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LOCAL COUNCIL SCANDAL

■ COMPUTERS are simply machines operated by humans. Yet Maribyrnong City Council is blaming a computer for publishing offensive words in the latest edition of its Maribyrnong Messenger newsletter.

The expression ‘RAPEGIRLS’ is included in a puzzle page within the Messenger, which is letter-boxed, unsolicited, to approximately 40,000 local homes.

Instead of taking full ownership for the offensive words which suggest sexual violence, Maribyrnong City Council Chief Executive Officer Stephen Wall deflected blame to a computer program.

“The unacceptable combination of letters in the word search was computer generated. We will not be using the software again and we are filing an official complaint,” Mr Wall said.

“Please be assured we are taking this extremely seriously.”

Mr Wall’s comments failed to satisfy local residents on the Maribyrnong Council ‘Facebook’ page. ““That’s sick. It’s too specific to be bad editing,” one woman wrote.

A man wrote: “It’s an absolute disgrace and there should be a major investigation and contracts cancelled and people fired.” ““I think with that combination of words it would be almost impossible for software to come up with that. There’s a person behind this,” another man wrote. ● More on Page 3

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

Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, September 9 Traffic Camera Office - Traffic Camera Office v Hilyear, Geoffrey. Melbourne Traffic Camera Office - Traffic Camera Office v Rees, Paul.

Melbourne Victoria Police - Bravos, L (44645) v Hill, George. UniBroadmeadows Victoria Police - Smith, A (42966) v Gilming, Susan. UniBrunswick Victoria Police - Mcleod, J (38719) v Bonanno, Mario. UniSunbury Victoria Police - Georges, G (44913) v Bigay, Orhan. UniSunbury Victoria Police - Verplak, L (44024) v John, Gary. Fawkner Victoria Police - Guler, H (45118) v Shevlin, Blair. Uni-Keilor Downs Victoria Police - Occhietti, J (42284) v Mikhael, Steven. UniFlemington Victoria Police - Robertson, E (43641) v Ilanli, Nuray. UniAvondale Heights Victoria Police - Di Giangregorio, B (39912) v Clements, Matthew. Ciu-Hume Victoria Police - Yarwood, M (42402) v Clements, Matthew. CiuWhittlesea Victoria Police - Thomas, A (41227) v Arvantitakis, Jordan.

Uni-Brunswick Victoria Police - Turner, J (34532) v Conte, Ricky. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Morcombe, A (44776) v Pawson, Stacey May. Uni-Brunswick Victoria Police - WilliamsDyson, L (45302) v Shannon, Vaughan. Uni-Boroondara Victoria Police - Zeffert, K (37093) v Mann, James. State Hwy Patrol-North Victoria Police - Singh, D (40893) v Llorico, Hanz. UniBrunswick Victoria Police - Cogdon, K (44268) v Singh, Pritpalveer. UniWallan Victoria Police - Dowell, C (24892) v Gevergizyan, Eden.

Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Archdale, W (40862) v Tame, Jasmine. DruFawkner Victoria Police - Mitchell, L (41160) v Skyriotis, Georgia. Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Mitchell, L (41160) v Abdullah, Zainab. Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Mitchell, L (41160) v Liondos, Paschalis. Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Cusima, K (42702) v Dimitrakis, Konstantinos.Highway.

PatrolFawkner Victoria Police - Leach, D (38188) v Atmaca, Adem Yetis.

Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Cusima, K (42702) v Pearce, Darren. Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Solomon, D (30598) v Russo, Joel Anthony. CiuMoreland Victoria Police - Mizzi, J (30000) v Muhtaroglu, Kemal. State Hwy Patrol-North Victoria Police - Dowell, C (24892) v Macey, Peter. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Malhotra, S (36661) v Mann, James. UniWallan

Contents of Court Lists are intended for information purposes only. The lists are extracted from Court Lists, as supplied to the public, by the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria, often one week prior to publication date; for current Court lists, please contact the Court. Further details of cases are available at www.magistratescourt.vic.gov.au The Local Paper shall in no event accept any liability for loss or damage suffered by any person or body due to information provided. The information is provided on the basis that persons accessing it undertake responsibility for assessing the relevance and accuracy of its content. No inference of a party’s guilt, innocence or liability should be made by publication of their name as a defendant. Court schedules may be changed at any time for any reason, including withdrawal of the action by the Plaintiff/Applicant. E&OE.

Victoria Police - Talmage, J (44859) v Miller, Caemhan. UniSunbury Victoria Police - Withanage, S (42503) v Taha, Ali. Uni-Fawkner Victoria Police - Yates, C (42281) v Martin, Steven. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Sherlock, T (44971) v Kulathanthilage, Ishan.

Uni-Craigieburn Victoria Police - Mizzi, J (30000) v Singh, Farmaanjot. State Hwy Patrol-North Victoria Police - Gaudelius, E (43481) v Flood, Ricky. UniSunbury Victoria Police - Dekker, J (41341) v Yang, Jerry. Public Order Response - Team One Victoria Police - Morcombe, A (44776) v Mcfarlane, Jacob. UniBrunswick Victoria Police - Smith, L (44526) v Jones, Tara. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Harper, S (41643) v Gurdag, Betul. UniBrunswick Victoria Police - Cilia, D (41022) v Maud, Catherine. Dru-Fawkner Victoria Police - Cilia, D (41022) v Davis, Jordan. Dru-Fawkner Victoria Police - Saydar, D (43989) v O'meara, Kelly. UniBroadmeadows Victoria Police - Baker, Z (38758) v Freeman, Matthew. Solo Unit Victoria Police - Birrell, H (41962) v Zefi, Arthur. DruFawkner Victoria Police - Chandler, M (41538) v Cocivera, Anthony. UniMoonee Ponds Victoria Police - Flakemore, E (44506) v Russo, Joel. UniMelbourne North Victoria Police - Muirhead, A (44157) v Russo, Joel. UniBrunswick Victoria Police - Drady, B (42435) v Tsolis, Patrick. Fawkner Victoria Police - Drady, B (42435) v Tsolis, Patrick. Fawkner Victoria Police - Rigas, P (44058) v Milburn, Darren. Uni-Sunbury Victoria Police - Yates, C (42281) v Pearce, Luke. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Modica, S (41877) v Matahlija, Elizabeth.

Uni-Moonee Ponds Victoria Police - Fenton, S (37564) v Atonio, Justin. UniSouthbank Victoria Police - Carlisle, M (44148) v Stevanovic, Dragan.

Uni-Broadmeadows Victoria Police - Carlisle, M (44148) v Stevanovic, Dragan.

Uni-Broadmeadows Victoria Police - Hammond, C (41736) v Leuga, Tasesa. UniBroadmeadows Victoria Police - Williams, G (37972) v Handy, Coen. Ciu-Hume Victoria Police - Chircop, J (42432) v Eaton, Wayne. UniBroadmeadows Victoria Police - Jenkins, G (38909) v El-Terekmani, Mostafa.

Highway Patrol-Fawkner ● Turn to Page 8

Making News in The Local Paper

Fatality charge

■ Detectives have charged a Truganina man following their investigation into a fatal collision in Epping last year. It is alleged a stabilizer arm attached to an articulated trailer had not been retracted when it struck an oncoming garbage truck at the intersection of Cooper St and Miller St. The driver of the garbage truck, a 51-year-old Mill Park man, died at the scene.

Following an extensive investigation conducted in co-operation with WorkSafe Victoria, MCIU detectives have today charged the driver of the semi-trailer, a 48year-old Truganina man, with culpable driving.

■ Moreland Council is using expensive He has been bailed appear at Melbourne advertising in dailytonewspapers, the HerMagistrates’ Court on 7 ald Sun and The Age, toSeptember. notify Brunswick East residents about its plans to erect bollards in John St. Barriers are intended from Albert St to a point eight metres to the south of Albert St to block the passage of vehicles other than bicycles.

Cl. uses dailies

Lookout for Cam

■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Cameron Caffyn.

A warrant has been issued for the 43-yearold’s arrest for assault.

He is known to frequent the Latrobe and Diamond Valley areas. Anyone who sights Caffyn or has information about his current whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000

Bowls Club works

■ Bill Grund sought to speak last night (Tues.) to the Yarra Ranges Shire Council meeting in relation to the Yarra Glen Bowls Club, highlighting recent and potential future works required to upgrade the facility.

The Council meeting was set to start at 7pm, and be held by video as this edition of The Local Paper went to press.

Rail trail vote

■ Mitchell Shire has vouted unanimously to continue to work in partnership with Murrindindi Shire Council and Mansfield Shire Council to implement the plan and associated actions to realise the Great Victorian Rail Trail’s full tourism potential. The Trail is a 134-km walking, cycling and horseriding recreational trail that follows the old railway.

More Police in area

■ Murrindindi Shire CEO Craig Lloyd told the August 26 meeting of Council that “many additional Police resources have been deployed to our area, particularly along the border with the Stage 4 area. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Victoria Police as well as all of the other emergency service workers and volunteers, and healthcare workers,” he said. ● Regular news updates for all editions can be seen at: www.LocalPaper.com.au

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Ticks & Crosses

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Three local Councils fail The Local Paper’s report card for co-operation. Each of six Councils has received a number of requests from this publication for marketing and communications support. This included free editorial coverage. ✔ Brimbank City Council - PASS ✔ Hobsons Bay Council - PASS ✖ Hume City Council - FAIL ✖ Maribyrnong City Council - FAIL ✔ Moreland City Counc il - PASS ✖ Moonee Valley City Council - FAIL ”Some of the arrogance shown by some local Councils is breathtaking,” says Local Paper Editor Ash Long.

“It appears that some senior Council officials believe that transparency and openness does not apply to them. They need to remember that they are servants of the public. The Local Paper’s job is to keep reminding those who forget.”

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Maribyrnong’s shame ● From Page One ■ Maribyrnong City Councillors appear to have disappeared into the bunker, following the Council’s offensive blunder in publishing the expression ‘RAPEGIRLS’ in its latest homedelivered Maribyrnong Messenger publication.

There appears to be no comment about the use of the sexual violence word on the official Facebook page of Maribyrnong Mayor Cr Sarah Carter.

Chief Executive Stephen Wall explained it away: ““The unacceptable combination of letters in the word search was computer generated.

“We will not be using the software again and we are filing an official complaint,” Mr Wall said. "Council sincerely apologises for the word search error in the Spring edition of Maribyrnong Messenger and any offence caused.

"The unacceptable combination of letters in the word search was computer generated.”

Almost 200 comments were lodged on the Council’s Facebook page.

Resident Zoe Harwood said: “It seems surprising and even unbelievable that such a particularly awful combination of words were computer generated. I hope a thorough investigation takes place into any staff involved.”

● Verity Webb Yarraville woman Verity Webb, a candidate for next month’s Maribyrnong City elections, has published a list of that Council’s failures.

“I am so fed up to the back teeth with public servants spending our money on other public servants and retired politicians to sit on committees and hire consultants to produce videos and reports ... while neglecting real help for private businesses that actually generate value for the economy.

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Maribyrnong residents have been forthright in their criticims of their Council after it published a puzzle with the message ‘RAPEGIRLS’: ■ Stew Milne: “No acknowledgement of editorial incompetence and accountability.”

■ Jacqueline McCallum: “Just fished it out the bin. Hard to believe that’s computer generated. Appalling.”

■ Carlie Park: “It's not a funny or rude word - it's a disgusting phrase that's potentially triggering for people.”

■ Melissa Wilson: “This is beyond horrifying and incredibly damaging for victims and women in general. It’s not sufficient to apologise - someone has to have been responsible for reading the final version of the magazine before it went to print.”

Even more disgust at Maribyrnong Council’s performance was expressed on the City’s Facebook page: ■ Justin Mansfield: “Please don't try to blame this on a computer error, there needs to be an investigation into how your staff allowed this to happen. The chance of that exact combination of 9 letters occurring in a row, to spell out those 2 words, is 1 in 5,429,503,678,976 (26 to the power of 9).”

■ Catherine Foreman: “The fact that it perfectly positioned right in the middle of the top row also seems to be way too much of a coincidence.”

■ Neza Muzic de Vries: “If you are stating this is a computer error, you are not taking this seriously.”

■ Ross Andrew Cayley: “After publishing the most offensive 'activities' word search entry in the history of western civilisation, the City of Maribyrnong follows up by publishing the stupidest explanation ever conceived in the whole history of human evolution! That is some special kind of capability you have got going on in there.”

Tracks in Valley

■ Moonee Valley Council says it is listening to itscommunity about the makeshift jump tracks across Moonee Valley, and it is taking steps to assess which ones are safe.

“We know a lot of hard work has gone into the makeshift tracks,” said a Council spokesman.

“Council has a duty to consider the wellbeing of our whole community including the safety of those making the jumps.” ● Cr Sarah Carter, Mayor

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● Anthony Dieni Photo: Herald Sun change for cocaine and other drugs of dependence.

Operation Murano has resulted in 20 people being charged with a range of offences including attempting to pervert the course of justice, trafficking in a drug of dependence and fraud offences.

In June, a former client of St Paul's Prevention Rehabilitation, Abdul Elabed, was today convicted at the County Court following an IBAC investigation.

Mr Elabed pleaded guilty to trafficking a drug of dependence and attempting to pervert the course of justice.

Mr Elabed was sentenced to 4½ months imprisonment for attempting to pervert the course of justice and convicted and fined $250 for trafficking a drug of dependence.

Mr Elabed deliberately provided false information to the court in bail applications and sentencing hearings.

In June, Nicholas Georgiou pleaded guilty to trafficking a drug of dependence and attempting to pervert the course of justice. Mr Georgiou was sentenced to a two year community correction order with 150 hours of unpaid work

Virus whacks North-West ■ Melbourne’s North-Westcontinues to be the Coronavirus capital of Australia.

Hardest hit with the greatest number of cumulative and active cases are the Wyndham, Hume and Brimbank municipalities.

Also high on the list of Victorian municipalities with cases are the local government areas of Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Moonee Valley and Moreland.

Last weekend, the Department of Health and Human Services identified active aged care outbreaks with the highest cumulative case numbers: ■ 219 cases linked to BaptCare Wyndham Lodge Community in Werribee ■ 215 cases linked to Epping Gardens Aged Care in Epping ■ 206 cases linked to St Basil’s Homes for the Aged in Fawkner ■ 162 cases linked to EstiaAged Care Facility inArdeer ■ 124 cases linked to Cumberland Manor Aged Care Facility in Sunshine North ■ 118 cases have been linked to Japara Goonawarra Aged Care Facility in Sunbury. ● Latest figures on Page 4

Crs apologise

■ Cr Virginia Tachos submitted an apology for not attending the August meeting of Brimbank City Council.

Cr Daniel Allan and Cr Kim Thien Truong were noted as each having submitted an apology for the portion of the meeting after the adjournment.

Cr Duyen Anh Pham indicated she would raise a conflict of interest in relation to the Brimbank Coronavirus ResponseAnd Recovery Strategy - Progress Report.

Moonee Valley Gazette

Strathmore link to charges ■ A drug and alcohol counsellor and coordinator, who was employed at St Paul’s Prevention Rehabilitation, Anthony Dieni, was convicted at the County Court following an investigation by the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC).

Mr Dieni was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment with a nine year non-parole period after pleading guilty to six counts of attempting to pervert the course of justice, two counts of trafficking a drug of dependence, one count of false accounting, and two counts relating to the possession of unregistered firearms.

Mr Dieni was prosecuted following Operation Murano, an IBAC investigation into allegations that Mr Dieni, representing the Strathmore-based charity, deliberately misled the court in bail applications and sentencing hearings in ex-

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Moreland Courier Governance study

■ Moreland ratepayers will pay up to $10,000 for each Councillor to receive governance training, efgfective from October 24.

A resolution of Council will be required to exceed this cap. Any individual training activity that exceeds $1500. excluding GST will require approval by resolution of Council.

Cr John Kavanagh andCrAli Irfanli proposed the motion to their colleagues.

Hume Observer Grants in Hume

■ Community grants given by Hume City were to be discussed at the Council meeting due to be held on Monday (Sept. 7).

Successful applications were spread across the municpality’s wards: ■ 42 per cent of grants awarded to Jacksons Creek ■ 28 per cent of grants awarded to Meadow Valley ■ 25 per cent of grants awarded to Aitken ■ 5 per cent of grants were Hume-wide.

Maribyrnong Mail CEO in the gun

■ Maribyrnong Council’s CEO Stephen Wall’s apology for the offensive expression ‘RAPEGIRLS’ in the City’s newsletter has led to calls for action for accountability.

Resident Jade Wisely said: “That is not a mistake. Or an apology. Very poor form.”

Liza Owen: “Not sure a simple Facebook statement goes far enough.” Candan McSweeney: “Looks like someone needs to own up like the adults they are and actually take responsibility for this print rather than blame software.”

Hobsons Bay Mail H. Bay has heart

● Brett Sutton, Chief Health Officer

■ Individuals and businesses are being encouraged to donate goods, services or funds to help people in need. Hobsons Bay Council wil use the initiative to help connect volunteers and others who would like to support the community.

Hobsons Bay Community has Heartwill support people in need while empowering the community to also reach out and help others. Mayor Cr Colleen Gates says the Coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of social connectedness.

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● Professor Brett Sutton, Victoria’s Chief Health Officer.

In Victoria as at Monday: ■ Victoria recorded 41 new woman aged in their 90s. Six of cases of coronavirus on Monday the deaths occurred prior to Mon- ■ 4369 cases may indicate community transmission – an increase (Sept. 7), with the total number of day.

Eight of Monday’s nine deaths of four since Sunday cases now at 19,574.

The overall total increased by are linked to known outbreaks in ■ 1781 cases were currently ac36 due to five cases being reclas- aged care facilities. To Monday, tive in Victoria 675 people have died from ■ 266 cases of Coronavirus are sified. in hospital, including 25 in intenWithin Victoria, 16 of the new Coronavirus in Victoria.

Monday’s daily average case sive care cases are linked to outbreaks or complex cases and 25 are under number for metropolitan ■ 17,056 people have recovered Melbourne was 84.8 and regional from the virus investigation.

A total of 2,403,388 test results There were nine new deaths Victoria is 5.3.

The daily average case num- have been received which is an from COVID-19 reported on Monday. One woman aged in her 70s, ber is calculated by averaging out increase of 12,938 since Sunday.

Of the 1781 current active three men and one woman aged in the number of new cases over the cases in Victoria: their 80s and three men and one past 14 days.

■ 1651 are in metropolitan Melbourne under Stage 4 restrictions ■ Active aged care outbreaks with the highest cumulative case ■ 95 are in regional local govnumbers are as follows: ernment areas under Stage 3 re■ 232 cases have been linked to BaptCare Wyndham Lodge Comstrictions ■ 33 were either unknown or munity in Werribee ■ 215 cases have been linked to Epping Gardens Aged Care in subject to further investigation Epping 2 are interstate residents ■ 206 cases have been linked to St Basil’s Homes for the Aged in Greater Geelong has 16 active Fawkner cases, Greater Bendigo has four ■ 162 cases have been linked to Estia Aged Care Facility in Ardeer active cases and Ballarat has ■ 139 cases have been linked to Kirkbrae Presbyterian Homes in three active cases.

Kilsyth Of the total cases: ■ 127 cases have been linked to Twin Parks Aged Care in Reser■ 18,210 cases are from metrovoir politan Melbourne, while 1178 ■ 124 cases have been linked to Cumberland Manor Aged Care are from regional Victoria Facility in Sunshine North ■ Total cases include 9337 men ■ 119 cases have been linked to BlueCross Ruckers Hill Aged Care and 10,212 women Facility in Northcote ■ Total number of healthcare ■ 118 cases have been linked to Japara Goonawarra Aged Care workers: 3314, active cases: 259 Facility in Sunbury ■ There were 873 active cases ■ 117 cases have been linked to Estia Aged Care Facility in Heidelrelating to aged care facilities berg ★ In Victoria there are currently 23 active cases in residential Victorian Premier Daniel disability accommodation: Andrews said: “When ■ Total resident cases: 10; Total Staff cases: 13 Melbourne was in Stage 3 restric■ Active cases in NDIS homes: 23 (10 residents) tions, it was taking an average of ■ Active cases in ‘transfer’ homes (State regulated/funded): 0 49 days to cut our number of cases ■ Active cases in state government delivered and funded homes: 0 in half. In Stage 4, we’re doing it Outbreaks with the highest number of active cases include: in just 18.

■ 19 active cases are currently linked to Frankston Hospital “At the same time, the expert ■ 14 active cases are currently linked to Vawdrey Australia Truck modelling tells us that even with Manufacturer that enormous effort – we’re likely ■ 16 active cases are currently linked to Bulla Dairy Foods in Colac to be averaging around 60 cases a ■ 11 active cases are currently linked to Dandenong Police Station day by next weekend.

■ 10 active cases are currently linked to the Royal Melbourne Hos“If we go too far too soon, the pital Royal Park campus modelling also tells us we’d be on ★ track for a third wave by mid-NoVictorian Premier Daniel Andrews said: “we want the whole of vember. the state to be at COVID Normal by the end of the year – making “That’d mean we’re back to sure family barbecues, summer holidays and a trip to the beach can where we are now, maybe even all still happen. worse. Days, weeks, months of “These steps will be guided by dates – and the data. That means sacrifice – gone. Confidence for if we’re on-track to take a step forward, we can do so confidently. business – destroyed. More fami“With clear and articulated case targets, we’re creating “trigger lies suffering. More lives lost. points” for review for our public health team – and giving Victorians “It’s why, even as we release even more insight into how we’re tracking. a roadmap for reopening, it’s got “The First Step will mean modest changes. Small improvements to be done in safe, steady and suswe can make, to make life a little bit easier, without giving away any tainable steps. of Victorians’ hard-won gains.

“Currently, Melbourne is in “That includes the creation of a “bubble” for people living alone Stage 4 restrictions. From and single parents. This would allow more isolated Victorians to 11:59pm on September 13, we’ll nominate one other person to help them through this – a friend or take our First Step towards COVID family member that can visit them in their home.”

Normal.”

Elderly are most vulnerable

■ COVID-19 notificationsby local government areas were notified on Monday (September 7).

The first figure is for confirmed cases (ever), and active cases (current): ■ Wyndham, 2155, 204.

■ Brimbank, 1953, 194.

■ Hume, 1616, 101.

■ Whittlesea, 1192, 74.

■ Melton, 1109, 112.

■ Moreland, 1016, 113.

■ Casey, 979, 93.

■ Melbourne, 883, 77.

■ Moonee Valley, 776, 54.

■ Darebin, 644, 101.

■ Maribyrnong, 577, 55.

■ Greater Dandenong, 491, 54.

■ Yarra, 458, 25.

■ Hobsons Bay, 446, 62.

■ Banyule, 435, 11.

■ Greater Geelong, 260, 16.

■ Monash, 305, 36.

■ Kingston, 299, 44.

■ Port Phillip, 276, 31.

■ Boroondara, 259, 10.

■ Stonnington, 253, 10.

■ Yarra Ranges, 252, 15.

■ Bayside, 245, 59.

■ Frankston, 229, 20.

■ Glen Eira, 211, 16.

■ Cardinia, 202, 21.

■ Whitehorse, 201, 8.

■ Mornington Peninsula, 184, 18.

■ Manningham, 167, 8.

■ Knox, 160, 8.

■ Nillumbik, 133, 6.

■ Colac Otway, 122, 25.

■ Maroondah, 104, 11.

■ Greater Bendigo, 104, 4.

■ Interstate, 103, 2.

■ Mitchell, 85, 8.

■ Unknown, 78, 33.

■ Ballarat, 60, 3.

■ Macedon Ranges, 57, 1.

■ Latrobe, 55, 13.

■ Greater Shepparton, 49, 3.

■ Moorabool, 40, 8.

■ Glenelg, 20, 0.

■ Surf Coast, 18, 1.

■ Golden Plains, 18, 0.

■ Wellin gton, 16, 0.

■ Baw Baw, 15, 1.

■ Horsham, 13, 3.

■ Warrnambool, 13, 1.

■ South Gippsland, 12, 1.

■ Moira, 12, 0.

■ Bass Coast, 11, 0.

■ Mansfield, 10, 1.

■ Campaspe, 9, 2.

■ Mount Alexander, 9, 0.

■ Murrindindi, 9, 0.

■ Ararat, 7, 0.

■ Mildura, 6, 0.

■ East Gippsland, 5, 2.

■ Overseas, 5, 0.

■ Swan Hill, 5, 0.

■ Loddon, 4, 0.

■ Corangamite, 3, 1.

■ Pyrenees, 3, 1.

■ Benalla, 3, 0.

■ Northern Grampians, 3, 0.

■ Southern Grampians, 3, 0.

■ Central Goldfields, 2, 0.

■ Gannawarra, 2, 0.

■ Hepburn, 2, 0.

■ Queenscliffe, 2, 0.

■ Strathbogie, 2, 0.

■ Wangaratta, 2, 0.

■ Wodonga, 2, 0.

■ Alpine, 1, 0.

■ Indigo, 1, 0.

■ Moyne, 1, 0.

■ West Wimmera, 1, 0.

■ Yarriambiack, 1, 0.

Total. 19,574, 1781.

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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21-April 20) Lucky Colour: Scarlet Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 3-6-1-8 Lotto Numbers: 6-12-23-24-31-40 A very progressive period - for many the chance for big gains financially should present themselves. Support from people who matter. Contacts now should bring a surprise.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Emerald Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 7-1-6-4 Lotto Numbers: 1-9-13-28-34-35 Energy levels should increase and for many some major changes. Long distance travel is indicated and plans can be changed or made with very little warning. A friend shows their value.

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CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 9-1-7-3 Lotto Numbers: 2-14-28-34-35-44 Travel may play some part in your love life and although career prospects are on a financial upswing, working conditions may not be harmonious and it could be wiser to placate people than provoke them.

LEO: (July 23- August 22) Lucky Colour: Purple Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 6-2-4-1 Lotto Numbers: 15-25-30-37-42-43 Love life could be going from one extreme to another make an extra effort to keep the peace. Favourable conditions are indicated in financial affairs although it is wisest to stay within the familiar.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Lilac Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5-7-3-1 Lotto Numbers: 2-9-17-27-28-35 Your domestic affairs could conflict with your love life perhaps due to a too critical attitude. Could be a good time to ask for favours from those in a position to further your ambitions.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 5-1-7-5 Lotto Numbers: 20-29-31-38-40-41 The swinger should be inundated with invitations for romantic interludes. A very social period coming up for most and better news on the financial front is indicated.

New paths will open up for further ambitions.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Dark Green Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 1-8-4-7 Lotto Numbers: 23-31-34-40-44-45 Be prepared to compromise on all levels and don't take anything for granted unless it's signed on the dotted line.

Plenty of opportunities in a career sense and a few surprises.

SAGITTARIUS: (November23- December 20) Lucky Colour: Royal Blue Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 3-8-1-7 Lotto Numbers: 10-22-24-36-41-42 Not wise to let career or money interfere in your love life.

Happier trends will come about by more involvement with family and domestic affairs and let the rest of the world look after itself.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 6-1-4-8 Lotto Numbers: 5-7-12-27-31-35 Career advancement and financial support from higher up. Not wise to neglect any health problems - see the experts.A reckless mood could prevail so drive carefully and check mechanical objects are in good order.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 2-9-1-4 Lotto Numbers: 4-12-19-26-31-32 A special period for love relationships and the singles could find the mate of their dreams - others could see a big improvement domestically and financially.

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‘One click away’ ■ Victorians unsure which local council election they must vote in can quickly and easily check using the ‘Find My Council’ feature, launched on the Victorian Electoral Commission’s website.

Elections for all councils in Victoria will take place in October, except for Casey, South Gippsland and Whittlesea.

“Suburban and council boundaries don’t always match up,” Electoral Commissioner Warwick Gately explained.

“Using Find My Council, voters can quickly look up the council that covers their enrolled address, and from there go to information specific to their area.

“Find My Council puts you one click away from finding out about voting deadlines, the candidates who have nominated in your area, and when the time comes, the results for your council’s election,” Mr Gately said.

The new tool also enables people to search for details of elections (such as nominations) for other properties they own and pay rates for such as investment properties or holiday homes.

Voting for these properties is strongly encouraged but not compulsory unless the property is located within the City of Melbourne.

Find My Council has been developed by the VEC to make voting easy for all Victorians and

● Warwick Gately after voting has closed, will then become Find My Council Election Results.

This feature is offered in addition to existing services, such as: ■ the interactive map of electoral boundaries, which allows Victorians to search and compare council, district, region, and federal division boundaries ■ VoterAlert, a free SMS and email reminder service that delivers election notifications straight to Victorian voters’ phones and inboxes.

Some councils have been the subject of boundary or electoral structure changes. Details of these new structures are available on the VEC website and the interactive map. vec.vic.gov.au

Melton pair arrested ■ A man and a woman have been arrested following a pursuit in Epping on Friday night.

Local units were assisted by the Dog Squad and Air Wing who tracked a stolen Holden Colorado ute for over half an hour.

Police deployed a tyre deflation device, but the driver reportedly continued on a rim.

The driver pulled into a service station on High St around 11.20pm and the female passenger ran from the car.

It is alleged she attempted to carjack a nearby driver who was sitting in their vehicle, before police intervened and arrested her.

The male driver reversed into a police car before two other police cars moved in to prevent the vehicle from absconding.

The male was arrested after OC spray was deployed.

Three police cars were

Local Briefs Tarneit crash

■ Police are investigation a serious two-car collision in Tarneit on Saturday night (Sept.

5).A green Mazda 2 and a silver Mazda CX7 collided at the intersection of Leakes and Davis Rds around 10.10pm.

The 44-year-old Hoppers Crossing man, who was driving the Mazda 2, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The 31-year-old Tarneit man, driver of the CX7, wastaken to hospital in a stable condition.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision, or anyone who many have dashcam or CCTV of the cars prior to the collision to contact police.

New road names

■ Moreland Council has endorsed three new road names in the Newlands Estate in Coburg North: Gawan Loop, Wangim Way and Wirrigirri Close.

Point Cook fatal

■ Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following a two-car collision in Point Cook on Saturday night (Sept. 5).

Investigators understand a silver Nissan Skyline and a white Hyundai Accent collided at the intersection of Palmers Rd and The Strand around 10.55pm.

Sadly, both drivers, who were the sole occupants of their cars, died in the crash.

Police are appealing for witnesses, or anyone who may have dashcam vision or CCTV of the cars prior to the incident, to come forward.

$1.5m blow-out

■ There has been a $1.5 million increase in the cost of the contract for the Active Moreland Aquatic and Leisure Services Management, bringing the total cost of the contract for the three-year period concluding in June 2021 to $6.5 million. Councillors, in carrying the motion, laid blame on the budget blow-out to “COVID-19 impacts on operations and contract costs”. damaged in the incident, and one police member suffered a minor injury during the arrest.

A 32-year-old Melton man has been charged with dangerous driving whilst pursued by police, reckless conduct endangering serious injury, aggravated reckless exposure of emergency worker to risk by driving, theft of motor vehicle, theft, drive manner dangerous, drive speed dangerous and

drive whilst disqualified.

He was remanded to appear before Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Saturday (Sept. 5).

A 24-year-old Melton woman has been charged with attempted carjacking, theft of motor vehicle, theft and possess prohibited weapon.

She was bailed to appear at Heidelberg Magistrates' Court on January 15.

MP’s Dorothy Dix question ■ In Australian politics, a Dorothy Dixer is a rehearsed or planted question asked of a government Minister by a backbencher of their own political party during Parliamentary Question Time.

Lizzie Bladthorn, Pascoe Vale MLA (Labor), asked a question last week of Jacinta Allan, Minister for Transport Infrastructure.

“The action I seek is that the minister provide me with an update on the level crossing removal works occurring on the Upfield line in Coburg and at the Glenroy Rd level crossing in Glenroy,” Ms Blandthorn said.

“The level crossing removal projects occurring in and around the Pascoe Vale electorate are so important to our community.

“Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians moving around the area will benefit from reduced congestion, increased safety and unique open spaces for the whole community to enjoy.

“These projects deliver jobs, support manufacturing and stimulate our local economies— they set up our public transport infrastructure for the future.

“On the Upfield line, our Andrews Labor government is removing four level crossings from Bell St to Moreland Rd, Coburg.”

● Lizzie Blandthorn, Pascoe Vale MLA

12 trucks bought

■ Moreland Council has approved the purchase of 12 waste tricks and spare parts from CMVTruck and Bus Pty Ltd for the inhouse kerbside waste collection service across the north of the Moreland municipality (from Bell Street north). No price was disclosed in the Council Minutes.

Hume City grants

■ Community grants were due to be voted upon at Monday night (Sept. 7) at Hume City Council.

Grants of approx. $10,000 each were likely to be awarded to Migrant Resource Centre North West Region, Operation Newstart Victoria, Westside Circus and Sunbury Regional Health. A $5000 grant was set to go to Dallas Neighbourhood House.

Grants of approx. $2000 were listed for 1st Sunbury Scout Group, All Saints Inc., Australian Croatian Senior Citiznes Club Bocce Group,Australian Croatian Senior Citziens Club Gladstone Park Inc, Circolo Pensionati Italian di Greenvale Inc., Citizen Advocacy and Districts, Craigieburn Art Group Inc., Craigieburn Historical Inetrest Group Inc., Eritrean Families in Hume and the North Inc., Good Samaritan Primary School/Playgroup, Greek Society of the Senior and Disabled Club of Gladstone Park and Tullamarine Inc., Holy Child Christmas Luncheon Committee, Hume City Squash Club, M.A.P.S. Club Inc. (Mature Active Person Social Club), Meadows Primary School Community Hub, Melbourne Telangana Forum Inc.,Multicultural Resources Hub Inc., Roxburgh Rise Primary School/Community Hub, Sailability North, Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Toastmasters - District 73, Sunbury Aboriginal Corporation, Sunbury U3A, THE-NE Vietnamese Language Centre, Upfield Soccer Club Incorporated, Vietnamese Women Association and Westmeadows Football Club.

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What The Papers Say Hospital in home

■ Djerriwarrh Health Services is providing housebound support for patients that test positive to COVID-19.

Hospitals in the Home is not a new program, but the health service was able to transform the initiative to abide by COVID-19 restrictions.

Director of Nursing and Midwifery at DjHS, Doris Vella, told the Moorabool News the program needed to be changed quickly to ensure its success.

- Moorabool News

Beveridge plan

■ A hospital and intermodal freight terminal in Beveridge, extension of the metropolitan train line to Wollert and a ‘21st century food cluster’ at Epping are highlights of a new plan to drive investment into the region.

The North and West Melbourne City Deal Plan 2020-2040 was launched by former Premiers Steve Bracks and John Brumby, and Federal Senate president Scott Ryan.

Both state and federal governments committed to developing a city deal last year and sought input from communities to arrive at a joint list of investment priorities for the region.

- North Central Review

Talks at Gisborne

■ Consultation is underway for the future of Gisborne, and Macedon Ranges Shire Council is encouraging residents to have their say on the draft plans.

Council officers collaborated online with design consultants City Collective to host three public webinars discussing the draft plans.

Council is seeking feedback as they near the end of the planning phase, and all the draft documents are available on council’s website for review by Gisborne residents.

- Romsey-Lancefield Free Press

50 years of love

■ Original Docklanders Lyn and Peter Kelly celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in their Docklands apartment last month.

While stage four lockdowns meant they were forced to celebrate their very special milestone a little differently to how they may have liked, they were still able to mark the occasion in style with a lovely dinner at home, complete with champagne.

As some of the first residents to move to Docklands in 2002, owners of the Docklands Private Collection and long-time members of the Docklands Chamber of Commerce , it was perhaps only fitting that they spent their anniversary together here in Docklands.

- Docklands News

Parking plans

■ A new parking permit policy and two carpark management plans aimed at meeting the needs of residents, traders and commuters in the Sunshine and St Albans activity centres have been adopted by Brimbank council.

The council said the permit policy will guide permit parking practices, and provide the policy basis for the provision of carparking in key activity centres and high demand residential areas.

Mayor Georgina Papafotiou said that council’s main focus was to help manage parking challenges and deliver safer, less congested council carparking spaces across the municipality.

- Brimbank Star Weekly

Roo dies in pain

■ A kangaroo shot twice with a crossbow west of Geelong has been euthanised due to its severe injuries, with wildlife authorities hunting its “cruel” killer.

A wildlife rescuer discovered the injured eastern grey kangaroo at Wurdiboluc Reservoir, near Winchelsea, on Saturday August 29. Two crossbow bolts were protruding from the animal’s body and the kangaroo was euthanised due to its severe injuries.

- Geelong Independent

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Love stories put on hold ■ Emma Langoulant has announced her intention to run for Brimbank City Council's Horseshoe Bend Ward.

She is one of the first to publicly announce her candidature for the elections due to be held next month.

The Brimbank marriage celebrant says she will put the love stories on hold as she focuses her attention on the local government election .

As a local resident, mum of two young children and small business owner, she believes she has a good hand on the issues faced by local residents.

“I am a proud local resident and I want to see Brimbank thrive and grow. This year has been particularly challenging and it has never been more important to have a strong local voice focused on local issues,” Ms Langoulant said.

Her top priorities are for Council to invest in families, support small business and advocate for Brimbank.

“As a sole trader, I have a deep understanding of the challenges faced by small businesses, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Local businesses are the heart of any community, they drive our local economy, provide jobs for local residents and support local sporting clubs and organisations,” she said.

Cockney types ■ Occupiers of land in the neighborhood of Melbourne, .and particularly those in . the northern areas toward Kilmore, have been for years subjected to annoyance and loss by. depredations of week-enders many of them of the cockney sportsman type.

Band social

● Emma Langoulant

Victoria’s history. The COVID19 pandemic has led to a spike in the estimated street value of illicit drugs, with the liquid methamphetamine seized overnight believed to be worth around $52.5 million .

The men have all been charged with attempting to possess commercial quantities of unlawfully imported border controlled drugs, namely methamphetamine.

The Joint Organised Crime Taskforce comprises of the Australian Federal Police,

Victoria Police, Australian Border Force and Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission.

“Organised criminals such as those arrested continue to attempt to prey on our community and push harmful illicit drugs onto our streets, but we remain one step ahead,” said Ray Imbriano, AFP Southern Command Acting Commander Investigations.

“This operation shows that police are keeping a watch on every corner and will continue to identify, arrest and prosecute those involved in criminal activity.”

Commander Mick Frewen of the Victoria Police Crime Command said a clandestine laboratory of this size had the potential to inflict enormous harm on Victorian community.

■ The men were expected to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.

Concern for Elizabeth, 13 ■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing 13-year-old Elizabeth Chapman.

Elizabeth was last seen at a home in Keilor Park on Wednesday (Sept. 2) about 9.45pm.

Police are concerned for Elizabeth’s welfare due to her age.

Elizabeth is described as Caucasian, about 169cm tall, with an average build, and has brown hair.

She was last seen wearing a black Adidas top with white stripes, grey tracksuit pants, blue runners and was carrying a black backpack.

Police have released an image of Elizabeth in the hope someone recognises her and can provide information on her current whereabouts.

It is believed she may frequent St Albans, Essendon and Cranbourne areas.

■ To assist the Contest funds, the Footscray Municipal Band held. a euchre party and dance in the Royal Hall Ttrcsday niight, anid a pleasant evening- resulted. The card tables were placed on the stage; and there were numerous competitors for the prizes; which were won by Mr Dunn (inkstand) and Mrs. Larsen (gold brooch). The: booby. prizeswent to Mr. Partington and Mrs Brookes, Broadway's band. supplied. the dance music

Baptists Premiers ■ St. Luke's and. the Yarraville Baptists played the deciding game for the season last Saturday. The Baptists proved too strong when these teams met the previous week, and in the grand final again showed their superiority.

The grouid was again very sloppy. During the first half the Baptists established a strong lead. They played with great dash, and were mch the stronger conibination.

St. Luke's found the wet ball difitcult to negotiate, and made the mistake of hand balling too much. The third quarter was more even in character, each side adding two goals, but in the last quarter the Baptists had matters. in their own hands completely, and ran away from St. Luke's, and secured the season's honours by a wide margin. The final scores were: Yarraville Baptists, 13.20 (98 pts.), St. Luke's, 4.6 (30 pts.).

St John’s Church ■ There was a. large attendance at St. John's Hall, Pickctt-street, on Tuesday evening, when a grand concert was held in aid of St. John's Church choir funds.

The programme was arranged by Mrs. and Miss Ella Massey, and proved most enjoyable, every item being encored.

Thie programme was as follows:Humouroys. sketch, "A Pair of Lunatics," Miss E.. Massey and Mr. T. O'Rielly; duet, "A. Night in Venice," Miss E. Gullock and Mr. W. Phillips; song, Sink; Red. Sun," Miss H. Sherwood; recital, "Same Old Lie," Miss Amy Mann; song, "At the Mid Hour of Night," Mr. A, Emery; violin solo, '11 Trova tore," Miss F, Scarcebrook; song, "Dear Heart," Miss Taylor; song, "Invictus," Mr: O, Brown; musical monologue, "Proposals," Mr. V. Phillips. An open scene, entitled "A Trip to Europe," by Miss Massey and pupils concluded the programme.

Military gymkhana

Willy Wagtail

■ Moreland Council has agreed to endorse the name Djirri Djirri Reserve for the new park at 33 Outlook Drive, Glenroy. A picture of the Willy Wagtail will be on the park sign to indicate the meaning of Djirri Djirri.

Editor Ash Long first started newspaper work in 1969. He began writing for local newspapers in 1973. Over those 47 years he has kept extensive diaries and local photo files.

From Our Files - 100 Years Ago September 1920

$52m drug lab bust ■ A 41-year-old Niddrie man and a 48-year-old Darraweit Guim man were arrested on Thursday night at a residential property near Melbourne Airport, containing a clandestine drug lab inside a shed; while a 47-year-old Hadfield man was arrested at his home.

The three men were arrested and around 100kg of a methamphetamine analogue was seized, after a multi-agency law enforcement operation.

The Joint Organised Crime Taskforce operation followed the discovery of several barrels of liquid methamphetamine.

Investigators located 100kgs of the illicit drug and significant precursor chemicals at a large-scale laboratory under construction.

Police say that If this had become functioning without p intervention, it is believed this would have been one of the largest illicit clandestine labs in

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● Elizabeth Chapman

■ The Military District headquarters had undertaken to provide military displays, war museum exhibits, and probably the organising services of an officer, In addition to these strong attractions, Major Martin had undertaken to arrange a military display by 300 Scotch College boys; the.fire brigade had promised to help, and there were great hopes that assistance would be forthcoming from the naval forces at Willianistown.

The 6/6 Infantry Citizens' Committee already, had a considerable amount of goods and cash donations in. hand, and the Memorial Hall committee would have the benefit of these.

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Special COVID-19 Report

Dan’s appalling management: Libs ■ Deputy State Opposition Cindy McLeish spoke in State Parliament last week about what she regards as the Andrews Government’s shortcomings in the handling of the Coronavirus pandemic in Victoria.

She said she was speaking to support the remarks of Michael O’Brien, State Opposition Leader, highlighting two elements of the current pandemic.

“One is the sacrifices that people have made, and the other element is the mismanagement that has occurred,” Ms McLeish said.

“I am going to start first of all with the sacrifices. It has been difficult for all of us and everyone is experiencing it in different ways, but there is no doubt it is extremely tough.

“There is a virus, and it is a nasty virus—and yes, it has also been mismanaged. And if you listen to speakers on the other side like the member for Eltham just now, you would think that it is actually being managed very well and life is a little bit rosier than perhaps it really is.

“Now, we have all needed to change our lives and our lifestyle for a period longer than we initially expected, and so many people have had to work hard through this difficult time.

“For some who are not working—they have lost their jobs—that is exceptionally difficult, and they are making different types of sacrifices.

“But then there are those on the front line—the police, the emergency services, our healthcare workers— that are all doing so much on that front line.

“Victorians in the metropolitan area were all subject to various restrictions, but stage 4 has been in place in that metropolitan area for about six weeks and it looks as though it will be another couple of weeks, so it is a couple of months.

That is a lot longer than people were expecting.

“For country Victoria things have been relatively COVID-free for some time.

“I know that at Easter people were exceptionally worried about cross-infection, and they still are because they see a lot of the things that the government have put in place have not quite worked.

“There has been a sieve around the city rather than a hard border and people have been very easily able to move between one and two without being checked.

“Certainly with V/Line, for example, for a long time people were able to move far too freely.

“And they are extremely worried at the same time that the longer people stay away the more regional tourism suffers, and when that bounce comes we need those businesses to thrive.

“Now, families have struggled a lot. Families with schoolchildren have struggled. Homeschooling— learning remotely—was novel last term. People thought it was a bit different, thought it was a little bit exciting.

“They thought, ‘Great, it’s going to end’. They were over it well and truly by the time it ended, and then it started again.

“That was a real kick for so many people, not just for families and students but I know for teachers as well, who had absolutely done so much to extend themselves and be creative.

“Some of them were working at

Premier places blame on the public

● Cindy McLeish, State Deputy Opposition Leader, in Parliament. File Photo. home and delivering from home between those 11 areas. If you look for the community to be alarmed, our while they were managing their own at it, that is 17 cases between 39 lo- health system is well prepared to manage infectious diseases’. But it schoolchildren, and that cannot have cal government areas.

“I do not see why we could not was not fine. been easy.

“We have heard of the funding— “We had other people who were commence school in those areas struggling with that remote learning sooner rather than later, because we the low levels of funding saw us the because they were trying to juggle know country students are already least resourced in the country—and then it was not long before that same full-time jobs—not everyone was, disadvantaged. but some people were. The impact “This has been well documented health minister was lamenting how on families is absolutely clear. and canvassed, to the point that the unlucky she was: ‘I have been un“We see people absolutely pushed minister actually had to look into it. lucky enough to land a one-in-100to the limit at the moment. Students “No sooner was a report handed year global pandemic during my time have lost the best part of a year. down about the disadvantage in coun- as Health Minister’.

“So one minute it was all rosy— “For young children, particularly try areas than he moved to close all for young children where that brain schools, even those in areas where we could do it—and then she is ‘undevelopment is so important in those they had no COVID cases, because lucky’. Now, you do not see Greg early years when they need that he wanted to level the playing field. Hunt, the federal Minister for stimulation, their brains are going to “People in the country just did not Health, saying those same things. He has rolled his sleeves up and really develop without that stimulation, and think that cut the mustard.

“Six out of the 10 poorest per- looked at making a positive contrithere is a real possibility of loss there.

“Members may have seen yes- forming secondary schools, based on bution.

“Now, the government has all but terday that the member for Malvern, median study score last year, are the Leader of the Opposition, an- based in rural and regional Victoria. failed in the implementation. This nounced as part of our road to re“To date between those schools’ was always going to be their downcovery that school really needs to postcodes there have been three ac- fall.

“Managing a crisis is not like mantive cases in total—three active cases commence at the start of term 4.

“I certainly endorse those com- in total in the areas where those aging a union rally; it takes a little bit more than that. So we need that exments, and I think those comments schools are.

“This is an area that really needs pertise there. are endorsed by quite a number of “With that crisis cabinet, we see people because there are very an- to be looked at closely. gry and distressed families out there.

“The agriculture sector are very that the Premier has pushed a lot of “Some parents launched a peti- concerned that they are being treated his ministers to the side, and certainly tion on change.org—’Help us get unfairly through this. The current his backbenchers, and said that, ‘We Victorian school children back in the levels of restrictions are too harsh have got our little group of eight’, that classroom’—and earlier today there for the rural industries, and the grow- ‘we know what we are doing, and we can manage it’. were some 6200 signatures to that. ing season is underway.

“Now, that has not been the case.

“These parents are desperate for “Others have said, permitting their kids to return to school. They agriculture, farming and horticulture We have seen the Cedar Meats cluswant school open at the start of term with COVID-safe work practices ter—that outbreak. It was spoken of 4. They want to be involved in deci- must continue, and they are saying as being handled perfectly. Goodsions about their children’s educa- that even though they are in a local ness.

“Then we had so many contact tion and about closures. government area under stage 4, such “They want transparency in the as in the Yarra Ranges, there are tracing disasters. The Department of decision-making process and for the lots and lots of rural areas there that Health and Human Services lost control very, very quickly. They were risks to be considered and balanced practise farming and horticulture. and not just be influenced by politi“Now, we need to remember why using archaic systems—no expertise we are here. Why are we in the situ- in contact tracing there. cal agendas.

“They botched case after case. A “They say schools are the first to ation we are? Because we have had close and the last to open. They have this virus, one that we had not seen GP sent a list of positive cases in with been somewhat critical of the online before, and there has been no im- names and phone numbers.

“Eight days later he was coneducation because it has been very munity, nor is there a vaccine. difficult to have all kids engaged.

“Now, I think we should all have tacted to ask for the phone numbers “I have had grandparents calling been better prepared for this. The de- of those people. Somehow, they got the office today saying how worried partments all had an influenza pan- separated. Eight days later!

“People have been contacted afthey are about these restrictions, how demic plan that you would have they are going to affect their chil- thought could have been adapted, ter they have died. People have been dren and their grandchildren. and I am not sure how well they were contacted after they have been given the all clear. Organisations have had “On today’s data there are 28 lo- adapted.

“But when we had the first case to take it on themselves. cal government areas with no “The Colac cluster is a perfect exCOVID cases and 11 areas with less in January, the Minister for Health than three cases. There are 17 cases told us all was fine: ‘There is no need ample. It was a great job by the com-

■ Ryan Smith, MLA for Warrandyte, says that Premier Daniel Andrews has put blame on the public for the spread of Coronavirus.

“Let us start with the blame that the Premier has put on Victorians rather than taking responsibility for the many failures of his own government,” Mr Smith told State Parliament on Thursday (Sept. 3).

“The Premier has variously blamed families for not social distancing and blamed the hotel virus spreading on security guards sharing a cigarette lighter.

“He told Victorians on July 1 to stop pretending the pandemic is over.

“Then on July 7 he blamed people with mild symptoms for not getting tested.

“On July 7 he accused Victorians of complacency in following the restrictions.

“On July 8 he told us in a very paternalistic fashion that everyone in Victoria knows at least one rule breaker.

“On July 22 he blamed Victorians for not self-isolating properly. He also blamed people for not getting tested.

“And now, most recently, he has blamed the spread of the virus on too many people having a barbecue,” Mr Smith said. munity. It was a great job by the member for Polwarth, and it was just as well, because if they had not acted when they did and how they did, it could have been a whole lot worse.

“The schools and childcare centres were left in the dark. They did not know what to do. ‘Do we open, or do we shut? Who do we tell?’ One school was advised, ‘Do not tell anyone at the moment’, and they thought, ‘Well, we cannot do that’— the teachers nearly went ballistic— so they did tell people.

“But they did not know if they were the ones who had to do the telling. They did not know if they were the ones who had to initiate the contact tracing. They could not find out whether they could access school to get the teachers’ books or the students’ books while they were closed.

“We have had some 240 schools closed for various periods with the disruption. Al-Taqwa College, now, has been closed for nearly two months. This is extremely concerning for this school - 2000 students and I think they felt very hard done by, because that whole cluster has been branded with the name of the school; whereas, you know, the 210 people were not all directly at the school.

“We are not sure whether the cleaners have been a source of transmission, because we have moved to a new method of cleaning contracts—a new unionised method of cleaning contracts—that has seen people go between schools. “ And schools, I know, are very worried about that. Let alone the hotel quarantine—the disaster on disaster—that others have prosecuted.

This has been appalling management,” Ms McLeish said.

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Court Lists

â—? From Page 2 Victoria Police - Carbines, J (37638) v Clements, Matthew. CiuDarebin Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Strong, Jordan. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Calella, Simone. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Lambourne, T (31407) v Humphrey, Matthew. UniPrahran Victoria Police - Howley, N v Durson, Mohamet. Hume Victoria Police - Dickson, B v Dalton, Adam. Uni-Koo Wee Rup Community Corrections Centre Mulholland, J v Humphrey, Matthew.

Community Corrections Centre Thursday, September 10 Victoria Police - Vehicle Impoundment Unit, T (89000) v Sohin, Aksemsettin. Vehicle Impoundment Unit Traffic Camera Office - Traffic Camera Office v Chowdary, Asha.

Melbourne Traffic Camera Office - Traffic Camera Office v Taha, Khaled.

Melbourne Traffic Camera Office - Traffic Camera Office v Taha, Khaled.

Melbourne Traffic Camera Office - Traffic Camera Office v City Fresh Wholesalers Pty Ltd. Melbourne Victoria Police - Lemmon, S (42377) v Fairweather, Reggae. CiuHume Victoria Police - Lemmon, S (42377) v Fairweather, Reggae. CiuHume Victoria Police - Reynolds, M (42158) v Nguyen, Luong. CiuMoreland Victoria Police - Reynolds, M (42158) v Cesnik, Elise. Ciu-Moreland Victoria Police - Wright, M (40365) v West, Jordan. Ciu-Hobsons Bay Victoria Police - Reynolds, M (42158) v West, Jordan. CiuMoreland Victoria Police - Anderson, G (45353) v Daly, Christopher. UniCraigieburn Victoria Police - Powell, M (43139) v Mackin, Christopher. UniCraigieburn Victoria Police - Anderson, G (45353) v Daly, Christopher. UniCraigieburn Victoria Police - O'hara, J (42058) v Guerra, Harley. Uni-Broadmeadows Victoria Police - Bird, S (41800) v Matthew, Jarrod. Ciu-Moonee Valley Victoria Police - O'neill, M (40349) v Allouche, Mohammed. CiuMoreland Victoria Police - O'halloran, P (42009) v Dagci, Ayhan. DruFawkner Victoria Police - Hogarth, A (42922) v Abra, Daniel Terrence.

Hume Victoria Police - Walk, J (44237) v Matthew, Jarrod. Uni-Broadmeadows Victoria Police - Busic, D (34801) v Taiitiiti, Kaokao. Uni-Broadmeadows Victoria Police - Keilty, E (45241) v O'connell, James. Uni-St. Kilda Victoria Police - Lumsden, J (45710) v Komazec, Michael. PcetCraigieburn Victoria Police - Edwards, J (40881) v Atanasovski, Valentina.

Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Eagle, D (42135) v Matthew, Jarrod. Ciu-Moonee Valley Victoria Police - Marsden, S (32284) v Bruzzaniti, Stefano. Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Bravos, L (44645) v Samarasekara, Chaturia. UniBroadmeadows Victoria Police - Lane, J (28020) v

Costanzo, Daniel. Highway PatrolFawkner Victoria Police - Edwards, J (40881) v Canpolat, Ali. Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Marsden, S (32284) v Roel, Lina. Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Woodward, B (29587) v Cooper, Aaron. Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Perkins, H (40906) v Ferri, Michele. Highway PatrolFawkner Victoria Police - Busic, D (34801) v Bozkurt, Mert. Uni-Broadmeadows Victoria Police - Lane, J (28020) v Hibbert, Michael. Highway PatrolFawkner Victoria Police - Edwards, J (40881) v Bof, Pinar. Highway PatrolFawkner Victoria Police - Edwards, J (40881) v Francois, Maik Richard.

Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Edwards, J (40881) v Lewis, Chad. Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Roberts, R (45019) v Hamilton, Roisin Renee. UniMoonee Ponds Victoria Police - Voidis, O (41330) v White, Jamie. Uni-Craigieburn Victoria Police - Edwards, J (40881) v Rashou, Claudia. Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Edwards, J (40881) v Shire, Suleiman Khalif.

Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Turner, D (43274) v Revell, Leigh. Uni-Broadmeadows Victoria Police - Di Giangregorio, B (39912) v Saleh, Ali. Ciu-Hume Victoria Police - Davies, S (41050) v Sen, Serkan. Dru-Mill Park Victoria Police - Huremovic, A (43521) v Dincer, Regaip. UniBroadmeadows Community Corrections Centre Mohinudeen, R v Saleh, Ali. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Douglas, E (35625) v Picking, Luke James. Fv Command Taskforce Victoria Police - Mcclelland, M (40118) v Sen, Serkan. Hume Victoria Police - Goodison, B (43975) v Allouch, Mohammed. UniBrunswick Victoria Police - Adams, S (42774) v Allouch, Mohammed. Uni-Epping Victoria Police - Whight, T (42030) v Sen, Serkan. Uni-Flemington Victoria Police - Gilmour, S (43015) v Varathalingam, Gajananth .Uni-Fawkner Victoria Police - Di Dio, G (44483) v Shields, Aaron. Pcet-Broad-meadows Victoria Police - Noisette, T (34308) v Sen, Serkan. Uni-Fawkner Victoria Police - Edge, R (41383) v Naug, Dieter. Dru-Fawkner Victoria Police - Simmonds, T (36891) v Matthew, Jarrod. Smr Crime Team Victoria Police - Mccowan, S (42639) v Ali-Bakhit, Muneer. UniBroadmeadows Victoria Police - Mitchelhill, C (39857) v Stavrakis, Nickos. Ciu-Glen Eira Bayside Victoria Police - Collister, N (36979) v Ates, Yamza. Socit-Mernda Victoria Police - Vereker, J (39552) v Sabatino, Johhny. Solo Unit Victoria Police - Lemmon, S (42377) v Fairweather, Reggae. CiuHume Victoria Police - Guy, J (43268) v Fairweather, Reggae. UniBroadmeadows Victoria Police - O'neill, M (40349) v Allouche, Mohammed. CiuMoreland Victoria Police - Granger, B (38247) v Estifo, Danny. CiuWyndham Victoria Police - Wakelin, D (35384) v Brayshaw, Brooke. Highway Patrol - Melton

Victoria Police - Brown, R (38338) v Marchant, Wade. Uni-Sunbury Victoria Police - Fakhouri, A (41717) v Marchant, Wade Broadmeadows Prosecutions Unit Community Corrections Centre Retra, M v Fairweather, Reggae.

Community Corrections Centre Community Corrections Centre Mattos, M v Estifo, Dani. Community Corrections Centre Community Corrections Centre Dutton, R v Dagci, Ayhan. Community Corrections Centre Friday, September11 Victoria Police - Trezise, S (44749) v Wallis, Caleb. Uni-Sunbury Victoria Police - Castro Munoz, A (42154) v Blair, Jarrod. Ciu-Hume Victoria Police - Farley, T (36440) v Males, Coralanne. Uni-Sunbury Victoria Police - Smith, J (36083) v Movondo, Christian. Ciu-Hume Victoria Police - Redwood, B (40059) v Nikolic, Paul. Embona Task Force-Fawkner Victoria Police - Atkins, A (38834) v Filipo, Delilah. Uni-Northcote Victoria Police - Redwood, B (40059) v Nikolic, Paul. Embona Task Force-Fawkner Victorian Workcover Authority Williams, K v Blundell, Joshua John.

Victorian Workcover Authority Victoria Police - Goodchap, J (45294) v Polus, Sinan. UniBroadmeadows Victoria Police - Van Maanen, G (37220) v Topercut, Micahel. CiuMoreland Victoria Police - Abdallah, M (42911) v Toppercut, Michael. CiuHume Victoria Police - Nitsis, G (44032) v Maka, Jose. Uni-Craigieburn Victoria Police - Dewey, T (43541) v Sevinc, Muhammed. UniBroadmeadows Victoria Police - Free, M (29681) v Khan, Ali. Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Free, M (29681) v Vella, Vanessa. Highway PatrolFawkner Victoria Police - Free, M (29681) v Young, Andrew. Highway PatrolFawkner Victoria Police - Free, M (29681) v Merhi, Mouhamad. Highway PatrolFawkner Victoria Police - Barras, W (33870) v Malass, Oubayda. State Hwy Patrol-North Victoria Police - Corrigan, M (40826) v Domazet, John. Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Jackson, A (41009) v Arora, Achal. Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Edwards, R (42429) v Boyer, Keiran. Uni-Keilor Downs Victoria Police - Burleigh, R (43606) v Timbs, Free Raymond.

Uni-Moonee Ponds Victoria Police - Vido, L (43716) v Hill, Luke. Uni-Fawkner Victoria Police - Hickey, B (38071) v Hassoun, Jamal. Ciu-Hume Victoria Police - Corrigan, M (40826) v Lary, Mike. Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Singh, D (40893) v Lary, Mike. Uni-Brunswick Victoria Police - Sharam, D (39935) v Mallia, Amber. Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Campbell, D (29970) v Seddon, Maria. Ciu-Hume Victoria Police - Campbell, D (29970) v Tolone, Robert. Ciu-Hume Victoria Police - CampbellLemma, A (42727)v Rein, Trae. UniSunbury Victoria Police - Gunton, T (41349) v Middlemiss, Phillip. Embona Task Force-Fawkner Victoria Police - Grasso, A (43848) v Sevinc, Muhammed. Fawkner Victoria Police - Bruzzaniti, K (39886) v Protopapas, Zachary DruFawkner

Victoria Police - Moran, E (41446) v Hope, Nathan. Ciu-Transit Victoria Police - Chalmers, J (41217) v Filipo, Delilah. Ciu-Hume Victoria Police - Titta, A (41722) v Bateman, Melissa. Uni-Craigieburn Victoria Police - Bath, S (44322) v Espandiar, Robert. Uni-Fawkner Victoria Police - Bathurst, H (42048) v Maka, Jose. UniCraigieburn Victoria Police - Roberts, B (41681) v Singh, Harjinder/ Uni-Fawkner Community Corrections Centre Naumovska, N v Elrajab, Michael.

Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Dowell, C (24892) v Petch, Scott. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Hall-Poulios, D (40888) v Fitchett, Jacob. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Kaandorp, B (40516) v Mohamadigolhin, Mehdi.

Socit-Fawkner Victoria Police - Bolzonello, N (40972) v Isik, Ufuk. Operations Response Team Four Victoria Police - Browne, N (41756) v Maka, Jose. UniCraigieburn Victoria Police - Edmond, J (40027) v Marrogi, Jesse. Police Broadmeadows Victoria Police - May, J (32843) v Walker, Peter. Uni-Avondale Heights Victoria Police - Reynolds, M (42158) v Hussein, Khaled. UniFawkner Victoria Police - Preston, A (42597) v Lee, Teng. Uni-Craigieburn Victoria Police - Tatti, M (41386) v Chazikantis, Anne. Dru-Fawkner Victoria Police - Flynn, A (41954) v Hope, Nathan. Uni-Broadmeadows Victoria Police - Williams, G (37972) v Hope, Nathan. Ciu-Hume Victoria Police - O'neill, M (40349) v Hope, Nathan. Embona Task ForceFawkner Victoria Police - Turton, R (38240) v Coco, Mark. Highway PatrolFawkner Victoria Police - Adler, A (41291) v Tolone, Robert. Dru-Fawkner Victoria Police - Adler, A (41291) v Seddon, Maria. Dru-Fawkner Community Corrections Centre Naumovska, N v Elrajab, Michael.

Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Whelan, B (43979) v Flinn, Michael. UniBroadmeadows Victoria Police - Whelan, B (43979) v Flinn, Michael. UniBroadmeadows Victoria Police - Mark, M (41168) v Gollop, Paul. Operations Response Team Four Victoria Police - Baykur, N (43672) v Bennett, Jade. Uni-Fawkner Victoria Police - Edwards, R (42429) v Tsegay, Andom. UniMoonee Ponds Victoria Police - Black, S (38681) v Solomon, Schneur. Ciu-Moreland Victoria Police - De Mel, S (43038) v Boscaglia, Vincenzo. Uni-Fawkner City Of Moreland - Khalil, H v Karafili, Mitat. City Of Moreland Victoria Police - Gray, S (35827) v Maka, Jose. Uni-Forest Hill Victoria Police - Stolzenberg, U (40982) v Cuvegen, Aydin. Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Reynolds, M (42158) v Hume, Ashley. UniFawkner Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Roach, Sally. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Taylor, J (27419) v Sposaro, Greg. Solo Unit Victoria Police - Franzi, N (42242) v Sutherland, Lincoln Mcewan. UniBroadmeadows Community Corrections Centre Retra, M v Filipo, Delilah. Community Corrections Centre Community Corrections Centre -

nity Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Miller, S (42861) v Naggs, Joshua. Uni-Mill Park Victoria Police - Davies, J (42931) v Patton, Jake. Uni-Waurn Ponds Victoria Police - Ackerman, P (36777) v Fitzpatrick, Edward. UniDandenong Victoria Police - Harris, D (39648) v Elrajab, Michael. Ciu-Boroondara Victoria Police - Keltie, N (41151) v Sherlock, Kayla. Uni-Keilor Downs Victoria Police - Occhietti, J (42284) v Sherlock, Kelsie. UniFlemington Victoria Police - Lancashire, B (40289) v Aboueid, Ali. UniBrunswick Victoria Police - Coleiro, M (39305) v Nichols, Michelle. DruFawkner Victoria Police - Redwood, B (40059) v Formosa, Shane. UniMoonee Ponds Community Corrections Centre Welsh, R v Naggs, Joshua. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Georgiev, O (33721) v Hook, Sharmaine. UniNorthcote Community Corrections Centre Von Annenberg, N v Filipo, Delilah.

Community Corrections Centre Community Corrections Centre West, M v Rein, Trae. Community Corrections Centre Community Corrections Centre Mckie, Cv Rein, Trae Aaron. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Metaxiotis, Tommy. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Monday, September 14 Victoria Police - Booth, J (33045) v Dowaih, Montader. Ciu-Hume Victoria Police - Booth, J (33045) v Kaddour, Helal. Ciu-Hume Victoria Police - Booth, J (33045) v Hajji, Fawaz. Ciu-Hume Unknown - Fadih, S. Vehicle Impoundment Unit Unknown - Croxford, A. Vehicle Impound Unit Victoria Police - Searle, J (41027) v Carrucan, Michael. Uni-Brunswick Victoria Police - Lenehan, N (44963) vMorgan, Scott. Uni-Sunbury Victoria Police - Harvey, T (37142) v Ottaway, Bradley. Ciu-Boroondara Victoria Police - Samata, M (42762) v Ottaway, Bradley. Public Order Response - Team Two Victoria Police - Macrae, C (44242) v Mokeni, Siaosi. Uni-Keilor Downs Victoria Police - Kalisz, P (45518) v Al Bazi, Antoine. Uni-Broadmeadows Victoria Police - Berrington, E (44747) v Ronchi, Jonathan. UniWilliamstown Victoria Police - Muirhead, A (44157) v Stemphelet, Cara. UniBrunswick Victoria Police - Curtis, T (44356) v Mark, Daniel Leon. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Frawley, I (44860) v Vaga, Vangasaisathwi. UniAvondale Heights Victoria Police - Frawley, I (44860) v Meadows, Justin. Uni-Avondale Heights Victoria Police - Vella, S (28218) vAli, Hamida. State Hwy Patrol-North Victoria Police - Morris, C (42141) v Wanakore, Robert. Uni-Flemington Victoria Police - Mcneight, N (42893) v Brennan, Liam. UniBroadmeadows Victoria Police - May, J (32843) v Stoikov, Simon.Uni-Avondale Heights Victoria Police - May, J (32843) v Stingas, Constantinos. Uni-Avondale Heights Victoria Police - Akkus, D (41874) v Gouvousis, Dimitrios. UniCraigieburn Victoria Police - Otten, N (44044) â—? Continued Next Page

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Double assistance for business, says Northern MLC ■ Fiona Patten, Member for Northern Metropolitan, has again called on the Victorian Government to make funds immediately available to thousands of small businesses who are on the brink of closing their doors.

“In Parliament last week, I called on the Small Business Minister, Jaala Pulford, and Minister for the Coordination of Jobs, COVID-19 Industry Support and Recovery, Martin Pakula, to extend the Business Sup-

port Fund, until at least the end of the year,” Ms Patten said.

The fund, due to expire on September 14, gives a $10,000 cash injection to businesses to keep them open during these heavy lockdown restrictions.

“This fund should be doubled to $20,000 and applicants who have already received support, should be allowed to reapply.”

Ms Patten has spoken with businesses from

a wide variety of industries and noted their frustration at the government’s cautious approach to recovery.

“I know that there are many in the business community who are suffering right now and that the slow approach to the opening up of the Victorian economy, is not what many sectors wanted to hear. But we must tackle the health crisis to the ground before we can tackle the economic one.

“The alternative, where business opens up too quickly, only to be forced back into extended, sporadic periods of lockdowns, would be even worse.

“I believe we can get to a state of ‘covidnormal’ quicker than the Premier does and I will be urging him and his cabinet colleagues to review their plans if the circumstances improve,” said Ms Patten, who is leader of the Reason Party.

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Victorian Fisheries Authority CEO Travis Dowling announced the project on Monday (Aug. 31).

“The Snobs Creek redevelopment is the first major upgrade at the site since 2000, with old and redundant buildings to be demolished and the remaining core complex renovated to provide a modernised workplace for more than 20 people.

“The works will create valuable space to further increase fish production at Snobs Creek so more Murray cod can be stocked into fisheries across the state.”

The ‘active’ status has been Kilmore, Broadford and Seymour removed from the nine cumulative has 85 cases, 15 of them active. cases listed late Monday against Nillumbik had 1331 (11). the Shire by the Department of Mansfield has 10 (1), Strathbogie Health and Human Services. has 2 (0). Monday saw the reportNearby Whittlesea has 1173 ing of 41 new deaths, 33 of them cases (142 active). from previous weeks.

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“It is expected that all residents will be back at the home by Friday .

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● Kirkbrae Presbyterian Homes at Kilsyth: 139 cases Some 139 cases have been linked to the Kirkbrae Presbyterian Homes in Kilsyth.

The number of cases continues to grow in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs: ■ Casey, 933 cumulative cases, A Department of Health and 136 active.

Human Services spokesman said ■ Greater Dandenong, 462, 101. that key outbreaks included 70 ■ Banyule, 438, 28. new cases at Peninsula Health ■ Monash, 291, 48.

■ Boroondara, 256, 19.

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Victoria recorded 71 new cases ■ Stonnington, 251, 16. of Coronavirus on Monday, with ■ Yarra Ranges, 249, 22. the total number reaching 19,080. ■ Whitehorse, 195, 17.

There were 41 new deaths from ■ Cardinia, 189, 26.

COVID-19 reported on Monday, ■ Manningham, 168, 20. some 33 of those cases were from ■ Knox, 157, 18.

■ Nillumbik, 133, 11 previous weeks.

Thirty- eight of the 41 cases were ■ Maroondah, 103, 13.

■ Murrindindi, 9, 0. linked to aged care facilities.

■ HEALTH officials said on Monday that 43 Coronavirus cases have been linked to Vawdrey Australia Truck Manufacturers of Dandenong South.

■ Local government areas in eastern and south-east Melbourne, representing two million residents, have joined to call for urgent action to end homelessness.

The Councils yesterday (Tues.) formed a collective to press for more social housing for the region’s most vulnerable community members.

The local councils are Casey, Cardinia, Frankston, Greater Dandenong, Knox, Kingston, Manningham, Monash, Maroondah, Mornington Peninsula, Whitehorse, Yarra Ranges, plus Bayside.

“A safe home is fundamental for recovery and safety,” said Cr Stuart James, Mayor of Monash.

“Everyone deserves to have a roof over their head, a door they can lock and a place where they feel secure and safe. A place to call home. This is a fundamental and basic right.”

The councils say that homelessness is more likely to affect those most vulnerable including women and children fleeing family violence, people with a disability, people living with a mental health condition, people living in poverty, and marginalised groups.

The councils intend to work withState and Federal Governments.

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■ St Basil’s Homes for the Aged in Fawkner has been the centre for 203 cumulative cases of Coronavirus, health authorities confirmed this week.

Some 189 cases have been linked to the BaptCare Wyndham Lodge Community in Werribee.

There have been 161 cases linked to Estia Aged Care at Ardeer, with 123 cases at Cumberland ManorAged Care Facility at Sunshine North.

Sunbury’s Japara Goonawarra Aged Care facility has 115 cases.

There are 164 cases linked to the Melbourne Health Royal Park campus. ● Premier Daniel Andrews announced 41 new deaths on Monday (Aug. 31).

Victoria recorded 73 new cases of Coronavirus in the 24 houts to Monday, with the total number of cases at 19,080.

The overall total increased by 65 due to eight cases being reclassified.

Within Victoria, 27 of the new cases are linked to outbreaks or complex cases and 46 are under investigation.

There were 41 new deaths from COVID-19 reported. Four women and three men aged in their 70s, 10 women and seven men aged in their 80s, 13 women and three men aged in their 90s and one woman aged in her 100s.

■ MELBOURNE’S North West has been hit harder by Coronavirus infections than any other area in the State.

Health officials reported on Monday that Wyndham municipality had 2092 cumulative cases, with 286 of them active.

The City of Brimbank had 1903 cases, with 250 counted as active. Hume City had 1570 (180). The Moreland tally was 988 (183).Moonee Valley’s toll was 743 (67). In Maribyrnong the count was 565 (70). Hobsons Bay cases totalled 417 (76).

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Some 139 cases have been linked to the Kirkbrae Presbyterian Homes in Kilsyth.

The number of cases continues to grow in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs: ■ Casey, 933 cumulative cases, A Department of Health and 136 active.

Human Services spokesman said ■ Greater Dandenong, 462, 101. that key outbreaks included 70 ■ Banyule, 438, 28. new cases at Peninsula Health ■ Monash, 291, 48.

■ Boroondara, 256, 19.

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Victoria recorded 71 new cases ■ Stonnington, 251, 16. of Coronavirus on Monday, with ■ Yarra Ranges, 249, 22. the total number reaching 19,080. ■ Whitehorse, 195, 17.

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■ Nillumbik, 133, 11 previous weeks.

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The local councils areCasey, Cardinia, Frankston, Greater Dandenong, Knox, Kingston, Manningham, Monash, Maroondah, Mornington Peninsula, Whitehorse, Yarra Ranges, plus Bayside.

“A safe home is fundamental for recovery and safety,” said Cr Stuart James, Mayor of Monash.

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Some 15 of these cases remain active, the DHHS spokesman said.

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■ Murrindindi, 9, 0, ■ Strathbogie, 2, 0.

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Fawkner came close with 203 cumulative cases.

There were 41 new deaths from COVID-19 The Twin Parks Aged Carecentre in Reservoir reported. Four women and three men aged in has had 123 cases. their 70s, 10 women and seven men aged in Authorities said that the Estia Aged Care fa- their 80s, 13 women and three men aged in their cility in Heidelberg had 113 cases.

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Tally reaches 565 ■ VICTORIA’S CoronaviWithin Victoria, 27 of the rus death toll reached 565 new cases are linked to outbreaks or complex cases and people on Monday.

Premier Daniel Andrews announced the grim figures at the start of the week, with 41 new deaths from COVID-19 reported.

The total number of cases as at Monday (Aug. 31) was 19,080.

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Victorian Arts Maroondah Art Gallery

■ Maroondah Art Gallery was first established in 2001 within the community and cultural centre of Maroondah Federation Estate in Greenwood Ave, Ringwood. The Estate utilises the land and former buildings of the heritage listed 1920s Ringwood Primary School. The gallery space is in one of the school's original art studios.

The initial aim of the Gallery was to display Council's art collection and to further enhance and promote the arts in the region.

Exhibitions were a mixture if curated exhibitions, mid-career surveys, local artist and art collection exhibitions.

The Maroondah City CouncilArt Collection has its origins in the amalgamation of former Ringwood and Croydon municipalities in 1994.

The Collection continues to grow and now comprises more than 400 works including painting, photography, printmaking and ceramics with a growing focus on indigenous artists, the environment and sustainability.

Following the opening of ArtSpace at Realm, Maroondah Art Gallery has changed its name to Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery to more closely connect reflect the location of the space.

The Gallery moved towards a community-based program inviting applications form artists, curators and community groups to exhibit their work. The Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery hosts a broad variety if exhibitions with a focus on locally relevant content, including regular exhibitions of works from the Collection.

Wyreena Community Arts Centre also has a rich history. After it was saved from developers by a group of passionate locals in 1977. The property was purchased by the former City of Croydon and the Victorian Government to be repurposed as a Community Arts Centre. Since its official opening March1978 the Wyreena Community Arts Centre has remained the creative heart of the Croydon community and has become much loved by people from across Melbourne's outer eastern region. While all the art spaces are currently closed due to the COVIS-19 pandemic, exhibitions will be available again when restrictions are eased.

Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery 32 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood

Possum Gully Opening Plans for September: To ensure the health and well-being of the Gallery's visitors, Possum Gully Gallery will be open by appointment only during September. Obviously, there is no prospect for holding the annul spring exhibition this year. Nevertheless, new works are still being received and you may have noticed a brief campaign to increase the awareness of the Gallery. www.facebook.com/PGFACentralgoldfields.

If you wish to purchase san artwork ring 5461175 or email patricia@possumgully finearts.com.au to arrange a visit.

Possum Gully Fine Arts Gallery 428 Possum Gully Rd. Adelaide Lead via Maryborough

Kingston Arts OPTIKA: Entries are ow open for OPTIKA 2020 photographic competition. The theme for 2020 is Connection.

The deadline for entries is October 5.

There is still time, if you haven't already to join online learning revolution with the folks at Kingston Libraries and further develop your photography skills.

Visit kingstonarts.com.au to view the curated lists of free photography courses. Or sign up for membership and explore the 1000s of other free courses the Kingston Library has on offer.

To learn about joining and accessing online learning with Kingston Libraries, and get yourself in the running for up to $6000 in prizes, visit kingstonarts.com.au Kingston Arts Centre 979 Nepean Hwy., Moorabbin - Peter Kemp

Observer

The L ocal Paper - Wednesday, September 9, 2020 - Page 11

Observations Richard Osman

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

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

JOHN’S BIG NIGHT IN

● Pictured: John Foreman The six new episodes will see John Fore■ Arts Centre Melbourne's Big Night In with John Foreman is back for a second season with man and the Aussie Pops Orchestra join these a new line-up of stars from tonight (Wed., Sept. artists and musicians live in their own homes to 9) until Wednesday October 14as part of Arts make music, which has been integral to the joyCentre Melbourne’s digital program Together ful experience Big Night In offers to online audiences.

With You. “I am super excited to be a part of Big Night The first two episodes will feature winner of The X Factor 2016 and most recent contestant In. I’ve had such a great time working with John on The Masked Singer as The Wizard, Isaiah Foreman and the Aussie Pops Orchestra and Firebrace; Australia’s winner of The Voice 2013 it’s so great that we can all come together for Harrison Craig; and opera singer and ABC Clas- this incredible initiative. It’s been super hard to be away from family and friends whilst in sic broadcaster Greta Bradman.

Firebrace will treat audiences to two songs lockdown but doing things like this and making including What Happened To Us and his latest incredible music have kept lots of us going dursingle Know Me Better , Craig will tear at the ing this time,” says Firebrace.

Arts Centre Melbourneannounced it had postheart strings with Unchained Melody and Bradman will spellbind audiences with her ren- poned welcoming visitors back to its venues in accordance with the most recent Victorian Govdition of Last Rose of Summer.

Regular guest Gretel Killeen will return for ernment guidelines on COVID-19. The ghost all six episodes as social commentator and lights will stay on a little longer as Arts Centre guests from Victoria Together’s The Standup Melbourne focuses on finding new ways to enSessions and Celebrity Sandwich will drop by gage with audiences, including the digital online including comedian Denise Scott and the king of hub Together With You. Arts Centre Melbourne’s Big Night In with Italian cooking Guy Grossi.

Episode 1 – Wednesday September 9 at 7pm: John Foreman. Every Wednesday from September 9– October 14at 7pm Isaiah Firebrace and Denise Scott For more information visit Episode 2 – Wednesday September 16 at 7pm: Harrison Craig, Greta Bradman and Guy artscentremelbourne.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold Grossi

Eisteddfod by the Bay ■ Eisteddfod by the Bay, formerly the Mordialloc Eisteddfod, which was established in 1955, has held an annual eisteddfod for 65 years.

“We are proud of this tradition which we wanted to continue in 2020, and so decided to offerthe eisteddfod using Zoom,” said Jill Page.

“We think it is very important to offer an eisteddfod and it isvital during this current lock down period due to COVID- 19.

“We wanted to give a performance opportunity to young singers, actors and pianists which is so important. We were determined to provide a chance for competitors to be able to perform safely using a virtual platform at home, and ‘live’,” as this is an integral component of performance. Zoom has allowed this possibility.

“Unfortunately we had to cancel our Choral Festival, because of venue closure and numbers indoors.The Speech and Drama section ran first and worked very well, followed by the Junior Vocal section. Parents said, “ It gave my child something enjoyable to focus on”.

“The Senior Vocal section ran over two full days on the last weekend in August. The response from the young adult singers was very

positive and highlighted the need to provide the chance to work towards a goal and to perform.

“They were thrilled, not only to perform and sing, but also to “ dress up” as normal, which adds a professional element. “ Many young adults are studying at tertiary institutions and performance is an essential part of their studies. One entrant who had recently returned from overseas said that she felt “heartened" that members of the community such as EBTB were determined to have performance opportunities realised and that music can be made even in the most trying ofcircumstances. The Pianoforte section will be presented over two full days in September.

“It is crucial to have a team behind the scenes for planning and preparation purposes. There is always considerable work to do, but we had to adjust to the different genre and adopt different methods. On the days we ran, the three person team had precisely defined roles, announcer, and two technical co-hosts.

This “virtual” eisteddfod is a most worthwhile experience for all involved. jillbpage@gmail.com Facebook.com/eisteddfodbytheBay www.eisteddfodbythebay.com.au

● Richard Osman ■ There are plenty of crime mysteries that feature dynamic heroes or heroines under 60.

But as we all know, life doesn't stop at 60, and British TV personality and author Richard Osman is correcting that balance with his new book, The Thursday Murder Club.

In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly to investigate unsolved killings. But their discussions strike close to home, when a local property developer is found dead, becoming The Thursday Murder Club's first live case.

With Elizabeth Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron on the case, will the mystery will be solved?

They may all be over 80, but they have at least 320 years of lived wisdom and insights into human nature to draw on.

As a lifelong reader of crime fiction, Osman kept this debut novel under wraps until he was ready to share it, and it will become an audio book read by popular British actor Lesley Manville, and a Steven Spielberg-led production company has bought the film rights.

Osman is known for his work on UK television series including Pointless and Richard Osman's House of Games, and with characteristic wit, he claims that The Thursday Murder Club is his first, and so far best, novel.

This nod to Agatha Christie's senior sleuth, Miss Marple, is a fine testament to the talents we all have even after when we qualify for our Seniors' Card.

The Thursday Murder Club is published

by Penguin Random House.

- Julie Houghton

La Mama rebuilds

■ Rebuilding is going well at La Mama Theatre in Carlton, where builders have taken over La Mama on Faraday Street, and made a temporary home base at the Courthouse while La Mama staff are working from home.

Chroma Group started work on August 13, establishing the site and installing the hoarding. Stage 4 restrictions have been problematic, but the weather has been great and progress is at a rapid rat.!

Over the last few weeks the box office, theatre entry decking, storage shed and forecourt paving have all been demolished but the precious signage, fence panels and courtyard paving have been removed and stored off-site.

These items, as well as old bricks, floorboards, plants, paint and anything that can be salvaged will find their way back into La Mama's new home in resourceful and inspired ways.

The team has begun work on the in-ground stormwater and sewerage rough-in and the excavation and pouring of the new admin and rehearsal building concrete footings are in place, painting a picture of what's to come.

Images of progress are being updated on https://lamama.com.au/rebuild-la-mama/ every 20 minutes.

All at La Mama look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2021.

- Cheryl Threadgold

Media Flashes

■ Dancing with the Stars judge Tristan MacManus will co-host Studio 10 with Sarah Harris.

■ Jennifer Hawkins will host the new 9Life design series Dream Homes Revealed.

■ The newspaper, Cape and Torres News, has returned to print and online after a COVID shutdown ■ Dorcas Maphakela is the new Community Engagement Manager at Channel 31 Melbourne and Geelong.

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

LA Dodgers play for the LA Lakers

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

Out and About

Respect for Kobe Bryant

Virgin Group trouble

■ The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the National League West division.

August 23, 1978, was the birthdate of L. A. Lakers basketball star Kobe Bryant. He lived an amazing life until the helicopter crash took his life on Sunday January 26 this year.

The LA Dodgers baseball team honoured the great man by wearing the Gold and Purple colours of the Lakers and each player wore his numbers on the back of their jerseys.

The Numbers 8 and 24 are Kobe's numbers that he played under. Both teams are part owned by Laker legend Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson Jr.

Sleeping habits change ■ So how are you sleeping these days? Some children and adolescents may actually be getting more sleep, or better sleep, while others are struggling with disrupted routines, anxiety and electronics, sometimes all at the same time.

And even for those who have settled into new schedules that leave them reasonably well rested, back-to-school season may mean a possibly problematic reset.

The results of the study showed that kids at home in the pandemic were going to sleep later 57 minutes later, on average than 2018 weekday bedtimes, and 30 minutes later than weekends and they were also waking up later, and the differences in wake-up times were larger. They were waking an hour and 52 minutes later than on weekdays in 2018, and an hour later than on weekends.

The researchers did not distinguish between weekdays and weekends in the 2020 sample, concluding that the children were essentially on "holiday schedule."

In other words, they were sleeping longer at night than the children in 2018 and, perhaps not surprisingly, sleeping less during the day; only 27.5 percent routinely took daytime naps, compared with 79.8 percent in 2018 (69.4 percent on weekends).

It added up to about the same amount of sleep in a 24-hour period, and, interestingly, "somewhat unexpectedly," as the researchers noted, the caregivers in 2020 reported fewer sleep disturbances. Daytime sleepiness, night waking, bedtime resistance and sleep anxiety were all lower in the pandemic sample than in the 2018 group.

Encouraging results

● Pictured at the last game that Kobe Bryant played at the Staples Center in downtown L.A. were Ramada Plaza Managing Director lan Johnson and Gavin Wood

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■ Scientists who are studying immune responses to the novel coronavirus say there are encouraging signs of strong, lasting immunity after exposure, even in people who develop only mild symptoms of COVID-19.

According to The New York Times, studies have shown that disease-fighting antibodies appear to stick around for months after infections have cleared up. "Things are really working as they're supposed to," said Deepta Bhattacharya, an immunologist at the University of Arizona and an author on one of the new studies, which has not yet been peer-reviewed. While protection against reinfection cannot be fully confirmed until there's proof that most people who encounter the virus a second time are actually able to keep it at bay, Marion Pepper of the University of Washington, said: "This is exactly what you would hope for. All the pieces are there to have a totally protective immune response." However, researchers can't say how long these encouraging immune responses will last.

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

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

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

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

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

■ As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to devastate the global travel industry, British billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Group, whose business sprawls across cruises, hotels, airlines and trains, is being devastated from all angles.

Increasingly, its long-shot space tourism and hyper-loop businesses represent its last shreds of hope.

Last week, Virgin's flagship airline, Virgin Atlantic, filed for bankruptcy protection in the US as the company raced to secure a $1.5 billion restructuring plan to maintain solvency.

The airline has resumed passenger flight after months of service suspension due to COVID-19, but it doesn't expect to turn a profit again until 2022.

Three months earlier, Virgin Atlantic's sister company, Virgin Australia, declared insolvency in Australia.

The airline is currently undergoing a restructuring under its new private equity owner, Bain Capital.

● Richard Branson, Virgin founder

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■ Dr Anthony Fauci, chief medical advisor for the Trump administration's Coronavirus task force, said this week that he sees "no reason" Americans should avoid voting in-person as long as social distancing guidelines are followed.

"I think if carefully done, according to the guidelines, there's no reason that I can see why that not be the case," Fauci said of in-person voting.

"If you go and wear a mask, if you observe the physical distancing, and don't have a crowded situation, there's no reason why you shouldn't be able to do that."

Fauci cited the social distancing guidance at some grocery stores that have placed an "X" every six feet or so where the checkout line forms, as well as signs directing customers to remain on their "X" until the person ahead of them has advanced.

However, those who would be in danger if exposed to the Coronavirus because of health issues are better off voting by mail, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director said.

Homicides up ■ The homicide rate has spiked across 20 of America's major cities, The New York Times has reported, citing a criminologist.

The reported crime surge comes as the nation faces the coronavirus pandemic, ongoing protests and an upcoming presidential election.

The murder rate in 20 majorAmerican cities increased an average of 37% from the end of May to the end of June, University of Missouri-St. Louis criminologist Richard Rosenfeld said, according to The New York Times. In 2019, the murder rate increased an average of 6% from May to June. New York has seen a 30% increase in the homicide rate this year, according to the report. New York City has seen a surge in violent crime over the past several months, including a 205% increase in shooting incidents between June 2 and June 15 compared to that same period last year. Burglary and grand larceny crimes were also higher in June 2020 compared to June 2019.

Police stand at the scene of a shooting which happened as Save Our Streets (S.O.S.) was holding a peace march in response to a surge in shootings in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood in Brooklyn on July 16, 2020 in New York City.

The march and shooting was held near the scene in Brooklyn where a one-year-old child, Davell Gardner Jr., was recently shot and killed. Davell was shot near a playground during a Sunday picnic when gunfire erupted. Two other adults were wounded in the evening shooting. New York City has witnessed a surge in gun violence over the past month with nine people killed, including children, and 41 others wounded on the Fourth of July weekend alone. There were 6 killings in Kansas City over the weekend of August 7 to 9, bringing the total number of murders in the city this year to 122. At this time last year, there had been 90 homicides, according to The New York Times. Homicides doubled in May and June compared to those months the previous year. At the end of July, Kansas City had already reported about 490 non-fatal shootings the same number as it did in all of last year.

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■ Sunset Boulevard is on my list of 10 favourite films. In 1950 Nancy Olson was only 22 when she was cast in the role of Betty Schaefer by Paramount Studios.

Nancy received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance opposite William Holden and Gloria Swanson.

Nancy was born in Milwaukee in 1928, educated at the University of Wisconsin and later moved to California.

She was spotted by a talent agent in a stage production and signed to a seven-year contract

by Paramount Studios.

After a good part in the western film Canadian Pacific, Nancy landed the "role of a lifetime" in Sunset Boulevard.

I did speak to Nancy Olson several years ago for a radio interview. Nancy told me that whilst they were filming Sunset Boulevard William Holden was having marital problems, he was not getting good roles and his career was a bit shaky.

The character of ‘Joe Gillis’ could not have come at a better time in his career and he was nominated for a Best Actor Academy Award.

Nancy went on to make three more films with William Holden. During her film career she was cast opposite some of Hollywood's famous older leading men. Her co-stars included, Randolph Scott, John Wayne and Fred MacMurray.

Nancy's first husband , Alan Jay Lerner, wrote lyrics for the musicals: Brigadoon,

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Whatever Happened To ...

Nancy Olson

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

Camelot and Gigi. In 1956 Alan dedicated his stage production of My Fair Lady to her.

Nancy's films include Submarine Command, Big Jim McLain, Pollyanna, The Absent Minded Professor and Son of Flubber.

Nancy told me she had attended several opening nights for various productions of the stage musical Sunset Boulevard.

She mentioned that director Billy Wilder described the show as "a permanent long shot of my movie."

In 1962, Nancy married Alan Livingston who was Chairman of the Board at Capitol Records and signed Frank Sinatra in the early 1950s when nobody wanted him.

He also created the character Bozo The

● Nancy Olson Clown. Nancy has two girls from her marriage the beautiful Betty Schaefer in Sunset Bouleto Alan Jay Lerner, and a son from her marriage vard. to Alan Livingston.

Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AW She has performed in stage plays on BroadThe Time Tunnel - Remember When way and appeared as a guest star in many television series such as The Big Valley, Gunsmoke Sundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens. and Barnaby Jones.

And on 96.5 FM In 2014 Nancy returned to the big screen with a small role in the comedy Dumbells which was That's Entertainment - Sundays directed by her son Christopher Livingston. at 12 Noon.

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Kakadu Bird Week starts Sept. 26

■ Nature will be at its most spectacular during the annual Kakadu Bird Week, which will be staged between September 26 and October 3.

The week-long celebration of nature offers visitors the opportunity to engage in free bird activities, join expert-guided tours and Aboriginal bird experiences, and cruise the wetlands.

With the dry season at its peak and the wetlands receding in advance of the arrival of the monsoon rains, Kakadu's rich variety of birds, crocodiles and other wildlife are at their most evident.

Kakadu was voted number one in bird-watching destinations in Australia by Australian Geographic and is home to over one third of Australia's bird species.

It is a great opportunity to view graceful sea eagles fishing in the Barramundi-filled waters and watch the remarkable jesus bird seemingly walking on water.

Kakadu Bird Week is the perfect time for nature lovers to discover Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory.

The festival will feature a packed itinerary of events designed for both dedicated bird watchers and those who just love seeing nature at its most spectacular.

Yellow Water Cruises and Kakadu Tourism will be offering visitors an exceptional opportunities to get close to Kakadu's wildlife, with dedicated Bird Week cruises at 4.30pm daily (September 26-28 , and October 1-3) at $109 per person.

The cruise will also take in the spectacular sunset over Yellow Water Billabong.

Guided bird-watching expeditions throughout Kakadu will be held during Bird Week, taking nature lovers on tours of East Alligator River, South Alligator River, Nourlangie and Mary River to showcase the regions' exotic bird life.

There will be a wide range of free events during the week, and a special program for children has been designed to introduce them to the wonders of birding and the science of discovery. Most family events are free.

Kakadu National Park rangers will provide free daily walks at many of Kakadu's major tourism sites, including Ubirr and Nourlangie.

Details: wwwparksaustralia. gov.au

Travel

Thredbo, the hot air balloons departed Thredbo and floated across the Kosciuszko National Park down the Crackenback Valley towards Jindabyne.

Craig Farrell of Balloon Aloft said the idea was a result of a long-held desire to fly a balloon over snow; a very unusual experience in Australia.

After a few discussions with a fellow Canberra balloonist about the most scenic place to launch they chose Thredbo, then researched the best conditions for the flight.

Visit www.thredbo.com.au

OK. With John O’Keefe Blast From The Past

Plush Pups

with John Rozentals Special accommodation rates during Kakadu Bird Week Mercure Crocodile Hotel, Jabiru 'The Croc' is offering a room-only rate of $219 (subject to availability). For bookings: reservations@crocodile hotel.com.au or call 08 8979 9000.

Cooinda Lodge - next door to Yellow Water Billabong - offers a wide range of accommodation, from quality Lodge rooms through to camping sites. Lodge Rooms are available from $239 per night and powered camping and caravan sites from $35 a night.

Bookings: reservations@ yellowwater.com.au or call 08 8979 1500.

For all accommodation options visit www.kakadutourism.com NOTE: Potential travellers should check the status of individual events and establishments with regard to the coronavirus outbreak.

■ Calling all furry friends Crystalbrook has launched the 'Plush Pup Package', complete with a doggie butler, stylist and day-spa experience, at Surry Hills Little Albion, Sydney, from September 1.

The pooch pampering will begin on arrival with bakery treats followed by a day of exploring Surry Hills.

The hotel's 'A pup's ultimate guide to Sydney' will ensure guests hit all the best dog-friendly parks, cafes and bars on offer.

And treat your pup to a trip to Dogue Bondi for a styling session and be fitted for the latest in dog accessories and apparel.

And there's plenty more in the package which starts at $995.

Visit www.crystalbrook collection.com

Outback

By The Sea

■ The 10-day Outback by the Sea Festival, celebrating the legendary barramundi and live blues music at ■ Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Or is it … the Les Wilson Barramundi Discovthe first-ever hot air balloon to fly ery Centre in Queensland's across the Snowy Mountains from Karumba, will be held September 25 to October 5.

Thredbo?

Activities include market stalls, Those looking up on August 26 were gobsmacked to see not one, but guided Barramundi feeding tours, two hot air balloons in the alpine sky. workshops, performances and more.

- John Rozentals The two multi-coloured bobbing hot-air balloons were the brainchild of Balloon Aloft, a hot-air-balloon op- NOTE: Potential travellers should erator from Canberra. check the status of individual events With approval from National Parks and establishments with regard to the and Wildlife Service and Kosciuszko

Up in the air

● Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez ■ Remember when you had a weekly date when I Love Lucy went to air as a ‘ must see ‘ in the early days of television.

News comes via Rolling Stone magazine that the series is to be chronicled into a feature documentary re -telling the lives and love affair of Lucille Ball and real life husband Desi Arnez.

Doco is still in development stage but early reaction indicate it promises to be ‘rich ,inspiring and very entertaining story’.

Is there no end to his talent?

■ I’m talking about Jimmy Barnes. His latest book Killing Time contains tales from his colourful past, on sale in good bookstores, October 5. Promises to be a great read as his previous two books each sold 500,000 copies.

Production leaves Melbourne

■ It is almost certain that future taping of Nine’s Hot Seat will shift to Queensland. Eddie McGuire has already relocated to Queensland following the Magpies. His radio commitments are relatively easily transferred to the state with the sun. Production and crew will only return to Melbourne when safe.

Vale Geraldine Dillon

■ Sad news that Australia’s first presenter of food and culinary presentation in Geraldine Dillon has died. Readers will remember Geraldine on her weekly show on Nine in the Sixties.

What’s up, Rebecca Gibney?

■ Rebecca is a busy actress and along her illustrious career won a Gold Logie. She is fortunate that many of her performances are part of an on going franchise, so continuity of work is assured. At a press conference Rebecca mentioned Packed to the Rafters is to return to our screens, sometime late 2001 - 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 ONE AND ONLY IVAN (Now Streaming on DISNEY+): Genre: Animation-Live-Action/Adventure/Comedy.

Cast: Bryan Cranston, Phillipa Soo. V o i c e s : Sam Rockwell, Angelina Jolie, Helen Mirren, Danny DeVito.

Year: 2020.

Rating: PG. Length: 95 Minutes.

Stars: *** Review: An gorilla named Ivan, raised by a family since infancy, is the headline act at a shopping mall circus, and here he learns to draw and as a result becomes a sensation, and as he tries to piece together his past, some of his friends hatch a plan to escape from their captivity.

Surprisingly entertaining talking animals family adventure-comedy is carried along with delightful bursts of quirky comedy and heartfelt poignancy, a journey inspired by true events delivered through the true a time-tested formula that has been a staple diet for Disney story-telling for generations, and one that is sure to grip the hearts of children and even most adults in the room.

Veteran Bryan Cranston shines as the Mall Circus owner and ringmaster, and is aided effectively by Ariana Greenblatt as the daughter of the circus janitor who forms a special bond with the animals, along with such voices for the animals as Sam Rockwell as Ivan, Angelina Jolie as Stella the bush elephant, Danny DeVito as Bob, a stray dog, Helen Mirren as the poodle Snickers, Brooklynn Prince as the baby bush elephant Ruby and Chaka Khan as Henrietta the silkie chicken, among other delightful characters.

Based on the book by Katherine Applegate, written for the screen

by Mike White, and directed with great warmth and sensitivity by relative newcomer Thea Sharrock, this is a major step-up from the previous emotionless 2019 circus themed "Dumbo," this time delivering impressive visuals and much needed heart and soul, and although formulaic, for the most part as a family-friendly narrative it works, and works well, an enjoyable and uplifting experience that won't let go, right into the end credits by which time you will be reaching for the tissues.

FILM: I AM WOMAN (Now Streaming on STAN): Genre: Biography/Music/Drama.

Cast: Tilda Cobham-Hervy, Evan Peters, Danielle Macdonald.

Year: 2019.

Rating: M. Length: 116 Minutes.

Stars: **½ Review: In 1966, at age 24, native Australian singer Helen Reddy arrives in New York with her three-year-old daughter, a suitcase and little money, and follows her battle with a sexist culture and troubled relationship with husband and manager Jeff Wald, but within five years becomes one of the biggest superstars of her time with eight number one US singles and an icon of the 1970s feminist movement beginning with her hit song "I Am Woman."

Fascinating and on the surface a generally entertaining biopic from first time feature director Unjoo Moon from a screenplay by Emma Jensen (Mary Shelley/2017) is an ultimately all too shallow and fractured depiction of the music stars rise to fame, for example: "I Am Woman" was not the star-making hit from her debut album as depicted in the film, but in fact was from her second album, by which time she already had five or so hit singles from her first album, and more disappointing is that there is no substantial Melbourne born/Australian back-story, other than her Aussie accent ... and surprisingly her major film breakthrough roles such as "Airport 1975" or most notably her starring role in "Pete's Dragon" for Disney in 1977 are ignored.

As far as performances are concerned, Tilda Cobham-Hervy gives a generally effective performance as Helen Reddy throughout as she mimics a number of hit tracks including "I Don't Know How To Love Him," "Angie Baby" and twice with "I Am Woman," among others, along with a solid performance by Danielle Macdonald as friend and author Lilian Roxon, author of the influential Rock Encyclopedia, however, it is Evan Peters who hits the ball right out of the park with a highly passionate sledgehammer performance as manager/ husband Jeff Wald, who would managed such stars as Sylvester Stallone, Donna Summer, Deep Purple and Tiny Tim. With material drawn from Helen Reddy's autobiography "The Woman I Am: A Memoir," creative liberties are nothing new to screen biopics, but at least previous efforts such as "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Rocketman" had a forceful and energetic drive, which this lacks, and along with disappointing cinematography by Australian Oscar winner Dion Beebe, all-in-all, this story of an extraordinary woman and entertainer who gave feminism a powerful anthem deserved better and more, a story that without doubt would have suited better with more coherent screen time, or most notably, as a miniseries.

- James Sherlock

Rourke’s Reviews Becky ■ (MA). 93 minutes. Opens in selected states September 10.

Home Alone goes extreme with this ultra-violent black comedy/ thriller, which sees a 13-year-old girl take on a group of unwanted guests.

Lulu Wilson stars as Becky, a teenager who is filled with anger and abandonment after the death of her mother, who succumbed to cancer.

Becky's father, Jeff (Joel McHale), tries to connect with her, but is continually pushed away, even more so when he introduces his daughter to new girlfriend Kayla (Amanda Brugel) and her young son Ty (Isaiah Rockcliffe) during a stay at the family lake house.

Things take a turn for the worse when escaped convict Dominick (Kevin James) and his accompanying goons turn up on their doorstep, looking for a key that the leader has hidden there.

Apart from the group when the neo-Nazis arrive, it is up to Becky to save the day, with a ferocity that will lead to much bloodshed.

Though the script keeps characterisations to a bare minimum, directors Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion (Cooties, Bushwick) take to the material with gusto, unafraid to show a young teen venting her anger in such relentless fashion, resulting in some quite effective confrontations.

Only during the final act does the film stumble, becoming somewhat clumsy in wrapping things up.

Wilson is fine as Becky, while James, a bafflingly popular comedic actor who has given audiences some of the worst films ever made (the Paul Blart films are a prime example), is surprisingly good as the lead heavy.

However, those who are squeamish beware, as the violence is graphic and impactful.

RATING - ***½

She Dies Tomorrow

■ (M). 85 minutes. Now available on DVD. Both compelling and unsettling (not to mention timely), this wellobserved, finely tuned film from actor-turned-writer/director Amy Seimetz (Sun Don't Shine) will either intrigue or infuriate viewers, but those who embrace its surreal approach and slow-burn pacing, will most likely put this among the most absorbing efforts of the year.

Amy (Kate Lyn Sheil), a recovering alcoholic who is moving into a new home, suddenly believes she is going to die tomorrow.

Calling her friend Jane (Jane Adams), Amy relates this information to her, but is casually dis-

missed, with Jane passing the troubling comments off as a booze-related relapse. However, when Jane returns home, she starts to feel the same kind of dread and anxiety that was enveloping Amy, and after Jane pays a surprise visit at the house of her brother Jason (Chris Messina) and his wife Susan (Katie Aselton), it becomes apparent that this dark depression is contagious, like a virus.

Seimetz shows great intelligence and restraint in the telling of her story, and is confident in the possibilities raised in her script.

Seimetz is also adept at not falling into either bombastic excess or tiresome David Lynch homage.

Seimetz relies on a disorientating mood to get into the main characters' fractured headspace, and the results are immersive and potent.

Strong performances are also a major asset, with Sheil and Adams (Happiness) particular stand-outs.

There is even a cameo by director Adam Wingard (Pop Skull, The Guest), who gave Seimetz a meaty role in the underrated 2010 thriller A Horrible Way To Die. Praise too must go to Jay Keitel, who creates some impressively memorable imagery. Though its premise does remind one at times of films such as Perfect Sense (2011), Pontypool (2008) and The Signal (2007), She Dies Tomorrow is a creation that successfully attains an identity all its own, and confirms Seimetz as a film-making talent to watch.

RATING - ****

Ava ■ (MA). 97 minutes. Now available on Blu-ray and DVD. For anyone who may think they are in store for a classy action/ thriller with Ava, then here's a warning; a great cast doesn't necessarily guarantee a great film.

Jessica Chastain plays Ava, an assassin-for-hire who becomes a target when the obligatory important mission goes predictably wrong.

Everything about this turkey misfires, from unconvincing fight scenes, laughable dialogue, a complete lack of excitement, and a sense that we've seen this a million times before.

Most of the blame falls on Matthew Newton's abysmal script and Tate Taylor's borderline incompetent direction.

Chastain is a great actor, but the poor writing completely betrays her.

A talented but wasted cast includes John Malkovich, Colin Farrell, Geena Davis and Joan Chen.

RATING - * - Aaron Rourke

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THE DVD AND BLU-RAY TOP RENTALS & SALES: 1. CAPONE [Crime/Biography/Drama/Tom Hardy, Jack Lowdon, Linda Cardellini].

2. THE CURRANT WAR {Biography/ Drama/Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon].

3. THE INVISIBLE MAN [Horror/Mystery/ Sci-Fi/Elisabeth Moss, Aldis Hodge].

4. RESISTANCE [Biography/History/ Drama/Jesse Eisenberg, Clemence Poesy].

5. WE HAVE ALWAYS LIVED IN A CASTLE [Fantasy/Mystery/Thriller/Taissa Farmiga].

6. A RAINY DAY IN NEW YORK [Comedy/ Romance/Jude Law, Elle Fanning].

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

8. THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN [Biography/Drama/Mel Gibson, Sean Penn].

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

NEW HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: BAD ECUCATION [Crime/Drama/Comedy/ Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney].

UNLOCKED [Action/Mystery/Drama/Noomi Rapace, John Malkovich, Toni Collette].

DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: POSSE [Western/Drama/Kirk Douglas, Bruce Dern].

NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: SUPERGIRL: Season 5.

ROSEHAVEN: Series 4.

HEARTLAND: Series 13.

PRODIGAL SON: Season 1.

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Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

2 festivals gone ■ Queenscliff Music Festival is yet another to cancel its 2020 event due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. " We held out as long as we could, in the hope that things would improve and that we might be able to hold a festival.

“Unfortunately though, with the recent COVID-19 spike in Victoria it is no longer possible," director Andrew Orvis said.

The festival was scheduled for November.

Meredith Music Festival also have had to cancel this years December event.o od Friday

Steve’s new release

■ Tocumwal singer and performer Steve Bell has released a new CD of popular tracks.

Titled It's Beer O'clock Somewhere, the album of 17 songs isa mix of classic country and rock favourites plus an original track Hayrun Heroes included in.

More info https://stevebellmusic.com.au/

Livestream from Memo ■ The sing a long society with Rebecca Barnard and Billy Miller will stream live from the Memo Music Hall St Kilda on October 7.

Tickets at https://www.memomusichall. com.au/ - Rob Foenander

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Trevor was a reisling ‘tragic’ ■ JOHN ROZENTALS remembers the late Trevor Mast's dedication to rlesling.

For Trevor Mast, the much loved late winemaker at central Victoria's Mount Langi Ghiran, who died of early-onset alzheimers in 2012, creating one of Australia's iconic shirazes was the easy part.

More difficult was taming his beloved riesling, the desire for which he had naturally picked up while studying grapegrowing and winemaking in Germany.

It wouldn't be wrong to classify him as a riesling tragic.

When I spoke with him in the mid-1990s, the wines Mast seemed proudest of were those he had fashioned from that prince of white varieties though he admitted he still had much to learn.

Certainly the dry whtes he made left very much in the shade the sauvignon blancs and pinot grigios that so dominate today's bottleshop shelves.

Fortunately, the current Mount Langi Ghiran team seems to have inherented this passion and has fashioned some delightful long-living wines from riesling.

WINE REVIEWS Mount Langi Ghiran 2019 Talus Riesling ($35): What great dry riesling is all about - austerity and the piercing flavour of citrus molified by a touch of hallmark florals. This dry white has a tremendous cellaring future but if you must open it now match with sim-

● Trevor Mast: creating one of Australia's iconic shirazes was the easy part. ply grilled white-fleshed fish such Mount Langi Ghiran: the Langi Pyrenees Estate was estalished by as whiting or bream. And the wine Old Block Riesling planted in 1975 the French in central Victoria near has enough acidity to probably ig- and the Hollows vineyard planted the town of Avoca one its stated aims nore the accompanying lemon. in 2004 - a marginally warmer site was to make premium sparkling Mount Langi Ghiran 2019 Cliff on the northern slopes of Mount wine.

Mission accomplished. This is Edge Riesling ($25): Newcomers Langi Ghiran. The two combine to the variety will find this more to create an intense and balanced its flagship bubbly - a blanc de generous in flavour, softer and gen- riesling with great cellaring poten- blanc style made principally from chardonnay. It is delicate enough erally more appealing than the tial. to be treated as a pure aperitif, yet leaner, more expensive Talus.

WINE OF THE WEEK The 2019 Cliff Edge Riesling is Blue Pyrenees Estate 2016 Mid- substantial enough to accompany sourced from two premium sites at night Cuvée ($34): When Blue dishes such as sushi.

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Can the big one strike again?

■ Top South Australian sprinter Behemoth proved in his Memsie Stakes win that the big galloper, weighing around 600 kilos, and standing 17 hands - incidentally the same height as the great Phar Lap - that he will be hard to beat again when he contests the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington on Saturday (Sept. 12).

From his 16 race starts, he has won six, with four seconds, and mostly in top company.

He has now topped over one million dollars in stakemoney for the David Jolley camp in South Australia.

In recent runs he ran fourth in the Goodwood Handicap behind Trekking, Gytrash, and Lyre, then won the Spring Stakes over 1200 metres, beating the class horse Dalasan, although the latter, wasn't suited over the short trip.

He again looks the one to beat in the Makybe Diva, although stepping up to 1600 metres.

On the next line is the good Western Australian mare, Arcadian Queen, who was a late scratching at Caulfield from the Memsie.

She is all class having won nearly $2 million in stakemoney, and one of the best to come out of ‘Sandgroper’ town.

From her only 10 starts, she has won six of those all in top company, with a third.

At her first run back since November last year, she ran fifth in the Peter Lawrence Stakes over 1400 metres on August 15 at Caulfield, around 2.5 lengths off the winner, Savatiano.

On her day she is hard to beat and always puts in.

The James Cummings-trained Cascadian, wasn't far off them in the Memsie, finishing fourth, about 2.5 lengths off the winner, Behemoth, after being in a bit of trouble earlier.

The stable has a big opinion of the six yearold who came a good fourth in the Peter Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield on August 15.

He is one you just can't leave out, as like Arcadian Queen, always does his best.

Next we have Mr Quickie, whose two recent runs have been first-class.

He ran a good second to Sentimentalist in the Caulfield Open over 2000 metres after missing the start, but finished strongly to go down by just under a length.

His run in the Memsie was a ripper coming from eighth at the 400 metre mark to get beaten by 1.5 lengths.

He could be on the way back, he has always shown ability, maybe it's starting to show, and the 1600 metres at Flemington will help.

Next is the Graeme Begg-trained four-yearold, Nonconformist, who has only had seven runs, for three wins and three minor placings, missing a place for the first time, when fourth in the Member's Handicap over 1400 metres.

The consistent Oceanex put in a shocker finishing second last in the Members Handicap, and unless something unexpected happened, would need to improve on that run to beat these.

However, he is in the strong camp of Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior, and he is sure to improve rapidly with the skilful double.

One that you have to keep your eye on is the top Western Australian horse, Regal Power, a winner of nearly $4 million in stakemoney having won seven of his 22 starts, with seven mi-

dominant winner of the San Domenico Stakes over 1100 metres at Rosehill.

Pitted against three smart colts in Doubtland, unbeaten in two starts, Peltzer undefeated in three starts, and Mamaragan, who ran third in the Golden Slipper.

The race was over at the start, when Anders flew the barriers, and shot to about a four-length lead in a matter of a few strides.

He has now won his last four starts from his eight outings.

He is prepared by the top team, Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, who are taking all before them Impeccably bred, by Not A Single Doubt, from Madam Andree, Anders has caught the eye of many in Racing with his brilliance, especially his trainer, Ciaron Maher.

He was quoted as saying after his big win, that he wouldn't be afraid to put him in in any race.

This was the question posed by the media after his brilliant win in the San Domenico.

There’s a possible start in the Everest, after ● Cascadian. Racing Photos. his brilliant win. field up pulling up lame after running in the Anders belted around the tricky Rosehill track Memsie Stakes, where she sustained the injury. in an exciting display of sheer speed.

It's bad luck for the Adam Trinder stable, Maher said later: “I was a bit nervous when who has had no luck with the top mare, winner he was peeling off 10.4 seconds for his 200 of the All Star Mile and a good fifth in the Cox metre sectionals".

Anders crossed to the lead straight after they Plate last year, this time around.

Another good run in the Heatherlie Handi- jumped, and had his five rivals really struggling cap was that of Dr Drill from the powerful to keep up, winning by three and quarter lengths.

Anders ran a stunning one minute 2.67 secMaher-Eustace camp.

The smart galloper, put in a blinder coming onds, a race record, and only a tick outside from 13th at the 400 metre mark to finish only Westicaro's long standing course record of one minute 2.51 seconds set 13 years ago.

1.5 lengths behind, In Good Health.

Bookies have made him a $15 chance in the On his day he is smart, having won seven of Everest, if he runs. his 25 starts with nine minor placings.

The favourite Nature Strip is being quoted at $ 2.80.

Anders is all class, but it's a big task for a ■ The question on all racelover's lips at the horse that has just turned three.

- Ted Ryan moment is ‘how good, is Anders?’, an absolute

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8-race program at M’borough ■ Maryborough commenced the week with a eight race program and Kiwi bred Dream Vacation-Chiola Belle filly Aldebaran Belle scored her first victory at start number 18 by taking the Moonlight Lodge 3Y0 Trotters Handicap over 2190 metres to the delight of Duncan McPherson's Aldebaran Lodge Pty. Ltd. and a number of delighted co-owners.

Trained at Daylesford by Anne-Maree Conroy, Aldebaran Belle driven by brother Glenn settled three back along the markers from gate two as Whos Countn led from barrier four with the favourite Hopeful Beauty (barrier six) going forward to park in the open.

The race changed complexion on the final bend when Hopeful Beauty went off stride allowing Bellmac Beauty which had trailed to come off the back of the pacemaker, with Glenn easing Aldebaran Belle three wide to issue a challenge. Finishing strongly, Aldebaran Belle recorded a 2.2 metre margin over Bellmac Beauty terurning a mile rate of 2-07.8. Whos Countn held down third 2.1 metres away.

■ Another with the Aldebaran moniker Aldebaran Sundown bred by Duncan, scored in the Aldebaran Park Maiden Trotters Mobile over the sprint trip of 1690 metres. Trained at Shelbourne by Kate Hargreaves and Alex Ashwood and raced by both families, Aldebaran Sundown a beautifully bred Skyvalley-Aldebaran Sunset 4Y0 gelding driven by Josh Duggan starting from inside the second line spent most of the race bottled up four back along the markers, with Rockford Beach leading from gate five.

Extricated to be three wide in the last lap, Aldebaran Sundown making his eighth race appearance ran home best to score a last stride half head victory over Rockford Beach, with The Night King third 9.4 metres back after racing exposed. The mile rate 2-03.

■ Beeac trainer Courtney Slater used the services of Michael Stanley to land the 1690 metre Avoca Maryborough Community Bank Branches 3Y0 Maiden Pace aboard Somebeachsomewhere-Bella Joy colt Goodtime Floyd.

Trailing the poleline leader and favourite The Big Yin second up from Kiwiland, Goodtime Floyd using the sprint lane prevailed by 1.9 metres from a game Trittrittbangbang (gate five) which faced the breeze, with The Big Yin a disappointing third 4 metres away. The mile rate 1-59.8.

■ Huntly part-owner/trainer Barry Quigley was successful in the Jacinta's Hair Stylist Pace over 1690 metres with 4Y0 Petrock-Major Love mare Miss Moraine in a rate of 1-58.6. Driven by Ellen Tormey, Miss Moraine began brilliantly from outside the front line to lead throughout, accounting for Jet Black Orion (one/two - three wide last lap) and Its A Borg (one/one) which was badly held up approaching the final bend finishing 1.2 metres away.

Top combination ■ Shepparton raced on Tuesday and veteran Tatura trainer Russ Thomson was victorious with a 4Y0 Rock N Roll Heaven-Nightn Georgia gelding by the name of My Mate Col which scored in the 1690 metre Central Tyre Service Maiden Pace, but not before giving his supporters a few worries.

Leading out from gate two, My Mate Col travelled sweetly for Josh Aiken until the last lap when he seemed to lose interest, raced roughly and galloped allowing Gigis Grinner which had made a swift forward move from last to dash clear prior to the home turn.

Regaining his composure, My Mate Col using the sprint lane on turning was able to gain the day by 4 metres in a mile rate of 2-00.2 from Gigs Grinner, with Rambleon (three back the markers - three wide home turn) running on late after being checked in the back straight for third 1.5 metres away.

■ The state's leading training combination of Emma Stewart and Clayton Tonkin snared a double at the meeting courtesy of first starter Ladies In Red in the Your Sold Real Estate 2Y0 Maiden Pace over 1690 metres and quality filly Amelia Rose in the Neatline Homes Pace over the same trip, both horses driven by Jodi Quinlan.

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with Len Baker bred and raced by Laureston Bloodstock went forward from outside the front row to race parked, proving too strong for the leader Upright (gate four) to win by 5.3 metres in 1-55.8. Another on debut Night School was third 13.2 metres back off a mid-field passage.

Amelia Rose (Art Major-Bennies Daughter) starting from the extreme draw finished strongly from four back in the moving line to trail a deathseating Hesty into the straight, scoring by 2.7 metres, with Lunar Delight (one/two) third 5.1 metres away. The mile rate 1-53.8.

■ Bolinda trainer/driver Lisa Miles was a winner at Shepparton when cleverly named 4Y0 Bacardi Lindy-Ima Tartan Tease gelding Tam Oshanter greeted the judge in the Saddleworld Shepparton Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres.

Raced by a large group of trotting enthusiasts, Tam Oshanter (gate two) settled four back along the markers as Venkman (gate three) crossed Starlight Storm (gate five) shortly after the start.

When Angels Breath (three back the markers) came away from the inside hitting the back straight on the final occasion and Starlight Storm doing the same on the final bend, Tam Oshanter obtained a dream sprint lane passage to gain the day by a neck from Starlight Storm, with the raging hot favourite Cracker Jet (one/one last lap - three wide home turn) a disappointing third a neck away. The mile rate 2-02.5. It was Tam Oshanter's fourth success in 26 outings.

Settled four back ■ Ballarat held a seven event card on Wednesday and Elliminyt (Colac) trainer Daniel Laird combined with Western District reinsman Xavier O'Connor to land the C & L Electrical Pace over 2200 metres with Searover, a 5Y0 Cullens Hope-Mosquito Flyer gelding who chalked up his 3rd success in 35 outings.

Settling four back in the moving line from gate five, Searover after going forward three wide in the final circuit ran on well to register a 4.1 metre victory in advance of the pacemaker Atego Shades, with Change Of Plans (one/one) 6.1 metres back in third place. The mile rate 200.7.

■ Four year old Dejarmbro-Fire Chase mare Whisp Of Smoke recently purchased by clients of the Kate Hargreaves/Alex Ashwood stable had a first up victory for them in the BHRC Ladies Committee Trotters Mobile over 2200 metres.

A little slow to begin from barrier six, Whisp Of Smoke once balanced was sent forward by reinsman Josh Duggan shortly after the start to cross the early leader Well Deserved which flew away from outside the front line to lead easily.

Rated to perfection, Whisp Of Smoke raced away on turning to record a 24.1 metre victory in 2-02.9 over Charlie Walker (three back the markers) and Kyvalley Catwalk (one/one) who was 2.6 metres away.

■ Duncan McPherson's luck is running hot at present and 5Y0 Majestic Son-Solar Powered gelding Aldebaran Willo trained by Brent Lilley at Bolinda and driven by Chris Alford was a strong victor of the Eureka Concrete Trotters Handicap over 2200 metres. A trifle slow to begin from 10 metres, Aldebaran Willo was immediately sent forward out very wide on the track to park outside the leader Eoghan Omaille for the majority of the race.

Travelling kindly approaching the final bend, Aldebaran Willo when given full rein in the straight raced clear as the winning post came into view to score by 5.7 metres from Namoscar (one/two at bell - three wide last lap) after galloping away from barrier three, with Eoghan Omaille holding down third 8.9 metres back.

The rate 2-02.7.

Another of the team Aldebaran Levani (Donato Hanover) also was successful at Pennsylvania in the USA overnight.

■ Parwan's Jodi Quinlan trained and reined 4Y0 Mach Three-Placid Castle mare Error to capture the 1710 metre Grease Monkey Pace in a rate of 1-56.3. Second up since April, Error possied three back in the moving line mid-race after starting inside the second line as Julius Shadow (gate four) led.

Easing three wide running into the home turn, Error finished strongly to record a 1.5 metre margin over Just Call Me Mac from last, with Seemepearlywhites third 3.3 metres back after going forward to race uncovered.

Double Day

■ Thursday as usual was double day with Cranbourne racing in the afternoon and Bendigo at night.

■ Shepparton's Stephen (Boyo) Boyington enjoyed a super night at Bendigo with a winning double - Frankie taking the Lather Up Standing At Woodlands Stud 3Y0 Pace over 2150 metres and Reality Writer the Yankee Rockstar Standing At Northern Rivers Equine Pace over the same trip. Frankie (Pet Rock-Gold Liner) sprinted sharply from mid-field in the moving line to defeat the fast finishing Celestia from last by a head in 1-58.8, with Crompton Bay (four back the markers) flashing home late for third 2.7 metres away, while Reality Writer, a 4Y0 Sportswriter-Reality Check mare having her first outing for 26 months scored in almost identical fashion, running home strongly to account for Cracked Pepper which led on the home turn by a half neck in 1-58.1. Ace Montana (four back the markers last lap) finished fast when clear on straightening to be third 3.1 metres away.

■ Bannockburn trainer/driver Geoff Webster produced a smart ex-Kiwi 4Y0 Bettors DelightTara Gold gelding by the name of Stingray Tara to land the 2150 metre Sebastian K Standing At Trump Bloodstock Pace in a rate of 1-56 at his Australian debut. Going forward from gate four to settle outside the leader Monash (gate two), Stingray Tara who's racing was all in the deep south cruised to the front on the final bend, holding a margin to the wire to greet the judge by an impressive 7.8 metres from Izzy Jolie (one/one) and Ajay Breezy Rose from mid-field which switched down to the sprint lane on turning.

■ Tatura trainer David Abrahams combined with Amanda Turnbull aboard Muscle MassAldebaran Sunset gelding Sunsup to snare the Aldebaran Eagle Standing At Aldebaran Park 2Y0 Trotters Handicap over 2150 metres no doubt delighting mother Patsy who races him.

Given a charmed passage from barrier two trailing Sweet On You which drew outside him, Sunsup when easing off the back of the leader on the final bend finished full of running to score by 16.5 metres from Bromwich which led up the outside division last lap after easing away from four back the markers. Surprise To Me (three back the markers) ran on late for third 3.4 metres away. The mile rate 2-04.6.

■ At Cranbourne, Rockbank popular Rockbank trainer/driver Freddy Spiteri was successful with Fling It-Golden Photo filly Mariachi in the 2080 metre Hygain 3Y0 Trotters Mobile. Given every opportunity from gate three after leading then handing over toAldebaran Stevie which crossed from outside the front line, Mariachi using the sprint lane outgunned the leader to record a half neck margin in 2-06.3. Jade Nien also used the sprint lane from three back the markers for third 4.9 metres away.

■ It was a big day for Melton based ex-Kiwi trainer Kelly Stuart-Mitchell, a step sister of top New Zealand reinsman Todd Mitchell who possibly landed her first winner after Angus HallAll Finesse gelding Claudy And Gus scored in the Decron 2Y0 & Older Trotters Handicap over 2110 metres.

Sulky Snippets This Week

■ Wednesday - Ballarat/Echuca, Thursday - Bendigo, Friday - Melton/Mildura, Saturday - Terang, Sunday - Shepparton, Monday - Cranbourne, Tuesday - Bendigo.

Horses to follow

■ Trittrittbangbang, Fiftyshadesofhay, Namoscar, It's a Borg, Lotakevi, Bromwich, All Major, Pharisee.

Driven by Joe Pace, Claudy And Gus began speedily from 30 metres to go forward and race parked and with luck on his side, was able to stride clear mid-race after the leader Jahbella broke stride.

Travelling kindly, Claudy And Gus defied all challengers over the concluding stages to register a 2.8 metre victory from Abitofadreamer which moved to raced exposed at the bell, with Quick Witted (one/two) third 36.9 metres away.

The mile rate 2-07.8. It was a big day for Joe Pace who also trained and reined 3Y0 gelding Wheres Seggy (Hurrikane Kingcole-Spirit Of Fun) to lead throughout in the TAB Long May We Play Pace over 1609 metres and ex-Kiwi Art Major-Isabella Anvil filly Diamond Party to do the same in the Lather Up Standing At Northern Rivers Equine Pace over 2080 metres, returning a mile rate of 2-01.8.

■ The meeting was a good one for Gippsland with Brad Costello taking the Blue Hills Rise 3Y0 Pace over 1609 metres with SportswriterPrecious Macray gelding Datisit (Kyal Costello) in 1-59.6 and Tyabb's Geoff Clout the 2080 metre Hyland Racing Colours Pace with 4Y0 Grinfromeartoear-Classic Malibu gelding Malibu Jack (Zac Phillips) in 2-01.6. Jayne Davies was also successful with CaptaintreacherousBellasario gelding Captain Bellasario (Jack Laugher) in the Mark Gurry & Associates 2Y0 Maiden Pace over 2080 metres, returning a rate of 2-03.6.

Just Briefly

■ Melbourne reinsman Rhys Nicholson has relocated to Sunraysia for the short term and is available for drives at every Mildura meeting his contact 0415 859 277.

Terang's Glen Craven presently recuperating after knee surgery is likely to return to the sulky in about six weeks.

Sky's appalling cover of the trots is still continuing with a number of races this week shafted to Sky 2 due to the gallops running late.

Mighty record

■ Wahring reinswoman Olivia Weidenbach has an unbelievable record of driving long shot winners at Tabcorp Park Melton and did it again on Friday when victorious aboard Maree Caldow's 6Y0 Mister Big-Maddison Lee gelding Our Sportscaster ($108.90) in the 2240 metre Empire Stallions Pace for the fast class. Presently working for the Caldow's the victory gave Olivia an early birthday present as she celebrated turning 19 the next day. Settling at the tail of the field from the extreme draw, Our Sportscaster ran home off a three wide double trail to register a head margin in 1-54.9 over Bulletproof Boy along the sprint lane after trailing the weakening leader Huli Nien. Kasbah Kid (three wide last lap) was third a half neck back.

■ It was a big day for the Caldow's as John was victorious with 6Y0 Always A Virgin-Evasive Moves gelding Pantzup in the Aldebaran Park Trotters Mobile over 2240 metres. Also starting from the extreme draw, Pantzup was set alight early to cross the roughie Lucky Pats Son and once at the head of affairs, dictated the terms to suit, kicking clear on the final bend to score by 2.5 metres over a death-seating Pharisee

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