherever possible, workforce bubbles should be based on the best advice from our created to limit the number of staff who have prolonged and close public health experts – and imcontact with each other. To achieve this, teams of staff could be perative to keeping our commurostered on the same shifts, with no overlap in shift changes and a nity safe. reduction in staff working across multiple sites. “We need the voices of indusUnder the proposed framework, meetings and lunchtimes could try to inform how this re-opening also look different, with enclosed spaces avoided wherever poscan happen practically, safely and sible. Opening doors and windows for airflow rather than relying steadily. This will be vital to planonly on recirculated air and moving tearooms and lunch breaks outning what a ‘COVID Normal’ will side – along with meetings and team catch-ups – all help to reduce look like, industry by industry,” Mr risk. Andrews said.

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■ COVID-19 notificationsby local government areas were notified on Monday (August 31). The first figure is for confirmed cases (ever), and active cases (current): ■ Wyndham, 2092, 286 ■ Brimbank, 1903, 250, ■ Hume, 1570, 180, ■ Moreland, 1570, 180, ■ Whittlesea, 1173, 142, ■ Melton, 1082, 142, ■ Casey, 933, 136, ■ Melbourne, 879, 97, ■ Moonee Valley, 743, 67, ■ Darebin, 630, 139, ■ Maribyrnong, 565, 70, ■ Greater Dandenong, 462, 101, ■ Yarra, 450, 44, ■ Banyule, 438, 28, ■ Hobsons Bay, 417, 76, ■ Greater Geelong, 356, 50, ■ Monash, 291, 48, ■ Kingston, 278, 63, ■ Port Phillip, 258, 33, ■ Boroondara, 256, 19, ■ Stonnington, 251,16, ■ Yarra Ranges, 249, 22, ■ Bayside, 226, 66, ■ Frankston, 224, 36, ■ Glen Eira, 198, 20, ■ Whitehorse, 195, 17, ■ Cardinia, 189, 28, ■ Mornington Peninsula, 180, 41, ■ Manningham, 168, 20, ■ Knox, 157, 18, ■ Nillumbik, 133, 11, ■ Maroondah, 103, 13, ■ Interstate, 103, 6, ■ Colac Otway, 102, 11, ■ Greater Bendigo, 102, 9, ■ Mitchell, 85, 15, ■ Ballarat, 61, 6, ■ Macedon Ranges, 58, 8, ■ Latrobe, 51, 13, ■ Greater Shepparton, 50, 9, ■ Moorabool, 39, 14, ■ Glenelg, 20, 0, ■ Surf Coast, 18, 3, ■ Golden Plains, 18, 0, ■ Wellington, 17, 2, ■ Baw Baw, 15, 1 ■ Warrnambool, 13, 2, ■ Horsham, 12, 2, ■ Bass Coast, 11, 0, ■ Moira, 11, 0, ■ South Gippsland, 11, 0, ■ Mansfield, 10, 1, ■ Campaspe, 9, 3, ■ Mount Alexander, 9, 0, ■ Murrindindi, 9, 0, ■ Ararat, 7, 1, ■ Mildura, 6, 0, ■ East Gippsland, 5, 2, ■ Overseas, 5, 0, ■ Swan Hill, 5, 0, ■ Loddon, 4, 0, ■ Pyrenees, 3, 1, ■ Benalla, 3, 0, ■ Northern Grampians, 3, 0, ■ Southern Grampians, 3, 0, ■ Central Goldfields, 2, 1, ■ Corangamite, 2, 0, ■ Gannawarra, 2, 0, ■ Hepburn, 2,0, ■ Queenscliffe, 2, 0, ■ Strathbogie, 2, 0, ■ Wangaratta, 2, 0, ■ Wodonga, 2, 0, ■ Alpine, 1, 0, ■ Indigo, 1, 0, ■ Moyne, 1, 0, ■ West Wimmera, 1, 0, ■ Yarriambiack, 1, 0, ■ Unknown, 144, 50, Total, 19,080, 2620 - Dept. of Health figures

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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21-April 20) Lucky Colour: Cherry Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 5-1-3-2 Lotto Numbers: 1-3-9-21-25-30 Not the time to be in the public gaze - better to wait for a while before you burst into fame. You should be full of energy and ready for some new changes in your career matters. TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Emerald Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 4-7-1-8 Lotto Numbers: 10-20-21-28-33-39 You might need to make an extra effort to get everything done during this period. There are lots of complications in your relationships and your patience will be pushed to the limit. GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Pastel Pink Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 3-5-5-3 Lotto Numbers: 8-11-26-31-37-42 You should be able to gain on some of your efforts in the past. Rest might be in short supply so do not overdo the celebrating - you could be needing all your energy very soon. CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Aqua Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 8-5-7-2 Lotto Numbers: 9-16-28-33-38-41 A very busy time and more than enough of work around but you could make things too hard for yourself if you do not regulate your hours. A surprise in your personal relationships. LEO: (July 23-August 22) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 7-1-5-2 Lotto Numbers: 19-25-31-37-40-42 This is a good time to tackle all your personal problems so do sit down with loved ones and friends and sort it all out. Finances might bring a passing problem but nothing serious. VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Lemon Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 2-6-4-9 Lotto Numbers: 18-28-31-35-37-40 You should be feeling much better and getting ready for new challenges coming up very soon. There could be some pressure from loved ones but your priorities will be right. LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Steel Grey Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 9-1-4-3 Lotto Numbers: 10-24-27-28-32-38 Tread very carefully on unfamiliar ground - there could be some problem on the way and you might not have all the facts. Finances are about to take a turn for the better. SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Black Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 1-6-2-9 Lotto Numbers: 18-19-27-30-37-41 This should be a very good and profitable period for you and many of your wishes could come true. You might have to make up your mind about some person and this could cause some flack. SAGITTARIUS: (November23- December 20) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 2-2-4-2 Lotto Numbers: 6-19-28-30-33-34 There could be some interesting news from a distance and this could somehow make an impression on your future. Try not to push your ideas too hard during this period. CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Beige Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 6-7-5-9 Lotto Numbers: 11-13-24-33-37-41 There could be some nostalgia during this period - old friends dropping in and contacts with people you have not seen for a long time. An occasion when keeping your cool is necessary. AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 4-9-6-7 Lotto Numbers: 14-25-27-28-37-39 Be very careful on the roads and check all appliances and you should get along well during this period. Romance should be blooming and new interests for those who have had enough of the old ones. PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Light Blue Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 1-7-3-2 Lotto Numbers: 10-21-30-35-40-44 Plenty of opportunities of showing what you can do and someone important will take a special interest in you. Do read the fine print and consult the experts if you are unsure of contracts.

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Water contamination risk ■ Residents throughout the North, North-West and East of Melbourne were warned of a water contamination risk late last week. Yarra Valley Water issued a warning on Friday (Aug. 28) for residents in affected areas to boil their drinking water. This followed Thursday night’s storms and damage to a chlorinator. Yarra Water was working with Melbourne Water which operates the Silvan Dam. Some 99 suburbs were affected: Attwood, Bayswater, Bayswater North, Belgrave, Belgrave South, Belgrave Heights, Blackburn, Blackburn North, Blackburn South, Boronia, Box Hill North, Broadmeadows, Bulleen, Bundoora, Burwood, Burwood East, Campbellfield, Chirinside Park, Coburg North, Coldstream, Coolaroo, Craigieburn, Croydon, Croydon Hills, Croydon North, Croydon South, Dallas, Doncaster, Doncaster East, Donvale, Doreen, Eltham, Epping, Fawkner, Ferntree Gully, Forest Hill, Glen Waverley, Greensborough, Greenvale, Heathmont, Kalorama, Kangaroo Ground, Kilsyth, Kilsyth South, Kingsbury, Lalor, Lilydale, Lower Plenty, Lysterfield, Lysterfield South, Meadow Heights, Melbourne Airport, Mernda, Mill Park, Mitcham, Monbulk, Mont Albert North,

■ Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council members are on duty at State Parliament this week (Tues.-Thurs., Sept. 1-3).

New local laws ■ Yarra Ranges Council’s new local laws have been formally endorsed, with community feedback shaping rules around burning off, fireworks and short stay accommodation amongst many others. Councillors formally endorsed the local laws for a period of 10 years at their August 25 meeting. The new local laws will come into effect on September 14.

Leases processed Montmorency, Montrose, Mooroolbark, Mount Dandenong, Mount Evelyn, Mount Waverley, North Warrandyte, Nunawading, Olinda, Park Orchards, Plenty, Research, Reservoir, Ringwood, Ringwood East, Ringwood North, Roxburgh Park, Selby, Silvan, Somerton, South Morang, Tecoma, Templestowe, Templestowe Lower, The Basin Thomastown, Tremont, Upper Ferntree Gully, Upwey, Vermont, Vermont South, Viewbank, Wantirna, Warrandyte, Warrandyte South, Warranwood, Westmeadows, Wollert, Wonga Park,Yallambie and Yarrambat.

Upgrades for Wantrina ■ Football and soccer players at Milpera Reserve in Wantirna will enjoy more opportunities to train and play year-round with upgrades to the fields and installation of new lighting. An $850,000 upgrade project is nearing completion at the reserve, with the field levelled and new drainage and irrigation systems installed, and turf to be established throughout the warmer spring months. Knox Council also received a $125,000 grant from the Victorian Government’s World Game Facilities Fund for the lighting upgrade, which will be matched by Council to fund the installation. New energy-efficient LED lighting will be installed across the two pitches, allowing home club Citylife FC to hold evening training sessions and matches and increase participation op-

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● Cr Nicole Seymour, City of Knox Mayor portunities for all players, especially in winter months. The specialist lighting is designed with precision focus to ensure fields are lit to Australian standards for football, while removing any glare or spill into neighbouring properties. Knox City Council Mayor, Cr Nicole Seymour, said the growing demand in football was an important opportunity to support positive physical and mental health outcomes for

participants of all ages, genders and abilities. “The benefits of playing sport go well beyond physical fitness, by improving mental wellbeing and promoting strong community ties, local leadership and teamwork,” said Cr Seymour. “Ensuring our city has highquality, accessible sporting facilities and infrastructure is a key focus of Council, so we can continue to encourage greater and more diverse participation. Our local sporting clubs and players have really felt the impacts of COVID-19 restrictions, but they’ll also play a crucial role in our community’s recovery from the pandemic. We’re making sure the best possible facilities are in place for these groups when sport is able to return and promote community spirit and connectedness.”

Tragedy at Belgrave

■ Lease terms for the Boroondara Aged Services Society in Marwal Ave, Balwyn North and the East Camberwell Tennis Club Inc. were processed at last week’s meeting of Boroondara City Council.

High satisfaction ■ Monash Council has recorded an excellent result of 75 for overall satisfaction in the Community Satisfaction Survey of more than 800 residents. This is the highest ever score recorded by Monash Council.

Street numbering ■ Boroondara City Council is rolling over its Street Numbering Local Law to enforce the display of allocated legal street numbers on properties. The first such law was adopted in 2010. One submitter has expressed the view that due to COVID-19 restrictions it is not possible for the community to be fully engaged in the proposal to make thelaw and suggested Council extend the existing Local Law to at least early December but preferably to February 2021. That was not possible. The laws relating to uniform numbering of properties throughout the municipality will proceed.

Hub at Mulgrave

■ A new purpose built child and family centre will be constructed in Mulgrave to replace the ageing Wellington Kindergarten and colocated Maternal and Child Health Service.

Brentford Sq funds ■ Brentford Square Traders Association has asked Whitehorse Council to renew the current Special Charge Schemes for the Brentford Square Shopping Centre for a further five years. Property owners will be asked to raise an amount of $43,305 per yearf for the purposes of marketing and promotion of the Centre, and an amount of $12,023 for the purpose of providing and maintaining physical infrastructure for the Centre, for a period of five years from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025

$7.1m at Terrara Pk ■ Whitehorse Council has Council accepted the tender for the Terrara Park Pavilion redevelopment received from Building Engineering Pty Ltd of West Melbourne as part of the total expected project expenditure of $7,165,233, including GST.

Pest management ● SES volunteers clear part of the Maroondah Hwy after Thursday night’s storm ■ A woman died after a tree fell on a vehicle in Meanwhile, aman has died after a tree fellon Fernshaw, between Narbethong and Healesville, his car in Belgrave on Thursday night. Investigators have been told a car was leavon Thursday evening (Aug. 27). Police say that it is believed that a utility was ing a shopping centre carpark when a tree fell travelling along the Maroondah Hwy when it and crushed the vehicle at the intersection of Terrys Ave and Ena Rd just after 6pm. was struck by a falling tree about 6.50pm. The 59-year-old Tecoma man suffered life The front passenger, a 36-year-old Parkdale threatening injuries and has since died. woman, sadly died at the scene. Police will prepare a report for the Coroner. The driver, a 24-year-old Flinders man, was Anyone who witnessed the crashes or who transported to hospital with minor injuries. may have dashcam footage is urged to contact Police will prepare a report for the Coroner. Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a or The highway was closed during the day on submit a confidential report at www.

■ Whitehorse Council has endorsed the Eastern Region Pest Management Strategy and continues to collaborate with neighbouring councils and other government agencies in pest animal management in the region.

Rowville parking ■ Cr Darren Pearce last week presented a petition with 11 signatories requesting that Knox City Council create sufficient parking bays in Hampshire C, Rowville. Petitioners state that further parking bays could be created using the nature strip.

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What The Papers Say Keep them honest

■ A 11-year-old Healesville resident has launched a petition, as she prepares to take on the world’s biggest fast-food franchise, McDonald’s, and their bid to set up shop in Healesville. Star Mail reported in May that McDonald’s had submitted an amendment to an approved planning application, revealing that the burger chain is keen on becoming a tenant at the development on 17 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville. Disappointed in knowing that it’s too late to stop the fast-food giant coming to town, Kate Bradford instead wants to work with Yarra Ranges Council to keep Macca’s honest in fitting in with the Healesville area. Her petition already boasts over 900 signatures and she plans on delivering a letter to Yarra Ranges councillors demanding they push McDonald’s to create a visually tasteful restaurant if and when they decide to bring their golden arches to Healesville. - Mountain Views Star Mail

Chemist stands

■ A philanthropic pharmacist has launched a heavyweight bid for a seat on Greater Dandenong Council. Richard Lim will be seen as a strong chance in succeeding the retiring four-time mayor Youhorn Chea in Springvale Central ward in October’s election. Like Cr Chea, Mr Lim has been active in the Cambodian Association of Victoria as well as an Australian Labor Party member. But he insists he is “independent” with a suite of ideas to build on Springvale’s cultural identity and drawcard shops and eateries. - Dandenong Star Journal

Fears for FTG lady

■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Ferntree Gully woman Clare Ross. Clare left her home address on Lording St around 9.40am on Sunday (Aug. 30) Police and family hold concerns for her due to a medical condition. The 78-year-old is believed to have been in the vicinity of Quarry Rd where her car and mobile phone were located just before 9pm. - Victoria Police

Storm damage

■ Felled trees contributed to 85 per cent of calls and a further 10 per cent were to respond to building damage after last week’s storms. The most affected areas included Mount Evelyn (58 calls for assistance), Belgrave (55), Croydon (45), Lilydale (34) and Mount Waverley (30). - Ferntree Gully Star Mail

Fatal house fire

■ Arson Squad detectives will investigate following a fatal house fire in Croydon on Sunday morning. Emergency services attended at the Lusher Rd address just before 4am. The body of a man, still to be formally identified, was found in the house while a second man, also an occupant of the house, was not injured. He was taken to hospital for observation. A crime scene has been established and an arson chemist was to attend the site to assist in determining the cause of the fire. - Victoria Police

More women stand

■ The Yarra Ranges currently sits within the bottom 20 per cent for women’s representation on councils in the state. Bec Brannigan, a Walling Ward candidate, said running for Council had been in the back of her mind for quite some time. Chandler Ward candidate Roxanne Horn said a lack of female councillors was likely due to “women choosing not to run and put their hands up.” - Ranges Trader Star Mail

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Standing up for abuse victims ■ Knox City Council has taken a firm stand in support of those who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse, by restricting access to Council funding and support for organisations that do not participate in the National Redress Scheme. In a unanimous vote, Knox Councillors resolved that any organisation named by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse and not participating in the Scheme will be ineligible for Council grants and funding, as well as ineligible to access Council facilities, participate in community events or receive permit to distribute information on Council property. Knox Mayor Cr Nicole Seymour said the decision was an important, actionable step Council could make to show its support for the Scheme, and for those who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse. “Every person in our community has the right to feel safe, secure and respected. The Royal Commission showed that this basic standard has not been upheld in many groups and institutions, and that abuse continues to impact people’s lives and livelihoods to this day,” said Cr Seymour. “There is nothing we can do to erase the horrors that were inflicted on children across

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.

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Proposed ANA hall

the state and here in Knox. But we can take action to validate their experiences and demand more from local organisations in a tangible way.” “It is vital that we as Council not only stand in support of our fellow community members, but use our position of leadership to hold these groups accountable, ensure they do not receive our support to operate and express our position that not participating in the Scheme is not good enough.” The National Redress Scheme was created in response to recommendations by the Royal Commission and aims to hold institutions accountable for the sexual abuse inflicted on thousands of children within orphanages, children’s homes, schools, churches and religious organisations, sports clubs, hospitals, foster care and other institutions. Through the Scheme, people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse can apply for redress and access other support services.

Casting vote needed ■ The casting vote of Whitehorse City’s Mayor, Cr Sharon Ellis, was needed last week on a motion to spend more than $3.9 million on a car park at the Council offices at Nunawading. The Council is entering a formal contract for the construction of an Open Double Storey Car Park at the Whitehorse Civic Centre Precinct received from Building Engineering Pty Ltd of 125 Hawke St , West Melbourne. The contract amount is $3,983,406.90 including GST. A number of votes were needed before the final motion was adopted. Voting for the project were Crs Carr, Ellis, Massoud, Munroe and Stennett. Against were Crs Barker, Bennett, Cutts, Davenport and Liu. The motion was carried on the casting vote of the Mayor.

Editor’s Diary ■ At the last meeting of the Box Hill branch A.N.A., a discussion took place on the question ns to whether a hall of its own should be built lor the holding of lodge meetings, and for the use of kindred institutions. Since Mr. W. H. G. Ellingworth has decided to close "The Studio", the promoters of public meetings and social gatherings which have been held there for some years are in somewhat of a dilemma as to where to find a suitable building which would fill the hill as well as this commodious hall has done.

Meth in the 1920s

■ One day lately, in a mean street, near the dockyard of a great port, an elderly woman was seen dancing about the pavement, singing, and behaving generally as it she were as drunk as possible. A group of her neighbours at the corner, however, tabooed the suggestion. They simply said that the oilshop across the way had got a good supply of methylated spirits that week - as if that fact explained everything. And it did. The elderly woman who jumped and shouted in such mad glee was a methylated spirits maniac - a devotee of one of the very worst and most demoralising of all forms of drinking and doping.

Lilydale v Yarra Glen

■ On Saturday the Lilydale footballers went, by special train to Yarra Glen. Owing to the unpropitious state of the weather very few supporters accompanied them, and it was just as well that they didn't. The local ground was one shc'et of water; resembling a miniature lake; and. in order to provide for the emergency, a now ground had to be pegged out on the racecourse, which was oiily a slight improvenmet on the old ground and was not fit for a match to be played on.

Monbulk Sports

● Cr Sharon Ellis, Whitehorse Council Mayor.

Sports grants on offer ■ Sporting clubs from across Victoria are being urged to apply for funding to boost their equipment, skills and administration expertise. Ros Spence, Minister for Community Sport, announced that applications are now open for the latest round of the Victorian Government’s 2020-21 Sporting Club Grants Program. The grants provide clubs with up to $1000 for new uniforms and equipment, up to $5000 for the training of coaches, officials and volunteers and up to $5000 to improve club operational effectiveness. The funding will help people of all ages and abilities take part in grassroots sport, no matter where they live and is a great boost for clubs during the coronavirus pandemic. “Restrictions have had a heavy impact on participation in community sport but that hasn’t stopped the people behind our clubs from continuing to work for their communities,” Ms Spence said. The Government has provided more than 4,300 sporting club grants across the state, totalling more than $5.9 million. For more information on the grants and how to apply go to sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and-funding/ourgrants/sporting-club-grants-program

■ The Monbulk Sports club held its monthly dance on September 1, when great amusement was created, as it took the form of a "pinafore night." Monbulk Football team are again premiers of the Mountain District competition for the fifth year in succession.

Hall at T’stowe

■ During the war period the whole of the residents of the Templestowe district were signally successful in raising large sums of money to aid the various patriotic ventures, and now that hostilities have terminated they arc just as loyally supporting the movemont for the lull public recognition of the local soldiers who went abroad on active service. This is to be accomplished in two distinct directions, and any rival factions that may have been asserted against only one avenue of recognition have thus been entirely eliminated. It is proposed to erect a nionumeut on the main road in the township as a tribute to the memory of tho fallen soldiers from the district, and the building of a memorial hall is to take the form of an amalgamation scheme in the erection of a public edifice which will serve the needs of all.

Scoresby notes

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■ A social evening was held on Saturday last, September 4, at School Hall, admission being by silver coin, which is to provide material for a bazaar to be held in October. Quite a large number of residents attended.

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Showbiz joy for Rohan, Christie

● Rohan Browne and Christie Whelan-Browne ■ Melbourne’s showbiz fraternity is overjoyed wit the news that popular couple Rohan Browne and Christie Whelan-Browne are expecting a baby boy. The pair have been on an IVF program, and their show business peers have been with them, providing encouragement along the way. “In June we embarked on what was to be our last IVF round. Mainly because we just weren’t getting any eggs and I was putting my body through hell and was told it’s time to look at another avenue,” Christie told her online friends. “We found a new doctor who convinced us it was worth giving it another go and told us we would regret it if we didn’t. So confident was she, she offered us a ‘no embryomoney back guarantee’.” Last week, Christie posted a Facebook that included a photo of Rohan, and the simple message: “A miracle happened”. The post had 700 likes and more than 420 congratulatory comments.

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Meet Dexter Bourke ■ From 1957 as the self-appointed "school clown" and performing in school shows, to today as a theatre actor and director, theatre has played an important part in Dexter Bourke's life. Dexter's parents felt that his personality demanded a more positive outlet after he distracted the school class and "lost focus", so they contacted the Northcote Dramatic Society where Dexter could “legitimise” his attention-seeking behaviour. Once bitten by positive recognition, Dexter knew where he belonged. Dexter found acting fun, but says he never really felt comfortable learning lines and "fitting" into a script. "It took me way too long to realise that as much as I enjoyed being on stage, I really wasn't that good,” says Dexter frankly. Then he tried his hand at directing a one-act play titled Last Things and it won Best Production at Ararat. In Dexter's words, he was now "in". Since then, Dexter says he has continued to be blessed by accommodating theatre companies, wonderful scripts, and talented actors and crews. "Consequently I have been very fortunate to have acquired an array of significant awards over the years", says Dexter. "Thankfully I do not take on a script with a view to it winning an award." Dexter says he considers one of his most rewarding shows to be directing Samuel Beckett's Endgame for The 1812 Theatre's youth group, Centrestage, in Upper Ferntree Gully. "The thought of directing Beckett was always going to be an immense challenge, but it worked beautifully. The young actors not only played their roles with aplomb, but they understood what they were doing."

Todd’s fundraising

■ Todd McKenney’s Toddmaks has generated more than $70,000 in revenue for independent stage and screen costume creatives in the first month of operation. He is expanding the concept with a brand new online marketplace, Todd+Creates.. Toddcreates.shop has been created exclusively for independent, Australian creatives who produce and ship their prod-

■ The seventh Annual Father's Day Classic Car and Bike Show goes virtual this year as organisers bring the classic, sports and muscle cars, hot rods, street machines and motorbikes to home viewers. For the past six years this event presented by the Acland Street Village Business Association and organised by Showcars Melbourne, has attracted crowds in excess of 40,000 to marvel at more than 650 classic vehicles along Melbourne’s iconicAcland St. In a car show first, the 2020 event goes online, offering enthusiasts the chance to see more than 400 cars and 100 bikes from across Victoria and interstate, from the comfort of their own home. “We are thrilled to be able to present this event online,” said Janet Rosenberg, President, Acland Street Village Business Association. “It has become so popular with fans and families since it began, so we really wanted to find a way to make it happen within the COVID limitations, to show our appreciation to the car and bike owners and the public who have supported the event over the years” Owners are encouraged to enter their cars for the next week, so each day more cars will be uploaded to the Facebook page. Anyone who loves a classic car and bike from car nuts to enthusiasts, can indulge their love of shiny metal by visiting the online event and participating in the weekly People’s Choice

■ A Kilmore man now knows it pays to always wear his glasses after initially misreading his $550,000 TattsLotto win as a $500 prize. The happy man held one of the nine division one winning entries nationally in TattsLotto draw 4081, drawn Saturday (Aug. 29). Each entry took home a division one prize of $555,248.73. The man plans to use his prize to pay off his mortgage and go on some future holidays to Europe. The regular player, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased his entry at Kilmore Authorised Newsagency, 41 Sydney St, Kilmore.

Observations Orphan of Good Hope

● Dexter Bourke Still a self-confessed "clown", Dexter says he privately continues to distract from convention and enjoys annoying "annoy-able" people. But theatre is different. "Working with a cast and crew in directing a script to present to an audience is something to be thoroughly respected, shared and enjoyed." - Cheryl Threadgold

Car Show goes viral ● Heidi Victoria ■ Heidi Victoria is well known as a former State Arts Minister, as well as a 3AW commentator, particularly on the Sunday Morning program hosted by Darren James and Nick McCallum. What we did not know is that Ms Victoria suffered a stroke earlier this year. She revealed this in a Facebook post on Monday, as she set about raising money for the Stroke Foundation. “I'm one of the very lucky ones. I've recovered fully, but it's taken a little while,” Heidi sai.d “It's really important that we all find out more about how strokes occur, and what to do if one does. “Having suffered a stroke in March of this year, this is a personal quest for me.”

People

● The annual scene at Acland St Online voting for the Father’s Day Awards will close at midday on Sunday (Sept. 6) The Awards will then be live-streamed from 4 pm to 5 pm, where 20 trophies will be up for grabs. “Going online was a no brainer. We know enthusiasts are suffering motoring withdrawals with no live shows,” said Elvis Barbieri from Showcars Melbourne. “Based on the participation to date, people are loving the chance to get involved and get their classic car and bike fix. Thanks to Acland Street Village Traders for their support in making this happen” Barbieri has four cars in his own collection 1965 Mustang, 1988 VL Commodore, a 1982 WB/V Ute and a 1971 Ford Capri which he drives in drag races. - Cheryl Threadgold

■ Novels that are inspired by true-life stories are always fascinating, and author Roxane Dhand has just written a cracking yarn, based in 17th century South Africa and the Netherlands. In 1683 it's a tough life for young women in Amsterdam's civic orphanage, where our protagonist Johanna Timmerman, is forbidden to develop a relationship with Frans, an orphan in the boys' section. Suddenly, Frans is sent across the world to the Dutch East India Company's developing colony at Good Hope in South Africa, and Johanna decides she must find him. Meanwhile, Floriane Peronneau lives a privileged life but suffers from being married to a womanizing degenerate who has led them to the edge of ruin. Floriane's and Johanna's stories become integrated when Johanna meets Floriane on the ship to South Africa and a firm friendship develops between the two women. According to Dhand's research, girls like Johanna were called marriage maids, and were recruited from orphanages in the Netherlands, then sent to The Cape of Good Hope to marry wealthy landowners, Dhand says that Johanna was inspired by Catharina Ras, a woman who pioneered women's land ownership in the Cape colony. "On holiday in South Africa I was dining at a lovely restaurant, then named Catharina's on the Steenberg wine estate, named after Catharina Ras, the estate's first owner. Her fascinating story was printed on the back of the menu, and as I read it, I saw the earliest outline of my character Johanna in my novel," Dhand explained. True stories of pioneering women in past centuries have not always received the notice and admiration they deserved, and Dhand said that in a wild, uncivilised place like the Cape of Good Hope at that time, a woman on her own would have faced a precarious future with no man to protect her. "Catharina's story gave me the bare bones of a book, but to flesh out my novel, I needed a more thorough knowledge of life in a seventh century world - so I decided to explore the Dutch East India Company and it's administration of the Cape of Good Hope at this time in history," Dhan said. "I now had to write to a professional timeline, with a year to produce and polish a book to the point that I wouldn't be ridiculously embarrassed to hand it to my publisher. I began to panic that I wouldn't be able to make it good enough. It's fair to say that Book Two was a slog," she said. So if Book Two was difficult, does that mean that Dhand is stepping away from writing more books? Well, no… "Book Three is so much easier. I can speak from experience - the first draft is already done," Dhand laughed. www.penguin.com.au - Julie Houghton

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Victorian Arts Opera Australia

■ Australia's national opera company was born when a band of idealists - butchers pharmacists, newsagents - gave up their day jobs to celebrate the 1956 Mozart bicentenary with a season of four of his operas. Nine years later, theatrical entrepreneur J. C. Williamson invited the company's chorus, staff and some of its best singers to perform alongside Joan Sutherland and Luciano Pavarotti. Suddenly, everyone around the world knew about this little opera company. In 1957, the NSW State Government offered a grant towards the formation of a permanent state company. The Sydney Opera House opened in 1973 with Prokofiev's War and Peace. Three years later Joan Sutherland gave her famous interpretation of the title role in Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor. In 1952 she performed as Violetta in La Traviata at the inaugural Opera in the Domain. Richard Meale's 1986 Voss, based on Nobel winner Patrick White's novel and with libretto by David Malouf, united some of the biggest names in local arts to stage a milestone of Australian-made opera. Baz Luhrman's A Midsummers Night's Dream subsequently became the first Australian opera production to be performed internationally, at 1994's Edinburgh Festival. Two years later, the company, then known as the Australian Opera, merged with the Victorian State Opera to form Opera Australia, under the artistic directorship of Moffatt Oxenbould. In 2012, a spectacular production of La Traviata launched Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. The event quickly became an annual highlight of Sydney's cultural calendar. More than 280,000 people from Australia and abroad have seen a Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour performance, which have included Carmen, Madama Butterfly, Aida, Turandot and La Bohème. In 2013, the company performed its first Ring Cycle, directed by Neil Armfield and acclaimed by local and international critics. The company also presented a captivating performance of A Masked Ball! By La Dura dels Baus, an exciting collaboration with three international opera companies. Co-productions are an important part of Opera Australia's repertoire. Pooling resources with other prestigious companies mean you can hear unusual and lesser-known works more often. Recent co-productions have included Szymanowski's King Roger. Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin and Shostakovich's The Nose. Each year in Sydney and Melbourne, Opera Australia presents a musical, focussing on some of the greatest in the can.

National Gallery

■ Following the latest public health directions from the Victorian Government, the NGV is temporarily closed to the public. NGV encourages patrons to visit the website at ngv.gov.au and follow their social media for updates. Under 5s Art and Entertainment: Wednesday, September 2, 11.30 am 11.50am Creative Writing Challenge: Monday September 7, 9.30am - 11am Talk About Art Challenge: Tuesday September 8, 9.30am - 11am.

Curtain is down

■ Opera Australia has been forced to postpone its eagerly awaited presentation of Richard Wagner's The Ring, meaning it will stage no more performances until at least next year. The massive show - the first production of The Ring using digital sets - was due to open in November in Brisbane's Queensland Performing Arts Centre, and has been expected to draw up to 70 per cent of its audience from interstate and overseas. Performances of Lucrezia Borgia in Sydney and Melbourne have also been scrapped. - Peter Kemp

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What’s On The Substation

Talk is cheap, gossip is priceless

Vale Geraldine Dillon ■ Melbourne TV pioneer Geraldine Dillon has died at the age of 84. She was the presenter of the Fun With Food program in the 1960s on Melbourne’s GTV-9. Ms Dillon paved the way for TV programs such as My Kitchen Rules and Masterchef. She was the daughter of Sir John and Lady Sheila Dillon. Sir John was under-secretary in the Chief Secretary’s department in Sir Henry Bolte’s days as premier. He was the first Victorian Ombudsman. Geraldine Dillon became the Home Service Adviser for the Gas and Fuel Corporation, and later woirked at Myer Melbourne where she conducted cooking demonstrations. She worked at The Age and The Herald newspapers, as well as continuing media appearances on Melbourne radio station 3AK. She released The Geraldine Dillon Cookbook. Her career also included being the Catering and Hospitality Manager at the Moonee Valley Racing Club. In retirement she lived at Glen Waverley, close to her brothers John, Brendan and Kevin. She died on Wednesday last week (Aug. 26). A funeral service is due to be held at 12.45pm tomorrow (Thurs.) and will be live-streamed.

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Badge day on Friday ■ The community is this week being urged to support Legacy Week 2020, the annual national appeal that raises awareness and funds to support the families of Australian veterans. Rob Mitchell, MHR for McEwen, said Legacy was an outstanding community organisation that provides services to families of veterans who lose their lives or their health as a result of their military service. These efforts ar supported by veterans, servicemen and women, and other volunteers from all walks of life. “Labor values our veterans and their families, and understands the unique nature of military family life and that families can also be deeply affected by military service,” he said. “Legacy Week will help around 52,000 beneficiaries through funding essential services and help provide educational resources to children. “This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened many of the pressures that our veterans and their families are experiencing. “That’s why it is more important than ever that we help organisations like Legacy in their vital work, so Australians are encouraged to buy a badge, donate or consider becoming a volunteer.” Seymour Legacy Group secretary Des Callaghan said that due to Coronavirus restrictions, most of the normal Legacy Week fundraising events cannot go ahead in order to protect the health and safety of participants and Legacy volunteers. He said the Seymour Legacy group supports families from Wandong, Wallan, Darraweit Guim, Kilmore, Broadford, Seymour, Avenel and Nagambie. Badge Day is Friday, (Sept. 4) and donations

● Rob Mitchell, McEwen MHR can be made at the Legacy Week website www.legacyweek.com.au Legacy merchandise, including their famous badges and bears, can also be purchased online at the Legacy shop at www.legacyshop.com. au Anyone wanting to donate can also phone Mr Callaghan on 0488 132 233 or post donations to the Seymour Legacy Group, PO Box 11, Seymour 3661.

The Story of Plastic screening ■ A free community screening of the film The Story of Plastic can be viewed from your own home during September. The Story of Plastic takes a sweeping look at the manmade crisis of plastic pollution and the worldwide effect it has on the health of the planet and the people who inhabit it. Spanning three continents, the film illustrates the ongoing catastrophe: fields full of gar-

bage, veritable mountains of trash, rivers and seas clogged with waste, and skies choked with the poisonous emissions

from plastic production and processing. This is a project of the Mitchell, Murrindindi and Strathbogie Shires.

● Emma Valente ■ Over the past five years, the Substation in Newport has actively created space for the representation of diverse artistic and curatorial perspectives, from across art forms. In all programs they have welcomed new ideas and approaches and explored unique collaborations and partnerships to create opportunities for artists and audiences to come together. In 2021, the Substation will build on this approach through the appointment of four new Curators at Large - Emma Valente, Lawrence English, Nikki Lam and Phuong Ngo - who will work alongside Artistic Director Brad Spolding to develop future programs. Emma Valente is a freelance director, dramaturg, lighting designer and the Co Artistic Director and Co CEO of The Rabble. The Rabble (Emma Valente and Kate Davis) produces experimental theatre that "interrogates the human condition through a combination of surreal and visceral aesthetics, a feminist sensibility, and the application of intellectually rigorous research." Nikki Lam is an artist, curator and producer based in Kulin Country (Melbourne). Born in Hong Kong, Nikki's work deals with the complexity of migratory expressions within and beyond the concept of diaspora. Working primarily with moving images, performance and installation, her work explores hybridity often through studies of rituals, language and representations, as well as the medium of video. Phuong Ngo is a Vietnamese-Australian artist and curator living and working in Naarm (Melbourne). He is co-director of Hyphenated Projects, based in Sunshine West with Nikki Lam. His practice is concerned with the interpretation of history, memory and place, and how it impacts individual and collective identity of the Vietnamese diaspora. Lawrence English is composer, artist and curator based in Meanjin. Working across an array of aesthetic investigations, English's work prompts questions of field, perception and memory. thesubstation.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Stand for election

■ Electoral Commissioner Warwick Gately has issued a reminder to those considering standing: “Nominations must be lodged with the Election Manager during the short nomination period, so prospective candidates should act quickly to make sure they are prepared. “The eligibility requirements for candidates have recently changed. Prospective candidates should confirm their eligibility and complete the online mandatory local government candidate training before lodging their nomination. “This includes candidates who are currently or have previously been a councillor.’ “Prospective candidates must make an appointment during business hours with the Election Manager to lodge their nomination form and pay their $250 nomination fee by 12 noon, Tuesday, September 22,” Mr Gately said.

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

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

Out and About

Social distancing

■ Most restaurants in West Hollywood have adapted to the COVID-19 virus and have adopted social distancing in their car parks and terraces. The number of diners is controlled and the restaurant has a good chance of holding on through this pandemic. The restaurants in West Hollywood who are making headway include: ■ Kitchen 24 which is in front of the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites on Santa Monica Boulevard. A beautiful setting on the terrace and in front of the building. Diners are enjoying being back in a restaurant atmosphere dining outdoors. ■ La Boheme, just a small walk down Santa Monica Boulevard from the Ramada, has opened a pop up restaurant in its car park. The car park is a popular choice for a pop up restaurant. ■ IHOP and Barneys Beanery have both opened in their car park. The West Hollywood Bistro corner of La Cienega and Holloway is using its terrace to entertain patrons.

Standing for the Anthem

● Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

Defunding supported

Running mate named ■ If elected, Harris would be the first woman and first Black and AsianAmerican person to hold the title of Vice-President. Her mother Shyamala Gopalan Harris came from India to complete her Doctorate and her father Donald Harris came from Jamaica and became a Professor of Economics at Stanford University. "I have the great honor to announce that I've picked @KamalaHarris who is a fearless fighter for the little guy, and one of the country's finest public servants as my running mate," Biden tweeted. "Back when Kamala was Attorney General, she worked closely with Beau. I watched as they took on the big banks, lifted up working people, and protected women and kids from abuse. I was proud then, and I'm proud now to have her as my partner in this campaign." "Joe Biden can unify the American people because he's spent his life fighting for us. And as President, he'll build an America that lives up to our ideals," Harris tweeted shortly after Biden's announcement. "I'm honoured to join him as our party's nominee for Vice President, and do what it takes to make him our Commanderin-Chief."

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■ Iran tried to cover up the extent of its coronavirus outbreak by keeping nearly two-thirds of the country's deaths secret, according to a data leak obtained by BBC News. Government records reportedly show that nearly 42,000 people have died with COVID-19 symptoms but the health ministry has only reported around 14,000. The number of people confirmed to be infected is also almost double what the government said it was: 451,024 rather than 278,827. Even those dubious official numbers make Iran the worst-hit in the Middle East, but the leaked numbers show the outbreak was far worse than the government has tried to claim. The data also reportedly shows that first COVID-19 death in Iran was recorded on Jan. 22, a month before the first official case of the coronavirus was reported by the government. The BBC's unnamed source said they wanted to "shed light on truth" and end "political games" over the pandemic.

■ Trinidad "Trini" Lopez III died on August 11, according to the Palm Springs Life Magazine, where he had been a resident since the 1960s. Some of his other hits included Lemon Tree, I'm Comin' Home, Cindy and Sally Was a Good Old Girl. A documentary film called My Name Is Lopez had just been completed on Lopez's life from filmmakers P. David Ebersole and Todd Hughes, and the filmmakers had just shown a cut of the film to Lopez. The directors hope to premiere it in 202. Lopez also has some cult status as a designer of two vintage Gibson guitars that have since become collectors' items, the Gibson Trini Lopez Standard and the Gibson Trini Lopez Deluxe, which were in production from 1964 until 1971. In all, Lopez scored 13 different singles that charted up through 1968, and in 1993 he was awarded a Golden Palm Star in his hometown of Palm Springs.

Good excuse to lose weight

■ More than a dozen of the world's most famous celebrities are financing left-wing organizations that openly seek the defunding of America's police departments. Actors, models and singers have donated large sums to left-wing organisations including Color of Change, Black Lives Matter Global Network and the Movement for Black Lives, all of which are open about their desire to defund police departments across the country. The Movement for Black Lives aims to abolish not only police departments, but America's prisons as well. "We believe that prisons, police and all other institutions that inflict violence on Black people must be abolished and replaced by institutions that value and affirm the flourishing of Black lives," the website states. Black Lives Matter Global Network, the national arm of Black Lives Matter, released a statement on May 30 calling for "a national defunding of police." The organisation published a video on June 6 arguing that "defunding the police is the only way to stop pouring resources into a system that doesn't keep us safe."

Cover-up in Iran

Trini Lopez dies

■ A Coronavirus vaccine will likely be less effective in people who are obese, scientists say. Vaccines for other diseases including influenza, tetanus, rabies, and hepatitis B have been shown to be less effective among obese people, a pattern that researchers say will likely continue with the vaccine scientists around the world are scrambling to deliver. "Will we have a COVID vaccine next year tailored to the obese? No way," Raz Shaikh, a nutrition associate professor at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, said. "Will it still work in the obese? Our prediction is no." The issue is particularly of concern in the United States, where more than 107 million Americans are obese. Those with a body mass index over 30 are among those at the greatest risk of experiencing severe COVID19 symptoms. This group encompasses about 42 percent of American adults.

■ It turns out that bucking trends may be good for business, because jersey sales for Orlando Magic player Jonathan Isaac have been surging since he decided to stand alone for the national anthem last Friday, becoming the first NBA player to do so amid the current spate of Black Lives Matter activism. "Two days after the Magic's game on Friday, Isaac's jersey sales surged on the NBA's store," reports Fox News. "As of Sunday, Isaac's jersey is the second-best seller on the league's website behind only Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James." Top Ball Coverage tweeted, "Jonathan Isaac's jersey sales have skyrocketed after he stood for the National Anthem. He is now number two in jerseys sales among players only behind LeBron James."

Minneaplis not safe ● Dining at the pop up restaurant at Kitchen 24 on the terrace in front of the Ramada is Ramada Hotel and Suites Managing Director Alan Johnson with Gavin Wood.

Come and visit us ■ If you are considering coming over for a holiday to see the stars later on in 2020, then I have got a special deal for you. We would love to see you at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, 8585 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood. I have secured a terrific holiday deal for readers of the Melbourne Observer and The Local Paper. Please mention 'Melbourne Observer' when you book to receive the 'Special Rate of the Day' for your advance bookings. Please contact: Jennifer at info@ramadaweho.com Happy Holidays

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■ Minneapolis Police informed residents of the city's embattled 3rd Precinct to prepare for the giving up of their personal belongings to potential robbers, and advised them to do as criminals say for their own safety. According to an email provided to Alpha News MN that was also forwarded to The Daily Wire, the Minneapolis Police Department offered "prevention tips" to residents hoping to avoid being a victim of the skyrocketing cases of robbery and carjacking that have plagued the city since George Floyd's death in May. "Robberies and carjacking's have increased in our Precinct," the email begins. "Cell phones, purses, and vehicles are being targeted. Some victims have been maced, dragged, assaulted, and some threatened with a gun. Most of these crimes have occurred north of 42nd St. E. 100 robberies and 20 carjackings have been reported to 3rd Precinct Police in July alone. Downtown and Southwest Minneapolis have seen an increase as well. We want those who live and work here to be safe!"

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■ We all have memories of the early days of Australian rock and roll and one of the all time greats was Col Joye. Colin Frederick Jacobsen was born in Sydney in 1936 he was one of four children and the family lived at East Hills. When Colin was 14 he left school and went to work as a jewellery salesman. He took guitar lessons at the age of 16 and formed a group under the name of The K J Quintet. He later joined a group with his brothers Kevin and Keith where Col became a guitarist and lead singer. He began using the stage name of Col Joye as the group played at clubs and pubs before changing their name to Col Joye and The Joy Boys. In 1958 they were signed to a recording contact by Ken Taylor of Festival Records. Their first single was Stagger Lee but their second recording of Bye Bye Baby went to number three in the hit parade in 1959. I can remember being at a concert at Festival Hall for one of the Lee Gordon Big Shows when Col came onstage to make an announcement. He held up a telegram saying that for the first time an Australian rock and roll song was number one on the hit parade - it was Oh Yeah, Uh Huh (with an old typewriter tapping out the beat) Col was one of the regular performers on

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Whatever Happened To ... Col Joye

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

Brian Henderson's Bandstand television series for 14 years. There is a DVD set of the Bandstand shows and it is wonderful to see Col singing in the series. By 1963 Col Joye and The Joy Boys had released 20 singles, twenty four EPs and 23 albums. In 1966 the Jacobsen family formed their own label ATARecords. In 1970 Col Joye married Dalys Dawson and they have two children Amber and Clayton. It was a double wedding as singer Sandy Scott married Col's sister Carol at the same time. In 1973 Col was back on top of the hit parade with his recording of Heaven Is My Woman's

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and fell several metres onto brick paving suffering extensive injuries. I can remember producing a show for Ted Hamilton at a Sydney Leagues Club in 2002. When I got to the rehearsals in the afternoon Ted told me that Col had already called in to see how things were going and had driven home to pick up an amplifier in his utility for us to use onstage. I had a great time chatting to Col at a book launch many years ago and have had the pleasure of doing several radio interviews with him. In 1981 he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his entertainment and philanthropic work. Sadly in the last few years there has been legal action within the Jacobsen family over financial issues concerning their hit stage musical Dirty Dancing. In recent times Col Joye hosted a rock and roll radio show on 2CH in Sydney. What a great survivor Col Joye has been after almost 63 years in showbusiness, he remains one of Australia's Rock and Roll living legends. ● Col Joye Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AW Love. Col and his brother Kevin built Jacobsen The Time Tunnel - Remember When Entertainment which became a successful promotions company. They produced many stage Sundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens. shows and handled some very famous artists And on 96.5 FM including The Bee Gees. That's Entertainment - Sundays Col Joye is a very generous man - he was at 12 Noon. www.innerfm.org.au cutting a tree for a friend in 1990 when he slipped

Take a Pause at Gerringong on the coast ■ John Rozentals previews a new, luxurious Australian coastal holiday property on the NSW South Coast. The property, on the NSW South Coast, goes by the name of The Pause, by Soul Home. As the name suggests, it's the place to step away from the everyday and enjoy a breather, as a holiday property that has been designed with rejuvenation and connection in mind, curated in a style that evokes that magical holiday feeling. Located in Gerringong, The Pause is two-hours' drive south of Sydney. It has been designed for families, friends, extended groups and intimate retreats. Set in a quiet, private pocket of Gerringong, it's walking distance to the main village,Werri Beach and Boat Harbour swimming spot. Award-winning restaurants, wineries and cooking schools are all nearby. The Pause has been created by Simone Mathews alongside her husband, Ben; together they run BAM Constructions. The property shares their signature Australian coastal, classy-cool aesthetic with introduced influences from the tropics. Luxurious properties of The Bahamas, Indonesia and that classic Singaporean-style were all strong influences in the design and style of The Pause, including the Indonesian-teak plantation shutters that provide the statement look to the property's facade. The property has five bedrooms each with their own bathrooms, plus a sneaky bunk bedroom for the kids. The lower floor is dedicated to the social spaces and guest bedrooms, while upstairs offers the master guest bedroom and study. The L-shaped entertaining spaces flow to the tropically landscaped outdoor level lawn and solar heated pool. The kitchen features an over-sized concrete island bench, and the indoor/ outdoor dining space can be left openwalled so it's reminiscent of holiday properties in Bali, or can be enclosed for the chillier months at the press of a button. Simone was the creator of muchloved Soul of Gerringong, a bespoke guesthouse restored from one of the town's original coastal farmhouses and lauded for its trademark coastalluxe style. It was a major restoration project by BAM Constructions.

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with John Rozentals This first holiday property graced the pages of numerous magazines, newspapers and social-media feeds, and is regarded for its bespoke and luxurious holiday style. A year later, Simone also launched the Soul Cottage, the adjoining holiday property. In 2019, Simone launched her own brand, Soul Home - an educational avenue for holiday-property owners, holiday-goers and anyone wanting to re-create that holiday feeling at home, with how-to guides, style guides, workshops and events, and an active community sharing daily build, renovating and style inspirations, tips and learnings. The journey of The Pause has been documented in a five-part online series, from the initial design, construction then styling - and everything in between. This series has been developed to inspire others by the journey, rather than just the finished product at the conclusion. It's to show the real side of building and design and how to create a holiday property from scratch, giving others the confidence and know-how for their own reno journeys. The build and style was a collaboration with a number of build and design brands. Holiday bookings for The Pause open in October 2020, via www.thepause.com.au. NOTE: Potential travellers should check the status of individual events

and establishments with regard to the coronavirus outbreak.

Good Buys

■ The Rees Hotel Queenstown has upheld its commitment to the environment by launching a sustainability initiative to reduce plastic waste. The hotel's milk will now be supplied by Windy Ridge Farm in reusable and recyclable glass bottles, saving over 13,000 plastic bottles from going to landfill each year. Mark Rose, CEO and general manager of The Rees Hotel said: "We are proud to demonstrate that our commitment to sustainability across all our operations continues even in the toughest of times for our industry." Based in the heart of the Clutha District on New Zealand's South Island, Windy Ridge Farm, owned and operated by Andrew Moir and his sons Ezra and Seth, has been supplying local stores with pasteurised, full cream milk in reusable bottles since early 2017. When customers return their empty glass bottle to local stores, they are given a full bottle of milk for half the price. Visit www.therees.co.nz ■ The Sydney Science Trail, presented by The Australian Museum and the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, will run to audiences across Australia until September 15. The trail features more than 50 pit stops to visit and is bubbling over with immersive games, virtual panel discussions with pre-eminent scientists, explosive science shows and tours from world-class scientists. Discover the beautiful treasures and deadly threats of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney in The Living Laboratory 360-degree virtual tour; beam live to the Coral Sea and uncover its mysterious, briny depths with 'Exploring Unseen Oceans'; gain a timely understanding on how bushfires can be both friend and foe; and become a certified citizen scientist tracking Australia's cane-toad population with your smartphone. Visit www.sydneyscience trail.net.au - John Rozentals

OK. With John O’Keefe Big names, big cash ■ Legal teams are a buzz in Adelaide over a local concert promoter allegedly owing investors sums of money starting at $5 million to possibly $20 million. Top sportsmen and entertainment icons are reported to be amongst the lenders to put on shows featuring Elton John. One of the characters associated with the case has appeared twice as a contestant on reality show The Block . In the past he has promoted shows in Adelaide featuring Lionel Ritchie, Bob Dylan and Bon Jovi. It now appears all could be falling apart. Where’s the money?

Guitar men in the money

■ I’m often amazed at the big money fans pay for memorabilia once owned by big time rockers. For instance the Japanese Sunburst electrical guitar owned by Jimmy Hendrix was recently knocked down at auction for $209,000 – the reserve price was $50,000. Guitars reach big money – the priciest being the instrument owned by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd went for $3.95 million in 2019.

Kingston Trio sings on

■ Somewhere, tonight three male singers and a bass player will step on stage as The Kingston Trio and sing the groups best seller Hang down your head Tom Dooley. What started off in the late fifties as a group of Californian guys wearing striped shirts and plucking banjos has lived for six decades using the franchise licence to sing as the The Kingston Trio . The original Kingston Trio toured Australia in 1961 and the name is still going strong particularly in America.

Masks as fashion accessory

■ With masks now an everyday accessory my mind drifted back to 19 when a group of three showbiz execs invented a manufactured rock band called The Mystrys. The gimmick of the band was they wore a mask over their faces when and wherever they wen t- on stage, in public, probably to bed - they were inseparable from their masks. The Mystrys were a one hit wonder and toured Victorian regional centres travelling in a road convoy. The police were driven crazy with reports bank robbers wearing masks were burning up the bitumen and the fuzz failed to see the humour. The Mystrys faded to black and returned their masks.

Next stop for Tim Worner?

■ You will recall the very public airings of Seven CEO Tim Worner. His lifestyle led to his ‘gardening leave’. Tim is almost free of the green thumb leave and open for offers. His name is swirling around the rumour mill for a top job in horse racing, a sport of which he is well versed. He owns a nifty little nag that has had success, along with Hamish and Gillon McLaughlin. - 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:

A RAINY DAY IN NEW YORK .... (DVD & Currently Streaming on GOOGLE-Play/

AppleTV): Genre: Comedy/Romance. Cast: Jude Law, Elle Fanning, Liev Schreiber, Timothee Chalamet. Year: 2019. Rating: M. Length: 92 Minutes. Stars: *** Review: Surprisingly delightful, wacky and light-hearted tale of a young college student who scores an exclusive interview with a reclusive film director for her school newspaper, so along with her boyfriend, the couple head off to New York for a romantic weekend where they are met with bad weather and a series of unexpected It's a comfort in today's cinematic landscape that Woody Allen's personal and worldviews remain so faithfully, respectfully and uniquely his own, and this is no exception, a whimsical, light-hearted and entertaining film brimming with quirky characters and brimming with Woody Allen-esque stylized familiarity and comic strokes. This is a fine effort with solid performances from a standout cast that includes Oscar nominee Timothy Chalamet as the confused and indecisive student and boyfriend, with a performance reflective of Allen himself, Liev Schreiber as the insecure director, Jude Law as the screenwriter, Diego Luna as the European heart-throb Francisco Vega, but most notably, Elle F anning as the enthusiastically quirky and high spirited writer and girlfriend on a mission who gets swept along on an unexpected ride that she will never forget. Far from perfect, and not quite in the league of such of his films as "Midnight in Paris," "Match Point" or "Blue Jasmine," among others, nonetheless, along with the superb Manhattan location cinematography by multi-Oscar-winner and Woody Allen regular Vittorio Storaro, with no CGI, No Special Effects, No Car Chases, No Shoot Outs and No Pyrotechnics, like many of Allen's films, this is a sprightly, idiosyncratic and respectfully dippy journey that is as fresh and inviting as a cool breeze on a hot day. FILM: PROJECT POWER (New to NETFLIX): Genre: Action/Crime/Sci-Fi. Cast: Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Dominique Fishback. Year: 2020. Rating: MA15+ Length: 111 Minutes. Stars: **½ Review: When a pill that gives its users unpredictable superpowers for five minutes hits the streets of New Orleans, a teenage dealer and a local cop must team with an ex-soldier to take down the group responsible for its creation. Netflix action-crime-superhero thriller romp has plenty to offer as Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and relative newcomer Dominique Fishback hit the streets of New Orleans with guns at the ready, but for all its whiz-bang action, visuals and pyrotechnics, it all ultimately reveals nothing more of a frenetic and muddled patchwork of vignettes that carry it through than the slick and seamless rollercoaster ride it should have been, yet for all its mend-bending psychological nuances and familiarity at play, this is a generally entertaining and stylish enough pot-boiler to pass the time. Jamie Foxx as the ex-special forces officer (?), Joseph GordonLevitt as the cop and Dominique Fishback as the teenage dealer coast along with their charismatic baggage and deliver with all the drive, seriousness and force as you would expect in this new take on the superhero genre as they hunt down the cartel, and are aided by a fine supporting cast that includes Courtney B. Vance, Amy Landecker and Andrene Ward-Hammond, however, it's the visual and special effects teams that ultimately create the required spark to keep it alive before it all fizzles like the butt end of a fuse approaching a puddle of water. At the end of the day when all is said and done, this is a silly, convoluted, formulaic, corny, noisy, crazy and intriguing effort that is sure to join a never-ending list of 'guilty pleasures' of the action sci-fi genre, and no doubt spawn a sequel, so for now, just sit back, switch off and just go along for the ride. FILM: SUMMERL AND (Streaming on AppleTV): Genre: Drama/Horror/Mystery. Cast: Gemma Arterton, Penelope Wilton, Tom Courtenay, Lucas Bond, Gugu Mbatha-Raw. Year: 2020. Rating: M. Length: 99 Minutes. Stars: ***½ Review: A reclusive and cantankerous writer, Alice, is resigned to a solitary life on the seaside cliffs of Southern England while World War II rages nearby along the channel, but when she opens her front door one day to find she's to adopt a young London evacuee she vehemently resists, however, as time passes the two soon realize they have more in common in their pasts than first assumed.

Rourke’s Reviews Cujo ■ (M) (1983). 93 minutes. Now available on Blu-ray, exclusive to JB Hi-Fi. Made during a time when Stephen King adaptations were as prolific as what superhero movies are today (The Shining, The Dead Zone, Christine, Stand By Me, Children Of The Corn, to name a few), Cujo is definitely one of the better versions to reach the big screen, and with King proving popular again after the huge success of the It films, this is the prefect time for this to make its Australian debut on blu-ray. Dee Wallace stars as Donna Trenton, an unhappy housewife who is currently having an affair with Steve (Christopher Stone). When her husband Vic (Daniel Hugh Kelly) finds out, he decides to go on a business trip to think on where their marriage is going. During a visit to Vic's preferred car repair shop, run by Joe Camber (Ed Lauter), Donna and her five year-old son Tad (Danny Pintauro) suddenly find themselves under attack by Joe's normally loveable St. Bernard Cujo, who due to being bitten by a bat, has become rabid. Trapped in their broken down car, and with the weather being hot, Donna realises they have a limited amount of time to escape. Aided by a screenplay by Don Carlos Dunaway (Impulse, The Rockford Files) and Barbara Turner (Georgia, Pollock, The Company), Lewis Teague (Alligator, Fighting Back, Cat's Eye, The Jewel Of The Nile), who replaced original director Peter Medak, is able to build things slowly, allowing the viewer to become invested in the characters, while even presenting Cujo himself as an unfortunate victim, rather than a rampaging monster. The attack scenes are well handled and effective, while the dramatic core is impressively bolstered by Wallace's strong performance. Cujo is a slow-burn exercise (with a controversially changed ending) that may bore modern audiences, but is a good example of patience providing ample rewards. It is a pity this release doesn't contain the copious extras contained on the deluxe U.K. blu-ray, which totalled over seven hours. RATING - ***½

Elevator Trap ■ (MA) (2009). 107 minutes. Now streaming on Tubi. Like a select group of movies (One Cut Of The Dead is a perfect recent example), Elevator Trap is one where the less you know about

● Donna (Dee Wallace) and her young son have to contend with a formidable enemy in Lewis Teague's slow-burn thriller Cujo, a fine adaptation of Stephen King's best-selling novel, and now available on Blu-Ray. the plot the better, otherwise there is the risk of discovering its wellplaced twists, which are cleverly integrated into what initially appears to be a pretty simple premise. After an introductory scene that compares life to a baseball game, we are introduced to Jun (Takumi Saito), who awakens on the floor of an apartment block elevator. Surrounded by three strangers, Jun is told that the elevator dropped suddenly soon after he got on, causing him to fall heavily and be knocked unconscious. The battery in Jun's mobile phone needs charging, while the others don't have phones at all. for varying reasons. The three are a gangster called Tominaga (Masaaki Uchino), a Goth Girl (Aimi Satsukawa), and a mild-mannered resident (Fuyuki Moto). While the quartet wait for help to arrive, individual secrets start to surface. Based on the best-selling novel by Hanta Kinoshita (One Third), and adapted for the screen by Kenichi Suzuki (Dark Water, Golden Slumber, The Magnificent Nine), Elevator Trap is well constructed, drawing us in with intriguing and at-times quite funny dialogue and character interplay, while actor-turned-director Keisuke Horibe (who has a supporting role in the current true-life drama Fukushima 50, with Ken Watanabe) makes sure not to give the game away too quickly, and allows his talented cast to shine (it's puzzling as to why this is Horibe's only directing effort to date). There will be some who will not like where the story goes, but for those who remain on its wavelength, there will be much to enjoy and treasure as the group's dilemma plays out. RATING - ***½ - Aaron Rourke

Top 10 Lists AUGUST 30-SEPTEMBER 5: THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1. UNHINGED. 2. MADE IN ITALY. 3. TRAIN TO BUSAN 2 - PENINSULA. 4. FORCE OF NATURE. 5. THE SECRET: DARE TO DREAM. 6. LA BELLE EPOQUE. 7. RED SHOES AND THE SEVEN DWARFS. 8. SAINT JUDY. 9. GROWN UPS (2010) (RE: 2020). 10. SONIC THE HEDGEHOG. NEW RELEASES AND COMING SOON TO CINEMAS AROUND AUSTRALIA: AUGUST 27: LES MISERABLES, TENET. SEPTEMBER 3: FATIMA, THE NEW MUTANTS. THE DVD AND BLU-RAY TOP RENTALS & SALES: 1. CAPONE [Crime/Biography/Drama/Tom Hardy, Jack Lowdon, Linda Cardellini]. 2. THE CURRANT WAR {Biography/ Drama/Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon]. 3. THE INVISIBLE MAN [Horror/Mystery/ Sci-Fi/Elisabeth Moss, Aldis Hodge]. 4. RESISTANCE [Biography/History/ Drama/Jesse Eisenberg, Clemence Poesy]. 5. WE HAVE ALWAYS LIVED IN A CASTLE [Fantasy/Mystery/Thriller/Taissa Farmiga]. 6. A RAINY DAY IN NEW YORK [Comedy/ Romance/Jude Law, Elle Fanning]. 7. QUEEN & SLIM [Romance/Crime/ Drama/Bokeem Woodbine, Daniel Kaluuya]. 8. THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN [Biography/Drama/Mel Gibson, Sean Penn]. 9. MILITARY WIVES [Comedy/Drama/ Kristin Scott Thomas, Greg Wise, Sharon Horgan]. NEW HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: AVA [Crime/Drama/Jessica Chastain, Colin Farrell, John Malkovich]. OUTBACK [Thriller/Drama/Taylor Wiese, Kym Cramp]. DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: DRACULA [Horror/Romance/Frank Langella, Laurence Olivier]. IN HARM'S WAY [War/Drama/John Wayne, Kirk Douglas]. THE PEACEMAKER [Action/Thriller/George Clooney, Nicole Kidman]. THE RAINMAKER [Drama/Matt Damon, Mickey Rourke, Danny De Vito]. THE LAST WAVE [1977/Remastered/ Richard Chamberlain]. PRESIDIO [Thriller/Sean Connery, Meg Ryan]. WORLD TRADE CENTRE [Drama/Nicolas Cage, Maria Bello, Michael Pena]. NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: A MILLION LITTLE THINGS: Season 1. PRIME SUSPECT: Series 5 - 7. HOUSE OF LIES: Season 4. ONCE WERE BROTHERS: Robbie Robertson and The Band. THE HUNTING: Season 1. WIDOWS: The Complete Series. DOLLY PARTON: 50 Years at the Opry.

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Crossroads By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Blues fundraiser

■ Melbourne blues performers Andrea Marr and John McNamara are using their talents for a great cause. The two have combined to help raise funds for Melbourne's homeless community. Along with the local blues circle, they're out to raise awareness and share the music at the same time. More info at www.facebook.com/ PlayinforacauseGood Friday Appeal.

Patrobas story

■ The story of Patrobas, the first and only Gippsland horse to ever win the Melbourne Cup, has finally made into print. Local community advocate Dawn O’Connell, along with others who worked tirelessly to see the book project come to fruition ,also succeeded in getting a statue of the 1915 cup champion erected in Rosedale. The book is available at Collins Book s store Sale or from Dawn, facebook.com/ dawn.oconnell.7.

Brunswick 2021

■ The annual Brunswick Music Festival is gearing up for March 2021 however things are going to look, feel and potentially sound different. This is the new normal after all, but it's the re-imagining that makes it so exciting, says their medial release. This year’s event was cancelled due to the current COVID 19 crisis. More info as it gets closer. - Rob Foenander

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Shiraz planted by McIntosh ■ The Mount Langi Ghiran vineyard and winery are quite rightly regarded as being virtually synonmous with the late Trevor Mast who, with his wife Sandra and partner Ian Menzies, purchased the splendid central Victorian property and its fledgling vineyard, in the mid-1980s. But the first shiraz vines had been planted years previously by W.H. McIntosh and the vineyard purchased in 1970 by the Italian Fratin family, who successfully made wine from there and also sold grapes to nearby Seppelts. Brothers Don, Lino and Serge Fratin expanded the vineyard, planting cabernet sauvignon, riesling, merlot and cabernet franc, and also established groves of nuts and fruit. Mast didn't become involved until 1980, when he was hired as a consultant. But what a difference the quietly spoken, German-trained winemaker made, quickly turning the Mount Langi Ghiran label into an icon for Austalian cool-climate shiraz and also pursuing his love for riesling. In 2006 Trevor was diagnosed with early-onset alzheimers and died in 2012, the wine industry being robbed of his talent far too early. But by that time his beloved Langi was in the good, safe hands of the Melbourne-based Rathbone family who had the means to take the operation to its

● Mount Langi Ghiran vineyard: an idyllic location. Langi Shiraz ($200): Mount Langi natural next level. And, as I've said such as lobster. before, about Langi and other sucMount Langi Ghiran 2018 Ghiran's best shiraz fruit goes into cessful Australian vineyards, the Mast Shiraz ($90): A premium red this inonic dry red, much of it from rest is well documented history. named after Trevor Mast, the semi- vines planted in 1969. I can only second the WINE REVIEWS nal winemaker behind Mount winemakers' notes which describe Yering Station 2019 Little Langi Ghiran. Yering Chardonnay ($20): A tight, Generous red-berry and spice the wine as "filled with layers of high-acid wine with lots of citric and favours highlight a very classy red mulberry, liquorice and hallmark white-stonefruit flavours backed by made principally from vines nearly Langi spice". It is a classic Australian cool-climate shiraz which is solid oak. 30 years old. Just don't expect a light, innocuA variety of bunch treatments alluring now but will be even more ous unwooded dry white. It isn't like were used including whole-bunch so in a decade or so. Reserve it for that. fermentation in small open fer- the very best friends and the very It's more of a raw, complex style menters. Ferments were hand- best beef. NOTE: Potential travellers with plenty of French oak backing plunged, foot-stomped and basket should check the status of individual the fruit. Try it with full-flavoured pressed. events and establishments with rewhite-sauced pasta dishes with topWINE OF THE WEEK pings such as carbonara or seafood Mount Langi Ghiran 2018 gard to the coronavirus outbreak.

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THE TTOP OP 5 THINGS THA TC OULD THAT COULD MAKE 20 20 EVEN W ORSE 2020 WORSE 5.The state government takes over management of all hotels inVictoria. 4. Australia Post finally delivers letter that warns Harold Holt not to swim. 3.Engineer discloses that Metro Tunnel is pointing in wrong direction. 2. Channel 31 gets rights for Test cricket. 1. AFL Grand Final to be played at Lautoka, Fiji.

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Guineas attract the best ■ The Caulfield Guineas, to be run on October 10, has attracted some smart three-year olds, to race for glory on the big day. The Hawkes team, North Pacific, heads the charts at around $9 , from the Danny O'Brien charge, Flying Award. North Pacific, by the Newmarket winner Brazen Beau, has impressed greatly since the first of his three runs. At his first outing he finished a good third behind the eventual Golden Slipper winner, Farnan. Then was sent out favourite at his next outing, and blitzed the opposition over 1100 metres on a Heavy 8 rating, winning by just under three lengths, hard held. Back on August 15, the Hawkes team produced him again, this time on a heavy 10 track at Randwick, moving him up to 1300 metres and he just smashed them winning running away by a conservative five lengths. All along the Hawkes have been rapping the colt, and feel he could be the one to beat come Caulfield Guineas day, if everything goes well. One that has come right into the markets after three runs, is the Danny O'Brien trained Flying Award, quoted at $10. He has also had the three runs with two seconds and a win from his three outings. At Flemington back on April 25, he missed the start by a couple of lengths, but proved too good with Damien Oliver in the saddle, winning running away. He is by O'Brien's Cox Plate winner, in Shamus Award, who is doing well at stud for a young sire. On the same line is the top Sydney colt, King's Legacy, who won the Champagne Stakes at Randwick back on April 18. His trainers, the father and son team of Peter and Paul Snowden, know what is all about, and the colt is smart, beating the Victorian colt, Glenfiddich,last start. The Blue Diamond Stakes winner, Tagaloa, is also on the second line of betting. He was a good fourth in the Golden Slipper, and the Trent Busuttin-Natalie Young team have a big opinion of the colt, who has worked well recently. Then we have the Golden Slipper winner, Farnan, in the care of Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott. He put in a shocker at his first start, since then he has remained undefeated and is all class. The Gerald Ryan trained Peltzer is smart also having won his first three starts, and the stable is onfident that he will continue on.

Up in the air

■ The prestigious VRC Bert Wolfe Awards, named after one of the greatest racing journalists are up in the air at present due to the virus. The Victorian Racing Media Association is hoping it may get the all clear to run the awards as normal in late November. Traditionally the have been presented at the Personality of the Year luncheon in late November, at the Emerald Hotel in South Melbourne. Alternative arrangements will be made, if that is not possible. Best News and Feature submissions, written or digital, for the 2019-20 will be judged by former Herald Sun racing editors, Rhett Kirkwood and Ray Huxley.

Caviar scholarship ● Flying Award. Racing Photos. A further 11 Australian races were included in this series. Champion mare, Lys Gracieux now retired, collected $5 million by winning last year's Cox Plate, and the 2019 Takarazuka Kinen. Following her great win in the Cox Plate, she returned to Japan winning the Arima Kinen at her last outing. The second international leg of the 2020 Ladbrokes Cox Plate Boost Series was the Group 1 will be the Juddmonte International which was run at York Racecourse recently. Under the conditions of the Cox Plate Boost Series, the Moonee Valley Racing Club also offers the winner of the Juddmonte International wins the Cox Plate, they would win $3 million (£1,650,000)

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Plate update ■ The Moonee Valley Racing Club is gearing for a big 100th running of the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley on October 24, despite the shadow of the dreaded Virus hovering. The Club is excited to announce that the Juddmonte International will be the only European leg to feature in the 2020 Ladbrokes Cox Plate Boost Series. The winner of the 2020 Juddmonte International will be eligible to win $1 million bonus,

■ Due to the shortened 2019-2020 racing season and to the uncertainty about access to the racecourses for media in the immediate future the Committee has suspended the Black Caviar Scholarship. When access does allow the incumbent Scholarship holder, Ben Triandafillou, will continue to receive the support of the racing media and industry in general.

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Yankee gold gave plenty all the way ■ Popular Maryborough was the venue to commence the week on Monday August 24 and Ararat based freelance reinsman Michael Bellman once again showed why he is one of the best around the provincials with a great drive to land the Maryborough Advertiser 3Y0 Pace over 1690 metres aboard the Wayne Ferguson (Ararat) trained Mr Feelgood-The Princess Poet gelding Ghanasuya. Settling three back in the moving line from gate two on the second line, Ghanasuya went forward three wide in the last lap to join the leader Rising High approaching the final bend and race clear shortly after. Although Safe Jewels which had followed him home issued a challenge in the straight, Ghanasuya held her at bay to score by a half head in a mile rate of 1-56.8. Alte which trailed the weakening leader was third after switching around him to head for the sprint lane on turning. ■ Riddell trainer/driver Chris Lang produced a smart former Kiwi from the deep south by the name of Full Noise a gelded 4Y0 son of Majestic Son and Knapdale Girl to land the 2190 metre Volstead @ Haras Des Trotteurs Trotters Mobile when making his Aussie debut. Raced by Nick Guida who was a part-owner of Grand Circuit performer and great stayer Franco Ice, Full Noise first up since winning at Ascot Park (Invercargill) in May had little difficulty in obtaining the lead from Flaming Eyes and after an easy time looked set score comfortably, but only just held on by a head from the fast finishing Quality Sunset (last at the bell), with Flaming Eyes holding down third 6 metres away. The mile rate 2-01.9. ■ Bannockburn co-trainers Emmett and Richard Brosnon's 4Y0 American Ideal-Diamonds N Gold gelding Yankee Gold has progressively made his way through the grades and chalked up his 4th success in eight outings by taking the Crameri's Mighty Helpful Mitre 10 Pace over 1690 metres in a rate of 1-55.4. Driven by Emmett, Yankee Gold was not bustled from gate five, ambling forward to assume control racing for the bell. Although challenged hard by Abouttime prior to the home turn, Yankee Gold gave plenty in the run to the wire, reaching the judge 1.1 metres in advance of Abouttime who didn't shirk the issue after racing exposed from the bell. Ozzie Battler which trailed the winner after leading out was third 7.2 metres back. The winner is raced by the Ballarat & District Trotting Club Standardbred Group and former President Neil Stevens along with present CEO Paul Rowse.

Shepp. success ■ Shepparton raced on Tuesday with an interesting nine event card and Romsey trainer/driver Chris Svanosio scored a well deserved victory with ever reliable 3Y0 Quaker Jet-Queens Vacation gelding Im Hector in the Shepparton Travelworld Trotters Handicap over 2190 metres. Stepping cleanly from inside the 10 metre mark, Im Hector settled on the back of the well supported Gus Or Bust which flew away from barrier three to enjoy a saloon passage. When the heavily backed Fields Of Kyvalley after an early break went forward to park in the open before galloping approaching the final bend, In Hector was eased away from the inside in the straight and finished his race off well to register a 2.8 metre margin over Fratellino along the sprint lane after following the winner throughout, with Starlight Storm (four back the markers - one/one home turn) third 1.8 metres away. The mile rate 2-05.6. ■ Indigo Valley (Barnawatha) father and son Wayne and Chris Anderson would have been relieved when their much travelled 9Y0 Flight Path-Bye Focals gelding Postal Express was successful in the Neatline Homes Pace over 1690 metres. Starting from the extreme draw, Postal Express possied three back in the moving line as Cheeki Philtra led from gate three. Trailing Alberio ahead of him forward three wide in the last lap, Postal Express after making the final bend wide did best in a punishing finish to prevail by a half neck in a rate of 1-59.5.

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with Len Baker Argy Bargy (four back the markers - six wide home turn) was third a head away with runners spread across the track. It was Postal Express' first victory since April 2017 when winning at Launceston. ■ Girgaree trainer Greg Lewis combined with Ben Gledhill to land the 2190 metre RDC Contractors Pace with Jemsoms Pet, a gelded 3Y0 son of Pet Rock and Davids Lady. Spending most of the race one/one from gate two with Aveiro inside him leading, Jemsoms Pet was left in the open approaching the home turn when Markleigh Caz dropped to the back of the leader who was travelling. Past by the favourite Frankie on the home turn which sprinted fast from three back to joinAveiro, Jemsoms Pet looked likely to hold down third, but rallied in the straight to wear down Frankie which looked all over a winner by a half head in a rate of 1-58.6, with Aveiro third 2.6 metres away. ■ Tatura trainer Wally Turco and Abbey Turnbull were victorious with 4Y0 Modern ArtXmas In Manhattan mare Tuffanuff in the Your Sold Real Estate Pace over 1690 metres. Given an easy time three back the markers from inside the second line, Tuffanuff was extricated to be one/one running into the final bend and when eased three wide on turning, finished best to score by two metres from Roquefort Cheese (one/one - three wide home turn) and the weakening leader La La Bron who held third a half neck back. The mile rate 1-57.6. Abbey had earlier in the night guided Regulus to victory in the 1690 metre Hunter Rural Pace for Bolinda trainer Kari Males.

In the Circle ■ At Bendigo on Wednesday, Lockwood trainer Ronnie Wicks was successful with 6Y0Armbro Variable-Derwinda gelding Armbro Hugh who returned to the winners circle for the first time since scoring at Kilmore in August 2018. Driven by Bendigo's Jayden Brewin, Armbro Hugh starting from 10 metres stepped safely to settle four back in the moving line trailing the well backed favourite The Summer Cat (10m) ahead of him as Primz Luck led from barrier three. When The Summer Cat sprinted sharply approaching the final bend, Armbro Hugh latched to his back but had trouble keeping up. When The Summer Cat dashed clear in the straight with the race safely in his keeping, he went off stride allowing Armbro Hugh to nab him in the concluding stages and greet the judge by 4.2 metres, with Gooroc Gambler (three back the markers) third 1.7 metres back, The mile rate 2-02.5. ■ Nanneella part-owner/trainer Col Godden snared the TAB Long May We Play Pace over 2150 metres with Clever Cowboy, a 5Y0 Western Terror-Love And Learn gelding who in doing so, registered his first success in 47 outings. Driven by Abbey Turnbull, Clever Cowboy who has been racing in consistent form of late enjoyed a cosy passage from the pole trailing stablemate Jet Black Orion which led from gate two. Using the sprint lane, Clever Cowboy scored by a nose from Liberland (one/three - three wide last lap), with first starter Heza Secret third a head away after following the runner up all of the way. The mile rate 2-00.1. ■ Local trainer Brad Stevens landed the Bendigo Ski Boat Centre 3Y0 Trotters Mobile

over 2150 metres with Imperial Count-Maori Azolla filly Everybodylovesme in a rate of 203.9. Responsible for a gigantic effort when third at Charlton a week earlier after giving away a huge start, Everybodylovesme on this occasion speared across the face of the field from gate six to lead and rated well by Ellen Tormey, ran home a 6.3 metre victor from Whos Countin which trailed. Patched used the sprint lane for third after following the pair.

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Double Day

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

■ Thursday was once again double day with Horsham racing in the afternoon and Echuca at night. The progressive Horsham HRC held their first meeting for almost six six months when a keenly contested eight event card was held. Terang based Jason Camilleri combined with Jason Lee to register a big 20.6 metre victory with 6Y0 Rocknroll Hanover-Tiz Herself gelding Rocknroll Cruiser in the Bernie Poulton Memorial Pace over 2200 metres. Beginning brilliantly from outside the front line to lead, Rocknroll Cruiser was never headed although Lost For Words which had raced outside him was applying a serious challenge only to go off stride on the home turn leaving the leader a 'mile" clear of his rivals. Honest gelding Atego Shades (three back the markers) was second and Miss Chianti (four back the markers) third 8.3 metres back. The mile rate 2-01.6. ■ It was no surprise to see Kerryn Manning snare a double on the day, driving ex-Kiwi 4Y0 McArdle-Trevi Bromac gelding Steam Punk to victory in the 2200 metre Decron Horse Care Pace, while Bolinda's Brad Chisholm piloted 4Y0 Mach Three-Western Spirit gelding Valienti to land the 1700 metre Claire Weston Photography Pace after taking a concession. Steam Punk raced by sponsor Merv Butterworth was restrained from gate five to settle four back the markers as Melanna Beach led from gate two. Gaining a lovely one/one trail in the last lap following Big Gun Johnny home from last, Steam Punk when asked for an effort on the home turn finished strongly to defeat semi-stablemate Deadly Assassin when clear from a pocket on the back of the leader, with Big Gun Johnny holding down third. The margins 11.6 metres by a neck in 2-01.6. Valiente brought up a hat-trick by leading throughout from gate five to easily account for a game Abbey Fields which raced exposed by 10.1 metres in 2-00.9. Ideal TJ was third 2.5 metres away following a one/one trip. ■ Bendigo (Shelbourne) duo Kate Hargreaves and Alex Ashwood also landed a double with Art Major-Secret Jewel 4Y0 gelding Good Cop registering his first success at start number 25 to take the 3WM - Ace Radio Horsham Maiden Pace over 1700 metres and 4Y0 Orlando ViciGlenferrie-Unixa gelding Beau Garcon the 2200 metre Speeding Spur @ Woodlands Stud Trotters Handicap. Good Cop began with a rush from outside the front line to lead throughout, defeating Princess Alexandra (three back the markers) by 4 metres and Aboutgirl which trailed the winner finishing a neck back back. The mile rate 2-02.3. Beau Garcon which can be risky at times did everything right and after going forward from four back to breeze at the bell, led for the final circuit to score by 8.2 metres in advance of The Girls Got Flair (three wide last lap), with Jaden Gil third 10.1 metres back after trailing the leader Show Me The Moolah which broke at the bell. The mile rate 2-06.1. The win was a belated gift for Kate who celebrated her birthday earlier in the week. ■ Heywood's Bec East kept her great recent record going by taking The Weekly Advertiser 3Y0 Pace over 2200 metres with Shadow PlayDee Cee Cullen filly Eastbro Adele. Despite racing uncovered from gate six outside the leader Iron Chariot inside her, reinsman Michael Bellman was never perturbed and Eastbro Adele was too strong over the concluding stages, scoring by 1.9 metres from the pacemaker, with Premonition rattling home late for third 8.4 metres back after galloping in the last lap. The mile rate 2-01.4. ■ At Echuca, Ardmona's Donna Castles was successful with 5Y0 Smiling Shard-U R Whatu

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Horses to follow

■ Quality Sunset, Abouttime, Celestial Gossip, Premonition, Whisp Of Smoke, Abbey Fields, After The Chase, Joe Nien.

Eat gelding Penitnte, taking the Steve Oliver Plumbing Pace over 2160 metres. Going forward from outside the front line to cross roughie Wonderforce entering the straight on the first occasion, Penitente after an easy time, kicked right away to score by 20.4 metres from Ears Ponder (one/one) in a mile rate of 2-01.9. Rambleon (one/three) was third 1.3 metres back. I'ts no easy feat to win from the extreme draw, but consistent A Rocknroll Dance-Bellandalla Baby colt Allshookup was able to do that in the 2160 metre Lloyd Sound 3Y0 Pace for Rochester part-owner/trainer/driver Shane Eeles. Settling at the tail, Allshookup trailed After The Chase ahead of him forward mid-race only to be left on a limb three wide as After The Chase dropped in to trail Rambunctious which was racing uncovered. Travelling wide from the bell, Allshookup's quality showed as he raced clear in the last lap with After The Chase giving chase. Holding a margin on turning, Allshookup reached the wire 1.7 metres ahead of After The Chase, with first starter Beau Steele third 2.5 metres away in third place after spending most of the race four back the markers. The mile rate 1-58.9. ■ t was a long day for James Herbertson who had driven at Horsham in the afternoon, but he was rewarded for his efforts when victorious aboard Pyramid Hill part-owner/trainer Andrew Grogan's 12Y0 The Wrath Of Pan-Fly Home gelding Nuggetpan in the 1755 metre Moama Bowling Club Pace. Starting inside the second line, Nuggetpan enjoyed a cosy passage three back the markers as both Jackierabbit (gate two) and Exciter (gate three) cut at one another. Taken into the clear approaching the final bend, Nuggetpan when eased three wide, finished full of running to gain the day by 3.7 metres over Ajay Breezy Rose along the sprint lane after trailing the leader which held down third 2.8 metres back. The mile rate 1-56.3. It was Nuggetpan's 15th success in 156 outings.

Baker’s Delights

■ Tabcorp Park Melton held their regular Friday afternoon meeting and 4Y0 Rocknroll Hanover-State Of The Nation entire Rock Of The Nation scored in the IRT Australia Pace over 2240 metres when mking his race debut. Trained at Koo Wee Rup by Brad Costello and driven by son Kyal, Rock The Nation led throughout after beginning speedily from the pole and after dictating an even tempo kicked clear on the home turn. Shortening stride halfway up the running, Rock The Nation had enough in reserve to register a 1.9 metre victory over Our Safari Sun (one/two - three wide last lap) by 1.9 metres in a rate of 1-59.3. Extortion was third 1.3 metres away after racing in the open. ■ Toolern Vale trainer Tayla Nicholson snared the 2240 metre Allied Express Pace with 5Y0 Village Jolt-Kano Phoebe gelding Lenard Ess in a mile rate of 1-56. Given an easy time from gate four three back along the markers, reinsman Jack Laugher eased Lenard Ess away from the inside to be poised one/one approaching the final bend and when asked for an effort on turning, answered to call to finish his race off well.

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