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Top awards for PARC ■ Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre has cemented its reputation as the region’s premier aquatic and fitness facility – winning two major awards at the prestigious Aquatics and Recreation VictoriaAwards. PARC won top honours with the Health Club of the Year while Peninsula Leisure employee, Pru Drago, was recognised for her work as the Personal Trainer of the Year. The ARV Industry Gala Awards recognise and reward outstanding achievement and commitment to the Aquatics and Recreation sector. Peninsula Leisure CEO Kath Thom said the recognition is great reward for the hardworking Peninsula Leisure staff, Frankston City Council and the local community, who embrace the facility. PARC’s Acting Health and Fitness Manager, Christine Rich, said that despite ongoing lockdowns, the hard work of the team continued to see high member satisfaction results. Peninsula Leisure is a sub- ● Pru Drago, Personal Trainer of the Year, at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation sidiary company wholly owned Centre whichwon the Health Club of the Year Award at the prestigious by Frankston City Council. Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Awards.
PENINSULA’S MISSING LINK
■ A world-class trail around the Mornington Peninsula is a step closer to reality, thanks to $3 million in State Government funding from the Growing Suburbs Fund. This new funding, along with $2 million previously committed by the Federal Government, means work can soon begin on the first ‘missing link’ in the ambitious Peninsula Trail network. The ‘missing link’ - a shared path between Somerville and Baxter - will allow cyclists to travel off road from the centre of Melbourne all the way to Balnarring. The new path will run alongside the Stony Point rail line, connecting to the Peninsula Link Trail at the northern end, and an existing path from Somerville to Balnarring via Somers at its southern end. Much of the Peninsula Trail network is already in place. To complete the remaining ‘missing links’, Mornington Penin-
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W’Port Hwy upgrade ■ Drivers in the south-east are closer to experiencing safer and less congested roads, with construction on the Western Port Highway upgrade now underway. The Federal and State Governments have awarded Downer EDI Works the contract to build the project. The upgrade will create about 350 direct jobs throughout construction, while improving safety and managing the traffic flow onto and off the Western Port Highway. Sonya Kilkenny, Carrum MLA, said that it was exciting to see works kick off that will benefit thousands of local motorists every day. “It’s great to see early construction get underway that pave the way for major works to take place from March, and the new intersections to open before the end of the year, benefitting the 17,000 vehicles that use this intersection every day,” Ms Kilkenny said. “Replacing the roundabouts at
the intersections of Ballarto Rd and Cranbourne-Frankston Rd with traffic lights will better manage traffic flow and will allow all four sets of traffic lights along the sixkilometre stretch of Western Port Highway from Thompsons Rd to Cranbourne-Frankston Rd to be sequenced.” Federal Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, Paul Fletcher said this upgrade is vital to our economic post-pandemic recovery. “The Western Port Highway Upgrade will create hundreds of Victorian jobs, while improving safety for thousands of motorists every day,” Mr Fletcher said. “Upgrading the roundabouts at the intersections of Ballarto Rd and Cranbourne-Frankston Rd with traffic lights will help deliver safer and smoother trips for motorists through the area.” These upgrades will reduce congestion .
Court Lists Dandenong Magistrates’ Court Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division. Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, February 9 Adamson, Mark Albazi, Roudi Alphonse, Adam Arnel, Brandon Arou, Ayuen Ashok, Arjun Avauli, Anaua Barbarich, Kayleb Batsanes, Peter Battateng, Jefferson Beer, Clinton Belieu, Nyachoul Bettess, Steven Bevington, Jade Bowater, Alysha Bui, Tu Campus, Rino Causevic, Harun Chilcott, Anthony Chilcott, Mark Coelho, Jeffry Cookson, James Couper, Doug Dang, An Minh Dang, Tien Davis, Jasmine De Camillis, Teresa De Stefano, Vince Paul Elhage, Sali English, Paris Eskaf, Joseph Antoine Fagan, Alisha Field, Scott Anthony Fleming, Daryl Geraghty, Andrew Gombasek, Peter Harlen, Luke Hill, Timothy Hillard, Thomas James Hodge, Thomas Holmes, Tristan Holoska, Eleonara Hurrey-Wrighton, Paul Huynh, Michael Ibeas, Miguel Ivory, Edward Johnston, Matthew Jolly, Matthew Jones, Dylan Juhn Hrong, Goo Kaigg, Andrew Kioses, Mark Knipe, Miles Kontogeorgos, Nicholaos Koomson, Kosi Kueth, Stephen Laurie, Kimberley Lawrence, Troy Layton, Britt Le, Michael
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2022 is an electiion year, and State Parliamentarians are back in Spring St this week. Sitting days for Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council members are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
● Police want to speak with this man. Police are appealing for public assistance after a man per formed an explicit sexual act towards a girl in Glen Waverley on Monday last week (Jan. 31). Investigators have been told a 16-year-old girl was walking along Mandowie Rd when she saw a man walking towards her about 4.10pm. The girl crossed the road and observed the man perform an explicit sexual act towards her while on the opposite side of the road. The girl ran away and reported the incident to her parents. The man is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, aged between 50-60-years, with short white hair. He was wearing a blue-striped polo, cream-coloured pants and sports runners.
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Hospital bidder named ■ The Frankston Hospital redevelopment project is well and truly underway with the naming last week of the preferred bidder, Exemplar Health consortium. Exemplar will now enter into exclusive negotiation with the state government to design and build the multi-storey expansion that will accommodate 120 extra beds; operating theatres; rooms for mental health and oncology services; maternity, obstetrics and paediatric wards; women’s clinic; special care nursery. It will also have a multi-storey car park. Committee for Greater Frankston CEO Ginevra Hosking said the announcement was a key milestone for the $605 million project that “will create 1700 jobs during construction and massively add to Frankston’s thriving health and education precinct when it is completed in 2025”. “The committee congratulates the state government, local MP Paul Edbrooke and Peninsula Health for their unrelenting determination in driving the project forward and overcoming the hurdles of pandemic restrictions,” she said. Ms Hosking said Frankston Hospital was an inspiring story: “This year marks its 80th anniversary and the community and generations of volunteers can be proud of raising the funds
● Frankston Hospital redevelopment. to build a 30-bed country hospital that has grown to serve a population the size of Canberra. “This has been enhanced by the recent opening of the new academic and research building Ngarnga Centre where Peninsula Health and Monash University are training our next generation of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals. “We hope to see plenty of Frankston and Carrum Downs businesses involved in the hospital project and its ongoing operations. We are keen to introduce innovative local companies to the state government and the preferred bidder.” Exemplar Health consortium consists of Capella Capital, Aware Super, Lendlease Building Contractors and Honeywell Limited.
Local Briefs Officer bus incident
■ Detectives from Transit Crime Investigation Unit have arrested and charged two teenagers following an alleged assault in Officer on Tuesday last week (Feb. 1). It is alleged there was a verbal dispute between passengers and a bus driver in Siding Ave about 4pm. The situation escalated and it is alleged the driver, a 54-year-old from Frankston South, was rendered unconscious before the Detectives executed warrants in Pakenham and Officer on Friday (Feb. 4) and arrested two 17-year-old boys in relation to the matter. A 17-year-old Pakenham boy has been charged with intentionally cause injury and other assault-related charges and will appear before a children’s court. A 17-year-old boy from Officer was charged with intentionally cause injury and other assault-related charges and has been bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.
114kmh in 60 zone
Upgrade at Dromana ■ The George A. Bishop Reserve at Dromana is to receive an upgrade. The revitalised Reserve includes a new playground with basket swings, shark rockers, turnover bars and spinners to keep children entertained for hours. The Mornington Peninsula Shire Council successfully received an $80,000 grant from the State Government’s Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and the Council has funded a further $80,000 for the design and delivery of the project to revitalise the reserve Located at Point Nepean Rd at the Dromana foreshore, the upgraded playground design is in keeping with the character of the existing surrounding. Playground features include: ■ Playground equipment for all abilities with wheelchair ac-
● From left: Chris Brayne MP, Cr Antonella Celi, Project Manager Alex Christie, Cr Debra Mar, Cr Kerri McCafferty (with Arlo and Gaia). cess. and bruises. ■ Landscaping to help cool ■ Access to and from the the playground with shade playground with new paths. trees. ■ Native plants for extra ■ The playground and recreation Reserve is safe and acgreenery. ■ Organic soft fall surfacing cessible for everyone and into help protect against bumps cludes new play equipment.
Govt’s $3.2m for Casey
● Police impounded this car at Noble Park last week. ■ State Highway Patrol Solo Unit officers nabbed a speeding driver in Noble Park on Monday last week (Jan. 31). Officers clocked a Honda Accord allegedly travelling at 114kmh in a 60kmh zone on Heatherton Rd just before 10am. Police motorcycle members intercepted the vehicle and spoke to the driver, a 24-yearold man. The Keysborough man is expected to be charged on summons with exceed speed and other traffic offences. His vehicle has been impounded for 30 days with towing costs of $1038. The intercept was part of Operation Archer, aiming to reduce road trauma and lives lost on our roads.
Calendar available
■ The City of Greater Dandenong has published its 2022 Community Calendar. This year's publication features some images taken by residents of their favourite places in Greater Dandenong. Not included was an image of the Drum Theatre was taken by Patrick Langdon. The Drum Theatre opened in 2006, and retains the original Lonsdale St façade of the Dandenong Town Hall, which originally opened in 1890.
Study on nappies
● Nicholas of Pakenham Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Pakenham teen Nicholas. The 17-year-old was last seen in Pakenham at 8pm on Tuesday last week (Feb. 1). Police and family have concerns for Nicholas’s welfare as he has a medical condition. Nicholas is known to frequent Cardinia, Mordialloc and the Melbourne CBD. He is described as 185cm tall with an athletic build and brown hair with a mullet-style haircut. He was last seen wearing a black jumper with blue shorts and white shoes. Contact Pakenham Police Station on 5945 2500.
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● City of Casey ChairNoelene Duff, Luke Donnellan, City CEO Glenn Patterson were joined by Shaun Leane, Gabrielle Williams, Gary Mass and Shaun Leane at Myuna Farm on Wednesday to share in the announcement. ■ The City of Casey has welcomed more than “These projects will make a significant dif$3.2 million in funding as part of the State ference to many people in the community and Government’s 2021-22 Growing Suburbs our future generations who stand to benefit from Fund to support four key community projects at these much-needed upgrades,” said Ms Duff. Myuna Farm, Ray Bastin Reserve, Tooradin Myuna Farm’s Pavilion will be upgraded to Public Hall and Gwendoline Children’s Cen- provide access for all abilities. tre. Ray Bastin Reserve, Narre Warren, redeCasey Chair of Administrators Noelene Duff velopment is worth $1.6 million. elcomed the funding acknowledging how benThe Tooradin Public Hall will be upgraded eficial the projects will be for the community. to improve accessibility of the facility.
■ Cardinia Council is seeking feedback on what type of nappy babies are using to help determine the feasibility of a reusable nappy program to reduce household waste going to landfill. Approximately two billion disposable nappies end up in landfill each year in Australia and it can take up to 500 years for nappies to break down. The Council is seeking feedback by Monday, February 21, on the use of disposable and reusable nappies and how residents can be better supported to make environmentally friendly choices.
Climate opinions
■ Cardinia Council is seeking feedback on the 14 community-facing actions in its strategy so the Council can prioritise the factors that concern the community. The aim is to create a more sustainable future for Cardinia Shire. Residents may have their say before consultation closes on March 16.
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Postcards from Springvale ■ Channel 9’s popular travel and lifestyle TV show Postcards broadcast a segment on Sunday (Feb. 6) about Springvale locations. The segment will filmed to feature the suburb as one of Victoria’s best food destinations. Postcards presenter, chef and Providoor founder Shane Delia was hosted by the City of Greater Dandenong’s Food and Cultural Ambassador Karl Lim as they visited the popular Springvale Market Square, Bun Bun Bakery and Golden Lake Cake and Roast.
$18,000 s’ships
■ The Federal Government has announced that applications for Round Six of the Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarship program are now open to support students with financial costs of attending educational institutions. Scholarships are available to students in suburbs defined as “inner regional” such as Cape Schanck, Flinders, Main Ridge, Red Hill South and Point Leo. Flinders MHR Greg Hunt said eligible students across the Mornington Peninsula will have access to a scholarship worth up to $18,000 to support their tertiary education in 2022.
Somers artist
■ Somers artist Alexander Knox will be showing his works
■ A Hampton Park man has explained that after finishing work for the day, he stopped in at the Hampton Park Tavern for a quick bite to eat and walked out with a $60,000 Keno win. The player held a Keno Classic 8 Spot winning entry in draw 615, drawn Sunday , January 30. His total prize was $62,649.70. The overjoyed man plans to use his prize to buy himself a luxury car.
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Cardinia Festival
■ The Cardinia Festival is a monthlong celebration which includes free entry into many events and attractions at venues and locations across the Cardinia Shire.
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■ Springvale Community Hub will host the return of Greater Dandenong Council’s free Open Air Movies program from Saturday (Feb. 12). ■ Saturday, February 12 - Up at 4pm ■ Friday, February 18 - Fantastic Mr Fox at 7pm ■ Friday, February 25 – Big at 7pm ■ Friday, March 4 - Bend It Like Beckham at 7pm ■ Saturday, March 5 – Madagascar at 7pm (also the Springvale Community Hub Community Celebration Day) ■ Friday, March 11 - Skater Girl at 7pm ■ Friday, March 18 - Storm Boy at 7pm ■ Friday, March 25 – Stardust at 7pm ■ Friday, April 1 - Princess Mononoke at 7pm ■ Friday, April 8 - March of the Penguins at 7pm. There will be some seating available at the Hub, however patrons are encouraged to bring a rug or fold up chair and picnic to enjoy during the outdoor movie screenings. To coincide with the celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, Bend It Like Beckham and the recent Indian-American co-production Skater Girl are films that feature young women breaking the norm, challenging cultural expectations and pushing themselves to the limit in traditionally male dominated sports. The 7pm screening of Madagascar on Saturday, March 5, will be part of the Springvale Community Hub’s Community Celebration, with lots of other fun, familyfriendly activities on offer from 4pm. The finale of the Open Air Movies program on Friday, April 8, will feature a screening of the award-wining documentary March of the Penguins to align with Greater Dandenong Council’s Sustainability Festival on Saturday, April 9. Engaging sustainability-related activities will be provided for families prior to the movie starting at 7pm.
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Local Theatre Shows
■ Peridot Theatre: Hypnosis (by David Tristram) Until February 12 at the Unicorn Theatre, Mt Waverley Secondary College, Lechte Rd., Mt Waverley. Director: Pip Le Blond. Bookings: https:// peridot.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/sales ■ Williamstown Little Theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest (by Oscar Wilde) Until February 26 at 2 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Ellis Ebell. Bookings: www.wlt.org.au ■ Malvern Theatre Company: Switzerland Until February 26 at 25A Burke Road, Malvern. Director: Andrew Ferguson. Bookings: www.malverntheatre.com.au ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG) The Merchant of Venice (by William Shakespeare) Until February 26 at the Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: Roderick Chappel. Bookings: www.stagtheatre.org ■ Windmill Theatre Company: 12 Angry Men (by Reginald Rose) Until February 12 at Bunjil Place Studio, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren. Director: Ben Dowthwaite. Bookings: www.windmilltheatre.com.au ■ Bairnsdale Production Line Theatre: Clue on Stage February 11 – 20 at the Forge Theatre and Arts Hub, 80 McKean St., Bairnsdale. Director: Viki Wright. www.bairnsdaleproductionline.org ■ Wonthaggi Theatrical Group: Chookas! February 12 – 14 at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre, Graham St., Wonthaggi. Directors: Tom and Corey Green. Bookings: wtg.org.au ■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Co.: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder February 17 – March 5 at the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre, 39-41 Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Alan Burrows. Bookings: 9735 1777 or www.lilydaleatccom ■ The Mount Players: Love Song (by John Kolvenbach) Until March 6 at the Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon. Director: Travis Handcock. Bookings: www.themountplayers.com ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: The Kitchen Sink (by Tom Wells) February 18 – March 5 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Rod Hulme. Bookings: www.mordialloctheatre.com ■ Brighton Theatre Company: Chancers (by Robert Massey) February 18 – March 5 at the Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre. Director: Peter Newling. Bookings: www.brightontheatrecompany.com.au ■ The Basin Theatre: Photograph 51 (by Anna Zeigler) February 24 – March 6 at The Basin Theatre, Cnr. Simpsons and Doongalla Rds., The Basin. Director: Sharon Maine. Bookings: www.thebasintheatre.org.au ■ The 1812 Theatre: Dracula, The Bloody Truth (by John Nicholson) February 24 – March 19 at The 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Dexter Bourke. Bookings: www.1812theatre.com.au ■ Monash One Act Play Festival: February 25 – 27 at the Unicorn Theatre, Mt Waverley Secondary College, Lechte Rd., Mt Waverley. Bookings: www.peridot.com.au ■ Phoenix Theatre Company: We Will Rock You February 25 – March 5 at the Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Rd., Doncaster. Director/Choreographer: Renée Maloney; Vocal Direction: Kristyn Adamopoulos; Band direction: Peter Verhagen. Bookings: https:// w w w. t r y b o o k i n g . c o m / e v e n t s / landing?eid=796834& ■ Encore Theatre Company (co-produced with Hartwell Players Inc): Tribes (by Nina Raine) March 11 – April 3 at the Clayton Theatrette, Clayton Community Centre, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Paul Wanis. Bookings: www.encoretheatre.com.au ■ Essendon Theatre Company: Rumors (by Neil Simon) March 17-20 and March 2426 at the Bradshaw Street Community Hall, Bradshaw St. (off Buckley St.), West Essendon. Director: Dawn Hinrichson. Cabaret seating, BYO refreshments. Bookings: 0406 448 368 or www.essendontheatre company.com.au ■ Diamond Valley Singers: Shrek the Musical Jr. April 1 – 9 at the Warrandyte High School Theatre, Alexander Rd., Warrandyte. Director: Lexi Patman. Bookings: www.dvsingers.org
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Around The World in 80 Days
■ Jules Verne was inspired by the completion of railways in America and India and the opening of the Suez Canal, in his 1871 book Around the World in Eighty Days. Travellers could now circle the globe in one direction by train and ship. Playhouse Players’ production, adapted by Mark Brown, starts in the Reform Club where Phileas Fogg accepts a wager of £20,000 from fellow members to travel around the world in 80 days. Forty-five minutes later, Fogg and his new manservant, Frenchman, Passepartout, depart from Charing Cross Station. Fogg and Passepartout overcome countless tribulations in their race against time, with Detective Fix in hot pursuit, believing Fogg to be a wanted bank robber. They travel by train, steamer and elephant, rescuing an Indian princess from a funeral pyre and surviving typhoons, kidnapping, collapsing railway bridges and attacking Indians. The dialogue is framed by a clever screen backdrop depicting still and moving images. Otherwise, minimal props, including a charming elephant on wheels, are employed. Costumes are mostly good but some were let down by small details such as fit and era appropriateness. Passepartout’s jacket was a little too short and modern. Despite a vibrant story (yes, Fogg wins his bet), the pace could have been brisker. Though Mike Dixon was an excellent, unbending Phileas Fogg, he could have perhaps added an eccentric quirk. Ayden A Carter was a wonderful Passepartout – his gallic accent unfaltering. Shalini Suri was a beautiful, demure Princess Aouda. Stephen Keen amused as Detective Fix. The Reform Club members – Houston Dunleavy, Christopher Newport and Damien Vuleta, were amusing ‘upper-class twits’. All three played multiple parts capably. Damien Riley as Narrator was nervous but he will improve with experience. Gordon Foster and Karsh Chaudhary did well. Director Graeme McCoubrie has had huge challenges, with cancellations, cast replacements and limited rehearsals. He and the cast must be congratulated on their heroic performance of a complex play. The enjoyment of the audience was reflected in their warm applause. - Review by Juliet Charles
Bottom
■ Gavin Roach presents the Melbourne return season of Bottom by Willy Hudson until Saturday, February 12 at 8.30pm at The Butterfly Club, Melbourne, presented as part of the Melbourne 2022 Midsumma Festival. Join Willy for a queer coming-of-age remix, as he questions if ‘bottom’ in the bedroom means ‘bottom’ in life – and whether Beyoncé can help put his love on top. Directed by Gavin Roach and performed by Ryan Stewart, the play is described as being "for anyone who hates making the first move. Anyone who thinks they are unlovable. Anyone that’s ever tried to be someone they’re not." Set design is by Helen Rofe, with lighting designed by Spencer Herd. Performances: Until February 12 at 8.30pm at The Butterfly Club, 5 Carson Place, Melbourne Bookings: www.midsummer.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold
Run - Midsumma
■ Gavin Roach presents the Australian premiere of Run by Stephen Laughton until Saturday, February 12 at 8.30pm at the Gasworks Arts Park, Albert Park as part of the 2022 Midsumma Festival. Directed by Gavin Roach and performed by Ben Stuart, Run tells of Yonni, 17 years old, gay and Jewish. His devoutly religious family is preparing for the weekly shabbat, but he is infatuated with his schoolmate Adam and can't stop thinking about him. Encompassing a world that is sometimes real,
sometimes imagined, Stephen Laughton's Run explores what it means to love, lose rebel and how to grieve. Run is described as a deeply personal story about first love and infatuation that expands to interrogate the difficult intersection of religion and queerness. Sound design is by Connor Ross and lighting design by Spencer Herd. Performance Details: Until Saturday, February 12 at 8.30pm Venue: The Studio, Gasworks Arts Park, 21 Graham St., Albert Park,. Tickets: www.midsumma.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold
Djiribawal
■ The Australian Art Orchestra opens its 2022 Meeting Points Series with a sonic meditation on Country. Djiribawal is a song cycle by Yuin woman, Brenda Gifford for the musicians of the Australian Art Orchestra, originally commissioned for the 2020 Canberra International Music Festival, and adapted to include electronic soundscapes and the voice of the composer speaking in Language, for its Melbourne premiere. The work began as a sketch to capture the essence of the elements: Bagan (Earth); Ngadjung (Water); Miriwa (Sky); and Ganji (Fire). In the composer’s own words, “the elements are an extension of Country. Bagan grounds us, Ngadjung is flowing and renewing. Miriwa is vast and open and Ganji can be fast and destructive.” Gifford’s composition is a journey through different sonic environments and a meditation on Country. The Melbourne premiere of Djiribawal is preceded by an improvised duet by Amos Roach and Adrian Sherriff. Brenda Gifford is a First Nations, Yuin woman from Wreck Bay, NSW. Her country, community and culture are the basis of her arts practice. She is a composer and classically trained saxophonist and pianist, and 2022 recipient of the Peggy Glanville-Hicks Composers House residency. Featuring Brenda Gifford (composer), Reuben Lewis (trumpet), Amos Roach (didgeridoo/clap sticks), Jo Talia (drums), Joe O'Connor (piano), Natasha Conrau (violin), Aviva Endean (clarinets), Peter Knight (electronics), Samuel Pankhurst (double bass), Adrian Sherriff (trombone) The Meeting Points Series explores the intersections between cultures, genres, and artistic disciplines using improvisation. Funded by the City of Melbourne, the Series explores the notion of Melbourne as a place of convergence and innovation. Performance Date: 7pm, Saturday, February 19 Venue: The Malthouse, Beckett Theatre Tickets: $30 / $20 Book Tickets: https:// www.malthousetheatre.com.au/tickets/hirerevents/djiribawal/ - Cheryl Threadgold
Hypnosis
■ The audience was small and spread sparsely around the Unicorn Theatre – an auditorium that Peridot Theatre will have to vacate shortly after some 40 years. The school administration will not be renewing Peridot’s lease. One suspects that both audience and lease are consequences of the pandemic. Peridot has done much to entertain the community and David Tristram’s Hypnosis speaks to the playwright’s wicked sense of humour where the hypnotist, Gordo (Michael Fenemore) practices his art on Helen Briggs (Kate Bowers) at the insistence of her husband, Alan (Andrew McIver), a police inspector. Each and all have ulterior motives. Gordo wants to seduce Helen. Alan wants to steal some 34 million pounds and Helen wants to play them both. The farce behind losing control while taking control ● Continued on next page
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What’s On Auditions
■ Peridot Theatre: A Season of One Act Plays February 13 at 2.00pm/5.00pm and February 19 at 2.00pm at the Unicorn Theatre, Mt Waverley Secondary College, Lechte Rd., Mt. Waverley. Audition bookings: LineUp directed by Joe Dias joe.dias. actor@gmail.com Love is a Dish directed by Audrey Farthing 0421 600 441 or treasurer@peridot.com.au Embers directed by Colin Morley 0420 947 373 morcolin@gmail.com Just a Straight Man directed by Bob Bramble 0418 586 273 or bobbramble2013@gmail.com ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): Towards Zero (by Agatha Christie) February 28 and March 1 7.30pm – 9.30pm at the Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: Dennis Hine St Clair. Audition bookings: denniswilliamhine@gmail.com or 93067661. ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Ladies in Retirement (by Edward Percy and Reginald Denham) March 20 at 2.00pm and March 22 at 7.30pm at Factory 8, 417-419 Warrigal Rd, Cheltenham (opposite Hungry Jacks). Director: Martin Gibbs. Audition bookings and enquiries: 0411 645 003 or mandcgibbs@tpg.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold
WCB: Sigil
■ WCB: Sigil is presented live as part of the 2022 Midsumma Festival until February 12 at Club Voltaire, North Melbourne. Featuring singer and songwriter Will Barling aka WCB, the show is described as an "exploration of musical spell-casting. Walking through a surreal projected landscape, we go with WCB deep into his psyche to reveal sometimes uncomfortable truths but ultimately cathartic emotions." WCB: Sigil combines his love for music, visual storytelling and movement, providing a glimpse inside the world in which his music exists; giving an authentic representation into the the struggles of being queer and an artist. “Being from the LGBTQIA+ community and creating something that is outside of the norm, I feel I can often get overlooked or disregarded,” he says. “It’s important to me to be able to finally bring something unique and true to myself to the stage.” WCB has performed previously at Newcastle Fringe, Melbourne Fringe, Auckland Arts Festival, NZ Pride Festival and NZ Music Month. He premiered WCB: Sigil at Newcastle Fringe, receiving an Artistic Merit Nomination Performance Details: Until February 12 at 8pm Venue: Club Voltaire,1st Floor, 14 Raglan St, North Melbourne Duration: 50 minutes Bookings: www.midsumma.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold
Shrine on Sunday
■ The National Serviceman’sAssociation Australia regular service will be at the Shrine of Remembrance on Sunday (Feb. 13) at 11am. The NSAA meets at the bollards at the top of the steps at the northern end of the main concourse. The Step Off will be to the accompaniment of the Army Band Melbourne. Guest speaker is Senior Naval Officer, Victoria, Commodore Greg Yorke. - Peter Kemp
Legends of Skies
Legends of the Skies Series 9 A unique experience. I’ve been fortunate to have seen theatre on many world stages but LOTS Inc.’s unique theatre presentation took me to a different place both physically and emotionally with their 2021 production of Legends of the Skies. The community theatre group, LOTS, perform in the Australian National Aviation Museum surrounded by actual historic Australian aircraft dating back to the early 20th century. The audience sits under the wings of biplane Diana. ● Continued on Page 14
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What’s On $1 mil. for Melb. Recital Centre
■ Melbourne Recital Centre has successfully reached its ambitious $1 million target for the Local Artist Appeal, raising more than $1,030,000 in donations. Launched in 2021, Melbourne Recital Centre’s Local Artist Appeal was a response to the evolving impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the local music industry. As the music stopped, new revenue streams and financial support for artists needed to be developed. In 2021, the Centre set an ambitious fundraising target of $1 million to fund performance and commission fees, and support payments to artists whose performances at the Centre were cancelled due to restrictions. Ensuring a sustainable future for Victoria’s artist community remains a key objective of the Local Artist Appeal, with the fund also supporting the engagement of local artists to deliver Learning and Access programs to reach people of all ages and backgrounds across Victoria and creating additional employment and performance opportunities for local artists, including recording and digital broadcast opportunities. The Local Artist Appeal campaign was launched thanks to the vision of a small group of Local Artist Benefactor donors, who came together to pledge more than $250,000 to get the ball rolling. The Centre extends its sincerest thanks to: Krystyna Campbell-Pretty, The Gailey Lazarus Foundation, Yvonne von Hartel, Robert Peck, Rachel Peck and Marten Peck of peckvonhartel architects, Linda Herd, Monica Lim and Konfir Kabo, The Peggy and Leslie Cranbourne Foundation, Lady Primrose Potter , Joy Selby Smith, and an anonymous donor for their visionary philanthropic leadership. Alistaire Bowler, Head of Development at Melbourne Recital Centre said of reaching the ambitious target “We have been blown away by the generous support of the musicloving community. The past two years has been an exceptionally challenging time for independent musicians, as the Centre faced hundreds of postponements and cancellations. “We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who contributed to our appeal, ensuring that our artists were supported throughout the pandemic and that live music returns to our stages in 2022. This result is a true amplification of our audience’s appreciation and applause”. The Local Artist Appeal achieved many milestones for the Centre’s philanthropic efforts, receiving support from more than 5000 individual donors, many of whom were making their first ever gift to the Centre. The success of this campaign is due to the support of a broad cross-section of Victoria’s music-loving community. Ensuring that the local artist community is supported remains a key priority for Melbourne Recital Centre, as the COVID19 pandemic continues to impact the wider Victorian community. To contribute to the Local Artist Appeal, visit melbournerecital.com.au - Di Rolle with Cheryl Threadgold ● Continued from previous page
Hypnosis
when that very control can be manipulated is Tristram’s genius. The challenge for the actors is to work these various states of presence; when they are themselves, when they have lost control and when they are feigning that loss. Fenemore must add to that mix by being an entertainer running a show that demonstrates his art. Indeed, this is how the show opens as if we are at such a show. Unfortunately, his performance shtick bleeds into his character persona who is a complex and drunken individual. McIver’s self-sabotaging dupe of a husband plays well while Bowers can be both victim and perpetrator as she uses the affair with Gordo to serve her own purposes. Apart from the need to develop these nuanced transitions, director Pip Le Blond has the very wide Unicorn proscenium to man● Continued in Column 3
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Entertainment
Midsummer Night’s Dream
■ Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s new musical production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is being presented from February 26March 13 at Central Park, Malvern. After their sell-out 2021 production of The Winter’s Tale, Melbourne Shakespeare Company will be returning to Central Park for 12 performances, with audiences encouraged to book tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. The original musical arrangements from Musical Director Natalie Calia (Shrek) will rework pop songs including hits from Kylie Minogue, Missy Higgins and Oasis. Directed by Nicola Bowman (Bell Shakespeare) and featuring Anna Francesca Armenia (The Colour Purple), Annabelle Tudor (Puffs), Sebastian Li (New Gold Mountain) and introducing Briana Esme McGeary (WAAPA), A Midsummer Night’s Dream aims to entertain all ages with comedy, choreography and musical medleys. The costumes from Madeline Nabali (Lear), and set by Hayley James (The Winter’s Tale) will transform trash into treasure with their clever, environmentally conscious designs created using only recycled, reclaimed and reused materials. The production also addresses some of the challenging ideas about gender in Shakespeare by using a predominantly female cast often in non-traditional roles, as well as adding an affirmative queer interpretation to the traditional lovers quadrangle. “There has never been a better time to enjoy the magic of outdoor Shakespeare in the summertime,” says Artistic Director Jennifer Sarah Dean. “Packed full of magic, mirth and mayhem, this larger than life production is the perfect feel good show for the whole family.” Audiences are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy in the sunshine. Seating is not provided at the venue and protective sun wear is recommended for matinee performances. Performance Season: February 26-March 13 Venue: Central Park, Malvern Tickets are now available at melbourneshakespeare.com - Cheryl Threadgold
Transitions Festival
■ The Transitions Film Festival returns from February 18 -March 13 at the Melbourne CBD and online. Titled Visions for a Better World, the program features over 20 virtual sessions online, nationwide as well as a small selection of screenings in Melbourne, and will include documentaries about existential challenges, creative innovations and heroic pioneers helping us to envision a better world. Highlights of this year’s line-up include Ecocide, a narrative legal drama set in the fictional world of 2034 where Germany's Angela Merkel is put on trial for a failure to act on climate change, and Youth Vs Gov, which follows 21 plaintiffs under the age of 21, who sue the American government for failing to protect them from the climate crisis. The Seeds of Vandana Shiva paints an intimate portrait of one of the world’s leading environmental activists and First We Eat follows filmmaker Suzanne Crocker and her family on a one-year experimental challenge to live entirely off food that can be grown, gathered, or sourced locally. The future is illuminated in A.rtificial I.mmortality, which explores digital immortality and post-biological life, and Father of The Cyborgs, which gives an intimate glimpse into the brazen and fearless life of an inventor of brain-computer interfaces, who used himself as an experimental subject. In an era of accelerating change and unprecedented disruption, the Transitions Film Festival aims to "celebrate the things we love and inspire us to fight for the future we want." To learn more and purchase tickets, visit the Transitions Film Festival website, www.transitionsfilmfestival.com Performance Dates: February 18 - March 13 Venue: Melbourne CBD and Online Website: www.transitionsfilmfestival.com/ Bookings: Online Tickets: $9 - $12. Festival Passes available. Tickets can be purchased from
● Sebastian Li (Puck) in A Midsummer Night's Dream opening February 26 at Central Park, Malvern. Photo: Shae Khreish Eventive or the Transitions Film Festival website. - Cheryl Threadgold
Merchant of Venice
■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG) presents the Shakespearean classic The Merchant of Venice from February 10-26 at the Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St, Strathmore. Under Roderick Chappel's direction, The Merchant of Venice tells of Bassanio (Phillip Herd) asking his friend Antonio (Nick Cheadle), a wealthy merchant of Venice, for a loan so he can afford to woo Portia (Marti Ibrahim), a beautiful heiress. Antonio’s fortune is tied up in his trading ships, but he agrees to act as guarantor, if Bassanio can borrow from Shylock (Mark Stratford), a Jewish moneylender. Shylock hates Antonio but loans the money. Pretending this is a jest, Shylock specifies the penalty for failure to pay on time as a pound ofAntonio’s flesh. Bassanio wins Portia’s hand, after undergoing a trial specified by her late father. Antonio’s ships are unexpectedly delayed, and he cannot repay on time, and Shylock demands his pound of flesh at the Duke of Venice’s court. Portia and her companion Nerissa (Kirsten Page) disguise themselves as men - a learned lawyer and her clerk - and travel to Venice, where Portia uses brilliant legal argument to confound Shylock’s malicious intentions and save Antonio’s life. This is Roderick Chappel's 20th production as director, and his cast of 16 actors playing twenty-one roles includes: James Banger, James Chappel, Nick Cheadle, Emma Warner Collins, Gilbert Gauci, Phillip Herd, David Hunt, Marti Ibrahim, Alison Jones, Del Jordan, Gitta Petersen, Mithunnan Saseetharan, Steve Saul, Luke Smith, Mark Stratford and Lena Xiao. Settings are by James Chappel, with Lighting designed by John Campbell. Performance Details: February 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 at 8pm; February 13, 20 at 2pm Venue: Strathmore Community Centre, Cnr. Loeman and Napier Sts., Strathmore Tickets: $20 full, $25 Concession, $2 discount on full price tickets for groups 10+ Bookings: www.stagtheatre.org or 0419 591 517. - Cheryl Threadgold ● Continued from Column 1
Hypnosis
age and, given staging limitations, the single set with an imaginary divide to denote two residences works well. Nothing more is needed as Tristram’s wit and craft carries everything. This reviewer was pleasantly amused having not seen Tristram’s work before. This itself highlights just one of the roles of community theatre. Kudos has to be extended to the crew (too many to mention) and supporters who continue to vitalize the community by providing a forum for works, who bring people together before and behind the stage and who continue to entertain against all the odds. - Review by David McLean
Observations Julie and Friends
● Christian Smith and Julie Houghton ■ Observer/Local Paper columnist Julie Houghton is putting her performer hat on again with an upcoming concert at Phillip Island with Julie Houghton and Friends. The fun begins at St John’s Uniting Church, Chapel St, Cowes, at 2 pm on Sunday (Feb. 13). Keeping it all in the family, performers will include Julie and her fine baritone son Christian Smith, with their good friends delightful soprano Suzanne Shakespeare and nimble-fingered accompanist David McNicol. Called Beyond The Sea, the concert promises to be a treasure trove of vocal and musical delights, with a touch of poetry. Those delights include popular vocal classics, music theatre, Gilbert and Sullivan, and piano solos and duets. If you enjoy leaving a concert humming the tunes, this is the show for you. There will be highlights from well-known operas, classical music theatre, parlour songs and some piano mastery for two and four hands. Accompanist and solo artist David McNicol is a sought after classical accompanist around the country and studied in London with eminent pianist Geoffrey Parsons. Soprano Suzanne Shakespeare enjoyed a stellar career on the opera stages of Britain, with many concert appearances at the Albert Hall. Since returning to Australia a few years ago with her young family, she is in demand for opera, oratorio and concert work. Baritone Christian Smith is the Melbourne-born runner up in the 2018 Royal Melbourne PhilharmonicAria competition who sang professionally in England on the cathedral and oratorio circuit before returning to Melbourne as a freelance singer. Tickets for double vaccinated concertgoers are $25 adults and $20 concession and include a delicious post-concert afternoon tea. They can be booked by ringing Gayle on 0429 821 671 or at the door on concert day. - Deborah Walley
Magistrate decision
■ The Judicial Commission of Victoria has concluded its investigation into complaints made about the conduct of Magistrate Wallington during the 2019-20 proceedings concerning Craig McLachlan. Mr McLachlan appeared before the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria in relation to charges of indecent and common law assault and was found not guilty on all charges. At the conclusion of the investigation, the Commission determined that all complaints be dismissed. The complaints contained a number of allegations relating to the Officer’s conduct throughout the course of the proceeding. A number of complaints also contained allegations relating to the delivery and content of the reasons for the decision. “ The Commission conducted a thorough investigation which included reviewing transcripts, listening to audio recordings and considering written material,” a statement said.
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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not FILM: NO TIME TO DIE: Format: On DVD, Blu-ray, 4K-UHD & Streaming on Google Play & Apple TV: Cast: Daniel Craig, Lea Seydoux, Rami Malek, Lashana Lynch, Jeffrey Wright, Ben Whishaw, Ralph Fiennes, Naomi Harris, Christoph Waltz, Ana de Armass. Details: Action/Adventure/Thriller/2021/M/163 Minutes. Stars: ***1/ 2 Review: James Bond adventure 25, and this time he has left active service, but his peace is shortlived when Felix Leiter, an old friend from the CIA, turns up asking for help, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology and a global threat. The long-awaited fifth and final outing for Daniel Craig as James Bond 007 is here, and it has everything Bond fans could wish for: sparkling cars, including the Aston DB5, beautiful girls, breathtaking locations, nefarious villains, nail-biting chases and thrills, humour, gadgets, wildly energetic shootouts (by the gang that couldn't straight), eye-popping pyrotechnics, a diabolically menacing villains lair, and much more, and amongst all the mayhem and excitement, there are moments of pure poignancy with a homage and nod to previous Bond adventures such as "Dr No," "You Only Live Twice," "Casino Royale" (2006), and most notably "On Her Majesty's Secret Service," with good effect. A direct follow on from 2015s "Spectre" and clocking in at 2 hours and 43 minutes, barely a second is wasted as Daniel Craig struts his stuff throughout a maze of twists and turns with his now well defined style with exceptional flair and menace, yet allows more vulnerability this time around, and is aided by a stellar supporting cast that includes Lea Seydoux (Spectre), Rami Malek (as the new villain Safin), Lashana Lynch (Nomi), Jeffrey Wright (as Felix Leiter), Ben Whishaw (as Q), Ralph Fiennes (as M), Naomi Harris (as Miss Moneypenny), Christoph Waltz (as Blofeld) and Ana de Armass (as Paloma), along with a particularly rousing and at times haunting music score by Hans Zimmer who draws in moments from the late John Barry. When all is said and done, the less said the better, there's so much to relish and little to be disappointed about, so overall, along with his previous standout missions in "Casino Royale" (2006), and no doubt his best in 2012's "Skyfall," this is an uproariously entertaining final outing for Daniel Craig as 007, a production juggernaut that for the most parts hits its beats head on with brave chances and boldly rich and emotive moments unlike anything in the series before it. Footnote: Contrary to current belief in some media Lashana Lynch is not the first female "00" agent, there have also been female 00agents in the Bond film franchise before, seen on screen during MI6 briefings in both "Thunderball" (1965) and "The World Is Not Enough" (1999). FILM: BLUE BAYOU: Format: On DVD, Blu-ray & Streaming on Google Play, AppleTV, Prime Video. Cast: Justin Chon, Alicia Vikander, Sydney Kowalske, Mark O'Brien, Emory Cohen. Details: Drama/2021/M/117 Minutes. Stars: ***1/2 Review: A young Korean adoptee raised in the US, must confront his distant past when he unexpectedly faces deportation from the only country he has called home, and along with his wife, the pair must also consider what lies ahead for them, their child, and their status as a family. Set in New Orleans and inspired by a true story, this is a good, strong and heartfelt journey of political hypocrisies told through the eyes of one Asian with an American wife, and baby on the way, yet clearly and superbly expresses the immeasurable tapestry of alternate cultures around the world, and even though moments of melodrama may seem overwrought, there's an abundance heart and soul to be enthralled and gripped by as the injustice unfolds. Writer, director and star Justin Chon succeeds admirably on all levels by hitting the emotional beats with stirring effect, and is aided superbly by Oscar winning actress Alicia Vikander as the confused and emotionally strained wife, along with a scene stealing performance by Sydney Kowalske as the step daughter, and excelled further by breathtaking cinematography, when all is said and done, this is a captivating, moving, evocative and thought provoking journey with a big heart and plenty of sting in its tail. - James Sherlock
Rourke’s Reviews Belle
■ (PG). 121 minutes. Now showing in selected cinemas. What will hopefully be one of the frontrunners for Best Animated Film at this year’s Oscars, this gorgeously crafted creation from director Mamoru Hosoda (Wolf Children, The Boy And The Beast, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time) is a captivating, big screen experience for young and old alike. The story centres on teen Suzu, who is still grieving over the death of her mother, a traumatic event that has distanced Suzu from those around her, and preventing the talented teenager from singing in public. When she receives an invite to an online platform called U, Suzu becomes the radiant and popular Belle, who entrances all others with her melodic, hypnotic voice. When an aggressive creature known as The Dragon arrives, Suzu/Belle tries to befriend him, wanting to understand why he is so full of rage. Hosoda cleverly combines a reworking of the classic Beauty and The Beast tale, with a story involving young people retreating to the internet for various reasons, trying to find comfort and connection online, in the guise of an avatar, which masks or transforms their real world problems. Like Hosoda’s other films, the animation is incredible, and the characters well-written and involving. Fans of the director will see similarities between this and his 2009 hit, Summer Wars, along with references to other films in his impressive body of work. RATING - ****
The Silent Sea
■ (MA). Season One. 8 episodes. Now streaming on Netflix. Though it borrows from other well-known films (particularly Aliens and Alien, but also productions like The Abyss, The Witch Part 1 : The Subversion, and the trilogy of Mars movies that came out around 2000), this well-produced series threads these familiar elements with ideas of its own, resulting in a compelling, wellpaced and very entertaining drama/ thriller. The story is set in the near future, where water is a precious commodity, due to climate change and man-made pollution (all of which is chillingly presented). Five years after a Moon research station was shut down due to a radiation leak, killing all 117 crew, a team is organised to travel there to obtain classified samples, despite the contents of those
samples being kept secret from the small crew, which includes Captain Han Yun-jae (Gong Yoo) and Dr Song Ji-an (Bae Doona). The mission landing doesn’t go smoothly, and many surprises lie in wait for the increasingly stressed group. Based on the 2014 short film The Sea Of Tranquility, original director Choi Hang-yongand writer Park Eun-kyo (who co-wrote Bong Joon-ho’s magnificent 2009 drama Mother) do a pretty good job in expanding the premise to TV series length. Yoo (Train To Busan, Squid Game) and Doo-na (The Host, Tunnel, Stranger) are the standouts in what is a good cast. Though parts of the plot require the viewer to suspend disbelief, the material is executed with total conviction, which allows one to overcome the show’s implausible moments. Not all questions are answered, as things are set up for a possible season 2. RATING - ***½
Moonfall
■ (M). 130 minutes. Now showing in cinemas, including IMAX. Dopey in the extreme, this lethargic sci-fi epic presents an outrageous premise that could have provided delirious, high octane entertainment, but the film-makers incredulously manage to make the entire endeavour no fun at all. This time the plot revolves around the Earth being threatened with destruction by the Moon, which has left its orbit and is heading for our planet. Roland Emmerich structures Moonfall like all his other disaster movies, introducing cardboard characters, who spout laughable dialogue, while taking everything deadly serious, instead of having fun with his ridiculous plots, playing every moment to the hilt. Plot elements are taken from films such as The Terminator, The Abyss, Prometheus and Close Encounters Of The Third Kind,while regurgitating his own body of work (Independence Day, The Day After Tomorrow, 2012). The cast go through the motions, but Halle Berry in particular is hilariously robotic, seemingly unwilling to react to any large-scale event that is thrown her way. Though Don’t Look Up at least was trying (unsuccessfully) to be funny, Moonfall delivers more laughs, even if this was not the filmmakers’ intention. RATING - * - Aaron Rourke
Top 10 Lists FEBRUARY 6-12 THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1. SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME. 2. SING 2. 3. SCREAM. 4. GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE. 5. HOUSE OF GUCCI. 6. THE KING'S MAN. 7. CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG. 8. KING RICHARD. 9. ADDAMS FAMILY 2. 10. NIGHTMARE ALLEY. NEW RELEASES AND COMING SOON TO CINEMAS AROUND AUSTRALIA: FEBRUARY 10: DEATH ON THE NILE, BLACKLIGHT, DRIVE MY CAR, BENEDETTA, FACING MONSTERS, LOVELAND. FEBRUARY 17: BEYOND THE WASTELAND, DOG, A STICH IN TIME, FLEE. 24 FEBRUARY: CYRANO, BOOK OF LOVE, FALLING FOR FIGARO, HIVE, OFF THE RAILS, RUBY'S CHOICE. TOP DVD AND BLU-RAY SALES: 1. NO TIME TO DIE. 2. ETERNALS. 3. ENCANTO. 4. MALIGNANT. 5. THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK. 6. THE FRENCH DISPATCH. 7. HALLOWEEN KILLS: Extended Cut. 8. BLUE BAYOU. 9. THE LAST DUEL. 10. JOE BELL. NEW RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS ON DVD, BLURAY AND 4K-UHD THIS WEEK: JACK IN THE BOX: Awakening. THE TRACKER. FOXTROT SIX. THE EASTERN FRON: Point of No Return. DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: THE TIN DRUM. COLOSSUS: The Forbin Project & JOURNEY TO THE FAR SIDE OF THE SUN Double Feature. NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: AUSTRALIANS AT WAR. ANCIENT ALIENS: Season 13. CATDOG: The Collection. - James Sherlock
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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood
Australia poised to come back
■ Hi everyone, remotely from my suite at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites in West Hollywood comes this week’s news
Out and About
Let’s Start with a Lamb Chop
Married parents in the US
■ Once again, he’s spruiking lamb to Australia, this time in a satirical advert about putting Australia back on the map after its COVID isolation. The annual summer commercial for Australian lamb brings the pandemic into full view, following an explorer and his protege’s adventure to remind the world Australia exists with lamb. The ad by Meat and Livestock Australia features a slew of jokes and light-hearted digs at Australians, politicians, international travellers, and other countries in the journey to rediscover the “The Lost Country of the Pacific”. Sporting and television presenter Sam Kekovich is the Australian 'Lambassador' once again.
Slow US booster
■ Only one-third of Americans eligible for a COVID vaccine booster shot have received one, alarming public health officials who see the third jab as key to slowing the spread of the Omicron variant. In New York City, where Omicron has sparked a huge surge in COVID cases, only about 1.5 million residents out of eight million had been boosted, The New York Times reported. Confusing messaging, politicisation of the vaccine, and lack of availability are contributing to the slow booster adoption even though doctors say it definitely will save lives.
● Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites Managing Director Alan Johnson. with Sam Kekovich, the Australian ‘Lambassador’ ,sharing a lamb chop and a couple of cold ones down by the Yarra.
Early release for crims
■ Young criminals in Los Angeles accused of serious crimes are set to get a pass under new rules from District Attorney George Gascon. The Los Angeles County District Attorney will expand its “restorative justice” diversion programs for youths to include those facing charges like burglary, arson, robbery and even sexual battery, among other crimes, according to a leaked memo from the DA’s office. Diversion programs are a form of pre-trial intervention which allows alleged juveniles to avoid prosecution, conviction and serious jail time in favour of more rehabilitative approaches.
Retail crime up in Calif.
Cream cheese hard to find
■ Supply chain issues have claimed a new victim, breakfast. Bagel shop owners from New York City to the Carolinas are struggling to find cream cheese and fear the supply shortage could continue leaving bagels high and dry. So what’s a shop owner to do? The raw cream cheese that bagel shop owners purchase is unwhipped and unprocessed, which means they can’t just raid the shelves of local grocery stores. While some shop owners make do with lighter orders or lowerquality products, others have considered raising prices, temporarily removing less popular flavours, and putting limits on orders. Some New Yorkers have even gone as far as making the trek to *gasp* – New Jersey – to replenish their stash. Bagels are only the beginning. While bagel shops are feeling the shortage most acutely, many bakeries use cream cheese for cheesecakes and other holiday-themed desserts.
GavinWood
From my Suite at the Ramada Plaza Complex on Santa Monica Blvd
Working at home
■ As remote work rose amid the pandemic, many employers began trying to monitor workers in their homes. At home monitoring techniques vary but typically involve tools that track employees’ keystrokes, communication, social media accounts, desktops, or even webcams. Sneek, a service that snaps webcam photos of employees every fiveminutes, saw its signups boom tenfold and reached 10k+ users amid the pandemic. Sneek says it’s not for spying, but building office culture. Moving into serious yikes territory, employees at a US call centre were told they’d be monitored by webcams and AI that would report infractions like eating or being absent from their desks. To avoid being reported, employees could click a “break” button and explain where they were going to the bathroom or to get water.
■ Among the 130 million households in the United States, only 17.8 per cent feature married parents with children down from over 40 per cent in 1970, according to the Census Bureau. There are currently just 23.1 millionAmerican homes with those "nuclear families," which is the fewest since 1959. The reasons given for the drop include the pandemic delaying marriage and a continued decline in birth rate. The average age of a woman at her first marriage is now 28.6 years. In the 1950s and 1960s, women typically married at 20.4 years old. The average age for men to marry for the first time in 2021 was 30.4 years old. America’s fertility rate dropped to 55.4 births per 1000 in the second quarter of 2021, down from 58.5 in the same period of 2019. Americans are also living alone at a higher rate than they used to. The percentage of adults in the US living with a spouse was 50 per cent, down from 52 per cent 10 years ago. Over 37 million adults lived alone in early 2021, up from 33 million in 2011. As far back as 1960, 87 per cent of adults lived with a spouse. Analysts and commentators have pointed toward declining rates of religiosity, higher living expenses, the permutation of LGBTQ ideology, and even climate alarmism to explain the erosion of the American family. Indeed, the United States economy is already feeling pressure from the nation’s demographic crisis for example, through the looming insolvency of Social Security and other programs.
Things to do in 2022
■ If you are considering coming over for a holiday to see the in 2022, then I have got a special deal for you. We would love to see you at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, 8585 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood. I have secured a terrific Hholiday deal for readers of the Melbourne Observer and The Local Paper. Please mention ‘Melbourne Observer’ when you book to receive the ‘Special Rate of the Day’ for your advance bookings. Please contact: Jennifer at info@ramadaweho.com Happy Holidays, Gavin Wood
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■ A Los Angeles detective has warned against people visiting the city due to rising crime rates while adding that police are unable to guarantee their safety. “We’re telling people don’t visit because we don’t think we can keep you safe right now. And that’s just sad to say,” LosAngeles Police Department (L.A.P.D.) detective Jamie McBride said. McBride blamed Governor Gavin Newsom, L.A. County DA George Gascon, and the American Civil Liberties Union for propagating the Proposition 47 bill that has led to such a situation. “How did we get here? The ACLU advocated for Proposition 47 which changed the sentencing guidelines,” McBride said. “So, right now, you can literally go out and do whatever you want, commit crimes, and you will be out faster than the officers can finish the report, and that’s a fact.” Supporters of the bill claim California’s prisons are now less filled with prisoners because of it, while opponents say that lawbreaking has surged as many crimes, that were earlier felonies, such as shoplifting, are now considered misdemeanours, and offenders are easily let out. Based on 2020 data from the Public Policy Institute of California, Los Angeles reported a 40 per cent increase in homicides from the previous year, while Oakland, San Francisco, and San Diego reported 36 per cent, 41 per cent-48 per cent, and 50 per cent-58 per cent hikes respectively. “We’re wondering how many times somebody has to be arrested here in L.A. before they stay in jail,” said McBride, adding that there’s a lot of violence in the city and that’s unsafe for people to go shopping. Los Angeles was number one in the top 10 worst cities in the US for retail crime, according to a 2020 survey by the National Retail Federation. The Californian cities of San Francisco and Sacramento were also featured on the list. The Bay Area has especially been hit with a spate of retail theft. When asked whether low bail and Proposition 47 were considered compassionate policies as expounded by progressives, McBride said that the criminals are not out for grabbing “milk, meat, cheese,” but “Rolex watches,” hitting “jewellery stores,” and “Louis Vuitton stores.”
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Backyard hens key to increasing self-sustainability ■ By Giuliana and Jason of Talking Hens at Merricks ‘Sustainable, Fun and Friendly Backyard Pets’
■ Many people either own backyard hens or know of someone who does. The growing popularity has largely been due to families wanting to become more self-sustainable. So why is keeping backyard hens so good for your family? Well, hens make for fantastic pets! Our breed of hens are Hy-line Browns which are extremely friendly and placid. They love company and like nothing more than to spend time interacting with their owners. We hear lots of entertaining stories from our customers such as their hens going on school runs, on swings with the kids and happily jumping up onto their laps. Good egg-laying breeds like our Hy-Line’s also quickly pay for themselves by providing your family with highly nutritious and delicious eggs throughout the year. Their eggs are high in protein and minerals but low i n calories. You also have peace of mind knowing exactly how your hens are treated and what food they have eaten. Of course, you can’t get more “local” food than what you get from your ownbackyard! When combined with a vegetable garden, your family becomes far more self-sufficient and able to live more sustainably. If you really had to avoid social contact, your hens and vegetables could keep your household well fed over the long-term. Hen ownership also teaches children some important, practical lessons about life. Not only do they need to be responsible for feeding and providing water for their hens but they must collect eggs daily and keep the coop clean and safe. Excess eggs can also be sold or given away to friends and neighbours which is a great way of benefiting others in your local community.
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Crossroads By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au
Folk and Fiddle
■ A big year for the Newport Folk and Fiddle Club is being planned with all the groups finalising sessions for the year. “Venues are booked and we’re right to go,” says President Michael Stewart, whilst stipulating all COVID protocols will be in place.
Bob is back
■ After a few false starts in 2021, Bob Downe finally makes his Memo St Kilda debut with his new show Viva Bob Vegas on February 11 and 12. “He’s Julia Morris meets Jamie Redfern. He’s Edna meets Bublé,” says his media release. Tickets: www.memomusichall.com.au
Live at the Bowl
■ Live at the Bowl was born in summer 2021, after months of lockdowns had kept many of the city's music venues dark and what a triumphant return it was. Summer 2022 promises to be just as crucial to getting audiences back to enjoying the things that make Melbourne Australia's cultural capital, and Live at the Bowl's second year promises to be just as exhilarating. There is something for everyone, from kids' shows to contemporary music and the symphony as mentioned on their website. More info www.timeout.com/melbourne - Rob Foenander
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Therapy is Expensive (So I Wrote a Cabaret Instead)
■ Charlotte Armstrong opens the show with an original song, “Therapy, you were never a friend to me”. In so doing, Armstrong joins a long tradition of comedians mining their own lives for their comedy. In particular, comedians mine their therapy sessions for laughs. Armstrong’s Therapy Is Expensive! (So I Wrote A Cabaret Instead) is a show that follows in the footsteps of old school comedians like Woody Allen or Bill Hicks and contemporary comics like Australia’s own Hannah Gadsby. All use their therapy as material in their shows. Laughter can chase away the dragons it seems. Self-deprecation is the stuff of comedy, and the tears of a clown play well with audiences when there is a terrific, snappy punchline after the self-flagellation. Engaging and with an easy manner onstage, Armstrong delivers some teenage angst, agonises over relationships as well as a “laundry list” of issues in this autobiographical show about mental health. In between the banter, Armstrong sings songs, some originals and some classics such as Abba’s ‘The Winner Takes It All’, and plays both the electric ukulele and the piano. At one point, Armstrong sings a self-confessed “dark and depressing” song and follows with a dark and depressing tale of being bul-
lied. This anecdote has a great punchline that would have benefitted with a bit of editing of the material. It takes guts to stand up in front of an audience and lay your life out for inspection. The bones of this show are there, and Armstrong has the talent to pull it off. It just needs more laughs. Therapy is Expensive! (So I Wrote a Cabaret Instead) was performed at The Butterfly Club. - Review by Kathryn Keeble
Christian Brothers
■ Back after the enforced shutdown and expectation of staging The Christian Brothers late last year, the Adelphi Players Theatre Company has just been able now to complete the season. Written by Ron Blair and directed by Michael Mace, a one man play set in the 1950s with Matthias Coote the central character who does an extraordinary job for the 80 minutes. Australian writer Blair was a student at the Christian Brothers College, Lewisham, Sydney in the 1950s and no doubt based much of this work on the ideology of the Catholic religion at the time. In the intimate setting of the GEALC Centre, Ormond, the Christian Brother (Matthias Coote), a secondary school teacher explains his beliefs,
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reminiscences and his interactions with his pupils, all unseen. An intense man of faith, who falters toward the end of a school days, with an ending unfulfilled. Matthias Coote displays well the Brother’s unconventional personality. Throughout and in the end, the Brother's attention towards the un-
fortunate student who torments him and taking to him with a belt has dire consequences. Memories of such schooling may linger with many of the Catholic faith who endured such teaching back last century. A great piece of theatre well directed and performed. - Graeme McCoubrie
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Legends of the Skies
Legends of the Skies: Series 9 comprises seven historically based, thought provoking, well researched aviation related stories. Producer Jim Williams and director Maggie Morrison showcase the talents of local writers and versatile cast of singers, musicians, lyricists, actors and dancers. Colin Prosser accompanies singers on ukulele. Accomplished Ray Higgins and Peter Funke add the perfect Aussie flavour on didgeridoo. Writer Geri Colson’s tale of Nancy Wake explores this young woman’s adventures and courage leading to her involvement with the French resistance and undercover ‘Carpet Baggers’ missions in WWI. In She Can Fly, Steve Morris’ composition takes a clever, cross generational approach reflecting the story of Deborah Wardley’s protracted battle to become the first Australian female commercial pilot, as grandparents recount her tale to their grandchildren. Through Alison Knight’s Over the Fields of France, an infantryman and an airman, reveal rivalry instigated by perceived superiority of one group over the other throughout WWI battles. The show is filled with humour and eccentric characters: Neil Follett’s Schutty and Geri Colson’s Basil returning from England to build an aircraft in his mother’s ballroom. There are many moments of skilful stagecraft from this passionate company. The stories of Australian pioneer aviators, some famous and others not, contribute to this family friendly performance. And Ray and Peter treat us to a didgeridoo demo at interval. Watch out for further annual LOTS shows at the National Aviation Museum. - Review by Sherryn Danaher
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■ Vaughn Monroe was a tall and handsome man who became a popular American singer, trumpeter, bandleader and actor. Vaughn Wilton Monroe was born in Akron, Ohio in 1911. His mother named her son after her two favourite movie stars from the silent films, Vaughn Glasser and Wilton Lackaye. Vaughn was a descendant of President James Monroe. His father was a research engineer in the rubber industry and the family moved around quite a bit. Vaughn learned to play the trumpet at the age of 10. He was in the school band at Jeannette High School in Pennsylvania and wrote the school alma mater which is still sung today. Vaughn graduated in 1929 and worked with several bands before forming his own orchestra in Boston. His first recording of There I Go spent three weeks at the top of the Hit Parade and his orchestra was named top college band in 1940. Later that year he married Marian Baughman and they had two daughters Candy and Christina. Vaughn built a restaurant and nightclub which he named The Meadows in Massachusetts from which he hosted a live weekly radio program. Vaughn Monroe acted in films during his career including Meet the People, Carnegie Hall, Singing Guns and The Toughest Man in Arizona.
Whatever Happened To ... Vaughn Monroe
By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM
In 1949 Vaughn co-authored The Adventures of Mr Putt Putt, a children's book about aeroplanes and flying. He had his own television series in 1950. His signature tune was Racing with the Moon and his hit songs over the years included There! I've Said It Again, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Mule train, Tangerine, Ballerina, Sound Off and (Ghost) Riders in the Sky. One of his regrets was that he turned down an opportunity to record Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. In 1953 Vaughan gave up his band and started working as a solo artist on the nightclub circuit. He came to Melbourne in 1965 and performed at the Savoy/Menzies Hotels.
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Vaughn graciously went back into the studio to do it all over again. In his later years Vaughn remained with RCA Records working as a TV spokesperson, executive, and talent scout. Vaughn Monroe died in Florida during 1973 after undergoing major surgery for a respiratory ailment. Marian passed away in 2013. His daughters were in attendance as the Jeannette High School dedicated their new auditorium in honour of Vaughn Monroe. The plaque reads: “Jeannette High School Auditorium Dedication Honouring Vaughn Wilton Monroe, Class of 1929, whose legacy as a legendary singer, big-band leader and creator of both music and lyrics for the Jeannette High School Alma Mater will be remembered by many generations to come.” I have a three-disc CD of the songs of Vaughn Monroe and I enjoy listening to his body of work. He had four gold records during his career and has been awarded two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AW The Time Tunnel - Remember When Sundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady ● Vaughn Monroe and Simon Owens. And on 96.5 FM Mike McColl-Jones recalls Vaughn recordThat's Entertainment - Sundays ing a performance at Channel Nine only to be at 12 Noon. www.innerfm.org.au later told that the video tape did not work and
Melbourne Design Fair opens March 16
■ The NGV in collaboration with Melbourne Art Foundation announces the launch of the Melbourne Design Fair. Presented as part of Melbourne Design Week the inaugural Melbourne Design Fair is a commercial showcase of limited edition. Rare and one-of-s-kind collectable design by Australia’s leading emerging and established contemporary designers and designer-makers. An initiative of the National Gallery of Victoria in collaboration with the Melbourne Art Foundation, the Fair breaks new ground in the presentation, promotion and sale of collectible contemporary design in Australia and will offer audiences an unique cultural experience with all the design works presented available for purchase. Melbourne Design Fair is a key event within the Victorian Government backed Melbourne Design Week program and the first of its kind in Australia to bring together designers, design organisations, agencies, studios and galleries to meet and do business over five days at Warehouse 16, 28 Duke St, Abbotsford. Venue opens March 16 and closes March 20. National Gallery of Victoria 180 St Kilda Rd. , Melbourne
At Merricks
Paris – Melbourne presented by Guillaume Dillee Born in Paris in 1966, Guillaume Dillee follows his father and grandfather’s footsteps to become a renowned art advisor to museums, art galleries and private collectors. After 48 years immersed in the artistic world of Paris and Europe, he takes a bold courageous step with his family moves to Australia to devote his life to artistic creation. The light and the immense diversity of the Australian landscape offer him endless inspiration. Exhibition closes March 6. Merricks Wine Store 3469 Frankston Flinders Rd. Merricks
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Portraiture in Black and White Is a community exhibition featuring works by three artists who omit colour
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source materials are given new meaning and beauty. Exhibition opens January 29 and closes April 9. Town Hall Gallery 360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn - Peter Kemp
OK. With John O’Keefe Happy returns for Cash Cow
Snippets
with Peter Kemp from their palette to create portraits rich in tonal complexity, drama, intimacy and mystery. Through detailed studies Sue-Ann Roll captures Boroondara locals frozen in a moment, where a single look reveals a glimpse of their inner nature. The ethereal photographs of Ali Choudhry explore the relationship between time and the human form, to capture fleeting impressions of their subject. Irene Henning’s drawings employ dramatic tonal effects, close-up compositions and bold lighting to breathe life into her subjects and draw in the viewer. Exhibition closes February 26. ★ Material Reverie is a major group exhibition that explores the rich variety of materials contemporary Australian artists use in their practice. Natural fibres, minerals, discarded everyday objects and household items are foraged and upcycled to create new forms that depart from their inherent purpose. Artists throughout history have created tools, marking techniques and methods of production to capture their impressions of the world. Using traditional weaving, sculpture and carving techniques, along more contemporary approaches to design, collage and painting, the
■ Online voting is now open to the public to decide the winner of De-Sexy Snippets, a short-film competition run by RSPCA Victoria and the Melbourne Queer Film Festival to communicate the importance of desexing cats and the associated positive impacts on animal welfare. The four finalists’ films premiere don the big screen at he Drive-In in Coburg last Friday (Feb. 4), kicking off the public voting. The finalists received funding to make their 30-second short film following a submission process in 2021, with the film topping the public vote earning the filmmaker a further $5000 prize money. Rebecca Cook, Head of Prevention at RSPCA Victoria, believes De-Sexy Snippets has the potential to form part of an important messaging toolkit used to positively impact cat welfare in Victoria. “We know that desexing your pet is important as it prevents unplanned breeding and unwanted litters of animals,” Ms Cook said. “This helps reduce the number of homeless animals in shelters or with animal rescue groups, like RSPCA Victoria. “We also know that everyone absorbs information differently. We hope that through De-Sexy Snippets, the four filmmakers have been able to deliver this important animal welfare message in a way that is impactful and entertaining,” Ms Cook said. The four finalists’ films are: ■ ‘Copycat’ - Clay Waddell ■ De-Sexy Your Cat’ Emmanuelle Mattana ■ Be Sexy, De-Sexy’ - Lucy Davidson ■ One Conditional Love’ - Mary Gillen Blythe
● The Cash Cow ■ After a lengthy period off screen the Cash Cow is about to make a welcome re-appearance on Channel 7’s Sunrise breakfast show. Viewers can enter to win and the cost of participants call will be cheaper, so everyone should be happy, delirious if you're a winner.
New drama for ABC
■ Troppo is the name of a six-part series slated for prime time on ABC, commencing 8.30 pm, Sunday February 27. Set in Far North Queensland it is a gripping plot of two misfits teaming to solve the disappearance of a Korean family man . The trailer is full of intrigue and suspense. Reckon it will be a goer.
3AW broadcaster’s OAM
■ Our very own Billy Pinnell of 3AW has been awarded an OAM for his services to the broadcasting industry. Billy started work in radio aged 14 and still going strong always pumping up the talents of emerging artists. His knowledge of rock music and recording industry is without peer.
Home but not alone
■ After four years of dating, Macauley Culkin, the pre-teen youngster who made his fame and fortune in 'HomeAlone' is ready for another trip to the alter, this time with actress Brenda Song. The happy couple already have a nine month old baby boy, Dakota. Macauley is 41 years of age .
Vale Jill Robb
■ The Australian Film industry lost one of their staunchest supporters, the trailblazing producer Jill Robb who passed away, aged 87. Jill helped shape today's film business and at one stage was CEO of Victorian Film Corp ( now Film Victoria ). - John O’Keefe
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No spectacle in A.G. Hunter Cup
■ Two huge nights were held at Tabcorp Park Melton over the week ending Saturday February 5 – The $300,000 (Group 1) What The Hill Great Southern Star for Trotters on Friday and the $500,000 Del-re National A.G. Hunter Cup on Saturday. The biggest of them all – the (Group 1) A.G. Hunter Cup over 2760 metres brought together a wonderful field including past winners Lochinvar Art (2021) and King Of Swing (2020), plus inform current multiple cups victor Spirit Of St Louis and bonny mare Amazing Dream along with Hobart Cup winner Willie Go West – victor being King Of Swing. As far as a spectacle was concerned it was a disappointment for the large crowd in attendance as King Of Swing from the pole led easily and with no pressure being applied, scored by 2.2 metres over stablemate Spirit Of St Louis, with Amazing Dream third 3.3 metres back after failing to capitalize along the sprint lane when the opportunity arose. Our Uncle Sam (gate three) was first to lob outside the leader, with Spirit Of St Louis (gate four) moving forward three wide to occupy the position in the open before receiving cover from Lochinvar Art (Gate six) which had trailed him forward to settle in the open giving Spirit Of St Louis the coveted one/one position, while Amazing Dream from inside the second line was able to follow through and trail the leader. Outsider Mach Three (gate two second line) dropped to three back the markers being followed by Willie Go West (gate three second line), with Triple Eight (gate two) after originally one/one, being shuffled to be three back in the moving line needing plenty of luck to go his way. There was virtually no change once formation was made and with the last mile being run in 30.5, 30.2, 28.3 and a slick 25.9, King Of Swing was presented with the race returning a mile rate of 1-56.7, 3.5 seconds outside Tiger Tara’s track record set in 2019. Trained at Cobbity (NSW) by Belinda McCarthy assisted by winning reinsman and husband Luke for a host of owners all over Australia, King Of Swing took his stake earnings to over $2,780,000 from 80 race appearances which include 42 victories. ■ The Great Southern Star over 1970 metres features two heats, with the final three hours later made up of the first three placegetters in each heat and the four fastest unplaced runners. Heat one was taken out by Bendigo trainer Anthony Crossland’s 5Y0 Muscle Hill-Abandoned Annie gelding Rules Don’t Apply which used the sprint lane off the back of the leader Tornado Hanover to blouse him by a nose, with Wobelee third a head away. The mile rate 157.4. ■ Heat two saw Kiwi Temporale trained in Waiuku (Auckland) by Bernie Hackett and Michelle Wallis, but presently in the care of Brent Lilley with Greg Sugars in the sulky victorious by 2.3 metres after racing outside the pacemaker Aldebaran Revani, defeating a most unlucky Im Ready Jet which galloped away losing valuable ground before racing wide in the final lap, with Aldebaran Crescent third a head away. The mile rate a much faster 1-54.6. ■ Andy and Kate Gath’s Six year old Majestic Son-Rosemaryz Luck gelding Majestuoso the nominal favourite for the race before the heats was the victor in quarters of 28.7, 29.7, 28.9 and 27.8 for the final mile, returning a 1-54.6 mile rate. A most unlucky fourth in the second heat after being hopelessly held up in a tight pocket until too late, Majestuoso (gate four) had little trouble arresting the lead away polemarker Wobelee and allowed to run along at his leisure, recorded a head margin over Wobelee along the sprint lane, with Im Ready Jet coming from near last for third 4.4 metres away
At Geelong
■ Geelong commenced the week on Monday January 31 with an interesting eight race program highlighted by a training double to Allendale’s Adam Stevens and a driving double to ace reinsman Chris Alford. Very honest 4Y0 Union Guy-Alberts Belle mare Ruby Wingate was the first of the Stevens double after taking the Jack Rabbit Winery Pace over 2100 metres.
Harness Racing
14th victory
■ Long time Junortoun participant trainer Roma Pocock travelled to Mildura on Tuesday with happy results when her much travelled 6Y0 For A Reason-Czarina Katerine gelding Stormont Star driven by Jordan Leedham led throughout from the pole to land the Tasco Petroleum Pace over 2190 metres, accounting for Emjays Black Chip which trailed by an easy 12.5 margin. Toby Ogara (one/two) was a further 16.7 metres away third. The mile rate 1-59.4. It was Stormont Star’s 14th victory at start 122.
Double day
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with Len Baker ■ Driven by one of the busiest reinsmen in the state Michael Bellman who chalked up 136 wins last season from 1430 drives, Ruby Wingate enjoyed a perfect passage one/one from gate three as The Big End Of Town (gate five) led. Easing three wide on the final bend, Ruby Wingate raced clear in the straight to record a 4.8 metre margin from Auckland Red (gate four) which followed her throughout, with polemarker Byalla Boy using the sprint lane off the back of the leader third 2.3 metres away. The mile rate 1-57.2. ■ Stablemate and full brother 6Y0 Wingate Guy driven by Connor Clarke landed the 2100 metre Jims Mowing Vicbred Pace in a rate of 158.5. Settling four back in the moving line from gate two on the second line with polemarker Aimforthestarzzz leading. Trailing Holi Starzzz ahead of him forward in the last lap, Wingate Guy swept to the front in the straight to record a 1.7 metre margin over Holi Starzzz, with Believe In Forever after following the winner home third 1.5 metres back. ■ Chris Alford started the day off with a $32.80 winner when Ocean Grove co-trainers Joe and Tyrone Abela’s 8Y0 Angus Hall-Jewell Harbour gelding Madena Bay raced by Kilmore’s Julie Mifsud snared the Haras Des Trotteurs Handicap over 2570 metres in a mile rate of 2-04.5. Flying the tape to lead from barrier three, Madena Bay was restrained to allow polemarker Aldebaran Belle on her back to ease around her to assume control. Using the sprint lane, Madena Bay dashed through in the straight to gain the day by 1.3 metres from Xebec from last after an early break. Aldebaran Belle battled away for third a neck away. ■ Lara owner/trainer Carson Miller provided Alford with his second winner when piloting 4Y0 Somebeachsomewhere-Art Castle mare Playa Blanca to an all of the way victory from gate five in the Geelong - High Speed Racing Pace over 1609 metres, accounting for Miss Artemis (three back the markers) and Calypso Mistress which trailed the winner. The margins five metres by a neck in a mile rata of 1-57.5. ■ Monegeetta trainer Marty Miles and reinsman son David landed the Devcon Properties 3Y0 Pace over 2100 metres with Sunshine Beach-Rockin In Eden filly Cocora in a rate of 1-57. Raced by Marty and wife Laurel, Cocora led throughout from gate two, running her rivals ragged to register a 14.4 metre margin over Kiki Beach (last – three wide to death last lap) and polemarker Thug Rose who was 3.2 metres away third after trailing the winner. The victory would hopefully have given a big boost for Laurel who has been laid up in hospital following a mild stroke. ■ Youthful Mitchell Park (Ballarat) trainer/ driver Sam Barker was successful with Majestic Son-Aldebaran Etta 4Y0 mare Paris Faith in the 2100 metre Flying Brick Cider Maiden Trotters Mobile. Staring from gate three on the second line. ■ Paris Faith settled four back in the moving line as Krakuer (gate four) led. Going forward three wide in the final circuit to give chase to the leaders, Paris Faith finished her race off well to blouse a death-seating Courtesy Chancery which led on turning by a nose in a tricky finish. Krakuer weakened for third 8 metres away. The mile rate 2-03.5.
■ It was double day on Wednesday with Cobram racing in the afternoon and Terang at night. At Cobram, Tatura trainer David Abrahams was victorious with Hateitwhenyourrite, a 6Y0 gelded son of Lucky Chucky and Adhesive raced by the family’s Veritas Holdings Pty Ltd in the North Vic Livestock Trotters Mobile over 2170 metres in a mile rate of 2-02.4. Driven by Bendigo’s Tayla French, Hateitwhenyourrite raced exposed from outside the front line shadowing the raging hot favourite Patriot Stride, outstaying him to register a strong 7.4 metre margin. Bacardi Wood which trailed the leader was third 10.5 metres away. ■ Tongala breeder, owner, trainer Gary Merkel snared the 2170 metre Cobram Hotel Pace with 7Y0 Artistic Fella-Madam Narryna mare Roslyn Gaye and in doing so, brought up two wins in succession. With Byrnside reinsman Damian Wilson in the sulky, Roslyn Gaye was taken back from outside the front line to settle last on the markers as Good Lookin Rooster (gate five) flew away to lead. Extricated away from the inside in the last lap, Roslyn Gaye was momentarily held up until clear air arrived and after angling three wide on the final bend, finished full of running to prevail by 6.7 metres from a death-seating Galactic Girl and High Flux from the rear who was a further 1.7 metres away. The mile rate 2-00.4.
Terang honours
■ Gordon father and son – Tim and Darby McGuigan were in the winners stall at Terang when Majaliner, a 5Y0 gelded son of Art Major and Triliner scored in the Dick and Anne Box Pace over 2180 metres. Given a sweet trip by Darby, Majaliner from the pole trailed the leader Sea Lover next door, before angling off her back on turning and finishing best to register a half head margin right on the wire. The Sportzstar (four back the markers) gained inside runs everywhere in the last lap to finish third 9.3 metres away. The mile rate 1-58.8. ■ Portland owner, breeder, trainer Gloria Council combined with brother Heath Bourke to capture the Terang Cup Saturday Feb 19th Pace over 1680 metres with lightly raced 4Y0 Rock N Roll Heaven-Acella gelding Rockella in a mile rate of 1-59.7. Settling three back in the moving line from gate two, Rockella after going forward three wide uncovered in the last lap finished his race off well to prevail by 2.1 metres from Jilliby Rhythm from the tail, with Yappas Courage third 3.4 metres back after trailing the weakening pacemaker Holdontight.
Thursday events
■ Another two meetings took place on Thursday - Maryborough in the afternoon and Kilmore at night. Honest 6Y0 Artiscape-Glory Glory gelding Aristocrat Chester returned to the winners list at Maryborough when successful in the 1690 metre Carisbrook Motors Pace. Trained at Lawrence by Ken Whelan who races the horse in partnership with wife Merna, Aristocrat Chester after drawing horribly outside the front line was restrained to the rear by Michael Bellman as Loven Laughter led from the pole. Commencing a forward move in the final circuit, Aristocrat Chester had no luck go his way and was pushed wide, but to his credit continued to make
Sulky Snippets This Week
■ Wednesday – Melton/Mildura, Thursday – Bendigo, Friday – Kilmore, Saturday – Melton, Sunday – Ararat, Monday – Warragul, Tuesday – Geelong. ground. Although very wide on turning, Aristocrat Chester kept on coming to gain the day by 1.8 metres in a mile rate of 2-01, accounting for Roxy Royal (three wide last lap from mid- field) and Cracked Pepper which raced exposed finishing a nose away third. It was a great day for Bellman who celebrated his birthday with four winners three at Maryborough and one at Kilmore. ■ Sutton Grange trainer/driver Ross Graham’s Major Bronski-Korobeit Princess 6Y0 gelding Major Manbar was a big winner of the McPhersons Printing Group Pace over 2190 metres returning a mile rate of 1-58.7. Going forward from outside the front line with the two favourites Morrisons Dream and Eva Matao inside him, Major Manbar driven with vigour was able to assume control hitting the back straight and allowed to bowl under a tight rein, defied all challengers to register a neck margin in advance of Morrisons Dream (three back the markers – clear on turning). Eva Matao was 7.7 metres back in third place. ■ At Kilmore, South Oakleigh part-owner/ trainer Steven Vasiliou who stables at the Croydon complex would have been “walking on air” after landing his first ever winner when 7Y0 Betterthancheddar-Eyeslookingatyou mare Bettathanapokeindeye at start number 33 landed the Momentum Gaming Pace over 1690 metres with Ellen Tormey in the sulky. Enjoying the run of the race one/one from gate five, Bettathanapokeindeye after easing three wide on the final bend ran home nicely to gain the day by 2.3 metres from Wemade Freo (five wide last lap) from the rear, with Righteously third from near last 4.5 metres back. The mile rate 1-59.5. ■ The $7000 J & A Mazzetti Pace Final for those that qualified on January 23 went the way of Rockbank trainer Anthony Spiteri’s smart 5Y0 American Ideal-Taylor Kate gelding Joshua Richard giving Ararat freelance cause for celebration after driving four winners on the day (three at Maryborough in the afternoon). Settling three back in the moving line from inside the second row, Joshua Richard gained a three wide trail in the last lap with horses all around him before shifting down to the sprint lane on turning and finished at a great rate to prevail by 1.9 metres over the pacemaker Glens Of Tekoa, with local hope Blazin Cracker third a half neck back after trailing the front runner. The mile rate 2-02.3. - Len Baker
Crficket Scores Premier Cricket
Men’s Premier Firsts. Melbourne6/ 260(cc) def Prahran8/252(cc). Northcote3/ 221 def Ringwood219. Camberwell Magpies156 v Frankston Peninsula9/209(cc). Casey-South Melbourne3/169 def Greenvale Kangaroos8/168(cc). Richmond9/ 246(cc) def Kingston Hawthorn148. Footscray185 def by Essendon3/257(cc), Melbourne University197 def by Geelong8/ 198. Carlton1/264(cc) def Dandenong134 CP Forsyth 46* EC O'Sullivan 3/27 XA Crone 3/27. Fitzroy Doncaster10/107 N Fletcher 25 SG O'Brien 3/20 TR Murphy 3/25 def by St Kilda7/239(cc) MS Harris 115 EJ Newman 25 N Fletcher 2/39 Z Parr 2/45.
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Sport
Countdown to Blue Diamond
■ A couple of good winners in Sydney have thrown down the gauntlet to the Victorian contingent for the Blue Diamond Stakes to be run at Caulfield on February 26. The first of these is a nicely bred colt by Snitzel, throwing back to High Chaparral. The well named Best of Bordeaux, having his first start won in good style coming away to win well, and is in to $10 for the big one. The colt purchased for $425,000, is trained by young lady trainer, Kacy Fogden, who hails from Canungra, in Queensland, and has a high opinion of the youngster. The other Sydneysider who impressed was the two-year-old filly, Queen of the Ball, another well named, being by I Am Invincible, out of Miss Debutante. Having only her second outing, she beat the well backed Revolutionary Miss, with the Snowden team, and Pantonario, prepared by Gai Waterhouse and Andrew Bott. She has come into $15, and is with the top team of, Richard and Michael Freedman, of the famous Freedman team. Lee, the older brother, is training out of the Gold Coast after venturing overseas for some time. They would be worth keeping an eye on if they improve in Victoria over the next few weeks. The Mick Price-Michael Kent Junior, representative, Jacquinot, still holds favourtism after his brilliant win Caulfield on Boxing Day over the journey of the final of 1200 metres, after being wide all the way in the run. Bookies are keeping the Anthony and Sam Freedman colt, Daumier, who won in good fashion safe. He beat another talented youngster in Rampant Lion, who ran a good second after a third at his first outing. Prepared by Peter Moody at Pakenham, he is improving with each run, being by the English champion, Frankel, and Peter has a good opinion of the colt. Another that impressed in winning at Moonee Valley last month was the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace trained Counttheheadlights, being by top sire I Am Invincible. He got right away from them at Moonee Valley, beating Sumatra and the favourite, Eros, in to third spot. I am still with Jacquinot, he has won over the journey doing it the hard way, three wide. While the dangers appear to be Daumier, with the Freedman heading for yet another Blue Diamond winner. Counttheheadlights was dominant in scoring, and the Ciaron Maher-David Eustace combination are still trying to win the coveted event.
Local Racing
National Jockeys Day. He will be joined by the likes of Dwayne Dunn, a very keen golfer, and his son Dylan. Another who loves a hit is champion rider, recently retired Glenn Boss, who will join us on the day for a go at the big prizes on offer. Top young riders Michael Dee and Liam Riordan, along with Rhys Mc Leod and Patrick Moloney, will joining us. ● Counttheheadlights ridden by Ben Allen wins the Dominant Cleaning Solutions They will be joined by former great riders, Handicap at Moonee Valley Racecourse on January 22. (Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Ron Hall, Gary Willetts, Simon Marshall and Prior to hit-off for the big golf day, I will have Jason Swift. Tee Off time for the Golf will be 12.30pm. the pleasure from 11am, interviewing two racAfter the golf, a dinner will be held at the ing personalities, connected with yesteryear, Club. when the old Epsom Track was in action. This year’s event will include: They include David Roberston, the grandson of the late champion racehorse and harness ■ A $10,000 Hole in One (can be won twice). ■ Longest Drive. racing trainer, Lou Robertson. Also, I will have a chat to Craig Arrowsmith, ■ Nearest the pins. the cousin of former top rider, Ian Saunders, ■ Betting Hole. All proceeds raised on the day will be shared from the early days. The day will be hosted by Racing Victoria’s between the National Jockeys Trust and the number one racecaller, Matty Hill, who is do- Woodlands Trust. Cost per team-all inclusive-$1400 plus GST. ing a magnificent job with his calling, and his For further information ring John Sweeney, knowledge of the racing animal. A number of our top jockeys will be playing, the Co-Ordinator, on 0425 796 318. Email: jmsween@bigpond.net.au. most of them play on a regular basis, when time It is always a great day, permits. Hope to see you there. Among the many top jockeys participating - Ted Ryan on the big day is Damien Oliver, a regular on the
Ted Ryan
Epsom Golf Day
■ Some of Australia’s best known jockeys will be battling out it this time , not on the race track, but on the golf course. They are preparing for their annual big day Trust to be held on the picturesque course. the Woodlands Golf Course in Mordialloc on To date the annual event has raised $ 135,000. Monday March 22. The Woodlands Golf Club is welcoming The Club, in conjunction with the National back all the teams that have participated in the Jockeys Trust and the Woodlands Foundation big day before, and newcomers.
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