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The lifting of some of the restrictions also means that real estate auctions can take place with a maximum gathering of 10 people.

More restrictions are hoped to be lifted soon.

There is anticipation for local retailers to be allowed to re-open in the next 10 days. ● Turn To Page 4

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

Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, October 21 Traffic Camera Office - Traffic Camera Office v Ballistyx Snowboards Pty Ltd. Melbourne Traffic Camera Office - Traffic Camera Office v Wu & Zhang Wellness Therapy Pty Ltd. Melbourne Victoria Police - Steele, L (43518) v Inwood, Casey. Uni-Knox Victoria Police - Leeds, M (39842) v Dale, Scott. CiuWhitehorse Victoria Police - Zerella, D (45643) v Khaoula, Omar. UniRowville Victoria Police - Danyi, T (45776) v Lai, Minhn.UniRingwood Victoria Police - Cook, M (38895) v Forbes, William. UniLilydale Victoria Police - Church, R (35817) v Kakis, Stephen. CiuKnox Victoria Police - Fowler, B (44827) v Sapokta, Parshuram.

Uni-Mooroolbark Victoria Police - Nugent, K (41840) v Paterson, Danielle. CiuYarra Ranges Victoria Police - Griffiths, G (31600) v Cordina, Luke. UniBoroondara Victoria Police - Finelli, A (42470) v Caruso, Joshua. UniNorthcote Victoria Police - Sansom, A (42816) v Paterson, Danielle. CiuYarra Ranges Victoria Police - Wallis, A (42474) v Hancock, Scott. Box Hill Victoria Police - Sansom, A (42816) v Paterson, Danielle. CiuYarra Ranges Victoria Police - Williams, A (33644) v Vallance, Sam. Highway Patrol-Yarra Ranges Victoria Police - Segal, L (44389) v Woodyard, Shelby. UniLilydale Victoria Police - Downie, J (39354) v Wilson, Zac. Uni-Mount Waverley Victoria Police - Reay, C (43386) v Roluna, Edmond. Highway Patrol-Nunawading Victoria Police - Fisher, C (42419) v Song, I-Wei. Public Order Response - Team Three Victoria Police - Sanderson, L (41694) v Cagiliwaliwa, Robert.

Public Order Response - Team One Victoria Police - Werkmann, V (43142) v Caruso, Joshua. Uni-Forest Hill Victoria Police - Werkmann, V (43142) v Caruso, Joshua. Uni-Forest Hill Victoria Police - Heale, E (33266) v Collings, Zayden. UniMooroolbark Victoria Police - Jose, S (40812) v Palmer, Leisa. Ciu-Maroondah Victoria Police - Abbass, D (35322) v Mccutcheon, Nigel. UniRowville Victoria Police - Guthrie, A (45569) v Kocovski, Eden Paul.

Pcet-Springvale Victoria Police - Rushton, J (37792) v Giannopoulos, Daniel.

Uni-Knox Victoria Police - Jose, S (40812) v Keller, Jeremy. Ciu-Maroondah Victoria Police - Rushton, J (37792) v Boxell, Ned Francis. UniKnox Victoria Police - Valentine, S (42123) v Matthews-Taylor, Vincent. Uni-Box Hill Victoria Police - Davies, E (35428) v Horsley, Naomi. UniHealesville Victoria Police - West, M

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

(42328) v Foley, Jason. UniBoronia Victoria Police - Buchanan, A (44603) v Hodge, Joshua. UniRingwood Victoria Police - Young, T (43927) v Oates, Andrew. UniCroydon Victoria Police - Martin, A (42047) v Hannigan, Darcy. UniGlen Waverley Victoria Police - Graham, J (40749) v Grant, Paige. DtuCroydon Victoria Police - Hall, G (39879) v Casaccio, Porsha Lee. UniLilydale Victoria Police - Crossan, J (41114) v Smyth, Shannon. UniCroydon Victoria Police - De Bruin, J (41249) v Duncan, Benjamin. UniRowville Victoria Police - Abbass, D (35322) v Pheng, Sophanith. UniRowville Victoria Police - Mcculloch, K (33833) v Stohr, Caine. UniMooroolbark Victoria Police - Jose, S (40812) v Ellard, Amanda. Uni-Croydon Victoria Police - Burley, M (36727) v Miros, Vicki. Uni-Glen Waverley Victoria Police - Coulson, J (43489) v Muller, Geordie Leslie.

Uni-Mooroolbark Victoria Police - Jarvie, S (31438) v Eyssens, Harrison. UniWarburton Victoria Police - O'donohue, A (43498) v Ellis, Jake. Uni-Belgrave Community Corrections Centre - Rooney, M v Caruso, Joshua.

Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Jarvie, S (31438) v Grift, Karl. UniWarburton Victoria Police - Mcgrouther, K (45221) v Cordina, Luke. PcetRingwood Victoria Police - Box, C (36592) v Davis, Peter John. Highway Patrol-Maroondah Victoria Police - Conheady, P (38523) v Barca, Matthew. UniDoncaster Community Corrections Centre - Rankin, C v Duncan, Benjamin.

Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Valentine, S (42123) v Matthew-Taylor, Vincent. Uni-Box Hill Victoria Police - Yantono, L (35372) v Wang, Chen. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Hamilton, P (24249) v Martin, Adam Simon.

Uni-Mount Evelyn Victoria Police - Bellink, D (43499) v Brebner, Mark. UniRowville Victoria Police - Peios, J (31787) v Hrygaitis, Gustav John.

Socit-Box Hill Victoria Police - Garlick, D (38598) v Burton, William. UniDiamond Creek Victoria Police - Seath, D (38876) v Harte, Kevin Michael Highway Patrol-Maroondah ● Full list available at www.magistratescourt. vic.gov.au

Local Briefs Concerns at Knox

■ Ferntree Gully MLA Nick Wakeling has raised COVID-19 concerns in State Parliament.

“I have been contacted by many Knox residents who have raised concerns about many of the restrictions that they are currently placed under with COVID, but none more so than the current 5-kilometre rule restriction,” Mr Wakeoing told the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday (Oct. 14).

“I have been inundated by residents who have raised significant concerns about the impact of this rule, and I am calling on the Government to remove this 5-kilometre rule on behalf of not only my residents but residents across Victoria,” Mr Wakeling said.

Box Hill wishes ■ Box Hill MLA Paul Hamer has sent good wishes to local Hospital workers after the latest COVID-19 outbreak.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge for many in our community, but it is our healthcare workers who have been at the front line from the very beginning,” Mr Hamer said.

“That is why I was saddened to hear the news that an outbreak with an unknown source had occurred at the Box Hill Hospital.

“As of Tuesday there were at least 14 cases linked to this outbreak, including at least three staff members. Many other staff who had been working on the same ward are selfisolating as close contacts.

“This is a daily risk for our healthcare workers throughout this pandemic, and it is one of the main reasons why we have all been doing our bit to stay home.

“To the healthcare workers at Box Hill Hospital and all the other healthcare workers that live in the Box Hill electorate, thank you for putting your own health and that of your family at risk to protect others in our community.

“To the healthcare workers at Box Hill Hospital who have contracted the virus, I wish you a speedy recovery,” Mr Hamer told the Legislative Assembly.

Cash for Fairhills?

■ Nick Wakeling, Ferntree Gully MLA, has spoken in State Parliament about the need for funding for local schools.

“In this year’s budget I am also wanting to see upgrades in the Ferntree Gully electorate for schools. Many of my schools have not seen any capital investment. Fairhills High School urgently needs an upgrade, and I have recently been advised by the Minister for Education that they will not be considered for funding until 2022.

“It is not good enough; they should be funded now,” Mr Wakeling said.

Fatal at Montrose ■ Police were at the scene of a fatal collision in Montrose on Monday.

It is understood a truck collided with a car on Mount Dandenong Rd about 3.45pm.

That car then collided with a third vehicle, which then collided with a fourth vehicle.

A female passenger in the car initially struck but the truck was declared deceased at the scene.

The male driver of that car was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition. No one else sustained injuries.

The driver of the truck was assisting police with their enquiries.

Detectives from Major Collision Investigation Unit were notified. Mount Dandenong Rd, between the Montrose roundabout and Canterbury Rd was closed westbound.

Lysterfield lurker ■ The Herald Sun reported on a “arge naked man” lurking in the bushes nearby the toilet block at Lysterfield Lake at 9pm on Friday (Oct. 16).

An eyewitness said the man was only wearing a hat, runners and glasses, and had blocked the footpath.

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Adam and Weave Barber and Salon in Hughesdale was due to re-open last weekend. Jomana Najem opened the business with her husband Rojer Achallak in July. “We have absolutely no income coming in whatsoever, we’re desperate and we’ve got two young children and we want to be able to feed them,” Ms Najem said.

● Kim Wells, Rowville MLA The matter of Knox health work ers not being provided with proper health masks has been raised in State Parliament by Rowville MLA Kim Wells. “My question is to the Minister for Health. Minister, will you guarantee that healthcare workers are receiving adequate masks while they are on the front line? One of my constituents alerted me to the fact that when she went to a local testing facility in Knox testing staff were wearing surgical masks but not wearing the recommended N95 masks. When the staff were questioned regarding the masks, they stated there was an ongoing dispute about the availability of proper masks. This is simply not good enough. There is no excuse for not having the right PPE during this second wave. It is not fair on healthcare workers, and it is not fair on Victorians who are doing the right thing and struggling with these extremely harsh restrictions,” Mr Wells told Parliament.

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Local News

Voting closes Friday ■ Postal voting in this year’s local Council elections closes at 6pm this Friday (Oct. 23). To be valid, voting papers must be lodged in Australia Post mail boxes by that time.

Council elections are being held in the municipalities of Boroondara, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash and Whitehorse.

There will be no in-person voting or polling booths conducted in this year’s elections.

Ballot papers were mailed to voters’ home addressses earlier this month.Residents need to follow the instructions on the ballot pack and return their completed vote before 6 pm on Friday for their vote to count.

“Postal votes can be received in the mail until 12 noon on the fifth working day after election day, as long as the voter voted before the close of voting on Friday, OCtober 23,” said a Victorian Electoral Commission representative.

“To vote correctly in a local council election you must number every box on the ballot paper in the order of your choice. Ballot papers that are not completed correctly – for example, the voter uses ticks or crosses – are declared informal and set aside to be checked.”

The official declaration of the polls is due to be held on Friday, November 13. Progressive counting will be posted at the VEC website.

Meeting changes

■ The Whitehorse Council meeting sched for Monday (Oct. 19) was cancelled.

The Council meeting to swear in Councillors and to elect Mayor and Deputy Mayor scheduled Monday, November 16, will now be held at 7pm on Wednesday, November 18. A Council meeting is called for 6.30pm Monday, November 23 is to discuss the Annual Report for the financial year 201920 under the Local Government Act 1989. ● Warwick Gately, VEC Commissioner

● Neil Angus, Forest Hill MLA of worship will be reopened.

Yesterday I received a copy of an open letter to the Premier signed by 295 church pastors and leaders urging him, and I quote: “… to consider church services as an essential service for the hope and wellbeing of our community in this pan-

demic.” For many people in the community their faith is an extremely important part of their lives, and they are feeling very severely the loss of being unable to celebrate their faith and worship in their church.

“This, combined with a lack of fellowship and interaction with other church members, has been felt very keenly and in many cases is causing great anguish.

“The Bible, in Proverbs 13.12, says: Hope deferred makes the heart sick.

“That is what we are now seeing in the community with a seemingly endless lockdown and ongoing restrictions which in many cases are just totally arbitrary and meaningless.

“I share the concerns raised by these faith leaders and call on the Premier to reclassify faith organisations as essential services and allow them to recommence operations.”

Box Hill COVID alert ● Jackson Taylor, Bayswater MLA Bayswater MLA Jackson Taylor had cause to celebrate State Gov ernment spending when speaking in Parliament last week. He flected on expenditures including: ■ $620 000 for a major revitalisation of Boronia at Lupton Way; ■ $89 000 for new cricket nets at Miller Park; ■ $80 000 to backlocal live music icon the Oak Tree Tavern; ■ $125 000 for new lights at Milpera Reserve; ■ $5 million for a new state-of-the-art regional netball facility in Knox; ■ $600 000 for a new train park and new pavilion at Marie Wallace Reserve as well as solar lighting; the ■ $1.7 million to fix the Heathmont station.

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

SHOPPERS ANGERED ■ There was Box Hill supermarket shopper anger about what they regarded as insufficient advice that the local Wolworths store was a COVID-19 hotspot.

Anyone who visited Woolworths at Main St, Box Hill on October 9 between 1.30pm-1.50pm; October 10 between 1.30pm-1.50pm, and October 12 between 6pm-6.20pm should get tested for COVID-19, said authorities.

Woolworths said the supermarket chain was notified of a customer who had contracted the disease and attended the Box Hill store on Monday, October 12.

“Whilst we have been advised that the risk to customers and team members is low, the safety and wellbeing of the local community is our priority,” said the Woolworths statement.

“As a food retailer, we already have very high standards of cleaning and hygiene in place, and the store had a detailed deep clean overnight on Wednesday, October 14.”

Customers who shopped in the Box Hill store on Friday, October 9, were also urged to get tested, the statement read.

Third time unlucky ■ Nunawading Highway Patrol members seized a Mercedes Benz from a Blackburn driver, 26, last Thursday.

The car was impounded for 30 days at a towing cost (which he pays) of $1330 and the man will be charged.

Police say this is the third time that he has had this very car impounded for the same reason. The Magistrate has the option to have the car forfeited to the state and auctioned off.

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Local MP quotes Bible ■ Forest Hill MLA Neil Angus quoted from the Bible in State Parliament last week when talking about the plight of local churches.

“I was very sad last week to receive a telephone call from one of my local priests,” Mr Angus told the Legislative Assembly.

“He asked me when his church could reopen and, sadly, I was unable to give him an answer.

“He told me the heartwrenching story of an older church member who he found kneeling on the church steps crying and begging to be allowed into the church.

“He said with over 400 square metres inside they could easily allow 100 people in and still comply with all the social distancing requirements.

“Many residents and numerous faith leaders have contacted me asking when places

Manningham News

Progress News MP says thanks ■ Will Fowles, Burwood MLA, has thanked people who have worked hard during the pandemic. “If we think we have reached the limit of our resolve, we need only to look around us to the heroes putting themselves in harm’s way each and every day: the teachers and the nurses; the drivers and the doctors; the police and the paramedics; the couriers, cleaners and contact tracers; the civil servants and psychologists; the security guards and soldiers,” Mr Fowles said.

Knox News Wakeling worry

■ Ferntree Gully MLA Nick Wakeling has spoken in State Parliament about the former Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning site on the corner of Burwood Hwy and Scoresby Rd in Knoxfield.

“I have raised concerns about the lack of community consultation, and I have called for a moratorium to halt the intended demolition of Lake Knox—all of which have been ignored,” Mr Wakeling told the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday (Oct. 13).

Maroondah Mail Heathmont works

■ Bayswater MLA Jackson Taylor has spoken in State Parliament about works at Heathmont Station. “Locals know just how much the local station is in need of a face lift, and without any major upgrades since the 1980s it is definitely overdue for one.

“I was stoked earlier this year to announce $1.7 million for new platform canopies, seeding for improved safety lighting, CCTV, new fences and resurfacing of the asphalt,” Mr Taylor said.

Waverley Gazette Office attacked

● Woolworths Box Hill

■ The electorate office of Mulgrave MLA, Daniel Andrews, at Noble Park was attacked by vandals late last week.

Police said that graffiti was sprayed across smashed windows.

“The words "sack Dan" were scrawled across the window of the parliamentary office on Princes Hwy “Graffiti doesn’t work against this virus,” Mr Andrews said. Opposition Leader Michael O’Brien criticised the attack.

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● Professor Brett Sutton, Chief Health Officer.

“Back in August and at our care. And communities – entire ■ “There's been plenty said about how challenging 2020 has been,” peak, we reported 725 daily cases. countries – confronting the reality Victorian premier DanielAndrews At the same time, the UK re- that this will be “normal” until there is a vaccine. corded 891. said on Sunday (Oct. 18).

“We have escaped that awful Today, as Victoria records two “And it’s true. This year has asked more of us – taken more new cases, the UK hit 16,171. And eventuality. With modest acts of as we continue easing our restric- greatness and kindness, we have from us – than any year, ever.

“But 2020 has also proven, with- tions – they are being forced to endured this – together. out doubt, the incredible courage increase theirs.

“Today, and on the strength of “We are seeing states and cit- that success, we’ve been able to of Victorians. “:We have found it in ourselves ies, not so different from our own, progress a number of changes. to stay the course. And as a state – overwhelmed by their second “I know these changes can’t millions strong – we are defeating wave. be absolutely everything everyone “Doctors and nurses being wants. But they are the steps we this virus.

“Other places around the world asked to decide which of their can safely take that will make life patients are most worthy of their a little bit easier. have not been so successful. care.

“From 11:59pm tonight [Sunday], the five-kilometre limit for exercise and shopping will be ex■ Victoria recorded four new cases of Coronavirus in the 24 hours tended to 25 kilometres. The twoto Monday (Oct. 19), with the total number of cases at 20,319. hour time limit for exercise and There wasone new death from COVID-19 reported since the socialising will also fall away. previous day, a man aged in his 90s. To date, 817 people have died “Outdoor sports settings like from Coronavirus in Victoria. tennis courts, golf courses and Of Monday’s four new cases, one was a case who previously skateparks will be able to reopen. tested positive in July and further investigation is under way. Three “All allied health professionof Monday’s cases are from the same household in Melbourne’s als currently operating will be north. able to resume routine face-toThree of Monday’s new cases are in the local government area face care. of Hume and the fourth case is in Moonee Valley.

“Outdoor real estate auctions A testing centre was established in Kilmore following Monday’s will be able to take place with up announcement of a recent case reported in a staff member at Kemp’s to 10 people, plus the required Bakery in Kilmore. staff.

The staff member lives in metropolitan Melbourne and worked “And in good news for those at the bakery between October 1-11. Investigations have now estabsizing up the scissors or cautiously lished this case worked while infectious on October 8 and 9 - these contemplating a buzzcut – hairwere night shifts when the bakery was not open to the public. dressers will be able to open, with Kemp’s Bakery in Kilmore and Wandong have been closed for strict safety protocols in place. cleaning. All staff have been tested and are negative and those iden“From tonight [Sunday], groups tified as close contacts of the staff member will quarantine for 14 of up to 10 people from two housedays. holds will also be able to gather in Anyone in Kilmore or Wandong should get tested if they have outdoor public places. That could any symptoms, however mild and isolate until they receive their be for exercise – or a picnic in the results. Testing is available at the Kilmore District Hospital. park.

“I know some people will reasonably ask why it’s limited to two ■ The average number of cases diagnosed in the pior 14 days (Oct. households – and not five or ten.

5-18) for metropolitan Melbourne was 7.2 and regional Victoria But by limiting the number of was 0.5. The rolling daily average case number is calculated by households, we’re limiting any averaging out the number of new cases over the past 14 days. potential spread of the virus.

The total number of cases from an unknown source in the prior 14 “We’re also able to get thoudays (Oct. 3-16) was 15 for metropolitan Melbourne and zero from sands more Victorians back to regional Victoria. The 14-day period for the source of acquisition work – particularly those who data ends 48 hours earlier than the 14-day period used to calculate work outside. That includes the new case average due to the time required to fully investigate a tradies undertaking outdoor maincase and assign its mode of acquisition. tenance and repair work, mobile The 15 mystery cases in the previous 14 days (Oct. 3-16)) were in pet groomers and photographers. the following postcodes, 3015, 3024, 3025 (two cases), 3037, 3047, “These are the changes we 3073 (two cases), 3081, 3128, 3130, 3152, 3173, 3175 and 3184. can safely make from tonight.

“We need to wait just a bit ■ Premier Daniel Andrews said last Sunday: “I understand that for longer – until 11:59pm on Novemsome these changes won’t be enough. They’ll want more – and ber 1 – to take the rest of the Third they’ll want it sooner.

Step that will see retail, hospital“But the whole way through this, we have been guided by our ity and personal care services public health experts and their advice. None of us ever want to do open again. this again.

This is a timeline that is based “We have come too far – sacrificed too much – to give up now. on the current advice of our pubWe are so close. These are the safe, steady steps that will see us out lic health team,” Mr Andrews told of this – and see us through to the other side,” Mr Andrews said.

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■ Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has hinted that there may be an earlier-than-planned release from restrictions.

“If we continue to track well on the most important indicators – case averages, mystery cases, test numbers and the number of days people wait before they get tested – we may be in a position to move sooner,” Mr Andrews said last Sunday (Oct. 18).

“These indicators help tell us the story that sits behind a case – and understand how we can safely make our next moves.

“My commitment to Melburnians: we’ll review this data each and every day this week and when we get to next weekend, if we can move any earlier and do it safely, we will.

“When we do reach the Third Step it will also mean we move from “stay home” to “stay safe” – with no restrictions on the reasons to leave home.

“Under this step, all remaining retail will open. Restaurants, cafes and pubs will open. And personal and beauty services will be able to offer treatments to clients – as long as a face mask can be worn.

“These businesses will be able to have staff onsite for a ‘dark opening’ from October 28, giving them time to prepare to open their doors to the public.

“We'll also be able to go a bit further on home visits too – allowing households to have two people and their dependents visit their home once per day.

“The other aspects of our roadmap – from accommodation to outdoor sport – will also be introduced.

“I know there’ll be plenty of people who want to know when they can head to regional Victoria.

“And unfortunately, for now, that’s off the cards. As we’ve seen this week, this virus is wildly infectious – and we all need to help protect the hardwon gains of our regional communities.

“Because we are doing so well in regional Victoria, we’re able to make a few changes there too.

“From tonight [Sunday], regional libraries and toy libraries will be able to open to a maximum of 20 people indoors.

“People will be able to hold outdoor religious gatherings with up to 20 people – and 50 from November 1.

“And in good news for our regional hospitality businesses, they'll be able to host up to 40 customers indoors and up to 70 outdoors from 11:59pm tonight.

“Staying safe is more important than ever. So please, keep wearing a mask, keep maintaining your distance – and if you feel sick, get tested and stay home,” Mr Andrews said last Sunday.

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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21- April 20) Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 3.2.6.5.

Lotto Numbers: 3.12.26.24.40.44.

There could be a few surprises around if you are planning travel even it should be mostly a favourable period it would be wise to check everything first. Some luck with a person born under the sign of cancer. A good time to get away from it all if possible. Plans could go astray. However, this is only a temporary condition. Wiser to keep the peace at home instead of provoking friction. Although a good period in general, it is wise to seek the help of an expert before agreeing to anything that could tie up your money. Romantic ventures could surprise during this period.

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

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.23.36.39.8.

Help and assistance coming from unexpected quarters and it should be a good time to start a new course in some healthy matters, exercise or vegetarian cooking. Keep out of the way of gossipmongers. Personal problems should be sorting themselves out. Maybe its best to ask people around you their opinion and it should clear the air. Someone nice could show and interest in your future plans. Your thinking process should be clearer and the ideas people amongst you are quite brilliant. Communicating on a personal level presents a few problems. Keep to the proven facts when expressing opinions around loved ones. Energy levels could be low.

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

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.25.40.5.44.

You might have to keep quiet and out of the way of troublesome people for the next few weeks to avoid arguments in your circle of friends. Your love life could be in for a boost and some happy moments around the corner. Anything you work out ahead will work out successfully. New friends could change your expectations and give financial support when you need it most. An object you thought lost forever shows up. Many will find that what they feared most was only an illusion. Contacts will be established that could improve your career prospects.

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

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.5.19.7.22.

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

Better period financially. New ventures and greater independence for you and many will be planning major changes, moving to distant places.

Some will become more involved with the entertainment industry. This should be a happier period. Some will be inclined to take on more work and added responsibility.

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

Travel plans could be altered so be prepared to be flexible. Some very tempting propositions coming your way, keep a clear mind of what you really want. Surprise gains in financial matters. Communication could have some big problems so try to sort out your domestic affairs soon. Big changes in career matters and some improvements on your home environment will surprise. Dealing with the right people will be successful but keep your plans under your hat for now. Domestic matters could try to interfere with your future plans so keep the peace if you can.

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

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.36.34.40.

Not a good time to invite anyone to stay with you and make sure no one is in a position to steal from you. Someone might need your assistance in emotional problems and some luck in games of chance. Payments from past could help you out of a financial problem. Surprise encounter could turn into a romantic interlude if you do not let convention stop you. Back to basics will help you to evaluate your present situation and do something positive about it. Improvements might not go as fast as you would like them to but they happen just the same.

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

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.30.22.

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

Good period for re starting many of your former enterprises also a good time to find things you thought lost. Money matters are improving and more work is available. You could be made to alter your plans by someone you least expected, but do not spoil the time by sulking about it. Your chances to get something done could be minimal just now.

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

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.25.40.6.20.

Rewards from deeds done in the past and recognition of your achievements most likely. Prosperity should be just around the corner for many and your hunches should pay well during this period. Not a good period for mixing business with pleasure ad problems could arise from communications breakdown. Romance is in a better position and some happy moments are possible. Very good period for romance and matters of the heart. If you are one of the seekers you could stumble overt the right solutions by mistake. Do not borrow or lend during this period.

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

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.37.44.

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

A good time to push personal ambitions and try for something that could be available on the next rung up. Keep your criticisms of work mate's actions to yourself or you could say or do something you may later regret.

Not a good period to handle personal finances, so guard against unnecessary spending, wiser to buy only what is essential and pay cash, many will be changing address or involved in renovations. The opportunity to take off on an entirely new path.

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

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.15.26.34.44.

An interest or hobby could take you away from your usual surroundings and give you a new lease of life. Health should improve and talk about moving or travel is very prominent. You could be able to help someone in need. An interesting period coming up. Health should be good, better aspects than is usual. You will have to watch what you agree to or problems with the law or authorities can eventuate. A bit of a break from your usual haunts will work wonders for you. Someone close could be acting out of character and confusing you. Wiser to defer any confrontations ad you could receive a definite refusal. For the cautious and courteous there is progress on all levels.

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

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.24.40.22.

Thee should be some evidence about improved financial matters very soon. Very busy social life expected and new people to meet and success in romantic matters also indicated. You may feel you are going nowhere at the moment this will soon pass and the chance to reach one of your goals presents itself. Try to avoid people or situations you know that could annoy as your temper wont hold. Others may need your help and you could profit in the long run by giving assistance. Someone soon with the right clout could offer the right chance to rapidly improve your career or financial affairs. Legal affairs are better and deferred until after June. There could be an attack upon your credibility.

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

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.30.11.

Watch your eating habits and your weight this is a period when the good things in life are irristable. Some problems with relationships but this should only be temporary and soon the peace and calm you hope for should prevail. A varied and rewarding period as far as daily life is concerned and the chance of financial luck for the hard worker, promotions and salary increases for most of you. Someone new in your life can bring big changes a tricky period generally and for the married outside activities could be cutting across your domestic activities and this won't endear you to your mate.

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FTG arrest at Box Hill ■ Police have arrested a man following an aggravated burglary in Box Hill South on Thursday evening (Oct. 15).

Officers were called to an address on Station St about 5.15pm after reports that a man had forced his way into a residence by punching an 83-year-old woman in the face at least twice and dislodging three of her teeth.

It is alleged the man then stole two cartons of cigarettes before fleeing.

Police were then called to an incident where a man had been hit by a car on Burwood Hwy. Officers attended and arrested a 30-year-old Ferntree Gully man in McCubbin Ave, Burwood, after he was identified as the suspect for the alleged aggravated burglary.

He was taken to hospital for assessment and has since been charged with aggravated burglary and intentionally cause injury.

The man was remanded in custody overnight to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court. ★ Somerville Highway Patrol officers are appealing for witnesses and dash cam vision following a crash in Noble Park on Wednesday morning (Oct. 14).

The incident happened on Princes Hwy near

■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Tuatai Tangata Poto. A warrant has been issued for the 48-year-old’s arrested in relation to assault related matters.

Tangata Poto is described as 165cm tall with a solid build, black hair and a tanned complexion.

He is known to frequent the Melbourne CBD and Clayton South areas.

Anyone who sights Tangata Poto or has information about his current whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Heatherton Rd, when the driver of a white Range Rover left the road and crashed into a tree about 3.30am on Wednesday.

The driver, a 32-year-old New South Welshman, sustained serious injuries in the crash.

Investigators allegedly located a large quantity of drugs in the vehicle, which was said to be displaying false number plates.

The driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition, and is expected to be interviewed when his condition permits.

Police are investigating whether speed, drugs or alcohol are factors in this collision.

Outdoor dining in Monash ■ Monash Council last week began installing the first of the expanded areas to be used for outdoor dining at Pinewood Shopping Village in Mount Waverley.

Monash Council CEO Dr Andi Diamond said after the State Government’s Outdoor Eating and Entertainment Package was announced last month, Council began working with traders to ensure the timeframe for reopening these businesses and precincts could be achieved once restrictions eased.

The package outlines requirements that allow a maximum number of outdoor dining and limited indoor dining, to limit the spread of COVID19.

“More than 80 businesses have responded so far with their ideas for outdoor dining and feedback on what they would like to see introduced.”

Local Briefs Clayton South link

■ Warrandyte MLA Ryan Smith last week presented a petition to State Parliament with 236 residents claiming the State Government has neglected to proactively manage the Warrandyte State Park, and surrounding public land, which has led to an excessive build-up of fire fuel loads.

The petitioners asked the Legislative Assembly ro ensure that the Andrews Government commits to the residents of Warrandyte, Warrandyte South, North Warrandyte and Wonga Park that in the months leading to the 2020-21 fire season a greater focus will be given to the build-up of these excessive fire fuel loads and, further, ensure those fire fuel loads are cleared through a proscribed burning program, slashing and/or any other methods the government deems fit as a priority in order to keep residents safe.

Traffic upgrade ■ Nick Wakeling, Ferntree Gully MLA, has raised the issue of a traffic lights upgarde.

“Many residents in Ferntree Gully have raised with me for many years their concerns about the intersection of McMahons Rd and the Burwood Hwy, which is a very dangerous intersection,” Mr Wakleing told the Legislative Assembly.

“I have surveyed many residents who live near that intersection, who have all told me of the need for traffic lights to be installed at this intersection.

“At the last election the coalition committed to install traffic lights at this intersection, but unfortunately this Government has not followed suit.

“I am calling upon the Government in this year’s budget to ensure that this important intersection is upgraded with new traffic lights,” Mr Wakeling said.

Men’s Shed money ● Dr Andi Diamond, Monash Council CEO

Oakleigh man in custody ■ Detectives from the Drug Taskforce have arrested two men last week as part of an investigation into drug trafficking at a short-term rental property in the Melbourne CBD. A warrant was executed at the Queens Rd premises and a 35-year-old Oakleigh South man was taken into custody.

He has been charged with a number of offences including: ■ Traffick cocaine; ■ Traffick methylamphetamine; ■ Possess equipment to traffick; ■ Possess cocaine; ■ Possess methylamphetamine; ■ Possess traffickable quantity of firearms; ■ Non prohibited person possess unregistered Cat E longarm; ■ Possess unregistered general category handgun; ■ Fail to securely store firearms; ■ Possess cartridge ammunition without permit; ■ Fail to properly store cartridge ammunition; ■ Shorten barrel of a longarm; ■ Possess firearm with no serial number; and ■ Deal with proceeds of crime.

The man faced Melbourne Magistrates’

Court and was remanded in custody to appear again on January 21, 2021.

Detectives seized a number of items from the property including three firearms and ammunition, drugs including cocaine and methamphetamine, a hydraulic drug press, a significant quantity of cash, cash counting machines, and assorted drug paraphernalia.

This morning a 35-year-old Caulfield South man was arrested. He is currently assisting police with enquiries.

Crime Command Detective Superintendent Jacqueline Curran said the seizures were particularly rewarding for investigators.

“To locate and remove three firearms from the community is absolutely a win for us and shows the link between drug offending and illicit firearms,” she said.

“This also highlights the willingness of offenders to use short-term rental properties as a base for criminal activity, often with little regard for any damage that might result at that premises. Yesterday’s result should serve as a reminder that police are committed to identifying, investigating and arresting anyone linked to the distribution of drugs and the use of firearms in our community.”

■ John Kennedy, Hawthorn MLA, has expressed delight about the Government’s announcement that $870,000 would be directed towards upgrading men’s sheds across Victoria.

“Men’s sheds are safe and productive spaces for men to work on common projects and participate in their local community,” said Mr Kennedy.

“They are a fantastic source of community engagement and support, as they mentor young people as well as use woodwork or machinery skills to create items for organisations and residents in need.

“In my electorate, I am proud of the work of the Hawthorn Men’s Shed, which is one of four men’s sheds in the City of Boroondara and just a stone’s throw away from where I live.

“The Hawthorn Men’s Shed is a popular community hub in my electorate. So many constituents will no doubt have a story or two of how they have been assisted greatly by these fine chaps.

“Many activities pre-COVID undertaken there include woodworking, gardening and book club, as well as regular lunches and barbecues.

“It is a sad reality that men’s sheds across Victoria have struggled financially because they have not been able to undertake normal fundraising activities.

“I am pleased that these grants will help the Hawthorn men’s shed and many others emerge strongly from the pandemic,” Mr Kennedy said.

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Have you seen Carla De Sanctis?

● Carla De Sanctis ■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing woman Carla De Sanctis.

The 85-year-old was last seen at her Collins St home about 6.30pm on Saturday night (Oct. 17).

Police and family hold concerns for Carla’s welfare due to a medical condition.

Carla is 155cm tall with a medium build and has short, light brown hair.

She was wearing a blue jumper, grey trousers and sandals with socks when she went missing.

Carla may have walked towards the Bulleen Plaza, but she is likely to be disoriented owing to her medical condition.

An image of Carla has been released in the hope someone recognises her and comes forward with information about her current whereabouts.

Anyone who sees Carla is urged to call Triple Zero (000) or with information regarding her current whereabouts is urged to call Doncaster Police Station on 8841 3999.

Local Briefs Self-harm up 10%

■ Ryan Smith, Warrandyte MLA, spoke late last week about the fear that suicides will rise soon.

“I am deeply concerned with the profound impact that the Andrews Labor Governmentimposed lockdown is having on Victorians’ mental health. The figures that we have seen recently are quite stark.

“The lockdown has seen a 30 per cent rise in mental health cases. Access to crisis services are rising by 67 per cent.

“Demand for children’s mental health services is skyrocketing, jumping more than 30 per cent.

“The number of Victorians hospitalised after attempting suicide has increased by 6 per cent, and the rate of children being hospitalised for self-harm has jumped by nearly a third.

“My colleagues and I recently had a briefing from Professor Ian Hickie, of the University of Sydney, who gave us a very sobering briefing about how the lockdowns are actually going to affect people’s mental health going forward.

“He is forecasting suicides rising by 10 per cent. Add another 3 per cent if you are in regional Victoria, and of course young people are over-represented in those figures,” Mr Smith said.

Difficult year: MP

■ Dustin Halse, Ringwood MLA, has told State Parliament about the difficulties of 2020.

“To say it has been a difficult year for students, parents, teachers and anyone around school communities would be an understatement, but while there have been disruptions there can be no doubting this government’s commitment to the education projects our schools need.

“Just in my electorate of Ringwood alone one massive project has reached practical completion this week—the $5.5 million Ringwood Secondary College learning centre. And the $5.2 million modular teaching blocks at Mullum Primary School are well underway. Two enormously important school projects totalling more than $10 million - that is getting on with it. My congratulations to the schools and my thanks always to the staff. I cannot wait to get out and visit them when I can,” Mr Halse said.

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New signals at Laburnum ■ Nw pedestrian operated signals on Laburnum St have been switched on and are now fully operational.

Paul Hamer, Box Hill MLA, said the signals will help pedestrians and cyclists cross Laburnum St, near the entrance to Laburnum Railway Station, improving both safety and accessibility for local residents in this busy area.

The installation of these signals is part of a broader package of works to complete the Ringwood to Box Hill bike path.

The Victorian Government has invested a total of $14.8 million on the 10km Ringwood to Box Hill bike path to improve pedestrian linkages and allow users to connect with public transport, community services and recreation facilities.

Works on remaining sections of the path include a dedicated bicycle path on Main St, Blackburn and a new shared path in Laburnum Park.

Works on Main St are expected to commence later this month, with works in Laburnum Park set to begin in November.

The Laburnum section is the last section of the Box Hill to Ringwood bike path to be completed.

When these works are completed in early

● Paul Hamer, Box Hill MLA 2021, pedestrians and cyclists will be able to walk or ride from Box Hill to Ringwood.

"Many Blackburn locals raised with me their concerns about crossing Laburnum St near the station, and I am proud to have delivered this important safety upgrade to our community,” Mr Hamer said.

"The new pedestrian crossing will improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists and make it easier for locals to access Laburnum Railway Station and the much loved open space at Laburnum Park."

Festivals go digital ■ Two local multicultural groups are to receive grants from the State Government to help take their festivals digital.

The Chinese Association of Victoria and the Shree Swaminarayan Temple will share in $7000 to help celebrate culture and hold their events in a COVID-safe way.

Some 148 community organisations across Victoria will move their events online.

Jackson Taylor, Bayswater MLA announced the CAV and the Shree Swaminarayan Temple as the successful recipients locally.

The CAV will be celebrating their Mid-Autumn Mooncake Festival online, while the Shree Swaminarayan Temple will be marking their annual Diwali and Ankoot Festival digitally for the first time.

“This is great news for a couple of ripper organisations

Local Briefs Kew housing

■ In State Parliament, Kew MLA Tim Smith has raised the question of local antisocial behaviour.

“The Department of Health and Human Services has recently been using a property in Kew to provide accommodation for those who are disadvantaged in our community and indeed the homeless,” Mr Smith said.

“Unfortunately the behaviour of a number of the residents at Comfy Kew Apartments on Studley Park Rd at the Kew Junction has been less than desirable and the level of antisocial behaviour has been quite extreme.

“In fact the police, the fire brigade and ambulance services have been called to Comfy Kew almost every night for the past month it would appear.

“Residents are extremely angry about the level of antisocial behaviour. An 11-year-old boy was assaulted by one of the residents outside Comfy Kew Apartments just near the old Kew pub.

“This is unacceptable behaviour. My community is very welcoming and very supportive of doing what they can to support those with mental health issues, to support people who are homeless and to do what they can to make our society more caring and more cohesive, but the level of antisocial behaviour has been absolutely disgraceful.

“A tent was set up in a park over the road from these apartments. It was used as a makeshift injecting centre and was removed by the Council. The police were called.

“Syringes have been found everywhere.

This should not be happening. Because of the Coronavirus and because of the huge media attention on the appalling behaviour by the Andrews Labor Government, the level of media attention on this issue has not been as great as it should have been,” Mr Smith said.

Question of faith

● Shree Swaminarayan Temple members are joined

by Jackson Taylor, Bayswater MLA in the CAV and the Shree celebrations of their unique and Swaminarayan Temple. rich cultures done in a virtual “It means the pandemic and COVID safe manner,” Mr that’s impacting everybody in Jackson told The Local Paper different ways won’t stop the this week.

M’dah sessions continue ■ Maroondah Council is continuing to operate its immunisation service to ensure the community is protected from vaccine preventable diseases, while working within the confines of COVID-19 health and safety measures.

Families in Maroondah can access vaccines at no cost to protect babies and children against infectious diseases as part of the National Immunisation Program.

Immunisation sessions cover the immunisation schedule for babies and children aged between six weeks and four years, as well as for adolescents and adults.

Victorian Government legislation (No Jab, No Play) requires all children to be fully vaccinated to be enrolled for childcare and kindergarten, unless they have a medical exemption.

Until Saturday, October 31, all Council immunisation sessions will be held at: ■ Karralyka, Mines Road, Ringwood East ■ Croydon Senior Citizens Club, corner Mount Dandenong Road and Civic Square, Croydon ■ Maroondah Federation Estate To attend a session, you must book an appointment online for the venue of your choice. www.maroondah.vic.gov.au

■ Neil Angus, Forest Hill MLA, last week asked a question about faith practices during the Coronavirus pandemic.

“For many Victorians faith is an extremely important part of their lives. Local faith leaders and residents have been asking me when places of worship will be reopened,” Mr Angus told Parliament.

“They have told me of increasing mental health issues amongst members, including loneliness, stress, self-harm and suicidal thoughts.

“As Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs, I regularly interact with various faith leaders and members, including Muslims, Sikhs, Buddhists, Hindus, Jews and Christians. They want to know when they can reopen their faith centres.

“This week I received a copy of an open letter to the Premier from 295 Christian church pastors and leaders are urging the Premier to ‘consider church services as an essential service for the hope and wellbeing of our community in this pandemic’.

“There is also a large petition called ‘Equality for Victoria’s people of faith’ which is calling for faith organisations to be treated equitably in Melbourne’s reopening.

“I share these concerns and implore the Premier to reclassify faith organisations as essential services and allow them to recommence operations in a COVID-safe way as soon as possible,” Mr Angus said.

B’burn High query

● Steve Kozlowski, Maroondah CEO

■ The progress of the STEM centre for Blackburn High School was queried last week by Box Hill MLA Paul Hamer.

“The Blackburn High School community was very excited when $1 million in planning money was announced as part of the Victorian Government’s building works package earlier this year. The school capital program is at the forefront of our Education State reforms, which are providing students and teachers across Victoria with 21st century learning facilities. Blackburn High punches well above its weight across the STEM disciplines,” Mr Hamer said.

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Victorian Arts Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Calendar of Events: October-November Presenting a new series of online events and conversations you can enjoy from home.

Robyn Sweaney: During a month-long residency at the Police Point AiR in 2019, Robyn captured Rosebud's post-war suburbia with her painting Between two worlds.

Hear more about Robyn's practice from her studio in Mullumbimby on the north coast of New South Wales.

Thursday, October 29. 7.30pm - 8pm. ★ Mike Green: Mike Green was born in New Zealand in 1941 and arrived in Australia in 1945. From 1966-1974 he lived and worked in Canada and the ES, returning to live in Australia in 1974.

One of the leading artists of his generation, Mike is represented in the MPRG's permanent collection as well as in major studios across Australia.

Thursday November 5 . 7.30pm to 8pm.

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National Gallery of Victoria

■ NGV announces more than 100 Artists and Designers for NGV Triennial 2020.

Exploring some of the most globally relevant and pressing issues of our time, including isolation, representation and speculation on the future , the NGV Triennial will present a large-scale exhibition of international contemporary art design and architecture.

Featuring 86 projects by more than 100 artists, designers and collectives from more than 30 countries, the NGV Triennial will open at NGV International on December 19.

Comprising an ambitious and diverse selection of works showcasing the vanguard of contemporary practice, the exhibition offers a visually arresting and thought-provoking view of the world at this unique moment.

The exhibition is underpinned by four themes - Illumination, Reflection, Conservation, and Speculation - that invite audiences to embark on a journey of exploration and to discover the intersecting ideas through the works on display .

The four thematic pillars have emerged from the collective work presented in the NGV Triennial, illuminating the pressing concerns that preoccupy the artists.

Designers and architects of our time.

Drawing on intimacy and awe, sadness and beauty, ruination and inspiration, these themes present a microcosm of the modern works.

Free and exclusive to Melbourne, this is the second instalment of the NGV Triennial which is held every three years.

The inaugural exhibition held in 2017, remains the NGV's most attended exhibition to date, with 1.2 million visitors.

National Gallery of Victoria 180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne - Peter Kemp

Media Flashes Joining SEN

■ Nick D'Urbano has left his role as Editorial Assistant at the Herald Sun to join sport station SEN 1116.

He will host The Overnight Crowd - the Melbourne station’s overnight program.

- Greg Newman

Revenue down

■ Australian metropolitan commercial radio stations recorded $130.402 million in advertising revenue during the September quarter (Q1 FY21), down 28.15 per cent from $181.489 million the previous year, according to figures compiled by Deloitte and released by Commercial Radio Australia.

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Observations Red Lead

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2020

This show is Loaded

■ Malthouse Theatre’s premiere production of Loaded is unable to proceed on the stage as planned for Season 2020 due to current live theatre restrictions, so will be reimagined as an immersive four-part digital audio experience.

Award-winning Melbourne playwright and theatre-maker Dan Giovannoni (Turbine) has teamed up with Christos Tsiolkas (The Slap) to adapt Tsiolkas’s 1995 debut novel into an audio experience—rewriting Ari’s odyssey from a 21st century perspective.

Directed by Stephen Nicolazzo (Merciless Gods) and featuring Roy Joseph (Five Bedrooms), this queer migrant history follows 19year-old Ari—a Greek, gay, and unemployed adolescent in 90s Melbourne—as he searches for an escape, of sorts, via sex, drugs, and dance clubs.

In partnership with The Wheeler Centre, Malthouse Theatre will run a companion panel event, Reloading Loaded with author Christos Tsiolkas, writer Dan Giovannoni, director Stephen Nicolazzo, and facilitated by Rebecca Harkins-Cross. The panel members will discuss Melbourne scenes, adaptation hurdles, and why Ari is a character that never gets old.

On the decision to adapt Loaded from the stage to an audio experience, Malthouse Theatre’s Artistic Director and Co-CEO, Matthew Lutton said: ‘It’s devastating not being able to experience Loaded live at The Malthouse, but we’re fortunate that Loaded is a story that lends itself brilliantly to a sonic experience.

"Ari’s 24 hour romp through Melbourne is perfect for a theatrical work designed to transport you through music and words.

With the team located in various states, creative solutions enabled the production to take place in a digital space.

Director Stephen Nicolazzo said: ‘We’ve been working on Loaded for almost two years, and like my first encounter adapting Christos’s robust, brutal and tender material for the stage, it has been a deeply personal and soulful experience.

“Bringing the work into the realm of audio has illuminated the sheer brilliance of his and Dan Giovannoni’s adaptation and stretched me as a director in ways I could never have imagined.”

Creating the experience as an audio play, Daniel Nixon said: “Christos is a delight, the inherent musicality of his text is a dream to

● Roy Joseph in Loaded. realise. Presenting this work as an audio experience has been a unique and challenging process. We’ve worked hard to capture the energy of a live performance, while guiding their listener to create Ari’s world inside their own imagination.”

The Loaded audio experience will be on sale to the public from Friday, October 30.

Presented in four episodes with accompanying visual elements and available for download through Bandcamp via malthousetheatre. com.au for $25. Total duration is 104 minutes and episodes range from 15-35 minutes each.

Reloading Loaded will be available to watch from Tuesday, November 10 at wheelercentre.com Malthouse Theatre would like to thank Sydney Theatre Company for the use of their recording facilities. www.malthousetheatre.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Single Ladies ■ Single Ladies, written by Michele Lee, was developed through Red Stitch's INK playwriting program and in its first week of previews in March, when having to close due to pandemic restrictions.

To ensure the show goes on, during lockdown with the support of the City of Yarra, Creative Victoria and Red Stitch Theatre, Michele has developed a series of short audio works based on the three characters from Single Ladies Anne (in her 70s), Lilike (50s) and Rachel (20s).

Directed by Bagryana Popov, Single Ladies Now is an introduction to the three women, immediately before the plot of the play begins.

The monologues have provided an opportunity for the creative team to delve deeper into the characters, and for the actors to inhabit their roles in a different context and deliver in a different medium.

Set in the sanitised grunge of Collingwood, Anne, Lilike and Rachel are from different gen-

erations and backgrounds and hold different allegiances to their neighbourhood.

Original cast members Caroline Lee, Andrea Swifte and Jem Lai each perform a ten-minute monologue in this mini-album of audio plays, which are available to be accessed by a broader audience (register for free via Red Stitch’s website www.redstitch.net ★ Written by Michele Lee Directed by Bagryana Popov Dramaturgy by Emilie Collyer Performed by Jem Lai, Caroline Lee and Andrea Swifte Sound design and composition by Elissa Goodrich Recorded by Russell Goldsmith With support from the City of Yarra, Creative Victoria and Red Stitch Theatre www.redstitch.net - Cheryl Threadgold

● Roland Perry ■ As I lay claim to being a Crazy Cat Lady, any book that celebrates a feline is going to attract my attention.

Best-selling author Roland Perry has just released Red Lead, the story of the Australian ship's cat who survived the sinking of HMAS Perth and the Thai-Burma railway.

They say that cats have nine lives, and it sounds like Red Lead used a few of hers up but her story has survived to be told by her admirer Roland Perry.

Roland was only eight when he heard about the cat that survived the sinking of HMAS Perth in World War II. Red Lead was the ship's cat, much loved by the crew and by her captain, Hector Waller.

Red Lead travelled with the ship for three and a half years, from Java to Changi and then on the Thai-Burma Railway.

Red Lead was the companion, mascot and sometime protector for a small group of sailors who made it their mission to keep her alive in the prison camp that was hell on earth.

Roland says he wanted to write about this amazing feline survivor because it is an inspirational true story of the bond between man and animal.

"They become dependent on each other for survival in hostile territory and against uncompromising enemies from within and without," Roland explains.

Roland says the book will obviously appear to cat lovers, but animal lovers in general will enjoy it, and he says that those who wish to comprehend the struggle to survive under far tougher conditions than the current Pandemic will be inspired.

"The obstacles met en route through South East Asia, and the character and courage needed to overcome them makes the challenges in the TV series Survivor appear weak by comparison, " he reflects.

Roland Perry has written 35 books on subjects ranging from Don Bradman to the Australian Light Horse, and Red Lead sounds like the perfect book to give a cat lover for Christmas.

Red Lead by Roland Perry is published by Allen and Unwin.

- Julie Houghton

Austen Con

■ The third annual Austen Con celebrates Jane Austen for one day only, running live online on Saturday, November 7.

One of England’s most beloved novelists, Jane Austen was born in 1775 and wrote from a young age, initially to amuse her family. Her six major novels, of which Pride and Prejudice is probably the best known, are set amongst the British landed gentry.

Completely online and interactive, this year ticket holders can partake in workshops from Bonnet-making and painting, to dancing and baking, with a wonderful array of local and international guest presenters and expert enthusiasts. They are also invited to join lively discussions and watch some of Melbourne’s arts companies bring Austen’s words to life.

- Cheryl Threadgold

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Ringwood Historic Photo Collection

● Ringwood Recorder Band. 1950.

● Horses and carriage beside road, near wooden house with turret, probably between Warrandyte and Ringwood. Circa 1910.

● Panorama of Ringwood. 1920.

● Stage coach at Ringwood. 1881.

● Eastland. 1969.

● View from the Town Hall, Ringwood

● Ringwood Lake

● Derailment at Ringwood. 1908.

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

Spring Carnival kicks off

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

Out and About

WeHo connection

Study on migraines

■ The Spring Carnival started last Saturday with the running of the Caufield Cup. The West Hollywood connection is that the Managing Director of the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, Alan Johnson, won the Caufield Cup back in 1976 with 'How Now' trained by Colin Hayes with jockey John Stocker on board.

Exciting times for Alan Johnson who then went on to win the Magic Millions on the Gold Coast with his good friend Wally Mariani with 'Dancers Joy'.

It will be a different Spring Carnival this year with COVID19 restrictions with the horse racing crowds.

Mad Max is back ■ George Miller is back to direct and co-write Furiosa with Nico Lathouris, an origin story based on the character played

by Charlize Theron in Mad Max: Fury Road.

Taylor-Joy, whose credits include Emma, Split and Glass, will play the lead in the movie which tracks the genesis of the fierce warrior Furiosa before she teamed up with Tom Hardy's Max Rockatansky in Fury Road.

Deadline did not specify the roles to be played by Hemsworth, who is set to star in WB's Thor: Love & Thunder, or Abdul-Mateen II, who starred as super villain Black Manta in James Wan's Aquaman.

Currently the latter is filming the fourth installment in The Matrix series, directed by Lana Wachowski and starring Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss and Jada Pinkett Smith.

He plays Bobby Seale in Netflix's The Trial of the Chicago 7 and stars in Universal/MGM's Candyman, which opens next year.

His credits include Us and The Greatest Showman. Taylor-Joy recently finished filming Edgar Wright's Last Night in Soho and is currently filming Robert Eggers' The Northman.

According to Deadline, Furiosa is in advanced development. Miller will produce with his long-time producing partner Doug Mitchell.

Death on Two And A Half Men

■ Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer and more of Conchata Ferrell's co-stars are paying tribute to the actress following the news of her death. Ferrell, who played housekeeper Berta alongside Sheen and Cryer on Two and a Half Men died on Tuesday, October 14 as a result of complications following a cardiac arrest.

She was 77. "An absolute sweetheart, a consummate pro, a genuine friend, a shocking and painful loss," tweeted Sheen, who played Charlie Harper on the show. "Berta, your housekeeping was a tad suspect. Your 'people' keeping was perfect."

Jon Cryer, who starred as Charlie's brother Alan Harper on Two and a Half Men, remembered his friend, who he nicknamed 'Chatty'.

"She was a beautiful human," he tweeted. "Berta's gruff exterior was an invention of the writers. Chatty's warmth and vulnerability were her real strengths. I'm crying for the woman I'll miss, and the joy she brought so many."

● Wally Mariani with Alan Johnson

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Dupester duped

■ A New Jersey woman is facing criminal charges after prosecutors say she tried to dupe the public out of thousands of dollars with a GoFundMe campaign seeking donations for her dead son's funeral, the same son she'd actually given up for adoption.

Holly Garcia, 33, was taken into custody in late September and now faces charges of computer criminal activity and attempted theft by deception, the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office said in a statement.

Garcia wound up on police radar in June after a couple who had adopted her 4-year-old son alerted authorities to a GoFundMe campaign using his photo to seek $5000 in funeral expenses after he had supposedly died of cancer, authorities said.

She is said to have created a slew of other fundraising campaigns, including one seeking assistance to care for her toddler son who was going blind in one eye, and another seeking money to buy an urn for her dead son's ashes. Prosecutors say GoFundMe caught wind of the schemes before she could collect any of the donations. She made her first appearance in court last week and now faces possible indictment by a grand jury.

■ Sexual minorities are significantly more likely to experience migraines than heterosexuals, according to a new report suggesting minority stress and discrimination may be the culprit.

Researchers interviewed more than 9800 adults from the ages of 31 to 42 as part of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health.

"We know stress in general can trigger migraines, and since sexual minorities experience discrimination and added stress, it seems logical that could trigger migraines."

Just over 85 per cent of respondents identified as exclusively heterosexual, 10 percent were "mostly" heterosexual but somewhat attracted to the same sex and about 4 per cent identified as gay, lesbian or bisexual. (The survey did not encompass gender identity).

Gay, lesbian and bisexual participants had 58 percent higher odds of a migraine than their strictly heterosexual counterparts.

The "mostly straight" participants had an increased rate of migraines equal to other sexual minorities. Migraine headaches often produce an intense throbbing pain on one side of the head, though both sides can be affected. They can last hours or even days and be accompanied by nausea, vomiting and a sensitivity to light, sound or other sensory input.

● Conchata Ferrell

Dumbing down ■ Social media platform Pinterest announced that it would be limiting recommendations for Halloween costumes that could be considered culturally insensitive.

The photo-sharing company issued a statement on its website announcing the move, adding that it would be prohibiting "advertisements with culturally inappropriate costumes, and make it possible for Pinners to report culturally-insensitive content right from Pins."

The platform also said that certain searches, including "Day of the Dead costumes," will lead users to information developed by experts and Pinterest employee group PIndigenous "on how to celebrate thoughtfully and respectfully."

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■ How many of your childhood math or science lessons do you remember today? If the answer is barely any, you aren't alone.

A recent survey of 2000 US parents finds the average parent these days has the math and science skills of an 11-yearold.

Respondents were asked what grade they would be placed in today if they had to take a placement test, and the average answer was sixth grade for both math and science.

It's unrealistic to expect anyone to remember everything they were taught in school as a child, of course.

Yet the extent to which many American adults feel clueless when it comes to academics is shocking. In all, 42 per cent say they would be "lost" trying to teach their child mathematics. Another 35 per cent express the same sentiment regarding scientific topics.

Bond release 2021 ■ MGM's No Time to Die is officially heading to April 2, Easter weekend, and vacating its November 20 release date.

Interestingly enough, this puts the James Bond film starring Daniel Craig on the same weekend with Universal's F9.

I hear that the latter is bound to move. Universal is providing no comment on that release date change. Update: The F9 release date indeed has changed..

"MGM, Universal and Bond producers, Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, announced the release of No Time To Die, the 25th film in the James Bond series, will be delayed until April 2 in order to be seen by a worldwide theatrical audience.

We understand the delay will be disappointing to our fans but we now look forward to sharing No Time To Die next year," said the studio in a statement. MGM was the first studio to foresee how the pandemic was going to stall exhibition, and jumped No Time to Die from its Easter weekend release date of April 10-12 to the Thanksgiving frame.

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, Gavin Wood

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Magazine ■ It is hard to believe, but it is more than 100 years ago since Lucille Ball was born. Today, she lives on through her films and re-runs of her television shows such as I Love Lucy, Here's Lucy and The Lucy Show.

I thought she was just fabulous. I can remember the first time I saw Lucille Ball in a film - it was at a Saturday afternoon matinee in 1951 and I laughed at her antics in the Fuller Brush Girl playing opposite Eddie Albert.

Lucille Désirée Ball was born on August 6th 1911 in Jamestown, New York. The family moved around a lot due to her father's occupation.

After he died in 1915, Lucille's mother remarried. It was her grandfather who took Lucille and her brother Frederick to see vaudeville shows. Lucille was enthralled and decided to be an actress.

She managed to get work in the chorus of Broadway shows before going to Hollywood where her first small on-screen appearance was in a film titled The Bowery which starred George Raft and Wallace Beery.

Lucille persevered but it took her two years and almost 30 film appearances before she was even listed in the credits.

Lucille met and eloped with Cuban-born bandleader Desi Arnaz in 1940. It was a stormy relationship and although Lucille filed for divorce in 1944 they reconciled and continued their marriage.

Whatever Happened To ...

Lucille Ball

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM Lucille dyed her hair red and appeared in films such as Lover Come Back, Easy To Wed and Sorrowful Jones. In 1949 Lucille was cast in the successful radio series, My Favourite Husband, playing opposite Richard Denning.

When the show was being considered for a television series Lucille insisted that Desi Arnaz be cast as her husband. The next door neighbors were to be played by Vivien Vance and William Frawley (who loathed each other off-screen).

The first episode of I love Lucy was broadcast in October of 1951. The show went to air ‘live’ in front of a studio audience in Los Angeles and was kinescoped for airing on the East Coast.

Desi stepped in when there was a problem

● Lucille Ball with the quality of the film and the show was going to be dropped - Desi paid for quality filming and introduced the three-camera technique on the condition that their company, Desilu, retained the rights to the film stock after the episodes had been aired for the first time.

It was a ‘master stroke’ as the show has now been in syndication throughout the world for 60 years.

In later years the Desilu Studios produced

shows such as The Untouchables, Star Trek, Mission Impossible and My Three Sons.

Lucy and Desi had two children Lucie and Desi Jnr. I Love Lucy was in production till 1960 and when it finished Lucy and Desi divorced.

Lucy continued her television career in Here's Lucy and The Lucy Show. She married her second husband Garry Morton in 1961.

Lucy was very busy with her Broadway show Wildcat, managing Desilu Studios, television shows and appearing in films such as the title role in Mame.

Desi Arnaz passed away in 1986 and Lucy died in 1989. Her final public appearance was at the Academy Awards just four weeks before her death.

Although they had gone their separate ways Lucy and Desi still loved and respected each other.

Lucille Ball was one of the greatest comedienne's of the twentieth century and as we watch those old shows on television - there is no doubt - we still love Lucy.

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

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Culinary extravaganza at Noosa Heads ■ The Noosa Eat & Drink Festival is presenting A Summer Celebration from December 4-6.

With COVID presenting challenges for events in 2020, the festival has been reimagined into a series of smaller more intimate events throughout the year.

Showcasing Noosa's incredible food and drink experiences, Noosa Eat & Drink - A Summer Celebration is a collection of bespoke events featuring Noosa restaurants, chefs, breweries, distilleries and producers.

From long lazy lunches, degustation dinners, food and drink discovery tours, guest chefs, cooking classes, meet-the-maker experiences, winemaker lunches, sunset soirees and perfect picnics, the weekend will truly be a Summer Celebration.

The program includes: ■ Palm Cove Comes To Noosa - join visiting chef Nick Holloway from Nu Nu beachfront at Season for a winemakers lunch.

■ The Summer Harvest Lunch at Black Ant Gourmet - On arrival, indulge in a Mead tasting from Amrita Park Meadery or a glass bubbles from Dingo Creek Vineyard while taking a stroll through the glorious displays of local producers then mingle with foodie lovers of all kinds around long tables as chef Jodie Williams of Black Ant Gourmet serves up the Summer Harvest lunch featuring some of the region's best producers.

■ Louise Roderer Champagne Lunch at Frenchies Bistro. Celebrate all things Champagne in paradise in true style with a set 4-course menu designed by Head Chef Fabian Oliveau.

■ La Vida Privato - 7 course private degustation, this 7 course degustation event, in the stunning private dining space of La Vida Restaurant, will showcase the best of Tasmanian produce both from the land and the sea with matched Tasmanian wines; lunch and dinner.

■ Noosa Drinks Tour - an intimate day tour of Noosa's drinks scene curated by Creative Tours visiting Dingo Creek Vineyard, Pomona Distillery and Copperhead Brewery.Beer Dinner at Noosa Springs.

■ Sapori Pugliesi - Italian Fiesta Lunch with Will Cowper at Locale.

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with John Rozentals ■ La Vida Privato - 7 course private degustation, lunch and dinner.

■ The Perfect Perch - Matt Golinski's View Restaurant, Glen Barratt's all day eatery Wild Canary Botanical Bistro, Andrew Wilcox's Peppers Resort and Dominique Rizzo, one of Queensland's leading female chefs creating world class bespoke 'Gourmet Food & Wine Tours' are collaborating to offer an unforgettable evening to showcase the best of the Noosa and Gympie regions, as well as the local producers including long line caught fish, local berries, dairy, fruit and vegetables.

Guests are guaranteed an entertaining evening full of fun, with some surprise live performances on the cards too.

■ Beer degustation four-course dinner at Heads of Noosa.

■ Welcome to Summer Party at Café Le Monde with Tim Fuchs.

■ Wandering Folk' Picnic Settings at Peregian Park for or 4 guests.

■ Paella Fiesta at Cooloola Berries.

Further events to be announced soon.

For booking details head to www.noosaeatdrink.com.au

Take Two

■ Accor is offering travellers the chance to have a 'Take Two' on their missed holiday plans and celebrations.

'Take Two' deals are available at hotels, resorts and apartments across

Australia with room rates from $95 per night.

Accor has more than 340 Allsafe hotels, resorts and apartments to choose from in Australia, including international brands such as Sofitel, MGallery, Art Series, Pullman, Swissôtel, Grand Mercure, Peppers, The Sebel, Mantra, Novotel, Mercure, Tribe, BreakFree, ibis, ibis Styles and ibis Budget.

Accor's 'Take Two' deals are valid for new bookings made January 31 next year, for stays up until 13 months from the booking date, and are available exclusively.

For instance, positioned in the heart of Surfers Paradise, just 160m from the beach, Mantra on View Hotel is available from $136 per night.

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Remote Tasmania

■ Take a private expedition into Tasmania's remote south-west next year and enjoy a 5 per cent discount when booking out the Odalisque vessel.

Visit Port Davey, Bathurst Harbour - Tasmania's last frontier and a region characterized by rugged, mountainous landscapes, white sandy beaches, mirrored waterways and panoramic views.

The purpose-built vessel allows explorers the opportunity to experience and appreciate the south-west while experiencing full comfort and safety.

Fresh Tasmanian produce and fine wines are a definite highlight of the escapade.

A personal chef will cater to any and all needs, preparing meals to perfectly match palate and dietary needs.

Visit www.tasmanianboatcharters. com.au

Capital idea

■ Rydges Canberra, formerly Rydges Capital Hill, has completed its multi-million dollar renovation to deliver an invigorated guest experience. Potential travellers should NOTE: check the status of individual events and establishments with regard to the coronavirus outbreak.

- John Rozentals

OK. With John O’Keefe The Kid Kicks On

● Flashback: John Farnham and Ray Burgess ■ The Burgess family has contributed a huge amount of energy and pleasure into the Australian entertainment industry. It started in the sixties when Ray (Dad) came runner-up in New Faces on Australian TV. He went to be a regular on almost every rock and variety show plus supporting big name stars when they visited our shores. Ray had singles in the charts as well as hosting rock programs. Who can forget his chart topper Gloria?

Next Burgess on the stage is daughter Casey who started in the entertainment business as a member of Hi-5 kids group. After treading the boards around Oz , Casey left the group and headed to Nashville where she has just released her latest single. Showbiz, it’s in the Burgess blood.

Stuck to his knitting

■ Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has been sober for a decade and to help pass the time he has taken up the most unusual of hobbies: he knits scarves. “I learnt it from my Mum,” said Ronnie who has hundreds of scarves lying about his home. Good one, Ronnie.

Haircut for Boy George

■ The franchise for the TV show The Voice has transferred from Nine to Seven for season 2021. It has been confirmed that Boy George has taken a pay cut to remain on the judges panel. The eason i s the severe slashing of the overall production budget. Hopefully that doesn’t damage the entertainment value of the show.

Celebrity Apprentice

■ Nine will be proceeding with a new season of Celebrity Apprentice in 2021. Mark Bouris has been replaced as host, the new kid on the block is UK presenter Lord Alan Sugar.

Afraid most of the contestants and judging panel mean nothing to me except for funnyman Ross Noble, founder of Boost Juice Janine Allis , The Veronicas and Anthony Callea. On air date is yet to be announced.

Golden oldies on 9GEM

■ TV stations have been scheduling a record number of repeats during COVID-19. Nine’s digital channel 9GEM has been playing some of the best repeats of local productions. One I noticed was repeats of crazy acts with Don Lane and Bert Newton from The Don Lane Show of the eighties. Also on the same channel was a young Rebecca Gibney in one of the early episodes of Halifax. So for a bit of nostalgia tune your dial to 9GEM .

- John O’Keefe

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Rourke’s Reviews

Top 10 Lists

DAVID ATTENBOROUGH: A Life On Our Planet (Streaming on NETFLIX): Compelling and visually breathtaking feature documentary from legendary naturalist Sir David Attenborough as he reflects upon both the defining moments of his extraordinary life and the devastating changes he has seen.

For generations David Attenborough has beamed startling images of all creatures great and small from around the world into our homes, and this time, beginning and ending at Chernobyl, his focus is on us, the human race, and the powerful first-hand account of humanity's impact on nature and the globe that he has witnessed over the decades, and the results are overwhelmingly tragic, frightening and immensely poignant, and without doubt, the most significant and important documentary he has presented to date.

Detailing past, present and future, from the depths of the ocean's, the deepest forests, to the highest peaks and cities around the world, he details, with his uniquely soothing yet commanding voice, the stunning eye-popping impact the shock and awe of humanity's blind stupidity and ignorance, and the collision course we are heading towards extinction, but thankfully it is not all doom and gloom, as he has a message of hope for future generations, and ultimately here, this is a brutally honest, phenomenally revealing, profoundly haunting and crucially urgent message that everyone should experience! .... my biggest regret was not being able to see it in cinemas as it was intended to be seen. Stars: *****

Korean Film Festival Oct. 29 - Nov. 5

THE DVD AND BLU-RAY TOP RENTALS & SALES: 1.THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD [Comedy/Drama/Dev Patel].

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

3. WAITING FOR THE BARBARIANS [Drama/Mark Rylance, Johnny Depp, Robert Pattinson].

4. STAGE MOTHER [Music/Comedy/ Drama/Jackie Weaver, Lucy Liu].

5. RED SHOES AND THE SEVEN DWARFS [Animated/Action/Adventure].

6. WE SUMMON THE DARKNESS [Horror/ Music/Thriller/Alexandra Daddario].

7. YOU SHOULD HAVE LEFT [Mystery/ Horror/Kevin Bacon, Amanda Seyfried].

8. LOVE SARAH [Romance/Comedy/ Drama/Celia Imrie, Rupert Penry-Jones].

9. SCOOB! [Animated/Adventure/Comedy/ Voices: Jason Isaacs, Mark Wahlberg].

THE COMEY RULE (Streaming on STAN): Well made two part mini-series starring Jeff Daniels as former FBI Director James Comey and Brendan Gleeson as President Donald J. Trump, the series follows FBI director James Comey in the run-up to the 2016 election, and into the early months of Donald Trump's presidency, and how these two powerful men with strikingly different ethics and loyalties put them on a collision course.

Also starring Holly Hunter, Jennifer Ehle, William Sadler, Scoot McNary and Oona Chaplin, and based on the memoir "A Higher Loyalty" by James Comey, the high profile events in the lead up to the 2016 presidential election and the presidency itself come vividly to life from the boardrooms of the FBI and the Oval Office, a revealing insight that unfolds like a thriller in the vein of "All The President's Men" as the Hilary Clinton email scandal, computer hacking, election tipping, the issue of the contacts between Trump's campaign and Russia, and Trump's visit to Russia, it all makes for solid and at times compelling viewing, but it's not without its flaws.

Jeff Daniels gives a gives a strong and respectful performance as former FBI Director, James Comey, however, even though Brendan Gleeson gives a firm and colourful performance as President Donald Trump, it at times borders on parody, but when all is said and done, the second part weakens due its excessive length, and because of the freshness of the events a strong sense of deja vu may reduce impact, but overall, even though it isn't "All The President's Men," it's still a solid and worthy viewing experience, and no matter which side you're on, there'll be much to debate long after it's over. Stars: *** RUSH (DVD, Blu-Ray & Streaming on NETFLIX): You don't have to be a racing fan at all to be firmly gripped by Rush, the adrenalin fuelled re-creation of the bitter rivalry between Formula One racing legends James Hunt and Niki Lauda in the 1970's.

This is an astonishing achievement from Ron Howard, the Oscar winning director of such films as Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind, Cocoon and The Da Vinci Code, to name a few, who delivers with a tight grip every moment of the way.

Chris Hemsworth gives a career best performance as James Hunt, as does Daniel Bruhl as Niki Lauda, all driven by a tremendously taut and intelligent screenplay by Oscar nominated scribe Peter Morgan, whose other credits include the acclaimed "The Queen," "The Last King of Scotland," "The Other Boleyn Girl," "The Crown," "Frost/Nixon" and "Bohemian Rhapsody," to name a few.

Everything about this film excels on every level as you are thrust firmly in the hot seat right in with these waring rivals, and thrust along with the racing sequences are simply mind boggling, so much so, you'd swear it was the real thing.

Aided along by startling cinematography by Oscar winner Anthony Dod Mantle (T2: Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), a standout music score (by Hans Zimmer), and lightning speed editing, along with the recent "Ford v Ferrari," this is a hugely entertaining, totally captivating and pulse pounding experience! Stars: ***½

■ Oct 29 - Nov 5. The 11th Korean Film Festival in Australia, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will this year screen online, and what is great news for avid movie goers is that they will be available for free.

There is a total of 18 films making up the program for 2020, and although I haven't seen all of them, it looks like a pretty impressive lineup.

For fans of international cinema, this is a ray of cinematic light during what has been a dour year; but it is also the perfect opportunity for those who have yet to experience the type of world-class cinema South Korea has to offer.

For full details about KOFFIA 2020, please go to koffia.com.au. I have seen 10 of the 18 films screening, which I will review. Please enjoy.

Baseball Girl. 105 minutes. ***½ Formulaic but charming drama that centres on a high school girl who desperately wants to succeed in the male-dominated world of baseball. The characters are believable and nicely etched, and Lee Joo-young is excellent in the title role.

By Quantum Physics: A Nightlife Venture. 120 minutes. ***½ A flashy, newly opened nightclub is at the centre of numerous criminal encounters by celebrities, prosecutors and politicians. Stylish, compelling drama suddenly became relevant after the 2019 Burning Sun scandal.

Bring Me Home. 108 minutes. **** Lee Young-ae excels in her first big screen appearance since 2005, playing a mother whose young son has been missing for six years, and the horrors she encounters when information brings her to a quiet fishing village.

The Man Standing Next. 114 minutes. **** Fascinating true-life drama/ thriller that details the 40 days leading up to the assassination of the South Korean President in 1979.

Would make a great double with the 2005 black comedy/thriller The President's Last Bang.

Kim Ji-young, Born 1982. 119 minutes. *** Based on the best-selling book, this heartfelt, very well-acted drama unfortunately excises too much detail, and somewhat shifts the focus away from the author's critical examination of systemic gender inequality. Still a film that needs to be seen.

Our Body. 95 minutes. **** Quietly potent look at a 31 yearold woman's journey of self-discovery, and the rigid framework that society places on women, both personally and professionally. A terrific directorial debut for Han Ka-ram, bolstered by a beautifully measured performance by Choi Hee-seo.

My Punch-Drunk Boxer. 114 minutes. *** A largely entertaining mix of humour and drama, involving a disgraced boxer diagnosed with punch-drunk syndrome, who wants to make a comeback. The situation changes when he meets new gym member Min-ji (nicely played by ex Girl's Day member Hyeri).

There are many poignant and funny moments, but some jarring scenes affect the film's overall impact.

Again, a film filled with strong performances.

Forbidden Dream. 133 minutes. ***½ Veteran film-maker Hur Jin-ho expertly glides this period true story over its surprisingly benign atmosphere. Strong production values, and superbly anchored by its two seasoned stars, Choi Min-sik and Han Suk-kyu.

Maggie. 89 minutes. *** Strikingly offbeat comedy/ drama that is a little too episodic to satisfy as a whole. Still has a lot to recommend, and I look forward to see what debutant director Yi Okseop does next.

The House Of Us. 92 minutes. **** Writer/director Yoon Ga-eun follows up her outstanding 2016 drama The World Of Us, concentrating on a new group of girls who are trying to deal with that fine line between childhood fantasy and harsh reality. Yoon's treatment of the subject is exquisite, and the three young stars are simply marvellous.

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MAN ABOUT THE HOUSE: The Complete Series.

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SONS AND DAUGHTERS: Season 1.

THE FORSYTE SAGA: Series 1-2.

UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS: The Complete Series Special Edition.

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Lovatts Crossword No 18 Across

1. Blizzard 6. Wattle tree 11. Villain 15. Dried grass piles 20. Exclamation of pain 21. Genuine thing, the real ...

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By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Artists for Kids ■ Memo Music Hall St Kilda will stream live the annual Artists for Kids Culture Art Auction this year inclusive of an amazing night of art, music and special guests.

Alice Skye, Kylie Auldist, Cookin' on 3 Burners, Rebecca Barnard and Billy Miller, and the Jane Barnes Band plus more are all scheduled to perform.

Founded in 1994 by the late and much revered artist David Larwill, last year Artists for Kids Culture granted over $100,000 to kids, enabling them to participate in art and cultural activities that would not otherwise be available to them. 7pm, November 25. www.memomusichall.com.aud Friday

Gold Classics ■ Rob Foenander has released his twelfth album Gold Classics featuring a mix of hits from the 60s and 70s. Recorded over the past six months during COVID lockdown the recording is sure to please his band of followers and others who enjoy a trip down memory lane.

The Beatles, Cliff Richard, Elvis, Johnny Mathis and other greats are all remembered on the 15 track album. More info at www.robfomusic.com.au

Craig’s the man ■ Country artist Craig Lloyd - a graduate of the Australian Academy of Country Music has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the City of Whittlesea.

- Rob Foenander

Enjoying the fruit of their labours ■ Apart from a brief stint on his arrival and a later move to Queensland to take up a sugar cane cutting job, Stefano DiGiorgio has always held interests in the Lucindale district of the Limestone Coast, and has been acquiring land and developing farming businesses in the Lucindale district since first arriving.

This was through the contracting of services to local councils and farmers.

From 1956, he and his family have worked in the area.

During his early years in Australia Stefano worked in several farming operations and was admired for his ability to take on any challenge handed to him.

Stefano and his wife Rita have four children, Frank, Nanni, Anna and Nicky.

Today the entire family work passionately in the family business and have proved a formidable team.

The DiGiorgio family farm covers a vast area and includes cattle, sheep and wool production together with interests in horticultural produce as well as viticulture.

In 1989 the family set aside four hectares on their Lucindale farm for vines.

After much consideration of microclimate, average sunlight hours, water supply and soil testing, the first two hectares of pinot noir and two hectares of cabernet sauvignon were planted.

As a result of its initial

● DiGiorgio Wines: a formidable team. the family gradually developed the came proud owners of the second- probably closer in weight to vineyard to its 126 hectares with the oldest winery in the world famous cabernet rather than to shiraz.

Do as the natives do in its Spanfinal planting in 1998.

Coonawarra district. ish homeland and drink with meaty The varieties planted now enWINE REVIEWS compass cabernet sauvignon, DiGiorgio 2019 Montepulciano tapas.

WINE OF THE WEEK merlot, shiraz, pinot noir and ($25): Montepulciano is a red vaDiGiorgio 2018 Coonawarra chardonnay. riety widely planted in Italy and is During the nineties, the fruit was especially popular in the southern Chardonnay ($29): A very modpurchased mainly by the large region of Abruzzi or Abruzzo, ern chardonnay with the emphasis winemaking companies based in where it makes dark, almost brood- very success,much on complexity and restrained use of oak. This Coonawarra and the Limestone ing, wines.

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It is more restrained here and dry white exists in the white In 1998, the family decided it would be a fine partner for full- stonefruit and rockmelon specwas time to produce their own flavoured red-sauced pasta, or to trums. A notable feature is the bottled wines from the family's vine- take with you to a good pizza joint. creaminess on the palate. Drink yards and to market these wines DiGiorgio 2019 Tempranillo with white meats such as poultry throughout the world. ($25): Tempranillo seems to be go- and pork, or with rich, whiteInitially, the wines were pro- ing gang-busters in Australia at the sauced pasta. duced at a nearby winery by a con- moment - and for good reason. It NOTE: Potential travellers should tract winemaker. produces sound well balanced dry check the status of individual events Then in March 2002, though a reds such as this one and grows well and establishments with regard to stroke of fortune, the family be- in a range of districts. Its wines are the coronavirus outbreak.

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2.“Which one of you is Eugene?”

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Can Russian Camelot atone in Cox Plate?

■ Punters are still sticking with the Danny O'Brien star galloper, Russian Camelot, despite his surprise defeat by top Western Australian mare, Arcadian Queen, in the Caulfield Stakes.

Like us, horses can have a day off, and this could have been the case at Caulfield.

The TAB has him just on top in Cox Plate betting, from his nemesis in the Caulfield Stakes.

He had the prefect run and after looking the winner was quickly grabbed by the star Western Australian who won comfortably.

It appears that both Danny O'Brien and his rider, Damien Oliver, weren't overly concerned, and feel you will see the real Russian Camelot go around in the Cox Plate this Saturday.

It's commonly known in racing that horses second up, don't fire that well.

The big plus for Russian Camelot, according to both trainer and jockey that there will be more pressure on in the Cox Plate than there was in the Caulfield Stakes over the 20240 metre trip.

I wholehearted agree that he will be spot on when he takes to the tighter Moonee Valley track come this Saturday.

Admittedly you have got to hand it to Arcadia Queen the way she won, but I felt she had the run to suit her. I am looking forward to a different story here.

Arcadia Queen, with her regular hoop, the Wizard from the West, Willy Pike, naturally will be hard to beat, but the pressure will be the big thing come Saturday.

On the next line is the international galloper, Armory, having his first start in Australia.

Yet another of the powerful Aidan O'Brien stable, only a three-year-old by Northern Hemisphere standards, and has won four of his 11 starts with five minors.

He is superbly bred being by the former Derby winner, Galileo. He won at the Curragh and was fourth in the Irish Guineas. So, the distance will be right up his alley.

You have to respect any that Aidan sends to Australia, especially for the Cox Plate, as he won the big one here with Adelaide back in 2014, ridden by one of the best in the world in Ryan Moore, so he knows what is all about.

Right behind him in the Cox Plate market, and tight is Sir Dragonet, just under double figure odds.

One of the most interesting things to note about him he is by the same sire as Russian Camelot, aptly named Camelot.

He has had nine starts, little racing, now a five-year-old, with four seconds.

Back in July, he won the coveted York Stakes, a Group 2 event, so the record speaks for itself.

After the Cox Plate the horse will go on to be trained by the leading combination of Ciaron Maher and David Eustace.

On the next line is another international like the previous two, having his first in Australia and around the tricky saucer track at Moonee Valley.

The horse, Aspetar, is French-bred, being

by Al Kazeem, and prepared by Roger Charlton, having won five of his 13 starts with four placings.

Back in July, he won the York Stakes, a Group two event in good style.

● Arcadian Queen beats Russian Camelot.Racing Photos.

15, was good. When they jumped, she proved too good for the opposition, beating another good mare, Funstar, and Riodini.

That was over 1600 metres, working her way up from winning over 1200 metres, but the distance won't worry her, being by a former Cox Plate winner in Savabeel, who won the classic back in 2004.

Another good type is Kolding, who at his last outing, beat Star of the Seas, and Imaging. He has raced in Melbourne, but has failed to put his best foot forward.

On his day he can hold his own as in the George Main Stakes over 1600m metres in Sydney.

Humidor, now in the care of top trainer, Chris Waller, has got a new zest for racing after being with former Western Australian trainer Lindsay Smith.

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Since joining the Waller team, he has shown plenty of spark for an eight-year-old, winning the Feehan Stakes at Moonee Valley back on September 20.

Then he was a good second behind Russian Camelot in the Underwood at Caulfield over 1800 metres.

Last start he finished third behind Arcadia Queen and Russian Camelot, in the Caulfield Stakes on Guineas Day. It was only a couple of years ago that he gave Winx a fright at Moonee Valley in the Cox Plate.

Despite his age, the way he is racing, he has got to be a chance, especially at the Valley, which he loves.

Another of the Aidan O'Brien entries is the good five-year-old mare, Magic Wand, who won the Group Two main race at the Curragh in Ireland in June.

By the English Derby winner, Galileo, she has won four of her 28 starts with 11 placings. above, are Avilius, and Finche.

Next, we have the good galloper Fierce Impact, by the top Japanese Sire, Deep Impact, with plenty of ability.

Country Cups

■ Despite the Virus hitting everybody, including the racing scene, country clubs are doing their best to have a big day for their Cup meetings, despite the battle royal they are going through.

As go to press today (Wed.), Geelong is holding its Cup meeting with a few of the internationals strutting their stuff in the Cup. The Sale Cup will be run on the magnificent Wattle Green track, with the Club hoping for good entries.

Then, on t October 28, Bendigo will have its go to turn on the works with its Cup meeting, always with good fields and plenty of stars trying to win the big one.

Looking for a Professional to run the show?

The good four-old-year Sydney mare, Probabeel, could be a surprise packet, although way up in class.

Her win in the Epsom Handicap after drawing the car park in barrier 18, coming in about

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10 race card at Maryborough ■ Maryborough commenced the week on Monday with a 10 race card sponsored by Harness Breeders Victoria for maiden two, three and open age horses races over 2190 and 1690 metres.

Specialist Riddell based trotting trainer Chris Lang started the day on a high note, when Muscle Hill-Miss Bullion gelding Bullion Harry bred and raced by Richard and Pauline Matthews scored in the 2190 metre Two Year Old Maiden.

Spending most of the race four back along the markers from an inside second line draw, Bullion Harry after easing four wide on the home turn, finished strongly to blouse Meadowvalley Lover (one/one - three wide home turn) by a half neck in the shadows of the post, with Honey Bourbon 10.6 metres back after leading out, then taking a trail on the favourite Dream Inception.

The mile rate 2-02.

Over the moon ■ Toolern Vale trainer Kim Procter would have been "over the moon" when Used To Me-My Dreamweaver gelding Bitofadreamer bred by Yabby Dam Farms saluted the judge in the 2190m Three Year Old Maiden. Raced by Kim in partnership with Trotguide journalist Paul Courts, Nathan Barnes, Samara Towers, Melanie Jordon, Dave Procter and Janelle Courts, Abitofadreamer starting from inside the second line was quickly eased into the running line by John Justice to possie three back in the moving line as rank outsider Tiara Stride led from gate five.

Making the final bend four wide, Abitofadreamer finished best to record a 3.9 metre margin over Aldebaran Stevie (three wide) ahead of him, with Cork third a half head away after moving off the back of the weakening leader on turning only to be held up for a clear run. The mile rate 2-03.3.

Shock winner ■ Popular Footscray owner/breeder Alan Faux's Four Starzzz Shark-Spirit Of Smooth gelding Triple Zed was a shock winner of the 1690 metre Three Year Old Maiden Pace, paying TAB odds of $57.70.

Trained and driven by Dunnstown's David Murphy, Triple Zed went forward from gate six to park outside the leader Andres before surging clear prior to the home turn.

With challengers coming from all directions in the straight, Triple Zed kept on giving to record a 2.2 metre margin over Isolation and Elandcee Youandme to return a mile rate of 1-56.3.

Half neck by head ■ Burrumbeet trainer/driver Mick Stanley was successful with Perth millionaire Robert Watson's beautifully bred Bettors Delight-Pixel Perfect filly Soho Broadway in the 1690 metre Two Year Old Maiden, leading throughout from gate two, accounting for Blaze Coops which raced exposed, with Keayang Arizona third after trailing the winner. The margins a half neck by a head in 1-56.1.

Rivals standing ■ Terang trainer/driver Mattie Craven on a roll after winning last Saturday's Group 1 Aldebaran Sprint with Pink Galahs, scored a dominant victory in the 2190m 3Y0 Trotters Maiden with Sportswriter-Our Crime Of Passion filly Queen Of Crime much to the delight of owner/breeders Tony & Pam Coniglio.

Going forward from gate three on the second line to take over entering the straight on the first occasion, Queen Of Crime at start six, left her rivals standing in the last lap to register a gigantic 31 metre margin from Hammers Pegasus (five back the markers) and Reigning Lillies which used inside runs from four back the markers to be third 12.5 metres away. The mile rate 2-01.1.

Drive of the night ■ Monegeetta concessional reinsman Jayden Barker was responsible for the "drive of the night" at Bendigo on Tuesday after winning the J & A

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with Len Baker Mazzetti Painting Pace over 1650 metres for trainer buddy Nick Beale aboard 4Y0 Bettors Delight-Majestic Reign gelding Reign Maker.

Caught outside the leader Neander Guy (gate two) inside him, Barker never panicked at any stage before moving to join the pacemaker on the final bend.

Travelling strongly on straightening, Reign Maker scored by 1.9 metres with plenty in hand from Neander Guy, with Blazin Cracker (one/ one - three wide last lap) third 1.7 metres back.

The mile rate 1-58.1.

Run of the race ■ Echuca's Susan Hunter chalked up another victory with her 5Y0 Armbro Invasion-Lime And Lemonade mare Caprioska who chalked up her fourth success by taking the Southern Cross Office Equipment (SCOE) Trotters Handicap over 2150 metres.

Raced by Susan and husband Shane Gloury, Caprioska from the pole enjoyed the run of the race trailing the leader Whattalotafrey which flew away from barrier three.

Coming away from the inside approaching the home turn, Caprioska dashed clear, but only just lasted by a half head from the 40 metre backmarker Daquiri which followed her for most of the race. Iron mare Fear Not (one/two) was third 1.7 metres away. The mile rate 2-03.

Eased away ■ Anthony Butt down from Sydney for the Summer Carnival snared the 2150 metre Bush's Produce 2Y0 Pace with CaptaintrecherousSouthwind Arden colt Platinum Stride to record his first win in six outings.

Going forward from gate three to take the lead away from stablemate Vanquish Stride shortly after the start, Platinum Stride was never headed, scoring by 3.9 metres in 1-55.4 over Rock N Roll Doo (death last lap - behind winner home turn) after Vanquish Stride eased away from the markers in finishing third 3 metres back.

Dashed home ■ Ardmona's Donna Castles and Doc Wilson provided a long shot winner in 5Y0 MaffiosoSass And Bling gelding Sasscilian which scored in the TAB Long May We Play Pace over 1650 metres.

Trailing the leader Wonderforce (gate 4) from the pole, Sasscillian dashed home along the sprint lane to register a 4.4 metre victory over the leader in a mile rate of 1-57.9. Be Who You Are was third a half neck back after trailing the pair.

Raced exposed ■ At Kilmore, Shepparton's Kima Frenning brought up two wins in succession with 8Y0 Jeremes Jet-Bip Bopper gelding Bopper Jet by taking the Kilmore Trackside Claiming Pace over 1690 metres.

Driven by Greg Sugars, Bopper Jet (claiming price $15,000) raced exposed outside Elroy Jetson, but proved too strong at the finish, scoring by 3.5 metres in a slick 1-54.1. Be A Major Threat (three wide last lap from the rear) was third a head away.

Strong finish ■ The TAB Long May We Play Pace over 2180 metres saw Shepparton (Bunbartha) trainer/driver John Newberry victorious aboard 5Y0 Village Jolt-Shez Madam Jasper mare Shez Elite in 2-01.6.

Settling mid-field in the moving line from gate two on the second row, Shez Elite received a beaut three wide trail home in the last lap on the back of Crowbar Johnson (one/one) which left the prime position and despite making the final bend very wide, finished strongly to blouse the pacemaker Shesalwaysdreaming by 3.3 metres in a rate of 2-01.6. Village Skipper looked the unlucky runner after easing off the leaders back on turning only to lock wheels losing valuable ground, then finishing fast to finish third a neck away.

Smart type ■ Mt Cottrell trainer/driver John Nicholson landed the 1690 metre Happy Birthday Dempsy Grace 2Y0 Pace with a smart type in beautifully bred Captaintreacherous-Slip Slop Slap colt Alby Two Chains, leading virtually throughout from gate six to defeat Dabyminga which raced outside him from the bell by 4.5 metres, with Covered Kylie (one/one last lap) third 1.9 metres back. The mile rate 1-58.1.

Nice ride home ■ Lara trainer Amanda Grieve tasted success when 4Y0 Live Or Die-Make It Brief mare Im Short And Sweet greeted the judge in the Worlds Best Hoof Oil Pace over 1690 metres. Driven

by Chris Alford, Im Short And Sweet was taken back from gate five at the start to possie four back in the moving line as Beat The Drums went forward from outside the front line to lead.

Gaining a nice ride home for the final circuit on the back of Nats A Christian, Im Short And Sweet ran home best to prevail by 2.3 metres in 1-57.7 from Speed Dating which followed the pacemaker. Nats A Christian held down third 2.9 metres away.

From front line ■ At Terang, Dunnstown's David Murphy snared a double with 9Y0 Courage Under FireSealed With A Kiss gelding Image Of Courage taking the Madden's Lawyers Pace over 1690 metres and 6Y0 Metropolitan-Beach Kat gelding Metro Man the Directwear - Workwear Specialists Pace over the same trip.

Image Of Courage driven by teenage son Brent, went forward from outside the front line to race uncovered, kicking away on turning to record a 4.1 metre margin over the leader For Tony, with Aboutagirl (three back the markers) third a neck away. The mile rate 1-58.8.

Metro Man with David in the sulky led throughout from gate three to easily account for Ashara which trailed and Seeking Thoughts which raced exposed. The margins 6.9 metres by a head in 1-59.7.

Happy hunting ■ Berringa (Central Highlands) co-trainers Beau and AJ Tindale have found Terang to be a happy hunting ground of late and chalked up a double after Image Of Starzzz greeted the judge in the 2180 metre TAB Long May We Play Pace and Rosarito Miss the 280 metre Crawley's Hotel Terang Pace.

Image Of Starzzz, a 4Y0 Four StarzzzSharkIllustrator entire driven by Hamilton's Jackie Barker, led throughout at odds of $50.20 to defeat Miss What Usain (one/one at bell) by 3.7 metres in 1-58.6.

Jilliby Nitro (one/two - three wide home turn) was third 1.4 metres back.

Three year old filly Rosarito Miss (PetrockDouble Justice) driven by Sofia Arvidsson emulated her victory two weeks earlier on the track, coming from the tail of the field to make the home turn very wide and sweep home to blouse the leader Blue Vein Fitz by a neck, with Rebeccas Art (one/one last lap) third 4.1 metres away.

The mile rate 1-58.3.

Sulky Snippets This Week

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

Horses to follow

■ Is That A Bid, Meydan, Hammers Pegasus, Giveitatry, Caesar Moon, Miss What Usain, Viva La Rock, Dynamic Legacy.

Heavily supported

■ Shelbourne trainer Kate Hargreaves combined with Jason Lee to land the Greaveseys Fruit N Veg Terang Trotters Handicap over 2180 metres with Majestic Son-Focus On Me 5Y0 gelding Well Defined in a mile rate of 2-06.3.

Beginning brilliantly from 10 metres, Well Defined led virtually all of the way, running his rivals ragged to prevail by 2.2 metres over Scruffy Doolan which raced in the open from the bell after a slow beginning.

The heavily supported Fratellino first up for Avenel's Josh Duggan was third 2.6 metres back after trailing the winner.

Sweet passage

■ Wahring trainer Rosie Weidenbach combined with son Kevin to provide an upset winner at Shepparton on Thursday after 4Y0 Well SaidJohnola Babe gelding Well Well greeted the judge in the 2190 metre Neatline Homes Pace at tote odds of $47.70.

Given a sweet passage one/one from gate three, Well Well was eased three wide on the home turn and finished best to defeat the leader Tuakana by a head, with Argy Bargy third 6.4 metres away after racing in the open. The mile rate 2-01.1.

Raced clear

■ Kyabram trainer/driver Brent Thomson was victorious with BetterthancheddarLifeinthecountry 4Y0 mare Lifeinquestion on debut in the 1690 metre Shepparton BMW Maiden Pace, returning a mile rate of two minutes even.

Settling one/one from gate five, Lifeinquestion after easing three wide on the final bend raced clear in the straight to record a 3.1 metre margin over Caesar Moon from midfield and Viking Cruz (four wide home turn) from the rear with both locking wheels on the home turn impeding their chances.

The margin between the pair 3.4 metres.

Deserved victory

■ Three year old Courage Under Fire-Under The Mattrress gelding Scorcha, a full brother to 1916 Perth Inter Dominion winner Smolda scored a well deserved victory in the 2190 metre Cottrell's Electrica; Pace over 2190 metres.

Raced by Wangaratta's Blackshaw family (Bernie, Margaret and Paul), Scorcha bred by Paul, trained at Chiltern by Peter Romero and driven by Chris Alford starting from gate four on the second line was off and running in the back straight on the first occasion to arrest the lead away from stablemate Rambunctios and had the race at his mercy.

Although Sweet Louise (one/one) issued a challenge approaching the home turn, Scorcha safely held her to register a 4.6 metre margin.

Ma Katie was third 14.1 metres back from midfield in the moving line.

The mile rate 1-58.5.

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