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RED RED ALERT IN THE NORTH

■ THE NUMBER of Coronavirus cases in Melbourne’s northern suburbs continues to rise alarmingly. Hume Council tops the list in Victoria with 593 cases, 286 of them active.

Hume municipality includes suburbs including Broadmeadows, Craigieburn, Roxburgh Park and Kalkallo. Close to home, the number of COVID-19 cases in Whittlesea municipality has grown to 253, with 155 of them current. This includes outbreaks at the Northern Hospital and Santa Monica College. The school cases were associated with what became known as the ‘Wollert Cluster’. Areas in the Whittlesea municipality include Beveridge (part), Bundoora (part), Donnybrook, Doreen (part), Eden Park, Epping, Humevale, Kinglake West (part), Lalor, Mernda, Mill Park, South Morang, Thomastown, Whittlesea, Wollert, Woodstock and Yan Yean (part). Banyule municipality has had 233 cases, and 122 of them are current. In April, Banyule was Victoria’s Coronavirus hot spot. Suburbs in Banyule include Bellfield, part of Bundoora, Briar Hill, Eaglemont, Eltham North, Greensborough, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Heights, Heidelberg West, Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe East, Lower Plenty, Macleod, Montmorency, Rosanna, Viewbank, St Helena, Watsonia, Watsonia North and Yallambie. Darebin has 160 cases, with 84 of them listed as current.

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Darebin covers suburbs including Alphington (part), Bundoora (part), Fairfield (part), Kingsbury, Macleod (part), Northcote, Preston, Reservoir and Thornbury. Towards the city, the Yarra local government area has registered 171 caes, with 111 of them registered as current, as at Monday (July 20). The Yarra municipality takes in areas including Abbotsford, Alphington (shared with the City of Darebin), Burnley, Carlton North (shared with the City of Melbourne), Clifton Hill, Collingwood, Cremorne, Fairfield (shared with the City of Darebin), Fitzroy, Fitzroy North, Princes Hill and Richmond. At the lower end of the numerical scale, but still serious, are the figures from Nillumbik Shire. As at the start of the week there were 41 cases, 11 of them current. Areas in Nillumbik include Arthurs Creek, Bend of Islands, Christmas Hills, Cottles Bridge, Diamond Creek, Doreen (part), Eltham, Eltham North (part), Greensborough (part), Hurstbridge, Kangaroo Ground, Kinglake (part), Kinglake West (part), North Warrandyte, Nutfield, Panton Hill, Plenty, Research, Smiths Gully, StAndrews, Strathewen, Watsons Creek, Wattle Glen, Yan Yean (part) and Yarrambat. Victoria recorded 275 new cases in the 24 hours to Monday, with the total number of cases at 5942. Some 28 of the new cases were linked to outbreaks or complex cases and 247 are under investigation. One new death was reported. To date, 39 people have died from Coronavirus in Victoria.

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Reservoir man missing ■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Reservoir man Tan Luc Huynh. The 61-year-old was last seen leaving a premises on George St on Monday July 13 about 12 Noon. Police hold concerns for Tan’s welfare due to a medical condition. Tan was last seen wearing black track pants. Police have released an image of Tan in the hope someone can provide information on his current whereabouts. Anyone who has seen Tan or has information on his current whereabouts is urged to call Reservoir Police Station on 9460 6744.

Epping shooting ■ Detectives from the Echo Taskforce have released CCTV as part of their investigation into a shooting in Epping earlier this month. Police have been told a 47-year-old man was standing in the

● Tan Luc Huynh driveway of a Young Detectives from St property talking to the Echo Taskforce two other men just be- are investigating as the fore 7.40pm on victim has links to the Mongols Outlaw MoWednesday, July 1. It is believed shots tor Cycle Gang. have been fired from At this stage, dea vehicle, believed to tectives are still workbe a white BMW ing to determine the coupe, striking the motive for the shootman in the lower body. ing and who is responThe BMW has then sible. left the scene. Detectives have Paramedics at- released footage of tended and treated the the BMW driving past victim before convey- the Epping address, in ing him to hospital with which a number of non-life threatening gunshots can be injuries. heard. An image of a No one else was injured during the in- white BMW similar to cident. that used in the shooting has also been released. Police would like to speak to anyone who recognises the white BMW or saw it in the Epping area on July 1.

● Police have released an image of a white BMW that may be connected to a shooting in Epping this month.

W’sea, Darebin link

● Jayden Smith ■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Jayden Smith. A warrant has been issued for the 28-yearold’s arrest for assault and breaching a court He is known to frequent the Hume, Whittlesea, Moreland, and Darebin areas. Investigators have released an image of Smith in the hope someone may have information on his current whereabouts. Anyone who sights Smith or has information about his current whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

‘Turn up or quit’ ■ Northern Metropolitan MLC Fiona Patten has called on politician Adem Somyurek to attend Parlianment or resign. “Mr Somyurek is someone whose entire career has been built on getting people to turn up to meetings who didn’t want to be there – so he should either show up or resign.” said Ms Patten “There are only 40 seats in the Upper House of the Victorian Parliament.. “Very few people get the privilege to serve the state in such a way. “Currently one of those seats looks empty – the one supposed to be occupied by Adem Somyurek, the former Labor Minister. He is now classified as an ‘Independent Member’ of the crossbench by the Victorian Parliament. “In the last sitting week, Mr Somyurek did not turn up to take his seat in the House following his muchpublicised exit from the Labor Party.”

Lookout for Donald

● Donald Atkinson also known as Donald Stewart ■ Melbourne’s northern suburbs have been asked for information about Donald Atkinson, also known as Donald Stewart. Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate the 36-year-old who is wanted on warrant for failing to appear at court to answer criminal damage and weapons offences. He s approximately 175cm tall with a medium build and black hair. Atkinson is also missing his left arm. Police have released an image of Atkinson in the hope someone may have information on his current whereabouts. Atkinson is known to frequent East Gippsland and Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

Local Briefs Thomastown death ■ Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman at Thomastown on Fridcay night (July 17). Investigators believe the woman was crossing the line near the Thomastown Railway Station about 6.20pm when she was struck by a train. The woman, who is believed to be in her 70s, died at the scene. Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Yarra River health ■ The Yarra River will be in better condition as small army of Victorians will clean up litter, remove weeds and help make local rivers and creeks more beautiful as part of the Victorian Government’s plan to keep people working through the coronavirus pandemic. Lisa Neville, Minister for Water, announced that 110 people will take on roles cleaning and protecting Melbourne’s suburban waterways through the Government’s $500 million Working for Victoria fund. “Local rivers and creeks have become even more valuable in recent months, with people getting out of the house to exercise and get some fresh air – this will make them cleaner and healthier,” Ms Neville said “It’s great to see Working for Victoria making a big contribution to improving our waterways, while also keeping people in work through the coronavirus pandemic.”

Bleeding obvious ■ Whittlesea Council last Friday issued a media release that the proposed kindergarten to be located at 16 Spring St , Thomastown, would be known as the ‘Spring Street Kindergarten’. Notice was given in accordance with the Naming Rules for Places in Victoria – Statutory Requirements.

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Derogatory statements deleted

Banyule Council is planning to spend $30,000 on disc golf at the Warringal Parklands, said Kath Brackett, Director of Community Programs, this month. About $2500 has been spent to date on signage.

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A number of residents spoke about the Diamond Creek Major Activity Centre Structure Plan at last week’s Future Nillumbik Committee meeting. Submissions were put by Natalie Duffy, Chris Stockton, Brian and Janice Smyth, Adjungbilly Pty Ltd, Gila Schnapp, Esther Caspi and Diamond Creek Traders Association. Apart from Ms Duffy’s submission, all others were read by Nillumbik Shire CEO Carl Cowie. A report will be presented to the August ordinary Council meeting. A new draft will be made available on Council’s website on Friday (July 24).

● Heidi Murphy of 3AW Melbourne’s northern suburbs have an image problem with leading commercial radio station 3AW. Few of the presenters have any real knowledge of the north. Stand-in presenter Heidi Murphy had no idea of the correct way to say Nillumbik when she had to read a list of local government areas. Afternoon host Tom Elliott confessed he once visited Reservoir on his way to Thomastown. Neil Mitchell, John Burns and Ross Stevenson all live south of the Yarra, although Ross used to live near and at the Lord Newry Hotel. But there is hope! New host for the afternoon program, Dee Dee Dunleavy, live just over the other side of the Yarra River at Bulleen. And newsreader Tony Tardio has a proud heritage, starting his career at Safeway Lalor.

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Some 2430 of the 52,311 residential improved properties do not receive Banyule Council’s waste management service, this month’s Council meeting was told. All residential properties do receive a hard waste collection services if they have a suitable spot.

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Kinglake’s Mountain Monthly magazine has wrestled control of the www.kinglakerangesnews.com website name. The domain now re-directs automatically to the Mountain Monthly main website. After a record season, with many residents obeying the ‘Stay At Home’ restriction, the statewide supply of firewood through commercial operators has dried up. Banyule Council will explore the options associated with providing a waste and recycling service to all rated properties within the municipality that currently do not receive a waste service. Geoff Glynn, Director of Assets and City Services, told the Council this month that the work will be undertaken in the second half of 2020 in order to provide a report to Council in preparation of the 2021-22 budget.

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■ Banyule Council Director Mark Giglio has conceded that questions from ratepayers may be altered before they are aired at Council meetings. He said derogatory remarks were deleted. His statement came after an anonymous enquiry was put to this month’s Council meeting: “I understand that Council officers have been amending or deleting parts of some statements submitted by the public as part of the Council Meetings Request to Speak process. Will Council be voting on this change in policy?” Mr Giglio replied: “It has always been a requirement of the Request to Speak that no derogatory or defamatory statements, or comments of a personal nature be directed at councillors, officers, or other individuals. “Prior to the COVID-19 situation when members of the public could attend Council meetings, the Mayor would request the speaker to cease making statements if they did not meet the policy requirements. With COVID, and to ensure public participation, the request to speak was changed to accept written statements. “Statements are amended to adhere to these requirements. Council will be reviewing the Request to Speak process further in light of the escalating COVID-19 situation,” Mr Giglio said.

Northcote Budget Vale Bob Taylor

● Bob Taylor, Dan Webb, Peter Philp. 2014. ■ We regret to advise of the passing of radio man, Bob Taylor (above), of Northcote, at the age of79. A former Ivanhoe Grammar boy, Bob worked at stations including Stereo 974, 3HA, 3TR, 7HT, 3SH and 3XY. He had run the Announcers’Academy.

Preston Post Designs praised

● Marc Giglio, Director Corporate Services, Banyule City Council

■ Some 81 per cent of 401 survey respondents rating the proposed new designs for the Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre as good or excellent. This week’s meeting of Darebin Councillors was told that 95 per cent respondents stated they strongly support Council’s aim to achieve 6 Star Green Star requirements. The design process is continuing, utilising the community feedback that has been received to further define and shape the project. Changes made as a result of the community consultation will be done so ensuring that the project is delivered within budget and will be communicated to the community.

Preston Reconnected Whittlesea Post

Here we go again

■ Four level crossings in Preston - at Bell St, Cramer St, Oakover Rd and Murray Rd will all be removed by 2022, Monday night’s meeting of Darebin Council was told. “Council’s successful advocacy also secured an elevated rail solution, which will open up a significant amount of new open space for residents and presents the chance to develop new precincts and community infrastructure such as pedestrian connections and green open space,” said a report from Sunny Haynes, Manager City Futures.

“A new station for Preston presents an opportunity for better integration with the Preston Market site, as well as the wider Preston precinct. “A new Bell Station will elevate the profile of the emerging cultural precinct in South Preston, improving connections to Darebin Arts Centre and Ray Bramham Gardens. “The Preston-Bell elevated rail is a once in a generation project and has the potential to significantly transform the city for the better, where people can get around more easily on foot or on bike, and they have green

spaces to enjoy. Getting the corridor layout and design detail right is fundamental in securing this positive lasting legacy for current and future communities,” Ms Haynes said. Officers are seeking Council endorsement of a set of design, movement and delivery objectives captured in a document called Preston Reconnected, which will form the basis of our next advocacy phase. Outcomes of the discussion were not known when The Local Paper went to press.

Need for playgrounds in Viewbank ■ Ivanhoe resident Nola McDowell told this month’s meeting of Banyule City Council that more playgrounds wer nededed in the Viewbank and Yallambie areas. “There are many young families within the Viewbank and Yallambie areas,” Ms McDowell told the July 6 meeting. “However, there are no large playgrounds in these areas like those installed at Possum Hollow in Heidelberg, Malahang Reserve in Heidelberg West or Ford Park in Bellfield. “:Within the draft budget 2021financial year, what if any new playgrounds or upgrades to existing playgrounds are proposed within the Viewbank and Yallambie areas during the 202021 financial year?” Geoff Glynn, Director of Assets and City Services, Banyule City Council, said there were no plans for new playgrounds in those areas. “Council has a playground renewal program that guides playground improvements. Typically six or seven playgrounds are renewed each financial year. In 2018-19 the playground at Harbone Street reserve was undertaken and in the 20-21 and 21-22 financial years the playgrounds at Yallambie Park and Arthur Streeton Reserve are scheduled for renewal,” he said.

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

Heidelberger $570,825 landscaping ■ Banyule Council has awarded a contract for he construction of landscaping and paving at the Ivanhoe precinct redevelopment to GP Blue stone for $570,825 (excluding GST). On the motion of crs Craig Langdon and Tom Melican, the Council’s Director of Assets and City Services has been authorised to sign the contract and any other associated documents. Tenders were down loaded by 33 contractors, and six contractors submitted their tenders in response to tender that was advertised in The Age.

Diamond Valley News 96 trees saved

● Geoff Glynn, Director of Assets and City Services, Banyule City Council

■ The Banyule Significant Tree and Vegetation Register aims to provide interim protection to 96 trees or tree groups, whilst a general amendment is progressed. To provide an appropriate level of protection for significant trees and vegetation, statutory protection is required. This was successfully proposed at the July 6 meeting of Banyule City Council by Crs Wayne Phillips and Mark Di Pasquale. The Council is requesting that the Minister for Planning prepare Amendment C117 under the Planning and Environment Act 1987. The additional 96 trees or tree groups affects 138 properties.

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● Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews at one of this week’s COVID-19 briefings. More than 1,331,000 tests have In Victoria as at Monday: ■ Victoria recorded 275 new cases of coronavirus in the 24 ■ 1060 cases may indicate com- been processed Cases currently linked to pubhours to Monday, with the total munity transmission ■ 2913 cases are currently ac- lic housing in North Melbourne, number of cases now at 5942. Flemington and Carlton are as The overall total has increased tive in Victoria by 246, after 29 cases were re- ■ 147 cases of coronavirus are follows: classified – largely due to duplica- in hospital, including 31 in inten- ■ 287 cases are residents of various public housing towers in North sive care tion. Within Victoria, 28 of the new ■ 2933 people have recovered Melbourne and Flemington. Investigations are continuing into cases are linked to outbreaks or from the virus Of the total cases, 5456 cases how these cases are linked. complex cases and 247 are under are from metropolitan ■ 54 cases are residents of variinvestigation. One new death was reported Melbourne, while 348 are from ous public housing towers in Carlton. Investigations are conom Monday: a woman in her 80s. regional Victoria Total cases include 3082 men tinuing into if and/or how these To date, 39 people have died from cases are linked. and 2830 women coronavirus in Victoria. Cases currently linked to key outbreaks are as follows: ■ 173 cases have been linked to Al-Taqwa College ■ Airport West. Westfield Airport West Shopping Centre. 29/35 ■ 57 cases have been linked to Louis St. Somerville Retail Services in ■ Albert Park. Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. Tottenham ■ Ascot Vale. Melbourne Showgrounds. Epsom and Langs Rd. ■ 36 cases have been linked to ■ Ascot Vale. Wingate Avenue Community Centre. JBS in Brooklyn ■ Ballarat. Ballarat Community Health - Ballarat Senior ■ 4 cases have been linked to Citziens’ Centre. 16 Little Bridge St. Nestle Campbellfield ■ Bendigo. Latrobe university Rural Health School. ■ 12 cases have been linked to ■ Braybrook. Braybrook - CoHealthg. 107-139 Churchill Ave. Australian Lamb Company in ■ Broadmeadows. Broadmeadows Central Shopping Centre. Colac 1099-1169 Pascoe Vale Rd. ■ 5 cases have been linked to ■ Caroline Springs. Bunnings. 1067-1125 Western Hwy. Australian Pharmaceutical In■ Chadstone. Golfers Drive. Gate 4, multi deck car park, level dustries in Dandenong South 2. ■ 13 cases have been linked to ■ Craigieburn. 274-304 Craigieburn Rd. Goodman Fielder Pampas in ■ Cranbourne East. Casey Fields. 160 Berwick-Cranbourne West Footscray Rd. ■ 13 cases have been linked to ■ Dandenong. Drive-through centre. Enter by Carroll Lane car St Basil’s Homes for the Aged in park (off Cheltenham Rd) Fawkner ■ Epping. Pacific Epping Shopping Centre. 571-583 High St. ■ 40 cases have been linked to ■ Fawkner. C.B. Smith Reserve. 79 Jukes Rd. Estia Health in Ardeer ■ Flemington. St Brendan’s Catholic Church Hall, 103 ■ 28 cases have been linked to Wellington St. Glendale Aged Care facility in ■ Frankston. Monash University Peninsula Campus. Werribee Moorooduc Hwy. ■ 18 cases have been linked to ■ Hoppers Crossing. Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre. 250 the Royal Melbourne Hospital Heaths Rd. Royal Park campus ■ Keilor. Community Hub. Old Calder Hwy. ■ 20 cases have been linked to ■ Keysborough. Springers. 400 Cheltenham Rd. LaManna Supermarket in ■ Koo-Wee-Ruip. Regional Health Service. 255 Rossiter Rd. Essendon Fields ■ Mansfield. Mansfield District Hospital. Cnr Maroondah Hwy ■ 14 cases have been linked to and Elvins St. Embracia Aged Care Moonee ■ Maribyrnong. Highpoint Shopping Centre. 120-200 Rosamond Valley in Avondale Heights Rd. ■ 5 cases have been linked to ■ Melbourne Airport. Terminal 4, Level 2. Mercer Drive. Japara Central Park Aged Care ■ Mernda. Woodland Waters Reserve. Waterview Drive. Home in Windsor ■ Mildura. Mildura central. Fifteenth St Deakin Ave. The following schools have ■ Mornington. Peninsula Community Theatre. 91 Wilsons Rd. closed for cleaning and further ■ Niddrie. Community Hub. 3/3-15 Matthews Ave. investigation following notifica■ Pascoe Vale. Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre. 563a Pascoe tion of a case: Charles La Trobe Vale Rd. College, Roxburgh College, ■ Pakenham. IYU Recreation Reserve. 165 Henry Rd. Overport Primary School, Drys■ Preston. Northland Shopping Centre. 2-50 Murray Rd. dale Primary School, Toorak Pri■ Roxburgh Park. Youth and Recreation Centre. 75 Lakeside Dr. mary School, Princes Hill Second■ Tarneit. Wooten Road Reserve. 25-51 Wooten Rd. ary College, Pascoe Vale Girls ■ Wantirna South. knox Shopping Centre. 425 Burwood Hwy. Secondary College, Grovedale ■ Watergardens. Shopping Centre. Entry 1 via Melton Hwy, West Primary School, Victorian Taylors Lakes. College of the Arts Secondary ■ West Footscray. Bunnings. Cnr Geelong Rd and Geelong St. School,TrinityCollegeColacPark■ Wonthaggi. Bass Coast Health. Wonthaggi Hospital. 235 Graville College - Malmsbury Camham St. pus , Leibler Yavneh College.

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■ COVID-19 notificationsby How local government areas were notified on Monday (July 20). The residental location is the residential address provided when the case is notified. The first figure is for confirmed cases (ever), and active cases (current): ■ Hume, 599, 286; ■ Wyndham, 552, 350, ■ Brimbank, 471, 271, ■ Melbourne, 455, 274, ■ Moonee Valley, 387, 220, ■ Moreland, 313, 160, ■ Whittlesea, 253, 155, ■ Banyule, 233, 122, ■ Melton, 219, 125, ■ Casey, 213, 78, ■ Yarra, 171, 111, ■ Darebin, 160, 84, ■ Maribyrnong, 149, 90, ■ Stonnington, 144, 35, ■ Boroondara, 123, 38, ■ Hobsons Bay, 106, 58, ■ Monash, 93, 33, ■ Port Phillip, 92, 32, ■ Greater Geelong, 84, 13, ■ Interstate, 82, 4, ■ Whitehorse, 81, 48, ■ Manningham, 79, 36, ■ Glen Eira, 77, 17, ■ Mornington Peninsula, 72, 7, ■ Greater Dandenong, 69, 37, ■ Kingston, 57, 20, ■ Frankston, 54, 12, ■ Bayside, 50, 14, ■ Cardinia, 44, 17, ■ Nillumbik, 41, 11, ■ Knox, 40, 12, ■ Yarra Ranges, 36, 9, ■ Mitchell, 33, 13, ■ Maroondah, 29, 12, ■ Ballarat, 20, 9, ■ Greater Shepparton, 17, 2, ■ Greater Bendigo, 14, 4, ■ Macedon Ranges, 14, 5, ■ Wellington, 13, 0, ■ Colac Otway, 12, 12, ■ Latrobe, 12, 3, ■ Moira, 11, 0, ■ Surf Coast, 10, 1, ■ Baw Baw, 8, 3, ■ South Gippsland, 8, 3, ■ Bass Coast, 6, 2, ■ Golden Plains, 6, 5, ■ Horsham, 6, 3, ■ Moorabool, 6, 3, ■ Mount Alexander, 6, 0, ■ Ararat, 5, 0, ■ Campaspe, 5, 0, ■ Mildura, 5, 0, ■ Overseas, 5, 0, ■ Swan Hill, 5, 1, ■ Warrnambool, 5, 0, ■ Loddon, 4, 1, ■ Benalla, 3, 0, ■ Glenelg, 3, 2, ■ Mansfield, 3, 0, ■ Northern Grampians, 3, 0, ■ East Gippsland, 2, 1, ■ Gannawarra, 2, 0, ■ Hepburn, 2, 0, ■ Murrindindi, 2, 0, ■ Southern Grampians, 2, 0, ■ Strathbogie, 2, 0, ■ Wangaratta, 2, 0, ■ Alpine, 1, 0, ■ Central Goldfields, 1, 0, ■ Corangamite, 1, 0, ■ Moyne, 1, 0, ■ West Wimmera, 1, 0, ■ Wodonga, 1, 0, ■ Yarriambiack, 1, 0. No cases have been recorded in Buloke, Hindmarsh, Indigo, Pyrenees, Queenscliffe and Towong.

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Man murdered at Lalor

ARIES: (March 21- April 20) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6. Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.26.36.40. Some further developments in your career matters should soon come to a successful conclusion. Family members could be instrumental in creating problems for you now. TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 4.3.2.5. Lotto Numbers: 4.12.23.36.8.14. You could be able to get some of the things now that you have only been dreaming about earlier. People will be there for you if you ask them and relationship matters will be happy. GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Fawn Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.32.20.9.4. A little break could do you wonders and give you a chance to catch up with those that have been away for a long time. Do not spend freely ad you will soon need the extra cash. CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 6.5.9.3. Lotto Numbers: 6.12.24.45.40.33. Get back to the routine and you will find that your plans will work better than before. A little discipline will help a lot. Many could find the love of their lives very soon. LEO: (July 23- August 22) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.9. Lotto Numbers: 3.12.25.45.6.8. After some big changes in your life you might need a little time to collect yourself. If you could take a holiday or a trip away this could help you to adjust to the situation. VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Apricot Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.9.8. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.45.40.33. Being the one that everyone expects to help all the time can become very trying. May you should assert yourself clearly so everyone knows how you feel about things. LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 4.6.9.5 Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.35.40.33. A windfall of a loved ones could unsettle you to and change your daily routine a bit. Best to take things easy and not to get carried away with plans until they are sure. SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 5.9.6.3. Lotto Numbers: 6.12.25.45.40.33. You could be in need of some rest and recreation, so make sure you have some time for yourself. Family members should delight you and personal relations should be happy. SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 9.6.3.2. Lotto Numbers: 9.16.15.45.21.11. You have the talent to surprise people but do not despair if they do not appreciate your changing moods. This is not the time to come up with new ideas at your work environment. CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.45.6.33.37. You might need some extra tolerance to come to grips with the changes introduced by a family member. More relaxation or fun could help make you feel better about things. AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5.9.7.4. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.45.40.33.37. Family will be filling in most of your time during this period but make sure that you have your own quiet time also. Loved ones might introduce a new idea into your daily life. PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 5.9.1.2. Lotto Numbers: 1.5.12.29.36.45. With the changing of the seasons you find your moods do the same, so use the happy times usefully to gain most from your environment. Some luck with a special friend. KERRY KULKENS MAGIC SHOP 1693 BURWOOD HWY BELGRAVE PH/FAX 03 9754 4587 WWW.KERRYKULKENS.COM.AU Like us on Facebook

Local Briefs Darebin example ■ The Victorian Government is giving local councils across the state the chance to receive up to $100,000 for projects focussed on making local roads safer, through a Transport Accident Commission grants program. A Darebin example from last year is being quoted in Government publicity: "Darebin City Council – $100,000 for project at Newlands Primary School aiming to increase the number of students using active transport to get to and from school, by implementing travel behaviour programs and constructing road safety treatments on identified active travel routes." Local councils can apply for grants of up to $30,000 for analysis projects, and up to $100,000 for safety upgrades.

No to $40K refund ● Police on the murder scene at Ella Ct, Lalor. Photo courtesy: 7News ■ Police are investigating whether there is a Hospital where he remained on life support undrugs connection to the fatal shooting of a man til his family could save their goodbyes. at Ella Ct, Lalor. The man had been with a group of people in Adrian Piccone was shot when three rounds the house. Police seized items from the house were find into a window at the home in the court including a backpack and shopping bags. of the home in West Lalor, which backs onto The address has been well-known to Police, Edgars Creek. who had recently been called there to bring a The man was taken to Royal Melbourne brawl between males under control.

Nod to Darebin Multi Sports Stadium ■ A $30 million project to complete the Darebin Multi Sports Stadium on Darebin Rd went before this week’s meeting of Council. The result of the contract designs from Monday night’s meeting was unknown when this edition of The Local Paper went to press. The project looks to construct the centre over the coming 18 months with features including: ■ 4 indoor court stadium including player and spectator amenities such as toilet facilities, change rooms, fixed spectator seating, changing place facility, gender neutral toilet facilities, first aid room and competition office. ■ Equipment storerooms ■ Referee’s change room ■ Administration area such as office space, kitchenette, re-

● Cr Susan Rennie, Darebin City Mayor

ception. ■ Café, kitchen and seating area ■ Multi-purpose meeting rooms ■ Car park and landscape elements ■ Upgrade to the main road entrance and intersection located on Darebin Rd to improve safety and access to John Cain Memorial Park. Tenders were sought through a two-stage process, where an expression of interest was sought through the Department of Treasury and Finance Construction Supply Register. The Tender Evaluation Panel evaluated submissions and selected a short list of experienced contractors who were then formally invited to submit tenders. The tender process will be reported.

Nillumbik offers grants ■ Nillumbik Shire Council is offering local businesses grants of up to $2500 to provide assistance as they face the challenges of the latest COVID-19 restrictions. The COVID-19 Quick Response Grants for Local Business are one-off funding opportunities to help businesses in Nillumbik adapt and continue operating following the return to Stage 3 restrictions. Nillumbik Mayor Cr Karen Egan said Council recognised that these were particularly difficult times for local businesses, as well as the broader community. “Just as businesses were starting see the light at the end of the tunnel following the first lockdown, circumstances have meant a return to Stage 3 restrictions,” Cr Egan said. The Quick Response Grants are available to assist with activities including digital adaptions such as websites, online shops or booking systems as well as online training, virtual events, delivery services, or small equipment. Applications for the COVID-19 Quick Response Grants for Local Businesses of up to $2500 will be open until August 19 or until all funds are expended, whichever occurs first. Contact the Economic Development Team on 9433 3128 or business@nillumbik.vic.gov.au

■ Six Seater Pty Ltd has lost its appeal to have a $40,000 tree protection bond returned from Whittlesea City Council relating to 1465c Plenty Rd, Mernda. Picha Djohan, Member of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, determined that the matter related to the Everton Gardens Estate, which has developed the first six of seven stages. Originally the Council wanted a $100,000 bank guaranmtee from the developers. The company said that the remaining subdivision works associated with stage 7 cannot potentially damage the River Red gums "As the company no longer intends to develop stage 7, it is ‘fair and equitable’ that the respondent return the tree protection bond paid by the company and replace it with a bond from the current owner of Lot J. "For the reasons that follow, I find that the Tribunal does not have jurisdiction under the Act to grant the relief sought by the company and dismiss the application," Member Djohan said.

Wollert burglary ■ "A teenager who allegedly forced his way into a Wollert home and stole a heap of jewellery and other valuables is also being investigated for drug dealing, a court has heard," reports the Herald Sun. "Ali Taha allegedly smashed his way into the townhouse during the day before he ransacked every room, causing thousands of dollars of damage," wrote journalist Serena Seyfort. "The 19-year-old fronted Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court on Friday, July 10, having spent 21 days behind bars." Magistrate Meagan Keogh bailed him with strict conditions.

Next meetings ■ The next meeting of Banyule City Council is schedule to take place at 7pm on Monday (July 27). The agenda was scheduled to be posted to the website at 12 Noon yesterday (Tues., July 21). ■ The next ordinary meeting of Nillumbik City Council is due to take place at 7pm on Tuesday (July 28). Due to COVID-19, the meeting will be live-streamed.

Tribunal decision ■ David Di Rago has lost his bid to have a Darebin Council planning permit decision set aside. Mr Di Rago wants to construct two doublestorey dwellings at 46 Bourke St, Reservoir. The application was refused by Darebin City Council because the side by side double storey design was considered too dominant and out of character with the detached low scale character of the area. Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Member Karina Shpigel affrimed the decision of Darebin Council.

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What The Papers Say Road safety ■ Local truck driver, Stephen Goldsworthy says “enough is enough” after being forced to swerve his delivery truck into a ditch to avoid head on collision on Brysons Rd in late June. “My truck is a write off,” he said. He told the Diary he was driving along Brysons Rd, when he saw another truck come towards him in the middle of the road “It was speeding towards me as I came around the bend I had nowhere to go — I hit the wall and wrote off the truck.” He said the other driver stopped briefly before driving off. - Warrandyte Diary

Kilmore film star ■ For 11-year-old Kilmore boy Roman Moser, meeting entertainment superstars Paul Hogan and Shane Jacobson was a highlight of his role in the movie The Very Excellent Mr Dundee. The Australian comedy, scheduled to premiere in April but cancelled due to COVID19 restrictions, will stream on Amazon Prime [this month]. The film stars Mr Hogan as a fictional version as himself, who reluctantly thrown back into the spotlight as he attempts to restore his reputation before being knighted. The plot is a mix of chaos, car chases, and comedy. For young actor Roman, it was a ‘firsttime experience’ and a highlight of his career. - North Central Review

Face mask need ■ Lachlan Ward told Moreland Council: “I live in Brunswick West, we've got one super market and very little if any mask use. In much of the world masks are mandatory. As a result transmission is much lower. I know we can't enforce a mask order and that that would have to come from the Premier but we could do something. I propose we do a oneday mask blitz and hand out masks for free all day at shopping centres in Moreland.” - The Local Paper: North-West Edition

Wurundjeri names ■ Manningham Mayor Cr Paul McLeish says his Council is disappointed that the timeframe given by the former Minister for Local Government didn’t allow the Council enough time to engage the Wurundjeri Land Council on names for Manningham’s new wards. “In the future Council would like to engage further with the Wurundjeri Land Council to consider appropriate, permanent Indigenous names to be put forward to the current Minister for consideration.” - The Local Paper: Eastern Edition

M’land arts grants ■ Moreland Mayor, Cr Lambros Tapinos, last week announced two new grants programs aimed at supporting the local arts community, and also giving a boost to hard working community groups. “I’m very proud to announce that Moreland Council is offering over $200,000 as part of the two new grants offerings: Flourish Arts Recovery Grants and Thrive Community Grants,” said Cr Tapinos. - The Local Paper: North-West Edition

60 years married ■ Mernda residents Bill and Nancy Barber celebrated 60 years of marriage – a milestone admired by their children. Despite having to celebrate at home due to COVID-19 restrictions, Mr Barber said it was still a special occasion. Mr Barber said he met Mrs Barber when she had just turned 14 and he was 15. “I met Nancy when we went to the Royal Melbourne Show and I was with two of my mates,” he said. - Whittlesea Review

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Disc Golf in Warringal Parklands ■ Heidelberg resident Philip Heuzenroeder asked about Banyule Council’s plans for disc golf in the Warringal Parklands, when Councillors met on July 6. “In relation to the proposed disc golf course in Warrigal Parklands, why is Council giving access to significant areas of public land to a special interest sporting club and spending rate payers’ funds for a sport where most people who play will come from outside the Council area?” Mr Heuzenroeder asked. Kath Brackett, Banyule Council’s Director of Community Programs, responded: “Council’s Sports and Leisure team are very supportive of exploring options for Disc Golf as [it] can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities and aligns strongly with one of Council’s key recreation plan objectives which is:

● Disc golf is planned by Banyule Council for the Warringal Parklands. Photo: Sydney Disc Golf ■ to provide informal oppor- ■ Can be implemented within tunities so that our community the existing landscape and encan access and participate in vironment – no removal of trees diverse recreation activities or infrastructure :The location is considered ■ Good access to car park and suitable given: pathways ■ It is zoned public park and ■ Proximity to public transrecreation port and local bike path network ■ It is a shared public open to improve accessibility for visispace and disc golf is designed tors travelling without vehicle to co-exist with other park users access.

Eltham Plan next week ■ The Eltham Major Activity Centre Structure Plan (2004), is now outdated, last week’s meeting of the Future Nillumbik Committee was told. Nillumbik Council endorsed a draft structure plan for community consultation, which was conducted over sevene weeks from March 10 to April 29. The Council received 36 submissions during the consultation. “There is appreciable support in submissions for a number of the objectives and strategies within the plan, such as improving the design and walkability of the Bridge Street Business Area and support for community uses in vicinity of the Eltham Library,” said a report. “However, there were also concerns raised in submissions, particularly regarding the extent and style of development proposed and/or entertained, a perceived lack of support for indigenous vegetation and a lack of certainty regarding a number of the plan’s terms, objectives and strategies.” A number of people addressed the Committee about this item: Natalie Duffy, Jim Connor on behalf of Eltham District Historical Society, Jim Connor, Lynnsay Prunotto, Sue Dyet on behalf of Eltham Community Action Group, Antony Denahy, Howard Turner, Marie-Claire

Flying shunt ■ The Tramnways Board is putting in a “flying shunt” at the Preston terminus of the Northcote cable tram, which will be a great boon to the men, who will be saved much heavy haulage. Should have been done years ago, but then there were the ‘profits’, first by the lessees, and then by the Council, to consider, and it was not done. Suppose most of us would have allowed such matters to stand in abeyance under the same circumstances. This is where control by a central authority comes in, doing away with the selfish or purely parochial view. Another example is the Board’s outlay of £6000 in renewing the outer rails on the line, to help do away witg the “bump, bump” that was beginning to make the local cars a laughing stock. Also the won-out cars arfe being replaced, and the service gradually improved. There are now 13 cars on the line, as against seven in former days, and in busy parts of the day they are run a 4-minute intervals. All this helps somewhat to assuage the pain felt by Northcote ratepayers by the Government’s great steal of the tram from them.

Price of paper ■ All classes of paper were substantially increased in price last Monday. News-print - the paper used in the production of newspapers - took a jump of 2d a lb. It is now 1/1 per lb. In 1915 this paper was £14 per ton - today ther wholesale price is £121 6s 8d - which shows the extraordinary advance of 800 per cent.

Tech. School

● Cr Peter Perkins Desfontaines, Betty Russell (read by CEO), and Eltham Chamber of Commerce and Industry (read by CEO). A report will be presented to next week’s July Ordinary Council Meeting which will recommend changes to the draft Eltham Major Activity Centre Structure Plan. Crs Peter Perkins and Cr John Dumaresq had attempted to refer the matter to the August meeting but were defeated in a 4-3 vote.

Testing station at G’boro ■ A mobile COVID-19 testing station is operating from the Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre at Civic Drive Greensborough for an initial period of three weeks. It is open 9am-4pm. Nillumbik Shire Council, along with Banyule Community Health, Department of Health and Human Services and Banyule City Council have worked to establish this facility as part of overall efforts to manage and combat the spread of the pandemic. The testing station will operate seven days per week for an initial three-week period, to then be reviewed, with any time extension dependent on demand. The parking area adjacent to the Diamond Valley Library will form part of the testing site, said Council officials.

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■ Northcote Council. Correspondence. From Shire of Whittlesea, re technical school, asking for full particulars of the costs in connection with the proposition, and the amount of liability to each municipality concerned Information to be supplied. From Shire of Eltham, intimating their intention of donating £20 towards cost of additional land for technical school site, but stating they did not feel disposed to commit themselves to any further liability. - Received.

Westleigh College Bayview St, Northcote Principals: Miss Gresham, Miss Rayment Established 1886. Classes for Music, Miss M. Rayment; Drawing and Painting, Miss Finley; Elocution, Miss Finn; Singing, Miss Ruby Bond; Physical Culture, Prof. Bjelke Petersen. Preparatory School for Boys. Separate class rooms and playground. School re-opens Tuesday, 1st June

Ivanhoe Grammar

● Aerial view of the testing station area.

Ivanhoe Church of England Grammar School, Ivanhoe Registered under the Victorian Board of Education as a Primary and Secondary School. Education for entrance to University or Commercial Life. The school is sitauted in the spacious quarters and grounds of Ivanhoe House, with every helpful adjunct for a complete and happy education. A strong staff is engaged, with visiting instruictions in Drawing, Singing, Physical Culture, Elocution, Dancing and Carpentry. A unique home for country boarders. Second term begins on June 1st, and there are a few vacancies. Head Master: Rev. Sydney Bujckley, M.A., Assoc. of Bankers’ Inst., Aust. Telehone, Heidelberg 119.

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Observations Open House goes online ■ Melbourne’s doors may currently be closed, but Open House Melbourne’s doors are open now more than ever before – in a virtual sense. The annual initiative that encourages appreciation for architecture, design and history has taken its traditional weekend of open days online in 2020, with six weeks of virtual tours through some of the city’s most wellknown buildings, including some of Hobsons Bay’s interesting spaces. From now until August 31 there will be events and talks, including a Q&A with local Modscape founder Jan Gyrn at 11am on Saturday (July 25), as well as tours of some of the west’s best architecture, including: the Victorian era Williamstown Town Hall; Federation style The Substation gallery; and contemporary gems like Williamstown Library and the Australian Islamic Centre designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize–winning architect Glenn Murcutt and Islamic architect Hakan Elevli. Open House Melbourne is an independent organisation that has been operating an annual program since 2008. It aims to foster public appreciation for architecture and public engagement in conversations about the future of our cities. Following the successful program last year, Hobsons Bay Council says it is again a proud collaborator in Open House Melbourne. The full list of buildings, access to virtual tours and additional content is available at www.openhousemelb.org Cr Colleen Gates, joint Arts Culture and Tourism portfolio holder and Mayor of Hobsons Bay Council, said: “What a fantastic way to showcase some of the best architectural design and history we have here in Hobsons Bay. “I’m proud to see Hobsons Bay’s presence grow at this year’s Open House Melbourne and I’m very much looking forward to participating in the digital offerings that have been developed during these unprecedented times.” Cr Angela Altair, joint Arts Culture and Tourism portfolio holder at hobsons bay Council, said: “ It will be great to take a rare peek inside our many magnificent buildings and discover the story behind their design. You can get to appreciate the creativity that has gone into buildings that are not only practical but also very beautiful. Jump on to the Open House Melbourne website and go for a wander from the comfort of your own home.”

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In The Name of Theatre ■ Our local theatre columnist, Cheryl Threadgold, is self-publishing a new book - In the Name of Theatre: the History, Culture and Voices of Amateur Theatre in Victoria - in September. A history component forms the first part of the 354-page book. Part One includes the history of amateur theatre in Victoria, commencing in New South Wales in 1788, condensed from an award-winning PhD thesis. Live cultural performances presented by First Nations People for over 60,000 years are respectfully acknowledged. Part Two contains tories from 129 currently operating amateur musical and non-musical theatre companies in urban and regional Victoria. There is also a tribute list of known past theatre companies no longer operating, and some analytical research data results from field research interviews with representatives from 70 theatre companies The book is being launched online on Zoom at 2pm on Saturday September 5 by theatre historian Frank Van Straten, and speakers will include the Presidents of the Victorian Drama League, Music Theatre Guild of Victoria and Theatre Heritage Australia. There is a website - www.inthenameof theatre.com.au - from which readers can place advance orders the book online. $49.50 includes free shipping anywhere in Australia.

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

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Raise The Curtain ■ Frankston Arts Centre presents Raise the Curtain as the next livestream performance in their Digital Series on Thursday, July 30, at 7.30pm. With many people craving engagement, connection, or even escapism while stuck at home, the arts are more important now than ever. Audiences are invited to attend this online performance to support the line-up of performers from the music theatre industry in Raise the Curtain. Hosted by Jimmy Rees, Raise the Curtain will feature pop, rock and musical theatre classics live-streamed to audiences at home via Facebook and YouTube. Featuring Bella Paige (The Voice, Runner Up 2018), Angela Scundi (Thoroughly Modern Millie), Simon Gleeson (Les Miserables), Natalie O'Donnell (Mamma Mia), Euan Doidge (Priscilla Queen of the Desert) and many more. Tickets are priced at whatever you can afford. 100 per centof ticket sales will be distributed among artists on the night and local companies PLOS Musical Productions and Panorama Theatre Company. For further information, visit https:// artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/ Whats_On_-_Buy_Tickets/ Raise_The_Curtain ● We regret to advise the passing of Ralph Baker, who starred in Channel 0’s Deadly Earnest in the 1960s.

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● Suinday Circus Cinema ■ As part of an ongoing Sunday Circus Cin- to battle it out and share their insights, reviews ema series on a new Youtube channel, the and criticisms. Following the show, Sal Frances will host a Women's Circus 2003 show Ghosts will be presented online on Sunday, (July 26) from 4pm- live Q and A with community performer from Ghosts’ Debby Maziarz. 5.45 pm. There will also be an opportunity to ask quesSupported by Maribyrnong City Council, this production was a physical meditation on tions and learn more about the process and stories behind this show. loss and change, tenderness and courage. Tune in Sunday (July 26) , 4pm - 5.45pm Audiences can join the team before the film screening to meet film critics Gayvid and Mar- https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCnMvQ4OPFjR95m0f0Clq2sQ/playlists gay (aka Sal Frances and Gen Butler). - Cheryl Threadgold Gayvid and Margay beam in from isolation

● Cliff Peel ■ Now that all Melbourne and some of regional Victoria is in lockdown with nowhere to go, the thought of travelling somewhere, anywhere, is more than usually enticing. Perhaps you are dreaming of travelling by watching endless train discovery programs on television, keeping company with Michael Portillo or Tony Robinson. But in Melbourne is another inveterate traveller, retired journalist Cliff Peel, who has been an adventurer all his life and he has taken to print to share his travel adventures with us. So while we can't go anywhere at the moment, we can take a journey with Cliff by reading his new book, Yarns of a Traveller. As Cliff relates, a yarn is a colloquial Australian word for a story or a chat, and these travel yarns have been collected over the past 70 years. Cliff visits places near and far, and regales us with his experiences while he grappled with local customs, foreign languages and the vagaries of public transport around the world. He says you won't find stories like these in travel brochures, as they cover unusual adventures, quirky incidents and strange characters. So what inspired this young octogenarian to take to print? "During the years I've often talked to people in an informal manner about the various adventures that happened in my travels and someone said 'why don't you put it in a book?' so I did," Cliff said. "Once I saw all the photos and notes I have, my memory was stirred into action. I'm just sitting down, chatting, as though I'm sitting at a table with a glass of wine or beer and telling you little things that happened to me over my travels. “Sometimes they are amusing, sometimes they are testing or a bit personal, but they are just little stories that people can relate to if they have been travelling. “And if they haven't been travelling, they can imagine what might happen to them, and discover what fun it is to travel!" Cliff said. On a personal note, Cliff was a kind and avuncular afternoon chief of staff on this naïve cadet journalist's first day in the ABC newsroom, 40 years ago. Cliff taught me so many fundamentals of journalism that have stayed with me, so it's rather fun to now write about my former boss, knowing that he can't change my copy. Yarns of a Traveller is a terrific read, so why not give yourselves a treat during the lockdown - buy the book, then put your feet up, and have a glass of wine with Cliff as you join him on his adventures. Yarns of a Traveller by Cliff Peel is available as a paperback form www.book depository.com by searching for Cliff Peel, or as an e-book from www.booktopia.com.au - Julie Houghton

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Victorian Arts At Daylesford An introduction and Welcome from Tina Banitska" The Convent, once known as the Holy Cross Convent and home to a group of Presentation Sisters, has always been a place of creativity, learning and reflection. The dream is for The Convent is to continually reinforce this purpose. Many people feel very attached to The Convent. Past students and nuns return to relive part of their history, whilst many art lovers attend the gallery exhibitions regularly. Visitors enjoy the gist shops and café , and There is constant delight from visitors' warm response to this special place. Since its establishment in 1991, The Convent Gallery has expanded gradually over the years. Most recently its function wing, taking place of what was the near derelict St Michael's Day School. The extensive renovation includes two state-of-the-art reception and conference areas, a large commercial kitchen, penthouse apartment, stylish lounge bar and new art exhibition areas. The magnificent gardens have also expanded and it is pleasing to have them compared to the gardens in Versailles, France." The Convent Daylesford 7 Daly St, Daylesford - Peter Kemp

Linden New Art Linden New Art 30 Years: First held in 1990. Linden New Art's iconic Linden Postcard Show continues to provide artists from all walks of life the opportunity to present their artwork inside the gallery' striking Victorian-era building nestled in the heart of St Kilda. The call for entries opened to the public on July 14, with a deadline of August 25. The exhibition is scheduled to run from October 24 to January 31. The gallery has big plans to celebrate its 30th birthday milestone as it looks back n the exhibitions vibrant history. This year's show will include a special selection of artworks by an illustrious group of Linden Postcard Show alumni, which includes the likes of John Campbell,AbdulAbdullah, Penny Byrne and many more. The much-loved exhibition is open-entry and attracts artists from across Australia showcasing thousands of small artworks from a diverse range of artists, from emerging to established. Since 1990, art-lovers and art collectors alike have been able to buy a mini-masterpiece from the show and support a living artist. Linden New Art Director, Melinda Martin says "The Linden Art Show is an iconic exhibition that celebrates creativity and inclusivity. It is a testament to the popularity of the show that has continued for so many years - it is well-loved and it actually just keeps getting bigger. The show continues to provide an important step in the career of emerging artists as well as an opportunity for artists to sell their work and connect with a large community of art-lovers. Year after year visitors come to explore the show. We can't wait to see what new work we receive this year." Artists can submit up to three works, with no set theme in place. The main rule is that all works must measure 8 by 10 inches (20,32 by 25.4cm) exactly, including framing. Entries opened July 14 and close August 28m 11,50pnm. Contact www.lindenpostcardsow.com.au Linden Postcard Show 2020-21> 30th Birthday Celebration Opening Friday August 23. - January 31. Linden NewArt 26 Acland St, St Kilda - Peter Kemp

Midsumma Apps ■ La Mama Theatre is calling for Midsumma 2021 applications until July 24.. Applicants might have an idea, script or work in development, and if wishing to be part of Midsumma 2021 at La Mama Theatre, applicants are invited to send their proposals to Liz Jones liz@lamama.com.au and proposals@lamama.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

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Melb. Jazz Festival ■ Jazz and contemporary music enthusiasts can enjoy the final installment of These Digital Times – an online music festival series featuring local and international artists presented by the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. Following the success of the May and June series, the next These Digital Times program on Saturday, July 25, will be live-streamed via the MIJF website direct to YouTube from 11.30am to 10.30pm. Hadley Agrez, MIJF CEO said, “Live music remains impacted by COVID-19 restrictions, especially in Melbourne and also across the globe. Our adapted program continues to support artists to perform via a virtual broadcast to audiences around the world.” An international duo headlining the July series features long-time collaborators at the cutting edge of the next generation of jazz – Taylor McFerrin (keyboards and beatboxer) and Marcus Gilmore (drums), who will present a split-screen set recorded in lockdown separately from their respective homes. From Italy, the genre-crossing music created by Vince Abbracciante and his accordion is moody, ethereal and gripping as he dives deep into psychedelic jazz music. These Digital Times continues to create opportunities for Melbourne-based musicians, including Paul Grabowsky, who will perform a rare solo piano set revisiting his 2014 released album, Solo. Award-winning drummer, David Jones will be joined by his friends Stephen Magnusson (guitar) and Evri Evripidou (six-string bass and effects) in an exploration of new musical territory; while improvising flutist, Erica Tucceri, will perform her latest project Vacilando with a stunning cinematic backdrop created by a live video artist. As part of this year’s MIJF Take Note program, saxophonist Holly Moore will debut a new commission with her sextet. Initiated in 2019, the MIJF Take Note program celebrates emerging female and gender diverse leaders in jazz. For children and families, the Junkadelic Brass Band will lead a workshop in DIY musicmaking; and for those working in the music and creative industries, there will be a panel conversation about the funding landscape and a roundtable discussion focused on career pathways for emerging artists. These Digital Times will culminate in the premiere of new material from Barney McAll’s forthcoming album, Precious Energy. It will be a wild ride of psychedelic jazz, electronica and improvisation featuring McAll on piano, Rita Satch and Belle Bangard on vocals, Julien Wilson on tenor saxophone and a rhythm section that includes Hiatus Kaiyote’s Paul Bender alongside Leigh Fisher on drums. Following each monthly These Digital Times editions, concerts are available on the MIJF website. The program has included music and workshops for kids and families; career development panels for artists and industry; as well as performances from emerging artists and some of the big names in Australian and international jazz and contemporary music. The first two series in May and June have been viewed over 22,500 times across Australia, North America, Asia, the United Kingdom, Europe and South America. Presented by MIJF, These Digital Times has been conceived and developed in conjunction with The Vizard Foundation and is also supported by the Victorian government through Creative Victoria (as principal government partner) and the City of Melbourne (as major government partner). ★ Program 11.30am. Junkadelic Brass Band – Jazz workshop for the whole family (Australia) 12 Noon. Career Development Panel: The funding landscape 1pm. David Jones and friends (Australia) 2.45pm. Erica Tucceri – Vacilando (Australia)

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

Take Over ■ Arts Centre Melbourne in partnership with Melbourne Fringe returns to present the fourth year of the Take Over! commission with a new approach. The Take Over! program has commissioned 10 artists/companies to make unique works which will be developed online and presented during Melbourne Fringe 2020. The Take Over! program supports independent, visionary artists to push their creative boundaries. This year, they have been asked to develop a work that will include a two-week at-home residency culminating in a final event during Melbourne Fringe in November, which could be performed live or online. “We received a staggering 94 applications for this project from Victorian independent artists – bold, courageous and inspiring ideas from many of our leading performance makers,” says Arts Centre Melbourne Creative Producer, Theatre and Contemporary Performance, Daniel Clarke. “Reflecting on the artists that have been selected I am excited by the breadth of life experience that the 2020 Take Over! artists bring to the program,” From July to September, the two-week online residencies will be a chance for the artists to explore and connect with their audiences during their creative developments. Practising within a Coronavirus landscape – this new-found way of working – will be a crucial part to their artistic process and realising the outcomes of the work. “Spanning dance, theatre, spoken word, music, live art and installation we asked artists to consider their relationship with their audience, both online and in real life. “I’m confident that this year’s Take Over! will result in many new works being created, works that capture a moment in time and ignite the imaginations of both our artists and audiences,” says Clarke. At the beginning of each residency, the artists will introduce themselves and give a short introduction to the work they will be developing. By the end of the fortnight, the artists will engage with their audiences online; opening their creative process through streaming their content – all of which will be live captioned. Then, come November, all commissioned works will be presented together as part of a one-off durational event during Melbourne Fringe. Details for this to be announced in due course. - Cheryl Threadgold

Observations Benalla Gallery Benalla Art Gallery has re-opened. Hours Friday to Monday 10am - 3pm. Exhibitions: Kirstin Berg - Still in Love with the World is a call to arms, exploring the artist's "concern about the incessant music and skewed distribution of power in the world, our compromised environment , and the resulting anxiety many of us share about the future. Exhibition closes November 15. Ken Done - Paintings you probably haven't seen. Features a selection of paintings executed between 2000 and 2017 largely from the artist's private collection. As such, many of these works reflect Ken's personal relationships with those closest to him, for example the large Judy canvas and the four quirky dog portraits and his immediate surroundings, primary his home on Sydney's Chinaman's Beach. All of the paintings reveal Ken's love of colour and life. Exhibition opens July 25 and runs until October 25. Benalla Art Gallery , Botanical Gardens Bridge St, Benalla - Peter Kemp

Indian Film Festival ■ The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne has announced that four of India’s most popular and prolific filmmakers will work with selected Victorian filmmaking teams to mentor and then shoot short films on the themes of Race, Disability, Sexuality and Gender. The shorts will be compiled into one film entitled My Melbourne which will premiere at IFFM 2021 before travelling on the international film circuit. The four film makers are Kabir Khan (Kabul Express, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Tiger Zinda Hai, 83), Rima Das (Bulbul Can Sing, Village Rockstars), Onir (My Brother Nikhil, I am) and Imtiaz Ali (Jab We Met, Rockstar, Jab Harry Met Sejal). IFFM Festival Director Mitu Bhowmick Lange said: “This exciting initiative gives Victorian screen practitioners a once in a lifetime opportunity to work with some of the world’s best film makers and also develop relationships with them. “I am delighted and thrilled that IFFM has secured four of India’s most diverse voices of independent cinema for these workshops and the creation of four short films on the core values of IFFM – diversity and inclusivity.” The Festival is now calling for authentic migrant experience story ideas. Each of the four selected teams will be assigned a budget to create an original script, striving for creativity, originality and pure storytelling. Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das and Onir will workshop and develop the selected stories and oversee pre-production with the teams via zoom. Should travel restrictions be lifted, the four filmmakers will travel to Melbourne to shoot the films. For this short film initiative, IFFM has partnered with Blackmagic Design. Rima Das said, “It’s an honour to receive this invitation. It’s essential for filmmakers to examine the world around them from the prism of its socio-political context. The short film will allow us to bring in authentic livedin stories that often get lost in popular culture.” Kabir Khan says, “Celebration of our diversity is a dialogue that should be fostered in current times. In the post-pandemic world, being one with each other in a community should be the single most important takeaway. The virus has shown us the futility of everything else. I am excited at the opportunity presented by IFFM and looking forward to the experience.” Imtiaz Ali adds, “The last few months have been full of life lessons for all of us. Viewing stories of identity in the context of the diverse society that we are all a part of is quintessential for us to chart our path ahead. I am looking forward to meeting a new set of people and understanding their life stories for the screen.” Expressions of interest: info@iffm.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

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■ Phyllis Diller is unstoppable. This clever American comedienne is still active at the age of 95. Phyllis started out as a pianist, got married, raised a family and re-invented herself as a comic, bringing joy and laughter to millions of fans for more than 50 fifty years. Phyllis Ada Driver was born in Lima, Ohio in 1917 and was an only child. At primary school and college Phyllis practised her comedy on her fellow students. After graduating from college in 1935 she attended Chicago's Sherwood Music Conservatory hoping to become a concert pianist. She went to University where she met Sherwood Diller and they married in 1939. Their first child was born in 1940. Whilst raising an increasing family (Phyllis had six children) she worked as an advertising copywriter and continuity writer at a radio station. During the evenings Phyllis appeared at amateur engagements as a ‘stand up’ comedienne. She was a contestant on the television quiz show You Bet Your Life, hosted by Groucho Marx. Phyllis said in later life that she was petrified. When Groucho asked her if she was married Phyllis replied "Yes, I've worn a wedding ring for 18 years now." To which Groucho snapped, "Really, oh well, two more payments and it'll be all yours." Her big break came when Phyllis got an en-

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gagement at the famous Purple Onion nightclub in San Francisco. She was so popular that her season was extended to eighty seven weeks. This led to appearances on many of the popular television shows and her fame spread internationally. She became a good friend of Bob Hope and appeared on his television shows. Her film credits included Splendor In The Grass, The Fat Spy, Boy Did I Get The Wrong Number, Eight On The Lam and The Sunshine Boys. Here are some examples of some of her great one-liners I never made Who's Who but I'm featured in What's That.

● Phyllis Diller If I were a building - I'd be condemned. At night everything either comes off or out. In the early 1960s she toured in stage productions such as Dark At The Top of the Stairs, Wonderful Town and Happy Birthday. In 1965 Phyllis divorced her husband and a month later married Warde Donovan, the marriage lasted for 10 years.

In 1970 she played Dolly Levi in Hello Dolly on Broadway and surprised the critics with her fine singing voice. Phyllis toured Australia many times and appeared on television shows. She was a regular on The Don Lane Show and was a special guest on the very last show in 1983. Phyllis underwent plastic surgery for the first time at the age of 55 and used it in her comedy routines along with references to her husband ‘Fang’. In 1999 Phyllis suffered a heart attack and had a pacemaker fitted. She announced her official retirement in 2002. Several months ago Phyllis attended a Blue Ribbon Holiday Party at the famous Bel Air Hotel and is in good health. Phyllis Diller did not get into showbusiness till her mid thirties and made the world laugh with her zany comedy. You just had to look at her in her wigs and outlandish costumes and she would make you laugh - one of the great ‘stand up’ comics of our time. Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AW The Time Tunnel - Remember When Sundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens. And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon.. www.innerfm.org.au

Gems on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast

■ John Rozentals unearths some virtual gems on Queensland's Capricorn Coast. Potential travellers should check the status of individual events and establishments with regard to the coronavirus outbreak. As governments across the world implement social distancing in the efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, operators on the Capricorn Coast, near Rockhampton, are offering some of their signature experiences virtually. While regular travel may be off the cards for the foreseeable future, virtual escapism is open to everyone with an internet connection. Here are some places to take a tour - without leaving the couch. Pumpkin Island Catering to only 34 guess, social distancing is not a new concept to Pumpkin Island. Guests can even rent the whole island to themselves. Pumpkin Island is fortunate to be close to the mainland to offer a quick getaway, yet ultimate seclusion with very few guests. This allows safe social distancing whilst enjoying fresh air, beautiful nature and an own self-contained cottage with minimal interaction with other guests or staff, if that is the desire. Keppel Bay Marina Located at the gateway to the Keppel Group of Islands, Keppel Bay Marina claims to be the friendliest and largest marina in Northern Australia. Keppel Kraken This is a water-play feature quite unlike any other. With a mythical sea creature centrepiece and set against the spectacular backdrop of Keppel Bay, it's the perfect place to soak up some sunshine on the beautiful Capricorn Coast. Singing Ship Set against a coastal vista of blue seas and with Great Keppel Island in the distance, the Singing Ship at Emu Park is a majestic monument that commemorates the area's legacy of the historical explorations of Captain James Cook, who discovered this bay in May 1770. The Centenary of Anzac Memorial Walk The reflective memorial boardwalk and its gateway gallery entry are the focal point to this thought-provoking

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with John Rozentals walk. The walkway is an emotional, reflective experience and provides a timeline of WW1's many major battles of war. Villa Mar Colina Set high on Bluff Point in Yeppoon, boasting stunning views across Keppel Bay, long sandy beaches and the Keppel Isles, Villa Mar Colina is close to Yeppoon's Central Business District where visitors will find restaurants, plenty of shopping and access to Yeppoon's main beach. Visit www.visitcapricorn.com.au. Keep dreaming and start planning.

■ In these uncertain times, one thing remains true - McLaren Vale's warm and generous hospitality will continue. The Vale recently launched a web page to encourage consumers to consider supporting regional businesses that have adjusted their trading and offerings to bring McLaren Vale to them at home. The page is updated daily and includes eateries offering take-away or delivered meals with wine, and wineries offering different forms of sales with delivery. Visit mclarenvale.info

Stunning views

■ Ride to the top of the world on a once-in-a-lifetime motorcycle tour to the base of Mt Everest. It's an adventure-filled trip with stunning views of the snow-capped, sky-piercing Himalayas, and the 14day journey should be a bucket-list ride for motorcycle enthusiasts. Nomadic Knights has a US$500 discount on its two-week 'Rode to Everest' ride, beginning in Kathmandu, in September next year, if booked by this April 30. The tour climbs north to the high■ U Tracks will use its new altitude deserts, snow-crowned peaks, Magnifique IV on the canals of the deep gorges and high, prayer flagNetherlands and Belgium, offering draped passes of Tibet. The 2340-kilometre round-trip daily cycling excursions between route will see adrenalin-seekers ride charming historic towns. The 67-metre vessel will accom- classic Royal Enfield Himalayans modate up to 36 passengers and have across seemingly endless eight cabins on the lower deck and 10 switchbacks, past glaciers and turquoise lakes, with the sky-piercing, suites on the upper deck. Each cabin and suite has a private Himalayan mountains providing a ensuite bathroom, individually con- stunning backdrop the whole way. trolled air conditioning, flat-screen The package is available for satellite TV, mini safe and hair dryer. US$5480 for riders. Fares include accommodation, The upper-deck suites have double beds, a sitting area and a French bal- bike hire, breakfasts, dinners and mecony with floor-to-ceiling glass doors. chanical and logistical support The lower-deck cabins offer lots of throughout the trip. Flights to Nepal are natural light through large portholes extra. Visit www.nomadicknights.com and twin beds. - John Rozentals Among the offerings on

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● Leo Sayer. ■ Leo Sayer became a naturalised Australian in January, 2009. Leo is one of the hardest working entertainers –even in isolation. His new version of the Beatles Eleanor Rigby is great and is well worth listening to on You Tube. Leo is a self-described Beatles tragic and has some 30 other Beatles numbers in the offing. Another outstanding Oz entertainer Ian Moss has a huge agenda of live performances lined up for 2001 once COVID-19 is under control. His version of Tucker’s Daughter is my fave..

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

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

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

Odd move by Seven ■ Over the years Seven has travelled a rocky road when it comes to current affairs. Their latest venture is weird. It’s called Seven News Spotlight and it commences late July. Why I consider it weird is that Spotlight has no regular night to appear it will bob up in prime time any night between Sunday to Wednesday. That’s the sort of programming they do with ’fillers’ . Viewers want continuity. Veteran newsman Michael Usher is involved. - John O’Keefe

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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs FILM: THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN: Genre: Biography/Drama. Cast: Mel Gibson, Sean Penn, Eddie Marsan, Jennifer Ehle. Year: 2019. Rating: M. Length: 124 Minutes. Stars: **½ Review: Biographical drama of Professor James Murray, who begins work compiling words for the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary in 1879, throughout which he receives over 10,000 entries submitted from a patient at Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum, Dr. William Minor. Based on the book "The Surgeon of Crowthorne: A Tale of Murder, Madness and the Love of Words" by Simon Winchester, this is fascinating true-fife story on the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary is a solid effort, a beautifully filmed journey that holds interest throughout due to the performances of the two leads, most notably Mel Gibson as Professor James Murray, but only just. as it lacks a more coherent narrative and emotional depth and drive. Co-written by acclaimed Oscar nominated writer-director John Boorman (Deliverance, Excalibur, Hope & Glory), and beginning as a personal project for Mel Gibson, who worked on adapting the book for over 20 years before production began, and who originally intended to direct, here he shines throughout with bursts of momentary spark as he attacks the monumental task ahead, however, as compelling and foreboding as he can be, it is Sean Penn as the doctor undergoing treatment at the Lunatic Asylum who all too continuously gives the film an overwhelmingly unevenness and heavyhandedness. 19th Century period detail, costume design and production design all excel, along with a stellar supporting cast that includes Jennifer Ehle, Natalie Dormer, Jeremy Irvine, Eddie Marsan and Steve Coogan, all at the top of their game, but sadly, following constant legal battles from beginning production in 2016 and now disavowed by Mel Gibson, first time feature director Farhad Safinia (credited here as P.B. Sherman), has created a n bitterly empty and ultimately unfulfilling experience in what should have been the cinematic equivalent of a real page turner, but ultimately remains a closed book. FILM: FIELD OF DREAMS: 30th Anniversary 4K-ULTRA HD + Blu-ray . Special Edition: Genre: Fantasy/Drama. Cast: Kevin Costner, Ray Liotta, Burt Lancaster, James Earl Jones. Year: 1989. Rating: PG. Length: 106 Minutes. Stars: **** Verdict: The charming and haunting fantasy of a farmer who hears a voice that commands him to build a baseball field, so he does, and the results are startling. Smart and intelligent script, controlled and sensitive direction and excellent performances from a top notch cast, most notably screen legend Burt Lancaster in his final big screen role, Ray Liotta as Baseball legend "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and James Earl Jones. Writer/Director Phil Alden Robinson has created a funny, moving and unforgettable heart-rending journey of redemption, a poignant journey of pure joy every step of the way ... and you don't have to have any interest in baseball what so ever to be captured by its magic. The new 30th Anniversary release features a breathtaking 4K Ultra High Definition transfer plus standard Blu-ray, and comes with a host of special features including Feature Commentary, Interviews and Featurettes. A Must See! FILM: THE KILLERS - Blu-Ray Special Edition: Genre: Crime/Drama/Mystery/Thriller. Cast: Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson, John Cassavetes, Clu Gulager. Year: 1964. Rating: M. Length: 93 Minutes Stars: ***½ Verdict: Not the 1946 classic but "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" and "Dirty Harry" director Don Siegel's stylish and thrilling adaptation of the classic story of two professional hit men who try to find out who hired them for a job and why. Lee Marvin gives a shattering, standout performance in his first big screen starring role as the volatile no-nonsense hit man, and is matched scene for scene by Clu Gulager as his menacing partner, along with the beautiful Angie Dickinson as the femme-fatale, John Cassavetes as the intended victim and future President Ronald Reagan in his final big screen role as the ruthless crime boss. Continued in right column

Rourke’s Reviews Relic ■ (M). 89 minutes. Now streaming on Stan. Again showing that genre filmmaking can provide the ideal framework to explore real-world social and personal issues, Relic is an immensely focused, smartly executed piece whose topic will resonate with many viewers who have had to deal with its overwhelming ramifications. Kay (Emily Mortimer) and her grown daughter Sam (Bella Heathcote) arrive at the former's country family home when she receives a call saying that her mother, Edna (Robyn Nevin), has gone missing. A police search ensues, and while all Kay and Sam can do is wait and hope, they see that Edna's house is falling into disrepair, but also notice that the doors have newly added locks on them. When Edna suddenly reappears, Kay dismisses her behaviour as the onset of dementia, but as their stay lengthens, it appears there is something else in the house. Co-writer/director Natalie Erika James makes an extraordinary feature film debut, intelligently mixing horror and drama (filled with symbolism) to often riveting effect. James creates an oppressive atmosphere (at times reminiscent of films such as Hideo Nakata's Dark Water and Tony Scott's The Hunger), but never forgets the human anguish behind it, and has been blessed with three perfectly cast actors, all of whom deliver firstclass work. Technically the film is also impressive. Relic is a real shot-in-thearm for the Australian film industry (and is a more sustained effort than Jennifer Kent's acclaimed The Babadook), and I can't wait to see what James does next. RATING - ****

Greyhound ■ (M). 91 minutes. Now streaming on Apple TV+. Despite an abundance of authentic technical detail, this adaptation of C.S. Forester's 1955 novel is ultimately underwhelming, almost solely due to a Tom Hanks screenplay that is sorely lacking in character depth and at least a modicum of back story. The story, set in 1942, centres on Captain Krause (Tom Hanks), a veteran officer who is given command of a destroyer for the first time, where his mission will be to escort 37 convoy ships across the North Atlantic. The most dangerous part of Krause's assignment will be to protect the supply ships for around the fifty hours where they won't have air support.

Those dangers become a reality when the convoy comes under attack by the notorious German UBoat unit known as The Wolf Pack. The absence of character detail is obvious from the start, (blink and you'll miss Elisabeth Shue; Stephen Graham is criminally wasted), and seriously hampers any opportunity to become emotionally invested in proceedings. As a lean, adrenaline-pumping thriller, Greyhound also falters, as Hanks' script is repetitive, basically serving up the same attack scenario again and again, with no well-defined characters to thread it together into a compelling whole. Director Aaron Schneider, who hasn't helmed a film since the underrated Get Low in 2009, tries to keep everything as low-key and realistic as possible, an approach which not only partially suppresses Hanks' tendency to dip into Saving Private Ryan style sentimentalism and old-fashioned patriotism, but allows him to craft some effective sequences. Greyhound aims to be concise and minimalist, but Hanks hasn't chosen his words carefully, leaving viewers more aware of nautical jargon, rather than creating a fascinating insight into the courageous people who spoke it. Just watch Dick Powell's 1957 classic The Enemy Below instead. RATING - **½

Japan Sinks ■ (MA). 10 episodes. Now streaming on Netflix. World-renowned animator Masaaki Yuasa (Mind Game, Ride Your Wave) teams up with Pyeongang Ho (School-Live!, Sword Art Online) to bring the third adaptation of Sakyo Komatsu's best-selling novel to the screen, and while very different from the 1973 and 2006 live-action feature films, it is both unpredictable and engrossing. The Japanese public are shocked by a series of horrendous earthquakes, and as we mainly see the events unfold through the eyes of one family, it is discovered that the entire country will end up under water. The series is dour, grim and sad, but superbly balances the best and worst of human nature, and concludes in genuinely moving fashion. RATING - ****½ - Aaron Rourke

Continued from left column Screen hit men would never be the same again, and it was these two performances that were the inspiration for the hit men duo of John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson in Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction, among many others. Originally made for television as Universal Pictures first TV Movie of the Week it was considered to tense and violent and release in cinemas. Great cast all shine in this razor sharp, nail-biting thriller that has never looked better and comes highly recommended! An outstanding Special Feature includes: Reagan Kills: In this new video interview, best-selling writer Mark Eliot (Ronald Reagan: The Hollywood Years) discusses the life, legacy and Hollywood image of Ronald Reagan. Screen Killer: Writer Dwayne Epstein (Lee Marvin: Point Blank) discusses the life, legacy and character image of Lee Marvin, as well as the production history of The Killers. - James Sherlock

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Gretta now at ABC ■ Melbourne singer songwriter Gretta Ziller has joined the ABC Music roster with a new single to showcase. Her eclectic style includes stylistic references to genres including jazz, blues, rock, pop and classical, and that eclecticism says head of ABC music and events, Natalie Waller, is why the label is excited to welcome Ziller to the imprint.Good Friday Ap

Lachlan’s first ■ Mt Eliza artist Lachlan Bryan and The Wildes has released there first vinyl record. The single, You Remind Me Of Myself, has been on high rotation with the ABC's Double J best new music program and other digital platforms. Lockdown for Lachlan has seen him keeping busy with some Facebook live streaming shows and producing others artists work too. www.lachlanbryanandthewildes.com

Bruce not happy ■ Former3DB announcer and band manager Bruce Stewart was not happy at Channel 9 ignoring his group the Phantoms on the screening of the Beatles Festival Hall concert. Bruce took to Facebook to write “thanks Channel 9 for ignoring my group the Phantoms who opened the show and were seen backing Johnny Devlin and Johnny Chester. Did not even rate a mention!” - Rob Foenander

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■ John Rozentals salutes an inspired piece of Clare Valley vineyard establishment and finds himself saying 'Have some Ladera, my dear'. These days just about every winemaker seems to be spruiking access to tempranillo and the Spanish red variety is the in-vogue flavour. Just 15 or so years ago it wasn't like that and the Clare Valley's Tim Adams was an Australian pioneer with the variety. Adams already thought he was too old to bother with experiments but considered the valley a natural match for the variety's Riojan homeland. If the variety had done well there it should do okay where he came from, just outside of the town of Clare to the north of Adelaide, so he took the plunge and planted a substantial vineyard of the variety. So convinced of the success of his move was he that he took an exploratory trip to Spain to meet the winemakers and taste wines in Rioja. There Tim met Isaac Muga, of the noted winemaking dynasty. Isaac agreed to work with Tim in Clare for vintage 2004. That year Tim had planted planted 6.5 hectares of tempranillo on a dry-grown site to the east of his winery. He named this unique site 'Ladera', Spanish for 'slope' or 'hillside', as it had a very valuable and

beautiful steep easterly aspect. When Isaac took his first steps in the new vineyard he said "Ah Ladera". The name stuck and the rest is history. WINE REVIEWS Lillypilly 2019 Barbera ($19.50): I don't normally review the same wine twice but I've made an exception here because this totally unwooded lightish dry red is so different. Sure, it has become slightly more bitter since release but that shouldn't matter with food. More importantly, it's as fresh and fragrant as the day it was made, and I see

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● Ladera in the Clare Valley. no reason to change my suggestion of pairing with good pizza. Tim Adams 2014 Schaefer Shiraz ($40): This is a good, grippy full-bodied dry red and I like it. The vineyard was established by the Schaefer family in the 1980s and subsequently purchased by Tim Adams and his wife Pam Goldsack, who obviously know their Clare grapes well. It's a richly flavoured wine with ample dark-berry flavours and plumminess. Try it with roast beef of just about any persuasion. WINE OF THE WEEK Tim Adams 2016 Ladera Tempranillo ($40): Like the

Schaefer Shiraz, this dry red is part of theAdams' 'Single-Vineyard' series of wines. Small berries have led to intense flavous in this savoury number which is remarkably juicy and has a decided streak of cinnamon. The wine has at least a decade's future in the cellar but, if you must try it now, do it the favour of matching it with high-quality roast lamb, complete with trimmings. NOTE: Potential travellers should check the status of individual events and establishments with regard to the coronavirus outbreak. - John Rozentals

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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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