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SPECIAL FEATURE

Places To Go

Discover Your Backyard this Easter

■ With the colourful days of autumn almost upon us and Easter and school holidays just around the corner, now is the perfect time to discover your backyard with family and friends.

Here are some suggestions to explore with the whole family this autumn.

Alexandra Timber and Tramway Museum The Alexandra Timber and Tramway Museum is open over the Easter weekend on 3 and 4 April between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm and more generally every second and fourth Sunday of each month. The Museum gives a great insight into the rail history of the area as well as the chance to ride on a heritage train - perfect for the young and the young at heart. A monthly market also operates in the Museum's grounds on the second Saturday of each month from September through to May. KinPlayspaceandSteavensonFalls in Marysville The Kin Playspace at Gallipoli Park in Marysville is a fantastic adventure playground suitable for all ages. With interactive play equipment, meandering paths and beautiful sculptures and nature art, there is something to suit kids of all ages. There are also free BBQs, picnic facilities and an undercover area. The playspace sits right next to the Steavenson River, creating an ideal destination for a day trip.

If you're interested in a family-friendly walk, try Steavenson Falls. From the start of the trail at the car park, it's an easy stroll to the base of the waterfall. If you're looking for more of a workout, you can choose a more challenging route to the upper viewing platform, where you'll be able to take in views over the falls and beyond to Marysville. For those looking to start their walk from Marysville, the 7km return walk to the falls via the Tree Fern Gully trail is a great choice.

Y Water Discovery Centre at the Yea Wetlands The Y Water Discovery Centre is an excellent place to discover the important role that water and wetlands play in our natural environment. The Centre hosts some fantastic interactive activities for children and information which captures the history and importance of the Yea

● Steavenson Falls in Marysville

● Y Water Discovery Centre in Yea

● Alexandra Timber and Tramway Museum

● Buxton Mountain Bike Park

Outside, you can venture along the board walks and tracks within the Wetlands, which meander around the lagoons and billabongs formed by the Yea River. The Wetlands are home to platypus, rakali and a wide variety of fish.

You may also be lucky enough to spot a shy swamp wallaby or one of the many species of frogs that live here.

Buxton Mountain Bike Park For a bit more adventure, there is a range of family-friendly mountain bike parks in Murrindindi Shire. Buxton, a short distance from Marysville, is home to one of the most popular mountain bike parks. It offers a fantastic range of trails of varying lengths for riders of all abilities and is set amongst towering gums. For those just starting out, there is a short 500 metre 'green' trail, which loops through the bush, close to the river.

If you're looking for further options, both Lake Mountain and Eildon offer a range of mountain bike trails to keep avid bike riders entertained, including the epic Cascades trail running from the top of Lake Mountain all the way down to Marysville.

Camping at Murrindindi Scenic Reserve Murrindindi Scenic Reserve is an ideal choice for a family camping adventure. Located between Yea and the Kinglake Ranges, the Reserve boasts a selection of great camping spots, Pack the tent, sleeping bags and mats and your cooking gear or roll in with a camper trailer and set up your campsite amongst the bush. Get the marshmallows ready and enjoy the starry skies in true camping style. The next day, take a stroll along the river or walk to the foot of Wilhelmina Falls.

There's so much to see and do in your backyard this Easter! Want to find out more? Visit discoverdindi.com.au/yourbackyard or drop into one of our Visitor Information Centres, chat with one of our friendly local volunteers and pick up an Official Visitors Guide (or call us and we will send you one!) Don't forget to share your photos and stories about your experiences with us along the way via Instagram (and tag @discoverdindi).

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Where to pick up your free copy of The Local Paper ■ ALEXANDRA. Alexandra Newsagency. 82-84 Grant St. ■ ALEXANDRA. Corner Hotel.

65 Grant St. ■ ALEXANDRA. Endeavour Alexandra (BP). 10 Downey St. ■ ALEXANDRA. Foodworks. 102 Grant St. ■ ALEXANDRA. Mount Pleasant Hotel. 90 Grant St. ■ ALEXANDRA. Nutrien Harcourts. 56 Grant St. ■ ALEXANDRA. Shamrock Hotel. 80 Grant St. ■ ALEXANDRA. Simpson’s Fuel (Caltex). 25 Aitken St. ■ ALEXANDRA. Totally Trout. 42 Downey St. ■ BUXTON. Blue Igloo Roadhouse. 2200 Maroondah Hwy. ■ BUXTON. Buxton Hotel. 2192 Maroondah Hwy. ■ BUXTON. Shell Buxton. 2093 Maroondah Hwy. ■ DIAMOND CREEK. Diamond Creek Newsagency. Shop 62a Main Rd, Diamond Creek Plaza.

■ DOREEN. Doreen General Store. 920 Yan Yean Rd. ■ EILDON. Foodworks. 18 Main St. ■ ELTHAM. Eltham Newsagency.

2/963 Main Rd. ■ EPPING. APCO Service Station. Cnr McDonalds Rd and High St. ■ EPPING. Epping RSL. Harvest Home Rd. ■ FLOWERDALE. Flowerdale Community House. 36 Silver Creek Rd. ■ FLOWERDALE. Flowerdale Hotel. 3325 Whittlesea-Yea Rd. ■ FLOWERDALE. Hazeldene General Store. 6 Curlings Rd. ■ GLENBURN. Glenburn Roadhouse. 3883 Melba Hwy. ■ HURSTBRIDGE. Hurstbridge Newsagency. 900 Main Hustbridge Rd. ■ KANGAROO GROUND. Kangaroo Ground General Store.

280 Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd. ■ KINGLAKE. Cafe. WhittleseaKinglake Rd. ■ KINGLAKE. Foodworks. 12 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd. ■ KINGLAKE. Kinglake Pub. 28 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd. ■ KINGLAKE. United Service Station. 2 Glenburn-Kinglake Rd. ■ LAURIMAR. Laurimar Newsagency. 95 Hazel Glen Dr. ■ MANSFIELD. Foodworks. 119 High St. ■ MARYSVILLE. Foodworks.

40A Darwin St. ■ MERNDA. Mernda Villages Post Office. 50 Mernda Village Dr. ■ MOLESWORTH. Molesworth Store. 4353 Goulburn Valley Hwy. ■ NARBETHONG. Black Spur Inn. 436 Maroondah Hwy. ■ NARBETHONG. Black Spur Roadhouse. 264 Maroondah Hwy. ■ PANTON HILL. Panton Hill General Store. 586 Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Rd. ■ PANTON HILL. Panton Hill Hotel. 633 Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Rd. ■ PHEASANT CREEK. Flying Tarts Cafe. 888 WhittleseaKinglake Rd. ■ PHEASANT CREEK. Pheasant Creek Store. 884 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd. ■ RESEARCH. Research Post Office. 1546 Main Rd. ■ SMITHS GULLY. Smiths Gully General Store. 914 Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Rd. ■ SOUTH MORANG. Milk Bar. 15 Gorge Rd. ■ ST ANDREWS. St Andrews General Store. 10 Caledonia St. ■ ST ANDREWS. St Andrews Hotel. 79 Burns St. ■ STRATH CREEK. Strath Creek Post Office. 8 Glover Rd. ■ TAGGERTY. Taggerty General Store. 26 Taggerty-Thornton Rd. ■ THORNTON. 4 Ways Diner.

1369 Taggerty-Thornton Rd. ■ THORNTON. Rubicon Hotel.

1362 Taggerty-Thornton Rd.

■ THORNTON. Thornton General Store. 1365 TaggertyThornton Rd. ■ WATTLE GLEN. Peppers Paddock General Store. 13 Kangaroo Ground-Wattle Glen Rd. ■ WHITTLESEA. Champions IGA Supermarket. 2/16 Church St. ■ WHITTLESEA. El Azar Milk Bar. 13 Church St. ■ WHITTLESEA. Royal Mail Hotel. 29 Beech St. ■ WHITTLESEA. Whittlesea Bowls Club. 101 Church St. ■ WHITTLESEA. Whittlesea Court House. 74 Church St. ■ WHITTLESEA. Whittlesea NewsXpress. 45 Church St. ■ WOLLERT. Wollert General Store. 491 Epping Rd. ■ YARCK. Buck’s Country Bakehouse. 6585 Maroondah Hwy. ■ YARCK. Giddy Goat Cafe.

6606 Maroondah Hwy. ■ YARCK. Yarck Hotel.

Maroondah Hwy. ■ YEA. Amble Inn Cafe. 24 High St. ■ YEA. Country Club Hotel. 18 High St. ■ YEA. Endeavour Petroleum (BP). 31 High St. ■ YEA. Foodworks. 10 High St. ■ YEA. Giddy Coat Cafe. 94 High St. ■ YEA. Grand Central Hotel. 64 High St. ■ YEA. Marmalades. 20 High St. ■ YEA. Mint and Jam. 46 High St. ■ YEA. Nutrien Harcourts. 52 High St. ■ YEA. Peppercorn Hotel. 21 Station St. ■ YEA. Provender Bakery. 56 High St. ■ YEA. Rendezvous In Yea. 10 High St. ■ YEA. Royal Mail Hotel. 88 High St. ■ YEA. Yea Bakery. 44 High St. ■ YEA. Yea Newsagency. 74 High St. ■ YEA. Yea Take-Away. 68 High St.

Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express Edition

■ COLDSTREAM. Coldstream Post Office/Newsagency. The Lodge Shopping Centre. 670-672 Maroondah Hwy. ■ CROYDON NORTH. Croydon North Newsagency. 5 Exeter Rd. ■ HEALESVILLE. BP. 66 Maroondah Hwy. ■ HEALESVILLE. Coles Express. 123 Maroondah Hwy. ■ HEALESVILLE. Grand Hotel.

270 Maroondah Hwy. ■ HEALESVILLE. Healesville Newsagency. 195 Maroondah Hwy. ■ HEALESVILLE. Tobacco Station/Tatts. Shop 11, Healesville Walk.

■ LAUNCHING PLACE. Launching Place General Store.

2200 Warburton Hwy. ■ LAUNCHING PLACE. Home Hotel. 2170 Warburton Hwy. ■ LILYDALE. Lilydale Newsagency. 237 Main St. ■ MILLGROVE. Licensed Grocery. 3043 Warburton Hwy. ■ MOUNT EVELYN. Mount Evelyn Newsagency. 1A Wray Cres.

■ RINGWOOD. Burnt Bridge Newsagency. 434 Maroondah Hwy. ■ SEVILLE. Wooworths Seville.

568 Warburton Hwy. ■ WANDIN. Wandin Newsagency. 18/2 Union Rd. ■ WARBURTON. Bakery. 3415 Warburton Hwy. ■ WARRANDYTE. Grand Hotel.

140 Yarra St. ■ WARRANDYTE. Quinton’s Supa IGA Supermarket. 1/402 Warrandyte Rd.

■ WARRANDYTE. Warrandyte Newsagency/Post Office. 100 Melbourne Hill Rd. ■ WESBURN. Hotel. 2882 Warburton Hwy. ■ WONGA PARK. IGA Xpress.

70 Jumping Creek Rd. ■ WOORI YALLOCK. Hillcrest Little Store. 1745 Warburton Hwy. ■ WOORI YALLOCK. Woori Yallock Newsagency. Shop 4,1585 Warburton Hwy. ■ YARRA GLEN. IGA Supermarket. 1/38 Bell St. ■ YARRA GLEN. Yarra Glen Newsagency. 32 Bell St. ■ YARRA JUNCTION. Yarra Junction Newsagency. 2454 Warburton Hwy.

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■ BEVERIDGE. Beveridge Post Office. Lot 1 Old Hume Hwy. ■ BROADFORD. Broadford Corner Store. 89 High St. ■ BROADFORD. Broadford Hotel. 100 High St. ■ BROADFORD. Broadford Newsagency. 67 High St. ■ BROADFORD. Broadford Post Office. 123 High St. ■ BROADFORD. Broadford Service Station. 165 High St. ■ BROADFORD. Commercial Hotel. 31 High St. ■ BROADFORD. High Street Bakery. 67A High St. ■ BROADFORD. IGA Supermarket. 65 High St. ■ BROADFORD. Stuty’s Bakehouse. 91-93 High St. ■ DONNYBROOK. Donnybrook Hotel. 825 Donnybrook Rd. ■ DONNYBROOK. Donnybrook Post Office. 810 Donnybrook Rd. ■ KILMORE. BP. 102 Sydney St. ■ KILMORE. Kemp’s Bakery.

65 Sydney St. ■ KILMORE. Kilmore Bakery.

54 Sydney St. ■ KILMORE. Kilmore Newsagency. 41 Sydney St. ■ KILMORE. Red Lion Hotel.

29-31 Sydney St. ■ KILMORE. Royal Oak Hotel.

29-31 Sydney St. ■ KILMORE. United Service Station. 127-145 Powlett St. ■ SEYMOUR. IGA O’Keefe’s.

10/115 Anzac Ave. ■ SEYMOUR. Liberty Seymour.

37-39 Emily St. ■ SEYMOUR. Seymour NewsXpress. 66 Station St. ■ SEYMOUR. Seymour South Post and Lotto. 75 Anzac Ave. ■ SEYMOUR. Prince of Wales Hotel. 48 Emily St. ■ SEYMOUR. Royal Hotel. 26 Emily St. ■ SEYMOUR. Terminus Hotel.

26 Station St. ■ SEYMOUR. Top Shop. Cnr Anzac Ave and Delatite Rd. ■ TALLAROOK. Tallarook General Store. 36 Main Rd. ■ TALLAROOK. Tallarook Hotel.

15 Main Rd. ■ TRAWOOL. Trawool Estate/ Hotel. 8150 Goulburn Valley Hwy. ■ WALLAN. United Service Station. 11-14 High St. ■ WALLAN. Wallan News and Lotto. Shop 6, 55 High St. ■ WALLAN EAST. New Rattlers Inn. Station St. ■ WANDONG. Caltex Star Mart.

3272 Epping-Kilmore Rd. ■ WANDONG. Dundee’s Fish and Cips. 3272 Epping-Kilmore Rd. ■ WANDONG. IGA Supermarket. 3272 Epping-Kilmore Rd. ■ WANDONG. Wandong Post News and Tatts. 3272 EppingKilmore Rd. ■ WANDONG. Kemp’s Wandong Bakery. 372 EppingKilmore Rd. ■ WANDONG. Magpie and Stump Hotel. 3313 EppingKilmore Rd.

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

Criminal Case Listings Thursday, March 25 Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Atem, Thok Anyuon. Uni-Pyalong Victoria Police - Betson, M (44767) v Barns, Shane. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Straughair, P (39535) v Bausch, Patrick Albert. State Highway Patrol South East Victoria Police - Keevil, A (43714) v Beeby, Michael Colin. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Bonello, Ryleigh. Uni-Pyalong Victoria Police - Malane, J (36750) v Brillianti, Dion. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Briscoe, Jason Paul. Uni-Pyalong Victoria Police - Izzard, B (41080) v Bult, Sofie. Uni-Seymour Traffic Camera Office - Traffic Camera Office v Burton, Leslie. Melbourne Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Byrne, Lesley. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Nash, S (40358) v Carter, Zoe. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Brown, J (42049) v Chick, Cody. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Bourne, G (44387) v Chiminello, Matt. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Keevil, A (43714) v Christie, Corey. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Marrett, M (45540) v Clancy, Laura. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Broadway, B (42074) v Courtney, Jason. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Patane, H (43503)v Cowell, Trent. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Hall-Poulios, D (40888) v Davidson, Kathryn. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Kamali, V (42448) v Dokos, Sally. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Bourne, G (44387) v Drews, Simon. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Brown, J (42049) v Duscher, Andrew. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Dawson, C (35574) v Edwards, Nathaniel, Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v El Lakkis, Mahmoud. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Lyons, P (38823) v Fandrich, Adam. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Betson, M (44767) v Farrell, Brooke. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Mapperson, J (44313) v Galea, Chantal. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Kliemt, R (44009) v Galea, Chantal. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Galea, Chantal Marie. Uni-Pyalong Victoria Police - Bourne, G (44387) v Garbutt, Steven. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Yates, C (42281) v George, Gary. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Donohue, B (41483) v Grant, Aaron. Socit-Seymour Victoria Police - Feben, T (38222) v Grant, Aaron. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Long, R (26551) v Grattan, Sean Patrick. Heavy Vehicle Unit Victoria Police - Chang, S (43176) v Hewitt, James. Mitchell Victoria Police - Mcleod, C (43182) v Hewitt, James Robert. Uni-Mill Park Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Hore, Andrew. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Howard, Luke. Uni-Pyalong Victoria Police - Krickic, B (22069) v Jacobs, Nash Samuel. Highway Patrol-Wallan Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v Johnson, Craig. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Coghill, C (43306)v Jones, Chris. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Houguet, B (40313) v Jones, Christopher. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Walton, A (40916) v Jones, Christopher. Uni-Kilmore Community Corrections Centre - Kandell, E v Jones, Christopher. Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Carter, S (42829) v Jones, Christopher. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Pezzimenti, P v Jones, Ronald. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Thomas, S (40419) v King, Ashleigh James. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Klemm, Christopher. Uni-Pyalong ● Turn To Page 11

The Whip Our Spy in Parliament

The Challenge

■ The challenge to Liberal Opposition Leader Michael O’Brien will be the first of a series. Last week’s vote brought on by Brad Battin, Gembrook’s MLA, did not get up, with a last-minute change of numbers tripping that up. One of Battin’s supporters, Ferntree Gully’s Nick Wakeling, also has to step aside from the front bench, because of loyalty traditions. They won’t be on the outer for too long.

March 4 Justice

■ Jill Hennessy, Altona MLA and State Government Minister, summed up the March 4 Justice this way in State Parliament on Tuesday last week: “I want to place on the record and express my appreciation to all of those involved in the organisation of the March 4 Justice rallies yesterday. It was fantastic, both right across metropolitan Melbourne and to all places in regional and rural Victoria.

“I want to express my gratitude. I certainly hope the momentum for change that has been requested continues unabated.

“But I do wish to place on the record my deep gratitude for all of those involved and to certainly say to all of the leaders from Women’s Health West to local councils that have so genuinely committed to women’s agency and safety in Melbourne’s western suburbs that I thank them for what they do each and every single day.”

Gudinski salute

■ Martin Pakula, Minister for Just About Everything (Minister for Industry Support and Recovery, Minister for Trade, Minister for Business Precincts, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Minister for Racing), paid tribute to entertainment pioneer Michael Gudinski last week in Parliament.

“Last Wednesday I had the privilege of attending the funeral of the late Michael Gudinski, a giant of the Victorian music scene who through Frontier Touring and through Mushroom did more for the music industry in this state and indeed this country than anybody. He is irreplaceable, and he will be sadly missed. I think the attendance at his funeral was a sign of the esteem he was held in by many, many people.”

Tennis clean sweep

■ Eltham MLA Vicki Ward gave a glimpse into a past chapter in the Legislative Assembly last week: “As a uni student one of the many jobs that I had was working at the Australian Open tennis as a cleaner. It was terrific. I got to see a lot of tennis, I got to hang out with some cool people, I got in elevators with tennis players -” A member: “Bjorn Borg!”

Ms Ward: I’m not that old. It was really good, and you are right; the rumours are true Jim Courier is a really lovely guy. He would come down and have a beer or a coffee - a drink - with the cleaners. He was a terrific bloke, actually.”

Feather dusters

■ Roosters become feather dusters. One US leader is quoted to say there is nothing so pathethic as a past president. So, why are we hearing from Michael Kroger offering media soundbites about Liberal Party leader-ship matters; and why-oh-why is Jeff Kennett even considering a return as Liberal Victoria President?

Howzat, Cindy

■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish had her priorities right in State Parliament in congratulating Yea Tigers Cricket Club on their premiership win against Kilmore by a staggering nine wickets.

“Well done to ... Marc Steiner, for his early work with the ball, and top scorers Nathan Beattie, with 43 runs, and Cam Armstrong, 29 not out.

“The team - Damon Malcolm, Will Dalton, Corey Malcolm, Darcy Pell, Dan O’Dwyer, Andrew Butterworth, Billy Bowe and Aidan McSpeerin - did a great job,” Ms McLeish said.

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Ticks & Crosses

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As well as mentioning the Yea AGrade premiership-winning crick eters by name in State Parliament, Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish also recognised their team-mates: “The Tigers C grade team also made it to the final. Unfortunately they did not bring home a win, but they had a very impressive season. Well done to captain Hamish Stares, Paul Hildebrand, Scott Cavanagh, Aussie Ross, Lucas Zipsin, Rhys Harding, Don Ciantar, Josh Johnson, Leo Halford-Molinaro, Xavier O’Dwyer and Gary Harding.

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Our columns this week report that the Yea-Kinglake RSL sub-branch members feel that they can no longer organise an ANZAC Day march in Yea. Is it time for a group such as Yea Rotary to take over so that this tradition is not lost?

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Murrindindi Council held an unscheduled meeting confidential meeting on Wednesday, March 3, which was closed to the public.

A number of grants f r o m Murrindindi Shire Council have been approved by staff members. Upper Goulburn Landcare Network is receiving $4948.

Murrindindi Food and Wine Inc and Murrindindi On Your Table are set to be paid $5000.

Alexandra Football and Netball Club have scored $2200 for theANZAC Spirit and Community Celebration on April 25. Park Life Alexandra has been allocated $16,2000 for the Insta Homes - Rapid Built Housing Project. A $248 fee reduction for bus hire will be given to Marysville and District Kindergarten.

State MP Cindy McLeish is having a war with the Andrews Government about getting information. “In November 2019 I lodged an FOI on the removal of the McMahons Creek footbridge in 2017.

The local community are hot under the collar about the matter, the lack of action “and the secrets since. I was told no documents existed post 2017, which I knew was not true.

On review, the agency managed to identify eight documents, yet have only granted to one in full. The remaining seven documents withhold information.”

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Federal politician Rob Mitchell is holding the Morrison Government to account about grants to regional and rural communities. Mr Mitchell says the local being shortchanged by the Coalition Government as it continues to ignore calls for more funds for a grass roots grants program.

The McEwen MHR said he wrote to Prime Minister Scott Morrison urging that funding the Stronger Communities Grants program is doubled to meet local communities' needs. “Mr Mitchell described the PM’s response as ‘a word salad with no meaning’. “Typically, the PM hasn’t said yes or no. “It doesn’t sound like he cares too much about the many great proposals for our communities.”

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Whittlesea Council has formally paid tribute to the life of former Councillor Constantine Mastoris.

Mr Mastoris was Councillor for the City of Whittlesea from 1984 to 1994 including a year of being Mayor from 1990-1991. He was involved in the opening of Barry Road Community Activity Centre and also the opening of the Civic Centre.

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Football fans are invited to watch the annual ANZAC Day clash between Collingwood and Essendon on a big screen at Eltham Town Square. Further details about this afternoon of food, footy and family fun will be announced closer to the event date, April 25.

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Local News

Vale Ross Williamson ■ A wave of sadness came over the Yea district with the news of the passing of Ross Williamson.

Ross had been Captain of the Yea CFA for 22 years, and held the Queen’s Medal and National Medal.

The sympathy of the community is extended to Jane and family.

Ross is remembered as a talented firefighter, effective leader, and generous in his time as a community volunteer.

His passing came as a shock as in the week prior to his death he was conducting instruction classes in his role as First Lietenant.

Ross joined the CFA in 1982 as a Reserve firefighter serving his community including as Captain for 22 years.

“Ross’s contribution was prolific and he was a much loved mentor for so many members of the brigade, he made time and supported anyone who wanted to learn.

“Ross leaves a legacy to our brigade and the wider community of Yea. Ross remained fully committed to his family and friends, always being there whenever he was needed,” said an online tribute. His funeral service will be held tomorrow (Thurs.). Accommodation in Yea is reported to be booked out.

● Ross Williamson

ernment COVID-19 Tier 3 conditions for a public event of less than 1000 people to be approved are not the issue.

“While it is a fact that we would be unable to meet the COVID-19 public safety requirements in the guidelines, the critical factor is that we have no one able to do the work involved in our pre-COVID level of commemoration.

“There will still be an ANZAC Day Commemoration each year in Yea but for the time being it will be necessarily like last year when the full COVID19 constraints applied in early 2020,” Mr Swain said.

Community radio UGFM

will be broadcasting Anzac Day services on April 25.

Members of the public are encouraged to hold a Dawn Service vigil at 6am at the end of their drive way. Kinglake community groups, service organisations, schools and individuals wishing to have a representative place a wreath at the Dawn Service at 6am at St Peter's Church Kinglake are invited to contact ANZAC Day Co-Ordinator Peter Crook on pwcrook@bigpond.com or 0427.541.022.

The Yea-Kinglake RSL Sub-Branch will assist the staff of the Yea and District Memorial Hospital in Yea to commemorate ANZAC Day at 10am for patients and residents.

At the Yea Cenotaph, an RSL member will place a wreath, recite the Ode and observe a one minute silence at 11am in commemoration of the fallen.

Strong women of the Ranges ■ A powerful book that shares the stories, poems and artwork of First Nations women in Yarra Ranges has been launched, thanks to a community partnership with Yarra Ranges Council and Oonah Health and Community Services Aboriginal Corporation.

Balit Bagurrk: Strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women of the Yarra Ranges features historical information, deeply moving personal accounts and photographs to tell the stories of strong Indigenous women whose actions shaped the Yarra Ranges.

The book, created by Council and Oonah Health and Community Services Aboriginal Corporation (formerly HICSA), and funded by VicHealth’s Gender Equity for the Arts Program, was launched this month at The Memo Healesville.

Yarra Ranges Mayor, Cr Fiona McAllister, said the women in Balit Bagurrk, have been and continue to be, a source of strength and inspiration to the Yarra Ranges community.

“These stories have been brought together by the community, who wish to share the experiences of the many strong Indigenous women Aunties, Sisters, Mothers, Grandmothers, Daughters, Elders, leaders and activists.”

■ April 4 will be the 50-year anniversary of the tragic death of Yea local Allan Garlick in a truck accident on the Glenburn Road.

Brother-in-law Ian Borrie recalls the large funeral service in Yea for a favourite son of the town. The late Don McLeish made the grim discovery of the incident, half-a-century ago.

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ANZAC Day march halt ■ There will be no ANZAC Day march in Yea in 2021, as the RSL Sub-Branch believes the organisational task is now beyond its members.

“Sadly, after a century of supporting local veterans and their families, the YeaKinglake RSL Sub-Branch is no longer able to host public events, specifically the traditional ANZACDayand Remembrance Day commemorations,” said President Jeffrey Swain.

“We have reached the point where we have so few remaining active members that we are unable to accept the host responsibility on behalf of the community.

“We are now not capable of the work involved in planning, organising and conducting a significant public event, such as the ANZAC Day commemoration.

“The Victorian State Gov-

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■ Lachie Wischer with 35 Stableford points was the winner in a field of 12 players on Wednesday.

Playing with three clubs and a putter he won by 3 points from a nest of others on 32.

David Ngo was second with Graeme Bryant third on CB from Alan Pell and Peter Johnston also on 32 points. Jeff Aurisch was NTP on the 14th and John Tanner won $10 for the Club Award.

■ Eight teams contested an Ambrose Event at Yea on Saturday. Winners with 67 off the stick nett 57 1/6 were Malcolm Bett, Kevin Coghlan and Wayne Rowe. Runners-up with 65 off the stick nett 58 1/6 were Ray Partridge, Anthony Coleman and Alan Pell. Best off the stick with 64 were Brian Simmons, Michael Spoagnolo and Ken Whitfort. NTP on the 14th was Wayne Rowe and the Club Award went to the team of Rob O’Halloran, Neil Peterson and Peter Johnston.

- Alan Pell

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■ Whittlesea Council is offering a bag of school holiday fun to keep young people aged 12 to 17 happy these Easter school holidays.

Grab bags are for sale at Edge Youth Services at Westfield Plenty Valley or online from 9.30am-4.30pm, Monday (Mar. 29) to Friday, April 2, or online.

The bags are $21 each (with discounts for Health Care Card or Pension Card holders) and available for young people aged 12 to 17 years who live in the City of Whittlesea and attend school. Bags include: ■ one Reading Cinema ticket ■ one ZONE Bowling pass ■ one TRAC pass ■ Mini Golf ■ Board game ■ Mindfulness Art book and coloured pencils ■ Nerf ball rocket ■ Uno card pack ■ Rock painting kit.

Nillumbik Picnic ■ The Great Nillumbik Picnic on Sunday (Mar. 28) - as well as movie nights, live music and sport events - are part of an ongoing Outdoor Dining and Entertainment support package funded by the Victorian Government and delivered by Nillumbik Shire Council.

Taking place at public spaces in Hurstbridge, Diamond Creek and Eltham – and parks throughout the Shire – the familyfriendly events are designed to encourage support for local business and hospitality in a COVID-safe environment.

Well done Meika ■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish has told State Parliament about the sporting success of a local teenager: “Congratulations to 16year-old Meika King for breaking ground as the first female cricketer to represent Wesley College in the First XI in the Associated Public Schools of Victoria sports against St Kevin’s.

“A medium-fast bowler, Meika is the first female to take a wicket in APS firsts cricket.

This is a milestone moment. Meika joins Meg Lanning and Georgia Gall, who also debuted this season as the only female cricketers to play first XI in the APS.”

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Vale Ian ‘Bluey’ Shelton ■ Remembered locally for his football connections with Avenel and Seymour, Ian ‘Bluey’ Shelton has died, aged 81.

‘Bluey’ also had political involvements, standing as a National Party candidate in the 1990s.

He was a part of the Essendon Football Club premiership team in 1965, starring at a centrehalf-back for the Bombers since the mid-1950s.

He was inducted into the Essendon FC Hall of Fame in 2019.

Bluey Shelton was surrounded by family members when he died, following a long illness.

Long-time Essendon identity Kevin Sheedy said that he wore the number 10 guernsey in honour of Shelton.

“I wore the No. 10 because of him and I never changed my number,” Sheedy told the Herald Sun. “When I moved into the coaching role, I always gave players that I thought would be very good players the No. 10.

“To me, Bluey was the one person that Essendon needed to protect its wonderfully skilled team.”

Bluey suffered a serious eye injury on the fanily farm, and after the 1965 flag, he retired from the VFL, to become captain-coach of Seymour, ending his footy career at Avenel.

● Ian ‘Bluey’ Shelton. Photo: Ash Long

travels to Yarra Glen.

Alexandra then hosts Broadford at Rebel Park for round 2 on Saturday, April 24 which will see the Clubs working with the Alexandra RSL to commemorate ANZAC Day, entry on the day by donation with all proceeds to go to the Alexandra RSL. Alexandra's football preseason continues for all open age and Under 17 players at 6pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Rebel Park.

Under 17 football will be coached by Michael Harper, Corey Jack and Len Jenkins.

Pre-season training for all open age netball players continues at 6 pm on Thursdays at Rebel Park.

The Club and coaches are pleased to welcome all past players, football and netball, and anyone that would like to come along and join in, every one is very welcome. Any enquiries please contact Ray Steyger on 5772 2627.

In junior football and netball,

pre-season training has started and the Club and coaches are pleased to welcome all past players, football and netball, and anyone that would like to come along and join in, everyone is very welcome.

For any enquiries please contact Ray Steyger on 5772 2627. All 2019 registered players are invited to re-register for 2021 through the Game Day system for football, and the VNA system for netball.

The SDJFNL competition will start with round 1 on Sunday, April 18 with Alexandra travelling to Euroa, the final fixture still to be confirmed by the League.

With the new Alexandra Showgrounds and Recreation Reserve community facility progressing well, the Club is pleased to announce that there will still be a chance to visit the site after the previous open day was cancelled due to the snap COVID lockdown, details to be confirmed and announced in coming weeks.

Hidden treasure at Wonga Park ■ Gooligulch playspace, one of Victoria’s hidden treasures located in Wonga Park, is set to be restored to its former glory by Manningham Council.

Based on the Graeme Base book My Grandma Lived In Gooligulch, Gooligulch playspace is a fictional town and home to an adventurous grandma who rides kangaroos and befriends wombats and emus.

Manningham Council Mayor Cr Andrew Conlon said Gooligulch is an iconic Australian themed children’s playspace which has attracted locals and travellers for decades.

“We’d like to hear from the community on our new plan, which we believe will breathe life into the friendly characters of Gooligulch and attract a new generation of children to the park.”

Plans to include the restoration and revamping of Grandma’s House with replaced slides, repainted goannas and emus and additional graphic art and sculptures.

It is expected that the playspace upgrades will be completed by the end of this year.

■ Mitchell Shire Council is advising the community that Wellington St will be closed on Thursday (Mar. 25) until Friday (Mar. 26) to finalise the transformation from Watson St to Queen St. The road rehabilitation and indent car park works were to the road and parking for residents and workers in the area alike.

The project is making a significant impact on the rehabilitation of Wallan’s road network and footpath infrastructure.

Appropriate traffic management arrangements are in place. While there may be some minor delays, traffic will soon be able to move through the area from both sides of Wellington St. Mitchell Council reminds drivers to follow traffic instructions for their safety and visitors to the area.

The $1.156 million project is part of the Wallan Town Centre Revitalisation Project which is fully funded by the Victorian Government’s Regional Development Victoria.

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Countdown for Rebels ■ Last Saturday Alexandra had its second consecutive Saturday of local football at Rebel Park as local and Melbournebased players got together for a training run in the morning.

The Eastern Football League's East Ringwood then played the GVFL's Mansfield Football Club for two games of football and thanks to all our Club volunteers for their assistance which was also appreciated by both visiting Clubs.

This coming Saturday (Mar. 27) the Alexandra Rebels are hosting the VAFA's Bulleen Templestowe Football Club in two games of football.

Start times should be around 12 Noon but will be confirmed later in the week. Canteen and bar will be operating and entry is free, everyone is welcome.

Memberships and merchandise orders will also be available.

In 2021, the AFL Outer East Football Netball League Division 2 commences on Saturday, April 17, and Alexandra

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● Cr Andrew Conlon, Manningham

■ Whittlesea Council CEO Craig Lloyd introduced members of his executive team to the public at the City meeting held this month at the Whittlesea Community Activity Centre.

They included Executive Manager Governance, Frank Joyce; Director Community Wellbeing, Kate McCaughey; Director Corporate Services and Performance, Amy Montalti; Director Planning and Development, Justin O’Meara; and Director Infrastructure & Environment, Debbie Wood. The meeting was led by Chair Administrator, Lydia Wilson.

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Local Briefs Harrison is back

■ The Yea Football Netball Club has announced the return of Harrison Jarvie in 2021. The 2017 best-and-fairest and team of the year member will bolster the Tigers midfield group with fitness, work rate and ball use after spending last season with Whittlesea in the Northern Football League.

Starring in our first practice match against North Croydon last weekend, Harrison is primed for a huge year, say Club officials.

Helen’s recognition ■ In recognition of her leadership over 14 years as principal at St Mary's Parish Primary School, Greensborough, one of the buildings at the school has been named after Helen Anderson. The Anderson Discovery Centre was blessed on Friday night (Mar. 19).

Lakers victory

● Kinglake pratciceon Saturday.

Photo: Facebook ■ Kinglake Football Club played Panton Hill in a practice game at the weekend.

Lakers spectators said there was some poor decision making and skill errors, but when challenged to their credit they responded really well and regained control of the match.

“Overall it was a solid hit out with a lot of positives to come out of the game and also plenty to work on moving forward to next week,” said a Club representative.

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Epping: terrorism alleged ■ Victoria Police, the Australian Federal Police, the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, and other agencies which form part of the Joint Counter Terrorism Team have charged two men following an operation in in the northern suburbs last Wednesday (Mar. 17).

A 19-year-old Epping man has been charged with attempted terrorist act, intentionally cause injury, act in preparation of terrorist act and membership of a prescribed terrorist organisation (ISIS).

A 20-year-old Epping man has been charged with one count of attempted terrorist act.

Both were to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.

A 16-year-old Pascoe Vale boy has been released without charge.

The trio were arrested as part of a Victoria Joint Counter Terrorism Team investigation.

The operation is ongoing, however at this time police do not anticipate further arrests.

The arrests are not linked to any previous operational activity.

Victoria Police would like to reassure the community that it continues to work collaboratively with JCTT partners to ensure the safety of all Victorians.

Youth at Rotary

■ A guest at last Thursday’s Rotary Club of Yea meeting was Reece Hargreaves who spent three months in Finland at the start of 2020 before coming home due to the COVID pandemic.

Reece had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.

Joining him as a guest speaker was Caitlyn Clavarino, who in 2006, went to the USA as an exchange student. Caitlyn shared her reflections on what was a defining year for her and was joined at the meeting by her husband James and daughter Evie.

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Editor Ash Long first started newspaper work in 1969. He began writing for local newspapers in 1973. Over those 47 years he has kept extensive diaries and local photo files.

From Our Files From Our Files - 30 Years Ago March 24, 1987 Tuesday, March 24, 1987

Marie Tehan MLC

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● Marie and Jim Tehan ■ Maindample lawyer Marie Tehan was announced as the new Legislative Council member for Central Highlands Province following the by-election.

Mrs Tehan’s vote in Yea was 48.7 per cent, compared to 42.3 per cent across the electorate. Her opponents included Ken Adamson from Taggerty (National Party).

Former MLC Fred Grimwade stood down because of ill health.

Jim Elvey quits Yea

■ Yea Shire Secretary Jim Elvey lodged his resignation by telephone with Shire President Cr David Lawson.

Mr Elvey had been in the job from 1982, following on from Frank Berkery who had served since 1959.

Mr Elvey was understood to be leaving for a senior appointment with the City of Coburg. Mr Elevy had lost a $6000 component from his Yea package, when the Yea Water Board secretaryship was awarded to Graeme Bryant.

Smoking ceremony ■ Shane Monk, Taungurung man,performed a Welcome and Smoking Ceremony at Alexandra District Health on Thursday (Mar. 18).

Shane spoke with staff about his culture and heritage and explained how smoking ceremonies are performed to cleanse the land and to cleanse the body of bad spirits.

Joining Shane at the ceremony was Keith Moate, Taungurung man and Sheree Brown, Administration Officer from the Alexandra Office of Taungurung Land and Waters Council The ceremony was held in conjunction ‘Close the Gap’ Day and the raising of the Torres Strait Islander Flag.

“Close the Gap Day is an annual event held to raise awareness of health issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and aims to improve health outcomes and health equity. The front garden was a ‘Sea of Hands’ where people were able to create a personalised hand with a message of support to ‘Close the Health Gap’.

“This was a rewarding experience for those who attended and provided a wonderful opportunity for non-Indigenous people to learn about and pay respect to Aboriginal culture,” said an ADH representative.”

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● Alexandra District Health has welcomed newest Graduate Nurses, Lynden Caldwell and Jesse Plunkett. The Collaborative Graduate Nurse Program, in partnership with Eastern Health, is now in its third year. This 12-month program is for newly qualified Registered Nurses following successful completion of the Bachelor of Nursing degree and a competitive interview and selection process.

The program provides the nurses with a structured, supportive program during the first year of their registration as a Registered Nurse. The nurses spend six months working at ADH on the acute ward and in Urgent Care, and six months at an Eastern Health site. Hailey Li and Samara Kerr completed their six-month rotation at ADH at the end of January and have now gone on to Box Hill Hospital for the remaining six months of their program.

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New rep at Rubicon ■ Cr Damien Gallagher looks set to be appointed as a Murrindindi Shire Councillor Representative to the Rubicon Outdoor School.

The Council appointed representatives to many Council and external committees for a 12-month period, at its November 23 meeting last year.

“Councillors represent the interests of Council on a number of Committees. These include Council Committees that may perform a statutory or advisory function, and committees formed by other organisations for a variety of purposes,” says a report being given to Councillors tonight (Wed.).

“These range from state wide committees, through to regional or sub regional committees that support a particular program or activity.

“The Rubicon Outdoor School has requested that Council appoint a representative to its School Council.”

More than 3000 state school students attend the Rubicon Outdoor Centre School annually for programs, with the majority of programs being five days.

Students come from across Victoria but most are drawn from metropolitan Melbourne.

■ Jockey Harry Bacon was outed for two weeks after an inquiry into the Yea Cup. Bacon was the jockey on leighweight Lord Namrose, a Seymour grey chesnut which ran second by 1½-lengths to 6-1 Merri Master.

Merri Master ran the 1600-metre course in 1:37.9 and was a popular win, especially for owners Bev and Terry Walsh of Alexandra, and Hugh Kidd. Mrs Walsh was well-known as Secretary of the Alexandra Race Club.

State Bank jubilee

■ Yea’s State Bank celebrated its 75th birthday. The branch opened on March 25, 1912, when 10 accounts were opened, including one for the Presbyterian Church Sunday School. By 1962, the Bank had grown to have more than 2500 depositors with total balances exceeding £388,000.

Dindi riders blitz

■ “A numbher of charges were to follow after a Police Blutz of motorcycle riders at Murrindindi,” we reported in March 1987.

Sen. Const. Peter Abrahams of Yea Uniform Police conducted the blitz.

F’dale cricketers

■ Flowerdale Crickey Club captain Brendan ‘George’ Martin was named best all rounder at the club’s presentations at the Flowerdale Hotel.

Speaker at Apex

● Cr Damien Gallagher

■ Fr Peter Williams spoke of his days as Chaplain at Goulburn Jail when he was guest speaker at the Apex Club of Yea meeting held at the Glenburn Hotel, and also attended by 24 visitors from Healesville.

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Local Scoreboard North Metro NFNL Fixture Division Three - Round One Cricket Association Friday, April 9

Jika Shield Preston Baseballers 119 JA Boughton 34 F Nielsen 25 J Bannister 3/8 K Ewart 3/24 SA Morley 2/28 def Rivergum 10/83 M Perri 42* JA Boughton 4/8 TE Volitakis 3/21 A Boughton 2/3. Heidelberg Park Jack Quick Shield Donath 3/86 def Camrea 84. C.T. Barling Reserve East Jack Kelly Shield Lalor Warriors 9/181(cc) B Vishwanathan 3/34 def by Fiji Victorian 7/182 K Patel 59 IU Mohammed 28 N Sawant 26 . H.L.T Oulten Park North.

Diamond Valley Cricket Association Barclay Shield North Eltham Wanderers 9/187(cc) T Beers 40* B Roughsedge 35 D Mills 2/17 T Cotter 2/28 CM Salm 2/50 def Riverside 9/ 183 S Villani 37 D Pote 37 CM Salm 36 D Smith 28* R O'Donnell 3/37 J Lambert 2/36.

Eltham Central Park Money Shield Bundoora Park 95 R Nikeshala 27 SR Velagala 3/9 J Sassella 3/18 J Turner 2/21 def

by Research Eltham Collegians 1/96 J Cummane 51*. Eltham Lower Park (Oval 2 South) Mash Shield Rosebank 4/147 DD Wickramarathna 41* BM Ekanayake 35 SM Fitzgerald 3/20 def Panton Hill 9/145(cc) M Brook 31 R Sharma 3/12 J Russo 2/24 D Sampimon 2/34. Garvey Oval (Parade College)

VFL Fixture Round One Friday, April 16 Richmond v Sandringham, Swinburnce Centre, 12pm Frankston v Coburg, SkyBus Stadium, 7.30pm Saturday, April 17 Sydney v GWS, Tramway Oval (Lakeside Oval), 12pm Aspley v Port Melbourne, Graham Road, 1pm Brisbane v Essendon, Southpines Sporting Complex, 1.30pm Carlton v Southport, IKON Park, 2pm Werribee v Collingwood, Avalon Airport Oval, 2.30pm Footscray v Gold Coast, VU Whitten Oval, 6pm Sunday, April 18 Box Hill Hawks v Casey Demons, Box Hill City Oval, 12.05pm Geelong v North Melbourne, GMHBA Stadium, 1pm Northern Bullants v Williamstown, Preston City Oval, 1pm

NFNL Fixture Division One - Round One Friday, April 9 Northcote Park v Montmorency. 7.10pm. Bill Lawry Oval Saturday, April 10 West Preston-Lakeside v Bundoora. 1.30pm.

J.E. Moore Park Heidelberg v Hurstbridge. 2.10pm. Warringal Park North Heidelberg v Macleod. 2.10pm. Shelley Reserve Whittlesea v Greensborough. 2.10pm.

Whittlesea Showgrounds Division Two - Round One Friday, April 2 Eltham v St Mary's. 2.10pm. Eltham Central Park Epping v Thomastown. 4.10pm. Epping Recreation Reserve Saturday, April 10 Fitzroy Stars v Banyule. 2.10pm. Sir Douglas Nicholls Oval Lower Plenty v Epping. 2.10pm. Montmorency Park South Oval St Mary's v Watsonia. 2.10pm. Whatmough Park Thomastown v Eltham. 2:10pm. Main Street Recreation Reserve Panton Hill v Diamond Creek. (Twilight) 4.10pm. A.E. Cracknell Reserve

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‘This Girl Can’ Week

Heidelberg West v Old Eltham Collegians.

7.50pm. Heidelberg Park Saturday, April 10 Laurimar v Kilmore. 2.10pm. Laurimar Reserve Mernda v Lalor. 2.10pm. Waterview Recreation Reserve Reservoir v South Morang. 2:10pm. Crispe Park

VAFA (Amateurs) Premier Men’s - Round One Saturday, April 10 Old Scotch v Old Trinity Grammarians. 2pm.

Camberwell Sports Ground Old Melburnians v Caulfield Grammarians.

2pm. Eklsternwick Park Oval.

University Blues v Old Brighton. 2pm.

Mrelbourne University Oval.

St Bernards v Old Xaverians. 2pm. St Bernards College.

St Kevins v Collegians. 2pm. T.H. King Oval.

Premier B Men’s - Round One Saturday, April 10 Beaumaris v Williamstown CYMS. 2pm.

Banksia Reserve.

St Bede’s/Mentone Tigers v Parkside Vultures.

2pm. Brindisi St Oval.

Fitzroy v University Blacks. 2pm. Brunswick St Oval.

Old Carey v AJAX. 2pm. Carey Sports Complex.

De La Salle v Old Haileyburians. 2pm.

Waverley Oval.

AFL Outer East Premier Division Seniors - Round One Saturday, April 17 Narre Warren v Olinda Ferny Cr5eek. 2.10pm.

Narre Warren - Kalora Park.

Saturday, April 24 Beaconsfield v Narre Warren. 2.10pm.

Beaconsfield - Holm Park Doveton v Wandin. 2.10pm. Doveton - A.J. Robinson Oval.

Olinda Ferny Creek v Upwey-Tecoma.

2.10pm. Olinda ferny Creek Football Ground.

Woori Yallock v Cranbourne. 2.10pm. Woori Yallock Football Ground.

Division One - Round One Saturday, April 17 Belgrave v Berwick Springs. 2.10pm.

Belgrave Football Ground.

Monbulk v Officer. 2.10pm. Monbulk Football Ground.

Mt Evelyn v Emerald. 2.10pm. Mt Evelyn Gary Matin Oval.

Seville v Gembrook-Cockatoo. 2.10pm.

Seville Football Ground.

Division Two - Round 10 Saturday, April 17 Broadford v Yea. 2.10pm. Braodford - Harley Hammond Reserve.

Powelltown v Warburton-Millgrove. 2.10pm.

Powelltown Football Ground.

Yarra Glen v Alexandra. 2.10pm. Yarra Glen Football Ground.

Yarra Junction v Kinglake. 2.10pm. Yarra Junction Football Ground.

AFL Fixture Round 2 Thursday, March 25 Carlton vs. Collingwood (MCG) (N) Friday, March 26 Geelong Cats vs. Brisbane Lions (GMHBA) (N) Saturday, March 27 Sydney Swans vs. Adelaide Crows (SCG) Port Adelaide vs. Essendon (AO) (T) St Kilda vs. Melbourne (MRVL) (N) Gold Coast SUNS vs. North Melbourne (MS) (N) Sunday, March 28 Hawthorn vs. Richmond (MCG) Western Bulldogs vs. West Coast Eagles

● Paige and Cindy Duson from Lalor Warriors Cricket Club ■ Women and girls keen to give physical acWhen a friend mentioned she was going to tivity a go or return after a break can try sports play cricket, Mrs Duson - who enjoyed indoor including soccer, cricket, softball, golf and ten- cricket when she was younger – decided to tag nis at fun and free come-and-try sessions cel- along, persuading her daughter, Paige, 17, to go too. ebrating This Girl Can Week.

Now, she is regarded as one of the best fieldThe City of Whittlesea has teamed with lo- ers in the local competition, with her statistics cal sports clubs to run the introductory sessions matching up against some of the top women in from March 22-28, as a way of encouraging the country, including Brisbane Heat’s Georgia women and girls to give sport a go in a safe, Redmayne and Adelaide Strikers’ Tegan supportive environment.

McPharlin.

The clubs and facilities involved include the “Someone at my age thinking you can’t do it, Lalor Warriors Cricket Club, Doreen United you can. I’m the prime example of that,” Mrs Soccer Club, Epping Tennis Club, Cheetahs Duson said.

Softball Club, Growling Frog Golf Course and Warriors President Nadia Falvo acknowlThomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre, edged “talking yourself into it” was often the which hosts the popular Women’s Swim Pro- hardest part for women thinking about trying a gram. new sport.

The sessions are ideal for beginners, those “Get out there, try it, if it’s not your thing or returning to sport or looking for a new way to you don’t like it, you’ll make some new friends get active, allowing participants to learn new at the least,” she said. skills while connecting with other local women.

“Back yourself, really – I think that’s the main South Morang resident Cindy Duson en- thing.” couraged women to give new sports a go, sayThis Girl Can is a VicHealth campaign which ing she was a perfect example of someone celebrates and supports women embracing achieving success later in life. physical activity in a way that suits them, aimMrs Duson, 47, joined the Lalor Warriors ing to encourage women of all ages, levels of Cricket Club last November, five years after ability, background, body shape and size to feel having two heart attacks and a stent inserted. empowered to be physically active.

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Monthly medal for Karen ■ Last Wednesday (Mar. 17) saw 15 Yea Golf Club ladies compete in the first Monthly Medal of the year with Karen Sangster (29) with a nett 69 winning by one shot from Adrianne Anglin (12) with 70.

Di Holdsworth (26) was third with 72. Di was also NTP on the 14th and Adrianne won the putting with 29 putts.

Saturday saw four ladies also playing a stroke round with Meryl Connell (27) winning with a nett 73 New member Anthony Coleman made an auspicious start to his golf at Yea. Playing Ambrose on Saturday he played his second shot after his drive on the sixth.

When he got to the green the only visible sign was his pitch mark and the ball in the hole for 2. An eagle 2 on a par 4.

Sunday saw the beginning of Men’s Pennant with Yea drawing with Marysville 2½ each. Played at Seymour GC Lachie Wischer and Jonathon Fisher had wins while Wayne Rowe halved his match.

● Anthony Coleman: success for new member.

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Bumper Cup meeting at Echuca

■ Echuca staged a bumper meeting on Friday March 19 featuring the $35,000 (Group 3) Moama Bowling Club Echuca Pacing Cup over 2560 metres supplemented by the $$14,500 J.A. Connelly Crystal Bucket for the Trotters over 2530 metres.

■ Avenel trainer David Aiken snared the Pacing Cup with smart 5Y0 Art Major-Shes Got It All entire Malcolms Rhythm who has been extremely consistent in recent times.

Driven by son Josh, Malcolms Rhythm was quickly away from an inside second line draw to settle four back in the moving line as Sicario flew away from gate five to lead, but was immediately challenged by Im No Outlaw (gate 2) who eased away from his back in an unsuccessful endeavour to take over leaving him exposed.

Gaining cover shortly after when the favourite Like A Wildfire (last week’s Charlton Cup winner) after being trapped three wide from gate two on the second line moved outside the leader, Im No Outlaw received some respite, but the damage had been done.

■ Commencing a forward move racing for the bell, Malcolms Rhythm being followed up by both Bernie Winkle and Emain Macha, outstayed his rivals to record a head margin in a fighting finish from Like A Wildfire who was so game, with Sicario after refusing to give in a head away third.

Raced by Domenic Martello, Malcolms Rhythm returned a mile rate of 1-57 (last half 57.6 – quarter 29.3.

■ Bolinda trainer Brent Lilley combined with Daryl Douglas to capture the Crystal Bucket with 5Y0 Majestic Son-Fear Factor gelding Stress Factor in a track record mile rate of 2-02.5.

Stepping cleanly from barrier three to trail the poleline leader Starlight Storm, Stress Factor was relegated a spor after Downunder Barkers made a sharp move from four back the markers to assume control through the middle stages.

Going past Starlight Storm in the final circuit to give chase to the leader, with Daquiri three wide outside the pair, Stress Factor angled for an inside run prior to the home turn and after using the sprint lane, scored by 2.7 metres from Downunder Barkers, with Daqueri third a neck away.

Raced by John Wilkinson, Gary Dowling, semi-locals Bruce and Denise Morrison, Fred Crews and Rob Owen, Stress Factor has raced only 42 times for 12 wins and eight placings, his previous victory being the Hamilton Trotters Cup in January.

Shepp. snippets

■ Another week of harness racing action commenced at Shepparton on Monday March 15 and two of the sport's long time participants Brian Crossland and Scott Stewart both based in the Goulburn Valley each provided a winner on the day.

■ Brian Crossland formerly from Sunraysia and the Yarra Valley prior, was successful with home bred 5Y0 Bgs Folly-Suffolk Star gelding Bee Gee Gee in the Alabar Vicbred Platinum Maiden Pace (1st division) over 1690 metres and Scott Stewart who was victorious in winning the 1980 (Perth) Inter Dominion aboard the Bob Knight trained Jodie's Babe snared the 2nd division with Peppa Bliss, also a home bred 4Y0 daughter of Bitobliss and Safari Love.

■ Bee Gee Gee raced by Brian and partner Melinda Smith was trapped wide from gate four with reinsman James Herbertson having no option but to go forward and race exposed outside the pacemaker My Ceduna. Racing to the front on the home turn, Bee Gee Gee scored a comfortable five metre victor in advance of Lethal Lover (one/three) and Our Cheeky Devil (one/ two) who both ran home late, Cheeky Devil 5.7 metres in arrears of the runner up. The mile rate 1-58.1. It was Brian's first winner since 2004 when Svelte Celt scored at Mildura.

■ Peppa Bliss driven by Scott from the pole settled on the back of the leader Wonga Lake (gate four), before being relegated back to three markers when Shania Tee assumed control after being caught in the open.

Coming away from the inside to race parked at the bell, Peppa Bliss strode clear on turning to register a 4.8 metre margin over the heavily supported Shania Tee, with Isolation third 12.4

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with Len Baker metres back after racing three wide for the final circuit.

■ Tatura father and daughter Craig and Abbey Turnbull were successful with recent stable addition Uncle Jord in the Cottrell Electrical Pace over 2190 metres.

■ Coming off a close second to I Cast No Shadow in the Wangaratta Pacing Cup a week earlier, Uncle Jord, a well performed 5Y0 gelded son of Rock N Roll Heaven and Serenas Delight was taken back to the rear by Abbey from outside the front line as polemarker Villacci led.

Going forward at the bell on the back of Brackenreid ahead of him, Uncle Jord swapped spots to race uncovered for the last lap before asserting his authority on straightening to greet the judge by 5.7 metres from the pacemaker in a mile rate of 1-59.5. Brackenreid held third 1.9 metres away.

Flying start

■ Former Queensland and NSW trainer Shane Sanderson got off to a flying start after recently taking up residence at the Charlton Training Centre and following a winner at Charlton on Sunday, brought up a double at a terrific ten event race card at Swan Hill on Tuesday, with Sea Hawke taking the Bithub Litecoin Pace over 1750 metres and Leigha Miller the Bithub Stellar Pace over the same trip, both driven by son Ryan.

■ Sea Hawke a 5Y0 Mr Feelgood-Spirit Of Fun gelding settled one/one from gate three as local hope Bettor Star led from the pole. Vacating the prime spot shortly after to race in the open, Sea Hawke again received cover when Grant Campbell sent Terrorleen forward from three back in the moving line to shadow Bettor Star at the bell.

■ Easing three wide approaching the final bend, Sea Hawke ran home strongly to prevail by 1.6 metres over Bettor Star, with Terrorleen holding down third a head away. The mile rate 156.8.

Ex-Victorian 5Y0 mare Leigha Miller (Art Major-Misty Miller) was most impressive winning her race.

Starting from the extreme draw, Leigha Miller settled four back in the moving line with polemarker Ian Raymond leading easily from the pole. Easing four wide running into the home turn, Leigha Miller sprouted wings in the straight to register a neck margin in 1-56.3 over Ian Raymond which looked all over a winner halfway up the running. Presidentialsecret (three back the markers) used the sprint lane for third 4.5 metres back.

Feature event

■ The feature event of the evening - the Bithub Ripple XRP Pace over 2240 metres was a thriller with Gol Gol trainer Geoff Lucas' 7Y0 Rocknroll Hanover-Without Guile gelding Rocknroll Eyes victorious.

Driven by Glenn Douglas, Rocknroll Eyes starting from gate five spent most of the race at the rear with polemarker Mummys Boy coming off a fourth in the Wangaratta Cup leading. Looking forlorn in the final circuit when still last, Rocknroll Eyes after easing four wide on turning produced a whirlwind finish to defeat Beat City (one/one - three wide home turn) by 3.9 metres in a rate of 1-56.8, with Mummys Boy weakening to finish third 2.2 metres away.

Too much in hand

■ Shelbourne co-trainers Kate Hargreaves and Alex Ashwood produced A Rocknroll DanceAnna Blue gelding by the name of Onehandonebounce to impressively land the Bithub Crypto Exchange 3Y0 Maiden Pace over 1750 metres when making his race debut.

Driven by Alex, Onehandonebounce began swiftly to lead from gate two and was never headed, coasting to the wire 5.9 metres clear of Pray Tell which trailed, with another first starter Muckinbar Diva third 13.4 metres away in third place after following the pair. The mile rate 156.8.

■ The pair brought up a double when 4Y0 Major Bronski-Czarina Katerina gelding Beau Bronski was successful in the 1750 metre Bithub Battlers In The Bush Maiden Pace. Gaining a beaut run through the field from the extreme draw to cross the leader Elsus Babe (gate 3) entering the straight on the first occasion, Beau Bronski after being rated a treat had too much in hand at the finish for the heavily supported Carramar Kasiano (one/four - three wide last lap after momentarily locking wheels with Yellow Bow ahead of him). Elsus Babe was third 12.9 metres back. The winning margin 2.7 metres in a mile rate of 1-58.7.

Eased outside

■ The 2240 metre Bithub Bitcoin Trotters Handicap saw Charlton trainer John Tormey's 7Y0 Muscle Mass-Miss Impromptu gelding Our Quick Cash return to the winners list. Raced by John Tormey and close friends Kevin Clark and Ian Patterson, Our Quick Cash driven by Ellen Tormey began safely from 20 metres to possie one/one, but a fair way off the leader Sally Em. Gradually making ground in the final circuit, Our Quick Cash after being eased three wide on the home turn, ran home best to gain a last stride head margin from Shellybamba along the sprint lane from three back the markers. Gooroc Gambler which trailed the leader, easing outside her on turning was third 1.2 metres away.

The mile rate 2-03.2.

Quick response

■ Terang raced on Wednesday and Inverleigh based co-trainers Bob Kuchenmeister and Brooke Sadler landed a unique quinella in the 2180 metre Cobden AB Trotters Handicap when 5Y0 Danny Bouchea-Possum Point mare Leanne Leanne trained and driven by Bob, but part-owned by Brooke was victorious. Given plenty of time to find her feet from the 10m mark as Im Notta Trotter raced trained and driven

by Brooke led from the pole.

Going forward mid-race to take over at the bell, Leanne Leanne scored by 4.7 metres over Im Notta Trotter which fought on gamely, with first starter Velvetnlace an eye catching third for local Jason Camelleri third 1.2 metres back after racing exposed. The mile rate 2-08.6.

■ Allandale East (Mount Gambier) trainer David Kemp combined with Jason Lee aboard in-forn 4Y0 Courage Under Fire-Rhythm Of The Pride gelding Yappas Courage to capture the Wally Toulmin Memorial Pace over 2180 metres and in doing so, brought up a hat-trick of wins.

Leading out from the pole, Yappas Courage was restrained to allow Remain Anonamiss to assume control after being trapped three wide from gate five. Receiving the run of the race, Yappas Courage used the sprint lane to gain the judges nod by a half head from Hook Eye Joh (one/one - three wide approaching the home turn), with Remain Anonamiss a nose away third in a thrilling finish. The mile rate 2-01.8.

■ Above average 4Y0 Blissful Hall-Sanreos entire Morrisons Dream returned to the winners list when successful in the Cervus Equipment Terang Pace much to the delight of a large number of owners including Horsham Publicity and Promotions Officer Tony Logan. Trained at Lexton by Ash Herbertson and driven by son James who's season to date has been exceptional, Morrisons Dream began swiftly from gate three, but was unable to head of polemarker Trent From Punchy leaving him stranded without cover, however shortly after Julius Shadow after being caught three wide went forward to

Sulky Snippets This Week

■ Wednesday - Melton/Shepparton, Thursday - Ballarat, Friday - Bendigo, Saturday Melton, Sunday - Horsham (Cup), Monday Cobram, Tuesday - Mildura, Wednesday Geelong. race in the open allowing Morrisons Dream to then enjoy the run of the race. Easing three wide in the last lap, Morrisons Dream was confidently driven and when asked for an effort on turning quickly responded to register a half neck margin over Morvah along the sprint lane off the back of the leader which held down third a half head away. The mile rate 1-57.6.

Double Day

■ Two meetings were held on Thursday with Maryborough racing in the afternoon and Ballarat at night.

One of the most honest and consistent horses racing in the state is "iron" 8Y0 Skyvalley-Aldebaran Maori mare Fear Not who chalked up her 8th success at start number 225 (which include 68 placings) by taking the 1st Heat of the Colin Redwood Memorial VSTA Handicap over 2190 metres.

Trained and driven by Musk Vale's Glenn Conroy for himself and daughter Lyndal, Fear Not stepped cleanly from 20 metres and after avoiding some gallopers settled one/one as The Girls Got Flair led from barrier six. When Dublin Chubb which had raced exposed from the 10 metre mark raced past the leader in the final circuit, Fear Not was in hot pursuit and did best to reach the wire by a head in a rate of 2-04.3 from Dublin Chubb which refused to give in after the tough trip. Tetra (one/two) was third 1.7 metres away. In winning, Fear Not took her stake earnings to an amazing $185,445.

■ Hard working Melton trainer/driver Clinton Welsh was a welcome winner at Maryborough when 4Y0 Andover Hall-WheelsTo Go gelding Wilcannia scored in the 2190 metre Kyvalley Sprint Lane Maiden Trotters Mobile. Raced in partnership by Graham Mulhall and Sarah Welsh, Wilcannia bred by Graham did it tough, but did it well after being trapped three wide from gate five and going forward to park outside the leader Majestic Achiever.

Taking over on the final bend, Wilcannia was tackled by Lucky Serena (one/one) which moved outside him, with Yankee Twister joining in after trailing the pair. Showing great heart in the straight, Wilcannia defied the challenge to prevail by a half neck in a rate of 2-06.4.

Yankee Twister notched up another placing when third a nose away.

■ Four year old Dream Vacation-Feona Joy mare My Hone Don't broke her maiden status at start number 18 by taking the Skyvalley @ Aldebaran Park Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres. Trained by Barry and Ashley Ainsworth at Moyreisk (Avoca), My Honey Don't enjoyed a sweet passage one/one from the extreme draw as Mel Durant led from gate three.

Claiming the pacemaker Zesta La Go Go which had raced past Mel Durant in the last lap on the home turn, My Honey Don't raced away to greet the judge 16.5 metres in advance of Zesta La Go Go and Touchandgo (one/two) who was third 28.4 metres away. The rate 2-04.1.

■ Byrneside trainer/driver Laura Crossland's Heston Blue Chip-Chiquita Bromac filly Cheyella was a big winner of the 2190 metre Redpath Tyre & Battery 3Y0 Pace in a 2-01.1 rate.

Restrained from gate six to settle near last, Cheyella went forward three wide uncovered in the last lap, sustaining a long run to record a most impressive neck margin over the leader Bonnie Belle and Australiana which trailed the pacemaker finishing 10 metres away.

- Len Baker

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■ Encore Theatre Inc: Lord Arthur Savile's Crime by Constance Cox. Until March 27 at the Clayton Theatrette, 9-15 Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Richard Burman. Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/BOIMR or 1300 739 099.

■ Frankston Theatre Group: The History Boys (by Alan Bennett) Until March 28 at the Mount Eliza Community Centre, 90-100 Canadian Bay Road. Director: Sarah Jeffs. Bookings: 0437 117 881.

■ Fab Nobs Theatre: Big Fish Until April 3 at 33 Industry Place, Bayswater. Director: Sarah Tierney; Musical Director: Sally McKenzie; Choreographer/Assistant Director: Tess Howieson. Bookings: www.fab nobstheatre.com.au ■ Essendon Theatre Company: Psycho Beach Party (by Charles Busch) March 26 April 4 at the Bradshaw St. Community Hall, 9-11 Bradshaw St., West Essendon. Director: Christopher Hill. Bookings: www. essendontheatrecompany.com.au 0406 448 368.

■ The 1812 Theatre: The Full Monty April 7 - May 1 at The 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Pip Le Blond.

Bookings: http://www.1812theatre.com.au 9758 3964.

■ Brighton Theatre Company: Flipside (by Ken Duncum) April 9 - 24 at the Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Cnr. Wilson and Carpenter Sts., Brighton. Director: David Collins. Bookings: www.brightontheatre. com.au 1300 752 126 ■ Playhouse Players Inc: 19th Year Playwright Competition of Three Finalist One-Act Plays April 8 - 10 (four performances) at the Rentoul Theatre, 16 Livingstone Close, Burwood. Finalist plays include Burning Bridget (by Cerise De Gelder), Mob Psychology (by Rob Seizer) and Perfect (by Carmen Saarelaht). Tickets: $25. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BORQD ■ Ark Theatre: Robin Hood Men in Tights (a pantomime in the park by Julie Cunningham) April 10, 11, 18 at 2.30pm and April 11, 17 and 18 at 11.00am at Melba Park, Market St., Lilydale. BYO picnic rug. Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/book/ sessions?eid=706472 ■ Cardinia Performing Arts Company (CPAC): Priscilla Queen of the Desert - the Musical April 24 - May 2 at the Cardinia Cultural Centre, Pakenham. Bookings and more information: www.midsumma.org.au ■ Theatre of the Damned: Side Show April 29 - May 7 at the Shenton Performing Arts Centre, 379 Ryrie St., Geelong. Tickets: $37.50. Bookings: theatreofthedamned22@ gmail.com or 0425786843 or https:// www.trybooking.com/BGFIA ■ CLOC Musical Theatre (CLOC): Priscilla Queen of the Desert - the Musical April 30 May 22 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. CoDirectors: Lynette and Chris White; Choreographer: Lynette White; Musical Director: Andy McCalman. Bookings: \www.cloc. org.au

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JUNGLE BUNGLE ■ Craig Christie's Jungle Bungle will open at Theatre Works, St Kilda during the April school holidays, from April 14 -17.

Presented by VTM Productions and directed

by James Coley, this family musical adventure tells of Oliver's first day at a new school.

Even when he makes a new friend in Claire, he can't shake the feeling that things are a bit weird and not as they should be.

When Claire agrees to show Oliver home at the end of the day and he stays to play, somehow Oliver and Claire find themselves a lot further away from home than expected.

They are not too sure how they will find their way back - and are being followed.

Writer Craig Christi,e whose more than 40 musicals have been professionally produced in Australia and internationally, has collaborated with his son, US-based composer Andrew Christie (The Simpsons) on the musical score for this show's adventure.

Producer Vito Midolo says: "This music, the driving African jungle beats, is something that is truly unique to this show."

The Jungle Bungle safari musical adventure will be directed by James Coley and performed

by Heather Cheney, Meg McKibbin and Rhys Wilson.

Audience seating is in a COVIDSafe environment with large viewing booths to accommodate groups and families of up to six people.

● Meg McKibbin and Rhys Wilson in Jungle Bungle.

Performance Season: April 14 - 17 Times: Tues. – Sun.: 12pm, 2pm and 6pm shows available. See booking link for full details Opening Night: Wed April 14, 6pm Tickets: COVIDSafe Booths - $60 (2-3 Patrons), $120 (4-6 Patrons) Bookings: 9534 3388 or www.theatre works.org.au/program/jungle-bungle Venue: Theatre Works - 14 Acland St, St Kilda www.theatreworks.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Shaun The Sheep

Auditions

■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Ladies in Retirement by Edward Percy and Reginald Denham. March 23 at Guide Hall, Glebe Ave., Cheltenham. Director: Martin Gibbs. Audition bookings: 0411 645 003 or mandcgibbs@tpg.com.au ■ Frankston Theatre Group: Bloody Murder (by Ed Sala) Information Night Wednesday, March 24 at 7.30pm at the Mt Eliza Community Centre, 90 Canadian Bay Rd., Mt Eliza.

Director: Neil Barnett. No bookings required to attend this Information Night. Audition details TBA. ■ Malvern Theatre Company: The Witness for the Prosecution (by Agatha Christie) April 11, 12 at Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Rd., Malvern Director: Peter Newling. Audition enquiries and bookings: peter.newling@ gmail.com ■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre: This Way Up (by Elizabeth Coleman) April 11,12 at 7.00pm at the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre, Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Bob Bramble.

Audition enquiries: bobbramble2013@ gmail.com - Cheryl Threadgold

Observations Hands of Pianists

● Kathryn O’Keeffe (left), Alice Muntz and Nelson Smyles in Shaun the Sheep's Circus Show “Melding the worlds of stage and screen and ■ UK animation studio Aardman will team with Australia's Circa for a new circus-theatre incorporating the extreme physicality of circus production of the international hit Shaun the without losing the emotional depth and charm of Sheep, being presented as entertainment for the the original is a major creative challenge – it’s whole family at Melbourne's Regent Theatre the sort of thing we at Circa thrive on.” from April 14.

Since 2004, from its base in Brisbane, Circa Director Yaron Lifschitz and the Circa En- has toured the world – performing in 40 counsemble will capture the sophisticated and chal- tries to over 1.5 million people. lenging elements of Circa’s extreme physicalShaun the Sheep’s Circus Show is produced ity while embracing the fun, humour and play- by Shaun Comerford and Yaron Lifschitz with fulness found in the world of Shaun the Sheep. QPAC, Screen Queensland, Merrigong Theatre Scenic Designer Dan Potra and Costume Designer Libby McDonnell have created a new Company and Circa Contemporary Circus by world for Shaun and his flock to inhabit, blend- special arrangement with Aardman Animations Performance Season in Melbourne: From ing the dimensions of animation, stage, film and April 14 live acrobatics.

Venue: Regent Theatre, Collins St., Circa Director Yaron Lifschitz says: “Shaun the Sheep is a playful, rambunctious feast of Melbourne Bookings: www.shaunthesheepcircus. humour, good spirits and the triumph of the little guy. The medium of circus is a perfect vehicle com.au - Cheryl Threadgold for bringing these qualities to the stage.

● Stephen Downes ■ Though once dubbed the most fearsome restaurant critic in Australia, journalist Stephen Downes has morphed into a successful published author.

Having won international awards for his short stories, Downes has just released a debut novel, The Hands of Pianists.

Narrated by a neurotic freelance writer, who embarks on the unusual quest of proving that pianos can kill elite pianists, the novel is a perfect choice for anyone interested in classical music and its eccentricities.

With such a strange idea, it's not surprising that it had its roots in the protagonist's early life, when he accidentally severed the fingers of his virtuoso pianist sister with a circular saw, thereby ending the top keyboard career that was predicted for her.

Still with me?

In a psychological twist, our narrator convinces himself that it was the piano, not the saw that ended his sister's career, so he starts some intensive detective work to examine the deaths of three great pianists, to prove his case.

This in a fascinating book that grabs the reader immediately, and takes us into a twilight world of fantasy, intrigue and fact.

As my 3MBS colleague, broadcaster Colin Fox suggested, this book could easily be titled Killer Pianos, and its roots are in the factual short careers and deaths of three real virtuoso pianists, William Kapell, Noel Mewton-Wood and Richard Farrell.

Famous contemporary pianist Leslie Howard has described The Hands of Pianists as a forensic examination of the difficult trajectory of the solo career of a pianist, but also as social history and intriguing narrative.

So mix your love of classical piano and detective novels, and dive into The Hands of Pianists - it is sure to keep you hanging on until the end of the journey.

The Hands of Pianists is available from all good online bookstores. For further information visits www.stephendownes.com.au - Julie Houghton

More Auditions

■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: Love/ Sick (by John Cariani) April 15, 18, 20 at the Mechanics' Institute Hall, Yarra St., Warrandyte. Director: David Tynan and Lisa MacGibbon. Audition bookings: Adrian Rice 0439 311 428.

■ Peridot Theatre: Curtain Up! (by Peter Quilter) April 18, 19 at the Unicorn Theatre, Mt Waverley Secondary College, Lechte Rd., Mt Waverley. Director: John Jennings. Audition bookings: john.jennings@live.com.au or 0419 570 081 - Cheryl Threadgold ● Private sellers can advertise their unwanted goods in The Local Paper without any charge. See the coupon or go to www.AdvertiseFree.com.au

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What’s On Longest Lunch

■ I review performances;theatre, opera, ballet, contemporary dance and if the human body is present, installations.

Thus when happenstance in the shape of a ticket arrived from my younger sister sending me to the Treasury Gardens and The World's Longest Lunch, I thought it warranted a review; not gustatory, that is sacred country to the restaurant reviewers although Phillipe Mouchel's Beetroot Cured Salmon; Duck a L'orange from Jacques Reymond and Pear Tart by Stephanie Alexander were to my taste buds, excellent. All with champagne readily replenished and other wines.

This event had a cast exceeding 2000, making it the largest performance I have ever been at.

Giving an historical nod to Greek theatre, it had a chorus, a much bigger chorus than Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides or Aristophanes were ever accorded.

This chorus emerged from the cooking marquees in long lines; formally costumed in black and moving in unison, bearing cooked offerings and libations, not poured on the ground to the Gods but into our glasses and champagne flutes.

For lighting we enjoyed the sun which shone upon all equally befitting a communal experience as all performance is an experience shared between all watching and those performing.

At The World's Longest Lunch, which was which? Those who served the food and drink, costumed uniformly to mark their function, or those seated in their early autumn costumes who were the happy receivers?

All were performers, those seated with their life,shaped as a script which many at my table shared, others remaining quiet as they recollected previous World's Longest Lunches. All 27 of them.

I can safely assert that The World's Longest Lunch is definitely in the classic canon of performances.

- Review by Peter Green

Gruffalo’s Child

■ Following their Victorian regional tour, The Gruffalo returns to Melbourne - with his Child for the Easter school holidays at the Athenaeum Theatre from April 10 -17.

The Gruffalo's Child is a magical musical adaptation of the picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and tells of one wild and windy night when the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood.

After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist ... does he?

A trio of new performers will fill the forest with colourful characters and foot-tapping, sing-along songs and new costumes.

The team behind The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and The 13-, 26-, 52- and 78-Storey Treehouses brings together physical theatre, music and puppetry to deliver songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up, and their adults.

Venue: Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins St, Melbourne Dates: April 10 - 17 Tickets: Premium $45, A Res $36 Bookings: Ticketek, 13 28 49, 9650 1500 Duration: 55 mins no interval - Cheryl Threadgold

Thornton prize

■ Local Paper/Melbourne Observer Editor Ash Long has been named winner of the Peter Thornton Memorial Lecture, which is accompanied by a $2500 prize.

The lecture will first be published by the Victorian Lodge of Research, then be made available as a video.

Long says the $2500 will be split into $500 donations to each of: Freemasons Foundation Disaster Relief Fund; Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge Benevolent Fund; Gunditjmara Aboriginal Co-Operative; Yea Football-Netball Club (for two $250 bursaries for a financially disadvantaged girl and boy in the bushfire region); and the Taralye Centre for Deaf Children.

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● Alex Beauman, Nicholas Starte, Kyle Kaczmarczyk, Lucy Heffernan, Emma Kew in The Midnight Gang.Photo:: Heidrun Lohr ■ David Walliams's bestselling book The Midnight Gang comes alive on Melbourne's Regent Theatre stage in a play by Maryam Master from April 9-11.

The Midnight Gang tells of 12-year-old Tom unexpectedly finding himself lonely and lost in ■ The Melbourne Passion Play comthe children's ward of St Crook's Hospital, away menced 25 years ago and, with the exception from his family and at the mercy of the evil of 2020 when pandemic restrictions canMatron. celled the event, has been performed free of Tom feels like he'll never leave, but his felcharge every year for the people of low young patients have other ideas.

Melbourne.

Although stuck in hospital, their imaginations Fred Martin advises that no donations can take them anywhere as The Midnight Gang. have ever been requested and all expenses Each night when the clock strikes midnight, incurred in putting the productions together The Midnight Gang embarks on a series of have always been fully covered by a fund set journeys as they turn the hospital into the places up by Pat LaManna and his wife Helen and they have always wanted to visit, and make family. dreams come true.

Each year all actors and backstage volunThe Midnight Gang is presented by the team teers freely give their time and talent to bring behind the The 13-, 26-, 52-, 78- and 91-Storey the epic production to life, but this year beTreehouses, Mr Stink and Billionaire Boy in a cause of lingering pandemic and related celebration of friendship, love and the power of crowd limitations, the Passion Play Managethe imagination for children 6+ and their famiment team has decided not to stage the event lies. in 2021.

Performance Dates in Melbourne: April 9 In the meantime, it is possible to watch a 11 past performance of the Passion Play at any Venue: Regent Theatre, 191 Collins St., time, particularly during the Easter period, Melbourne on YouTube. This production was directed in Duration: 59 minutes no interval Melbourne by the late John Lee in the beauTickets: Premium $54.96, A Reserve $46.80, tiful outdoor setting at Ruffey Lake Park.

B Reserve $35.59, C Reserve $29.47 + booking https://www.youtube.com/ fees watch?v=XtTI3nyKQws For further Bookings: www.ticketmaster.com.au or information visit passionplay.info 9299 9800 - Cheryl Threadgold

Local Theatre Passion Play

PLAYList at Red Stitch

■ Red Stitch Actors' Theatre presents PLAYList 2021 on March 26 - 28 from 6.30pm to 10pm in Alma Park, St Kilda East.

This theatrical choose-your-own-adventure is an outdoor, music and theatre festival over three nights featuring a line-up of Melbourne actors, creatives and musicians.

Red Stitch Artistic Director Ella Caldwell says: "This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and support Melbourne theatre. For the first time we’re taking PLAYlist outside, and we’re extending the festival over three very special nights.

Cocktails, food trucks and live entertainment … it’s a triple billed recipe for a great night out.”

Transforming sites within Alma Park into spaces of intrigue, storytelling and entertainment, the three day program will provide a new opportunity for audiences to connect with the Red Stitch company and collaborate with Melbourne artists and musicians.

In this edition, 10 writers including Morgan Rose, Joanna Murray Smith and Hannie Rayson will create brand new short works, each inspired by a song, and incorporating that song into the performance.

Performance credits: written by: Dan Giovanonni, Hannie Rayson, James Elazzi,

Jane Harrison, Jean Tong, Joanna MurraySmith, Morgan Rose, Natasha Pincus, Rajith Savanadasa, Vidya Rajan.

Featuring performers:Amarachi Okorom, Andrew Tresidder, Ben Grant, Ben Noble, Marco Chiappi, Brett Cousins, Charlie Cousins, Daniel Frederiksen, Emily Joy, Jing-Xuan Chan Justin Hosking, Joe Petruzzi, Kevin Hofbauer, Maurial Spearim, Michael Logo, Mollie Mooney, Olga Makeeva, Sarah Sutherland, Shea Macdonough, Zac Blampied.

Musicians and singer-songwriters: Campbell Banks, Chloe Violette, Daniel Nixon, Duel Native, Hannah McKittrick, Holy Moses Heartache, Jessica Hitchcock Directed by: David Whiteley, Denis Moore, Emily O’Brien-Brown, Krystalla Pearce, Marcel Dorney, Mark Wilson, Natasha Pincus, Sarah Vickery, Stephen Nicolazzo, Susie Dee .

Event Details: March 26-28 from 6.30pm10pm Venue: Alma Park, St Kilda East.

Tickets: $61 Bookings: https://www.redstitch.net/playlist2021 - Cheryl Threadgold

● Spinifex Gum ■ Part protest, part celebration, Spinifex Gum is a uniquely modern Australian song cycle featuring the award-winning all-female ensemble, Marliya of Gondwana Choirs – a Cairns-based ensemble of Aboriginal and Torres Strait teenage singers.

This special event will bring together these young voices through a blend of harmony and protest singing in both English and Yindjibarndi, while trailblazing a new popchoir genre.

Joining the choir will be guest artists Emma Donovan, The Cat Empire’s frontman Felix Riebl and band member Ollie McGill and more to be announced.

The live performance, conducted by Lyn Williams of Gondwana Choirs and choreographed by former Bangarra Dance Theatre dancer Deborah Brown, illuminates music built from found sound samples of The Pilbara – rustling leaves, bouncing basketballs and chugging trains.

The work of Spinifex Gum addresses pervasive issues from the social disparity present in The Pilbara to deaths in custody, disproportionate incarceration, and land rights, with lyrics and song that have the power to disarm, inspire, and speak to us in a way that no individual voice can.

Nominated for Best New Australian Work at the 2019 Helpmann Awards, Spinifex Gum toured extensively in 2019 to Sydney, Arnhem Land, Darwin, The Pilbara, Canberra and now it is Melbourne’s turn. $5 from every ticket purchase goes to VACCHO, the peak body for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal peoples living in Victoria.

Spinifex Gum takes place as part of the Live at the Bowl series at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Friday, April 9. Tickets start at $25. For further information and to book visit liveatthebowl.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Snake Oil

● Burton Brothers, Josh and Tom. ■ The Burton Brothers are a Melbournebased comedy duo consisting of real-life brothers Josh Burton (Impromptunes: The Completely Improvised Musical) and Tom Burton (Talkie Time with Jackie Lime).

Both are currently ensemble cast members at The Improv Conspiracy Theatre where they regularly write and perform sketch, improv and musical comedy.

Their show Snake Oil is being presented from April 8-18 at The Improv Conspiracy in Meyers Place, Melbourne as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Snake Oil is a fast paced sketch comedy show that explores everything from childish brotherly spats to slimey snake oil salesmen.

The show aims to remind audiences of their own familial relationships, and while the sketches are fun, the underlying love shared by the brothers will shine through.

Bookings are highly recommended. Show duration: 55 minutes.

Performance Dates: April 8 - 18 Time: 7pm (6pm on Sundays) Cost: $23 ($18 Concession) Venue: The Improv Conspiracy, Level 1, 19 Meyers Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000 Tickets: https://improvconspiracy.com/ shows/snake-oil - Cheryl Threadgold

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

Music greats leave the stage

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

Out and About

Vale Michael Gudinski

Social media dominates

■ It has been a very sad month for the Australian music industry. The shock passingof Rock impresario Michael Gudinski is still hard to believe.

This amazing powerhouse drove the music industry in Australia. Michael was everywhere and always got things done. I saw his rise and rise and was amazed at his energy to be number one. He achieved that in spectacular record time.

My dear friend Ian 'Molly' Meldrum said of his passing: "The deep respect we had for each other was profound; he was a huge influence in my life.

“Like me, Michael's passion for music was unwavering. He dreamed big, worked hard and had the tenacity, energy and determination to drive all his ambitions home.

“Failure was never part of his vocabulary as I have said many times before, Michael and I have had more dramas than Shakespeare and more laughs than Seinfeld."

There will never be another Michael Solomon Gudinski.

■ For some, social media sites like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are avenues for connecting more closely with relatives and friends. For others, they're ego-boosters showering of praise via "likes" and comments from one's followers. According to a new international study, however, social media users who chase "likes" have thinking patterns similar to lab rats seeking food. Data from last year shows that four billion people worldwide spent several hours each day on social media platforms prompting comparisons to addiction.

In the hopes of finding out what drives social media junkies to spend so much of their waking day online, researchers analysed more than a million posts from over 4000 users.

Their findings suggest that the behaviour of many users was consistent with "reward learning." This is a long-established psychological concept which says actions may be driven and reinforced by rewards. Those who receive more likes seem to be driven to post even more frequently. Meanwhile, others people who don't receive the same positive feedback post less. The findings may help us understand why social media comes to dominate daily life for many people and provide clues, borrowed from research on reward learning and addiction, to how troubling online engagement may be addressed.

Vale Doug Parkinson

■ Doug Parkinson was an Australian pop and rock singer who died at the age of 74.

He led the bands Strings and Things/A Sound, the Questions, Doug Parkinson in Focus, Fanny Adams and the Life Organisation.

Doug Parkinson in Focus's cover version of the Beatles' track Dear Prudence peaked at No. 5 on the Go-Set National Top 40.

He went on to front the Southern Star Band and had a hit with I'll Be Around.

In later years he was doing solo shows honouring the music of Van Morrison and the Beatles. He performed as The Big Bopper in the stage musical The Buddy Holly Story.

Doug's voice was powerful, soulful, sultry and one of the greatest voices in the world. One of the nice, gentle, amazing singers has joined Rock and Roll Heaven. He will be missed.

Energy drinks damaging ● Michael Gudinski

Beware Guerilla Momz ■ Viral video footage shows a California teachers’ union president who led school closures dropping his daughter off at a private school.

Footage posted by the group Guerilla Momz shows Berkeley Federation of Teachers President Matt Meyer dropping his two-year-old daughter off at a private preschool. Meyer's daughter's face is blurred out.

"Meet Matt Meyer. White man with dreads and president of the local teachers' union," the group tweeted Saturday.

"He's been saying it is unsafe for *your kid* to be back at school, all the while dropping his kid off at private school."

The video was filmed by Berkeley area parents who did not give their names out of fear of retaliation.

"We'd heard for a while that he sent his kid to private preschool and we've been hearing him make crazy claims at the school board meetings that it was 'too dangerous' for schools to open because kids wouldn't wear masks.

Meanwhile, his kid is wearing a mask at school," Guerilla Momz said in a written statement.

A Flushing Problem

■ If you've ever been struck by a water droplet after flushing the toilet, it can certainly gross you out. Now imagine that feeling multiplied by a thousand. New images of what's really happening when you flush the toilet is giving nearly everyone in a survey incentive to close the lid. Harpic has released a series of images showing how unseen germs can leave the toilet when you flush.

Using high speed specialist camera technology, the pictures capture droplets and aerosol particles as they leave the toilet.

A poll of 2000 adults in the United States finds 55 per cent don't put the toilet lid down when flushing. This comes despite nearly three in four people saying they're more focused on cleanliness and hygiene than ever before. The One Poll study, commissioned by Harpic, warns that toilet bowl water is still contaminated with potentially harmful bacteria and pathogens even after several flushes. To prove their point, researchers took slow motion images with a specialised camera to capture the aerosols, droplets, and germs flying out of the bowl when someone flushes without closing the lid. Pictures reveal how the backfire from a toilet flush can spread nearly invisible aerosol droplets to nearby surfaces and even into the faces of people.

■ Energy drinks are known for their high caffeine content, which often tops that of soda and even coffee. But they seem to affect people's hearts and blood pressure differently than other caffeinated beverages, suggests a small new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. In the study, researchers divided 18 men and women into two groups. Half were given a 32-ounce commercially available energy drink with 320 mg of caffeine, as well as other ingredients like taurine and ginseng (both dietary supplements).

People in the other group were given a soda-like control drink of the same size that contained the same amount of caffeine with a bit of lime juice, cherry syrup and carbonated water. After six days, the groups switched and drank the other beverage. The researchers measured everyone's blood pressure at the start of the study and one, two, four, six and 24 hours after drinking the beverage. They also measured everyone's heart activity using an electrocardiogram.

Check with your doctor

GavinWood

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

■ Hundreds of thousands of Americans deferred routine cancer screenings at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic over fear of contracting the virus, leading to an uptick in advanced cancer diagnoses. Without early detection, patients are left with fewer treatment options and a higher likelihood of dying.

Earlier this year, the National Cancer Institute projected that missed cancer screenings and other behavioural fallout from the pandemic would result in at least 10,000 additional cancer-related deaths over the next decade.

"There's really almost no way that doesn't turn into increased mortality," its director said. National cancer-care provider 21st Century Oncology said it has recorded 18 per cent of its breast-cancer patients as having an advanced stage of the disease, compared to 12 per cent in 2019. Similarly, the medical testing company Quest Diagnostics showed its weekly number of newly diagnosed breast cancer patients decreased by nearly 52 per cent in March and early April compared to pre-pandemic. "Cancer doesn't take a pause," said Harvey Kaufman, a company senior medical director.

This year and next year

● Doug Parkinson

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Magazine ■ I was one of the teenagers who attended the Lee Gordon Big Show concerts at Festival Hall in West Melbourne in 1958.

I was there to see Johnny O'Keefe make his Melbourne debut when he was the support act for the American Rock and Roll singers, Little Richard, Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran.

I can remember when Johnny O'Keefe walked out on that stage backed by The Dell Tones and his own band The Dee Jays (one of Australia's first rock and roll bands) - he was an instant success. During the next 20 years he found fame and experienced the highs and lows of being a great rock and roll star.

Johnny O'Keefe was one of the best showmen this country ever produced.

John Michael O'Keefe was born in Bondi Junction, Sydney in 1935. In his teenage years Johnny quit university and worked in his father's furniture business.

He had been influenced by American singer Johnny Ray and began to impersonate him at concerts. In 1955 Johnny saw the film Blackboard Jungle and was fascinated with Bill Haley's hit song Rock Around The Clock.

He decided he was going to be a rock and roll singer and worked in Sydney venues with his own group, The Dee Jays.

His exposure on the Lee Gordon Big Shows gave him a profile and he wangled a recording contract with Festival Records. In 1957 we did not have Australian rock and roll singers in the hit parades.

Bill Haley, the ‘King of Rock and Roll’, was

Whatever Happened To ...

Johnny O’Keefe

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM touring Australia and was impressed with the young singer. Bill gave Johnny a song called You Hit The Wrong Note Billy Goat which Johnny recorded for Festival Records and it became his debut song in the charts.

He supported many of the touring American artists in their concerts and proved to be more popular with the teenagers than the overseas acts.

In 1958 he married Marianne Willimzik and they had three children. In 1959 Johnny O'Keefe became the compere of the ABC television show Six O'Clock Rock and introduced many of the emerging Australian performers.

Johnny went to the USA but was not successful in his attempt to break into the American charts.

● Johnny O’Keefe His recording of Its Too Late did go to # 1 in New Orleans. In 1960 Johnny was involved in a bad car accident which left him with facial scars

and mental problems.

Throughout his career Johnny promoted not only himself but also new talent. His next television show Sing Sing Sing became very popular until The Beatles arrived on the scene and the music scene began to change.

Johnny survived the bad times and made a comeback at the Sunbury Pop Concert in 1973.

He remarried in 1975. His life has been well documented in television documentaries, a miniseries, books and John Michael Howson's great stage musical, Shout.

His hit songs included Wild One, Shout, She Wears My Ring, So Tough, Move Baby Move, and Mockingbird.

Johnny O'Keefe died on October 6, 1978.

Johnny O'Keefe remains a legend of Australian rock and roll - I will never forget his appearance on The Don Lane Show when he had the entire audience on their feet as he sang She's My Baby.

I felt the same electricity as that Saturday afternoon when I saw him onstage in 1958. JOK - The Wild One. 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

Four Mediums at Ferntree Gully Arts Society The Four Mediums April Exhibition Oil, Acrylic, Water Colour and Pastel Members' artworks done in one of the Four Mediums Weekends 11am - 4pm.

Exhibition opens Sunday April 22 and closes April 25.

Ferntree Gully Arts Society 157 Underwood Rd., Ferntree Gully - Peter Kemp

The Arts

Monash Gallery

■ Not Standing Still: new approaches in documentary photography.

Although PHOTO 2021 International Festival of Photography may have ended for this year, you may still view this headline exhibition.

Not standing still offers up photowith Peter Kemp graphic processes that sit at the everchanging edges of documentary pho- in France. Exhibition closes June 20. tography, with work by leading interHeide Museum of Modern Art national and Australian artists.

7 Templestowe Rd, Bulleen Learn about the works online be- Peter Kemp fore you visit the gallery. Now showing until Sunday May 16.

Monash Gallery of Art 860 Ferntree Gully Rd, Wheelers Hill - Peter Kemp Croydon Building Hoardings: Tricia Van Der-Kuyp (aka Van dal) is a proud Wiradjuri Woman.

Maroondah Council has commisStanislava Pinchuk: Terra Data sioned a vibrant work from her for the Heide Museum of Modern Art is hoardings surrounding the new multipresenting the first career survey of level carpark building site in Devon Ukrainian-/Australian artist St. Croydon.

Stanislava Pinchuk.

Inspired by birds that are indigThe exhibition will bring together enous to the Maroondah region, the for the first time more than 40 key panels depict the Eastern Yellow robin works from Pinchuk's practice plot- and the Rec-browed Finch. ting the changing topographies of war The Gallery is pleased to showand conflict zones to explore how the case striking new works by local artlandscape holds a memory of past po- ists Barry Clarris in Diverse Illusions litical events. and Maroondah Landscapes and Born and raised n Ukraine, and now Portraits by Nina Ryan. based between Naarm (Melbourne Enjoy the surreal and the serene in and Sarajevo Bosnia and this diverse exhibition. Open weekHerzegovina) Stanislava Pinchuk is days until April 12 to 5pm at one of Australia's most exciting con- Maroondah Federation Estate. temporary artists.

Maroondah Gallery Beginning with recording the 12 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood Ukrainian Civil War, in her home - Peter Kemp country, she has since made large bodies of architectural survey work centred around the Fukushima and Chernobyl nuclear exclusion zones, MGAAtrium Gallery - Clare Jellie and the Calais 'Jungle Migrant Camo When the Sun Sleeps:

Maroondah Gallery

Heide Museum

Monash Gallery

Clare Jellie's photographic series When The Sun Sleeps explores the small Australian coastal town of Warrnambool and the stories embedded in is social and environmental ecologies.

While growing up in the area, Jellie felt torn between staying and leaving, between travelling and dwelling, between city and country.

Through the series, Jellie addresses her ambivalent feelings about growing up in a typical regional Australian town, while also connecting with the people who have chosen to embrace an unassuming lifestyle.

The work provides a contrast to the usual touristic and cliched imagery of Warrnambool, showing grey skies, stagnant streets, and a desolate coastline.

Season closes May 31.

Monash Gallery of Art 860 Ferntree Gully Rd. Wheelers Hill - Peter Kemp

Troy’s latest album

■ Thirty years deep into a stellar career, Troy Cassar-Daley has released his most remarkable album to date, The World Today, via Sony Music Entertainment Australia.

The World Today is the 11th studio album from the multiple ARIA and Golden Guitar winner and is his most personal album to date dealing with loss, acceptance and ‘story’, all while finding a will to grow stronger and move forward in these troubling times.

Troy explains, “An old uncle of mine used to say ‘it's not all beer and skittles’ and that saying is so true.

“Over the last couple of years the family life and work life balance that I’d always had, shifted. It became a monumental struggle”.

“On top of that I lost my Dad in 2019. People knew of his passing but what I didn’t share is that he took his own life.

“It hit me incredibly hard and I feel I didn’t give myself the time to grieve.

Then came COVID and that’s when I really hit rock bottom.”

- Contributed

OK. With John O’Keefe Bootleg Stones material

● The Rolling Stones ■ Fifty unreleased Rolling Stones songs have been found online bearing a Japanese address. Songs are fully recorded - not demos - and produced between 1966-2002. There’s certain to be more heard about this find, stay tuned.

Flavour back on small screen

■ Diana Chan won Masterchef in 2017. She is back on our telly with a new series of Asia Unplated focusing each episode on one particular Asian cuisine .

Her soft spot is Malaysian street food, learnt in the country of her birth.

COVID interrupted filming and the Malaysian episode had to be completed

by Diana’s cousin, Karen Chan.

Diana travelled extensively through Asia sampling the rich variety of local foods. The Laotian food dishes were prepared by local chef Jerry Mai. The dishes from all around Asia are simple to make, and delicious.

Diana Chan has a pop-up restaurant in Melbourne, a supermarket brand of dumplings to launch and will soon announce a range homewares. Watch Asia Unplated on SBS Food, season 2 on Thursdays during March.

Muck-up Day in Bunbury

■ Sunrise new co-anchor Nalalie Barr tells the story about the day she left secondary school in Bunbury. It was the usual Muck-Up day with girls going a little stir crazy. Nat was no exception. She had the family car and ferried school pals from one event to the next, at one intersection she failed to give way and narrowly avoided a collision with the other car driven by none other than one of the nuns from her school. All was forgiven.

New Spielberg film?

■ The rumour mill reports Steven Spielberg is about to announce he will direct a film detailing his boyhood years growing up in Arizona. Film is due for release 2022. Spielberg is busy at present finalising his production of West Side Story.

Latest ditty from Champs

■ Getting the air play it deserves is a recent release from local entertainer Greg Champion. Called That Keilor Beat is a great sing - along that makes any resident out Keilor way swell with pride. Hear it on Greg’s website, then buy a copy to get the party started when the team drop in after the footy.

- John O’Keefe

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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not FILM: CHERRY (Streaming on AppleTV+): G e n r e : Crime/Drama.

Cast: Tom Holland, Ciara Bravo, Jack Reynor.

Year: 2021.

Rating: M A 1 5 + Length: 142 Minutes.

Stars: * * * ½ Review: An Army medic suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder becomes a serial bank robber after an addiction to drugs spirals out of control and puts him in debt.

"Captain America: The Winter Soldier," Captain America: Civil War," "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame" Directors Anthony and Joe Russo have created a big, stylish, bold, funny, energetic and ultimately brutal and grim tale of tragic issues that affect today's culture that includes PTSD, Depression, and from Opioid to Heroin addiction, all told in narrative form and in chapters by one nameless person with great affect and understanding, a journey that begins innocently enough with a school-yard crush, then on to the battlefields of Iraq, and subsequently followed by a life of inner torment and tragedy.

"Spiderman" star Tom Holland gives a powerfully strong, career defining, award worthy blood, sweat & tears performance as the unnamed Cherry, a name only referred to in the end credits, who knock's the ball right out of the park for every moment with total conviction and tight emotional impact and believability for every moment of his screen time, and is aided with equal impact by Ciara Bravo as his long suffering girlfriend, Emily, who ultimately joins him on his downward spiral of addiction, and are aided by a uniquely stellar supporting cast that includes Jack Reynor, Michael Rispoli, Forrest Goodluck and Michael Gandolfini, son of the late James Gandolfini.

Based on the semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by US Army veteran Nico Walker, even though at times the Russo Brothers seem at a loss away from their superhero universe (and maybe more suited for the likes of Danny Boyle), but nevertheless, this is for the most part a compelling watch that does not shy away from any of the volatile issues, an audacious effort that not too long ago would have received an R18+ Rating, a coming-of-age journey that begins with innocent youthful complexities and romance sprinkled along the way with sardonic humour, brightness and light-hearted levity, then down to the darkest depths of the human soul, places we may have all seen before but would never want to go, but the reality and tragedy is, too many have.

FILM: THE WITCHES: G e n r e : Comedy/Family/Adventure/Fantasy.

Cast: Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spencer, Stanley Tucci, Chris Rock (voice).

Year: 2020.

Rating: M .

Length: 106 Minutes.

Stars: * * * Review: A remake of "The Witches" from 1990 directed by Nicolas Roeg and starring Anjelica Huston, Rowan Atkinson, Mai Zetterling, Brenda Blethyn and Jane Horrocks, that tells the story (set in 1968 Alabama) of a young boy and his grandmother who have a run-in with a coven of witches and their leader.

Effects laden retelling based on the classic story from the eccentric imagination of legendary author Roald Dahl is a fun ride but not the great experience it could have been considering the original source material, but nonetheless, it's pretty much what you would expect from co-writter, co-producer (with Guillermo del Toro) and director Robert Zemeckis, whose previous credits include "Back To The Future" trilogy, "Forrest Gump," "Cast Away," "Contact," "Romancing the Stone" and "Who Framed Roger Rabbit."

Originally intended to be directed by Guillermo del Toro, who stayed on as co-producer, though no match for Anjelica Huston in the 1990 version, Anne Hathaway is a still a joy as the Grand High Witch, the evil witch who is the leader of all witches in the world, as are Octavia Spencer as Grandma, a healer and the Boy's grandmother who is the long-time old rival of the Grand High Witch and most notably Stanley Tucci as the hotel manager, in addition to Chris Rock as the voice of Older Hero Boy, the narrator and as an elder mouse who tells the firsthand account of his experience as a child to a group of children.

As you would expect from a Robert Zemeckis production period detail, costume design, set design and CGI are all top shelf, however, the overall darkness, the biting grip and genuine horror of the original 1990 film by Nicolas Roeg remains only a distant shadow in this latest reincarnation of the classic novel, but that said, there still remains in place enough laughs, thrills, gasps, silliness, squirms and grotesqueness to satisfy both adults and older children.

- James Sherlock

Rourke’s Reviews Space Sweepers

■ (M). 136 minutes. Now streaming on Netflix.

Entertaining if derivative sci-fi epic offers eye-popping effects and production design, a likeable cast, and a convincingly constructed future world, but borrows heavily from a host of well-known outerspace classics (even sets itself up for a sequel).

From the talented director of Phantom Detective, AWerewolf Boy and End Of Animal.

RATING - ***½

Da 5 Bloods ■ (MA). 156 minutes. Now streaming on Netflix.

After being strangely ignored at this year's Academy Awards, with no nominations, Oscar winner Spike Lee's (Blackkklansman) distinctive examination of the Vietnam conflict deserves a revisit, an at-times unwieldy film that is filled with plenty of heart, anger, and historical context.

The story involves four vets (superbly played by Delroy Lindo, Clarke Peters, Norm Lewis and Isiah Whitlock Jr.) who return to Vietnam to seek out a cache of gold bars they came across during their tour of duty (a definite homage to the 1948 classic, The Treasure Of The Sierra Madre).

Accompanied by one vet's son (Jonathan Majors), who turns up unannounced, and initially helped by local guide Vinh Tran (Johnny Nguyen), the group journey into familiar terrain, and begin reminiscing about the one member of their group who didn't make it out, Norman (Chadwick Boseman).

But as the possibility of riches gets closer to becoming a reality, old frictions and wounds start to surface.

Lee is passionate from the very beginning, presenting many reallife people and incidents, showing how America used and abused an entire race who were prepared to fight for that same country (detailing cyclical brutality that dates back to 1619).

Lee also shows with conviction the generational ripple effect the war has had on the Vietnamese people.

Lee even occasionally alters the film's aspect ratio to convey various themes and points of view.

While there are familiar directorial indulgences, and some of the CGI doesn't fully convince, Da 5 Bloods is both provocative and powerful (with nicely timed moments of humour), and having an

incompetent, racist President in the White House for the past four years seems to have fully re-energised Lee, and that's a wonderful thing for cinema.

RATING - ****½

The Call

■ (MA). 111 minutes. Now streaming on Netflix.

It's not often that a remake improves on its original source, but The Call does just that, reformatting the material to entertaining, fullblooded effect.

Seo-yeon (Park Shin-hye) returns home to see her mother (Kim Sung-ryoung), who is in hospital suffering from a brain tumour.

Having lost her mobile phone on during the trip back, Seo-yeon pulls out an old landline phone to use in the meantime, but when a terrified young woman by the name of Young-sook (Jun Jong-seo) calls one night saying her stepmother is trying to kill her, it's a connection that will lead the two down a unique, but dangerous, path.

Though the specific plotting is different, the narrative arc of both films is generally the same, but where the 2011 version, The Caller (**), failed to capitalise on what is a terrific premise (due to clumsy writing, dull direction and poor performances), the 2020 incarnation is a much smarter beast, pushing both set-up and possibilities to the absolute limit.

The first half in particular is ingeniously plotted, and although it stumbles a little by allowing the race-against-the-clock aspect to overshadow the intricate plot turns in the second, there is still plenty to admire and enjoy (imagine a darker mix of the romantic mega-hit Il Mare (2000) and The Phone (2015)).

Debutant writer/director Lee Chung-hyun shows incredible confidence and skill in executing this tale, especially when it all could have easily fallen on its face early on.

Lee is also backed up by a firstrate technical crew.

The performances by both Park (#Alive) and Jun (Burning) are superb, and without their sterling work, the film wouldn't have gripped as much as it does.

Where the original film-makers seemed afraid to fully explore the unusual premise they had concocted, those at the helm of this remake on the other hand have been fully prepared to cut loose, resulting in a clever, top-shelf thriller that should keep viewers on the edge of their seat.

RATING - **** - Aaron Rourke

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APRIL 8: ANTOINETTE IN THE CEVENNES, ASCENDANT, COLLECTIVE, VOYAGERS, WILLY'S WONDERLAND. APRIL 15: GUNDA, MORTAL COMBAT, AALTO: Architect of Emotions.

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6. RAMS [Comedy/Drama/Sam Neill, Miranda Richardson, Michael Caton].

7. NEVER TOO LATE [Comedy/Romance/ Drama/James Cromwell, Jacki Weaver, Jack Thompson].

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9. FREAKY [Horror/Comedy/Thriller/Vince Vaughn, Katie Finneran].

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HAPPIEST SEASON [Romance/Comedy/ Drama/Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis].

MISBEHAVIOUR [Comedy/Drama/Keira Knightley, Jessie Buckley, Rhys Ifans].

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Observer

Lovatts Crossword No 18 Across

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

22. Numerous 23. Underground molten rock 25. Relaxation art (1'2,3) 26. Coral organisms 27. Dinners or lunches 29. Venice canal boat 32. Singer, ... Diamond 34. Famous British school 36. Type of spanner 39. Condemns to hell 41. Harnessed (oxen) 43. Rubs with emery 46. ... of Troy 48. Beneath 49. Dad 51. Hooter 52. Co-venture 55. Coarse file 56. Acorn bearers 59. Kills 61. Sit for portrait 62. Once again 63. Screw 64. Ripens 67. Halfway through pregnancy 68. Fortified wine 70. Culmination 71. Actress, ... Loren 72. Nag 73. Naked 74. Renovate (ship) 75. Rose-shaped award 77. Stop! (nautical) 78. Survives 79. Style 82. Mob 86. Jelly/sponge dessert 87. Eye lustfully 89. Belief in the supernatural 92. Pond plant 94. Capture 96. News 98. Floating log platform 100. Live coal 101. Computer input 103. Princess Royal 105. Resided 106. Press 108. Burn 111. Commoner 112. Very lazy (4,4) 114. Amaze 116. Spy, ... Hari 119. Bullets 120. German WWII fascist 121. Anticipated touchdown (1,1,1) 123. Freezes, ... over 124. As far as (2,2) 125. Omits (6,3) 126. New York borough 127. Blackberry shrub 130. The masses, ... polloi 131. Dawn to dusk 135. Alternate, every ...

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260. Introducing in stages, ... in 263. Rest on knees 264. Outcome 265. Rot (of leather) 267. Paltry 270. Niece & ...

271. Avoided 272. Entertainer 273. Additional items 274. Welsh vegetables 277. Witnessed 279. Carpenter's spike 281. More rational 284. Hurry 286. Sum owed 288. Absorbed 292. Whisky ingredient 294. Kiss & cuddle 295. Fire remains 298. Smallest 300. Nominated 301. Mention, ... to 303. Monastery superior 306. Decorative shrub pot 308. Encounter 309. Concludes 311. Pink-eyed rabbits 314. Last Greek letter 315. Ketchup, ... sauce 316. Powerful 317. Fruit mash 318. After that 319. Deserve 320. Mafia, ... Nostra 321. Treats with drugs 322. Rewrite on keyboard 323. Unhappier 324. Muscle toning therapists

Down 1. Cosy 2. Furnace 3. Polynesian island group 4. Heart or lung 5. Complain 6. Movement 7. Blackboard marker 8. Drumming insects 9. Amongst 10. Fuel energy rating 11. Go around 12. Playful water mammal 13. Propel 14. Christian festival 15. Sacred song 16. Long (for) 17. Try out (food) 18. Cudgel 19. Obscene material 24. Charity offerings 28. Youths 30. Milky gem 31. June 6, 1944 (1-3) 33. Eagle nests 35. Equal (2,1,3) 37. Raven 38. Deer 40. Yelling 42. Geological division 44. Positive electrodes 45. Least moist 47. Fencing blades 48. Great disturbance 49. Prepared mentally, ... up 50. Sports ground buildings 53. Wed again 54. Impedes 57. Rescued by plane 58. Examines closely 60. Brighter 63. Temper fit 65. Hatchets 66. Settee 68. Cry weakly 69. Corrode 76. Outstanding 79. Fellows 80. Not anybody (2-3) 81. Lodge firmly 83. Boundary 84. Media tycoon, press ...

85. Pixie 88. Disadvantage 90. Team 91. Tiny amount 93. Skin irritation 95. Paradise garden 97. Flourish of trumpets 99. Friends star, Jennifer ...

100. Periods 102. Degrade 104. Kinder 107. From Italy's capital 109. Rectify 110. Arabian prince 111. Ode 113. Glancing 115. Summer footwear 117. Cousin's mother 118. Nuclear explosive, ... bomb 121. Morally sound 122. Friendly 127. Chest 128. Gave weapons to 129. Childbirth contractions (6,5) 132. In unison (3,8) 133. Relative by marriage (2-3) 134. Call up (feelings) 135. Vigilant 136. Magician's cry (3,6) 137. Idealists 138. Rissoles 140. Of course 141. Document summaries 142. Blameless

Down 143. Tent cover 145. Corrected (text) 151. Former IOC president, Juan ...

Samaranch 154. Wanders 156. Fragrance 159. Reproductive cells 164. Sixth sense (1,1,1) 169. Imitative performer 170. Wood surface design 173. Hoped (to) 174. Versus 177. South American mountains 178. Effeminate 181. Facility 183. Commissioned soldier 187. Random 192. Hopping marsupials 195. Office workers 199. Usefulness 201. Chooses 202. Weather feature, El ...

203. Milan opera house, La ...

204. Bright signal light 206. Seductress, ... fatale 207. Map 208. Nimble 209. Executive jet 213. Car race city, Le ...

215. Small plums 217. Advertising sign 221. Jetties 222. Incidental comment 223. Complacent 224. Soccer net 225. Policy reversal (1-4) 226. Courtyard 228. Ambassadors' residences 234. Loud-hailer 236. Hypodermic syringes 238. Charged particle 240. Enquire intrusively 242. Showy flowers 243. Poetic name for Ireland, ... Isle 245. Apple groves 247. Parentless kids 248. Boost 250. Blood feud 251. Mesh 253. Rodents 255. Copied 257. Former Italian money unit 258. Fix 261. Respiratory ailment 262. Shoe lining 265. Rounded stone 266. Brainwaves 268. Put up with 269. The Queen's third son 275. Sitcom, My Name Is ...

276. Ruler, Genghis ...

278. Tidal river mouth 280. Carbonated 282. Opposed to 283. Resound 285. Throat-clearing noise 287. Wobble 289. Wage 290. Polluted 291. Assumes (attitude) 292. Guru 293. Ready, willing & ...

296. Impassive person 297. Upright 299. Make reparation 302. Wooden barrier 304. Farm sheds 305. Overly fat 306. Prudish 307. Elderly 308. Rugs 310. Luncheon meat 312. Bobs head 313. Timber cutters

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Magazine Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

RCH results ■ The tenth annual Flanagans Traralgon Royal Children’s Hospital auction day and music event was yet another huge success.

Held on March 14, the undraiser collected a welcome $2,828 plus an additional $1000 donated by Our Kinda Country Music group Morwell.

Congratulations to all the artists, donors and organisers. A fantastic effort indeed.G

Steve at Hawthorn ■ One of Melbourne's favourite jazz identities, Steve Sedergreen, has formed a formidable trio with James Clark on double bass and Andrew Swann on drums to pay tribute to Oscar Peterson for an unforgettable show at Hawthorn Arts Centre on Friday, April 23. Renowned vocalist Nina Ferro will join the trio on the evening. More info at https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/events/ steve-sedergreen-trio-tribute-oscarpeterson-0

New for Kaitlyn ■ Powerhouse vocalist Kaitlyn Thomas has released a new single Make Your Move.

The young country music sensation is certainly making her mark in the industry with a few additional strings to now add to her bow.

They include songwriting workshops, a singing school and ambassador role for Bully Zero Foundation Australia, all whilst she studies her Bachelor of Music at Vic University. https://www.kaitlynthomas official.com/ - Rob Foenander

Boob Armour for female players ■ All-Australian AFLW premiership defender Libby Birch has called for women and girls who play contact sport to think about protecting their most important assets: their breasts.

The Melbourne AFLW star and qualified physiotherapist is an advocate for wearing breast protection while playing contact sport.

“It’s like the modern mouthguard for females,” Birch said. “We wear helmets and shin guards, but what about protecting the most important part of your body?

“Since becoming a physio, I am more aware of the impact on breasts during contact sports. We chestmark the ball, we get bumped, kicked and shoved during play, but wearing chest protection gives me confidence to know my breasts are being protected from injury and impact, today and into the future.”

Birch, a former top-level netball and hockey player, has been wearing Boob Armour inserts for the past two years of her AFLW career.

Australian-owned and operated, Boob Armour is designed to protect breasts and prevent injury in women and girls playing impact and hardball sports including Australian Rules Football, Basketball, Netball, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Soccer, Hockey and Cricket.

She said: “There’s plenty of research evidence showing that impact to the breast can result in deep

bruising and the formation of hard lumps in the breast tissue. Too many of us are unaware of the problem and underestimate the occurrence of breast injuries.”

“I have had numerous knocks and I’m taking more notice of that, looking after my breasts. But I have found real insecurity even at the elite level when it comes to talking about this kind of thing.

“It’s never really been talked about before and women find it embarrassing, but it’s our biology and we have to look after it.”

Boob Armour consists of inserts made from soft but strong polyethylene just two millimetres thick.

They extend around the underarm for added protection, stabilise the breasts into position, and can be easily inserted in a sports bra.

Birch receives a lot of feedback from girls who say their parents are nervous about them playing contact sport because it looks too dangerous and rough. And she says many women are hesitant about chestmarking in footy for fear of injury.

“This is a product that helps parents and girls feel more comfortable and confident about contact sport, and we need to do everything we can to keep girls playing. So it’s important to learn to protect our body parts from a young age.

“I fell in love with this product. I think Boob Armour is for everyone, not just the elite. Everyone can wear it.”

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Observations Y E A R N

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Mike McColl Jones

Top 5 THE T OP 5 TOP REAL RUMOURS ABOUT D AN ANDREW S. DAN ANDREWS. 5. Michael O’Brien tripped him.

4. He slipped on Brett Sutton’s shaving cream.

3. Someone said “let’s move him to the Quarantine hotel”.

2. He just saw Lisa Neville’s room service bill.

1. He ducked to avoid a passing fox.

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Equine centre asks for funds ■ Racing Victoria is seeking a new operator to help with necessary funds to keep the Werribee Horse Racing Clinic to keep going.

The University of Melbourne has confirmed that they would have to cut back its involvement due to a cash flow.

This affects all racehorses and others, for the Hospital, where severe injuries and other problems face the horse racing Industry.

It is a must, that has to be fixed, and quickly, if that is the case.

Racing Victoria isnaturally concerned, but their financial situation will be stretched as it would cost a pretty penny, to solve the problem.

I spoke to leading Flemington trainer, Tory Corstens, who had been quoted in the Herald Sun, telling all that emergency care at Werribee was vital for the 6000 horses at Flemington alone, let alone the rest of the thoroughbreds, and other horses.

The latest report I had was that Racing Victoria is working with the University to try and sort out the problem, and it is a big one.

Try adding, that if a horse had severe colic for instance, and needed urgent help, needed to be treated straight away, while the Werribee Clinic is only 30 kilometres from Flemington, and close to all the main tracks and stables.

The Australian Trainers Association's CEO, Andrew Nicholl, said the solution would be another clinic or organisation over the Werribee operation.

Racing Victoria has told trainers facilities at Goulburn Valley, Ballarat, Narre Warren, Bendigo and Euroa available.

However, the nearest area would be Narre Warren, not far out of the city not far from Dandenong.

What about the Pakenham racetrack, they still have plenty of room at the Nar Nar-Goon track.

Something has to be done and quickly for the safety for all animals if you look at it.

The ball is now in Racing Victoria's court.

● At.Racing Photos. tion and we had a good crowd despite the bad weather.

So because of the Virus , both the members and the public were separated for everybody's comfort.

A big pat on the back for Moonee Valley who are showing the way in racing, with all the renovations and building at their glorious track.

At the time of going to press I was enjoying a great day at the Valley, thanks to the management and team at the picturesque course.

Ted Ryan

Big move in racing

■ In good news for horse racing, Racing Australia (working with the Principal Racing Authorities nationally), have partnered to form a National Australian Thoroughbred Workforce Development Forum.

Valley shows way

■ I had the pleasure of being asked to work for the Moonee Valley Racing Club again, at the All-Stars Mile meeting, after a long time out of the saddle, like most of us due to the Virus.

I have been employed by Moonee Valley many times, especially on their major events, like the Cox Plate, the Manikato, the Moir Stakes and William Reid Stakes, among other work.

My main job is welcoming all racegoers to the meeting.

I was approached by the General Manager of Moonee Valley, Rozalee Erceg, who I feel is particularly charming to work with in every way.

The All-Star Mile Day unfortunately was hit by rain, but it didn't stop a good crowd of racing fans from attending.

I was stationed was at the McPherson St front gates near where the floats park.

Things have changed dramatically. The old tickets boxes are gone, and new turnstiles have been erected.

The Club has two two main entrances both

Much work is being done in this space globally. The Forum was originally established following the "2019 International Forum for Education", hosted by Godolphin in Newmarket UK. This Forum gathered thoroughbred breeding, racing, and education professionals from six countries, and addressed challenges such as inclusion, attracting newcomers, education workforce, enrichment and community engagement, resulting in the formation of a Global Alliance and commitment to collaborate. www.togetherforracinginternational.com.

Racing Australia initiated and hosted an Australian-based Forum in late January last year, with peak stakeholder representatives.

Planning for the Forum commenced late last year, with it originally planned to occur this February.

The Forum will now take place on Thursday April 22 and Friday April 23 next year.

The objective of the Australian Thoroughbred Workforce Development Forum is to create and deliver in-principle agreement on strategies to secure and develop the 75,000+ people needed to sustain our thoroughbred racing and breeding industry with a focus on, "Obtain, Train and Retain".

The strategies to Obtain, Train, and Retain, will be further developed as recommendations and documented outcomes of the Forum.

Those outcomes are to be taken by Forum representatives to their peak organisations for review and consideration.

Matters relevant directly to racing, will be reviewed by Racing Australia Board, who will then in conjunction with the Principal Racing Authorities, and a national stakeholder working group determine what to proceed with and how to implement the Forum recommendations and outcomes.

For further information ring, Myles Foreman, Chief Executive Officer, Racing Australia on (02) 8072 1900.

Looking for a Professional to run the show? off McPherson St. The first entrance next to the Float Park is Zone 1 for members only.

The public enter further down McPherson St, going North about 60 metres away.

I think it is a great idea and there no conges-

★ Compere/Host ★ Auctioneer ★ Promotions ★ A-Grade Journalist ★ Voice-Over Commercials ★ Race Caller All Sports, Race Nights ★ TV, Radio, Press ★ Respected Member of the Media

Ted Ryan Phone 9876 1652 Mobile: 0412 682 927 E-Mail: tedryan@australiaonline.net.au ted.ryan@optusnet.com.au ● Mugatoo gets home in the All Star Mile. Racing Photos.

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Indoor and Outdoor Garden Seating Open every day except Wed. 9.30am-2pm.

Bar meals (lunch) available in Coffee Shop LUNCH AND DINNER Lunch: 12 Noon-2pm Dinner: 6pm-8.30pm Private Functions Aavailable in either Hotel or Beer Garden

Beautiful accommodation upstairs.

Reasonable rate.

Large car park and beer garden at rear of hotel. Bike friendly.

Friendly atmosphere.

Semiors meals now available.

Parma Nights Wednesdays Best In Yea HAPPY HOUR AT THE GRAND CENTRAL EVERY FRIDAY. 4PM-6PM $4 POTS, MEAT RAFFLES, BAR SNACKS 50 IN BEER GARDEN • Beer Battered Flathead • Angus Steak Sandwich • Chicken Schnitzel • Pub Chicken Parma • Rissoles, Bacon & Mash Grill • 300gm Angus • Lamb Cutlets Ve g e t a r i a n , Gluten Free Desserts • Apple Pie & Ice Cream • Ice Cream • Coffee, Tea Carlton Draught Great Nor thern Carlton Dry

Home-made pies, pasties, sausage rolls, quiches, cakes and much more. Home-made apple pies Enjoy Patrice’s piano playing on Parma Night.

Patrice will be happy to play requests.

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

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

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ACCOMMODATION

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

ROOM TO LET. Close to Dandenong TAFE. Student preferred, reference, private toilet and bath. $120 per week, no bills. Dandenong.

0406 716 204.

LMNO SHARE ACCOMMODATION (but completely private from other residents). Fully furnished including manchester. Lounge/kitchenette bathroom, separate toiler, bedroom with robes. $250 per week, no extra bills. Close to all amenities, bus, railway, freeway. Dandenong North. 0400 979 150.

LMNO

CAMERA. Pentax MZ60, uses film, plus 2 lens, 28-80mm and 100-0300mm and 2 filters. New, never used, still in the box. Purchased about 8 years ago.$300. Cranbourne.

0401 898 413.

COMMERCIAL property.28 Church Street, Whittlesea. Excellent investment opportunity.

Long term tenants. GC. Price on asking (POA).

Whittlesea. Ph. 0417 861 498 for more information.

JKLM COMPUTER SUCCESS PLUS INDEX. Folders 1-4 plus 1 folder Paint Shop. EC. $20 for the set. Lower Templestowe. 0409 666 231.

CUPBOARD. white, half display and half storage. Top half is Georgian style glass panes.

Bottom half is two white doors. Versatile with new or old styles of furniture. $2500 ONO. Bernie, 0414 205 133.

MNPQ CUSHIONS, Cushion Covers, Aprons, Soft Toys, Story Books, Love Your Pet. Send a picture of your beloved pet to have a cartoon drawing done to hang on your wall for $45.

Custom made soft toys available. Mernda.

0407 846 563.

MNPQ DINING TABLE. Dropside, 4 chairs, c1940.

FC, some age related scarring. $275.

Thomastown. 0429 173 223.

JKLM DOG KENNEL. Weatherproof, Colourbond roof and exterior, timber lined (treated with oil of cloves for flea prevention). Drop out floor for cleaning, lift up roof. L: 1.63m, h: 1.02m,w: 1.04m. Very strong. VGC. $375. Croydon.

9723 3538.

JKLM ELECTRIC ORGAN. Electon 2-tiered mulfunction, with stool. Beautiful cabinet in pristine condition. $200 ONO. Sandringham.

0449 841 449.

MNPQ EXTENSION LADDER. Fibreglass. 6.3m.

GC. $120. Greensborough. 0406 939 273.

JKLM FENCE POLES. 3, aluminium, square type, like Stratoc fence poles. 210 (7 ft) x 50 (2 in.) FC. $30. Boronia. 0433 309 507. MNPQ FREEZER. Haier. Frost free, upright, 250 litre. EC. $265. Eltham North. 0420 510 925.

JKLM FURNITURE. Good, solid timber, vintage quality, compressible looking old fashion, clean and neat. Yello leather, 3-piece set and carved dark wood 2-piece set. Suitable for liunge and/or hall room. Vintage good cond. Negotiable price.

Whittlesea. 0400 172 282.

JKLM HARRY POTTER and The Philosopher’s Stone Sticker Album (Panini). Includes 216 stickers in sheets. 1 through to 14. Very collectable.

All in mint condition. $395. Croydon. 9723 3538.

JKLM HAWTHORN Football Club jumper (not framed) signed by Jason Dunstall, Rayden Tallis, Dermott Brereton, Johnny Platten. 10 signatures in total, plus video, Hawthorn Too Old Too Slow. $600. Wesburn. 0407 314 246.

MNPQ HAY. Small squares and round bales. Variety of types. Delivered to your place, Mitchell Shire and City of Whittlesea. Contact-free, EC. Price varies with type of hay, round/small sqaure bales.0413 034 261.

LMNO

OUTDOOR UMBRELLA. Octaganol. Pole Height: 2.7m x 3.2m width erected. Pole diameter 5cm, overhead clerance 2.05m., timber, beige fabric. Includes solid metal stand.

VGC. $100. Mont Albert. 0410 388 081.

JKLM PORCELAIN DOLLS. Around 15 large collectable dolls. Some are certified with numbers. All in boxes. Can send pictures. EC. Various prices starting from $40. Hastings. 0412 618 193.

MNPQ SECURITY SCREEN DOORS. Premium adjustable. Single panel, scratch resistant, left or right, double sided deadlock with snib lever. 1 cedar colour, 1 off-white colour. Paid $520, sell for half-price at $260 each.

Camberwell. 0410 607 441.

JKLM STORM WATER TANK. 2100-lt/460 gal. Ova shaped. 3 tap outlets. Clean and neat. Nea new. Beige. Very comfortable for small backyards. $350 or best offer. Whittlesea. 0400 172 282.

JKLM TILES. Wunderlich, two-one, roof-glazed tiles.

40cm x 27cm. Approx. 250. Enough for carport or single agrage. 15-17 capping tiles. $375. Macleod. Text: 0420 433 162. MNPQ TIMBER SLABS of Californian Red Wood.

White cedar. Queensland maple. Various sizes and prices ranging from $200, depending on size. Unused. Air dried for 20 years. Croydon.

0408 332 181.

JKLM TIMESHARE through Classic Holidays in Queensland. 16,500 points per year. $10,000 0407 314 246.

MNPQ TREADMILL. Electrica. Broken, easy fix. Not working. $200. East Kew. 0433 795 996.

MNPQ TUCKFIELDS ALBUMS. Numbers 1-288.

Birds, fish. Loose cards: birds, dogs, Australian animals. GC. Various prices. Box Hil South. 9890 7904.

LMNO WATER TANK. 100-litre. Plastic. Approx. one metre square with tap. GC. $80. Greensborough. 0406 939 273.

JKLM WEIGHT LOSS Machine. Belt massager.

Stand-on. GC. $40. Boronia. 0433 309 507.

MNPQ WINDOWS. Pilkington Double Glazed, with grey tint. 6m x 19m x 4m, thickness 1x. Frame size: 1mtr x 1.83cm. 1 x 1 mtr x 135cm $2000. Macleod. Text: 0420 433 162. MNPQ WOOD WIZZ timber thicknessing and surfacing machine. Demonstration available for interested buyer. Includes Makita router.

Sander and dust extraction unit. All in good order. VGC. $3500. Croydon. 0408 332 181.

JKLM

WHAT’S ON GIANT BOOK SALE. 800 books. $3 each. A few priced differently. Cash only. 70% religious, many denominations. Some non-religious collectable. 11am-1pm, Easter Monday, April 5.

169 Central Rd, Nunawading (c/- SDA Church Hall).

LMN VIRTUAL COOKBOOK. A Taste of Harmony Plenty Valley FM Community Radio. A Taste of Harmony runs from Mar. 15-26, and a virtual cookbook has been created to share favourite recipes from around the world. Add your recipe at www.pvfm.org.au or email communications @pvfm.org.au - we might even share the best ones on air.

LMN

GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE. Sunday, March 28. 10am2pm. 28/52 Ellen St, Springvale. Nothing over $12. TS Clothing, shoes, accessories, gardening toolds, household items. Bric-a-brac and lots more.

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AKARI. 4-cyl. auto. BGU-391. Reg. 4/6/21.

Japan 02/20. White snowflake pearl, black leather electric seats inc. warmer. Sunroof plates B&W, bonnet protection, mats f&b, door and boot scuff plates. New car warranty. Roadside service 4/6/25. Garaged during lockdown.

600 kms on odometer. RWC. PC. $34,500.

Eltham. Rob, 0428 270 937.

MNPQ BARBECUE, GAS. Five burner, new ignition assembly. 9kg and 4kg gas tanks, both full.

New valves fitted. VGC. $300. Pascoe Vale.

0419 138 356.

LMNO BICYCLE HELMET. White, unisize 54-61cm Lazer compact. New. Never used. Original price: $60. EC. $40. Croydon. 9723 3538.

JKLM BIKES. Two. New, not used. $180. East Kew. 0433 795 996.

MNPQ BREAD BASKET. Granny Davis. Wire metal type. Boronia. 0433 309 507.

MNPQ

KITCHEN CHAIRS. 4. Wooden legs. White plastic back and seat. Rounded back. Modern look. As new. $100. Frankston. 9789 9796.

JKLM MECHANICS TOOL CABINET. Motorpro with drawers. Appox. height: 72 cms. Approx lenth: 60 cms. Approx. width: 40 cms. Still in original box. Never used. EC. $75. Croydon. 9723

PERSONALS

JACINTA. Please contact 0407 204 589. I’ll explain. Remember you helped find keys at Danaher, Heidelberg, November. You bought bags of soil. You were sad because job in HR finished. 55 yo, medium length blonde. If others recongnise please contact J or me. Tony.

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In line with our usual practice, The Local Paper will not be published in the week of Easter Wednesday (April 7). This allows our team members to have a short leave break prior to the remaining 36 weekly issues prior to Christmas. The final issue of 2021 is scheduled to be published on Wednesday, December 15.

Regular weekly publication of The Local Paper resumes on Wednesday, April 14.

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