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■ Eltham MLA Vicki Ward has told State Parliament that the Victorian State Government is continuing to drive nation-leading policy and investment in family violence prevention.

“We are very clear: we will pull every lever available to us to end family violence and end violence against women and girls,” Ms Ward told the Legislative Assembly.

“We announced our strengthening women’s safety package. This package covers over $100 million and continues to build on the strong foundations laid with the nation’s first Royal Commission into Family Violence.

“I thank our amazing sector, our workforce and our victim-survivors, including the Victim Survivors’Advisory Council, who have sat with me at many round tables, who have met with me and the Premier and who have shared their knowledge and their experience – people who maintain their energy and their passion to keep working to support change, as do we.

“We are responding to the centuries-old challenge of gendered violence and the ongoing need to strengthen women’s and children’s safety.

“Our new package responds to the need to increase therapeutic supports, to further enhance our groundbreaking central information point, to keep more women and children safe in their homes and to better understand people, particularly men, who choose to use violence. And we

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■ Nillumbik Council will be increasing fees for its domestic waste service standard charge by 6.81 per cent. “This is largely driven by Council’s rehabilitation of the former Kangaroo Ground landfill site, which a statutory requirement of the Environment Protection Authority, as well the increase in costs to dispose of recycling and waste,” said a Council representative.

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● Vicki Ward, Eltham MLA will be doing so much more.

“In 2016 Conor Pall, deputy chair of VSAC, was, in his words, an invisible survivor of family violence.

“Today he joined us as an advocate and told us that he feels as a victim-survivor that he is now seen, including by this government – that he is no longer invisible.

“I will finish this how I started: by thanking all of our victim-survivors and by thanking our incredible sector workers, who are there every day to support victim-survivors, who are holding perpetrators accountable and who are delivering urgently needed therapeutic supports.

“And I thank the community for working with us. I particularly thank those men who are answering our call, like the member for Mordialloc, to join with us and end family violence and end violence against women and girls,” Ms Ward said.

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YOUTH HUB UNDERWAY ● From left: Fiona Wilson, Paule Cartwright, Judith Craze, Catherine Corbett, Joan Learmont, Gina JonesParry, Lois Maguire, Pat Martin.

U3A Banyule hosted two fundraising events in May for the Banyule Community Fund. Members of U3A contributed items for a communal afternoon tea, a function which included live music performances from Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar students and Colombian singer and guitarist, Edilson and Omaira Arenas. Attendees were charged $25 per person with 100 per cent of proceeds being donated to the BCF, raising a total of over $1500. The following week, U3A Banyule hosted a craft sale, with members knitting a range of items to sell for charity. $650 of items were sold, which was all donated to the BCF. The U3A chose to allocate their donations to food security which can be granted out to food relief organisations and food hubs in Banyule for people in need.

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● David Purcell Popular Ivanhoe identity David Purcell has died at age 71. An accountant, Mr Purcell most recently practised at Watsonia. He was well known in the Ivanhoe Grammar family, and had been a multiple best and fairest winner at the Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Football Club. Local Paper Editor Ash Long pays tribute on Page 9.

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■ Constriction of the Nillumbik Youth Hub in Diamond Creek is underway.

Natalkie Suleyman, Minister for Youth, visited the site of the new Nillumbik Youth Hub to mark the beginning of works, which will see renovations to an existing Council building to create a new space for young people.

The State Government, in partnership with the Council, has provided funding to upgrade the existing kitchen, create private consultation spaces and build a covered outdoor space for youth social sports.

The Nillumbik Youth Hub will provide specialist support for young people to help tackle important issues including mental health and wellbeing, education, financial wellbeing, employment and training and social connection.

The design of the new Youth Hub is informed by extensive co-design with local young people, who will continue to consult on and oversee the Hub’s operation and services.

Youth Hubs across the state offer drop-in programs, activities and events for young people aged 12-25 years, and provide a soft entry point for information and referrals to a range of support services, while building networks and connections between young people.

The Government supported Nillumbik Shire Council with $300,000 for the project through the Youth Hubs Grant Program to redevelop an existing building into a dedicated youth hub.

Natalie Suleyman, Minister for Youth, said: “We’re continuing to support Youth Hubs across Victoria – so that young people have spaces to create networks, engage with their communities, and access practical resources Vicki Ward, Member for Eltham, said: “A new Youth Hub in Diamond Creek is great news for our community, particularly for young people who will be able to access services and supports, in addition to having a safe and inclusive place to hang out.”

Yan Yean MLA Lauren Kathage said: “Young people are a vital part of our communities. The Nillumbik Youth Hub will improve their access to services and programs.”

Nillumbik Shire Mayor Cr Ben Ramcharan said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for young local people to continue to lead this project and help shape the future of their communities.”

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Banyule Council is inviting applications ✔ from not-for-profit groups for the community grants funding round. The grant pool

for 2024-2025 is $160,000. The grants fund projects that build on local capacity and help to create connected, accessible and inclusive communities. Grant applications are reviewed, and the allocation of funds are recommended by the Community Grants Assessment Panel which is made up of two senior Council officers and a community member. Applicants should be Banyule residents, have a strong sense of community and an interest in what’s happening locally, have strong digital literacy skills to use our grants database be available from July 3-30 to review grant applications and attend up to two panel assessment meetings, not have applied in the current community grants funding round, be willing to adhere to our privacy and confidentiality requirements.

Whittlesea Council is supporting ✔ Men’s Health Week which runs until June 16. It's a great time for men in the City of Whittlesea to focus on their health and wellbeing. A suggestion is to walk and explore the City of Whittlesea: check out local walking maps to explore new routes. “Join the City of Whittlesea’s LEAP program for low-cost exercise options tailored for older adults,” suggested a Council representative. “Physical activity is not only good for your body but also for your mental health.”

● Edwardes Lake Park.

■ A population of non-native rats have infested the Edwardes Lake Park playground area impacting the ecosystem, the wildlife and people visiting the park.

“So everyone can enjoy the park, playgrounds and natural environment as pest free as possible, we are running a controlled eradication program to reduce the rat population,” a Darebin Council representative said.

“A section of the playground will be cordoned off from Tuesday June 11 to Friday June 28 so the park is ready and accessible in time for school holidays.

“The small section of park will be fenced off for during this program with minimal disruption to the main part of the park and playground area.

“The targeted program chosen is safe for people, wildlife and domestic visitors to the park,” the Council representative said.

● Natalie Suleyman MLA

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HUNT FOR MISSING WOMAN, KIDS Top cop honoured

■ A detective who has relentlessly pursued some of the state's biggest missing person's cases, a trailblazer for women in the force and a 42-year veteran who helped lead Victoria Police's biggest ever corruption probe have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.

Six police have been awarded the Australian Police Medal.

Acting Detective Inspector Tony Combridge, based with the Missing Persons Squad since 2020, has played a key role in the resolution of numerous high profile cases including the February 2021 disappearance of Epping mum Ju ‘Kelly’ Zhang whose body was later found in a Wollert tip.

Acting Inspector Combridge also led the investigation into missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay, with the matter currently before the Supreme Court.

A police officer since 1990, Acting Inspector Combridge has worked in a number of general duties positions, including as officer in charge of Fawkner Police Station.

■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Ringwood children Glorious, Belinda and Hendrick.

The children aged 14, 10 and 5 were last seen in Orchard Grove, Blackburn South on Wednesday(June 5) about 11.25am. t is believed they are travelling with their mother, 41-year-old Molly, and may be in a silver Toyota Kluger with registration 1VS5YE. Police are concerned for the welfare of the children due to their age and the length of time they have been missing.

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Molly is perceived to be of African appearance, with a medium build, brown eyes, and black hair.

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Local Theatre Club Vegas

■ Opening night, red-carpet glitz and glamour set the scene for Dion and Randall International’s production, Club Vegas the Spectacle ,which in every sense of the word, was phenomenal.

The production team and cast read like a catalogue of top Australian musical theatre stars, with a few surprises thrown in, to present the magic of Las Vegas showbiz to the Athenaeum Theatre stage.

Comedian James Liotta’s alter-ego, Gino Starr, dressed in extravagant pseudo-Versace and quipping in fake Italian vernacular had the audience in his hands while not sparing the performers.

Renowned, much-loved Aussie musical talent, Rachel Beck and Lissa Dawson took centre stage with male leads Allan Raskall and Jonathon Guthrie-Jones to sing and dance and honour Vegas.

The list of familiar hits from 70s through to today included New York, New York, YMCA, Mack the Knife as well as numbers from Ed Sherran, Wayne Newton, Sinatra, Lady Gaga, Tina Turner and many more.

Alana Scanlan’s choreography with cochoreographer Sue-Ellen Shook was a standout, providing a precision performance from an exceptional troupe of eight female and two male dancers.

Nina Randall Bahoudian’s designs incorporating colour, feathers, sequins provided an unending stream of costumes, each one with a more extravagant towering headpiece changing with every dance scene.

In between these performances we were treated to the awe-inspiring team of Mudgeeborn Danii and strongman Sasha from Belarus.

Under their stage-name, Duo Aussiebela, this mesmerising, dance-acrobatic act are noted for their fusion of Adagio and Aerial Acts. We were left mystified by their Quick Change Transformation.

Complimenting the performances was a kaleidoscope of constantly changing, vibrant video and lighting scenography from the creative design team of Daniel Bahoudian and Craig Boyes.

In addition, audio, wardrobe and props under producer Adam Dion’s creative direction, all combined to bring this world-class show to the Melbourne stage.

- Review by Sherryn Danaher

Julia

■ Due to overwhelming demand for the Melbourne season of Julia, Melbourne Theatre Company have added eight new performances that are now on sale, from July 8-13.

Julia is currently running at Southbank Theatre and will now go through to Saturday, July 13. New tickets are available at www.mtc.com.au A Sydney Theatre Company and Canberra Theatre Centre production, Julia documents one of the most pivotal moments in Australian political history, sparking interest around the world.

The play is a gripping insight into our nation’s first female prime minister, who picked apart hypocrisy and double standards, and bravely fought the unchecked sexism and misogyny of contemporary politics.

Julia is helmed by some of Australia’s finest theatre makers, including playwright Joanna Murray-Smith (Berlin, Switzerland) and Helpmann Award-winning director Sarah Goodes (Sunday).

This powerful two-hander features Justine Clarke and Jessica Bentley, who walk audiences through some of the most important parts in Gillard’s life, culminating in an “electrifying” (The Guardian) verbatim performance of the 15-minute speech that has earned a place to live unconditionally in the Australian collective social consciousness.

Julia’s creative team includes Renée Mulder (Designer), Alexander Berlage (Lighting Designer), Steve Francis (Composer and Sound Designer), Susie Henderson (Video Designer), Charley Allanah (Assistant Director) and Jennifer White (Voice and Dialect Coach).

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BOY FROM OZ RETURNS ■ Theatrical presents The Boy From Oz from July 6-21 at the National Theatre, St Kilda.

This musical biographical tribute to Australian performer and composer Peter Allen is directed and choreographed by Rhylee Nowell, with musical direction by Alex Byrne. Ellie Martin is Assistant Choreographer and Matthew Hadgraft is Musical Supervisor.

The show tells of Peter Allen, born in 1944, who in the Australian outback town of Tenterfield, made his entertainment debut aged five impersonating Al Jolson.

He became a pop star, toured Asia, and met Judy Garland who took him to London, where Peter became engaged to Judy's daughter, Liza Minnelli.

In America, Peter's many successes included winning an Oscar and sell-out performances in Radio City Music Hall, while the downside included a marriage break-up, staging a Broadway flop, the death of his partner and personal illness.

Cabaret performer and musician Matthew Hadgraft is playing the lead role of Peter Allen.

Matthew joined Brisbane's St John's Cathedral Choir at age nine, and attributes his impressive music qualifications - Bachelor of Music, Associate Diploma of Piano and Associate Diploma in Theory - to his Mum, who “made me start piano at seven and never let me give it up”.

After gaining a Bachelor of Education and teaching from 2004, the performance bug hit and Matthew worked in radio, writing and voicing the ads.

When asked about transitioning from classroom to stage, Matthew explained: “The main difference is it is entirely appropriate as a performer to illicit reactions from your audience. If you do so as a teacher, you can have bedlam.”

Matthew played keyboard in an ABBA tribute band, ABBA live, an Olivia Newton-John show, a Rock show, two different Disco shows and a Donna Summer show.

The first person in Australia to play Lt. Frank Cioffi in Curtains, Matthew also performed professionally in 2011 in Cabaret as Cliff Bradshaw.

Matthew performed the role of Peter Allen in The Boy from Oz in 2010, and in 2018 musically directed the show with MLOC Productions, with Rhylee Nowell directing both productions. W hen asked what attracts him to the show, Matthew explained: “It's a sensational Australian musical. Owing to the content being almost exclusively Peter Allen songs, they tell the story and what a story. And the musical really takes you around the world, from regional Australia to Hong Kong, New York, Sydney and back.”

For Matthew's tribute shows such as Elton John and Peter Allen, his rule is not to say 'this next song' when introducing songs - “it must be as much fun to sit through as possible”.

For his own shows, Matthew’s rule is that he has to have written everything - script, music, arrangements and sound effects.

High-energy Matthew will not be resting too long after this show finishes. “I will be doing a new George Michael cabaret, a new Billy Joel cabaret in 2024, a new original solo cabaret, and one day – “SASSame Street – the disco and funk from Sesame Street”.

Performance Season: July 6-21 Venue: National Theatre, Carlisle St, St Kilda Bookings and Performance Times: theatrical.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Divertimento

■ This biopic, directed by Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar, tells the true story of 17-year-old Zahia Ziouani (Oulaya Amamra) and her sister Fettouma (Lina El Arabi), twin daughters of Algerian immigrants, and their dreams of becoming a conductor and a cellist.

The film takes place in 1995, their final school year, when they both enrolled in the prestigious Lycée Racine Conservatorium of Music.

● Matthew Hadgraft (Peter Allen) in The Boy From Oz. Photo: Nicole Cleary At Racine, the twins suffer misogyny, racism, and discrimination. Frequently made fun of by their classmates due to their working-class origins, even the school principal denies Zahia the chance to learn to conduct as she “is a woman”.

The film beautifully illustrates how Zahia uses music as a powerful tool to express her feelings, channelling her frustration as she conducts an imaginary orchestra on the balcony of her family’s modest apartment in Stains, SeineSaint-Denis, a working-class suburb of Paris.

There are some poignant scenes where Zahia hears all the sounds of the world, suburban streets, trains, and day-to-day living come alive with music.

With each setback, Zahia's singlemindedness is unwavering, focusing on her dream.

While giving a guest lecture to the class, maestro Sergiu Celibidache (Niels Arestrup) allows Zahia to learn in his private class.

Fettouma convinces Zahia to create her own orchestra, the Divertimento Orchestra, which is culturally diverse and features musicians from working-class and immigrant backgrounds, an orchestra the real-life Zahia still conducts today.

Amamra delivers a dynamic, multi-layered performance as Zahia in this against-all-odds, feel-good film.

At one point, the maestro tells Zahia: “Without a conductor, there is no transcendence.”

Divertimento illustrates Zahia’s transcendence with grace, determination, and an abundance of heart.

In Australian cinemas from June 20. potentialfilms.com Review by Kathryn Keeble

World Refugee Telethon Day

■ The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre hosts the 9th annual World Refugee Day Telethon on Tuesday, June 20.

The World Refugee Day Telethon is more than just a fundraising event; it's a powerful statement of support for those who have fled their homes in search of safety and a better future.

For 2024, the ASRC’s goal is to raise $1.4 million to continue their critical work supporting refugees and advocating for their rights.

This year, the ASRC’s celebrates the resilience and strength of refugees alongside two powerful women, Mursal Sadat and Parisa Sekandari, who have found community and hope through the ASRC. Their dreams for the future remind us of the power of compassion and solidarity in creating a fairer and more inclusive society for all.

The World Refugee Day Telethon will be broadcast live from the ASRC's 'Home of Hope' in Footscray, 7am to 10pm. Viewers can follow along on the ASRC’s Facebook, Instagram and X as the 2024 ambassadors (to be announced) raise funds and awareness. Viewers can donate by calling 1300 692 772 (1300 MYASRC), or online donate.asrc.org.au/telethon - Cheryl Threadgold

● Laura Iris Hill in Ghosts.

Photo: Daniel Rabin ■ In Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts, 19th-century bourgeois moral hypocrisy is challenged by its depiction of a patriarchal society and inherited guilt between a father and son.

Ibsen illuminates gender inequality, incest, broken marriage, and the secrets and lies told for reputation’s sake.

Jodi Gallagher’s adaptation, directed by Steven Mitchell Wright, relocates the action from Norway to Australia.

The widow of the recently deceased Captain Alving hides a secret: her late husband was a debauched, serial abuser of women, not the pillar of the provincial society that most believe.

Encouraged by Pastor Mandes (Philip Hayden) to ignore her husband’s cruelty and infidelities, Mrs Alving’s (Laura Iris Hill) decision to stay in an unhappy marriage is her cross to bear to maintain the family's reputation.

Her stoicism has consequences for the family’s future happiness. As a stone dropped in a pond, individual actions unknowingly cause ripples impacting lives.

Despite her sacrifice, her son Oswald (Gabriel Cali) cannot escape the sins of his father.

In addition, by not disclosing her maid Regina’s (Kira May Samu) paternity, that she is the daughter of Mr Alving, Mrs Alving has unwittingly allowed an incestuous romance to blossom between Oswald and Regina.

There are things to like about this production, not least a clever set over three stories that allows actors not in action to hover as ghostly figures framed in windows.

The actors are all in fine form and make the most of the characters.

However, this is a bleak, cheerless play that does not quite work by relocating to Australia.

For one, the hypocritical Pastor Manders has the petty-mindedness but not the biblethumping, fire, and brimstone of Nordic Protestantism.

Despite the tragic misfortune suffered by the family, even nineteenth-century Australian society feels more relaxed and less constrictive of social norms.

Performance Details: Until June 15 Venue: Theatre Works, 14 Acland St., St Kilda Bookings: theatreworks.org.au/2024/ ghosts - Review by Kathryn Keeble

4-Peace Band

■ The 4-Peace Band will be returning to the Mentone RSL on June 21 from 7.30pm to late .

Dance to music from the 60s, 70s, 80s and more.

Free Entry.

Date: Friday, June 21 from 7.30pm (dinner is served earlier if required) Venue: Mentone RSL, 9 Palermo St., Mentone.

Dinner bookings: 9583 2841 - Cheryl Threadgold

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Local Theatre Shows

■ Torquay Theatre Troupe: The Effect (by Lucy Prebble) Until June 16 at the Shoestring Playhouse @ The MAC, 77 Beach Rd., Torquay. Director: Doug Montgomery. Bookings: Trybooking ■ Babirra Music Theatre: Priscilla Queen of the Desert – the Musical Until June 16 at The Round, Nunawading. Director: Richard Perdriau; Musical Director: Malcolm Fawcett; Choreographer: Cassie Pennicuik.

Bookings: babirra.org.au ■ The Basin Theatre Group: Jimmie the Beatle (Written and Directed by Tim Byron) Until June 22 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Bookings: 1300 784 668 ■ Essendon Theatre Company: The Skin of Our Teeth (by Thornton Wilder) June 13 – 22 at the Bradshaw St. Community Hall, Bradshaw St., Essendon. Director: Kadey McIntosh. Bookings: www.essendontheatre company.com.au ■ The Cathouse Players: Gaslight (Patrick Hamilton) June 14 – 23 at Kyneton Masonic Centre, 7 Yaldwyn St. West, Kyneton. Director: Bette Sartore.

■ Monologue Festival, Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. June 15 and June 16. Artistic Director: Andy Payne. Bookings: Trybooking.

■ Malvern Theatre: Lovesong (by Abi Morgan) June 21 – July 6 at 29A80 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: George Werther.

Bookings: 1300 131 552.

■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Veronica’s Room (Ira Levin) June 21 – 30 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Keith Hutton. Bookings: kingstonarts.com.au or call 9556 4440.

■ Williamstown Little Theatre: The Real Thing (by Tom Stoppard) June 26 – July 13 at Williamstown Little Theatre, 2 – 4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Michelle Swann.

Bookings: https://www.wlt.org.au/book-tickets ■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: Suite Surrender (by Michael McKeever) June 22 – July 13 at the Lilydale Mechanics’ Institute, 39-41 Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Bob Bramble. Bookings: 9735 1777 www.lilydaleatc.com ■ Geelong Repertory Theatre Company: Misery (by William Goldman) June 28 – July 13 at the Woodbin Theatre, 15 Coronation St., Geelong. Director: Greg Shawcross.

Bookings: Geelong Arts Centre 1300 251 200 geelongartscentre.org.au ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Wait Until Dark (by Frederick Knott) June 28 – July 13 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Dean Banova. Bookings: htc.org.au ■ Peridot Theatre Company: A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking (by John Ford Noonan) July 5 – 14 at the Clayton Theatrette, 9-10 Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Pip Le Blond. Bookings: peridot.com.au ■ Ballarat National Theatre: A Date With Death July 5 – 14 at 106 Albert St. Sebastopol, Ballarat. Bookings: https://www.bnt.org.au/ productions/342-a-date-with-death ■ Theatrical. The Boy From Oz, July 6 – 21 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director/ Choreographer: Rhylee Nowell; Musical Director: Alex Byrne. Musical Supervision: Matthew Hadgraft; Ass’t. Choreographer: Ellie Martin. Bookings: theatrical.com.au ■ Eltham Little Theatre: Into the Woods Jr June 29- July 14 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Gareth Clarke. Bookings: elthamlittle theatre.org.au ■ BATS Theatre Company: The Hunchback of Notre Dame July 5 – 7 at the Tony Sheumack Centre for Performing Arts, Beacon Hills College (Berwick Campus), 92 Kangan Drive, Berwick. Bookings: Trybooking ■ PLOS Musical Productions: ATribute to Musical Theatre, July 7 at 1.00pm and 6.00pm at the Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St., Frankston. Directors: Peter Jenkins and Jess Pratt; Musical Director: Bev Woodford. www.plos.asn.au ■ Wyndham Theatre Company: After Dinner (by Andrew Bovell) July 12 – 20 at Wyndham Theatre, Cnr Duncans Rd and Synott St., Werribee. Director: Fiona Scarlett.

Bookings: Trybooking.

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SON CALLED MOON ■ At Chapel off Chapel, from June 22-25, Ari Jacob will introduce Son Called Moon, a brandnew musical.

The music for the show was released as an album of the same name earlier this month, and features the recently released singles Permission and Feel It Coming.

The musical is the culmination of a sevenyear overseas sabbatical and brings together a mythical fable and a contemporary intimate story of love and redemption.

The music takes the audience on a journey into days, nights, years and lifetimes of ancient spiritual teachings and raw human experience.

Premiering at Chapel Off Chapel and starring Ari, the musical also features Irish performer Claire Burns.

“Son Called Moon is a musical allegory for the spiritual quest of our generation, told through a story about how the moon became the moon.”

Said Ari: “It was born from my own spiritual research, from the questions that kept me awake at night and the struggles I had with my own identity.

“Wherever you come from, whoever you are, whatever you believe in, you are welcome to witness this incredibly unique moment in history and time, and to be a part of this deeply intimate theatrical experience.”

Written by Jewish-Australian artist Ari Jacob, Son Called Moon is billed as a deeply personal and transcendent theatrical experience.

An adventurous and curious boy, Moon lies awake for hours discussing the universe's secrets with Sun, the mysterious and ever-present feminine.

When one day a mysterious and potentially dangerous fruit appears that even Sun doesn’t recognise, their relationship begins to bruise, giving way to paranoia and manipulation, sending the two on a journey through fear, isolation and longing.

The six-person cast and nine-person onstage band will fill The Chapel with an original folk score, transforming the space into both a cosy living room and a vast galaxy.

Directed by James Cutler, this new show explores themes of shame and vulnerability, sexuality and religion and truth and wisdom. The musical is a modern prophecy for the end of days and a time when “the Moon will give light like the Sun”.

Ari’s grandmother and sister also appear on the album. The musical will employ staff from the All Things Equal café based on Carlisle St, Balaclava,where over half of its staff have a disability. Ari’s sister, who has ASD, also works at this café.

Performance Details: June 22-25 Venue: Chapel off Chapel, Chapel St., Prahran.

Bookings: Tickets available for the flat fee of $60.

- Cheryl Threadgold

The Whale

■ MSC Studio presents the Victorian premiere of Samuel D. Hunter’s multi-award winning play, The Whale, from June 28-July 14 at the Alex Theatre, St Kilda.

The Whale boasts a cast line-up led by Adam Lyon (King Kong, Moulin Rouge! The Musical) as Charlie and supported by Melanie Gleeson (When the Rain Stops Falling) as Liz, Sebastian Li (New Gold Mountain - SBS) as Elder Thomas, Tanya Schneider (Harrow ABC) as Mary and Skye Fellman in her professional debut as Elle.

The Whale tells the story of a man's last chance at redemption, and of finding beauty in the most unexpected places.

It has achieved significant international acclaim including winning the Lucille Lortel Award for Best Play, the Sky Cooper NewAmerican Play Prize and its cinematic adaptation garnered two Oscars amongst its overwhelming volume of nominations. Melbourne Shakespeare Company's Artistic Director Jennifer Sarah Dean returns to direct the production following a three-year hiatus whilst working on the National Tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical and most recently on The Almighty Sometimes for Melbourne Theatre Company.

● Ari Jacob “As soon as I read this play I knew it was a story I wanted to share. I couldn’t believe that it had never been produced in Victoria before,” Dean explained.

“Many people will remember the Oscar winning movie based on this play, it's such an impactful, heartfelt and fiercely funny piece. I think audiences will be really moved when they experience it live, especially in the intimate setting of The Alex Theatre Studio with such an incredible team of actors.”

Multiple Green Room Nominee Harry Gill (Parade, Songs for A New World) will join the company for the first time as Set Designer, with Catherine Elliott (Hex) designing costumes.

Kris Chainey (Big House Dreaming) returns to the company as Lighting Designer with Composer and Sound Designer Jack Burmeister (Bright Light Burning) completing the creative line up.

Dates: June 28-July 14. Opening Night: Saturday June 29 at 7:30pm Location: Alex Theatre, St Kilda Tickets: www.melbourneshakespeare.com/ thewhale - Cheryl Threadgold

Elvis: A Musical Revolution

■ The award-winning production of Elvis: A Musical Revolution is set to return to Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre from Saturday, July 27.

Back by popular demand, this strictly limited encore season will once again transport audiences through the life and music of rock ‘n’ roll superstar, Elvis Presley - from his childhood in Tupelo, Mississippi, through to his triumphant ’68 Comeback Special.

The musical features over 40 iconic hits, such as Jailhouse Rock, Hound Dog, That’s All Right, All Shook Up, Suspicious Minds, Heartbreak Hotel, Burning Love, Blue Suede Shoes, Good Rockin’ Tonight, Don’t Be Cruel, Are You Lonesome, Return to Sender, Teddy Bear, A Big Hunk O’Love, See See Rider, Can't Help Falling In Love, A Little Less Conversation, Guitar Man and more.

Mainstage and television star Rob Mallett (Home andAway,Aladdin, Singin’In The Rain) will continue to play Elvis Presley, with remaining cast members to be announced soon.

Producer David Venn said: “Returning to Melbourne feels like a joyous homecoming.

The overwhelming reception from our Melbourne audiences the first time around was truly heartening, and we look forward to bringing it back to the Athenaeum Theatre for the final time.”

Venue: Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins St, Melbourne Dates: July 27-August 11 Ticket Prices: From $69* Bookings: Ticketmaster - Cheryl Threadgold

Observations Female Sherlock ■ What kind of detective would Sherlock Holmes be if she were a woman?

Answering that is the challenge that literary editors Atlin Merrick and Narrelle M Harris have set themselves in a new crime anthology Sherlock Is A Girl’s Name.

It contains 13 Sherlockian stories, all with a female sleuth and written by women with great track records in this literary area, including a couple from the editors themselves.

Of course, every Holmes needs a Dr Watson, and the twist in these stories is that there are very different Dr Watson-type sleuths, from ghosts to a teenage tuba player and a stranger on a plane, just to list a few.

And the settings of the stories also have huge variations – some are set in Victorian London, some in contemporary America and some even in deep Space.

Merrick and Harris have scoured the globe for crime mystery writers for their anthology, and they have included Australian authors Tanya Rayner Roberts, Eugen Bacon, Katya de Becerra, and co-editor Harris.

The editors certainly know their field, as Harris’s new crime mystery is The SheWolf of Baker Street, while Merrick is the author of The Day They Met and The Night They Met. Harris and Merrick promise that the gender-bending Sherlock Holmes in these stories will seem as familiar as the original Baker Street sleuth.

Sherlock Is A Girl’s Name is published by Clan Destine Press. www.clandestinepress.net - Julie Houghton

More Shows

■ Fab Nobs Jr: Nickelodeon, the SpongeBob Musical, Youth Edition, July 5 – 14 at 33 Industry Place, Bayswater. Bookings: fabnobstheatre.com.au ■ BATS Theatre Company: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, July 5 – 7 at the Tony Sheumack Centre for Performing Arts, Beaconhills College, Berwick Campus. Director/Choreographer: Bridie Clark; Musical Director: Kent Ross. Bookings: Trybooking.

■ Wyndham Theatre Company: After Dinner (by Andrew Bovell) July 12 – 20 at Wyndham Theatre Company: Cnr Duncans Rd and Synnott St., Werribee. Director: Fiona Scarlett. Bookings: Trybooking ■ Mansfield Musical and Dramatic Society (MMUDS): Kid Stakes (by Ray Lawler) July 19 – 27 at 15 View St., Mansfield. Director: Daryl Hunt. Bookings: mmuds.org.au ■ MLOC Productions: Alice by Heart, July 26 – August 3 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Chris Ryan; Choreographer: Molly Whytcross; Vocal Director: Diane O’Hare; Musical Director: Hannah Hunt. Bookings: mloc.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Auditions

■ Theatrical.: A Chorus Line. Auditions to be held in Cheltenham, performances at National Theatre, St Kilda. Director: Tahra Cannon; Musical Director: Gabriel Taburet; Choreographer: Louise Panagiotidis. Contact: theatrical.com.au ■ Eltham Little Theatre: Veronica’s Room (by Ira Levin) June 15 at 11.00am, June 18 at 7.30pm at 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Drew Mason. Audition enquiries: drew.mason@optusnet.com.au Ph. 9382 6284 ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): Hand to God (by Robert Askins) June 16 from 12pm and June 17 from 7pm at Strathmore Community Hall, 50 Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: Brian Edmond. Audition information: stagtheatre.org ■ Geelong Repertory Theatre Company: Silent Sky (Lauren Gunderson) Information Night June 12 at 7pm; Auditions June and 18 at the Woodbin Theatre Foyer, Coronation St., West Geelong. Director: Natasha Boyd.

Further information: geelongrep.com/auditions ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: And a Nightingale Sang (by C.P. Taylor) June 16 at 7pm; June 17 at 7pm at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Llaaneath Poor. Audition enquiries and bookings: queen_styxia_89@ hotmail.com ■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: Hotel Sorrento (Hannie Rayson) June 16 at 6pm, June 19 at 8pm at the Warrandyte Mechanics’ Institute, 180 Yarra St., Warrandyte. Director: Grant Purdy. Audition bookings: 0412 121 631.

- Cheryl Threadgold

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Vale David Purcell, 1953-2024 ■ We lost David Purcell this week. One of the bravest and toughest men that I have known, at the same time being one of most caring.

'DP' ('Purce' to many) was a lifetime mate and confidant. On the business side, he was our accountant for more years than I care to remember. But he was so much more than that.

I spoke to Lissi, and our sincere condolences go also to Caz and James, and Annie too. Also in our thoughts are David's sisters Helen and Margaret, and the wider family.

Lissi, of course, was by David's side, as he was finally taken by Acute Leukaemia. Geez, he put up a courageous battle. So did Lissi.

He thought he was gone last November, when in his words, they sent him home to say goodbye.

Lissi has been there all the way through every up and down. They have been incredible partners.

I first saw David Frederick Purcell on the Ivanhoe football fields in the late 1960s and 1970s.

He was fearless, and not afraid to square the ledger with an out-of-line opposition player who might have hurt one of his Hoes team-mates.

Over the years, we spoke about this special brand of courage, which he attributed to his father Harold.

DP was a loyal Old Ivanhoe Grammarians footballer, and he always maintained his loyalty to the brown-and-white.

David studied accountancy, and went to work with footy clubs such as Fitzroy and Richmond, later into partnership, and then trading under the 'E.S. Purcell & Co.' banner.

As a client, I jokingly nicknamed him 'Loopholes', but in reality he insisted on doing things by the book.

To understand the significane of the ESP label, you need to be a student of the country town of Yea. The Purcells were/are Yea royalty. The family ran the district's general store for 99 years,

‘He epitomised the saying - when in doubt, do the courageous thing.’

- Editor Ash Long

● David Purcell

as well as their other pursuits including farming.

Eaton Stannard Purcell was a local pioneer, as was his son, Major Frederick George Purcell.

I came to know a little about Yea history when I purchased the Yea newspaper business in 1984, 40 years ago.

Partly because of the Ivanhoe Grammar School connection, the Purcells became one of our best supporters. They had run the newspaper from 1907-1929.

Especially Bill, Harold, Claire and Jean, and others too in the extended clan. I shared a Masonic connection with David's cousin, Howard Purcell.

Another of David's cousins, Ian Scott, married my oldest and dearest school friend, Anne.

We met when we were 5, and we caught up again with her at a reunion only a few weeks ago.

The friendliness of the Yea connection extended to the wonderful Joanie, David's beloved Mum. That friendliness extended to family friends, the Lawrances, and others in their network.

David had a keen interest in thoroughbreds, and he became President of the Healesville Amateur Racing Club.

There is likely to be a get-together there later this month for friends to say their farewell.

Like many of us, David had his fair share of highs and lows in life. He lived with leukaemia for a number of years, and never complained.

Over recent months, he was in and out of the Olivia Newton-John Centre at Heidelberg.

Transfusions gave him a little reprieve.

Our lives are better because David Purcell has been in them.

He epitomised the saying - "when in doubt, do the courageous thing".

Thanks for everything over the years, dear friend.

- Ash Long, Editor

Melbournewide Pursuit 5 arrested

■ Wyndham Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested five men after an alleged pursuit through multiple northern suburbs.

Police observed a white Toyota Camry allegedly driving at high speed west bound on Paisley St in Footscray about 11.40pm on Friday, 7 June.

With assistance from the Air Wing, the Toyota was alleged to have been observed travelling at speeds of 150-kmh throughout Footscray, Derrimut, Sunshine, Moonee Ponds and Brunswick.

Officers successfully deployed stop sicks on Sydney Rd and the car came to a halt on the overpass above the Tullamarine Freeway, Parkville, about 12.20am.

All five occupants inside the vehicle were swiftly arrested and were assisting police with their enquiries.

It is not believed the Toyota is stolen.

Fatality at D’nong

■ One person has died following a collision in Dandenong on Friday night (June 7).

It is believed a pedestrian was walking across the road when they were allegedly struck by a silver Mercedes sedan on Stud Rd about 9pm.

As a result of the impact the pedestrian was thrown into the centre of the north bound lanes of Stud Rd when they were struck by another vehicle.

The small dark coloured SUV did not stop at the scene and continued driving north towards Rowville.

The driver of the Mercedes, stopped at the scene and was assisting police with their enquiries.

The woman was taken to hospital but died a short time later.

Exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing. contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppers.com.au

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■ Ms Tuanh Nguyen, Kangaroo Ground. For service to the community through governance and advocacy roles.

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■ A boy has died in hospital following a collision in Fitzroy early on Wedbnesday morning (June 5).

Police have been told the teenager was driving a SYM Orbit motorised scooter along Nicholson St when it appears he collided with a vehicle about 12.40am.

The rider, a 15-year-old Echuca boy, was taken life-threatening injuries to hospital where he later died.

The driver of the vehicle is assisting police with their enquiries.

Investigations into the collision are ongoing and police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

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CARPET AND SOUND

■ Playing as part of a double bill at fortyfive downstairs, Calamity Practice's production of Carpet and Sand by Robert Reid is an ambitious laudable attempt at challenging theatrical norms which, unfortunately, too often overreaches itself.

The play follows a troupe of actors being led by the famous English theatre director Peter Brook as they go on a trek across the Sahara desert. A journalist accompanies them, commenting on their progress as they look to create a new type of theatre. Much mayhem ensues.

Written by Robert Reid, Carpet and Sand is loosely based on events which took place in 1972. The script is a pastiche of different narrative strands and uses a variety of theatrical devices as it seeks to deconstruct what Brook was trying to achieve.

Its tone veers from slapstick to ironic through monologues and multicharacter scenes. At its best, the script is humourous and pointed as it mocks the arrogant colonialist notions underpinning Brook's folly.

However, there are too many theatrical in-jokes while the writing, at times, feels like an intellectual exercise; it is too didactic, undercutting the valid critique it seeks to make.

On the whole, the ensemble of eight actors - AYA, Ciline Ajobong, Clarisse Bonello, Finn McGrath, Lucy Rees, Mark Yeates, Tilly Legge and Walt Dyson – successfully breathe life into the script.

They capture its spirit with performances that move from dry sarcasm to fiery passion. Nevertheless, the actors were hard to hear at times while one or two performances felt stilted.

The play is directed by Bob Pavlich with Lucy Rees as dramaturg. Pavlich draws some wonderful performances from his actors, regardless of the script's shortcomings.

Theatre that seeks to “experiment with form and content and eschew conventional narrative structures”, as Calamity Practice claims to aspire to, is to be applauded. However, the experiment that is Carpet and Sand can only be intermittently classified as a successful one.

Venue: fortyfivedownstairs theatre, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne Dates and times: At various days/ times until June 16 Duration: 90 minutes Bookings: https://fortyfive downstairs.com/event/carpet-andsand-100-reasons-for-war/ - Review by Peter Murphy

Hydra

■ Directed by Michelle Swan, Sue Smith’s Hydra chronicles Australian writers George Johnston and Charmian Clift's escape from the conservative constraints of 1950s Australia to embrace the promise of a bohemian idyll on the Greek island of Hydra.

Lured by the beautiful weather, the

● Finn McGrath (left) and Clarisse Bonello in 100 Reasons for War. Photo: Harper Owen relaxed lifestyle away from the pres- is war that doesn't always realise its sures of modern life, and abundant and ambitious intentions due to an overly cheap food and wine, this was their didactic script.

In a flurry of scene changes played chance to write the “Great Austraat various tempos, unnamed characlian novel.”

Ex-pat artists like Sidney Nolan, ters come and go as different aspects Leonard Cohen and Peter Finch fre- of the experience of war are explored.

From the personal to the political, the quented the island.

Clift and Johnston’s son Martin humdrum to the horror, the macro to (Daniel Trenkovski) narrates the the micro, conflict and war are forenstory, looking back on his childhood. sically examined.

Written by Tom Holloway, 100 An excellent set designed by Swan and Helen Ellis transported the audi- Reasons for War is a series of vience to Greece. Projections worked gnettes. Motifs and themes are revisited as nameless characters interact well to evoke various locations.

The action moves through the Hy- with each other.

Things are spoken of but also left dra years from 1956 until the family’s return to Australia in the 1960s after unspoken as dialogues between charthe success of Johnston’s My acters fracture and splinter across difBrother Jack. The dream soon faded. ferent spaces and timelines.

It is an ambitious text that demands The reality was living a dirt-poor existence, scraping and scrimping to much of an audience and is admirable pay debts and fights fuelled by heavy for that. However, it can get too didactic at times with a subsequent loss drinking.

Volatile and destructive, their rela- of impact and audience engagement.

The cast of 100 Reasons for War tionship succumbed to the pressures of jealousy, infidelity, and fears of fail- consists of AYA, Ciline Ajobong, Clarisse Bonello, Finn McGrath, ure.

Interspersed with extracts from Lucy Rees, Mark Yeates, Tilly Legge Johnston’s Clean Straw for Nothing and Walt Dyson.

All performers impress in the way and Clift’s Peel Me a Lotus, the narrative wrenches between the contrary they handle what could have been a tricky script to master. There are ocanguish of life versus art.

Naomi Crossley gives a moving casional snippets of text lost due to performance as Clift, torn between her poor vocal work while the odd monoambition and identity and her support logue or scene falls flat; however, overall the ensemble do themselves for Johnston.

Andrew Wild’s Johnston demon- proud.

This is in no small way a credit to strates his narcissism in mansplaining Clift’s work for her, rewriting pas- the direction of Bob Pavlich and the sages and feigning surprise when she work of the dramaturg Lucy Rees.

They have done a wonderful job does not accept his rewrites with gratiof realising the various worlds detude.

What is overwhelming is the feel- manded by Holloway's script, espeing that while Johnston and Clift cially in the way they have drawn out physically escaped the conservative, some wonderful performances from small-mindedness of Australia in the the actors.

Not everyone's cup of tea then, but 1950s, some attitudes were harder to 100 Reasons for War is, regardless, a abandon.

Hydra was presented by the bold brave show that signals Calamity Practice as a company to have on Brighton Theatre Company.

- Review by Kathryn Keeble your radar.

Venue: fortyfivedownstairs theatre, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne Dates and times: At various days/ times until June 16 Duration: 90 minutes Tickets: $35-79 ■ Playing as part of a double bill at Bookings: https://fortyfive fortyfive downstairs, Calamity Practice's production of 100 Reasons downstairs.com/event/carpet-andfor War by Tom Holloway is a dy- sand-100-reasons-for-war/ - Review by Peter Murphy namic exploration of the tragedy that

100 Reasons For War

Rourke’s Reviews Jim Henson : Ideas Man

■ (PG). 108 minutes. Now available on Disney+ For people over a certain age, Jim Henson was a person who affected millions, someone who brought an immense amount of joy and entertainment in a way that was unique, and that love remains now, so it seems like the perfect time to release a documentary on Henson’s life and his work.

Covering Henson’s life from when he was a child to his death in 1990, aged 53, we see how driven he was from the very start, initially using puppetry as an excuse to enter the TV industry, but then taking that particular craft and pushing it into unusual directions.

A huge influence would be Henson’s wife (they married in 1959), and the two would found Muppets, Inc., and would lead to them producing a little project called Sesame Street (1969, and is still going), a children’s educational TV show that would become one of the most successful and influential kids programs of all-time (no other future children’s show would exist without it).

It was a show that had a huge affect on me as a child, and forever got me into trouble with teachers when it came to pronouncing the letter z (I would always say ‘zee’, instead of ‘zed’, much to my teachers’ annoyance, but the funny thing is they knew exactly where I’d got it from).

It was also a show that not only educated, but offered the type of comedy not normally associated with children’s shows.

The reason for this became evident when Henson finally got his labour-of-love project greenlit, something he had been shopping around even before Sesame Street, a series called The Muppet Show (1976-1981).

Again a monumental influence (and a huge hit), this show was something new, and the entire world openly embraced it.

The success of the show lead to The Muppet Movie (1979), a film that thoroughly entertained young audiences (I remember seeing it at the cinema and loving it), but had such a self-knowing sense of humour, that adults enjoyed it too.

The same went for The Great Muppet Caper (1981, and was Henson’s feature directorial debut), which paid homage to everything from 30s musicals to heist movies, and The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984), a production that poked fun at the trials and tribulations of making it in the entertainment industry (in this case, Broadway), and even surviving on the streets of New York. Henson would then take a

left turn by creating more ambitiously dramatic pieces, namely The Dark Crystal (1982), and Labyrinth (1986), both of which didn’t fully connect at the time (Labyrinth was a particular flop), but have gone on to achieve huge cult followings, and have been reassessed by critics. The last four years are presented as a bit of a blur, but does mention the deal with Disney, shortly before Henson’s death.

Henson’s passing felt like a personal tragedy to many (including me), as he had touched so many people from such a young age, and his memorial service was a moving affair. After gushing so wholeheartedly about the artist, I wish Jim Henson: Idea Man delved more into areas we know less of.

The relationship between Henson and his parents, who were serious puppeteers, is only superficially looked at, while the darker, more problematic aspects of the relationship with his wife Jane is skipped over (one would love to see a separate documentary made on her life). The way Henson’s work and prolific output also limited the time he spent with his five kids isn’t properly explored (the fact that nearly all of them became talented in some manner of puppetry, indicates how they may have seen this as the only way to spend quality time with their father). Of course, being a Disney production, the deal that was going to happen between the Studio and Henson is barely touched upon, especially as it went very sour, involved much litigation, with Disney behaving badly. Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind, The Da Vinci Code) directs the material with an extremely light touch, noticeably hesitant to examine areas of Henson’s life that may come across as critical, and it makes the whole documentary feel unbalanced at times. Yes, Henson was someone who was a true innovator, and used that creativity to bring happiness to millions of people around the globe; but he was also a human being, who could make mistakes, whether intentional or not, and it’s where this stumbles overall. It is also weird that The Great Muppet Caper and The Muppets Take Manhattan are totally ignored, and TV shows like The Storyteller receive only seconds of screen time. One can’t help but love Jim Henson: Idea Man for what it shows, and the output of a genius which left an indelible, permanent impression on people like myself, but for a modern audience who may not be fully aware of what Henson did, and the person he was, this is a documentary that may leave them wanting, thirsting for more details on a man who did so much, before his life was tragically cut short.

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Melbournewide Police nab driver

■ Prahran Highway Patrol officers are appealing for public assistance following a collision at Glen Iris.

It is alleged a white Audi sedan was travelling inbound along the Monash Fwy near the High St overpass when it struck a stationary VicRoads truck and a centre barrier at 11.45pm on Tuesday (June 4).

Officers were told that two lanes of the usual four lanes were closed on the freeway due to line marking work and the speed limit was dropped to 40-kmh in the area.

It is alleged that the driver of the Audi was travelling between 80-kmh and 100- kmh in the fourth lane prior to the collision.

“It was a miracle the road workers were not injured during the incident,” said a Police representative.

The driver of the Audi, a 46-year-old Cranbourne West man was uninjured.

He is expected to be charged on summons with reckless conduct endangering life, drive whilst disqualified, failing to have proper control of a motor vehicle and other driving offences.

Carjackings in West

■ Officers from Queensland Police Service have arrested a 32-year-old South Australian man following a series of alleged carjackings and attempted carjackings in the Werribee area late last month.

The series of aggravated incidents occurred in Werribee, Little River and Point Cook on Wednesday, May 29.

Detectives from Hamilton Crime Investigation Unit and Armed Crime Squad worked closely with officers from South Australian and Queensland police to locate the man as he made his way from Victoria into South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland. The 32-year-old was arrested at a hotel in South Brisbane.

Members from Hamilton CIU wwere to fly to Brisbane in the coming days to apply for the man’s extradition to Victoria.

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Local Politics

Council elections loom ■ Local government elections are scheduled to be held across Victoria in late October.

The poll will see the return of elected Councillors in municipalities including Casey, Whittlesea and Strathbogie, where Administrators are currently in place.

The elections will be held by post for all councils except Moira Shire Council.

Key dates for local council elections are determined by the Local Government Act 2020.

The State Government is currently considering some date changes: ■ Close of roll. Current timeline: 4 pm on Friday, August 30. Porposed timline: 4 pm on Wednesday, August 7.

■ Nominations open. From Thursday, September 19 to Monday, September 9.

■ Nominations close. From 12 noon on Tuesday, September 24, to 12 noon on Tuesday, September 17.

■ Deadline to submit candidate statement, questionnaire and photos. From 12 noon on Wednesday, September 25, to 12 noon on Tuesday, September 17.

■ Ballot draw. From 3 pm on Tuesday, September 24, to 10 am on Wednesday, September 18.

■ Mail-out of ballot packs. From commencing on Tuesday, October 8, to commencing on Monday, October 7.

■ Close of voting. 6 pm Friday, October 25. No change.

■ All results finalised. By Friday, November 15. No change.

The electoral structures of 39 local councils have been reviewed. These reviews were held across three rounds and concluded in January.

The panel submitted its recommendations to Melissa Horne, Minister for Local Government, for consideration, and the recommendations were accepted on February 15.

Four councils will change to a multi-member ward structure: Buloke, Northern Grampians,

Around The Suburbs Targeted shooting ■ Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad are investigating after a man was shot in the upper body in Maidstone last Thursday (June 6).

It is understood a number of people attended the Omar St address to threaten the occupant of the house around 4.30pm. A scuffle ensued and the firearm was discharged.

A 35-year-old Braybrook man self-presented to a nearby hospital a short time later with non-life threatening injuries.

A number of other occupants inside the property at the time were not physically injured during the incident.

Four people were arrested at the scene including a 29-year-old Broadmeadows woman, a 34-year-old Footscray man, a 29year-old Braybrook man and a 35-year-old Braybrook man but were subsequently released pending further enquiries.

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

Sexual assault

● Melissa Horne, Local Government Minister Surf Coast and Yarriambiack.

Five councils will change to an unsubdivided structure: Campaspe, Gannawarra, Hepburn, Moorabool and Strathbogie.

The remaining 30 councils will change to a single-member ward structure: Ballarat, Brimbank, Casey, Central Goldfields, Corangamite, Frankston, Glen Eira, Greater Bendigo, Greater Geelong, Greater Shepparton, Hobsons Bay, Horsham Rural City, Hume City, Latrobe City, Maribyrnong, Melton, Merri-bek, Mildura Rural, Monash, Moonee Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Mount Alexander, Port Phillip, Stonnington, Wangaratta, Warrnambool, Whittlesea, Wodonga, Wyndham and Yarra.

■ Sexual Crime Squad detectives have charged a man following the sexual assault of a 19-year-old woman in the early hours of Monday morning (June 3).

A 43-year-old Pakenham man was arrested at his home address on Thursday morning (June 6) and was subsequently interviewed by police.

The man was charged with rape and false imprisonment and also had his rideshare driver licence suspended.

He was to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.

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Magazine ■ Who would believe that an Australian actor who bore the same name as the famous Hollywood actor Robert Taylor would become known throughout the world as a US Marshall in a popular western television series?

Robert Taylor has become a respected actor internationally. He has a great body of work to his credit - Robert is tall, rugged, handsome and plays great character roles.

Robert Taylor was born in Melbourne in 1963. He came from a family of three children and when his parent's marriage broke up Robert moved to a mining town in Western Australia to live with his aunt and uncle.

When he was 21 he went to sea to work on oil rigs and was aboard a ship which was involved in a collision and sank.

Robert and his friends made it to a lifeboat and whilst convalescing in hospital he saw and an advertisement in the local paper for auditions at the WesternAustralian Academy of Performing Arts.

He passed the audition and enrolled as a student. Robert's first acting job was a small part in The Flying Doctors in 1988.

The following year he played the character of ‘Nicholas Walsh’ in Home and Away.

Robert was cast as ongoing characters in many television series such as Stingers, Blue Heelers, MDA and Killing Time.

In 2001 he was cast in the popular Irish television series Ballykissangel and played Father

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Robert Taylor

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM Vincent Sheehan. I remember meeting Robert briefly at the St Kida Film Festival at the Palais Theatre in 2002.

At that time Robert was the President of the Veg Out St Kilda Community Artists Gardens which were located at the old St Kilda Bowling Club.

His film credits include Storm Warning, Ned Kelly and The Matrix.

In 2010 Robert married Ayisha Davies and they have a daughter.

Robert's big break came in 2011 when he was cast in the lead role in the popular television series Longmire.

Robert plays the Sheriff Walt Longmire and the show is filmed in New Mexico.

● Robert Taylor

This series originally was produced by the A&E cable channel and it was cancelled after three seasons.

There was a public outcry across the world and fortunately the Netflix channel produced the show for its fourth season.

This is one of my favourite television westerns; I love the characters and the scriptwriting.

I had a coffee with Lou Diamond Phillips when he was in Melbourne for The King and I and Lou told me he loved working with Robert on Longmire playing Walt Longmire's best friend, ‘Henry Standing Bear’.

Robert Taylor has already been in four films this year - Downriver, What Lola Wants, Focus and The Menkoff Method.

In recent years there have been many Australian actors who have been cast in leading roles in American television series - they seem to be able to handle the accent and portray great characters.

In recent times Robert Taylor has appeared in television productions such as Scrublands, The Newsreader and Apples Never Fall.

Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AW The Time Tunnel - Remember When Sundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens.

And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon. www.innerfm.org.au

LIGHT SHINES AT BENALLA ART GALLERY Letter Farm worry

■ My name is Chloe Elise Paul and I am a Community Engagement Officer based in Melbourne.

I would like to bring it to the media's attention that Collingwood Children's Farm have made the decision to discontinue its community programs randomly and abruptly. It is incredibly devastating and reeks of leadership problems and mismanagement from an out-of-touch CEOs. My client, has attended there for about 18 months once a week volunteering, she has various disabilities and the farm has been an incredible opportunity for her to develop independent living skills and social connections.

This is the ONLY thing that gets my client out of the house and since this announcement, it has caused ripple effects in her life.

Not only this, but her younger nephew who lives with severe disabilities was looking forward to attending the program when he turned 18.

What is most bizarre is that the blame in the letter is the cost of living crisis when this program is essentially free labour for the farm. Volunteer numbers have been growing immensely over the past six months. In reality, they are cutting off the community of people around the farm and completely navigating away from the values and missions the farm is supposed represent.

Over the past six months they have had a large turnover of staff, including letting go of the community manager who was replacing the other manager (who was only around for about two months before leaving herself).

I know in this letter I am highlighting all the bad stuff that is occurring, but the space, the opportunities and the health outcomes I have witnessed in my clients and attendees just make this decision all the more upsetting.

- Chloe Elise Paul

Light Shines; Shadows Fall – Hans Heysen and Matthew James MacNally The exhibition is a celebration of both artists’ mastery in rendering the Australian countryside, and the atmospheric shifts across the day as the sun rises and sets, shining its light for shadows to fall.

Exhibition closes July 28.

Simpson Gallery Melancholia – Janet Leith Leith examines the pre0ninetenth century of belief relating to humoral theory, specifically the Four Humors of phlegm, black bile, yellow bile and blood which instigated the effect of heightened inspiration (head) and depressed spirits (cold) on the human body and mind.

Leith’s work is symbolic representation of the artist’s personal state of mind, a sense of disquiet and a variety of emotions through the use of the female nude.

The figures are depicted as vulnerable and stark against inky black backgrounds, the large, cropped bodies, torsos and busts are de-identified through wrapping of the face.

Exhibition closes June 23.

BenallaArt Gallery Botanical Gardens Bridge St, Benalla

Still Life Vivid Reverie: a Symphony in Still Life -Penelope Lau Community Exhibition Dynamic and detailed, Vivid Reverie, a Symphony in Still Life, explores how household objects reflect identity and self-expression. through gentle colours, intimate scale, considered composition and exceptional technical skill, Penelope tests the bounds between still life and portraiture.

Exploring the personal and social meaning behind objects, Penelope works to tell a story while providing insight into a person’s life.

Exhibition closes June 22.

Boroondara Arts Centre 360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn

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■ Here’s your chance to get out, have some fun and talk shop with other local artists and have a cheery drink.

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OK. With John O’Keefe Willie forever on the go

with Peter Kemp These regular gatherings propose space for connecting and developing conversation between local creatives.

WAM provides fun and friendly environment to talk shop with other artists,, share tips, discuss creative practice, projects and local arts and culture.

With the Dandenongs Ranges rich and abundant cultural landscape Burrinja’s WAM events are a great opportunity to develop creative networks, find out about potential opportunities and connect with your local arts community.

Burrinja Gallery 351 Glenfern Rd, Upwey.

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Cold Chisel sell-out

■ More than 150,000 tickets have been snapped up for ‘The Big Five0 Tour’ – celebrating Cold Chisel’s 50th Anniversary.

Some 16 Australian concerts sold out completely, including two huge ‘circus tent’ shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, a second Sandalford Wines in Perth plus newly added dates at Mornington Racecourse and QUDOS Bank Arena in Sydney.

● Willie Nelson ■ Despite his 91 years of age Willie Nelson is still active and has just launched his 75th release. Music critics say his latest is one of his finest.

Brad Pitt’s fanmily feud

■ The 18-year-old daughter, Shiloh Jolian Pitt has filed to have the name Pitt dropped from her official name. Other members of the same family have already given the Pitt name the flick as offsprings grow-up and enter the work force.

Record price for guitar

■ An auction has been held for John Lennon’s prized guitar. Bids came from everywhere until the final bid won the online battle with an offer of A$2.8 million.

What game is Pat playing?

■ Former tennis champ Pat Rafter has discovered a new game - Padel Tennis. He recently visited Spain for the Senior World Padel Tennis Champs. Padel tennis is played in doubles and Pat has been appointed an Ambassador for the sport in Australia. He rarely hits the traditional tennis court these days yet will be glued to the telly watching Wimbledon.

Cole’s Book Arcade memory

■ A new sign has been erected in a laneway off Howey Place, CBD, Melbourne.The sign reads 'Palace of Intellect' recognising Cole’s Book Arcade circa gold rush era.The ookshop was one of the world's largest book repositories with one million books on shelves. Mark Twain was a regular patron, so they say.

- John O’Keefe

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Magazine Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@robfomusic.com.au

Rebecca sings Joni

■ Melbourne singer and all round entertainer Rebecca Barnard will bring to life the songs of music legend Joni Mitchell on Sunday, July 21, live in the conservatory at the Coolart Wetlands and Homestead.

Joining Rebecca will be special guest Peter Barnard (Boom Crash Opera) and together will bring you For the Roses, a presentation of Joni Mitchell's most loved songs from the 60s on.

Tickets at www.trybooking.com/events

Storytellers

■ Casey Radio 97.7fm presents Lucy Wise in their Storytellers at the station series on Sunday, June 23, commencing 2pm.

Lucy is described as a natural singer with a warm stage presence that has captivated audiences across Australia, New Zealand, the US and the UK. Furthermore her distinctive vocal sound and instrumental backing draw on acoustic, traditional folk, roots and pop musical influences.

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Her Sign

■ Father and daughter combination Phillip and Mia Slink have combined forces to write a powerful song about domestic violence.

The track titled Her Sign delves into so many of the unfortunate issues faced by victims living in such relationships.

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=00xhIr0Z1nA - Rob Foenander

Death of radio man, John Blackman ■ 'JB' phoned me just a few weeks ago to talk about an item of Melbourne radio history.

He sounded so good, and his call made my day.

John Blackman died last week , aged 76.

Like most of Melbourne, John was welcomed into our lounge rooms every weekend as voiceover man on Hey Hey It's Saturday.

We woke up to his voice every morning in the early 1980s with his breakfast radio program on 3AW, some of it with 'Uncle Roy' (Bruce Mansfield).

We all giggled at the 'inapprorpriate' humour. His cheerios to "pilots who are up, hostesses as well".

His world weather reports: "Tel Aviv, expected maximum 24, but for you 21". Storytime at 6.55am with 'Angela'.

His constant fights with Derryn Hinch. He was later to say: "we buried the hatchet so many times, my garden went rusty".

John was the naughty Syndal Tech. boy. He went on to be a cigarette van salesman. He wanted to be on radio, and won a job at 2GN Goulburn.

For a while he was the studio announcer for the later-disgraced Rev. Alex Kenworthy's Nightline program on 3AW. I was first met John in 1983 when 3AW and Leader Newspapers joined to raise funds for the Ash Wednesday fires victims.

Editor Ash Long pens a fond farewell to ‘JB’ ● John Blackman I was the photographer when we disastrous CBC network involving had a massive cheque presentation 3AK. He was at 3UZ. at the Macedon Hotel, 40 years ago.

He was an 'untouchable' at AW We all followed JB's topsy-turvy for many years, but did a number career. He was conned by Brian of appearances on the station in later White into joining Kerry Packer's years. (Almost) all was forgiven.

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The public loved John Blackman. He was on our front cover of the first edition when I resurrected the Melbourne Observer newspaper in 2002.

We kept contact. When I had won the 3AK General Manager job around 1999 (that fell over before it started), I met with JB at the Melbourne Oyster Bar to discuss his breakfast program.

When I was producing the Mansfield's Melbourne TV programs, he sent in $100 to me to have host Bruce Mansfield read an ad about John Blackman.

To his annoyance, I went on air and did it instead.

JB had a wonderful friendship with my mate (and old school friend) Wilbur Wilde (Nick Aitken). They did radio and laughed, they played golf and laughed.

Just recently, JB drove Uber cars for a living, and would dial-up Willie to give a personalised floor show for the Uber pasengers in his car.

Everyone laughed.

Life served up its share of challenges. When daughter Tiffany arrived, and the news was delivered that she was blind, Cecile and John stopped for one stiff drink, then got on with things.

John had massive and multiple face surgery after cancer hit his mouth. He had brain surgery several times. All the time, he was courageous ... and stayed funny.

Thanks JB for all the good times.

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COMING UP: THIS WEEKEND’S MATCHES Scoreboard Outer East

■ Division 1 Seniors. Saturday, June 8. Seville 11.6 (72) d Alexandra 8.14 (62).

SCORES SEVILLE .. 3.2, 8.6, 12.10, 15.15 (105) ALEXANDRA ... 1.3, 2.3, 2.3, 2.3 (15) Best Players. Seville: Nathan Clements, Jed Lodge, Tyler Pereira, Darcey Vorhauer, Jack Coshutt, Brad Wright. Alexandra: Robert Andrews, Nathaniel Kerie, Daniel Roper, Ben Woollard, Jake Keath, Beau Scott.

■ Division 1 Reserves. Seville 15.15 (105) d Alexandra 2.3 (15).

SCORES SEVILLE ..... 3.0, 4.3, 9.5, 11.6 (72) ALEX. ...... 1.5, 1.9, 3.10, 8.14 (62) ■ Division 1 A-Grade Netball. Seville 63 d Alexandra 33.

■ Division 1 B-Grade Netball. Seville 88 d Alexandra 20.

■ Division 1 C-Grade Netball. Seville 56 d Alexandra 11.

■ Division 1 D-Grade Netball. Seville 50 d Alexandra 24.

Goulburn Valley

■ Seniors. Echuca 17.21 (123) d Tatura 5.7 (37). Shepparton 12.9 (81) d Kyabram 9.13 (67). Rochester 20.21 (141) d Shepparton United 11.4 (70). Benalla 14.9 (93) d Shepparton Swans 13.12 (90).

Euroa 11.10 (76) d Seymour 9.12 (66).

Mansfield: Bye. Mooroopna: Bye. ■ Reserves. Echuca 15.14 (104) d Tatura 2.3 (15). Kyabram 7.7 (49) d Shepparton 5.10 (04). Rochester 17.9 (111) d Shepparton United 3.3 (21).

Shepparton Swans 15.8 (98) d Benalla 2.7 (19). Seymour 10.8 (68) d Euroa 6.4 (40).

Mansfield: Bye. Mooroopna: Bye. ■ Under 18. Echuca 31.10 (196) d Tatura 1.0 (6). Shepparton 14.12 (96) d Kyabram 4.6 (30). Rochester 10.7 (67) d Shepparton United 8.9 (57). Shepparton Swans 13.14 (92) d Benalla 3.3 (21).

Seymour 12.17 (89) d Euroa 4.6 (30).

Mansfield: Bye. Mooroopna: Bye.

Morn. Peninsula

■ Division 1 Seniors. Saturday, June 8: Rosebud 13.14 (92) d Sorrento 10.12 (72).

■ Division 1 Reserves. Rosebud 9.13 (67) d Sorrento 2.5 (17).

West Gippsland

■ Seniors. Warragul Industrials 15.13 (103) d Dalyston 8.12 (60). Phillip Island 16.16 (112) d Garfield 6.5 (41). Cora Lynn 18.12 (120) d Kilcunda Bass 7.3 (45).

Inverloch-Kongwak 32.10 (202) d Bunyip 2.2 (14). Nar Nar Goon 6.17 (53) d Tooradin-Dalmore 8.4 (52). Koo Wee Rup 14.13 (97) d Korumburra 5.8 (38).

■ Reserves. Dalston 4.9 (33) d Warragul Industrials 2.4 (16). Phillip Island 14.15 (99) d Garfield 2.1 (13). Cora Lynn 10.10 (70) d Kilcunda Bass 2.9 (21). InverlochKongwak 29.14 (188) d Bunyip 3.0 (18).

Tooradin-Dalmore 11.14 (80) d Nar Nar Goon 2.8 (20). Koo Wee Rup 16.18 (114) d Korumburra Bena 0.1 (1).

■ Thirds. Warragul Industrials 11.7 (73) d Dalyston 1.9 (15). Phillip Island 15.5 (95) d Garfield 5.3 (33). Kilcunda Bass v Cora Lynn. Inverloch-Kongwak 25.17 (167) d Bunyip 2.1 (13). Tooradin-Dalmore 8.7 (55) drew with Nar Nar Goon 8.7 (55).

Koo Wee Rup 13.14 (92) d Korumburra Bena 1.3 (9).

■ Fourths. Warragul Industrials 17.12 -114) d Dalyston 0.2 (2). Phillip Island 13.16 (94 d Garfield 2.1 (13). Kilcunda Bass v Cora Lynn. Inverloch-Kongwak 15.3 (93) d Bunyip 1.2 (8). Nar Nar Goon 6.7 (43) d Tooradin-Dalmore 6.6 (42). Korumburra Bena v Koo Wee Rup.

Amateurs

■ William Buck Premier Men’s. Saturday, June 15. Old Melburnians v St Bernards.

Old Xaverians v Old Scotch. St kevins v University Blacks. University Blues v Fitzroy. Old Brighton v Collegians.

■ Premier B Men’s. Caulfield Grammarians v Old Ivanhoe. Old Geelong v De La Salle. Old Haileybury v Old Camberwell. Old Trinity v Beaumaris. Williamstown CYMS v St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers.

■ Premier C Men’s. Hampton Rovers v Glen ira/Old McKinnon. PEGS v Marcellin. Parkdale Vultures v Old Carey. Mazenod v Monash Blues.Oakleigh v AJAX. ■ Division 1 Men’s. Ormond v Old Peninsula,. Prahran v Therry Penola. UHS-VU v Kew. West Brunswick v Parkside. Preston Bullants v Old Yarra Cobras.

■ Division 2 Men’s. South Melbourne Districts v MHSOB. Whitefriars v Aquinas. Elsternwick v St Marys Salesian. Hawthorn v Brunswick.Bulleen Templestowe v Wattle Park.

■ Division 3 Men’s. Chadstone v St Johns.

Albert Park v North Brunswick. Box Hill North v Power House. Richmond Central v La Trobe University.

Eastern

AFL Fixtures for Round 14 Friday, June 14 Brisbane Lions vs. St Kilda (G) (N) Saturday, June 15 Western Bulldogs vs. Fremantle (MRVL) Richmond vs. Hawthorn (MCG) (T) Adelaide Crows vs. Sydney Swans (AO) (N) Sunday, June 16 North Melbourne vs. Collingwood (MRVL) GWS Giants vs. Port Adelaide (GS) (T) Byes: Carlton, Essendon, Geelong Cats, Gold Coast Suns, Melbourne, West Coast Eagles Mt Evelyn v Narre Warren. Wandin v OlindaFerny Creek. Gembrook-Cockatoo v UpweyTecoma. Woori Yallock v Pakenham. Berwick Springs v Emerald.

■ Division 1. Saturday, June 8: Alexandra v Seville. Saturday, June 15: Yea v Belgrave.

Healesville v Yarra Junction. Yarra Glen v Powelltown. Warburton-Millgrove: Bye.

Southern

■ Premier Division. Balwyn v Blackburn.

Berwick v Norwood. Doncaster East v South Croydon. Rowville v Noble Park. Vermont v East Ringwood.

■ Division 1. Doncaster v Montrose. Mooroolbark v Park Orchards. North Ringwood v Bayswater. South Belgrave v Mitcham. Wantirna South v Beaconsfield.

■ Division 2. Boronia v Lilydale. Croydon v East Burwood. Ringwood v Templestowe. The Basin v Heathmont. Waverley Blues v Mulgrave.

■ Division 3. Coldstream v Oakleigh District.

Donvale v Ferntree Gully. Silvan v Knox.

Warrandyte v Surrey Park. Upper Ferntree Gully v Fairpark.

■ Division 4. Forest Hill v Croydon North MLOC. Nunawading v Chirnside Park. Scoresby v Kilsyth. Whitehorse Pioneers: Bye.

■ Division 1. Cheltenham v Port Melbourne Colts. East Brighton v Chelsea Heights.

Mordialloc v Bentleigh. St Paul’s McKinnon v Dingley. Springvale Districts v Cranbourne Eagles.

■ Division 2. Doveton Doves v Caulfield Bears. Endeavour Hills v St Kilda City. Hampton Park v Murrumbeena. Keysborough v East Malvern. Skye v Highett.

■ Division 3. Heatherton v Frankston Dolphins. Lyndhurst v Carrum Patterson Lakes.

Ashwood v South Mornington. Narre South Saints v Black Rock.

■ Division 4. Dandenong West v Doveton Eagles,. Hallam v South Yarra. Clayton v Moorabbin Kangaroos. Hampton v Lyndale.

Essendon

■ Division 1. Point Cook v Hoppers Crossing. Point Cook Centrals v Altona. Werribee Districts v Caroline Springs. Yarraville Seddon Eagles v Spotswood. Parkside: Bye. ■ Division 2. Sunshine Heights v Suns. North Sunshine v Albanvale. Braybrook v Western Rams. Sunshine v Wyndhamvale. Tarneit v West Footscray. Newport v Laverton. North Footscray v Albion.

■ Premier Division. Greenvale v Aberfeldie.

Airport West v Avondale Heights. Keilor v Essendon Doutta Stars. Strathmore v Deer Park. Pascoe Vale v East Keilor.

■ Division 1. Craigieburn v Tullamarine. Hillside v Roxburgh Park. Oak Park v West Coburg.

Moonee Valley v St Albans. Rupertswood v Maribyrnong Park. Keilor Park: Bye. ■ Division 2. Coburg Districts v East Sunbury.

Sunbury Kangaroos v Taylors Lakes. Hadfield v Westmeadows. Glenroy v Northern Saints.

Burnside Heights: Bye.

Morn. Peninsula

■ Division 1. Saturday, June 8: Sorrento v Rosebud. Sunday, June 9: Dromana v Red Hill.

Saturday, June 15: Frankston Bombers v Langwarrin. Frankston YCW v Mt Eliza.

Mornington v Pines.

■ Division 2. Saturday, June 15: Bonbeach v Hastings. Chelsea v Seaford. Devon Meadows v Crib Point. Edithvale-Aspendale v Tyabb.

Karingal v Pearcedale. Rye v Somerville.

Northern

■ Division 1. Montmorency v West PrestonLakeside. Hurstbridge v Heidelberg. Eltham v Bundoora. North Heidelberg v Banyule. Greensborough v Macleod.

■ Division 2. South Morang v Lower Plenty.

Panton Hill v Diamond Creek. Laurimar v Whittlesea. Thomastown v Northcote Park. St Mary’s v Watsonia.

■ Division 3. Heidelberg Westr v Fitzroy Stars. Kinglake v Ivanhoe. Old Eltham Collegians v Kilmore. Mernda v Lalor. Reservoir v Old Paradians. Epping; Bye.

Outer East

■ Premier Division. Officer v Monbulk.

Western

Kyabram District

■ Saturday, June 15: Murchison Toolamba v Avenel. Merrigum v Dookie United. Longwood v Girgarre. Violet Town v Lancaster. Nagambie v Undera. Shepparton East v Stanhope. Sunday, June 16: Rushworth v Tallygaroopna.

Riddell District

■ Diggers Rest v Romsey. Macedon v Melton Centrals. Riddell v Lancefield. Wallan v Kyneton.

Woodend-Hesket: Bye.

Geelong District

■ Belmont v Bell Post Hill. North Geelong v Inverleigh. Thomson v Anakie. Bannockburn v Corio. Winchelsea v GW Giants. Werribee Centrals v East Geelong.

Ballarat

■ Melton v Bacchus Marsh. Lake Wendouree v Melton South. North Ballarat v Ballarat.

Redan v East Point. Sunbury v Sebastopol.

Darley: Bye.

Central Highlands

■ Bungaree v Creeswick. Daylesford v carngham Linton. Buninyong v Sprtingbank.

Waubra v Gordon. Skipton v Dunnstown. Clunes v Rokewood Cordinhap. Newlyn v Learmonth.

Beaufort v Ballan. Hepburn: Bye.

with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21- April 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 9.6.5.2.

Lotto Numbers: 9.15.26.35.36.30.

Some surprising news from a distance could affect your relationships with close ones. If you need an understanding person, look first at the most obvious.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 4.6.5.9.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.9.7.11.

Your increased interest in health and fitness should give you a lot more to do during these next twelve months. There should also be luck in games of chance and a surprise from your loved ones.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 4.9.6.7.

Lotto Numbers: 4.15.29.37.9.22.

You might need to decide about someone during this period, and career matters could keep you very busy. But there are some chances to have fun, so overall, it's a perfect time.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.5.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.9.33.34.

Things should be working out well in your career matters, and some changes for the better could be expected. Relationships are not moving too well, but improvements are expected.

LEO: (July 23- August 22) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 1.3.6.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.26.35.40.5.

Your hectic social life could continue, and you could be wondering when you can get some rest.

Domestic situations could be a little tense as someone is feeling neglected.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 4.6.2.3.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.36.39.8.

You might have to start all over again with some people or some jobs, so do not feel discouraged at the moment. Financial matters are better left to the experts.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.25.26.33.36.

It would be best if you were reaping some of the rewards of your hard work now—however, only the hard worker benefits from this trend. New ideas are very possible in relationship matters.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 4.9.3.2.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.36.34.45.

There is a trend to be more aggressive than usual, but keep your mind on the task at hand and do not jeopardise the chances you get. Your social life could ruin your sleep.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.32.23.36.38.

This should be the start of an exciting relationship-wise time. But do not neglect close ones, as your availability is critical to them. Some new contacts in business should be successful.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.9.22.4.

Travel plans should work out well, and they should be thoroughly enjoyable if any changes happen.

More depth and understanding in your relationships now.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.34.40.45.

A wish to escape it could get you into trouble with loved ones. Do not forget to inform people of your plans. The new idea forming in your mind could be a winner.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Lilac Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 2.1.3.2.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.5.44.41.

It would be a mistake to promise too much during this period. Also, try to keep spending straight and narrow. Something new is starting to formulate in your career matters.

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Local News Security incident

■ The City of Whittlesea says that it has been made aware of a cyber security incident involving OracleCMS which previously managed customer calls outside of its regular opening hours.

OracleCMS has advised its customers that an unauthorised third party has gained access to a portion of its data and published it online.

OracleCMS provides an after-hours answering service to many Councils, State Government departments and private sector companies across Australia.

Oracle CMS says it is working with government authorities and cyber security experts to secure their systems and investigate the incident.

“The City of Whittlesea is working with authorities to determine how many of our customers may have been impacted,” said a Council representative.

“At this stage we understand that impacted customer information may include name, address, email address and/or phone number but no financial data.

“We will be in contact with those few hundred people we believe have been impacted.”

Whittlesea Council says it will continue working closely with the Municipal Association of Victoria and the State Government as a large number of other councils and government agencies are also impacted.

“We take the security of our customers information very seriously and apologise for the concern this may cause to our customers.

“Council is no longer using OracleCMS to manage our after-hours customer requests.”

Talking cats, dogs

■ Nillumbik Council is inviting the community to provide feedback regarding domestic animal management and responsible pet ownership through an online survey at Participate Nillumbik until Sunday, July 14.

“With almost 13,000 registered dogs and cats in Nillumbik, we’re certainly pawssionate about our pets,” said a Council representative.

“We’re renewing our plan that guides domestic animal services in the Shire and are seeking your feedback, whether you’re a pet owner or not.

“Under the Domestic Animal Act 1994, all councils must review and renew their Domestic Animal Management Plan every four years. With Nillumbik’s current plan set to expire in 2025, we’re starting work on preparing a new one for 2025-2029,” the representative said.

Park works start

■ The first sod has been turned on a project designed to make it easier for residents to enjoy the expanses of Whittlesea Township Park.

City of Whittlesea Chair Administrator Lydia Wilson joined Yan Yean MLALauren Kathage last Thursday (June 6) to officially start the works.

The $1 million project will provide users of all ages and abilities the opportunity to enjoy 620 metres of new pedestrian and cycle paths.

“Access to and through the park was identified by community and stakeholders during consultation on the park’s master plan as one of the most pressing areas of improvement.,” said a Council representative.

“The 2.5-metre-wide paths, which will be usable in all weather conditions, will not only benefit walkers, runners and cyclists, but cater to people with prams and mobility aids too.

“The project will see the existing timber bridge replaced with a 10-metre long, 4.5metre-wide concrete bridge installed over Plenty River providing access for pedestrians, cyclists and emergency vehicles.

“Eastern Hill residents will be among the beneficiaries as the bridge will allow direct pedestrian access to the township’s commercial, community and educational facilities.

The project is funded through matching $500,000 contributions from the City of Whittlesea and the State Government.

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Sport

Top two-year-olds to contest J.J. Atkins ■ The J.J. Atkins classic to be run on June 15 looks likely to attract a top-class field as usual.

The early market set by Neds Betting has the James Cummings youngster Broadsiding on top, after a brilliant win back on April 24 in the Champagne Stakes at Randwick.

After an unlucky third at his first start, the son of Too Darn Hot won in great style beating Linebacker and Fearless.

He then showed them how good he was winning the Sires Produce coming from a long last, and starting from the extreme outside in 21.

Cummings has been open about the youngster how he is going, after a total of five starts for two wins and two thirds.

Another smart one is Bittercreek, prepared

by Victorian trainers Leon and Troy Corstens.

Prior to his win in the Spirit of Boom classic over 1200 metres, Bittercreek now has two wins on the board, at his previoius outing at the Valley he ran a good second after drawing out wide.

He could be hard to beat here.

He also produced a big run in the Sires running a good fourth coming from barrier 17. One to follow up.

He is by top entire, Snitzel, out of the good mare, Rose of Cimmaron, and will be right in this.

The second placegetter in the classic, was the locally trained El Mozillo, prepared by leading lady trainer Kelly Schweida, and ridden by top Victorian postillion Craig Williams. He missed a place in the Sires last start in Queensland.

There wasn’t a great deal in the finish and both have enormous talent.

El Mozillo is by a former Blue Diamond Stakes winner in Star Witness, and will be hard to beat here, especially playing at home.

Top Victorian trainer, Ciaron Maher, had one of his youngsters going around, but failed to run on in Perspiration, who had two seconds and a win against its name. Could be one to keep the peepers on, but he also missed out in the Sires.

The next few, namely Althoff, Brutal Bowler and Can’t Recall One,allfailed to flatter, with Angel Capital, in the Sires.

Next is the unusually named youngster Althoff, by Written Tycoon, who ran second at its first start, and was a bit unlucky, then atoned with a good win in the Ken Russell Memorial classic.

Just on Ken, I had the pleasure of meeting him at a Bendigo Cup a few years back, he unfortunately was killed in a fall.

Observer Racing Back in the saddle

● Leading trainer Troy Corstens. Racing Photos.

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● Top jockey Kerrin McEvoy. Racing Photos.

Angel Capital, prepared by leading Victorian trainer Clinton Mc Donald had no luck in the run in the Spirit of Boom classic over 1200 metres.

He had previously won in brilliant fashion at Cranbourne over 1000 metres, winning by just over two lengths and looked, smart chance to atone here, he has got the goods.

One that the money has come for is Brutal Bowler, prepared by leading Sydney trainer Kris Lees, and recent winner on May 19, on the Sapphire Coast.

One to keep an eye on, Kriss really likes it.

One worth following up is the Annabel Neasham trained filly, Aemelius, a good winner in the first at Randwick back on May 25.

Prior to that she was an unlucky fifth at her first outing.

The New Zealand filly, Can’t Recall One, was an impressive winner Eagle Farm on March 16 - winning in good style over 1400 metres.

Trained by New Zealand’s Stuart McKendrick, he has a big opinion of him, and feels he can beat these.

But it is a pretty big task, he is up against a bit of talent.

Omnic, a two-year-old colt, trained by Ciaron Maher, having his second run ran a good second behind Pisces at Newcastle.

A New Zealand bred colt he was a bit stiff at his first run, but he missed the Sires, but he may not run here.

Overall, I like Broadsiding, it was most impressive winning the Champagne Stakes at Randwick, and now the Sires.

Trained by James Cummings he is going to be hard to beat here.

Bittercreek will be right in it, while I don’t fancy any of the others.

By the time the J.J. Atkins is run there could be a few changes.

■ Some good news in the racing world with top Sydney jockey Kerrin McEvoy returning to the saddle after a serious neck injury.

One of the nicest guys in racing, Kerrin had a really bad fall at Rosehill some two months ago. He resumed just recently and all looks good so far.

He came back at Canterbury with three rides, and felt pretty good, considering the fact he sustained a serious neck injury at Rosehill back on March 23.

On that particular day he was having a ball, when he rode Zapateo to win the Group One Galaxy, and just missed out winning the Golden Slipper, on the Victorian colt Coleman.

When he came down at Rosehill, he was extremely unlucky sustaining a transverse process fracture to his C6 vertebrae in his neck.

Since returning to riding he appears to be right on the ball, getting some good rides.

I have known Kerrin for sometime, a top rider, and we wish him all the best on the way back.

Kerrin is one of Australia’s most respected riders having also winning many a classic.

He piloted home three Melbourne Cup winners. Scoring on Brew for trainer Mike Moroney back in 2000, then on Almandin, for Robert Hickmott in 2016, and got home on Cross Counter for English trainer Charlie Appleby in 2018.

Almandin was owned by leading owner Lloyd Williams.

On June 2, he got a winner with a second before the meeting was called off after the fifth race at Rosehill due to the heavy track and visibility.

We wish Kerrin all the best.

- Ted Ryan

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FIRST SUCCESSES FOR TRAINER, DRIVER

■ Popular Maryborough commenced the week with a most interesting meeting on Monday June 3 with a trainer and driver each recording their first success.

An elated 20-year-old Hannah Parish the daughter of Creswick’s David and Desleigh Parish was successful aboard Cardigan trainer Clayton Tonkin’s Always B Miki-Jo Louleonie 3Y0 colt Miki To Success in the 1690 metre Benstud Standardbreds Pace chalking up her first win when having her first drive.

Starting from gate three on the second line, Miki To Success was off and running three wide shortly after the start to park outside the pacemaker Ittakeslove (gate two) racing for the bell.

Despite the tough passage, Miki To Success raced clear approaching the final bend, defying all challengers to score by 9.9 metres in advance of Bettorpatchmeup (three wide last lap from mid-field), with Strapping Red third 3.1 metres after following the runner up most of the way. The mile rate a slick 1-54.6.

■ Elphinstone part-owner/trainer Rob Brown (41) also landed his first winner when 5Y0 Hurrikane Kingcole-Art For Art Sake gelding Hurrikane Dusty snared the 2190 metre AB Paint Concession Drivers Pace with Kyneton’s Ben Xiriha in the sulky.

Beginning fast from gate three to lead, Hurrikane Dusty although pressured by both Snazola (gate five) outside him and Yankee Gambler (three wide) fought off all challengers to prevail by a half neck from The Regulator along the sprint lane after trailing.Shoobee Gotch (three pegs) gained a late split for third 1.9 metres away. The mile rate 2-01.1. Yankee Gambler after giving away a huge start was made a late scratching.

■ Pompapiel part-owner/trainer John Davidson has in excess of 36 victories to his credit and added another to the tally when promising 5Y0 Used To Me-Estee Poppy gelding Frankythefrenchman scored in the Aldebaran Park Trotters Mobile over 1690 metres returning a mile rate of 2-01.

Driven by Chris Alford, Frankythefrenchman was on his best behavior and immediately sent forward from gate three on the second line to momentarily park outside the noted leader Christmas Babe (gate three) racing for the bell.

Crossing to assume control shortly after, Frankythefrenchman was allowed to run by Alford, streeting his rivals to record a 11.1 metre margin over Majestic Connies (four pegs) which gained a late split on turning, with Christmas Babe after looking well beaten when crossed by the winner rallying in the straight to finish third 3.6 metres back.

■ Four-year-old Dreamcatcher-Lady Lover gelding Deejay Dex was a big winner of the 2190 metre Haras Des Trotteurs Trotters Handicap for Bolinda trainer Kari Males and Ararat reinsman Michael Bellman.

Scrambling away from outside the 10 metre mark, Deejay Dex quickly regained his composure to go forward and cross the leader Patnwill effortlessly.

Allowed to bowl Deejay Dex had the race in his keeping a long way out and showing no signs of stopping greeted the judge by 14.8 metres in advance of The Fiery Sunset (10m three pegs – behind winner at bell).

Well fancied Kellybush (10m) galloped shortly after the start losing considerable ground and made up plenty for third albeit 44.9 metres back. The mile rate 2-06.1.

■ Burrumbeet trainer Rob McCartney landed the Worlds Best Hoof Oil Pace over 1690 metres with Sportswriter-Sheluvsme 3Y0 gelding Carramar Olam on protest. With Chris Alford in the sulky, Carramar Olam was quickly outside the pacemaker Over The Line (gate six) who looked to have his measure on the final bend, however once straightening Over The Line began to hang outwards taking Carramar Olam with him to the centre of the track with Alford immediately lodging an objection which to no surprise was subsequently upheld.

Presidentialchange came from a mile back for third. The margins a head by 9.9 metres in a mile rate of 1-57.6.

■ BRIEFLY : Armstrong trainer Leroy O’Brian combined with Kerryn Manning to capture the Bartletts Manufacturing Pace over 2190 metres with A Rocknroll Dance-Parfait Bromac filly

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with Len Baker Shes A Tiny Dancer, peeling of a one/one trip from gate three to score by 2.9 metres from Im Field Major (three pegs) and the weakening pacemaker Thevicepresident who was 4.2 metres back and Bannockburn trainer Geoff Webster’s smart Million Dollar Cam-Endeared filly Elusive rated a treat by Connor Clarke led throughout from gate three to take the McPhersons Printing Group Pace over 1690 metres by a neck in 1-55.1 from Renewal (three wide last lap solo after starting from the extreme draw). Rise Above All (three pegs) was third 8.1 metres back.

Four wins

■ Shepparton raced Tuesday and in-form 6Y0 Heston Blue Chip-Kims A Goddess gelding Angus Indianna brought up four wins in succession when taking the Avenel Equine Hospital Pace over the long trip of 2690 metres for Leichardt part-owner/trainer Scott Rains and regular reinsman Sean O’Sullivan.

Going forward from gate five to momentarily park outside Wow You Can Dance (gate two) before assuming control, Angus Indiana was driven to perfection, kicking clear on straightening to easily account for another in-form runner The Beach Fantasy (one/one – three wide to join him running into the final bend) and register a 9.1 metre margin returning a mile rate of 1-57.

Arnies Army (three pegs) was third from a pole line draw 10.4 metres away.

■ Local Congupna trainer Steven Duffy combined with Nathan Jack aboard Skyvalley-Majic Fair filly Majic Valley to land the Neatline Homes 2Y0 Trotters Mobile over 1690 metres returning a mile rate of 2-03.6.

Enjoying a cosy passage of the back of the poleline leader Ezra Kai from gate three, Majic Valley ran home stylishly along the sprint lane to register a 1.6 metre margin over Ezra Kai and Queen Truscott (three pegs – outside winner last lap) who was 12.5 metres away third.

■ David Moran caring for Menangle trainer KerryAnne Morris’ team down here was victorious with 4Y0 Vincent-Lettuce Go Pippa mare Vinette in the 2190 metre Cottrells Electrical Pace.

Trapped wide from gate four before moving forward to join the poleline leader Edwarde Grange, Moran after applying plenty of pressure was able to cross and lead mid-race and Vinette showed no signs of stopping, scoring by 1.1 metres in advance of Delightful Charm which raced outside her, with Edwarde Grange holding third 9.1 metres back after using the sprint lane to no avail. The mile rate 1-58.3.

■ Monegeetta trainer/driver David Miles was in the winners stall following the victory of 4Y0 Always B Miki-Braeview Creation gelding The Iron Duke in the Your Sold Real Estate Pace over 2190 metres.

Trapped five wide from gate six before going forward to tackle pole marker Animado for the front running and succeeding in the back straight on the first occasion, The Iron Duke bred and raced by long time stable clients Sal Ferraro and family travelled neatly for the rest of the journey to account for Lenny Lincoln (three pegs – one/one on turning) by 1.5 metres.

Animado was third a neck back after having every chance along the sprint lane. The mile rate 2-00.2.

Gillieston trainer/driver Wayne Hayes caused a blowout result in the 2190 metre Saddleworld Shepparton Pace when 7Y0 Courage Under FireStar Of Indiana mare Roam scored at odds of $32.30.

Raced by Wayne and partner Andria Pollock, Roam was taken back at the start from gate seven to settle six back along the markers as Followtheace pinged the start to lead.

Extricating to be three back in the final circuit, Roam screeched home out wide on turning to greet the judge by 2.4 metres from the pacemaker, with indi Air Tonight (five pegs – one/ one last lap) third 4.3 metres away. The mile rate 1-59.2. It was Roam’s 4th success in 41 outings.

Above average

■ Melton was Wednesday’s fixture and Ballan trainer Phil Chircop’s above average Centurian ATM-Pepperell Magic 4Y0 gelding McGee chalked up his third success in 13 outings by taking the 2240 metre 2Construct Trotters Handicap in fine fashion.

Raced by Steve Carter and partners, McGee driven by Greg Sugars stepped cleanly from outside the front line as did last start Ballarat winner Mielicki inside him to lead with McGee trailing.

Coming away from the inside after travelling a short distance, McGee had no trouble moving around Mielicki to assume control and rated an absolute treat, coasted to the wire untouched 1.8 metres ahead of Mielicki, which tried hard with Abbracciami (barrier three) third five metres away after following the pair. The mile rate 202.8.

■ Berringa co-trainers AJ and Beau Tindale were victorious with 3Y0 Vincent-Cracker Three filly Spirit Of Pearl in the TAB We’re On Pace Mobile over 2240 metres.

With Kerryn Manning guiding her, Spirit Of Pearl after leading out from gate three was restrained to allow Tilly Jayne (gate four) after being trapped wide to stride past her and take up the running.

After receiving the run of the race, Spirit Of Pearl eased off Tilly Jayne’s back on the final bend and gained the upper hand over the concluding stages to score by a half neck in 1-56.9.

Settlebello (one/four – three wide last lap) made up plenty of ground to finish third 14.5 metres away.

■ Youuthful Ingliston trainer Luke Tabone snared the quinella in the 2240 Renown Silverware Pace after 3Y0 Always B Miki-A Victor gelding Just Pedro (Chris Alford) defeated Park Lane driven by Luke.

Settling mid-field in the running line from gate three on the second line, Just Pedro followed the stablemate ahead of him home and peeling wide on turning, raced away to prevail by 13.2 metres.

Park Lane was game when second, with Lorimermajor (one/two) running his usual honest race for third 16.7 metres back. The mile rate 1-57.1.

■ Lara part-owners James Warnock (trainer) and son Paul (driver) blew quaddie punters out of the water after 8Y0 Western Terror-Kano Star gelding Caledonian Terra in the first leg – the 2240 metre Waste Sense Pace at odds of $126.00.

Taken back from gate six to possie mid-field as Our True Colours (gate two) was driven hard to cross Forgone Conclusion inside her, the tempo was hectic in the early stages.

Following Black Tuxedo ahead of him forward three wide in the last lap which dashed to the front on turning, Caledonian Terra joined in as the cavalcade chased with Caledonian Terra proving too strong to register a 1.4 metre margin in a mile rate of 1-59.6.

Testified off a three wide triple trail last lap was second after switching in-between runners in the straight and gaining a late split, with Highview Hammer from mid-field third 2.9 metres back. The trifecta paying a massive $12,161.50 while the first four was not taken.

■ Ross Creek trainer Stephen Clarke and daughter Reagan landed the 2240 metre Nevele R Stud Pace with Written In Silk, a six year old daughter of Sportswriter and Mon Soie.

Settling four back in the running line from inside the second row, Written In Silk followed Hair Razor from the tail forward in the last lap

Sulky Snippets This Week

■ Wednesday – Melton, Thursday – Melton, Friday – Mildura/Shepparton, Saturday – Melton, Sunday – Cranbourne, Monday – Horsham, Tuesday – Bendigo. before angling wide to join the pacemaker Ima Charma on the home turn and finished best to record a 2.1 metre victory. Bettor Than Most after trailing the leader from the pole was third 7.8 metres back. The mile rate 2-01.6.

■ Lancefield’s Rod Petroff trained and reined 5Y0 Betting Line-Arivee gelding Ya Bottom Dollar to a most of the way victory in the 1720 metre Swift Signs Maiden Pace after crossing Atomic Glory which flew away from outside the front line.

Dictating terms to a nicety, Ya Bottom Dollar never looked like being caught to reach the wire 1.6 metres in advance of Anakin which had vacated the one/one to race outside him for the final circuit. Midnite Desire (three pegs) was third 6.1 metres away. The mile rate 1-58.1.

Double day

■ Thursday was double day with Stawell in the afternoon and Geelong at night. Meredith co-trainers Emmett and Richard Brosnan were winners when Volstead-Val Gardena filly Cascata scored in the Gift Hotel 2Y0 & 3Y0 Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2180 metres.

With Emmett driving, Cascata enjoyed a beaut trip from gate four trailing the leader Door Slammer (gate two) before coming away from the markers to be one/one approaching final bend.

Easing three wide on turning, Cascata ran home nicely to greet the judge 1.6 metres ahead of Hillwinsome which raced exposed from gate six, with polemarker Dora Lee third 10.5 metres away. The mile rate 2-06.1.

■ Sebastian owner/trainer Clement Stanaway was victorious with 8Y0 Mr Feelgood-Saucyas gelding Cobalt Blues an 11 time winner in 102 outings in the 2180 metres Stawell Show Oct 26 2024 Pace when having his first start for the stable.

With James Herbertson doing the driving, Cobalt Blues settled three back in the running line from gate two on the second line and after going forward three wide on the home turn, just got there by head from the leader Crankhandle (gate five).

Starsinhereyes (gate six) after racing exposed was third 2.3 metres back. The mile rate 2-03. It was Stanaway’s first success since the 2015/16 season when he recorded 2 wins from 47 starters.

■ Local Stawell duo Toby Ainsworth and Ada Massa are in form adding another victory to their credit after 12 start maiden Robert John (never placed), a 4Y0 gelded son of Aldebaran Eagle and Aldebaran Honey led throughout in the Halls Gap Maiden over 2180 metres.

Although kept honest by Western Boy outside him who continually applied pressure, Robert John kicked on the final bend as Western Boy galloped and greeted the judge by 1.6 metres from Aldebaran Buddy (one/two from outside the front line), with Heza Gunslinger (one/one) third a half head away. The mile rate 2-07.2.

■ Parwan’s Paul Parsons combined with Jordan Leedham to snare the 2180 metre Stawell Gift Museum Pace with Vincent-Bondi Miss 4Y0 gelding Chansu who made it three wins from his last four starts, leading all the way from the pole to account for Always Be Blakey (gate seven – three wide from last to race outside him from the bell).

Eastbro Kozzy after trailing the winner from gate three was third. The margins 1.4 metres by a half neck in a mile rate of 2-01.1.

- Len Baker

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Melbournewide NORTHERN SUBURBS

Erratic driving

■ Police have arrested two teenagers after a stolen vehicle was involved in a carjacking, driven erratically and rammed civilian vehicles in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

Officers were initially called to reports of a carjacking in Village Circuit, Maribyrnong, about 10.50am on Thursday (June 6).

A group of offenders armed with machetes got out of a Holden Colorado utility and threatened the occupants of a black Audi Wagon.

The Audi was subsequently stolen and both vehicles drove away in convoy.

Responding police attempted to intercept the vehicles but the drivers refused to stop and drove off, ramming two police vehicles in the process.

Checks revealed the Holden had been stolen from a Spotswood property on Wednesday (June 5).

The Air Wing was called in and located the Holden utility which continued to drive erratically, weaving in and out of traffic, disobeying road signs and ramming into civilian vehicles.

Stop sticks were successfully deployed at the intersection of Grand Boulevard and Mount Ridley Rd in Craigieburn.

Despite several tyres being deflated the vehicle continued to be driven on its rims, causing sparks to fly as it moved amid heavy traffic on the Hume Freeway.

Eventually the ute came to a stop and two occupants attempted to flee on foot, jumping over the freeway guard rail and into bushland.

Swift-footed detectives, who were first on scene, managed to chase down the pair who were arrested.

A 15-year-old St Albans boy and 15-yearold Broadmeadows boy are now assisting investigators with their enquiries.

The black Audi Wagon and the offenders connected to that vehicle have yet to be located.

The Audi is a 2020 model and has registration plates JNL 168.

WESTERN REGION

Sgt charged

■ A sergeant from Western Region has been charged following an internal investigation.

The male officer has been charged with misconduct in public office.

It is alleged the incident occurred while the officer was off duty in July last year.

The 59-year-old was charged on summons to appear before court at a later date.

SUNBURY

Firearm seized

■ Members from the VIPER Taskforce charged a patched member of the Rebels OMCG and seized a firearm and weapons as part of an investigation into the possession of a firearm with alleged links to extortions.

With assistance from the Special Operations Group, a 38-year-old Sunbury man was arrested shortly before 1pm Wednesday (June 5) at a shopping centre in Sunbury.

The man attempted to flee and a taser was deployed during the arrest.

A warrant was then executed at a residential address in Sunbury, where investigators seized a .22 calibre handgun, a handgun magazine containing two .22 calibre rounds, a Rebels OMCG vest, knuckle dusters, an ASP baton and three vials of steroids.

The man was interviewed and subsequently charged with prohibited person possess firearm, possess prescription medication (steroids) without authority, two counts of possess prohibited weapon and fail to provide pin code.

He was remanded to appear at Broadmeadows’ Magistrates’ Court last Thursday (June 6).

TARNEIT

Extended follow

■ Police have charged two men after an alleged extended follow in Tarneit.

Police observed an allegedly stolen white 2015 BMW travelling north bound on Sapling Boulevard in Truganina about 11.30pm on Wednesday (June 5).

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RADIO STATION MOURNS LONG-TIME VOLUNTEER

■ Robert Williams, an on – air presenter at 96.5 Inner FM for 25 years, passed away on May 22, two days after his 91st birthday.

Robert was born in 1933 and had a condition that developed at birth which resulted in him being disabled all of his life.

He was courageous and he was determined to enjoy life without complaining.

He was one of the nicest people you could meet and always had a smile.

Rob loved the old MGM musical films and was an expert on the subject. He was known as ‘Mr MGM’.

He was a great presenter with a lovely radio voice and hosted some wonderful programs.

Listeners were not aware that he was disabled and loved his shows.

He was thrilled when he had the opportunity to chat on air with MGM film star Carleton Carpenter in Hollywood - it was a highlight of a lifetime for Rob. Romance began to develop over the air waves with the love of his life Estelle and they soon married.

They took a trip overseas nothing could stop Rob. After Estelle passed, Rob retired from radio before going into aged care.

The members at 96.5 Inner FM hold great memories of Robert Willaims – he was a very special person and we were all lucky to have known him.

- Kevin Trask

SNOWFIELDS

Driver alert

■ Victoria Police is urging snow goers to be prepared after thousands of vehicles were turned back last year due to lack of preparation.

More than 3600 vehicles were turned around by police and authorised officers at Mt Hotham alone for lacking the necessary wheel chains essential for driving in snowy conditions.

Victoria Police and authorised officers will again conduct random vehicle checks on roads leading to alpine resorts, adopting a zerotolerance policy for any unprepared travellers.

Wheel chains are vital for navigating snowy or icy roads and can be the difference between staying safe on the road or sliding off the road and being involved in a serious accident.

It is a legal requirement to carry suitable wheel chains at all times during the snow season and to install them when instructed. Failure to carry chains may result in a $370 fine, while not fitting them could lead to a $970 penalty.

Visitors heading to Victoria’s snowfields, including Mt Buller, Mt Hotham, Falls Creek, Mt Baw Baw, Lake Mountain, and Mt Stirling can expect to see a heavy police presence across key roads.

Across Victoria WARRNAMBOOL

Women dies

■ A woman has died in hospital following a collision in Warrnambool on Wednesday (June 5).

Police have been told the woman was crossing Raglan Pde when it appears she was struck by a vehicle about 1.30pm.

The pedestrian, a 61-year-old Warrnambool woman, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries where she later died on June 7.

The driver of the vehicle, a 25-year-old Warrnambool man, stopped at the scene and is assisting police with enquiries.

Circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be established and the investigation remains ongoing.

MILDURA

Arson charges

● Robert Williams

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Observer

Statewide

■ Detectives from the Arson and Explosives Squad and Ballarat Crime Investigation Unit have charged a man and a woman following a range of incidents in the Melbourne, Mildura and Ballarat areas, including an arson attack on a Mildura tobacco store.

A 32-year-old Sebastopol man was charged with 15 offences, including criminal damage (arson), aggravated burglary, theft of motor vehicle, obtain property by deception and possess drug of dependence.

A 23-year-old Flemington woman was charged with 12 offences, including criminal damage (arson), aggravated burglary, theft of motor vehicle and possess drug of dependence.

The duo was remanded to appear at Ballarat Magistrates’ Court.

The charges follow a range of incidents, including last Tuesday (June 4) when emergency services were called to reports a vehicle had rammed the front window of a Lime Avenue business about 3.25am.

The occupants of the vehicle then poured an accelerant into the building and set the premises alight, before fleeing the scene in a waiting vehicle.

Nobody was inside the premises at the time but the building sustained significant damage.

MOOROOPNA This includes local police, highway patrol, heavy vehicle unit, liquor licencing and alpine police, patrolling all routes to and within alpine resorts this season.

These officers have undertaken specific training in alpine areas in the lead up to snow season, ensuring they are well placed to maintain public order on the slopes, respond to incidents, and conduct search and rescue missions.

Last year, police responded to 19 search and rescue events during last year’s snow season, including eight at Falls Creek, seven at Mt Hotham and four at Mt Buller.

On Friday (June 10), an 18year-old man had a lucky escape after his vehicle drove off a cliff at Mount Buller.

His vehicle came to rest on its side and was prevented from sliding further down the mountain after being stopped by trees.

With a combined effort from Police, SES, CFA, Fire Rescue Victoria, Ambulance Victoria and a local towing company, the vehicle was secured, and the driver taken to safety.

Last year, police caught several drivers over the legal alcohol limit and drug drivers.

In July last year, police intercepted a private 22 seat bus at Mt Buller. The driver returned a blood alcohol reading over the legal limit and returned

a positive drug test.

Other key safety tips for those heading to the snow include: ■ Ensure your car’s radiator is filled with anti-freeze and if diesel use Alpine Mix. ■ Drive cautiously with gradual pressure on the accelerator to avoid wheel spin.

■ Brake gently and avoid unnecessary gear changes.

■ Maintain a safe braking distance from vehicles in front, especially in poor visibility.

■ Let someone know where you are going and how long you will be.

■ Regularly check weather and snow conditions as conditions can change quickly.

■ If lost – stop, seek shelter, call Triple Zero (000) and wait.

Eastern Region Superintendent, Shane Cashman, said: “Last year, a significant number of snow enthusiasts were turned away by police for failing to carry the mandatory snow chains. We want travellers to create memories on the slopes, and not on the roadside.

“If you’re driving in poor weather and contending with conditions like rain, ice or snow, please use common sense – slow down, keep a safe braking distance and use your headlights to see and be seen.

“We’ll be on the lookout for poor driving behaviour, so things like speeding, impaired driving, distraction, fatigue and people not wearing seatbelts.”

Bus stolen

■ The Shepparton Divisional Response Unit have charged three men after allegedly locating a stolen Holden Commodore, a bus and two loaded firearms during a search warrant in Mooroopna on Tuesday (June 4).

Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit detectives assisted with executing the search warrant at a property on Ferguson Rd around 11.40am.

An allegedly stolen Holden Commodore, bus, excavator, and trailer were seized along with what is alleged to be methamphetamine, cocaine and more than $1000 in cash.

Investigators allege the Commodore was stolen from a Tatura property on June 1.

A further search was conducted under the Firearm Prohibition Order, and it is alleged a loaded shotgun and a .22 rifle were located and seized from the property.

A 37-year-old Mooroopna man was charged with prohibited person possess firearm, possession of cartridge ammunition and handle stolen goods. He will appear at the Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on December 20.

A 28-year-old Murchison man was charged with theft of motor vehicle and drive whilst suspended and will appear at the Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on October 7.

A 32-year-old Mooroopna man was charged with traffick methamphetamine, theft of motor vehicle, handle stolen goods and assault police. He was to appear at the Shepparton Magistrates’ Court. ● The Melbourne Observer section appears in all editions of The Local Paper: Northern Suburbs, North-West, Eastern, Southern Cross, Peninsula, Regional, Lilydale and Yarra Valley, and Mitchell Shire.

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