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HIGH HOPES FOR LOCAL FOOTBALL
● Yea footballers were hard at training at the Rec. on Saturday afternoon. The Club has recruited about 10 new players since COVID-19 started. ■ There is optimism that AFL Outer East DiPremier League and Division 1 fooptbal comvision 2 may announce an abbreviated 2020 seapetitions in the AFL Outer East. It is thought that son with seven home-and-away games, and the 2020 netball competitions might mirror the three weeks of finals. football fixtures. An announcement could come as early as An abbreviated season could be a welcome boost for the ‘northern’ Division 2 competition. the next week, with Victoria’s State of EmerEastern and Northern football and netball gency restrictions about to ease. AFL Outer East clubs are due to meet on leagues have already abandoned their 2020 Tuesday (June 23). competitions. Club officials from around the region are keen It ius expected that some EFNL and NFNL to salvage what they can of the season, and have players might seek to join teams in the AFL developed a plan where each of the nine DiviOuter East. sion 2 would play one game with each other Yea Football Netball Club has recruited about during an seven-round faxture. 10 new players since the beginning of the ● There is optimism amongst the Tigers for an abbreviated 2020 season. The Division 2 teams comprise Alexandra, COVID-19 crisis. Crowd restrictions may now be less of an Broadford, Kinglake, Powelltown, WarburtonAFL Outer East has set July 25 as its pre- tember 5 and 12. Millgrove, Yarra Glen, Yarra Junction, Yea. ferred return date for all competitions. Finals might be played on the weekends of issue with Prime Minister Scott Morrison anThornton-Eildon will not field men’s senior This might have a scenario of games on Sat- September 19-20, 26-27, and October 3-4. nouncing last week of a revised emphasis on football sides in 2020. urdays: July 25, August 7, 14, 21 and 28, SepOther arrangements would apply for the four square metres of ‘social distancing’.
LPG emergency at Buxton Roadhouse ■ Buxton and Taggerty CFA units responded to a reported LPG leak at the Igloo Take Away and Petrol Station atMaroondah Hwy, Buxton, on Saturday. The Igloo management advised Phil Ladson, Incident Controller, that patrons has alerted them to a smell of LPG. A leak in the bulk LPG system was confirmed. A quick call to Emergency 000 was made to request assistance from the emergency services. Buxton Tanker 1 crew deployed a hose line and dispersed the gas that had built up around the bulk cylinders. Due to the low ambient temperature, the gas had pooled and built up rather than drift away. Buxton Tanker 2 and Taggerty Tanker were used to give water to the primary pumping unit rather than tap in to the hydrant plug on the other side of the highway. With stationary emergency ve-
● Buxton and Taggerty CFA units attended at the Igloo Roadhouse after reports of an LPG leak. hicles operating close to the road firefighters were pleased to see mos vehicles travelling past the scene slow to 40kmhr. Despite all three trucks displaying blue and red flashing lights, a number of cars went past at speed. The incident was resolved fairly promptluy, with a decision made by management for both cylinders to be isolated. Management made contact with the LPG maintenance contractor to arrange their attendance; LPG will no be available at the Igloo for a few days. This incident demonstrates that the local brigades are well trained and equipped to deal with all types of emergencies, not just bushfires Thanks were extended to CFA, VicPo ● CFA volunteers respond to Saturday afternoon’s callout at the Igloo Roadhouse. Photos: Buxton CFA and Ambulance for their support.
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Local Briefs Local People back
■ The four-page Local People section returns this week to The Local Paper. Our publication is progressively returning to full size. The May 27 issue was 24 pages. The June 3 and 10 issues were each 32 pages. This week’s issue has increased to 44 pages.
Order in the House ■ Victorian Parliament is sitting this week. Members of the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council are in the House on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Beanie Festival ■ Work is already underway for the Murrindindi Online Beanie Festival, hoped to be held from July 25-August 1. Details and entry forms are available from the website https://beanie.org.au; auction details available soon. Funds raised from beanies donated go towards local projects in Murrindindi
COVID-19 thanks
■ Mernda Police say they are humbled by the community support during the Coronavirus pandemic. Mernda Primary and Ivanhoe Grammar (Mernda campus) have come together to compile a short video to thank local emergency services. Senior Sergeant Jamison said “The support and thanks demonstrated by the local schools to all emergency services during this time is extremely appreciated and valued by all services. We would like to thank you for taking the time and coming together to pass on your thanks. “This is a great demonstration of how the community comes together in difficult times to bring a positive message of support. Special thanks to Chantelle Olafsen of Mernda Primary for organising and putting this together.”
Kangaroo webinar ■ A webinar on the biology and population dynamics of kangaroos will be hosted by Nillumbik Shire Council at 7.30pm-9pm on Wednbesday, June 24.
Bushfire grants ■ Small businesses impacted by bushfires earlier this year are being urged to seek free financial counselling support following the extension of the $10,000 Small Business Bushfire Support Grant to four more Victorian local government areas. Bushfire Recovery Victoriahas announced the grant is now available to small business n the Indigo, Mansfield, Wellington and Wangaratta local government areas. More than 1000 small businesses and primary producers across Victoria have already received the grant. Small business and primary producers who have lost significant income as a result of the fires can apply online for the grant at www.brv.vic.gov.au or call Rural Finance on 1800 260 425.
Warburton hoons ■ Salonie Dua, a campaigner at Change.org, advises of a petition - Warburton Hoons that was started on the online platform to stop hoons from disrupting the night silence and leaving their marks all over Warburton. The petition has amassed more than 500 signs in a week. Richard Stanwix is a local resident affected by the disruptive behaviour and is calling on the Government to start discussing strategies to discourage these activities.
Works at Pucka ■ Major Defence works at Puckapunyalwill present local trades and technician businesses with significant opportunities. Civil works and services trades and businesses are being encouraged to contact the short-listed tenderers by June 30.
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Saluting their service ■ Wandong is set to see a permanent historical display developed, thanks to Rob Mitchell, MHR for McEwen, securing a Federal Government grant of almost $50,000. Mr Mitchell said the Wandong History Group would receive the grant of $49,985 to relocate, repair and restore a hut that will be used to create a Wandong Heathcote Junction Military History and Interpretive Centre. “It is fantastic to see the continuing success of the small but incredibly dedicated group of volunteers in the Wandong History Group which will result in a wonderful historical asset for the district,” he said. “The group has done an incredible job researching and identifying the men and women from Wandong – Heathcote Junction who served their country and collecting their stories and memorabilia.” Wandong History Group president, Karen Christensen, said she was pleased to receive news that the group’s application to the Saluting Their Serice Commemorative Grants program had been successful.
● Rob Mitchell MHR “This was our fourth attempt at a grant for the project so I’m so excited that this has come through,” Ms Christensen said. “This is my bucket-list project to get done. It will provide a permanent and accessible home for our collection.” Mrs Christensen said the Stanley hut was used as an internment hut during World War II and is one of two cur-
ently in the district. It has been gifted to the group by the owners. The grant will be used to relocate the hut to the memorial park and for major structural repairs, but much of the restoration work will be done by a small band of volunteers. The group currently has about 20 members, with about half a dozen actively engaged. Mr Mitchell congratulated the group, which was recognised late last year with a Heritage Council of Victoria Award for documenting the history of the area and preserving heritage in the region late last year. In April Ms Christensen was one of five nationally to receive a 2020 RSLANZAC of the Year award. The Saluting Their Service Program aims to honour the service and sacrifice of Australia’s service men and women in wars, conflicts and peace operations and to promote appreciation and understanding of the role those who served played in shaping the nation. - Contributed
Dindi: Plastic-free July ■ Murrindindi Shire Council is joining forces with Plastic Free July to talk about singleuse plastics and the steps that can be taken to reduce use, so plastics don't end up as rubbish. Environment, Library Services and Information Techa week or the entire month of nology Portfolio Councillor, July - you choose your level of Rebecca Bowles, said by makcommitment. ing simple changes in daily “If you want to go comlives and habits, people can all pletely plastic-free for the work on reducing the single-use whole month, go for it. plastic waste each of us is send“Make changes that you ing to landfill. think are going to be achiev“Council, together with Plasable and sustainable for you in tic Free July will be supporting the future. residents with resources to help “While the pledge you them make positive changes make is for July, the goal here especially at home,” Cr Bowles is permanent behaviour change said. for the benefit of our environ“Plastic is everywhere in our ment - and our children,” Cr homes and is a genuinely useBowles said. ful material, but so often we use ■ For more information and it once and throw it away. resources about Plastic Free ● Cr Bec Bowles “With many of us working July, and to participate in online from home and staying home the-challenge/ You can take a activities, go to on weekends, we've seen a rise pledge to reduce your reliance murrindindi.vic.gov.au/ in home baking - and everyone on single-use plastics for a day, plasticfreejuly seems to be planting veggie gardens. “These activities can help us to reduce our consumption of plastic. “Council wants our community to get behind the Plastic Free July campaign to take on the challenge of plastic waste reduction. “The focus for Plastic Free July this year is on things all of us can easily change around the house including how we shop, what we cook and the types of products we use in the home. “Personally, I plan to use recycled mesh produce bags and refuse to buy any fruit or vegetables wrapped in plastic. “Even though I'm an avid recycler, it distresses me how much plastic I seem to accu- ● Dindi Sessions presents singer and songwriter mulate in my bin that I can't Larni Bullock with an original song called Getting recycle. this Saturday (June 20). This program is sup“'If you'd like to participate, There ported by Creative Victoria and the Victorian enter your details at Government's FReeZA youth development program. www.plasticfreejuly.org/take-
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■ The resccue of missing teenager Will Callaghan last week at Mt Disappointment has been recognised by Whittlesea Police officer-in-charge Sen. Sgt. Glenn Parker. As Whittlesea Emergency Response Coordinator, he would like to thank all the emergency services and support services who worked tirelessly in the search. These services include local general duties Police, Police from across the State, Police Search and Rescue, Police Air Wing, Police Transport Branch, Mounted Police, Police Solos, Highway Patrol, Police field catering, Mountain Rescue Volunteers, State Emergency Service units, CFAbrigades, Parks Victoria, Forest Fire Management Victoria, DELWP, Salvation Army Catering, Whittlesea and Mitchell City Councils, Telstra and NBN. Sen. Sgt Parker would especially like to acknowledge the level of assistance provided by members of the local community and beyond. “It was an awesome display of community spirit,” he said.
‘Over-reaction’ ■ Tim Quilty, MLC for Northern Victoria (Liberal Democratic Party), says the Government response to the COVID-19 was a “massive overreaction”. “Ten weeks ago the Victorian government invoked their emergency powers to lock down the state and pound small businesses into the dust to buy time and flatten the curve,” Mr Quilty told the Legislative Council “At the time we did not know how deadly the COVID-19 virus would be. Information was unclear. Wild figures were swirling. Death rates as high as 8 per cent were claimed. “We did not know what was happening then; now we do. The death rate is about 0.25 per cent, as bad as a bad flu year—bad, but not bad enough. “It is now quite clear that the lockdown was a massive overreaction, a big mistake, which will have ongoing consequences that will reverberate through the years to come. “The death toll from the lockdown and the depression that follows is going to far exceed the death toll from the virus. “The virus itself will be forgotten while the economic impact will ring through the decades to come. Do the government admit they made a mistake and lift the restrictions? No. Instead they are doubling down. “Now any employer who allows their employees to return to work are going to be whacked with massive fines. “If there is any argument in favour of continuing the lockdown in Melbourne, and I say there is not, there is no case for continuing to roll these things out in the regions where there have not been any Coronavirus cases for months. “The government needs to lift the lockdown. Protect the elderly and vulnerable by all means—and we should be set up to do that properly now—but allow everyone else to get back to work, try to get business restarted and try to put their lives and the economy back together. “I will not blame you for the mistakes of March, but I will hold you accountable for the bad choices of June. End the lockdown now,” Mr Quilty said.
Lego Club time
■ Flowerdale Community House is planning a Lego Club in Term 3 to provide weekly fun challenges, subject to social distancing regulations. The group will suit young people aged 5112, starting Thursday, July 16. Sessions will be held from 4.30pm-5.30pm. Cost is $4 per child, which includes a snack. A parent or guardian must stay with children. Bookings: phone 5780 2664.
Damage at Alex. ■ Strong winds brought a tree down on a motorhome in Alexandra on Sunday morning. Alexandra SES attended to a call where a large tree had come down. No one was inside the motor home at the time.
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Alexandra has a stong drug culture, according to a weekend post at the ‘Alexandra 3714 Community News’ page on Facebook. The mother of a 15-yearold secondary student raised the subject. “Alexandra is a sick town when it comes to drugs,” said one reply. “100% agree. We can't protect our kids if we don't know what they're up to,” said another. Another reply said that the mother should not be talking about the is sue on Facebook, but contacting the school involved. “Don't make our first interaction be on Buy Swap Sell.”
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● John Sharwood and Tiom Farrell were on duty in Grant St, Alexandra on Saturday morning (June 13) for a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Alexandra.
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With petrol prices at the $1.20$1.30 per litre mark, the Narbethong Roadhouse has been attracting some driveway traffic with this price sign. Unfortunately, the service station petrol pumps are blocked by ‘witches hats’, and the business has not been open at all times recently.
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One Yea business shopkeeper posted a warning on social media this week: “An alarming incident occurred today when a visitor to our store attempted to shoplift. She did this by taking her back pack into the change room and filling it with at least 12 garments. She was caught red handed. Considering what’s going on in the world, and how supportive the majority of people have been to us and all small businesses - it was extremely disappointing that someone was so brazen and selfish enough to think that they could walk out with nearly $600 worth of clothing unpaid for. This is not OK.” The shopkeeper warned: “Next time we will call the police and we will press changes.”
■ Murrindindi Shire Council wants to understand how the community has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Council is calling on community members and community groups to be involved in an interactive online discussion at 7pm on Thursday, June 35. Purpose of the online meeting is for community members to tell us about the impacts of COVID-19 and how Council can best support community recovery. Council's Community Planning Portfolio Councillor Sandice McAulay said she wanted to hear directly from individuals and community groups to get a better understanding of what the community needs and what's going to be important in both the short term and long term. “Recently we've run similar online meetings for business owners and event organisers in our Shire, but next week's session is about the community as a whole. “We want to understand the impact of COVID-19 on your life, your family, your work and your community groups. “We want to hear about the positive experiences you may
● Cr Sandice McAulay have had, and we also want to hear about the challenges you have faced during the pandemic. “Maybe you've got a great story to share about a community initiative borne during the pandemic that you would like to see continue? “Or maybe you can tell us what you found challenging over the past few months and where more support is needed? We want to understand how our community is faring. “'We want Council to play a big role in helping our com-
munity recover from the effects of the pandemic. “So we are working with health and community service providers to develop a COVID19 Community Transition Plan. “That Plan will be built with the input and ideas gathered from the community groups and individuals during the online discussion. “We want to develop a plan that focuses on the strengths of our community and how we can support communities within Murrindindi Shire to adapt, evolve and thrive,” Cr McAulay said. “'The Plan will help guide us in the delivery of a number of initiatives to support relief and recovery activities. We hope it will also empower community members and groups to drive positive change themselves. “We want to make sure this is a living plan and that the ideas the community puts forward are backed with resources and timeframes for implementation. To this end, we will incorporate the actions identified in the Plan within Council's Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Year 4 implementation plan.”
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With snow season just around the corner, a high-visibility sign has been set up at Healesville to warn Lake Mountain visitors that they need a pre-booked entry ticket to gain admission. PS: This newspaper lives in too much of a glass house to mention the spelling on the sign.
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Thanks to the tree removal workers who have now completed their Black Spur assignment.
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■ Mernda real estate agent Neeraj Kapoor has disproved the old aadge that “you can’t fight city hall”. Mr Kapoor took Whittlesea City Council to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, and had a decision of the municipality set aside. Mr Kapoor wanted to have advertising signage approved in association with his homebased real estate business at 46 Schotters Rd, Mernda. Mr Kapoor asked for permission for an illuminated sign including his name and contact number. He also sought a 1200mm x 600mm sign attached to the faced of the building, which is on the eastern side of Schotters Rd. The Council considered the signage as “excessive” and said that it would likely impact upon the nearby residents. Laurie Hewet, Senior Member of VCAT, said the area was opf a robust and diverse character, which included the Mernda Station car park.
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■ Murrindindi Shire residents are familiar with BirdLife Australia's annual 'Aussie Backyard Bird Count' which is held each October. There are seasonal surveys that run all year round. It's time to take part in the Winter survey. Murrindindi Shire Council's Environment, Library Services and Information Technology Portfolio Councillor, Rebecca Bowles, said the Backyard Bird Count is a great way to connect with the natural environment and a fun way to help gather valuable data on birds. “It's easy to get involved. All you need to do is go outside for 20 minutes and count how many birds you see and what type they are,” Cr Bowles said. “You'll need to download the 'Birdata' app and take your smartphone or tablet outside with you to record all the birds you see at your place. “If you need help identifying any of the birds you see, you can take a look on the 'Birds in Backyards' website under the 'Bird Finder' section or you can download the free Aussie Bird Count app. “The results from the Winter Survey will tell us how our birds are faring by generating data about different bird species and their abundance in certain areas, their breeding activity and different interactions they may have with other birds,” said Cr Bowles. “If you see anything out of the ordinary or worth mentioning you can also add some notes to your survey. “Maybe some birds were feeding on the native plants in your garden? Or maybe you noticed a few different species interacting with each other? “Any extra information you can provide is helpful. It may not mean much to you, but experts can understand different types of bird behavior and recognise whether it's normal or unusual. For more information and to participate in the Backyard Bird Count's Winter survey, visit www.birdsinbackyards.net
$600m lost so far
■ Tania Maxwell, MLC for Northern Victoria (Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party) quotes Tourism North East to report that $600 million has been lost so far this year, because of the Coronavirus pandemic. “The pandemic pushed us into an unprecedented hibernation, and with the easing of restrictions people and businesses are now starting to slowly reemerge with a mixed sense of relief and trepidation,” Ms Maxwell told the Legislative Council. “While we have flattened the pandemic curve in this country, the economies of our regional areas are facing devastating hardship and a long recovery, in particular those hit by the bushfires of last summer. “Regional areas have faced a $3.8 billion reduction in tourist income. Tourism North East report more than $600 million lost so far this year. “There is no doubt it has been a shocker, and the stress in these communities is naturally very high. As we work towards the economic recovery from the global pandemic, we need to remember the community is already suffering from the bushfires and to ensure support is delivered to them without delay. “In the face of adversity our regional communities always rally, and they have done so again through this pandemic. “In my virtual meetings with councils, businesses and individuals, this is demonstrated time and again. “I commend our regional councils, local businesses and residents, young and old, for working together to help each other during this pandemic. “I thank local hospitals and their staff, teachers, and emergency and essential workers. I thank parents and children for learning from home, many of them while also working from home. “I commend businesses who have pivoted to a new way of operating in order to keep their doors ajar and people employed,” Ms Maxwell said.
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Marathon Man ■ Neville Emerson is 92, and shows no signs of slowing down. He is one of those rare characters who was raised in Collingwood, and barracks for Richmond. These days he is still in charge of a property consulting group that has a focus on the Diamond Valley and beyond. However, over the years he and his family have run a rmoval van business from Abbotsford, the Oakhill Bakery at East Preston, and a real estate business with offices at East Ivanhoe, Bulleen and Lower Plenty. Neville’s early professional life was with Caltex, selecting sites across Victoria for a network of service stations. This progressed to his career in real estate, in the early years without a car or a telephone. His work - first around Greensborugh and Eltham - often expanded into areas including what is now the Whittlesea and Murrindindi areas. In the 1970s and 1980s he headed the large Emerson real estate agency based in Lower Plenty. Interests crossed the Yarra, and there was also a strong focus in the growing Manningham areas that included Bulleen, Doncaster and Templestowe. Neville’s communty work included being a co-founder of Eltham College, one of the original members of the Rotary Club of Eltham, and supporting the Salvation Army.
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● Yea Red Cross Group, 1914-18 War: Back row, from left: Mrs Stewart Wall, Mrs Jack Bett, Mrs F.G. Purcell, Mrs Dinner, Mrs J.W. Dunlop, Mrs Campbell, Miss Mary Purcell, Mrs Jim Rice, Mrs Shelley, Miss Fanny Wall, Mrs Monty Templeton, Mrs John Tosh. Front row, from left: Miss Janet Drysdale, Mrs J.C. Waddell. Mrs Daley, Mrs E.S. Purcell jnr, Mrs Jim Hamilton, Mrs Harvey Templeton, Mrs McLure, Miss Isobel Templeton. State Savings Bank manager Mr McPherson. Photo courtesy: Alan Thorley, Yea and District Historical Pages
Seymour Magistrates’ Court - Criminal Case Listings Thursday, June 18 Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division. Traffic Camera Office - Traffic Camera Office v Martin, Phillip. Melbourne Traffic Camera Office - Traffic Camera Office v Elliot, Glenn. Melbourne Victoria Police - Weller, S (43136) v Caruso, Steven. Uni-St. Kilda Victoria Police - Whiteside, M (43500) v Williams, Kiera. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Pezzimenti, P (32040) v Owen, Rodney James. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police - Hanks, J (43723) v Gavin, Jesse. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Round, P (38567) v Harwood, Michael. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Broadway, B (42074) v Carroll, Anthony. Uni-Alexandra Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Eames, David Rowan. Uni-Pyalong Victoria Police - Broadway, B (42074) v Murray, Thomas. Uni-Seymour Friday, June 19 Traffic Camera Office - Traffic Camera Office v Three Bells Investments Pty Ltd. Melbourne Victoria Police - Voisey, A(41594) v Jones, Garry. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Walton, A (40916) v Doyle, Mark James. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Hughes, A (43397) v Doyle, Mark. Transit Central 3 Victoria Police - Caldwell, M (37460) v Doyle, Mark. Uni-Seymour Community Corrections Centre Faulkner, E v Doyle, Mark James. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Ellis, J (40810) v Lancaster, Kirk Wayne. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Eagle, Gordon. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Community Corrections Centre - Amodio, O v Doyle, Mark. Seymour Community Correction Centre Tuesday, June 23 Victoria Police - Broom, G (41398) v Brain, David. Uni-Bendigo Thursday, June 25 Victoria Police - Patane, H (43503)Hill, v Kayne David. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Patane, H (43503) v Shorten, Nathan. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Kliemt, R (44009) v Murphy, Ziek. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Holland, Matthew. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Hemsley, C (43658) v Smith, Troy. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Calixto, J (41189) v Meyer, Ben Cody. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Yates, C (42281) v Williams, Brayden. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Schneider, D (41583) v Benjamin, Bradley. Uni-Mernda Victoria Police - Yates, C (42281) v Williams, William. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Gamble, Jacqueline Anne. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Community Corrections Centre - Amodio, O v Kirby, Luke, Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Fabbo, D (42701) v Smith, Troy. Uni-Seymour Community Corrections Centre - Masunu, A v Smith, Troy. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Stephenson, Melissa O f fice Of The Chief Commissioner Contents of Court Lists are intended for information purposes only. The lists are extracted from Court Lists, as supplied to the public, by the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria, often one week prior to publication date; for current Court lists, please contact the Court. Further details of cases are available at www.magistratescourt.vic.gov.au The Local Paper shall in no event accept any liability for loss or damage suffered by any person or body due to information provided. The information is provided on the basis that persons accessing it undertake responsibility for assessing the relevance and accuracy of its content. No inference of a party’s guilt, innocence or liability should be made by publication of their name as a defendant. Court schedules may be changed at any time for any reason, including withdrawal of the action by the Plaintiff/Applicant. E&OE.
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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21-April 20) Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 1.3.2.5. Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.26.34.40. Good period for possible windfalls and a wish could come true. Something interesting from your past could suddenly pop up in your life again and change a few things or the way you think. TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.9. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.39.40. It's a matter of knowing what you really want then pushing hard for it. People might not agree with your choices but if it is what you are aiming for let them wonder. Romance should be good too. GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 5.6.3.2. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.29.34.40.45. Not a good time to tell or listen to secrets they could rebound back to you in the wrong way. Someone you helped in the past will now be in the position to help you. CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 3.6.9.5. Lotto Numbers: 3.6.12.29.34.40. During this period, you could be finding out who your friends really are and no use wasting time with people who are only fair-weather friends. Make sure you check all appointments and plans to avoid disappointments. LEO: (July 23-August 22) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 2.4.5.8. Lotto Numbers: 1.15.26.40.23.30. Business and pleasure may not mix very well during this period your loved ones could feel that they have been neglected. Some plans for travel coming up soon and could be long distance. VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Apricot Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 8.9.5.4. Lotto Numbers: 8.15.26.24.45.5. Very tense period in which you could find yourself at the receiving end of some unpleasantness. Try to keep your cool if you can and it will blow over in no time. Some luck with a Pisces person. LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Lilac Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 4.6.8.7. Lotto Numbers: 8.7.45.40.42.21 Your emotional and love life should be much happier than before and someone from your past could come and figure very prominently in your future. Keep an eye on expenditure. SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.3.5.2. Lotto Numbers: 4.2.15.26.36.9. Spending a lot of money is not always the best proof of quality. People are not always impressed with big spenders, try to keep some kind of sense in your money matters during this period. SAGITTARIUS: (November23- December 20) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.34.40.33. Lots of talk about travel and many wishes could come true. You might be in the minds of some people and you could hear from them after a long period. Work situations could also improve. CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 9.6.3.2. Lotto Numbers: 9.15.26.34.2.11. New ideas coming up and some of them will be real opportunities for your financial matters should also help things along. If dealing with real estate matters keep your mind sharp and your eyes open. AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 4.6.8.2. Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.40.2.33. Should be a lucky period in which many of your hopes and wishes could come true. Busy time socially and many new people to meet but keep your head above water in your financial matters and do not get carried away with shopping PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.34.40.22. Taking a ticket with an Aquarius fried could turn out to be very lucky for you. Hectic time for most and too much to do and not enough time to do it in. some good news coming up very soon. KERRY K ULKENS PSYCHIC LINE 1300 246 244 VISIT KERRY KULKENS MAGIC SHOP AT 1693 BUR WOOD HWY BELGR AVE PH/FAX 9754 458 7 W WW.KERRYKULKENS. COM.AU Like us on Facebook
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Time for social drink ■ Cindy McLeish, Eildon MLA, is advocating for sporting clubs to open their licensed premises so members and supporters can enjoy a social drink before and after the game and training. Ms McLeish spoke in State Parliament this month, and called on the Minister for Community Sport to pursue this request to allow smaller sporting clubs that don't serve meals to open their bars. "Some smaller sporting clubs do not offer meals or food to accompany beverages, they simply don't have that option or the facilities,” Ms McLeish said. "It is the bar and drink sales that maintain these small income streams and help keep them viable. Without it, they are missing out on essential income." Sporting clubs have struggled as a result of the COVID-19 restrictions and unfortunately smaller clubs that cannot open their primary income source will continue to financially suffer. “Re-opening sporting clubs licensed premises is not only good for the club's viability, it is good for the mental health of its members. This can easily be achieved while responsibly following social distancing. "A lot of the members of these clubs have not been able to turn up to play their sport, to do what they love to do and to be social with their mates. "These clubs just want to open for an hour or two to have a beer, a wine or even a soft drink with members and competitors. "We need to think of the social benefits to communities and individuals that these clubs provide, and the companionship of a drink at the end of the day," Ms McLeish said. Under Parliamentary practice the Minister has 30 days to respond to Ms McLeish's request.
● Cindy McLeish, MLA for Eildon
Pandemic recovery at Whittlesea Cl. ■ Pandemic recovery is the focus of Whittlesea Council’s 2020-21 annual community grants program, which has a new vision to support local groups and clubs continue their vital role in bringing people living in the City of Whittlesea together. Administrator Lydia Wilson said Council had reviewed the existing 10 community grants offered each year and refocused activities towards community relief and recovery from COVID-19 impacts. “The impacts of COVID-19 and social distancing measures has significantly impacted our not-for-profit groups’ ability to deliver new projects, activities and events that are accessible to the wider community,” she said. “Changes to our current grant programs were required to ensure they remain responsive to community needs during the relief and recovery phases of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.”
● Lydia Wilson, Whittlesea Council Council has simplified its current program by developing four new grants to be accessed by not-for-profit groups operating in the City of Whittlesea: Resourcing grant program for the purchase of portable equipment and to pay for essential operating costs. Venue hire subsidy for free access to local venues. Reactivation grants to engage existing members in new
online activities or re-establish previous activities if restrictions allow. Reconnection grants to develop and deliver events and activities that are open to the wider community. Council has also increased its investment in the community grants program by almost $20,000 - from $514,000 (201920) to $533,421. “Our new vision for community grants and increased investment is part of Council’s holistic approach to providing financial support where it is most needed and in areas that will help our community recover from this disruptive pandemic,” Ms Wilson said. Existing community grants that will continue in 2020-21 include Economic Development Grants, Environmental Works Grants, Senior Citizens’ Club Grants and Female Inclusion in Sport Grants. Opening dates for grant applications will be announced soon. - Contributed
Whittlesea Market resumes ■ Whittlesea Monday Market,at the Whittlesea Showgrounds, was set to resume this week on Monday (June 15) from 8 am to 1 pm Hhealth of everyone attending the market was top priority. All stallholders and shoppers were asked to adhere by the regulations of good hygiene,
with all receiving reminders to wash their hands regularly, only cough or sneeze into elbow, if using a tissue - throw away immediately, staying home if theyu are sick or unwell and it is essential that social distancing is observed at all times. Monday Market oirgranisers say they look forward to welcoming everyone back.
Council News $45,000 shared
■ Neighbourhood houses and community groups in Whittlesea municipality have shared in more than $45,000 to help them continue providing important services to the community during COVID-19. Six neighbourhood houses will share in almost $28,000 in emergency relief fundsCreeds Farm Living and Learning Centre, Lalor Living and Learning Centre, Mill Park Community House, Thomastown Neighbourhood House, Whittlesea Community House and Mernda Community House. Whittlesea CityAdministrator Lydia Wilson said Council was pleased to be able to support neighbourhood houses and other grass root organisations that have a huge impact on our community. “We are pleased to support neighbourhood houses and other organisations who have not been able to access support from other levels of government or other funding streams available,” Ms Wilson said. “These organisations are a lifeline to many people living in our community and operate with minimal funding. “The pandemic has hit them hard and they have lost a significant amount of income due to reduced enrolment and other factors. “I am so pleased to see how these organisations have responded by moving their programs online while using the time where people are not able to visit to create new and exciting activities that will help with our community’s recovery.” Mill Park Community House Director Lynne Harris said the financial grant would be used to stay connected with the centre’s 300 members aged 30 to 90 years. “These funds have allowed us to send out care packs each month to our members that includes activities and necessities,” Ms Harris said. “Many of our clients and visitors haven’t seen anyone for several months so they love this kind of contact and a reminder that we are thinking of them.” Whittlesea Council has provided $18,000 in financial grants to the following community groups to provide support. ■ Infinity Church - emergency food relief ■ Countrywide Community Missions- food relief ■ Hope Centre - food hampers ■ Sikh Community Connections - supporting international students and Sikh and Indian communities ■ ADRA - food hampers ■ From us 2 you - helping with fuel, power and work expenses ■ Heavenly Feast Revival Church Australia - food hampers in the Epping/Lalor area ■ Moreland City Council/Rooming House - care packs for people living in rooming houses in the City of Whittlesea. Council has also provided $50,000 to Whittlesea Community Connections, $25,000 to Big Group Hug, and $18,000 to Encompass Care in addition to re-deploying a number of Council staff to this organisation. ■ More information on COVID-19 support is available on Whittlesea Council’s website whittlesea.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
Road contracts
■ Whittlesea Council is accepting rates from companies to form a panel of contractors for the delivery asphalt road resealing works from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023: ■ Boral Resources Victoria. ■ RABS Paving Service. ■ Asphaltech Victoria. Boral Resources Victoria and Asphaltech Victoria will supply asphalt material
Mitchell lookout ■ Changes to the State Government's Growing Suburbs Fund could have significant impacts on Mitchell Shire Council’s growth, with the Government announcing that the total funding available through the initiative is now $25 million - half of what was previously shared between the 10 Interface Councils. ● Let us know your local news. Share details by sending an email to: editor@LocalPaper.com.au
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What The Papers Say Newspaper sold
■ The Heathcote-based McIvor Times has a new owner. McPherson Media Group sold the masthead to Nathan Quilty, a Heathcote local and founder of Community Deals, which has been running in town since 2016. The sale took place in April. - McIvor Times
Organic spray
■ Mansfield Botanic Park was closed to allow for broad leaf weed treatment. Mansfield Shire Mayor, Cr Marg Attley, said the spraying is part of council’s yearround weed management program which is using more organic products. “The product used for broad leaf weeds is Kamba M, which we have been advised is one of the safest to use in public settings. Glyphosate is not a constituent of this product,” Cr Attley said. - Mansfield Courier
Rob remembered
■ It is with great sadness that the Eastern Central District Rifle Association (ECDRA) announces the passing of the club’s president, Robert Chaffe. Rob passed away at Maroondah Hospital on Wednesday, June 3. He had fought his cancer for years and he always maintained an absolute positive attitude. He spent the last week in the hospital maintaining that attitude and fight. He will be greatly missed by all that have had the pleasure of knowing him. - Euroa Gazette
Sign of the times
■ If you have travelled through Healesville on the Maroondah Highway over the past few months, you would have noticed a nice sign wishing a ‘thank you’ to essential service workers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The large sign thanks ICU staff, paramedics, nurses, police, supermarket staff, doctors, delivery drivers, pharmacists and chemists who may be passing through the area on their way to or from work. While the sign has stood for months since the early days of the pandemic in March, Star Mail has now found the person responsible for the kind message. Healesville resident Karen Driscoll was inspired to create the sign to inspire positivity after being stood down from her job and volunteer work in early March. “I lost my job really early on,” she said. “All my volunteering was shut down. I was feeling pretty down - Mountain Views Star Mail
Final rally for courts
■ After more than 110 years, the life of the Bridge tennis courts at Warrandyte, with one of the best views in Melbourne is officially over. The courts were established in 1907 and had been used to varying degrees until they were seconded by VicRoads as a worksite during the recent bridge redevelopment. Rallies by the River, a book produced by Judy Green and Keith Wilson in 2007 to celebrate the centenary , notes that: “In September 1907 ‘with valuable assistance from the Progressive Association’ the land was gazetted by the Government to be used for ‘public purposes’”. The courts were built by volunteers and opened in May 1908, “to celebrate the occasion ‘a large number of members assembled and some very enjoyable games were played’”. - Warrandyte Diary
Centre underway
■ Construction has begun on a new shopping centre which will open at the northern end of Kilmore early next year. Kilmore Village will bring a Woolworths, BWS, pharmacy and 8-10 specialty stores to the town. - North Central Review
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Virus restrictions ease ■ Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced some easing of Coronaviorus restrictions from 11.59pm Sunday (June 21). “In recent weeks we’ve laid out our state’s careful plan for the gradual easing of restrictions. A cautious and considered approach that has relied on data to help guide our decisions. “Because of the progress we’ve made – and the evidence base we’ve built – I can confirm those proposed changes will go ahead. It also means we’re able to bring forward a number of other changes too. “From 11:59pm on June 21, libraries, community centres and halls will be able to open to 50 people. Religious ceremonies can also increase to 50. “From next Monday, pubs and clubs will be able to host up to 50 seated patrons, with no requirement to purchase a meal with your drink, however you’ll need to give your contact details and table service restrictions will still apply. “And from July 20, TABs will band electronic gaming areas at pubs, clubs and the casino will be reopened with strict distancing, cleaning and hygiene requirements. “Recognising the lower rate of transmission amongst younger people, all sports training and competition will resume for those 18 and under. Non-contact sports competition can also begin across every age group. “Indoor sports centres and physical recreation spaces like gyms will be able to open to 20 people per space, with a cap of up to 10 per group for those over the age of 18. “Local footy teams, soccer clubs and other contact sports will be able to resume training for over 18s from July 13. “And from July 20, full competition can begin too. Supporting this gradual return to sport, clubs and community facilities will also be able to reopen their changerooms. “The same will apply to holiday accommodation and camping sites, with communal spaces like showers and kitchens soon to be available to visitors. “In line with our previously proposed changes, and from 11:59pm on June 21, restaurants and cafes will also be able to increase the number of patrons to 50. “Cinemas, concert venues, theatres and auditoriums can open, also with up to 50 people per space. “The same increased limit will apply to our galleries, museums and amusement parks. “And from June 22, ski season and ski accommodation will also open. “As always, timing on any future changes
● Daniel Andrews remains subject to the advice of our Chief Health Officer. “Because as far as we’ve come – it’s not over yet. And for every small step we take, our own personal responsibility grows. “It’s why we’re asking Victorians: keep washing your hands. Keep maintaining your distance. Download COVIDSafe. “And if you can keep working from home – you must do that too. “We still want to limit the number of people moving around our state and help protect those who do have to go to the workplace. “We’re also asking Victorians to keep getting tested. “We’ve been able to make these changes because testing gives us the insight and information we need. “In fact, if Victoria was its own nation, our testing rates would be amongst the highest in the world. “But we can’t afford a backwards step. These changes – and any further that follow – must be determined in accordance with the data. “That's why, in addition to ongoing testing, we’re stepping-up our targeted testing too. Zeroing in on communities with low testing rates or high case numbers. “If you have symptoms, no matter how mild, you must get tested. Because we all have a part to play. And it’s up to all of us to make this work,” MrAndrews said.
inally named White Sea. The Hume and Hovell expedition took place in 1824. Powers in Sydney wanted a route to settle the Westernport region, and so on October 3, 1824, the pair, and six convicts headed south. By early December they reached the local area, naming King Parrot Creek, Sunday Creek and Mt Disappointment, from where they had hoped to get a view of their goal.
Oops, we’ll have another vote ■ Arguing Nillumbik Shire Councillors could not agree on the 2020-21 annual budget at its meeting held last week (Tues., June 9). Mayor Cr Karen Egan declared the budget motion lost after a 3-4 split vote. For the budget to go ahead were: Cr Bruce Ranken, Cr Karen Egan and Cr Peter Clarke. Against: Cr Peter Perkins, Cr Jane Ashton, Cr John Dumaresq and Cr Grant Brooker. Cr Peter Clarke and Cr Bruce Ranken moved hat the Budget considerations be deferred until the State and Federal Budgets had been handed down. Nillumbik Shire Chief Executive Officer Carl Cowie advised the meeting that the time period Council had been given by the State Government to finalise the budget is the end of August whereas State and Federal Budgets are
Saturday football
■ The Yea footballers motored to Thornton on Saturday, and met the Thornton team for the first time this season, Thornton had great difficulty in putting a team into the field, and at the commencement played with twelve men, Yea had a strong team, and experienced no difficulty in defeat.ing their opponents by 60 pointse, Yea is now the only undefeated team in the competition. Bar accidents, the play off will be between them and the Weir. The final score was: Yea ........................................................ 10.8 Thornton .. ...............................................1 2 Goal kickers for Yea - Stephens (4), L. Forbes (4), Thorley, Franklin The Weir had an easy win against Yarck. The final score was TheWeir ................................................11 15 Yarck ....................................................... 5 9 Alexandra had a bye,
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Mt Disappointment name change? ■ There has been chatter about changing the name of Mont Disappointment, near Flowerdale, after the successful search for teenager Will Callaghan last week. Local legend has it that Mt Dissapointment was so named by Hume and Hovell because due to fog, they were unable to see the sea as they had expected from that high altitude. Some even say that Whittlesea was orig-
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■ The annual meeting of members, convened for 5th June, was not very well attended - the wet, cold day probably militating against the attendance. There were present Messrs Bryden (in the chair), O'Neill, Tomlinson, Lade, O'Donoghue, E. Clarke, Zwar, Cushen, Hunt, J. J. Ryan (acting secretary), Good, F. Butler. The minutes of previous yearly meeting were taken as read, and confirmed on motion of Messrs Lade and Zwar. Mr Ryan said he had forgotten to have the annual balance-sheet printed and circulated before now. The printed copies were however on the table to day, and on being read showing an indebtedness of £104 8s 3d.
Dindi telephones
■ Some consideratle time ago information was sought as to the possibility of securing telephone com.munication from Murrindindi to Yea. Mr R, Cook, M,H,R., who has conducted negotiations since his election, has now forwarded a letter received by him from the Postmaster.General's department, in which it is stated that the proposal is approved of, the approximate cost being bout £112, of which the department will provide 75 per cent., the other 25 per cent, to be found by the residents. It is further stated that the department is prepared to accept the 25 per cent, either in poles, labor or money. A meeting of residents of Murrindindi is to be held in the Woodbourne State Sohool on Saturday night next, at 8 o'clock, to discuss matters.
Kilmore v College
■ Under perfect weather conditions the above teams met for thee first time this season on the college grounds. Notwithstanding the heavy rain that had fallen during the week the ground was in. good order for .football. The College had the faster team, and it may safely be said that before the season is out they, will work their way up into the final, This being their first match they seemed to be out of touch. A slight wind was blowing towards the south goal, and winning the toss the Collegians elected to kick that way. Good football was played, and handball was a feature of the. game. At quarter time the scores were evel, 1 goal 1 behind each, but after the second quarter Kilmore were never headed and finished up easy winners, the final scores being Kilmore, 7 goals 14 behinds ; College, 2 goals 9 behinds..
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in October. In light of the advice given above by Mr Cowie, CrClarke amended his motion, which was carried: “That the matter of the Budget be deferred for consideration at the June Ordinary Council Meeting.”
■ Cr Neill reported inspecting Mr Burns.wool scouring works. No water is going into the creek at the present time, Cr. Petch said the slimey matter referred to in the report came from up stream. There was water taken for analysis by an officer of the Board, and it was decided to write to the Department fora report of same.
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■ Murrindindi Shire Council is on the hunt for tradespeople including painters, plumbers, electricians, glaziers, flooresr and window cleaners. The Council is establishing a panel of suppliers to provide maintenance, programmed works, emergency works and approved capital works within the Shire. The current panel contract expires in November. The Council says it is committed to supporting local suppliers and encourage suitably-qualified contractors to submit a tender bid. The specification and tender documents can be downloaded from the e-tender portal at www.tendersearch.com.au/ murrindindi Tender responses must be lodged through the e-tendering portal by 3pm on Monday, July 13.
Live streamed
■ A special meeting of Murrindindi Shire Council was held by videoconferencing last Wednesday (June 10). The proceedings were live streamed for public viewing. Those present were Councillors L. Dunscombe (Chair), M. Rae, R. Bowles, J. Ashe, C. Bisset, E. Lording and S. McAulay. Also in attendance were Craig Lloyd, Chief Executive Officer; Michael Chesworth, Director Corporate and Shared Services; Shivaun Brown, Director Community Engagement; Vito Albicini, Director Assets and Development; Tara Carter, Manager Governance and Risk; and Graham Haylock, Manager Business Services. The Annual Budget is due to be adopted at the ordinary meeting of Council due to be held on Wednesday, June 24 at Alexandra.
Limestone speaker
■ Local resident Di Miller spoke at the Murrindindi Shire Council special meeting to her submission regarding the inclusion of the sealing of Cheviot Rd, Limestone in the 2020-21 Budget.
NOBODY BEATS BEERS
■ Yea man Neil Beer’s Holden dealership in Seymour was in the national spotlight last week in a report on the ABC. Mr Beer was featured in a story about Holden dealers seeking compensation from General Motors for the sudden move to stop selling cars in Australia. Reporter Andrew Robinson filed a report that said Mr Beer, who has been a Holden dealer for the best part of half a century, was betting on a bright future with General Motors. In the past 12 months, Mr Beer invested more than $700,000 to improve his dealership at Seymour. “We were intending to remain a Holden dealer and that was certainly our understanding that would be the case," Mr Beer told the ABC. Reeling from Holden's shock announcement in February that it was pulling out of Australia, Neil Beer said many dealers feel they are being short-changed by a low ball compensation offer of $1500 per car. "After the number of years we've been in business, I am sure that if we had put the dealership on the market 12 months, two years ago, the goodwill factor would be far in excess of what's being offered," he argued. Dealers want more than $6000 a car - four times what's on the table - but Holden has refused and last week, a Federal Court judge acting as a mediator tried to help the two sides reach a compromise. Holden's Interim Managing Director Kristian Aquilina said that based on sales figures from the last few years, the offer is generous. "Last year, a Holden dealer made a loss of around $600 per car for every new Holden they sold, which isn't great," Mr Aquilina responded. "Our offer to them is $1500." However, what has also angered Austra-
Opportunity knocks ■ Tania Maxwell, MLC for the Northern Region (Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party) says that the COVID-19 recovery period is full of opportunity. “The pandemic pushed us into an unprecedented hibernation, and with the easing of restrictions people and businesses are now starting to slowly reemerge with a mixed sense of relief and trepidation. “While we have flattened the pandemic curve in this country, the economies of our regional areas are facing devastating hardship and a long recovery, in particular those hit by the bushfires of last summer. “Regional areas have faced a $3.8 billion reduction in tourist income. Tourism North East report more than $600 million lost so far this year. “There is no doubt it has been a shocker, and the stress in these communities is naturally very high,” Ms Maxwell said. ■ Turn To Page 00
● Neil Beer as President of the Rotary Club of Yea, 1992.
Local People ‘I know about racism’: local MP
● Neil Beer at Seymour Expo 2020 lian dealers is that their counterparts in New Zealand are being given two-thirds more $2500 for every car. Again, Holden is standing its ground. "When it comes to looking at the New Zealand business, it's just a fact that they were a far more profitable network of dealers and, as such, their amount is different," said Mr Aquilina. "The formula we used for New Zealand dealers is the same one we applied in Australia." Holden dealers wasted millions on upgrades There are nearly 200 dealerships across the country and many, like Neil Beer's, have invested big money, in some cases running into the millions. Neil Beer recently spent $700,000 upgrading his Holden dealership. Some Holden showrooms are now sitting empty. Holden said it is also compensating dealers for any upgrades. On that subject, Holden's Kristian Aquilina makes the point that 90 per cent of Holden dealers also sell other makes of cars, so their dealerships will still be in use. Holden is also offering five years of guaranteed servicing and parts, which it argues is where dealers make their profit. It added that it is open to negotiating on any other special circumstances. Holden sales have plummeted to just 43,000 vehicles in 2019. "Australian taxpayers put billions into this multinational company and they let the brand just wither away," Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on February 17. Holden is breaking a franchise agreement that still had two-and-a-half years to run and many dealers say its attitude to compensation has made a bad situation worse. "They are being led along by a legal firm that seems hell-bent on wanting to take this through the courts and make this a protracted dispute to only serve the benefit of a lawyers' picnic," argued Mr Aquilina. - ABC
● Craig Ondarchie MLC ■ Craig Ondarchie, Northern Metropolitan MLC (Liberal), has told State Parliament that he knows about racism. “On May 25 George Floyd, a 46-yearold American black man, died in Minneapolis after a white police officer pressed his knee to Floyd’s neck for almost nine minutes while Floyd was handcuffed, face down on the ground,” Mr Ondarchie said. “Floyd was a father of two daughters. His tragic death has rightly brought to the surface a worldwide condemnation of racism. “I know about racism. Of Sri Lankan parents, I grew up as the only semi-darkskinned kid in a very white classroom. I grew up being called Choco or Nigger Boy every single day at school, and it really hurt. “Racism has been around for a long, long time. My kids were subjected to it at school, and more than anything that really hurt me, and I deeply apologise to my children that they were subjected to that. “Racism has no place in our lives—not now, not ever. I am honoured and blessed to represent probably the most multicultural electorate in the nation, with so many wonderful people from our First Australians to our Italian, Greek, Indian, Macedonian, Maltese, Pakistani, Chinese, Sri Lankan, Lebanese, Turkish, Iraqi, Iranian and African people, and so many more—a fantastic, diverse, amazing, beautiful region. “These communities have all encountered racism, and it is totally unacceptable. I stand with them against this hideous curse. “It is not acceptable to vilify any person for their race, their religion, their heritage, their gender, their sexuality or their lifestyle. “I call on all MPs to use their platforms to say no to racism, to call out racists, to condemn them,” Mr Ondarchie said. ■ Turn To Page 00
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● Steve Ripper of Things of Sand and Stone, Narbethong.
● Lisa Zanoni of Buxton Bait and Tackle.
● Ray Goss of Taggerty General Store.
● Matilda Walker at Alexandra Newsagency and Lotto.
● Adam Johnson at Cafe Alex, Alexandra.
● Ian Board at Alexandra Garden Centre.
● Chrissy Anderson at Gift Shop, Grant St, Alexandra.
● Angelique Johnson at Full Bloom, Alexandra.
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Locals contribute to Budget ■ Members of the Murrindindi Shire have their say about the 2020-21 Budget due to be adopted by the Council at its meeting scheduled for Wednesday next week (June 24). Eight submissions were received: Request for Council to seal Grandview Cres, Kinglake. The submitter said residents were already paying high rates and living on a dirt road. Request for Council to seal Buxton Rise, Buxton The submitter argued that the unsealed section is about 250-300 metres long and sits between sealed sections of about 150 – 200 metres at each end Each year the unsealed section is spread with new gravel and each winter or during heavy summer rains the surface washes to form deep ruts In the dry of summer the road becomes a dusty stretch. Sealing the unsealed section would be better value than having to resurface the same on an annual or twice yearly basis In support of Submission 2 - request for Council to seal Buxton Rise, Buxton The citizen felt it is dangerous when the corrosion causes ruts in the road - motorists tend to drive on the wrong side to avoid damaging run-flat tyres if they hit it hard. When walking along the road, other cars do the same thing and could end up getting hit as the dust in the summer not only blocks views, they wear it. The citizen’s car is constantly dirty from the dust in the summer and the mud splashes in the winter. The resident pays high enough rates . The rates only cover their waste disposal, as they don’t even have street lights. Request for funding for Lake Eildon Master Plan The submitter had noticed that has been no funds allocated to any aspects of the Lake Eildon Master Plan. They thought in a post COVID-19 world, Mansfield would be actively promoting local tourism to encourage economic activity in the area The subnmitter had recently purchased a property in the shire and was hoping to develop it for tourist-related activities It would be a good idea to start aspects of this plan while the government is incentivising jobs and handing out funds Aspects of the masterplan include the sealing of roads in the Skyline Rd tourist precinct and the sewerage system investment. The Plan could provide a much needed boost to jobs short term and promote economic growth through implementation of the masterplan long term Request to finish or rebuild the bridge across the Yea River at Glenburn The present structure is about 40 years old The alignment could be better, it is only one lane wide although they have had people try to pass them on it. The bridge is frighteningly dangerous, “just count the skid marks”. The traffic density has increased manyfold since the bridge was started, indeed the flow of tradespeople over it, at morning and evening peaks, is considerable. It is well worth a traffic count being conducted If it is decided to merely build the extra lane the piles are already there, waiting. The submitter believes additional concrete beams were taken away years ago for other works. This bridge, previously called Draper’s Bridge, after a Glenburn pioneering family, serves quite a large catchment including Glenburn and the Melba Highway hence Melbourne and Yea, Alexandra and places north on one side and Break-o’-Day Road. On the western side the road serves not only Break-o’-Day Road and Wall’s Road,
● Murrindindi Shire Council. Back row: Cr Bec Bowles, Cr Leigh Dunscombe (Mayor), Cr Eric Lording, Cr Jackier Ashe, Cr Margaret Rae. Front row: Cr Sandice McAulay, Cr Charlie Bisset. File Photo: Ash Long, 2016. Fanning’s Road and Break-o’-Day areas but signs, there are many “near misses”, as eviis used by residents of Flowerdale, Strath denced by the braking skid marks on the road. Creek, Hazeldene, Junction Hill, Spring The bridge needs to be widened and reValley and some other areas for personal and aligned to provide for better sighting of apcommercial traffic. proaching traffic. Examples of the commercial traffic are the Work should be carried out in conjunction large quantities of gravel transported and the with the reconfiguration of Break-O’-Day large number of log trucks carting both hard- Road intersection with Melba Highway. wood and pine in season. The submitter urges Council to address the Request to upgrade the single lane anomaly of the Break-O’-Day Road Bridge bridge on Break O’Day Road across the and to work closely with Regional Roads Yea River Victoria to improve the intersection of Melba Break-O-Day Road is an arterial road serv- Highway with Break-O’-Day Road. ing residents and businesses of the eastern Request the sealing of Cheviot Road suburbs of Melbourne wishing to access Limestone be considered by Council beBroadford and the Hume Freeway, as well fore the Annual Budget is adopted in its as local and regional residents. final form. A Council Bridge Repair and ReplaceRequest to install safety lighting at the ment Program was developed in approxi- Extons Road/Kinglake-Whittlesea Road ‘T’ mately 2006 and appears to have used a rank- intersection ing system which considered only load limits The "T" intersection of Extons Rd with the and did not take in consideration the volume Kinglake-Whittlesea Rd is a death trap, said of traffic, use and safety of road users. the submitter. The Break-O’-Day Road Bridge was not There is no street lighting at this intersecincluded in that Program tion other than a single Fairy Light suspended More recent advice from Council is that in mid-air and too small to be observed by the bridge is in good condition and does not passing traffic and which disappears entirely warrant work. in the daily fog. This analysis does not acknowledge the staThe lighting is required at that intersection tus of the road as an arterial road. Visitors to and on Extons Rd to help parents deliver their the area do not expect to come across a single children safely to the Middle Kinglake Prilane bridge with poor sight distance to vehicles mary School and also to help occupiers of travelling from the west. the Community Centre as well as visitors to In spite of adequate advisory and statutory the Kinglake Football Ground.
Hit for Eltham tennis ■ Tennis is set to be an even bigger hit in Nillumbik Shire with the construction of three new multi-sport courts at the Eltham Tennis Club in Andrew Park. The $1.4 million project is being delivered by Nillumbik Shire Council in partnership with the Victorian Government and is being funded with a grant from the Growing Suburbs Fund through the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. Three new multi-sport courts will be constructed in addition to the seven already at the club. The new all-abilities courts will be used for tennis and futsal. Mayor Cr Karen Egan said the project was a great boost for sport in the Shire. “Our residents already participate in sports such as tennis at a higher rate than the Melbourne average and this will only help increase access to sport, improving the health and wellbeing of our community,” Cr Egan said. “Importantly, these courts will be for people
of all abilities, providing more opportunities for people with a disability.” The Eltham Tennis Club has more than 400 members with 80 junior members. “Prior to COVID-19, the club was forced to hire external courts out of the Shire including Warrandyte and East Doncaster for its junior competition on Saturday mornings,” Cr Egan said. “Access to quality local facilities like this will encourage more of our young people to take up sports such as tennis and futsal and help the club increase its membership.” Edendale Ward Councillor John Dumaresq said the club was a great part of the Nillumbik community. “I am pleased that Nillumbik Shire has received a substantial grant towards an upgrade to the club’s facilities,” Cr Dumaresq said. “On behalf of the community I would like to thank the State Government and Eltham MP Vicki Ward for their continued support of sport in the Shire.”
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MLC on racism “I want to thank those who have educated me more about our diverse communities, in particular my friend Wurundjeri elder Aunty Georgina Nicholson and my son’s partner, Caitlin, who through their indigenous backgrounds have both taught me so much about our First Peoples,” Mr Ondarchie said. “We must better represent the diversity of modern Victoria. As the only multicultural member of the state parliamentary Liberal Party, I call my own members to preselect candidates who represent modern-day Victoria by race, by gender, by faith. “To all MPs, I beg of you: please condemn racism. Please speak out in defence of our diverse communities. Please listen to them, and please learn from them. Black lives matter,” Mr Ondarchie said. ● From Page 14
Opportunity time
■ Ms Maxwell said: “As we work towards the economic recovery from the global pandemic, we need to remember the community is already suffering from the bushfires and to ensure support is delivered to them without delay. “In the face of adversity our regional communities always rally, and they have done so again through this pandemic. “In my virtual meetings with councils, businesses and individuals, this is demonstrated time and again. “I commend our regional councils, local businesses and residents, young and old, for working together to help each other during this pandemic. “I thank local hospitals and their staff, teachers, and emergency and essential workers. “I thank parents and children for learning from home, many of them while also working from home. “I commend businesses who have pivoted to a new way of operating in order to keep their doors ajar and people employed. “In many workplaces the pandemic has paved a new way of operating ... showing them in many instances you can productively work from anywhere. “This is a great opportunity for regional areas and an even greater opportunity for people living in metropolitan areas,” Ms Maxwell said.
IGS Pyjama Party
■ Ivanhoe Grammar School Plenty Campus Year 12 students will be having an Isolation Pyjama themed Casual Dress Day for on Friday (June 19) to celebrate their efforts with home-based learning Their commemorative Isograds pennants will be presented on this special day.
Leadership group
■ The Murrindindi Leadership Program 2020 is calling for young people aged 12 24. Organisers say this is an opportunity for personal development while connecting with peers and community. Places are strictly limited, so applications are souight now for this free program. Email and expolain what would like to achieve personally and within your community through participating in the program youth@murrindindi.vic.gov.au The program is supported by the Victorian Government through Engage. All activities will be delivered in accordance with COVID-19 safety guidelines.
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Wendy Lovell quotes Banjo Paterson
■ Wendy Lovell, Northern Region MLC, has spoken about the removal of wild horses from the mountain country. In Parliament this month Ms Lovell moved “that this house calls on the Andrews Labor government to cease its plan for the broadscale shooting of brumbies in Victorian national parks. “I quote: There was movement at the station, for the word had passed around That the colt from old Regret had got away, And had joined the wild bush horses—he was worth a thousand pound, So all the cracks had gathered to the fray. “There would not be a single Australian who would not instantly recognise those few ines by Banjo Paterson. “And like a verse from another of A.B. Paterson’s masterpieces, Waltzing Matilda, or a few lines from Dorothea Mackellar’s My Country or the chorus from Bruce Woodley’s I Am Australian, these few words stir a feeling of pride and patriotism n the heart of every Australian. “And who can ever forget the sight of that one stockman riding into a darkened stadium? The spotlight follows him at a gallop to the centre of an arena in front of 110,000 people and a viewing audience of more than 3.5 bilion from across the globe. “He stops. The horse, perhaps appropriately named Ammo, rears on command and the rider cracks his stockwhip. “Some 120 others on horseback, wearing Akubras and Driza-Bones, join him to open the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games as the theme music from the movie The Man from Snowy River echoes around the world. “It is an image of Australia that we chose to portray as a vision of our country to the
● Wendy Lovell MLC world as we opened the Sydney Olympic Games. It is our history; it is our culture. And yet it is the same history and culture that the Andrews Labor Government seeks to cleanse from our story in a high plains bloodbath. “There are many members in this chamber who will have differing views on whether brumbies should remain in our national parks, but that is not what this motion seeks to debate. “This motion is not about whether you support retaining brumbies in the national parks or whether you support removing them. “It is not an environmental motion. This motion simply focuses on preserving the lives and the breed of the Australian brumby. “The brumbies that roam free in our bush
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environments are the only remaining genetically true brumbies, which were mustered and driven to the Wodonga Waler sales up until 1919, and are of the same bloodline that served as our equine soldiers as part of the remount for the First Australian Imperial Force’s mounted infantry, the Light Horse. “Legislation in New South Wales protects the brumby on cultural and heritage grounds, and that makes a great deal of sense. “The brumbies are a unique breed, and we should be preserving their species, not aiming to destroy it by shooting every last remaining brumby. “In commencing a broadscale shoot of brumbies in Victorian national parks this government has once again broken its word. “In 2018 the government and Parks Victoria published their feral horse strategic action plan 2018–2021. “Under the heading ‘Shooting (free ranging horses)’ on page 22, the strategy says: “… community consultation has revealed a polarized perception of the technique with limited public support”. It goes on to say: “To date, ground or aerial shooting has not been used to remove free-ranging feral horses by public land managers in Victoria due to public perceptions and preference for passive techniques such as trapping.” “Further—remember, this is under the heading ‘Shooting (free ranging horses)’—it says shooting: “Will not be used to control free-ranging feral horses.” “It then commits: “In year three of this plan an evaluation of the success or otherwise of trapping and other capture methods will commence. “If results demonstrate that the use of additional techniques may be required to achieve adequate protection of the environment from feral horses, further public consultation and dialogue will be undertaken on techniques such as shooting of free-range animals. Ms Lovell said: “Just to repeat, it says that if it is necessary to have further protection, further public consultation and dialogue will be undertaken on techniques such as shooting of free-range animals. “People feel they have been lied to with a plan that says these horses would be rehomed, mustered and trapped and that shooting would only happen if all else fails and that it would only happen after consultation and engagement. “But here we are: the Andrews government and Parks Victoria want to shoot brumbies and, bang, they just start shooting, without the promised consultation and before the evaluation promised to be undertaken in year three of the plan has even taken place. “We on this side of the house recognise that exotic species need to be managed. “We recognise that control systems need to be put in place. “But this night-time thermal imaging slaughter is no-one’s idea of a solution to this issue. “This is a government that, having presented its plan to the wider community to muster, rehome and relocate these wild horses, now chooses to shoot them en masse to eradicate their very existence and to cleanse our history, and this side of the house is calling for this to stop. “Our wish is echoed by hundreds and thousands of Victorians who have signed petitions, responded to social media and are calling for reason,” Ms Lovell said. Our immediate wish is the cessation of any shooting of brumbies. Our long-term wish is that we work together to enshrine the legacy that is carried by these horses for generations to come. “My wish is for a truly independent assess-
ment of brumby populations, particularly in the light of the summer inferno that destroyed so much of their habitat and their numbers. “Following the fires, Lewis Benedetti, a horse wrangler and brumby breaker, came across the remains of three horses huddled together in an ashen reminder of the ferocity of the summer bushfires. “It is estimated that about a billion animals died in last summer’s bushfires, and we know some of those animals were brumbies. “Any reasonable authority has to admit that any estimates of populations of animals, particularly in country that was most affected by the fires, are no longer relevant. “For any consensus on the future of controls of the brumby we would argue that an independent body must be engaged to review the numbers and the science behind these decisions. “Another wish is for genuine consultation. Parks Victoria have been exposed for a failure to consult, a failure to understand the impact of the exponential growth of deer in the High Country, a failure to understand the High Country ecology and mismanaging this country as part of their ‘lock up and throw away the key’ mantra. “Those who live, love and breathe the land where brumbies roam also know the country and the activities that damage that land. “They will tell you that it is the deer and pig populations that are out of control. They will tell you it is the deer who are the real threat. “It is the deer who are turning the moss beds into wallows. It is the deer who are posing a threat to motorists. It is the deer who are removing the bark from the snow gums— not the brumbies, the deer. “Parks Victoria rhetoric is that by removing these horses the land will return to its native state. “It is a fallacy that ignores other exotic species, not just deer but pigs, foxes, rabbits and wild dogs. “And in fact a constituent wrote to a colleague of mine, Bill Tilley, pointing out that the other things that are not native and are up there are deer, pigs, cats, dogs, foxes, rabbits, goats, hares, mice, rats, European wasps, honey bees, earwigs, blackbirds, starlings, sparrows, myna birds, trout, carp, snails, slugs, blackberries, briar thistles, broom, willow, dock, St John’s wort, huts, treated pine poles, rubber mats on walking tracks, signs, bitumen roads, dirt roads, man-made dams, aqueducts, powerlines, bike tracks, cement, plastic culverts, steel gates, white man, four-wheel drives and bikes. “It is a fallacy to suggest that Parks Victoria can walk away from this country and leave the management to Mother Nature. “However, as I said, this motion we have before us today is not actually about the environment, nor is it about whether brumbies should remain in the national parks or be preserved in other areas. “So I ask all members of this chamber to put aside their personal views on whether brumbies should remain in national parks, because that is not what the motion calls for, and I ask you to vote purely on the animal welfare and preservation merits of this motion, which aims to protect a breed of horse from being eradicated. “The motion is simple. It is about stopping the broadscale shooting of brumbies so that we can all work together to find a solution that includes protecting the bloodline and the breed of horse that is the Australian brumby. “And to do this we need a truly independent review of brumby numbers and genuine consultation with the community. “I urge all members of the chamber who care about animal welfare and the preservation of animal breeds to support this motion.”
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■ To help curb the spread of COVID-19, the National Theatre in St Kilda has been closed since March and is now waiting to hear when audiences can return to take their seats and watch their favourite performers. A letter from CEO Peter McCoy and Chair Susan Thacore reminds audiences of past live shows enjoyed on the National Theatre stage, and points out that it's likely an artist from every country in the world has performed there. Whilst eager to reopen the National Theatre doors and welcome back patrons, the letter points out the Theatre is now under financial pressure. "As a not-for-profit organisation, during 'normal times' we keep our company running by presenting shows and selling tickets. “The National Theatre receives no government funding and yet nine decades after first opening its doors, endures as a magnificent performance venue; loved by many, affordable, accessible and proudly committed to values of diversity, inclusiveness and community participation." The National Theatre is requesting financial support. "Every dollar makes a difference and all donations over $2 are tax-deductible.” For further details visit https:// nationaltheatre.org.au/donations/ - Cheryl Threadgold
New collective
■ Independent St Kilda-based theatre company Theatre Works has initiated a new creative writing collective titled 'She Writes'. The program will nurture a wealth of talented female playwrights, provide creative support, industry support and financial support for writers, ensuring some dynamic, relevant performance scripts to reflect the current extraordinary times. It is planned these works will be ready to mount when the theatre becomes active again. In partnership with the Victorian College for the Arts, this program offers vital connections to sustain artists throughout the pandemic and grows important relationships for future collaborations and career development. Some $20,000 is needed to be raised to help bring this program to life. She Writes will nurture talented female writers from diverse backgrounds, allow female writers to redefine themselves in the public space, constructing and controlling their own representation and provide connection to a community or peers and professionals, breaking down the isolation created by the pandemic and providing scaffolded networking opportunities. The program will also alleviate the financial hardship currently being experienced by artists. For further details visit https:// www.theatreworks.org.au/she-writes/ - Cheryl Threadgold
Review: Walk
■ There is a sense of Irish lyricism in the words of Enda Walsh’s Walk, a short monologue of a child recounting a stroll down a local road. Captured are the trivial things; her father’s jacket, the picking of raspberries, a freezing rivulet. These are the familiar delights of home that give recognizable substance to one’s world. Zara Devlin’s delivery, without overstatement, captures the joy such things hold – taking a walk in her mother’s slippers. The performance is rich with the pleasure that a sense of place can provide an individual. Part poetry, part performance, this monologue in the Dear Ireland series from the Abbey Theatre is short and linear. Even though there is a digital distance between performer and audience, the intimacy of an individual talking directly to camera transcends the apparent disconnection one might have when viewing on-line. Devlin’s warmth as the character and her ability to believably deliver Walsh’s lines makes for a very personal performance. The constraints of lockdown and isolation have not diminished the ability of authors and actors to practice their craft. Look up the Dear Ireland series on YouTube and take your pick of short performances to punctuate a spare 15 minutes of your day. - Review by David McLean
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020
WUKKAS ON THE WEB ■ Songwriter and performer Cousin Tara presents her suburban glam cabaret Wukkas on the Web at 7pm on Wednesday, June 24 in her first full-length digital event. This one-hour of musical comedy cabaret aims to capture the heart of suburban Australian anxiety, with original songs and 'mad witch energy'. Cousin Tara(aka Tara Leigh Dowler) is ready to emerge from her cabaret cocoon, asking her audience: "Can I ever be anxiety-free, while the world is eating itself and me?" Referring to Wukkas on the Web, Dowler says "I'm so grateful to the City of Melbourne for the opportunity to give this important show a life on screen. Wukkas is a heartening and hilarious communion for all those anxious bugs still itching to make a difference.” Wukkas on the Web can be seen on: Wednesday June 24 at 7pm. Duration: 60 minutes Cost: Pay What You Feel at Wukkas MICF Donation Page Location: Tara Leigh Dowler on Youtube
● Tara Leigh Dowler. Photo: Alexis Desaulniers-Lea
Rehearsals at Burwood ■ The Playhouse Players have rescheduled their production of No Time On by Graeme Forsyth for mid-October performances, with rehearsals commencing on July 18 at the Rentoul Theatre, 16 Livingstone Close, Burwood. No Time On is set in 2006. The Gilgerie Football Club hasn’t won a premiership for 28 years, the town has seen the Shire Offices move away and the main stay Gilgerie Fertiliser Factory has closed for economic reasons. A premiership will boost the town’s morale as prominent local businessman Wally Carter is looking to entice legendary coach Shark Bateman as playing Coach. The cast of two females and six males includes: ■ Shark Bateman, 30s, athletic ■ Barbie Bateman, late 20s early 30s ■ Wally Carlisle, 40s, over confident with ego, local pub owner ■ Crystal Carlisle,19-22, daughter who spends a lot of time at the Clubrooms and helps at the Pub ■ Billy Glass, 21, athletic footballer, very helpful ■ ‘Crayfish’ Fisher,late 30’s early 40’s, newspaper sports writer. ■ ‘Silic’ Hunt, 30s, has played for years and is now Reserves playing coach. ■ ‘Nine Times’ Noonan, mature, 60’s+, Holds up the bar, is a past club legend and is trainer Director Graeme McCoubrie says: "The current COVID-19 virus has made considerable
changes to our daily lives, and while we all work together in meeting the many personal and community restrictions that are necessary to contain and keep under control and so allowing us to return to normality in coming months.” Auditions will be held on Saturday, June 27 from 2pm and Saturday, July 4 from 2pm at the Rentoul Theatre, Burwood. To save auditionees extended waiting time, four attendees will be scheduled at a time for each 30 minute segment. Auditionees are requested to assist in scheduling by referring to the following listing and respond by emailing their preferred time. This will then be confirmed, or an alternative time suggested. should the number exceed four for any segment Day 1, Saturday, June 27 SegmentA - 2pm – 2.30pm Segment B - 2.30pm – 3pm Segment C - 3pm - 3.30pm Segment D - 3.30pm – 4pm Segment E - 4pm – 4.30pm Day 2, Saturday, July 4 Segment F - 2pm – 2.30pm Segment G - 2.30pm – 3pm Segment H - 3pm - 3.30pm Segment I - 3.30pm – 4pm Segment J - 4pm – 4.30pm Auditionees are invited to respond as soon as practical to playhouseplayers@hotmail.com, stating preferred time. - Cheryl Threadgold
Russel replaces Burnso ■ Business identity Russel Howcroft will join the top-rating 3AW Breakfast program. Howcroft, best known for his role as a panellist on the long-running ABC series Gruen, will team with Ross Stevenson on Melbourne’s No. 1 radio show from Monday, August 3. His appointment will follow John Burns’s retirement after his 75th birthday next month, as announced last year. Howcroft developed a love for radio when he filled in on 3AW’s Weekend Break program
in 2011 and is excited about his latest career move. Tom Malone, Managing Director of Nine Radio, welcomed Howcroft to the 3AW team. “Russ embodies the spirit of what 3AW Breakfast is all about,” Malone said. “He loves Melbourne. He loves footy. He loves telling stories. And he has a long-held ambition for radio. I know that his zest for life and passion for thought-provoking conversation will resonate with our loyal listeners, while also introducing a new audience to 3AW.”
● Josephine Moon ■ Being able to combine two passions into making a living would be many people's idea of bliss. Author Josephine Moon managed to do just that and the result is her new novel The Cake Maker's Wish. As a self-confessed foodie, Josephine has written a book about life, love, family and the pleasures of gorgeous food. Her protagonist is passionate cake maker Olivia, a single mum with a son called Darcy. Olivia takes a leap of faith in uprooting their lives in Tasmania for the Cotswolds in England, to take part in a project designed to save traditional village life. So she establishes a cake shop called Rambling Rose, and the book follows her adventures and ups and downs as she gives her all to make this idea work. Josephine the foodie has won prizes in shows for her jam and her Persian love cake, which makes an appearance in the novel. Naturally, writing a book like this takes practical research, something that Josephine feels changed her own life. "It's made me a better cook.My kitchen is now stocked with better equipment and I have skills in cake decorating that I didn't have before, and I even entered my Persian love cake into my first country show competition, where it placed second," a proud Josephine said. Josephine isn't just a novelist with a sweet tooth - in 2018 she established a group called Authors for Farmer to try to help those on the land suffering from terrible drought. "I was really moved by the plight of drought-stricken farmers. To help them, I put the call out to Aussie authors who might like to donate a book or two and coordinated a nationwide book raffle," Josephine said. While you might have expected this initiative to raise a few hundred dollars, the resulting response was staggering. " Through the writing community's generosity, we raised over $27,000," a thrilled Josephine recalled, proving that this foodieturned-author knows how to put her money and those of her writer colleagues - where her mouth is. The Cake Maker's Wish is published by Penguin Random House. - Julie Houghton
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Victorian Arts Geelong Gallery
■ Geelong Gallery reopens Monday June 22. From Monday June 22 the Gallery is offering free timed entry tickets via Eventbrite. You won't be strictly limited to a one-hour visit; however this will provide the Gallery with a guide to your arrival. You are also able to simply arrive at the door; however the Gallery cannot guarantee immediate access. The Gallery will be different when you return. In line with the conditions outlined by the Victorian Government and health authorities the Gallery priority will be to keep the staff, volunteers, members and visitors safe. The Gallery has introduced a number of COVID-19 safety measures and the Gallery asks that you read these prior to your visit. No tours or events will run until further notice. What's On: Collection leads: Kate Beynoon - kindred spirits Explore An-Li, a Chinese ghost tale, in the artist's retelling of this supernatural story of two young spirits who traverse opposing worlds, one aquatic, the other earthly. This 'Collection leads' exhibition includes watercolours, paintings and soft sculptures that expand on the story of An-Li and provide greater insights to Beynon's practice in which she merges diverse pictorial traditions with personal histories to address issues of hybridity, cultural identity and feminism. Exhibition: closes Sunday November 15. ★ Jacky Redgate - Hold On Jacky Redgate has a 40-year practice and is critically acclaimed as one of Australia's leading contemporary artists. Redgate's career began in the context of the late 1970s feminism, minimalism and conceptual art. Redgate is well known for her sculptural and photographic works using systems and logic, and particularly for her sustained series of 'mirror; works over the past two decades that have engaged with optical phenomena 'perpetual dislocations' and slippages between representations and abstraction. Jacky Redgate - Hold On presents the most recent iteration of her mirror work in its entirety that reflects how, while continuing to make her experimental 'hybrid' mirror works over the past 10 years. Redgate has been recalling and introducing into her work o and oeuvre the autobiographical images and subjects of her juvenilia. Exhibition closes Sunday February 14. Geelong Gallery 55 Little Malop St, Geelong - Peter Kemp
Heide Museum of Modern Art
■ Reopening June 30. With major survey of acclaimed Australian modernist artist Joy Hester and a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Carolyn Eskdale. Following updated guidelines from the Victorian Government, Heide Museum of Modern Art announces a reopening date of Tuesday June 30, after its temporary closure due to the COVID-19 restrictions. The museum is implementing the physical distancing, capacity limits and increased hygiene measures outlined in the Government's roadmap to recovery. Heide will reopen all its galleries including two major exhibitions, Joy Hester: Remember Me and Carolyn Eskdale: Memory Horizon. On display until October 4, Joy Hester: Remember Me celebrates the centenary of the birth of Australian modernist artist Joy Hester (1920 - 1960) with a major survey of her distinctive oeuvre. The exhibition is the first solo exhibition of Hester's art in almost 20 years and brings together more than 140 significant works from public and private collections, including seldom-seem impromptu studies that shed light on Hester's unique style and creative process. Heide Museum of Modern Art 7 Templestowe Rd. Bulleen - Peter Kemp
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Circus Oz ensures survival
■ Circus Oz is currently working to ensure survival and thriving in a new world as they reimagine the future, Performing arts, producers and venues were some of the first businesses to be shut down when restrictions came into effect in mid-March. "Our industry ground to a halt in a matter of days and we had to come to terms with a Great Pause of everything we do - shows, classes and events at The Melba,” said an Oz spokesman. Half of Circus Oz's annual income was lost in a matter of weeks and "we came very close to having to shut our doors forever. Our solution, as with many other businesses, was to go into hibernation". Circus Oz is still here and using this period of hibernation to find new ways of working so they can continue to create opportunities for artists as well as creating art through and post pandemic. "To reimagine what our future could look like.” While theatres are allowed to open from June 22, the reality is that many, including the Melba Spiegeltent, will need to remain closed for much
longer. In order to keep people safe there are changes needed to be made and protocols needed to follow including sanitisation and physical distancing. "The logistics and costs of implementing these measures are prohibitive for many and it's going to take a significant amount of time to get it right so our audiences can feel confident in returning to an event.” A return to full operations will not be possible for many organisations until 2021 and even then, the landscape of events and public gatherings will be markedly changed. Circus lovers might be wondering how they can help in any way and Circus Oz says, "Support from our community means everything as we rise to the challenges we face. We need everyone to keep reflecting on the value of the arts to individuals, in communities and as part of Australian culture. "If you are in a financial position to do so, you can make a tax-deductible donation". Visit https://www.circusoz.com/support-circus-oz/ support-us.html
Borders re-open on July 15 ■ French Polynesia is reopening its borders to international tourists on July 15 as long as certain conditions are met. Cruise lines have also been given the green light to resume cruising and Aranui Cruises is set to recommence passenger services on July 18, with some enhanced health and hygiene measures. With some uncertainty around who will be able to travel to French Polynesia in the coming months, Aranui is kickstarting passenger operations with a locals' cruise. As a mixed passengerfreighter vessel, Aranui 5 is one of the few ships that continued sailing during the pandemic, carrying on with its essential service of cargo delivery to one of the most remote island groups in the world - the Marquesas Islands. Located nearly 5000 kilometres from the nearest continental land mass (Mexico's west coast) and 1400 kilometres north-east of Tahiti, French Polynesia's northernmost archipelago is no stranger to isolation and for more than 60 years an Aranui vessel has acted as a vital lifeline connecting the people of the Marquesas with the outside world. While Aranui's crew unloads cargo at the six inhabited islands of Hiva Oa, Nuka Hiva, Ua Pou, Ua Huka, Tahuata and Fatu Hiva, passengers usually disembark and explore the places that once lured artist Paul Gauguin, novelists Robert Louis Stevenson and Herman Melville, and musician Jacques Brel, to their volcanic shores. Since the pandemic grounded flights, closed borders and stopped cruise operations around the world, Aranui 5 has been unable to take passengers on its usual 13-day roundtrip voyage from Papeete to the Marquesas, but this hasn't stopped the ship making its
● Aranui 5: a mixed passenger-freighter vessel. Photo: Roberto Serrini epic 3000-kilometre delivery rely heavily on tourism, feel the run to ensure the island com- economic pinch of COVID-19. munities weren't completely To ensure the health and cut off from the world. safety of the remote island After returning in late Janu- communities, the 30-strong ary from a dry dock at Polynesian crew wear masks Sydney's Garden Island, and gloves when handling the Aranui 5 has made its usual cargo, practise social distanccalls to the Marquesas, with ing while on board the ship, and the only sign of a pandemic that locals are encouraged to pick the frequency of visits ex- up their cargo at staggered tended slightly to monthly and times throughout the day. the load has been lighter than www.aranuicruises.com.au usual as communities, which - John Rozentals
● Aranui 5: given the green light to resume cruising.
Things To See Selby donation
■ Selby and Friends sincerely thank the generous patrons who have made a donation in the past week and are extremely grateful for the support. Patrons can now enjoy Two Pieces by Tchaikovsky on YouTube. In September 2013, Selby and Friends received a visit from the Concertmaster of the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra, Ilya Konovalov. Ilya came for a tour which included an extraordinary performance of Beethoven's great Kreutzer sonata. Ilya will perform with Kathryn Selby, live in concert, two famous works for virtuoso violin by Tchaikovsky from the same program the Valse-Scherzo, Op.34 and Mélodie in Eflat Major Op. 42 No.3 from Souvenir d’un lieu cher, a work Tchaikovsky composed whilst spending time on the estate, Brailov, belonging to his patroness Nadejda von Meck. Selby and Friends' new concert, Beethoven's Ghost, recorded and filmed live at City Recital Hall in Sydney will be available very soon to subscribers, ticketed patrons and new visitors. See www.selbyandfriends.com.au for further details. - Cheryl Threadgold
It Must Be Heaven
■ Originally scheduled to open in April, the comic saga movie It Must Be Heaven was 'grounded' during the lockdown period, but the good news is that the 97-minute film, distributed by Potential Films, will now open in Australian cinemas on July 2. When Elia Suleiman (as himself) travels from Palestine to Paris and New York, the film-maker's eyes are constantly observing people, their actions and cultures in the different countries. At one stage he is asked if he is 'the perfect stranger'. Kathryn Keeble previewed this intriguing movie at a cinema just before lockdown, and her review is below. This whimsical tale stars writer-director Elia Suleiman starring in his own story. Suleiman plays a bemused, Monsieur Hulot-esque character travelling from his home in Nazareth to New York and Paris on a mission to drum up funding for the film we are watching. Through ironic observations, in particular, given that Suleiman begins his journey from his hometown of Nazareth in Palestine, the further Suleiman travels, the more absurd the world becomes. And that is the point of the film. Suleiman visits a producer (Vincent Maraval) only to be told that: “Your film is not Palestinian enough.” In New York, a taxi driver (Kwasi Songui) asks him where he is from. “Nazareth, I’m Palestinian.” “A real Palestinian”, the taxi driver is elated refusing to charge him and effusing about the cause. Actor Gael Garcia Bernal joins Suleiman to pitch to another producer. “He’s not a Palestinian from Israel — he is a Palestinian from Palestine,” Garcia says. “He’s making a comedy.” The producer (Nancy Grant) delivers a deadpan assessment, “Oh that’s funny already”, and moves swiftly on. Chance encounters demonstrate how incongruous the world can be. American supermarkets sell guns to already gun-toting Americans: assault rifles, submachine guns and bazookas share space with groceries in trolleys. Parisian cops power around the city on Segway pods only to measure a sidewalk café for a breach of the by-law. Bastille Day renders the city desolate with the occasional flyover or incursion of tanks. Back in Palestine, Suleiman slips back into village life. Drinks with neighbours, rustling olive and orange groves. A thumping disco where young people enjoy the music and each other’s company, just like they do all over the world. It Must be Heaven opens in cinemas on July 2. - Review by Kathryn Keeble
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West Hollywood fights back
■ Hi everyone, from my suite at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites comes this week's news.
Out and About
Joy and celebrations
Skinny gene discovery
■ It was with tremendous joy and celebration that the Ramada Plaza Hotel's main restaurant, Kitchen 24, out front of the complex on Santa Monica Boulevard, opened its doors to guests and patrons. After many months of lock down it was wonderful to see the same friendly staff who are willing to get back to give their guests the best experience of course with the required social distancing in place. I noticed a new and bright spring in their steps. Three of the regulars who missed the great food and coffee and drinks, 24 hours a day, were there when the doors opened. You can see just by the expression on their faces that they were happy their watering hole was back in action.
America bouncing back? ■ It is weird. A nation in despair, an ever growing pandemic and protests over racism and police brutality, yet there is a scent of economic optimism. Employers added millions of jobs in May and the jobless rate fell. Businesses are reopening, and the rate of coronavirus deaths has leveled. That is all good news, but the stock market movement represents a handful of tech stocks, the reality is vastly different. People are viewing the slight rebound as a sign that a crisis has been averted. But there are clear signs that the collapse of economic activity has set in motion problems that will play out over many months, likely many years. This crisis is so large and so sudden that the usual adjustment mechanisms aren't working very well. The people losing their jobs because of shutdowns cannot easily find new ones, because so much of the economy is shuttered at the same time. The result is that what started as a disruption to the supply side of the economy has metastasized into a collapse of the demand side. The demand shock, with lagged effects, is only beginning to hurt major segments of the economy, like sellers of capital goods that are experiencing plunging sales; state and local governments that are seeing tax revenues crater; and landlords who are seeing rent payments dry up. Eventually, they took more aggressive action, creating a federal program of mass employment putting 700,000 Americans at work on federal public works. The world right now is confusing and chaotic but that makes it all the more important not to lose focus on fundamental forces that risk holding back the economy and that, if unchecked, could mean a second lost decade in this young century.
● Pictured at the re-opening of Kitchen 24, international film director Rod Hardy, Ramada chief Alan Johnson and Craig Bennett from Studio 10 in Australia
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Voters’ minds changed
■ Examining county-level voting patterns, the survey that blackled protests in which some violence occurs are associated with a statistically significant decline in Democratic vote-share in the 1964, 1968 and 1972 presidential elections. Black-led nonviolent protests, by contrast, exhibit a statistically significant positive relationship with county-level Democratic vote-share in the same period. Further, I find that in the 1968 presidential election exposure to violent protests caused a decline in Democratic vote-share. Examining counterfactual scenarios in the 1968 election, I estimate that fewer violent protests are associated with a substantially increased likelihood that the Democratic presidential nominee, Hubert Humphrey, would have beaten the Republican nominee, Richard Nixon. As African Americans were strongly identified with the Democratic Party in this time period, my results suggest that, in at least some contexts, political violence by a subordinate group may contribute to a backlash among segments of the dominant group and encourage outcomes directly at odds with the preferences of the protestors.
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■ We all know that one person who can eat whatever they like and never gain a pound. Ice cream at 2 in the morning? Bring it on. A third, or fourth, slice of pizza? Sure, why not. For the rest of us, the genetic perks that these individuals enjoy can be frustrating to say the least. Now, a groundbreaking new international study appears to have zeroed in on the so-called "skinny gene" that help keep such individuals thin. Scientists from NewYork, Los Angeles and San Francisco say that lower, or deficient levels of the gene Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase (ALK) are significantly linked to skinniness and bodily resistance to weight gain. Why some people eat as much as they want and stay lean while others can't. In mice, genetic deletion of ALK resulted in thin animals with marked resistance to diet induced obesity while food intake was not changed. The researchers found that ALK in the hypothalamus controls energy expenditure via sympathetic control of adipose tissue lipolysis. Most research projects focusing on weight loss and gain search for genes that cause obesity. This study is novel due to the fact that it focuses specifically for a gene linked to thinness instead. Using an Estonian population sample of more than 47,000 people, the study's authors performed a series of genomewide association studies. By comparing especially thin people's genes to individuals of an average weight, they were able to pick out ALK. Up until now, ALK has really only been known for the role it plays in some cancers, as it tends to mutate in numerous forms of cancer. That being said, its physiological purpose has always remained a mystery. To test their theory that diminished levels of ALK are responsible for genetic skinniness, the research team performed an experiment in which they "deactivated" the ALK genes in a group of mice. To the researchers' surprise, those mice immediately became skinnier despite continuing with the same diets and activity levels.
Too slow to act ■ Developing countries listened to experts, locked down and prevented thousands of deaths. To date, nearly 80 per cent of global COVID-19 deaths have occurred in the most developed nations. The US, Italy, Spain, France and the UK contain just 7.5 per cent of the world's population and 68 per cent of its Coronavirus death toll. While the developed world's failures have been well-documented, the successes newly industrialized or developing countries have gone mostly unnoticed. Developing countries make up 85 per cent of the global population but account for just 21 per cent of COVID-19 deaths. In late May, West Africa with a greater population than the United States had recorded just 654 COVID-19 deaths, a figure some Western countries were racking up every day. So why the dramatically lower death tolls in President Trump's so called "shithole countries"? Simple. They simply managed the pandemic better than rich countries. Over the last few decades, developing countries have made huge strides in terms of infrastructure, literacy, health care and welfare policy. Mongolia extensively disinfected all public spaces in the capital, Ulaanbaatar. The country has reported zero coronavirus deaths. Developing countries tackled COVID19 through the diligent efforts of their politicians and their populations. The most decisive step developing countries took to control the coronavirus was intervening before it was too late, they closed their borders and locked down their populations far sooner than Western countries. While Western reporting has typically focused on the disadvantages poor countries face when responding to the coronavirus, they also have considerable advantages. That is why the numbers are low in Australia.
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■ I think my first memory of hearing a Fats Domino song was Ain't That A Shame back in 1956. I loved the deep resonance of his voice and the strong beat behind the song. Rock and Roll was new to us pimply faced teenagers and we couldn't get enough of the American rock songs which became part of the soundtrack of our lives. Antoine Dominique ‘Fats’ Domino Jnr was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1928. Antoine studied piano at the age of nine. He left school to work in a factory so that he could play piano in the bars at night. Antoine mastered the Boogie Woogie techniques and the classic Rhythm and Blues piano style. In 1938 he married his childhood sweetheart, Rosemary. He became a father and almost lost his hand in a factory accident. Antoine was given the nick-name of ‘Fats’ and it stuck. He joined trumpeter Dave Bartholomew's band. Dave recognised the special talent of Fats and arranged a contract for him with Imperial Records. In 1949 Fats Domino had his first million selling hit song The Fat Man and Dave became his manager. Dave Bartholomew and Fats Domino cowrote many of the hit songs which included, Ain't That a Shame, I'm In Love Again, Blue-
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berry Hill, I'm Walkin', Blue Monday, I'm Walkin' To New Orleans and The Big Beat. He appeared in two films Shake Rattle And Rock and The Girl Can't Help It. In 1963 Fats left Imperial Records and recorded with several other record labels. In 1975 Fats Domino performed one show at Festival Hall in Melbourne as part of a national tour. He was accompanied by his 10-piece band. The show ran for about two hours. Fats brought a lot of expensive jewellery with him and it had to be guarded - his star shaped watch alone had 352 diamonds on it. The tour also included New Zealand. My friend Vince Spiteri is a huge fan of Fats Domino and has visited his home in New Or-
● Fats Domino with reader Vince Spiteri leans several times. I thank Vince for sharing his returned for an encore. He made one more stage great photo with us. appearance in 2009 to raise funds to help vicDomino was awarded the Grammy Lifetime tims of Hurricane Katrina. Achievement Award in 1987. In 1998, PresiApparently Fats is a very shy person and has dent Clinton awarded him the National Medal no desire to tour anymore. of Arts. He loves the people and the food in his homeWhen Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in town. He lives a quiet life with his wife Rose2005 Fats and his family were rescued from mary and everybody in the working class area their home by boat, but they lost many posses- loves Fats. sions in the storm. - Kevin Trask In 2007 Fats Domino returned to the stage at Kevin can be heard on 3AW the New Orleans Venue Tipitina's to sing 11 The Time Tunnel - Remember When songs in thirty minutes. It was a sold out house Sundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady of 500 enthusiastic fans. and Simon Owens. As Fats was leaving the stage the compere And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment suggested How About Blue Monday? and Fats - Sundays at 12 Noon.
How to get outdoors in Victoria’s own Gippsland ■ JOHN ROZENTALS shows how to get outdoors in Victoria's Gippsland. Gippsland is renowned for its amazing nature-based experiences. Here are some of the best ways you can get out amongst nature exploring the hiking trails, traversing the rail trails and mountain bike parks, and top locations to drop a fishing line. Hiking. If you weren't a walker before isolation, odds are that you have become one. Wilsons Prom is now open to visitors and the park has some great hiking options. Hard-roof accommodation at Tidal River is open for bookings so visitors can stay overnight, go for a hike and relax amongst nature spotting a myriad of wildlife. For a hike with a view, try the Mount Oberon Summit (6.8km return, 2 hours) or the lesser known, but equally impressive, Mount Bishop Walk (7.4km, 2.5 hours). Both have spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding coast and off-shore islands. For a more challenging trek, the Sealers Cove walk is a spectacular 19km hike that will take people a full day (between 6.5-7hours). This picturesque, circular cove has turquoise waters, golden sand and a lovely area to sit and enjoy lunch. The George Bass Coastal Trail is 8km one way (approx 2 hours) or 16km if you walk the return trail. The trail starts at the Punch Bowl near San Remo and traverses the coast and cliff tops to Kilcunda. This gorgeous walk offers panoramic coastal views from a narrow winding path, along cliff tops rising high above the pounding surf of Bass Strait. The George Bass Trail now links with the Bass Coast Rail Trail so it is possible to walk from Punch Bowl all the way into Wonthaggi. Tarra Bulga is an incredible national park with towering mountainash forest and some lovely walks. The Corrigan suspension bridge is a short walk which begins at the visitors centre. This bridge stretches through the rainforest canopy, offering spectacular views of the fern gully on the forest floor below. To enjoy the lush gullies, tree ferns and giant trees try the 6.8 km Forest Track which begins via the Lyrebird
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with John Rozentals Ridge Track and completes a circuit back to the visitors centre. It winds through mountain-ash forest, a rainforest gully and an unusual thicket of hazel pomaderris. The Toorongo and Ampitheatre Falls Walk is fantastic during the wetter months with the impressive tiered waterfall in full flow. Located just outside Noojee, the 2.2km loop walk takes just over an hour. Hikers will pass through dense native bush complete with towering gums and lush ferns. While in the region check out the Noojee Trestle Bridge - the tallest surviving wooden trestle bridge in Victoria. Here is the start of a 6km return trail which takes about two hours. Bike riding. Whether riders don the lycra, cruise with the family, or take on some serious mountain bike trails, there is a great variety of cycling option in Gippsland. The Great Southern Rail Trail traverses Prom country all the while travelling through lush farmland, historic bridges and native forests. Take the full 72km trail from Leongatha to Port Welshpool or choose one of the seven shorter segments. The East Gippsland Rail Trail is 96km in total from Bairnsdale to Orbost. There are four distinct sections ranging in distance from 8k to 38km. The complete trail travels through
orests, floodplains and the towns of Nicholson, Bruthen and Nowa Nowa. The Gippsland Plains Rail Trail offers a varied and leisurely ride through dairy country, over bridges and expansive views of the Gippsland plains and Great Dividing Ranges. The trail runs from Traralgon to Stratford and is 63km in total. There are V/Line train stations at both Traralgon and Stratford so tourists can pedal one way and return by train to their vehicles. Mountain bike enthusiasts need look no further than the Blores Hill Mountain Bike Park trails. Located just north of Heyfield, the park is set on 50 acres of land and offers 36km of trails suitable for beginners to experienced, and specifically designed for mountain bike riders. There are jumps, bridges, rocky outcrops and flowing trails through the bush. The Erica Mountain Bike Park is made up of two sets of trails carved out of either side of the highway at Erica. With more than 30km of rough dirt trails, the park is suitable for most ages, but some riding experience is recommended. A little further afield is the Nowa Nowa Mountain Bike Park. The dedicated mountain bike park is built on a hill and sculpted with 35km on trails including 20km of mountain bike trails and 15km of dual-purpose walking/ cycling paths. Fishing and boating. Gippsland's coast and waterways and the Gippsland Lakes are synonymous with fishing and boating. With eased restrictions Victorians are now able to get out amongst the waterways again and drop a fishing line. Adults and kids alike will love to fish at the Port Welshpool long jetty. This iconic jetty seems to go on for miles as it extends into deeper waters. With rehabilitation works completed in 2018 the long jetty now boasts some new built in seating, water supply, handrails, lighting and fishing stations. Fishing and boating is abundant near the seaside town of Port Albert. There are many opportunities for anglers. Experienced boaties can head through the entrance for some good seasonal catches.
OK. With John O’Keefe Eddie Everywhere IS everywhere
● Eddie McGuire ■ Eddie McGuire, aka Eddie Everywhere, is soon to be heard coast-tocoast on radio in America . The new gig will consist of the best of Eddie’s rants on Triple M . The program will be heard on Sirius XM network of a Thursday in the 6pm-7pm slot. The AFL has granted approval to the program, and Sirius XM will trial program for six editions this season.
Big Brother is watching
■ The new look Big Brother on Seven attracted 53,000 entries from eager contestants to take part in the current series. After wading through the candidates Seven finally chose 20 applicants who will face off instant dismissal every night of the show. Personal hygiene could be a bit of a problem as showers are restricted to three minutes per contestant.
Annoyed at re-runs?
■ If you’re annoyed watching re-runs of movies and sit coms there is hope in sight as Hollywood may open for business within the week. It all depends on state of health in California as their track record with Coronavirus is pretty crook - 125,000 positive cases and 4500 deaths .
Anti-guns campaign
■ Warner has released a re-boot of Looney Tunes featuring Elmer Fudd and his relentless pursuit of that Wascally Wabbit , Bugs Bunny . Same old crazy situations but something is missing- Elmer Fudd carries no guns but has access to plenty of other powerful artillery . When questioned Warner spokesman said “not doing guns”and guess what? That Wascally Wabbit lives to see another day. Maybe pressure came from the top to ban use of guns - even in cartoons.
Like father, like son
■ The Kohler family must have finance running through their veins. First there’s Dad, Alan Kohler, who presents the evening finance news on the 7pm ABC News. His reporting is entertaining in a down-to-earth manner. Then there’s his son, Chris ,who after a Uni education, worked in finance journalism and recently landed a top job reporting on-air on finance on Nine News – like father, like son. - 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: DARK WATERS: Genre: Biography/History/Drama. Cast: Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway, Tim Robbins, Bill Pullman, Bill Camp. Year: 2019. Rating: M. Length: 126 Minutes. Stars: **** Review: A corporate defence attorney takes on an environmental lawsuit against the giant DuPont chemical company that exposes a lengthy history of pollution. Utterly compelling and deeply disturbing drama based on a true story that spans over two decades, and continues to this day, "Dark Waters" boils with a raw intensity and realism of corporate greed and arrogance over the global economy, an unsettling environmental thriller void of cliché, and as it's story methodically seeps under your skin there's no escaping its shocking, thought provoking and galvanising conclusion. Multi-Oscar nominated Mark Ruffalo (Spotlight, Foxcatcher) gives an emotionally intense and sympathetically believable performance as lawyer Rob Bilott going up against the corporate chemical giant, DuPont, and is aided with equally gripping results by Oscar winners Tim Robbins and Anne Hathaway, along with Oscar nominee Mare Winningham, and veteran character actor Bill Camp in a scene stealing performance as a tormented and long suffering farmer. Based on The New York Times magazine article "The Lawyer Who Became DuPont's Worst Nightmare" by Nathaniel Rich, how this was ignored at this year's Academy awards in numerous categories including Best Actor, Picture, Director (Todd Haynes) and Screenplay will remain a serious oversight and mystery, but suffice to say, this was a total surprise, an intense, atmospheric, tragic, startling and riveting discovery of corruption and a system that has failed to protect us. An infusion or reminiscent of such '70s paranoia thrillers as: "The China Syndrome," "The Parallax View" and "Chinatown," as well as such great legal courtroom thrillers as "The Rainmaker," "The Insider," "Erin Brockovich" and "Michael Clayton," to name a few, that comes highly recommended! FILM: THE INVISIBLE MAN: Genre: Horror/Sci-Fi/Thriller. Cast: Elisabeth Moss, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Aldis Hodge. Year: 2020. Rating: MA15+ Length: 125 Minutes. Stars: *** Review: When a young women's abusive scientist ex boyfriend takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax, but as she tries to rebuild her life, a series of coincidences turn lethal, she works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see. A new contemporary take on "The Invisible Man" inspired H.G. Wells classic novel followed by the Universal Pictures classic of the same name in 1933 starring Claude Rains and has continued through the generations, and this latest effort holds interest throughout with a number of nail-biting moments and quietly effective tension, however, at an overlong 125 minutes, plot pot holes and lacklustre pacing effect the overall final proceedings. Star Elizabeth Moss, whose credits include the hit cable series "The Handmaids Tale" (2017) and the chilling "Us" (2019) gives a convincing and overall compelling performance as the abused and stalked Cecilia, and is aided by a fine supporting cast that includes Michael Dorman (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales), Aldis Hodge (Hidden Figures), Oliver Jackson-Cohen (The Haunting of Hill House) and Harriet Dyer. Filmed entirely in Australia and helmed by Melbourne director Leigh Whannel, whose previous credits include the horror thrillers "Insidious: Chapter 3" (2015) and "Upgrade" (2018), this multiplex horror reboot may be a timely addition in this era of the "Me-Too" movement, but as it stands, this latest incarnation of H.G. Wells' classic tale is a devilishly dark but ultimately insipid addition to all those that came before it, and any minor flaws aside, has set itself up to continue the franchise by journey's end. Other Invisible Man related films include: The Invisible Man Returns (1940) with Vincent Price, The Invisible Woman (1940) with Virginia Bruce, The Invisible Agent (1942) with Jon Hall, The Invisible Man's Revenge (1944) with Jon Hall, Abbott & Costello Meet The Invisible Man (1951) with Arthur Franz, Memoirs of An Invisible Man (1992) with Chevy Chase. FILM: BADLANDS: Cast: Martin Sheen, Sissy Spacek, Warren Oates. Genre: Crime/Drama. Details: 1 9 7 3 . Rating: M . Continued in right-hand corner
Rourke’s Reviews Get In ■ (R). 98 minutes. Now streaming on Netflix. Originally titled Furie, this nasty, ultra-violent French thriller harks back to the extreme films that country produced over a decade ago (Martyrs, Inside, etc), but also seems inspired by films such as Pacific Heights, Straw Dogs, and even Wake In Fright. A young family find themselves shut out of their home, and through a series of events, husband Paul (Adama Niane) finds himself associating with Mickey (Paul Hamy), a repugnant fellow who gradually reduces the impish school teacher to his basic, bestial self. Co-writer/director Olivier Abbou (Territories) explores the darkest part of human nature (at times with jet-black humour), right through to its thoroughly cynical final scene. RATING - ***½
Dark Waters ■ (M). 127 minutes. Available June 17 on DVD. Todd Haynes (Safe, Far From Heaven) invigorates familiar 'David vs Goliath' material with his distinctive style, unafraid to bring a dour, almost horror-like atmosphere to this compelling true story. Gorgeously filmed, and filled with first-rate performances (including Mark Ruffalo, Bill Camp, Victor Garber, Anne Hathaway and Tim Robbins), this was criminally overlooked by the Academy, and like Danny Boyle's Steve Jobs, was largely ignored by audiences who claim to be crying out for quality entertainment. With its local theatrical release cut short due to COVID-19, here's hoping the home viewing format allows this outstanding film to get the recognition it deserves. RATING - ****½
Queen and Slim
■ (MA). 131 minutes. Available June 17 on DVD. Clever, provocative subversion of the Bonnie & Clyde tale, comparing the journey of an innocentyet-vilified black couple (a superb Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie TurnerSmith) who have to go on the run after killing a racist white police officer, with that of the two infamous white psychopaths who were revered by the general public. Potent themes and incidents fill Lena White's script, and director Melina Matsoukas doesn't shy away from its controversial elements. RATING - ****
Continued from left-hand column Lenght: 94 Minutes. Stars: **** Verdict: Powerful journey of a young and highly impressionable girl from a dead-end town and her older boyfriend go on a killing spree in the South Dakota badlands. Inspired by the real-life murder spree of Charles Starkweather and his girlfriend, Caril Ann Fugate, in 1958, this startling big screen directorial debut for Terrence Malick is savagely evocative of a time (in Hollywood as in History) and yet so poetically fluent of a landscape in which the horrors are depicted, that the deeply embedded romanticized outlaw fairy-tale mythology bravely depicts a surrealistic expression of a shattered pop culture sensibility. Beautifully photographed by Tak Fujimoto, Stevan Larner and Brian Probyn, with compelling career defining performances by Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek in her second only big screen role, this is a beautifully haunting and poignant vision set in a morally ambiguous and terrifying nightmare. - James Sherlock
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Hit Me Anyone One More Time ■ (PG). 127 minutes. Writer/director Koki Mitani (Suite Dreams, The Magic Hour) returns to form with this good-natured comedy about a terrible Prime Minister (a wonderful Kiichi Nakai) losing his memory, and having to learn to do a better job from scratch. While not up there with Mitani's best, this pleasant outing does offer some decent laughs, helped along by a great ensemble cast. RATING - ***
Elephant Man ■ 40thAnniversary Edition (M) (1980). 123 minutes. Available June 17 on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD. David Lynch's magnificent, incredibly moving drama arrives in a terrific 4K restoration, available in either a UHD/Blu-ray 3 disc set, a blu-ray 2 disc set, or DVD. RATING - *****
Jaws ■ 45thAnniversary Edition (M) (1975). 124 minutes. Available June 17 on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD. Steven Spielberg's highly influential box-office blockbuster has been given the 4K restoration treatment, and is available as a UHD/ Blu-ray set. RATING - ***** - Aaron Rourke
JUNE 14-20 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: DARK WATERS [Biography/Drama/Mark Ruffalo, Tim Robbins, Anne Hathaway]. QUEEN & SLIM [Romance/Crime/Drama/ Bokeem Woodbine, Daniel Kaluuya]. THE INVISIBLE MAN [Horror/Mystery/SciFi/Elisabeth Moss, Aldis Hodge]. JAY & SILENT BOB: THE REBOOT [Comedy/Kevin Smith]. ISN'T IT ROMANTIC [Romance/Comedy/ Fantasy/Rebel Wilson, Liam Hemsworth]. ANGEL OF MINE [Mystery/Thriller/Noomi Rapace, Luke Evans, Richard Roxburgh]. DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: JAWS 4K + Blu-ray [Adventure/Thriller/ Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw]. THE ELEPHANT MAN 4K + Blu-ray [Biography/Drama/John Hurt, Anthony Hopkins]. NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: WISE MAN'S GRANDCHILD: Season 1. THE PROMISED NEVERLAND: Season 1. SCHITT'S CREEK: Season 6. BEM: Complete Series.
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Marrondah Club
■ The Maroondah Sports Club in Ringwood East has gone into administration. The once popular music and entertainment venue closed indefinitely on March 23 following the COVID- 19 crisis. Reports swirling around indicate a possible ‘white knight’ coming to its rescue but until then the doors stay closed. It follows on from The Caravan Music Club in East Bentleigh which also had to suspend operations indefinitely due to difficult and challenging times.Go od Friday
Bernadette’s songs
■ International award winning performer Bernadette Robinson will launch her new album Songs Of Bernadette on Sunday, June 28. In her debut live stream performance from Memo Music Hall St Kilda, Bernadette's show will pay tribute to some of the 20th centuries iconic singers including Judy Garland, Shirley Bassey and Jackson Browne amongst others.Tickets at www.memomusichall.com.au - Rob Foenander
Vale Peter Martin
■ TV man Peter Martin has died. He joined Channel 9 from the ABC in July 1958, joining the staff in transmitters. He became the original Supervising Technician of the video-tape department at TCN-9 Sydney. He worked on the Videodisc live Slo-Mo machine which revolutionised sports coverage.
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Murray was ‘Mouth of the Hunter’ ■ John ozentals reflects on a famous father and son. I was lucky enough to meet Murray Tyrrell, aka the 'Mouth of the Hunter', before the great man died. He was right in his element, up to his armpits in fermenting red wine, and spruiking "another great Hunter vintage". I only met his son, Bruce, in passing in the lounge of the Sydney InterContinental, where he was waiting for the NSW Wine Awards dinner, to be hosted by the effervescent Lyndey Milan and the hotel's then GM, Wolfgang Grimm. It was a Sunday afternoon, I think, and news of Princess Diana's tragic death had just began to filter through on a traditionally slow news day. Any hope I had of getting coverage for my first wine-related media release soon evaporated. I eventually came to know Bruce much better than I had Murray, the relationship settled a few years ago over a private tasting in the Tyrrells Hunter Valley winery of the best of his dry whites. I never came to know Murray well as I have Bruce, and while the latter lacks the former's pizzazz I'm sure he has grown into a worthy champion of the area and of the family-owned operation he now heads. I'm sure, too, that Bruce has plenty more cards up his sleeve still to play.
● Bruce Tyrrell: a worthy champion of the Hunter. Photo: Hannah Rose Robinson. WINE REVIEWS Shiraz ($25): Amedium-bodied dry fer shiraz on the fuller-flavoured Tyrrells 2018 Hunter Valley red with clarity, brightness and a side spend the extra couple of dolChardonnay ($25): This a typical mix of attractive red-berry flavours. lars on a bottle of this dry red from medium bodied Hunter charThe palate is fresh and shows Tyrrells' central-Victorian venture. donnay showing lovely citrus and good balance of spicy fruit and tan- It shows oodles of plummy and restonefruit flavours, plus a touch of nin. The wine is a good example of gional white-pepper characters. oak derived from maturation in modern Hunter shiraz and will sit Ideally, try it with a good, rare, French barriques. very comfortably next to a red- char-grilled steak, or a red-meat or The palate has leesy complex- sauced pizza at the local bistro or mushroom-based dish of your ity and the wine will suit most at home. choice. NOTE: Potential travellers should check white-meat dishes, even those that WINE OF THE WEEK status of individual events and establishare quite richly sauced. Tyrrells 2018 Rufus Stone the ments with regard to the coronavirus outTyrrells 2018 Hunter Valley Heathecote Shiraz ($27): If you pre- break.
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Off-stride shortly after the start
■ Another week of regional racing commenced at Shepparton Monday, June 8 - the highlight being the victory of David Aiken's 5Y0 Majestic Son-Maori Road mare Aldebaran Crescent in the Saddleworld Shepparton Trotters Handicap over 2190 metres. Second up for 12 months and first up since February, Aldebaran Crescent stepped cleanly from 20 metres before going off stride shortly after the start when checked by Spiders Devil off the same mark which veered outwards. While all this was going on Damian Wilson took Like A Sunbeam to the lead after stepping safely from barrier four. Gradually making ground when balanced, Aldebaran Crescent moved to be three back in the running line at the bell. When Aldebaran Poppy ahead of her joined the leader prior to the home turn, Aldebaran Crescent three wide put in her claim and ran home best to gain the day by 10.9 metres in advance of Levina out five wide after angling away from three back the markers, with Aldebaran Poppy 1.5 metres away in third place. The mile rate 206.8. ■ Chiltern district (Indigo Valley) trainer Wayne Anderson and reinsman son Chris were big winners when My Magic Merlin, a 5Y0 gelded son of Mach Three and Making Magic greeted the judge in the 2190 metre Neatline Homes Pace. Going forward from outside the front line, My Magic Merlin was at the head of affairs within a lap and after being rated a treat, ran out a 8.6 metre victor in 1-59.9 over Provocator which raced exposed for the final circuit. Feel The Buzz (four back the markers) used the sprint lane for third 4 metres back. The Anderson stable has been going great guns at recent Shepparton meetings. ■ Chris Alford was responsible for the "drive of the day" when successful aboard Avenel trainer Colin Duncan's honest 6Y0 Mach ThreeConfetti mare Dearest in the Cottrell Electrical Pace over 1690 metres. Restrained from the extreme draw to settle at the tail of the field, Alford took all the shot cuts to be three back along the markers when knowbody else wanted the position as polemarker Major Wish held the lead. Using the sprint lane, Dearest ran home best to prevail by a head from National Draft which trailed the front runner, easing three wide on the final bend and dashing clear in the straight. Major Wish held down third 7.9 metres away. The mile rate 1-57.8.
Impressive start
■ At Melton on Tuesday, Toolern Vale trainer Adam Kelly produced a most impressive first starter by the name of Bankroll to take the DNR Logistics Pace over 2240 metres. Driven by Darby McGuigan, Bankroll coming out of gate five was trapped three wide in the early stages before settling outside the poleline leader Atego Shades. Despite the tough passage, Banknote a 5Y0 gelding by Artistic Fella from Banking On You took care of the leader in the last lap and defied all challengers to register a 1.4 metre margin over Guiseppe Moon (one/three - three wide trail last lap) before switching down to the sprint lane. Heera Rani off a double three wide trail last lap was third 5.5 metres away. The mile rate 1-59.1. ■ Long time Melton mentor Mario Azziopardi was successful with lightly raced 3Y0 Art Major-Radical Storm colt Radical Major in the 2240 metre COGS Pace. Restrained by James Herbertson from gate two as the start was effected with polemarker Our Master George leading before taking a trail on The Whole Package, Radical Major was given an economical trip three back in the moving line before going forward three wide solo in the final circuit. Coasting up to the leader on the home turn, Radical Major reached the judge 3.3 metres in advance of Shady Dancer one/one and The Whole Package which held down third 3.5 metres back. The mile rate 1-58.9. ■ Rockbank's Freddy Spiteri finally cracked it for a win with Zooma-No Dispute 7Y0 mare Bill Dispute by taking the Hygain Trotters Mobile over 1720 metres. Safely retaining the front
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with Len Baker running from the pole , Bill Dispute bowled round at her leisure to easily account for Kyvalley Catwalk along the sprint lane from three back the markers by 3.4 metres returning a mile rate of 2-02.6. Im Notta Trotter was third 2.4 metres away after trailing the winner and easing off her back approaching the home turn.
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■ Wednesday was double day with Stawell racing in the day and Bendigo at night. Terang's Mattie Craven snared a stable double at Stawell with cleverly named Sportswriter-Whodoyouwantmetobe filly Just Be Yourself taking the Carey Covers 3Y0 Pace over 2180 metres and 8Y0 Angus HallSumthingaboutmaori gelding Gus An Maori the Hygain Feeds Trotters Handicap over the same journey. Jus Be Yourself bred and raced by the David and Terry Lewis began swiftly from gate for with Mattie in the sulky to run her rivals ragged, defeating Nine Diamonds which trailed by 1.9 metres in 2-00.5. Silver Domino (three back the markers) was third 9.7 metres away. ■ Very much in-form Gus An Maori taking a concession for Sofia Arvissson settled at the tail of the field after starting from 30 metres as Dream Lover led from barrier three. Still last on the home turn looking a forlorn chance, Gus An Maori rattled home along the sprint lane appearing to run inside several pegs on the way to prevail by 1.8 metres over the pacemaker and Icicle (one/one at bell - three wide home turn) who was a half neck back in third place. The mile rate 2-06.8. ■ Kerryn Manning and Grant Campbell snared the 2180 metre TAB Long May We Play Pace with 5Y0 American Ideal-Caribbean Blue gelding Yankee Lincoln much to the delight of prolific owners Merv and Meg Butterworth. Driven by Grant, Yankee Lincoln (gate four) settled four back the markers with Miss McGonagall (gate two) leading. Moving to be one/one at the bell trailing rank outsider Major Exclusive, Yankee Lincoln after easing thee wide on the final bend ran home strongly to score by a half head from the inform pacemaker in 1-58.6 (last quarter 27.8). Friends which trailed the leader was third 5.6 metres back. ■ At Bendigo, Kilmore's Rita Burnett trained and reined 5Y0 Art Major-Mademoiselle Gigi gelding Cheeky Major to victory in the Santons Of Bendigo Pace over 1650 metres. Given a sweet passage from the pole trailing the pacemaker Brie next door, Cheeky Major was extricated three wide on the home turn and finished best to register a head margin from a game Shez Elite (one four - three wide last lap), with Tracer Bullet 1.2 mtres away in third place after racing exposed and drawing clear in the final circuit. The mile rate 1-56.1. ■ Lancefield trainer/driver Rod Petroff was successful with consistent Angus Hall-Speedy Naomi gelding Avimore in the 2150 metre Mark Weragoda Signs 3Y0 Trotters Mobile. Bred and raced by Pat Driscoll's Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd, Avimore led throughout from gate five to turn the tables on hot favourite Kyvalley Senator which raced outside him for the last half of the race. Gatesys Gift (three back the markers last lap) was third. The margins 16.6 metres and
a half head in a mile rate of 2-02.6. ■ Euroa's Cameron Maggs has enjoyed a good season and landed the 2150 metre TAB Long May We Play Pace with Ideal Suspect, a 5Y0 gelded son of American Ideal and Village Spy in a rate of 1-57.8. Using the sprint lane from three back the markers after starting inside the second line, Ideal Suspect sprouted wings when clear to prevail by a head from Elegant Jewel which trailed the short priced favourite and third placegetter The Brooklyn Brawler before moving outside him on the home turn finishing 2.9 metres back. ■ Wallan's Shinn family Noel, Ruth and Chris, were victorious with Shadow Play-Its Dutch Courage filly Celestia in the Southern Cross Office Equipment (SCOE) 3Y0 Pace over 2150 metres. Driven by Chris, Celestia after a cosy trip four back the markers from gate four moved to race exposed for the final circuit. Dashing away approaching the final bend, Celestia ran out an easy 18.5 metre victor ahead of rank outsider Calypso Mistress which followed her home, with Shady Jess a head away third after trailing the weakening leader Naamark and being shuffled back prior to the home turn. The mile rate 158.1.
Double header ■ Another double header on Thursday with Kilmore racing during the afternoon and Ballarat at night. At Kilmore, Wahring trainer Daniel Jack combined with Danny Thackeray aboard Betterthancheddar-Miss Feelgood filly Freyja to land the MC Labour 2Y0 Pace over 1690 metres paying tote odds of $58.70. Taken back from outside the front line, Freyja bred and raced by wife Sonia Mahar settled with most of the field ahead of her as stablemate Emrites crossed the leader Call Me Diva at the bell. Going forward three wide in the final circuit, Freyja finished best to register a 1.7 metre victory from Abbie Lincoln (one/one) in a mile rate of 1-59.6. Outlook was third a half neck away after angling wide from three back the pegs. ■ Avenel reinsman Josh Aiken has been having a ball all through the regional racing and chalked up a double for Shepparton's Steven Duffy, winning the 1690 metre McIvor Estate 3Y0 Pace aboard Betterthancheddar- Alleluia gelding Ubetcha in the McIvor Estate 3Y0 Pace and Somebeachsomewhere-Radical Calza 4Y0 mare Janjuc in the TAB Long May We Play Pace over the same journey. Ubetcha raced uncovered from outside the front line, proving too strong for first starter Casino Barry which flashed home late from the rear, with Better Day third after leading. The margins 2.6 by 10 metres in a mile rate of 1-57.1. Janjuc also starting outside the front line being eased forward three wide from three back in the last lap to score nicely by 1.6 metres from Peyton Princess (three back the markers) and a death-seating Nats A Christian who was a head away third. The mile rate 1-57.3. ■ The 2150 metre C & M Build Group Trotters Mobile highlighted the program with victory going to the raging hot ($1.30) favourite Sundons Courage for Newstead area's Brad Angove. A 7Y0 Sundon-Truscott Photo entire, Sundons Courage led all of the way from gate three to win narrowly but untouched by 1.1 metres from Well Deserved which trailed easing off his back on straightening. Fratellino was third 11 metres away after following the pair. The mile rate 2-02.5. Brad Angove received all of the spoils as he bred, races, trains and drove the winner. ■ Ballarat could only hold a small six event card and Terang brothers Paddy (trainer) and Jason Lee (driver) combined to land the TAB Long Way We Play Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2200 metres with 4Y0 Ready Cash-Donegal Flat 4Y0 entire Celtic Cash, but not before giving his supporters a scare. Galloping from inside the second line prior to dispatch point, Celtic Cash gave away a tidy start as did Leeanne Leeann from gate four with the pair giving themselves a task. Gradually making ground to be three back at the bell with Leeann Leeann doing similar, both
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horses went forward in the last lap to issue a challenge to the leader Wingman Fling. With runners spread right across the track halfway up the running Leeann Leeann gained the upper hand as the winning post loomed, with Celtic Cash in hot pursuit looking as though the pair would fight out the finish only for Leeann Leeann to go off stride in the shadows of the post allowing Celtic Cash to gain the day by four metres ahead of Majestic Achiever (one/one) last lap, with Leeann Leeann third. Following the all clear, stewards relegated Leeann Leeann back to fourth giving third place to Sarahleonie Bow which had raced in the open from the outset 3.9 metres back. The mile rate 2-04.6. ■ Andy and Kate Gath had a profitable night with former Kiwi Zigzagzoo, a 3Y0 Majestic Son-Letz Hope gelding coasting to an all the way victory from the pole in the www.ballarattrottingclub.com.au Pace over 2200 metres, 16.5 metres in advance of Muscletonian which trailed. Black Valley was third 2.8 metres back after following the pair. The mile rate 203.6. Five year old Mach Three-Princess Of Diamonds stablemate Hit The Sky did the same in the 2200 metre Ballarat - Its More Than Racing Pace returning a rate of 1-59.4. Given an easy time in front, Hit The Sky was never going to lose, reaching the wire 6.2 metres clear of Son Of Major which trailed, with Jobells Image third a metre back after racing exposed.
Scored by a head
■ Two relative new players to Melton regional racing were successful on Friday - Terang's Mattie Craven landed a double with SkyvalleySweetasay filly Pink Galahs leading for the majority of the 1720 metre Aldebran Park Trotters Mobile to score by a head from stablemate Gus An Maori which led out before surrendering. Majestic Dream was third 18.3 metres back in a mile rate of 1-59.9. ■ Great Western duo Grant Campbell and Kerryn Manning's in-form recent stable addition Glenavril King (Courage Under Fire-Lombo Socialite) did similar in the TAB Long May We Play Pace over 2240 metres, accounting for Our Sportscaster and Ragnarr (2.8 X 2 metres) in 158.4 with Kerryn driving.
Briefly
■ Great news that Bacchus Marsh trainer Phil Chircop has been given the all clear and is well on the road to recovery after breaking his foot in a nasty accident a few months back ■ Disappointing for owner Paul Humphreys that smart mare Something Fast had to be put down after fracturing a leg at Cranbourne Trots last Sunday. ■ Tasmanian trainer Ben Yole must have certainly set a record by having no less than 37 acceptors for the return of racing at Hobart on Sunday. ■ Following the passing of both Gavin and Graeme Lang, harness racing has lost futher participants in the last few weeks - Barry Elmer (trainer/driver), Rob Watson (administrator), Keith Linsell (T/D) and former steward Rod Osborne.
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Rebels hopeful of 2020 half-season ■ Despite the recent announcements from the Eastern Football League and the Northern Football League that their respective 2020 senior seasons have been cancelled, the AFL Outer East remains hopeful of a return to play. Additional changes to restrictions are likely to be announced by the Victorian Government as of Monday, June 22 after which the AFL Outer East has indicated it will discuss these announcements with all clubs in order to make an informed decision re the 2020 season. At a recent Seymour District Junior Football Netball League Club Presidents' meeting in Seymour, AFL Goulburn Murray General Manager Jamie Macri explained that due to the AFL funding cuts, the majority of staff at the AFL Goulburn Murray administration hub have
been stood down with only a couple of staff working part time. Clubs were invited to give their respective thoughts on the prospects of a 2020 SDJFNL season with a range of concerns and issues raised and discussed. The AFL Goulburn Murray has advised the Clubs that the 2020 regular season will be cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. Some Clubs indicated during discussions that there was an appetite for some practice games later in the year and the AFL Goulburn Murray encourages this if it suits the Club and is safe to do so as it would give the kids some football and netball in 2020. The Alexandra Football Netball Club has already been discussing options for 2020 re jun-
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• IGA Supermarket • Yarra Glen Newsagency
YARRA JUNCTION
■ The MDBA Chief Executive Phillip Glyde, believes that because the Lower Lakes Science Review confirmed the lakes have always been fresh, basin communities should now feel assured that continued delivery of increasingly scarce freshwater to the Lower Lakes is the correct management and we can all move on. He has failed to acknowledge the review's ample evidence that climate change means current basin plan management relying solely on delivering massive volumes of freshwater downstream to the estuarine system has a very short shelf life . The CSIRO led review stated: "The Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth (CLLMM) are a wave-dominated estuary system and as such the Murray Mouth is clogging up with sand over time, and this will be exacerbated by climate change. “The management of the CLLMM will become increasingly challenging as sea level rise will alter the hydrodynamics of the Murray Mouth, as well as increase seawater ingression into the Lower Lakes." The review also states that greater volumes of freshwater inflow would be needed to maintain lake water, salinity levels and flow over the barrages because of higher lake evaporation and more seawater flowing into the Lakes, yet runoff from upstream catchments is projected to decline. Consequently the Mouth channel is likely to require permanent dredging to keep it open. State and Federal Governments continue to spend millions of dollars on 24/7 dredging year in, year out,( $5 - $6 Million in the last year alone) without investigating other solutions such as Lock Zero which would not only save approximately 2700GL/yr of precious freshwater but also enable scouring flows to coincide with outgoing tides through the Murray Mouth. The present day reality is that climate change is occurring at a faster rate than previously thought with stream inflows in Victoria reducing by 50 per cent in the last 20 years due to higher temperatures and a change in the seasonal pattern of rainfall in the southern basin. Yet politicians and bureaucrats continue to sit on their hands and allow the current blinkered approach of the MDBA to pursue implementation of the Basin Plan, with no complete review of the plan and climate impacts until 2026, by which time Australia's foodbowl, the Murray Darling Basin, will be on its knees.
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Lloyd Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 1 Palmer Court Yea Victoria 3717
Ph: 5797 2797 Mob: 0425 731 265 Installation and repair all brands. AU 32863 Licence No. 43498
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AUTO ELECTRICS
BIN HIRE
CARPETS
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Trades & Services Directory CARPET CLEANING CARPET CLEANING EMERGENCY WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION SERVICE 24 HOURS PREFERRED RESTORER TO ALL MAJOR INSURANCE COMPANIES • Move out clean a specialty • Residential air duct cleaning service www. • Tile and grout/high pressure cleaning steamatic. • Upholstery and rug cleaning com.au
5797 2555 DIRECT 0438 354 886
CLEANING
CONCRETING Alexandra & Yea
EARTHMOVING
ELECTRICIANS
EARTHMOVING
ELECTRICAL
PREMIX Ready mix concrete
Serving the Shire of Murrindindi for 25 years
sand • screenings • reinforcing steel • plastic
5772 1815 or 0408 576 129 hollis@virtual.net.au
Lot 8 Peterkin Pl, Alexandra. 6 Grevillea St, Yea.
CONSTRUCTION CONCRETE & TIMBER RETAINING WALLS
Domestic, Commercial & Industrial
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CONVEYANCING
ELECTRICAL
Debra Loveday 5772 2500. 71 Grant St, Alexandra debra@sargeantsm.com.au Conveyancing throughout Victoria
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CONVEYANCING
ELECTRICAL
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Buying or selling property? SERVICES PROVIDED • Buying or selling property - residential or commercial • Off the Plan house, unit, apartment - buying or selling • Off the Plan Land - buying or selling • Transfer of Land - between related parties, spouses and more • Subdivisions. • Refinances • Updating a title (i.e. registering a death) Maria Tomlinson Licensed Conveyancer 0429 290 061 conveysolutions@bigpond.com
REC: 13433. AU27974 Brad: 0411 875 207 apolloelectrics@hotmail.com Specialises in: • All electrical service and installation • Melbourne’s BEST Split System Installation. • Free home site inpsection and quote • 24/7 Emergency break down service EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND WORKMANSHIP FROM LOCAL FAMILY BUSINESS
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CLEANING
COUNSELLOR
ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING
Counselling, Clinical Hypnotherapist. Medium Bette Phillips-Campbell, AACHP
Ph. 0409 788 883 CONCRETE PIPES
Ken Dickson
CRANE TRUCK HIRE
10 Peterkin Pl, Alexandra I christie.kirley@hotmail.com
ELECTRICAL
T&J MITCHELL EXCAVATION TRUCK TRAILER 5 Tonne and 25 Tonne BOBCAT track machines concrete driveways and sheds site excavation - site cleaning low loader hay and silage cartage and silage grab. dams and driveway constructions experienced tradie Tony ph 0408 584 854
Concrete Pipes
rejects 225mm-1200mm in stock other sizes available
0407 298 636 Maroondah Hwy, Merton
CONCRETING
EXCAVATION
CURTAINS AND BLINDS
ELECTRICAL
EXCAVATION & EARTHMOVING
Dingo Mini Digger
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Call Will Mob: 0432 991 992 EXCAVATIONS Ph: 03 5797 2235
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Trades & Services Directory EXCAVATIONS
FENCING
HIRE
LEGAL AND PLANNING
KITCHENS
LEGAL SERVICES
All general farm fencing, cattle yards, sheep yards, vineyards, on site welding and oxy work. Tree plantation ripping. 5 hydraulic post drivers and pneumatic drivers. HAY CONTRACTING: Mowing, raking, round and square bales, cartage, loading, unloading. GRASS SLASHING: 4 extra heavy duty slashers. GENERAL FREIGHT: Hay, timber, wool, steel, grapes, machinery
GLEN (HORACE) McMASTER 5797 2921. Mobile 0417 529 809
GARAGE DOOR SPECIALISTS
BARRISTER & SOLICITOR ‘Riverview’ 1560 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Alexandra Phone 5773 2298 Fax 5773 2294
EXCAVATIONS All general earthworks and excavations. Free quotes dams, houseand shed sites, farm tracks driveways, trees, fence lines and scrub clearing. Wide range of machines available. Give us a go we won't disappoint. AH 5796 9129
Garage Door Specialists P/L
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MAINTENANCE
Sales and service off all types of garage doors, remote controls
Phone Jason 0419 899 057 www.gdsdoors.com.au
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LANDSCAPES
MOTOR HOMES
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PAINTING
Interior and Exterior Painting • Experienced Painter • Free Quotes • Fully Insured • Competitively Priced
John 0400 917 218 5725 4513
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EXCAVATIONS
STRAYCAT EXCAVATIONS Bobcat, 4.5 Tonne Mini Excavator with Rock Breaker, Truck & Trailer, and Kato 15 Tonne Rock Breaker
Paul 0408 367 071
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Trades & Services Directory PEST CONTROL
PLUMBER
RECYCLING
SCRAP REMOVAL
PLUMBER Simon Young 0429 052 166 I am a local guy who has lived in the area for more than 34 years and have 20 years’ plumbing experience. I pride myself in quality workmanship and reliability. • All areas of plumbing • Drainage • New Homes • Hot water installation • Renovations • Gas fitting • Roofing and Gutter • Maintenance and repairs • Septic tanks • Water tanks and pumps • Free quotes
Give me a try, I won’t let you down!
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SECURITY DOORS
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0409 511 268
PLUMBERS
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
RENEWABLE ENERGY
SEPTIC TANK CLEANING SEPTIC TANK CLEANING BOB WALLACE & SONS Serving the Kinglake Ranges and surrounding areas for 25 years. Family owned and operated business.
Property Maintenance Group PH: 0458 205 637
• Septic Tanks • Treatment Plants • Grease Traps • Portable Toilets • EPA Licensed • Yarra Valley Water Approved Disposal Site
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REIKI
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Reiki Healing Karli Chase: 0425 794 838 7 The Semi-Circle, Yea www.reikiinsight.com
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Trades & Services Directory TERMITE CONTROL
TREE SERVICES
TRIMMING
WATER CARTAGE
THERAPIES
TREE SERVICES
UPHOLSTERY
WINDOW CLEANING
Crystal Pine Tree Services
Maxwell’s
Pruning Tree Removal Bob Cat Truck Hire Insured and Experienced
Upholstery
Lounge, Dining, Repaired and Recovered, Chairs and Sofas Made tto o Or der ge Range of Order der.. Lar Large Fabrics, Car and Boat Upholstery
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WATER
WINDSCREENS
WATER BORING
YOUR BUSINESS
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0416 245 784 or 5784 1175
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0407 849 252
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M: 0428 390 544 petertrim@westnet.com.au F: 5797 2295
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Global Tree Solutions Pty Ltd
Professional, Reliable & Competitive Qualified Tree Specialist Fully Insured & Over 30 Years Experience No-Obligation Free Quotations Mulch and Firewood for Sale Tree Felling Hedging Uplift Pruning Crown Weight Reductions Dead Wooding Stump Grinding Mulching Insurance Work
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Alexandra NEW PRICE C ONTRA CT CONTRA ONTRACT UNDER
SOLD
Country Lifestyle Circa 1920's • Californian Bungalow 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home. • Situated on just over 1400sqm with established gardens. • Solar Power, Wood heaters & automatic watering system. • Lockup garage with power & concrete floor $385,000 - $415,000
Alexandra
Quality Designer Living:• 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Hedger Constructions built home • Open plan living with split system heating and cooling • Double lock up garage with drive through access • Bi fold doors to undercover outdoor area & 5KW solar system $475,000
Alexandra
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Priced from $150,000
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SO LD Build your dream home:• Located in a quiet cul-de sac is this parcel of land measuring 825m2 • Ready to build your dream home. • Great views of the surrounding hills, with northerly aspect. • Power, town water, sewerage and telecommunications ready to connect to. $115,000
SO LD 360 Degree Views on 161 Acres! • Fantastic views in all directions is this large grazing/lifestyle property. • 61 Acres of hills with 3 titles. • Fully fenced with plenty of places to build your home. • Zoned farming and low density residential $449,000
Director/ Sales Specialist- Belinda Hocking 0418 115 574 Sales Specialist- Jody Murphy 0422 184 231
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Lifestyle properties are in demand and buyers are actively looking in the Murrindindi Shire at the moment
Real Estate Sales Professional – Kerryn Rishworth Real 0412 346 346 169. 169. kerryn.r@landmarkharcourts.com.au Rishworth 0412 Property Management Management –– Sharon Butcher 0402 0409 113 439 927 805. Property Sharon Contact Landmark Netrien YeaYea forfor allall of of your Stock, Merchandise, Insurance & Financial Services 5797 2799 Contact your Stock, Merchandise, Insurance & Financial Services 5979 2799
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