The Local Paper - Mitchell Shire Edition - Wed., Jul. 22, 2020

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MITCHELL HAS 13 ACTIVE CASES ■ MITCHELL SHIRE’S proximity to Victoria’s Coronavirus hot spot, Hume City, has led to ongoing Stage 3 restrictions for at least the next four weeks.

Residents in Mitchell municpality have been ordered to stay at home, except for essential visits for shopping, work, exercise and care.

■ Hume City hit by 286 in current wave, say officials

● Premier Daniel Andrews this week

Mitchell Shire has been hit with 33 cases of COVID-19, with 13 of the cases being regarded as “current”, according to figures released on Monday this week (July 20) by Premier Daniel Andrews and Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton.

The Hume municipality has registered 593 cases, with 286 of them being active.

Whittlesea has had 253 (155 current).

Greater Bendigo has 14 (4); Macedon Ranges Shire has 14 (5).

Nearby, Murrindindi and Strathbogie have had two cases each. None of them are current.

Regulations come into effect at 11.59pm tonight (Wed.) that require Mitchell Shire people to wear face masks when they are outside.

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Positive case at Seymour pharmacy

● Chemist Discount Warehouse Centre Seymour advises of a staff member testing positive.

■ The effects of Coronavirus in Mitchell Shire are real, local and believable.

The Chemist Discount Warehouse outlet in Seymour confirmed that a team member had tested positive to the Coronavirus.

The pharmacy is located at 68-70 Station St, Seymour.

The store had a thorough ‘deep clean’ on Saturday (July 18), and re-opened for business on Monday (July 20).

One new death was reported in Victoria on Monday: a woman in her 80s. To date, 39 people in the state have died from Coronavirus.

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Ticks & Crosses

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Kinglake’s Mountain Monthly magazine has wrestled control of the www.kinglakerangesnews.com website name. The domain now re-directs automatically to the Mountain Monthly main website.

After a record season, with many residents obeying the ‘Stay At Home’ restriction, the statewide supply of firewood through commercial operators has dried up.

The need to support CFA volunteers with the establishment of an independent body grows by the day as they suffer another resignation, says Cindy McLeish, Eildon MLA. She is standing by the Liberal Nationals commitment to restore the CFA, as Board Chair Member, Greg Smith, resigned after refusing to sign Labor's CFA/FRV secondment agreement. Over 20 CFA leaders have resigned or been sacked since the commencement of the new union-led organisation, Fire Rescue Victoria. "How many more people will be sacked or resign as a result of Daniel Andrews' campaign to destroy the CFA? Daniel Andrews' handpicked Greg Smith for the role and now won't sign off on Labor's dodgy deal that sells out our CFAvolunteers."

✖"So many of the CFA leadership team are clearly against this move,” says Ms McLeish. “It strips the CFA of their identity and power. The Premier has refused to listen to this clear message as we lose more and more CFA members. The CFA will become a second-class citizen, compared to the ● Cindy union-dominated FRV. Even theCFA's McLeish, MLA leadership will wear FRV uniforms - showing the CFA volunteers who they really work for. By declaring war on CFA volunteers, Daniel Andrews has paid back his mates in the unions, but he has weakened Victoria.”

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Rotary District Governor Bruce Anderson attended last Thursday’s Yea meeting by Zoom. DG Bruce and wife Marilyn addressed the club by the video conferencing forum. President Carol Hogg thanked Bruce for his presentation to the Club and wished him well for the coming year.

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A Thornton-Rubicon local is making enquiries about possibly standing for the Eildon Ward seat on Murrindindi Shire Council, currently held by Cr Jackie Ashe. The elections are due to be held in less than 100 days, in October. CrAshe has held the seat for four days, and now is in partnership at the Alexandra Hotel, as well as entertaining thoughts of additional tertiary study.

There is a misprint in the recommendation to be put to Murrindindi Councillors tonight about music being allowed at the Tanglewood Festival. The recommendation says music can be played between 3pm-Midnight on January 30. It should read December 30.

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Eight objections have been submitted to Murrindindi Council about the proposed Tanglewood Festival. The maximum number of people onsite has been increased from 800 to 3000. A meeting of parties was held on June 30 with several of the objectors, the applicant, council officers and councillors. No objections were withdrawn after this meeting.

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Tanglewood Festival decision tonight

● The Tanglewood Festival at Thornton. Photo: tanglewoodfestival.com.au Some neighbouring prop■ A Council officer is due to If the permit is allowed by recommend to Murrindindi erty owners are not so welcom- Murrindindi Councillors, it is Councillors tonight (Wed.) that ing about the Festival being likely that each year the Festithey grant a five-year permit held in the district. val organisers will be obliged The property is in a farming to file management plans infor the Tanglewood Festival at zone, and the Festival cluding: Thornton.

The arts and music festival organisers have sought a per- ■ Event Management Plan is due to be held from Decem- mit to hold the event for each ■ Noise Management Plan ■ Emergency Management ber 30-January 2 at a rural of the next five years.

Organisers want to be able Plan property at 969 Goulburn Valto have music performed over- ■ Waste Management Plan ley Hwy, Thornton.

According to the Festival night on New Year’s Eve, until ■ Traffic Management Plan.

One suggested permit conwebsite, the Festival brings 6am on New Year’s Day. The hours for music sought dition is that “activities on the more than 30 hours of local, live final day of the festival and the acoustic, bands and electronic are: musicians, supported by art ■ December 30 - 3pm and pack down must not cause annoyance to people beyond the galleries, workshops, bars and midnight ■ December 31 - 10am to site”. street food.

Another condition is that a “We have built an afford- 6am (Jan. 1) able, safe festival for everyone, ■ January 1 - 10am - 11pm. list of food vendors must be Under the recommendation supplied to the Council each away from the busy cities where we can each discover put to Councillors by Shire year. amazing; music, performance staff, patrons are only permit- ■ The decision of the Counand art in great company and a ted on the site between the cil is likely to be made at the beautiful landscape,” accord- hours of 9am on December 30 monthly meeting due to be held and 5pm on January 2. at 6pm tonight (Wed.). ing to the promoters.

Locals warn Councillors ■ Thornton locals have a large list of objections to the Tanglewood Festival being allowed at the 969 Maroondah Hwy property.

Their list of objections includes: ■ Insufficient information in regards to compliance with noise controls ■ The proposal will overload local telephone and internet accessibility ■ The proposal will result in unreasonable noise and disturbance of nearby land users as it has in the past ■ The proposal will result in anti-social behaviour ■ Hours of operation need to be reduced ■ Farm biosecurity risks to the property and neighbouring properties ■ Increased fire risk ■ Previous problems with trespassers and fence jumping ■ The site is located in the Farming Zone and this has not been addressed ■ Impact on native wildlife including rare and endangered species that may be located at the event location ■ No demonstration of how compliance with SEPPN2 will be achieved and has not sought dispensation from the EPA ■ Unacceptable traffic impacts ■ No permission for temporary structures, shipping containers or other permanent infrastructure ■ Concern whether all works on site have received planning approval and whether previous planning permits have been complied with ■ Unacceptable burden on the limited emergency service resources that are available to the area ■ There have been no consultation with the indigenous people of the area in relation to possible historical and culturally significant trees and areas that may be impacted by the proposal ■ The proposal does not provide financial advantage to local businesses because the event has food and drink outlets located at the event

Local Briefs No to $40K refund

■ Six Seater Pty Ltd has lost its appeal to have a $40,000 tree protection bond returned from Whittlesea City Council relating to 1465c Plenty Rd, Mernda.

Picha Djohan, Member of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, determined that the matter related to the Everton Gardens Estate, which has developed the first six of seven stages.

Originally the Council wanted a $100,000 bank guaranmtee from the developers.

The company said that the remaining subdivision works associated with stage 7 cannot potentially damage the River Red gums "As the company no longer intends to develop stage 7, it is ‘fair and equitable’ that the respondent return the tree protection bond paid by the company and replace it with a bond from the current owner of Lot J. "For the reasons that follow, I find that the Tribunal does not have jurisdiction under the Act to grant the relief sought by the company and dismiss the application," Member Djohan said.

Audit Committee

■ Murrindindi Council looks set to formally establish an Audit and Risk Committee. It is likely that the members will be: ■ Cr Margaret Rae ■ Cr Sandice McAulay ■ Craig Nisbet for a term ending June 30, 2023 ■ Ian McKaskill for a term ending June 30, 2022 ■ Claude Baxter for a term ending June 30, 2021.

Council will probably appoint Patrick Angseesing as an observer to Council’s Audit and Risk Committee for a term ending June 30, 2021.

Here we go again ■ The City of Whittlesea has commenced its search for a Chief Executive Officer. The current Acting CEO is Joe Carbone. He succeeded Acting CEO Kelvin Spiller. He replaced Simon Overland who received a substantial undisclosed payout after being sacked by the Council. Earlier CEOs included Michael Wootten and the late David Turnbull. In 2017, Yan Yean MLA Danielle Green spoke about the sacking of Michael Wootten: ““I understand that this (sacking) was without warning and that Mr Wootten was almost frogmarched from the building.”

New website

● A promotional photo from the tanglewoodfestival.com.au website ■ Concerns that patrons disturbing livestock on neighbouring properties.

Submissions of support provided the following statements: ■ The economic benefit to the communities of Alexandra, Thornton and Eildon is significant ■ The work generated for local contractors such as water cartage, hire of toilets, grass slashing and provision of ice during the festival is beneficial to the community ■ The running of this event is excellent in its organisation skills, preparatory works being undertaken months before festival is to commence and the days of the festival run very smoothly ■ There are many thousands people coming into the district spending their money etc, enjoying the ambience of both our municipality and the site of the festival. In light of recent events effecting us all what a perfect opportunity for us all to benefit from this event and rekindle our lives ■ Tanglewood brings major economic benefits to thecommunity. Past years, businesses have experienced an increase in sales over the New Year period due to festival goers. As the event didn’t go ahead last year there was a significant drop in sales between December 31 and January 2 – this is a direct result in the reduced number of people holidaying throughout the New Year period

■ An important player in the Murray Darling Basin plan is the Northern Basin Aboriginal Nations. They see an aim in fulfilling the First Nations’ vision of “Keeping our water spirits and our connections alive”.

NBAN has been providing strategic advice on First Nations’ water rights and interests, and delivering and partnering on projects, at a state and federal level.

The Basin Plan has obvious impact on lifestyle and agricultural matters in the Murrindindi and Mitchell municipalities via the Goulburn River.

The NBAN has launched a new website at: https://nban.org.au/

Fuel contract

■ An an error in email notification by ProcurementAustralia, meant that Murrindindi Shire Council was not notified about fuel contract negotiations until the end of April.

A previous five-year contract, which started in 2015, expired on March 30.

The Council is likely tonight (Wed.) to approve a contract for Council’s fleet and plant fuel, oil and lubricant fluids purchases commencing immediately, and ending on March 31, 2023 with the option for a further two individual one year extensions for a total contract value of $1,320,000.

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Warrant for Donald

■ Murrindindi Council looks likely to reschedule meeting dates to fit in with its elections to be held in October.

Office staff are asking Councillors to: ■ reschedule the September 23 meeting to instead be held on Wednesday September 16, ■ reschedule the October 28 meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 21, ■ call a Special Meeting for the purpose of considering planning applications on Wednesday, September 9.

The proposal will be addressed at the Council meeting tonight (Wed.).

Local government general elections will be held on October 24. During the election period, which is 32 days prior to the general election, Council operates in accordance with its Election Period Policy. This limits the matters that can be decided upon by Council in the lead up to an election so as not to unfairly commit a new Council to major decisions.

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Local Briefs Meeting dates

● Donald Atkinson also known as Donald Stewart ■ Melbourne’s northern suburbs have been asked for information about Donald Atkinson, also known as Donald Stewart.

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate the 36-year-old who is wanted on warrant for failing to appear at court to answer criminal damage and weapons offences.

He s approximately 175cm tall with a medium build and black hair. Atkinson is also missing his left arm.

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

Atkinson is known to frequent East Gippsland and Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

Lights at Broadford ■ The Broadford sporting community was looking forward to officially ‘flicking the switch’ on four newly installed 30-metre high light towers at Harley Hammond Reserve Oval this month.

Due to the new Stay at Home restrictions, this has been delayed to a later date.

Each tower houses four LED lamps that can be set to 50 lux for training and 100 lux for competition.

These are the compliant standards for Australian Rules football at a local level. A feature of the installation is that it has the capacity to be upgraded to 150 lux in the future.

The improved lighting provides more even visibility across the ground which improves safety for participants and the condition of the ground, allowing more sections of the oval to be utilised for training.

This is in addition to the oval being reconstructed in 2017, which provided a new playing surface, irrigation and drainage.

These upgrades have greatly improved the quality of the oval and have increased the oval’s carrying capacity.

The LED fittings provide a clearer and more direct light disbursement, limiting the light spillage outside of the playing surface area of the oval. LED fittings are more energy efficient and have a longer operational life that is cost efficient and user friendly.

Local sporting groups at Harley Hammond Reserve that use the oval include: Broadford Football Netball Club Broadford Junior Football Netball Club Broadford Auskick Broadford Cricket Club The lighting upgrade cost $297,000 and was fully funded by Mitchell Shire Council.

“The Committee of Management and the local sporting clubs are extremely grateful to Mitchell Shire Council for installing the new lights. The old ones were past their use-by date," said John Paterson, Committee Secretary.

"It's terrific to have these new lights which make Harley Hammond Oval look like the MCG. It's a shame that COVID has stopped us from using them this straight away."

Mitchell Shire Mayor Cr David Lowe said: “The new lighting upgrade allows the local sporting community to train in a safer environment, while also helping to maintain the condition of the oval.”

Bell tolls at church ■ The bell at St John’s Anglican Church, Alexandra, tolled seven times at 11am, 11.30am and 12 Noon on Sunday (July 19).

This was because it was seven yearssince asylum seekers were incarcerated in on Manus Island, Christmas Island and Nauru.

Murrindindi fatal ■ Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash which occurred in Murrindindi on Thursday afternoon (July 16).

Investigators believe a Nissan sedan was travelling along Murrindindi Rd about 5.15pm when the driver lost control of the car.

The car left the road and crashed into a tree. The driver, believed to be a man in his 60s died at the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crime stoppersvic.com.au

Vale Shelley Frawley ■ Mitchell Shire Council was due to include a condolence motion for Shelley Frawley at its meeting on Monday night (July 20) as this edition of The Local Paper went to press.

Kilmore International School had previously published this tribute: “Shelley Frawley has been a dedicated, passionate member of staff at TKIS for over 20 years. In that time, she built the library resources up from a small collection to what it is today. P “rior to 2010 the library was less than half the size it is now. Shelley worked tirelessly to fulfil her vision of a library that was a welcoming and accommodating area for all staff and student’s needs.

“Shelley’s passion was discussing the ideas that were contained in those books. She kept our thinking on a direct and critical course, making sure we attributed everything correctly by accurate referencing. “ But she was always willing to discuss a lesson plan, find an article, discuss the latest news events and bring a skeptics view to truth and bias.

“This made her an exceptional Theory of Knowledge teacher, to whom many would turn to as a mentor and sounding board.

Shelley had a kind heart, which she showed through her interest in our families and situations. She was a great friend to many and will be sadly missed.”

$¼mil. tip truck ■ It will be recommended to Murrindindi Shire councillors at their meeting tonight (Wed.) that a tender be accepted for the supply and delivery of a 26 Tonne Gross Vehicle Weight Tip Truck.

An officer is recommending that Council a tender for the lump sum price of $234,717.00 (incl. on road costs and GST) for the supply and delivery of a new tip truck, and release the business name of the awarded tenderer to the public as part of the minutes.

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You could be able to get some of the things now that you have only been dreaming about earlier. People will be there for you if you ask them and relationship matters will be happy.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Fawn Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.32.20.9.4.

A little break could do you wonders and give you a chance to catch up with those that have been away for a long time. Do not spend freely ad you will soon need the extra cash.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 6.5.9.3.

Lotto Numbers: 6.12.24.45.40.33.

Get back to the routine and you will find that your plans will work better than before. A little discipline will help a lot. Many could find the love of their lives very soon.

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

Lotto Numbers: 3.12.25.45.6.8.

After some big changes in your life you might need a little time to collect yourself. If you could take a holiday or a trip away this could help you to adjust to the situation.

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Yea Markets postponed ■ COVID-19 has claimed another victim - but hopefully only temporarily.

Yea Railway Market organisers announced this week that their monthly event will not proceed for the time being. The popular attraction is usually held on the first Saturday of the month.

The Coronavirus restrictions stopped the Market occurring in April, May and June, and the Saturday market occurred earlier this month when there was optimism that the COVIOD-19 situation was easing.

“It is with regret, that the Yea Railway Market will be closed until further notice,” started the social media announcement.

“We have been in consultation with the Shire and are in agreement that the market should not go ahead.

“We will be in close contact with the relevant departments and will advise further.

“Again apologies for not having a Market, but given the current climate (COVID-19) we feel it would not be prudent to proceed,” said the statement.

Wear A Beanie Day ■ The Murrindindi Beanie and Fibre Festival will be holding its ‘Wear A Beanie Day’ event this Friday (July 24).

An online auction will be held on Saturday (July 25). 32auctions.com/beanie

● Wayne Fulton, Chair of the Yea Railway Market, with Lina Bin of Walina Coffee, Alexandra.

30 years of Lillydale Lake

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Apricot Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.9.8.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.45.40.33.

Being the one that everyone expects to help all the time can become very trying. May you should assert yourself clearly so everyone knows how you feel about things.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 4.6.9.5 Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.35.40.33.

A windfall of a loved ones could unsettle you to and change your daily routine a bit. Best to take things easy and not to get carried away with plans until they are sure.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 5.9.6.3.

Lotto Numbers: 6.12.25.45.40.33.

You could be in need of some rest and recreation, so make sure you have some time for yourself. Family members should delight you and personal relations should be happy.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December20) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 9.6.3.2.

Lotto Numbers: 9.16.15.45.21.11.

You have the talent to surprise people but do not despair if they do not appreciate your changing moods. This is not the time to come up with new ideas at your work environment.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.45.6.33.37.

You might need some extra tolerance to come to grips with the changes introduced by a family member. More relaxation or fun could help make you feel better about things.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5.9.7.4.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.45.40.33.37.

Family will be filling in most of your time during this period but make sure that you have your own quiet time also. Loved ones might introduce a new idea into your daily life.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 5.9.1.2.

Lotto Numbers: 1.5.12.29.36.45.

With the changing of the seasons you find your moods do the same, so use the happy times usefully to gain most from your environment. Some luck with a special friend.

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● Cr Len Cox and Craig Stewart, Co-Ordinator of Urban Parks, share a socially-distanced cupcake to celebrate Lillydale Lake's 30th birthday.

■ It was once a “wasteland” area and over 30 full security lighting on the outside of the lake years has become one of the most popular parks and an accessible water fountain for people and dogs. in Melbourne’s east.

“What we have here is something that Lillydale Lake was a combined project between the Shire of Lillydale and Melbourne Lilydale people have been looking forward to Water to stop the township of Lilydale flooding for many years.”

Cr Heenan encouraged visitors to the lake to and provide community members with quality be mindful of social distancing and restrictions open space.

Walling Ward Councillor Len Cox said the on outdoor gatherings during the return of Stage lake opened on July 7, 1990, after years of works 3 restrictions.

“Please respect the situation we have at the to prepare the grounds.

“Though Melbourne Water built the lake, moment – social distancing is paramount,” he Council then had to build the parkland, because said.

“We’re only allowed to be in small groups of what you had here before was pretty much a two outdoors at the moment and while getting wasteland,” Cr Cox said.

“It had been cleared, it was full of rubbish – outdoors is great for exercise and mental health, including car bodies – with a creek running please keep plenty of distance from others until the situation changes.” through it.

Melba Ward Councillor, Terry Avery, said “It opened in 1990 and, without any doubt at all, it’s been the most popular project that that families had been regularly visiting the lake for decades, returning as children grew up and Council’s ever done.

“If you came down here on a weekend when became parents themselves.

“In 30 years, Lillydale Lake has become one the weather is reasonable, you’ll find it’s packed with people – I think it’s the most popular out- of the most popular spots to visit in Yarra Ranges – we’re proud of the work that’s been done here door spot in Yarra Ranges.”

Lillydale Lake was named after the Shire of and look forward to seeing how this beloved Lillydale – not the town of Lilydale – and so has area will grow and change in coming years,” Cr Avery said. a double-l in its name.

“We’ve had people who visited the lake as Billanook Ward Councillor, Tim Heenan, said that extensive works had been carried out children come back with their own children and since the lake opened, to improve the look of new families planting trees at the lake that they the area, provide exercise opportunities and can come back and visit.

“I’m a regular visitor with my family, and I make the lake safe after dark.

“Lillydale Lake has grown enormously in its know that the community has already taken ownership of this place – I’m sure we’ll all keep popularity over the last 30 years,” he said.

“The trees you see there have were all planted it as a treasured place to go for the next 30 years.”

– and there were many, many thousands of them. ■ For more information about Lillydale Lake “It’s become a fantastic asset for Lilydale. and its history, visit yarraranges.vic.gov.au/ The playground has always been a real treasure LillydaleLake - Contributed and recent inclusions are the dog off-lead course,

Local Briefs Hi-tech TAFE at Lilydale

■ Students and residents in Lilydale are a step closer to having a world-class construction training centre, with work on the project under way, thanks to the Victorian Government.

Gayle Tierney, Minister for Training and Skills, last week attended a virtual event to celebrate the sod turning that marks the start of construction on the $10.2 million Integrated Centre for Sustainable Construction Technologies at Box Hill Institute’s Lilydale Lakeside Campus.

May Constructions has been appointed to build the centre, a modern industrial facility fitted with the latest technology needed to deliver cutting-edge carpentry, electrical and plumbing apprenticeship training.

This includes an emphasis on sustainable construction practices and technologies, providing students with industry-current skills and a clear pathway to the jobs of the future in the construction industry.

The centre will provide the region with a range of training opportunities and address key skills and training gaps in Melbourne’s outer east.

The centre will include ultra-modern workshops, classrooms, material storage facilities, staff workplaces and general amenities. The centre is expected to open in early 2021.

Since 2015, the Victorian Government has committed more than $1.5 billion to rebuild our TAFE system and ensure students can get the skills they need for the jobs they want.

“This centre will help give Victorians – particularly those hit hard by the pandemic – the skills they need to secure high-quality jobs, said Ms Tierney.

“TAFE is a ticket to skills, jobs and a stronger Victoria – that’s why we’re investing heavily in the TAFE sector.”

James Merlino, Member for Monbulk, said: “We’re proud to be delivering our election commitment, investing more than $10 million in Lilydale, to give students a clear path to the sustainable construction jobs of the future.”

Harriet Shing, MLC for Eastern Victoria, said: “This new centre means that students from Lilydale and surrounding areas can access local training for the jobs that will be needed as part of our recovery from the pandemic, and as our population continues to grow.”

Wollert burglary

■ "A teenager who allegedly forced his way into a Wollert home and stole a heap of jewellery and other valuables is also being investigated for drug dealing, a court has heard," reports the Herald Sun. "Ali Taha allegedly smashed his way into the townhouse during the day before he ransacked every room, causing thousands of dollars of damage," wrote journalist Serena Seyfort.

"The 19-year-old fronted Heidelberg Magistrates’Court on Friday, July 10, having spent 21 days behind bars." Magistrate Meagan Keogh bailed him with strict conditions.

Forest injunction

■ Vicforests continues to be bound by a Supreme Court injucntion brought by the Kinglake Friends of the Forest Inc., after Justice Richards part-heard the matter on Tuesday last week (July 14).

The case was heard by audio-visual link.

Vicforests will not conduct timber harvesting operations in areas of the Central Highlands outlined in a map accepted by the Court.

The order does not prohibit Vicforests from felling or cutting trees or parts of trees to address a serious risk to human safety.

Vicforests, it servants, agents, contractors, or others are not to fell or cut trees within 20 metres of any road or track in or adjacent to that coupe.

Kinglake Friends of the Forest has until Friday (July 24) to file and serve an amended statement of claim. Vicforests has until August 7 to file and serve its defence.

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● Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews at one of this week’s COVID-19 briefings.

More than 1,331,000 tests have In Victoria as at Monday: ■ Victoria recorded 275 new cases of coronavirus in the 24 ■ 1060 cases may indicate com- been processed Cases currently linked to pubhours to Monday, with the total munity transmission ■ 2913 cases are currently ac- lic housing in North Melbourne, number of cases now at 5942.

Flemington and Carlton are as The overall total has increased tive in Victoria by 246, after 29 cases were re- ■ 147 cases of coronavirus are follows: classified – largely due to duplica- in hospital, including 31 in inten- ■ 287 cases are residents of various public housing towers in North sive care tion.

Within Victoria, 28 of the new ■ 2933 people have recovered Melbourne and Flemington. Investigations are continuing into cases are linked to outbreaks or from the virus Of the total cases, 5456 cases how these cases are linked. complex cases and 247 are under are from metropolitan ■ 54 cases are residents of variinvestigation.

One new death was reported Melbourne, while 348 are from ous public housing towers in Carlton. Investigations are conom Monday: a woman in her 80s. regional Victoria Total cases include 3082 men tinuing into if and/or how these To date, 39 people have died from cases are linked. and 2830 women coronavirus in Victoria.

Cases currently linked to key outbreaks are as follows: ■ 173 cases have been linked to Al-Taqwa College ■ Airport West. Westfield Airport West Shopping Centre. 29/35 ■ 57 cases have been linked to Louis St. Somerville Retail Services in ■ Albert Park. Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.

Tottenham ■ Ascot Vale. Melbourne Showgrounds. Epsom and Langs Rd. ■ 36 cases have been linked to ■ Ascot Vale. Wingate Avenue Community Centre.

JBS in Brooklyn ■ Ballarat. Ballarat Community Health - Ballarat Senior ■ 4 cases have been linked to Citziens’ Centre. 16 Little Bridge St. Nestle Campbellfield ■ Bendigo. Latrobe university Rural Health School.

■ 12 cases have been linked to ■ Braybrook. Braybrook - CoHealthg. 107-139 Churchill Ave. Australian Lamb Company in ■ Broadmeadows. Broadmeadows Central Shopping Centre.

Colac 1099-1169 Pascoe Vale Rd. ■ 5 cases have been linked to ■ Caroline Springs. Bunnings. 1067-1125 Western Hwy. Australian Pharmaceutical In■ Chadstone. Golfers Drive. Gate 4, multi deck car park, level dustries in Dandenong South 2.

■ 13 cases have been linked to ■ Craigieburn. 274-304 Craigieburn Rd. Goodman Fielder Pampas in ■ Cranbourne East. Casey Fields. 160 Berwick-Cranbourne West Footscray Rd. ■ 13 cases have been linked to ■ Dandenong. Drive-through centre. Enter by Carroll Lane car St Basil’s Homes for the Aged in park (off Cheltenham Rd) Fawkner ■ Epping. Pacific Epping Shopping Centre. 571-583 High St. ■ 40 cases have been linked to ■ Fawkner. C.B. Smith Reserve. 79 Jukes Rd. Estia Health in Ardeer ■ Flemington. St Brendan’s Catholic Church Hall, 103 ■ 28 cases have been linked to Wellington St. Glendale Aged Care facility in ■ Frankston. Monash University Peninsula Campus.

Werribee Moorooduc Hwy. ■ 18 cases have been linked to ■ Hoppers Crossing. Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre. 250 the Royal Melbourne Hospital Heaths Rd. Royal Park campus ■ Keilor. Community Hub. Old Calder Hwy. ■ 20 cases have been linked to ■ Keysborough. Springers. 400 Cheltenham Rd. LaManna Supermarket in ■ Koo-Wee-Ruip. Regional Health Service. 255 Rossiter Rd. Essendon Fields ■ Mansfield. Mansfield District Hospital. Cnr Maroondah Hwy ■ 14 cases have been linked to and Elvins St. Embracia Aged Care Moonee ■ Maribyrnong. Highpoint Shopping Centre. 120-200 Rosamond Valley in Avondale Heights Rd. ■ 5 cases have been linked to ■ Melbourne Airport. Terminal 4, Level 2. Mercer Drive.

Japara Central Park Aged Care ■ Mernda. Woodland Waters Reserve. Waterview Drive.

Home in Windsor ■ Mildura. Mildura central. Fifteenth St Deakin Ave. The following schools have ■ Mornington. Peninsula Community Theatre. 91 Wilsons Rd. closed for cleaning and further ■ Niddrie. Community Hub. 3/3-15 Matthews Ave. investigation following notifica■ Pascoe Vale. Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre. 563a Pascoe tion of a case: Charles La Trobe Vale Rd. College, Roxburgh College, ■ Pakenham. IYU Recreation Reserve. 165 Henry Rd. Overport Primary School, Drys■ Preston. Northland Shopping Centre. 2-50 Murray Rd. dale Primary School, Toorak Pri■ Roxburgh Park. Youth and Recreation Centre. 75 Lakeside Dr. mary School, Princes Hill Second■ Tarneit. Wooten Road Reserve. 25-51 Wooten Rd. ary College, Pascoe Vale Girls ■ Wantirna South. knox Shopping Centre. 425 Burwood Hwy. Secondary College, Grovedale ■ Watergardens. Shopping Centre. Entry 1 via Melton Hwy, West Primary School, Victorian Taylors Lakes.

College of the Arts Secondary ■ West Footscray. Bunnings. Cnr Geelong Rd and Geelong St. School,TrinityCollegeColacPark■ Wonthaggi. Bass Coast Health. Wonthaggi Hospital. 235 Graville College - Malmsbury Camham St. pus , LeiblerYavneh College.

Where to get tested

■ COVID-19 notificationsby How local government areas were notified on Monday (July 20).

The residental location is the residential address provided when the case is notified.

The first figure is for confirmed cases (ever), and active cases (current): ■ Hume, 599, 286; ■ Wyndham, 552, 350, ■ Brimbank, 471, 271, ■ Melbourne, 455, 274, ■ Moonee Valley, 387, 220, ■ Moreland, 313, 160, ■ Whittlesea, 253, 155, ■ Banyule, 233, 122, ■ Melton, 219, 125, ■ Casey, 213, 78, ■ Yarra, 171, 111, ■ Darebin, 160, 84, ■ Maribyrnong, 149, 90, ■ Stonnington, 144, 35, ■ Boroondara, 123, 38, ■ Hobsons Bay, 106, 58, ■ Monash, 93, 33, ■ Port Phillip, 92, 32, ■ Greater Geelong, 84, 13, ■ Interstate, 82, 4, ■ Whitehorse, 81, 48, ■ Manningham, 79, 36, ■ Glen Eira, 77, 17, ■ Mornington Peninsula, 72, 7, ■ Greater Dandenong, 69, 37, ■ Kingston, 57, 20, ■ Frankston, 54, 12, ■ Bayside, 50, 14, ■ Cardinia, 44, 17, ■ Nillumbik, 41, 11, ■ Knox, 40, 12, ■ Yarra Ranges, 36, 9, ■ Mitchell, 33, 13, ■ Maroondah, 29, 12, ■ Ballarat, 20, 9, ■ Greater Shepparton, 17, 2, ■ Greater Bendigo, 14, 4, ■ Macedon Ranges, 14, 5, ■ Wellington, 13, 0, ■ Colac Otway, 12, 12, ■ Latrobe, 12, 3, ■ Moira, 11, 0, ■ Surf Coast, 10, 1, ■ Baw Baw, 8, 3, ■ South Gippsland, 8, 3, ■ Bass Coast, 6, 2, ■ Golden Plains, 6, 5, ■ Horsham, 6, 3, ■ Moorabool, 6, 3, ■ Mount Alexander, 6, 0, ■ Ararat, 5, 0, ■ Campaspe, 5, 0, ■ Mildura, 5, 0, ■ Overseas, 5, 0, ■ Swan Hill, 5, 1, ■ Warrnambool, 5, 0, ■ Loddon, 4, 1, ■ Benalla, 3, 0, ■ Glenelg, 3, 2, ■ Mansfield, 3, 0, ■ Northern Grampians, 3, 0, ■ East Gippsland, 2, 1, ■ Gannawarra, 2, 0, ■ Hepburn, 2, 0, ■ Murrindindi, 2, 0, ■ Southern Grampians, 2, 0, ■ Strathbogie, 2, 0, ■ Wangaratta, 2, 0, ■ Alpine, 1, 0, ■ Central Goldfields, 1, 0, ■ Corangamite, 1, 0, ■ Moyne, 1, 0, ■ West Wimmera, 1, 0, ■ Wodonga, 1, 0, ■ Yarriambiack, 1, 0.

No cases have been recorded in Buloke, Hindmarsh, Indigo, Pyrenees, Queenscliffe and Towong.

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Local History

Fight to change the name of Yea ■ In an era where country town reports in daily newspapers appeared alphabetically, Yea often missed out being in print if the paragraphs about other towns were too lengthy.

In the 1910s, Major Frederick George Purcell, Editor of the Yea newspaper, campaigned to change the town name.

The original name for the district had been Muddy Creek.

A letter writer to The Argus in November, 1894, explained: “Sir,-In The Argus of today you give the origin of the name ‘Muddy Creek’to the Yea River.

“Parhaps you will kindly accept a little information on the subject from an old subscriber.

“Hovell in his journey from Sydney to Port Phillip came to a creek at a point where crossing appeared impossible.

“It was not wide but running strong and deep, with steep banks on both sides. He rode down to its junction with the Goulburn, say, three miles “He rode upwards for some miles still the same steep banks and soft mud at the bottom.

“The only place he could see a little gravel was where the present bridge is at Yea. “He cut down the banks at each side, crossed and named the creek ‘the Muddy’, because of its mud.

“The gold discoveries in the neighbourhood are of a comparatively recent date.”

A letter writer to the Yea newspaper in 1912, calling themselves ‘Yeaite of the Sixties’said: “I was pleased to see in last issue of the Chironicle, one at least coming forward in defence of the old time name of our township.

“1 am surprised at Major Purcell being not aware of our township's historical significance, more especilly as it was named after a brave and distinguished soldier.

“The major's ohjection to the name because of its position on alphabetical list making it as he says, more dillicult to get local news into the metropolitan papers, is it to use a

● Lacy Walter Giles Yea, after whom the district is named Colonial phrase "too thin''. I happen Lacy Yea was educated at Eton. to know a little about the treatment Lord Malmsbury mentions a desof country correspondents by the perate fight he had with a big boy of Metropolitan P'ess, and if the matter 16, which he won -”by sheer pluck" is good enougth, the aiphabeti cal when he was only 13 “In 1854 he went in command of position doesn't count.

“Lacey Walter Giles, a Colonel, toTurkey and the Crimea. A man of an onward, firey, violent nature, he born in Park Row. Bristol, on 20th May 1808. was the eldest son of Sir was so rough an enforcer of disciWilliam Walter Yea, second baronet pline that he had n ever been much of Pyrland, near Tasuton, Somerset, liked in peace time by those whohad who married on 24trh June 1805, to obey him.

“He never missed a turn d of duty Anne Hecksteller (d. 1861), youngest dlaughter of Colonel David in the trenches except for a short time, when his medical attendant had Michel of Dublish House, Dorset.

“The family of Yea held land in to use every effort to induce him to the thirteenth century under the Ab- go on board “His body was brought on next bots of Buckfast, Devonshire.

“David Yea, High Sheriff of day and it was buried on the 20th.

“Lord Raglan, in his despatch of Somerset in 1720, married a daughthe 19th said Colonel Yea was not ter of of Harrow. distinguished for his gallantry, “His grandson William was made only but had exercised control of the Royal a Baronet in 1759.

Fusiliers in such a manner as to win the affection of the soldiers under his orders, and to secure to them every comfort and accommotiation which his persooal exertions could secure for thtem.

“When Muddy Creek was changed to a Yea River some 35 years ago it was not done in an off hand manner, but bya properly constituted Government Board which sat and took evidence, so that the Major need not think that the Yea Progress Association has only to pass a resolution for Yea to be perfectly wiped

● Major Frederick George Purcell

out, as it was intended to be by the proposed Trawool scheme.”

Another letter writer, going by the name of ‘Nay’, submitted: “Having followed the subject pretty closely since it was first mooted at the Progress Association meeting, and having read most of the arguments put forward as the reason why the name of the township should not be changed, I confess that I have not been impressed.

“We have been made acquainted with the reasons why the name of a celebrated soldier should be perpetuated.

“That is right enough even tbough he was one of the Bulldog breed that made old England’s fame.

“That does not describe our township. To think that one of the prettiest townships in the State should be named like a Quaker's affirmation.

“Besides we have the River Yea to perpetuate the memory; indeed it lends itself fairly well to rythm “By gentle Yea's meandering streams, In musing mood I often rove.

“That does not go badly, but the name applied to a township - and such a pretty township - seems out of place.

“Give it a nice sounding name,

some thing that will give the place a quality, indicate its situation, or its products.

“I am aware that this is not always done, still it need not prevent it being done now. “:The reasons already advanced for the change seems to me to be very strong, and to the point.”

Major Purcell did not have much to say in favour of the man after whom the town was named.

“I say that Col. Yea never did anything that entitled him to be immortalised. “ True nobility is derived from virtue, not from birth, and I will take a paragraph or two from his biography as published and I think the average reader will agree with me that Colonel Yea was not a noble character, and therefore has no particular claim to be immortalised: "This was largely due to Yea's personal exertions; his dark eyes yielded fire, and all the while from his deep chisselled merciless lips pealed the thunder of imprecation and command. He showed no mercy and cursed his men freely, while they were sacrificing their lives. Is there anything ennobling or elevating in such conduct. Sounds more like a tyrant than a noble character.”

Change names of Councillors not the town: reader ■ Sir-Having read a great deal in your paper of late re the changing the name of "Yea" I beg space to make a few suggestions. Since the name of Peter Snodgrass has been brought into the piece I might mention that when he first landed in Yea there was a large lagoon between the Post Office and the Bowling Green stretching from near the town pump in a circular fashion over to the side of Mr Buckland's shop.

On this a same lagoon were to be seen a few Blacks (Natives) paddling in canoes. 'What a lovely town it would be if that lake were still there and lighted up with the long expected Electric Light.

Well I am not going to suggest that the town be called after the first arrival, as we have a street called after him. This was practically his route through the spot where Yea now stands. Nor yet do I intend to suggest King Billy or Samba after any of the original blacks that paddled on this lake in the very early days although F. G. P. seems to admire some of the black's names, when naming some of the beauties around Yea. There are also some nice names and picturesque spots in this direction such as Kerrisdale, Strath Creek, Flowerdale, Glenfernand Break o' day But alas whatever the Progress Association thinks, the Council evidently thinks the King Parrot Road should keep its name and "place" independent of all these nice surrounding names But what I do intend to suggest is that you first change the names of some of the Councillors. I will not suggest which ones but there are some we must keep if we are to get Electric Light.

Well we must keep Cr Quinlan as it does not seem honourable to me to put him off. The Bible says honor thy Mother and Father etc and it is now he is the Father of the Council ... Keep a Drysdale because he is 'bonnie'.

- “Native’, Kerrisdale

● Yea Post Office. 1869.

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What The Papers Say Kilmore film star

■ For 11-year-old Kilmore boy Roman Moser, meeting entertainment superstars Paul Hogan and Shane Jacobson was a highlight of his role in the movie The Very Excellent Mr Dundee.

The Australian comedy, scheduled to premiere in April but cancelled due to COVID19 restrictions, will stream on Amazon Prime [this month].

The film stars Mr Hogan as a fictional version as himself, who reluctantly thrown back into the spotlight as he attempts to restore his reputation before being knighted.

The plot is a mix of chaos, car chases, and comedy.

For young actor Roman, it was a ‘firsttime experience’ and a highlight of his career.

- North Central Review

Wurundjeri names

■ Manningham Mayor Cr Paul McLeish says his Council is disappointed that the timeframe given by the former Minister for Local Government didn’t allow the Council enough time to engage the Wurundjeri Land Council on names for Manningham’s new wards.

“In the future Council would like to engage further with the Wurundjeri Land Council to consider appropriate, permanent Indigenous names to be put forward to the current Minister for consideration.”

- The Local Paper: Eastern Edition

Golf Club works

■ The Mansfield Golf Club is set to begin refurbishment works in the coming weeks, with hopes of creating a more welcoming environment.

- Mansfield Courier

0% rate increase

■ Strathbogie Shire councillors have voted unanimously to not impose a 1.9 per cent rate rise for residents and instead freeze rates as part of the Council's budget.

It comes after many in the community petitioned the council over the proposed rate rise, citing strenuous economic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Of the 91 submissions to the draft budget, around 60 per cent were concerned with the proposed rate rise.

- Euroa Gazette

Homes are clear

■ Two Healesville aged care homes that recorded COVID-19 cases earlier this month have now successfully tested all residents and workers, with no further positive cases.

Both Aurrum Aged Care and Holmwood Aged Care were listed as having confirmed COVID-19 cases on July 8.

Since then, 100 per cent of staff and residents have been tested at both sites, all returning negative results.

- Mountain Views Star Mail

Long shot slautes

■ On a day when the longshots were landing race after race at Seymour, local trainer Peter Smith landed the fair dinkum eagle when his battler Play Masterwon the $20,000 Avenel Equine Hospital BM58 Handicap over 1200 metres.

- Seymour Telegraph

Play space revamp

■ Broadford residents have an opportunity to help design two new play spaces for the town. Mitchell Shire Council announced it was seeking input to help finalise the design of the play spaces, which will be located at Memorial Park in High S and behind the Broadford Living and Learning Centre, youth centre and skate park.

Council has already consulted several Broadford community groups to help draft designs. The memorial park play space is set to include play equipment, shade sails, a picnic table and fencing.

- North Central Review

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Extend stimulus package: Council ■ Yarra Ranges Council is urging the Federal Government to extend its JobSeeker and JobKeeper programs past September, amidst growing concerns for the longer term social and economic impacts of COVID-19 on local communities.

“Whilst we welcome the Federal Government’s recent $2.5 billion announcement around investment in the JobTrainer stimulus program, and see the benefits for our community, particularly our young people, we still believe a tailored approach to JobKeeper and JobSeeker is required,” said a Council statement.

“Recent predictions of a -14 per cent contraction in the Yarra Ranges economy and concerns about future employment opportunities for young people were painting a grim picture, particularly given the second phase of Stage 3 lockdowns currently being experienced by the Melbourne metropolitan area and Mitchell Shire.”

Yarra Ranges Mayor Cr Richard Higginssaid Council feared a devastating financial and social crisis for Yarra Ranges and other municipalities for the foreseeable future if the current economic stimulus measures did not continue.

“There’s no doubt the Federal Government’s stimulus packages including JobKeeper and JobSeeker have helped many businesses stay afloat and keep their staff employed, while also providing a lifeline to many other people who have found themselves unemployed as a result of the pandemic,” Cr Higgins said.

“In the grip of a second wave of the pandemic, and the subsequent six-week lockdown period we are currently experiencing it is going to be very difficult for many businesses and people to recover from this if the current financial stimulus packages do not continue.”

Cr Higgins said Yarra Ranges Council had recently undertaken a number of studies and outreach activities to gain a better understanding of the short and long-term impacts of both COVID19 and the associated lockdown restrictions.

“Some of the key findings of this work are startling, particularly the expected -14 per cent contraction in Yarra Ranges’ economy, and a forecast 20.5 per cent decrease in Yarra Ranges’ Gross Regional product, which equates to a loss of around $1.35 billion,” he said.

“COVID-19 is having a crippling effect on many industries especially those in tourism.

While typically we would welcome around 6.6 million visitors each year to the Yarra Ranges, we are not likely to see those numbers again for some time to come.”

Cr Higgins said Council also had significant concerns around future employment opportunities for the 17.6 per cent of young adults aged 15-24 currently engaged in the Yarra Ranges workforce.

“We recently undertook a survey of young adults that identified 49 per cent of respondents had lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19.”

“This information was collected before this

Trespass case

■ At the County Court held in Seymour last week, J. Colwell, jun, of Glenburn, sought to recover from R. Cassell £50 damages, special damages 53 bags chaff £26 10s, balance general damages for trespass and breaking in.

The defendant (R. Cassell) lodged a counter claim for £17 for rent due 1st May, which plaintiff did not dispute.

Mr T Caples appeared for Colwell and Mr. J. G Macdonald for Cassell.

Judge Monte, in giving his decision, said there was no breaking in, but there was technical trespass, for which he awarded £1 damages with £2/2 costs.

The judge held that Cassell was entitled to the chaff under an agreement, entered into between the two parties, the plaintiff being the lessee, and the defendant the owner, of the land , occupied Colwell.

On the counter claim, judgment. was. entered for Cassell, who was awarded £17 with. £5 5s costs, the two verdicts and two sets of costs to be set off against one another.

The result is that Colwell has to pay Cassell £16 and £3 3s costs.

The agreement provded that Cassell was to get one bag in seven of the crop, but Cassell put in a defence that prior to the agreement being executed Colwell asked him to accept only one quarter's rent in advance, instead of half a year (as the agreement provided), which Cassell agreed to con.ditionally on his being allowed a fixed quantity of 3 tons of chaff instead of one bag in seven.

It was proved that only one quarter's rent was paid in advance, and when plaintiff put in a receipt for the first quarter's rent, the judge said it corroborated Cassell's version and he would allow the defence,

Tickets on sale

■ On Thursday next the Yea Amateur Dramatic Society will give a performance in the Shire hall, in aid of the local bowling club, when two very laughable comedies will be staged. ● Cr Richard Higgins, Mayor, Yarra Ranges Council second phase of Stage 3 lockdown restrictions.

Those results are likely to be much worse when we run that survey again later this year.

“Council has been contacted by many people in our community needing support, ranging from business owners struggling to stay afloat, to people who, although once thriving, have suddenly found themselves in a vulnerable position.

“Increases in mental health issues, homelessness, family violence incidents, substance abuse and social isolation are a very sad but real predicament for our region.

“We urge the Federal Government to extend its JobSeeker and JobKeeper programs,” he said.

“To end those programs in September would be putting off the inevitable – to extend them would provide millions of people with greater certainty, hope and optimism during what has become an extraordinarily challenging time.

Time to check alarms ■ Murrindindi Shire Council is supporting the CFA's Residential Fire Safety Campaign and wants to remind residents that smoke alarms can save their life in the event of a house fire.

It is important to test alarms regularly.

Council's Mayor Cr Leigh Dunscombe said the Coronavirus pandemic has been, and still is, a focus for us all, but it is important to remember the other things we need to do to keep ourselves safe.

“The CFA recommends smoke alarms be powered by

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a long-life lithium battery, cleaned regularly and replaced every 10 years.

“All it takes is a simple push of the button on your alarm to test it and see if it works.

There's no point in having smoke alarms in your home if they don't work.

“Every household should consider their fire safety practices and observe the potential risks around their home.

“With many of us still working remotely, there are some important steps you can take to avoid potential fire hazards in the home.

“There's no escaping the chilly winter mornings here in Murrindindi Shire, so make sure your home heating, including flues and chimneys, are regularly serviced by a qualified technician and kept clean.

“Everyone needs to be responsible for their own home and it's important to have a 'fire plan' for your household. By implementing simple preventative measures and removing potential hazards, you can keep you and your family safe,” Cr Dunscombe said cfa.vic.gov.au

Boys entertain

■ On Saturday and Monday, the 7th and 8th August, the Box Hill Boys will give a performance in the Shire hall.

These boys have the reputation of being a highly trained combination, their pyramid building and drills, in which they have been scientifically trained by Captain Williams, an accomplished physical eulturist, alone being worth travelling miles to witness.

They are also an accomplished brass band. The company consists of 26 boys and two leaders, Captain Slattery is in charge.

The proceeds are in aid of the missionary work of the Salvation Army.

Co-Operative Store

■ For the sake of the Yea Co-Operative Store, I am pleased to know that the direetors have discovered that they are merely temporary, and not permanent officials. But if steps had not been taken by me and other shareholdere to cause them to make inquiries as to their true position much legal expense would have been incurred, and probably the oompany forced into liquidation before business operations had well starled.

Even now the directors have not been elected by a meeting called by notice to each shareholder, but as another eleetion is meant to be held soon after the company is registered this defeat is of no impertance, although the person properly aethorised to register the company are the gentle.men originally elected as provisional directors.-Yours, ete.,W.Carey

No fire at all

■ People were much alarmed on Friday, shortly after 6 p.m., when the fire bell rang out an alarm of fire. As no signs of fire was visible, all sorts of conjectures were made as to its location. The wise ones said it was at the Waterworks engine shed at the pumping station. Others said it was at the freezing works., It turned out thatthere was no fire at all.

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■ Melbourne’s doors may currently be closed, but Open House Melbourne’s doors are open now more than ever before – in a virtual sense.

The annual initiative that encourages appreciation for architecture, design and history has taken its traditional weekend of open days online in 2020, with six weeks of virtual tours through some of the city’s most wellknown buildings, including some of Hobsons Bay’s interesting spaces.

From now until August 31 there will be events and talks, including a Q&A with local Modscape founder Jan Gyrn at 11am on Saturday (July 25), as well as tours of some of the west’s best architecture, including: the Victorian era Williamstown Town Hall; Federation style The Substation gallery; and contemporary gems like Williamstown Library and the Australian Islamic Centre designed

by Pritzker Architecture Prize–winning architect Glenn Murcutt and Islamic architect Hakan Elevli.

Open House Melbourne is an independent organisation that has been operating an annual program since 2008.

It aims to foster public appreciation for architecture and public engagement in conversations about the future of our cities.

Following the successful program last year, Hobsons Bay Council says it is again a proud collaborator in Open House Melbourne.

The full list of buildings, access to virtual tours and additional content is available at www.openhousemelb.org Cr Colleen Gates, joint Arts Culture and Tourism portfolio holder and Mayor of Hobsons Bay Council, said: “What a fantastic way to showcase some of the best architectural design and history we have here in Hobsons Bay. “I’m proud to see Hobsons Bay’s presence grow at this year’s Open House Melbourne and I’m very much looking forward to participating in the digital offerings that have been developed during these unprecedented times.”

Cr Angela Altair, joint Arts Culture and Tourism portfolio holder at hobsons bay Council, said: “ It will be great to take a rare peek inside our many magnificent buildings and discover the story behind their design.

You can get to appreciate the creativity that has gone into buildings that are not only practical but also very beautiful. Jump on to the Open House Melbourne website and go for a wander from the comfort of your own home.”

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In The Name of Theatre ■ Our local theatre columnist, Cheryl Threadgold, is self-publishing a new book - In the Name of Theatre: the History, Culture and Voices of Amateur Theatre in Victoria - in September.

A history component forms the first part of the 354-page book.

Part One includes the history of amateur theatre in Victoria, commencing in New South Wales in 1788, condensed from an award-winning PhD thesis.

Live cultural performances presented by First Nations People for over 60,000 years are respectfully acknowledged.

Part Two contains tories from 129 currently operating amateur musical and non-musical theatre companies in urban and regional Victoria.

There is also a tribute list of known past theatre companies no longer operating, and some analytical research data results from field research interviews with representatives from 70 theatre companies The book is being launched online on Zoom at 2pm on Saturday September 5 by theatre historian Frank Van Straten, and speakers will include the Presidents of the Victorian Drama League, Music Theatre Guild of Victoria and Theatre Heritage Australia.

There is a website - www.inthenameof theatre.com.au - from which readers can place advance orders the book online. $49.50 includes free shipping anywhere in Australia.

● The front cover of In the Name of Theatre: the History, Culture and Voices of Amateur Theatre in Victoria. All profits go to The Victorian Drama League and Music Theatre Guild of Victoria

Sunday Circus Cinema

Raise The Curtain

■ Frankston Arts Centre presents Raise the Curtain as the next livestream performance in their Digital Series on Thursday, July 30, at 7.30pm.

With many people craving engagement, connection, or even escapism while stuck at home, the arts are more important now than ever.

Audiences are invited to attend this online performance to support the line-up of performers from the music theatre industry in Raise the Curtain.

Hosted by Jimmy Rees, Raise the Curtain will feature pop, rock and musical theatre classics live-streamed to audiences at home via Facebook and YouTube.

Featuring Bella Paige (The Voice, Runner Up 2018), Angela Scundi (Thoroughly Modern Millie), Simon Gleeson (Les Miserables), Natalie O'Donnell (Mamma Mia), Euan Doidge (Priscilla Queen of the Desert) and many more.

Tickets are priced at whatever you can afford. 100 per centof ticket sales will be distributed among artists on the night and local companies PLOS Musical Productions and Panorama Theatre Company.

For further information, visit https:// artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/ Whats_On_-_Buy_Tickets/ Raise_The_Curtain ● We regret to advise the passing of Ralph Baker, who starred in Channel 0’s Deadly Earnest in the 1960s.

People Thoughts of travelling

● Suinday Circus Cinema ■ As part of an ongoing Sunday Circus Cin- to battle it out and share their insights, reviews ema series on a new Youtube channel, the and criticisms.

Following the show, Sal Frances will host a Women's Circus 2003 show Ghosts will be presented online on Sunday, (July 26) from 4pm- live Q and A with community performer from Ghosts’ Debby Maziarz.

5.45 pm.

There will also be an opportunity to ask quesSupported by Maribyrnong City Council, this production was a physical meditation on tions and learn more about the process and stories behind this show. loss and change, tenderness and courage.

Tune in Sunday (July 26) , 4pm - 5.45pm Audiences can join the team before the film screening to meet film critics Gayvid and Mar- https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCnMvQ4OPFjR95m0f0Clq2sQ/playlists gay (aka Sal Frances and Gen Butler).

- Cheryl Threadgold Gayvid and Margay beam in from isolation

● Cliff Peel ■ Now that all Melbourne and some of regional Victoria is in lockdown with nowhere to go, the thought of travelling somewhere, anywhere, is more than usually enticing.

Perhaps you are dreaming of travelling by watching endless train discovery programs on television, keeping company with Michael Portillo or Tony Robinson.

But in Melbourne is another inveterate traveller, retired journalist Cliff Peel, who has been an adventurer all his life and he has taken to print to share his travel adventures with us.

So while we can't go anywhere at the moment, we can take a journey with Cliff by reading his new book, Yarns of a Traveller.

As Cliff relates, a yarn is a colloquial Australian word for a story or a chat, and these travel yarns have been collected over the past 70 years.

Cliff visits places near and far, and regales us with his experiences while he grappled with local customs, foreign languages and the vagaries of public transport around the world.

He says you won't find stories like these in travel brochures, as they cover unusual adventures, quirky incidents and strange characters.

So what inspired this young octogenarian to take to print?

"During the years I've often talked to people in an informal manner about the various adventures that happened in my travels and someone said 'why don't you put it in a book?' so I did," Cliff said.

"Once I saw all the photos and notes I have, my memory was stirred into action. I'm just sitting down, chatting, as though I'm sitting at a table with a glass of wine or beer and telling you little things that happened to me over my travels.

“Sometimes they are amusing, sometimes they are testing or a bit personal, but they are just little stories that people can relate to if they have been travelling.

“And if they haven't been travelling, they can imagine what might happen to them, and discover what fun it is to travel!" Cliff said.

On a personal note, Cliff was a kind and avuncular afternoon chief of staff on this naïve cadet journalist's first day in the ABC newsroom, 40 years ago.

Cliff taught me so many fundamentals of journalism that have stayed with me, so it's rather fun to now write about my former boss, knowing that he can't change my copy.

Yarns of a Traveller is a terrific read, so why not give yourselves a treat during the lockdown - buy the book, then put your feet up, and have a glass of wine with Cliff as you join him on his adventures.

Yarns of a Traveller by Cliff Peel is available as a paperback form www.book depository.com by searching for Cliff Peel, or as an e-book from www.booktopia.com.au - Julie Houghton

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Victorian Arts At Daylesford An introduction and Welcome from Tina Banitska" The Convent, once known as the Holy Cross Convent and home to a group of Presentation Sisters, has always been a place of creativity, learning and reflection. The dream is for The Convent is to continually reinforce this purpose.

Many people feel very attached to The Convent. Past students and nuns return to relive part of their history, whilst many art lovers attend the gallery exhibitions regularly.

Visitors enjoy the gist shops and café , and There is constant delight from visitors' warm response to this special place.

Since its establishment in 1991, The Convent Gallery has expanded gradually over the years. Most recently its function wing, taking place of what was the near derelict St Michael's Day School. The extensive renovation includes two state-of-the-art reception and conference areas, a large commercial kitchen, penthouse apartment, stylish lounge bar and new art exhibition areas. The magnificent gardens have also expanded and it is pleasing to have them compared to the gardens in Versailles, France."

The Convent Daylesford 7 Daly St, Daylesford - Peter Kemp

Linden New Art Linden New Art 30 Years: First held in 1990. Linden New Art's iconic Linden Postcard Show continues to provide artists from all walks of life the opportunity to present their artwork inside the gallery' striking Victorian-era building nestled in the heart of St Kilda. The call for entries opened to the public on July 14, with a deadline of August 25. The exhibition is scheduled to run from October 24 to January 31.

The gallery has big plans to celebrate its 30th birthday milestone as it looks back n the exhibitions vibrant history. This year's show will include a special selection of artworks by an illustrious group of Linden Postcard Show alumni, which includes the likes of John Campbell,AbdulAbdullah, Penny Byrne and many more.

The much-loved exhibition is open-entry and attracts artists from across Australia showcasing thousands of small artworks from a diverse range of artists, from emerging to established.

Since 1990, art-lovers and art collectors alike have been able to buy a mini-masterpiece from the show and support a living artist.

Linden New Art Director, Melinda Martin says "The Linden Art Show is an iconic exhibition that celebrates creativity and inclusivity. It is a testament to the popularity of the show that has continued for so many years - it is well-loved and it actually just keeps getting bigger. The show continues to provide an important step in the career of emerging artists as well as an opportunity for artists to sell their work and connect with a large community of art-lovers. Year after year visitors come to explore the show. We can't wait to see what new work we receive this year."

Artists can submit up to three works, with no set theme in place. The main rule is that all works must measure 8 by 10 inches (20,32 by 25.4cm) exactly, including framing.

Entries opened July 14 and close August 28m 11,50pnm.

Contact www.lindenpostcardsow.com.au Linden Postcard Show 2020-21> 30th Birthday Celebration Opening Friday August 23. - January 31.

Linden NewArt 26 Acland St, St Kilda - Peter Kemp

Midsumma Apps

■ La Mama Theatre is calling for Midsumma 2021 applications until July 24..

Applicants might have an idea, script or work in development, and if wishing to be part of Midsumma 2021 at La Mama Theatre, applicants are invited to send their proposals to Liz Jones liz@lamama.com.au and proposals@lamama.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

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Melb. Jazz Festival ■ Jazz and contemporary music enthusiasts can enjoy the final installment of These Digital Times – an online music festival series featuring local and international artists presented by the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

Following the success of the May and June series, the next These Digital Times program on Saturday, July 25, will be live-streamed via the MIJF website direct to YouTube from 11.30am to 10.30pm.

Hadley Agrez, MIJF CEO said, “Live music remains impacted by COVID-19 restrictions, especially in Melbourne and also across the globe. Our adapted program continues to support artists to perform via a virtual broadcast to audiences around the world.”

An international duo headlining the July series features long-time collaborators at the cutting edge of the next generation of jazz – Taylor McFerrin (keyboards and beatboxer) and Marcus Gilmore (drums), who will present a split-screen set recorded in lockdown separately from their respective homes.

From Italy, the genre-crossing music created

by Vince Abbracciante and his accordion is moody, ethereal and gripping as he dives deep into psychedelic jazz music.

These Digital Times continues to create opportunities for Melbourne-based musicians, including Paul Grabowsky, who will perform a rare solo piano set revisiting his 2014 released album, Solo.

Award-winning drummer, David Jones will be joined by his friends Stephen Magnusson (guitar) and Evri Evripidou (six-string bass and effects) in an exploration of new musical territory; while improvising flutist, Erica Tucceri, will perform her latest project Vacilando with a stunning cinematic backdrop created by a live video artist.

As part of this year’s MIJF Take Note program, saxophonist Holly Moore will debut a new commission with her sextet. Initiated in 2019, the MIJF Take Note program celebrates emerging female and gender diverse leaders in jazz.

For children and families, the Junkadelic Brass Band will lead a workshop in DIY musicmaking; and for those working in the music and creative industries, there will be a panel conversation about the funding landscape and a roundtable discussion focused on career pathways for emerging artists.

These Digital Times will culminate in the premiere of new material from Barney McAll’s forthcoming album, Precious Energy. It will be a wild ride of psychedelic jazz, electronica and improvisation featuring McAll on piano, Rita Satch and Belle Bangard on vocals, Julien Wilson on tenor saxophone and a rhythm section that includes Hiatus Kaiyote’s Paul Bender alongside Leigh Fisher on drums.

Following each monthly These Digital Times editions, concerts are available on the MIJF website. The program has included music and workshops for kids and families; career development panels for artists and industry; as well as performances from emerging artists and some of the big names in Australian and international jazz and contemporary music.

The first two series in May and June have been viewed over 22,500 times across Australia, North America, Asia, the United Kingdom, Europe and South America.

Presented by MIJF, These Digital Times has been conceived and developed in conjunction with The Vizard Foundation and is also supported by the Victorian government through Creative Victoria (as principal government partner) and the City of Melbourne (as major government partner). ★ Program 11.30am. Junkadelic Brass Band – Jazz workshop for the whole family (Australia) 12 Noon. Career Development Panel: The funding landscape 1pm. David Jones and friends (Australia) 2.45pm. Erica Tucceri – Vacilando (Australia)

● Holly Moore 3.30pm. Roundtable Discussion: Pathfinding – Leadership programs in improvised music 4pm. Vince Abbracciante (Italy) 5.30pm. MIJF: Take Note – The Holly Moore Sextet (Australia) 7pm. Paul Grabowsky AO (Australia) 8.15pm. Taylor McFerrin featuring Marcus Gilmore (USA) 9.15pm. Barney McAll – Precious Energy (Australia) - Cheryl Threadgold

Take Over

■ Arts Centre Melbourne in partnership with Melbourne Fringe returns to present the fourth year of the Take Over! commission with a new approach.

The Take Over! program has commissioned 10 artists/companies to make unique works which will be developed online and presented during Melbourne Fringe 2020.

The Take Over! program supports independent, visionary artists to push their creative boundaries. This year, they have been asked to develop a work that will include a two-week at-home residency culminating in a final event during Melbourne Fringe in November, which could be performed live or online.

“We received a staggering 94 applications for this project from Victorian independent artists – bold, courageous and inspiring ideas from many of our leading performance makers,” says Arts Centre Melbourne Creative Producer, Theatre and Contemporary Performance, Daniel Clarke.

“Reflecting on the artists that have been selected I am excited by the breadth of life experience that the 2020 Take Over! artists bring to the program,” From July to September, the two-week online residencies will be a chance for the artists to explore and connect with their audiences during their creative developments.

Practising within a Coronavirus landscape – this new-found way of working – will be a crucial part to their artistic process and realising the outcomes of the work.

“Spanning dance, theatre, spoken word, music, live art and installation we asked artists to consider their relationship with their audience, both online and in real life.

“I’m confident that this year’s Take Over! will result in many new works being created, works that capture a moment in time and ignite the imaginations of both our artists and audiences,” says Clarke.

At the beginning of each residency, the artists will introduce themselves and give a short introduction to the work they will be developing. By the end of the fortnight, the artists will engage with their audiences online; opening their creative process through streaming their content – all of which will be live captioned. Then, come November, all commissioned works will be presented together as part of a one-off durational event during Melbourne Fringe. Details for this to be announced in due course.

- Cheryl Threadgold

Observations Benalla Gallery Benalla Art Gallery has re-opened.

Hours Friday to Monday 10am - 3pm.

Exhibitions: Kirstin Berg - Still in Love with the World is a call to arms, exploring the artist's "concern about the incessant music and skewed distribution of power in the world, our compromised environment , and the resulting anxiety many of us share about the future.

Exhibition closes November 15.

Ken Done - Paintings you probably haven't seen.

Features a selection of paintings executed between 2000 and 2017 largely from the artist's private collection.

As such, many of these works reflect Ken's personal relationships with those closest to him, for example the large Judy canvas and the four quirky dog portraits and his immediate surroundings, primary his home on Sydney's Chinaman's Beach.

All of the paintings reveal Ken's love of colour and life.

Exhibition opens July 25 and runs until October 25.

Benalla Art Gallery , Botanical Gardens Bridge St, Benalla - Peter Kemp

Indian Film Festival

■ The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne has announced that four of India’s most popular and prolific filmmakers will work with selected Victorian filmmaking teams to mentor and then shoot short films on the themes of Race, Disability, Sexuality and Gender.

The shorts will be compiled into one film entitled My Melbourne which will premiere at IFFM 2021 before travelling on the international film circuit.

The four film makers are Kabir Khan (Kabul Express, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Tiger Zinda Hai, 83), Rima Das (Bulbul Can Sing, Village Rockstars), Onir (My Brother Nikhil, I am) and Imtiaz Ali (Jab We Met, Rockstar, Jab Harry Met Sejal).

IFFM Festival Director Mitu Bhowmick Lange said: “This exciting initiative gives Victorian screen practitioners a once in a lifetime opportunity to work with some of the world’s best film makers and also develop relationships with them.

“I am delighted and thrilled that IFFM has secured four of India’s most diverse voices of independent cinema for these workshops and the creation of four short films on the core values of IFFM – diversity and inclusivity.”

The Festival is now calling for authentic migrant experience story ideas. Each of the four selected teams will be assigned a budget to create an original script, striving for creativity, originality and pure storytelling.

Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das and Onir will workshop and develop the selected stories and oversee pre-production with the teams via zoom.

Should travel restrictions be lifted, the four filmmakers will travel to Melbourne to shoot the films. For this short film initiative, IFFM has partnered with Blackmagic Design.

Rima Das said, “It’s an honour to receive this invitation. It’s essential for filmmakers to examine the world around them from the prism of its socio-political context. The short film will allow us to bring in authentic livedin stories that often get lost in popular culture.”

Kabir Khan says, “Celebration of our diversity is a dialogue that should be fostered in current times. In the post-pandemic world, being one with each other in a community should be the single most important takeaway.

The virus has shown us the futility of everything else. I am excited at the opportunity presented by IFFM and looking forward to the experience.”

Imtiaz Ali adds, “The last few months have been full of life lessons for all of us. Viewing stories of identity in the context of the diverse society that we are all a part of is quintessential for us to chart our path ahead. I am looking forward to meeting a new set of people and understanding their life stories for the screen.”

Expressions of interest: info@iffm.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

51 years ago, man walked on the moon ■ Hi everyone, from my suite at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites comes this week's news.

Out and About

Neil, Buzz make history

■ Fifty years ago, on July 20, 1969, millions of people sat riveted to their television screens to watch the first humans land on the moon.

The ghostly, black-and-white footage showed US astronaut Neil Armstrong stepping off the ‘Eagle’ landing module onto the moon's surface, followed by fellow astronaut Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin Jr. Armstrong's first words have become as historic as those images of his first steps: He described the moon's surface as fine-grained, "almost like powder”. The lunar landscape, he said, was beautiful.

"It has a stark beauty all its own. It's like much of the high desert of the United States," he said. "It's different, but it's very pretty out here."

The two astronauts took photographs and collected rock samples. They left behind a US flag, scientific instruments, and a commemorative plaque reading: "We came in peace for all mankind."

Armstrong and Aldrin stayed a total of 21 hours on the moon, 2½ of them outside the ‘Eagle’ lander.

After spending the night on the moon, they lifted off to rejoin their fellow crew member Michael Collins in the orbiting Columbia command and service modules, which safely brought them back to Earth on July 24.

Armstrong and Aldrin were the first of 12 astronauts, all US citizens, to walk on the moon. The last, Eugene Cerman, left the moon in December 1972 as part of the Apollo 17 mission.

The historic 1969 landing was a huge victory for the United States, which had been engaged in a fierce space race with the Soviet Union.

Moscow had already launched the first satellite into orbit and put the first man, Yury Gagarin, in space.

More info on the young 90-year-old astronaut Buzz Aldrin is available at: buzzaldrin.com

Easy breakdown

● Pictured at lunch with the great man. Second Man on the Moon, Astronaut Buzz Aldrin with Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites Managing Director Alan Johnson.

Political basketballl ■ As the NBA prepares to play an abbreviated season, the league has also taken steps to proclaim it is aligned with the current social justice movement by painting ‘Black Lives Matter’ on the courts. Additionally, the players and the teams have agreed to permit players to sport approved words and phrases on their uniforms during the first four games.

The approved list, released over the weekend, includes 'AntiRacist', 'Ally', 'Say Her Name', 'I Can't Breathe', 'Enough', 'Black Lives Matter', and 'How many More'.

Does anyone remember a time when professional sports were all about your team winning or losing the game and not infused with politics? Who would have thought just five years ago that the National Anthem would become one of the most controversial things in our country? And now it's spreading everywhere.

All Lives Matter

GavinWood

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

Come and visit us ■ If you are considering coming over for a holiday to see the stars later on in 2020, then I have got a special deal for you.

We would love to see you at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, 8585 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood.

I have secured a terrific holiday deal for readers of the Melbourne Observer and The Local Paper.

Please mention 'Melbourne Observer' when you book to receive the 'Special Rate of the Day' for your advance bookings.

Please contact: Jennifer at info@ramadaweho.com

The World has gone mad ■ The child birthing information web portal likely received a spike in traffic after it posted a new list of suggested "woke" terminology to be used when speaking about the birth of a baby.

Suggesting a switch to more "gender-inclusive" language sparked considerable mocking on social media.

For example, the mother should now be referred to as a "birthing person" and the act formerly known as breastfeeding should be called "chest feeding."

"Part of its mission, though, is to make the childbirth experience less-gendered, and in order to do that, you need to use less-gendered language.

For example, instead of 'mother,' use 'birthing person.'" via Twitchy.com. We get it. The farthest edges of the liberal Left side of our world is intent on eliminating all gender references.

Wrong way, go back ■ A Minneapolis community, just a few miles away from where George Floyd died while in the custody of the Minneapolis Police Department, pledged to "check its privilege," allowing hundreds of transients and homeless individuals to take up residents on their front lawns and pledging not to call the police to handle incidents of drug abuse and mental illness. Now that same town's residents are concerned things have gotten out of hand. Crime is rampant and the homeless encampment now has more than 300 people. Powderhorn Park residents, mostly left-leaning white women, were instrumental in declaring their town a "safe zone" for the underprivileged and pressing the town's residents to agree to a pact not to call the police or other public safety resources if they felt threatened. After all, their opposition to crimes, including property damage and theft, was born of white privilege.

■ Let's assume that 100 people are infected with the Coronavirus out of a population of 1000, with one in 10 wearing masks, keeping an appropriate distance, and quarantining if necessary.

The model shows that 30 days later, the virus would have killed 156 people.

After three months, the death toll reaches 460with 510 now infected.

However, our model shows that if half the population practices safe protocols, infections after 90 days drop to 293 and deaths drop even more dramatically, to 149 about one-third of the lives lost under looser measures.

A large cloud of virus-laden droplets can be released high into the air when you flush a toilet and it can hang around long enough to be inhaled by others, a new study says.

The new Coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can be found in the feces of infected people, and this finding suggests it could be transmitted through the use of toilets, according to the authors.

The study was published June 16 in the journal Physics of Fluids. "One can foresee that the velocity of upward-flowing aerosol particles will be even higher when a toilet is used frequently, such as in the case of a family toilet during a busy time or a public toilet serving a densely populated area."

● George Floyd

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■ A Harvard graduate is blaming supporters of President Donald Trump after being fired from her "dream job" at financial services and consulting firm Deloitte LLP after she made a "threat" against individuals who say "All Lives Matter" instead of "Black Lives Matter."

Claira Janover posted a video to TikTok several days ago, and in it, she used a poorly crafted metaphor to explain the difference between "All Lives Matter" and "Black Lives Matter" a metaphor that read, to some on social media, as a direct threat of violence.

Janover complained about "the nerve, the sheer entitled Caucasity to say 'All Lives Matter'" and talked about "stabbing" as a way of demonstrating the difference between "All Lives Matter" and "Black Lives Matter."

"I'ma stab you," Janover says in the video, zooming in on her face. "I'ma stab you, and while you're struggling and bleeding out, I'm a show you my paper cut and say, 'My cut matters, too.'" She says the "stabbing" bit was meant to be an analogy, according to the New York Post, but the diatribe cost her her job, regardless.

"Standing up for Black Lives Matter put me in a place online to be seen by millions of people," Janover said in a new video posted to TikTok Wednesday. "The job that I'd worked really hard to get and meant a lot to me has called me and fired me because of everything. During the video, Janover gestured to what appears to be a page from the company's website and noted that she was axed 'even though they claim to stand against systematic bias, racism, and unequal treatment,'" per the post. Her now-former employer, Deloitte, has not made a statement in regards to Janover's dismissal, but Janover suggests she was targeted by "Trump supporters" who simply did not want to hear her message.

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■ Phyllis Diller is unstoppable. This clever American comedienne is still active at the age of 95.

Phyllis started out as a pianist, got married, raised a family and re-invented herself as a comic, bringing joy and laughter to millions of fans for more than 50 fifty years.

Phyllis Ada Driver was born in Lima, Ohio in 1917 and was an only child. At primary school and college Phyllis practised her comedy on her fellow students.

After graduating from college in 1935 she attended Chicago's Sherwood Music Conservatory hoping to become a concert pianist. She went to University where she met Sherwood Diller and they married in 1939.

Their first child was born in 1940. Whilst raising an increasing family (Phyllis had six children) she worked as an advertising copywriter and continuity writer at a radio station.

During the evenings Phyllis appeared at amateur engagements as a ‘stand up’ comedienne.

She was a contestant on the television quiz show You Bet Your Life, hosted by Groucho Marx. Phyllis said in later life that she was petrified.

When Groucho asked her if she was married Phyllis replied "Yes, I've worn a wedding ring for 18 years now."

To which Groucho snapped, "Really, oh well, two more payments and it'll be all yours."

Her big break came when Phyllis got an en-

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Whatever Happened To ...

Phyllis Diller

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

gagement at the famous Purple Onion nightclub in San Francisco. She was so popular that her season was extended to eighty seven weeks.

This led to appearances on many of the popular television shows and her fame spread internationally.

She became a good friend of Bob Hope and appeared on his television shows.

Her film credits included Splendor In The Grass, The Fat Spy, Boy Did I Get The Wrong Number, Eight On The Lam and The Sunshine Boys.

Here are some examples of some of her great one-liners I never made Who's Who but I'm featured in What's That.

● Phyllis Diller If I were a building - I'd be condemned.

At night everything either comes off or out.

In the early 1960s she toured in stage productions such as Dark At The Top of the Stairs, Wonderful Town and Happy Birthday.

In 1965 Phyllis divorced her husband and a month later married Warde Donovan, the marriage lasted for 10 years.

In 1970 she played Dolly Levi in Hello Dolly on Broadway and surprised the critics with her fine singing voice.

Phyllis toured Australia many times and appeared on television shows. She was a regular on The Don Lane Show and was a special guest on the very last show in 1983.

Phyllis underwent plastic surgery for the first time at the age of 55 and used it in her comedy routines along with references to her husband ‘Fang’.

In 1999 Phyllis suffered a heart attack and had a pacemaker fitted.

She announced her official retirement in 2002.

Several months ago Phyllis attended a Blue Ribbon Holiday Party at the famous Bel Air Hotel and is in good health.

Phyllis Diller did not get into showbusiness till her mid thirties and made the world laugh with her zany comedy.

You just had to look at her in her wigs and outlandish costumes and she would make you laugh - one of the great ‘stand up’ comics of our time.

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

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

Gems on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast

■ John Rozentals unearths some virtual gems on Queensland's Capricorn Coast.

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

As governments across the world implement social distancing in the efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, operators on the Capricorn Coast, near Rockhampton, are offering some of their signature experiences virtually.

While regular travel may be off the cards for the foreseeable future, virtual escapism is open to everyone with an internet connection.

Here are some places to take a tour - without leaving the couch.

Pumpkin Island Catering to only 34 guess, social distancing is not a new concept to Pumpkin Island. Guests can even rent the whole island to themselves.

Pumpkin Island is fortunate to be close to the mainland to offer a quick getaway, yet ultimate seclusion with very few guests.

This allows safe social distancing whilst enjoying fresh air, beautiful nature and an own self-contained cottage with minimal interaction with other guests or staff, if that is the desire.

Keppel Bay Marina Located at the gateway to the Keppel Group of Islands, Keppel Bay Marina claims to be the friendliest and largest marina in Northern Australia.

Keppel Kraken This is a water-play feature quite unlike any other.

With a mythical sea creature centrepiece and set against the spectacular backdrop of Keppel Bay, it's the perfect place to soak up some sunshine on the beautiful Capricorn Coast.

Singing Ship Set against a coastal vista of blue seas and with Great Keppel Island in the distance, the Singing Ship at Emu Park is a majestic monument that commemorates the area's legacy of the historical explorations of Captain James Cook, who discovered this bay in May 1770.

The Centenary of Anzac Memorial Walk The reflective memorial boardwalk and its gateway gallery entry are the focal point to this thought-provoking

Travel

Magnifique IV will be eight-day guided cycling tours between Amsterdam and Bruges, departing April to October and priced from $2490 per person.

Visit www.UTracks.com or phone 1300 303 368.

OK. With John O’Keefe Our very own Leo

McLaren Vale

with John Rozentals walk. The walkway is an emotional, reflective experience and provides a timeline of WW1's many major battles of war.

Villa Mar Colina Set high on Bluff Point in Yeppoon, boasting stunning views across Keppel Bay, long sandy beaches and the Keppel Isles, Villa Mar Colina is close to Yeppoon's Central Business District where visitors will find restaurants, plenty of shopping and access to Yeppoon's main beach.

Visit www.visitcapricorn.com.au.

Keep dreaming and start planning.

■ In these uncertain times, one thing remains true - McLaren Vale's warm and generous hospitality will continue.

The Vale recently launched a web page to encourage consumers to consider supporting regional businesses that have adjusted their trading and offerings to bring McLaren Vale to them at home.

The page is updated daily and includes eateries offering take-away or delivered meals with wine, and wineries offering different forms of sales with delivery.

Visit mclarenvale.info

Stunning views

■ Ride to the top of the world on a once-in-a-lifetime motorcycle tour to the base of Mt Everest.

It's an adventure-filled trip with stunning views of the snow-capped, sky-piercing Himalayas, and the 14day journey should be a bucket-list ride for motorcycle enthusiasts.

Nomadic Knights has a US$500 discount on its two-week 'Rode to Everest' ride, beginning in Kathmandu, in September next year, if booked by this April 30.

The tour climbs north to the high■ U Tracks will use its new altitude deserts, snow-crowned peaks, Magnifique IV on the canals of the deep gorges and high, prayer flagNetherlands and Belgium, offering draped passes of Tibet.

The 2340-kilometre round-trip daily cycling excursions between route will see adrenalin-seekers ride charming historic towns.

The 67-metre vessel will accom- classic Royal Enfield Himalayans modate up to 36 passengers and have across seemingly endless eight cabins on the lower deck and 10 switchbacks, past glaciers and turquoise lakes, with the sky-piercing, suites on the upper deck.

Each cabin and suite has a private Himalayan mountains providing a ensuite bathroom, individually con- stunning backdrop the whole way. trolled air conditioning, flat-screen The package is available for satellite TV, mini safe and hair dryer. US$5480 for riders.

Fares include accommodation, The upper-deck suites have double beds, a sitting area and a French bal- bike hire, breakfasts, dinners and mecony with floor-to-ceiling glass doors. chanical and logistical support The lower-deck cabins offer lots of throughout the trip. Flights to Nepal are natural light through large portholes extra.

Visit www.nomadicknights.com and twin beds.

- John Rozentals Among the offerings on

Magnifique

● Leo Sayer.

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

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

Pop phenomenom returns

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

Ace takes plunge

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

Vale Ken Shadie

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

Odd move by Seven

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

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

Veteran newsman Michael Usher is involved.

- John O’Keefe

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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs FILM: THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN: Genre: Biography/Drama.

Cast: Mel Gibson, Sean Penn, Eddie Marsan, Jennifer Ehle.

Year: 2019.

Rating: M. Length: 124 Minutes.

Stars: **½ Review: Biographical drama of Professor James Murray, who begins work compiling words for the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary in 1879, throughout which he receives over 10,000 entries submitted from a patient at Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum, Dr. William Minor.

Based on the book "The Surgeon of Crowthorne: A Tale of Murder, Madness and the Love of Words" by Simon Winchester, this is fascinating true-fife story on the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary is a solid effort, a beautifully filmed journey that holds interest throughout due to the performances of the two leads, most notably Mel Gibson as Professor James Murray, but only just. as it lacks a more coherent narrative and emotional depth and drive.

Co-written by acclaimed Oscar nominated writer-director John Boorman (Deliverance, Excalibur, Hope & Glory), and beginning as a personal project for Mel Gibson, who worked on adapting the book for over 20 years before production began, and who originally intended to direct, here he shines throughout with bursts of momentary spark as he attacks the monumental task ahead, however, as compelling and foreboding as he can be, it is Sean Penn as the doctor undergoing treatment at the Lunatic Asylum who all too continuously gives the film an overwhelmingly unevenness and heavyhandedness.

19th Century period detail, costume design and production design all excel, along with a stellar supporting cast that includes Jennifer Ehle, Natalie Dormer, Jeremy Irvine, Eddie Marsan and Steve Coogan, all at the top of their game, but sadly, following constant legal battles from beginning production in 2016 and now disavowed by Mel Gibson, first time feature director Farhad Safinia (credited here as P.B. Sherman), has created a n bitterly empty and ultimately unfulfilling experience in what should have been the cinematic equivalent of a real page turner, but ultimately remains a closed book.

FILM: FIELD OF DREAMS: 30th Anniversary 4K-ULTRA HD + Blu-ray . Special Edition: Genre: Fantasy/Drama.

Cast: Kevin Costner, Ray Liotta, Burt Lancaster, James Earl Jones.

Year: 1989.

Rating: PG. Length: 106 Minutes.

Stars: **** Verdict: The charming and haunting fantasy of a farmer who hears a voice that commands him to build a baseball field, so he does, and the results are startling.

Smart and intelligent script, controlled and sensitive direction and excellent performances from a top notch cast, most notably screen legend Burt Lancaster in his final big screen role, Ray Liotta as Baseball legend "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and James Earl Jones.

Writer/Director Phil Alden Robinson has created a funny, moving and unforgettable heart-rending journey of redemption, a poignant journey of pure joy every step of the way ... and you don't have to have any interest in baseball what so ever to be captured by its magic.

The new 30th Anniversary release features a breathtaking 4K Ultra High Definition transfer plus standard Blu-ray, and comes with a host of special features including Feature Commentary, Interviews and Featurettes. A Must See! FILM: THE KILLERS - Blu-Ray Special Edition: Genre: Crime/Drama/Mystery/Thriller.

Cast: Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson, John Cassavetes, Clu Gulager.

Year: 1964.

Rating: M. Length: 93 Minutes Stars: ***½ Verdict: Not the 1946 classic but "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" and "Dirty Harry" director Don Siegel's stylish and thrilling adaptation of the classic story of two professional hit men who try to find out who hired them for a job and why.

Lee Marvin gives a shattering, standout performance in his first big screen starring role as the volatile no-nonsense hit man, and is matched scene for scene by Clu Gulager as his menacing partner, along with the beautiful Angie Dickinson as the femme-fatale, John Cassavetes as the intended victim and future President Ronald Reagan in his final big screen role as the ruthless crime boss.

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Rourke’s Reviews Relic ■ (M). 89 minutes. Now streaming on Stan.

Again showing that genre filmmaking can provide the ideal framework to explore real-world social and personal issues, Relic is an immensely focused, smartly executed piece whose topic will resonate with many viewers who have had to deal with its overwhelming ramifications.

Kay (Emily Mortimer) and her grown daughter Sam (Bella Heathcote) arrive at the former's country family home when she receives a call saying that her mother, Edna (Robyn Nevin), has gone missing.

A police search ensues, and while all Kay and Sam can do is wait and hope, they see that Edna's house is falling into disrepair, but also notice that the doors have newly added locks on them.

When Edna suddenly reappears, Kay dismisses her behaviour as the onset of dementia, but as their stay lengthens, it appears there is something else in the house.

Co-writer/director Natalie Erika James makes an extraordinary feature film debut, intelligently mixing horror and drama (filled with symbolism) to often riveting effect.

James creates an oppressive atmosphere (at times reminiscent of films such as Hideo Nakata's Dark Water and Tony Scott's The Hunger), but never forgets the human anguish behind it, and has been blessed with three perfectly cast actors, all of whom deliver firstclass work.

Technically the film is also impressive. Relic is a real shot-in-thearm for the Australian film industry (and is a more sustained effort than Jennifer Kent's acclaimed The Babadook), and I can't wait to see what James does next.

RATING - ****

Greyhound ■ (M). 91 minutes. Now streaming on Apple TV+.

Despite an abundance of authentic technical detail, this adaptation of C.S. Forester's 1955 novel is ultimately underwhelming, almost solely due to a Tom Hanks screenplay that is sorely lacking in character depth and at least a modicum of back story.

The story, set in 1942, centres on Captain Krause (Tom Hanks), a veteran officer who is given command of a destroyer for the first time, where his mission will be to escort 37 convoy ships across the North Atlantic.

The most dangerous part of Krause's assignment will be to protect the supply ships for around the fifty hours where they won't have air support.

Those dangers become a reality when the convoy comes under attack by the notorious German UBoat unit known as The Wolf Pack.

The absence of character detail is obvious from the start, (blink and you'll miss Elisabeth Shue; Stephen Graham is criminally wasted), and seriously hampers any opportunity to become emotionally invested in proceedings.

As a lean, adrenaline-pumping thriller, Greyhound also falters, as Hanks' script is repetitive, basically serving up the same attack scenario again and again, with no well-defined characters to thread it together into a compelling whole.

Director Aaron Schneider, who hasn't helmed a film since the underrated Get Low in 2009, tries to keep everything as low-key and realistic as possible, an approach which not only partially suppresses Hanks' tendency to dip into Saving Private Ryan style sentimentalism and old-fashioned patriotism, but allows him to craft some effective sequences.

Greyhound aims to be concise and minimalist, but Hanks hasn't chosen his words carefully, leaving viewers more aware of nautical jargon, rather than creating a fascinating insight into the courageous people who spoke it.

Just watch Dick Powell's 1957 classic The Enemy Below instead.

RATING - **½

Japan Sinks ■ (MA). 10 episodes. Now streaming on Netflix.

World-renowned animator Masaaki Yuasa (Mind Game, Ride Your Wave) teams up with Pyeongang Ho (School-Live!, Sword Art Online) to bring the third adaptation of Sakyo Komatsu's best-selling novel to the screen, and while very different from the 1973 and 2006 live-action feature films, it is both unpredictable and engrossing.

The Japanese public are shocked by a series of horrendous earthquakes, and as we mainly see the events unfold through the eyes of one family, it is discovered that the entire country will end up under water.

The series is dour, grim and sad, but superbly balances the best and worst of human nature, and concludes in genuinely moving fashion.

RATING - ****½ - Aaron Rourke

Continued from left column Screen hit men would never be the same again, and it was these two performances that were the inspiration for the hit men duo of John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson in Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction, among many others.

Originally made for television as Universal Pictures first TV Movie of the Week it was considered to tense and violent and release in cinemas.

Great cast all shine in this razor sharp, nail-biting thriller that has never looked better and comes highly recommended!

An outstanding Special Feature includes: Reagan Kills: In this new video interview, best-selling writer Mark Eliot (Ronald Reagan: The Hollywood Years) discusses the life, legacy and Hollywood image of Ronald Reagan.

Screen Killer: Writer Dwayne Epstein (Lee Marvin: Point Blank) discusses the life, legacy and character image of Lee Marvin, as well as the production history of The Killers.

- James Sherlock

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JULY 19-25 THE DVD AND BLU-RAY TOP RENTALS & SALES: 1. THE INVISIBLE MAN [Horror/Mystery/ Sci-Fi/Elisabeth Moss, Aldis Hodge].

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

3. THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN [Biography/Drama/Mel Gibson, Sean Penn].

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEW HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: INHERIT THE VIPER [Crime/Thriller/Drama/ Josh Hartnett, Owen Teague].

DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: THE SOPHIA LOREN COLLECTION: Volume Two: That Kind of Woman, A Breath of Scandal, Judith, A Countess From Hong Kong.

NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: MIDSOMER MURDERS: Season 20.

RICH MAN, POOR MAN: Complete Collection.

RETURN TO EDEN: Complete Collection.

GHOST STORY/CIRCLE OF FEAR: Complete Series.

CHRONICLE MYSTERIES: Collection One. WWE: Money In The Bank 2020.

- James Sherlock

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Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Gretta now at ABC ■ Melbourne singer songwriter Gretta Ziller has joined the ABC Music roster with a new single to showcase.

Her eclectic style includes stylistic references to genres including jazz, blues, rock, pop and classical, and that eclecticism says head of ABC music and events, Natalie Waller, is why the label is excited to welcome Ziller to the imprint.Good Friday Ap

Lachlan’s first

■ Mt Eliza artist Lachlan Bryan and The Wildes has released there first vinyl record.

The single, You Remind Me Of Myself, has been on high rotation with the ABC's Double J best new music program and other digital platforms.

Lockdown for Lachlan has seen him keeping busy with some Facebook live streaming shows and producing others artists work too. www.lachlanbryanandthewildes.com

Bruce not happy

■ Former3DB announcer and band manager Bruce Stewart was not happy at Channel 9 ignoring his group the Phantoms on the screening of the Beatles Festival Hall concert.

Bruce took to Facebook to write “thanks Channel 9 for ignoring my group the Phantoms who opened the show and were seen backing Johnny Devlin and Johnny Chester.

Did not even rate a mention!”

- Rob Foenander

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Have some Ladera, my dear

■ John Rozentals salutes an inspired piece of Clare Valley vineyard establishment and finds himself saying 'Have some Ladera, my dear'.

These days just about every winemaker seems to be spruiking access to tempranillo and the Spanish red variety is the in-vogue flavour.

Just 15 or so years ago it wasn't like that and the Clare Valley's Tim Adams was an Australian pioneer with the variety.

Adams already thought he was too old to bother with experiments but considered the valley a natural match for the variety's Riojan homeland.

If the variety had done well there it should do okay where he came from, just outside of the town of Clare to the north of Adelaide, so he took the plunge and planted a substantial vineyard of the variety.

So convinced of the success of his move was he that he took an exploratory trip to Spain to meet the winemakers and taste wines in Rioja.

There Tim met Isaac Muga, of the noted winemaking dynasty.

Isaac agreed to work with Tim in Clare for vintage 2004.

That year Tim had planted planted 6.5 hectares of tempranillo on a dry-grown site to the east of his winery.

He named this unique site 'Ladera', Spanish for 'slope' or 'hillside', as it had a very valuable and

beautiful steep easterly aspect.

When Isaac took his first steps in the new vineyard he said "Ah Ladera".

The name stuck and the rest is history.

WINE REVIEWS Lillypilly 2019 Barbera ($19.50): I don't normally review the same wine twice but I've made an exception here because this totally unwooded lightish dry red is so different.

Sure, it has become slightly more bitter since release but that shouldn't matter with food. More importantly, it's as fresh and fragrant as the day it was made, and I see

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Tim Adams 2014 Schaefer Shiraz ($40): This is a good, grippy full-bodied dry red and I like it. The vineyard was established by the Schaefer family in the 1980s and subsequently purchased by Tim Adams and his wife Pam Goldsack, who obviously know their Clare grapes well.

It's a richly flavoured wine with ample dark-berry flavours and plumminess. Try it with roast beef of just about any persuasion.

WINE OF THE WEEK Tim Adams 2016 Ladera Tempranillo ($40): Like the

Schaefer Shiraz, this dry red is par of theAdams' 'Single-Vineyard' series of wines.

Small berries have led to intense flavous in this savoury number which is remarkably juicy and has a decided streak of cinnamon.

The wine has at least a decade's future in the cellar but, if you mus try it now, do it the favour of matching it with high-quality roast lamb complete with trimmings.

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THE T OP 5 THINGS TOP WE NO WC AN’T NOW CAN’T DO OR S AY SA 5.Sing “Black and White Rag” 4. Go to our doctor and complain about having “Hic Cups”.

3. Putting up a sign in a shop in Carlton “Shop Early Before The Day Goes”.

2. After falling off a boat“Throw me a buoy!”

1.“My Mum is going through Personapause!”

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2420 Plenty Rd, Whittlesea. Phone: 9716 2226 Trading hours. Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm. Saturday 8:30am-3pm. Sunday 9am-1pm These hours are subject to change. Please keep up to date on changes via our website and Facebook page.

During this COVID pandemic we are classed as an essential business and we are still open 7 days Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5pm Saturday 8:30am - 3pm Sunday 9am - 1pm For all your hardware needs • Haymes Paint • Garden supplies • Silicone • Plumbing supplies • Hand tools • Makita power tools and accessories • Framing pine, treated pine, F17 hardwood, LVLs, decking and much more.

Call us on 9716 2226 to arrange contactless payment and delivery options.

Present this voucher in store (or mention it for a phone order) Only valid for in-store items only.

No special orders. Minimum spend $50.

NOT VALID FOR ANY AGENTS Wide Span sheds, Steel Chief sheds, Elgas, BOC etc

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GRAND Re-Opening Grand Central Hotel, Yea

NOW OPEN

LUNCH AND DINNER Lunch: 12 Noon-2pm Dinner: 6pm-8.30pm Max.: 10 per table

Meet the new publicans Phil and Patrice Larkin Friendly atmosphere.

• Spaghetti • Seafood • Beer Battered Flathead • Angus Steak Sandwich • Chicken Schnitzel • Pub Chicken Parma • Rissoles, Bacon & Mash Grill • 300gm Angus • Lamb Cutlets

Enjoy Patrice’s piano playing on Parma Night.

Patrice will be happy to play requests.

Vegetarian , Gluten Free

Come in and enjoy the familiar surroundings of the Grand Central Hotel, Yea - bring the family.

Desserts • Berry Bread • Ice Cream • Coffee, Tea Carlton Draught Great Nor thern Canadian Club

Enjoy a sit-down meal with table service.

It’s a good idea to phone ahead to make booking.

(Maximum 10 per table under current rules.)

You can now order a casual drink.

There’s soup of the day, and plenty for the kids: chicken strips, fish, party pies and sausage rolls.

All with chips.

Wednesdays: Parma Night. $18 each.

Parma, Chips and Salad available to take-away. $18

GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL 64 HIGH STREET, YEA

BOOKINGS RECOMMENDED: 5797 2513

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NEW PRICE PRICE NEW UNDER C ONTRA CT CONTRA ONTRACT

Superb Investment or First home!

• 3 bedroom home with open plan living.

• Open fire place & split system heating and cooling.

• Great undercover deck and secure rear yard.

• Double carport and lockup garage with power and concrete floor. $289,500

Neatly renovated Eildon home:• Open plan living, new kitchen with stone benches • Split system & wood heater for heating and cooling • 2 bedrooms with built in robes • Undercover bbq area, lockup garage/ workshop and carport $295,000

Eildon

Ideal investment or First Home • 3 bedroom brick home on just over 1000sqm • Kitchen with dishwasher, living with wood heater • Large secure yard with deck and single lockup garage • Currently rented for $300 per week until Sept, 2020 $349,000

Escape to the country • Approx 20 Acres of gently undulating land.

• Situated down a quiet country lane, backing on the Great Victoria Rail Trail.

• Large dam with Rural zoning ready to build your dream home (STCA). $265,000

Yarck

Marysville

NEW PRICE PRICE NEW UNDER C ONTRA CT CONTRA ONTRACT

SOLD

On Top of The World:Large family home situated on just under 5Acres of land comprising of Master bedroom with walk through robe and ensuite with spa, 3 double bedrooms with built in robes, 3 bathrooms with showers and toilets. Study / Office with storage or 5th bedroom. Open plan living with great rural views from the large double glazed windows. Large modern Kitchen with walk in pantry and dishwasher. Down stairs comprises of Games/rumpus room, Theatre room and study/ office or 5th bedroom. Enjoy the views from the wrap around merbau deck and spacious outdoor entertaining arears. Large 4 car carport plus a Huge lockup colourbond Garage measuring 7.5m W x 16m L x 2.7m H with concrete floor

Opportunity awaits • Large level block measuring 1017m2 approx • Views over Marysville surrounding hills • Power, Water & telecommunications ready to connect to • Walking distance to Marysville town centre $220,000

Director/ Sales Specialist- Belinda Hocking 0418 115 574 Sales Specialist- Jody Murphy 0422 184 231

Lifestyle land:• Flat parcel of land measuring just under 2.5Ac • Situated in the heart of Yarck in a quiet cul de sac.

• Power & telecommunications available to connect to • Fully fenced with beautiful large gum tree $220,000

Nutrien Harcourts Alexandra 56 Grant Street, Alexandra I 5772 3444

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‘EXPRESSION OF INTEREST’ Is required for storage sheds in Yea. We have a party that is going down the avenue of wanting to set up storage shedding for the purpose of renting them out to the public. They are open to all enquiries of size of sheds to accommodate marine, caravan and general storage Please contact Sharon Butcher on 0409 439 805

Property Management – SharonRishworth Butcher 0409 2799 Estate Sales Professional – Kerryn 0412439 346805., 169. 5797 kerryn.r@landmarkharcourts.com.au Real Real Estate Sales Professional – Kerryn 0412113 346927 169.

Property Management – SharonRishworth Butcher 0402 Contact Landmark Nutrien YeaYea forfor allall of of your Stock, Merchandise, Insurance & Financial Services 5797 2799 Contact your Stock, Merchandise, Insurance & Financial Services 5979 2799

Nutrien Harcourts Yea 52 High Street, Yea I 5797 2799