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Knox Mayor, Cr Marcia Timmers-Leitch, said about 400 EVs are registered in Knox, with this number expected to grow.

“Bayswater train station is an ideal location for this free, fast EV charging station, conveniently located near the heart of the Bayswater shopping centre,” she said.

“Bayswater is a hub for services, employment, public transport and housing, and a destination for convenience shopping, food outlets and retail services.

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■ Ashwood MLA Mtt Fregon last week spoke ion State Parliament about a visit locally by Premier Dan Andrews.

“It was great to welcome the Premier down to Ashwood High School a couple of weeks ago when we had a look at the fantastic new STEAM and research centre that is nearing completion,” Mr Fregon told the LegislativeAssembly.

“A huge thanks and shout-out to principal Dr Brett Moore, assistant principal Meg McLellan and executive assistant Donna Mineo, as well as the terrific student captains Sebastian Millan, Carol Yuan and Stephanie Millan for showing us around.

“I was delighted to drop into some of the classrooms with the Premier and see all the hard work the students are doing.

“That school is really a testament to the work that our teachers and our hardworking education staff do every day.”

Mr Fregon also spoke about the AshwoodYouthAdvisory Committee.

“While on the topic of my local schools I also want to acknowledge the fantastic work our youth advisory committee is doing.

“The Ashwood Youth Advisory Program is an initiative we started last year for the Mount Waverleyelectorate and have continued this year.

“The committee is made up of a terrific group of students from schools across the electorate, including Ashwood High

School, Mount Waverley Secondary College, Salesian College, Avila College and Huntingtower School.

“I would also like to acknowledge the 13 students on the committee: Lily Shields, Melita Davis, Tharul Perera, Daniel Liang, Jocelyn Seager, Stanley Lu, Thomas Maguire-Nguyen, Abel Ebi Joseph, Yunai Lutfi, Fatema Sajid, Wesley Pryor, Sarika Pandher and Jagraj Pandher.

“It was a pleasure to meet with them, and I tell you what: the future is bright when these kids come and take over the office – and we can listen to a lot they say,” M r Fregon said.

● Matt Fregon, Ashwood MLA

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Vale Bill

■ Daniela De Martino, Monbulk MLA, has acknowledged the life of William ‘Bill’ Thomas Ford, President of the Monbulk RSL subbranch, who passed away suddenly on May 7.

“A much-loved grandfather, father to Michael, Steven and Jeff, and devoted husband to Sue, who passed in 2017, Bill was the true embodiment of community spirit, going out of his way to assist others in need. He enlisted in the Australian Army in 1969 and served as a nurse and then assistant medical instructor.

“Upon Sue’s passing, Bill devoted himself to the RSL, ensuring he was always available to help those who needed his support. A true gentleman, Bill’s sharp wit and dry humour made every conversation with him entertaining and interesting.”

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Local Briefs Sexual activity

■ A Sergeant from Transit and Public Safety Command has been charged following an internal investigation.

The male officer has been charged with one count of sexual activity in the presence of a child under 16 and three counts of access child abuse material.

The charges relate to alleged offences said to have occurred between March and April last year in Victoria while he was off duty.

The 42-year-old has been remanded to appear in court at a later date.

Refugee welcome

■ The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre ’s Welcome Refugees into the Workforce awareness campaign calls upon the community to become more hospitable and conscious about the challenges refugees face when joining the workforce.

In a physical and digital campaign supported by the Yarra Trams Community Partnerships Program, the concept and the photographic portrait of Marjan, one of the refugee heroines, will feature on a wrapped tram that will travel on tram routes 48 and 109 in Melbourne for the next three months.

Mulgrave fatality

■ A man has died following a motorcycle crash in Mulgrave on Sunday morning (Juen4).

Emergency services were called to Police Rd near Eastlink following reports motorcycle crashed into a barrier just before 4.30am.

The male rider died at the scene.

Nunawading Highway Patrol officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Vale Jan Kennedy

■ The life of of Janette Mary Kennedy was celebrated in State Parliament last week

by Glen Waverley MLA John Mullahy.

“The saying goes that behind every good man is a great woman, and nothing could be truer than that of the wife of Cyril Kennedy, a past member for Waverley in the other place.

“Jan was a force to be reckoned with.

She was always the voice for the marginalised, the weak and the unloved and would always have her voice heard.

“Jan was a community-minded woman, with a passion for social justice. Jan started her career as a nurse and was a proud trade unionist, joining at the age of 17. She spent her career working in the health sector as a maternal and child health nurse looking after the newest babies in the east.

“Jan, with other volunteers, founded the Waverley Community Health Centre in 1975 to provide counselling services to those who needed it in the community.

“She stayed involved and on the board of management for many years. Waverley Community Health Centre grew and became Link Health and Community, a service that currently operates in the eastern suburbs.

“She was Labor’s candidate for the seat of Bennettswood at the 1992 state election.

She was passionate about advancing the rights of women, both within the party and more broadly in our society.

“I was fortunate to meet Jan when I attended my first ALP branch meeting at Waverley West back in 2012. Jan was always there with great advice and encouragement, and she was always committed to the cause.

“Jan contributed so much to our community, especially in the spaces of community health and women’s rights. The legacy of her hard work will continue, and Jan will be missed by all. Vale, Jan Kennedy.”

Park works soon

● Waverley Gazette/Waverley Offset Printers. Circa 1970s.

■ The extension of Bogong Car Park in Glen Waverley is to start soon. The $40m+ extension of four additional floors will provide more than 500 new car parking spaces – taking the capacity to over 1000.

Construction will start in July and is expected to be finished and ready to use in early2025.

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Local News

Simone’s love of Country

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Maroondah Council’s Tree Maintenance team will be out and about until September planting more than 2500 new trees. A mix of indigenous and exotic species will be planted along nature strips and walking trails, and in safe Walk and Ride to School zones. Maroondah’s parks and reserves will also benefit from additional greening. Trees and shrubs are planted annually throughout the city, n place of plants that have reached their end of life.

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Will former Kew MLA Tim Smith stand for the Warrandyte by-election caused by the sudden resignation of Ryan Smith?

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Yarra City Council says it is proud to have been recognised at the 2023 Mainstreet Australia Awards, winning the category Best Main Street Place Activation, Event or Initiative - Council working with Traders Association, Traders, Community Group – Activity Cost under 100k. The award was forits Yarra Grooves initiative. The Awards recognise “the achievements of the people, programs and organisations that ensure the ongoing survival of our main streets”. Yarra was awarded for its 2022 Yarra Grooves initiative, which saw more than 500 people learn about the rich histories of local main streets through a guided silent disco.

■ Wurundjeri and Yorta Yorta woman Simone Thomson has created three artwork pieces for Knox Council highlighting Connection, Culture and Country.

She says it is important for people to understand the variety and differences of Aboriginal art.

“Before settlement, we had over 500 traditional countries within the land that we know as Australia and each of those countries have different languages and art styles, which is really very authentic and real to each of those particular countries,” Simone said.

“So, for the wider community who aren't familiar with Aboriginal artwork, it's important that they understand that not all Aboriginal artwork is dots or the very beautiful bright pink colours that we see in the Western Desert. We all have very different styles.

Simone’s artwork features important symbols including creator spirit Bunjil the wedgetail eagle, a scar tree representing deep-seated roots to the land, two hands holding gum leaves extending in a gesture of respect and connection and a gathering circle symbolising community and the importance of sharing knowledge.

Simone’s artworks are joined by pieces from Bunurong artistAdam Magennis.

● Lupco Ristevski.

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Lupco Ristevski.

The 49-year-old from Port Kembla in NSW, is wanted on a warrant following a series of alleged thefts and deceptions across metropolitan Melbourne during April and May. It is alleged while shopping in supermarkets, up to twelve older women have had their purses stolen from handbags resting in their shopping trolleys. The offending occurred in various supermarkets across Knox, Forest Hill, Lilydale, Ferntree Gully, Scoresby, Camberwell, Greensborough, and Croydon North. It is alleged credit cards from the stolen property have then been used to make unauthorised purchases at various outlets. Detectives have released an image of Ristevski in the hope someone may be able to provide information on his current whereabouts. Ristevski is described as being Southern European in appearance, is about 178cm tall, of medium build with brown eyes and a brown beard.

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Aaron Kelly wanted

■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Aaron Kelly.

The 30-year-old man is wanted on warrant in relation to criminal damage and bail offences.

Kelly is described as Caucasian with olive skin, approximately 170cm tall, with blue eyes and short brown hair and a distinctive neck tattoo.

He is known to frequent the Mooroolbark, Bayswater and Notting Hill areas.

Investigators have released an image of Kelly in the hope someone may be able to provide information on his current whereabouts.

● Aaron Kelly

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Local Briefs Exceptional care

■ Maroondah Occasional Care has achieved an Exceeding National Quality Standard rating – the highest possible rating – in a National Assessment undertaken by the Department of Education.

The Department noted that the children’s sense of security and confidence at Maroondah Occasional Care was greatly influenced by the support and respectful connections that exist between educators, children and families, as well as between the educators themselves.

Early childhood services Australia-wide are regularly reviewed, assessed and rated against seven outcome areas in the National Quality Standard to ensure that there is consistency and ongoing quality improvement in the early childhood sector and that children and families have access to high-quality education and care. Maroondah Occasional Care achieved an Exceeding rating across all seven outcome areas.

Mayorof Maroondah, Cr Rob Steane, said this rating reflects the high-quality service delivered by the centre.

Rotary visits

■ The City of Manningham hosted the Rotary International Convention - Embracing the spirit of reconciliation event on Monday, last week (May 29).

The five- day convention was conidered a success, where delegates shared and discussed initiatives and programs that would support the community.

With more than 14,000 delegates from all over the world in attendance at many events across Victoria, Manningham welcomed delegates who had the chance to share and understand Australia’s rich indigenous history and to focus on local programs that support the community.

‘Secret plan’

■ Plans for 145 homes to be built on the former Boronia Heights College site have been approved by the State Government’s Minister for Planning despite concerns about bushfire risks, stormwater management and habitat loss.

Knox Mayor, Cr Marcia Timmers-Leitch, said it was disappointing that there was no public notice and minimal consultation before approving the plan largely unchanged.

“Council first raised concerns about the proposal in August last year, and requested that the Minister not approve the development plan as proposed,” she said.

“Our concerns include the intensity of the development, a lack of information about social and affordable housing, the protection of habitat zones and vegetation, bushfire risks and drainage needed to manage increased stormwater runoff.

“In contrast, Council’s Housing Strategy identified this site as suitable for 25 dwellings, given the location of the site in the Dandenong foothills.

“We desperately need more social and affordable housing and it’s important for the residents of these future developments that they are located near services and public transport and not just dumped on vacant government sites.

“What’s proposed is in stark contrast to the surrounding area, and there is a distinct lack of open space for a development that proposes to house so many people.

“We are seeking a meeting with the Minister to directly relay our concerns and advocate for significant changes to their plan.”

Knox Council was recently advised that the development plan was approved by a delegate for Planning Minister on May 2. No public notice of the proposed development plan was carried out as part of the consideration of the plan.

Budget review

■ The Manningham community has an opportunity to review Council’s Draft Budget and proposed 10 Year Financial Plan.

The Council endorsed the draft documents at its meeting on Tuesday last week (May 30).

ADVERISEMENT

An Open letter to the Premier Dear Mr Andrews Please remove the Authority status from the Victoria Registration and Standards Authority. Put back the old framework so principals and the Minister can help curb the excesses of VRQA. Drowning teachers/ schools in unnecessary paper work, VRQA actively prevent sensible education solutions from being implemented. Eg Indigenous women in Mildura spent 60,000 in philanthropy money and 2 yrs hard work to put together a modest school for 20 school refusers. VRQA killed the project Stone dead. Why?

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Paperwork. 10 teachers working on it, 200 pages -not good enough. VRQA hamstrings teachers as professionals too. Teachers need to be allowed to act as intelligent professionals, not puppets.

Gab McIntosh Education Spokesperson Indigenous Party of Aust.

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The DOJ is Destroying Presumption of Innocence Through Miles Guo, Others How the DOJ, FBI and SDNY are reviving trial by ordeal George Santos was arrested Wednesday, May 10 by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and charged with seven counts of wire fraud, three counts of money laundering, one count of theft of public funds and two counts of lying on congressional financial forms.

Obviously, he’s guilty, right?

Not so fast …

Presumed Innocence is Foundational The presumption of innocence is enshrined in common law systems going back to the Code of Hammurabi. This legal maxim applies to anyone charged with a crime, ensuring that the defendant is treated as innocent until they are proven guilty “beyond a reasonable doubt” in a court of law. Prosecutors must prove a defendant’s guilt rather than a defendant having to prove their innocence.

In other words, no one is obliged to go to court to prove they’re innocent.

Rather, they have the opportunity to dismantle the prosecution’s allegations—they are even entitled to any exculpatory evidence the prosecution may have.

The presumption of innocence is a fundamental right recognized in various documents like The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, the Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments of the United States Constitution.

English Common Law—from which U.S. law was birthed—swung from a presumption of guilt to the fundamental principle that one is considered innocent until proven guilty in the 19th Century. While trial by jury was established in 1219 by King Henry III, trial by combat remained an option in English law until 1819.

person would be dunked into a cistern.

If they sank, they would be declared innocent, because the water had accepted them. If they floated, they would be declared guilty. In trial by hot iron, the priest would heat an iron, and at the appropriate point in the service, the accused would grasp the hot iron, walk a certain number of paces, and put it back down. The hand would be bandaged, and then three days later, the hand would be examined to see, not if the person had been burned or not burned, but whether the hand was healing or festering. If the hand appeared to be festering, they would be pronounced guilty. And if the hand seemed to be healing, they would be pronounced innocent.”

The U.S. Constitution enshrined the finest Justice System of its time, providing a model for the world to this day: “No State shall…deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws” (Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, Section 1).

“In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence” (Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution).

In medieval times, trial by ordeal was common.

Standard jury instructions state that “In every criminal proceeding a defendant has the absolute right to remain silent…at no time do defendants have a duty to prove their innocence…from the exercise of a defendant’s right to remain silent, a jury is not permitted to draw any inference of guilty, and the fact that a defendant did not take the witness stand must not influence your verdict in any manner whatsoever.”

According to Harvard Law School Professor, Elizabeth Papp Kamali, “It’s referred to as the judicium Dei, the judgment of God. The two methods used most typically

So, why, after hundreds if not thousands of years of legal precedent and worldwide acknowledgement of this foundational right is presumption of innocence dying in the “City on a Hill?”

Trial by Ordeal

Once a beacon of hope for a world riddled by injustice and corruption, America has regressed because the U.S. Department of Justice is broken and corrupted.

Our society has a new system of “trial by ordeal,” but instead of fire and water, guilt is pronounced by the priests of the Legacy Media and social media mobs.

“How Americans Know Trump is Guilty,” a 2021 CNN article headline read. Okay, CNN, we don’t just “presume,” we KNOW. Why have courts at all?

This presumption of guilt is paired with selective enforcement and “protection” of the current regime’s criminals. The FBI lied to the American people and to Congress about Hunter’s laptop to shield him from prosecution and influence the 2020 election; they are ignoring the mounting evidence against “the big guy,” Joe Biden. But they’re going after Donald Trump, Miles Guo, and George Santos with a vengeance because they don’t have the “acceptable” politics.

And the Media is complicit in this as the mouthpiece of this corruption.

Mother Jones Magazine is one of the most destructive, puerile publications eroding the principle of presumed innocence. Senior reporter, Dan Friedman, who doesn’t bother with objective reporting (and who has ties to the Chinese Communist Party) has a long history of targeting anti-CCP dissidents, published an article suspiciously quickly after the indictment of George Santos—which “coincidentally” occurred on the day James Comer and the House Oversight and Accountability Committee revealed a trove of influence peddling against Joe Biden. It was also immediately following Santos’ support of Chinese Whistleblower icon, Miles Guo, who is still being held without bail by the Southern District of New York and DOJ, both increasingly criticized for prosecutorial misconduct.

Besides likening Mr. Guo to Santos and labeling him a “fraudster” and “definite liar” Friedman also wrote, “Santos showed up Friday…to back Guo suporters’ kooky conspiracy theory that their leader has been framed by the FBI at the behest of the Chinese Communist Party.”

Santos has the right to the presumption of innocence until he gets his day in court—no matter how Friedman or anyone else feels about it. Comparing Guo to Santos is a classic False Equivalence fallacy (also known as comparing apples to oranges). It is also a breathtaking demonstration of the Genetic Fallacy, whereby Friedman assumes that because Santos is facing charges, Guo must be guilty.

Don’t American Media programs teach basic logic anymore?

Utah Senator Mitt Romney had the coup de grâce, however with his recent comments regarding Santos. “I think the wheels of justice grind slow,” he stated, “but they grind fine.” Right, Mitt, they grind people into dust before they ever see the light of a courtroom.

House Republican leaders Kevin McCarthy and Steve Scalise opted to respect centuries of judicial tradition, saying Santos deserved a presumption of innocence until proven guilty.

It is not my job as a journalist to comment on whether or not Santos is innocent, but I sure as hell am not going to assume he’s guilty until he is able to avail himself of the protections afforded by what used to be—and must become again—the most advanced system of justice the world has known.

The corrupt DOJ and SDNY, as governmental agencies, do not enjoy the presumption of innocence, however. Their misconduct and abuse is rampant and traceable, and the House must investigate them deeply, particularly in regards to their treatment of Guo and the Chinese Whistleblowers.

“Not even Rep. Jim Jordan—the Ohio right-winger leading the House’s ‘Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government’—has taken that bait,” boasts Friedman, “at least so far.”

Jim Jordan, that sounds like a challenge. Look into it, and let’s restore true justice to the land.

Kelly John Walker is an American statesman, writer, branding professional, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of FreedomTalk, host of FreedomTalk TV, and a freelance writer.

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Chinese Communist Party’s Infiltration of DOJ and CIA Exposed in Light of Guo Wengui/ Miles Guo Prosecution Chinese espionage poses a signifi- ● May 17, 2019: Former CIA of- unprecedented in New York. cant and growing threat to the ficer sentenced to 20 years and

of Public Security (MPS) officers from Bejing’s Municipal Public

United States, encompassing vari- then 5 years supervised release for ous activities aimed at obtaining classified information, intellectual property, and technological advancements. This threat is multi-

One method China employs is Security Bureau working in a pressuring foreign governments to “Command Group,” “Comprehen● July 10, 2019: Former State De- extradite individuals who are criti- sible Material Group,” and “Aspartment employee is sentenced to cal of the Chinese regime, often on sessment Group.” This includes MPS officers from the National 40 months in prison for concealing dubious charges.

Security Police, the Political Secufaceted and encompasses both tra- her interactions with two Chinese Among those who’ve tried to get rity Protection Bureau - the CCP’s ditional espionage methods and intelligence agents.

Guo deported back to China in- secret police that are mandated to emerging cyber espionage tech-

● August 17, 2020: Former CIA clude former DOJ attorney suppress political dissent and critiand FBI official charged with sell- George Higginbotham, who was cism of the CCP, Criminal InvestiThe media often focuses on the ing classified U.S. secrets to China. instrumental to a $100 million gations Bureau, and Internet Secriminal conspiracy financed by curity Bureau. The group also reeconomic threat that CCP espioceives taskings directly from MPS nage faces, primarily through IP ● July 07, 2022: A federal grand alleged mega-fraudster Jho Low headquarters. theft, which costs the U.S. hun- jury indicts a current U.S. Depart- to advance that goal. Despite endreds of billions of dollars per year. ment of Homeland Security agent gaging in illegal lobbying, Without question, this is an exBut the consequences of Chinese and a former agent in connection Higginbotham faced no jail time for tremely extensive operation that espionage for the United States are with an alleged Chinese govern- this scheme, and was given a legoes all the way up to the CCP’s more far-reaching than that, as the ment-sponsored scheme to target nient plea deal while another man equivalent of the CIA, and it has widely believed to be the DOJ’s CCP has already infiltrated the CCP’s critics. the central mission of stopping “fall guy” was convicted instead.

America’s intelligence apparatus.

Guo. ● November 22, 2019: Former CIA niques.

Just scrolling through the head- officer sentenced to 19 years for lines in the past few years reveals conspiring to deliver classified in-

Guo is public enemy number one

countless cases of FBI and CIA formation to China

firmed back in March when a num-

employees being arrested for help-

ber of arrests were made of those

ing the CCP.

to the CCP, which was further con-

And that’s just a sampling of the

operating Chinese police stations

headlines.

on U.S. soil. In addition to two men charged in running one of those

Consider just the following cases

The CCP’s infiltration of the FBI police stations in New York, doz● August 2, 2016: FBI employee and CIA cannot be overlooked in pleads guilty to acting as agent of context of the persecution of Guo

ens of men were also arrested and charged in connection to running

It is important to recognize that the

use of lawfare and infiltration by China is not only a domestic con-

cern but also has implications for

the rule of law and human rights globally. By manipulating legal sys-

tems and suppressing criticism, China undermines the principles

of justice, freedom of expression,

and the protection of human rights.

China. He admitted that on several Wengui (also known as Miles Guo), an elite task force called the “912 occasions he passed on sensitive the anti-CCP dissident who sought Special Group.” The 912 Group is It’s long overdue that we drain the information to China. asylum in the U.S. after fleeing named after September 12th, the swamp once and for all – and one China, where he faces imprison- day that Guo filed for asylum in the of the easiest ways to identify even

● January 20, 2017: Former FBI ment or death. The DOJ brought U.S. after fleeing CCP persecution. more corrupt players within our employee sentenced to 24 months bogus charges against Guo in institutions will be to investigate in prison for providing sensitive March, and he’s been held without The 912 Group is part of a larger the coordinated persecution of information to China.

bail since March 15th, which is 912 Project that includes Ministry Guo.

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‘MY OLD LADY’ ● The Sunshine Club.

■ FrankstonArts Centre and HIT Productions present theAustralian musical The Sunshine Club on June 27 at 7.30 pm at the Frankston Arts Centre.

The Sunshine Club is written and directed

by Wesley Enoch, with 28 songs composed

by John Rodgers, and musical direction by Wayne Freer.

Set in summer 1946 at the end of the war, the story tells of Aboriginal soldier Frank Doyle, who has spent years fighting shoulderto-shoulder with troops from all over Australia.

But when he steps onto the Brisbane wharf he finds some things haven't changed. But Frank knows how to fight for his country.

Filled with a defiant energy and ambition for a better life, Frank starts The Sunshine Club, a place where black and white can meet and, most importantly, dance.

Here he dreams of a future where he can dance in step with Rose, the girl next door, the girl of his dreams.

The cast of 11 will include emerging and established First Nations artists and a fivepiece live band.

Performance Details: Tuesday, June 27 at 7.30pm Venue: Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St., Frankston Bookings: https://artscentre.frankston.vic. gov.au/Whats-On/Season-Shows/The-Sunshine-Club - Cheryl Threadgold

Wasteland

■ This new work based on T.S. Eliot’s 1922 masterpiece, ‘The Waste Land’, reimagines Eliot’s modernist poem, created in the wake of the devastating trauma of the First World War, in dance.

Through the lens of the current climate crisis, the work uses sections of Eliot’s poem to visualise nature in peril.

Nine dancers, in pairs, trios and together, perform in abstract, pure motion in a landscape that is being destroyed.

Wasteland opens with a mist engulfing prone bodies in a primordial landscape. This is the ‘Burial of the Dead’.

A dancer walks between the prone figures, trickling sand into the dry, dusty landscape.

A crackle of thunder precedes whispering voices: “Hurry up, please; it’s time.”

A clever choreographing of ‘A Game of Chess’ sees dancers moving through an imaginary chess board, eliminating opponents.

‘The Fire Sermon’ evokes the looming reality of climate change.

Su Min Lee, Lisa Baker and Daniel McRae were particularly impressive, as was Ayonna Saha.

Freya Solnordal’s lighting gives this piece a liminal quality of bodies floating in space silhouetted against the dying landscape, a nightmare scenario.

Ellie Singe’s costume design lends weight to the destruction of the landscape as they morph into dust and dirt.

Across contrasting scenes, Anusha Yellapragada and Daniel Parr’s multi-instrumental original score gives shape to the mesmerising pulse and mood.

Director Siobhan Judge has created a lyrical, powerful and ambitious work.

The climate emergency and all that is lost or under threat meld the fragments into a structured whole, powering the piece and its message.

Presented by Monash Uni Student Theatre (MUST) at Monash University.

- Review by Kathryn Keeble

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company presents the comedy/drama My Old Lady from June 30 July 15 at 36 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna.

Written by Israel Horovitz and directed by Maureen McInerney, My Old Lady tells of New Yorker Mathias who is middle-aged, broke and unhappy.

His recently deceased, estranged father, has left him an apartment in Paris, which Mathias intends to sell as quickly as possible.

On arrival, he is surprised and bewildered to find the apartment occupied by an elderly lady and her fierce and feisty daughter.

What’s more, an arcane French law decrees that they are entitled to it “en viager”: lifetime habitation.

In the course of just one week, what starts as a bitter confrontation develops into a deeply moving exploration of culture, different family values, and dignity.

The cast includes George Werther (Mathias 'Jim' Gold), Lindy Yeates (Mathilde Girard) and Julie Arnold (Chloe Girard).

Performance Details: June 30 - July 15 Venue: Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna.

Bookings: www.htc.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Prisoner 77

■ Prison 77 is a gritty and gripping story set in Barcelona’s notorious La Model Prison during the movement from dictatorship to emerging democracy following the ending of Spain’s fascist Francoist regime (1939-1975).

Miguel Herran plays Manuel, a young accountant awaiting trial for embezzlement following an allegation by his former boss.

As with many prisoners, it appears that Manuel is either innocent or imprisoned on a triviality.

Many inside are political prisoners, and many are there for being gay.

At his first meeting with his court-appointed lawyer, Manuel learns there is no foreseeable end to his nightmare.

It will be at least four years before he can expect his case to come to trial, and a possible 20-year sentence looms.

A radiant Catalina Sopelana plays his exgirlfriend’s sister, Lucia, Manuel’s only visitor providing him with a ray of hope and a link to the outside.

Manuel proves to be his worst enemy, insisting on his rights and an idea of ethical justice in a world where the only path is using street smarts to outwit fellow prisoners and ruthless, sadistic guards alike.

He eventually strikes up a friendship with his cellmate, Pino, the superb Javier Gutiérrez.

Together they join the fledgling protest movement, the Prisoners Rights Association.

Based on a real event, the film replicates the AmnistÍa campaign for amnesty and prison reform.

Filmed in the actual La Model Prison, a building based on Jeremy Bentham’s panopticon, a design where the entire structure is controlled from a central tower, gives the film its authentic, realistic and menacing quality.

As Steve McQueen did with Hunger, director Alberto Rodriguez’s Prison 77 forces viewers to confront the recent past by shining a light on the brutality, injustice, and human rights violations meted out to prisoners.

Prison 77 is presented as part of the Spanish Film Festival, June 15-July 5. Further details: www.spanishfilmfestival.com.au - Review by Kathryn Keeble

Ali McGregor, MSO

■ An eclectic mix of music, soaring vocals, and the excellent musicians of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra under conductor Benjamin Northey made for a thrilling night of music for Ali McGregor’s first solo show at Hamer Hall.

Resplendent in sequins, looking like a gold

● Julie Arnold (Chloe), George Werther (Matthias) and Lindy Yeates (Mathilde) rehearse My Old Lady.

Photo: David Belton Logie, McGregor presented a mix of musical styles from the kitsch to the classic, from the sublime to the ridiculous.

Beginning with a 1940s torch song version of Soft Cell’s ‘Tainted Love’, McGregor evoked rejection and unrequited love.

More 80s and 90s pop standards followed, transformed from jazz to swing, including the Fine Young Cannibal’s ‘Johnny Come Home’ to INXS’s ‘Never TearUsApart’to Blur’s ‘Song 2’.

With a reveal worthy of the best RuPaul’s Drag Race diva, McGregor transformed into emerald green silk, a gown worthy of Elizabeth Taylor.

Donning a feathered headdress, the talented cabaret chanteuse performed various songs from her Helpmann Award-winning show, Yma Sumac, the Peruvian Songbird.

In these, McGregor, former principal soprano at Opera Australia, demonstrated her unique vocal ability. A rousing mambo version of Mozart’s ‘Queen of the Night’ followed.

Throughout, McGregor entertained with anecdotes and special guests.

McGregor’s partner, ABC presenter Adam Hills, recited Banjo Paterson’s Clancy of the Overflow while McGregor sang The Church’s ‘Under the Milky Way’.

McGregor’s versatility showed with a toneddown version of Cleo Laine’s ‘Thieving Boy’ accompanied by a clarinet solo by MSO principal David Thomas.

Amash-up of ‘Makin’Whoopee’ and Aqua’s ‘I’m A Barbie Girl’ was a crowd favourite, as was Queen’s ‘Somebody to Love’ intertwined with Lizzo’s ‘Cuz I Love You’ featuring strategically placed audience members providing the chorus.

A well-deserved standing ovation finished the night.

- Review by Kathryn Keeble

Winter Bl;ues

■ The Winter Blues Festival at EchucaMoama is announcing its full artist lineup for 2023, which includes 19-Twenty, Dom Turner, Lloyd Spiegel, Fiona Boyes, Frank Sultana, Owen Campbell, and Hat Fitz and Cara.

Also being welcome is vocal sensation Karise Eden along with the cream of local and national touring artists including Blues Roulette, Catfish Voodoo, Geoff Achison, Jesse Redwing, Julian James, Fools, Mike Elrington, Collard Greens and Gravy, Phil Para Band, Cass Eager, and more.

All venues are free entry, except the Wrap Party and River Cruises on PS Pevensey.

Wrap Party: a tribute to Peter Williams is a ticketed event featuring the cream of the Festival. www.winterblues.com.au - Contributed

● Alexandria Page (Sheila Birling) rehearses An Inspector Calls.

Photo: Karim Ghantous ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG) presents An Inspector Calls until June 10 at the Strathmore Community Theatre.

Written by J. B. Priestley and set in 1912 in the industrial north of England, the play tells of the family of a prosperous factory owner celebrating the daughter's engagement.

Their festivities are interrupted by the arrival of a police inspector, who reports the suicide death of a young woman in a local infirmary.

Are the family members correct in assuming that this tragedy has nothing to do with them? Under the inspector's probing, an interesting story unfolds. But is the police inspector really a police inspector?

Performance Details: Until June 10, Thurs - Sat at 8pm Venue: Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore.

Bookings: www.stagtheatre.org - Cheryl Threadgold

Centre Stage opens

■ Centre Stage, a renowned entertainment company deeply rooted in the industry for more than 15 years, is announcing the launch of Centre Stage Agency.

This new talent agency is dedicated to exclusively representing young performers aged 4-21 and providing them with professional employment opportunities in various mediums, including musicals, theatre productions, TV commercials, Netflix/Disney streaming series, and more.

Aim is to unlock opportunities for young talents in Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula.

David Greenwood, Managing Director of Centre Stage , expressed his excitement about the launch, stating, "Opening Centre Stage Agency in Geelong for young performers aged 4-21 is a dream come true.

“We believe that talent knows no boundaries, and it's our mission to provide a platform where young artists can shine.

“Geelong has a wealth of untapped potential, and we are thrilled to be the catalyst that unlocks opportunities for these talented individuals.

“Our goal is to empower them, nurture their abilities, and guide them towards a future filled with success and fulfilment. Centre Stage Agency is more than just a talent management agency; it's a gateway to a world of possibilities for Geelong's rising stars."

Centre Stage Agency's mission is to discover, develop, and promote the next generation of stars.

The agency firmly believes that every young person has the potential to shine, whether they aspire to be actors, singers, dancers, or models.

Their experienced team of talent managers, coaches, and industry experts will provide personalized services tailored to meet the unique needs of each performer. From audition coaching and career guidance to professional headshots and demo reels, Centre Stage Agency equips young performers with the tools and support they need to succeed.

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Local Theatre Shows

■ The 1812 Theatre: Waiting for Godot (by Michael Aitkens) Until June 10 at 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Neil Barnett.

Bookings: 9758 3964 admin@1812theatre. com.au ■ Wonthaggi Theatre Company: Dusty the Pop Diva Musical Until June 10 at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre, 96 Graham St., Wonthaggi. Enquiries: (03 5671 2470 or wonthaggi.artscentre@basscoast.vic.gov.au ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): An Inspector Calls Until June 10 at the Strathmore Community Hall, Loeman St., Strathmore. Bookings: stagtheatre.org ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Summer of the Seventeenth Doll (by Ray Lawler) June 18 – July 1 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Martin Gibbs.

Bookings: 9587 5141 www.mordialloctheatre. com ■ Babirra Music Theatre: All Shook Up June 10 – 18 at the Karralyka Centre, Ringwood.

Bookings: https:// aukarralyka.sales.ticketsearch.com/ ■ Williamstown Little Theatre: Continental Quilt (Joan Greening) June 28 – July 15 at 5Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Les Hart.

Bookings: www.wlt.org.au ■ Theatrical. : The Wizard of Oz, June 29 (Preview), June 30-July 9 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director Kim Davidson. Bookings: www.nationaltheatre.org.au ■ Leongatha Lyric Theatre: The Producers, Musical. June 30 – July 15 at the Leongatha Memorial Hall. Director: Dan Lawrie. Bookings: www.leongathalyric.com. au ■ Malvern Theatre Company: The Whales of August (by David Berry) June 23 – July 8 at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: Loretta Bishop. www.malverntheatre.com.au ■ Encore Theatre Company: The Popular Mechanicals (by Keith Robinson, Tony Taylor and William Shakespeare) July 14 – 22 at the Clayton Community Centre, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Andrew Ferguson. Bookings: www.encoretheatre.com.au ■ PEP Productions: Life Without Me (by Daniel Keene) July 21 – 29 at the Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Rd., Doncaster.

Director: Jeremy Guzman. Bookings: https:/ /www.trybooking.com/CINNB ■ Heidelberg Theatre: My Old Lady (by Israel Horovitz), June 30–July 15 at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Maureen McInerney. Bookings: www.htc.org.au/.

■ PLOS Musical Productions: Strictly Ballroom,(Musical) July 28-August 5 at the Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St., Frankston.

Bookings: https://plos.asn.au/.

■ Aspect Inc: Stage Door (Edna Ferber and George S Kaufman) July 20 – 29 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale.

Director: Candice Mitrousis.

Auditions

■ LOTS Theatre: Legends of the Skies Series 11, Wednesday June 7 at 7.30pm in Mordialloc. Expressions of interest invited for acting, singing, crew. Please contact director Maggie Morrison on maggie07@bigpond. net.au ■ Torquay Theatre Troupe: Tartuffe (by Molière) June 13 at 7pm and June 17 at 2pm at the Shoestring Playhouse, 77 Beach Rd., Torquay (net door to the Australian National Surfing Museum). Director: Zina Carman.

Audition enquiries: zinacarman@gmail.com ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Cosi (by Louis Nowra) July 2 from 6pm and July 3 from 7pm at 36 Turnham Rd., Rosanna. Director: Bruce Akers. Audition enquiries: bwakers27@hotmail.com ■ Williamstown Little Theatre: Agnes of God (by John Pielmeier) July 2 at 12.30pm and July 3 at 7.30pm at 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Deborah Fabbro.

Audition enquiries: orbbaf@ozemail.com.au or 0416 141 838 ■ The Basin Theatre Group: Belles (by Mark Dunn) July 16 at 2pm, July 17 at 7pm at The Basin Theatre, Cnr Doongalla and Simpson Rds., The Basin. Director: LB Bradley. Audition enquiries: LNBRAD@ hotmail.com - Cheryl Threadgold

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SISTERS IN CRIME

■ Three authors will explore their thrillers with Catie Maher, Programs Lead at Bayside Library and a member of Sisters in Crime.

In Michelle Prak’s debut novel, The Rush, two friendly young couples on a sunny outback road trip strike a sudden flood, cut-off roads, and unexpected danger. And a predator is out there .

In Blackwater, the first crime novel by Jacqueline Ross, events take a Gothic turn when the heavily pregnant Grace accompanies her new husband King to Blackwaterin remote Tasmania where his father lies dying.

When Grace learns about Blackwater’s dark history (“no child will be born here”), she begins to fear that it is the house itself exerting an evil influence on her husband.

In Maryrose Cuskelly’s debut crime novel, The Cane, a teenage girl is missing in the cane fields of North Queensland in the early seventies.

There are no suspects, the sugar crush is underway, the cane must be burned, and the town is about to ignite. . .

Event Details: June 23 at 8pm. Dinner at 6.30pm.

Venue: Rising Sun Hotel, 2 Raglan St., South Melbourne Tickets: Entry and dinner combined charge: $60 non-members; $55 concession; $52 Sisters in Crime and Writers Victoria members, $50 under 19. Please book by 12 Noon, Thursday, June 22. Tickets not sold prior to the event will be available at the door for $62/$58/$55/$50.

Dinner upstairs from 6.30pm-7.30 pm. Orders need to be in by 7 pm.

Men or ‘brothers-in-law’ welcome.

Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ twist-of-fate-australian-rural-noir-tickets631958503897 - Cheryl Threadgold

Mobile artwork

■ Australia’s first original piece of indigenous artwork connected to a new large format digital billboard across the West Gate Freeway.

The project is a collaboration between JCDecaux with the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning and the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.

“By integrating this incredible piece of Indigenous artwork into the urban landscape, we are not only enhancing the visual appeal, but we are also encouraging dialogue and understanding about the diverse cultural heritage that enriches our society,” said Steve O’Connor, CEO of JCDecaux Australia.

“We collaborated with our partners to bring this unique and special art installation to life to inspire, provoke thought and spark conversations. The partnership and artwork signify our commitment to supporting and amplifying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.”

Melissa Horne, Minister for Roads and Road Safety, said: “It’s fantastic to see our First Peoples recognised and this artwork take pride of place on one of Victoria’s busiest and most important roads.

“We made the decision to fly the Aboriginal flag permanently atop the West Gate Bridge and this installation is a further symbol of unity, identity and resilience for First Peoples across Victoria.”

The original piece of commissioned artwork pathed between a mixed-cultural First Peoples multidisciplinary artis and curator born in Melbourne.

The artwork embodies direction, flow and perspective which is central to the significance of the West Gate Freeway and its function as a connector within the community.

Artist Lisa Waup said: “Pathed Between highlights abstracted intersecting lines and paths of connection, some roads travelled can be easier than others at times.

“Yet the road travelled ultimately delivers us where we need to be. It has been an absolute pleasure working on this project, a positive and respectful experience in every way. I am extremely proud of the outcome and exceedingly thankful for the opportunity.”

This unique Digital Large Format site is positioned above White St, impacting audiences

● Dr Jacqueline Ross, author of Blackwater. heading inbound and outbound from the city.

JCDecaux worked in partnership with Authority Creative – award winning specialists in contemporary art production and curation to engage Lisa Waup on the project.

Leading industrial design practice Tilt were selected to support the production of the art from a 2D design through to the manufacturing process.

To Antarctica

■ Heidi Victoria, a professional photographer (and former Victorian Minister for the Arts), has won placement as documentary photographer on-board a voyage to Antarctica.

It is a not-for-profit leadership program, which is specifically for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine (STEMM) It has one intake of around 70 women, from around the globe, every year.

After learning about themselves and how to have a voice in a male dominated field, these women ‘converge’ in Antarctica to finish their program.

The voyage leaves in early November. All, even staff, pay their own way.

People wishing to help contribute towards Ms Victoria’s voyage costs can contact: heidivictoria@optusnet.com.au

9 by 5 Exhibition

■ Celebrating its 16th year, the 9 by 5 Exhibition in Greater Dandenong commemorates an original 1889 exhibition held in Melbourne.

The original exhibition featured the works of well-known artists Tom Roberts, Charles Condor, Arthur Streeton and Frederick McCubbin, where they created works on 9 by 5 inch cigar tin lids.

The 9 by 5 Exhibition artists have created their work on a small board measuring nine by five inches, using a range of mediums and styles.

WalkerStreet Gallery and Arts Centre's adaptation has become a nationally recognised exhibition that celebrates diversity within the arts community, proving that small things can have a big impact. This year’s exhibition hosts more than 250 works.

Artworks on display will be for sale and are a an affordable way to support artists and build art collections. The exhibition runs until Friday, July 7.

There is a People’s Choice Award for favourite artists. Both the chosen artist and voter will win a prize.

Walker Street Gallery andArts Centre is open Tuesday-Friday from 12 Noon - 4pm. Entry to the gallery is free.

Magic Festival

■ The 16th annual Melbourne Magic Festival takes place from June 26 to July 8.

Home grown Simon Coronel, the current World Champion of Close Up Magic, will appear among 50 other world class magicians.

“To have a local magician, brought up in The Melbourne Magic Festival, returning as the best in the entire world, is an astonishing feat for any art form,” said Tim Ellis, Director of the Melbourne Magic Festival.

Observations New Perspectives

● Rachael Beesey and Nicole van Bruggen ■ Those who love great classical romantic music will find Monash University the place to be on Saturday (June 10).

That is when the acclaimed Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra performs for one night only in the David Li Sound Gallery as part of their current national tour.

The Monash concert, titled New Perspectives, features the Beethoven Septet and the Louise Farrenc Nonet and showcases the expressive potential of larger chamber groups of strings and winds, and the beautiful sounds made when these instruments are balanced by a master. Beethoven’s Septet was one of his early successes, taking the popular Viennese format of a serenade but adding special virtuosity and complexity The Septet was such a hit that few composers dared write for a similarly-sized ensemble for 50 years, until the great French pianist, professor and publisher Louise Farrenc wrote her Nonet in 1849.

The fully global ensemble for this tour features three visiting overseas artists: Londonbased hornistAnneke Scott, along with German oboist Tatjana Zimre and American violinist Jenna Sherry – both currently based in Amsterdam.

The main stage concert program is accompanied by the orchestra’s highly popular education program – the Voyage of Musical Discovery.

The Melbourne Voyage will have highlights from the touring concert program plus appearances from contemporary guest artists, Anna McMichael and Louise Devenish.

Co-artistic director Nicole van Bruggen says she is very much looking forward to returning to the David Li Sound Gallery.

“It is an absolute joy to be able to share this program with our Melbourne audience together with such incredible colleagues gathered from all over the world for this tour.

“The Beethoven Septet is, for me, the pinnacle of late Classical chamber music, and the Louise Farrenc Nonet, a complete masterpiece, has been on my wish list for years,” said Ms van Bruggen.

To book tickets or find out more information, visit arco.org.au Julie Houghton

Auditions

■ Brighton Theatre Company: Here I Belong (by Matt Hartley) July 16 at 6pm, July 17 at 7.30pm at the BrightonArts and Cultural Centre, Cnr. Wilson and Carpenter St., Brighton. Director: Barbara Crawford. Audition enquiries: barbaracrawford4@gmail.com or call: 0414 881 844 - Cheryl Threadgold

No talk Triple M

■ Triple M microphones across the country will stay silent for 12 hours from 6am-6pm on Monday, July 3, the radio network’s fifth annual No Talk Day. There’ will be no breakfast show banter, no announcers, no news or traffic reports and no ads.

Wth support from Beyond Blue, the network will create space to encourage listeners o have a courageous conversations around men’s mental health and suicide.

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Local news tradition goes on ■ A 132-year tradition came to a close in April 2020 when the Leader Newspapers group announced that it had stopped printing all its publications.

In Melbourne’s north, Leader permanently closed all printing and online newspapers for: ■ Northcote Leader ■ Preston Leader ■ Diamond Valley Leader ■ Heidelberg Leader.

The print and online cessation also applied to: ■ Sunbury Leader/Macedon Ranges Leader ■ Manningham Leader ■ Progress Leader.

Newspaper printin concluded, to be replaced by digital-only reporting for the Whittlesea Leader.

The following community titles in Melbourne became digital only: Stonnington, Mornington Peninsula, Knox, Whitehorse, Monash, Northern, (Hume), Whittlesea, Maroondah, Moorabbin, Mordialloc Chelsea, Moreland, Lilydale and Yarra Valley, Frankston, Bayside, Caulfield Port Phillip, Cranbourne, Greater Dandenong, Moonee Valley, Maribyrnong, Wyndham.

New weekly newspapers - in press and online - to replace the Leader titles were announced by Local Media Pty Ltd, publishers of this newspaper.

The new newspapers all appear under The Local Paper masthead, with a localised banner using familiar heritage titles.

The Leader dynasty began in January 1888 when the Rev. A.H. Richardson and R. Lemon from offices in Bay St, Brighton. Northcote content was minimal.

Twins Robert and John Whalley purchase the Leader in 1890.

The two brothers immersed themselves in the Northcote community.

After briefly squabbling with the Northcote Council over council advertising (with the Council preferring to use the Collingwood Fitzroy Mercury) the Northcote Leader became a thriving local newspaper with a readership spreading as far as Whittlesea.

By the early 1900s the Whalley brothers had become strong members of the community.

In 1911 Robert Whalley made a significant contribution when as the Secretary of the Northcote Library Committee he approached American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and asked for a donation to build a new library.

Carnegie agreed to contribution 50 per cent of the cost of construction if the Northcote Council agreed to pay the remaining sum and offer the library service free of charge.

The Council were reluctant to agree to these terms but even more reluctant to let Carnegie’s money slip out of their reach and the terms were

● The first issue of the Leader on January 21, 1888 include The Advertiser (Diamond Valley and Whittlesea) and expanded into northern suburbs including Brunswick and Coburg.

They expanded into Heidelberg, East Yarra (Doncaster-Templestowe) and Diamond Valley.

A joint venture had titles at Essendon, Broadmeadows, Keilor and Sunbury-Melton.

Then came the eastern suburbs including Box Hill, Nunawading, Ringwood-Croydon, Lilydale and Knox-Sherbrooke.

A merger with Progress Press also included the Waverley Gazette and Chadstone Progress.

Standard Newspapers and Westernport Publishing titles also came into the group.

The Mott family sold the entire chain of more than 40 newspapers in ● Robert Whalley 1986 to The Herald & Weekly Times accepted. $23 million in cash and $32 milJohn Scott Whalley also made con- for lion in shares. siderable contributions to Northcote The shares were sold within hours and Preston, including serving 30 to Sir Ron Brierley who made a years as the editor of the princely profit a few months later , a position which ended when when the H&WT was embroiled in a the brothers sold the newspaper to takeover battle.

Decimus Mott in 1924.

Rupert Murdoch’s $55 million In November of that year the Leader group grew through the 1980s Preston Council presented an illumi- and 90s. Digital disruption and nated address to John for his service COVID-19 combined to bring about to the community. the permanent closure of more than Decimus Mott and his brother 100 newspapers across Australia.

Hamilton had started the Border News Corp Australia confirmed Morning Mail in 1903. that itslocal and regional newspapers He and sons - George, Walter and would become digital only or disapRobert - expanded their company to pear entirely.

Rourke’s Reviews Oldboy

■ (R). 120 minutes. Screens at Cinema Nova on Wednesday June 7 at 9.30pm.

Beautifully restored in a brand new 4K restoration, Park Chanwook’s ferocious, audacious and utterly brilliant thriller roars back onto the big screen to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

The story centres on Oh Dae-su (Choi Min-sik, in an extraordinary performance), a boorish, married businessman who is mysteriously kidnapped, while detained at a local police station after a drunken night out.

Waking up in a room with no windows and one, prison-like door, Oh is incarcerated in this place for 15 years, with only a TV for a companion.

After being knocked out with gas, Oh wakes up to discover he has been released, and immediately makes it his mission to find out who imprisoned him and why.

Helping the rage-filled man is waitress Mi-do (Kang Hye-jung).

For those who have not seen Oldboy, it is best to know as little about the plot as possible, as it takes some genuinely surprising turns.

Many felt the film was very unlucky not to win the Palm d’Or at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival, losing out to the Michael Moore documentary Fahrenheit 9/11, which was clearly chosen for political reasons (in fact, many experts also considered Park unlucky at Cannes last year, with his most recent film, the superb Decision To Leave, expected to take the top award, only to lose out to the vastly inferior Triangle Of Sadness).

Park, who had a huge commercial hit with JSA : Joint Security Area, then following it up with the dark, brutal Sympathy For Mr Vengeance (the first part of his Vengeance trilogy, with Oldboy being the second entry), was, thanks to these films, gaining attention on the film circuit, but Oldboy shot him to global fame, much in the same way Miike Takashi did after his unnerving Audition stunned festival audiences in 1999.

Crafted to perfection, and featuring outstanding performances across the board by a carefully chosen cast, this vivid, intelligent ride into very dark territory is as powerful now as it was back in 2003.

RATING - *****

Back To The Future Trilogy

■ (PG). Screens at Cinema Nova on Friday June 9, beginning at 6.45pm.

Go back to the future with this very special screening of the iconic trilogy, which continues to enthral

● Aaron Rourke and entertain audiences from one generation to the next.

Join Marty McFly (a perfectly cast Michael J. Fox), as he tries to fix his family history after accidentally travelling back in time (from 1985 to 1955) in a DeLorean, which has been turned into a time machine by his eccentric friend, Doctor Emmett Brown (Christopher Lloyd, who is terrific).

Inadvertently setting his future parents (played by Lea Thompson and Crispin Glover) on an alternate trajectory, Marty and Emmett have to put them back on the path to romance and marriage, but it isn’t an easy task, especially when Biff Tannen (Thomas F. Wilson) is forever putting a spanner in the works, due to his obsessive crush on Marty’s mother.

Writers Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale use the time travel premise to maximum effect, with the material proving clever, hilarious, and totally involving.

Zemeckis then directs proceedings with incredible energy and heart.

The first sequel in 1989 was an excellent follow-up, and being filmed back-to-back with Part III (which was released in 1990), allowed it to finish on a cliffhanger, before coming full circle beautifully with the final film embarking on a stunning trip to the wild west.

Most people have seen this great trilogy, but for those who may not have, here is the perfect opportunity to see them on a cinema screen.

A memorable night is assured.

RATING - ***** - Aaron Rourke

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■ I was watching an old movie on television recently which featured one of my favourite Hollywood film stars.

The film was Kid Galahad and it starred Edward G. Robinson, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart and my favourite, Wayne Morris. Wayne Morris played the role of the young boxer and film buffs will remember that Kid Galahad was re-made in the 1960s with Elvis Presley in the title role.

There was something about Wayne Morris that I liked, he was six foot two with blond hair, good looks and a great smile.

Bert DeWayne Morris was born in Los Angeles California in 1914. After graduating from High School he joined the Pasadena Playhouse and studied to be an actor.

In 1936 Bert was spotted by a Warner Brothers talent scout and signed to a studio contract.

His name was changed to Wayne Morris and his first role was a bit part in China Clipper where he played opposite Pat O'Brien and Humphrey Bogart.

As a contract actor at Warner Brothers he was cast in film after film and was soon playing larger roles. In 1939 Wayne was in a film titled The Return of Doctor X and although Humphrey Bogart described it as, "the worst film he ever made" to me as a young boy munching on my lollies and icy pole at the Saturday afternoon matinees I thought it was great.

Wayne married Lenora Schinasi in 1939 but

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the marriage ended in divorce in 1940.

In 1942 Wayne joined the Navy as a fighter pilot and flew on fifty seven missions where he shot down seven Japanese planes and contributed to the sinking of five enemy ships.

He was awarded four Distinguished Flying Crosses and two Air Medals. Wayne was flying off the aircraft carrier USS Essex and was petrified that one of his films would be shown to the to the crew as he thought he would never "live it down."

His younger brother Richard was also an air ace but was shot down and killed during World War Two. Wayne married Patricia O'Rourke, who was a former Olympic swimmer and they were to-

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gether for the rest of his life. After the war ended Wayne Morris returned to films but his career was not as successful as it had been.

He was loaned out to various studios and became well known for his B grade westerns. He did guest appearances in many television series during the 1950's.

His most significant film role came in 1957 when he was cast as a weakling the Stanley Kubrick classic The Paths of Glory. He made his Broadway debut in a play titled The Cave Dwellers where Wayne played a "washed up" boxer.

Wayne Morris died suddenly of a massive heart attack at the age of 45 in 1959. He was aboard an aircraft carrier in San Francisco Bay watching aerial displays from the bridge at the time and was immediately transported to hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival. Wayne had appeared in sixty four films during his career.

He was survived by his wife Patricia and three children. Wayne Morris was buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honours.

Kevin can be heard on 3AW The Time Tunnel - Remember When Sundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens. . And on 96.5 FM. That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon. www.innerfm.org.au

‘LIGHT SENSITIVE’ AT TOWN HALL GALLERY What’s On Man From Snowy River

■ The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is announcing a landmark event in Australian cinematic and musical history: the premiere of The Man from Snowy River in Concert.

In celebration of the enduring legacy of Director George Miller’s iconic Australian film, the live-to-screen performance from the MSO, onducted by Vanessa Scammell, will showcase the film's APRA and AFI award-winning score by legendary composer Bruce Rowland.

For the first time since its release in 1982, audiences will experience the powerful score of The Man from Snowy River played live alongside the stunning visuals of this cherished film and the enduring story that has captured the hearts of generations.

Stars of the film, Sigrid Thornton and Tom Burlinson, will join the festivities, sharing behind-the-scenes insights, personal experiences, and discussing the lasting impact of this treasured Australian classic.

Based on A.B. ‘Banjo’ Paterson’s bush poem of the same name, the story follows proud young Jim Craig (Tom Burlinson) who, after the death of his father, sets out to become his own man.

Taking a job with horse rancher Harrison (Kirk Douglas), Craig is treated poorly by the more experienced cowboys, but wins the heart of the rancher's daughter, Jessica (Sigrid Thornton), when he helps her break a high-strung colt and later saves her life. When he's unfairly blamed for the loss of an expensive horse, Craig fights to restore his honour and prove that he's worthy of Jessica's hand.

Dates: Thursday and Friday, August 17-18 August, 7.30pm and Saturday, August 19, 3pm Venue: Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne

Light Sensitive is a major exhibition at Town Hall Gallery showing the narrative potential of light and its innovative application to art.

Drawing on the symbolic, conceptual, and functional qualities of the medium, the featured artists have a sensivity to light in various forms, from natural to neon.

In this exhibition artists share their personal stories, heritage, or responses to place through a sophisticated blending of artistry and science.

Light Sensitive offers an immersive and completive experience celebrating the medium of light in its many incarnations, including photography, installations, and projection.

Exhibition closes Saturday July 15. ★ A Sense of Place – Caroline Calway Encapsulating the vastness of the land alongside the small and beautiful details within it, A Sense of Place by Caroline Calway is a community exhibition bearing witness to Dalmany (Bell Gorge) within the Kimberly region of Western Australia.

Moments of realism and abstraction tend to the overall impression of the scenes depicted across her vibrant and relevant pieces.

Exhibition closes Saturday July 8. ★ ‘From Nature – a Community Exhibition is a community exhibition examining the world around us through materially and process.

Each artist borrows from the natural environment to create their work, either from organic materials collected locally or by allowing their work to be influenced by natural forces.

Shifting between abstract and figurative imagery, Michael Adeney and Ravit Tidhar’s creative practice reflects an appreciation of our natural world and its power.

Exhibition opens Wednesday June 7 and closes Saturday July 15.

Town Hall Gallery 360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn

At Mildura

Looking Glass – Judy Watson & Yvonne Scarce is an important and timely exhibition

The Arts

OK. With John O’Keefe Royal wedding: bride faints

with Peter Kemp which brings together two of Australia’s most acclaimed contemporary artists – Waanyi artist Judy Watson and Nukunu artist Yvonne Scarce.

At its heart, the exhibition is both a love song and a lament for Country, a fantastical alchemy of the elemental forces of earth, water, fire and air.

Watson’s ochres, charcoal and pigments, pooled and washed upon flayed canvases have a natural affinity and synergy with Scarce’s fusion of fire, earth and air.

Watson and Scarce express the inseparable oneness of Aboriginal people with Country, a familial relationship established for millennia.

Exhibition opens Saturday June 17 and closes Sunday August 6.

Mildura Arts Centre 199 Coreton Rd, Mildura

Untold Stories

Untold Stories Uncovering LGBTIQA+ stories of the COVID19 pancemic. investigates the impact of COVID on the LGBTIQA+ community and features work by three artists including Ruiqi Qiu’s commissioned body of work Variation, Laura Pettenuzzo’s text based response On Buffy, Food and Fighting and Al Eli Baxter’s photographic series The Move. Exhibition closes June 26.

Museum of Australian Photography 860 Ferntree Gully Rd, Wheelers Hill

● Prince Ludwig of Bavaria marries Sophie Evekink.

■ Just as the bride was about to take her vows, she lost consciousness and fainted. Fortunately, the groom caught the bride as she spiraled backwards yet the ceremony continued. Oh, by the way bride was marrying Prince Ludwig of Bavaria. Bride and groom enjoyed their night of nights.

Disruption discussion

■ The yet to be launched Disrupt Radio in Melbourne has signed businessman/multi-media personality Adam Ferrier to co-compere the 7am9am breakfast show with ex-ABC'S Libbi Gorr. New talk station starts onair end June and could attract audience from 3AW’s Ross and Russel.

Getaway broadens horizons

■ In a trans-Tasman link, future episodes of the popular Getaway travel show on Nine will feature breathtaking travel footage of hotspots to visit in New Zealand, Hawaii, Fiji plus the usual local attractions.

Magazine makes comeback

■ So called media experts continue to spread doom and gloom claimimg magazines are history. Sorry, that's not true. Lcal publisher Switzer has announced they will publish anAustralian version of Esquire later this year.

The same publisher has had great success with their re-introduction of Harper's Bazaar fashion mag.

Laugh like crazy, it’s free

■ Seems everything is going up in price, but not so with an exhibition soon to open in Melbourne's Old Treasury Building.

Called Behind the Lines, the exhibition features political cartoons from last year. Have a good old belly laugh, the exhibition opens June 13 -August 6. Admission is free.

- John O’Keefe

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

LA RESTAURANT TURNS 104

■ Hi everyone, remotely from my suite at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites in West Hollywood comes this week’s news.

Out and About

Musso celebrates

Marijuana beats cigs

■ On September 27, 1919, The Hollywood Citizen ran an announcement about the opening of Frank Toulet’s new restaurant, Frank’s Café at 6669 Hollywood Blvd.

In time, Toulet partnered with restaurateur Joseph Musso. As the owners of the new Musso & Frank’s Grill, they hired French chef Jean Rue, who created the menu much of which remains unchanged even today.

The pair sold the restaurant in 1927 to two Italian immigrants, Joseph Carissimi and John Mosso, who years later moved The Musso & Frank Grill next door to 6667 Hollywood Blvd., where it still stands.

Musso's exclusive, storied Back Room opened in 1934.

Guarded by a discerning and austere maitre d’, the Back Room was a legendary private space reserved for the Hollywood elite.

When you go to Musso & Frank you must order a cocktail at the bar.

Waiters serve classic American fare and martinis to diners in red booths at Hollywood's oldest eatery.

6667 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028

Too many elections

■ The US is an outlier in two ways: the frequency of its elections and the number of government positions that are elected, said Larry Jacobs, a political scientist who has analysed election trends in the US and other countries.

In other countries, parliamentary democracies typically hold elections every four or five years. Those that have elections more frequently are typically suffering political crises.

Israel, for example, held its fifth election in less than four years last week and voted to restore the previous prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to power even as he faces corruption charges.

In the US, the Federal Government holds elections for Congress at least twice as often, every two years.

More local and state elections are sometimes pegged to the federal races, but not in most cases. Americans elect more than half a million officials in total, from president to county coroner.

It’s hard to compare this number to other countries, which might put more legislative seats to a vote but not, say, mine inspector or county engineer.

One example that’s particularly odd in a global context: “No other democracy in the world uses elections to pick judges or prosecutors,” said Richard Pildes, an elections expert at New York University. Instead, other officials typically appoint a country’s judges and prosecutors.

Restaurant Service Fees

■ You might’ve noticed something you didn’t order on your last dinner bill a “service fee.” Not to be confused with a tip, the service fee ranges from 3 per cent to 20 per cent of the bill, and it’s becoming increasingly common around the country. But what exactly the fee represents isn’t always clear. The fee can indicate a range of things, including: A mandatory tip that goes directly to the server. Pay for back-of-house employees like chefs and dishwashers. Funds to cover workers’ minimum hourly wage.

Money for a restaurant’s credit card fees or owners. The fees also vary widely by state. In California, the fees go to the restaurants; in New York, they go to the service staff and in Florida, they can be used for whatever the restaurant wants. The tab keeps growing.

In January, Americans spent $87B on dining out, up 11.4 per cent YoY, while the price of food at full-service restaurants was up 8.8 per cent YoY. Google searches for “service fee” and “service charge” have hit an all-time high with customers scrambling to make sense of their checks. With all the confusion, the fee can cause diners to tip less, mistakenly thinking the money is going directly to their server.

Special deal for you

■ If you are considering coming over to California for a holiday, then I have got a special deal for you. We would love to see you at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, 8585 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood. I have secured a terrific holiday deal for readers of the Melbourne Observer and The Local Paper. Please mention ‘Melbourne Observer’ when you book to receive the ‘Special Rate of the Day’ for your advance bookings.

Please contact: Jennifer at info@ramadaweho.com

● Ready to go in and experience this legendary restaurant with me is Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites Managing Director Alan Johnson.

■ A majority of people say they smoke marijuana more than cigarettes, based on data from a new Gallup poll.

Sixteen percent of Americans say they currently smoke marijuana with 48 per cent of respondents sharing that they have tried it at some point in their life the highest rate ever recorded by Gallup.

Last year, 12 per cent of respondents said they used marijuana. The poll released on August 16 was part of a study that examined people’s attitudes regarding marijuana’s benefits to society.

Gallup’s poll finds that marijuana use was higher among adults between the ages of 18 and 34 with 30 per cent responding that they smoke pot and 22 per cent consume marijuana edibles.

These numbers are significantly lower in both categories for adults 35 to 54 years old (16 per cent) and Americans 55 and older (7 per cent).

The analytics and research company conducted a related poll on August 26 that collected responses for a survey discussing alcohol, cigarette, and marijuana use among Americans.

A new record low of 11 per cent of adults reported smoking cigarettes with approximately three in 10 non-smokers stating they used to smoke, a steep drop in cigarette use compared to 45 per cent in the 1950s.

Smoothie has more sugar

GavinWood

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The Big Move

■ New York, California and Illinois lost thousands of “rich young professionals” who fled the Democrat-run states for low-tax havens like Texas and Florida, according to a study.

The study conducted by Smart Asset of workers under the age of 35 who earn $100,000 per year cited inflow and outflow of young professionals by gleaning information from Internal Revenue Service data, including tax returns from 2019 and 2020.

New York had the largest net outflow of young professionals 15,788, the study found.

A whopping 28,741 moved out, while 12,953 moved to the state. California saw the second-highest net outflow of young professionals.

In 2019 and 2020, 20,568 young professionals moved to the state, but 28,528 left, according to the Smart Asset study, making for a net outflow of 7960.

Illinois has also been haemorrhaging under-35 workers, the study found. The Prairie State lost 9386 young professionals while gaining just 6527 a net outflow of 2859.

Several large companies have recently announced they were moving their headquarters out of Chicago, citing soaring levels of crime.

Massachusetts also experienced a significant net outflow. The Bay State lost 8160 young professionals while just 6290 moved in resulting in a net outflow of 1870.

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■ It’s very likely that you are getting more calories and sugar when you drink a smoothie than when eating whole fruits or vegetables, said Sarah B. Krieger, a registered and licensed dietitian nutritionist who spoke for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, a professional trade group.

Smoothies enjoy a “health halo” that can be misleading, “but the bottom line is quantity, and people are often consuming a 20 or 24 fluid ounce smoothie. That’s a lot.”

Even if you’re making your smoothie at home, using only fruits and vegetables with no other added ingredients, you can drink it in just a few minutes, compared with the 15 or 20 minutes it would take to eat the same fruits or vegetables whole, Ms Krieger said.

And if you’re drinking smoothies frequently, you may be consuming a lot more fruit than you would otherwise. The fibre in whole fruit “acts as a net” to slow down the process by which the body turns sugar from food into blood sugar, Ms Krieger said, and though the smoothie still contains fibre, it has been pulverized during the blending process.

As a result you’re likely to feel hungrier again sooner after drinking the smoothie than you would have had you eaten the same fruits and vegetables whole.

And if you aren’t preparing your own smoothies, buyer beware. Commercially prepared and store-bought smoothies often contain added sugar, honey or other sweeteners, protein powder that’s often sweetened, or milk, yogurt, nut butters and other ingredients that make them more filling and more palatable but also add calories.

Rats help

■ Clumps of human neurons implanted into the brains of newborn rats have successfully integrated into the animals’ brain circuitry, according to a study just published.

The procedure is expected to shed light on psychiatric disorders like autism by illuminating how genetic mutations influence neural circuits.

Stanford researchers, led by Dr Sergiu Pasca, reported the clumps of human cells known as organoids replicated millions of new neurons over several months, wiring themselves into the rat’s brain.

The grafted tissues were shown to be integrated when they responded to a puff of air on the animals’ whiskers, among other tests.

The team will use the procedure to observe how diseased organoids grow within neural circuits, which isn’t possible in an isolated petri dish.

The novel technique raised ethical questions, with the team consulting ethicists prior to experimentation on questions of animal welfare and how to classify organisms with hybrid brains.

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By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Tommy wows

■ Guitar maestro Tommy Emmanuel thrilled his sold out audience at Wrest Point Casino. A standing ovation was the obvious response from the 800 patrons who attended and were blown away with every part of his two-hour spectacular. Support artist Anthony Snape joined Tommy on stage for a couple of duets where this emerging talent showcased his impressive skills both as a singersongwriter and accomplished guitarist.

How big is it?

■ Australian duo The Long & Short Of It have released their new single titled How Big Is It? This lyrics describes how a person finds themselves not settling for less than they deserve and portrays a message of realising what truly matters when it comes to being wrapped in all the love. The members of the multi-award winning, country duo are David Baird and Patsy Toop and this song features Patsy taking lead vocals and showcases her forceful vocal delivery with an upbeat tempo. “I just love clever lyrics, and this song does not disappoint,” she says.

Tearing up the tar

■ Lance Friend’s new release Tearin’ Up The Tar is a fun upbeat new single dedicated to all the workers who put in a hard day’s work and head to the local pub to share a drink with their usual group of mates.

Catchy country jazz feel, bound to get your toes tapping. Brilliantly produced and features Australia’s best country musicians including Brendan Radford, James Gillard, Glenn Hannah, Mick Albeck and many more, says the media release. More info at https://www.facebook.com/lance.friend.3 - Rob Foenander

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GREEN ROOM AWARDS AT CAPITOL ■ Melbourne's iconic Capitol Theatre played host to the 40th anniversary of the 2023 Green Room Awards ceremony celebrating outstanding live performances for the period January 1-December 31, 2022.

The Awards cover a wide field of performance genres including Musical Theatre, Opera, Cabaret, Dance, Theatre (independent and companies) decided by panels of industry professionals.

Big winners of the night, each winning four awards were The Picture of Dorian Gray, Yentl, Paradise Lost and Iphis.

Collecting three awards each were Moulin Rouge andBroad. In all 41 productions won an award.

A Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Stephen Page and a Technical Achievement Award was given to Jason Lehane.

Award recipients for their performances included David Wenham, Eryn Jean Norvill, Queenie van de Zandt, Catherine Foster, Warwick Fyfe, Francine Cain, Juan Jackson and Johanna Allen.

New Green Room Awardspresident Anton Berezin described tyhe night as “a stunning success”.

The sense of community and excitement was palpable at the Capitol Theatre. Congratulations to all Green Room Award nominees and winners and a huge thankyou to the sponsors and volunteers that made last night possible.

“In addition to the wonderful live performances from Midnight, Once, &Juliet, Lucy Guerin Inc, St Martins, The Beep Test and hosts Tash York and Fiona Choi, it was humbling to have Paul Mercurio, Cr Jamal Hakim and our new Patron, Dr Liz Jones, speak at the event. Victoria’s theatre industry truly showed how vibrant and diverse a community we are.”

Technical Achievement: Jason Lehane Lifetime Achievement: Stephen Page AO THEATRECOMPANIES BEST PRODUCTION The Picture of Dorian Gray directed by Kip Williams and presented by Michael Cassel Group, A Sydney Theatre Company Production OUTSTANDINGPERFORMANCE (2 RECIPIENTS) Jana Zvedeniuk for Yentl presented by Kadimah Yiddish Theatre Eryn Jean Norvill for The Picture of Dorian Gray presented by Michael Cassel Group, A Sydney Theatre Company Production OUTSTANDINGSETDESIGN Dann Barber for Yentl presented by Kadimah Yiddish Theatre OUTSTANDINGCOSTUME DESIGN Marg Horwell for The Picture of Dorian Gray presented by Michael Cassel Group, A Sydney Theatre Company Production

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OUTSTANDINGLIGHTING DESIGN Rachel Burke for Yentl presented by Kadimah Yiddish Theatre OUTSTANDINGSOUND DESIGN/COMPOSITION Gary Watling (musical director & arrangement), Lydia Fairhall (songwriter) and James Henry (sound design) for Heart is a Wasteland presented by ILBIJERRI Theatre Company and Arts Centre Melbourne OUTSTANDINGDIRECTION Kip Williams for The Picture of Dorian Gray presented by Michael Cassel Group, A Sydney Theatre Company Production OUTSTANDINGWRITING Gary Abrahams, Elise Hearst and Galit Klas for Yentl presented

by Kadimah Yiddish Theatre OUTSTANDINGENSEMBLE The Return presented by Malthouse Theatre OPERA OUTSTANDINGPERFORMANCE INALEAD ROLE (2 RECIPIENTS) Catherine Foster for Elektra presented by Victorian Opera Jonas Kaufmann for Lohengrin presented by Opera Australia OUTSTANDINGPERFORMANCE INASUPPORTING ROLE (2 RECIPIENTS) Warwick Fyfe for Lohengrin presented by Opera Australia Nicole Wallace for IPHIS presented by Lyric Opera and Theatre

Works

DESIGN Brynna Lowen (Sets and Costumes) for IPHIS presented by Lyric Opera and Theatre Works OUTSTANDINGENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE Die Walküre (Ensemble) presented by Melbourne Opera MUSICALACHIEVEMENT Patrick Burns (Conductor) for IPHIS presented by Lyric Opera and Theatre Works NEWAUSTRALIANOPERA Richard Mills (Composer) and Joel Tan (Libretto) for The Butterfly Lovers presented by Victorian Opera BEST PRODUCTION IPHIS presented by Lyric Opera and Theatre Works CONTEMPORARYAND EXPERIMENTALPERFORMANCE OUTSTANDINGWORK 8 / 8 / 8: WORK created by Harriet Gillies and Marcus McKenzie and presented by Unfunded Empathy as part of RISING Festival Still Lives: Melbourne created

by Luke George and Daniel Kok and presented by National Gallery of Victoria as part of RISING Festival PERFORMANCEBYAN ENSEMBLE OR PERFORMER Ensemble for Here We Are Amongst You presented by Arts House and Rawcus Ensemble for 8 / 8 / 8: WORK presented by Unfunded Empathy as part of RISING Festival

Observations

with Matt Bissett-Johnson

Mike McColl Jones

Top 5

THE TOP 5 MO VIES THA MOVIES THATT DIDN’T WORK BEC A USE THEY WERE BADL BADLYY NAMED

5. “M*U*S*H” 4. “Singing in the Fog”.

3. “Silver Finger”.

2. “Gums”.

1. “Ben Him”.

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J.J. Atkins classic at Eagle Farm

■ Queensland youngster Cifrado has shot to favourtism for the J.J.Atkins Classic, for the two-year olds, to be run on June 10.

Prepared by local trainer Rex Lipp, he won the Sires Produce at Eagle Farm on May 27 in good style.

The Chris Waller trained two-year-old, Chrysaor, was the early favourite, but could only run third in the Sires.

It won impressively first up at Gosford on their big day, with top rider Sam Clipperton on board, after some ordinary runs.

He was resuming after a spell, having won four starts back, but has evidently shown the Waller camp some sign that he can get the money here.

On the second line one to keep your eye on, is Solidify, prepared by former top New South Wales trainer, Graeme Rogerson, who has returned to New Zealand with a strong team.

Solidify has only had the three starts for two wins and a third, and in a strong camp.

He ran into a bit of trouble in the Sires, and it would pay to forget that run.

One of the runs of the day in the Sires was the Peter and Paul Snowden trained Make A Call, who came from a mile back, after drawing the outside stall in 19.

His rider, Blake Shinn, got a remarkable run right along the rails for him to finish a terrific sixth, and has been backed.

One in the care of Michael Freedman, part of the Freedman team to keep your eye on is Ducasse.

Ducasse by the former top sprinter, Trapeze Artist, having its first start was badly drawn in 14, and was quite wide for most of the trip over 1100 metres,on the tricky Rosehill track.

It got home hard for a creditable third behind Dipsy Doodle and could be worth a try each way here.

Next to look at is a horse that was touted as the best around prior to the running of the Golden Slipper, but failed when the chips were down.

I am referring to Empire of Japan, in the care of Peter and Paul Snowden, who ran fourth, when sent out favourite in the Spirit of Boom Classic over 1200 metres, back on May 13.

Going back a bit he was being listed as the one to beat in the Golden Slipper on his form on the day.

He showed up a bit in the Spirit of Boom, finishing fourth, but the Snowden’s would have to find something with him.

Another of the Snowden team in Vomo Island is another with form having a first and a second from his first two starts.

He came home hard to beat a good field at Canterbury back on May 3.

He followed that up running third at Randwick on May 27, having every chance.

However, I feel the others may be too good here. One that is smart is the Gai WaterhouseAndrew Bott trained, a smart filly by the name of, Zia, who was most impressive in winning at Doomben in fine style on May 20 over 1200 metres.

Having her first start she drew out in barrier 13, but blitzed them.

Her run in the Sires was a shocker, after lead-

New facility

■ It was great news when the Victoria Racing Club, the Riding for The Disabled Association Pakenham, was named in honour of one of racing’s greatest heroes.

The Subzero Arena will be one of the showpieces at the popular track.

VRC Chief Executive Steve Rosich joined by Deputy Liberal Leader Sussan Ley, Jason Wood MP, along with VRC Ambassador and Olympic equestrian Amanda Ross.

VRC Ambassador and two-time Paralympian and VRCAmbassador Emma Booth performed a para-dressage performance on the new arena on the big day.

The arena was named in honour of the 1992 Melbourme Cup winner, Subzero, whom not only surpassed that legendary achievement by proceeding to become one of racing’s greatest ambassadors.

Together with his great mate the late Graham Salisbury, Subbie travelled far and wide to bring joy to people of all ages featuring regu● Chris Waller and Craig Williams. Racing Photos. larly throughout the Lexus Melbourne Cup He failed to show up in the Sires also and Tour, where they visited schools and aged care was well back in 12th spot, a big disappoint- homes.

The new Subzero Arena at Pakenham has ment.

Yet another of the Chris Waller team, been created was a collaboration between the Matusalem, finished fourth behind the favourite VRC and the RDA Pakenham, with the VRC here in, Chrysaor, at his second start at Gosford donating the special synthetic surface material that has been re-purposed from the Flemington over 1200 metres on May 6.

It wasn’t a bad run, and he will improve even training track, plus nearly $60,000 from the VRC though beaten after he missed the start, and was Equine Wellbeing Fund.

The new arena provides the perfect riding hampered early. for every weather condition, and ensures Though he disappointed when he had a go at surface that the riders at RDA Pakenham can always Randwick on May 27, but failed to run on. can enjoy the therapeutic benefits their associaTannhauser with Paul Messara, showed a tion with horses. bit in winning at Randwick, but the class looks a The VRC created the VRC Equine Wellbeing bit strong.

Fund in 2019, kick-started with $1 million from Overall, it’s a pretty hard one to pick, I feel ticket sales and topped up annually with five per the best chances are Cifrado, Chrysaor, Em- cent of all VRC membership fees. pire of Japan and Make A Call.

- Ted Ryan

Ted Ryan

Looking for a Professional to run the show? ing them up, she ran out of puff, and finished well back in tenth spot. The next we have a look at is the Chris Waller trained Armed Forces, by the great sire, I Am Invincible, but failed to flatter after drawing nicely in barrier 5.

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STAWELL: MARE’S 14TH VICTORY

■ Monday May 29 saw racing at Stawell and Carisbrook part-owner/trainer/driver Brett (Shippy) Shipway’s very honest home bred 6Y0 Ships Spur-Earls Gold mare Black And Gold notched up her 14th victory in 129 outings when greeting the judge in the Sneak A Peak Boutique Trotters Mobile over 2180 metres.

Starting from gate six Black And Gold possied three back in the moving line as Glengarriff (gate four) crossed My Little Comet (gate two) running into the first turn.

Easing thee wide in the last lap, Black And Gold sustained a long run to defeat Glengarriff by 2.7 metres in a mile rate of 2-03.8. Old timer Jack Of The Green (gate five) at ten years of age and first up since April last year was third 1.6 metres back after a cosy one/one passage.

■ Heathcote’s Shannon O’Sullivan back from a profitable stint in New Zealand was successful aboard Shelbourne trainer Kate Hargreaves’ Betting Line-Our Angel Flight filly Angels Delight in the Thank You Stawell RDA Pace over 1785 metres.

Beginning fast from gate four to lead, Angels Delight was given no peace by Maggacis (gate two) which galloped shortly after the start when checked before going forward to race outside her with the pair racing away in a head and head challenge.

Still in front on turning, Angels Delight fought on doggedly to record a 10.5 metre margin over Maggacis whose effort was outstanding.

Aintsobad was third after racing wide from midfield in the last lap was third 17.6 metres away.

The mile rate 1-59.8.

■ Great Western part-owner/trainer Daryl Crone combined with Maryborough’s Tina Ridis to land the 1785 metre Traackside Bistro Open 7 Days For Dinner Pace Final with Wichita Dance, a 4Y0 gelded son of A Rocknroll Dance and Shes In Vogue.

Beginning brilliantly from gate four, Wichita Dance defied all challengers to register a 1.2 metre victory from a death-seating Buyers Market in a 1-58.9 mile rate. Iamawingate flashed home late out wide from three pegs for third 1.1 metres away.

■ Tarpeena breeder/owner/trainer Andrew Clarke was successful with eleven year old Life Sign-Royal Rachel gelding Love Me Or Hate Me who lead throughout in the Visit The Stawell Gift Museum Pace over 2180 metres giving Bendigo’s Neil McCallum a welcome winner.

Retaining the lead from the pole, Luv Me Or Hate Me was never headed, scoring by 1.7 metres from a death seating last lap Swiss Lightning (gate six) in a rate of 2-01.9. Ten year old local Kempseys Delight (gate five) ran his usual honest race for third 5.1 metres away after always being handy.

9 races at Echuca

■ Echuca raced on Tuesday with an even nine race program and what a night it was for Goulburn Valley’s Bartley family with Narrandera based Ellen combining with stable reinsman Blake Jones to land a double - Betting Line-Island Five Star filly Island Bouhinia taking the 1755 metre VHRC Renown Silverware Pace and Four Starzzz Shark-Frances Lombo filly Dun Me Up Francy the 1755 metre Echuca Historical Car Club Pace over 1755 metres, while Girgarre based sister Lisa Pitt and husband Mark did the same with Kiwi bred Hes Watching-Sounds Swift gelding Swift Watch landing the VHRC Benstud Standardbreds 3Y0 Pace over 2160 metres and and 5Y0 Sweet LouCrazy Diamond gelding Love You Longtime the VHRC Super Bonus Program Pace over the same trip.

Island Bouhinia bred and raced by Cohuna’s Bruce and Denise Morrison trailed the leader Keayang Omar (gate three) from the pole before using the sprint lane to score by a neck in 201.1 from the pacemaker, with Secret Wish 6.2 metres back third after racing exposed from gate two.

Love You Longtime led throughout from gate three, accounting for Warrantee (gate six) which had moved to raced uncovered by 8.4 metres.

Polemarker Roslyn Gaye after trailing the winner ran her usual honest race from the pole to be third a half head away. The mile rate 1-58.1.

■ Swift Watch making his race debut went for-

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with Len Baker ward from gate three to arrest the lead away from the Morrison’s polemarker Island Feenix and was never headed winning by a massive 30 metres in 1-57.2. Chillin after following the pair was third 1.1 metres back .

Dun Me Up Francy trailed the leader Misslola (gate two) from the pole and after easing away from the markers on turning, put the race beyond doubt in a couple of bounds to register a 8.1 metre margin with Sorrento (three pegs from inside the second line third 4.4 metres away. The mile rate 1-57.6.

■ Local Echuca part-owner/trainer Susan Hunter’s 6Y0 Pet Rock-Lethal Kiss snared the Super Clean Linen Service Pace over 2160 metres with David Moran in the sulky.

Moving to race outside the poleline leader Amber Alert mid-race, Lethal Lover (gate two) was too tough in a thrilling finish to blouse her by a half head, with Pinnacle Hope (three pegs) third a half head away third. The mile rate 200.3.

■ Elmore owner/trainer Jim Beecroft’s 10Y0 Federal Flex-Black Curlew mare Jay Bee Flex recorded her first victory since January 2022 when winning the VHRC Aldebaran Park Trotters Handicap over 2130 metres.

Driven by Ellen Tormey, Jay Be Flex first up since October 2022 led virtually throughout from barrier five to greet the judge 2.1 metres in advance of Starlight Storm which trailed in a rate of 2-04.5. Party Time (one/three) was third 1.3 metres away.

Syndicate wins

■ On Wednesday at Geelong, Mount Wallace trainer Kelly Stuart-Mitchell was successful with lightly raced 4Y0 Used To Me-Yankee Stella gelding Da Prez in the Aldebaran Vicbred Platinum Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2100 metres.

Raced by a large syndicate including Kelly, Da Prez driven by James Herbertson raced exposed from outside the front line shadowing Reine De La Lune but was never perturbed at any stage, dashing away prior to the home turn to score easily by 19.9 metres from rank outsider Rarity Rock from the tail. Favourite Caseys Diamond (six pegs – one/four at bell – three wide last lap) didn’t sustain the run to finish third a neck away. The mile rate 2-03.2.

■ Parwan’s Craig Demmler combined with Chris Alford to capture the Pink Lady Pace over 2100 metres with very reliable Rock N Roll Heaven-Mach Robyn mare Heavenly Gipsy much to the delight of owner/breeders T & L Nominees.

Given the run of the race from the pole trailing Ira Poole which flew away from gate five, Heavenly Lady using the sprint lane prevailed by by 1.9 metres over the pacemaker, with Melanion (four pegs) third a half head away after making the home turn very wide. The mile rate 1-59.6.

■ Five year old Majestic Son-Lady Mackendon gelding Mielicki trained by Anne-Maree Conroy registered his 5th victory in 40 outings by taking the 2570 metre Thank You Jodi Trotters Handicap in a mile rate of 2-06.6.

Buried three pegs from 10 metres as Madena Bay (barrier two) led, Mielicki sprouted wings along the sprint lane to blouse Scootin Around which trailed the leader also using the sprint lane by 2.8 metres. Watch And Act (four pegs – five

wide home turn) was third 2.6 metres back after looking the winner halfway up the running.

■ Kilmore trainer Julie Mifsud and husband Austin snared the Searoad Ferries Trotters Mobile over 2100 metres with 5Y0 Peak-Mother Nature gelding Little Tedey. Raced by a group headed by Gary McCabe, Little Tedey (gate four) enjoyed a sweet passage one/one and after making the final bend four wide, rattled home to gain the day by 10.2 metres in advance of Wilcannia (one three – three wide last lap – outside leader Krakuer ) on the home turn.

Krauker held third 3.9 metres back.

The mile rate 2-04.4. It was Little Tedey’s third victory in 25 outings.

Brilliant start

■ Kilmore raced on Thursday with a 10 race card of entertaining racing highlighted by the victory of Romsey trainer/driver Chris Svanosio’s in-form Creatine-Aldebaran Shelly 5Y0 mare Lady Adelia in the $10,000 Hip Pocket Workware Trotters Mobile for the female gender over 2180 metres.

Beginning brilliantly from gate three to lead, Lady Adelia was allowed to bowl along at her leisure before kicking clear on straightening to score by an easy 13.3 metres from Copacabana (four pegs) and a game Golden Sunset which ran her usual honest race to finish third a half head away after racing in the open. The mile rate 1-59.8.

■ The Kilmore based team of Tasmanian Ben Yole had a profitable night winning two races during the evening including a quinella. Eight year old Pet Rock-Keep No Secrets mare Maywyns Jewel (Taylor Youl) landed the 1690 metre Broadstead Kilmore Pace and evergreen fourteen year old Bettors Delight-Tyalla gelding Baccarat (James Herbertson) the O’Brien Electrical Pace over 2180 metres.

Maywyns Jewel starting inside the second line enjoyed a perfect trip on the back of the poleline leader Im Rowdy before using the sprint lane late to defeat Nai Harn Bay (one/two – three wide home turn) by a neck in 1-59, with Im Rowdy third 3.9 metres back. Baccarat showing great speed from outside the front line led throughout, accounting for stablemate Fly Like An Angel along the sprint lane after trailing by a head in a rate of 2-01.7. Northern Terror after following the pair was third 3.6 metres away.

■ Bolinda’s Brent Lilley combined with stable reinsman Chris Alford aboard Kiwi bred Love You-Missandei colt Kyvalley Michael in the Jet Roofing 2Y0 Trotters Mobile over 2180 metres.

Settling five pegs from gate four in a strung out field, Kyvalley Michael came away from the markers racing for the bell to face the open, proving far superior to his rivals in defeating the pacemaker Koufax by 5.8 metres. Star Of Patrick’s performance was outstanding to finish third 9.2 metres back after galloping away and giving a gigantic start to his rivals. The mile rate 2-09.6.

■ Very smart Sweet Lou-Ark Munroe colt Dangerous trained at Charlton by Shane Sanderson for the Birchip boys and mates driven by son Ryan coasted to victory in the 2180 metre MC Security Pace when first up from contesting the NSW Derby in March.

Taking no part in the early stages from the extreme draw, Dangerous bided his time at the rear as the tempo was hot from the start as polemarker Always Be Chloe and Holi Starzzz (gate three) engaged in a war with Holi Starzzz winning out.

Commencing a forward move in the final lap, Dangerous although six wide on the final bend raced away on turning to register a 11.9 metre margin over Captain Maastricht from midfield, with Shaq running his usual honest race for third 3.8 metres back after moving outside Holi Starzzz on the home turn. The mile rate 157.4.

Much applause

■ The applause would have been deafening at Maryborough on Friday after twenty two year old reinswoman Leilani Justice drove her first winner after only two previous drives. The race was the Mark Hayes Life Member Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres and Leilani driving

Sulky Snippets This Week

■ Wednesday – Ararat, Thursday – Kilmore, Friday – Mildura/Ballarat, Saturday – Melton, Sunday – Mooroopna @ Shepparton, Monday – Warragul, Tuesday – Bendigo.

6Y0 Kiwi bred mare Peak-Barsukova mare Chinski trained by mother Dianne Giles was given a sweet passage from gate two trailing Charlie Walker (gate five) which showed exceptional speed to lead.

Using the sprint lane, Chinski at odds of $31 scored by 2 metres in a mile rate of 2-01.5 over Charlie Walker, with Sir Eros third a nose away after moving to race exposed from the bell.

Not only did Leilani receive her winning driving percentage, but also half the stake as she races the horse in partnership with Dianne.

Comment

■ What a disappointment for harness fans Sky Channel has been in recent times, with races being shafted on a regular basis to Sky 2, no graphics in many races and the results not being posted after a photo finish on numerous occasions, punters are being given a raw deal – apparently the governing bodies are not perturbed by these actions – lift your game Sky. - Len Baker

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CABARET BEST PRODUCTION BROAD presented by Geraldine Quinn as part of Melbourne International Comedy Festival BEST WRITING Margot Morales for In the likely event of forever, presented by Margot Morales as part of Melbourne Fringe BEST ENSEMBLE Ensemble for Future. Joy. Club presented

by Finucane & Smith BEST ORIGINAL SONGS Samantha Andrew and Mel O'Brien for Shit-Wrecked! presented by Samantha Andrew and Mel O'Brien as part of Melbourne International Comedy Festival BEST MUSICAL DIRECTION Geraldine Quinn and Cameron Thomas for BROAD presented by Geraldine Quinn as part of Melbourne International Comedy Festival BESTARTISTE Geraldine Quinn for BROAD presented

by Geraldine Quinn as part of Melbourne International Comedy Festival INDEPENDENTTHEATRE BEST NEW WRITING Glenn Shea for An Indigenous Trilogy – Act 1: Three Magpies Perched in a Tree presented by The Storyteller in association with La Mama BEST DIRECTION The Bloomshed Ensemble for Paradise Lost presented by Bloomshed in association with Darebin Arts Speakeasy BEST ENSEMBLE Escape to the Megaverse (including technical crew) presented by Game Boys Comedy as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival BEST PERFORMER (2 RECIPIENTS) Tom Molyneux for The Mission presented

by The Space Company in association with Chapel Off Chapel Alex Hines for Juniper Rising presented

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■ Victorian Amateur Football Association. Premier Men’s. Old Scotch 18.11 (119) d University Blacks 10.7 (67). Old Melburnians 11.11 (77) d Old Brighton 7.8 (50). Collegians 17.12 (114) d Caulfield Grammarians 9.6 (60). University Blues 8.8 (56) d St Kevins 7.11 (53). Old Xavierians v Old Haileybury.

Premier Men’s Reserves. Old Scotch 19.9 (123) d University Blacks 4.1 (25). Old Melburnians 7.10 (52) d Old brighton 7.9 (51).

Collegians 13.12 (90) d Caulfield Grammarians 5.9 (39). St Kevins 10.15 (75) d University Blues 7.6 (48). Old Xavierians b Old Haileybury.

Premier B Men’s. Beaumaris 21.13 (139) d AJAX 5.9 (39). St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 17.15 (117) d Monash Blues 6.10 (46).

Williamstown CYMS 14.11 (95) d Old Trinity 9.10 (64). St Bernards16.20 (116) d Fitzroy 7.7 (49). De La Salle 13.7 (85) d Old Geelong 10.7 (67).

Premier B Men’s Reserves. Beaumaris 19.12 (126) d AJAX 9.4 (58). St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers 19.6 (120) d Monash Blues 9.6 (60). Old Trinity 12.8 (80) d Williamstown CYMS 8.11 (59). St Bernards 12.8 (80) d Fitzroy 11.5 (71). Old Geelong 10.7 (67) d De La Salle 8.11 (59).

Premier C Men’s. Hampton Rovers 12.7 (79) d Old CFarey 7.8 (50). PEGS 15.9 (99) d Ormond 11.9 (75). Old Camberwell Grammarians 12.11 (83) d Parkdale Vultures 13.4 (82). Mazenod: Bye. Marcellin OC v Old Ivanhoe Grammarians.

Premier C Men’s Reserves. Hampton Rovers 14.13 (97) d Old Carey 6.9 (45).

Ormond 120.13 (73) d PEGS 7.11 (53). Old Camberwell Grammarians 10.8 (68) d Parkdale Vultures 7.11 (51). Mazenod OC: Bye. Marcellin OC v Old Ivanhoe Grammarians.

Division 1 Men’s. Old Peninsula 15.13 (103) d Prahran 7.16 (58). Therry Penola 7.14 (56) d Ivanhoe 5.7 (37). Glen Eira 19.13 (127) d West Brunswick 7.4 (46). Kew 13.15 (91) d UHS-VU 7.12 (54). Oakleigh 20.13 (133) d Preston Bullants 6.8 (44).

Division 1 Men’s Reserves. Prahran 16.22 (118) d Old Peninsula 8.6 (54). Therry Penola 17.11 (113) d Ivanhoe 4.6 (30). Glen Eira 11.8 (74) d West Brunswick 4.8 (320.

Kew 14.7 (91) d UHS-VU 6.2 (38). Oakleigh 14.6 (90) d Preston Bullants 4.9 (33).

Division 2 Men’s. South Melbourne Districts 8.10 (58) d Brunswick 8.8 (56). Parkside 10.13 (73) d Old Paradians 2.8 (20). Bulleen Templestowe 13.11 (89) d St Mary’s Salesian 9.10 (64). Whitefriars 17.3 (105) d Aquians 15.5 (95). MHSOB 18.8 (116) drew with Old Yarra Cobras 16.20 (116).

Division 2 Men’s Reserves. South Melbourne Districts 11.3 (69) d Brunswick 6.3 (39). Parkside 13.19 (97) d Old Paradians 3.0 (18). Bulleen Templestowe 15.9 999) d St Mary’s Salesian 9.5 (59). Whitefriars 15.12 (102) d Aquinas 7.7 (49). MHSOB 12.8 (80) d Old Yarra Cobras 3.8 (26).

Division 3 Men’s. Wattle Park 12.15 (87) d Richmond Central 10.10 (70). Canterbury 15.8 (98) d Power House 7.9 (51). Hawthorn 20.13 (133) d Swinburne Unioversity 7.5 (47).

Elsternwick 16.15 (111) d La Trobe University 6.5 (41).

Division 3 Men’s Reserves. Wattle Park 10.10 (70) d Richmond Central 10.7 (67).

Canterbury 7.9 (51) d Power House 7.8 (50).

Hawthorn 3.12 (30) d Swinburne University 1.4 (10). Elsternwick 25.16 (166) d La Trobe University 3.4 (22).

Division 4 Men’s. Albert Park 9.15 (66) d Masala 7.12 (54). North Brunswick 19.8 (122) d Eley Park 1.6 (12). Box Hill North 8.12 (60) d St Johns 5.6 (36).

Division 4 Men’s Reserves. Albert Park 16.13 (109) d Masala 8.5 (53). South Brunswick 28.29 (197) d Eley Park 1.7 (13). Box Hill North 8.11 (59) d St Johns 2.8 (20).

■ Eastern Football Netball League. Premier Division Seniors. Rowville 13.11 (89) d Norwood 10.9 (69). Balwyn 16.14 (110) d Berwick 9.2 (56). Doncaster East 12.12 (84) d South Croydon 9.9 (63). Noble Park 18.14 (122) d Park Orchards 9.7 (61). East Ringwood 13.9 (87) d Blackburn 7.8 (50). Ver-

mont 12.6 (88) d Doncaster 7.8 (50).

Division 1 Seniors. South Belgrave 14.16 (100) d Croydon 9.9 (63). Beaconsfiled 10.9 (69) d Lilydale 0.5 (5). Mitcham 15.12 (102) d Bayswater 5.20 (50). Wantirna South 10.10 (70) d North Ringwood 8.9 (57). Mooroolbark v Montrose.

Division 2 Seniors. East Burwood 19.14 (128) d Upper Ferntree Gully 6.9 (45). Templestowe 13.14 (92) d Heathmont 9.6 (60).

The Basin 13.14 (92) de Knox 7.9 (51).

Waverley Blues 10.11 (71) d Ringwood 7.14 (56). Boronia 15.16 (106) d Mulgrave 6.5 (41).

Division 3 Seniors. Fairpark 14.13 (97) d Whitehorse Pioneers 11.18 (84). Donvale 16.11 (107) d Oakleigh District 5.5 (35).

Ferntree Gully 16.12 (108) d Silvan 11.15 (81). Warrandyte 14.6 (90) d Coldstream 13.10 (88).

Division 4 Seniors. Forest Hill 18.3 (111) d Kilsyth 9.13 (67). Nunawading 16.5 (101) d Croydon North MLOC 13.12 (90). Surrey Park 13.15 (93) d Scoresby 12.6 (78). Chirnside Park: Bye. ■ Essendon District Football League.

Premier Division. Keilor 25.18 (168) d Avondale Heights 3.4 (22). Airport West 21.18 (144) d Maribyrnong Park 6.7 (43). Greenvale 14.13 (97) d Essendon Doutta Stars 6.6 (42). Pascoe Vale 9.11 (65) d East Keilor 7.10 (52). Strathmore v Aberfeldie.

Division 1. Hillside 15.16 (106) d Tullamarine 6.5 (41). Deer Park 19.14 (128) d Craigieburn 7.11 (53). St Albans 17.14 (116) d Keilor Park 10.14 (74). Rupertswood 24.8 (152) d Glenroy 6.9 (45). West Coburg 19.18 (132) d Roxburgh Park 6.10 (46). Moonee Valley 13.8 (86) d Westmeadows 9.9 (63).

Division 2. Burnside Heights 16.15 (111) d Oak Park 12.8 (80). Northern Sainst 17.11 (113) d Taylors Lakes 6.8 (44). Coburg Districts 22.17 (149) d East Sunbury 10.6 (66).

Sunbury Kangaroos 21.14 (140) d Hadfield 10.8 (68).

■ Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League. Division 1 Seniors. Pines 7.13 (55) d Bonbeach 7.11 (53). Dromana 23.8 (146) d Sorrento 3.6 (24z). Mt Eliza 19.18 (132) d Frankston Bombers 12.5 (77).

Frankston YCW 22.10 (142) d Rosebud 3.8 (26). Red Hill 15.6 (96) d Langwarrin 8.11 (59).

Division 1 Reserves. Pines 7.12 (54) d Bonbeach 3.4 (22). Dromana 17.8 (110) d Sorrento 5.4 (34). Mt Eliza 12.12 (84) d Frankston Bombers 3.7 (25). Frankston YCW 15.5 (95) d Rosebud 3.3 (21). Red Hill 12.12 (84) d Langwarrin 7.4 (46).

Division 2 Seniors. Chelsea 16.16 (112) d Crib Point 8.7 (55). Devon Meadows 18.19 (127) d Seaford 7.9 951). Edithvale-Aspendale 26.15 (171) d Tyabb 5.8 (38). Pearcedale 15.11 (101) d Hastings 13.10 (88). Karingal 20.8 (128) d Rye 12.6 (78). Somerville 17.12 (114) d Mornington 16.7 (103).

Division 2 Reserves. Crib Point 12.11 (83) d Chelsea 6.5 (41). Seaford 9.9 (63) d Devon Meadows 7.6 (48). Edithvale-Aspendale 21.16 (142) d Tyabb 1.1 (7). Pearce-dale 6.13 (49) d Hastings 5.7 (37). Karingal 14.8 (92) d Rye 4.3 (27). Somerville 13.12 (90) d Mornington 5.4 (34).

■ Northern Football Netball League. Division 1 Seniors. Greensborough 9.12 (66) d Hurstbridge 5.14 (44). Montmorency 20.9 (129) d Banyule 8.8 (56). Heidelberg 9.13 (67) d West Preston Lakeside 5.8 (38). North Heidelberg 16.9 (105) d Whittlesea 4.4 (28).

Bundoora 12.12 (84) d Macleod 9.10 (64).

Division 1 Reserves. Greensborough 10.17 (77) d Hurstbridge 10.5 (65). Banyule 13.11 (89) d Montmorency 9.7 (61). Heidelberg 12.6 (78) d West Preston Lakeside 4.2 (26). North Heidelberg 9.8 (62) d Whittlesea 3.6 (24). Bundoora 7.4 (46) d Macleod 6.9 (45).

Division 1 Under 19.5. Greensborough 1 11.13 (79) d Banyule 8.6 (54). Montmorency 10.6 (66) d North Heidelberg 7.9 (51). West Preston Lakeside 8.10 (58) d Heidelberg 7.6 (48). Eltham 18.5 (113) d Bundoora 3.12 (30).

Division 2 Seniors. Diamond Creek 19.8

(122) d Watsonia 9.9 (63). Eltham 11.12 (78) d Northcote Park 4.10 (34). Panton Hill 21.14 (140) d Epping 8.7 (55). South Morang 22.11 (143) d Lower Plenty 7.7 (49). St Mary’s 10.11 (71) d Thomastown 6.16 (52).

Division 2 Reserves. Diamond Creek 20.7 (127) d Watsonia 8.3 (51). Eltham 25.15 (165) d Northcote Park 1.3 (9). Epping 10.10 (70) d Panton Hill 8.11 (59). South Morang 17.19 (121) d Lower Plenty 2.1 (13). Thomastown 13.13 (91) d St Mary’s 3.5 (23).

Division 2 Under 19.5. Laurimar 13.18 (96) d Watsonia 8.8 (56). Diamond Creek 21.16 (142) d South Morang 2.6 (18). St Mary’s 9.7 (61) d Lower Plenty 2.7 (19).

Division 3 Seniors. Old Eltham Coll-egians 26.17 (173) d Reservoir 4.2 (26). Kinglake 15.9 (99) d Heidelberg West 7.11 (53).

Mernda 28.20 (188) d Lalor 4.2 (26). Fitzroy Stars 9.10 (64) d Kilmore 7.9 (51).

Division 3 Reserves. Old Eltham Collegians 22.16 (148) d Reservoir 0.0 (0). Heidelberg West 10.6 (66) d Kinglake 5.15 (45).

Mernda 20.17 (137) d Lalor 3.7 (25). Kilmore 12.7 (79) d Fitzroy Stars 5.10 (40).

Division 3 Under 19.5. Banyule-Heidelberg West 17.19 (121) d Panton Hill 7.9 (51).

Heidelberg v Kilmore. Greensborough 2 8.10 (58) d Thomastown 1.3 (9). Mernda 16.11 (107) d Macleod 14.8 (92).

■ Outer Eastern. Premier Division Seniors. Pakenham 15.14 (104) d Monbulk 9.14 (68). Narre Warren 21.13 (139) d Mt Evelyn 12.9 981). Wandin 17.14 (116) d Upwey-Tecoma 10.9 (69). Olinda-Ferny Creek 16.12 (108) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 16.6 (102). Woori Yallock: Bye. Premier Division Reserves. Pakenham 8.7 (55) d Monbulk 7.9 (51). Narre Warren 14.12 (96) d Mt Evelyn 11.2 (68). UpweyTecoma 10.8 (68) d Wandin 6.4 (40). OlindaFerny Creek 14.3 (87) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 6.4 (40). Woori Yallock: Bye. Division 1 Seniors. Emerald 16.21 (117) d Belgrave 11.11 (77). Seville 22.11 (143) d Hallam 5.11 (41). Healesville 10.12 (72) d Officer 9.7 (61). Berwick Springs: Bye. Division 1 Reserves, Emerald 15.12 (102) d Belgrave 2.11 (23). Seville 11.11 (77) d Hallam 8.2 (50). Officer 23.9 (147) d Healesville 1.2 (8). Berwick Springs: Bye. Division 2 Seniors. Warburton-Millgrove 15.14 (104) d Powelltown 7.6 (48). Yarra Glen 15.22 (112) d Yarra Junction 13.13 (91).

Division 2 Reserves. Warburton-Millgrove 10.11 (71) d Powelltown 6.1 (37). Yarra Junction 14.11 (95) d Yarra Glen 4.6 (30).

Under 19 Boys. Woori Yallock 7.11 (53) d Seville 5.7 (37). Emerald 7.12 (54) d Monbulk 3.11 (29). Narre Warren 19.17 (131) d Mt Evelyn 6.6 (42). Upwey-Tecoma v Wandin.

Officer: Bye. ■ Southern Football Netball League. Division 1 Seniors. Chelsea Heights 12.13 (85) d Bentleigh 8.12 (60). Cranbourne Eagles 16.10 (106) d Mordialloc 7.5 (47).

Cheltenham 17.17 (119) d St Kilda City 12.12 (84). Dingley 12.19 (91) d St Paul’s McKinnon 7.8 (50). Springvale Districts 13.11 (89) d Port Melbourne Colts 9.7 (61).

Division 2 Seniors. East Brighton 29.20 (194) d Black Rock 1.7 (13). East Malvern 15.8 (98) d Murrumbeena 6.8 (44). Caulfield Bears 11.6 (72) d Hampton Park 8.14 (62).

Doveton Doves 12.15 (87) d Keysborough 7.13 (55). Highett 11.12 (78) d Skye 10.9 (69).

Division 3 Seniors. Endeavour Hills 15.6 (96) d Carrum Patterson Lakes 11.11 (77).

Heatherton 15.9 (99) d Narre South Saints 8.12 (60). Ashwood 5.10 (40) d Clayton 5.8 (38). Lyndhurst 8.10 (58) d Frankston Dolphins 7.10 (52).

Division 4 Seniors. Hampton Eagles 22.28 (160) d South Yarra 3.1 (19). Hampton 19.14 (128) d Moorabbin Kangaroos 6.7 (43). South Mornington 10.12 (72) d Lyndale 0.2 (2). Dandenong: Bye.

with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21- April 20) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 1.3.6.9.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.23.36.35.40.

Many will be thinking in terms of buying property, moving interstate. People you meet during social activities could become a permanent fixture. Many will become engaged, married or reconciling past differences with present lovers.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.34.40.22.

Stay out of family fights or arguments among friends, most will be in the grip of wander lust and could be travelling longer distances than usual it very hard to balance the budget however keep trying.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.6.8.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.15.26.36.39.8.

A very favorable period however its a period of ends and beginnings and as one door closes a better one opens so look ahead not back. Many will be luckier in lotteries or a punt or a wise investment.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.2.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.24.40.33.3.

Most will be in a happier financial situation, however not the time to lend money or possessions. The singles could find the lover they have been seeking.

LEO: (July 23- August 22) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.9.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.34.40.22.

There could be a tendency to be accident prone so watch your step. Most will be making plans for major changes to take place later this year. For most an increase in salary.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Lilac Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.8.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.24.40.33.39.

Take nothing and no one at face value as your judgment may not be up to scratch. Making progress in your love life could be most important. Social life is about to become hectic.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 2.6.8.5.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.21.24.10.22.

A very pleasant period ahead and take advantage of any invitations forthcoming. Many could be could be travelling and many could be in for money and or better career prospects.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.34.40.33.

Avoid confrontations with authority a very impatient period so be extra careful out on the roads. Many could be in for major changes on their relationships.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20) Lucky Colour: Dark Blue Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 4.6.8.5.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.35.5.33.

Personal relationships will be prominent during this period and is a happy time for family gatherings. Make sure you allow plenty of time to enjoy social activities rather than getting involved in all the hard work behind the scene.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 2.9.5.3.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.34.40.33.

A happier and more relaxed period and for many luck through lotteries legacies or wise investments. Unexpected opportunities in a career venture for some a traveler returns.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.26.36.39.

Most will be in for a happy and relaxed period. People you meet during the holiday period is destined to have a big impact on your future plans some who cant travel should be happy with friends and social activities PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 2.6.9.5.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.34.40.33.

Contacts from old friends or past flames, most will have to be very diplomatic to keep their personal relationships stable. Career activities are set to bring increasing earnings and opportunities.

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