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Killingworth Hill Cafe & Whisky Bar 36 Killingworth Rd, Yea Open 11am-6pm Friday-Sunday Gift Vouchers Available

Cosy open fire.

Today’s Menu Charcuterie Boards: Your choice of a meat platter, cheese platter, or fish platter all accompanied with fresh home grown and made produce, for example, vegetables, gluten free pesto’s, chutneys, nuts, etc,

RECENTLY AWARDED YEA’S BEST PUB AND BAR

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All Products Home-Made.

Soups (Winter Only).

Tarts, Quiches and Sweets as per Specials Board.

Beef and Guinness Pies.

Sausage Rolls.

Great Range of Cocktails and Mocktails Available.

Teas and Coffees Don’t forget our Famous Devonshire Tea We strive for excellence, we do not rest until our best is better We guarantee our products 100%.

If unsatisfactory, please advise staff who will replace or refund immediately

We are a small boutique venue serving predominantly home-made product.

We run to bookings to private intimate customer service satisfaction with a maximum of 10 per group.

Killingworth Hill Cafe & Whisky Bar Phone: 0455 266 888 www.killingworthhill.com.au

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Regional Round-Up Footpath on way

■ After years of lobbying, Mansfield Shire Council has successfully obtained grant funding for a footpath on Malcolm St. The path will run on the south side of Malcolm St, across from the golf course, between Apollo St and Kidston Pde. Mansfield Shire Mayor Cr James Tehan said the Council had lobbied for funding for the project for years.

“Council is pleased to announce a successful outcome for this priority project,” said Cr Tehan.

“We’ve submitted several applications for grant funding to create an accessible and safe connection for Malcolm St residents to schools, High St , sporting facilities and the Great Victorian Rail Trail.

“Our persistence has been rewarded and we’ll soon see a shared path where we need it most,” said Cr Tehan.

The funding of $93,000 from the Traffic Accident Commission will be matched by the Council and a path and lighting will be installed with a budget of $186,000. A 2.5 metre asphalt path will be constructed late 2022.

Community members Paul Riley and Tracy Joyce were excited to hear the news about the new path.

“We’ve been trying to get a footpath on Malcolm St since our children were young, and now one of them is at university,” said Mr Riley.

“I’m a music teacher and lots of students ride their bikes and walk to my place after school. There is currently no safe way to get to my place of business.”

Tracy Joyce said she was grateful that the path would be built.

“We’re finally getting the path we’ve wanted for many years. This is great for Mansfield,” said Ms Joyce.

“Thank you to Council for persisting. We look forward to the construction of a safe shared path for the many residents who need it.”

Residents with properties impacted by the works will receive further information about the project.

Jobs to go: VFF

■ The Victorian Farmers Federation has warned that jobs across regional Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia will be lost if Labor leader Anthony Albanese’s policy for water recovery is implemented under the Murray Darling Basin Plan.

VFF President Emma Germano said Federal Labor’s five-point policy showed a total misunderstanding of the Basin Plan and a total disregard for jobs in regional communities.

“Mr Albanese’s plan for pushing on with the 450GL up-water target will result in buybacks and will suck more water out of irrigated agriculture. We know what this does because we’ve seen it before – it kills jobs and kills regional communities.”

VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy said Mr Albanese and his team have shown they do not understand the Basin Plan and had failed to consult Basin communities.

“The recovery of the 450GL up-water target was never guaranteed in legislation and was always subject to socio-economic neutrality.

“This was later reaffirmed with the socioeconomic test that was unanimously agreed

by Basin state and federal governments at the 2018 Ministerial Council meeting. The 450GL can only be recovered if there are no negative social economic outcomes.”

“Section 6.04 of the Basin Plan sets out legislated water recovery of 2,750GL. Over 2,100GL has now been recovered with the remainder to be recovered through 36 offset projects worth 605GL. “That means the environment is receiving an extra four worth of water which has fixed the environmental damage and degradation that South Australia suffered in the millennium drought.”

“The science is now telling us the health of the environment in South Australia has improved significantly since the millennium drought.”

- Contributed

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300 games for Lachie ■ Sunnies on, donning a Yea Tigers Football jacket from seasons past, jeans and work boots, as well as the unmistakable iconic beanie ...

Lachie ‘Turtle’ White had just pulled into the Yea Recreation Reserve.

Always a welcomed sight, White, or Turtle as he is better known as, was preparing for his milestone game against Yarra Junction.

The familiar schoolboy grin spread across his face tells a story of a man who has always been cheeky and ready for a laugh.

The moniker ‘Turtle’ stems from his initial playing days at Yea Football Club all the way back in 2003, when Billy Neilson (the coach at the time) referred to him as Turtle, a callback to White’s former club the Eltham Turtles.

White’s football pilgrimage began at the Warrandyte Junior Football Club, where he started in under 12s. He had a storied career thereafter at the Eltham Turtles, where he still holds the record for games played. When queried on the current standing of Eltham, he simply stated “stronger than ever”.

White always surprises you, either he responds in a short fashion cutting out all of the fat, or you are all in on an extended anecdote (which are always worth their weight in salt). It is a defining feature of his charm.

White made the decision to play for Yea because, quite simply put, he now lived there. He laughed when considering his most memorable moments while bellowing out “tough one”.

He settled on the Yea Reserves Grand Final appearance in 2005, as well as his two Reserves Best and (maybe) Fairest. It wasn’t until later he was reminded of the time he kicked a goal after the siren to seal a victory by one point, saying “that’s every boys’ dream”.

When reflecting on his personal best game the surrounding rabble chirped in with cries of “too many to remember”. White with his signature sly grin remarked “still to come”.

This day has been a long one coming for White, with a profound response addressing his current state of mind regarding 300 games, he postulated “[he’d] be lying if it was just another day, [he’d] been looking forward to it for a while”.

The current situation at the Yea Football Club isn’t one that is acquiring silverware, the advice White gives (after a decent pause) is “keep

● Lachie White chaired off the ground by Yea team-mates pushing, keep turning up”. ] Observing the playing group, White recognised that it is “good to be involved with players of all walks of life”. He has faith that the club will rebuild and that the next generation will see success.

White’s grin pierced the room once more when asked about his future playing career, “I’m not finished yet, I was going to retire when I was 30”. He continued mentioning the fact that he would like to play alongside his son when comes of age.

Tom, White’s son, was present throughout the interview and reflects White’s demeanour.

He commented when he found it necessary, in a typical White fashion - a combination of wit and dryness that is always welcomed.

In deep reflection and summary, White was adamant that you “don’t change your routine, support your major sponsor on Friday nights, and then they’ll all be good games”.

The tongue-in-cheek comment about the sponsor was almost certainly about the local watering hole, where you can find White wetting his whistle from time to time.

White expresses his gratitude for the many connections he has made at the Yea Footy Club, and concluded with “win, lose, or draw...there will be a game next week” (despite it being Easter next week).

- Meagan Callander

$155 mil. regional cut ■ Labor has to come clean to regional Australia about whether it will cut $155 million from regional telecommunications if elected, says Senator Bridget McKenzie.

As Regional Communications Minister, Senator McKenzie said Labor leader Anthony Albanese’s election pledge to deliver a $656 million regional communications package appears to amount to a significant slashing of communications spending in regional Australia in the 2022-23 Budget.

“This appears to be a serious backward step

by Labor and if confirmed, will actually deliver worse outcomes for the people Anthony Albanese is claiming to assist,” Senator McKenzie said.

“Where exactly is Labor planning to cut regional communications spending? Is it fewer blackspot towers? Is it abandoning plans to improve resilience against natural disasters? Or is it cutting support for indigenous communities?

“The Liberal and Nationals Government has allocated $811 million for the Connecting Regional Australia initiative in the 2022 Budget, but Labor has only said it will deliver $656 million.

“Labor has no credibility when it comes to regional communications, having never delivered a single mobile blackspot tower when last in government.

“This is a copy and paste of the Liberal and National Government’s regional communications policy,” said Paul Fletcher, Minister for Communications.

“Is it any surprise that the party of inner-city, latte-sipping, left-wing elites has no ideas of its own when it comes to regional communications - other than shortchanging the people of regional

Local Briefs ANZAC Day in Yea

■ The Rotary Club of Yea advises of arrangements that will apply in Yea and surrounding districts for this ANZAC Day (Mon., Apr. 25).

Members of the public are encouraged to hold a Dawn Service vigil at 6am at the end of their drive way in conjunction with a broadcast Dawn Service.

Kinglake community groups, service organisations, schools and individuals wishing to have a representative place a wreath at the Dawn Service at 5m at St Peter's Memorial Anglican Church, Kinglake are invited to contact Anzac Day Co-Odinator Reverend Ruwan Palapathwala on 0458.113.099 or 9716.2042 (The Vicarage).

The staff of the Yea and District Memorial Hospital in Yea will conduct an ANZAC Day Commemoration at 9.45am for patients and Rosebank Nursing Home residents.

The Rotary Club of Yea will conduct the ANZAC Day Commemoration at the Yea Cenotaph commencing at 11am. Members of the public are requested to assemble by 10.45am.

Veterans and members of the Emergency Services are requested to assemble behind the flagpoles. A Barbecue/Sausage Sizzle will follow at the Yea Railway Reserve.

Commemorations in Glenburn, Flowerdale and Strath Creek will be under local community arrangements.

- Di Welsh

Hear about Bon

■ Mansfield Council is inviting community members to hear about one of Mansfield’s most intriguing historical figures, Anne Fraser Bon. Mansfield Shire Council Librarian Justine Shelton said anyone with an interest in local history would appreciate the story of the philanthropist.

“We’re thrilled to host Peggy Aeschlimann, who will share the story about the role Anne Fraser Bon played in Mansfield’s history,” said Ms Shelton.

“Peggy’s enthusiasm is infectious and the talk promises to engage and entertain those who want to hear about this strong woman who shaped local and national history.”

A unique and formidable woman, Anne Fraser Bon formed strong relationships with Aboriginal people in the area, many of whom she employed as station hands on her property, Wappan Station, which was a common Aboriginal camping ground on which many traditional ceremonies were held.

Anne Fraser Bon was the only woman to serve on the Aboriginal Protection Board and was known for her activism on behalf of Aboriginal people.

Peggy Aeschlimann has worked closely with Serena Bon Wells, Anne’s great-greatgranddaughter, to create a historically accurate biographical fiction of Anne’s life: ‘Thistle to Wattle: The Anne Fraser Bon Story’. The book will be published later this year.

“We’re very lucky to be able to host a talk about this giant in our local history and we encourage people to book to hear about the life and times of Anne Fraser Bon,” said Ms Shelton.

The Mansfield Library event will take place at 2.30pm and 6pm on Wednesday, April 20. Bookings are essential. Please contact the Library on 5775 8621 or email library@mansfield.vic.gov.au

Library works begin

● Senator Bridget McKenzie and remote Australia by $155 million compared to what the Coalition is committing for regional communications?”

“Any commitments made by Labor on telecommunications should be treated with the utmost scepticism. The best guide to future performance is past performance,” Mr Fletcher said.

■ Construction is underway at Mill Park Library to extend and reconfigure the car park, to provide easy access for visitors.

The extension will see 33 spaces added to the car park, and will include the reconfiguration of the existing access and turning lanes. The upgrade will also include new footpaths, lighting and and fresh landscaping.

Mill Park Library will remain open throughout construction. The car park extension is expected to be complete in June 2022.

This project is supported by the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

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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.

Mitchell Shire Edition

■ 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.

Victoria hosts games

■ The Herald Sun reports that Victoria will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

“The Games will be an -almost completely regional event showcasing rural Victoria to the world, while Melbourne could host a handful of events.

“The games will take place across four regional hubs in Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Gippsland, each with an athletes’ village.

“Shepparton will also host events, while the MCG will host the opening ceremony.”

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

Criminal Case Listings Thursday, April 14 Baker, Kane Owen Beasley, Jodie Elizabeth Bell, Carlie Bell, Dean Bennetts, Christopher Brookes, James Brydon, Cameron Bunton, Brandon Christie, Corey Coonerty, Dean Allan Costello, Jeol Gardiner, Ashley Gates, Tracey Gibbons, Daley Connor’ Grbavac Friend Vonar, Mir Pero Green, Jonah Haddad, Wadeed Yousif Hore, Andrew Kemp, Graeme Kilby, Shane King, Johnny Korver, Jack Dillan Lovelace, Tamara Manning, Scott Adrian Manson, Tane Matthews, Dwayne Mcauliffe, Matthew] Plieger, James Porter, Daniel Leonard Prestage, Kaine Quinn, Keara Randle, Georgia Robinson, Peter Sanders, Jayson Sargeant, Benjamin Sayers, Michael John Stg Pty Ltd Stirling, Matthew Stones, Darren Tobin, Thomas Troianos, Gerasimos Vandergulik, Casey Glen Wellington, Caitlin Willigenburg, Garth Wyllie, Samuel ]Yang, Jerry Yates, Adam Thursday, April 21 Almir, Abdel Antrobus, Jessica Augustinus, Sharron Marree Beesley, Andrew Bell, Lauren Berhe, Joseph Bertram, David Brown, Leigh Browne, Lucia Cole, Jesse Delahunty, Jesse Lee Dickinson, Daniel Eddy, Rhyan Forrester, Kristopher Gurd, Jay Hoppner, Peter Hughes, William Iocco, Oscar Lambrinos, Steven Lim, Christohper Murray, Paul Jason Newey, Shae Newton, Sean Page, Bernard Pemberton, Andrew Pollifrone, Jake Robinson, Alissa Roder, Jill Ross, Brett John Sant, Timothy Scott, Sebastion Stk Electrical Services Pty Ltd Wilson, Brett Young, Brooke Dorothy Zintilis, Zenos

The Whip Our Spy in Parliament

Monitor appointed to rogue Council

● The Local Paper (Northcote Budget Edition), Feb. 2 ■ The Local Paper has provided an ongoing energetic coverage of the governance shortcomings at Darebin City Council. It predicted that the appointment of a Local Government Monitor was just around the corner.

The State Government appointed a Monitor last Friday (Apr. 8).The Monitor will support good governance and guide the Council to best serve its communities.

Local Government Minister Shaun Leane said the monitor will address concerns about governance and councillor conduct.

The monitor will work to prevent issues from escalating and support councillors to perform their duties successfully.

The monitor for Darebin City Council will also guide the council to appoint a CEO. The municipal monitor will be appointed in coming weeks and will provide regular reports to the Minister on the council’s progress and recommend any further actions.

The State Government is supporting and improving council culture throughout the state, last year conducting a wide-ranging study into what influences council culture as part of the Local Government Culture Project Mr Leane said: "We're serious about improving culture in local councils. We want to encourage positive practices and stop negative behaviour.

“Municipal monitors have proven to be effective at guiding councils to make improvements in governance that help them better serve their communities.

“We expect councillors to maintain high standards and practice good governance – which is what people rightfully expect from their elected representatives.”

Darebin City CEO Sue Wilkinson has left her position. Under her watch, planning permit applicants were banned from using The Local Paper for their advertising.

Over two years, the Council refused to answer any questions from The Local Paper. Darebin Council has tried to obstruct The Local Paper, as has the nearby Whittlesea Council, by denying any paid advertising.

Local Paper Editor Ash Long said: “After 50+ years in local newspapers, I am certain in the political truth: "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win”.

Editor to meet Guy

■ Local Paper Editor Ash Long has been invited to meet with State Opposition Leader Matthew Guy today (Wed.) at a media conference at Maroondah Reservoir, Healesville. Don’t stand too close to the dam wall, Mr Editor.

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Epping shooting probe ● Jasmina Police are appealing for public as sistance to help locate missing girl Jasmina. The 16-year-old was last seen in the Seymour area about 10.30am on Monday (Apr. 11). Police and family have concerns for Jasmina as she has a medical condition. She is described as Caucasian, approximately 160cm tall, with a slim build and curly light brown shoulder length hair. Jasmina is believed to be wearing a dark-coloured zip-up hoodie, a light-coloured top, and loose dark-coloured trousers. Police have released an image of Jasmina and urge anyone with information on her whereabouts to contact the Seymour Police Station on 5735 0200.

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■ Armed Crime Squad detectives are appealing for assistance after a non-fatal shooting outside a reception centre in Epping last month.

Investigators have been told an unknown number of offenders in a stolen red Mazda CX5 drove to the Helm Court venue, before firing multiple shots into the crowd outside the premises about 10.45pm on Thursday, March 10.

A 33-year-old Docklands man received an upper body gunshot wound and self-presented at a nearby hospital at approximately 11pm. No other people were physically injured.

The offenders fled the scene, driving to WA Smith Reserve in Lalor, where the car, displaying fake South Australian registration plates, was burnt.

Detectives believe it was a targeted attack.

Police have released CCTV and an image of the car they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.

Investigators believe there were multiple witnesses to the incident who may have filmed the events on their mobile phones and are asking anyone who has any footage to come forward, which can be done anonymously via Crime Stoppers.

Investigators are also urging anyone who was in the vicinity of Cooper St , Edgar St or Dalton

Rd in Epping between 10.30pm and 11pm on Thursday March 10, and who has dashcam footage, to come forward.

■ Anyone with information or with dashcam footage of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Ahead of the May 21 Federal Elec tion, the City of Whittlesea has is sued election signage guidelines. If you are planning on placing signage on private or Council property there are some clear guidelines you need to follow to ensure it is done correctly. The guidelines cover off signs on private property (residential and commercial property such as shopping centres) as well as Council property (parks, public schools, local swimming pools, traffic lights, tram stops, local market stalls, train stations).

The display and placement of political advertising and activities is monitored and guidelines enforced in the City of Whittlesea.

The sheet includes the do’s and don’ts for: ■ Election advertising signage permits ■ Election advertising signage on council land/roads ■ Impounding election signage ■ Bill posting ■ Penalties Eltham MLA Vicki Ward said that country drivers who complain that dangerous potholes are hazards on the rural road network are living in “imagined fantasies”, according to Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish, who said the Government was “naive” about country road.

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Community members and visitors can now take in the history of Coldstream on a new cultural walk spanning the length of town. The Coldstream Cultural Walk features art installations and snippets of local history.

● Jamie Hooper

■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Jamie Hooper.

The 41-year-old is wanted on warrant for outstanding drug trafficking matters.

Hooper is known to frequent the Melbourne, Carlton, Broadmeadows, Craigieburn, Wallan and Wodonga areas.

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

He is about 178cm tall with short dark hair.

■ Anyone who sights Hooper, or has information about his whereabouts, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crime stoppersvic.com.au

Repair cafe opens ■ The City of Whittlesea’s first repair café is opening its doors and encouraging residents to fix their broken household items rather than ditch them.

The new Mernda Repair Café is being run

by Mernda Community House, Whittlesea Community Connections and the City of Whittlesea and will be staffed by skilled volunteers from the community.

Mernda Community House Coordinator Paras Christou hopes the Café will get people in the community thinking about fixing items rather than simply throwing them out.

“For many people these days, when something no longer works or is broken, their first thought is to bin it,” said Paras.

“But what we are trying to do with this repair café is show our community that there is an alternative, and many items that would otherwise be destined for waste can in fact be repaired and reused.”

Whittlesea Administrator Peita Duncan said the City of Whittlesea was proud to be supporting community initiatives that tackle waste.

“We are excited to have a local repair café right here in Mernda, helping residents rethink their waste and save money in the process by

■ Mitchell Shire Council is celebrating for Mary Agfostino, Director Advocacy and Communities, after she was inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women in recognition of her significant leadership contribution to disaster.

The Leading Through Disaster category recognises women whose influence, example and leadership have supported communities to respond, recover and rebuild in times of disaster.

Mary was recognised for her work in establishing the Mitchell Leadership Alliance, where she brought together CEOs of local health and community service providers to develop a co-ordinated approach for people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Barwite Rd works

Drug warrant: Wallan link ● Dr Helen Haines, Indi MHR Indi independent MHR Helen Haines launched her Federal Elec tion camapign last weekend. “We hold Indi by a margin of just 1.4 per cent. Our Orange Army is fired up and doing amazing work -- but we will be massively outspent by candidates with much deeper pockets. We're still $60,000 short of our advertising budget. Every dollar we raise gets our message in front of more people.” Dr Haines sent out an email to her supporters requesting a contribution of $20 each.

Local Briefs Mary honoured

■ Works are now complete on a major upgrade to Barwite Rd. The $214,600 project rectifies long-term issues with the surface quality of the road through the installation of major culverts and drains.

Mansfield Shire Mayor Cr James Tehan said he was pleased with the outcome of the project, which would significantly enhance the road.

“The road has caused issues for residents and has been a subject of concern for years” said Cr Tehan.

“We’ve invested more than ever in our road network. This major upgrade rectifies long-term issues on this road and reflects our commitment to safe, efficient roads that are well looked after.”

Mansfield Shire Council General Manager Infrastructure and Planning Kirsten Alexander said the new, more extensive drainage infrastructure responded to the issues presented by Barwite Rd’s landscape and local topography.

“Council officers have been on site monitoring progress and inspecting each stage of the program. We’re pleased with the works completed by Alpine Civil and confident that these upgrades will enhance Barwite Rd’s surface seal and durability in the long term,” said Ms Alexander.

The project included the installation of seven culverts, resealing, and the digging of table drains. Works are expected to reduce road maintenance costs and ongoing roadsurface issues.

Lights activated

■ Traffic light works have commenced at the intersection of Edgars Rd and Rockfield St in Epping.

The lights will improve road safety and complement the extension of Edgars Rd, between O’Herns Rd and Rockfield St. The construction will be staged to ensure only minimal disruption. Traffic management and detours will be in place throughout the works.

The lights are expected to be switched on by late-May.

Works completed

■ Works to improve and decorate the road surface on Blacksmiths Way in Belgrave have been completed, providing a better driving surface and interesting look for the laneway.

In December, a project began to improve the road surface in Blacksmiths Way, resurfacing the pavement and adding a coloured surface that resembles water.

Yarra Ranges Deputy Mayor, Cr Johanna Skelton, said the project accompanied other public artwork in the area, to highlight the importance of protecting the environment.

Examine options

● Peita Duncan fixing items that they may otherwise have chosen to bin and replace,” Ms Duncan said.

“As part of our Rethinking Waste Plan 20212030, we’re working with our community to reduce and avoid sending waste to landfill through a range of initiatives, and this repair café is a great way to tackle the current ‘throw-away’ culture.”

■ Northern Victoria MLC Tania Maxwell says she has put forward in Parliament options to speed service responses to life-threatening Code One and other emergency callouts.

Country Fire Authority brigades like Kiewa Fire Brigade, in Indigo Shire, are keen to provide immediate first aid while an ambulance is dispatched.

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‘Keep the bastards honest’ ■ Labor leader Anthony Albanese is not likely to be voted in at next month’s Federal Election ... but Prime Minister Scott Morrison is likely to be voted out.

The Local Paper through its localised eitions covering 38 local government areas around Melbourne, will maintain an energetic coverage of the campaign, particularly in marginal seats.

Don Chipp, leader of the Australian Democrats back in the 1980s, coined the phrase that his job was to “keep the bastards honest”.

Our ‘public interest news gathering’ role is much the same.

Over the years, we have seen a consistent pattern arise.

Authorities - and the people at the top of them - try to put obstacles in front of independent media to prevent the investigative blowtorch becoming too powerful.

In Melbourne, The Local Paper has faced a number of examples.

At Whittlesea City Council, its team headed by Chief Executive Officer Craig Lloyd - withdrew all paid advertisingat exactly the time we exposed its governance shortcomings.

In a childish move, Whittlesea Council refuses to answer any emails from us, won’t answer any questions, and its Administrators live in a pretend world where they must think they are beyond scrutiny by local press.

At Darebin Council, it has been much the same. Its team, under then-CEO Sue Wilkinson refused to

● Scott Morrison, Prime Minister

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answer any correspondence from The Local Paper.

Darebin Council even took the step of advising planning permit applicants that they could not advertise in The Local Paper.

It’s a peculiar move because The Local Paper is the only local weekly community newspaper in that area.

We think that is shameful behaviour, and we have said so.

In this week’s Local Paper, readers will see the launch of our campaign against Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and his superintenance of the Australian Communications and Media Authority.

In 2020, The Local Paper entered a grant agreement to perform $74,000 of work in its regional edition.

The Local Paper has done all the work, and sought reimbursement for the expenses incurred.

All receipts have been provided. Audit requirements have been met. Despite COVID, we have deducted adjustments because it was the right thing to do.

Rather than pay its bills, the Australian Communications and Media Authority won’t pay its outstanding commitments to us, and indeed has demanded a $11,970.97 rebate.

Good luck with that, Mr Morrison.

His Government’s approach lacks honesty. We won’t be paying a cent.

Nor will we be giving him our vote. Long Shots senses that in a few short weeks, Scottie from Marketing will learn plenty about Jobseeker.

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● Yea State School. Grade 3-4. 1937. Back row (from left): Dot Smith, Jeannie Ward, Valda Murphy, Unknown, Joy Rogers, Marj Prideaux, Unknowm Chrissie Forbes, Gloria Jeffries, Betty Ford. 3rd row: Jeannie McIntosh, Margaret McLeish, Renee Hennebery, Judy Byrne, Ellen Arthur, Shirley Tull, Shirley Wilson, Unknown, Betty McFarlane, Gwen Ball, Lorna Garlick. Ray Allen, ? Reynolds, Ron Argent, Dougal Drysdale, Graeme Waddell, Reg Loughran,, Norm Garlick, George Mortimer, Len Murphy, Gregor Creed, Vic Thorley. Front row: Nat Egan, Alan Akers, John Brooksbank, Bruce Shields, Malcolm McLeish, Des Garlick, Neil Garlick, Bruce Jamieson.

Thanks to Alan Thorley, Yea Historical Pages.

Local Briefs Kinder open days

■ Mitchell's kindergartens will throw open their doors with an open day on Saturday, April 30.

Families will be able to tour each of the facilities and meet the teaching teams. Each kindergarten will be open at varying times throughout the morning.

If you are looking to enrol your child in either the 3 or 4-year-old kindergarten program, the day is the perfect opportunity to visit any of Mitchell's 11 kindergartens to help you to choose which centre is best for your family.

Open day times: ■ Flowerdale: 9am to 10am ■ Pyalong: 10am to 12pm ■ Mt Piper, Broadford: 10am to 12pm ■ Creating Futures, Wallan: 10am to 12pm ■ Bentinck Street, Wallan: 10am to 12pm ■ Wallan East Family and Children's Centre: 11am to 1pm ■ Greater Beveridge Community Centre: 11am to 1pm ■ Marie Williams, Kilmore: 11am to 1pm ■ Wandong: 11am to 1pm ■ Victoria Street, Seymour: 11am to 1pm ■ Seymour Family and Children's Centre: 12pm to 1pm

Donnybrook name

■ City of Whittlesea residents are being into assist in the search for a name for Council’s future community centre, to be located in the Olivine estate in Donnybrook.

The multi-purpose centre will include a kindergarten, maternal and child health services, a pop-up library, and flexible spaces for community programs.

Residents can get involved by considering what they love most about Donnybrook and the heritage of the area. The Council will shortlist a selection of the submitted names for the community to vote on at a later date.

City of Whittlesea Chair Administrator Lydia Wilson said that naming the community centre is a great opportunity to connect with the area’s history and understand the community’s aspirations for Donnybrook.

The community centre in Donnybrook is currently in the design stage. Construction of the centre is expected to start late next year, with the facility up-and-running in 2025.

To submit ideas or to find out more visit www.engage.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/ donnybrookcc. Submissions close May 8.

Define character

■ Nillumbik Shire Council is developing a new Neighbourhood Character Strategy for its residential areas and has commenced a comprehensive consultation process to obtain community input.

The NCS will replace the existing Neighbourhood Character Study and Precinct Guidelines from 2001 (amended in 2003) and strengthen Council’s ability to protect the character of Nillumbik’s residential areas, says a media release.

Whittlesea Probus

■ The the Combined Probus Club of Whittlesea April meeting saw Ivan Peterson as guest speaker, telling of his time in Papua New Guinea in the 1960s. He presented reformatted 35mm Kodak slides.

When Ivan moved to PNG to take up a teaching role,it was made up of two separate territories administered by the Australian Government’s Department of Territories.

Papua was an Australian territory similar in status to the ACT, the NT, and several other islands. New Guinea was a United Nations Protectorate administered by Australia.

Ivan, a major league baseballer with the Collingwood Magpies prior to his PNG days, is proud of his contribution as playing coach of a team of local technical college students.

The Probus morning ended with community singing of a nursery rhyme in Pidgin English.

The Probus Club meets at Whittlesea Bowling Club on the first Monday of the month and visitors are welcome.

- Michael B. Halley

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Council News $10 mil. welcome

■ Yarra Ranges Shire Council has welcomed $10 million in funding from the Commonwealth Government to implement its Resilient Yarra Ranges project.

The project is aimed at helping the Yarra Ranges community to better understand and cope with hazardous weather events such as bushfires.

Yarra Ranges Shire Mayor , Cr Jim Child, said the funding will increase the disaster preparedness, risk management, recovery and overall future resilience for Yarra Ranges communities.

“We’re extremely thankful that the Federal Government has recognised the importance of this issue, particularly as we approach the one-year anniversary of the catastrophic storms that hit the Dandenong Ranges,” Cr Child said.

“Responding in an emergency is as much about preparation and planning as it is about the actual response and clean-up itself, so this funding will go a long way to help us plan and protect our communities for any future emergencies that may arise.

“I’d also like to thank our retiring Federal Member for Casey, Tony Smith, who has been a wonderful local representative for us.

“Tony has been a great advocate for our community for a long period of time and has helped us advocate for better funding and services in our municipality.

“This is a perfect example of the great working relationships we have with our counterparts across different levels of Government.”

Cr Child also acknowledged that Council and its community were still in need of further support to assist the recovery from the 2021 storm.

“We recognise we still have significant work to do in recovering from the devastating storms of last year and we are continuing to work hard in advocating for much needed assistance from government to support this recovery.”

The Resilient Yarra Ranges project is broken down into seven key areas: ■ Place based resilience planning – Will bring communities, local businesses, support organisations and agencies together from Monbulk, Healesville, Yarra Junction and their surrounds to benchmark and strengthen resilience.

■ Tree management and clean-up – Funding requested to complete clean-up in Council open spaces and bushlands from the 2021 storm, as well as delivering a proactive tree management program in high-risk areas.

■ Resilient energy precinct – A joint venture from Monash University and Council to assess the feasibility for a resilient microgrid across essential buildings in Monbulk.

■ Resilient buildings – Multiple Council community buildings that serve as emergency relief centres will be upgraded with a generator plug-in point and/or solar power capabilities.

■ Changing places facility – Provides suitable facilities for people who are unable to use standard accessible toilets at Kilsyth Sports Centre, which is also a designated emergency relief centre. This fills a need in the provision of emergency amenities for people who are unable to use standard accessible amenities.

■ Bushfire risk assessment – A bushfire risk assessment will be commissioned for the areas of the Dandenong Ranges impacted by the 2021 storm which will assist in the rebuilding process.

■ Emergency relief network – Will strengthen the role and involvement of the Yarra Ranges Emergency Relief Network to provide better coordinated support and material aid resources across Yarra Ranges.

The funding for the project is part of the Commonwealth Government’s $600 million Preparing Australian Communities Program, which is an investment over six years to build the nation’s resilience to natural disasters.

The Council is looking forward to planning and delivering the above priorities which will support community preparedness for future weather events across Yarra Ranges.

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Mirabella backs Welch

■ Senator Greg Mirabella has backed the election of Richard Welch as MHR for Mitchell.

The Liberal Federal Government is delivering $15 Million now, to build the Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct (MRRSP).

“Richard Welch, Liberal Candidate for McEwen has advocated hard for the MRRSP, and the community will be rewarded for it,” said Senator Mirabella.

“His advocacy has secured a range of funding outcomes for McEwen, including the Beveridge Intermodal Freight Terminal and its associated 20,000 jobs, and now, a $15 million investment for the MRRSP. “After 12 years of inaction, I am looking forward to Richard Welch being the Member for McEwen who will finally deliver the MRRSP. “He is a great bloke, and I know he will work tirelessly for the communities of McEwen.”

“The Macedon Ranges Shire community have been waiting on the MRRSP, and I am thrilled it will finally be delivered under a Liberal Government. The MRRSP will provide a fantastic community sporting facility for clubs, families and most importantly, our children.” ”In addition, it will have a flow on economic benefit of $59.04 million for our community, according to Council estimates.”

● Richard Welch

Stalking reforms backed

● Tania Maxwell MLC

■ Northern Victoria MLC Tania Maxwell says Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party has welcomed the Victorian Law Reform Commission’s interim report into stalking.

The report makes nine key recommendations to strengthen victim safety and enhance police understanding and identification of stalking behaviour.

Ms Maxwell presented an 8000-signature petition to Parliament in December 2020 calling for urgent government action to enforce offender intervention orders and pursue stalkers.

She was joined by the family of Celeste Manno, who lost her life at the hands of an alleged stalker in her Mernda home in November 2020, and met then Attorney-General Jill Hennessy with Celeste’s mother, Aggie DiMauro, and brother, Alessandro.

Ag left in the lurch ■ The State Labor Government’s ‘budget savings’ plan will axe a further 85 jobs from Victoria’s agriculture department, slashing close to 10 per cent of the agriculture workforce, says Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish.

Ms McLeish said this will mean less services for farmers, and disruption to development initiatives that could boost farmers’ profitability and sustainability.

This will be all while Victorians continue to be impacted by food shortages and major disruptions to the food supply chai, she says.

“The city-centric Andrews Labor Government has cut 109 agriculture jobs this year alone.

It is a disgrace.

“These jobs cuts couldn’t come at a worse time for Victorian food and fibre producers. The $17.8 billion food and fibre sector is crucial to recover and rebuild Victoria’s economy after a tumultuous three years.

“Costs are skyrocketing, putting massive financial pressure on our hard-working farmers who will now get less support from underresourced State Government services.”

Ms McLeish said that fter cutting millions last year from biosecurity measures to fight fruit fly and axing efforts to strengthen trade and glo-

● Cindy McLeish bal engagement it’s clear the Andrews Labor Government is no champion for our farmers or regional Victorians.

Last year’s State Budget slashed nearly $285 million from regional development and $61.3 million was butchered from the agriculture budget.

“Regional Victorians continue to be shortchanged. They are being slugged the highest taxes in the country. They’re getting less and paying more,” said Ms McLeish.

“We need to support our hard-working farming community, not take their jobs away.”

Local Briefs Shire to sell land

■ Yarra Ranges Council is inviting submissions on its intention to sell four small blocks of land in Kilsyth and Mooroolbark.

The intention to sell follows a Council proposal to purchase 3.6 hectares of former school land at 150 Cambridge Rd, Kilsyth, with results from a recent community engagement process largely supporting the move.

Part of this engagement process also asked the community about whether they supported Council selling four smaller blocks of land to help fund the purchase of the former school site. This was also largely supported by the community.

The Council will now progress investigation into the sale of four small blocks of land, which are: ■ 182-184 Cambridge Road, Kilsyth ■ 9A Wannan Court, Kilsyth ■ 16 Ellis Court, Mooroolbark ■ Part (2600m2) of 9 Tinarra Court, Kilsyth (the walkway section between Tinarra Court and Belinda Close will remain as Council ownership) Walling Ward Councillor, Len Cox, said the five-week engagement period would provide the community another opportunity to provide their feedback.

“The notice of intention to sell Council land is the next step in the process for us to look at the best way to help us fund the purchase of land at 150 Cambridge Road,” Cr Cox said.

“We’ve been really happy with the volume of feedback we’ve had so far during the previous engagements with the community, and we’d love to see that continue now with this particular community engagement opportunity.

“I invite anyone in the community with an interest in the sale of these blocks of land to make a submission, which we will then compile and report back to the community on at a meeting at a later date.”

When making a submission, community members can also identify whether or not they would like to speak to their submission at a meeting at a later date.

Yan Yean upgrade

■ Drivers in Yan Yean are enjoying smoother and more reliable commutes to and from work, school and other adventures, thanks to Whittlesea Council’s recent $2.2 million upgrade of Arthurs Creek Rd. Arthurs Creek Rd, between Plenty Rd and Recreation Rd, now includes new asphalt, easy-to-see line markings, and updated guard rails, helping people get home to their families sooner and safer.

The drainage along Arthurs Creek Rd has also been upgraded, ensuring that rainfall is diverted away from the busy thoroughfare.

Whittlesea Council Chair Administrator Lydia Wilson said that with around 140,000 new residents expected to call the City of Whittlesea home over the next 20 years, Council is committed to upgrading vital road infrastructure to support the City’s growth.

“A reliable and connected local road network is one of the most important ways in which we’re supporting residents to get to where they need to be, safely and conveniently,” Ms Wilson said.

“Through the Community Plan 20212025, Council is prioritising projects that provide better access to transport, both public and road based, and this includes improving the condition of local roads.”

To find out more about other infrastructure projects happening in the City of Whittlesea visit whittlesea.vic.gov.au/ majorprojects The upgrade of Arthurs Creek Rd was supported by the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

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Council News ‘New normal’: Cr

■ Murrindindi Shire Tourism, Events and Business Support Portfolio Councillor Ilona Gerencser said as we adapt to a ‘new normal’, the Council has a range of initiatives planned to continue to support local business.

In 2020 Murrindindi Shire Council developed a COVID-19 Business Recovery Plan which set out a range of strategies and actions to help businesses in the Shire during COVID-19 restrictions and as restrictions eased.

“While things feel like they are slowly getting back to some sort of normality, we recognise that support is still needed to help our businesses recover from the impacts of COVID-19 and also to plan for the future.

“We have a number of projects and activities planned to provide businesses with an opportunity to connect in new ways, build on current skills and gain support in their recovery efforts.

“One of the projects we’ve been working on is creating an online business portal, called the ‘Dindi Business Hub’.

“The Hub is a place where businesses can post ideas and issues to be raised via Council’s Business Advisory Committee.

The Committee, which meets monthly, is made up of representatives who provide independent advice to Council on a range of business matters.

“Businesses can also join the conversation on topics others have posted on the Hub, as well as staying informed about upcoming events, workshops and training opportunities.

“The Hub is now live on our online engagement platform, The Loop, here. If you own or operate a business in the Shire, I encourage you to jump online and get involved.

“We also have a series of workshops coming up, with topics suggested by the business community.

“The workshops will run from April to June and topics will include generating cash flow, starting your small business, business writing and - the topic at the forefront of many business-owners minds right now - attracting and retaining staff. You can find more information on these workshops, including dates and locations, on the Dindi Business Hub. “Council is also on the hunt for leaders from businesses in our community who may be interested in supporting local businesses in developing or updating their business continuity plans.

“If you are an experienced business leader and would be willing to give up a small amount of your time to share your expertise, we’d love to hear from you.

“There is a wealth of business knowledge and skills in our community and we want to tap into it.

“All you need to do is register your interest on the Dindi Business Hub and one of our Business Partnerships Officers will be in touch.

“Refresher training on developing a continuity plan will be provided to all business leaders who step forward to help,” said Cr Gerencser.

“And finally, to help businesses address a current issue or challenge they are facing, we will be offering access to free business advisory services, tailored to the individual business’ needs.

“Businesses that apply to receive these services and are successful will receive a voucher for a one-hour face-to-face session with a business advisor, as well as a 15 minute follow-up session via phone.

“A limited number of vouchers will be made available for this service, so be sure to keep your eye on the Dindi Business Hub, our monthly Business and Tourism eNews and the Murrindindi Business Network Facebook page for more information in May,” Cr Gerencser said.

■ For more information on these and other business support initiatives, visit the Dindi Business Hub or call 5772 0333 to be put through to one of our Business Partnerships Officers.

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Rebels ANZAC tribute

■ On Saturday, 23rd April, the Alexandra Football Netball Club is proud to work with the Alexandra RSL to celebrate the ANZAC spirit as we host Broadford for games of football and netball.

Entry fees will be collected and all monies raised at the gate go to the Alexandra RSL to support their important work within the community.

There will be a line up of players and officials between the reserves and seniors football matches with the Alexandra RSL members acknowledging the ANZAC spirit.

Everyone is invited into the social rooms after the games for the awards and some additional presentations, followed by the Dream Team auction with opportunities to invest in a range of player groups.

Lists will be available on the day with the auction to commence around 7pm. Open age football and netball players are grouped with Under 18 football and Under 17 netball players who all earn points for their respective groups during the season and at the Presentation Function.

It is worth studying the form guide especially with a number of new players in all grades of football and netball.

2022 Club memberships are available: $200 – Patron, $150 – Family and $100 –Members.

Do not forget to order your Club merchandise – polo shirts, warmup shirts at $50, hoodies, vests at $70, casual shorts at $40, Club stubby holders at $7, travel mugs at $15, peaked caps and beanies at $25, visors at $20, bumper stickers are free.

Thursday night dinners are available after training with main course and sweets – adults $15 and kids $10, everyone is welcome.

The Club desperately needs trainers so if you can help, please make contact. Wearealso seeking assistance and need volunteers so if you would like to help with home game tasksincluding scoreboard, canteen, bar work, timekeeping and maintenance amongst other things, please contact Ray Steyger on 5772 2627.

The Seymour District Junior Football Netball League is due to commence on Sunday, April 24 with Alexandra now hosting Euroa for football and netball games as Euroa does not have access to their facilities on the day.

Goulburn Murray is unable to field an Under 15 football competition in 2022 and so Alexandra and Yea teams will now be competing in the Outer East Junior League which also competes on Sundays.

Under 18s at Kinglake ■ The AFL Outer East League Round 2 of the 2022 season saw the majority of Alexandra’s senior football and netball teams have the bye, whilst the Under 18s travelled to Kinglake for a match, the home side winning 16.9 (105) to 6.7 (43).

Awards: ITECEarthworks – Reece Hargreaves, Fineblade – Keegan Poustie, Snow Composite – DominikCiantar, Hadfield Contracting – Harry Correa, Bundalaguah Engineering – Austen Ross.

The Under 18s competition has undergone several changes in recent weeks, now a fourteam fixture with Alexandra, Kinglake, Seville and Warburton Millgrove teams playing each other three or four times with several byes, Grand Final on Sunday, August 7.

The junior Leagues have also undergone

some changes during the off season with the Seymour, Shepparton and Goulburn Campaspe Junior Leagues merging to become the Goulburn Murray Junior League administered by AFL Goulburn Murray in Shepparton.

The Seymour competition continues to cater for junior football and netball, the season start on Sunday, April 24 with Under 9, 11 and 13 football and Under 11, 13 and 15 netball.

Alexandra Under 15 travelled last Sunday to Healesville for their first game of the season, winning 17.14 (116) to Healesville 3.2 (20).

Awards: Essence – Ryan Sproles, Foodworks – Nathan Hendricks, Alex Bakery – Will Clark, Sponsor – Hunter Vine, Coach – Josh Crane.

Everyone has the bye this coming weekend for Easter, junior and senior Leagues

Magic for Yea golfers ■ Magic weather saw magic golf being played near and far by Yea Golf Club members.

On Saturday April 2, seven ladies wished to lighten the load and decided not to carry around too many clubs.

So all chose four clubs for the day just to see if they worked. Obviously Cheryl Roberts (31) thought it good idea winning with 33 points. Runner up Val Howard (50) on 28 pts.

Wednesday April 6 saw the second Monthly Medal, Putting and the first round of the Silver Spoon up for contention.

The Silver Spoon was a Golf Australia competition first played in 1921. Clubs each have played 4 rounds of stroke then a final play off.

The winner from each club then goes onto play a final at State level. Winner presented with a case of Silver Spoons.

Some 12 players rocked up to challenge the day! April’s Monthly Medal and the first round of the Silver spoon was won by Life Member Miranda Gill (16) 72. She was pleased having won one of the new monthly medals to add to her collection.

Runner up Adrianne Anglin (12) 75 claimed a Birdie for the day and also winning the putting with 28 putts. Margie Wright managed the only Gobbler for the day and yours truly also had a Birdie and a NTP on the 2nd. A light lunch was then enjoyed waiting for presentations.

Thursday was a busy day. Ateam travelled to Romsey for their annual Bowl. Unfortunately not they did not home the bowl but Adrianne Anglin won A Grade on a countback and also claiming some Player of the Year points. Well done Adrianne.

On Thursday some of the Yea girls travelled to Strathbogie for the Vets Competition. I am told they had some pretty good scores. Cheryl Roberts (31) 39 points, Val Howard (50) 37 points and Helen Burnett (44) 33 points.

On Monday hosted the Jean Wallder Bowl for DDGA. Wednesday April 13 sees a round of Stroke to keep all on their toes.

- Karen Sangster ★ Wednesday Win to Simmo Wednesday saw 21 golfers on the course and Brian Simmons (11) win the stableford men’s event with 38 points.

Second was Brian Priestley (25) with 37 from Neil Ross (34) 36, Alan Pell (13) 35 and Stephen Rumney (25) 33. NTP on the 2nd was Michael Spagnolo and Martin Lowe took out the Club Award. ★ Barry Moore to Phil Armstrong Saturday saw the second round of the Barry Moore Stableford Event played at Yea. There were 27 men playing including three visiting men from Broadford GC in the field.

Winner by five points with a 71 total was Phil Armstrong. Proving that the Yea Golf Week certainly can improve your game. Second on CB with 66 was Tony Rule from third Michael Spagnolo.

Winner of the day’s stableford was John Phillips (21) with 39 points from second Jonathan Fisher (14) 36 on CB from Peter Johnston (15) third. Fourth with 35 was Tony Rule (20) .

- Alan Pell

Local Briefs Mitchell changes

■ A number of Mitchell Council services will be closed or have reduced hours over the Easter long weekend, from Friday (Apr. 15) to Monday (pr. 18), inclusive.

Kerbside bin collection There will be no kerbside bin collection on Good Friday (Apr. 15). Please put your bins out for collection on Saturday (Apr. 16).

Collection will be as normal on Easter Monday (Apr. 18).

Resource Recovery Centres All Resource Recovery Centres will be closed on Good Friday (Apr. 15). Centres will operate as normal on all other days: Friday: All centres closed Saturday: ■ Broadford: 10am to 4pm ■ Pyalong: closed ■ Seymour: 9am to 12pm ■ Wallan: 10am to 4pm Sunday: ■ Broadford: 10am to 4pm ■ Pyalong: 12pm to 4pm ■ Seymour: closed ■ Wallan: 10am to 4pm Monday: ■ Broadford: closed ■ Pyalong: 9am to 1pm ■ Seymour: 10am to 3pm ■ Wallan: 10am to 4pm Council Offices and Customer and Library Service Centres ■ Good Friday: closed ■ Saturday: closed ■ Easter Sunday: closed ■ Easter Monday: closed Leisure Centres ■ Good Friday: closed ■ Saturday: 8am to 1pm ■ Easter Sunday: 8am to 1pm ■ Easter Monday: 10am to 2pm Children's Services (immunisation and MCH) ■ Good Friday: closed ■ Saturday: closed ■ Easter Sunday: closed ■ Easter Monday: closed Youth Rooms and Kindergartens Council's Youth Rooms and Kindergartens are closed during the school holidays.

Visitor Information Centre ■ Good Friday: closed ■ Saturday: 10am to 4pm ■ Easter Sunday: 10am to 4pm ■ Easter Monday: closed Animals, Local Laws and After Hours Emergencies The Council’s 24/7 after hours emergency services will operate on public holidays and after hours for lost pets, contained dog pick ups and urgent hazards such as livestock on road. To access these services, please call 5734 6200.

Report non-urgent issues or incidents You can submit your non-urgent issue or incident online.

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Visit from Cr Binks

■ Euroa Primary School’s middle and senior years students enjoyed a visit from Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks.

Students from Year 3 to 6 heard from Cr Binks who provided an interesting insight into leadership and local government.

“I was incredibly pleased to be invited to speak with Euroa Primary School students about leadership,” Cr Binks said.

“The students asked very insightful questions and I hope many of them were inspired to become community leaders of the future.”

Euroa Primary School Year 3-4 Classroom Teacher Angela White said the experience was beneficial to students.

“The students built on their knowledge of civics and citizenship which is part of the Victorian curriculum,” Miss White said.

“The students have been learning about the different roles of the Federal, State and Local Government.”

Students learned about Mayoral and Councillor allowances, election processes, council meetings and Council’s services to the community as well as the development of important documents that drive Council’s work.

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Local People

Local sport around the region

● Michael Sheather won Chooklotto at Yea Golf Club.

● Phil Armstrong at play at Yea.

● Adrienne Anglin.

● Miranda Gill.

● Skills aplenty as Kinglake takes the lead against Alexandra U18s.

● Apprehension as a mark is taken by the Lakers at the Memorial Reserve

● Ben Wilsmore dominates for Yea in the ruck.

● Yea Seniors kept up the pace all day against Yarra Junction.

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Scoreboard

Around the grounds across Victoria ■ Eastern Football League. Premier Division Seniors. Park Orchards 16.11 (107) d North Ringwood 7.8 (50). South Croydon 13.10 (88) d Berwick 10.10 (70). Norwood 15.26 (116) d Doncaster 8.11 (59). Rowville 16.13 (109) d Noble Park 12.11 (83). Vermont 13. (86) d Doncaster East 12.9 (81).

Blackburn v Balwyn.

Division 1 Seniors. Croydon 8.8 (56) d Lilydale 6.15 (51). Wantirna South 9.14 (68) d Beaconsfield 7.5 (47). Bayswater 14.13 (97) d Upper Ferntree Gully 4.6 (30). East Ringwood 7.12 (54) d Montrose 5.12 (42).

Mooroolbark 10.12 (72) d Mitcham 6.10 (48).

Division 2 Seniors. Heathmont 7.15 (57) d Th basin 6.6 (42). Ringwood 8.10 (58) d Mulgrave 7.5 (48). South Belgrave 16.10 (106) d Knox 10.3 (63). East Burwood 15.10 (100) d Templestowe 6.7 (43). Boronia 24.15 (159) d Oakleigh District 4.7 (25).

Division 3 Seniors. Scoresby 7.15 (57) d Glen Waverley 5.6 (36). Whitehorse Pioneers 10.10 (70) d Donvale 8.14 (62). Warrandyte 10.9 (69) d Waverley Blues 9.13 (67). Fairpark 11.9 (75) d Ferntree Gully 11.8 (74).

Coldstream: Bye. Division 4 Seniors. Croydon North MLOC 13.13 (91) d Nunawading 12.14 (86).

Chirnside Park 10.11 (71) d Surrey Park 9.8 (62). Forest Hill 15.10 (100) d Kilsyth 12.14 (86). Silvan: Bye. Premier Division Reserves. Park Orchards 22.13 (145) d North Ringwood 2.1 (13). Berwick 7.12 (54) d South Croydon 4.8 (32). Norwood 10.22 (82) d Doncaster 1.1 (7). Noble Park 15.6 (96) d Rowville 2.4 (16).

Vermont 14.15 (90) d Doncaster East 1.8 (14).

Blackburn v Balwyn.

Division 1 Reserves. Bayswater v croydon. Mitcham 11.11 (77) d East Ringwood 4.5 (29). Beaconsfield 12.6 (78) d Mooroolbark 6.6 (42). Lilydale v Upper Ferntree Gully.

Montrose 8.10 (58) d Wantirna South 1.8 (14).

Division 2 Reserves. The Basin 8.9 (57) d Heathmont 4.5 (29). Mulgrave 9.11 (65) d Ringwood 3.7 (25). Knox 12.6 (78) d South Belgrave 4.8 (32). East Burwood 6.6 (42) d Templestwoe 4.5 (29). Boronia 27.25 (187) d Oakleigh District 0.1 (1).

Division 3 Reserves. Warrandyte 15.12 (102) d Coldstream 2.2 (14). Donvale 12.13 (85) d Scoresby 5.5 (35). Glen Waverley 7.9 (51) d Fairpark 6.6 (42). Waverley Blues 7.8 (50) d Whitehorse Pioneers 4.1 (25). Ferntree Gully: Bye. Division 4 Reserves. Croydon North MLOC 8.10 (58) d Nunawading 5.4 (34).

Chirnside Park 7.7 (49) d Surrey Park 6.12 (48). Forest Hill 14.8 (92) d Kilsyth 2.5 (17).

Silvan: Bye. Premier Division Under 19.5. Park Orchards 13.6 (84) d North Ringwood 1.3 (9).

Berwick 8.12 (60) d Waverley Blues 5.8 (38).

Riowville 9.9 (63) d Noble Park 9.6 (60).

Vermont 20.9 (128) d Doncaster East 5.4 (34). Blackburn v Balwyn. Waverley Blues v Doncaster East.

Division 1 Under 19.5. Croydon 9.3 (57) d Bayswater 7.8 (50). East Ringwood Blue 6.11 (47) d Mitcham 3.12 (20). Beaconsfield 8.5 (53) d Mooroolbark 6.8 (44). Lilydale 14.11 (95) d Upper Ferntree Gully 6.7 (43). Wantirna South Green 9.8 (62) d Montrose 7.13 (55).

Division 2 Under 19.5. The Basin Red 21.14 (140) d Heathmont 2.3 (5). Mulgrave 9.11 (65) d Ringwood 5.6 (36). South Belgrave 16.10 (106) d South Croydon 1.2 (8).

Division 3/4 Combined Under 19.5.

Chirnside Park 10.15 (75) d Wantirna South White 4.6 (309). Warrandyte 13.20 (80) d Coldstream 1.3 (9). Donvale 10.14 (74) d Th Basin Green 0.2 (2). Kilsyth 8.7 (55) d Forest Hill 5.11 (41). Ferntree Gully: Bye. ■ Essendon District Football League.

Premier Division Seniors. Greenvale 20.14 (134) d Glenroy 9.6 (60). Aberfeldie 14.11 (95) d Essendon Doutta Stars 11.4 (70). East Keilor 10.13 (73) d Pascoe Vale 8.7 (55).

Maribyr-nong Park v Avondale Heights.

Strathmore v Kielor.

Division 1. Airport West 28.16 (186) d Criagieburn 8.7 (55). Tullamarine 25.13 (163) d Moonee Valley 9.7 (61). Rupertswood 14.10 (94) d Roxburgh Park 13.9 (97). West Coburg

17.13 (115) d Westmeadows 9.6 (60). Hillside v Sunbury Kangaroos.

Division 2. Taylors Lakes 12.19 (91) d Northern Saints 6.10 (46). Oak Park 46.33 (309) d Jacana 1.0 (6). Burnside Heights 12.6 (78) d Hadfield 9.12 (66). Coburg Districts v Keilor Park.

Premier Division Reserves. Greenvale 19.19 (133) d Glenroy 0.3 (3). Aberfeldie 23.16 (154) d Essendon Doutta Stars 0.3 (3).

East Keilor 10.16 (76) d Pascoe Vale 10.7 (67). Maribyrnong Park v Avondale Heights.

Strathmore v Keilor.

Division 2. Reserves. Northern Saints 13.10 (88) d Taylors Lakes 3.14 (32). Hadfield v Burnside Heights. Coburg Districts v Keilor Park. Oak Park: Bye. Premier Division. Under 18.5. Aberfeldie 1 20.9 129) d Essendon Doutta Stars 2.5 (17).

Greenvale 1 11.9 (75) d Pascoe Vale 8.11 (59). Strathmore 1 v Keilor. Marybyrnong Park: Bye. Division 1. Under 18.5. Airport West 10.8 (68) d Craigieburn 8.8 (56). Rupertswood 16.10 (106) d Moonee Valley/Avondale Heights 4.7 (31). West Coburg 16.17 (113) d Westmeadows 3.6 (24). Hillside 1 d Sunbury Kangaroos.

Division 2. Under 18.5. Northern Saints 24.12 (156) d Taylors Lakes 2.3 (15). Oak Park 18.10 (118) d Aberfeldie 9.2 (56).

Strathmore 6.14 (50) d Greenvale 2 3.7 (25).

Maribyrnong Park 2 v Hillside 2. Coburg Districts v Keilor Park. Hadfield: Bye. Women’s Premier Division. Oak Park 1 13.10 (88) d Burnside Heights 2.2 (14).

Moonee Valley 1 5.5 (35) d Aberfeldie 1.5 (11). Westmeadows 1 5.5 (45) d Keilor 5.1 (31). Maribyrnong Park 1 9.8 (62) d Hillside 0.2 (2).

Women’s Division 1. Essendon Doutta Stars v Pascoe Vale. Gisborne 7.15 (57) d Sunbury Kangaroos 1 1.1 (7). Greenvale 8.9 (57) d Strathmore 3.7 (25). Sunbury Lions 5.12 (42) d Moonee Valley 2 3.3 (21).

Women’s Division 2. Tullamraine v Oak Park 2. Airport West 5.8 (38) d Maribyrnong Park 2 1.2 (8). Westmeadows 2 v Coburg Districts. Sunbury Kangaroos 2: Bye. Women’s Under 18. Strathmore 22.18 (150) d Essendon Doutta Stars 0.0 (4). Taylors Lakes 9.7 (61) d Gisborne 6.11 (47).

Aberfeldie 5.10 (40) d Hillside 0.2 (2). Westmeadows 7.4 (46) d Maribyrnong Park 6.7 (43).

■ Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League. Division 1. Seniors. Mt Eliza 11.16 (82) d Bonbeach 10.6 (66). Frankston YCW v Dromana. Pines 22.17 (149) d Edithvale-Aspendale 10.11 (71). Sorrento 20.13 (133) d Frankston Bombers 13.11 (89).

Red Hill 14.24 (108) d Rosebud 3.3 (21).

Division 2. Seniors. Langwarrin 13.11 (89) d Cheslea 3.4 (22). Hastings 14.7 (91) d Crib Point 11.12 (78). Devon Meadows 12.11 (83) d Karingal 4.9 (33). Pearcedale 26.10 (166) d Tyabb 8.14 (62). Somerville 12.19 (91) d Seaford 8.12 (60). Mornington 12.12 (84) d Rye 7.13 (55).

Division 1. Reserves. Mt Eliza 19.14 (128) d Bonbeach 4.2 (26). Frankston YCW 15.11 (101) d Dromana 1.2 (8). Pines 12.5 (77) d Edithvale-Aspendale 9.7 (61). Sorrento 9.9 (63) d Frankston Bombers 6.6 (42). Red Hill 17.12 (114) d Rosebud 2.3 (15).

Division 2. Reserves. Langwarrin 20.12 (132) d Chelsea 6.4 (40). Crib Point 12.13 (85) d Hastings 2.5 (17). Karingal 7.16 (58)_d Devon Meadows 6.9 (45). Pearcedale 17.18 (120) d Tyabb 7.2 (44). Somerville 11.6 (72) d Seaford 9.5 (59). Mornington 8.20 (68) d Rye 4.6 (30).

Division 1. Under 19. Mt Eliza 26.12 (168) d Bonbeach 0.2 (2). Frankston YCXW 8.13 (61) d Dromana 5.4 (34), EdithvaleAspendale 7.5 (47) d Pines 4.9 (33). Red Gill 17.23 (125) d Rosebud 1.1 (7). Frankston Bombers: Bye. Division 2. Under 19. Hastings 13.15 (93) d Crib Point 7.7 (49). Devon Meadows 22.13 (145) d Karingal 4.6 (30). Mt Eliza Yabbioes 13.11 (89) d Pearcedale 6.4 (40).

Seaford 10.8 (68) d Somerville 2.6 (18). Rye 10.12 (72) d Mornington 38.

■ Northern Football Netball League. Division 1. Seniors. Hurstbridge 14.14 (98) d Greensborough 13.15 (93). Heidelberg 16.13 (109) d Macleod 12.12 (84). Whittlesea 12.11 (83) d West Preston-Lakesoide 11.9 (75). Bundoora 13.12 (90) d Montmorency 11.10 (76). Northcote Park v North Heidelberg.

Division 1. Reserves. Hurstbridge 11.10 (76) d Greensborough 7.15 (57). Heidelberg 20.11 (131) d Macleod 8.6 (54). West Preston-Lakeside 22.10 (142) d Whittlesea 7.3 (45). Bundoora 9.5 (59) d Montmorency 6.6 (42). Northcote Park 7.11 (53) d North Heidelberg 3.3 (21).

Division 2. Seniors. Banyule 16.8 (104) d Thomastown 15.9 (99). St Mary’s 13.12 (90) d Watsonia 7.8 (50). Eltham 12.7 (79) d Diamond Creek 5.12 (42). Panton Hill 9.13 (67) d Epping 6.10 (46). Lower Plenty 18.17 (125) d Fitzroy Stars 3.5 (23).

Division 2. Reserves. Banyule 13.9 (87) d Thomastown 9.4 (58). Watsonia 12.14 (86) d St Mary’s 5.8 (38). Eltham 12.6 (78) d Diamond Creek 7.11 (53). Panton Hill 9.12 (66) d Epping 1.5 (11). Lower Plenty 32.12 (204) d Fitzroy Stars 4.3 (27).

Division 3. Seniors. Kilmore 12.9 (61) d Laurimar 10.11 (71). Reservoir 9.10 (64) d Lalor 4.9 (33). South Morang 13.11 (89) d Heidelberg West 10.7 (67). Old Eltham Collegians 16.11 (107) d Mernda 8.6 (54).

Division 3. Reserves. Laurimar 11.12 (78) d Kilmore 8.10 (58). Reservoir 7.15 (57) d Lalor 5.15 (45). South Morang 11.9 (75) d Heidelberg West 6.4 (40). Mernda 14.8 (92) d Old Eltham Collegians 7.4 (46).

■ Outer East. Premier Division. Seniors.

Narre Warren 15.19 (109) d Pakenham 10.13 (73). Woori Yallock 15.17 (107) d Olinda Ferny Creek 14.17 (101). Upwey-Tecoma 10.17 (77) d Office3r 10.6 (66). Wandin v Mt Evelyn.

MFNC: Bye. Premier Division. Reserves. Narre Warren 8.11 (59) d Pakenham 7.8 (50). Woori Yallock 11.5 (71) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 6.9 (45). Upwey-Tecoma 6.11 (47) d Officer 4.6 (30). Wandin v Mt Evelyn. MFNC Hawks: Bye. Division 1. Seniors. Healesville 11.15 (81) d Yarra glen 10.16 (76). GembrookCockatoo 24.14 (158) d Belgrave 5.8 (38).

Seville 17.14 (166) d Berwick 7.7 (49). Emerald: Bye. Division 1. Reserves. Healesville 16.14 (110) d Yarra Glen 3.5 (23). Belgrave 8.13 (61) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 8.7 (55). Berwick Springs 14.10 (94) d Seville 4.6 (30). Emerald: Bye. Division 2. Seniors. Kinglake 17.29 (131) d Brioadford 2.2 (14). Powelltown 20.11 (131) d Warburton-Millgrove 19.11 (125).

Yarra Junction 40.9 (249) d Yea 4.1 (25).

Alexandra: Bye. Division 2. Reserves. WarburtonMillgrove 21.13 (139) d Powelltown 4.3 (27).

Yea v Yarra Junction. Kinglake v Broadford.

Alexandra: Bye. Under 19 Boys. Narre Warren 17.20 (122) d Pakenham 2.1 (13). Emerald 5.7 (37) d Monbulk 5.5 (35). Healesville 14.8 (92) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 6.5 (41). Upwey-Tecoma 16.10 (106) d Officer 8.8 (56). Mt Evelyn: Bye. Under 18 Boys. Kinglake 16.9 (105) d Alexandra 6.7 (43). Seville: Bye. Warburton: Bye. Women’s Seniors. Monbulk 2.11 (23) d Thornton-Eildon 1.0 (6). Upwey-Tecoma 12.10 (82) d Pakenham 1.1 (7). Belgrave v Yarra Junction. Olinda-Ferny Creek 22.21 (153) d Seville 0.0 (0). Healesville 16.12 (108) d Yarra Glen 0.1 (1). Officer: Bye. ■ Southern Football League. Division 1.

Seniors. Mordialloc 15.9 (99) d Cheltenham 10.6 (66). St Kilda City 15.14 (104) d Springvale Districts 9.9 (63). Dingley 16.12 (109) d Port Melbourne Colts 12.15 (87).

Bentleigh 11.10 (76) d East Malvern 5.9 (39).

Cranbourne Eagles 19.18 (132) d St Paul’s McKinnon 7.13 (55).

Division 1 Reserves. Cheltenham 6.11 (47) d Mordialloc 2.7 (19). Springvale Districts 17.6 (108) d St Kilda City 4.8 (32).

Dingley 16.7 (103) d Port Melbourne Colts 6.5 (41). East Malvern 8.3 (61) d Bentleigh

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Scoreboard 5.5 (35). Cranbourne Eagles 17.14 (116) d St Paul’s McKinnon 2.1 (13).

Division 2. Seniors. Highett 14.11 (95) d East Brighton 8.7 (55). Chelsea Heights 12.5 (77) d Hampton Park 5.16 (46). Caulfield Bears 17.23 (125) d Heatherton 5.3 (33). Doveton Doves 11.8 (74) d Keysborough 6.8 (44). Skye: Bye. Division 2. Reserves. East Brighton 25.20 (170) d Highett 1.1 (7). Hampton Park 9.12 (66). Cheslea Heights 7.4 (46). Caulfield Bears 18.17 (125) d Heatherton 4.5 (29).

Doveton Doves 10.10 (70) d Keysborough 2.7 (19). Skye: Bye. Division 3. Seniors. Murrumbeena 38.129 (247) d South Yarra 1.1 (7). Black Rock 13.18 (96) d Narre South Saints 6.9 (45). Ashwood 14.11 (95) d Clayton 8.6 (54).

Carrum Patterson Lakes 12.6 (78) d Endeavour Hills 10.12 (72).

Division 3. Reserves. Murrumbeena 16.10 (106) d South Yarra 5.7 (37). Black Rock 6.8 (44) d Narre South Saints 6.7 (43).

Ashwood 17.9 (111) d Clayton 9.3 (57). Endeavour Hills 9.11 (65) d Carrum Patterson Lakes 4.5 (239).

Division 4. Seniors. Dandenong 20.19 (139) d Lyndale 5.2 (32). Hallam 11.9 (75) d South Mornington 7.6 (48). Frankston Dolphins 10.13 (93) d Carberus 4.9 (33). Lyndhurst 18.16 (124) d Hampton 7.6 (48). Doveton Eagles 14.6 (90) d Moorabbin Kangaroos 14.10 (94).

Division 4. Reserves. Dandenong 20.12 (132) d Lyndale 5.2 (32). Frankston Dolphins v Cerberus. Moorabbin Kangaroos 24.14 (158) d Doveton Eagles 1.3 (9).

■ Western Region Football League. Division 1. Seniors. Hoppers crossing 22.15 (1467) d Point Cook 10.7 (67). Spotswood 19.6 (120) d St Albans 8.7 (55). Altona 13.18 (96) d Werribee Districts 11.9 (75). Caroline Springs 26.22 (178) d Yarraville Seddon Eagles 4.7 (31). Deer Park 21.22 (148) d Sunshine 7.9 (51).

Division 1. Reserves. Deer Park 21.23 (149) d Sunshine 3.4 (22). Hoppers Crossing 9.13 (67) d Point Cook 8.6 (54). St Albans 11.6 (72) d Spotswood 5.9 (39). Werribee Districts 13.15 (93) d Altona 9.6 960).

Caroline Springs 22.17 (149) d Yarraville Seddon Eagles 1.2 (8).

Division 2. Seniors. Parkside 11.9 (75) d Albion 8.11 (59). Glen Orden 16.15 (111) d North Footscray 13.8 (86). Newport 14.23 (107) d West Footscray 9.7 (61). Point Cook Centrals 18.13 (121) d Wyndhamvale 2.9 (21).

Division 2. Reserves. Parkside 10.13 (73) d Albion 2.2 (14). North Footscray 27.12 (174) d Glen Orden 1.2 (8). Newport 20.15 (135) d West Footscray 2.5 (17). Point Cook Centrals 10.8 (68) d Wyndhamvale 6.5 (41).

Division 3. Seniors. Braybrook 37.15 (237) d Laverton 6.7 (43). Suns 42.36 (288) d North Sunshine 1.1 (7). Albanvale 19.11 (125) d Tarneit 7.6 (48). Sunshine Heights: Bye. Division 3. Reserves. Braybrook 30.26 (206) d Braybrook 0.1 (1). Suns 14.16 (100) d North Sunshine 6.2 (38). Albanvale 19.10 (124) d Tarneit 2.3 (15). Sunshine Heights: Bye. Women’s Seniors. Werribee Centrals 6.8 (44) d Manor Lakes 1.4 (10). Spotswood 8.11 (59) d Yarraville Seddon Eagles 0.1 (1). Hoppers Crossing v Caroline Springs.

Senior Women’s. Point Cook 4.8 (32) d Caroline Springs 2.2 (14). Braybrook/Albanvale 19.27 (141) d Laverton 0.0 (0). West Footscray 9.17 (71) d North Sunshine 0.0 (0).

Wyndhamvale v Point Cook Centrals.

Division 1. Under 18. Point Cook 10.8 (68) d Hoppers Crossing 7.7 (49). Werribee Districts 15.18 (102) d Altona 8.8 (56).

Yarraville Seddon Eagles 20.13 (133) d Caroline Springs 8.3 (51). Spotswood: Bye. Division 2. Under 18. Yarraville Seddon Eagles 25.17 (167) d Flemington Juniors 3.2 (20). Albion v Sunshine. Point Cook 11.12 (78) d Hoppers Crossing 11.8 (74). Newport 12.11 (83) d West Footscray 12.10 (82). St Albans 13.12 (90) d Werribee Districts 7.11 (53).

Point Cook Centrals: Bye. ★ COUNTRY LEAGUES ■ Goulburn Valley Football League. Seniors. Mansfield 12.8 (80) d Euroa 8.5 (53).

Seymour 20.15 (135) d Benalla 1.6 (12).

Mooroopna 12.16 (88) d Shepparton 5.5 (35).

Tatura v Kyabram. Shepparton Swans v Shepparton United.

Reserves. Euroa 7.13 (55) d Mansfield 7.8 (50). Seymour v Benalla. Shepparton v Mooroopna. Echuca 21.13 (139) d Rochester 3.4 (22). Tatura v Kyabram. Shepparton United 10.9 (69) d Shepparton Swans 5.3 (33).

Under 19. Maqnsfield 13.6 (84) d Euroa 12.5 (77). Seymour 10.12 (72) d Benalla 4.8 (32). Shepparton 4.11 (35) d Mooroopna 6.2 (38). Echuca 24.21 (165) d Rochester 1.4 (10). Tatura v Kyabram. Shepparton United 12.10 (82) d Shepparton Swans 10.8 (68).

■ Kyabram District Football League. Seniors. Avenel 14.15 (99) d Dookie united 4.11 (35). Shepparton East 17.16 (118) d Violet Town 8.5 (53). Lancaster 29.20 (194) d Rushworth 3.0 (18). Undera 18.12 (120).

Murchison-Toolamba 11.5 (71) d Stanhope 8.8 (56). Girgarre 26.9 (165) d Tallygaroopna 9.,9 (63). Merrigum v Nagambie.

Reserves. Avenel 19.19 (133) d Dookie United 0.0 (0). Violet Town 10. (69) d Shepparton East 6.3 (39). Lancaster 22.23 (155) d Rushworth 4.0 (24). Longwood 9.12 (66) d Undera 7.6 (48). Murchison-Toolamba 9.11 (65) d Stanhope 4.4 (28). Tallyagroopna 6.11 (47) d Girgarre 0.2 (2). Merrigum v Nagambie.

Under 18. Avenel v Dookie United. Shepparton East v Violet Town. Lancaster v Rushworth. Longwood 15.5 (95) d Undera 5.1 (31). Stanhope 15.10 (100) d Murchison 5.7 (37). Tallygaroopna v Girgarre. Merrigum v Nagambie.

■ Riddell District Football League. Seniors. Diggers Rest 16.10 (106) d Melton Centrals 9.10 (44). Woodend-Hekset 10.6 (66) drew with Wallan 10.6 (66). Macedon 9.10 (64) d Lancefield 8.11 (59). Riddell 9.6 (60) d Romsey 7.11 (53). Western Rams: Bye. Reserves. Diggers Rest 12.7 (79) d Melton Centrals 5.2 (32). Wallan 12.10 (82) d Woodend-Hesket 3.5 (23). Macedon 19.14 (128) d Lancefield 0.2 (2). Riddell 17.16 (188) d Romsey 1.0 (6). Western Rams: Bye. Under 19.5. Wallan 10.3 (63) d WoodendHesket 8.6 (54). Macedon 14.8 (92) d Gisborne Giants 4.7 (31). Romsey 7.11 (53) d Riddell 5.7 (31). ★ AMATEURS ■ Premier Men’s. St Kevin’s OB 13.13 (91) d Old Scotch 7.6 (48). Old Melburnians 11.15 (81) d Caulfield Grammarians 8.20 (68). University Blues 11.9 (75) d St Bernards 7.8 (50).

Old Brighton 14.13 (97) d Old Xaverians 14.10 (94). Collegians 12.8 (80) d Old trinity 10.9 (69).

Premier Reserves Men’s. Old Scotch 12.7 (79) d St Kevin’s OB 6.6 (42). Old Melburnians 13.4 (82) d Caulfield Grammarians 6.6 (42). St Bernards 7.11 (53) d University Blues 6.14 (50). Old Trinity 14.9 (93) d Collegians 4.8 (32). Old Xaverians 12.12 (84) d Old Brighton 4.8 (32).

Premier B Men’s. Beaumaris 16.19 (115) d Old Carey 6.11 (47). St Bedes/Mentone tigers 18.19 (127) d Williamstown CYMS 10.7 (67). AJAX 11.16 (82) d Fitzroy 7.17 (59).

University Blacks 13.8 (86) d De La Salle 6.9 (45). Old Haileybury: Bye. Premier B Reserves Men’s. Old Carey 10.24 (84) d Beaumaris 8.14 (62). St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers 17.14 (114) d Williamstown CYMS 3.5 (23). Fitzroy 16.9 (105) d AJAX 11.5 (71). De La Salle 13.4 (82) d University Blacks 10.12 (72). Old Haileybury: Bye. Premier C Men’s. Mazenod 13.10 (88) d Old Geelong 10.11 (71). Hampton Rovers 16.23 (119) d old Ivanhoe 8.13 (61). Ormond 13.8 (86) d Parkdale Vultures 10.9 (69).

Monash Blues 15.8 (98) d UHS-VU 6.5 (41).

Marcellin 10.9 (69) d Old Mentonians 8.12 (60). Preston Bullants: Bye. Premier C Reserves Men’s. Mazenod 16.11 (107) d Old Geelong 7.7 (49). Old Ivanhoe 12.10 (82) d Hampton Roivers 4.7 (31). Ormond 8.7 (55) d Parkdale Vultures 8.13 (61). Monash Blues 29.18 (192) d UHSVU 2.4 (16). Marcellin v Old Mentonians.

Preston Bullants: Bye. Division 1 Men ‘s. Prahran-Assumption 22.13 (145) d St Mary’s Salesian 5.2 (32).

Old Camberwell Grammarians 21.9 (135) d Thierry Penola 4.14 (38). PEGS 14.16 (100) d Whitefriars 7.3 (45). Kew 9.6 (60) d Oakleigh 7.11 (53). Glen Eira 16.10 (106) d Peninsula OB 4.7 (31).

Division 1 Men’s Reserves. St Mary’s Salesian 11.15 (81) d Prahran Assumption

8.15 (63). Old Camberwell Grammarians 26.,17 (173) d Thierry Penola 3.5 (23). PEGS 17.20 (122) d Whitefriars 1.3 (9). Oakleigh 7.9 (51) drew with Kew 7.9 (51). Glen Eira 16.13 (109) d Peninsula OB 5.13 (43).

Division 2 Men’s. Brunswick 24.22 (166) d Power House 2.3 (15). Aquinas 10.18 (78) d Bulleen Templestowe 8.10 (58). Old Pardians 20.11 (131) d Manningham Cobras 4.3 (27).

West Brunswick 21.26 (152) d Yarra Old Grammarians 7.8 (50). MHSOB 13.13 (91) d Ivanhoe 11.13 (79).

Division 2 Reserves Men’s. Brunswick 21.19 (145) d Power House 1.0 (6). Aquinas 18.15 (123) d Bulleen Templestowe 4.9 (33).

Manningham Cobras v Old Paradians. West Brunswick 32.30 (222) d Yarra Old Grammarians 2.1 (13). MHSOB 10.9 (69) d Ivanhoe 12.15 (87).

Division 3 Men’s. Emmaus St Leos 16.24 (120) d Hawthorn 7.2 (49). Canterbury 15.18 (108) d North Brunswick 9.9 (63). Elsternwick 10.13 (73) d Richmond Central 6.8 (44).

Parkside 24.16 (160) d Westbourne Grammarians 1.3 (9). South Melbourne Districts: Bye. Division 3 Reserves Men’s. Emmaus St Leo’s 10.11 (71) d Hawthorn 4.2 (26). Canterbury 17.11 (113) d North Brunswick 8.7 (55). Richmond Central 16.15 (111) d Elsternwick 2.6 (18). Parkside 18.15 (123) d Westbourne Grammarians 10.4 (64). South Melbourne Districts: Bye. Division 4 Men’s. La Trobe University 20.15 (135) d Box Hill North 5.5 (35). Swinburne University 18.10 (118) d Masala 15.9 (99). St John’s 15.11 (101) d Eley Park 8.6 (54). Albert Park: Bye. Division 4 Men’s Reserves. La Trobe University 17.11 (113) d Box Hill North 6.7 (43). Swinburne University 14.8 (92) d Masada 8.13 (61). St Johns 15.14 (104) d Eley Park 9.7 (61). Albert Park: Bye. Premier Women’s. St Kevin’s 11.13 (79) d Marcellin 2.3 (15). Old Xaverians 14.4 (88) d St Mary’s Salesian 3.1 (19).Caulfield Grammarians 6.6 (42) d Kew 5.3 (33). Melbourne University Women’s 3.8 (26) d West Brunswick 2.6 (18). Old Trinity: Bye. Premier Reserves Women’s. Old Xaverians v St Mary’s salesian. Caulfield Grammarians 6.7 (43) d Kew 2.6 (18). St Kevin’s 10.12 (72) d Marcellin 0.0 (0). West Brunswick 5.5 (35) d Melbourne University Women’s 1.9 (15). Old Trinity: Bye. Premier B Women’s. Old Scotch 7.5 (47) d Old Geelong 2.2 (14). Old Brighton 8.8 (56) d Collegians 1.5 (11). Monash Blues 5.7 (37) d Fitzroy 5.5 (35). Aquinas 10.7 (67) d Yarra Old Grammarians 1.4 (10).

Premier B Women’s Reserves. Collegians 12.10 (82) d Old brighton 1.1 (7).

Monash Blues 7.9 (51) d Fitzroy 1.2 (8). Yarra Old Grammarians 6.3 (39) d Aquinas 1.7 (13).

Old Scotch 7.5 (47) d Old Geelong 3.8 (26).

Premier C Women’s. Hawthorn 7.4 (46) d Ivanhoe 1.3 (9). North Brunswick v St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers. Parkside Vultures 12.12 (84) d Brunswick 1.2 (8). Richmond Central v Mazenod.

Premier C Women’s Reserves. Hawthorn v Ivanhoe. Brunswick 4.6 (30) d Parkdale Vultures 3.6 (24). North Brunswick v St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers. Mazenod 13.12 (90) d Richmond Central 0.0 (0).

Division 1 Women’s. Beaumaris 4.7 (31) d Williamstown CYMS 0.6 (6). Old Camberwell 5.12 (42) d Thierry Penola 2.4 (16). Old Mentonians 8.10 (58) d Whitefriars 8.7 (55).

Old Haileybury v Old Melburnians.

Division 2 Women’s. La Trobe University 8.7 (55) d Canterbury 1.4 (10). Oakleigh 9.10 (64) d AJAX 2.3 (15). Glen Eira 7.6 (48) d Power House 1.3 (9). Hampton Rovers: Bye. Division 3 Women’s. Melbourne Cricket Club 8.9 (57) d Parkside 3.5 (23). UHS-VU 120.16 (76) d Elsternwick 0.3 (3). Bulleen Templestowe 12.7 (79) d De La Salle 1.2 (8).

Preston Bullants 10.8 (68) d Emmaus St Leo’s 0.6 (6). South Melbourne Districts v Albert Park.

Thirds Women’s. West Brunswick 5.5 (35) d Melbourne University 1.4 (10). St Kevin’s 19.18 (132) de Monash Blues 0.0 (0).

Under 19 Premier Men’s. St Bernards 9.10 (64) d University Blues 8.11 (59).

Williamstown CYMS 15.18 (108) d old Melburnians 6.5 (41). Old Brighton 14.13 (97) d Caulfield Grammarians 6.11 (47). Old Xavierians 14.16 (100) d De La Salle 10.13 (73). Old Scotch 11.10 (76) d St Kevins 11.8 (74).

Grandstander White flag fever

■ Spare a thought for the goal umpires in the Oak Park-Jacana match last Saturday in the Essendon District Football Legaue Division 1 match. Oak Park 46.33 (309) d Jacana 1.0 (6).

AFL fixtures

■ Thursday, April 14. Brisbane Lions vs.

Collingwood (G) (N). Friday, April 15. North Melbourne vs. Western Bulldogs (MRVL) (T) West Coast Eagles vs. Sydney Swans (OS) (N). Saturday, April 16. St Kilda vs. Gold Coast Suns (MRVL). Adelaide Crows vs.

Richmond (AO) (T). Melbourne vs. GWS Giants (MCG) (N). Sunday, April 17. Carlton vs. Port Adelaide (MCG). Essendon vs.

Fremantle (MRVL) (T). Monday, April 18.

Hawthorn vs. Geelong Cats (MCG)

Coodabeen sadness

■ It was a Saturday morning institution. Listening to the Coodabeen Champions on the way to a Saturday footy match. The team were on ABC radio, but decided to make the switch to 3MP, and they now broadcast ob Friday afternoons.

Radio industry observers say the Coodabeens would now have less than a quarter of the number of metro listeners that they once had.

Happy at Healesville

■ Last week’s Grandstander column included a snippet on the Weekly Times tip that Healesville was on the slide in the Outer Eastern Division 1 competition.

They won Round 1, then brought home Seniors and Reserves victories last Saturday.

Easter rounds

■ Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League Division 1 fixtures for this weekend see Good Friday games between EdithvaleAspendale v Bonbeach, and Red Hill v Dromana. Saturday games are Rosebud v Sorrento and Pines v YCW. The Division 2 games are on Good Friday: Karingal v Mornington and Rye v Tyabb.

Outer East Premier Division, Division 1 and Division 2 takes a break over Easter. They are back on the ground on Saturday, April 23 - for the ANZAC Round.

Ine the Southern Division 1 competition, Springvale Districts v Dingley and Cheltenham v Cranbourne will be played on Good Friday. Saturday matches are Port Melbourne Colts v Mordialloc, Cheltenham v Bentleigh, East Malvern v St Paul’s McKinnon, St Kilda City v Cranbourne.

In the West, a Division 1 Good Friday contest will be staged between St Albans and Hoppers Crossing.

New cricket boss

■ Cricket Victoria has confirmed the appointment of David White as General Manager – Community Cricket.

Mr White has experience working in sport, events and local government and most recently led the City of Melbourne’s Event Partnerships Team.

He was previously the General Manager – Events and Leagues at Hockey Australia and has broad cricket administration experience at both club and national level with Cricket Australia.

Cricket Victoria CEO Nick Cummins welcomed the appointment.

“We’re pleased to welcome David to Cricket Victoria and look forward to his leadership in one of the key pillars of our organisation,” Cummins said.

“David has a strong affinity with cricket which, combined with his experience in other sports and local government, will be critical to working through the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.”

Cricket Victoria’s community division oversees wide-ranging support for clubs.

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Local Sports History

District race meetings of the 1880s ■ The Whittlesea Races meeting of 1882 was reported in The Evelyn Observer (Dec. 29): The annual meet of the above race club was held in the paddock adjoining Mr. Timms's hotel, Whittlesea, on Boxing Day. The weather was all that could be desired. There was a very good attendance. Mr. Timmss had a booth on the course, which was well stocked with refreshlments, and, its a matter of course, was well patronised by the public.

The racing on the, whole was good, and there were no disputes or serious accidents to mar the pleasure of the onlookers.

Mr. Taubman had very hard luck with his horse Young Confusion, who start for three events, and made a mull of each one; dislodging his rider twice, and running inside a post.

The Stewards, Messrs. R. Batten, E.H. Sorrell, W. Patton. P. McCormack, T. Glover, A. McDonald, J. Johnston, E.H. Macmeikan, R. H. Abbott, J. Masters, and D. Smith, deserve great praise for the way in which they conducted the meeting, as also do Mr. D. Johnston, jun., starter, Mr. J. Clark, judge, Mr. W. 'Timms, and Mr. W. Smith, clerk of the course.

Mr. William J. Collier was indefatigable in his exertions as secretary.

Of the Maiden Plate, the Observer noted: “Six horses started.

Ranger taking the lead and winiing, with Edith a good second. The rider of Young Confusion came to grief about a quarter of a mile from the starting post, and the horse, getting clear of its rider, bolited, jumnping a fence on his way.”

The Handicap Hurdle Race, with prize money of 8 sovereigns, was run over about one and a-half miles, over eight jumps about 3ft 7in high.

“Three horses started. This was a very one-sided race, Councillor going to the front and taking the hurdles in good style. Nellie Grey went once round the course, and was then pulled off, standing no show against Councillor.

“Ranger baulked at the third jump; after a few attempts lie managed to get over, but neither whip nor spur would make him face the fourth leap.”

Three started in the Ladies’ Purse, with entries limited to horses that been the bona fide property of persons living within six miles of the racecourse.

“This was a good race between Barwon and Midge, Young Confusion running inside a post, so of course was out of the race.”

The Farmers’ Purse was run over about one and a quarter miles.

“Five horses were entered for this race; four started, Councillor being scratched. It was a hard rice between Hlilda and Sovereign; the weight telling too much on the latter, Hilda came in first.”

Three started in the Publican’s Purse. “Councillor took the lead but was soon passed by his companions.

Barwon winning with ease.

The Consolation Stakes was run for all horses that had been defeated during the meeting.

“Four started for this race. Sovereign gaining first honours. Young Confusion came to grass, but was not hurt.”

The ‘Hurry Scurry’ was the final race of the day: “This was the last race on the programme, and perhaps was the most exciting one of the day.

● An advertisement in the Evelyn Observer published on November 25, 1887.

“Nine horses started. Tomboy, who was one of the last to get away from the starting post, was well piloted through the crowd by his rider and won.” ★ The annual races for horse races in the Christmas-New Year week included meetings at Yarra Flats (Yarra Glen) and Whittlesea on Boxing Day, Diamond Creek on December 29 (1883), and Lilydale on New Year’s Day (1884). ★ At Whittlesea Police Court, publican W. Timms was granted a temporary licence to operate a booth at the Whittlesea Races on December 26, 1883.

Publicans from the district had also appeared at Court from their annual licences.

Renewals were granted to: James Patton, Upper Plenty Hotel; John Kenny, Royal Mail Hotel ; Margaret Lyons, Willow Tree Hotel ; William Tirnms, Whittlesea Hotel : James Morris, Yan Yean Hotel; William Dalmert, Lam Inn; Hotel ; William J. Perkins, Bridge Inn Hotel.

On this court day, David Welsh and S. Windward were charged with throwing stones and assaulting Ah Hem aud.Ah Soung, Chinese market gardeners, Whittlesea,on the 9th November and on the 14th November, when returning from Melbourne.

“A sample of the stones thrown, a large piece of road metal was produced in Court.

“Mr. Ah Pow; Chinese interpreter, was present, and the Chinese were sworn in thorough orthodox fashion, by blowing out a lighted lucifer.

“The Chairnian characterised the assault. as cowardly. Fines, £1 14s 6d,or 14 days on each charge were imposed.” ★ The Boxing Day meeting at Yarra Flats (later named Yarra Glen) was advertised in The Evelyn Observer in late 1887.

J. Irvine, Hon. Secretary, notified that races, starting at 1pm, would include an Open Handicap Hurdle Race, a District Maiden Plate, Open Evelyn Handicap,Open Selling Race, the District Corinthian Cup, an Open Handicap Pony Race, and a Consolation Handicap.

Weights were published in The Argus daily newspaper prior to the meeting.

Bookmakers betting on the course had to pay 10 shillings each to the club.

“The annual race ineeting in connection with the above club took place on the course in Mr. R.R. Woolcott's paddock, Yarra Flats, on Monday last,” reported the December 30 edition.

“The weather was all that could

be desired. The course, owing to the rain that fell during the preceding week,was, in places,wet and heavy, and some of the jockeys got plentifully bespattered with mud.

“The attendance of the general public was large, in fact, it was the largest gathering ever witnessed at Yarra Flats.

“No doubt the special train put on to run from Lilydale to Yarra Flats contributed the lion's shareof the attendance.

“The booking and swindling fraternity wcer numerously represented and found plenty to patronise them.

“Mr. W. C. Farrell had a booth on the ground, and his half-dozen barmen were kept continually busy.

“The racing itself, taken as a whole, was not first class, although in one or two instances the finishes were close.

“The time was slow, on account of the heavy nature of the course.

The stewards are to be co mmended on doing away with their past rule of post entry.

“This year they had cards printed, giving names of owners of horses, horses' names, colors and weights of the riders.

“The entries this year were thirtyeight, as shown by the card; ten out of these were scratched, leaving twenty.eight starters.

“The prizes (amounting in all

to £111) were carried offl by local horses. Mr. A.R. Wollcott securing £55 by Starlight winning the two principal events; Mr. W. C. Farrell £20, Mr. E. Jones £10, Mr. Irvine £10, Mr. Lowman £7, Mr. Lyons £5, and Mr. T. Armstrong £4.

“The meeting was well conducted, and passed off without anty mishap.” ★ “The recently-formed Eltham Racing Club held its first meet in the Eltham Park on the 21st inst.,” said The Evelyn Observer on January 27, 1888.

“A decade has almost passed away since the old club held its last race meeting, and it will be remembered by many of our readers that it was brought to an abrupt termination through a heavy downpour. of rain.

“Last Saturday's meet, in this respect, was far different, as the weather was delightfully fine. The course is an extremely picturesque one; this, however, is not saying that it is a good racing track.

“The surroundings of the course are really pretty, and admirably adapted for pic-nic parties; and if the meet is made an annual affair, it will sure to be well patronised by the general public.

“The attendance on Saturday last was large, many people from long distances paying the course a visit during the day.

“Book makers were there in large numbers, and kicked up an "infernal din" plying their calling; Welshers were there too, and more than one poor local innocent left the course undoubtedly poorer and unmistakeably sadder.

“Games of all sorts were to the fore; in fact, the swindling fraternity had quite a harvest.

“Mrs. J.Lithgow, the Lower Plenty Hotel, had a large marquee ercted on the ground, and catered to the thirsty and hungry public in a nmnner that reflected credit on herself.

“The entries for the six events on the programme were sixty, but only 36 horses putt in an appearance at the starting post.

“As to the racing itself it was fairly good, some of the events being well contested.

“Just before the programme was entered into it was amade known that the ropes securing the various hurdles had been cut by some unprincipled rogue, who had cheek enough, after they had been re-tied, to cut,them a second time.

“It is to be regretted that he was not caught in the net.

“Mr,J. McPhail acted as starter, and Mr. E. H. Cameron as judge.

The stewards being:- Messrs. W. Crellin, A. Coppin, R. B. Peters, J. Coleman,. E. Falkiner, J. Murray, and J. G. Yates, Mr. J. Irvine, secretary; Mr. G. Vowles, handicanpper; Mr. W. Walsh, clerk of the scales; and Mr. B. Coleman, clerk of the course: In the hurdle race, six started.

Evelyn appeared in grand form, and Moscow looked a likely horse.

Agood start was effected, and the pace was very hot up to the first jump, where a mull was made, and Plaudit at least was out of the oace.

Gladiator was altogether too fiery, and would not keep to the, course; in fact, every race lihe started in he ran off. Moscow's ruler fell oft, thus leaving only Evelyn, Normann, aul Vanity to finish the race.

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Now the Government is demanding a $11,970 refund from us.

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Back in 2018, the LiberalNational Federal Government launched the Regional and Small Publishers Innovation Fund.

Like most other publishers, The Local Paper was unsuccessful in its first application. The Liberal-Nationals Government played dumb politics - it rejected most of the publishers who publish their messages.

In a second try, an independent panel awarded a $74,000 grant for a local news project.

The Government gave the job of administering the fund to the Australian Media and Communications Authority.

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The Local Paper delivered everything in good faith: 45 special Local People supplements. We provided a full acquittal: receipts, odometer readings, everything asked of it.

This scheme was supposed to help small publishers. Instead, the Morrison Government has short-changed us with broken promises. No way Scottie. No vote for you and your mates.

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■ Many people either own backyard hens or know of someone who does. The growing popularity has largely been due to families wanting to become more self-sustainable.

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Hosted by Sue Turnbull, Sisters in Crime’s Ambassador-at-large, academic and crime fiction reviewer, the line-up for the event features Carmel Shute, Angela Savage, Emma Viskic, Sulari Gentill, and Vikki Petraitis plus videos from Sara Paretsky, various other authors and TV crime show stars.

Jane Clifton will lead the crowd in singing ‘Sisters Are Writing It forThemselves’(words by novelist Angela Savage and short-story doyen, Cate Kennedy).

“It sounds like we’re a group of women dedicated to robbing banks but we’re just a wellbehaved literary society dedicated to crime – and lots of it – on the page and screen,” says Carmel Shute, a co-founder and a continuing national convenor since 1991.

“If it weren’t for this outlet, a lot of Australian men might have cause to be nervous.”

“Sisters in Crime Australia took its inspiration from the American organisation founded by crime writer, Sara Paretsky, in 1986 at the Bouchercon, the premier US crime writers’ convention.

“She, and other women, rightly pointed out that women weren’t getting a fair deal when it came to getting published, promoted and reviewed.”

Shute said that in the eighties she and other crime readers were swept away by the explosion in women’s crime writing driven by Paretsky, Sue Grafton, and Val McDermid and, in Australia by Kerry Greenwood and her now world-famous Miss Fisher Murder Mystery series.

“Sisters in Crime’s origins were rather accidental. During a visit to North America, I decided to interview five women crime writers and produced a program for RN’s Coming Out Show, which went to air on Good Friday, 1991.

“Luckily, back then, you didn’t have to be a professional broadcaster to put a show to air. I was actually the ABC union organiser in Melbourne.

“During program we offered a free feminist crime book bibliography – which naturally I

● Carmel Shute, co-founder of Sisters in Crime Australia with her Ned Kelly LifeTime Achievement Award presented in 2016. hadn’t done – and the ABC was inundated with a significant role in promoting Australian letters and phone calls (it was pre-internet),” women's crime writing, without receiving organizational funding. she said.

“But our byword has always been fun. We “It was enough to inspire a group of passionate women crime readers in Melbourne, and are hanging out for a live event where we can on September 22, 1991, we launched our fledg- truly celebrate our achievements over three deing organisation at the Melbourne Feminist cades. Zoom doesn’t do it when it comes to eatBook Fortnight with a debate entitled ‘Femi- ing, drinking, and being merry,” she said.

Sisters in Crime’s 30th Anniversary Party: nist Crime Fiction: Confronting the Hardboiled Head On’. Greenwood was one of the Saturday April 23, 6pm for 6.30pm start. Victorian Pride Centre Theatrette, 79-81 Fitzroy Street, stars,” she said.

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Local Theatre The Best of Akmal

■ The Athenaeum Theatre is the Melbourne International Comedy Festival venue for Akmal’s show entitled The Best of Akmal.

At the outset he blames his management for the title of the show and apologises if the audience expectations are not fulfilled. As a seasoned stand-up comedian, Akmal has many stories to tell. He also likes to involve individual audience members and improvise by asking them personal questions.

The topics covered were numerous and seemed to waft from one to another without any clear segue or clarity. This says a lot about Akmal’s laid back persona. He lamented how COVID has affected the entertainment industry and how comedians really don’t have any other skills to survive in the future unless the industry is revived fully.

Being an immigrant who was born in Egypt, he views the world as a phenomenal place to travel and see the diversity of sights and people. Akmal talked about family, friends and loving his three dogs. Religious stories of his travels in Israel and how scary he finds the Vatican are a highlight.

He has a lot of advice to impart but all of it is flippant and light-hearted. His views on ‘how to spot a predator’ and how sport is the true Australian religion, enhances his perception that everyone is far too serious. Stories about his worst audiences were hilarious.

His improvisation and asking the audience to ask him questions didn’t really work on the night. People took a while to respond to this unexpected banter. His final comment was that his favourite comedian is Scott Morrison.

Akmal commented at the end of his show, that the show was a little scrappy and this reviewer would agree with that sentiment.

The Best of Akmal continues until April 24. Athenaeum Theatre, Collins St., Melbourne www.comedyfestival.com.au - Review by Lyn Hurst

Trash with a Porpoise

■ A new sketch comedy show for children and families being presented at La Mama Courthouse during school holidays from April 20 -24 is full of puppetry, clowning, song and of course, plenty of Trash.

New, original puppet characters, including Crabs, Sea Slugs, Penguins, Sea Horses and a Puffer Fish, join the Porpoise and starring character ‘Merf’ to share stories, songs and jokes.

Trash with a Porpoise has the format of a sketch comedy show with short, punchy, hilarious sketches, whilst exploring the themes of marine waste, and how we can address it.

The show includes participatory elements, wherein the audience will be called upon to assist, including call and response and even inviting some audience members on stage.

Produced by Jen Gay of Packed House Productions, directed by Jhess Knight with puppet design by Jhess Knight and Mads Hillam, Trash with a Porpoise aims to "provide actionable ways that wee can all make a difference for our environment, empowering audiences to take small steps in their everyday lives that all-together can make big change."

Presented by La Mama Kids as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Performance Details: April 20-24.

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■ Centre Circle has launched on Fox Sports Australia. The program will air from 6pm to 7pm on Thursdays, covering the latest netball news.

The team i: Catherine Cox, host; Hannah Hollis, host; and Monica Ireland, Senior Producer.

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Fabio’s one-man show

■ Theatre Works, Explosives Factory in St Kilda is the venue for Fabio Motto’s one-man show, Spot.

Fabio is a remarkably talented artist. He works his craft to the fullest in this show. Dressed as ‘Spot’the beloved children’s icon in padded yellow lycra with a brown spot and black nose, he beckons the audience into an enticing tale with his alter-ego Mario.

We follow the trials of this young Italian immigrant, now living in Australia and trying to fit in. The brilliantly written script includes stories, songs, Shakespearean style repartee and a myriad of distinctive characters.

This thought-provoking show centres on the theme of racial discrimination and how to cope with people who insist they are ‘telling it like it is’, whether this is beneficial or not to the character in question.

This is a story based on true events, as Fabio takes the audience through eight distinct segments of Mario’s life. From the young innocent Mario to the polite, respectful adult Mario, we want him to win, to do the things he loves and cherishes.

Fabio questions whether the Australia we now live in is really accepting of those not born here. We have a sense of the every-day struggle for families where English is not their first language. He makes us understand the deep sense of loss of nationality and identity that goes along with that.

Fabio is able to interchange characters with faultless precision, both vocally and physically.

Timing is everything in this show and Fabio is a master of comic timing. Movement direction by Zya Kane augments the portrayal of characters.

The precision of the lighting and sound operator, Brad Vaughan, enhances the excellence of this show. Music by Munro Melano enriches the story even further. Congratulations to all involved in this production.

It was a pleasure to witness such an accomplished actor.

Until April 15 Venue: Explosives Factory – 67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware) Bookings: https://webtomise.com/aus/danceevents/theatre-works-and-fabio-motta-proudlypresent-spot/ - Review by Lyn Hurst

On by Circa

■ Monash University commissioned this premiere to be presented at Monash’s several Performing Arts Centres. It is not your high-flying circus, far from it, but one of great mental concentration, strength of body with suppleness by eight lives that explore the gift of weight that lies at the heart of acrobatics and mostly without leaving the stage floor.

The ensemble of Holly-Rose Boyer, Rhiannon Cave Walker, Keaton HentoffKillian, Bridie Hooper, Gerramy Marsden, Paul O'Keeffe, Lachlan Sukroo and Billie WilsonCoffey all seamlessly worked through a density of entanglements, multiple arm lifts, towers of three and far more under the direction of the creator, Yaron Lifchitz.

While unable to identify by name (no photos provided) who in particular withstood the weight of all the lives often, others all exhibited great sense of timing in their vertical lifts and horizontal swings during many moments of personal encounter and often sharp moments of close-up intimacy.

A bare stage with some striking sequences of lighting by designer Paul Jackson, allowing the lives to work at all angles, across, the perimeter and centre and, as the Creative Director said, could resemble living in an apartment, maybe a courtyard or even a sports arena.

Added to the lighting was the original musical score created by Melbourne composer Jethro Woodward. At times melodic, at times syncopated giving emphasis to the offbeats while displacing standard rhythm. It was quite fitting.

● Fabio Motto Monash continues to give contemporary work a place in the theatrical performance scene and this was something that the “lives” would have well met their expectations.

While a late start the performance deserved an interval, if only for the sake of eight “lives” - Review by Graeme McCoubrie

We Take Back Our Mother Tongues

■ We Take Back Our Mother Tongues will be presented from May 6 -7 at Arts House, North Melbourne Town Hall at 7.30pm.

Created by FAMILI, a multidisciplinary storytelling project, a team of Oceanic artists will represent their complex experiences of culture and identity in diaspora.

Some 15 artists will come together whose bloodlines hail from Pasifika and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, that weave together to create some of the most essential queer, transgender and Bla(c)k voices across Australia.

We Take Back Our Mother Tongues features a line-up of live music acts, DJ sets, video projections and sculptural installations by Mossy 333.

Drawing on hip-hop, new wave R&B, Oceanic musicality and more, We Take Back Our Mother Tongues is driven by the currents of queer and LGBTQIA+ experience. The electronic music stems from traditional percussive and melodic instruments like conch shells, log drums, bamboo shakers, split canes and flutes.

Mossy 333’s installation blends the elemental themes of water, flora and flames, where sculptures transform between rocks, plants and coral – they represent the ideas of morphing bodies, duality and gender fluidity.

The live music line-up includes performances

by Lay the Mystic, Iki Finau, KALALA, Kalyani Mumtaz, Porobibi, Meleika Gesa Fatafehi, Lonelyspeck, Daisy Catterall, Paul Gorrie and Geryon.

FAMILI Creative Director, Ripley Kavara, said “Music and singing is sacred – it brings people together across most cultures.”

Performances: May 6, 7 at 7.30pm Venue: Arts House, North Melbourne Town Hall, 521 Queensberry St, North Melbourne Duration: Three hours Tickets: $20 general admission + booking fee: $10 BLAKTIX for First Nations +booking fee. Bookings: artshouse.com.au or 9322 3720 - Cheryl Threadgold

MGA Award

■ MGA and the MGA Foundation have introduced the inaugural Wai Tang Commissioning Award, as part of the 2022 Bowness Photography Prize.

Paula Mahoney is the first artist who has been selected from the 2021 Bowness Photogaphy Prize to be awarded the $10,000 commission.

One work enters MGA’s significant collection of Australian photographs in honour of Wai Tang’s legacy.

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What’s On Not Today

■ Rogue Projects and Theatre Works present the Melbourne premiere of Ally Morgan’s critically-acclaimed one-woman cabaret Not Today as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, from April 19 - 23.

Ally Morgan, 26, is determined to save the world from climate change. How does she plan to do it? Through the power of Theatre! The only problem is that she’s so anxious about climate change that she can’t actually write the life-changing show that will save the world through the power of theatre So, when Ally finally books in to see a psychologist and a guided meditation miraculously transports her to a real-life theatre in front of an audience, she’s got no choice but to devise a one-woman show on the spot right there and now.

An intimate cabaret experience directed

by Miranda Middleton (Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts: AMusical Parody, Great and Powerful Ozzie), Not Today takes audiences on a rollercoaster ride through the ups and downs of being a young queer performer working at a children's hospital during a pandemic, and the climate anxiety that permeates it all.

Not Today was inspired by Ally’s song Quiet Australian, a climate change anthem originally written in response to the 2019 bushfires, and performed for the Bushfire Benefit Concert that Miranda produced at the Giant Dwarf Theatre, with thousands of people engaging with the work across social media. It led to Ally’s debut single and a music video that brought together over 20 artists from across Sydney.

As theatres began to reopen in 2020, Ally and Miranda united again with a new mission to weave Ally’s music into a one-woman cabaret, and Not Today began to take shape.

Producer Robbi James from Rogue Projects said, “The Rogues are thrilled to be working with Miranda and Ally to bring this wonderful work to Melbourne after such a great reception to the show in Sydney. Not Today reminds us that the best antidote to anxiety is to live in the present moment, to find humour in heartbreak, and to sing really loud when you need to be heard”.

Performance Details: April 19 - 23 at 7.30pm Venue: Theatre Works, 14 Acland St., St Kilda Tickets: Previews $27.50, Concession $34.50, Adult $42.50 +bf Bookings via www.comedyfestival.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

The Listies

■ Award-winning kidult comedy duo The Listies will be hitting the Melbourne International Comedy Festival stage with their new show Make Some Noise! at Arts Centre Melbourne from April 9-24.

Featuring tunes from their latest ‘Musical Owl Bum’about tantrums at Target, craft disasters, and how much they like bananas, Make Some Noise! is a toe-tapping hootenanny for the whole family this school holidays.

The Lisities have been touring Australia (and the world) with their comedy double act for over 10 years.

Previously the pair’s show ‘More Fun than a Wii’ went on to be the first kids show ever to be nominated for the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Most Outstanding Festival Show - The Barry Award.

The Listies have also published four books. launched onto Australian screens in ‘The Listies Work for Peanuts’ on ABCME and ABC iview and won the Primary Times Children’s Choice Award at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Performance Dates: April 9 - 24 at 2.30pm Venue: Arts Centre Melbourne Bookings: www.artscentremelbourne. com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

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Local Theatre Shows

■ Fab Nobs Theatre: Sweeney Todd Until April 16 at Fab Nobs Theatre, 33 Industry Place, Bayswater. Director: Kim Edwards; Musical Director: Nicholas La Mattina: Choreographer: Dean Robinson. Bookings: https:/ /www.trybooking.com ■ The 1812 Theatre: Mr Bailey’s Minder (by Debra Oswald) Until April 30 at The 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully.

Director: John Mills. Bookings: www.1812 theatre.com.au ■ Diamond Valley Singers: Shrek the Musical Jr. Until April 9 at the Warrandyte High School Theatre, Alexander Rd., Warrandyte.

Director: Lexi Patman. Bookings: www.dvsingers.org ■ Williamstown Little Theatre: The River (by Jez Butterworth) April 20 – May 7 at 2 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Terese Maurici. Bookings: wlt.org.au ■ Waterdale: Be More Chill (Based on the novel by Ned Vizzini) April 21 – 23 at St Bernard’s College, Essendon. Bookings: www.waterdale.org.au/bmc/ ■ FAMDA: Keeping Up Appearances (by Roy Clarke) April 22 – May 7 at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, 79 Main St., Foster. Bookings: www.famda.org.au ■ LOTS Theatre: ANZAC Eve Tribute Performance April 24 at 7.30pm in the Pacific Hangar, Moorabbin Air Museum. Cabaretstyle seated show. Two-hour show. Artistic Director: Maggie Morrison. Tickets: $20 single, $140 Table of Eight. Bookings: via Trybooking. Enquiries: 9580 2387.

■ Eltham Little Theatre: Three One Act Plays April 22 – May 7 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd,, Research. No Chocolates by Request (by Chris Hodson, Directed by Del Jordan); The Patient (by Agatha Christie, directed by Carol Owen), Der Kriminal Kommissar (by Michael McLean, directed by Bert Fine).

Bookings:www.elttheatre.wordpress.com ■ Sale Theatre Company: Heathers April 28 – May 6 at The Wedge, 100 Foster St., Sale. Bookings: https://thewedge.com.au/ event/heathers-the-musical/ ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: 4000 Miles (by Amy Herzog) April 29 – May 14 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: George Werther. Bookings: www.mordialloctheatre.com ■ Wit Incorporated: Dear Mama, There’s Something Maybe I should Tell You. April 27 – 30 at 7.30pm at the Bluestone Church Arts Space, 8A Hyde St., Footscray; May 13-14 at the Brunswick Mechanics’ Institute, 270 Sydney Rd., Brunswick; May 20 at 7pm at The Bowery Theatre, 33 Princess St., St Albans. Bookings: witinc.com.au/shows ■ Beaumaris Theatre: Jack and the Beanstalk – the Pantomime (by Georgy Charles, Debbie Keyt, Lorraine Ellis and Stephen White) May 6-22 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd, Beaumaris. Director: Debbie Keyt; Musical Director: Rhonda Vaughan; Choreographer: Camilla Klesman.

Bookings: www.beaumaristheatre.com.au ■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company: Mamma Mia! May 13 – June 4 at Centenary Theatre, 71 Railway Place, Williamstown. Bookings: www.wmtc.org.au or phone 1300 881 545.

■ CLOC Musical Theatre: The Jersey Boys: the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons May 13 – 28 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director/Set Designer: Richard Perdriau; Musical Director: Malcom Huddle; Choreographer: Kirra Sibel. Bookings: www.cloc.org.au ■ Babirra Music Theatre: Mamma Mia! June 10 – 19 at the Karralyka Theatre, Ringwood.

- Cheryl Threadgold

Auditions

■ The Mount Players: Reservoir Dogs (by Quentin Tarantino, adapted for the stage by Emma J. Steele) May 4 at 7.00pm, May 7 at 10.00am at Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon. Director: Craig Lenaine Smith.

Please provide a headshot and resume prior to the audition via email to the director: craigls@iinet.net.au ● Continued in column, at right

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Legends of the Skies

■ LOTS (Legends of the Skies) Theatre is flying in a different direction on April 24 with their one-off ANZAC Eve tribute performance to be presented at 7.30pm in the intimate Casey Hangar at the Moorabbin Air Museum (previously known as the Australian National Aviation Museum) at Moorabbin Airport.

Usually LOTS Theatre presents Australian aviation stories to ensure they are not forgotten, but this cabaret style seated show will include songs, sing a longs, short dramatic intros, quizzes, poetry, a yarn or two and some lesser known facts. BYO drinks and nibbles.

The approximately two-hour show under the artistic direction of Maggie Morrison will also include a quick peek at the WWI exhibit section of the Moorabbin Air Museum during interval.

Performance Date: Sunday, April 24 at 7.30pm Venue: Casey Hangar, Moorabbin Air Museum (previously Australian National Aviation Museum), 12 First St., Moorabbin Airport.

Tickets: $20 single Special price $140 tables of eight. BYO drinks and nibbles.

Bookings: Trybooking.com - Cheryl Threadgold

Incoming

■ Melbourne-based comedian and former combat soldier Jarryd Goundrey, 35, makes his MICF debut in Incoming on April 11, playing until April 23 at Bard's Apothecary in Melbourne.

As part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and March to Art: Voice, Incoming is a sharp look through the lens of a military man, trying to find his place in the world after fighting in Australia’s armed forces.

From combat soldier, to chef to one of Australia’s fastest rising comedy stars, Jarryd Goundrey has lived “three lifetimes in one” so far.

Reminiscing on his time in the armed forces, Incoming is Jarryd’s lighthearted and hard-hitting exploration of his journey from growing up in sleepy WesternAustralia, to entering into and out of the armed forces.

Including stories on how he joined the army by mistake, his pet monkey in East Timor and how going from the stress of the army to the stress of cheffing seemed like a natural progression.

According to Jarryd, having spent the first half of his adult life as an Infantry soldier in the Army, gave him the opportunity to naturally gravitate to comedy as an avenue of expression and creativity.

“The seven years I spent in the Army in Townsville, as well as a deployment in East Timor, was an ideal foray and baptism of fire into the world of comedy. I found myself doing comedy shows artificially during my time in the Army, which then allowed me to seamlessly continue after I left.

“The veteran community has been very supportive with my shows – which are raw and authentic, and I find my time up on-stage exhilarating.

Comedy is unique in the sense that the audience and you become one entity and I feed on their enthusiasm and reaction.”

Performance Dates: April 11 - 23 at 8pm Venue: Bard’s Apothecary, 7/24 Crossley Street Melbourne Bookings: www.comedyfestival.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Heroes of the Fourth Turning

■ The worn cladding and faded curtain of the weatherboard house that is the set (Louise McCarthy) for Will Arbery’s Heroes of the Fourth Turning, form the flag of the United States.

We are in the heartland of conservative America where four former students of a fundamentalist Catholic College reunite.

Each is an archetype of traditionalist belief.

Teresa (Annie Shapero) is an ardent supporter of Bannon. Justin (Charlie Cousins) is a re-

● Musician Graeme Hanks (left) rehearses LOTS Theatre's ANZAC Eve Tribute with raconteur John McCulloch and vocalist Barbara Mendleson. turned veteran with a past. Kevin’s (Darcy Kent) desire for a girlfriend conflicts with him thinking of being a priest and Emily’s (Mollie Mooney) autoimmune disease allows her to sympathise with those holding more liberal views. They each want to celebrate their former mentor’s success.

Gina (Margaret Mills) has been appointed college president.

Each and all are flawed in their own way and Arbery has them espousing their own fundamentalist views allowing the audience to make up their own minds as to the veracity of the character’s opinions.

Arbery has skewed the theatrical balance in this regard. The debates about cancel culture, race and abortion are more polemical than dramatic but we witness the destructive nature of such extremism on their personalities.

The cast revel in highlighting these extremes of conduct; Teresa is bitter and misdirected, Justin has retreated to backwoods militarism, Emily struggles with trying to achieve unity while Kevin’s drunkenness identifies him as the most human in his self recriminating fallibility.

Gina’s rationalism leads her to the conclusion that the college has ultimately failed them all. After seven years away, they have returned to where they were educated and haven’t progressed.

The backlighting of the front door (Efterpi Soropos) reveals a crucifix and Justin’s obsession with cleaning blood from the doorstep are both biblical.

Arbery also insinuates that the house is haunted with the periodic screaming that is attributed to a failed generator. These dramatic touches and the personal tensions of unfulfilled promise - Kevin’s unrequited love for Teresa, Gina excoriating her charges for false thinking, Emily’s frustration with her mother, Justin coming to terms with his past – might have enabled Arbery to achieve greater dramatic tension.

As it is, I wonder how Australian audiences will relate to the profundity of America’s obsession with such conservative idealism.

Red Stitch’s production provides us with an intriguing insight into the core values of what could almost be described as isolated, inward looking, sect like thinking or, in other words, the heart of America.

Red Stitch, Rear 2 Chapel St, St Kilda East.

Until April 10.

- Review by David McLean

The 4 Peace Band

■ The 4 Peace band returns to the Mentone RSL on Friday, April 29 at 7.30pm to play a mix of dance music from the 60s, 70s, 80s and more.

Entry is free, drinks can be purchased at the bar, and dinner bookings made by calling 9583 2841.

The 4-Peace band comprises Gary Hammond, Peter Grant, Paul O'Gorman and Peter Shilton.

Event date: Friday, April 29 at 7.30pm Venue: Mentone RSL, 9 Palermo St., Mentone Bookings recommended: 9583 2841. Free entry.

- Cheryl Threadgold

Observations Elizabeth: A Portrait

● Queen Elizabeth II. ■ For anyone under 65, the only reigning English monarch we have known is the current occupant of the throne, Queen Elizabeth the second.

It is this fact that gives automatic fascination to a new movie-length documentary about Her Maj, titled Elizabeth:A Portrait in Parts, that gently explores many facets of the longest reigning monarch in the world.

To be still doing the same job at 95 that she started as a young woman in her 20s is remarkable enough, but she has managed to do it with grace, dedication and a strong work ethic.

And also kept herself free of personal scandal, even if her family hasn’t.

What is refreshing about the late director Roger Michell’s creation is that it is not a sycophantic film with a gushing narrator.

In fact, there is no narrator – the narrative is carried by pithy slides with short titles as the film ducks back and forth between different decades. But these signposts enable us to keep up and not get lost.

What I liked particularly was the slight tongue-in-cheek humour in the approach in making the film.

The music is eclectic, and often is a comment on what we are seeing, such as shots of the opulence of Buckingham Palace accompanied by the pop song ‘Our House’.

It is these touches that keeps the documentary from getting too serious, and it also means that director Michell can show us many examples of the woman behind the crown, with a sense of humour her official role often doesn’t allow her to show.

Would a Republican like this documentary? Probably not, but anyone who finds the Queen a person of interest, and anyone interested in social history will enjoy this thoughtful film, which is dedicated to director Roger Michell as it was one of his last creations before his recent death. It’s an absorbing portrait of the woman who has been on a throne for much of our lives.

Elizabeth: A Portrait in Parts opens on the royal lady’s actual birthday, April 21, at Palace Cinemas and Cinema Nova.

- Julie Houghton

Auditions

■ Gemco Players: The Popular Mechanicals (by Keith Robinson, William Shakespeare, Tony Taylor) - a Play Reading Event. Saturday, April 23 at 8pm at The Gem, Emerald. in celebration of the Bard’s Birthday. Readers invited, scripts provided beforehand. Contact the Co-ordinator Evie Housham on 0400 327 970. Admission: Gemco Members Free. NonMembers $5 at the door. Tea and cake by gold coin donation.

■ Off the Leash Theatre: Cosi (by Louis Nowra) Information Night Monday, April 4 at 7pm at Exhibition Hall, 15 Howitt St., Warragul. Auditions: April 19 at 7-10pm, April 20 at 7pm8.30pm at Exhibition Hall. Call Backs April 20 from 8.30-10pm. Directors: Tracey Rabl and Kellie Bray. Music: Malcolm McCaffery. Bookings open from April 5. Contact Leane Gooding 0407 444 430 or email gooding4@bigpond.com or book audition at Information Night.

■ Malvern Theatre Company: Nobody’s Perfect (by Simon Williams) April 24 at 2 pm and April 25 at 7.30pm at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Lisa McNiven. Audition booking:: lm.mcniven63@gmail.com; Mobile: 0410 567 834 - Cheryl Threadgold ● A Digital Edition of The Local Paper and Melbourne Observer can be delivered free by email to wherever you are each week. Register at: www.FreePaper.com.au

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What’s On Home and Other Mysteries

■ Two hours of tireless energy buzzes by when Monash University Student Theatre (MUST) takes over the stage with Home and other mysteries embodying the lives of young Australians on the cusp of change. This is a collaboration of three MUST writers and four emerging composers under Georgia Kate Bell's direction.

We are offered three stories in one when a bunch of university students try to make sense of life and to establish where their individual homes lie. Their pervading family scripts and parental shackles of expectation are being shaken.

The group gather together when Eli (Spencer Tripodi) throws his first grown-up uni party.

Eli is holding on to his familial cocoon of order and domesticity which is upset when his new-found friends throw him into foreign territories of chaos, drug-taking, yoga, spiritualism and much more.

Ange (Natasha Nosiara) experiences selfdoubt about her relationship with a boy she really likes. Her crutch is to present as being constantly busy when in reality she is failing in her grades and every aspect of her life.

Will she take up the lifeline offered by her good friend, the non-threatening, quirky Wally?

An initial confused intimate relationship between Allie (Lauren Caltabiano) and Mel (Madeleine Burgess) is worked through as they lovingly unravel differences made more edgy by the suspected presence of aliens.

This performance is permeated by an infectious sense of youthful exuberance and fun. The choreography is impressively executed and the music is pertinent to mood changes: the beat succeeds in picking up the threads of uncertainty and optimism of the generation. Despite COVID Lock down production limitations, I applaud this young company for achieving an obvious sense of ensemble.

- Review by Sherryn Danaher

Judith and Denise

■ Was there no orifice unmentioned, no part of the anatomy taboo, no confession too shameful? In short – no. Judith Lucy and Denise Scott, like dowagers theatrically ensconced on the Playhouse stage, revealed all - metaphorically speaking.

Having acquainted themselves with the audience, especially those in the front row, they proceeded to beguile and even taunt while encroaching the boundaries of propriety with references to breasts, vaginas and the clitoris.

This ribald anatomical examination was all prompted, of course, by their recent experiences of lockdown with which the Melbourne audience had no difficulty in identifying.

In fact, this was the cruellest aspect of their show, the reminders of what we have lived through.

Damn you ladies for revisiting our recent past. The remedy, of course, for all the isolation and zombie Zoom mentality that we suffered was laughter.

From the perspective of Judith and Denise, their engagement with the audience was the lifeblood of comedy – of their identity – and was something many performers were deprived of under lockdown.

Think of the five kilometre limits and ‘significant other’ restrictions. All of this made for the stuff of comedy – from the worst moments come the best jokes.

Judith, naturally, took this to extremes.

Her frenetic energy and mind takes things to the edge of comedic absurdity.

Denise, the more demure, still packed a wallop with the tale of her partner’s colonoscopy. And both appealed to their schoolgirl past with a stint of liturgical dance while, all the while, teasing individuals in the audience making their presentation immediate and relevant.

Ladies, Melbourne thanks you. I thank you for an entertaining night out – but did we have to go through lockdown to appreciate the humour? Your show could justify any catastrophe.

UntilApril 24. Melbourne Playhouse - Review by David McLean

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Lano and Woodley

■ One cannot help but feel as if an existential crisis is occurring in Lano and Woodley’s Moby Dick at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Colin Lane valiantly attempts to retell Melville’s epic saga (in one hour) only to be constantly interrupted by Frank Woodley. The Abbott and Costello type shtick is funny enough.

The border between a theatrical retelling of the story and a present day intrusion is clear. But such is Lano and Woodley’s comic affinity that they tease each other as an alternate idea comes to mind.

Is this scripted or not? And when technical difficulties with the sound system occur, this is incorporated into the show – or was it part of the show in the first place?

The artifice behind the staging is also made clear; the Ryobi blower lifting the plastic is a great touch. It was made plain for all to see.

And the ripping down of the sails on which the journey of the Pequod was projected is the culmination of this joyous act of creation which can be generated, scripted, reshaped and improvised upon with impunity.

The limerick linguistic prestidigitation was a delight and the squid game completely anachronistic. Had Melville realised what could have been done with his work, he might have condensed it to make it an easier subject upon which to riff. Ahab may have come to his senses and thought better of poking a whale.

As it was, the audience went away feeling better about themselves given the comic exuberance of the performance. And perhaps comedy is all we need to appreciate our existence and be grateful for who and what we are.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival www.comedyfestival.com.au Comedy Theatre. Until April 24 - Review by David McLean

Quicker Than The Eye

■ Moving on from his 2021 Magic Festival show Moments in Time, Josh Staley returns to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival with Quicker than the Eye. Up close magic card tricks and sleight of hand are Staley’s power force, but he slots quite comfortably into the Comedy Festival with his quip humour and daggy gags. While there is an endearing bumbling to his character, there is stealth and precision in his card trickery.

A card master, he shuffles and manipulates, magically making them disappear and reappear with mind-boggling ease that is nothing short of perplexing. And that’s not all. Then there are the inexplicable mind games. He selects random people from the audience to think about random thoughts - could be a name, a number, a card and somehow Staley knows exactly what it is they are thinking – or does he? Could every other person in the audience be planted? Ok very unlikely but how else can his ‘magic’ be explained?

There is no faulting Staley’s performance and the thrill of his show, however there are a few things he might consider that could take his performance to the next level. While it seems inherent in his nature to talk quickly, as a performer he needs to slow down a tad and focus on diction.

Additionally, while the Carlton Brewery provided an excellent venue, it was difficult to see what was going on from a few seats back. If you are spruiking sleight of hand then it is quite important that the audience can see what’s going on.

Those minor issues aside – if you think you can’t be hoodwinked or bedazzled by a clever card trick, then Quicker Than the Eye is a must see – because even a hard-core skeptic will be thrilled and astounded by Staley’s magical performance.

Performance season: 7pm, Thurs, Fri and Sat until April 23 Venue: Carlton Brewery, 24 Thompson Street, Abbotsford Tickets: $29 / $26 concession Bookings: https://www.eventfinda.com.au/ 2022/josh-staley-quicker-than-the-eye/ melbourne/tickets - Review by Beth Klein

What’s On Spanish Film Festival

Hard Quiz Live

■ From April 21-May 15, Melbourne audiences can enjoy the 2022 Moro Spanish Film Festival presented by Palace at various venues. The program reveals a line-up of Spanish language cinema from Spain and Latin America, featuring famous faces, including Penélope Cruz, Antonio Banderas, Oscar Martínez, Paco León and Blanca Portillo along with new talent.

The program of 34 films consists of 21 features from Spain, 10 from across Latin America including Argentina, Mexico, Uruguay and the Dominican Republic and another three from Australia and the USA, and features a wide range of genres from periodset drama, documentary, realist drama, to satire and comedy.

Opening the Festival is the Australian premiere of Official Competition (Competencia oficial). Penélope Cruz, Antonio Banderas, and Oscar Martínez star in Mariano Cohn and Gastón Duprat’s behind-the-scenes satire of moviemaking.

The Festival Special Presentation is Language Lessons a charming and award-winning comedy about a Spanish teacher and her student, whose online connection takes on far more importance than either could have anticipated. It stars Natalie Morales and Mark Duplass.

This year’s festival also features a special focus on Oscar winners Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem with two titles in which they co-star - Jamon, their first film together which is celebrating its 30th anniversary and Loving Pablo, based on Virginia Vallejo´s bestselling memoir about her love affair with notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar – plus Cruz’s latest collaboration with Pedro Almodovar, Parallel Mothers.

More highlights from the Spanish Film Festival program can be found at www.spanishfilmfestival.com Melbourne Spanish Film Festival Dates: April 21 - May 15 Venues: The Astor Theatre, Palace Cinema Como, Palace Brighton Bay, Palace Westgarth, The Kino, Palace Balwyn and Pentridge Cinema Bookings: www.spanishfilmfestival.com - Cheryl Threadgold

The Corner Shop

■ The word for the night was ticket- brought to you by a member of the audience.

Following were various scenes created around the use of the word ticket. Plane tickets, ticket stubs, tickets to keep surveillance on the world anything this group of five could think of on the spot that had some connection with this theme.

Impro Melbourne Company led by Rik Brown have put together a fabulous cabaret style ‘skeleton’ entitled Kit Kat: An improvised Cabaret.

Perfect for the late night, small venue, comedy festival vibe at the Town Hall.

Each night the word is different, therefore each performance is different.

The cast is slick, consisting of experienced, talented comedic actors. Rik Brown the director of this show is the obvious leader, steering the various scenes ensuring the show flows, keeping it moving with the theme always in the foreground.

The improvised songs are accompanied by the talented musician Panfred Reed.

All the cast members from Impro Melbourne Company, are as interchangeable as the nightly themes.

Rik Brown was an obvious standout, a talented singer, actor, comedian, writer. Some of the cast were better singers than others, all held their own well as actors, though there were some moments when they were vying for speaking time- easy to stumble when improvising.

For those not used to this style of theatre I am sure you will be in awe of the skills all the cast show in making up rhyme and stories on the spot.

For those of you who are familiar with impro this is a great masterclass, and with a different theme each performance, this is a show that can be seen more than once.

A very entertaining , funny fifty minutes.

Until April 23 at 10.40pm at Backstage Room, Melbourne Town Hall.

Bookings: www.comedyfestival.com.au - Review by Elizabeth Semmel

● Lano and Woodley in Moby Dick.

■ ABC TV Hard Quiz die-hards will relish the chance to meet Tom Gleeson performing in the Melbourne Comedy Festival when the Gold Logie winner hosts his Hard Quiz Live, at Melbourne Town Hall. Part of a national tour and the first time performance in Tom's home town Melbourne.

Tom is known for his unmerciful, sarcastic taunts directed at quiz contestants. He is hungry for self-revealing snippets of personal information and thirsty for contestants' unwitting slips of the tongue. No-one is spared.

On opening night, contestants chosen from the live audience had their knowledge tested on stage from selected topics. Apart from a few organisational tweaks to suit the venue, the formula for this quiz event was familiar, enabling the winner to give full voice to the customary finale catch-phrase, 'Thanks for playing hard'.

Tom sought culturally diverse contestants who proved to be a good-natured mix. His guess as to who would be winner proved wrong when university politics student, Aileen, was trumped on her political leaders topic and was the first to be eliminated.

We learned that Tom's own Comedy Festival stand-up debut had actually been in the Melbourne Town Hall, although it was in a small space in the basement. In recognition of his debut and in keeping with his typical sardonic humour, we were invited to participate in an act of vengeful wickedness.

Our quiz master humorously dealt with the occasional audible shout out of answers from the audience and the show rolled on.

He also demonstrated a few surprise talents and related personal anecdotes to round off an entertaining night of theatre.

Until April 9 at 6pm at the Melbourne Town Hall Main Hall Suitable for audiences 16 +, Bookings: Phone 9245 3788 online www.comedyfestival.com.au, Melbourne Town Hall box office (open 11am to late every day of the Festival).

- Review by Sherryn Danaher

■ Annabel Crabb and the Ferrone family are returning to the ABC, to take a journey back in time to experience one of Australia’s most treasured institutions – the humble corner shop.

After an exhaustive search to find the perfect corner shop for the Ferrones to inhabit, filming began last week on Back In Time For The Corner Shop (5x60mins).

In the latest installment of this much-loved living-history series, the Ferrones will experience close to 150 years of running a familyowned corner shop.

From meat pies to milkshakes, from salami to dim sims, from fads to frozen foods, this series will go beyond the family home.

Warner Bros. International, Head of Entertainment, Caroline Swift said; “Who doesn’t have great memories of their local corner shop?”

Back in Time for the Corner Shop will be the third time Annabel Crabb and the Ferrones have taken Australian audiences on a historical journey.

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

WeHo gets back to business

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

Out and About

WeHo waits for you

■ Months of meticulous planning for all the tourists from down under. Hotels in West Hollywood have come together to plan for more than 8300 Australians who arrive at Los Angeles Airport every week.

Thousands of travelling Australians using their travel credits have made April very strong in ticket sales. Additional flight capacity is being added after sales shrunk down to 4000 seats per month, a year ago.

I am very happy to report that QANTAS is returning to Los Angeles Airport with the A380 aircraft giving extra seat capacity.

Historically, when Australians travel to West Hollywood they tend to stay for more than five days every trip. It’s a wonderful village with everything close by. Restaurants, boutiques, tourist attractions and friendly people.

Your plastic gut

■ How much plastic is sitting in your gut? If you think the answer is zero, think again. A recent review suggests people consume about five grams of plastic particles per week, the equivalent of the weight of a credit card.

Nano plastics are any plastics less than 0.001 millimeters in size. Microplastics, on the other hand, are 0.001 to 5 millimeters and on some occasions still visible to the naked eye.

Most microplastic and nanoplastics find their way to the human food chain from packaging waste.

Plastic particles can enter the body through seafood, sea salt, or drinking water. One study referenced in the review found people who drank the recommended 1.5 to 2 liters of water a day from plastic bottles takes in 90,000 plastic particles per year from this way alone.

People who opt for tap water reduce their ingested amount to about 40,000 plastic particles.

How the mighty fall

● Pictured at the Australian Tourist Planning meeting is Bill Karpiak, General Manager of the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites; Rod Gruendyke, General Manager of the Sunset Marquis; and Alan Johnson, Managing Director of the Ramada Hotel and Suites, Alan Johnson.

Federal tax payers down

■ More than half of American households paid no federal income tax last year due to COVID-relief funds, tax credits and stimulus, according to a new report.

The non-partisan Tax Policy Centre estimates that 57 per cent of US households paid no federal income taxes for 2021, up substantially from the 44 per centbefore the pandemic.

Howard Gleckman, senior fellow at the Tax Policy Centre, said COVID-related job losses, a decline in incomes, stimulus checks and tax credits were largely responsible for the increase.

The expanded child tax credit was a large factor. It substantially reduced “the income tax liability of more than a hundred million households and temporarily turned many from payers of small amounts of federal income tax to non-payers,” Gleckman wrote.

With many of the tax programs ending, Gleckman forecasts the number of non-payers will decline to 42 per cent in 2022 and 38 per cent by 2029. “We predict it will go back down and remain fairly low relative to historical standards,” Gleckman said.

NY population declines

■ New York County, which is the borough of Manhattan, and San Francisco County, which is the City of San Francisco, led the nation with the highest percentages of population decline from April 1, 2020, to July 1, 2021, according to data published by the Census Bureau.

New York County had a population of 1,694,251 as of April 1, 2020. By July 1, 2021, it had dropped to 1,576,876 a decline of 6.9 per cent.

San Francisco County had a population of 873,965 as of April 1, 2020. By July 1, 2021, it had dropped to 815,201 a decline of 6.7 per cent.

Come and visit us

■ If you are considering coming over for a holiday in 2022, then I have got a special deal for you.

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

I have secured a terrific holiday deal for readers of the Melbourne Observer and The Local Paper. Please mention ‘Melbourne Observer’ when you book to receive the ‘Special Rate of the Day’ for your advance bookings.

Please contact: Jennifer at info@ramadaweho.com

■ The finance minister ofAfghanistan before the Taliban took over the country is now driving an Uberin Washington to support his family.

Khalid Payenda oversaw a $6 billion budget in his homeland but fled as the country teetered on the verge of collapse.

Now the father of four has joined the gig economy and tells The Washington Post, “I feel incredibly grateful for it. It means I don’t have to be desperate.”

Payenda is also co-teaching a course at Georgetown University and occasionally speaking at think-tanks as he copes with a sense of rootlessness and failure.

“Right now, I don’t have any place,” he said. “I don’t belong here, and I don’t belong there. It’s a very empty feeling.”

Only in America

■ A Manhattan Spanish teacher yanked from the classroom after investigators found she sucked on a man’s nipple during a Zoom class, returned to the same school this month – stunning students who had witnessed the lewd display.

“It’s weird. It’s wrong,” a junior told The Post. “It was so embarrassing for her to come back.” The city Department of Education removed teacher Amanda K. Fletcher from Columbia Secondary School for Math, Science, and Engineering amid the COVID19 shutdown in October 2020 after investigators found she “engaged in an inappropriate sex act” while remotely instructing her class.

During the lesson, “Professor Fletcher”, as students called her, sat at a kitchen table eating spaghetti with a shirtless man standing behind her.

She appeared to “suckle” on the man’s nipple while rocking back and forth, then turned to the camera, smiled and wiggled her shoulders, the Special Commissioner of Investigation for city schools reported.

Medical marijuana doubts

GavinWood

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

The numbers game

■ $2M: The amount of money raised for Ukraine by funnelling money through Airbnb bookings in the country.

■ $250,000: The amount of funds a group of friends crowdsourced to buy a Caribbean island. They plan to establish the world's newest and are looking for citizens.

■ $171,831: The total selling price for 74 original NASA photographs from the Apollo missions. The photos were sold at an auction in Copenhagen and included the famous snap of Buzz Aldrin on the moon, which sold for $7,700.

■ 52: The number of reptiles anAmerican hid in his clothing as he tried to pass Border Patrol agents in California. Agents seized nine snakes and ■ 43 horned lizards concealed in the 30-year-old's jacket and pants.

Crossing the border

■ In Korea, crossing illegally results in 12 years hard labour, in Iran/Saudi Arabia/Cuba jail indefinitely; Afghanistan shot; China/Venezuela likely never heard from again.

But crossing the American southern border illegally, immigrants now can receive based generally on arbitrary dictates of bureaucrats, free health care, welfare, food stamps, education, subsidized rent, even home loans, driver’s licence, credit card, social security card, job, right to “protest” against American law and culture, and in many cities/states the right to vote. The caravans keep growing. What a surprise.

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■ Medical marijuana fails to improve symptoms of pain, anxiety, and depression while increasing the risk that patients will develop an addiction to cannabis, a new study warns.

Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital add that up to one in five users may develop cannabis use disorder (CUD).

The findings come from a review of medical marijuana card holders in the United States. A growing number of states now allow the use and sale of medical marijuana to help alleviate the symptoms of conditions including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and the side-effects from chemotherapy.

“There have been many claims about the benefits of medical marijuana for treating pain, insomnia, anxiety and depression, without sound scientific evidence to support them,” Professor Jodi Gilman said in a media release.

Curtains for your heart

■ Closing your curtains won’t just give you more privacy at night, a new study finds it can also protect your heart while you sleep.

Researchers from North Western University found that even a small amount of light exposure while sleeping increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Researchers say heart rates rise and the body can’t rest properly when there’s light in a bedroom.

Their findings add that exposure to even moderate ambient lighting during night time sleep, compared to sleeping in a dimly lit room, harms cardiovascular function and increases insulin resistance the following morning.

“The results from this study demonstrate that just a single night of exposure to moderate room lighting during sleep can impair glucose and cardiovascular regulation, which are risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and metabolic syndrome,” says senior study author Dr Phyllis Zee in a university release.

“It’s important for people to avoid or minimise the amount of light exposure during sleep.”

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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not FILM: BELFAST (DVD & Blu-ray): Genre: Biography/Drama.

Cast: Jude Hill, Jamie Dornan, Judi Dench, Ciaran Hinds, Caitriona Balfe.

Year: 2021.

Rating:M. Length: 98 Minutes.

Stars: **** Review: Oscar winning semi-autobiographical coming-of-age comedy-drama that centres on a young boy's childhood with his working class family amidst the turmoil of Belfast, Northern Ireland, in the late 1960s.

Written and directed by Kenneth Branagh, who has described this as his "most personal film," this is a beautifully crafted valentine of family, community, political turmoil, cinema and irrevocable change, all brought vividly and believably to life thanks to an outstanding cast that includes Jamie Dornan and Caitriona Balfe as the parents, but most notably, the wonderful Judi Dench and Ciaran Hinds as the lovably arresting grandparents, and a stand-out scene-stealing performance by Jude Hill as the young boy Buddy at the centre of it all.

Primarily told in striking black & white by regular Kenneth Branagh cinematographer, Harris Zambarloukos, and aided by a superlative soundtrack by the legendary Van Morrison, along with virtuoso pacing, editing and period detail, this is as much a valentine and homage to cinema itself strongly and most delightfully referencing such films of the period as "One Million Years B.C." and "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," as well as the TV series "Thunderbirds" and earlier films through television such as "High Noon" (1952) and "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance."

Often compared to John Boorman's equally outstanding 1987 autobiographical WWII comedy-drama "Hope and Glory," this stands very much on its own, "Belfast" is a highly spirited, funny , tragic, heartfelt, poignant, intelligent and marvellously entertaining journey of reality and myth that all too many will so easily relate to as their own, and when all is said and done, as you gaze at the end credits you'll be wishing for more. 2022 Oscar nominations include Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor (Ciaran Hinds), Best Supporting Actress (Judi Dench), Best Director (Kenneth Branagh), Original Song (Down to Joy by Van Morrison).

Winning the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay (Kenneth Branagh).

FILM: WEST SIDE STORY (Streaming on Disney+ and on DVD & Bluray): Cast: Ansel Elgort, Corey Stoll, Rachel Zegler, Rita Moreno, Ana Isabelle.

Genre: Musical/Romance/Drama.

Year: 2021.

Rating:M. Length: 156 Minutes.

Stars: ***½ Review: Classic "Romeo & Juliet" scenario that explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds.

Big screen adaptation of the 1957 Broadway musical by Arthur Laurents, and subsequent 1961 multi-Oscar winning screen version, Steven Spielberg has created a dynamic multi-layered tapestry of old fashioned, old school musical prowess with modern day understanding and sensibilities, a big, bright, colourful, energetic and heartfelt cinematic experience on racial divide that dazzles the eyes unlike anything else that Spielberg has done before.

Stars Ansell Elgort as Tony (Baby Driver, The Fault in Our Stars), Rachel Zegler as Maria, and featuring another award worthy performance from original Oscar winning "West Side Story" alumni Rita Moreno, along with cast that consists primarily of newcomers, each and every one not only step up to the plate, they burst through the screen with an overwhelming passion and energy that will make this as memorable and revered as both the original Broadway presentation and Oscar winning film directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins.

Exemplary on every level, from set design, production design, period detail, editing, cinematography by Janusz Kaminski, all driven with great force by the classic music and songs by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim, Steven Spielberg and screenwriter Tony Kushner have delivered a gloriously fresh and vivid experience, a passionate, sweeping, witty, tragic and poignant classic musical fairytale of doomed love that audiences will relish and be inspired by for generations to come.

- James Sherlock

Rourke’s Reviews Everything, Everywhere All At Once

■ (MA). 140 minutes. Opens in cinemas April 14.

Imagine if Charlie Kaufman and Michel Gondry directed Jet Li’s The One, and you’ll be on the way to understanding what kind of journey you will be taking.

Michelle Yeoh is terrific as Evelyn Wang, a Chinese-American who runs a laundromat with her husband Waymond (Ke Huy Quan, who most audiences won’t have seen on screen since the mid 80s, in Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom and The Goonies), and has a tempestuous relationship with her daughter Joy (Stephanie Hsu).

Her very traditional father, Gong Gong (a superb James Hong), also lives with them.

While going through a particularly difficult audit with a tough IRS agent (Jamie Lee Curtis, having a whale of a time), Evelyn is suddenly made aware that the universe she lives in is not the only one, and that hundreds of others exist, each containing an alternate version of herself, and if she is unable to tap into their various skills, she won’t be able to defeat a powerful entity who wants to destroy everything.

Directors Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (who helmed the frustrating misfire Swiss Army Man) have carefully thought through their script, which is meticulously plotted, and the world building is convincing and enthralling.

Unfortunately the emotional core doesn’t resonate as much as the film-makers would like, so the epic nature of the story doesn’t fully work, which in turn makes the 140 minute running time feel somewhat unjustified.

Due to this, some elements fall into repetition. Production values are strong. While not a total bullseye, this is good fun, where everyone fully commits to the material.

RATING - ***½

Happening

■ (R). 99 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas April 14.

More sensitive movie-goers may want to prepare themselves before going to see Happening, an outstanding, unforgettably intense drama, which shows in an unflinching manner the horrors that occur when reproductive rights are taken out of a woman’s hands.

Anne (Anamaria Vartolomei, in an incredible, supremely brave performance) is a student circa 1963, a smart and ambitious young woman who wants to become a teacher.

When Anne finds out she is expecting, she quickly finds out how hard it is to get support to terminate her pregnancy, as abortion is illegal in France at this time.

As each week goes by, and her options are quickly disappearing, Anne is forced to seek out a backstreet operator, and it’s a decision that could have serious repercussions on her health.

Based on the autobiographical novella by Annie Ermaux, this big screen adaptation by writer/director Audrey Diwan (Losing It) is passionate and confrontational, with the film-maker presenting the world of Anne and her friends in a natural, low-key fashion, filming a number of scenes in long, unbroken takes, intimately capturing her descent from a normal life where the world is her oyster, to a distressing, heartbreaking nightmare where a patriarchal system won’t allow her to choose what she does with her body.

Happening is not only a magnificent film, but an important one too, addressing a very real, sadly relevant subject, a horror story that appears to be returning to areas around the world (most prominently in the US).

Diwan deliberately makes what happens hard to watch, its graphic nature entirely appropriate, and hopefully audiences will see that this is a barbaric road that we cannot go down again.

RATING - ****½

The Good Boss

■ (M). 119 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas April 14.

Writer/director Fernando Leon de Aranoa (Mondays In The Sun) returns with The Good Boss, a fluid, darkly funny, highly relevant film about how malignant modern work environments have become.

Javier Bardem is excellent as Blanco, the title character who exudes surface level charm which hides a cruel hypocrisy, believing image and success overrides basic human decency.

Blanco’s ability to control, seduce and crush those around him will be put to the test during a turbulent time for the manipulator, both on a personal and business level.

The film has a lot on its mind, dealing with topics such as employee expendability, gender and racial inequality, and power imbalance.

Even the product Blanco’s company manufactures, scales, is effectively used as a metaphor.

RATING - **** - Aaron Rourke

Top 10 Lists APRIL 10-16 THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1. THE BATMAN. 2. RRR. 3. DOG. 4. UNCHARTED. 5. JUJUTSU KAISEN 0.

6. X. 7. BELFAST. 8. THE KASHMIR FILES. 9. MONSTER FAMILY 2.

10. SING 2.

NEW RELEASES AND COMING SOON TO CINEMAS AROUND AUSTRALIA: APRIL 7: AMBULANCE, FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE, IT SNOWS IN BENIDORM, MEMORIA, RABBIT ACADEMY. APRIL 14: EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE, THE GOOD BOSS, THE LOST CITY, HAPPENING. APRIL 21: CINDERELLA AND THE LITTLE SORCERER, THE NORTHMAN, THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT, ITHAKA, POWER OF LOVE. TOP DVD AND BLU-RAY SALES: 1. GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE. 2. KING RICHARD. 3. SCREAM (2022).

4. THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE. 5. RED ROCKET. 6. ADDAMS FAMILY 2.

7. COMING 2 AMERICA. 8. DEATH ON THE NILE (2022).

9. THE 355.

10. QUEEN BEES. NEW RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS ON DVD, BLURAY AND 4K-UHD THIS WEEK: SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME. PROJECT GEMINI. THIS IS THE YEAR. DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY NEW & RERELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: SAVING PRIVATE RYAN -4K-UHD. SPIDER-MAN: Trilogy Collection.

NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: THE GREEN PLANET. ANGER MANAGEMENT: Collection One. VAN DER VALK. HEARTLAND: Season 15.

CHUCKY: Season 1.

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■ For those who remember radio station 3DB in the 1950s, and the beginning of GTV Channel 9 in Melbourne ,you may recall Geoff Corke.

Geoff Corke was born in Melbourne in 1935.

His father was a rubber plantation farmer in New Guinea, and Geoff spent some of his childhood there.

The family were evacuated in 1941 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour and returned to Melbourne.

Geoff went to South Auburn Primary School and then Scotch College.

When he left college, Geoff started working for International Harvester as a tractor salesman.

He loved radio and one day he heard an advertisement for a position at 3DB on Danny Webb's breakfast show. He applied for the job and started working there as an office boy.

Geoff advanced to being a turntable operator and worked with many of the radio personalities such as Eric Pearce, Jack Little, Dick Cranbourne, Geoff McComas, Binny Lum and Stephanie Deste.

He eventually became an announcer on 3DB and he had a late night program.

Geoff gained television experience doing oncamera work in the Brashs store window. Norm Spencer invited Geoff to join GTV Channel 9 and when the test transmissions began on the September 27, 1956, Geoff Corke became the first person in Melbourne to be seen on "live to

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air" television from the Mt Dandenong transmitter. The studios at Richmond had not been built at that stage.

When GTV9 opened in 1957 Geoff became a popular personality hosting breakfast shows and other programs such as Anything Goes, Penalty Box, Geoff and Judy and Happy Go Lucky.

Geoff was tall and "a gentle giant". When In Melbourne Tonight began, Geoff was working as the "off sider" to Graham Kennedy.

I used to go into the studios as an audience member to watch Geoff and Graham working together on - it was live television and brilliant to watch.

In 1958 Geoff married Val Ruff, who was a

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singer at the television station and they were featured on the front cover of the first TVWeek magazine.

The marriage lasted about five years and they had a daughter Lindy.

In the early 1960s Geoff took over as host of The Tarax Show as King Corky, King of the Kids.

When Geoff took leave, Philip Brady was the replacement as ‘Prince Philip’.

Ron Blaskett and ‘Gerry Gee’ were always a big part of the show.

Geoff Corke was a private man and retired from television and public life in the late 1960s and concentrated on other projects.

In 1979 he married Sue, who he met whilst in hospital and Sue was his nurse.

They were happily married for 14 years.

Geoff Corke passed away in 1993 at the age of 58 after a long illness.

Geoff is the uncle of 3AW's Simon Owens.

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

Extended Canvas at Town Hall Gallery Review: Beauty

■ Whether it is said by Plato, Hungerford orLawrence Mooney ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder’ and, as the latter said, does not come from the audience of his latest show Beauty.

He is probably right too, with the almost full house at the Athenaeum Theatre consisting of over forties, a generation whose beauty is now not so obvious, yet old enough to know and appreciate this comedian /actor.

Mooney is a seasoned performer who can keep a show moving for over an hour with just a microphone and a couple of slides.

No topic is off limits, as such I would not recommend this show to under 20s or anyone easily offended by sexual, racist or ageist humour.

Much of Mooney’s show is visual; he is a terrific physical performer and can really create an image, mostly literally ‘below the belt’. Both the male and female body are described in detail.

Whilst nothing was off limits and an open mind required for most of the show, Mooney went too far with’ jokes’ about child sexual abuse.

I am glad I had not invited anyone I know personally traumatized by this and hope Mooney can reconsider these inclusions in future shows.

Lawrence Mooney is not just a terrific storyteller or stand up comedian he is a talented actor with an ability to impersonate.

He engaged the audience well by responding to those calling out respectfully as well as inviting us all to take part in a Malcolm Turnbull speech class.

‘Good on you’ Lawrence Mooney for maintaining a career for so many years that can still fill a venue of people ready and willing to laugh out loud.

- Review by Elizabeth Semmel

■ Extended Canvas is a major exhibition at Town Hall Gallery exploring the dynamic and innovative nature of contemporary painting.

The traditional grid and two-dimensional picture planes are replaced by modern surfaces, including drop sheets, virtual space, and the gallery wall itself.

Exhibition opens April 23 and closes July 2.

MyArts My Culture Celebrate the community’s cultural diversity and creativity with My Arts My Culture.

The new program follows the story of seven artists connected to Boroondara, exploring how their culturesare informed through their artistic practice.

You can experience My Arts My Culture by visiting an exhibition, learning about the stories f artists through online video series, and engage with an educational resource.

Exhibition closes June 30.

Town Hall Gallery 360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn

The Ledger Collection

■ Laurence (Laurie) Ledger MBE and Emma Ledger and their farming enterprise ‘Wooleen’ are major benefactors to the gallery, donating works that have formed the backbone of the Collection and featured n many exhibitions.

This exhibition is drawn entirely from the works donated by the Ledgers, celebrating their incredible legacy. Displayed as a ‘salon hang’ the exhibition features over 200 works, which is approximately half of the Ledger’s total gift of artworks.

Exhibition closes 2023.

The Human Figure Benalla Art Gallery presents a suite of key figurative works from the Benalla Art gallery Collection.

This exhibition explores the ways in which artists have depicted the human figure across time. Many of these works are if anatomical interest, showing how the human body behaves in repose and in motion. On another level, these works highlight evolving social norms, such as fashion and selfrepresentation.

The inclusion of both historical and

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with Peter Kemp contemporary works also underlines a broadening of artistic style and intent when depicting another body.

Exhibition closes April 10.

Banksia – Atong Atem Exploring the lesser-known history of Australia’s first African settlers, Banksia considers migrant stories from a non-colonial perspective.

The video – accompanied by an amazing score by Melbourne composer JerryAginya, and photographic series work in conjunction to reveal otherwise obscured layers of history on a cinematic scale.

The works highlight the experience of African men and women who arrived on the First Fleet in 1788 – a colonial history that started long before Atem’s own family arrived from South Sudan in 1987 In fostering a deeper understanding of Australia’s fist African migrants, Atem interrogates the shaping of national policy throughout the centuries.

The video work Banksia was commissioned by Rising and Illuminate Adelaide in partnership with The Nielson Foundation. Benalla Art Gallery will present for the first time a gallery exhibition of the photographic stills in concert with a gritty outdoor screening of the work of the video Banksia.

Venue: Simpson Gallery Exhibition opens April 16 , closes June 26.

Benalla Art Gallery, Botanical Gardens, Bridge St, Benalla

● Clive Palmer ■ For those who asked here is the amount of hard earned that CIive Palmer spent on election advertising during March. The staggering amount was $9,674,757 on print, TV and radio for the United Australian Party.

Farewell Jacqui

■ Sports presenter Jacqui Felgate has left the building. Jacqui has been a member of Channel 7 newsroom for almost 10 years and her knowledge of all things AFLhave made her a standout.

Jacqui will become a proud Mum to her two young daughters. The Rumour Mill suggests Jacqui could return from time to time for special events like the Brownlow Medal count.

News from the Grammy Awards

■ The Biebers were there: Justin thought it was fancy dress and wore a grossly oversize Balenciaga suit topped with a pink beanie. His model missus looked stunning in a white, strapless long dress.

Justin had reason to stand out as he was nominated for eight Grammy categories for his current single 'Justice'.

Beast given the Boot

■ Mark Labbett - you may know him as 'The Beast' - has been given the heave-ho from further appearances on the US version of The Chase TV show.

No reason given but 'The Beast' has scored a return to cable quiz show 'Master Mind', so he won't be lining up for the dole. Dismissal from US version has no bearing on Australian game show seen weekdays on Seven.

Related to the Queen

■ Still on the subject of The Chase there is gossip overseas about brainbox Anne Hegerty being the 90th cousin of the Queen. Fact or fiction the news made headlines when a TV show traced Anne's DNA. - John O’Keefe

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Across 149. Tuscany is there 150. Kinder 152. Not heavy 154. Surrenders 157. Small version 158. Letter 162. Spinster relative, maiden ...

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Down 1. Disband (troops) 2. Antelope 3. Corn 4. Singer, Diana ...

5. Lampooning comedy 7. Supposition 8. Stripy-tailed US animals 9. Film & Don McLean hit, ... Pie 10. Space agency 11. Depletes 12. Mercenary (5,3) 13. Smooching 14. Formal address 15. Chopping 16. Merit 17. Swimming stroke 18. Servants 19. Dusk to dawn 24. Sheep enclosures 26. Net fabric 30. Very annoyed 33. Yearly book of events 34. US folk singer, Woody ...

35. Stalk food 38. Of heart/lung exercises 39. More fortunate 40. Constant 42. Periods of time 43. Mythical vampire 46. Born Free writer, Joy ...

47. As far as (2,2) 49. Cheese on toast, Welsh ...

50. Blackball 51. London district (4,3) 53. Rush about angrily 54. Lazed 55. Allure 59. Drip shape 60. Most unpleasant 67. Follow-up movies 68. Train coach 69. Tussle 70. Personal reminiscence 72. Deep love 74. Travelling worker 76. Order 77. Made whole 78. Fleshy ear tissue (3,4) 79. Bank clerks 81. Reprimanded severely 84. Nursing sanatorium (4-4) 87. Tinted sun visor 89. Naphthalene pellet 91. Muttered 92. Close watch (5,3) 98. Neglect 101. Early anaesthetic 102. Sow 103. Acupuncture spike 108. Current unit 109. Skin transplant 110. Speedster 112. Rearousal 116. Adapting to stage play 119. Speak off the cuff 120. Outshining 123. Flying craft 124. Newspaper titles 128. Harmed 130. Power-grabber 132. Nomad

Down

133. Banishment 134. Correct (text) 137. Indian group of dialects 138. Bake (meat) 141. Skips 142. Ethiopia's Addis ...

143. Spinning toys (2-3) 151. Distributed 153. Stashes 155. Elephant poacher's cache 156. Cutting beam 159. Mentally gearing (up) 160. Pottery fragments 161. Discarded rubbish carelessly 164. Wear by rubbing 165. Reply 168. Biased (3-5) 170. Famed gangster (2,6) 173. Stayed 174. Lacking ability 177. Lecturers 178. Confined (6,2) 181. Congregate 185. Lessening in intensity (6,2) 186. Siberian dogs 187. Sanctified 188. Trainee doctors 193. Profiteering ticket seller 194. Swaying on heels 195. Common expressions 200. Surrounding 201. Capsize (4,4) 206. Instants 207. Suffocate 208. Clasped 209. Chats 211. Map pressure lines 214. Levee bank sack 216. Include 217. Income cheats, tax ...

218. Equatorial region, The ...

220. Wood joint projection 222. Tot up (3,2) 224. Humiliated 225. Strolling 226. Fruitless 229. Back section 232. Numbered cubes 235. Indescribable 236. Possessed 237. Articles of clothing 241. Turned aside 242. Scorn 244. Normally (2,1,4) 245. Toy bears 248. Trophies 249. Triumphant laugh (2,2) 251. Upper limbs 252. Regain 253. Pitches tent 254. Grand Slam tennis champ, ...

Agassi 255. Take (revenge) 259. Internal 260. Summon up 261. Cricket matches 262. Cry in pain 264. Inquires 265. Former Italian money unit 267. Fencing sword

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Madeleine Stewart - So Brave

Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

At Frankston Bowls

■ Rogers Delfos and the Beatriders will entertain at the Frankston Bowls Club, corner Yuille and Williams Sts, on Sun day (Apr. 17) from 1pm-5pm as part of the Southern Country Music roster of performers. John Lawrence Band will be the featured act on May 15.

Hot and cold snacks, door prizes and a great dance floor are all on offer to make it a fun afternoon. Tickets 0409 863 559. Double vaccination is required for entry

Gippsland Festival

■ Mossvale Park Gippsland will come alive with an A-list of Aussie country music stars on Saturday, April 23.

Kasey Chambers, The Wolfe Brothers, Travis Collins, Adam Harvey plus Melbourne band Darlinghurst and other high profile acts will be the feature entertainment on the day. Carnival rides, woodchopping, food trucks and activities for the kids will make it a family friendly event.

More info and tickets https:// www.gippslandcountrymusicfestival.com/

ANZAC, Viet vets

■ In the lead up to ANZAC Day, a new production rememberingthehit songs, stories, and indeed laughter that came from WWII and the VietnamWar will play at the FrankstonArts Centre on April 22. Starring the talented Chris McKenna, Roy Best, Jaz Flowers,Alison Jones and Caroline Vercore the show is sure to be hit with the audience. https://artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au

■ With so much choice at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival there should be something for everyone, Madeleine Stewart in my mind is that someone for everyone (over 16 – some coarse language).

In her 2022 show So Brave, Stewart tells her very personal story. Most of it is funny, some very intimate, all interesting, fresh, quirky and unique.

This 60 minutes was gone in no time, I could have enjoyed an hour more. There was a lot to laugh at. I did, out loud, along with others in the audience.

Not all of Stewart ’s show is funny. I found myself tear up on occasion with some very raw, personal family disclosures, some of which made me uncomfortable.

I am not sure how much a comedian should use parents for material, but it did provoke thought and highlight the negative influence some thoughtless words and behaviours can have on children.

Madeleine Stewart was mostly positive about the various influences on her life, and to those she wasn’t sounds like they deserved the ridicule.

She was ‘So Brave’ sharing so much of her life with a group of strangers out for a laugh on a Friday night.

Can’t be easy putting your whole self out there, no music, very few (cleverly used) props, just a woman, microphone and a unique,

interesting, often hilarious, very visual story to tell.

Madeleine Stewart, to quote many others in her life ‘you’re so funny’, with director Jason Marion she has put together a show not to be missed at this year’s event. See for yourself.

Until April 10. (6.45pm, Sun.5.45pm) at The Malthouse, The Tower.

Bookings: www.comedyfestival. com.au

No Ball Games Allowed

■ Out of the first lockdown in Melbourne in 2020 came this postdramatic play written by Kristen Smyth (she-her), a work that explores where a young woman disappears and her life is remembered, a life that was both unsettling and particularly cathartic.

He further explains that as a trans woman, his mother struggled with accepting his transition and so to channel his sadness and frustration the seeds of No Ball Games Allowed were born.

The 50-minute work is set on a raised stage with a clever backdrop of a mirror wall tilted toward the audience that gives us a virtual 3D effect during the course of the dialogue and movement.

A cinematic backdrop of archival family footage and original film, created by Pat Coyle, were pro-

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ised the audience to expect dark humour, oversharing, astrology banter and a bit of Madonna inspired dancing. She delivers all this as well as raw honesty with her friendly delivery. Michele sees every new task, job or even meeting new people as being like a virgin.

Her opening costume is a Madonnaesque (Like a Virgin) white dress completed with a Pop Star belt and large silver cross necklace.

She argues that like all Virgos she likes to take her time and do things at her own pace, regardless of how frustrated others may be.

Michele reveals that she is now 41, even though she looks much younger. She rejects the notion that she is a late bloomer. Afterall who can decide what the right age is for doing anything in life. It was good to have this refreshing performer challenge many ideals and notions.

Initially, Michele seemed tentative and unsure but as she continued her confidence as a performer grew. It would be good to have a strong opening story to enhance the show. Her delivery was understated but calm and friendly.

As a bisexual, she has a lot to say about sexuality. Michele’s ‘COVID’ lockdown outfit and stories worked well.

The final on-stage costume ■ Club Voltaire in Nort h change was a highlight.

Melbourne is the venue for Michele Like a Virgo continues until April da Costa’s first MICF show.

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Brazilian-born Michele prom- Lyn Hurst jected supporting Smyth’s poetic text.

Supporting Kristen Smyth in this on stage two hander was well credentialled Mia Tuco as the much-troubled young woman remembering a life of opportunities that were never fully embraced. A most captivating performance by Tuco.

Moments of joy, sadness, angst had the audience reflecting on their own lives, do we really know the people close to us? An original composition and music by Robert Downie and Rachael Lewindon from off stage complimented the work of Smyth and Tuco, all under the direction of Kitan Petkovski A late start and at times the music overtook the actors and dialogue was hard to follow. However, that aside, a stream of falling water collected to the centre of the stage allowed for deeper reflections, that all was revealed at the end when the stage floor opened. A clever ending.

Until April 9 at 7.30pm at Theatre Works, 14 Acland St., St Kilda www.theatreworks.org.au - Review by Graeme McCoubrie

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5. Give them a really good laugh ... show them our ammo reserves.

4.Threaten them with one of our “lockdowns”.

3. Make them join the cast of MAFS. 2. Get Lord Sugar to glare at them.

1. Tell ‘em COVID 22 is running rampant in the Solomon Islands.

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Queen Size. Built in battery pump. Never used. $99. Yea. 0412 063 971.

M-P ASSORTED ITEMS. Roof bar, $70. Baby push chair, $10. Play pen, $10. Bike, adult, $20. Clothes dryer, new, $100. Filing cabinet, $40. Olive tree, $25. Fig Tree, $20. All GC. Narre Warren. 0402 483 707.

AUSTRALIAN PLANTS Magazine. From first copy December 1959 to March 1982. 86 copies (four missing), most copies bound.

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Research. 9437 1253.

N-Q BED. Wrought iron.

Single. Head and complete bed base. $25. Surrey Hills.

9808 9176.

L-O BEDS. 2. Single. Wth mattresses. As new. $40. Dandenong North. 0416 116 348.

M-P BED HEAD for child’s room. 3 shelves for toys, books. Built-in light. Solid timber.

GC. $30. Thomastown. 0428 833 398.

N-Q BENCH. Wrought iron.

Seats 3. Timber slabs across seat. Needs TLC. $60. Surrey Hills. 9808 9176.

L-O BOOKCASE. Baltic pine. UK made. 195h x 95 w x 30 deep.

Light baltic pine, colour: traditional style, carving to top.

Adjustable shelves.

EC. $300. Croydon.

0477 503 649.

N-Q CLASSICAL MUSIC and Composers. 27 CDs plus reference books. Including Betthoven, Mozart, Strauss. EC. $30 or best offer. Cranbourne. 0404 221 138.

N-Q COFFEE TABLE. 45cm w, 90cm long, 49cm high. GC. $30. Frankston. 9789 9796.

M-P COLLECTABLES. Memorabilia. VFL, AFL, Weg, Jamie Cooper. Lots of signatures. Lots professionally framed. Mount Martha. 0411 739 139.

M-P CUP, SAUCER, PLATE. Bone China. 50s style. VGC. $20 set.

Frankston. 9789 9796.

M-P DEHUMIDIFIER. Delonghi DDS25 Tasciugo Ariadry Compact. EC. $200.

Mordialloc. 0431 314 700 P-U

DINING TABLE. 240cm x 120cm.

Solid timber with 8 dark brown Silverwood upholstered chairs. EC. $550.

Mornington. 0413 586 333.

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GAS HEATER. Outdoor. With gas bottle.

VGC. $60. Rosebud.

0437 327 080. M-P GL ASS SHOWER SCREEN. Fits 900 x 900 shower base. No cracks, scratches, chips. Very clean. GC. $110. Croydon. 0408 332 181.

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Near new condition. $250 ONO. Yarrambat. 0448 926 361.

N-Q PAPER SHREDDER. Fellowes P-57CE. Rarely used. EC. $35.

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M-P PIANOLA. Fully reconditioned Antique Cable and stool.

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N-Q PHONE. Uniden.

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Colour: dark brown.

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0418 380 095.

O-R DRYER. Hot point condensing type. No venting required as new cond. Rarely used. White colour.

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J-M FILING CABINETS. Four, in clear plastic.

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M-P FINE MUSIC Melbourne Librettos magazine.

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J-M SHAMPOO MACHINE. Bissell Quick Wash.

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9736 9690.

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