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Exposure sites listed across Melbourne’s SE ■ LOCAL BUSINESSES have expressed anger and frustration at the latest five-day COVID lockdown, due to conclude at 11.59pm Wednesday (Feb. 17).

The lockdown was announced on Friday (Feb. 12)

by Premier Daniel Andrews after a number of new Coronavirus cases were reported in Melbourne.

■ Vicinity Group - operators of the Bayside Shopping Centre - needs to introduce two-hour free parking to help rebuild central Frankston’s economy, says Rod Evenden of the Committee for Greater Frankston. ● See Page 3

Dandenong closures ■ Lockdown closures in the Greater Dandenong City include Dandenong and Springvale Libraries, all Council Customer Service Centres, Noble Park Aquatic Centre, Oasis Leisure Centre and the Drum Theatre.

Works at Dromana ■ “The renewal and development of the two new netball courts at Marna Reserve, Dromana is welcome news,” says Mornington Peninsula Shire Seawinds Ward Councillor Antonella Celi. Completion of the project is due in May, says a Shire media release.

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Restaurants across the Peninsula-Frankston-Greater Dandenong region were forced to close ahead of what was to be one of the busiest trading weekends of the year.

Thousands of bookings for Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day events had to be cancelled.

Florists and gift shops were hoping for a big trading weekend for Valentine’s Day, but had to close on Friday night.

Eateries across Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula were forced to throw out millions of dollars of food.

Restau-rateurs said the snap decision to introduce the restrictions last Friday meant that they did not even had time to give the food away.

The story was the same for florists who were left with thousands of dollars of fresh flowers unsold.

“Today is Groundhog Day for Victorian businesses who are feeling deeply frustrated about the current COVID-19

situation in Victoria and the impact that these latest restrictions will have on their business,” said Paul Guerra, Chief Executive of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce.

“Victoria must avoid a third wave, and if the public health advice is that restrictions are required to do that, then we have to accept that they are necessary.

“However, Victorian businesses cannot and should not keep paying the price for the shortcomings in Victoria’s hotel quarantine system.

“This weekend was slated to be one of our busiest for some time, with the Australian Open and other sporting events, Valentine’s Day, weddings and functions planned.

“Business will once again have to absorb the cost of stock losses, while thousands of Victorians won’t be able to work.

“It’s another massive blow to our economy which was just starting to get back on its feet.” ● Turn To Page 3

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Soil erosion at Mt Martha ■ Mornington MLA David Morris has spoken in State Parliament about soil erosion at Mount Martha.

“My question is to the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change,” Mr Morris said.

“I have frequently raised the issue of sand loss and erosion at Mount Martha north beach, most recently via an adjournment matter on November 12 last year.

“In her response the minister claimed that despite strong community support the construction of a groyne to protect the beach would not be effective in keeping sand on it.

“The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Mount Martha North Options Analysis, dated June 2019, suggested two options.

Shelter worry ■ Cr Bob Milkovic has told Greater Dandenong Council that Rosewood Downs Retirement Village residents are concerned about the removal of the bus shelter on the south side of Outlook Drive.

● David Morris, Mornington MLA “The first was a do-nothing approach, which does not protect the headland middens that are there or provide a beach; and alternatively the construction of a groyne, which would maintain a beach of, in their words, ‘usable width’ and also protect the middens.

“So the question to the minister is: why has she decided to abandon this beach when a clear alternative exists and federal funding is available?” Mr Morris said.

The Whip Our Spy in Parliament

Parliament back?

■ State Parliament is due back TuesdayWednesday-Thursday (Feb. 16-17-18) for its second sitting week, but who knows what impact the sudden five-day lockdown will have on House arrangements?

Athletics support

■ Earlier this month, Louise Staley (MLA, Ripon, Liberal) told of the impact that COVID was having on Little Athletics across the state.

“Last night I was contacted by a parent of a Little Aths participant in Ripon to tell me that the regional meets had been cancelled, and the reason they have been cancelled is that Little Athletics Victoria is unable to get a permit from the government to hold these events.

“Now, I went to the Little Aths website, and they have a statement on the website.

They have said: “advice suggested this process would take 4–6 weeks”.

“Well, it is apparent to them that the process is now taking 10 weeks. This is entirely typical of this Government. The level of incompetence when it comes to actually implementing their plans in terms of COVID-safe plans or other aspects of this pandemic’s management is wholly flawed, and now we have Little Aths at the regional level cancelled.

“I spoke to Paul Cleary, who is a coach for Little Aths in Ballarat. He told me he had 19 kids there last night in Ballarat just in his group, and he had a little nine-year-old girl crying because they had missed last year and they understood that, but to miss again this year—totally unacceptable. This Government has failed these kids again, and it is completely unacceptable,” Ms Staley said.

Tribute to Paul

■ Bridget Vallence (MLA, Evelyn, Liberal) took time in State Parliament this month to pay tribute to the life of Paul Payne, who was known widely in Victoria. “t is with a heavy heart I rise to pay tribute to Paul Payne. Our community was saddened to hear of the loss of Paul Payne after his recent illness in December 2020.

“Paul was the president of the Lilydale RSL after having in his earlier life a distinguished 20-year career in the Royal Australian Navy. Paul loved his sports too and was a board member of the Eastern Football Netball League, a life member of the Coldstream Football and Netball Club and a life member of the Coldstream Sporting Club.

“Paul was a loving husband, dad and grandfather, an extremely valued member of our local community and generally an allround great bloke. Everyone knew Paul as a gruff but wonderfully kind-hearted, hardworking, dedicated community member.

“He was a quiet achiever, always willing to help, and was central to many successful local campaigns, obtaining funding to upgrade Coldstream sporting acilities and community facilities “Paul will be dearly missed in the Coldstream and Lilydale communities, and I extend my deepest sympathies to his wife, Jo; children Bec, Vanessa, Matt, Chris and Catherine; his grandchildren; and the Lilydale RSL sub-branch and the Coldstream football club,” Ms Vallence said.

Famous last words ■ Williamstown MLA Melissa Horne has learned that a week is a long time in politics.

On February 3, she told Parliament: “This year has started so positively for so many families in my electorate of Williamstown.

As we come away from 2020 and look to rebuilding our great state in 2021, I am thrilled to see my community come back to life.”

Then came the latest lockdown.

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There is sadness for small business operators - through no fault of their own - become tagged as a ‘public exposure site’, because a COVID-infected person has briefly visited their location. The branding is a potential business killer for all time. There is sympathy for a business in the inner south-east that was named at the weekend: Alberton Café in Albert Park had visits from 8.50am-10.10am on Tuesday (Feb. 9) last week, and from 9am-101.5am on Thursday (Feb. 11).

Long Island Cricket Club President James Haley said Frankston Council’s tenancy fee waiver has given the club a huge boost when it needed it most. “It’s a fair bit off pressure off with the season restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It takes the pressure off for the committee and the members financially and allows us to regroup,” Mr Haley said.

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Local lockdown anger South-East public exposure sites

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● Jeroen Weimar, Testing Commander on Saturday.

■ Public exposure across Melbourne’s South-East have been listed by the Department of Health and Human Services: ■ Brighton. North Point Cafe. 2B North Rd. ■ Brandon Park. Kmart. Cnr Springvale and Ferntree Gully Rds. ■ Clayton South. Nakama Workshop. 85 Main Rd. ■ Glen Waverley. Commonwealth Bank. 2832 Kingsway.

■ Glen Waverley. HSBC Bank. 38 Kingsway.

■ Heatherton. Melbourne Golf Academy.

385 Centre Dandenong Rd. ■ Keysborough. Aces Sporting Club (driving Range). Cnr Springvale Rd and Hutton Rds. ■ Keysborough. Kmart. Parkmore Keysborough Shopping Centre. C/317 Cheltenham Rd. ■ Moorabbin Airport. Lululemon. DFO Moorabbin. Shop G-039/250 Centre Dandenong Rd. ■ Noble Park. Club Noble. 46/56 Moodemere St. ■ Springvale. Bunnings. 849 Princes Hwy. ■ Springvale. Coles. 825 Dandenong Rd. ■ Springvale. Sharetea. 27C Buckingham Ave. ■ Springvale. Woolworths. 302 Springvale Rd.

● Professor Brett Sutton, Victorian Chief Health Officer.

“The hotel quarantine system needs an urgent redesign. There are a range of solutions that shouldbe on the table, and Australia should be getting our best and brightest minds on to this task immediately,” Mr Guerra said.

Kate Carnell, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, said the Victorian Government needs to urgently compensate small businesses forced to close their doors on one of the busiest holidays of the year.

“Small businesses such as florists and restaurants currently have their storage rooms packed with supplies, ahead of what they thought would be one of their busiest trading days of the year,” Ms Carnell said.

“Unfortunately, this snap lockdown means thousands of Victorian small businesses need to shut up shop for five days without any notice.

“It is for this reason the Victorian Government needs to immediately announce a compensation package for affected small businesses who have lost stock such as flowers and food.

“The compensation should also cover all other costs associated with running a business including staff wages and rent.

“It is impossible for small businesses to plan for sudden lockdowns and the timing of this one – coinciding with Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year celebrations - could not be worse.

“Victorian restaurant owners are understandably frustrated, given this lockdown announcement came just hours after their additional supplies were delivered. Many were fully-booked all weekend,” Ms Carnell said.

‘Free parking at Frankston’ ● Casey Council, Narre Warren.

The City of Casey has been made aware of an apparent rates scam.

The Council believes that he scammers have phoned ratepayers and advised them that they can get a discount on their rates. They ask ratepayers to deposit the discounted amount into a nominated bank account. The scammers make the payment to Council, provided evidence to the ratepayer, then contact Council and lodge a payment dispute.

This allows them to receive a full refund on the rates paid. At that point, the scammer has retained the amount originally paid by the ratepayer, and the ratepayer only belatedly finds out that their rates account has not been paid and they are left with the original, outstanding rates balance.

The Don Jackson Reserve Dog Park has officially opened at Pakenham. Lily D’Ambrosio, Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, pened the new off-leash dog park on Ahern Rd.

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■ Mt.Eliza Fifty-Five Plus Club has reopened. Spokeswoman Lorraine Brown says the Club offers a great way to make new friends keep healthy and have fun.

Club membership is open to anyone 55years of age and over and who want to get out and about.

“The Cbub has a wide range of activities which include billards,new vogue dancing,line dancing, keep fit exercises,Tai Chi classes, snooker,table tennis, indoor carpet bowls, card afternoons and a film fortnightly on Fridays.

For more information go to www.mteliza55plusclub.com or phone Lorraine on 0434 088 821 for information on times and classes

Peninsula cricket

A number of Mornington Peninsula holiday-makers were unceremoniously told to vacate their rented premises by 11.59pm on Friday after the Premier’s sudden lockdown announcement.

● Main St, Mornington.

Photo: Travel Victoria There was a touch too much PR ‘spin’ in Mornington Peninsula Shire’s media release announcing this week’s re-opening of Main St, Mornington. “The Shire conducted a survey of Main St businesses and randomly surveyed hundreds of members of the public. While most members of the public would like to see the street closure remain longer, many businesses wished it to reopen. The Shire is supporting the Chamber of Commerce’s suggestion to reopen Main Street on Monday, February 15.” Perhaps the Council should have spoken more with the traders BEFORE they implemented the costly Main St closure.

Greater Dandenong Council has received a petition from 29 signatories with a “Request to Remove Gum Trees from Keysborough Residential Areas/ replace with better trees.”

Local Briefs Open at Mt Eliza

■ Vicinity Group - operators of the Bayside Shopping Centre - needs to introduce two-hour free parking to help rebuild central Frankston’s economy, says the Committee for Greater Frankston.

Pesident Rod Evenden said the move would help revive the Frankston CBD but also provide some confidence to Bayside traders .

The Committee has been advocating for several years for improved public transport and more affordable parking in Frankston’s CBD. “Two hours of free parking CBD-wide would encourage shoppers to return to our city and restore the confidence of Bayside traders cautious about renewing their leases,” Mr Evenden said.

“Shoppers have warmly received Karingal Hub shopping centre’s $160 million redevelopment with its ample and free undercover car parking, with many describing it as ‘brilliant’. “ The new Karingal Hub development leaves Bayside and the CBD blatantly uncompetitive.”

Mr Evenden said parking in central Frankston was among the most expensive of Melbourne’s suburbs. “It’s a heavy burden; our CBD needs some relief.”

Mr Evenden said Frankston Council took the lead on providing more affordable parking

● Rod Evenden, Committee for Greater Frankston when it introduced free parking for two hours at its off-street car parks in central Frankston last July. “This was a good initiative to help businesses being hurt by the coronavirus.

“Bayside could have followed Frankston Council’s lead but has yet to do so.”

Mr Evenden said Bayside parking costs had been “bleeding the retail soul out of Frankston for many years. COVID lockdowns have amplified the pain”.

■ All Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association competitions scheduled to be played from last Saturday (Feb. 13) until Wednesday (Feb. 17) were called off, as part of Stage 4 COVID restrictions.

Games affected included: ■ Under 12’s Saturday morning ■ Seniors’ matches last Saturday afternoon ■ Under 14’s Sunday morning ■ Jack Peacock Grand Final Sunday ■ MPCA Girls Tuesday evening.

The Association had not made a decision s to the status of these games when The Local Paper went to press.

Council Green team ■ Frankston Council has joined more than 130 of its counterparts in signing on to the Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership.

North-West Ward Cr Sue Baker said the partnership would allow the City to be at the forefront when it came to tackling climate change.

“The councils involved represent half of Australia’s residents and this partnership allows us to share knowledge, strategies and access the latest expert advice.

“This includes information on ways to further reduce greenhouse gas pollution, switch to clean energy and build resilient communities,” Cr Baker said.

Sangam Festival ■ The Sangam Festival is a collaboration of celebrated and emerging artists from India and the diaspora with artists across Melbourne including the cities of Greater Dandenong and Casey.

Over four weekends in February and March, Sangam will visit four different sites, including a multi-site performance in Dandenong on Saturday, February 27.

The Earth Matters walking tour is one of the major events of the 2021 Sangam Festival, and will visit three locations in Dandenong.

The tour will visit Dandenong’s Harmony Square, Drum Theatre and rear of the Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre.

The evening will feature the best of classical performance in Melbourne in unusual settings, including an exciting and rarely seen combination of music and dance performances from different parts of South Asia.

The two-hour tour starts at 6pm on Saturday, ebruary 27. Limited spots are available for this outdoor theatre experience. Tickets start at $15 for concession or Drum Members, or $50 for a family of two adults and two children.

Bookings can be made through the Drum Theatre website or phone the Box Office on 8571 1666 for more information.

Reserve launched ■ The Tulliallan Estate in Cranbourne North will benefit from a major new sporting facility following an official project launch last Thursday (Feb. 11). Construction will now commence on a $10 million community pavilion and recreational facility, which is being delivered in partnership between the City of Casey and the State Government with a $3.32 million contribution from the Growing Suburbs Fund.

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Drug, firearm bust at Skye ■ Frankston Criminal Investigation Unit detectives have arrested three men after drugs and a loaded rifle where allegedly located inside a vehicle intercepted in Skye on Friday(Feb. 12).

Investigators intercepted the Kia Sportage at a service station along the Westernport Hwy about 1.50am after noticing three men at the petrol bowser.

The vehicle, which Police were told was a hire car, was searched with detectives allegedly locating a quantity of drugs, steroids and a loaded sawn-off riffle.

Detectives later executed a subsequent search warrant at a Mount Eliza address where they allegedly located ammunition, steroids and what is believed to be methylamphetamine.

The garage on the property had also been turned into an OMCG club house.

A 45-year-old Mount Eliza man, who is a Finks Outlaw Motorcycle Gang member, was charged with traffick and drug possession charges as well as prohibited person possess a firearm, possess unregistered handgun, possess cartridge ammunition without licence, commit indictable offence whilst on bail and contravene bail conditions.

He was remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court this Friday (Feb. 19).

A 21-year-old Cranbourne East man was charged with traffick methylamphetamine, possess amphetamine and possess unregistered handgun.

He was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on November 26.

A 35-year-old Mornington man was released pending further enquires. ● Funding has been approved for two new netball courts at Marna Reserve, Dromana, which is home to Dromana Netball Club and Dromana Football & Netball Club. The courts will comply with Netball Victoria standards.

Native name motion defeated ■ Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s motion about prioritising First People’s language place names was defeated last week.

“While the notice of motion was defeated, Council is confident the sentiments outlined in Cr Gill’s motion are covered by our Reconciliation Action Plan,” said Mayor Cr Despi O’Connor.

“We remain committed to following through with the actions outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan, including investigating Bunurong/Boon Wurrung language for naming or dual naming throughout the Shire.”

The Council claimed there were “some media outlets” misreporting that the Shire had decided against using First Peoples’ language for naming or dual naming on the Peninsula. The Council says it will consult with traditional owners.

Local Briefs Springvale fatal

■ Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision which occurred in Springvale on Thursday night (Feb. 11).

Emergency services were called to the Princes Hwy near Police Rd about 9.50pm after reports that a car and cyclist had collided.

The cyclist, believed to be a man in his 40s, was located at the scene with critical injuries.

Crews worked on the man but were unable to save him.

The driver of the car and a child passenger were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined.

Parkdale boost ■ More Parkdale families will be able to send their children to kinder closer to home as part of the State Government’s investment to help local services meet demand.

Ingrid Stitt, Minister for Early Childhood, with Tim Richardson. Mordialloc MLA,visited Elonera Preschool in Parkdale on Thursday (Feb. 11) to announce a $742,000 investment to deliver a new kindergarten building.

The investment will create 33 extra places at the preschool to cater for kinder demand as the Government rolls out universal funded Three-Year-Old kinder. The project includes a new children’s room, storage room and toilets.

Well done Frank

■ Mornington Peninsula Shire is looking to introduce dual place names.

Cr David Gill is putting a proposal before this week’s Council meeting, to be held at Mornington, to adopt First Nations People language for local locations. ● F ll t

● First with the news: The Local Paper was first oin the streets last week with details of the Mornington Peninsula Shire debate.

Police raids at Cranny ■ Detectives from the Illicit Firearms Unit and Cardinia Crime Investigation Unit seized nine firearms and arrested two people on Thursday morning (Feb. 11) as part of an investigation into a burglary in Pakenham last month.

Warrants were executed at two properties in Cranbourne South and Cranbourne East around 7am.

A 42-year-old Cranbourne South man and a 38-year-old Cranbourne East man were arrested at the properties. Both men were to be interviewed by police.

Detectives located eight firearms at the Cranbourne East address and one at the Cranbourne South property.

Seven of those weapons are believed to have been stolen during a burglary at a residential property in Pakenham in the early hours of January 25.

The guns were registered to one of the residents of that address.

Also seized during the raid were firearms parts, ammunition, drugs, stolen property and a number of other prohibited weapons.

The investigation into the matter remains ongoing.

Environment News LEDing the way ■ Mornington Peninsula Council says it is significantly closer to achieving its goal of carbon neutrality with the completion of a project to install LED light fittings in Shire buildings across the Peninsula.

“The Shire’s LED rollout, completed on January 11, is projected to save roughly 200 tonnes of CO2 equivalent each year,” said a media release issued last week.

“This is about the same as the amount of carbon sequestered by 261 acres of forest, helping Council meet its commitment to carbon neutrality by 2021 while also reducing energy and maintenance bills.

“In all, over 1720 individual light fittings were upgraded in 107 Shire buildings such as toilet blocks, community halls, offices and information centres, as well as sporting grounds, car parks and residential streets,” said the release issued by the Council on Wednesday (Feb. 10).

■ Dandenong District Cricket Association President Mick Hawking has congratulated Frank Holohan on his Order of Australia honour.

“The DDCA in particular is exceptionally gratified by Frank’s achievement. A Life Member of the St Mary’s Cricket Club, a Life Member of the DDCA, a former DDCA President, long time Tribunal Chairman and whose real estate company generously supported the Association, Frank indeed is one of the most important and illustrious identities in our history.

“We are proud of the recognition bestowed on Frank and whilst he has been for some years now a valued member of Premier club Dandenong, he has remained a great friend and confidant of the DDCA,” Mr Hawking said.

Bonbeach opening ■ Sonya Kilkenny, Carrum MLA, last week officially opened the new early learning centre for Bonbeach Preschool which will offer both three and four-year old programs to local families.

The not-for-profit community-based kindergarten is co-located at Bonbeach Primary School.

“I want to acknowledge the tireless work of the pre-school and the broader school community who worked with me to help bring the whole master plan to life,” Ms Kilkenny said.

New rail station

■ The State Government has released details of the location for the new station at Pakenham East as part of a huge project to remove three more level crossings in Pakenham and extend the rail line to the new suburb.

The fast-tracked project will deliver better transport connections for the growing Pakenham community– with the suburb to be completely boom gate-free in 2023-24.

Some 60,000 vehicles travel through the area’s level crossings each day.

The rail line will be elevated through Pakenham to remove three dangerous and congested crossings – including the notorious McGregor Rd boom gates that disrupt the vital north-south connection through the heart of Pakenham, as well as Main St and Racecourse Rd. ● Private sellers can Advertise Free in The Local Paper. See Pages 10-11 for more details.

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Council News Noble Park query

■ Matthew Kirwan of Noble Park asked a question at last week’s Greater Dandenong Council meeting to enquire about the Level Crossing Removal Project at Webster St. Mr Kirwan enquired if any opportunities been identified for implementation of the Precinct F part of the Dandenong Park Master Plan, particularly the northern bank component of Woodcock Reserve, which at the moment, is open space that is hard to access as it is a cul-de-sac?

Jody Bosman, Director City Planning Design and Amenity, said there had been general conversation with the Level Crossing Removal Authority where the Council has flagged the need for the project to incorporate the linear shared path, Dandenong Creek trail, the retention of existing mature trees and enhancement of the open space in accordance with the Dandenong Park Master Plan as important considerations.

“However, we still are waiting on the Authority to come back and engage with Council and the community on the proposed strategy for the removal of the level crossing.

They are currently focused on other aspects associated with the duplication of the Cranbourne line further south but the answer is we have raised it and it will be part of our ongoing consultation with them.”

Roo shooting ban

■ Cr David Gill told last week’s Mornington Peninsula Shire Council meeting that there should be a ban on kangaroo shooting on the Peninsula until scientific research is undertaken justifying the need for this practice and determining the long-term ramifications on the kangaroo population.

Honour for Glenn

■ Frankston Council, at this week’s meeting, was due to make a presentation to Glenn Cooper, for his work as President and Founder of That’s The Thing About Fishing.

Festival no-go

■ The Greater Dandenong Short Cuts Film Festival has been unable to be run this year, Martin Fidler, Director Community Services, told Council last week.

Answering a question from Jade Blair, of Noble Park, the Council noted it had been 18 months since the last Festival.

Martin Fidler, Director Community Services, said: “We are disappointed that due to COVID-19 restrictions, the short cuts format has been unable to be run this year.

“Alternatively, Council has been and will continue to promote digital content online including works from local artists, filmmakers and previous short cuts entries. This will be subject to copyright and legal requirements.”

Two petitions

■ Frankston Council is due to receive two petitions this week. One petition with 20 signatures comes from Beckwith Grove, Seaford.

Another petition (18 signatures) is about a work bench in Yarram Court, Frankston.

Remove my name

■ Former Casey Councillor wants his name removed from a plaque at the City’s Bunjil Place headquarters.

“As a former councillor I would like my name to be removed from the councillors honour board 2016-2020 and also on the Bunjil Place wall plaque for the opening,” Mr Flannery told the City.

“I do not wish to have my name associated with past and former councillors who have brought our council into disrepute. I also hope when IBAC delivers its Verdict into the alleged corruption any ex and former councillors who are found to be guilty have their names removed from all plaques within the City of Casey, and their names also removed from the honour board.”

Council has declined the request.

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Ambo station at Clyde North ■ Residents in the growing suburb of Clyde North will have a new ambulance station for the extra paramedics.

Steve McGhie, Parliamentary Secretary for Health, and Jordan Crugnale, Bass MLA, last week announced that land for the Clyde North Ambulance Station has been secured at 69 Matterhorn Drive, Clyde North.

Planning for a state-of-the-art designed and equipped facility has begun and is expected to be completed by the end of 2022.

The State Government has also announced the preferred location for the Cranbourne Community Hospital is 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne East.

The new Cranbourne Community Hospital will provide integrated community health services, specialist appointments, paediatric care, mental health services, dental services, diagnostic pathology and imaging, dialysis, afterhours urgent care, day surgery and rehabilitation services.

The services provided at the new site will be an expansion of those currently provided by Monash Health at the Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre.

Casey Council will soon commence a public consultation process on the sale of lan.

● Jordan Crugnale, Bass MLA

● Cr Brad Hill “As seen throughout the pandemic, community sporting clubs have been severely impacted both financially and operationally.

“As well, the community has not being able to engage with and be a part of local sport.

“The ability for clubs to generate revenue has been limited

and clubs will need to ensure financial sustainability and stability as community sport recommences in a COVID normal environment,” Cr Hill said.

Cr Hill said that waiving the fees will reduce some of the stresses placed on clubs to raise funds, adding: “Without the need to raise as much money, club volunteers will be able to complete the COVID-19 reporting requirements and enable the community to come together to play sport and connect with each other.

“Sporting clubs are a critical part of our community and play an integral role keeping residents healthy and connected.

“With many sporting clubs and organisations still impacted by COVID-19, we’re providing assistance to continue our proud tradition of supporting community support,” Cr Hill said.

Hit-run at Pak. South SCOOTER RIDER AIRLIFTED

■ Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a hit and run collision that has left a man in a critical condition.

Police located a scooter rider unresponsive at the intersection of Healesville-Koo Wee Rup and Ballarto Rds in Pakenham South just before 7pm on Tuesday last week (Feb. 9).

It is believed the scooter was travelling south on Koo Wee Rup Rd when a vehicle (B) overtook the scooter and another car (A).

At the same time car B was overtaking, car A attempted to overtake the scooter but swerved back in and struck the back of the scooter causing it to crash.

Both cars, which Police do not have descriptions for at this stage, continued on after the collision and police are keen to speak to occupants of both vehicles.

The unidentified male scooter rider was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision, or anyone with dashcam footage contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

■ Andrew Field this month asked Casey Council if it was planning on providing sewer mains to all residents within the township zone of Narre Warren North.

Mr Field asked that the Council provide advice and assistance in providing access to sewer mains to all residents within the Narre Warren North township.

Noelene Duff, Chair of Administrators of Casey Council, read an answer prepared by the City’s Co-Ordinator Public Health, Manager Safer Communities and Manager Planning and Building.

In part, it said that “Council has no direct role in the planning of sewer reticulation systems as the provision of reticulated sewerage infrastructure is a function of the local water authority, in this case South East Water.”

Yarraman buyback

$7m help at Frankston ■ Frankston City Council says itr is contuning to support people, community groups, sporting clubs and businesses via its $7.038 million COVID19 Relief and Recovery Package.

Franksrton Councillors voted to extend its relief for sporting clubs and outdoor fitness providers by waiving summer tenancy fees and ground hire fees by $134,000.

South Ward Cr Brad Hill said the forced hibernation of the majority of sporting clubs has severely impacted their financial sustainability and the fee waiver will provide critical relief to 27 summer sporting clubs in Frankston City.

“This financial relief will assist clubs through the COVID recovery phase to re-engage the local community back into sport and recreation and return to a normal operating environment.

Local Briefs Narre North sewer

Council Briefs Police paddocks

■ Greater Dandenong Council has week heard about progress of the Dandenong Police Paddocks Management Plan, following a question from Matthew Kirwan of Noble Park. “ I can advise that on January 13 of this year, officers met with Parks Victoria to discuss these matters,” said Jody Bosman, Director City Planning Design.

■ The buyback of land atYarraman Village has been raised with Greater Dande-nong CouncilbyNobleParkresidentShawna Lavis: “I live in Yarraman Village. I would like an update on the negotiations between Council and the developers in regard to the buyback of land. It is a high-density development and has very little open space.”

Jody Bosman, Director City Planning Design and Amenity, said: “Council has been in discussions with the developer regarding the potential purchase of the land containing the river red gum trees within the Yarraman Village complex. “ I am pleased to advise that discussions continue to be productive and are ongoing.

Officers are hoping to provide a definitive outcome on the potential purchase of this land in the next couple of weeks.”

At Jubilee Park ■ As this edition of The Local Paper went to press, Frankston City Council was due to consider a planning permit application to remove or destroy native vegetation to enable construction of a minor sports and recreation facility at Jubilee Park.

The proposed redevelopment of the Jubilee Park netball stadium is to comprise indoor courts, community facilities and amenities, a cafe with associated hospitality training facilities/classes, community/function rooms, landscaped areas and car parking.

The stadium and carpark is to be located within the eastern part of the reserve between the existing netball courts and Hillcrest Rd frontage; resulting in the demolition of existing buildings in this area and removal of existing vegetation.

Fence on S’vale Rd

■ Noble Park mother, Ailsa Lord, has quizzed Greater Dandenong Council about fencing needed along Springvale Rd at the Springvale Community Hub. “I am a mother of a pre-schooler and concerned about the safety of small children who can easily access the road when attractions such as swings, fountain, café and toilets are so close to Springvale Rd. “Please, do not let a child be hit by a car before the Council takes action to install a fence. I have corresponded with Cr O'Reilly and Cr Lim who are both supportive of a fence and have raised the issue with Council officers. I wanted to clarify, what date a fence will be installed.”

Paul Kearsley, Council’s Director Business, Engineering and Major Projects, said: “I would like to thank the questioner as it is a very important issue with regards to child safety. At this point in time, we are able to outline that the additional fence will be installed from the corner of Grace Park Avenue towards the southern part of Springvale Rd, up to where the current toilet facility is within the site. We are looking at that being undertaken by February 26 of this year. We will then be looking at what appropriate gate treatment or style treatment can be put in place at the two entrances along that frontage on Springvale Rd. We would be hoping that that would be in place by the end of March this year,” Mr Kearsley said.

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Local Theatre Shows ■ Geelong Repertory Theatre Company: Love Letters by A. R. Gurney, Until February 20 at The Woodbin Theatre, 15 Coronation St., Geelong West. Director: Darylin Ramondo. Bookings: 1300 251 200 geelongartscentre.org.au ■ Malvern Theatre Company: Any Given Monday by Bruce Graham, Until February 27. A hybrid production presented online and at Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Rd., Malvern.

Director: Loretta Bishop. Bookings: 1300 131 552 or https://aumalverntc.sales. ticketsearch.com ■ The 1812 Theatre Ltd: War of the Worlds

by Howard E Koch. Until March 6 at 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Pip Le Blond. Bookings: www.1812theatre.com.au 97583964 ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Love, Loss and What I Wore by Delia and Nora Ephron. February 18 - 28 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Barbara Crawford. Bookings: 9587 5141 or online at www.trybooking.com/BOGVT ■ Playhouse Players Incorporated: No Time On February 18 - 27 at the Rentoul Theatre, 16 Livingstone Close, off Elgar Rd., Burwood. Director: Graeme McCoubrie.

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BHPAE or www.playhouseplayers.org.au ■ Off the Leash Theatre with Teeth: Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire, February 25 - 28 at the West Gippsland Arts Centre, Cnr Smith and Albert Sts., Warragul. Director: Annette O'Shea. Bookings: https:// sales.wgac.com.au/event/379:2058/ ■ Eltham Little Theatre: The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke by C. J. Dennis. February 26 - March 13 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Brad Buckingham.

Bookings: www.elthamlittletheatre.org.au ■ Skin of Our Teeth Theatre Company: Love. Labours. Won - Or Much Ado About Nothing … (by William Shakespeare, adapted by Emma Louise Watson) March 5 - 15 at Waurn Ponds Hall, 225 Waurn Ponds Drive, Waurn Ponds. Director: Emma Louise Watson. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/ BMVNJ ■ Encore Theatre Inc: Lord Arthur Savile's Crime by Constance Cox. March 12 - 27 at the Clayton Theatrette, 9-15 Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Richard Burman. Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/BOIMR or 1300 739 099

Auditions ■ Essendon Theatre Company: Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller. February 24, 28 and March 6 at the Bradshaw Street Community Hall, Bradshaw St., West Essendon.

Directors: Michele Haywood and Nicola Taylor. Audition bookings essential. Email: michwood@bigpond.com or nicola_taylor4 @yahoo.com.au ■ Peridot Theatre: Curtain Up! (by Peter Quilter) April 18 and 19 at Unicorn Theatre, Mt Waverley Secondary College, Lechte Rd., Mt Waverley. Director: John Jennings. Audition bookings: john.jennings@live.com.au or 0419570081

Cancellations ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG) regretfully announced cancellation of last week's performances of Fool for Love due to a cast member having visited a recent COVID exposure site identified by the Victorian Government. All relevant protocols have been followed regarding testing and isolation. At the time of going to press, the STAG Committee was planning to meet to determine whether Fool For Love will be postponed or cancelled. For updated details visit stagtheatre.org - Cheryl Threadgold

Showbiz Briefs New at Ballarat ■ Kris Kroemer is leaving Power FM Breakfast in Ballarat, and will be replaced by a newlineup of Josh Arthur and Maddie Jarosz.

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Observer

Observations The Shaman

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

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

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2021

SENTIMENTAL BLOKE

● Timothy Camilleri (left), Rachel Enders and Don Nicholson in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke opening February 26 in Eltham.

■ Eltham Little Theatre presents a stage ad- regains the love of Doreen. aptation of C.J. Dennis's The Songs of a SentiHe becomes a better man as we see his mental Bloke for three weekends from February growth to a caring, happy family man, running a 26 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, Re- farm. search.

Directed by Brad Buckingham, the small, Published in 1915 and the literary hit of its intimate show will be performed in the round. age, The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke is a verse Seating levels are reduced and spread out in novel comprising fourteen interconnected long accordance with Covid-safety requirements. poems (the 'songs' of the title).

Performance Season: February 26 - March The show starts with Bill, a rough ne'er-do- 13 (weekends) well, looking for something more in life than Venue: Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 drinking, gambling and fighting.

Main Rd., Research The audience follows him through the fourBookings: www.elthamlittletheatre.org.au teen songs as he meets, falls for, loses and then - Cheryl Threadgold

BASIN THEATRE BOOK ■ The Basin Theatre Group celebrates their 65th anniversary with their history book The Basin Theatre: an Ongoing Production, to be launched by local Member of Parliament Jackson Taylor at 2pm on Sunday, February 28 at at The Basin Theatre.

The company engaged James Nicolas to write the history, and James attended the 65th Anniversary Open Day in 2019 to talk with members and subscribers.

During the course of his research, James also interviewed a cross-section of members, patrons and others in the community for their valuable contributions.

As the book progressed, a small team of longterm members assisted with reading drafts, reviewing photos, putting names to faces and generally assisting James.

The result is a splendid 162-page history book about The Basin Theatre Group from 1954 to 2019.

Introductory pieces in the book include the Foreword written by Brian Amos, 'Setting the Scene' by Dr Cheryl Threadgold, and the Preface by Alison Minty.

A complimentary COVID-safe afternoon tea will follow the launch.

Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event for $27.50. A webbased shop for The Basin Theatre promotional items and the book will be launched soon.

Event Details: Sunday, February 28 at 2pm Venue: The Basin Theatre, Cnr. Doongalla and Simpsons Rd., The Basin

BAYSWATER MLA TO LAUNCH 65-YEAR HISTORY

● Roland Perry ■ Roland Perry must be one of the most prolific authors in Australia.

Following on from the huge success of last year's book, Red Lead, Roland has just released his latest, The Shaman.

Billed as a gripping international thriller, it examines the cutting-edge new science of Plasmoids and an invention that is a huge threat to a multi-trillion-dollar energy corporation, which relies on fossil fuel consumption.

In The Shaman, the spiritual Al Haut is a mysterious inventor and geologist from Tasmania.

He has created a new style of engine, using Cold Fusion that harnesses atomic energy from water.

Instead of carbon waste expelled from cars, for instance, it releases life-giving oxygen. The development is a massive challenge to the world's biggest energy companies, in particular, the giant Conquer Corporation. It will stop at nothing, from bribery to murder, to thwart Haut.

So what led Roland to write this contemporary thriller?

“The motivation for writing The Shaman is to tell the story of an Uber-genius and his success in creating an engine that will eliminate all Carbon pollution from cars to space ships," Roland explained.

"The book exposes the trouble he has had from those wishing to stop him with bribery, fraud, destruction of his business and attempts to murder him."

The Shaman sounds like the perfect book to keep us engaged and to focus on something other than the COVID world we are living in. And going on Roland's past books, it will be another page-turner.

It's published by Allen and Unwin and will be available from Monday, February 22.

- Julie Houghton

Siren Delay For No Time On ■ Stage Four Lockdown has stalled the opening of No Time On, the comedy with a touch of drama about a country football club.

The show was due to open Thursday, February 18 but is now scheduled to open Saturday, February 20 at the Rentoul Theatre, Burwood, running until February 27.

Bookings still available at: www.trybooking.com/BHPAE Enquiries: playhouseplayers@ hotmail.com Note: COVID-19 protocols will be followed incl, masks all patrons. Supported by Whitehorse City Council Community Support Grant.

- Graeme McCoubrie

Media Flashes Admission: Free Bookings: https://authebasin.sales. ticketsearch. com/sales/salesevent/6280

■ Anne Hyland has commenced a new role as a Senior Correspondent at The Age. She was previously the Deputy Editor at Good Weekend.

■ Else Kennedy has started a new role as a Journalist at the Sunraysia Daily.

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Victorian Arts Track Gallery ■ Located at the Mount Waverley Community Centre, The Track Gallery is dedicated to providing local artists and cultural groups with access to a professional exhibition space to share their talents and ideas with the Monash community.

The Gallery accommodates exhibitions of either two or three weeks and hosts up to 20 exhibitions a year featuring painting, photography, textiles, sculpture and multimedia.

The Monash Community Art Society is licensed to use the gallery and program eight exhibitions per year. They are also active in supporting community arts in Monash and encouraging community organisations and individual artists to hold exhibitions.

Entry is free to the public.

To exhibit at the Track Gallery, contact the Council's Cultural Development Officer on 9158 3636.

Coming exhibitions include smart 2021 Small Works Art Exhibition by Preetkriti, February 17 - 28, Wednesday to Sunday 10am-4pm Batik Exhibition: Museum of Indonesian Arts Inc. March 3 - 21.

Track Gallery 45 Miller St., Mt Waverley - Peter Kemp

Dark House Suburban Isolation: Adrian Doyle Mostly known for his controversial painting of Rudge Lane entirely Empty Nursery Blue, Adrian Doyle brings his latest research to the fore in this upcoming exhibition. Suburban Isolation is the culmination of Adrian Doyle's PhD research into the intersection between street art and fine art. From working on the large-scale water towers in the desert, to creating one of the largest models if 'artist as a consultant' through a two- year residency at The District shopping centre in Docklands, this research has taken Doyle on a journey through mediums and ideas enabling thorough exploration of this juncture. During this extended research period, Doyle has created a number of important projects which have all led to this exhibition.

Exhibition opens Friday February 26 and runs until March 20. Enter from Maloney Lane off Dudley St. Dark Horse Experiment 33-35 Dudley St, West Melbourne - Peter Kemp

Castlemaine Festival ■ Castlemaine Festival returns in 2021: March 19 to April 4 The Castlemaine State Festival will take place in the creative capital of central Victoria, returning with a bright and colourful program of visual arts, performance, music, talks, workshops and a variety of outdoor performances shining a light on the diversity and culture of the region.

The visual arts program will range from a celebration of pop cultural fashion icon Mary Quant at the Bendigo Art Gallery, Melinda Harper's first major survey in regional Victoria at the Castlemaine Art Museum, to local artist Cameron Robbins. Visitors to Castlemaine and Bendigo are encouraged to create their own art trail, exploring the local galleries and art spaces.

- Peter Kemp

Heide Museum Photo 2021:Agnieszka Polska: The New Sun Kerry Gardner andAndrew Myer Project Gallery. Heide will present the Australian premiere of Agnieszka Polska's award winning video work, The New Sun during the inaugural Photo 2021. Polska is an innovative Polish artist who investigates society's shared experiences of environmental and humanitarian catastrophe.

The New Sun features a projection of the sun personified as an animated character bearing witness to the Earth's increasing environmental calamity.

Exhibition opens February 20 and closes June 29.

Heide Museum of Modern Art 7 Templestowe Rd, Bulleen - Peter Kemp

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Confidential Talk is cheap, gossip is priceless

TRAFFIC DELIGHTS ■ Traffic (Clan Destine Press), the debut novel by author, Robin Gregory, is said to apply a blow torch to sex-trafficking.

Melbourne private investigator, Sandi Kent, has her hopes for an easy December dashed when two complicated cases crash into her lap.

First, she is hired by her sexy but volatile exgirlfriend, Cassy Joynson, to rescue a young South Korean woman from an illegal brothel.

And then – in a curiously parallel case – she’s engaged by a lawyer friend seeking defence angles for a Colombian immigrant charged with murdering a sex worker.

As Sandi juggles the demands of her clients (and her desperately low bank balance), she becomes embroiled in the city’s seamy underworld of human trafficking, drugs and murder. And soon more lives, including her own, are at risk Gregory was prompted to write Traffic by an incident at a community health centre where she was working some years ago.

“A young Asian woman came in, fearing for her life. She’d been bought and brought as a sex slave and the man who had acquired her, married her to solve any visa issues.

The only place where she was able to go was church and that’s where she fled from her husband,” said Gregory.

“The minister’s wife accompanied her to the centre – she had been sheltering with a friend for a few days but a longer-term solution was needed.

“Her husband had hired someone to hunt her down. A black car ominously remained outside for the better part of the day while we struggled to find her a refuge. We eventually had to call on the police to escort her to safety.”

Gregory started researching sex-trafficking and connected with Project Respect, an organisation which offers support to women who have been trafficked and advocates on their behalf.

“Sex trafficking is surprisingly prevalent, even in legal brothels, but prosecutions are few and far between. The sex workers are often reluctant to go to the police. They rightly fear that, if they speak up, they’ll be deported and lose any slim hope of a new and better life in Australia.

Getting evidence that will stand up in court is very difficult.”

“I decided that it was a problem that Private Investigator Sandi Kent should confront. Sandi has been around for twenty years – she featured

● Author Robyn Gregory in a story of mine that was shortlisted in Sisters in Crime’s Scarlet Stiletto Awards – and remarkably hasn’t aged!”

Gregory said that Sandi, who supplements her meagre PI income by teaching swimming part-time, has a lot going for her.

“Sandi is in her late twenties. She is strong, she is brave – sometimes recklessly so – and like many women of her age, experiences the crashing waves of love.

“In Sandi’s words her relationships ‘start well and then sourly plummet’. Her relationships with her mother and sister are fraught but she does have a wonderful best friend – Stewart, a gay man who Sandi ropes in as a sidekick,” she said.

In the course of her research, Gregory didn’t actually venture inside any brothels but, like her PI, did actually spend time parked outside both legal and illegal brothels. Like her, Sandi is also a student of Spanish, a skill which she is able to utilise to great effect when investigating the Columbian man charged with murder.

“One of my other missions in my novel was to represent Melbourne’s diversity in all its glorious complexity,” Gregory said. “I like to think I’ve succeeded.”

Traffic by Robin Gregory. rrp $29.95 (paperback) ISBN: 9780648523604; rrp $6.99 (Ebook) ISBN: 9780648523611 www.clandestinepress.net P.O. Box 121, Bittern Victoria 3918 Ph: 0423 422 317 - Carmel Shute with Cheryl Threadgold

Macbeth: confusing, confused ■ From A Midsummer Night's Dream to Macbeth, the Australian Shakespeare Company's had its fourth outdoors offering for 2021.

Director Glenn Elston's choice for Lady Macbeth, Alison Whyte, exudes more sexual energy than any Juliet I've seen with the same force she urges action on her husband. She drives the tragic consequences of impious murder of guest and king.

The essential ingredient of tragedy; Macbeth is cursed with a prophecy of ambition filled; which promise fuels his wife's impatience to act.

"Come you spirits, That tend on mortal thoughts unsex me here,and fill me from the crown to the toe top-full of forest cruelty " This cruelty to Dion Mill's Duncan; a very well measured performance as Macbeth's grateful patron.

There is much more in this production to recommend it. Kevin Hopkins as the drunken Porter, who breaks into metatheatre in conversation with a male in the audience about possible alcohol induced erectile dysfunction.

The Macduffs; Elizabeth Brennan's playful exchanges with her daughter before the horror of their murders.

Syd Brisbane's Macduff alone worth the

evening's wait .I had opera glasses up when his Macduff have us "All my pretty ones, Did you say all " He stood stock still in a long pause.I could see his face.It moved not but conveyed all.

The great set pieces of the night were the Witches' scenes. Around a massive smoking cauldron; Annabell Tudor, Claire Nicholls and Madeleine Mason were choreographed Weird Sisters with great effect; invocations of evil and fatal prophecies .

But on the night I was there all this surrounded a confusing and confused performance from Nathanial Dean as Macbeth.

- Review by Peter Green

Local Theatre ■ A stitch in time saves ... theatre.

Yes, Red Stitch Theatre Company is back. This time last year my guest and I were about to see Michele Lee's Single Ladies, only to have the occasion rudely curtailed by COVID-19. That spectre is with us still but the sense of déjà vu prevailed as we experienced as if almost forgotten what it was like to laugh and react collectively as an audience. A review will appear next issue.

- David McLean

What’s On Transitions ■ The Transitions Film Festival returns this February with a program of world-changing documentaries about the existential challenges, creative innovations and heroic pioneers that can help us envision a new normal.

After previously hosting festivals in Melbourne,Adelaide, Darwin, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane, this summer the Transitions Film Festival presents its first-ever virtual program, available online nationwide from February 23-March 15..

The festival kicks off February 23 with the premiere screening of Environment Victoria’s Beyond the Burning at MPavilion in Melbourne.

The full online program will be available between February 26 and March 15 and can be viewed on https://watch.eventive.org/ transitionsfilmfestival Transitions Film Festival shares real, inspiring stories, offers solutions to society's greatest challenges and showcases local heroes and change-makers who are building a better world.

Highlights of this year’s program include the documentary The Hidden Life of Trees, Making A Mountain, which follows globally renowned architect Bjarke Ingles and his halfa-billion dollar quest to build an artificial skislope on a waste-to-energy power plant in the heart of Copenhagen and Beyond Zero, an inspirational biopic about pioneer Ray Anderson, Founder of Interface, and his mission to redefine the meaning of business in the era of climate change.

The Invisible Hand, a documentary produced by, and featuring, Emmy-Award winning actor Mark Ruffalo, spotlights a new tool in the quest to protect our planet - the legal rights of nature.

The climate crisis is a central theme of this year’s program.

Borealis explores the threats and solutions to managing the Boreal forests of Canada, Megafires highlights the cutting-edge solutions to this new genre of threat facing humanity, and Where There Once Was Water explores the heart of the Navajo Nation, asking us to reimagine our relationship with our most sacred element.

Citizen Nobel follows the journey of Nobel Prize-winning scientist Jacques Dubochet, Barefoot travels with Mark Baumer who walked barefoot across America for 100 days to bring attention to climate change and Youth On Strike! gets up close and personal with Australia’s leading youth climate organisers preparing for the biggest student action in history.

NOW blends the personal stories of youth activists with the wisdom of iconic influencers including Muhammad Yunis, Patti Smith and Wim Wenders, and The Walrus and The Whistleblower presents a biopic about an animal rights activist sued for 1.5 million dollars for trying to protect the life of a walrus named Smooshi.

New ways of imagining politics and the economy are highlighted in Inherent Good, which champions the benefits of ‘Universal Basic Income’ as a panacea to society’s ills, and Birddog Nation, which celebrates the power of inspired women to create political and social change.

Protecting oceans and environment is explored in An Ocean Story, which follows Dutch filmmaker Sander Van Weert as he travels the world searching for solutions to the greatest threats facing our oceans and Microplastic Madness, an adventure with a class of 11-year-old students as they achieve victories in the fight for a world free from plastic pollution.

When: February 23 - March 15. 8pm10pm; Program available to watch online Feb 26 - March 15.

Where: MPavilion, Kings Domain, Melbourne, and online.

Website: transitionsfilmfestival.com Ticket Info: MPavilion, Free. Online Tickets $12, $9. Festival Passes available.

- Cheryl Threadgold

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Eddie McGuire steps down

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

Out and About

Eddie can do anything

■ I remember a very young Eddie McGuire and Steven Quartermain kicking the Sherrin in front of the Channel 10 studios out at Nunawading back in the early 1980s.

I was young too and doing breakfast radio for Fox FM at the same location. I saw Eddie's determination to be the best back then. Having known Eddie for that long I can tell you that he is a straight up guy who has a heart as big as Texas.

His work in the media was always first-class and his presidency at Collingwood was inspiring.

The club was on its knees when Eddie took over and he and his board worked tirelessly to resurrect it back to its past glory and beyond.

The facilities at Collingwood Football Club have set a high bench mark among the rest of the clubs.

Maybe he stayed at the party a little too long and eventually the pressure to move on develops and it all becomes too hard to carry on.

It's a tough business but the club should have let Eddie see out his finalyear. He called it and if you can't respect his wishes after everything that he has done for the club then maybe the club has a problem.

I believe a political career is in the future. I would vote for him.

US harassment grows ■ Growing shares of Americans report experiencing more severe forms of harassment, which encompasses physical threats, stalking, sexual harassment, and sustained harassment. Some 15 per centexperienced such problems in 2014 and a slightly larger share (18 per cent) said the same in 2017.

That group has risen to 25 per cent today. Additionally, those who have been the target of online abuse are more likely today than in 2017 to report that their most recent experience involved more varied types and more severe forms of online abuse. In a political environment where Americans are stressed and frustrated and antipathy has grown, online venues often serve as platforms for highly contentious or even extremely offensive political debate. And for those who have experienced online abuse, politics is cited as the top reason for why they think they were targeted.

● At the G'Day USA Gala Ball held in Los Angeles, Alan Johnson, Managing Director of Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, catches up with Eddie McGuire.

China stronger after COVID ■ Over a year ago, the Coronavirus began spreading rapidly in China. Today, China's economy is bouncing back hard, and expanding faster than it did before the pandemic.

Economic data showed that China logged 2.3 per cent growth for 2020, becoming the only major economy that grew during a year that exacted a generational toll on swaths of the world.

As other major nations and geopolitical competitors, from the United States to Europe to India to Japan, struggle to beat back a winter wave, China's containment success has buoyed its economy and the ruling Communist Party's claims to global leadership in the post-pandemic world.

In a sign of how quickly China has managed a turnaround, the National Statistics Bureau said gross domestic product rose 6.5 per cent during the fourth quarter of 2020, exceeding the 6 per cent pace at the end of 2019, before the pandemic took hold.

President Joe Biden is confronted with a China that does not seem at all diminished in economic health or international stature.

Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader, struck a bullish tone during his New Year's Eve address, when he told his countrymen that he was "proud of his great motherland" and the sacrifice and unity its people displayed to quickly beat back the Coronavirus through lockdown measures and a mobilization of medical and manufacturing workers.

In recent weeks, Chinese state media and the nation's globe-trotting foreign minister, Wang Yi, have told world leaders from Myanmar to the European Union, as well as global investors, that China's fast recovery could lift the rest of the world.

Under Xi's leadership and through his diplomacy through online video calls, Wang claimed this month, China "has brought hope for the world economy to step out of the doldrums.

"China's economy continues to power ahead with remarkable momentum, leaving other major economies, most of which are still struggling to register some semblance of growth, in the dust," said Eswar Prasad, a professor at Cornell University and former China director for the International Monetary Fund.

"With its outstanding growth performance, China has cemented its position as the primary driver of what has so far been a dismal global economic recovery."

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Drinking, eating more ■ For Americans working from home in 2020, it seems happy hour is starting a little earlier than usual. A new survey finds many people are nearly half of adults working remotely have secretly signed off early to have a drink. The survey polled 2000 Americans (approximately 800 of whom are over 21 and working from home) to examine the bad habits people are picking up during lockdown and the impact it's having on their planning for 2021.

Forty-six per cent of those working from home have clocked out early to pour themselves a drink at least once during their time in quarantine. Another 45 per cent of these respondents have even admittedly taken the liberty of having an alcoholic drink during the workday.

Conducted by OnePoll, the survey discovered that 53 percent of those polled have been drinking alcohol more frequently during lockdown. More than six in 10 employed respondents (1400 people) shared that virtual happy hours with their co-workers has increased their alcohol intake during quarantine.

Over half (52 per cent) of respondents also said that they've felt the need to drink while watching the news this year and they average about four adult beverages each week. It's no surprise that six in 10 adults shared they'll be trying to drink less for the remainder of 2021. The survey finds having a few extra drinks isn't the only habit respondents have picked up during lockdown. Two in five of all 2000 respondents shared they've been snacking more and enjoying more comfort foods as quarantine continues. Americans have also been stresseating an average of three times a week. Other bad habits picked up during this time included drinking too much caffeine (32 per cent) and staying in pyjamas all day (23 per cent).

Firearms at the Capitol

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■ Colorado Congresswoman-elect Lauren Boebert, alongside 83 other representatives, have countered an effort by Democratic legislators to disallow politicians from carrying firearms in the Capitol. Boebert, a vocal supporter of gun rights, rallied the group of lawmakers to oppose a measure by Democratic California Rep. Jared Huffman to prohibit gun carry throughout Capitol grounds. Huffman garnered support from 19 other House members and said the "current regulations," which allow concealed firearms for politicians, "create needless risk" in a mid-December letter. "I refuse to give up my Second Amendment rights," Boebert said in a press release. "I'm a 5-foot tall, 100-pound mom with four children and will be walking to work and serving in one of the most dangerous cities in the US." The letter from those supporting the ability to carry guns in the Capitol read, "If members can't carry on Capitol grounds, they can't protect themselves in D.C. while making their way to and from their offices to perform their official duties. The 'last-mile' transition of self-protection is critical. The current regulations provide transitional coverage once the member is physically on campus." Boebert is the owner of Shooters Grill in Rifle, Colorado, a gun-themed restaurant where waitstaff openly carry pistols. The restauranteur has also insisted that she plans to carry her Glock while serving in Washington, D.C.

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Magazine ■ I never saw ‘Mo’ live onstage but I loved his radio shows. As a child I listened to McCackie Mansion which featured Mo and a whole host of great characters - which included Horrible Herbie, Spencer the Garbageman and Lasho.

This was another world to me - great comedy writing performed by a wonderful cast of talented Australians.

Roy Rene Mo was one of the most popular Australian comedians of the 20th Century.

Harry van der Sluys was born in Adelaide in 1891, he was the fourth born of seven children.

Although his family were Jewish, young Harry went to a Catholic school.

At the age of 10 he won a singing competition at the Adelaide Market and this led to a role in the pantomime Sinbad The Sailor at The Theatre Royal.

In 1905 the family moved to Melbourne and Harry trained as a professional jockey. But the theatre beckoned and in 1908 he was singing in vaudeville shows at the Gaiety Theatre, in those days he was known as ‘Roy Boy’.

Two years later he was using the name of Roy Rene Mo and appearing onstage in comedy sketches throughout Australia.

Whilst he was touring for Sir Benjamin Fuller in New Zealand he developed the black and white makeup which became his trademark.

In 1916 he teamed with Nat Phillips and they became the comedy duo of Stiffy and Mo. They played shows in Sydney and Melbourne where

Whatever Happened To ...

RoyRene ‘Mo’

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM they broke box office records. In 1917 Mo married Dorothy Davis who was an actress but the marriage was to end in divorce 12 years later.

Stiffy and Mo finally broke up in 1928 and the following year Mo married Sadie Gale with both Christian and Jewish services.

Sadly Stiffy died of a heart attack at the age of 49 in 1932.

Mo had been appearing on the Tivoli circuit and was known as the ‘King of the Tiv’ but The Great Depression saw a decline in live theatre attendances and Mo went on a tour of the Hoyts Suburban Picture Theatres with Sadie.

In 1934 he made his one and only film Strike Me Lucky which was directed by Ken G Hall.

The film has been panned by some critics

● Roy Rene Mo but I have seen it several times and I really enjoy watching Mo at work. I think it is a national treasure.

Throughout the war years Mo was again playing to packed houses on the Tivoli circuit but his contract was terminated in 1945.

My friend, the late Ian Travis, recalled Mo presenting a show at the Collingwood Town Hall.

His family were given free tickets because they loaned Mo young Ian's bed to be used in one of the stage sketches.

Mo began in radio in 1946 after joining the Colgate Palmolive Unit and appeared in a program titled Calling The Stars.

The following year a new radio show McCackie Mansion was launched and it was to run for three years.

Mo played the lead and the theme was his frustration with family, friends and neighbours.

The cast included Hal Lashwood, Harry Griffiths, Jack Burgess, Harry Avondale and Rita Pauncefort.

It was full of ‘catch phrases’ and eccentric characters. The program had the biggest listening audience of any Australian radio show at that time.

Mo appeared in several other popular radio shows in the early 1950s and visiting stars such as Dame Sybil Thorndike and Jack Benny described him as ‘comic genius’.

Roy Rene died of heart disease at his home in Sydney in 1954 and was survived by his wife, son and daughter. He is buried in the Jewish section of Rookwood Cemetery in NSW. The Mo Awards for stage performers are named after him and in Adelaide they erected a statue in his honour.

In 1973 Freddie Parsons wrote a wonderful book titled A Man Called Mo and in the foreward Graham Kennedy described seeing Mo onstage in 1949 at the old Kings Theatre in Melbourne Graham said it was the funniest night he had ever spent in the theatre. What a compliment.

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

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

Gladstone welcomes Mantra Hotel

■ Gladstone has welcomed a Mantra hotel to a central business district location with the opening of Mantra Gladstone.

Formerly the Mercure Gladstone, this stylish and modern hotel has won a raft of awards, including the accommodation and resorts category of Gladstone's Best in Business Awards for five consecutive years.

To strengthen the hotel's position as Gladstone's premier hotel, Mantra Gladstone has undergone a number of upgrades and enhancements as part of the rebrand, including transforming 33 of its 60 guestrooms into spacious open plan self-contained apartments - suited to holidaying couples and corporate travellers who are seeking greater space and selfcontained amenities.

Mantra Gladstone is ideally located near the CBD and adjoins the Yaralla Sports Club.

The hotel features many amenities, including fitness centre, food and beverage options and the soon to be opened swimming pool, in terms of choice and quality in the region.

To celebrate the launch, Mantra Gladstone is offering overnight stays from $120 per night in a hotel room and from $135 per night in a refurbishment apartment room.

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Orange wild weekend

■ Rediscover natural foods, forage in the forest and taste bush-tucker in Central NSW with new food trails, events and farm tours in 2021.

Orange has launched Country Food Trails and The Orange Wild Weekend, Parkes' Outback Lamb is offering Farm Tours, and Oberon's Field to Forest Festival in April is a mushroom forager's delight.

Central NSW is perfect for a foodie road-trip, located two-hours' drive from Sydney it includes Oberon, Bathurst, Orange, Blayney, Lachlan, Cowra, Canowindra, Grenfell, Parkes and Forbes.

From April 9-18, Orange's Food Week is celebrating 30 years as Australia's longest-running regional food festival with six signature events and over 90 satellite events hosted at

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with John Rozentals local restaurants and cellar doors.

There's the Sampson Street Lunch with some of Orange's gastronomic icons, Meet the Producer workshops and a Producer Market and Brunch, across a COVID-safe format.

Visit www.orangefoodweek. com.au

Puttin’ on The Ritz ■ The Ritz Hotel, Geelong, a heritage-listed building in the heart of the city, which has sat dormant for 40 years, has had an extensive makeover and will open its doors to the public on March 1.

Formerly known as the Belle-Vue Hotel and built circa 1854, The Ritz has undergone a transformation and will launch with 128 rooms and apartments over nine floors, with views over Geelong's north facing waterfront and city skyline.

Located a five-minute walk to Eastern Beach, Ritz Hotel Geelong offers visitors a 4.5-star full-service hotel experience with hotel rooms, one and two bedroom self-contained apartments, pet friendly apartments and a 24 hour reception.

All guest rooms are air-conditioned and have LCD TV, free highspeed wi-fi, free cable channels, refrigerator, espresso machine, room

safes and laundry facilities. Visit www.ritzhotelgeelong.com.au

Cruise packages ■ Cruise Traveller has released a package for August 2022 that pairs free business class flights and hotel stays with an ultra-luxury voyage exploring the wild, rarely visited places and islands along almost the entire Western Australian coastline between Darwin and Perth.

The 19-night fly-stay-and-cruise package with Silversea - 'Wild Western Australia and the Kimberley' offers two departure dates - August 2, 2022, from Darwin to Perth and August 19, 2022, in the other direction from Perth to Darwin.

The centrepiece of each package is a 17-night all-inclusive cruise between Darwin and Perth aboard the luxurious. 144-guest, all-suite expedition ship, Silver Explorer, which offers complimentary adventure excursions, beverages, gourmet cuisine, wifi and personal butler service.

As a special exclusive offer, Cruise Traveller is offering free business class flights across Australia at the start and end of the trip as well as a free hotel stay before and after the cruise for bookings made before this March 15.

The 17-night voyage aboard Silver Explorer features a range of wild, remote and rarely visited places along the WA coast such as the Abrolhos Islands - scene of the infamous Batavia shipwreck in 1629, Dirk Hartog Island, pristine Ningaloo Reef near Exmouth and the birdlife sanctuaries of the Montebello and Lacepedes Islands.

Also featured are the ancient rock engravings in the Dampier Archipelago, and the pristine BuccaneerArchipelago where guests can speed on Zodiacs through the gushing tidal phenomenon.

The 19-night 'Wild Western Australia and the Kimberley' package is available from A$16,290 per person, twin-share, including business class flights, hotel stays, adventure excursions and onboard beverages.

Visit www.cruisetraveller.com.au - John Rozentals

OK. With John O’Keefe Kevin ‘Bloody’ Wilson

● Kevin Bloody Wilson ■ Aussie singer -comedian Kevin Bloody Wilson is hitting the road with his rollicking show.

The new show kicks off March 16 at Memo Music Hall , and winds its way through Victorian provincial cities for the balance of March.

Check Kevin’s website for dates and bookings.

In The Buff ■ TV networks broadcasting this year’s Super Bowl play-off on stations throughout the US decided to do some pre-game market research.

One of the questions they asked revealed that 6 per cent of viewers admitted they intended watching Super Bowl in the nude. Each to their own.

The Donald resigns ■ Donald Trump penned a savage one-page letter to the Screen Actors Guild tendering his resignation.

The letter included all his starring roles in TV sit coms as well as ranting about ‘fake news’ and most things on his mind.

Upon receipt of his vitriolic letter the Screen Actors Guild replied with two words - ‘Thank You’.

New shows for C31 ■ Channel 31 has a slew of new shows ready to launch autumn. Keep an eye out for The Beer Pioneer, and another drinking show called Local Drinks.

We should continue to support C31, keep them on air as C31 is responsible for the stars of the future.

Ice Cube’s Fireside Chat ■ Rapper and actor Ice Cube has set-up a meeting with President Joe Biden to discuss Black people in America. Hope they understand each other.

- John O’Keefe

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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke DVD, Blu-Ray, Streaming FILM: GREENLAND (Streaming on Amazon PRIME VIDEO): G e n r e : Action/Drama/Thriller.

Cast: Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, Roger Dale Floyd, Scott Glenn.

Year: 2020.

Rating: M .

Length: 119 Minutes.

Stars: * * * ½ Review: A family struggles for survival as they fight to get to a possible safe haven in the face of a cataclysmic natural disaster as a planet-killing comet and breakaway particles hurl towards the earth.

Following on from a long list of formulaic running, jumping, shouting and shooting action popcorn potboilers such as "Olympus Has Fallen" (2013), and its subsequent sequels "London Has Fallen" (2016) and "Angel Has Fallen" (2019), along with "Geostorm" (2017), "Gods of Egypt" (2016) and "Hunter Killer" (2018), to name a few, it's no surprise that Scottish action beefcake Gerard Butler should front this latest earth-threatening disaster epic, but surprise, surprise, this latest offering in the disaster genre is actually a relatively intelligent, restrained and emotionally charged experience that delivers very effectively on all fronts.

The performance by Gerard Butler is subdued and respectful, along with Morena Baccarin (Deadpool, Deadpool 2) as his wife, along with veteran Scott Glenn as the father, and as you would expect, the CGI Special Effects, which start small and increase along the journey, are a spectacular and gripping feast for the eyes.

As much a family drama as a natural disaster tale, this is respectively in the spirit of the George Pal classic "When Worlds Collide" (1951), along with Steven Spielberg's version of H.G. Wells "War of The Worlds" (2005), to name a few, and what director Ric Roman Waugh (Shot Caller/2015) has ultimately delivered for the most part is a new addition to a sometimes tiresome and unoriginal genre a film that remarkably avoids the sci-fi disaster B-Movie clichés, and a thrilling, dazzling, thought provoking, fun and haunting journey with very little to indicate that we've been along this path too many times before.

FILM: NEVER TOO LATE (DVD & Digital): G e n r e : Comedy/Romance/Drama.

Cast: James Cromwell, Jack Thompson, Jackie Weaver, Dennis Waterman, Shane Jacobson, Roy Billing, Max Cullen.

Year: 2020.

Rating: M .

Length: 95 Minutes.

Stars: * * ½ Review: It has been a long time since a group of Vietnam veterans escaped a torturous Vietnamese POW camp, and now they find themselves sharing a new prison, The Hogan Hills Retirement Home for Returned Veterans, but each of the boys has an unrealised dream they want to achieve before it's too late, so once again they band together to devise a plan to escape, but he rules of engagement have changed, in fact, they barely even remember what they were and that's half the problem.

Following an impressive opening credit sequence to the music of the sixties and Vietnam war sequences, "Never Too Late" soon transcends into a formulaic, predictable but nonetheless, a very nicely amiable romantic-comedy-adventure of baby boomer retirement home blues for a bunch of grumpy and bewildered retired veterans with one more mission in mind to put some stimulating vigour in their twilight years, and even though their plans of a 'Great Escape' don't include robbing a bank (Going in Style) or heading off to a gambling hot spot one last time (Last Vegas), their intensions here are far more poignantly honourable as they fumble through misadventure and frustration.

'The Great Escape' meets 'Grumpy Old Men,' the stellar cast includes veterans James Cromwell, Jack Thompson, UK's Dennis Waterman, Roy Billing, Max Cullen, Jackie Weaver as a love interest, Shane Jacobson as the estranged son, and each and every one are in top form, however, where the film does tend to fail is in the unimaginatively weak or phoned in direction and relatively paper thin screenplay, however, there's plenty to enjoy by watching this great cast all come to the fold and make each character very much their own.

Primarily filmed in South Australia, despite any flaws, this is a pleasant, light-hearted, undemanding and old fashioned journey well worth your effort and time, an inoffensive and fun bittersweet 'BabyBoomer' tale on rigours of age and the realization of lost dreams infused with a touch of "The Notebook" that has its heart in the right place, and along the way will put a smile on the face, a feeling of warmth and a sprint in your step, but sadly, all too fleeting.

- James Sherlock

Rourke’s Reviews

● Malcolm and Marie.

■ Malcolm And Marie (MA). 105 of lifelong friends take a trip to Italy minutes. Now streaming on in hope of re-energising their static Netflix. lives.

Slick, striking film-making by This Danish production disapSam (son of Barry) Levinson, and pointingly lacks bite, and is as fortwo strong performances by John mulaic as any Hollywood film.

David Washington and Zendaya RATING - **½ help carry an at-times self indul- Below Zero (MA). 106 minutes. gent script and growingly static nar- Now streaming on Netflix. rative arc.

This blend of Assault On PreBeautifully shot in black-and- cinct 13 and King Of The Hill ofwhite, Levinson seems inspired by fers up a neat premise, stylish diWho's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?, rection, and some tense moments. but the final result never attains that Stumbles somewhat towards the movie's lofty heights. end, but a good thriller that has U.S. RATING - *** remake written all over it.

RATING - ***½ ■ Another Round (M). 116 minutes. Now showing in selected cin- The Rescue (MA). 138 minutes.

Now showing in selected cinemas. emas.

Director Thomas Vinterberg and Mega-budget blockbuster that is star Mads Mikkelsen (The Hunt) clearly influenced by Hollywood re-team for this powerful explora- films such as Top Gun and tion of what happens when people Backdraft, as well as the hugely succumb to the addiction of alco- successful Umizaru films from Japan. Some genuinely jaw-dropping hol.

Low-key and thoughtful, this action set-pieces (a mid-film plane crash is the highlight) are unfortucomes highly recommended. nately mixed in with soap opera RATING - **** ■ Wrong Turn (MA) (2021). 109 sub-plots and typical Chinese naminutes. Now showing in selected tionalism. Would have looked impressive in IMAX 3D. cinemas.

RATING - *** Surprisingly good reboot of the Earwig And The Witch (PG). 83 2003 cult horror hit, which spawned minutes. Now showing in selected way too many sequels.

Uses its southern backwoods cinemas.

The first CGI animated feature premise to examine the deep divisions currently tearing America from the renowned Studio Ghibli is apart, and is smart enough to not unexpectedly routine, missing their make everything black-and-white. typically distinctive hand-drawn visuals and richly detailed characRATING - ***½ ■ The Food Club (PG). 99 min- ters.

Watchable, but hardly memoutes. Now showing in selected cinrable. emas.

RATING - **½ Pleasant but all-too-predictable - Aaron Rourke comedy/drama which sees a trio

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Magazine Crossroads

By Rob Foenander

Jazz at the Memo ■ On Sunday February 28, Memo Music Hall will launch a fabulous new monthly series of Jazz Soirees in the Ruby Carter Jazz Lounge, the superbly refurbished lounge bar upstairs in the St Kilda RSL, named after ‘The Godmother of Melbourne Jazz’.

The event will kick off at 4pm with a spectacular showcase by some of Melbourne's finest jazz vocalists and musicians featuring Nichaud Fitzgibbon, Nina Ferro and Julie O' Hara accompanied by one of the hottest swinging trio around with Stephen Grant (piano), Mark Elton (bass) and Danny Fischer (drums). More info and tickets at www.memomusichall.com.au

Talent at Bunjil ■ Get ready to bop with some of Melbourne's hottest local talent at Bunjil Place's resident outdoor music festival, Summer Sounds. Wander through the Plaza, space and soak up a day of live music, AndyWarhol style stage design, and delicious food and beverages on Saturday, February 27, from 6.pm until late.

Tickets are $10, which will include a redeemable item at the candy bar upon arrival. Four live acts will be headlining a tremendous evening of live entertainment, including Emma Volard, Bailey Judd, The Mamas and The Steel Syndicate. https:// www.bunjilplace.com.au/summer-sounds

Kasey at the Bowl ■ Kasey Chambers will perform at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Sunday, March 14, as part of the Live at the Bowl concert series. It will be her first solo headline show in over a year..Joining Kasey will be rising country star Brad Cox and Andy Golledge.

- Rob Foenander

Overcoming COVID challenges ■ John Rozentals tastes some New Zealand wines that survived covid19.

In 2020, with COVID-19 looming on the horizon and harvest fast approaching, the New Zealand wine industry held its breath.

Preparations for a nationwide lockdown meant there was a very serious risk that harvest would not be allowed to go ahead.

The inability to pick grapes would have meant no 2020 vintage produced, affecting wine production and retail for several years to come.

Rather than cross their fingers, the Giesen team sprang into action and were among the first to take drastic action to protect its workers and preserve the chance of a successful harvest.

This included separating the team into night and day shift teams, each with their own winemaking staff, and going above and beyond to ensure their safety.

Many of the teams were moved into hotels and accommodation away from home a full week before the nationwide lockdown was announced, with staff banding together to ensure Giesen could still deliver on harvest goals.

This, coupled with the industry's classification as essential business, meant that harvest proceeded under unprecedented safety standards including rigorous physical distancing measures and significant additional work.

● Winemaker Duncan Schuller: held his breath during the coronavirus outbreak.

WINE OF THE WEEK Workers overcame the chal- Some residual sweetness in a popuGiesen 2018 The August lenges of running completely sepa- lar style. Inexorably drawn to Thai rate day and night shift teams, de- dishes such as green curry. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc: veloping brand new processes, and Giesen 2020 Uncharted Dry and flinty with rich, ripe tropiin many cases being isolated from Sauvignon Blanc: This very differ- cal notes and layers of toasty alfriends and family as well. ent sauvignon blanc, a dry white mond and brioche flavours.

Its a tribute August Giesen's WINE REVEWS which spent three to four months Giesen 2020 Sauvignon Blanc: on yeast lees for to build a beautiful legacy which is inextricably tied to A wonderful expression of typical mouth-feel, to back maturation in the Giesen story.

Complex and a match for quite New Zealand sauvignon blanc, with oak. Uncharted OK. Match with emphasis squarely on ripe, fresh smoked trout and herby new pota- rich cuisine.

- John Rozentals gooseberry-like fruit. toes.

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Top 5 THE T OP 5 EXPRES SIONS OUR TOP EXPRESSIONS PARENT SW OULD NEVER ARENTS WOULD HA VE UNDERS TOOD HAVE UNDERST 5.“AN INFLUENCER”. Something Dad was under on Friday nights.

4.“SOCIAL MEDIA”. A journalist who was partial to a long lunch.

3.“HOLEY MOLEY”. Moley is a new saint.

2.“RETWEET”. To walk away from an argument.

1.“BABY BOOMER”. A small child who farts a lot.

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Entahaar: one to beat in the Diamond ■ Classy filly Enthaar is the one to beat in Blue Diamond this Saturday (Feb. 20).

Beautifully bred by boom sire, Written Tycoon, from Final Agreement, she has only raced twice for two great wins, and in good time on both occasions.

At her first outing, she blitzed a top field in the Gimcrack Stakes over 1000 metres, winning by three lengths, in 57.06 seconds, running her last 600 metres in 33.94 seconds.

That was back in October, and her trainers the combination of top mentors, Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, showed them how good she was, which they already knew, running an oddson favourite.

Prior to her second start, they trained her to have a trial over 800 metres at Werribee on January 12, which she won in easy style by just underthree lengths, under a hard hold.

Then when produced at Caulfield recently she blitzed them in the Chairman's Stakes over 1000 metres, never out of an exercise galloped, going to the line untouched.

Her rider, Mark Zahra, said after the race she was under a tight hold throughout and it took him to at least 200 metres after the post, to pull her up.

So the distance of the big one won't worry her over the 1200 metres Grand Final.

I feel the main danger to her is the colt, Anamoe, in the care of astute trainer, James Cummings ,for the Godolphin camp.

Prior to his run when second to General Beau in the Blue Diamond Prelude, Cummings advised the media by way of emails to let us know that he is one of his best chances, if not the best, and will run well.

That proved spot on with Anamoe going down narrowly to General Beau, after coming from a long way back.

His rider, Damien Oliver, was very impressed with the run, and said he could run a big race in the Diamond this weekend.

That was his third start. At his first start, he was a bit slow into stride, when fifth at Caulfield in October last year behind Fake Love, after being held up at the turn.

He then won the listed Merson Cooper Stakes at Sandown, after a break, and despite shifting out at the turn won narrowly, but well.

As stated by James Cummings who thought he would he hard to beat, and just missed behind General Beau in the Prelude.

The 1200 metres will be right up his alley, and with odds around $ 8, he represents very good value.

After that, the filly Arcaded came into play, putting together two wins from as many starts, and in good style.

The daughter of Street Boss, impressed greatly with a very easy win in the Fillies Open over 1100 metres, at Caulfield back on January 21.

She impressed all and sundry, who saw the run. Then she backed up with another good win at her second outing, when she won her Blue Diamond Prelude in easy fashion.

She is one of the good chances among the fillies who could cause an upset.

Another who will be knocking on the door is

Alderson, ran a good third behind General Beau and Anamoe.

On pulling up his rider, Michael Walker said he never had a chance of getting near them after being forced three and four wide all the way.

I am sticking with Enthaar (she has the goods), from Anamoe.

Teeing off

● Damian Oliver.Racing Photos. the Maribyrnong Trial over 1000 metres, up the straight at Flemington.

He is a strong colt and always gives of his best. Then you have the good filly in Dosh.

Dosh, in the care of leading trainer, Graeme Begg, who won the Blue Diamond a couple of years ago with Written By, is confident this will give him a second chance at the big event.

She was quite impressive in her Blue Diamond Preview, back on Boxing Day, defeating the highly touted Frost Flowers, the odds-on favorite.

That made it two on end from as many starts, winning her first race up the straight back in November.

By leading sire, Rich Enuff, she has plenty of speed has shown with her all the way win in the Preview. They were both over 1000 metres.

Another colt, Jigsaw, trained by Cindy

Ted Ryan

■ The popular Epsom Golf Day at the Woodlands Golf Club is on March 22 for the National Jockey Trust and the Woodlands Golf Club Trust.

Many sporting celebrities will be having a swing on the big day. They include many of our top jockeys like, Damien Oliver, Dwayne Dunn, his son Dylan, Nash Rawiller, Jye McNeil, Jason Benbow, Dean Yendall, Jack Martin and Patrick Moloney.

Hoops from yesteryear are well represented, with the likes of Gary Willetts, Simon Marshall, Pat Trotter and the Cox Plate King Brent Thomson.

Other noted celebrities include, former top Hawthorn player, Russell Morris.

They will be joined by the former Chairman of the VRC, Rod Fitzroy, and former top Steward, Des Gleeson, and current Racing Steward, Darren Triandafillou.

I will be conducting interviews with racing personalities such as top young trainer Clinton McDonald, jockey Gary Willetts, and the Grandson of the jreat jockey Scobie Breasley, Jason Swift.

The event gets underway at 11am through until 12 noon.

NGI are putting up $10,000 for a hole in one on the fifth, which can be won twice.

If you would like to come along and see and hear all the action, ring John Sweeney on 0425 796 318. Or email him on jmsween@ bigpond.net.au Hope to see you there, it is a great day,

Looking for a Professional to run the show? the Matt Ellerton-Simon Zahra trained General Beau, who had to be paid up for as a late entry at a cost of $55,000.

From his four starts he has won three of them, with a second to Ingratiating, beaten a length in

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Six-event card at Yarra Valley ■ Yarra Valley commenced the week on Monday February 8 with a small six event card and Bannockburn co-trainers Emmett Brosnan and father Richard were successful with smart 5Y0 American Ideal-Diamonds N Gold gelding Yankee Gold in the Yarra Valley Toyota Pace over 2150 metres.

Driven a treat by Emmett, Yankee Gold enjoyed a sweet passage one/one from gate three as The Red Moon Rising scorched away from gate four to lead.

Running along well ahead of his rivals, the race was set up for those back in the field and after easing three wide in the last lap, Yankee Gold surged to the front on the home turn and raced away with the race in his keeping.

Although The Red Moon Rising came again in the straight for a game second, Yankee Gold scored by 2.1 metres. Brevity was third 6.6 metres away third after racing exposed for the trip. The mile rate 1-56.6. It was Yankee Gold's 5th victory in 12 race appearances.

■ Six year old Bettors Delight-Donna Rosso gelding Aces Jet broke the ice at start number 14 by taking the 1650 metre Alabar Vicbred Platinum Maiden Pace in a rate of 2-00.2.

Trained by part-owner Alex Freeman at Mount Cottrell, Aces Jet with Alex Ashwood in the sulky was strong in winning after racing in the open from gate two outside the polemarker Cmonbabylitemyfire, scoring by a neck, with Our Cheeky Devil (one/one) third 8.5 metres away.

■ Monegeetta based duo Nick Beale (partowner/trainer) and Jayden Barker (driver) chalked up another victory (his 5th) with Reign Maker, a well performed 5Y0 Bettors DelightMajestic Reign gelding who snared the Ashmores Smash Repairs Pace over 1650 metres.

Beginning brilliantly from gate four, Reign Maker was untroubled to lead throughout, greeting the judge 2.4 metres in advance of Village Skipper which ran on late from the rear. Millah Joy (one/two) was third a nose back after racing three wide for the final circuit and switching down to the sprint lane on turning. The mile rate 1-54.9.

■ Reign Maker repeated the dose for the pair at Melton on Thursday, taking the TAB Long May We Play Pace over 2240 metres in identical fashion from the pole, accounting for Explicit Castle which raced outside him by a neck, with Regulus third 5.9 metres away after following the winner. The mile rate 1-56.8.

At Swan Hill ■ Swan Hill raced on Tuesday with an entertaining nine-event program.

Astute Ararat trainer Terry Young commenced proceedings by winning the opening race - the McLardy McShane Insurance Swan Hill 3Y0 Maiden Pace over 1750 metres with Art Major-Lierra Noir gelding Classicmajor.

Raced by long time stable client Terry Cahill, Classic Major was first up since May last year and with Grant Campbell in the sulky, began swiftly from the pole to lead.

Kicking clear on the final bend, Classic Major scored by 4.2 metres in a mile rate of 1-56.4 from Pray Tell (one/two - three wide last lap) and Tino Tere Maori which raced exposed from the bell.

■ The Swan Hill Chemicals Pace over 1750 metres went the way of local Woorinen partowner trainer Joe Costa's 6Y0 ChangeoverRoyal Abbey gelding Solomans Abbey. Driven

by Bendigo based Jayden Brewin, Solomans Abbey led all of the way from gate two, accounting for Payuporleave (one/three - three wide at bell) by 1.3 metres in a rate of 1-56.5.

Skippers Swan Song ran on late from near last for third.

It was a terrific night for Horsham trainer/ driver Aaron Dunn who was successful with Auckland Reactor-Miss Potential gelding Maxactor raced by him in the Vernon's Steelyard Pace over 2240 metres and 4Y0 Art Major-Batini gelding Kenya in the Doeys Meats Pace over 1750 metres.

Starting from the extreme draw, Dunn wasted no time in sending Maxactor forward as the mobile pulled away to assume the front running role. Dictating terms to suit, Maxactor coasted

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with Len Baker for the entire trip, running out an easy 4.6 metre victor from Bruised Ego which led out before taking a trail on the winner and using the sprint lane.

Bettor Romance (three back the markers) was third also using the sprint lane to be 2.8 metres away. The mile rate 1-58.4. It was Maxactor's 4th success in 25 outings.

■ Kenya had nothing more than a "stroll in the park" to take his race untouched. Settling one/ one from a solo second line draw, Kenya raced

by Stephen Blacker vacated the prime spot to race outside the leader Markleigh Jill racing for the bell before cruising to the front on the final bend to win in a breeze 7.4 metres ahead of Calgary Bay from last, with Graceful art (one/ one last lp) third a half neck back. The mile rate 1-56.6.

■ Even though a small field of five contested the 2240 metre Murray Downs Resort Trotters Handicap, it was still an interesting contest, the victor being 7Y0 Down Under Muscles-La Poeme gelding Downunder Barkers.

Trained at Shelbourne by Kate Hargreaves and driven by Alex Ashwood, Downunder Barkers was slow to begin from 30 metres as both Get Smart Max and Allawart Bob stepped cleanly from barriers one and three.

Gradually making ground to be four back along the markers, Downunder Barkers moved up to join Get Smart Max at the bell with the pair going head and head in the last lap.

Gaining a narrow lead at the straight entrance, Downunder Barkers' class prevailed at the finish as he greeted the judge by 1.7 metres from Allawart Bob which followed him home. Get Smart Max weakened to be third 3.9 metres away. The mile rate 2-02.4.

Shepp. successes ■ The highlight of Shepparton's Wednesday meeting were the first three heats of the Lyn McPherson Memorial Bronze, Silver and Gold Trotting Series over 1690 metres.

Carisbrook trainer/driver Brett Shipway snared the quinella in the Bronze with 8Y0 Bacardi Lindy-Earls Gold mare A Nip Will Do having start number 194 defeating Louiville Lass and Pinevale Victoria in a mile rate of 159.4.

Given a cosy trip from the pole trailing stablemate Louiville Lass (gate three), A Nip Will Do after easing off her back on turning finished best to prevail by a metre, with Pinevale Victoria (three wide last lap from last) third 8.8 metres away.

■ The Gold for fast class saw Andy and Kate Gath chalk up another winner when Kiwi bred 5Y0 Superfast Stuart-Monaro Miss mare Monaro Mara scored in 1-55.8.

Trapped three wide from outside the front line, Monaro Mara had little difficulty in striding past Aldebaran Crescent (gate four) early in the piece and allowed to run. Monaro Mara was much too classy for her rivals, greeting the judge by 5 metres in advance of Aldebaran Crescent which safely held second 14.1 metres clear of a death-seatind Andyou.

■ Locally trained 5Y0 Majestic Son-Sunbeam Song mare Allwoods Sunbeam took the Silver in a rate of 1-59.4. Driven by Josh Aiken for trainer Clive Dalton, Allwoods Sunbeam enjoyed a sweet passage one/one from gate two on the

econd line as Aldebaran Alissa (gate two) led and after moving three wide approaching the home turn, finished best in a punishing finish to blouse Aldebaran Alissa by a half head.

Prettylilangeleyes (three back the markers) from inside the second line was third a half neck back after moving four wide on the final bend.

■ It was great to see Tatura trainer/driver Craig Turnbull in the winners stall after the running of the Cottrells Electrical 2Y0 Pace over 1690 metres when beautifully bred Pet RockPressplay gelding Masquerading was successful.

Enjoying a one/one trip from gate two for the final circuit, Masquerading after easing three wide approaching the home turn ran home best to score by 4.2 metres in 1-59,4 from first starter Popcornfriday along the sprint lane after trailing the pacemaker Ozzie Joy which flew out from gate four, finishing a head away in third place.

Two meeting were held on Thursday - TP Melton and Bendigo.

■ At Melton, Parwan owner/trainer Jaime Madruga's A Rocknroll Dance-Onedins Courage filly No Win No Worries, a raging hot $1.20 favourite led throughout from gate two in the 1720 metre DRN Logistics 3Y0 Pace with Darby McGuigan in the sulky.

Racing clear of her rivals for most of the trip, No Win No Worries ambled to the wire 13.4 metres in advance of Wave Of Defiance (one/ one) which dropped to trail the winner approaching the home turn. Classy Countess was third 42 metres back after following the winner from the pole. The mile rate 1-55.5.

■ Dunnstown's John Murphy combined with nephew Brent Murphy to land the Congratulations to Tornado Valley Trotters Mobile over 2240 metres with 4Y0 Lawman-Granuaile gelding Cork.

Given a sweet trip from gate five trailing the leader Piesridingshotgun (gate four), Cork came off the inside on the home turn to issue a challenge with the pair drawing right away.

Doing best over the concluding stages, Cork reached the wire 4.2 metres clear in a mile rate of 2-02.8. From The West (four back the markers) used the sprint lane for third 16.9 metres away.

Bendigo best ■ At Bendigo, former South Australian trainer Steven Branson was successful with Cher Ami, a 4Y0 daughter of Great Success and Brylin Crescent in the Great Ocean Road Real Estate MaidenTrotters Mobile over 2150 metres.

With James Herbertson in the sulky, Cher Ami making her 10th race appearance was given an easy time one/one from gate four as polemarker Delarose led.

Switching down to follow the leader in the last lap after Along Came A Spider galloped, Cher Ami used the sprint lane to record a 2.9 metre victory over Delarose, with Lota Fuss (one/one home turn) third. The mile rate 2-03.3.

■ Sebastopol owner/trainer/driver Peter Fiscalini snared the Aviva Communities Bendigo Trotters Mobile over 2150 metres with extremely promising 4Y0 Quality Cam-Troys Sunset mare Quality Sunset, returning a mile rate of 1-59.1.

First up since last September, Quality Sunset (gate two on the second line) was eased to the tail of the field as Jay Bee Flex (gate three) worked past Whos Countn (gate two) shortly after the start.

Latching to the back of Whizzbang Dan (one/ one) three wide ahead of her in the last lap, Quality Sunset after making the final bend wide, ran home strongly to score by 16.3 metres from Whizzbang Dan and Ball Park (four back the markers at bell) who was 2.7 metres away.

Ararat action ■ It was Ararat's night of the year on Friday with the running of the $30,000 (Group 3) Renown Silverware Ararat Pacing Cup over 2195 metres and the $20,000 (Group 2) Niota Bloodstock Ararat Trotters Cup over 2570 metres.

It was the 46th running of the Pacers Cup and Charlton trainer Greg Norman knocked punters for a six after 8Y0 Kiwi bred Mach Three-Copper Beach gelding Zadaka scored at tote odds of $54.50.

Sulky Snippets This Week ■ Wednesday - Bendigo, Thursday Ballarat, Friday -Cobram/ Melton, Saturday Terang (Cup), Sunday - Cranbourne, Monday - Maryborough, Tuesday - Kilmore.

Rather puzzling ■ Three of the greatest stayers which grazed the harness tracks were Pure Steel, Gammalite and Knight Pistol renowned for their staying prowess so has it been bad programming by clubs that races such as The Gammalite, The Pure Steel and The Knight Pistol have all been held over the short distance between 2150 metres and 2240 metres.

Surely these horses deserve the recognition of a long distance feature named in their honour.

Racing under the banner of Adelaide owners AB & T Cormack Racing Pty Ltd managed by Adam Cormack, Zadaka driven by Jodi Quinlan was taken back from gate six to settle at the rear as the two favourites Riley Major (Zac Phillips) and Im Anothermasterpiece (Kerryn Manning) scorched out of gates five and seven, with Riley Major leading.

With the pair going head and head all through the race, Im Anothermasterpiece got the better of the leader on turning with Zadaka joining in with a well timed run.

Relishing the speed battle, Zadaka finished full of running to record a head margin in a thrilling finish over the in-form Majestic Cruiser (four wide on turning) from three back the markers, with Im Anothermasterpiece a game third 4.9 metres away in third place 4.5 metres in advance of Riley Mac. In quarters of 29.7, 29.8, 28 and 30 seconds for the last mile, Zadaka returned a new track record mile rate of 1-56.7, bettering Love Ina Chevy's 1-57.2 set in 2019.

Trotters Cup ■ The Trotters Cup was a triumph for Shelbourne (Bendigo) trainer Kate Hargreaves and reinswoman Ellen Tormey when 6Y0 Majestic Son-Focus On Me gelding Well Defined produced an unbelievable performance to win in a track record mile rate of 2-03.3, smashing Ronerail's 2-04.8 set in 2011.

Beginning quickly from outside the front row only to go off stride shortly after, Well Defined appeared to put himself out of business as rank outsider Glorious Finale led from barrier two.

With the entire field ahead of him on settling, Well Defined followed the raging hot $1.10 favourite Havehorsewilltravel (six from six in Oz) forward three wide on the back of Sunny Brooke the last lap from three back.

When Havehorsewilltravel raced clear on turning, he looked all over a winner, however Well Defined was outstanding and claimed him in the shadows of the post to gain the day by a half neck in a last half of 59.4 - quarter 29.9.

Scruffy Doolan was 17.2 metres back in third place after trailing the weakening leader and being held up prior to the home turn.

- Len Baker

The Last Word Best in the West ■ A Melton farmer says he can’t wait to buy himself a new tractor after discovering he won $100,000 in the latest Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw.

The winning entry of four random numbers was purchased at Melton Lotto & TSG, 293 High Street, Melton.

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