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NORTH-WEST CLUSTERS GROW

■ CORONAVIRUS clusters continue to grow in Melbourne’s North-West.

A total of 287 cases have been recorded in residents of public housing towers in North Melbourne and Flemington.

A total of 54 cases are linked to various public housing towers in Carlton.

New cases have brought existing outbreaks to the following number of total cases: ■ 173 cases linked to Al-Taqwa College ■ 57 cases linked to Somerville Retail Services in Tottenham ■ 36 cases linked to JBS in Brooklyn ■ 4 cases linked to Nestle Campbellfield ■ 13 cases linked to Goodman Fielder Pampas in West Footscray ■ 13 cases linked to St Basil’s Homes for the Aged in Fawkner ■ 40 cases linked to Estia Health in Ardeer ■ 28 cases linked to Glendale Aged Care facility in Werribee ■ 18 cases linked to the Royal Melbourne Hospital Royal Park campus ■ 20 cases linked to LaManna Supermarket in Essendon Fields ■ 14 cases linked to Embracia Aged Care Moonee Valley in Avondale Heights.

As at Monday (July 22), Victoria had recorded 275 new cases in 24 hours. The total number of cases was 5942.

Within Victoria, 28 of the enw cases were linked to outbreaks or complex cases.

To date, 39 people have died in Victoria.

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■ Footscray Police allegedly picked up a drink driver more than five times over the legal limit in Braybrook early on Monday morning.

Officers noticed a car on Ashley St with no registration plates and intercepted the vehicle on nearby South Road about 3.30am.

Police allege the driver provided false details, did not hold a Victorian driver’s licence but held a disqualified South Australian driver’s licence.

Police allege that the 32-year-old man returned a positive preliminary breath test before a subsequent evidentiary breath test, at a nearby station, where he furnished a reading of .274.

The man was also found to be wanted on four outstanding warrants including a breach of a community correction order.

He was remanded in custody to appear in Sunshine Magistrates' Court on Monday.

The man was also found to be in breach of the directions issued by the Chief Health Officer and was issued a $1652 penalty notice.

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Gladstone Park shooting ■ A man, Gabriel Messo, died following a police shooting in Gladstone Park on Thursday afternoon (July 16).

About 3.30pm police were called to parkland in Katrina Drive after reports of a man assaulting a woman.

Upon Police arrival, members have discharged their firearm resulting in the death of a male.

The woman, his mother, Lilla Messo, 54, is in a critical condition at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Gabriel Messo moved into the John Coutts Reserve area of Gladstone Park about three weeks ago.

Housemate Sylvester Pereia, 62, was quoted by The Age to say he was uneasy living with Mr Messo.

Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the incident which will be oversighted by Professional Standards Command, as per protocol when a police firearm is discharged.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crime stoppersvic.com.au

■ Hume Council works closely with the Hume City Inter Faith Leaders Network.

To help recognise he religious diversity of residents in Hume City, the Council has invited the Leaders Network to take responsibility for the opening prayer at Council meetings. The prayer for last week’s meeting was provided in advance , and was led by Imam Abdelhay Hafiz on behalf of the Roxburgh Park Learning Group.

P. Vale bike lanes

● Gabriel Messo

● Lilla Messo

5 at illegal brothel ■ Five people found at a home in Truganina have been each fined $1652 for flouting Coronavirus restrictions.

Police say the residence was being used as an illegal brothel.

The State Government has cracked down on movement of people dujring Stage 3 restrictions.

Residents across Melbourne and Mitchell Shire were pro-

Local Briefs Prayers at Hume

hibited from moving beyond their own suburban area for exercise.

A Government spokesoman said: “We’ve been very clear that Victorians must use their common sense and stay close to home.”

Missing ■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate

Hume, Moreland link

Conflict declared ■ Hume City Mayor Cr Carly Moore declared an indirect conflict of interest at last week’s Council meeting by way of close association with a report about Hume Business Quick Support Grants. A list of the grant recipients was published last week.

Temple Park ask

● Harrison Wauchope missing Tarneit man Harrison Wauchope.

The 20-year-old was last seen leaving his Nicholas St home on July 9.

Police and family hold concerns for Harrison’s welfare as his disappearance is out of character.

Police have released an image of Harrison in the hope someone recognises him and can provide information regarding his current whereabouts.

Harrison is described to be about 160cm tall, with a thin build, long black hair and green eyes.

Conflict declared

● Jayden Smith ■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Jayden Smith.

A warrant has been issued for the 28-yearold’s arrest for assault and breaching a court He is known to frequent the Hume, Whittlesea, Moreland, and Darebin areas.

Investigators have released an image of Smith in the hope someone may have information on his current whereabouts.

Anyone who sights Smith or has information about his current whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

■ Lisa O’Halloran asked Moreland Council’s July 8 meeting about dedicated bike lanes on Cumberland Rd, Pascoe Vale.

“Pascoe Vale residents were promised dedicated bike lanes on Cumberland Rd in 2018. What is Moreland proposing to do in order to see that the promised separated lanes on Cumberland Rd are delivered, and ensure that the Derby St tram alignment remains available for future extension of the West Coburg tramway? Given that there has been zero community consultation with residents and stakeholders, what will the Council do to ensure that community voices are heard?”

Kirsten Coster, Director City Futures , responded: “Tonight Council is considering a Notice of Motion to set a direction on how to proceed with these issues including seeking appropriate community consultation with residents and stakeholders on these projects.”

■ Cr Dale Martin declared a conflict of interest in two items at this month’s Moreland Council meeting: ■ Transactional Banking and NOM36/ ■ Council support of Moreland Police.

There are currently no fossil-fuel free banking institutions that can meet Council's transactional banking needs, the meeting was told.

■ William Youl has asked Moreland Council if off-the-lead dogs might be allowed in Temple Park: “Would the Council please grant approval for a brief period (6 am to 8 am) daily for dogs off the lead in Temple Park? A petition has been submitted which details the reasoning for this request.

Grant Thomas, Director City Infrastructure, responded: “Temple Park is not a designated off-leash area. Council has in place an order which lists designated off-leash areas and would need to change that by resolution. Prior to any change Council would need to consult with the local community. The petition received will be considered and a response provided to the lead petitioner.”

Thanks Michael ■ Hume Councillors last week agreed that the Mayor should write to Michael Osborne as the external member of the assessment panel for the Hume Small and Medium Business Quick Support Grants, thanking him for his time and efforts during the processes.

Face mask need

■ Lachlan Ward told Moreland Council: “I live in Brunswick West, we've got one super market and very little if any mask use.

In much of the world masks are mandatory.

As a result transmission is much lower. I know we can't enforce a mask order and that that would have to come from the Premier but we could do something. I propose we do a oneday mask blitz and hand out masks for free all day at shopping centres in Moreland.”

Dallas decision ■ Hume Council is writing to Matt Comyn, Chief Executive Office of the Commonwealth Bank Australia, requesting a meeting between relevant bank staff, Hume Mayor, Meadow Valley Councillors, local business owners, and local community members to discuss the Bank’s decision to temporarily close its Dallas branch.

Cr Joseph Haweil, having declared an indirect conflict of interest by way of close association with the general business item, left the meeting. He did not vote.

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Virtual ceremonies for new Aussies ■ Brimbank City Council has welcomed about 250 new Australian citizens despite the COVID19 restrictions.

It has all been with a bit of help from technology and a lot of enthusiasm fromthe community.

Brimbank became one of the first municipalities in Melbourne and the first in the west to hold online citizenship ceremonies.

This was after recognition that the online approach was a way to provide something positive to its community at a time when so many negative things were happening around them.

Brimbank Mayor Cr Georgina Papafotiou said the Council was heartened by people’s responses when asked if they wanted to take part in the virtual citizenship ceremonies.

“These are milestone events which mean so much to our community and overwhelmingly they welcomed the opportunity to take

Brimbank Advocate Confidential items

■ Two confidential items were listed for the meeting of Brimbank Council scheuled to be held at 7pm last night (Tues., July 21): ■ Contract - More Park Reserve, Albion construction of new sports.

■ Contract - Provision of urban tree planting and maintenance (panel of contractors) - extension of contract.

Councils often retire into confidential sessions if commercial matters are discussed.

Moonee Valley Gazette part in these virtual ceremonies,” Cr Papafotiou said.

“We are proud to be a pioneer of virtual citizenship ceremonies ensuring that some of the things that matter so much to our community can continue safely during these challenging times.”

The work required for virtual citizenship ceremonies is different from the traditional events of the pre-COVID-19 era where ceremonies held over an hour saw at least 100 people make the pledge to be

Ticks & Crosses

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Cr Naim Kurt was unable to attend last week’s meeting of Hume Council because he remains suspended from the role. An apology was presented for his non-attendance. Cr Kurt had admitted making misogynistic comments, and threats about peers. After being reprimanded, he was suspended and put on unpaid leave for two months.

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Fawkner Embona Taskforce De tectives are hoping to identify a man following an armed robbery in Brunswick last month. Investigators have been told an unknown man entered a convenience store on Sydney Rd about 10.30pm on Tuesday, June 30. The man walked to the counter and selected a chocolate bar. He then produced a knife and demanded the staff member open the till. The staff member complied, and the man reached over the counter and stole an amount of cash before fleeing.

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The Take Home Kits being offered

by Hobsons Bay Libraries during the latest stage of COVID-19 restrictions are a great idea. The Creative Tech Hub at Seaworks is closed. The Bub opened in late 2019 with a series of taster workshops and drop in sessions. In its initial months the community was invited to try their hand at skills like 3D printing and laser cutting. The hub is a partnership project between Seaworks and Hobsons Bay City Council and is grant funded by Gandel Philanthropy and the State Government’s Living Libraries Infrastructure Program Fund, with additional sponsorship from Toyota, Raeco, AVJennings and Here Studio.

Brimbank Mayor Cr Georgina Papafotiou and staff spent about 40 hours in conducting the online sessions for the latest Australian citizenships.

Each new Australian citizen had a one-onone experience with the Mayor, who recited the Australian citizenship pledge more than 250 times over these sessions. But who’s counting?

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Send your contribution to: editor@LocalMedia.com.au Contributions will be published at the sole discretion of the Editor.

come Australians. In 2019 Brimbank Council welcomed 2180 new citizens.

As Presiding Officer Cr Papafotiou was able to perform about five individual citizenship ceremonies over an hour. This makes it a much more time consuming endeavour. But Cr Papafotiou insists it is a rewarding one.

“People were making the Australian citizenship pledge in their living rooms, but insisted on wear-

ing suits and formal wear, they displayed the Australian flag in the background, some cried with joy, their immediate family members stood in the background proudly – I was thrilled and honoured to be part of this.

“A big thank you to staff who worked behind the scenes to make virtual citizenship ceremonies a reality despite the challenges that this has involved. I’m sure they will agree the end result has been worth it,” Cr Papafotiou said.

Free kits at Hobsons Bay ■ A new program will give Hobsons Bay Libraries members the opportunity to experience the Creative Technology Hub from home with free kits available to borrow.

From this week, the community will have access to the Take Home Tech Kits which are a collection of innovative, educational, fun and creative tools, including 3D pens, Ozobots and Makey Makeys.

With the Creative Tech Hub at Seaworks currently closed due to COVID restrictions, Hobsons Bay Libraries staff have carefully curated the kits to cater to a wide range of ages and skill levels.

The kits cover areas such as robotics, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering,Arts and Mathematics), electronics and circuitry, and contain a variety of tools, suggested activities and links to further online exploration and learning oppor-

● Cr Colleen Gates, Hobsons Bay Mayor tunities to help bring creative tech and learning to life.

Take Home Tech kits will be available for library members to reserve via the online catalogue with a 10-day loan period.

Kits will then be delivered to members within Hobsons

Bay while libraries are closed.

Once libraries reopen, kits will be available for collection at any Hobsons Bay Libraries branch.

To reserve a kit, visit https:/ libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ or call 1300 462 542. ““Following a great take-up during the trial and really positive feedback, it’s exciting to be able to offer the Take Home Tech kits at a time when people are largely confined to their homes and may be looking for something new or something educational to help pass the time,” said Cr Colleen Gates, Mayor of Hobsons Bay. “The inventive kits not only promote life-long learning for all ages, but are also designed to teach new skills and increase access to STEAM learning which directly responds to the global demand for an increasingly more techsavvy workforce.”

Arts grants at Moreland ■ Moreland Mayor, Cr Lambros Tapinos, last week announced two new grants programs aimed at supporting the local arts community, and also giving a boost to hard working community groups.

“I’m very proud to announce that Moreland Council is offering over $200,000 as part of the two new grants offerings: Flourish Arts Recovery Grants and Thrive Community Grants,” said Cr Tapinos.

“The Flourish Grants will offer $5000 grants to individual artists, and up to $10,000 to collectives, ensembles and not-profit organisations.

“The Thrive Community Grants will offer up to $5000 to community groups so they can deliver one-off projects that will benefit the Moreland community.

“This pandemic is far from over, and our arts sector and local community organisations have never had a more important role to play in keeping our community connected.”

Applications for both the grants are open until Sunday, August 9. A number of criteria apply to each grant category.

A Council representative says that Moreland has a long and proud history of being home to a creative and active community, and it is this very community which has been among the hardest hit.

Valley keepsakes

■ Cr Richard Lawrence advised this month’s Moonee Valley Council meeting of donation of some former City of Essendon memorabilia by the family of local resident Nelia Don Leonard. Mrs Leonard has recently had to go into care and her family generously donated the items which will be kept in Council’s historical at the Civic Centre. The keepsakes included ties, pens, keyrings and letter openers, all in excellent condition.

Moreland Courier $2.9 mil. contract

■ Moreland Council has approved a $2.9 million contract for minor improvement works at the Coburg Leisure Centre.

The contract was awarded to Hutchinson Builders Pty Ltd for the lump sum tender amount of $2,928,167.00 (excluding GST) The project includes 10 per cent contingency amount of $260,000 due to the age of the infrastructure and corrosive environment, noting any surpluses will be reallocated back into the overall allocation for Centre works.

Hume Observer Somerton Rd issue

■ The frequent appearance of potholes and displaced asphalt and rock on Somerton Rd is under the Hume City Council microscope.

Councillors moved to write to the Department of Transport (formerly VicRoads) to ask a number of questions, including the frequency of works, the budgetingand what internal timeframes have been identified for the full duplication/redevelopment of the road between Roxburgh Park Drive and Mickleham Rd.

Maribyrnong Mail Tree removal

■ A petition with 80- signatures was due to be presented to Maribyrnong Council at the ‘virtual’ meeting due to be held last night (Tues.) at this edition of The Local Paper went to press.

The petition requests the halting of a removal of a gum tree at 39 Rupert St, West Footscray¡.

It is likely that the matter will be referred to City CEO Stephen Wall.

Hobsons Bay Mail Tribute to Kidds

● Cr Lambros Tapinos, Moreland Mayor

■ Hobsons Bay Council last week considered a request from the family of the late Mrs Margaret Kidd for a memorial plaque to be installed in her memory on an existing seat at Apex Park, Altona.

The seat currently includes a plaque in memory of her husband, Max Kidd. Both Max and Margaret Kidd were great believers in being an active part of their community.

All costs associated with the request will be borne by the applicant.

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● Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews at one of this week’s COVID-19 briefings.

More than 1,331,000 tests have In Victoria as at Monday: ■ Victoria recorded 275 new cases of coronavirus in the 24 ■ 1060 cases may indicate com- been processed Cases currently linked to pubhours to Monday, with the total munity transmission ■ 2913 cases are currently ac- lic housing in North Melbourne, number of cases now at 5942.

Flemington and Carlton are as The overall total has increased tive in Victoria by 246, after 29 cases were re- ■ 147 cases of coronavirus are follows: classified – largely due to duplica- in hospital, including 31 in inten- ■ 287 cases are residents of various public housing towers in North sive care tion.

Within Victoria, 28 of the new ■ 2933 people have recovered Melbourne and Flemington. Investigations are continuing into cases are linked to outbreaks or from the virus Of the total cases, 5456 cases how these cases are linked. complex cases and 247 are under are from metropolitan ■ 54 cases are residents of variinvestigation.

One new death was reported Melbourne, while 348 are from ous public housing towers in Carlton. Investigations are conom Monday: a woman in her 80s. regional Victoria Total cases include 3082 men tinuing into if and/or how these To date, 39 people have died from cases are linked. and 2830 women coronavirus in Victoria.

Cases currently linked to key outbreaks are as follows: ■ 173 cases have been linked to Al-Taqwa College ■ Airport West. Westfield Airport West Shopping Centre. 29/35 ■ 57 cases have been linked to Louis St. Somerville Retail Services in ■ Albert Park. Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.

Tottenham ■ Ascot Vale. Melbourne Showgrounds. Epsom and Langs Rd. ■ 36 cases have been linked to ■ Ascot Vale. Wingate Avenue Community Centre.

JBS in Brooklyn ■ Ballarat. Ballarat Community Health - Ballarat Senior ■ 4 cases have been linked to Citziens’ Centre. 16 Little Bridge St. Nestle Campbellfield ■ Bendigo. Latrobe university Rural Health School.

■ 12 cases have been linked to ■ Braybrook. Braybrook - CoHealthg. 107-139 Churchill Ave. Australian Lamb Company in ■ Broadmeadows. Broadmeadows Central Shopping Centre.

Colac 1099-1169 Pascoe Vale Rd. ■ 5 cases have been linked to ■ Caroline Springs. Bunnings. 1067-1125 Western Hwy. Australian Pharmaceutical In■ Chadstone. Golfers Drive. Gate 4, multi deck car park, level dustries in Dandenong South 2.

■ 13 cases have been linked to ■ Craigieburn. 274-304 Craigieburn Rd. Goodman Fielder Pampas in ■ Cranbourne East. Casey Fields. 160 Berwick-Cranbourne West Footscray Rd. ■ 13 cases have been linked to ■ Dandenong. Drive-through centre. Enter by Carroll Lane car St Basil’s Homes for the Aged in park (off Cheltenham Rd) Fawkner ■ Epping. Pacific Epping Shopping Centre. 571-583 High St. ■ 40 cases have been linked to ■ Fawkner. C.B. Smith Reserve. 79 Jukes Rd. Estia Health in Ardeer ■ Flemington. St Brendan’s Catholic Church Hall, 103 ■ 28 cases have been linked to Wellington St. Glendale Aged Care facility in ■ Frankston. Monash University Peninsula Campus.

Werribee Moorooduc Hwy. ■ 18 cases have been linked to ■ Hoppers Crossing. Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre. 250 the Royal Melbourne Hospital Heaths Rd. Royal Park campus ■ Keilor. Community Hub. Old Calder Hwy. ■ 20 cases have been linked to ■ Keysborough. Springers. 400 Cheltenham Rd. LaManna Supermarket in ■ Koo-Wee-Ruip. Regional Health Service. 255 Rossiter Rd. Essendon Fields ■ Mansfield. Mansfield District Hospital. Cnr Maroondah Hwy ■ 14 cases have been linked to and Elvins St. Embracia Aged Care Moonee ■ Maribyrnong. Highpoint Shopping Centre. 120-200 Rosamond Valley in Avondale Heights Rd. ■ 5 cases have been linked to ■ Melbourne Airport. Terminal 4, Level 2. Mercer Drive.

Japara Central Park Aged Care ■ Mernda. Woodland Waters Reserve. Waterview Drive.

Home in Windsor ■ Mildura. Mildura central. Fifteenth St Deakin Ave. The following schools have ■ Mornington. Peninsula Community Theatre. 91 Wilsons Rd. closed for cleaning and further ■ Niddrie. Community Hub. 3/3-15 Matthews Ave. investigation following notifica■ Pascoe Vale. Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre. 563a Pascoe tion of a case: Charles La Trobe Vale Rd. College, Roxburgh College, ■ Pakenham. IYU Recreation Reserve. 165 Henry Rd. Overport Primary School, Drys■ Preston. Northland Shopping Centre. 2-50 Murray Rd. dale Primary School, Toorak Pri■ Roxburgh Park. Youth and Recreation Centre. 75 Lakeside Dr. mary School, Princes Hill Second■ Tarneit. Wooten Road Reserve. 25-51 Wooten Rd. ary College, Pascoe Vale Girls ■ Wantirna South. knox Shopping Centre. 425 Burwood Hwy. Secondary College, Grovedale ■ Watergardens. Shopping Centre. Entry 1 via Melton Hwy, West Primary School, Victorian Taylors Lakes.

College of the Arts Secondary ■ West Footscray. Bunnings. Cnr Geelong Rd and Geelong St. School,TrinityCollegeColacPark■ Wonthaggi. Bass Coast Health. Wonthaggi Hospital. 235 Graville College - Malmsbury Camham St. pus , Leibler Yavneh College.

Where to get tested

■ COVID-19 notificationsby How local government areas were notified on Monday (July 20).

The residental location is the residential address provided when the case is notified.

The first figure is for confirmed cases (ever), and active cases (current): ■ Hume, 599, 286; ■ Wyndham, 552, 350, ■ Brimbank, 471, 271, ■ Melbourne, 455, 274, ■ Moonee Valley, 387, 220, ■ Moreland, 313, 160, ■ Whittlesea, 253, 155, ■ Banyule, 233, 122, ■ Melton, 219, 125, ■ Casey, 213, 78, ■ Yarra, 171, 111, ■ Darebin, 160, 84, ■ Maribyrnong, 149, 90, ■ Stonnington, 144, 35, ■ Boroondara, 123, 38, ■ Hobsons Bay, 106, 58, ■ Monash, 93, 33, ■ Port Phillip, 92, 32, ■ Greater Geelong, 84, 13, ■ Interstate, 82, 4, ■ Whitehorse, 81, 48, ■ Manningham, 79, 36, ■ Glen Eira, 77, 17, ■ Mornington Peninsula, 72, 7, ■ Greater Dandenong, 69, 37, ■ Kingston, 57, 20, ■ Frankston, 54, 12, ■ Bayside, 50, 14, ■ Cardinia, 44, 17, ■ Nillumbik, 41, 11, ■ Knox, 40, 12, ■ Yarra Ranges, 36, 9, ■ Mitchell, 33, 13, ■ Maroondah, 29, 12, ■ Ballarat, 20, 9, ■ Greater Shepparton, 17, 2, ■ Greater Bendigo, 14, 4, ■ Macedon Ranges, 14, 5, ■ Wellington, 13, 0, ■ Colac Otway, 12, 12, ■ Latrobe, 12, 3, ■ Moira, 11, 0, ■ Surf Coast, 10, 1, ■ Baw Baw, 8, 3, ■ South Gippsland, 8, 3, ■ Bass Coast, 6, 2, ■ Golden Plains, 6, 5, ■ Horsham, 6, 3, ■ Moorabool, 6, 3, ■ Mount Alexander, 6, 0, ■ Ararat, 5, 0, ■ Campaspe, 5, 0, ■ Mildura, 5, 0, ■ Overseas, 5, 0, ■ Swan Hill, 5, 1, ■ Warrnambool, 5, 0, ■ Loddon, 4, 1, ■ Benalla, 3, 0, ■ Glenelg, 3, 2, ■ Mansfield, 3, 0, ■ Northern Grampians, 3, 0, ■ East Gippsland, 2, 1, ■ Gannawarra, 2, 0, ■ Hepburn, 2, 0, ■ Murrindindi, 2, 0, ■ Southern Grampians, 2, 0, ■ Strathbogie, 2, 0, ■ Wangaratta, 2, 0, ■ Alpine, 1, 0, ■ Central Goldfields, 1, 0, ■ Corangamite, 1, 0, ■ Moyne, 1, 0, ■ West Wimmera, 1, 0, ■ Wodonga, 1, 0, ■ Yarriambiack, 1, 0.

No cases have been recorded in Buloke, Hindmarsh, Indigo, Pyrenees, Queenscliffe and Towong.

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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21- April 20) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.26.36.40.

Some further developments in your career matters should soon come to a successful conclusion. Family members could be instrumental in creating problems for you now.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 4.3.2.5.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.23.36.8.14.

You could be able to get some of the things now that you have only been dreaming about earlier. People will be there for you if you ask them and relationship matters will be happy.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Fawn Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.32.20.9.4.

A little break could do you wonders and give you a chance to catch up with those that have been away for a long time. Do not spend freely ad you will soon need the extra cash.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 6.5.9.3.

Lotto Numbers: 6.12.24.45.40.33.

Get back to the routine and you will find that your plans will work better than before. A little discipline will help a lot. Many could find the love of their lives very soon.

LEO: (July 23- August 22) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.9.

Lotto Numbers: 3.12.25.45.6.8.

After some big changes in your life you might need a little time to collect yourself. If you could take a holiday or a trip away this could help you to adjust to the situation.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Apricot Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.9.8.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.45.40.33.

Being the one that everyone expects to help all the time can become very trying. May you should assert yourself clearly so everyone knows how you feel about things.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 4.6.9.5 Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.35.40.33.

A windfall of a loved ones could unsettle you to and change your daily routine a bit. Best to take things easy and not to get carried away with plans until they are sure.

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$97.8 mil. in rates ■ Maribyrnong Council seeks to raise $97.8 million from rates in its 2020-21 budget put up at last night’s meeting (Tues.) as this edition went to press.

The Council had plans to adopt a municipal charge of $20 for each rateable property.

The agenda sought awaste management service charge for garbage/recyclable collection and disposal on each rateable property and nonrateable properties, where the service is provided, of $179.75 for the year.

There is a proposal for a rebate in relation to rates to all City of Maribyrnong pensioners eligible to participate in the State Government Pensioner Remission Scheme. The rebate will be for a maximum of $198.20.

The instalment dates for those who wish to pay their rates quarterly are planned to be September 30, November 30, February 28 and May 31.

● Stephen Wall, Maribyrnong CEO

● Cr Samantha Byrne, Moonee Valley Mayor

Deer Park teen is missing: Police

Mayor. The Mayor represents the whole municipality, not just one ward.”

Rose Iser asked Council:: “Can you can advise of the full cost to MVCC of the rebranding of the pools as promoted via the Your Say page, including all staff, material and tender costs?”

CEO Bryan Lancaster said: “The brand design and signage costs equate to $99,660 ($61,000 of which was expended as part of the 2019-20 budget), which is 0.12 per cent of the value of these community assets.”

This work commenced prior to COVID-19.

Lookout for Donald

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 5.9.6.3.

Lotto Numbers: 6.12.25.45.40.33.

You could be in need of some rest and recreation, so make sure you have some time for yourself. Family members should delight you and personal relations should be happy.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 9.6.3.2.

Lotto Numbers: 9.16.15.45.21.11.

You have the talent to surprise people but do not despair if they do not appreciate your changing moods. This is not the time to come up with new ideas at your work environment.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.45.6.33.37.

You might need some extra tolerance to come to grips with the changes introduced by a family member. More relaxation or fun could help make you feel better about things.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5.9.7.4.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.45.40.33.37.

Family will be filling in most of your time during this period but make sure that you have your own quiet time also. Loved ones might introduce a new idea into your daily life.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 5.9.1.2.

Lotto Numbers: 1.5.12.29.36.45.

With the changing of the seasons you find your moods do the same, so use the happy times usefully to gain most from your environment. Some luck with a special friend.

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■ Crs Geoff Porter and Karen Sherry of Hume Council successfully moved that a letter be written to the Department of Transport to request an investigation into the noise levels from Pascoe Vale Rd and the adjoining railways, around the Meadow Heights, Broadmeadows and Coolaroo areas, to see if anything can be done to reduce the impact of vehicle noise to homes that front onto and back onto Pascoe Vale Rd.

Maribyrnong health

Question about MV Mayor ■ Local resident Maureen Williams asked a question about the Moonee Valley Council mayoralty at this month’s meeting.

“It has been eight years since a Myrnong Ward Councillor has been elected Mayor.

“Can Councillors clearly explain why Myrnong Ward residents have not been represented at the Mayoral level when some Councillors from other wards have been elected Mayor three times in that period?”

Mayor Cr Samantha Byrne responded: “The community elects Councillors and then the nine Councillors elect the

Local Briefs Pascoe Vale Rd noise levels

■ The Maribyrnong River will be in better condition as small army of Victorians will clean up litter, remove weeds and help make local rivers and creeks more beautiful as part of the Victorian Government’s plan to keep people working through the coronavirus pandemic.

Lisa Neville, Minister for Water, announced that 110 people will take on roles cleaning and protecting Melbourne’s suburban waterways through the Government’s $500 million Working for Victoria fund.

“Local rivers and creeks have become even more valuable in recent months, with people getting out of the house to exercise and get some fresh air – this will make them cleaner and healthier,” Ms Neville said “It’s great to see Working for Victoria making a big contribution to improving our waterways, while also keeping people in work through the coronavirus pandemic.”

B’meadows award ■ Cr Geoff Porter last week acknowledged that Hume Council was awarded as the recipient of the 2020 Victorian Architecture Award, following the revitalisation undertaken

by Kerstin Thompson Architects.

Councillors Karen Sherry, Jack Medcraft and Drew Jessop also spoke to he award.

Hume example

■ The Victorian Government is giving local councils across the state the chance to receive up to $100,000 for projects focussed on making local roads safer, through a Transport Accident Commission grants program.

A Hume example from last year is being quoted in Government publicity: “Hume City Council – $100,000 for Installation of pedestrian operated signals and raised hump at Hothlyn Drive, Craigieburn, to reduce the dangers to pedestrians crossing the road to and from the train station.”

Local councils can apply for grants of up to $30,000 for analysis projects, and up to $100,000 for safety upgrades.

B’bank condolences ■ Two items of condolence were listed on the agenda for the Brimbank City Council meeting due to be held last night.

Councillors were scheduled to pause on the lives of each of Charlie Skidmore, and Charlie Cassar. The Council is extending its condolences to the extended families. ● Kennade Tuuaga ■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing teenager Kennade Tuuaga.

The 17-year-old was last seen on Station Rd in Deer Park on Wednesday last week (July 15).

She is described as 165cm tall with a medium build, black hair and brown eyes.

Police have released an image of Kennade in the hope that someone can provide information on her current whereabouts.

584-page agenda

■ The agenda for the meeting last night (Tues.) for Maribyrnong City Council was 584 pages. Councillors read their agenda from their desktop computers or device, rather than have hard-copies being printed and delivered to them.

Football success

● Donald Atkinson also known as Donald Stewart ■ Melbourne’s northern suburbs have been asked for information about Donald Atkinson, also known as Donald Stewart.

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate the 36-year-old who is wanted on warrant for failing to appear at court to answer criminal damage and weapons offences.

He s approximately 175cm tall with a medium build and black hair. Atkinson is also missing his left arm.

Police have released an image of Atkinson in the hope someone may have information on his current whereabouts.

Atkinson is known to frequent East Gippsland and Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

■ Congratulations are being extended by Brim bank Council to the Football Federation Australia and Football Victoria on the Australia-New Zealand Joint Bid being selected to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s Football World Cup. Also in line for congratulations is the Council’s Urban Design Department for winning the 2020 AILAVictoria Award of Excellence for Parks and Open Space for Sunvale Community Park.

37 sign petition ■ Some 37 residents have signed a petition which went to last nioght’s meeting of Brimbank City Council.

Councillors are being told that the locals want BrimbankCouncil to erect a Slow Point in Hopkins Ave, at the Blind Descending Road Curve near Patterson Ave.

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What The Papers Say New COVID-19 case

■ Geelong has recorded a new COVID-19 case as Victoria again posted the largest daily increase for an Australian state since the pandemic began.

The increase comes as Daniel’s Donuts Belmont confirmed one of its staff members had tested positive.

“Our senior management team were advised late last night by the staff member that they had tested positive,” the store told the Independent in an email.

“No staff members working today have been in contact with the affected staff member.

“We undertook a deep clean last night and any staff members who have been in contact with the person who tested positive have been contacted and advised to self-isolate and be tested.at the time - Geelong Indy

Kilmore film star

■ For 11-year-old Kilmore boy Roman Moser, meeting entertainment superstars Paul Hogan and Shane Jacobson was a highlight of his role in the movie The Very Excellent Mr Dundee.

The Australian comedy, scheduled to premiere in April but cancelled due to COVID19 restrictions, will stream on Amazon Prime [this month].

The film stars Mr Hogan as a fictional version as himself, who reluctantly thrown back into the spotlight as he attempts to restore his reputation before being knighted.

The plot is a mix of chaos, car chases, and comedy.

For young actor Roman, it was a ‘firsttime experience’ and a highlight of his career.

- North Central Review

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120 Years Ago

Ardeer brothers missing ■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing brothers Christopher and Sabastian Ross.

The pair, aged 15 and 16 years, were last seen at their Ardeer home on Tuesday last week (July 14).

Police and family have concerns for their welfare due to their age and the length of time they have been missing.

Christopher is 160cm tall, with a thin build and brown hair.

Sabastian is 165cm tall, with a thin build and fair hair.

No contamination here, thanks

Kind gesture

■ Two primary school aged students have performed a simple act of kindness towards Moorabool Shire’s elderly population, by making and donating bookmarks.

Bacchus Marsh Primary School students Kaden and Abbey made 60 bookmarks to give to Moorabool’s Aged Care residents in care packages delivered to their doors fortnightly.

- Moorabool News

Chemist case

■ A staff member at a chemist in Seymour has tested positive for COVID-19.

Chemist Discount Centre Seymour have made the following announcement regarding a team member testing positive to COVID19 "We understand many people may have concerns, please direct these to the appropriate authorities instead of posting these on Facebook "Most of all we wish the affected person a speedy recovery and that everyone is taking the appropriate precautions to stay safe."

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Here we go again

■ The City of Whittlesea has commenced its search for a Chief Executive Officer. The current Acting CEO is Joe Carbone. He succeeded Acting CEO Kelvin Spiller. He replaced Simon Overland after being sacked by the Council.

- Local Paper; Northern Edition

Quadrille Club COBURG, CAMPBELLFIELD AND SOMERTON QUADRILLE CLUB The inclement weather had no effect on the patrons of the above club on Tuesday evening, when they held their monthly social at Bates' Hall.

Over sixty couples were present and the committee regret having to refuse admittance to those who had not procured their tickets in time, that as they had to make a limit to avoid over crowaing.

Dancing was started at 8 30pm, and keput until 2am., to the strains of Landells' band under the direction of Mr. W. Baylis, M.C. Refreshments were handed round during the interval by the committee.

Electric tramway

■ According to docanents in the hands of the Brunswick town hall officials; a large industrial corporation is about to be started in Melbourne for the purpose of running electric trams through Brunswick and other suburbs, independent of and altogether separate from the present cable tramway service, and running in quite another direction.

The corporation proposes to run trams via the cross strerts of Brunswick road, Park street, and so on - f rom Northcote, Fitzroy and Carlton, through to Essendon and Moonee Ponds; also to supply the suburb and the whole metropolis with electric light.

News and Notes

Positive test

■ A worker at Altona Gate shopping centre in Altona North has tested positive to COVID19.

Sacca’s Fine Foods, the fruit and vegetable market and continental deli, said the infected employee last worked on Sunday, July 12.

“Sacca’s Fine Foods in Altona Gate has been in communication today with the Department of Health and Human Services, after a staff member tested positive after being asymptomatic,” management said in a statement on Friday. - Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay Star Weekly

From Our 1900 Files

● The soil contamination has prevented tunnelling work on the project from getting underway. Photo: West Gate Tunnel Project.

“Brimbank and Melbourne’s west have ■ ■ was due last night (Tues.) to consider partnering with Melton City Council to conduct been disproportionately impacted by soil conan advocacy campaign opposing contaminated tamination, pollution, congestion and impacts on soil from the Westgate Tunnel project being the natural environment.

“The transportation, processing and storage transported to Melbourne Regional Landfill, of Westgate Tunnel Soil to Ravenhall may reRavenhall through Brimbank.

The West Gate Tunnel Project will provide sult in a number of negative impacts on a second freeway link between the west and Brimbank, including increased traffic and conMelbourne city in addition to the Westgate gestion, increased traffic pollution, and impacts on amenity, liveability and socioeconomic deBridge.

According to the Major Transport Infra- velopment.”

An officer’s recommendation to last night’s structure Authority, approximately 1.5 million cubic meters of rock and soil will need to be meeting suggested that Council: removed, of which testing has revealed low level ■ Express its ongoing concern and opposition any proposal for West Gate Tunnel Project contamination of the group of chemicals known to soil being transported to Melbourne Regional as PFAS. Landfill in Ravenhall.

A tender process is currently underway to ■ Endorse Brimbank City Council formally choose a site for the disposal of the contami- engaging with Melton City Council to develop nated soil, including Melbourne Regional Land- and administer a campaign opposing Westgate fill in Ravenhall.

Tunnel Soil being transported to Ravenhall, conThe opportunity exists for Brimbank City sistent with Brimbank’s Transforming Council to again partner with Melton City Coun- Brimbank Environmental Equity Agenda. cil to advocate against the movement of con- ■ Allocate up to $25,000 in funding and retaminated soil across Brimbank to be stored at sources, to support the development, delivery Ravenhall. and administration of a campaign.

It is proposed that an amount of $25,000 be ■ Write to the Minister for Planning, Richard contributed to the combined campaign.

Wynne, and Minister for Environment, Lily A report to last night’s Council meeting said: D’Ambrosio, and local Members of Parliament “Council has previously opposed the potential expressing Council’s ongoing advocacy to opfor West Gate Tunnel Project soil being trans- pose Westgate Tunnel Soil being potentially ported to Ravenhall and Melbourne’s west. transported to MRL. “Actions include a resolution of February ■ Request the State Government, Westgate 17 calling for a Melbourne’s West Land Con- Tunnel Authority, Transurban, John Holland tamination Taskforce to be established; a joint and Cleanaway provide Council with regular, letter with Melton Council to the State Govern- transparent and timely advice and information ment on February 28; meeting with the Office in relation to Westgate Tunnel Soil transport, of the Minister for Transport Infrastructure processing and storage options that are being and Chief Executive Officer of the Westgate considered, including for Ravenhall.

Tunnel Authority on March 31; and further reso- ■ Notes the global, Federal and State response lution of April 29 reaffirming opposition to con- to the COVID-19 pandemic may change the taminated soil being transported to Ravenhall. conditions encountered and information reThe ‘Transforming Brimbank 2020 Envi- viewed at the date of preparation of this report. ronmental Equity Agenda’ (endorsed in July ■ Authorises officers to redirect resources in 2019 and launched in October 2019) advocates order to give effect to the recommendations in for a region wide approach to addressing envi- this report if any such redirection is reasonably ronmental equity issues and improving required as a result of a change caused by the COVID-19 pandemic sustainability outcomes.

■ The Mayoress of Brunswick, Mrs. N. Stranks will hold a reception in the town hall on Wednesday the first prox, from 3 till 5pm.

Mrs. Fox, Park street west, Brunswick has secured a matriculated teacher and is prepared to take a few young ladies to study with her own daughter.

The Brunswick council sat as a revision court at the town hall on Wednesday evening, his worship the mayor in the chair and Crs Balle Fleming and Allard being present in addition. The business was purely formal.

No objections were taken to names already on the roll and the only application for enrollment was acceded to.

Brunswick billet

■ The claims of Mr. John Waugh, valuer to the town of Brunswick, at a remuneration of so to any extra work that may be available at the town clerk's oflice have, from time to time, come under the notice of the council and ratepayers.

Mr. Waugh considers he is entitled to first claim to any extra clerical work at the municipal offices, but the authorities apparently think otherwise, for he has not always been accorded the chance to make a few extra pounds. The reasons for this, whatever they may be, have never been male public; the council committee probably acting in the best interests of all concerned, preferring to deal with Mr Waugh's application in camera.

On Monday night the presence of four well-known ratepayers in the council chamber with the intention of interviewing the council on the matter in Mr. Waugh's interest, proved that the question is becoming one of curiosity to the public.

Board of Advice BRUNSWICK BOARD OFADVICE. The July meeting of the above was held on the 13th inst., Mr. J. Pererell being in the chair, Mrs. Fox, Mrs. Goding, Mrs. Leckie and Mrs. F. J. Sincock being present.

Mr. Stranks, the Mayor, attended in order to confer with the Board as to the intended festivities for children when next there are rejoicings in Brunswick and explained briefly his intentions in relation thereto.

Messrs King, Sincock and Mrs. Leckie were appointed delegates to a conference of Metropolitan Boards of Advice convened by the Melbourne City Board and to be held shortly. It was resolved to suggest to the Public Works Department the providing at the West Brunswick State School a room fit for holding classes for technlical instruction

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Observations Open House goes online

■ Melbourne’s doors may currently be closed, but Open House Melbourne’s doors are open now more than ever before – in a virtual sense.

The annual initiative that encourages appreciation for architecture, design and history has taken its traditional weekend of open days online in 2020, with six weeks of virtual tours through some of the city’s most wellknown buildings, including some of Hobsons Bay’s interesting spaces.

From now until August 31 there will be events and talks, including a Q&A with local Modscape founder Jan Gyrn at 11am on Saturday (July 25), as well as tours of some of the west’s best architecture, including: the Victorian era Williamstown Town Hall; Federation style The Substation gallery; and contemporary gems like Williamstown Library and the Australian Islamic Centre designed

by Pritzker Architecture Prize–winning architect Glenn Murcutt and Islamic architect Hakan Elevli.

Open House Melbourne is an independent organisation that has been operating an annual program since 2008.

It aims to foster public appreciation for architecture and public engagement in conversations about the future of our cities.

Following the successful program last year, Hobsons Bay Council says it is again a proud collaborator in Open House Melbourne.

The full list of buildings, access to virtual tours and additional content is available at www.openhousemelb.org Cr Colleen Gates, joint Arts Culture and Tourism portfolio holder and Mayor of Hobsons Bay Council, said: “What a fantastic way to showcase some of the best architectural design and history we have here in Hobsons Bay. “I’m proud to see Hobsons Bay’s presence grow at this year’s Open House Melbourne and I’m very much looking forward to participating in the digital offerings that have been developed during these unprecedented times.”

Cr Angela Altair, joint Arts Culture and Tourism portfolio holder at hobsons bay Council, said: “ It will be great to take a rare peek inside our many magnificent buildings and discover the story behind their design.

You can get to appreciate the creativity that has gone into buildings that are not only practical but also very beautiful. Jump on to the Open House Melbourne website and go for a wander from the comfort of your own home.”

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In The Name of Theatre ■ Our local theatre columnist, Cheryl Threadgold, is self-publishing a new book - In the Name of Theatre: the History, Culture and Voices of Amateur Theatre in Victoria - in September.

A history component forms the first part of the 354-page book.

Part One includes the history of amateur theatre in Victoria, commencing in New South Wales in 1788, condensed from an award-winning PhD thesis.

Live cultural performances presented by First Nations People for over 60,000 years are respectfully acknowledged.

Part Two contains tories from 129 currently operating amateur musical and non-musical theatre companies in urban and regional Victoria.

There is also a tribute list of known past theatre companies no longer operating, and some analytical research data results from field research interviews with representatives from 70 theatre companies The book is being launched online on Zoom at 2pm on Saturday September 5 by theatre historian Frank Van Straten, and speakers will include the Presidents of the Victorian Drama League, Music Theatre Guild of Victoria and Theatre Heritage Australia.

There is a website - www.inthenameof theatre.com.au - from which readers can place advance orders the book online. $49.50 includes free shipping anywhere in Australia.

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

Sunday Circus Cinema

Raise The Curtain

■ Frankston Arts Centre presents Raise the Curtain as the next livestream performance in their Digital Series on Thursday, July 30, at 7.30pm.

With many people craving engagement, connection, or even escapism while stuck at home, the arts are more important now than ever.

Audiences are invited to attend this online performance to support the line-up of performers from the music theatre industry in Raise the Curtain.

Hosted by Jimmy Rees, Raise the Curtain will feature pop, rock and musical theatre classics live-streamed to audiences at home via Facebook and YouTube.

Featuring Bella Paige (The Voice, Runner Up 2018), Angela Scundi (Thoroughly Modern Millie), Simon Gleeson (Les Miserables), Natalie O'Donnell (Mamma Mia), Euan Doidge (Priscilla Queen of the Desert) and many more.

Tickets are priced at whatever you can afford. 100 per centof ticket sales will be distributed among artists on the night and local companies PLOS Musical Productions and Panorama Theatre Company.

For further information, visit https:// artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/ Whats_On_-_Buy_Tickets/ Raise_The_Curtain ● We regret to advise the passing of Ralph Baker, who starred in Channel 0’s Deadly Earnest in the 1960s.

People Thoughts of travelling

● Suinday Circus Cinema ■ As part of an ongoing Sunday Circus Cin- to battle it out and share their insights, reviews ema series on a new Youtube channel, the and criticisms.

Following the show, Sal Frances will host a Women's Circus 2003 show Ghosts will be presented online on Sunday, (July 26) from 4pm- live Q and A with community performer from Ghosts’ Debby Maziarz.

5.45 pm.

There will also be an opportunity to ask quesSupported by Maribyrnong City Council, this production was a physical meditation on tions and learn more about the process and stories behind this show. loss and change, tenderness and courage.

Tune in Sunday (July 26) , 4pm - 5.45pm Audiences can join the team before the film screening to meet film critics Gayvid and Mar- https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCnMvQ4OPFjR95m0f0Clq2sQ/playlists gay (aka Sal Frances and Gen Butler).

- Cheryl Threadgold Gayvid and Margay beam in from isolation

● Cliff Peel ■ Now that all Melbourne and some of regional Victoria is in lockdown with nowhere to go, the thought of travelling somewhere, anywhere, is more than usually enticing.

Perhaps you are dreaming of travelling by watching endless train discovery programs on television, keeping company with Michael Portillo or Tony Robinson.

But in Melbourne is another inveterate traveller, retired journalist Cliff Peel, who has been an adventurer all his life and he has taken to print to share his travel adventures with us.

So while we can't go anywhere at the moment, we can take a journey with Cliff by reading his new book, Yarns of a Traveller.

As Cliff relates, a yarn is a colloquial Australian word for a story or a chat, and these travel yarns have been collected over the past 70 years.

Cliff visits places near and far, and regales us with his experiences while he grappled with local customs, foreign languages and the vagaries of public transport around the world.

He says you won't find stories like these in travel brochures, as they cover unusual adventures, quirky incidents and strange characters.

So what inspired this young octogenarian to take to print?

"During the years I've often talked to people in an informal manner about the various adventures that happened in my travels and someone said 'why don't you put it in a book?' so I did," Cliff said.

"Once I saw all the photos and notes I have, my memory was stirred into action. I'm just sitting down, chatting, as though I'm sitting at a table with a glass of wine or beer and telling you little things that happened to me over my travels.

“Sometimes they are amusing, sometimes they are testing or a bit personal, but they are just little stories that people can relate to if they have been travelling.

“And if they haven't been travelling, they can imagine what might happen to them, and discover what fun it is to travel!" Cliff said.

On a personal note, Cliff was a kind and avuncular afternoon chief of staff on this naïve cadet journalist's first day in the ABC newsroom, 40 years ago.

Cliff taught me so many fundamentals of journalism that have stayed with me, so it's rather fun to now write about my former boss, knowing that he can't change my copy.

Yarns of a Traveller is a terrific read, so why not give yourselves a treat during the lockdown - buy the book, then put your feet up, and have a glass of wine with Cliff as you join him on his adventures.

Yarns of a Traveller by Cliff Peel is available as a paperback form www.book depository.com by searching for Cliff Peel, or as an e-book from www.booktopia.com.au - Julie Houghton

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Victorian Arts At Daylesford An introduction and Welcome from Tina Banitska" The Convent, once known as the Holy Cross Convent and home to a group of Presentation Sisters, has always been a place of creativity, learning and reflection. The dream is for The Convent is to continually reinforce this purpose.

Many people feel very attached to The Convent. Past students and nuns return to relive part of their history, whilst many art lovers attend the gallery exhibitions regularly.

Visitors enjoy the gist shops and café , and There is constant delight from visitors' warm response to this special place.

Since its establishment in 1991, The Convent Gallery has expanded gradually over the years. Most recently its function wing, taking place of what was the near derelict St Michael's Day School. The extensive renovation includes two state-of-the-art reception and conference areas, a large commercial kitchen, penthouse apartment, stylish lounge bar and new art exhibition areas. The magnificent gardens have also expanded and it is pleasing to have them compared to the gardens in Versailles, France."

The Convent Daylesford 7 Daly St, Daylesford - Peter Kemp

Linden New Art Linden New Art 30 Years: First held in 1990. Linden New Art's iconic Linden Postcard Show continues to provide artists from all walks of life the opportunity to present their artwork inside the gallery' striking Victorian-era building nestled in the heart of St Kilda. The call for entries opened to the public on July 14, with a deadline of August 25. The exhibition is scheduled to run from October 24 to January 31.

The gallery has big plans to celebrate its 30th birthday milestone as it looks back n the exhibitions vibrant history. This year's show will include a special selection of artworks by an illustrious group of Linden Postcard Show alumni, which includes the likes of John Campbell,AbdulAbdullah, Penny Byrne and many more.

The much-loved exhibition is open-entry and attracts artists from across Australia showcasing thousands of small artworks from a diverse range of artists, from emerging to established.

Since 1990, art-lovers and art collectors alike have been able to buy a mini-masterpiece from the show and support a living artist.

Linden New Art Director, Melinda Martin says "The Linden Art Show is an iconic exhibition that celebrates creativity and inclusivity. It is a testament to the popularity of the show that has continued for so many years - it is well-loved and it actually just keeps getting bigger. The show continues to provide an important step in the career of emerging artists as well as an opportunity for artists to sell their work and connect with a large community of art-lovers. Year after year visitors come to explore the show. We can't wait to see what new work we receive this year."

Artists can submit up to three works, with no set theme in place. The main rule is that all works must measure 8 by 10 inches (20,32 by 25.4cm) exactly, including framing.

Entries opened July 14 and close August 28m 11,50pnm.

Contact www.lindenpostcardsow.com.au Linden Postcard Show 2020-21> 30th Birthday Celebration Opening Friday August 23. - January 31.

Linden NewArt 26 Acland St, St Kilda - Peter Kemp

Midsumma Apps

■ La Mama Theatre is calling for Midsumma 2021 applications until July 24..

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

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Melb. Jazz Festival ■ Jazz and contemporary music enthusiasts can enjoy the final installment of These Digital Times – an online music festival series featuring local and international artists presented by the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

Following the success of the May and June series, the next These Digital Times program on Saturday, July 25, will be live-streamed via the MIJF website direct to YouTube from 11.30am to 10.30pm.

Hadley Agrez, MIJF CEO said, “Live music remains impacted by COVID-19 restrictions, especially in Melbourne and also across the globe. Our adapted program continues to support artists to perform via a virtual broadcast to audiences around the world.”

An international duo headlining the July series features long-time collaborators at the cutting edge of the next generation of jazz – Taylor McFerrin (keyboards and beatboxer) and Marcus Gilmore (drums), who will present a split-screen set recorded in lockdown separately from their respective homes.

From Italy, the genre-crossing music created

by Vince Abbracciante and his accordion is moody, ethereal and gripping as he dives deep into psychedelic jazz music.

These Digital Times continues to create opportunities for Melbourne-based musicians, including Paul Grabowsky, who will perform a rare solo piano set revisiting his 2014 released album, Solo.

Award-winning drummer, David Jones will be joined by his friends Stephen Magnusson (guitar) and Evri Evripidou (six-string bass and effects) in an exploration of new musical territory; while improvising flutist, Erica Tucceri, will perform her latest project Vacilando with a stunning cinematic backdrop created by a live video artist.

As part of this year’s MIJF Take Note program, saxophonist Holly Moore will debut a new commission with her sextet. Initiated in 2019, the MIJF Take Note program celebrates emerging female and gender diverse leaders in jazz.

For children and families, the Junkadelic Brass Band will lead a workshop in DIY musicmaking; and for those working in the music and creative industries, there will be a panel conversation about the funding landscape and a roundtable discussion focused on career pathways for emerging artists.

These Digital Times will culminate in the premiere of new material from Barney McAll’s forthcoming album, Precious Energy. It will be a wild ride of psychedelic jazz, electronica and improvisation featuring McAll on piano, Rita Satch and Belle Bangard on vocals, Julien Wilson on tenor saxophone and a rhythm section that includes Hiatus Kaiyote’s Paul Bender alongside Leigh Fisher on drums.

Following each monthly These Digital Times editions, concerts are available on the MIJF website. The program has included music and workshops for kids and families; career development panels for artists and industry; as well as performances from emerging artists and some of the big names in Australian and international jazz and contemporary music.

The first two series in May and June have been viewed over 22,500 times across Australia, North America, Asia, the United Kingdom, Europe and South America.

Presented by MIJF, These Digital Times has been conceived and developed in conjunction with The Vizard Foundation and is also supported by the Victorian government through Creative Victoria (as principal government partner) and the City of Melbourne (as major government partner). ★ Program 11.30am. Junkadelic Brass Band – Jazz workshop for the whole family (Australia) 12 Noon. Career Development Panel: The funding landscape 1pm. David Jones and friends (Australia) 2.45pm. Erica Tucceri – Vacilando (Australia)

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

Take Over

■ Arts Centre Melbourne in partnership with Melbourne Fringe returns to present the fourth year of the Take Over! commission with a new approach.

The Take Over! program has commissioned 10 artists/companies to make unique works which will be developed online and presented during Melbourne Fringe 2020.

The Take Over! program supports independent, visionary artists to push their creative boundaries. This year, they have been asked to develop a work that will include a two-week at-home residency culminating in a final event during Melbourne Fringe in November, which could be performed live or online.

“We received a staggering 94 applications for this project from Victorian independent artists – bold, courageous and inspiring ideas from many of our leading performance makers,” says Arts Centre Melbourne Creative Producer, Theatre and Contemporary Performance, Daniel Clarke.

“Reflecting on the artists that have been selected I am excited by the breadth of life experience that the 2020 Take Over! artists bring to the program,” From July to September, the two-week online residencies will be a chance for the artists to explore and connect with their audiences during their creative developments.

Practising within a Coronavirus landscape – this new-found way of working – will be a crucial part to their artistic process and realising the outcomes of the work.

“Spanning dance, theatre, spoken word, music, live art and installation we asked artists to consider their relationship with their audience, both online and in real life.

“I’m confident that this year’s Take Over! will result in many new works being created, works that capture a moment in time and ignite the imaginations of both our artists and audiences,” says Clarke.

At the beginning of each residency, the artists will introduce themselves and give a short introduction to the work they will be developing. By the end of the fortnight, the artists will engage with their audiences online; opening their creative process through streaming their content – all of which will be live captioned. Then, come November, all commissioned works will be presented together as part of a one-off durational event during Melbourne Fringe. Details for this to be announced in due course.

- Cheryl Threadgold

Observations Benalla Gallery Benalla Art Gallery has re-opened.

Hours Friday to Monday 10am - 3pm.

Exhibitions: Kirstin Berg - Still in Love with the World is a call to arms, exploring the artist's "concern about the incessant music and skewed distribution of power in the world, our compromised environment , and the resulting anxiety many of us share about the future.

Exhibition closes November 15.

Ken Done - Paintings you probably haven't seen.

Features a selection of paintings executed between 2000 and 2017 largely from the artist's private collection.

As such, many of these works reflect Ken's personal relationships with those closest to him, for example the large Judy canvas and the four quirky dog portraits and his immediate surroundings, primary his home on Sydney's Chinaman's Beach.

All of the paintings reveal Ken's love of colour and life.

Exhibition opens July 25 and runs until October 25.

Benalla Art Gallery , Botanical Gardens Bridge St, Benalla - Peter Kemp

Indian Film Festival

■ The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne has announced that four of India’s most popular and prolific filmmakers will work with selected Victorian filmmaking teams to mentor and then shoot short films on the themes of Race, Disability, Sexuality and Gender.

The shorts will be compiled into one film entitled My Melbourne which will premiere at IFFM 2021 before travelling on the international film circuit.

The four film makers are Kabir Khan (Kabul Express, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Tiger Zinda Hai, 83), Rima Das (Bulbul Can Sing, Village Rockstars), Onir (My Brother Nikhil, I am) and Imtiaz Ali (Jab We Met, Rockstar, Jab Harry Met Sejal).

IFFM Festival Director Mitu Bhowmick Lange said: “This exciting initiative gives Victorian screen practitioners a once in a lifetime opportunity to work with some of the world’s best film makers and also develop relationships with them.

“I am delighted and thrilled that IFFM has secured four of India’s most diverse voices of independent cinema for these workshops and the creation of four short films on the core values of IFFM – diversity and inclusivity.”

The Festival is now calling for authentic migrant experience story ideas. Each of the four selected teams will be assigned a budget to create an original script, striving for creativity, originality and pure storytelling.

Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das and Onir will workshop and develop the selected stories and oversee pre-production with the teams via zoom.

Should travel restrictions be lifted, the four filmmakers will travel to Melbourne to shoot the films. For this short film initiative, IFFM has partnered with Blackmagic Design.

Rima Das said, “It’s an honour to receive this invitation. It’s essential for filmmakers to examine the world around them from the prism of its socio-political context. The short film will allow us to bring in authentic livedin stories that often get lost in popular culture.”

Kabir Khan says, “Celebration of our diversity is a dialogue that should be fostered in current times. In the post-pandemic world, being one with each other in a community should be the single most important takeaway.

The virus has shown us the futility of everything else. I am excited at the opportunity presented by IFFM and looking forward to the experience.”

Imtiaz Ali adds, “The last few months have been full of life lessons for all of us. Viewing stories of identity in the context of the diverse society that we are all a part of is quintessential for us to chart our path ahead. I am looking forward to meeting a new set of people and understanding their life stories for the screen.”

Expressions of interest: info@iffm.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

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■ Phyllis Diller is unstoppable. This clever American comedienne is still active at the age of 95.

Phyllis started out as a pianist, got married, raised a family and re-invented herself as a comic, bringing joy and laughter to millions of fans for more than 50 fifty years.

Phyllis Ada Driver was born in Lima, Ohio in 1917 and was an only child. At primary school and college Phyllis practised her comedy on her fellow students.

After graduating from college in 1935 she attended Chicago's Sherwood Music Conservatory hoping to become a concert pianist. She went to University where she met Sherwood Diller and they married in 1939.

Their first child was born in 1940. Whilst raising an increasing family (Phyllis had six children) she worked as an advertising copywriter and continuity writer at a radio station.

During the evenings Phyllis appeared at amateur engagements as a ‘stand up’ comedienne.

She was a contestant on the television quiz show You Bet Your Life, hosted by Groucho Marx. Phyllis said in later life that she was petrified.

When Groucho asked her if she was married Phyllis replied "Yes, I've worn a wedding ring for 18 years now."

To which Groucho snapped, "Really, oh well, two more payments and it'll be all yours."

Her big break came when Phyllis got an en-

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gagement at the famous Purple Onion nightclub in San Francisco. She was so popular that her season was extended to eighty seven weeks.

This led to appearances on many of the popular television shows and her fame spread internationally.

She became a good friend of Bob Hope and appeared on his television shows.

Her film credits included Splendor In The Grass, The Fat Spy, Boy Did I Get The Wrong Number, Eight On The Lam and The Sunshine Boys.

Here are some examples of some of her great one-liners I never made Who's Who but I'm featured in What's That.

● Phyllis Diller If I were a building - I'd be condemned.

At night everything either comes off or out.

In the early 1960s she toured in stage productions such as Dark At The Top of the Stairs, Wonderful Town and Happy Birthday.

In 1965 Phyllis divorced her husband and a month later married Warde Donovan, the marriage lasted for 10 years.

In 1970 she played Dolly Levi in Hello Dolly on Broadway and surprised the critics with her fine singing voice.

Phyllis toured Australia many times and appeared on television shows. She was a regular on The Don Lane Show and was a special guest on the very last show in 1983.

Phyllis underwent plastic surgery for the first time at the age of 55 and used it in her comedy routines along with references to her husband ‘Fang’.

In 1999 Phyllis suffered a heart attack and had a pacemaker fitted.

She announced her official retirement in 2002.

Several months ago Phyllis attended a Blue Ribbon Holiday Party at the famous Bel Air Hotel and is in good health.

Phyllis Diller did not get into showbusiness till her mid thirties and made the world laugh with her zany comedy.

You just had to look at her in her wigs and outlandish costumes and she would make you laugh - one of the great ‘stand up’ comics of our time.

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

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

Gems on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast

■ John Rozentals unearths some virtual gems on Queensland's Capricorn Coast.

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

As governments across the world implement social distancing in the efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, operators on the Capricorn Coast, near Rockhampton, are offering some of their signature experiences virtually.

While regular travel may be off the cards for the foreseeable future, virtual escapism is open to everyone with an internet connection.

Here are some places to take a tour - without leaving the couch.

Pumpkin Island Catering to only 34 guess, social distancing is not a new concept to Pumpkin Island. Guests can even rent the whole island to themselves.

Pumpkin Island is fortunate to be close to the mainland to offer a quick getaway, yet ultimate seclusion with very few guests.

This allows safe social distancing whilst enjoying fresh air, beautiful nature and an own self-contained cottage with minimal interaction with other guests or staff, if that is the desire.

Keppel Bay Marina Located at the gateway to the Keppel Group of Islands, Keppel Bay Marina claims to be the friendliest and largest marina in Northern Australia.

Keppel Kraken This is a water-play feature quite unlike any other.

With a mythical sea creature centrepiece and set against the spectacular backdrop of Keppel Bay, it's the perfect place to soak up some sunshine on the beautiful Capricorn Coast.

Singing Ship Set against a coastal vista of blue seas and with Great Keppel Island in the distance, the Singing Ship at Emu Park is a majestic monument that commemorates the area's legacy of the historical explorations of Captain James Cook, who discovered this bay in May 1770.

The Centenary of Anzac Memorial Walk The reflective memorial boardwalk and its gateway gallery entry are the focal point to this thought-provoking

Travel

Magnifique IV will be eight-day guided cycling tours between Amsterdam and Bruges, departing April to October and priced from $2490 per person.

Visit www.UTracks.com or phone 1300 303 368.

OK. With John O’Keefe Our very own Leo

McLaren Vale

with John Rozentals walk. The walkway is an emotional, reflective experience and provides a timeline of WW1's many major battles of war.

Villa Mar Colina Set high on Bluff Point in Yeppoon, boasting stunning views across Keppel Bay, long sandy beaches and the Keppel Isles, Villa Mar Colina is close to Yeppoon's Central Business District where visitors will find restaurants, plenty of shopping and access to Yeppoon's main beach.

Visit www.visitcapricorn.com.au.

Keep dreaming and start planning.

■ In these uncertain times, one thing remains true - McLaren Vale's warm and generous hospitality will continue.

The Vale recently launched a web page to encourage consumers to consider supporting regional businesses that have adjusted their trading and offerings to bring McLaren Vale to them at home.

The page is updated daily and includes eateries offering take-away or delivered meals with wine, and wineries offering different forms of sales with delivery.

Visit mclarenvale.info

Stunning views

■ Ride to the top of the world on a once-in-a-lifetime motorcycle tour to the base of Mt Everest.

It's an adventure-filled trip with stunning views of the snow-capped, sky-piercing Himalayas, and the 14day journey should be a bucket-list ride for motorcycle enthusiasts.

Nomadic Knights has a US$500 discount on its two-week 'Rode to Everest' ride, beginning in Kathmandu, in September next year, if booked by this April 30.

The tour climbs north to the high■ U Tracks will use its new altitude deserts, snow-crowned peaks, Magnifique IV on the canals of the deep gorges and high, prayer flagNetherlands and Belgium, offering draped passes of Tibet.

The 2340-kilometre round-trip daily cycling excursions between route will see adrenalin-seekers ride charming historic towns.

The 67-metre vessel will accom- classic Royal Enfield Himalayans modate up to 36 passengers and have across seemingly endless eight cabins on the lower deck and 10 switchbacks, past glaciers and turquoise lakes, with the sky-piercing, suites on the upper deck.

Each cabin and suite has a private Himalayan mountains providing a ensuite bathroom, individually con- stunning backdrop the whole way. trolled air conditioning, flat-screen The package is available for satellite TV, mini safe and hair dryer. US$5480 for riders.

Fares include accommodation, The upper-deck suites have double beds, a sitting area and a French bal- bike hire, breakfasts, dinners and mecony with floor-to-ceiling glass doors. chanical and logistical support The lower-deck cabins offer lots of throughout the trip. Flights to Nepal are natural light through large portholes extra.

Visit www.nomadicknights.com and twin beds.

- John Rozentals Among the offerings on

Magnifique

● Leo Sayer.

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

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

Pop phenomenom returns

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

Ace takes plunge

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

Vale Ken Shadie

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

Odd move by Seven

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

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

Veteran newsman Michael Usher is involved.

- John O’Keefe

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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs FILM: THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN: Genre: Biography/Drama.

Cast: Mel Gibson, Sean Penn, Eddie Marsan, Jennifer Ehle.

Year: 2019.

Rating: M. Length: 124 Minutes.

Stars: **½ Review: Biographical drama of Professor James Murray, who begins work compiling words for the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary in 1879, throughout which he receives over 10,000 entries submitted from a patient at Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum, Dr. William Minor.

Based on the book "The Surgeon of Crowthorne: A Tale of Murder, Madness and the Love of Words" by Simon Winchester, this is fascinating true-fife story on the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary is a solid effort, a beautifully filmed journey that holds interest throughout due to the performances of the two leads, most notably Mel Gibson as Professor James Murray, but only just. as it lacks a more coherent narrative and emotional depth and drive.

Co-written by acclaimed Oscar nominated writer-director John Boorman (Deliverance, Excalibur, Hope & Glory), and beginning as a personal project for Mel Gibson, who worked on adapting the book for over 20 years before production began, and who originally intended to direct, here he shines throughout with bursts of momentary spark as he attacks the monumental task ahead, however, as compelling and foreboding as he can be, it is Sean Penn as the doctor undergoing treatment at the Lunatic Asylum who all too continuously gives the film an overwhelmingly unevenness and heavyhandedness.

19th Century period detail, costume design and production design all excel, along with a stellar supporting cast that includes Jennifer Ehle, Natalie Dormer, Jeremy Irvine, Eddie Marsan and Steve Coogan, all at the top of their game, but sadly, following constant legal battles from beginning production in 2016 and now disavowed by Mel Gibson, first time feature director Farhad Safinia (credited here as P.B. Sherman), has created a n bitterly empty and ultimately unfulfilling experience in what should have been the cinematic equivalent of a real page turner, but ultimately remains a closed book.

FILM: FIELD OF DREAMS: 30th Anniversary 4K-ULTRA HD + Blu-ray . Special Edition: Genre: Fantasy/Drama.

Cast: Kevin Costner, Ray Liotta, Burt Lancaster, James Earl Jones.

Year: 1989.

Rating: PG. Length: 106 Minutes.

Stars: **** Verdict: The charming and haunting fantasy of a farmer who hears a voice that commands him to build a baseball field, so he does, and the results are startling.

Smart and intelligent script, controlled and sensitive direction and excellent performances from a top notch cast, most notably screen legend Burt Lancaster in his final big screen role, Ray Liotta as Baseball legend "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and James Earl Jones.

Writer/Director Phil Alden Robinson has created a funny, moving and unforgettable heart-rending journey of redemption, a poignant journey of pure joy every step of the way ... and you don't have to have any interest in baseball what so ever to be captured by its magic.

The new 30th Anniversary release features a breathtaking 4K Ultra High Definition transfer plus standard Blu-ray, and comes with a host of special features including Feature Commentary, Interviews and Featurettes. A Must See! FILM: THE KILLERS - Blu-Ray Special Edition: Genre: Crime/Drama/Mystery/Thriller.

Cast: Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson, John Cassavetes, Clu Gulager.

Year: 1964.

Rating: M. Length: 93 Minutes Stars: ***½ Verdict: Not the 1946 classic but "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" and "Dirty Harry" director Don Siegel's stylish and thrilling adaptation of the classic story of two professional hit men who try to find out who hired them for a job and why.

Lee Marvin gives a shattering, standout performance in his first big screen starring role as the volatile no-nonsense hit man, and is matched scene for scene by Clu Gulager as his menacing partner, along with the beautiful Angie Dickinson as the femme-fatale, John Cassavetes as the intended victim and future President Ronald Reagan in his final big screen role as the ruthless crime boss.

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Rourke’s Reviews Relic ■ (M). 89 minutes. Now streaming on Stan.

Again showing that genre filmmaking can provide the ideal framework to explore real-world social and personal issues, Relic is an immensely focused, smartly executed piece whose topic will resonate with many viewers who have had to deal with its overwhelming ramifications.

Kay (Emily Mortimer) and her grown daughter Sam (Bella Heathcote) arrive at the former's country family home when she receives a call saying that her mother, Edna (Robyn Nevin), has gone missing.

A police search ensues, and while all Kay and Sam can do is wait and hope, they see that Edna's house is falling into disrepair, but also notice that the doors have newly added locks on them.

When Edna suddenly reappears, Kay dismisses her behaviour as the onset of dementia, but as their stay lengthens, it appears there is something else in the house.

Co-writer/director Natalie Erika James makes an extraordinary feature film debut, intelligently mixing horror and drama (filled with symbolism) to often riveting effect.

James creates an oppressive atmosphere (at times reminiscent of films such as Hideo Nakata's Dark Water and Tony Scott's The Hunger), but never forgets the human anguish behind it, and has been blessed with three perfectly cast actors, all of whom deliver firstclass work.

Technically the film is also impressive. Relic is a real shot-in-thearm for the Australian film industry (and is a more sustained effort than Jennifer Kent's acclaimed The Babadook), and I can't wait to see what James does next.

RATING - ****

Greyhound ■ (M). 91 minutes. Now streaming on Apple TV+.

Despite an abundance of authentic technical detail, this adaptation of C.S. Forester's 1955 novel is ultimately underwhelming, almost solely due to a Tom Hanks screenplay that is sorely lacking in character depth and at least a modicum of back story.

The story, set in 1942, centres on Captain Krause (Tom Hanks), a veteran officer who is given command of a destroyer for the first time, where his mission will be to escort 37 convoy ships across the North Atlantic.

The most dangerous part of Krause's assignment will be to protect the supply ships for around the fifty hours where they won't have air support.

Those dangers become a reality when the convoy comes under attack by the notorious German UBoat unit known as The Wolf Pack.

The absence of character detail is obvious from the start, (blink and you'll miss Elisabeth Shue; Stephen Graham is criminally wasted), and seriously hampers any opportunity to become emotionally invested in proceedings.

As a lean, adrenaline-pumping thriller, Greyhound also falters, as Hanks' script is repetitive, basically serving up the same attack scenario again and again, with no well-defined characters to thread it together into a compelling whole.

Director Aaron Schneider, who hasn't helmed a film since the underrated Get Low in 2009, tries to keep everything as low-key and realistic as possible, an approach which not only partially suppresses Hanks' tendency to dip into Saving Private Ryan style sentimentalism and old-fashioned patriotism, but allows him to craft some effective sequences.

Greyhound aims to be concise and minimalist, but Hanks hasn't chosen his words carefully, leaving viewers more aware of nautical jargon, rather than creating a fascinating insight into the courageous people who spoke it.

Just watch Dick Powell's 1957 classic The Enemy Below instead.

RATING - **½

Japan Sinks ■ (MA). 10 episodes. Now streaming on Netflix.

World-renowned animator Masaaki Yuasa (Mind Game, Ride Your Wave) teams up with Pyeongang Ho (School-Live!, Sword Art Online) to bring the third adaptation of Sakyo Komatsu's best-selling novel to the screen, and while very different from the 1973 and 2006 live-action feature films, it is both unpredictable and engrossing.

The Japanese public are shocked by a series of horrendous earthquakes, and as we mainly see the events unfold through the eyes of one family, it is discovered that the entire country will end up under water.

The series is dour, grim and sad, but superbly balances the best and worst of human nature, and concludes in genuinely moving fashion.

RATING - ****½ - Aaron Rourke

Continued from left column Screen hit men would never be the same again, and it was these two performances that were the inspiration for the hit men duo of John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson in Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction, among many others.

Originally made for television as Universal Pictures first TV Movie of the Week it was considered to tense and violent and release in cinemas.

Great cast all shine in this razor sharp, nail-biting thriller that has never looked better and comes highly recommended!

An outstanding Special Feature includes: Reagan Kills: In this new video interview, best-selling writer Mark Eliot (Ronald Reagan: The Hollywood Years) discusses the life, legacy and Hollywood image of Ronald Reagan.

Screen Killer: Writer Dwayne Epstein (Lee Marvin: Point Blank) discusses the life, legacy and character image of Lee Marvin, as well as the production history of The Killers.

- James Sherlock

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JULY 19-25 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. THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN [Biography/Drama/Mel Gibson, Sean Penn].

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEW HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: INHERIT THE VIPER [Crime/Thriller/Drama/ Josh Hartnett, Owen Teague].

DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: THE SOPHIA LOREN COLLECTION: Volume Two: That Kind of Woman, A Breath of Scandal, Judith, A Countess From Hong Kong.

NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: MIDSOMER MURDERS: Season 20.

RICH MAN, POOR MAN: Complete Collection.

RETURN TO EDEN: Complete Collection.

GHOST STORY/CIRCLE OF FEAR: Complete Series.

CHRONICLE MYSTERIES: Collection One. WWE: Money In The Bank 2020.

- James Sherlock

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By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Gretta now at ABC ■ Melbourne singer songwriter Gretta Ziller has joined the ABC Music roster with a new single to showcase.

Her eclectic style includes stylistic references to genres including jazz, blues, rock, pop and classical, and that eclecticism says head of ABC music and events, Natalie Waller, is why the label is excited to welcome Ziller to the imprint.Good Friday Ap

Lachlan’s first

■ Mt Eliza artist Lachlan Bryan and The Wildes has released there first vinyl record.

The single, You Remind Me Of Myself, has been on high rotation with the ABC's Double J best new music program and other digital platforms.

Lockdown for Lachlan has seen him keeping busy with some Facebook live streaming shows and producing others artists work too. www.lachlanbryanandthewildes.com

Bruce not happy

■ Former3DB announcer and band manager Bruce Stewart was not happy at Channel 9 ignoring his group the Phantoms on the screening of the Beatles Festival Hall concert.

Bruce took to Facebook to write “thanks Channel 9 for ignoring my group the Phantoms who opened the show and were seen backing Johnny Devlin and Johnny Chester.

Did not even rate a mention!”

- Rob Foenander

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Have some Ladera, my dear

■ John Rozentals salutes an inspired piece of Clare Valley vineyard establishment and finds himself saying 'Have some Ladera, my dear'.

These days just about every winemaker seems to be spruiking access to tempranillo and the Spanish red variety is the in-vogue flavour.

Just 15 or so years ago it wasn't like that and the Clare Valley's Tim Adams was an Australian pioneer with the variety.

Adams already thought he was too old to bother with experiments but considered the valley a natural match for the variety's Riojan homeland.

If the variety had done well there it should do okay where he came from, just outside of the town of Clare to the north of Adelaide, so he took the plunge and planted a substantial vineyard of the variety.

So convinced of the success of his move was he that he took an exploratory trip to Spain to meet the winemakers and taste wines in Rioja.

There Tim met Isaac Muga, of the noted winemaking dynasty.

Isaac agreed to work with Tim in Clare for vintage 2004.

That year Tim had planted planted 6.5 hectares of tempranillo on a dry-grown site to the east of his winery.

He named this unique site 'Ladera', Spanish for 'slope' or 'hillside', as it had a very valuable and

beautiful steep easterly aspect.

When Isaac took his first steps in the new vineyard he said "Ah Ladera".

The name stuck and the rest is history.

WINE REVIEWS Lillypilly 2019 Barbera ($19.50): I don't normally review the same wine twice but I've made an exception here because this totally unwooded lightish dry red is so different.

Sure, it has become slightly more bitter since release but that shouldn't matter with food. More importantly, it's as fresh and fragrant as the day it was made, and I see

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● Ladera in the Clare Valley. no reason to change my suggestion of pairing with good pizza.

Tim Adams 2014 Schaefer Shiraz ($40): This is a good, grippy full-bodied dry red and I like it. The vineyard was established by the Schaefer family in the 1980s and subsequently purchased by Tim Adams and his wife Pam Goldsack, who obviously know their Clare grapes well.

It's a richly flavoured wine with ample dark-berry flavours and plumminess. Try it with roast beef of just about any persuasion.

WINE OF THE WEEK Tim Adams 2016 Ladera Tempranillo ($40): Like the

Schaefer Shiraz, this dry red is part of theAdams' 'Single-Vineyard' series of wines.

Small berries have led to intense flavous in this savoury number which is remarkably juicy and has a decided streak of cinnamon.

The wine has at least a decade's future in the cellar but, if you must try it now, do it the favour of matching it with high-quality roast lamb, complete with trimmings.

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

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About Us Local Media Pty Ltd has a 51-year heritage. Our Melbourne Observer newspaper was first published in 1969. The Observer has a strong readership segment in the 40+ demographic. It is a paid-circulation newspaper and circulates statewide.

Our Local Paper titles are well established, and this year we are launching a stable of new titles. The Local Paper enjoys positive recognition, and many great success stories. It all ads up to results, happy customers and healthy earnings.

The Local Paper

We want you to research our company - and tell us what you’ve discovered and why you would like to work with us. Please email your proposal to the Publisher, Mr Ash Long, at editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Enjoy independence by working from your own

home office.

Earn well by organising advertising requirements of business people.

This position can fit well with your other pursuits such as looking after young/school-age children, and/or other part-time employment.

Wholesome family newspapers, published weekly, with a top distribution network across Victoria.

Also published online at www.LocalPaper.com.au

Part of the Local Media group, publishers of the Melbourne Observer (established 1969) and The Local Paper.

Written applications only to editor@LocalPaper.com.au No phone calls please.

Local Media Pty Ltd, publishers of The Local Paper, Melbourne Observer and other publications offers equal opportunity in all positions. All positions commence on a contract basis - successful applicants require their own ABN. This position requires you to have your own home office with phone and internet connectivity. Local Media Pty Ltd pays performance-based commission packages on a weekly basis.

Deadline: 5pm Monday

The Local Paper REGIONAL EDITION

‘DINDI LOCAL’ EDITION Throughout Murrindindi, Mansfield, Nillumbik, Whittlesea and Yarra Ranges municipalities www.LocalPaper.com.au www.Dindi.com.au Alexandra, Arthurs Creek, Buxton, Caveat, Diamond Creek, Donnybrook, Doreen, Eildon, Eltham, Epping, Flowerdale, Glenburn, Granton, Highlands, Humevale, Hurstbridge, Junction Hill, Kangaroo Ground, Kerrisdale, Kinglake, Kinglake West, Laurimar, Mansfield, Marysville, Mernda, Merton, Molesworth, Narbethong, Nutfield, Panton Hill, Pheasant Creek, Research, Ruffy, Smiths Gully, South Morang, St Andrews, Strath Creek, Taggerty, Terip Terip, Thornton, Toolangi, Wattle Glen, Whittlesea, Wollert, Yan Yean, Yarck, Yea. ‘LILYDALE AND YARRA VALLEY EXPRESS’ EDITION Throughout Yarra Ranges Shire www.LilydaleExpress.com.au www.YarraValleyExpress.com.au www.YVExpress.com.au Coldstream, Dixons Creek, Healesville, Launching Place, Lilydale, Millgrove, Mount Evelyn, North Croydon, Ringwood, Seville, Wandin, Warburton, Warrandyte, Wesburn, Wonga Park, Woori Yallock, Yarra Glen, Yarra Junction.

MITCHELL SHIRE EDITION Throughout Mitchell Shire www.LocalPaper.com.au Beveridge, Broadford, Heathcote Junction, Kilmore, Puckapunyal, Seymour, Tallarook, Trawool, Wallan, Wandong.

EASTERN EDITION ‘KNOX-SHERBROOKE NEWS’ EDITION Throughout City of Knox www.KnoxNews.com.au www.KnoxSherbrookeNews.com.au Bayswater, Boronia, Ferntree Gully, Knoxfield, Mountain Gate, Rowville, Scoresby, Studfield, Wantirna South ‘MANNINGHAM NEWS’ EDITION Throughout City of Manningham www.DoncasterTemplestoweNews.com.au www.ManninghamNews.com.au Bulleen, Doncaster, Donvale, East Doncaster, Lower Templestowe, Templestowe, Tunstall Square. (Regional Edition: Warrandyte) ‘MAROONDAH MAIL’ EDITION Throughout City of Maroondah www.MaroondahMail.com.au www.CroydonMail.com.au www.RingwoodMail.com.au Bayswater North, Croydon, Heathmont, North Ringwood, Ringwood ‘MONASH GAZETTE’ EDITION Throughout City of Monash www.MonashLeader.com.au www.WaverleyGazette.com.au www.OakleighTimes.com.au Ashwood, Burwood, Chadstone, Clayton, Glen Waverley, Huighesdale, Huntingdale, Mitcham, Mulgrave, Notting Hill, Oakleigh, Oakleigh East, Wheelers Hill.

‘PROGRESS NEWS’ EDITION Throughout City of Boroondara www.ProgressNews.com.au Ashburton, Balwyn, Balwyn North, Canterbury, Kew,Kew East, Mont Albert, Surrey Hills.

‘WHITEHORSE GAZETTE’ EDITION Throughout City of Whitehorse www.Whitehorse Gazette.com.au www.BoxHillGazette.com.au www.Nunawading Gazette.com.au www. BoxHillReporter.com.au Balwyn North, Blackburn, Blackburn North, Blackburn South, Box Hill, Box Hill North, Box Hill South, Burwood, Burwood East, Forest Hill, Mitcham, Mont Albert, Mont Albert North, Nunawading, Surrey Hills, Vermont and Vermont South.

NORTHERN EDITION ‘DIAMOND VALLEY NEWS’ EDITION www.DiamondValleyNews.com.au www.DVNews.com.au Briar Hill, Eltham, Greensborough, Lower Plenty, Montmorency, St Helena. (Regional Edition: Diamond Creek, Eltham, Hurstbridge, Kangaroo Ground, Panton Hill, Research, Smiths Gully, Wattle Glen) ‘HEIDELBERGER’ EDITION www.Heidelberger.com.au Banyule, Darebin, Eaglemont, East Ivanhoe, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Heights, Ivanhoe, Macleod.

Rosanna, Viewbank, West Heidelberg, Yallambie.

NORTHCOTE BUDGET EDITION www.NorthcoteBudget.com.au Alphington, Clifton Hill, Collingwood, Croxton, Dennis, Fairfield, Fitzroy, North Fitzroy, Northcote, Thornbury, Westgarth.

‘PRESTON POST’ EDITION www.PrestonPost.com.au ‘RESERVOIR TIMES’ EDITION www.Reservoir Times.com.au East Preston, Keon Park, Kingsbury, Preston, Regent, Reservoir, Ruthven West Preston, West Reservoir ‘WHITTLESEA POST’ EDITION www.WhittleseaPost.com.au Bundoora, Epping, Lalor, Mill Park, Thomastown, Thomastown West. (Regional Edition: Arthurs Creek, Donnybrook, Doreen, Laurimar, Humevale, Mernda, Nutfield, South Morang, Whittlesea, Yan Yean.)

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