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■ The Federal Government is delivering a tax cut for every taxpayer in McEwen starting on July 1, says local MHR Rob Mitchell.

“Labor’s new tax cuts are designed to provide cost-of-living relief to middle Australia while making our tax system fairer,” said Mr Mitchell.

“Every taxpayer in McEwen will now get a tax cut. We’re delivering more help for working families and more help for Australians already nder the pump from the cost of living, putting cash back into people’s pockets when they need it most.

“Our tax cuts are about ensuring more workers in McEwen can keep more of what they earn because we know that will take pressure off people doing it tough.”

Around 76,000 people – every taxpayer in McEwen will receive a tax break from July 1 under tax cuts announced by the Prime Minister and Treasurer.

The average tax cut will be $1583. Around 65,000 people, or 86 per cent of taxpayers, will receive a bigger tax cut than they would have under the plan Scott Morrison legislated five years ago, Mr Mitchell said.

The average Australian wage earner on $73,000 per annum will receive a tax cut of $1504 which is more than $800 extra in their pocket each year than they would have received under Scott Morrison’s proposal.

● Rob Mitchell, McEwen MHR

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HAZELDENE STORE RE-OPENS Local Briefs Broadford in recess

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● Hazeldene General Store at Flowerdale re-opens after VCAT decision.

■ Mike Sullivan, operator of some 16 kilometres away by an enormous personal journey the Hazeldene General Store, car. to deal with such a shock and Mike and partner Sue said the legal process that followed, says that the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal they were grfateful for the sup- plus the impact to your liveliruled that his lease on the port of the local community: hood ... Well executed, particuFlowerdale property had been “Thank you for all the support it made this nightmare easier larly when you had to stay siillegally terminated. lent to honour the legal process.

The store had been tempo- to bear. “ Australia Post have been It’s great to see our community rarily closed after the property owners changed the locks on notified.” get behind you and Sue to sort He said that mail should start this out, and hopefully send a the building, and evicted the again from last Friday (Feb. loud and clear message to the operator.

This meant a halt to the gen- 16). landlord that we want a store The re-opening was cel- that is properly provisioned and eral store operations which inebrated by Flowerdale locals cludes a busy Post Office.

Postal services which origi- commenting on social media: maintained, so it can service Happy our community for many years nate from Broadford and Yea ■ "Yayayay!!! to come,” said Glenn Drew. found a temporary home at the dance!" said Nicole.

Strath Creek ‘General’ Store, ■ "Wonderful!! Well, it takes ● Turn To P9

■ Broadford Football Netball Club’s football department appears to be in recess for 2024.

The Kangaroos struggled through the latter COVID years of 2022 and 2023, with 2022 seeing a combined side with Yea in the Outer East Division 2.

The Outer East has combined its Division 1 ad Division 2 competitions in 2024, to now include sides including Blegrave, Healesville and Warburton-Millgrove. Some players were not interested in travelling.

Broadford’s application to join the Kyabram District Football League was rejected last October.

The Club was also exploring other options including the Northern Football League.

Netballers are expected to continue.g-term future.

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■ Outer East Division 1 football fixtures for teams including Alexandra, Belgrave, Healesville, Powelltown, Seville, WarburtonMillgrove Yarra Glen, Yarra Junction and Yea - have been published.

Some 9 clubs play over 18 rounds.

Alexandra v Yea will be played on Saturday, April 13. Other games are Yarra Junction v Powelltown, Seville v Warburton-Millgrove, and Yarra Glen v Belgrave. Healesville: Bye. Premier Division will consist of 12 clubs competing over 18 rounds. The teams are Berwick Springs, Emerald, GembrookCockatoo, Monbulk, Mount Evelyn, Narre Warren, Officer, Olinda-Ferny Creek, Pakenham, Upwey-Tecoma, Wandin and Woori Yallock. Two games will be played on the April 6-7 weekend. Remaining games start on Saturday, April 13.

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A petition supporting Australia Day to be retained in its current format was ■ Drainage works at Coldstream are “behind ✔ due to be presented to Whittlesea Council schedule”,a Yarra Ranges Shire executive conlast night (Tues., Feb. 20) as this edition of The Local Paper went to press. “An electronic petition has been received from a large number of signatories requesting the following: ‘We the undersigned, petition that Council should leave Australia Day alone. Australia Day means different things to many, it is still a day to be proud and acknowledge those who have served, fought, and died under our flag, defending our freedoms. For some Australia Day may be painful. We believe that the debate about Australia Day is not the role of local Councils – who should be focused on local issues. We ask that Council leave Australia alone and hold community events that celebrate Australia Day, Acknowledge Indigenous Culture and mark Australia Day with Citizenship Ceremonies.”

● Cr Sophie Todorov, Yarra Ranges Shire Mayor Yarra Ranges Council says that it is saddened and disgusted that recently completed indigenous artwork on water tanks in Wandin East have been criminally damaged. The artwork which was completed December was attacked by vandals and reported to Council on January 29. The Council is supporting police with their investigation into what it called “prejudiced motivated criminal damage” and the graffiti has been removed. Council officers have been in contact with the artist who is also shocked and saddened by this behaviour. Yarra Ranges Mayor, Sophie Todorov, condemned the criminal damage and said Council has a zero tolerance approach to all forms of racism, discrimination and vilification.

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ceded at the Council meeting on Tuesday last week (Feb. 13).

Resident Julieanna Lamonica of Coldstream and an anonymous questioner asked: “On the back of my petition submitted in the January 30 Council meeting where I was led to believe I had support regarding the lack, poorly maintained and non existing drainage issues causing flooding to Coldstream businesses and residents, I have seen that the budget for Station St Coldstream has now been slashed in half.

“Can I have an explanation as to why our budget has gone from $400,000 to $181,000 and what might the scope of works be with $181,000?” Ms Lamonica asked.

Hjalmar Philipp, Director Built Environment and Infrastructure for Yarra Ranges Council, said: “The Station Street, Coldstream drainage project was scoped to be completed in the 202324 budget at a cost of $400,000.

“The project requires approvals for the creation of easements in order to complete the construction works.

“This work is underway, but the overall project is behind the delivery schedule estimated at the start of this financial year due to process approval delays.

“Therefore, the financial budgeting of the project has been re-profiled to match delivery status and enable other projects to be delivered.

“This can occur from time to time over the financial year as part of managing the delivery of approximately $70 million capital works.

“Importantly capital budget allocation re-

SINGLE WARDS FOR WHITTLESEA 40 YEARS SERVICE TO REGIONAL EDITION

MURRINDINDI, YARRA RANGES WHITTLESEA AND MITCHELL

● Melissa Horne, Whittlesea Council is slower this year in Local Government Minister ? collecting rates, says a report this week to Administrators. As at July 1, 2023, $222.11 ■ When Councillors return to the City of million was raised in rates and charges to Council’s property base. At December 31, 2023, 36 per cent of the rates raised have been collected compared to the same period of the 2022–23 financial year of 39 per cent.

Local Diamond Creek swimming teacher, Hannah, 20, is taking part ✔ in Laps for Life the national fundraising

event to support youth mental health and suicide prevention. The event sees her swimming laps each day in March.

Hannah swam competitively in high school and now spends countless hours in the pool each week teaching swimming.

Hannah connects on a very personal level with the Laps for Life cause. She began to have mental health challenges during the COVID lockdowns in Melbourne and struggled with being isolated from her social circle. Despite this, she kept going and completed both Year 11 and 12 in lockdown - a huge achievement. This year, Hannah wants to spend more time in the water for her own enjoyment and to support her wellbeing and mental health. She says that when she is swimming she can zone out. She doesn’t worry about anyone else - she just focuses on each stroke.

● Hjalmar Philipp, Director Built Environment and Infrastructure, Yarra Ranges Council mains to complete the full scope of work, with $181,000 being spent now to complete designs, establish the easement and prepare for construction and the balance to deliver the work.

Cr Fiona McAllister sought clarification from the Director Built Environment and Infrastructure that the full budget allocation for the Coldstream drainage project has been allocated over the 2023-24 and 2024-25 financial year.

Whittlesea in October, they will each change to a single-member ward structure.

Melissa Horne, Minister for Local Government, announced the upcoming changes last week, having accepted the recommendation of the Electoral Representation Advisory Panels – noting these new electoral representation arrangements will ensure councils are more reflective of the communities they represent.

Initially established under the Local Government Act 2020, the change in legislation has seen extensive work and engagement from ERAPs over the past 15 months to ensure councils become compliant with the new requirements.

The panels’ reviews have been completed with time to allow for candidates and the Victorian Electoral Commission to implement the necessary planning ahead of the general elections.

The structure amendment will see 30 councils change to a single-member ward structure, except in those cases where ERAPs have recommended the council have uniform multimember wards or an unsubdivided structure.

Formed in October 2022, the Electoral Representation Advisory Panels provided advice to the State Government on the recommended structures and included community engagement to ensure local views were considered.

In April 1984, Ash Long purchased the Yea newspaper business from Tom Dignam. Exactly 40 years on, throughout 2024, Ash Long continues his lifetime of community service as Publisher of The Local Paper.

Times change. For some in the 1980s, the definition of ‘local’ was being between the two bridges in the Yea township. The local government mergers of the 1990s saw the new Murrindindi Shire widen the scope to take in parts of the Alexandra, Broadford, Eltham, Whittlesea and Yea municipalities.

The reconstruction and recovery from the 2009 ‘Black Saturday’ fires again broadened the meaning of ‘local’.

By the 1990s, Ash Long could see that the concept of a paid-circulation local newspaper was already outdated.

In the early 2000s, The Local Paper and its progenitors were already developing an online presence, as well as growing the free printed editions.

Tom Dignam and Ash Long, 1984.

Today, The Local Paper is still the largest local newspaper, with editions covering Mansfield, Mitchell Murrindindi, Nillumbik (rural), part of Strathbogie, Whittlesea (rural) and Yarra Ranges.

Decades on, Ash Long and his team remain committed to providing best possible service to readers and clients.

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■ The Northern Football Netball League will start its Division 1 first round games on Saturday, April 13, although the traditional Good Friday clash between Greensborough and Eltham will be played on Friday, March 29.

Other Division 1 first round Seniors games are Eltham v Hurstbridge, Montmorency v Bunndoora, Banyule v Macleod, Greensborough v West Preston-Lakeside, and North Heidelberg v Heidelberg.

Division 2 seniors games on Saturday, April 6 are: Watsonia v St Mary’s, Lower Plenty v South Morang, Whittlesea v Laurimar, Northcote Park v Thomastown, and Diamond Creek v Panton Hill. The lastnamed game will be staged at 7pm at the Coventry Oval.

Division 3 seniors games start on Good Friday (March 29) with Lalor v Epping.

Other games begin on Saturday, April 6: Kinglake v Fitzroy Stars, Old Paradians v Heidelberg West, Reservoir v Ivanhoe, Old Eltham Collegians v Mernda. Kilmore has the bye.

Ward reviews

■ The Victorian Electoral Commission is reviewing the ward boundaries of Murrindindi Shire Council at the request of the Melissa Horne, Minister for Local Government.

Public information sessions about the review were scheduled to be held earlier this week (Monday-Tuesday, Feb. 19-20).

The Commission will consider the requirements of the law to propose models for the ward boundaries in a preliminary report.

Residents were able to share their views on this report and which model would best serve the community.

The preliminary report is released and response submissions for the Murrindindi Shire Council review today (Wed., Feb. 21) and close at 5 pm on Wednesday, March 13.

At the end of the review, the VEC will make a final recommendation to the Minister for Local Government. Any changes to the ward boundaries of Murrindindi Shire Council following this review are expected to apply at the next local council elections.

A public hearing scheduled to be held at 10am on Tuesday, March 19. A public hearing is scheduled for those who have requested to speak in support of their response submission. If there are no requests to speak, the hearing will not be held.

The final report is due to be sent to the Minister on Wednesday, April 17.

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■ First round football fixtures have been released for the Goulburn Valley Football League.

First game will be the Mansfield v Echuca clash at Mansfield on Saturday, March 30.

Other senior games will be played on Saturday, April 6: Shepparton Swans v Euroa, Shepparton v Mansfield, Benalla v Rochester, Echuca v Shepparton United, Tatura v Seymour, Kyabram v Mooroopna.

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■ Electricity has now been restored to most places in Mitchell Shire after the storms last week.

For those still without power, Mitchell Shire libraries have charging points for electronic items and wifi and leisure centres have showers for those without hot water.

Mitchell Shire Council's Recovery Hub is at 4 Guild St, Seymour.

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● Whittlesea Methodist Church. 1976. Photo: John T. Collins.

■ The first Murrindindi Shire Council meeting for 2024 is due to be held at Yea at 6pm on Wednesday, February 28.

Other meetings for the year are due on March 27 (Alexandra), April 24 (Yea), May 22 (Alexandra), June 26 (Yea), July 24 (Alexandra), August 28 (Yea), September 18 (Alexandra).

This is an election year. Caretaker period starts on Tuesday, September 24.

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Regional Round-Up Road works begin

■ Strathbogie Council advises that the upgraded construction work on Weir Rd/Reedy Lake Rd is scheduled to commence this week.

“During construction the traffic flow will be managed by traffic controllers and appropriate signage as applicable,” said a Council representative.

“Council apologies for any inconvenience caused, and anticipates that works will be completed by June 2024, weather permitting.”

Goughs Bay path

■ Following the development of concept plans for a new shared path between the Goughs Bay township and Mountain Bay Drive, the public is invited to provide feedback on the proposal.

The Goughs Bay Area Progress Association has worked with Mansfield Shire Council to progress the concept plans for the path, which was included in Council’s Footpath and Shared Path Strategy.

The new shared path is proposed to provide a safer route for pedestrians and cyclists along this well-used section of the PiriesGoughs Bay road, connecting the Goughs Bay township with local destinations including the Maze and the Mountain Bay community.

The proposal is for a new 2.5m wide compacted gravel shared path. It will start in the Goughs Bay township opposite the General Store and extend to the High Country Gardens Gallery & Maze.

The design includes a crossing point to enable the path to continue along the southeastern side of Piries-Goughs Bay Road and extend up to the intersection of Mountain Bay Drive.

Concept design drawings are available on Council’s Engage website, with a bold blue line showing the proposed new path location.

Mansfield Council is planning to commence construction this financial year and continue into next financial year, with the path to be constructed in stages as funding allows.

Mansfield Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said the new shared path will enhance safety for all users of the path and improve access to popular local destinations.

Women’s Day

■ Mitchell Shire Council is partnering to deliver a range of International Women's Day events.

The 2024 International Women's Day theme is ‘Inspire Inclusion’, and the Council is focusing the EmpowerHER events on financial security and well-being for women in our community.

Thursday, March 7: EmpowerHER free workshops at Broadford Living and Learning Centre: ■ Introduction to resume writing ■ Introduction to cover Letters ■ Financial wellbeing/empowerment taster ■ Lunch and professional headshots Friday, March 8 (International Women's Day): EmpowerHER mini retreat at Greater Beveridge Community Centre: ■ Yoga/pilates ■ Mindfulness ■ Masseuse and reiki Limited spots are available, so bookings are essential. However, for those unable to secure a spot, the Mitchell Shire team can assist with accessing other resources and connecting with similar events in the future.

Triangle meeting

■ Murrindindi Shire Council is inviting Marysville and Triangle residents to join for a community gathering from 5.30pm on Thursday, March 14 to hear updates about all the active community planning projects in Marysville, as well as share some info about two new potential programs.

“It will be a relaxed evening of food and conversation – as promised a year ago, when we last got together to look at progress with the Marysville Community Plan,” said a Council representative. Venie is the Marysville Community Centre.

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Hazeldene Store re-opens ● From Page 3 ■ “Welcome back as we've missed you and your smiles and the great service you do for this community,” said Evie Jurrjens.

■ “Very happy for you and Sue. Well done for being professional and diplomatic … Another reason why you guys are awesomeand your smiles and the great service you do for this community,” said Samm Hall.

■ “Best news I’ve heard in a long time. Congratulations to you both,” said Maree Bellman Warren.

■ “Yay awesome news. Congratulations Mike and Sue,” said Rebekah Grant.

■ “Fantastic to hear ,” said Rachel Rushby. and Sue,” said Rebekah Grant.

■ “Fantastic news,” echoed Karen Walker.

■ “So pleased to hear to this,” advised Deb Harding.

■ “Great news,” said Tom Atherton.

■ “Congratulations to you,” said Matt Morgan.

■ “Awesome - Great work Mike really good to see this resolved the right way,” said Clinton Kay. ■ “Yay! Fantastic outcome,” said Gail Grundy.

■ “Well done, you deserve and will get all our support,” said Michael Galvin.

■ “Absolutely wonderful news to you and Sue, not to mention the entirety of the Flowerdale community,” said Cherie Graham.

■ “Welcome back! Such wonderful news," said Justine Withers.

■ “Oh my god! I'm so happy for you guys,” said Jasmine Mills.

■ “Welcome back! We’ve missed you," said Michelle Laucius.

■ “So happy for you and your family," said Joan Dias.

■ “Huge congratulations,” said Erica Hawke.

■ “Well done Mike and Sue, it’s a credit to you both,” said Kim Spalding.

■ “Yay! What fabulous news for you all,” said Michelle and Tony Mills.

■ “Great news Mike and Sue can't wait to call in for a coffee. Cheers,” said Roger Bau. ■ “Yay! I missed your burgers,” said Maree Eaton.

■ “Congratulations, weak skinny cap please, great news,” said Donna Humphrey.

■ “Welcome Back Sue and Michael. Now you will be able to sleep,” said Yvonne Kringle.

■ “Well done Mike and Sue. I hope you get compensation /damages for the time you were closed ... illegal termination means just that,” said David Land.

■ “Michael and Sue, such a difficult time you and your family have had. Us as a community have been equally upset by the calamity,” said Pauline Ann Norris.

The store had been abruptly shut on Monday, January 29, after Australia Day weekend.

● Mike Sullivan, Hazeldene General Store operator.

Photo: Facebook/Laine MacDonald

Community rallied to support pair

■ The Flowerdale community rallied with a GoFundMe page to raise funds to assist in the legal fight to re-open the Hazeldene General Store.

The sum of $2250 was raised in 32 donations. The site lists donations from: Maree Eaton, $100. Laine MacDonald, $50. Sara Exton, $50. Bronwyn Hunter, $50. Jade Stark, $50. Rose Elsom, $50.

Megan Hanlon, $20. Anonymous, $50.

Maree and Mark Warren, $100. Trent Patten, $5. Amanda Barber, $150. Callam Nash, $15. Simon Pimm, $5. Ian D’ArcyEvans, $100. Mark Grundy, $100. Ben Allen, $150. Anonymous, $100. Roger Bau, $100. Christine Doering, $50. Anonymous, $50. Glenn Drew, $150. Steve Fischer, $100.

Amaya Munoz, $80. Rebekah Grant, $30.

Kevin Davis, $100. Joel Hunter, $100. Maria McCarter, $20. Fiona Downie, $20. Anonymous, $100. Anonymous, $50. Kim Wilson, $20. Anonymous, $20 .

“This store holds immense significance for our community, serving as a post office, hub for essential supplies, friendly interactions, and heartfelt conversations. To demonstrate our unwavering support, we are organising a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for the legal fees associated with reopening the store,” said organiser Rebekah Grant.

The fundraising appeal has now closed.

Question about unsealed road ■ Millgrove resident Scott Robinson asked a question at last week’s Yarra Ranges Council meeting about an unsealed road.

“My question is in relation to the maintenance to my unsealed road, [Wonga road] in Millgrove, Mr Robinson referred to a lack of maintenance.

“When it comes to dust suppressant, which I've just found out, is now once a year, when seven years ago it was three times a year.”

Mr Robinson said there was a lack of pothole filling, and lack of gutter maintenance.

“In seven years we have been on the sealed road scheme, three times and have been removed three times, due to lack of money to have our road sealed with how the Council "envisions to be sealed”,” Mr Robinson said.

Hjalmar Philipp, Director Built Environment and Infrastructure for Yarra Ranges Council, said: “With respect to maintenance, Wonga Road is graded four times per year.

“The last grade was December 21, 2023 and included dust suppressant treatment.

“Dust suppressant is only applied once per annum and our team would be happy to have a further discussion with you on the historical application in your area.

“Council treats approximately 220kms of its 700kms of unsealed road network annually.

“With respect to sealing,

Wonga Road, Millgrove was part of the roads for community funding program and listed to be sealed under the Special Charge Scheme Process, however, it did not progress as a majority of landowner support was not received.

“Following the Federal Government decision to cut funding to the Roads for Community Road sealing program, Council is now reviewing the list of priority roads for sealing and approach to funding, and we expect further information on this approximately midyear.”

Belinda Bernardini of Lilydale asked how many households volunteered to receive a green bin in 2022-23?

Some 67 per cent of properties, which is approximately 37,000 households eligible for a green waste bin took up this service.

Local Sport Gender Challenge

● Sam Wright with the Ann Baynes Trophy donated by Adrianne Anglin.

■ Wednesday saw the last round of the Yea Golf Club Gender Challenge with individual stableford matches being played.

With equal numbers the Men won 11 of the 15 matches and took 65 of the 85 points available for round 9.

Winner of the Ann Baynes Trophy and best for the men was Sam Wright with 42 points.

Second overall was Peter Johnston with 38 points. Third and best of the Ladies was Adrianne Anglin with 36 points from Martin Lowe fourth with 35 and fifth Sue Aurisch 34 points. The Men won the team average with 39.8 to 28.9.

The final scores were Men 460 to the Ladies 370.

The Club Aeard was won by Gary Pollard on CB with 28 points.

- Alan Pell

Top honours

■ Some 20 members competed for the first Monthly Medal in the 2024 Golf Season on Saturday (Feb. 17).

Brendan Chenhall (15) nett 70 on countback from the consistent Paul Clayton (10) nett 70. John Tanner (26) continued to shine after his Masters victory last weekend to fill third place with 71 nett Mens NTP on the 14th Hole went Bill Dredge and Paul Clayton doubled up to take out the putting with an impressive 24 putts Evergreen Rob O’Halloran collected the Club Award and some reprieve from the handicapper In the Ladies Medal Round long time member Di Elliott (28) collected her first ever Monthly Medal after surviving a countback with Di Holdsworth (28) when they both finished with 72 nett Cindy Armstrong took out the Ladies Putting with 30 Wednesday golf will see the Ladies preparing lunch for the Men after their come from behind victory in the Gender Challenge.

Prior to lunch there was a Stableford event On Friday Yea Golf Club is hosting a 9 Hole Stableford event on behalf of the Dalhousie District Golf Association.

A barbecue tea will be provided in the $20 entry fee. Names must be put on the whiteboard in the Clubrooms or advise Jan Wealands prior to Wednesday afternoon.

- Alan Pell

SDCA results

■ A-Grade. Yea Tigers A Grade 4/118 v Seymour A Grade 10/116. At Yea Recreation Reserve Pyalong A Grade 8/187 v Alexandra A Grade 10/105. At Pyalong Recreation Reserve Tallarook A Grade 10/50 v Eastern Hill A Grade 7/160. At Tallarook Recreation Reserve / Tallarook Recreation Reserve Avenel A Grade: Bye ■ B-Grade. Alexandra B Grade 9/96 v Tallarook B Grade 10/94. At Leckie Park.

Seymour B Grade Forfeit v Pyalong B Grade. Chittick Park (East) Yea Tigers B Grade 9/110 v Eastern Hill B Grade 2 7/222. At Kings Park Reserve (Seymour) Puckapunyal B Grade 0/64 v Avenel Senior Men 10/62. At Puckapunyal Cricket Ground Eastern Hill B Grade 1: Bye.

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Council Briefs KLW proposal

■ A liquor licence application has been lodged for a cafe-restaurant at the Kinglake West centre which includes the Shell service station and bakery.

The premises is listed as having a maximum of 60 patrons. A licence is sought, allowing liquor consumption until 11pm.

“The site is not in a “designated area” declared by the Director of Liquor Licensing under Section 147 of the Liquor Control Reform Act to be an entertainment precinct where significant alcohol-related violence or anti-social behaviour occurs,” notes the submission.

“Similarly, there appear to be no recent online media articles suggesting that there is a significant alcohol-related anti-social behaviour problem in Kinglake West.”

Up to 80 people

■ A planning application has been lodged with Murrindindi Shire Council for use of land at 13 Rattray St, Yea, as a “place of assembly (function and community events for up to 80 persons, limited number of times per year”.

The application seeks to change the building use classification fro, two ground-floor rooms from Residential to Place of Assembly.

The site comprises four buildings: the Yea Butter Factory, shed 1, shed 2, and a nonfunctioning toilet block.

“The Yea Butter Factory is currently used as a residential premise (first floor and above).

The ground floor is occasionally used as a free space for community use, for example, Landcare meetings, meditation classes, dancing, etc.,” the paperwork says.

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Local Politics

Local bus needed: MP

■ Evelyn MLA Bridget Vallence told State Parliament this month that residents in Mount Evelyn and Wandin were asking: ‘When will there be a bus service added to Clegg Rd to ensure residents are able to get to and from school, work and medical appointments safely and in a timely manner.

“Hundreds of residents, from young primary school students to elderly residents, have no easy access to public transport and are forced to walk up to an hour to get a bus because the government continues to fail to provide any bus service along Clegg Rd between Mount Evelyn and Wandin North. Residents – including families, Evelyn Ridge retirement village, two primary schools, the community hub, sporting clubs and soon a new childcare centre – who need to rely on public transport want to know when a new bus route will be added along Clegg Rd from Mount Evelyn all the way through to Wandin North,” Ms Vallence said.

Black Saturday

■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish has told State Parliament about the anniversary of Black Saturday 2009: Fifteen years ago today the devastating Black Saturday fires took a large toll on Victoria, with 173 lives lost, along with huge property losses.”

● Bridget Vallence, Evelyn MLA

Eildon Opera praised

VCAT decision

■ A planning decision by Nillumbik Council haws been affirmed by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Dering Street Investments Pty Ltd applied to the Tribunal about a 1-lot subdivision on a site at 37 Dering St, Diamond Creek, which had historical mining links and abnormally high levels of arsenic.

VCAT Senior Member Philip Martin ordered last week (Mon., Feb. 12) that the proposal be refused, and to affirm Nillumbik Council’s decision to refuse permission.

Set aside

■ A decision of Mansfield Council regarding a planning permit at 160 Campagnolos Road, Mansfield, has been set aside by Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribuanl Member Tracy Watson.

Ms Suganya Pathan, barrister, for the applicants Elizabeth Greco, Le Chable Pty Ltd and Others, called witnesses: Henry Turnbull, traffic engineer; Eduardo Greco; and Robert Manallack.

The proposal was to reduce the width of an existing carriageway easement.

Two petitions

■ Two petitions were presented to this month’s meeting of Yarra Ranges Shire Council: The first peition,with 88 signatures, requested that the Council take immediate action regarding the inadequate budget allocation for drainage systems, and the management thereof, resulting in recurrent flooding in and around Chapel St and Clarke St , Lilydale.

The second petition, with 15 signatures, requested that Yarra Ranges Council immediately invest, fund and upgrade and replace the current ageing, poorly maintained and insufficient easement, pits, drains, local roads, stormwater and drainage infrastructure in Bristol Cresent, Valencia Road, Opal Court, Carmen Court, Hereford Road, Akarana Road and surrounding streets, and the urgently maintenance and upgrade of the easement pipes from Mt Evelyn to Lilydale Lake roundabout. ● Free subscriptions to the weekly Digital Editions can be organised at: www.FreePaper.com.u

● Cindy McLeish, Eildon MLA

■ Local MLA Cindy McLeish has spoken in State Parliament of Opera at Eildon Pondage. “ On a perfect night in January I took great delight in attending the opera, not your ordinary opera but one outdoors and set within a spectacular natural landscape and sung under a clear night sky full of stars both on the stage and overhead.

“Opera at the Eildon Pondage featured internationally renowned and almost local opera singer Breanna Stillman.

“Congratulations to Karine Haslam, Marisa Hodge, Sandi McLear, Sue Aitken, Annette Van Der Hoek, Chloe Lewis, Katie Lansell and Sophie Cohen, the Eildon Lions Club and a host of community volunteers,” Ms McLeish told the Legislative Assembly.

Our horror highways ■ State Parliament has been told about local highways, particularly in the Murrindindi and Mansfield municipalities.

“I can drive throughout my electorate and on nearly every VicRoads-managed road there are issues,” said Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish.

“The cash-strapped councils, in particular the Murrindindi and Mansfield councils, do not have a strong revenue base.

“They do not have the ability to raise lots of money like in the city, and they have enormous networks of roads and bridges – enormous – when you see the number of kilometres that they are responsible for.

“With their limited budget, they actually know how important roads are and they do the work in the main that is required.

“I am constantly having to write to the government about their failures in roads. If you go from Yering to Yarra Glen – starting in the member for Evelyn’s patch – where we have got some dangerous corners, there are accidents all the time at one particular corner.

“If you look at that piece of road, it is dreadful. The surface is so uneven because potholes are continually having to be repaired. Then you drive from Yarra Glen to Yea on the Melba High-

way, and particularly from Castella to Yea the patch works are dreadful. There is work that has been done. I understand that the minister visited Yea the other day, but I did hear on the grapevine that she did not go up the Melba Highway. I have been calling for her for a very long time to drive the Melba Highway.

“I understand that she did not take that route, but I would love to be corrected, because I really hope that she did see it.

“As you head towards Molesworth and Cathkin you see the surface failures there, and at Maindample on the way to Mansfield as you go from the Melba Highway to the Goulburn Valley Highway to the Maroondah Highway through to Mansfield.

“All of these areas are very heavily patronised. We have trucks. It is a major freight route, that route between Melbourne and the Hume Freeway via Benalla.

“That has not had the investment. The Black Spur is looking a little bit better because it is well known as a windy, dangerous road, but then we have down in the Yarra Ranges Don Road, the area between the Warburton Highway at the pub at Launching Place through to the township of Don Valley.”

Viewpoints Australian Dream

■ Lauren Kathage, Yan Yean MLA, told State Parliament this month: “There is something very exciting about going through a display home. I have a lot of them in my electorate, and I have been through many over the years,” Ms Kathage said.

“There is something about looking to the future, imagining for yourself the type of lights you would choose and maybe the type of patio that you would have, and your mind begins to wander as you dream this vision for yourself, the excitement of it.

“There are lots of display homes in my area because there are lots of new homes in my area, and the display homes help you turn this vision of a house into a home.

“It is when all your hard work pays off – because we are talking today about deposits.

But really it is a lot more than a deposit. It represents time spent away from your family working extra shifts.

“It might be no piano lessons for your daughter as you seek to bring the money together or maybe not flying home to visit your family for Christmas or for other holy festivals.

“That sacrifice that goes into making a deposit must be honoured and it must be respected, especially because with the cost of living as it is now it is even harder to pull together a deposit.

“But it is not just in these recent years of higher inflation and harder cost of living. In the 1950s the value of a home was 3½ times the average income. Now it is 7.4 times, so people are having to pay a lot more for homes already.

“And then over the last 23 years – so since the turn of the century – the value of houses has increased by 6.6 per cent compound annual growth, whereas for wages there has only been 3 per cent growth per year over that same period.

“So the cost of housing is really getting away from people and away from us compared to what our incomes are. It is the biggest expense in people’s lives.

“Considering how hard it is to get that money together, considering how precious the dream of creating a home is, it is terrible when that dream is ripped away, especially if it is done in a way that is unscrupulous or on purpose.

“How sad that somebody could take that away from a family. As we heard from the member for Morwell and the member for Barwon South, the vast majority of builders do not fall into this category, so this legislation is aimed at those who would seek to take part in that sort of behaviour and at people who under strict liability fail to follow the act as they should.

“What this bill does to assist in that is introduce an offence relating to the taking of deposit moneys. We heard previously from the member for Morwell. He was concerned that this is a bit tokenistic because these builders are in liquidation anyway.

“I am really happy to reassure the member for Morwell that individuals are liable under this act. It is not just the idea of the company but directors as well as individual building practitioners who will be held directly liable for contravention under these offences.

“It has been an offence under the Building Act 1993 for a builder to carry out actual building work without holding the required insurance.

“What this does now is make sure that as soon as the funds change hands, as soon as the deposit is paid, there is an offence if insurance is not taken out.

“The bill strengthens the Victorian Building Authority’s powers and abilities to monitor and address any instances where this has not occurred.

“We have got a lot of work ahead of us, because there are a lot of houses that need to be built. I want to go back in time a little bit for why we are doing that.

“The years I was finishing high school and starting university, 1999 and 2000, were when we saw an action of government – the federal coalition government took decisions at that time, at the turn of the century, that turbocharged demand for housing. They absolutely cooked it,” Ms Kathage told the Legislative Assembly.

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Local News D’brook invasion

■ Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad have charged a man ollowing an aggravated home invasion in Donnybrook last month.

A 23-year-old Collingwood man was arrested last Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 14) at Barkly Square in Brunswick.

He has since been charged with aggravated home invasion, aggravated burglary, assault with weapon, reckless conduct endangering life, possess methylamphetamine, possess drug of dependence, handle stolen goods and drive whilst disqualified. He was to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.

The charges follow an incident where a number of men gained access to a property on Middlemount St about 4.20am on January 7.

Police have been told a man and a woman were home at the time.

It is believed an altercation between the group of men and the couple ensued, leading to shots being fired.

A short time later, officers were called to the address for reports of an injured man outside the property.

Emergency services performed CPR on the man, however he died at the scene.

Police believe the deceased man is one of the armed offenders who attended the property. His death is being investigated by the Homicide Squad.

It is believed one of the residents home at the time, a 27-year-old Donnybrook woman, fled to an address in Doreen, before being taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The other resident, a 28-year-old man, was not physically injured the during incident.

Police believe the incident was targeted and the Homicide Squad investigation remains ongoing.

FReeZA event

■ The City of Whittlesea FReeZA Crew is announcing a line-up of young, talented performers set to take the stage at the Westfield Plenty Valley outdoor dining precinct event on Friday, March 1. Benny Gregs will be Master of Ceremonies 6pm: Hansikaa Sharma 6.20pm: Sandy Tran 6.35pm: Kleo Caplan 6.50pm: Molly Rose 7.10pm: Lyla Digrazia 7.30pm: Tom Ogutu This event is part of the City of Whittlesea's FReeZA program, a State Government initiative that offers young people the chance to lead the planning and staging of music and cultural events.

This event is alcohol, drug, smoke, and vape-free.

FoI requests

■ Whittlesea Council has received a number of Freedom of Information requests, according to a report this week to Administrators.

Applications included: ■ Six requests for claims, inspection and maintenance records in relation to incident or injury ■ Two requests for details of complaints made against the applicant’s properties ■ Two requests for financial records ■ One request for all documents relating to a property ■ One request for unresolved Snap, Send, Solve enquiries ■ One privacy complaint was received during the quarter, however, upon investigation it was determined that no breach had occurred.

No meetings

■ Nillumbik Shire Council has not had any meetings in 2024. There were no Council or Committee meetings in January, and no Committee meetings in February.

First Council meeting for the calendar year is due to be held on Tuesday, February 27.

Other meeting dates are March 26, April 30, May 28, June 25, July 30 and August 27.

Because of the elections, no meetings are scheduled for September-October.

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■ The State Government is supporting the next generation of songwriters to achieve their wildest dreams, with new funding to give students a taste of the craft in high schools.

Colin Brooks, Minister for Creative Industries, this weekannounced a boost to the Government’s songwriting in schools program, SongMakers byAPRAAMCOS. More than 1400 students across 60 high schools in Victoria are set to learn songwriting in the classroom and connect with the music industry, helping young songwriters to get the skills they need for the job they want.

The SongMakers program also covers valuable tips for working in the music industry, music production, creative songwriting techniques and intellectual property.

Local artists and experts from within the music industry will visit schools in person to teach Victorian students the art and help them tap into their own musical talents.

In-person workshops will be available for students in Years 10 to 12 in partnership with Virtual School Victoria and regional students will be offered the chance to participate in a songwriting school holiday program.

A pilot program, tailored to schools offering flexible learning, will ensure all students get the opportunity to try the craft.

● Colin Brooks, State Minister

Standout songwriters will be given the chance to produce and perform their own original songs under the guidance of mentors and music industry organisations The Push and Music Victoria.

Fans from far and wide descended on Melbourne last week as the nation’s major events capital welcomed 14-time Grammy winning singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.

Swift started as a country music songwriter and this week performed in front of her largest ever crowds with over 85,000 fans for three consecutive nights at the MCG – cementing Victoria’s reputation for the best event calendar in the country.

SongMakers is open to all Victorian secondary schools – those wishing to participate can submit an Expression of Interest at songmakers.com.au “As the country’s creative state we are investing in the next generation of musical talent, giving students opportunities who otherwise might not get the chance – or to paraphrase Taylor, helping to uncover something more, searching for a sound we hadn’t heard before,” Mr Brooks said.

Steve Dimopoulos, Minister for Tourism, Sport, said: “Melbourne is Taylor-made to host major events like this, which provide a significant boost to our economy and capture the imagination all Victorians.”

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The Buzz Vale Harold Mitchell

STOP PRESS

● Rocky Horror Show, starring Jason Donovan, has returned for a season at the Athenaeum.

SAD DEATH OF FRANK HOWSON Under The Clocks Simon to star in Wicked

● Harold Mitchell ■ Melbourne advertising man and philanthropist Harold Mitchell has died, aged 81.

"He was a wonderful man who helped so many. He will be sadly missed," said a message at the Harold Mitchell Foundation website.

Mr Mitchell was recuperating from knee replacement surgery when he died.

He founded Mitchell and Partners in Melbourne in 1976 and grew it into Australia's largest media-buying agency before selling to British company Aegis in 2010.

Mr Mitchell was made a companion of the Order of Australia for his leadership and philanthropy in the arts, health, education and humanitarian support for TimorLeste and Indigenous communities that same year.

Harold Mitchell was born in Trafalgar, one of four children. His father was a sawmiller who had to go wherever the work was. His mother left the marriage when he was 15.

By the time Harold was 16, the single-parent family was living in Stawell. He left school early and worked in the local sawmill for some months and then went to work for an advertising agency in Melbourne, a city he had only ever visited once. He studied part-time at RMIT. He was the chairman or board member of various organisations including the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, the New York Philharmonic, the National Gallery of Australia, the Museum Board of Victoria, and Opera Australia.

● Melbourne creative Frank Howson ■ Writer-director-performer-artist the 1987 Asian Popular Song contest Frank Howson died on Saturday night performed by Kate Ceberano to an (Feb. 10) after a battle with inoper- estimated TV audience of 500 milable bowel cancer. He was aged 72. lion.

Frank Howson began his career The St Kilda-born creative Howson started in show business when he was as stage actor, singer and dancer, and appeared in 21 major productions (inseven.

After leaving school, Christian cluding the Australian production of Brothers College, St. Kilda (1963– Oliver!) before turning 21. He ap1967), his first job was with pearing in the original Australian proMelbourne radio station 3UZ as of- duction of Jesus Christ Superstar.

He directed Flynn (1996) on the fice boy.

Eventually promoted to panel op- early life of Errol Flynn and Hunting erator, he worked on John (1991). Howson, with Peter Boyle, McMahon's popular weekly show helped establish Boulevard Films which produced 13n films from BouRadio Auditions.

Whenever not enough acts showed levard of Broken Dreams (1988) to up, young Frank was summoned to Flynn.

Howson's film Remembering Nigel perform under made up names.

During this period Howson was tied with Penny by John King for nicknamed 'Magical Frank' when MUFF's 2006 Best Short Film award.

Frank was ghost writer for asked to perform on a pilot for a TV talent show by 3UZ's Jimmy Hannan. Rhonda Burchmore’s biography. He His first single ‘Seventeen Ain't was instrumental in the writing of Young’was a Top 40 hit in Melbourne. Dream Lover, the story of Bobby Howson and Allan Zavod wrote Darin.

Frank will be sadly missed.

Time Can't Keep Us Apart which won

Kaazh debuts in Brighton

Melbourne Moments To tour

To Nova

■ Soon after being ‘let go’ from their KIIS radio program, to make way for Sydney pair Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O, Lauren Phillips and Jase Hawkins have been picked up to host the breakfast radio program on rival station, Nova. ““I’m rapt to have a job again,” joked Hawkins in a press interview. ave a job again,” joked Hawkins.

“I’m even more over the moon that we get to join Nova.

“My whole career, I have always wanted to be a part of this network, it’s the perfect fit for Loz and I.”

● Lauren Phillips and Jase Hawkins

● Simon Burke as The Wizard ■ Fresh from his successes in Moulin Rouge, Simon Burke has been signed to star in Wicked, which officially opens at Mebourne’s Regent Theatre on Thursday, March 7.

After nearly three years playing Harold Zidler, the owner and host of the Moulin Rouge cabaret club, Simon is moving to the Emerald City.

The show returns to its original Australian home at the Regent from March 2.

Simon Burke has appeared in over 130 stage productions in Australia, the UK and North America. In London he starred as Captain von Trapp in The Sound of Music, Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera, Carl-Magnus in A Little Night Music opposite Dame Judi Dench and Georges in La Cage Aux Folles opposite John Barrowman.

His Australian musical theatre highlights include Mr Banks in Mary Poppins, Marius in the original Australian cast of Les Misérables, Billy in Anything Goes and most recently Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge.

At age 13, he made his acting debut in the 1976 classic feature film The Devil’s Playground, winning the Australian Film Institute Best Actor award, and has since appeared in countless films and television shows, including a long running stint on Play School.

■ Elmo and favourite Sesame Street favourites are now heading to Preston, South Morang and Narre Warren before heading to regional Victoria and South Australia with their theatre show, Elmo’s Circus Dream.

Publicist Larissa Anderson says: “Elmo's Circus Dream is more than just a show – it's an immersive experience that ignites the imaginations of children, encourages self-expression and teaches valuable life lessons in a fun and engaging way.

“Get ready to be dazzled as the magic of the circus unfolds before your eyes.”

■ Filmed in Melbourne, Kaazh is the latest film from Director Mohanraj VJ and provides an insight into the challenges faced by migrants.

The film portrays the dreams and struggles of a Tamil couple (Yugendran Vasudevan, Mimi Leonard), and the adjustment issues faced by an international student (Siddarth Anbarasu) as they forge their lives in Australia.

Hardworking and desperate to succeed, they each grind away at their jobs, striving to achieve their own version of the Australian Dream.

The cast is led by Tamil actor and playback singer Yugendran Vasudevan and Kamal Krishna (Sergeant Sanjay from the recent series Shantaram).

Melbourne actors Mark Robert Walters (John Sparks in Night Shift), Mimi Leonard, Siddarth Anbarasu, Anthony Fogas and Ashwin Viswanathan round out the rest of the cast.

Kaazh’s official Australian premiere will be held at the Palace Dendy Brighton on Saturday, February 24. The Indian premiere took place on January 5 in Chennai. A general theatrical release throughout Australia is expected in April.

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Melbournewide DANDENONG

Visa backlogs

■ Bruce MP Julian Hill has welcomed a clearing of a backlog in citizenships, partner visas and humanitarian visas in the past 12 months.

He said the Government was “committed to cleaning up (former Home Affairs Minister) Peter Dutton’s shocking mess”, including 500-plus new staff to clear the visa backlogs.

“After a decade of Liberal decay and dysfunction, Peter Dutton left behind a complete mess, with over one million visa and citizenship applications backlogged in his black hole of a department.

- Dandenong Star Journal

50-YEAR ANNIVERSARY FOR WELSH MALE CHOIR

Roaming cats

■ While Moorabool Shire councillors adopted a cat curfew almost three years ago, there are concerns about the number of felines still spotted outside late at night.

Since July 1, 2021, cats in Moorabool have been required to be kept on the owner’s property between 6pm and 7am, or 8.30pm to 7am during daylight saving.

The policy is backed by the RSPCA, with data showing keeping cats inside improves their health and longevity and neighbourhood relations.

- Moorabool News

BEACONSFIELD

Teacher in Court

■ A former Beaconsfield teacher facing charges related to child sexual abuse appeared in court with the matter being considered for a higher court hearing.

The accused fronted the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, February 8.

The prosecution submitted the matter to a filing hearing for the matter to be ‘uplifted’ due to the seriousness of the matter.

The court heard that nine complainants make up the charges, the prosecution made note that some family of the complainants were in the courtroom that day.

It was agreed that due to the ‘complexity of this brief’ and the ‘nature of the charges’ merited the matter to be adjourned until a filing hearing.

Magistrate Nunzio La Rosa agreed with the submission and the matter was adjourned for a filing hearing at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Friday, February 16.

- Pakenham Gazette

LILYDALE

Fire at car park

■ Lilydale CFA responded on Thursday, February 15, to a parked car fire that was “reportedly smouldering in the Bunnings carpark”.

At around 5.30pm, crews were called to the location, where the fire had been extinguished by the owner of the vehicle and an off-duty member who happened to be in the store at the time.

“Initial assessment of the scene indicated that the likely cause was a portable phone battery charger that was on the front passenger seat,” Lilydale CFA said.

- Lilydale Star Mail

Man, 82, dies

■ Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Flowerdale last Friday night (Feb. 16).

It is believed a male driver was travelling along Whittlesea-Yea Rd when he left the roadway and crashed into a tree about 6pm.

The 82-year-old driver and sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. Exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.

- Victoria Police

50,000 reasons

■ More than $50,000 has been loaded onto Orbost Chamber of Commerce Gift Cards in the 15 months since they began.

"In a small community like ours, we rely on local businesses much heavier than other larger centres and these gift cards are a great way to make a tangible difference to our area in keeping the money local for longer," Orbost and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry President, Samantha Reynolds, said.

- Snowy Rover Mail

No consultation

MOORABOOL

FLOWERDALE

ORBOST

MORNINGTON PENINSULA ■ Mornington Peninsula Shire has a track record of failing to consult ratepayers about important decisions. First, it came for older people who use aged care services. Then it came for the beloved wildlife sanctuary at The Briars.

In 2022, councillors voted to outsource aged care services to corporate providers, a decision presented to the local community as a fait accompli. Thousands of vulnerable older people were left without home care – some for several months.

A choice? What sort of choice is it to leave some of our most vulnerable residents without care? As for a competitive market? The private providers were not able to provide care.

- Sarah Russell, Mornington News

Across Victoria

WARRNAMBOOL

No more RATS

● From left: Bob Meyer, Geoff Selby and Len Gregory.

■ The Australian Welsh Male Choir will celebrate its 50th Anniversary on Saint Davids Day (Fri., Mar. 1).

The Choir has been based on the Mornington Peninsula Melbourne for the past half-century.

During that time the choir have travelled extensively overseas, to the UK seven times, including performances at the Royal Albert Hall in London, to New Zealand, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

This year the choir isstaying at home and will celebrate its birthday in style with a 50th birthday concert at the BUCHAN Police confirming that the store Frankston Arts Centre, joined has sold vapes and tobacco to by special guest artists directly minors, some who have atfrom Wales. tended the store in their school Choir President Ian Mackie uniforms. said: “2024 is going to be an- ■ A huge crowd of enthusiSgt Aaron Diwell of other wonderful year for our astic racegoers descended on Mansfield Police said the exchoir. Our 50th birthday concert picturesque Canni Creek for ecution of the warrant is part of is going to be a sellout perfor- the running of the annual the ongoing battle against the mance and we are all looking Buchan and Gelantipy Rac- importation of illegal tobacco. forward to meeting our audi- ing Club picnic races, high“This includes loose toence after the performance in lighted by 137th running of the bacco and also packets of cigathe Arts Centre bar for a tradi- historic Buchan Cup. rettes from overseas that have tional Welsh afterglow.

People travelled from been imported into Australia “I am excited about our Melbourne and all over without the duty and excise beoutback tour. We have char- Gippsland for the day with sev- ing paid,” he said. tered two buses and expect eral former locals making the - Mansfield Courier many followers in caravans and pilgrimage back from interstate motor homes. It’s an opportu- to partake in the fun and fes- BALLARAT nity to take our famous ‘Sing- tive atmosphere of what is fast ing in the Pub’ events which becoming East Gippsland’s originated in Mornington to ev- number one race day. ery town and city we visit. It’s Buchan and Gelantipy going to be a birthday none of Racing Club secretary, Ian ■ Ballarat Crime Investigaus will never forget.”

Dunkley, was delighted with tion Unit detectives with the Ian has an invitation to pro- the day, with the second high- assistance of the Homicide spective choristers. “Come and est crowd ever in attendance. Squad are investigating the cirtalk to us after the show about - Bairnsdale Advertiser cumstances surrounding the joining our choir, give us a call death of two people in or just come along and listen to MANSFIELD Sebastopol. one of our rehearsals under the Police were called to a propdirection of Tom Buchanan. erty on Morgan St about 9pm “With some dedicated reafter reports two bodies had hearsing there is an opportunity been located. to join us on the Outback Tour ■ Police executed a search A 55-year-old Ballarat man in September. It will be a sing- warrant at the TSG Tobacco and a 42-year-old Sebastopol ing journey of a life time.”

Station on Chenery St, woman were located deceased On the outback tour the Aus- Mansfield. at the address. tralian Welsh will be visiting Police said quantities of Exact circumstances surmany towns and city’s includ- loose tobacco and imported rounding the incident is yet to ing Ballarat, Dimboola, cigarettes from China and the be determined at this stage, Adelaide, Port Augusta, UK were seized and a consid- however detectives are not Coober Pedy, Broken Hill, erable sum of cash was located looking for anyone else in conCanberra and Sydney. The at the premises. nection with the matter. choir will visit Uluru where they The search followed inforPolice also believe the parwill sing at the renowned Desert mation from the public and ties involved were known to Song Festival.

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Spectacular race day

Deaths at Sebastopol

Police raid shop

■ Following an announcement by the State Government, the program to distribute the free COVID-19 tests, via Warrnambool City Council facilities, will end this month.

Tests were available at the Civic Centre and the Archie Graham Centre while supplies lasted. Residents were welcome to collect two free boxes per adult per household.

Warrnambool mayor Cr Ben Blain said the distribution program had been a successful partnership.

- Warrnambool Weekly

MORWELL

Hydrogen future

■ Hydrogen and the potential of Gippsland and its industries to play a role in the hydrogen technologies seen as crucial for the energy transition are set for a higher profile in the region, with Federation University in Churchill the focal point.

An industry workshop at the university’s Gippsland campus late last year featured ‘big hitters’ such as Siemens and the CSIRO, from both Clayton and online from Canberra.

Niche players taking part included SunGreen2, a Singaporean start-up specialising in hydrogen production through electrolysis; Foton Mobility; and Australian Carbon Innovation.

- Latrobe Valley Express

COROWA

Crashed into tree

■ A man has died at the scene of a singlevehicle crash at Collendina between Mulwala and Corowa.

About 11.15am on Saturday, February 17, emergency services were called to Spring Drive about 15 kilometres west of Corowa, following reports of an incident.

Officers attached to Murray River Police District attended and located a vehicle that had left the roadway and crashed into a tree.

- Border Mail

BENDIGO

94-year chapter

■ The last pairs of shoes are walking out of an iconic Hargreaves Mall shoe store.

Colliers Shoes, located at the corner of Mitchell St and Hargreaves Mall, has announced it is closing down after 94 years in the same location.

Kristian Wenckowski, who has owned the shop with his wife for 24 years, said there had been a drop in the number of people coming through the doors.

"COVID was the start of things being a little bit tough and it's basically lack of traffic," he said. "We've tried a lot of different things and it's, just, now's the time basically."

- Bendigo Advertiser

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Entertainment Angel Monster

■ Presented by Phluxus2 Dance Collective, ClusterArts and Theatre Works,Angel Monster is a whirl of wild chaotic energy that confounds as much as it enlightens in its exploration of the female experience.

This piece of dance-theatre, choreographed by Nerida Matthaei, eschews a linear narrative, instead giving a series of impressionistic portrayals of how it is to be female.

Occasionally text is delivered via a voiceover but this is fragmentary at best, giving mere glimpses of a story. Overwhelmingly, the female experience is portrayed through sound and movement, with a range of sweeping dance moves broken up by hysterical twitches and jerks.

All of this is accompanied by strange guttural sounds from the performers, whoops and cries of pain/ecstasy, backed by an eclectic music soundtrack ranging from electronica to mixes of natural yet barely identifiable noises.

What engages most about Angel Monster are the five dancers - Jade Brider, Hsin-Ju Ely, Makira Horner, Nadia Milford and Asher Bowen-Saunders – whose passion and commitment are admirable.

They perform the piece with gusto and enthusiasm, displaying flexibility and suppleness in creating strange contortions of the body, along with strong vocal work.

There can be no doubt that the hour-long piece is extremely demanding of the performers and they all meet those demands in a commendable fashion.

Angel Monster is choreographed by Nerida Matthaei who is also credited as being Phluxus2 Dance Collective’s founder and artistic director.

Unfortunately it is in the choreography that the work mostly disappoints. While several scenes are clear in their intent and are moving, too many are confused and cluttered and leave one bewildered and frustrated.

Perhaps this is the nature of the female experience, in which case Angel Monster succeeds. However, I do not think that that is the case; rather it feels like an underdeveloped, incomplete piece that, despite its good intentions, struggles to adequately express or capture the richness and diversity of the female experience.

Venue: Theatre Works, 14 Acland Street, St Kilda Dates and times: Until Feb 24 at 7.30pm Duration: 1 hour Tickets: $20-45 Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/ e/angel-monster-tickets774112209457?aff=oddtdtcreator - Review by Peter Murphy

Gaslight

■ The psychological thriller Gaslight can be seen at the Comedy Theatre from March 6 - 24.

Based on Patrick Hamilton's 1938 play, this adaptation by Johnna Wright and Patty Jamieson premiered in 2022 at the Shaw Festival.

Described as a 'gripping, reimagined thriller of daring and doubt. Will the 'gaslighting' have its intended dire effect, or will our heroine find the strength to save herself?'

Bella Manningham is young, trusting and fragile. She thinks she's losing her mind. In the evenings she hears strange noises - the sitting room gas lamps dim for no apparent reason. Is Bella's loving relationship with her partner Jack all that it seems.

The show stars Geraldine Hakewill, Toby Schmitz, Kate Fitzpatrick and Courtney Cavallero.

Performance Season: March 6-24 Venue: The Comedy Theatre, Exhibition St., Melbourne Duration: 2 hrs. 15 mins. (Incl. interval) Bookings: Ticketek or in person at the Comedy Theatre Box Office, open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, located at 240 Exhibition St., Melbourne - Cheryl Threadgold ● Take a free subscription to our digital edition: www.FreePaper.com.au

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SOUND OF MUSIC ■ Theatrical presents the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music from March 2-16 at the National Theatre, Carlisle St, St Kilda.

Directed by Karen Shnider, with musical direction by Kent Ross and choreography by Suzie Pappas, The Sound of Music is based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp.

Set in Austria in 1938, the story follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household.

But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision.

Playing the coveted role of Maria is Tayla Dwyer. Tayla started singing at the age of seven in the National Children's Choir, after they visited Tayla's school to hear students sing the Australian National Anthem, offering a place to those who could sing in tune.

Tayla regards singing with this choir during her primary school years as 'an amazing foundation for theatre.'

Tayla was offered a music scholarship at St Margaret's School in Berwick after the principal saw her perform in her primary school musical. “I had some incredible teachers.”

In 2015, Tayla worked in Hong Kong, making her professional debut in Mickey and the Wondrous Book, and says she could not have asked for a more 'magical professional' debut.

“Living in Hong Kong opened my eyes to different cultures and experiences and I did a lot of growing up while working for the Big Mouse.

“As we were the opening cast for the show, we had the chance to work with a creative team that had worked on some of the biggest stages in the world, with a cast hand-selected from the US, UK, Australia and across Asia.”

Tayla also secured a spot in 'Team Delta's' Top 12 on The Voice in 2018, turning four chairs, finding the experience positive, with artists well supported.

Tayla has played a variety of lead roles in musicals, and worked as a Swing in Hi-5 performances, Tayla found this experience “exhilarating, scary and so, so wonderful. I learnt to think faster on my feet and be ready for anything”.

Tayla has enjoyed working on shows with Theatrical before. “When seeing they were auditioning for The Sound of Music I instantly thought of my late Nana's love for Julie Andrews and the 1965 film. She would often say how she could see me playing Maria one day. I can't believe that day has come, and know she'll be sitting in the front row every single night, singing with me.”

Grateful to her husband Mat for his unwavering love and support, Tayla dedicates her performance to her daughter Florence and late grandmother Marjorie Ford. “They are the lifeblood of everything I do.”

Once The Sound of Music finishes, Tayla plans to focus on her family for a while and give hubby Mat a turn to hit the stage. “We take it in turns as we've both got that creative fire in us.”

Performance Season: March 2 - 16 Venue: National Theatre, Carlisle St., St Kilda Bookings: theatrical.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Gravity Dolls

■ Physical theatre company Gravity Dolls will debut with Darebin Arts Speakeasy to perform Future Proof from March 14-16 at the Darebin Arts Centre.

Gravity Dolls make genre-defying theatre, combining acrobatics and aerial skills with new writing, and Future Proof delves into a dreamscape reflecting our contemporary world at a crucial juncture.

Using a revolving platform at Darebin Arts Centre, the performance explores themes of systemic challenges, tectonic shifts, and a planet grappling for survival, all while portraying the ordinary struggles of individuals just trying to navigate their daily lives.

What’s On Shows

■ Essendon Theatre Company: A Tomb with a View (by Norman Robbins) March 14 – 23 at 9 Bradshaw St. (enter from Buckley St.), Essendon. Bookings: 0406448368 or Trybooking.com.au ■ CentreStage: The Music Man (by Merdith Willson) March 8 – March 23 at The Playhouse, 81 Ryrie St., Geelong. Bookings: geelongartscentre.org.au ■ Torquay Theatre Troupe: Sylvia (by A. R. Gurney) March 14 – 23 at Shoestring Playhouse @ The MAC, 77 Beach Rd., Torquay.

Director: Paul Friend. Bookings: Trybooking.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Rocky Horror Show

● Tayla Dwyer (Maria) in The Sound of Music at the National Theatre.

Written and directed by Harlow Carey and co-created by Tim Rutty and Harlow Carey, the show incorporates text that adds a poetic dimension to the production. It serves as an invocation of the realities we are waking up to and a call to action for the world we hope to see.

The show had an impressive run at the 2022 Melbourne Fringe Festival, and Darebin Arts Acting Head of Programming Mark Pritchard expresses anticipation for how Future Proof will resonate with the audience.

“The team are pushing the artform forward in the way they use a circus-trained ensemble to create big theatrical images, combined with stirring poetic text. This show really grapples with what it feels like to be alive right now, as geopolitical, environmental and cultural crises pull up and dislodge our sense of self. Future Proof is ambitious and enthralling, and it’s going to look brilliant on the Darebin Arts Centre stage.”

Performance Season: March 14-16 Times: Thurs .– Fri: 7.30pm, Sat. 1pm and 7.30pm Location: Darebin Arts Centre, 401 Bell Street, Preston Approximate running time: 70mins (no interval) Show warnings: loud music and sound, smoke and haze.

Price: $38 Full , $30 Conc. $33 Darebin Resident, $10 Blak Tix Family friendly Auslan-interpreted performance and postshow talk: Friday, March 15, 7.30pm - Cheryl Threadgold

Eat Your Heart Out

■ La Mama and The Shift Theatre present a new work by Angela Buckingham titled Eat Your Heart Out from March 6 - 17 at La Mama Courthouse, Carlton.

Eat Your Heart Out tells of two sisters who meet once a week, every week, for lunch. Their lives are all aout charm, charity and keeping up appearances.

While others struggle, they only have to navigate the menu ... until now.

Directed by Peter Houghton, the show features Carolyn Bock, Helen Hopkins and Clare Bartholomew.

It is described as a "darkly funny and feisty interrogation of existence with razor sharp observations about hypocrisy, personal green washing and middle class privilege".

Performance Season: March 6 - 17 Venue: La Mama Courthouse, Carlton Bookings: lamama.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold ● There is no advertising charge for private sellers to list their items www.AdvertiseFree.com.au

■ Celebrities, wannabees, others – oh my!

The audience shivered with anticipation (Sweet Transvestite) and The Rocky Horror Show did not disappoint.

In its 50th anniversary year, director Richard Luscombe’s interpretation feels freshly minted.

Written in 1973 by Richard O’Brien, Rocky is an ode to science fiction and BGrade movies. Frank N Furter, a transvestite alien from planet Transexual, Transylvania, causes havoc and disarray to feed his voracious appetites, until he is finally betrayed and destroyed by Magenta and her brother Riff Raff.

The castle is beamed back to Transexual in an impressive laser and smoke display, leaving only Brad, Janet and Professor Scott, dazed in the dust and rubble.

From cute, nerdy couple Brad (an excellent Blake Bowden) and Janet (a sweet Deirdre Khoo) to the lascivious Frank N Furter (Jason Donovan) and his motley minions, all characters were brilliantly portrayed.

Bowden’s Once in a While showcased his lovely voice and Stellar Perry sang well as both Usherette - topping and tailing the show with Science Fiction - and Magenta - a daunting dominatrix. Riff Raff, (Henry Rollo) was terrifically creepy, splendidly singing Over at the Frankenstein Place.

Joel Creasey was a smooth Narrator, stylishly batting away the odd hecklers. Donovan owned the role with a shimmying, laid-back sensuality. His Going Home, with a fine saxophone accompaniment, was tenderly executed.

Daniel Erbacher, as blond, muscular Rocky, Frank’s lab-made creation, sang The Sword of Damocles well.

Janet’s loyalty to Brad in declaring to Rocky: “I don’t like men with too many muscles” was delightful. Ellis Dolan, in great voice, played both doomed Eddie and his uncle, Professor Scott.

Darcey Eagle portrayed the adoring but fed-up Columbia perfectly, but her diction faltered in the upper registers. The Phantoms were effective.

Sets and costumes were spectacular and the sumptuous red curtain was drawn back to dramatic effect.

‘Dammit Janet!’ - The show was fabulous and the graphic but hilarious seduction scenes added to this reviewer’s education.

Dates: Until March 23 Venue: Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins St., Melbourne Bookings: www.athenaeumtheatre.com.au - Review by Juliet Charles

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Local Theatre Shows

■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre: Piece of Mind (by Emma Wood) Until February 24 at 39-41 Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Susan Rundle. Bookings: lilydaleatc.com 9735 1777 ■ Williamstown Little Theatre: Photograph 51 (by Anna Ziegler) February 7 – 24 at Williamstown Little Theatre, 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Natasha Boyd. Bookings: www.wlt.org.au/book-tickets ■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: Piece of Mind (by Emma Wood) February 8 – 24 at the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre, Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Susan Rundle.

Bookings: lilydaleatc.com ■ Playhouse Players Inc: 21st Year National Playwright – Three Finalist One Act Plays: Behold the AI, Guilty and Seminal Chaos: Performances and Awards February 15-17 at Doncaster Playhouse. Bookings/ Information www.trybooking.com/CMBZP or playhouseplayersinc@gmail.com ■ Brighton Theatre Company: Love Song (by John Kolvenbach) February 16 – March 2 at the Bayside Arts and Cultural Centre, Carpenter St., Brighton. Director: Gaetano Santo and Jeff Saliba. Bookings: brightontheatre.com.au ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Rumors (by Neil Simon) February 16 – March 2) at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Gayle Poor. Bookings: www.htc.org.au ■ Malvern Theatre Company: The Lifespan of a Fact (by Jeremy Karaken, David Murrell and Gordon Farrell) February 16 to March 2 at Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Deborah Fabbro.

Bookings: malverntheatre.com.au ■ Eltham Little Theatre: Yes, Prime Minister (by Antony Jay and Jonathon Lynn) February 16 – March 2 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Samuel Chappel. Bookings: elthamlittletheatre.org.au ■ Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria (GSOV): Lilac Time (by Franz Schubert) February 17 to March 3 at The Knowe, Sassafras. Bookings: gsov.org.au ■ The 1812 Theatre: Mother and Son (original script by Geoffrey Atherden) February 22 – March 16 at The Lowe Auditorium, Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Pip Le Blonde. Bookings: 1812theatre.sales. ticketsearch.com ■ The Basin Theatre Group: Hatched, Matched and Dispatched (by Chris Hodson) February 22 – March 3 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Laell Raiteri. Bookings: www.thebasintheatre. org.au ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): Madagascar (by J.T. Rogers) February 22 – March 2 at Strathmore Community Theatre, 50 Loeman St., Strathmore.

Director: Luisa Romeo) Bookings: 0419591517.

■ PEP Productions: Eurovision Moldova (by Craig Christie) February 23 – March 1 at Doncaster Playhouse. Bookings: pepproductions.org.au ■ The Mount Players: Wild (by Mike Bartlett) February 23 – March 10 at The Mount View Theatre, 56 Smith St., Mt Macedon. Director: George Benca. Bookings: themountplayers.com ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: And Then There were None (by Agatha Christie) February 29 – March 8 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Travis Handcock. Bookings: 9556 4440 or kingstonarts.com.au/upcoming-events/allevents/mordialloc-theatre-company ■ Beaumaris Theatre: A Year With Frog and Toad (book and lyrics by Willie Reale, Music Robert Reale, Based on the Books by Arnold Lobel), March 1 – 16 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Leah Osburn.

Bookings: beaumaristheatre.com.au ■ Theatrical.: The Sound of Music, Previews - February 29, March 1. Performances - March 2 – March 10 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director: Karen Shnider; Musical Director: Kent Ross; Choreographer: Suzie Pappas.

Bookings: tickets.nationaltheatre.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold

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YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD

■ Beaumaris Theatre presents A Year with Frog and Toad from March 1-16 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd, Beaumaris.

Based on Arnold Lobel's books, with book and lyrics by Willie Reale and music by Robert Reale, AYear with Frog and Toad is directed by Leah Osburn with musical direction by Po Goh. This whimsical show with a jazzy, upbeat score, follows two great friends - the cheerful Frog and rather uptight Toad - through four fun seasons.

Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way.

The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special.

Part vaudeville, part make-believe, A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons.

While the cast features five adults, this show is for the whole family to enjoy an adventure across the four seasons with Frog, Toad and all their friends.

Performance Season: March 1 - 16 Venue: Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris Bookings: beaumaristheatre.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Back to Back Award

■ The Venice Biennale has announced Australia’s Back to Back Theatre, based in the Victorian regional centre of Geelong, as the 2024 recipients of The Golden Lion Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre.

The Venice Biennale is one of the most prestigious cultural festivals in the world, celebrating art and architecture and exploring themes of politics and contemporary cultural and social issues through performance, sculpture and installations.

Each year it awards its highest prize, the Golden Lion in the areas of film, theatre, dance and music, and biennially for art and architecture. 2023 recipients of the Golden Lion include Armando Punzo (theatre), Brian Eno (music) and the feature film Poor Things (film). directed

by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone.

Announcing the award, the Venice Biennale described Back to Back Theatre as ‘the pioneer of renewal in Australian theatre and one of the companies known around the world for making disability a tool of artistic enquiry.

Back to Back Theatre has captivated audiences around the world for the past 30 years with works that address social, political, and philosophical themes, challenging the construction of our imaginations and our perception of normalcy.’

Upon hearing the news, Back to Back Ensemble responded: “Wow, this a very prestigious prize and we weren’t expecting this news. We are amazed and excited at what the award represents as it can open up artistic freedoms and allow us to continue to do what we want to do. It is thrilling to win a Golden Lion and we are very honoured.”

Back to Back’s co-CEO's Artistic Director Bruce Gladwin and Executive Producer Tim Stitz responded: “On behalf of the wider staff team and Board at Back to Back, we are honoured to receive this news from La Biennale.

“It is thrilling and humbling in equal measure. This Golden Lion Award for Lifetime Achievement recognises the many collaborators who create, perform, realise and support our work; past and present. We look forward to bringing our work Food Court to Venice in June this year, which will be the first time the company has performed in Italy.”

The 2024 Biennale Teatro award ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 30, in the Sala delle Colonne, home of the Biennale, during the 52nd International Theater Festival.

Back to Back Theatre will premiere their new work, Multiple Bad Things in their home town of Geelong at the Geelong PerformingArts Centre from April 11-13, internationally at Theater Nationale Brussels from May 10-12 and at Melbourne’s Malthouse Theatre from May 29 to June 9.

- Cheryl Threadgold

● From left: Emma Blake (left), Damien Calvert, Roisin O'Neill, Dan Bellis and Kate Squires rehearse A Year with Frog and Toad.

Photo: Tim Tselepis

About Back to Back

■ Back to Back Theatre is driven by an ensemble of actors who identify as having an intellectual disability or as neurodivergent and is considered one of Australia’s most important cultural exporters.

From 2009 to 2023, the company has undertaken 86 national and 124 international seasons of its work.

This includes presentations and screenings at the world’s pre-eminent contemporary arts festivals and venues such as the Edinburgh International Festival, London’s V&A Museum and the Barbican, Vienna Festival, Holland Festival and Theater der Welt, the Kennedy Centre in Washington DC, the Public Theatre in New York, Festival Tokyo, West Kowloon Cultural District Authority in Hong Kong, and Buenos Aires International Festival.

Since 2009, the company has also delivered community and education workshops to over 34,000 participants, with a focus on artistic excellence and inclusive practice, and received 22 national and international awards. https://backtobacktheatre.com - Cheryl Threadgold

Yentl

■ Malthouse presents Kadimah Yiddish Theatre’s Yentl, from February 29 to March 17 at the Merlyn Theatre, Malthouse in Southbank.

Based on the original Yiddish short story by Isaac Bashevis Singer, this new stage adaptation is the first since the 1975 Broadway play and Barbra Streisand’s iconic 1983 musical film.

Yentl is the journey of a young woman who defies the Jewish orthodox tradition that forbids females from studying religious scripture.

When her father dies, Yentl emancipates herself by dressing in male guise, determined to live as a man to continue her studies.

Religion, gender, sexual politics, and traditional Yiddish culture collide as Yentl finds her truth through faith and love.

Directed by Gary Abrahams and co-written

by Gary Abrahams, Elise Hearst, and Kadimah Yiddish Theatre Artistic Co-Director Galit Klas, Yentl stars Amy Hack, Nicholas Jaquinot, Evelyn Krape and Genevieve Kingsford.

Performance Season: February 29 - March 17 Venue: Merlyn Theatre, The Malthouse, 113 Sturt St, Southbank Bookings: malthousetheatre.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

● Amy Hack in Yentl, opening February 29.

Photo: Mark Gambino

Observations Aust. Orchestra ■ Lovers of fine classical music will rejoice that the Australasian Orchestra is back in business and will be staging their first concert for 2024 on Sunday February 25 at the James Tatoulis Auditorium at MLC in Kew. As is usual for this ensemble, the musical menu is well planned and varied. Opening proceedings is the much-loved Pictures at an Exhibition, by Mussorgsky and orchestrated by Ravel. Then it’s time for an Australian musical interlude with Percy Grainger’s delightful Molly on the Shore. The concert concludes with Bruch’s Violin Concerto in E Minor, featuring soloist Louise Turnbull.

Conductor Robert Dora is delighted to be back at the helm after the Great Pandemic Hiatus and fulfils his commitment to always having one Australian work on the program.

It’s also a tribute to former AO president, Tony Walker, who died tragically during the orchestra’s hiatus.

“Tony was not only an authority on Percy Grainger, and an incredible support to AO during his seven-year tenure, but was constantly involved with several Melbourne arts groups, including the Grainger Museum, Drama Victoria, and as a music and drama educator for a cluster of specialist schools,” Robert explained.

“The concert will be dedicated to Tony, and I aim for us to do his memory justice, with an ebullient performance of Molly on the Shore!”

Violinist Louise Turnbull is studying at the Australian National Academy of Music and is a major up and coming young star, having won the St Silas prize for the most outstanding Frist Year Recital at ANAM in 2023.

The concert starts at 2pm on Sunday February 25 at MLC’s James Tatoulis Auditorium in Barkers Rd, Kew, and you can book tickets through trybooking.com/CNLMO. For more information on the Australasian Orchestra, visit australasianorchestra.com Julie Houghton

Auditions

■ Wyndham Theatre Company: 2024 WOMPA Short Play Festival ‘Waiting for a Friend’, February 24 from 3pm at the Crossroads Theatre, Duncans Rd and Synott St., Werribee.. Audition bookings: wyndhamtheatrecompany.org.au/new-contact-us ■ Essendon Community Theatre: The Skin of Our Teeth (by Thornton Wilder) February 24 from 2pm, February 25 from 6pm.

Private auditions; Callbacks March 1 from 7pm. All auditions at Bradshaw Street Community Hall, Bradshaw St., (off Buckley St.).

West Essendon. Director: Kadey Mackintosh.

Auditions by appointment only. Please apply to organise your audition time and for any further information including script and audition pages. Please bring completed audition form (see the ETC Website at www.essendontheatrecompany.com.au) along with a non-returnable photograph.

■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Veronica’s Room (by Ira Levin) February 25 at 2pm, February 26 at 7.30pm at Unit 8/417419 Warrigal Rd., Cheltenham. Director: Keith Hutton. More details from mordialloctheatre.com or call 0430 032 332.

■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): Happy Coupling (by Ross Gumbley) March 10 at 12pm and March 11 at 7pm at the Strathmore Community Theatre, 50 Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: David Collins. Audition Bookings/Information: divcollins@gmail.com or call 0422 362 745.

■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: Suite Surrender (by Michael McKeever) March 10 at 2.30pm and March 11 at 7.00pm, at 39-41 Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Bob Bramble.

Audition Enquiries: bobbramble2013@gmail.com ■ Malvern Theatre Company: Lovesong (by Abi Morgan) March 17, 20 at 7pm at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: George Werther.

Audition bookings: werther110@gmail.com or call 04?02 222 090.

- Cheryl Threadgold

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BAYSIDE U3A ON THE AIR ■ The Outside Broadcast team from community radio station 88.3 Southern FM were on hand to conduct interviews, play music, and report on the 2024 opening of Bayside University of the Third Age. The live broadcast was presented from the U3A headquarters in Beaumaris.

Bayside U3A has more than 1500 members and offers almost 150 varied courses. Students, volunteer tutors and staff at Bayside U3A look forward to another active, vibrant year.

88.3 Southern FM programs can be heard daily on www.southernfm. com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

For writers

■ Performance art writers and creatives are invited to contact Harry Paternoster to workshop and present new scripts and performance ideas in Bearing Your Arts, a monthly free meet-up/show for performance artists at Mornington Community House, 3/91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington (one of the buildings of the Mornington Community Hub).

The next Bearing Your Arts event is on Sunday, March 3 from 2pm-4pm at Mornington Community House.

In the meantime, Harry and his team would love to know of any ideas, scripts for submission, or interested performers.

“We'll be looking to increase the diversity of the short entertainments to include some comic sketches, dance, impro or anything else,” says Harry.

For further details, contact Harry Paternoster on 0401 072 527 or email harrytheox@hotmail.com - Cheryl Threadgold

Wharf Revue

■ The Wharf Revue: Pride In Prejudice, presented as part of the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, is an enjoyable evening’s entertainment which sees some ordinary writing rescued by wonderful ensemble performances.

The revue show format is a wellknown form of light entertainment consisting of short sketches, songs and dances which take a satirical look at topical issues of the day.

Primarily focused on federal politics, the show’s pace is relentless as topics range from the Albanese Government and US-Australia relations to the British royal family.

The trio of Jonathan Biggins, Drew Forsythe and Philip Scott are the show’s writers, with sketches following several different formats.

Riffing on such TV shows as Q&A, The Crown and Play School, as well as the musicals Company and South Pacific, the use of these easily recognisable cultural touchstones means that audiences are quickly in on the jokes.

● Presenters Leanne Cutler and Paul Goethel (left), Technical Director Bjorn, Program Manager/Presenter Colin Tyrus and Producer Pauline O'Brien, broadcast the 2024 opening of Bayside U3A. Photo: Cheryl Threadgold Unfortunately, with one or two exSubmissions of monologues close ceptions, the material tends to be on March 21. weak, cliched and predictable. The Further Details: www.beaumaris targets are too obvious and/or anach- theatre.com.au/monologue-festival ronistic while the wit employed lacks - Cheryl Threadgold the venom and sting of true quality satire.

Still, what makes for an entertaining evening is the strength and excel- ■ TarraWarra Museum of Art has announced three new exhibitions lence of the performers.

The quartet of Jonathan Biggins, open to the public concurrently from Mandy Bishop, Drew Forsythe and March 23 to July 14.

Featuring new work by David Whitney, with Michael Tyack playing instruments, give wonderful Melbourne-based contemporary artists PeterAtkins and Dana Harris, the performances.

All four actors display a range of exhibition SUPERsystems is preimpressive skills in mimicry, singing sented in conversation with The Inand comic timing and have a lovely dustrial Design of Clement Meadmore: The Harris/Atkins Colrapport with the audience.

This is in part no doubt due to the lection, a comprehensive survey of assured direction of Jonathan Biggins innovative modernist designs by the and Drew Forsythe, seasoned veter- acclaimed sculptor and designer Clement Meadmore. ans in this style of theatre.

Also on display is Systems and They extract the most from the script while mention must also be Structures, featuring a selection of made of Andrew Warboys' great work works by leading Australian artists as musical director, music being a drawn from the Museum’s collection.

TarraWarra Museum of Art Cucritical key component of the show’s rator Anthony Fitzpatrick said: success.

So, if you like revue-style theatre "These three new exhibitions provide then an evening in the company of an exciting opportunity to consider the talented Biggins, Bishop, new and recent works by leading conForsythe, Whitney and Tyack will be temporary artists in conversation with paintings, sculptures and designs by just your cup of tea.

Venue: Union Theatre, Level 2, significant figures of Australian modArts and Cultural Building, University ernism.

“TarraWarra Museum of Art is of Melbourne Parkville campus Dates and times: Until April 23 at fortunate to have worked closely with Dana Harris and PeterAtkins, not only 7.30pm Tues-Sun to premiere their most recent bodies Duration: 90 minutes of abstract work, but also to share their Tickets: $50-70 Bookings: https://micf.online. outstanding collection of modernist designs and sculptures by Clement red61.com.au/event/3936:9322/ - Review by Peter Murphy Meadmore.

Meadmore’s distinctive visual language was often informed by the modernist principles of the Bauhaus ■ Beaumaris Theatre is calling for and the De Stijl movement—a source submissions for their first-ever Mono- of inspiration shared by Harris and logue Festival from writers interested Atkins.

The third exhibition of predomiin having their monologues performed in a community theatre that celebrates nantly abstract painting and sculpture diversity and strives for excellence in by Australian artists from the Museum’s own collection, deepens all things theatrical.

Selected works will be featured in this sustained exploration.

- Isabel Wright the June Festival.

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Rourke’s Reviews Decision To Leave

■ (MA). 138 minutes. Now available on Blu-ray and selected digital platforms.

Director Park Chan-wook has built up an impressive career since bursting on to the international scene in 2000 with JSA: Joint Security Area, then subsequently cementing his place as a world-class film-maker with Sympathy For Mr Vengeance (2002) and especially Oldboy (2003), which should have won the Palme D’Or at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.

Park’s latest sees him in a refined, even restrained mode, but he continues to lead his characters down dark tunnels from which they may not be able to escape from.

Park Hae-il (of The Host fame) stars as Hae-jun, a Busan detective who is known for his meticulous work ethic.

Married to Jung-an (Lee Junghyun), Hae-jun focuses on the job 24/7, and his latest is the death of a prominent immigration officer who fell to his death while mountain climbing.

When the deceased man’s Chinese wife, Seo-Rae (Tang Wei) is interviewed, everyone except Haejun suspects her of murdering her husband, and as the dedicated detective surveils the woman, he begins to have deeper feelings for the person he should just be investigating.

Park and his regular co-writer, Jung Seo-kyoung (Thirst, The Handmaiden), set up a traditional noir plot before fracturing and twisting it into different directions, and it is a joy to see this gifted film-maker carefully guide us through an increasingly bleak journey, but one typically containing moments of dark humour.

Like Park’s previous films, the frame is filled with exquisitely detailed patterns, symbols and colour schemes.

As his 2012 English language debut, Stoker, was a homage to Hitchcock’s Shadow Of A Doubt (1943), Decision To Leave is a loving tribute to Vertigo (1958), and Park confidently combines the love he has for a bone fide classic with the story he wants to tell here.

As usual, Park surrounds himself with a first-rate crew, and everyone, from cinematographer Kim Ji-yong (A Bittersweet Life, The Age Of Shadows), editor Kim Sang-beom (The Man From Nowhere, Inside Men), production designer Ryu Seong-hie (Mother, Assassination) to composer Jo Yeong-wook (The Spy Gone North, The Man Standing Next), are at the top of their game.

The acting is equally fantastic.

Wei (Lust, Caution) gives a pow-

erhouse performance, while Park Hae-il perfectly encapsulates Haejun’s growingly illogical behaviour.

Decision To Leave is a masterful piece of cinema from a true cinematic master.

RATING - ****½

The Northman

■ (MA). 137 minutes. Now available on Blu-ray and selected digital platforms.

A bold, brutal combination of Hamlet and Conan The Barbarian (1982), this mesmerising creation from director Robert Eggers, takes the heroic revenge adventure and approaches it from a different perspective, making us look at the cruelties that proliferate underneath that simple framework.

Amleth (a committed Alexander Skarsgard) seeks revenge on the uncle (Claes Bang) who, when Amleth was young, killed his warrior king father (Ethan Hawke), and forcibly took his mother (Nicole Kidman, whose cosmetic surgery is unfortunately distracting) as his queen.

Gaining access to his uncle’s Icelandic estate by disguising himself as a slave, Amleth begins his plan to avenge his father, but is ill-prepared for the truth that he’ll have to face. Immersive and compelling, this is unmistakably the work of Eggars.

The potent, hypnotically filmed rituals are reminiscent of brilliant scenes from movies such as The Wailing, City Of Life And Death and Altered States.

Also providing strong turns are Anya Taylor-Joy and Willem Dafoe (there is even a brief appearance from Bjork).

Though the film can be seen as a pumped up adventure that features moments of graphic gore, Eggars has more on his mind, looking at the ritualistic masculinity that is passed from one generation to the next, and the destructive, traumatic effect it has on everyone and everything around them.

Also intriguing is the examination of relationships between men and women, and how nothing is black and white.

Gorgeously photographed and designed, this is a magnificent, if grim, experience.

With Eggers’ highly anticipated version of Nosferatu due out this year, now is the time to catch up with the director’s highly individualistic previous films, which also includes The Witch (2015) and The Lighthouse (2019).

RATING - **** - Aaron Rourke

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By Rob Foenander info@robfomusic.com.au

Daniel in Melb.

■ Irish singing superstar Daniel O’Donnell will perform in Melbourne later this month.

It is his first tour this decade and he’s promising a wonderful show full of Irish standards and classics from the popular music hit list.

February 29 at the Palais Theatre, and March 1 at Hamer Hall. Tickets on line at Ticketmaster.com.au and theticket merchant.com.au

Mordi Fest

■ A line up of Australia’s great performers will take to the stage at this years Mordi Fest to be held at the Peter Scullen Reserve, Mordialloc, on March 2 and 3.

Tim Rogers, The Vanns and Pierce Bros will headline the shows amongst other wellknown artists.

Young singing sensation Olivia G will get her big break joining in on this annual music event.

Songbook time

■ Birds Basement will play host to Laura Davidson and band as she relives the songs from the Carpenters song book of hits on Friday, April 19.

Celebrating 53 years since the Carpenters’ first release, Laura will recreate their magical sound performing classics such as ‘Close To You’, ‘Top Of The World’, ‘We've Only Just Begun’, ‘Superstar’ and so many more.

Tickets at Birds Basement.

- Rob Foenander

‘Queer Photo’ at Footscray centre ■ Footscray Community Arts is presentsing the largest array of works from the inaugural Queer PHOTO exhibitions, featuring three world premieres and two Australian premieres with artists from Australia, UK and USA. Presented by Midsumma and PHOTO 2024, in partnership with Creative Victoria’s Go West program, Queer PHOTO is a first of its kind collaboration – comprising artist commissions of large-scale outdoor artworks, gallery exhibitions and an interactive public program by local and international artists taking place across Melbourne’s west.

Queer PHOTO will transform iconic venues and the streets of the West into a gallery of accessible and highly visible visual artworks from LGBTQIA+ artists.

“Indigenous, Black identity and People of Colour have always been at the heart of queer activism and culture,” says Daniel Santangeli, Artistic Director of Footscray Community Arts.

“Queer Photo is an act of reenculturation – re-centering and celebrating visual artists who are continuing to shape LGBTQIA+ culture here and internationally.”

Exquisite Corpse by internationally acclaimed Salote Tawale (world premiere) is an official exhibition of PHOTO 2024 and Queer PHOTO on display in the Roslyn Smorgon Gallery, as well as activated outdoors at Footscray Com-

Crossword Solution No 32 S M A N A G E R I A L C A L L S I N R E G U L A T I O N C S P A R O R D L I E A I O L E A L N O V A L O H E A D A C H E A L W G E A D E C L I N E D R T Y H V N M E L A N C H O L I C G I S U A V O I D M I L I T I A W R T E E N A G E L I F E I S A T A N M A R E S T A W A K E N E D I N T E R N E T B E U L A Y O F F R R A B A T S B R O N T E E E U R O M P E D T P Y R A M I D S R E S P R A Y S O M Y O P I C A I O E T U Y S T E A D Y B L R U T A T O S S M I S U S A G E S I U E S O L O I S T S K N O T I M E N N A S P R E A D I N G O C Y E A E O I N I C K E L S A S E T U N C L E A R M I S E R O W N E R N A G S O L N E C A T A R R H L R A A Y S A S T F C A T E P E E N U N C L E X N A S C L A V E N D E R I M I R A G E S E M E E K N E S S T T H R O W N A Y E A Y E G E A R N E D I A S I A N F R E S C U E R M U N D E R P A S S U E P I S T L E F F U S E D E S L I P U P E A I U N D O N E E E M I R S L N P T P F A M E D N E N B I B L O C H A I R S T Y L I S T S S I D E S T R E E T S L A C K L Y R E S L I R E P T E R T W P E C A N O D M E A N T E A S T R O N O M E R S O R E A R S H I B D W A R F O L W M A R O M A D A L I V E O B E S E M R L E A V E S T A N T A L I S I N G P T I D A L E V E L E C T M C O L R T E E I L M O V I E D O D O M A D O N N A L I L Y C U N W A R R A N T E D B E L L N M R C A O D O U R P I G S L A G R E E C P H O T O S B N S O R D E A L D M E D I C W D E L O U S E E E A S Y C H A I R E B Y L I N E S T C I V I L M M O D E S T L S T A R V E S I S L E S N E S C A P I S M X R E B U I L T L A L C A P O N E R D S N N I D A H O D A V A I L A E S A M E T A C M T L C A M E R O N R I M N E P T O I D O L S H E A D S E T I A U B M A D N E S S M I L E R U H O E T V S T I C K S O U T T O E A U A C S N I C E A S B E S T O S Y A T L M O U R N E R S U T A H H R U I K M F R A I L A N E X I I E O M O I N E S S P E E K A B O O E A G L E E Y E P S A U T E S E E R M I S S U S X R O A S T M D A F T E R G U T R E S T R A I N R M I L A N T E X A S S D O G O O D E R S I T E R E P R O V E G S I N H E R I T L E N A G M G S P N E C E S S I T A T E M T V D W H P R E S S U R E T U A D C S A B D I C A T E R S T Y E E E A H U B G E M A T K O N S L A V Y R E S I S T A N C E S E A L A N E A S S I G N M E N T P

munity Arts until May 26. Tawale’s large-scale immersive installation is a site specific development and includes photographic images, sculptural elements and video work.

It delves into Salote’s Australian-Fijian heritage and Indigenous knowledge, celebrating reinvented artistry and cultural intersections through a collage of layered narratives.

Marungka Tjalatjunu/Dipped in Black is a collaborative film and photographic project made by filmmaker Matthew Thorne (Australia) and Yankunytjatjara artist/ dancer, Derik Lynch (Australia).

Lynch escapes the oppressive white city life of Adelaide, taking a road trip back to Country (Aptula), his remote Anangu community where he seeks spiritual healing and performs on sacred Inma ground.

The film has won multiple awards, including Silver Bear Jury Prize at Berlinale, Germany (2023), and Best Short Documentary, MIFF (2023).

Experience the exhibition as an immersive four-channel video installation. This exclusive and captivating addition to the full exhibition has a limited run. The installation features powerful imagery and costumes from the film, which follows Yankunytjatjara man Derik Lynch’s transformative journey back to Country for spiritual healing.

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Magazine ■ I can remember being at the Majestic Theatre in Flinders St in 1956 to see the film Rock Around the Clock starring Bill Haley and the Comets.

It was amazing to see the teenagers dancing in the aisles to this new dance craze, rock and roll.

I was fascinated with Bill Haley and the ‘kiss curl’ he had over his forehead.

As I was leaving the theatre I met my longtime friend Peter Robinson who was so impressed that he went on to play bass with The Strangers and other rock and roll groups.

William John Clifton ‘Bill’ Haley was born in Highland Park, Michigan, in 1925 and when Bill was seven the family moved to Pennsylvania.

His family were musical and Bill learned to play guitar and sing in his teenage years. As a child he was blinded in his left eye due to a botched operation and used the ‘kiss curl’ to take attention away from his disability.

Bill worked at a radio station and sang professionally with his own country and western group, The Saddlemen.

The Saddlemen recorded on the Cowboy label and in 1951 had some success with a cover of the George Morgan hit song, Candy Kisses.

In 1952 the group were renamed Bill Haley and His Comets and they recorded Crazy Man Crazy which was to become the first rock and roll song to enter the hit parade in the US.

Whatever Happened To ...

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By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM Rock Around the Clock was written in 1953 but Bill Haley did not record it until 1954.

In the meantime the group had a massive hit with Shake Rattle and Roll.

In 1954 an event occurred that changed the face of musical history in the US. The story goes that when Glenn Ford's son Peter was playing the song Rock Around the Clock on a record player in his bedroom his father and producer Richard Brooks were in the lounge room of Glenn's home discussing details of the forthcoming film The Blackboard Jungle. Richard heard the song and borrowed the 78 recording.

It was later included in the soundtrack of the film and as a result Rock Around the Clock be-

● Bill Haley came a huge hit song selling more than 25 million copies. The group was now known as Bill Haley and the Comets and the "rock and roll craze" swept the world.

Columbia Pictures immediately produced two films Rock Around the Clock and Don't Knock The Rock.

The group had string of hit songs which included See You Later Alligator, Forty Cups Of Coffee, Razzle Dazzle, Dim Dim The Lights and

Shake Rattle And Roll.

In 1957 Bill Haley and the Comets toured Australia and appeared on the Jack Davey national radio show.

Bill was impressed with Johnny O'Keefe and gave him the song You Hit The Wrong Note Billy Goat which was a major hit for O'Keefe.

Bill Haley was married three times and was father to 10 children. He became a self-confessed alcoholic.

He broke up with The Comets in 1962. In 1973 Bill Haley re- recorded Rock Around The Clock and that version was used in the opening credits of the television series Happy Days.

Bill took part in a Royal Command Performance in the UK in 1979 and made his final concert tour in South Africa in 1980.

Bill Haley died on February 6, 1981, at the age of 56 after a long illness. His death was officially recorded as heart failure.

His son Bill Haley Jnr has formed a new group of Bill Haley Jnr and the Comets and is currently performing in the US - ah the beat goes on.

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

SOUTHERN LIGHT: IMAGES OF ANTARCTICA Southern Light: Images of Antarctica This exhibition of black and white images from Antarctica and the subAntarctic is the result of six journeys made by Melbourne photographer and conservationist David Nelson.

This lengthy period of time enabled him to take full advantage of the exceptional clarity of the solar light and he caught rare images of luminous ide-fields, glaciers, and icebergs along with the diverse wild life of this southern realm.

Exhibition closes March 10.

Angela Roberts-Bird Gallery 21 Graham St. Albert Park (Gasworks)

The Arts

Standout Dhoprya Yunupinju, Djrritjarri – the wove cloth.

Sullivan+Strumpf Melbourne is delighted to launch the new year with a standout exhibition from Yolrju artist, Dhoprya Yunupinju.

The younger of the famous seven Yuniupingu sisters from the Gurna clan in north-east Arnhem Land,

OK. With John O’Keefe New tipple for Barnaby?

Tina tickets now on sale

Queer Photo Queer Photo -a celebration of diversity and art.

Indoor and outdoor exhibitions, talks, tours and panel discussions.

Footscray Community Arts presents the largest array of works from Queer PHOTO exhibitions.

The exhibitions include three world premieres, two Australian premieres with artists from Australia, UK and USA. Presented by Midsumma and PHOTO 2024, in partnership[ with Creative Victoria’s Go West program, Queer Photo is a first of its kind collaboration – comprising artist commissions of large-scale outdoor art works, gallery exhibitions and an interactive public program by local and international artists taking place across Melbourne’s west.

Queer PHOTO will transform iconic venues and streets of the West into a gallery of accessible and highly visible artworks from LGBTQIA+ artists Exhibition closes March 24 Footscray Community Arts 45 Moreland St., Footscray

dren killed on October 7. And the number climbs by hundreds of children, almost every dingle day,” said Ben Quilty .

Exhibition closes March 23.

Tolarno Galleries Level 5, 104 Exhibition St, Melbourne - Peter Kemp

with Peter Kemp Dhopiya Yunupingu’s works on bark, ceramic vessels and larrakitj (memorial poles) are inspired by the long history of trade between the Yolrju and the sea-faring Makassans of southwest, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Djarritjarri – the woven cloth speaks to the significance of the fabric Galiku, a yellow cotton material steeped in history and symbolism that has been In use for centuries.

Traditionally used in the making of flags and sails for the Yolnu’s praus, Galiku is still worn today and special ceremonies and occasions.

Key to the Gurrurj identity, the material is an ongoing acknowledgement of the seafaring Makassans whose centuries old visits and settlements came to define the economy and society of Yolnu Exhibition closes March 9.

Sullivan+Strumpf 107/109 Rupert St, Collingwood.

At Tolarno Sonny – Ben Quilty “ I thought to make a painting of my little friend Sonny, from a photo I’d taken of him after he banged hid lip on the edge of the table.

“One painting of Sonny for every child killed in the October 7 attack by Hamas.

“And now more than 10,000 children are dead in Gaza from Israeli retaliation, on top of the Jewish chil-

■ A new release of tickets for Tina - The Tina Turner Musical’s season at the Princess Theatre went on sale last Friday (Feb. 16) through Ticketek., The electrifying musical sensation will be rolling into the Princess Theatre from September 24.

Produced by Paul Dainty/TEG Dainty in special collaboration with Stage Entertainment, Tali Pelman and the late Tina Turner, the musical reveals a comeback story like no other, of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race to become the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

“Tina - The Tina Turner Musical is a celebration of resilience and an inspiration of triumph over adversity.

Since its highly anticipated Australian premiere in May 2023, Tina - The Tina Turner MusicalL has captured the hearts of audiences with its powerful storytelling, incredible performances, and iconic music.

It features 23 hit songs including ‘Simply The Best’, ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’, ‘Nutbush City Limits’ and ‘Proud Mary’, this smash hit musical has received 37 prestigious award nominations including Best Musical (Tony Awards) and Best New Musical (Olivier Awards).

The musical opens in Perth this month after an unforgettable Sydney season that saw records broken with 301 performances and more than 300,000 tickets sold.

- Kerry O’Brien

● Barnaby Joyce ■ When Barnaby Joyce slipped off the planter box and took a nap on a bed of concrete, a quick-thinking boutique brewery came up with the idea of driving the giant size poster around Parliament House, Canberra. The oster promotes a new brand of low alcohol beer which well could be Barnaby's new tipple.

Shaken not stirred

■ Melbourne is to have a new cocktail bar located 68 metres high above Flinders Street Railway Station.

Called 'Fleet', the sky-high boozer is described as a posh place for a tipple, commanding 360-degree views of Melbourne.

Due to open mid-April, the 'Fleet' may have nicked their name from Fleet Street, London where journalists play. Nearest media playpen to Flinders Street station is News Tower located just across the Yarra.

Drivinbg a wedge

■ A local bus driver has been terminated for photographing an unsafe, flooded bridge, which he submitted to social media to warn local travellers.

Now, unemployed, the experienced bus driver with 15 years' service has the support of his Union. Some 300 locals have signed a petition demanding the bus driver's heroism and demanding his re-employed.

Second time lucky

■ Starbucks opened in Australia in 2008, then, after seven years pulled out suffering a $105 million loss. Now, Starbucks is back and this time targeting tourists with a planned network of 39 outlets.

Race against c lock

■ Every second counts that the team at Dareton Mens Shed will complete restoration of a 98-year-old tractor. It is a labour of love and when fully restored the tractor will be the highlight at Dareton-Connealla Celebrations next month.

- John O’Keefe

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Scores from Feb. 10-11 weekend

ALL THE LOCAL CRICKET MATCH RESULTS Premier

■ Premier Cricket. Men’s Firsts. Round 17. Two-Day. Sat., Feb. 3 and Sat., Feb. 10. Melbourne 1st XI 8/296 v Richmond 1st XI 5-d/420. Carlton 1st XI 9-d/337 v Prahran 1st XI 7/248. Ringwood 1st XI 10/184 v Footscray 1st XI 10/73 & 5/90. Frankston Peninsula 1st XI 10/172 v St Kilda 1st XI 8-d/251.

Camberwell Magpies 1st XI 8/340 v Northcote 1st XI 5/343. Essendon 1st XI 10/108 & 6-d/ 193 v Kingston Hawthorn 1st XI 10/122 & 2/ 85. Greenvale Kangaroos 1st XI 10/173 & 1/ 48 v Fitzroy Doncaster 1st XI 10/174. Geelong 1st XI 5/273 v Dandenong 1st XI 10/271.

Melbourne University 1st XI 10/285 v Casey South Melbourne 1st XI 5-d/384.

■ Premier Cricket. Men’s Seconds. Richmond 2nd XI 5/175 v Melbourne 2nd XI 10/ 174. Prahran 2nd XI 10/263 v Carlton 2nd XI 10/137 & 2/94. Footscray 2nd XI 10/234 & 0/ 117 v Ringwood 2nd XI 10/127. St Kilda 2nd XI 7-d/307 v Frankston Peninsula 2nd XI 10/ 182. Northcote 2nd XI 10/284 & 0/18 v Camberwell Magpies 2nd XI 10/165. Kingston Hawthorn 2nd XI 8/312. Essendon 2nd XI 10/ 311. Fitzroy Doncaster 2nd XI 4-d/296 v Greenvale Kangaroos 2nd XI 10/243.

Dandenong 2nd XI 10/250 v Geelong 2nd XI 10/106. Casey South Melbourne 2nd XI 8/248 v Melbourne University 2nd XI 9/393.

■ Premier Cricket. Men’s Thirds . Melbourne 3rd XI 6/337 v Richmond 3rd XI 8/333.

Prahran 3rd XI 7/229 v Carlton 3rd XI 4/230.

Ringwood 3rd XI 8-d/377 v Footscray 3rd XI 10/234. Frankston Peninsula 3rd XI 9/228 v St Kilda 3rd XI 10/223. Camberwell Magpies 3rd XI 10/126 & 2/59 v Northcote 3rd XI 10/ 285. Essendon 3rd XI 7/347 v Kingston Hawthorn 3rd XI 8-d/307. Greenvale Kangaroos 3rd XI 10/147 & 7/68. Fitzroy Doncaster 3rd XI 0d/148. Geelong 3rd XI 10/204 v Dandenong 3rd XI 4/208. Melbourne University 3rd XI 8-d/ 162 v Casey South Melbourne 3rd XI 10/129 & 3/120.

■ Premier Cricket. Men’s Fourths. Richmond 4th XI 10/164 v Melbourne 4th XI 9-d/ 228. Carlton 4th XI 10/141 & 3/101 v Prahran 4th XI 6-d/244. Footscray 4th XI 10/213 v Ringwood 4th XI 10/260. St Kilda 4th XI 5-d/ 305 v Frankston Peninsula 4th XI 10/104 & 4/ 112. Northcote 4th XI 10/239 v Camberwell Magpies 4th XI 10/321. Kingston Hawthorn 4th XI 10/208 & 4/69 v Essendon 4th XI 10/94 & 10/182. Fitzroy Doncaster 4th XI 10/325 v Greenvale Kangaroos 4th XI 10/83 & 8/140.

Dandenong 4th XI 10/111 & 4/168 v Geelong 4th XI 10/148. Casey South Melbourne 4th XI 10/148 & 5/102 v Melbourne University 4th XI 7-d/231.

Sub-District

■ North West First XI. Round 13. One Day. Altona 1st XI 5/163 v Yarraville 1st XI 7/ 162. Ivanhoe 1st XI 10/160 v Kew 1st XI 6/ 207. Taylors Lakes 1st XI 10/164 v Preston 1st XI 9/163. Williamstown 1st XI 9/233 v Spotswood 1st XI 9/234. Melton 1st XI 10/34 v Werribee 1st XI 3/36. Brunswick 1st XI 10/ 170 v Hoppers Crossing 1st XI 5/174. St Bernard's OC 1st XI 3/263 v Plenty Valley 1st XI 10/105. Coburg 1st XI 5/208 v Strathmore 1st XI 6/209.

■ North West Second XI. Yarraville 2nd XI 9/191 v Altona 2nd XI 6/159. Kew 2nd XI 2/99 v Ivanhoe 2nd XI 3/54. Preston 2nd XI 10/141 v Taylors Lakes 2nd XI 10/150. Spotswood 2nd XI 10/83 v Williamstown 2nd XI 2/212.

Werribee 2nd XI 6/194 v Melton 2nd XI 10/ 128. Hoppers Crossing 2nd XI 10/112 v Brunswick 2nd XI 4/115. Plenty Valley 2nd XI 10/186 v St Bernard's OC 2nd XI 6/191.

Strathmore 2nd XI 10/132 v Coburg 2nd XI 9/ 191.

■ North West Third XI Division 1. Werribee 3rd XI 8/197 v Preston 3rd XI 10/111. Coburg 3rd XI 10/83 v Melton 3rd XI 5/85. Plenty Valley 3rd XI 10/85 v Kew 3rd XI 7/86. Brunswick 3rd XI v St Bernard's OC 3rd XI. ■ North West Third XI Division 2.

Spotswood 3rd XI 10/163 v Altona 3rd XI 5/ 198. Taylors Lakes 3rd XI v Strathmore 3rd XI. Hoppers Crossing 3rd XI 10/136 v Williamstown

3rd XI 7/137. Ivanhoe 3rd XI 9/217 v Yarraville 3rd XI 9/215.

■ North West Fourth XI Division 1.

Preston 4th XI 10/85 v Werribee 4th XI 10/ 165. Melton 4th XI 9/142 v Coburg 4th XI 10/ 110. Kew 4th XI v Plenty Valley 4th XI, St Bernard's OC 4th XI 9/151 v Brunswick 4th XI 4/152.

■ North West Fourth XI Division 2. Altona 4th XI 10/115 v Spotswood 4th XI 8/118.

Strathmore 4th XI v Taylors Lakes 4th XI. Yarraville 4th XI 8/136 v Ivanhoe 4th XI 7/132.

Williamstown 4th XI v Hoppers Crossing 4th XI. ■ South East First XI. Ormond 1st XI 10/ 129 v Brighton 1st XI 7/201. Box Hill 1st XI 6/ 226 v Malvern 1st XI 10/116. Caulfield 1st XI 9/187 v Elsternwick 1st XI 10/133. Endeavour Hills 1st XI 10/137 v Oakleigh 1st XI 9/231.

Bayswater 1st XI 7/152 v Moorabbin 1st XI 8/ 153. Donvale 1st XI 4/178 v Croydon 1st XI 2/ 96. Mt Waverley 1st XI 10/211 v Noble Park 1st XI 10/170. Balwyn 1st XI 10/163 v Port Melbourne 1st XI 5/164.

■ South East Second XI. Brighton 2nd XI 10/182 v Ormond 2nd XI 9/210. Malvern 2nd XI 10/167 v Box Hill 2nd XI 9/222. Elsternwick 2nd XI 4/190 v Caulfield 2nd XI 3/188. Oakleigh 2nd XI 2/59 v Endeavour Hills 2nd XI 10/58.

Moorabbin 2nd XI 8/202 v Bayswater 2nd XI 4/235. Croydon 2nd XI 4/90 v Donvale 2nd XI 10/89. Noble Park 2nd XI 9/143 v Mt Waverley 2nd XI 3/146. Port Melbourne 2nd XI 10/184 v Balwyn 2nd XI 9/187.

■ South East Third XI Division 1. Croydon 3rd XI 7/155 v Brighton 3rd XI 9/154. Caulfield 3rd XI 10/89 v Oakleigh 3rd XI 9/206. Endeavour Hills 3rd XI 9/142 v Bayswater 3rd XI 3/143. Balwyn 3rd XI 4/156 v Mt Waverley 3rd XI 7/120.

■ South East Third XI Division 2.

Elsternwick 3rd XI v Moorabbin 3rd XI. Noble Park 3rd XI 10/139 v Ormond 3rd XI 10/177.

Malvern 3rd XI 7/199 v Donvale 3rd XI 10/ 119. Port Melbourne 3rd XI v Box Hill 3rd XI. ■ South East Fourths XI Division 1.

Brighton 4th XI 7/140 v Croydon 4th XI 10/ 138. Oakleigh 4th XI v Caulfield 4th XI. Bayswater 4th XI 7/116 v Endeavour Hills 4th XI 10/114. Mt Waverley 4th XI v Balwyn 4th XI. ■ South East Fourths XI Division 2.

Moorabbin 4th XI 10/91 v Elsternwick 4th XI 7/211. Ormond 4th XI v Noble Park 4th XI. Donvale 4th XI 6/151 v Malvern 4th XI 5/155.

Box Hill 4th XI v Port Melbourne 4th XI.

2nd XI 8/265 v Macleod 2nd XI 10/215. Plenty 2nd XI 5/250 v Riverside 3rd XI 5/247.

■ D-Grade. Montmorency 3rd XI 10/166 & 7/151 v Mill Park 2nd XI 3-d/187. Bundoora Park 2nd XI 5-d/299 v Thomastown 2nd XI 10/ 126. North Eltham Wanderers 3rd XI 9/234 v Greensborough 2nd XI 9/333. South Morang 2nd XI 10/189 v Rosebank 2nd XI 10/142.

Diamond Creek 3rd XI 10/82 & 10/84 v Banyule 3rd XI 4-d/116 & 1/51.

■ E-Grade. Panton Hill 2nd XI 4/162 v Riverside 4th XI 10/161. Greensborough 3rd XI 9/180 v Mernda 3rd XI 7/276. Hurstbridge 2nd XI 1-d/73 & 3/146. Rosanna 3rd XI 9/62 & 10/ 155. Lower Plenty 3rd XI 3-d/153 v Bundoora 3rd XI 10/84.

■ F1-Grade. Riverside 5th XI 10/176 v Laurimar 3rd XI 10/237. Heidelberg 3rd XI 10/ 172 v Greensborough 4th XI 10/119. Research Eltham Collegians 3rd XI 10/134 v Banyule 4th XI 8/218. Epping 3rd XI 6/111 v Diamond Creek 4th XI 10/108.

■ F2-Grade. Riverside 6th XI 10/92 & 10/ 57 v Plenty 3rd XI 4-d/188. Eltham 3rd XI 10/ 102 v Greensborough 5th XI 10/164. Research Eltham Collegians 4th XI 10/156 v Banyule 5th XI 8/188. South Morang 3rd XI 3/161 v Mill Park 3rd XI 10/158. Lower Plenty 4th XI 6/186 v Macleod 3rd XI 8/428.

■ F3-Grade. Bundoora Park 3rd XI 3/207 v South Morang 4th XI 9/197. Laurimar 4th XI 10/165 v Plenty 4th XI 8/326. Research Eltham Collegians 5th XI 9/150 v Hurstbridge 3rd XI 10/201. Thomastown United 2nd XI 10/101 v North Eltham Wanderers 4th XI 3/40.

■ G1-Grade. Rosebank 3rd XI 2/133 v Montmorency 4th XI 10/131. Mernda 4th XI 5/96 v Thomastown United 3rd XI 5/211. Laurimar 5th XI 8/166 v Lalor Stars 3rd XI 4/167. Panton Hill 3rd XI 10/109 v Bundoora 4th XI 5/114.

Lower Eltham 3rd XI v Bundoora Park 4th XI Forfeit.

■ G2-Grade. Laurimar 6th XI v Epping 4th XI Forfeit. Banyule 6th XI 4/161 v Eltham 4th XI. Diamond Creek 5th XI Forfeit v Mill Park 4th XI. North Eltham Wanderers 5th XI v South Morang 5th XI. Thomastown 3rd XI 5/72 v Bundoora United 3rd XI 10/70.

■ G3-Grade. Greensborough 6th XI 5/120 v Banyule 7th XI 3/122. Montmorency 5th XI 5/ 138 v Lower Plenty 5th XI 4/141. Bundoora United 4th XI v North Eltham Wanderers 6th XI Forfeit. Macleod 4th XI 7/202 v Rosanna 4th XI 10/8. Heidelberg 4th XI: Bye.

Diamond Valley

■ Dunstan Shield. Round 13. Two Day. Sat., Feb. 10 and Sat., Feb. 17. East Doncaster 1st XI 4-d/102 v Heathmont 1st XI 10/97 & 0/5. Glen Iris 1st XI 2/4 v North Balwyn Bulls 1st XI 10/211. Mont Albert 1st XI v Bulleen 1st XI 10/215. Canterbury 1st XI 10/168 v Old Carey 1st XI. ■ Wright Shield. Marcellin OC 1st XI 10/ 220 v Mulgrave 1st XI 1/12. Deepdene Bears 1st XI 4/89 v East Malvern Tooronga 1st XI 10/ 171. Hawthorn 1st XI v Edinburgh 1st XI 9/ 347. Sunday, February 11: Ashburton Willows 1st XI v Mazenod OC 1st XI. ■ A Turf. Surrey Hills 1st XI 0/14 v Richmond City 1st XI 10/329. Old Carey 2nd XI 0/ 12 v Canterbury 2nd XI 10/224. Burwood 1st XI 1/37 v Mont Albert 2nd XI 10/159. Boronia Hawks 1st XI: Bye. ■ B Turf. North Balwyn Bulls 2nd XI 2/14 v Deepdene Bears 2nd XI 10/140. Heathmont 2nd XI 5/292 v Marcellin OC 2nd XI. Richmond Union 1st XI 4/97 v St Kevins Old Boys 1st XI 10/234. Ashwood 1st XI 10/169 v Balwyn Saints 1st XI 1/20.

■ C Turf. East Malvern Tooronga 2nd XI v Glen Iris 2nd XI 9/165. Boronia Hawks 2nd XI 3/279 v East Doncaster 2nd XI. Mazenod OC 2nd XI 10/110 v Burwood 2nd XI 5/71. Bulleen 2nd XI 0/4 v Hawthorn 2nd XI 10/145.

■ D Turf. Richmond City 2nd XI 0/44 v Surrey Hills 2nd XI 10/94. Mulgrave 2nd XI 1-d/ 127 v La Trobe Uni 1st XI 10/124 & 1/8. Mont Albert 3rd XI v Ashwood 2nd XI. Edinburgh 2nd XI 7/88 v Old Carey 3rd XI 10/152.

■ E Turf. East Malvern Tooronga 3rd XI 3/ 109 v Hawthorn 3rd XI 10/78. Heathmont 3rd XI 10/186 v Deepdene Bears 3rd XI 2/20.

■ Barclay Shield. Round 12. Two Day. Sat., Feb. 3 and Sat., Feb. 10. Riverside 1st XI 9/196 v North Eltham Wanderers 1st XI 10/114. Diamond Creek 1st XI 10/159 v Bundoora 1st XI 10/230. Rosanna 1st XI 10/ 148 v Epping 1st XI 3/151. Macleod 1st XI 10/211 v Heidelberg 1st XI 3/260. Rosebank 1st XI 8/208 v Research Eltham Collegians 1st XI 10/160.

■ Money Shield. Eltham 1st XI 3-d/210 v Laurimar 1st XI 10/99 & 10/77. Bundoora United 1st XI 9-d/164 & 2/31. Greensborough 1st XI 10/54 & 10/215. Banyule 1st XI 9/221 v Bundoora Park 1st XI 8/222. Lalor Stars 1st XI 10/171 v Lower Eltham 1st XI 10/145.

Montmorency 1st XI 10/175 v Plenty 1st XI 10/197.

■ Mash Shield. Mill Park 1st XI 10/150 v Panton Hill 1st XI 4/164. Lower Plenty 1st XI 9/203 v Mernda 1st XI 10/189. Thomastown United 1st XI 10/152 & 2/82. South Morang 1st XI 6-d/270. Hurstbridge 1st XI 6/158 v Thomastown 1st XI 10/153.

■ B-Grade. North Eltham Wanderers 2nd XI 10/126 v Riverside 2nd XI 10/251. Banyule 2nd XI 6-d/173 & 0/17. Diamond Creek 2nd XI 10/120 & 10/65. Epping 2nd XI 2/171 v Rosanna 2nd XI 10/167. Heidelberg 2nd XI 6/ 338 v Lalor Stars 2nd XI 9/140. Mernda 2nd XI 10/171 v Montmorency 2nd XI 5/172.

■ C-Grade. Laurimar 2nd XI 9/112 & 7/70 v Eltham 2nd XI 9-d/167 & 5-d/86. Research Eltham Collegians 2nd XI 5/410 v Bundoora United 2nd XI 10/282. Bundoora 2nd XI 10/ 107 v Lower Plenty 2nd XI 2/109. Lower Eltham

Eastern

Balwyn Saints 2nd XI 10/144 v Edinburgh 3rd XI 0/48. Surrey Hills 3rd XI v Richmond Union 2nd XI 10/212.

■ F Turf. Deepdene Bears 4th XI 10/126 v Heathmont 4th XI. Hawthorn 4th XI v Mazenod OC 3rd XI. Richmond City 3rd XI v Surrey Hills 4th XI Forfeit. St Kevins Old Boys 2nd XI 2/196 v East Malvern Tooronga 4th XI 10/126. Bulleen 3rd XI 9/283 v Mont Albert 4th XI. ■ MacGibbon Shield. Burwood Uniting Canterbury CC 1st XI 1/119 v Clifton Hill 1st XI 10/115. Glen Waverley CC 1st XI 10/216 v Trinity Willison CC 1st XI. Boroondara 1st X1.

■ Burt Shield. Trinity Willison CC 2nd XI 10/ 267 v Glen Waverley CC 2nd XI 2/22. Clifton Hill 2nd XI 1/70 v West Ivanhoe United 1st XI 10/118. Mount Waverley Uniting 1st X1 v Mt Waverley Catholics CC 1st XI 4/377. Monash ROADERS 1st XI v STC South Camberwell 1st XI 7/398.

■ Menzies and Mackay Shield. Trinity Willison CC 3rd XI 10/237 v Blackburn North United 1st XI 1/15. Boroondara 2nd X1 v Burwood Uniting Canterbury CC 2nd XI. Burwood 3rd XI 5/250 v STC South Camberwell 2XI. Toorak-Prahran 2nd XI 0/66 v North Alphington 10/147.

■ A Synthetic. AYC Harlequins 1st XI 0/106 v Boroondara 10/139. Glen Waverley 3rd XI 10/159 v Clifton Hill 3rd XI 2/87. Monash 2nd XI 2/62 v Mount Waverley Uniting 2nd XI 10/ 117.

■ B Synthetic. West Ivanhoe United 2nd XI v Glen Waverley CC 4th XI. Mazenod OC B Grade v Trinity Willison CC 4th XI 9/241.

Burwood Uniting Canterbury CC 3rd XI 7/324 v Edinburgh 4th XI. ■ MacCarthy Shield. Melbourne Sixers 1st X1 6/164 v Eagles Cricket Club 1stXI 10/160.

Northcote United 1st XI 2/115 v Malvern Valley Saints CC 1st XI. Knox Churches LOC 1 9/ 140 v Deepdene Uniting 2nd XI 7/259. St. Pauls CC 2nd XI: Bye. ■ LOC2. R.W. Laws Shield. Monash University 4 9/132 v Toorak-Prahran 3rd XI 9/112.

Eagles Cricket Club 2ndXI 1/90 v Hartley Bull Terriers 2nd X1 9/89. Glen Iris 3rd XI 10/122 v Mulgrave 3rd XI 6/126. Mt Waverley Catholics CC 2nd XI LOC2 v Canterbury 3rd XI. Manningham 1st XI 9/210 v East Doncaster 4th XI 10/124.

■ LOC3. Lamborn Shield. Malvern Valley Saints 2nd XI 10/107 v St. Pauls CC 3rd XI 1/ 108. St Stephens Greythorn 1st XI LOC v North Balwyn Bulls 3rd XI 2/2. Hartley CC Bull Terriers v Manningham 2nd XI. Balwyn Saints 3rd XI 6/239 v Eagles Cricket Club 3rdXI 8/224.

Mulgrave 4th XI 8/181 v Melbourne Sixers 2nd X1 5/182.

■ LOC4. Tobias Shield. Marcellin OC 3rd XI 10/92 v Salesian 1st XI 9/164. Ashburton Willows 2nd XI 6/244 v Burwood 4th XI 10/ 117. North Balwyn Bulls 4th XI 10/156 v St Andrews Gardiner 1st XI 4/159. STC South Camberwell 3XI (LOC4) 10/247 v Northcote United 2nd XI 10/201. Abbotsford Anglers 10/ 197 v AYC Harlequins 2nd XI 9/177.

■ LOC5. Minahan Shield. Mount Waverley Uniting 3rd X1 5/217 v Ashburton Willows 3rd XI 10/133. Blackburn North United 2nd XI 8/ 129 v Ashwood 3rd XI 10/226. Heathmont 6th XI 8/116 v Manningham 3rd XI 7/202. ToorakPrahran 4th XI 8/164 v Glen Iris 4th X1 10/98.

■ LOC6. Bingley Shield. Clifton Hill 4th XI 7/138 v Richmond Union 3rd XI 7/138.

Deepdene Uniting 3rd XI 10/157 v Burwood Uniting Canterbury CC 4th XI 8/182. Edinburgh LOC6 7/149 v Ashwood 4th XI 7/152. STC South Camberwell 4th X1 (LOC6) 8/208 v St Andrews Gardiner 2nd XI 10/183. Salvation Army Waverley: Bye. ■ LOC7. Fitzwilliam Shield. East Doncaster 5th XI 3/168 v Mont Albert 5th XI 9/142. Mt Waverley Catholics CC 3rd XI LOC7 8/141 v Bulleen 4th XI 10/85. Boroondara LOC7 4/207 v STC South Camberwell 5th XI (LOC7) 8/168.

Manningham 4th XI v Glen Waverley CC 6th XI - Sunday ■ LOC8. Carr Shield. Malvern Valley Saints CC 3rd XI 8/140 v Monash ROADERS 4th XI 3/ 143. Ashwood 5th XI 9/192 v Monash University 5 9/169. Salesian 2nd XI 10/151 v Knox Churches LOC8 7/156. Glen Waverley CC 7th XI - Sunday v Ashburton Willows 4th XI (Sunday).

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Scores from Feb. 10-11 weekend

SCORES FROM WEEKEND MATCHES Morn. Peninsula

■ Provincial Firsts. Round 12. Two Day. Sat., Feb. 10 and Sat., Feb. 17. Langwarrin 1sts 6/237 v Baden Powell 1sts. Pines 1sts 10/185 v Red Hill 1sts. Long Island 1sts 9/ 272 v Sorrento 1sts. Heatherhill 1sts v Old Peninsula 1sts.

■ Peninsula Firsts. Seaford Tigers 1sts 10/ 78 v Mt Eliza 1sts 3/97. Baxter 1sts v Rosebud 1sts. Somerville 1sts 2/59 v Moorooduc 1sts 10/145. Dromana 1sts 1/74 v Mornington 1sts 10/144.

■ District Firsts. Carrum 1sts 10/212 v Carrum Downs 1sts. Flinders 1sts 10/192 v Balnarring 1sts 0/31. Delacombe Park 1sts 0/ 11 v Seaford 1sts 10/241. Crib Point 1sts v Main Ridge 1sts 9/194.

■ Sub-District Firsts. Pearcedale 1sts v Ballam Park 1sts. Hastings 1sts 10/115 v Tyabb 1sts 0/37. Skye 1sts v Rye 1sts. Tootgarook 1sts v Mt Martha 1sts 9/216. Boneo 1sts v Frankston YCW 1sts 5/255.

■ Provincial Seconds. Baden Powell 2nds v Langwarrin 2nds 10/186. Red Hill 2nds 10/ 173 v Pines 2nds 2/0. Sorrento 2nds v Long Island 2nds. Old Peninsula 2nds v Heatherhill 2nds.

■ Peninsula Seconds. Mt Eliza 2nds 9-d/ 116 v Seaford Tigers 2nds 10/50 & 2/32. Rosebud 2nds v Baxter 2nds. Moorooduc 2nds v Somerville 2nds. Mornington 2nds 1/11 v Dromana 2nds 10/147.

■ District Seconds. Carrum Downs 2nds 2/267 v Carrum 2nds 0/24. Balnarring 2nds 0/10 v Flinders 2nds 10/225. Seaford 2nds 10/159 v Delacombe Park 2nds 0/15. Main Ridge 2nds 10/203 v Crib Point 2nds 0/9.

■ Sub-District Seconds. Ballam Park 2nds v Pearcedale 2nds 3/114. Tyabb 2nds 5-d/ 108 v Hastings 2nds 7/99 & 1/5. Rye 2nds v Skye 2nds. Mt Martha 2nds 6/245 v Tootgarook 2nds. Frankston YCW 2nds 6/279 v Boneo 2nds.

■ A1-Grade. Old Peninsula 3rds 10/175 v Baden Powell 3rds. French Island 1sts v Heatherhill 3rds. Long Island 3rds v Somerville 3rds. Langwarrin 3rds 10/195 v Tyabb 3rds 0/ 1.

■ A2-Grade. Red Hill 3rds 6/265 v Delacombe Park 3rds. Carrum Downs 3rds v Ballam Park 3rds. Tyabb 4ths 8/172 v Mornington 3rds. Baden Powell 4ths 7/268 v Baxter 3rds.

■ A3-Grade. Balnarring 3rds v Skye 3rds.

Mornington 4ths v Langwarrin 4ths. Mt Eliza 3rds 9/212 v Mt Martha 3rds. Pines 3rds v Long Island 4ths.

■ A4-Grade. Carrum Downs 4ths 10/108 v Boneo 3rds 0/98. Rosebud 3rds Forfeit v Tyabb 5ths. Crib Point 3rds v Sorrento 3rds.

Heatherhill 4ths v Frankston YCW 3rds 7/251.

■ B1-Grade. Baden Powell 5ths v Baxter 4ths 9/218. Somerville 4ths 10/367 v Delacombe Park 4ths. Carrum Downs 5ths v Long Island 5ths. Mt Eliza 4ths 0/19 v Pines 4ths 10/113.

■ B2-Grade. Boneo 4ths v Red Hill 4ths 10/ 224. Baden Powell 6ths v Carrum Downs 6ths.

Skye 4ths v Balnarring 4th XI. ■ C1-Grade. Mt Eliza 5ths 6/189 v Langwarrin Senior Men 6th XI 10/162.

Somerville 5ths v Ballam Park 4ths. Seaford Tigers 3rds Forfeit v Old Peninsula 4ths. Seaford 3rds v Skye 5ths. Pearcedale 3rds v Frankston YCW 4ths. Carrum 3rds: Bye. ■ C2-Grade. Baxter 5ths v Somerville 6ths.

Tyabb 7th XI 5/129 v Sorrento 4ths 6/127. Mt Martha 5ths 10/95 v Mt Eliza 6ths 3/233. Crib Point 4ths 1/191 v Moorooduc 3rds 8/190.

■ C3-Grade. Dromana 3rds 9/133 v Flinders 3rds 2/134. Main Ridge 3rds v Hastings 3rds.

Langwarrin Senior Men 7th XI 8/156 v Sorrento 5ths 3/163. Crib Point 5ths 10/52 v Red Hill 5ths 5/55. Mt Eliza 7ths v Tootgarook 3rds.

Mt Martha 6ths: Bye.

North Metro

■ Jika Shield. Round 13. Two-Day. Sat., Feb. 10 and Sat., Feb. 17. Rivergum CC 1st XI 8/252 v Preston Baseballers CC 1st XI. Old Ivanhoe Grammarians CC 1st XI 10/114 v Holy Trinity CC 1st XI 8/72. Reservoir Cobras

CC 1st XI 1/14 v Camrea CC 1st XI 10/275.

Keon Park CC 1st XI: Bye. ■ Jack Quick Shield. Bellfield CC 1st XI 10/ 151 v Donath CC 1st XI 1/27. Holy Trinity CC 2nd XI v Strathewen CC 1st XI. Dennis CC 1st XI 2/98 v Cameron CC 1st XI 10/126. Fairfield CC 1st XI 9/143 v Fiji Victorian CC 1st XI 1/67 ■ Jack Kelly Shield. Northern Socials CC 1st XI 7/99 v Rivergum CC 2nd XI 10/129.

West Preston CC 1st XI 10/106 v Olympic Colts CC 1st XI 10/86. Strathewen CC 2nd XI v Preston Himalayan CC 1st XI. Ivanhoe Mavericks CC 1st XI 7-d/266 v Old Ivanhoe Grammarians CC 2nd XI 0/92.

■ B-Grade. Preston YCW District CC 1st XI 10/140 v Dennis CC 2nd XI 2/50. Fiji Victorian CC 2nd XI 1/14 v Balmoral Redbacks CC 1st XI 7-d/294. Keon Park CC 2nd XI 6/321 v Preston Baseballers CC 2nd XI. Camrea CC 2nd XI: Bye. ■ C-Grade. Cameron CC 2nd XI v Holy Trinity CC 3rd XI 10/281. Fiji Victorian CC 3rd XI 1/31 v Rivergum CC 3rd XI 5-d/301. Royal Park Reds CC 1st XI 10/231 v Ivanhoe Mavericks CC 2nd XI 2/13. Reservoir Cobras CC 2nd XI v Fairfield CC 2nd X1.

■ D-Grade. Old Ivanhoe Grammarians CC 3rd XI 1/36 v West Preston CC 2nd XI 10/187.

Donath CC 2nd XI 8/115 v Bellfield CC 2nd XI 10/111. Holy Trinity CC 4th XI v Dennis CC 3rd XI 6/418.

■ Robert Young DODC. Olympic Colts CC OD 8/200 v Dennis CC OD 10/63. Holy Trinity CC OD v Royal Park Reds CC OD. Northern Socials CC OD v Fiji Victorian CC OD. Fairfield CC OD 10/116 v Bellfield CC OD 3/122.

Preston Baseballers CC OD: Bye. ■ Casey Radcliffe DODC. Rivergum CC OD 10/97 v Keon Park CC OD 5/98. West Preston CC OD 3/254 v Preston YCW District CC OD 6/143. Dennis CC OD (2) v Strathewen CC OD. Kinglake CC OD 10/99 v Ivanhoe Mavericks CC OD 10/211.

Ringwood District

■ Lindsay Trollope Shield. Round 13.

Two-Day. Sat., Feb. 10 and Sat., Feb. 17.

Norwood CC 1st XI v Kilsyth 1st XI 10/188.

Ainslie Park 1st XI 10/136 v South Croydon 1st XI 1/7. East Ringwood 1XI v North Ringwood 1st XI 10/204. Lilydale 1st XI 10/ 186 v Montrose 1st XI 1/10.

■ Bill Wilkins Cup. Wantirna South 1st XI 10/226 v St Andrews 1st XI. Bayswater Park 1st X1 5/105 v Wonga Park CC 1st XI 9/107.

Mooroolbark 1st XI Men's v Templeton 1st XI 7/227. Warrandyte 1st XI 10/129 v Croydon Ranges CC 1st XI 3/86.

■ Stuart Newey Plate. Chirnside Park 1st XI v South Warrandyte 1st XI 6/360. Heathwood CC 1st XI 10/151 v Warranwood 1XI 2/49.

Montrose 2nd XI 10/322 v Mt Evelyn 1st XI. Croydon North 1st XI 10/142 v Seville Burras 1XI 0/18.

■ Steve Pascoe Shield. North Ringwood 2nd XI 9/260 v Yarra Junction 1stXI. Croydon Ranges CC 2nd XI 0/26 v Warrandyte 2nd XI 10/164. South Croydon 2nd XI 8/175 v Ainslie Park 2nd XI. Kilsyth 2nd XI v Wantirna South 2nd XI. ■ Pat Meehan Shield. Wonga Park CC 2nd XI 10/225 v Lusatia Park 1st XI. South Warrandyte 2nd XI 1/18 v Norwood CC 2nd XI 10/260. Eastfield 1st XI 3/64 v Lilydale 2nd XI 10/85. Healesville 1st XI 10/232 v East Ringwood 2XI. ■ Ian Spencer Shield. Warranwood 2XI 9/ 202 v Bayswater Park 2nd X1. St Andrews 2nd XI 10/180 v Chirnside Park 2nd XI 2/20.

Montrose 3rd XI 10/280 v Coldstream 1stXI 0/ 7. Templeton 2nd XI 10/186 v Mooroolbark 2nd XI Men's ■ David Beatty Shield. Wandin CC 1st XI 10/190 v Warrandyte 3rd XI 4/70. East Ringwood 3XI 10/130 v Heathwood CC 2nd XI 4/136. Seville Burras 2XI 10/237 v North Ringwood 3rd XI 0/25. Mt Evelyn 2nd XI v Norwood CC 3rd XI 9/230.

■ Don Smith Shield. Croydon Ranges CC 3rd XI 0/11 v Yarra Glen Senior Men 1st XI 10/ 361. Hoddles Creek 1st XI 10/207 v Ainslie Park 3rd XI 0/16. Warranwood 3XI 10/184 v Montrose 4th XI 1/27. Yarra Junction 2ndXI

2/28 v Wonga Park CC 3rd XI 10/344.

■ John Springett Shield. Lusatia Park 2nd XI v Lilydale 3rd XI 10/258. Wandin CC 2nd XI v Wantirna South 3rd XI. Kilsyth 3rd XI 8/320 v Eastfield 2nd XI. St Andrews 3rd XI 10/242 v Healesville 2nd XI. ■ A-Grade. South Croydon 3rd XI 5/153 v St Andrews 4th XI 4/246. Powelltown 1st XI 0/ 64 v Croydon North 2nd XI 10/61. Norwood CC 4th XI 1/111 v Heathwood CC 3rd XI 10/ 109. Seville Burras 3XI 6/267 v Chirnside Park 3rd XI 9/164.

■ B-Grade. Mt Evelyn 3rd XI 10/150 v Mooroolbark 3rd XI Men's 4/15. Croydon Ranges CC 4th XI 6/231 v South Warrandyte 3rd XI 10/173. Templeton 3rd XI v Warrandyte 4th XI. Wonga Park CC 4th XI 3/133 v North Ringwood 4th XI 10/132.

■ C-Grade. Bayswater Park 3rd X1 9/149 v Boronia Hawks 4th XI 9/150. Montrose 5th XI 3/196 v Mt Evelyn 4th XI 10/195. Chirnside Park 4th XI 9/144 v Kilsyth 4th XI 7/148.

Coldstream 2ndXI 9/209 v Healesville 3rd XI 10/151.

■ D-Grade. East Ringwood 4XI 5/189 v Warranwood 4XI 4/253. Warrandyte 5th XI 3/ 142 v Yarra Junction 3rdXI 9/132. Wonga Park CC 5th XI 8/198 v St Andrews 5th XI 6/201.

Yarra Glen Senior Men 2nd XI 9/172 v Lilydale 4th XI 7/189.

■ E-Grade. Warrandyte 6th XI 5/223 v Ainslie Park 4th XI 5/327. Seville Burras 4XI 7/246 v Croydon Ranges CC 5th XI 8/161. Wantirna 1st XI 2/200 v Norwood CC 5th XI 9/197.

Wantirna South 4th XI 7/128 v Mooroolbark 4th XI Men's 1/129.

■ F-Grade. St Andrews 6th XI v Templeton 4th XI. South Warrandyte 4th XI v Heathwood CC 4th XI. Mt Evelyn 5th XI 4/180 v South Croydon 4th XI 2/183. Lilydale 5th XI 4/162 v Kilsyth 5th XI 10/159.

■ G-Grade. Healesville 4th XI 2/192 v Wandin CC 3rd XI 9/189. Hoddles Creek 2nd XI 3/221 v Lusatia Park 3rd XI 7/99. Chirnside Park 5th XI 7/174 v Montrose 6th XI 9/170.

Mooroolbark 5th XI Men's 8/198 v Kilsyth 6th XI 5/212.

■ H-Grade. North Ringwood 5th XI 7/159 v St Andrews 7th XI 8/158. Norwood CC 6th XI 6/193 v Wonga Park CC 6th XI 7/166. Warranwood 5XI 6/175 v Eastfield 3rd XI 10/169. East Ringwood 5XI: Bye. ■ I-Grade. Seville Burras 5XI 8/127 v Warrandyte 7th XI 5/222. Warranwood 6XI 4/ 94 v South Croydon 5th XI 9/82. Yarra Junction 4thXI 5/223. Yarra Glen Senior Men 3rd XI 9/66. Croydon Ranges CC 6th XI: Bye. ■ J-Grade. Ainslie Park 5th XI 2/169 v Templeton 5th XI 5/168. Wonga Park CC 7th XI 9/188 v Bayswater Park 4th X1 5/183. St Andrews 8th XI 7/169 v Wantirna 2nd XI 10/ 170.

South Eastern

■ Longmuir Shield. Round 13. Two-Day. Sat., Feb. 10 and Sat., Feb. 17. Kingston Heath 1 10/90 v Bentleigh Uniting 1 9/91.

Bentleigh ANA 1 9/223 v Brighton Union 1 4/ 226. Le Page Park 1 5/194 v East Sandringham 1 10/192. CHAG 1 10/152 v Elwood 1 10/137.

■ Woolnough Shield. Hampton United 1 9/ 192 v Cheltenham Park 1 4/193. Omega 1 8d/160 v Mackie 1 10/156. Cluden 1 10/212 v Hampton Central 1 10/353. Washington Park 1 9/183 v West Bentleigh 1 10/182.

■ Quiney Shield. Mackie 2 10/269 v Omega 2 7/272. Bentleigh Uniting 2 8/185 v Kingston Heath 2 9/183. Elwood 2 10/307 v Washington Park 2 10/273. Carnegie South 1 9/246 v Le Page Park 2 10/245.

■ Pullen Shield. Brighton Union 2 9/233 v Melbourne Wanderers 1 10/211. Cheltenham Park 2 7-d/195 & 10/66. Hampton United 2 10/134 & 10/168. West Bentleigh 2 10/299 v CUCC Kings 1 10/156. East Sandringham 2 8/269 v Cluden 2 10/201.

■ E-Grade. Melbourne Districts United 1 8/ 289 v Bentleigh ANA 2 10/127. Diamond 1 10/204 v Keysborough Park 1 10/173. Le Page Park 3 9/235 v CHAG 2 10/140. CUCC Kings 2 8/153 v Highett West 1 9/209.

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Sport

STAGE SET FOR MIGHTY BLUE DIAMOND STAKES

■ One of the best ever-fields to contest the Blue Diamond will face the starter for the rich twoyear-old race this coming Saturday at Caulfield.

The Victorian colt, Coleman, trained by leading local trainer Matt Laurie, has shown his true colours winning his first two starts in fine fashion, and is the one to beat.

After an unlucky run in the Blue Diamond Prelude, the Sydney colt, High Octane, could atone after his stylish win on Australia Day, at Caulfield.

He had no luck in the Blue Diamond Prelude on February 10, when he was smothered away along the inside between runners and couldn’t get a crack at them.

He went to the line hard held by his rider, Blake Shinn.

Shinn said to forget he went around, as he had no luck and could atone in the final this Saturday.

The winner of that Prelude was his stablemate, Bodyguard, both colts trained by the Snowden team, Pater and Paul.

Bodyguard was impressive and will be right on the money, although prior to the race, Peter Snowden thought that High Octane was the better colt.

The big mail around town is that the Sydney filly, Lady of Camelot, is pretty smart, after winning in good style in the Widden Stakes at Rosehill.

Lady of Camelot is prepared, by the leading two in Sydney Gai Waterhouse and Andrew Bott.

She is nicely bred by Written Tycoon from Miss Debutante, and has only the two runs the first being an unlucky fourth at her first outing.

Another smart type, Fully Lit, in the same stable, won the Inglis Millenium for the twoyear-olds in good style, after drawing the car park at Randwick and was strong to the line.

He is a nice type of colt, well-named by Hellbent from Sunlit, prepared by Gai Waterhouse and Andrew Bott, and has won his first two.

He could be a chance at reasonable odds.

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Fast Track

● Blue Diamond Stakes favourite Coleman. Racing Photos. resilience but an element of ambition, Racing SA CEO, Vaughn Lynch, spoke to Jessica Owers about the renewed optimism of the industry, the relationship with the State Government and the importance of the health of the feature South Australian Group One races.

No such blue skies for Tassie racing, with the State Government abolishing the racing industry’s chief watchdog, the Office of Racing Integrity, after the scathing findings of the Murrihy report.

However, the Government didn’t act on the key individuals from the Harness Racing Industry identified in the report.

It took Tas Racing to do that later, with leading trainer, Ben Yole among those warned off.

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New battles, wars

■ Rumours have been circling for a few weeks that the already testy relationship between Tabcorp and Racing NSW was headed to the Courts.

So, it was no surprise to see a directions hearing, between the two parties scheduled for the NSW Supreme Court.

How significant will be the outcome be, with the pair in a 99-year relationship in a deal signed in 1998.

Of more pressing concern is the exclusive deal between Tabcorp and Racing NSW which is slated to run until 2033.

Neither party is happy with what they are getting out of that and the newly minted $864 million deal for Tabcorp in Victoria has got the minds at Druitt Street wondering how they can do better from their Tabcorp agreement.

It has only been five years since South Australian Racing hit rock bottom, with funding cuts, reduced revenue, government indifference and

■ Applications for the 2024 intake of Thoroughbred Breeders Australia flagship training program are under way.

Developed in response to industry staffing shortages, the 12 month course is designed to target people from outside Breeding and Racing and introduce them to Australia’s vibrant thoroughbred sector.

It provides them with the foundational skills and knowledge needed to build successful careers.

Now in its seventh year, the program has proved a successful pathway with close to 90 per cent of trainees continuing to work in the industry after completing the course.

“Fast Track offers anyone with a passion for horses the opportunity to begin a career with thoroughbreds, regardless of their background r level of hands-on experience,” says TBA Chief Executive Tom Reilly.

“Walking around the Magic Millions sales a few weeks ago, it was great to see so many of our past trainees working for farm, a number of who had no horse experience before starting on the program, and who may not have found their way into the Industry otherwise”.

Among the diverse graduates of the program so far are an electrician, a beauty therapist, an Army veteran, a café barista, and a cricket coach, all of who were looking for a career change.

Successful applicants commence a full-time paid traineeship with a stud farm, while studying for a Certificate 111 Horse Breeding - a nationally recognised formal qualification.To complement the on-the-job learning, students attend two intensive learning blocks in Scone (NSW), six weeks in total.

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HUGE NIGHT FOR LEE FAMILY AT TERANG ■ Ecklin South’s Lee family - Mother Marg (trainer) and sons Jason and Glenn and Paddy enjoyed a most rewarding night at Terang on Saturday, not only winning the $40,000 Terang Co-Op Terang Pacing Cup, but also snaring the trifecta in the $25,000 Morsbearings Terang Trotters Cup, both races over the staying trip of 2680 metres much to the delight of the Levarg Racing Group consisting of many family members who shared in the ownership of both winners.

■ 5Y0 Captaintreacherous-Miss Dream Star mare Jilliby Willow driven by Jason led virtually throughout from gate three in the pacing cup and despite being challenged during the race – defied all efforts to beat her, scoring by a metre from the boys cousin Mattie Craven’s trained and driven Fides (gate six) which raced exposed for the last lap and a half.

Mount Gambier rank outsider Springfield Affair after trailing the winner from the pole held third 2 metres away, with Sew What a slashing fourth after racing three wide from the bell. In quarters of 32.5, 31.6, 27.7 and 27.8 after a lead time of 81.2 seconds, Jilliby Willow returned a mile rate of 2-00.6, recording her 7th victory in only 22 outings.

■ Five year old Love You-The Sun Goddess gelding Keayang Chucky (10m) driven by Glenn vacated a one/one trip midrace to zoom past stablemate Keayang Xena (barrier four) before handing over to Keayang Ignite placing the stablemates one, two and three along the markers with a circuit to travel.

Coming off the inside on the home turn, Keayang Chucky was too strong in the run to the wire to greet the judge 3.8 metres in advance of Keayang Ignite, with Keayang Xena third a metre back. In quarters of 31.3, 32.4, 29.5 and 28.5 after a lead time of 83.8 seconds, Keayang Chucky returned a 2-02.9 mile rate.

Marvellous M’boro

■ Marvellous Maryborough commenced the week on Monday February 12 with a ten event program of entertaining racing.

Trainer Faye McEwan’s 4Y0 Trixton-Casa Fundada mare Jansu was victorious in the 1690 metre Alderbaran Park Trotters Mobile. Handled to perfection by Josh Duggan who does most of the stable driving, Jansu settled four back along the markers from gate four as Reigning Lillies despite racing roughly was able to assume control running into the first turn crossing Ivar a stablemate of the winner.

Coming away from the pegs in the last lap to race outside the leader, Jansu raced clear on turning to register a 6.9 metre margin over Tetra (three pegs), with Reigning Lillies third 3 metres back. Ivar looked a place hope only for breaking on the final bend. The mile rate 2-00.2.

■ Monegeetta trainer David Miles combined with Nick Beale to land the Peter Egan Bi-Rite Electrical Concession Drivers Pace over 1690 metres with Rockaway Beach, a 4Y0 Downbytheseaside-Soho New York gelding.

Taken back to the tail from gate two on the second line as Onwatch (gate three) led, Rockaway Beach still a long way off the leader coming to the home turn, sprouted wings out wide in the straight to blouse Nivekalon Punta along the sprint lane off the back of the pacemaker by a head returning an identical mile rate of 2-00.2 the same as Jansu. Onwatch held down third in a tight finish a head away.

■ Meredith co-trainers Emmett and Richard Brosnan brought up two wins in succession with in form 7Y0 Majestic Son-A Touch Of Sun mare Homonym by taking the Maryborough Golf Club Trotters Handicap over 2190 metres.

In an impressive performance, Homonym after beginning fast from 10 metres raced uncovered outside Countess Chiron (barrier three) before striding clear on the final bend to greet the judge by an easy 13.7 metres from Kyvalley Heist (10m) which had every opportunity trailing, moving to one/one approaching the home turn. You No Ill Be Late was third 4.9 metres back coming from well back after a slow beginng. The rate 2-01.5.

■ Glen Park trainer Zac Steenhuis used the services of top Bendigo based reinsman Jack Laugher aboard 6Y0 Artspeak-Victree Bonita mare Our Ultimate Bonny to record an all of the way victory in the 1690 metre Carisbrook Mo-

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with Len Baker tors Pace. Allowed to run from gate five, Our Ultimate Bonny ran her rivals ragged to score by 13.3 metres from a death-seating Kyloan Queen who fought on courageously in a mile rate of 1-56.8. Murial (one/one) was third 7.4 metres back.

Double Day

■ Two meetings Wednesday Geelong in the afternoon and Echuca at night.

At Geelong it was a day of doubles, betting plunges and long shot winners.

■ Marong co-trainer Terry Gange and wife Jacina Allan-Gange snared a double after handy 7Y0 Modern Art-Caro Ella gelding Mister Jimaringle scored in the 2100 metre Hoyts Pace and smart 6Y0 Changeover-Jomeka gelding Bullapark Beno the Haras Des Trotteurs Trotters Mobile over the same trip, both driven by James Herbertson.

Mister Jimaringle first up since last October trailed the poleline leader Otis Rising from a solo second line draw enjoying a sweet passage until the bell when Jilliby Typhoon after being trapped wide from gate six surged forward to cross and lead putting Mister Jimaringle in a nasty pocket three pegs.

Extricated to be one/one in the last lap before easing three wide on the final bend, Mister Jimaringle in a punishing finish did best to prevail by a neck from Otis Rising along the sprint lane, with Florenceofkintail (one/two) third a neck back.

The mile rate 1-57.4. Bullapark Beno (gate five) was able to cross leader Kyvalley Surfrider (gate two) shortly after the start before coasting to the wire 10.1 metres in advance of a deathseating Floating Mountain (gate four) which battled on gamely. Roughie Nuclear Attitude (gate three) was third from three pegs 15 metres back. The mile rate 2-04.3.

■ Bolinda trainer Kari Males had a long wait to chalk up her double – Art Major-Princess Cassi filly Harro Hill driven by neighbour Josh Duggan taking the first event – the Camp Quality Convoy Geelong Feb 18 3Y0 & Older Maiden Pace over 1609 metres and 7Y0 Somebeach-somewhere-Gift Bromac gelding Gilty By The Beach (Michael Bellman) race eight - the Geelong High Speed Racing Feb 23 Pace again over 1609 metres.

Harro Hill began fast from gate six to lead and was never headed, accounting for Pad Thai (four pegs) and Atomic Glory (five pegs after a slow beginning). The margins 16.6 metres by a half head in a mile rate of 1-57.8. Gilty By The Beach brought up his 11th success from 62 outings and after enjoying a great passage one/ one from gate two on the second line, peeled three wide to join the heaving supported pacemaker Thestatesman (gate four) backed for plenty on turning, by 2.9 metres in a mile rate of 1-58.4. Myzarmi after trailing the leader from outside the front line was third 5 metres back.

■ Allendale owner/trainer Adam Stephens’ 7Y0 Bettors Delight-Lombo Madam Lashe gelding was another to bring up multiple wins (12 from 164 with 48 placings) when taking the 2100 metre Hoyts Food Pace. Restrained from gate five to settle one/one as hot favourite Etiz Amodel led from gate four, reinsman Jordan Leedham not happy with the tempo vacated the prime spot

before outstaying his rivals to score by 4.6 metres in 2-02.3 from El Awoman along the sprint lane from gate three after trailing the pacemaker, with Etiz Amodel 2.4 metres away in third place.

■ Berrinal (Heathcote) trainer Glenn Bull’s horses are always hard to hold out when they lead and such was the case at Echuca when 5Y0 Pet Rock-Golden Valour mare Alcatraz Girl driven by neighbour Sean O’Sullivan landed the Rich River Calisthenics Pace over the short 1755 metre trip.

Beginning fast from gate three, Alcatraz Girl enjoyed an easy time before kicking clear on turning, but only just lasted by a head from Epic Orion (gate three on the second line) which raced outside her and wouldn’t give in. Elenna which trailed the winner from gate two held third 2.2 metres back without ever looking likely. The mile rate 1-58.7.

■ Gordon trainer Tim McGuigan used the services of Tayla French to capture the 1755 metre Hauslers Echuca 3Y0 Maiden Pace with Bettes Blue Violet, a daughter of Heston Blue Chip and Artoripace who was making her second race appearance.

Given an easy time from gate two following the poleline leader Sue Nien, Bettes Blue Violet used the sprint lane to prevail by 2.9 metres over Sue Nien in a rate of 2-01.5. American Boxer (four wide home turn off a three wide trail from the rear) after being taken back from outside the front line was third 1.1 metres away.

■ Ballendella trainer Mark Thompson’s lightly raced 7Y0 Art Major-Dieing Secret mare Dieing Art was ultra impressive in the Team Teal – Womencan Mares Pace over 1755 metres much to the delight of owner/breeder Sue-Ellen Thompson.

Driven by Ellen Tormey, Dieing Art starting from the extreme draw pushed through at the start to land one/one as well supported Tyabb Wonder led from gate four. Vacating the prime spot to race exposed mid-race, Dieing Art raced clear prior to the home turn to win in a breeze 18.4 metres in advance of Calypso Mistress which followed the weakening pacemaker, with Polly Peachum (one/two) running her usual honest race for third 3.4 metres back. The mile rate 1-56.5.

■ Charlton’s Mark Boyle who has been in the business for many years was successful with 6Y0 Tell All-Slap On A Hat gelding Yapper in the 1755 metre Pro Rodeo 23rd Feb @ Echuca HRC Pace.

Raced by Mark and wife Janice, Yapper driven by Ewa Justice led throughout from gate three to just last by a head from Regal Rock along the sprint lane after trailing from the pole, with Pappa Leo (three back the markers) third 4.5 metres back in a peg dominated finish. The mile rate 1-59.5.

Ewa Justice was to finish the night with a treble, the other two being Another Nien (Rich River Golf Club Pace) and Sports Wrack (Echuca Moama Show Society BBQ Pace) trained by father John. Another Nien led while Sports Wrack raced in the open.

Sweet Trail

■ Bendigo was Thursday’s fixture and Ardmona trainer/driver Donna Castles snared the Lyn McPherson Memorial Breed For Speed Bronze Trotters Series (2nd Heat) over 1650 metres with honest 7Y0 Bacardi Lindy-Tender Annie mare Lindy Grace in a 1-59.8 mile rate.

Enjoying a sweet trail from gate two on the back of the speedy polemarker Christmas Babe, Lindy Grace used the sprint lane to register a 2 metre margin over the leader, with Stick With Me (three wide from gate six) to race exposed before taking a one/one trail when Diamonds N Roses went forward to occupy that spot third a head away.

■ It was a local victory when Longlea’s Paul and Rebecca Morrissey’s home bred 5Y0 Wishing Stone-Canadian Dream mare Wish Upon A Dream greeted the judge in the 2150 metre Haras Des Trotteurs Handicap.

Driven by Michael Bellman, Wish Upon A Dream after a fast beginning from 20 metres was able to assume control and rated to perfection, held too many guns for Crookwell Eyes which led from barrier two before racing roughly which allowed Wish Upon A Dream to cross.

Sulky Snippets This Week

■ Monday – Warragul, Tuesday – Mildura, Wednesday – Bendigo, Thursday – Horsham/ Shepparton, Friday – Geelong, Saturday – Melton, Sunday - Cranbourne.

Tweedledee (20m) one/one – three wide last lap was third. The margins 6.7 by 1.2 metres in a mile rate of 2-00.9.

■ Champion mare Queen Elida (Chris Alford) showed her qualities by scoring a narrow victory in the Lyn McPherson Memorial Breed For Speed Gold Trotters Series over 1650 metres.

The 6Y0 daughter of Love You and Queen Kenny trained by Brent Lilley at Bolinda has had an arduous season and had to pull out all stops to blouse the leader Revelstoke (gate five) after going forward from the tail in the final circuit to register a half neck margin, Egret (gate two) which trailed the leader was third 10 metres back. The mile rate 1-57.5.

■ Myola trainer/driver Graham McDermott’s very honest 4Y0 Sebastian K-Amelia Darling mare I Dream Of Millie registered her 4th victory in 30 outings when taking the 1650 metre Lyn McPherson Memorial Breed For Speed Silver Trotters Series (2nd Heat).

Enjoying the run of the race from the pole on the back of Royal Charlotte (gate six), I Dream Of Millie used the sprint lane to score by 2.5 metres from Aldebaran Demi (three pegs from gate two) in a 2-00.4 mile rate. Valerie Lane after being taken back from gate four ran on late from a long way back for third 1.5 metres away. The winner may have been lucky to keep the race as she ran inside four marker pegs approaching the home turn.

Neat meeting

■ Melton held a neat meeting on Friday and Toolern Vale trainer Joe Vassallo kept up his good record with squaregaiters after Orlando Vico-Im Lady Angus 4Y0 mare Lady Vici (Greg Sugars) led throughout at her second race appearance to land the Swift Signs Pace over 2240 metres, reaching the wire 5.8 metres in advance of first starter Sellaronda (one/one) from gate three on the second line to join the winner on the home turn looking dangerous, with another first starter Kyvalley Monarch (gate two second line - one/two – one/one home turn) before dropping down to the sprint lane to be 4.5 metres away third. The mile rate 2-01.3.

■ Veteran87- year-old Deanside owner/trainer Charlie Attard combined with Hamilton’s Jackie Barker to capture the Lifestyle Communities Pace over 1720 metres with smart 4Y0 Rock N Roll Heaven-Ruby Slippers entire Layden in a mile rate of 1-54.

Given a lovely passage training the leader Popcornfriday from gate three, Layden after angling away from the markers on the final bend, ran home stylishly to score by 5.1 metres from the hot favourite Bay Of Biscay (three wide last lap from the tail) and Lenard Ess (four pegs) for 17 year old Tasmanian Brodie Davis who was two metres back third.

■ Croydon owner/trainer Graeme McIntosh (69) had trained 25 winners coning into the 2240 metre Hyland Racing Colours Pace and added another to the tally when 12Y0 Panspacific-Captain Seznicki gelding Wattlebank Flyer at start number 252 greeted the judge at start 252.

Driven by Sean O’Sullivan, Wattlebank Flyer was taken back to the tail after being trapped wide from outside the front line as Go George Go led from the pole. Going forward three wide solo in the last lap, Wattlebank Flyer strode clear on turning to greet the judge by a half head only from Four Lonely Nights which trailed him home from four back in the running line. Glenline ran on late from three back in the moving line for third 1.2 metres back. The mile rate 2-00.7.

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Local History

Opening up the Upper Goulburn ■ The possibility of bringing people to the Upper Goulburn by water rather than railway was raised in a letter to the editor of The Argus on May 8, 1863: “Permit me, through your valuable columns, to insert a few facts concerning the Goulburn River and its resources.

“My views ot the time were to traffic upon the river, but I found it impracticable, from practical ex perience afterwards, in navigating the Goulburn River.

“I purchased a boat in Melbourne and sent her up to Seymour. I should only have sent her to Tallarook, as I should have saved ten miles of the journey by so doing; but I succeeded in navigating the Goulburn as far as the junction of the Big River, with a laden boat, after encountering numberless difficulties from drift timber and gravelly shallows or rapids, single-handed and alone, at a time when the river was very low - as low as it has beon known to be for years.

“The dead timber was the greatest difficulty in the undertaking.

There are parts of the river where a seventy-four would float; some as fine reaches in the river, resembling the Thames.

“The first reach is near Mr. Brook's Station, at Tallarook. There is one place where there are some granite rocks near there.

“The next fine reach of water is near Mr. Kerr's Station, near Yea or Muddy Creek. The next fine reach of water is near Mr. Maxwell's station is fine a reach of water as the eye could be hold.

“The next and finest reach of water in the river is near Mr. Thomm's station, upwards of six miles in length, which is as far as ever the river could be made navigable.

“There are no mining operations going on until you arrive near the junction of what is termed Snob's Creek.

“There is another fine reach of water near Mr. Close's station; another near Mr. McKenzie's station, and a bad shallow rapid near Mr. Johnstone’s station.

“But the greatest difficulty I had to contend with was the dead timber, trees reaching right across the river as temporory bridges for foot passengers, many a time having to unload my boat and launch her over those trees.

“But having once com menced the task, I was determined to accomplish it, or die in the attempt.

“From Snob's Cieek to thejunction of the Big River, there is nothing but rocky bars and rapids, which made it very difficult to get along.

“There are bad places at the junction of the Reedy Creek and King Parrot Creek. There is a punt across the river at Mr. Brook's station; there is anothor being built at Mr. Close's Station, for the purposo of crossing the river, “There is a road leading towards Merton and Mansfield, which is said to be much nearer to the Upper Goulburn diggings than going round

by Longwood.

“But what I wish to point out is the beautiful fiats of fine agricultural land on the banks of the Goulburn, where tho beautiful waving corn ought to be, orchards, and vineyards, instead of its being sheep-walks and cattle runs, and the haunt of the opossum, kanguroo, and native bear.

“Let the Government make the river navigable, and then see how

● Goulburn River. Photo: Lindsay G. Cumming. Circa 1910-1940. the industry of man wonld change one ex periences on being lowered gularly with Gisborne, the Gap, and the scene. Think of the beautiful little for the first time down a deep shaft the other road townships. And then the incessant rattle of coaches arrivhomes and villages that must soon into the bowels of the earth.

“From Melbourne to Jericho, ing and departing (for Kilmore is the spring up from such an undertaking.

“Let us first look at our natural re however, this son of Adam went. By central depot for McIvor, Yea, sources before wo go too deeply into solitary, peaceful glades and rocky Beechworth, Wood's Point, etc., etc.) artificial ones - I mean railways, that mountain defiles, through pictures- give quite a bustling air of prosperity cost such an enormous sums of quely winding valleys, and on luxuri- to what under any circumstances ant river banks, a circuitous route of would be put down as thriving. monoy.

“The success of Kilmore as a nearly 200 miles led us to that miserI remain, Sir, A WELL-WISHER OF MY able mining village, which as the township is attri butable mainly to the ADOPTEDLAND. crow flies could be reached in eighty- circumstance of her being self-reliJunction of Big River, five, or at most 100 miles; and I was ant. Her rich acres of black soil, that extend for miles around, tilled by a Upper Goulburn at Jericho.

“Of course, if there had been any stout-handed population of practical ★ “It is with the greatest regret (says sentiment in me, I should have tried Irish farmers, render her less depenthe Kilmore Examiner) we have to to trace something of the ancient city dent upon the road traffic than many record the sudden death of Mr. of that name in the Alpine hamlet - of her rivals.

“She has her gold mines, too, but Duncan McLeish, of Glenmore Sta- something in its situation, its surtion, Muddy Creek,” rteported The roundings, its inhabitants, its these do not appear likely to secure her any very large share in Mr. buildlngs, and its air.

Argus (Jun. 1, 1866).

“Not being given, however, to sen- Knight's golden pyramid.

“On the evening of Monday last, “Indeed one of the mines, faceMr. McLeish was proceeding home timentalism, I saw simply a congregation of money-grubbers, living a tiously but most appropriately, named from Yea with his dray loaded.

“When within three miles of his hard life, and a dirty one too; "The Hope Deferred," has hitherto house, in going along a sideling, the uncheered, unless by grog or the pros- yielded largely of its namesake, but dray capsized, and buried the unfor- pect of seducing capitalists into ven- has failed to show any colour of " the tunate gentleman under it and the turing their cash and credit; men pos- root of all evil."

“A visitor to Kilmore could not fail sessing all the fierce passions of the load.

“Death must have been instanta- gold-fever, without even the self-con- to be struck with the number of churches and the discordant music neous. The habits of Mr. McLeish trol of mono- maniacs.

“But it is hardly fair to commence of their rival bells on Sunday mornnot being such as to cause the least suspicion in the minds of his family at the end of the journey; rather let ing.

“Away they go, each striving to as to his safety, they had no uneasi- the reader accompany me.

“The first day's setting sun gave drown the other, or make its own iron ness about him that night, and concluded that he was staying with his us his final scorch with horizontal rays tongue the most uproarious.

“Excepting perhaps in a packer's as we entered the Tipperary of brother at Yea. camp, so much discordant metal clat“Next day the sad intelligence of Victoria — Kilmore.

“In bygone times a jollier little ter can nowhere else be heard. Why their father's death was communicated to them by Mr. Bruce, a township did not exist than this same can you not be sweet, Kilmore Sabgentleman residing at Mr. Millar's Kilmore. If there was a deal of brogue bath bells?

“But if the ears of a stranger are and dirt, there was also a full allowstation.

“Mr. McLeish was celebrated for ance of Irish hospitality for the regaled with harmony, his eyes are his hospitality to the bush traveller, stranger, and a glimpse or two of " feasted too. The tocsin of the free Presbyterians generally strikes up rich or poor ; all were welcome to raal loife" it he liked it. his homestead.

“But the Kilmore of the past is no last, and when it gives its melancholy “He was a man possessed of good more. It's like the harp in Tara's-hall, note of warning it is well to post yourself at the hotel window, and contemgeneral information and unimpeach- that once — etc., etc. able habits."

“Just look at the Kilmore of 1866, plate the bundles of gorgeous finery ★ represented in our most respectable that are aired in the township once a The Herald (Jan. 3, 1867) spoke Parliament by the Hon. R. D. Ire- week.

“There is something, as the drawof the Upper Goulburn region: land. Its huts and hovels are gone.

“From Melbourne to Jericho is a “The Dunrobin has ceased to be ing professor says, " to educate the journey that calls up the most un- the ‘swells' house. Handsome eye ; " scarlet and bright chrome yelpleasant recollections to one who has churches are there, elegant banks and low, sky-blue and pea-green, with had the misfortune to travel this public buildings, hospital, Mechan- orange ribbons. The tout ensemble weary road by Jordan; and in the ics' Institute, comfortable private is ravissant. Without much stretch of mind of any adventurer about to un- dwellings, and imposing-looking mills the imagination, I could fancy the king of the Ashanters was holding a dertake the trip, a sense of dreamy and shops. oppressiveness makes itself felt, “The town ship has even a well- levee of his aristocracy on some fessomething akin to the feeling which to-do air about it, that contrasts sin- tive occasion.

“And if you are a disciple of Lavater — a student of physiognomy —there is ample material for prosecuting your inquiries. There is certainly a degree of monotony about a long procession of high cheek-bones and red hair, but then this varied by the unceasing change that is apparent in the direction which Providence has given to the human proboscis.

“Here it points, like a finger post, straight ahead, there it takes the form of a pick-axe or of the cockatoo's upper mandible, and now it soars aloft, as if scorning all that is earthy, or retires within itself in the form of the flat pug.

“Talk of phreno logy and character, it is not half as reliable as noseology. But the good people have all gone to church, the bells are silent, the preachers are sweating in their pul pits, the congregations are perspiring gently, whilst an aroma of the "great unwashed" and a little onion begins to pervade the house of prayer.

“Tell the stable boy to bring the horses round, and let us leave unseen. Here is a shilling for the redheaded, wide-mouthed " junior ostler."

“His ruddy head mat, through which a wide-toothed comb is made to struggle once a week, on the Sabbath morn is redolent of rancid mutton fat.

“Onward we go, and ten miles of capital road brings us to one of the most comfortable inns out of Melbourne. Here at Broadford is the king of innkeepers — George Vinge.

“A finer specimen of his class is not to be met with in the Southern hemisphere. We cannot pass his Sunday Creek hotel without making a call, and the host taps his oldest and best. May prosperity attend the rotund good fellow, and may he be rewarded for the good drink he gave me on this sultry day.

“Here we leave the metal road, turning to the right, make for Reedy Creek, a deserted-looking old diggings. A few half-starved Celestials hang about the environs of what was once a go-a-head place.

“That was, when reefs were yielding 4oz. and 6oz. to the ton, and before the said reefs had run out.

“Now about ten companies are struggling along with in different prospects. One company paid a dividend of L1 a share the other day and simultaneously made a call of 30s.

“That's mining with a vengeance, but it's a deal better than calling up all the capital and then then "officially winding-up," which involves some further contribution, after having relieved you of your full liability.

Oh, this mining !

“Why, it's a contraband subject now at most tables. You might as well say " How's your poor feet?" as " How does your mining spec get on?" It's an insult, put it any way you will.

“This same Reedy Creek has ruined enough, one would think, if enough could he a caution ; but still speculators go on.

“New victims put their hands in their pockets, and Mr. Noel's harvest is never fully garnered.

“From Reedy Creek we continue our way through fertile valleys as yet uncultivated. This is the home of the bronzewing and wallaby. Even the inexorable free selectors have not meddled here, and soon we stand on the top of what is known as Murchison's Hill ● To Be Continued

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