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● Health Minister Greg Hunt had a face mask mishap on Monday afternoon.

■ Some 144 Coronavirus cases have been linked to Al-Taqwa College at Truganina, Health Officer Brett Sutton confirmed this week.

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144 cases linked to Al -Taqwa College The outbreak throughout the north-west saw 13 cases reported through the Glendale Aged Care Facility in Werribee.

Victoria recorded 177 new cases of Coronavirus in 24 hours, in the daily statistics released on Monday.

Within Victoria, 25 of the new cases were linked to outbreaks and 151 were under investigation; 24 people have died from Coronavirus.

■ Dangerous and congested level crossings at Fitzgerald Rd in Ardeer and Deer Park’s Robinsons Rd have been fast tracked for removal by 2023, with construction to start early next year.

The Robinsons Rd level crossing will be removed with a road underpass, and the nearby Fitzgerald Rd level crossing will be removed with a road overpass.

The Deer Park and Ardeer level crossings have an alarming safety record with 18 near misses since 2012.

The boom gates can be down for up to 45 per cent of the morning peak when up to 37 trains run through the crossings, causing delays and frustration for around 53,000 passenger and freight vehicles that travel through the level crossings in the area each day, said State Minister Jacinta Allan.

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Point Cook mail theft

● Police are hunting down a Point Cook mail thief.

■ Werribee Police have released images of a man following the theft of mail from a Point Cook residence last month.

Investigators have been told the unknown man drove to the Beatrix St home in a red Holden Commodore utility about 11.30am on Friday, June 26.

The man parked in the driveway before getting out and taking the parcel.

He then left in the utility, which was displaying false registration plates, UCE 206.

Detectives have released CCTV images of a man who they believe can assist with their enquiries.

He is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance with short brown hair and wearing a black jacket, black tracksuit pants and white sneakers.

Anyone who recognises the man or with information is urged to con● Trisha Pido tact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 ■ Police are appealing for public 000 or submit a confidential report assistance to help locate missing online at www.crimestopper teenager Trisha Pido. vic.com.au The 17-year-old was last seen in Taylors Lakes on June 26.

Trisha is described as being 170cm tall with a slim build, brown shoulder length hair and brown eyes.

■ Moreland Council resolved to Police hold concerns for Trisha’s commence an expression of inter- welfare due to her age and the est process to secure a lessee for length of time she has been missthe site at 406 Victoria St, ing. She is known to frequent the St Brunswick fr the Brunswick Busi- Albans and Deer Park areas. ness Incubator.

Following receipt of five responses, the evaluation panel shortlisted three fully compliant respondents and invited them to submit more comprehensive propos- ■ A one-room relocatable moduals. lar kindergarten for Kalkallo has There was one submission re- been offered to Hume Council by ceived opposing the proposal.

James Merlino, Minister for EduMoreland Council decided to cation and Emergency Services. enter into a lease arrangement for This week’s Council meeting the premises with One Funds (Mon., July 13) was advised that Management Limited as trustee for Hector Gaston, Hume City’s DiEthical Property Commercial rector Community Services, had Fund. written to accept the offer made by The Council acknowledged the the Victorian School Building Auexcellent voluntary efforts of the thority.

Brunswick Business Incubator “The delivery of this facility will Board members since its forma- enable Hume City Council to retion in 2001. spond to significant demand for kinIn particular it recognisesdthe dergarten services anticipated in the contribution of its Paul Smarrelli, Kalkallo area in 2021 and support who was Chair from 2001-18. the roll out of funded Three-YearOld Kindergarten in 2022.”

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Fawkner playgrounds

■ Crs Sue Bolton and Oscar Yildiz have brought the matter of shading in playgrounds in Fawkner to the attention of Moreland City Council.

Councillors agreed at last month’s meeting to recognise the need to provide shading in playgrounds, particularlyat the C.B. Smith Reserve, and agreed to develop a priority list of playgrounds in Fawkner and Moreland more broadly.

Ascot Vale parking

■ Moonee Valley Council believes that “extensive consultation” with local traders resulted in changes in parking arrangements on on Union Rd, Ascot Vale.

The petition, with a total of 1061 signatures, was submitted, requesting ‘longer parking restrictions from one hour to 90 minutes’, to allow ‘enough time to patronise businesses along and around Union Rd’.

Local Briefs Congestion levy

■ Moreland Council has agreed to write to Tim Pallas, State Treasurer seeking a meeting to discuss a separate agreement for 15 per cent of Congestion Levy contributions made by a Council to be allocated back to that Council for delivering transport services in line with that provided to the City of Melbourne.

Moreland Council will write to the Municipal Association Victoria and Yarra, Port Phillip, Darebin and Moonee Valley City Councils requesting support for a separate agreement for 15 per cent of Congestion Levy contributions made by a Council to be allocated back to that Council for delivering transport services in line with that provided to the City of Melbourne.

The Moreland initiative was proposed by Crs Mark Riley and Natalie Abboud.

At Gladstone Park ■ The next meeting of the Gladstone Park Community Centre Committee of Management is due to take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday (July 21). It will be a ‘Zoom’ virtual meeting.

Ramadan effect ■ Moreland Council will receive a report with respect to how it could better accommodate when Council and public meetings commence during the month of Ramadan to not immediately coincide with the time that fast is broken and what strategies can be put in place to avoid the clash.

Preparation of the report was proposed by Crs Ali Irfanli and Natalie Abboud.

Mickleham dog park ■ The State Government is providing $275,000 for the new Merrifield Dog Park to be located on St Georges Boulevard, Mickleham.

Ros Spence, MLA for Yuroke, wrote to Hume Council to advise of the expenditure.

“The Merrifield Dog Park will give dog lovers access to designated parkland to exercise their pets with other like-minded local residents,” Ms Spence said.

11 months later ■ A petition to Moonee Valley Council 11 months ago finally made its way back to Councillors last night (Tues.).

The petition asked that parking restrictions be changed in Sydney St, Ascot Vale.

Some 15 signatures came from 11 properties on the northern side of the street. The petition requested a full-time ‘Permit Zone’ be created on the northern side of Sydney St. “Investigation at the time, and later, did not support tightening parking restrictions,” said a report to Councillors.

Writers’ worshop

■ Maribyrnong Council advises that career journalist and debut crime fiction author Karina Kilmore will run a Writers’ Workshop At Home via Zoom.

Under the byline Karina Barrymore, she covered almost every major business scandal and financial event since the 1987 global share market crash and has written for US, UK, Australian and New Zealand publications.

The event will take place from 6.30pm7.30pm on Monday, July 27.

Right-of-way ■ Moonee Valley Council is this week considering consider a proposal to discontinue the unmade right of way and road reserve located between Moonee Ponds Creek and Strathmore North Primary School at 70 Mascoma St, Strathmore.

The road is currently fenced within the school and used as part of the school grounds.

It is not constructed as a road which is accessible to the public.

The School that has received funding to undertake capital works, Moonee Valley Councillors have been advised.

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Ticks & Crosses

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Moreland Council is exploring ways to improve diversity at events such as the Fawkner Festa. There is one proviso, on which Councillors agreed: political parties are ineligible to receive free or discounted public liability insurance More than 1000 residents do not want a facilityconducted at Craigieburn. A petition containing 1056 compliant signatures, was presneted to Monday night’s meeting of Hume Council, objecting to the development of a Waste to Energy facility at 65 Amaroo Rd, Craigieburn.

Hume Council is hoping that if it puts in $4 million, other Governments will chip in $6 million for the Craigieburn Sports Stadium Extension.

A $1.75 million grant had previously been sought.

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Brimbank Advocate

Local credit card fraud

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Eddie Merrifield, resident of West Footscray, had several questions for Maribyrnong Council Mayor Cr Sarah Carter at the latest meeting. “There is budget for Climate Emergency for $125,000, what are benefits for the Resi● Cr Sarah dents of the City of Maribyrnong? What Carter, Mayor discussions with community that have been held with in respect the study? This is State Government issue and not local Council.”

Cr Carter said Maribyrnong Council adopted a statement saying that it is in a Climate Emergency and as a result, Council has a role to play in addressing this emergency. Cr Carter said that local government is often best placed to make a more practical contribution to this issue as it is often closer than other tiers of government to the people whom the elected members serve. A Community Reference Group has been established to provide information to Council on these matters.

Strathmore residents are unhappy with traffic arrangements at Holyrood Ave. Last night’s Moonee Valley Council meeting was due to consider a petition with 37 signatures, requesting Council consider the partial closure the street to limit the through traffic of vehicles from Bulla Rd to Carnarvon Rd. The locals want to see the installation of more speed humps or other speed-restricting devices More than 350 local businesses applied to share in the $1 million Hume Small and Medium Business Quick Response Support Grant. Applications were received from businesses in a range of industries including manufacturing, retail, food, hospitality, freight, professional and business services.A total of 134 businesses will receive a total of $980,741 in grant funds. See Page 5.

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Moonee Valley Council proposes to build the new Flemington Community Hub within Debneys Park, Flemington. The Council was due last night (Tues.) to consider a preferred location for construction.

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The Carlton site of Irish pub, the Dan O’Connell Hote,l has sold, likley in excess of its $2.5 million price guide.

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■ Brimbank Council was told at its latest meeting that it has the highest rate of homelessness in Melbourne’s west.

A total of 1460 people were homeless in the most recent statistical count.

The urgency of this work has increased due to the COVID-19 crisis, Councillors were advised. There is a lack of local data on rough sleeping in Brimbank, which means that it is unlikely to receive adequate resources.

Moonee Valley Gazette ● Police want to speak to a man about fraudulent card transactions.

■ Fraudulent credit card transactions have taken transactions across Campbellfield, Glenroy place across Campbellfield, Glenroy and and Coolaroo.

Coolaroo - and Police want to catch the perpeInvestigators have released CCTV images trator. of a male who they believe can assist with enPolice are seeking assistance to help identify quiries. They have also released an image of a male suspect after a theft and deceptions the car used in the offence and are hopeful someacross Melbourne last month. one may recognise it.

Investigators believe the suspect, travelling Anyone with information or who recognises in a dark four-door hatchback bearing stolen the man or the vehicle is urged to contact Crime number plates UEO796, stole a bank card from Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidena vehicle in Elsternwick. tial report online at www.crimestoppers This card was then used to make various vic.com.au

$2m for Green Gully Rd ■ Brimbank Council has welcomed the State Government’s announcement of works commencing on a $2 million upgrade to improve the Green Gully Rd/Arundel Rd and Calder Fwy interchange at Keilor.

Brimbank Mayor, Cr Georgina Papafotiou, welcomed the news and said local residents and the thousands of drivers who rely on the Calder Fwy will benefit from the muchneeded safety improvements.

“The upgrade will help improve safety on Green Gully Rd and Arundel Rd, and improve access between the road and neighbouring areas,” said Cr Papafotiou.

“We are pleased that the State Government has committed to introducing the safety measures, which will make a real difference to improving traffic flow for motorists.

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● Cr Georgina Papafotiou Brimbank and something that Council has repeatedly been advocating for since 2017.

“Council would like to acknowledge and thank the local Member for Niddrie, Ben Carroll, for his dedicated work and ongoing advocacy around securing this important investment and road safety improve-

ment. ‘As the newly appointed Minister for Public Transport, Roads and Road Safety, we also look forward to working with Minister Carroll to explore further funding opportunities for local transport upgrades.

“For some time, Council has called on State and Federal governments to invest in the Calder Fwy corridor to improve safety, reduce congestion, and cater for population and freight growth in the west.

“Road users will now look forward to the improved safety measures being completed later this year, making the road connection safer for everyone travelling in the area.”

The upgrade will include new traffic lights at the intersection, road resurfacing and additional street lighting. This announcement comes on top of the $50 million commitment by the Federal Government for Calder Fwy improvements.

Changes at Hobsons Bay ■ Hobsons Bay Council has amended services following the State Government’s decision to reintroduce Stage 3 restrictions due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Hobsons Bay Civic Centre customer service front counter at Civic Pde, Altona, is again closed to face to face transactions.

Residents may still contact customer service from 8.30am to 5.15pm by phone on 1300 179 944 or by emailing customerservice@ hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au A live chat function is also available through Council’s website.

All branches of Hobsons Bay Libraries are closed to the public. Hobsons Bay Libraries will continue to provide a range of alternatives for accessing collections, services and programs from home.

Residents are encouraged to sign up for library membership and to arrange library collections to be delivered at no cost through the ‘Book a Book’ library home delivery service.

Newport Community Hub, Laverton Community Hub and Seabrook Community Centres will remain closed to the public, except for essential public support services. A range of programs and activities continue to be available from home virtually. Phone 8368 0100.

● Hobsons Bay Council offices are again closed to the public.

Cr Colleen Gates, Hobsons Bay Mayor, said: “Again we find ourselves in this challenging time in a bid to slow the spread of this global pandemic. We have been here before and this time our patience and resolve will be truly tested as we know the consequences.

“I would like to encourage our community to please abide by the state government directions and to stay home as much as possible. There are four reasons to be out but, even then, we need to limit ourselves for the greater good.

“There will be some members of our community that will really feel this. Please check in on your neighbours, safely, and support our local businesses by shopping online or ordering takeaway.”

Ponds parking

■ A petition was rdue to be presented last night (Tues.) to Moonee Valley Council. The document had seven signatures, requesting Council consider rezoning a section on the south side of Elizabeth St, Moonee Ponds, as ‘permit only’ parking. The petition states that this section of street is in close proximity to local businesses as well as the entertainment and dining district of Mount Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds.

Moreland Courier Festa diversity

■ Moreland Council wants to encourage diversity at events such as the Fawkner Festa. Councillors agreed last month to note the importance of community festivals like Fawkner Festa which reflect the local community's diversity. They will seel a report with recommendations on improving the opportunity of community groups and individuals in the Fawkner community to have stalls at the Fawkner Festa, including offering cheap public liability insurance.

Hume Observer $1 mil. scheme

■ Hume Council’s $1m Small to Medium Business Quick Response Support Grant Fund has been providing financial assistance to eligible small to medium businesses affected by COVID-19.

■ Up to $5000 for businesses with up to five employees.

■ Up to $10,000 for businesses w ith 6 -10 employees.

■ Up to $20,000 for businesses with 11- 20 employees.

Maribyrnong Mail Y’ville petition

■ Apetition ojecting to two-hour parking restrictions in Castlemaine St , Yarraville, has been referred to Maribyrnong Council CEO Stephen Wall.

Crs Martin Zakharov and Simon Crawford successfully mnoved that the Council receive and note the petition objecting to proposed parking restrictions, and requested the Chief Executive Officer to consider the petition and determine the appropriate response.

Hobsons Bay Mail Normal services ■ A range of Hobsons Bay Council services are continuing as normal and some with various changes, during the Stage 3 restrictions. Immunisations will continue to be delivered, as will delivered meals.

A ‘Community Connector’ program offering one-to-one assistance will also be introduced to link people who are isolated or need additional support with local networks and agencies that can help with practical needs and social activities. Email: communityconnector@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

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● Getting the message out: Premier Daniel Andrews on Monday (July 13).

■ While peri-urban municipalities such as Murrindindi are open for business, Melbourne suburban and Mitchell Shire are locked down ■ The Department of Health and Human with Stage 3 restrictions re-introduced over the Services website confirms the requirement past week. for ‘Restricted Businesses’ ib rengional arStudents within Murrindindi have returned eas such as cafes, restaurants and pubs to to school this week, but nearby in Yarra Ranges check the identification of patrons to ensure and Mitchell, most students are engaged in ‘rethey are not from metropolitan Melbourne mote learning’ from home. or Mitchell Shire.

A staff member at K-Mart Greensborough It would appear that this direction does tested positive for the virus, so the store was not allow exemptions such as those that closed on Monday, re-opening yesterday (Tues.) maybe finishing their holiday in a regional after a deep clean. area.

There were more infections in Hume than Owners/operators of a business that is reany other municipality, with 222 active cases. quired to record the names and contact deSome cases from the Menarock Aged Care tails of patrons are asked to comply with the outbreak in Essendon were taken to hospital. requirement.

Menarock Life confirmed on Monday that 14 residents and 17 staff had tested positive for COVID-19.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital confirmed ■ New pop-up and drive-through testing that a speciality 24-bed ward had been estabsites include: lished to deal with the influx of aged care pa■ Woodland Waters Reserve, Waterview tients.

Drive (Mernda) Chief Health Officer Prof. Brett Sutton said ■ Wootten Road Reserve, Tarneit he was aware of one case at the Royal Women’s ■ Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness CenHospital and another at Monash Health. tre, Greensborough (opening 9am, WednesA staff member at a Preston refugee detenday, July 15) tion facility tested positive for Coronavirus. The worker was from the Mantra Hotel.

Prof. Sutton said Victoria was facing the “the public health challenge of our lifetime” as ■ Testing is currently available for people 273 new cases were recorded on Sunday. with the following symptoms, however mild: Victoria has recorded 177 new cases of fever, chills or sweats, cough, sore throat, coronavirus in the 24 hours to Monday’s anshortness of breath, runny nose, and loss of nouncement, with the total number of cases now sense of smell or taste. at 3967.

The test takes around a minute and inThe overall total has increased by 168, after volves a swab from the back of your throat nine cases were reclassified – largely due to and nose. duplication.

The test is free for everyone. You should Within Victoria, 25 of the new cases are bring at least one form of identification – for linked to outbreaks and 151 are under investigaexample, your Medicare card, driver’s lition. One new case has been detected in a recence or student ID. turned traveller in hotel quarantine.

If you have symptoms, you must return To date, 24 people have died from home immediately after the test and remain coronavirus in Victoria. in self-isolation until you receive your test In Victoria, as at Monday result.

■ 641 cases may indicate community transmission ■ 1612 cases are currently active in Victoria ■ 72 cases of coronavirus are in hospital, including 17 in intensive care ■ If you have symptoms, get tested at: ■ 2392 people have recovered from the virus ■ Your local general practitioner. Call them Of the total cases, 3552 cases are from metbefore you visit. They may perform the test ropolitan Melbourne, while 293 are from reor refer you to a pathology provider for the gional Victoria test.

Total cases include 2100 men and 1856 ■ A GP respiratory clinic. Visit the Austrawomen. More than 1,148,300 tests have been lian Government Coronavirus (COVID-19) processed site for a full list of GP respiratory clinics Cases currently linked to public housing in and how to book an appointment.

North Melbourne, Flemington and Carlton are ■ A Victorian hospital respiratory clinic. as follows: ■ A Community Health Centre respiratory ■ 242 cases are residents of various public clinic. housing towers in North Melbourne and ■ A drive-through testing site Flemington. Investigations are continuing into ■ A regional walk-through clinic. how these cases are linked.

■ Please call ahead before visiting a test■ 32 cases are residents of various public housing site, unless you choose to be tested at a ing towers in Carlton. Investigations are condrive-through testing site. tinuing into if and/or how these cases are linked.

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New testing sites

Key points

Where to get tested

Across Victoria Cases by each local government area

■ Victorian healthg authorities released a list on Monday (July 13) of the number of total and active Coronavirus cases in each local government area: ■ Hume, 415 confirmed cases ever, 222 active cases current, ■ Melbourne, 312, 217, ■ Wydnham, 306, 209, ■ Brimbank, 271, 127, ■ Moonee Valley, 271, 178 ■ Moreland, 200, 88, ■ Casey, 144, 23, ■ Banyule, 140, 42, ■ Whittlesea, 137, 64, ■ Melton, 127, 51, ■ Stonnington, 120, 18, ■ Darebin, 106, 42, ■ Boroondara, 94, 18, ■ Yarra, 86, 41, ■ Maribyrnong, 84, 43, ■ Interstate, 81, 3, ■ Monash, 76, 22, ■ Greater Geelong, 74, 5, ■ Port Phillip, 72, 19, ■ Mornington Peninsula, 65, 1, ■ Glen Eira, 64, 4, ■ Hobsons Bay, 57, 26, ■ Manningham, 54, 17, ■ Whitehorse, 52, 24, ■ Frankston, 44, 3, ■ Bayside, 40, 5, ■ Kingston, 40, 5, ■ Unknown, 36, 33, ■ Greater Dandenong, 32, 3, ■ Nillumbik, 31, 4, ■ Yarra Ranges, 31, 4, ■ Knox, 30, 6, ■ Cardinia, 27, 4, ■ Mitchell, 27, 12, ■ Maroondah, 23, 7, ■ Greater Shepparton, 18, 3, ■ Greater Bendigo, 13, 4, ■ Wellington, 13, 0, ■ Ballarat. 11, 0, ■ Moira, 11, 0, ■ Macedon Ranges, 10, 1, ■ Surf Coast, 10, 1, ■ Latrobe, 9, 0, ■ Baw Baw, 8, 3, ■ Bass Coast, 7, 3, ■ Campaspe, 6, 1, ■ Mount Alexander, 6, 0, ■ South Gippsland, 6, 1, ■ Warrnambool, 6, 1, ■ Ararat, 5, 0, ■ Mildura, 5, 0, ■ Moorabool, 5, 2, ■ Overseas, 5, 0, ■ Swan Hill, 5, 1, ■ Benalla, 3, 0, ■ Horsham, 3, 0, ■ Loddon, 3, 0, ■ Mansfield, 3, 0, ■ Northern Grampians, 3, 0, ■ East Gippsland, 2, 1, ■ Gannawarra, 2, 0, ■ Hepburn, 2, 0, ■ Murrindindi, 2, 0, ■ Southernm Grampians, 2, 0, ■ Strathbogie, 2, 0, ■ Wangaratta, 2, 0, ■ Alpine, 1, 0, ■ Central Goldfields, 1, 0, ■ Corangamite, 1, 0, ■ Glenelg, 1, 0, ■ Golden Plains, 1, 0, ■ Moyne, 1, 0, ■ West Wimmera, 1, 0, ■ Wodonga, 1, 0, ■ Yarriambiack, 1, 0.

At a glance

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■ If you have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) get tested.

■ If you live in metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire you must stay at home.

You can only leave home for one of the four reasons – shopping for food and supplies, care and caregiving, exercise, and study and work, if you can’t do it from home.

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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens A ARIES: (March 21- April 20) Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 3.2.6.5.

Lotto Numbers: 3.12.26.24.40.44.

There could be a few surprises around if you are planning travel even it should be mostly a favourable period it would be wise to check everything first. Some luck with a person born under the sign of cancer.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.5.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.23.36.39.8.

Help and assistance coming from unexpected quarters and it should be a good time to start a new course in some healthy matters, exercise or vegetarian cooking. Keep out of the way of gossipmongers.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.25.40.5.44.

You might have to keep quiet and out of the way of troublesome people for the next few weeks to avoid arguments in your circle of friends. Your love life could be in for a boost and some happy moments around the corner.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Lilac Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.2.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.5.19.7.22.

You might need to take care of your mouth in more ways than one dental problem could occur and a slip of the tongue could get you into trouble. Better period financially.

LEO: (July 23- August 22) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3 Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.24.40.11.

Travel plans could be altered so be prepared to be flexible. Some very tempting propositions coming your way, keep a clear mind of what you really want. Surprise gains in financial matters.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 2.3.2.1.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.36.34.40.

Not a good time to invite anyone to stay with you and make sure no one is in a position to steal from you. Someone might need your assistance in emotional problems and some luck in games of chance.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.30.22.

Things should be moving faster and better than they have for some time and you should be able to achieve some of your long-term aims. Very good period romantically, someone seems to have his or her eye on you.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.2.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.25.40.6.20.

Rewards from deeds done in the past and recognition of your achievements most likely. Prosperity should be just around the corner for many and your hunches should pay well during this period.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20) Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 5.6.9.8.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.37.44.

Some difficulties in redeeming possessions that have been promised, you might have to engage a professional person for help. Real estate and land could be playing a big part in this periods dealings.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 4.6.2.1.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.15.26.34.44.

An interest or hobby could take you away from your usual surroundings and give you a new lease of life. Health should improve and talk about moving or travel is very prominent. You could be able to help someone in need.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.3.2.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.24.40.22.

Thee should be some evidence about improved financial matters very soon. Very busy social life expected and new people to meet and success in romantic matters also indicated.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 5.6.9.3.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.30.11.

Watch your eating habits and your weight this is a period when the good things in life are irristable. Some problems with relationships but this should only be temporary and soon the peace and calm you hope for should prevail.

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134 share in $1 mil.

■ Hume Council, at its meeting on Monday night (July 13), released a list of the names of local businesses that are sharing in almost $1 million through its Quick Support Grants Fund. $5000 approved applications ■ The Alchemist Artists’ Supply Store, Sunbury, retail, ■ Craigieburn Martial Arts Centre, Craigieburn, martial arts school, ■ BREON Enterprises Pty Ltd, Tullamarine, ■ Just Planet Pty Ltd, Sunbury, retail, ■ Bali Abundance, Tullamarine, retail, ■ Berrydale Swim School, Sunbury, education and sports, ■ Custom Mould Plastics Pty Ltd (as trustee Andonovski Family Trust), Tullamarine, manufacturing, ■ Anytime Fitness Broadmeadows, health and related services, ■ Green Net Entertainment Pty Ltd trading as Action Indoor Sports Tullamarine, sports and cultural services, ■ Tabone Business Trust trading as Intersport Sunbury, retail, ■ Enable Social Enterprises Limited, Broadmeadows, social enterprise/recycling and retailing, ■ Nextra Sunbury, retail, ■ Shandy Ten Pty Ltd, Sunbury, retail, ■ Emergency First Aid Pty Ltd, Gladstone Park, professional/business services, ■ Universal Real Estate Vic., Craigieburn, real estate, ■ N & M Catering and Events Party Hire Pty Ltd, Suynbury, visitor economy (tourism/hospitality), ■ Rodgee Industries Pty Ltd, Westmeadows, visitor economy (tourism/hospitality), ■ Lion Auto and Panels Pty Ltd, Campbellfield, transport and logistics, ■ Tabco Food Services Pty Ltd, Melbourne Airport, food and beverage outlet, ■ Corporate Components (Australia) Pty Ltd, Campbellfield, importer and wholesaler, ■ Hom eGrown Gifts, Sunbury, retail, ■ Timmy’s Detailing, Coolaroo, car wash and car detailing, ■ Hacto Dion Nominees P/L as trustee for G & M Harrop Family Trust trading as Plasticut, Campbellfield, manufacturing, ■ Vision Complete Optometrists (AMIRCOPTOM), Tullamarine, health care, ■ MK Design To Sign, Sunbury, manufacturing, ■ Iron Kitchem Campbellfield, visitor economy (tourism/hospitality), ■ Selectrail Australia Pty Ltd, Tullamarine, rail industry, ■ Oz Tax Accountants, Broadmeadows, professional/business services, ■ Patisserie Alhana, Broadmeadows, bakery, ■ AB Corporate Fitness Pty Ltd, Tullamarine, health and related services, ■ Just The Right Balance Pty Ltd, Tullamarine, professional/business services, ■ Cargo-Partner Logistics pty Ltd, Westmeadows, transport and logistics, ■ Indoor Soccer World, Tullamarine, spots complex, ■ CLC Conveyancing, Sunbury, professional/ business services, ■ Imaj Curtain and Blinds, Campbellfield, manufacturing, ■ One Scaf Pty Ltd, Coolaroo, building/construction, ■ Kelly Club OSCHC Aitken College, Greenvale, education, ■ Elements Skin and Spa, Sunbury, beauty, ■ Lotus Smiles Dental, Sunbury, health and related services, ■ Pallang Pty Ltd as trustee for Pallang Unit Trust trading as Helloworld Travel Sunbury, Sunbury, retail, ■ Sunbury Gymnastic College Inc., Sunbury, sports/fitness, ■ HS & Sons Pty Ltd trading as Taco Bill Mexican Restaurant, Sunbury, hospitality, ■ Deluxe Caravans Pty Ltd, Craigieburn, manufacturing, ■ Balfor Gem Pty Ltd trading as CleanTastic Melbourne West, Tullamarine, cleaning services, ■ Design Dental Group, Sunbury, health and related services, ■ District 3429, Sunbury, restaurant, ■ McDougall Playhouse Cafe Pty Ltd, Sunbury, visitor economy (tourism/hospitality), ■ Denix Group Pty Ltd, Meadow Heights, building/construction, ■ Gemma’s Hair Studio, Sunbury, hair dresser, ■ DRTV Pty Ltd, Craigieburn, Subwy - takeaway food, ■ PSM Kurpa Pty Ltd, Craigieburn, retail, ■ Cafe Cherry Beans, Broadmeadows, cafe, ■ That Sound Agency, Broadmeadows, pro-

● Local businesses have shared in Hume Council’s $1 million fund fessional/business services, ■ DT Jointing Solutions Pty Ltd, Coolaroo, essential power cabling accessories, ■ Air 28 Pty Ltd, Tullamarine, transport and logistics, ■ Wave Invest Pty Ltd trading as Breathometer, Tullamarine, manufacturing, ■ GS Auto Electrics and Air Conditioning, Craigieburn, automotive repairer, ■ Coach Tours of Australia, Sunbury, visitor economy (tourism/hospitality), ■ Lacsa Group Pty Ltd, Tullamarine, professional/business services, ■ Multiwash Pty Ltd trading as Prowash Care Wash, Coolaroo, car wash - vehicle manufacturing, repair, services and retail award, ■ Des Electrical Wholesale Pty Ltd, Campbellfield, professional/business services, ■ One Stop Caravan Shop, Somerton, service/repairs/parts, ■ 20 Volts Pty Ltd, Tullamarine, health and related services. $10,000 approved applications ■ Kelly and Windsor Australia Pty Ltd, Campbellfield, manufacturing, ■ Essential Solutions Australia Pty Ltd, Tullamarine, professional/business services, ■ Chalavon Pty Ltd, Somerton, transport and logistics, ■ Anderwoods Engineering Pty Ltd, Craigieburn, manufacturing, ■ Calco Electrical Pty Ltd as trustee for Callaghan Family Trust, Sunbury, electrical and allied fields, ■ Hume Whittlesea LLEN, Broadmeadows, community education, ■ Sunbury Water Life, Sunbury, retail, ■ Industrial Safety Fencing Pty Ltd, Somerton, manufacturing, ■ Bannister Cove trading as Everfresh Confectionery Pty Ltd, Coolaroo, manufacturing, ■ Joinery By Design, Craigieburn, building/ construction, ■ The Rizising Ark, Campbellfield, manufacturing, ■ AFE Hospitality Pty Ltd, Keilor, visitor economy (tourism/hospitality), ■ Rock Solid Support Pty Ltd, Tullamarine, services to geotech and water industries, ■ Thempeople Pty Ltd, Sunbury, retail, ■ Cariss Printing, Tullamarine, professional/ business services, ■ S and R Mutual Services Pty Ltd trading as RR Automotive, Campbellfield, automotive, ■ RKH1 Pty Ltd, Campbellfield, manufacturing, ■ Aussie Sunbury Pty Ltd, Sunbury, professional/business services, ■ Victoria Ridge Pty Ltd trading as Clarke Nicholas Construction, Sunbury, building/construction, ■ Ping Co, Tullamarine, professional/business services, ■ Capture Recruitment Pty Ltd, Tullamarine, professional/business services, ■ Builders Market, Somerton, timber and plumbing, ■ GKC Foods (Australia) Pty Ltd, Campbellfied, manufacturing, ■ Clearwater Lakes and Pools Pty Ltd trading as Water Quality Solutions, Som-erton, ■ FBN Holdings (Vic) Pty Ltd, Campbellfield, transport and logistics, ■ Five RingsAerospace Pty Ltd, Tull-amarine, manufacturing, ■ Discovery RV’s Pty Ltd, Campbellfield, manufacturing, ■ Old School Pizza and Stonegrill, West-meadows, visitor economy (tourism/hos-pitality), ■ NJ Engineering Pty Ltd, Broad-meadows, manufacturing, ■ Tziros Family Trust trading at Hotspark Auto Electrical Pty Ltd, Craigieburn, auto electrical services, ● Continued on Page 6

Local Briefs Decision set aside

■ Maribyrnong Council’s decision about a planning permit matter in Kidman St, Yarraville, has been set aside by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Timothy Mills and Kim Marie Marks applied to the Maribyrnong City Council to construct two dwellings on the land. The Council refused to grant a permit. The permit applicants asked the Tribunal to review that decision and grant a permit for the proposed development.

The couple argue3d that the design is consistent with multiple examples approved by the Council in the immediate and wider area.

Tribunal Senior Member Margaret Baird set the Council’s decision aside, and allowed the permit subject to conditions agreed with neighbours Joanne Bowers and Paul Mitchell.

Keilor East idea ■ Residents have delivered petition containing 599 signatures to Moonee Valley Council, requesting the former sales office located at 45 Valley Lake Boulevard, Keilor East be developed for a community use.

The sales office located at 45 Valley Lake Boulevard was built in 2006 to assist with the sales of various stages within the Valley Lake Estate.

Mayor Cr Samantha Byrne wrote to Ben Carroll, MLA or Niddrie, in January outlining the concerns of local residents and seeking his support to have the land turned over to the community.

The matter was due to have gone before Moonee Valley Council last night (Tues.).

“Development Victoria may sell the land at their own discretion – Council cannot direct the land to be sold to an individual who will convert the space into a café, or otherwise,” said a report to Councillors.

Racecourse plan ■ Hamton Hostplus JVMV Pty Ltd is seeking a planning permit for a 15-storey mixed use building on part of the surplus land to the west of Moonee Valley racecourse.

When Moonee Valley Council did not determine the permit application within statutory timeframes, the company lodged an application for review with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

The merits of the permit application had been the subject of a separate hearing before VCAT Members Tait and Nervegna.

Tribunal member Michelle Blackburn found that that there is no requirement in the Transport Assessment Management Plan and Integrated Transport Plan for the proposal to have a particular number of vehicle access points, or to apply the car parking rates referred to in the ITP. Jennifer Nola,Allison Beaumont, Michael Holtz and Save Moonee Ponds Incorporated were respoindents to the case.

$3m for Hobsons Bay ■ Hobsons Bay Council has proposed a $3 million Community Support Package in its Proposed Annual Budget 2020-21.

The package includes $943,000 for community recovery and almost $2 million for business and economic recovery.

Of the COVID-19 situation, Mayor Cr Colleen Gates said: “There will be some members of our community that will really feel this. Please check in on your neighbours, safely, and support our local businesses by shopping online or ordering takeaway.”

Oak Park decision ■ A Moreland Council planning decision regarding a property at Oak Park has been varied by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Michael Barette and others were successful in having the permit application to be changed to be under the name of Smartex Pty Ltd. VCAT member Michael Nelthrope heard that the permit relates to a property at 11 Valdoone Court, Oak Park. Two doublestorey dwellings and two single-storey dwellings.are planned for the site.

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134 share in $1m.

■ ATeam Security, Coolaroo, professional/ business services, ■ Transco International (Aus.) Pty Ltd, Cam pbellfield, transport and logistics, ■ Kangaroo Bedding Pty Ltd, Campbellfield, manufacturing, ■ Hall’s Taekwondo, Westmeadows, sp[ort and recreation, ■ Living Legends: The International Home of Rest for Champion Horses, Greenvale, visitor economy (tourism/hospitality), ■ Lancare Property Maintenance, Craigieburn, landscape, ■ Clockworld Pty Ltd, Sunbury, professional/bnusiness services, ■ E. Stickers, Tullamarine, printing, ■ Okami Sunbury Pty Ltd, Sunbury, restaurant, ■ Bin Servicing Pty Ltd, Campbellfield, transport and logistics, ■ Shree Omsai Pty Ltd, Craigieburn, visitor economy (tourism/hospitality), ■ Trustee for NJ Trust trading as Salsa’s Fresh Mex, Melbourne Airport, visitor econony (tourism/hospitality), ■ Melbourne Lawyers and Mediators Pty Ltd, Craigieburn, professional/business services, $20,000 Approved Applications ■ Second ChanceAnimal Rescue, Craigieburn, animal rescue shelter and vet surgery, ■ Profile Cutting Systems Pty Ltd, Campbellfield, manufacturing, ■ Ezy Chef Pty Ltd, Broadmeadows, manufacturing, ■ Advantage Caravan Repairs, Campbellfield, service and repair, ■ On The Move Caravans Pty Ltd, Campbellfield, manufacturing, ■ Davis Glass 1 Pty Ltd, Tullamarine, building/construction, ■ Integra Systems, Broadmeadows, manufacturing, ■ Airlay International Pty Ltd, Broadmeadows, building/construction, ■ URBNSURF Melbourne Pty Ltd, Melbourne Airport, visitor economy/hospitality, ■ Power Garage Pty Ltd trading as Autobarn Sunbury, automotive and retail, ■ Leisure-Tec Australia Pty Ltd, Campbellfield, wholesale, ■ Levi Pty Ltd as trustee for iBuild Trust, trading as iBuild Building Solutions, Campbellfield, construction, ■ The Pizza and Grill Company, Campbellfield, visitor economy (tourism/hospitality), ■ Sheesh Grill, Westmeadows, visitor economy (tourism/hospitality), ■ No 1 Lounges (Australia) Pty Ltd, Terminal 2, Melbourne Airport, wholesale distribution, ■ BSB Pacific, Campbellfield, manufacturing, ■ Secure Bits, Tullamarine, visitor economy (tourism/hospitality), ■ Atlantic Caravans Pty Ltd, Campbellfield, professional/business services, ■ Sakoon Homes, Craigieburn, manufacturing, ■ Marair Dangeorus Goods Specialists Pty Ltd, Tullamarine, building/construction, ■ Hume Future Ventures Pty Ltd, Campbellfield, transport and logistics, ■ EasyAirport Parking, Tullamarine, professional/business services, ■ Kevin Future Ventures Pty Ltd, Craigieburn, visitor ecomony (tourism/hospitality), ■ NCI Projects Pty ltd, Somerton, caravan services and repairs, ■ Ace Airport Parking, Tullamarine, transport and logistics, ■ Sharon Future Ventures Pty Ltd, Craigieburn, retail, ■ Olympic Caravans Pty Ltd, Campbellfield, Campbelffield, manufacturing, ■ Polar Express Pty Ltd, Campbellfield, transport and logistics.

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Hume Council plans boost to re-start ‘Shovel ready’ projects ready to go

■ Hume Council has plans ready to proceed if Government stimulus packages are available to part-fund them.

A report to the Council meeting this week listed the projects as being.

■ Craigieburn Sports Stadium Extension, Craigieburn ■ D.S. Aitken Reserve Skate Park, Craigieburn ■ Sunbury Recreation Reserve Netball Court, Sunbury ■ Greenvale Equestrian Centre, Greenvale ■ Seth Raistrick Reserve Pavilion Upgrade, Campbellfield ■ Coopers Hill Drive Reserve Playspace, Westmeadows ■ Curtin Drive Reserve Playspace, Sunbury ■ Kirwan Park Playspace, Roxburgh Park ■ Melba Avenue Streetscape Upgrade, Sunbury.

The 2020-21 Growing Suburbs Fund will fund new, expanded or upgraded infrastructure projects within Melbourne’s 10 interface councils and six peri-urban councils.

As an Interface Council, Hume City can compete for funding towards the construction of prioritised community infrastructure.

As a result, Hume Council is putting forward a range of projects for consideration of the Victorian Government.

The Victorian Government will prioritise “Shovel-ready” projects that will have immediate economic and social impact.

St Albans Gym

■ A public meeting, held at the Mechanics' Institute on Monday of last week, unanimously decided to form gymnasium classes in the district. The enthusiasm displayed at the ineeting is being maintained, and the first classes have been held during the present week. We wish the young people of St Albans every success in their yenture. and have no doubt it will be successful.

Social notes

■ Hume City Council is aimingto provide stimulus packages to assist Hume based groups to reactivate their programs after the Coronavirus ermergency.

A plan was due to be discussed at the Council meeting to be held on Monday this week (July 13), as The Local Paper went to press.

All Hume City Council community centres and facilities, including Hume Global Learning Centres and Town Hall Broadmeadows , were closed in April due to the pandemic.

A range of local businesses, schools, not-forprofit organisations, community groups and social welfare groups have been impacted by these closures.

A proposal put to this week’s meeting was that the Community Rate applying to all Hume based pre-school, primary and secondary school bookings at a Hume City Council community centre or facility for the 2020-21 financial year.

It was also suggested that all regular / permanent community-based individuals or groups whose bookings were impacted due to COVID19 restrictions to be provided with a credit of $2000/group at a Hume Global Learning Centre or $1000/group for a Hume City Council community centre for usage during 2020-21.

Sex with two patients: Austin nurse reprimanded ■ Former Austin Health nurse Jessica Middleton has been reprimanded after the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal heard that she had personal and sexual relationships with two patients.

Tribunal members J. Billings, M. Archibald and P. Barry, were told that Ms Middleton had been suspended since August 2017, and that she had accessed patient records without authority.

The Tribunal said that Ms Middleton made a misleading statement to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia by not disclosing the second relationship when immediate action had been proposed in relation to the first relationship.

Ms Middleton’s registration as a health practitioner was cancelled, and she is is disqualified from applying for registration as a health practitioner for the period ending August 31, 2021.

“Ms Middleton holds a Bachelor of Nursing and a Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing,” said the Tribunal.

“In February 2016 Ms Middleton commenced employment as a Graduate Nurse (Mental Health), initially in the Psychological Trauma Recovery Service inpatient ward of Austin Health She resigned in June 2017.”

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● A former Austin Health nurse may not apply to register as a health professional until Aug. 2021 “Patient 1 was vulnerable Specialised services are provided to past and current- as he suffers from mental illserving Australia Defence ness, specifically he is a vetForce personnel as well as per- eran with post-traumatic stress sons with trauma-related men- disorder, major depressive disorder and polysubstance tal health conditions.

“Ms Middleton is aged 33 abuse.

“Ms Middleton comyears. She is divorced. She and her ex-husband share custody menced a personal relationship of their two young children,” with Patient 1 while he was an inpatient of Ward 17, after playthe Tribunal was told.

“It is alleged that Ms ing games of pool with him in Middleton had a personal and the evenings and then began sexual relationship with a pa- exchanging text messages with tient that began in 2016; that she him.

“Patient 2 was vulnerable accessed that patient’s medical records without authority on as he suffers from mental illfour occasions that year; that ness, specifically post- traushe had a personal and sexual matic stress disorder , major relationship with a second pa- depressive disorder, gentient in 2017; and that she pro- eralised anxiety order, polyvided misleading information to substance abuse and has exthe Board in connection with perienced suicidal ideation and the proposed suspension of her homelessness.”

The second relationship beregistration.

“Patient 1 was admitted as gan after playing pool, smokan inpatient of the PTRS in ing cigarettes and excahnging text messages.

Ward 17.

■ To-night a euchre party and dance is being held at the hall in aid of the Footscray and District Hospital.

Sporting enthusiasts are asked to come along to the Recreation Ground to-day. A working "bee" has been arranged, and it is hoped to plant 50 or 60 new trees in the ground.

The secretary of the Progress Association asks us to remind members of the monthly meeting on Monday at 8pm sharp.

Obscene language

■ A man named James Spencer Hallam confessed at the local court on Monday that he had been guilty to using obscene language in Napier-st, on Saturday evening.

Plainclothes Constable Hennessy said he heard the man use the words complained of, and when asked why he had used them said he was "only talking about the police". The man was drunk at the time.

As there were few people about, and the scene of the offence was comparatively secluded, a light fine of 20/ was imposed.

Footscray trams

■ The Lord Mayor of Melbourne (Cr. J. G. Aikman) has received a number of letters from Footscray ratepayers relative to thie removal of the trams from the local car-barn.

The Lord Mayor wrote to the Tramways Board for an explanation, and has received a reply, from which we make the following extract: "The delay in putting the Footscray tramways into operation is due to the absence of a supply of electric current. It was apparently contemplated that the power for their operation would be procured from the Railway Department through the Footscray Council.

“The Board has recently been unofficially informed that the Footscray Council has now abandoned the scheme for a supply from the Railway Department, leaving the Board to make its own arrangements.

“Our inquiries show that before current can be made available from the Railway Department entirely new arrangements will have to be made at considerable extra cost to the Board, and involving a delay of many months. The blame if any attachable to the delay is in no way attributable to the Board.”

Seddon Band of Hope

■ On Tuesday evening the Seddon Congregational Band of Hope were paid a visit by the Williamstown branch, who provided a very fine mu sical programme. Mr.S. Mauger opened the meeting, and Mr. Wm. Armstrong acted as chairman. Miss C. Lonie delivered a most interesting temperance address during the evening.

The programme was as follows: Piano solo, Miss T. Edney; recitation, A Little Speech, Mr, R. Holmes; dialogue, The Gifts, junior girls; solo, Shoemaker John, Mr. J. Linton; recitation, Miss Holmes; action song, Grandmothers, junior girls; recitation, The Sunbeam, Miss B. Jones; cornet solo, Till We Meet Again, Mr. Beshara; recita tion, A Small Bit of Bunting, Mr. J. Linton; dialogue, Teetotal 'Barber, senior boys; trio, The Tramps, Messrs, \White, Beshara and Atkinson; solo, Miss Jones; recitation, Mr. J. Linton; cornet solo, God Send You Back to Me, Mr. G. Beshara; dialogue, The Gleaners," senior girls.

At the conclusion a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the visitors by Mr. Griffiths Roberts.

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Observations Mildura Arts

■ Mildura Arts Centre has been open for nearly a month and they say it has been fantastic to connect again with locals and visitors in person.

MAC is excited to open three new exhibitions in the gallery this month. The Gallery also appreciates that while the doors are open, you may still not visit so the Gallery will continue to create online tours of the exhibitions and other online experiences to keep you connected and entertained.

Blurry Borders: Photographer Kristan Emerson has been shooting the world on his overseas travels since 2011.

On their own, the photographs are beautiful - but take into account that the photographer has 3 per cent vision only in one eye and you won't believe what he can capture.

Blurry Borders features images from Pakistan, Myanmar, India and Bangladesh.

The photographs were taken as a way to see and experience the world using digital technology.

Exhibition closes Sunday September 13.

Location Gallery 3.

MidNAG: MidNAG ( Northumberland Arts Group) Poetry Posters A selection of posters from the Mildura Arts Centre Collection created by the MidNAG in the 1970s.

Exhibition closes Sunday September 6.

Location Gallery 1 Dreams of Another Life: Artist: Pia Larsen contemplates the passage of migration - the act of leaving one place to make a new life elsewhere.

The subject M, arrived in Australia as a 17-year-old in 1948 as part of Australia's Mass Migration Scheme for Europe's Displaced, post WWII. The work draws from research as well as a personal connection to M who worked for my parents and looked after me as a child said the artist.

The archival and documentary source material has been manipulated and re-worked using collage, text and colour.

Woven Through this appraisal of the historical narrative, and its iconography, are M's unrealised dreams and hopes, suppressed by work and family responsibilities ad the times in which she lived.

Exhibition opens Thursday July 16 and closes Sunday September 13. Location Gallery 4 Mildura Arts Centre 199 Coreton Rd. Mildura - Peter Kemp

True Crime Live

■ TEG Dainty announces the second instalment Australian True Crime: Live - In Conversation with Andrew Rule and Julia Robson which will stream live online at 8 pm on Saturday (July 18).

Australian True Crime: Live is a professionally produced show that will see comedian and media personality Meshel Laurie, journalist and true crime writer Emily Webb and Julia Robson (Chasing Charlie) broadcast from live in-studio, with Andrew Rule (Chopper/Underbelly) joining via video link.

Andrew will talk about his time and experiences working with the infamous Mark 'Chopper' Read, and Julia will take viewers behind the scenes of the hit podcast Chasing Charlie—including stories that never made it to air. Andrew and Julia will also participate in a Q&A, answering questions from the audience.

Andrew Rule is one of Australia’s most prolific crime writers and gatekeeper to some of the country’s most intriguing and colourful true crime stories.

Julia Robson is an eminent private investigator with a career spanning undercover stints around the world, media work.

Early bird tickets (strictly limited) start at $14.90+fees and are on sale at www.nottoodeep.com.au Tickets are valid for the live show and replay, allowing fans to ‘watch live or watch later’.

- Cheryl Threadgold

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The Arts Digital Concert Hall

Published statewide weekly in the Melbourne Observer and all editions of The Local Paper.

Phone: 1800 231 311. Email: editor@MelbourneObserver.com.au

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2020

Trask chats with Trask

■ Columnist Kevin Trask recorded an interview with his cousin Diana Trask, on Heidelberg based radio station 96.5 Inner FM, to celebrate the entertainer’s 80th birthday.

The interview can be heard in replay via the Facebook page - 96.5 Inner FM. In the interview, Diana Trask talks of her early days as a Mebourne entertainer in the days of Graham Kennedy’s IMT, and then an international career.

● Entertainer Diana Trask with editor Ash Long.

HELLO SATELLITES ■ Melbourne-based musician and songwriter, Hello Satellites aka Eva Popov, has released her debut solo single Thief ahead of her forthcoming album, There is a Field ,which is set for release in early 2021.

Built from sampled ukulele parts and retro synths, Thief is a moody clockwork reflection on regret and accountability.

“Thief was written as a fairly quick, throwaway song on my daughter’s ukulele" explained Eva. "It’s quick simplicity allowed me to reflect back on a situation in my life where I hadn’t been honest with myself, or anyone, despite my best intentions.

“Thief is about frustrations. At the time of writing I had a family, I was a friend, a wife and a mother, doing the best as I could through curating emotions and actions.

“Yet, the underlying truth was something much more volatile and wild. And in curating and avoiding the truth, I felt like I had become a liar and a thief, unable to repair a reality that sat murkily in the past.

“So, with my daughter’s ukulele at hand, I found myself pouring out this song filled with all its simplicity as a complete reflection on where I had been and where I am today.’’

With three albums under the moniker Hello Satellites and two solo releases, this is Hello Satellites first album release in three years.

The accompanying music video was created

by Anastassia Krstevska and Cam Venn who joined Eva Popov on a road trip to her favourite Australian destinations – Venus Bay and Wilsons Promontory.

“We used cameras and our phones to explore the concept of timelapse, movement and the natural elements.

“We improvised with movement and speed, in the end creating what I hope is a love letter to the wild and wonderful South Gippsland coast, as well as a reflection on time and making and unmaking,” said Eva. Hello Satellites’ fourth album, There is a Field, is a one-woman exploration of Eva Popov’s relationship to the Australian landscape, her entanglement with addiction and digital disconnection and a search for healing.

“I wrote this album from a suburban perspective of a person surrounded by concrete and buried by coping strategies, where land becomes mythical.

“I was fueled by the search for fictional and

● Melbourne Digital Concert Hall founders Chris Howlett and Adele Schonhardt.

■ It's no surprise that these corona virus times are terrible for the performing arts sector.

But Radio 3MBS board members and wellknown Melbourne classical musical identities Adele Schonhardt and Chris Howlett put their heads together and came up with the idea of Melbourne Digital Concert Hall.

Performers were booked to do a live concert on stage, but instead of having a live audience, Melbourne music lovers could buy a ticket for $20 and stream the performance live to the comfort of their own lounge rooms.

The beauty of this idea is that Melbourne's musicians could still perform, and earn some grocery money as the proceeds went to the musicians.

Now MDCH has gone a step further, launching MDCHonDemand, where music lovers can select from a series of concerts already performed, which they can buy access to for seven days for only $20.

"With this second lockdown, Adele and I want to do all that is possible to support the Melbourne music community," Chris Howlett said.

"MDCHonDemand is a way that we can support musicians that have played previously and also enable more Melbourne music to be broadcast into the homes of those who face another six weeks at home," Chris explained.

So who can you see?

There is a wealth of options for music lovers to choose from, from the Australian Chamber Choir or the Plexus Ensemble, to The Fidelio Quarter playing Beethoven, or magical Melbourne pianist Hoang Pham bringing The Blue Danube home to Melbourne.

To keep our local musicians eating, just visit www.melbournedigitalconcerthall.com for details of all artists and programs. Or you can book by phone 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday on 0408 339 145.

So in this latest lockdown, don't just feed your sourdough starter to bake delicious bread - pay your $20 and help put bread on the table of our fine local musicians.

- Julie Houghton

Media Flashes

● Eva Popov, Hello Satellites real places where restlessness turns to acceptance, lostness turns to belonging, loss and regret is offered up for redemption. Thief is the start of this journey,” explained Eva. Produced and released independently with the support of long-time collaborator Nick Huggins, the album can be heard on all streaming platforms.

- Cheryl Threadgold

■ Jordan Bissell has started a new role as a Producer at A Current Affair.

■ News Corp Australia has announced it will launch 50 digital-only mastheads over the next three years, with 15 to be launched by the end of September. These mastheads will cover local crime and court, planning and development, schools, health and lifestyle in the relevant local area.

One of the first titles will be in Ballarat in Victoria. The first 15 titles will see eight in Victoria, five in NSW and two in South Australia. All but one of the 15 will be based in regional areas, including Albury-Wodonga, Ballarat, Bendigo, Gippsland, Latrobe Valley, Mildura and Shepparton.

■ Sharri Markson has re-joined The Australian to lead investigations. She joins from The Daily Telegraph where she was Political Editor-at-Large. Sharri will also continue as host of her eponymous show, Sharri, on Sky News.

■ Katina Curtis will join The Age's political team in the Canberra press gallery from August 3 as a Political Reporter.

■ Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID19 crisis in Melbourne, 3AW has announced that all regular programmes will return to air from this week. All program hosts currently on leave will return to work, while future leave plans have been suspended.

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Victorian Arts Morn. Peninsula Regional Gallery

■ Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is temporary closed for a six-week period due to COVID - 19.

The Gallery is launching MPRG TV - a series of online events you can enjoy from home.

Please tune into mprg.mornpen.vic. gov.au/LEARN/MPRG-TV at the date and time listed to watch a live-stream of the event.

MPRG: Fifty Exhibition and Publication Launch Thursday July 25. 6pm-6.30pm Join the Gallery online for the historic launch of MPRG: Fifty, a celebration of the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery 50th anniversary of the collection.

Martin Foley, State Minister for Creative Industries, will launch the exhibition, along with Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor, Cr Sam Hear, Susan McCulloch , MPRG Artistic Director/ Senior Curator Danny Lacy and the Peninsula Chamber Musicians.

Artist Studio Series: Artistic Director Senior Curator Danny Lacy talks to significant artists from around the globe who are represented in the MPRG collection.

Raymond Arnold Thursday July 30. 7.30pm -8pm.

A renowned Australian printmaker, Raymond grew up on the Mornington Peninsula and now resides in Queenstown Tasmania. His etching Elsewhere World - Expanded Field Panorama 2017 was purchased by the Friends of MPRG from the 2018 National Works on Paper and features on the cover of the collection publication.

Euan Macleod: Thursday August 6. 7.30pm-8pm New Zealand-born Euan Macleod has been represented in numerous MPRG curated group exhibitions and he undertook a residency at the gatekeepers Cottage, Police Point Shire Park in 2016.

Jess Johnson: Thursday August 13 .7.30pm -8pm Jess is a New York-based contemporary artist who works in drawing, installation, animation and virtual reality.

Her drawings depict alternative realms while her collaborations with VR animators adapt these works into video animations and virtual reality. Jess will be joining from New York.

Cameron Robbins: Thursday August 20. 7.30pm-8pm.

Cameron Robbins’s work Solar Loggerheads was recently on display in the MPRG foyer in 2018, he created a site-specific wind drawing as part of a public program for the National Works on Paper that he later donated top the MPRG Collection .

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Epidemic, Melbourne, 1919

● Trades Hall notice advising that union meetings were suspended

● Melbourne’s Great Hall, 1919.

● At the Melbourne Exhibition Buildings, 1919.

■ The Castlemaine State Festival has announced $15,000 in grants for local creatives as part of their We Are Here artist commission project.

To celebrate regional Victoria’s diverse and forward-thinking creative community, Castlemaine State Festival’s COVID-19 artist relief project will offer respite for vulnerable artists as well as provide a platform to showcase new artforms, ideas and attitudes.

We Are Here will provide grants for a suite of bold new works by artists living in Mount Alexander Shire, Macedon Ranges, Hepburn Shire, Central Goldfields Shire and the City of Greater Bendigo, or projects created within these regions.

Four new performing/live works artists will receive a grant of $3000 to bring their project to life. Three projection/lens artists will receive $1000 each for their new works. All works will be considered for inclusion in the 2021 Castlemaine State Festival.

Castlemaine State Festival Director Glyn Roberts said that now, more than ever, people are looking to the arts to find comfort, connection and perspective.

“In the face of the global pandemic, our region needs to the experience of art to help aid recovery and reconnection.

“We are committing our 2021 Festival wholeheartedly to supporting our collective re-emergence from this life-changing crisis.

“It is going to be a fascinating journey for both artists and audiences as we emerge from this unforeseen and devastating disruption in our lives,” said Glyn.

The Castlemaine State Festival celebrates daring imagination, courageous ideas and communal spirit.

Held every two years, the Festival which is centred on Dja Dja Wurrung country, brings together people and their passions through a program of events that are locally anchored, yet resonant with global voices and issues.

The Festival program reflects on the world with a uniquely local perspective, through the collectively shared experience of art and culture.

Expressions of interest are now open for eligible artists to apply until Wednesday, July 22, with successful artists announced midAugust.

To apply visit castlemainefestival.com.au/ commissions Castlemaine State Festival runs from March 19-28.’

- Cheryl Threadgold ■ A decade ago, Rebecca Barnard created the Caravan Singalong Society. A handful of warblers turned into a throng, and more when Billy Miller joined in..

With spontaneity the key ingredient, singer/ songwriters Rebecca and Billy used their legendary singing and performing ability to create a monthly singalong night that has been sold out for several years.

The Caravan Choir (with Rebecca and Billy out the front) has been a regular highlight at the Sacred Heart of St Kilda Concert for many years, performing with household names like Colleen Hewett, Tim Rogers and Red Symons, to name but a few.

With the Caravan Club closing down earlier this year, the Singalong Society with Rebecca Barnard and Billy Miller is moving to The Memo Music Hall on September 2 for a VIP Live and Intimate Experience.

Date: Wednesday, September 2 Times: 7pm-8pm, 9pm-10pm Venue: Memo Music Hall, 88 Acland St., St Kilda Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/ book/sessions?eid=639997&embed=true - Cheryl Threadgold

Belinda’s new role

New SBS chair

■ George Savvides has been appointed as Chair of SBS for a period of five years. His appointment follows the conclusion of Dr Bulent Hass Dellal’s term as Chair last month.

George had been Deputy Chair at SBS since 2017.

What’s On Castlemaine rocks

Singalong Society

Observations Magic broadcasts

■ The Australian Institute of Magic is broadcasting live via Zoom from the Laneway Theatre every Friday night during lockdown.

Each week magician Tim Ellis will be joined by a special guest act and each week the show will be different because viewers choose the magic they want to see performed.

The guest line up is as follows: ■ Friday, July 17: Nicholas J Johnson ■ Friday, July 24: Chi Han Yeo ■ Friday, July 31: Dom Chambers ■ Friday, August 7: Nick Kay ■ Friday, August 14 :Lawrence Leung Tickets can be booked at www.TheLanewayTheatre.com - Cheryl Threadgold

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● Women wearing surgical masks, 1919.

■ Belinda Grant-Geary is now a Digital Production Editor at nine.com.au. She was previously a Senior Network Producer at the news website. Belinda will continue to edit the homepage, while also driving the breaking news agenda and managing digital best practice across the news and lifestyle spaces.

- Telum Australia

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

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

Out and About

Nobu opens more Downunder

■ Nobu Matsuhisa opened his original Japanese restaurant simply called 'Matsuhisa' on La Cienega Boulevard in West Hollywood near the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites back in the late seventies.

This restaurant has had the house full sign up all these years.

When it came time to open up more restaurants around the world, Nobu realised that his first name had more commercial appeal and the empire began.

He opened a Nobu restaurant in the Hollywood end of La Cienega, a few miles from his very first restaurant, even closer to the Ramada Plaza Hotel on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood.

Nobu joined forces with famous Hollywood actor Robert De Niro and film producer Meir Teper and opened a Nobu restaurant in New York.

In 2007 Nobu was opened in Melbourne at Crown Casino.

Another Nobu was opened in Perth in 2011 and in December of this year another Nobu restaurant will be opened in Sydney at the Casino.

2015 saw JamesPacker spending $140 million to take a 10 per cent interest in the Nobu restaurant and hotel empire. So far there are 42 Nobu restaurants and 10 Nobu hotels in 40 countries.

West Hollywood, Calif.

■ West Hollywood is a trendy area known for its high-energy nightlife.

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

West Hollywood also offers some of the city's most buzzworthy restaurants.

Top Spot: Craig’s ● Pictured at the original 'Matsuhisa' restaurant in West Hollywood is Nobu himself and Managing Director of Ramada West Hollywood Alan Johnson.

Countries still divided

The Cashless Society ■ Technology is revolutionising banking and the desire for efficiency led to the invention of crypto currency.

Invented in 2008 by "Satoshi Nakamoto", crypto is a Peer to Peer Electronic Cash system using the currency 'Bitcoin'.

The development of crypto currency has been rapid, with several thousand coins joining the market.

Crypto currency is a digital currency without intrusion from any central authority yet facilitates secure transactions with minimal interferences from other parties like hackers; it uses private and public keys enhancing privacy and security making it easier to carry out monetary transactions.

When crypto currency began it didn't make sense to most people because it was a new idea in the financial market.

Despite people being accustomed to cash transactions crypto currency is gradually invading our lives.

This is how crypto currency will change your life in the near future.

Crypto-currency privacy ■ Do you care about the security of your credit card details whenever you engage in a financial transaction?

Exchanging and storing cash is an option people have, but the trend today indicates the preference for crypto currencies such as Bitcoin over cash.

It is not an accident; neither is it circumstantial. Cryptocurrency is significantly more secure.

You have better control of your finances Insufficient liquidity ratio potentially lowers the ability of banks and other financial institutions to meet higher cash demands of their customers in times of stress.

Recently, Greek banks had low liquidity ratios allowing only for a withdrawal of a maximum of 60 Euros per day.

Cryptocurrency gives you total control of your funds.

No middlemen ■ Almost everything we do today has middlemen, even more so in the finance industry.

So, the fate of your transaction often lies at the mercies of third parties. The service always comes with a price, and it costs you whenever you initiate a transaction.

Think of transactional costs, extra duties, and withdrawal fees potentially scaling down your earnings. There was no option for customers to avoid third parties until technology developed crypto currency.

The rapid changes in crypto currency create many exciting new possibilities in the near future.

In fact, PayPal is about to launch crypto currency services for their 305 million users. Expect crypto currency to be a very beneficial part of your life.

■ American cuisine restaurant, including meatloaf and ribeye steak, in a handsome venue known for celeb sightings.

One night I saw Ellen DeGeneres and Joe Walsh from the Eagles dining there and as I left, Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx pulled into the valet in a bright white Lamborghini.

Now you have to admit, that is pretty impressive star spotting in one night at Craig's at 8826 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069, United States.

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● Bill Bratton

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

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■ Despite major changes in laws and norms surrounding the issue of same-sex marriage and the rights of LGBT people around the world, public opinion on the acceptance of homosexuality in society remains sharply divided by country, region and economic development.

As it was in 2013, when the question was last asked, attitudes on the acceptance of homosexuality are shaped by the country in which people live.

Those in Western Europe and the Americas are generally more accepting of homosexuality than are those in Eastern Europe, Russia, Ukraine, the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa. And the public in the Asia-Pacific region generally are split.

This is a function not only of economic development of nations, but also religious and political attitudes.

But even with these sharp divides, views are changing in many of the countries that have been surveyed since 2002, when Pew Research Centre first began asking this question.

In many nations, there has been an increasing acceptance of homosexuality, including in the United States, where 72 per cent say it should be accepted, compared with just 49 per cent as recently as 2007.

Undertain future ■ Painting a dire portrait of crime and policing in America, former NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton laments he has "never seen it so bad in terms of the potential for continued disarray," pointing to a return to the dangers of the 70s and 80s.

"We are a country in cities, all of our cities whose social norms of behavior and criminal justice system are in extreme disarray, and it's getting worse, not better," Bratton, who has spent 50 years in policing, running police departments in New York City, Boston and Los Angeles. Bratton noted disturbing trends in Democrat-run cities "tilting incredibly fast to the far left" working to reduce police forces while civil unrest burns.

"We are rapidly moving toward a repeat of the 70s and 80s that led to our worst crime year in our history in our country, 1990," Bratton said. "In city after city, shootings, murderers, violence, and other forms of crime are on the increase. And nobody's paying any attention to it. It's amazing. They will start paying attention to it farther into the summer because there's no sign that it's going to abate."

There had been progress in the past 30 years, Bratton noted, but it has become erased at one shake of a former child's toy. "It's an Etch-a-Sketch moment," Bratton said.

"It's as if all of a sudden all of the good has been erased, and all we're focusing on is the bad." Bratton does admit there are bad police officers who need to be dealt with, but vilifying the good people risking their lives to protect our cities is demoralizing them, too. "It's understandable that they are demoralized; unfortunately, they're going to get even more demoralized if you look at what's going on in the criminal justice reform movement," he added

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■ These days you have to be a certain age to remember the American film star Joe E. Brown.

I guess his most popular screen line was in the 1959 film Some Like It Hot - at the end of the film, Jack Lemmon dressed as a woman in the speedboat removes his wig and says, "I'm a MAN!" Joe E Brown, playing the millionaire trying to woo him, turns to the camera with a smile and delivers the classic line, "Well, nobody's perfect."

Joseph Evans Brown was born in Holgate, Ohio in 1891. He came from a family of seven children.

At the age of nine Joe joined a circus as a tumbler and acrobat in The Five Marvellous Ashtons.

He was in San Francisco during the great earthquake of 1906. Joe became a baseball player for three years before re-joining the circus.

He went into Vaudeville and then performed on Broadway as a comedian. Joe met Kathryn McGraw and they were married in 1915.

He began making films in 1928 and worked for The Warner Brothers Studios.

By 1931 Joe E. Brown was the leading man in many films. One of his favourite film roles was in Elmer The Great where he played a rookie baseball player.

Joe also played that role on stage for many years and in The Lux Radio Theatre.

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Joe E. Brown

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

In 1935 he won acclaim for his role in the film adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream when he played Flute, the bellows -mender.

His film roles included Fireman Save My Child, Son Of ASailor, The Circus Clown and Hollywood Canteen.

Kathryn and Joe had two grown-up sons in 1939 when war broke out. Joe testified before the House Immigration Committee to support a bill to allow 20,000 German Jewish refugees into the United States.

Kathryn and Joe adopted two girls from that program. His boys Don and Joe volunteered for service US Army Corps.

In 1942 his son Captain Donald Evan Brown

● Lydia Roberti with Joe E Brown was killed during a routine training flight. After the funeral Joe dedicated himself to entertaining the troops.

He was the first entertainer to go to the South Pacific and Alaska. Wherever the GIs served Joe would go and they all became his sons.

This was a man who hated comedy that insulted other people; he was apparently a very nice and sincere person.

After the war finished the film roles had dried up and Joe E. Brown returned to the stage.

He played ‘Elwood P. Dowd’, in the comedy Harvey.

Elwood talked to his friend who was a giant imaginary rabbit. He won the Tony award on Broadway in 1949 for his performance in Harvey. (James Stewart was cast as Elwood P. Dowd in the film version.)

In 1950 Joe E. Brown was in Melbourne

performing Harvey at the Comedy Theatre - also in the cast were Doreen Wilson and Charles Dorning. (I wish I had seen it.)

He played his most memorable role of ‘Captain Andy’ in the MGM musical film Showboat in 1951.

When I interviewed his co star Kathryn Grayson many years ago she spoke of him with such love.

In 1963 Joe had a cameo role in the Stanley Kramer film It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World.

Joe E. Brown died of a stroke in 1973, in Brentwood, Los Angeles, at the age of 81.

He never used ‘blue material’ and he was loved by his family, public and fellow performers.

His wife Kathryn passed away in 1978. Joe E. Brown always related the comment from a six-year-old child. After seeing one of his comedy films the young boy asked his mother, "Mommy, when Joe E. Brown dies, will he go to Heaven? When the mother confirmed the possibility, the boy marveled, "Golly, Mommy won't God laugh!"

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

Tokyo, home of quirky service OK. With John O’Keefe Our very own Leo

● Leo Sayer.

■ Leo Sayer became a naturalised Australian in January, 2009. Leo is one of the hardest working entertainers –even in isolation. His new version of the Beatles Eleanor Rigby is great and is well worth listening to on You Tube. Leo is a self-described Beatles tragic and has some 30 other Beatles numbers in the offing.

Another outstanding Oz entertainer Ian Moss has a huge agenda of live performances lined up for 2001 once COVID-19 is under control. His version of Tucker’s Daughter is my fave..

■ When Australians can freely fly to Japan again, here are five examples of thoughtful and quirky services to keep travellers feeling safe: ■ Automated Taxi Doors - For a first-time visitor to Japan the selfopening-and-closing passenger door of taxis is a surprising novelty.

The courteous and clean automatic door service was first introduced back in 1964 for the Tokyo Olympics.

As the passenger is not required to touch the door when getting into the taxi or when alighting it is a super clean, kind service that many have come to take for granted.

■ Hotel Robots - It sounds futuristic but robots have arrived and are now providing services at some of Tokyo's hotels.

The Shinagawa Prince Hotel N Tower launched the first autonomous delivery robot in Japan in 2017.

Now nicknamed "Harry", the room-service robot can deliver a range of items to the rooms for a fee, including face towels, toothbrushes, nightgowns, amenities for children, LAN cables, wine openers and other minibar items (beer, soft drinks, snacks).

Customer service by robots at Henn na Hotel in Tokyo's Ginza takes a variety of forms. The "Unibo" robot concierge makes a variety of facial expressions and provides hotel and tourist information.

The rooms are also equipped with

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■ Private Ramen - Counter restaurants with private booths for diners known as "Flavour Concentration Booths".

Ramen noodles are a favorite for many and are most commonly enjoyed sitting at a counter slurping alongside other diners.

Ramen Ichiran, originally from Fukuoka, now has 19 shops in Tokyo. Initially this inspired service was

designed around individual female diners and celebrities not wanting to eat publicly.

The concept is to allow the diner to completely focus on enjoying noodles without any of the stresses that could interfere with their meal.

■ Restroom "Throne Service" This aptly named service by Tokyo's Daimaru Department store is a realtime Online Restroom Availability Service.

Instead of making a way to the restroom location and forming a queue travellers can easily identify which restrooms in the store are available.

Available in Japanese for now.

■ Michelin Starred Takeaway Anyone? - Fine dining has always been an art form in Tokyo and eating out is very much a way of life for Tokyoites.

The pandemic has encouraged many restaurants of all levels to commence home-delivery services.

As a result, takeaway and homedelivery services are thriving. Tokyo currently has more than 220 Michelinstarred restaurants, more than any other city in the world, and plenty of these fine establishments have started delivery services.

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

- John Rozentals

Pop phenomenom returns

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

Ace takes plunge

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

Vale Ken Shadie

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

Odd move by Seven

■ Over the years Seven has travelled a rocky road when it comes to current affairs. Their latest venture is weird. It’s called Seven News Spotlight and it commences late July.

Why I consider it weird is that Spotlight has no regular night to appear it will bob up in prime time any night between Sunday to Wednesday. That’s the sort of programming they do with ’fillers’ . Viewers want continuity.

Veteran newsman Michael Usher is involved.

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

Cast: Kristin Scott Thomas, Jason Flemyng, Sharon Horgan.

Year: 2019/M/112 Minutes. Stars: **** Review: The story of a band of misfit women who form a choir on a military base as their partners are away serving in Afghanistan, and as unexpected bonds of friendship flourish, music and laughter transform their lives, helping each other to overcome their fears for loved ones in combat.

Delightfully entertaining and quirky British tale based on a true story plays the safe card throughout its formulaic canvas reflective of such other British stalwarts as "Brassed Off" (1996), "Calendar Girls" (2003) and the more recent "Fisherman's Friends" (2019), and even though it's clichéd and predictable, and doesn't quite reach the gripping sense "Brassed Off, and lacks dramatic style and grace of "Calendar Girls" none of this matters, as its safe and formulaic approach play like a well oiled orchestra.

Oscar nominated and BAFTA award winning Kristin Scott Thomas (Darkest Hour) heads and outstanding ensemble cast with a captivating and beautifully nuanced emotional performance of grip, wit and total believability, aided wonderfully by Sharon Horgan, Gaby French, Emma Lowndes and veteran Jason Flemyng (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels), all combine to create emotions that get under your skin that will have you both unashamedly crying and laughing throughout.

In most of the long list of British "Feel Good" movies it's hard to get all the elements exactly right, and despite its flaws, this does, and it works well, as director Peter Cattaneo knows all too well with his previous Oscar and BAFTA award winning comedy hit "The Full Monty" (1997), and here, without any nudity, he has again created a funny, poignant and entertaining comedy-music-drama that, even though it may not be pitch perfect, will leave you with a sprint in your step, a warm heart and a big smile on your face.

FILM: THE BLUES BROTHERS - Special 40th Anniversary 4K UHD Release: Genre: Comedy/Adventure/Music.

Cast: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd.

Year: 1980.

Rating: M. Length: 133 Minute + 148 Minute Extended Version.

Stars: ****½ Verdict: The riotous, fun-filled, toe-tapping story of Blues singers "Joliet" Jake Blues, just released from prison, and his brother Elwood, who put together their old band to save the orphanage where they were raised from being closed.

Epic road-comedy-adventure just doesn't get more fun than this, as the boys hit the road and won't let anything get in the way, and along this wild and crazy ride driven by a killer soundtrack and boasts an unforgettable selection of appearances by Blues music legends such as Cab Calloway, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, John Lee Hooker and Ray Charles, as well as a host of cameos that includes Carrie Fisher, Frank Oz, Kathleen Freeman, John Candy, Henry Gibson, Steve Lawrence, Jeff Morris, Charles Napier, Twiggy, Joe Walsh, even Oscar winning director Steven Spielberg pops up along the way.

Along with "The Blues Brothers Band" that includes Steve "The Colonel" Cropper, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Murphy Dunne, Willie "Too Big" Hall, Tom "Bones" Malone, "Blue Lou" Marini, "Matt "Guitar" Murphy and Alan "Mr. Fabulous" Rubin, the stunning soundtrack includes "She Caught The Katy," "Gimme Some Lovin'," "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love," "Think," "Theme from Rawhide," "Sweet Home Chicago," "Jailhouse Rock" and the Cab Calloway classic "Minnie The Moocher," among others.

Featuring standout performances from the Blues legends Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Ray Charles and Cab Calloway, and most notably Jake and Elwood Blues on stage, along with a cast of thousands, car chases and wreckage galore, and overflowing with an abundance of side-splitting comedy moments, this is one wild ride you'll never forget, and a journey you'll want to go on time and time again.

FILM: FIRST MEN IN THE MOON (Blu-ray Special Edition): Genre: Science Fiction/Adventure Cast: Lionel Jeffries, Edward Judd, Martha Hyer, Miles Malleson.

Year: 1964.

Rating: G. Length: 104 Minutes.

Stars: ***½ Review: A team of astronauts land on the moon but delight turns to shock when they discover an old British flag declaring that the moon is taken for Queen Victoria, proving they were not the first men on the moon.

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Rourke’s Reviews Ju-On : Origins Season 1 ■ (MA). Six episodes. Now streaming on Netflix.

From its humble beginnings as an ultra low budget, direct-to-video release, Ju-On (or it's english moniker, The Grudge) has become a franchise juggernaut, delivering a multitude of sequels and remakes over the last two decades.

The latest entry is Ju-On: Origins, a six part Netflix series which acts as a prequel to the movies.

Starting in 1988, we are introduced to up-and-coming actress Haruka (Yuina Kuroshima), who is hearing ghostly noises in her apartment, and decides to appear on a paranormal TV show after meeting psychic researcher Yasuo (YosiYosi Arakawa).

The incidents have also had an especially strong effect on Haruka's boyfriend, Tetsuya (Kai Inowaki).

As the story moves to 1994, 1995, and finally 1997, a gallery of characters become involved with the cursed house, including school student Kiyomi (Ririka) and social worker Ariyasu (Kana Kurashina).

It is quite incredible how the JuOn franchise has managed to endure, particularly when it can easily be labeled as variable.

Writer/director Takashi Shimizu (Marebito), whose career has been built on the success of the first four films (he also helmed the US remake and its sequel), has been absent behind the scenes during decade number two, with the quality noticeably dropping during this period.

What's terrific about this new TV series is the genuine attempt by writers Hiroshi Takahashi and Takashige Ichise, and director Sho Miyake, to sidestep the cliches that had made the later entries so tiresome and predictable.

Weaving each story's multitimeframe narrative with real-life disasters and crimes gives the material added weight, as does its exploration of how men commit horrendous acts of violence against women.

Sho indeed displays considerable restraint in the presentation of the ghostly events (and cleverly looks at the possible birth of Kayako's guttural croaking), making the graphic moments of realworld horror all-the-more jolting.

The cast all acquit themselves well, and the series is skilfully and stylishly made. Ju-On : Origins is a real shot-in-the-arm for a long-running series that looked like it had run out of steam (except for Koji Shiraishi's knowingly tongue-incheek 2016 effort, Sadako vs

Kayako), but those looking for a neat connection between this and Shimizu's influential classic will be disappointed. I, however, am very much looking forward to Season Two. RATING - ***½

The Outpost ■ (MA). 108 minutes. Now available to rent or buy on participating digital platforms.

Though it can't overcome a familiarity with other films of its type that have come our way over the past 20 years, The Outpost is an effective look at what frontline soldiers have to deal with on a daily basis, and features an extended firefight that is both frightening and convincing.

Set in Afghanistan circa 2006, the true story revolves around Camp Kamdesh, which has been set up in a deep valley surrounded by mountains, making it vulnerable to Taliban attack on all sides (it had the ominous nickname of Camp Custer).

A new unit is assigned to Kamdesh, including Romesha (Scott Eastwood, son of Clint), and are immediately aghast at how open the compound is to enemy fire.

The unit meet C.O. Keating (Orlando Bloom), and quickly ingratiate themselves with the soldiers already stationed there, except for Ty Carter (Caleb Landry Jones), a cynical ex-marine who questions orders and prefers to keep his colleagues at arm's length.

The relationship with the locals is very difficult to maintain, but when the directive comes through to close down the camp, the Taliban decide to make one last attempt to take the compound and its occupants down.

Screenwriters Paul Tamasy and Eric Johnson (who penned the Oscar winning The Fighter) concentrate on the soldiers' frame of mind for the first half, presenting a puffed-up masculinity that keeps each man in the 'appropriate' headspace.

These scenes do begin to feel somewhat repetitious after a while, but when the final insurgence occurs, the movie becomes an intense, fly-on-the-wall experience, much in the same way Ridley Scott's immersive Black Hawk Down (2001) did.

Eastwood, and especially Jones, stand out from the crowd.

Director Rod Lurie's (The Contender) goal appears to be to create a realistic war film, rather than bring anything fresh to the table, and on that level, he has succeeded.

RATING - ***½ - Aaron Rourke

Contued from left-hand column So back on Earth, an investigation team manages to find the last of the Victorian crew and he tells them the story of getting there, and the discovery of a not so friendly bee-like insect population inside the moon.

Classic H.G. Wells story is brought vividly to life by "Quatermass" writer Nigel Kneale and "Jason and the Argonauts" scribe Jan Read, with brisk direction by Nathan Juran (20 Million Miles to Earth) and startling visuals by pioneering special effects legend Ray Harryhausen, driven by a stellar cast all at the top of their game, but it is the wonderful Lionel Jeffries that steals the acting honours as the eccentric over-thetop inventor, and watch out for a small unbilled cameo by future Oscar winner Peter Finch, all resulting in d delight from beginning to end, a pure fantasy popcorn fun all the way and a joy for the whole family!

Highly Recommended!

- James Sherlock

Top 10 Lists JULY 12-18 THE DVD AND BLU-RAY TOP RENTALS & SALES: 1. THE INVISIBLE MAN [Horror/Mystery/ Sci-Fi/Elisabeth Moss, Aldis Hodge].

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

3. MILITARY WIVES [Comedy/Drama/ Kristin Scott Thomas, Greg Wise, Sharon Horgan].

4. VIVARIUM [Sci-Fi/Drama/Mystery/ Horror/Jesse Eisenberg, Imogen Poots].

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

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

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

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

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

NEW HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN [Biography/Drama/Mel Gibson, Sean Penn].

GREED [Comedy/Drama/Steve Coogan, Isla Fisher, Shirley Henderson].

THE HUNT [Action/Thriller/Horror/Hilary Swank, Emma Roberts].

ESCAPE FROM PRETORIA [Drama/Thriller/ Daniel Radcliffe, Ian Hart].

DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: THE TERMINAL [Drama/Comedy/Romance/ Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta-Jones].

NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: THE GOOD DOCTOR: Season 3.

THE SINNER: Season 3.

STAR TREK: Short Treks.

SOUTH PARK: Season 23.

BROOKLYN NINE-NINE: Season 7.

LOOKING FOR ALASKA: Season 1.

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$15 mil. package

■ Victoria's live music venues have been given a lifeline with a new $15 million program to help them survive the Coronavirus shutdown and return to business, providing employment opportunities for artists, crew, promoters, bookers and more, when it is safe to do so.

The Victorian Live Music Venues Program will be open to venues across the state with a capacity of 50 to 1200 people.

It will support venues that have a solid reputation for presenting original live music and demonstrate best practice in business operations and is a Government initiative, reports Creative Victoria.ood Friday Appeal.

Pair ’s giveaway ■ Kinglake music couple David and Merelyn Carter want to say a big thank you to all the radio presenters and programmers who play listed their latest single We Are Family and helped take it to the top of the airplay charts on so many stations.

As a way of thanks, they are offering until July 30 - 50 digital copies of their Better Day album which features the hit singles Stand Tall, World Full Of Angels, Better Day, Together We Can, Sorry and We Are Family, plus more.

Every person who enters will win a digital copy of the song We Are Family to share with their own family.

More info at http://www.cartercarter.com/ - Rob Foenander

■ John Rozentals fills his passion for sparkling wines with a high red-grape content and also notes the loss of one of the wine industry's great ones.

News can take a while to get through to Molong, so I have only just learnt of the death a few months or so ago of Dr Tony Jordan, my first wine-science supervisor at college, a senior staffer for Moet Hennessy, and largely responsible for the creation of that French giant's Domaine Chandon winery in Victoria's Yarra Valley.

My first experience with Tony was at a college lab class when he responded to an innocent, if ill-conceived, question with an acerbic "Are you stupid, or what?"

The asker shrank into their labcoat, which should have carried a previously absent brown stain.

Here, I thought, was someone on my plane, someone who told it as is was, and, above all, someone with a very low tolerance threshold to anyone he thought a fool.

The Australian wine industry nay, the world's wine industry - has lost a truly great one.

I won't say I became friends with Tony, but I had plenty to do with him over the years, and it's appropriate that I had this article on Chandon's great Australian bubblies in the pipeline when I heard news of his death from mesothelioma.

Tony obviously had a fair influence on Dan Buckle, who has been

Senior Winemaker at Chandon since 2012.

Dan's father has a vineyard on the nearby Mornington Peninsula, so Dan should have been aware of the wine industry's reputation for demanding blood, sweat and tears, but he obviously didn't read the chapter on the essential requirement for hard, largely unrequited, work.

Anyway, enough verbal gushing.

I have a passion for sparkling wines made with a high red-grape component, which gives them strength of body and provides a certain steeliness to their structure.

That's why I often prefer the NV rosés in a line-up of French Champagnes, despite a look that some suggest is "girly-ish".

Well, I found plenty to like in the line-up of Buckle's recent releases from Chandon.

WINE REVIEWS Chandon NV Rosé ($25): Made from a traditional Champagne blend of chardonnay, pinot meuniere and pinot noir, the dominance of the red grape, pinot noir, is the highlight.

The bouquet starts with red berries but finishes with fresh bread and yeast. The wine is good on its own as an aperitif but, as Buckle points out in his winemaker's notes, will also go well with a plate of sashimi.

Chandon 2015 Whitlands Plateau Blanc de Blancs ($42): Okay, this is pure chardonnay without even a skerrick of red grapes, but its origins in the cold Victorian high

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