The Local Paper. Northcote Budget Edition. Wed., May 18, 2022

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■ Merriang Special Developmental School will receive $5.32 million to deliver the final stages of the school’s master plan for both South Morang and Lalor campuses.

Mill Park MLA Lily D’Ambrosio says this funding goes a long way for the junior campus in South Morang and will deliver multi-purpose rooms where students can safely participate in physical, music, arts and home craft activities.

“I had the opportunity to visit Merriang junior campus in South Morang last week and meet with the principal, Ebony Mitchell, and a number of students,” Ms D’Ambrosio told State Parliament.

“I was reminded yet again of what a wonderful school this is and the excellent education opportunities and experiences the staff at this school are providing for their students, who have physical or multiple disabilities or complex health needs.

“I would like to congratulate Ebony Mitchell and the rest of the Merriang Special Developmental School staff, students and their families for their amazing work and sense of collegiality.

“The local schools in my electorate do so much to give every child the best start in life, and the $5.32 million announced in our budget ensures that students with special needs receive the same opportunities as every other student in my electorate to achieve their very best.

Police investigate fatality in North

■ Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision which occurred in Kilmore on Monday afternoon (May 16).

Investigators have been told a car and truck collided on Broadford-Kilmore Rd about 1.45pm.

The male driver of the car died at the scene.

The driver of the truck was assisting police with their enquires and detectives from Major Collision Investigation Unit were attend the scene.

Officers have been told another vehicle may have turned into Kellys Lane before the collision and the occupants of the car may be able to supply investigators with more information ■ Anyone who witnessed the crash, with dashcam footage or further information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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● Lily D’Ambrosio, Mill Park MLA “This budget like no other has shown what Labor is really about. It is about investment in our people through our schools.

“We understand that people matter, and we show it by delivering for the wellbeing of every Victorian,” Ms D’Ambrosio said.

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■ Northern suburbs Parliamentarian Natalie Hutchins has spoken about the State Government’s efforts to support the Somali community across the north “As part of the building safer communities program, Banyule City Council has been funded with a grant of almost $300,000 to build the strength and resilience of the Somali community,” Ms Hutchins told the Legislative Assembly.

“As well as social events, the program includes employment workshops, mental health support, sessions to tackle the challenges of alcohol and other drug addictions, developing cultural awareness training for services and running leadership programs.

“The young people running this program are absolutely outstanding. I was lucky enough to join the council, Himilo Community Connect and hundreds of Somali women for a swim night at WaterMarc. Part of the Eid celebrations, this event was an opportunity for women to socialise and use the pool that they would be unable to use at other times.

“I heard firsthand about the challenges that young Somali people face. I know the member for Ivanhoe and the member for Bundoora have connected with these communities, and they understand the challenges faced,” Ms Hutchins said.

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Complaint dismissed

■ Claims made by Aimee Clark against Yarra Ranges Shire Council have been dismissed by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Ms Clark made an application to the Tribunal for an order under the Equal Opportunity Act, alleging discrimination.

Ms Clark had earlier alleged discrimination, victimisation in providing goods and services by Yarra Ranges Council, authorised by prescribed delegates, CEO’s, systemic injustice, inequality and discrimination experienced by Aboriginal people on their own land.

Information lodeged with the Tribunal centred on custodial land and a container at Mt Evelyn, and ownership of an alpaca which she described as a disability assistance animal.

The contention was not accepted by the Council for the purposes of the animal’s registration.

Her submission spoke of the container and its compliance, allegations of forced entry/trespass and stalking by Council officers and contractors, and issues with Council about the applicant’s display of flags and ribbons promoting her practice as a marriage celebrant.

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

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Local Briefs Whitt’ea advocates

■ Whittlesea Council is advocating on local issues, ahead of the Federal Election.

The Council is sending a message to local candidates – Don’t leave the City of Whittlesea behind.

Chair Administrator Lydia Wilson said Council relied on both Federal and State Government funding to deliver important community projects.

“Councils have a limited source of revenue to deliver a large range of projects which impact on the daily life of people in our municipalities. We need investment from other levels of government to be able to bring projects to life,” she said.

Ms Wilson and fellow Administrators Chris Eddy and Peita Duncan said the City of Whittlesea was campaigning for support for projects that delivered more local jobs, improved health and wellbeing and better roads, transport and connectivity.

Council is asking the Government to: ■ Invest in a state-of-the-art Regional Sports and Aquatic Facility in Mernda ■ Expedite delivery of the Beveridge Intermodal Freight Terminal ■ Fund and deliver a purpose-built Aboriginal Gathering Place for the north ■ Provide a full headspace centre in the north of the municipality to support adolescent mental health needs ■ Reinstate recurrent funding for the YFlex program to support the mental health needs of young people in the City of Whittlesea.

Sex assault inquiry

■ Melbourne Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team detectives are investigating a sexual assault which occurred in Melbourne’s CBD. Investigators have been told a 20-year old woman and her friends were walking along Lonsdale St near the intersection of King St when they were approached by an unknown group of men around 5am on Sunday, May 8.

It is understood one of the males then groped at the victim’s bottom, sexually assaulting her.

An altercation broke out between the groups before the victim was subsequently struck to the face with an open palm.

The group of men left the scene on foot towards Lonsdale St, and the woman was taken to hospital with bruising and concussion.

Detectives have released images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.

The man is perceived to be of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, with shoulderlength dark hair in bunched, dreadlock type curls.

He was wearing a light blue t-shirt, faded jeans, and had a dark beanie tucked into the front of his jeans.

Stabbing charges

■ Melbourne Embona Task Force detectives have arrested and charged two youths following an aggravated carjacking and stabbing in Fitzroy in March.

A 15-year-old boy from Heidelberg West and a 16-year-old boy from Preston have been charged with – ■ aggravated carjacking ■ intentionally causing serious injury in circumstances of gross violence ■ recklessly cause serious injury in circumstances of gross violence ■ intentionally cause serious injury ■ recklessly cause serious injury ■ intentionally cause injury ■ recklessly cause injury ■ theft ■ affray ■ assault with a weapon ■ assault in company The charges follow an incident over the Moomba long weekend where it is alleged a ride-share driver was stabbed multiple times before his vehicle was stolen by the pair.

The victim, a 28-year-old Williams Landing man, sought help from a service station on Johnston St before he was hospitalised with serious injuries.

Both teens were remanded in custody to appear at a childrens’ court at a later date.

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Federal Election this Sat.

■ The Federal Election is to be held this Saturday (May 21).

Local seats in The Local Paper’s readership area, with candidates (in ballot paper order) are: ● Chris of Doreen.

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Doreen man Chris. The 39-year-old was last seen at a shopping complex on Main St in Greensborough about 12.30pm on Sunday (May 15). Police and family have concerns for Chris as his disappearance is out of character. Chris is Caucasian, about 160cm tall with a medium build, with short black hair. Police have released an image of Chris and urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact Greensborough Police Station on 8432 0200.

Eltham MLA Vick Ward has spoken in State Parliament about Professor Jenny Graves AC. “Congratulations to Jenny Graves on receiving a Companion of the Order of Australia. Jenny has been a leader in the study of genetic evolution, particularly with Australian mammals, and her work has been critical to the development of many key theories in human sex determination and the evolution of animals. In her teaching, Jenny has shown to her students the importance of hard work, perseverance and scientific rigour. Jenny is truly a role model for women interested in a career in the sciences through her leadership and academic successes. Her knowledge, courage and leadership are truly inspiring to women around the country, and I thank Jenny for all of her work.”

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The proposal went to last week’s Banyule Council for the redevelopment of the sports pavilion at Yallambie Park. The proposal consists of an internal refurbishment to the existing pavilion area, which will see a rearrangement of the match official, storeroom and first aid areas, and a new disability access bathroom. The plan sees the emoval of three Council trees of low-medium arboricultural value is proposed and to be offset by nine large trees to facilitate the development.

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1. Rabin BANGAAR Animal Justice Party 2. Kath LARKIN Victorian Socialists 3. Celeste LIDDLE The Australian Greens Victoria 4.Adrian WHITEHEAD FUSION: Science, Pirate, Secular, Climate Emergency 5. JadonATKINSON Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division) 6.Adam LAROSA United Australia Party 7. William Tristan TURNER Pauline Hanson's One Nation 8. Ged KEARNEY Australian Labor Party (Victorian Branch)

Liberal Democratic Party 6. Liz CHASE The Australian Greens Victoria 7. John BOOKER Pauline Hanson's One Nation 8. Sahil TOMAR Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division)

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7. Walter STRAGAN Pauline Hanson's One Nation 8. Bruce POON Animal Justice Party 9. Colleen BOLGER Victorian Socialists

MENZIES Blackburn, Blackburn South, Box Hill, Box Hill North, Bulleen, Doncaster, Doncaster East, Donvale, Mitcham, North Warrandyte, Nunawading, Ringwood North, Templestowe, Templestowe Lower, Warrandyte, Warrandyte South, Wonga Park1. Naomi OAKLEY Australian Labor Party (Victorian Branch) 2. Sanjeev SABHLOK Australian Federation Party 3. Greg CHEESMAN Liberal Democratic Party 4. John HAYES Pauline Hanson's One Nation 5. Keith WOLAHAN Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division) 6. Bill PHEASANT The Australian Greens Victoria 7. Nathan SCAGLIONE United Australia Party

Arthurs Creek, Beveridge, Diamond Creek, Donnybrook, Doreen, Eden Park, Heathcote Junction, Hurstbridge, Kilmore, Kinglake, Kinglake West, Mernda, Panton Hill, St Andrews, Strathewen, Upper Plenty, Wallan, Wandong, Wattle Glen, Whittlesea, Wollert, Woodstock, Yan Yean, Yarrambat 1. Neil BARKER The Australian Greens Victoria 2. Paul Joseph McRAE United Australia Party 3. Christopher NEIL Australian Federation Party 4. Chris BRADBURY Pauline Hanson's One Nation 5. John HERRON Liberal Democratic Party 6. Richard WELCH Liberal Party of Australia (VicJAGAJAGA torian Division) SCULLIN Bellfield, Briar Hill, 7. Rob MITCHELL Bundoora, Eaglemont, Eltham, Australian Labor Party (Victo- Bundoora, Epping, Lalor, Eltham North, Greensborough, rian Branch) Mernda, Mill Park, South Heidelberg, Heidelberg Morang, Thomastown, Wollert MELBOURNE Heights, Heidelberg West, 1. Patchouli PATERSON Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe East, Lower 1. Justin BORG The Australian Greens Plenty, Macleod, Mont- United Australia Party Victoria morency, Research, Rosanna, 2. Keir PATERSON 2. Ursula van BREE St Helena, Viewbank, Australian Labor Party (Victo- Pauline Hanson's One Nation Wastonia, Watsonia North, rian Branch) 3. Eric KOELMEYER Yallambie Liberal Democratic Party 3.

Adam BANDT 1. Kate THWAITES 4. Andrew GILES The Australian Greens Australian Labor Party (Victo- Victoria Australian Labor Party (Victorian Branch) rian Branch) 4.

James DAMCHES 2. Brendan PALMARINI Yassin ALBARRI Liberal Party of Australia (Vic- 5.

Australian Federation Party United Australia Party torian Division) 3.Allison ZELINKA 6. Virosh PERERA 5. Richard PEPPARD Liberal Party of Australia (VicUnited Australia Party Liberal Democratic Party torian Division) 4. Zahra MUSTAF 6. Scott ROBSON 7. Cameron ROWE Independent Independent Victorian Socialists 5. Maya TESA

MP opens multi-courts ● Nillumbik volunteer Linda Hagen with the community van.

Nillumbik Council is celebrating volunteers in the Shire during National Volunteer Week, which runs until May 22.Theme of National Volunteer Week 2022 is ‘Better Together’; a reflection on the way volunteering builds communities and creates a better society for everyone. In addition to Council’s many volunteers, thousands more people throughout the Shire contribute their time to a range of community groups, services, facilities, clubs, causes and organisations.

Mayor Cr Frances Eyre said National Volunteer Week is a time to appreciate the selfless contributions of all our volunteers.

“Nillumbik benefits from high rates of volunteerism, which is a wonderful reflection on the sense of community that runs through our Shire,” Cr Eyre said. “On behalf of Council, I’d like to thank, recognise and celebrate the volunteers who do such great work in Nillumbik.” Linda Hagen is a volunteer with Council’s Community Transport team and also helps out with the Social Support Group .

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■ Tthe official opening of the new Eltham Multi-use Courts at Andrew Park has taken place.

Nillumbik Deputy Mayor Ben Ramcharan, Edendale Ward Councillor Natalie Duffy and Wingrove Ward Councillor Geoff Paine joined Eltham MLA Vicki Ward, who officially opened the upgraded courts on behalf of State Minister Shaun Leane.

The opening took place during the Eltham Tennis Club’s open day celebrations.

The $1.4 million upgrade included the construction of an additional three multi-use courts, bringing the total number of courts at the park to 10.

One of the courts has a synthetic clay surface line marked for HotShots junior tennis, while the other two have line markings for futsal and have a low-impact plexi-cushioned surface suitable for older adults and provide opportunities for the club to offer wheelchair tennis.

Deputy Mayor Cr Ben Ramcharan thanked the State Government for the $1.4 million grant through the Growing Suburbs Fund which enabled Nillumbik Council to deliver the upgrade.

“Prior to this upgrade, there weren’t enough courts to cater for demand and the club was forced to hire additional courts in other municipalities for their junior competition,” Cr Ramcharan said.

“I’m really pleased these courts are now more inclusive increasing opportunities for our

● Eltham MLA Vicki Ward and friends celebrate the local multi-use courts. residents to get out and get active, particularly young people, older adults and people with disability.

“I would again like to thank Vicki Ward for her passionate advocacy which was so instrumental in enabling this project. It is yet another example of Council collaborating with representatives from other levels of government to achieve a great community outcome.”

Cr Duffy said the extra courts had been a boost for the Eltham Tennis Club, with membership numbers now at their highest level in 10 years. “It’s so important for our physical and mental wellbeing to be able to get out, get active, connect with other people, particularly after the past couple of years.”

Local Briefs Mernda line change

■ Major construction will take place in Preston over the next two weeks, as crews remove the level crossings at Bell St, Oakover Rd, Cramer St and Murray Rd. By the end of May, these four sets of boom gates along the Mernda line will be gone for good, removing a huge bottleneck for motorists in the northern suburbs.

During these works, buses will replace trains in sections between Parliament and Mernda, from 9pm last night (Tues., May 17) to the last service on Sunday, May 29.

Replacement bus services include Stopping All Stations, Express and Limited Express options.

Passengers are urged to check the PTV website or mobile app before travelling and to allow up to 45 minutes extra for their journey.

Short-term overnight and daytime road closures will be in place at each of the level crossings at the following times: Cramer Street Tuesday, May 17 from 9pm to 6am Wednesday, May 25 from 7am to 6pm Murray Road Wednesday, May 18 from 1am to 6am Monday, May 23 from 7am to 6pm Tuesday, May 24 from 7am to 6pm Oakover Road Wednesday, May 18 from 7am to 9pm Bell Street Wednesday, May 18 from 9pm to 5am Crews will work 24/7 to remove the tracks between Miller St and Taunton Ave, the temporary Bell Station and the platforms at Bell and Preston. Construction will continue on the new Bell and Preston stations and on the Mernda-bound rail bridge.

Kammy TV interview

■ Kammy Cordner Hunt, Mansfield based candidate for the Senate, has recorded a TV interview with Local Paper Editor Ash Long.

The interview can be viewed free at www.

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Political tracker

■ Nillumbik Council has been active in its advocacy on thw community’s behalf.

There are three federal electorates (Jagajaga, McEwen, Menzies) which overlap within Nillumbik Shire’s boundaries and the Council is keeping a close eye on election commitments that would have a direct impact on Council and the community.

NE Link inspections

■ Plans for the North East Link Tunnels from Watsonia to Bulleen are on public exhibition until 5pm on Tuesday, May 31.

The Urban Design and Landscape Plan shows designs for the North East Link Tunnels including new parklands, walking and cycling paths, improvements to local roads and Eastern Freeway upgrades in Bulleen and Balwyn North.

See the plan online and make a submission online mission or visit a display and talk with the North East Link team.

Drop in centre locations ■ Veneto Club, 191 Bulleen Rd, Bulleen Saturday, May 14, 10am to 2pm Saturday, May 21, 10am to 2pm Saturday, May 28, 10am to 2pm ■ Watsonia Community Hub, 17 Watsonia Rd, Watsonia Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays 10am – 5pm Thursdays, 10am to 7pm Saturday, 10am to 2pm

Bollards needed

■ Banyule Council should install bollards at the Greville Road Shopping Precinct, last week’s City meeting was told.

There were two speakers on this item.

Beverley Moss addressed Council in person.

A written statement was read out on behalf of Stanley Chang.

There was a petition with 57 signatories from within Banyule with 31 from Rosanna, 13 from Heidelberg, 11 from Viewbank, one from Macleod and one local PO box.

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Darebin to hand back land?

■ Darebin Council has committed to entering discussions with traditional owners about possible transfer, shared ownership or management of some council land.

At a meeting last month, Councillors resolved to work with the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation to identify council land, including places of cultural significance, that could be handed back to or co-managed with the Traditional Owners.

Council is already working in partnership with Wurundjeri’s NARRAP team in various places across the municipality such as Bundoora Park.

Darebin Mayor, Cr Lina Messina, says the council resolution, passed unanimously, is a natural progression of Darebin’s Statement of Commitment to Traditional Owners and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

“We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung people as the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land and waters we now call Darebin,” Cr Messina says.

“But it is not good enough to just acknowledge that, we need to do what we can, in some small way, to provide restitution.’

The Council first flagged the potential hand back of some council land in its Council Plan 2021-25, which included, as an action item, ‘beginning discussions with Traditional Owners to understand the feasibility and resources required for council to

● Cr Lina Messina, Darebin Mayor

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hand back land and responsibility for land management’.

The Council Plan, which was endorsed in June 2021 was the subject of widespread community consultation, including almost 3000 members of the Darebin community and a designated deliberative panel made up of around 39 community members.

“We are the very start of this process and no land has been identified as yet,” said Cr Messina.

“We will keep our community updated as this important work progresses and are strongly committed to working with the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation towards a future based on justice and respect,” Cr Messina said.

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■ Last week’s meeting of Banyule Council was given a petition that asked for ratepayers to get an itemised invoice for their rates.

Written statements were read out on behalf of Kate Wilson and Tony Webster.

The petition had 72 complete signatories, with 45 are from within the municipality.

The petitioners want to know how the price was worked out , the number of labour hours and hourly rate, and a list of materials used and the amount charged for them

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Local Sport Final siren results

■ Northern Football League. Division 1 Seniors. Northcote Park 15.13 (103) d hurstbridge 14.6 (90). Greensborough 12.15 (87) drew with West Preston-Lakeside 13.9 (87). Montmorency 12.13 (85) d North Heidelberg 11.9 (75). Whittlesea 12.100 (82) d Macleod 8.27 (75). Heidelberg 14.12 (96) d Bundoora 8.12 (60).

Division 1 Reserves. Northcote Park 14.4 (88) d Hurstbridge 8.12 (60). West Preston Lakeside 7.7 (49) d Greensborough 5.10 (40). Montmorency 15.24 (114) d North Heidelberg 5.5 (35). Whittlsea 8.14 (62) d Macleod 10.11 (71). Heidelberg 9.6 (60) d Bundoora 4.2 (26).

Division 1 Under 19. Bundoora 10.12 (72) d Diamond Creek 10.12 (72). Eltham 1 9.6 (60) d West Preston Lakeside 1 8.11 (59). Greensborough 6.15 (51) d Montmorency 5.9 (39). North Heidelberg 12.9 (81) d Whittlesea 7.13 (55). Heidelberg: Bye. Division 2 Seniors. Lower Plenty 23.21 (159) d Panton Hill 2.9 (21)). Banyule 31.10 (196) d Fitzroy Stars 4.3 (27). Diamond Creek 13.13 (91) d Watsonia 4.3 (27). Eltham 14.8 (92) d Thomastown 5.3 (33). St Mary’s 24.9 (153)) d Epping 6.10 (46).

Division 2 Reserves. Lower Plenty 11.12 (78) d Panton Hill 6.3 (39). Banyule 29.18 (192) d Fitzroy Stars 1.0 (6).

Watsonioa 6.10 (46) d Diamond Creek 5.7 (37). Eltham 15.20 (110) d Thomastown 1.2 (8). St Mary’s 22.22 (154) d Epping 1.0 (6).

Division 2 Under 19. Banyule 9.15 (69) d West Preston-Lakeside 2 6.5 (41).

Kilmore 7.10 (52) d Lower Plenty 4.8 (32).

Laurimar 6.11 (47) d St Mary’s 7.4 (46).

Division 3 Seniors. Old Eltham Collegians 38.21 (249)0 d Reservoir 4.1 (25).

Heidelberg West 16.7 (103) d Mernda 14.10 (94). Kilmore 35.25 (235) d Lalor 1.2 (8). Laurimar 14.16 (100) d South Morang 12.9 (81).

Division 3 Reserves. Old Eltham Collegians 15.27 (117) d Reservoir 2.0 (12).

Heidelberg West 6.9 (45)d Mernda 3.12 (31). Kilmore 33.25 (223) d Lalor 1.2 (8).

Laurimar 7.8 (50) d South Morang 5.11 (41).

Division 3 Under 19. South Morang 24.14 (158) d Hurstbridge 9.8 (62).

Watsonia 8.7 (55) d Mernda 4.10 (34).

Eltham 2 19.26 (140) d Macleod 11.6 (72).

■ Eastern Football League. Premier Division Seniors. Park Orchards 11.12 (78) d Vermont 15.4 (94) d Park Orchards 11.12 (78). Blackburn 12.3 (79) d Berwick 12.7 (79). Balwyn 15.12 (102) d Norwood 12.,12 (84). Doncaster East 17.10 (112) d Noble Park 10.17 (177). Doncaster 7.17 (59) d North Ringwood 7.7 (49)). Rowville 16.16 (112)) d South Croydon 15.7 (97).

COUNTRY LEAGUES ■ Kyabram District Football Netball League. Seniors. Murchison-Toolamba 19.15 (129) s Undera 3.4 (22). Stranhope 15.15 (105) d Violet Town 6.7 (43).

Nagambie 10.9 (69) d Dookie United 5.4 (34). Shepparton East 31.17 (203) d Tallygaroopna 3.0 (18). Saturday, May 21: Avenel v Lancaster, Merrigum v Girgarre, Longwood v Rushworth.

Reserves. Murchison-Toolamba 20.21 (141 d Undera 1.0 (6). Violet Town 6.8 (44) d Stanhope 5.4 (34)). Dookie United 10.20 (80) d Nagambie 0.2 (2). Shepparton East 17.13 (115) d Tallygaroopna 4.7 (31).

Saturday, May 21: Avenel v Lancaster, Merrigum v Girgarre, Longwood v Rushworth.

Under 18. Murchison-Toolamba 24.23 (167) d Undera 1.2 (8). Lanxaster 10.13 (73) d Stanhope 5.4 (34). Nagambie 6.12 (58)) d Dookie United 5.5 (35). Shepparton East v Tallyagroopna: Cancelled. Saturday, May 21. Nagambie v Lancaster, Stanhope v Girgarre, Longwood v Dookie United, Avenel v Merrigum, Rushworth v Violet Town.

■ Goulburn Valley League. Seniors.

Shepparton United 10.6 (66) d Benalla 9.8 (62). Mansfield 16.13 (109) d Tatura 6.4 (40). Kyabram 11.12 (89) d Seymour 4.10 (34). Rochester 13.15 (93) d Shepparton Swans 8.7 (55). Euroa 15.16 (106) d Mooroopna 7.5 (47). Echuca 24.20 (164) d Shepparton 1.2 (8).

■ Riddell District Football League.

Seniors. Wallan 31.20 (206) d Western Rams 4.8 (32). Riddell 25.15 (165) d Lancefield 7.3 (45). Romsey 12.10 (82) d Macedon 10.10 (70). Diggers Rest 8.13 (61) d Woodend-Hesket 8.8 (56). Melton Centrals: Bye.

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■ Two repeat animal cruelty offenders have been penalised a total of $122,000 by the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court last Thursday (May 12).

The offenders were banned from keeping or selling any cats or kittens for 10 years - sending a strong message to potential offenders that illegal behaviour involving animals will not be tolerated in Victoria.

RSPCA Victoria successfully prosecuted Kon and Liudmila Petropoulos for both running an illegal domestic animal business and for animal cruelty offences.

Mr and Mrs Petropoulos have previously been prosecuted by RSPCA Victoria on numerous occasions for selling kittens illegally and for animal cruelty.

At the contested hearing finalised in court Magistrate Rodney Crisp found the couple guilty on all charges (48 in total), fined them a cumulative total of $22,000 and ordered the payment of $100,914 in costs to the RSPCA. Mr and Mrs Petropoulos were both given a disqualification order under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, banning them from being the owner or person in charge of any cats (including kittens) for a period of 10 years.

This was accompanied by a monitoring order for the same period of 10 years to monitor compliance with the banning order.

Both were also given a banning order under the Domestic Animals Act, banning them from keeping or selling any cats (including kittens) for a period of 10 years, and are prohibited from conducting or working in any domestic animal business for that period.

RSPCAVictoria’s Major Investigations Team Leader, Lisa Calleja, said this had been a complex investigation that had required significant investment of RSPCA Victoria resources over the past two years.

“This case demonstrates we will not be deterred from pursuing animal cruelty offenders, no matter the complexity of the investigation required or the resources we need to dedicate,” Ms Calleja said.

“The strong result from the court today goes to show that if people choose to illegally sell animals, or engage in animal cruelty, RSPCA will continue to pursue those offenders and ensure that they are held to account.”

The kittens involved in this case were seized

from the property of the accused and were found to be suffering from a range of ailments, including upper respiratory infections, eye and nasal discharge, diarrhoea, conjunctivitis and ear infections.

These conditions are associated with overcrowded and unhygienic conditions. In this case, failure to provide appropriate housing, husbandry and veterinary treatment directly led to the illnesses, pain and suffering of the kittens.

Previously prosecuted by RSPCA Victoria in March 2020, Kon and Liudmila Petropoulos were charged with operating an illegal domestic

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animal business, failing to comply with the Code of Practice, failing to comply with the lawful direction of an authorised officer and improper confinement of ten cats.

They were each prohibited from conducting or working in a domestic animal business for 18 months, placed on an adjourned undertaking to be of good behaviour for a period of 18 months and fined $750 and $500 respectively.

In July 2020, after a public appeal for information, RSPCA Victoria again executed two warrants at Mr and Mrs Petropoulos’s property in Ballarat after receiving information from several members of the public who lodged official reports with RSPCA Victoria’s Inspectorate.

The reports claimed the couple was allegedly breaching a court ordered ban by continuing to operate an illegal domestic animal business.

RSPCA Victoria’s Major Investigations Team seized nine kittens at the property due to further alleged breaches of the DAA, in that they were not complying with the mandatoryCode of Practice.

The sale of animals in public places such as parks, roadsides and car parks is illegal. Dogs and cats must be sold from either a registered domestic animal business, from a private residence or sold at a place where an animal sale permit is in place.

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Local Theatre Darkfield

■ The multi-sensory series Darkfield is making its return to Melbourne from May 26, where all four of its shipping container experiences - Séance, Flight, Coma and Eulogy will engulf audiences in complete darkness and challenge their grasp on reality.

The season will mark the Victorian premiere of Coma and Eulogy,accompanied by returning seasons of Séance and Flight.

Playing at 138 Little Bourke St., Melbourne, the shipping container shows will explore themes of fear, anxiety and heartpounding thrill.

“We are so excited to announce Darkfield's long-overdue return to Melbourne, where it all began for us,” said Amy Johnson, producer at Realscape Productions. “We can’t wait to see the reactions of Melbourne audiences as they experience Coma and Eulogy for the first time, and it only made sense for us to bring back Seance and Flight for those who missed out on our previous sell-out seasons.

Eulogy is a communal experience which uses 360-degree sound and speech recognition technology to immerse each audience member into a dreamlike, labyrinthine hotel that is imagined in the darkness. Audiences are transported through rooms and down corridors, into a car park, a canteen and a lift which transports them between ?oors, taking them deeper into the dream.

In Coma, audience members lie down in a bunk bed, each becoming separated from their counterparts. Alone in the darkness, the multi-sensory elements engulf each participant. The strange mass experiment sees audiences slip into a collective dream state to explore the dark recesses of their own mind.

The Flight shipping container has had the economy section of a real plane installed.

The experience jolts passengers through two worlds, two realities and two possible outcomes to their journey. It explores the manyworlds interpretation of quantum mechanics and how to avoid the worst-case scenarios that we all fear.

Taking place in a pitch-black shipping container, Séance uses binaural sound to put audience members in the centre of a supernatural experience. Audiences put their trust in the hands of the medium, and try to contact the spirit world.

Séance, Flight, Coma and Eulogy will run frequently at various times from May 26 to July 31 at 138 Little Bourke St., Melbourne.

Séance, Coma and Flight cost $25 and Eulogy costs $30; concession tickets cost $20.

Tickets are available at www.darkfield.com.au/darkfield-melbourne - Cheryl Threadgold

The Crucible

■ Playhouse Players Inc. presents Arthur Miller's The Crucible at the Clayton Community Theatre from May 19-28.

This dark, cynical fictionalist story tells of a group of young Salem women who falsely accuse other villagers of witchcraft. The accusations and trials push the village into a hysteria, resulting in the arrest of 20 villagers and the deaths of 19.

Emma Newport makes her debut directorial role with The Crucible, and instead of costumes from the Puritan America period, Newton's version is inspired by the costumes of marionette theatre and European circuses.

Audiences will be encouraged to realise that Abigail Williams is the ringleader or puppet master behind the chaos and destruction of the Salem witch trials.

"She is the one controlling the show and pulling all the strings," explains Newport.

The cast includes Nina Harris as puppetmaster Abigail Williams and Liam Edwards as the betrayed John Proctor with a strong support cast.

The Crucible is suitable for audiences 16+ Performance Details: May 19 - 28 Venue: Clayton Community Theatre, Cooke St., Clayton Bookings: trybooking.com/BUTVC - Cheryl Threadgold

Confidential Melbourne

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Regermination ■ Ensemble Volante will debut their premiere work Regermination from June 12-July 14.

Regermination is a dedication to the boundless landscapes and iconic birdlife of Australia where audiences can bathe their ears in a set of lush new works.

Six contemporary art songs and a solo piano piece celebrate the deep connection to nature and the restorative, consoling effect it has on the troubled mind.

Conceived in isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, the music seeks to find a remedy for loneliness through mindful observation of the natural world around us.

It is Ensemble Volante’s intention to take the listener on a journey where they can find solace, calm, and most of all, heartfelt hope for the future within a turbulent, ever changing world.

Each art song features the poetic words of lyricist Grazia Marin, melodies sung by acclaimed soprano Piera Dennerstein, alongside piano refrains from composer and pianist Alisha Redmond.

Four shows will be presented in Melbourne and regional Victoria venues. Ensemble Volante comprises Alisha Redmond (composer/pianist), Piera Dennerstein (soprano) and Grazia Marin (visual artist/lyricist).

Formed in 2018, their work seeks to inspire the listener with a sense of wonder and immersion in the natural world through song.

For details of performance venues, dates and times for Regermination in Melbourne and regional areas, visit www.ensemblevolante.com/ tour - Cheryl Threadgold

Security

■ Darebin Arts presents Security by Michele Lee, from May 25 - June 4 at the Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre, 189 High St,Northcote.

Directed by Alice Qin, Security tells of female security guards at Thompson Security Naz, Tribe and Joey - who work on the sidelines to keep everything in line. Things go awry when they become bystanders to a sexual assault.

Performed by Katerina Kotsonis, Sina Brown and Zoe Boesen.

Running time: approx. 80 minutes. Warnings: Haze, strobe lighting, loud sounds, coarse language, descriptions of sexual assault Performance Details: May 25 - June 4, WedSat at 8pm; Sun 6pm; June 4 at 2pm and 8pm Venue: Northcote Town HallArts Centre, 189 High St., Northcote Tickets: $35 Full, $28 Conc., $30 Darebin Residents, $15 Blak Tix Auslan interpreted performance on Thursday, June 2 Bookings: https://arts.darebin.vic.gov.au/ whats-on/event-calendar/2022/05/security - Cheryl Threadgold

Selby and Friends

■ The first work presented at the Melbourne Recital Centre by Selby and Friends in their program Four Part Harmony was My Song is Love Unknown, first written as a hymn in 1664

by Samuel Crossman, adapted in 1925 as Love Unknown by John Ireland and re-written as a piano concerto in 2000 by Paul Stanhope.

Interestingly, Cold Play based one of their works. A message on this piece. Reader - this reviewer played it and it is beautiful. Among the lyrics: ‘My song is love…your heavy heart is made of stone’.

A languid start had each instrument involved, before the piano (Kathryn Selby) led. The music alternately swelled passionately and dropped to a hush. The cello, (Miles Mullin-Chivers) warm and tender, then starred before the viola (Tobias Breider) and violin (Andrew Haveron) took their turn.

An urgent discordancy resolved to lyrical harmony, before rising dramatically. Gorgeous passages thrilled throughout. Stanhope stated that ‘only fragments of the tune are heard at one

● Soprano Piera Dennerstein. time, until the very end, where the tune is heard in its entirety.’ Indeed, this was evident in the melodious conclusion.

Antonin Dvorak, composed Piano Quartet No. 2 in E flat major, Op 87, in 1889. This work has four movements and the musicality is incomparable.

The strings commenced assertively, joined jauntily by the piano. The music then slowed sweetly. Throughout the four movements, menacing overtones competed with an optimistic breeziness, and the contrast between furious ensemble playing, seductive slowness and drama was marvellous. The cello was alternately insistent and heartbreakingly tender; the viola and violin passages were superb; the piano playing was faultless.

It was fascinating to observe the fingers of Kathryn Selby as they caressed the piano keys, whether setting a brisk or gentle pace. A moving passage had the piano and cello carrying the emotion before the viola and violin stepped in to complete the sequence. The final movement had a joyful and lush start, concluding in a wonderfully stirring climax.

An outstanding concert. Performed by this masterful quartet, it was simply sublime. www.selbyandfriends.com.au - Review by Juliet Charles

Love’s Bitter Mystery

■ Bloomsdale in Melbourne presents a oneoff film premiere of the Melbourne-made film Love's Bitter Mystery on Saturday, June 4 at 5pm at the Rivoli Cinema, Hawthorn East, followed by a forum with the movie's creatives.

This neo-Gothic biopic, directed by Carly Wilding and created by film-maker Jak Scanlon, tells of one life-changing year in the life of James Joyce (1903-04) when a nobody with big ambitions sets up the conditions that will turn him into the literary sensation of modernity.

The subtitle of the piece is The Year that Made James Joyce, and that year is 1903-04.

The biographical play is augmented by fiction, and was filmed in the main rooms of an atmospheric boom era mansion rarely seen by Melburnians, Villa Alba.

The film is expected to be popular with Joyce fans as well as "the initiates".

After the première screening of this original and new immersive theatrical film on June 4 at 5pm, it will be available for streaming at https:/ /www.the-scene.net/lovesbittermysterywatchpage www.bloomsdayinmelbourne.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold

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What’s On Rights and Wrongs of Forensics

■ Sisters in Crime Australia joins forces once again with the Sir Zelman Cowen Centre, Victoria University, to present its 16th Law Week event, The Rights and Wrongs of Forensics, on Friday (May 20) from 6.30pm - 7.45pm.

An expert panel – Soren Blau, Tracie Gould and Liz Porter – will debate with Chair CoronerAudrey Jamieson as to what makes forensic science work and what can sometimes make it go wrong.

The practice of forensic science in Australia was radically reformed after the wellpublicised failures of the Azaria Chamberlain case. Now forensic science nearly always gets it right thanks to high training standards, the continuing evolution of evidencebased specialties such as forensic anthropology, forensic odontology, and DNA, and improved collaboration between the scientists and police.

But forensic investigations can sometimes be flawed. Evidence from crime scenes can be contaminated. There can be too much reliance on one discipline. Forensic experts can go ‘too far’. The approaches and standards between the different states and territories can also vary.

The panel includes Soren Blau, Manager of Identification Services and Senior Forensic Anthropologist at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine. Soren has participated in the recovery and analysis of human remains from archaeological and forensic contexts in Australia and overseas for the past 20 years and has undertaken consultancies for the International Criminal Court, Justice Rapid Response, and the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Another panel member, Tracie Gould, is Group Manager of the Fingerprint Sciences Group at the Victoria Police Forensic Service Department, leading the delivery of integrated, connected, and responsive fingerprint and facial identification services for the state ofVictoria.

Liz Porter is a former award-winning legal affairs journalist who is now known for her prize-winning books about ‘the real CSI’ — the way forensic science is used to solve crime. She is now doing her PhD on the work of the scientists at the Victoria Police forensic lab.

Coroner Audrey Jamieson was appointed a magistrate in 2004 and has worked as a full-time Coroner since 2005. Unusually, she started out her career as a nurse and later entered the legal profession after completing her degrees at Monash University.

Event Details: Friday, May 20, 6.30pm 7.45pm Venue: Sir Zelman Cowen Centre, Victoria University, Queen Street Campus, Lecture Theatre G02, 295 Queen Street, Melbourne Tickets: $20 non-members; $15 concession; $12 Sisters in Crime and Writers Victoria members, $10 (under 19). Any seats left will be available at the door for $22/$18/$15/$10 .

Men or ‘brothers-in-law’ welcome. Please book by 2pm Friday 20 May. Further details: https:// sistersincrime.org.au/event/law-week-therights-and-wrongs-of-forensics/ - Cheryl Threadgold and Carmel Shute

Verdi and Prokofiev

■ Under the skilful baton of conductor Umberto Clerici, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s evening of Verdi and Prokofiev was a majestic and dramatic program of contrasts – Verdi’s poetic and fluid rhythms against Prokofiev’s boisterous and climactic crescendos.

Giuseppe Verdi is renowned for his operas - La Traviata, Aida and Rigoletto are among his most well-known. A requirement for his commissions from the Paris Opera was that a ballet section was included. Clerici chose the ballet section from I Vespri Siciliani (1855), a wonderfully plucky and light piece that pays homage to the four seasons with its fluid and graceful flow. ● Continued Over Page

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Local Theatre Shows

■ Beaumaris Theatre: Jack and the Beanstalk – the Pantomime (by Georgy Charles, Debbie Keyt, Lorraine Ellis and Stephen White) Until May 22 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Debbie Keyt; Musical Director: Rhonda Vaughan; Choreographer: Camilla Klesman.

Bookings: www.beaumaristheatre.com.au ■ Bairnsdale Production Line Theatre Co: Grease (by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey) Until May 22 at the Forge Theatre and Arts Hub, McKean St., Bairnsdale. Director: David Cubley. Bookings: https://www.try booking.com/BYGKD or phone 03 51521482 ■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company: Mamma Mia! Until June 4 at Centenary Theatre, 71 Railway Place, Williamstown. Bookings: www.wmtc.org.au or phone 1300 881 545.

■ CLOC Musical Theatre: The Jersey Boys: the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Until May 28 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director/Set Designer: Richard Perdriau; Musical Director: Malcom Huddle; Choreographer: Kirra Sibel. Bookings: www.cloc.org.au ■ The Mount Players: The Odd Couple (by Neil Simon) Until May 29 at the Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon. Director: Frank Harvey. Bookings: https:// www.themountplayers.com/ ■ Playhouse Players: The Crucible (by Arthur Miller) May 19 – 28 at the Clayton Theatre, 9-15 Cooke St.., Clayton. Director: Emma Newport.

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BUTVC ■ LilydaleAthenaeum Theatre Company: The Deep Blue Sea (by Terrence Rattigan) May 19 – June 4 at the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre, 39-41 Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Alan Burrows. Bookings: 9735 1777 or www lilydaleatc.com ■ The 1812 Theatre: Til Beth do Us Part (by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten) May 19 – June 11 at The 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Keith Hutton. Bookings: www.1812theatre.com.au or 97583964 ■ Brighton Theatre Company: Torch Song (by Harvey Fierstein) May 20 – June 4 at the Bayside Arts and Cultural Centre, Carpenter St., Brighton. Director: Annie Blood. Bookings: www.brightontheatre.com.au ■ MLOC Productions: Keeping Up Appearances (by Roy Clarke) May 25, 26, 27 at 7.30pm; May 28 at 2pm and 6pm at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 63 Parkers Rd., Parkdale.

Directors: Jane Court and Dean Mitrousis.

Bookings: www.kingstonarts.com.au ■ STAG (Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group): Towards Zero (by Agatha Christie) May 26 – June 4 at Strathmore Community Theatre, 50 Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: Dennis Hine-St Clair. Bookings: www.stagtheatre.org ■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: Blackbird (by David Harrower) May 27 – June 11 at 180-186 Yarra St., Warrandyte. Director: Lisa MacGibbon. Bookings: https:// www.trybooking.com/BYBOA ■ CentreStage: Les Misérables June 3 – 11 at Costa Theatre, Deakin University, 1 Gheringhap st., Geelong. Director: Martin Croft. Bookings: www.geelongartscentre. org.au/whats-on/all-events/centrestage-presents-les-miserables/ ■ Peridot Theatre: A Season of One Act Plays June 2 – 4 at the Clayton Theatrette, Cooke St., Clayton. Line Up (Steven Berkoff) Directed by Joe Dias; Embers (by Natalie Burns) Directed by Colin Morley. Love is a Dish (by Adele Shelley) Directed by Audrey Farthing; Just a Straight Man (by Rob Smith and John Mawson) Directed by Bob Bramble.

Bookings: www.peridot.com.au ■ Babirra Music Theatre: Mamma Mia! June 10 – 19 at the Karralyka Theatre, Mines Rd., Ringwood. Director: Richard Perdriau; Musical Director: Mal Fawcett; Choreographer: Di Crough.

Bookings: www.babirra.org.au ■ Encore Theatre Company: Alice’sAdventures in Wonderland (Original story by Lewis Carroll, adapted for the stage by Matthew CW) June 30 – July 9 (Thursday – Saturday 11am and 2pm shows) at the Clayton Theatre, Community Centre, Cooke Street, Clayton.

Bookings: www.encoretheatre.com.au ■ BATS Theatre: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (Dale Wasserman) July 15 – 24 at the Cranbourne Community Centre.

Director: James McAllister. Bookings: www.batstheatre.org.au

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Entertainment

Yes I Will, Yes

■ Bloomsday in Melbourne announces its new theatrical production, Yes I Will Yes! to celebrate the centenary of James Joyce’s classic novel Ulysses.

Based on the famous stream of consciousness chapter of the seductive Molly Bloom, the play premieres at The MC Showroom in Prahran from June 15-25.

Yes I Will, Yes! tells of provocative, physically narcissistic Molly who has been romping all afternoon with cad Blazes Boylan. Molly is also driven in pursuing her sexual goals, and contradictory.

Now she must choose. Will she opt for the rich adulterer with a rose between his teeth, who is also a vicious slapper of women’s backsides?

Or the comfortable, all-too-familiar husband of 16 years? Or perhaps some other future altogether?

First time Bloomsday director Carl Whiteside comments: “I’m excited to tackle this adaptation where Molly not only reflects on her choice between her husband and her lover, but also realises a future version of herself as the onceagain diva of every man’s dreams. Our exceptional cast will bring you a musical extravaganza inspired by Joyce’s love of silent film, opera and the roaring 20s.

Bloomsday in Melbourne is proud of its 30 years of turning Ulysses into theatre and bringing to thousands of Melbourne and Australian theatre-goers an appreciation of the fun, the wit and benign wisdom of Joyce’s writing. This year’s show, a very free adaptation of the final episode of Ulysses with its focus on Molly Bloom, is aimed at aficionados and novices alike.

Performance Details: June 15 - 25 Venue: MC Showroom, Prahran More Information at www.bloomsday inmelbourne.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Six

■ The Australian production of Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss's hit musical Six will be presented at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre from June 17.

Six recreates the history of the six wives of Britain's notorious Tudor King Henry VIII as they retell and reclaim their stories - Catherine ofAragon (Phoenix Jackson Mendoza), Anne Boleyn (Kala Gare), Jane Seymour (Loren Hunter), Anna of Cleves (Kiana Daniele), Katherine Howard (Chelsea Dawson) and Catherine Parr (Vidya Makin).

Inspired by the canon of music divas Adele, Lily Allen and Ariana Grande, and supported by the Six band Ladies in Waiting, Music Director Claire Healey (keys), Assistant Music Director Heidi Maguire (keys), Kathryn Stammers (drums), Debbie Yap (guitar) and Jessica Dunn (bass), the women transform from Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses as they tell their rebellious tales.

Six is directed by Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage and choreographed by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille. Dance Captain is Chiara Assetta and Resident Choreographer/Alternate Swing, Cristina D’Agostino. Set Design is by Emma Bailey, Costume Designer is Gabriella Slade, Lighting Design is by Tim Deiling and Sound Designer, Paul Gatehouse. The Orchestrator is Tom Curran and Musical Supervisor, Joe Beighton. Originally produced by Kenny Wax, Wendy and Andy Barnes, and George Stiles, Six is produced in Australia by Louise Withers, Michael Coppel and Linda Bewick.

Performance Season: From June 17 Venue: Comedy Theatre, Exhibition St., Melbourne Bookings: www.sixthemusical.com/australia - Cheryl Threadgold

Courtly Arts

■ The Courtly Arts Performers have been presenting early music, song and dance to Victorian audiences for more than 40 years.

Post-pandemic, the company is now literally "back on their feet" (and in dancing shoes!), preparing for their first performances for some time.

The first performance is on Sunday, May 29 at 2pm at the Trinity Uniting Church, 15 Black Street, Brighton.

● Molly's Femme Fatales persona: Madeleine Mason, Emma Drysdale and Christina Costigan.

Photo: Jody Jane Stitt and Mark Harper Then the Courtly Arts Performers will be performing on Sunday, June 5 at 2pm in the Victory Room, Warrandyte Community Centre.

Enjoy music and dance from the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque eras, performed in authentic costume and with live music on period instruments.

After each performance, the audience is invited to chat with the performers and learn more about the instruments and costumes.

Performance Details: May 29 at Trinity Uniting Church, Black St., Brighton at 2pm June 5 at the Warrandyte Community Centre, 168 Yarra St., Warrandyte at 2pm Tickets: $25 full, $20 senior/student Bookings: At the door and online. www.courtlyarts.com - Cheryl Threadgold

Jersey Boys

■ CLOC Musical Theatre presents Jersey Boys: the Story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons until May 28 at the National Theatre, St Kilda.

The true-life story tells of a group of bluecollar boys from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey becoming Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons - one of the most successful bands in pop music history.

They wrote their own songs, sold 175 million records worldwide, and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for their countless worldwide hits, including Big Girls Don’t Cry, Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Oh What A Night, Bye Bye Baby, Rag Doll, Working My Way Back to You, My Eyes Adored You, Who Loves You and Can’t Take My Eyes Off You. India Morris, Kiane O'Farrell and Kate Hirst portray The Angels. Between them, they have appeared in seven recent CLOC Musical Theatre shows, this time each playing a number of support roles in this tale through the decades of song and drama centred around the journey of the Four Seasons.

Performance Season: Until May 28. Evening performances 8pm, Matinees 2pm.

Tickets from $56.

Bookings at cloc.org.au or 1300 362 547 - Cheryl Threadgold

Verdi and Prokofiev

● From previous page Particularly noteworthy are its lovely instrumental solos from the clarinet and oboe, that were delightfully and eloquently performed.

Almost 100 years later, Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev composed his 5th Symphony, in a mere four weeks, after returning to the wartorn Soviet Union in 1944 following an extended period in America.

Clerici described the score as ”a collective work where the different sections of the orchestra are in a constant dialogue of kaleidoscopic instrumental combinations and colours.” It was thrilling to watch this play out in the energy and physicality of the orchestra’s performance with commendable precision.

The MSO should be congratulated for the vital role they play in cultivating classical music in Australia, and even if you have never been to a live orchestral performance before – you will be transported by the incredible musical magic that the MSO creates. There is nothing quite like watching an orchestra play, and a conductor conduct.

Review by Beth Klein

Observations Seraphim Trio

● Helen Ayres , Anna Goldsworthy and Tim Nankervis.

Photo: Pia Johnson ■ Staying together in an intimate music group is quite a challenge, as we know from the many bands that are successful for some time but eventually break up over artistic differences or different career aspirations.

ButAustralia’s Seraphim Trio has defied those odds and is still happily making beautiful chamber music after 20 years together.

The Seraphim Trio comprises Helen Ayres (violin), Anna Goldsworthy (piano) and Tim Nankervis (cello), and the trio has remained steadfastly committed to chamber music – from building the contemporary repertoire, to developing new audiences and teaching the next generation of performers.

On Thursday, May 26, at 6pm at Melbourne Recital Centre, the SeraphimTrio presents an exciting new commission for the trio by Brett Dean, Imaginary Ballet.

This will be performed alongside the charming and rarely heard piano quartet by Dora Pejacevic, one of the Croatia’s most important 20th century composers.

Seraphim joins forces with brilliant violist Chris Moore for the Australian premiere of Brett Dean's Imaginary Ballet, a work the trio co-commissioned several years ago.

After numerous COVID-related setbacks, Seraphim are finally able to bring this lifeaffirming work to the stage.

This is paired with a rarely heard piano quartet by one of Croatia’s most important 20th century composers, Dora Pejacevic.

Written in late Romantic style, the quartet is a blend of warm, lyrical melody and spirited dance.

For more information and to book tickets visit www.melbournerecital.com.au or www.seraphimtrio.com Julie Houghton

Auditions

■ Melbourne French Theatre: Le Mariage Forcé (The Forced Marriage) (by De Molière, celebrating the 400th anniversary of his birth), Fluent French-speaking actors only. Audition dates: May 17 at 7.00pm at La Maison de Maitre Building, 203-205 Canning St., Carlton (Cnr. Neill St. enter via corner door). Director: Donald McManus. Producer: Michael Bula. Audition Bookings and Details: https:// melbournefrenchtheatre.org.au/auditions/ ■ Malvern Theatre Company: Skylight (by David Hare) May 15, 16 at 7.30pm at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Michelle Swann.

Audition enquiries: michelleswann65@ gmail.com ■ Essendon Community Theatre: Tiny Beautiful Things (based on book by Cheryl Strayed, adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos) May 21, May 22 11.00am – 4.00pm at the Bradshaw Street Community Theatre, West Essendon. Director: Alexander Gibbs.

Bookings essential for an audition time via the director at AlexanderGibbs1982@ gmail.com or 0410 933 582 ■ CPP Community Theatre: The Addams Family May 24, 26 at 8pm at The Factory, Unit 20, 63-71 Bayfield Rd. East, Bayswater.

Director: Phill Crompton; Musical Director: Cassie Quinlan; Choreographer: Megan Johnson. More Details: www.cppcommunity theatre.com.au ■ Williamstown Little Theatre: Citysong (by Dylan Coburn Gray) June 12 at 11.00am, June 13 at 7.30pm at Williamstown Little Theatre, 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Shirley Sydenham. Audition bookings: surelysyd@gmail.com - Cheryl Threadgold

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Family Fiesta kicks off

■ Family Fiesta invites kids and families to take over in a four-day jampacked program of live and participatory art and performance from June 29 - July 2 at the Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts.

Presented by Monash University Performing Arts Centres (MPAC), Family Fiesta aims to get children reading, dancing, singing, learning and making art during the next school holidays.

Family Fiesta will kick off with strong focus on children’s literature with presentations, book signings and more from Australian Children’s Laureate 2022-23, Gabrielle Wang; First Nations authors Richard Pritchard and Jordan Gould, presenting Wylah:The Koorie Warrior, comedian and author Peter Helliar presenting his Frankie Fish Series; and Cal Wilson with her book George and the Great Brain Swappery. June 29, 30, July 1, at 11.45am, and July 2 at 12.45pm, with a chance to meet the author for a foyer book signing after each event.

In the Alexander Theatre, Windmill Theatre Company will present award-winning children’s theatre show, Grug and the Rainbow. A smash hit with audiences all over the world, the show brings its puppetry and humour for the school holidays.

Six performances across June 29, 30 and July 1, at 10am and 1.30pm.

In the state-of-the-art David Li Sound Gallery there will be Sensory Concerts – world-class musicians playing chamber music in a relaxed setting for neurodiverse audiences with onsite therapist support. These inclusive concerts are specially designed for children and adults with sensory or special needs, with classically trained musicians playing music from Mozart to Ghostbusters. Two sessions will be held on Thursday June 30at 11am and 1pm.

Mobile Mess Workshop arrives at Family Fiesta on Friday July 1. Experience the magic of electronic sound creation in this hands-on workshop with Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio (MESS). During one hour, investigate the science of sound through interactive experiments using synthesisers, create sounds and make beats while learning the basics of synthesis. Three sessions will take place at 10.45am, 12.45pm and 2.45pm.

Inventi Ensemble, presenters of chamber music for children, will play an exciting arrangement of The Planets, set against a lively animated backdrop. Join Laura the astronaut as she meets the characters of Gustav Holst’s The Planets: Mars the bringer of war, Mercury the winged messenger, and Jupiter the bringer of jollity.

On Saturday July 2 at 11am.

Tickets are priced from $5 – $15 as well as free experiences. Polyglot will showcase Feast, a free participatory art installation in the foyer, along-

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side the Fiesta Book Nook, a cosy reading space for kids and carers to rest. While the Fiesta Mini Cafe´ and Music in The Count’s provides live music at lunchtimes with mini seating set-up, art activities and free babyccinos.

Event Dates: June 29 - July 2 Venues: Monash University Performing Arts Centres The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts, 48 Exhibition Walk, Clayton Tickets prices: Free - $15, available in advance and on the day https://www.monash.edu/performing-arts-centres/whats-on/familyfiesta - Cheryl Threadgold

NICA - Eclipse

■ The National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) presents Eclipse from June 10 - 18 at the NICA National Circus Centre, 39-59 Green St, Prahran.

Eclipse is NICA's first public-facing production since 2019. Twelve enduring and talented students are ready to showcase a live performance filled with acrobatics, corde-lisse, trapeze, aerial hoop, tightwire, roue cyr, handstands, foot juggling and hula hoop.

Inspired by The Pandemic is a Portal by Arundhati Roy, Eclipse offers a gateway to a vision of what our future could, should, would and might just be. Exploring unity, diversity, harmony, balance, trust, compromise, our humanity, and our fragility; what can we build and create together?

Devised with the graduating company, conceived by Sally Richardson (Director of Steamworks Arts, Artistic Director of Maxima Circus), directed by Meredith Kitchen (Associate Director at South Australian Circus Centre) and in-house performance studies coordinator Ben Sheen (Director/Founder of Periscope Productions 2011 – Present), Eclipse is a crossfaculty collaboration with Film Students from Swinburne University of Technology Film and Television and make-up students from Melbourne Polytechnic.

Eclipse will be paired with the live opera vocals of Judith Dodsworth (Greta in Brian Howard’s Metamorphosis with Victoria Opera, as well as the title role and Mercedes in Carmen for OzOpera), a live electronic and percussive score by Louis Frere-Harvey (Command Q, Structural Dependency) and dynamic visual set and costume design by Eloise Kent and Angelica Ru (The Darkening Sky, TheatreWorks in 2022, THIS at Rising Festival in 2021).

NICA’s Head of Circus, James Brown (2015 – Present), emphasises NICA’s excitement for bringing a live audience back to their space with such an auspicious show. “These students have spent the last two years preparing and finessing their skills. They are roaring and ready to present this unique

piece to our audiences and we can’t wait for you to experience it yourself.”

Event Details: Dates and Times: June 10 - 18 (Preview June 9) at 7.30pm, 2.30pm matinee Venue: NICA National Circus Centre, 39-59 Green St., Prahran Duration: 90 minutes Tickets: $35 adult, $28 concession, $112 Family of four. Groups: $28 Bookings: nica.com.au/performs - Cheryl Threadgold

Human Voice

■ I am excited, I am in awe of this wonderful production at Theatreworks.

The Human Voice (translation and dramaturgy Iris Gaillard, direction Briony Dunn) truly is that clichéd word “awesome.”

From the moment we enter the theatre to see in shadow a body lying in what looks like the bottom floor of a broken and burnt Dante’s Inferno (set design Hahnie Goldfinch) we are engrossed in this strange, fluctuating , psychological disintegration of a woman’s mind.

The body slowly finally wakes and disentangles from a strangling phone cord. Now alive, the woman is intensely and devastatingly attached to a man at the end of that phone line, the man who has caused her unbearable pain. The sound design throughout (Darrin Verhagen) is mesmeric.

True to the original text, the woman is caught in a vortex of self destruction after learning that her lover is to marry another. She must have one last talk to him, expiate her guilt at possibly having sinned against him, or at least let him know that she’s “moving on” too. She mustn’t let him sense that she is broken. Keep him on the line and keep her sense of self alive ...

There are so many levels to this production – rather like the seven levels of purgatory! First must come the brilliant vocal dexterity of Jane Montgomery Griffiths – probably an octave of changes according to her mental state. There is a primal pain about her slowness of crouching, yearning in horror mixed with desire to keep the line open on that phone, (movement coach Peta Coy)her last gasp connection to her lost lover.

Next the side lightings, (Niklas Pajanti) so cleverly accentuating Griffiths face structures and building pain into the angles.

Griffiths brilliantly became the possibly abusive lover at one stage with the lighting on her square face and tortured angles .

Originally written by Jean Cocteau to test the female actors demanding more rigour in roles, this difficult piece has been performed operatically too.

But this Theatre Works production would be hard to beat in any genre.

- Maggie Morrison

Rourke’s Reviews The Innocents

■ (MA). 117 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas May 19.

After recently slogging through the latest feature length MCU product advertisement, Dr Strange 2 : In The Multiverse Of Madness (sadly directed by one of modern cinema’s most innovative filmmakers, Sam Raimi), to view yet another film dealing with characters who have superpowers filled me with dread. However, by the time The Innocents, a Norwegian production, had finished, those feelings had turned to utter joy, as this film takes its subject matter and does something far more interesting and complex, unlike the sea of comic book films continually thrown in our faces by the big Hollywood studios. The story begins with the introduction of a family of four, who are moving into a large apartment block, and hopefully ready to get their lives back on track (it is summer, so the move won’t interrupt the children’s schooling).

We get a sense early on of the relationship between Ida (Rakel Lenora Flottum) and her older, autistic sister Anna (Alva Brynsmo Ramstad), during the car trip, when she cruelly pinches her sibling’s leg, knowing she can’t speak or react. During subsequent scenes, we see that Ida is resentful of the attention Anna receives, and it is starting to create an inner spite that could grow into something dangerous. While her parents are unpacking, Ida explores outside, and meets Ben (Sam Ashraf), who is around the same age, and taking his new neighbour into the nearby woods, shows her he has very mild telekinetic powers. Intrigued and excited, Ida quickly becomes friends with Ben, whose home life is far less ideal. Also entering Ida’s world is Aisha (Mina Yasmin Bremseth Asheim), and like Ben, also has special powers, in particular the ability to hear people’s thoughts, and when she develops a close bond with Anna, the latter not only starts to talk (much to her parents’ delight), but is able to display some incredible powers of her own. As young children do, a lot of issues and problems are seen in a way that don’t involve real world consequences (as shown in a startling, shocking scene involving a cat), but as various influential factors (home and environmental) have shaped them to this point, each child begins to make choices that could change their lives, and those around them, forever. The Innocents is genuinely provocative, daring to treat its young characters seriously, and to not smother the whole endeavour in cheap, easy moralising, allowing the audience to remain comfortable with what they are seeing.

Writer/director Eskil Vogt (whose 2014 directorial debut, Blind, comes highly recommended) examines these youngsters with a mix of innocent affection and growing threat, and perfectly captures how childhood friendships can easily go from strong and loyal to mean and fickle.

But when things turn nasty, Vogt is careful not to bury the human factor and wallow in violent exploitation. Vogt gets extraordinary performances from his youthful cast, who never strike a false note, while the parents (including Ellen Dorrit Petersen, who starred in Blind) aren’t seen as one-dimensional stereotypes. Technically the film is first-rate, with striking cinematography by Sturla Brandish Grovlen, perfectly judged editing by Jens Christian Fodstad, and brilliantly executed special effects that never draw attention away from the unfolding drama. The Innocents may upset movie goers who want simple resolutions and easy answers, but for those who want to be enthralled and challenged, this is incredibly satisfying viewing, a superb antisuperhero film which goes places the mega-budget popcorn fodder fears to tread. Other left-of-centre, superhero-themed movies worth seeing are They Call Me Jeeg (2015 - Italy) and How I Became A Superhero (2020 - France).

RATING - ****½

The Sadness

■ (R). 100 minutes. Now streaming on Shudder.

Not for the squeamish or easily offended, The Sadness is a genuinely memorable experience, whether you want it to be or not, but the non-stop atrocities occurring onscreen thankfully have a point behind them. Set in the Taiwan capital, Taipei City, the story begins quietly, with young couple Kat (Regina Lei) and Jim (Berant Zhu) waking up one morning, and are soon talking about a possible trip away together.

Subtlety is not this film’s strong suit, but after so much that has occurred over the past two years, Jabbaz has decided that to make his point effectively, brutally blunt is the way to go. Zhu, and especially Lei, are natural and likeable, and prove crucial to the film’s overall success, as they give the audience someone to connect with, and hang on to, as the mayhem around them becomes more and more grotesque. Even seasoned horror fans may flinch at the movie’s graphic, confronting set-pieces, made more unsettling by the extremely convincing make-up effects. The Sadness is hardcore entertainment, but not mindless, with a talented filmmaker backing up his gory imagery with messages that are dour and darkly pessimistic.

RATING - ****

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■ Ivan Hutchinson described himself as the "definitive, reluctant TV star". Yet he worked in the entertainment industry and was popular as a musician, film critic, journalist, television host and musical director.

Ivan Joseph Hutchinson was born in Melbourne in 1928.

His father was an ANZAC who had been wounded in World War I and continued in the Army until his retirement in the late 1950s.

Ivan Hutchinson began studying piano at an early age. He grew up in Fitzroy and attended St Bridget's Primary School, St. Thomas's and completed his education at Parade College, East Melbourne.

Ivan developed an interest in jazz and began playing in bands at the Malvern Town Hall in his teenage years.

He married Grace O'Connor in 1953 and they raised four children.

In 1960 Ivan began working in television for HSV Channel 7 as a pianist with the station's orchestra in variety shows which included Sunnyside Up, The Bob Crosby Show and The Happy Show.

In those days the resident musical director was Jimmy Allen, who was married to ‘Panda’ Lisner.

In 1964 Ivan replaced JimmyAllen as Musical Director at Channel 7. He worked on the afternoon variety series Time for Terry.

The show was compered by English come-

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dian Terry O'Neill and regulars included Vi Greenhalf, Joe Hudson, Brian Naylor andOlivia Newton-John.

In 1971 Ivan teamed with Jim Murphy from Listener In to present Two on The Aisle.

The show came about as a result of discussions between Jim and Ivan and the program director Gordon French giving the ‘green light’ to the idea of two reviewers sitting in theatre seats and chatting about the latest films.

Two on the Aisle was only shown in Melbourne, it was popular and ran for three years.

Ivan was musical director for many years on various shows including The Penthouse Club. (everything stopped when the harness races began and they crossed to the Showgrounds).

● Ivan Hutchinson He also worked on arrangements and played on many successful recordings for Fable Records. He is actually one of the vocalists on the ‘VFL football anthems’ recordings performed by the Fable Singers and released in 1972.

Ivan worked on albums with many artists but only recorded one album of his own - Honky Tonk Party Favourites in 1973.

When colour television began in 1975 he hosted Ivan's Midday Movie. Ivan was able to present some of the old Hollywood films in glorious technicolor to those who were lucky enough to have colour TV sets.

I was too poor at the time to buy a colour TV set, so we rented one and enjoyed this new miracle in our lounge room.

I can still remember the joy of seeing The Wizard of Oz in colour and it was the first time I had seen the film. Over the years Ivan interviewed many famous Hollywood stars.

I used to look forward to watching Ivan's Christmas Guide to the Movies where he talked about the upcoming Christmas films and what would be coming into the cinemas during the new year. Ivan played himself in the 1993 Australian comedy film Hercules Returns.

Sadly, Ivan Hutchinson passed away from cancer in 1995 at the age of 67. Jim Murphy described him as "an exceptional human being".

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

Art in prison on show at Glen Eira Picture of Dorian Gray

■ The Melbourne season of Sydney Theatre Company’s The Picture of Dorian Gray begins on June 5 at Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse as part of Rising.

STC Artistic Director Kip Williams has adapted Oscar Wilde’s novel into a breathtaking one-person show that seamlessly blends the conventions of cinema and live theatre to stunning effect.

Eryn Jean Norvill is set to reprise a dizzying 26 characters in a powerhouse, critically-acclaimed performance, brought to life through the explosive interplay of live and pre-recorded video elements.

The production’s 2020 premiere amassed widespread fivestar reviews, played to sold-out houses and was extended twice, prompting a 2022 encore season that was also extended to meet demand.

Williams said: "Oscar Wilde's novel is a thrilling look at a world obsessed with youth and beauty in many ways a mirror for our times. It’s been wonderful to see people respond so well to this iconic story and I'm so excited for it to enjoy another life with audiences in Melbourne and beyond."

The Melbourne season of The Picture of Dorian Gray is produced by Michael Cassel Group, with preparations underway to tour the production internationally.

Producer Michael Cassel said, "The transformative combination of Kip Williams as director and Eryn Jean Norvill, in a performance of a lifetime, just blew me away – it is innovative, transfixing, and entertaining. I am delighted to be able to bring such an incredible production to Melbourne before sharing this masterful feat of Australian theatre with the world."

Design is by Marg Horwell, Lighting Design by Nick Schlieper, Compositions and Sound Design

by Clemence Williams, and Video Design by David Bergman.

Torch’s Combined 13 Some 177 artworks totalling over $165,000 from indigenous artists currently in or recently released from Victorian prisons have been sold with 100 per cent of sales going to the artists.

Confined 13 is presented as part of The Torch’s Art in Prison Community Program with the exhibition being a strong visual metaphor for the continuing over-representation of indigenous Australians in the criminal justice system.

Now in its 13t year, Confined 13 features 400 works from 350 indigenous artists from 16 correctional facilities across Victoria as well as those recently released.

A stunning range of paintings and three-dimensional artworks are among the 400 artworks from more than 300 indigenous artists featured in the Confined 13 exhibition.

For participants, the creation and sale of their artworks is part of the rehabilitation process that helps build confidence, social capital, economic stability and pathways to reconnect with the community.

Exhibition closes June 5.

Glen Eira City Council Gallery Cnr Glen Eira and Hawthorn Rds Caulfield

At NGV

■ To celebrate the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition The Picasso Century, the NGV Friday Nights will return from June 10 with a line-up of live performances, DJ stars, and Spanish-inspired dining.

Headlining the first two weeks of the program, Papua New Guineaborn, Australian-based future soul song-writer Ngaiire appears on June 10 and acclaimed indigenous vocalist Emma Donovan accompanied by Melbourne rhythm combo The Putbacks perform on June 17.

Taking its cues from Picasso’s Paris, a vibrant, creative community that Picasso embraced when he moved to the city in 1904.

The Picasso Century Friday Nights series is inspired by the nightlife of that Paris made famous.

Performances throughout the season presents the best of Melbourne’s musical talent.

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with Peter Kemp Spanning soulful vocals, DJ sets, instrumental jazz-funk and ambient groove, offering an unique backdrop to the exhibition an opportunity to dance.

National Gallery of Victoria 180 St Kilda Rd., Melbourne.

Tolarno Galleries

■ Send congratulations to Peter Atkins on the unveiling of his new public art commission Trackwork inspired by unique train tickets used by passengers from the western suburbs throughout the 20th century.

It is installed along the walkway of the spectacular Denton Corker Marshall- designed pedestrian overpass on Old Geelong Rd, Hoppers Crossing.

Commissioned by the Level Crossing Project, the walkway is over 70 metres long and six metres wide and provides a connection over the rail line for pedestrians, cyclists and rail passengers.

It took three weeks to nstall, with crews laying approximately 11,000 tiles in 10 vibrant colours sourced from Newcastle and glazed in Melbourne.

- Peter Kemp

OK. With John O’Keefe Vale Dennis Waterman

● Dennis Waterman with George Cole.

■ UK actor Dennis Waterman has passed, aged 74. He was one of my favourite actors in long running TV series including The Sweeney, Minder , and New Tricks - re-runs of the latter are still running on GEM. Dennis made several working trips to Australia including stage, TV and film appearances. He was well known for his late night stands entertaining some of Australia's media personalities about his days in the arts since age twelve. Sadly missed.

Fred Savage cops the flick

■ Over the period 1988-1993 it was compulsory TV viewing to watch Fred Savage in his exploits in The Wonder Years. Fred was the kid next door and butter wouldn't melt in his mouth, it was a wholesome, family show.

A film company planned a reboot of the original and Fred was installed as executive producer until another actor filed a complaint and Fred got the flick for alleged verbal outbursts and claims of inappropriate conduct.

Fred, now 45, has made no comment on his departure.

Case of mistaken identity

■ Channel 7 made one big bobo when newsreader Peter Mitchell introduced a news segment showing an equestrian show rider accused of operating a con trick under the guise of raising money for COVID victims.

The vision shown and name used was wrong, wrong, wrong. The following day saw Channel 7 forced to apologise profusely to the innocent victim.

Bad blunder by vision editors at Seven.

Secrets of AC/DC

■ Video producer Paul Drane has used his creative mastery on many of the best rock bands Australia has to offer. One case in question was to have Bon Scott and theAC/DC band travel down Swanston St playing 'It's ALong Way To The Top'. The film clip has been downloaded 39 million times and cost $300 to produce. That’s value for money.

On their starting blocks

■ Local film company R LC Motion Pictures is the creative team behind a full-length feature film based on the 140-year-old Stawell Gift. The film, titled 'Starting Blocks', is a modern-day redemption story of a fictitious Gift runner who faces family and other setbacks. The production company is hoping film will be a winner both locally and overseas, - John O’Keefe

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Marty Rhone takes on America

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

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Mean pair of jeans

■ Seventies pop icon Marty Rhone is busier than ever, both in Australia and in America.

Marty Rhone is anAustralian pop singer-songwriter and actor. In July 1975 his single, ‘Denim and Lace’, peaked at No. 8 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart.

He had another hit in June 1977 with ‘Mean Pair of Jeans’, which reached No. 10.

Marty is heading up a one-man music extravaganza called Sir Cliff and I’ where Marty weaves his songs in with Sir Cliff Richard on video with an orchestra led by John St Peeters.

It is becoming one of the most popular music shows around Australia. If that is not enough, Marty Rhone has been flown to Los Angeles on three separate occasions this year, with three more trips to come, to work on a very secret project. This man is busy.

Pictured is pop singer Marty Rhone with Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites Managing Director Alan Johnson in the foyer of the hotel beside the big guitar in keeping with the rock and roll theme of the Ramada.

Godfather restored

● Marty Rhone and Alan Johnson.

Huge wine bill

Netflix shares plunge

■ Elon Musk pinned a drop in Netflix’s share prices on the “woke mind virus” which makes the streaming service “unwatchable.”

Netflix reported that it lost 200,000 subscribers in the first quarter of 2022 while bracing for two million lost subscribers in the second quarter. Shares of the company dropped more than 20 per cent in after-hours trading.

NY Subway Shooter

■ Frank R. James never seemed to stay in one place for very long. But as he drifted from the East Coast to the Midwest over the course of his adult life, trouble often followed, according to interviews and records from four states.

In New York, he was arrested at least nine times mostly on low-level charges, but also on suspicion of committing arson and reckless endangerment.

In New Jersey, he was charged with making terroristic threats after calling and threatening people at a former workplace. And when he lived in Milwaukee, police records and interviews show, he was at odds with his neighbours in two locations, including at a rooming house that a former resident described as a regular stopover for people with mental health problems and convicted of sex offences and other crimes.

Police said James, 62, returned to New York City and committed the worst attack on the subway system in decades, opening fire on a crowded train in Brooklyn and wounding 10 people.

James was charged in Federal District Court with carrying out a terrorist attack on a mass transit system. If convicted, he could face life in prison.

Just Breathe

■ How hard is it for people to fight off a virus? Scientists at Harvard University say it’s actually as easy as breathing, literally. Their study reveals that the act of breathing generates immune responses that kill invading pathogens. In experiments, a “lung chip” that mimics the mechanical forces of breathing killed flu bugs. The discovery could lead to developing better medications for respiratory diseases, including COVID. “This research demonstrates the importance of breathing motions for human lung function, including immune responses to infection, and shows that our Human Alveolus Chip can be used to model these responses in the deep portions of the lung, where infections are often more severe and lead to hospitalization and death,” says co-first author Dr Haiqing Bai from Harvard’s Wyss Institute in a university release.

■ If you are considering a move to Los Angeles or just coming over for a holiday then I have got a special deal for you.

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

I have secured a terrific holiday deal for readers of the Melbourne Observer and The Local Paper.

Please mention 'Melbourne Observer' when you book and you will receive the 'Special Rate of the Day'.

Please contact: Jennifer at info@ramadaweho.com Happy Holidays, Gavin Wood

■ After 50 years, Francis Ford Coppola still isn’t finished with The Godfather and it isn’t finished with him, either.

Coppola made his bones with that crime epic, which won three Academy Awards, including best picture, made untold millions of dollars for Paramount Pictures and influenced a half-century of filmmaking in the process.

But times have changed. It’s not like the old days. And yet The Godfather continues to age like a satisfied don sitting blithely in his garden.

In efforts to preserve The Godfather for future generations, Paramount, Coppola and his colleagues at American Zoetrope previously worked together on repaired and revitalized versions of the film as recently as 15 years ago, in what was then billed as ‘The Coppola Restoration’.

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Fentanyl spreads

■ The leading US drug enforcement agency issued an unprecedented warning to law enforcement nationwide to brace for a spike in “fentanyl-related mass-overdose” deaths as Mexican cartels push the drug into the United States.

The Drug Enforcement Administration sent a letter to federal, state, and local law enforcement departments nationwide, alerting officials they should prepare not only for deaths caused by fentanyl to rise but also for mass-casualty events in which a group of people dies as a result of knowingly or unknowingly overdosing.

“Fentanyl is killing Americans at an unprecedented rate,” said DEA Administrator Anne Milgram in a statement.

“Already this year, numerous mass-overdose events have resulted in dozens of overdoses and deaths. Drug traffickers are driving addiction, and increasing their profits, by mixing fentanyl with other illicit drugs.

“Tragically, many overdose victims have no idea they are ingesting deadly fentanyl, until it’s too late.”

A mass-overdose incident occurs when three or more people overdose at the same place and time. These types of incidents have occurred in Austin, Texas; Washington, D.C.; Omaha, Nebraska; and other cities this year.

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■ Oberlin College still owes that $31 million for smearing local bakers as racist: When a small local bakery, run by one family for five generations, caught a shoplifter in 2016, Oberlin college officials went nuts.

The shoplifter was an Oberlin student who had used a fake ID and tried to steal two bottles of wine. The son of the bakery owner chased after the kid and apprehended him before police could arrive.

The kid was black. The next day, hundreds of students gathered to protest the bakery. The school cut ties with the bakery. The shoplifter pleaded guilty, but it didn’t matter.

Among the protestors was the college’s dean of students, Meredith Raimondo, who handed out a stack of flyers accusing the Gibson’s of a long history of racial profiling.

Even after the student pled guilty, one administrator wrote to Raimondo: “I hope we rain fire and brimstone on that store.” Raimondo wrote about wanting to “unleash the students” on a critic.

Turns out, it’s a good bakery and apparently not racist. A court rejected Oberlin’s appeal and upheld the $31 million judgment against the college. Two of the bakery’s patriarchs died before the final judgment could come, which is a shame, but their names are cleared. Congratulations to Gibson’s Bakery.

After Life

■ What happens when we die? It’s a question people have been asking throughout time and the answer is still a mystery.

Now, a review of research exploring what people experience when they’re close to death leads scientists to one important conclusion, “near-death experiences” are a real thing, even if we can’t explain them. Countless people have claimed that their life “flashed before their eyes” or that they actually left their body and travelled somewhere else while close to death. Critics have called these experiences hallucinations or illusions, but researchers from NYU Grossman School of Medicine say something else is actually happening. The team of scientists across several medical disciplines including neurosciences, critical care, psychiatry, psychology, social sciences, and humanities have come up with a number of scientific conclusions after reviewing unexplained lucid episodes which involve a heightened state of consciousness.

The main finding is that these events don’t have much in common with the experiences someone has if they’re hallucinating or using a psychedelic drug. Instead, people who have a near-death experience typically report five different events taking place: ■ A separation from their body with a heightened, vast sense of consciousness and recognition that they’re dying ■ They “travel” to a different location ■ A meaningful and purposeful review of their life, involving a critical analysis of all their past actions, basically, their life flashes before their eyes ■ Going to a place that feels like “home” ■ Returning back to life Researchers note that the near-death experience usually triggers a positive and long-term psychological transformation in the person.

The team notes that people who had negative and distressing experiences while near-death did not experience these kinds of events.

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MAYA TESA

Liberal Democrats candidate for Jagajaga Hi my name is Maya Tesa and I am the Liberal Democrats candidate for Jagajaga.

The Liberal Democrats stand for greater freedom, smaller government, and personal responsibility.

Along with being a mum to four beautiful children, my husband and I run a family business. We have seen first-hand the detrimental effects of decisions made by entrenched politicians with no real-world experience. Australia is crying out for real representation.

The Liberal Democrats aim to restore to individuals the right to make their own choices and to accept responsibility for their consequences.

The following Principles represent our enduring values.

Economic Principles • Free markets and freedom of choice • Small government, low taxation, limited government spending and regulation • Widespread ownership of private property Social Principles • Civil society and volunteerism • Civil liberties and individual freedom • Individual liberty and personal responsibility under the rule of law Government Principles • Constitutional liberal democracy • Ethical and impartial government under the rule of law International Principles • Free trade in goods, services and capital • Free trade in ideas and culture • Freedom and human rights

I have been a passionate advocate for human rights and have worked hard supporting local not-for-profits and charities. I believe strongly in freedom and equality for all, and that governments must be held accountable to their constituents for any actions and decisions they make.

As a local resident, I understand the importance of engaging in local and community issues.

My priority is to give a much needed transparent and honest voice to the people of Jagajaga.

My aim is to help alter Australia’s roadmap by pushing for economic reform, holding government accountable, restoring individual freedoms, and reducing national debt.

“Australia is at a turning point and having honest, transparent and accountable government is what is going to lead Australia to greater growth and prosperity”.

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Liberal Democrats candidate for Jagajaga Authorised by Authorised by K Hunt, Mansfield, Vic

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Kill Climate Deniers

Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Album launch

■ The McnaMarrproject featuring Andrea Marr and John McNamara will officially launch their new album Run With Me on May 29 at the Way Out Way West roots music club. The launch will feature the full band.

The album has already been making it onto charts around the world ahead of an appearance at the upcoming Echuca Moama Winter Blues Festival in July.

Home to Graceland

■ The 45th anniversary tribute to the King, Elvis Presley, will be presented on June 12 at the Grand On Cathies Lane Receptions, Mulgrave.

Tribute artist Andrew Portelli will be the king for the day and share the stage with Australia’s cabaret king Tony Pantano and Rob Foenander who will also co-host the event.

Tickets at $65 include three-course dinner. Bookings: Ph 0409 411 359, 0422 563 893, 0411 256 741

The Look of Love

■ The Look of Love is a new show featuring the hits of multi Grammy award winning song writer Burt Bacharach.

Australia’s premier singer-musician Peter Cupples will feature all new arrangements.

Memo Music Hall, St Kilda. Fri., Aug 19 7.30pm. Tickets: www.trybooking.com/ events - Rob Foenander

■ Monash Uni Student Theatre (MUST) showcased fine performative, creative and technical skills to present Melbourne's first full-scale production of David Finnigan's award-winning black comedy Kill Climate Deniers at the Alexander Theatre.

A two year COVID delay since the show's original casting saw talented graduates and students working together.

Director/Dramaturg Yvonne Virsik and her team achieved a seamlessly staged production, despite the complexities of accurately-timed audio visuals, videography, techno sound-track, dance and fight scenes merging with dialogue.

Blinkered Environment Minister Gwen Malkin (Monique Marani) reassures daughter Cellabrina (Freya Parr) that the stars will still shine even if we can't see them.

Meanwhile, a revolution is planned by dynamic eco-terrorist Catch (Felicity Barrow) and her climate activist team Throat (Shylie Arzouan), Pulp (Natasha Frost), Lucky (Amelia Sheppard) and Ebb (Sabeene Wahid).

Enjoyable scenes with Malkin and her press advisor Georgina Bekken (Gemma Livingstone) offer a fun insight into another side of politics. Critic of the play's funding, Andrew Bolt (Maxwell Pickering) adds a new perspective, presenting his case well.

Underlying the satire and farce

● Environment Minister Gwen Malkin (Monique Marani) and climate 'terrorist' Catch (Felicity Barrow) fight for their ideals in Kill Climate Deniers. Photo: Jules Kaddatz

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is the message that Green Room award-winning playwright Finnigan is genuinely serious about environmental issues. His controversial play questions what it would take to stop climate change. Intermittent appearances and personal input from Finnigan (genially portrayed by Ryan Hamilton) add an interesting dimension.

Armed ecoterrorists storm Parliament House during a Fleetwood Mac concert, taking several hundred government officials, mining company owners and journalists hostage, threatening to kill unless Australia stops climate change immediately. Lucas Rindt (Fleetwood), Helena Manoussious (Mining CEO Remely Clark) and Sarah Matthews (journalist Beverley Ile) impress in their roles.

Strong performances are complemented by Jason Lehane's set, Freya Solnordal's lighting, Patrick Weyland-Smith's sound and Savanna Wegman's AV designs, Elena Ruefenacht's videography, and Adele Cattenazzi's costume and prop design.

An outstanding, articulate performance was delivered by Monique Marani as Minister Malkin.

Congratulations to all involved with this terrific MUST production.

Compelling, well-crafted theatre which deserved a full house.

- Review by Cheryl Threadgold

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Backyard hens key to increasing self-sustainability ■ By Giuliana and Jason of Talking Hens at Merricks ‘Sustainable, Fun and Friendly Backyard Pets’

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

So why is keeping backyard hens so good for your family?

Well, hens make for fantastic pets! Our breed of hens are Hy-line Browns which are extremely friendly and placid.

They love company and like nothing more than to spend time interacting with their owners.

We hear lots of entertaining stories from our customers such as their hens going on school runs, on swings with the kids and happily jumping up onto their laps.

Good egg-laying breeds like our Hy-Line’s also quickly pay for themselves by providing your family with highly nutritious and delicious eggs throughout the year.

Their eggs are high in protein and minerals but low i n calories. You also have peace of mind knowing exactly how your hens are treated and what food they have eaten.

Of course, you can’t get more “local” food than what you get from your ownbackyard! When combined with a vegetable garden, your family becomes far more self-sufficient and able to live more sustainably.

If you really had to avoid social contact, your hens and vegetables could keep your household well fed over the long-term.

Hen ownership also teaches children some important, practical lessons about life. Not only do they need to be responsible for feeding and providing water for their hens but they must collect eggs daily and keep the coop clean and safe.

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Jim, Rodney show some speed

■ Popular Horsham commenced the week on Monday May 9 and one could have been forgiven for thinking that the 1700 metre Decron Pace had been set aside for the older brigade after 88 year old Hamilton Trainer Jim Barker a former Gordon Rothacker Medalist) combined with not so old son Rodney aboard 12Y0 (31+ in human terms) Dream Away-Crossmaglen gelding Irishmurphy.

Showing speed defying his age from gate two, Irishmurphy defied all challengers and there were many over the concluding stages to gain the day by a half head over 7Y0 gelding Aerodyne Guy (one/one) and 9Y0 mare Fire Official which trailed the winner from the pole using the sprint lane to be a nose away third. The mile rate 2-02.3. It was Irishmurphy’s 7th success in 107 outings.

■ Reinsmen Matthew Craven and David Murphy provided a double during the afternoon as did Balmoral part-owner/trainer Janet Exell who repeated her double at Hamilton the week before when 6Y0 Caribbean Blaster-Thrill Me mare Princess Alexandra greeted the judge in the Virbac Aust. Pace over 2200 metres and 6Y0 Elsu-Jagged Lady gelding Areuohkay the 1700 metre Claire Weston Photography Pace.

■ Mattie Craven trained and reined two very short priced favourites Rubins Plight ($1-08) in The Weekly Advertiser Pace over 2200 metres and Bettor Isolate ($1-22) in the 2200 metre Roma Pocock Rugs Pace at the Horsham fixture on Monday May 9.

Rubins Plight (Western Terror-Im Wrongly Accused) starting outside the front line showed explosive speed to lead before toying with his rivals to prevail by a 31.7 metre margin in 1-58.8 from a death-seating Hanging Fire, with Dark Sands (one/one) third 1.1 metres back, while Bettor Isolate (Bettors Delight-Ashlees Babe) starting from the extreme draw went forward from the rear with a double trail in the last lap to leave his rivals standing on turning to score by 18.5 metres in rate of 1-58.3, accounting for Presidential Change ahead of him and Strong And Bold (one/one) who was a head back third.

■ Princess Alexandra starting from the extreme draw went forward three wide to park outside the pacemaker Samara Fury (gate three) and despite the tough trip was too strong, scoring by a neck from Samara Fury who just couldn’t see out the trip.

Asmileandawinx was third a half neck back after using the sprint lane off the back of the leader. The mile rate 2-03.2. Areuohkay led throughout to prevail by 4.4 metres in advance of Ire Of The Dragon (gate five) which raced outside him. Auckland Miss (three back the markers from inside the second line) was third a half neck back after coming away from the inside to race exposed approaching the home turn after Ire Of The Dragon dropped to trail the winner. The mile rate 1-57.3.

■ James Herbertson also snared a double, taking the Oringi Protection Wear Wear Trotters Mobile for Phillip Giles aboard improving 5Y0 Majestic Son-Wee Sun Lass gelding Double Helix and Don’t Need An Excuse for Naracoorte’s Greg Scholefield in the 1700 metre Grafx Inc. Custom Design & Artwork Pace.

■ Bannockburn trainer/driver Michael Cole provided the biggest upset of the day when Sammys Our Girl, a 4Y0 daughter of Goodtime Sammy and The Summer Wind scored in the VT&DA Maiden Pace over 2200 metres at tote odds of $26.00. Settling near last from gate three on the second line, Sammys Our Girl trailed up Bettorbewright (one/one - three wide last lap) to make the final bend five wide before running home with a wet sail to register a 1.2 metre victory over Bettorbewright and Not Telling (one/ two) who was a head away third. The mile rate 2-02.2.

10 events at K’more

■ A 10-race card at Kilmore was Tuesday’s venue and Congupna’s Eddie Tappe scored a strong victory with 4Y0 Majestic Son-Aldebaran Peggy mare Abbie in the Carlton & United Breweries Trotters Mobile over 2180 metres.

Eased from inside the second line to park outside the leader Dellsun, Abbie raced away on the final bend to register a four metre margin over honest mare Mystic Chip (three back the

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the markers) which followed him home and Heaven Attracts (one/two) who was a head away third. The mile rate two minutes even.

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with Len Baker markers – one/one home turn) and Abitofadreamer (one/two) which ran on late finishing 8.6 metres back. The mile rate 2-02.9.

■ Local Bolinda trainer Brent Lilley combined with Chris Alford to land the MC Security Trotters Mobile over 2180 metres with 5Y0 Love You-Focus On Me gelding Kyvalley Surfrider in a slower 2-04.2, leading all of the way from gate three to account for a death-seating Captain McCraw which dropped to the markers approaching the home turn when Caledonian Spirit couldn’t hold his spot, but battled on well for third.

The margins 15.9 by 3.5 metres.

■ Bunbartha owner/breeders John & Maree Newberry’s 4Y0 Pet Rock-Diamond Cove gelding Diamond Eclipse was tough in winning the 1690 metre Jet Roofing Vicbred Pace. Trained and driven by John, Diamond Eclipse was trapped exposed from gate five as Realy Under Fire showed his customary speed to lead from gate three.

Gaining cover briefly at the bell when Trembita after racing wide from outside the front line eventually crossed to park outside the pacemaker. Easing three wide in the back straight, Diamond Eclipse was allowed to slide up to the leading pair gradually and when asked for an effort on straightening, responded in fine style to gain the day by a head in a tight finish from a very game Trembita in a 1-57.5 mile rate. Righteously (one/two – three wide trail on the back of the winner last lap) was third a half neck away.

■ Wildwood trainer/driver Sergio Lenardi made amends for the narrow defeat of Trembita by winning the Beraldo Coffee Vicbred Pace over 1690 metres with 6Y0 Major Bronski-Royal Identity gelding Bronski Royal in which well known trots identity Danny Revell holds a share.

Settling four back in the moving line from the extreme draw as Four Star Saint led easily from gate four, Bronski Royal trailed Regality (one/ two) forward three wide in the last lap and although wide on turning, ran home strongly to defeat the fast finishing Malava Miss which trailed the pair by a half head only, with Regality third 6.7 metres back. The rate 1-57.2.

■ Romsey trainer Chris Svanosio and stable foreman Ross Payne combined to capture the C&M Build Group Trotters Handicap with Abundance, a 4Y0 mare by Muscle Mass from Royal Relations raced by a large group of owners including Terang’s Claire Payne.

One of only two front markers, Abundance stepped safely from the pole to trail Sovereign Minx next door enjoying the run of the race. With the pair having the race to themselves on turning, Abundance used to sprint lane to prevail by 1.1 metres, with Trixy Nixie (10m) 5.5 metres back in third place after following the pair. The mile rate 2-05.7.

■ Veteran Whittlesea trainer Charlie Farrugia snared the World’s Best Hoof Oil Pace over 2180 metres with honest 9Y0 Blissful Hall-Mind Dancer gelding Blissful Mind and in doing so, chalked up his 12th success in 130 race appear ances.

Driven by regular reinsman Darren Zahra who shares the ownership with Charlie, Blissful Mind was given every possible chance from the pole trailing Renko (gate two) with the short priced favourite Patsy Valentine going forward to race in the open. Using the sprint lane, Blissful Mind raced clear in the straight to register a 3.6 metre victory in advance of Delwyns Son (three back

■ Geelong raced on Wednesday with another 10-race card and Croydon South based partowner John McGillivray combined with Ross Payne to capture the Breast Cancer Network Australia Pace over 1609 metres with 10Y0 Stoneridge Regal-Lotasilkari gelding Lotakevi in a mile rate of 1-58.1.

Safely retaining the lead from the pole, Lotakevi was rated well at the head of affairs, running out a 3.3 metre victor over Hidden Figure (one/one), with a death-seating Oscar Bravo third 4.7 metres away. It was Lotakevi’s seventh success at start number 140.

■ Drysdale part-owner/trainer Ash Warton has enjoyed a terrific season to date and revitalised 10Y0 Royal Mattjesty-Pacific Maude gelding Jack Command was also a leading throughout winner of the Mind, Body and Salt Wellness Pace over 1609 metres.

Driven by Greg Sugars, Jacks Command (gate 5) at start 107 defied all challengers, accounting for Didn’t I (three back the markers) by 1.1 metres in a rate of 1-57.4. Searover (one/ four) was third a half neck back. It was Jacks Command’s first victory since July 2019 at Launceston.

■ Bannockburn trainer Geoff Webster celebrated his birthday in style when Betterthancheddar-Dougs Courage gelding Dougs Platter raced by partner Helen Plumb and driven by Chris Alford led all of the way from gate three in the 2100 metre Barwon Facilities Maintenance 2Y0 Pace.

Travelling sweetly, Dougs Platter never looked like being beaten, greeting the judge by 1.6 metres ahead of Captain Foxtrot which trailed in a rate of 2-00.9. Another Nien (three back the markers) was third 1.4 metres away.

■ Maryborough trainer/driver Mark Hayes who has been in the sport all of his life has 5Y0 home bred Bacardi Lindy-Duchess Pat gelding Ser Patrick racing in peak form, notching up his 5th success in 24 race appearances by taking the Haras Des Trotteurs Trotters Mobile over 2100 metres.

Settling a long way off the poleline leader Euryphaessa from the extreme draw, Ser Patrick raced by Mark and wife Sue commenced a forward move three wide solo in the last lap, sustaining a long run to prevail by an easy 9.6 metre margin over Lucky Pats Son along the sprint lane after trailing the weakening pacemaker. Madeakillin was third 2.6 metres away after following the runner-up all of the way. The mile rate 2-00.5.

Sweet passage

■ Cobram by the Murray was Thursday’s fixture with another 10 races on the program.

Echuca owner/trainer Mick McMahon’s 9Y0 Art Official-Well Rounded gelding Dallas Nikolay recorded his 6th success in 141 outings when greeting the judge in the Pat Barrett Tyres Pace over 1670 metres.

Driven by Ellen Tormey, Dallas Nikolay enjoyed a sweet passage three back in the moving line from gate four as Dallas Patrick led from gate two.

When Amber Alert which had raced parked claimed the front runner on turning, Dallas Nikolay pounced to record a 1.4 metre victory in two minutes even over Amber Alert which battled on courageously. Fantasy Beach ran on late from the rear for third a half head away.

■ Goornong trainer Peter Salathiel and daughter Katrina Cain combined to snare the 1670 metre Benstud Standardbreds Pace with Outside Fighter, a 5Y0 gelded son of Art Major and Charli Springfield.

Raced and driven by Katrina, Outside Fighter was taken back from gate six to settle at the rear of the field. With Chris Anderson and Mister Cole setting a brisk speed, those back in the field were suited and when No Motive (one/ one) eased three wide in the last lap, Ready Major who was first to make a move from three back was able to follow him with Outside Fighter trailing the pair.

Sulky Snippets This Week

■ Wednesday – Shepparton, Thursday – Maryborough/Kilmore, Friday – Ballarat, Saturday – Melton, Sunday – Ararat, Monday – Warragul, Tuesday – Mildura.

Comment

■ Once again Sky Channel viewers were given a raw deal when many of the Maryborough races were at the last minute switched to Sky 2. This was brought about by the Scone (NSW) races continually running late proving as everyone knows that NSW (ALWAYS) gets preference.

Finishing full of running, Outside Fighter scored by neck from Reddy Major, with No Motive third 2 metres back. The mile rate 1-57.3.

■ Barham’s John Morris (owner) and long time associate Dennis Stevens (trainer) landed the Cobram Barooga RSL Sub Branch Pace over 2170 metres with 7Y0 Artistic Fella-Milleniun Outbreak gelding Pirates Of Zanzibar.

With Tayla French driving, Pirates Of Zanzibar (gate three) settled three back in the moving line, before running home strongly to prevail by a head in 2-02.2 from local hope Some Change which followed him all the way. Lookout (three back the markers) was third 2.4 metres back.

■ Avenel trainer Wayne Potter’s speedy 5Y0 Art Major-Sophies Ideal gelding Stanbyme recorded his seventh success by taking the 1670 metre Cobram Lions Club Pace.

Driven by Jordan Leedham, Stanbyme led throughout from gate two, accounting for Leeton visitor Itz Miss Montana which raced exposed from the bell by 3.4 metres. Herehecomes (one/ three) last lap was third a head away. The mile rate 1-57.8.

■ Ardmona’s Donna Castles trained and reined 5Y0 Crazed-Meredith Castle mare Berriesandcherries to victory in the Strathmerton Lions Club Trotters Mobile over 2170 metres.

Settled three back in the moving line from gate three on the second line, Berriesandcherries travelled kindly all of the way. Moving a spot closer to trail Miss Tipsy exposed for the last lap after a one/one trip, Berriesandcherries after angling three wide on the final bend, ran home best to blouse her by 2.1 metres returning a mile rate of 2-05.8. Sheza Chocolatier sprouted wings from the rear over the concluding stages to finish third 1.5 metres back.

Prevailed by neck

■ Another 10-race card was held at Maryborough on Friday and Iona trainer Michael Hughes was in the winners stall when Captaintreacherpous-Deal To The Left filly Norms Lady scored in the Jimmy Crameri 3Y0 Pace over 1690 metres.

With Chris Svanosio in the sulky, Norms Lady after a cosy one/one trip ran home solidly to blouse a death-seating Champagne Rockstar by a head in a 1-55.4 mile rate. Lollipop after trailing weakening pacemaker and favourite Guaranteed Secret used the sprint lane for third 5.4 metres away.

The stable made it a double when Used To Me-Maidstone Miss filly Used To Be A Maid (Rod Petroff) was successful in the 2190 metre Haras Des Trotteurs 3Y0 Trotters Mobile, defeating Gaelic Lad and Hesanavenger in 2-02.1.

■ Locksley owner/trainer John Nissen’s 4Y0 Love You-Elusive Charm gelding Locksley Lover with regular reinswoman Bec Bartley in the sulky was once again an outstanding victor of the Anne-Maree Conroy Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres. Settling a long way off the leader Meydan after starting from the extreme draw, Locksley Lover raced three wide solo for the final circuit before prevailing by a neck.

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Sport

Zaaki impresses for the Doomben Cup

■ Those thinking of taking on champion galloper Zaaki in the Doomben Cup, better get a move on.

They don’t give starts in races these days.

The former international is all class as he has shown in his starts in Australia.

Young English trainer, Annabel Neesham, has taken all before her, since joining the training ranks in Australia.

One of the main reasons is the son of top British sire, Leroidesanimaux, from the good mare, Kesara.

He took them apart in the Hollindale Stakes on the Gold Coast on his desired wet track, racing away for leading postillion James McDonald.

Punters were amazed when the bookies bet $1.50 on the champ.

On early nominations nothing stands out as even having a remote chance of knocking him off his pedestal.

The Doomben Cup will suit him down to the ground after blitzing them over 1800 metres last start.

Having a glance down at his opposition at the moment he will start very short and rightly so.

On the second line was the Victorian galloper, Ayrton, having his second run after a spell, and appeared to not being able to handle not only Zaaki, but the soft ground . But the stable won’t run him now.

He missed the place, but is a good colt, and will improve.

He is in the smart stable of Mick PriceMichael Kent Junior, and they know what it is all about, but we talking class here with Zaaki.

On the next line is the smart mare, Polly Grey, who always puts in, and tried her heart out in chasing Zaaki in the Hollindale.

She is a top place chance in my book, in the care of top trainer Chris Waller.

Like Zaaki, Polly Grey loves wet tracks, but handles both well.

Another good mare is the classic winner, Hungry Heart, another of the Waller runners, who missed the place in the Hollindale, but the track beat her, she prefers it dry.

Then we have the Peter and Paul Snowden trained import, Heutor, who handles wet tracks, but the class may be a bit against him.

He missed out in the Hollindale, but ran third on a heavy track over 1400 metres at his last start, The distance of 2000 metres, may trouble him.

One I do feel will run a big race is the classic winner, Kukeracha: he is a nice type and was a good third to Zaaki, in the Hollindale, and the distance will suit.

Next is the John O’Shea trained Maximal, has had 11 starts for only one win, but with five seconds.

He finished well back in the Australian Cup behind Duais, and would need to find something to trouble them here.

Another of the Annabel Nesham team is Numerian, an Irish import, who ran a good second in the JRA Plate at Randwick on April 16.

He finished well back in the field, and has won three of his 25 starts, with nine minors.

On his day he can put in a good run, and the

The Stable has a big opinion of the son of Nostradamus.

On the next line is an exciting three-year-old Extreme Warrior, son of the Blue Diamond Stakes winner, Extreme Choice.

Extreme Warrior won in good style at Caulfield on April 23, winning the Bel Espirit Stakes beating some smart sprinters.

His win has caused the stud fee for his sire, Extreme Choice, to shoot to $275,000 a serve, at Rosemount Stud, in the care of Stud Master, Anthony Mithen.

The stable of Mick Price and Mick Kent Junior are extremely confident that their three-yearold can win the Goodwood.

Showmanship, with the Danny O’Brienteam, is another with talent having won over $300,000 in stakemoney.

He was impressive in winning at Moonee Valley a while back,and the team are quietly confident of a big run if he goes around. ● Zaaki (GB) ridden by James McDonald wins the Paramount+ Mackinnon The veteran South Australian sprinter, BeStakes at Flemington Racecourse on November 6. Brett Holburt/Racing Photos hemoth, on his own turf could run a big race, Zealander, The Chosen One, who has run some having won this race before. big races in top events.

He was unplaced at his last run at Moonee It is n the strong stable of New Zealand men- Valley at his last start. tor, Murray Baker.

However, you can’t leave him out, he really Of the rest, Yonkers is good on his day; he is is smart on his day, especially on his home track. in the powerful Chris Waller team, and can run Another good sprinter going around is the Vica race on his day, and does most of his racing in torian, Astrologist, prepared by Leon and Troy Queensland.

Corstens.

At his last outing he ran a good third behind Regardsmaree, at Caulfield in the Vobis Gold ■ Top galloper In the Boat looks the one to Sprint over this distance of 1200 metres. beat in the Goodwood Handicap coming up this Of the others who may go around there is Saturday at Morphettville.

Blonde Hustle, whose form is a bit indifferent, Prepared by former Western Australian on her day she is tops, but can put in a bad one. trainer Lindsey Smith, he has shown his true Beau Rossa is a rough chance for a place. ability with wins in Victoria.

Instant Celebrity has ability and can improve.

In the Boat has won seven of his 11 starts, - Ted Ryan and looks the goods here again.

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U-X MATTRESS. Pega Latex, for adjustable bed. Size is halfQueen. 203cm x 75cm x 8cm thick.

As new. Used briefly with covers. Bought new for $2000. Sell for $400. Donvale.

0410 031 094. S-V MORF BOARD. Never assembled. As new. $35. Mornington.

0493 121 302. U-X OVEN. 1½ doors.

Fisher Paykel with new electrical element. 4 years old.

VGC. $400 ONO. East Ivanhoe. 0418 322 569.

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REFRIGERATOR/ FREEZER. Hooever Frost Free 505. Over 25 years of good service. Reason for selling: we are updating.

Good working condition. Suitable large family. $150 or nearest offer. Doreen.

0452 591 761.

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Double axle. Electric brakes. EC. $7000.

Croydon South. 0419 440 152.

S-V TOW-BEHIND boar ‘Biscuit’. A lot of fun. Has been towed by tinnie with 15hp ob, no hassles. EC. $35.

Flowerdale. 0411 577 050.

T-W TRADESMAN TRAILER. Solid build. 6x4, butterfly doors. Timber carry racks. Includes 8kva key start generator. Good tyres.

Ready to go. GC. $2600 ONO. Wandong area. 0409 164 660.

S-V TREE STAKES. Timber.

5cm x 5cm x 2.1cm long. Plenty in stock.

Used but good. $2 each. Tullamarine.

0419 142 212. S-V TV for mancave. With wall stand. $50.

Alexandra. 0419 445 697.

S-V WATER PUMP. Electric 360 L/H. 60 watts. 8 metre lift. Little used.

GC. $50. Doreen.

9717 3465.

S-V WEBER. Gas Kettle barbecue and the complete kettle cookbook. As new. EC. $60 the lot.

Wantirna.

9801 8630.

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WALL MIRRORS. 4. In Pine Frame. Suitable for shop fitting oir display. 150mm x 1100mm, and 3 x 1350mm 110mm.

VGC. Sell all 4 or individually. $600 for 4.

Box Hill North. 9898 6987.

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FRIENDS GETTING TOGETHER INC Friends Getting Together Inc is a not for profit club for single people aged 55 plus. We are not a dating agency. We have been operating successfully mainly in the eastern suburbs since 1994. The club hosts up to 30 events per month. Visit our website for more information - friends gettingtogether.org.au UFN SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING. Lessons and practice, 7.30pm -10pm Wed. Scots Church Hall, Yea. $5 Dance: 1st Saturday of month. 7.30pm11pm. 0490 425 234 UFN

CARAVAN COVER for pop-up, still in box.

16-18ft. New, $100.

Mornington. 0448 677 840.

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FRIDGE. Westinghouse 351 L. White, top freezer, goes well.

Suit as 2nd fridge.

GC. $80. Flowerdale.

0411 577 050. T-W GATE. Wooden oval shape, painted. With hinges and post. EC. $85. Alexandra.

0419 445 697. S-V GATE and Latches.

Galvanised. 4’. EC. $250 neg. Alexandra.

0409 470 107. U-X GUN SAFE. 25 x 28 x 120 cms. Very solid construction. EC. $200. Briar Hill.

9434 7546.

T-W

HAY Excellent for horses, sheep, cattle. Rolls: $50. Kinglake. 0400 529 469.

P-V HEATER. Tiva and Outdoor Stand. New. Still in box. EC. $450.

Alexandra. 0409 470 107.

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PERSONALISED Car Number Plates.

MITSUBI. Victorian Black/White. Ideal for dealer or proud owner. VGC. $1500.

Frankston. 9789 9634.

S-V PHOTO-COPIER. Model: Sharp MX2010U. With spare set of toners. EC. $800 ONO. Dandenong. 0409 197 092.

T-W PLANTS, Succulents, Trees, so many. Over 60 ground covers, hanging baskets.

Canna Lilies, Bird of Paradise, Alvoe, Stages. Chrysanthemum, Hydrangeas, Pride of Madiera, cactus, strawberries, ginger, logan berries, ferns suitable, indoors too. Noble Park.

0407 325 030. U-X

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0406 939 273. U-X SOLAR PANELS. 2/ 160W portable in carry bag, stand up metal frame with Anderson plug. EC. $100. Flowerdale.

0411 577 050. T-W STEREO SYSTEM. AKAI FX 3-in-1. VGC. $200. Flemington.

0408 539 391. T-W TABLES. Small, various. VGC. Make an offer. Alexandra.

0427 861 148. S-V TANK. Rainwater.

3000 lt. 3m L, 2.1m H, 600w with pump.

25mm hose and reel.

VGC. $800 ONO. Epping. 0408 331 699.

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WHAT’S ON 5.30pm Mondays.

Moonee Ponds Baptist Church, 45 Eglinton St, supports those from Moonee Valley in a tough place. All welcome for a free hot meal from 5.30pm on Mondays.

If you have food handling, listening or cleaning skills, then contact us to help out.

0466 075 820. UFN NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH. Public Forum - Springvale, Noble Park, Keysborough, Bangholme and Dandenong. Q&A and Information Session with local Police in attendance. Guest Speaker: Sen. Sgt Kent Standish.

7.30pm, Wednesday, May 25. At Passy O’Donoghue Centre, 18-34 Bickley St, Noble Park. 0407 325 030.

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S-V MANURE, organic trailer load. Wel aged. Alexandra area Bill, 0416 050 712.

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With COVID-19 restrictions now easing there is an unprecedented demand for advertising from local businesses, trades people, schools, hospitality, real estate and Victorian travel operators.

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■ The Animal Justice Party says that has secured tens of millions of dollars to protect the lives of animals in what they are calling Victoria’s most animal-friendly budget in history.

It includes $13 million in funding for a purpose built animal shelter and koala hospital in Ballarat and 13 million for plant-based meat production in Horsham.

A further $1 million was announced for animal welfare service upgrades and infrastructure including almost $700 ,000 to support Cherished Pets and Safe Steps in their work to protect animals from family violence.

Friends of Bats will receive a new sprinkler system to protect Geelong's flying fox colony and Surfcoast Wildlife Shelter, Amaroo Wildlife Shelter and Lamb Care Australia will share in over $300,000 to continue their vital animal rescue work.

Andy Meddick MLC said: “This is Victoria’s most animal-friendly budget in history, with tens of millions of dollars secured to protect the lives of animals across the state.

“From companion animals who end up in shelters to koalas injured by road accidents this funding is vital to the animal protection movement in Victoria.

“Before the Animal Justice Party was in parliament, animals rarely got a look in. Now, we are seeing support for all animals - including even rescue lambs - in the state budget.”

“This budget has shown once again why it is so important to have elected representatives for animals in our parliaments, and why the Animal Justice Party must be returned in the next parliament,” Mr Meddick said.

Patients first

■ The Victorian Budget 2022-23 will providea Pandemic Repair Plan for more staff, better hospitals and first-class care, says Eastern Victoria MLC Jane Garrett.

The Budget is delivering funding to train and hire up to 7000 new healthcare workers, including 5000 nurses.

“We’ll provide 1125 new Registered Undergraduate Nursing Positions and 75 new Registered Undergraduate Student of Midwifery roles over the next two years, and we’re also recruiting up to 2000 ex-pat and international healthcare workers through a global workforce recruitment drive,” Ms Garrett said.

“Our Triple Zero call-takers and dispatchers are dealing with unprecedented call volumes. But when you call for an ambulance, every Victorian should have the confidence one will arrive. That’s why we’re delivering another 90 paramedics – which means we've added 790 extra paramedics to the workforce since we came to government.

“And to help our frontline workers reach Victorians who need help faster, we’re investing $333 million to add nearly 400 new staff to increase Triple Zero call-taking and dispatch capacity for Triple Zero services, including ambulances, and training more operators to allocate calls across the state.

“This Budget invests in regional health – because regional Victorians deserve the same level of care as people in Melbourne.

At the centre of the plan is a $300m injection to upgrade regional hospitals and healthcare facilities in every corner of our state, the largest Regional Health and Infrastructure Fund boost since it was created by the Andrews Labor Government.

“We’re also providing $9 million to regional women’s health services and a further $11.5 million to deliver group parenting sessions to support families with children strugglingwiththeirmentalhealth,”Ms Garrett said.

More vouchers

■ More vouchers for sporting equipment, uniforms and memberships are being made available as the State Government reduces the cost of getting in the game for thousands of Victorian families. The program reduces out-of-pocket expenses associated with participation in community sport by providing eligible parents and guardians with a $200 voucher to help defray the costs of membership, registration, uniforms and equipment.

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Scoreboard

Around the grounds

■ Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League. Division 1 Seniors. Frankston YCW 14.5 (89) d Bonbeach 11.9 (75). Sorrento 13.18 (96)d Dromana 11.12 (78). Mt Eliza 20.18 (138) d Edithvale-Aspendale 7.8 (50).

Pines 8.9 (57) d Rosebud 7.13 (55). Frankston Bombers 9.11 (65) d Red Hill 6.10 (46).

Division 1 Reserves. Frankston YCW 12.9 (81) d Bonbeach 6.8 (44). Sorrento 8.5 (53) d Dromana 5.3 (33). Mt Eliza 9.6 (60) d Edithvale-Aspendale 4.7 (31). Rodebud 5.4 (34) d Pines 4.8 (32). Red Hill 5.14 (44) d Frankston Bombers 4.3 (27).

Division 1 Under 19. Frankston YCW 16.21 (117) d Bonbeach 0.0 (0). Droimana v Sorrento. Mt Eliza 21.19 (145) d EdithcaleAspendale 1.2 (8). Rosebud 8.6 (54) d Pines 6.7 (41). Red Hill 6.9 (45) d Frankston Bombers 5.10 (40).

Division 2 Seniors. Chelsea 9.11 (77) d Tyabb 5.9 (39). Langwarrin 13.14 (92) d Devon Meadows 4.8 (32). Karingal 19.8 (122) d Hastings 7.10 (52). Somerville 19.15 (129) d Mornington 9.12 (66). Pearcedale 14.14 (98) d Crib Point 10.11 (71). Seaford 14.16 (160) d Rye 13.8 (86).

Division 2 Reserves. Chelsea 10.17 (77) d Tyabb 2.5 (17). Langwarrin 11.12 (78) d Devon Meadows 1.4 (10). Karingal 15.5 (95) d Hastings 2.3 (15). Somerville 7.7 (49) d Mornington 4.9 (33). Crib Point 8.8 (56) d Pearcedale 8.3 (51). Seaford 14.7 (91) d Rye 2.6 (18).

Division 2 Under 19. Langwarrin 17.15 (117) d Devon Meadows 4.5 (29). Hastings 7.19 (61) d Karingal 4.3 (27). Somerville 9.10 (64) d Mornington 6.1 (37). Pearcedale 11.13 (79) d Crib Point 5.5 (35). Seaford 10.11 (71) d Rye 3.6 (24).

■ Outer Eastern Football Netball League. Premier Division Seniors.

Pakenham 15.18 (108) d Upwey 5.8 (38).

Wandin 19.22 (136) d Officer 10.8 (68). Narre Warren 27.20 (182) d Mt Evelyn 8.12 (60).

Monbulk 13.13 (91) d Woori Yallock 13.6 (84).

Olinda-Ferny Creek: Bye. Premier Division. Reserves. Pakenham 5.9 (39) d Upwey-Tecoma 3.8 (260. Wandin 11.13 (79) d Officer 4.7 (31). Narre Warren 14.9 (92) d Mt Evelyn 4.7 (31). Woori Yallock 15.3 (93) d Monbulk 8.15 (63). Olinda-Ferny Creek: Bye. Division 1 Seniors. Berwick Springs 15.20 (12) d Belgrave 8.9 (57). Emerald 14.15 (99) d Healesville 6.7 (43). GembrookCockatoo 19.11 (125) d Yarra Glen 12.12 (84). Seville: Bye. Division 1 Reserves. Berwick Springs 10.14 (74) d Belgrave 6.7 (43). Emerald 9.9 (63) d Healesville 7.2 (44). Gembrook-Cockatoo 15.14 (104) d Yarra Glen 2.3 (15). Seville: Bye. Division 2 Seniors. Powelltown 20.15 (135) d Warburton-Millgrove 12.14 (86). Yarra Junction 12.12 (84) d Kinglake 9.14 (68).

Alexandra: Bye. Broadford-Yea: Bye. Division 2 Reserves. Warburton-Millgrove 15.14 (104) d Powelltown 4.2 (26). Kinglake 18.10 (118) d Yarra junction 4.3 (27).

Alexandra: Bye. Yea-Broadford: Bye. Under 18 Boys. Emerald 4.15 (39) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 5.6 (36). Narre Warren 18.11 (119) d Mt Evelyn 2.2 (14). Monbulk 11.12 (78) d Healesville 4.4 (28). UpweyTecoma 11.15 (81) d Pakenham 1.4 (10).

Officer: Bye. Under 19 Boys. Warburton 18.6 (114) d Seville 7.5 (47). Kinglake 19.8 (122) d Alexandra 5.3 (33).

■ Southern Football League. Division 1 Seniors. Cheltenham 13.11 (89) d Cranourne Eagles 11.5 (721). Dingley 19.14 (128) d Mordialloc 6.9 (45). Port Melbourne Colts 22.18 (150) d East Malvern 7.14 (56). St Paul’s McKinnon 11.6 (82) d Springvale Districts 9.9 (63). St Kilda City 17.15 (117) d Bentleigh 4.11 (35).

Division 1 Reserves. Cranbourne Eagles 15.9 (99) d Cheltenham 1.4 (10). Dingley 14.10 (94) d Mordialloc 3.1 (19). East Malvern 9.8 (62) d Port Melbourne Colts 4.6 (30).

Springvale Districts 7.4 (46) d St Paul’s McKinnon 6.7 (43). Bentleigh 7.10 (52) d St Kilda City 1.4 (10).

Division 2 Seniors. Doveton Doves 4.12 (36) d Chelsea Heights 4.8 (32). East Brighton 9.21 (75) d Heatherton 1.3 (9). Hampton

Park 13.6 (94) d Highett 11.8 (74). Caulfield Bears 12.5 (77) d Skye 10.10 (70). Keysborough: Bye. Division 2 Reserves. Doveton Doves 10.11 (71) d Chelsea heights 5.4 (34). East Brighton v Heatherton. Hampton Park 15.19 (109) d Highett 1.4 (10). Caulfield Bears 8.6 (54) d Skye 4.10 (34). Kesyborough: Bye. Division 3 Seniors. Black Rock 10.12 (72) d Ashwood 7.12 (54). Clayton 13.11 (89) d Endeavour Hills 6.10 (46). Murrumbenna 10.7 (67) d Carrum Patterson Lakes 9.9 ^4).

Narre South Saints 25.16 (166) d South Yarra 5.5 (35).

Division 3 Reserves. Ashwood 11.8 (74) d Black Rock 5.10 (40). Endeavour Hills 8.9 (57) d Clkayton 7.8 (50). Carrum Patterson Lakes 10.5 (65). Narre South Saints15.10 (100) d South Yarra 4.6 (30).

Division 4 Seniors. South Mornington 12.23 (95) d Lyndale 12.12 (84). Dandenong 19.8 (122) d Moorabbin Kangaroos 6.11 (47).

Hallam 20.12 (132) d Hampton 3.5 (23).

Lyndhurst 25.23 (173) d Cerberus 5.2 (32).

Division 4 Reserves. South Mornington 8.8 (56) d Lyndale 7.5 (47). Dandenong 20.19 (139) d Moorabbin Kangaroos 1.4 (10).

Lyndhurst v Cerberus. Frankston Dolphins 25.11 (161) d Doveton Eagles 1.2 (8). Hallam: Bye. Division 1 Under 19. Dingley 11.14 (80) d Frankston Dolphins 3.4 (22). St Kilda City v Cheltenham. Bentleigh Red 18.6 (114) d Endeavour Hills 3.5 (23).

Division 2 Under 19. Bentleigh Blue 8.14 (62) d Lyndhurst 7.9 (51). Cranbourne 11.9 (75) d Highett 5.3 (33). Doveton Doves 11.15 (81) d Murrumbeena 2.6 (18).

■ Victorian Amateur Football Association. Premier Men’s. Old Xavierians 15.10 (100) d Old Scotch 11.12 (78). Old Melburnians 16.15 (111) d Old Trinity 10.7 (67). University Blues 14.11 (95) d Caulfield Grammarians 11.10 (76). Old Brighton 19.

(123) Collegians 8.8 (56). St Kevins OB 12.6 (88) d St Bernards 3.5 (23).

Premier Reserves Men’s. Old scotch 7.18 (60) d Old Xavierians 6.8 (44). Old Melburnians 12.9 (81). Caulfield Grammarians 6.5 (41) d University Blues 4.14 (38). Old brighton 18.9 (117) d Collegians 0.6 (6). St Kevin’s OB 6.11 (47) d St Bernards 5.7 (37).

Premier B Men’s. Beaumaris 9.16 (70) d Old Haileybury 7.12 (54). Fitzroy 13.7 (85) d St Bede’s Mentone Tigers 6.14 (56). AJAX 10.15 (75) d Old Carey 7.13 (55). Williamstown CYMS 14.6 (90) d De La Salle 12.13 (85). University Blacks: Bye. Premier B Reserves Men’s. Beaumaris v Old Haileybury. Fitzroy 8.17 (65) d St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers 4.7 (31). Old Carey 12.17 (89) d AJAX 4.9 (33). De La Salle 9.14 (68) d Williamstown CYMS 3.4 (22). University Blacks: Bye. Premier C Men’s. Hampton Rivers 12.15 (87) d Old Mentoinians 9.12 (66). Old Ivanhoe 12.8 (80) d Monash Blues 7.12 (54). Old Geelong 24.19 (163) d Preston Bullants 8.6 (54). Parkdale Vultures 10.14 (74) d Mazenod 12.5 (77). Mazenod v UHS-VU. Ormond: Bye. Premier C Reserves Men’s. Old Mentonians 12.5 (77) d Hampton Rovers 8.5 (53). Old Ivanhoe 10.8 (68) d Monash Blues 6.7 (43). Old Geelong 27.29 (191) d Preston Bullants 0.0 (0). Mazenod 11.6 (80) d Parkdale Vultures 2.8 (20). Marcellin v UHSVU. Ormond: Bye. Division 1 Men’s. PEGS 29.21 (195) d St Mary’s Salesian 5.1 (31). Prahran Assumption 13.18 (96) d Thierry Penola 4.5 (29).

Oakleigh AFC 18.14 (122) d Peninsula OB 5.8 (38).Glen Eira 11.19 (85) d Whitefriars 6.2 (38). Kew 13.12 (90) d Old Camberwell Grammarians 11.8 (74).

Division 1 Reserves Men’s. PEGS 20.16 (136) d St Mary’s Salesian 2.9 (21). Prahran Assumption 10.17 (77) d Thierry-Penola 2.4 (16). Oakleigh 16.12 (108) d Peninsula OB 8.5 (53). Glen Eira 16.17 (113) d Whitefriars 1.0 (6). Kew 15.9 (99) d Old Camberwell Grammarians 1.3 (9).

Division 2 Men’s. Brunswick 14.13 (97) d Bulleen Templestowe 8.5 (53). Old Paradians 9.11 (65) d Aquinas 8.13 (61). Ivanhoe 15.13 (103) d Yarra old Grammarians 11.5 (71).

West Brunswick 25.17 (167) d Manningham Cobras 5.3 (33). MHSOB 23.17 (155) d Power House 8.10 (58).

Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21- April 20) Lucky Colour: Brown Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 2-1-8-5 Lotto Numbers: 1-10-11-19-31-35 Financial matters will be taking up a lot of your time.

However, it is a rather fortunate period for most. A new undertaking should turn out all right. The domestic scene is looking good.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Rose Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 3-1-9-6 Lotto Numbers: 3-13-14-30-34-42 The social scene will be rather hectic and at work there will be plenty to do as well. Take good care of your health as too much activity will be harmful.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 4-1-7-9 Lotto Numbers: 10-11-23-31-32-44 There will be plenty of opportunities coming your way, but be sure to recognise them and act swiftly. Do not offer your advice unless specifically asked for.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Beige Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 9-2-5-1 Lotto Numbers: 9-17-19-27-31-37 Don’t make any important decisions hastily; think them over very carefully and ask the advice of experts for you tend to act with your heart rather than your head.

LEO: (July 23- August 22) Lucky Colour: Brown Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 3-1-7-9 Lotto Numbers: 7-14-21-22-35-42 A very lucky period coming up; however do not overspend or buy things you don’t really need. Your energy will be getting better too.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 5-1-4-2 Lotto Numbers: 4-13-14-22-31-40 Love affairs will be taking up quite a lot of your time.

However, do not neglect your work area. A good period to try out new ventures. A bit hectic on the social scene.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 4-1-7-3 Lotto Numbers: 4-12-13-30-37-42 Some will get very much involved with a love relationship, which will take up a lot of their time. Many will find it very difficult to come to terms with their emotional drive and their sense of security.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 8-1-7-3 Lotto Numbers: 7-8-16-32-37-43 Many could be accepting a rather exotic and romantic affair. However, be very careful and consider the consequences well before getting too deeply involved. Don’t put your trust in strangers.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20) Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1-9-6-4 Lotto Numbers: 4-14-15-24-29-40 Some very harmonious periods coming up at home.

Many will try to influence other people and make them accept their ideas. The time for that is very favourable at present.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Black Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 4-1-9-7 Lotto Numbers: 9-11-32-39-41-43 Try to be very tactful; for then will you be able to get loved ones on your side. But if you try to force your opinion onto others, you will meet with some resistance.

Many are in for a bit of a windfall with a ticket in a lottery.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Black Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 5-1-7-9 Lotto Numbers: 10-13-23-28-34-41 Many Aquarians will have a very lucky period coming up for them. They seem to be in the right place at the right time with the right people. A very favourable time to try out new ventures. An unexpected romantic interlude coming your way.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Beige Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 5-1-7-3 Lotto Numbers: 13-14-21-22-31-43 You seem to be able to influence people and make them come round to your way of thinking. You will be able to help people and give them the support they are seeking.

Loved ones will be paying you a lot of attention lately

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