The Local Paper. Northern Suburbs Edition. Wed., July 12, 2023

POLICE CHARGE 4 MEN

■ Detectives from the Echo Taskforce have charged four men following the alleged extortion of an Eltham business owner last week.

It is alleged the owner of a convenience store on Main Rd, Eltham was threatened by a number of men before 12 Noon on Monday, June 26.

Early morning searches were conducted with the assistance of VIPER taskforce at five residential addresses in Dallas, Docklands, Wallan, Ascot Vale and Langwarrin , as well as at a Brunswick East clubhouse.

A 43-year-old Dallas man has been charged with extortion.

A 34-year-old Docklands man has been charged with extortion, possessing a firearm, possession of cocaine and steroids and was served a firearms prohibition order.

A 36-year-old Wallan man has been charged

with extortion, possess cannabis and possess GHB.

A 30-year-old Ascot Vale man has been charged with extortion, possessing a firearm, possess proceeds of crime and failing to provide phone access.

The four were due to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Friday night (July 7).

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OUR TEAM

■ Greens- friendly Banyule Councillors

Alida McKern and Peter Castaldo proposed and seconded a motion at the latest City meeting to buy fossil fuiel trucks.

A contract worth $3.59 million (excluding GST) was awarded for Isuzu Australia Ltd’s supply of trucks.

Cr Rick Garotti and Cr Peter Dimarelos successfully moved for the additional purchase of two trucks from Iveco/ Adtrans Truck Centre Pty Ltd for $961,500.16 (ex. GST).

Councillors noted that the purchase of further fossil fuel vehicles could result in Council failing to deliver on its Carbon Neutrality target of 2028.

Banyule Councillors voted to amend its Procurement Policy to require that a Best and Final Offer process is undertaken for all tenders.

Whilst voting to proceed with the fossilfuel vehicles, Councillors moved for a further report which outlines a strategy to achieve Banyule’s target of net zero emissions by 2028, as stated in the Council Plan and Corporate Emissions Reduction Plan.

The report is to include a focus on Council’s heavy fleet vehicles which considers:

■ A summary of actions undertaken since adopting the Corporate Emissions Reduction Plan.

■ Market analysis of the industry and research undertaken to date.

■ A strategy to encourage zero emission

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heavy vehicle options to market.

■ Options to enable Banyule’s waste services to be undertaken by zero emission fleet.

■ Options to enable a transition to occur which meets the Council’s target.

■ Any other elements important to deliver on Banyule’s Council Plan and environmental commitments.

“During the tender evaluation process, an opportunity arose to expedite the purchase of two new waste collection trucks,” said a report to Councillors from the office team.

“Given the worldwide supply chain issues currently being experienced, this was considered an attractive proposition.

“Therefore, although the tender was for nine trucks, the Tender Evaluation Panel has recommended awarding the partial contract of seven waste trucks to Isuzu Australia Ltd in accordance with the tender and conditions as determined by Council.

“The seven waste trucks are expected to be available for delivery to Council in the third quarter of 2024.

“The procurement of the two new waste collection trucks available in 2023 under exemption, will be considered under a separate report within this agenda titled Direct Purchase of Two Waste Trucks.”

Banyule Council CEO Allison Beckwith was authorised by Councillors to execute the contracts and to sign any necessary documents.

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■ Cr Elizabeth Nealy has been granted leave of absence from Banyule Council. She sent an apology for not attending the June 26 meeting of the municipality.

Darebin to W’sea

■ Darebin Council Mayor Cr Julie Williams took time at the latest meeting to farewell Jacinta Stevens, Manager Corporate Governance, who is moving to the Whittlesea City Council.

“I would like to express our appreciation. Jacinta has been an integral part of Darebin Council as our Governance Officer. Her meticulous attention to detail and impeccable organisational abilities have been invaluable in guiding our Council through numerous challenges and ensuring that decisions are made in the best interest of our community. Thank you, Jacinta, for your service and commitment. Whittlesea Council is gaining an exceptional professional and I know that you will have a significant impact on their community just as you have here.”

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BANYULE

Incorporating the traditions of the Heidelberg City News (Est. Mar. 26, 1897), Heidelberger (Est. Nov. 12, 1958) and Evelyn Observer (Est. Oct. 31, 1873). The Heidelberger area comprises Bellfield, Darebin, Eaglemont, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Heights, Heidelberg West, Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe East, Macleod, Rosanna, Watsonia, Viewbank and Yallambie. Banyule is home to more than 121,865 people, living in approximately 50,223 homes.

DAREBIN

NORTHERN

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SOUTHERN

Incorporating the traditions of the Northcote Budget (Est. 1888) Northcote Budget area comprises Alphington, Clifton Hill, Collingwood, Croxton, Dennis, Fairfield, Fitzroy, Fitzroy North, Merri, Northcote, Thornbury and Westgarth. The City of Darebin is home to more than 146,719 people, living in approximately 63,562 homes.

NILLUMBIK

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WHITTLESEA

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✖● Harley Barnes

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Harley Barnes. The 32-year-old is wanted on arrest warrants in relation to assault and drug matters. Harley is described as approximately 173cm tall, a thin build, short fair hair and a ruddy complexion. He is known to frequent the Reservoir and surrounding areas.

4-car smash on Plenty Rd

■ Greensborough Highway Patrol officers are appealing for information after a four-car collision in Bundoora lastweek.

It is alleged that a white Toyota Camry was driving erratically in the southbound lane of Plenty Rd before it collided with a red Mercedes B class hatch about 6.45pm on Wednesday (July 5).

The Toyota Camry then collided with a white Toyota Yaris and a white Hyundai i30.

The male driver of the red Mercedes was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The female passenger was not injured.

The male driver of the Yaris and the female driver of the i30 were also not injured.

The driver of the Toyota Camry, an 18-yearold Reservoir man, was arrested at the scene.

He was released pending further enquiries.

Investigators believe two passengers in the Toyota fled the scene on foot before police arrived.

Police are working to establish the exact circumstances around the collision and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au

Letters to MPs

■ Banyule Council has determined to write to Lizzie Blandthorn, Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers and Minister for Child Protection and Family Services; Vicki Ward, Eltham MLA; Colin Brooks, Bundoora MLA; and Anthony Carbines, Ivanhoe MLA, expressing Council’s concern with the nonindexation of the municipal concession for the 2023-24 financial year and the subsequent stress this will place on pensioners in Banyule.

140-kmh chase in North

✖A man has been charged following an alleged burglary and theft of five kegs of beer from a restaurant in Doncaster. It is alleged a restaurant on Doncaster Rd was broken into and the beer stolen last Tuesday (July 4) about 3.20am. Manningham Crime Investigation Unit detectives executed a warrant at an Epping address and seized five unopened kegs of assorted boutique brews. Detectives also seized a white Holden Omega station wagon baring alleged fraudulent number plates. It is alleged this vehicle was used in a petrol driveoff from a service-station on Willsmere Rd on July 3about 9.23pm. A 45-year-old man was arrested at the scene of the warrant. The Epping man was interviewed and charged with burglary, five counts of theft and drive while suspended. He was bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on December 15. Police are yet to identify a second person who is believed to have been involved in the burglary.

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Yarra Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating an affray which occurred outside a commercial premises in Richmond on June 10. Investigators have been told two groups of men got into a verbal argument on Punt Rd about 12.45am. Two offenders then ran up to two people in the other group and punched them, starting a brawl between both parties. The two men who were initially attacked sustained facial injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment. The first man is perceived as Caucasian, slim build, approximately 187cms, short brown hair, black hooded jumper, black pants and white coloured shoes. The second man is perceived as Caucasian, medium build, approximately 172cms, medium length brown hair, brown moustache, black beanie, grey hooded jumper, black skinny jeans, white shoes and carrying a black coloured satchel bag.

■ A man is in custody following a crash in an allegedly stolen vehicle in Fitzroy North.

Police Air Wing spotted a grey BMW wagon travelling at high speeds in Southbank about 1.30am on Tuesday last week (July 4).

The vehicle was allegedly driving approximately 120-kmh in a 40-kmh zone and failing to stop at red traffic lights in Richmond.

Highway patrol officers attempted to intercept the BMW on Nicholson St, Fitzroy North but the car didn’t stop.

Police disengaged and the Air Wing continued following the car. The wagon crashed into a coffee shop at the intersection of Nicholson St and Miller St.

A 43-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested and taken to hospital for observation under police guard. He is expected to be charged.

Matildas call Bundoora home

■ The Matildas have kicked off their FIFA Women’s World Cup preparations at their new Home of The Matildas facility in Bundoora.

Steve Dimopopoulos, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, joined Matildas superstars Steph Catley and Alex Chidiac at their first training session in Australia to launch their new home base.

Australia’s best female footballers are ready to take on the world at their first ever home World Cup. Marvel Stadium will host a blockbuster send-off match between the Matildas and France on Friday (July 14).

The Home of The Matildas is located at La Trobe University Sports Park in Bundoora and will serve as the centre for Football Australia to train the national women’s squad, and as a National Centre of Excellence, will provide a lasting legacy for the game in the development of the next generation of football superstars.

Victoria will play an important role in the FIFA Women’s World Cup across July and August with Canada, Jamaica and Morocco to train at team base camps across Melbourne. The four nations who qualify for the two Round of 16 matches at AAMI Park will also train in Melbourne in the lead-up to their matches.

WENDY

Shepparton

● ● Steve Dimopoulos, Sport Minister

● ● Police Air Wing took over pursuit. File Image.

Diana Trask: Memories Are Made Of This

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Diana Trask was one of the first popular Australian singers to be successful in the USA but soon after many others followed: Helen Reddy, Olivia Newton-John and in recent times Keith Urban. Diana's success began on the Sing Along with Mitch TV Show from New York. Coming back to Australia she had a national hit TV show The Di Trask Show.

Dear Friends, I am so happy and excited to have my CD “Memories Are Made of This” made available to you through The Local Paper. I trust you will enjoy hearing this great selection of wonderful songs I sang on “The Di Trask Show” all those years ago. With love, Diana

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Shows

■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: Switzerland (by Joanna Murray-Smith) until July 15 at the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre, 39-41 Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Helen Ellis. Bookings: 9735 1777 www.lilydaleatc.com a.t.c@bigpond.net.au

■ Geelong Repertory Theatre Co. Inc: Proof (by David Auburn) until July 15 at the Woodbin Theatre, 15 Coronation St., West Geelong. Director: Greg Shawcross. Bookings: Geelong Arts Centre 1300251200 or online geelongartscentre.org.au

■ Williamstown Little Theatre: Continental Quilt (Joan Greening) June 28 – July 15 at 5 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Les Hart. Bookings: www.wlt.org.au

■ Leongatha Lyric Theatre: The Producers, Musical. June 30 – July 15 at the Leongatha Memorial Hall. Director: Dan Lawrie. Bookings: www.leongathalyric. com.au

■ Eltham Little Theatre: Disney’s High School Musical Jr, July 1 – 16 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Isabella Preston; Musical Director: Matthew Todd. Bookings: www.elthamlittletheatre.org.au

■ Encore Theatre Company: The Popular Mechanicals (by Keith Robinson, Tony Taylor and William Shakespeare) July 14 – 22 at the Clayton Community Centre, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Andrew Ferguson. Bookings: www.encoretheatre.com.au

■ PEP Productions: Life Without Me (by Daniel Keene) July 21 – 29 at the Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Rd., Doncaster. Director: Jeremy Guzman. Bookings: https:/ /www.trybooking.com/CINNB

■ South Gippsland One Act Play Festival: August 26-27 at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, Main St., Foster. www.famda.org.au

■ PLOS Musical Productions: Strictly Ballroom,(Musical) July 28-August 5 at the Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St., Frankston. Bookings: https://plos.asn.au/.

■ Aspect Inc: Stage Door (Edna Ferber and George S Kaufman) July 20 – 29 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Candice Mitrousis. Bookings: www.aspecttheatre.org.au

■ MLOC Productions: Fiddler on the Roof, August 2 – 13 at The Alex Theatre, St Kilda. Directors: Adrian and Sarah Glaubert; Musical Director: Kent Ross; Choreographer: Bridie Clark. Further Information: www.mloc.org.au

■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company: Frozen Jr August 11 – 20 at Centenary Hall, Williamstown. www.wmtc.org

■ Gemco Players: Stepping Out (Richard Harris) September 8 – 23 at The Gem Community Arts Centre, 19 Kilvington Drive, Emerald. Director; Annette O’Shea. www.gemcoplayers.org.

■ CLOC Musical Theatre: Chess the musical, October 6 – 21 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Booking: cloc.org.au or 1300 362 547

Auditions

■ The Basin Theatre Group: Belles (by Mark Dunn) July 16 at 2pm, July 17 at 7pm at The Basin Theatre, Cnr Doongalla and Simpson Rds., The Basin. Director: LB Bradley. Audition enquiries: LNBRAD@ hotmail.com

■ Brighton Theatre Company: Here I Belong (by Matt Hartley) July 16 at 6pm, July 17 at 7.30pm at the Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Cnr. Wilson and Carpenter St., Brighton. Director: Barbara Crawford. Audition enquiries: barbaracrawford4@gmail.com or call: 0414 881 844

■ Malvern Theatre Company: Absurd Person Singular (by Alan Ayckbourn) July 23 at 2pm; July 24 at 7.30pm at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Damian Jones. Audition bookings: damianjones1@gmail.com 0419 537 871

■ Williamstown Little Theatre: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder July 23 at 10am, July 24 at 7pm at Williamstown Theatre, 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director:Brbara Hughes. Audition Enquiries: 0417 589 015 or email bhughes@wlt.org.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

Hungry Worms

ROUGH TRADE

■ Theatre Works and Rogue Projects present Rough Trade, from July 19 - 29 at the Theatre Works Explosives Factory, St Kilda.

Part takedown of capitalism and part wannabe dancing dildo musical, this one-woman play is a celebration of resilience, humour … and sex toys!

Through an intricate web of objects and a drive for community and connection, the members of Facebook group Rough Trade are giving the giant middle finger to capitalism, with trades that are funny, sexy, strange and touching.

Inspired by these true stories, multi-awardwinning playwright Katie Pollock (Normal, The Hansard Monologues) peels back the layers to reveal a character for whom life has taken a series of wrong turns, leaving her in a place where she is dependent on this internet community for her very survival.

Directed by Anthony Skuse and performed by the playwright herself, Rough Trade examines the ways capitalism and the patriarchy fail us, and the precarious position all women risk finding themselves in.

Diving into the randomness and commonality of human nature, Rough Trade is ultimately a story of hope in challenging times.

Performance Details: July 19 - 29

Venue: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, 67 Inkerman St., St Kilda

Further details: https:// www.theatreworks.org.au/2023/rough-trade

- Cheryl Threadgold

DisGraceland

■ Abbotsford Convent will present the exhibition DisGraceland by Melbourne-based collaborative performance and visual artists, The Huxleys from August 10 – 19 as well as a workshop and performance night with Will and Garrett Huxley (Aus/Yorta Yorta/ Gumbaynggirr).

DisGraceland sees The Huxleys on a wild road trip across rural Victoria for a lurid fever dream capturing the story of two queer alien Elvis’s trying to make it home.

The Huxleys embrace the camp, unorthodox presence of how Elvis would have first appeared in small-town USA in the 1950s.

Rewriting the history of rock ’n’ roll as a gay love story, The Huxleys have interpreted this in their own queer cosmic fashion. The duo created these photographs and costumes to speak to their continuing interest in escapism and otherworldly glamour.

In addition to the exhibition, audiences can take part in a crafting tea towel workshop with The Huxleys at the Convent, 6pm-8pm on Tuesday August 15, and an Artist Talk 1.30pm2.30pm, Saturday August 19.

A special DisGraceland Performance Night will take place on Saturday, August 12, where The Huxleys will be joined on stage by a lineup of some of Naarm’s finest queer performers who will belt out some twists on classic Elvis tracks, including, Are You Loathsome Tonight?, Got Great Boobs of Fire, Come Shake Your Suspicious Behinds, and many more hits to get the audience up and dancing.

The Huxleys are long-time fans of Elvis and are inspired by the way he brought a decorative, ornate and sexually charged freedom to masculinity.

Their photography and performance art traverses the classifications of costume, film and recordings.

A visual assault of sparkle, surrealism and the absurd, The Huxleys saturate their practice and projects with a glamorous, androgynous freedom which sets out to bring some escapism and magic to everyday life.

Since 2014 The Huxleys have performed, exhibited and participated in numerous exhibitions, projects and events in Australia, and internationally, including London, Berlin, Moscow, New York and Hong Kong.

The Huxleys have been finalists in the National Portrait Prize in both 2022 and 2023 and Bowness Prize finalists in 2022.

For more information visit abbotsfordconvent.com.au

Garage Girls

■ La Mama presents a collaboration betweenThree Birds Theatre and The Shift Theatre to introduce Australia's first all-girl garage in Garage Girls, being presented from July 1930 t La Mama Courthouse, Carlton.

This is the era of prohibition, motorcars, and post-World War 1 Australia, with a pandemic thrown in for good measure. Enter Alice Anderson, rolling from under the car on the trolley she invented (now standard in all garages); innovator, mechanic, unconventional member of the Lyceum Club, inventor, feminist and icon.

Part history, part farce, part who-done-it, Garage Girls shines a light on one remarkable young woman’s short but eventful life. Who was Alice Anderson? Why did she drive her baby Austin all the way to Alice Springs?

Who were all those women, dressed in greasy dungarees? And the big question. Why did Alice pass away at 29?

“We were so inspired by this icon of a woman that we wanted to bring her story to the stage,” said Carolyn Bock, Co-Producer, Performer and Co-Founder of The Shift Theatre.

“It was so incredible to think there was this amazing woman, back in the 1920s in Australia, breaking down gender barriers. We felt that was an important story to tell and so teamed up with Three Birds Theatre to shine a light on Alice and her all-girl garage.”

The play is based on actual events and inspired by the book A Spanner In the Works: The extraordinary story of Alice Anderson and Australia's first all-girl garage By Loretta Smith 2019.

This new, original theatrical work explores the extraordinary paths forged for women in industry and innovation by the trailblazer.

Garage Girls is written by Candace Miles, Madelaine Nunn and Anna Rodway (Three Birds Theatre), alongside Carolyn Bock and Helen Hopkins (The Shift Theatre), with direction from Janice Muller.

Performance Season: July 19 - 30 Wed: 6.30pmT, hurs, Fri, Sat: 7.30pm Sun: 4pm

Venue: La Mama Courthouse, 349 Drummond St, Carlton

Duration: Approx. 80 minutes

Tickets: $30 Adult $20 Conc Prev $20.00 Mob $8.00

Bookings: 9347 6948 | www.lamama.com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

Burn The Floor

■ Burn the Floor featuring Mitch Tambo will be presented from July 21- 30 at The Palms at Crown, Melbourne.

This is the first time world renowned Australian ballroom dance company Burn the Floor has collaborated with the First Nations star Mitch Tambo to create a brand-new dance production that will tour the east coast of Australia.

This ground-breaking and inspirational journey embraces a mix of Indigenous culture and music with favourite ballroom and Latin styles, from waltz, foxtrot, samba, rumba, tango, to swing and jive, mixed with Mitch Tambo’s unique sound, accompanied his vocalist wife and partnerLea Firth who will be joined by First Nations’ contemporary dancer, Albert David.

Australian resident dancers in the 2023 tour cast include Jorja Freeman, Gustavo Viglio, Jemma Armstrong, Lily Cornish, Julian Caillon, Robbie Kmetoni. Jessica Raffa, an original BTF dancer, will re-join us, with new dancers Lyu Masuda, Craig Monley and Sriani Monley being introduced.

In 2023 Burn the Floor begins its 11th World tour, across Japan, Korea and beyond, finishing at The Royal Albert Hall, London on July 8, 2024

Melbourne Performance Details: July 2130. Venue: The Palms at Crown, Melbourne. www.burnthefloor.com/AUST-2023.html

■ Children are never too young to learn about what we can all do to help our natural environment.

With this in mind, author Dr Samantha Smith has written a charming picture book for children called Harriet’s Hungry Worms.

With cute illustrations by Melissa Johns, the book introduces us to young Harriet, and her nine hundred and eighty-three worms that live in a shady corner of her backyard in a big green box.

How we know whether this is an exact number of worms is best left to the imagination, but what is clear is their diet.

The worms munch on everything from Aunty Tilda’s herbal tea bags to the sports pages of Uncle Sam’s paper. As pets, they are certainly a low maintenance option.

Dr Smith has designed the book to be packed with worm facts, making it a great companion for worm warriors and curious composters who are keen to roll their sleeves up and put the kitchen scraps to good use. While Harriet’s Hungry Worms is a fun story, its scientific facts are in an accessible form for young readers.

After completing her doctoral research exploring young people’s relationship with the environment, Dr Smith decided to write her first picture book to encourage young worm warriors.

Harriet’s Worm Warriors is published by ekbooks.org

- Julie Houghton

Auditions

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Ladies in Black (Music and lyrics Tim Finn, Book, Carolyn Burns) July 23 and July 25 at 7pm at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Audition bookings: timascott56@gmail.com

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company Youth: Grimmish – A Fractured Fairy Tale. August 8 and August 13 at 7.00pm at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Eric Fordham. Audition bookings: www.htc.org.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

Vale Lord Michael Baden-Powell

■ Lord Michael Baden-Powell, grandson of the Founder of Scouting, Lord Robert BadenPowell, 1st Baron of Gilwell, has died. Although he travelled nationally and internationally, Michael was involved deeply with the Victorian Scout Foundation and served as patron of Scout Heritage Victoria. He was also involved in Freemasonry, and was a Past Master of Baden Powell Lodge. The title of Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell and 5th Baron of Gilwell has been assumed by his son David, a valed member of Scout Victoria.

A tribute from Scouts Victoria says that Michael’s contribution will not be forgotten.

● ● Samantha Smith

Showbiz Veterans Luncheon

Photos: Linda Willmott

● ● Events Manager Barb Taylor and Brian Mannix.

● ● Eileen Wyllie and Ross Wyllie.

● ● ● ● ● Gary Hendrick and Jan Hendrick

● ● Digger Revell and Steve Sim.

● ● Karin Keays and Normie Rowe.

● Tony Healey and Samantha Gowing

● ● Tony Worsley and Annie Worsley

● ● Brian Cadd and songwriter Ray Burton.

MY OLD LADY REVIEWED

■ High production values are a feature of Heidelberg Theatre Company and My Old Lady by Israel Horovitz did not disappoint.

An immaculately decorated and detailed living room stretching across the expansive stage, including floorto-ceiling windows and curtains, set a high standard for the production.

The play revolves around Mathias Gold (George Werther), a down-andout New Yorker who inherits a highend Paris apartment from his estranged and recently departed father.

While he thinks this will solve all his financial and personal woes, it seems the beginning of quite the opposite, or is it?

On arrival he finds the apartment occupied by an old lady, Mathilde Girard (Lindy Yeates), who by some archaic French property system has the right to live in the apartment until her death.

Mathias’s arrival causes some concern for Mathilde’s daughter Chloe (Julie Arnold), who also lives in the apartment.

Werther, as the tortured middleaged Mathias, has a lot to digest and learn about his father’s relationship with Mathilde, and he plays his character with conviction.

That said, he is quite unlikeable and while there is plenty of cause to feel sympathy for him, he didn’t quite convince he deserved it.

Lindy Yeates as the matriarchal home wrecker, Mathilde, was quite extraordinary. French accents are tricky, but she nailed hers adding a distinctive charm and flair to her dialogue.

Pronunciation and intonation were en pointe and her measured understatement gave gravity and authenticity to her 92-year-old character, and weight to her delusional perspective.

Like Mathias, Arnold’s Chloe is tortured by father issues as the result of her mother’s extramarital affair, but it is only towards the end that this is played out in a solid and moving interaction with Mathilde.

Artfully directed by Maureen McInerney, events and truths unfold with honest and heartfelt performances by the three-hand cast, but unfortunately, the ending with its disturbing ambiguity leaves one feeling a little uncomfortable.

Performance dates: Until July 15

Venue: Heidelberg Theatre Company, 36 Turnham Ave, Rosanna VIC 3084

Cost: $22 - $27 Adult

Bookings: https://www.htc.org.au/

- Review by Beth Klein

Quicker Than The Eye

■ Josh Staley’s Quicker than the Eye magic show, presented as part of the Melbourne Magic Festival, was a very enjoyable evening’s entertainment.

Staley is an award-winning magician and this showed in his stagecraft and winning ways with an audience.

In an all-too-brief 45 minutes, Staley ran through several different feats of magic, mostly card based, which had both this reviewer and the audience gasping for breath in a classical “How did he do that?” manner.

As is typical of magic shows, there was a fair amount of audience participation required which, thankfully, was good-natured with the brave souls up on stage never taken advantage of or made the butt of jokes.

Staley, who brands himself as “Magician. Comedian. Showman”, satisfactorily filled all three of these roles on the night.

As a magician, he had clever routines which genuinely bemused and befuddled the audience.

As a comedian, his stage patter was full of humorous asides and witty observations of the life of a magician, often taking the mickey out of himself.

As a showman, he had a very easygoing affable stage persona which quickly won over the audience. This last, of course, is a must for all good magicians as it helps to disarm the audience and, a cynic might say, to keep its critical faculties at bay.

Regardless, entertainment with a capital E was the order of the evening and a sold-out show (albeit with several empty seats on the night) left the audience wanting more. Highly recommended.

- Review by Peter Murphy

Just a Boy Standing in Front of a Girl

■ Jane Miller’s Just a Boy, Standing in Front of a Girl rewrites Euripides’s ancient Greek tragedy, Medea.

Directed by Beng Oh, this Medea is a tabloid tragicomedy set in the suburbs; a girl meets boy romance.

The Medea in this story, Annie Lumsden, meets a boy-magician, falls pregnant, and her fate is sealed.

This Jason, Gabriel Partington, is feckless and needy, socially climbing his way to “the top of the corporate ladder”.

Tightly directed by Oh, Glenn van Oosterom, Sophie Lampel and Hudson Emery play multiple characters brilliantly.

Glenn van Oosterom and Sophie Lampel are a delight to watch.

A highlight comes with an ironic rendition of Whitney Huston’s ‘Greatest Love of All’.

“I believe that children are our future” plays as the soundtrack to the birth of Medea’s two children.”

The comedy lulls the audience into a false sense of security for the devastating realisation.

What starts as a comedy becomes

a cautionary tale. Our girl morphs from a clever, bright young thing to hausfrau.

Behind every successful man is a first wife spurned.

The archetypal scorned woman, the Medea of myth, murders her sons in calculated revenge.

In the reworking, the dreadful culmination of the story remains.

And even though we know what’s coming, the twist shocks us.

The uplifted comedic mood is instantly crushed.

The action turns police procedural as devastating events are recounted in dialogue by a now catatonic Medea.

What is interesting is the ambivalence Miller leaves us with.

Days later, I am still trying to understand this Medea’s motive and where my sympathy for this character lies.

Miller has presented a thought-provoking, modern tragedy with its plot points in classical antiquity, where its theme is rooted in the illogical, unjust, alienating world of the absurd.

- Review by Kathryn Keeble

Gang Show

■ Melbourne Gang Show has just closed its 71st year season. It may be 71years old but the talent is young and there on stage and hard to beat, as exuberant as ever.

Scouts Victoria has the strong title of being one of the few Gang Shows world-wide still attracting sell out audiences with their young talent. From years at Cathedral Hall , the Palais Theatre and the National Theatre and now continuing at the Besen Theatre, professionalism emanates from every aspect. There issome extraordinary young talent, whether it be singing solo, crisp dialogue, with innovative movement, and precision ensembles with the ability to capture an audience.

What’s more is the fact the theme and script evolve from the youth themselves – no mean feat.

The theme of The Cry of the Forest , set in a medieval town of Wyndham ruled by a powerful yet evil Queen Morrighan (Alice Clapperton), has her wanting to rule the world.

Strong powerful performances from Liam (Nathan List) supported by Leyla (Lucy Clapperton) took us through the overpowering of the evil Queen with the help of both Tavish (Nathan Jetson) and the head Goblin Waheena (Michael Cliffe). All very professional and captivating in their performances. The precision and uniformity of performance from the dance and chorus ensembles made this a memorable experience.

Daliland

■ (M). 97 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas July 13.

Helped by two solid performances from Ben Kingsley and Barbara Sukowa, and typically period vivid direction from Mary Harron, this look at one of the most famous and influential artists of the twentieth century is a disappointingly shallow affair, making the mistake of pushing its two most fascinating characters aside to concentrate instead on a dull, cliched one, in a way we’ve seen before in a number of other films.

Opening in 1985, we see James Linton (Christopher Briney) watching a news report on TV, detailing a fire that has left artist Salvatore Dali (Kingsley) badly burned and in hospital.

We then go back to 1973, when James was a college drop-out and newly employed at a New York art gallery, where by chance he gets to meet the famous painter.

Through a series of events James ends up becoming Dali’s assistant, and is soon swept up in his surreal, party fuelled world, and while he earns the trust of Dali and his wife Gala (Sukowa), James’ world will eventually come crashing down as he discovers what kind of people his idols actually are.

The subject matter alone makes Daliland entertaining, but John Walsh’s script is oddly routine, and he assumes everyone is educated in the life of Dali and his colleagues, so it feels more like a series of events grouped together rather than an insight into the person behind the startling paintings, and the people who surrounded him.

Kingsley is certainly having fun, while Sukowa steals the film as Gala. Briney is unfortunately bland, and reminds one too much of the equally dull Ansel Elgort, but the young actor can’t overcome his shoehorn role. Actors such as Suki Waterhouse and Ezra Miller are largely wasted. Harron has helmed some strong films, including American Psycho, I Shot Andy Warhol and Charlie Says, and while she presents Dali’s bubble world viscerally enough, she hits a wall when the script details this hypnotic couple in a superficial manner.

Daliland is mild fun, but doesn’t come close to achieving its full potential.

RATING - **½

Brooklyn 45

■ (MA). 93 minutes. Now streaming on Shudder.

horror elements, bolstered by good writing and excellent performances. Set at the end of WWII, the story centres on a group of longtime friends who gather at the Brooklyn home of Clive (cult legend Larry Fessenden ), who has brought together his military colleagues, all of whom had some role during the conflict, for a specific reason.

Clive’s wife, who has recently passed away, believed their local grocer, Hildegard Baumann (Kristina Klebe) was a Nazi spy, so the grieved widower wants to hold a seance so he can speak to her beyond the grave, and confirm these serious allegations.

The group are surprised and dismissive at first, but as the night goes on, things will take a dark, disturbing turn.

What is so refreshing about Brooklyn 45 is that Geoghegan puts character and purpose over cheap scares, and he is helped by a talented cast, all of whom are firstrate. Though some will find its one location setting and dialogue heavy approach off-putting and slow-going, many will find this a rewarding viewing experience.

RATING

New Religion

■ (M). 100 minutes. Now streaming on selected digital platforms.

This rather astonishing directorial debut by Keishi Kondo is an unsettling treat, using its Kiyoshi Kurosawa inspired premise to metaphorically examine the mental health effects lockdown has had on so many people, who feel they have transformed into someone, or something, totally different.

Kaho Seto plays Miyabi, who is grieving over the death of her young daughter Aoi (Hanna Nakamoto), who fell to her death on their apartment balcony.

Time has passed, but Miyabi hasn’t moved on, obsessively watering the plants her daughter was at the time of her death. Her exhusband blames Miyabi for Aoi’s death, while Miyabi’s new boyfriend (Saionji Ryuseigun) is unnerved by her unhealthy focus on the balcony plants.

A multitude of costumes for the 131 strong cast, several hundred intricate hand props, mechanical staging, a 22 strong orchestra and a diversity of lighting with supporting projected scenery made the 71st year season stand out. Review by Graeme

Though its advertising may suggest something more like a horror/ comedy, the new film from writer/ director Ted Geoghegan (We Are Still Here, Mohawk) is actually a thoughtful, involving drama with

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Now a sex worker, Miyabi encounters a client who may offer a way to reconnect her with her deceased daughter. Kondo’s command of the material is a sight to behold, and along with the aforementioned Kurosawa, she also homages the equally outstanding Shinya Tsukamoto. Seto is terrific as Miyabi, but the entire cast is impressive. It’s slow burn approach may make some viewers impatient, but this is a striking film that deserves to be seen.

RATING - ****

- Aaron Rourke

■ There would not be a great number of our readers who still remember one of the great American film stars of the B-grade westerns, Buck Jones

He appeared in more than 160 silent and sound films in a career that spanned almost 30 years and was very popular throughout the world.

Charles Frederick Gebhart was born in Indiana in 1891. Charles served in the US Army from the age of 16 and was honourably discharged in 1913.

He worked as a cowboy on a ranch in Oklahoma and married professional horse rider Odille Osborne in 1915. Charles got a job as a stuntman and bit player for Universal Pictures in 1918.

In the same year their daughter Maxine was born. After a series of small appearances Charles landed his first starring role in The Last Straw and was now known as Buck Jones

He quickly became one of the top cowboys in films and was an international success as popular as Tom Mix, Ken Maynard, William S. Hart and Hoot Gibson

His faithful horse was named Silver (later used as a name for The Lone Ranger's horse) and they appeared together in many films. In 1928 he formed his own production company but after the stock market crash of 1929 he lost everything.

He started his own Wild West Show but after that failed Buck returned to working for the major studios and his salary was around $300 a week

Whatever Happened To ... Buck Jones

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

The titles of his B Grade Westerns would not mean a lot to our readers but in his career Buck Jones worked alongside some famous actors including George ‘Gabby’ Hayes, Ward Bond, Dick Foran and John Wayne

His final films included a series of eight features playing US Marshall Buck Roberts. In 1940 Maxine married actor Noah Beery Jnr and they had three children before divorcing in 1954.

In 1937 Buck and Odille built their lavish Western styled ‘dream home\’ in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles complete with stables. Buck had a fear of fire and designed the house to be fire proof.

Ironically on November 28, 1942 he was the guest of honour at the Coconut Grove Night-

club in Boston when fire broke out and Buck was one of the victims in a disaster that claimed 492 lives.

There were stories around at the time that he had gone back into the inferno to rescue patrons but this theory was discredited in later years. He had been badly burned and affected by smoke inhalation.

The idol of millions died alone in the Massachusetts General Hospital two days after the fire. He passed away just before Odille arrived at his bedside.

America had just entered the Second World War and Buck Jones had planned to tour America to help sell War Bonds . Before he died he agreed to a series of Buck Jones comic books and in later years that income helped Odille through a difficult financial situation. His daughter Maxine passed away in 1990 and Odille passed away in 1996 at the age of 95.

Kevin Trask

Kevin can be heard on 3AWThe Time Tunnel - Remember WhenSundays 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

CELEBRATE BOROONDARA COMMUNITY EXHIBITION

Celebrate Boroondara –Community Exhibition

Celebrate Boroondara is a photograpy exhibition featuring the winner of the 2023 Boroondara Photograph Compwetition.

Budding photographers of all ages and abiities were invited to submit photographs from the past and present, celebrating th diversity and heritage of Boroondara’s places, spaces, and people.

Judges considered the photographs in two catageries – the Open Photogrph Competition for people of all ages and the Young Photograper’s Competition for school-aged photographers.

Vistors to Celebrate Boroondara can vote for their favourite work in the People’s Choice Award, with the winner to be announced at the end of the exhibition.

Exhibition opens Wednesday July 12 and closes Sasturday August 26.

Town Hall Gallery

360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn.

- Peter Kemp

Rover Thomas

Rover – from Warmun to Venice Burrinja presents the latest in its Masters of Aboiriginal Contemporary Art series.

It features Rover Thomas’s timeless minimal paintings showing cultural renewal and historical events in the East Kimberley.

He, alongside Trevor Nickolls, was the first Aboriginal artoist represeting Australia at the 1889 Venice Bienniale.

His seamless amalgamation of figurative and abstract styles to depict topographical featurwes at times horrific historical events has been an outstanding charastic of his art.

Exhibition open July 7 and closes August 12.

Burrinja Gallery

351 Glenfern Rd, Upwey

- Peter Kemp

Maroondah

Neighbourhod Tales – Selina Ou is an exhibition of photogrsphs produced in Maroondah and surrounding suburbs between 2020 and 2022 by Selin Ou in collaboration with her two sons who appear in each of the imaes sometimes together, some-

The Arts

chrome, nature, photojournalism and street.

Entrants must be a MAPh member to enter Look! To become a member and to make further inquires ring 8544 0500 Museum of Australian Photograpy

860 Ferntree Gully Rd. Wheelers Hill

- Peter Kemp

Wilam Biik

Wilam Biik Exhibition

Wilam Biik Home Country in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri people.

Marriage break-up for Ricky

times alone. Ou, an Australian artist of Malaysian Chinese descent, describes these artworks a “narrative landscape photographs” meaning that she has invited her chilfren to pose as figres within colour documentary images of local landscapes to tell storiesabout their shared experience of suburban life.

Each image (or tale) is carefully staged and subtly lit, bringing a theatrical scenography to these familiar environments.

Exhibition opens July 15 and closes September 17.

Maroondah Gallery

32 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood - Peter Kemp

Look

is MAPh’s annual photographic award and exhibition that celebrates work produced by MAPh members. MAPh is now calling for entries.

Those interested are invited to submit up to three photographic worka through the online form which will be judged by MAPh’s curatorial team.

Selected works will be exhibited in MAPh’s Atrium Gallery form august 30 to September 27.

In addition to the selection of work for the exhibition. The judges will award prizes for the following categories: portrait, still-life, architectiure., documentary, experiental, fashion, landscape,

The exhibition will invie vistors to appreciate how First Nations people see, listen and connect to Country. The exhibition focuses on the Home Country of First Nation artissts from South-East Australia. Exhibition opens July 25 and closes September 8.

Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre

Walker St, Dandenong

- Peter Kemp

Flourish

■ The Flourish exhibition was launched by Leanne Willis, Senior Manager, Art Collection and Galleries, Deakin University.

Flourish is a re-imagined natural world.

A welcome was accorded by Glen Eira City Council Deputy Mayor Cr Anne-Marie Cade.

Being staged until August 13 at the Glen Eira City Council Gallery, the artists include Kate Benyon, Kate Rohde, Valerie Sparks, Vipoo Srivilasa, with curation by Diane Soumilas.

“Journey through an immersive environment trimming with colour and luminosity and discover the interconnectedness of nature, storytelling and cultural themes.”

Glen Eira Council Gallery is at the corner of Glen Eira and Hawthorn Rds, Caulfield.

It is open from 10am-5pm on weekdays, and 1pm-5pm on weekends. It is closed on public holidays. Admission is free.

- Contributed

Things that people collect

■ Some folk collect stamps, others treasure old books. Farmer Ron Dehne from the Victorian township of Nyah collects vintage Ford tractors, in fact he has 120 tractors, all Fords in his collection that happens to be one of the largest Ford collections in the world.

Ron started his love affair with Ford from working on farms in Tassie, Victoria and Darwin. His collection started with a 1917 Fordson which is today housed with the other icons of Ford in a converted packing shed in Nyah.

Fly in, fly out

■ NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal doesn't do things by halves as demonstrated by his dream of having a over the top water feature constructed in the grounds of his mega mansion in Atlanta, Georgia.

At his expense he flew in a team of Victorian landscape gardeners to construct his vision and one week later the Shaq's vision was a reality. Before the boys flew home, - again at the champ's expense - our Aussie boys built their customer a mini-golf course .

Memories of M*A*S*H

■ Cast your mind back to that fabulous TV series MASH where the star of the show was Alan Alder playing Hawkeye in the 11thseries of the top rating comedy. Alan was presented with the work boots and dog tags he wore every day when filming. In return Alan regifted the boots and dog tags to be auctioned with funds going to the charity Alan founded in New York - John O’Keefe

with Peter Kemp

■ Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin has divorced his partner Jwan Yosef after six years and bringing up two children. Ricky and Jwan first met on Instagram and married in 2018. The divorce is a very civil affair to protect the children.

OK. With John O’Keefe

● ● Buck Jones

● ● ● ● Ricky Martin

Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

MELBOURNE LOVES ‘THE REAL THING’

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

Russell, national treasure

■ Melbourne music lovers experienced the grand fusion of the Southern Cross Symphony and a 10-piece band as Russell Morris took to the stage, delivering his greatest hits, including 'The Real Thing', 'Sweet Sweet Love', 'Hush' and 'Wings of an Eagle' with the unparalleled power that emerges from the union of a band and a symphony orchestra.

Expertly arranged by Oscar nominee David Hirschfelder, this exceptional concert traversed Russell's entire career, from his psychedelic rock beginnings to his more recent blues and roots explorations.

Audiences were treated to never before heard stories, offering a rare and intimate glimpse into the life of the man behind the hits.

Some 65 musicians and singers honoured the remarkable career of Australian music icon Russell Morris with a once-in-alifetime performance.

If you missed this remarkable show you hopefully will get another chance to see it in November. Russell Morris: The Real Thing was an unforgettable night of musical excellence.

Send me money

■ The co-founder of Home Depot slammed “woke people,” and said nobody wants to work anymore.

Bernie Marcus, 93, believes the success the company he began with Arthur Blank in 1978 couldn’t happen today because of people standing in the way of the business community.

“We would end up with 15, 16 stores,” he said in an interview with the Financial Times. “I don’t know that we could go further.”

Marcus added that he’s worried about capitalism and said thanks to socialism, “Nobody works. Nobody gives a damn. ‘Just give it to me. Send me money. I don’t want to work - I’m too lazy, I’m too fat, I’m too stupid.’”

He also listed human resources executives, government bureaucrats, socialists, Harvard graduates, MBAs, Harvard MBAs, lawyers and accountants as the obstacles to entrepreneurial success in 2023.

Public transport challenge

■ Several of the nation’s largest urban mass-transit systems are at a crossroads, with ridership still depressed three years into the pandemic and federal aid running out.

While offices have largely reopened and travel has resumed, many commuters are only coming in a few days a week.

That shift has left subways, buses and commuter trains operating at well below capacity particularly on Mondays and Fridays.

The ridership shortfall is forcing transit authorities to question their decades-old funding models for public buses, subways and trains, which are based on a combination of rider fares and public money.

On average, fares provided about a third of the operating income for transit systems nationwide in 2019, according to the Federal Transit Administration

In major cities such as New York and San Francisco, transit authorities have been leaning on emergency funding to plug budget holes and prop up operations.

In all, Congress approved about $69 billion in three separate COVID-19 relief packages in 2020 and 2021.

The ridership drop also has fuelled an increase in transit crime, which in turn has pushed away more riders.

“The more you lose a ridership base, the more difficult it becomes to maintain a level of service that people are used to,” said P.S. Sriraj, director of the Urban Transportation Centre at the University of Illinois, Chicago

“It’s becoming a vicious cycle.” In New York City, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has disclosed plans to cut some Monday and Friday service and increase rider fares this year.

Chat with Bill

■ Part 2 of my chat with Melbourne recording legend Bill Armstrong is on my website.

Bill is the Godfather of sound in Australia and he talks about setting up the first FM radio station, EON FM.

Thanks to Tobin Brothers. www.gavinwood.com.au

Out and About Behind on rent

■ As pandemic eviction moratoriums expire and rent payment relief programs end across the US , a rental crisis is beginning to crest.

About 8.5 million people are behind on rent as of the end of June, according to Census Bureau data.

Of those renters, around 3.8 million say they are somewhat or very likely to be evicted over the next two months. Meanwhile, rents continue to tick up and topped $2000 a month in June for the first time on record.

Before the pandemic, rents have increased by almost 25 per cent and 15 per cent in just the past year, according to Zillow.

Evictions are spiking in major cities across the country as well. In Tampa, Florida, evictions were 52 per cent above average in June, according to the Eviction Lab at Princeton University

In Houston, they were 90 per cent above average, and in Minneapolis, St Paul they were 94 per cent5 above average.

With eviction moratoriums ending, many delinquent tenants are finding themselves in a tight spot. Still, some landlords are breathing a sigh of relief after months of housing people who stopped paying long ago

Green energy shift

■ Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk cautioned that the global economy places itself at risk by pursuing a rushed transition to renewable power. Energy prices in many developed countries particularly nations in western Europe heavily dependent upon renewable sources have soared following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with natural gas prices in Germany and France soaring to an order of magnitude higher than usual levels. During an energy conference in Norway, Musk remarked that “some additional exploration” of oil and gas resources “is warranted at this time.”

“Realistically I think we need to use oil and gas in the short term, because otherwise civilization will crumble,” Musk told reporters. “One of the biggest challenges the world has ever faced is the transition to sustainable energy and to a sustainable economy. That will take some decades to complete.”

See you in California

■ If you are considering coming over to California 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 to receive the ‘Special Rate of the Day’ for your advance bookings. Please contact: Jennifer at info@ramadaweho.com

Happy Holidays, Gavin Wood

Many developed countries are indeed shifting their energy portfolios toward renewables and away from conventional sources. As a result, Norwegian production of oil, natural gas, and other fossil fuels reached a peak in 2004 and has steadily declined since, according to data from the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate. More broadly, the European Union of which Norway is not a member aims to be “a climate-neutral society” by 2050 in accordance with the European Green Deal and the Paris Agreement. Meanwhile, Switzerland and Germany are among several countries progressively shuttering nuclear power plants in reaction to the 2011 meltdown in Fukushima, Japan. Germany which imported 55 per cent of its gas from Russia before the war will likely proceed with the scheduled closure of its three remaining nuclear facilities before the end of the year.

Beware brain damage

■ Taking cannabis regularly in your mid-20s can cause permanent damage to the brain and its legalization in some states has wrongly suggested to many that it is safe, the head of the National Institute on Drug Abuse recently said. Dr Nora Volkow, who has led the agency for almost two decades, warned that cannabis use among young adults was a “concern” and called for more “urgent” research into the “potential health risks” for the age group. Her agency, which is part of the National Institutes of Health, revealed that a record number of 19 to 30-year-olds were using cannabis in 2022, with one in 10 admitting to using it every day. Around 30 per cent used the drug at least once a month, with 4-in-10 having used the drug at least once last year. Numerous studies have warned that regularly using cannabis can harm brain development which continues into the mid-20s and that repeated users are more likely to struggle socially and face career and relationship problems. But it is now only fully illegal in just four states Idaho, Kansas, South Carolina and Wyoming with 19 approving it for recreational use and nearly every state already giving it the green light for medicinal use typically to treat chronic pain.

● ● ● ● At the after-show Party, Russell Morris with Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites Managing Director Alan Johnson.

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Crossword No 8B Across Down Down

167. Baronet's title

168. Family, ... & blood

169. Rugged peak

171. Altercation (3-2)

172. US symbol

175. Spotted pattern, ... dots

176. Trim, ... & terrific

179. Discovered

180. Flip (coin)

182. International trade fair

184. More submissive

185. Front of ship

186. Smash into

188. Belgrade native

189. Drinking-house

190. Charity gifts

191. Definite article

193. Cold & damp (of cellar)

194. Affirmatives

196. Abominable snowman

197. In addition

198. Stoneworker

200. TV popularity figures

205. Director, ... Howard

207. Aids

210. Or else

211. Respond too strongly

212. Feudal peasant

213. Sob

214. Moral crime

216. Formerly Persia

218. Ice hockey disc

219. Monster

220. Secret hopes

224. Hired killer

227. Rugs

229. Famed lioness

230. Bamboo rod 231. Nodules

232. One time only

233. Pant

235. Remove (brooch)

237. Entertainer, ... Coward 239. Old Testament son of Isaac

Raw vegetable dish

Garden shack

Stress

Raced

Spain's capital

Make certain

Lame walker's aid 258. Warder

Striped cat 260. Mosquito-borne disease 263. Of the eyes 264. Routine 265. Wrinkle 267. Wench's bonnet 270. Phantoms

1. Very eager

2. Overtime reimbursement, time in

3. Matches

4. Laid slates

5. Horse colour

6. Provided with personnel

7. Strange

8. Egg white

9. Come out 10. Arrival 11. Plush fabric 12. Farm vehicle 13. Composition 14. Fuel oil

15. Meat cutlet

16. Conscious (of fact)

142. Primitive art forms 143. Groups' proxies

145. US President, ... Bush (6,1) 151. Chose

154. Fencing swords

156. SE English county

159. Belonging to us

164. Oxlike antelope 169. Pickled bud 170. Up in the air 173. Has ambitions 174. Beirut is there 177. Saudi natives

178. Transports

181. Complying with 183. Pale colours

187. Passenger jet

192. Becoming more exciting (7,2)

195. Brighten up

199. Collects

201. Actor, ... Baldwin

202. Lowdown

203. Brace (oneself)

204. Abdominal area

206. Non-rural

207. Water, ... ale (4'1)

208. Little devils

209. Outlaw priest, Friar ...

213. Tiny songbird

215. Movie hero, ... Jones

217. Brief sleeps

221. Strong winds

222. Not ever

223. Buy quickly, ... up

224. ... spumante

225. Unintoxicated

226. Flower smell

228. Plain

234. Rebelliously

236. Mimic

238. Lyrical poem

240. Cigarette residue

242. Geronimo's people

243. Surrounded by 245. Tropical shrub

247. Relic 248. Run playfully 250. Due 251. In attendance 253. Open valley 255. Naming word 257. Fellow 258. Irish dances

261. Leguminous plant

262. Flattened, ... out (pastry)

265. Great Train robber, ... Biggs 266. Bowsers, petrol ... 268. Grass leaf

269. Monastery

275. Italian farewell

276. Media bulletin

278. Eire, Republic of ...

280. Reduced dangerous tension in

282. Experts

283. Peace prize city

285. Respectfully, on bended ...

287. Foggier

289. Yacht's mooring cushion

290. Roots

291. Weirder

292. Cerebral

293. Entangle

296. Book of maps

297. Crisis

299. Shillings & ...

302. Russian river

304. Fasten (to)

305. Press into pleats

306. Skinny

307. Power group

308. Nautical greeting 310. Christmas

312. Cleveland is there 313. Large hawk

Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Dean’s new single

■ The Dean Powter Band has released its new single. Wolves In The Hill is the first track to come off the new album Headwaters. The band have been described as a highenergy genre-hopping groove machine with a sound you can’t easily pin down.

Chess in charts

■ Johnny Chester has made the Country Songs Top 40 Australian Airplay Chart with his recently released single All I Have Is Me.

There’s no slowing down the Peninsula based Chess who continues to write, record and release new material on a regular basis.

At Speakeasy

■ Amy Djuric will bring the iconic songs of Carole King and Petula Clark alive at Speakeasy Theatre in Flinders St on Saturday (July 22) July.

Every moment will transport you back to the golden era of heartfelt lyrics and unforgettable melodies, says Amy.

More info: 0408 313 180 . info@speakeasytheatre.com.au

- Rob Foenander

BELL SHAKESPEARE JULY TOUR

■ Bell Shakespeare’s new production of Romeo and Juliet will tour to Arts Centre Melbourne for a two-week season from July 13-29.

Artistic Director Peter Evans’ beautifully intimate version of the play stars Jacob Warner (Macbeth, Hamlet) and Rose Riley (Hamlet, Richard 3) as the star-crossed lovers, giving a more mature exploration of the characters.

This casting, as well as the roles of Mercutio and Paris being played by women, reflects Evans’ continued interest over the past few years in selecting actors for what they bring to a role rather than being the correct age or gender, offering interesting new insights into the characters and storyline.

The production gives audiences a closer look at arguably Shakespeare’s most famous play, delving into the intensity and the heartbreak of this evocative tragedy.

The story of the young lovers’ chance meeting unfolds against an enchanting starry sky. Their forbidden love leads them down a dangerous path, and they will risk everything to break free of the unending, violent feud between their families.

Artistic Director Peter Evans said: “I am excited that perennial favourite Romeo and Juliet is our first full production in The Neilson Nutshell. This early tragedy from Shakespeare is endlessly fascinating. Romeo and Juliet is of course

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the saddest of sad plays but also one of the funniest and naughtiest tragedies ever written.

“It is a tragedy of accidents where a community’s selfish, ancient feud fatally impacts the young people.

“In The Neilson Nutshell (Sydney) this is raw and contemporary, and you are up close and personal with this great play.

“I am pleased to continue my collaboration with Rose Riley and Jacob Warner as Juliet and Romeo.

“Funny, irreverent, and fearless actors who take these great roles by the scruff of the neck. Not to be missed.

“We are also pleased to be taking our ‘Nutshell’ production to the semi-circular space of the Fairfax Studio at the Arts Centre in Melbourne , so wonderful for Shakespeare.”

Alongside Warner and Riley, the cast includes Bell Shakespeare Founding Artistic Director John Bell’s daughter Lucy Bell, Blazey Best, James Evans, Alex King, Robert Menzies, Kyle Morrison, Monica Sayers and Leinad Walker.

The creative team includes Set and Costume Designer Anna Tregloan, Lighting Designer Benjamin Cisterne , Composer and Sound Designer Max Lyandvert, Movement and Fight Director Nigel Poulton, Dramaturg James Evans, and Text Consultant Ben Crystal. - Contributed

Observations with Matt Bissett-Johnson with Matt Bissett-Johnson

● ● Johnny Chester

● ● Jacon Warner and Rose Riley.

Sport

EARLY MARKET FOR KING CHARLES III STAKES

■ Neds Betting has opened up a market on the King Charles III Stakes over 1600 metres, at Randwick on October 14, before nominations.

Some good gallopers head the fancies list. Hong Kong star, Romantic Warrior, a multiple Group One winner, will target the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley on October 28.

Neds have the good English galloper, Light Infantry, a four-year old prepared by leading trainer, David Simcock, also on top.

On the second line is the early Melbourne Cup favourite, Without A Fight, now with the Freedman team.

He didn’t put in when unplaced in the Melbourne Cup , and was then left with Freedmans to see what they could do.

That he did, winning the Sky 022 , in good fashion, over 2200 metres.

Next is the good Victorian galloper, Mr Brightside, well in this and rightly so.

He has clashed with and beaten some of the best racing in Australia

By the Hayes sire, Bullbars , he won the Doncaster this year in great style. His record reads 23 starts for 11 wins,with two seconds and two thirds.

He always puts in, and has already won over $9 million in stake earnings.

Next we have the champion Western Australian mare Amelia’s Jewel, an outstanding competitor, and recently was a great second in the Quokka event.

Her run was magnificent after drawing the outside of the 16 runners over the 1200 metre classic.

After being last to the turn, she absolutely flashed home going down narrowly to top sprinter, Overpass.

After this main event she could race in Victoria, in some of the top sprint races, maybe at Flemington in the spring.

Alligator Blood is one of the best going around and a winner of the Champions Mile at Flemington in Cup Week last year, beating the likes of Anamoe etc.

Back on April 1 he finished well out of it in the Doncaster Mile after being up with them, but at that stage appeared to have had enough.

The James Cummings trained Cascadian is one of the best milers going around and has been a big bonus for the all blue team.

He proved too good for a good field in winning the Australian Cup at Flemington on March 25, with a strong run.

The eight-year old is still going strong, and with the Australian Cup win took his earnings to over nearly $9 million.

The distance of 1600 metres in the big one here is his pet distance.

On the next line is the good mare, Fan Girl, prepared by the master trainer, Chris Waller, and is right up there with the best.

She possibly put in best run ever at her last start, when a great second to the champion horse, Anamoe, in the George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill over 2000 metres on March 18.

At that stage she had won five races with five minor placings from her 17 starts.

She has been mixing with the best of late, and will be right in this here.record six wins from her seven starts.

Ted Ryan

Dundeel, and won with grace in the Champagne Stakes over 1600 metres beating a classy field. He had no luck in the Golden Slipper, everything went wrong, completely forget about that run.

He has had five starts for three wins and a fourth. One of the most consistent going around is the Annabel Neasham trained Mounga.

By the Cox Plate winner, Savabeel, he always puts in.

Back on April 8, he ran a terrific race to run second to the international horse, Dubai Honour, in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes with Anamoe relegated to third spot.

So far in his career he has accumulated over $4 million in stake earnings, and is always in there punching away.

One that I really fancy is the young New Zealand horse, Kovalica , who won the

Queensland Derby in great fashion back on May 27. Until then he had only had eight starts for five wins, with the Derby six from nine, with two thirds.

I like him very much and feel he is a Caulfield Cup horse.

Another New Zealander, Legarto, won the Australian Guineas at Flemington back on March 4 at Flemington, and did it in fine style. The filly is by Proisir, and at that stage made her record six wins from her seven starts.

Caulfield update

■ I refer to the update of the Caulfield race track in Inside Racing.

Part of the Melbourne Racing Clubs $ 575 million masterplan is underway with their return back on Saturday June 4th.

The plan incorporates the existing course proper track upgrade, along with the construction of the new ‘Heath’ inner track, and facilities re-construction (race-day stalls, mounting yard, administration buildings etc.) is well underway and on schedule.

Senior trainers and ATA Committee members Mick Kent and Pat Carey, were invited to inspect the development.

They saw that works are progressing well, with the base for the inner track and crossover points for the existing inspection, some 100,000 square metres of turf is due to be laid over the following weeks.

This would complete course-proper construction elements.

The new inner Heath track is 28 metres wide, with a 308 metre home straight, which-will require additional time for “settling in“.

It will initially provide trialling options, prior to being introduced to racing in February-March, next year.

The Melbourne Racing Club is planning to hold Wednesday Twilight meetings on this track at this time.

● ● Ben Hayes and JD Hayes. Racing Photos.

● ● Annabel Neasham with Zaaki (GB). Racing Photos.

One to keep your eye on is the promising young galloper, Militarize, who turns three on August 1, and has a ton of ability. He is by the champion New Zealand sire,

RED, WHITE AND BLUE AT CHARLTON

■ Charlton commenced the week on Monday July 3 with their annual American Independence Day meeting attracting a small seven event program and those attending enjoyed the promotion with plenty of Red, White and Blue on display to mark the occasion.

■ The cries of joy could be heard on course as Junortoun part-owner/trainer Tarah McNamara’s 4Y0 Danny Bouchea-Windsor Block mare Poppy Popstar greeted the judge in the Meadowlands And Entertainment Trotters Mobile over 2100 metres.

Driven by Ellen Tormey, Poppy Popstar settled one/one from gate two as Dealers Knock led from gate four. Easing three wide approaching the final bend to issue a challenge, Poppy Popstar joined the leader on turning and did best to prevail by head, with Kyvalley Helen third 6.1 metres away after trailing the front runner. The mile rate 2-03.

It was Tarah’s third winner with Poppy Popstar winning at Maryborough in February and Delightful Mia at Melton in March 2022.

■ The aptly name Yankee Lover trained at Kyabram by Mick Blackmore was successful in the USA Charlton Partnership Trotters Handicap over 2100 metres.

Given a sweet passage by Jordan Leedham, Yankee Lover after stepping safely from barrier five settled just off the speed as Namoscar (barrier three) led before being crossed by Wish Upon A Dream (Mick Bellman from barrier four) and Sonny Brooke (20m) going forward to race exposed.

When Maestro (10m) was sent forward approaching the bell only to be trapped wide for the rest of the journey, Yankee Lover immediately latched to his back before switching inside him approaching the home turn to join the leader.

Dashing clear in the straight, Yankee Lover scored by 5.7 metres from Wish Upon A Dream returning a mile rate of 2-03.7. Baarlinee after galloping just after the start and dropping back to be six pegs, weaved in-between runners on turning to finish third albeit 18.1 metres away.

■ Hamilton part-owner/trainer Shannon Edwards’ 5Y0 Blissful Hall-Miles Of Smiles mare Asmileandawinx chalked up her seventh success by taking the Tim Tetrick USA Ambassador Pace over 2100 metres in a rate of 1-58.7.

Driven to perfection (as expected) by James Herbertson, Asmileandawinx led from gate four and kicked right away prior to the home turn, winning by 4.9 metres in advance of The Missing Sock which trailed, with Four Star Saint third 4.6 metres back after going forward from gate three on the second line to race in the open.

■ Burrumbeet trainer/driver Michael Stanley had an enjoyable afternoon by winning a double – 4Y0 Bettors Delight-Ideal Reality gelding Ultimate Missile leading all of the way in the 2100 metre Celebrating July 4th Independence Day Pace and 3Y0 Vincent-Shakeilah colt Yahoo doing similar in the Ames Australia Pace over 1609 metres.

Used sprint lane

■ Geelong raced on Tuesday and Elliminyt trainer Daniel Laird snared the Jim’s Mowing Pace over 1609 metres with Goodtime Stryker, a 7Y0 Shadyshark Hanover-Graces Beach gelding driven by John Caldow.

Trailing the pacemaker Cornish Smuggler (gate six) from the pole, Goodtime Stryker used the sprint lane to blouse the leader by 1.7 metres, with old timer Johnny Redcoat (one/three – three wide last lap) third 1.5 metres back. The mile rate 1-59.8.

It was Goodtime Stryker’s first victory since September 2020 when successful at Globe Derby Park.

Both Dunnstown trainer John Murphy and nephew Declan landed a double on the night as did Hamilton reinswoman Jackie Barker. Nine year old Village Jasper-Margaret Eden gelding Oscar Bravo after racing exposed from gate three gained a one/one passage in the GHRC Xmas In July 21st July Pace over 2100 metres and when sent forward three wide in the last lap sustained the run to register a 1.7 metre margin in 2-03. over Paddy Mach (gate four) which led, with Carramar Sanchez third 2.1 metres back third after using the sprint lane to no avail.

Smart 6Y0 Lawman-Granuaile gelding Cork

Harness Racing

gelding Cresco Threepeat was tough in taking the 1690 metre Jarvis Delahey Contractors Pace. Settling three back in the moving line from gate three, Cresco Threepeat went forward in the last lap to join the leader Nifty Jolt prior to the home turn and outstayed his rivals to register a 1.7 metre victory from Beryls Grin who was game after racing exposed from the extreme draw. Nicolescruiser was third 3 metres back after following the winner throughout. The mile rate 1-58.

■ Another local winner was Kiwi bred 4Y0 Kadabra-October Rain gelding Antonov for Stephen O’Donoghue and Bec Bartley in the Your Sold Real Estate Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres.

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after going forward from outside the front line in the 2100 metre Evolution Lodge Trotters Mobile led for most of the trip to account for Kyvalley Paint (four pegs which dashed away out wide in the home straight) by 15.9 metres. Little Tedey (three pegs), was third 1.4 metres back. The mile rate 2-01.5.

■ Veteran Hamilton trainer Jim Barker provided the first of granddaughter Jackie’s victories when his 13Y0 Village Jasper-Glory Girl gelding Glorious Finale led throughout from barrier three in the TeamZav Win $25,000 4 August Trotters Handicap over 2100 metres in a nail biting finish.

The margin a nose from No Biggie which trailed from barrier two before angling off his back on turning. Mielicki (four pegs – five pegs) was third 13.8 metres away. The mile rate 203.8.

Joining forces with relative Kelvin Barker aboard 5Y0 Shadow Play mare Smooth Techy in the Get Well Gerry Nicholls Pace over 1609 metres, Smooth Techy led all of the way to greet the judge by a head from a death-seating Malibu Jack, with Heavenly Brigade a half head away third after racing three wide from the rear in the final circuit. The rate 1-59.

■ Smart 6Y0 Lawman-Granuaile gelding Cork after going forward from outside the front line in the 2100 metre Evolution Lodge Trotters Mobile led for most of the trip to account for Kyvalley Paint (four pegs which dashed away out wide in the home straight) by 15.9 metres. Little Tedey (three pegs), was third 1.4 metres back. The mile rate 2-01.5.

Shepp. action

■ Another 10 race card was held at Shepparton on Wednesday with action aplenty throughout the night.

■ Albury trainer Ronnie Calleja has been a regular at Shepparton meetings over the years and Downbytheseaside-Missy Elliott gelding Binalong Night was successful in the Hunter Rural 3Y0 Vicbred Maiden Pace over 1690 metres when making his fourth race appearance. It was another James Herbertson classic drive as Binalong Night scorched away from gate five to lead before being eased to allow Barny Bill (gate three) to cross him.

Using the sprint lane, Binalong Night finished best to blouse the leader by a head on the wire. Local hope Kialla Kid (one/three – three wide last lap) to lead on turning was third 4.3 metres away. The mile rate 1-59.2.

The heavily supported ex-Kiwi Major Thinker ($1.40) from the Narrandera stable of Ellen Bartley after racing exposed finished distressed 140 metres away and was found to have suffered atrialfibrillation.

■ Tallygaroopna trainer/driver Mark Lee snared the Jims Diggers Pace over 2190 metres with Victortheinflictor, a 4Y0 gelded son of For A Reason and Riddle Me That. Given an easy time three pegs from the pole, ‘Victpr’ was eased three wide on turning and ran home strongly to nab Macs A Dude (gate two) which trailed the leader Maggacis (gate four) before joining him on the final bend. Maggacis held third. The margins a head by 2.5 metres in a rate of 2-00.1.

■ Popular Girgarre East trainer/driver Gary (Peko) Pekin’s team have been going great guns of late and 7Y0 Blissful Hall-Duck And Run

Making his Aussie debut, Antonov began fast to lead from gate four before surrendering to Hold That Gold at the bell after being pressured.

Coming away from the inside shortly after, Antonov was too tough at the business end, scoring by 4.9 metres from Menewa (one/one last lap), with Ee Be Mac (three pegs – behind leader at bell) third 5.7 metres back. The mile rate 202.5.

Kilmore 11 events

■ Kilmore raced on Thursday with a big eleven race card and anyone who has been following Allendale trainer Adam Stephens’ team of late would be well in front as most of them are always in the placings and ever reliable 5Y0 Union Guy-Alberts Belle mare Ruby Wingate kept the record going by winning the Jet Roofing Pace over 1690 metres with Ryan Duffy in the sulky.

Beginning fast from gate five, Ruby Wingate couldn’t cross Lightning Dash (gate three) and was left in the open. Gaining cover after Regal Rock (three pegs) came away from the markers to race exposed with a circuit to travel, Ruby Wingate got the breather she needed and when eased four wide in the straight, ran on best to prevail by 2.1 metres over a game Regal Rock in 1-57.9. Holi Starzzz after trailing the leader last lap was third a nose away.

■ Wallan trainer Ruth Shinn and son Chris landed the 1690 metre Carlton & United Breweries Pace with 4Y0 A Rockroll Dance-Shes Pinkalicious gelding Archaa who in doing so brought up two wins in succession on the circuit.

Bred and raced by husband Noel and long time racing partner Carl O’Dwyer, Archaa was given a lovely one/one passage from gate two as Good Feelings led from gate three.

Angling three wide running into the final bend, Archaa finished his race off well to record a 2 metre margin in advance of Our Princess Di which trailed the winner easing outside him on the home turn. Diegos Diamond (three pegs) used the sprint lane for third 1.8 metres back. The mile rate 1-57.

■ Pipers Creek (Kyneton) trainer/driver Tony Xiriha’s 8Y0 Red Samuri-Spinster Clare gelding Buslin Brody chalked up his 5th success in 69 outings when victorious in the TAB Long May We Play Trotters Mobile over 1690 metres.

Starting from the extreme draw, Buslin Brody was set alight from the rear racing for the bell and with full speed up, was able to cross the pacemaker and stablemate Primz Luck driven by son Ben.

Holding a handy lead on turning, Buslin Brody defied all challengers to register an easy 13 metre victory over Major Max (one/one – three wide last lap to trail the winner prior to the home turn) giving the Macedon Ranges district the quinella. Dances after being shuffled back mid-race ran on late for third 3.7 metres away. The mile rate 2-00.5.

■ Kialla trainer Isabel Walsh’s most consistent Creatine-Nomistakingpegasus 4Y0 gelding Bodybuilder (Leigh Sutton) finally cracked it for a win after leading throughout from gate three in the Garrard’s Horse and Hound Maiden Trotters Mobile over 1690 metres when having his 11th race start (6 placings), just lasting by a head from polemarker Tara Tuff along the sprint lane after trailing. Locol trainer Alex Hurley’s Massif Central (three pegs – three wide home straight) was an encourageable third 1.5 metres away. The mile rate 2-02.9.

Double Day

■ Two meetings Friday – Melton and Mildura.

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This Week

■ Monday – Yarra Valley, Tuesday –Shepparton, Wednesday – Bendigo, Thursday – Ballarat, Friday – Melton/Mildura, Saturday – Kilmore, Sunday – Stawell

At Melton Kialla’s Stephen Boyington was a welcome winner when consistent trained and driven 4Y0 Love You-My Valerie gelding Kings Guard scored in the Benstud Standardbred Trotters Mobile over 2240 metres.

Giving his backers a scare when galloping in the score-up, Kings Guard (gate seven) settled with most of the field ahead of him as Im Bobby surprisingly led from gate two before handing over to Im Above The Law (gate four).

Letting rip with a lightning burst of speed racing for the bell, Kings Guard led for the final circuit to register a strong 3.8 metre margin over Im Above The Law returning a rate of 2-00.3. Meadow Valley Star after going forward to join the leader at the bell was third 1.7 metres away.

■ The fast class race at Mildura, the $10,000 Des Tobin Appreciation Pace over 1790 metres saw Strathfieldsaye trainer Julie Douglas quinella the event with 7Y0 Art Major-Fleets

Pocket gelding Mighty Flying Art (Ryan Sanderson) leading throughout from gate three to defeat one time Mildura ‘horse of the year’ stablemate Bernie Winkle (three pegs from gate six) by 6.4 metres in 1-58.2. Stormont Star which trailed the leader was third a neck away.

The long odds-on favourite Rick Reilly another stablemate of the first two was found wanting after racing exposed from gate five 3.9 metres away.

- Len Baker

News Extra Bloom

■ Melbourne Theatre Company’s new Australian musical, Bloom, is heading into its final weeks of rehearsals ahead of its first preview audience at the Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse on Tuesday (July 18)

From Tom Gleisner (Working Dog) the co-creator behind some of Australia’s most beloved films ( The Castle, The Dish) and TV shows (Utopia, Have You Been Paying Attention?), in collaboration with singer, actor and composer Katie Weston, Bloom is a new authentically Australian big-hearted musical comedy that celebrates the power music has to connect us across generations.

Directed by Dean Bryant, and dripping with Aussie satire and humour, Bloom sees comedian Anne Edmonds star alongside Vidya Makan, Frankie J. Holden, Evelyn Krape, Maria Mercedes, Eddie Muliaumaseali’i, John O’May, Christina O’Neill, Jackie Rees and Slone Sudiro

Accessible Arts

■ Accessible Arts is excited to announce that applications are now open for ArtScreen 2023. Now in its fourth year, ArtScreen supports video artists with disability to develop new works to be screened at the Museum of Contemporary Art in celebration of International Day of People with Disability.

This prestigious program creates unique opportunities for underrepresented artists, providing support through a professional mentorship and up to $22,500 of funding and industry support towards the production of their work.

This valuable initiative broadens engagement with, and appreciation of, the distinctive insights and skills of people with disability. Previous ArtScreen work has gone on to be further developed.

BROADFORD RESERVES STUN REBELS

Scoreboard

Women’s Football

■ Outer East. Division 1. Pakenham, 7.10 (52) d Monbulk 1.2 (8). Healesville

4.10 (34) d Upwey-Tecoma 0.0 (0). Berwick Springs 6.6 (42) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 2.1 (13).

Division 2. Wandin 5.5 (35) d Seville

5.3 (33). Belgrave 5.8 (38) d Hallam 1.2 (8). Yarra Junction 8.13 (61) d ThorntonEildon 1.4 (10).

■ Northern. Division 1. Montmorency

1 7.4 (46) d Banyule 3.1 (19). Diamond Creek Women’s 1 9.8 (62) d Darebin

Women’s 1 3.6 (24). Eltham 8.8 (56) d West Preston Lakeside 1 1.8 (14).

Division 2. Whittlesea 7.9 (51) d Hurstbridge 3.6 (24). St Mary’s 16.14 (110) d Mernda 0.1 (1). Greensborough 6.4 (40) d

Fitzroy Stars 5.8 (38). Heidelberg: Bye.

Division 3. Darebin Women’s 2 3.3 (21) d Diamond Creek Women’s 2 1.2 (8).

Heidelberg West 8.14 (62) d North Heidelberg 3.1 (19). Wallan v West Preston Lakeside 2. Montmorency 2 9.13 (67) d Laurimar 0.0 (0).

Country Leagues

■ Goulburn Valley Football League.

Seniors. Euroa 7.11 (53) d Benalla 4.8 (32). Mooroopna 10.8 (68) d Shepparton

7.6 (48). Kyabram 10.12 (72) d Rochester

4.5 (29). Seymour 10.7 (67) d Mansfield

7.11 (53). Shepparton Swans 10.12 (72)

d Shepparton United 5.4 (34). Echuca 14.9 (93) d Tatura 3.2 (20).

Reserves. Euroa 16.11 (107) d Benalla

2.2 (14). Shepparton 8.12 (60) d

Mooroopna 2.9 (21). Kyabram 18.16 (126)

d Rochester 0.3 (3). Seymour 4.14 (38) d

Mansfield 2.6 (18). Shepparton Swans

15.13 (103) d Shepparton United 4.5 (29).

Echuca 9.7 (61) d Tatura 4.7 (31).

Under 18. Benalla 20.17 (137) d Euroa

0.2 (2). Mooroopna 6.10 (46) d Shepparton

5.7 (37). Kyabram 8.4 (52) d Rochester

4.9 (33). Seymour 2.9 (20) d Mansfield

1.13 (19). Shepparton Swans 14.9 (93) d

Shepparton United 3.6 (24). Tatura v Echuca.

■ Kyabram District Football League.

Seniors. Rushworth v Violet Town. Lancaster

16.12 (108) d Undera 2.2 (14). Avenel

10.7 (67) d Girgarre 5.5 (35). Nagambie

14,15 (99) d Tallygaroopna 5.3 (33).

Longwood 7.9 (51) d Dookie United 7.7 (49). Shepparton East 25.20 (170) d

Merrigum 1.0 (6). Murchison-Toolamba

7.14 (56) d Stanhope 3.7 (25).

Reserves. Rushworth 7.17 (59) d Vio-

let Town 3.5 (23). Lancaster 18.13 (181)

d Undera 2.4 (16). Girgarre 3.7 (25) d

Avenel 3.6 (24). Nagambie 7.11 (53) d

Tallygaroopna 5.5 (35). Dookie United 14.13 (97) d Longwood 1.1 (7). Shepparton East

11.8 (74) d Merrigum 4.8 (32). Murchison-

Toolamba 7.9 (51) d Stanhope 0.0 (0).

Under 18. Nagambie 20.16 (136) d

Longwood 1.1 (7). Undera 6.6 (42) d

Lancaster 4.7 (31). Violet Town 22.15 (147)

d Girgarre 1.2 (8). Murchison-Toolamba

15.14 (104) d Stanhope 1.1 (7). Bye:

Avenel, Dookie United, Merrigum, Rushworth, Shepparton East, Tallygaroopna. ■ Riddell District Football League.

Seniors. Wallan 22.15 (147) d Western

Rams 1.2 (8). Woodend-Hesket 8.6 (54) d

Lancefield 4.8 (32). Riddell 5.5 (35) d

Macedon 4.7 (33). Melton Centrals 9.7 (61) d Romsey 7.12 (54). Diggers Rest: Bye.

Reserves. Wallan 13.20 (98) d Western Rams 3.3 (21). Woodend-Hesket 14.9 (93) d Lancefield 4.2 (26). Riddell 10.5 (65) d Macedon 5.7 (37). Romsey 8.12 (60) d Melton Centrals 6.4 (40). Diggers Rest: Bye.

Under 19.5. Wallan 6.7 (43) d Woodend-Hesket 1.5 (11). Macedon 5.6 (36) d Riddell 1.5 (11). Romsey v Melton Centrals. Gisborne Giants: Bye.

■ The Outer East League 2023 season Round 11 was the Indigenous Round and saw the Rebels travel to Broadford to play two games of football and four games of netball.

The Reserves struggled to get into gear at any stage of the game, kicking one goal in each of the four quarters whilst the home side was able to convert their opportunities in front of goal in a low scoring game, Alexandra 4.8 (32) to Broadford 6.7 (43). Awards: Shepparton Volkswagen – Angus Smith, Ampol fuel card –Michael Coombs, Alex Sportspower – Tom Meggitt, Buxton Hotel – Jake Steyger.

The Seniors kicked three goals to one against the breeze in the first quarter before adding five unanswered goals in the second quarter to hold a handy lead at half time. The Rebels kicked five goals to one in the third quarter, Broadford kicking four goals to three in the last quarter, Will Stewart a focal point up forward with seven goals, Alexandra 16.8 (104) to Broadford 6.7 (43). Awards: Incentives – Mitch Parker, Will Stewart and Ben Cooper, Buxton Hotel – Ryan Lucas. Volunteer award – Julie Steyger. Netball Awards

A-Grade lost 27 – 68: Incentive – Caitlan Haggis, Corner Hotel / Grant St Grocer – Mia Rouget.

B-Grade lost 19 – 93: Incentive – Sarah Mooney, Corner Hotel / Grant St Grocer – Ash Creighton.

C-Grade lost 14 – 41: Incentive – Penny Van Lierop, Corner Hotel / Grant St Grocer –Emiliah Del Conte.

Under 17 won 14 – 10: Incentive – Caeley Palmer, Corner Hotel / Grant St Grocer –MaddyNorthmore.

Thursday’s Rebel Raffles continued last Thursday and we thank our sponsors Swenrick Constructions, Yarck Hotel, Reddrops Foodworks / Houseboat Sales Lake Eildon, Eildon Bakery / Yarck Meat and Produce, Alexandra Quality Meats / AFNC canteen, Yea Chinese Restaurant / Bailey Funerals with the winners Sally Hill, Dawn Jack, Natalie Gregg, Troy Surkitt, Mary Pearson and Ben Cooper. The Swenrick Constructions Joker Jackpot was not won and will be worth $1300 next Thursday so come along for your chance to win a prize.

This coming Saturday the senior club football and netball teams have the bye as part of the split round.

On Thursday there is no senior football or netball training at Rebel Park, no senior meals and no raffle, everything to resume as normal the following Thursday, July 20.

Sunday

In Round 9 of the season, the Alexandra Football Netball Club junior football teams had a bye, but the Alexandra Red netball Under 11 and Under 13 teams hosted Tabilk at Rebel Park, the rest of the netball teams having a bye.

Under 11s Netball

Alexandra Red 16 defeated Tabilk 8 Foodworks – Zelda Van Lierop, Alexandra Bakery and Café – Ruby Birmingham, Miljkovic Family – Zoe Coller.

Under 13s Netball

Alexandra Red 9 defeated Tabilk 5 Foodworks – Ruby Friswell, Alexandra Bakery and Café – Ivy Miljkovic, Miljkovic Family – Zoe Mullins

A very big thank you to the above award sponsors for their continued support of our junior footballers and netballers in 2023.

Next Sunday (July 16), Alexandra junior football teams travel to Broadford for four games of football – Under 9, Under 10, Under 12 and Under 14, together with under 11, under 13 and under 15 Alexandra Black netball teams. The three Alexandra Red netball teams travel to Kings Park to play Seymour. Alexandra’s Under 16 football team hosts Tatura at Rebel Park.

If anyone can assist with the canteen on home games during the season please speak to Melissa Crane and Shona Miljkovic to go on the roster.

Thank you to all the families that have paid their season 2023 junior football and netball player memberships and any families that have not done so yet, it would be appreciated if you could attend to this as soon as possible.

If you have any queries, please contact Club President Ray Steyger on 5772 2627.

- Ray Steyger

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2023

Free in

OE DIV. 2 SCOREBOARD

SENIORS

ALEXANDRA ........... 3.3, 8.4, 13.7, 16.6 (104)

BROADFORD ................ 1.1, 1.4, 2.6, 6.7 (43)

Best. Alexandra: Mitch Parker, William Stewart, Ben Cooper, Ryan Lucas, Harrison Kelly, Nick Meehan. Broadford: Jayden Welch, Liam Lucas, Jayme Ruedion, Adam Miles, Tom Knight, Jason Harris.

YARRA GLEN ............ 1.1, 6.3, 12.3, 12.4 (76)

YARRA JUNC. ............... 1.3, 2.6, 2.7, 5.7 (37)

Best. Yarra Glen: Thomas Sullivan, Ben Ashton, Callum Tucker, Heath Chamberlain, Ryan Smith, Josh Hawkins. Yarra Junction: Luke Spaulding, Dylan Cawsey, Brayden Mead, Hori Jury, Ewan Wadsworth, Andre Dos Santos.

RESERVES

BROADFORD ................ 2.1, 4.2, 5.5, 6.7 (43)

ALEXANDRA .................. 1.0, 2.2, 3.5, 4.8 (32)

Best. Broadford: Ashley Cameron, Sean Duggan, Neil Johnson, declan Teohaere, Caleb Blay, David Hussey. Alexandra: Angus Smith, Michael Coombs, Jake Steyger, Beau Scott, Bailey Goschnick, Tommy Meggitt.

YARRA GLEN .............. 3.2, 6.4, 9.6, 10.8 (66)

YARRA JUNC. ................. 0.2, 2.3, 2.4, 4.5 (28)

Best. Yarra Glen: Stirling Twite-Moore, Daniel Kelly, Ash Bryans, Daniel Galbraith, Max Forbes, Liam Bull. Yarra Junction: Wayne Robertson, Aron Stewart, Damien Thomson, Sean Jordan, Alex Ganson.

LADDERS

DIVISION 2. SENIORS. 1. WarburtonMillgrove, 245.86, 36. 2. Alexandra, 200.67, 32. 3. Powelltown, 165.87, 32. 4. Yarra glen, 76.24, 20. 5. Broadford, 42.85, 8. 6. Yarra Junction, 47.02, 0. RESERVES. 1. Warburton-Millgrove, 564.14, 40. 2. Powelltown, 169.95, 28. 3. Alexandra, 140.40, 28. 4. Broadford, 66.84, 12. 5. Yarra Junction, 58.58, 12. 6. Yarra Glen, 23.48, 8.

NFNL Juniors

■ Under 16 Girls Red. Montmorency v Mernda. Diamond Creek Womens 2 7.6 (48) d Wallan 2.8 (20). Eltham 5.5 (35) d Darebin Womens 4.7 (31).

Under 16 Red. Research 23.21 (159) d Kilmore White 4.9 (33). Epping 10.11 (71) d South Morang Gold 7.6 (48). Laurimar 22.7 (139) d Eltham Red 6.8 (44).

Under 17.5 Blue. Montmorency 13.8 (86) d West Preston Lakeside 6.2 (32). Yarrambat 8.6 (54) d Diamond Creek Blue 6.12 (48). Eltham 7.13 (55) d Laurimar 6.11 (47).

Whittlesea 13.10 (88) d Epping 6.13 (49).

Under 17.5 Red. Greensborough 21.19 (145) d Diamond Creek Red 5.5 (35). Research 18.12 (120) d Wallan 6.7 (43). South Morang 11.10 (76) d Kilmore 6.8 (44).

Under 18 Girls Blue. Diamond Creek Womens 3.9 (27) d South Morang 1.5 (11). Eltahm 8.9 (57) d Laurimar 0.1 (1). Montmorency 3.4 (22) d Yarrambat 1.1 (7). Whittlesea: Bye.

NFNL Sunday

South Morang 1.0 (6).

Under 12 Blue. Yarrambat 9.11 (65) d Eltham Black 2.1 (13). Montmorency Black 10.5 (65) d Wallan 2.5 (17). Diamond Creek 7.2 (44) d Mernda Blue 3.5 (23). Greensborough 4.3 (27) d Whittlesea 3.8 (26).

Under 12 Girls Red. Kilmore 7.3 (45) d Darebin Womens 1.2 (8). Mernda 1.2 (8) d Whittlesea 0.1 (1). Research 3.4 (22) d Wallan 0.2 (2).

Under 12 Green. Montmorency White 7.2 (44) d Mill Park 6.4 (40). West Ivanhoe 4.6 (30) d Laurimar Teal 0.0 (0). Kinglake v Keon Park. Hurstbridge 5.5 (35) d Thomastown 4.4 (28).

Under 13 Blue. Greensborough White 8.4 (52) d South Morang Blue 0.3 (3). Yarrambat 7.13 (55) d Eltham Black 3.7 (25). Montmorency 2.7 (19) d Mernda 1.7 (13).

Under 13 Red. Research 10.10 (70) d Diamond Creek Demons 3.2 (2). Greensborough Green 8.7 (55) d Lauirmar Black 5.9 (39). West Preston Lakeside 9.9 (63) d Diamond Creek Devils 5.7 (37).

Under 13 Green. Panton Hill 12.9 (81) d South Morang Gold 2.0 (12). Wallan Black 4.8 (32)

d Epping 0.2 (2). Whittlesea 5.2 (32) d Laurimar 1.4 (10). South Morang 3.2 (20) d Eltham 2.2 (14).

Under 14 Red. South Morang 7.5 (47) d Montmorency 5.10 (40). Research 9.4 (58) d Epping 1.4 (10). Diamond Creek 7.16 (58) d Greensborough 2.4 (16).

Under 14 Green. West PrestonLakeside 4.5 (29) d West Ivanhoe 3.4 (22). Eltham Red 3.6 (24) d Laurimar Teal 3.4 (220. Mernda Red v Wallan. Hurstbridge: Bye.

Under 15 Blue. Yarrambat 6.10 (46) d Montmorency Black 3.9 (27). Mill Park Blue 9.9 (63) d Eltham Black 7.5 (47).

Diamond Creek 12.20 (92) d Wallan 3.4 (22).

Under 15 Red. Whittlesea 19.16 (130) d Montmorency White 4.8 (32). South Morang 14.10 (94) d Eltham Red 6.6 (42).

Laurimar Teal 6.4 (40) d Mill Park White 4.10 (34). Greensborough 7.6 (48) d

Mernda 5.5 (35).

Under 16 Girls Blue. Diamond Creek Womens 3.16 (34) d Research 3.4 (22).

Laurimar 3.4 (22) d Yarrambat 1.4 (10).

Whittlesea: Bye.

Under 16 Blue. Yarrambat 9.9 (63) d Whittlesea 8.11 (59). Eltham Red 9.11 (65) d South Morang Blue 6.8 (44). Montmorency 16.12 (108) d Mernda 7.7 (49). Kilmore Blue: Bye.

NFNL Netball

■ Section 1. North Heidelberg 12 73 d

Bundoora 1 51. Heat 1 51 d North Heidelberg 3 34. North Heidelberg 1 72 d Diamond Creek 1 46.

Section 2. Heat 21 30 d Hurstbridge 1

23. Bundoora 2 41 d North Heidelberg 4

36. Montmorency 1 36 d Bundoora 3 32.

Section 3. North Heidelberg 5 33 d Hume 1 23. Watsonia 1 23 d Greensborough

1 14. North Heidelberg 6 40 d Thomastown

1 26. Lalor 1: Bye.

Section 4. Kinglake 1 32 d Watsonia 2

29. Heidelberg West 1 25 d South Morang

1 17. Heat 1 28 d Greensborough 2 26. Epping 1 33 d Hurstbridge 2 23.

Section 5. Fitzroy Stars 1 19 d Kilmore

1 12. Montmorency 2 26 d Thomastown

20. Whittlesea 1 29 d Lalor 2 24. Heat 4 24 d Heat 5 20. Bundoora 4 25 d Hazel Glen 1 18.

Section 6. Panton Hill 1 28 d Epping 4

15. Epping 2 27 d Bundoora 5 19. Kilmore

2 27 d Hume 2 22. St Mary’s 35 d Diamond Creek 2 32.

Section 7. Heat 6 26 drew with La Trobe

1 26. Hurstrbidge 3 27 d Bundoora 6 24. Watsonia 3 30 d Kilmore 5 14. Thomastown 4 32 d Montmorency 3 16.

Section 8. La Trobe 24 d Whittlesea 2 21. Greensborough 3 43 d Kilmore 3 16. Montmorency 4 34 d Diamond Creek 3 21. Northcote Park 1 32 d South Morang 2 12.

Thomastown 3 27 d Bundoora 7 21.

Section 9. Epping 5 30 d Hurstbridge

4 29. West Ivanhoe 1 v Bundoora 9. Kilmore 4 31 d Epping 3 25. Lower Plenty 1 46 d Heat 7 13.

Section 10. kinglake 2 28 d Watsonia 4 20. Montmorency 5 42 d South Morang 3 21. Lalor 3 23 d Heidelberg West 2 12. Hurstbridge 5 25 d Bundoora 8 20. Heat 8 47 d Heat 9 15.

Section 11. Kilmore 6 31 d Thomastown 5 25. West Preston Lakeside 1 20 d Hazel Glen 2 17. La Trobe 2 22 d Fitzroy Stars 2 15. Epping 6 28 d Epping 7 11. Bundoora 10 27 drew with Watsonia 5 27.

Section 12. Whittlesea 3 26 d Hurstbridge 6 21. Kilmore 7 25 d Bundoora 12 18. Montmorency 6 26 d Hazel Glen 3 15. Epping 8 34 d Bundoora 11 11.

Section 13. Hazel Glen 4 43 d Hazel Glen 5 8. Heat 10 23 d South Morang 4 12. Bundoora 13 29 d Epping 9 10.

OE Netball

■ Division 1 A-Grade. Healesville 40 d Yea 36. Seville 49 d Emerald 42. ROC 32 d Berwick Springs 21. Belgrave: Bye.

Division 1 B-Grade. Belgrave 46 d Hallam 30. Yea 22 d Healesville 16. Seville 73 d Emerald 38. ROC 59 d Berwick Springs 16.

Division 1 C-Grade. Healesville 30 d Yea 14. Seville 49 d Emerald 28. ROC 55 d Berwick Springs 13. Belgrave: Bye.

Division 1 D-Grade. Hallam 27 d Belgrave 21. Seville 56 d Emerald 15. ROC 29 d Berwick Springs 9. Healesville: Bye.

Division 2 A-Grade. Yarra Glen 57 d Yarra Junction 41. Broadford 69 d Alexandra 27. July 15: Warburton-Millgrove v Powelltown.

Division 2 B-Grade. Yarra Glen 50 d Yarra Junction 16. Broadford 93 d Alexandra 10. July 15: Warburton-Millgrove v Powelltown.

Division 2 C-Grade. Yarra Glen 40 d Yarra junction 15. Broadford 41 d Alexandra 14. July 15: Warburton-Millgrove v Powelltown.

Division 2 D-Grade. Yarra Glen 25 d Yarra Junction 11. July 15: WarburtonMillgrove v Powelltown.

Premier Division A-Grade. Monbulk 62 d Gembrook-Cockatoo 23. UpweyTecoma 43 d Mt Evelyn 41. Narre Warren 60 d Wandin 46. Beaconsfield 56 d Pakenham 30. Olinda-Ferny Creek 55 d Berwick 44.

Premier Division B-Grade. Monbulk 62 d Gembrook-Cockatoo 37. UpweyTecoma 41 d Mt Evelyn 37. Narre Warren

d Wandin 36. Pakenham 47

Local Sport Demons claim win over Lakers

■ Mernda jumped out of the blocks and led throughout on their way to defeating top of the table Kinglake by 35 points in their huge NFNL Division 3 clash at Waterview Recreation Reserve.

The 9.9 (63) to 4.4 (28) win sees the Demons draw level with the Lakers on nine wins, and despite still being 16 percent behind, it keeps Mernda’s top two hopes alive.

The 5.3 to nil first term by Mernda would prove crucial, because it was the only quarter where the team the with breeze took full advantage.

For the rest of the game, the teams with the wind scored one, two and one goal and after quarter time, the team kicking against the wind managed plenty of inside 50 entries.

Billy Morrison was certainly a best on ground candidate, booting his two majors in the first term, while again being dominant in all areas of the ground.

The Kinglake players got their hands on the ball regularly early in the game, but often turned the ball over by going short to a contest.

When the Lakers had the use of the breeze in the second term, they were able to keep the Demons goalless, but only scored a solitary goal themselves courtesy of Harrison Balazsy.

The local crowd was hoping that their team could put the game away in the third term with the wind, but Kinglake lifted after the long break and played extremely well into the breeze.

Kicking the first two majors in the third term through Rory McIntyre and Krystopher Douglas, the Lakers reduced the deficit to 15-points and the visitors suddenly looked a chance to run over the top, as their hunt of the ball and intensity had lifted markedly from their first half effort.

But Mernda was able to steady with the final two goals before three quarter time through Ryan Lovegrove-Hudson and Matthew Bawden, giving the home side a 27-point lead at the last change.

Kinglake coach Andrew Fairchild urged his team to believe, take the game on and enjoy the challenge.

However, it was the Demons who controlled the game early in the final term, despite starting with three straight behinds.

A goal to Christian Evans at the 10-minute mark saw the lead balloon out to 36 points and the game was done and dusted.

“We had to respond after last week’s loss to Laurimar as well as the poor showing against Kinglake earlier in the season,” Mernda coach Robert Fletcher said.

“We controlled the game against the wind and were good when we had it.”

As well as praise for Morrison, Fletcher also gave a tick to solid defenders Dayne Kellett and Kai Turner who have produced brilliant seasons.

Christopher Roussos, Riley Black and Nathan Baccega contributed well around the ground for the victors, while William Crouch was a good marking target forward of centre and finished with two goals.

Overall, the superior ability of the home team to transfer the ball from defence to forward 50 had a major impact on the game.

Both of the losses by the Lakers have come away from home against top four sides.

“We got outworked and outplayed by a good team today,” Kinglake coach Andrew Fairchild said.

“We’ll lick out wounds and look to bounce back next week.”

Fairchild likes the work of defenders Riley Kennedy and Ben White, and also had praise for Krystopher Douglas and Bailey Robinson.

- Doug Long/NFNL

Yea FC eyes 2024

■ The Yea Football Netball Club is announcing that it has appointed a new senior coach and assistant coach to lead the club in 2024.

This follows an extremely tough year of no senior football in 2023, and the merged arrangements with Broadford in 2022.

Mitch Skelly has accepted the role of senior coach, and club legend Daniel Evans returns as his lead assistant playing coach for season 2024.

Peter Armstrong, Club President, said: “Senior footy is back at Yea! This has been the most challenging few years of our club’s history.

“We cannot be more thankful and appreciative of the support we have been able to maintain through this season, off the back of having great junior and netball teams in 2023.

“Those teams have really kept our club afloat. We have also received lots of community support and offers of assistance from all over Victoria

"This news gives our club and the entire Yea community so much hope for not only next season, but well into the future.

“The quality of the coaches that we have been able to attract to the club is a credit to our hard-working committee, the committees that proceeded us and to some past players that reached out and got heavily involved in the recruitment process.”

Mitch Skelly, who accepted the role after a lengthy and rigorous process, is an AFL level 3 accredited coach who has had experience as head coach in the VFLW and more recently been coaching at the successful club, Heidelberg in the NFNL

Mitch had a successful community football career himself and donned the yellow and black for the Yea Tigers in season 2021. Mitch could not be more excited about joining the Yea Tigers.

“ I can’t wait to get started and lead what is a great club back into senior football. In my dealings with the club, I was presented with a very professional Strategic Plan that gave me confidence that the committee and its leaders have a great understanding of the work that we need to do to bring this club back to where it belongs; competing against the very best teams the Outer East has to offer in all grades of football.”

“"I was able to play five or sixgames for the club in 2021 and the place left a lasting impression on me. The people were all so welcoming and the culture was second to none.

“I watched from afar as the club battled in the last few years and I had a sense that I could really help in some way.

“At the time I didn’t know it would be as their senior coach, but the pitch made to me from the committee was something I couldn’t pass up.

“I can’t wait to start the recruitment process with all the players and for pre-season to begin”

Yea FNC is equally excited that Daniel Evans (known as ‘Pup’around the club) is back as the lead playing assistant coach for 2024.

Pup has held senior leadership roles at Yea and played over 200 games for the club. He returns to the club after a stint with Forest Hill as their Playing Assistant Coach for the past two seasons.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Forest Hill and will continue to give my absolute all to the club for the rest of this season.

“I have made lifelong friends and Forest Hill will hold a special place in my heart. But those who know me well, know I am a Yea Tigers man through and through.

“I love the place and my family has all been heavily involved at the club in some way for as long as anyone can remember.

“The opportunity to return and get the place back up and running is one I couldn’t pass up.

“My partner and I can’t wait to get back involved at the club and I look forward to working closely with Mitch, to help lead the Yea Tigers back to successful times in senior football.”

Both Mitch and Daniel have seasons to complete with their current respective clubs but have already started putting together a team of assistants that will begin the process of recruiting new and past players for both senior and reserves for next season.

Peter Armstrong said: “We are in the marketplace now and although we can’t make announcements this early, we are right in the mix for some very talented players to join our ranks next season.

“We are very confident that our senior teams will be able to compete next season and we will be able to build a senior football program that will thrive not only in 2024 but well into the future.”

● Mernda 9.9 (63) d Kinglake 4.4 (28). Photo: NWM Studios.

● ● ● Mitch Skelly and Daniel Evans

Burras too strong for Saints

■ St Mary’s flexed their muscles in an impressive 46-point victory over Watsonia at Whatmough Park, keeping their spot in the top five on the NFNL Division 2 ladder intact.

The Burra trailed by 17 points at quarter time, and by a point at three quarter time, before running rampant in the final term to finish 18.15 (123) to 11.11 (77) victors.

St Mary’s have now won four of their last five games and remain in fourth position while Watsonia drop to eighth, putting more pressure on them to keep up with the rest of the top five.

Burra defender Mitchell Green proved to be St Mary’s’ best as he dominated in their defensive half, taking numerous intercept marks and providing great vision to deliver efficient passes to his teammates.

The talented Tane Cotter played arguably his best game of the season, racking up countless possessions as well as three goals in the win.

But in terms of goals, it was Jeremiah Antypas who spearheaded the home side’s attack. He contributed four goals in his side’s final term blitz and finished with a season high of six for the afternoon.

For the visitors it was competition leading goalkicker James Lucente who converted four goals for Watsonia, taking many marks in his attacking 50 and providing many lead up op- tions for his half forwards.

NFNL

Dogs one step closer

■ North Heidelberg have taken another enormous leap towards solidifying a top five spot in the NFNL Division 1 competition, following a 28-point triumph over Hurstbridge at Shelley Street Reserve.

The Bulldogs were hungry for the ball throughout the first half, and it showed through their many scoring opportunities inside 50. Hurstbridge were able to meet the intensity of the game until the Bulldogs scraped away in the final stages for a 17.8 (110) to 12.10 (82) victory.

North Heidelberg now jump into fourth spot and with Montmorency and Greensborough being the only current top five sides they still need to face; it puts them in a great position to secure a first finals berth since 2019.

Hurstbridge meanwhile drops back out of the top five but are still well and truly in the finals hunt.

Hamish Murphy and Liam Hunt were the marquee players for the Bulldogs across the ground, with their entries up forward setting the tone for the team’s attack.

While Cooper Bugeja and Brodie White helped retain possession and apply needed pressure that saw them among the Bulldogs best, accompanying a five-goal game from Majak Daw.

Hurstbridge were helped by the likes of William Cookson, Blake Fitzgerald and Jake Richards, who were all dangerous around the ball, opening up the rest of their side to operate well.

Their main target was found in Joel Naylor, who booted five goals on the day to lift his side every time when they needed a consistent response in scoring.

After a trade off in goals to start the match, Hurstbridge took hold of an early lead thanks to majors from Naylor and Harry O’Brien.

Daw started his goal kicking campaign for the Bulldogs with a major from set distance, while Kieren Jacksic quickly followed with one of his own to tie scores up.

The start of the second term matched how the previous one ended, with Daw kicking true after another big leap, claiming his third of the day to snatch the lead back.

Kicking against the heavy wind conditions played a factor in Hurstbridge’s attack up the ground, resulting in a goalless quarter as their execution of kicks fell back into the opposition hands.

Jhye Baddeley-Kelly found the big sticks for North Heidelberg, breaking their scoring drought as Brock Chircop would also rise up with a major to help Jason Heatley’s men establish a com-

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Junior Football

manding 23-point lead at the main break. After a talk from Joel Cordwell and a switch of sides, Hurstbridge quickly stormed back into the scoring column with goals by Jacob Smith and Mitchell Hymus reducing the lead to 11-points.

However, the Bulldogs quickly adjusted back into their brand of football that led to a chain of goals from Baddeley-Kelly, Billy Hogan and Chircop that pushed the lead back out to 30-points.

The quick movement of the ball and the dominance from midfield started to overwhelm the Hurstbridge backline but they would eventually find relief from Caelan Anderson after his goal in set shot fashion.

However, the momentum of the game was quickly shifted back to the Bulldogs , after a goal from Cooper Bugeja bended with the wind and a soccer goal from Brodie White again pushed the lead out to 35 points.

With the scoreboard against them, Joel Cordwell’s men stormed the opening of the final term with a plethora of goals from Bailey Jordan, Liam Middleton and Naylor to reduce the deficit down to 17-points.

A goal from Mitchell Dillon would settle the nerves of Bulldogs fans before White added a second major to again put North Heidelberg in the hot seat to run away with the game.

But the fight from Hurstbridge was still there and did not shy away thanks to Jordan and Naylor converting on their majors that kept the margin to within three goals.

Minutes before the final siren, Daw would once again step up in the forward line thanks to the midfield’s quick clearances. He would capitalise by kicking two thumping goals that put the final nail in the coffin of a 28-point victory.

Outer East

Junior Football

Julian Janev was able to provide plenty of run in the middle for the Saints and presented an option for Watsonia’s transition play off half back.

Kicking with the wind in the first quarter, it took less than a minute for the Saints to produce a shot on goal. Charbel Khoury kicked the first major of the match and from the outset, the visiting side looked cleaner with their possession, whereas St Mary’s looked more sporadic with ball in hand resulting in turnovers.

Adrian Alfonsi unloaded a bomb from inside the square as he wheeled around on his right foot and Watsonia suddenly had two on the trot in this important contest.

William Dean responded with a classy snap for the hosts, as they looked to settle into the match.

Helping them do so was Green who was busy from the get-go, floating between full back and centre half back. He was crucial in racking up contested marks in defence but also positioning himself smartly, creating turnovers from the opposition.

But Lucente still found a way to produce two majors to help Watsonia take a 17-point lead into the first change.

A nice goal from Joshua Carelli on a tight angle looked to create a spark for the Burra in the beginning of the second term.

That spark grew courtesy of Nicholas Brennan who produced the goal of the day. After pilling a mark on the flank, he followed up by grabbing the ball and kicking across his body from 40 meters out, kicking the hosts third of the match.

A major soon after from Rory Hanlon suddenly put Fabian Carelli’s men in front 15 minutes into the quarter.

The goals kept coming for the Burra, Jeremiah Antypas slotted through his first of the afternoon with a thumping kick from outside 50 to widen the margin, before slotting an easier shot moments later.

Tane Cotter’s second made it seven consecutive majors for St Mary’s who looked incredibly strong over their opponents and despite a late Daniel Annetta goal for the visitors, the Burra were in total control with a 17-point half time advantage.

It wouldn’t be long before Watsonia attempted a comeback. The dangerous Janev kicked the Saints’ sixth of the game, before later setting up Kobe Van Zwienen who boomed through a major from 55 metres out to give Watsonia two on the trot.

James Lucente quickly got involved again as the goals started to fall.

Despite Mitchell Green’s best efforts in the defensive half for the hosts, his side trailed onepoint at the final break.

With the wind in their backs, the Burra were quick to re-create their brilliant second quarter efforts.

They produced nine of the last 11 majors of the game, kicking five goals in the first 10 minutes of the term to extinguish any chance of a fightback from the Saints.

Nicholas Dean was able to add to his tally of the afternoon with a quick goal from a great contested mark 45 metres out to give St Mary’s the lead with the wind at their backs.

It was a statement making two terms from the Burra, who kicked 16 goals with the wind in their backs compared to eight from the Saints.

- Hamish Phillips/NFNL

Creek 1.2 (8). Wesburn 4.5 (29) d Upwey-Tecoma 2.3 (15). Seville 17.13 (115) d Woori Yallock 0.0 (0). Healesville 7.1 (43) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 4.2 (26). Yarra Glen 6.13 (49) d Mt Evelyn 1.5 (11). Belgrave: Bye.

Under 13 Mixed Yarra. Olinda-Ferny Creek 7.8 (50) d Monbulk 2.5 (17). Mt Evelyn 17.13 (115) d Emerald 0.0 (0). Healesville 3.6 (24) d Upwey-Tecoma 2.2 (14). Woori Yallock: Bye.

Under 14 Girls. Emerald 13.8 (86) d Seville-Yarra Glen 0.0 (0). Upwey-Tecoma 1.2 (8) drew with Belgrave 0.8 (8). Mt Evelyn Maroon 3.2 (20) d Healesville 2.1 (13). Wesburn 5.8 (38) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 0.0 (0). Mt Evelyn White: Bye.

Under 15 Boys Ranges. UpweyTecoma 7.18 (60) d Emerald 5.3 (33). Wandin 13.7 (85) d Mt Evelyn 1.0 (6). Healesville 6.5 (41) d Yarra Glen 5.7 (37).

Under 15 Boys Yarra. Healesville 12.5 (77) d Monbulk 9.5 (59). Olinda-Ferny Creek 8.3 (51) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 3.7 (25). Wandin 6.10 (46) d Woori Yallock 5.5 (35). Mt Evelyn 10.14 (74) d Emerald 7.6 (48). Upwey-Tecoma 16.8 (104) d Wesburn 3.1 (19).

Under 16 Girls. Monbulk 5.10 (40) d Wesburn 1.1 (7). Mt Evelyn 10.9 (69) d Yarra Glen 0.3 (3). Healesville 3.2 (20) d Belgrave 2.4 (16).

Under 17 Boys. Mt Evelyn 9.5 (59) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 4.6 (30). Woori Yallock 17.13 (115) d Wandin-Yarra Glen 2.2 (14). Monbulk 10.5 (65) d Seville 6.9 (45). Healesville 18.19 (127) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 5.3 (33). Upwey-Tecoma: Bye.

Outer East

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■ 17 And Under Premier Division. Seville 52 d Olinda-Ferny Creek 5. Berwick 35 d Mt Evelyn 9. Narre Warren 59 d Wandin 11. Pakenham, 41 d Beaconsfield 26. ROC: Bye.

17 and Under Blue. Alexandra 14 d Broadford 10. July 15: Warburton-Millgrove v Powelltown. Yarra Junction: Bye.

17 and Under White. Pakenham 26 d Beaconsfield 17. Narre Warren 32 d ROC 20. Berwick: Bye.

15 and Under Blue. Beaconsfield 25 d Pakenham 13. Narre Warren 24 d ROC 18. Berwick: Bye.

15 and Under White. Beaconsfield 27 d Pakenham 11. Narre Warren 34 d ROC 25. Berwick 25 d Hampton Park 14.

13 and Under Blue. Pakenham 12 d Beaconsfield 3. ROC 32 d Narre Warren 21. Berwick: Bye.

13 and Under White. Pakenham 25 d Beaconsfield 9. ROC 33 d Narre Warren 17. Hampton Park 11 d Berwick 8.

● ● ● ● St Mary’s 18.15 (123) d Watsonia 11.11 (77). Photo: NWM Studios.

- Miles Earl/NFNL

● ● ● ● North Heidelberg 17.8 (110) d Hurstbridge 12.10 (82)

Photo: NWM Studios

SCORES FROM WEEKEND MATCHES

■ Victorian Amateur Football Association. Premier Men’s. St Kevins 6.8 (44) d Old Brighton 5.11 (41). Old Haileybury 9.16 (70) d Old Melburnians 4.6 (30). Collegians

13.14 (92) d Caulfield Grammarians 9.6 (60). University Blues 15.10 (100) d Old Scotch

3.8 926). University Blacks 7.7 (49) d Old Xaverians 5.5 (35).

Premier Men’s Reserves. Old Brighton

10.11 (71) d St Kevins 2.3 (25). Old

Melburnians 19.23 (137) d Old Haileybury 3.2 (20). Collegians 15.16 (106) d Caulfield Grammarians 3.4 (22). Old Scotch 11/9 (75) d

University Blues 9.13 (67). Old Xaverians

14.15 (99) d University Blacks 2.6 (18).

Premier B Men’s. Fitzroy 11.11 (77) d

Old trinity 6.10 (46). Beaumaris 13.9 (87) d

St Bernards 13.8 (86). Old Geelong 12.17 (89) d Williamstown CYMS 10.6 (66). De La

Salle 16.18 (114) d Monash Blues 3.5 (23).

Premier B Men’s Reserves. Beaumaris

7.13 (55) d St Berfnards 5.5 (35). Old Geelong

11.10 (76) d Williamstown CYMS 5.10 (40).

Fitzroy 8.10 (58) d Old Trinity 2.7 (19). St

Bedes/Mentone T9igers 21.17 (143) d AJAX

4.1 (25). De La Salle 15.20 (110) d Monash

Blues 3.3 (21).

Premier C Men’s. Hampton Rovers 13.8 (86) d Old Ivanhoe Grammarians 6.10 (46).

Parkdale Vultures 8.13 (61) d Ormond 9.6 (60). Mazenod OC 5.6 (36) d Old Camberwell

Grammarians 4.10 (34). PEGS 13.11 (879)

d Old Carey 6.9 (45). Marcellin OC: Bye.

Premier C Men’s Reserves. Old Ivanhoe

Grammarians 11.10 (76) d Hampton Rovers

2.4 (16). Parkdale Vultures 11.9 (75) d

Ormond 7.11 (53). Mazenod OC 6.8 (44) d

Old Camberwell Grammarians 6.5 (41). PEGS

4.14 (38) d Old Carey 1.2 (8)./ Marcellin Oc:

Bye.

Division 1 Men’s. Prahran 10.11 (71) d

Oakleigh 3.7 (25). Therry Penola 16.11 (107)

d UHS-VU 10.1 (61). Glen Eira 10.11 (71) d

Old Peninsula 7.5 (47). West Brunswick 6.11 (47) d Ivanhoe 5.8 (38). Kew 8.6 (54) d

Preston Bullants 6.15 (51).

Division 1 Men’s Reserves. West Brunswick v Ivanhoe. Oakleigh 6.11 (47) d Prahran

4.7 (31). UHS-VU 7.10 (52) d Therry Penola

2.8 (20). Glen Eira v Old Peninsula. Kew 10.19 (79) d Preston Bullants 2.5 (17).

Division 2 Men’s. Brunswick 12.19 (91)

d St Mary’s Salesian 4.8 (32). Old Yarra Co-

bras 8.11 (59) d Old Paradians 8.8 (56). South

Melbourne Districts 9.10 (64) d Aquinas 8.10 (58). Parkside 8.9 (57) d MHSOB 1.6 (12). Whitefriars 11.9 (75) d Bulleen Templestowe

5.11 (41).

Division 2 Men’s Reserves. Brunswick

17.21 (123) d St Mary’s Salesian 12.6 (78). Old yarra Cobras 7.10 (52) d Old Paradians

5.2 (32). South Melbourne Districts 12.11 (83) d Aquinas 2.4 (16). MHSOB 7.3 (45) d Parkside 3.3 (21). Whitefriars 4.9 (33) d

Bulleen Templestowe 4.7 (31).

Division 3 Men’s. Hawthorn 14.6 (90) d Wattle Park 9.5 (59). Elsternwick 12.230 (92) d Power House 8.3 (51). Richmond Central

5.6 (36) d La Trobe University 4.7 (31). Canterbury 129.14 (128) d Swinburne University

5.5 (35).

Division 3 Men’s Reserves. Richmond

Central 14.11 (95) d La Trobe University 1.1 (7). Hawthorn 15.9 (99) d Wattle Park 5.5 (35). Elsternwick 9.7 (61) d Power House 5.8 (38). Canterbury 14.15 (99) d Swinburne University 2.7 (19).

Division 4 Men’s. North Brunswick 7.20 (62) d Masala 4.5 (29). Box Hill North 12.17 (89) d Albert Park 7.14 (56). St Johns 16.12 (118) d Eley Park 5.6 (36).

Division 4 Men’s Reserves. North Brunswick 24.25 (169) d Masala 1.1 (14). Box Hill North 17.14 (116) d Albert Park 6.6 (42). St Johns 27.12 (174) d Eley Park 1.9 (15).

■ Eastern Football Netball League. Premier Division. Balwyn 14.17 (101) d East Ringwood 6.9 (45). Norwood 12.16 (88) d South croydon 4.9 (33). Berwick 8.10 (58) d Park Orchards 5.15 (45). Noble Park 8.8 (56) d Blackburn 2.9 (21). owville 24.22 (167) d Doncaster 2.8 (20). Vermont 16.6 (102) d

Donncaster East 9.13 (67).

Division 1 Seniors. South Belgrave 10.18

(78) d Beaconsfield 6.10 (46). Croydon 7.6

(48) d Wantirna South 5.10 (49). Bayswater 11.12 (78) d Mooroolbark 11.11 (77).

Montrose 19.11 (125) d Lilydale 9.7 (61).

Mitcham 11.5 (71) d North Ringwood 10.4

(64).

Division 2 Seniors. Heathmont 13.15

(93) d Knox 10.10 (70). Ringwood 18.14

(122) d Upper Ferntree Gully 2.9 (21). Templestowe 13.9 (87) d The Basin 6.10 (46).

Boronia 13.12 (90) d East Burwood 4.6 (30).

Waverley Blues, Mulgrave: Bye.

Division 3 Seniors. Coldtream 9.6 (60)

d Fairpark 4.13 (37). Donvale 15.18 (108) d

Silvan 3.5 (23). Oakleigh District 10.8 (68) d

Whitehorse Pioneers 7.12 (54). Warrandyte

11.8 (74) d Ferntree Gully 10.12 (72).

Division 4 Seniors. Surrey Park 17.19

(121) d Croydon North MLOC 2.7 (19).

Scoresby7 20.11 (131) d Nunawading 6.12

(48). Chirnside Park 12.9 (81) d Kilsyth 4.6

(30). Forest Hill: Bye.

■ Essendon District Football League.

Premier Division. Greenvale 18.14 (122) d Avondale Heights 9.10 (64). Strathmore 18.14

-122) d Airport West 9.7 (61). Keilor 13.12

(90) d Aberfeldie 10.11 (71). Pascoe Vale

13.10 (88) d Maribyrnong Park 10.5 (65).

East Keilor 12.14 (86) d Essendon Doutta Stars

10.9 (69).

Division 1. Hillside 15.11 (101) d Craigieburn 4.8 (32). Tullamarine 11.13 (79) d Glenroy 6.8 (44). West Coburg 11.15 (81) d Deer Park 11.10 (76). Moonee Valley 13.4 (82) d

Keilor Park 9.11 (65). Rupertswood 21.13

(139) d Roxburgh Park 9.14 (68). St Albans

19.9 (123) d Westmeadows 5.10 (40).

Division 2. Sunbury Kangaroos 13.14 (92)

d Northern Saints 10.12 (72). Oak Park 10.7

(67) d Coburg Districts 6.16 (52). Hadfield

13.7 (85) d East Sunbury 9.9 (63). Taylors

Lakes 10.9 (69) d Burnside Heights 8.4 (52).

■ Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League. Division 2 Seniors. Chelsea

11.7 (73) d Edithvale-Aspendale 10.10 (70).

Somerville 12.18 (90) d Crib Point 8.6 (54).

Pearcedale 12.16 (88) d Devon Meadows 6.7

(43). Seaford 17.11 (113) d Hastings 7.14

(56). Mornington 10.8 (68) d Karingal 7.7

(49). Tyabb 17.17 (119) d Rye 5.11 (41).

Division 2 Reserves. Edithvale-Aspendale

9.5 (59) d Chelsea 4.4 (28). Somerville 7.13

(55) d Crib Point 3.3 (21). Pearcedale 6.10

(46) d Devon Meadows 4.9 (33). Seaford 17.4 (106) d Hastings 3.7 (25). Karingal 7.7 (49)

d Mornington 2.8 (20).Tyabb 18.10 (118) d Rye 3.4 (22). Division 2 Under 19. Pearcedale 6.11

(47) d Devon Meadows 7.3 (45). Hastings 6.7

(43) d Seaford 5.7 (37). Mornington 10.5

(65Z) d Karingal 1.7 (13). Mt Eliza Yabbies

7.8 (44) d Rye 2.11 (23). Edithvale-Aspendale, Somerville: Bye.

■ Northern Football Netball League. Di-

vision 1 Seniors. Macleod 16.10 (106) d

Banyule 9.7 (61). Greensborough 12.13 (95)

d West Preston-Lakeside 7.11 (53). Montmorency 10.12 (72 drew with Heidelberg 10.12 (72). North Heidelberg 17.8 (110) d

Hurstbridge 12.10 (82). Bundoora 12.17 (89)

d Whittlesea 11.6 (72).

Division 1 Reserves. Macleod 12.11 (83)

d Banyule 5.11 (41). Greensborough 11./13

(79) d West Preston-Lakeside 6.8 (44). Heidelberg 17.6 (108) d Montmorency 122.9 (81). North Heidelberg 10.14 (74) d Hurstbridge 5.9

(39). Whittlesea 21.12 (138) d Bundoora 3.2

(20).

Division 1 Under 19.5. Heidelberg 10.6 (66) d Bundoora 4.3 (27). West PrestonLakeside 15.11 (105) d Banyule 10.5 (65).

Eltham 19.17 (131) d Montmorency 10.6

(66). Greensborough 1 17.11 (113) d North Heidelberg 6.5 (41).

Division 2 Seniors. Panton Hill 9.14 (68)

d Northcote Park 7.8 (50). Diamond Creek 21.14 (140) d Lower Plenty 0.1 (1). South Morang 14.15 (99) d Epping 10.7 (67).

Eltham 13.17 (95) d Thomastown 6.4 (40). St Mary’s 18.15 (123) d Watsonia 11.11 (77).

Division 2 Reserves. Panton Hill 15.12 (102) d Northcote Park 9.10 (64). Diamond Creek 14.19 (163) d Lower Plenty 0.1 (1).

South Morang 12.4 (76) d Epping 6.7 (43).

Eltham 14.8 (92) d Thomastown 4.6 (30). St Mary’s 9.16 (70) d Watsonia 8.3 (51).

Division 2 Under 19.5. Watsonia 10.4 (64) d Diamond Creek 8.6 (54). Laurimar

16.13 (109) d Lower Plenty 7.8 (50). South

M orang 10.9 (69) d St Mary’s 7.5 (47).

Division 3 Seniors. Heidelberg West

23.20 (158) d Reservoir 4.6 (30). Laurimar

25.28 (178) d Lalor 1.2 (8). Old Eltham Collegians 7.8 (50) d Fitzroy Stars 6.10 (46).

Mernda 9.9 (63) d Kinglake 4.4 (28) Kilmore:

Bye.

Your Stars

with Kerry Kulkens

ARIES: (March 21- April 20)

Lucky Colour: Orange

Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 4-11-1-7

Lotto Numbers: 2-4-7-19-29-40

Someone who made you some promises may be in need of some reminders. You don’t have to hire a billboard, but a firm nudge is in order. Otherwise, the only other problem you have got is putting on a bit of excess weight; it may make you waddle a bit too much!

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 8-3-7-4

Lotto Numbers: 17-21-25-26-31-34

Division 3 Reserves. Heidelberg West

13.17 (95) d Reservoir 4.2 (26). Laurimar

24.20 (164) d Lalor 0.4 (4). Old Eltham Collegians 11.16 (82) d Fitzroy Stars 3.5 (23).

Mernda 12.10 (82) d Kinglake 5.6 (36).

Kilmore: Bye.

Division 3 Under 19.5. Greensborough

2 28.11 (179) d Banyule/Heidelberg West 3.3 (21). Mernda22.11 (143) d Panton Hill 6.8 (44). Thomastown v Mernda: Bye. Macleod

17.9 (111) d Hurstbridge 9.11 (65).

■ Outer East. Premier Division Seniors. Monbulk 19.13 (127) d Gembrook-Cockatoo

9.5 (59). Mt Evelyn 12.1`3 (85) d UpweyTecoma 11.10 (76). Narre Warren 13.18 (96)

d Wandin 9.3 (57). Woori Yallock 11.123 (89)

d Pakenham 5.7 (37). Olinda-Ferny Creek: Bye.

Premier Division Reserves. Monbulk

10.10 (70) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 6.4 (40).

Upwey-Tecoma 13.13 (91) d Mt Evelyn 5.4 (34). Narre Warren 14.12 (96) d Wandin 3.8 (26). Pakenham 12.10 982) d Woori Yallock 5.7 (37). Olinda-Ferny Creek: Bye.

Division 1 Seniors. Belgrave 17.11 (113)

d Hallam 13.10 (88). Seville 12.9 (81) d Emerald 9.15 (69). Berwick Springs 8.6 (54)

d Officer 3.9 (27). Healesville: Bye.

Division 1 Reserves. Belgrave 12.10 (82)

d Hallam 8.4 (52). Emerald 8.9 (57) d Seville

6.6 (42). Berwick Springs 4.4 (28) d Officer

2.6 (18). Healesville: Bye.

Division 2 Seniors. Alexandra 16.8 (104)

d Broadford 6.7 (43). Yarra Glen 12.4 (76) d

Yarra Junction 5.7 (37). July 15: WarburtonMillgrove d Powelltown.

Division 2 Reserves. Yarra Glen 10.6 (66) d Yarra Junction 4.5 (29). Broadford 6.7 (43) d Alexandra 4.8 (32). July 15: WarburtonMillgrove v Powelltown.

■ Southern Football Netball League. Division 1 Seniors. Mordialloc 19.11 (125) d

St Kilda City 6.2 (32). Port Melbourne Colts

12.12 (84) d Dingley 8.4 (52). Cranbourne Eagles 9.14 (68) d Bentleigh 2.6 (18).

Cheltenham 13.23 (101) d St Paul’s McKinnon

9.8 (62). Springvale Districts 12.10 (82) d Chelsea Heights 6.13 (49).

Division 2 Seniors. Caulfield Bears 13.4 (82) d Keysborough 11.12 (78). East Brighton

6.5 (41) d Hampton Park 3.5 (23). Highett

14.15 (99) d East Malvern 3.15 (33). Skye

7.10 (52) d Black Rock 6.10 (46). Murrumbeena 8.121 (59) d Doveton Doves 2.5 (17).

Murrumbeena 8.11 (59) d Doveton Doves 2.5 (17).

Division 3 Seniors. Endeavour Hills 11.8 (74) d Heatherton 6.12 (48). Ashwood 10.11 (71) d Narre South Saints 5.8 (38). Carrum Patterson Lakes 9.5 (59) d Lyndhurst 7.4 (46). Frankston Dolphins 25.18 (168) d Clayton 2.3 (15).

Division 4 Seniors. Dandenong 9.11 (65) d Lyndale 7.14 (56). South Mornington 8.11 (59) d Moorabbin Kangaroos 7.16 (58). Hampton 24.22 (1266) d Doveton Eagles 2.3 (15). ■ Western Region Football League. Division 1 Seniors. Altona 5.9 (39) d Caroline Springs 5.7 (37). Point Cook Centrals 9.13 (67) d Hoppers Crossing 6.8 (44). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 15.9 (99) d Spotswood 8.5 (53). Werribee Districts 12.6 (88) d Point Cook 9.6 (60).

Division 2 Seniors. North Footscray 10.15 (75) d Braybrook 6.5 (41). Sunshine 11.13 (79) d Newport 8.10 (58). Wyndhamvale 8.6 (54) d Albion 6.3 (39). Parkside: Bye.

Division 3 Seniors. Laverton Magpies 8.7 (55) d Tarneit 5.7 (37). Albanvale 27.17 (179) d North Sunshine 4.6 (30). Suns 18.13 (121) d West Footscray 6.11 (47). Sunshine Heights: Bye.

Lie low and go slow when it comes to legal matters or taking on a partner. Best to keep your lips buttoned up and play it by ear. See situations as they really are and don’t delude yourself.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: Brown

Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 5-1-1-5

Lotto Numbers: 5-10-19-32-43-44

You are up to your old tricks. You could acquire some extra finances but lose the respect and trust of friends and partners. Remember in the long run it doesn’t pay to cheat your friends.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: Pink

Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 6-6-8-2

Lotto Numbers: 6-8-11-13-20-33

You could have jumped out of the frying pan into the fire. If not, look before you leap. People tend to take advantage of your generosity. You could end up lending things you’ll never see back again.

LEO: (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Yellow

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 7-3-4-9

Lotto Numbers: 7-22-23-35-36-39

The social scene is looking pretty hectic with many invitations. You could also get involved with some influential VIPs. One of them could help you promote some valuable ideas you have been playing around with.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 2-2-3-4

Lotto Numbers: 11-20-21-31-35-38

This is not the time to get involved in get rich schemes. You have very poor luck in the financial area at the moment and you’ll only be wasting time and money.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23)

Lucky Colour: Orange

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 1-3-8-3

Lotto Numbers: 10-12-17-30-41-44

Start an early or late spring cleaning! Clear your mind of those wishful thinking ideas and also best to clear out the house and get rid of any unnecessary items that have been gathering dust. Hold a garage sale, you could get a pleasant surprise.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 4-6-7-4

Lotto Numbers: 4-7-10-24-40-42

This is a time to expect the unexpected. You may go in for an ingrown toenail and come out with your nose altered. Finance wise you may be just ahead of the bill collectors. Best to keep it that way; that is by paying on time.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20)

Lucky Colour: Brown

Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 6-4-8-1

Lotto Numbers: 6-17-21-25-29-31

You are one of the luckier signs of the zodiac, but don’t start taking chances; don’t press your luck! Don’t be too impatient and in such a hurry. You could wind up in a cast or worse become a statistic.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19)

Lucky Colour: Black

Lucky Day: Saturday

Racing Numbers: 1-9-1-1

Lotto Numbers: 1-19-20-22-28-36

Keep you mind open to suggestions and don’t postpone a decision that deals with a longrange plan and don’t be too pessimistic about your own potential. Luck may come in the form of a lady. Enjoy yourself!

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19)

Lucky Colour: Brown

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 5-4-6-6

Lotto Numbers: 5-15-20-28-33-40

Something you let slip past you before is coming up again, so watch out for it and don’t let it pass you by this time. You also have a tremendous surge of energy at the moment, use it to your best advantage.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 6-4-8-7

Lotto Numbers: 6-8-16-24-34-40

All work and no mishaps just aren’t the Pisces way. But during this period, you can handle things like an expert. Slippery Pisces can wiggle out of situations most other signs would stay clear of.

Diana Trask: Memories Are Made Of This

A great CD by one of Australia’s popular singers $20 including postage

Diana Trask was one of the first popular Australian singers to be successful in the USA but soon after many others followed: Helen Reddy, Olivia Newton-John and in recent times Keith Urban. Diana's success began on the Sing Along with Mitch TV Show from New York. Coming back to Australia she had a national hit TV show The Di Trask Show.

Dear Friends, I am so happy and excited to have my CD “Memories Are Made of This” made available to you through The Local Paper. I trust you will enjoy hearing this great selection of wonderful songs I sang on “The Di Trask Show” all those years ago. With love, Diana

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2. Unforgettable

3. Alley Cat

4. Que Sera Sera

5. Heather on the Hill

6. Half as Much

7. All or Nothing at All

8. Auf Wiedershen

9. Green Eyes

10. Blues in the Night

11. Hello Young Lovers

12. To the Ends of the Earth

13. Days of Wine and Roses

14. Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer

15. Goodnight Irene

16. Comes Love

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TELSTRA IS PLANNING TO REMOVE A PAYPHONE

It is proposed that a payphone be removed from:

Outside 20 Emu Parade, Jacana VIC 3047 (Cabinet ID:03930905X2)

Reference: 51931

The next nearest payphone is located approximately 860metres away: Outside 100 Johnstone Street, Broadmeadows VIC 3047 (Cabinet ID: 03930908X2

Telstra intends making a final decision on this proposal by: 2nd September 2023

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE VODAFONE & OPTUS MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION (INCLUDING

5G) AT: 99-101 ARGUS STREET, CHELTENHAM

EAST, VIC 3192 - RFNSA SITE NO. 3192010

1. The proposed facility consists of the addition of new Optus and Vodafone equipment and associated works as follows (including 5G):

Remove three (3) panel antennas from existing mounts

Relocate three (3) panel antennas on the structure

Remove twelve (12) remote radio units from the existing facility

Installation of twelve (12) remote radio units

Installation of three (3) panel antennas (less than 2.7m long)

Installation of three (3) active antenna units

The reconfiguration of existing technologies and addition of new technologies for 3G/4G/5G systems

The removal and installation of ancillary equipment including but not limited to new mounts, combiners, filters, fibre and electrical cabling, and reconfiguration of existing equipment on the facility and in the existing equipment shelter

2. Optus & Vodafone regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 (“The Determination”) based on the description above.

3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: communityconsultation@ventia.com or Level 1, South Tower, 10 Browning Street, West End QLD 4101 Australia by COB Wednesday, 26 July 2023.

Public Notice of Precipe, Tacit Acceptance and Reconveyance

Shaun William Carroll© and Michelle Dianne Carroll© of Diamond Creek, Victoria State, are not voluntary transactors in commerce, and are the irrefutable Holder in Due Course of our property and all associated copyright protected Trade Names since unrebutted lawful Reconveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis, commonly known as the Commonwealth of Australia, Public Recording Number RPP44 63900 05100 20162 94600 and RPP44 63900 05100 19526 46603, Proclamation Date 20th June 2023, thus severing usufruct subjugation ties with the occupying corporate government of Australia in its entirety. Immediately cease and desist any further infringement upon these copyright protected financial instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Shaun William Carroll© and Michelle Dianne Carroll© in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin, GLOSSA.

To assist us in making a final decision, we invite your comments on this proposal.

Please send us your comments in writing to Telstra Payphone Siting Manager Locked Bag 4850 Melbourne VIC 3001 or by calling us on 1800 011 433 (selection Option 2) or by email to Payphones@team.telstra.com

For more information on payphone services (Including any applicable payphone consultation document) see: https://www.telstra.com.au/consumeradvice/payphones

TELSTRA LIMITED (ABN 64 086 174 781)

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Notification by Buyer - Invitation to apply for the permanent transfer of a Licence to Take and Use Groundwater

GMW Reference No: BPTWE0008-23

We Dca & Sons Properties Pty Ltd

Of 268 Kinglake-Glenburn Rd KINGLAKE 3763

Refer to Vic Roads Map 396 H5

Intend to make application to permanently transfer to our existing Licence to Take & Use Groundwater and increase the licensed volume from 6.0ML/Year to 21.0ML/Year. The volume sought in this application in 15.0ML/Year. We intend to extract groundwater from an existing bore. The water will be used for the purpose of: irrigation

To be used on land described as:

Volume FolioLot No.Plan No.Plan Type

106642781

4494108PS

Any person able to demonstrate that their interests will be affected by the transfer of this Licence including any intended groundwater use, is invited to make a formal submission setting out the nature of the impact with 14 days of receipt of this written notification.

To make a submission please read the information to download from: https://www.g-mwater.com.au/customer-services/forms refer to No. 4 (or contact G-MW to arrange for a copy to be posted to you). Submissions must be lodged in writing using the template available by either mail or email to Customer Support Coordinator, Licensing Adminisitration, PO Box 165, TATURA VIC 3616 or email licensingadmin@g-mwater.com.au

ALL CAR advertisers must supply registration or Vehicle Identification Numbers. By law, we are unable to publish listings without those details.

AQUARIUM. Large. 210ltr. 141 cm long x 31.5cm wide x 72cm high on a solid pine table, made to measure. Used Cond. $130. Whittlesea. 0421 521 320.T-AA

BED. Plega Electric Adjustable QS. Inner spring and latex mattress used by one person for only two weeks. As new. $1200 ONO. Bayswater. 9729 7875. T-AA

BIKE. 28”. Shogun Metras. Extended handles. Comfort seat plus helmet. Bottle holder. As new. $300. Mornington. 0409 511 329.T-AA

BRICKLAYER’S SCAFFOLDING. Long pipes and planks. Various sizes. Single and double clips. VGC. Best Offer. Cheltenham. 0438 533 123. T-AA

CANE LOUNGE. 2 x Single Seat. One double seat needs new cushions. GC $20. Research. 0408 131 386. X-DD

WANTED TO BUY

The Local

CEILING FAN. New with remote control. GC. $50. Greensborough. 0406 939 273.

X-DD

CURTAIN RAILS. Cord drawn. Heavy Duty Brown. 2 x 282cm long. 1 x 191cm long, non-adjustable with brackets. Selling as a bundle. Used Cond. $30. Whittlesea. 0421 521 320.T-AA

FIBREGLASS Extension Ladder. 3.8 TD 6.3m. FC. $50. Greensborough. 405 939 273. X-DD

FLOWERING ORCHIDS. Some with flowers and some without. The name of the orchids are Cologyne, Cristata, Flaccida, Slipper Orchid, King Orchid Dendrobiums, Crucifix, Stanhopes (upside down orchid), Ctalyne and many others. The prices start from $5 to $35 per pot. GC. East Ivanhoe, 9499 4415. X-DD

FORD. 93 XF Panel Van. VIN 6FPAAAJGCMPM. 77,320. Fair Cond. $1500. St Alabns. 0481 213 471.T-AA

JAYCO Off Road Caravan 22ft Silverline Outback. Immaculate Condition. Loads of extras including suspension, reversing camera, heatung/AC, TV, queen bed, solar panels, full ensuite, awning, satellite dish, full kitchen, fresh water tanks, more. As new. Inspect at Alexandra. $73,000. 0427 042 764. T-AA

MATTRESS. Plega Latex. This is a soft mattress for a Queen adjustable bed. One half measures 203cm x 75cm x 8cm. As new.

OOnly used a short time, always with excellent protection. No marks on mattress. Will also fit some caravans and boat bunks. $300. Donvale. 0410 031 094.

T-AA

MOTOR. Electric ½ HO 1440 RPM Split Phase 5/ 8” Dia. Shaft with inbuilt overload protection. Brooke Crompton. Older but good quality in GWO,. $35. Carrum. 0408 331 699.

T-AA

RADIATOR. Suit Commodore VB, VK. 6 cyl. New. $75. Balnarring. 0490 699 383.

X-DD

RUNNERS. Men’s. White with red stripe. 9US. Nike. New. $70. Box Hill North. 0401 494 336.

T-AA

SEWING MACHINE. Vintage (two). Werthiem brand. Average Cond. $100. Wandong. 0418 399 261.

X-DD

STOCK SADDLE. Davidson. Near new. With all accessories. GC. $500. Broadford. 0429 951 862. O-R

SUNBEAM 4-in-1 Air Fryer and Oven Model AFP 5000 BK. In box. Instructions. Never used. $250 ONO. Wantirna South. 0438 299 285. N-Q

SUITCASE. Antique. Old. Full of old board games. GC. $20. Tullamarine. 0417 999 224.

J-M

TANDEM TRAILER. 10’ x 5’, all steel construction, lights, brakes all in good working order. Made by Forest Hill Trailers. GC. $2000. Croydon. 9726 8513.F-I

TOYOTA Sedan. 2001. Silver. A/C, good tyres, body good, runs great. Clean little car. 190,000 kms. No registration. Car was purchased for granddaughter but she never got her liecnec. Would make someone a good car, JT764AEB 20006409. VGC. $32,000. Mill Park. 0402 145 766. T-AA

VACUUM. Shark Rotator Upright With all accessories. Instruction guide. Mop shark steam pocket guide book. EC. $370. Eltham. 0404 7151 151. X-DD

WALKER. VGC. $40. Mill Park. 9436 8935.

WALKING MACHINE. Electric. Paid $170, will sell for $70. VGC. Ferntree Gully. 0407 533 560. T-AA

WHITE METAL BATH. Removed from a bathroom reno. Original from 1960s. No leaks or damage. surplus to needs, use for an animal water trough, lily pond, raised garden bed or could put back into a house. Pick-up in Watsonia. GC. $50 ONO. 0408 704 995.F-I

CARROTS. Secondgrade. Bulk or bags. Strathbogie via Euroa. Leon, 0490 522 512. T-AA

MOONEE PONDS BAPTIST CHURCH , 45 Eglinton St, 5.30pm Mondays, 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

MORNINGTON Dutch Australian Seniors Club. Meets weekly in Tyabb Community Hall, Frankston-Flinders Rd, Tyabb on Mondays, 10am2pm. Morning coffee, games of Klkaverjas and Rummicub. New members welcome. Nel, 0414 997 161. Paula, 5779 8291. 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 234UFN

WHITTLESEA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Meets at c2pm on the third Sunday of each month (except January). Visitors most welcome to attend. At Whittlesea Bowls Club, Church St. 0414 740 778.