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■ Yarra Ranges Shire Council believes that the Cement Creek Rd Bridge at East Warburton could be re-opened as early as next month.

“Vehicle access to Redwood Forest via Cement Creek Rd Bridge is anticipated to be restored in late December, 2023, as we finish major bridge and pedestrian works,” said a Council representative.

“In recent years the popularity of the Redwood Forest has increased dramatically. The increased in traffic including tourist buses has necessitated the need to upgrade the bridge.

“The Cement Creek Bridge upgrades will provide improved safety for visitors to the Redwoods Forest by increasing the load capacity of the bridge, as well as the addition of a new access way for pedestrians alongside the bridge.

“Council contractors recently poured the new concrete base for the bridge, and are working on the final stages of construction ahead of the late December re-opening (weather dependent).

“The plan to replace the bridge was delayed by a landslip on the Warburton Highway, caused by flooding in October, 2022.”

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SHIRE PRESSURES SHING ON ROADS Local Briefs 188-kmh speedster at Kanumbra

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by Police at Kanumbra.

■ State Highway Patrol officers have impounded a Subaru WRX as part of Operation Furlong.

Police observed the WRX travelling at 188kmh along a 100-kmh section of Maroondah Hwy, Kanumbra around 4.50pm on Friday, November 3.

Officers intercepted the car and spoke to the 20-year-old driver.

His car was impounded with towing costs of $1800 and he is expected to be charged on summons with speed dangerous, manner dangerous and other traffic offences.

Driver blows .246

■ Mooroolbark Police intercepted a high range drink driver in Mount Evelyn on Thursday, November 2.

Officers received reports of a Holden Captiva being driven erratically in Mount Evelyn about 12 Noon.

Police started patrolling and a few minutes later officers observed an erratically driven black Holden Captiva on Birmingham Rd. Officers attempted to intercept the car, but the driver allegedly failed to pull over until members knocked on his window while he was stationary at a t-intersection.

He underwent a preliminary breath test and accompanied members to a station where he returned an evidentiary result of 0.246.

The driver, a 57-year-old from Mount Evelyn, is expected to be charged on summons for drink driving offences.

■ Murrindindi Shire Council has told State Minister Harriet Shing of its concerns about the conditions of local major roads such as the Melba Hwy, Whittlesea-Yea Rd, Goulburn Valley Hwy and Maroondah Hwy. Ms Shing met with Murrindindi Mayor Cr John Walsh, Shire CEO Livia Bonazzi and jey Council staff to discuss a range of key advocacy issues.

“Council continues to advocate for repairs to major roads across the Shire,” said a statement issue by a Shire communications representative.

“Council has responsibility for managing its own roads and assets while state roads such as the Melba Hwy, Whittlesea-Yea Rd, Maroondah Hwy and Goulburn Valley Hwy are the responsibility of the Victorian Government.

“While Council continues to roll out its own road repair packages, we call on the State Government to promptly make much needed repairs to its road network.”

Last Friday’s discussions with Ms Shing also covered subjects such as the floods, Lake Eildon and live rain and river level gauges.

Ms Shing was appointed Housing Minister last month. She has been Water Minister and Equality Minister since December last year. Her previous ministeries include Regional Development (Dec. 2022-Oct. 2023) and Commonwealth Games Legacy (Dec. 2022-July 2023).

A Council representative said that the talks with the Minister focused on last year’s floods.

“The October 2022 floods caused devastating impacts across Murrindindi Shire, with many communities again dealing with more flooding in June and early October this year.

“Dozens of properties have been flooded three times in 12 months, which is clearly a concern.

“Advocacy is one of Council’s important functions and is a crucial element in recovery, to ensure that our community has the resources, support and funding after an emergency, and to plan and mitigate against future disasters whilst building resilience and capacity in the community for future events.

“Since the October 2022 flood event, Council has been advocating to state and federal governments, and other relevant organisations on behalf of our community.

“The Minister acknowledged the advocacy work being undertaken by Council and the community regarding mitigating for future impacts.

● Harriet Shing, State Minister

● Cr John Walsh, Murrindindi Mayor

● Livia Bonazzi, Murrindindi CEO

The Council representativesaid: “A key plank of our advocacy concerns the operating rules in place for Lake Eildon as a water storage facility.

“Following strong community feedback, Council has corresponded with the Minister for Water and the Minister for Emergency Services, seeking a capped water level in Lake Eildon to help reduce flood risk.

“We have requested a review of the current rules which govern Goulburn Murray Water and its operations, including storage targets and release levels.

“The Minster said that the Technical Assessment report on the operating rules for Lake Eildon will be released in March 2024, with any decisions or changes to operating rules being informed by the report recommendations and scientific evidence.

“In addition, we are also seeking the urgent installation of live rain and river level gauges to help inform any response to future storm events.

“Without timely and accurate information, the incident control centres are left to operate blindly and unable to support impacted communities in a timely manner.

“The Minister confirmed an investment for the installation of further rain and river gauges across the state, with a river gauge being installed at Molesworth by December this year.

“It was pleasing to hear of the Minister’s support for further investment in flood modelling across the State, to better inform planning and support resilience.”

Meanwhile, Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish continued her campaign for local highways to be repaired.

“Regional lives are at risk with Jacinta Allen’s Labor Government falling 25 per cent short of its road repair target, as revealed last week in the Department of Transport and Planning’s latest annual report,” Ms McLeish said.

“The report states that the Government only treated nine million square metres of rural and regional roads – 25.6 per cent down on its 202223 target of 12.14 million square metres – but hit its targets in suburban roads.

“Regional Victorians don’t need an annual report to tell them Labor has abandoned our crumbling roads.

“They see it every day and they’re tired of it,” Ms McLeish said.

Whittlesea survey

■ The City of Whittlesea is running its Community Survey. The survey asks questions about participation in local activities and how people go about their daily life in the City of Whittlesea. The Council want sto know about employment, education, recreation, shopping, transportation and other experiences of people living in the municipality.

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Mernda CFA turns 50 ● Peita Duncan The City of Whittlesea will be hosting three free recycling events to mark National Recycling Week and to help residents repurpose old textiles into useful new items. National Recycling Week celebrates the positive impact recycling has on the environment and economy and takes place from November 13-19. City of WhittleseaActing Chair Administrator, Peita Duncan, encouraged people to get involved in these free events.

“Currently 85 per cent of all textiles go to landfill each year. We’re encouraging people to think about reusing and repurposing textiles in a fun and creative waym” Ms Duncan said. Events are: ■ Rag Roping. Monday, November 13, 6pm-8pm, Lalor Library ■ Whimsical Waste Weaving. Thursday, November 16, 10am-12noon, Whittlesea Community Activity Centre ■ Circular Fashion Market: Thrift, Stitch and Save. Saturday, November 18, 9am-1pm, Painted Hills Community Pavilion, Doreen

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■ Yan Yean MLA Lauren Kathage has told State Parliament that she was honoured to be invited by captain Steve Dusting to the Mernda CFA’s 50th anniversary dinner and awards.

“That room was full of people who are our neighbours – they are tradies or they have got a shop – yet they are also the heroes of our community who are protecting us at the times that we need it.

“There were some fabulous reflections on the change that there has been in the community since Mernda CFA was founded.

“They started in a tin shed next to the Mechanics Institute, but now there they are on Schotters Rd in their fabulous fit-for-purpose facility.

“The Mernda CFA crews are notable in our community for their open days and the way that they welcome community members and children, including mine, to come and sit in the trucks and have a go.

“It is a very inclusive space, and I think that is why at the awards dinner there was one long table full – absolutely full – of new young volunteers.

“I thank the Mernda CFA for all that they have contributed to our community, and I congratulate them on their culture, which continues

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● Mitchell Shire Mayor Cr Fiona Stevens at Broadford.

Completion of the Broadford Sec ondary College Synthetic Cricket Pitch Upgrade project will help one of the Mitchell Shire’s largest cricket clubs cater for growing demand. Broadford Cricket Club, which has three senior and three junior teams and a Woolworths Blast program, utilises the College Oval for training and matches. Due to the growth of the club, the oval is required more often and for longer periods. The old synthetic centre wicket was non-complaint, sat low in the ground and both the pitch and bowlers' run-ups retained water during rainfall. Thanks to $10,000 from Cricket Victoria’s Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund and $30,000 from Mitchell Shire Council, the club now has a new future-ready facility. The project included removal of the old synthetic pitch and concrete base. These have been replaced with a new synthetic wicket, base and junior line markings. The surrounding areas have also been re-turfed. The upgrade works will help better service the increasing demand for junior cricket and improve playing conditions. Mitchell Shire Mayor Cr Fiona Stevens said: “Sport is an important part of Mitchell Shire and as our population grows, so too will the demand on our sporting facilities. This project is a fantastic outcome for current and future cricketers, and I know it well utilised. I want to thank Cricket Victoria, Broadford Secondary College and Broadford Cricket Club for their support to make this project a reality,” Cr Stevens said.

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■ The land at 13 Green St in Healesville will remain public open space, with Yarra Ranges Council purchasing the land from VicTrack.

The Council engaged with community members in 2017 and earlier this year, gauging interest in the potential purchase of the land, with resounding support for the proposal.

Ryrie Ward Councillor, Fiona McAllister, said the purchase will bring relief to the community, six years after VicTrack began the process of selling the space.

“The land at 13 Green St has been a significant part of the town, going back more than 30 years,” Cr McAllister said.

“Anyone who has been to the market, or wandered down to Coronation Park will have seen people using the land for stalls, picnics or a quiet moment with family and friends.” The purchase was settled on Tuesday, October 31.

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Poor job on 684 bus: MP ■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish this month spoke in Parliament about the poor consultation by the State Government about the 684 bus from Eildon to Southern Cross.

“The bus used to go from Eildon into Alexandra through many little country towns and down through Healesville and stop at Chirnside, stop at Eastland and stop at East Melbourne at the medical precinct, and this was particularly important for so many people who could alight and go to their specialist appointment.

“We do not have trains; we rely on the V/ Line buses in my electorate. They were looking at terminating that at Lilydale and telling everyone to pop off the bus, get on the train.

“Now, a lot of people that take that are elderly and really enjoy being able to get on at one stop and off where they need to get off.

“I FOIed documents from here, and what a letdown it was to get virtually nothing back, not the real assessment of what people on the ground did tell them. I know when they did the assessment it was hard to get the consultation happening in country Victoria in my electorate rather than just at Healesville.

“We needed it across the divide, and Carmel Denham from Buxton did a good job in really lobbying to get this changed,” Ms McLeish said.

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● Cindy McLeish, Eildon MLA

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■ Murrindindi Shire Council, in consultation with the Eildon community, has developed draft plans to inform the Eildon Pondage Masterplan.

“A masterplan is a long-term plan that provides a vision and framework for how an area can grow and develop,” said a Council statement.

“Masterplans provide certainty for community members and developers about what change is expected in an area and can respond to matters including but not limited to land use and development, transport and parking, building and urban design, heritage, character, employment and open spaces.

“The masterplan will be used to seek funding and set budget priorities.

“Some projects will require more detailed design work.

“Once we have secured funding, there will be another opportunity for the community to provide any final feedback, before we deliver any projects.

“This Masterplan presents the opportunity to enhance this important area in Eildon for both locals and visitors to enjoy.

“From August to October 2023, Council gathered ideas and feedback from community members, community groups and other organisations to help us develop draft plans for the Upper and Lower Pondage, as well as Lions Park and the Recreation Reserve.

“During the consultation process, community told us that it values the natural bushland, wildlife and

● Cr Karine Haslam of Eildon

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peacefulness of the Pondage, and the natural assets and features of the area should be protected and enhanced.

“Development opportunities were identified to support recreational use and increase visitation, including picnic areas, walking paths and the connection between the Pondage and retail areas in Eildon.

“Maintenance and improvement of water access for fishing, pedestrian access and unpowered watercraft were also a key piece of feedback.

“The community has also shown support for some major projects including redeveloping the Recreation Reserve pavilion, development of a wetlands area and the removal/improvement of the Golden Trout Hotel site, enhancing the gateway to Eildon.

“Council is now calling on residents, business owners, visitors and Pondage users to review the draft plans and summary report and provide feedback by Monday, November 20.

“From here all feedback will be considered by Council and will help finalise The Masterplan, ready for adoption at the December 2023 Scheduled Meeting of Council.”

Murrindindi Shire Council’s Mayor John Walsh said “I would like to thank the community for all the great feedback we have received and would like to encourage everyone to review the draft plans.

These plans will give Council clear direction about what is important now, and into the future.”

Local Photo Flashback

■ ARIA Hall of Famer Ross Wilson is playing at The Memo, Healesville, on Friday, December 8 as part of his Now Listen! We’re Steppin’ Out 50 Years of Hits tour.

Flood recovery

■ Euroa MLA Annabelle Cleeland spoke in State Parliament this month about recovery from the October 2022 floods: “The Seymour community gathered to reflect on the year that has passed since the devastating October 2022 floods.

“The floods submerged 250 homes and businesses in our local community. At the Seymour Recovery Hub’s community day 140 individuals and organisations were recognised for offering their support during the flood event.

“Alongside my predecessor Steph Ryan and many locals, I was honoured to be recognised by our community as a local champion – the certificate is proudly displayed in my office as a source of motivation to fight for our community.

“I will not have time to name them all, but these community champions range from CFA, SES, volunteers, local businesses and sporting clubs to families and dedicated individuals.

“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the local heroes who contributed to the flood recovery efforts and who continue to stand by our town.

“There are still over 30 uninhabited homes and many displaced families. The past year has been challenging, but I remain immensely proud of this community’s resilience in times of crisis. Not all heroes wear capes, but many live in Seymour,” Ms Cleeland said.

Kinglake need

■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish has told Parliament about action needed on roads at Kinglake.

“We have had some work done on the Melba Highway because it has just been so desperately needed, but the HeidelbergKinglake Rd is a problem and the WhittleseaYea Rd is a problem, as are Maroondah Hwy and Warburton Hwy. “I have mentioned the Melba Hwy, the Goulburn Valley Hwy – there are so many roads.

“The road between Mansfield and Barjarg has had some pretty significant works done recently, and that is long overdue – in fact it is probably from Maindample to Benalla.

“But when I raise these issues time and time again with the minister I get multiple letters with the same reply. The reply is not very useful when it says, ‘We are investing all this money over 10 years.’

“Well, it is not being invested now. It is all patchwork at the moment. They say they are doing all of this maintenance and repair work, but they are not. It is not evident.

“It is invisible in my electorate, except in the instances where it is on the front page of the newspapers or it is a story.

“I think Channel 7 did stories all around the state. Every night they ran a different area with potholes, and I know my electorate was featured quite heavily there,” Ms McLeish said.

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■ Stock and Land reports: “Prices at the Yea November monthly store moved up a little, with agents optimistic that the market might be starting to turn.

“Agents offered 1501 head of cattle, including 908 steers and 537 heifers, as well as 38 cows and five calves.

“Steers topped at $1540, for an average of $894, while heifers sold to $940, averaging $659.

“The top cow and calf unit sold for $1360,” said the report by Andrew Miller.

“There was a bit of buoyancy and a bit of spark, around the bidding competition too," Nutrien Yea auctioneer Tyson Bush said.

“Mr Bush said the market improved on previous sales,” Stock and Land reported.

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Local History

Special paper for Detective’s retirement ■ Over the 150-year history of local press in the Murrindindi area, there was a special newspaper that appeared just once.

The Yea Truth was a special celebratory newspaper produced as a souvenir on Sunday, July 1, 1990, for the retirement of Detective Sgt. Ian Arthur Welch.

The eight-page newspaper was circulated to guests at a farewell retirement dinner held at Sizzlers (Eildon Back Road) for the Alexandra-based detective nicknamed ‘Columbo’.

The name Yea Truth was a popular tag given to the Yea newspaper, which included a weekly budget of reports from Magistrates’ Courts at Alexandra, Seymour, Yea, Mansfield and Whittlesea.

The newspaper noted that ‘Columbo’ had served as a member of Victoria Police from June 29, 1962, to June 30, 1990.

His Certificate of Service, presented by then-Mount Pleasant Hotel publican, the late John O’Brien, noted Welch’s honourable and distinguished service.

The certificate, noting that Det. Sgt. Welch was a recipient of the National Medal and First Clasp, was signed by Chief Commissioner of Police, Kelvin Glare, APM, O. St J. The Yea Truth also included a copy of a Victoria Police Motor Driving School ‘Certificate of Proficiency’, which Welch’s colleagues claimed to be a forgery.

“All are prepared to give ecidence that a pass in theory does not equal a pass in practice.”

The souvenir newspaper included tribute columns from colleagues including Det. Sen. Jim Sullivan, Eildon policeman Peter Le Plastrier (‘The Frog’) and Seymour detective, Sgt. Doug Dainton.

A poem was published by the then-officer-in-charge of the Alexandra uniform branch, Sgt. Ron Smith.

Jim Sullivan, in his column, gave a hint to how Ian Welch had been given the nickname ‘Columbo’, after a television detective.

Wikipedia describes TV’s Columbo: “(He) is a shrewd but inelegant blue-collar homicide detective whose trademarks include his shambling manner, rumpled beige raincoat, cigar smoking, and generally disheveled appearance.”

Sullivan said: “After a very heavy day in the snow at Mt Buller, our hero made an arrest.

“At the subsequent Court case, the defendant entered the witness box, and made a submission to the Magistrate.

“The Detective’s hair was all over the place, he was frothing at the mouth, uncontrolably smoking, very abusive, and didn’t at all look like a policeman.”

Jim Sullivan told the story of ‘Columbo’ when tape recorders were first introduced to Police work.

“Columbo taped this very heavy interview, and sent the tape away to have it transcribed.

“The Audio Section rang back and asked if he wanted the interview or the Christmas party transcribed.

Stories were told of some of Columbo’s arrests.

One story surrounded the theft of a white jet-ski from the Lake Eildon Boat Harbour.

The jet ski was the property of a houseboat owner from Toorak.

● The front-page of the souvenir Yea Truth newspaper published on July 1, 1990

● After Government financial cut-backs in 1989, Alexandra Court was closed. After the last public case, Det. Sgt. Ian Welch brought mock charges against Magistrate Tony Ellis, ordering that he be detained for “intensive inquiries” at “the tree” alongside the barbecue at the Alexandra police residence.

Photo: Ash Long, 1989.

Columbo put out a big All Points Bulletin, but did not realise what it would bring.

An alert camera processor was looking at shots from the red light camera at the Maroondah Hwy (Whitehorse Rd)-Springvale Rd corner in Nunawading.

Did the dark sedan with a jet-ski on its roof hold any interest for Det. Sgt. Welch?

The mag-wheeled sedan was photographed at 3.26am on October 5, 1983, buzzing through the intersection againats a red light.

An Albion man was fined $500 at Alexandra Magistrates’Court on March 23, 1984, for the theft of a water ski.

A policing bonus for Columbo was that the man was ordered to pay a $90 fine for failing to obey a traffic control signal, and the man’s probationary licence was cancelled.

Two other men were each fined $500, in default one month’s jail.

Editor Ash Long told stories of ‘post-Court’ analysis, often playing ‘World Championship 8-Ball’ at John O’Brien’s Mount Pleasant Hotel.

Long said that the newspaper sold particularly well in Alexandra in the late 1980s after a story of a local church official was charged with theft of cash.

“Columbo was worried that his defendant was Catholic. Out of even handed fairness, he promised that his next culprit would be a Freemason.”

In another incident, the Editor told the story of a trip to Benalla where Welch and offsider Jim Sullivan were to be presented with their National Medals by Det. Supt. Tony McDonough.

“One quiet day in winter 1987 the call came that ‘Yea 200’would be picking me up in five minutes, and your columnist would be covering our heroes receiving their National Medals.

“So Long Shots was chauffeured to Yarck where pre-dinner cans were puchased for the long journey.

Subsequent replenishments were made at the Bonnie Doon and Maindample outlets.

“By the time we arrived for lunch, your team with attendant press photographer were ready for any ceremony.

“Long Shots photographed anything that moved. Perplexed readers must have wondered the following week why they had a six-page coverage of country coppers receiving medals.”

The Yea Truth, for the retirement dinner souvenir, accessed ‘Form 15 - Record of Conduct of Service’ documents recording that Ian Welch was born at Pyramid Hill on May 27, 1940, listing his occupation as ‘taxi driver’ when he joined the job in 1962.

He was allocated the Victoria Police number of 14286. He was 5ft 9½in. tall, appointed to Russell St beat duty on October 22, 1962, taking his 10st 5lb frame to North Melbourne, then the wharf patrol at Victoria Dock.

He and Judy married on September 11, 1965, and Ian went on to serve at Orbost, Dandenong, Victoria Dock, with promotion to First Constable in 1967.

‘C.I.’ duties followed at Russell St, Bourke St West and Warrnambool, then as a Detective at Maidstone and Toorak, before Alexandra.

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1369 Taggerty-Thornton Rd. ■ THORNTON. Rubicon Hotel.

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■ THORNTON. Thornton General Store. 1365 TaggertyThornton Rd. ■ WATTLE GLEN. Peppers Paddock General Store. 13 Kangaroo Ground-Wattle Glen Rd. ■ WHITTLESEA. Champions IGA Supermarket. 2/16 Church St. ■ WHITTLESEA. El Azar Milk Bar. 13 Church St. ■ WHITTLESEA. Royal Mail Hotel. 29 Beech St. ■ WHITTLESEA. Whittlesea Bowls Club. 101 Church St. ■ WHITTLESEA. Whittlesea Court House. 74 Church St. ■ WHITTLESEA. Whittlesea NewsXpress. 45 Church St. ■ WOLLERT. Wollert General Store. 491 Epping Rd. ■ YARCK. Buck’s Country Bakehouse. 6585 Maroondah Hwy. ■ YARCK. Giddy Goat Cafe.

6606 Maroondah Hwy. ■ YARCK. Yarck Hotel.

Maroondah Hwy. ■ YEA. Amble Inn Cafe. 24 High St. ■ YEA. Country Club Hotel. 18 High St. ■ YEA. Endeavour Petroleum (BP). 31 High St. ■ YEA. Foodworks. 10 High St. ■ YEA. Giddy Coat Cafe. 94 High St. ■ YEA. Grand Central Hotel. 64 High St. ■ YEA. Marmalades. 20 High St. ■ YEA. Mint and Jam. 46 High St. ■ YEA. Nutrien Harcourts. 52 High St. ■ YEA. Peppercorn Hotel. 21 Station St. ■ YEA. Provender Bakery. 56 High St. ■ YEA. Rendezvous In Yea. 10 High St. ■ YEA. Royal Mail Hotel. 88 High St. ■ YEA. Yea Bakery. 44 High St. ■ YEA. Yea Newsagency. 74 High St. ■ YEA. Yea Take-Away. 68 High St.

Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express Edition

■ COLDSTREAM. Coldstream Post Office/Newsagency. The Lodge Shopping Centre. 670-672 Maroondah Hwy. ■ CROYDON NORTH. Croydon North Newsagency. 5 Exeter Rd. ■ HEALESVILLE. BP. 66 Maroondah Hwy. ■ HEALESVILLE. Coles Express. 123 Maroondah Hwy. ■ HEALESVILLE. Grand Hotel.

270 Maroondah Hwy. ■ HEALESVILLE. Healesville Newsagency. 195 Maroondah Hwy. ■ HEALESVILLE. Tobacco Station/Tatts. Shop 11, Healesville Walk.

■ LAUNCHING PLACE. Launching Place General Store.

2200 Warburton Hwy. ■ LAUNCHING PLACE. Home Hotel. 2170 Warburton Hwy. ■ LILYDALE. Lilydale Newsagency. 237 Main St. ■ MILLGROVE. Licensed Grocery. 3043 Warburton Hwy. ■ MOUNT EVELYN. Mount Evelyn Newsagency. 1A Wray Cres.

■ RINGWOOD. Burnt Bridge Newsagency. 434 Maroondah Hwy. ■ SEVILLE. Wooworths Seville.

568 Warburton Hwy. ■ WANDIN. Wandin Newsagency. 18/2 Union Rd. ■ WARBURTON. Bakery. 3415 Warburton Hwy. ■ WARRANDYTE. Grand Hotel.

140 Yarra St. ■ WARRANDYTE. Quinton’s Supa IGA Supermarket. 1/402 Warrandyte Rd.

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65 Sydney St. ■ KILMORE. Kilmore Bakery.

54 Sydney St. ■ KILMORE. Kilmore Newsagency. 41 Sydney St. ■ KILMORE. Red Lion Hotel.

29-31 Sydney St. ■ KILMORE. Royal Oak Hotel.

29-31 Sydney St. ■ KILMORE. United Service Station. 127-145 Powlett St. ■ SEYMOUR. IGA O’Keefe’s.

10/115 Anzac Ave. ■ SEYMOUR. Liberty Seymour.

37-39 Emily St. ■ SEYMOUR. Seymour NewsXpress. 66 Station St. ■ SEYMOUR. Seymour South Post and Lotto. 75 Anzac Ave. ■ SEYMOUR. Prince of Wales Hotel. 48 Emily St. ■ SEYMOUR. Royal Hotel. 26 Emily St. ■ SEYMOUR. Terminus Hotel.

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Local News Dead Horse Lane

■ Works on Dead Horse Lane, Mansfield, will commence today (Wed., Nov. 8) as part of Stage 2 of the Heavy Vehicle Alternative Route (HVAR).

“Works will take place on Dead Horse Lane between Midland Highway and MansfieldWhitfield Rd and will include road widening, improvement of the road surface and roadside drainage to deal with the projected increase in heavy vehicle traffic,” said a Mansfield Council representative.

Court Lists Seymour Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings Thursday, November 16 Al-Helo, Muntazar Atem, Thok Anyuon Bartleson, Briony Battye, Liam Bentley, Ricky Borham, Andrew William Cairns, Luke Cao, Jainfei Chehade, Jamil Coldhill, Ryan David Delahunty, Shaun Angel Devlin, Steven Doyle, Jamie Eastwood, David Elliot, Jennie Follet, Damian Gazzara, Katlin Gulbin, Stephen James Howell, Ben Ismail, Deniz Ivill, James Johnson, David Kelly, Mark Leahy, Denis Thomas Lister, Jordan Lovelace, Tamara Mancino, Carl Newbould, John Patten, Trent Stewart Pejkovic, Braith Plumbe, Chantel Robl, Khoner Saville, Haedyn Christopher Sidhu, Rupinder Singh Sirianni, Tyler Smith, Kimberly Marie Smith, Troy Swan, Jarratt Taylor, Tanya Treble, John William Witty, David Edgar Friday, November 17 Baines, Dylan Hussey, John Osborne, Dean Mitchell Shiels, Jordan Swell, Daniel Uni-Kilmore Tuesday, November 21 Australian Fuel Pty Ltd Baker, Adrian Costanzo, Leo Doyle, Nathan First Rentals Pty Ltd Fleming, Kristine Foley, Adam Hall, Michelle Jelcon Pty Ltd Matei, Tom Mcqueen, Courtney Robbins, Luke Robert Robertson, Marcus Mansfield Magistrates’ Court Wednesday, November 15 Cauchi, Kenneth Christodoulou, Michael De Alwis, David Diliz Nominees Pty Ltd Donegan, Connor Noel Frontier Direct Pty Ltd Graham, Emily Marie Grau, Harrison John Jovanovski, Danny Knights, Olivia Jade Marks, Robb William Newton, Emily Jayne Pallone, Simon Panozzo, Dean Daniel Rickard, Brendan Santamaria, Robert Saunders, Declan Geral Shakes, Olivia Matilda Singh, Pawan Deep Sonnberg, Amy

Local People Open to business

■ Murrindindi Shire Council is inviting community and business to help shape its Economic Development Strategy, to help guide the future of the local economy.

“The five-year Strategy will support existing and new businesses, providing employment, goods and services for our community and visitors, which align to our Shire’s unique strengths and opportunities,” said a Council representative.

“It will promote sustainable growth, fair distribution of wealth and opportunity and enhance the livability of our Shire and the wellbeing of residents.

“The Strategy outlines the key priorities, actions and initiatives to be undertaken, drawing upon local strengths and addressing specific challenges.

“Community members, business owners and operators are invited to contribute to this important work by telling us if we’re focusing on the right areas, which include Visitor Economy, Agriculture and Food Production, Business Support, Sustainable Future, and Prosperous Communities.

“Within each priority area, there are a set of outcomes, which are designed to represent the future vision of where we could be by the end of the five-year Strategy.

“To provide input on the priority areas and outcomes, residents and businesses can read more about them by visiting our online engagement platform, The Loop, at theloop. murrindindi.vic.gov.au/economicstrategy and complete an online survey, register for a focus group session, chat with Council’s Economic Development team in-person at a popup event, and/or add ideas to our online ideas board.

Feedback closes on Sunday, December 3.

Murrindindi Shire Council’s Mayor Cr John Walsh said “Economic development usually refers to growing and supporting an economy.

“However, this Strategy goes beyond just growth, and focuses on the distribution of wealth and opportunity, as well as protecting the environment and enhancing the livability of our unique Shire.

“The priority areas have been identified through research of past and current related strategies and a review of business and industry sector data – so we aren’t starting from scratch.

“It’s important to hear from business operators, workers and interested community members to understand if we’re on the right track,” Cr Walsh said.

Tooborac thanks

■ Euroa MLA Annabelle Cleeland has said thanks to anniversary organisers at Tooborac.

“I had the opportunity to attend the 150th celebration for Tooborac Primary School,” Ms Cleeland told the Legislative Assembly.

“It is a small school with a big heart, and it was great to see past students and staff reminiscing and meeting the newest generation of students.

“I loved the stories of the snow events of the 1980s, the kissing tree, Friday fun, the Heathcote sports carnival and everyone’s hatred of walking to the toilets.

“Thank you to all the past and present teachers, staff and students who made Tooborac Primary School what it is today.

To the organisers of the wonderful celebration, thank you,” Ms Cleeland said.

Green bins ‘say’

■ Mansfield Shire Council is seeking community feedback on the proposed areas for rollout of the green bins for collection of food and organic waste (FOGO).

The State Government legislated changes require councils to offer separate collection services for FOGO and glass.

A FOGO (green bin) service will be introduced by Mansfield Council in July 2024, however following community consultation undertaken in 2022, Council decided not to implement the glass service (purple bin) until 2027. Mayor Cr James Tehan encouraged everyone to take part in helping to shape the future of waste and recycling services in Mansfield Shire.

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Local Briefs Textiles project

● Strathbogie Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks is promoting the Textile Recover project.

■ Strathbogie Shire Council has partnered with UpCycle4Better to provide the Strathbogie community with an opportunity to dispose of textile items for upcycling.

Mayor Cr Laura Binks said residents could drop of items such as clothing, shoes, home textiles, soft toys, accessories and underwear.

“As long as it is dry, it can be accepted,” she said.

“This fantastic initiative gives residents peace of mind knowing these products will be upcycled rather than ending up in landfill.”

Australians buy about 27kg of fashion and textiles per year, of which we dispose 93 per cent. Australia has 1168 operational landfills that receive more than 20 million tonnes of textile waste each year.

“With such high levels of textile waste, Council encourages community to think carefully before making purchases,” Cr Binks said.

“Next, if items you no longer need or use are in good quality, you should donate to your local opportunity shop and second-hand stores to ensure we can divert as much waste from landfill as possible.

“Finally, we are excited for our residents to take up this fantastic recycling service, for all those clothing and textile items which can’t be reduced, reused, or donated.”

Textiles collected in the recovery boxes are sent to a sorting facility where they are categorised into over 500 different streams.

The team at U4B prioritise reusing items initially, as it requires little or no resources to keep products in use. When repairable, U4B will work to give a fresh look to otherwise rewearable items, so they can head back into local shops for the community.

The second priority goes to upcycling – which means garments or textiles are deconstructed (think zippers taken off, buttons and trims removed, etc) to have their parts reused in a different way.

These items can be made into bags, hats, pet beds and a myriad other items which are offered to zero waste stores and charities.

The buttons and zips etc are also repurposed.

U4B recycles what cannot be upcycled: either repurposing into industry cloths if the material suits or into new fibres.

Cr Binks said this service was available to the general public only.

“Any commercial operators, including charities, should contact U4B directly so they can engage with the provider to have a dedicated service,” she said.

Reconciliation Plan

■ Nillumbik Council is recruiting people for its Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group.

“Expressions of Interest are now open to join the group, which will help develop Council’s draft Reconciliation Action Plan, known as a Reflect RAP,” said a Council representative.

“Once Council endorses the RAP, the group will assist in overseeing its implementation for its 12-month duration.

“A RAP is a formal commitment to support First Nations people's rights, culture, heritage, needs and aspirations. It will outline the shared approach Council will take to progress reconciliation and work alongside all Aboriginal people in Council services.

The working group will include up to 15 people and will include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the broader Nillumbik community and key stakeholders.

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Local News

New grants available: MP ■ Euroa MLA Annabelle Cleeland says a number of new community grants have become available: ■ Victorian Land Systems Fund – Supply Chain Uplift Program - The SCUP supports Victorian defence industry businesses.

■ VIC AgTech Grant Program - For earlystage AgTech startups across Victoria, providing up to $50,000 in funding.

■ VFA Recreational Fishing Grants Program - Recreational Fishing Grants' Intermediate Grants Program provides grants between $5000 to $50,000 to fund projects that improve Victorian public recreational fishing.

■ VIC Timber Supply Chain Resilience Package - The Supply Chain Resilience Package supports the Victorian manufacturers of native hardwood products to transit their business.

■ VicScreen Development on Demand - Helps producers and writers create narrative fiction or nonfiction.

■ Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund - Provides payments for eligible students to attend school camps, excursions, and sports and outdoor education programs.

■ Disability Self Help Grants Program - Supporting people with disability to live satisfying everyday lives.

■ Officers have charged a man following an alleged hit-run collision in Mooroolbark.

Emergency services were notified of a motorcyclist coming off his bike via the man’s watch which called triple zero (000) about 11pm on Friday, November 3.

The victim, a 44-year-old Mooroolbark man, was located and taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious and stable condition.

Investigators executed a warrant in Lilydale on Tuesday morning (Nov. 7) which led them to seizing the alleged offending vehicle.

A 35-year-old Lilydale man has been charged with drive in a manner dangerous causing serious injury, failure to stop and render assistance and various other driving offences.

The man’s driver’s licence was immediately suspended. He has been bailed and will appear before Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on May 3.

Fatal at Euroa

● Annabelle Cleeland, Euroa MLA

Repairs on Castella Road

● Castella Road, after repair works.

■ Road rehabilitation works on Castella Rd are now complete.

A short section of the road seal was damaged during the October 2022 floods, requiring reconstruction, between Melba Hwy and Castella Rd Bridge.

Castella Rd, which needed to be closed for construction work, is now open.

Castella Rd is the start of a series of road infrastructure repairs as part of the flood recovery program.

Murrindindi Council is currently preparing five packages of works, approved according to state and federal government funding arrangements, to reinstate road assets across the Shire, which were damaged as a result of the October 2022 flood and storm events. Three of these packages are already out to market through a request for quote to Council’sPanel of Contractors.

For the love of fishing ■ Victoria’s next generation of recreational fishers can look forward to trying a new hobby this summer with the first of 95,000 free Little Angler Kits being handed out to students..

Steve Dimopoulos, Minister for Outdoor Recreation, says Little Angler Kits are being distributed to grade 5 primary school students.

There is a commitment by the State Government for a $96 million package to improve fishing, boating, piers and aquaculture.

Each Little Angler Kit has everything that a budding fisher needs – fishing rod, reel with line, tackle box and a Kids’ Guide to Fishing, which outlines the basics of fishing safety, knots and rigs.

The Kids’ Guide to Fishing has colour pictures of the freshwater and saltwater fish kids are likely to see when they first cast their lines.

The guide also has tips for selecting bait, information about peak seasons and a list of local fishing hot spots across Victoria.

The $1.5m investment into Little Angler Kits will help young kids get active, try a new hobby and have fun in the great outdoors with friends and family this summer.

The Victorian Fisheries Authority is leading

Local Briefs Hit-run charge

● Steve Dimopoulos

■ Police are investigating following a fatal crash in Euroa on Saturday, November 4.

It’ is understood a car crashed into a tree on the Euroa-Mansfield Rd about 4pm.

The driver and sole occupant, an 18-yearold Shepparton woman, was airlifted to hospital where she later died.

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

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppers. com.au

Inspections begin

■ Mansfield Council is asking property owners to prepare their properties for summer, following this year’s high rainfall which has increased Mansfield Shire’s risk of grass and wildfire.

As the Council’s annual fire prevention program begins, property owners are being asked to undertake vegetation management while remaining considerate of their neighbours.

Recommendations include: ■ Keeping grass mowed ■ Raking up dry vegetation ■ Clearing gutters ■ Storing flammable materials away from the house ■ Storing LPG cylinders upright with the vent pipe facing away from the house ■ Preparing a bushfire plan using the resources on the CFA website “Council is responsible for ensuring the risk of wildfire is reduced across the Shire and has the authority to inspect private land.

In instances where timely works have not been completed, Council may issue a Fire Prevention Directions Notice for landowners to remediate hazards to ensure their property is fire safe,” said a Mansfield Council representative.

Senior Coordinator Community Safety, Kevin Murphy, said that everyone had a role to play in keeping our community safe.

“Council takes fire prevention very seriously as we know how devastating fire can be to our community,” said Mr Murphy.

“We understand that recent rainfall events may have delayed some landowner’s preparation works, and this will likely lead to above average grass and vegetation growth.

“Unless addressed in a timely manner, this will present a fire risk to our communities as it dries out coming into the warmer weather.”

In addition to grass and undergrowth greater than 100mm, fire hazards may also include trees and shrubs close to buildings, green-waste piles, and flammable items near buildings or on allotments within township areas.

Before undertaking a burn-off, the CFA should be notified by calling 1800 668 511 or registering the burn on their website cfa.vic.gov.au/contact/register-yourburnoff.

ACouncil pamphlet will be delivered to properties.

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■ Mitchell Shire Council says it is making strides in the L.B. Davern Reserve Oval Upgrade project to stop water pooling in problematic areas with new lateral drainage, a new perimetre drain and reshaping of both goal squares.

Works are on track for completion later this month. The oval will be ready for use early next year once the grass has had time to re-establish.

“These works are possible thanks to funding from Council's capital works program as well as our funding partners AFL, Netball Victoria, AFL Victoria, and the Victorian Government,” said a Council representative.

Yea inspection

■ Yea resident Jack Russell spoke to the latest Murrindindi Council meeting about recent correspondence with the Shire and made a request to inspect a few trees on Melbourne Rd near the play ground in Yea.

Council speakers

■ Murrindindi Council’s latest meeting heard from three speakers: ■ Robert and Louise Utter spoke about 2427 Maroondah Highway, Buxton, ■ Gurwinder Singh Bagari spoke about 1363 Whittlesea-Yea Rd, Kinglake West, ■ Angelina Bell spoke about 1363 Whittlesea-Yea Rd, Kinglake West.

Term extended

■ Murrindindi Council has extended the appointment of Marilyn Kearney as the independent member of the CEO Employment and Remuneration Committee for a further one-year term, in accordance with the Committee’s Terms of Reference.

Local News

Questions on roadside vegetation ■ Northern Victoria MLC Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell has asked that roadside vegetation be addressed.

“In our regional areas it has become prevalent that the grass on the nature strips of paddocks and at major intersections is excessively long, so much so that it is putting road users at risk through lack of visibility at those intersections.

“It has also created a fire hazard through the accumulation of tree dead fall and dry grass fuel loading.

“Traditionally in these areas local farmers would collect the dead fall for firewood and strip-graze their cattle along these roadways, thus creating their own mini circular ecological economies.

“Since both of these practices are now illegal, I ask: can the minister explain what measures are being taken to eradicate these hazards?”

Eastern Victoria MLC Harriet Shing said: “ We know the risk of grassfire is an inherent part of the summer season, and it is a cause of great anxiety as we head toward those El Niño weather events, which are characterised, as you know, by those really prolonged hot weather conditions. I am very happy to seek an answer for you in accordance with the standing orders.”

● Rikkee-Lee Tyrrell MLC

16 Days of Activism

Landfill at Alex.

Seniors Week

Input required

■ Mitchell Shire Council is requesting input on a series of projects: ■ Beveridge and Wallan Growth Area Movement Strategy ■ Urban Forest Strategy ■ Landscape Assessment Study ■ Special Rates and Charges Policy ● This Edition of The Local Paper covers Mansfield, Mitchell, Murrindindi, Nillumbik (rural), Strathbogie, Whittlesea (rural) and Yarra Ranges municipalities.

● Cr Fiona Stevens, Mitchell Shire Mayor

■ Mitchell Shire Council is joining in an international campaign to challenge violence against women and girls that runs from Saturday, November 25, to Saturday, December 10.

Events include: ■ Steps Towards Change: Guest speaker and a community walk from 10am to 1.30pm in Seymour on Wednesday, November 29.

■ The Clothesline Project: Share your messages of what respect means to you on tshirts. Workshops in Beveridge on Tuesday- Wednesday, November 21-22.

■ Coffee with a Cop: Have a coffee, ask questions and chat with local police officers. Sessions in Wallan on Monday, November 27, Broadford on Thursday, November 30 and Seymour on Friday, December 1.

‘Fix public transport’ ■ North-Eastern Metropolitan MLC Aiv Puglielli has asked in State Parliament about pblic transport services in Nillumbik Shire.

“My question today is to the Minister for Public Transport and it relates to the PT services in Nillumbik shire.

“I have been contacted by an older resident from Nillumbik who has told me that for him it is nearly impossible to use conventional public transport.

“He says that he just cannot risk taking public transport that is irregular or where he cannot be guaranteed a seat, and as I am sure you will understand, this is a big barrier for older people using public transport in our state.

“Due to the lack of public transport options, this man relies instead mainly on taxis and Ubers to get around, which also have their issues in the outer suburbs of Melbourne.

“He regularly experiences long waits with no available cars in the area due to being so far out. Minister, public transport needs to be fast, it needs to be frequent and it needs to be accessible to all.

“What will you do to improve public trans-

■ Murrindindi Shire Council’s Cr Sue Carpenter says that farmers have been taking advantage of free health checks and 10 participants have been found to require referrals for further treatment.

“A good outcome for their health and wellbeing,” Cr Carpenter told the latest meeting of Council.

“In Eildon, Ambulance officers have also been available every Wednesday for two hours to offer health checks.

“This initiative is very helpful for community members that have trouble with transport to GP’s or other health services that are not available locally.

“Two hilarious and informative Laughter Clinics in Yea and Alexandra were hosted by Foundation Murrindindi in association with the Council with funding provided through the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery FundingArrangements,” Cr Carpenter said.

Growth strategy

■ The eastern valley of the Alexandra Landfill at 124 Mt Pleasant Rd is anticipated to be filled within 12 to 18 months.

Murrindindi Council has undertaken a public tender process seeking the services of a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to construct the sub-base for the site and new cell in the western valley.

The contract includes the subgrade for all future cells and lining for the first cell (Cell 2A).

Councillors have agreed on a lump sum price of $3,322,026 to complete the works in accordance with the specifications.

The contract has been awarded to Goldsmith Civil Environmental Pty Ltd. ■ Murrindindi Council’s Cr Sue Carpenter has praised Seniors Week celebrations which included offering a free luncheon at Eildon, Kinglake, Alexandra, Yea and Flowerdale.

“These gatherings have provided a great opportunity for Senior members to get together and enjoy some company, and entertainment by talented local musician Steve Paix,” Cr Carpenter said.

“They also assist some of our older community members to relieve loneliness and isolation.

“This project is supported by the Victorian State Government Seniors Festival, Disaster Recovery Funding, and Emergency Recovery,” Cr Carpenter said.

Local Briefs Farmer health

● Aiv Puglielli, North-Eastern MLC

■ Mitchell Shire Council wants to heart from residents about growth strategies for the Beveridge and Wallan areas.

“Help plan and advocate to local, state and federal governments for funding and delivery of transport infrastructure services for current and future residents,” said a Mitchell Council representative.

“Council is seeking your views and input on transport challenges and issues faced by residents, businesses and developers.”

Comments closed at 5pm last Monday (Nov. 13).

Bushfire safety

■ The State Government says it is helping keep Victorians safe with the installation of world-leading bushfire safety technology completed across the state.

Lily D’Ambrosio, Minister for Energy and Resources, last week announced the 45th and final cutting-edge Rapid Earth Fault Current Limiter had been installed at Benalla completing the state’s single biggest investment in powerline bushfire safety.

The Benalla REFCL is servicing one of the longest powerlines in Victoria at more than 1000km long.

A REFCL works like a giant safety switch that shuts off power when the powerline comes into contact with vegetation or the ground - significantly reducing the chance of ignition.

“The use of REFCLs for bushfire prevention is a world first – now countries across the globe are following Victoria’s lead with trials of the technology underway in fire prone parts of California,” said a Government representative.

“During the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires, REFCLs were triggered 33 times on total fire ban days by faults that could have ignited catastrophic bushfires.

“In response to the Royal Commission into the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires, REFCLs were proposed as the most efficient and costeffective way to reduce the risk of fires caused by powerlines.

“Their installation better protects Victorian communities by reducing the risk of bushfires starting from powerlines by up to 70 per cent, across more than 31,000km of high-voltage (22 kilovolt) lines through the state’s high-risk bushfire areas or half the network in Victoria.

“Working from zone substations, REFCLs deliver this reduction in fire starts from powerlines for both regional and rural communities by detecting and suppressing energy from dangerous faults on fallen high-voltage powerlines within milliseconds.

The Victorian Government’s Powerline Bushfire Safety Program has worked closely with the state’s energy safety regulator, Energy Safe Victoria, to ensure compliance and successful operation of the $682 million program.”

Ms D’Ambrosio said: “REFCLs are a lifesaving technology that act as a giant safety switch when powerlines come into contact with vegetation, reducing the risk of bushfires igniting.”

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Local Briefs Sloan Expedition

■ Alexandra Secondary College hosted a celebration of the Alice Sloan Expedition and Leadership Program 2007 – 2022, Cr Damien Gallagher told Murrindindi Council’s latest meeting. :The Alice Sloan expedition was developed in response to the tragic death of Alice Sloan in 2005 and celebrated Alice’s love for the outdoors, sport and the arts which inspired the aim of the experience for young women.

“The celebration was conducted next to a tree planted in Alice’s honour and those in attendance including the Rotary Club of Alexandra and former participants offered their gratitude for Jennie and John Sloan’s support for the expedition, and many called out the sincerely life-changing impact of the Outdoor Education Group program for some participants and families,” Cr Gallagher said.

Climate change

■ Murrindindi Council Deputy Mayor Cr Karine Haslam has spoken about the Shire’s climate change policy.

“I am very excited that the Climate Change Action Plan has been adopted by Council,” Cr Haslam told the latest meeting.

“It gives a clear direction to Council on the way forward to achieve net zero/carbon neutral by 2035.

“Two key sources of emission in the community are vehicles and agriculture. Council is working to assist the community to take up opportunities in the transition to a low emissions future, through collaboration with agencies and peak bodies, community groups, and the commercial section.

“It will be great to see Murrindindi Shire facilitate a network of EV charges within the municipality.

“At this stage 2 medium speed charge stations have been installed at Kinglake by Council, and Council assisted the installation of a 50kw DC charger in (Baker’s Lane) Alexandra by Evie Networks.

“Further chargers will be installed through a combination of partnerships and grant funding.

“A great initiative by Council is the new Special Purpose grant stream in the Community grants and sponsorship program, to support accommodation businesses to install EV charges.

“This will help alleviate range anxiety and will encourage more visitors to our region.

“The Climate Action Plan includes action to convert the council fleet to zero carbon vehicles and plant,” Cr Haslam said.

Local News

Bad deal, says Senator ■ Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie said the local wine growers has stared down a bad EU trade deal that would have significantly impacted the industry.

Free trade agreement discussions between Australia and the European Union have halted again with no deal being mutually acceptable to the parties.

“No deal is better than a bad deal. Opening up more trade opportunities is vital, but the compromises our producers were being asked to make were unacceptable,” Senator McKenzie said.

“The EU wanted to place highly disputed geographical indicators that would restrict our local producers in the North East from using the name prosecco.

“Producers particularly in the King Valley have been courageous in standing up for the industry and ensuring that the voice of growers, and regional Australia were heard by the Federal Government.

“The EU also put up a poor offer on our agricultural products such as beef and sheep and proposed quotas that were very low.

“It was right for the Australian Government to walk away from a bad offer from the European Union,” Senator McKenzie said.

Disaster funding

■ Livia Bonazzi, Murrindindi Council CEO, says that following impacts of the recent foods, the Shire has been included as part of the the event with the Commonwealth Government to activate measures under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

“This inclusion provides access to Emergency Assistance for individuals; Counter Disaster Operations , and Emergency Works and Immediate Reconstruction works.

“During the month Council facilitated a number of events as part of October 2022 Flood Recovery program, as reported by Cr Carpenter, which champion health, connection, and resilience and which were very well attended,” Ms Bonazzi told the October meeting of Councillors.

● Cr Damien Gallagher

■ Murrindindi Mayor Cr John Walsh told the latest Council meeting that Anne Leadbeater spoke at the Municipal Association of Victoria conference on the need to lay the groundwork for recovery after disasters well before a disaster happens.

“With climate change we can expect more natural disasters and activities like community planning play a key role in identifying community leaders to help lead subsequent recovery efforts,” Cr Walsh said. ● Senator Bridget McKenzie

■ Murrindindi Council’s Cr Damien Gallagher said it was a privilege to present the Murrindindi Shield to the winners of the first gridiron match to be held in Northeast Victoria.

“The match was the culmination of a huge effort by Matt Herridge, originally of Eildon, who remains connected to our community and so he brought his beloved South Eastern Predators’ to Alexandra Recreation Reserve for Round 2 of the Gridiron Victoria season.

“The event was not only an amazing spectacle, but also raised funds to advance awareness of Rett Syndrome, the genetic neurological and developmental disorder which affects the way the brain develops, causing a progressive loss of motor skills and language,” Cr Gallagher told last week’s Council meeting.

Work Cover broken: MP ■ The State Government has finally introduced a bill to reform Victoria’s WorkCover scheme that it has broken, says Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish.

“After haemorrhaging funds for years and requiring at least $1.3 billion in taxpayer bailouts, Labor now wants Victorians to believe it will fix its broken Workcover scheme.

“The WorkCover Scheme Modernisation Bill, introduced to State Parliament, will establish Return to Work Victoria and overhaul the way claims are made.

“The Minister’s mismanagement of the scheme and its chief agency, WorkSafe Victoria, has resulted in a projected $18 billion of additional costs on Victorian business over the next decade as a result of the recent 41 per cent increase in WorkCover premiums.

“Recent analysis by Victoria’s independent budget watchdog, the Parliamentary Budget Office, confirmed that businesses will be slugged an additional $17.8 billion over the next 10 years.

“WorkCover is broken because Labor broke it. Now they want Victorians to believe that they can fix it,” Ms McLeish said.

■ Murrindindi Council Deputy Mayor Cr Karine Haslam has spoken about bushfire preparedness.

“Take advantage of Free Green waste disposal at Council’s Resource Recovery Centres in Alexandra, Yea, Kinglake, Eildon and Marysville from October 1-December 31,” Cr Haslam said.

“This is for domestic quantities of grass clippings, leaves, garden trimmings, branches and tree trunks.

“Make sure it is not mixed with other materials also that it is no longer than 1.5m in length and less than 25cm in diameter. Anything larger than this will incur a fee,” Cr Haslam said.

Disaster recovery

Gridiron match impresses

CEO meets Libs

■ Murrindindi Council Mayor Cr John Walsh says that he and CEO Livia Bonazzi have meet with State Liberal leader John Pesutto.

“The CEO and I had a fruitful online discussion with the Leader of the Opposition, John Pesutto and Member for Eildon, Cindy McLeish,” Cr Walsh told the latest meeting.

“The main topics covered were roads, flood recovery and the funding of local governments. It was also agreed that Mr Pesutto would visit in coming months to gain a greater understanding of all our current issues,” Cr Walsh said.

Council Briefs Bushfire work

Tertiary centres

■ Murrindindi may get tertiary education centres, Mayor Cr John Walsh hinted at the latest Council meeting.

“My other main activity for October related to our on-going efforts to have a tertiary training support facility established in Murrindindi,” Cr Walsh said.

“We had a second meeting of the working group where we resolved to align ourselves with the Country Universities Centre organisation who have successfully assisted 18 other centres to be established.

“The working group also agreed that we should apply for the recently announced round of funding from the Commonwealth even though our application has to be in by December 15.

“Sites in Alexandra and Yea are presently being assessed as possible locations.

“Along with the CEO, the Director Community and Development and Bev Dick, a member of the Working Group, I visited the Ovens Murray Country University Centre at Wangaratta.

“It was stressed to us initially there was a level of misunderstanding whereby people made an assumption that the Centre offered training courses when its role was not to teach but solely to support students who were studying remotely for whatever qualifications and from whatever education provider they had chosen.

“The visit confirmed the great advantage to also have such a facility within our Shire.

There is to be another visit to a CUC at Wonthaggi, “ Cr Walsh said.

Grant secured

■ Murrindindi Council has secured a grant of $129,166 from the Circular Economy Councils Fund.

“This will enable us to purchase a trailermounted mulcher so we can produce garden mulch from brush and wood, diverting it from the landfill,” CEO Livia Bonazzi told the October meeting of Council.

Climate change

● Cindy McLeish, Eildon MLA

■ Murrindindi Council has adopted the final amended version of the Climate Change Action Plan.

The Plan is the roadmap to realise the targets and policies set out in the Climate Change Policy 2022, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2035 and help the community deal with the effects of climate change, said a representative.

Council engaged with the community on the draft Plan in March, focusing on the opportunities for council to support communityled action. A series of potential actions were presented to community members to indicate key priorities.

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Local Sport Yea Golf Club

■ Last Tuesday (Nov. 7) saw a wonderful day for the Yea Golf Club celebration of 100 years with a Tournament – 4 Person Ambrose Format.

Nearly 70 players plus 15 supporters attended the Cup Day event. We received three teams from Airport GC and had several returning locals all in the field.

Past President David Lawson attended the event. David was instrumental in Yea getting grass greens over 25 years ago.

With 18 teams hitting off at 9am the weather and course were ideal. Winners 66 of the stick nett 54 3/8 were Paul Kenney, Kyan Barclay, Luke Barclay and David Kenney.

Second were Brendan Chenhall, Rick Wills, Tom White and Rene with 63 off the stick nett 54 3/4. Third were a three person team from visiting Airport GC, Skip, Lino and Illi with a sensational 62 off the stick nett 55 2/3.

Fourth were youngsters Jack Kenney, Jobe Dunne, Taris Dunne and Cody Dunne with 74 off the stick nett 55 3/4.

- Alan Pell ★ On Wednesday (Nov. 1), a little rest from the championships, there was a playoff for one of our members to represent our club at the State finals of the silver spoon, the main event for the day.

Golf Australia Silver Spoon was first played in 1921. Each club playing several games of either stroke of stableford to qualify for club playoff, winner, then going onto the State Finals.

Eleven girls came to play the days event, but only two of those who qualified got to playoff for the Silver Spoon: Adrianne Anglin (12) and Sharon Grogan (30). Adrianne Anglin the winner, 28 points from, Sharon 26 pts.

Daily winners: Karen Sangster (27) with 36 pts. Cindy Armstrong (37) runner up on a countback from Jan Wealands (32) both on 35 pts On Saturday, November 4, seven players wandered out for another enjoyable day of golf.

Di Elliott (31) came in the winner today with a fine score of 37 pts. Jan Wealands (32) rwas unner up with a 34 pts.

On Tuesday (Cup Day) there was a super fun day. Loads of people came from near and far to enjoy new game, food, entertainment and pretend betting..

Fashions, novelties, opening of our new practice grounds for putting , driving etc and of course the great companionship, both from fellow golfers and their families.

This, also being, a very special day, there was further celebrating, our 100 years centennial. An absolutely wonderful day. Many thanks to those who helped make this day such a success.

On Wednesday (Nov. 8) , tthere was the last day of our Championships.

Our daily winners were announced first.

What a spectacular day it was for Adrianne Anglin (11), having her best score ever, 78 off the stick, equalling our past, long standing A-Grade champion Laraine Callander.

I am sure Adrianne will work on surpassing her latest milestone. Congratulations on such a fine score.

Having several outstanding days most certainly earned her, not only the title of, A-Grade Champion, but also winning the Handicap Trophy as well.

C-Grade Champion for 2023, Di Elliott, and our D-Grade Champion Judi Newman, were both clear winners.

B-Grade was a different story. This year’s winner Jo Clayton, won by one stroke.

On Wednesday there was another playoff, this time for the Gold Medal.

All those that have won a monthly medal over the season will have a chance for the gold.

- Karen Sangster

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100 Years of Golfing

● Phil and Cindy Armstrong at the Yea Golf Club Centenary.

Scoreboard More Yea Golf

■ Wednesday (Nov. 8) saw 13 blokes play Stableford Pair 22 with Rob O’Halloran/ Allan Coates with 388 points winning from second Mick Spagnolo/Rob Gill with 355 points.

Individual winner with 42 points was Rob from Pelly 37. No NTP on the 11th and Bill Dredge/Jeff Moss won the Club Award.

Tuesday’s 100 Years Melbourne Cup Day Ambrose Event was well supported with over 80 competitors, both local and visiting clubs competing. A great day and lunch enjoyed by all Wednesday was the Final Round of the Ladies Club Championships for 2023. This years Champions are Adrianne Anglin ( AGrade ) , Jo Clayton ( B-Grade ) , Di Elliott (C-Grade) and Judi Newman (D-Grade).

Congratulations to all the winners and those that participated over the four rounds ounds.

Saturday’s Mixed Stableford (Nov. 11) event was contested by 24 players. One of our newest junior members Jobe Dunne (36) excelled showing the value of plenty of practice recording 46 points to take out first place.

Malcolm Bett (26) continued his recent good form to post 39 points for second.

Sue Aurisch (36), recently returned from overseas, showed she’s back with 38 points to claim third.

Cindy Armstrong (36) on 36 points and Paul Clayton (11) 35 points claimed the minor prizes Mick Spagnolo and CindyArmstrong took out the NTP on the 11th and the Club Award went to Jeff Aurisch.

On Saturday (Nov. 18) there is no scheduled golf at Yea due the races, but many members will be heading off to Marysville for the first round of the Murrindindi Masters.

- Alan Pell

SDCA results

■ A-Grade. Avenel A Grade 10/106 v Pyalong A Grade 5/114. At Avenel Recreation Reserve.

Seymour A Grade v Tallarook A Grade.

At Chittick Park (East).

Alexandra A Grade 10/81 v Eastern Hill A Grade 1/83. At Leckie Park.

Yea Tigers A Grade: Bye. ■ B-Grade. Puckapunyal B Grade 4/154 v Eastern Hill B Grade 2 6/150. At Puckapunyal Cricket Ground Yea Tigers B Grade 10/111 v Pyalong B Grade 7/118. At Yea Recreation Reserve Tallarook B Grade v Seymour B Grade, Forfeit. At Tallarook Recreation Reserve Eastern Hill B Grade 1 3/68 v Alexandra B Grade 10/62. At Kings Park Reserve (Seymour) Avenel Senior Men: Bye

Junior Cricket

● Jan and Russ Wealands at Yea Golf Course on Melbourne Cup Day.

■ Under 11 Mixed. Alexandra U11 8/58 v Avenel U11 8/33. At Alexandra Showgrounds and Recreation Reserve Yea Tigers U11 v Tallarook U11. At Yea Recreation Reserve.

■ Under 13 Mixed. Eastern Hill U13 v Alexandra U13. At Kings Park Reserve (Seymour) Tallarook U13 2/66 v Yea U13 Mixed Black 7/35. At Tallarook Recreation Reserve Euroa U13 Mixed v Seymour U13. At Euroa Memorial Oval Avenel U13 4/96 v Yea U13 Mixed Yellow 1/95. At Avenel Recreation Reserve.

Weekend Bowls

● Di Elliott, Adrianne Anglin, Jo Clayton and Judi Newman

■ Div. 2. East Sheppsarton 75, 2 def by Nagambie 104,16. Tatura Hilltop 91, 2 def by Seymour 95, 16.

Div. 3. Seymour VRI 101, 14 d Kyabram 95, 4. Shepp. Park 108, 14 d Avenel 83, 4.

Div. 4. Alexandra 112, 18 d Tatura Hilltop 70, 0. Eildon 127, 18 d Seymour 58, 0.

Div. 5. Merrigum 51, 3 def by Seymour VRI 58, 13.

Div. 6. Euroa 63, 14 d Yea 53, 2. Alexandra 74, 14 d Dookie 46, 2.

Div. 7. Eildon 32, 0 def by Avenel 37, 14.

Rushworth 46, 14 d Seymour 22, 0.

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Local Theatre Prisoner At The World’s End

■ La Mama presents Prisoner at the World’s End by R. Johns from November 15-26 at La Mama HQ, 203 Faraday St, Carlton.

Prisoner at the World’s End is a Kafkaesque imagining arising out of the grim and grotesque circumstances of Julian Assange’s imprisonment.

The play explores Assange’s predicament through the eyes of three very different women who work in a volunteer café at His Majesty’s Prison Belmarsh.

Over the course of their day, as they work in a small room making sandwiches for inmates and visitors, they argue if Assange, the Australian in the High Security Unit is like the man in the parable, set upon by thieves, and left abandoned on a roadside until a Good Samaritan finds and helps him.

Beneath their feet runs a Neolithic pathway. Does violent primitive justice and magical thinking still permeate the walls within England’s most notorious prison and justice system?

Prisoner at the World’s End was inspired by playwright R. Johns hearing Assange’s lawyer, Jennifer Robinson, speak at La Mama Courthouse 2022 at the ‘Day of the Imprisoned Writer’ hosted by PEN (worldwide association of Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Novelists), where she was interviewed

by Barrie Cassidy, talking about Julian Assange’s plight and the terrible physical conditions of Belmarsh Prison.

Johns says: “Imprisoned in solitary, at the behest of a foreign government, while they wait for Assange’s extradition for truth telling makes his contemporary situation Kafkaesque having already spent seven years inside the Ecuadorian embassy.

“I read in an interview, Assange’s favourite part of Anna Karenina was when the dogs talk, revealing the irrationality of their owners .This guided the incorporation of a scene in this play where cats talk, revealing the irrationality of political decision making.”

Johns is known for creating political work that isn’t afraid to take risks: 2017’s Black Box 149, State Theatre of Nuremberg, where she was their first produced Australian playwright. She was also nominated for an AWGIE in 2016 with World War One story As Told

By The Boys Who Fed Me Apples.

Prisoner at the World’s End will also be livestreamed on Friday, November at 7.30pm.The livestream playback will be available for 72 hours after the show.

Performance Season: Nov. 15 (Preview) - Nov. 26. Times: Wed 6.30pm Thur, Fri, Sat 7.30pm Sun: 4pm content Warning: Reference to violence. Venue: La Mama HQ, 203 Faraday St, Carlton. Length: Approx. 80 minutes. Tickets: $30 Adult, $20 Concession, $8 Mob. Bookings: 9347 6948 or www.lamama.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Auditions

■ Essendon Theatre Company: A Tomb with a View (by Norman Robbins) November 25 12-4pm, November 26 from 6pm, November 28 7pm-9.30pm at the Bradshaw Street Community Hall, Bradshaw Street, West Essendon (enter off Buckley St.) Director: Les Hart. Audition Bookings and Enquiries: ljmhart@icloud.com or 0455 988 100 ■ Eltham Little Theatre: Yes, Prime Minister (by Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn) November 26, 27 at Eltham performing Arts Centre, Main Road, Research. Director: Samuel Chappel. Audition Bookings: www.elthamlittletheatre.org.au ■ Malvern Theatre Company: The Glass Menagerie (by Tennessee Williams) December 3 at 10.00am and December 4 at 7.30pm at 2a Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Barry O’Neill.

Audition bookings: barryoneill1941@gmail.com ■ The 1812 Theatre: The Fire Raisers (by Max Frisch, translated by Alister Beaton) December 11 and 12 at 7.00pm at 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Andrew Ferguson. Auditions strictly by appointment.

Please send a resume prior to audition: afconsulting@bigpond.com ■ F.A.M.D.A.: The Architect (by Aiden Fennessey) February 4, 2024 at 10.00am at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, 79 Main St., Foster. Director: Bernadette Grainger. Audition bookings: 0439 394 704.

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AGES AGO AT MALVERN

● Dame Cherry Maybud (Jenny Wakefield) at left, Lord Carnaby Poppytop (Sam Hargreaves), Sr Cecil Blount (Stephen Capon) and Lady Maud (Amelia Le Plastrier, play the ancestors in Ages Ago. Photo: Robin Halls.

■ Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria pre- lots of giveaways and a Christmas atmosphere. sents Ages Ago from November 23-26 at Malvern Register early to get an official Santa Fun Theatre, 29 Burke Rd, Malvern.

Run T-Shirt, sponsored by Brooks.

Written by W.S. Gilbert with music by For more information and to register visit Frederic Clay, this production is directed by https://fundraise.visionaustralia.org/event/ Diana Burleigh, with musical direction by santa-fun-run Geoffrey Urquhart.

Date: Sunday, November 25 Glen Cockaleekie Castle is deserted, but evWhere: The Tan Track (starting at the Pilery 100 years a new rightful owner is found when lars of Wisdom – Botanical Gardens) the portraits of the past owners of the castle come Time: The Santa Fun Run Village will be to life and step out of their frames. open 8am-12 Noon (with the first wave of parAges Ago marked the beginning of a seven- ticipants starting at 9.30am, and the second at year collaboration between Gilbert and Clay.

9.40am) Diana Burleigh says: "Of all the works proTo register: https://fundraise.visionaustralia. duced at The Royal Gallery of Illustrations, org/event/santa-fun-run Ages Ago was the greatest success: in 1869 it - Cheryl Threadgold ran for 350 performances and was frequently ● The Melbourne Observer section revived." appears in all editions of The Local Performance Season: November 23-26 Paper, which covers 40 local Venue: Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Rd., government areas across Melbourne.

Malvern Bookings: gsov.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Santa Fun Run

■ Vision Australia presents its inaugural Santa Fun Run on Sunday, November 25, at Melbourne’s Royal Botanical Garden.

The extravaganza invites hundreds of Santas, both young and young-at-heart to don the red suits and lace up the running shoes to participate in a joyful run, walk, jog or roll around one or two laps of the iconic Tan Track.

The family friendly event will also raise valuable funds for children’s services at Vision Australia.

By participating in this lively event, attendees will play a pivotal role in supporting Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight, which opens doors for children who are blind or have low vision to live the life they choose, through the organisation’s Life Ready Program.

“Vision Australia’s Santa Fun Run is more than just a festive gathering, it’s an opportunity for our community to come together and make a significant impact on the lives of children who are blind or have low vision.

We’re calling upon Santas of all ages to join us in this inaugural run, walk or roll and together we will brighten the lives of children who rely on our valuable services,” said Ron Hooton, Vision Australia CEO. In addition to the exhilarating run, participants can also look forward to a sleigh load of surprises including post-race live entertainment, photo opportunities with Santa and his elves, the AAMI cheer van, a premiership AFL player,

What’s On Tarantella Festival

■ The Segmento Tarantella Festival for this year got off to a wonderful start at its official launch at the CO.AS.IT centre in Carlton. Only the second such festival to be held, with the inaugural one held last year, it has been expanded to include a range of different activities and events through November to early December and at various venues around the state.

The launch started with a presentation by Dr Giovanni Butera, representing the Segmento Foundation, who explained some of the history of Tarantella music and its roots in ancient Southern Italy, modern day Calabria in particular, but also other parts of Italy and indeed Greece also. The presentation was a fascinating insight into this style of traditional music, full of interesting information delivered with panache and wit.

The presentation included an introduction to several of the instruments used in tarantella: tambourine; Calabrian lyra; zampogna, a double chantered bagpipe; and organetto, a small diatonic button accordion. Giovanni first gave some history and background to each instrument, talking to and often translating for the virtuoso whose instrument was being discussed; then the musician played their instrument live to the audience. Several of the musicians had almost literally stepped off the plane from Italy, so bravo to what were some sterling passionate performances. There was even a lively dance performance demonstrating traditional Tarantella dancing. The fantastic musicians who had recently arrived in Melbourne included: Ciccio Nucera on organetto; Davis Muccari on zampogna; Gabriele Gnawa Macri on Calabrian lyra; and Maddalena Grosso, Ciccio’s dance partner.

Aiming to be a “project for unity, inclusivity and mutual respect” if the captivating and entertaining launch is anything to go by then there’s no doubt that this year’s festival is destined to be a marvellous success. Highly recommended.

Opening night for the Tarantella Festival will be November 17 at Darebin Arts Centre. Free Entry. Chantered bagpipe A Tarantella Festival Free Event will also be held in Shepparton on November 19 at Shepparton Showground. https:// www.segmentotarantellafestival.com.au/ events/festival-shepparton The Tarantella Festival Free Event in Reservoir is on November 25 at Edwardes Lake Park, Reservoir. www.segmentotarantellafestival.com.au/ events/festival-reservoir - Review by Peter Murphy

THE WAITING ROOM AT BUTTERFLY CLUB

■ As part of the Butterfly Club’s bold initiative, Monologue Festival, The Waiting Room saw five women, with the end of the world nigh, arguing the toss with the Grim Reaper as to who may enter through the pearly gates as opposed to facing a life of eternal damnation in the pits of hell.

The five monologues were written mostly by the performers themselves with the one exception being a monologue written by the dramaturg Tuia Suter: so the credited writers, apart from Suter, were Elyse Batson, Fiona Crombie, Amelia Dunn and Laura Knaggs.

Overall the writing was impressive. A monologue by its very nature is quite a difficult act to pull off as there is no to-and-fro between separate individual characters. Therefore the dramatic tension is mostly an internal one, albeit projected externally which, in this case, was onto the Grim Reaper. These internal dialogues showed great power and craft in the writing, convincingly portraying each individual as they grappled with their inner demons in attempting to avoid a fate of eternal damnation.

Performances of the five monologues were done by Batson, Crombie, Dunn, Knaggs and Delaram Ahmadi, with Rory Harman being the sole male who played the Grim Reaper.

Apart from the opening monologue, which was a little too repetitive and monotonous, each performer showed great skill in bringing nuance and a dynamic telling of their individual character’s narrative.

Directed by Ellen O’Connor, with Tuia Suter acting as dramaturg, the shape and pitch of each of the five monologues was impressive, with transitions between the five performers achieved smoothly.

Any reservations about each monologue was mainly to do with the script itself rather than the direction or the performance.

Overall then, it was a great pity that this particular show had such a short season and it is to be hoped that more can be seen of The Waiting Room at some time in the not-too-distant future.

- Review by Peter Murphy

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Local Theatre Shows

■ The Mount Players and Boilerhouse Theatre Company: Peter Pan – A Musical Adventure Until November 26 at The Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon.

Bookings: www.themountplayers.com ■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company: Spring Awakening Until November 25 at Centenary Theatre, 71 Railway Place, Williamstown. Bookings: www.wmtc.org.au Eltham Little Theatre: Clue: on Stage! (by Jonathan Lynn) Until November 25 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Luisa Romeo. www.elthamlittletheatre.org.au ■ Brighton Theatre Company: Here I Belong (Matt Harley) Until November 25 at Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Carpenter St., Brighton. Director: Barbara Crawford.

Bookings: www.brightontheatre.com.au ■ Beaumaris Theatre: 70th Anniversary Christmas Panto-Revue (Script and Original Lyrics by Cheryl Threadgold) Until November 25 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Debbie Keyt; Musical Director: Rhonda Vaughan; Choreographer: Camilla Klesman. www.beaumaristheatre. com.au ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Four Flat Whites in Italy (by Roger Hall) Until November 25 at the Shirley Bourke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: David Collins. Bookings: www.mordialloctheatre. com ■ Theatrical.: Dogfight Until November 26 at Chapel off Chapel, Prahran. Director: Pip Mushin; Musical Director: Timothy John Wilson; Choreographer: Adriana Pannuzzo.

Bookings: https://theatrical.com.au/dogfight/ ■ Williamstown Little Theatre: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (book and lyrics by Robert L Freedman) Until December 2 at Williamstown Little Theatre, 2 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Barbara Hughes. www.wlt.org.au ■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: Fracked! Or:Please don’t use the F-Word (by Alistair Beaton) Until December 2 at the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre, Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Alan Burrows. Bookings: www.lilydaleatc.com ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged and Revised Again) (by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield) Until November 25 at the Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: Brian Edmund. Bookings: www.stagtheatre.org ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Ladies in Black, the Musical (Music and lyrics by Tim Finn, Book by Carolyn Burns) Until December 2 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turner Ave., Rosanna. Director: Tim Scott. Bookings: htc.org.au ■ The Basin Theatre Company: The Sum of Us (by David Stevens) November 23 – December 3 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Di Hoskins. Bookings: www.thebasintheatre.org.au ■ Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Victoria: Ages Ago, November 23 – 26 at Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: Diana Burleigh. Bookings: gsov.org.au ■ Essendon Community Theatre: The Odd Couple (Female version by Neil Simon) November 23 – 26, November 30 – December 2 at the Bradshaw St. Community Hall, Bradshaw St., West Essendon. Director: Angelo Snell. Bookings: Trybooking.

■ Wyndham Theatre Company: A Christmas Carol (by Charles Dickens) November 24, 25, December 1 and 2 at The Crossroads Hall, Cnr Duncans Rd and Synod St., Werribee. Director: Alaine Beek. Performance details and bookings: www.wyndhamtheatrecompany.org.au/ ■ OSMaD: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney film) December 7 – 16 at the Geoffrey McComas Theatre, 1 Morrison St., Hawthorn. Director: Joel Batalha; Co-Musical Directors: David Barrell and Ned Dixon; Choreographer: Caitlin Lamont. www.osmad.com.au ■ HTC Youth Theatre: Grimmish December 8 – 16 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 turner Ave., Rosanna. Bookings: htc.org.au or 9457 4117.

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BLAKTIVISM AT HAMER HALL

■ First Nations artists coming together for Blaktivism include Kaiit, Birdz and Fred Leone, will join the line up of a one-night only event celebrating Blak Cultures and Blak Artivism at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Hamer Hall on Friday, December 1 as part of Always Live.

Curated by Gaba Musik’s Artistic Director Deline Briscoe, Blaktivism 2023 will open with Mundanai: a ceremonial opening and an invitation for the many multicultural communities to heal together, led by Songwomen from each of the Kulin Nations – Dr Lou Bennett (Dja Dja Wurrung), Mandy Nicholson (Wurundjeri), Isobel Paipadjerook (Taungarrung), Renee Sweetman (Bunwurrung) and Corrina Eccles (Wadawarrung) – as they share the spirit of healing through the power of culture and the richness of ceremonial song.

The evening will also feature a Blaktivism set featuring Bart Willoughby, Deline Briscoe, Emma Donovan, Suga Cane Mamas, Sorong Samarai and Tasman Keith.

Friday, December 1 at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne. 7pm Doors, 7.30pm Blaktivism, 8.50pm King Stingray, 10pm Finish Bookings: www.artscentremelbourne. com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

● Kaiit. Photo: Jade D'amico

No Country For Idealists

NICA’s On/Off

■ The National Institute of Circus Arts is set to entertain audiences with its graduate showcase, On/Off, featuring the talents of its thirdyear students, from November 29 to December 2 at NICA in Prahran.

The artists will perform 20 rounds of contortion, duo acrobatics, tightwire, aerial silk, trapeze, hula hoop, aerial straps, hoop diving, Chinese pole, and acrobatic whip.

On/Off is the culmination of years of dedication, passion, and relentless practice, showcasing the students' agility and prowess in self-directed acts. NICA’s third year performance will not disappoint as they perform the fruits of their passion, blood, sweat and tears.

On/Off invites viewers to peel back the layers of an artist, revealing the little pieces of the many roles they fill on and off the stage.

Audiences will bear witness to raw expression of vulnerability and strength as they each take turns to commandeer the spotlight.

The individual acts will be woven together with projection, live-feeds of backstage, and audio overlay of students sharing glimpses of their lives beyond the spotlight.

James Brown, Head of Circus Studies, NICA, said: “These students have sold-out shows throughout their time at NICA, repeatedly demonstrating the versatility of their talents across theatrical comedy, dance sophistication and contemporary circus. Our industry is about to receive a wave of go-getters."

The Cast: Amy Stone, Asha Colless, Celso March, Courtney Sturm, Dean Moran, Dhananjaya Johnson, Ethan Harris-Cross, Gabriella Platus, Gemma Truong, Griffin Hooper, Harrison Sweeney, Jacob Kenner, James Bartlett, Louis Green, Maya Davies, Rosa Mordaunt, Timothy Simpson, Tristan St John, Zahnee Kimmel Season: November 29 - December 2 (preview November 28) Time: 7:30pm evenings and 2:00pm matinee Venue: NICA’s Guang Rong Lu OAM National Circus Centre, 39 – 59 Green St, Prahran Duration: 110 minutes (includes a 20-minute interval) Tickets: $18 – $40 plus booking fee. Discounts for groups, families, concession and under 30s. Seating: General Admission Bookings: Nica.com.au

● NICA's Company 23 presents On/Off. Photo: Rob Blackburn

● Cover of the book No Country for Idealists: The Making of a Family of Subversives by Boris Frankel.

■ The publication No Country for Idealists: The Making of a Family of Subversives

by Boris Frankel will be launched on Tuesday, November 28 at 6pm for a 6.30pm start at Readings in Acland St, St Kilda.

The book to be launched by Jeff Sparrow, with an introduction by Carmel Shute, is a dramatic account of the making of a family of ‘subversives’ who went from Australia to the USSR during the Cold War and struggled for seven years to return to Melbourne.

The book could be regarded as a chronicle of love and courage in the face of concerted opposition by both the Menzies Government and the Soviet dictatorship.

This story of idealism, illusions and resistance covers from political activism in Australia to interrogation, isolation and arrest in Russia.

Boris Frankel is the author of many books on Australian and global politics, culture, economics and environment.

Also regarded as a 'social critic', his articles and commentary have appeared in leading Australian print and electronic media, and his work has been translated into many languages.

Launch Event Details: Tuesday, November 28, 6pm for 6.30pm start Venue: Readings,112 Acland St., St Kilda Admission: Free, but bookings essential. https://www.readings.com.au/events/borisfrankel-no-country-for-idealists - Carmel Shute

Observations Ringside

● Rod Willis ■ Famed Australian bands Cold Chisel, The Angels and Icehouse are household names, but what about the people behind their success, whose names are unknown but without whom these bands would not have achieved their fame?

Enter Rod Willis, music manager to some of the greatest forces in Australian music history, who has just published a memoir of his life called Ringside.

Rod’s story charts his journey from an 18year-old surfer from the northern beaches to a life-long career in the international music industry. Rod has travelled all across the world in search of ground-breaking music, and he remembers all the crazy experiences he has had along the way.

At 18, Rod Willis jumped on a boat for London, the Mecca for music and fashion in the 1960s. Fast forward 10 years, and after working in the US and Europe with bands like Fleetwood Mac, he returned to Australia.

A burning desire to find an act he could take to the top led him to an unknown band called Cold Chisel, who were in need of a manager.

That led to a 30-year long relationship establishing Cold Chisel as one of the most iconic and unique Australian talents. Rod also founded the trailblazing Dirty Pool Management Agency, which represented Cold Chisel, the Angels and Icehouse.

Ringside takes you behind the doors of the studios and beer barns that were the breeding grounds for bands like Cold Chisel, revealing how Cold Chisel became the biggest band in Australia.

During Rod’s 50-year wild ride, he encountered everything from the Beatles, notorious groupies and mobsters to music industry legends, and the creation of music legends who have become an integral part of the great Australian song book.

So if you want to find out the story behind the big names, Ringside is the book for you.

For more details on Ringside by Rod Willis, head to allenandunwin.com - Julie Houghton

More Auditions

■ Fab Nobs Theatre: Alice by Heart, November 14, 15 at 33 Industry Place, Bayswater.

Director: Amy Miles; Vocal Director: Mei Wah Chan; Musical Director: Tristan Knight.https://www.fabnobstheatre. com.au/alice-by-heart-auditions/ ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: And Then There Were None (by Agatha Christie) November 12 at 2.00pm, November 14 at 7.30pm at Factory 8/417-419 Warrigal Rd., Cheltenham. Director: Travis Handcock.

Audition enquiries: www.mordialloctheatre. com ■ CPP Community Theatre: Little Women (by Louisa M Alcott, adapted by Anne-Marie Casey)Information Night: November 14 at 7.30pm at The Factory, 20/63 -71 Bayfield Rd East, Bayswater. Auditions November 19 and 21 by appointment only. Director: Jenn Walter. Cast to be aged over 18 years. More information: https://cppcommunitytheatre. com.au/ ■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: The Last Quiz Show on Earth (by Alison Carr) November 23 at 7.30pm, November 25 at 2.30pm at the Warrandyte Mechanics’ Institute Hall, 180 Yarra St., Warrandyte. Director: Bob Bramble. Enquiries: 0439 311428 or bobbramble2013@gmail.com ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Hearth (by Fleur Murphy) November 26 at 10.00am and November 27 at 7.30pm at Unit 8, 417-419 Warrigal Rd., Cheltenham. Director: Damian Jones. Audition enquiries and bookings: damianjones1@gmail.com or 0419 537 871

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SIBELIUS AND PROKOFIEV ■ In an enjoyable evening of music, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s Hamer Hall concert Sibelius and Prokofiev: Love and Resistance had some stirring solo performances, but the program of works overall felt a little light on in terms of satisfaction level.

The evening consisted of three main works: Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony; Elena Kats-Chernin’s Sarenka Concerto: for Solo Violin and Solo Violoncello (a premiere, commissioned by the Weis Family in memory of Sara Weis); and Sibelius’ Symphony No.1.

Taking each in turn, the Prokofiev symphony was the charming divertissement the composer intended.

Written in the midst of the Russian revolution, Prokofiev deliberately went against the prevailing mood of the time for emotionally charged symphonies, choosing instead to provide an experience more light-hearted and less angst ridden. However, while achieving this intention, as a consequence the piece felt slight and easily forgotten.

The second work, the world premiere of the Sarenka Concerto, was a mixed blessing. While it sought to honour and commemorate the life of Sara Weis, it was an uneven piece.

Fragmentary in nature, it was only intermittently successful in giving a sense of an extraordinarily courageous woman’s life and her achievements. However, both soloists, Dale Barltrop on violin and Rachael Tobin on cello, gave passionate and spirited performances.

The final work of the evening, Sibelius’ Symphony No.1, came after the interval and was the highlight of the evening. Here the potential power of the orchestra to illuminate and portray strong feelings was given full rein, with the symphony’s stirring melodies and grand themes representing a protest at Finland’s (then) Russian masters.

Under the assured guidance of the visiting French conductor Chloé van Soeterstède performances of the three works were hard to fault. Throughout the night the orchestra gave its usual strong showing, while the two concerto soloists stood out. Finally then, a somewhat odd collection of works which unfortunately never fully satisfied.

- Review by Peter Murphy

BBC Earth Experience

■ Surrounded by images projected onto colossal screens and accompanied by the mellifluous tones of Sir David Attenborough, the BBC Earth Experience carries its audience away to the far-off lands of all seven continents.

We swoop through deserts, tundra, rainforests, and more, coming faceto-giant face with incredible wildlife.

A raised viewing platform and a massive, angled screen produce a feeling of vertigo as I soar high above European forests and snowfields.

Encircled by gargantuan Thorny Devils and Blue-Tongue Lizards, it’s easy to think I’ve fallen into the weird and wonderful set of the 1959 version of Journey to the Centre of the Earth.

Interactive screens prove a great success with the littlies.

In an underwater reef, waving your arms will direct fish, even causing schools to disappear into hiding spots when the small waving arms become too vigorous.

Around 1500 crew working on 92 shoots in 41 countries created the spectacular scenes on show.

I came away having gleaned some amazing facts.

For example, Peru’s Humboldt penguin builds its nest exclusively from guano.

Did you know that Asia has the greatest density of active volcanoes worldwide?

Or that the Andes mountains rise almost vertically on their southern tip.

Or that the prediction is that next century, Africa will have warmed twice as fast as this century, making it virtually uninhabitable for humans, animals, and plant life.

As the crowd files through the last exhibit to the gift shop, with a beautiful, spinning Earth set among twinkling stars, Attenborough, the world’s premier environmental activist, implores us to heed his warning that “if we damage the natural world, we damage ourselves” and do as much as we can to save this wonderful planet “for us all”.

Details: BBC Earth Experience, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Place, South Wharf, Melbourne For further details: info@bbcearthexperience.com.au - Review by Kathryn Keeble

Science Meets Art

■ An exhibition is being held at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute.

The ONCJRI Science Meets Art Exhibition and Awards Night is on Wednesday, November 29, starting at 4.30pm.

Tickets are $25 for the general public (aged 18 years+) More details are available at the website: https://www.onjcri.org.au/ latest-news/science-meets-art-exhibition/ Email address to contact for more information: science.art@onjcri. org.au or phone 9496 5726.

Zone of Interest

■ Classic, Lido and Ritz Cinemas and the Jewish International Film Festival are presenting the Australian

premiere of master director Jonathan Glazer's acclaimed The Zone of Interest for special centrepiece screenings at the festival.

This provocative and unflinching new drama, which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival, follows an Auschwitz commander, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, as they strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the concentration camp.

JIFF's Artistic Director, Eddie Tamir said, “The Holocaust has become a recognised film genre, and while some might wonder about the continued focus on this era, both Jewish and non-Jewish filmmakers see it as an avenue to explore deep, universal human themes. These films serve as reminders of history, resonate with contemporary global events, and tap into universal human experiences.”

Variety called The Zone of Interest "a remarkable film — chilling and profound, meditative and immersive, a movie that holds human darkness up to the light and examines it as if under a microscope."

The Zone of Interest screens on Sunday, November 19, 3pm arrivals for a 3:15pm screening. All tickets include a glass of wine on arrival.

Victoria Chorale

■ The spirit of Christmas will be captured with 80 Victoria Chorale choristers as they celebrate their 30th anniversary at 5pm Saturday December 9 in St Paul’s Cathedral.

The program includes Vivaldi’s thrilling Gloria and a selection of wonderful carols.

Dynamic Mario Dobernig will conduct the choir, the Art of Sound Orchestra, soloists Eliza Bennetts O'Connor and Syrah Torii plus special guest artists, Margaret Haggart and John Bolton-Wood.

Tickets; $20 $60, trybooking.com/CLKEI Phone: 0438 071 001.

Maria Callas

■ In her 100th anniversary year, the European Union is proud to bring Maria Callas – La Divina – back to the stage using original vocal tracks of some of the arias for which she’s best-known, in association wit the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Using seamless melding of stateof-the-art 3D hologram technology, this one-night-only concert experience brings to life the greatest of Callas' digitally remastered recordings with the symphonic sound of the MSO live.

Maria Callas: A Concert In Hologram Thursday, December 7, 6.30pm Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall.

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Rourke’s Reviews Killers of the Flower Moon

■ (MA). 206 minutes. Now showing in cinemas.

Legendary director Martin Scorsese (Raging Bull, Mean Streets, Goodfellas) returns to the big screen with this epic adaptation of David Grann’s best-selling novel, and proves once again why he is regarded as one of the greatest film-makers of the post-WWII era.

Set in the early 1920s, Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Ernest Burkhart, who returns from the war to work for his successful uncle, William Hale (Robert De Niro), in the town of Gray Horse, Oklahoma.

The oil rich area is owned by the Osage, native Americans who were pushed out of their homelands to this seemingly barren area, only to strike it lucky, discovering the huge deposits of black gold.

With white settlers wanting a piece of the action, including the ruthless Hale, the Osage community suddenly start to see their numbers dwindle, murdered for the riches they own.

No-one seems to know this more than Mollie (Lily Gladstone), whose sisters and mother pass away in unnatural fashion, and slowly seems to think that some close to her are putting her life at risk, possibly even her husband Ernest.

The film is long, but totally worthwhile, and is richly rewarding for those who want to immerse themselves in a tragic, shameful time in American history. The screenplay by Eric Roth and Scorsese gives the subject plenty of scope, while allowing audiences to see the unfurling horror through individual eyes (the Tulsa massacre and the KKK are eerily mentioned too). Scorsese then gifts his cast the chance to fully bring their characters to life, making the material all-the-more compelling.

Given the production’s massive budget (a reported $200 million), I can understand why the bankable stars had to be put front-and-centre, but, my one quibble is that I wish the Osage characters were as prominent in the early sections of the film as the white characters, so when they begin to be systematically exterminated, audiences can see them openly disappearing from view as the story plays out (it is still unsettling seeing them slowly vanish from the frame). Typically for a Scorsese film, the production is a technical marvel, with outstanding cinematography, scoring, sound and editing, while costume and production design is meticulous. Killers Of The Flower Moon reminded me of Michael Cimino’s unfairly maligned Heaven’s Gate, with its in-

credible period detail, and a look at the oppressive greed of whites in power, willing to kill an entire race of people to get what they want.

Expect this to garner many nominations at next year’s Oscars.

RATING - ****½

Five Nights At Freddy’s

■ (M). 110 minutes. Now playing in cinemas.

A dull, overlong film adaptation of the hugely popular video game, this unfortunately approaches the material in a way to expertly optimise maximum youthful ticket sales rather than create something that best utilises its simple but potentially fun plot, where a troubled security guard (Josh Hutcherson) gets more than he bargained for when he has to work at the run-down Freddy’s Fazbear’s Pizza, a once popular haunt for families.

Weirdly takes almost 45 minutes before the first set-piece involving the killer robots occurs. Up until then, it is a routine, poorly realised custody drama, which is not what audiences have come to see.

Highly reminiscent of the 2021 horror/comedy Willy’s Wonderland, starring Nicolas Cage (which admittedly, was obviously inspired by the Freddy’s game), with location and interior production design looking strikingly similar. Unfortunately, Hutcherson is no Cage, delivering a one-note performance.

The deliberately jokey casting of a certain role also makes the identity of the villain very easy to pick.

Lacks energy and genuine imagination, and deserved a more outrageous presentation, along with a tighter edit.

RATING - **

Quiz Lady

■ (M). 100 minutes. Now available on Disney+.

A potentially fun and breezy comedy instead becomes a viewing chore, wallowing in contrivances and cliches that sees two talented actors unable to rise above a substandard script.

The first half, seeing two sisters (Sandra Oh and Awkwafina) trying to mend old wounds while on a road trip to a quiz show audition, is okay, allowing Oh and Awkwafina to create some kind of chemistry, but the second half is awful, as the story is stuffed with every formulaic plot turn you can think of.

Jason Schwartzman is completely wasted as the current quiz champion. Whatever enjoyment you get from Quiz Lady, is due to the fine, comedic talents of its two stars.

RATING - ** - Aaron Rourke

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Magazine ■ I have no hesitation in saying that I am a huge fan of the films of Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy.

They starred together in film operettas and over the years their love for each other was the subject of many articles in the press.

Jeanette MacDonald was born in Philadelphia in 1903. She was the youngest of three daughters.

Her eldest sister Edith became an actress also and was known as Blossom Rock - she is well known for her role as ‘Grandmama’ in The Addams Family.

Jeanette learnt to sing and dance at an early age. In 1919 she began working in Broadway shows and over the next 10 years gradually worked her way up to lead roles in musicals and plays. Jeanette was cast in her first leading role in the film The Love Parade in 1929 and her co-star was Maurice Chevalier.

The two songs she sang in the film, Dream Lover and March Of The Grenadiers, were recorded by His Masters Voice and became very popular throughout the world.

Jeanette was a very busy film star in the early 1930s and made another three films opposite Maurice Chevalier.

Nelson Eddy was born in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1901 and was two years older than Jeanette.

Nelson Eddy was an established opera singer before the young baritone was cast opposite

Whatever Happened To ...

Jeanette McDonald& NelsonEddy

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM Jeanette MacDonald in their first film Naughty Marietta in 1935. I have heard a radio interview with Nelson where he described the first time they met and her beauty "took his breath away".

Together they introduced songs such as Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life, I'm Falling In Love With Someone, Neath The Southern Moon and Tramp, Tramp, Tramp.

Naughty Marietta won an Oscar for sound recording and received an Oscar nomination for Best Picture.

The next film for Jeanette was San Francisco with Clark Gable and Spencer Tracy but the public wanted more of the new singing team and in 1936 Jeanette and Nelson reunited

for Rose Marie. The film was based on the stage musical but their interpretation of the characters and the song Indian Love Call, which hit one million sales in 1959, was just amazing.

They made another six films together Maytime, Sweethearts, Girl Of The Golden West, New Moon, Bittersweet and I MarriedAn Angel.

Jeanette married the famous actor and composer, Gene Raymond in 1937. In 1939, Nelson married Ann Denitz Franklin and they established a home in Brentwood, California.

Jeanette left films in 1949 and concentrated on concert tours, radio appearances and recordings.

Nelson and Jeanette both went their separate ways but did reunite for television shows including the This Is Your Life surprise show for Jeanette.

Nelson Eddy toured with the singer Gale Sherwood and came to Australia for four tours.

In their first Australian show in 1962 the season at Chequers Nightclub in Sydney was a sell out and extended by two weeks. Nelson Eddy also appeared at the Tivoli Theatre in Melbourne.

Jeanette had a weak heart and finally died in 1965. On her deathbed Jeanette was half con-

scious and asked her husband Gene Raymond to rub her feet.

Gene knew that Nelson was the only one she would ask to rub her feet and as she whispered her final words "I love you", he knew that she thought it was Nelson in the room with her.

Gene whispered back, "I love you too" she smiled and passed on at that moment. When Gene told Nelson what had happened he was inconsolable. Such was the love they shared but for some reason they never married.

Nelson Eddy died of a cerebral hemorrhage in 1967 during his night club act at the Sans Souci Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida.

There is a Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy Appreciation Society in Melbourne and I had the great pleasure of being invited to a past meeting.

Most of the members have fond memories of meeting Nelson when he toured Australia and spoke of his kindness and attention to his fans.

Thank goodness we can still enjoy their films and recordings from the golden days of Hollywood.

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

BARWON WATER POSTER COMPETITION Water Connects Us All Barwon Water 2023 National Water Week poster competition Each year Barwon Water invites primary students living across the Barwon Southwest region to design a poster that celebrates the theme of National Water4 Week.

This year’s theme , United by Water, highlights the importance of water in our lives, and the ability of water to bring individuals and communities together. Selected entries are currently on display in Geelong Gallery’s Learn space.

Exhibition closes Sunday February 25. ★ Kungka Kunpu (Strong Women) Drawn from the Art Gallery of Soth Australia collection Kungka Kumpu showcases major contemporary works by celebrated women artists from the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatkara Lands (APY) - cultural of an oral tradition that epitomises the art of storytelling.

Working individually and collaboratively, these women leaders share an irrepressible desire to create ground-breaking works, deeply embedded with cultural knowledge and rich in ceremonial song and performance.

Kungka Kumpu tells the inspiring tale of women supporting each other across generations, expressed through exemplary paintings, large scale woven sculptural installation’s and moving image.

Exhibition closes Sunday February 25. ★ Four Decades, Five Hundred Prints – John Nixon Printing was a vital part of artist John Nixon’s celebrated oeuvre of abstract art.

This first comprehensive print survey reveals Nixon’s innovative use of varied techniques, which ranged from simple woodcuts and potato prints, to more complex screenprints, stone lithographs and etchings.

True to the experimental spirit of his art, Nixon freely bent printmaking convention, for example, by using collage, ir by orienting his abstract motifs onto everyday objects such as paper bags or newspapers.

Exhibition opens Saturday Novem-

The Arts

with Peter Kemp ber 18 and closes Monday March 11.

Geelong Gallery 60 Little Malop St, Geelong

MAPh TOP shots 2024 – Entries Now Open TOPshots is an annual celebration of emerging photo media artists at MAPh. 2024 will mark the 16th anniversary of this annual award and exhibition, which continues to showcase exceptional photographic work produced by students who have completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) subjects of Art Making and Exhibiting, Art Creative Practice and Media, as well as international Baccalaureate Visual Arts and Vocational Education and Training Visual Arts.

The works displayed in TOPshots are selected by MAPh curators from a large pool of entries, and represent a small sample of the creative talent in Melbourne’s secondary schools.

Each year a winner is chosen to receive the Rosie Hughes Memorial Prize sponsored the Waverley Camera Club in memory of their late member Rosie Hughes.

Entries TOPshots 2024 close 11,59pm on Sunday December 3.

Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh) 860 Ferntree Gully Rd, Wheelers

Ring Cycle The Ring Cycle – Opera Australia It’s finally time for one of the greatest artistic achievements of all time to take over Brisbane.

There has never been a Ring Cycle quite like this. Immerse yourself in visionary Director Chen Shi Zeng’s fresh take on this epic tale.

Escape to another world with Wagner’s timeless masterpiece, combined with special effects, innovative props and costumes, and an army of artists and of crafts people behind the stage.

With 1245 musicians and 102 voices performing across the cycle, don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience some f the most transformative music ever written.

Book ticket to an individual opera or pick and choose two or more operas on the nights you wish to attend to unlock a package discount..

QPAC December 1 – 21.

- Peter Kemp

At Heide

■ Heide Museum of Modern Art has unveiled a major survey exhibition of ground-breaking 20th century American photographic artist Lee Miller (1907–1977), presented to February 25.

Curated by Miller’s son Antony Penrose, the exhibition Surrealist Lee Miller brings 100 photographs from across the artist’s remarkable oeuvre to Australia.

A Surrealist before the movement had a name, Lee Miller was one of the most original photographic artists of the twentieth century.

Defying the expectations placed on her as a woman and an artist, she was as unconventional in her life as in her work.

The exhibition Surrealist Lee Miller reveals how Miller captured the intensity of her experiences in unforgettable images spanning a remarkably broad oeuvre: from portrait, fashion and surrealist photography in New York and Paris, to landscape and architecture, coverage of the horrors of the Second World War, and the extraordinary world of her creative circle.

OK. With John O’Keefe Boris back to the beginning

● Boris Johnson ■ One-time PM of United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, has returned to his former job as a journalist. Boris has signed on as a feature presenter on GB TV News in the new year, presenting his views on worldwide events elections, wars in an unvarnished manner. This telly task is additional to his regular column in the Daily Mail.

Done dusted

■ Australia's most marketable sports person Sam Kerr has decided to ditch her trademark backflip because at 30 years of age she needs to watch the stresses and strains she places on her body. Rest assured footage of her backflip will reappear for many decades to come.

Bon Appetite

■ Those with vision impairment will now be most welcome aboard the Q Train Restautant - Queenscliff to Drysdale - as the gourmet nosh -up on wheels has introduced a special menu printed in braille. Nice gesture by the proprietors.

Willie stays up at night

■ These days Willie Nelson, aged 90, is working as hard as ever. Just the other night he appeared live on Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' singing live - way beyond his bedtime - his 1964 chart topper 'I Never Cared For You '.

In the same week he was inducted into the Rock 'n Roll Hall. Willie, you are a legend.

Ozzy takes the cake

■ You never know what to expect from Ozzy Osbourne. His latest gig is to pose for a lady who made a life size model of Ozzie, all out of cake to enter in the Birmingham Cake Show. Never a dull moment with Ozzie - John O’Keefe

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

MELBOURNE FAREWELLS RON BARASSI

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

Out and About

Vale Ron Barassi

$70 mil. restoration

■ Footy greats and fans flocked to the MCG last Fridaty (Nov. 10) to farewell Ron Barassi, the single biggest figure in post-war Australian Football history who died on September 16 aged 87 from complications after a fall.

He was remembered as the "ultimate competitor" but also a kind, caring and gentle man by football identities, politicians, family, friends and supporters.

Among a crowd of about 5000 were football figures Leigh Matthews, Kevin Sheedy, Alastair Clarkson, David Parkin, Max Gawn, Nathan Jones, Dillon and predecessor Gillon McLachlan.

Barassi made an impact away from the footy field, too. On New Year's Day in 2009, he went to the aid of a woman being attacked in the street by a group of men who then turned on the football legend, leaving him with serious head injuries.

He received a bravery award for his heroics in 2012. Ron also met up with international politicians and actors.

Studios reach deal

■ Actors can return to work while union members move to ratify SAG-AFTRA has reached a tentative deal with Hollywood studios and streamers, officially bringing an end to a strike that lasted 118 days.

Representatives of the union and of the AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers) spent the week in marathon sessions, concluding the negotiations and officially ending the strike.

"In a contract valued at over $1 billion, we have achieved a deal of extraordinary scope that includes 'above-pattern' minimum compensation increases, unprecedented provisions for consent and compensation that will protect members from the threat of AI and for the first time establishes a streaming participation bonus."

Other benefits include a raise in pension and health caps and compensation increases for background performers, as well as "critical contract provisions protecting diverse communities."

On Nov. 6, SAG-AFTRA told members that it was reviewing the studios' "last, best, and final" offer. It added that deliberations would continue well into Monday and they'd "keep you members updated."

The latest offer was said to include offers on artificial intelligence, wage increases, and a success-based streaming bonus, deviating from the revenue share the union initially wanted.

A month earlier, negotiations looked grim. In the wake of the writer’s strike's end on Sep. 27, the two parties returned to the table on Oct. 2 for the first time in two and a half months.

However, despite the WGA's recent compromise, no one went in "overly confident or assuming it’s going to be easier because the writers have made their deal,” The two parties went to the table again on Oct. 11, only to encounter more complications: the latest stretch of negotiations was put on pause, with both being far from agreeing on issues.

“It is clear that the gap between the AMPTP and SAGAFTRA is too great, and conversations are no longer moving us in a productive direction,” an AMPTP statement said at the time.

After the expiration of their contract on June 30 and elongating negotiations by two weeks, the 160,000-member union agreed to strike on July 14. The decision notably came during a peak promotion timeline for both of the summer's biggest hits, Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan Oppenheimer. During a film premiere for the latter, cast members Cillian Murphy, Florence Pugh and Matt Damon, among others, abruptly left to "go and write their picket signs,” Nolan said. Members across the pond had already beat them to it, joining the WGA on the picket lines who, at the time, had been picketing for two months. Since then, sidewalks outside of studio gates and headquarters have been peppered with protestors, demanding a fair contract.

The issues in question included wages, health care coverage, and, of course, artificial intelligence. The new agreement addresses their concerns, most pressingly the use of AI in future creative endeavors. The AMPTP modified its language concerning artificial intelligence. SAG-AFTRA shared on social media that a 10-hour deliberation followed with the aim of meeting again. Members of SAG-AFTRA still need to ratify the deal but actors can return to work.

● Pictured: Ron Barassi with Sir Ben Kingsley and Ramada West Hollywood’s Alan Johnson.

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From my Suite at the Ramada Plaza Complex on Santa Monica Blvd

Mention the passwords

■ If you are considering coming over to California for a holiday, then I have got a special deal for you. We would love to see you at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, 8585 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood. I have secured a terrific holiday deal for readers of the Melbourne Observer and The Local Paper. Please mention ‘Melbourne Observer’ when you book to receive the ‘Special Rate of the Day’ for your advance bookings. Please contact: Jennifer at info@ramadaweho.com Happy Holidays, Gavin Wood

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■ Netflix has revived the Ancient Egyptian Theatre. “This is how I always imagined it," says Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos while showing off the glamorous "rewind rehab" that cost the streamer $70 million.

Netflix cracked open the ancient environs of the Egyptian Theatre for a preview tour that highlighted their $70 million restoration of the Hollywood landmark.

This “rewind rehab” attempts to bring the movie palace closer to its original appearance than the 1998 renovation by the American Cinematheque.

Gone are the Clinton-era balcony, interior screen baffles, and lobby mini cinema. The new layout, which will be programmed by both the Cinematheque and Netflix, optimises the venue for parties and receptions.

The lobby is vastly expanded, and a row of previously unused courtyard shops now houses restrooms, back of house space, and a new Netflix store filled with merch from cult favorite shows Squid Game and Stranger Things.

Restoration architect Peyton Hall, who also worked on the original Cinematheque renovations, had a much bigger budget to work with under Netflix and was able to address structural and functional issues that the non-profit could not afford the first time around.

A ton of new infrastructure is hidden inside the 101-yearold walls, which had started to leak a quarter century after their last renovation. The restoration is top notch and every surface inside has the heft and luxury you would see in a private studio screening room. Sumptuous seating with ample legroom abounds, capacity was reduced to 516, about 100 less than the previous configuration and the projection was as sharp and powerful as the best theaters in the city. Plus, the popcorn was pretty good.

The American Cinematheque, which is also at the Los Feliz 3 and the Aero in Santa Monica, will program weekends, starting with My Fair Lady and other big screen epics in the Ultra 70mm Fest, and Netflix films will be shown on weekdays, as the streamer does at the Bay Theatre in Pacific Palisades and the Paris in New York. Bradley Cooper’s The Maestro runs Nov. 22 to Dec. 7 and Wes Anderson's short The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar will screen with additional shorts chosen by the director.

Work at a bar

■ A US writer records: “Three lessons I learned from working at and owning a college bar that helped me become a successful television writer.”

“All the awesome things that are happening to me right now are because I worked in a bar. I was a bartender in Syracuse, New York. Now I’m a TV-movie comedy writer and published author in Hollywood, California. No joke. And if I can do it, you can too.

“Yes, I’m talking to you the person who lives in a studio apartment on, maybe Cochran, with no money, car or comfort of any kind. Worst of all no hope AC is a close second.

“Your hopelessness is about to change. And just like a bartender working a packed bar, I’m going to move superfast! I needed a job when I was a student at Syracuse University. I got one. As a barback in a college bar. In Hollywoodtalk, that’s like a bartender’s PA. It’s not what I wanted, but I was grateful to be let in the door.

Lesson #1: Be grateful. I was always early, never complained, and I worked harder than anybody. As some movie directors advise, “Sand the underside of the drawers.” That means that even the parts of the proverbial drawer that people don’t see need to be perfect.

Lesson #2: Work harder than anybody. When the hot-shot head bartender let his ego get in the way and got the owner of the bar mad one night, you want to guess who had every drink recipe memorized and was ready to fill in?

Lesson #3: Be prepared. Success = opportunity + The lessons that I learned as a bartender, helped me buy that very college bar while I was still a student. And I bought a second bar in my senior year of college! It was a much bigger establishment. Which came with bigger and bigger problems aka lessons. And more and more money. And do you know what having some money (fancy house with AC, car and comfort) at around 21 years old taught me? Money didn’t make me happy.”

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The Buzz

● Artist Bill Henson’s Liquid Night exhibition is at Tolarno Galleries from Sat. (Nov. 18).

Seinfeld heads for Melb.

Gavin on AW

● Jerry Seinfeld

● Gavin Wood ■ Melbourne Observer columnist Gavin Wood is in his second week of hosting the Australian Overnight radio program on 3AW. There has been significant popular feedback to the former Countdown TV identity hosting the Midnight-Dawn show recently vacated

by Tony Moclair, who has moved to the afternoon timeslot.

The permanent replacement for Moclair has yet to be named by the radio station.

STOP PRESS

■ Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will perform at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23, 2024.

Publicist Kerry O’Brien says the legendary entertainer was last here in 2017. ““I have loved Australia since my first tour there in 1998, and I cannot wait to come back to visit some of the greatest comedy fans in the world.”

General public admission tickets go on sale this Friday (Nov. 17).

Under The Clocks Who recalls Donald Day?

RED HOT FOR CHRISTMAS ● Alwyn Kurts Junior ■ There were two Alwyn Cecil Kurts - senior and junior. Alwyn Kurts Jnr was best known for his time on radio station 3XY, and on Channel 7’s Homicide as Inspector Colin Fox. Alwyn Kurts Jnr was on Cop Shop, and started on Melbourne television Raising A Husband and Fighting Words with Crawford Productions. He died in Melbourne in 2000, aged 84, from liver failure.

Alwyn Kurts Snr was better known as ‘Donald Day’, also appearing on 3XY. His great grandson Phil Watson is writing a family history on Donald Day. Phil appeared on 3AW’s Remember When with Philip Brady and Simon Owens without an appeal for information about Donald Day. Phil Watson can be contacted at jpwatson@optusnet.com.au

Chip off block

Michael is what he is ● Ron Barassi Jnr ■ Impressive at last Friday’s memorial service held at the MCG was Ron Barassi Jnr. One of the three children of the late great football legend, Ron Junior regaled the 5000-strong crowd withe stories of his Dad, especially growing up in Heathmont.

Radio commentator Neil Mitchell described it as one of the best eulogies he had heard.

● Rhonda Burchmore and Jack Earle ■ Entertainers Rhonda Burchmore and Jack Earle will be accompanied by an 18-piece big band at the Brunswick Ballroom for A Red Hot Swingin’ Christmas show on Saturday, December 23.

The holdiay concert will include many Christmas songs ‘reimagined’.

Tickets are available from www.rhondaburchmore.com

Melbourne Moments CNY event

At The Age

■ Sumeyya Ilanbey has returned to The Age as a Business Journalist after a period of leave.

Previously reporting on state politics, she will now focus on investigations and features, and the intersection of business and politics.

Sumeyya remains based in Melbourne.

■ Jack Pirie is now reporting for 10 News First Melbourne fter four months producing for The Project, Jack has joined 10 News First Melbourne as a Reporter. Prior to joining Network 10, he was a Sports Reporter at WIN Television.

● Hui He

■ The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is also promoting Chinese New Year - The Year of the Dragon.

The MSO will have an event featuring superstar Chinese soprano Hui He. The show is to be conducted by Xu Zhong.

Organisers say the event will be held on Saturday, February 17, at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne Tickets are on sale at mso.com.au This stunning cultural highlight blends Chinese and Western masterworks to celebrate cross-cultural connections through music.

● Michael Cormick ■ Renowned for his version of I Am What I Am, Melbourne favourite Michael Cormick is currently appearing in the the iconic role of Georges in a new Australian production of La Cage aux Folles, at the Arts Centre Melbourne until Sunday (Nov. 19).

Michael shines alongside five-time Helpmann Award-winner Paul Capsis as Albin, leading a star-studded cast including Debra Byrne, Inspiration for the Hollywood movie The Birdcage, the hit musical La Cage aux Folles is a timeless and enduring story of love, commitment, family, and acceptance.

The show features hits by Jerry Herman including The Best of Times, La Cage aux Folles and the anthemic I Am What I Am.

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By Rob Foenander info@robfomusic.com.au

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN

■ PLOS Musical Productions opens on New Year's Eve with Catch Me If You Can - The Musical, being presented at the Frankston Arts Centre until January 7.

Based on the 2003 hit film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, Catch Me If You Can, the show captures the astonishing story of Frank Abignale Junior, the world-class con artist who passes himself off as a multitude of identities – all before the age of 21.

FBI agent Carl Hanratty makes it his mission to catch him.

In the PLOS Musical Productions show, Jordi Poyser will feature as Frank Abignale Junior and cast in the role of Carl Hanratty is Aidan Niarros.

Performance Details: December 31 - January 7 Venue: Frankston Arts Centre Davey St., Frankston Tickets available: www.plos asn.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Crawl File

■ Legendary Australian Crawl frontman James Reyne will be reliving the iconic band’s hit songs this summer. Crawl File the hits of Australian Crawl will feature James taking the stage at a number of venues around the country commencing January.

Esric’s new CD

■ Popular local singer and well respected charity giver Esric Jackson has released his new CD featuring a host of well loved songs.

Titled Second Generation, the 20-track recording is dedicated to his grandchildren and includes a number of duets with his late wife Sandra.

Esric has decided to give all proceeds from the sale of his CDs to charity. It follows on from the $22,000 raised and donated to the Alfred Hospital Pulmonary Fibrosis Unit in his late wife Sandra’s memory from a few years back.

More info at esricjackson@gmail.com

Peter at Memo

■ Renownecd Australian singer Peter Cupples presents the songs of Stevie Wonder and Burt Bacharach at the Memo Music Hall, St Kilda, on Sunsay, December 17.

Peter has decided to combine the two shows into one. The first half you’ll hear the timeless classics of Burt Bacharach with the ‘Look of Love’ and the second half will be full of Stevie Wonder’s greatest hits with ‘Songs in the Key of Life’. Tickets at the Memo.

- Rob Foenander

Crossword Solution No 18 S N OW S T O R M A C A C I A O B A D D I E H A Y S T A C K S N V A R OUCH I MCCOY O MA N Y E A O M T A I CH I T PO L Y P S ME A L S S U U E MAGMA GONDO L A NE I L A D A A P E TON RA T CHE T P DAMNS YOK E D S A NDS HE L E N UNDE R L P A P A S HORN P A R T NE RS H I P RA S P S OA K S O I POS E O I A N EW P H TW I S T S L A Y S Y V MA T URE S C M I D T E RM E MA DE I RA R U T SOP H I A E S P E S T E R A UNC L A D C L I MA X H L RE F I T F ROS E T T E W A V A S T I I E X I S T S N MA NNE R M RA B B L E A T R I F L E D O E OG L E O MY S T I C I SM A L I L Y U T S S NA RE I N FO B I N O B RA F T EMB E R S D A T A A N N E DWE L T I RON CHA R D E P L E B BONE I D L E N A S TON I S H MA T A A A MMO N A Z I F C O E T A A M S I CE S UP TO I E S L E A V E SOU T MA NHA T T A N N N O B RAMB L E I R R K HO I D N O E DA Y T I ME O R A O T HE R M I D I A L A N A NGS T L N V L AMB US A L A L TO S AME B B Y E OP E N COB O EMBOS S Y M AGRA L A S T S I RE T I NA K P O TWE E MOD E U E P L A I T O L D E R UN T I L V N RA RE R N BOA OA R R TWA NG O S MA I D P V E X T RA MA DAM A V A I L U E NA P S NE V A DA S I L A S S GAO L C E L E T S I N I I I NA T CA L M P E A F L A T S K I H ODDS M I L D I A N T RO T S S EM I I F F Y S US A N E E S COYNE S S B Y F N RON I F T N CROS S L Y P I C I MP U L S I V E S E CRE T I NG H P E S T UN MA R T I A T DD T E M L A RA N RE A L S OV A L RE S P RA Y S A GRUMP I E R RE L Y R E NA S A T I E S MAMBO T E A T ON TO M OME N S R I S E I U S A U T Y PO NA V E L E B E YOYO R DOGCO L L A R I RS V P Z G N N UNHO L Y E MA NAGE ME A NE R R NA S S E R P HA S I NG I K NE E L P T E S DA NCE P R E S U L T H P E R I S H S N ME A GR E D N E P H EW I E S CA P E D D A R T I S T E B A DDE NDA O O A R B S E E N H O NA I L W T S A NE R L E E K S DA S H A DE B T A S S I M I L A T E D MA L T A NE CK R A S HE S L E A S T NAME D RE F E R A B BO T H P L A N T E R ME E T U C P O A E NDS A L B I NOS R G OMEGA T OMA T O U PO T E N T P URE E O A E I C T HE N R ME R I T E COS A N S D W I ME D I CA T E S RE T Y P E E S A DDE R MA S S E US E S

● Jordi Poyser (Frank Abignale Junior) and Aidan Niarros (Carl Hanratty) in Catch Me If You Can - The Musical. Photo: Norrington Media

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Top 5 THE TOP 5 HEADLINES I’D LIKE TO SEE. 5.16-YEAR OLD BALLARAT BOY ARRESTED FOR ABUSING A 78-YEAR OLD CLERGYMAN. 4. FEMALE SHOP ASSISTANTS FROM KALLISTA GENERAL STORE DECLARE WAR ON RUSSIA. 3. CEO OF OPTUS BARES BUM IN BOURKE STREET SOWE CAN ALL HAVE AWHACK AT IT. 2.LOCAL ARTS STORE CROSSES ABORIGINALWEAPONWITH AVERY LARGE MONKEY. THIS GIVES US A BOOMERANGATANG. 1.IN DUBAI LAST NIGHT A LOCAL SAUDI PRINCE GOT TOO CLOSE TO HIS PERSONAL BOEING 777,AND GOT SUCKED INTOTHE ENGINE.THISWAS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF THE SHEIK HITTING THE FAN JET.

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ALL CAR advertisers must supply registration or Vehicle Identification Numbers. By law, we are unable to publish listings without those details.

BOOKCASE. Baltic pine.

EC. Traditional design carved top and doors, 180cm h, 90cm w, 30cm deep. Natural colour. Cost $900. Sell $200.

Croydon. 9736 9690.

HH-MM BOOTS. Leather. ‘Rivers’.

Size 11. Very little wear.

Suitable for work or hiking.

VGC. $25. Glen Waverley.

9560 8175.

HH-MM BRICKL AYERS’ Scaffolding, pipes, planks and clips. Complete. VGC. Best offer. Cheltenham. 0438 533 123.

OO-PP BUNNINGS Complete Guide To Gardening. New. $10. Pascoe Vale. 0418 138 356.

HH-MM CANE LOUNGE. 3 Piece.

Table, Chair, Sofa Cushions. Never used. EC. $100. Frankston. 0488 062 837.

HH-MM CANVAS CHAIRS. 2. $6 each. Glen Iris. 9813 8257.

OO-PP CARAVAN. 1995 Roadster 2000. Full Annexe.

Solar. Electric Hot Water.

Shadecloth extension. Radio/CD player. Reasonable for age. $19,500 negotiable. Lilydale. 9735 4944.

TT-YY CARAVAN. 16’ Windsor Windcheater Pop Top. Single beds. Heavy duty.

Towing gear. Many extras,.

VGC. $15,000. Briar Hill.

9434 7546.

DD-HH CARAVAN. Roma Eelegance, 2010. Double bed, AC, 3 way fridge, solar panel. TV aerial.

Cooktop. Many extras. GC. $36,000. Murrindindi.

0408 135 961.

OO-SS CARGO BOOT LINER. Honda Accord. MY12.

Genuine, black. EC. $85 ONO. Gladstone Park.

0402 282 477.

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COCKIES CAGE. As new. $60 ONO. Heidelberg Heights. 0416 921 932.

TT-YY DINNER SET. White. For six people. 47 pieces. Perfect condition. Used once. $50. Gowanbrae. 0417 999 224.

HH-MM DISHWASHER. Miele Model G527. Comes with installation opening book and hoses. GC. $35.

Eaglemont. 9457 1641.

HH-MM DOG KENNELS. Two. For small dogs. $20 each. Box Hill South. 9890 7904.

OO-PP DVD player. Panasonic. As new. GC. $20. Mornington.

0409 511 339.

OO-PP FLURO LIGHTS. 24-volt DC. Sanyo. 5 light. New. Still in boxes. GC. $15 each. Greensborough.

0406 939 273.

TT-YY FORD BR UTE. Tidy for age. Auto. XR6. Original.

RWC. Canopy fair, hard lid supplied. Runs very well.

Tow bar. Gets me everywhere. TDW-100. EC. $11,000. Seymour.

04129 88 1 573.

TT-YY FORD RANGER rims, 4, 16” old tyres. $120.

Arthurs Creek. 0412 104 100.

OO-PP FRIDGE TOP FREEZER. Kelvinator cyclic 350. Impression series. Pick up only. As new. $250.

Cheltenham. 0438 533 123.

TT-YY GOLF BUGGY. MGI Zip X5 Motorised. 18 months old, still under warranty. Includes seat and bucket, bottle and umbrella holder.

As new. $850. Keilor.

0409 853 774.

PP-TT GOLF CLUBS. Integra Innovator. Full set. Toge4ther with top quality gold bag and new folding golf buggy and erxtras including a bucket of GC golf balls and waterproofs. $335. Mont Albert. 9898 7123.

OO-SS HANGING EGG CHAIR. $80 ONO. EC. $80 ONO. Mill Park. 9436 8935.

OO-PP

LADDER. Fibreglass, extension. 3.8 to 6.3m. FC. $50. Greensborough.

0406 939 273.

HH-MM LAUNDRY TROUGHS. Double Cement. Plus support bases. Best offer. FC. Tallarook. 0412 728 133.

OO-PP LETTERBOX. New. $15 ONO. Mill Park. 9436 8935.

OO-PP LINGERIE. Retro vintage, slips, nighties, satin, lace.

Size 12-14. Various prices.

GC. Box Hill. 9898 8046.

OO-PP MICROWAVE. EC. $20.

Mill Park. 9436 8935.

OO-PP MOBILITY SCOOTER. Front basket. Rear larger sealed bag. Two large new batteries. VGC. $2000.

Reservoir. 9460 1508.

TT-YY MOTOR BIKE JACKET. Interstate Clover brand. EC. $160 ONO. Heidelberg Heights. 0416 921 832 TT-YY MOUNTAIN BIKE. Apollo Aspire. 24-gear, disc brakes, front wheel suspension. EC. $250. Box Hill.

0415 184 292.

HH-MM MOTOR MOWERS. Some in working order. FC. Free. Wandong. 0418 399 261.

HH-MM OLD BOARD AND CARD GAMES. Chinese Checkers, Young Talent Time, Backgammon, Contraband, Dukes of Hazzard, Pictionary, Monopoly, Trivia and more. Also Meccano set. GC. All for $300 negotiable. Doncaster. 0419 365 825.

TT-YY

RECORDS. Learn French.

16 records. 78 rpm. $20.

Box Hill South. 9890 7904.

OO-PP

SIDEBOARD. Art Deco.

Original 1930s with waterfall edge on highest point.

3 cupboards with 2 shelves in each. Original chrome handles with bakelite backing. Dovetail joints. 2 drawers, lead light, still intact.

47 cm deep x 138 cm long x 97 cm high (102 cm @ middle point). GC./ $150.

Seymour. 0438 228 617.

HH-MM SINGER SEWING MACHINE Base. Heavy Marble Slab Top. $35.

Surrey Hills. 9808 9176.

HH-MM STAMPS. Collection of old stamps. Australian and around the world. Comes in albums. Pages mostly loose in boxes. GC. $350 neg. Doncaster. 0419 365 825.

OO-PP STOCK CRATE. 8’ x 5’ x 6’ high. FC. Arthurs Creek.

0412 104 100.

OO-PP TABLE. Wooden. 609cm.

Extends to 120cm. $20.

Box Hill South. 9890 7904.

OO-PP TELEPHONE. Black, bakelite. 1950s era. Working. GC. $80. Greensborough. 0406 939 273.

HH-MM

VACUUM. Shark Rotator Upright With all accessories. Instruction guide. Mop shark steam pocket guide book. EC. $370. Eltham.

0404 7151 151.

X-DD VHS TAPES. New, never used, 4hr. $8 each. Pascoe Vale. 0419 138 356.

HH-MM VINTAGE COT. Cream.

Drop side panel. Canopy suitable for mobiles. L 1250mm, W 660mm, H 1680mm. Used by multiple generations. $100 ONO. Camberwell. 0413 858 820.

TT-YY WALL UNIT. Custom wood, suit TV or stereo unit, cord access, beautifully stained.

H 1880 mm, W 1200 mm, D 370 mm. EC. $100, Camberwell. 0413 858 820.

TT-YY

TREADMILL. Grand K1360 Bandit. VGC. $80.

Ferntree Gully. 9758 3950.

OO-PP

MOWER. 2-stroke o4 4stroke. Catcher not essential. Yea area. 0409 024 817.

TT-YY

DONCASTER AND TEMPLESTOWE ARTISTS’ SOCIETY. Art Exhibition. Saturday, September 16-Sunday, October 1.

Open daily, 10am-3pm at DTAS Gallery, Cnr Doncaster Rd and Council St, Doncaster.

HH-MM EVERYONE CAN DANCE. Absolute Beginners Ballroom Dance Classes. Tuesday Night Classes. If you ever wanted to learn to dance and don’t know how to start, these classes are designed for you. Dip your toes into the world of ballroom dancing - learn the cha cha, waltz quickstep and jive. These are drop-in clasees so you are not locked into a program, just pay as you go $10 per person. At 85 David St, Preston. 0414 407 812. www.evedance.com.au OO-SS MORNINGTON Dutch Australian Seniors Club.

Meets weekly in Tyabb Community Hall, Frankston-Flinders Rd, Tyabb on Mondays, 10am2pm. Morning coffee, games of Klkaverjas and Rummicub. New members welcome. Nel, 0414 997 161. Paula, 5779 8291.

UFN PIANO ACCORDION. Wanted. Small size. Red colour. GC. Mt Martha.

5973 4163.

HH-MM

AIR COMPRESSOR. Twin model. 35-litre model.

XC 325 power 2.5 horsepower. 20 metre blue hose with all connections. VGX. $200. Wollert. 0412 851 954.

TT-YY AIR COMPRESSOR. Single Phase. 240V. Brand ‘All Trade’. Century Electric motor. 4.8 amps. 2200/ PH. 2 capacitators. 20 mtr of 10mm air hose. Excellent working order. Used, as new. $300. Donvale.

0410 031 094.

HH-MM AIR COMPRESSOR. TWM model. 35 litres.

Model XC 235 power 2.5 HP. 20 metres blue hose and air tool kit. Super works. New. Never used.

Ready to go. Sell both or separate. VGC. $275.

Wollert. 0412 851 954.

OO-PP BARBECUE. Gas. Five burner. New ignition assembly, wheels, 9kg and 4kg gas tanks, both full, very clean. EC. $200.

Pascoe Vale. 0419 138 356.

HH-MM BEDS. Double bed, complete, GC, $80. Single bed mattress, $20. Double bed mattress, $25. Single bed, fold-up, complete, $20.

Mulgrave. 0458 250 875.

TT-YY BED AND BASE. Sinmgle. ZLY-500. As new. $75. Coburg. 0414 614 913.

HH-MM BICYCLE. Boys. Malvern Satr suit 5-9 years. VGC. $75. Brighton. 0402 027 621.

TT-YY BICYCLE. Boys. Malvern Star. Suit 5 years to 9 years. VGC. $75. Brighton.

0402 027 621.

HH-MM BICYCLE. Flight Metro Aluminium 3x7 speeds, colour white, mounted on exercise bike stand, new $300, sell for $120. used once. Mt Martha., 5973 4163.

HH-MM BOAT. 23-foot tinnt Dehaverlan 150 Yamaha Motor. Tandem trailer needs work. 1 spring broken. Plyboard floor needs replacing. Been in storage for 10 years. $7900 ONO. Carrum Downs. 0401 661 677.

TT-YY BOAT ANCHORS. 2 only.$60 each. Fishing Rods, 3 only. $20 each.

Paddles, wooden, $80 pair, 2 only. GC. Altona.

9398 2531.

HH-MM

CASSEROLE DISHES. Corning Ware. Vintage ones. GC. $200. Mt Martha. 5973 4163.

HH-MM CAT CARRIER. 66x 30cm. Black, side sided.

Ideal travel. See through front panel. Zip handle.

Light. GC. $39. Box Hill.

9898 8046.

OO-PP CAT DOG DETERRANT. Coleus Pots from $9.50.

Plant now. Box Hill. 9898 8046.

OO-PP CEILING FAN. Four blade with oyster light and remote. New in box. Heller brand. GC. $40. Greensborough. 0406 939 273 TT-YY

PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DISPOSE 7 days after the publication of this notice, mycar Tyre and Auto intends to dispose of abandoned vehicle Silver Dodge Nitro Vin Number 1D8G958K18W181935 For any queries please contact mycar Car team on 1800 065 010

HAY Very good quality grass hay.

Rolls $50, bales $6.50.

Kinglake West. 0400 529 469.

DD-JJ HOLDEN VN Series/V6 + Auto complete running conversion with wiring loom + ECU computer $600, VR V6 Auto serviced with torque converter + Flex Plate $250, VL Calais side skirts $800, VN SS Series Interior Front/Rear/ seats x 4 door trims $2,000, VN SS Rims set of 4 no centre caps $400, VN SS/HSV front bumper bar lip spoiler - GM 9203 6001 $1000, All good condition.

Kinglake. 0488 117 252 PP-TT HYUNDAI GETZ. Manual.

Goer. Quite tidy. RWC. 3/ 24 reg. Blue tooth. Original radio. 1VV-8SV. FC. $3999. Seymour. 0419 881 573.

TT-YY KEYBOARD. Yamaha. 61 keys. GC. No PSRE373. In box. $60. Mt Martha.

5973 4163.

HH-MM

OUTDOOR TABLE. Plastic. Oval, 90cm x 45cm, white. Box Hill South. 9890 7904.

OO-PP OXY Bottle Trolley. $100.

Arthurs Creek. 0412 104 100.

OO-PP PARK BENCH. Wrought Iron ends, needs TLC, slats on seat replaced. Timber.

Needs work. $30. Surrey Hills. 9808 9176.

HH-MM PATIO SET. Aluminium. 4 chairs and glass top table.

90 x 90 cms. Very little use. GC. $125. Mont Albert. 9898 7123.

OO-PP PLANTS, TREES, SUCCULENTS. Come and see my beautiful 56-year-old garden. Don’t pay retail prices. Cheap stages, elks, rubber plants, Bird of Paradise, Bromelieds, Lillies, Ferns, Ground Covers. Indoor/Outdoor Hanging Baskets. Ideal presents. From $3. Noble Park. 0407 325 030.

HH-MM PUMP. Yardworks Water Transfer Pump. 1100W Model. YW1100TP. Integrated Trolley. 4600-lt per hour. EC. $650. Gladstone Park. 0402 282 477.

OO-PP RADIO GRAM. Healing RPTC 5-system. Plays AM/ FM phono and tapes. Complete with speakers. GC. $50. Glen Waverley. 9560 8175.

HH-MM RECLINER CHAIR. Beige. $1500. Croydon.

9725 2105.

OO-PP

REFRIGERATORFREEZER. WAECO. 94 Lts with protective cover including AC DC leads and silder. Perfect cond. $1500. Hastings. 0418 478 761.

OO-PP REFRIGERATOR. Westinghouse. 240L. EC. $250 ONO. Frankston. 0412 118 295.

OO-PP REFRIGERATOR. Phillips. 340-lt. FC. $100 ONO. Boronia. 0409 005 097.

OO-PP REGISTRATION PLATES. Personalised.

MISUBI. B/W Slimline.

VGC. $1500 or offer.

Frankston. 9789 9634.

HH-MM RIDE-ON MOWER. John Deere. Model LT160.

2004. Does not work.

Needs TLC. Broken hood, use for parts. Operator manual. Pick-up Healesville. FC. Free. 5962 3639.

OO-PP ROAD GUIDES. Universal 1960 Melway, Nos 9, 20, 33. Box Hill South. 9890 7904.

OO-PP

FRIENDS LADY, 60-year-old, lives in Mornington. Looking for friendship with genuine gentleman. 0412 714 558.

OO-PP

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You deliver bundles to a set list of (approx. 100) newsagents, milk bars, convenience stories, petrol stations, etc. You must be responsible, fit, tidy and punctual. You send invoice as contractor with ABN. You will be paid within 7-10 business days direct to your bank account.

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TUSSLE FOR ONE THOUSAND GUINEAS ■ The unbeaten filly Sky Bird, prepared by young Ballarat trainer, is the one that punters have come for to win the last of the top fillies races to be run.

Sky Bird at her last start beat a good field to winning running away at Moonee Valley back on Cox Plate Day. The daughter of Exosphere has shown she is the goods at all of her three wins, and shouldn’t have any trouble in getting the 1600 metres of the One Thousand Guineas come Saturday (Nov. 18).

The Oaks put paid to everything else coming up, the way Zardozi, the brilliant James Cummings filly won the Oaks. She would win this race too like she won the Oaks.

The way she accelerated blew every one away. Look out big races come the new year, here she comes.

Another smart filly is the Mike Moroney trained Coeur Volante, made it three wins from her five starts with a good win over 1400 metres.

She is by the top sprinting entire, Proisir, but should get the 1600 metres trip without any worries.

On the next line is another smart type being

by I Am Invincible, Commemorative, and the stable has a big opinion of her.

In my opinion her run on Cup Day was ordinary.

Another filly that is excepted to fire here is Arctic Glamour, although disappointing at her last outing when she missed the placing as the favourite in the Invitation event at Randwick over this distance. She is much better than that.

I would give her another chance.

A situation that tricks me a bit concerns a top filly in Tiz Invincible, smart , who is one the best fillies racing in Sydney, at one stage had won three races on end.

Prepared by Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, admittedly over sprint distances, but now moving up to the 1600 metres.

But for mine, there is plenty of petrol in the tank, forget the run in the Coolmore, they were just too quick and too fast for her.

One that I really like is the Gai WaterhouseAdrian Bott trained filly, Tropical Squall who is well suited here over the 1600 metre trip.

She ran a good second to Autumn Angel in the Ethereal Stakes on Caulfield Cup over 2000 metres, maybe better suited coming back to 1600 metres.

The one to beat is Zardozi, who ran a great second to Amazion Lass in the Wakeful Stakes over 2000 metres on Derby Day. She went around in the Oaks, and then possibly in the One Thousand Guineas here.

● James Cummings.Racing Photos. metres, as was a star field of sprinters at Flemington.

The smart mare, Chain of Lightning, is good on her day, and has been tackling the best.

At Flemington on Derby Day she contested the Rising Fast Stakes up the straight six-track, but had no luck in the run, being squeezed up in the final stages when trying to get a run.

Go on her form before that, when she ran a terrific third behind the flying mare, Asfoora, one of the fastest horses racing.

One you have to follow,she has plenty of talent. Another good mare is Ruthless Dame, prepared by the Ciaron Maher-David Eustace combination.

She is a classic winner, and has been racing well, it would pay to forget that unplaced run in the Golden Eagle it was one of the best fields to go around this year.

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■ Former top lightweight rider Terry Finger has left us. In his riding days he rode many a good horse especially for the Eric Broadhurst team.

One horse that automatically comes to mind is the quick Scotch and Whisky.

His brother Peter also rode at a out the same time booting home a winner or along with brother Terry. Our sympathy to the family.

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■ The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes always attracts a good field and judging by early nominations for the big race on November 18, nothing has changed.

Neds Bookmakers have put the New South Wales mare, Magic Time, on top for the Graeme Begg team, after her good win in the Nivision race over 1200 metres back on October 7. That was her second run after a spell and she did it in fine style.

The James Cummings trained Golden Mile has been racing against the best, and its run in the Golden Eagle over 1500 metres at Rosehill was terrific.

He has been racing among the best for sometime and always gives of his best.

The Nick Ryan trained Munhamek ran a good race when he finished hard to run third behind Cause for Concern in the Damien Oliver event. However, I feel the class here may be against him, but he tries his heart out.

Buenos Notches has been competing against the best, but is finding it tough going.

He ran into possibly the best sprinter in the world in Imperatriz, in the Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley on Cox Plate.

The consistent Airman, with the powerful Hawkes stables, won in the fine style when beat the smart sprinter, Wategos, at Randwick on September 30, but up in class here.

The barrier beat Ayrton, prepared by Mick Fox and Michael Kent Junior on Derby Day. He got the visitor’s draw no. 17, the outside of all the runners, and was never in it.

He showed form at his previous outing, winning at Caulfield.

The consistent galloper, Cause for Concern, won the race well, and always puts in.

The consistent Buffalo River, came back to his best in the Moonga Stakes on Caulfield Cup Day, but they still may have his measure here.

I like Magic Time, Chain of Lightning, Steparty and Golden Mile.

On the second line is the smart colt, Steparty, who was down to run in the Coolmore Stakes up the straight over 1200 metres, but was a late scratching.

He will be better suited here over the 1400

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COBRAM AND TERANG STARTED THE WEEK

■ Two meetings far apart commenced the week on Monday November 6 – Cobram and Terang with Terang holding their first fixture since February 2022 due to a series of issues with a horse stall barn being constructed during the absence.

Benalla part-owner/breeder/trainer David Sweatman formerly based in the Western District scored a big win with lightly raced 8Y0 Grinfromeartoear-Panorama Wealth gelding Beryls Grin in the 1670 metre Petstock Cobram Pace.

Starting from the extreme draw, Beryls Grin coming off an unplaced effort at Albury on October 24 was eased as the start was effected by Nathan Jack to settle at the rear as Pinnacle Hope (Alex Ashwood) led from gate four. Gaining a three wide passage home in the last lap on the back of both Bondi Prince and Up The Ante, Beryls Grin despite making the final bend very wide, motored home to prevail by a metre from Up The Ante and Joeys Hanover (even wider) who was 1.2 metres away third. In was Beryls Grin’s 6th success in 69 outings returning a mile rate of 1-57.3.

■ Pipers Creek trainer/driver Tony Xiriha’s 8Y0 Red Samuri-Spinster Clare gelding Buslin Brody is airborne at present and brought up three wins in succession by taking the Central Murray Credit Union Trotters Mobile over 2170 metres in a rate of 1-59.8.

Given a sweet trip from gate three one/one in a race where positions changed after Dances (gate five) handed over the lead to Antonov from mid-field at the bell. Buslin Brody was set alight in the last lap to race away prior to the home turn.

Showing no signs of stopping, Buslin Brody careered away to greet the judge 15.3 metres in advance of I Dream Of Millie (three pegs) which ran on well when extricated from a pocket, with Dances running her usual honest race for third 1.5 metres back.

■ Riverina (Monteagle) trainer David Micalleff snared the Cobram Hotel Pace over 1670 metres with Rock The Nation, a 7Y0 gelded son of Rocknroll Hanover and Starofthenation.

Driven by 24Y0 son Blake who has chalked up over 280 winners to date, Rock The Nation (gate five) after trailing pacemaker the fellow NSW hope Dressed In Gold (gate three), used the sprint lane to register a head margin over Shaq from a mile back, with Dressed In Gold holding third .8 metres back. The mile rate 154.4.

■ Nanneella trainer Col Goddeen only recently back from a Queensland campaign, landed the Pat Barrett Motors Pace over 2170 metres with more than handy 7Y0 McArdle-Elegant Outlook mare Ajay Breezy Rose who had won 17 races from 120 starts going into the race.

Driven by Josh Duggan, Ajay Breezy Rose was always handy from outside the front line one/one and when taken four wide on the final bend, ran home strongly to blouse a death-seating Mongiana by a neck in 1-57.7. Chubby Chequer flashed home late out wide from last on the markers for third a half neck away.

■ At Terang, Peter Manning and Jason Ainsworth had the honors of winning the first race on the program – the Welcome Back To Terang Pace over 1680 metres when $31.00 outsider Kidd Altro scored.

Settling a mile back from gate three on the second line after polemarker Bayside Victory held the front, Kidd Altro coming off a three wide double trail in the last lap made the home turn five and six wide before motoring to the wire to prevail by 7.7 metres from Icanmotor along the sprint lane off the back of the leader with Bayside Victory holding third a neck way.

The mile rate 1-56.6.

A three year old gelding by Sunshine Beach from Elvira Bromac bred and raced by the Charantoss Racing Syndicate was making his fifth race appearance having won at Charlton on October 9.

■ Popular Stawell part-owner/trainer Ray Harvey was successful with 4Y0 Sebastian KSecret Message gelding Sebastians Secret in the Morsbearings 3Y0 & Older Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2180 metres.

Coming off a first up fifth at Ballarat a week earlier, Sebastions Secret driven by Michael Bellman enjoyed a lovely trip from gate three

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with Len Baker trailing first start leader Castles In The Sky (gate two) before using the sprint lane to blouse Arabella Showdown (three pegs – three wide home turn) by 3.2 metres in a rate of 2-02.1.

Castles In The Sky just failed to see out the journey finishing a half head away third.

■ Ecklin South based trainer/driver Amy Day (partner of Mattie Craven) returned to the sulky with a winner after guiding 3Y0 Vincent-So Random filly Chrissy Eve to land the Mt Noorat Freighters Maiden Pace over 1680 metres.

Given a cosy passage from gate five following Caledonian Ranger (one/one) ahead of her, Chrissy Eve after trailing him forward three wide in the last lap was able to overpower him in the run to the wire, scoring by 1.7 metres. Polemarker La Mesh after following the pacemaker Keayang Yogi (gate three) was third 12.7 metres back.

The mile rate 1-57.3.

■ Locals Marg Lee and sons Jason and Paddy enjoyed a great night after winning with Jilliby Luminate (Terang Co-Op Rural Store 2Y0 Pace), Keayang Cedric VHRC / GBL Properties 2 Lifetime Wins Pace), Jilliby Jetpack (Terang Super IGA Co-Op Trotters) and Rocknallovertheworld (trained by Paddy) the Terang Co-Op Mitre 10 Pace all driven by Jason who chalked up four winners on the night.

Cup Day at YV

■ Yarra Valley is always a big meeting on Melbourne Cup Day and Tuesday was no exception with the usual bumper crowd in attendance.

One noteworthy winner was Brent Lilley’s Wishing Stone-Exit 4Y0 gelding Tripod who scored in the Betavet Natural Solutions Trotters Handicap over 2650 metres.

Driven by Kilmore’s Aussie Mifsud for wife Julie, Tripod supposedly backed from $22.00 to start a $3.00 favourite stepped cleanly from barrier four and after an unsuccessful bid to head off old timer Kheiron ($71) inside him, eased to trail for the entire race.

Angling away from the markers on the home turn to challenge, Tripod raced clear halfway up the running to register an easy 8 metre victory (his first since March), with Wish Upon A Dream (barrier two) easing to three pegs after a dig for the lead finishing third 9.9 metres away. The mile rate 2-04.8.

■ Promising Guaranteed-Whateveruwant gelding Haveyoumetted brought up his second victory in seven starts by taking the Eastern Generator Hire Pace in 1-59.6.

Trained at Cranbourne by Matthew Martin, Haveyoumetted driven by ‘on the road again’ Ararat reinsman Michael Bellman led throughout from gate two, winning in a breeze by 8.9 metres in 1-59.6 over Spring Blue (one/one) and Extrinsic from last who was 2.2 metres back in third place.

Big at Bendigo

■ A big meeting was held at Bendigo on Wednesday with the first of the Breeders Crown heats taking place – the winners being : Fillies Very Pretty (Emma Stewart – Mark Pitt) and Draw A Dream (Emma Stewart - David Moran), while in the C&G’s Kingman (Emma Stewart (David Moran) and Timmy Rictor (Emma Steward – David Moran).

■ Moonlight part-owner/trainer Joanne Franklin’s smart but sometimes unreliable 6Y0 Peak-Yankee Poem gelding My High Peak was on his best behavior to land the Bendigo Ski Boat Centre Trotters Mobile over 1650 metres in a mile rate of 1-58.7.

With Michael Bellman in the sulky, My High Peak trotted away safely from gate five to assume control from polemarker Mumstheword and rated to perfection kicked clear on the home turn to blitz his rivals by 12 metres in advance of Frankythefrenchman (gate four) from mid-field, with The Chook third 3.4 metres away after settling ahead of the runner up.

■ Michael Bellman was to make it two for the night after guiding Sebastian trainer Wayne Gretgrix’s Auckland Reactor-Canyopera 3Y0 gelding Bandit Eyes to victory in the Haeuslers Echuca Pace Final for horses which qualified at Bendigo a week earlier.

Starting outside the front line, Bandit Eyes followed Final Bow inside him forward three wide which had moved outside the pacemaker Rocknroll Lady (gate four) approaching the bell before surrendering the ’death-seat’ with a circuit to travel.

Taking over on turning to open up a handy gap on his rivals, Bandit Eyes was impressive in winning by 7.3 metres from Calypso Mistress which trailed the leader who held third a head back. The mile rate 1-55.9.

Trotters Cup

■ It was United Petroleum Yarra Valley Pacing Cup Day on Thursday supplemented by the De Bortoli Yarra Valley Trotters Cup with both races over 2650 metres.

The $30,000 Feature Pacers Cup saw 5Y0 Bettors Delight-Ca Cest Lamore gelding Serge Blanco chalk up two feature cup wins in the space of six days after winning the Swan Hill Cup the previous Friday.

Trained at Congupna by Steven Duffy and driven on this occasion by Cody Rochenberger giving the much travelled reinswoman her biggest win in the sport, Serg Blanco came out running from gate four to head off polemarker Arggghhh before surrendering to red hot favourite Captain Ravishing at the judge on the first occasion with two laps to travel.

Enjoying a cosy trip from there, Serg Blanco was eased away outside the favourite on straightening and in a couple of strides ran straight past him to record an easy 9.7 metre margin over Captain Ravishing who was most disappointing.

Max Delight one/two – three wide to death then one/one afterTango Tara circled the field from the tail to shadow the leader at the bell before being three wide again on the home turn following Kosimo was third a half neck away, with Kosimo fourth six metres back. In quarters of 30.7, 29.8, 29.9 and 26.7 after a lead time of 76.7, Serg Blanco returned a 1-57.7 mile rate which was 2.3 seconds outside Lennytheshark’s 1-55.4 set in 2017.

■ Even though a small eight horse field contested the SS Trotters Cup taken out by Kyvalley Hotspur, it was in all probability the race of the day.

■ There appeared to be only four major chances Kyvalley Hotspur (Fr), Visionary (10m), Harry Stamper (20m) and Ollivici from the backmark of 30 metes, with Hammers Law a remote place chance.

As the tapes released Bolinda trainer Brent Lilley’s Kyvalley Hotspur began brilliantly for Chris Alford to lead from barrier two with Visionary also beginning speedily to trail him, Gil Favor three pegs and Easy Pickings in the open being followed by Hammers Law, Ofortuna, Harry Stamper and Ollivici at the tail.

The positions remained in the same order until Chris Lang made a lightning move with Ollivici to join the pacemaker racing for the bell pushing all others in the running line back a spot making it hard for those at the rear to get into the race.

James Herbertson aboard Harry Stamper was off and running with a half mile to travel zooming up to make a line of three on the home turn, with Visionary poised to use the sprint lane which he did. In a thrilling battle all the way up the running, Kyvally Hotspur kept on giving to

Sulky Snippets This Week

■ Wednesday – Maryborough/Geelong, Thursday – Melton/Shepparton, Friday – Bendigo, Saturday – Melton, Monday – Horsham, Tuesday – Mildura.

Comment

■ What an appalling cover both Sky Channel and the TAB (same organization) have given Victorian Harness Racing over the past few weeks.

Sky Channel have shafted numerous races to Sky 2 when our races through no fault of their own have been running late due to the closeness of the gallops ahead of them running behind time (why is there such a short gap programmed ?)

Races are being cut off as soon as the winner crosses the line with no run through.

As for the TAB, once upon a time fixed odds were available the night before a meeting, however nowadays odds are not being displayed until after 10 or 11am on the race day morning.

Are they terrified they are giving overs – most people are aware they only COPY other corporates anyway which are no better nine times out of 10.

Add to this the disgraceful place odds given in most races. In days gone by, place odds were similar to a quarter of the win odds, now they are dynamite with 4/1 chances priced at $1.20 or $1.30. (maybe $1.50 or $1.60) if you are lucky, Even eight or ten to one hopes are listed between $2.60 and $2.40, not to mention the 20-25/1 chances which are usually around $3.50 or $3.60.

Is it any wonder trots are a failing fast in betting order? gain the day by a half neck from a game Ollivici and Visionary who momentarily looked the winner finishing a neck away third and Harry Stamper to sustain the run to be fourth a metre back. In quarters of 30.7, 31.4, 30.2 and 27.9 after a lead time of 85.5 seconds, Kyvalley Hotspur recorded a 2-04.9 mile rate well outside Hopeful Beauty’s 2-00.6 set in 2022.

A most consistent gelding raced by Jim Connelly’s KPC Racing, Kyvalley Hotspur has fronted the starter on 39 occasion for 11 wins and 11 placings earning stakes in excess of $176,000.

At Ballarat

■ Ballarat raced on Friday with further Breeders Crown heats and as expected, Emma Stewart and Mark Pitt dominated winning three – Major Delight (3Y0 Filles Heat One), Elysian Jay (3Y0 Filles Heat two and Oliver Dan (3Y0 C & G Heat Two). Geoff Webster and Chris Alford took the C & G First Heat with Dougs Platter which sprouted wings from three pegs halfway up the running to blouse the Stewart odds-on chance Perfect Class).

Marg Lee and nephew Glen Craven landed the Tribute Show 16/12 Book Now Trotters Mobile over 2200 metres with talented Kiwi bred 3Y0 Imperial Count-Anns Monarch gelding Imperial Monarch in a rate of 2-02.4. Settling midfield in the moving line from gate three on the second line as One Muscle Hill (gate three) led, Imperial Monarch sprinted home with a rush to score by 2 metres from At The Distance (three pegs) and Floating Mountain which trailed the pacemaker from the pole.

Veteran Ballarat trainer Vin Mahar training out of the Stewart complex snared the BC Electrical & Air Conditioning 3Y0 & Older Maiden Pace over 2200 metres with 3Y0 Yankee Rockstar-Predict filly Bundle raced by Ballarat doyen Pat Prendergast.

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SATURDAY’S LOCAL CRICKET MATCH RESULTS Premier

■ Premier Cricket. Men’s Premier Firsts. Round 4. Two-Day. Sats. Nov. 11 and 18. Carlton 1st XI 10/302 v Melbourne 1st XI 0/10. Ringwood 1st XI 10/318 v St Kilda 1st XI. Footscray 1st XI v Northcote 1st XI 6/ 358. Richmond 1st XI 10/207 v Prahran 1st XI 1/3. Melbourne University 1st XI v Essendon 1st XI 3/268. Geelong 1st XI v Fitzroy Doncaster 1st XI 6/341. Frankston Peninsula 1st XI v Dandenong 1st XI 9/218. Casey South Melbourne 1st XI 2/301 v Kingston Hawthorn 1st XI. Greenvale Kangaroos 1st XI 0/0 v Camberwell Magpies 1st XI 10/220.

■ Men’s Premier Seconds. Melbourne 2nd XI 2/35 v Carlton 2nd XI 10/194. St Kilda 2nd XI 3/140 v Ringwood 2nd XI 10/121. Northcote 2nd XI 10/309 v Footscray 2nd XI 0/10. Prahran 2nd XI 10/156 v Richmond 2nd XI 10/84 & 1/ 1. Essendon 2nd XI 0/12 v Melbourne University 2nd XI 10/323. Fitzroy Doncaster 2nd XI 3/92 v Geelong 2nd XI 10/153. Dandenong 2nd XI 10/176 v Frankston Peninsula 2nd XI 4/ 109. Kingston Hawthorn 2nd XI 10/314 v Casey South Melbourne 2nd XI. Camberwell Magpies 2nd XI 1/22 v Greenvale Kangaroos 2nd XI 10/ 195.

■ Men’s Premier Thirds. Carlton 3rd XI v Melbourne 3rd XI 7/220. Ringwood 3rd XI v St Kilda 3rd XI 8/481. Footscray 3rd XI 0/13 v Northcote 3rd XI 10/280. Prahran 3rd XI 0/2 v Richmond 3rd XI 10/242. Essendon 3rd XI 10/172 v Melbourne University 3rd XI 0/51.

Geelong 3rd XI v Fitzroy Doncaster 3rd XI 10/ 123. Frankston Peninsula 3rd XI v Dandenong 3rd XI 9/240. Casey South Melbourne 3rd XI v Kingston Hawthorn 3rd XI 8/267. Greenvale Kangaroos 3rd XI v Camberwell Magpies 3rd XI 2/196.

■ Men’s Premier Fourths. Melbourne 4th XI 10/274 v Carlton 4th XI 2/7. St Kilda 4th XI v Ringwood 4th XI 10/277. Northcote 4th XI 10/230 v Footscray 4th XI 1/47. Richmond 4th XI 6/207 v Prahran 4th XI. Essendon 4th XI 1/29 v Melbourne University 4th XI 10/244.

Fitzroy Doncaster 4th XI 7-d/408 v Geelong 4th XI 4/42. Dandenong 4th XI 10/131 v Frankston Peninsula 4th XI 0/14. Kingston Hawthorn 4th XI 10/224 v Casey South Melbourne 4th XI 2/8. Camberwell Magpies 4th XI 10/285 v Greenvale Kangaroos 4th XI.

Sub-District

■ North West 1st XI. One Day. Plenty Valley 1st XI 7/229 v Altona 1st XI 6/232.

Strathmore 1st XI 10/80. Hoppers Crossing 1st XI 1/81. Coburg 1st XI 6/236 v Werribee 1st XI 10/213. St Bernard's OC 1st XI 6/249 v Spotswood 1st XI 10/127. Brunswick 1st XI 6/ 179 v Taylors Lakes 1st XI 10/143. Melton 1st XI 10/119 v Kew 1st XI 8/179. Williamstown 1st XI 3/161 v Yarraville 1st XI 10/158. Preston 1st XI 2/100 v Ivanhoe 1st XI 10/98.

■ North West 2nd XI. Altona 2nd XI 2/149 v Plenty Valley 2nd XI 8/148. Hoppers Crossing 2nd XI 10/129 v Strathmore 2nd XI 7/130.

(Werribee 2nd XI 10/101 v Coburg 2nd XI 9/ 104. Spotswood 2nd XI 10/150 v St Bernard's OC 2nd XI 5/232. Taylors Lakes 2nd XI 10/107 (23.2) v Brunswick 2nd XI 5/283. Kew 2nd XI 9/154 v Melton 2nd XI 9/153. Yarraville 2nd XI 10/99 v Williamstown 2nd XI 6/103. Ivanhoe 2nd XI 10/149 v Preston 2nd XI 7/180.

■ North West 3rd XI. Division 1. Preston 3rd XI 10/68 v Werribee 3rd XI 1/69. Melton 3rd XI v Coburg 3rd XI. Kew 3rd XI v Plenty Valley 3rd XI. St Bernard's OC 3rd XI 9/197 v Brunswick 3rd XI 9/205.

■ North West 3rd XI. Division 2. Altona 3rd XI 10/84 v Spotswood 3rd XI 2/86.

Strathmore 3rd XI 10/122 v Taylors Lakes 3rd XI 5/343. Williamstown 3rd XI 10/178 v Hoppers Crossing 3rd XI 0/179. Yarraville 3rd XI 7/ 242 v Ivanhoe 3rd XI 8/242.

■ North West 4th XI. Division 1. Werribee 4th XI 9/193 v Preston 4th XI 8/95. Coburg 4th XI v Melton 4th XI. Plenty Valley 4th XI 6/ 196 v Kew 4th XI 7/197. Brunswick 4th XI 5/ 113 v St Bernard's OC 4th XI 10/111.

■ South East 1st XI. One Day. Noble Park 1st XI 7/195 v Ormond 1st XI 6/194. Balwyn 1st XI 5/116 v Croydon 1st XI 10/114. Port

Melbourne 1st XI 7/215 v Moorabbin 1st XI 10/142. Mt Waverley 1st XI 10/177 v Oakleigh 1st XI 6/211. Donvale 1st XI 10/151 v Elsternwick 1st XI 5/155. Bayswater 1st XI 6/ 182 v Malvern 1st XI 10/133. Endeavour Hills 1st XI 10/185 v Brighton 1st XI 7/249. Caulfield 1st XI 2/96 v Box Hill 1st XI 10/93.

■ South East 2nd XI. Ormond 2nd XI 8/ 162 v Noble Park 2nd XI 4/163. Croydon 2nd XI 6/189 v Balwyn 2nd XI 10/179. Moorabbin 2nd XI 6/201 v Port Melbourne 2nd XI 8/201.

Oakleigh 2nd XI 10/164 v Mt Waverley 2nd XI 6/247. Elsternwick 2nd XI 7/165 v Donvale 2nd XI 9/112. Malvern 2nd XI 10/149 v Bayswater 2nd XI 8/152. Brighton 2nd XI 4/ 151 v Endeavour Hills 2nd XI 9/150. Box Hill 2nd XI 10/178 v Caulfield 2nd XI 5/188.

■ South East 3rd XI. Division 1. Brighton 3rd XI 7/231 v Croydon 3rd XI 7/229. Oakleigh 3rd XI 8/123 v Caulfield 3rd XI 6/126. Bayswater 3rd XI 10/69 v Endeavour Hills 3rd XI 8/172.

Mt Waverley 3rd XI v Balwyn 3rd XI. ■ South East 3rd XI. Division 2.

Moorabbin 3rd XI 8/60 v Elsternwick 3rd XI 7/ 351. Ormond 3rd XI 10/185 v Noble Park 3rd XI 10/135. Donvale 3rd XI 7/193 v Malvern 3rd XI 6/287. Box Hill 3rd XI 1/241 v Port Melbourne 3rd XI 10/139.

■ South East 4th XI. Division 1. Croydon 4th XI v Brighton 4th XI. Caulfield 4th XI 6/ 199 v Oakleigh 4th XI 8/201. Endeavour Hills 4th XI 10/145 v Bayswater 4th XI 10/124.

Balwyn 4th XI 9/149 v Mt Waverley 4th XI 9/ 166.

■ South East 4th XI. Division 2.

Elsternwick 4th XI 1/153 v Moorabbin 4th XI 5/152. Noble Park 4th XI 10/103 v Ormond 4th XI 8/167. Malvern 4th XI 0/113 v Donvale 4th XI 10/110. Port Melbourne 4th XI 6/166 v Box Hill 4th XI 5/154.

Diamond Valley

■ Barclay Shield. Round 5. Two-Day. Saturdays, November 11 and 18. Riverside 1st XI 7/308 v Rosebank 1st XI. Macleod 1st XI 0/18 v Research Eltham Collegians 1st XI 10/213. Heidelberg 1st XI 10/218 v Epping 1st XI 0/8. Diamond Creek 1st XI 0/5 v Rosanna 1st XI 10/168. Bundoora 1st XI 9/164 v North Eltham Wanderers 1st XI 0/17.

■ Money Shield. Eltham 1st XI 3/277 v Montmorency 1st XI. Lalor Stars 1st XI 10/ 181 v Plenty 1st XI. Lower Eltham 1st XI 3/85 v Bundoora Park 1st XI 10/138. Bundoora United 1st XI 2/21 v Banyule 1st XI 10/148.

Greensborough 1st XI 7/326 v Laurimar 1st XI. ■ Mash Shield. Mill Park 1st XI 9/277 v Mernda 1st XI. Thomastown United 1st XI 10/ 103 & 3/24 v Hurstbridge 1st XI 2-d/112. South Morang 1st XI 10/137 v Lower Plenty 1st XI 1/ 27. Thomastown 1st XI v Panton Hill 1st XI. ■ B-Grade. Montmorency 2nd XI v Riverside 2nd XI 7/268. Mernda 2nd XI 10/117 v Lalor Stars 2nd XI 4/92. Epping 2nd XI v Heidelberg 2nd XI 9/239. Rosanna 2nd XI 10/247 v Diamond Creek 2nd XI. North Eltham Wanderers 2nd XI 1/34 v Banyule 2nd XI 10/171.

■ C-Grade. Riverside 3rd XI v Eltham 2nd XI 8/371. Plenty 2nd XI 9-d/358 v Macleod 2nd XI 0/0. Lower Plenty 2nd XI 5/63 v Lower Eltham 2nd XI 10/94. Bundoora 2nd XI 10/ 177 v Bundoora United 2nd XI 1/98. Laurimar 2nd XI 10/149 v Research Eltham Collegians 2nd XI 1/100.

■ D-Grade. Rosebank 2nd XI 10/158 v Mill Park 2nd XI 1/8. South Morang 2nd XI 9/223 v North Eltham Wanderers 3rd XI. Bundoora Park 2nd XI 10/223 v Greensborough 2nd XI 4/31. Diamond Creek 3rd XI 8/306 v Thomastown 2nd XI. Montmorency 3rd XI 8/ 243 v Banyule 3rd XI. ■ E-Grade. Greensborough 3rd XI v Riverside 4th XI 7/245. Bundoora 3rd XI 9/302 v Rosanna 3rd XI. Hurstbridge 2nd XI v Mernda 3rd XI 10/196. Panton Hill 2nd XI 1/20 v Lower Plenty 3rd XI 10/243.

■ F1-Grade. Heidelberg 3rd XI 3/130 v Riverside 5th XI 10/81. Banyule 4th XI 4-d/108 v Diamond Creek 4th XI 9/34 & 5/37. Laurimar 3rd XI v Greensborough 4th XI 10/195. Research Eltham Collegians 3rd XI 9/301 v Epping 3rd XI. ■ F2-Grade. Riverside 6th XI 7/254 v Mill

Park 3rd XI. Macleod 3rd XI 8/334 v Research Eltham Collegians 4th XI. Lower Plenty 4th XI 5/368 v Greensborough 5th XI. Plenty 3rd XI 0/9 v South Morang 3rd XI 10/216. Eltham 3rd XI 10/121 v Banyule 5th XI 4/121.

■ F3-Grade. Research Eltham Collegians 5th XI 10/135 v Bundoora Park 3rd XI 0/17.

Thomastown United 2nd XI 1/3 v Plenty 4th XI 10/202. Hurstbridge 3rd XI v South Morang 4th XI 9/229. North Eltham Wanderers 4th XI 5-d/126 v Laurimar 4th XI 10/86 & 2/19.

■ G1-Grade. Montmorency 4th XI 9/230 v Rosebank 3rd XI 5/234. Mernda 4th XI 2/175 (32) v Thomastown United 3rd XI 7/172.

Laurimar 5th XI 10/180 v Lalor Stars 3rd XI 10/136. Panton Hill 3rd XI 8/125 v Bundoora 4th XI 3/131. Bundoora Park 4th XI Forfeit v Lower Eltham 3rd XI. ■ G2-Grade. Epping 4th XI 10/123 v Laurimar 6th XI 7/125. Banyule 6th XI v Eltham 4th XI. Mill Park 4th XI v Diamond Creek 5th XI Forfeit. North Eltham Wanderers 5th XI 6/ 201 v South Morang 5th XI 9/178. Thomastown 3rd XI 10/146 v Bundoora United 3rd XI 4/ 149.

■ G3-Grade. Lower Plenty 5th XI 8/141 v Montmorency 5th XI 5/154. Bundoora United 4th XI 2/95 v North Eltham Wanderers 6th XI 10/93. Rosanna 4th XI v Macleod 4th XI. Greensborough 6th XI Forfeit v Banyule 7th XI. Bye: Heidelberg 4th XI.

Eastern

■ Dunstan Shield. Round 5. One-Day. North Balwyn Bulls 1st XI 5/212 v Mont Albert 1st XI 8/194. Glen Iris 1st XI 1/172 v Bulleen 1st XI 10/171. Old Carey 1st XI 6/143 v East Doncaster 1st XI 10/120. Canterbury 1st XI 7/ 187 v Heathmont 1st XI 10/133.

■ Wright Shield. East Malvern Tooronga 1st XI 6/135 v Hawthorn 1st XI 10/133. Deepdene Bears 1st XI 5/286 v Edinburgh 1st XI 10/171.

Mazenod OC 1st XI 8/153 v Marcellin OC 1st XI 7/154.

■ A Turf. Richmond City 1st XI 1/97 v Old Carey 2nd XI 10/96. Surrey Hills 1st XI 6/174 v Canterbury 2nd XI 6/173. Burwood 1st XI 10/190 v Boronia Hawks 1st XI 3/218.

■ B Turf. Marcellin OC 2nd XI 5/167 v Richmond Union 1st XI 6/168. Heathmont 2nd XI 1/100 v St Kevins Old Boys 1st XI 10/96.

Balwyn Saints 1st XI 6/140 v North Balwyn Bulls 2nd XI 10/138. Ashwood 1st XI 6/168 v Deepdene Bears 2nd XI 5/165.

■ C Turf. East Doncaster 2nd XI 3/150 v Mazenod OC 2nd XI 8/148. Boronia Hawks 2nd XI v Burwood 2nd XI. Bulleen 2nd XI 2/136 v Glen Iris 2nd XI 9/135. Hawthorn 2nd XI v East Malvern Tooronga 2nd XI. ■ D Turf. La Trobe Uni 1st XI 3/136 v Mont Albert 3rd XI 10/135. Mulgrave 2nd XI 6/125 v Ashwood 2nd XI 9/124. Old Carey 3rd XI 10/ 167 v Richmond City 2nd XI 9/106. Edinburgh 2nd XI 8/197 v Surrey Hills 2nd XI 9/156.

■ E Turf. Deepdene Bears 3rd XI 6/227 v Balwyn Saints 2nd XI 9/135. Heathmont 3rd XI 7/168 v Edinburgh 3rd XI 5/227. Richmond Union 2nd XI 10/147 v East Malvern Tooronga 3rd XI 4/265. Surrey Hills 3rd XI 7/121 v Hawthorn 3rd XI 8/185.

■ F Turf. East Malvern Tooronga 4th XI 2/ 118 v Richmond City 3rd XI 8/116. Hawthorn 4th XI v Surrey Hills 4th XI. Mont Albert 4th XI 7/126 v Deepdene Bears 4th XI 10/112. St Kevins Old Boys 2nd XI 5/190 v Mazenod OC 3rd XI 10/69. Bulleen 3rd XI 10/161 v Heathmont 4th XI 10/149.

■ MacGibbon Shield. Trinity Willison CC 1st XI 1/168 v Boroondara 1st X1 8/165. Glen Waverley CC 1st XI 5/228 v Toorak-Prahran 1st XI 9/201. St Pauls CC 1st XI 3/172 v Burwood Uniting Canterbury CC 1st XI 6/173.

Deepdene Uniting 1st XI 6/187 v Clifton Hill 1st XI 10/184.

■ Burt Shield. West Ivanhoe United 1st XI 7/218 v Mount Waverley Uniting 1st X1 10/ 199. Clifton Hill 2nd XI 7/183 c Mt Waverley Catholics CC 1st XI 10/124. STC South Camberwell 1st XI 10/207 v Trinity Willison CC 2nd XI 6/208 Monash ROADERS 1st XI v Glen Waverley CC 2nd XI. ■ Menzies and Mackay Shield. Burwood Uniting Canterbury CC 2nd XI 7/157v Burwood

3rd XI 7/150. Boroondara 2nd X1 10/109 v STC South Camberwell 2XI 5/177. North Alphington 10/168 v Trinity Willison CC 3rd XI 6/203. Toorak-Prahran 2nd XI 9/182. Blackburn North United 1st XI 6/180.

■ A Synthetic. Clifton Hill 3rd XI: Bye. Mazenod OC A Grade 9/90 v Monash 2nd XI 3/ 92. Mount Waverley Uniting 2nd XI 9/112 v AYC Harlequins 1st XI 4/192. Glen Waverley 3rd XI 2/96 v Boroondara 10/95.

■ B Synthetic. Trinity Willison CC 4th XI 10/ 102 v Burwood Uniting Canterbury CC 3rd XI 2/106. Monash ROADERS 3rd XI 6/183 v Glen Waverley CC 4th XI 9/160. Edinburgh 4th XI 6/ 224 v West Ivanhoe United 2nd XI 2/292.

Mazenod OC B Grade: Bye. ■ McCarthy Shield. Malvern Valley Saints CC 1st XI 9/240 v Knox Churches LOC 1 6/ 242. Northcote United 1st XI 9/166 v Deepdene Uniting 2nd XI 3/168. St. Pauls CC 2nd XI 8/ 179 v Eagles Cricket Club 1stXI 7/369.

Melbourne Sixers 1st X1: Bye. ■ LOC2. R.W. Laws Shield. East Doncaster 4th XI 4/219 v Toorak-Prahran 3rd XI 10/147.

Eagles Cricket Club 2ndXI v Canterbury 3rd XI Forfeit. Hartley Bull Terriers 2nd X1 1/12 v Mulgrave 3rd XI 6/198. Mt Waverley Catholics CC 2nd XI LOC2 9/189 v Monash University 4 9/230. Manningham 1st XI 8/207 v Glen Iris 3rd XI 5/206.

■ LOC3. R.W. Lamborn Shield. Melbourne Sixers 2nd X1 v St. Pauls CC 3rd XI. St Stephens Greythorn 1st XI LOC 10/112 v Eagles Cricket Club 3rdXI 10/179. North Balwyn Bulls 3rd XI 4/124 v Manningham 2nd XI 10/121. Balwyn Saints 3rd XI 5/253 v Malvern Valley Saints 2nd XI 7/128. Mulgrave 4th XI 3/155 v Hartley CC Bull Terriers 10/154.

■ LOC4. Tobias Shield. AYC Harlequins 2nd XI 9/191 v Salesian 1st XI 8/203. Ashburton Willows 2nd XI 0/59 v Northcote United 2nd XI 10/58. Burwood 4th XI 7/180 v St Andrews Gardiner 1st XI 5/184. STC South Camberwell 3XI (LOC4) 9/184 v Marcellin OC 3rd XI 5/ 186. Abbotsford Anglers 8/242 v North Balwyn Bulls 4th XI 4/243.

■ LOC5. Minahan Shield. Ashwood 3rd XI 5/295 v Heathmont 6th XI 9/108. Blackburn North United 2nd XI 5/279 v Manningham 3rd XI 9/230. Glen Iris 4th X1 3/169 v Mount Waverley Uniting 3rd X1 8/168. Toorak-Prahran 4th XI 2/63 v Ashburton Willows 3rd XI 10/60.

■ LOC6. Bingley Shield. St Andrews Gardiner 2nd XI 3/124 v Richmond Union 3rd XI 7/119. Deepdene Uniting 3rd XI 9/72 v Ashwood 4th XI 10/71. Burwood Uniting Canterbury CC 4th XI 6/112 v Salvation Army Waverley 1/113. Edinburgh LOC6 7/123 v Clifton Hill 4th XI 3/125. STC South Camberwell 4th X1 (LOC6) v Glen Waverley CC 5th XI. ■ LOC7. Fitzwilliam Shield. Bulleen 4th XI v Boroondara LOC7 Forfeit. Mt Waverley Catholics CC 3rd XI LOC7 v STC South Camberwell 5th XI (LOC7). Manningham 4th XI 2/178 v Mont Albert 5th XI 3/174. Glen Waverley CC 6th XI v East Doncaster 5th XI. ■ LOC8. Carr Shield. Monash University 5 8/140 v Glen Waverley CC 7th XI - Sunday 9/ 138. Ashwood 5th XI v Ashburton Willows 4th XI (Sunday). Knox Churches LOC8 7/186 v Malvern Valley Saints CC 3rd XI 8/112. Salesian 2nd XI v Monash ROADERS 4th XI Forfeit.

■ LOC9. McIntyre Shield. Burnley CYMS 3rd XI 8/209 v Richmond City 4th XI 3/213.

West Ivanhoe United 3rd XI 6/170 v Edinburgh 5/163. Clifton Hill 5th XI 10/117 v Balwyn Saints 4th XI 10/135.

Western Suburbs

■ Division 1. Manor Lakes 1s 9/179 v Truganina CC Senior Men TCC Gold Div 1 8/ 245. Tarneit Central 8/156 v Utd Tarneit SC Senior Men D1 10/126. 5ABI Caroline Springs 7/217 v West Point Titans D1 6/220. Williams Landing SC Senior Men 1 5/288 v Melb District CC Senior Men - Division 1 9/140.

■ Division 2. Utd Tarneit SC Senior Men D2 10/119 v Tarneit Central 5/271. West Point Titans D2 5/239 v Brimbank Strikers 1st XI 7/ 240. Truganina Strikers Yellow 6/188 v Williams Landing SC Senior Men 2 10/186.

Truganina CC Senior Men TCC Silver Div 2 10/ 128 v Glen Orden County West - Blue 4/137

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SCORES FROM WEEKEND MATCHES Morn. Peninsula

■ Provincial Firsts. Round 5. Two-Day. Baden Powell 1sts 0/28 v Red Hill 1sts 10/ 161. Pines 1sts 5/51 v Sorrento 1sts 10/112.

Long Island 1sts 6/260 v Old Peninsula 1sts.

Langwarrin 1sts 9/234 v Heatherhill 1sts.

■ Peninsula Firsts. Mt Eliza 1sts 0/32 v Rosebud 1sts 10/136. Baxter 1sts 0/1 v Moorooduc 1sts 10/241. Somerville 1sts 0/ 60 v Mornington 1sts 10/137. Seaford Tigers 1sts v Dromana 1sts 10/185.

■ District Firsts. Carrum Downs 1sts v Balnarring 1sts. Flinders 1sts v Seaford 1sts 10/230. Delacombe Park 1sts 3/21 v Main Ridge 1sts 10/135. Carrum 1sts 7/253 v Crib Point 1sts.

■ Sub-District Firsts. Pearcedale 1sts v Mt Martha 1sts 7/302. Hastings 1sts 10/96 v Boneo 1sts 1/29. Skye 1sts 10/255 v Tootgarook 1sts 0/4. Ballam Park 1sts 10/204 v Rye 1sts 1/13. Tyabb 1sts 7/265 v Frankston YCW 1sts.

■ Provincial Seconds. Red Hill 2nds 2/54 v Baden Powell 2nds 10/90. Sorrento 2nds v Pines 2nds 7/225. Old Peninsula 2nds v Long Island 2nds. Heatherhill 2nds v Langwarrin 2nds 1/2.

■ Peninsula Seconds. Rosebud 2nds 10/ 126 v Mt Eliza 2nds 2/26. Moorooduc 2nds v Baxter 2nds. Mornington 2nds 9/157 v Somerville 2nds. Dromana 2nds 0/69 v Seaford Tigers 2nds 10/130.

■ District Seconds. Balnarring 2nds 10/60 & 3/34 v Carrum Downs 2nds 3-d/136. Seaford 2nds 5/271 v Flinders 2nds. Main Ridge 2nds v Delacombe Park 2nds 9/272. Crib Point 2nds 0/0 v Carrum 2nds 10/95.

■ Sub-District Seconds. Mt Martha 2nds 2/178 v Pearcedale 2nds 10/79. Boneo 2nds 1/28 v Hastings 2nds 10/180. Tootgarook 2nds v Skye 2nds 9/255. Rye 2nds 10/56 v Ballam Park 2nds 4/100. Frankston YCW 2nds 3/13 v Tyabb 2nds 10/134.

■ A1 Seniors. Long Island 3rds v Langwarrin 3rds. French Island 1sts 10/223 v Baden Powell 3rds 1/10. Tyabb 3rds v Heatherhill 3rds.

Somerville 3rds v Old Peninsula 3rds.

■ A2 Seniors. Red Hill 3rds 0/8 v Carrum Downs 3rds 10/178. Mornington 3rds v Ballam Park 3rds. Baden Powell 4ths 5-d/353 v Tyabb 4ths 0/3. Baxter 3rds v Delacombe Park 3rds 9/156.

■ A3 Seniors. Mt Eliza 3rds 8/339 v Mornington 4ths. Balnarring 3rds v Long Island 4ths. Mt Martha 3rds v Pines 3rds.

Langwarrin 4ths 9/227 v Skye 3rds.

■ A4 Seniors. Mt Eliza 3rds 8/339 v Mornington 4ths. Balnarring 3rds v Long Island 4ths. Mt Martha 3rds v Pines 3rds.

Langwarrin 4ths 9/227 v Skye 3rds.

■ B1 Seniors. Carrum Downs 5ths 0/30 v Somerville 4ths 10/150. Mt Eliza 4ths v Baden Powell 5ths. Long Island 5ths 10/113 v Baxter 4ths 1/33. Pines 4ths v Delacombe Park 4ths 8/220. Tyabb 6th XI v Mornington 5th XI Forfeit.

■ B2 Seniors. Baden Powell 6ths v Skye 4ths. Carrum Downs 6ths v Balnarring 4th XI 8/244. Red Hill 4ths 5/292 v Boneo 4ths.

■ C1 Seniors. Carrum 3rds 8/113 v Pearcedale 3rds 3/126. Seaford Tigers 3rds 9/ 79 v Mt Eliza 5ths 6/230. Frankston YCW 4ths v Skye 5ths Forfeit. Ballam Park 4ths v Seaford 3rds. Langwarrin Senior Men 6th XI 10/123 v Somerville 5ths 7/194. Old Peninsula 4ths: Bye. ■ C2 Seniors. Seaford 4ths Forfeit v Baxter 5ths. Pearcedale 4ths Forfeit v Crib Point 4ths.

Mt Eliza 6ths v Moorooduc 3rds. Sorrento 4ths v Tyabb 7th XI. Somerville 6ths 10/98. Mt Martha 5ths 5/101.

■ C3 Seniors. Tootgarook 3rds 10/127 v Sorrento 5ths 9/209. Hastings 3rds v Dromana 3rds. Red Hill 5ths 10/89 v Mt Eliza 7ths 2/ 29. Mt Martha 6ths 2/155 v Main Ridge 3rds 10/148. Flinders 3rds 9/146 v Langwarrin Senior Men 7th XI 10/176. Crib Point 5ths: Bye.

North Metro

■ Jika Shield. Round 5. One Day. Rivergum CC 1st XI 7/263 v Old Ivanhoe Grammarians CC 1st XI 6/159. Preston Baseballers

CC 1st XI 8/191 v Holy Trinity CC 1st XI 7/192.

Keon Park CC 1st XI 10/88 v Reservoir Cobras CC 1st XI 9/110. Northern Socials CC 1st XI: Bye. ■ Jack Quick Shield. Cameron CC 1st XI 1/ 182 v Fairfield CC 1st XI 8/179. Dennis CC 1st XI 9/206 v Fiji Victorian CC 1st XI 7/207.

Strathewen CC 1st XI 7/250 v Bellfield CC 1st XI 10/207. Holy Trinity CC 2nd XI 7/224 v Donath CC 1st XI 7/227.

■ Jack Kelly Shield. Olympic Colts CC 1st XI 7/286 v Strathewen CC 2nd XI 9/95. West Preston CC 1st XI 5/197 v Preston Himalayan CC 1st XI 7/200. Old Ivanhoe Grammarians CC 2nd XI 7/195 v Rivergum CC 2nd XI 7/218.

Ivanhoe Mavericks CC 1st XI 2/121 v Preston Baseballers CC 2nd XI 9/117.

■ B-Grade. Fiji Victorian CC 2nd XI 6/182 v Dennis CC 2nd XI 9/170. Reservoir Cobras CC 2nd XI 1/89 v Keon Park CC 2nd XI 5/198.

Balmoral Redbacks CC 1st XI 10/197 v Preston YCW District CC 1st XI 8/198. Northern Socials CC 2nd XI: Bye. ■ C-Grade. Rivergum CC 3rd XI 5/219 v Royal Park Reds CC 1st XI 10/143. Fiji Victorian CC 3rd XI 10/137 v Ivanhoe Mavericks CC 2nd XI 7/177. Fairfield CC 2nd X1 10/118 v Cameron CC 2nd XI 9/134. Holy Trinity CC 3rd XI: Bye. ■ D-Grade. Bellfield CC 2nd XI 8/117 v Old Ivanhoe Grammarians CC 3rd XI 0/118. Donath CC 2nd XI 5/196 v Holy Trinity CC 4th XI 8/ 163. Dennis CC 3rd XI 9/153 v West Preston CC 2nd XI 10/153.

■ Robert Young DODC. Bellfield CC OD 9/ 117 v Dennis CC OD 8/102. Holy Trinity CC OD v Fiji Victorian CC OD. Northern Socials CC OD v Olympic Colts CC OD. Fairfield CC OD Forfeit v Preston Baseballers CC OD. Royal Park Reds CC OD: Bye. ■ Casey Radcliffe DODC. Preston YCW District CC OD 10/99 v Dennis CC OD (2) 1/ 100. West Preston CC OD Forfeit v Strathewen CC OD. Ivanhoe Mavericks CC OD 5/220 v Rivergum CC OD 10/64. Kinglake CC OD 10/ 84 v Keon Park CC OD 2/87.

Ringwood District

■ Lindsay Trollope Shield. Norwood CC 1st XI 6/225 v Montrose 1st XI 8/177. Ainslie Park 1st XI 4/168 v North Ringwood 1st XI 10/162.

East Ringwood 1XI 10/107 v South Croydon 1st XI 7/182. Lilydale 1st XI 8/219 v Kilsyth 1st XI 9/218.

■ Bill Wilkins Cup. Wantirna South 1st XI 8/146 v Croydon Ranges CC 1st XI 10/125.

Bayswater Park 1st X1 7/185 v Templeton 1st XI 7/181. Mooroolbark 1st XI Men's 10/198 v Wonga Park CC 1st XI 6/209. Warrandyte 1st XI 10/170 v St Andrews 1st XI 7/172.

■ Stuart Newey Plate. Chirnside Park 1st XI 4/230 v Seville Burras 1XI 7/229. Mt Evelyn 1st XI 1/140 v Heathwood CC 1st XI 10/139.

Montrose 2nd XI 4/202 v Warranwood 1XI 7/ 203. Croydon North 1st XI 9/212 v South Warrandyte 1st XI 7/209.

■ Steve Pascoe Shield. South Croydon 2nd XI 10/90 v Yarra Junction 1stXI 7/239. Kilsyth 2nd XI 8/155 v Warrandyte 2nd XI 3/156.

Croydon Ranges CC 2nd XI 8/172 v Wantirna South 2nd XI 10/169. North Ringwood 2nd XI 9/142 v Ainslie Park 2nd XI 9/138.

■ Pat Meehan Shield. Wonga Park CC 2nd XI 10/149 v East Ringwood 2XI 9/214. South Warrandyte 2nd XI 9/178 v Lilydale 2nd XI 6/ 161. Eastfield 1st XI 10/207 v Norwood CC 2nd XI 8/211. Healesville 1st XI v Lusatia Park 1st XI 7/63.

■ Ian Spencer Shield. Warranwood 2XI 7/ 183 v Mooroolbark 2nd XI Men's 5/193. St Andrews 2nd XI 5/168 v Coldstream 1stXI 9/ 164. Montrose 3rd XI 6/264 v Chirnside Park 2nd XI 10/251. Templeton 2nd XI 7/188 v Bayswater Park 2nd X1 10/143.

■ David Beatty Shield. East Ringwood 3XI 7/131 v Norwood CC 3rd XI 9/129. Warrandyte 3rd XI v North Ringwood 3rd XI. Seville Burras 2XI v Wandin CC 1st XI 7/243. Heathwood CC 2nd XI 4/124 v Mt Evelyn 2nd XI 10/123.

■ Don Smith Shield. Croydon Ranges CC 3rd XI 8/207 v Montrose 4th XI 7/206. Hoddles Creek 1st XI 8/212 v Wonga Park CC 3rd XI 10/206. Yarra Junction 2ndXI 10/149 v Ainslie Park 3rd XI 7/149. Warranwood 3XI 7/228 v

Yarra Glen Senior Men 1st XI 9/266.

■ John Springett Shield. Wandin CC 2nd XI 1/180 v Eastfield 2nd XI 9/178. Lusatia Park 2nd XI 9/206 v Healesville 2nd XI 10/145. St Andrews 3rd XI 3/160 v Lilydale 3rd XI 8/158.

Kilsyth 3rd XI 10/161 v Wantirna South 3rd XI 4/185.

■ A-Grade Shield. Chirnside Park 3rd XI v 3/161 v St Andrews 4th XI 9/96. Heathwood CC 3rd XI v Croydon North 2nd XI. Norwood CC 4th XI 6/244 v Powelltown 1st XI 10/52. Seville Burras 3XI 2/167 v South Croydon 3rd XI 10/ 164.

■ B-Grade Shield. North Ringwood 4th XI 8/183 v Mooroolbark 3rd XI Men's 4/198.

Warrandyte 4th XI 6/142 v South Warrandyte 3rd XI 10/141. Templeton 3rd XI 0/53 v Croydon Ranges CC 4th XI 10/52. Wonga Park CC 4th XI 8/210 v Mt Evelyn 3rd XI 10/207.

■ C-Grade Shield. Healesville 3rd XI v 10/ 167 v Mt Evelyn 4th XI 6/179. Boronia Hawks 4th XI 7/103 v Kilsyth 4th XI 9/170. Bayswater Park 3rd X1 9/165. Chirnside Park 4th XI 2/ 170. Coldstream 2ndXI v Montrose 5th XI 0/4 ■ D-Grade Shield. Lilydale 4th XI 6/241 v Yarra Junction 3rdXI 8/128. St Andrews 5th XI 7/217 v Warranwood 4XI 4/215. Wonga Park CC 5th XI 1/56 v East Ringwood 4XI 10/51.

Yarra Glen Senior Men 2nd XI 10/144 v Warrandyte 5th XI 7/167.

■ E-Grade Shield. Ainslie Park 4th XI 6/ 138 v Wantirna 1st XI 9/101. Wantirna South 4th XI v Seville Burras 4XI. Mooroolbark 4th XI Men's 5/189 v Croydon Ranges CC 5th XI 10/ 161. Warrandyte 6th XI 7/234 v Norwood CC 5th XI 7/264.

■ F-Grade Shield.Heathwood CC 4th XI v Templeton 4th XI. South Croydon 4th XI v Lilydale 5th XI. Mt Evelyn 5th XI 10/129 v Kilsyth 5th XI 6/260. South Warrandyte 4th XI 10/73 v St Andrews 6th XI 9/206.

■ G-Grade Shield. Kilsyth 6th XI 5/180 v Lusatia Park 3rd XI 5/182. Chirnside Park 5th XI 5/263 v Healesville 4th XI 6/138.

Mooroolbark 5th XI Men's 7/197 v Hoddles Creek 2nd XI 1/28. Montrose 6th XI v Wandin CC 3rd XI Forfeit.

■ H-Grade Shield. East Ringwood 5XI 6/186 v St Andrews 7th XI 7/188. North Ringwood 5th XI 6/105. Chirnside Park 6th XI 10/98.

Warranwood 5XI 10/160 v Norwood CC 6th XI 4/164. Eastfield 3rd XI 7/141 v Wonga Park CC 6th XI 6/190.

■ I-Grade Shield. Croydon Ranges CC 6th XI v South Croydon 5th XI. Yarra Junction 4thXI 3/136 v Seville Burras 5XI 10/122. Warranwood 6XI 9/152 v Warrandyte 7th XI 10/132.

■ J-Grade Shield. St Andrews 8th XI 8/229 v Wonga Park CC 7th XI 8/234. Templeton 5th XI 9/164 v Ainslie Park 5th XI 9/254. Wantirna 2nd XI 6/225 v Bayswater Park 4th X1 7/225.

South-Eastern

■ Longmuir Shield. Round 5. One Day. Kingston Heath 1 5/172 v Elwood 1 8/174.

Bentleigh ANA 1 7/227 v East Sandringham 1 9/113. Le Page Park 1 3/236 v Brighton Union 1 5/228. CHAG 1 10/171 v Bentleigh Uniting 1 7/237.

■ Woolnough Shield. Hampton United 1 9/ 117 v West Bentleigh 1 10/114. Omega 1 10/156 v Hampton Central 1 2/157. Cluden 1 7/197 v Mackie 1 10/196. Washington Park 1 7/169 v Cheltenham Park 1 9/170.

■ Quiney Shield. Mackie 2 6/191 v Le Page Park 2 10/174. Bentleigh Uniting 2 1/197 v Washington Park 2 10/196. Elwood 2 6/206 v Kingston Heath 2 9/204. Carnegie South 1 10/213 v Omega 2 5/231.

■ Pullen Shield. Brighton Union 2 9/154 v Cluden 2 5/156. Cheltenham Park 2 6/244 v CUCC Kings 1 9/355. West Bentleigh 2 8/215 v Hampton United 2 10/181. East Sandringham 2 3/199 v Melbourne Wanderers 1 8/198.

■ E-Grade. Melbourne Districts United 1 10/ 117 v Highett West 1 7/156. Diamond 1 9/ 103 v CHAG 2 6/187. Le Page Park 3 9/164 v Keysborough Park 1 10/137. CUCC Kings 2 10/168 v Bentleigh ANA 2 7/157.

■ F-Grade. Emmanuel South Oakleigh 1 7/ 130 v Elwood 3 10/99. Dingley 1 10/91 v St Andrews Gardiner 1 8/112. East Sandringham 3 10/100 v Washington Park 3 4/103. Hampton Central 2 7/140 v East Bentleigh Central 1 6/213. Mackie 3 6/166 v Omega 3 9/165.

Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21- April 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 4.2.5.3.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.23.36.35.9.

As you enter this upcoming period, you can expect it to be a promising one, with good fortune on your side. It is possible that a person from your past, whom you haven't seen in years, may unexpectedly reappear in your life during this time. Moreover, you can finally present a very creative and innovative idea of yours to those in a higher position, which has been in development for some time now. Get ready for exciting times ahead!

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 4.3.2.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.15.26.34.45.8.

If you've been out of touch with your international friends and contacts for a while, there's a good chance you could receive a message from them soon. If your romantic relationship has hit a rough patch and you're feeling disconnected, it's a great time to take some exciting steps with your significant other to reignite the passion and intimacy in your relationship.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.2.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.25.40.33.

As an entrepreneur, it's crucial to seize the moment and capitalize on opportunities to grow your business. Explore innovative ideas and strategies to enhance your operations and stay ahead of the competition. Additionally, consider reaching out to people from your past who could provide valuable insights, advice, or partnerships to propel your business forward. Remember that success is often the result of hard work, determination, and making the most of the resources available to you.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.3.5.9.

Lotto Numbers: 1.15.26.34.8.5 It is possible that you may have overlooked or neglected something important, and now the issue may arise. Try your best to handle the situation. Make sure to inform your friends that you are ready to assist them if required.

This will help them feel more relaxed and at ease.

LEO: (July 23- August 22) Lucky Colour: Mauve Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 6.2.3.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.26.34.43.2.

It's possible that your family and loved ones have been feeling neglected due to your busy schedule. As a solution, consider entrusting some of your tasks to them and observing how they respond. Additionally, it's worth noting that an important matter may be reaching its conclusion soon.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Fawn Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.3.6.9.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.26.35.45.

The way you treat others can have a significant impact on how well you get along. Therefore, it's essential to treat them with respect and kindness, just as you would like to be treated. However, it's important to be mindful of who you share your secrets with. Revealing personal information to someone you don't know well can be risky, as you may not be aware of how they will react. Even if you thought you knew them, you could unknowingly upset them with your disclosure. It's better to be cautious and only confide in those you trust, to avoid any misunderstandings or hurt feelings.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 4.2.3.6.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.26.34.40.

Throughout the course of this year, it is possible that you have encountered several challenges. However, it is likely that most of these obstacles have already been overcome or will be resolved imminently. If you have any travel plans, it is recommended that you take the necessary precautions to ensure that all arrangements are made in a timely and efficient manner.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Hot Pink Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 1.3.5.9.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.26.35.36.33.

A fortuitous turn of events could provide a swift resolution to any financial challenges. It is crucial to handle interactions with potentially problematic superiors or friends with a great deal of tact and sensitivity.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 1.9.4.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.15.24.45.40.33.

During this particular period, it is highly possible that you might encounter a situation where you are asked to lend a helping hand to someone who is in a much more difficult situation than you are. In addition, it seems that the dynamics of your relationships may be somewhat perplexing and unclear at the moment.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.8.4.4.

Lotto Numbers: 1.15.45.40.22.21.

If you want to increase your chances of success, you must be proactive and take the necessary steps to achieve your goals. It may require persistent effort and determination, but pushing yourself to overcome obstacles can be half the battle. Be prepared for significant changes that are on the horizon and will impact various aspects of your life.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 4.2.1.2.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.35.8.40.

This is a time of great progress and potential for achieving our hopes and aspirations. However, it is crucial to not overlook the significance of small details. It's important to stay vigilant and keep a close eye on all aspects of your business matters to achieve success. Don't let any detail slip by, as they can have a significant impact on your overall progress.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Apricot Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 7.5.1.4.

Lotto Numbers: 7.15.28.40.11.1.

When you realise that the decisions you made were not the right ones it can be a tough pill to swallow, but it's important not to dwell on regrets. Instead, focus on finding a solution and doing everything in your power to make things right. You might be surprised by the amount of support you receive from your loved ones. They will be there to offer you encouragement and assistance whenever you need it. By working together, you can overcome any obstacle and come out on top. Remember, it's never too late to make things right and start anew.

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