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Climate action at Yarra
■ Yarra Council says it is working to reduce its own emissions and supporting its community to create change through taking climate action. It is using a new look ‘Take Climate Action’ initiative wshich it claims has inspiration and resources to help change. The Council seeks for local people to: ■ Make lifestyle changes to cut individual and household carbon footprints, including changes such as switching to 100 per cenmt renewable energy and choosing plant-based foods. ■ Join with others to create change by be part of the movement asking decision makers for stronger climate policies and action. ■ Help people in the community prepare for and manage the impacts of climate change. Yarra Council says it was one of the first local governments in the world to declare a climate emergency. “Our declaration recognised the planet’s climate is already too hot and that effort is needed across all levels of government, businesses and communities to address the cli-
mate crisis. Now, more than 2000 jurisdictions across 34 countries representing more than one billion people worldwide, have declared a climate emergency. Yarra Council has a long history of climate action, and the work underway is guided by its Climate Emergency Plan: ■ Getting off gas by electrifying 10 Council-operated small buildings, with a further 10 buildings in progress. By 2030, the buildings will be completely gas-free and fully electric. ■ All of its buildings are powered by 100 per cent renewable electricity from nearly 3000 solar panels on 38 council buildings and by purchasing renewable electricity ■ Reducing the organisation’s total carbon emissions by more than 70 per cent since 2008-09 ■ Maintaining itsstatus as a certified carbon neutral organisation since 2012 ■ Continuing to create and improve cycling paths including safe, separated bike lanes ■ Planting more trees ■ Creating climate adapted green spaces by harvesting more stormwater to maintain our parks
Court Lists Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division. Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, November 17 Afuhaamangro, David Agrawal, Saket Austin, Alhira Bader-Mcdowell, Jeromy Balazo, Ari Batey, Megan Beattie, Russell Benedykt, Naomi Bernard, Adriana Bjorksten, Steven Leslie Black, Chris Bradford, Jarryd Burton, Alexander Campbell, William Ciecholinksi, Peter Cummins, Liam Cyclic Maintence Pty Ltd De Zwart, Reilly Deng, Solomon Dewes, Timothy Dib, Andrew Dihm, Adrian Donsky, Joshua Dreimanis, John Elbanna, Wael Fitton, Glenn Fitzsimon, John Fleming, Andrew Georgiou, Jodie Lee Gerards, Lisa Green, Mark Gregory, Taylor Gueit, Clifford Gunasekera, Janaranjana Gutnick, Issac Hajdinjak, Daniel Hanzalik, Geoffrey Hartwig, Luke Helle, Tristan Hindle, Geoffrey Huynh, Van Islam, Kazi James, Scott Jawadi, Khalid Kakar, Kamilla Kann, Madeline Karazisis, Stephen Karbylil, Hamed Karisson, Andrew Khorshaduzzaman, Khorshaduzzaman Klagsbrun, Simcha Kohout, Michael Antony Krake, Cathryn Frances
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Davis stakes claim
● David Davis MLC ■ Kew MLA Tim Smith’s drink-drive accident had the unintended effect of pressing the fast-forward button on Victorian Liberal politics. Smith was forced to abandon hopes of being re-selected for the seat, and other politicians have been forced to show their hands. Last Friday (Nov. 12) was the deadline for pre-selection for a number of State seats, and senior Liberal David Davis was forced to show his hand in nominating for the Kew seat, signalling his intention to leave his Southern Metro seat in the Upper House. It means that David Davis has indicated that he wants the Lower House seat, probably to be a contender for the Liberal leadership if Matthew Guy fails at the November 2022 State Election. Davis would be aged 64 at the State Election due to be held in November 2026. ■ Trivia footnote: Davis’s wife is Leanne Mercer, former producer of Bert Newton’s Good Morning Australia. More recently she has been producer of the Nine Network’s Postcards.
Flushed out
■ A number of other challenges in the Liberal chain of commend were revealed when pre-selection nominations closed on Friday. Former Federal politician Chris Crewther wants the Mornington seat held by David Morris. Gembrook MLA Brad Battin, who made his own leadership ambitions apparent earlier this year is being challenged by Matthew Kean. Former State Opposition Leader Michael O’Brien is being opposed for his Malvern seat by Virginia Wallace, a former director of Tennis Victoria, and with a business CV that includes NAB, AMP and BHP. Another opponent is councillor Alex Lew., Brighton MLA James Newbury is under challenge. So is Forest Hill MLA Neil Angus (from Nick McGowan, a Matthew Guy mate).
Report for Dan
■ Has City of Darebin Councillor Emily Dimitriadis been the author of a report to Premier Dan Andrews about concerns of how the majority Greens are running the local municipality? Does a report ask tough questions about the peformance review and bonus paid to Darebin City heavyweight CEO Sue Wilkinson?
Protests concern
■ Normally, protests are water off a duck’s back for Premier Daniel Andrews. The word is that his advisors have expressed genuine concern about the growing and ongoing protests about Dan’s new pandemic laws. Last weekend’s protests have been about the only thing to drag crowds back into the CBD ... for all the wrong reasons.
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Workers are completing the delicate job of guiding 60-tonne concrete and brick arch segments into place to create the soaring entrance for the new Arden Station, part of the Metro Tunnel Project. The first of the arches, designed to reflect North Melbourne’s rich industrial history – was installed in mid-October using a 350-tonne crane. The work is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
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Boroondara local Jeremy King believes that the Council is ‘double taxing’ residents who want to use the tip. “Boroondara ratepayers contribute 100 per cent toward servicing, maintaining and staffing the refuse centre (tip). Why are Boroondara ratepayers being charged to use this facility? Isn't that double taxing? Even a discount would be helpful similar to Stonnington,” Mr King posted on social media.
● Patti Newton at St Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne Hawthorn East entertainer Bert Newton was farewelled with a State Funeral Service from St Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne, on Friday (Nov. 12).Amongst those paying tribute were colleagues Eddie McGuire, Pete Smith and Philip Brady. Writer Mike McColl Jones was also in the invitation-only congregation. The service was televised by the three commercial TV networks. The cortege made its way to Springvale.
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Boroondara municipality has reached 90 per cent first dose vaccination for our community members aged 15 and over. “Double dose rates are not far behind at 86 per cent,” according to a Council statement last week.
● Martin Pakula, Keysborough MLA Visitors to Braeside Park will soon enjoy upgraded facilities as part of a major Victorian Government investment in Melbourne parks. The program will deliver new picnic tables, refurbished and upgraded picnic shelters and toilets, upgraded electric barbecues, replacement of playground equipment, improved signage, wider and more accessible pathways, trail and carpark repairs. At Braeside Park, improvements at the Telford picnic area will include upgraded picnic tables and shelters, drinking fountains, barbecues, toilets and signage, along with some minor road repairs. The picnic tables and public toilets will be made accessible to people of all abilities. Keysborough MLA Martin Pakula said: “In the past 15 years visitation to Braeside Park increased from 200,000 to more than 800,000 in 2021. We understand the community loves the park as it is so we’re focusing on upgrading the current facilities so that they continue to offer locals what they want, while improving accessibility and catering for increasing visitation.”
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Alex is ‘new’ Bayside Mayor ■ Cr Alex del Porto is the new Mayor of the City of Bayside. This is the fifth time Cr del Porto has served as Mayor, making him Bayside’s longest serving Councillor and Mayor. “I am honoured to have the opportunity to again serve as the Mayor of Bayside,” Cr del Porto said. “I am energised to lead this Council at such an important time and am committed to working with my fellow councillors to respond to the big challenges we are facing together. “These include supporting our community to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, the climate emergency, housing affordability and supporting our growing and ageing population.” Cr del Porto said. Cr del Porto was first elected in 1997 to the inaugural Bayside City Council following local government amalgamations and state government appointed commissioners. Cr del Porto thanked his fellow Councillors following his election at the Annual Meeting of Council and said he looked forward to leading a focused and united Council over the next 12 months. “Bayside is home to a passionate community who have a deep pride in their local environment and a strong commitment to protecting the liveability of our city,” Cr del Porto said.
■ Cr Steve Staikos has been re-elected as Mayor at the City of Kingston and will lead that community for the next 12 months. Bunjil Ward Councillor Staikos has served on the Council for 13 years and has been voted by his councillor colleagues to serve as Mayor for a fourth term, having previously served in 2009-10, 2017-18 and 202021. Wattle Ward Councillor Jenna DaveyBurns was elected as Deputy Mayor for the next 12 months.
Hanna is Deputy
■ Cr Hanna El Mouallem was last week elected Bayside City Council Deputy Mayor and Chair of the Planning and Amenity Delegated Committee for 2021-22. He is also involved in a family business that has been operating in Brighton for more than 35 years.
Climate watch
● Cr Alex del Porto
Protest at Parkdale
■ A citzens’ protest over a skyrail proposal forParkdale was held outside the Parkdale Library on Sunday (Nov. 14). Coverage of the protest, which was addressed by State Liberal politician Louise Staley, was shown on Sunday night’s Seven News TV bulletin. Ms Staley urged local residents to contact Mordialloc MLA Tim Richardson, and Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan. The protest called on the Andrews State Government to: ■ Cease all works and take the Parkdale elevated rail proposition to the 2022 election. ■ Offer residents a legitimate community consultation process. ■ Release detailed reports which explicitly point to why sky rail is the only option.
Local People Staikos at Kingston
■ Glen Eira City Council plans to recruit 25 “passionate people” to become Climate Conversations Facilitators. “Carnegie resident Belinda is an experienced facilitator, and has led conversations with dozens of people. She connected with the conversation model and its ability to engage people to understand climate change and to take effective action,” said a Council online statement. “There are so many people and beings that don't know what is happening or can’t take action because they don’t have a voice. So, I am putting as much as I can into action on climate change on their behalf,” Belinda is quoted by the Council to say. sustainability@gleneira.vic.gov.au
Aaron is the man
■ “A former political staffer has been chosen as the next federal Liberal candidate for Casey following the retirement of party stalwart Tony Smith,” the Sunday Herald Sun has reported. “Aaron Violi will replace federal Speaker Tony Smith as the Liberal candidate for Casey. “Mr Violi, a former political staffer of Senator James Paterson, thanked his friends for their “support and trust," noted the report by Mitch Ryan and Caleb Bond. “I promise you I will not let you down,”Mr Violi was reported to say.
Energy savers
● Locals protest at Parkdale. Photo: 7News.
3 arrests at Mulgrave
■ Nunawading Highway Patrol officers arrested three people in Mulgrave on Saturday night (Nov. 13). Police initially sighted an allegedly stolen red Holden Commodore in Police Rd just before 6pm. The vehicle was followed with the assistance of the Air Wing, through several suburbs, before the driver abandoned the car in a shopping centre on Police Rd. The male was observed getting into a black Audi, bearing registration plates that were allegedly stolen. Police intercepted the driver on Police Rd and the driver and two occupants were arrested without further incident. It is alleged the black Audi was also an outstanding stolen vehicle. A 23-year-old Dandenong man was charged with 11 charges including theft, reckless conduct endangering serious injury, handling stolen goods, weapons, traffic and bail offences. A 24-year-old Berwick woman was charged with four offences, including possessing a drug of dependence, weapons and bail offences. They were both remanded in custody to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.
■ Glen Eira Council is hosting a free webinar from 6pm-7pmtomorrow (Thu.) for people to learn how to upgrade their old hot water system, air conditioning, fridges and lights with the support of a new Victorian Government subsidy. “These upgrades can sav between 15-25 per cent on annual electricity bills, which can then be reinvested into business operations. Small businesses can apply for a bonus of up to $2000 each for a range of eligible upgrades.
Malvern monument
A 31-year-old Keysborough man was charged with six offences, including theft, handle stolen goods, possessing proceeds of crime and traffic offences. He was bailed to appear at the Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on May13.
■ A monument inside the Malvern Town Hall foyer, commemorates the sacrifice of the men, women and families affected by the war. Designed by artist Paul Montford, it was erected in 1931 by the mayor Cr C.J. Walters. The sculpture commemorates residents from Malvern and Prahran who died in active service. It was estimated at the time that 1500 men from Malvern went to the war and 184 lost their lives. At the unveiling ceremony in 1931 the then mayor said: "This war memorial has been given to the Malvern City Council to perpetuate the spirit of sacrifice of the men who died in the Great War and of the old people who stayed at home." Montford was born in England in 1868 and kept an artist studio in Toorak. ● Receive a free digital edition of The Local Paper by email by registering at www.FreePaper.com.au
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Vics lose $30m to scams
■ Victorians are being urged to protect themselves and their families from financial scams as part of a new Crime Stoppers Victoria campaign. The Let’s Talk Scams campaign is focused on preventing the public from falling victim to financial scams. These scams promise victims big payouts, fast money or guaranteed returns only to dupe them of hard-earned cash. According to the ACCC's Scamwatch, financial scams have caused the most losses this year, so far costing Australians more than $114 million. Victorians have lost $30 million to financial scams - representing a quarter of all money lost nationwide. By the end of 2021, it's predicted losses to financial scams Australia-wide will have more than doubled last year’s figure.
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Warning for 65+
■ People aged over 65 are most likely to fall victim to financial scams. The Chinese, Vietnamese, Burmese and Sri Lankan communities have also been disproportionally affected with scammers preying on people for whom English is a second language. Crime Stoppers Victoria Chief Executive Stella Smith said: "Scammers will target older people because they are less likely to tell anyone. “That’s why talking with your parents and grandparents is an important step in scam prevention.
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"We’re hearing stories of parents and grandparents who have lost thousands of dollars to scammers promising quick money, guaranteed returns, or big pay-outs with little or no risk. "We don’t want people to feel embarrassed about being scammed. “Talking about scams helps raise awareness among friends and family — it’s about shaming the scammer, not the victim." Ms Smith said financial scams were often disguised within financial trends like cryptocurrency, celebrity endorsements and superannuation. "Scammers will often use a variety of methods to target their victims, including unsolicited phone calls, text messages, emails and social media messages.”
A good word for:
■ Victoria saw an image of courage and grit on Friday as it farewelled showbiz icon Bert Newton. The audience of the televised State Funeral saw Bert’s widow, Patti, and their family, bravely accompanying the coffin at St Paul’s Cathedral. A special good word for Pete Smith, who was asked by the Newton family to read the tributes from son Matthew and daughter Lauren. There were no better stories to tell, and no better storyteller than Pete Smith. Thanks for the memories, Bert.
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● A feel-good moment for the week when Sam Hicks presented a framed signed Australian Dolphins T-shirt to Magenta Connolly for her incredible efforts towards the opening of the Alexandra Indoor Heated Pool.
Court Rounds 18-months jail for Kimelman
■ Avrohom Mordechai Kimelman, of St Kilda East, has been sentenced to 18-months imprisonment, to be released immediately upon entering into a $5000 recognizance and an undertaking to be of good behaviour for two years, after being convicted in the County Court of insider trading and market manipulation offences. Mr Kimelman is a former director of Quantum Resources Ltd, now known as Nova Minerals Limited. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission said that Mr Kimelman sought to manipulate Quantum’s share price and procured the acquisition of almost two million shares while possessing information not available to the market. On November 16, 2015, Mr Kimelman conspired to manipulate Quantum’s share price. Mr Kimelman also procured the acquisition of 1,990,963 Quantum shares between April 27, 2016, and May 5, 2016, while possessing inside information concerning Quantum’s intention to acquire Manitoba Minerals Pty Ltd, which had agreed to acquire an interest in a lithium resource in Canada. Judge Meredith noted the seriousness of market misconduct and its ability to undermine confidence in the integrity of Australia’s financial markets. An important feature of the promotion of confidence is the presence of criminal offences for recognised market misconduct. Judge Meredith further noted that had Mr Kimelman not pled guilty, notionally he would have imposed a sentence of two years and two months in prison, to be released after serving 12 months on a recognizance and undertaking to be of good behaviour As a result of his conviction, Mr Kimelman is automatically disqualified from managing corporations for five years from the date of conviction. The matter was prosecuted by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions.
Short Shots ■ The Survivors group of TV, radio and recording industry journeymen - founded by a group including Bert Newton - will meet at South Melbourne for a special lunch on Saturday, November 27. There will be a good showing of the team from The Local Paper and Melbourne Observer. ■ Well done to Melbourne theatre owners Jason Marriner and Mike Walsh for dimming their theatre lights last Thursday night (Nov. 11) in memory of Bert. The dimming of theatre lights is a time-honoured tradition reserved for honouring the most significant of contributors to the theatre community. ■ Our thoughts are with the organisers of the Yea Picnic Races. They had waited two years through COVID to stage a proper meeting, only for last Saturday’s meeting to be abandoned because of the heavy rains. Headed by President Denis Smith, they are a resilient lot. They will be back with another meeting next month. ■ Indigenous publishing house Magabala Books have released an exquisite children’s picture book, Sharing, showcasing the power of First Nations stories for children. Sharing indigenous voices with children is an important aspect of understanding and respecting indigenous culture. It is written by Senior Boon Wurrung and Wamba Wamba Elder Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson.
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Your Stars
with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21- April 20) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 2.4.5.6. Lotto Numbers: 2.14.34.42.22.1. Be careful with what you say and how you say it, or you could be putting your foot in your mouth. There seems to be a chance of extra travel for you and sorting out problems should be easy. TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 8.9.5.6. Lotto Numbers: 8.9.34.42.33.5. Someone might try to mislead you into something, do check all information you receive. Take care of your health and make decisions quickly, or you could miss out. GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 7,8,9,3, Lotto Numbers: 1,14,23,34,45,22, A personal disappointment could change your mind about someone or something. Try not to let it worry you too much; it will be for the better in the long run. Some luck in games of chance. CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 7,9,2,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,15,23,34,41,22, Money matters should be easier to handle, and a stroke of luck could help in the road to your ambition. Love life should be much better and more enjoyable. LEO: (July 23- August 22) Lucky Colour: Brown Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 1,4,2,1 Lotto Numbers: 1,12,23,34,37,45, You should be able to achieve most of your goals during this period. Something not planned could delight you. It is an excellent time to ask for favors from superiors. VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 5,7,6,2, Lotto Numbers: 1,16,26,39,41,3, You could be in two minds about someone you thought you knew well. Impatience will not solve anything presently; it is up to others how things will work out. LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 2,6,7,9, Lotto Numbers: 1,6,23,37,7,22, Upheavals could mar the otherwise happy period. Do not let others tell you what you want. You won’t be able to rely on everything promised to you, so make alternative arrangements. SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Lemon Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 7,9,2,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,6,23,38,36,30, It would help if you were more energetic in your endeavors and full of energy. Someone you thought you knew will give you a big surprise, and personal relationships should bloom. SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 1,4,1,7, Lotto Numbers: 1,17,23,38,36,5, Tie up all loose ends now or later; you might not have enough time. Travel might surprise you, and someone special will bring you the news you have been waiting for for a long time. CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 5,7,9,3, Lotto Numbers: 1,4,23,28,33,3, The time for solutions is coming up. Do not forget someone who has been helping you a lot. Your earning capacity should improve a lot, and your ambitions should be able to be fulfilled. AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Apricot Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 4,7,8,9, Lotto Numbers: 1,16,23,35,45,11, It’s time to curb that spending spree and think about what your plans are for the future. Professional help in property and financial deals is essential now. PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Fawn Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 4,7,2,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,16,23,36,41,9, Surprise romantic interludes could be in the offering. Your charm should be able to get you what you want during this period. Do not let anyone push you into anything you disapprove of or disagree with.
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Chapel St assault arrest
■ Detectives from the Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit have arrested a 20-year-old man following an assault on Chapel St. Police executed a search warrant at a residential address in Caroline Springs. No one was home at the time of the warrant however Police contacted the 20-year-old man who then presented himself to the Caroline Springs Police Station It is alleged a physical fight broke out between two men on the road around 2.30am on the corner of Chapel St and Malvern Rd, with one male pushed to the ground and assaulted. A 26-year-old Glen Iris man was treated by passers-by at the time before being taken to hospital with serious injuries. The 20-year-old man from Caroline Springs has been charged with intentionally causing serious injury and was bailed to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Count on Monday (Nov., 15) as this edition went to press. Victoria Police says it will continue to work around the clock to put a stop to violent offending and hold people to account for their actions. Operation Safenight recommenced as restrictions eased and nightlife returned to address community concerns around anti-social behaviour, public disorder, and licensing related
policing. As part of the ongoing operation, police undertake highly visible patrols of Chapel St in Prahran as well as Acland St and Fitzroy St in St Kilda, detecting and disrupting anti-social and criminal behaviour, public disorder and engaging with venue owners and operators while conducing licensing checks. Operation Safenight includes frontline police working alongside Highway Patrol officers, the Proactive Policing Unit and Youth Resource Officers. “The repercussions for victims of violent assaults often goes well beyond physical injuries, as we know the mental scars can be equally as damaging,” said Inspector Andrew Markakis. “Make no mistake – we will use every available resource to follow up on thuggish attacks to bring offenders before the courts and hold them to account and help victims find some closure.”
■ Bayside City Council has started training 10 ‘champions’ to support and encourage other older adults how to use the new Seniors' Exercise Park at Thomas Street Reserve. “We appreciate the enthusiastic response to our call out for champions and apologise we couldn’t accommodate everyone in this first round of training,” said a Bayside Council representative.
Gardens toilets
■ Yarra City Council is rolling out more permanent toilets at Edinburgh Gardens . The toilets, located near St Georges Rd to the north and Alfred Crescent Pavilion to the south, will be completed in 2022
Works at Sandy
■ Bayside City Council says it will soon be turning the sod on the new basketball stadium to be built adjacent to the Sandringham Leisure Centre. Works will commence in late November/ early December and we expect to see more players passing and shooting their way to glory when the courts open in late 2022. Bayside Council is partnering with Sandringham Basketball Association, who will contribute $3 million to deliver the new facilities.
New R’mond courts
■ Yarra City Council is redeveloping the Mary Rogers Pavilion at Ryan’s Reserve Netball Facility in Richmond. The courts and pavilion will be closed to the public from this week and will reopen in early 2022.
Safe Plates Day
■ Glen Eira Town Hall is the venue between 10am-1pm this Saturday(Nov. 20) from 10am-1pm to have number plates fitted with one way locking screws for free. Participants are invited to bring their bike and power tools and have them engraved with their licence number. Meet members of local Police, Fire, SES, Rotary Club and Neighbourhood Watch, learn about community safety and visit the emergency vehicles on display. ● Fitzroy St, St Kilda.
1100 homes at Gasworks
■ The State Government is getting on with transforming the former Fitzroy Gasworks site into a vibrant new neighbourhood, with the projects development plan now released for community feedback. The former Fitzroy Gasworks site at Fitzroy North ia a new precinct, with affordable housing options close to public transport. It includes building 1100 apartments, a 650-student senior high school, a multi-use sports centre, a community facility, underground car parking, options for bicycle parking and open space. “We’re getting on with transforming the Fitzroy Gasworks site – delivering affordable housing, more open space and a high school close to public transport – making it easier and more accessible for residents to get to where they need to go,” said Jacinta Allan, Minister for Transport Infrastructure. “The Fitzroy Gasworks site will ensure more Victorians have a great place to call home and also create hundreds of local jobs.” A demand for sport and recreational facilities in the area will see the multi-use sports centre built over two levels, with four indoor sports courts and a new gym. The site will be available for use by sporting clubs.
■ A pop-up COVID vaccination clinic will be held at Fitzroy Town Hall from 12 Noon to 7pm today (Wed., Nov. 17). Doses of Pfizer and AstraZeneca will be available. No booking is required.
Call for champions
Boost for Fitzroy St
■ Fitzroy Street has some exciting new additions in the second expansion of the Renew Fitzroy Street project. These newcomers are yet another reason to come and enjoy this St Kilda destination, whether to shop, enjoy a drink or bite to eat or get creative at a workshop. As well as providing a hub for these creatives, 77 Fitzroy Street is also home to a magnificent mural of St Kilda cultural icon Mirka Mora as a young and older woman. Painted by muralist Tom Cerdan, the mural was commissioned by the Fitzroy Street Business Association and funded by a Love My Place grant from Port Phillip Council. Mirka’s creative influence is further celebrated in Aperture f/77, a moving image projection program running over the next six months in a dedicated purpose-built window.
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‘No comments’
■ Kingston Council has disabled the comments function on its Facebook page until further notice. “Unfortunately, in the wake of a High Court decision in September, Council could be held liable for any comments made by third parties on our social media accounts.” said a Council representative. “We are currently exploring alternative options to allow for community comments while managing the legal risk.”
Rescue delays
● Jacinta Allan
■ Kingston Council has acknowledged that it is still experiencing delays to providing services to affected residents after recent weather events. “We know that fallen trees and debris is an issue for many residents following the recent storm event,” said a Council statement. “We’ve received over 1000 requests for storm related tree maintenance which has prompted us to divert all available resources to work on the clean-up. “We understand the frustration, but we expect the clean-up will take until the end of November, into early December to complete.” ● Sell unwanted goods without advertising charges. Details on Page 11.
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Local Briefs Artists wanted
■ South Melbourne Market is on the lookout for musicians, performers, artists and kids entertainers to bring the Market to life this summer. Those with creative ideas or who are interested in contributing to the Market, submit an expression of interest
Police car rammed
■ A man has been charged following an alleged ramming of a police vehicle in the CBD on Friday night (Nov. 12). The 18-year-old Macedon man was charged with: ■ Aggravated intentional exposure of police officer to risk by driving (x6); ■ Reckless conduct endangering life; and ■ Theft of motor vehicle He was remanded and was expected to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court. A 19-year-old Lancefield man was interviewed and released from custody. He was expected to be charged on summons with theft of motor vehicle. The charges come after a police vehicle was allegedly rammed in the CBD on Friday night. It is alleged a stolen white Toyota Corolla reversed into a police vehicle at the intersection of Queen and La Trobe Sts about 9.45pm. Officers had stopped behind the Toyota and were approaching the car to speak with the driver when the driver reversed into the police vehicle. The driver then allegedly collided with two other vehicle that were stationary in traffic on La Trobe St before driving off. The pair got out of the vehicle in nearby Spencer St where police arrested them. The two civilian vehicles, along with a police vehicle, were all towed from the scene with moderate damage. No one was physically injured during the incident.
Permits held up
■ The City Of Port Phillip says it is currently experiencing a high demand for parking permits. “If you’ve applied online for a resident permit, a foreshore permit, or a combined resident and foreshore permit, you will be covered for the first 60 days after you have lodged your online application without needing to display the permit,” says a Council statement. “Visitor permits are only valid when displayed. If you urgently require a visitor permit, please attend the St Kilda Town Hall reception desk Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5 pm with your supporting documentation and a visitor permit can be assessed and the issued on the spot.”
Trial continues
■ Port Phillip Council has decided to cintinue its Food Organic recycling hubs trial, to January 2023 and expand it from three to six sites across the municpality. During the initial six month trial, the Council diverted approximately 28 tonnes of food organics material from landfill.
Secret meeting
■ A confidential meeting of Glen Eira Council was due to be held last night (Tue., Nov. 16). The agenda item was to consider a confidential item. The meeting was to be held in accordance with the Department of Health and Human Services guidelines . The business to be transacted at this meeting was to be a confidential item relating to consideration of a risk management issue
Certificate times
■ City of Stonnington residents are being notified of an extension to the Certificate of Pool Barrier Compliance deadline to June 1, 2022. The important safety regulations are in place for domestic swimming pools and spas. These laws were introduced by the Victorian State Government in December 2019.
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Fatality at Carrum Downs
■ The alleged driver in a fatal-hit run collision in Carrum Downs on Tuesday last week (Nov. 9) has been interviewed by Major Collision Investigation detectives and has been charged with: ■ Culpable driving causing death ■ Drive in a manner dangerous causing death ■ Negligently cause serious injury ■ Dangerous driving causing serious injury ■ Fail to stop vehicle after an accident ■ Fail to render assistance after accident ■ Fail to stop vehicle after an accident ■ Fail to render assistance after an accident ■ Drive whilst disqualified ■ Reckless conduct endanger life ■ Drive in a manner dangerous while being pursued by police ■ Fail to stop when directed by a member of the police force ■ Fail to stop vehicle after an accident ■ Fail to give name/address – property damage The 30-year-old Carrum Downs man was due to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court. A 25-year-old Carrum Downs man was charged on Thursday night (Nov. 11) and has been remanded in custody to appear at
Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on April 8. The arrests and charges come after a 44year-old Bayswater man sustained fatal injuries and a 38-year-old Traralgon man received serious injuries after both were struck by a red Holden Commodore on Hall Rd about 7.15am. The driver of a red Holden crashed into a number of road workers on Hall Rd near the intersection of Lats Avenue about 7.15am Tuesday (Nov. 9). The man fled on foot and got into a black Hyundai SUV on Rowellyn Ave a short time after the collision. A 38-year-old Traralgon man was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Overhaul for accessibility
■ The City of Kingston is continuing its city-wide overhaul of its existing community buildings and sports pavilions, to ensure they are accessible to everyone. These accessibility upgrades aim to ensure that all community buildings can be accessed by people of all abilities along with improvements to support female access to sports facilities. Kingston Mayor Steve Staikos said that the Council still has a long way to go, but it is proud to be making headway to help close the gap and make Kingston a city that provides equal opportunities for everyone. “Although every new Council project meets Disability Discrimination Act accessibility standards, we have been working to upgrade existing infrastructure across the city. “This is a huge task that will
● Cr Steve Staikos, Kingston Mayor
cost tens of millions of dollars to achieve – and we are almost halfway there,” Cr Staikos said. “We are currently on track to meeting our goal of achieving full accessibility compliance across all of our public buildings by 2035.” A city-wide audit presented to Council in September showed that 42 per cent of council’s public buildings now provide DDA-compliant toilet facilities, with an additional 11 percent at varying stages of renewal (actively planning for renewal or currently under construction). “Kingston has also achieved a similar level of Female Friendly amenities within sport and recreation facilities. There are now 42 percent meeting accessibility requirements, with an additional 12 projects actively progressing towards renewal,” Cr Staikos said.
15 arrests after break-in
■ Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested 15 teenagers after an Aspendale Gardens home was broken into and left completely damaged this year. Detectives appealed for community assistance after an unoccupied address on Wells St was allegedly broken into multiple times throughout September. The offenders allegedly caused extensive damage inside the home, smashing windows and walls, graffitiing walls and fixtures, tearing out electrical and light fittings and setting small fires in numerous rooms. Following their appeal for public information, detectives arrested and interviewed fifteen teenagers across October and November. Two 14-year-olds from Aspendale Gardens and a 14-year-old from Keysborough were charged on summons with criminal damage and trespass. All three will face a children’s court at a later date. Ten teenagers, aged between 13 and 14, were issued with official cautions for criminal damage and trespass. One girl was released without charge. Moorabbin detectives would like to thank the community and media for their assistance.
Pitch underway
■ Peninsula Strikers Football Club Seniors are set for a massive 2022 with works now underway on a new McClelland Soccer Pitch. Frankston City Council Mayor Cr Kris Bolam said the $1.3 million project includes a new automatic irrigation system, installation of lay flat sub surface drainage, perimeter pitch and ball stop fencing, soccer goals, coaching boxes and turf. “Staying fit, healthy and active has a fantastic effect on our sense of physical and mental wellbeing. Frankston City boasts a vast range of sporting clubs and opportunities for recreation and we’re proud to support the new McClelland Soccer Pitch and associated works,” Cr Bolam said.
Local Briefs Citizen awards
■ Nominations for Glen Eira’s Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Group of the Year 2022 are now open. The Awards provide the opportunity to recognise the commitment and contribution of people and community groups that have made a difference to the local community and who have demonstrated a significant contribution to Glen Eira. Nomination forms and the selection criteria can be found online at www.gleneira. vic.gov.au/who-makes-you-proud Nominations close Friday, January 14. The Awards will be presented at Council’s annual Community Awards event in May 2022, which will be held during National Volunteers Week.
Festival’s 10 years
■ Stonnington Libraries have announced that their Literary Festival turns 10 this year. The festival, running from November 18-22, brings together 27 acclaimed and popular writers to discuss some of the hot topics capturing our attention today. Featured speakers include Helen Garner, John Safran, Sarah Wilson, Jessica Dettmann, Graeme Simsion, Anne Buist, George Megalogenis, Bri Lee,Alice Pung and many others. All events will be presented online via Zoom and most events are free.
Tech in Stonn’ton
■ The City of Stonnington is embarking on its first smart cities strategy to look at how digital technology, data and innovation can support the addressing of current and future challenges. City of Stonnington Mayor, Cr Kate Hely, said this can deliver better outcomes for our businesses, residents, visitors and our natural environment. “Integrating smart technologies into our operations will increase convenience, improve efficiencies and expand the information available to help make decisions. to bring Victoria in line with the safety requirements of other states across Australia,” Cr Hely said.
New framework
■ Kingston Council has made changes to its Housing Strategy and Neighbourhood Character Study following strong advice from the Victorian Government and independent planning consultants. Kingston Mayor Cr Steve Staikos said the strategy plans for housing over the next 20 years and includes a series of priorities needed to make housing more affordable, diverse and matched to the changing needs of the local community. Kingston’s current zones are temporary and were set to expire in March 2020, however, Council was given an extension to progress the Housing Strategy in line with the directions and strategies provided in Plan Melbourne and the Planning Policy Framework. The Victorian Government estimates Melbourne will grow to 7.9 million people by 2051. Government policies stipulate that the city can’t keep sprawling outwards, so the Victorian Government’s Plan Melbourne sets out how all local Councils will have to take their share of the growth.
Carlisle St group
■ Carlisle Street (St Kilda) business owners have formed a group to promote this diverse destination. The newly created Carlisle Street Traders Association will showcase all their street offers, from cosmopolitan cafes and restaurants and cool bars to independent retailers including bakeries and butcher shops. The formation of the CSTA was supported by seed funding from Port Phillip Council. Council officers spoke to traders to understand how they could be further supported after the trading difficulties experienced in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Local Theatre Shows
■ The Monash One-Act Play Festival will be presented next year from February 25 – 27 at the Unicorn Theatre, Lechte Rd., Mount Waverley. Interested playwrights and participants are invited to contact: moapfestival@peridot.com.au ■ Torquay Theatre Troupe: The Kitchen Sink (by Tom Wells) Until November 20 at the Shoestring Playhouse at The MAC, 77 Beach Road, Torquay. Director: Michael Baker. Bookings: trybooking.com.au Enquiries 52616111 ■ BATS Theatre Company: The Full Monty November 18 – 21 at the Cranbourne Community Theatre, Brunt St. (Cranbourne Secondary College). Director: Mihelle Zintschenko. Bookings: www.batstheatre.org.au ■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: Visitors (by Barney Norris) (Live and streamed) November 19 – December 4 at 8.00pm at the Warrandyte Mechanics Institute Hall, Cnr. Yarra and Mitchell Sts., Warrandyte. Bookings: www.warrandytehallarts.asn.au ■ Malvern Theatre Company: The Flick (by Annie Baker) November 19 – December 4 at 29a Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Helen Ellis. Bookings: www.malverntheatre. com.au 1300 131 552 ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Three Little Words (by Joanna Murray-Smith) November 26 – December 9 at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Tim Scott. www.htc.org.au ■ Theatrical: Little Women the Broadway Musical November 19 – 28 at Chapel off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel St., Prahran. Director: Ange Phillips; Musical Director: Ashley Meliki Shoup, Ass’t. Director: Karen Shnider; Executive Producer: Andrew Gyopar. Bookings: https://theatrical.com.au/littlewomen/ ■ Wonthaggi Theatrical Group: Dimboola (by Jack Hibberd) November 20 – 28 at The Shed, State Coal Mine, Garden St., Wonthaggi. Director: Wayne Moloney. Bookings: www.wtg.org.au ■ Essendon Theatre Company: Death of a Salesman (by Arthur Miller) November 25 – December 4 at 9 Bradshaw Street, Essendon (Entry off Buckley St). Directors: Directed by Michele Haywood and Nicola Taylor. Bookings: www.essendontheatrecompany. com.au ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Three Little Words (by Joanna Murray-Smith) November 25 – December 9 at the Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Tim Scott. Bookings: www.htc.org.au ■ Playhouse Players: Around the World in 80 Days (by Jules Verne, adapted for stage by Mark Brown) December 1 – 4 at 7.30pm at the Clayton Theatre, Clayton Community Centre, 9-15 Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Graeme McCoubrie. Tickets: $25/$28. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BQIMV ■ LOTS Theatre: Legends of the Skies (scripts by Alison Knight, Neil Follett, Geri Colson and Steve Morris) December 3 – 4 at 8.00pm, December 5 at 5.30pm at the Aviation Museum, 12 First St., Moorabbin Airport. Artistic Director: Maggie Morrison. Tickets: $20. Bookings: https://www.trybooking. com/BUYAX ■ Melbourne French Theatre: La Candidate December 7 – 11 at Library at the Dock, Second floor performance space, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands. Director: Donald McManus; Producer: Michael Bula. Bookings: melbournefrenchtheatre.org.au ■ Peridot Theatre: Hypnosis (by David Tristram) January 28 – February 12 at the Unicorn Theatre, Mt Waverley Secondary College, Lechte Rd., Mt Waverley. Director: Pip LeBlond. Bookings: www.peridot.com.au
Auditions
■ Playhouse Players: Director required for a one-act play to be presented in the delayed 20th National Playwright Competition. Please contact Graeme McCoubrie for further details. ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: The Kitchen Sink (by Tom Wells) November 16 at 7.00pm at the MTC Lockup Factory 8/417419 Warrigal Rd., Cheltenham. Director: Rod Hulme. Audition appointment: rod@hulme.email Phone: 0418 117 772. ● Continued in column, at right
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2021
LEGENDS OF THE SKIES
■ LOTS Theatre Inc. opens with their first live event in 25 months to present Legends of the Skies Series 9 on December 3 and 4 at 8pm and December 5 at 5.30pm at the Australian National Aviation Museum at Moorabbin Airport. Under the artistic direction of Maggie Morrison and produced by Jim Williams, writers of the aviation-themed performance segments include Alison Knight, Geri Colson, Neil Follett and Steve Morris. Cast members who will take patrons through two world wars "and some wonderful eccentricities" are Abigail Arculus, David Dodd, Harrison Ewart Dart, Kerry Hollier, Jessie Inglis, Taj Jepson, Sam Johnson, Briony Jones, Alison Knight, Darina Mendan, Barbara Mendelson, Colin Prosser, Tim Semmens, Lana Stojanovic and Marj Winslade. Victoria’s COVID safe restrictions will apply re seating and vaccination There will be separated, numbered seating rows A - G (1-5). Limited seating requires early booking. Dates and Times: December 3 - 4 at 8pm, December 5 at 5.30pm Venue: Aviation Museum, 12 First St., Moorabbin Airport. Tickets: $20 Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/ BUYAX - Cheryl Threadgold
● Jessie Inglis and Timothy Semmens rehearse The Wizard of the Void, a play by Geri Colson about a young man who built his plane in his Brighton loungeroom.
Shakespeare at St Kilda
■ Melbourne Shakespeare Company returns to the St Kilda Botanical Gardens for their fifth season at the Rose Garden with their original musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s farce The Comedy of Errors from December 3-19. “Our shows combine all of the things audiences love about Shakespeare in the Summertime,” explained Artistic Director Jennifer Sarah Dean (The Globe, Moulin Rouge! The Musical) “We give Shakespeare a young, fresh twist including all of your favourite contemporary music combined with exciting choreography, audience insteaction, beautiful costumes and all set in one of the most idyllic venues in Melbourne the Rose Garden in St Kilda.” Direction is by Ben Adams (Pop-up Globe) with original choreography from John Reed (West Side Story, Merrily We Roll Along) and musical direction from Benjamin Colley (Shrek!, Romeo and Juliet). Melbourne Shakespeare Company is environmentally responsible, using only recycled, reclaimed and reused materials to create their productions. Costumes are from Aislinn Naughton (Frozen, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), and set by Hayley James (As You Like It, The Winter’s Tale). The Comedy of Errors is family friendly and audiences are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy in the sunshine. Seating is provided at the venue and protective sun wear is recommended for matinee performances. Performance Details: Dates and Times: December 3-19 at 7pm, 3pm weekend matinees (no performances on Mondays) Duration: 90 minutes Venue: Rose Garden, St Kilda Botanical Gardens Tickets are now available at melbourneshakespeare.com - Cheryl Threadgold
Observations Sisters In Crime
● Lindy Cameron ■ Lockdowns and pandemics can’t keep a good group like Sisters In Crime down. Right through the last 18 months this Melbourne-based support group for female writers of crime fiction has been staging online events, writing competitions and helping members get their books published. Coming up at 8pm on Saturday, November 27, 8pm, is the 28 th Scarlet Awards Night, presented by actor Catherine McClements, and hosted by crime fiction expert, Sue Turnbull. After talking about her life in crime with Sue, Catherine will announce the winners of the prestigious Stiletto award for female crime writers. On screen, at different stages, will be all available 23 shortlisted authors, Professor Christina Lee, who will present the judges’ report, and Dr Carolyn Beasley from Swinburne University, which sponsors the first prize. The event is free but you can support Sisters in Crime and the work it does for Australian women crime writers by making a $10 donation and going into the draw for one of three $300 packs of crime books, kindly donated by publishers. Meanwhile, in keeping with the crime fiction theme, Mornington Peninsula author Lindy Cameron has just released her new book called Who Sleuthed It? A self-confessed animal tragic, Lindy is commissioning editor and publisher of this collection of 19 short stories from Australia, Ireland, the UK and the USA, where animals help solve the crimes (and sometimes talk). Lindy reminds us of all the animals that have helped humans solve mysteries, from Timmy the dog in Enid Blyton’s Famous Five books, to The Cat Who mysteries by Lilian Jackson Braun. Sounds like a great idea for the Christmas stocking of an animal loving bibliophile. To join the 28 th Scarlet Stiletto Awards, visit www.sistersincrime.org.au and for details of Who Sleuthed It? visit www.clandestinepress.net Julie Houghton ● From column, at left
Auditions
● Comedy of Errors
Exhibition at Gasworks
■ The iconic GasworksArts Park in Albert Park is the ideal venue for artist Bruce Hargrave's tenth major solo exhibition, titled Pics 'n Spokes. Located in the Angela Robarts-Bird Gallery, the Pics 'n Spokes exhibition presents local landscapes in watercolors. As well as scenes of Albert Park and bayside areas, cycling enthusiast Bruce has also included paintings of bicycles, as per the exhibition title. Bruce says painting in watercolor leads the artist to see the many wonderful things that surround us. "Each painting is always an adventure and most rewarding for the effort." Pics 'n Spokes Exhibition: Until December 5, from 9.30am - 4pm daily. Gasworks Arts Park, 21 Graham St., Albert Park. Admission: Free Enquiries: 0400 414 547. - Cheryl Threadgold
■ Williamstown Little Theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest (by Oscar Wilde) November 20 at 1.00pm, November 21 at 12noon at 2 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Ellis Ebell. Audition Bookings: ellis@pagebell.com ■ Brighton Theatre Company: Chancers (by Robert Massey) November 21 and 22 at 7.30pm at the Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Cnr. Wilson and Carpenter Sts., Brighton. Director: Peter Newling. Audition bookings: www.brightontheatrecompany.com.au ■ Peridot Theatre: I Ought to be in Pictures (by Neil Simon) November 28 at 1.00pm, November 29 at 7.00pm at the Unicorn Theatre, Mt Waverley Secondary College, Lechte Rd., Mt Waverley. Director: Michelle Swann. Audition enquiries: michelleswann65@gmail.com ■ The 1812 Theatre: The History Boys (by Alan Bennett) November 27 and 28 at 9.30am at 3 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Dexter Bourke. Audition appointment and enquiries: 0411287043 or dexterb7251@gmail.com ■ Essendon Theatre Company: Rumors (by Neil Simon) November 30 from 7.00pm, December 5 from 1.30pm at Bradshaw St. Community Hall, Bradshaw St. (off Buckley St.). Make an audition appointment and download form from www.essendontheatre company.com.au) ■ Monash One Act Play Festival: February 25 – 27 at the Unicorn Theatre, Mt Waverley Secondary College, Lechte Rd., Mt Waverley. - Cheryl Threadgold
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Local Theatre Death and the Discotheque
■ Details of Death and the Discotheque were published in last week’s edition. Thye production has been postponed as a dancer tested positive to COVID. The cast is in isolation for seven days.
A Chiara
■ Set in the Calabrian town of Gioia Tauro, A Chiara is a coming-of-age story centred on 15-year-old Chiara Guerrasio (Swamy Rotolo). Preparations are underway to celebrate the 18th birthday of her sister Giulia (Grecia Rotolo). Typical teenagers, Chiara, Giulia and their cousins take selfies, gossip and get ready for the party. At the party, we watch snapshots of the close-knit, extended Guerrasio family singing and dancing to Italian pop and Ed Sheeran music. Through it all, Chiara floats, carefree and happy, if a little envious of her older sister. Later that night, the Guerrasio car is blown up, and Chiara’s father Claudio (Claudio Rotolo) flees. The following morning, she confronts her mother (Carmela Fumo) about her father’s sudden disappearance. "A girl is better off if she doesn't know things,” she tells her. The TV news reveals Claudio as a fugitive wanted by the law in connection to his membership as a 'Ndrangheta, the Calabrian Mafiosi criminal syndicate. More secrets and lies are exposed as Chiara, Alice-like, begins to unravel in this looking-glass world she has stumbled into. Chiara discovers a hidden bunker underneath the house. When she tries to get answers from Giulia she is told to shut up. Chiara then embarks on a quest with dogged determination to find her father and the answers to her questions about the family. A Chiara is an impressive film. Director Jonas Carpignano creates an other-worldly quality to this thriller where parts slowly assemble entirely from Chiara’s resolute gaze. It all leads to a final reckoning, a loss of innocence and a momentous decision. Now screening at Palace Cinemas. - Review by Kathryn Keeble
At Frankston
■ Frankston Arts Centre is the venue for Christmas with Silvie Paladino, being presented on Saturday, December 4 at 7.30pm. The 55-piece Melbourne Opera Orchestra conducted by Maestro Raymond Lawrence and 60-member chorus will join Silvie in this festive concert featuring Carols and Christmas songs. Presented by the Melbourne Creative Music Company, this event was previously advertised for an earlier date and rescheduled due to pandemic restrictions. Performance Date and Time: December 4 at 7.30pm. Venue: Frankston Arts Centre Duration: Two hours (incl. interval). Bookings: https://artscentre.frankston.vic. gov.au/Whats-On/Events-directory/Christmas-with-Silvie-Paladino - Cheryl Threadgold
Arts House
■ Arts House re-opens on December 1 with four short works created by some of Melbourne’s leading companies and artists. Sink by Simona Castricum and Carla Zimbler, Entity presented by Back to Back Theatre, Soap Bubbles and the Forces Which Mould Them by Brian Lipson and Love Me (Bar) Tender by Stage Mon can be seen until December 4 at the North Melbourne Town Hall. Season: December 1-4. Times: Various – starting from 5.15pm. Location Arts House – North Melbourne Town Hall, 521 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne. Tickets Free to $20 and $10 BLAKTIX for First Nations. Bookings artshouse.com.au or 9322 3720. - Cheryl Threadgold
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Launch for Theatre Works
■ After nearly two years of lockdowns, cancellations, funding cuts, and uncertainty, St Kilda'sTheatre Works is moving forward into 2022. This year's Launch, running from 7pm at the new Explosives Factory, is a hybrid livestreamed and in-person event. With the in-person event already fully booked out, the wider arts community is encouraged to join the festivities online when live-streamed from 7.30pm. Located around the corner from the Acland St venue, the Explosives Factory is a versatile workshop and development space complete with accommodation, bathroom, and kitchen facilities. This setting will house new programs and act as a year-round rehearsal spot to partnering artists. During Festivals it will be activated as a versatile 60 seat performance venue and, if needed, also provide a smaller and more intimate space for works less suited to the Theatre Works main space. And yes, it was an actual explosives factory in its past life. Theatre Works has long existed to support emerging, established, local, national, and international artists. This new growth of the organisation, as they move into their 41st year, highlights how they have prevailed for over four decades - acting as a vital springboard for hundreds of thousands of artists and arts makers in that time. "We want to be there from the start and be an integral part of the evolution of the artist and the
development of their work,” highlights Theatre Works Executive Director Dianne Toulson. From January, 2022 Theatre Works will host five festivals in the first three months of the year; Mullet Festival, Midsumma, First Stories, Radical Acts Festival and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival welcome audiences to the venues with a mix of reprogrammed work, First People led stories, and Victorian Arts Calendar favourites. Following throughout the year, the organisation will support the creation of a vast array of works with new development and inhouse programming including (but not limited to) Associate Artists, She Writes, a Deakin University Partnership, Little Legends and Regional Arts Development and Accommodation Residencies. Access and inclusion is also a constant driving force behind the creative programming and audience development focus at Theatre Works. They are in a frequent process of reassessing the venue (highlighted by their 20/21 Glasshouse), programming, and approach to embrace neuro-atypical audiences, people living with disability, mental illness, financial or social disadvantage. This also includes women, young people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+ and other community members. November 28 at 7pm (online from 7.30pm) Livestream available via www.theatreworks.org.au/2022-season-launch www.theatreworks.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold
■ Melbourne French Theatre presents The Candidate (La Candidate - Panique Au Ministère 2) from September 7 - 11 at Library at the Dock, Second Floor Performance Space, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands. Written by Jean Franco and Guillaume Mélanie, the comedy tells of an irreverent Minister for Youth and Sport deciding to run for President of France without any warning to her staff. The Candidate is directed by Donald McManus and produced by Michael (Michel) Bula. Melbourne French Theatre (Le Théâtre Français de Melbourne) was founded in 1977 by Michael Bula and David Gorrie and is a nonprofit incorporated association, registered charity and tax deductible gift recipient under the
patronage of the French Ambassador to Australia. Presenting one to two plays annually (in May and sometimes September) and touring schools across Victoria throughout the school year, the company aims to serve as a window of French theatrical literature and performance and to cross-fertilise Australian and French-speaking cultures though theatre. Performance Dates: September 7 (preview dress rehearsal $25 only), 8, 9, 10, 11 at 8pm; September 10, 11 at 2.30pm. Venue: Library at the Dock, Second floor Performance Space, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands. A new state of the art theatre. Bookings and performance times: www.melbournefrenchtheatre.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold
■ New Melbourne theatre company Theatrical presents its inaugural production Little Women the Broadway Musical from November 19-28 at Chapel off Chapel, Prahran. The show experienced three lockdowns due to the virus pandemic, but admirably persevered to present this show fresh out of the latest lockdown. A team of more than50 volunteers has worked hard during the lockdown periods to stage this show. Personal sheds became set building workshops, costume designers created the period costumes from their living rooms, cast members learned the show via Zoom with the help of blocking software, and outdoor rehearsals were conducted in public parks when restrictions eased. Little Women the Broadway Musical is an adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's book, telling the story of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they navigate the journey from girlhood to womanhood in Civil War America. The key protagonist, Jo, is an inspiring author whose fierce determination to rise above the expecta-
tions of women in 1860s America drives the story. Little Women explores themes of sisterhood, women’s lives, and female endeavour in all its many guises. The musical adaptation, with a book by Allan Knee, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and music by Jason Howland, was originally staged on Broadway in 2004. Executive Producer Andrew Gyopar says, “It’s been a monumental effort to get the show to this point. But Melbourne is a creative city and we’re determined to play our part in bringing theatre back to Melbourne audiences as soon as we can. “Little Women is a story that transcends generations, with its inspiring story of ambition and perseverance. So, it only seemed right for us to bring that kind of drive and perseverance to our approach as a team in bringing this incredible production to life". Performance Dates: November 19 - 28. Times: November 19, 20, 21, 24, 26, 27 at 7.30pm; November 20, 21, 27, 28 at 2pm. Venue: Chapel off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel St., Prahran Tickets: $50-$55. Bookings: theatrical.com.au
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■ Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn (2021) is this year’s winner for best film at the Berlin International Film Festival receiving the prestigious Golden Bear Award. This art film, directed by Radu Jude, the contemporary and provocative Romanian filmmaker provides Jude the opportunity to reflect on Bucharest society during COVID19 to discuss relevant issues that Romanian society are dealing with. The work is provocative, often confronting, satirical and humorous. It depicts Romanian society as dystopian. The imaginary society we experience in the film is surreal, bizarre, and very frightening. It presents in triptych form contemporary Romanian society. In Part One we are introduced to the private erotic sexual world of Emi and her husband who discovered their love making had been uploaded onto the internet. Understandably, Emi is very distressed and the rest of this first part of the film we find her wandering around the seedy streets of Bucharest. Emi is on the phone to her husband constantly, dreading the possible consequence that she may lose her job as a teacher in an exclusive school. The second part is a pseudo-documentary in the form of a movie montage, which puts together visual images which are intended to relate the history of Romania. The montage intermingles the “documentary” with various grotesque and profane sexual images that makes the observer cringe and demean Romanians. In the third part Emi must confront the parents of her students, the parents are presented as both judge and jury as to whether or not she is to be dismissed from her duties because of an uploaded sex tape neither she nor her husband had uploaded. She argues her case brilliantly and the drama here is heightened as we hear from parents variously expressing at times their prejudicial views, their empathy, and their disagreements with either Emi or other parent’s perspectives. Jude provides us with three different endings. You will need to be open minded and ready for an uncomfortable self-examination of your own prejudices. In cinemas November 25. Cinema Nova, Classic Cinema, Lido Cinema, Palace Pentridge, Pivotonian Cinema. - Review by Mary Downie
Well Bless
■ Theatre Works in Acland Street, St Kilda welcomes the dark satirical comedy WellBless to the stage from December 2 - 11. Written by Debra Thomas and Ella Roth Barton, WellBless contains spectacle, pole dance, and an in-depth introduction to vaginal steaming while examining the parasitic world of wellness and the flaws in our medical system that allow this trillion-dollar industry to thrive. At her in-person Soul Convergence, Juniper is ready to unveil her cure-all Miracle Tonic. Packaged as the elixir to ageing, cancer, and even COVID-19, this marvel promises to restore body and soul. But as millions of Instagram followers flock to the convention there’s a slight glitch; Instafamous cancer-patient Maha (who stopped chemotherapy to follow Juniper’s wellness program) dies onsite. With Juniper’s world set to unravel, she solicits advice from her team of ‘experts’. Together, they go to extreme lengths to hide the truth from her followers and she might just get away with it - except that journalist Mindy Flores is asking way too many questions. Directed by Kellie Tori, WellBless will be performed by Ella Roth Barton, Debra Thomas, Emily Joy, Joseph Lai,Andrea Mendez and Lauren Steiner, with dramaturgy by Saffron Benner. Sound Design by James Cole, Lighting Design by Camille Bortz, Set Design by Kellie Tori, Costume Design by Ella Roth Barton and Debra Thomas and Costume Construction by Laura de Iongh Performance Details: December 2 - 11 at 7.30pm. Venue: Theatre Works: 14 Acland St., St Kilda. www.theatreworks.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold
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End of a television era ■ Hi everyone, remotely from my suite at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites in West Hollywood comes this week’s news.
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There will never be another ‘Moonface’
Junkies shoot up
■ The Garment District is Gotham’s newest shooting gallery, a disturbing heroin hotspot of addicts booting up in broad daylight. This life disaster unfolds just steps from high-profile Midtown landmarks such as Macy’s, Madison Square Garden and the sparkling new Moynihan Train Hall. The block bordered by 35th and 36th streets, and Seventh and Eighth Avenues, is “littered with used needles, broken glass crack pipes, trash, urine, and faeces” as junkies shoot up and dealers brazenly sell drugs, lamented one neighbour on social media. “I’ve personally seen dozens of deals go down. I’ve seen a person OD and nearly die.” During a single walk around the block last week, sources witnessed three different people injecting needles in their wrists or fingers in the middle of the afternoon. Each addict sat on the sidewalk or in empty storefronts. Dozens of other junkies sat or lay nearly comatose, many of the men shirtless, on the same block. “We are appalled and disgusted by the drug use and other illicit behaviours that are taking place on our sidewalks in Midtown Manhattan and throughout New York City,” Garment District Alliance President Barbara Blair told The Post. “We have been fighting to put an end to this crisis, however our city officials have unfortunately failed to address the problem and have allowed this public disorder to continue.”
■ Last Friday we said goodbye to Bert Newton. Legend is a word we use too much but in Bert’s case, he was a legend of radio, television and live theatre. With his passing comes the end of a golden era in entertainment. With partners like Graham Kennedy and Don Lane, Bert continued his career and became Mr Entertainment. He was the best and we all learnt from Bert. He had one of the sharpest, quick-witted deliveries this country had ever seen. It is a sad time to reflect on his passing but we should be celebrating the fact that we got to witness his huge talent for so many years. Condolences to Patti and all his family.
X-Men name concern
■ They are some of the most recognizable names in the Marvel cinematic universe but the X-Men are now under criticism from Marvel Studios new president of Physical, Post Production, VFX, and Animation, Victoria Alonso, for having a non-inclusive team moniker. "I don't know where the future is going. It's funny that people call it the X-Men, there's a lot of female superheroes in that XMen group, so I think it's outdated," she said. Alonso quickly segued into a discussion of non-movie Marvel universe expansions. Alonso recently promoted a decision to make perpetual villain Loki "gender fluid”. But while Marvel could claim the shift is related to a more ‘progressive’ approach to the characters it is more likely that a new X-Persons would solve issues related to pulling a group of characters who already have a successful movie franchise of their own into a more expansive universe of films.
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Close to freedom
■ Failed presidential assassin John Hinckley Jr. celebrated his impending freedom from court-ordered medication and therapy sessions in a low-key fashion. Hinckley, 66, spent nearly 90 minutes inside an office building in Williamsburg, Va., where he was photographed walking through the parking lot after getting out of a silver Toyota Avalon sedan. The would-be killer of then-President Ronald Reagan clutched a baby-blue, surgical-style mask and wore an untucked, short-sleeve, plaid button-down shirt over his portly frame, along with a blue baseball cap, navy slacks and black, orthopaedicstyle shoes.
Come on in, guys
■ Survivor host Jeff Probst kicked off the newest season of the classic reality television show by asking contestants whether he should retire one of his trademark phrases or not in order to make the show more inclusive. “We need your guidance on something,” Probst announced to the 18 contestants on Season 41, the first Survivor season filmed since the pandemic began. “For 20 years I have used one phrase to call people in for challenges,” Probst said. “Come on in, guys!” the contestants shouted, some smiling and laughing. “Come on in, guys,” Probst agreed. “Love saying it, it’s part of the show, but I, too, want to be of the moment. My question to you to decide for us: In the context of ‘Survivor,’ is a word like ‘guys’ okay, or is it time to retire that word?”
■ Islamism remains a "first order" security threat and the West should prepare for potential use of biological weapons by extremist groups, former British prime minister Tony Blair said. The Taliban swept to power in Afghanistan last month as the United States withdrew its troops after a 20-year war, and Britain fears the group's return and the vacuum left by the West's chaotic withdrawal will allow militants from al Qaeda and Islamic State to gain a foothold there. "Islamism, both the ideology and the violence, is a first order security threat and, unchecked, it will come to us, even if cantered far from us, as 9/11 demonstrated," Blair said in a speech at the RUSI security think tank to mark the twentieth anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the United States. Blair said the West needed to assess its vulnerability. "COVID-19 has taught us about deadly pathogens. Bio-terror possibilities may seem like the realm of science fiction. But we would be wise now to prepare for their potential use by non-state actors," he said.
Jessica means business
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Shaq’s status
■ Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal no longer wants to be considered a celebrity in light of “crazy” things that many celebrities are doing in today’s world and how they treat people. “These celebrities are going freaking crazy and I don’t want to be one. I denounce my celebrity-ness today. I’m done with it,” O’Neal said. “I don’t want to be in that category. Celebrities are crazy, they really are. Don’t call me that anymore. These people are out of their freaking mind with how they treat people, what they do, what they say. That’s never been me. I never want to be looked at like that.” Since retiring from the NBA, O’Neal has focused on helping others and is known for performing random acts of kindness. The report highlighted one such instance when O’Neal bought a stranger an engagement ring at a jewellery store. “I went in there to get some loop earrings and I saw the guy and he was just so shy and he was saying to the cashier, ‘Hey, how much do I owe to pay off the ring?’ I said, ‘My man, how much is the ring?’” O’Neal said.
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■ Disneyland is giving Jessica Rabbit a politically correct makeover as a private eye - ditching her famous low-rise red dress with a trench coat and a fedora - in one of its iconic rides. Jessica Rabbit is being redesigned to be more empowered and less scantily clad on Roger Rabbit's Car Toon spin ride, Yahoo News reports, as the ride's backstory is updated to make her a private investigator trying to fight a rise in crime. The ride originally opened in 1994 in Mickey's Toontown section of the Anaheim, California, theme park and featured guests catching a taxi and following Roger Rabbit and Benny the Cab as they race through Toontown looking for Jessica Rabbit, according to Inside the Magic. But under the park's plans, the ride will get a 'more relevant' reboot with a new plot that features Jessica as a trench coat-wearing private investigator. 'Citing the return of the Toon Patrol Weasels as the main driver behind the recent sharp rise in crime statistics throughout Mickey's Toontown, Jessica Rabbit has determined it is past time to throw her fedora into the ring by starting her own private investigation service,' a poster inside the revamped ride will read. 'While taking inspiration from long time friend and legendary Toon Detective Eddie Valiant, Jessica shows that she certainly means business.' I have secured a terrific holiday deal for readers of the Melbourne Observer and The Local Paper. Please mention 'Melbourne Observer' when you book and you will receive the 'Special Rate of the Day'. Please contact: Jennifer at info@ramadaweho.com
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■ Jack Carson usually played the ‘nice guy’ in Hollywood films. He was in comedies, musicals and dramas and was the master of the ‘double take’. Jack was 6' 2" tall and although he was not a handsome ‘matinee idol’ he was good looking and everybody loved him. Jack Carson was a great character actor who appeared in more than 90 films. John Elmer ‘Jack’ Carson was born in Canada in 1910 and grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After graduating from college Jack went to Hollywood to become an actor and initially worked as an extra at the RKO Studios. His first decent screen role was in 1937 as a service station attendant in but he was not credited in the cast list. He appeared in many supporting roles over the next four years and was getting radio work on the major networks. Jack moved to Warner Brothers Studios in 1941 where he got much better roles and became a very popular film star. His films during the 1940s included
and . Jack was unfit for active service during the war years but spent a lot of his time entertaining the service men and women as part of a touring
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troupe with actress Chili Williams.They performed for General Douglas MacArthur's troops in the South Pacific and Jack visited hospitals and camps whilst he was there. He had his own comedy radio show which commenced in 1943 and it ran for four years. Jack was teamed with his friend Dennis Morgan for many films at Warner Brothers. In 1948 they were in which introduced a ‘newcomer’ by the name of Doris Day. Jack Carson made several films Doris Day and they became romantically involved for a short time. Jack had two outstanding film roles - he
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and . He also was a guest on many of the musical variety television shows of that period. Jack Carson was married four times and had two children. He was married to actress Lola Albright from 1952-1958. Jack became ill during the filming of a Disneyland telemovie titled and then collapsed whilst rehearsing a new Broadway play. Jack Carson died from stomach cancer at the age of 52 in 1963. He was taken far too young. He was survived by his wife Sandra Jolley and his two children. Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AW The Time Tunnel - Remember When Sundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens. And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon. www.innerfm.org.au
3D work at Ian Potter Centre
■ From 3D-printed corals and modular underwriter reef structures, to robotically printed and unknitted architecture, Sampling the Future, a new exhibition at The Ian Potter Centre NGV, reveals some of the extraordinary ways that advanced technologies and manufacturing are shaping our near and distant future. Sampling the Future showcases new work by leading experimental and speculative designers whose practices bridge the worlds of design, technology, science and philosophy in order to imagine how and why objects, structures and buildings are designed and made. These include speculative architects Roland Snooks and Leanne Zilka, Alice Springs-based designer Elliat Rich, Sydney-based duo Kyoko Hashimoto and Guy Keulemans, and Melbourne duo Georgia Nowak and Eugene Perepletchikov, among others. Divided into two thematic sections – the near future and the distant future – the exhibition features large-scale architectural installations, thought provoking design objects, as well as film and sound-based works. Designers exploring the ‘near future’ present works that combat climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, while those exploring the ‘distant future’ draw on history, mythology and philosophy to explore our relationship to and reliance on natural resources, as well as the central role that materials have played in shaping the tools and artefacts of human civilisation. Exhibition closes February 6. Ian Potter Centre Federation Square Swanston St, Melbourne
Anna Schwarz Gallery
■ The Anna Schwartz Gallery has reopened with two solo exhibitions being unveiled for the first time to the public by leading Australian artists Marco Fusinato and Rose Nolan. Fusinato and Nolan will present major new works across two levels of the Gallery. Marco Fusinato, who has been selected to represent Australia at the 59th Venice Biennale in 2022, will un-
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Bunurong/Yorta Yorta artist Chris Hume and community form Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place. Dancing with Creation has transformed this local community site. Dancing with Creation 26 Railway Ave, Ringwood East
OK. With John O’Keefe Where will they land?
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with Peter Kemp veil his latest series of works for the exhibition titled Experimental Hell (Atomosphaeram). The exhibition features largescale silkscreen works on raw aluminium, a newly recorded album, and a noise performance, which will bring the three primary areas of Fusinato’s practice together in a single project. Rose Nolan’s monumental new floor work transforms the upper gallery space, featuring her distinctive reduced palette of red and white and use of text. Titled Parlour Games, the exhibition comprises a large carpet and mirrored panels and continues Nolan’s exploration of the possibilities of painting, shifting her work from the wall to the floor to inhabit a new space. Exhibition closes December 18. Anna Schwartz Gallery 185 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Dancing with Creation
■ Dancing with Creation is a series of public art works in the heart of Ringwood East shopping centre. A small park is transformed by a painted mural, footpath and planter boxes along Railway Ave, Realised by Gunnai/Gunditjmarra/Yorta Yorta/ Wiradjuri artist Robert Young, Wurundjeri/Yorta Yorta artist Simone Thomson and artist
■ Margel Hinder: Modern in Motion is the first retrospective of Margel Hinder (1905-1995), one of Australia’s most important and dynamic, yet underrated, modernist sculptors. The exhibition Margel Hinder: Modern in Motion will be displayed in Heide’s main galleries. And is a tribute to her great and ever-expanding, creative vision. Exhibition closes February 6, 2022. Heide Museum of Modern Art 7 Templestowe Rd, Bulleen - Peter Kemp
Library Fellowships
■ The recipients of the 2022 State Library Victoria Fellowships, worth a total $200,000, were announced last week. Amor Residency at Baldessin Press and Studio ($5000) - available to a visual artist wishing to explore works on paper, in particular printmaking or artists’ books. Dr Ry Haskings: 1960s to 1990s newspaper design, political and cultural histories and narrative – investigates new purposes for seemingly outdated modes of traditional newspaper design to make an edition of prints for a portfolio and exhibition. Berry Family Fellowship ($15,000) - This fellowship supports a project exploring an aspect of the social history of Melbourne or Victoria, based on the State Collection. Ms Ana Tiquia and Ms Reanna Browne: After work – a five-part audio essay that explores the future of work through voices of workers – past, present, and future. - Contributed
● Mick Molloy ■ Over the lockdown the entertainment industry did a 360-degree flip entertainers joined the unemployment queues , and as for those in the media the churn rate was mind blowing - more goings than comings. Billy Brownless gave The Footy Show (GTV) the flick, Mick Molloy set to depart Triple M by end of year, changes to The Wiggles line - up, and then there's Alan Jones left virtually homeless. Space does not permit to list all those other talented folk left unemployed.
TV in Thailand
■ TV networks in Thailand are running public service spots appealing to people to recycle plastic drink bottles to be made into personal protective equipment (PPE). The suits are used by Buddhist Monks who are responsible for burying the dead caused by COVID. Eighteen plastic bottles produce one PPE suit, so there is truth in the ageold adage of turning trash into treasure by saving lives and helping the environment at the same time.
Gigs for Ian Moss
■ Fans of guitarist Ian Moss can ink in Mossy's postponed gigs. His next Melbourne appearance is re-scheduled for February 25, 2022, then another show with Troy Cassar-Daley in Warragul, March 3.
White collar crime?
■ News has surfaced of an alleged white-collar misappropriation of funds in excess of a million bucks from a international media related agency. Funds allegedly purchased speed boats, house renovations and some high living. The exec alleged to be involved had just been promoted within the company to assume a job in Europe on a huge salary. For legal reasons, we will remain zipper mouthed.
Joe on the go
■ Multi-talented musician/vocalist Joe Camilleri has released a new recording under the banner of St Georges Road being his 50th release since he first took Australia by storm. Joe is now out and about catching up on gigs postponed due to COVID. Go Joe, go. - John O’Keefe
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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not FILM: THE GUILTY (Streaming on NETFLIX): Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Paul Dano, Ethan Hawke, Peter Sarsgaard. Genre: Crime/Drama/Thriller. Year: 2021. Rating: M. Length: 90 Minutes. Stars: *** Review: One-location thriller directed by Antoine Fuqua (The Equalizer) about a demoted police officer assigned to a 911 emergency call dispatch desk, but when he receives an emergency phone call from a kidnapped woman, the situation escalates quickly and without warning. Faithful remake of the outstanding 2018 Danish psychological thriller has lots to offer, however, if you have seen the original there are little if any surprises in store, nonetheless, producer and star Jake Gyllenhaal gives a standout blood-sweat-and-tears performance as the lone emergency phone operator trying to come to terms with his own personal demons as the distress call escalates to its startling conclusion, capturing every facial movement to great effect along the way. As in the original version, director Antoine Fuqua keeps it tight and lean as the utilizing the claustrophobic setting to keep the tension high, and in addition, he allows no unnecessary excess to pad-out, hamper or prolong proceedings, and even though it is not superior to the original (and for those who can’t compare), it ultimately delivers a tautly wound, compelling and enjoyable thrill ride of anguish, anxiety and determination that primarily (with only minor changes) remains dutifully steadfast and unwavering to an already established European classic. FILM: GUNPOWDER MILKSHAKE (Streaming on Google Play & AppleTV+): Cast: Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Angela Bassett, Michelle Yeoh, Paul Giamatti. Genre: Action/Thriller. Rating: MA15+ Year: 2021. Length: 114 Minutes. Stars: *** Review: As a professional assassin, a mother was forced to abandon her daughter and go on the run, now years later, the daughter has grown up into a hit-woman, and after a high-stake mission spins out of control, putting an innocent 8-year-old girl in the middle of a gang war, the daughter has no choice but to go rogue, which ultimately leads her back to her mother and her former sidekicks, who all join forces in an avenging war. The one great thing that can be said about this film is the title, a Quentin Tarantino-esque inspired wanna-be ride that also filters legendary action filmmakers such as Sergio Leone, John Woo, Park Chan-wook (Oldboy) and Guy Ritchie, to name a few, and this works okay for the most part, but not as a whole, nonetheless, flaws aside this is a wild, cookie, quirky and ridiculously entertaining ultraviolent ;girl-power ; guilty pleasure that is sure to achieve a cult and ensure future adventures. The top notch cast includes Lena Heady (Game of Thrones), Michelle Yeoh (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Tomorrow Never Dies), Angela Bassett (Mission Impossible: Fallout, Black Panther), and veteran Paul Giamatti as the villain of the piece, however, it is Doctor Who; Jumanji; and Guardians of the Galaxy; star Karen Gillan with an 8 year old girl in tow that holds the screen throughout with grace and aplomb amongst the acrobatic carnage and mounting body count. Aided by surreal colour palates and idiosyncratic set design, the end result is darkly comic and twisted thrill ride, an altogether imperfect and absurdist slice of mayhem for action junkies that for the most part achieves what it sets out to do, but those looking for intelligence, subtlety, multi-layered character development and logic may be disappointed ... this is a milkshake that need a few more turns in the mixer and a bit more flavour and a touch of malt. - James Sherlock
Rourke’s Reviews Dr Brain
■ (MA). Six episodes. Streaming on AppleTV each Thursday. From director Kim Jee-woon (The Quiet Family, The Foul King, ATale Of Two Sisters,ABittersweet Life, The Age Of Shadows), this ingenious sci-fi/drama/thriller (based on the popular webtoon by Hong Jac-ga) should keep viewers totally enthralled. Beginning in 1990, we see a young Lee Se-won (Kim Geon-U) at school, unable to relate to, or interact with, his fellow classmates. After a classroom incident, Sewon’s mother (Oh Yeon-A) is forced to seek out professional help for her unsociable son, and it is discovered that his brain is unusually structured, causing Se-won to crave research and retain memory, while not being able to understand empathy or emotion, which is perfectly illustrated when he sees his mother die in a harrowing car accident. Years later, Se-won (now played by Lee Sun-kyun, who co-starred in the 2019 Oscar-winning film, Parasite) is now a brilliant doctor, looking at how memories and experiences may be transferred from one mind to another. His experiments succeed, but not in the way he expects. When he is visited by two police detectives and a private detective over the murder of a man he doesn’t know, Se-won must use this new, dangerously unreliable technology to try and solve the case where he is seen as the main suspect. Jo Jae-Hong’s adaptation intelligently moves between different genres, but never allows them to separate or jar, while the entire cast play their parts to perfection (Sewon is a fascinating creation). Harnessing all these elements is director Kim, who again shows what an accomplished film-maker he is (it’s such a pity that the only Hollywood project offered to him was the forgettable Schwarzenegger vehicle, The Last Stand), and he moves from drama, thriller, sci-fi, and even moments of comedy, with masterful ease. It comes as no surprise from a director who has helmed films as polar opposite as the grandly entertaining The Good, The Bad, The Weird and the graphically horrific I Saw The Devil. Kim also displays what a brilliant camera eye he has, as he stylishly and thoughtfully uses patterns, structures, colour and light in a metaphorical and symbolic manner. With Squid Game having taken the world by storm, this first-rate Korean series couldn’t have arrived at a better time, and will hopefully achieve similar worldwide success and praise. RATING - ****
Midnight Mass
■ (MA). Seven episodes. Now streaming on Netflix. Though it doesn’t really bring anything new to the genre, and the plot turns are too easy to see coming, this new series from film-maker Mike Flanagan still manages to engage and absorb, thanks to the director’s genuine love for place, character, and most of all, the genre itself. The story unfolds on the quiet (some might saying decaying) Crockett Island, home to a community which has relied on fishing as its trade for decades. Many have left the island for the mainland, so the remaining locals are surprised when a new, younger priest, Father Paul (Hamish Linklater) arrives on their doorstep, replacing the dementia-ridden Monsignor Pruitt who had led the townsfolk’s Sunday services for many, many years. Also returning home is Riley (Zach Gilford), who has just been released from prison after serving a lengthy sentence for killing a woman in a drunk-driving accident. It doesn’t take long after these two have arrived that strange occurrences begin to happen, occurrences that will affect the entire town. Flanagan shows great confidence in his handling of the material, after he successfully managed the monumental feat of adapting Doctor Sleep for the big screen, the follow-up novel to one of Stephen King’s most beloved and popular stories, The Shining, which itself became an iconic film in 1980, directed by the legendary Stanley Kubrick. King’s influence is noticeable throughout Midnight Mass, particularly Salem’s Lot, but also Needful Things and The Stand. There are also nods to renowned directors such as John Carpenter, George A. Romero, Kathryn Bigelow, Ti West, Ted Kotcheff, Michael Mann and Gary Sherman. Flanagan regulars are again in the cast, including Kate Seigel and Henry Thomas. Despite its rather derivative plot and lack of surprises, Midnight Mass is solid entertainment. If you do enjoy this, please watch Tobe Hooper’s excellent 1979 TV mini-series adaptation of King’s Salem’s Lot, as it will make for a compelling companion piece. RATING - ***½ - Aaron Rourke
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NOVEMBER 14-20 TOP DVD AND BLU-RAY SALES: 1. THE SUICIDE SQUAD. 2. CANDYMAN. 3. ICE ROAD. 4. RESPECT. 5. DON'T BREATH 2. 6. COMING HOME IN THE DARK. 7. HELP. 8. THE MISFITS. 9. GUNPOWDER MILKSHAKE. 10. OLD. NEW RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS ON DVD AND BLU-RAY THIS WEEK: PIG. PRISONERS OF THE GHOSTLAND. REMINISCENCE. DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY NEW RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: THE MAGIC CHRISTIAN. MAD MAX: The Road Warrior - 4K-UHD MAD MAX: Beyond Thunderdome - 4KUHD. NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: THE BILL: Series 19. MINDER: Collection 2. MAGNUM P.I. Season 3. HOMECOMING: Season 2. IMPULSE: Season 2. GREY’S ANATOMY: Season 17. HEMINGWAY: A Film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. - James Sherlock
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Gippsland Festival
■ The Gippsland Country Music Festival will be held on Saturday, April 23 at Mossvale Park Leongatha. An A-list line up of Australian artists will take to the stage including Kasey Chambers, The Wolfe Brothers, Travis Collins, Adam Harvey, Darlinghurst and others. Food, market stalls and loads of family entertainment will also be on offer. More info at: www.gippslandcountrymusicfestival.com
Weeping Willows
■ Local duo Weeping Willows are back. The award winning husband and wife team will join well respected Aussie music icons Mick Pealing and Nick Charles on Wednesday, December 1 at The Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East from 8pm. You won’t want to miss this one. Bookings on 9380 1752, $10 at the door.
Destiny Band Oz
■ The Gippsland duo have been busy during lockdown recording new material. Their latest release In The Neck is getting rotation with a number of community radio stations around the country and overseas. A Christmas offering too is just around the corner says lead vocalist Tessa Libreri. http://www.destinybandoz.com/ - Rob Foenander
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Australian Chamber Choir livestream
■ Many performing arts events had to be cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19. Australian Chamber Choir isloyally committed to continue to offer their concert program while adhering to restrictions. These concerts have been presented by live streaming in a church setting. The first of these concerts was Angels, providing a shining jewel to watch, especially during lockdown. Restrictions allowed for only a small number in the space and four choristers performed the program professionally and comfortably. The lovely voices of the four singers, Cornelia Elmelid (soprano), Elizabeth Anderson (alto), Oliver Crofts (tenor), Lucas Wilson-Richter (bass) blended perfectly, treating the virtual audience to glorious music presented in a perfect environment. There were no issues with the online format for these experienced and respected performers. “The angel, a supernatural protector or guide, is a symbol of hope” (ACC program). This truly sublime and uplifting performance included a program of works by Palestrina (Italy) Purcell, Tye (England), Tomkins (Wales), Verdelot (France) and included a new arrangement of the delightful Angels We Have Heard on High, reminding us that the Christmas season is approaching. This livestream concert lost
nothing of the charm and beauty of a live concert, enticing and delighting this reviewer completely. It provided a well needed escape into another world of inspiration and joy. www.auschoir.org - Review by Jill Page
Austen Con
■ Melbourne produced glorious weather for the Fourth Annual Austen Con. Bonnets, top hats, feathers, shawls, fans, cravats, tailcoats and chemises were on show elegantly parading the gardens and buildings of Abbotsford Convent. A range of fascinating workshops and presentations and all things Austen filled the time of conference attendees. Jane Austen was a prolific writer, possessed with what the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge described as "scribblomania". In addition to her novels, Austen wrote many letters, a lost art in the digital age. Kelly Lock teaches us the intricacies of letter writing using nib and ink. In her novels, Austen describes women's late eighteenth and early nineteenth-century lives—the marriage market, the education bias, the attainment of "ideal" Regency feminine skills, stifling social conventions—presented with a rich, satirical subtext. We get an idea of this through a
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speed dating session where our eighteenth-century "dates" quiz us to determine if we are a good match. One of these ideal Regency-era feminine skills is needlework. We learn to hand stitch a bonnet and imagine ourselves sitting by the fire with our sisters in the drawingroom in the cottage at Chawton, Kent. The presentations were equally thought-provoking. With the success of the show Bridgerton, and its racially integrated alternative history, Lauren Burke and Lydia Craig explored race in Regency England. Kelly Gardiner and Shamini Kumar unpacked the British East India Company and its ties to colonialism. Hannah Aroni and James Matthews conjectured on the neurodivergence of Mr Darcy. Eighteenth-century dancing, a cabaret, and escape room were just a few of the other activities on offer. All in all, another great day with Jane Austen. Presented by 24 Carrot Productions. - Review by Kathryn Keeble
The Duke
■ The Duke is a quirky film about a retired taxi driver, Kempton Bunton (Jim Broadbent), who in 1961 steals Francisco Goya’s painting The Duke of Wellington from
the British National Gallery. Based on the true story of the gallery’s first and only theft of an artwork, Bunton, incensed at the exorbitant price of £140,000 the British government paid for the Goya, decides on a whim to steal the painting on principle. The court case that followed caused a sensation and a change in the law. Broadbent is excellent as the gormless Bunton stealing ‘some half-baked portrait by a Spanish drunk’. Bunton is no cat burglar. In fact, it is hard to imagine him carrying out the heist without being detected. Nevertheless, the painting is stolen and subsequently returned. In between, bumbling Scotland Yard detectives speculate in press conferences on who might have pulled off such a grand heist: an artful criminal gang or international jewel thieves. Helen Mirren plays Bunton’s long-suffering wife, Dorothy, but the star is Broadbent and his quixotic quest to force the government to fund his campaign for free TV licences for veterans and the elderly. Directed by Roger Michell, the film has an old-world quality reminiscent of the great British comedy dramas. It effortlessly captures the dreariness of postwar London just before the explosion of the sights and sounds of the swinging sixties. - Review by Kathryn Keeble
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RV renews equestrian partnership
■ Racing Victoria has renewed its partnership with Equestrian Victoria by extending its Off The Track naming rights partnership for the 2021-22 season. The mutually beneficial partnership has seen an increased number of Off The Track horses compete in EV events since the introduction of RV’s Off The Track Program in 2012. In more recent times, while COVID has reduced the number of competitions that have taken place, demand for off-the-track thoroughbreds remains on the rise. Off The Track is now making up 40 per cent of the total horses participating in the Horse Trials last season, and over 15 per cent of horses competing at the 2021 Victorian Jumping Titles. As a key driver for growing demand for the thoroughbred in the equestrian community, RV’s Off The Track Program will continue to support some of EV’s major events. This included the Spring Horse Trials that were run on October 22. The Barastoc Horse of the Year will be run in February next year, and the Melbourne International 3 Day Event in June next year. The Young Ambassador Program is due to be run next June, offering increased opportunities for riders of the off-the-track horses. The Young Ambassador Program sees State finalists for each disciplined (jumping, showing, dressage and eventing), attend as intensive assessment and training weekend in June 22. At the end of which, four winners are chosen to be the ‘faces’ of their respective disciplines, based on their sportsmanship, performance, leadership qualities and contribution to the sport. Racing Victoria will continue to support dedicated Off The Track categories and prizes for riders competing at EV major championships and regional events across Victoria. This will include EV affiliated horse trials and show jumping events, as well as the addition of 10 EV affiliated dressage events, which will recognise the Best Performed OTT in preliminary classes. This offers the chance for more retired horses to be recognised for excelling in their careers. In addition, new jumping classes have been added to the roster of EV affiliated show jumping events, increasing the opportunities for the off-the-trackers to be rewarded across various levels. Future opportunities for EV members who own an off-the-track thoroughbred, have also been increased, thanks to the launch of Racing Victoria’s new on-line post-racing platform, Off The Track community in May this year. Already well supported by the Victorian Equestrian community, more than 2000 off-thetrack thoroughbred owners and riders have claimed their horses on the platform. To not only assist RV Victoria, in tracing former racehorses across Victoria, but to access a variety of exclusive content and educational tools to support their passion for the thoroughbred. OTT Community members can also sign up to be the Full Circle emergency contact for horses, should they find themselves at risk long
That included Network 10 and 10 Play audiences. Then you had Racing.Com and Sky Channel, along with Victoria’s racing station, RSN, plus other state’s radio stations at least taking the Call of the Cup. This brought the audience up to more than 2.5 million for the big day. Well done everybody, a great effort.
We’re back at last
● Nature Stirp winning in the Darley Classic. Racing Photos. retired racehorses.
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Big Cup Week
■ Despite COVID interfering with race crowds over the Cup Carnivals, the Victoria Racing Club were happy with the overall results. While restrictions kept the total to 30,000, for the four days of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, a number of things went very well. Over the four days at Flemington, more than 6000 jobs for the events and hospitality industries was a shot in the arm. They also broke the live streaming record for the Lexus Melbourne Cup. There were 652,000unique users of the live streaming. Nearly two million Australians watched the great mare, Verry Elleegant, win the Cup.
■ At last it appears something may be done through Racing Victoria to get the rest of the racing media journalists to be able to enter the Press Room at the major tracks. It is envisaged that Saturda,y November 27, could be the date that most of us can get back. This yet to ratified, but we are all hoping. Our VRMA annual meeting via Zoom was held on September 27. As an Association we have been unable to operate as usual, but the Black Caviar Scholarship was awarded to Justin Darcy and Tom Happell. Two outstanding applicants, and they are keen to get on with it. The Roy Higgins and Darren Gauci Medals will be presented at our Personality of the Year Dinner at the Emerald Hotel on the first Monday in February next year. Former number one caller with Racing Victoria, ABC, and Sky Channel for many years, and course commentator, Greg Miles, became the 10th Life Member in the 79th year of the Victoria Racing Media Association. One of the greatest commentators to grace the scene, Greg is a worthy winner and a great man. Greg said, after receiving his award, that it was humbling to receive the award as the VRMA has been very dear to him. Also, a big thank you, goes to top racing man with Racing.com, Warren Huntly,he will serve his final year as Chairman of the Association this year. - Ted Ryan
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Aussie success in New Zealand Cup
■ The biggest event in New Zealand racing whether it be gallops or trots – the standing start $631,500 IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup was held at Addington Raceway Christchurch on Tuesday November 10 and Melbourne owners Merv and Meg Butterworth were victors after their high quality 4Y0 American Ideal-Lively Nights stallion Copy That greeted the judge. Trained at Pukekohe (Auckland) by veteran Ray Green who under Covid conditions was unable to make the trip south, Copy That driven by Canterbury based Blair Orange stepped cleanly from outside the front line with Orange having no hesitation in sending him forward four and five wide to take over from noted sit/sprinter Classie Brigade (barrier four) entering the straight on the first occasion of the 3200 metre journey easing three wide as favourite Self Assured (10m) settled mid-field. Although many of his opponents made runs early in the piece to gain a more forward position, there was no pressure being applied to Copy That which relaxed beautifully in the run. As is tradition, the runs from the highly fancied runners went forward approaching the bell, favourite Self Assured from five back in the running line was the first to move, with roughie Laver (one/one) pulling out ahead of him rather sharply to momentarily race uncovered until Self Assured crossed him only to give the open spot to another North Islander South Coast Arden which had followed him forward after trailing from the start, giving Self Assured one/one cover for the final circuit. Sitting quiet as a church mouse on the final bend, Copy That when asked to extend by Orange on straightening, coasted to the wire two and a half lengths ahead of Self Assured which eased wide in the straight, with South Coast Arden battling on gamely for third a neck back. Roughie Steel The Show after an easy time three back the markers was fourth two lengths away while Classie Brigade ran his usual honest race for fifth after using the passing lane off the back of the winner to no avail. Returning a mile rate of two minutes even, Copy That ran his last half mile in 54.8 seconds with a final quarter of 27.5.
Cobram starter
■ Cobram on the Murray started off the week’s racing on Monday November 8 with a well patronized nine event card. Echuca trainer Susan Hunter’s 5Y0 Majestic Son-Dizzyinterest gelding Partytime was a tough victor of the Xmas Party @ Cobram Harness 17 December Trotters Mobile over 2170 metres. Raced by Susan and husband Shane Gloury, Partytime driven by Bendigo based Rod Lakey raced exposed throughout from gate five as speedy gelding Starlight Storm led as usual from gate three. Taking a slender lead on turning, Partytime held a margin all the way up the running to defeat a game Lifeinthebalance which spent most of the race trapped three wide from gate three by 2.3 metres in a mile rate of 2-02. Honest mare Kilarney Heidi was third 8 metres away after trailing the runner up home from mid-field in the last lap. It was Partytime’s third success in 16 outings. ■ Bendigo based Alex (Alby) Ashwood took the honors for the day after driving three well supported winners including two from his own stable trained in partnership with Tayla French. Six year old Somebeachsomewhere-Golden Slippa gelding Beach Wreck was the first to arrive taking the Xerri Evans Cobram Pace over 2170 metres. Immediately away from inside the second row to settle three back in the running line after Wild Imagination flew the gate from position six to lead, Beach Wreck was shunted back through the field when a number of runners took turns of going forward, ending up five back. Going forward three wide solo in the final circuit to be outside the pacemaker on the home turn, Beach Wreck proved too strong for his rivals, scoring by 7.8 metres in advance of You Ninety Two out wide from the tail, with Wild Imagination holding down third a half head away. The rate 1-59. Stablemate Talent Agent, a Kiwi bred gelded son of Gold Ace and Art Buyer hav-
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with Len Baker ing his first outing since September after crossing the Tasman, showed sparkling speed from gate three to lead all of the way in the 2170 metre Cobram Farm Equipment 3Y0 Pace. Raced by a massive syndicate, Talent Agent coasted to the wire 9.4 metres ahead of La Captain (one/two), with Cheez coming from the tail to be a half neck away third. The mile rate 159.6. ■ Marong part-owner/trainer Terry Gange gave Ashwood the middle leg of his treble when 4Y0 Major Bronski-Czarina Katerina gelding Beau Bronski snared the 1670 metre $9,000 Benstud Pace Final. After beginning fast from gate two Beau Bronski was unable to cross heat winner Im Harvey Specter inside him as Mister Cole after being trapped wide from outside the front line parked outside the pacemaker. Shuffled back a spot after Miss Kontiki after trailing Mister Cole to race uncovered Beau Bronski ended up three back in the moving line. When Mister Cole eased three wide approaching the home turn, Beau Bronski took his spot before angling wide in the straight and finished on determinedly to prevail by a half neck in 1-56.1 from Mister Cole and Im Harvey Specter who was third 3.7 metres away.
Terang triumph
■ Strathdale trainer Justin Brewin and Great Western’s Kerryn Manning enjoyed a big night at Terang on Tuesday with Brewin winning a double and Kerryn chalking up a driving treble on the pair and one for Ballarat based Michael Cole. The first of the Brewin winners was 4Y0 Betterthancheddar-Cullens Queen gelding Colby Art which led throughout from the pole in the Murfett/Whiting Terang Maiden Pace over 1680 metres to account for Keayang Treasure (one/ one) and Murdoch from mid-field in a 2-00.7 mile rate. The margins 6.6 metres x a half neck. Stablemate Crossroader, a 6Y0 Roll With JoeMuckinbar Lady gelding showed sparkling speed to lead from gate five in the 2180 metre Mt Noorat Freighters Pace, defeating a deathseating Mister Rebel by 2 metres in 2-01.5, with Security Check 5.1 metres away third after coming from near last. The mile rate 2-01.5. Six year old Fling It-Biggies gelding Wingman Fling gave Kerryn her third success for the night when victorious in the Morsbearings Warrnambool Trotters Mobile over 2180 metres. Leading out from gate two, Wingman Fling was eased to allow Claudy An Gus (gate six) to assume control and after enjoying a cosy trip, used the sprint lane to prevail by a head in a rate of 2-04.9 from Sunny Petite (four back the markers) which flashed late after getting clear on turning. Claudy An Gus held third 7.8 metres away. ■ A local winner on the night was Jilliby Fernando for trainer Paddy Lee and reinswoman Codi Rauchenberger. Beginning swiftly from gate five to lead, Captain TreacherousMetromint colt Jilliby Fernando was untroubled to run out a 11.2 metre victor over Gotta Smudge (three back the markers) and Reactor Factor four back who was 4.5 metres back. The mile rate 1-58.1.
Geelong winner
■ Geelong raced on Wednesday and 4Y0 Angus Hall-Miss Warbucks gelding Im Daddy Warbucks returned to the winners list after taking the Yabby Dam Farms Trotters Handicap over 2570 metres. Trained and driven by Riddell’s Chris Lang for a host of well known harness enthusiasts, Im Daddy Warbucks began safely from 10 metres as lone front marker Shield Maiden led before going off stride approaching the first turn allowing Christmas Babe (10m) to assume control leaving Im Daddy Warbucks in the open. Gaining cover at the bell after Leanne Leeann went forward from three back to park uncovered at the bell, Im Daddy Warbucks after easing three wide on the home turn coasted to the wire 1.6 metres in advance of the fast finishing Sonny Brooke (one/three – three back the markers home turn), with Christmas Babe battling away gamely for third 1.9 metres back. The mile rate 2-06.1. ■ Ballarat’s Michael Cole raced, trained and driven 5Y0 Auckland Reactor-The Summer Wind 5Y0 gelding Auckland Red caused a major upset in the 1609 metre Geelong High Speed Racing Pace (third leg of the quaddie) after winning at odds of $151. Starting from gate two on the second line, Auckland Red possied four back in the running line as another roughie Cornish Smuggler led from gate four. Moving forward three wide solo in the last lap, Auckland Red sprinted brilliantly to lead on the final bend and score by 2.2 metres in a rate of 1-57.2 from Rockingwithsierra which trailed the weakening leader. Rocco Americana after galloping shortly after the start when racing parked before recovering and again occupying the “death seat” was third 1.7 metres away. ■ Toolern Vale’s John Justice recorded an easy victory in the Winning Post Restaurant Pace over 2100 metres with 3Y0 Mach Three-Desire Mhe 3Y0 gelding Helluva. A kiwi import raced by loyal owner Mark Gurry, Helluva led throughout from the pole and after an easy time, had plenty in reserve to greet the judge by 7.9 metres in a rate of 1-57.7 over Major Meister which trailed. Mr Bohannon (one/one – three wide home turn) was third 14.9 metres back.
Thursday double
■ Thursday was double day with Maryborough racing in the afternoon and Kilmore at night. As expected there were a lot of very short priced favourites at Maryborough when heats of the Breeders Crown for trotters (two and three) occupied the program. The winners being – Plymouth Chubb ($1.04), Courage Stride ($1.22), Keayang Chucky ($11.00), Kyvalley Hotspur ($1.20), Sheza Pleasure ($3.10), Queen Elida ($1.45), Parisian Artiste ($1.80), Keayang Ninja ($2.50), Illawong Benita ($5.00 and Tough Love ($2.20).
Kilmore meeting
■ At Kilmore, eight year old Kiwi bred Mach Three-Copper Beach gelding Zadaka ($22.30) who’s last victory had been in the Ararat Pacing Cup in February this year, returned to form when successful in the MC Security Pace over 2180 metres. Trained at Charlton by Greg Norman for major clients the Cormack family, Zedaka driven by another Charltonian Ryan Sanderson settled last along the markers after being eased from gate four as Jean Luc led from gate two before handing over with around a mile to travel to Would You Mind which had weaved a passage inbetween runners from the extreme draw. There was action aplenty through the middle stages as Rackemup Tigerpie (one/two) went forward to assume control racing for the bell, with San Carlo following him forward to race exposed for the final circuit. Sent forward four wide in the back straight on the final occasion, Zedaka although four wide on the final bend raced to San Carlo which had gained the upper hand on turning and in an exciting finish, gained the judges nod by 3.2 metres, returning a mile rate of 2-00.9. Letsrockletsroll (one/one) was third 2 metres
Sulky Snippets This Week
■ Wednesday – Ballarat, Thursday – Maryborough/Echuca, Friday – Mildura/ Melton, Saturday – Melton, Sunday – Charlton. Monday – Stawell, Tuesday – Bendigo.
back after easing three wide on straightening. ■ The night belonged to Lexton freelance reinsman James Herbertson who chalked up two wins during the night. Four year old Rock N Roll Heaven-Soho Cannes mare Rainbowsnpearls was the first to arrive, taking the Alabar Vicbred Platinum Maiden Pace over 1690 metres. Partly owned and trained at Cudgee by Paddy Meade, Herbertson wasted no time in sending Rainbowsnpearls forward from the extreme draw on the back of Tex Goes Bang (gate two on the second row) to park in the open at the bell outside the leader Keayang Remi (gate five). Pouring on the pressure prior to the home turn, Rainbowsnpearls surged to the front and raced clear with a winning margin on straightening. Although getting a little weary over the concluding stages, Rainbowsnpearls in a final half of 59.6 scored by two metres over Harts Last (one/two), with Keayang Remi third 18.1 metres away. The mile rate 1-58.4. ■ Four year old Im Stately-Bacardi Jade mare Roshambo made it a back to back double for Herbie after winning the World’s Best Hoof Oil Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2180 metres. Settling four back in the running line from gate two on the second row, Roshambo trained at Tongala by Michael Watt was sent forward three wide in the last lap to join the leader on the home turn and did best to prevail by a head in a rate of 2-06.4 from Settle The Bill from last with a flying finish. The leader Another Nip was third 9 metres away. ■ Maryborough teenager Luke Dunne would have been the most elated person on course after driving 5Y0 Mr Feelgood-Saucyas gelding Cobalt Blues to victory at only his sixth drive. The race was the 2180 metre TAB Long May We Play Pace and Cobalt Blues trained at Strathfieldsay by Julie Douglas settled three back along the markers from inside the second line as ex-Kiwi 4Y0 gelding Satchmo Strikes first up in Oz led from gate two. Coming away from the inside on turning, Cobalt Blues finished best to gain the day by a neck from Lottie Moon (one/three) which joined the leader on the home turn and raced clear shortly after. Havana which eased off the back of the pacemaker to be one/one on the final bend was third 6.9 metres away. The mile rate 200.1. Luke is the son of Kelly-Ann Dunne. ■ Avenel trainer/driver Juanita Breen’s beautifully bred 4Y0 Skyvalley-Golden Wahine mare Golden Sunset first up since January was most impressive in taking the 1690 metre C&M Build Group Trotters Mobile. Despite racing uncovered from gate three outside the highly fancied Roi Du Soleil inside her, Golden Sunset momentarily dropped to the back of the leader approaching the final bend before easing outside him on turning and dashing clear. Although Sky Eagle (one/two) looked dangerous in the straight, Golden Sunset safely held him at bay to score by 3.6 metres, with Roi Du Soleil holding third 3.8 metres back. The rate 159.7. - Len Baker
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How to keep your hens happy ■ By Giuliana and Jason of Talking Hens at Merricks ‘Sustainable, Fun and Friendly Backyard Pets’
■ Talking Hens has been holding their threepart Winter Series of presentations on keeping your backyard hens safe and healthy over Winter. Each presentation takes place at the Talking Hens farm in Merricks. Many people either own hens or know someone who does. Owning hens not only brings fresh eggs but hens make surprisingly good pets. The most common feedback that staff at Talking Hens receive is how families are surprised at how much they love their new pets. As the Seasons change each year, they bring with them different challenges for backyard chicken keepers. In their 3-Part Winter Series - Talking Hens explains the key issues to overcome in Winter and how to enable your backyard flock to thrive in spite of t hem. On Sunday June 13, Talking Hens held t heir irst ever Facebook LIVE Event due to COVID Restrictions. Jason covered all of the information in the first part of the 3-part series “Keeping Hens Safe and Warm in Winter. He talked about how to keep hens safe from predators, how to create a warm, dry and comfortable chicken coop and run for them, reducing cold drafts, improving ventilation and an assessment of t he pros and cons of different bedding and nesting options. On Sunday July 11, we held part 2 “ Managing Behavioural Issues” where we looked at the chicken “pecking order” and why hens can sometimes chase each other around and pluck feathers. We learned the many causes of feather pecking behaviour and ways that we can reduce it. We also looked at how to safely introduce new hens to an existing flock. The video of both presentations can now be viewed on the Talking Hens Facebook page or t he Talking Hens You Tube Channel. You can also receive a PDF copy of the detailed presentation notes by sending us an email to t alk@talkinghens.com.au Part 3 - Overcoming I llness Within the Flock! Sunday, August 15 at 2pm What to do when hens are showing signs of poor health, common viruses that may affect your hens and the signs to watch-out for, simple steps to keeping your flock in good condition over Winter. Visit the Talking Hens Facebook page to book into Part 3 being the f inal, on-farm presentation in t he series. If you have any f urther questions please call Jason on 0406 691 231.