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LOCAL AGED CARE CENTRES HIT HARD Outbreaks at Keilor, Altona and Moonee Valley

■ MELBOURNE’S North-West has been hit hard with Coronavirus outbreaks in local aged aged centres.

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Court Lists Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division. Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, October 7 Traffic Camera Office - Traffic Camera Office v Treloar, Jessica. Melbourne Victoria Police - Jordan, G (42707) v Neilson, Jake Michael. Uni-Broadmeadows Victoria Police - Goro, E (44170) v Davis, Jordan. Uni-Broadmeadows Victoria Police - Mullen, T (43968) v Tunny, Rebecca. UniFawkner Victoria Police - Spratt, P (45094) v Foggie, Mathew. UniEltham Victoria Police - O'neil, M (45665) v Beriman, John Michael. Uni-Camberwell Victoria Police - Gicevski, D (43623) v Beriman, John Michael. Uni-Sunbury Victoria Police - May, J (32843) v Holland, David John. UniAvondale Heights Hume City Council - Bezanovic, R v Matei, Tom. Hume City Council Victoria Police - Tate, M (44908) v Lebdah, Ali. Uni-Moorabbin Victoria Police - Chalmers, J (41217) v Dimitriou, Andrew. CiuHume Hume City Council - Flint, J v Joestarr Homes Pty Ltd. Hume City Council Hume City Council - Flint, J v Shaaban, Khaled. Hume City Council Hume City Council - Flint, J v Pinnacle Building Pty Ltd. Hume City Council Hume City Council - Flint, J v Hidad, Rabab. Hume City Council Hume City Council - Flint, J v Mohit, Mohit. Hume City Council Hume City Council - Flint, J v Stefanidis, George. Hume City Council Hume City Council - Flint, J v Alinc, Tanner. Hume City Council Hume City Council - Flint, J v Alkan, Yaseman. Hume City Council Hume City Council - Flint, J v Merhi, Merhi. Hume City Council Hume City Council - Flint, J v Williams, Clint. Hume City Council Hume City Council - Flint, J v Hanna, Kaia. Hume City Council Hume City Council - Flint, J v Shafiq, Muhammad. Hume City Council Hume City Council - Flint, J v Jandreoski, Nikola. Hume City Council Hume City Council - Flint, J v Camilleri, Matthew. Hume City Council Victoria Police - Bozzacchi, P (44824) v Mustafaa, Mahmad. UniBroadmeadows Victoria Police - Jordan, R (42031) v Mccarthy, Greg. Fawkner Victoria Police - Keogh, B v Fosita, Brian. Ciu-Moreland Victoria Police - Rowe, J (43075) v Mcginty, Austin. UniFawkner Victoria Police - Gicevski, D (43623) v Beriman, John. UniSunbury Victoria Police - Free, M (29681) v Khan, Ali. Highway Patrol-Fawkner City Of Moreland - Gallo, M v Eskandari, Behnaz. City Of Moreland City Of Moreland - Gallo, M v Tilbrook, Justin Stewart. City Of Moreland City Of Moreland - Gallo, M v

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.

El-Asmar, Yvette. City Of Moreland City Of Moreland - Gallo, M v Dahren, Carl Douglas. City Of Moreland City Of Moreland - Gallo, M v Azzopardi, Mathew Luke. City Of Moreland City Of Moreland - Gallo, M v El-Dani, Fawaz. City Of Moreland City Of Moreland - Gallo, M v Khosa, Pavita. City Of Moreland City Of Moreland - Gallo, M v Martinez, Rosemarie Mattie. City Of Moreland City Of Moreland - Gallo, M v Jack, Tehressa. City Of Moreland City Of Moreland - Gallo, M v Walton, Kathryn Ellen. City Of Moreland City Of Moreland - Gallo, M v Hyde, Grace Avril. City Of Moreland City Of Moreland - Gallo, M v Kozik, Babi. City Of Moreland City Of Moreland - Gallo, M v Mekawy Industies Pty Ltd. City Of Moreland City Of Moreland - Gallo, M v Abou Eid, Zaynab. City Of Moreland City Of Moreland - Gallo, M v Bennett, Carolyn Maree. City Of Moreland City Of Moreland - Gallo, M v Seoud, Sam. City Of Moreland City Of Moreland - Gallo, M v Kane, Suzanne Patricia. City Of Moreland City Of Moreland - Gallo, M v Haley, Dillon John. City Of Moreland Victoria Police - Kerr, L (42592) v Karion, Afrime. Dru-Fawkner Victoria Police - Proud, B (41916) v Karion, Afrime. Broadmeadows Prosecutions Unit Victoria Police - Baker, B (41939) v Karion, Afrime. Public Order Response - Team Three Victoria Police - Gicevski, D (43623) v Beriman, John. UniSunbury Victoria Police - Gicevski, D (43623) v Beriman, John. UniSunbury Victoria Police - Franzi, N (42242) v Tenerezza, Riccardo. Dru-Fawkner Victoria Police - Maiwald, A (38235) v Holland, David. Frankston Prosecutions Unit Victoria Police - Gicevski, D (43623) v Beriman, John. UniSunbury Victoria Police - Little, S (36619) v Bates, Amberlee Julie. Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Papadopoulos, G (42668) v Khayre, Yusra. Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Papadopoulos, G (42668) v Khayre, Yusra. Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Maiwald, A (38235) v Holland, David John. Frankston Prosecutions Unit Victoria Police - Willoughby, P (39297) v Karion, Afrime. Highway Patrol-Nunawading ● Turn To Page 3

Local Briefs Offensive behaviour at Sunshine West

■ Brimbank Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team detectives are investigating two incidents where a man was seen inappropriately touching himself in Sunshine West last month. Both incidents occurred in the vicinity of Kororoit Creek Trail between Wright St and Derby Rd. During the first instance, two 17-year-old girls were out walking when they saw a man lying naked in the grass masturbating on Friday, September 11, about 3.20pm. The man followed them as they walked away towards Derby Rd where they lost sight of him. The second incident occurred on Monday September 21, where a male cyclist noticed a man following behind a female jogger and masturbating about 1.40pm. The bike rider was about to alert the 31year-old jogger as to what was occurring behind her and the offender ran off along Wright St. The man is perceived to be Asian in appearance, about 165cm tall with black hair cut in a short military style. He was wearing black shorts, a blue top and grey jacket. Police believe it is likely the man has targeted other women or teenage girls in the area and urge those people to contact Brimbank SOCIT. Any witnesses or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Lookout for Cody

● Cody Welsh ■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Cody Welsh. Warrants have been issued for the 22year-old’s arrest for thefts. He is known to frequent the Parkville and Melbourne areas. Investigators have released an image of Welsh in the hope someone may have information on his current whereabouts.

Roxburgh Pk alert ■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Roxburgh Park man Cengizhan Ibrahim Catak. A warrant has been issued for the 26-yearold’s arrest in relation to criminal damage and breaching a court order. He is described as 175cm tall with a thin build, black hair, and has an olive complexion. Investigators have released an image of Catak in the hope someone may have information on his current whereabouts. He is known to frequent the Noble Park and Roxburgh Park areas. Anyone who sights Catak or has information about his current whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Candidate does not want publicity

■ A candidate for public office on Moreland City Council has written to The Local Paper, “officially prohibiting” any material about him being published. Paul Failla, a candidate for the NorthEast Ward: “If The Local Paper newspaper continues to make any type of contact with me at any stage or publish my name with derogatory or commentary that will have an effect to my election campaign or any defamatory statements whatsoever, such action shall result to a claim for damages. Furthermore I have been directed to lodge a complaint with Newspaper Media Regulator immediately if my name appears on any of your publications.” In line with Mr Failla’s “warning”, The Local Paper has chosen not include his preelection statements to voters in our upcoming Meet The Candidates feature. No other candidates seeking the public’s vote have objected to publication of their statements.

Ticks & Crosses

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Wanted: St Albans angle ■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Paul Bresnan. The 52-year-old has two outstanding warrants for threats to kill and threats to inflict serious injury. Bresnan is described as 175cm tall, medium build with receding hair. Has been known to wear a toupee. He is known to frequent the Prahran or St Albans area. Investigators have released an image of Bresnan in the hope someone may have information on his current whereabouts. Anyone who sights Bresnan or has information about his current whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crime stoppersvic.com.au ● The Moreland City Council annual report 2019-20 has become available. The City’s website says “The report will be considered at the council meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. You can watch the live stream on our Facebook page.” This seems odd. Councils are not due to meet until after the elections.

● Lyla Farage Police are appealing for public as sistance to help locate missing teen ager Lyla Farage. The 16-year-old was last seen in Sunshine West on September 21. Lyla is described as 160cm tall with a slim build, blonde hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information about Lyla is asked to contact Keilor Downs Police Station on 9365 3333.

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● Paul Bresnan

● Nicholas Mayes, 16

Sex assaults in Altona Meadows ● Hayley Fisher There is a western suburbs link to the Police appealing for public assistance to help locate Box Hill woman Hayley Fisher. The 27-year-old is wanted for questioning in relation to home invasion, false imprisonment and assault offences that occurred in Box Hill between September 23-24. Fisher is described as being about 165cm tall, with a slim build and long brown hair with blonde highlights. She is known to frequent Box Hill and Melbourne’s western suburbs. Investigators have released an image of Fisher in the hope someone may have information on her current whereabouts.

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Readers’ contributions to the ‘Ticks & Crosses’ column are welcomed. Send your contribution to: editor@LocalPaper.com.au Contributions will be published at the sole discretion of the Editor.

■ Police are investigating multiple reports of sexual assault incidents in Altona Meadows last Thursday (Oct. 1). Investigators have been told a man on a black electric bike rode past three women as they were walking along the Skelton Creek Trail between 3.30pm-4pm. The unknown male sexually assaulted the women before riding off. No words were exchanged but the male did look back at all three victims and is described as having a slim build, tall, and aged in his early 20s. He was wearing a face mask, dark pants, jumper and a black motorbike helmet. Anyone who witnessed the incident or with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au ● Readers from across Moonee Valley have the opportunity to share thoughts and recommendations at the online Book Chat facilitated by the Council. The sessions are led by Led by Jennie Moulder from the Libraries team.

■ Buses and coaches will replace trains on the Craigieburn, Seymour and Shepparton lines as maintenance works take place this week. Buses will replace trains between North Melbourne and Craigieburn stations from 8.20pm on Wednesday (Oct. 7) until last service on Sunday (Oct. 11). During the works, Metro Trains will carry out maintenance including platform renewal at Oak Park Station and general track maintenance at Gaffney St, Pascoe Vale.

Court Lists

Broadmeadows link to lad ■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing teenager Nicholas Mayes. The 16-year-old was last seen in Doncaster East on September 19. Police and family have concerns for his welfare due to his age and the length of time he has been missing. Nicholas is known to frequent the Broadmeadows and Melbourne CBD areas. He is described as being about 165cm tall with a medium build and brown hair. Police have released an image of Nicholas in the hope someone recognises him and can provide information regarding his current whereabouts. Anyone with information about Nicholas’s whereabouts is asked to contact Doncaster Police Station on 8841 3911.

Craigieburn line works this week

● Skelton Creek Trail. Photo” Hobsons Bay Council File Image

● From Page 2 Victoria Police - Rowe, J (43075) v Erol, Guven. Uni-Fawkner Victoria Police - Rickwood, T (36226) v Karion, Afrime. Diu-Fawkner Victoria Police - Hoare, J (44811) v Polimeni, Roberto. Uni-Torquay Victoria Police - Field, S (41228) v Saunders, Ashlea. Highway Patrol-Fawkner Community Corrections Centre - Saxton, C v Mustafaa, Mahmad. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Craig-Smith, J (43576) v Barnett, Aaron. Uni-Eltham Victoria Police - Perkins, H (40906) v D'angelo, Jasmine. Highway PatrolFawkner Victoria Police - Kaminski, J (36875) v Lever, Gary William. Uni-Sunbury Victoria Police - Poulopoulos, C (42417) v Lever, Gary William. Broadmeadows Prosecutions Unit Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Maaka, Zachary. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Community Corrections Centre - Saxton, C v Karion, Afrime. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Rinaldi, K (41957) v Ameenjan, Marwan. Uni-Craigieburn Victoria Police - Ong, J (44147) v Bombardieri, Stephen Graham. Pcet-Heidelberg Victoria Police - Birrell, H (41962) v Jenkin, Adam. Dru-Fawkner Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Sterling, Andrew. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Community Corrections Centre Fitzpatrick, R v Goldburg, Steven. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Brannigan, T (37002)v Cope, Daniel. Purana Taskforce Community Corrections Centre Markovski, S v Lever, Gary William. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Matthews, L (41008) v Zeherovic, Eldin. Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Powell, A (38394) v Fitu, Falefitu. Uni-Craigieburn Victoria Police - Egan, S (42295) v Petrolo, Diana. Hume Victoria Police - Turner, C (41760)v Goldberg, Steven. Hume Victoria Police - Jolley, J v Kumas, Omer. Uni-Preston Victoria Police - Modica, S v Cope, Daniel. Uni-Moonee Ponds Victoria Police - Lawrence, C v Burns, Luke. Uni-Flemington Victoria Police - Hefferman, L (40946) v Field, Hannah. Uni-Melbourne East Victoria Police - Butcher, P v Siviloglou, Evan. Operations Response Team Two Victoria Police - Panoschi, D (37052) v Bombadieri, Stephen. Heidelberg Prosecutions Unit Victoria Police - Browne, G (39176) v Bombadieri, Stephen. Highway PatrolGreensborough Community Corrections Centre - Saxton, C v Mustafaa, Mahmad. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Wood, M v Challa, Natneal. Uni-Reservoir Victoria Police - Gicevski, D (43623) v Beriman, John Michael. Uni-Sunbury Community Corrections Centre Naumovska, N v Ibrahim, Dolovan. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Bagdas, Sinem. Office Of The Chief Commissioner

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● Professor Brett Sutton, Chief Health Officer, pictured this week. The rolling daily average case ■ Victoria recorded nine new Williamstown. The other six cases of Coronavirus on Monday, cases remain under investigation. number is calculated by averagOf Monday’s nine new cases, ing out the number of new cases with the total number of cases at there are four cases in Casey and over the past 14 days. 20,220. The overall total has increased single cases in Greater The average number of cases by 11 due to two cases being re- Dandenong, Hobsons Bay, Hume, Whittlesea and Greater diagnosed in the prior 14 days for classified. Three of Monday’s nine new Shepparton. metropolitan Melbourne was 11.6 There were no new deaths and regional Victoria was 0.3. cases have been linked to known outbreaks or are considered com- from COVID-19 reported since on The rolling daily average case Monday. To date, 806 people have plex cases. number is calculated by averagdied from coronavirus in Victoria. These are linked to the The average number of cases ing out the number of new cases Butcher’s Club Chadstone Shopping Centre outbreak, with single diagnosed in the prior 14 days for over the past 14 days. cases linked to Corrigan Produce metropolitan Melbourne is 11.6 The total number of cases from Farms Clyde North and Coles and regional Victoria is 0.3. an unknown source in the prior14 days is 13 for metropolitan Melbourne and zero for regional Victoria. ■ Active aged care outbreaks with the highest active case numbers were as follows: The 14-day period for the ■ Estia Aged Care Facility Keilor: 28 active (total cases: 47) source of acquisition data ends 48 ■ Opal Hobsons Bay Aged Care Facility Altona North: 11 active hours earlier than the 14-day pe(total cases: 46) riod used to calculate the new case ■ Edenvale Manor Aged Care Facility Keilor East: 11 active (total average due to the time required cases: 23) ■ Embracia Moonee Valley Aged Care Facility: 8 active (total cases: to fully investigate a case and as80) sign its mode of acquisition. ■ Baptcare Wyndham Lodge Community Werribee: 4 active (toIn Victoria as at Mondaye: tal cases: 260) ■ 4275 cases may indicate com■ Doutta Galla Aged Services Woornack: 2 active (total cases: 60) munity transmission – an increase ■ Mercy Place Parkville: 2 active (total cases: 104) of one sinceSunday ■ 227 cases are currently active in Victoria ■ In Victoria there was one active case in residential disability ■ 30 cases of coronavirus are in accommodation: hospital, including three in intenTotal resident cases: 0; Total Staff cases: 1 Active cases in NDIS homes: 1 (0 residents) sive care Active cases in ‘transfer’ homes (State regulated/funded): 0 (0 ■ 19,126 people have recovered residents) from the virus Active cases in state government delivered and funded homes: 0 A total of 2,754,516 test results have been received which was an increase of 9,023 since Sunday ■ Non-aged care outbreaks with the highest number of active cases Of the 227 current active cases included: in Victoria: ■ 24 active cases are currently linked to The Butcher Club– ■ 223 are in metropolitan Chadstone outbreak (total cases: 24) Melbourne under the Second ■ 6 active cases are currently linked to the Springvale shared accommodation outbreak (total cases: 8) Step of theroadmap ■ 6 active cases are currently linked to Electra Park Medical Cen■ 4 are in regional local governtre Ashwood (total cases: 6) ment areas under the Third Step ■ 4 active cases are currently linked to Alfred Hospital (total cases: of the roadmap 12) Colac Otway had one active ■ 3 active cases are currently linked to the Casey community outcase and Greater Geelong, break (total cases: 45) ■ 3 active cases are currently linked to Western Health Sunshine Greater Bendigo and Ballarat (total cases: 3) have no active cases. Of the total cases: ■ 18,825 cases are from metro■ The New Daily reported yesterday (Tues.) that about one in 10 politan Melbourne, while 1195 people around the world is likely infected with the Coronavirus. are from regional Victoria The World Health Organisation said so in its latest update. Total cases included 9643 men That’s hundreds of millions of people more than the current tally and 10,563 women of about 35 million, WHO emergency operations chief Mike Ryan Total number of healthcare told the UN health agency’s executive board. workers: 3541, active cases: 29 “Our current best estimates tell us that about 10 per cent of the global population may have been infected by this virus,” Dr Ryan There were 77 active cases resaid. lating to aged care facilities

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■ The Victorian Government is doubling an assistance payment for those experiencing significant financial hardship as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, as part of a $50 million program to make sure people are not “falling through the cracks”. The Government has commissioned the Red Cross to provide financial assistance, information and referrals to those doing it tough during the pandemic who are not eligible for Commonwealth support or the International Student Emergency Relief Fund. People living in Victoria with limited income or savings who are on temporary or provisional visas and undocumented migrants are now able to apply for a payment of up to $800 per person – helping them out with living expenses while things are tough. Those who have already received a payment under the program will be eligible for a $400 top up on their original payment. Families may be eligible for more, depending on how many people are in the family and their individual circumstances. Payments begin to flow within five days of a correctly completed application being received. Applicants may be eligible for an additional payment after eight weeks if they are continuing to experience financial hardship. The Brotherhood of St Laurence is working with community organisations to identify people who may be eligible and support them to apply. The vital program has already delivered 6588 Extreme Hardship Support Program payments, worth over $3.3 million, supporting 8,341 individuals. The program has also connected around 20,000 people with other Victorian government supports, including rent relief, international student support, local food relief services, health protection advice and mental health support. The Extreme Hardship payment builds on other Victorian Government announcements to support the vulnerable during this global crisis, including the $45 million International Student Emergency Relief Fund. “We have supported Victorian workers with a $450 selfisolation payment, meaning those who have to miss a shift by staying home to wait on a coronavirus test result aren’t out of pocket as a result,” said a Government representative. “We also established a $1500 payment for workers who can’t earn an income because they have to isolate or quarantine at home, which is now funded by the Commonwealth.” Find out more about the Extreme Hardship Support Program and other support available at: https://www.dhhs. vic.gov.au/financial-supportcoronavirus-covid-19

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ARIES: (March 21- April 20) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 3-1-6-9 Lotto Numbers: 12-23-25-34-37-41 A secret romance may thrill you; however in the light of day you might decide not to continue. Helping others may bring less financial benefits than you expected. TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Russet Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 5-1-4-7 Lotto Numbers: 1-4-9-18-29-35 A family member may need special attention which could put a strain on your relationship with a loved one. Unexpected events could turn out surprisingly well for you. GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 2-1-4-1 Lotto Numbers: 10-21-23-30-37-40 Don't expect miracles over the next few months. However, you may need to look into your domestic affairs more closely and an opportunity could arise to establish rapport on most issues. CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Black Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 3-1-6-4 Lotto Numbers: 5-11-14-22-31-33 This period could be either very romantic or very creative - however don't antagonize your loved ones. A very dear friend could come up with some very helpful advice - for a change, take it. LEO: (July 23- August 22) Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 4-7-1-3 Lotto Numbers: 2-15-26-32-33-44 Changing your work pattern could help your creative flow and also it's a good time to promote your ideas to someone who is in a position to help further your interests. VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 2-2-6-8 Lotto Numbers: 4-9-20-28-33-35 Push towards property or house gains as there is a good chance that you could be getting married or starting families. LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Beige Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 3-1-6-2 Lotto Numbers: 3-9-17-27-32-36 Family and friends will be there for you and a loved one could bring welcomed news. Social activities will be very rewarding. SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Purple Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 5-7-1-4 Lotto Numbers: 8-14-25-30-40-42 Don't let your pride or ego make a solution to a work or family problem take longer than necessary to be solved. There will soon be a big improvement in your finances. SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20) Lucky Colour: Aqua Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 7-1-6-5 Lotto Numbers: 9-11-2123-34-36 Be very cautious around people you don't know. Luck is on your side. There is a link between you and a secret romance and it is wiser not to tell anyone at the moment. CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 6-1-5-9 Lotto Numbers: 20-25-26-38-41-45 Your romantic interests could be taking up too much of your time and your work is suffering. Joint financial affairs should prosper and for most a lucky financial upswing is indicated. AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Navy Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1-7-3-4 Lotto Numbers: 18-22-31-37-42-43 A delay in a career expectation could dampen your spirits - however, things will start to happen very soon. A long time romance could be headed for the altar. PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Aqua Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 5-1-4-8 Lotto Numbers: 2-10-26-33-36-40 A visitor could bring unexpected news. Property transactions should bring profits. Don't expect to be able to please everyone over the next few weeks.

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■ Investigators from Fawkner Wayward Taskforce have released CCTV footage in relation to an aggravated home invasion that occurred in Flemington earlier this year. Investigators have been told seven occupants were at a Princes St home when four male offenders gained entry to the property about 8pm on July 20. The offenders, who were armed with knives

and baseball bats, threatened the occupants before ransacking the house and attempting to steal laptops and phones. It’s believed the offenders then fled by jumping the rear fence, dropping all the items before being picked up by a car on a nearby street. The offenders were perceived to be African in appearance and aged in their 20s. www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Hit-run at Point Cook ■ Police are appealing for information following a hit-run crash in Point Cook.. Investigators understand the driver of a Holden sedan was driving erratically along Saltwater Promenade just after 2pm on Tuesday September 8 when he lost control and crashed into a light pole. The impact caused the pole to fall on a Commodore wagon which was travelling behind the Holden at the time. The male occupant of the wagon was not injured but his vehicle was extensively damaged. The driver of the sedan did not stop following the crash and was last seen driving north along Saltwater Promenade. Police have released images of the Holden sedan in the hope anyone with information will come forward. Werribee Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash,

● Footage on the vehicle in the Point Cook hit-run or anyone who man have dash 000 or file a confidential report cam or CCTV of the vehicle online at www.crime prior to the collision to contact stoppersvic.com.au Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 - Contributed

New pitch at Coburg ■ Hosken Reserve in Coburg North will be home to a new synthetic soccer pitch, allowing more football club participants, local schools, women and girls and wider diverse community to access to modern, safe and inclusive facility. The new sporting facility will include 100lux LED lighting, a shock pad and low-level fencing. The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)-accredited synthetic surface will contribute to the low-maintenance, droughtresistant and durable all year-round facility – able to withstand up to 10 years of wear and tear. The new pitch will support field usage of up to 70 hours per week, which is double that of a standard grass field. Moreland Mayor Cr Lambros Tapinos said it is important that Council continues to create high quality, state-of-the-art sporting facilities for the Moreland community to enjoy. “Having quality open space and sporting facilities enhances the liveability of our city as we welcome more residents to Moreland,” said Cr Tapinos. “Well designed and accessible sporting facilities also encourage our community to stay

● Lambros Tapinos, Moreland Mayor active, healthy and connected.” Moreland Council has committed $900,000 to the project as part of the Sport and Active Recreation Strategy 2019. A $500,000 grant secured through the Victorian Government’s World Game Facilities Fund and a $50,000 contribution from Pascoe Vale Football Club will see the project become a reality. The final design for the facility was due to go to tender last month and construction of the new soccer pitch will begin in January.

Local Briefs Shooting charge ■ Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged a man following a non-fatal shooting in Dallas last week. The 29-year-old Macleod man was arrested at an address in Armstrong Creek in relation to the alleged shooting on Benalla St just after 12.30pm on Monday, September 28. He has been charged with reckless conduct endangering life, common law assault, intentional cause injury, prohibited person possess firearm, use firearm (discharge bullet at premises) and drive whilst suspended. The victim, a 40-year-old Dallas man sustained a gunshot to the lower body and was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries where he remains. A 29-year-old Armstrong Creek woman was also arrested in relation to the shooting however she has been released pending further enquiries. The Macleod man was due to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court. The pair have also been charged with breaching the Chief Health Officer’s directions after being found to be further than 5km outside their residential addresses.

Car jacking pair ■ A man and woman have been arrested following a carjacking and subsequent pursuit in Melbourne’s west. It is alleged a food delivery driver had just returned to his vehicle after dropping an order in Faye St, Melton just after 9pm, when a man threatened him with a weapon and pulled him from his vehicle. Investigators have been told two men then entered his vehicle before fleeing. Police later spotted the car in the vicinity of Barries Rd just after midnight, where a short pursuit was initiated before being abandoned. The car continued to be monitored by Police and a female passenger was observed leaving the vehicle in a nearby carpark. A 28-year-old Melton woman was arrested in the car park a short time later. The car was eventually abandoned on Bittern St with the driver being arrested at a Plover St residence after attempting to flee on foot. The driver, a 26-year-old Melton West man, has been charged with seven offences including aggravated carjacking with an offensive weapon, theft of motor vehicle, conduct endangering serious injury, dangerous driving while being pursued by Police, and other driving related offences. He was expected to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court. The passenger was released pending further enquiries. Police continue to investigate this incident, anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Car set alight ■ Moreland Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for information after a stolen car was set alight in Brunswick East. Police have been told the 2016 Toyota 86 model car was stolen from Lalor on Tuesday August 4 sometime between 10am and 8.45pm. The car was then driven to Little Miller St, a dead-end road which opens up to Balfe Park, and set alight. It is believed the offender in the stolen car was joined by another man, who travelled independently to the location, before they both set the car on fire about 9.10pm. The pair were then seen to run off through the park and it’s believed they left the scene in another vehicle. Investigators believe one of the men may have been injured at the time of lighting the fire. The driver of the stolen car is described as having a thin to medium build, aged possibly early to mid-20s, has short dark hair and a short beard. He was wearing a cap, down jacket which was possibly blue in colour, skinny leg tracksuit pants and sneakers. www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Victorian Arts Yarra Valley Opera Festival Weekdays: 5pm - 5.30pm from Monday October 19. Ariarchitecture a pop-up series taking place on private properties of architectural significance in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. Usually hidden from sight, these homes will be the backdrop for young artists dinging arias from contemporary operas - merging structure, materials, light, landscapes with story-telling, music and beautiful voices. ★ Friday October 23 8pm - 9pm. Blurring the lines between opera, jazz, rock, music theatre and pop, Gertrude Opera is presenting a 2016 vocal work by young Australian creators, Nicholas Gentile, composer and Lincoln Hall librettist - in an 'empty chairs at empty tables' cabaret format. ★ Saturday October 24. 7pm - 8pm Kate Kelly Giving voice to Ned's sister Kate, and originally performed nine years ago in Forbes NSW as a solo song cycle, Gertrude Opera is bringing this Australian chamber opera by Merill Findlay (librettist) and Ross Carey (composer) to life with three singers, accordian, violin, cello and clarinet. A logistical feat, with the three principal singers in different states (Tasmania, Sydney and Melbourne). ★ Sunday October 25 7pm - 8pm Q&A Style Forum hosted by RACV Healesville Country Club. Opera and the nature of work - is it a real job? With a panel of distinguished experts on economics, law and the arts, looking forward to answering your burning questions and engaging in discussion around the future of opera and the industry. With a surprise pop-up to finish. Optional add-on various times from Saturday October 17 Sunday October 25. Onsite Opera's To My Distant Love A one-to-one via telephone immersive experience. A choice of soprano, tenor or baritone to engage with, in live audio performance of Beethoven's To My Beloved (An die feme Geliebte) . Gertrude Opera's first collaboration with any-based onsite opera. Yarra Valley Opera Festival 17-19 MacIntyre Lane 'Olinda-Yarra', Yering http://www.yarravalleyoperafestival.com.au - Peter Kemp

National Gallery Queer: New Exhibition reveals untold stories from the NGV Collection. Opening in 2021, Queer is a landmark, Australian-first exhibition that will explore the NGV Collection through the queer lens and celebrate thee rich, diverse and sometimes untold stories that emerge. Spanning five galleries and featuring more than 300 artworks across historical eras and cultures, the exhibition will be the most comprehensive theme presentation of artworks relating to queer stories ever mounted in an Australian art institution. Season: December 10, 2021. - June 2022. National Gallery of Victoria 180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne - Peter Kemp

Showbiz News More local content ■ K-Rock afternoon shows will now air 3pm-7pm weekdays with a renewed focus on delivering local content for the region, while helping those commuting listeners fighting the Melbourne traffic to connect a with their local community from the comfort of their cars. The Departure Lounge is hosted by Stampsy and Josh .

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THE DOOR AND OTHER UNCANNY TALES

■ The Door and Other Uncanny Tales (NineStar Press) by Melbourne essayist and author, Dmetri Kakmi, represents his first fullscale exploration of the literary gothic. The stories in this collection draw the reader into a psycho-sexual vortex in which fantasy and reality collapse to create nightmarish worlds from which there is no escape. They are powerfully charged, dream-like explorations of violence, neglect, regret and the need for love, graced with poetic elegance, and said to be disturbing tales that push boundaries. Living paintings, spectral children, cannibal serial killers, lost souls, haunted houses, and ancient evil proliferate in The Door. Combined with Dmetri Kakmi’s gothic imagination and mordant humour, the result is fiction that is provocative and unsettling. This collection contains three new and three previously published stories, including the acclaimed Haunting Matilda , The Long Lonely Road and The Boy by the Gate. Most stories are set in Australia, though The Long Lonely Road is set on the island of Tenedos in Turkey, where Kakmi grew up, and centres on a Muslim boy. The main character of the novella, The Door, which lends its name to the collection, is Greek and homosexual. Some stories have queer characters, most do not. Several stories have female main characters. Putting the collection together gave Kakmi pause for thought. “Where do stories come from? The best I can do is to say they come from an unconscious urge inside the author and find sentience on the page,” Kakmi says. “Often you do not know what you are writing about until someone—a friend, a reader or a critic—draws your attention to the subject matter. For instance, when my first book Mother Land was published a reviewer said it was about how violence can affect a community like a virus and spread to the most unlikely individuals. ‘Is it?’ I thought. When I looked closely, I saw that on some level it is. I just did not realize it at the time. “The act of violence runs through everything I write. For me it is the ultimate existential ques-

● Melbourne author Dmetri Kakmi tion. I am attracted and repelled by it.” Kakmi says that the other thing that links these stories is children, often in dire situations. “Given my upbringing at a volatile time in Turkish history, it is inevitable I keep going back to the locus, trying to understand what happened in the Grimm’s fairy tale of my childhood, and why? Kakmi’s best known works are Mother Land (2008), his memoir of growing up in 1960s Turkey, which was published to widespread acclaim in Australia, England and Turkey, and the children's anthology, When We Were Young (2007). His essays and short stories appear in a number of anthologies. The Door and Other Uncanny Tales is published by Nine Star Press. www.NineStarPress.com - Cheryl Threadgold

Romeo and Juliet ■ ‘Two households ...’ so opens one of Shakespeare’s most-loved plays, Romeo and Juliet. In this Globe Theatre production, Romeo (Nathan Welsh) and Juliet (Charlotte Beaumont) present the prologue themselves; a spoiler that chronicles the doom-laden tragedy about to enfold them. Not quite the Baz Luhrmann version, but this 90-minute production is determinedly directed by Michael Oakley to appeal to younger generations. Deliberately cast with a 50/50 gender split, some traditionally male roles are played by female actors. While the dialogue is 1590s Elizabethan, the costumes place it firmly in retro 1980s. There’s also comedy before the plot darkens. In Verona, two wealthy families, the Montagues and the Capulets bear an ‘ancient grudge’ resulting in street battles between the two rival gangs. At a ball, Juliet Capulet, sparkling in silver,

meets heartthrob, Romeo Montague. It’s love at first sight for these two headstrong teenagers; ‘star cross’d lovers’ determined to be together. Juliet is the driving force in this relationship. Passionate and exuberant, you can see her imagination taking over, all her romantic daydreams coming true. Her father, Lord Capulet (Stuart Bowman), railing against his defiant, ungrateful daughter who is betrothed to no less than a prince, only deepens Juliet’s determination. Secretly married to Romeo, Juliet hatches a foolproof plan. But, as luck would have it, the scheme unravels, and we already know that it’s not going to end well. Available to watch for free at the Globe Theatre Youtube channel until February 2021, this production is a great way to introduce the family to Shakespeare: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=wFBWXRqa7Gs - Review by Kathryn Keeble

● Cast of Noyews Fludde Photo: Ponch Hawkes ■ Victorian Opera is throwing a party. In a virtual sense, of course, due to current COVID-19 restrictions. But that isn't stopping the state opera company from celebrating its 15-year anniversary. The company was founded on October 6, 2005, under the visionary leadership of late conductor Richard Gill, and continues strongly today under another Richard, Artistic Director Richard Mills. Its first production was a family friendly version of Benjamin Britten's Noyes Fludde, performed by Victorian Opera's youth company. In that cast were several young potential stars, including the current conductor of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Nicholas Carter and now- international soprano Nicole Car. On a personal note, one of the other principals was my older son Edward Smith, who, along with his brother Christian, both had great performing opportunities with Victorian Opera before becoming professional singers. There are so many people in the last 15 years whose careers were started by Victorian Opera, and it has been a wonderful source of work for both emerging and established performers. And even in the current restricted time, the company is planning for the future. While the 2021 season won't be revealed until November, it will include four new operas, one of which is Parrwang Lifts the Sky by acclaimed Yorta Yorta soprano and composer, Deborah Cheetham. It tells the creation story of the sunrise, from the oral history of the Wathaurong people of Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula. It will be the 2021 Victorian Opera's Education Production, and will be livestreamed to thousands of school students across the state. The company has also announced the Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts Opera Prize, which is $50,000 to provide employment for emerging singers throughout 2021, and interested artists can submit applications now. Victorian Opera is also releasing a digital book, thirty-two over Fifteen: Victorian Opera's Commissioned Works 2005-2020, with an accompanying web series. Both are available at victorianopera.com.au "Victorian Opera celebrates this milestone at a particularly dark time. “We look back with pride on what we have achieved. We are committed to the long haul, to serve and delight our community, to bring performances and audiences together as a family, continuing to contribute to the wellbeing and quality of life of this great city of Melbourne and Victoria," Richard Mills said. As part of that extended family from the beginning, Happy 15thAnniversary, Victorian Opera. www.victorianopera.com.au - Julie Houghton

Media Flashes Sandy signs off ■ ABC NewsRadio breakfast presenter SandyAloisi has hosted her final radio shift. She tweeted: "Thanks everyone for all your kind words following my decision to leave theABC. “Looking forward to turning the 2.45am alarm off!It’s been a great ride." - Greg Newman

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Brighton Historic Photo Collection

● Brighton. (Valentine Series)

● Brighton Beach State School. 1924.

● The Welsh cottages at Brighton, reconstucted as ‘Pen-y-bryn’, the home of Lloyd Tayler, Brighton. Circa 1890

● Brighton Beach. 1870.

● Brighyton Orphan Asylum. Circa 1880.

● ‘Merton’, St Leonard’s College, Brighton. 1969.

● Brighton Post Ofice and Exchange. 1917-30.

● Brighton Surgery. New St, Brighton. 1959.

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

LA-based film directors move home

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

Out and About

Relocating to Australia

Plague worse than COVID

■ "I'm Free" said international Aussie film director, Rod Hardy who was released from his self-funded quarantine in Sydney last week. So many hard working Australian expats have moved back home to be with their loved ones during this global pandemic. America seems like it has lost control from the top down. Over 200,000 deaths and the future is not looking better. The whole world is waiting for a miracle. I hope it happens soon as more innocent lives will be lost. The world is now a much smaller place when the planes can safely fly to international routes. Aussie directors like Rod Hardy and Anthony Bowman will not only be adding their expertise and talent to the Australian film industry but they will also be looking a further opportunities abroad.

Relaxing soft drinks ■ The maker of Mountain Dew and other caffeinated soft drinks now wants to sell consumers a beverage that will help them relax and drift off to sleep. With tastes shifting away from sugary drinks, PepsiCo Inc. is about to start selling a beverage with L-theanine, which is an amino acid and FDA-approved supplement used for relaxation and usually found in green teas. Named ‘Driftwell’, the product was developed to ease angst and restlessness, according to Emily Silver, PepsiCo's vice president of innovation and capabilities for North America. "The need for relaxation has only increased during the pandemic," Silver said. The new drink is part of what the company calls a "functional" category of beverages that aim to help consumers with specific needs. With competition high and consumer interest in flagship soft drinks waning, beverage companies are exploring new formats. Coca-Cola Co., for example, is testing a new alcoholic drink based on the popular Topo Chico mineral water. And the industry is delving into drinks enhanced with CBD, a nonpsychoactive cannabis ingredient that companies say promotes relaxation without the high produced by marijuana.

■ Pope Francis strayed from his prepared remarks at his weekly Sunday Angelus overlooking St Peter's Square to scold his critics for gossiping, calling it a "plague worse than COVID" that seeks to divide the Catholic Church. The Pope did not mention any specific factions, but there are groups who strongly dislike this Pope, and in some cases even refuse to recognise him. He talked at length about the devil being the "biggest gossiper," trying to divide the church with his lies. "Please brothers and sisters, let's try to not gossip," he said. "Gossip is a plague worse than COVID. Worse. Let's make a big effort: No gossiping!"

Gang member released ● Pictured in West Hollywood at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites are Countdown Motion Pictures CEO Gavin Wood, Ramada Managing Directorf Alan Johnson and international film director Rod Hardy.

Social media survey

Name tags covered

■ Rochester Police Department officers have been given permission to cover up their names displayed on their tags to avoid harassment from left-wing protesters, who are screaming out their home addresses, kids' names and schools, and making taunting calls to their parents in front of them. They are also spreading personal information about the cops via social media. "The past couple of months officers names have been researched by protesters to put personal information out to the public, putting the safety of their families in jeopardy," said a statement from RPD Chief La'Ron Singletary, who announced his resignation earlier this week. "Officers have been allowed to remove their name tags in an effort to prevent their personal information from being spread on social media," Singletary added. Local radio show host and journalist Bob Lonsberry posted on Twitter: "Peaceful protesters have stood outside the Rochester Public Safety Building, read an officer's name off his uniform, tracked him down on their phones, and called his parents to taunt them or held up the phone to show the officer his home address and threaten to come after him there.

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■ If you are considering coming over for a holiday to see the stars later on in 2020, then I have got a special deal for you. We would love to see you at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, 8585 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood. I have secured a terrific holiday deal for readers of the Melbourne Observer and The Local Paper. Please mention 'Melbourne Observer' when you book to receive the 'Special Rate of the Day' for your advance bookings. Please contact Jennifer at info@ramadaweho.com Happy Holidays, Gavin Wood

■ New York state prison officials put a reputed MS-13 gang member back on the streets even though the feds ordered him held on a murder charge that carries the death penalty. Ever Morales-Lopez, 26, was granted early parole for a 2018 conspiracy conviction on Long Island and released from the medium-security Washington Correctional Facility in Comstock on Sept. 3, records show. But a federal arrest warrant for Morales-Lopez was lodged with the state after he was indicted in July, along with seven other reputed MS-13 members, on racketeering charges that cover six murders, two attempted murders and a kidnapping conspiracy, a law enforcement source familiar with his case said. The warrant was supposed to ensure he was transferred to federal custody to await trial instead of being sprung, the source said. Instead, the FBI didn't learn Morales-Lopez had been freed until Sept. 8 - five days after he was cut loose. But members of the FBI-Long Island Gang Task Force were able to track him down and bust him within 12 hours, the source said.

GavinWood

From my Suite at the Ramada Plaza Complex on Santa Monica Blvd

What’s dirty in your bathroom ■ It's actually the toothbrush holder. In a study in 2019 on household germs, conducted by the global public health and safety organization NSF International, researchers tested 30 surfaces, six of which were in the bathroom in 22 homes for the presence of bacteria, yeast and mold. While 27 per cent of toilet seats contained mold and yeast, 64 per cent of toothbrush holders did. Of the toothbrush holders, 27 per cent had coliform which is an indicator of potential faecal contamination and 14 per cent had staph. "The toothbrush holder often has many of the factors germs need," says Lisa Yakas, a microbiologist at NSF International. "It is dark, damp and not cleaned as frequently as it should be." But that doesn't mean you should freak out about your germy bathroom, says Sean Gibbons, an assistant professor at the Institute for Systems Biology, a non-profit research institution in Seattle. Coliform tests detect faecal contamination, but coliforms are not usually pathogenic.

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■ Instagram is the worst social media network for mental health and wellbeing, according to a recent survey of almost 1500 teens and young adults. While the photo-based platform got points for self-expression and self-identity, it was also associated with high levels of anxiety, depression, bullying and FOMO, or the "fear of missing out." Out of five social networks included in the survey, YouTube received the highest marks for health and wellbeing and was the only site that received a net positive score by respondents. Twitter came in second, followed by Facebook and then Snapchat with Instagram bringing up the rear. The Status Of Mind survey included input from 1,479 young people ages 14 to 24 from February through May of this year, people answered questions about how different social media platforms impacted 14 different issues related to their mental or physical health. There were certainly some benefits associated with social networking. All of the sites received positive scores for self-identity, self-expression, community building and emotional support, for example. YouTube also got high marks for bringing awareness of other people's health experiences, for providing access to trustworthy health information and for decreasing respondents' levels of depression, anxiety, and loneliness.

Doing it easy in jail ■ The his-and-hers California federal prisons where a judge has agreed to send Lori Loughlin and her husband to serve their upcoming sentences in the college admissions scandal are hardly Alcatraz. Both are low-security slammers within two hours of their $9.5 million mansion in a gated community west of Los Angeles. If approved by the federal Bureau of Prisons, Loughlin's new gated community will be the "Satellite Camp" of the Federal Correctional Institution in Victorville. The camp offers yoga, pilates and origami, as well as music lessons, including classes in saxophone, accordion, or ukulele, according to the facilities' inmate handbook. Cartoon drawing, crochet, leather craft and ceramics are also on offer. During her stay, the Full House star could also learn skills for a new career if her acting career is never revived including how to drive a forklift, repair bicycles or be a dental assistant, the handbook advises.

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Magazine ■ When I was a lot younger I went to the pictures to see Fred Astaire in many films - I was not a fan of his dancing but I loved to see him onscreen. As I grew older my tastes changed and I began to appreciate that this man was a brilliant dancer and I became a huge fan. My big regret was that I did not get to see him when he was in Melbourne to film On The Beach in 1959. These days I love to watch the old films with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers - that was when we had real family films. I went to a preview of a new Hollywood film recently and I felt as if I was at a porno movie - I ask myself how much lower can we sink and whatever happened to style and class? Frederick Austerlitz was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1899. His mother was born in America and his father emigrated from Austria. Fred was six years old when his father lost his job and the family moved to New York to concentrate on establishing Fred and his sister Adele as a juvenile vaudeville singing and dancing team. The youngsters were successful and changed their surnames to Astaire. By the time Fred was 18 they were appearing in Broadway shows and on London's West End. When Adele married in 1932 the team broke up and Fred began working with a new stage partner, Claire Luce.

Whatever Happened To ... Fred Astaire By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM Fred auditioned for RKO Pictures and after his screen test the famous comments were noted, "Can't act. Slightly bald. Also dances." Despite these comments RKO cast Fred opposite Joan Crawford in his first on screen appearance in the film Dancing Lady. He got fifth billing in Flying Down To Rio in 1933 - but it was the film that launched his career. The public loved Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers and wanted to see more of them dancing onscreen. Over the following 16 years Fred and Ginger made another nine films together which included Carefree, Follow The Fleet, The Gay Divorcee, Roberta, Shall We Dance, The Story Of Vernon and Irene Castle, Swing Time, Top Hat and The Barkleys Of Broadway.

● Fred Astaire He worked with his personal choreographer Hermes Pan and they developed original dancing routines for his films. Fred was a perfectionist and insisted working for long hours to get it right. He also liked to film the routines in one shot wherever possible. His classic films include Holiday Inn, Blue Skies, Easter Parade, Three Little Words and Royal Wedding. He married Phyllis Potter in 1933 and they had three children, Peter his stepson and their own two children Fred Jnr and Ava. Fred was

devastated when Phyllis passed away in 1954 at the age of 46. In his later years he continued to make television and film appearances. When he was in Melbourne in 1959 he played golf with Tony Charlton and joined Bruce Skeggs in the commentary box at the trots. Tony Perkins recalled happy times playing piano at the Showgrounds whilst Fred sang along during the filming breaks and my friend Bill Bennett appears in a scene with Fred in On The Beach. His final musical film was Finian's Rainbow in 1968. Fred married Robyn Smith, who was a jockey, in 1980 and they were very happy in his final years. FredAstaire died from pneumonia on June 22, 1987. His last request was to thank his fans for their years of support. In a final quote from Frank Sinatra - "I have only one thing to say about Fred: He could have been the classiest performer I have ever known in all my years in showbusiness." Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AW The Time Tunnel - Remember When Sundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens. And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon. www.innerfm.org.au

Cruise the Danube River and the Black Sea

■ Explore the imperial city of Budapest before sailing behind the former Iron Curtain on a luxury river cruise in September, 2021, along the Danube River to the Black Sea on a new fly-stay-and-cruise package released exclusively by Riviera Travel River Cruises and its Australian representative, small ship cruise specialist, Cruise Traveller. The cruise to the Black Sea is now one of the top-selling journeys for Riviera Travel River Cruises as more cruise lovers seek out alternative itineraries to explore lesser known European locations and enjoy new experiences away from the tourist hotspots. Cruise Traveller's exclusive 17night 'Hungary to the Black Sea' package begins on September 26, 2021, and includes three nights of pre-cruise accommodation in Budapest, a twoday transport-and-attractions pass in Budapest, a 14-night cruise along the Danube River from Budapest to the Black Sea and back and return flights from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth. Guests who book before December 31, 2020, will receive a free onboard drinks package. From the grand Hungarian capital of Budapest, with its historic outdoor hot baths and treasure trove of baroque, neoclassical, eclectic and art nouveau architecture, guests will sail aboard Riviera Travel River Cruises' five-star river ship, Robert Burns, east along the Danube through Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria to the mouth of the river on the Black Sea. Cruise highlights include the artnouveau capital of Belgrade, the sheer, limestone cliffs of the Iron Gates Gorge, the faded grandeur of Bucharest with its Paris-like ambience, the pristine, World-Heritagelisted Danube Delta, the fragrant pine forests of the Balkans, the ruined fortress and ancient churches of Pleven in Bulgaria, the old town port of Constanta on the Black Sea and the medieval Smederevo Fortress, lining the river in Serbia. Sixteen complimentary, guided excursions by coach and foot are included in the 14-night cruise. Including return flights, threenights of pre-cruise accommodation in Budapest, the 14-night cruise, excursions, a free drinks-package and onboard meals, the 17-night 'Hungary

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The Rattler

■ Two para-athletes qualified for next year's Paralympic Games launched the Mary Valley Rattler's new 'all access' carriage, providing special facilities for wheelchair- and other assisted-access passengers. Steven Elliott and Hannah Dodd were meant to have been returning from the Tokyo Paralympics at this time, after representing Australia in the Rollers and Gliders wheelchair basketball teams, but COVID-19 resulted in the postponement of the Paralympics to August 2021. The railway carriage dates back to 1924 and required extensive renovation and upgrading to make it railworthy for the Mary Valley Rattler steam train. with John Rozentals Internal and external panelling has to the Black Sea' package on Septem- been replaced, while windows, ber 26, 2021, is available from frames, doors and floors have been repaired, sanded, painted and var$10,795 per person twin-share. Phone Cruise Traveller on 1300 nished. The sympathetic restoration has 561 001 or visit www.Cruise been designed to preserve the Traveller.com.au changes throughout its history, while adding new access ramps to ensure an even wider cross-section of people ■ Spoil your senses, indulge your can experience the historic steam taste buds, and get up close to the train's journey through the Mary Valmagnificent wildlife, while exploring ley. some of Kangaroo Island's muchWhile built originally to house up loved attractions on SeaLink's new to 90 passengers on cross bench seats 'Kangaroo Island Sip & See Day in nine compartments, the new conTour'. figuration is a far more spacious 56 Operating every Tuesday, Thurs- seats, with four dedicated and fully day and Sunday until March 2021, this equipped wheelchairs spaces. fun-filled tour is priced from $256 per The restoration was undertaken in person twin-share. the Old Gympie Workshops by a loThis tour can be experienced as a cal carpenter, with the assistance day tour as a day-night package or as from a wide range of volunteers. part of the two-day 'Ultimate' tour. Visit www.maryvalleyrattler. All tours include return ferry trans- com.au fers and air-conditioned coach touring with a local Kangaroo Island driver/guide who will provide an informative and fun commentary ■ Fly free to Europe in 2022 and sail throughout the day. The overnight option includes the the turquoise-blue waters of the one-day tour plus pre-tour overnight Aegean and Mediterranean on three accommodation and a buffet break- back-to-back cruises aboard two of fast at Kangaroo Island Seafront Ho- the world's largest sailing ships as part tel Penneshaw, overlooking the mag- of three new fly-triple-cruise-and-stay packages released by Cruise Travelnificent Backstairs Passage. The tour also includes enjoy a two- ler. Two of the packages feature the course pub lunch in the soldier settle- Greek islands of Skopelos and Skiathos where the hit Abba music ment township of Parndana. movie, Mamma Mia, was filmed. Visit www.sealink.com.au

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OK. With John O’Keefe Where’s the beef?

● Burger King ■ Burger chains spend a lot of time sniping at one another, sometimes for the craziest reason. In California, Burger King has been pinged, and had their tvc banned because of a claim their beef comes from cows impregnated with a magic potion reducing the amount of Greenhouse gases emitted. Tests were conducted and the answer was - bulldust. Farmers and the general public took exception as did the Ad Police and Burger King retired hurt.

Word on the Street ■ AC/DC have been keeping a low profile of late but wherever they go they attract a crowd. They have been spotted in a European recording studio, and guess who were strutting their stuff –former vocalist Brian Johnson and drummer Phil Rudd, both had previously left the band. Rockers could be in the permanent line-up for a new release next month. Word on the street.

Remember When? ■ The sad passing of rocker Max Merritt brings back memories of his first gig in Oz when he toured with the Meteors in 1963. Max and band were big time across the ditch in New Zealand, they came to Oz as the support group to American cowboy/vocalist Sheb Wooley. Sheb who ? He sang The Purple People Eater. Sheb led a colourful life mainly as an actor in Westerns including High Noon, Rawhide and a string of spaghetti Westerns. Side hustles included being a rodeo horseman, married five times and sometimes C&W singer.

Under the hammer ■ Movie buff Bill Collins amassed a mammoth collection of items relative to movies of the past- 10,000 items in fact - autographs, props, pictures, DVDs, and so on. So many items it took Theodore Bruce Auctioneers and Valuers four years to catalogue all items. They will be offered for sale online starting October 18 for four sessions concluding November 29. If you’re into memorabilia then be watching, or be square.

Toilet time ■ A lady rang 3AW’s Tom Elliott and in conversation claimed she collected Chamber Pans and to date had 670 pans of all shapes, sizes and colours. Maybe that’s what caused the rush on toilet rolls. - 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 ENOLA HOLMES (2020/M/Netflix): "Stranger Things" star Millie Bobby Brown stars as Enola Holmes, teen sister of legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes, and when she discovers her mother missing, she sets off to find her, and along the way becomes a super-sleuth in her own right as she outwits her famous brother and unravels a dangerous conspiracy around a mysterious young Lord. Sprightly and relatively energetic late 19th century adventure yarn is driven by wit, charm and a sense of adventuresome fun that is sure to delight couch-bound amateur sleuths, but most notably by a standout cast that includes Superman's Henry Cavill as an emotionally effective Sherlock Holmes, Helena Bonham Carter as Eudoria Holmes, the eccentric and missing matriarch of the Holmes family and Sam Claflin as the more cold-stone-hearted Mycroft Holmes. Based on the popular Nancy Springer book series, period detail, production and costume design all fine, and even though its breaking the 4th wall "Fleabag" and "Ellery Queen" approach and the issue of female empowerment becomes a bit overbearing at times, this is ultimately a well intentioned and rewarding bubble-gum viewing experience. Stars: *** SEA FEVER (2019/MA15+/Google Play & AppleTV): Admirably effective low budget suspense-horror-mystery of the crew of a West of Ireland trawler who become marooned at sea, and soon find themselves fighting for their lives against a growing parasite in their water supply. Claustrophobic and isolated setting adds tremendously to the growing tension, and even though a bigger budget would have been an added bonus to the overall proceedings, there's lots to admire here as the stellar cast, the includes Dougray Scott, Connie Nielsen, Jack Hickey and Hermione Corfield, all make this a worthwhile experience. Openly borrowing and owing a lot to such classics as Ridley Scott's "Alien," James Cameon's "The Abyss" and John Carpenter's "The Thing," among others, this is a relatively gore-less but potently atmospheric nail-biter, and as a result, Irish writer-director Neasa Hardiman will be no doubt headed for bigger shores in Hollywood. Stars: *** RATCHED: Season One (2020/MA15+/Netfilx/8 Parts): Devilishly delightful origin story. set in 1947, of author Ken Kesey's "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" book and subsequent Oscar winning film character Mildred Ratched, who begins working as a nurse at a leading psychiatric hospital, but beneath her stylish exterior lurks a growing darkness. Co-executive produced by Michael Douglas, who produced the 1975 Oscar winning film "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest," and developed and co-executive produced by award winning "Feud" and "American Horror Story" front-man Ryan Murphy, this prequel to the literary and cinematic classics is a diabolically wicked, stylish, energetic, darkly comic, colourful and twisted experience from beginning to end. Overflowing with classic cinematic references, most notably the music of the great Bernard Herrmann from such classic thrillers as "Psycho," "North By Northwest," "Vertigo" and "Cape Fear," to name a few, Sarah Paulson commands every moment of her screen time with great intensity and manipulative exultation as Nurse Mildred Ratched, all the while remaining faithful in essence to Louise Fletcher's characterization and Oscar winning performance from the 1975 film, yet making it very much her own, and is aided by a stellar supporting cast the includes the scene stealing Judy Davis as Nurse Betsy Bucket, along with Jon Jon Briones, Sharon Stone, Amanda Plummer and Vincent D'Onofrio. Not for the squeamish, the eye popping colour palates, top shelf direction, editing, pacing, set and costume design and period detail, all combine to bring the AFI's Number # 5 Screen Villain of All Time to vibrant blood-letting life, a dark, funny and twisted excursion into fear that pushes many of our primal buttons, and with no doubt something even the great Alfred Hitchcock would have relished with his uniquely macabre slice on life. Stars: ***½

Rourke’s Reviews Miss Juneteenth ■ (M). 99 minutes. Opens in selected states October 8. Despite a number of overly familiar story beats, this flavourful, heartfelt drama offers up characters who deserve our time and attention, bolstered even more by two wonderful lead performances. Nicole Beharie stars as Turquoise Jones, a hard-working mother who is known across town as a former winner of the prestigious Miss Juneteenth pageant (created to help commemorate Emancipation Day, when slavery was officially ended on June 19, 1865), who is determined to enter her teenage daughter Kai (Alexis Chikaeze) in the contest. Kai isn't really interested in competing, but Turquoise is insistent, as the winner will be offered a full scholarship to the university of her choice. As her own life didn't work out as she would have liked, Turquoise is going to make sure Kai doesn't repeat the same mistakes. Miss Juneteenth nicely captures the world in which Turquoise and Kai inhabit, but some plot turns and character arcs are too easy to see coming, giving the overall story a predictable, deja-vu feel about it. Debutant writer-director Channing Godfrey Peoples obviously cares about her characters and where they may be heading, and makes sure the audience does to. Beharie and Chikaeze are simply terrific. RATING - ***

Yuko Takeuchi April 1 1980 September 27 2020. The film industry is in shock after celebrated star Yuko Takeuchi took her own life on September 27, aged only 40. Ms. Takeuchi is the fourth Japanese performer to commit suicide since May, after Sei Ashina (AI Collapse), Haruma Miura (The Eternal Zero), and Hana Kimura (Netflix's Terrace House), and really shows the heavy toll this pandemic is having on the mental health of so many people. Born in Urawa, Saitama, Japan, Ms. Takeuchi made her big screen debut in the 1998 drama Innocent World, followed almost immediately by her first TV appearance in the series Who Do You Think You Are? Ms. Takeuchi then landed a supporting role in Ring (1998), a huge box-office hit that would take the world by storm, spawning many sequels, spin-offs and remakes, and had a major influence on the horror genre for years. After appearing in TV shows such as

Friends (2000), Ms. Takeuchi got her first cinematic starring role in Yomigaeri : Resurrection (2002), which presented a compelling, unique twist on the zombie film, and proved to be a massive success right across Asia, and along with The Queen Of Lunchtime Cuisine, made her an actor in high demand. Notable films that followed were Night Of The Shooting Stars (2003), Heaven's Bookstore (2004 - playing two roles), and the muchloved Be With You (2004), which quickly lead to a TV incarnation in 2005, then a very good South Korean remake in 2018. After starring in Isao Yukisada's Spring Snow (2005), Ms Takeuchi delivered one of her best performances in the tender drama Dog In A Sidecar (2007), before teaming up with director Yukisada again in Closed Note (2007). Ms. Takeuchi was part of an impressive cast in the Hollywood-inspired Midnight Eagle (2007), but was handed a much better, recurring role in The Glorious Team Batista (2008) and The Triumphant Return Of General Rouge (2009), both of which are very entertaining. Ms. Takeuchi struck gold again in 2010 when she was cast as detective Reiko Himekawa in the TV movie Strawberry Night, which lead to a follow-up series in 2012 and a big screen movie in 2013. From 2010 onwards, Ms Takeuchi has chosen an impressive number of feature film projects, including Golden Slumber (2010), Flowers (2010), 1778 Stories Of Me And My Wife (2011), Hayabusa (2011), A Ghost Of A Chance (2011), Cape Nostalgia (2014), The Inerasable (2016), Creepy (2016), The Magnificent Nine (2016), and The Travelling Cat Chronicles (2018). Ms Takeuchi received critical acclaim for her performance in the Limited TV series Innocent Days (2018), and in particular for her terrific work in the Hulu-HBO series Miss Sherlock (2018), an absorbing gender variation on the classic Sherlock Holmes character. Ms Takeuchi's final TV appearance was the lead role in the legal drama Queen (2019). On the big screen, Ms Takeuchi's final films were A Long Goodbye (2019), The 47 Ronin In Debt (2019), and two Confidence Man features (spin-offs from the hit 2018 TV series), the latest, entitled Episode Of The Princess (released a few months ago), containing what really amounts to a cameo, but she is appropriately referred to as 'star'. Ms. Takeuchi was a wonderful actor, who had a truly luminescent on-screen presence. It is so sad to see her go in such tragic fashion, and will be sorely missed by many film fans right around the world. - Aaron Rourke

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ARIA Awards ■ The ARIAAwards will still proceed this year, but they'll look a little different. The event will take place at Sydney's The Star on November 25 without an audience, as the organisers look to celebrateAustralian music in a safe environment.

Memo stream ■ Memo Music Hall is announcing Kate Ceberano's return for a special one-off afternoon show and Live Stream event. "Memo is my favourite venue in Melbourne," says Kate. "When I play there I am truly energised, it's a venue that embraces original music and a strong musical connection with the audience." Sunday, October 18. Tickets at the Memo. https:// www.memomusichall.com.au/

Port Fairy move ■ Following news that Port Fairy Folk Festival 2021 had been cancelled due to the COVID pandemic, the Festival and Geelong Arts Centre presents Home Folk at 8pm on Friday (Oct. 9). Organisers say: “We are so proud to be celebrating extraordinary local talent in Home Folk, a special Port Fairy Folk Festival virtual event streamed live from the Geelong Arts Centre. The event is free to watch from geelongartscentre.org.au Featured artists will be three Festival favourites: Sal Kimber, Fenn Wilson and Van Walker who will each perform a 30minute set, bringing the Festival-vibes to your screens at home.

Vintage shows great promise ■ Shaw Wines is a family-ownedand-operated business located in Murrumbateman NSW, the heart of the Canberra cool-climate wine region - locally produced wines from the family's estate-grown fruit. The Shaw Family first moved to Murrumbateman over 30 years ago, and in 1998 purchased Olleyville, an historic 700-acre fine wool producing property dating back to the mid 19th century. The estate is truly a family affair headed by Graeme and Ann Shaw, who oversee the operation. Their two children, Tanya and Michael, are both fully employed in the family business as well as Tanya's husband Michael. The business, produces a full range of top quality estate grown fruit which has enabled the Shaw family to consistently make superbquality wines year after year. Located in a prime position at an elevation of around 640 metres within what is described as a coolclimate region, the estate is quite unique in that several of the sites, with appropriately sloping aspects and superb soils, have microclimates perfectly suiting the production of outstanding cabernet sauvignon. With around 70 acres of riesling, semillon, merlot, malbec, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon under vines, the property supplies Shaw Wines with its entire production and can lay claim to the fact that they produce 100 per cent estate-grown

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● Shaw Estate: truly a family affair WINE OF THE WEEK wines. In the last five years, Shaw 11.5 Beaumé and only the free-run Shaw Wines 2016 Reserve Wines has collected over 300 med- juice was used. Being high in acid, als and trophies from various Aus- the wine was kept to mature for a 'Merriman' Cabernet Sauvignon tralian and international wine couple of years prior to release. It ($65): Each vintage Graeme Shaw shows including the title of Best shows fresh lime and citrus, and selects his favourite red wine and Australian Cabernet Sauvignon has a more rounded palate than an gives it the title of 'Merriman' in honour of pioneer George from the London International early-release riesling. championed the Wine Challenge in 2018. Blue Pyrenees Estate 2018 Sec- Merriman who Murrumbateman reWINE REVIEWS tion One Shiraz ($38): Dark fruits cool-climate gion through the production of Shaw Wines 2017 Reserve cinnamon mingle with toasty world-class wool. The 2016 vintage 'Isabella' Riesling ($40): Isabella and Anderson was born in 1919 and vanillin oak and a long-lasting pep- is showing great promise and will lived and worked on the Olleyville pery and spicy tannin finish. The be good for cellaring for many years property until her retirement in red is medium- to full-bodied, with to come. Match with prime lamb. firm tannin, fruit vibrancy and many NOTE: Potential travellers 2007. The 2017 vintage was set up by possible food matches, including should check the status of individual good winter rain and a cooler my suggestion of roast beef with events and establishments with regard to the coronavirus outbreak. spring. The grapes were picked at country vegetables.

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Classy field for the Guineas ■ Exciting New Zealand three-year-old colt Mo'unga, a recent winner of the Dulcify quality at Rosehill , heads the charts in a lead-up to the running of the Caulfield Guineas to be run at Caulfield on Saturday (Oct. 10). He made it three wins from his only three starts, when he beat some smart horses against him, the likes of Global Quest, who ran second to him in the Dulcify. That was over1500 metres, and the "old mile" here, will suit him right down to the ground. He seems quite comfortable on any sort of ground winning the Dulcify on a soft 5. He won on a heavy 10 on the Gold Coast, then scored on a good three track at Newcastle, so he is versatile. He is with the master trainer, Chris Waller, at Randwick, who knows how to put the polish on them. Mo'unga is being quoted at around the $5 mark, and represents good value, as he is all class. Right behind him in the betting on the Guineas is the smart Hawkes team trained youngster, in ● Glenfiddich. Racing Photos. Olekirk. ping up to the 1600m metre trip. Next is the It's been mentioned that he and his Mick Price-Michael Kent junior trained colt, stablemate, North Pacific, have been valued at Cambourne, after two wins on end, ran a cred$25 million each, it's a bit rich, but they are top itable fourth in the Guineas, and was well supnotch. ported. Ole Kirk, by the prolific sire Written TyHe's by the great sire, the late Redoute's coon, made up for two unlucky seconds at his Choice, and has an advantage being trained on previous starts, and won in good style from his the track and could be a place bet. stablemate, North Pacific,and King's Legacy, Tagaloa, a winner of the Blue Diamond earwho improved on his previous outing. lier in the year, may be feeling the pinch after a Ole Kirk, in winning the coveted Golden Rose very hard run first up against fellow three-yearStakes over the 1400 metre trip, has now raced olds. seven times for two wins and four placings, a He took on the older horses in the Sir Rupert model of consistency. Clarke Stakes, which proved a bit rich for the There has been good money for the Peter promising colt. Moody trained Glenfiddich, of which he is also His trainers, Trent Busuttin and Natalie an owner. Young have a high opinion of the son of Lord His win in the Stutt Stakes was good, and the Kanaloa, a Japanese stallion, from the Japastable are even thinking of having a go in the nese mare, Vasilissa. Cox Plate. It's commonly known that Moody has a big opinion of the colt and they will be among these fighting it out in the Guineas, come October10. The nice-looking colt, King's Legacy, with the Snowden pair, Peter and his son Paul, were pleased with the run, the way he finished off on a hot pace set by the ill-fated Rothfire, who broke down badly. The 1600 metre trip of the Caulfield Guineas will suit the big strider, and if he can be a little closer on the pace, he could be hard to run down. He is being quoted at around $8, and represents good value especially for the place, two to one for your money. North Pacific is one I have had my eye on for some time before his first race. He rattled home behind his stablemate Ole Kirk, to run second in the Golden Rose, and is being touted like his stablemate at $25 million. I am a big rap for the son of Brazen Beau, who will eat up the 1600 metres of the Caulfield the Guineas Prelude taking his record to four wins out of five starts, with his unplaced run full Guineas with his powerful strides. I am confident that he can turn the table of merit, after being badly checked when coming home hard. around with his partner, Ole Kirk. The Team feel he will be hard to beat stepThe Ben Hayes-Tom Dabernig trained, colt, Crosshaven made it two on end at Caulfield in

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On the next line is the Ben Hayes-Tom Dabernig trained Aysar, who had won his first two, but had no luck in the Guineas Prelude. They were coming hard near the finish and with chances all around, he copped it. Another consistent performer is Amish Boy, who after running a good second up the straight six behind the smart colt, Doubtland, who is with the Hawkes team He followed that up with a big run in the Guineas Prelude, with another good second. He is the powerful stable of Ciaron Maher and David Eustace and is pretty smart. The early favorite for the Guineas, the promising Flying Award, with Danny O'Brien's team and never went an inch at Caulfield in the Prelude, and his rider, Damien Oliver eased right out of the race in the straight to finish tailed off. Surely something must have gone amiss with the one time favorite. Of the others Cherry Tortoni ran a good second in the Stutt Stakes at Moonee Valley at their opening night meeting and is highly promising. It was a good run, as he is set for the Victoria Derby over the longer trip of 2500 metres. He has plenty of ability and with the top team at Paddy Payne's. Last, but not least is National Choice, who flew out in the Guineas Prelude and went like a scalded cat, but stuck on well to run a strong third. His trainer, Mick Price, said after the race, he will definitely be ridden much quieter come Caulfield Guineas day this Saturday. I like the New Zealander, Mo'unga, he is strong, and North Pacific, who is not far behind him.

Early Cup chances

■ You have to put in the favorite, Russian Camelot. His stablemate, last year's Cup winner, Vow and Declare, has gone up in weights, but is a definite chance.

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Eight-event card for Charlton ■ Central Victorian racing commenced the week when the Charlton HRC held a eight event card on Monday September 28. Dunnstown trainer/driver David Murphy travels most of the state in search of a winner or two and was successful when home bred Julius Caesar-Sheza Beach Babe colt Iron Chariot scored in the Elders 3Y0 Pace over 1609 metres. Beginning with a rush from gate five, Iron Chariot led throughout to greet the judge by 5.9 mtres in advance of Surfsup Tigerpie which trailed using the sprint lane, with the heravily supported Im The Mightygramps third a nose away after racing exposed from the bell. The mile rate 1-59.1. ■ Terang's Mattie Craven produced an ex-Kiwi 4Y0 gelding by the name of Arden Roanoke to register a first-up victory in OZ when a tough winner of the 2100 metre Charlton & District Community Bank Pace. Taking a concession for Swedish partner Sophia Arvidsson, Arden Roanoke a former South Islander by Art Major from Rocknroll Arden having his first start since December last year, was most impressive and after racing exposed from outside the front line, raced clear on the home turn to score by 7.2 metres from the pacemaker Beat City returning a mile rate of 157.2. Dot The Eye (four back the markers) used the sprint line for third 12.7 metres away. ■ Veteran Longlea horseman Brian Gath was in the winners circle when 4Y0 Americal IdealTess Franco gelding American Tiger landed the appropriately named Tim Tetrick - CHRC USA Driver Ambassador Pace over 2100 metres. Beginning at 100 miles an hour from outside the front line, American Tiger raced by Norm and Joan Visca, son-in-law Darren Emerson and wife Kylie controlled the race to a nicety, just holding on to last by a neck in 2-01.3 from Good Cop along the sprint lane after trailing, with Imawingate (three back the markers) third 3.9 metres back.

took the honours ■ The trotters took centre stage at Bendigo on Tuesday, with four races dedicated to the squaregaiters during the evening. Riddell trainer/driver Chris Lang took the honours with two exciting youngsters by the name of Evas Image and Red White And Bloom. Evas Image a Father Patrick-Shes An Image filly raced by Richard and Pauline Matthews cruising to the wire in the TAB Long May We Play 2Y0 Trotters Mobile over 2150 metres when making her second race appearance. Leading out momentarily from the pole, Evas Image was not pushed allowing Sangreal which flew away from outside the front line to assume control running into the first turn. Receiving the run of the race, Evas Image eased into the clear approaching the home turn and put the race beyond doubt in a couple of strides, scoring by 3 metres untouched from Sangreal returning a mile rate of 2-02. Here Comes Kyvalley was 4.6 metres away in third place after trailing the pair from a solo second line draw. ■ Orlando Vici-Moyabamba gelding Red White And Bloom was an easy winner of the 2150 metre Hygain 3Y0 Trotters Mobile in 2-02.5. Starting from outside the 10 metre mark, Red White And Bloom began safely avoiding a couple of gallopers and quickly moved forward to cross Bellmac Bambi which led from the pole with over a lap and a half to travel. Once in front it was a matter of the winning margin providing he kept trotting which he did to register a 10.1 metre victory in advance of Bellmac Bambi and Whos Countin which followed the pair after recovering from a slow beginning, finish 12.8 metres away. ■ NSW trainer Rickie Alchin produced a Majestic Son-Rainbow Maori gelding by the name of Watts Up Majestic to impressively land the Great Ocean Road Real Estate 2Y0 Trotters Mobile over 2150 metres in 2-02.6. Driven by John Caldow, Watts Up Maori led throughout to easily account for Sunsue (three back the markers) by 8.1 metres, with another Chris Lang trained runner Imasocialbutterfly third a head back after trailing the winner. ■ The Yabby Dam Racing Trotters Handicap over 2150 metres went the way of Romsey

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with Len Baker trainer/driver Chris Svanosio's 4Y0 Angus HallMaori Vale gelding Benji Hall. Settling one/one from the 10 metre mark, Svanosio not happy with the tempo being set by Dream Over vacated the sweet seat to park in the open after travelling a short distance. Dictating the terms to a nicety, Benji Hall put pay to the leader prior to the home turn and held a margin to the wire, greeting the judge 2.1 metres clear of Namoscar (one/two - three wide last lap) in a mile rate of 2-02.6. Hateitwhenyourrite was third 4.7 metres away after trailing the runner up throughout. ■ Beeac trainer Courtney Slater's team has been on fire recently and 4Y0 Bettors DelightHalcyon Franco mare Luvhavinfun (Michael Stanley) led throughout from gate five in the J L King & C0 Pace over 1650 metres, defeating Orbie (one/one) which flashed late after being held up approaching the final bend. Abstractor which trailed the winner was third a head away. The mile rate 1-54.9.

Double Day ■ Wednesday was double day with Shepparton racing in the afternoon and Terang at night. Horses trained in the Goulburn Valley dominated the Shepparton fixture, with local Steven Duffy snaring a double and son Ryan presently based with Michael Stanley at Bungaree chalking up a driving treble - the winners being Upright, Majic Fair and Viva Las Vegas. Art Major-Pretty Interest colt Upright led throughout from gate four to take the Cottrell Electrical 2Y0 Pace over 2190 metres. Travelling easily, Upright was untroubled to run out a 8.2 metre victor over Cheyella (one/two) in 156.8. Ifitstobeitsuptome ran home from the tail for third 1.8 metres back. ■ Majic Fair a 4Y0 Majestic Son-Clefairy mare was a strong winner of the 2190 metre Barastoc Trotters Mobile. Starting from gate five, Magic Fair was trapped wide before going forward to park in the open as Dances (gate three) led for Doc Wilson and Donna Castles. Dropping to the back of the leader which kicked clear prior to the home turn, Majic Fair used the sprint lane to gain the day by a head from Dances, with Rockford Peach (one/one) third a neck away. The mile rate 2-02.9. ■ Amanda Turnbull's smart 3Y0 Sweet LouRun To Vegas gelding Viva Las Vegas split the Duffy trained duo when successful in the Shepparton BMW Pace over 1690 metres, returning a mile rate of 1-56.2. Starting from the extreme draw, Viva Las Vegas settled with most of the field ahead of him before moving forward three wide in the final circuit. Gaining a brief trail when Ideal Cullect eased three wide ahead of him prior to the home turn, Viva Las Vegas finished full of running in the straight to register an easy 14.4 metre margin from Ideal Cullect and Dearest which came from the tail of the field for third a half head away. ■ Invergordon duo Stuart and Samantha Govers were successful with 10Y0 Blissful HallCheryls Fancy gelding Ramblenroller in the Alabar Pace over 1690 metres. Driven by Sam, Ramblenroller led easily from the pole, but when pressured by Holi Starzzz racing for the bell, was restrained to allow the heavily backed runner to stride clear.

Using the sprint lane on turning, Ramblenroller finished best to gain the day by 1.2 metres in a slick 1-57.4. Roslyn Gaye (one/ one - three wide home turn) was third 7.5 metres back. ■ At Terang, Inverleigh owner Brooke Sadler snared the quinella in the Reid Stockfeeds Trotters Handicap over 2180 metres with 4Y0 Danny Bouchea-Possum Point mare Leanne Leanne defeating Im Notta Trotter. Trained and driven by Bob Kuchenmeister, Leanne Leanne starting from 10 metres stepped cleanly but wasn't bustled and was in no hurry to go forward as Im Notta Trotter trained and driven by Brooke led from barrier three. Given extra rein approaching the bell, Leanne Leanne quickly got the better of the leader and led for the final circuit, scoring by 3.4 metres, with Aldebaran Rocky (one/one at bell) third 5.3 metres away following a poor beginning. The mile rate a leisurely 2-08. Brooke and Bob's horses are stabled together.

Winning double ■ Berringa (Central Highlands) co-trainers A J and Beau Tindale enjoyed a great night after providing a winning double with Rosarito Miss taking the Jilliby Kung Fu @ Goodtime Lodge Pace over 1680 metres and Rosarito Beach the Dalvui Motel Terang Pace over the same trip. Rosarito Miss a Pet Rock-Double Justice filly driven by James Herbertson starting from outside the front line was eased to settle last on the marker line before extricating to make the final bend five wide and sprinting home brilliantly to register a 1.6 metre victory over Sea Lover along the sprint lane from three back the markers in a rate of 1-57.3. Village Voice was third a head back after trailing the leader Juliustigres and easing off the inside prior to the home turn. ■ Four year old Pet Rock-Out Swing N gelding Rosarito Beach (SofiaArvidsson) raced uncovered from gate five to outstay his rivals, accounting for the pacemaker Abbey Fields by a neck in 1-57.7, with Miss Dangerfield 1.5 metres away in third place after trailing the pacemaker and using the sprint lane. ■ Local trainer Marg Lee's very good Bettors Delight-Kiewa Valley colt Jilliby Nitro resumed from a nine month let up to land the 2190 metre TAB Long May We Play Pace. Driven by son Jason, Jilliby Nitro was eased from gate six to possie one/one on the back of Radius as Presidential Grin led from gate two. Making a lightning move when the speed slackened to assume control with around a mile to travel, the result was never in doubt as Jilliby Nitro greeted the judge 3.2 metres clear of the Mattie Craven trained pair of Itzanmajor Surprise (three back the markers) and Miss What Usain (four back) which both ran on well in the straight. The mile rate 1-58.7.

Loical success ■ Kilmore raced on Thursday and Local trainer Mitchell Frost combined with Josh Duggan to land the Jet Roofing Pace over 2180 metres with Beat The Drums, a 5Y0 Modern Art-Highview Congo mare. Given a nice trip mid-field in the moving line, Beat The Drums after making the final bend four wide, finished full of running to score by 6 metres in advance of Speed Dating off the back of the weakening leader Shesalwaysdreaming, with Awesome Reactor (three back the markers) 5.6 metres away in third place after extricating wide on turning. The mile rate 2-01.1. ■ Romsey's Chris Svanosio snared the 2180 metre Kilmore Trackside 3Y0 Trotters Mobile but not the way punters would have preferred as Aldebaran Alissa ($53.10) defeated her stablemate and hot favourite Im Daddy Warbucks ($1.30) in a rate of 2-04.5. A daughter of Muscle Hill and Triple A raced by Aldebaran Lodge Pty Ltd, Peter Svanosio and Elizabeth MacLean, Aldebaran Alissa driven the stable's Michelle Phillips led all of the way from gate four, reaching the wire a half neck clear of Im Daddy Warbucks which raced exposed from the bell, with Floating Mountain 4.3 metres away in third place after trailing the winner and using the sprint lane.

Sulky Snippets This Week ■ Wednesday - Horsham/Bendigo, Thursday - Kilmore, Friday - Geelong/Mildura, Saturday - Melton, Sunday - Shepparton, Monday - Maryborough, Tuesday - Bendigo.

Horses to follow ■ Lookin Fresh, Sangreal, Duty Bound, The Dux, Deadly Assassin, Dances, Chissy, Speed Dating, Major Angel.

It's not often that a driver wins a race at their first drive, however young Terang reinsman Lochie Cook in a race to remember did exactly that when successful aboard the Marg Lee (Terang) trained A Rocknroll Dance-Christian Party filly Keayang Jackie in the OKR 98.3 FM Pace over 1690 metres. Going forward from gate six to lead, Cook adopted "catch me if you can" tactics, winning by 21.4 metres from Saving Major Percy which trailed in a brilliant 1-55.1. Smile Lyle was a meritorious third 5.5 metres back after racing exposed.

Strong run home

■ Andy Gath is a whiz with Kiwi trotters and the newest stable addition Swiss Miss, a 4Y0 Majestic Son-Motu Miss Anna mare was a brilliant winner of the Boltons Office National Trotters Mobile over 2200 metres at Ballarat on Friday. Driven by wife Kate, Swiss Miss first up in Oz since January when placed at Alexandra Park Auckland raced in the open from gate four outside the rank outsider Forgot To Remember (gate three) before surging clear in the last lap to win in a breeze from Kyvalley Shaunie (three back the markers) which ran home strongly in the straight to finish 15.4 metres in arrears, with Full Noise third a half head back after trailing the winner all of the way. The mile rate 1-59.7.

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