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■ South-Eastern Metropolitan MLC AnnMarie Hermans says a proposed early childcare facility at Narre Warren North would be an “accident waiting to happen”.

“My question is to the Minister for Planning. Locals and I want to meet and get advice regarding the proposed $2.9 million early childhood education facility for 110 children at 154 Drysdale Avenue, Narre Warren North, in the Highgrange estate,” Ms Hermans told the Legislative Council.

“Residents fear Drysdale Avenue has minimal on-street parking, with an intersecting singlelane carriageway to the busy Belgrave-Hallam Rd. It is not safe for the additional traffic congestion the centre would attract.

“Residents call it an accident waiting to happen. Drysdale Avenue has one-lane traffic each way and is the only entrance and exit point for the estate. Casey Council is reviewing the plans. No decision has been finalised.

“Thirty-one objections have been submitted to the council so far. A development plan overlay, DPO, exists, so submitters will not have ppeal rights should the application be approved.

“With excessive amounts of childcare centres in the area and an estimated 400 children aged zero to four years, will this government stop a tick-the-box exercise to support their locals?” Ms Hermans asked.

Bus chaos on Frankston line

■ South-Eastern Metropolitan MLC David Limbrick has told State Parliament about problems with bus replacements for trains on the Frankston line.

“My constituency question is for the Minister for Public Transport,” Mr Limbrick said.

“Buses currently replace trains on the Frankston line whilst work is being completed

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on the level crossing in GlenHuntly

“For commuters travelling from south-east Melbourne into the city and back again, this journey is complicated and must be nearly impossible for people who have mobility issues or other disabilities or those who might not speak English. In particular buses are parked a long distance from train stations at Brighton Beach and Caulfield.

“My question for the minister is to investigate whether it is possible to make buses more accessible for commuters when buses replace trains on the Frankston line?” Mr Limbrick said in the Legislative Council.

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Rachel Payne has asked Equality Minister Harriet Shing in State Parliament about intersex people.

“People with intersex variations represent 1.7 per cent of all births,” Ms Payne said.

“As the minister is aware, intersex people are born with physical, hormonal or genetic features that are not considered typical male or female sex characteristics.

“Advocates have raised concerns that intersex children are often subject to invasive and irreversible medical procedures when too young to consent.

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“The real-life experience of a number of intersex Victorians is that medical decisions have been made for them that do not reflect their identity later in life.

“Recently the ACT passed legislation that will stop deferable treatment on intersex people until they can participate in informed and collaborative decision-making about their own body.

“So my question is: will the minister commit to similar legislative rights to protect bodily autonomy here in Victoria?”

Ms Shing replied:

“Thank you, Ms Payne, for that question and for the opportunity to talk about intersex variations and, as you have begun to do, to actually correct some of the mythology and misinformation that exist around intersex variations.

“As you have said, around 1.7 per cent of live births feature intersex variations.

Long Shots

“ They can be chromosomal; they can also be physical. In a chromosomal sense you might have Turner syndrome or Klinefelter syndrome, and in a physical sense there might be differing appearances of genitalia which require atbirth decisions to be considered and, in too many cases, taken.

“We know that that has been the source of an enormous amount of trauma, and that was borne out in the issuing of the (i) Am Equal report, which was developed and delivered following extensive discussion with Equality Australia.

“With that in mind I do want to foreshadow that this is a matter that sits within the Minister for Health’s portfolio, but I also want to confirm that there has been extensive community consultation on the way in which a reform system can be developed and the way in which consent sits at the heart of surgeries and other medical interventions.

“We do have a key commitment to developing an intersex protection system.

“People have been providing information as part of a community consultation.

■ Tickets are available now for the highly anticipated Archibald Prize 2023 at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery. Opening September 15, the Gallery will welcome enthusiastic art lovers for the prestigious and popular prize with an extraordinary display of 57 portraits, including this year’s winning portrait of singer songwriter Montaigne by Julia Gutman alongside the notable Packing Room Prize 2023 winning portrait of Cal Wilson by Andrea Huelin.

As the first stop on the Archibald Prize 2023 regional tour, the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery will feature portraits of public figures and cultural identities from all walks of life, reflecting the stories of our times.

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“For the cause that lacks assistance, ‘Gainst the wrongs that need resistance For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do”

“That closed just recently. We are in the process of assessing and analysing what that community consultation has been, and we will be delivering on a set of reforms in 2024.

“We need to step through this carefully,” Ms Shing said, thanking many intersex folk, for their participation in reforms.

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Actress Kerry Armstrong featured in SBS's 'Who Do You Think You Are?'

Is this footage at Merricks Beach? And a reader asks: should Kerry have been wearing a bike helmet?

Cars seized after air chase

■ Southern Metro Crime Team officers and local police have arrested seven people in and seized two allegedly stolen cars after the Police Air Wing followed the cars through multiple south-east Melbourne suburbs.

Officers were on patrol, as part of Operation Trinity, when they spotted a white BMW wagon with stolen plates travelling at high speeds on the Monash Freeway, Dandenong about 2am Friday (June 30).

The Air Wing was quickly overhead and tracked the vehicle to Narre Warren where a grey Mercedes joined the BMW, allegedly reaching speeds up to 150-kmh.

The BMW was dumped in Mullum Mullum Tunnel and occupants continued in the Mercedes Stop-sticks were successfully deployed in Heidelberg, but the car continued travelling on two wheels towards the Eastern Freeway in Kew

The vehicle came to a stop and police arrested seven people from inside the vehicle. They were assisting Police with their enquiries. No one was injured during the incident.

Police say the BMW and Mercedes were stolen during recent aggravated burglaries.

Pier death questions

■ Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman found in Frankston on Thursday (June 29).

Her body was sighted by a passer-by drifting in the water near Frankston Pier about 8.45pm.

Officers and Police Air Wing responded and located the woman, perceived to be of Asian appearance, who was pulled from the water.

Investigators are keen to speak to anyone in the area with CCTV that may capture the woman’s movements prior to the incident.

Haileybury College has been named Victoria’s richest school in 2023.

"[It] has more money than the poorest 200 schools combined," said the Herald Sun. It has 4600 students and a combined five-year income of $677m, receiving funding increase of 27 per cent over the past five years.

There has been a planning scheme amendment in the City of Greater Dandenong to rezone vacant land at Noble Park Station, created by the completion of level crossing removal works. It grants a permit for subdivision, construction of a mixed use building, reduction in car parking requirements and removal of native vegetation as part of an Integrated Development Opportunity.

Operation Trinity is a dedicated city-wide

operation in place targeting aggravated burglaries and associated car thefts, which increased markedly post the pandemic.

This has been driven by predominantly youth offenders targeting unlocked homes, with the intention of stealing car keys.

Local police from Southern Metro, North West Metro and inner eastern Melbourne are teaming as part of the ongoing metropolitan wide operation.

Specialist police units, including Air Wing, Dog Squad, and Public Order Response Team, also assist on a nightly basis in tracking the movements of offenders.

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CEO salaries up to $460,000

■ Chief Executive Officers of Councils in Melbourne are being paid up to $460,000 annually, according to reports published last week.

Phillip Storer, CEO of Boroondara Council, is said to be paid up to $390,000 annually.

This is equal to a weekly pay packet of $7500.

The City of Melbourne CEO pay level is said to be $460,000.

In the south-east, Kingston, Stonnington and Port Phillip Council CEOs are believed to be paid at least $370,000 annually.

Annual remuneration of at least $380,000 is understood to be paid to the bosses of the Mornington Peninsula and Greater Dandenong municipalities.

At this stage, the death is not being treated as suspicious and Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

Fatality at Berwick

■ Police are investigating a fatal collision in Berwick last Wednesday afternoon (June 28).

It is understood a bus and pedestrian collided at the intersection on Clyde Rd and Enterprise Ave about 4.15pm.

Emergency services treated the female pedestrian, she was pronounced deceased at the scene. The female bus driver was not injured and stopped at the scene. No passengers on the bus were injured.

NAIDOC Week

■ Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Tammy Radford and Deputy Mayor Cr Jack Kowarzik are inviting residents to get involved in creating a community artwork to celebrate NAIDOC Week. The artwork –named ‘Celebration of Hands’ – will be displayed at the Cardinia Cultural Centre, Pakenham Library and Emerald Library.

A good word for ... Dominos Hastings, which will be ‘raising some dough’ for the Salvation Army this Saturday (July 8). An amount of $1 per pizza will be donated to the Salvos. The effort at Hastings runs from 11am-close.

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Ratepayers Victoria spokesman Joe Lenzo was reported to say that the pay levels were out of line with community standards.

for capital works

■ Greater Dandenong City Council adopted its revised Council Plan 2021-25 , Annual Plan 2023-24, Budget 2023-24 and Long-Term Financial Plan 2024-33 at last week’s meeting.

The City’s CEO, Jacqui Weatherill, said Council’s strategic plans ensure long-term financial sustainability.

“Like many households and businesses, Council faces increased energy and construction costs. The key challenge over the next decade will be keeping rates affordable by meeting the Victorian Government imposed rate cap,”Ms Weatherill said.

Mayor, Cr Eden Foster, said the current economic climate will not restrict Council’s ambitions and expectations as to what can be achieved.

“Council is committed to making things better for our residents and to protect and enhance vital services in the City of Greater Dandenong,” Cr Foster said.

“Our capital program continues to invest in community facilities and infrastructure totalling more than $58 million in 2023-24.

“This will boost local construction and employment opportunities,” Cr Foster said.

Jacqui Weatherill, Council CEO

● ● ● ● John Baker, Mornington Peninsula Shire CEO

● ● Haileybury College

● State Treasurer Tim Pallas with Hastings MLA PauL Mercurio

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas was visiting Mornington Peninsula late last week. He participated in a Q&A with the Committee for Mornington Peninsula held at Captn Jack’s.

Diana Trask: Memories Are Made Of This

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Shows

■ Diamond Valley Singers: Monty Python’s Spamalot: Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Until July 8 at Warrandyte High School, Alexander Rd., Warrandyte. Director: Tam Smith. Bookings: www.dvsingers.org

■ Williamstown Little Theatre: Continental Quilt (Joan Greening) Until July 15 at 5 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Les Hart. Bookings: www.wlt.org.au

■ Theatrical. : The Wizard of Oz, June 29 (Preview), UntilJuly 9 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director Kim Davidson. Bookings: www.nationaltheatre.org.au

■ Leongatha Lyric Theatre: The Producers, Musical. Until July 15 at the Leongatha Memorial Hall. Director: Dan Lawrie. Bookings: www.leongathalyric.com.au

■ Malvern Theatre Company: The Whales of August (by David Berry) Until July 8 at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: Loretta Bishop. www.malverntheatre.com.au

■ Eltham Little Theatre: Disney’s High School Musical Jr, Until July 16 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Isabella Preston; Musical Director: Matthew Todd. Bookings: www.elthamlittletheatre.org.au

■ Encore Theatre Company: The Popular Mechanicals (by Keith Robinson, Tony Taylor and William Shakespeare) July 14 – 22 at the Clayton Community Centre, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Andrew Ferguson. Bookings: www.encoretheatre.com.au

■ PEP Productions: Life Without Me (by Daniel Keene) July 21 – 29 at the Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Rd., Doncaster. Director: Jeremy Guzman. Bookings: https:/ /www.trybooking.com/CINNB

■ South Gippsland One Act Play Festival: August 26-27 at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, Main St., Foster. www.famda.org.au

■ PLOS Musical Productions: Strictly Ballroom,(Musical) July 28-August 5 at the Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St., Frankston. Bookings: https://plos.asn.au/.

■ Aspect Inc: Stage Door (Edna Ferber and George S Kaufman) July 20 – 29 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Candice Mitrousis. Bookings: www.aspecttheatre.org.au

■ MLOC Productions: Fiddler on the Roof, August 2 – 13 at The Alex Theatre, St Kilda. Directors: Adrian and Sarah Glaubert; Musical Director: Kent Ross; Choreographer: Bridie Clark. Further Information: www.mloc.org.au

■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company: Frozen Jr August 11 – 20 at Centenary Hall, Williamstown. www.wmtc.org

- Cheryl Threadgold

Auditions

■ The Basin Theatre Group: Belles (by Mark Dunn) July 16 at 2pm, July 17 at 7pm at The Basin Theatre, Cnr Doongalla and Simpson Rds., The Basin. Director: LB Bradley. Audition enquiries: LNBRAD@ hotmail.com

■ Brighton Theatre Company: Here I Belong (by Matt Hartley) July 16 at 6pm, July 17 at 7.30pm at the Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Cnr. Wilson and Carpenter St., Brighton. Director: Barbara Crawford. Audition enquiries: barbaracrawford4@gmail.com or call: 0414 881 844

■ Malvern Theatre Company: Absurd Person Singular (by Alan Ayckbourn) July 23 at 2pm; July 24 at 7.30pm at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Damian Jones. Audition bookings: damianjones1@gmail.com 0419 537 871?

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Ladies in Black (Music and lyrics Tim Finn, Book, Carolyn Burns) July 23 and July 25 at 7pm at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Audition bookings: timascott56@gmail.com

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company Youth: Grimmish – A Fractured Fairy Tale. August 8 and August 13 at 7.00pm at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Eric Fordham. Audition bookings: www.htc.org.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

Syncopators

AT TIMES UNCOMFORTABLE

■ At times uncomfortable and disconcerting, Clare Barron’s Shhh, is an exploration of physical and psychological fetishes that simultaneously fascinate and revolt.

There is no single narrative, more observations of characters some of whom only loosely connect.

A relaxation podcast made by Witchy Witch (Caroline Lee) opens the show. She is an isolated postal worker who finds gratification not just in a faux witchery but in erotic electro-stimulation.

Her attempts to connect with Preeya (Sunanda Sachatrakul) are awkward and fraught. For her part, Preeya has a vexed background.

Their meeting in a museum is ordinary and speaks to the commonplace disguise of people’s lives. Witchy Witch’s sister, Shareen (Jessica Clarke), is in a putative relationship with Kyle (Peter Paltos) and we first see him sitting on a toilet describing how an acquaintance was mutilated.

For her part, Shareen is ill and describes her loss of bowel function while being masturbated. As an aside, Shareen later voyeuristically overhears a conversation between Francis (Hayley Edwards) and Sandra (Jess Lu) whose claims of taking control of their sexual lives are countered by the anger and frustration they experience in those same situations.

Each of the actors capture the transitions between states of shame at the situations in which they have placed themselves and their intrigue with what fascinates and gives gratification.

The disgust they sometimes feel is countered by the thrall of attraction. The power they believe they have over their lives is undermined by their loneliness, naivety and awkwardness.

This is mirrored in the play's unconventional structure. The audience, like Shareen, become voyeurs titillated by overhearing personal revelations but grossed out by the rudimentary nature of the physical that is rarely presented on stage.

The central window frame with venetians (Romanie Harper) has allowed director Emma Valente the versatility to capitalize on the actors’ skills to create the moment be they at the museum, café, coffee shop or at home.

While this play may not be to everyone’s taste, it is original and powerful theatre not just in what it presents, but in how it is presented – something for which Red Stitch is renowned.

Performance Details: Until July 16

Venue: Red Stitch Actors Theatre, St Kilda

Bookings: www.redstitch.net

- Review by David McLean

The Fence

■ Shortlisted for the 2022 Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award, The Fence, written by acclaimed playwright Fleur Murphy (Nothing, Hearth), will be showing at the Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre as part of Darebin Arts Speakeasy from August 9 - 20.

In the quiet streets of an ordinary suburb, the fence between two neighbouring houses comes down. Where there was once a clear separation between one house and the couple next door, now only a dirt line and human decency keeps prying eyes out of each other’s backyards.

Directed by Alice Darling, The Fence tells the story of a woman who battles with the decision to interfere with her neighbours’ lives after hearing distressing noises late at night.

When she realises a baby has been brought into the home, she is brought to her knees by uncertainty. Should she say something? Is it her place to get involved? The Fence encourages audiences to question: ‘When is it appropriate to take action?’

In this new solo work performed by Louisa Mignone (Wentworth, Anna K, The Twelve), Murphy explores bravery, privacy and encourages audiences to continue the ongoing conversations and advocacy surrounding the support of victim survivors.

August 9 - 20, Wed.-Sat. 7.30pm, Sun 5pm

Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre

Running time: approx. 60 minutes, no interval. Tickets available www.arts.darebin.vic. gov.au

Bleached

■ The work staged by the Wit Incorporated Theatre speculates on the catastrophic effects of climate change that is slowly consuming all while shutting down the globe.

Written by Laura Collins and effectively directed by Ruby Rees has the six actors through their portrayal of different and diverse characters explore their relationship with the earth.

The impact of the severe lockdowns of COVID gave Collins the inspiration to write Bleached quoting it to, “Portray a dark vision of the future, yet wanting to inspire proactive action, and shake a progressive audience out of its collective apathy and moral paralysis.”

A one-set production with a semicircle of hung gauze that was loaded on the face with a plethora of recycled objects, hanging and fixed, while the gauze was split in various places allowing for entry and exit of cast during the dialogue.

The white gauze aided the impact of the various lighting effects, well plotted by designer Oliver Ross, that allowed scenes such as a nightclub, a remote island, a child’s nursery and an airport.

We are taken around the world so to highlight that the world is in decay, that animals are becoming extinct, Coral reefs are bleaching, rivers are contaminated, while countries are closing their borders

It is a fast moving production, with some comedic lines , but mostly the stark reality of realising our mistakes in recognising the devastating effect that climate change is having on the world.

All actors, Megan Mitchell, Anthony Pontonio, Lansy Fang, Eva Rees, Madeline Magee-Carr and An Dang were all well cast, and were passionate and consistent in delivery each with their own story to tell of the world in decline.

Performance Details: Friday, July 14 at 7.30pm

Venue: The Bowery Theatre, 33 Princess Street, St Albans Bookings: www.witinc.com.au/bleached

- Review by Graeme McCoubrie

Playwright Comp.

■ Playhouse Players Inc invites entries for the 21st National Playwright Competition for OneAct Plays, with entries closing on July 30.

Since 2000 some 70 Playwrights have had their works recognized by premiere performances and cash awards.

Entry forms and conditions are available by email from playhouseplayersinc@gmail.com

All entries are judged and the final three are performed for four premiere performances and then await the judges' decision to share the cash prizes.

First: $400, Second $250, Third $150, to be announced after the final 7.30pm performance on Saturday, December 2, and there are also People's Choice Awards,all at Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster

■ Australian Francophiles will be well aware that the French national day, Bastille Day, is coming up soon on Friday next week (July 14).

To celebrate the day in fine musical style, the legendary Melbourne jazz ensemble, The Syncopators, feature in a concert entitled Jaztztille Day.

With the focus on French music, the program features The Syncopators performing Bechet et De Paris Brothers, with special guests Georges Washingmachine and Pierre Baylor playing the music of Django and The Hot Club of France.

Also on the bill are chanteuse Leslie Avril singing the songs of Edith Piaf and the MSD Cancan Danseuses.

It is all happening at the East Malvern RSL, Stanley Grose Drive, Malvern East

The music kicks off at 8pm, and there will be a special French-inspired three course menu from 6 pm. If you prefer to just attend the concert, you can still buy a French Cheese platter from the bar.

The Syncopators have been an integral part of the Melbourne jazz scene since they were founded by leader and trombonist Chris Ludowyk in 1984.

That’s pretty good longevity in the music business, and Chris thinks he knows why.

“It’s a serendipitous mix of shared musical tastes, creativity and musicality, with enviable runs on the board in our achievements over the past 40 years (actually 40 next year),“ Chris explains.

By self-funding 17 tours, they have played at most of the international jazz stages and major festivals in Europe , and have been nominated three times for the Bells Award ‘Best Classic Jazz Recording of the Year’ and winner in 2009.

A recent cherished highlight was being chosen to perform at Judith Durham’s memorial concert at Hamer Hall last year.

Chris feels that the Syncopators have found a winning formula.

“We have many fans who continue to enjoy our music, and we play great jazz numbers that most other jazz groups do not play. We have a lot of fun doing it and I hope we excel at the music we love, and loving the music we excel at,” Chris says.

Be part of the fun by booking a ticket for show only or dinner and show by visiting thesyncopators.com and following the booking link through trybooking.com

- Julie Houghton

National Theatre

■ The National Melbourne’s Chair, Susan Thacore, has announced her retirement from the Board after 12 years of service to the company.

Long-serving Board member and EY Director Govind Pillai was elected unanimously to the role and took over as Chair from July 1.

“

Susan has worked tirelessly, strategically, generously and boldly in service of The National and our community,” says Mr Pillai

“Her unwavering belief in the power of the arts has been an inspiration to us all’.

During her time as Chair, Ms Thacore steered the organisation through significant periods of strategic change, driven by a vision that put students, artists and community first.

“Susan's devotion to the theatre and developing young artists is an inspiration to many of us,’ says Australian Ballet Principal Artist, National Ballet School Alumna and former Board Director Amber Scott.

“Her generosity, love, and support have nourished the organisation for many years; we are so grateful to her.”

- Cheryl Threadgold

● ● ● ● Hayley Edwards and Jess Lu in Shhh. Photo: Jodie Hutchinson

● ● ● ● From left: Chris Ludowyk, Steve Grant, Rod Gilbert, Peter Gaudion, James Clark, Peter Baylor, Jeff Arthur.

- Cheryl Threadgold

Showbiz Veterans Luncheon

Photos: Linda Willmott

● ● Events Manager Barb Taylor and Brian Mannix.

● ● Eileen Wyllie and Ross Wyllie.

● ● ● ● Gary Hendrick and Jan Hendrick

● ● ● ● Digger Revell and Steve Sim.

● ● ● ● Karin Keays and Normie Rowe.

● ● Tony Healey and Samantha Gowing

● ● Tony Worsley and Annie Worsley

● ● Brian Cadd and songwriter Ray Burton.

LET THE RIVER FLOW

■ The short synopsis of Let the River Flow provided by the press kit encapsulates the story.

“During summer 1979, Ester moves to Alta in Northern Norway to begin teaching at an elementary school.

“Like many Sa´mi at the time, she conceals her ethnicity. Ester goes to great lengths to fit in. When her cousin Mikkhal takes her to a camp by the Alta River where people are demonstrating against the building of a dam, Ester learns how the fight for the river is also a revolt against the years of brutal racism and discrimination against her people.

“After a major confrontation with the police, Mikkhal and some other Sa´mi decide to go to Oslo to hunger strike in front of the Parliament. Ester realises it is time to make a stand ...”

The synopsis cannot convey the commitment of the director Ole Glæver and his cast to give us with this film, a clear insight to the ongoing quest of the Sámi people to be recognised in their own right by the Norwegian government.

To quote the director. “Though the events of the film happened 40 years ago, the same conflicts are just as actual today, not only in Norway but in many parts of the world.”

This is an uncomfortable truth. Shot in a true documentary style, the cinematography by Marius Matzow Gulbrandsen, FNF draws us into every scene almost as participants, not as viewers in a comfortable cinema thousands of kilometres from the action.

Let the River Flow (2023) debuted at the Film Festival in Tromsø, winning the Audience Award. It also won the Audience-and Fipresci Award at the Film Festival in Go¨teborg.

Let the River Flow will be screened as part of the Saxo Scandinavian Film Festival 2023, presented in Melbourne by Palace Cinemas from July 13 - August 2 at Palace Balwyn, Palace Brighton Bay, Palace Cinema Como, Palace Westgarth, The Kino, Pentridge Cinema and The Astor Theatre

Tickets available from www.scandinavianfilmfestival.com

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Review

by Evelyn Cronk

Melbourne Gang Show

■ Melbourne Gang Show has just closed its 71st year season. It may be 71years old but the talent is young and there on stage and hard to beat, as exuberant as ever.

Scouts Victoria has the strong title of being one of the few Gang Shows world-wide still attracting sell out audiences with their young talent.

From years at Cathedral Hall, the Palais Theatre and the National Theatre and now continuing at the Besen Theatre, professionalism emanates

from every aspect. You have some extraordinary young talent, whether it be singing solo, crisp dialogue, with innovative movement, and precision ensembles with the ability to capture an audience.

What’s more is the fact the theme and script evolve from the youth themselves – no mean feat.

The theme of The Cry of the Forest , set in a medieval town of Wyndham ruled by a powerful yet evil Queen Morrighan (Alice Clapperton), has her wanting to rule the world.

Strong powerful performances from Liam (Nathan List) supported by Leyla (Lucy Clapperton) took us through the overpowering of the evil Queen with the help of both Tavish (Nathan Jetson) and the head Goblin Waheena (Michael Cliffe).

All very professional and captivating in their performances. The precision and uniformity of performance from the dance and chorus ensembles made this a memorable experience.

A multitude of costumes for the 131 strong cast, several hundred intricate hand props, mechanical staging, a 22 strong orchestra and a diversity of lighting with supporting projected scenery made the 71st year season stand out. Not to mention the over 200 strong supporting Team.

Where else would you find a theatre production still alive after 71years?

- Review by Graeme McCoubrie

State Schools Spectacular

■ Bookings are now open for the 2023 Victorian State Schools Spectacular when it returns for its annual extravaganza for two shows on Saturday, September 9 at 1pm and 6:30pm at the John Cain Arena.

Over 2000 Victorian students have begun an eight-month creative journey, which will culminate in their taking to the stage as circus artists, puppeteers, musicians, singers, dancers and skaters, as well as further students taking on behind-the-scenes roles in stage management, lighting, sound, costumes, and production.

This year’s show – Happy Travels – will follow an intrepid group of hapless tourists as they traverse the globe in a cavalcade of circus mayhem.

The arena audience will be amazed by giant puppets and a dazzling circus fairground with awe inspiring aerialists, while the score will deliver music from the Pacific, Japan, Britain, Italy and Australia’s First Nations.

Circus performers are being trained by professional circus artists Dislocate Theatre and this year will also feature the First Nations Ensemble who are working with First Nations circus company Na Djinang Circus.

Songs and music in this year’s show include amongst a wide selection, Katy Perry’s Firework, Age of Reason by John Farnham and Sitting on Top of the World by Delta Goodrem, Calum Scott’s Around the World, Waiting on the World to Change by John Mayer and Olivia NewtonJohn’s classic hit Xanadu.

The VSSS is a proud tradition in government schools and offers students the opportunity to take part in this heart-warming performing arts showcase performing to thousands of people and later broadcast on television. Happy Travels offers best wishes to students on their journey of selfdiscovery.

The 2000 students are made up of Principal Vocalists, Principal Dancers, Backing Vocalists, Victorian State Schools Choir, a 51-piece orchestra, 1100 mass dance students and 960 in the mass choir.

Participating primary and secondary school students work with industry professionals across a number of disciplines as part of the preparation and performance of the Spectacular.

VSSS Creative team includes: Creative Director Neill Gladwin (Edinburgh Perrier Award winner); Creative Producer Simon K Patterson (White Night, Australian Open); Musical Director Chong Lim (Musical Director on Dancing with the Stars, John Farnham); Dance Director Yvette Lee, (Dancing with the Stars, X-Factor Australia, So You Think You Can Dance); Costume Designer Isaac Lummis (Hello Dolly!) PRG for lighting and rigging; Creative Technology for camera and LED screens; and NW Group for Audio.

Since its inception in 1995, the Victorian State Schools Spectacular has been helping students to get hands-on training and mentoring both on stage as singers, dancers and performers and behind the scenes in audio, lighting, video production, stage management, costume, and hair and makeup.

www.ticketek.com.au/spectacular

- Cheryl Threadgold

Progress Festival

■ Monash University Performing Arts Centres announces the return of Progress Festival, a biennial festival of ideas and performance which will delve into the theme of connectivity, examining the benefits and challenges of living in a highly connected world. Progress Festival is a public event that fosters dialogue among artists, thinkers, researchers, and academics.

Utilising the resources and great minds of Monash University it explores the trajectory of society, our species, and the planet.

The festival's theme this year is connectivity, examining its impact on us in so many ways.

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Other People's Children

■ (M). 104 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas July 6.

The new film from Rebecca Zlotowski (Planetarium) is quintessential modern French cinema; pleasant and well made, but hardly challenging or memorable.

Virginie Efira stars as Rachel, a 40-year-old teacher who has begun a relationship with single father Ali (Roschdy Zem), and as feelings deepen between the two, the want to have a child increases, especially as Rachel develops a strong bond with Ali's four year-old daughter Leila (Callie Ferreira-Goncalves).

While Zlotowski keeps things effectively low-key, never allowing the film to fall into melodramatic histrionics, but presents her screenplay with so many soft edges, to keep the audience comfortable, that it becomes hard to become emotionally involved with the characters, creating a distance which is impossible to overcome.

The acting is solid, and is technically well-crafted. Other People's Children is entertaining, but unfortunately doesn't stay with you like it should, ending in a way to send audiences out with a warm smile on their face, which given the material, isn't quite enough.

RATING - ***

Reality

■ (M). 82 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas June 29. Based on her 2019 play, Is This A Room, Tina Satter’s film adaptation (and directorial debut) is an intelligent, efficient and powerful viewing experience, using its limited setting and characters to cleverly claustrophobic effect.

Sydney Sweeney plays the title character, who is suddenly visited at her Augusta, Georgia home on June 3, 2017 by FBI agents Garrick (Josh Hamilton) and Taylor (Marchant Davis), sent to investigate a matter which isn’t directly stated at first, but becomes slowly apparent the longer the questioning goes on.

Kept under a quietly controlling eye, the two agents grill the 25 yearold former US Air Force member, and current NSA linguist and translator, for hours (recording everything), with Reality’s future looking increasingly bleak.

Reality Winner is terrific, with Satter and co-writer James Paul Dallas using the transcript of the interview word-for-word, making the smart decision not to insert heightened, fictionalised drama, while Satter’s direction is wonderfully inspired by the best of 70’s political cinema, and with a technical crew who are on the same wavelength,

shoots and edits the growingly tense and uncomfortable story to perfection. Sweeney is a revelation, while both Hamilton and Davis offer excellent support. Reality presents the difficulties and horrors of its central subject with a superb clarity, and as we see particular candidates wanting to become US. President in 2024, this film couldn’t be more relevant.

RATING - ****

Transformers : Rise Of The Beasts

■ (M). 127 minutes. Now showing in cinemas.

Though not quite as much fun as Bumblebee (2018), this latest entry in the franchise is still better than expected, even if some action scenes fall into protracted self-indulgence (particularly the Marvel like finale) and the film itself suffers from general overlength (after all, this a film based on a line of toys).

This latest entry is basically an origin story, going back to the 80’s/ 90’s to show the reasons behind the Autobots arriving on Earth, teaming up with new allies, robot and human, while fighting the Terrorcons, who work for the giant Unicron, who threatens to consume our planet.

A fine voice cast includes Ron Perlman, Michelle Yeoh and Peter Dinklage (Pete Davidson is the one exception, who is interminable as the wise-cracking Mirage), while the human cast are likeable enough. Director Steven Caple Jr. (who helmed the disappointing Creed II) at least keeps the action coherent, but he does overuse certain stylistic flourishes, particularly Zack Snyder-type slo-mo.

However, at least the results don’t come close to Michael Bay’s headache inducing atrocities. But given its thin material, what should be a 90-minute film is stretched out over an unnecessary two-plus hours.

RATING - **½

- Aaron Rourke

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■ Phyllis Diller was unstoppable. This clever American comedienne was still active at the age of 95.

Phyllis started out as a pianist, got married, raised a family and re-invented herself as a comic, bringing joy and laughter to millions of fans for more than 50 fifty years.

Phyllis Ada Driver was born in Lima, Ohio in 1917 and was an only child. At primary school and college Phyllis practised her comedy on her fellow students.

After graduating from college in 1935 she attended Chicago's Sherwood Music Conservatory hoping to become a concert pianist. She went to University where she met Sherwood Diller and they married in 1939.

Their first child was born in 1940. Whilst raising an increasing family (Phyllis had six children) she worked as an advertising copywriter and continuity writer at a radio station.

During the evenings Phyllis appeared at amateur engagements as a ‘stand up’ comedienne.

She was a contestant on the television quiz show You Bet Your Life, hosted by Groucho Marx. Phyllis said in later life that she was petrified.

When Groucho asked her if she was married Phyllis replied "Yes, I've worn a wedding ring for 18 years now."

To which Groucho snapped, "Really, oh well, two more payments and it'll be all yours."

Her big break came when Phyllis got an en-

Whatever Happened To ... Phyllis Diller

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

gagement at the famous Purple Onion nightclub in San Francisco. She was so popular that her season was extended to eighty seven weeks.

This led to appearances on many of the popular television shows and her fame spread internationally.

She became a good friend of Bob Hope and appeared on his television shows.

Her film credits included Splendor In The Grass, The Fat Spy, Boy Did I Get The Wrong Number, Eight On The Lam and The Sunshine Boys

Here are some examples of some of her great one-liners

I never made Who's Who but I'm featured in What's That.

If I were a building - I'd be condemned.

At night everything either comes off or out.

In the early 1960s she toured in stage productions such as Dark At The Top of the Stairs, Wonderful Town and Happy Birthday

In 1965 Phyllis divorced her husband and a month later married Warde Donovan, the marriage lasted for 10 years.

In 1970 she played Dolly Levi in Hello Dolly on Broadway and surprised the critics with her fine singing voice.

Phyllis toured Australia many times and appeared on television shows. She was a regular on The Don Lane Show and was a special guest on the very last show in 1983.

Phyllis underwent plastic surgery for the first time at the age of 55 and used it in her comedy routines along with references to her husband ‘Fang’.

In 1999 Phyllis suffered a heart attack and had a pacemaker fitted.

She announced her official retirement in 2002.

Several months ago Phyllis attended a Blue Ribbon Holiday Party at the famous Bel Air Hotel and is in good health.

Phyllis Diller did not get into showbusiness till her mid thirties and made the world laugh with her zany comedy.

You just had to look at her in her wigs and outlandish costumes and she would make you laugh - one of the great ‘stand up’ comics of our time.

Kevin Trask

Kevin can be heard on 3AWThe Time Tunnel - Remember WhenSundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens. And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon. www.innerfm.org.au

NGARATYA GROUP AT BUNJIL PLAGE GALLERY

Ngaratya – together, us group, all in it together. brings together six Barkandji/ Barkindji artists: Nici Cumpston, Zena Cumpston, Jent Morris, Adrienne Semmens and Raymond Zada.

Several trips together on Country provided a rich foundation for the collective to create newly commissioned works that explore and illuminate their ancestral connection and homelands.

The artists spent time travelling together, engaging with cultural landscapes, their Elders, community and each other, resulting in an immersive installation that comes collectively from their hearts.

Featuring landscapes, moving image, screendance, carving, weaving, printmaking, and photography.

Exhibition closes Sunday September 3.

Bunjil Place Gallery

2 Patrick North East Dve. Narre Warren.

- Peter Kemp

Cyrus Tang

The Memory Palace – Cyrus Tang is a major exhibition featuring highlights from Cyrus Tang’s multi-disciplinary art practice.

Over the past 20 years Tang has examined sentiments of nostalgia within memory and fantasy, fascinated by the paradox if reconstructing ephemeral mental images and sensations in permanent materials.

She has explored ruins and decay of houses and cities and of human bodies, while referencing current environmental and man-made catastrophes.

Working across sculpture, photography, video and installation, the artist has a distinctive style that embraces the materiality of her media.

Exhibition opens Friday July 26 and closes Saturday October 21.

Town Hall Gallery

360 Burwood Rd., Hawthorn - Peter Kemp

At Heide

Eye Looking at Large Glass Broken

is a major new body of work by Melbourne-based artist Raafat Ishak consisting of sculptural objects, sound work and a series of paintings.

The Arts

Boyd, Sidney Nolan, Joy Hester, Albert Tucker and John Perceval during the Second World War , and Charles Blackman and Mirka Mora in the post-war period.

Throughout, life at Heide was characterised by a permissive mode of living and loving that has contributed to its reputation as an incubator of the avant garde.

Always Modern, the Heide Story explores this rich narrative and celebrates the Reeds unswerving commitment to the modernist cause.

Exhibition closes February 2. 2024. Heide Museum of Modern Art 7 Templestowe Rd, Bulleen - Peter Kemp

Affordable Art Fair

The project refences Heide’s longstanding role as an incubator of modern and contemporary art and architecture and takes the form of cultural inquiry bringing together a number of key speculative threads un the artist’s practice.

In critiquing the museum as a site of public memory and imagination, Ishak draws upon numerous frames of reference including dominant art and political contexts and his Egyptian heritage and experience of migration.

Thought provoking and richly layered, the exhibition highlights the ongoing social and cultural change that is transforming contemporary cultures globally throughout multiple points pf views and diversity of expression and creativity.

Exhibition closes September 3.

★ Always Modern – The Heide Story

This exhibition tells the remarkable origin of Heide through highlights from the museum collection from the 1930s to 1960s created by leading figures in the history of Australian art.

The Reeds purchased the Heide property in 1934 and opened their home to a progressive cultural community, consciously fostering development of an antipodean modernism.

Artists came through successive waves. Beginning with Sam Atyeo, Moya Dyring and Danilia Vassilieff in the early days through to Arthur

OK. With John O’Keefe

Happy Anniversary

■ Affordable Art Fair, the world’s largest art fair organiser, will make a return toMelbourne this winter with a bigger and brighter program set to engage and inspire art-loving locals.

From Thursday, August 31 until Sunday, September 3, the newly restored Royal Exhibition Building will come alive with thousands of original works from more than 50 of Australia’s best boutique galleries alongside live painting sessions and vibrant installations.

Making its Australian debut in Melbourne four years ago, Affordable Art Fairis said to have become a cornerstone event in the city's vibrant arts and culture scene.

The creative fair will once again open its doors to thousands of art enthusiasts to browse and buy an extensive selection of contemporary designs, all priced under $10,000 and available to take home the same day.

The Melbourne Fair will provide a unique opportunity for collectors and art enthusiasts to engage directly with featured artists and gallery owners, fostering a collaborative and approachable atmosphere.

This year’s headlining galleries will include Fair favourites Salt Contemporary from Queenscliff, leading Australian online gallery Bluethumb, SOL Gallery in Collingwood, and allfemale collective Tits & Co. International gallery Diverso from Peru will also join the program.

■ Nicole and Keith Urban recently celebrated their seventeenth anniversary since they tied the knot. Nick is 55 and Keith one year older. The couple enjoy their spare time with two daughters aged 14 and 12. 'Happy Anniversary ,My Love ' was engraved on top of the cake enjoyed at the family celebration.

Dr Harry’s new TV show

■ 'All Aboard' is the name of a new Channel 7 program for mercurial vet, Dr Harry. The program is all about transporting animals from A to B, including tips about making animal transport safe and comfortable in the air, road and some unusual modes of getting there.

How much did yours cost?

■ Jason Derulo met Kyle Sandilands, and guess what they discussed?. Conversation was all about cost of second birthday parties paid for their respective kids I've got a feeling Jason forked out the most - no change from $30,000 for water slides , bounce castles and a giant Baby Shark birthday cake. And they all had a great time.

Disrupt Radio

■ At last, up and running the latest offering of the airwaves is Disrupt Radio. Broadcast nationally, it features some big names - Libbi Gorr, Bob Geldorf (first week only), Adam Ferrier, Jules Lund. It contains a lot of hip talking presenters with a very definite slant to entrepreneurs. Time will tell.

At 103, still going strong

■ I'm fascinated by stories of people who live busy lives when they should be taking it easy. No names, no pack drill other than to say there is a healthy lady in America known as the Lobster Lady, aged 103, works every day hauling in nets full of lobsters, and she shows no sign of calling it quits. Go Girl.

- John O’Keefe

with Peter Kemp

● ● ● ● Phyllis Diller

● ● ● ● Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban

Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

WeHo sponsors special luncheon

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

Special guest, ‘The Star’

■ West Hollywood Tourism and the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites sponsored the June GoSet Luncheon at the Gold Coast’s iconic D’Arcy Arms Irish Pub.

A full house was on hand to welcome special guest Ross D. Wyllie who travelled from Melbourne for the luncheon.

Ross D. Wyllie is an Australian pop music singer, television presenter and producer from the 1960s and 1970s.

Wyllie had a top 20 hit with his cover of Ray Stevens' song Funny Man’ and an Australian No. 1 with ‘The Star’ , both in 1969.

Wyllie hosted Uptight, a weekly four-hour music series, on Channel 0 in Melbourne from 1967 to 1969.

In 1970 he followed with a similar show, Happening '70, and from 1978 to 1980, he presented films on a late-night time slot.

AI replaces workers

■ McKinsey Global Institute recently predicted that 45 million workers, or 28 per cenmt of the entire American workforce, would lose their jobs to automation by 2030.

Most automation efforts have been centred around eradicating so-called lower-level and blue-collar jobs like warehouse workers, truckers, clerical assistants, and food prep workers.

More recently, AI has threatened white-collar roles like accountants and journalists. But while executives at the top of the corporate food chain celebrate the cost-cutting virtues of AI displacement, they rarely seem to turn the spotlight on themselves.

The incentives for workplace automation are largely financial. So why not start by replacing the highest-paid employee of them all, the CEO?

At Fortune 500 firms, the average CEO pay is now $16M per year. Over the past 45 years, the average CEO pay has gone up 1460 per cent. The average worker pay has only gone up 18 per cent.

As a result, today’s average CEO is paid the equivalent of 399 medium workers. At larger companies, this ratio is often many multiples higher.

For instance, in 2021, Amazon CEO Andy Jassey received a package worth $213M, equal to the collective wages of 6474 Amazon employees. That’s enough workers to fully staff four fulfillment centres.

Music legend moves out

■ Grateful Dead legend Jerry Garcia’s relatives are truckin’ out of California, apparently because the Golden State’s high taxes and anti-business climate are just too harsh on the family’s marijuana business.

Garcia Hand Picked, which the late guitar wizard’s family started in 2020 said the company just can’t make a go of it in the Golden State.

An industry expert blamed high taxes, competition from the black market, and soaring crime for the decision to pull out of California.

Ride Share moves

■ It wasn’t that long ago when we were baffled by the idea of hailing a ride in a stranger’s car.

Back then, for many, the Uber-Lyft rivalry revolved around matters of personal preference: pink or black.

But Uber has since expanded into verticals that now individually dwarf Lyft’s entire business and in what some view as a winner-take-all market, Lyft’s future looks increasingly like an uphill battle.

Lyft reported earnings that fell below analyst expectations, including a quarterly loss and a lower-than-expected $975M revenue outlook for Q1.

Lyft’s stock had its worst day since going public four years ago, with shares falling 36per cent+.

By comparison, Uber called Q4 its “strongest quarter ever.” It made $4.1B in ride-hailing revenue +82 per cent , $2.9B from Uber Eats and Postmates +21 per cent, and $1.5B from Uber Freight +43 per cent.

Some think Lyft may need to merge with the likes of DoorDash to keep up.

Out and About Pampered pets

■ Like many of us, through hard work or wealthy parents, the pets are pampered.

■ Appearances: Humans and pets alike appear at fan conventions. This year’s CatCon featured meet-and-greets with ‘Adventure Cat Leo’, among others.

■ Merchandise: The late Grumpy Cat’s worth is unknown, but it’s estimated she brought in up to $100M through appearances and merch.

■ Sponsored social posts: Loni Edwards, founder of The Dog Agency, told Vox that pets with 100K+ followers can net a few hundred bucks per post, but those with millions can score $15K per post.

■ Inheritance: Gunther VI’s wealth is supposedly via a trust left to his ancestor, Gunther III. However, when Gunther VI sold a mansion, it was but a “brilliant stunt” by Italy’s Gunther Corporation. In fact, the entire thing may be a hoax, some celebs, including Oprah Winfrey and late designer Karl Lagerfeld, have placed hefty sums in trusts to ensure their pets will be cared for after their deaths.

Track and lock

■ Lowe’s successfully tested a mechanism to track and lock items with low-cost radio frequency identification chips such that power tools and other equipment will not function if they are stolen.

Thefts executed by packs of robbers have garnered public attention during the crime wave of the past three years, with some retailers and convenience chains spending millions on new security measures or closing locations in dangerous cities.

3 things happening in US

■ There are three things that are happening in the US right now: First, the creation of enormous amounts of debt and the printing of a lot of money.

This results in inflation, which takes buying power away from people. Second, internal conflicts.

Political conflict between the left and the right, the haves and the have-nots, and people with different values. And third, a great power conflict on a global stage.

In 1945, the US had 80 per cent of the world’s gold, and America accounted for 50 per cent of the world’s economy and a monopoly on military power. And now that gap has narrowed.

Costly ice

■ In the winter of 1979, a powerful Chicago political dynasty began to collapse.

Michael A. Bilandic, a cog in Richard J. Daley’s political machine, lost the mayoral election in a stunning upset.

But there was a simple reason for the defeat: Bilandic didn’t clear the snow quickly enough.

After a forecast for a couple inches, a blizzard hit Chicago that January.

Buses and trains didn’t run for days, residents couldn’t find anywhere to park their cars, and plows took forever to reach neighbourhoods unless you were lucky enough to live on the same block as Bilandic. The lesson?

Don’t take snow lightly. Beyond closures and clogged roads, it can come with steep financial costs. According to a study from the Federal Highway Administration, the nation’s tab for snow and ice removal can be upwards of $4B per year.

Board games are back

■ If you are considering coming over to California for a holiday, then I have got a special deal for you.

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

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

Please mention ‘Melbourne Observer’ when you book to receive the ‘Special Rate of the Day’ for your advance bookings. Please contact: Jennifer at info@ramadaweho.com Happy Holidays, Gavin Wood

■ It’s an exciting time for board games. Over 3K new ones debut annually, per online forum Board Game Geek, with the global market estimated between $11B and $13.4B.

The space has seen a boom in recent years. Even before the pandemic, interest in venues like board game cafes was rising.

And through it, sales jumped as people looked for ways to connect at home. While the old classics still sell, smaller game-makers are having a moment, often leveraging TikTok to market their creations. Wingspan, a gorgeous game about bird-watching, was a bestseller on Amazon in 2022.

Pictured at the June GoSet lunch Ross D. Wyllie with Ramada sponsor, Alan Johnson.

Across Across Down Down

167. Argentina's ... Peron

168. Yellowish-brown pigment

169. Rush off

171. Nimble

172. Donor

175. Tribal emblem

176. Religious statue

179. Squirm in pain

180. Crowd brawl

182. Wine, ... spumante

184. West Indian music

185. Pop group, Bee ...

186. Kangaroo pouch

188. Germination pod

189. Gearwheel tooth

190. Sixty minutes

191. Crack army force (1,1,1)

193. US space organisation

194. Deal with

196. Cereal bowl

197. Trimmed of fat

198. Aroma

200. More scrumptious

205. Wrath

207. City roads

210. Gorged oneself

211. Last day of April

212. Amongst

213. Leading

214. Household fuel

216. Spoken exam

218. Hordes

219. Was obliged to pay

220. In so far (as)

224. Political stirrer

227. Adversaries

229. Optic organs 230. Valley 231. Happen 232. Mad Roman emperor

233. Data

235. Remove (tape) from VCR 237. You

239. Cheeky smile 241. Skewered meat

244. Great Bear constellation, ... Ma-

246. Scenery 249. Leer

Straight (route) 254. Charted 256. Scattered

258. Of long duration (3-3)

259. Cavalry spear

260. Vigilantly

263. Short period

264. Synagogue scholars 265. Make untidy (4,2) 267. Huts 270. Administer 271. Slid 272. Win 273. Nuclear agreement (4,3)

274. Small herring 277. Liberated 279. Graven image 281. Distributed (cards)

284. Sinks in middle 286. Ark builder

288. Luxuries

292. Power group

294. In present condition (2,2)

295. Fork spike

298. The Suez ...

300. English tennis champ, Fred ...

301. Gaze

303. Boats' spines

306. Thickly

308. Test run

309. Blemish

311. Chunkier (stew)

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315. Screen legend, Marilyn ...

316. Finance in advance

317. Honourably

318. Fond of, ... on

319. Nazi government, The Third ...

320. Nothing

321. Peevishness

322. Alcove 323. Moved furtively 324. Bed cover

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2. Lamented

3. Garden entrances

4. Brief

5. 12-months

6. Despoil

7. Nailfile (board)

8. Fasten (bolt)

9. Legendary kingdom, El ...

10. Take up again

11. Nearly

12. Robbery

13. Egg centres

14. Dress ribbons

15. Beef-cut for stock

16. Senseless

17. Disregard alarm clock (3,2)

18. Tick over 19. Elapse (2,2) 24. Glimpse 28. Work team 30. Irish sweater style 31. Identify 33. Weirder 35. Maxims 37. Windmill arm 38. Part of ear 40. Bridge-player's bid (2,6)

142. Capture spirit of

British military academy 145. Collects 151. Sack material 154. Spanish friend 156. Addicts 159. Conger or moray 164. Bustle 169. Battle 170. Large pitchers 173. Prickling 174. Baby birds of prey

Desist

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Firebugs

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Inventor

Weaponry

Carry-on (2-2)

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Charmer, ... fatale

Say

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London underground

Bump into

Prosecutor

Appearance

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America, ... Sam

Chile's tip, Cape ...

Singer's solo

Narrow bay

Quarrel 228. Swedish tennis ace (5,4)

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Radio hobbyist

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UK country

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278. Make bigger 280. Climb down 282. Compass point

283. Exist

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289. Euphoric drugs

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293. Part of shoe 296. Ward off 297. Stockings fibre 299. Not anybody (2-3) 302. Stun 304. Lodge deeply 305. Store for future use (3,2) 306. Fall

307. Subsequent 308. Anti-flood embankment 310. Door handle 312. ... of Capri 313. Peruse

Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Geoff’s induction

■ World renowned jazz double bassist

Geoff Kluke will be inducted into the AMC SA Music Hall Of Fame later this year.

Whilst being a long time Victorian, Geoff was formally from Adelaide and has worked alongside the worlds leading jazz musicians and singers throughout his career.

He has also been a tutor at the VCA, teaching both double and electric bass plus worked in television studio bands, numerous session work engagements including jingles and played in many groups along the way.

More info: www.geoffkluke.com

Punk’s Requiem

■ Singer-songwriter Daine Runnalls has released his new work continuing on from the numerous recordings he has produced in the past.

A Punk’s Requiem is a 10-track offering featuring a stella list of well known musicians who have previously worked with Daine.

More info at https://www.daine runnalls.com

Chris on air

■ Popular singer entertainer Chris Newman has scored an on-air gig at Gippsland FM 104.7.

Whilst just filling in at the moment, Chris hopes to secure a permanent time slot soon for his Almost Anything Goes show that will include music from a lot of local talent.

- Rob Foenander

Moulin Rouge castings in

■ The most famous cabaret in the world is back to Australia to hold castings in capital cities.

Eagerly awaited, the Moulin Rouge first casting outside Europe since COVID will take place in Australia under the expert eye of Janet Pharaoh, Artistic Director of the Moulin Rouge and assisted by Erik Sorensen, Resident Choreographer.

The artistic team who was last there in 2018, will travel to Australia to pick up new talents who will perform on the stage of the famous cabaret, which has been illuminating Paris since 1889.

Castings will be based on special requirements: strong classical dance training as well as criteria specific to the Moulin Rouge: minimum size (5'9” for girls and 6'1” for boys), well-balanced figure but also and mainly personality, charisma and the capacity to assimilate choreography.

Auditions will take place in July in seven different Australian cities and in August in New Zealand for one day.

After these auditions, the Moulin Rouge will welcome the chosen artists into the current show

‘Féerie' and its team of dancers.

The lucky dancers will travel to Paris for a month of rehearsals and will join the team of 80 artists, from 17 different nationalities. For many years, the artists from Australia have been the most represented nationality amongst the cast.

‘Féerie' is a .45 hour-long show

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Miss Janet Pharaoh started her career at the Moulin Rouge as a dancer in 1980. In 1997, she was appointed Ballet Mistress and then became Associate Artistic Director of the Moulin Rouge.

Auditions in Melbourne will be held at 1pm this Friday (July 7) at PW Dance Industry - Jessie Morris Hall, Devon Rd, Pascoe Vale. ★

After celebrating stellar reviews and a sold-out premiere season in Melbourne, Moulin Rouge The Musical will now return to the iconic Regent Theatre from August. anyone could ask for” THE AGE Winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in this musical mash-up extravaganza featuring over 70 songs including many of the iconic hits from the movie, as well as additions from Adele, Katy Perry, Sia, Beyonce, Rihanna and more.

A theatrical celebration of truth, beauty, freedom, and — above all — love, Moulin Rouge is more than a musical; it is a state of mind, say publicists.

The limited return show will be at the Regent Theatre.

● ● Moulin Rouge castings will be held on Friday.

■ The Neds Betting group has opened an early market for the Caulfield Cup, to be run on October 21st at the renovated track.

Caulfield returned to racing on June 24, after a second smaller track was established, inside the main track.

Before nominations for the Cup, Neds have opened, an interesting market for the big day.

They have put the former international horse, Without A Fight, on top of the betting, despite running a shocker in the Melbourne Cup.

Now with the powerful team of top trainer, Anthony Freedman and his son, Sam, he has however shown a fair bit.

Back on May 27, he won the Lord Mayor’s Cup over 1800 metres at Eagle Farm for the Freedman team, doing it in fine style.

He followed that up with a big win over 2200 metres in the Sky Racing, Q22, beating a good field including Nonconformist,and the good race mare, Duais, who showed a return to form.

Prior to his shocker in the Melbourne Cup, he had good form overseas.

On the second line of betting is the highly promising grey, White Marlin, in the care of Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, and who has had his colours lowered after a couple of big wins.

EARLY MARKET FOR CAULFIELD CUP Ted Ryan

ing of the popular jockey. Peter had battled Pancreatic Cancer for the past few years, unfortunately nothing could be done to help his sickness.

One of the nicest people you could ever meet, Peter rode seven Group One winners, the first of these on Rustic Dream in the Futurity Stakes at Caulfield.

He was also aboard the Bart Cummings trained Sirmione, who won the 2007 McKinnon Stakes, and the Australian Cup.

Peter gave it away the following year after a bad fall, and over the past two years he had battled the dreaded Cancer. We wish his son Beau, a top young rider, and his family our deepest sympathies.

Cox Plate cream

■ The Moonee Valley Racing Club have put out the welcome mat for yet another Japanese class horse to compete in the world’s number one weight-for-age, the Cox Plate.

He was beaten at his last two starts at Pakenham and Flemington.

I felt a couple of races he wasn’t suited to by the pace of the events.

He was beaten by the good stayer, Lunar Flare, in the Andrew Ramsden over 2800 metres.

On the next line is the highly promising threeyear-old colt, Kovalica, the New Zealand bred galloper with Chris Waller.

He was just too good for the opposition in the Queensland Derby over 2400 metres, the distance of the Caulfield Cup.

He is a strong looking colt, and will be four when competes in the Caulfield Cup. He is my early tip; I feel he is all-class.

An interesting possible starter is the Japanese star, Panthalassa , a winner of the 2022 Dubai, and the Saudi Cup, this year. He is now approaching seven years of age.

One that showed great form last season was the Chris Waller trained Francesco Guardia, who won the Moonee Valley Cup last year, and a good second in the Bart Cummings main event at Flemington.

He is by the great English entire, Frankel, and if he runs here will be hard to beat.

Another that has the whiz power about it is the Graeme Rogerson New Zealand, Sharp’ N’ Smart, who back on April 1 an fourth behind Major Beel in the ATC Australian Derby.

Prior to that he won the New Zealand Derby over 2400 metres.

The Graeme Begg trained seven-year-old mare, Lunar Flare, qualified for this year’s Melbourne Cup with a good win in the Andrew Ramsden over 2800 metres, and always gives of her best, and is a winner of nearly $2 million in stakemoney.

The Maher-Eustace trained Right You Are won the Mornington Cup in fine style to gain automatic entry into the Caulfield Cup, and has been a model of consistency.

back on June 30. He gained a start in the Caulfield Cup last year the day before the big event. Emissary was a surprise in the Melbourne last year, and later was unplaced in the Australian Cup.

Prepared by Mike Moroney, he is a consistent type, and could put in here again. The former New Zealander, Globe, now with Mick Price and Michael Price Junior was most impressive in winning the King’s Coronation Cup on Saturday May 6 and Sandown and there is a big rap on him. The four-year-old is unbeaten at four starts. And then there is the Melbourne Cup winner, Gold Trip, who is way down in the markets early, after running unplaced in the Sydney Cup.

Sad farewell

■ The death of former top jockey, Peter

They are pleased to announce that the winner of the Group One Takarazuka Kinen, will qualify for the Cox Plate.

Headlining the nominations for Japan’s first of two fan-voted All-Star Races during the Japanese racing season (the second being the Group One, Arima Kinen run in December), is 2022 Japanese Horse of the Year and current Longines World’s Best Racehorse, Equinox (Japan).

The Takarazuka Kinen provided a 2019 winner of the Ladbrokes Cox Plate , with Lys Gracieux (Japan) taking out the Japanese Group One in 2019 before heading to Melbourne and claiming Australia’s best race.

On that occasion she was ridden by Australian superstar jockey, Damian Lane, who has had great success riding in Japan.

MVRC Head of Racing, Charlotte Mills, said the Club was excited to work with the Japanese Racing Association to further commit a strong partnership of racing jurisdiction alliance.

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Anthony Freedman and son Sam. Racing Photos.

The now six-year-old by So You Think is one of the most consistent racing at this time. Last year’s Caulfield Cup winner, Durston, may go around again, but the latest we have on him is that he was fourth in a trial in Sydney

COLD AND WET DAY IN THE WIMMERA

■ A cold and wet day in the Wimmera on Monday June 26 didn’t deter connections when Horsham commenced the week with a neat program of nine events – the highlight being a double to Stawell trainer Chris Blake and Charlton reinsman Ryan Sanderson with stablemates Straight Up and Tic Tact winning their respective races.

Eight year old Modern Art-Problem Solved gelding Straight Up raced by Chris and a host of stable owners was successful in the 2200 metre Magnum Equine Pace paying massive odds of $71.00.

Given an easy time from gate two following the leader Kiwi Kalahari (gate three), Straight Up dashed home along the sprint lane to record a 3.3 metre margin from Joeys Hangover (one/ three) which ran home nicely in a mile rate of 201.9. Kiwi Kalahari held down third 2.3 metres away.

It was Straight Up’s first win since November last year at Hamilton. Tic Tact a 6Y0 Rocknroll Dance-Ideal Tact mare owned by the same connections landed the Zilco International Pace over 1700 metres.

Going forward from gate three to race uncovered outside Lightning Jash which flew away from outside the front line, Tic Tact gained cover when border hopper Dina Mo after being restrained to the rear from inside the second line was sent forward to race outside the leader midrace.

Angling wide on turning, Tic Tact ($7.00) ran home best to gain the day by 3.9 metres over Lightning Jash, with Rockella (three wide solo last lap) third 1.7 metres back. The mile rate 1-56.6.

■ Longlea duo Paul and Rebecca Morrissey’s handy home bred 4Y0 Wishing Stone-Canadian Dream mare Wish Upon A Dream driven by Michael Bellman snared the Mustad Australia Trotters Handicap over 2200 metres returning a mile rate of 2-05.2.

Given every opportunity one/one from 10 metres as Aunty Ethal led from the pole with Apex outside her, Wish Upon A Dream was momentarily left in the open after Apex was reluctant to run past the leader until turning.

Given full rein in the straight, Wish Upon A Dream ($2.15) raced away to score by an easy 14.8 metres over Sonarmi Joh (three pegs) out wide, with Apex giving all to finish third a head away.

■ Michael Bellman was to also chalk up a double after American Ideal-Arty Alice gelding Settebello ($8.00) was victorious in the 1700 metre West Side Sports Bar 3Y0 Maiden Pace when making his fourth race appearance.

Receiving the run of the race from gate two trailing first starter Keayang Snowman (gate five) which began brilliantly to lead, Settrbello was able to use the sprint lane in the straight to race clear and score by 2.6 metres from James Garner which had followed him all of the way from the extreme draw and looked a trifle unlucky when held up until well into the straight. Keayang Snowman held third 2.3 metres back. The mile rate 1-59.5.

■ Dunnstown’s David Murphy a regular at most Horsham meetings landed the Worlds Best Hoof Oil Pace over 2200 metres with 8Y0 Major In Art-Artesian Lover gelding Loyola Golf.

Raced by wife Erin, Loyola Golf did all of the wok in the race parked outside the pacemaker and favourite Leica Buddy (gate two) before drawing away on turning to greet the judge 4.5 metres in advance of Pickle It (one/ one) and Micton Mouse which trailed the leader finishing 2.5 metres back. The mile rate 2-00.5.

Tuesday racing

■ Shepparton was Tuesday’s venue with a massive eleven race card and Cranbourne based ex-Kiwi trainer/driver Kyle Cameron’s Sportswriter-Smoken Su colt Smoken Ace was a tough victor of the Cottrells Electrical 2Y0 Pace over 2190 metres and in doing so, brought up two wins in succession on the KIalla circuit.

Taken back at the start from outside the front line to settle at the rear as the heavily supported Our Roku on debut led from gate five, Smoken Ace was sent forward uncovered prior to the bell.

Despite doing it tough for the final circuit,

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■ away. The mile rate 2-02.3.

■ Melton (Harkness) trainer Joe Pace and very much in-form reinsman son Adrian snared a double on the night with American IdealWestgate Chick gelding Ideal Son landing the Xmas In July 21st July 2Y0 & 3Y0 Pace over 1609 metres and Hurrikane Kingcole-Neopolitan Franco gelding Hurricane Franco the 2100 metre AC Air 3Y0 Pace.

Ideal Son after a sweet one/one trip from gate five trailed The More You Bet which had been three wide throughout forward approaching the home turn and when eased wide on turning, finished best to register a half head margin over Time To Torque (four pegs) which flashed late when angling wide in the straight.

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Smoken Ace was equal to the task and recorded a most impressive 6.4 metre margin over Our Roku which offered no resistance. Tick A Loch (four pegs) ran on late for third two metres away. The mile rate 1-59.6.

■ Torrumbarry part-owner/trainer Faye

McEwan’s most honest 5Y0 Skyvalley-Misty Elle gelding Watch And Act notched up his ninth success by taking the Your Sold Real Estate Trotters Handicap over 2190 metres.

Driven as usual by Josh Duggan who rarely makes an error, Watch An Act after a brilliant beginning from 20 metres settled one/one in the moving line as Firengrace led from barrier two, before handing over to Partytime (10m) three wide from the outset hitting the back straight on the first occasion.

Dropping the trail the leader at the bell after Firengrace galloped, Watch And Act was able to utilize the sprint lane on turning to prevail by a head over Partytime returning a mile rate of 205.6. Berriesandcherries after racing exposed all of the way from outside the front line was a courageous third 2.6 metres away.

■ Shelbourne trainer Kate Hargreaves once again combined with Heathcote’s Shannon O’Sullivan to land the 1690 metre Jarvis Delahey Contractors Pace with Boak, a 6Y0 gelded son of Village Jolt and Moriva who in winning chalked up his 6th success in 55 outings.

Beginning fast from gate four to cross Ringer Russ inside him, Boak was rated to perfection and after kicking clear on turning, just lasted by a nose from Ringer Russ which came late after extricating off his back. Polemarker Killara Insanity was third along the sprint lane 2.3 metres back after following the pair. The mile rate 157.5.

■ Doreen trainer John Yeomans and Mark Pitt snared the Saddleworld Shepparton Pace over 2190 metres with home bred Rock N Roll Heaven-Frisky Risky Rita 4Y0 mare Leave Your Hat On but not before giving her supporters a scare after galloping in the score up.

Pacing at the dispatch point, Leave Your Hat On began fast from gate four to lead throughout and easily account for Prickle Patch (three pegs) and Jacksboy off a three wide trail last lap. The margins 14 by 4.5 metres in a mile rate of 1-58.

At Geelong

■ Geelong raced on Wednesday and what a night it was for the Bacchus Marsh/Parwan area providing five winners on the program. Hopetoun Park trainer Chris Mifsud opened the program by taking the Sulky App – The Future of Form Maiden Pace over 1609 metres with lightly raced 4Y0 Sportswriter-Rocknroll Rama gelding Sportsrama.

Driven by Gisborne based Darren Pace, Sportsrama (gate five) settled momentarily one/ one on the back of Trinity Beach Girl which was eased to three pegs as polemarker Tipping Line on debut ran along.

Left in the open at the bell, Sportsrama dashed away to lead by a big margin prior to the home turn when the pacemaker capitulated and although tiring rapidly in the straight, just lasted to prevail by a half head from Letsdancetilldawn (four pegs which had extricated wide in the last lap).

Village Rhythm (four wide last lap from four back in the running line) was third 2.6 metres

The More You Bet was gigantic in finishing third 4.6 metres back. The mile rate 1-59.4. Hurrikane Franco came from three back in the running line to follow Guest Artist ahead of him three wide into the final bend and exploded in the straight to record a 3.6 metre victory over Young Bluey (one/one home turn) after weaving in between runners from the tail. Guest Artist was third 5.3 metres back. The mile rate 158.9.

■ Parwan owner/trainer Jaime Madruga’s honest mare No Win No Worries, a 5Y0 daughter of A Rocknroll Dance and Onedins Courage chalked up her 10th victory at start 66 when successful in the 2100 metre Searoad Ferries Pace.

Driven by James Herbertson in a classic exhibition, No Win No Worries after flying away from gate six trailed the leader Roryville which also began very quickly from gate five.

In a strung out field, ‘Herbie’ waited and waited even though he had the opportunity to ease off the leaders back approaching the final bend before utilizing the sprint lane to gain the day by 1.4 metres over Roryville in a rate of 157.8. Female Assassin ran her usual honest race for third 6.6 metres back after following the pair.

■ When you're hot you're hot and Parwan owner/trainer Paul Parsons who stables at the Madruga property, landed the West End Real Estate Pace over 2100 metres with 4Y0 For A Reason-Esthers Light mare Our Bella Lucia with Cody Rauchenberger in the sulky returning a mile rate of 1-59.7.

Starting from gate two on the second line as polemarker Snow Hunter led, Our Bella Lucia settled three back in the outer. Commencing a forward three wide move in the last lap, Our Bella Lucia finished on best in the straight to blouse Spacewriter along the sprint lane off the back of the leader by a half head only. Snow Hunter held third a head away in a thrilling finish.

■ Another Parwan winner was Philip Chircop’s promising Always B Miki-Just Look At Me 4Y0 mare Just Miki in the 2100 metre Devcon Properties Pace.

Raced by staunch stable client John Dorrington, Just Miki having start number 12 and second this season was driven by Melton’s Josh Dickie and began like a rocket from outside the front line to lead easily from polemarker Shady Dancer.

Ambling around at her leisure with no pressure being applied, Just Miki scored by 2.4 metres from Shady Dancer which used the sprint lane to no avail.

Heavily supported second elect Lady Lagertha (three pegs from gate two) ran on late for third 4.7 metres away when taken wide on the home turn. The mile rate 2-02.6.

It was the second leg of a double for Dickie who piloted Teesdale trainer Paul Warnock’s 4Y0 Lawman-Packed Up Early gelding Im Above The Law to victory in the Team Zav 4th August Trotters Handicap.

Kilmore events

■ Another entertaining meeting was held at Kilmore trots on Thursday June 29 with a 10 race program taking place with the local area figuring prominently on the night winning seven including three and a quinella to the Ben Yole team.

■ Monegeetta trainer David Miles combined with Cranbourne based reinsman Nick Beale aboard Downbytheseaside-Soho New York gelding Rockaway Beach in the 2180 metre Hip

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■ Wednesday – Shepparton, Thursday –Kilmore, Friday – Maryborough & Mildura, Saturday – Kilmore, Sunday – Stawell, Monday – Yarra Valley, Tuesday – Shepparton.

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Pocket Workwear 3Y0 Maiden. Always in the leading division one/one and one/two from gate three as stablemate Roseanne Ruby went forward from gate four to pilot the field, Rockaway Beach was badly held up in the final circuit after Barney Bill made a sharp forward move from the rear to lead on turning.

Finally extricated four wide in the home straight, Rockaway Beach sprouted wings to blouse a game Barney Bill by a half head right on the line, with John Vincent after trailing the leader third 2.5 metres away after using the sprint lane. The mile rate 2-02.9.

■ The first of the Ben Yole trio to score was 9Y0 gelding Village Jolt-My Lady Macray gelding Nifty Jolt who landed the Jet Roofing Pace Final over 1690 metres in a rate of 1-59.5.

Third in his heat a week earlier, Nifty Jolt on this occasion flew away from outside the front line with James Herbertson in the sulky to lead and was never headed, reaching the wire 1.9 metres ahead of stablemate Safe Jewels (second last week) which raced outside him to snare the quinella. Heat winner Crafty Old Fox used the sprint lane after trailing the winner to be third 1.5 metres back.

■ Next to arrive was 7Y0 Blissful HallDancewithjodi gelding Yoursnmine in the 2180 metre Beraldo Coffee Pace. Driven by Taylor Yule, Yoursnmine settled three pegs trailing both the leader Sheiswatching (gate five) and polemarker Milliondollarkiss.

Taken four wide on turning, Yoursnmine ran home best to prevail by 3.6 metres over Sheiswatching in a rate of 2-00.8. Milliondollarkiss was third along the sprint lane 1.3 metres away.

■ Seven year old Four Starzzz Shark-Illustrator stallion Image Of Starzzz brought up the treble when leading throughout from the pole with ‘Herbie’ aboard to easily take the C&M Build Group Pace over 2180 metres in 2-00.9, accounting for Bronski Moment along the sprint lane from three pegs, with Madam Auckland one/two third 4.1 metres away.

■ Lancefield’s ‘Rocket’ Rod Petroff was in the winners stall following the victory of 5Y0 Safari-Major Babe gelding Francesco in the 1690 metre Carlton & United Breweries Pace. Enjoying a cosy passage from gate four trailing the poleline pacemaker Momentum Swing, Francesco used the sprint lane to gain the day by 4.3 metres from the leader, with Ima Popstar (three pegs) also used the sprint lane for third a half head away. The mile rate 1-57.9.

■ Ex-Kiwi trainer/driver Kyle Marshall is going great guns since crossing the Tasman and quality American Ideal-Lusty Mac colt Son Of Mac making his first appearance in Oz was ultra impressive in the 1690 metre Buds & Branches Florist Pace.

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JAYCO Off Road Caravan

22ft Silverline Outback. Immaculate Condition. Loads of extras including suspension, reversing camera, heatung/AC, TV, queen bed, solar panels, full ensuite, awning, satellite dish, full kitchen, fresh water tanks, more. As new. Inspect at Alexandra. $73,000. 0427 042 764. T-AA

LOUNGE SUITE. ‘Fler’ Modular 6 Seater L-shaped Corner Unit with Fluro Light Sand Colour, would suit large room or Man Cave. EC. $200. Endeavour Hills. 0468 954 177.F-I

MARBLE TOP Coffee Table. Solid. EC. $50. Frankston. 0488 062 837.

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MOTOR. Electric ½ HO 1440 RPM Split Phase 5/ 8” Dia. Shaft with inbuilt overload protection. Brooke Crompton. Older but good quality in GWO,. $35. Carrum. 0408 331 699.

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SEWING MACHINE. Vintage (two). Werthiem brand. Average Cond. $100. Wandong. 0418 399 261.

STOCK SADDLE. Davidson. Near new. With all accessories. GC. $500. Broadford. 0429 951 862. O-R

SUNBEAM 4-in-1 Air Fryer and Oven Model AFP 5000 BK. In box. Instructions. Never used. $250 ONO. Wantirna South. 0438 299 285. N-Q

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TANDEM TRAILER. 10’ x 5’, all steel construction, lights, brakes all in good working order. Made by Forest Hill Trailers. GC. $2000. Croydon. 9726 8513.F-I

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VACUUM. Shark Rotator Upright With all accessories. Instruction guide. Mop shark steam pocket guide book. EC. $370. Eltham. 0404 7151 151. X-DD

WALKER. VGC. $40. Mill Park. 9436 8935.

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SCORES FROM WEEKEND MATCHES

■ Victorian Amateur Football Association Premier Men’s. Collegians 20.9 (129) d University Blues 4.5 (29). Old Brighton

15.10 (100) d Old Haileybury 14.6 (90). Old Scotch 13.13 (91) d Old Melburnians 6.4 (40). Old Xaverians 20.14 (134) d Caulfield

Grammarians 6.3 (39). University Blacks v St Kevins.

Premier Men’s Reserves. Old Xaverians d Caulfield Grammarians (forfeit). Collegians

12.11 (83) sd University Blacks 3.6 (24). Old Brighton 10.14 (74) d Old Haileybury 5.5 (35). Old Scotch 13.5 (83) d Old Melburnians 5.3 (33). University Blacks v St Kevins.

Premier B Men’s. St Bede’s/Mentone Tigers 9.15 (69) d Beaumaris 7.15 (57). Old Geelong 9.5 (59) d Fitzroy 7.6 (48). Old rinity

13.17 (95) d Monash Blues 7.7 (49). De La Salle 14.15 (99) d AJAX 10.7 (67). St Bernards 13.17 (95) d Williamstown CYMS 13.4 (82).

Premier B Men’s Reserves. St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers 13.7 (85) d Beaumaris 7.1 (43). Fitzroy 12.6 (78) d Old Geelong 4.4 (28). Old Trinity 10.6 (66) d Monash Blues

7.8 (50). De La Salle 9.16 (70) d AJAX 5.2 (32). St Bernards 14.11 (95) d Williamstown CYMS 8.11 (59).

Premier C Men’s. Old Camberwell Grammarians 15.7 (97) d Old Carey 9.7 (61). Mazenod OC 15.14 (104) d Ormond 3.9 (27). Parkdale Vultures 14.6 (90) d Marcellin OC

8.15 (63). PEGS 11.16 (82) d Hampton Rovers 9.7 (61). Old Ivanhoe Grammarians: Bye.

Premier C Men’s Reserves. Old Caery

15.9 (99) d Old Camberwell Grammarians

10.7 (67). Mazenod OC 9.4 (58) d Ormond

4.5 (29). Marcellin OC v Parkdale Vultures. PEGS 16.14 (110) d Hampton Rovers 5.2 (32). Old Ivanhoe Grammarians: Bye.

Division 1 Men’s. Prahran 13.11 (89) d Ivanhoe 4.12 (25). Glen Eira 10.11 (71) d

UHS-VU 8.15 (63). Therry Penola 12.14 (86)

d West Brunswick 2.8 (20). Oakleigh 12.18 (90) d Kew 7.10 (52). Preston Bullants 12.9 (81) d Old Peninsula 8.13 (61).

Division 1 Men’s Reserves. West Bruns-

wick 24.13 (157) d Therry Penola 2.4 (16).

Prahran 16.24 (120) d Ivanhoe 1.1 (7). UHS-

VU 8.5 (53) d Glen Eira 5.5 (35). Kew 12.9 (81) d Oakleigh 3.7 (25). Preston Bullants

14.9 (93) d Old Peninsula 5.4 (34).

Division 2 Men’s. Brunswick 17.7 (109)

d Aquinas 4.6 (30). Old Paradians 6.13 (49)

drew with St Mary’s Salesian 7.7 (49).

Parkside 11.11 (77) d South Melbourne Districts 8.7 (55). Old Yarra Cobras 13.13 (91)

d Whitefriars 8.12 (60). MHSOB 125.16 (106)

d Bulleen-Templestowe 9.11 (65).

Division 2 Men’s Reserves. Brunswick

14.12 (96) d Aquinas 0.5 (5). Old Paradians

17.13 115) d St Mary’s Salesian 4.1 (25).

Parkside 4.6 (30) d South Melbourne Districts

2.10 (22). Whitefriars 14.9 (93) d Old Yarra Cobras 4.4 (28). MHSOB 15.9 (109) d

Bulleen Templestowe 11.4 (70).

Division 3 Men’s. Canterbury 8.7 (55) d Wattle Park 4.9 (33). Elsternwick 26.31 (187)

d Swinburne University 3.2 (20). Richmond

Central v Hawthorn. Power House 20.22 (142)

d La Trobe University 3.3 (21).

Division 3 Men’s Reserves. Canterbury

16.6 (102) d Wattle Park 3.6 (24). Elsternwick 14.10 (94) d Swinburne University 5.0 (40). Power House 20.16 (136) d La Trobe University 1.5 (11). Richmond Central 8.9 (57) d Hawthorn 7.9 (51).

Division 4 Men’s. Box Hill North 29.22 (196) d Eley Park 6.16 (52). St John’s 13.12 (90) d Masala 11.10 (76). North Brunswick

17.17 (119) d Albert Park 4.5 (29).

Division 4 Men’s Reserves. Box Hill North 17.11 (113) d Eley Park 11.5 (71). St John’s 15.8 (108) d Masala 11.3 (69). North Brunswick 8.9 (57) d Albert Park 8.7 (55).

■ Eastern Football Netball League. Premier Division. Seniors. East Ringwood 10.12 (72) d South Croydon 10.7 (67). Balwyn 15.8 (98) d Blackburn 7.6 (48). Berwick 9.13 (67)

d Norwood 3.11 (29). Park Orchards 14.11 (95) d Doncaster East 9.11 (65). Doncaster East 9.11 (65) d Noble Park 3.5 (23). Vermont v Rowville.

Division 1. Bayswater 19.12 (126) d Lily-

dale 1.5 (11). Beaconsfield 10.6 (66) d

Croydon 6.8 (44). Montrose 10.6 (66) d Mitcham 9.6 (60). North Ringwood 15.12 (102) d Mooroolbark 8.8 (56). South Belgrave

13.16 (94) d Wantirna South 8.5 (53).

Division 2 Seniors. Heathmont 14.4 (88)

d Ringwood 3.8 (26). East Burwood 7.6 (48)

d The Basin 5.4 (34). Mulgrave 21.5 (131) d Knox 12.15 (87). Boronia 12.13 (85) d

Waverley Blues 8.6 (54). Templestowe 15.15 (105) d Upper Ferntree Gully 4.9 (33).

Division 3 Seniors. Fairpark 7.8 (50) d

Warrandyte 7.3 (45). Silvan 12.15 (87) d

Coldstream 9.10 (64). Donvale 21.13 (139)

d Whitehorse Pioneers 8.6 (54). Ferntree Gully

13.6 (84) d Oakleigh District 10.7 (67).

Division 4 Seniors. Chirnside Park v

Croydon North MLOC. Kilsyth 21.15 (141) d

Scoresby 6.5 (41). Surrey Park 16.15 (111)

d Forest Hill 4.3 (27). Nunawading: Bye.

■ Essendon District Football League.

Premier Division. Pascoe Vale 18.8 (116)

d Aberfeldie 9.7 (61). East Keilor 12.10 (82)

d Greenvale 11.6 (72). Keilor 24.19 (163) d Airport West 11.5 (71). Avondale Heights 14.7 (91) d Maribyrnong Park 11.8 (74). Strathmore

22.11 (143) d Essendon Doutta Stars 4.2 (26).

Division 1. Craigieburn 14.8 (92) d Tulla-

marine 9.15 (69). West Coburg 18.16 (124)

d Hillside 5.5 (35). Keilor Park 8.11 (59) d Glenroy 6.7 (43). St Albans 11.11 (77) d Roxburgh Park 9.12 (66). Deer Park 13.11 (89)

d Moonee Valley 12.5 (77). Rupertswood 19.14

(128) d Westmeadows 12.6 (78).

Division 2. Hadfield 9.11 (65) d Northern Saints 7.11 (53). Coburg Districts 7.8 (50) d

Burnside Heights 5.12 (42). Oak Park 27.19

(181) d Sunbury Kangaroos 8.9 (57). Taylors Lakes 25.16 (166) d East Sunbury 1.8 (14).

■ Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League. Division 1 Seniors. Langwarrin 10.8 (68) d Bonbeach 8.8 (56). Dro-

mana 17.10 (112) d Rosebud 3.2 (20).

Frankston YCW 16.18 (114) d Frankston

Bombers 8.6 (54). Mt Eliza 12.8 (80) d Red Hill 6.17 (53). Pines 13.15 (93) d Sorrento 13.7 (85).

Division 1 Reserves. Langwarrin 17.17

(119) d Bonbeach 3.4 (22). Dromana 7.9 (51)

d Rosebud 6.2 (38). Frankston YCW 8.10 (58)

d Frankston Bombers 6.2 (38). Red Hill 10.14

(74) d Mt Eliza 2.4 (16). Pines 9.14 (68) d Sorrento 4.7 (31).

Division 1 Under 19s. Langwarrin 5.9

(39) d Bonbeach 3.4 (22). Dromana 19.23

(137) d Rosebud 0.0 (0). Mt Eliza 7.4 (46) d Red Hill 4.9 (33). Frankston Bombers, Pines: Bye.

Division 2 Seniors. Pearcedale 14.12

(96) d Chelsea 11.13 (79). Hastings 7.13 (55)

d Crib Point 7.12 (54). Devon Meadows 13.12

(90) d Somerville 9.5 (59). Edithvale-

Aspendale 15.9 (99) d Karingal 2.11 (23).

Mornington 20.19 (139) d Tyabb 13.8 (86).

Seaford 25.12 (162) d Rye 9.17 (71).

Division 2 Reserves. Chelsea 8.9 (57) d

Pearcedale 6.9 (45). Crib Point 7.2 (44) d

Hastings 5.6 (36). Somerville 5.7 (37) d De-

von Meadows 4.4 (28). Edithvale-Aspendale 8.5 (53) d Karingal 3.8 (26). Mornington 18.16

(124) d Tyabb 2.6 (18). Seaford 24.7 (151) d

Rye 2.3 (15).

Division 2 Under 19s. Somerville 9.9

(63) d Devon Meadows 2.4 (16). Edithvale-

Aspendale 10.4 (64) d Karingal 5.10 (40).

Mornington 88 d Mt Eliza 37. Seaford 12.8

(80) d Rye 2.2 (14). Hastings, Pearcedale: Bye.

■ Northern Football Netball League. Di-

vision 1 Seniors. Hurstbridge 19.13 (127)

d Banyule 15.7 (97). Macleod 12.21 (93) d

West Preston Lakeside 10.10 (70). Montmorency 11.18 (84) d Greensborough 8.6 (54).

Heidelberg 14.14 (98) d Whittlesea 5.6 (36).

North Heidelberg 10.10 (70) d Bundoora 7.11 (53).

Division 1 Reserves. Banyule 4.10 (34)

d Hurstbridge 4.9 (33). Macleod 13.10 (88)

d West Preston-Lakeside 10.14 (74). Montmorency 9.20 (74) d Greensborough 7.5 (47).

Heidelberg 7.15 (57) d Whittlesea 5.3 (33).

North Heidelberg 21.19 (145) d Bundoora 3.3 (23).

Division 1 Under 19.5. Eltham 9.14 (68)

d Banyule 9.11 (65). West Preston-Lakeside

17.10 (112) d North Heidelberg 8.12 (60). Heidelberg 10.7 (67) d Greensborough 1 5.11 (41). Bundoora 7.6 (48) d Montmorency 5.5 (35).

Division 2 Seniors. Northcote Park 16.11 (107) d Lower Plenty 3.6 (24). Watsonia 9.17 (71) d Panton Hill 7.11 (53). Eltham 12.10 (82) d St Mary’s 9.13 (67). Diamond Creek

17.22 (124) d Epping 3.4 (22). Thomastown

16.14 (110) d South Morang 8.6 (54).

Division 2 Reserves. Northcote Park

6.16 (52) d Lower plenty 6.3 (39). Watsonia

16.14 (110) d Panton Hill 13.7 (85). Eltham

11.11 (77) d St Mary’s 4.6 (30). Diamond Creek 16.9 (105) d Epping 9.1 (55). Thomastown 6.14 (50) d South Morang 2.12 (24).

Division 2 Under 19.5. Watsonia 10.19 (79) d Lower Plenty 8.3 (51). Diamond Creek

10.6 (66) d St Mary’s 6.7 (43). South Morang

11.12 (79) d Laurimar 4.8 (32).

Division 3 Seniors. Old Eltham Collegians

14.17 (101) d Lalor 5.4 (34). Kinglake 11.16 (82) d Kilmore 4.7 (31). Laurimar 10.14 (74)

d Mernda 6.6 (42). Heidelberg West 15.7 (97)

d Fitzroy Stars 8.9 (57). Reservoir: Bye.

Division 3 Reserves. Old Eltham Collegians 13.22 (100) d Lalor 6.5 (41). Kinglake

5.4 (34) d Kilmore 2.10 22). Laurimar 17.6 (108) d Mernda 10.5 (65). Heidelberg West

10.10 (70) d Fitzroy Stars 5.3 (33). Reservoir: Bye.

Division 3 Under 19.5. Greensborough

2, Kilmore bye. Hurstbridge 13.7 (85) d Mernda 9.9 (63). Macleod 7.14 (56) d

Banyule/Heidelberg West 7.8 (50). Thomastown 25.22 (172) d Panton Hill 0.1 (1).

■ Outer East. Premier Division Seniors. Narre Warren 15.18 (108) d Pakenham 6.7 (43). Upwey-Tecoma 17.10 (122) d OlindaFerny Creek 13.15 (93). Woori Yallock 14.9 (93) d Monbulk 10.10 (70). Mt Evelyn 8.10 (58) d Wandin 7.15 (57). Gembrook-Cockatoo: Bye.

Premier Division Reserves. Narre Warren 13.14 (92) d Pakenham 3.3 (21). UpweyTecoma 17.14 (116) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 1.2 (8). Monbulk 15.11 (101) d Woori Yallock 1.5 (11). Wandin 5.5 (35) d Mt Evelyn 3.4 (22). Gembrook-Cockatoo: Bye.

Division 1 Seniors. Emerald 11.15 (81)

d Berwick Springs 7.14 (56). Healesville 9.9 (63) d Belgrave 4.8 (32). Officer 13.8 986) d Seville 8.14 (62). Hallam: Bye.

Division 1 Reserves. Emerald 7.7 (49) d Berwick Springs 4.7 (31). Healesville 5.8 (38) d Belgrave 1.5 (11). Officer 15.22 (112) d Seville 5.1 (31). Hallam: Bye.

Division 2 Seniors. Powelltown 13.14 (92) d Yarra glen 12.6 (78). WarburtonMillgrove 11.8 (74) d Alexandra 9.8 (62). Broadford 15.19 (109) d Yarra Junction 9.11 (65).

Division 2 Reserves. Powelltown 14.15 (99) d Yarra Glen 1.7 (13). Warburton-Millgrove 9.10 (64) d Alexandra 4.0 (24). Broadford 16.13 (109) d Yarra junction 3.3 (21).

■ Southern Football Netball League. Division 1 Seniors. Port Melbourne Colts 8.18 (66) d Chelsea Heights 7.9 (51). Mordialloc

13.5 (83) d St Paul’s McKinnon 11.10 (76).

Springvale Districts 20.24 (144) d St Kilda City 4.4 (28). Cranbourne Eagles 17.10 (122) d Dingley 5.4 (34). Cheltenham 13.12 (90) d Bentleigh 8.10 (58).

Division 2 Seniors. Doveton Doves 9.5 (59) d East Brighton 6.14 (50). Murrumbeena

9.7 (61) d Caulfield Bears 8.8 (56). Highett

10.13 (73) d Black Rock 6.6 (42).

Keysborough v Skye. Hampton Park 7.12 (54) d East Malvern 2.12 (24).

Division 3 Seniors. Heatherton 15.11 (101) d Clayton 6.4 (40). Ashwood 13.14 (92) d Lyndhurst 8.8 (56). Frankston Dolphins 9.16 (70) d Carrum Patterson Lakes 8.7 (55). Endeavour Hills 19.14 (128) d Narre South Saints 11.1 (67).

Division 4 Seniors. South Mornington

21.15 (141) d Lyndale 6.3 (39). Dandenong

29.19 (193) d Doveton Eagles 4.6 (30). Hampton 13.7 (85) d Moorabbin Kangaroos 9.13 (67).

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ARIES: (March 21- April 20)

Lucky Colour: Peach

Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 3.4.5.6. Lotto Numbers: 1,14,23,34,43,6, Some frustrating times ahead when you are not sure if you are going or coming. Other peoples moods seem to affect your plans. Also keep a clear head and be deter- mined.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20)

Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 7,8,4,5, Lotto Numbers: 6,8,3,42,23,31, You could be having problems in convincing people that you really are interested in something. Travel plans should be well in the pipeline if not yours then someone close.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 8,9,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 8,2,13,34,45,22, You could be very lucky with someone born under the sign of Aries. Good period for real estate and property matters. Keep an eye out for something special in the fashion business.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: Mauve Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 7,8,9,4, Lotto Numbers: 7,8,12,23,34,45, Someone born under your sign could be very lucky this period. Also love life should blossom and many could meet the love of their lives. Business and career should go well.

LEO: (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 7,8,4,3, Lotto Numbers: 5,7,12,23,34,41, Could be reunions with people ho have been away fro a long time. Some news from far away could make you feel like travel. Love life improvements could help you to overcome something.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 8,9,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,14,23,34,45,11, You could become involved in something completely new and interesting. Financial improvements and more chances of earning money and helping out someone at the same time.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23)

Lucky Colour: Orange

Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 8,9,1,4,

Lotto Numbers: 6,8,23,34,44,12

You could be the one to help someone in trouble and this could be very helpful for you too. Better vibes in your love life and an increase in your financial returns coming up.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 7,8,1,3,

Lotto Numbers: 1,6,23,35,34,4, A time when silence is golden and too much loose talk will get you into trouble. People are not really interested in your opinions during this period. Someone special could attract our attention.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20)

Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Sunday

Racing Numbers: 6,8,3,2, Lotto Numbers: 2,7,13,35,41,11, Over emotionalising will not help you in your endeavours. Do not let anyone talk you into anything. Yourbest bet is to stay with the safe family environment as much as possible.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19)

Lucky Colour: Dark Blue

Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 6,3,4,5

Lotto Numbers: 1,5,23,34,41,22, Thinking of the past will not help you best to concen- trate on the future. Your domestic situation should be much happier and some could be starting a family. You could be interested in self improvement of some kind.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19)

Lucky Colour: Fawn

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 7,9,3,1,

Lotto Numbers: 1,15,23,34,35,44, Thjis period will be a busy one in all aspects- social invitations should be accepted now. Some happy surprises in store. You could be of great help to someone in trouble.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 1,5,2,3,

Lotto Numbers: 1,5,23,21,29,33, A very lucky period in money matters and also a period of opportunities in career matters. But you have to curb that spendthrift feeling or you could find yourself in a predicament.