The Local Paper. Regional Edition. Wed., Sep. 23, 2020

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Mr Walsh has nominated for the Koriella Ward, held for the past four years by Cr Charlie Bisset. Ms Walsh is standing for the Red Gate Ward, previously held by Cr Margaret Rae who is retiring.

Some 13 people had nominated as at 5pm Monday (Sept. 21). Nominations were to close at 12 Noon yesterday (Tues.) after The Local Paper went to press.

John Walsh is a former Shire President. His opponents for Koriella Ward, as at Monday, will be John Steer and Adam Neeves.

Robyn Walsh will compete against Ian McKaskill and Damien Gallagher in the seat held to date by Cr Margaret Rae, now retiring.

Sue Carpenter is standing for the Cheviot Ward, which is being vacated by Rebecca Bowles. Former Councillor, John Kennedy, has announced his nomination, but this had not been published by the Victorian Electoral Commission on Monday night.

Ilona Gerencser was the only Kinglake Ward nominee at press time. Cr Leigh Dunscombe has said he will not re-stand.

Kim Travers has nominated against Cr Eric Lording for King Parrot Ward. Cr Sandice McAulay is standing for Cathedral Ward.

Robyn Ellis and Karine Haslam have been nominated for the Eildon Ward seat.

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EVERYTHING WE’RE DOING IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE Thank you Victoria.

As hard as this is, every sacrifice we’re making is making a difference. But we can’t stop now, or lose everything we’ve worked for. We will get through this together.

For details go to vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne

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Where to pick up your free copy of The Local Paper ■ ALEXANDRA. Alexandra Newsagency. 82-84 Grant St. ■ ALEXANDRA. Corner Hotel.

65 Grant St. ■ ALEXANDRA. Endeavour Alexandra (BP). 10 Downey St. ■ ALEXANDRA. Foodworks. 102 Grant St. ■ ALEXANDRA. Mount Pleasant Hotel. 90 Grant St. ■ ALEXANDRA. Nutrien Harcourts. 56 Grant St. ■ ALEXANDRA. Shamrock Hotel. 80 Grant St. ■ ALEXANDRA. Simpson’s Fuel (Caltex). 25 Aitken St. ■ ALEXANDRA. Totally Trout. 42 Downey St. ■ BUXTON. Blue Igloo Roadhouse. 2200 Maroondah Hwy. ■ BUXTON. Buxton Hotel. 2192 Maroondah Hwy. ■ BUXTON. Shell Buxton. 2093 Maroondah Hwy. ■ DIAMOND CREEK. Diamond Creek Newsagency. Shop 62a Main Rd, Diamond Creek Plaza.

■ DOREEN. Doreen General Store. 920 Yan Yean Rd. ■ EILDON. Foodworks. 18 Main St. ■ ELTHAM. Eltham Newsagency.

2/963 Main Rd. ■ EPPING. APCO Service Station. Cnr McDonalds Rd and High St. ■ EPPING. Epping RSL. Harvest Home Rd. ■ FLOWERDALE. Flowerdale Community House. 36 Silver Creek Rd. ■ FLOWERDALE. Flowerdale Hotel. 3325 Whittlesea-Yea Rd. ■ FLOWERDALE. Hazeldene General Store. 6 Curlings Rd. ■ GLENBURN. Glenburn Roadhouse. 3883 Melba Hwy. ■ HURSTBRIDGE. Hurstbridge Newsagency. 900 Main Hustbridge Rd. ■ KANGAROO GROUND. Kangaroo Ground General Store.

280 Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd. ■ KINGL AKE. Cafe. WhittleseaKinglake Rd. ■ KINGL AKE. Foodworks. 12 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd. ■ KINGL AKE. Kinglake Pub. 28 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd. ■ KINGL AKE. United Service Station. 2 Glenburn-Kinglake Rd. ■ LAURIMAR. Laurimar Newsagency. 95 Hazel Glen Dr. ■ MANSFIELD. Foodworks. 119 High St. ■ MARYSVILLE. Foodworks.

40A Darwin St. ■ MERNDA. Mernda Villages Post Office. 50 Mernda Village Dr. ■ MOLESWORTH. Molesworth Store. 4353 Goulburn Valley Hwy. ■ NARBETHONG. Black Spur Inn. 436 Maroondah Hwy. ■ NARBETHONG. Black Spur Roadhouse. 264 Maroondah Hwy. ■ PANTON HILL. Panton Hill General Store. 586 Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Rd. ■ PANTON HILL. Panton Hill Hotel. 633 Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Rd. ■ PHEASANT CREEK. Flying Tarts Cafe. 888 WhittleseaKinglake Rd. ■ PHEASANT CREEK. Pheasant Creek Store. 884 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd. ■ RESEARCH. Research Post Office. 1546 Main Rd. ■ SMITHS GULLY. Smiths Gully General Store. 914 Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Rd. ■ SOUTH MOR ANG. Milk Bar. 15 Gorge Rd. ■ ST ANDREWS. St Andrews General Store. 10 Caledonia St. ■ ST ANDREWS. St Andrews Hotel. 79 Burns St. ■ STRATH CREEK. Strath Creek Post Office. 8 Glover Rd. ■ TAGGERTY. Taggerty General Store. 26 Taggerty-Thornton Rd. ■ THORNTON. 4 Ways Diner.

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

1362 Taggerty-Thornton Rd.

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

6606 Maroondah Hwy. ■ YARCK. Yarck Hotel.

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

Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express Edition

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

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

■ LAUNCHING PLACE. Launching Place General Store.

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

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

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

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

■ WARRANDYTE. Warrandyte Newsagency/Post Office. 100 Melbourne Hill Rd. ■ WESBURN. Hotel. 2882 Warburton Hwy. ■ WONGA PARK. IGA Xpress.

70 Jumping Creek Rd. ■ WOORI YALLOCK. Hillcrest Little Store. 1745 Warburton Hwy. ■ WOORI YALLOCK. Woori Yallock Newsagency. Shop 4,1585 Warburton Hwy. ■ YARRA GLEN. IGA Supermarket. 1/38 Bell St. ■ YARR A GLEN. Yarra Glen Newsagency. 32 Bell St. ■ YARR A JUNCTION. Yarra Junction Newsagency. 2454 Warburton Hwy.

Mitchell Shire Edition ■ BEVERIDGE. Beveridge Post Office. Lot 1 Old Hume Hwy. ■ BROADFORD. Broadford Corner Store. 89 High St. ■ BROADFORD. Broadford Hotel. 100 High St. ■ BROADFORD. Broadford Newsagency. 67 High St. ■ BROADFORD. Broadford Post Office. 123 High St. ■ BROADFORD. Broadford Service Station. 165 High St. ■ BROADFORD. Commercial Hotel. 31 High St. ■ BROADFORD. High Street Bakery. 67A High St. ■ BROADFORD. IGA Supermarket. 65 High St. ■ BROADFORD. Stuty’s Bakehouse. 91-93 High St. ■ DONNYBROOK. Donnybrook Hotel. 825 Donnybrook Rd. ■ DONNYBROOK. Donnybrook Post Office. 810 Donnybrook Rd. ■ KILMORE. BP. 102 Sydney St. ■ KILMORE. Kemp’s Bakery.

65 Sydney St. ■ KILMORE. Kilmore Bakery.

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

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

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

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

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

26 Station St. ■ SEYMOUR. Top Shop. Cnr Anzac Ave and Delatite Rd. ■ TALLAROOK. Tallarook General Store. 36 Main Rd. ■ TALLAROOK. Tallarook Hotel.

15 Main Rd. ■ TRAWOOL. Trawool Estate/ Hotel. 8150 Goulburn Valley Hwy. ■ WALLAN. United Service Station. 11-14 High St. ■ WALLAN. Wallan News and Lotto. Shop 6, 55 High St. ■ WALLAN EAST. New Rattlers Inn. Station St. ■ WANDONG. Caltex Star Mart.

3272 Epping-Kilmore Rd. ■ WANDONG. Dundee’s Fish and Cips. 3272 Epping-Kilmore Rd. ■ WANDONG. IGA Supermarket. 3272 Epping-Kilmore Rd. ■ WANDONG. Wandong Post News and Tatts. 3272 EppingKilmore Rd. ■ WANDONG. Kemp’s Wandong Bakery. 372 EppingKilmore Rd. ■ WANDONG. Magpie and Stump Hotel. 3313 EppingKilmore Rd.

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Court Lists Mansfield Magistrates’ Court Plaintiff / Informant /Applicant vs Defendant /Accused / Respondent. Information Division.

Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, September 30 Victoria Police - Broadway, B (42074) v Kurth, Rose. Uni-Alexandra Victoria Police - Blackall, J (39856) v Hines, Paul John. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Dawson, N (40934) v Scott, Max Anthony. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Dawson, N (40934) v Hamstead, Blake. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Blackall, J (39856) v Zerbato, Kristy. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Mclachlan, M (29272) v Romanes, Gregory John. Highway PatrolMansfield Victoria Police - Swan, P (39871) v Romanes, Gregory John. Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Scannell, M (35182) v Lehman, Colin. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Mclachlan, M (29272) v Romanes, Gregory. Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Parker, H (39579) v Musgrove, Douglas Allan. Uni-Eildon Victoria Police - Stevens, M (34763) v Duhamel, Max Maurice. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Woodstock, S (39399) v Jose, Jim. Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Mclachlan, M (29272) v Elliott, Mark. Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Nolan, M (31536) v Renn, Sarah. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Carroll, T (35729) v Ballard, Warren Grant. Ciu-Benalla Victoria Police - Young, S (25481) v Breider, Henderika. Uni-Mansfield Thursday, October 1 Victoria Police - Clements, A (39613) v Young, Dale. State Highway Patrol South East Seymour Magistrates’ Court Wednesday, September 24 Traffic Camera Office - Traffic Camera Office v Brewart, Tamara. Melbourne Victoria Police - Grant, B (28598) v Tennant, Steven Nathan. Mitchell Victoria Police - Donohue, B (41483) v Abela, Skye. Mitchell Victoria Police - Mathews, A (44982) v Gleeson, Renee. Uni-Craigieburn Victoria Police - Bourne, G (44387) v Saoud, Mohamad. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Niemann, C (34454) v Heslop, Jessica Lee. Socit-Seymour Victoria Police - Tucknott, R (37446) v Camm, Rodney. Uni-Yea Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Forge, Bradley. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Turco, Z (44303) v Braybon, Grant. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Basham, D (29613) v Stratton, Cory Graham. State Hwy Patrol-West Victoria Police - Whiteside, M (43500) v Paterno, Domenic. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Hewet, T (32655) v Triandafyllakos, Jim. State Hwy Patrol-North Victoria Police - Zeffert, K (37093) v Pearce, Mark. State Hwy Patrol-North Victoria Police - Turner, J (34532) v Gueli, Fernando Jnr. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Keevil, A (43714) v Cowell, Trent. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Long, R (26551) v Troianos, Gerasimos. Heavy Vehicle Unit Victoria Police - Barlow, D (45396) v Perera, Roshan, Pcet-Kilmore Victoria Police - Patane, H (43503) v Krosohos, David. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Smith, L (44526) v Barrett, Kathryn. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Keevil, A (43714) v AlvarezGonzalez, Maria. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Mcpartlan, M (22827) v Burdett, Adam John. Highway Patrol-Wallan Victoria Police - Pratt, J (45214) v Robl, Aaron. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Barlow, D (45396) v King, Kristine. Pcet-Kilmore Victoria Police - Keevil, A(43714) v Robinson, Damian Mark. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Whiteside, M (43500) v Wright, Jacelle Deanne. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Pratt, J (45214) v Brad-ford, Rebecca. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Thornton, J (41346) v Mckenzie, Tneil-Summer. Uni-Portland Friday, September 25 Victoria Police - Kaur, P (43037) v Brown, Gavin James. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Holcombe, S (39769) v Willis, Hannah. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Lemke, Sarah. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Pezzimenti, P (32040) v Frazer, Aaron. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Broadway, B (42074) v Dodemaide, Jesse. Uni-Alexandra

Making News in The Local Paper

Skate Park move

■ The Whittlesea Skate Park and BMX track is soon to have an upgrade.

Online design workshops will help the Council plan the park.

The workshops will run over the school holidays.

■ Wednesday, September 23. 3.30pm – 4.30pm.

■ Tuesday, September 29. 4pm– 5pm.

$170,000 windfall ■ Maribyrnong City Council’s 2020/21 Community Grant Program is providing funding of $170,000 to local organisations supporting a diverse range of community based initiatives. A total of 37 applications have been funded. The Council says it has been more responsive to community organisations hit by COVID-19.

4-storey permit

■ Monash Council's decision regarding a four-storey aparatment building at at 1 Railway Parade North and 16 O’Sullivan Road, Glen Waverley, has been varied by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Three nearby residents, Lois Maynard, Marie Bateman, and Choong Chow, sought for the Tribunal to vary the project because of its ‘visual bulk’.

Parks to re-open

■ The water at the Seville, Lilydale and the Warburton water parks will turn on as of Monday (Sept. 28).

Operating hours arer planned to be: ■ Seville Water Park, 8:30am - 9pm ■ Lilydale Lake Water Park, 8:30am 9pm ■ Warburton Water World, 10am - 7pm

Need for checks

■ Tania Maxwell, Northern Victoria MLC, has called for greater checks on people from the Melbourne metro area entering regional zones. “Many people in Northern Victoria have been frustrated by repeated evidence and reports over recent months of travellers heading from Melbourne to our region without being subjected to any checks for their reasons for travel, either at road checkpoints or as passengers on buses and trains.”

Violence probe

■ Tania Maxwell , Northern Victoria MLC, is urging the State Government to focus on adolescent violence as part of its response to the Royal Commission into Family Violence.

Recent data shows up to 10 per cent of Police callouts related to family violence involve young people. Around 30 per cent of these respondents are females. ● Regular news updates for all editions can be seen at: www.LocalPaper.com.au

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Ticks & Crosses

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Improvements are on the way to the Kinglake Memorial Reserve. Crs Charlie Bisset and Eric Lording successfully moved at last Wednesday’s Murrindindi Shire meeting that Council adopt the Kinglake Memorial Reserve Master Plan.

● Cr Bec Bowles Cr Bec Bowles has won a fulltime employment position. She told social media friends last week: “Letting everyone know that I have secured a full time position at a wholesale nursery in Kinglake. These positions are few and far between so I had to make the difficult decision not to stand for Council this coming election. I want to say thank you for voting me in in a landslide four years ago, I am know putting the call out for other people to stand in the Cheviot ward, it may seem daunting at first but it is very rewarding and if you are a community minded person then you have the ability to shape the town, shire’s future.”

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The man who Cr Bowles defeated in a “landslide” four years ago, is going to try his hand at winning back the Cheviot Ward seat on Murrindindi Shire Council. Cr Kennedy was Deputy Mayor, and was surprised when Cr Bowles polled 984 votes to his own 478 votes. ● John Kennedy

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Expenditure of not more than $1.5 million over five years has been authorised by Murrindindi Shire Council for a panel for the provision of maintenance, programmed works, emergency works, minor building works and approved capital works: ■ A & C Wood Plumbing Pty Ltd ■ Kinglake Plumbing Pty Ltd ■ Travis Capp Plumbing Pty Ltd ■ Hydrotech Services ■ Plumbtrax Pty Ltd ■ ODM Plumbing Pty Ltd. A new website to support artists living and working in the City of Whittlesea has put a spotlight on unique art, music, dance and other creative forms created locally. The Whittlesea Arts website is also a place for residents to participate in creative online programs to stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Administrator Ms Peita Duncan said Whittlesea Arts was an exciting new platform that celebrates unity and diversity. www.arts.whittlesea.vic.gov.au Victoria is going to have a public holiday on Friday, October 23, the day before a football Grand Final is played in Queensland. Businesses in Melbourne, already closed by COVID-19 restrictions, will have to pay holiday rates to any staff to stay at home ... which they were already set to do under Stage 4 rules.

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Readers’ contributions to the ‘Ticks & Crosses’ column are welcomed.

Send your contribution to: editor@LocalPaper.com.au Contributions will be published at the sole discretion of the Editor.

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Local News

Alex. Races cancelled ■ Alexandra Racing Club’s unlucky streak has continued with the cancellation of the first meeting for the 2020-21 picnic season.

“All picnic meetings from Saturday, October 24 up to and including Saturday, November have been cancelled 7 which will affect meetings at Alexandra, Healesville, Mansfield and Balnarring,” said a Racing Victoria statement.

The 2020-21 picnic racing season had been due to start on October 24.

Racing Victoria said it had consulted with Country Racing Victoria to make the decision.

“With confirmation that theAFL Grand Final public holiday will be on Friday, October 23, the Benalla Cup, which has been conducted on this public holiday in recent years, will move to this date.

“As a result, the Echuca meeting originally scheduled for October 23 moves to Monday, October 26.

“All non-TAB meetings on Melbourne Cup Day (Tuesday, November 3), that being Cranbourne, Bairnsdale, Wangaratta and Mildura, have been cancelled leaving Flemington and the TAB meeting at Echuca as the two Victorian race meetings to be conducted on Cup Day,” said the Racing Victoria statement issued on Friday (Sep. 18).

● Chris Walsh, Alexandra Race Club President

● Michael Chesworth, Acting CEO

“His skills, experience and knowledge of the community will be vital in ensuring a smooth transition to a new Council in November.”

Mr Chesworth has been appointed as Acting CEO for a period of up to 12 months, which will allow the new Council to settle in before embarking on the process of appointing a permanent CEO. Mr Chesworth said he was delighted with the appointment. “'I'm honoured to be offered the opportunity to lead the organisation as Acting CEO. “Over the past six months, I've witnessed the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our work, our families and our communities and I'm immensely proud of the strength we have shown as a community to get to where we are today.”

Ms Chesworth thanked Mr Lloyd for his service.

Stage 3 rules in place ■ Murrindindi and Mitchell Shires are now in ‘Step 3’ on the roadmap to recovery. There are no restrictions on the reasons to leave home.

“Stay safe as restrictions ease by washing your hands regularly, wearing a face covering when you leave home, coughing and sneezing into your elbow, and keeping at least 1.5 metres from others,” said a Government statement.

“Keep your friends and family safe by meeting outdoors. There is a lower risk of spreading coronavirus (COVID-19) between people if you are outdoors. Groups of up to 10 people will be able to meet outdoors.

“Restrictions are easing to allow for cafes, restaurants, beauty and personal care, and some outdoor entertainment venues to open. Restaurants will open in a predominantly outdoor capacity, with a group limit of 10 people, and density limits.

“You must not travel to metropolitan Melbourne except for permitted work purposes, care and compassionate reasons or shopping for food and supplies, if necessary.

“Face coverings must be worn by all Victorians when they leave home, unless they have a lawful exception.

“Stay at home if you feel unwell.”

■ Drivers’ licences of patrons are being checked at Kinglake Pub to ensure that customes are not from Stage 4 restricted areas.

“Anyone from a Stage 4 lockdown area is not able to be on the premises ... they will just have to wait,” said a Pub announcement on social media.

Lunch and dinner is being served from Wednesday to Sunday, with phone bookings essential. The Pub will be closed Monday and Tuesdays until further notice. The hotel is open for seated drinking and eating.

Marysville ramming

Chesworth will act as CEO ■ Michael Chesworth will be the Acting Chief Executive Officer at Murrindindi Shire Council for up to 12 months, Councillors have determined.

This follows the announcement that Craig Lloyd will move from Murrindindi to Whittlesea City Council on Monday, October 12.

Mr Chesworth has extensive senior executive experience in local government, and has been with the Council for over 20 years.

He is currently Director of Corporate and Shared Services, which oversees Council's business services and governance functions.

Council's CEO, Craig Lloyd said he is extremely pleased with the appointment.

“Michael is the right choice as Council's Acting CEO. His appointment comes at a crucial time, as a new Council will shortly be elected.

Local Briefs Checks at Kinglake

■ A man and a woman were arrested after a Police car was rammed in Marysville on Wednesday night (Sept. 16).

Officers were in Hill Ave about 11pm when they attempted to intercept a BMW sedan.

It is alleged the driver of the BMW deliberately drove the sedan into the Police vehicle.

The BMW left the road and became bogged in a garden bed.

Police were able to arrest the driver, a 37year-old man, and the passenger, a 22-yearold woman.

The pair are currently assisting Police with their enquires.

Welcome Melanie ■ Melanie Ravary was welcomed to the Murrindindi Shire Council team by Cr Jackie Ashe at last week’s Council meeting.

Ms Ravary joins Tammie Long in the Business Partnerships area of Council.

“It is more important than ever to have this area of Council strengthen, great to have Melanie on-board,” Cr Ashe said.

$250,000 grant ■ Murrindindi Council has been advised that it will receive a grant of $250,000 to support outdoor dining infrastructure, permit waivers and promotion, as well as small and sole trader grants.

Chief Executive Officer Craig Lloyd said he was advised by Department of Health and Human Services that these grants will be available for application from last Thursday (Sept. 17).

Rural push: MP

■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish says that rural areas of the Nillumbik and Yarra Ranges do not want to be classified as metropolitan communities.

In State Parliament last Thursday (Sep. 17), Ms McLeish addressed a question to Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews: “Parts of Yarra Ranges and Nillumbik councils are very much rural—people live on farms and large blocks and in small towns and hamlets.

“Many are involved in agriculture and horticulture and fight pests such as deer and foxes—the same as those living in regional Victoria.

“Mail delivery is a challenge and non-existent in places. Many communities are over 60 or even 80 kilometres from the CBD. “Residents in these areas consider that they live in the country, and overwhelmingly they want the Premier to treat them the same as rural and regional Victorians when it comes to COVID restrictions.

“Will you support those living in the nonurban areas of the Yarra Ranges and Nillumbik councils—areas like Powelltown, Warburton, Don Valley, Healesville, Smiths Gully, St Andrews and Panton Hill unfairly swept into the metropolitan classification for COVID-19 restrictions—and reclassify them as regional, not metropolitan, for this purpose?”

Grant Guru access

● Premier Daniel Andrews

■ Cr Sandice McAulay says a Council branded grant finder portal (Grant Guru) is being implemented to support community, sport and recreation groups to access grant opportunities for which they are eligible to apply. Access by Council’s website.

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● ■ Victoria has recorded 11 new cases of Coronavirus in the 24 hours to Monday (Sept. 21), with the total number of cases now at 20,051.

The overall total increased by nine due to two cases being reclassified.

This is the lowest number of new cases since June 16, when we reported nine cases in the past 24-hour period.

Within Victoria, five of the new cases were linked to outbreaks or complex cases and six are under investigation.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews As at Monday five cases linked people have died from to outbreaks one is linked to Opal Coronavirus in Victoria.

Aged Care Hobsons Bay, one was The average number of cases linked to Australian Meat Group, diagnosed in the last 14 days for one was linked to Baptcare metropolitan Melbourne is 34.4 Wyndham Lodge and two were linked to Embracia Moonee Val- and regional Victoria is 1.6.

The rolling daily average case ley.

There were two new deaths number is calculated by averagfrom COVID-19 reported since ing out the number of new cases Sunday. One woman in her 80s over the past 14 days. and one woman in her 100s. One The total number of cases from death occurred prior to Sunday. an unknown source in the prior 14 One of the two deaths was days is 47 for metropolitan linked to a known outbreak in an Melbourne and zero for regional aged care facility. To date, 763 Victoria.

The 14-day period for the source of acquisition data ends 48 ■ Active aged care outbreaks with the highest cumulative case hours earlier than the 14-day penumbers are as follows: riod used to calculate the new case ■ 256 cases have been linked to BaptCare Wyndham Lodge Comaverage due to the time required munity in Werribee to fully investigate a case and as■ 219 cases have been linked to Epping Gardens Aged Care in Epping sign its mode of acquisition.

■ 166 cases have been linked to Estia Aged Care Facility in Ardeer In Victoria as at Monday: ■ 140 cases have been linked to Kirkbrae Presbyterian Homes in ■ 4266 cases may indicate comKilsyth munity transmission – a decrease ■ 131 cases have been linked to BlueCross Ruckers Hill Aged Care of one since Sunday Facility in Northcote ■ 657 cases were currently ac■ 128 cases have been linked to Twin Parks Aged Care in Resertive in Victoria voir ■ 124 cases have been linked to Cumberland ManorAged Care ■ 92 cases of coronavirus were Facility in Sunshine North in hospital, including 6 in inten■ 121 cases have been linked to Japara Goonawarra Aged Care sive care Facility in Sunbury ■ 18,567 people have recovered ■ 119 cases have been linked to Estia Aged Care Facility in Heidelfrom the virus berg A total of 2,582,621 test results ■ 108 cases have been linked to Kalyna Aged Care in Delahey have been received which is an increase of 7164 since Sunday.

Of the 657 current active cases ■ In Victoria there are currently four active cases in residential in Victoria: disability accommodation: ■ 631 are in metropolitan ■ Total resident cases: 0; Total Staff cases: 4 Melbourne under the First Step of ■ Active cases in NDIS homes: 3 (0 residents) ■ Active cases in ‘transfer’ homes (State regulated/funded): 1 (0 our roadmap residents) ■ 23 were in regional local gov■ Active cases in state government delivered and funded homes: 0 ernment areas under the Third Non-aged care outbreaks with the highest number of active cases Step of our roadmap include: ■ 3 are either unknown or sub■ 28 active cases are currently linked to the Casey community ject to further investigation outbreak (total cases: 43) ■ 10 active cases are currently linked to Footscray Hospital (total ■ 0 interstate residents cases: 16) ■ Colac Otway had 10 active ■ 7 active cases are currently linked to Alfred Hospital (total cases: cases, Greater Geelong had two 8) active cases, Greater Bendigo ■ 5 active cases are currently linked to Wydinia Kindergarten had one active case and Ballarat (total cases: 16) had no active cases.

Of the total cases: ■ 18,663 cases were from met■ Learner permit and licence testing including drive tests are set to ropolitan Melbourne, while 1192 resume across regional Victoria in line with the Victorian are from regional Victoria Government’s roadmap to reopening.

Total cases include 9561 men Ben Carroll, Minister for Roads and Road Safety, said licensing and 10,476 women operations will resume in regional areas this week now that regional Total number of healthcare Victoria has progressed to the Third Step along the path toward workers: 3504, active cases: 79 COVID Normal.

First priority under the staged resumption will be to re-book tests There were 332 active cases for those in regional Victoria whose appointments were postponed. relating to aged care facilities

Outbreaks in aged care homes

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■ New numbers reveal that around 19,000 workers in the McEwen electorate could be worse off and almost $17 million will be ripped out of the local economy every fortnight if the Morrison Government goes ahead with its cuts to JobKeeper at the end this month.

Rob Mitchell, Member for McEwen, said that with nearly one million Australians unemployed and unemployment expected to increase, it makes no sense for the Coalition Government to withdraw support without a comprehensive jobs plan to replace it.

Mr Mtichell said an estimated 5000 businesses in McEwen will be impacted by the cuts planned for September 28. He warned the cuts will make the recession worse.

"Scott Morrison should reconsider his cuts to JobKeeper which are coming at the worst possible time for many workers, businesses and communities who are relying on it," Mr Mitchell said.

"From next Monday, cuts and changes to the JobKeeper scheme will see local businesses and workers lose access completely, while others will have their payments slashed by between $300 and $750 per fortnight," he said.

"The premature withdrawal of JobKeeper support follows the Morrison Government's decision to exclude millions of workers from the program, including over a million casual workers.

"In recent days, concerns around compliance with JobKeeper's rules by some businesses have surfaced, with 8000 tip-offs reported to the Australian Tax Office - many concerning deliberate underpayments of the wage subsidies.

"JobKeeper's potential to do so much good and help protect Australians in the depths of this recession is being cruelled by Scott Morrison's botched implantation, poor compliance enforcement, and premature cuts.

"The recession will be deeper and the unemployment queues will be longer because Scott Morrison is pulling support from the economy too soon and because he doesn't have a plan for jobs.

"Our community needs and deserves a comprehensive jobs plan to set us up for the recovery and the future,” M r Mitchell said.

Licence testing to resume

● Rob Mitchell

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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21-April 20) Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 2-6-1-9 Lotto Numbers: 12-16-24-27-30-42 It should be a good week when you could find a good reason to do a bit of celebrating. If planning travel, make sure all reservations are as planned and someone close could be trying to interfere with your ideas.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Grey Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 3-2-8-5 Lotto Numbers: 1-6-14-20-27-30 Your family life could do with a little diplomacy and tact. If planning to change something try not to step on other peoples toes. Loved ones should delight you with good news.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 4-2-1-8 Lotto Numbers: 6-13-22-27-34-40 True love might not run so smoothly this time but with goodwill and a little tact you should be able to patch things up. You could be very lucky with a friend born under the sign of Libra.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 5-1-7-3 Lotto Numbers: 7-13-29-31-33-36 You might not be happy about the way someone is interfering in your affairs. May be a clear word about what you really want could be in order. A good idea to check all appointments and reservations that are in the pipeline.

LEO: (July 23-August 22) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 4-3-2-6 Lotto Numbers: 2-9-15-27-32-41 News from faraway could be instrumental in making you hurry up with your plans. Also another surprise will delight you. Try to keep your cool - even domestic situations could irritate.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 1-7-2-5 Lotto Numbers: 3-5-23-34-42-11A very tempting situation in your lovelife so try to do the right thing for your loved one and not deliberately cause problems. Reunions with long lost friends and family members.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Light Blue Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 7-1-8-3 Lotto Numbers: 5-11-21-26-37-38 Do a bit of daydreaming - it will make you feel good and work towards the realisation of your wishes. Using what you have been learning, now could be a time to influence your career.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 3-8-1-5 Lotto Numbers: 13-16-25-26-30-42 Try not to bully people into doing what you think is the right way of making things happen. Working out differences and listening to others will solve many a problem.

A period of give and take.

SAGITTARIUS: (November23- December20) Lucky Colour: Turquoise Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 5-2-1-7 Lotto Numbers: 3-15-20-30-31-34 You should be able to achieve a lot during this period but it means a lot of extra work and giving up something you like. Your lovelife might suffer a bit but security is important too. .

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Brown Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 5-2-7-4 Lotto Numbers: 4-18-24-29-37-40 People that like you could help you in a special way that will be able to solve some of your problems. This could also be a very romantic period in which you should take care of your health and social standing.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 6-1-4-3 Lotto Numbers: 10-17-23-28-31-38 You might have to change some of your plans because of your work commitments but it will be financially rewarding to accept what is given to you.A new friend who will delight you.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Black Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 5-1-6-4 Lotto Numbers: 2-10-17-25-37-42 This is a very fertile period for Pisces people - marriages, engagements and births coming up.A wealthy relative or friend could help you financially out of a difficult situation.

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Rae will not stand ■ Murrindindi Shire Deputy Mayor Cr Margaret Rae has announced that she will not be standing for election next month.

“I have had the privilege of representing Murrindindi Shire for the past eight years and I want to thank you all, and particularly my community in Redgate Ward, for the constant support I have received over this time.

“I have been given the opportunity to learn so much and to experience so many things from opening bridges, halls, swimming pools, tennis and netball courts, meeting GovernorsGeneral, welcoming over 60 new citizens to our shire through citizenship ceremonies and working closely with community on a wide range of issues - amongst many other things.

“Thank you too, to my colleagues from both Councils - for the sharing of ideas, commitment and the teamwork that makes it all happen.

“When I was originally encouraged to stand for Council, I asked people ‘what is it you want me to do?’ The answer was ‘to provide good governance, to make sure that decisions are made properly and are accountable, and that the community is kept well and truthfully informed’. That was something I could and did commit to - and I have kept my word to you and represented you to the best of my ability,” Cr Rae said.

● Cr Margaret Rae

● Mark Varmalis, Yarra Ranges Shire said. “When we heard about the stimulus program from the State Government, our Recreation and Active Living Team contacted many clubs directly, checking in on them and encouraging them to apply for funding.

“It’s heartening that 151 community groups and clubs

were able to access support from the State Government – every bit of support helps during times like these.

“The $68 million Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program provides community sporting clubs and organisation with funding to help fast-track infrastructure projects that can begin in the immediate future.

“This funding helps to provide jobs for Victorians and improve community sporting infrastructure,” Mr Varmalis said. This support from the State Government follows Council’s success in securing $2.5 million from the Growing Suburbs Fund, which will help fund the Upwey Skatepark Redesign, a new pavilion at Kimberley Recreation Reserve and a new waste-to-energy project at Coldstream Waste Transfer Station.

Family violence concern ■ Tania Maxwell, Northern Victoria MLC, has called for a systemic approach to address adolescent violence, as recent data shows up to 10 per cent of Police callouts related to family violence involve young people.

Ms Maxwell said two recommendations outlined in the Royal Commission into Family Violence relating to adolescent violence are still outstanding and has asked the Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence for an update on the response.

Data from the Children’s Court shows that around 10 per cent of all family violence Police callouts in Victoria involve respondents aged 19 or under and, disturbingly, around 30 per cent of these respondents are females.

Ms Maxwell said that as disconcerting as these numbers are, they underplay the full extent of the problem as research consistently reinforces the notion that many occurrences of adolescent violence are never reported.

Ms Maxwell said that there also remains a general lack of knowledge about adolescent violence as a specific phenomenon, which leads to further gaps and inconsistencies in policy, practice and legislation, as well as in policing and jurisdictional responses.

■ Dr Helen Haines, Indi MHR, will host a function this morning (Wed., Sept. 17) to launch the ‘Local Power Plan’ The 10am event, with up to 400 people meeting by videoconferencing, will include special guests including Dr Rebecca Huntley, social researcher and author. Rebecca’s latest book is How to talk about Climate Change in a way that makes a difference.

The renewable energy plan for regional Australia is about lowering power prices, building nergy security and growing new industries in the regions.

Wellbeing issues

$200,000 for Ranges ■ Sporting clubs throughout Yarra Ranges have shared in more than $200,000 in funding to help them through the pandemic, thanks to a State Government grants program.

The Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program has provided 151 community groups and sporting clubs with $1500 in grants, totalling $226,000.

In addition, four local sporting associations each received $3000.

Director of Environment and Infrastructure, Mark Varmalis, said the Yarra Ranges region received the second-highest amount of funding in the state, behind Greater Geelong.

“We know this year has been devastating for our local sporting clubs, with every community sporting program and league halted by the pandemic and restrictions,” Mr Varmalis

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■ Wendy Lovell, Northern Victoria MLC, has welcomed VicHealth’s announcement of $2.5 million in new funding to support local organisations to address the immediate health and wellbeing concerns.

This project is aimed atVictorians hardest hit by the impact coronavirus pandemic.

Applications for VicHealth’s Reimagining Health grants opened on September 16, with funding amounts of $3000, $10,000 or $50,000 available for local organisations whose ideas can support their communities to create meaningful social connections, get active and access healthy, affordable food.

Ms Lovell encouraged local organisations like sporting clubs, community gardens, arts organisations, community groups and youth services to apply for funding and help people living in Northern Victoria.

“We know there are hardworking organisations throughout the Northern Victoria region that could use this funding to make a significant impact on the health of people living in our community in the next 12 months and beyond,” Ms Lovell said.

VicHealth CEO Dr Sandro Demaio said that in the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic, it was vital that the organisation worked quickly to protect the health and wellbeing of Victorians. “ Many communities were already fighting an uphill battle before the pandemic hit and are now facing greater challenges when it comes to putting healthy food on the table, keeping active and staying connected to others in their community,” Dr Demaio said.

For further information or to apply, visit https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/ reimagining-health-grants. Applications close Tuesday, October 27.

Wallan East lease ■ Arrangements to lease the Early Learning Centre (Wallan Family and Children's Centre) at Newbridge Boulevard, Wallan East were due to be discussed at the Mitchell Shire Council meeting due to be held on Monday night (Sept. 21), when this issue of The Local Paper went to press.

Indirect meeting ■ Mitchell Shire Council’s Cr Rhonda Sanderson last week declared an indirect interest in a planning permit application for construction of three dwellings at 1-3 The Avenue Seymour because residential amenity is likely to be affected.

John Quinlan retires ■ Yea dairy proprietor John Quinlan is retiring from his long-standing business, which he took over several decades ago from Ray Allen.

Mitchell meeting

■ The next Community Questions and Hearings Committee meeting at Mitchell Shire Council meeting is scheduled to be held on October 12 at the Mitchell Civic Centre, 113 High St, Broadford, commencing at 7pm.

Speaker at Shire ● Tania Maxwell MLC

■ Jeffrey Barlow, President of Healesville CoRE, sought to speak at last night’s Yarra Ranges Council meeting about community renewable energy activities in Healesville.

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Vale Roma Bell ■ Roma Bell (nee Lawson), formerly of Rubicon and Alexandra,passed away at Yarrawonga on Friday (Sept. 18).

She was wife of Harold (dec), and mother of Craig (dec) and Sonya.

Roma had been fighting an incurable illness since early this year. Roma worked for years as a telephonist at the Alexandra manual telephone exchange until automation, said family friend Peter Rice.

What The Papers Say Freeway safety

■ Wendy Lovell, Northern Victoria MLC, said in Parliament last week: “My adjournment matter is directed to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and concerns safety upgrades at Hume Freeway intersections in Avenel.

“The action that I seek from the minister is to improve safety at the Tarcombe Road, Jones Street and Hume Freeway intersection and the Lambing Gully Road and Hume Freeway intersection by installing 80 kmh sideroad-activated speed signs on the Hume Freeway from Lambing Gully Road to north of Jones Street to improve safety for motorists.

“The township of Avenel is located just off the Hume Freeway between Seymour and Euroa, and has the highest population growth in the shire of Strathbogie.

“I note the recent announcement of the installation of 80 km/h side-road-activated speed signs at two Hume Freeway intersections in my electorate, one at the Baddaginnie-Warrenbayne Road and the other at Sharps and Taylors Road south of Tallarook..”

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No Festival in 2020

■ Mansfield Shire Council has officially announced that this year’s Mansfield High Country Festival has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

However, the Targa High Country and the Lake Eildon Festival, which are held later in November, are planning to proceed with adjustments.

Mansfield Mayor Marg Attley said it wasn’t an easy decision to cancel this year’s Mansfield High Country Festival.

“We held off making the decision as long as possible, but in the interests of health and safety, Council made the call to cancel the festival this year and put energy into the 2021 event,” Cr Attley said.

- Mansfield Courier

Environment News Zero tolerance

■ In the largest recruitment of specialists in the Environment Protection Authority’s history, more than 70 officers will join the new Waste Crime Prevention Inspectorate to reduce waste crime.

The major recruitment drive will hire forensic accountants to tackle illegal phoenix activity, surveillance officers, intelligence analysts and more environmental protection officers to reinforce EPA’s zero tolerance approach to waste crime.

The new officers will target activities like illegal waste dumping, the unsafe storage and transport of waste and landfill levy fraud.

The Waste Crime Prevention Inspectorate will work with WorkSafe Victoria, Victoria Police, emergency services agencies, local government and other regulators to improve and streamline intelligence sharing, and crack down waste crime in Victoria.

An additional $71.4 million is being invested to better detect, prevent, investigate and prosecute waste crime through Recycling Victoria – the Government’s 10-year plan to transform the state’s waste and recycling sector.

“We are tackling waste crime head on.

These new experts will detect, combat and help prevent waste crime, and hold waste criminals to account,” said Lily D’Ambrosio, Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change

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Roo control at Lilydale ■ The plight confronting a small family mob of kangaroos in the old Lilydale quarry was raised last week in State Parliament by Andrew Meddick of the Animal Justice Party.

The animals are referred to as the Kinley kangaroos, Mr Meddick said.

I” worked very closely with the community, the developer and the absolutely best and most qualified, in my opinion, group of vets, data collectors and rescuers in the state to formulate the most detailed, comprehensive and professional plan for translocation ever written—one that far exceeds anything that the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning have been able to come up with.

“This plan is now in the hands of the conservation regulator and the minister, and the eyes of not just the local community who love these roos but all of Victoria are on them.

“Here is the first hurdle—the first chance for the government to prove they are serious about wildlife reform. Failure to implement this plan as outlined means every adult kangaroo will be shot in the place they have called home for many years, while joeys will have their skulls caved in—the department’s recommended method.

“The decision is now in the hands of the government and the clock is ticking,” he said.

■ Yea High School graphics/textile teacher Kerryn McCullough and boyfriend Brad Parker brought a five-year-old boy back to life after the car in which he was travelling crashed into the Goulburn River from the Ghin Ghin bridge.

Kerryn and Brad were paddling in a canoe when the accident occurred. Brad dived for 90 seconds to free Graeme Gergory, 5, from the Ford sedan that lay upside down in the river. Graeme had stopped breathing. His heart had stopped beating; his eyes were open as if dead.

Kerryn looked after other car occupants, Toni Ward, 29, passenger Gary Ward, 32, and other young passenger, Scott Ward, 5.

$80,000 idea

● Andy Meddick MLC

● Audrey Jamieson, Coroner devastated by the deaths of the four women investigated in this report,” Ms Wilson said.

“We will continue to work very hard with local community health organisations, family violence services, Victoria Police and legal services to support vulnerable women living in our community.”

Whittlesea City Council says it will continue to advocate strongly for more local family violence and mental health support services for its community.

The Crossroads to Community Wellbeing Project Working Group provided evidence to the Coroners Court of Victoria last year for an investigation into the spike in deaths by suicides in 2018 among South Asian women living in the municipality.

The group sought recommendations from the Coroner to prevent similar deaths.

The Crossroads group wrote to the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary requesting an urgent meeting to discuss solutions that will preserve the lives of South Asian women and endorse funding applications for programs and services to address this issue.

North let down: MP ■ Parliamentarian Craig Ondarchie says that if anyone should be in lockdown it should be Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews.

“Daniel Andrews and hisLabor Government have let down families and small businesses in Melbourne’s north,” Mr Ondarchie said.

“The Premier likes to claim that every decision he has made is based on expert health advice, but the Chief Health Officer told Melbourne radio station 3AW the 8pm curfew was not based on his advice.

“The Police chief said it was not his idea either—nor was he consulted. This was Dan’s captain’s call, and as a result Melbourne’s north is suffering under these draconian conditions.

“I have been contacted by so many small businesses that just fear that under these rules they will never be able to open again. Dan Andrews fails to understand these businesses are hurting, employees are hurting. He fails to understand that jobs are in jeopardy.

“He fails to understand that people want to go to work and resume their lives and he is the one stopping them. He fails to understand the impact on their mental health. My constituents are telling me if anyone should be locked down it should be you,” Mr Ondarchie said.

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Escape from death

Suicides in W’sea ■ Coroner Audrey Jamieson said last week that there was an "elevated frequency of suicides" among South Asian women in 2018 in the City of Whittlesea, compared with one similar death for the entire 2009-2015 period.

Her recommendations include a review of current support services for the health and wellbeing of South Asian women in the City of Whittlesea, including engaging with "service providers and other stakeholders, to identify opportunities to improve South Asian women's access to and engagement with such services".

Lydia Wilson, Chair, Panel ofAdministrators of Whittlesea Council, said the findings in the report were heart breaking.

“On behalf of the City of Whittlesea, I would like to firstly express my condolences to the families who have been

Editor’s Diary

■ Cr Ray Hutchinson said $80,000 in grant money might be vailable for the Kinglake area for tourism. He told the Yea Shire Council monthly meeting that the cash might be available in an effort in combination with the Whittlesea Shire.

Cummins Reserve ■ The John Cummins Reserve, east of Yea, was due to open 30 years ago. The opening of the nature park was to be celebrated with a lunchtime barbecue, following a suggestion by Cr Ian Clark. A small plaque was to be unveiled by the Cummins family.

Staffer leaves ■ Peter Dinning became the second senior staffer to leave the Yea Shire Council team, following the departure of Shire Secretary Jim Elvey. Mr Dinning, and Administration Officer, accepted the position of Assistant Accountant at the City of Mildura. Typist/ receptionist Jennifer Fothergill also left the employ of the Council.

Lawson outburst ■ Yea Shire President Cr David Lawson was upset when trader Don Neil asked for the tip hours to be changed.

“I resent this,” said Cr Lawson. “We’ll never please them. We may as well keep it open 24 hours a day.”

Mr Neil had requested a trial opening of the Ghin Ghin tip from 10am-Noon Mondays.

Wal was Master ■ Wal Ackerman was to take on the title of ‘Worshipful Master’ at Yea ‘Duke of Clarence’ Masonic Lodge. The installation ceremony was to be followed by a banquet at the Yea Shire Hall.

Probe into media ■ Yea Shire CEO Peter Mangan was ordered to conduct an official probe as to how the Yea newspaper came to publish a confidential report to Councillors, before it was made public.

“Quite a lot of things are supposed to be confidential,” said Mr Mangan. He said his conditions of employment has appeared in the newspaper.

Hotel satellite ■ A Sky Channel satellite dish was installed at the Grand Central Hotel by new owners David and Lynne Allan.

More TV for Yea

● Craig Ondarchie MLC

■ Yea television viewers could expect three local commercial stations, in additional to metropolitan stations, under plans to ‘aggregate’ the regional Victorian TV industry, said James Malone, of GMV-6 Shepparton.

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■ Wendy Lovell, Northern Victoria MLC, told State Parliament last week that she had been contacted by a pastor of a local church in her electorate to point out an apparent anomaly in theAndrews Labor government’s COVID-19 restrictions.

“Under the second step restrictions that came into force for regional Victoria last Sunday, places of religion and worship remain closed for both religious ceremonies and private worship,” Ms Lovell said.

“In order to provide religious services to followers, many places of worship have broadcast ceremonies via social media platforms such as Facebook and YouTube.

“The current COVID-19 restrictions limit the number of persons involved in such broadcasts to only five people.

“Yet these restrictions do not align with broadcasting events at both physical recreation and entertainment facilities, which allow an unlimited number of persons to be present for the purpose of a broadcast.

“The five-person restriction prevents religious services to be streamed live and causes substantial postproduction work before the broadcast.

“In the case of the pastor that contacted my office, his church is forced to pre-record music and preaching in two separate recording sessions before editing and uploading for viewing on Sunday morning.

“It would be good to see some uniformity in these restrictions that will see religious services be allowed to have as many people as is required in order to broadcast a ceremony, subject to the four-square-metre social distance requirements, as is currently the case with entertainment or recreation broadcasts,” Ms Lovell said.

Lilydale shooting ■ A man wasinjured during a Police shooting in Lilydale last week.

Police were called to Hutchinson St following reports of a man armed with an edged weapon about 8.30am on Tuesday (Sept. 15).

Officers attempted to speak with the man who refused to drop his weapon.

Police discharged their firearms, shooting the man about 9.10am.

He was being treated for life threatening injuries.

Detectives from theArmed Crime Squad will investigate the incident which will be oversighted by Professional Standards Command, as per standard protocol when a Police firearm is discharged.

Yea Golf is back ■ Saturday saw the official return of competition after the lockdown in regional Victoria. It is hoped that things keep improving so that the Clubrooms might be able to be open, and there is a start to socialising with other members.

With a limit of 10 people the Club is unable to have presentations or dinners at this stage.

The course looks wonderful and reflects the work of many volunteers around the Club.

Winner this week was Rob O’Halloran ($62.50) from Carl Maffei second (three balls) with +1, third on CB was Bill Dredge (two balls) from Alan Pell (1)and then JeffAurisch (1)all with square. NTP went to Rick Wills on the 14th and the Club Award was won by Peter Keast.

After two rounds of the ‘54 Hole Event’ the points are Alan Pell 17, Carl Maffei15, Bill Dredge 12, Martin Lowe and Rob O’Halloran 10 are the leaders with 10 points available next week. Next Saturday is Monthly Medal and 3rd Round of the 54 Hole Event.

- Alan Pell

Training module ■ The Country Fire Authority has a new online training module to prepare vulnerable people who are at elevated risk of bushfire impacts. The has been developed for those working with people who are at greater risk due to disability, age or social isolation, this includes case managers, support workers.

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CEO offers his farewells ■ Departing Murrindindi Shire Chief Executive Officer Craig Lloyd offered his farewells to Councillors at last week’s municipal meeting (Sep. 16).

“It has been an amazing 2½- years working with the community, Councillors and staff of the Murrindindi Shire,” Mr Lloyd said.

“We have have been through tough times such as the 10th Anniversary of the 2009 bushfires, and the current pandemic, but the strength, resilience and community spirit of our community has remained strong throughout.

“I have been supported by the most talented, engaged and committed staff any organisation could wish for, and I thank each and every one of them for their continuing work.

“It has been a pleasure to work for and with Councillors who have been committed to working for their community, without conflict, but with rigorous debate and engagement.

“I would especially like to thank the three Mayors that I have had delight in working with, Cr Bisset, Cr McAulay and Cr Dunscombe, as well as the Deputy Mayor Cr Rae. “I am incredibly proud of what has been achieved including major projects, external funding obtained and particularly the improvement in Council’s responsiveness to customer requests.

“Finally, what makes Murrindindi different is it community. As a community we are blessed with amazing people, including many volunteers who make our shire an incredible place to live.

“I have received so much support and assistance from community members and groups across the Murrindindi shire. I am so humbled by this and would like to thank everyone for their support and wish you all well for the future.

“Whilst I will be taking on a new role in the City of Whittlesea, Alexandra remains home for my family and I, and I look forward to continuing to part of this amazing community and I will continue to take opportunities to advocate on behalf of our shire,” Mr Lloyd said.

Cr Leigh Dunscombe, Mayor, said: “As this is our last meeting with Craig Lloyd as our CEO I would just like to take this opportunity to say thank you.

“Thank you Craig, we employed you in anticipation of shaking things up a bit and I don’t think anybody could say that you haven’t done that.

“Murrindindi is a much better place because of it and your departure will be sorely missed.

“I think I speak for everyone in wishing you all the very best in your new role at Whittlesea and honestly hope that you will keep in touch.

“On a personal note I can also officially advise that I will not be seeking re-election at the upcoming elections.

“I would like to thank all councillors for your

■ James Merlino, State Education Minister, told Parliament on Friday that tenders for the construction of Kalkallo Common Primary School had recentlyclosed. The school is due to open in 2022.

Market to re-open ■ The Diamond Village Artisan Craft Market is promoting that it will re-open with a Pre-Christmas event from 10am-2pm on Saturday, November 14 at the Nepean St shopping village. Stallholders are wanted. Phone: 0405 584 014.

Wesburn Oval chat ■ Timothy Lefel sought permission to speak to the meeting last night (Tues.) of Yarra Ranges Shire Council to discuss the facilities at Wesburn Oval and about the potential to install infrastructure more suitable to the increase in usage during COVID-19.

$20.5 mil. landfill ● Craig Lloyd friendship and support over the past four years and I take with me great pride in the spirit of teamwork and collaboration that we have built over that time. Not only amongst ourselves but with the organisation as a whole.”

Cr Margaret Rae, Deputy Mayor, said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Craig Lloyd for his contribution to the Murrindindi Shire, it's been quite remarkable.

“There is a very old fashioned saying about the right person, being in the right place, at the right time, and I can think of a better epitome that we've experienced.

“Particularly over the last eight months, but for the whole 2¾ years, he has given 120 per cent every day of every week.

“Thank you Craig, every good luck with the future and I look forward to hearing about your achievements which I am sure there will be many in your new role,” Cr Rae said.

Cr Charlie Bisset said: “I would also like to thank Mr Craig Lloyd for his time at Council.

Probably not long enough, but we wish him all the best in his new role. I am sure we will hear and see how he goes.”

Cr Jackie Ashe said: “Thank you for being our CEO, we will all have our moment in private to wish Craig well. However, as portfolio councillor for Communications, Tourism and Events, it is amazing to see the difference in this space over the past couple of years. One of Craig’s many qualities is that he is ‘enabling’, and I am so grateful that with his leadership, these areas have advanced so much in Council, it’s something to be very proud of.”

McLeish quizzes Minister ■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish questioned State Education Minister James Merlino about children returning to school in Term 4, when State Parliament sat on Friday (Sep. 18).

“Parents want to their kids back at school for the first day of term 4, which experts say can be done with a COVID-safe plan,” Ms McLeish said.

“Why is the minister insisting on keeping so many of our kids away from school until at least the end of October or possibly even later?

“It is clear that parents of students between years 3 and 10 have had their time frame for a return to school pushed out to the never-never.

It is very clear.

“While Victorian kids have been denied face-to-face schooling, Department of Health and Human Services data shows Victoria has recorded a 33 per cent rise in kids presenting to hospital with self-harm injuries when compared to a year earlier.

“Has any modelling been done on the mental health effects on our kids due to the government’s decision to keep kids away from school, and if so, will you release it?” Ms McLeish asked. Mr Merlino said there has been positive and negative data about remote learning.

Regional Round-Up Kalkallo tender

● James Merlino, Education Minister

■ Citizen Michael Krause last week suggested that Nillumbik Council’s estimated bill for Plenty and Kangaroo Ground Land Fill rehabilitation will increase by $20.5 million.

“Can Council provide an assurance that it is not due to any previously unidentified environmental or health hazards, otherwise can the council advise what specific items have caused the $20.5M estimated cost blowout?”

Mr Krause asked.

Council’s reply was: “The cost of rehabilitating the former Plenty and Kangaroo Ground sites in accordance with the EPA’s Post Closure Pollution Abatement Notice is based on current market prices as a result of a competitive tender process undertaken in 2019 and the inclusion of the 30-year after care costs.”

Kidnap charges ■ Whittlesea Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested three people over the alleged kidnapping of a woman in July.

Police allege three people forced open the front door of a Whittlesea property about 10.30pm on July 29.

The offenders allegedly overpowered a woman, tied and blindfolded her before forcing the victim into the boot of a car.

The victim managed to untie herself and escape from the vehicle.

Police have arrested three people in relation to the incident.

An 18-year-old Lilydale man, a 24-yearold man from Warburton and a 36-year-old Doreen woman have been charged with aggravated home invasion and kidnapping.

The two males have been remanded in custody while the female has been bailed.

The trio will appear before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on December 8.

Nillumbik’s debt

■ Local citizen John Fecondo last week asked Nillumbik Council to explain its debt position: “The Council Plan 2017-21 published in 2017 states in the introduction by the Mayor that “Our four-year program targets the repayment of all of this debt ($13.8 million at the time) saving the shire more than $800,000 interest payments which we can reallocate to important community programs”.

“I note in the 2019-20 financial report that total borrowing costs for the last financial year were $709,000 and that the 2020-21 Budget indicates that current borrowings are almost $14 million , similar to the initial debt level and the predicted closing balance of borrowings will still be approximately $4 million in 2029-30! Can you please explain why this key objective of this Council that we have heard about many times has not been achieved during its term as promised?”

A Nillumbik Council officer responded: “The net debt position of Council at June 30, 2020, is $6.9 million. This comprises of $10.8 million of loan balances offset by $3.9 million held in the debt reserve.”

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By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Darebin songwriters ■ The Darebin Songwriters Award Grand Final will be broadcast on 3KND Radio at 7pm, Thursday (Sept. 17). In a special program hosted by Neda Rahmani, the broadcast will feature the finalists' songs, interviews, special guests and the announcement of the winners from well over 100 entries.Good Friday Appeal.

Be There ■ Melbourne based singer songwriter Michael Waugh has released his new single and video Be There.

Michael says Be There reminds us that whilst we might be apart, we can still be there for each other. “The song is integral to my identity as a dad, a husband, brother, friend and a son. When the people you love need you, you do whatever it takes to be there.” http://www.michaelwaugh.com.au/

Tamworth cancelled ■ Australia's Country Music Capital Tamworth will be cancelling its January 2021 music event. Thousands of fans from all over Australia make the annual pilgrimage to the town for the prestigious experience. AussieA list artists, buskers and many others perform at locals venues and clubs while the streets too are a buzz of music and different acts plying their trades . Current COVID-19 restrictions seem to have claimed yet another high profile event.

- Rob Foenander

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Sparkling trip from central Victoria ■ At winemaking college one of my lecturers taught me that sparkling shiraz, along with Rutherglen muscat and aged Hunter Valley semillon, constituted a unique Australian wine style.

It signified the beginning of a love affair with red fizz, one that culminated, I guess, when I took a glass of sparkling shiraz into a cemetary at central Victoria's Great Western to salute the graves of the founders of the style.

Seppelts, at its Great Western winery, may well have invented sparkling shiraz - or 'sparkling burgundy' to use its original title - but these days another central Victorian winemaker, Andrew Koerner, of Blue Pyrenees Estate, has definitely joined the fray and seems to have produced the goods.

And please don't look askance at the NV tag on the wines. I know that we look for what is the vintage of our table wines but the extensive use of aged reserve wine is normal in the production of fizz in Champagne and most houses value their NV offering as highly as their rare vintage wines.

And so they should, both there and here.

WINE REVIEWS Blue Pyrenees Estate NV Luna ($22): A blend of estate-grown chardonnay and reserve wine form the basis of this NV house blend, enhanced by addition of a small amount of brandy to build complexity and texture.

● Andrew Koerner: has definitely joined the sparkling-red fray.

It all works a treat and the result packaging but who am I to argue the keys here.

A gorgeous glass of red fizz that is a top style of house bubbly to cel- with apparently successful labelling ebrate with and drink as an aperitif. and a fine wine. The high red-grape will perfectly match roast turkey for Blue Pyrenees Estate NV Dry content shows in the wine's palate Christmas lunch or dinner.

Move over Seppelts Great WestSparkling Rose ($28): A blanc de strength. ern. noir style produced mainly from WINE OF THE WEEK There's another top notch cenestate-grown pinot noir, with a low Blue Pyrenees Estate NV Spardosage rate at final bottling to guar- kling Shiraz ($28): Top-quality fully tral Victorian producer of sparkling antee dryness. ripe fruit but not the potential for shiraz on the block.

- John Rozentals I'm not a fan of the 'cowboy' excessive production of alcohol are

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2. If Brutus had been murdered instead of Julius Caesar, would we now have a medical procedure called a “Brutarium?”.

1. Does a week ever go by without a murder in Midsomer?

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Victorian Arts Gertrude Opera Presents Yarra Valley Opera Festival v.2.5October 16-25. Outline Many of us are facing challenges, and like all live performances in the time of COVID-19, our planned 2020 activity has had to be refashioned - more than once.

Gertrude Opera announces the 'digital delivery of the Yarra Valley Opera Festival.2.5 online from October 18-25.

Friday October 16 7pm - 9pm The Company opens with a Gate-at-Home featuring exclusive performances by some of the guests and young singers from the past 11 years. Hosted by Linda Thompson and Maestro Brian Castles-Onion AM, we'll kick off with a vocal fanfare from the balcony of YAVA in the main street of Healesville in the Yarra Valley, and then travel to hear from the artists in various stages of lockdown in Europe, UK, China, Hong Kong, Mexico, USA, NZ and all around Australia.

Saturday October 17 7pm - 8pm GO presents the Australian premiere of Oscar-nominated David Lang's contemporary chamber opera love fail, in collaboration with our US partners, Monk Parrots. Director/designer Luke Leonard is crafting video with digital effects in upstate New York to accompany the performance by GO singers here in Melbourne.

Sunday October 17.

2pm - 2.45pm A podcast of our favourite children's opera Figatrolli.. In association with YAVA Gallery and Arts Hub, Gertrude Opera will be running a school-age Set and Costume Design Challenge with commended and winning entries to be displayed in a 'virtual exhibition ' on the YAVA website for the duration of the Festival. Judging panel includes Oscar-winning and The Masked Singer designer Tim Chappel.

Email gertrude@gertrudeopers.com.au PH. 0437 633 223 www.yarravalleyoperafestival.com.au - Peter Kemp

Kingston Arts Ghost Light - Artist Call out Artist call-out for Performers, Poets, Authors & Musicians While we wait and wonder when we can reopen the venues, the team at Kingston Arts have placed a Ghost Light (also known as an Equity Lamp) on the empty stages.

It seems natural to bring back this tradition in a time with so much uncertainty to remind us that we will return ti celebrate the music, the comedy, the drama and joy that brings life to our stages. A small measure of comfort. A guiding light, to say we are coming back after this long internment.

So, while the stages might be empty, Kingston Arts is calling out to all the local lives who call Kingston home.

Whether you are a playwright, a poet, an author, a musician. A dancer, a theatre company or you know of someone in Kingston who fits this bill - please get in touch for more3 details by emailing arts@kingston.vic.gov.au or Jennifer.oconnor@kingston.vic.gov.au Kingston Arts would love to unmask your talent and bring you into the light by profiting you on Kingston's e0News and social media platforms throughout 2020.

Kingart Interviews: As Kingston Arts navigate the ongoing closure of arts and cultural venues across Kingston we seek to highlight and continue to celebrate the incredible creative talent within the region.

Kingston Arts is inviting all local artists, creative businesses, and arts groups to submit their details and work with Kingston Arts through Kingart interviews.

Submissions will feature on Kingston's eNews and social media platforms throughout 2020. |If you'd like to share additional content have a question about submitting, please contact visualarts@kingston.vic.gov.au Kingston Art Centre 979 Nepean Hwy Moorabbin - Peter Kemp

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Australian Music Vault

● Participants in Banding Together: Dr Andy Ward , Bill Page, Bonnie Dalton, Cameron Adams, Carolyn Laffan, Chris Robinson, Chrissie Vincent, Claire Spencer, Dan Rosen, Emily Cheung, Emily Ulman, Franco Greco, Gabby Colombi, Ian James, Jeff Jenkins, Jimmy Barnes, John Watson, Lisa Palermo, Luke O’Connor, Martin Foley, Michael Gudinski, Dr Michael Olenski, Michael Parisi, Michael Warner, N’fa Jones, Peter Bain-Hogg, Phil Reed, Philip Mortlock, Robert Bundle, Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Tana Douglas and Vicky Jacobs, ■ The Australian Music Vault has responded SPECIAL REPORT to the challenges of COVID-19 by creating a series of video stories capturing its impact on The Australian Music Vault is uniquely placed the music community called Banding Together. to curate, develop and present these moments in This project presents stories from leading fig- history, and by capturing the real-time reactions ures engaged with a sector that has been se- and emotions further humanises the COVID-19 verely impacted by the pandemic. experience.

As the music community’s trusted storyteller, While unveiling the major hardships and disthe Australian Music Vault started recording ruptions to the music industry, it is also imporBanding Together interviews in early April 2020 tant to acknowledge and identify the stories that to ensure the extraordinary challenges the in- illustrate the vitally important role music is playdustry faced were captured from a range of per- ing in bringing people together and lifting their spectives. spirits during the pandemic.

These stories will assist research, discussion “This has been the most gut-wrenching peand reflection for current and future generations. riod for our sector so it was really important for They also provide engaging insights of a resil- us to bring awareness and advocacy in a way ient and innovative community supporting oth- that could also assist organisations such as Supers while being significantly impacted them- port Act and the Arts Wellbeing Collective. selves.

“These organisations are already making reOver the four-month period producing these ally strong in-roads to looking after the wellbeing stories, Australian Music Vault Music Industry of the sector. We acknowledge the emotional Advisor and Special Projects and co-producer impact this time has had on the local music comof Banding Together Carl Gardiner and Austra- munity but with these stories, people will be able lian Music Vault Advisory Board Member and to see first-hand how humanising this experico-producer of Banding Together Marcus Knight ence has been. We know these are fighting times interviewed 32 members of the music commu- but we will get through this,” says Arts Centre nity and key figures who work with it including Melbourne CEO Claire Spencer. managers, publicists, label heads, government From these raw and emotional interviews, officials, doctors and psychologists in what are various themes came to light and have been forsome of the most raw, compassionate and heart- mulated into three individual episodes that will felt interviews. These people are: be released every Tuesday for the next three Dr Andy Ward – Bill Page – Bonnie Dalton – weeks.

Cameron Adams – Carolyn Laffan – Chris Each episode provides viewers insights into Robinson – Chrissie Vincent – Claire Spencer – the workings of the music industry in these chalDan Rosen – Emily Cheung – Emily Ulman – lenging times, reflecting the impact of COVIDFranco Greco – Gabby Colombi – Ian James – 19 whilst showing the optimism, leadership and Jeff Jenkins – Jimmy Barnes – John Watson – can-do attitude of a community that continues to Lisa Palermo – Luke O’Connor – Martin Foley rise to the challenge and create great music.

– Michael Gudinski – Dr Michael Olenski – Episode 3 – Tuesday September 29: Our Michael Parisi – Michael Warner – N’fa Jones Essential Service – Peter Bain-Hogg – Phil Reed – Philip Mortlock This episode gives insight into the leadership – Robert Bundle – Lord Mayor Sally Capp – and determination of the music community set Tana Douglas – Vicky Jacobs against the chaos of COVID-19.

“Both Marcus and I were humbled and exViewers will hear how each of these storytremely grateful for the trust shown by all the tellers, with a passion for music, have had to people from our music community we inter- adapt to keep their industry alive. viewed. They allowed us into their lives and Music goes beyond artistic expression and lounge rooms during very challenging times. performance; this is a community whose serTheir stories provide Banding Together the op- vice to the people around them goes without sayportunity to show an insightful and very human ing. side of our music community during these exFor more information on Banding Together traordinary times,” says co-producer of Band- visit australianmusicvault.com.au ing Together Carl Gardiner.

- Cheryl Threadgold

● Dorian Jones ■ Something that our kids can still do during lockdown is play musical instruments.

While this has to be a solo pursuit at the moment, Melbourne Youth Orchestras wants keen young musicians to look ahead, and focus on the wonderful opportunities that will be available in 2021.

The famous MYO Summer School combines music making, creativity exploration and personal development.

Young musicians get the chance to work with Victoria's best conductors to expand their musical social activities in a fun atmosphere.

As anyone who has attended a MYO Summer School in the past knows, it's not just about developing your musical technique and expanding your knowledge of the repertoire for your instrument - it's about opening your mind to a whole different sphere of music-making and creating some exciting new musical experiences. And, of course, having lots of social interaction with likeminded peers.

And for those who are interested in a continuing musical association throughout the year, there is the MYO ensemble program for musicians from 8 to 25, which runs on Saturdays through the school term.

There is a range of orchestras and symphonic bands to cater for all levels. Talented educators help young students enhance their musical skills by playing exciting music and having great performance experiences.

Melbourne Youth Orchestras CEO, Dorian Jones, is passionate about the great experiences that MYO can provide for young musicians.

"Our students value our Ensemble Program as a place to express themselves and belong. For many, their ensemble becomes their main peer network, an extension of their family," he explained.

"Our rehearsal classrooms are where many of our students feel safe, accepted and successful. In these uncertain times, we believe it is more important than ever to provide a place to play, connect and thrive."

Find all the details about the MYO Summer School and 2021 Ensemble Program by visiting myo.org.au - Julie Houghton

Finalists named

■ The three finalist plays for the 19th Year of the National Playwright Competition for One Act Plays, sponsored by Playhouse Players Inc. have been announced following judging of the entries for 2020.

The finalist plays in alpha order are: Burning Bridget by Cerise De Gelder with ‘Bridget’ having a party, inviting two of her oldest friends and her newest friend to a mystery celebration.

Rob Selzer’s comedy Mob Psychology has two men digging a grave at night, intent on burying a sack they have lugged from their car boot.

Relationships are tested with the event of Covid-19 in Perfect by Carmen Saarelaht.

Three young people sharing a flat, all very casual with a happy ambience as they weather the weeks of lockdown with consequences.

- Graeme McCoubrie

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CARPETS

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• Tile and grout/high pressure cleaning steamatic.

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Trades & Services Directory EXCAVATIONS

FENCING

HIRE

LEGAL AND PLANNING

KITCHENS

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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.

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GRASS SLASHING: 4 extra heavy duty slashers.

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Trades & Services Directory TERMITE CONTROL

TREE SERVICES

TRIMMING

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Photos From The Past

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Whittlesea From our photo files

● Premises of M.L. Hutchinson Jnr, General Store, Whittlesea. 1912.

● Royal Mail Hotel, Whittlesea. Destroyed by fire. Jan. 1, 1936. (Argus)

● Church Street, Whittlesea. Circa 1900-1910.

● Whittlesea ‘and the Plenty Mountains’. 1890.

● Whittlesea Camp. Easter 1894.

● Former Mechanics Instutute. Forest St, Whittlesea. 1976.

● Rowe’s Barn, Whittlesea. 1977.

● Whittlesea-bound train at Merri Creek bridge. 1928.

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Magazine

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

America remembers 9/11

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

Out and About

Patriot Day 2020

■ Patriot Day is an annual observance on September 11 to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Many Americans refer to Patriot Day as 9/11 or September 11.

On the direction of the President, the flag of the United States of America should be displayed on the homes of Americans, the White House and all United States government buildings in the whole world.

The flag should be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect to those who died on September 11, 2001. Many people observe a moment of silence at 8:46 AM (Eastern Daylight Time).

This marks the time that the first plane flew into the World Trade Center. Some communities, particularly in the areas directly affected by the attacks, hold special church services or prayer meetings.

People who personally experienced the events in 2001 or lost loved ones in them, may lay flowers or visit memorials.

Half shopfronts closed

● The Beverly Hills Fire Department remembers the lost first responders and to support the 9/11 remembrance was Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites Managing Director, Alan Johnson.

The King Under Attack ■ Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion was defaced with graffiti reading ‘Black Lives Matter’, ‘Defund MPD’ referring to the Memphis Police Department and ‘Eat the Rich’, leaving the historic home with around $150,000 in damage.

The mansion, which appears on the National Register of Historic Places, is now a museum dedicated to the life of Elvis Presley, who built the home and owned until he died in 1977.

Elvis's daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, is now the owner and caretaker of the mansion, which recently underwent an extensive renovation.

Memphis, Tennessee, where Graceland is located, like many major cities, has seen its share of unrest in the wake of George Floyd's death while in the custody of the Minneapolis Police Department and also like many major cities, Memphis has experienced a dramatic rise in crime this summer.

According to USA Today, Memphis is one of the primary targets of Operation Legend, which seeks to bolster urban police departments with specialty agents of the federal government agents of the FBI, the DEA, and the ATF. Memphis received a deployment of 40 federal agents back in July, in Operation Legend's second wave.

The unrest turned destructive this week when rioters targeted Graceland and the adjoining Levitt Stadium, where Elvis Presley gave his first paid concert.

"The walls outside of Graceland in Memphis, Tenn., were tagged with graffiti by vandals, with phrases like 'BLM' and 'No Justice No Peace,'" Fox News reported.

"Fox 13 reporter Shelia O'Connor tweeted out photographs of the damaged walls, which included messages about the death of Breonna Taylor who was killed in Louisville while police were serving a no-knock warrant on her home."

Peaceful protests OK ■ Americans across racial lines remain overwhelmingly opposed to violent protest to "improve the situation of black Americans with 73 per cent of respondents indicating it tends to "hurt" that cause, according to a new Gallup poll just released. The poll found a higher percentage of white Americans opposed violent protest (79 per cent) than black Americans (59 per cfent). Both groups overwhelming agree that nonviolent protest helps blacks, with 78 per cent of whites supporting it and 72 per cent of blacks. Gallup based data on June 8-July 24 survey of US adults. The polling company noted that "Since Gallup last polled on this subject in 1988, there have been meaningful increases in the percentages of Americans saying that nonviolent protest, violent protest and economic boycotts, in particular, can help. Opinions on the effectiveness of legal action are little changed."

GavinWood

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

Robin’s final days

■ Robin Williams' self-inflicted death on Aug. 11, 2014, at the age of 63 shocked the world, not only because few knew that the acclaimed actor had been suffering in any way, but because despite his history of substance-abuse problems, his effusive, uninhibited, hyperactive spirit was so joyous and infectious that it simply didn't gibe with suicide.

With no concrete explanation for why he'd taken his own life, the media filled in the gaps with wild speculation about depression, drugs, and financial woes. None of those guesses, however, did anything to alleviate the sheer mystery of it all. It was simply incomprehensible to fans, friends and family.

And, as Robin's Wish makes clear, it also didn't make sense to Williams himself.

Tylor Norwood's new documentary is an intimate look at the final days of the Hollywood star, whose success as both a comedian and a dramatic actor made him one of his era's most beloved headliners. Considering that focus, it's far from a comprehensive non-fiction biopic; those looking for copious movie clips, or a chronological timeline of his professional and personal ups and downs, will have to look elsewhere. Yet while that narrow perspective does much to hamper its impact, it nonetheless achieves its limited primary goal: bringing to light the fact that, rather than a man who killed himself simply out of unhappiness or addiction, Williams was a victim of a little-known condition that left him mentally and physically compromised, unsure of himself, and terrifyingly adrift.

■ More than half of all storefronts in San Francisco are no longer in business, according to the survey by the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. "The survey showed only 46 per cent of storefront businesses in San Francisco that were open at the beginning of the pandemic are still operating," said Jay Cheng, spokesman of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. That means 1200 stores are still open, while about 1300 have closed, Cheng said. "There's a lot of reasons for that. If you're a fitness studio, you can't open because of the pandemic. If you're a retail space, you could open, but you might have decided that there isn't enough foot traffic or enough customer base to make that worthwhile to reopen. So it's become a very difficult situation," Cheng said. "The Chamber can say whatever it wants but the crime, filth, homeless, needles, fear are the central reasons," said one former resident prefer not to identify herself. "Tell the name of someone who wants to shop when people are defecating in the street in broad daylight and the police do nothing."

Early flu shots ■ Late October is typically when we all get to feel brave for getting flu shots, but retailers are getting a jump start on marketing the shots this season.

Walgreens believes that US demand for flu, pneumonia and other immunizations could increase 30-50 per cent year over year.

Walgreens and WPP debuted a flu shot video spot earlier than usual the drug store usually doesn't roll out any creative around flu shots until September.

CVS started running vaccine promos on August 18, which could give it an edge in the heated competition experts expect between brands offering flu shots this season. Its recent survey found that 54 per cent of US. consumers plan to get a flu shot earlier than they did last year.

Pandemic divorce rates ■ The Coronavirus pandemic has dealt a serious blow to marriages in the US amid a 34 per cent increase in sales for divorce agreements and revelations that it took just three weeks under quarantine for relationships to crumble, according to a survey.

The outbreak of the coronavirus in January and implementation of lockdown orders in March forced couples to manage a plethora of new challenges.

The combination of quarantine life, wavering finances, mounting unemployment rates, illnesses, deaths of loved ones, mental illness and child care has led Americans lawyers to predict a record number of divorce filings.

● Robin Williams

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Magazine

■ There were two major dancing teams in Hollywood films - Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, and then Marge and Gower Champion.

Marge and Gower appeared in MGM musical films during the 1950s.

Marge was born, Marjorie Celeste Belcher, in Los Angeles, California, in 1919. She began dancing and teaching at an early age.

In 1935 Marge was hired by the Walt Disney Studios to be a live action model for Snow White in the animated feature film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

In later years Marge also became a model for The Blue Fairy in Pinocchio and the Dancing Hippo in Fantasia.

In 1937 Marge married Art Babbitt from the Disney Studios but the marriage only lasted for three years.

Gower Champion was born in 1919 and worked as a dancer on Broadway prior to World War II in which he served as a member of the US Coast Guard.

After the war he resumed his career and met Marge, who became his dancing partner.

They married in 1947 and became popular through their marvelous performances in the MGM remake of Showboat in 1951.

Their song, Life upon the Wicked Stage, was a standout in the film. This led to other roles as a singing dance team in films such as Mr Music, Jupiter's Darling and Three for the Show.

Whatever Happened To ...

Marge Champion

By Kevin Trask of FM of 3AW 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM They played the lead roles in Give a Girl a Break and co-starred with Debbie Reynolds.

MGM had plans to use Marge and Gower in remakes of the old Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers RKO films.

This only happened once when Roberta was remade under the title of Lovely to Look At. They starred in their own television series The Marge and Gower Champion Show in 1957.

They had two children together but sadly, their son Blake was killed in a car crash at the age of 25.

Gower became a very successful Broadway director and won eight Tony Awards in his career.

Marge had good character roles in films such

● Marge Champion

as The Swimmer with Burt Lancaster, and The Party with Peter Sellers. Marge continued to work on Broadway after her marriage to Gower ended in 1973. Four years later she married the director Boris Segal. In 2001 Marge starred in a revival of Stephen Sondheim's Follies and sang four songs in the production at the Belasco Theatre on Broadway.

Sadly, Gower Champion passed away on the opening night of a stage production on Broadway in 1980. Gower had choreographed 42nd Street and after numerous curtain calls the producer David Merrick announced to the cast and audience the sad news that Gower had died that afternoon.

Marge Champion was a member of the nominating committee for the Tony Awards on Broadway from 1991-98 judging all the shows. These days Marge Champion is 98 and lives in New York.

Will we ever see this type of singing and dancing team in films in the future? Who knows - my guess is probably not.

Kevin Trask can be heard on 3AW: • Mike Till Midnight - Saturday at 8.10pm • The Time Tunnel - on Remember When - Sundays at 9.10pm And on 96.5 FM • That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon. 96.5FM is streaming on the internet. www.innerfm.org.au

Festival action in the Northern Territory

■ The Northern Territory has plenty of festival action coming up in September, October and November: Parrtjima - A Festival in Light, Alice Springs, until September 20 claimed to be the only authentic Aboriginal light festival of its kind, Parrtjima returns with plenty of live talks, events, music and light installations, set among the majestic MacDonnell Ranges.

Artist and performers attending include Indigenous chef Mark Olive, journalists Stan Grant and Tracey Holmes, Southeast Desert Metal and more.

Desert Mob, Alice Springs, until September 25- An event of national significance, Desert Mob represents the most comprehensive survey of contemporary Aboriginal art by artists from Desart-member art centres from the desert regions and communities of the Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia. For the first time in event's history, the exhibition will also launch online.

Darwin Street Art Festival, until September 20- Ten of the best local and Australian street artists will transform the walls of Shadforth Lane in Darwin's CBD. Guests can catch the rest of city's incredible street art in-person, with 45 murals and 13 augmented-reality pieces on display, or take an interactive tour through a newly released app.

Kakadu Bird Week, September 26-October 3- With more than a third of Australia's bird species calling Kakadu home, the UNESCO -WorldHeritage- listed national park is a bird lover's paradise.

Kakadu Bird Week features a packed itinerary for nature enthusiasts, including wetland cruises, bird watching expeditions, specialist lectures and Aboriginal bird experiences.

For the first time in the festival's history, guests can also tune in 'virtually'.

Rebound Festival, October 3One of the Australia's first major music events to go ahead since lockdown, Rebound Festival will delight music lovers at Darwin Ski Club.

This year hosts an incredible lineup, including Lime Cordiale, Mallrat and Hot Dub Time Machine.

Mango Madness Festival, Octo-

Travel

The trips will be fully run by Intrepid Travel, on the Ocean Endeavour Expedition ship.

Antarctica, a vast wilderness far from the crowds, has been identified

by Intrepid as a destination that will be highly desirable for people's first overseas trip.

Visit www.intrepidtravel.com or phone 1300 458 437.

OK. With John O’Keefe Memories of Bay City Rollers

Rediscover Rockingham

with John Rozentals ber 25 - Packed with family friendly fun and entertainment, the festival showcases the best of Darwin's mango-inspired food and drinks, including tasting stalls, a cocktail masterclass from the winning Mango Cup team, Dom's Bar & Lounge, and mango-eating competition.

Darwin International Laksa Festival, October 26- November 29 Darwin is dubbed the laksa capital of Australia. Over four weeks, Territorians will embark on a journey to discover different laksas across various market stalls, eateries and restaurants across the Top End, and vote for their favourite 'Golden Bowl'.

Visit www.northernterritory.com

Antarctic adventures

■ A select range of Intrepid Travel's Antarctic adventures for the 2021-22 season can be had for up to 40 per cent off.

The offer is available until September 30 on a range of over 10 Antarctica departures including the 11day 'Best of Antarctica' and the 15day 'Journey to the Circle and Giants of Antarctica' in partnership with WWF. While these departures are still over a year away, they will all operate under Intrepid's new Safe Travel protocols.

■ Rockingham is encouraging Western Australian adventure seekers to visit the area this spring, with the 'Rediscover Adventure, Rediscover Rockingham' marketing campaign officially launched on September 1.

Throughout spring the campaign will promote a range of active outdoor experiences and adventure activities that are available within the Rockingham region.

The campaign is spearheaded by the Rediscover Rockingham Adventure Holidays competition, with a prize pool worth more than $3500 available.

Prizes include accommodation and meals, as well as opportunities for skydiving, wakeboarding, sea kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, kite surfing and an aquatic wildlife cruise.

Local tourism and hospitality businesses are keen to welcome adventure seekers from across state, especially those wanting to find out why Rockingham is known as the place where the coast comes to life.

Visit www.rockingham.com.au

adventures

■ Visitors to Murujuga National Park in the Pilbara now have improved access to viewing culturally significant rock art with a new walking trail and signage.

The $1.3 million Ngajarli Trail helps showcase the national park's array of rock art - with some estimated to be more than 45,000 years old.

- John Rozentals NOTE: Potential travellers should check the status of individual events and establishments with regard to the coronavirus outbreak.

● Bay City Rollers ■ I well remember when the all boy band, Bay City Rollers, hit Australian shores. It was hysteria from coast to coast. One bubble gum member was guitarist Ian Mitchell, the only Irishman in the Scottish group.

During his short stay as a Roller he played on some of the best selling numbers, Dedication, and I only want to be like you.

After touring Australia, Ian quit the band and went to live and work in California. He took a day job as a computer programmer, combined with session work playing guitar. Next step was as a motivational speaker prior to his untimely death this month, aged 62.

Robbie changes address

■ Robbie Williams has packed up his favourite possessions, wife and four kids to relocate from Malibu to half way up a Swiss mountain in order to escape Coronavirus.

Robbie does admit to becoming stir crazy with no immediate live appearances on the agenda yet he does admit he loves the company of his wife and kids. Please send us a postcard, Robbie.

New co-host for Studio 10

■ Ten has announced Tristan McManus is to be the new co-host of Studio 10 alongside Sarah Harris.

Who is Tristan McManus? His main claim to fame is as a judge on Dancing With The Stars. Trained as a professional dancer he is said to have an engaging personality and should interact well with the rest of the regulars on the morning show. Time will tell.

TV breakfast battle

■ For the first time for yonks Nine’s Today has beaten Seven’s Sunrise for audience share in Melbourne. Winning difference is 3000 pairs of eyeballs, Today has lifted its game of late and doing well in most markets, particularly on the eastern seaboard.

Judith Durham’s release

■ Our Judith has returned to the studio but without the rest of the Seekers.

Judith has released a limited edition of a superb track All in a Day’s Work sung in conjunction with bush poet and drover Lance Lawrence.

Superbly engineered you would swear you were in Arnham Land as the two recount life in the outback mustering cattle. The track runs for ten minutes and is available via theseekers website. Judith sounds as good as ever.

- 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: MULAN (Now Streaming on DISNEY+): Genre: Action/Adventure/Drama.

Cast: Liu Yifei, Jason Scott Lee, Donnie Yen, Gong Li, Jet Li. Year: 2020.

Rating: PG. Length: 115 Minutes.

Stars: *** Review: When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, the eldest daughter of an honoured warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father by masquerading as a man, and along the way must find her inner-strength and embrace her true potential, that will transform her into an honoured warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation…and a father.

Originally intended for theatres, this latest Disney live-action reimagining of the 1998 animated Oscar nominated film of the same name, based on the Chinese folklore "The Ballad of Mulan," is a major step up from some of the more recent Disney's live action efforts, and even though it doesn't quite reach the more richly acceptable heights of its animated predecessor, this is still nonetheless a sweeping coming-of-age tale that is both epic and at times intoxicating with its finely tuned emotional intimacy, energetic drive and beautifully textured wide canvas steeped in Chinese mythology and martial arts warfare.

Directed by Niki Caro, whose previous credits include the superb "Whale Rider" 2002 and more recently "The Zookeeper's Wife" (2017), the breathtaking cast kicks off an emotionally sensitive yet fiercely captivating performance by Yifei Liu as Mulan, along with a host well established and revered Chinese super-stars that includes Jason Scott Lee (Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story/1993) as the villain, Donnie Yen (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story/2016) as the Commander, Jet Li (Hero/2002) as the Emperor and the legendary Gong Li (Memoirs of a Geisha/2005) as the evil witch.

Filmed with breathtaking results in China and New Zealand, the costume and set design of the period are nothing less than spellbinding, a beautifully woven tapestry of deeply rich colour palates that are a feast for the eye, all-in-all culminating in a simplistic yet exciting mythological tale driven by a big heart, a well crafted effort that balances history, humour, romance, drama and action effectively, and with now two versions to chose from, a classic story that will no doubt enthrall young and old for generations to come.

FILM: GET DUKED! (Now Streaming on Prime Video): Genre: Action/Comedy/Horror.

Cast: Eddie Izzard, Kate Dickie, James Cosmo, Kevin Guthrie, Rian Gordon, Year: 2019.

Rating: MA15+ Length: 87 Minutes.

Stars: **½ Review: A ragtag quartet of teenage miscreants are given one last chance to turn their lives around by completing the Duke of Edinburgh Award trek across the Scottish highlands, but once they are dropped in the middle of nowhere, they soon realize they aren't as alone as they think, as they are being stalked by wealthy aristocrats who intend to hunt and kill them for sport.

Wildly wacky low budget hip-hop inspired absurdist comedy-horror is a mixed bag of craziness evocative of the classic thriller "The Most Dangerous Game" (1932) on acid, a slapstick "Trainspotting" meets "Deliverance" meets "The League of Gentlemen" wannabe, but therein lies its charm, an off-the-wall, naively driven and passionate stoner journey that has more to offer than not.

The ragtag misfits include Viraj Juneja as DJ Beatroot, along with Lewis Gribben, Samuel Bottomley and Rian Gordon, who all deliver performances with delightful results, along with Kate Dickie as Police Sgt Morag and veteran Scottish actor James Cosmo (Braveheart/ Trainspotting) as the farmer, and a welcome addition to the cast by veteran comic and actor Eddie Izzard as the eccentric and mysterious huntsman "The Duke" and Georgie Glen as "The Duchess."

Filmed with breathtaking beauty in the beautiful highlands of Scotland, which is not difficult to achieve, the material may be paper thin, scattered and repetitive, but there are moments of side-splitting gags and even poignancy, and-all-in-all, this is a smart(ish), dumb, endearing, stupid, psychedelic, repulsive and clichéd adventure that, for better or worse, is a twisted romp across the Scottish highlands, so go at your own risk.

- James Sherlock

Rourke’s Reviews Mulan ■ (PG). 115 minutes. Now streaming on Disney+.

After the execrable CGI remake of The Lion King in 2019, I had little expectations for Disney's live-action redux of their 1998 animated film Mulan, so it was nice to be pleasantly surprised by the resultant film which, while flawed, proves to be quite entertaining.

The plot is basically the same Mulan (Yifei Liu), the eldest daughter of war veteran Zhou (Tzi Ma), secretly disguises herself as a man to take the place of her father, who along with thousands of other men, have been called up by the Emperor (Jet Li) to help fight against invading Rouran warriors, led by Bori Khan (Jason Scott Lee).

Khan is aided by a witch, Xianniang (Gong Li), who also has her own agenda.

Mulan 2020 is a strikingly crafted endeavour, with superb cinematography, costume and production design, and the $250 million production is confidently handled

by Niki Caro (Whale Rider), who gives the story a colourful, fablelike glow.

The script (credited to four writers) is on the clunky side, turning Mulan's inner strength into something more akin to Jedi powers, while of course historical accuracy is left far behind.

What hurts this latest iteration the most is a missing sense of humour, replaced by an earnestness that sometimes needlessly weighs the film down.

The animated film (one of my favourite Disney titles) managed to combine drama and comedy to superb effect.

Liu is likeable as Mulan (and was actually up for the same part in the 2009 Chinese film, which eventually went toZhao Wei); Gong Li makes the most of her limited screen time; Lee is okay as the villain, while Yen is sadly wasted in a thankless supporting role.

RATING - ***

Kim Ji-young, Born 1982 ■ (M). 119 minutes. Now available on R3 DVD. Based on the best-selling book

by Cho Nam-joo, this highly anticipated big screen adaptation proves to be a mixed blessing, bringing important subject matter to light, while also not quite delivering the genuinely emotional gut-punch its source material did.

Jung Yu-mi plays the title character, a 30-something housewife and mother who has given up a successful career to devote all her time to husband Dea-hyeon (Gong Yoo) and daughter Ah-young, who is

now two years old. Exhausted and under-appreciated, Kim's frustration turns into something more worrying when she briefly takes on the persona of her mother at Deahyeon's family's house during a Lunar New Year visit.

Consulting a psychiatrist, Deahyeon wants to understand his wife's increasing mood swings, but Kim's behaviour comes from a societal patriarchal structure that has crushed many a woman's dream and self-worth. The book is an excellent, matter-of-fact account of generational, systemic gender inequality, told in a deceptively simple style that actually creates multiple layers, showing a problem that is still firmly entrenched in society (it's fascinating to note that Korean actresses and singers who liked and supported the book were continuously attacked online).

Cho's vivid, affecting details, chronicling decades of genderbased injustice, is understandably condensed for its movie incarnation, but for me, too much was excised (some flashbacks appear without context), and the book's critical tone is softened by shifting some of the focus onto Dea-hyeon and his attempts to 'fix' Kim's problem, and along with the entire third act being completely altered, ultimately mutes the film's impact and the book's point (the final pages were a particular kick in the teeth).

Actor Kim Do-young (All About My Wife) makes her directorial (and screenwriting) debut, and while admirably staying away from melodrama, struggles to fluidly thread the long-term pieces together (there are a couple of nice stylistic touches though), jettisoning not only crucial moments in Kim's life, but also those of her mother and sister.

Kim Do-young does make sure however that she gets strong performances from her cast.

Jung, so good in films such as My Dear Desperado, Psychokinesis, The Table, and of course the blockbuster Train To Busan, is outstanding here, making us care for Kim and her state-of-mind.

While it may not be up there with Jeon Do-yeon's phenomenal turn in the moving Birthday, this is still a memorable performance.

Yoo (The Age Of Shadows) offers solid support, while praise must also go to Kim Mi-kyung and Park Sung-yeon, as Kim Ji-young's mother and Team Leader respectively. There are strong moments in Kim Ji-young, Born 1982, as well as a terrific central performance, and while the subject contained within needs to be fully revealed and examined, an important, insightful and heartfelt book has become an interesting film that doesn't reach the same provocative, powerful heights.

RATING - ***

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Herbie’s Maryborough double ■ Maryborough commenced the week on Monday September 7 and Lexton reinsman James Herbertson without doubt produced the "drive of the day" when successful aboard the Craig Demmler (Parwan) trained Courage Under Fire-Allfouru filly Burnfouru in the Goodnight The Fox Shiraz 3Y0 Fillies over 1609 metres restricted to the fairer sex.

Settling three back in the running line from gate three as Keilah (gate four) led. Moving to be one/one in the final circuit when La La Bron ahead of her dropped out sharply, Burnfouru in a winning move switched down to trail the leader approaching the home turn using the sprint lane and bloused Keilah by a half head, with the favourite Dasha The Great which raced exposed, weakening slightly over the concluding stages to finish third 2.3 metres away. The mile rate 1-56.7.

■ Herbie chalked up a double after partnering the AJ & Beau Tindale trained consistent 5Y0 Elsu-Indie Jazz gelding Mended to land the 2190 metre TAB Long May We Play Pace.

Beginning fast from gate five Mended was unable to head off Good Guy Mack (gate three) leaving him exposed. Gaining cover mid-race when Fowsands vacated the one/two spot to park outside the pacemaker, Mended enjoyed a little breather. Off and running three wide in the final circuit, Mended in a punishing finish scored by a head from Good Guy Mack returning a mile rate of 2-00.3.Aviero (one/two) was third 2 mtres away.

■ Naneenna part-owner/trainer Col Godden has been having a terrific run of late with his small team and 4Y0 Jet Laag-Heavenly Pocket entire Black Jack Orion (gate six) was a strong victor of the 2190 metre Maryborough School House Village Maiden Pace in a mile rate of 200.4. Driven by Josh Duggan, Jet Black Orion commenced a forward move three wide from five back in the running line at the bell, being accommodated in the last lap by The Knight Star three back which eased three wide to go in sight of the leader Be A Good Scout. Again moving three wide into the final bend, Black Jet Orion defied a late challenge from Imawingate (one/one) to score by 1.6 metres. Awesome Reactor was third from mid-field 4.6 metres back after shifting down to the sprint lane on turning. Josh and partner Monique (Burnett) are looking forward to the birth of their first child in December.

■ Charlton's Greg Norman snared the Jester Event Services Pace over 1690 metres with Fiftyshadesofhay which produced an eye catching second at Maryborough a week earlier.

With Kerryn Manning in the sulky, Fiftyshadesofhay, a 4Y0 Badlands HanoverSupreme Classie mare starting from the extreme draw settled at the tail of the field before being set alight racing for the bell to lead for the final circuit.

Going powerfully approaching the home turn, Fiftyshadesofhay defied all challengers to register a 7.4 mere margin in 1-56.4 over Inaugurate (one three - one/one home turn), with Smile Lyle coming from last to finish third 1.1 metres away.

■ Bendigo duo Maddy Ray and Haydon Gray's 4Y0 Majestic Son-Galleons Bliss gelding Rigondeaux first up since May was a brilliant winner of the Haras Des Trotteurs Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres.

Driven by Tatura'sAbbey Turnbull taking a concession, Rigondeaux spent most of the race at the rear after starting from the extreme draw as David Murphy's Fox Force Five led.

Giving away a big start approaching the home turn, Rigondeaux must have been five and six wide on the final bend before motoring home at 100 miles an hour to score by a half head in a thrilling finish from Beefour Bacardi (one/one three wide last lap) in a rate of 2-02.3. Rank outsider Lord Lohki (one/three) was an eye catching third a head away.

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■ Kilmore raced on Tuesday and nearby Bolinda provided four winners, Brent Lilley taking the 1690 metre MC Security 3Y0 Maiden Pace with ex-Kiwi Net Ten Eom-C J Galleon gelding The Big Yin, the J & A Mazzetti Trotters Handicap over 2150 metres with another

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with Len Baker ex-New Zealander Stress Factor, while Lisa Miles was successful in the Hanson Cleaning Services 2Y0 Trotters Mobile over 2180 metres aboard the Steven Connor (Betley) part-owned and trained Fling It-Mustang Shelly filly Mustang Kelly and her own charge Rockford Peach which took out the Carlton & United Breweries Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2180 metres.

■ The Big Yin (Chris Alford) led throughout from the pole to run out a 4.1 metre victor in a mile rate of 1-58 over Midnight Calm which trailed, with a death-seating Radiant Rose holding down third 10.9 metres away.

First for 15 months ■ Stress Factor raced by long time stable clients John Wilkinson, Gary Dowling and Rob Owen, along with Elizabeth Crews and Bruce and Denise Morrison coming from 20 metres was given a perfect passage by Chris Alford following the hot favourite Full Noise (20m) for the entire race.

Settling four back along the markers trailing Full Noise, then one/one after Full Noise moved to race exposed for the final circuit, Stress Factor was poised to pounce on straightening and that he did, scoring by a metre in a rate of 203.9. Iron mare Fear Not was third 5.3 metres away in third place after gaining inside runs after trailing the two favourites. It was Stress Factor's first victory since May 2019.

■ Very honest filly Mustang Kelly was given a sweet trip from the pole trailing the odds-on favourite Kyvalley Heist, before using the sprint lane to blouse him by 1.9 metres in 2-03.7. Here Comes Kyvalley (three back the markers) was third a half head back third after extricating into the clear in the straight.

■ Rockford Peach, a 4Y0 Great Success-Our First Strike mare bred by Lisa and partners but now raced by her alone, broke her maiden status at start number twelve by leading throughout from gate three, proving too strong for Double Dot (one/one) by a half neck which joined her on the home turn with the pair drawing right away. The Night King was third 7.7 metres way after trailing the winner. The mile rate 2-06.2.

■ Myrniong duo Jess Tubbs and Greg Sugars caused an upset in the 2180 metre Jet Roofing Pace when 3Y0 Somebeachsomewhere-So Random filly Vouchers finished all over her older rivals to gain the day in a mile rate of 1-58.5.

Given a cosy passage four back along the markers from gate five, Vouchers after extricating prior to the home turn joined in three wide on the final bend and finished best to prevail by 1.2 metres from Soextra which raced in the open from the bell, with Celestal Gossip 3.5 metres third 3.5 metres away after leading.

Double Day ■ Wednesday was once again double day with Ballarat racing in the afternoon and Echuca at night.

Veteran Ballarat trainer Keith Douglas' ever reliable Malabar Maple-Hangin With Sally mare Hanging On A Dream was a deserved winner of the 2200 metre Ballarat Pressings Trotters Handicap.

Driven a gem of a race by Ross Payne, Hanging On A Dream after stepping safely from 10 metres possied one/one for most of the race.

Easing three wide on turning, Hanging OnA Dream finished full of running to defeat the rank outsider Uncle Al which trailed the pacemaker Zephiane after leading out from barrier three by an easy 17.8 metres in 2-03.1. Birthday Suit first up sinceAugust last year was third a nose away off a mid-field trip.

■ Beeac trainer Courtney Slater is having a lucky run at present and SomebeachsomewhereBella Joy colt Goodtime Floyd brought up two wins in succession when victorious in the Durham Park 3Y0 Pace over 1710 metres. With Michael Stanley in the sulky, Goodtime Floyd was taken back to the rear from outside the front line, with David Murphy's Iron Chariot leading from gate two.

Going forward three wide in the last lap to lead narrowly on the final bend, Goodtime Floyd after looking beaten in the straight, rallied magnificently to gain the day by a head from Crompton Bay (one/two last lap) and Gilty By The Beach (one/one - three wide home turn) who was 1.2 metres back in third place after narrowly hitting the front in the closing stages.

The mile rate 1-56.7.

■ Lara part-owner/trainer James Warnock landed the 1710 metre Ferndale Confectionary Pace with consistent 4Y0 Western Terror-Kano Star gelding Caledonian Terra in a rate of 158.8. Driven by Greg Sugars, Caledonian Terra (Charlie as he is known at home) enjoyed a perfect trip from gate four one/one and when eased three wide on the final bend, finished best to score by 4.9 metres from Shady Dancer off a three wide trail from last on the home turn, with Asharah third 5.7 metres away after trailing the weakening leader Springa.

■ Prominent breeder/owner Rick Burchell who's stock race with the "Calder" moniker, snared the Petstock 3Y0 Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2200 metres with Muscle Hill-LikeA Calder gelding Saint Calder paying Tote odds of $28.80 when having his first start since last December. Trained locally by Damien Burns, Saint Calder driven by Ryan Duffy starting from gate five on the second line to settle mid-field, was set alight shortly after with a lightning move to take over with two laps to travel. Travelling beautifully, Saint Calder defied all challengers to record a strong 4.1 metre margin in advance of Savvy Kyvalley (one/one at bell) and Night Whispers which made up many lengths on turning from a mile back to be 2.3 metres away. The mile rate 2-05.3.

■ At Echuca, Kilmore trainer Rita Burnett snared the Rochester Tyre & Battery Service Pace over 1755 metres with Gigis Grinner, a 4Y0 Grinfromeartoear-Mademoiselle Gigi gelding.

Driven by future son-in-law Josh Duggan, Gigis Grinner (gate three) crossed to lead hitting the back straight on the first occasion and was never headed, scoring by 2.4 metres from Cracked Pepper which raced outside him returning a mile rate of 2-00.6. Daybreak Drama (three back the markers) ran home late for third a half head away.

■ Astute Shepparton trainer Russell Jack combined with Daryl Douglas aboard Somebeachsomewhere-Summa Of Dreams colt Spring In His Step to capture the 1755 metre Taylor Made Cows 2Y0 Maiden Pace.

Despite racing exposed from gate five, Spring In His Step was much too strong at the finish for the leader Upright (gate three), reaching the wire by 3.5 metres in a mile rate of 1-57.3. Euroking was third 10.5 metres back off a mid-field trip.

■ Tatura reinswoman Abbey Turnbull celebrated her birthday in style after winning the Mal Keeble - Rich River Autobody Pace over 1755 metres with 5Y0 Four Starzzz Shark-Seductress gelding Giant Jackson. Trained by father Craig, Giant Jackson despite racing fierce, held on the score by a neck from Jemsoms Pet along the sprint lane after trailing, with Orbie (one/two) running on late for third 1.3 metres back. The mile rate 1-58.3.

■ Cousin Amanda Turnbull is having a great run since shifting from Bathurst with a large team of horses and was successful with 4Y0 Shoobees Place-LavishArt entire Shoobee Doo in the Moama Bowling Club Pace over 2160 metres to give Daryl Douglas a driving double.

Enjoying a sweet trip one/one from gate five as Divine Diva led, Shoobee Doo sprinted like a

Sulky Snippets This Week

■ Wednesday - Ballarat, Thursday Horsham/Shepparton, Friday - Melton/ Mildura, Saturday - Bendigo, Sunday Echuca, Monday - Maryborough, Tuesday Kilmore.

Horses to follow

■ Star Down Under, Smile Lyle, Lord Lohki, Alberio, Betta Bopper, Orbie, Dances, The Interceptor, Naked Ambition.

gazelle in the last lap to lead on turning and win in a breeze by 2.1 metres in advance of old timer Nuggetpan which trailed the winner in a rate of 1-57.6. Allmightyjoelouis (three back the markers) was third a head away after easing off the inside on turning.

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■ It was back to Bendigo on Thursday and Andy and Kate Gath's former Kiwi filly Chevron Action, a daughter of Majestic Son and Roydon Action blitzed her rivals in the TAB Long May We Play 3Y0 Trotters Mobile. Beginning at 100 miles an hour from outside the front line to lead on the first turn, Chevron Action ran her rivals ragged, greeting the judge 11.5 metres clear of Whos Countin which trailed in a 2-00.6 mile rate.

Bellmac Bambi was third 1.6 metres away after following the pair. gazelle in the last lap to lead on turning and win in a breeze by 2.1 metres in advance of old timer Nuggetpan which trailed the winner in a rate of 1-57.6. Allmightyjoelouis (three back the markers) was third a head away after easing off the inside on turning.Charlton training partners Michael Gadsden and Denbeigh Wade were victorious with 5Y0 Angus Hall-Flash And Fair gelding The Summer Cat in the Aldebaran Park Trotters Handicap over 2150 metres, making amends for a most unlucky second at his previous outing when second after galloping in the straight after having the race well won.

Coming from 10 metres, The Summer Cat driven by Denbeigh settled four back in the moving line before becoming badly bottled up at the bell when both Wisp Of Smoke and Dances moved around him from the tail.

Extricated in the final circuit to trail the pair, The Summer Cat despite making the home turn right off the track and giving his supporters heart flutters, finished full of running to register a half head margin over Dances and Caprioska (one/ one) who was also held up until well into the straight, finishing 1.8 metres back. The mile rate 2-05.9. gazelle in the last lap to lead on turning and win in a breeze by 2.1 metres in advance of old timer Nuggetpan which trailed the winner in a rate of 1-57.6. Allmightyjoelouis (three back the markers) was third a head away after easing off the inside on turning.Lockington duo Ted and Faye Jepsen would have been "over the moon" following the 1650 metre Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisors Pace as their 6Y0 Four Starzzz Shark-Chelsea Hanover mare Whenthestarzzzaline returned to form. Driven

by Greg Sugars, Whenthestarzzzaline led throughout from gate two, accounting for Madam Reactor which trailed by 2.9 metres in a rate of 1-55.8. Village Encounter was third a head away after following the pair.

Melton victory

■ At Melton, South Oakleigh owner/trainer Greg Hansen whose wins are few and far between, would have been "jumping for joy" when his Bettors Delight-Amazing Ellen gelding Sonnys Amazing at start number 21, scored in the 1720 metre DNR Logistics 3Y0 Pace.

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Latest on Caulfield Guineas ■ Flemington trainer Danny O'Brien is looking to add another big trophy to his mantel piece with his good three-year old, Flying Award, in the Caulfield Guineas to be run on October 10.

The three year-old is by his Cox Plate winner, Shamus Award, out of the New Zealand bred mare, Flying Dansino.

The colt has impressed good judges with his tenacity in his runs, having now raced fives times for a win and two seconds, all in top company.

After his success in last year's Melbourne Cup with Vow and Declare, and Russian Camelot in the South Australian Derby, he is on the top of the world.

In the McNeil Stakes at Caulfield he came off the pace to flash home for a good second behind, Immortal Love, with the Blue Diamond Stakes winner, Tagaloa, in third spot.

At present he is around the $ 7 mark, and represents good value at that price.

On the next line is the smart Sydney youngster, Mamaragan, who ran third in the Golden Slipper.

Top Sydney jockey, Nash Rawiller, is a big rap for the three-year old, and claims he is one of the best going around.

His third in the Slipper was a big run behind Farnan, trained byGai Waterhouse and Andrew Bott.

At his most recent run, he finished third behind the flying youngster, Anders, in the San Domenico, after the winner ran them ragged over the 1100 metres, in a tick outside the race record, run some 13 years ago.

It was no disgrace in finishing third to one of the fastest horses in Australia.

Although there were only six runners in the San Domenico, his run was good.

Another promising type, Peltzer, from the Gerald Ryan camp, was a good second, although beaten easily, while Doubtland from the Hawkes stables unbeaten in two starts was never in it, but is still a smart young galloper.

Yet another type from the powerful Ciaron Maher-David Eustace camp, highly ndelighted with the way Anders is going is happy with another of their charges in, Holyfield who hit form with a vengeance in the Ming Dynasty at Rosehill leading all the way over 1400 metres.

If he can produce a run like that again, he will take some catching, but it's hard to run a strong 1600 metres at Caulfield, when leading in a class field.

An eye catching run was that of the third placegetter in the same race was, Overlord, a good galloper on his day.

He showed by finishing hard he is on the verge of better runs leading up to the Guineas on October 10.

Another smart quick three year-old, is the Mick Price-Michael Kent Junior trained Immortal Love, by leading sire Snitzel, out of the good mare, Loveyoumadly, a winner of his only three starts.

He won his first start at Echuca, then went on to win by 3.5 lengths at Flemington, on a heavy eight track at headquarters, then buttered up to beat a class field over 1200 metres.

We mentioned earlier from the Hawkes camp, Doubtland, was impressive in winning

to the end of 2020. RV is of the view that a new framework is required to transition the industry to an ultimate prohibition on use of the whip for purposes other than to protect the safety of horses and jockeys.

They will be seeking a vote at the November 2020 Racing Australian Board meeting, that the transition commences with a significant reduction in the permitted use of the whip in a race.

Racing Victoria will propose that, as from January1, 2021, riders are only permitted to use the whip on a maximum number of occasions throughout the entire race, and never in a horse's consecutive strides.

Racing Victoria is proposing that the maximum number be between five and eight occasions per race.

The current rules Australian Rules of Racing permit the use of the whip a maximum of five times in non-consecutive strides prior to the 100 metre mark, and at the rider's discretion in the final 100 metres of a race where its use in consecutive strides is permitted.

RV believes that the current national whip ● Victorian rider Jessica Eaton in Adelaide.Racing Photos. rules are no longer appropriate and not in the have a big opinion. Although he found the class best interests of Victorian and Australian raca bit too high when finishing out of a place in the ing, both now and in the long term.

In calling for whip reform, RV articulated Mc Neil at Caulfield behind Immortal Love, he that jockeys should be permitted to continue to is better than that.

He too is by the leading sire, Snitzel, and has carry whips at all times, but that the industry should be working towards a framework when ability, but they be a bit strong here.

The Chris Waller trained Overlord, a good their use is only permitted in circumstances galloper, ran a promising third first up, behind necessary to protect the safety of riders and Holyfield in the Ming Dynasty, and was finish- horses.

To this point, national consensus has not been ing off well. reached on any reform to the use of the whip, leaving Australia lagging behind many other leading International racing jurisdictions, who ■ News that Racing Victoria is making a move have significantly reduced their permitted use on the use of whips could be met with stern of the whip in recent years.

It will be interesting to see how the Austraopposition.

Racing Victoria has made a move on the lian JockeysAssociation will feel about the forthwhip situation, seeking national action on whip coming situation.

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