The Local Paper. North-West Edition. Wed., June 26, 2024

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Winter in Williamstown

■ Winter in Williamstown will bring family-friendly entertainment to the historic waterfront location from Friday (June 28) to Sunday, July 14.

The event includes a skating rink at Commonwealth Reserve – with some of the best views of Melbourne as the backdrop – nightly projections, and music and family fun on Fridays and Saturdays.

Throughout Commonwealth Reserve and Nelson Place, there will be plenty of winter fun for all ages.

■ Lace up the skates and glide across the synthetic ice rink. This low-cost activity (tickets $5; kids under 13, $1) will be open daily from 12pm. Bookings are essential.

■ Witness beautiful light displays that will

transform three landmark buildings in Nelson Place daily from 5pm.

■ On Friday and Saturday nights from 5pm, be captivated by roving light installations including the HMAS Castlemaine and other locations around Commonwealth Reserve, along with DJs and more, all family-friendly and free. All parking will be free in Hobsons Bay for the event.

Cr Matt Tyler, Mayor of Hobsons Bay, said:

“Williamstown is such a beautiful place at any time of year, but I can’t wait to see it transformed this winter. This is going to be an incredible low-cost, family-friendly event these school holidays. There’s so much to do in Williamstown, from great places to eat and drink and plenty of historic places to visit.”

■ Brimbank Council, led by Mayor Cr Ranka Rasic, says that it will deliver 81 actions that respond to priorities as part of its 2024-25 Budget.

“The initiatives include activities to strengthen community connections, foster mental and physical health, reduce the impacts of climate change and contribute to the overall liveability of our city,” said a Council representative.

“Council will invest $263.3 million into operations, to deliver 76 diverse services for our community ranging from arts and culture, and maternal and child health, to statutory planning and urban design.

“This includes spending an increased amount of $17.6 million on parks and trees, $25.6 million on waste services and $13.9 million for Libraries, Arts and Culture and our Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres.

“An investment of $58.7 million will be made into the capital works program in 2024/ 2025. Highlights include:

$27.9 million on roads and drainage up-

towards playgrounds, parks and

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● Linda Maxwell, Principal, Keilor Downs College

✔The professional contribution by Keilor Downs College Principal, Linda Maxwell, has been recognised by Natalie Suleyman, St Albans MLA. “ It is with great respect that I extend my heartfelt appreciation to the great Linda Maxwell, the principal of Keilor Downs College, as she heads towards a well-deserved retirement this year,” Ms Suleyman told State Parliament last week. “Linda has been a dedicated teacher since 1982 and a principal of Keilor Downs College from 2015. She has remained committed to education in the west throughout her 42 years of service. Linda is a remarkable leader and always goes above and beyond for her students, their families and her staff. Her influence has empowered individuals to embrace learning with confidence, shaping the fabric of our school community, including other principals, who she has always supported and given so much time to. You could ask any person about the impact that Linda has had on them and they would have special stories to share. I have had the privilege to work with Linda and witness her leadership in steering the school from strength to strength, scoring the best VCE results for the college. I do want to thank Linda. It is very sad for her to be departing the Keilor Downs community. Your voice, your insight and your dedication will be greatly missed. But I do know that you will have a well-deserved retirement, and I do wish you the very best for your future endeavours. I wish to see you much more out in the west in a different capacity. All the very best for all the students,” Ms Suleyman said.

✔A Coburg man's early morning workout took an unexpected turn after he discovered his Weekday Windfall ticket hadmade him an overnight millionaire, spiking his heart rate without a single push-up. The man held the only Division One winning entry nationally in Weekday Windfall draw 4404, drawn last Monday (June 17). The go-getter shared he had woken up at the crack of dawn and checked his ticket right before he started his morning exercise routine. “I feel a bit disoriented right now,” he laughed. “I’m at work now but it will be a bit hard to concentrate today. It’s absolutely life-changing. I got up early and went to go exercise and right before I was about to start, I decided to check my ticket. I couldn’t believe it. I looked at the $1 million win and I was confused. I’m lost for words. You try to gather your thoughts, but you just can’t. I feel as if I’ve woken up in an unusual dream. It’s a bit surreal. It’s unbelievable. I’ll be able to pay off my house and be completely debt-free, which is absolutely amazing to think of at my age.”

STOLEN CARS: 8 BOYS CHARGED

■ Wyndham Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged eight boys after tracking two allegedly stolen vehicles to Melbourne’s western suburbs on Monday afternoon last week (June 17).

It is reported that a Subaru and Kia were being driven erratically while travelling through the Wyndham and Melton areas.

With assistance from Air Wing, officers deployed stop sticks on Heaths Rd, Hoppers Crossing, immobilising the Subaru Impreza sedan about 12.15pm.

The Subaru continued onto Forsyth Rd, Tarneit, before it lost control shortly after.

Four male teenagers exited the Subaru and attempted to flee from police before being arrested near The Strand, Point Cook

Air Wing then tracked the Kia Sorrento SUV, travelling on Fitzgerald Rd, Laverton North just after 1pm.

Police swiftly arrested four more boys at the scene. There were no injuries.

It is alleged that the Kia was stolen from a property in Tarneit on June 17, and the Subaru was stolen from a property in Newport on June 13.

Two 17-year-old males from Tarneit, three 16-year-old males from Tarneit, a 16-year-old male from Truganina, a 15-year-old male from Tarneit and a 15-year-old male from Hoppers Crossing were all charged with theft of a motor vehicle.

They were all bailed to appear before a children’s court at a later date.

MELTON FUEL

PRICE OUTRAGE: BOYCOTT CALL

■ Melton MLA Steve McGhie has raised the subject of expensive local fuel prices in State Parliament.

“I wish I was not up talking about fuel prices in Melton, but unfortunately that is not the case. I did speak about this a few weeks ago,” Mr McGhie told the Legislative Assembly.

“For the week ending June 9, the national average fuel price was 192.8 cents per litre.

“In Melton the prices for fuel at every petrol station were $2.27 or $2.29 per litre, so from the 7/11 on High St, the Ampol on Coburns Rd and the Shell Coles Express on Exford Rd the fuel was up to 37 cents per litre dearer.

“The people of Melton are victims of price gouging. They are paying premium prices for the same fuel that is available in Bacchus Marsh, Caroline Springs and even Deer Park

“Last Friday I travelled from Melton to Geelong and then on to Ballarat. Fuel in all those locations was 48 to 50 cents per litre cheaper.

“The Melton fuel outlets are crooks and are taking advantage of the Melton community, and it needs to stop.

“The Melton people should complain to the ACCC. I have raised this issue with the ACCC, but they are not the regulator of fuel prices. I think they should be investigating price gouging by the fuel outlets in Melton

“I have also raised this issue through the Minister for Consumer Affairs’ office, and I know they are looking at this. Today as we speak the current national average retail fuel price is 206.7 cents per litre, but in Melton it is 229.7 cents per litre.

“We need an independent operator in Melton. I know there is one wanting to come in, and I encourage the Council to work with that operator to get them into Melton . I encourage the Melton community to boycott their local petrol stations,” Mr McGhie said.

● ● ● ● Police Air Wing. File Image.

● ● Steve McGhie, Melton MLA

NAMED: GOLD LOGIE NOMINATIONS

■ Nominees for Australian television’s greatest award, the Gold Logie, have been revealed.

■ Andy Lee

■ Asher Keddie

■ Julia Morris

■ Larry Emdur

■ Robert Irwin

■ Sonia Kruger

■ Tony Armstrong

The Logie Awards are the annual ceremony celebrating and honouring the best shows and stars in Australian television.

The event is telecast live and billed as ‘television's night of nights’. The first ceremony was hosted in 1959.

The Gold Logie is the most prestigious award and the industry's highest honour; it's awarded to the Most Popular Personality on Australian Television for the previous year.

The award receives much publicity and media attention. Awards are presented in 20 categories, representing both industry and public voted prizes

The event has been strongly associated with the Nine Network, who have hosted the ceremony on the most occasions, and TV and former radio personality Bert Newton, particularly in the early days, who served as a solo host of the ceremony on 17 occasions, with a constant run from 1966 until 1980.

● ● Sonia Kruger

Art of Banksy

■ True to the elusive Banksy himself, the venue Level 1, Docklands Drive was difficult to find through a maze of roadworks not well lit or signposted. But the experience was totally worth the effort.

This is the largest of the Australian exhibitions – more than 180 exhibits – and it superbly presents the images alongside succinct statements about much of the subject matter. For images or installations less well known, it’s such fun to work out your own understanding and then read slightly differing thoughts.

This is the brilliance of Banksy’s skill. There is often a wry humour evident in even the darkest war torn images or the anger of military destruction. His power to prod us into questioning government actions, rules we accept, results we believe to be accurate, is immeasurable.

Banksy is a genuine, gentle, anarchic, mind revolutionary, prodding us all to query even our own existence. Are we the consumer or the commodity? Where do we fit? Who’s in charge? A brilliant cross-age exhibit to love is the Chimpanzee with his billboard apron “Laugh now, but one day we’ll be in charge.”

Without Limits is laid out in different, accessible rooms and we enter after being frisked by (his often used) “police.” His wide ranging attitudes to overbearing police is most obvious with one of them carefully checking ‘Dorothy’s’ famous basket from The Wizard of Oz. Innocence versus overriding authority.

In Without Limits there is such variety –the immersive Infinity Room with endless mirrors, and the fabulous dark parody ‘Dismaland’.

From obscurity and mystery, Banksy has risen to be a household name. He did not seek money or adulation. Look up his Morons 2006 art auction reading ‘The Art of Banksy: Without Limits’.

Check dates carefully and do not miss this brilliant exhibition – film, cartoon, prints, audio, immersive experiences all superbly presented by Fever, a live entertainment discovery platform dedicated to democratising access to culture and entertainment.

Event Details: Until August 3

Location: Level 1/116 Studio Lane, Docklands

Tickets: $26-$41

Bookings: https://artofbanksyau.com/ melbourne - Review by Maggie Morrison

Finucane and Smith

■ Finucane and Smith present The Exotic Lives of Lola Montez at Chapel off Chapel, Prahran, until June 30.

Lola Montez is the scandalous ‘spider dancer’ of the 19th century who famously toured Australia in 1855. Her scandalous legend includes horsewhipping the editor of the Ballarat Times (for a bad review), swung down mineshafts on a single rope with champagne in hand and was showered with gold nuggets and insults. Her erotic Spider Dance was “the most libertinish and indelicate performance that could be given on the public stage” (The Sydney Morning Herald, 1855).

The Finucane and Smith show stars triple Best Actress Winner (and direct descendant of Lola herself) Miss Caroline Lee, burlesque goddess Miss Maple Rose and operatic disco diva Piera Dennerstein. Decked in couture black lace, wild tales, jaw-dropping dance, sultry song and a death scene or three.

Written by Patrick White Playwright Award winner Jackie Smith and directed by international Queen of Provocative Variety Moira Finucane, Lola is described as 'a wildly contemporary dreamscape steeped in Australian history and the extraordinary lives and freedom of one of the world’s most adventurous women.'

Performance Season: Until June 30, Wed.Sat. at 8pm, Sun. 6pm. Venue: Chapel Off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel St., Prahran. Bookings: https://chapeloffchapel.com.au/show/ finucane-smiths-the-exotic-lives-of-lolamontez/ - Cheryl Threadgold

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LITTLE MERMAID

■ The Diamond Valley Singers will present an eight-performance season of Disney'sThe Little Mermaid on July 5, 6, 7, 10, 12 and 13 at the Warrandyte High School Theatre.

The Little Mermaid tells of 16-year-old mermaid Ariel's fascination with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface, which are forbidden by her controlling father, King Triton, she falls for a human prince.

Determined to be with her new love, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula to become human for three days. But when plans go awry for the star-crossed lovers, the king must make the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter.

Director Charli Lewis says: “I am really excited to be directing The Little Mermaid with DVS. I have previously performed in Broadway productions with DVS and have now come full circle. I am really honoured to be moving into a creative role with this wonderful company.”

“Acting locally and thinking globally', the Diamond Valley Singers will donate proceeds from the performances to International Needs Australia and Open House in Macleod.”

Performance Details: July 5, 6, 10, 12 and 13 at 7.30pm; July 6, 7 and 13 at 2pm

Venue: Warrandyte High School Theatre, Alexander Road, Warrandyte

Bookings: Trybooking www.dvsingers.org

- Cheryl Threadgold

Comics Lounge

■ Melbourne Comedy Festival favourites can be enjoyed free of charge at The Comics Lounge in North Melbourne on June 25, 26, July 2, 3,4, 5, 9, 10, 11.

Enjoy over two hours of stand-up comedy. Doors open at 6.30pm, and dinner/snacks will be available if wished. The show starts at 8pm

Event dates: June 25, 26, July 2-5, July 9-11

Times: Doors open 6.30pm. Show starts at 8pm.

Venue: The Comics Lounge, 26 Errol St., North Melbourne

Cost: No entry fee charge for the show (normally $35 pp)

Bookings: laughs@thecomicslounge.com.au with your name, number of tickets and preferred show.

- Cheryl Threadgold

Shrek The Musical

■ The Young Australian Broadway Chorus presents Shrek The Musical JR , returning to Melbourne for a limited season only from July 10-13 at the Cripps Centre, St Kilda East.

Shrek The Musical JR is the young performers’ adaptation of the Tony Award and Drama Desk Award: Shrek The Musical. With music by Janine Tesori, and lyrics by David LindsayAbaire, Shrek The Musical JR is based on the story and characters from Willian Steig’s 1990 book Shrek, as well as the DreamWorks Animation film Shrek, the first instalment of the movie series.

This year, the Young Australian Broadway Chorus, a division of Stage School Australia, is celebrating 25 years as a leading musical theatre training program for young people. With an impressive track record of sold-out successes and rave reviews, shows include seasons of Broadway hits Seussical The Musical (2023), Oliver! JR (2023), Spring Awakening (2023) Cats (2020), Les Misérables (2019) and Wicked (2018). This production marks seven years since the company first produced Shrek The Musical JR.

Stage School Australia is one of Australia’s leading performing arts schools for young people and is this year celebrating 40 years since its establishment.

Founded in 1984 as the Victorian Children's Theatre, Stage School Australia now works with more than 5500 students across locations in Melbourne and Brisbane. Stage School Australia has gained a reputation as a launching pad for the professional performing arts industry.

● Ariel (Laura Hogan) and Prince Eric (Charlie Mustoe) in The Little Mermaid.

Performance Dates: July 10-13

Venue: Cripps Centre, St Kilda East

Tickets: www.shrekthemusical.com.au A

Reserve from $33. B Reserve from $27.50 - Cheryl Threadgold

St Kilda Film Festival

■ St Kilda Film Festival has announced the winners of Australia's Top Short Film Competition for 2024. Presented by the City of Port Phillip, Australia’s longest-running short film festival celebrated its 40th anniversary this year.

The 2024 Festival Award winners include:

■ The Best Short Film Award, courtesy of the City of Port Phillip, was awarded to The Dancing Girl and The Balloon Man , which took home the cash prize of $10,000. This film was also recognised in the Best Achievement in Screenplay category, for Director David Ma.

Also recognised in multiple categories is the film Yeah the Boys which took home the $2000 Innovation Award as well as Best Original Score for The Avalanches. Best Documentary was awarded to Marungka Tjalatjunu (Dipped in Black).

Best Director went to Annelise Hickey for Hafekasi, a story about Mona , a 10-year-old Tongan-Australian girl who begins to realise she's different to her single white mum and family. Annelise took home a $1000 cash prize..

Bird Drone took home Best Animation for its heartfelt story of unrequited love explored through a lonely seagull struggling to accept that his newfound object of affection is a humanoperated drone with a limited battery life. The film was awarded a $1000 cash prize.

Best Achievement in Indigenous Filmmaking went to Katele (Mudskipper). Directed by John Harvey, the film was awarded a $500 cash prize. The judges also awarded a special Judges’ Commendation in this category, to Marlu Man

All award winners also received a complimentary six-month membership with WIFT Australia.

Accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the St Kilda Film Festival is an Academy Awards qualifying event, with award-winning films from the Australia's Top Short Films Competition eligible for consideration in the Short Film Awards and Documentary Short sections of the Oscars.

The Top Short Films Awards were judged by a panel of industry professionals.

“Given the standard of the 2024 program, this year's judging pushed the judge's argumentative and critical skills to the limit" says Festival Director Richard Sowada

"And it was so much fun. We're all very proud of the selections and the filmmakers behind them.”

The St Kilda Film Festival (SKFF) is supported by major government partners Screen Australia and VicScreen, and is Australia’s longest-running short film festival, recognising the genre of short film, including music videos, gaming and immersive forms, celebrating some of Australia’s best local short filmmakers and screen artists.

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Silvers Circus has been a household name since the early 1970s and each year brings acts to the big top for over two hours (with 15minute intermission).

Walison Muh, known for Australia’s Got Talent, is a new addition and comedic host for the night.

Silvers will present all the acts for which it has become famous including The Wheel of Steel in which Dominik Gasser and Mewin Garcia hurl themselves around the spinning wheel in a gravity-defying experience, the Wonder Dogs and their performing tricks, the Phoenix Riders who will ride around the big metallic ball coined the Globe of Destiny, and Gypsy Gomez who plays tunes on her HiTech deck whilst spinning up a whirlwind of hoops.

The newly created Sideshow Alley will bring a more adult experience for those looking for a party night out. Punters can grab a drink at the bar and try their hand at the Claw, the skill test machine and Hammer (to see how strong they are). Performers hail from all over the globe (harking back to Silver’s European origins) in this international entertainment experience.

Dominik Gasser and Rosita Gasser, after taking over the circus from their parents, are keeping this sixth generation, Australian institution alive. Taking the circus to the community they will hold a fundraiser for Epworth Hospital on July 3 with other special events with Richmond Football Club

“We are so excited to be bringing Silvers to Richmond this Winter and can’t wait to see the local community under the big top,” said Rosita, co-owner.

“Continuing the family tradition alive is something Dominik and I are really passionate about as is supporting the local community at a grassroots level.”

Tickets are available to purchase now from SilversCircus.com.au and start from $25 for children running through to $60 for a ringside adult ticket.

For more information visit www.silverscircus.com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

Wild Awakenings

■ ‘Wild Awakenings’ runs from June 25 to July 25 at the Sunshine Library, 301 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine. Official opening is 6pm8pm, Thursday, June 27, featuring a multimedia iunstallation, refreshments and artist’s talk.

Artist Ana Hanson says: “‘Wild Awakenings’ explores the beauty of the Australian landscape through a contemporary lens. Through my art, I celebrate the natural world while valuing a collective modern perspective shaped by metropolitan living and a frequently online lifestyle.”

Ana Hanson is a mixed media visual artist living in Melbourne.

Ana has participated in numerous joint and group exhibitions and held her first solo exhibition in 2023. Go to www.anahanson.com, or follow Ana on Facebook/ Instagram @anahansonart

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Walison Muh, comedic host of Silvers Circus

■ The Silvers Circus Spectacular is back at Burnley Oval, Richmond, from June 28- July 21.

Local Theatre Observations

Shows

■ Malvern Theatre: Lovesong (by Abi Morgan) Until July 6 at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: George Werther. Bookings: 1300 131 552.

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

■ Williamstown Little Theatre: The Real Thing (by Tom Stoppard) June 26 – July 13 at Williamstown Little Theatre, 2 – 4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Michelle Swann. Bookings: https://www.wlt.org.au/book-tickets

■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: Suite Surrender (by Michael McKeever) Until July 13 at the Lilydale Mechanics’ Institute, 39-41 Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Bob Bramble. Bookings: 9735 1777 www.lilydaleatc.com

■ Geelong Repertory Theatre Company: Misery (by William Goldman) June 28 – July 13 at the Woodbin Theatre, 15 Coronation St., Geelong. Director: Greg Shawcross. Bookings: Geelong Arts Centre 1300 251 200 geelongartscentre.org.au

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Wait Until Dark (by Frederick Knott) June 28 – July 13 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Dean Banova. Bookings: htc.org.au

■ Eltham Little Theatre: Into the Woods Jr June 29- July 14 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Gareth Clarke. Bookings: elthamlittletheatre.org.au

■ Peridot Theatre Company: A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking (by John Ford Noonan) July 5 – 14 at the Clayton Theatrette, 9-10 Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Pip Le Blond. Bookings: peridot.com.au

■ Ballarat National Theatre: A Date With Death July 5 – 14 at 106 Albert St. Sebastopol, Ballarat. Bookings: https://www.bnt.org.au/ productions/342-a-date-with-death

■ Theatrical. The Boy From Oz, July 6 – 21 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director/ Choreographer: Rhylee Nowell; Musical Director: Alex Byrne. Musical Supervision: Matthew Hadgraft; Ass’t. Choreographer: Ellie Martin. Bookings: theatrical.com.au

■ BATS Theatre Company: The Hunchback of Notre Dame July 5 – 7 at the Tony Sheumack Centre for Performing Arts, Beacon Hills College (Berwick Campus), 92 Kangan Drive, Berwick. Bookings: Trybooking

■ PLOS Musical Productions: A Tribute to Musical Theatre, July 7 at 1.00pm and 6.00pm at the Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St., Frankston. Directors: Peter Jenkins and Jess Pratt; Musical Director: Bev Woodford. www.plos.asn.au

■ Wyndham Theatre Company: After Dinner (by Andrew Bovell) July 12 – 20 at Wyndham Theatre, Cnr Duncans Rd and Synott St., Werribee. Director: Fiona Scarlett. Bookings: Trybooking.

■ Fab Nobs Jr: Nickelodeon, the SpongeBob Musical, Youth Edition, July 5 –14 at 33 Industry Place, Bayswater. Bookings: fabnobstheatre.com.au

■ BATS Theatre Company: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, July 5 – 7 at the Tony Sheumack Centre for Performing Arts, Beaconhills College, Berwick Campus. Director/Choreographer: Bridie Clark; Musical Director: Kent Ross. Bookings: Trybooking.

■ Wyndham Theatre Company: After Dinner (by Andrew Bovell) July 12 – 20 at Wyndham Theatre Company: Cnr Duncans Rd and Synnott St., Werribee. Director: Fiona Scarlett. Bookings: Trybooking

■ CPAC Musical Theatre: Make Me a Song cabaret, the music of William Finn. Conceived by Rob Ruggiero. July 12, 13, 14 at Beaconsfield Community Hall, 8 O’Neil Rd., Beaconsfield. BYO snacks. No BYO drinks (available from bar). Table bookings: cpacmusicaltheatre.com.au

■ Mansfield Musical and Dramatic Society (MMUDS): Kid Stakes (by Ray Lawler) July 19 – 27 at 15 View St., Mansfield. Director: Daryl Hunt. Bookings: mmuds.org.au

■ MLOC Productions: Alice by Heart, July 26 – August 3 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Chris Ryan; Choreographer: Molly Whytcross; Vocal Director: Diane O’Hare; Musical Director: Hannah Hunt. Bookings: mloc.org.au

MOSCOW CIRCUS EXTREME

■ The Melbourne season of The Great Moscow Circus Extreme, with death-defying acts from around the globe, will be presented from Friday, June 28 to Sunday, July 14 at the J.L. Murphy Reserve , Cnr Graham St. and Williamstown Rd., Port Melbourne.

COVID grounded the Circus in 2021 and due to the sensitive political world situation, the carefully chosen superstars have come together for the first time in a new show performing throughout Victoria.

The Great Moscow Circus first visited Australia in 1965 under the auspices of the Edgley Organisation and has continued every three to five years in Australia and New Zealand ever since.

When the Soviet Union collapsed in December 1991 , the Edgley family purchased (Trademarks) on the ownership of the name.

These trademarks are currently owned by the Edgley family and the Weber Circus Family, both of Australia and have no association or affiliation whatsoever with the government of Russia.

The Great Moscow Circus is an extremely strong brand name built up in Australia and New Zealand since the 1960s with over seven million attending different seasons.

This season the Great Moscow Circus Extreme comprises superstar international acts from Armenia, Ukraine, Brazil, Columbia, Greece, New Zealand and Australia.

The acts include daredevil BMX and Pro Scooter Riders, multi-motorcycle cage riders and a world record acclaimed pole act.

The Armenian clown has been revered as 'the funniest in the world' leaving audiences roaring in laughter.

The Wheel of Death and electrifying high tricks on the trampoline heighten the extreme theme. Several aerial acts and a trapeze act tote techno colour lighting and superb costuming.

The Great Moscow Circus Extreme is touring for the first time in six years throughout Victoria.

Performance Dates: June 28 - July 14

Venue: J.L. Murphy Reserve, Cnr Graham St. and Williamstown Rd., Port Melbourne.

Bookings: www.thegreatmoscowcircus. com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

Sundays with Wit

■ Wit Incorporated presents Sundays with Wit, an accessible and inclusive space for established theatre practitioners, emerging artists and curious non-professional creatives alike to come together for workshops run by industry professionals.

The next event is on Sunday, July 7, from 10.30am - 12 noon at the Bluestone Church Arts Space, Footscray, when veteran theatre technician Jarman Oakley will present Operating Theatre Technician 101.

The Sundays are run on a pay-what-you-can basis, and if unable to pay, the attendee is welcome to join the workshops for free. All payment (max. $30) goes towards artist fees and helps to keep the program running.

The July 7 session will cover how to operate basic sound and lighting in theatre, such as: how a sound desk works, how a lighting desk works, what cables to plug in where, and troubleshooting.

No experience is needed and attendees will leave more equipped to both operate and communicate about lighting and sound. Bring a bottle of water and something to take notes on.

Event Date and Time: Sunday, July 7, 10.30am-12 noon

Venue : Bluestone Church Arts Space, Footscray Cost: Free - $30

Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/ sundays-with-wit-operating-theatre-101

- Cheryl Threadgold

Make Me A Song

Elly Rowbottom

The first in the series is the lively revue Make Me a Song: the Music of William Finn being presented on July 12, 13, 14 at the Beaconsfield Community Hall.

The show celebrates the legendary two-time Tony Award-winning composer behind Falsettos and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Originally opening Off-Broadway in 2007 to rave reviews, Make Me a Song garnered nominations for both the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Review and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical.

CPAC's cast includes Scott J. Hili, Kirsty Nisbet, Ian Nisbet and Jessica Rawlins with Tim Bland providing musical accompaniment (and extended vocals) on the piano.

Make Me a Song is the inaugural production in CPAC Musical Theatre's The Cabaret Series, which aims to create an immersive and intimate experience for audiences, showcasing the very best of Off-Broadway talent in a cosy, cabaret-style setting.

Performance Details: July 12, 13 at 8pm, July 14 at 2pm

Venue: Beaconsfield Community Hall

Tickets: All Tickets $35 Booking Website: Humanitix - Cheryl Threadgold

Popera

■ Entertainment Publicist turned writer, producer and director turned cabaret songwriter Bronny Lane has teamed up with Australia’s favourite Crohn’s and allergy cabaret girl Uma Dobia to give birth to a new show.

Introducing Popera: Sex, Death and Politics, where the past and present collide in a concoction of cross-genre storytelling, comedy and original music highlighting the plight of the diva of today and yesteryear.

Hot on the heels of performances at Hollywood Fringe Festival, Popera will quickly stop back in Melbourne at The Butterfly Club before heading to Camden Fringe Festival in London in August.

Inspired by a love of singing pop songs in an operatic style (for giggles) Bronny Lane and Uma Dobia decided a collaboration was in order.

Particularly given the state of gendered violence in today’s climate and their shared musical pedigree as alumni of the Conservatorium of Music at Melbourne University.

For all the fun to be had, Popera: Sex, Death and Politics reveals a deeper thematic material that shows not much has changed since Dido in Les Troyens stabbed herself with a sword in an obvious symbol of male penetration. Fast forward to 2024 and things off stage in pop don’t seem much better. There’s R. Kelly, the famous Taylor Swift court case and of course Britney Meanwhile, operatic divas are committing suicide, suffering abuse, infidelity and more. And then there is the ageism suffered by divas across the board. Classic operas prove that the issues of yesteryear are still very much relevant today.

Wednesday July 10 - Saturday July 12 at 7pm. The Butterfly Club.

■ It is not often an opera company puts out a press release with the suggestion that the reader should imagine the love child of Monty Python and a high camp Jane Austen.

That is the introduction to Victorian Opera’s forthcoming production of Australian expatriate composer Malcolm Williamson’s opera English Eccentrics.

The opera is based on a 1933 Edith Sitwell novel, and in it we meet 39 misfits in Regency England in a series of vignettes. These English Eccentrics range from maids and tradies to the upper class and clergymen.

It is the first ever professional production of English Eccentrics in Australia, and Victorian Opera artistic director Stuart Maunder is embracing this challenge.

Malcolm Williamson lived from 1931 to 2003 and like many other Australian creatives of the time, left home for England to carve out a very successful career.

English Eccentrics was staged in England in 1943 and was an immediate hit. But it was never formally published, so Victorian Opera pieced together the opera from a range of sources from hand-written notes to sketchy recordings.

The reasons for the lack of an Australian performance of it before now have been lost in rumour and mystery, but it has been said that the opera was hidden because others were jealous of Williamson’s success, as he was known as the most commissioned composer in Britain.

Williamson described his characters as “all ultimately unacceptable to others”, yet he himself was famously eccentric, often the subject of controversy and gossip for his various sexual liaisons with both men and women.

English writer Sitwell was well aware of her country’s reputation for producing eccentric characters.

“Eccentricity exists particularly in the English, and partly, I think, because of that peculiar and satisfactory knowledge of infallibility that is the hallmark and birthright of the British nation,” Sitwell wrote.

All these elements combine to promise a fun night at the opera, with an enthusiastic cast of singers including the 2024 Victorian Opera Emerging Artist Prize winners, soprano Michaela Cadwgan and tenor Douglas Kelly.

English Eccentrics is playing at the Union Theatre, Melbourne University from July 46. For details and bookings visit victorianopera.com.au

- Julie Houghton

Auditions

■ Encore Theatre Company: Arsenic and Old Lace (by Joseph Kesselring) June 30 at 2.30pm; July 1 at 7.30pm at Fleigner Hall, Highland Ave., Clayton. Director: Annie Blood. Audition enquiries: Annie Blood 0427 848 118.

■ Williamstown Little Theatre: The Father (by Florian Zeller) June 30 at 12 noon; July 1 at 7pm at Williamstown Little Theatre, 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: David Collins. Audition enquiries and bookings: divcollins@gmail.com

■ The Mount Players: A Bunch of Amateurs (by Ian Hislop and Nick Newham) July 12 at 7.30pm at The Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon. Director: Craig Lenaine Smith. Audition Bookings: craigls@ iinet.net.au

■ The 1812 Theatre: The Laramie Project (by Moises Kaufman) July 28 at 2pm; July 29 at 7pm at The 1812 Theatre (Bakery), 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Liam Mitchenson. Enquiries: mr_mitchinson@ hotmail.com or 0455 078 143

■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Home I’m Darling (by Laura Wade) August 11 at 2pm; August 13 at 7pm at Unit 8/ 417-419 Warrigal Rd., Cheltenham. Director: Susan Rundle. Audition enquiries: theatre@psrundle.com - Cheryl Threadgold

Douglas Kelly

Local Briefs

Business explorer

■ The City of Whittlesea has launched the Business Opportunity Explorer, an online platform designed to assist businesses in identifying optimal locations within the municipality.

The interactive online tool streamlines the process of researching and shortlisting potential new sites for business, taking the guesswork out of decision-making about the best location for businesses.

The Council says that the Explorer is suitable for businesses of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises.

Conflict of interest

■ At last week’s Mitchell Shire Council meeting, Cr Rhonda Sanderson declared a direct conflict of interest in an item about ‘Supporting our Community Volunteers’ as her daughter is a member of the Seymour SES management team.

Councillor event

■ Those people wishing to stand for a fouryear term as a Local Government Councillor are being urged to consider attending a virtual event on Virtual event from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, July 24.

The Victorian Local Government Association is holding the online Becoming a Councillor Training Session

This introductory module covers all the foundations of becoming a councillor.

Candidates will learn about their legal and regulatory obligations, participatory decision making, the importance of Codes of Conduct and essential community leadership skills that promote and model good governance.

Haines runs again

■ Dr Helen Haines, Independent MHR for Indi, has confirmed that she will re-contest the seat at the next Federal election.

‘Govt neglects Ranges, NE’

■ The Labor State Government continues to neglect Yarra Ranges and North-East communities, State Parliament has been toled.

“Locally emergency services have been let down. We have got the Mansfield SES station and the ambulance station, which are both well past their use-by dates,” Eildon MLA Condy McLeish said last week.

“The Council have identified the area for the emergency services precinct. Everybody is waiting for this to happen. Both of these projects have been in the top few for easily the last six years, and we have had no action.

“Yarck CFA continue to be located in the middle of the shops on the main street there, despite land being purchased maybe seven years ago around the corner to get them off that busy little tourist destination there.

“Hoddles Creek CFA told me the other day it looks as though any plans that they had to have their station rebuilt – which there were; they had seen plans – have all been mothballed. This Government is letting down so many.

“The sporting clubs in my area need upgrading. At Wesburn junior footy club, Wayne, the president there, does so much to advocate to Council and to me and to the federal member Aaron Violi.

“At Healesville Queens Park and the Don Road precinct need doing. Panton Hill’s footy ground needs doing. The whole lot needs bulldozing and the Council are looking at plans, but the plans do not go anywhere if the Growing Suburbs Fund has been axed or reduced significantly.

“Poor old Wesburn Primary School on the busy Warburton Highway – it is foggy; it is on a big sweeping curve – have wanted electronic speed signs for the best part of seven or eight years, and the Government has not delivered. It is one that we pledged time and time again for the safety of the schoolkids in Wesburn . The school have worked so hard to push for this, but it has fallen on deaf ears,” Ms McLeish said.

● ● ● Yarck CFA has been discussed in State Parliament. This photo is from the unit’s 122nd anniversary this month at the Yarck Hall.

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No media tender

■ Murrindindi Shire Council has refused to put its local newspaper 2024-25 advertising contract to competitive tender.

The Council, led by CEO Livia Bonazzi, have opted to continue using the Alexandra Standard (1235 copies) and Yea Chronicle (335 copies), and 15 online subscribers.

The Local Paper’s Regional Edition (also in Mitchell and Yarra Ranges) has a 4070 print run, and 1523 opt-in online subscribers.

Ms Bonazzi’s team declined to even ask for 2024-25 prices from The Local Paper, but did send an unsigned email last Thursday (June 20) informing of their decision.

“We note that despite our requests in 2023, The Local Paper has not been able to provide accurate data on actual readership numbers (as distinct from the number of printed copies circulated to various outlets),” said the Council correspondence.

In june 2023, The Local Paper provided a detailed written list of the exact number of newspapers delivered to every location in Murrindindi Shire.

Active at Forum

■ Mitchell Shire Councillors have voted unanimously to actively participate in the Taungurung-Local Government Forum.

Moved by Cr Nathan Clark, seconded by Cr Rob Eldridge, the Council has agreed to become a member of the forum.

Call for crossing

■ Removing the level crossing at Watson St in Wallan must be a priority project, says Northern Victoria MLC Wendy Lovell

Ms Lovell spoke in State Parliament last week to call on the government to add the Watson St level crossing to its list of crossings slated for removal.

Ms Lovell said that serious traffic congestion caused by the level crossing is set to get worse after the State Labor Government announced that Mitchell Shire will be expected to increase its housing stock by 312 per cent, which will put enormous pressure on local road and rail infrastructure.

“The Wallan diamond project at the intersection of Watson St and the Hume Freeway is desperately needed for an important growth area, but has been endlessly delayed by Labor,” Ms Lovell said.

“When the State Government finally starts construction of the Wallan diamond ramps, it must include removal of the level crossing as an essential part of the intersection upgrade.”

Care fee increase

■ Murrindindi Shire Council looks set to increase its 2024-25 Family Day Care levy to differentiate between Murrindindi residents and non-residents.

The levy for non-residents is likely to increase from $2.25 per hour to $3 per hour.

“This is recommended to address the costof-service provision and to reduce the subsidy of non-resident service costs from Murrindindi Shire Council rate revenue,” says a report to Councillors.

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Ash on Wednesday Parking problems on Peninsula

■ Challenges relating to parking on the Mornington Peninsula were raised last week in State Parliament by Mornington Peninsula MLA Chris Crewther.

He presented a petition bearing 3316 signatures:

“This petition of residents in Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Assembly that the paid parking pilot introduced in November 2023 is having grave negative effects on small business, local residents, families and visitors,” said the petition.

“Business sale declines of upto 20 per cent, numerous negative reviews, fines and complaints have presented to local councillors, its CEO and relevant shire teams with little response or concern.

“The area operates under a video number plate recognition system that only allows 15 minutes from entry at the esplanade to exit before an infringement is issued via the mail.

“This is not stated on any signage and could be seen as fraudulent as one may not be physically parked but merely looking for a spot, commercially doing a delivery, be on MYC private property, a service technician, an Uber driver, awaiting a takeaway service from the hospitality venues, a motorcyclist parked on a legal footpath, be assisting a grandparent or disabled person.

“The e-permit process on line is clunky and no grace period is allowed for residents with registrations in an

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eligible areas. No tap and pay facilities are offered, only APP or QR online severely inhibiting the elderly visiting our public area.

“Mornington’s famous picnic family friendly park, pier and foreshore area should NOT be the target of a local councils funding crisis.

“Alternative means to raise funds need tabling rather than targeting local well established businesses recovering from a global pandemic and removing the free use from both local families and families abroad the public gems we have.

“The public park and its surrounds have never been so quiet and unfrequented.

“The overflow of parking has only expanded into neighbouring streets creating stress abroad.

“Save our public areas, support small business, increase tourism and its flow on effects,” the petition said.

The petition requests that the Legislative Assembly call on the Government to remove the current Mornington Peninsula paid parking pilot program immediately.

$148m raised

■ Frankston Council aims to raise $148,717,022 by general rates and the annual service charge.

The sum of $103,603,387 is to be received by rates.

The amount to be raised from the Annual Service Charges is total $45,113,635, accordin to Budget papers.

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Berwick petition

■ A petition bearing 134 signatures was last week week presented to State Parliament by Berwick MLA Brad Battin.

The petition noted that there is no reliable phone reception in the Minta Estate Berwick and region surrounding and including Halcyon Stockland Berwick

“Residents are unable to get enough phone signal to make basic call functions. The newly developed area does not have sufficient communication infrastructure to support the amount of coverage that is needed. People are concerned they are unable to make basic calls in times of emergency.’

The Legislative Assembly was called upon to review planning laws to ensure adequate communication infrastructure is installed.

Incorporating the traditions of the Cranbourne Sun (Est. 1893). The Casey-Cardinia Edition readership area comprises part of the City of Casey including Cranbourne, Cranbourne East, Cranbourne North, Cranbourne South, Cranbourne West, Devon Meadows, Doveton, Endeavour Hills, Eumemmerring, Hallam, Hampton Park, Harkaway, Junction Village, Lynbrook, Lyndhurst (part), Pearcedale (part). The entire City of Casey is home to more than 340,419 people, living in approximately 102,790 homes.

The Shire of Cardinia readership area includes Cardinia Shire includes the suburbs and localities of Beaconsfield (part), Beaconsfield Upper, Officer, Officer South, Pakenham, Pakenham South and Pakenham Upper. The entire Shire of Casey is home to more than 118,675 people, living in approximately 35,098 homes.

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PENINSULA

Incorporating the traditions of the Peninsula Post (Est. 1913). Mornington Peninsula comprises Moorooduc, Mornington, Mount Eliza and Mount Martha. Mornington Peninsula Shire is home to more than 154,999 people, living in approximately 89,155 homes.

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Incorporating the traditions of the Southern Peninsula Gazette (Est. 1953).

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Local Briefs

HOBSONS BAY Cr takes leave

■ Hobsons Bay Council this month received a request for Cr Peter Hrmphill to take leave from municipal duties for the period from June 14 to August 2.

SUNBURY Wishes for author

■ Cr Jarrod Bell and Cr Jack Medcraft moved at Hume Council that the municipality writes to acknowledge and congratulate Sunbury based author Michael Prewer on the publication of his first novel.

BRIMBANK

Fix Calder query

■ Seven questions have been addressed to Brimbank Council about the cost of its ‘Fix The Calder’ campaign.

The questions - from M. Meyer, L.l Twidle, J. Messer, W. Brbot, M. Jekic and D. Cappelli - were addressed by Mayor Cr Ranka Rasic.

Since being launched three years ago in April 2021, $31,812.12 has been spent on the campaign. This investment has resulted in:

■ The commencement of works to remove the level crossing at Calder Park Drive, with the project expected to be completed next year.

■ The completion of a business case for a new diamond interchange at Calder Park Drive.

■ A $50m commitment by the Victorian Government for freeway upgrades.

“The 2019 commitment of $50m to fund upgrades to the Calder Freeway between the Western Ring Road (M80) and Gap Rd in Sunbury was announced by the then Federal Liberal Government

“Whilst this was matched by the State Labor Government at the 2021-2022 Victorian State Budget, the Federal Labor Government has since withdrawn the $50m Commonwealth commitment and the State Government have announced that its $50m commitment is being discontinued.”

QUESTION OVER MOORABOOL VOTE AGAINST GAY FORUMS

■ Moorabool Council was asked this month by Lauren Matthews why it voted against a motion at the Municipal Association of Victoria's (MAV) State Council to host a series of forums open to all councils to discuss and share strategies for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.

“In light of this vote, what is Council doing to address community safety matters, risk management, and LGBTIQA+ intersectional inclusion in the face of threats to safety?” Ms Matthews asked.

Leigh McCallum, General Manager Community Strengthening, replied: “Council is committed to improving social outcomes for all communities within Moorabool and understands that to achieve this, strong partnerships with sector and service providers is essential to ensure an informed, planned and joined up approach is

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applied. As such, Council works closely with local support agencies, Victoria Police , and health networks to understand, plan for, and respond to emerging community issues as they arise.

“Should an incidence or trend in community safety arise Council would work collaboratively with its partners and community to respond to or mitigate.

“More broadly, Council’s programs and services are planned to support a strong, inclusive community, and through a range of existing engagement opportunities and platforms Council invites community and its partners to have a voice on influences impacting social prosperity and inclusion,” Ms McCallum said.

HUME

Integrity question

■ Resident Janine D’Souza asked Hume Council about reforms to the Local Government Act to elevate governance and integrity standards of councillors to be introduced in Hume and what can be done where constituents have serious concerns about councillor misconduct until such reforms and accountability is available.

Fadi Srour, the Council’s Chief Financial Officer, said that the Local Government Amendment (Governance and Integrity) Bill 2024 was introduced to the Victorian Parliament that includes reforms to strengthen council leadership, capability and councillor conduct, improve early intervention and effective dispute resolution and strengthen oversight mechanisms.

“The State Government will advise the local government sector how the reforms are to be implemented. This advice is not yet known,” the meeting was told.

MARIBYRNONG

100th birthday

ALTONA

Pier St progress

■ Hobsons Bay Council this month received a progress report on the capital works permanent Pier St Outdoor Trading Design Option.

It was noted that the current design work underway to permanently extend the footpaths in Pier St between Blyth St and Railway St South and the feature site between Blyth St and Queen St

A report is due at the August Council meeting, providing details of the concept design for permanent extension of the footpaths Officers recommended to retain current parklets, while the design work progresses and subject to appropriate regulatory requirements such as safety, permits and insurance being in place to the satisfaction of responsible officers.

BRUNSWICK

Parking petition

■ Merri-bek Council last month received a petition containing 62 signatures requesting it not remove six residential on-street car spaces from the north side of Glenylon Rd, Brunswick, at the intersection of Ewing St

The matter is receivin attention from the Director City Infrastructure for consideration and response.

ESSENDON

8 dwellings sought

■ Moonee Valley Council this month heard an application for a permit to construct eight dwellings at 6 Napier Cres., Essendon. Gray Kinnane Pty Ltd sought the permit which would allow 12 car spaces at the site, with construction of eight dwellings, of which two are three storeys and the remaining double storey in height.

The site is 1,049 square metres in area and is located on the eastern side of Napier Crescent. The site is currently occupied by a single storey dwelling with outbuildings.

MARIBYRNONG

Car park delay

■ Resident Michelle Clarke asked if Maribyrniong Council could confirm when the car park works between Bradmill’s and McIvor Reserve would be completed.

“Previous date was the end of April which has now passed. Current information at the site is non-committal on finish date, suggesting 10-12 weeks.”

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■ Moonee Valley. Airport West, Essendon,Flemington, Strathmore.

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■ Maribyrnong Council suspended its standing orders so that Councillors could honour the 100th birthday of Walter Hopkins OAM

The motion was moved by Cr Michael Clarke, seconded by Cr Sarah Carter.

MERRI-BEK

Remove mounds

■ Merri-bek Council received a petition (D24/ 212738) was received containing 26 signatures requesting Council that the municipality removes the the mounds and properly test Hosken Reserve at North Coburg.

The matter is being referred to theCouncil’s Director City Infrastructure for consideration and response. Cr Davidson and Cr Yildiz abstained from the vote.

BRUNSWICK

Yubup Pk re-think

■ A move to name the reserve at Frith St, Brunswick, will go back to Merri-bek Council in August.

Cr Tapinos moved, Cr Davidson seconded, that the Council ibvite further consultation from the broader Merri-bek community on the resolved list of names for the park, with a view to a report coming back with the final outcome of the consultation and poll and to confirm Council’s preferred name.

Areview of the Naming Merri-bek Places Policy will also be undertaken, Councillors carried unanimously

Council Chief Executive Officer Celia Haddock responded by advising construction of Bradmill Boulevard is being undertaken in stages by Frasers Property Australia as part of the development of the adjacent Bradmill precinct.

“The first stage, involving the water and gas infrastructure improvements along Francis St was completed prior to Christmas

“The second stage which is currently underway involves the construction of a new north-south connection from Francis St . Works are expected to be completed around July.”

MELTON

Apology from Cr

■ Cr Ashleigh Vandenberg delivered a verbal apology to her fellow Melton councillors in accordance with the determination of Shannon and Others & Vandenberg, dated April 17, which was received and noted at the April 22 Council Meeting.

HOPPERS CROSSING

Parking petition

■ Wyndham Council received a petition requesting additional ‘off-street’ parking Nathan Close, Hoppers Crossing Cr Josh Gilligan and Cr Adele Hegedich successfully moved that Council does not construct off street indented parking bays on Nathan Close, Hoppers Crossing, and that the lead petitioner be advised accordingly. Residents may apply to Council to construct indented off street parking bays.

Leigh McCallum, Moorabool Council Manager Community Strenghtening

LIGHTSCAPE IN GARDENS

■ Returning to the Royal Botanical Gardens this year, Lightscape is a spectacular illuminated walking trail.

Happening after sunset, it involves walking along a designated path where a mix of installations, lighting displays and soundscapes give a totally new immersive experience of the RBG.

Going in a single direction, the trail begins at Observatory Gate and ends at Oak Lawn Gate , a distance of a little over two kilometres in total.

Along the trail at various stations, there are a wide variety of different lighting and sound effects to be found.

Each station has a title with credits as to who was involved in producing the work on display.

Such work might be something as simple as a single tall gum lit from below in a brilliant purple glow.

Or, at the other end of the spectrum, a work might be highly elaborate, involving an installation where sculptural creations are bathed in different colours as various lighting effects play out to music or a soundscape.

It would be difficult to single out any one of the many works as a bestin-show but, to give some sense of what to expect, the work titled The Winter Cathedral is a favourite from previous years.

It consists of an archway several metres long which is beautifully illuminated by hundreds, possibly thousands of small white lights.

You can walk through the archway and bathe in its soft embracing glow.

Produced by the Culture Creative team based in Northumberland, England, and Edinburgh, Scotland, Lightscape is a wonderful example of the highly collaborative nature that such endeavours involve.

The CC team works with local artists and designers in producing and displaying existing artworks and commissioned works.

An event that has been delighting Melbournians for several years now, this year's Lightscape is once again likely to sell out quickly as it is an astonishing, at times ravishing, delight for the senses.

Venue: Royal Botanical Gardens, enter via Observatory Gate near the Visitor Centre, Birdwood Avenue, opposite the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne

Dates and times: Until August 4 at various days/times

Duration: 90 minutes to 2 hours

Tickets: $40-144

Bookings: https://premier.ticketek. com.au/shows/show.aspx?

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- Review by Peter Murphy

Memories of Frank

■ A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 16 at 1pm at the Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne, to honour the life and achievements of Frank Van Straten AM, theatre historian, archivist, author, radio presenter and devoted patron of the performing arts..

The service will be open to the public and available to view on a livestream, giving an opportunity to commemorate Frank's life and reflect on his extraordinary legacy.

Frank Van Straten published eight books on Australian theatre history, and was the inaugural archivist at the Performing Arts Museum (now Australian Performing Arts Collection), at Arts Centre Melbourne. He became its founding director between 1984 and 1993.

Between 1986 and 2001, Van Straten researched and presented ABC Radio Melbourne's Nostalgia segment, broadcast on Melbourne's 774 and the ABC Regional Network

In 2001, Van Straten acted as the Historical Consultant for Graeme Murphy's dance musical Tivoli, performed by the Sydney Dance Company, which premiered at the State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne

Serving on many boards, committees and panels across the arts and cultural sector, Frank also served on the judging panels of the Green Room Awards and Helpmann Awards.

Arts Centre Melbourne Director, Collections and Exhibitions, Sandra Bruce, says: "At Arts Centre Melbourne, Frank was our first archivist, and played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Australian Performing Arts Collection in the 1970s, becoming its founding Director in 1984. He remained passionately dedicated to the Collection throughout his life, and together with his partner Adrian Turley, generously established the Frank Van Straten Fellowship, ensuring his enduring legacy and helping our extraordinary Collection to inform, engage and inspire future audiences."

Memorial for Frank Van Straten AM. Tuesday, July 16 at 1pm at The Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne

To attend the memorial, please visit artscentremelbourne.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Bottoms

■ (MA). 90 minutes. Now available on select digital platforms.

After garnering much-deserved attention with her feature length directorial debut, Shiva Baby, in 2020 (based on her 2018 short film), writer/director Emma Seligman followed up that critical success with a high school comedy that couldn’t be any more different in tone, although some similar themes run throughout.

Rachel Sennott, who starred in Shiva Baby (and co-writes here with Seligman), is PJ, who along with her best friend Josie (Ayo Edebiri), are gay students who are at the bottom of the school hierarchy, humiliated on a daily basis by the popular crowd.

Deciding to take matters into their own hands, the two start up a Fight Club style defence class, even if PJ and Josie’s sole reason to do it is to hopefully get the attention of two students they have crushes on, Brittany (Kaia Gerber) and Isabel (Havana Rose Liu) respectively. The class does get a number of applicants, including Hazel (Ruby Cruz) , and as the group start to bond, it becomes apparent that these girls have had to suffer through horrific bullying and physical attacks.

As the big football game approaches, things start to get out of hand. Segilman and Sennott (who also recently appeared in the much more uneven Bodies, Bodies, Bodies) are totally committed to their material, which is a deliberate tearing apart of all those 80’s John Hughes high school movies we are so nostalgic about, and while some were genuine classics (The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off), they did only look at a particular sector of the community.

The diversity of colour, beliefs and sexual identity is vigorously presented here, using profane humour to terrific effect, an approach that could have so easily fallen on its face.

The cast are wonderful right across the board, and the chemistry between many of them is totally convincing.

Even the actors’ ages and the choice of music is effectively skewed. Bottoms is hilarious, but also heartfelt, made by people who are passionate about the topics raised within the seemingly knockabout and raucous plot. This is high energy entertainment of the highest order, and would make a great double bill with Olivia Wilde’s Booksmart (2019). With Sennott about to be seen in the well-reviewed I Used To Be Funny, this is a great way to be introduced (along with Shiva Baby) to this very talented actor/writer.

RATING - ****

The Kitchen

■ (M). 107 minutes. Now streaming on Netflix.

Oscar -winning actor Daniel Kaluuya (Judas And The Black Messiah, Get Out, Nope) made his directorial debut with this compelling sci-fi/drama, a serious-minded, thoughtful and eventually moving examination of poverty, class inequality, and the importance of human connection. Kane Robinson stars as Izi, a loner who resides in a densely populated area in London known as ’The Kitchen’, where poor communities are living under difficult circumstances. Making things even more difficult is that the occupants are being forcibly removed by the police, who are raiding the buildings in increasingly regular fashion, as public housing is about to be outlawed. Izi works at a company called Life After Life, in which people who can’t afford normal burial services can have their deceased loved ones turned into trees to be planted. On one such day, Izi encounters young Benji (Jedaiah Bannerman), who has just lost his mother, whom Izi knew. Beni, who now feels lost, tries to connect with Izi, wanting someone to help him get through a tragic time in his life. Initially pushing the young teen away, Izi begins to take Benji under his wing, especially when he sees the possible criminal path he could be manipulated into going down. As the authorities’ control tightens around the world they live in, Izi and Benji attempt to hang on to hope. Kaluuya, co-directing with Kibwe Tavares, impressively create a near-future world that is unfortunately all-too-believable, where the gap between rich and poor is increasing, and the rights of the latter are either being restricted or completely stripped away. Kaluuya also seems to have tapped into his own childhood in presenting his story, which is clever and impactful, giving what is a cold environment a much-needed human factor. Performances are excellent, with Robinson and Bannerman both sharing a strong chemistry, while detailing their characters’ particular pain, disconnect, and cautious need to be wanted. Technically the film is first-rate, with the world the film-makers have imagined looking absolutely plausible. The main issues are pacing, which can slow at times, and the material being so ambitious, that you wish it was detailed more thoroughly over a longer running time. These flaws aside, The Kitchen was unfairly overlooked when first released, but deserves to be seen by a larger audience. Definitely worth seeking out, as it sees another actor make a notable move behind the camera.

RATING - ***½ - Aaron Rourke

● ● ● ● Lightscape at Royal Botanic Gardens

● Frank Van Straten AM

■ It is hard to believe that an actor could make his screen debut at the age of 62 and go on to appear in a series of classic Hollywood films.

Sydney Greenstreet had a career that lasted only eight years but he became famous throughout the world and is still seen by generation after generation.

I always thought he was American and came from the deep South - boy was I wrong - read on.

Sydney Hughes Greenstreet was born in Sandwich, Kent, England, in 1879 and he came from a family of seven children.

Sydney left home at age 18 to make his fortune as a Ceylon tea planter but drought forced him out of business and he returned to England where eventually he entered the acting profession.

His first role was as a murderer called Craigen’ in Sherlock Holmes in 1902 at the Marina Theatre in Ramsgate, Kent.

Sydney toured England with Ben Greet's Shakespearian Company and in 1907 he made his Broadway debut. In 1912 he married Dorothy Ogden and they had a son.

Sydney Greenstreet's career onstage was quite amazing, he played roles in plays, musicals such as Roberta and many great characters in Shakespearian plays which included The Merchant of Venice, Macbeth and As You Like It

He was offered countless roles in films but

Whatever Happened To ... Sydney Greenstreet

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

refused as he preferred to be a stage actor. Then in 1940 whilst in Los Angeles appearing in a touring play he met John Huston who discussed with him his forthcoming film adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon

Sydney made his screen debut in the movie achieving instant screen immortality as ‘Kasper Gutman’, he was nown as ‘The Fat Man’ and it was the first of many ruthless rogues he was to play during his film career.

Warner Brothers Studios immediately signed Sydney to a long-term contract.

though this was a small role he wore a fez and it is another character that he is remembered for

He played a very interesting character in a film called Between Two Worlds - Sydney was the ‘Reverend Tim Thompson’ aboard a ship with a group of people who had just died and were somewhere between heaven and hell.

Of the 23 films he appeared in, nine were with co-star Peter Lorre

His other films included Across The Pacific, Passage To Marseille, The Hucksters, The Mask Of Dimitrios and The Woman in White.

When he retired from films Sydney played Nero Wolfe on the NBC radio program, The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe

The story goes that he was partially the inspiration for the 'Jabba the Hutt' character in the George Lucas film Return Of The Jedi Sydney Greenstreet died in 1954 due to complications from diabetes and Bright's Disease at the age of 74.

He was survived by his wife and his only son

Kevin Trask

Kevin can be heard on 3AWThe Time Tunnel - Remember WhenSundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens. And on 96.5 FM

That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon.

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SAD PASSING OF GUY WARREN AT AGE 103

Guy Warren 1921 – 2024

It is with much sadness that Nicholas Thompson Gallery marks the passing of Guy Warren

Guy Warren was born in1921 and celebrated his 100th birthday in April 2021.

Melbourne painter Peter Wegner’s portrait of the artist was awarded the Archibald Prize in 2021, the 100th anniversary of the prize.

Guy Warren exhibited regularly since 1955. Following war service with the AIF from 1941-46, he studied at the National Art School from 1947 to 1949 under the Commonwealth Rehabilitation Training School.

He was the principal lecturer and Head of Painting at the Sydney College of Arts from 1976 to 1985 and a Director f the Wollongong Art Collection from 1992 to 2002.

Guy was a recipient of the Archibald Prize (1985), the Medal of the Order of Australia OAM (1999) and the Australian Medal AM (2013)

One of the first artists to join Nicholas Thompson Gallery, Guy travelled to Melbourne at the age of94 to attend the gallery’s first opening in 2015.

The gallery staged well received exhibition of his work in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2021.

Aside from being a talented and inspiring artist, Guy will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, wisdom and friendship. It was a privilege to work with him.

Nicholas Thompson Gallery

155 Langridge St, Collingwood.

Hybycozo

■ Delve into the realms of geometry, math, and science intertwined with traditional pattern design when Hybycozo’s mesmerising installation Deep Thought takes centre stage in the Bunjil Place this winter.

Experience Hybycozo’s largerthan-life geometric sculptures brought to life through high level metal fabrication. Their extensive experience in creating spaces of peace and wonder will ensure the experience is world class.

The Bunjil Place installation will comprise five pieces that will be on display for 28 days over June and July

The Arts

His next role was in They Died With Their Boots On and he starred opposite Errol Flynn In 1942 Sydney played ‘Ferrari’ the proprietor of The Blue Parrot in Casablanca and alNo

food, language, and community. It showcases a collation of material and an angle of Hunter Valley history that is rarely represented.

Exhibition closes September 5.

Footscray Community Arts

45 Moreland Rd, Footscray

Explore

■ Explore Boroondara is a photography exhibition featuring the winners of the 2024 Boroondara Photograph Competition.

Budding photographers of all ages and abilities submitted photographs from the past and present, celebrating the diversity and heritage of Boroondara’s places, spaces, natural environment and people.

Exhibition opens Wednesday June 26 and closes Saturday August 10.

Town Hall Gallery

as part of the City of Casey 2024 Writer Arts Festival/ Exhibition opens Friday June 28 and closes Sunday July 28.

Bunjil Place

2 Patrick North East Drive Narre Warren

Steffie Yee

Chinese Restaurant Playground –Steffie Yee is an evocative exhibition about childhood, imaginative play, and finding joy within the frenetic settings of her parent’s family business.

“Having served four generations of customers for over 40 years, my parents’ Chinese restaurant, Yee’s, was the backdrop of my childhood,” says Yee

The exhibition presents a multimedia collection of finished works, and works in progress , exploring Yee’s experience growing up in the regional NSW town of Branton.

Through multilingual animations, videos, illustrations and photographs, Yee seeks to humanise the people behind the local Chinese restaurant, whose stories risk being lost due to language barriers and a long record of cultural history that predominately spotlights Anglo- Celtic and European immigration – particularly in regional Australian narratives.

Chinese Restaurant Playground captures themes of nostalgia, family

360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn - Peter Kemp

Cirque Bon Bon

■ Multi-talented dancers Jayden Grogan, Holly Soper, Hunter-Jai Clist and Tiara Locke are joining the Cirque Bon Bon extravaganza.

Cirque Bon Bon will be led by renowned comedy emcee, Mario, Queen of the Circus (Clarke McFarlane), and will star a multitalented cast including contortionist and foot archery artist Shannen Michaela who holds the Guinness world record for shooting an arrow the farthest with her feet; world-renowned Cyr Wheel artist Alexandre Lane; Aerial Hoop contortion and Hula Hoop artist Ashleigh Roper; Australia’s own hand to hand and skating duo Emma Goh and Scott Lazaravech; as well as juggler Cody Harrington and Aerial Straps and mouth hang artist Liam Dummer.

Cirque Bob Bon will open at Melbourne's Athenaeum Theatre on July 11.

■ The brother of Princess

for divorce and intends using the legal services of Fiona

in 1996

fended the now King Charles in his split with Diana. Ms Shackleton has a star-studded pedigree having previously defended Prince Andrew and Paul McCartney. Ms Shackleton is a member of the House of Lords.

Ganes that pollies play

■ Playing on their home ground at Canberra Airport two titans faced off to play Hoppo Bumpo. The result made headlines around the world with former Nine Chairman Peter Costello now looking for a new game to play.

Update on the Fonz

■ Henry Winkler, better known as The Fonz, in TV series Happy Days is now 78 years of age, and as active as ever. Recently in Dublin to promote his book 'Henry-The Fonz and Beyond' the hotel where he was staying had a minor fire scare. All was OK and The Fonz turned the scare into a comedy piece for News of the Day on telly.

Dangerous fall

■ Sir Ian McKeller, 85, lost his footing on stage while acting his part in 'Playing Kings'. He fell to the floor; audience was evacuated and Sir Ian rushed to hospital. The good news is that he is recovering but will be off work for a short while.

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● ● Princess Diana

Across

1. Blizzard

6. Wattle tree

11. Villain

15. Dried grass piles

20. Exclamation of pain

21. Genuine thing, the real ...

22. Numerous

23. Underground molten rock

25. Relaxation art (1'2,3)

26. Coral organisms

27. Dinners or lunches

29. Venice canal boat

32. Singer, ... Diamond

34. Famous British school

36. Type of spanner

39. Condemns to hell

41. Harnessed (oxen)

43. Rubs with emery

46. ... of Troy

48. Beneath

49. Dad

51. Hooter

52. Co-venture

55. Coarse file

56. Acorn bearers

59. Kills

61. Sit for portrait

62. Once again

63. Screw

64. Ripens

67. Halfway through pregnancy

68. Fortified wine

70. Culmination

71. Actress, ... Loren

72. Nag

73. Naked

74. Renovate (ship)

75. Rose-shaped award

77. Stop! (nautical)

78. Survives

79. Style

82. Mob

86. Jelly/sponge dessert

87. Eye lustfully

89. Belief in the supernatural

92. Pond plant

94. Capture

96. News

98. Floating log platform

100. Live coal

101. Computer input

103. Princess Royal

105. Resided

106. Press

108. Burn

111. Commoner

112. Very lazy (4,4)

114. Amaze

116. Spy, ... Hari

119. Bullets

120. German WWII fascist

121. Anticipated touchdown (1,1,1)

123. Freezes, ... over

124. As far as (2,2)

125. Omits (6,3)

126. New York borough

127. Blackberry shrub

130. The masses, ... polloi

131. Dawn to dusk

135. Alternate, every ...

138. Calf-length skirt

139. US astronaut, ... Shepard

141. Acute remorse

144. Unchanged, the ...

146. Cheerio!

147. Unfasten

148. Male swan

149. Young sheep

150. Uncle Sam (1,1,1)

151. Type of saxophone

152. Print with raised design

153. Taj Mahal city

155. Closing

157. Part of eye

158. Method

160. Braid

161. More ancient

162. Up to the time of

163. Overly cute

165. Less frequent

166. Snake, ... constrictor

167. Rowing aid

Across Down Down

168. Guitar sound

169. Servant 171. Accessory

172. Female title

175. In vain, to no ... 176. Light sleeps 179. Arid US state

180. Schoolgirl

182. Prison

184. Opens door to (4,2) 185. Balmy

186. Crooner, ... King Cole 188. Quiet 189. Pod vegetable 190. Dull

191. Snow-runner 193. Betting chances 194. Jogs

196. Match before final 197. Unreliable

198. Revolving tray, lazy ... 200. Modesty

205. AFL great, ... Barassi

207. Angrily

210. Impetuous

211. Concealing

212. Stupefy

213. Trading centre

214. Banned pesticide (1,1,1)

216. Irish sweater style

218. Actual

219. Ellipse

220. Repaints (vehicle)

224. Moodier

227. Depend

229. Space flight organisation

230. Tethers

231. Latin American dance

232. Nipple

233. Aware of

235. Prophetic signs

237. Go up

239. Printing error

241. Type of orange

244. Child's toy (2-2)

246. Pet's neck band (3,6)

249. Please reply (1,1,1,1)

252. Stingier

254. Former English cricket captain, ... Hussain

256. Outrageous

258. Arrange

259. Fuss, song & ...

260. Introducing in stages, ... in

263. Rest on knees

264. Outcome

265. Rot (of leather)

267. Paltry

270. Niece & ...

271. Avoided

272. Entertainer

273. Additional items

274. Welsh vegetables

277. Witnessed

279. Carpenter's spike

281. More rational

284. Hurry

286. Sum owed

288. Absorbed

292. Whisky ingredient

294. Kiss & cuddle

295. Fire remains

298. Smallest

300. Nominated

301. Mention, ... to 303. Monastery superior

306. Decorative shrub pot

308. Encounter

309. Concludes

311. Pink-eyed rabbits

314. Last Greek letter

315. Ketchup, ... sauce

316. Powerful

317. Fruit mash

318. After that

319. Deserve

320. Mafia, ... Nostra

321. Treats with drugs

322. Rewrite on keyboard

323. Unhappier

324. Muscle toning therapists

1. Cosy

2. Furnace

3. Polynesian island group

4. Heart or lung

5. Complain

6. Movement

7. Blackboard marker

8. Drumming insects

9. Amongst

10. Fuel energy rating

11. Go around

12. Playful water mammal

13. Propel

14. Christian festival

15. Sacred song

16. Long (for)

17. Try out (food)

18. Cudgel

19. Obscene material

24. Charity offerings

28. Youths

30. Milky gem

31. June 6, 1944 (1-3)

33. Eagle nests

35. Equal (2,1,3)

37. Raven

38. Deer

40. Yelling

42. Geological division

44. Positive electrodes

45. Least moist

47. Fencing blades

48. Great disturbance

49. Prepared mentally, ... up

50. Sports ground buildings

53. Wed again

54. Impedes

57. Rescued by plane

58. Examines closely

60. Brighter

63. Temper fit

65. Hatchets

66. Settee

68. Cry weakly

69. Corrode

76. Outstanding

79. Fellows

80. Not anybody (2-3)

81. Lodge firmly

83. Boundary

84. Media tycoon, press ...

85. Pixie

88. Disadvantage

90. Team

91. Tiny amount

93. Skin irritation

95. Paradise garden

97. Flourish of trumpets

99. Friends star, Jennifer ...

100. Periods

102. Degrade

104. Kinder

107. From Italy's capital

109. Rectify

110. Arabian prince

111. Ode

113. Glancing

115. Summer footwear

117. Cousin's mother

118. Nuclear explosive, ... bomb

121. Morally sound

122. Friendly

127. Chest

128. Gave weapons to 129. Childbirth contractions (6,5)

132. In unison (3,8)

133. Relative by marriage (2-3)

134. Call up (feelings)

135. Vigilant

136. Magician's cry (3,6)

137. Idealists

138. Rissoles

140. Of course

141. Document summaries

142. Blameless

143. Tent cover 145. Corrected (text)

151. Former IOC president, Juan .. Samaranch

154. Wanders

156. Fragrance

159. Reproductive cells

164. Sixth sense (1,1,1)

169. Imitative performer

170. Wood surface design

173. Hoped (to)

174. Versus 177. South American mountains

178. Effeminate

181. Facility

183. Commissioned soldier

187. Random

192. Hopping marsupials

195. Office workers

199. Usefulness

201. Chooses

202. Weather feature, El ...

203. Milan opera house, La ...

204. Bright signal light

206. Seductress, ... fatale

207. Map

208. Nimble

209. Executive jet

213. Car race city, Le ...

215. Small plums

217. Advertising sign

221. Jetties

222. Incidental comment

223. Complacent

224. Soccer net

225. Policy reversal (1-4)

226. Courtyard

228. Ambassadors' residences

234. Loud-hailer

236. Hypodermic syringes

238. Charged particle

240. Enquire intrusively

242. Showy flowers

243. Poetic name for Ireland, ... Isle

245. Apple groves

247. Parentless kids

248. Boost

250. Blood feud

251. Mesh

253. Rodents

255. Copied

257. Former Italian money unit

258. Fix

261. Respiratory ailment

262. Shoe lining

265. Rounded stone

266. Brainwaves

268. Put up with

269. The Queen's third son

275. Sitcom, My Name Is ...

276. Ruler, Genghis ...

278. Tidal river mouth

280. Carbonated

282. Opposed to

283. Resound

285. Throat-clearing noise

287. Wobble

289. Wage

290. Polluted

291. Assumes (attitude)

292. Guru

293. Ready, willing & ...

296. Impassive person

297. Upright

299. Make reparation

302. Wooden barrier

304. Farm sheds

305. Overly fat

306. Prudish

307. Elderly

308. Rugs

310. Luncheon meat

312. Bobs head

313. Timber cutters

By Rob Foenander info@robfomusic.com.au

July Christmas

■ Western Whiskey return to the Sandown Regency on July 12 for a Christmas in July extravaganza. After their recent sell out ‘country show’ their singer Esric Jackson will front the band for another night of classic country infused with some Christmas favourites too. Phone 0447 7824 10 for bookings.

Simon Says

■ Melbourne multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Simon Gemmill also known as Kamikaze Roadrunners is certainly a muso on a mission. His latest release EP Non-Human Pilots is available on digital platforms and features him playing all instruments. There’s a metal feel but Simon says Shoegaze/ Post rock could also be thrown into the mix as an apt description of his music. Tracks like Free Julian Assange to The Aliens Are Coming are sure to get your thought processes working. Contact: www.instagram.com/kamikaze roadrunners

Brittle Sun

■ Words in the dirt is the new single soon to be released by Brittle Sun.

The band featuring Viki Mealings, Duncan Graham and Jan Palethorpe along with The Taylor Project will perform at the Retreat Hotel on July 7 for an afternoon of folk/alt country music.

Contact. https://www.facebook.com/ viki.mealings - Rob Foenander

THE WOMAN IN BLACK

n After 33 years on London’s West End, The Woman in Black is the second longest-running show next to Agatha Christie's timeless murder mystery, The Mousetrap.

While The Mousetrap famously urges its audience to safeguard the killer’s identity, the spinechilling conclusion of The Woman in Black equally deserves secrecy.

While there are ample ghostly moments, it’s that final realisation of the legacy of The Woman in Black that delivers a profound and lingering terror.

The Australian tour, directed by the original London director Robin Herford, stars John Waters and Daniel MacPherson, who execute this thrilling two-hander, switching between characters and accents, with skill and seamless ease.

Based on Susan Hill’s novel adapted for stage by Stephen Mallatratt, The Woman in Black relies on the audience's imagination and skilled theatre technique to bring this haunting tale to life.

Clever lighting (Kevin Sleep), a dramatic projection, eerie sound landscape and effects (Rod Mead / Sebastian Frost), set the scene.

Arthur Kipps (Waters) is an elderly lawyer haunted by a ghostly curse from his past. Distressed but needing to share his story in the hope of ending the horror, he engages ‘The Actor’ (MacPherson) to help tell his story.

In the opening setup, MacPherson tells Waters, as he

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monosyllabically recites his tale from a voluminous tome, that he is no actor.

He asserts that he should narrate the story and will bring depth and nuance, ensuring it doesn't bore the audience.

Instead, Waters takes on the many characters ‘ Kipps ’ (now MacPherson) encounters as a young solicitor sent by his boss to oversee the funeral arrangements of the mysterious and reclusive Mrs Dablow.

As they delve into Kipps’ unnerving experiences at the remote Eel Marsh House, the play-within-aplay unfolds with chilling intensity when The Actor himself encounters The Woman in Black.

While a little slow in the setup, the final impact, the superb performances and stagecraft make this riveting theatre.

Performance dates: Until July 6

Venue: Athenaeum Theatre, Collins Street, Melbourne

Bookings: www.thewoman inblack.com.au

- Review by Beth Klein

Free Concert

■ There will be a free community concert at the Greensborough Salvation Army Hall, Glendale Rd, Briar Hill, at 3pm on Sunday July 28. It will feature the Preston SA Citadel Band and the Ringwood vocal Praise.

● ● ● John Waters in The Woman In Black.

Melbournewide

CITY Explosives raid

■ Detectives have charged a man as part of an ongoing Arson and Explosives Squad investigation.

A 33-year-old man was arrested on Collins St in Melbourne’s CBD shortly after 12 Noon on Wednesday (June 19).

Offices searched the man’s vehicle and located a firearm and quantity of drugs.

With assistance from the Bomb Response Unit, detectives also executed a search warrant at a North Shore address..

Investigators located and seized a number of items including suspected explosive devices.

The Parkville man has been charged with a number of offences, including:

■ make/possess explosive substance

■ bomb hoax

■ traffic drug of dependence

■ prohibited person possess firearm

■ possess weapons

■ possess proceeds of crime

■ theft of a motor vehicle.

He was remanded to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on June 20.

PRESTON Woman dies

■ A woman has died following a collision in Preston earlier this month.

It is believed a Holden Commodore and a Ford Mondeo collided at the intersection of Plenty Rd and Milton Crescent about 4.50pm on 9 June.

The passenger of the Ford , an 81-yearold Richmond woman, was taken to hospital where she died on June 14.

Neither driver was seriously injured.

Exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.

SCORESBY

Sexual assault

● ● ● ● Police want to speak with this man about a 901 bus incident.

■ Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a sexual assault on a bus in Scoresby

It is understood a man sexually assaulted a female victim on the Frankston-bound 901 bus about 3.40pm on Monday, April 29.

The man, perceived to be Indian SubContinental in appearance, of medium build with dark hair, got off the bus at Dandenong Railway Station a short time later.

Investigators have released an image of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.

The man was seen wearing black puffer jacket, light blue jeans and a red baseball cap. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crime stoppersvic.com.au

LEWD ACT IN CARLTON: POLICE HUNT OFFENDER

■ Melbourne North Police are appealing for assistance from the public after a man performed a lewd act in Carlton.

Investigators have been told a 28-year-old woman was sitting on a bench and having a cigarette on Bouverie St, Carlton, about 1.15am on May 10.

A man approached the victim and tapped her on the shoulder to get her attention while committing a lewd act.

The victim got up and walked away.

The offender is perceived to be 175centimeters tall, 20-30 yeas-old with short dark hair and a medium build.

Investigators have released an image of a man they believe can assist with their enquiries.

DANDENONG

50 charges

■ Police have seized more than 20 illegal weapons and laid approximately 50 drugs and weapons charges.

The seizures were part of a dedicated operation aimed at ensuring those subject to Firearms Prohibition Orders are compliant, and to further reduce harm in Melbourne’s southeast.

A series of warrants and Firearm Prohibition Order checks were conducted across Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia between June 1014, with police removing drugs and several dangerous and illegal weapons from the hands of people already known to police.

Local police, including the Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia Crime Investigation Units and Youth Gang Team, were supported by the VIPER Taskforce.

Over the course of the week, police:

■ Conducted 37 FPO compliance checks

■ Arrested seven people

■ Laid approximately 50 charges

■ Seized more than 20 prohibited weapons, including three firearms and imitation firearms, machetes, a medieval sword, a knife with shooting blades, a dagger, cross bows, batons and OC spray

■ Seized large quantities of drugs, including MDMA, GHB and cannabis.

Among those arrested:

■ A 31-year-old man was arrested at a home in Lang Lang, where officers seized several prohibited weapons, including three firearms, two imitation firearms, hand grenade fireworks, two cross bows, a machete, a dagger, medieval sword and a significant amount ammunition. Police also allegedly uncovered traffickable quantities of GHB and cannabis, as well as steroids and counterfeit money. Jewellery and identification documents believed to have been stolen were also seized. The man was charged with 22 offences, including three counts of possess prohibited weapon without exemption or approval, eight

Across Victoria

MERRIGUM

Witness appeal

■ Shepparton Highway Patrol officers are appealing for public assistance as they continue to investigate a fatal crash in Merrigum. Emergency services were called to reports a car had crashed into a tree on Ryan Rd, between Fenaughty and Ford Rds, about 12.45pm on Friday, June 14.

The vehicle caught fire following the crash, and was extinguished by firefighters.

The driver died at the scene.

Police believe a dark red small hatch was parked near the crash about 1.20pm, before driving south along Ryan Rd.

Investigators are appealing for the driver of the red vehicle, or anyone else who witnessed the collision, to contact Crime Stoppers as they may be able to assist with enquiries.

BAIRNSDALE

Parole breach

■ Detectives from East Gippsland Crime Investigation Unit have charged a man after he allegedly breached his parole conditions and removed his electronic monitoring device last month.

With assistance from Fugitive Squad, the 40-year-old Bairnsdale man was arrested in Glenaladale on June 20.

The arrest follows public appeals by police to find the man who was last seen earlier this month.

He has been charged with criminal damage, drive whilst disqualified and failing to comply with conditions of parole.

He has been remanded to appear before the Bairnsdale Magistrates’ Court on October 16.

MEREDITH

Fatality charge

■ Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal collision in Meredith last year.

Statewide

counts of possess cartridge ammunition without licence or permit, possess explosive substance on authorised premises, possess counterfeit money, possess precursor chemical, traffick Butanediol, and resist emergency worker. He was remanded to appear in Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on July 21.

■ A 28-year-old man was arrested in a caravan on Raisell Rd, Cranbourne West , and was allegedly found in possession of a large zombie knife, and quantities of MDMA and steroids. The man was charged and bailed to appear in Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on September 10.

Greater Dandenong Tasking and Co-Ordination Acting Inspector Brett Skurka said: “While it was pleasing to see many of those subject to a Firearms Prohibition Order complaint with those orders, police still uncovered many illegal items, including a myriad of weapons such as machetes, cross bows and zombie knives.

“That’s why we will be relentless in our efforts to remove dangerous weapons from the wrong hands and keep our community safe.

“These weapons can be deadly, and they are prohibited for a reason. My message to anyone who has an FPO is to adhere to it all times. We are consistently targeting this type

of offending, and you never know when to expect a knock at your door.”

GLEN WAVERLEY

Phones theft

■ Monash Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance after a man stole at least $10,000 worth of mobile phones in Glen Waverley

Investigators have been told an unknown man walked into a phone store on Springvale Rd about 5pm on Sunday, June 16.

Once inside, he used a pair of scissors to rip the display phones from security wires.

The offender then threatened a female store attendant with the scissors, before fleeing the scene on an electric scooter with the rest of the merchandise. No one was injured.

The thief who was wearing a long black braided wig is described as being Caucasian in appearance, in his late twenties, about 180cm tall.

He was last seen wearing a black beanie, light coloured pants and a scarf covering his face.

It is believed the same offender also stole mobile phones from the store on Saturday, April 20.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

It is alleged a silver Holden Commodore ran into the back of a white Suzuki Ignis about 6am on January 17 last year.

The Ignis then collided with a silver Toyota Hilux at the intersection of McLeod St.

A passenger in the Suzuki, a 29-year-old Gisborne woman, died at the scene.

The driver of the Suzuki , a 32-year-old Gisborne man, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The two occupants of the Hilux were not injured.

The driver of the Commodore, a 24-yearold Bonshaw man, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

He was interviewed by detectives and later charged with culpable driving causing death and dangerous driving causing death.

The Bonshaw man will appear at Geelong Magistrates’ Court on October 28.

GEELONG

Fraud on 92-y-o

■ Detectives from the Geelong Crime Investigation Unit have charged a man who allegedly defrauded a 92-year-old East Geelong woman of more than $15,000.

Police allege that the 27-year-old man rang the woman and purported to be an employee at an Australian bank, before requesting her PIN and bank card in an envelope with her name on it. He then allegedly attended her address and collected the bank card from her letterbox.

It is further alleged that the man has used the card at a Corio shopping centre and multiple finance institutions across Melbourne, transferring more than $15,000 to offshore accounts.

Police executed a search warrant at his Truganina address, where they located and seized more than $17,000 of stolen goods including:

■ 10 various bank cards belonging to other potential victims;

■ $3750 cash;

■ Five smart phones and six smart phone vouchers valued at $13,000.

He was bailed to appear at Werribee Magistrates’ Court on November 14.

Police want to speak with this man.

FOR PRIVATE SALE NOW

OPEN FOR INSPECTION

Enter from Coventry Street

THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 29 & SUNDAY, JUNE 30

12 NOON TO 1 PM

WEEKEND’S LOCAL FOOTBALL MATCH RESULTS

Amateurs

■ William Buck Premier Men’s. Collegians 15.13 (103) d Old Melburnians 8.10 (58). Old Scotch 18.13 (109) d Fitzroy 7.9 (51). St Kevins 8.11 959) d Old Xaverians 7.11 (53). St Bernards 16.10 (106) d University Blues 9.10 (64). Old Brighton 19.11 (125) d University Blacks 8.8 (56).

■ William Buck Premier Men’s Reserves. Collegians v Old Melburnians. Old Scotch 12.7 (79) d Fitzroy 1.4 (10). Old Xaverians 14.13 (97) d St Kevins 8.7 (55). St Bernards 17.5 (107) d University Blues 5.9 (39). Old Brighton 20.13 (133) d University Blacks 0.4 (4).

■ Premier Men’s Thirds. Old Brighton 8.12 (60) d Uni Blues 5.15 (45). Fitzroy 11.3 (69) d Old Scotch 6.10 (46). St Bernards 9.10 (64) d St Kevins 8.14 (62). Old Trinity 9.6 (60) d Old Xaverians 8.10 (58).

■ Premier Men’s Under 19. De La Salle 10.8 (68) d Beaumaris 7.11 (53). Uni Blues 23.13 (151) d Caulfield Grammarians 8.5 (53). Old Scotch 18.16 (124) d Old Xaverians 10.4 (64). Old Brighton 12.16 (88) d St Kevins 9.8 (62). Williamstown CYMS v St Bedes/Mentone Tigers.

■ Premier B Men’s. Old Ivanhoe 13.11 (89) d Old Camberwell 9.5 (59). Old Geelong 17./ 9 (111) d Williamstown CYMS 8.2 (50). Old Haileybury 8.14 (62) d Beaumaris 6.6 (42). Old Trinity 17.14 (116) d St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 12.12 (84). De La Salle 16.19 (115) d Caulfield Grammarians 8.4 (52).

■ Premier B Mern’s Reserves. Old Trinity 13.12 (90) d Old Camberwell 4.10 (34). Old Geelong 9.13 (67) d Williamstown CYMS 6.5 (41). Beaumaris 124.16 (100) d Old Haileybury 6.8 (44). Old Trinity 13.12 (90) d St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 11.5 (71). De La Salle 26.15 (171) d Caulfield Grammarians 3.1 (19).

■ Premier C Men’s. AJAX 14.11 (95) d PEGS 12.9 (81). Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 11.9 (75) d Marcellin 5.10 (40). Old Carey 18.10 (118) d Monash Blues 8.10 (58). Hampton Rovers 16.10 (106) d Parkdale Vultures 10.16 (76). Mazenod 12.14 (86) d Oakleigh 11.3 (69).

■ Premier C Men’s Reserves. AJAX 25.17 (167) d PEGS 1.4 (10). Marcellin 19.13 (127) d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 3.3 (21). Old Carey 14.6 (90) d Monash Blues 10.11 (71). Parkdale Vultures 10.11 (71) d Hampton Rovers 7.1 (43). Mazenod v Oakleigh.

■ Division 1 Men’s. Ormond 20.8 (128) d Therry Penola 7.17 (59). Old Peninsula 12.22 (94) d Preston Bullants 7.5 (47). Kew 13.7 (85) d West Brunswick 8.5 (53). UHS-VU 11.10 (76) d Parkside 8.16 (64). Prahran 14.12 (96) d Old Yarra Cobras 5.10 (40).

■ Division 1 Men’s Reserves. Ormond 16.13 109) d Therry Penola 5.4 (34). Preston Bullants 10.13 (73) d Old Peninsula 9.6 (60). West Brunswick 12.12 (84) d Kew 10.7 (67). Parkside 13.10 (88) d UHS-VU 5.3 (33). Prahran 17.10 (112) d Old Yarra Cobras 7.13 (55).

■ Division 1 Men’s Thirds. Old Xaverians 13.13 (91) d Fitzroy 6.4 (40). University Blacks v Williamstown CYMS. Old Geelong v AJAX. Collegians: Bye. St Kevins: Bye.

■ Division 1 Men’s Under 19. Old Heileybury 12.12 (84) d Hampton Rovers 7.5 (47). Old Xaverian 13.9 (87) d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 7.14 (56). Fitzroy 16.3 (99) d Old Carey 14.8 (92). St Bernards 17.13 (115) d Old Melburnians 5.5 (35).

■ Division 2 Men’s. South Melbourne Districts 9./11 (65) d Brunswick 9.6 (60). Whitefriars 12.9 981) d Bulleen Templestowe 11.11 (77). MHSOB 4.13 (37) d St Marys Salersian 3.15 (33). Hawthorn 17.12 (114) d Aquinas 12.12 (84).

■ Division 2 Men’s Reserves. Brunswick 6.8 (44) d South Melbourne Districts 5.7 (37). Whitefriars 49.22 (316) d Bulleen Templestowe 0.0 (0). MHSOB 15.14 104) d St Marys 5.10 (40). Hawthorn 10.8 (68) d Aquinas 9.8 (62). Elsternwick 12.17 (89) d Wattle Park 9.10 (64).

■ Division 2 Men’s Thirds North. Old Xaverians 22.13 (145) d Kew 2.2 (14). Masala 9.9 (63) d Parkside 6.4 (40). Marcellin 14.8

(92) d Old Camberwell 6.3 (39). Old Carey 5.10 (40) d Richmond Central 4,5 (29).

■ Division 2 Men’s Thirds South. De La Salle 16.12 (108) d Williamstown CYNMS 8.3 (51). AJAX 13.16 (94) d Hampton Rovers 2.2 (14). Old Brighton 7.10 (52) d Old Scotch 5.6 (36) Menton Panthers 23.19 (157) d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 1.3 (9).

■ Division 2 Men’s Under 19. St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers 16.17 (113) d University Blacks 0.6 (6). Parkdale Vultures 12.10 (82) d University Blues 9.6 (60). Old Camberwell 9.11 (65) d Parkside 8.7 (55). St Kevins 14.10 (94) d Old Trinity 11.13 (79). Oakleigh 9.10 (64) d Old Ivanhoe 7.6 (48).

■ Division 3 Men’s. North Brunswick 11.7 (73) d Canterbury 9.3 (57). St Johns 21.22 (148) d Swinburne University 6.3 (39). Power House 16.13 (109) d La Trobe University 4.4 (28). Richmond Central 35.26 (236) d Eley Park 3.3 (21). Box Hill North 16.18 (114) d Chadstone 14.7 (91). Albert Park: Bye.

■ Division 3 Men’s Reserves. Canterbury 11.5 (71) d North Brunswick 4.10 (34). St Johns 13.14 (92) d Swinburne University 10.7 (67). Power House 12.16 (88) d La Trobe 5.6 (36). Richmond Central 33.18 (216) d ley Park 1.2 (8). Box Hill North 31.17 (203) d Chad-stone 3.5 (23). Albert Park: Bye.

■ Division 3 Men’s Thirds North. West Brunswick 11.13 (79) d Swinburne 10.9 (69). Marcellin 8.15 (63) d Hawthorn 4.2 (26). Old Xaverians 12.13 (85) d Old Yarra Cobras 3.5 (23). Box Hill North 10.9 969) d Canterbury 5.10 (40). Old Ivanhoe 12.11 (83) d MHSOB 8.6 (54). Whitefriarss 11.17 (83) d VHS-VU 2.3 (15).

■ Division 3 Men’s Thirds South. Ormond 10.8 (68) d Parkdale 8.11 (59). Mazenod 30.23 (203) d Elsternwick 4.0 (24). South Melbourne 7.21 (63) d St Mary’s Salesian 3.5 (23). Oakleigh v Masala. Wattle Park 11.7 (73) d Monash Blues 7.8 (50).

■ Division 3 Men’s Under 19. Preston 9.11 (65) d Collegians 8.10 (58). Mazenod 210.14 (74) d Monash Blues 7.7 (49). Ormond 10.8 (68) d St Bernards 7.6 (48). Kew 13.17 (95) d PEGS 8.5 (53).

■ Division 4 Men’s Under 19. Beaumaris v Williamstown CYMS, forfeit. Bulleen Templestowe 16.15 (111) d Therry Penola 9,.8 (62). Caulfield Grammarians 18.10 (118) d Old Xaverians 12.7 (79). St Marys Salesian 17.12 (114) d De La Salle 5.8 (38). St Kevins 14.15 (99) d MHSOB 9.12 (66). Glen Eira/Old McKinnon: Bye.

Eastern

■ Premier Seniors. Rowville 11.15 (81) d Bedrwick 6.3 (39). Doncastyer East 12.13 (85) d Noble Park 10.5 (65). Balwyn 16.19 (115) d Norwood 4.7 (31). Vermont 13.9 (87) d Blackburn 9.13 (67). South Croydon 16.8 (104) d East Ringwood 7.14 (56).

■ Premier Reserves. Rowville 20.12 (132) d Berwick 2.0 (12). Doncaster East 9.8 (62)

d Noble Park 4.6 (30). Balwyn 28.14 (182) d Norwood 0.4 (4). Vermont 6.6 (42) d Blackburn 5.8 (38). East Ringwood 6.11 -47) d South Croydon 5.4 (34).

■ Premier Under 19.5. Norwood 17.20 (122) d Balwyn 0.1 (1). Blackburn 10.12 (72) d Vermont 4.1 (25). Noble Park 13.8 (86) d Doncaster East 10.7 (67). Berwick 13.9 (87) d Rowville 3.9 (27). East Ringwood: Bye.

■ Division 1 Seniors. Bayswater 15.12 (102) d Doncaster 9.8 (62). Beaconsfield 11.12 (78) d North Ringwood 8.5 (53). Mitcham 15.13 (103) d Mooroolbark 13.7 (85). Montrose 16.14 (110) d South Belgrave 9.11 (65). Park Orchards 19.20 (134) d Wantrina South 11.9 (75).

■ Division 1 Reserves. Bayswater 14.9 (93) d Doncaster 4.2 (26). Beaconsfield 3.1 (19) d North Ringwood 2.1 (13). Mitcham 18.13 (121) d Mooroolbark 3.2 (20). South Belgrave 9.7 (61) d Montrose 5.6 (36). Wantrina South 8.7 (55) d Park Orchards 8.6 (54).

■ Division 1 Under 19.5. Surrey Park 24.12 (156) d Bayswater 1.0 (6). Beaconsfield 9.5 (59) d North Ringwood 3.9 (27). Mitcham 12.8 (80) d Mooroolbark 2.8 (20). South Belgrave 14.9 (93) d Montrose 4.4 (28).

Park Orchards 7.12 (54) d Wantirna South 4.4 (28).

■ Division 2 Seniors. Ringwood 6.8 (44) d East Burwood 5.13 (43). Heathmont 15.16 (108) d Waverley Blues 6.6 (42). Lilydale 8.11 (59) d Croydon 8.9 (57). Boronia 21.16 (142) d Mulgrave 12.8 (80). Templestowe 9.19 (73) d The Basin 8.6 (54).

■ Division 2 Reserves. Easrt Burwood 6.10 (46) d Ringwood 6.5 (41). Heathmont 7.6 (48) drew with Waverley Blues 6.122 (48). Croydon 7.14 (56) d Lilydale 1.2 (8). Boronia 12.11 (83) d Mulgrave 8.9 (57). Templesdtowe 8.10 (58) d The Basin 4.4 (28).

■ Division 2 Under 19.5. Heathmont 15.10 (100) d Waverley Blues 6.9 (45). Croydon 10.8 (68) d Lilydale 7.3 (45). Mulgrave 12.9 (81) d The Basin 6.7 (43). East Burwood: Bye.

■ Division 3 Seniors. Fairpark 11.14 (80) d Silvan 11.9 (75). Ferntree Gully 15.9 (99) d Upper Ferntree Gully 7.12 (54). Coldstreeam 15.7 (97) d Knox 10.10 (70). Oakleigh District 10.13 (73) d Warrandyte 8.13 (61).

Donvale 25.12 (162) d Surrey Park 13.8 (86).

■ Division 3 Reserves. Silvan 6.10 (46) d Fairpark 4.12 (36). Upper Ferntree Gully 8.8 (56) d Ferntyree Gully 3.5 (23). Knox 10.7 (67) d Coldstream 4.6 (30). Oakleigh District 10.10 (70) d Warrandyte 4.6 (30). Surrey Park v Donvale.

■ Division 3 Under 19.5. Knox 25.22 (172) d Coldstream 0.0 (0). Donvale 11.6 (72) d Surrey Park 5.6 (36). Ferntree Gully 14.7 (91) d Upper Ferntree Gully 7.10 (52). Fairpark: Bye.

■ Division 4 Seniors. Chirnside Park 20.16 (136) d Forest Hill 5.2 (32). Kilsyth 13.14 (92) d Croydon North MLOC 12.6 (78). Scoresby 13.6 (84) d Whitehorse Pioneers 9.8 (62). Nunawading: Bye.

■ Division 4 Reserves. Chirnside Park 12.10 (82) d Forest Hill 7.0 (42). Croydon North MLOC 18.7 (115) d Kilsyth 6.9 (45). Scoresby 16.4 (100) d Whitehorse Pioneers 3.3 (21). Nunwading: Bye.

■ Division 4 Under 19.5. Kilsyth 9.11 (65) d Berwick 4.9 (33). Wantirna South 9.14 (68) d Ferntree Gully/South Croydon 6.10 (46). South Belgrave 12.7 (79) d Scoresby 6.11 (47). Blackburn: Bye. Chirnside Park: Bye. Mitcham: Bye.

Essendon

■ Premier Seniors. Greenvale 17.6 (108) d East Keilor 14.5 (89). Strathmore 14.12 (96) d Airport West 8.10 (58). Keilor 25.15 (165) d Deer Park 5.4 (34). East Keilot 14.5 (89) d Essendon Doutta Stars 9.5 (59). Aberfeldie 10.9 (69) d Pascoe Vale 7.10 (52).

■ Premier Reserves. Greenvale 7.10 (52) d Avondale heights 7.6 (48). Strathmore 16.14 (110) d Airport West 3.3 (21). Keilor 27.30 (192) d Deer Park 0.0 (0). Essendon Doutta Stars 11.5 (71) d East Keilor 7.3 (45). Aberfeldie 11.14 (80) d Pascoe Vale 8.12 (60).

■ Division 1 Seniors. St Albans 18.13 (121) d Craigieburn 7.10 (52). Roxburgh Park 13.12 (90) d Moonee Valley 11.10 (76). Tullamarine 13.8 (86) d Rupertswood 5.8 (38).

Maribyrnong 19.19 (133) d Oak Park 5.7 (37). West Coburg 24.15 (159) d Keilor 6.9 (45).

Hillside: Bye.

■ Division 1 Reserves. St Albans 17.16 (118) d Craigieburn 3.2 (20). Moonee Vsalley 10.10 (70) d Roxburgh Park 9.11 (65). Tullamarine 11.14 (80) d Rupertswood 0.0 (0).

Maribyrnong Park 13.8 (86) d Oak Park 10.7 (67). West Coburg 17.16 (118) d Keilor 1.1 (7). Hillside: Bye.

■ Division 1 Thirds. Glenroy 5.14 (44) d Hillside 4.3 (27). Ke3ilor v Maribyrnong Park. Aberfeldie 15.15 (105) d Oak Park 2.1 (13). Strathmore 17.11 (1134) d Greenvale 4.3 (27).

■ Division 1 Under 18.5. Tullamarine 4.5 (29) d Coburg Districts 4.5 (29). Essendon Doutta Stars 21.11 (137) d Oak Park 4.1 (25). Craigieburn 11.12 (78) d St Albans 0.1 (1). Moonee Valley 9.8 (62) d Hillside 5.9 (39).

■ Division 2 Seniors. Northern Saints 18.7

(115) d Sunbury Kangaroos 7.7 (49). Glenroy 18.10 (118) d East Sunbury 7.4 (46). Coburg District 17.10 (112) d Taylors Lakes 15.14 (104). Westmeadows 13.10 (88) d Burnside Heights 11.6 (72).

■ Division 2 Reserves. Sunbury Kangaroos 11.4 (70) d Northern Saints 8.9 957). Glenroy 19.12 (126) d East Sunbury 2.6 (18). Taylors Lakes 10.11 (71) d Coburg Districts 8.5 (53). Burnside Heights 10.12 (72) d Westmeadows 3.10 (28). Hadfield: Bye. ■ Division 2 Thirds. Taylors Lakes 8.7 (55) d Airport West 7.7 (49). St Albans 9.6 (60) d Hillside 3.14 (32). Northern Saints 10.3 (63) d Roxburgh Park 8.7 (55). Avondale Heights 14.5 (89) d Sunbury Kangaroos 5.1 (31). ■ Division 2 Under 18.5. Glenory 13.13 (91) d East Sunbury 0.3 (3). Hadfield 11.9 (75) d Aberfeldie 8.4 (52). Sunbury Kangaroos 16.11 (107) d Northern Saints 4.8 (32). Keilor 13.14 (92) d Maribyrnong Park 5.3 (33). Strathmore 19.19 (133) d Burnside Heights 2.3 (15). Taylors Lakes/Moonee Valley: Bye.

Morn. Peninsula

■ Division 1 Seniors. Dromana 9.14 (66) d Mt Eliza 8.7 (55). Red Hill 13.7 (85) d Frankston Bombers 11.7 (73). Frankston YCW 21.11 (137) d Sorrento 3.3 (21). Langwarrin 15.7 (97) d Pines 6.15 (51). Rosebud 12.13 (85) d Mornington 10.7 (67). ■ Division 1 Reserves. Mt Eliza 12.13 (85) d Dromana 2.0 (12). Red Hill 9.11 (65) d Frabnklston Bombers 5.7 (37). Frankston YCW 15.10 (100) d Sorrento 2.3 (15). Langwarrin 15.11 (101) d Pines 5.3 (33). Mornington 8.7 (55) d Rosebud 7.7 (49). ■ Division 1 Under 19. Mt Eliza 21.14 (140) d Dromana 2.4 (16). Frankston YCW 7.8 (50) d Sorrento 7.5 (47). Langwarrin 13.13 (91) d Pines 4.2 (26). Mornington 9.19 (73) d rosebud 3.2 (20). Red Hill: Bye. ■ Division 2 Seniors. Devon M<eadows 14.16 (100) d Bonbeach 4.6 (30). Pearcedal;e 11.14 (80) d Chelsea 7.11 (53). Crib Point 15.18 (108) d Rye 4.4 (28). Tyabb 16.7 (103) d Hastings 8.12 (60). Somerville 20.21 (141) d Karingal 10.6 (66). Edithvale-Aspendale 19.19 (133) d Seaford 2.9 (21. ■ Division 2 Reserves. Bonbeach 6.7 ()43) d Devon Meadows 6.6 (42). Chelsea 6.10 (46) d Pearcedale 6.8 (44). Crib Point 12.17 (89) d Rye 0.1 (1). Tyabb v Hastings. Somerville 20.16 (136) d Karingal 2.5 (17). EditghvaleAspendale 12.9 (81) d Seaford 2.7 (19). ■ Division 2 Under 19. Bonbeach 10.13 (73) d Devon Meadows 3.3 (21). Pearcedale v Tyabb. Rye 12.6 (78) d Crib Point 4.8 (32). Somerville 13.6 (84) d Karingal 5.8 (38). Seaford 9.13 (67) d Edithvale-Aspendale 9.10 (64).

Central Highlands

■ Seniors. Daylesford 14.12 (96) d Creswick 7.7 (49). Carngham Linton 18.10 (118) d Buninyong 15.9 (99). Waubra 10.7 (67) d Springbank 3.10 (28). Gordon 10.14 (74) d Skipton 10.11 (71). Dunnstown 14.9 993) d Clunes 7.9 (51). Rokewood Corindhap 12.13 (85) d Newlyn 6.10 (46). Learmonth 15.16 (106) d Beaufort 4.5 (29). Hepburn 20.13 (133) d Ballan 9.11 (65). Bungaree: Bye. ■ Reserves. Daylesford 9.7 (61) d Creswick 8.7 (55). Crangham 7,.11 (53) d Buninyong 7.10 (52). Springbank 13.12 (90) d Waubra 5.3 (33). Gordon 7.8 (50) d Skipton 6.5 (41). Dunnstown 11.6 (72) d clunes 5.12 (42). Newlyn 6.5 (41) d Rokewood Corindhap 2.9 (21). Learmonth 13.21 (101) d Beaufort 01. (1). Ballan 12.4 (76) d Hepburn 9.8 (62). Bungaree: Bye. ■ Under 18. Daylesford 17.23 (125) d Creswick 0.3 (3). Buninyong 21.16 (142) d Carngham Linton 1.0 (6). Springbankj 16.16 (112) d Waubra 0.0 (0). Skipton 11.11 (77) d Gordon 8.6 (54). Dunnstown v Clunes, cancelled. Rokewood Corindhap 9.9 (63) d Newlyn 6.4 (40). Learmonth 11.7 ()73) d Beaufort 6.5 (41).Ballan 23.13 (151) d Hpeburn 1.0 (6). Bungaree: Bye.

SCORES FROM WEEKEND MATCHES

Northern

■ Division 1 Seniors. Greensborough 16.11 (107) d West Preston-Lakeside 13.7 (85). Banyule 17.8 (110) d Macleod 10.6 (66). Bundoora 8.5 (53) d Montmorency 7.9 (51). Hurstbridge 17.21 (123) d Eltham 11.9 (75). Heidelberg 17.7 (109) d North Heidelberg 7.9 (51).

■ Division 1 Reserves. West PrestonLakeside 14.7 (91) d Greensborough 6.9 (45). Macleod 14.10 (94) d Banyule 13.3 (81). Montmorency 33.19 (217) d Bundoora 1.43 (9). Eltham 11.12 (78) d Hurstbirdge 9.17 (71). Heidelberg 14.11 (95) d North Heidelberg 6.4 (40).

■ Division 1 UInder 19.5. Eltham 11.9 (75) d Banyule 8.6 (54). Heidelberg 9.9 (63) d North Heidelberg 7.7 (49). Greensborough 17.15 (117) d Montmorency 4.2 (26). Diamond Creek: Bye.

■ Division 2 Seniors. Lower Plenty 15.15 (105) d Laurimar 14.9 (93). Diamond Creek 16.11 (107) d Thomastown 9.7 (61). Whittlesea 16.10 (106) d St Mary’s 9.10 (64). Northcote Park 16.11 (107) d Panton Hill 6.10 (46). South Morang 11.20 (86) d Watsonia 9.8 (62).

■ Division 2 Reserves. South Morang 14.6 (90) d Watsonia 5.6 (36). Diamond Creek 8.9 (57) d Thomastown 3.5 (23). Lower Plenty 19.8 (122) d Laurimar 13.9 (87). Northcote Park 9.13 (67) d Panton Hill 9.6 (60). Whittlesea 10.10 (70) d St Mary’s 5.7 (37).

■ Division 2 Under 19.5. Hurstbridge 8.12 (60) d South Morang 5.12 (42). Laurimar 13.11 (89) d Lower Plenty 11.12 (78). West Preston-Lakeside 15.11 (101) d Thomastown 7.7 (49). St Mary’s 9.7 (61) d Whittlesea 3.8 (26).

■ Division 3 Seniors. Epping 13.14 (92) d Ivanhoe 9.7 ()61). Fitzroy Stars 13.11 (89) d Old Eltham Collegians 13.4 (82). Heidelberg West 19.8 (122) d Lalor 10.11 (71). Mernda 11.12 (78) d Old Paradians 7.8 (50). Kilmore 14.10 (94) d Kinglake 3.7 (25). Reservoir: Bye.

■ Division 3 Reserves. Ivanhoe 13.9 (87) d Epping 9.8 (62). Old Eltham Collegians 17.6 (108) d Fityzroy Stars 10.12 (72). Heidelberg West 17.13 (115) d Lalor 4.7 (31). Kilmore 16.19 (115) d Kinglake 0.1 (1). Mernda 9.13 (67) d Old Paradians 4.5 (29). Reservoir: Bye.

■ Division 3 Under 19.5. Macleod 16.8 (104) d Panton Hill 8.6 (54). Diamond Creek 16.13 (109) d Bundoora 5.7 (37). Mernda 8.8 (56) d Old Paradians 7.9 (51). Banyule 9.7 (61) drew with Greensborough 8.13 (61).

Outer East

■ Premier Division Seniors. UpweyTecoma 9.7 (61) d Pakenham 7.10 (52). Narre Warren 10.7 (67) d Woori Yallock 9.8 (62). Wandin 18.12 (120) d Emerald 7.6 (48). Olinda-Ferny Creek 10.14 (74) d Mt Evelyn 8.10 (58). Officer 15.10 (100) d Berwick Springs 6.5 (41). Monbulk 10.12 (72) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 9.5 (59).

■ Premier Division Reserves. UpweyTecoma 17.10 (112) d Pakenham 0.0 (0). Narre Warren 11.2 (68) d Woori Yallock 10.5 (65). Wandin 14.10 (94) d Emerald 1.0 (6). Mt Evelyn 7.8 (50) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 5.5 (35). Gembrook-Cockatoo 11.4 (70) d Monbulk 5.14 (44). Officer 16.12 (108) d Berwick Springs 5.1 (31).

■ Division 1 Seniors. Powelltown 10.17 (77) d Yarra Junction 10.12 (72). Yea 11.10 (76) d Alexandra 10.12 (72). WarburtonMillgrove 12.9 (81) d Seville 11.8 (74). Belgrave 24.22 (166) d Yarra Glen 6.4 (40). Healesville: Bye.

■ Division 1 Reserves. Powelltown 8.3 (521) drew with Yarra junction 6.15 (51). Yea 13.6 (84) d Alexandra 3.3 (21). Seville 9.5 (59) d Warburton-Millgrove 5.4 (34). Belgrave 28.22 (189) d Yarra Glen 3.1 (19). Healesville: Bye.

■ Under 19 Boys. Pakenham 7.12 (54) d Upwey-Tecoma 5.5 (35). Officer 8.7 (55) d Wandin 5.6 (36). Narre Warren 22.10 (142) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 2.1 (13).

■ Under 18 Boys. Upwey-Tecoma 19.21

(135) d Seville 1.1 (7). Healesville 11.10 (76) d Woori Yallock 2.3 (15). Mt Evelyn 3.19 (37) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 4.5 (29).

■ Division 1 Women’s Seniors. Pakenham 6.2 (38) d Upwey-Tecoma 3.2 (20). Belgrave 2.4 (16) d Berwick Springs 1.5 (11). Healesville 8.10 (58) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 2.2 (14).

■ Division 2 Women’s Seniors. WarburtonMillgrove 13.16 (94) d Seville 2.0 (12). Officer 14.12 (96) d Thornton-Eildon 2.2 (14). Emerald 2.12 (24) d Wandin 3.3 (21). Woori Yallock 5.5 (33) d Monbulk 4.5 (29).

Southern

■ Division 1 Seniors. Cheltenham 19.14 (128) d Dingley 11.7(73). Springvale Districts 15.9 (99) d East Brighton 12.11 (83). St Paul’s McKinnon 16.11 (107) d Cranbourne Eagles 6.7 (43). Bentleigh 19.14 -128) d Cheslea Heights 12.6 (78). Port Melbourne Colts v Mordialloc.

■ Division 1 Reserves. Dingley 9.6 (60) d Cheltenham 6.8 (44). Springvale Districts 10.5 (65) d East Brighton 9.7 (61). St Paul’s McKinnon 11.11 (77) d Cranbourne Eagles 5.3 (33). Bentleigh 18.16 (124) d Chelsea Heights 2.1 (13). Port Melbourne Colts v Mordialloc.

■ Division 1 Open-Grade. Heatherhill 17.14 (116) d Lyndhurst 5.4 (34). Carrum Patterson Lakes 19.15 (129) d Cheltenham 0.4 (4). Highett 9.12 (66) d Dingley 5.4 (34). Springvale Districts 8.11 (59) d Skye 5.3 (33).

■ Division 2 Seniors. Doveton Doves 10.12 (72) d Hampton Park 7.7 (49). East Malvern 13.16 (94) d Highett 13.9 (87). Caulfield Bears 25.14 (164) d St Kilda City 5.8 (38). Keysborough 7.13 (55) d Endeavour Hills 6.13 (49). Murrumbeena 26.7 (173) d Skye 2.9 (21).

■ Division 2 Reserves. Doveton Doves 14.7 (91) d Hampton Park 5.3 (33). East Malvern 10.8 (68) d Highett 7.4 (46). Caulfield Bears 19.15 (129) d St Kilda City 3.0 (18). Endeavour Hills 17.11 (113) d Keysborough 6.4 (40). Murrumbeena 17.13 (115) d Skye 2.5 (17).

■ Division 2 Under 19. Heatherton 17.22 (124) d Ashwood 2.0 (12). Carrum Patterson Lakes 9.8 (62) drew with Narre South Saints 9.8 (62). Lyndhurst 13.8 (86) d Chelsea Heights 7.7 (49).

■ Division 2 Open-Grade. Lyndale 20.13 (133) d Keysborough 3.3 (21). Murrum-beena 21.16 (142) d Hallam 2.3 (15). Endeavour Hills v Black Rock. Lyndhurst: Bye.

■ Division 3 Seniors. Lyndhurst 18.16 (124) d Black Rock 13.15 (93). Carrum Patterson Lakes 32.19 (211) d Narre South Saints 2.4 (16). Heatherton 12.9 (81) d Ashwood 5.7 (37). Frankston Dolphins 18.13 (121) d South Mornington 3.5 (23).

■ Division 3 Reserves. Lyndhurst 6.15 (51) d Black Rock 5.5 (35). Carrum Patterson Lakes 21.12 (138) d Narre South Saints 4.6 (30). Heatherton 9.5 (59) d Ashwood 7.14 (56). Frankston Dolphinds 20.11 (131) d South Mornington 4.4 (28).

■ Division 4 Seniors. Lyndale 14.9 (93) d Dandenong West 8.8 (56). Moorabbin Kangaroos 19.13 (127) d South Yarra 10.18 (78).Hallam 12.10 (82) d Hampton 11.11 (77). Clayton 17.15 (117) d Doveton Eagles 10.7 (67).

■ Division 4 Reserves. Lyndale 12.17 (89) d Dandenong West 0.2 (2). Moorabbin Kangaroos 20.16 (136) d South Yarra 2.3 (15). Hallam 15.17 (107) d Hampton 8.6 (54). Clayton 21.18 (144) d Doveton Eagles 4.0 (24).

Western

■ Division 1 Seniors. Werribee Districts 17.20 (122) d Point Cook 4.12 (36). Caroline Springs 10.11 (71) d Yarraville Seddon Eagles 10.6 (66). Hoppers Crossing 14.17 (101) d Spotswood 14.4 (88). Parkside 14.7 (91) d Point Cook 7.9 (51). Altona: Bye.

■ Division 1 Reserves. Werribee Distriocts 23.18 (156) d Point Cook Centrals 2.4 (16). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 12.10 (82) d Caroline Springs 4.8 (32). Hoppers Crossing 9.5 (59) d Spotswood 12.4 (76). Point Cook 8.6 (54) d Parkside 5.11 (41). Altona: Bye.

■ Division 1 Under 18. Newport 15.5 (95) d Caroline Springs 8.15 (63). Altona 7.12 (54) d Spotswood 4.6 (30). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 13.7 (85) d Point Cook 7.8 (50). Werribee Districts 21.15 (141) d Hoppers Crossing 2.2 (14).

■ Division 2 Seniors. Albanvale 12.13 (85) d Sunshine Heights 10.4 (64). Western Rams 30.18 (198) d North Sunshine 3.3 (21). Braybrook 13.14 (92) d North Footscray 10.14 (74). Sunshine 17.12 (114) d Suns 3.4 (22). Wyndhamvale 28.16 (184) d Tarneit 2.5 (17).

■ Division 2 Reserves. Albanvale 13.6 (84) d Sunshine Heights 6.9 (45). Western Rams 15.13 (103) d North Sunshine 1.3 (9). Braybrook v North Footscray. Sunshine 10.12 (72) d Suns 2.4 (16). Wyndhamvale 30.19 (199) d Tarneit 1.3 (9). Albion v Laverton. Newport 19.7 (121) d West Footscray 7.3 (45).

■ Division 2 Under 18. Point Cook 11.11 (77) d Werribee Districts 7.8 (50). Sunshine Kangaroos 22.20 (152) d Caroline Springs 1.1 (7). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 19.22 (136) d Point Cook 0.4 (4). West Footscray: Bye.

Goulburn Valley

■ Seniors. Shepparton 16.19 (115) d Mooroopna 5.17 (47). Seymour 13.16 (94)_ d Mansfield 11.8 (74). Benalla 16.16 (112) d Tatura 8.9 (57). Echuca 11.18 (84) d Kyabram 9.5 (59). Euroa 13.21 (99) d Shepparton United 9.8 (62). Rochester 16.10 (106) d Shepparton Swans 7.14 (56).

■ Reserves. Shepparton 7.7 (49) d Mooroopna 4.4 (28). Seymour 12.15 (87) d Mansfield 3.3 (21). Benalla 10.5 (65) d Tatura 4.8 (32). Echuca 12.10 (82) d Kyabram 5.1 (31). Euroa 11.10 (76) d Shepparton United 4.3 (27). Rochester 15.14 (104) d Shepparton Swans 4.4 (28).

■ Under 18. Shepparton 5.11 (41) d Mooroopna 3.3 (21). Seymour 16.7 (103) d Mansfield 8.6 (54). Benalla 22.25 (157) d Tatura 1.1 (7). Echuca 11.12 (78) d Kyabram 5.4 (34). Euroa 14.22 (106) d Shepparton United 3.1 (19). Rochester 9.9 (63) d Shepparton Swans 5.3 (33).

Kyabram District

■ Seniors. Avenel 16.19 (115) d Merrigum 9.5 (59). Dookie United 9.9 (63) d Longwood 8.9 (57). Lancaster 26.14 (170) d Giorgarre 7.8 (50). Murchison-Toolamaba 30.12 (192) d Undera 5.1 (31). Nagambie 11.10 (76) d Tallygaroopna 9.8 (62). Stanhope 17.16 (118) d Rushworth 8.9 (57). Shepoparton East 41.24 (270) d Violet Town 2.5 (17).

Riddell District

■ Seniors. Melton Centrals 5.5 (35) d Lancefield 5.3 (33). Riddell 112.5 (71) d Wallan 7.11 (53). Kyneton 8.15 (63) d Romsey 8.10 (58). Diggers Rest 10.11 (71) d Woodend-Hesket 8.5 (53). Macedon: Bye.

Geelong District

■ Seniors. Bannockburn 120.12 (72) d GW Giants 10.9 (69). North Geelong 16.9 (105) d Corio 12.7 (79). Thomson 15.10 (100) d Bell Post Hill 7.12 (54). East Geelong 13.13 (91) d Belmont 8.8 (56). Werribee Centrals 20.12 (132) d Inverleigh 11.2 (78). Winchelsea 17.14 (116) d Anakie 6.8 (44).

Ballarat

■ Seniors. Darley 26.9 (165) d Melton South 7.5 (47). East Point 11.5 (71) d North Ballarat 7.2 (44). Sebastopol 13.11 (89) d Ballarat 6.8 (44). Melton 8.11 (59) d Sunbury 8.7 (55). Redan 16.10 (106) d Bacchus Marsh 8.6 (54). Lake Wendouree: Bye.

West Gippsland

■ Seniors. Phillip Island 30.11 (191) d Bunyip 1.1 (7). Inverloch-Kongwak 11.7 (73) d Nar Nar Goon 7.14 (56). Kilcunda 16.9 (105) d Warragul Industries 11.5 (71). Cora Lynn 17.12 (114) d Dalyston 3.8 (26). Koo Wee Rup 9.7 (61) d Garfield 7.8 (50). Tooradin-Dalmore 24.18 (162) d Korumbeena Bena 5.7 (37).

with Kerry Kulkens

ARIES: (March 21- April 20)

Lucky Colour: Cream

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 9.6.2.3. Lotto Numbers: 9.12.23.36.34.45. Love can start in strange places, and unexpected developments can change your plans. Recognition for career efforts, although follow-up on any critical information.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20)

Lucky Colour: Peach

Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.24.40.26.33. This should be the start of a great period for you. Take whatever comes your way; it's wiser to let others do the organising. Double-check any financial schemes involving partnership monies.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 9.6.5.3. Lotto Numbers: 9.15.26.35.36.3. Promises made under present aspects may not be relied upon. Make sure you know what you are doing and what you want before embarking on any new venture. Luck comes in many ways and could be at the right time.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 4.6.2.5. Lotto Numbers: 4.12.25.29.8.4

Romance looks great for singles and family extensions for the married. There are bargains around for home shoppers. Your concentration could be off-centre at work, so take each task carefully (you are accidentprone).

LEO: (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 4.6.5.2. Lotto Numbers: 4.7.12.26.35.36. Be cautious in all your financial dealings and plans, and you’ll succeed. Your ability to talk anybody into anything can spectacularly advance your career prospects. Contacts from the past can return favours owed.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23)

Lucky Colour: Orange

Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 3.6.9.5. Lotto Numbers: 9.5.12.24.45.40. Ensure you don’t overspend on things you don’t want. You should be in a more benevolent mood, and the time should be passing pleasantly. In romantic partnerships, the pace is really up to you.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 8.6.5.2.

Lotto Numbers: 8.12.26.35.40.22. It's a somewhat restless period. Don’t be caught gossiping or repeating hearsay. In the romantic sense, this could be the start of something big. Career-wise, there is no limit to how far you can go if you apply yourself.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22)

Lucky Colour: Mauve

Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5.2.3.1.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.23.32.20.3. The information you receive could be of great interest to those who can advance your career affairs. Many opportunities to further romantic ties are indicated, as is the return of a special someone for many.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.1. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.45.40.9.7. Take life as it comes; there will be no reason not to enjoy yourself. For many, money can be coming in faster than it is going out ( surprising as it seems). Romantically, it may be wanting to get it off with the new and uncertain how to get out of the old.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19)

Lucky Colour: Dark Blue

Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 1.3.2.5. Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.26.36.37. Sudden changes in plans can throw you off balance, so keep any extreme tendencies under control. You could tend to go overboard on physical activities at the expense of your love life.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19)

Lucky Colour: Silver

Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 4.6.5.2. Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.35.5.1. It could be a case of too many parties and too many friends. It could be wise to refuse at least half of the social activities offered. Most will be doing and saying the right things at the right time to fulfil life’s aims.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20)

Lucky Colour: Red

Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 4.6.8.9. Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.39.8.33. It is the right time to ask for favours from fate and those in a position to help your career plans. Believing that you can accomplish anything can bring surprising, if not spectacular, results.

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■ ALTONA. Altona Newsagency. Pier St.

■ ■ ALTONA. Club Altona. 113 Civic Pde.

■ ■ ALTONA. IGA Supermarket. 103110 Pier St.

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KEILOR. Coles Express. 664-668 Old Calder Hwy..

KEILOR. Keilor Post Office/Newsagency. 100 Old Calder Hwy. ■

KEILOR. Keilor Village Convenience Store. 686 Old Calder Hwy.

Court Lists

Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings

Wednesday, June 26

Local Briefs

M. Ponds break-ins

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■ ■ ALTONA. Liberty Service Station. Cnr Millers Rd and Civic Pde.

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■ ALTONA. Thirsty Camel Licensed Grocers/Savvy Cellars. 49 Civic Pde.

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■ ALTONA NORTH. 7-Eleven. Cnr Koroit Creek Rd and Millers Rd.

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■ ASCOT VALE. 7-Eleven. Cnr Maribyrnong Rd and Epsom Rd.

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■ ■ ■ ASCOT VALE. Ascot Vale Lotteries and Cards. 187 Union Rd.

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■ ■ ■ ASCOT VALE. IGA Express. 124 Maribyrnong Rd.

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■ BROADMEADOWS. City of Hume Offices. Cnr Tanderum Way and Pascoe Vale Rd.

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■ BRUNSWICK. 7-Eleven. Cnr Sydney Rd and Park St.

■ KENSINGTON. Coles Express. 291-301 Smithfield Rd.

■ ■ ■ ■ KENSINGTON. Foodworks. 484 Macaulay Rd.

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■ ■ ■ KENSINGTON. Local Folk Coffee Shop. Cnr Epsom Rd and Bayswater Rd.

■ ■ KINGSVILLE. BP Service Station. 88-94 Williamstown Rd.

■ ■ MAIDSTONE. The Palms. Cnr Rosamond Rd and Ballarat Rd.

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■ MARIBYRNONG. 7-Eleven. 32 Raleigh Rd.

■ ■ MARIBYRNONG. United Service Station. 31 Raleigh Rd.

■ ■ MOONEE PONDS. Moonee Ponds Newsagency. 45 Puckle St

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■ BRUNSWICK. Brunswick Club.

203 Sydney Rd.

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■ BRUNSWICK. Tatts. 396 Sydney Rd.

■ ■ BRUNSWICK. Continental Grocers Supermarket. 482 Sydney Rd.

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■ BRUNSWICK. Gervasi Foodworks. 870-872 Sydney Rd.

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■ ■ ■ BRUNSWICK. Tatts/Newsagency/ Post Office. 650 Sydney Rd.

■ ■ ■ BULLA. BP. 82-84 Bulla Rd.

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■ CAMPBELLFIELD. Caltex. 18021808 Hume Hwy.

■ ■ MORELAND. Tatts/News. 877 Sydney Rd.

■ ■ NEWPORT. 7-Eleven. 438 Melbourne Rd.

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■ NEWPORT. Friendly Grocer. 3/4 Hall St.

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■ NEWPORT. Newport N ewsagency. 6 Hall St.

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■ NIDDRIE. 7-Eleven. Cnr Keilor Rd and Hoffmans Rd

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■ NIDDRIE. Caltex. Cnr Keilor dRd and Deakin St.

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■ ■ COBURG. Caltex. 265-267 Sydney Rd.

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■ ■ COBURG. Coburg Hub Lotto,. 8/

430 Sydney Rd.

■ ■ CRAIGIEBURN. 7-Eleven. Cnr Craigieburn Rd and Dorchester St.

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■ CRAIGIEBURN. Caltex. Craigieburn Plaza Shopping Centre. Craigieburn Rd.

■ ■ CRAIGIEBURN. Coles Express. Craigieburn Plaza Shopping Centre. Craigieburn Rd.

■ ■ CRAIGIEBURN. Direct Chemist/ Lotto. Craigieburn Plaza Shopping Centre. Craigieburn Rd.

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■ ■ ■ DEER PARK. BP . Cnr Robinsons Rd and Ballarat Rd.

■ ■ DEER PARK. Deer Park Club.

780 Ballarat Rd.

■ ■ DEER PARK. Deer Park Hotel.

760 Ballarat Rd.

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■ DEER PARK. United Service Station. Near Cnr 810 Ballarat Rd and Station Rd.

■ ■ DERRIMUT. United Service Station. Cnr Robinsons Rd and 2 Foley Rd.

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■ EAST BRUNSWICK. Coles Express. Cnr 54 Holmes St and Donald St.

■ ■ EAST COBURG. 7-Eleven. Cnr Bell St and Elizabeth St.

■ ■ ESSENDON. 7-Eleven. Cnr 1 Napier St and Mt Alexander Rd.

■ ■ ESSENDON. 7-Eleven. Cnr Mt Alexander Rd and Buckley St.

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■ ■ ■ ESSENDON. Coles Express. 783795 Mt Alexander Rd.

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■ ■ ■ ESSENDON. Essendon Roundabout Newsagency. 85 Fletcher St.

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■ ■ FAWKNER. Fawkner Newsagency. 54 Bonwick St.

■ ■ FAWKNER. Moomba Park Newsagency. 89 Anderson Rd.

■ ■ FITZROY. United Service Station.

Cnr Nicholson St and St Georges Rd.

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■ FITZROY. Metro Service Station. Cnr Nicholson St and Alexandra Pde.

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■ ■ FLEMINGTON. Foodwoorks. 306 Racecourse Rd.

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■ ■ ■ FOOTSCRAY. Footscray Newsagency. Cnr Droop St and Nicholson St.

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■ ■ GLADSTONE PARK. Coles Express. 175-193 Mickleham Rd.

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■ ■ ■ GLADSTONE PARK. Coles Exp[ress. 210-212 Mickleham Rd.

■ ■ GLENBERVIE. Milk Bar. Cnr Glass St and Npaier St.

■ ■ GLENROY. Caltex. Cnr Pascoe Vale Rd and Finchley St.

■ ■ GLENROY. Coles Express. Cnr Pascoe Vale Rd and 213 Glenroy Rd.

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■ Police have arrested three youths for tampering with vehicles and entering residential yards in Moonee Pondslast Tuesday morning (June 18).

It is alleged the trio broke into cars and front yards in the vicinity of Ardmillan Rd about 2am.

Two youths were later arrested on Waverley St without incident.

One of the youths is said to have entered a home on Kinnord St in Aberfeldie where he azllegedly confronted a male resident and stole his black Audi Q3 a short time later.

The stolen Audi was located in Glenroy and the third offender was arrested nearby.

A 19-year-old Pascoe Vale man has been charged with aggravated burglary, two counts of attempted burglary, trespass, make threats to inflict serious injury and other theft related charges.

He was remanded to face Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court.

A 19-year-old Glenroy man and a 20year-old Monbulk man are expected to be charged on summons.

Essendon charges

■ Detectives from the Major Collision Investigation Unit have charged a man after a pedestrian was hit by a car in Essendon North on Monday afternoon last week (June 17).

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■ NIDDRIE. The Lott. 358 Keilor Rd.

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■ NORTH CARLTON. North Carlton Newsagency. 711 Nicholson St.

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■ NORTH SUNSHINE. BP. `139 McIntyre Rd.

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■ NORTH SUNSHINE. Newsagency/ Tatts/Post Office. 69 McIntyre Rd

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■ NORTH SUNSHINE. United Service Station. 45 McIntyre Rd.

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■ NORTH WILLIAMSTOWN. 7Eleven. Cnr Koroit Creek Rd and Champion Rd.

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■ OAK PARK. Oak Park Cellars, 95 Snell Gr.

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■ PASCOE VALE. 7-Eleven. Cnr Stewart St and Pascoe Vale Rd.

■ ■ PASCOE VALE. Pascoe Vale Central Tatts. 76 Cumberland Rd.

■ PASCOE VALE. Pascoe Vale RSL.

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Cnr Cumberland Rd and O’Hea St.

■ ■ PASCOE VALE SOUTH. 7-Eleven. 477 Bell St.

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■ PASCOE VALE SOUTH. BP. Cnr Bell St and Ross St.

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■ PASCOE VALE SOUTH. Caltex. Cnr Bell St and Cumberland Rd,

■ ■ PASCOE VALE SOUTH. Coles Express. Cnr Bell St and Sussex St.

■ ■ PASCOE VALE SOUTH. Pascoe Vale South Post Office/NewsXPress. 372-380 Bell St.

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■ ■ PRINCES HILL. North Carlton Convienece Store. 577 Lygon St.

■ ■ ROXBURGH PARK. 7-Eleven. Cnr Bridgewater Rd and James Miram Dr.

■ ■ ROXBURGH PARK. Foodworks. Cnr Donald Cameron Dr and Roxburgh Park Dr.

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■ ROXBURGH PARK. United Service Station. 124-130 Somerton Rd.

■ ■ SOMERTON. Caltex. Cnr Somerton Rd and Hume Hwy.

■ ■ SPOTSWOOD. Coles Express. Cnr The Avenue and Williamstown Rd.

■ ■ STRATHMORE. Strathmore Cellars. 305 Napier St.

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■ STRATHMORE. Strathmore Village Milk Bar. 287 Napier St.

■ ■ STRATHMORE. Woodfield Cellars. 9 Woodland St.

■ ■ SUNBURY. Sunbury Newsagency. 14 Brook St.

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■ SUNSHINE. 7-Eleven. Cnr Ballarat Rd and Hampshire Rd.

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■ ■ ■ TULLAMARINE. 7-Eleven. 182 Melrose Drive.

■ ■ TULLAMARINE. 7-Eleven. Cnr

Melrose Dr and Mickleham Rd.

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■ TULLAMARINE. Milk Bar. 193 Melrose Drive.

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■ ■ GLENROY. Metro Service Station.

770-774 Pascoe Vale Rd.

■ ■ GLENROY. Tatts. 773 Pascoe

Vale Rd.

■ ■ GREENVALE. Caltex. Cnr

Mickleham Rd and Greenvale Dr

■ ■ KEALBA. Caltex. Cnr Sunshine Ave and Main Road East.

■ ■ TULLAMARINE. Tullamarine Newsagency. 191 Melrose Drive.

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■ WILLIAMSTOWN. Metro Fuel. Cnr Williamstown Rd and Lyons St.

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■ ■ YARRAVILLE. 7-Eleven. Cnr Williamstown Rd and Somerville Rd.

Chatzidimitriou, Raquel Chmait, Eyad Collis, Gordan Czaplinksi, Milosz Deards, Nathan Debono, Luke Draper, Ebonni Duckworth, Aerin Echresh, Hossein El Sayed, Layel Erbas, Akin Fahey, Sean Farid, Nabil Featherston, Susan Foley, Adam David Garma, Marijan Garou, George Giaccotto, Lisa Gibson, Frances Elise Gondalwala, Hussain Hamdan, Mohamed Hodge, William Hurmez, Steven Ishaac-Haldas, Marcus Javed, Ali Jilani, Tahneit Johnston, Harrison Kecatos, Anastasios Kirby, Katrina Lewis, Jessica Liddy, Adam Lucas, Adam Macarcio, Braeden Mach Six Pty Ltd Mahato, Saroj Markowicz, Jack Marks, Louise Matthews, Zac Mazloum, Wajih Mcqueen, Kane Robert Murad, Ahmed Nguyen, Hoa Thi O'neill, James Ryan Onessemo, Stephanie Palmer, Joshua Power, Rebel Quinn, Wayne Radley, Colin Ram, Shanal Ramadan, Nouhad Rawlinson, Matthew Ryan, Stacy Sabbagh, Judy Sadou, Jean-Bernard Yannick Seath, Mitchell Sellathuari, Stephen Shaarani, Leila Shannon, Thoraedahl Sheikh, Ayub Sidhu, Deepinder Singh Sing, Sonia Singh, Joban Singh, Sandeep Singh, Sonia Smalley, Kelly Soni, Vishal Sterling, Jamie Sylaidos, Gerrie Taleb, Ahmad Taverna, Peter Te Kaponga, Thomas Third, Julie Tuitupou, Taione Tysoe, Luke

Uncles, Christopher Lee

Unsel, Rafet

Van Cuylenburg, Frederick James Vitale, Giacomo Ward, Marie Angela

Wardan, Michael Willetts, Shania Lee

It is believed a man was crossing Mount Alexander Rd when he was hit by a 4WD just after 1.30pm.

The pedestrian, an 84-year-old Essendon man, was taken to hospital with life-threatening-injuries.

The driver of the 4WD, a 47-year-old Keilor Park man, was arrested at the scene. He was charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury and unlicensed driving.

He was bailed to the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Monday (June 24).

Boost for Sunbury

■ Sunbury MLA Josh Bull last week asked in State Parliament about the expected completion date of the new Sunbury community hospital.

“As the Minister [for Health] knows well, the Sunbury community hospital is being delivered by upgrading and transforming the Sunbury Day Hospital, a fantastic new facility that will deliver a range of important everyday health services, including additional urgent care, dialysis and a range of other diagnostic services,” Mr Bull said.

“Once complete, we know this project will take pressure off nearby hospitals, including Sunshine and the Northern, and will allow many within my electorate and surrounding areas to receive important health care close to home.

“We will continue to invest in local services within our local communities and of course make sure that we are providing those services as they continue to grow and thrive,” Mr Bull said.

Reserve update

■ Tarneit MLA Dylan Wight has asked for a ministerial update on the progress of the new Cambridge Reserve Dog Park in Hoppers Crossing.

“Following a promise made during the 2022 election the government has been working on delivering 14 new dog parks right across Victoria.

“Among these is a brand new dog park in Hoppers Crossing , which stands out as a highly anticipated addition to our thriving community.

“The announcement of this dog park has been met with great enthusiasm. It is one of the most popular commitments we have made in Hoppers Crossing, highlighting the deep bond people have with their pets.

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■ ■ KEALBA. Coles Express. 100 Sunshine Ave.

■ ■ YARRAVILLE. The Lott. Cnr Williamstown Rd and Somerville Rd.

Arslan, Hakan Augustincic, Tony Bailey, Daniel Bellingham, Matthew Bevan-Rhys, James Bolger, Christopher Darren Bozzella, Nicoletta Brandstetter, Roula Britton, Damien Paul Brunton, Arthur Bullock, Robert John Chetcuti, Joseph Chow, Melysa Hui Cook, Jeffrey Dai, Salvatore Dang, Jason D'angelo, Luisa Darraj, Lina Dawd, Leonard Dayanc, Michae Dean, David Goeffrey Dettman, Bianca Jayne Dorsett, Kyle Dow, Kenneth Edwards, Teekin Ellis, Blake Ford, Ashley Gillard, Michael John Gjorgioski, Daniel Harrell, Damian Hartshorn, Patrick Holland, Rosina Howard, Brett Nicholas Ibrahim, Mohamad Kerr, Dylan Kirwen, Zackary Kupu, Terry Lafaele, Jaracz Lawrence, Nigel Linklater, Keith Allen Lynch, Bailley Majinovic, Radoslav Mann, James Maver, Glen Andrew Mcdonald, Ricky James Michail, Phillip Miller, Neil John Mossuto, Angelina Moxon, Joel Murphy, Christopher Murray, Sophia Musyoka, Michael Mbalu Nelson, Hunter Ofamooni, Sione Ozbilgin, Mert Prior, Leigh Francis Pupuchovski, Steven Randall, Dean Raya, Stephany Reed, Bianca Lynette Reuter, Nicholas Rogerson, Kash Sayahi, Ahmad Smith, Haydn Sooula, Mahonri Spathi, Christaki Stavropoulos, Lykourgos Taigel, Shannon Lee-Roy Tait-Mchale, Dylan Cooper Tangaris, Chris Tigani, Renzo Tonna, Danielle Tonpanya, Bon Van Boekel, Melissa Vella, Robyn Webb, Jeremy David Welsh, Carly Laura Welsh, Cody Wilks, Troy Yu, Fangjin Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, June 26 Abou-Eid, Mahmoud Alghoraby, Haider Ali, Hamza Adnan Ali, Shyau Alzaki, Mutaz Angodage, Arosha Rangana Aslan, Baran Assad, Yusuf Atkinson, Reuben Lionel Atsonios, Emmanouil Beyer, Christopher Blake, Peter Boscaglia, Francesco Bozkurt, Levent Cadman, Stefeny Candido, Dylan

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HORSHAM DRIVERS CHAMPIONSHIP

■ Star Lexton reinsman James (Herbie) Herbertson upstaged a stellar field of Victoria’s best to land the much sought after Decron Horse Care Noel Smith Memorial Horsham Invitational Drivers Championship in a six race competition at one of the most progressive’s club’s feature race days.

Here’s how the races panned out:

FIRST HEAT 1700 metres - Ten year old Bettors Delight-La Vicola gelding Speculator (gate seven) trained at Woodvale by Brett Cole with James Herbertson aboard sprinted sharply from mid-field racing for the bell to lead for the last lap in defeating The Regulator (one/four) –three wide last lap by 12.8 metres, with Nothing Sweeter (four pegs) third 4.2 metres away. The mile rate 1-59.6.

HEAT TWO 1700 metres : Wedderburn duo Nick (trainer) and wife Debbie (owner) were successful with 6Y0 Bacardi Lindy-Claudys Queen trotting mare Champagnes. Driven by Nathan Jack, Champagnes after a sweet trip from gate two on the back of the leader Apex (gate three) used the sprint lane to record a 3.4 metre margin over Apex and Frankythefrenchman (one/one from the extreme draw) to join the pacemaker on the home turn. The mile rate 2-01.4.

HEAT THREE 1700 metres : Recently relocated Charlton trainer Zac Steenhuis provided 6Y0 Artspeak-Victree Bonita mare Our Ultimate Bonny to fly away from gate five and lead throughout for defending champ Ellen Tormey and never looking in any danger, scored by 5.8 metres in advance of Fair Chance (one/three) which flashed home late from mid-field. Polemarker Swiss Lighning (three pegs) ran his usual honest race for third after using the sprint lane. The mile rate 1-58.4.

HEAT FOUR 1700 metres : Much travelled Echuca based trainer Kelly Stuart Mitchell combined with Chris Svanosio to greet the judge with 3Y0 Always B Miki-Georgeous An Devine gelding Always B Blakey. Settling three back in the running line from gate three on the second line, Always Be Blakey after being slow to begin from gate three on the second line gathered momentum to go forward racing for the bell to park outside the leader Eastbro Kozzy which began like a bullet from outside the front line. Showing plenty of intestinal fortitude, Always B Miki defied all challengers to register a 1.8 metre victory in a mile rate of 1-58.1 from polemarker Shoobee Gotcha along the sprint lane off the back of the winner, with Razs Veyron (one/two – three wide last lap) a game third 2.4 metres back after starting from gate two on the second line.

HEAT FIVE 1700 metres : Avenel trainer Greg Norman’s 3Y0 Raging Bull-Bay Jet gelding Wild Bull (Greg Sugars) led most of the way from gate four, accounting for a death-seating Browniesatmidnight by 2.7 metres in 1-55.5. Paris Princess (gate three) after leading out then trailing Wild Bull was third 7.1 metres back. The competition was hot with a number of drivers in contention coming to the 2200 metre HEAT SIX finale which saw ‘Herbie’ the winner after steering Burrumbeet trainer Michael Stanley’s 3Y0 American Ideal-Very Willing gelding Rudy Gee to an all of the way victory. Spearing out from gate five, Ruby Gee was rated to perfection, kicking clear on the final bend to score an easy 14.3 metre victory over Nosweetsforyou which trailed from gate two. Shes A Tiny Dancer (gate four) raced three wide solo last lap from one/two for a game third 1.3 metres away. The mile rate 1-57.1.

■ Ballan based trainer Phil Chircop took the training honors for the day after providing a stable double – highly promising Centurian AtmPepperell Magic 4Y0 gelding McGee in the 2200 metre The Weekly Advertiser Trotters Handicap and 3Y0 Sportswriter-Be Not Afraid filly Fearless Writer in the 1700 metre Worlds Best Hoof Oil 3Y0 Maiden Pace.

■ McGee raced by Steve Carter and friends began safely from outside the front line only to be trapped three wide as polemarker Onestepahead and Poppy Popstar (barrier three) kicked up inside him. Easing to take a one/one trail and the run of the race, McGee was eased three wide in the last lap and sprinting like a gazelle, dashed away on the home turn with the race safely in his keeping to greet the judge 4.7

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metres in advance of Watch And Act (10m) which trailed the leader angling wide on the home turn. Twenty metre backmarker Icicle (three pegs) used the sprint lane for third 2.2 metres back after being held up on straightening. The mile rate 2-05.3.

■ Fearless Writer bred and raced by Father Brian Glasheen ‘the pacing priest’ and with ‘Herbie’ aboard began with a wing on every foot from gate six to lead easily and allowed to run along at her leisure, cruised to the wire 3.2 metre ahead of Our Better Bro (one/one) and polemarker Kwick Sand which used the sprint lane from three pegs to be a head away third. The mile rate 1-56.7. Fearless Writer was the sixth progeny of the dam’s family to win.

■ Racing was great all through the afternoon after local breeder/owner/trainer/driver Aaron Dunn’s Poster Boy-Azzgoodazz colt Ruff Nut was a narrow but tough victor of the fist race on the program the Carbine Chemicals 2Y0 Pace over 1700 metres. Starting solo on the second line, Ruff Nut possied four back in the running line going three wide in the last lap to join the leader Lambro Mach first up for Mount Gambier’s David Phillips and Glen Craven on the home turn which kicked. Driven desperately in the shadows of the post, Ruff Nut made a last stride to get up by a half head returning a mile rate of 1-57.1. Alifetimeforliving raced exposed when third a neck away in a thrilling finish.

At Bendigo

■ At Bendigo on Tuesday, Melton trainer Ken Tippet who is on a high at present was victorious with 4Y0 Bettors Delight-Jazz Opera gelding Bart Bentley in the Bendigo Ski Boat Centre Pace over 1650 metres.

Driven by Ewa Justice who is also in great form, Bart Bentley led throughout from gate two and although tested by Our Princess Di (gate three), scored by 1.6 metres from Tooram Cee Cee (one/three) off a three wide trail in the last lap and Mac Cheddar which led up the three wide line in the last lap to be a head away third. The mile rate 1-55.2.

■ Moyreisk trainer/driver Ashley Ainsworth landed the Aldebaran Park 3Y0 & Older Trotters Mobile over 1650 metres with cleverly named Volstead-The Pink Diamond colt Argyle Rocks returning a mile rate of 2-02.1.

Raced by mother Katrina, Argyle Rocks first up since March was given a charmed trip one/ one from the extreme draw with Patnwill leading from gate three.

zWhen Johnny Six Kids (gate five) which had moved to race parked strode past the pacemaker on the final bend, Argyle Rocks immediately joined him on turning and was too tough over the concluding stages, greeting the judge by 3.6 metres. Mac Flick (three pegs – one/two home turn) ran home nicely for third 1.1 metres away.

■ Great Western’s Peter Manning snared the quinella in the 1650 metre Rothacker Stockfeeds 2Y0 Trotters Mobile when Aldebaran EagleGarston Girl gelding Mystery Fred driven by daughter Kerryn defeated Nipotina (James Herbertson) by a head in a rate of 2-01.9.

Despite doing all of the work from gate three outside the first start leader Iberian (gate four), Mystery Fred outstayed his rivals to prevail narrowly. With Nipotia (one/one) joining him on the

home turn, the pair raced away in the straight as Mystery Fred kept on giving . Queen Truscott after trailing the pacemaker was third 2 metres away.

■ Elmore part-owner/breeder/trainer Frank Barac’s 7Y0 Auckland Reactor-Madam Altissimo mare was gigantic when taking out the Yorkshire Park Standardbreds Pace over 2150 metres,

With Ryan Sanderson in the sulky Madame Reactor (gate five) worked extremely hard to cross Wheres Wood Wood (gate two) at the start with Royal Saxon (gate four) between them.

Eventually taking over, Madam Reactor despite the early burn recorded one of her best wins which now stand at 10 from 105 with 26 placings, accounting for Aussie Pride out wide from four back by 1.8 metres. Goodtime Louis (four pegs) ran on late when extricated to be 5.7 metres away third. The mile rate 1-57.6.

8 events at S. Hill

■ A most interesting, competitive and thrilling eight race card was held at Swan Hill on Wednesday June 19 presented by the Victoria Harness Racing Club and their co-sponsors.

The $9,000 VHRC/GBL Properties Pace over 2240 metres commenced the program which saw locally owned 4Y0 A Rocknroll Dance-Kilfenora gelding Pablo Rocks successful.

Trained and driven by Romsey’s Chris Svanosio, Pablo Rocks backed from $5 in the morning to run a $2.50 favourite raced roughly at the start from the pole needing to be balanced and settled three back along the markers as Rimu Valley led from gate four.

Coming away from the inside after travelling a short distance to face the breeze, Pablo Rocks raced uncovered for the rest of the journey. Appearing to be struggling to get on terms with the pacemaker approaching the final bend, Pablo Rocks rallied in the shadows of the post to record a strong victory by a half neck, with Yapper (three pegs – one/one home turn) third 2.6 metres away. The rate 1-59.9.

■ Raging hot favourite Surfingmakescents ($1.10), a 4Y0 daughter of Vincent and Our Surfer Girl trained and driven by Great Western’s Kerryn Manning and raced by a huge syndicate including Horsham HRC Media mogul Tony Logan and long time stable client Ken Salmon was victorious in the VHRC/Benstud Vicbred Platinum Mares Sprint Championship (3rd Heat) over 1750 metres returning a mile rate of 155.1.

Lobbing one/one from gate six as Ivana Bytheseaside began brilliantly for Neville Pangrazio from gate four, Kerryn wasted no time in going forward to assume control racing for the bell.

With no challengers, Surfingmakescents coasted to the wire 11.1 metres in advance of a death-seating Wendys Wish (gate three on the second line) which went forward mid-race. Ivana Bytheseaside held third 4.7 metres away.

■ Sutton Grange breeder/owner/trainer Clive Henderson was rewarded for persistency when 4Y0 Sportswriter-Dance Of Fire gelding Edwarde Grange returned to the winners list for the first time since February by taking the Peter Walsh MP Challenge Pace (1st Heat) over 2240 metres.

Driven by Tayla French, Edwarde Grange came out running from gate four to lead throughout, recording a 1.6 metre margin in advance of Lils Nightmare off a three wide trail from the tail in the last lap. Shaq (gate six) ran his usual honest race for third 4.3 metres back after racing exposed. The mile rate 1-59.5.

■ The second Heat of The Peter Walsh Challenge saw Kialla trainer/driver Cameron Maggs successful with For A Reason-Bed Socks gelding Wind Sock returning a 2-00.3 mile rate. Bred and raced by NSW horseman Ian Livermore, Wind Sock from inside the second line settled four back along the markers before angling to be one/one mid-race as former Kiwi Fremont Street first up in Oz led from gate five. Extricated three wide into the home turn, Wind Sock held a narrow margin in the straight to defend all challengers and register a 5.6 metre margin over Nivekalon Eagle (one/three midrace) and Sporty Philtra (one/three – four wide

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home turn) who was third 2.7 metres back.

■ The third heat went the way of Rockbank trainer Brian Kiesey’s 4Y0 Captain Treacherous-Golden Flyin in a mile rate of 2-01.7. Driven by Cameron Maggs, Admiralofthefleet was trapped three wide from outside the front line and eased before going forward to park outside Nicolescruiser (gate six) and despite doing all of the work, raced to the front on the home turn holding a margin to the wire to score by 6.4 metres over Mynameisruby (one/one) and Nicolescruiser who was a nose away third. The $10,000 Final will be held at Echuca on June 26.

■ Stawell trainer/driver Jason Ainsworth produced the ‘drive of the night’ aboard 4Y0 Skyvalley-Irish Tess gelding En Seventeen to land the VHRC/Haras Des Trotteurs 4Y0 & Older Trotters Mobile over 2240 metres.

Raced by trotting fanatic Terry Cahill, En Seventeen making his second race appearance and starting from the extreme draw settled at the tail of the field as Sweet Maori Miss led from gate three. Making gradual ground in the last lap to be one/one approaching the home turn but with a wall of horses ahead of him spread across the track, En Seventeen was pushed through a narrow gap in the shadows of the post and switching to the sprint lane, sprouted wings to prevail by a half head from the pacemaker, with the favourite Efficiently first up since last October for Kerryn Manning third a head away in another nail biting finish after moving from four back to be outsider the leader at the bell. The mile rate 2-04.6.

Shepp. events

■ Monegeetta trainer/driver David Miles received some fuel expenses for a upcoming trip to Queensland for their Winter Carnival when 4Y0 Hes Watching-Mayhappen gelding Watch It Happen scored in the Your Sold Real Estate Pace over 2190 metres at Shepparton on Thursday.

Given a beaut trip from inside the second line trailing the poleline leader Twilight Beach, Watch It Happen used the sprint lane in the straight to record an easy 1.7 metre victory from Be A Good Scout (three pegs) which followed him throughout also using the sprint lane, with Aliza Hill (one/three) running on late for third a head away. The mile rate 2-01.8.

■ Heathcote owner/trainer Terry French’s 9Y0 Well Said-Without Guile gelding Joeys Hangover chalked up his 22nd victory at start 198 (40 placings) when successful in the 2190 metre Central Tyre Service Pace.

Driven by daughter Tayla, Joeys Hangover safely retained the lead from the pole and rated well, was never headed, accounting for Speedy Spida (gate six) which raced outside him by 1.2 metres in 2-02.2. Tex Goes Bang (three pegs from gate two) was third two metres away. * There has to be something wrong with the handicapping system when horses such as the winner can race against lesser performed horses all off the same mark.

■ Terry brought up a race to race double by taking the 2190 metre JDC Contractors Pace with 7Y0 Fly Like An Eagle-Ultimate Dollar gelding Eagles And Indians with Liam Older in the sulky. Taken back to the tail from gate five, Eagles And Indians was all over the place in the last lap from the marker line to trail three wide at the bell then three pegs prior to the home turn when again with a three wide trail before pulling four wide in the home straight.

SMART GALLOPERS IN TATTS TIARA

■ Another of Australia’s popular races is the Tatts Tiara, to be run at the end of this month, which has attracted some smart gallopers.

Bookmakers put up the smart mare, Magic Time, to go around as top pick,

Back on April 20 at Randwick on a heavy track, in the All Aged Stakes, she blitzed them in the run home, for leading trainer Graeme Begg. She joined in at the 200 metres, and gave nothing else a chance, and if it is wet here, get on.

Magic Time finished well back in the Stradbroke, conditions didn’t suit, she likes it wet. Worth another chance.

On the next line is another smart galloper in Opal Ridge, who scored in brilliant fashion at Scone back on May 18.

Over the short sprint trip of 1100 metres, she blitzed them in the run home bolting in.

Going on five, she has always been among the top echelon, and will be right in this.

Next, we have one of Australia’s best sprinters in Benedatta, prepared by Jason Warren at Mornington.

She too contested the Stradbroke, but appeared to have every chance and finished back in eigth spot.

She is noted for her runs up the straight at Flemington, but this time it was around a corner in the Goodwood Handicap at Morphettville back on May 11 in a brilliant run.

It was yet another triumph for leading iady rider, Jamie Kah, on her home soil. She is going to be right in this.

One that will be right in this also is the good New Zealand mare, La Crique; she has good form, and is all class, having won in good style in the Magic Millions National Classic at Eagle Farm.

Her form in New Zealand is first-class, prepared by Simon and Katrina Cassin. You have got to follow her, she is the one to beat.

Another that has form is the Victorian trained mare, Coeur Volant, prepared by top trainer, Mike Moroney, who has her racing well, and she finished a good fourth in the last race on Derby Day at Eagle Farm.

Since then finished sixth in the Dane Ripper Stakes at Eagle Farm on June 15. She has ability, stick with her.

Leading Victorian trainers, Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman, have another with talent, Roll on High, who won the Fred Best Classic in fine style.

It finished back in ninth spot in the Stradbroke at big odds. her form of late is a bit ordinary.

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One of the top team with leading trainer Ciaron Maher, Semana, ran a good race in finishing just behind a couple of smart ones, Zougotcha and Atishu, running third in the Queen of the Turf over 1600 metres at Eagle Farm back on April 13.

She later ran back in ninth spot in the Stradbroke where she was outclassed.

The Bjorn Baker prepared Stefi Magnetic stuck on for a reasonable third to Roll on High, and can improve.

She was a good third in the Fred Best Classic and then went on to win the Stradbroke; has come right into Calculations with the win in the classic.

The locally trained Queenslander, Chinny Boom, atoned for her run last start winning well over Bezique and Bubble Rock, but I feel others will be too strong; later finished ninth in the Dane Ripper, would need to improve.

Then we have the Moody-Coleman trained mare, Chain of Lightning,who boasts a win over her stablemate one of the best, in I Wish I Win She has been sold,but will race on, and then to stud when right.

The Ciaron Maher trained mare, Ruthless Dame, has ability, but not racing well at present. She is a classic winner, and if she can get right, she would be in this, but I am giving her a miss.

Another with talent is the Mitchell Freedman trained, Skybird , who won well at Morphettville, back on April 27. She is consistent and could run well here.

I thought the last of our chances was the Snowden team filly, Revolutionary Miss, who hardly runs a bad run.

She has won some good races and has a bit of class about her.

Last, but not least is the Snowden mare who won the Hawkesbury Crown on May 4, coming from a fair way back.

She was having her first run in Australia after racing overseas

From her 15 starts, Coco Jamboo has now won five, four of those overseas, now Hawkesbury.

She showed plenty of heart in winning at Hawkesbury and will improve.

Fast tracked

■ The sixth intake of Thoroughbred Breeders Australia National Traineeship Program, Fast Track, has graduated at a Gala Ceremony in Scone.

Fourteen students received their Certificate III in Horse Breeding after completing the 12month program, with the trainees carrying out placements on farms acros New South Wales, Victoria and for the first time, Tasmania

More than 80 people attended the graduation event at Scone Racing Club

All the students in this year’s class, are set to remain in the Thoroughbred Industry after graduation.

“We are very proud of the trainees who have all worked really hard to complete their studies and successfully carry out their work commitments on farms” said Madison Tims, TBA’S Education and Projects Manager.

“This program has created a pathway for anyone, no matter their horse experience, or whether they’ve been exposed to the Thoroughbred Industry, to learn about breeding and get a job on a respected farm”.

Over 90 per cenmt of graduates from the program remain in the Thoroughbred Industry for at least 12 months,

Also attending were 20 trainees who make up the 2024 Fast Track intake, the largest class in the program’s history.

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Interests Acquired: That of Leonie O’Farrell (registered proprietor) and all other interests.

The acquisition is made pursuant to section 112 of the Local Government Act 2020 for the purpose of public open space (parkland).

A notice of intention to acquire the interest in the land was not required under section 7(1) of the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986 because the land has been publicly advertised for sale and the Council believes in good faith that the interest is still available for sale.

Published with the authority of the Council.

For and on behalf of the Council.

Signed ANDREW DAY

Name Andrew Day

Chief Executive Officer

Date 4 June 2024

Land Acquisition and Compensation Regulations 2021 FORM 7 Regulation 16

Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986 NOTICE OF ACQUISITION

COMPULSORY ACQUISITION OF INTEREST IN LAND

Barwon Region Water Corporation (ABN 86 348 316 514) of 55-67 Ryrie Street, Geelong Victoria, 3220 (Barwon Water) declares that by this notice it acquires the following interests in the land described as Lot 2 on Plan of Subdivision 612863D being the whole of the land contained in Certificate of Title Volume 11505 Folio 191:

Interests Acquired: That of Peter Gerard Scott (registered proprietor) and all other interests.

The acquisition is made pursuant to section 130 of the Water Act 1989 for the purpose of a water recycling facility and recycled water irrigation associated with the Forrest Wastewater Project.

A notice of intention to acquire the interest in the land was not required under section 7(1) of the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986 because the land has been publicly advertised for sale and Barwon Water believes in good faith that the interest is still available for sale.

Published with the authority of Barwon Water.

For and on behalf of Barwon Water.

Signed SHAUN CUMMING

Name Shaun Cumming

Managing Director

Barwon Region Water Corporation

Date 13 June 2024

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Debrah Scherr© of Elsternwick,Victoria, is not a voluntary transactor in commerce, and is the irrefutable Holder in Due Course of my properties and all associated copyright protected Trade Names DEBRAH SCHERR, since unrebutted lawful Reconveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis also known as the Commonwealth of Australia Public Recording Number RPP4463900051002908905607, Proclamation Date 26th of April 2024 . Thus severing usufruct subjugation ties with the occupying corporate government of Australia in its entirety. Immediately cease and desist any further infringement upon these copyright protected financial instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Debrah Scherr© in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin, GLOSSA.

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Helen Jean Taylor© in care of Chirnside Park Victoria State, is not a voluntary transactor in commerce, and is the irrefutable Holder in Due Course of my properties and all associated copyright protected Trade Names HELEN TAYLOR, HELEN J. TAYLOR, HELEN JEAN TAYLOR since unrebutted lawful Reconveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis also known as the Commonwealth of Australia Public Recording Number RPP44 63900 05100 27206 52604, Proclamation Date 20th March 2024. Thus severing usufruct subjugation ties with the occupying corporate government of Australia in its entirety. Immediately cease and desist any further infringement upon these copyright protected financial instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Helen Jean Taylor© in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin, GLOSSA.

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Suzanne Frances Aiello© of Hillside, Victoria, is not a voluntary transactor in commerce, and is the irrefutable Holder in Due Course of my properties and all associated copyright protected Trade Names SUZANNE DENNEHY, S.F. DENNEHY, S F DENNEHY, Suzanne DENNEHY, DENNEHY Suzanne, SUZANNE F. Dennehy, Suzanne Dennehy, Suzanne F. DENNEHY, Suzanne Frances Dennehy, SUZANNE F DENNEHY, SUZANNE F. DENNEHY, Suzanne F. Dennehy, Suzanne F. Dennehy, DENNEHY SUZANNE FRANCES, Suzanne Frances DENNEHY, SUZANNE FRANCES DENNEHY, Suzanne, SUZANNE, Suzanne F, Suzanne F., DENNEHY SUZANNE, S.D., SD, SFD, S.F.D., and SUZANNE AIELLO, AIELLO SUZANNE FRANCES, SUZANNE FRANCES AIELLO, SUZANNE F AIELLO, SUZANNE F. AIELLO, S.F. AIELLO, S F AIELLO, AIELLO SUZANNE, Suzanne F. AIELLO, Suzanne AIELLO, AIELLO Suzanne, SUZANNE F. Aiello, Suzanne F. Aiello, Suzanne Aiello, Suzanne Frances Aiello, Suzanne F. Aiello, Suzanne F. Aiello, S.A, SFA, S.F.A., and Keilor Bookkeeping Services, accounts@keilorbookkeeping.com.a., Suzanne Dennehy, Vittoria2106, Aussie Frozen Treats Pty Ltd, Polly Ood, mde0228, suz.poochie1968, and all other variations however styled, punctuated, spelled, ordered, or otherwise represented as pertaining to me and my estate, since rebutted lawful Reconveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis also known as the Commonwealth of Australia Public Recording number RPP4463900051002103529603, Proclamation date the 3rd day of April 2024. Thus, severing usufruct subjugation ties with the occupying corporate government of Australia in its entirety. Immediately cease and desist any further infringement upon these copyright protected financial instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Suzanne Frances Aiello© in fraudulent debased DogLatin, GLOSSA.

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Anna Maria Salerni©, of Macleod, Victoria State, is not a voluntarily transactor in commerce, and is the irrefutable Holder in Due Course of all associated Copyright Protected Trade Names since unrebutted lawful reconveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis, commonly known as The Commonwealth of Australia, Public Record Number RPP44 63900 05100 30953 88600, Proclamation Date 1 March 2024; severing Usufruct Subjugation ties with the Australia Corporation in its entirety. The occupying corporate government of Australia and its affiliates are instructed to immediately cease and desist any further infringement upon these copyright protected Financial Instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Anna Maria Salerni© in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin; Glossa.

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Carmina Patricia Trani©, of Pascoe Vale South, Victoria State, is not a voluntarily transactor in commerce, and is the irrefutable Holder in Due Course of all associated Copyright Protected Trade Names since unrebutted lawful reconveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis, commonly known as The Commonwealth of Australia, Public Record Number RPP44 63900 05100 30953 87603, Proclamation Date 29th February 2024; severing Usufruct Subjugation ties with the Australia Corporation in its entirety. The occupying corporate government of Australia and its affiliates are instructed to immediately cease and desist any further infringement upon these copyright protected Financial Instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Carmina Patricia Trani© in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin; Glossa.

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Ella Danchenko©, of Pascoe Vale South, Victoria State, is not a voluntarily transactor in commerce, and is the irrefutable Holder in Due Course of all associated Copyright Protected Trade Names since unrebutted lawful reconveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis, commonly known as The Commonwealth of Australia, Public Record Number RPP44 63900 05100 30902 13600, Proclamation Date 29th February 2024; severing Usufruct Subjugation ties with the Australia Corporation in its entirety. The occupying corporate government of Australia and its affiliates are instructed to immediately cease and desist any further infringement upon these copyright protected Financial Instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Ella Danchenko© in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin; Glossa.

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Mark Stefan Osswald© of Belmont, Victoria, is not a voluntary transactor in commerce, and is the irrefutable Holder in Due Course of my properties and all associated copyright protected Trade Names since unrebutted lawful Reconveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis also known as the Commonwealth of Australia Public Recording Number RPP44 63800 09400 44102 66601, Proclamation date 18th March 2024, MARK OSSWALD, M.S. OSSWALD, MS OSSWALD, OSSWALD Mark, MARK Osswald, MARK S OSSWALD, Mark Osswald, Mark Stefan OSSWALD, Mark Stefan Osswald, MARK S OSSWALD, MARK S. OSSWALD, Mark S Osswald, Mark S. Osswald, OSSWALD MARK STEFAN, OSSWALD Mark Stefan, MARK STEFAN OSSWALD, Mark, MARK, Mark S, Mark S., OSSWALD MARK, M.O., MO, MSO, M.S.O., MARK OSSWALD, OSSWALD MARK STEPHEN, MARK STEPHEN OSSWALD, MARK S OSSWALD, MARK S. OSSWALD, M.S. OSSWALD, MS OSSWALD, OSSWALD MARK, OSSWALD Mark Stephen, OSSWALD Mark , MARK Osswald, MARK S Osswald, Mark Stephen OSSWALD, Mark Osswald, Mark Stephen Osswald, Mark S Osswald, Mark S. Osswald, Mark S, Mark S., M.O., MO, MSO, M.S.O., OSSWALD MARK STEPHEN, MARK S. OSSWALD, MARK STEPHEN OSSWALD, and Dr. Plastic, DR. PLASTIC, mark@drplastic.com.au, drplastictm, www.drplastic.com.au, mark_osswald, thus severing usufruct subjugation ties with the occupying corporate government of Australia in its entirety. Immediately cease and desist any further infringement upon these copyright protected financial instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Mark Stefan Osswald© in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin, GLOSSA

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