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● Max Power, Brett Masters and Ahaun Hurrell at Dave’s Dirt Works, Broadford

● Deb Robinson and D.A. Robinson Real Estate, Yea.

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Local News Professor’s gong

■ Professor Matthew Todd Gillespie, of Bundoora, was recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours “for significant service to tertiary education administration, and to medical research”. He has been Vice-Provost (Faculty and GraduateAffairs) at Monash University since 2018.

Clubs feel brunt

■ Euroa MLA Steph Ryan says sporting clubs across Victoria are feeling the brunt of the government’s restrictions, and many are struggling to make ends meet. “The AFL is telling leagues that they can determine their own schedule. Some leagues, such as the Heathcote District Football Netball League and the Kyabram District Football Netball League have already made the decision to cancel their whole season, but others, such as the Goulburn Valley Football League, are still toying with the idea of playing a truncated number of games,” Ms Ryan told the Legislative Asseembly last week. “The inherent difficulty here is that without crowds, football and netball clubs have no gate revenue, and few feel that they can go to their sponsors seeking cash at a time when sponsors are also doing it very tough. “It is easy to say, ‘We’ll just cancel’, but clubs are worried that if there is no season they will lose their players to other leagues. “The government’s short-term survival package quite frankly just does not go far enough. It is not just about football and netball. Golf clubs and bowls clubs have been in contact with me about financial support. “Without bar sales, green fees, social meals and two scheduled tournaments, Avenel Bowling Club has been $8000 to $10,000 out of pocket since mid-March but has ongoing expenses. “In Kilmore the golf club is in a precarious financial position unless further funding is made available. “They need government support to alleviate a dire financial situation which would see them only get through to next month. For many clubs a $1000 grant simply does not go far enough,” Ms Ryan said.

Yea Golf Club

■ Wednesday saw a stableford round contested on fairly wet ground although played in some sunshine. Winner on countback from his best mate was Michael Spagnolo (7) with 35 points. Ken Whitfort (7) was unluckily second. Third was consistent Jeff Aurisch (17) with 34 from fourth Brian Simmons (11) with 33. There was no NTP on the 2nd and Graeme Bryant won the Club Award. Bob Glenister and RussellWealands had wins in their first round matches in the Club Knockout. ■ There were 19 men at Yea on Saturday to contest the Monthly Medal. The sun had forgotten to shine for a couple of days and the foggy mist enabled many golfers to hit the ball out of sight. Scores were not great in the wetish conditions but half the field were within three shots of each other. Winner on CB was Bill Dredge (20) with a nett 75 from Alan Pell (15). Third on CB was Rick Wills (9) from fourth Brian Simmons (11) with nett 76. Others on 76 were Steve Wealands (17), Ray Partridge (27), Jeff Aurisch (17) and Martin Lowe (16). NTP on the 2nd was Steve Wealands and the putting on CB was won by Alan Pell with 28 putts from Bill Dredge. Ray Partridge and Rob O’Halloran had first round victories in the Knockout Cup. This Saturday sees a stableford round to be played being the second round of the Prideaux Cup. - Alan Pell

Back next year

■ It was the first June long weekend in 24 years that Alexandra has not hosted the Alexandra Truck, Ute & Rod Show. Add Sunday, June 13, 2021 into your calendar and visit the 25th show!

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Danielle applauds ‘Rona’ ■ Yan Yean MLA Danielle Green spoke in State Parliament last week to praise the work of ‘Rona Scrubs’. “I would like to rise to commend so many people in the Yan Yean electorate and really across the north and across Victoria who have responded so well to the challenges proposed by the COVID-19 crisis,” Ms Green said. “I would particularly like to refer to a fabulous organisation called Rona Scrubs. “Rona Scrubs was established by two wonderful women in Melbourne’s bayside on April 1, and by May 1 they had 3000 volunteers Australia-wide to sew medical scrubs for our wonderful workforce across Victoria - not for large hospital orders, but for individual nurses and other members of the medical workforce. “There are 7000 orders now being processed, and Rona Scrubs relies on volunteers and donations to provide our individual healthcare workers with these great scrubs. “It has been a true social enterprise. It has actually engaged women who usually help in our community but who have been stuck at home feeling helpless, not knowing what to do. “So it has helped the volunteers who have been sewing the fantastic scrubs but also our medical workforce. “Thank you, Rona Scrubs, and well done,” Ms Green said.

Golf at Alex.

● Danielle Green, Yan Yean MLA

■ Some 33 players 33 players braved the fog and hit the ball out of sight at Alexandra Golf Club on Saturday (June 6). Congratulations have been extended to Dylan Jack for winning the monthly medal. Both Dylan and Jake Steyger are described by club officials as being in “excellent form”.

Local Honours Willowmavin nod

■ Valma MaryAllaway ofWillowmavinwas recognised in this week’s honours “for service to performing arts administration”. Msw Allaway has been cinnected with Opera Society of Victoria, a voluntary organisation to promote the love of opera and providing financial support for young opera singers. She hjas been President, since 2012 and was a Committee Member.

Euroa recognition

■ Maxwell Oliver Burnside of Euroa has been awarded an honour in appreciation of his service to community history. He has been a Euroa Public Cemetery volunteer, since 1994, and has filled roles such as Caretaker, and Chairman and Committee Member of the Euroa Cemetery Trust.

Nagambie honour

■ Walter Neville Howell of Nagambie was listed in the Queen’s Birthday Honours “for service to rowing”. He was inducted into Victorian Rowing Hall of Fame, 2015.

Mill Park elation

■ There is elation this week at Mill Park where the achievements of Andrew James MacNeill have been recognised with an ‘OAM’. The citation reads “for service to tennis, and to the accountancy profession”. Mr MacNeill’s community involvements include West Lalor Tennis Club (President, since 2015, Committee Member, since 2013); Sellers Muldoon Benton Pty Ltd (partner, since 2018, employee, since 2006, chartered cccountant since 2012, registered liquidator, since 2017); Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (Mentor, Exchange Program, 2015; Member, since 2012); Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association (Member, since 2014). Mr MacNeill has been a Member, Panel of Insolvency Practitioners of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. Awards and recognition include: Most Outstanding Volunteer Award, Tennis Victoria, 2018, Most Outstanding Club, 2018; the Scullin Award by Andrew Giles, Member for Scullin, 'recognising his volunteering efforts', 2018; and the Victorian Community Champion Award, Tennis Victoria, 2018.

Smell the coffee

Off-leash park

● Social distancing rules did not seem to worry many of the visitors to Yea’s bakery and coffee outlets over the Queen’s Birthday weekend.

Help for W’sea Connections ■ Thomastown MLA Bronwyn Halfpenny is calling for more funds for the Whittlesea Community Connections organisations. “I direct my adjournment matter to is the Attorney-General; it is in regard to the $17.5 million legal funding to community legal services that has been announced by the Attorney-General as part of the response to this terrible coronavirus pandemic,” Ms Halfpenny told the Legislative Assembly. “The action that I seek is that the minister seriously consider providing some of the funding out of that $17.5 million to the Whittlesea Community Connections community legal service. “Whittlesea Community Connections has been around for many, many years. Its more recent addition is the legal service. It does a lot of work around supporting women and children with legal advice and services around family violence, and also it has a lot of support for newly arrived migrants, particularly those from an asylum seeker background. “This community centre also provides a lot of emergency relief,” Ms Halfpenny said.

● Bronwyn Halfpenny MLA

■ Nillumbik Shire Council has received $275,000 from the Victorian Government to create a new off-leash dog park in Eltham North. The new dog park will be located in Dansey’s Paddock in Wattletree Rd and will include a fenced off-leash dog park area with separate zones for small or quiet dogs and big dogs. The funding has been provided as part of the Victorian Government’s Suburban Parks Program, Mayor Cr Karen Egan said.

Mt Evelyn question

■ Bridget Vallence, MLA for Evelyn, last week asked a question in State Parliament about Birmingham Primary, which she described as is a wonderful school with an impressive teaching and learning program. It has had significant growth and is the largest school in the area, with a student population of over 680 students. “Yet they do not have an adequate gym facility and their requests have been repeatedly declined by the government, despite the government’s announcement in May of a statewide school capital funding blitz. “The Birmingham Primary School community wants to know: why were they overlooked for this funding and when will they receive sufficient funding to build a new gym complex? “The current open-air court covers are insufficient and are supposed to be a fire refuge, but if that was ever needed they would be utterly insufficient. A new gym is needed to accommodate these bright young students and would benefit the whole Mount Evelyn community,” Ms Vallence said.

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Normally the Yea Railway Market might not be held in winter. This time, however, there is excitement that a Market is scheduled for Saturday, July 4. It will be the first for some months.

● Cindy McLeish presented a flag to Yarra Glen Primary last week. Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish did not let Coronavirus restrictioons get in the way of presenting an Australian flag to Yarra Glen Primary School students last week. Ms McLeish made a ‘virtual’ visit to the school from her desk. Just as impressive is her framed 2011 premiers souvenir marking the win of Geelong over Collingwood. Did you work at a supermarket on Main Road Greensborough in 1987? You may have information to assist with an investigation. Please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Quote incident #200091462.

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● Rob Mitchell, McEwen MHR A big tick for an impressive COVID19 beard on McEwen MHR, Rob Mitchell. During the pandemic, the northern suburbs-bred MP has been busier than ever with local electorate duties.

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It is a shame that the Dindi Live live streaming broadcast last Fri day attracted only 18 viewers. It was good local entertainment.

The mental health of local sports clubs members is a great reason for drinks to be sold, Cindy McLeish told State Parliament last week. Many small companies have had difficulty obtaining the Business Victoria $10,000 grant promised by the Andrews State Government. James Newbury, MLA, said last week: “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. With economic data pointing to a deeper recession in Victoria than in other states, these businesses need support. There are still businesses that have waited up to two months to be processed for a state government Business Support Fund grant. One recently wrote to me:“I know I’m not the only one in this storm, but that doesn’t mean I don’t matter too.” Readers’ contributions to the ‘Ticks & Crosses’ column are welcomed. editor@LocalPaper.com.au Contributions will be published at the sole discretion of the Editor.

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Decision still to come on Outer East footy ■ The AFL Outer East is bucking the trend and may reserve the right to play football this year. A decision is expected this week. “"We respect and understand the decisions of other competitions and leagues on their 2020 seasons, however these decisions will not impact or influence the process undertaken by AFL Outer East and its clubs,” said Aaron Bailey, AOE CEO. The Division 2 competition has clubs comprising Alexandra, Broadford, Kinglake, ThorntonEildon, Warburton-Millgrove, Yarra Glen, Yarra Junction and Yea. Division 1 comprises Belgrave, Berwick Springs, Emerald, Gembrook-Cockatoo, Healesville, Monbulk, Mount Evelyn, Officer and Seville The Premier League teams are Beaconsfield, Beriwck, Cranbourne, Doveton, Narre Warren, Olinda-Ferny Creek, Pakenham, Upwey-Tecoma, Wandin and Woori Yallock.

No NFNL games in 2020 ■ The Northern Football Netball League has cancelled the 2020 senior season. Peter McDougall, NFNL Chief Executive Officer, issued a statement late last week, confirming that there would be no matches this year. A joint announcement was made with the Eastern Football Netball League. “The NFNL and EFNL Boards endorsed the recommendation from league management to cancel all senior football (including seniors, reserves and under-19s) for both men’s and women’s competitions,” said the statement. “Both leagues remain committed to conducting junior football competitions in 2020. The NFNL is also committed to conducting its netball competitions. “Both Leagues have been in constant communication with their respective clubs, the other major metropolitan leagues and AFL Victoria throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “Recent feedback from senior clubs indicated an overwhelming wish for the future of the 2020 season to be determined without further delay. “Both the NFNL and EFNL believed that cancelling their senior competitions is the only viable decision that will ensure the long-term sustainability of their clubs and the leagues. “The NFNL and EFNL have the health and safety of not only their participants but the wider community at front of mind in making these judgements. “Both leagues have a clear obligation to protect players, coaches, volunteers, officials, umpires, staff, supporters, and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Other concerns raised by senior football clubs were: the fiscal burden that playing just half a season would bring; the number of additional requirements for volunteers; the inability to effectively manage crowds to comply with current social distancing rules and crowd restrictions at public (of

Local Briefs KG Road collision

■ Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Rd was closed in both directions between ElthamYarra Glen Rd and Research-Warrandyte Rd , due to a serious collision. Motorists were asked to detour through Research, using Research-Warrandyte Rd and Main Rd. It was drivers avoid travel through Warrandyte, where possible, due to congestion south of the Yarra River. Victoria Police had the closure under control.

ADH folk on UGFM

■ Alexandra District Health Board Chair Lorna Gelbert and Chief Executive Officer Debbie Rogers will be appearing on UGFM at 9am on Thursday, June 18, as part of the Community Health hour, Due to the restrictions of COVID-19, the regularly scheduled ‘Morning Tea with the Board’at ADH has not proceeded. This radio appearance will provide the community with an alternate opportunity to chat with the Board Chair. Lorna and Debbie will be taking questions from the community and invite the public to send their questions via email to news@ugfm.org attention Peter - Community Health hour, or by text to 0418 576 666.

Yea junior footy ■ The eight junior football clubs and the General Manager of AFL Goulburn Murray met late last week to discuss a final decision regarding the season. A decision will be finalised by the end of this week. Parents have been thanked for their patience as the matter is resolved.

Highway closed ■ Melba Highway, Yarra Glen was closed to traffic in both directions on Friday morning (June 5) between Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd and MacIntyre Lane following a truck rollover. Motorists were asked to use the Maroondah Hwy to avoid the closure, and allow extra time for their journey. The scene was under the control of Victoria Police. ■ Division 1: Bundoora, Greensborough, Heidelberg, Hurstbridge, Macleod, Montmorency, North Heidelberg, Northcote Park, West Preston-Lakeside, Whittlesea. ■ Division 2: Banyule, Diamond Creek, Eltham, Epping, Fitzroy Stars, Lower Plenty, Panton Hill, St Mary’s, Thomastown, Watsonia ■ Division 3: Heidelberg West, Kilmore, Lalor, Laurimar, Mernda, Old Eltham Collegians, Reservoir, South Morang. en unfenced) venues and not crowds at open public spaces. wanting to play matches with“We must make decisions out their local community be- based on what is best in both ing able to attend without re- the short and the long-term. striction. The information we have gath“The ongoing uncertainty ered from our clubs together around season 2020 has been with the latest medical advice, a major concern for clubs as has determined that cancelling they sought clarity, which we the senior football and netball have now been able to pro- competitions in 2020 is the only vide.” viable option. NFNL CEO Peter “The health and safety of McDougall said the League had the community and club and conducted a lengthy and thor- league sustainability have alough consultation process with ways been our top priorities.” all of its key stakeholders prior The NFNL and EFNL say to making its decision and was they are both committed to committed to beginning 2021 working closely with AFL with all of its clubs in the stron- Victoria and all member clubs gest possible position to suc- to manage the associated isceed in the long term. “The NFNL has maintained sues related to the cancellation a view throughout this process of all senior football competithat we do not want one club to tions in 2020 and will now become back next year worse off gin working with clubs towards than they are now,” Mr a return to the field in 2021. A final decision on junior McDougall said. “All clubs were aware of football and netball competithe challenges associated with tions and their 2020 structure managing a reduced season will be released as additional under COVID-19 rules and re- social distancing and health strictions and were very open, protocol updates come to hand. These announcements will balanced, and frank about be made over the coming where their club sat. “Clubs expressed concerns weeks, but for now we move about their financials, player forward with a return to trainnumbers, committees, older ing being the key first step to volunteers, crowd restrictions seeing junior football and and their inability to manage netball resume in 2020.

MP on retail leases ■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish spoke in State Parliament about retail leases: “My electorate is almost entirely small business. We have a small business agriculture sector, which does not rely on retail leases at all, but then the tourism and hospitality industry is very, very reliant on retail leases and good relationships with landlords and with tenants within the same building or perhaps in the same shopping strip as well.”

Jobs at Mansfield

■ Mansfield Shire has five job vacancies: ■ General Manager Infrastructure & Planning ■ Manager Operations and Capital Works ■ Co-Ordinator Asset Management ■ Co-)rdinator Capital Works Delivery ■ Co-Ordinator Engineering Services

Eildon example

■ Cindy McLeish has raised the topic of local clubs wanting to serve drinks without meals to their members. “I have many clubs in my electorate who have a licensed bar but who do not sell food ... I think, for example, of the Eildon Golf Club, who raised this in particular with me, because this is something that they so desperately want to do but they cannot at the moment.”

COVID-19 cases

■ Yan Yean MLA Danielle Green this week passed on news of current COVID-19 cases. “Currently there’s oneactive case in Mitchell, one in Nillumbik, two in Whittlesea and none in Murrindindi,” Ms Green said. “Total local case numbers since the onset of COVID19 are Mitchell 10, Murrindindi 2, Nillumbik 25 and Whittlesea City 34 making a total of 71.

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Here’s cheers ■ Publican John Drysdale is pleased with the demand for locally made Coburg Lager and Venom Golden Ale. The Venom beers are brewed by his son Joel at Epping. The Venom ales include a Pale Ale, a golden Ale, a midstrength refreshing beer, and a black India Pale Ale. The beers are available at the Country Club Hotel, Yea, run by John and Heather.

More Locals

■ The Local Paper group is on the move. Since 2016, we have produced a free weekly newspaper that has covered the Mitchell, Murrindindi, Nillumbik, Whittlesea and Yarra Ranges municipalities. Four weeks ago we introduced a ‘Northern Edition’ that covers the Northcote, Preston, Reservoir, Whittlesea, Diamond Valley and Heidelberg areas. Today sees the launch of the ‘Eastern Edition’ that serves readers in the Boroondara, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash and Whitehorse local government areas.

Does not compute ■ Our experience is that the current Federal and State Government schemes are not what they are publicised to be. Many local businesses have missed out on Jobkeeper and Business Victoriapayments.

● John Drysdale with samples of Coburg Lager and Venom beer

To qualify for these schemes, businesses have to register for a MyGov ID, which is quite different to the MyGov department. Applicants need to supply forms of identification such as a birth certificate, driver’s licence and Medicare card. Applicants can only use a smart device. Heaven help people who don’t have a computer, or have computer literarcy limitations. No humans seem to be able to over-ride the almighty computer systems. If you do not have these standards of identity verification, you can disqualified from receiving any financial assistance. The set-up is discriminatory and unfair.

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● Rob Chaffe ■ The Local Paper is sad to announce the death of one of its local contributors Rob Chaffe. Rob filed weekly reports for the Eastern Central District Rifle Association, Rotary, as well as church and community organisations. Rob had fought serious illness for a number of years. The Local Paper joins with the community in expressing its sincere condolences to the Chaffe family on the loss of Rob.

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● This photo near the Warrandyte Hotel is thought to have been taken about 1910. There is a horse and carriage alongside the pub.

Local Politics Boost to parks

■ Camping and caravan holiday hotspots and other recreational facilities across the state are set to be revitalised just as Coronavirus restrictions begin to ease and regional Victoria prepares to open up to visitors. The Victorian Government has allocated $18.9 million to maintain and upgrade public visitor sites and infrastructure including recreation reserves, camping spots and picnic facilities. This includes improvements at Lightwood Creek, Mornington Peninsula National Park, Grants Picnic Area at Dandenong Ranges National Park, Greater Otway National Park’s Herbert campground, The Gums site at Kinglake National Park, Longridge Campground in Manningham and Slaty Creek camping in the Creswick Regional Park. The Government is also making available more than $2.5 million in grants for 25 projects to enhance the visitor experience at campgrounds and caravan parks providing a further boost as tourists return to regional areas. Public land managers responsible for campgrounds and caravan parks have been awarded grants of up to $200,000 at locations in the Loddon Mallee, Barwon South West, Grampians, Hume and Gippsland regions. The grants will be used to improve landscaping, increase site capacity and all abilities access, and establish indigenous culture signage and information. A second round of grants worth $2 million will be brought forward next month to provide further economic stimulus. The funding is part of the Government’s Building Works package providing $2.7 billion towards shovel-ready projects and the $107.2 million Great Outdoors program. Camping and accommodation is now permitted in some areas, after some restrictions were lifted on June 1. Lily D’Ambrosio, Minister for Energy, the Environment and Climate Change, said: “Now more than ever we’re appreciating the value of the great outdoors and it’s great to see the return of an affordable and wellestablished holiday tradition in Victoria. “This is a great boost for our regional towns when they need it most and will mean Victorians can enjoy improved facilities as they begin to return to their favourite destinations.” “It’s great to see the return of camping – it’s all about getting out into nature and exploring our wonderful parks and natural environment.”

Farmers’ fingertips

■ The Victorian Government has announced improvements to the Soil Moisture Monitoring Program as it continues to support farm businesses impacted by drought and dry seasonal conditions. The new set-up will mean easier and quicker access and the improved search function will allow farmers to distinguish between crop types being monitored, pasture and soil types and locations – all which influence soil moisture data. Until now, the data had been only available via a monthly e-newsletter subscription or by using a verified login. New tools featured on the platform will translate the data into real-time local information. These tools include a temperature gauge, current soil moisture profile and a one to three-month rainfall outlook for Victoria. CASUAL DRIVER WANTED Driver wanted to deliver produce to Melbourne 1 days a week (approx. 5-6 hrs per week) Also do pickups as required. Must have truck and forklift licenses. Plus be able to drive a tractor. Must be reliable, neat and a team player. Please apply by ringing to arrange an interview at our Glenburn site. Ph: 5780 2347 Flowerdale Farm

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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21-April 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 3.6.2.3. Lotto Numbers: 3.12.26.35.36.31. Your financial matters should be in much better nick very soon and surprise offers from unexpected sources. Some fun is also in offer and more romance ad you meet new people. TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.9. Lotto Numbers: 8.15.26.34.45.43. This should be a very fortunate period in business and financial matters and you should be starting something you have been thinking of for some time now. GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 2.1.6.3. Lotto Numbers: 12.15.26.34.40.3. You seem to be in two minds about your social and romantic life. It is a good period to listen to people with more experience in your field of work and take notice of advice. CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 6.5.3.2. Lotto Numbers: 6.15.12.32.20.11. Good fun in work and career matters will give you a chance to relax a little but more responsibility is coming up and you could be getting an offer too good to refuse. LEO: (July 23-August 22) Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 1.3.6.9. Lotto Numbers: 1.12.25.29.34.45. You could be tempted in several ways during this period. Keep your purse strings tight and you could avoid some problems later on. Travel is very likely on the agenda. VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 6.5.2.3. Lotto Numbers: 6.12.39.8.24.11. Good time to start new ventures and taking some risks on the business world. Should be a good period in all aspects in your life and do not forget to enjoy it. LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 5.6.3.2. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.23.39.7.11. Some unexpected travel could put a different slant on your ideas and big changes could be on the agenda. Do let your close friends and loved ones take part in your life. SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 5.1.2.6. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.32.23.39.7. Housing and real estate will be very much in your mind for the next few weeks.You cold be very lucky in games of chance. There are plans to change some of your usual habits. SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December20) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.5. Lotto Numbers: 2.15.24.45.42.40. There could be some extra concern about someone in your family. Otherwise a very busy time and some travel will be undertaken or discussed very soon. CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Fawn Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 4.6.8.5. Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.36.35.40. Trust your own instincts rather than get carried away with will to speculate.You could find out something that will benefit you very much later on. AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.9. Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.40.36.33. You could be disappointed in someone at first but later on they will come through with flying colours. Do not let emotion colour your plans with business matters. PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 4.6.5.2. Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.35.5.11. You could be treading on very thin ice if you mix business with pleasure and keep domestic situations private during this period. Think positive and use your charm and you will win. KERRY KULKENS PS YCHIC LINE 1300 246 244 VISIT KERRY KULKENS MAGIC SHOP AT 1 693 BUR W OOD HW Y BELGRA V E PH/FA X ( 03 ) 9754 458 7 W W W. K E R R YK U L K E N S . C O M . A U Like us on Facebook

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Top honour for Bill ■ Former Whittlesea pharmacist Bill Scott was made a member (AM) in the general division of the Order of Australia on Monday (June 8). The honour citation reads “for significant service to the pharmacy profession at the state and national level”. Mr Scott graduated with his Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from the Victorian College of Pharmacy, in 1969. He married Helen, a fellow pharmacy graduate, and they purchased their first pharmacy at Whittlesea in 1972. The needs of the Whittlesea community led Mr Scott to become a member of the Whittlesea Shire Council, and later Chairman of the Regional Organisation of Councils. At one time, he was involved with 23 local committees (including President of the Whittlesea Health Centre, Board member Bundoora Aged Care Centre, Chair of Whittlesea Severance Committee, and Chair of the Promote WhittleseaAssociation). He was President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Victorian Branch from 1996-2005, and Vice-President of the national body during that time. He was named Distinguished Alumni, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University in 2016. He was nominated as a distinguished Old Paradian Award, in 2006. Several years ago, Professor Bill Charman, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Monash University, paid

■ Local State Parliamentarians are due to return to Spring Street next week. The Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council members are scheduled to report for duty in the chambers on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (June 16-18). No dates are laid down for July.

Warby winner ■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish last week told the Legislative Assembly that the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination project is a “real winner”. “But it has hit a hurdle now that it has been directed to complete an environmental effects statement. This has the potential to delay the project quite considerably, and I implore the government to work closely with the project managers to make sure that this can be expedited as quickly as possible,” Ms McLeish said.

Special meeting

● Bill Scott AM this tribute: “Bill is a shining example of the contribution that pharmacists can make to our communities. He has been instrumental in positioning the profession to meet the public health care challenges of the 21st century. We are extremely proud to call him one of our graduates, and we are particularly grateful for his active and generous support of the faculty through various advisory and ambassadorial roles.”

CEO talks about recovery ■ Murrindindi Shire CEO Craig Lloyd has spoken about COVID-19 recovery, at the May 27 Council meeting. “Council officers have continued to work hard to deliver our core services, as well as ramp up support to vulnerable community members, businesses and the broader community as we continue to work through the COVID-19 situation,” Mr Lloyd said. “With the Chief Health Officer gradually easing restrictions, our focus has switched to both reopening facilities, where allowed, as well as maintaining heightened cleaning regimes for public places. “Thank you to our outdoor staff who have been working had to keep these facilities clean and safe for us all. “The Book Butler service will continue for those choosing to self-isolate or who are in a high risk group such as the over 70’s and those with chronic medical conditions. “Bookings will recommence for Council Halls and Community Centres, however those booking will be asked to provide information to confirm how the activity will be safely managed and meet the restrictions. “We have been actively advocating to the State Government to ensure that Directions and Guidelines issued to support businesses reopening are clear, and cover many of the questions that businesses have been seeking answers to. “Our Capital Works Program is continuing with significant works occurring across the shire. Works currently underway include Stage 1 of the Kinglake Streetscape Project, with the sealing of Aitkin Crescent, works underway in Yea to improve the safety of the main street, Rubicon Road improvements are progressing well, the gravel road re-sheeting program is on track, and the new car park in Marysville is almost complete. “A contract has also just been awarded today, following consultation with user groups, for refitting of the kitchen areas in the Alexandra Shire Hall. “Works to upgrade facilities at the Yea Rec Reserve to introduce female friendly facilities are well underway. “We also welcome a Grant received this week from the Federal Governments Local Roads and Infrastructure fund for just over $1 million. “Business as usual activities also continue to prepare to accelerate planned works and initiatives for the coming financial year, as soon as a

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■ A special meeting of Murrindindi Council will be held at 6pm tonight (Wed.). The Council will consider the submissions received in relation to the 2020-21 Annual Budget prior to its final adoption at the June 24 ordinary meeting. Cr Leigh Dunscombe, the Mayor, will invite each submitter to speak to their submission for a five-minute period. At the time of preparing the agenda, eight submissions had been received by Council. Issues include requests for ■ sealing Grandview Cres, Kinglake ■ work on Buxton Rise, Buxton ■ funding for Lake Eildon Master Plan ■ rebuilding the bridge across the Yea River at Glenburn (Draper's Bridge) ■ sealing of Cheviot Rd, Limestone.

Dindi Early Years

● Craig Lloyd, Murrindindi Shire CEO Budget is adopted by Council. We now start to welcome back visitors to our shire and welcome the vibrancy and economic boost that they bring. As a community we have been very successful in keeping infection rates low, and as restrictions ease, we need to remain vigilant, continue to practice social distancing and maintain good hygiene. “Council officers have been asked by the State Government to play a supporting role to Victoria Police in supporting inspections to ensure compliance with the Chief Health Officer’s directions, and we are pleased to provide this assistance. “On a different note, I would like to acknowledge the passing of Mr Ashley Cooper. Mr Cooper, a former resident of the Shire, living in Eildon, was a successful international tennis player and Wimbledon finalist. He also captained the Australian Davis Cup Team. Following his playing his years Mr Cooper became a senior administrator and was involved in the development of many players, including Pat Rafter. “I just want again thank our community for their patience, support and community spirit during this period, and a special thank you to all of our staff who have gone above and beyond to

■ Cr Sandice McAulay spoke at the May 27 Murrindindi Shire Council meeting of ‘Early Years’ services. “Our early year’s services are adapting their programs to ensure we can still connect with children and families,” Cr McAulay said. “Maternal and Child Health Services are now running first time parent groups via Zoom. Our Children’s Services staff are provided two supported playgroup sessions per week via Zoom and our PEEP sessions in Kinglake are also being operated by Zoom. “Children’s Services are providing daily information and activities for children and families to help make the best of being at home. “All of this can be found on the Children’s Network Facebook page. “Immunisation sessions are running regularly across the Shire. We have moved our sessions in Yea to the Yea Shire Hall and in Alexandra to the Alexandra Shire Hall, this helps us to ensure we can make sure physical distancing can occur. “Information on the timing of all sessions and how you can book an appointment is on our website,” Cr McAulay said.

Facebook thanks ■ Cr Jackie Ashe has extended thanks for help with the Murrindindi Business Page of Facebook. “Thank you to Peter Scott and Caolan O’Connor for giving businesses a way to communicate and share with each other, and for the engaging discussions bringing in guest presenters in recent weeks,” Cr Ashe told the Council meeting. “Thank you to everyone for their involvement, and for anyone who’d like to join check out Murrindindi Business Network.”

Wilhelmina Falls Rd

■ Cr Eric Lording has spoken about Wilhelmina Falls Rd works at Murrindindi Council: “The large culvert repairs are now complete with the road returning to full width at that point. We are looking forward to improving the road between Banbury Rd and Marginal Rd,” Cr Lording said.

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What The Papers Say Brumbies reprieve

■ Parks Victoria will delay its cull of brumbies in the Alpine area until winter after brumby supporters sought an injunction in the Supreme Court. The announcement is the latest move in a two-year battle between Parks Victoria and those who want to see the brumbies protcted of the grounds of heritage value. - North-East Farmer

Clarity sought

■ Timber industry associations are seeking more clarity around native timber harvesting legislation following a recent VicForests court case. On May 27, the Federal Court found that VicForests failed to comply with national environmental laws designed to protect threatened species. In the case between Friends of the Leadbeater’s Possum and VicForests, the court found that logging in 66 areas of habitat critical to the vulnerable Greater Glider and critically endangered Leadbeater’s Possum contravened federal law. Justice Mortimer found that logging operations in the Central Highlands failed to comply with the Victorian Code of Practice for Timber Production, a requirement under the Regional Forest Agreement. - Mountain Views Star Mail

Long detours

■ Travellers between Wonga Park and Warrandyte now have an extra 10km added to their journey times as the first stage of construction of the road upgrade has now commenced. Work started on April 21 with a 350 metre stretch of road between Potters Cottage and Nelson Drive closed to through traffic, and diversions will remain in place until complete, which is currently scheduled for end of August. The diversion route is lengthy, and involves a 10km detour along Ringwood-Warrandyte, Croydon, Wonga, Brysons and Yarra Rds. There will be access through the works for emergency vehicles at all times, and access for residents within the work zone will be allowed for most of the time. This is a continuation of Stage 1A of this massive project which will eventually rebuild the entire length of Jumping Creek Rd from Ringwood-Warrandyte Rdthrough to Homestead Rd. - Warrandyte Diary

Safety concerns

■ An online petition to build a dirt jump track in Doreen for teenage riders has gained more than 1000 signatures after their track was bulldozed by council. The group had taken it upon themselves to build a track for ‘advanced riders’ with dirt jumps at Hill Top Park, something they said they couldn’t do at a skate park. City of Whittlesea council bulldozed the jumps on two occasions due to safety concerns and the environmental impact to the grassland. - Whittlesea Review

Photo competition

■ Selby Community House is encouraging community members to send in photos that reflect everyday life during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Community House’s Community Photography Competition allows locals, no matter their age or ability, to submit a photo that describes what life has been like during isolation. Selby Community House manager Anna Reid said the idea behind the competition was to bring connection back to the community. - Ranges Trader Mail

Win for farmers

■ A Caldermeade farmer, who became the target of extreme animal activists, has welcomed a State Government decision to enforce on-the-spot fines to farm trespassers. - Pakenham Gazette

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Premier addreses forest logging issues ■ Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews last week answered a question in State Parliament about native forest logging. Ellen Sandell, MLA for Melbourne (Australian Greens) asked: “My question is for the Premier. Last week in a landmark case the Federal Court ruled that native forest logging in Victoria is not complying with the rules put in place to protect our threatened species like the endangered greater glider and Leadbeater’s possum. “In fact the government’s logging agency here in Victoria is breaking the law and therefore will no longer be exempt from federal environment laws. “It seems pretty clear after this ruling that native logging in Victoria is simply no longer tenable, so will the government now bring forward the transition out of native forest logging so that workers and industry can receive transition payments now and logging can cease now rather than in five or 10 years?” Mr Andrews replied: “I thank the member for Melbourne for the question, and I am aware of the judgement that she raises in her question. “What I would simply say is this: the government has outlined its timeline for a staged transition to end native timber harvesting. “We believe that this industry is not sustainable into the medium and long term. “We believe that it is not appropriate to simply ignore that fact and then have this industry collapse. “There will be many, many more job losses than a managed transition. “Now, I would accept not every Victorian agrees with that position. “Well, I accept that not every Victorian, including the member for Narracan, does necessarily agree with the policy decision that the government has made. “I would have thought we could have a civil debate about this. That is certainly what I am interested in doing. “I accept the passion with which the member for Melbourne approaches this subject, but what I would say to her is this: the government has laid out a fully funded, fully costed plan. It will involve pain. It will involve transition. “But it is far better than the alternative, which is to simply allow this industry to die over a long period of time without the transition to other employment and without the transition to support every worker, every business and every community for whom native timber harvesting is a significant industry. That is not our approach. “However, whilst I am urged by the member for Melbourne to bring forward the timetable, I cannot make

‘Wha ould simply sa ‘Whatt I w would sayy is this: the government has outlined its timeline for a staged transition to end native timber harvesting. try is “W believv e tha thatt this indus industry “Wee belie not sustainable into the medium and long tterm. erm. erm.’’ - Dan Andr Andree ws

100 Years Ago From Our 1920 Files

Condemnation

■ Speaking on the salary grab by members of the Federal Parliament at tne Collingwood Methodist Mission yesterday afternoon, Rev. T. S. B. Woodfull said that when a dastardly act against the public welfare was committed it was an unwise thing to prevent the heart expressing its natural wholesome resentment. Animmediate repudiation and condemnation of the wrong was the best method by which we could retain our self-respect

Firewood famine

■ The general impression that when one speaks of forestry it simply means timber for construction, furniture, &c., is wrong, It is not so. Firewood plays a most important part in forestry work. There should be no shortage of firewood in Victoria. It is the same old story—neglect. In a short distance of Melbourne there is sufficient land not suitable for tillage laying waste, yet admirably suitable for the growing of firewood. Then again, one of the geatest drawbacks to the mining industry has been the want of cheap firewood and pit timber.

Seeking work

● Ellen Sandell, MLA for Melbourne those announcements. I cannot able in the immediate term beagree to that. What I can say to cause it has in fact been found the member for Melbourne, to be illegal. “So will the government put though, as a matter of fact, is that the conservation regulator an immediate moratorium on together with VicForests are native forest logging across Victoria until the full implicastill making assessments. “This might be frustrating tions of this court decision are for some of those bushfire-af- assessed, or will illegal logging fected communities and the continue with the support of this timber industry, but those as- Labor government?“ MrAndrews: “I thank the sessments as to the damage done by the bushfires and in- member for Melbourne for her deed what if any impact the supplementary question. I supglobal pandemic has had on pose I would take a different this industry are still being view in that this is not quite as binary, quite as black and made. “I have no policy changes white, as the member for to announce to the member for Melbourne sees it. “She is entitled to her view, Melbourne, but I do make the point that those assessments but I do not necessarily agree with that view, nor would I acare still being made. “If I can furnish the mem- cept ever that the government ber for Melbourne with any has policy responses that are additional information after against the law. “That is not the question time, I am more than happy to do that in relation to government’s position on any the judgement, but again we matter. “There has been a judgehave laid out a clear plan. “I have no announcements ment. On the exact status of that to make about changing it. I do judgement in terms of appeals accept this is an emotional is- and things of that nature, I will sue. It is a very practical issue come back to the member. “But a lot of planned logas well. “No matter what perspec- ging that ought to be occurring tive you come to this issue right now is not occurring befrom, we think we have got the cause the impacts of the balance right, and that is evi- bushfires have not yet been denced by the fact that some assessed. “We have always said as to are urging us to do less and some are urging us to do more. the sustainability or otherwise “I think that is usually a good of this industry that one really proxy for having got the bal- significant fire event would be the difference—or at least ance right.” Ms Sandell: “Thank you, could be—and I think, sadly, Premier. The Premier men- that is what we are seeing. “We have a plan, and we tions that logging is not sustainable into the future, but it is not have no change to that plan to just unsustainable in the long announce today or any day,”

■ Amongst the returned soldiers awaiting re-establishnmnt these are many duly approved and fully qualifled applicants for land. Many of these men who ale still awaitilng suitable blocks are not at present in employment. The Department of Repatriation is anxious that these men should be able to add to their experience instead of allowing their abilities to relax in enforced idleness. Therefore, an especial appeal is made to farmers and to those who are employing labour in country districts to provide temporary work for some of these men. The recent rainfall throughout Victoria should enable farmers to assist the Department materially in this direction.

Stirring scene

■ The gala performance at Her Majesty s Theatre on Saturday night in honor of the Prince of Wales was an epoch in Australian theatrical history. As a social event it surpassed anything of the kind in the annals of the local stage, halls, circle and gallery presented a most brilliant spectacle. Usually the gallery has a comparatively drab appearance, but on this occasion it was a scene of splendor, nearly all its occupants being attired in evening dress.

Social evening

■ A social. evening and presentations to three returned, soldiers will be held in the Hurstbridge Hall this (Friday) evening. An Electoral Revision Court will be held at the Whittlesea Court House at 10.30 a.m. on the 26th inst. By advertisement in this issue the Whittlesea A gricultural Society .invites a'pplications for a secretary at a salary of £40 per year.

Cr’s 85th birthday

■ At the Whittlesea Shire Council meeting last Wednesday, just before adjourning for lunch, the President mentioned the fact that on the 6th inst. Cr Reid had attained his 85th birthday, and in wishing him "many happy returns" he thought it would be a nice thing to place a record in the minute book of their respect for and appreciation of their veteran colleague, and he moved to that effect.

Gas at Lilydale

■ For some time past the residents of Lilydale have been finding fault with the gas supply, and on one or two occasions the town has been in darkness. The fault has not been wi'h the directors cr the manager of the Company—but with the coal, which has not been of good quality. The management have done all in their power to keep up the supply.

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Observations This House

■ The raucous public assembly of Parliament hides the machination taking place behind the scenes in James Graham’s This House. Historical in scope and length, (it runs for 2½-hours), the play dramatises the fractious personal and political interactions between the party whips of James Callaghan’s Labour Government and their counterparts from the conservative party. The class distinction and regional stereotypes (the Welsh, Irish and Scots) place this piece firmly within the borders of the UK, but the political intrigue of the Westminstersystem is relatable especially when there is a hung parliament fighting for survival. The gentlemen’s agreement of ‘pairing’ is denied. A member of the opposition would stand down and not vote if a sitting Member of Parliament was legitimately absent on government business or incapacitated. The ensuing stratagems and personal confrontations is the stuff of theatre. Graham’s historical arc takes us over the term of the Labour Party’s time in power during the 70s which was just short of the full five-year fixed term. The characters tend to be larger than life stereotypes but, in some ways, this is a reflection of the personalities in power. Given the size of the cast, I have chosen not to name them here. One can look at the National Theatre web site for those details. It is in Jeremy Herrin’s sharp and decisive direction and designer Rae Smith’s novel use of set that we see the full dramatic impact of this play. The audience become the actual members of parliament as seating is pivoted to help us transition between the backroom offices and the claustrophobic confines of the House. The pace is dynamically sustained though the inevitable flagging of pace occurs in the final stages as the dramatic demise is inevitable – a by product of history. We are following historical events and not, necessarily, the human unravelling of hubris or narcissism which would be the more identifiable. As a master class in production, this is well worth a viewing. The physical resources of the National Theatre are on display along with character portrayals that are comic, amusing, noble and devious. Venture to the National Theatre web site for more. www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/nt-athome - Review by David McLean

La Mama For Kids

■ This week La Mama for Kids launches The Pop Project, a weekly workshop series run over six weeks and facilitated by Cassandra Fumi. Aimed at young people between 10-13 years old, participants will develop and complete a collective story and learn the technical side of stop-motion animation. This can be paper, clay, object, or body animation, and they will then compose an original score. A series of workshops will include: Week 1 and 2: The Story Week 3: The principles of animation and creating 18 frames of stop animation for the collective story Week 4: Sound and Narration. Participants will create an original pop song that ends the film and those interested will narrate and score the short film. Week 5: Editing Week 6: A private watch party with popcorn The collective stop-motion animation short film will then be hosted by La Mama’s website so that participants' friends and family can see the results. Requirements: access to a device (smartphone/tablet) that can download a free stop animation app, coloured paper or clay, or toys/lego. 10 Participants – 10-13 years old To express interest in this program please fill out the form on https://docs.google.com/ forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfk4x3aqshtYGuvPeO 3ZO7s_TPRyrNkNnHLrngvkOPN2O-4Cg/ viewform - Cheryl Threadgold

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Film Surrey Hill’s Lexie is a winner

Published statewide weekly in the Melbourne Observer and all editions of The Local Paper. Phone: 1800 231 311. Email: editor@MelbourneObserver.com.au

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IT’S A CRIME

● Dr Carolyn Beasley, Swinburne University of Technology. ■ Sisters in Crime’s 20th DavittAwards for co-convenors Karina Kilmore (author and the best crime and mystery books by Australian former Herald Sun book editor), Moraig Kisler women have 124 books in their sights. and Pauline Meaney. According to judges’ wrangler, Moraig Kisler, Previous Davitt Awards have been presented the total is three less than last year “but it’s still a by NZ crime writer Dr Joanne Drayton (2019); hell of a lot”. Danish thriller writer, Sissel-Jo Gazan (2018); Even with the social isolation imposed by the lawyer and true crime writer, Hilary Bonney pandemic, the six Davitt judges are almost six (2017); Australian crime writer Liane Moriarty feet under from reading so many books. (2016); UK crime writer Sophie Hannah (2015); “What keeps us from succumbing is the South African crime writer Lauren Beukes power of the writing. Whether the books are fic- (2014); New Zealand crime writer Vanda tion or non-fiction or aimed at adults, young adults Symons (2013); Swedish crime writer Äsa or children, they tell stories that grab you by the Larsson (2012); Singaporean crime writer throat and never let you go,” says Ms Kisler. Shamini Flint (2011), Scottish crime writer Val “Crime is the world’s most popular literary McDermid (2010 and 2003); Justice Betty King genre and it’s not hard to see why. Crime stories (2009), Judge Liz Gaynor (2008); Walkley-winhave the ring of truth – whether they focus on ning investigative journalist Estelle Blackburn the world of scientific experiments, bad banks (2007); true crime writer Karen Kissane (2006); or the disappearance of children. Sisters Inside’s Debbie Killroy (2005); US crime “They touch our hearts and our intellects and writer Karin Slaughter (2004); ACTU President they challenge our notions of justice. They com- Sharan Burrow (2002) and Chief Commissioner, pel us to think about what is happening in our Victoria Police Christine Nixon (2001). society.” Sisters in Crime Australia was set up 29 years This year a record 85 adult novels are in con- ago and has chapters in Queensland, New South tention.Almost a third – 40 books – are debut. Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western This year the Davitts are again sponsored by Australia. Swinburne University of Technology. It also hosts a popular annual short-story comKisler said she was thrilled that the film of petition, the Scarlet Stiletto Awards, which turns Jane Harper’s debut novel, The Dry, which won 27 this year. two Davitt Awards in 2017 and has since sold www.sistersincrime.org.au over one million copies world-wide, would still - Cheryl Threadgold and Carmel Shute be screening on August 27 with Eric Bana in the lead. Pandemic lockdown permitting, six Davitt Awards will be presented at a gala dinner in Melbourne, probably in September: Best Adult Novel; Best Young Adult Novel; Best Children’s Novel; Best Non-fiction Book; Best Debut Book (any category); and Readers’ Choice (as voted the 550+ members of Sisters in Crime Australia). Voting opens on Friday (June 12), closing Friday August 14. Only financial members are eligible to vote. The Davitts are named after Ellen Davitt, the author of Australia’s first mystery novel, Force and Fraud, in 1865. They cost publishers nothing to enter. A longlist will be published in late May, a shortlist in July. The awards are handsome carved polished wooded trophies featuring the front cover of the winning novel under perspex. No prize money is attached. Self-published books are eligible. Books coauthored or edited by men are not. The judging panel for 2020 comprises Philomena Horsley, winner of the 2018 Scarlet Stiletto Award winner and medical autopsy expert; Bec Kavanagh, YA expert; Debbie Stephen, ● Jane Harper, prize-winning author. forensic specialist; and Sisters in Crime national

● Lexie Rough ■ When you are just 14, the future is full of endless career possibilities. And for Surrey Hills teenager Alexandra (Lexie) Rough, winning the Lido Isolation Shorts Film Festival for budding cinematographers may have just given her yet another possibility to consider, alongside her current thoughts of architecture or photography. Run by Hawthorn's Lido Cinemas, the Isolation Shorts competition was for films under three minutes based on any topic. Lido Cinemas said that the young film makers were restricted by government social distancing guidelines and could only involve members of their household in the film. So the Year 9 Strathcona Girls School student persuaded her whole family to be her cast, a task made a little easier by having her Dad Jason and Mum Elisa, brother Hamish, sisters Becky and Rose and cousin Samantha on hand to be her home-grown movie stars. The story centred on Lexie's youngest sister Rose desperately wanting help to shorten a pair of jeans, but everyone is just too busy, trying to carry on with work or study in their COVID-19 home isolation. Without giving away the plot, the story is full of fun, surprises and a happy ending. Being able to achieve a great storyline, fine performances and excellent cinematography is no doubt what made Lexie's film the winner - the Lido judges decided it was the best short film made by a filmmaker under 18 from more than 150 entries. While the honour and glory is nice, there are tangible rewards - $500 and a Lido 'Golden Ticket', meaning Lexie has two free tickets to movies at the Lido for a whole year - no doubt her family of actors will expect to be invited to the movies as a reward for their efforts. So how did Lexie come up with her idea for the film? "Because it was based on isolation, I thought I would do something to do with home rather than at the shops, and I heard a story with a similar lot from a friend," Lexie said. "I was thrilled and very surprised when I won, and extremely happy that my work paid off." Congratulations Lexie, on being one of the few people in the creative industries for whom Corona isolation has boosted their career potential. Readers can enjoy Lexie's film and the other prize winners by visiting www.lidocinemas.com.au/festivals/isolationfilm-festival - Julie Houghton

SEN expands

■ Sports broadcaster SEN has announced its expansion into Sydney with the acquisition of the 2CH 1170 AM radio licence and plans to acquire an additional licence - 1539 AM Sydney. - Greg Newman

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Victorian Arts National Gallery

■ The NGV has announced that it will reopen to the public on June 27. "In line with the Victorian Government's move to ease restrictions based on the advice of the Chief Health Officer, the NGV is pleased to announce it will re-open both NGV International and NGV Australia on June 27." said Tony Ellwood, Director NGV. "The wellbeing of our staff and visitors remains of the utmost importance. In accordance with Victoria Government and Culture Victoria guidelines, the NGV will ensure appropriate public health and physical distancing measures are put in place to ensure the safety of our staff and visitors," he said. These measures will include free timed ticketing, appropriate queue management and increased cleaning off facilities, as well as increased hand sanitiser stations. The NGV will host special interest groups from June 22, in order to give priority access to members of the community in need. “Through our strong virtual engagement with our visitors during our temporary enclosure, we have seen how many people are looking forward to returning to the NGV and we will ensure that the Gallery continues to be a welcoming ands safe place for our community "The NGV will continue to deliver a dynamic range of virtual art, design and learning experiences for our visitors at home and will also launch a range of digital self-guided tours of the NGV Collection galleries for our visitors to enjoy on-site upon re-opening," he said. The Gallery will continue to follow and review up-to-date recommendations from Government and health officers. Free timed tickets will be available to book from June 20. For more details on NGV’s re-opening and to book tickets, please visit the NGV website www.ngv.vic.gov.au National Gallery of Victoria 150 St Kilda Rd., Melbourne - Peter Kemp

Mildura Arts

■ The Opening. The Mildura Arts Centre opened its doors on June 2 following the easing of restrictions by the Victorian Government. In preparation the gallery has implemented a number of safety measures to ensure the health and well-being if the visitors and staff, and to enable social distancing. Things will be different but creating a safe environment for everyone is the gallery's main priority Mildura Arts Centre will be temporarily open from 9am to 4pm (Café Bar 10am - 2pm) daily On arrival through the main entrance doors, visitors need to head to the contact station. It is a condition of entry to Mildura Arts Centre and in line with Victorian Government Guidelines for COVID-19 that the gallery records your name, your contact phone number and the time that you enter the venue. This will enable effective contact tracing in the event of an outbreak associated with the venue. Information will be stored securely and permanently deleted after 28 days. The Customer Service team will be able to assist patrons with entry conditions, safety requirements and provide information about what's on. There is a 20 person capacity in each of the spaces: Café Bar and Foyer area. Galleries 1, 3, 4, & 5 and Rio vista Historic House. Additional and regular detailed cleaning of the venue has been implemented. Contactless payment methods. Café Bar - Takeaway and Table service, only parties of six people or less at each table and limited menu for the time being. The Mildura Arts Centre know it's going to be different but together we can make it a positive experience and get back to the things we love, art and culture, and drinking great coffee. Mildura Arts Centre will continue to offer digital content - Backstage Pass ., Social Drawing at Home plus the online exhibition tours and talks. Mildura Arts Centre 199 Coreton R., Mildura - Peter Kemp

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Golden Days Radio ■ Golden Days Radio - which can be heard on 95.7FM, and also online at www.goldendays radio.com - has supplied a number of programs from its extensive back catalogue for the Seniors’ Festival now in progress. “Each year Golden Days Radio is involved in Seniors Week activities including the Awards ceremony at Government House,” says President Larry James. “This year, because of COVID-19, live events have been cancelled but the Seniors Festival which is usually later in the year is happening right now and running through until November. “This year the Festival is coming straight into our homes through on-line performances, Zoom interviews and story-telling with GDR95.7, Golden Days Radio playing an important role in the audio section of the program known as Radio Reimagined. “Golden Days Radio has supplied a number of programs from our extensive back catalogue including 40 Bing Crosby and Friends , 20 At the Picture Palace’ and 13 A Night at the Theatre. These will begin airing on the Seniors Festival website and community stations throughout Victoria from early June for 20 weeks. In the final seven weeks of the Festival new productions including, Seniors Dance Hall, Celebrate Seniors, Remembering the Wireless, Seniors Singa-long, Music of the Sixties, Great American Songbook and Celebrity Senior of the Week will be broadcast.

● Larry James of Golden Days Radio GDR95.7, Golden Days “Yesterday’s Music Today”, Radio is delighted to be in- often producing remotely to volved in the Festival’s 38th protect volunteers. year. Many older Victorians Radio Reimagined provides regard radio as a primary an energising programming source of entertainment with slate for both broadcasting on approximately 45,000 older GDR95.7, on-line through Victorians who are residents of goldendaysradio.com, through aged care facilities. Throughout the COVID-19 the Golden Days Radio app and lockdown GDR95.7 has pro- through the Seniors Festival vided, without interruption, its Reimagined on-line facility, Mr usual musical programming of James said.

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Two men, one child dead

Local Theatre Wit Incorporated

■ Theatre company Wit Incorporated writes: "Over the past six years, the team at Wit Incorporated has come to think of our community of artists, audiences and supporters as an extended family. As with most families separated by social restrictions, we’ve been thinking about you and about how we stay connected. “We’re working hard to keep creating, learning and connecting, exploring new ways to make accessible, sustainable theatre. Our Sundays with Wit artist workshops and Wit Kids children’s drama program have gone online and, thanks to support from City of Maribyrnong, are free to join. “Later this month we’ll launch Bits of Wit, bringing you weekly episodes of the content you love, freshly-adapted for the screen with support from Cities of Brimbank and Maribyrnong. “As things open up we look forward to returning to what we do best – theatre, shared live. But we know that as our community recovers, independent theatre is going to need your help – to keep telling diverse stories, and shining a light on artists". Wit Incorporated explains they run a small budget for live performances – as little as $5000 a season to cover staging, set, tech, marketing and more – so they can return most ticket sales income to their artists. Even with such modest budgets, their low ticket prices don't bring in enough to pay for the 100-200 hours each artist typically contributes to the season."As artists, our unpaid hours effectively subsidise ticket prices". The company is requesting donations to help raise $10,000 to guarantee artists a $1000 fee in their next season. "These fees are paid to skilled, professional artists from diverse backgrounds with enormous talent. It’s a step towards paying artists fairly for their valuable work – work we’re excited to share with you as soon as we’re allowed back in the theatre". Wit Incorporated has a Deductible Gift Recipient status and any donation of $2 and over is tax deductible. For further information visit www.witinc.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

It Must Be Heaven

■ It Must be Heaven opens in cinemas on July 2, presented by Potential Films. Written and directed by Elia Suleiman, this Winner of the 2019 Cannes Film Festival Jury Special Mention and Fipresci Critics' Awards, is a comic saga exploring identity, nationality and belonging in which the fundamental question is asked: where is the place we can truly call home?. Award-winning director Elia Suleiman (as himself) escapes from Palestine seeking an alternative homeland, only to find that Palestine is trailing behind him. The promise of a new life turns into a comedy of errors: however far he travels, from Paris to New York, something always reminds him of home - Cheryl Threadgold

BLEED

● A six-year-old boy and two men in their thirties have died after a holiday home at Tyaak, near Broadford, went up in flames on Saturday. Four children, including an infant and a school-aged girl, are seriously injured with burns and smoke inhalation "The inferno was described by a witness as a "wall of flame" and neighbours in the small locality tried to extinguish the fire with buckets of water," News.com.au reported. Volunteers from Kilmore, Strath Reedy, Seymour, Trawool, Wandong, Clonbinane, Wallan, Hilldene. Seymour SES, Tallarook, Kinglake West, District 12 brigade all provided support.

■ BLEED (Biennial Live Event in the Everyday Digital) is a new 10-week digital festival presented away from gatherings in auditoriums and conceived pre-COVID-19 by Arts House (Melbourne) and Campbelltown Arts Centre (Sydney). From June 22 toAugust 30, BLEED will interrogate how live Australian performance can be co-created with residencies, research and presentations as they seek to understand, stretch and respond to our digital existence and experience. Arts House Artistic Director, Emily Sexton, explains that our lives are saturated with digital possibilities and engagement, “We live in an intimate digital world. A virtual co-presence is a normal part of our every day.” BLEED is a collective curation of digital live performances in a free space that examines how the internet feels as well as considering how we connect together online. June 22 at bleedonline.net - Cheryl Threadgold

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

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

Close to re-opening

■ A peaceful protest passing the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites proved that the majority of protesters have been lawful and respectful. The real and disturbing problem is the thieves and looters taking advantage of the Police and Sherriffs who are stretched to capacity controlling the marches. Alan Johnson, Managing Director of the Ramada Hotel and Suites, said: "Our guests are completely safe and our security is the best there is, so everyone around us is completely safe from the protests. “It certainly has been a challenge with the protests and the Coronavirus but I want everyone to know that we are managing both situations with the best people in place and we believe that the clouds are lifting and we are very close to opening up and offering the best accommodation for all Australians who want to plan for their international travel to California when the airlines come back to Los Angeles."

Lockdown: positive spin ■ Many people have been using their extra time during the Coronavirus lockdown wisely and have adopted new habits to keep themselves busy. In fact, a recent survey of 2000 US adults reveals that 43 per cent of people feel they've "changed their ways for the better" as a result of all the time inside these past few months. Researchers sought to learn how habits and daily lives have changed as a result of the lockdown. Nearly half of those surveyed expect to keep up these new hobbies, skills, and daily habits they've taken on after the lockdown restrictions are lifted. Learning new computer skills, creating podcasts, participating in online fitness classes and going for long walks are some of the new activities people have turned to as a new means to occupy their time. The survey shows that 43 per cent of respondents feel they have "changed their ways for the better" as a result of the lockdown. For example, about two-in-five feel their new habits have helped their overall well-being. A quarter of adults say these activities have taught them new ways to relax. They hope to continue to be their improved selves once everyone returns to their old routines. People have become increasingly reliant on technology during the time spent cooped up at home. Families are spending more time together watching movies, while others are turning to online classes to learn new skills like computer programming or a new language. That said, 54 per cent of respondents feel their laptops are critical to getting by right now, while 64 per centsay their cellphones have become a "lifeline" of sorts. Nearly six-in-ten (57 per cent) wouldn't know what to do if they didn't have their TVs.

Legal jailbreak ■ Some 67,000 criminals have been released throughout the 50 states. The majority of the criminals, 43,000 of them, have been released from the nation's jails, and 24,356 were released from prisons. Given that we know the shocking degree of recidivism even among criminals more carefully selected for release, we can add victims of crime due to coronavirus jailbreak as the latest long-term death toll from COVID-19, or at least from the governmental reaction to it. Just a few hundred deaths have been recorded out of a population of 2.2 million inmates, lower than that of the general population. In most prisons, the overwhelming majority of those who got the virus have been asymptomatic and are now already immune and have been for quite some time. Thus, there is no reason to release large numbers of convicted criminals, most of whom are young and healthy. This has everything to do with accelerating an already dangerous de-incarceration movement, which is why you shouldn't hold your breath and wait for them to be re-apprehended after the virus burns out. Hawaii has released roughly 38 per cent of the state's entire jail population. This is a state where there are just 17 COVID-19 deaths overall and no confirmed cases in jails. Yet they emptied them of criminals. In early May, a 20-year-old Hawaiian was arrested for murder just two weeks after being released out of fear of the virus.One man was arrested for posting photos of himself at the beach after the fact.

● Ramada Managing Director Alan Johnson with the West Hollywood members of the Sherriff's Department who are keeping West Hollywood safe.

Out and About Woody Allen pays out

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

96 per cent non-compliant ■ Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who has made national headlines for his charitable work and his opinions during the coronavirus pandemic, says he wanted to see just how Dallas was reopening its economy after retail stores and restaurants were given the go-ahead from Gov. Greg Abbott last week. Those types of businesses, which also included malls and movie theatres, were allowed to reopen after Abbott issued an executive order. The businesses had to follow certain restrictions, such as opening at a 25 per cent capacity, and social distancing guidelines. However, questions like which businesses would choose to reopen and if they would actually practice social distancing remained for Texas residents. On his Blog Maverick website, Cuban said he looked to answer some of those questions by working with Shift Smart in order to investigate business re openings in Dallas using "secret shoppers." To put it simply, Cuban said: "It's not good." For this project, Cuban said they called about 1,000 retail and restaurant locations based on their popularity on Yelp to see how many businesses were actually reopening that weekend. He said about one-third of those businesses were less than 50 per cent compliant with the protocols.

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■ Woody Allen ripped his estranged son Ronan Farrow's "shoddy" journalism in light of a recent report calling the Pulitzer Prize-winner's reporting into question. "Up until a couple of days ago I would have said 'Gee, this is great, he's done some good investigative journalism and more power to him, I wish him all the success in the world," the 84-year-old director said about Farrow. "But now it's come out that his journalism has not been so ethical or honest." Allen was referring to a New York Times column from earlier this month that panned Farrow's work, saying he "delivers narratives that are irresistibly cinematic with unmistakable heroes and villains and often omits the complicating facts and inconvenient details that may make them less dramatic." Farrow who won a Pulitzer for his reporting on the massive Harvey Weinstein sex scandal has publicly accused his estranged father of molesting Farrow's sister, Dylan. "Now, I found him to not be an honest journalist in relation to me at all, but I write that off because, you know, I understand he's loyal to his mother," Allen said in the interview, referring to Mia Farrow. "But now people are beginning to realise that it isn't just in relation to me that his journalism has been kind of shoddy, and I'm not so sure that his credibility is going to last."

‘Replace Joe Biden’ ■ Barely more than half of Democrats are satisfied with former Vice-President Joe Biden as the party's presidential nominee, a new poll finds. The poll also indicated that nearly a third want to replace him. Only 54 per cent of Democratic voters want the party to keep Biden at the top of its presidential ticket

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■ If you are considering a move to Los Angeles or just coming over 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 and you will receive the 'Special Rate of the Day'. Please contact: Jennifer at info@ramadaweho.com Happy Holidays, Gavin Wood

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■ Two of my favourite actors are Harrison Ford (whom I have met) and Burt Lancaster. My first memory of seeing Burt Lancaster was in the 1955 film His Majesty O'Keefe. I have studied the list of Burt Lancaster films and apart from The Crimson Pirate, I think he never made a comedy. His films were mainly dramas and adventure films. I thought he was great and I wanted to grow up to be just like Burt Lancaster. There was another of my lifetime goals that went off the rails, I guess in the end you grow up to be yourself. Burton Stephen ‘Burt’ Lancaster was born in 1913 in New York City. He was one of five children. His father was a postman and his mother died when Burt was in High School. He had a keen interest in gymnastics as a child and formed an acrobatic duo with his friend Nick Cravat. In later years Burt made nine films with Nick. The pair joined a local theatrical company and also developed circus skills. An injury forced Burt to give up his acrobatic career and he drifted into several jobs before serving in the Second World War. In 1945 he auditioned for a Broadway play and got the role. Burt was spotted by producer Harold Hecht who introduced him to director Hal Wallis. In 1946 Burt was cast in his first screen role in The Killers and starred opposite Ava Gardiner.

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Magazine Whatever Happened To ... Burt Lancaster

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

He became popular and was cast in many films. He was handsome, athletic and a good character actor. In 1953 he played Sgt Milton Warden in the classic, From Here To Eternity. His films included Sorry Wrong Number, The Rainmaker, Separate Tables, Gunfight At The O.K. Corral, Judgement In Nurembergand The Birdman Of Alcatraz. He made seven films with fellow actor Kirk Douglas. He was a close friend of Telly Savalas. Burt formed a production company with Harold Hecht called Hecht - Lancaster, James Hill was a silent partner. The company produced films which included Apache, Vera Cruz, Trapeze, Sweet Smell Of Success and

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Summer Of The Seventeenth Doll (which was filmed in Sydney). Australian actor Michael Pate once told me he didn't get on with Burt, Michael felt he was opinionated and annoyed him by constantly quoting Plato on the set of Ten Tall Men. Burt was nominated for anAcademy Award four times and won Best Actor for his role as the corrupt evangelist in Elmer Gantry in 1960. Burt was one of the special guests at the 1977 Logie Awards in Melbourne and admired the work of Bert Newton. Later that year Burt Lancaster rang Bert from the USA to wish him a happy birthday. Burt Lancaster was married three times and had five children with his second wife Norma. Burt suffered a stroke in 1991. He died of a heart attack in 1994 at the age of 80 after a long illness. There was no funeral service - he was cremated and his ashes lie under a large oak tree in Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles. There is a small marker which simply reads - Burt Lancaster 1913 - 1994. 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

Victorian ski season starts on June 22 OK. With John O’Keefe Exit Channel 31

■ Subject to a last minute appeal being successful, the free-to-air community channel C31 will no longer be available. It will be only seen on You Tube as on June 30. I, for one, feel sorry for all those people who placed their faith in C31 and now all that training and idea generation goes to waste as jobs in the mainstream TV media are few and far between. Apart from anything You Tube will swallow up C31 and viewers are unlikely to follow across in the transition. Think of the talent that owe their success to making their debut at C31 Hamish and Andy, Rove plus a host of others.

Most Wanted

● Falls Creek contributes $400 million to the regional economy. ■ John Rozentals reports on good safety-management plans and implenews regarding the upcoming ski seamenting strategies to ensure the DHHS son at Victoria's Falls Creek. directives regarding health and safety Falls Creek has welcomed the anare applied, including putting meanouncement by the Victorian Premier sures in place to manage social disthat the ski season will commence on tancing and to comply with the gathJune 22. ering restrictions. Falls CreekAlpine Resort Manage"An important part of contributing ment Board stated: "We welcome the to safety within the resort for all our Premier's announcement and thank staff and guests will be through conall of our industry partners who have tact tracing." united with a common goal of providMr Smythe also talked about the ing Australians with the opportunity importance of maintaining our current to have a safe snow experience this progress for the season to go ahead. winter. "The great work by everyone over "We also thank all those Victorithe past few months is paying off," he ans who have followed the publicsaid. health messaging and maintained "The announcement is resounding physical distancing so that this has testament to this. Let's keep up the become possible. diligent work so we can all safely en"On behalf of the board, I wish all joy the snow this winter and get some the businesses, staff and community turns in. We look forward to seeing organisations all the best for a safe with John Rozentals everyone soon." and successful snow season." Marketing and Communications Under the current restrictions the Manager, Sarah Watt, said: "Guests She explained: "Falls Creek contributes $400 million to the regional lifts were not turned on the Queen's are encouraged to visit the Falls Creek economy and is supported by the many Birthday weekend (June 6-8). website (www.fallscreek.com.au) to Details on what the ski season will stay informed about changes to this communities and businesses in the like for all Victorian Alpine resorts season's procedures and avoid confusurrounding towns. "Many of these areas experienced will be made available. sion when they are visiting this seabushfires and associated impacts son." Falls Creek Resort Management NOTE: Potential travellers should through summer, and when combined with the current pandemic, it has re- CEO, Stuart Smythe, said: "The in- check the status of individual events sulted in a significant reduction in eco- dustry, each resort and our stakehold- and establishments with regard to the ers have been developing detailed coronavirus outbreak. nomic activity and local jobs."

Travel

■ Ten has started screening a new series of FB:; Most Wanted. The series stars Australian actor Julian McMahon, son of former Australian Prime Minister, Sir William McMahon . Julian started his acting career in Home and Away and on set he met and later married Danni Minogue in 1994. Two years later he divorced and took off to live in America. He found work in films and sit coms and won an Emmy and Golden Globe along the way. Now aged 52, Julian is reported to be worth $16 million.

Something old is new again

■ Pre COVID-19 Ten startled followers of The Living Room by benching the popular lifestyle show. There has been a change of production companies and the cast of Amanda, Chris, Barry and Miquel remain in a revamped format. Described as a re-furbished Living Room, it will remain in the 7.30 pm time slot. I, for on,e am looking forward to the new show.

Home grown talent

■ Chances are you might remember Katherine Firkin reporting on our TV screens. Following stints as a court reporter in the newsrooms at 3AW, Ten, Seven and Nine, Katherine used her way with words to write a fast paced, thrilling novel Sticks and Stones. Published by Penquin, there is a follow-up novel in its first draft. Katherine is currently working in New York for CBS. Amongst her awards for reporting include a major accolade from the AFL for her football commentary.

Foxy ladies return

■ While most re-runs are as boring as all shutdown, here is news for a good belly laugh. Those foxy ladies from Kath and Kim will appear in repeat episodes on Nine, Tuesdays at 7.30 pm. Kath and Kim first appeared on our screens 15 years ago and are still as relevant today. Enjoy. - John O’Keefe

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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs FILM: THE CALL OF THE WILD: Genre: Adventure/Family/Drama. Cast: Harrison Ford, Karen Gillan, Dan Stevens, Bradley Whitford. Year: 2020. Rating: PG. Length: 105 Minutes. Stars: **½ Review: A domesticated St. Bernard/Scotch Collie dog named Buck is stolen from his California home and sold to freight haulers in 1890s Yukon where he crosses paths with a man named John Thornton, and the two embark on an adventure in the wilds of the Yukon. This latest big budget, big screen Disney adaptation based on the classic novel by Jack London has all the bells and whistles you could wish to expect: spectacular scenery, an abundance of thrills, chills, spills, excitement, adventure and moments of heartfelt poignancy between a man and his dog, it's all there, however, for all it has to offer, the overwhelming use of CGI, including the dog, and heavy-handedness of implausibility in situations, all may be too distracting to the more astute of the audience members. At a sprightly 77 Harrison Ford is perfectly cast as loner John Thornton, and is supported by a stellar supporting cast that includes Karen Gillan (Jumanji: The Next Level), Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey, Beauty and the Beast) and Bradley Whitford (Get Out, The West Wing), but the real star here is not the computer generated dog, it is Oscar winning cinematographer Janusz Kaminski (Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan), who captures the spectacular and breathtaking beauty of the Yukon terrain in Canada with jaw-dropping results. Directed by Chris Sanders, whose previous credits include the animated hit "How To Train Your Dragon" (2010) and written for the screen by Michael Green (Blade Runner 2049, Logan), this comes hot on the heels of Disney's similarly 2019 themed (and far superior) "Togo" with Willem Dafoe and based on the true story of the sled dog who led the 1925 serum run, but nonetheless, "The Call of the Wild," is a beautifully filmed and fun adventure story, albeit a flawed one, and a story that will continue to enthral audiences for generations to come, even if the dog here is born from a computer. FILM: DOWNHILL: Genre: Comedy/Drama. Cast: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Will Ferrell, Miranda Otto. Year: 2020. Rating: M. Length: 86 Minutes. Stars: ** Review: Barely escaping an avalanche during a family ski vacation in the Alps, a married couple is thrown into disarray as they are forced to re-evaluate their lives and how they feel about each other. A remake of the 2014 Swedish film "Force Majeure" by Ruben Ostlund, with the exception of the spectacular Austrian cinematography, this fails to reach the emotional heights or intense power of the aforementioned foreign language film in every way, however, it succeeds to a point, but only barely, as it all too often shows signs of reaching a peak, but then fails to grasp its intended reach. Though far from anything totally memorable, stars Will Ferrell and Julia Louis-Dreyfuss are fun to watch at times through moments of brief humour as it works its way through the turmoil and conflict of a marital drama, however, there's definitely an unfulfilling mismatched chemistry between the two veterans of comedy that should have attained compelling and thought provoking results, most notably in the dramatic stakes, even though both stars are extremely gifted and are fully capable of fulfilling, but not so. Like all too many Hollywood remakes of acclaimed foreign language films, "Downhill" is far from being a total loss or a disaster, it's just a tame, less spirited, less energetic and shadowy remake of a far superior film that would be better served to catch, but overall, this is an ineffective and inoffensive time-filler to pass away its relatively short 86 minute running time, and unlike its original source film, this would have been far more suited as a streaming movie of the week. FILM: UNDERWATER: Genre: Action/Drama/Horror. Cast: Kristen Stewart, T.J. Miller, Vincent Cassel, Jessica Henwick. Year: 2020. Rating: M. Length: 95 Minutes. Stars: ** Verdict: A crew of aquatic researchers work to get to safety after what they believe is an undersea quake that devastates their subterranean laboratory, but the crew has more than the ocean seabed to fear. Continued in Right Column

Rourke’s Reviews Bring Me Home ■ (MA). 108 minutes. Available now on Blu-ray and DVD. Managing to be both a bruising drama and a tense thriller, Bring Me Home is an impressive effort, even more so considering the writer/director is making his feature film debut. Lee Young-ae (who hasn't been seen on the big screen since 2005) stars as Jung-yeon, who, along with her husband Myeong-guk (Park Hae-joon), have been searching for their young son Yoon-su, who was snatched while at a playground six years before. Jung-yeon works long hours as a nurse while her husband travels far and wide handing out flyers and following up potential tips, to no avail. When Jung-yeon receives credible information that Yoon-su may have been seen at a coastal fishing village, she makes the long journey there, but is met with resistance by the people residing at the specific locale, which include highranking police officer Hong (Yoo Jae-myung), and the distraught mother soon starts suspecting that these strangers are hiding something. Debutant director Kim Seungwoo carefully lays the groundwork, developing both Jung-yeon's journey and the environment she encounters in confident, measured fashion, and is startlingly adept at knowing when to deliver a jarring body blow. The subject his screenplay tackles is certainly relevant, but never feels exploitative, and only during the finale do conventional elements creep in. The cast is superb, with Lee (Joint Security Area, Sympathy For Lady Vengeance) and Yoo (The Beast, Moonlit Winter) particular stand-outs. Some viewers may find aspects of the material distressing, but Bring Me Home never becomes overtly graphic, wanting instead to concentrate on the characters' psychological state of mind, leading a fine film to a moving, emotionally satisfying ending. Note : A multiregion player is required. RATING - ****

Creepshow ■ (M) (1982). 120 minutes. Available now on Blu-ray and DVD. With big screen comic book adaptations a matter of routine now, it is great to go back and revisit Creepshow, the late George A. Romero's loving tribute to the horror comics of the 1950s, and arguably remains the best representation of the medium on film.

Made up of five terrifying tales, this is a stylishly handled piece that perfectly balances black humour with gore and genuine scares. Romero, best known for his series of Dead films, beautifully evokes the striking colours and designs of a comic book, and teaming with best-selling author Stephen King, infuses the material with absolute care and attention, showing what an obvious labour of love this was for the both of them. A first-rate cast includes Hal Holbrook, E.G. Marshall, Ed Harris, Leslie Nielsen, Ted Danson, Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Atkins, and Viveca Lindfors. Though the 1987 sequel and the recent TV series were huge disappointments, the original Creepshow is still knockout viewing, and deserves to be rediscovered by a whole new generation. It is a pity the local blu-ray is missing the extensive extras that are on the UK. and US editions. RATING - ****½

Uncommon Valor ■ (M) (1983). 105 minutes. Available now on Blu-ray and DVD. The first of a string of 80's movies that involved ex-vets returning to Vietnam to rescue POW's held in camps long after the war had ended, Uncommon Valor is the best of the bunch (others include Rambo II and Missing In Action), but a poor script prevents an intriguing premise from being fully realised. Gene Hackman stars as Colonel Jason Rhodes, whose son was captured by North Vietnamese soldiers in 1972, and 10 years later, aided by Frank's old platoon, returns to a country that still contains much personal and national pain. The foundation is there to create a heady mix of political commentary and explosive action, but writer Joe Gayton never develops any of the compelling elements beyond the basics, and while direction by Ted Kotcheff (Wake In Fright, First Blood), is generally slick, it can't quite overcome the script's shortcomings. The strong cast also includes Fred Ward (Southern Comfort, Remo), Tim Thomerson (Near Dark), Randall 'Tex' Cobb (Raising Arizona), and a young Patrick Swayze. While it never reaches its full potential, Uncommon Valor does just enough to entertain. RATING - *** - Aaron Rourke

What’s Hot and What’s Not Continued from Left Column Slick, tight, loud and claustrophobic action creature-feature- horror pot-boiler that borrows heavily from so many predecessors of the genre, from Ridley Scott's "Alien" to James Cameron's "The Abyss," as well as many before and in-between, and other than the cast, has nothing new to offer. Star Kristen Stewart complete with a Sigourney Weaver "Alien 3" style haircut, does well under the circumstances, as do the rest of the cast that includes veteran French actor Vincent Cassel, Jessica Henwick (Game of Thrones) and T.J. Miller (Deadpool 1-2), but the failings here lay in the story and screenplay by Brian Duffield, along with Adam Cozad, and the weak and uninspired direction by William Eubank. - James Sherlock

Top 10 Lists JUNE 7-13 THE DVD AND BLU-RAY TOP RENTALS & SALES: 1. ONWARD [Animated/Adventure/ Comedy/Voices: Chris Pratt, Julia LouiseDreyfus]. 2. BLOODSHOT [Sci-Fi/Action/Drama/Vin Diesel, Guy Pearce]. 3. THE CALL OF THE WILD [Family/ Adventure/Drama/Harrison Ford]. 4. FANTASY ISLAND [Horror/Fantasy/ Adventure/Kim Coates, Michael Rooker]. 5. EMMA [Comedy/Drama/Anya TaylorJoy, Bill Nighy, Miranda Hart]. 6. DOWNHILL [Comedy/Drama/Will Ferrell, Julia Louise-Dreyfus]. 7. SONIC THE HEDGEHOG [Adventure/ Comedy/Jim Carrey]. 8. MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN [Crime/ Mystery/Drama/Edward Norton, Alec Baldwin]. 9. BIRDS OF PREY [Action/Crime/ Adventure/Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead]. NEW HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: DEATH DO US PART [Horror/Drama/Zoe Tapper, Edward Speleers]. ENEMY LINES [War/Action/John Hannah, Corey Johnson, Ed Westwick]. WE DIE YOUNG [Action/Crime/Drama/ Jean-Claude Van Damme]. THE GREAT WAR [War/Drama/Billy Zane, Ron Perlman]. ESCAPE AND EVASION [Action/War/ Drama/Steve Le Marquand, Bonnie Sveen]. 3022 [Science Fiction/Angus Macfadyen, Kate Walsh, Omar Epps]. DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: UNCOMMON VALOR [Action/Drama/Gene hackman, patrick Swayze]. NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: WONDERS OF THE SEA. PLAY SCHOOL: Nursery Rhyme News. POWER: Season 6. THOMAS & FRIENDS: The Royal Engi

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Troubadour online

■ Troubadour Music and DVO Media are creating online music content with their first TV style episode of the Troubadour Tunes show. In an effort to continue profiling local talent during the current shut down of live events, the completely free to watch show features Greg Champion, Khristian Mizzi and Jetty Road. Filmed live at the Highlander Bar in Melbourne, Troubador Music's Andrew Pattison says the plan is to host more such free shows with viewers being invited to make a donation to the artists performing. Link: www.troubadourtunes.onlineG

Debra and Dion

■ Memo Music Hall St Kilda present an intimate and up-close performance with Debra Byrne and Dion Hirini. The Memo Live Stream Series continues with these two outstanding artists performing the songs they love to sing. Sunday (June 14). Digital Doors: 7.30pm onwards Tickets www.memo musichall.com.au $12 - Standard, $15 - Premium.

Music grants ■ APRA AMCOS has launched a new sustainability fund to help its members continue to create new music during the coronavirus pandemic. Members of the collection society who are located anywhere in the world, and at any career stage, are eligible to apply for a $2000 grant.

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Glory days of Yering Station ■ John Rozentals looks at one of the wineries leading a Yarra revival. In the 1860s Victoria's Yarra Valley, on the eastern fringes of Melbourne, was in its first viticultural heyday and one of the most important wine regions in Australia. Wineries included Yering Station, created in 1838, and Hubert de Castella's Yeringberg, both of which had won major European awards. Decay set in shortly after - the combined effect of the scourge of the vine louse phylloxera, general economic malaise and changing tastes - and by the 1930s the area had largely adopted dairying as a source of income. It wasn't till the 1960s and later that the wine industry revived, with names such as Coldstream Hills, Chandon, and again Yering Station prominent. These days the valley has a multitude of growers, making tablewines and sparkling base, both often from cool-climate varieties such as chardonnay and pinot noir. Winemakers such as Yering Station's Willy Lunn are spoken of with the reverence once reserved for greats such as Hubert de Castella, and the area is certainly well and truly on the move and near the forefront of Australian viticlture. WINE REVIEWS Yering Station 2018 Village

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● Willy Lunn: producing some great wines. Image: Wine Australia.

Chardonnay ($26): Like the Hesketh 2019 Art Series Lost Weekend Chardonnay reviewed recently, this dry white makes it through length and structure rather than sheer weight of varietal flavour, though look for some peachy stonefruit touches. The wine certainly has the acidity to cut through quite creamy sauces. Try it with rich seafood dishes. Yering Station 2017 Little Yering Shiraz ($20): There's certainly no problem here with primary dark-berry and dried-spice flavours. The dry red shows a rich mix of both and comes up quite silky. If the wine has a problem it's with nasty and quite persistent sulphides. Try decanting the wine to open it up and get rid of those, then have it with red-sauced pasta or pizza. WINE OF THE WEEK Yering Station 2018 Pinot Noir ($40): Look, there's no easy way to break this. Drinking good pinot is a wealthy person's hobby. The cheaper Yering Station 2018 Village Pinot Noir ($26) certainly didn't light my fire - I am listening to The Doors - but this did, starting with its beaut bright red colour. It's a powerful wine with ample cherry flavours and promises of great things to come. Do this a favour and drink with roast venison ... or hide it at the back of a white-drinker's cellar. - John Rozentals

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