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EMERGENCY IN NORTH

Fresh cases in Reservoir, Diamond Creek. New testing in Epping

■ MELBOURNE’S North is providing freshcases of the state’s Coronavirus ‘hot spots’, according to Victorian health officials.

Reservoir, Diamond Creek, Wollert and Mill Park are in the national spotlight after recording a spike in COVID-19 cases in the past week.

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● Brett Sutton, Health Officer, warns about hot spots.

Residents in these local areas are being cautioned by Premier Daniel Andrews to stay at home. Locals are being refused entry to caravan parks and tourism venues elsewhere in the state.

The Victorian Government aunched a targeted blitz across 10 priority suburbs with a team of 800 testers to zero-in on community transmission with a fleet of mobile vans.

Residents of these suburbs will receive free testing – with or without symptoms.

On the advice of the Chief Health Officer, priority suburbs include Keilor Downs, Broadmeadows, Maidstone, Albanvale, SunshineWest, Hallam, Brunswick West, Fawkner, Reservoir and Pakenham, with Keilor Downs and Broadmeadows identified as the top two and focus of testing over the coming days.

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A Coburg family outbreak, with a known close contact returning a positive test., brings the total number of cases linked to this outbreak to 15.

A case has also been notified in a healthcare worker linked to the Orygen Youth Health facility in Footscray. It is believed the worker completed shifts while infectious.

The Victorian Government has announced a tightening of the rules and has reduced the number of visitors you can have in your home to five. Outside of the home, people can now gather in groups of up to 10 only.

Second wave hits across the North ■ On the advice of the Chief Health Officer, priority suburbs include Broadmeadows, Fawkner, Reservoir and Keilor Downs.

A staff member at the Red Cross processing facility Lifeblood has tested positive.

Contact tracing is under way and cleaning has been undertaken.

The total number of coronavirus (COVID19) cases in Victoria is 2099, with 75 new cases reported on Monday (June 29).

The overall total has increased by 71, with four cases reclassified.

Within Victoria, 14 new cases are linked to outbreaks, 37 new cases have been identified through routine testing, 23 cases are under investigation and one case was detected in a returned traveller in hotel quarantine.

There have been no new deaths reported.

To date, 20 people have died from coronavirus in Victoria.

There have been 271 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Victoria that have been acquired through unknown transmission. There are currently 288 active cases in Victoria.

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Virus Updates Pandemic alters travel patterns

■ The Satte Government says it is making it easier for people and goods to get around Melbourne with better technology, more specialist staff and stronger enforcement of clearways in response to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Ben Carroll, Minister for Roads and Road Safety, this week unveiled a $340 million package of measures to make it easier for people and freight to get around on our roads.

The Coronavirus pandemic has dramatically altered the way Melburnians move around the city with more people now expected to use cars to get around.

The number of people making trips on Melbourne’s roads each day is increasing, with road traffic now only 17 per cent below normal levels, while passenger numbers on public transport are 71 per cent less than the same time last year.

To keep Melburnians moving during this time, the Government is ramping up direct traffic interventions by tasking more response crews and traffic engineers with tackling congestion hotspots, incidents and blockages on the network.

Three key traffic hotspots in the western, eastern and south eastern suburbs of Melbourne will also be blanketed with the technology and resources to help keep traffic moving, reduce delays and provide drivers with better traffic information.

Almost 700 CCTV cameras will be installed to identify bottlenecks as soon as they start and more than 200 wireless travel time sensors and 40 new visual message boards will put live traffic data in the hands of our traffic management centre and drivers.

Six extra incident response crews and dozens more specialist traffic engineers will be hired to keep our roads moving around the clock – creating jobs and reducing delays from unexpected events.

The timing of hundreds of traffic lights – along with traffic patterns and crash data – will be analysed and re-sequenced to maximise traffic flow along some of the busiest routes in the targeted areas.

Clearways across inner-Melbourne will also be strongly enforced with new penalties for those that park illegally and all arterial road clearways within 20 kilometres of the CBD will be strengthened to tow-away zone status.

Road occupation charges to charge developers for blocking precious lanes on arterial roads during building works will recommence from July 20, after they were suspended in response to the Coronavirus outbreak.

“This is a comprehensive plan to create more space on Melbourne’s roads and keep people and goods moving as we continue to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. For more information visit vicroads.vic.gov.au,” Mr Carroll said.

“The way we travel around Melbourne has been massively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic – our plan will mean people spend less time stuck in traffic and more time at home with their families, said Ben Carroll, Minister for Roads and Road Safety.

“We’re building more roads and adding lanes through our unprecedented Big Build – now we want to ensure our entire road system works as efficiently as possible as we continue to deal with coronavirus.”

Temperature checks ■ Travellers and accommodation operators will benefit from on-site temperature testing over the school holidays, with infrared thermometers being distributed across the state to help keep Victorians safe.

About 4800 thermometers are on their way to holiday locations as part of the Victorian Government’s efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus. In addition, coronavirus testing clinics will be established at popular destinations on the Great Ocean Road and in the Alps: Lorne, Apollo Bay, Falls Creek, Mount Hotham and Mount Buller.

Accommodation providers with communal facilities will be given priority access.

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Coronavirus emergency ■ Some 75 new Coronavirus cases were reported across Victoria on Monday (June 29).

The total number of Coronavirus (COVID19) cases in Victoria was 2099.

The overall total increased by 71, with four cases reclassified.

Within Victoria, 14 new cases are linked to outbreaks, 37 new cases have been identified through routine testing, 23 cases are under investigation and one case was detected in a returned traveller in hotel quarantine.

There have been no new deaths reported.

To date, 20 people have died from Coronavirus in Victoria.

There have been 271 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Victoria that have been acquired through unknown transmission. There are currently 288 active cases in Victoria.

Currently, nine people with coronavirus infection are in hospital, including one patient in intensive care. 1789 people have recovered from the virus.

Of the total 2099 cases, there have been 1772 in metropolitan Melbourne and 247 in regional Victoria. The total number of cases includes 1104 men and 993 women. More than 792,000 tests have been processed to date.

“Of today’s new cases linked to outbreaks, one case is linked to the North Melbourne family outbreak - bringing the total in this outbreak to 22,” said Monday’s statement by the Department.

“Three new cases are linked to the Brimbank family outbreak – bringing the total number of cases in this outbreak to nine.

“A link has been established between these outbreaks. Three new case are linked to the Stamford Plaza Hotel, taking that outbreak total to 23 and three new cases are linked to a Truganina family outbreak, taking that total to five.

“One new case is a close contact linked to the Wollert outbreak – bringing the total number of cases in this outbreak to 10. Three new cases are linked to a new family outbreak in Patterson Lakes and Lysterfield – bringing the total number of cases to four.

“Cases are linked to a number of new schools including Queen of Peace Parish Primary School in Altona Meadows, Aitken Hill Primary in Craigieburn, Maribyrnong College, Footscray High School, Port Phillip Specialist School and Al-Taqwa College, Truganina.

“All schools will undergo a deep clean of affected classroom and common areas, and close contacts will be required to quarantine.

“Guardian Childcare and Education in Abbotsford has closed for cleaning until Wednesday following a positive case in a child.

Cleaning and contact tracing are under way.

“Other key cases include a healthcare worker at The Melbourne Clinic in Richmond. Close contacts among patients and staff have been identified and contacted, and the facility will be cleaned and the outbreak squad is visiting today.

“A staff member at the Red Cross processing facility Lifeblood has tested positive.

Contact tracing is under way and cleaning has been undertaken.

“This is the 13th consecutive day of doubledigit case growth in Victoria, with a continuing and concerning number of new cases associated with transmission in households and families.”

The Victorian Government has launched a targeted blitz across 10 priority suburbs with a team of 800 testers to zero in on community transmission with a fleet of mobile vans.

Over the coming week, residents of these suburbs will receive free testing – with or without symptoms.

On the advice of the Chief Health Officer, priority suburbs include Keilor Downs, Broadmeadows, Maidstone, Albanvale, Sunshine West, Hallam, Brunswick West, Fawkner, Reservoir and Pakenham, with Keilor Downs and Broadmeadows identified as the current focus of testing.

“It remains critical to practice good hygiene in and outside the home – wash your hands regularly, cough and sneeze into a tissue or your elbow and try to avoid touching

Cases by local government area

■ Latest Coronavirus figures, identified by local government areas, were released on Monday (June 29). Here is a selection in The Local Paper group area: ■ Hume, 139 (confirmed cases ever, 54 active cases ■ Brimbank, 115, 32 ■ Melbourne, 105, 11 ■ Stonnington, 101, 4 ■ Moreland, 99, 26 ■ Banyule, 96, 1 ■ Boroondara, 74, 0 ■ Moonee Valley, 69, 29 ■ Whittlesea, 58, 16 ■ Darebin, 57, 8 ■ Monash, 53, 0 ■ Yarra, 41, 9 ■ Manningham, 33, 0 ■ Maribyrnong, 31, 9 ■ Nillumbik, 27, 1 ■ Yarra Ranges, 26, 1 ■ Whitehorse, 25, 0 ■ Knox, 23, 6 ■ Hobsons Bay, 22, 2 ■ Maroondah, 16, 0 ■ Greater Shepparton, 14, 0 ■ Mitchell, 12, 2 ■ Macedon Ranges, 9, 0 ■ Benalla, 3, 0 ■ Mansfield, 3, 0 ■ Moorabool, 3, 0 ■ Murrindindi, 2, 0 ■ Strathbogie, 2, 0 ■ State Total, 2099, 288

COVID-19 tests

■ Testing for COVID-19 can give some much-needed information to help understand and manage this viral infection on an individual, local, national and global level.

“The most reliable way to test someone for a current COVID-19 infection is with what we call a PCR test, which is the test being administered at the COVID-19 clinics around the country right now,” says Dr Jill Thistlethwaite, medical adviser at NPS MedicineWise and GP. “A PCR test can detect the virus which causes COVID-19 if it’s present on a swab, usually taken from the back of your nose and throat.”

Medical tests are rarely 100 per cent accurate, Dr Thistlewaite said. your face,” Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton said.

“Stay 1.5 metres away from anyone you don’t live with and avoid crowds, especially indoors. If you can keep working from home – you must keep working from home.

“We have made some great progress in slowing the spread of coronavirus, but we are still seeing new cases in the community.

“We have launched a targeted testing blitz across 10 priority suburbs and encourage locals in these areas – especially if you have symptoms – to come forward for testing and help us find and contain the virus.

“The Victorian Government has also announced a tightening of the rules and has reduced the number of visitors you can have in your home to five. Outside of the home, people can now gather in groups of up to 10 only.

“These moves are important to keeping our community safe and to ensure COVID-19 does not get away from us. We do not want Victoria to suffer like many major cities around the world who have been devastated by the severe impacts of COVID-19.

“Don’t take this disease lightly. if you feel unwell with any symptoms of coronavirus, however mild, you should stay home and get tested.

“If you have any fever, chills, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, and loss of sense of smell or taste - stay home, don’t go in to work and don’t visit friends and family. Get tested and stay at home until you get the result,” Prof. Sutton said.

Local Briefs NAIDOC Week

■ Arts Centre Melbourne will be celebrating Victorian NAIDOC Week with a range of digital content being released from July 5-12 as part of its Together With You initiative.

This VicNAIDOC offering includes archival performances of Jack Charles v The Crown, A Not So Traditional Story and an Vic NAIDOC Concert - Always Was, Always Will Be - from Hamer Hall in partnership with Aboriginal Victoria, 3KND, VACCHO and Victoria Together.

Other features include recordings from Tell It Like It Is - First Nations Hip Hop Forum hosted by the Australian Music Vault, Australian Music Vault Long Play Series interviews with Dr Lou Bennett from Tiddas and legendary musician Archie Roach; as well as a range of stories which showcase the cultural impact of the First Nations community across the arts.

Holiday programs ■ The Eltham Leisure Centre will be offering a two-week school holiday program through Team Kids until Friday, July 10.

The Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre, and the Community Bank Stadium Diamond Creek will offer a one-week school holiday program through Team Kids from Monday (July 6) to Friday (July 10). Please note, the program will only run in the second week of the holidays following the centres’ anticipated reopening today (Wed., July 1).

Online safety care ■ Police are urging people to be vigilant as the current increase in online activity and socialising brings increased risk to the safety of children.

Detectives from the Victorian Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team (JACET), which is comprised of both Victoria Police and AFP investigators, have seen a marked increase in the sharing of child exploitation material via Peer 2 Peer (P2P) sites. www.accce.gov.au

Y’bat mini golf ■ Try a round of Goanna Golf mini golf at Yarrambat Park Golf Course.

To ensure the health and safety of guests, numbers for each session are strictly limited, so to ensure your spot make a booking.

The club is offering 25 per cent off rounds until uly 12 – use the promo code #Nillumbik when booking. Terms and conditions apply.

Darebin moves ■ Due to the COVID-19 outbreak some of Darebin Council’s immunisation sessions have been moved to alternative locations.

Social distancing and infection control guidelines will be strongly adhered to at immunisation sessions.

If you are feeling unwell, have travelled or have come into contact with someone who has travelled internationally within the last two weeks or who is known to have contracted COVID-19 you must not attend.

Reservoir proposal

■ Darebin Council has received an enquiry from an adjacent owner of the 3.66-metrewide former road adjoining the rear of 63-69 Southernhay St and 58-64 King William St, Reservoir, who was seeking to purchase the land abutting their property, being part of the unsold land from a previously discontinued road.

Strategy stopped ■ Nillumbik Council voted on June 23 to Council resolved to abandon the current draft Nillumbik Housing Strategy.

The Council decided to prioritise a new Nillumbik Neighbourhood Character Strategy and Community Reference Group to inform any future Nillumbik Housing Strategy. Councillors agreed to advise all submitters of this change via email/mail and on the Nillumbik website and other communication channels.

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Ticks & Crosses

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The idea of a cat crfew went to this week’s Darebin Council meeting on Monday night (June 29) There are strong views amongst some residents both for and against a curfew. Anumber of stakeholders have expressed a view that a curfew is important for protection of local wildlife. By contrast, Council’s Domestic Animal Management Reference Group has expressed a view that a cat curfew may adversely affect the image of cats in the community, and some members of this Group don’t support a curfew.

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The role of Edwardes Park Lake in Reservoir was due to be discussed at this week’s meeting of Darebin City Council. The Lake was described as being “of regional significance, and serves a critical role in providing ‘green lungs’ for the Darebin community.

It is also an important connector for local habitat along Edgars Creek and is a popular regional destination for informal community gatherings and recreation.” Council has been considering further improvements to the park over a number of years and undertook community engagement in 2016 and 2017 .

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Darebin Council is looking at pocket parks and changed traffic conditions on local streets. At this week’s Council meeting, a report was filed about a section from Cramer St to Elizabeth St , and incorporates a trial pocket park / road closure at James St. It is proposed that the James St pocket park / road closure be trialled for 12 months. This will allow further community feedback to be gathered about how well the new safety treatment is working.

The Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service is offering free fun activity packs that can be ordered through the Click & Collect service or downloaded online.

McDonalds Mill Park restaurant was temporarily closed last week after one of its staff was tested positive for Coronavirus. A student from St Monica’s College, Epping, was counted within the ‘Wollert outbreak’. She worked at the fast food outlet while infectious.

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● Tania Maxwell MLC Northern Victorian MLC Tania Maxwell says that all CFA volun teers should wear a black armband with their uniforms as the new Fire Rescue Victoria fire service comes into effect from today (July 1). Ms Maxwell called on the incoming temporary CFA Chief Executive, Catherine Greaves, to publicly release the draft agreement and commit to not signing the document until volunteers were given the opportunity to scrutinise the agreement and provide feedback. Ms Maxwell said she joined with her fellow CFA volunteers across Victoria in being disheartened and concerned by the lack of consultation, evidenced by the recent resignation of CFA Chief Executive, Steve Warrington.

“Volunteers feel let down and unappreciated by this entire process and it is heartbreaking,” said Ms Maxwell. “For many of them, this may be the last straw. Unfortunately, I fear the death of the volunteer fire service.”

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Send your contribution to: editor@LocalPaper.com.au Contributions will be published at the sole discretion of the Editor.

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0% rate rise in Nillumbik ■ Nillumbik Shire Council has adopted its 2020-2021 Budget, including a zero increase in property rates for the coming year.

The Budget was adopted at last week’s ordinary meeting of Council on Tuesday (June 23).

Council's endorsement of the Budget also means the charges for its new waste collection services have been set, thereby offering residents a new range of options for the service.

Mayor Cr Karen Egan said the adoption of the 2020-21 Budget was the result of a lengthy period of consideration, brought on by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic meant that a whole new range of factors which could not have been anticipated when the draft Budget was first released for public comment, had to be taken into account as part of our decision-making process in adopting the Budget," Cr Egan said.

"The economic impact of the pandemic has affected so many in our community - as it has large parts of the broader community.

"Because of the significant financial impact on households and businesses in our Shire, Council has come to the sensible, considered and compassionate decision not to increase Rates in the coming year."

Chair of Finance and Governance, Cr Bruce Ranken, said the decision to freeze the Rates increase was due to good financial management.

"This decision reflects the solid foundations put in place by this Council through astute financial management, good decision-making and a strong track record in attracting state and fed

Cat curfew plan

■ A proposal for a cat curfew went to Monday night’s (June 29) meeting of Darebin City Council. Councillors were due to discuss a draft proposal for a dusk till dawn (7pm7am) cat curfew for consultation with the community.

Councillors were told that should seek a further report summarising the outcome of community consultation and providing a recommendation for Council adoption.

A 2017 survey had a total of 269 responses indicating that 49.4% of respondents believed that a curfew would be very effective, a report to this week’s Council noted.

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● Cr Karen Egan, Nillumbik Mayor eral funding," Cr Ranken said.

Key items in the Budget include: ■ Zero per cent rates increase (State Government mandated cap is 2 per cent); ■ $35.8 million in capital works projects, of which $16.5 million will be funded through external grants and contributions; ■ Proposed borrowings of $3.3 million to partly fund capital works programs and provide options to leverage any grant opportunities available during the financial year; and ■ The setting of charges for Council's expanded range of kerbside waste collection options.

Virus testing in Epping ■ The State Government’s community engagement team will be in Epping this week, speaking with residents in local shopping areas and going door-to-door with the latest COVID-19 health advice.

This includes explaining COVID-19 symptoms, ways to stay healthy, the closest testing locations, and State Government support that is available including the $1500 worker support payment.

This is part of the State Government’s community engagement blitz to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Ambulance Victoria and nurses from the Alfred Hospital will be conducting mobile testing today (Wed., July 1) Each person in the community engagement team will wear a Victorian Government lanyard and carry identification.

The team will be in public areas of Epping and be door knocking until today (Wed., July 1).

If you are unwell, you will be tested at home.

Epping and Wollert mobile testing sites be using nose and throat swab testing.

Mobile testing in Epping is free. You will need your Medicare card or if you don't have one, some other form of identification.

The State Government has not announced Epping as a hotspot suburb.

The State Government is expanding its community engagement program to provide information that will help stop the spread of coronavirus.

Whether or not other City of Whittlesea suburbs be part of the community engagement program is up to the State Government, which is working with councils and communities to

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● Brett Sutton, Chief Health Officer deliver health and safety messages about COVID-19 directly to people across Melbourne.

Testing and tracing are the most effective ways we can find out where coronavirus cases are most prevalent, and how it might be spreading throughout the community.

The State Government wants to find every single coronavirus case, and Victoria has the biggest suburban testing blitz in Australia.

The State Government’s community engagement team will explain symptoms, way to stay health and support that is

available including the $1500 worker support payment.

The test is highly recommended but not mandatory at this stage. The State Government, and the City of Whittlesea, recommends that residents be tested so there is a better understanding of the extent of active cases in our municipality, which will help us stop the spread of coronavirus amongst our community.

Some people do not display any symptoms of coronavirus and yet still return positive test results.

The State Government is asking all residents in Epping to be tested during this blitz.

If you are experiencing symptoms you will be asked to stay in your home and a nurse will come to your house to do the test.

Fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, chills and sweats, shortness of breath, loss of sense of smell or tests.

If you have symptoms, you need to stay home until you receive your test result.

The City of Whittlesea has re-deployed a number of staff to assist the State Government with localised knowledge.

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$1.1 mil. for waste collects

■ Darebin Council was this week due to consider the exercising of the second and final extension of one year for a contract for hard waste collection services with WM Waste Management Services.

The booked hard waste collection is at an estimated cost of $120,000 and the June 2021 area-based collection at an estimated cost of $1,100,000 completing all available extensions under this contract on July 31, 2021.

It was recommended that the Council’s Chief Executive Officer be authorised to finalise and execute the contract extension on behalf of the Council.

The contract for the existing hard waste collection service was awarded by Darebin Council in 2014 for an initial term of five years with two one-year extension options.

■ Darebin Council is looking to creating a bushland sanctuary, a natural place of welcome, play and retreat in the heart of Reservoir West.

Darebin’s newest park is included in a draft Reimagining Ruthven Master Plan is a culmination of two years of site analysis, design and investigative work including community input, to inform the transformation of the former Ruthven Primary School to a three-hectare natural park.

At Monday night’sDarebin Council meeting it was suggested that members of the Ruthven Community Reference Group be congratulated and thanked.

Whittlesea Post Awards to Council

■ Whittlesea City Council has taken out two major landscape architecture awards for its Quarry Hills Regional Parkland Landscape Master Plan and Norris Bank Reserve Play Space.

Council won two categories at this year’s Victorian Landscape Architecture Awards – best Landscape Planning (Quarry Hills) and Play Space (Norris Bank Reserve).

Administrator Lydia Wilson applauded Council’s work, which demonstrates leadership, innovation and excellent community engagement.

Heidelberger W. H’berg legal aid

■ West Heidelberg Community Legal Service will receive $171,500 to support its continued delivery of frontline legal asistance services during the ongoing COVID-18 crisis.

Ivanhoe MLAAnthony Carbines welcomed the funding which will provide more members of the community with access to justice as they face the pandemic challenges.

West Heidelberg Community Legal Service is responding to increased demand due to the impacts of COVID-19, providing vital support to many local residentswith a range of issues.

Diamond Valley News Road closures ■ There are overnight lane closures on Greensborough Rd between Watsonia Rd and Lower Plenty Rd. These continue until August.

There are also overnight closures on Lower Plenty Rd near the intersection with Greensborough Rd. Some of these closures are in relation to works associated with the North-East Link project. These works are in progress on July 27.

Further overnight lane closures and speed restrictions are on Bulleen Rd between Manningham Rd and Thompsons Rd. Next month there will be Lower Plenty Rd lane closures between Greensborough Rd and Kambea Cres.

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■ On Wednesday of last week Captain G. A. Fairbairn's homestead, Terangaville,was the scene of a brilliant function, the occasion being the birthday celebration of Mr Paul Jaques.

A pleasant evening was held in the men's hall, which was tastefully decorated with bush vegetation in the old bush style, The veteran received a gift of cardigan jacket and walking stick from the men working on the new homestead.

Captain Fairbairn made the presentation, and in a happy little speech congratulated Mr. Jaques on his having attained his 81st birthday.

Mr Jaques also received a handsome pipe with tobacco, from Mrs G. A. Fairbairn, and the toast of the guest of the evening was enthusiastically drank.

Mr Jaques suitably responded, thanking his friends and workmates for their generous tribute,.

A musical programme by the talented Terangaville orchestra (conducted by G. Dynon) then followed, The musicians were; R, Taylor (violin), T. Dawe (violin), W. Greenwood (violin), V. Dann (baritone), Dunstan (piano), D. Robertson (side drum), etc.

Songs were rendered by G. Gilmour (Mother MoCree), V. Dunn (Smiles), S. Dunstan, late.of the Tivoli theatre (Poor Old Man), J. Dynon (When You Gang 'awe, Jimmie), W. Youins (While London Sleeps), and .W. Greenwood (I Dreamed a Dream).

T. Richardson also sang the favorite camp song Mulligan's Band, accompanied by the orchestra.

The rendering of this song was greatly appreciated by the company, and a step dance was given, with lightning touch by D. Robertson, Mr Jaques also filled his niche in the programme by reciting The Country Fair, our octogenarian friend in this ong recitation showing that his memory and elocutionary powers had in no wise diminished in spite of his advanced age, his impersonations of charactors at an English fair greatly delighted the assemblage, and at the conclusion he was vigorously applauded.

An adjournment was made for supper at 9,30 p.m,, after which the floor was cleared for dancing, when numerous couples took posesseion of the floor, An outstanding feature of the dancing was a display by G. Gilmour of his famous 'kangaroo hop." While the festivities were in full swing numerous telephone messages of cogratulation were received from friends in different parts of the State. A most enjoyable even.ing terminated at 11.30 p.m.

Little fellow hurt ■ A little fellow named Willie Dignam, aged 10 years, fractured his left elbow whilst playing in the sohool ground on Wednesday afternoon of last week. He was carrying anotherj little fellow on his back, and slipped and fell. Dr Colin Campbell attended to the little fellow

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■ A man named George Gale, a benchman employed at Edwards' sawmills (late Kidd's),- Yarck, met with a very nasty accident on Saturday morning, just prior to finishing his. week's work, He had just placed his last log on the bench when his hand slipped and came in contact with the circular saw, which inflicted a nasty cut across the fingers of his right hand. He was brought into Yea in Mr McCormack's motor car. Dr. Colin Campbell, who attended to the injured man, found it necessary to amputate the top of the first finger, but entertains hopes of saving the others

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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21-April 20) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 8.9.4.5 Lotto Numbers: 8.2.4.16.28.33.

Try to keep cool and your plans will work much better and benefits are there to be seen very soon. Things are not straight forward ad it seems from afar check all the small print before signing anything.

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‘Exclusive Chinese development’ at F’dale

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Lemon Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 6.9.1.2 Lotto Numbers: 1,17,23,34,44.45.

You could be hankering to the good old days but not remembering that the sun was not always shinning. Face facts and try to improve your present situation with common sense and some hard work.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 7.9.1.4.

Lotto Numbers: 1,16,23,34,36,22, Some very good vibes in your chart for leisure and enjoyment now. Trusting people could be very wrong if you do not know them well enough- make sure you check all financial transactions.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 7,8,9,3, Lotto Numbers: 1,16,23,34,41,22, You should know yourself well enough to assess the possibilities of you being wrong sometimes is as great as with others so give up that superior air and admit that you could be wrong this time.

LEO: (July 23-August 22) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 6,8,4,5, Lotto Numbers: 1,17,23,36,42,11, Not a good time to get involved in other people's problems. People close to you should show more affection and give you a good feeling and plans for some happy times ahead.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Mauve Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 7,9,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,16,23,34,41,22, Busy social period in which some surprise invitations could dazzle you. Travel to distant places could be discussed but do not make plans that cannot be changed.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 7,9,3,5, Lotto Numbers: 3,6,23,31,22,28, This is a period of expansion so take it easy as this includes your waistline also. In business, things should work out well and some could be spot on with their hunches.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 6,9,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,16,23,27,34,41, You could be interested in improving your appearance or your health. Keep away from irritating people and try to keep a positive attitude and you will sail through this period.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December20) Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 6,8,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,15,23,35,41,22, Some readjustments possible in relationship matters and could have some affect on your career matters as well.

People could be in and out of your place a lot so be prepared.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 4,6,2,3, Lotto Numbers: 1,14,23,27,34,38, Things should work out surprisingly well even if it looks bad in the beginning. Trust your own judgement when it comes to people you know well and who have helped you in the past.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Thursday.

Racing Numbers: 5,7,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,16,23,26,34,39, To keep close ones happy, try to give some of your time for matters at home. Career matters are in a flexible state and you should be able to pick and choose your experiences.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 7.8.9.3.

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Local Briefs 10 years to re-pay

■ Darebin Council is looking to introduce a Special Charge scheme for 13 residential and low-icmome households which are participating in a “Solar Saver’ program..

The installations for this batch would add a total of 62.37kW of solar capacity in Darebin.

The proposed Special Charge scheme totals a gross amount is $115,334.89 . Council will pay upfront for installation and supply of the solar power systemsand will be repaid these costs.

Around 30 per cent to 40 per cent of this cost is returned to Council when works are invoiced and the STC credits generated by the solar systems are applied. The balance is repaid by beneficiaries of the Special Charge Scheme over 10 years.,

Orchestra performs

● Flowerdale residents gathered at the weekend to protest at what they call an ‘exclusive Chinese Village’ being built at Moores Rd, near the hotel.

■ Development of the Cherry Tree Farm, at Flowerdale, with an emphasis on attracting Chinese visitors, has raised objections from the Flowerdale community.

A planning permit application is before the Murrindindi Shire Council to develop the Moores Rd property.

■ Property owner Zhi Huang has had his The Council has received a planning permit say in response to criticisms from within the application for a tourist village development on Flowerdale community about his proposal to the site of the old 50-acre Carric Hill cherry develop land at Moore Rd. farm.

“I’m here just to state the fact that our The application requests six cabins and a proposed group accommodation welcomes community building, valued at approximately everyone from any part of the world,” Mr $950,000.

Huang said.

The application has been lodged by Shane “It is not based on any racialism, regionSylvanspring of Planning Sustainable Solualism or any form of discrimination. tions of Mullumbimby Creek, NSW. “Together with our planner Shane Some 24 concerned Flowerdale residents Sylvanspring, a local Australian ecovillage met together outdoors on Saturday (June 27) to planner, it is our preference to join Global discussthe permit application.

Ecovillage Network Australia.

Residents discussed concerns with the pro“Therefore our proposal goes beyond posal such as bio-security risk, traffic manageAustralian and Chinese. It is global. ment issues, farming zone compatible commer“Myself lives in Flowerdale for two years, cial activities, threats to the biodiversity in the and the kids, relatives and friends occasionarea, weed management and importation of furally stay in the farm. ther invasive species.

“We can all feel the tranquility and beauty Many attendees felt that the proposal is poorly of it, and everyone can purify themself a bit argued as an organic/permaculture enterprise, from accumulated daily stress and feel more as the current owners have held the property for calm. more than five years and have not farmed the “It is from this experience that we form property productively, or indeed at all in that time. the vision to share these goodness of Residents spoke about concerns they had that Flowerdale to more people. the document appears quite "green-washed". “‘Having a vision of bring in Chinese tourNumerous people also pointed out inconsisists’ and ‘exclusively for Chinese tourists’ are tencies that they had observed in the document two total different concepts. with particular interest to images and maps.

“We apologize that the wording our planThe proposal is potentially inherently controner put it confuses the public a bit. versial as it proposes "accommodation specifi“Nevertheless, we open to anyone who cally for Chinese international tourists" and alseek similar accommodation idea with us. leges to be a "unique initiative, the first venue of “We do understand there will be objecits kind in greater Melbourne". tions to our proposal, as people do have difThe overall sentiment expressed by attendferent pursuit of their lives due to different ees at the meeting was that they were not in experiences, needs and ideologies. favour of any tourist village development in the “We will listen to objections that based on farming zoned part of the valley, but especially reasonable ground, and hope that finally the not one that is only marketed to a niche overproposal will make more people happy,” Mr seas market.

Huang said.

Residents expressed desire to see any devel★ opment in Flowerdale remain transparently nonOn social media, resident Sarah Hart rediscriminatory and inclusive. butted Mr Huang’s statement: They discussed the statement in the proposal “As a resident in Flowerdale, close to your regarding the facility being closed to the public, property, I’d like to raise my concerns. with what they say has been little intent ex“I have read your application and the propressed to engage with the local community or posal for the accommodation plus commubenefit the local economy Stakeholders at the nal facility and I have to say that I don’t buy meeting expressed strong desire to remain an it at all. inclusive community and to keep this proposal “I understand that you’ve owned the said out of the "identity politics" arena cherry farm for five years which is proposed Resident Sarah Hart said on social media, to become a “regenerative farming” project in an open letter to property owner Zhi Huang: and& yet since your purchase of the prop“Add to this the fact that you plan to rip out all erty, you’ve done nothing to contribute to the native eucalypts on the property and plant a process of regeneration in any way, on that ‘weed’ around the perimeter which will infilproperty. trate all properties with the deposition of seeds “There is zero evidence that you take any proves that you have no regard for the enorinterest on that land to improve the soil or mous amount of work that has been done by contribute to the microbiome of our farmresidents to build and support the diverse land in any way. microbiome necessary to sustain our wildlife, “The fact that your dying cherry orchard both flora and fauna. which is allegedly filled with canker is left to “I do not support your exclusive, racist derot rings massive alarm bells for me,” Ms velopment at all and will oppose it on every Hart said. level,” Ms Hart said.

Land owner has his say

■ Heidelberg Symphony Orchestra performe3d a streamed concert last Saturday night (June 27). Soloist was Netsuke Yoshimoto Also available on the Heidelberg Orchestra’s web site for 12 months are: ■ Malcolm Arnold – The Inn of the 6th Happiness (concert March 2016) ■ Granados – Goyescas : Intermezzo (concert September 2018) ■ Mozart – Adagio for violin and orchestra (concert September 2019) ■ Bruch – Concerto for violin and orchestra (concert June 2018) ■ Tchaikovsky – Meditation for violin and orchestra (concert June 2018) ■ Moncayo – Huapango (concert September 2018)

F’dale House closes

■ Flowerdale Community House is closed for two weeks and will be back on Tuesday, July 14.

Rail loop talks

■ Discussion over the State Government’s propsed was due to take place at this week’s meeting of Darebin Council. The agenda report suggested that Councillors give support to the proposed works.

“The Suburban Rail Loop is a proposed new railway line connecting Werribee to Cheltenham without traversing the CBD. The North-East Section plans two new stations in Darebin at Reservoir and Bundoora,” said the report.

“Council does not yet have an adopted position on this project. Officers have assessed the project for benefits to local communities in Darebin and believe that it would represent a significant improvement on existing transport options.”

Radio interview

■ Twevlve state softball players are being interviewed on Friday (July 3) by SmashFM. It is unusual to have so many state players in one club (Cheetahs). The radio interview is schedued for 2pm at the Northern Pavillion, Morang Dve, Mill Park.

At Edwardes Lake

■ A report to Darebin Council recommends that report recommends that it release for community consultation a draft concept design for a new playspace at Edwardes Lake Park as part of its work to improve the park.

It also recommends Council update the community and produce an updated site plan for the Park that reflects recent improvements and the proposed playspace.

Prostitute, 16

■ The Australian Christian Lobby says that there was a Melbourne Magistrates Court case which heard evidence last month of a 16-year-old child allegedly prostituted in Heidelberg for $100.. ““A Nordic-driven reduction in demand will put an end to human trafficking and enable sex workers to safely exit the industry,” said ACL spokeswoman Jasmine Yuen.

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Freemasons Victoria Grand Installation Photos: Ash Long

● Peter Julier, Richard Elkington and Peter Gurr.

● Richard Elkington takes his obligation.

● Richard Elkington addressed by Don Reynolds.

● Felix Pintado, Richard Elkington, Ian Goddard and Roger Manderson

● Anthony Bucca and Ben Quick

● Richard and Kathleen Elkington, Anthony and Anna Bucca

● Anthony Bucca seals his obligation.

● Anthony Bucca, Ash Long and Richard Elkington.

● Richard Elkington and Myles King.

● John Rodrigo, Senior Grand Warden.

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■ As the screen industry emerges out of a COVID-19 world and is looking to find ways to reinvigorate itself, Monster Pictures and producer Chris Brown’s Pictures in Paradise have joined forces in their common commitment to become an important part of the economic recovery.

This week they announced the establishment of an international production and investment partnership with Nicolas Levene and Toby Louie of Fairvale Entertainment to launch a premier Australian horror and genre label that will focus on producing and financing elevated and shrewdly budgeted films aimed at the international market.

The team intends to launch with a slate of five films and are now looking for projects from writers, directors, producers and creative teams as they explore new ways to innovatively finance and produce feature films as Australia and New Zealand emerge as two of the most COVID-19 safe production environments in the world.

The vision is to pioneer a new model of creating screen content in Australia and New Zealand, an exciting prospect for independent filmmakers that offers an opportunity to have their films guided through a production pipeline in which every aspect of development, production and most importantly distribution is already attached.

The long term goal is to have a production company that is recognised globally as a leader in the Australian Screen Industry, one that is creating hundreds of local jobs, driving economic growth and investing into horror and genre talent.

A renaissance of Australian cinema is now imminent and the partners see this new venture as part of an exciting rebirth of local storytelling that will focus on the need for diversity in filmmaking by giving more opportunities to new voices and filmmakers with diverse backgrounds, experiences and unique points of view.

Chris Brown said: “COVID-19 has permanently changed the way films will be made on every level.

“The fact that horror films have always worked in contained locations with smaller casts puts us in a unique position to take advantage of this and make high concept, contained stories.

“This new venture is a meeting of experienced minds that are all significantly established and experienced in what they do and have the necessary market place relationships in place to make this work”.

Director of Monster Pictures, Grant Hardie, said: “We will focus on developing, producing and distributing cost- effective, high quality, high concept, character-driven films while consistently entertaining audiences around the world”.

Fairvale Entertainment’s Nicolas Levene and Toby Louie commented; “Partnering with Chris Brown and Monster Pictures is one of the more exciting opportunities we have come across and we are very much looking forward to expanding our business into Australia and New Zealand showcasing their genre talent”.

- Cheryl Threadgold

CIVICS at R’wood CIVICS -curated by Laura McLean This fascinating exhibition presents documents, photographs and artworks drawn from the Ringwood and District Historical Society and the Maroondah City Council Art Collection.

CIVICS considers the way in which nation, states and territories are formed through imperial systems of data collection, organisation and representation.

Exhibition opens July 1 and closes August 14.

Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery 32 Greenwood Ave ,Ringwood - Peter Kemp

Jones on Sky

■ Former 2GB/4BC breakfast announcer Alan Jones will host a new Sky News program four nights a week. The program starts on Monday (July 6)

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ARTS HOUSE DIGITAL ■ Arts House, North Melbourne presents Alex Kelly and David Pledger in Assembly for the Future, a series of participatory, digital gatherings of around 70 citizens who will create new visions for futures that may be credible, idealistic or utterly fanciful.

A multi-platform exploration of futures to come in the era of climates changed, Assembly for The Future transports collaborators, participants and audiences to 2029, when significant impacts on planetary health are causing powerful transformations of our cultural, political and energy systems. Registrations are open to participate in: Thursday, July 9 at 2 pm , Assembly for the Future: Beyond Whiteness - The Rise of New Power Thursday, July 23 at 2 pm , Assembly for the Future: Somewhere, Everywhere, Right Here Global Struggle Comes Home Thursday, August 6 , at 10am, Assembly for the Future: The Last Disabled Oracle Further details: www.artshouse.com.au

● Alex Kelly

Grants from Frankston ■ Frankston City Council is supporting two grant streams to support local artists to continue creating work that contributes to their culture and community.

The funding is a part of the $6.434m Relief and Recovery Package, to help individuals, community groups and businesses survive and thrive through COVID-19 and beyond.

Artist grant streams include: ■ Creative Industries Professional Development Grants (up to $2,500) ■ Artist Project Grants (up to $4,000) To apply for funding please read details about

the two grant streams on the City of Frankston website then complete and submit the relevant application form through the secure online grants system, Smartygrants.

Applicants must live, work or study in the Frankston municipality or demonstrate a strong affiliation with the Frankston City municipality.

More information about the range of opportunities in the Community and Business Support Grant Program is available on www.frankston.vic.gov.au/Home Submissions close: Sunday, July 19.

Review: Coriolanus ■ Not often performed, the plot of Shakespeare’s Coriolanus is convoluted.

The general, Caius Marcius (Tom Hiddleston) is contemptuous of the plebeians of Rome for rioting.

He finds them undeserving of the grain they want as the populace hadn’t fought to save Rome in the recent battles with the Tarquin kings.

The impending threat posed by the Volscian army then propels Marcius to glory as he defeats their leader, Aufidius (Hadley Fraser) and is greeted as Coriolanus – or conqueror.

Capitalising on his new found reputation Coriolanus enters politics only to find he cannot live up to the expectations of the people or political opponents who want to bring him down.

Sent into exile and humiliated, he defects to the Volscian army and leads them against Rome.

A change of heart occurs when his mother, Volumina (Deborah Findlay), appeals to his honour which will be forever tarnished by his betrayal. Coriolanus concedes and is slain by Aufidius.

Shakespeare’s reasons for tackling this topic may coincide with popular uprisings in England against the merging of small landholdings into larger estates by landlords consolidating their holdings.

Whilst audiences might be able to identify with the theme of disaffection, the character of Coriolanus is less sympathetic.

‘The strength of the language and the skill of the actors hold the moment’ He has no monologues that help establish his train of thought or change of heart. Coriolanus is not a conventional tragic hero nor are the vagaries of the general public easy to fathom.

For all that, this is a dynamic production. The minimalist set (Lucy Osborne) and the sparse direction (Josie Rourke) sees characters stepping into their multiple roles from seats set against a common wall.

The strength of the language and the skill of the actors hold the moment.

The back wall serves as a screen and a prop for graffiti.

A simple square painted on the floor becomes the prime focal area into which characters enter and depart the action.

At two hours and 40 minutes in length, this YouTube streaming of the National Theatre’s production first performed in 2014 is not for the faint hearted.

It is, however, more than just a record of one of Shakespeare’s lesser known plays, it is a testament to the theatrical arts and the performance skills by actors that make theatre come alive.

- Review by David McLean

● Coady Green ■ The sound of live performances has been missing in Melbourne for more than three months now, but for concert pianist Coady Green, that's about to change.

Coady is performing three socially distanced classical piano concerts at Brunswick's Tempo Rubato later this week.

The concerts are on Friday (July 3_ at 8pm and Saturday (July 4) at 6 pm and 8 pm.

With only an audience of 20 people permitted, the concerts of Liszt, Kouvaras and Rubinstein are heavily booked, such is the desire for live professional classical music.

But if you miss out on scoring a ticket to the live concerts, Coady's pianist fingers are very busy at the moment, preparing to record his first set of CDs for British label Toccata Classics.

He will be recording the complete piano etudes of the Romantic Russian composers, Anthon Rubinstein.

This is a particular exciting project, as they have never been recorded in their entirety before and are notoriously difficult.

And that's not all for this busy musician he is also recording a CD of Australian music for saxophone and piano, with his classical saxophone playing partner Justin Kenealy.

Together they are Duo Eclettico, and this recording will be on the Australian Tall Poppies label.

Coady is adamant that he loves sharing his music with a live audience, because he says that while each of the audience come from different background with their own personal stories, all are united for a moment by the experience of the music.

So what has this passionate pianist missed most about not having live performances?

"The communication between performer and audience is what I have missed about live performance, and what thrills me to go back to performing live attain," he said.

Away from the concert state, Coady is a pianist and lecture in classical performance at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music at the University of Melbourne.

If you miss the Tempo Rubato concerts, you can catch Coady and Justin in Duo Eclettico at Melbourne Recital Centre on November 9 in their concert entitled Full Moon Dances, which is part of the Local Heroes series.

For more information about the July concerts go to www.temporubato.com.au, and for the November concert visit www.melbournerecitalcentre.com.au - Julie Houghton

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Victorian Arts Bendigo Gallery Bessie Davidson & Sally Smart - Teo artists and the Parisian avant-garde Bessie Davisdon was one of a cohort of female Australian artists who.at the turn of the 19th century, sought to expand their lives and artistic careers by travelling to the renowned cultural centres of Europe, most notably Paris and London.

Many artists returned to Australia bringing their matured artistic style to an Australian audience.

Davidson was one of the few who choose to stay in Europe, firmly establishing herself within the vibrant artistic milieu of Paris's Montparnasse.

Over the course of her career Davidson received many accolades and awards including being made a chevalier of the Legion of Honour - the highest award conferred by the French Government.

Whilst Davidson's work has largely been overlooked in Australia, stories of Bessie Davidson's life as an artist living in Paris were a frequent part of conversation in artist Sally Smart's childhood home in rural South Australia.

Bessie was Sally's great aunt - her legacy empowered this renowned Australian artist to follow her own artistic ambitions.

This exhibition brings together more than 50 works that highlight Davidson's 'modern French impressionist' style of painting - with life filled domestic interiors, landscapes and portraits of women, in addition, the gallery has invited Sally Smart to create a new body of work responding to and developing upon the cultural legacy of Davidson as a pioneering female South Australian artist - firmly placing the work of this ground-breaking artist back into the story of Australian art history.

Sally Smart, who recently retraced Davidson's life in Paris, has worked with leading dancers, Deane Butterworth and Jo Lloyd, to create a new cross-disciplinary video installation that represents Davidson's relationship with lifelong friend and rumoured lover, Margaret Preston.

His newly commissioned work "embodies the timeless psychological tensions for these women, grappling with the avant-garde in art and life, at a traumatic period in human history with war, isolation, gender and modernity", and will be shown alongside a survey of key works from Smart's Australian and international collection.

Exhibition closes July 26. Or you can go to bendigoregion.com.au/Bendigo-art-gallery and follow the instructions. ★ The Story of Bendigo Art Gallery Bendigo Art Gallery is one of the oldest and largest regional galleries in Australia, established in 1887, Bendigo Art Gallery's collection is extensive, with emphasis on 19th century European art and Australian art from the 1800s alongside a strong collection of contemporary Australian art.

The collection includes paintings, sculpture, ceramics, decorative arts, photography works on paper and Australian art. Including works by artists such as Patricia Piecinini, Bill Henson Dale Frank, Kan Nelson, Fiona Hall, Emily Kane Kingwarreye, Kit Webster, and Ben Armstrong.

Over the past decade. Bendigo Art Gallery has cemented its reputation for presenting innovative international exhibitions alongside a dynamic and varied suite of public programs and events.

Bendigo Art Gallery attracts a diverse audience from metropolitan Melbourne and from across Victoria and Australia.

Bendigo Art Gallery 42 View St, Bendigo .

- Peter Kemp

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‘Together With You’ ■ As the school holidays begin, Arts Centre Melbourne’s Families Program has created online experiences through the Together With You digital offering which is a world of fun and interactive experiences to help kids stay connected, entertained and inspired.

They will be able to ignite their imagination with their family by watching theatre performances, listen to music and podcasts, explore stories or get stuck into a creative activity at home.

Step into an imaginary world of hidden tunnels, lava pits and underwater caves without ever leaving home in Mountain Goat Mountain.

In this interactive journey, families will be guided with audio through a series of playful activities before being carried along through an immersive soundscape. Created entirely in isolation, Mountain Goat Mountain is designed for children and grown-ups to share together.

Last year, A Not So Traditional Story by Nathan Maynard took to the Fairfax stage in a story with a little bit of truth and a little bit of make believe.

This archival recording combines Terrapin entertaining and engaging children with the voice of a new generation of Tasmanian Aboriginal performing artists. The work will be available for 10 days from 12pm Monday (July 6) Kids can also participate in multiple workshops created by The Channel: Home Studio which allows them to get creative in their very own digital home studio.

They can discover how to create beats, perform magic tricks, make their own puppets, write lyrics and so much more. This series of fun and interactive digital workshops is taught by leading artists and musicians.

A Lyric Writing Workshop with Eva Popov takes kids through an easy step-by-step guide to writing their own lyrics; DIY Beat-Making Workshop with Benji Miu sees Benji use household items and the Koala Sampler app to show young creatives how to make a unique sample-based drum kit; Puppetry Workshop with Iris

will teach kids how to make their own puppet with materials you can find at home, and then guide you in bringing it to life; once you have sworn the magician’s oath, you can step behind the curtain and enter a world of mind-boggling magic secrets in the Magic Workshop with Lee Cohen; and incredible beatboxing mime Holly Austin will give 5-8 year olds a crash course in clowning and show 9-11 year olds how to create a world to perform in, using only the voice, body, and imagination.

Edition 1: Top 5 Picks for Families – Run away with the Flying Fruit Fly Circus, get crafty with Polyglot Theatre, laugh with The Listies, see what the Teeny Tiny Stevies have been up to and be immersed in an audio story adventure.

Edition 2: Top 5 Picks for Families – David Walliams talks about imagination, enjoy story time with Grug, create a world of shadow puppets and snuggle up on the couch to watch children’s theatre.

Edition 3: Top 5 Picks for Families – In this edition of top picks kids become the artists!

Make music with the MSO, give poetry a try, learn African drumming, dive into an international art project or watch award-winning children’s theatre.

Edition 4: Top 5 Picks for Families– Try your hand at making puppets, watch the tale of Anansi the Spider, listen to Kinderling radio’s guided meditation and perform your very own theatre shows at home!

Edition 5: Top 5 Picks for Families - Dive into creative activities with your family these school holidays. From trying your hand at juggling, to learning the art of book making, stay creative this winter.

In this Author Talk, Australian children’s author and illustrator Shaun Tan discusses the motivation and meaning behind his stories and illustrations, often encouraging readers to ask questions rather than reach conventional conclusions. Tan shares insights into what it means to be an artist, how he develops ideas and some of his own tips for writing and drawing. This talk is suitable for ages 11+.

- Cheryl Threadgold

Dear Australia ■ Arts Centre Melbourne alongside Playwriting Australia (PWA) and 25 arts organisations from across the country will broadcast Dear Australia; a collation of creative works from 50 Australian playwrights from July 2-5 on its digital hub, Together With You. Interim Executive Chair of Playwriting Australia, David Berthold, said that this was a project that “not only elevates the voice of playwrights, but also demonstrates the huge diversity of voices this nation enjoys.”

“Recent months have exposed and prised open many cracks in our society.

“These 50 micro works address major questions, allowing us to see into some of those cracks, but also inviting us to see light ahead.

“These stories are, in turn, confronting and comforting.

Together, they are a revelation and unique celebration of Australian voices.”

Arts Centre Melbourne will be working in partnership with Playwriting Australia alongside Adelaide Festival Centre, Canberra Theatre Centre, Darwin Entertainment Cen-

tre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre and the Sydney Opera House.

“This has been an amazing opportunity to partner with PlaywritingAustralia to ensure Dear Australia is accessible to as many people as possible.

“This project has proven to be a fantastic collaboration across major performing arts venues across the industry, said Dan Clarke, Arts Centre Melbourne Creative Producer.

“Arts organisations have always had a history of collaboration and exploring ideas together.

“Our art-forms are collaborative in their nature, but there is even more opportunity to work together now. We haven’t experienced anything like the current circumstances; and as a sector; new collaborations are vital to its recovery.”

Notable playwrights include Richard Frankland, Nakkiah Lui, Anchuli Felicia King, Suzie Miller and Jada Alberts, along with actors such as Jack Thompson, Miranda Tapsell, Helen Thomson, Danielle Cormack, Peter Carroll and Tasma Walton.

Participating organisations include the Australian Theatre

for Young People, Barking Gecko Theatre Company, Contemporary Asian Australian Performance, Blue Cow Theatre, Brink Productions, Brown’s Mart, Griffin Theatre Company, HotHouse Theatre, Ilbijerri Theatre Company, Jute Theatre Company, La Boite Theatre Company, La Mama, Merrigong Theatre Company, Monkey Baa Theatre Company, Moogahlin Performing Arts, National Theatre of Parramatta, NORPA, PlayLab, Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre, South Australian Playwrights Theatre, The Street Theatre, Terrapin Puppet Theatre, Theatre Works, Windmill Theatre Company, and Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company.

The Dear Australia content will be streamed through Arts Centre Melbourne’s digital platform Together With You as well as Facebook.

Victorian times are as follows: ■ Thursday, July 2 at 7pm ■ Friday, July 3 at 7pm ■ Saturday, July 4 at 5pm For further details visit artscentremelbourne.com.au

Observations Geelong Arts Centre Partial Re-Opening The GAC is delighted to announce the partial re-opening Geelong Arts Centre commencing July 13.

The new Ryrie St building will fully open to the public, offering a range of services and opportunities for the community - including rehearsal and performance spaces and the return pf the Creative Engine program.

Completing GAC's on site activity, the Gallery will continue to offer a rich online experience through the popular Where Creativity Meets At Home series.

Stay tuned for fantastic live-stream performances, behind the scenes moments, digital content and creative activities on the website and social media channels for the company's audiences.

The reopening plan follows the Victorian Government's directions on the gradual easing of coronavirus restrictions, which are subject to ongoing review.

GAC is putting in a range of health, hygiene and physical distancing measures n place, in line with government guidelines to ensure the safety pf the visitors and staff.

For more information and updates see geelongartscntre.org.au Geelong Arts Centre 60 Little Malop St, Geelong - Peter Kemp

The Substation

■ The Substation presents Platform: a New-World Arts Experience.

A digitally-scaled recreation of The Substation building hosted inside a private Minecraft server, Platform is a space for artists across visual arts and electronic music to develop and present new work.

In-game audiences will be free to explore the iconic Newport building, attend exhibitions across its galleries and interact with other audience avatars.

This new-world experience seeks to capture the sense of community that transpires in the physical venue, with a series of events scheduled from July 17.

The first event is a partnered club night meets exhibition with local-techno aficionados Stable Music featuring music from: ■ Jani Ho (live) AU ■ Monolith AU ■ An on Bast (live) PL ■ Matt Radovich AU ■ Honeysmack (live) AU The in-game exhibition, curated by The Substation, will feature work from: ■ Ian MacLarty and Kalonica Quigley - Installation/3D Art ■ Henry Jock Walker - Gallery Exhibition ■ EduElfie - World Customisation For further details visit www.thesubstation.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Scienceworks

■ Melbourne Museum and Scienceworks have now reopened to the public and look forward to welcoming guests back through their doors.

In line with guidelines from the Victorian Government and Chief Health Officer, several measures will be put in place to support public health and safety.

For example, there will be limited capacity within the enclosed spaces, increasing cleaning throughout the day and collecting visitors' first names and phone numbers to help with contact tracing in the event of a suspected COVID-19 case.

Tickets should be pre-booked online for a specific time, and visits aimed for two hours or less.

Further details: www.museumsvictoria. com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Papers resume

■ Australian Community Media has announced this morning that dozens of local print titles suspended in April due to the shortages of work, resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, will resume printing this week.

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

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Holidays at home

■ Regional leisure travel in the US has responded quickly as the travelling public look to satisfy their pent up demands by taking road trips to coastal areas.

Route 66 has never seen so many vacationing families heading west. Route 66 runs from Chicago past Barneys Beanery and the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites on Santa Monica Boulevard right down to the Santa Monica Pier .

Nationwide it's the conversion of some 50 million international trips to domestic drive destinations such as Los Angeles and West Hollywood.

You will see a similar migration on Australia's roads when everyone becomes a grey nomad.

WeHo, LA rebuild ■ With the Coronavirus still hitting hard in a few states in America it looks and feels like California is starting to feel more confident as this epidemic flourishes.

It is going to be a hard road back but California has a positive outlook. When you do get to fly over the Pacific and some are saying it might not be till 2021. Here is what you can expect to see.

Los Angeles is a sprawling Southern California city and the centre of the nation's film and television industry. Near its iconic Hollywood sign, studios such as Paramount Pictures, Universal and Warner Brothers offer behind the scenes tours.

On Hollywood Boulevard, TCL Chinese Theatre displays celebrities' hand and footprints, the Walk of Fame honours thousands of luminaries and vendors sell maps to stars' homes.

Few cities on the planet can compare to the great city of Los Angeles. LA is literally one of the few places in the world where people from every nation come to see their dreams come true, to achieve their goals, and to reach their ultimate potential. It is a city that is about opportunity, creativity, culture, and experience.

West Hollywood is a trendy area known for its high energy nightlife. The fabled Sunset Strip features the Chateau Marmont, a swanky celebrity hideaway, plus comedy clubs and live music venues like the legendary Whiskey a Go Go. Santa Monica Boulevard, awash in rainbow flags, is home to a number of gay bars, dance clubs and shops.

WeHo also offers some of the city's most buzzworthy restaurants. The hottest celebrity restaurant is Craig's of West Hollywood. One night I saw Ellen DeGeneres, Joe Walsh from the Eagles and actor Jamie Foxx all in the one night.

I thought I had died and gone to star heaven.

Meanwhile in San Fran ■ San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco and colloquially known as SF, San Fran, Frisco, or The City, is the cultural, commercial, and financial center of Northern California. It is the city where you leave your heart. The Golden Gate Bridge is just one of the huge tourist attractions.

■ San Diego is a city on the Pacific coast of California known for its beaches, parks and warm climate. Immense Balboa Park is the site of the renowned San Diego Zoo, as well as numerous art galleries, artist studios, museums and gardens. A deep harbour is home to a large active naval fleet, with the USS Midway, an aircraft-carrier-turned-museum, open to the public.

Numbers game ■ The Federal Government set records for both the amount of money it spent and the deficit it ran in the first eight months of fiscal 2020 (October through May), according to data released in the Monthly Treasury Statement.

During the October-May period, the government spent a record $3,899,536,000,000 while it collected $2,019,240,000,000 in total taxes. The resulting deficit of $1,880,296,000 was the largest the federal government has ever run in the first eight months of a fiscal year.

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Police consider leaving

● Pictured outside Barneys Beanery on the famous Route 66 are Ramada Plaza Hotel's Managing Director Alan Johnson with Gavin Wood.

■ Nearly three-fourths of Washington's Metropolitan Police Department said in a poll that they are considering leaving the force amid a police reform bill recently passed by the D.C. Council.

The proposal would require law enforcement body camera footage to be released to the public more quickly following a police-related shooting and would restrict when officers can use lethal force.

It also would prohibit the department from purchasing military-style equipment from the federal government.

Local lawmakers stopped an attempt by one council member at large who proposed to limit the size of the force and cap it at 3500 from its current size of 3863.

However, several hundred on the force revealed to the D.C. Police Union, which represents 3600 Washington officers, detectives, and sergeants, that they are looking to leave anyway.

According to the survey of 600 local law enforcement members, of the 71 per cent considering leaving, 25 per centmay retire earlier than planned, 35 per centare seeking jobs at other law enforcement agencies, and 39 per cent are considering leaving law enforcement altogether.

Additionally, 96 per centof those members polled said they believe crime will increase, and 88 per centsaid officer safety will plunge.

Ready for next pandemic

GavinWood

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

Defunding Police ■ Over half of Democrats support the movement to defund the police, according to a new poll published last week.

Just 34 per cent of Americans support defunding the police, according to a ABC News poll.

This includes 55 per cent of Democrats, but just 9 per cen t of Republicans.

Support for the movement also cuts across racial lines, with 57 per cent of African Americans supporting the movement to defund the police, compared to 42 per cent of Hispanics, and 26 per cent of Whites. The poll has a margin of error of roughly 4.2 per cent. Calls to defund the police have escalated in recent weeks after four Minnesota police officers were charged in connection with George Floyd's death. A "veto-proof" majority of the Minneapolis City Council now supports defunding the city's police department in the wake of Floyd's death.

Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender said during a CNN appearance last week that the desire to call the police during an emergency situation comes from a place of privilege.

Some prominent Democratic politicians, including Reps. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York have signaled support for the movement to defund the police, while presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has said he does not support the idea.

A majority of Americans disagree with the call to defund the police and the proposed reallocation of funding, a national poll taken amid demonstrations for George Floyd found.

Almost two-thirds of Americans are against defunding law enforcement while 34 per centagree with the movement, according to an ABC News poll released last week. When asked about reducing the police budget to put resources toward other health and social programs, 60 per cent of Americans opposed the idea while 39 per cent supported it.

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■ In a 2015 Ted Talk, Bill Gates declared, "If anything kills over 10 million people in the next few decades, it's most likely to be a highly infectious virus."

He probably should have said "viruses”.

As humans crisscross the globe with increasing frequency, dive deeper into natural ecosystems, and contribute to climate change, medical experts warn it's basically inevitable we'll experience more viral outbreaks.

"You asked what keeps me up at night," CDC Director Robert Redfield told a House committee. "I know it's a pandemic flu."

So what have we learned from COVID-19? That we need to do a lot better next time around. Here are a few proposed solutions from medical experts...

More funding: Redfield told Congress that his agency didn't have the money to fulfill the "core capabilities of public health."

The UN says we need to spend $11 billion more to fight global pandemics.

Reforming the WHO: Global co-operation is critical to fighting a pandemic, but critics argue the World Health Organisation has serious flaws in its design.

Strengthening the medical supply chain to ensure critical drugs are available when needed.

More surveillance: As David Ecker writes in Scientific American: "The best way to prevent pandemics is to apply the same principles as we use to prevent catastrophic forest fires: survey aggressively for smaller brush fires and stomp them out immediately."

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■ Remember those corny comedy films featuring Ma and Pa Kettle? Marjorie Main asMa Kettle was a fine comic actress with a gravelly voice and Percy Kilbride was just perfect as the mild mannered Pa Kettle.

The characters were simple hillbillies who lived on a run down farm with 15children. As a child I thought they were hilarious.

Mary Tomlinson was born in Indiana in 1890. When she became a vaudeville performer Mary took on the ‘stage name’ of Marjorie Main to avoid embarrassing her father who was a minister.

She debuted on Broadway in 1916. Marjorie married in 1921 but her husband passed away in 1935.

Her first film was A House Divided in 1931.

Marjorie became type-cast in high class dowager roles and made six films with Wallace Beery in the 1940s.

She became a contracted player with MGM studios. Some of her films at MGM included Meet Me In St Louis, The Harvey Girls and Summer Stock.

In 1947 she was cast opposite Percy Kilbride as Ma Kettle in the film The Egg And I. The public loved Ma and Pa Kettle and as a result in 1949 Universal Studios produced their first film titled Ma and Pa Kettle.

Marjorie asked to use her own clothes for the role of Ma and loved working with Percy.

Marjorie said, "Percy is the best dead-pan actor

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Whatever HappenedTo Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM Marjorie said, "Percy is the best dead-pan actor in the business and a perfect gentleman."

Percy Kilbride was born in San Francisco in 1888 and had worked as a Broadway actor before making his first film in 1933.

Some of his film credits included George Washington Slept Here, The Adventures of Mark Twain and State Fair.

The first film with Marjorie and Percy was a box office smash and was quickly followed in 1950 by Ma And Pa Kettle Go to Town.

Pa's character was a bit on the lazy side and I loved it when Pa was relaxing in his rocking chair in his old bowler hat listening to the radio while Ma bustled around managing the farm, the animals and the children.

● Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride as Ma and Pa Kettle Pa would change the station on his radio sim- fered head injuries. Percy Kilbride was in hosply by thumping the rocking chair on the floor. pital for a week before passing away at the age The series continued to be successful and of 76.

Marjorie Main died of lung cancer in 1975. the team made another seven films together What a comedy team they were and the sebefore Percy decided to retire in 1955 at the age ries of films are available on DVD. of 67.

I have just ordered the complete box set on Their final film together was Ma And Pa Kettle At Waikiki. Two more films were produced in the internet - time to relive my childhood.

Kevin can be heard on 3AW the series without Percy but they were not sucThe Time Tunnel - Remember When cessful - the magic was missing without the faSundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady mous team.

Percy Kilbride and his friend Ralf Belmont and Simon Owens. were both hit by a car whilst walking along a And on 96.5 FM road in 1964.

That's Entertainment - Sundays Belmont was killed instantly and Percy sufat 12 Noon. www.innerfm.org.au

Sunshine Coast prepares to re-open OK. With John O’Keefe What’s new, Vanessa?

■ John Rozentals recently enjoyed visiting Queensland's Sunshine Coast and reports that there is still plenty to do in the area.

With Queensland preparing to open up for more extensive travel, it's time to pack away the jigsaw puzzles, crafts and baking gear, get out of the house and escape to the wide open spaces of the Sunshine Coast.

Most of the region's major attractions have re-opened, and with the region's endless beaches and rich hinterland, there is a vast range of activities to entertain and revitalise couples and families, including: Get back to Nature. More now than ever, travellers could do with a dose of good old Mother Nature.

For impressive views, lace up the sneakers and get some fresh air with a hike up Mount Coolum or Mount Ngungun, spot a pademelon at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve or marvel at Serenity Falls in Buderim.

Interested in the aquatic, but don't have your own boat?

You're covered with tube and banana boat rides at Oz Ski Resort, learn to hang ten at Coolum Surf School, dive into the Cotton Tree pool or find your own stretch of sand to dip your toes in the ocean at any one of the pristine beaches lining the coast from Golden Beach in the south to Rainbow Beach in the north. Take to the Mary Valley trails on a mountain bike with Ride on Mary, get in the saddle with a guided horse trail ride around beautiful Ewen Maddock Dam with Tunnel Ridge Ranch, shoot across the water with Caloundra Jet Ski or you can even take to the skies with Paradise Seaplanes.

See wildlife in action. Meet the adorable little blue penguins at Sea Life Sunshine Coast or get up close

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with John Rozentals and personal with more than 700 native and exotic birds from around the world at Maleny Botanic Gardens.

Crocodiles are back at Australia Zoo or head out on a whale-watching cruise with Sunshine Coast Afloat to see the majestic gentle giants of the waters as they migrate north.

A hidden treasure on the Sunshine Coast, The Caloundra Street Fair features more than 120 unique stalls and is open every Sunday from 8am to 1pm.

The Caloundra Twilight Markets re-opened on June 26. With a large range of both food and artisan stalls, this market runs along the Bulcock Beach Esplanade on the last Friday of each month from 5pm-9pm.

Little ones can be amazed at Bellingham Maze, while older kids and adults can get the adrenaline racing around the chicanes at theBig KartTrack.

For the ultimate encounter to push your limits, why not visit Australia's highest and most thrilling Adventure Park designed for the entire family aged eight-plus.

Located at the iconic Big Pineapple, the Tree Top Challenge will take participants seemingly sky-high at 25 metres above the ground with 100 challenges and 12 ziplines suspended across five courses amongst sub-tropical rainfores.

With many parks and playgrounds re-opening, savour in the fresh air and sunshine with a picnic of fresh seafood straight from the trawlers at Mooloolaba Spit, indulge in a sweet treat from Fior Di Latte Gelateria at The Wharf Mooloolaba, pick your own berries fresh from the vines at Strawberry Fields or sample a taste of goodness at the Ginger Factory due to have re-opened on June 27.

Or set out on a private tour with a small group of family and friends for a 'Taste of the Hinterland' tour to the vineyards, cheese factory and lunch at a selection of amazing local restaurants with Mystic Mountain Tours.

Choose from a Coastal Hop, Noosa Brewing Trail or Hinterland ExBeerience to sample some local ales on a frothy Sunshine Coast craftbeer tour.

In need of some pampering? Then you can't go past the Teman for Two Package for $360 at Ikatan Day Spa. Includes Balinese Foot Ritual, 60 minute Balinese Massage, complimentary glass of champagne or pot of tea in the gardens before or after treatments.

Visit www.visitsunshinecoast.com.

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

● Vanessa Amorosi ■ In these times of isolation the performing arts fraternity are frantically coming up with bold new ways to communicate with fans, Vanessa Amorosi is a good example She planned for a virtual show on June 27 to launch a new album Black Listed Collection. The virtual show entailedVanessa performing in Las Vegas with her band members located in Tasmania and Melbourne.

Pete tells a tale

■ When Nine News presenter Peter Hitchener was a little nipper growing up in Queensland he went to the local school that had a roll call of 18 pupils.

At the annual Speech Day prizes were handed out, and every pupil received a prize. Peter was awarded ‘Consistent Tryer ‘ which in today’s talk could be construed as a ‘Try Hard’. Peter, you sure proved them wrong.

Major moves at The Age

■ The editor at The Age resigned and walked out of the paper after 20 years with the company. Part of his departure could have been related to a petition signed by 50 editorial staffers.

One of the grievances was that control of major editorial strategies be controlled by Melbourne - not Sydney. The old hitch of state control rears its head once again .

Good news in the making

■ Fans of the iconic TV series McLeod’s Daughters will be rejoicing at news that a feature film is in the script development stage.

Original creator Posie Graeme- Evans is involved along with a talented team of writers, and financial backing from Tasmanian Arts. The reboot of the franchise is set in Scotland and will be filmed in Tassie.

Trump cops ‘cease and desist’

■ The roughshod tactics Donald Trump employs have landed him in strife in the lead-up to the US Elections. The family representing American singer Tom Petty has issued legal proceedings to stop unauthorised use of Tom’s song I Won’t Back Down as used by Trump at the recent Tulsa rally.

It is later off a duck’s back to Trump as he has previously used without permission material owned by The Rolling Stones, Neil Young, R.E.M and others .

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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs FILM: SHAFT: Genre: Action/Crime/Comedy.

Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Jessie T. Usher, Richard Roundtree, Regina Hall.

Year: 2019.

Rating: MA15+ Length: 111 Minutes.

Stars: **½ Review: John Shaft Jr, is no private detective like his family bloodline before him, but to uncover the truth behind his best friend's untimely death, he needs an education only his dad and legendary grand-dad can provide.

A direct sequel to 2000's "Shaft" starring Samuel L. Jackson, which was a follow on from the Oscar winning "Shaft" (1971), "Shaft's Big Score" (1972) and "Shaft in Africa" (1973) starring Richard Roundtree as the super cool private detective, John Shaft, this time around is a formulaic by-the-book addition to the series that has nothing new to offer, but nonetheless, it is a comforting return that radiates a fuzzy nostalgic feel for those fans of the series, and a more than passable introduction to the legendary character for those who weren't around went Shaft first hit screens back in 1971, or 2000 for that matter.

Samuel L. Jackson is right at home as the sharp, quick witted and wise-cracking nephew, John Shaft, and it's a joy to watch him spar off against the original Shaft, Richard Roundtree, returning in the iconic role, however, it is the young Jessie T. Usher as John Shaft, Jr, that remains the weakest link of the three protagonists, leaving the feeling that it could have been something far greater resonating throughout, as jokes and humour more of a misfire more often than not, ultimately making it the lamest in the series to date driven by a shallow screenplay and inept direction.

"Shaft" is far from a loss, as there are moments to enjoy, primarily Jackson and Roundtree as they navigate their way through the usual punch-ups, gun play and pyrotechnics, and even though the heavyhanded comedic route should have been pulled into line, and driven along with more depth and substance, this is journey down memory lane that strangely enough, when all was said and done, had me hoping that I would like to have another visit from them again, only better next time hopefully.

FILM: THE DEBT COLLECTOR: Genre: Crime/Drama/Thriller.

Cast: Billy Connolly, Ken Stott, Francesca Annis.

Year: 1999.

Rating: MA15+ Length: 109 Minutes.

Stars: **** Review: This is legendary comedian Billy Connolly as you've never seen him before, a gritty and hard-hitting crime drama of a notoriously brutal 'Debt Collector,' now straight and successful, and a detective obsessed on retribution for the horrendous crimes he inflicted on helpless people decades earlier in 1970's Scotland.

Billy Connolly gives a dark and gripping dramatic performance as the now successful artist with the vicious villainous past, and is aided with tremendous effect by veteran Ken Stott (Shallow Grave) as the avenging detective on a campaign to ensure that the violent crimes are not forgotten or forgiven.

Reflective of such outstanding British crime thrillers as Danny Boyle's 'Shallow Grave' (1994), Graham Greene's 'Brighton Rock' (1948), Mike Hodges 'Get Carter' (1971) with Michael Caine and John Mackenzie's 'The Long Good Friday' (1980), this is a compelling thriller that never lets go, an experience with the force of a sledgehammer that hits you right between the eyes.

FILM: CROSSROADS: Genre: Drama/Music/Mystery.

Cast: Ralph Macchio, Joe Seneca, Jami Gertz.

Year: 1986.

Rating: M. Length: 99 Minutes.

Stars: **** Verdict: A young boy with an extraordinary talent with the guitar dreams of being a famous Blues guitarist, so he persuades legendary Blues musician Willie Brown to help him, but on the way deep into Mississippi, doesn't know about Willie's deal with the devil decades before at the crossroads, and that the Devil is now wants to collect.

Outstanding film from legendary director Walter Hill inspired by the legend of blues musician Robert Johnson and the classic myth that he sold his soul to the devil at a crossroads to achieve success.

Strong direction by Walter Hill from a superbly intelligent screenplay and top notch performances, most notably veteran Joe Seneca as Willie Brown, bring one of the great the legends of the blues to life with a searing edge and haunting intensity.

Wonderfully atmospheric and topped off by an electrifying soundtrack

by Ry Cooder, and an edge-of-your seat climatic guitar dual, this is a story of the deep south that brilliantly reflects why they call it the blues. Footnote: The Coen Brothers paid homage to this legendary story in "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" (2000).

Rourke’s Reviews Birthday ■ (M). 120 minutes. Available on Blu-ray and DVD. Touching on a subject that continues to deeply affect many members of the South Korean community, especially those who directly suffered from it, this exceptionally well-acted, genuinely moving drama sees the arrival of an exciting talent, writer/director Lee Jongeon, who has actually been working behind the scenes for almost two decades.

On April 16, 2014, a seemingly routine ferry trip turned into an absolute nightmare.

The Sewol, due to piloting error, turned too sharply and began to slowly tip over, but instead of getting the passengers to make their way to the upper deck, the crew told them to remain in their cabins, reassuring them that everything was okay.

By the time that it clearly became evident everything wasn't okay, the ferry had tipped to the point where the passengers couldn't escape, with the lower levels now largely filled with water.

On top of that, the coast guard response was far too slow, and government orders to keep outside experts, helpers and reporters at bay, hindered things even more.

By the time the disaster reached its conclusion, 304 passengers had drowned, around 250 of them students from Danwon High School.

Of the 172 people who survived, most were rescued by fishing boats who turned up 40 minutes before the coast guard.

The government then concentrated their efforts on covering up the numerous, incompetent mistakes made, enraging the public even more.

This, along with other incidents, lead to the downfall of President Park Geun-hye in 2017.

Set three years after the tragedy, Birthday centres on one particular family, who lost their teenage son, Su-ho (played by Yoon Chan-young in flashbacks). Jungil (Sol Kyung-gu) is the husband and father who returns to South Korea after several years abroad, wanting to re-enter the lives of his wife Soon-nam (Jeon Do-yeon) and young daughter Ye-sol (Kim Bo-min), who was too young back then to now recognise her father.

Soon-nam is totally broken from the death of Su-ho, and has never forgiven Jung-il for not being there during her darkest hour, and immediately asks for a divorce.

Jung-il is totally unprepared for the stifling, destroyed world Soonnam lives in (she even intermittently picks on or ignores Ye-sol), and his awkward attempts to console are frequently wrongheaded, but he does manage to slowly make

a connection with his daughter.

When volunteers from a Sewol support group show up asking if the couple want to commemorate their son's upcoming birthday, as a way of saying goodbye, Jung-il agrees, but Soon-nam refuses, feeling the whole exercise undermines her significant loss. The first three-quarters of Birthday are beautifully lowkey, as we see a family dealing with the sorrowful death of a loved one, and how it affects each person differently. Lee carefully concentrates on what each character says and does (or doesn't), and how they interact with people who are either trying to help, or have suffered like them, and even quietly (but powerfully) incorporates real locations and memorials that families of the disaster visit. This makes the finale all-the-more emotionally overwhelming, as we see damaged people finally externalise their pain, openly acknowledging how much Su-ho's death has devastated them.

This heart-wrenching catharsis eloquently follows the grimly measured drama that has proceeded it.

The acting is simply brilliant. Jeon (The Harmonium In My Memory, The Shameless, Ashfall, Beasts Clawing At Straws), who won Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival for her searing performance in the magnificent 2007 film Secret Sunshine, totally immerses herself in what is a very demanding role, making Soon-nam's crippling grief wholly believable, but also allows us to understand her cold, at-times anti-social behaviour (a scene where Soon-nam breaks down is truly uncomfortable to watch). Sol (Peppermint Candy, Oasis, Idol) also impresses as Jung-il, while young Kim is perfect as Ye-sol. Lee Jong-eon has worked for a number of years for renowned filmmaker Lee Chang-dong (whose most recent film was the critically acclaimed Burning), as a script supervisor on Secret Sunshine, and as an assistant director on Poetry (2010); she also worked as an assistant director on Ounie Lecomte's outstanding autobiographical feature, A Brand New Life (2009), which was produced by her mentor. Lee, who actually volunteered for an association who provided a place where bereaved families could gather, treats the material with intelligence and respect, and never allows the film to fall into melodrama or cheap manipulation.

Birthday is certainly emotionally draining and demanding, but is an authentically human experience that deserves to be seen. There have been a number of documentaries made on the Sewol disaster, including The Truth Shall Not Sink With Sewol (2014), After The Sewol (2017), Intention (2018), and In The Absence (2018), which was nominated at this year's Oscars.

Top 10 Lists JUNE 28-JULY 4 THE DVD AND BLU-RAY TOP RENTALS & SALES: 1. THE INVISIBLE MAN [Horror/Mystery/ Sci-Fi/Elisabeth Moss, Aldis Hodge].

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

3. DARK WATERS [Biography/Drama/ Mark Ruffalo, Tim Robbins, Anne Hathaway].

4. ISN'T IT ROMANTIC [Romance/Comedy/ Fantasy/Rebel Wilson, Liam Hemsworth].

5. JAY & SILENT BOB: THE REBOOT [Comedy/Kevin Smith].

6. ONWARD [Animated/Adventure/ Comedy/Voices: Chris Pratt, Julia LouiseDreyfus].

7. BLOODSHOT [Sci-Fi/Action/Drama/Vin Diesel, Guy Pearce].

8. THE CALL OF THE WILD [Family/ Adventure/Drama/Harrison Ford].

9. FANTASY ISLAND [Horror/Fantasy/ Adventure/Kim Coates, Michael Rooker].

NEW HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: KILLER SOFA [Horror/Comedy/Jed Brophy, Nathalie Morris].

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

THE SPY [Biography/Drama/Damien Chapelle, Alexander Scheer].

THE IRON MASK [Action/Adventure/Arnold Schwarzenegger, Charles Dance, Jackie Chan].

THE CRIME BOSS [Crime/Drama/John Malkovich, Vince Vaughn, Liam Hemsworth].

STARDOG AND TURBOCAT [Animated/ Family/Comedy/Voices: Bill Nighy, Nick Frost].

DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: THE GAME [Mystery/Thriller/Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger].

RIO GRANDE [Western/Romance/Action/ John Wayne, Ben Johnson, Maureen O'Hara].

NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: JANE THE VIRGIN: Season 5.

SWAMP PEOPLE: Season 11.

TICK: The Entire Series.

THE CURSE OF OAK ISLAND: Season 4.

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By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Rescue package ■ The live music sector is one of the winners in the Federal Government's new $250 million Arts and Entertainment Package announced last Thursday.

Live music gets $75 million of capital funding to help production and event businesses put on new festivals, concerts, tours and events as social distancing restrictions ease as reported by The Music Network.

Memo streaming ■ Keep The Circle Unbroken concert is presented by the partnership between Memo Music Hall, St Kilda, and Renegade Films (RocKwiz), as well as Row Jerry Row. It features Tim Rogers, Abby Dobson, Mark Atkins, KylieAuldist, Dave Gleeson, backed

by Row Jerry Crow band with special guest musicians.

The live stream will commence at 7pm on Saturday, July 18.

Tickets at the Memo.

New label ■ Michael Gudinski has recently announced his new label, Reclusive Records, as reported by Mushroom Music Publicity.

Michael says "I am excited to launch Reclusive Records which I've been thinking about for quite a while .

“With this new label we are focused on career development and being patient with artists.

“There will be no musical boundaries within the Reclusive label".

- Rob Foenander

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What exactly is a GSM blend?

■ John Rozentals tells his readers about GSM blends.

So what exactly is a GSM blend?

Well, it's a dry red blended from three varieties - grenache, shiraz and mourvedre (aka mataro).

Though not always, apparently, do the varieties appear in that order of magnitude. Labelling a wine as MSG just doesn't have the same appeal, if you get my drift.

Each of the component varieties has a clear function.

Grenache adds its perfumed juiciness, and shiraz its trademark mid-palate richness and dark-berry flavours.

Mourvedre normally does come last in the varietal mix and has the stiffness to make sure it's a red we're drinking.

The blend originated, I believe, in France's Rhone Valley, and remains popular there.

It is catching on in Australia, too, especially where there are old plantings of grenache and mourvedre. That is, mainly in the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale.

WINE REVIEWS Chapel Hill 2019 The Parson Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvedre ($18): The Parson GSM provides a gateway to these quintessential McLaren Vale varieties with a focus on bright fruit flavours and a breezy texture.

Smooth, silky and fruit-driven with persistent fine-grained tannins.

The wine is a beauty and a fine introduction to the blend and to the

● Michael Fragos: doing great things at Chapel Hill with GSM. region. than usual, the concentration and McLaren Vale wineries. It is a welChapel Hill 2019 The Parson vibrant flavour in the resulting fruit come addition to the tasting bench Shiraz ($18): Fortunately, February is definitely a highlight. The red is any time.

This is a dry red to savour, one and March provided perfect ripen- an absolute bargain. with plenty of tannin and brooding ing weather allowing the vines to WINE OF THE WEEK comfortably cruise through to harChapel Hill 2018 McLaren Vale flavours of dark berries. We're vest.

Shiraz ($33): My favourite red from lucky in Australia to have reds of Whilst yields were slightly lower one of my one of my favourite this quality at this sort of price.

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4. Mobilise all people over 95 years of age to help 3. Check all CBD statues for positive signs of CONVID 19.

2. Turn the ‘Ruby Rose’ into a ride at Luna Park.

1. People who frequent Caulfield, Moonee Valley, Flemington or Sandown will be declared Race-ists.

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EASTERN EDITION ‘KNOX-SHERBROOKE NEWS’ EDITION Throughout City of Knox www.KnoxNews.com.au www.KnoxSherbrookeNews.com.au Bayswater, Boronia, Ferntree Gully, Knoxfield, Mountain Gate, Rowville, Scoresby, Studfield, Wantirna South ‘MANNINGHAM NEWS’ EDITION Throughout City of Manningham www.DoncasterTemplestoweNews.com.au www.ManninghamNews.com.au Bulleen, Doncaster, Donvale, East Doncaster, Lower Templestowe, Templestowe, Tunstall Square. (Regional Edition: Warrandyte) ‘MAROONDAH MAIL’ EDITION Throughout City of Maroondah www.MaroondahMail.com.au www.CroydonMail.com.au www.RingwoodMail.com.au Bayswater North, Croydon, Heathmont, North Ringwood, Ringwood ‘MONASH GAZETTE’ EDITION Throughout City of Monash www.MonashLeader.com.au www.WaverleyGazette.com.au www.OakleighTimes.com.au Ashwood, Burwood, Chadstone, Clayton, Glen Waverley, Huighesdale, Huntingdale, Mitcham, Mulgrave, Notting Hill, Oakleigh, Oakleigh East, Wheelers Hill.

‘PROGRESS NEWS’ EDITION Throughout City of Boroondara www.ProgressNews.com.au Ashburton, Balwyn, Balwyn North, Canterbury, Kew,Kew East, Mont Albert, Surrey Hills.

‘WHITEHORSE GAZETTE’ EDITION Throughout City of Whitehorse www.Whitehorse Gazette.com.au www.BoxHillGazette.com.au www.Nunawading Gazette.com.au www. BoxHillReporter.com.au Balwyn North, Blackburn, Blackburn North, Blackburn South, Box Hill, Box Hill North, Box Hill South, Burwood, Burwood East, Forest Hill, Mitcham, Mont Albert, Mont Albert North, Nunawading, Surrey Hills, Vermont and Vermont South.

NORTHERN EDITION ‘DIAMOND VALLEY NEWS’ EDITION www.DiamondValleyNews.com.au www.DVNews.com.au Briar Hill, Eltham, Greensborough, Lower Plenty, Montmorency, St Helena. (Regional Edition: Diamond Creek, Eltham, Hurstbridge, Kangaroo Ground, Panton Hill, Research, Smiths Gully, Wattle Glen) ‘HEIDELBERGER’ EDITION www.Heidelberger.com.au Banyule, Darebin, Eaglemont, East Ivanhoe, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Heights, Ivanhoe, Macleod.

Rosanna, Viewbank, West Heidelberg, Yallambie.

NORTHCOTE BUDGET EDITION www.NorthcoteBudget.com.au Alphington, Clifton Hill, Collingwood, Croxton, Dennis, Fairfield, Fitzroy, North Fitzroy, Northcote, Thornbury, Westgarth.

‘PRESTON POST’ EDITION www.PrestonPost.com.au ‘RESERVOIR TIMES’ EDITION www.Reservoir Times.com.au East Preston, Keon Park, Kingsbury, Preston, Regent, Reservoir, Ruthven West Preston, West Reservoir ‘WHITTLESEA POST’ EDITION www.WhittleseaPost.com.au Bundoora, Epping, Lalor, Mill Park, Thomastown, Thomastown West. (Regional Edition: Arthurs Creek, Donnybrook, Doreen, Laurimar, Humevale, Mernda, Nutfield, South Morang, Whittlesea, Yan Yean.)

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