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The good news is that the public will be admitted to the meetings to be held in the New Year Yea and St Pats Racing Club President Denis Smith confirmed the unusual arrangements, made to comly with COVID-19 regulations. “Whilst Yea & St Pats Racing Club isdisappointed not to be accepting crowds this coming Saturday all is in readiness for six races for prize money at a COVID-safe event that owners are allowed to attend,” Mr Smith told The Local Paper. “A highlight of the day will be the time honoured Reddrops Foodworks Sister Olive Handicap over 3000 metres, the longest distance raced on the picnic circuit. “With the event being held so close to Christmas the committee felt it would be unfair to compromise the amenity of our volunteers, many of whom are elderly. “Should one of our crowd who attended the races report COVID-19 symptoms on the Monday or Tuesday and subsequently be diagnosed as COVID-19 positive , all attendees would be required to isolate and be tested , effectively on or over the Christmas period. The timing of the Yea meeting is unique in that aspect. “The club ishopeful of welcoming crowds of 1000 or more at the remaining two meetings on Saturday, January 23 for the Nutrien Ag Solutions Yea Cup and the Larkfield St Pats Cup on Sunday, February 21. At the moment, despite the headlines in the major dailies of ‘1000 people at the races’, the fine print decrees that all of these “1000 people” need to be sat and remain at the one point throughout the event, moving only for essential toilet breaks etc. “The onus is on the clubs to enforce these rules on top of social distancing. With people now being allowed to stand and drink at bars
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● Denis Smith and the social distancing down to two square metres per person, we hope that the rules will be changed sooner rather than later. “Anyone wishing to have a bet on the picnic races can go to Picnicbet.com where picnic bookmaker Peter Bon has established an online presence. “Details for people wishing to become club members or attend the last two meetings will appear soon on the Yea & St Pats website at countryracingvictoria.com”
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Discover Your Backyard - Discover Dindi
■ Did you know that 48% of Murrindindi Shire is made up of forests, parks and reserves? That's an awful lot of lovely land to explore and enjoy! As the weather warms up, our friends and family in Melbourne will be keen for a country escape, after months of restrictions. If they're looking for a place to relax and unwind, a place to slow down and connect with nature, they'll find it right here in our backyard. With dozens of spectacular waterfalls, walking trails and scenic lookouts dotted throughout the Shire, we're spoilt for choice for places to get away from the crowds and share some quality time with people we haven't been able to see for a while. Here are just a few of Murrindindi Shire's hidden (and not-so-hidden!) gems for you to share with the nature lovers in your life. Kinglake National Park Kinglake National Park is the closest National Park to Melbourne, covering 23,210 hectares of fern gullies, tall forests and rolling hills. Each section of the park has different attractions and activities to enjoy, including mountain bike riding and picnics. Masons Falls and Wombelano Falls are well worth the walk and the Lyrebird Circuit Track is specially-designed for visitors with limited mobility.
● Mason Falls Walk in Kinglake National Park
● Rubicon Valley Historic Area
● Cathedral Range State Park
While Bali, Boston and Barcelona might be off the list of places to explore for a while, why not invite your friends and family along to swim in pristine waters, meditate atop a mountain range and indulge in fine food and wine... and all this is right on your doorstep!
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Murrindindi Scenic Reserve The Murrindindi Scenic Reserve is situated at the northern end of the Toolangi State Forest. With waterfalls and walking tracks and an abundance of birds and mammals there is something to see year-round. The five main walking tracks cater for all ages and abilities. This is a great location for a first-time camping experience with the kids. Book a few sites and invite your city friends to join you for a weekend away in the bush. Toolangi State Forest The Toolangi State Forest is home to the endangered Leadbeaters Possum, tall timbers and rainforest walks. Rising majestically from the forest floor is the Kalatha Giant Tree which you can discover via a short walk. This tree is over 400 years old and is a living example of how the magnificent Mountain Ash trees can grow to over 100 metres and live up to 400 years. Wander along the boardwalk through the nearby WirraWilla Rainforest Walk, and experience the beautiful scenery of this temperate rainforest. Cathedral Range State Park The magnificent escarpment known as the Cathedral Ranges, or Nanadhong (Spirit of Fire) in Taungurung language, dominates the skyline around Buxton and Taggerty. Picnics, hiking, rock climbing, camping or just exploring this beautiful bushland are all good reasons to come and visit.
Rubicon Valley Historic Area The Rubicon Valley Historic Area features great campsites, the beautiful Rubicon River and Rubicon Falls and a series of spectacular trestle bridges set amongst remnants of the timber industry and the current hydropower system. There are a variety of grades of bush track accessible by gravel or mountain bike or 4WD, set deep into the bush or leading to lookouts such as Morris Lookout. With excellent bushwalking and fishing on offer this is a great spot to set up camp for a while, kick back with friends and family and savour the beauty and tranquillity. So what are you waiting for? Get out the camping gear and fishing rods from the shed and the walking boots from the back of the cupboard, then get on the blower to your friends and family and invite them up to discover your backyard. Want to find out more? Visit discoverdindi.com.au/ yourbackyard or drop into one of our visitor information centres and chat with one of our friendly, local volunteers and pick up one of our glossy Official Visitors Guides (or call us and we will send you one!) Don't forget to share your photos and stories about your experiences with us along the way via Instagram (and tag @discoverdindi)
● WirraWilla Rainforest Walk
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Alex. Rodeo later in 2021 ■ The popular Alexandra Rodeo will go ahead in 2021 - but at a later than usual date, says organiser Andrew Embling. The event was originally planned for January or February, but requirements for a detailed COVID-Plan could not be finalised in time. Mr Embling says that he is looking forward to the event, especially considering that may similar events in Victoria have been cancelled. The likely date for the 2021 rodeo in Alexandra is now expected to be in March-April. Firm dates will be announced in the new year. ● Luke Pereira Wanted man Luke Pereira has a link to Kilmore, according to Victoria Police. They are appealing for public assistance to help locate the 29-year-old man’s arrest in relation to theft and traffic offences. Pereira is approximately 175cm tall with a slim build and short brown hair. He is known to frequent Benalla, Wangaratta and Kilmore. Anyone with information about Pereira or his current whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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News of a wheelbarrow theft at Toolangi Primary School has made its way into the conversation at State Parliament House. Cindy McLeish, Eildon MLA, said: “Things do get stolen from primary schools, and recently Toolangi Primary School’s wheelbarrow was stolen from the school grounds. The school then had to embark on a fundraising venture by selling seedlings so they could purchase a new wheelbarrow. This comes just as the State budget revealed Toolangi would get absolutely zero. A number of other schools in the wider community did well, and they could certainly buy loads of wheelbarrows. Toolangi Primary School, along with many others, are in need of a leg-up in terms of maintenance and repairs. It is disappointing that the State Government did not recognise this—or if they did, they simply did not take action.”
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Kinglake enjoyed a win in last Saturday’s E-Grade North Metro cricket. Kinglake 6/ 182(cc) T Maloney 68 D Maloney 55* R Parmar 2/14 def by Bellfield 2nd XI 4/ 186 K Singh 54* A Kareem 53* J Heal 2/ 18. Kinglake Memorial Reserve. HolyTrinity 4th XI 8/102 D Bradford 36 J Sharma 32 A Humza 3/12 G Haas 2/22 def by Cobras 3rd XI 8/142 r Kondru 40 S Manteit 2/15 ASevern 2/16 AGoodwin 2/ 35. Hayes Park East . Rivergum 4th XI 124 J Key 47 SS Singh 3/27 J Sharma 2/ 29 def byFiji Victorian 2nd XI 3/128(cc) S Sharma 46* J Sharma 36 C Spaliaras 2/42. Murrindindi Shire Council advises that application period for the Sole Trader Support Fund has been extended until December 30. Through this program, eligible sole traders who have been impacted by COVID-19 restrictions will receive a grant of $3000 that can be used towards their overhead costs and to help their transition to COVID Normal. Media reports suggest that Police are treating a house fire at Kitchener Cres., Seymour as suspicious. The house became engulfed in flames just before 11pm Saturday. There was no-one in the house when emjergency services arrived.
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Murder charge ■ Clive Whyte has been charged with murder and has faced Shepparton Magistrates Court. Martin Bebbington's body was found following an alleged altercation in Alexandra. Emergency services were called to Bayley St after reports a fight broke out about 1.40am. Mr Bebbington was found dead at the scene.
■ Murrindindi Council will tonight (Wed.) look at a contract for cleaning services. It is proposed that Trevor Carns, and Melbourne Master Painting & Maintenance Pty Ltd, be engaged for the provision of maintenance, programmed works, emergency works, minor building works and approved capital works – general maintenance for an initial period of three years with the option for a two-year extension.
Masons Rd works
● Andrew Embling
U3A at Rotary Park ■ Murrindindi East U3A wound up a difficult year with BYO picnic group lunch in Rotary Park , Alexandra on Friday (Dec. 11). The weather gods obliged by turning on a beautiful day, and entertainment in the form of Christmas Carols sung by U3A Choir, accompanied by Josie Parsons added to the festive atmosphere. Deidre from the creative writing group inspired with her original poetic take on the meaning of Christmas. U3A provides an opportunity for over 50s to engage with their peers for company and to share knowledge acquired in the school of life. No formal educational qualification is required to enrol, just a willingness to enjoy life. There are still a few places left in courses for 2021. Check murrindindieastu3a.org.au for details and enrolment forms.
■ A proposal for a six-lot residential subdivision at at 20 Falls Rd, Marysville, will be considered tonight (Wed.) at Murrindindi Shire Council. Officers have recommended to Councillors that they approve the proposal.
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Carols night
■ Alexandra Community Christmas Carols will be held from 5pm this Friday (Dec. 18) at Rotary Park. There will be ree rides for the kids and a sausage from the Lions Club, Santa will arrive at 7pm, and Carols start at 7.30pm. Bring your chairs rugs and food. Enjoy local coffee, ice cream van, and the Lions club barbecue and soft drinks , Special guests will be the Alexandra Brass Band 3UA Choir The event will be livestreamed on Facebook.com, look for Alexandratourism There will be a live broadcast on UGFM.
Local Briefs Marysville proposal
■ Raised pavements will be installed on Masons Rd in Mernda and Wollert as part of a plan to reduce speed and decrease traffic on the busy thoroughfare. The popular east-west shortcut is a hotspot for road accidents. The 15 raised pavements ill be installed between Plenty Rd and Texel Drive in the new year. Whittlesea Council Chair Administrator Lydia Wilson said the safety and wellbeing of its residents was Council’s utmost priority. She said speeding vehicles will be forced to slow down.
Top vineyards ■ A list of the top 50 vineyards was included in the Herald Sun last week. Amongst the best were Oakridge and Thousand Candles in the Yarra Valley.
Kinglake congrats
● Libby Longham leads the U3A Choristers.
Arts Action across Dindi
■ Murrindindi Shire Council is joining seven other Victorian councils in supporting regional creative talent through the collaborative ArtsACTION Program. Mayor Cr Sandice McAulay said the ArtsACTION Program comes about at a crucial time for the local creative community, given the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the arts and creative industries. “Murrindindi Shire is home to many talented artists and artistic communities. The COVID-19 restrictions have made it challenging - or even impossible - for many artists to continue working,” Cr McAulay said. The ArtsACTION Program will be run as a six-part series of workshops, which are designed to help artists work together, be 'market ready' and to expand their reach through digital communities. There are four identical programs running, each with different start dates from which to choose: ■ February 23 - March 30 ■ February 25 - April 1 ■ April 21 - May 26 ■ April 22 - May 27 ArtsACTION is free for participants
■ The Rotary Club of Kinglake Ranges has been acknowledged in State Parliament by Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish. Ms McLeish said the Club is spreading Christmas cheer by decorating the Kinglake township with handmade decorations, including stockings, Christmas trees and window displays. “This is just in time for the Rotary club’s Christmas twilight market on December 20. “The first market back last month after the lifting of restrictions saw 3500 people attend, which was a welcome boost for local businesses and tourism. “After the challenging year we have all had it is important that we celebrate these special times, and I commend the Rotary club for their efforts in making Christmas a great one across the Kinglake Ranges,” Ms McLeish told the Legislative Assembly.
Toolangi training
■ Members of Toolangi Fire Brigade attended grassfire attack training on Sunday (Dec. 13), as part of a group exercise with adjoining brigades, at private pastoral property in Glenburn. Training involved a simulated fire line, by running a foam line around the paddocks. Tankers assembled in a "tanker tactics" formation of four to five trucks, which take turns spraying water onto the fire edge. As the front tanker empties, it peels off to refill and its place is taken by the next in line. It rejoins the rear upon filling. Brigade officials said that positioning of the tankers is vitally important to be effective in knocking down the fire; but also to protect the firefighters on the trucks, as flame heights may exceed the height of the truck. Depending on how the flames are burning the tankers may drive in the "black" (burnt area), or the unburnt paddock. Firefighters work from the rear deck of the truck generally in pairs. Teamwork on the truck and in formation is paramount to success and safety, said the Brigade.
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● Max, Vander and Asher Kaiser
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Happy Christmas
■ This is the final issue of The Local Paper for 2020. Our office is now closed for the year to allow our team to take their annual leave. Our office re-opens at 9am, Wednesday, January 27. Our first issue will be published on Wednesday, February 3. We take this opportunity to thank readers and advertisers for their support during a difficult 2020. We extend Christmas and New Year greetings to all. Please have a safe and healthy holiday break. - Ash Long, Editor
The Whip Our Spy in Parliament
Somyurek strategy ■ Adem Somyurek returned to Parliament last week after an absence of months. His first effort was to seek some revenge against Premier Daniel Andrews with the allegation of branch-stacking in the 1990s. Dan’s team will be to deny to Somyurek, and not even mention his name in responses.
Masked avengers
■ State Parliament had its final sitting days last week. Speaker Colin Brooks announced: “Members are no longer required to wear masks while on precinct, including in the chamber.” Some Parliamentary staff still have concerns. Mr Brooks said: “ I do ask members to be courteous to each other, particularly to staff, who might have health concerns, and consider wearing a mask in situations where they are unable to socially distance, such as when moving around the chamber or speaking to, for example, a clerk at the table.”
Wong way
■ Opposition Leader Michael O’Brien is not having too much luck in handing a blow on his counterpart, Premier Daniel Andrews. Federal Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Penny Wong (Labor) gave Mr O’Brien a free kick when she said: “We have said we would not sign up to the Belt and Road Inititiative. We have made clear our position on that. Our position is different from that of the Victorian Labor Government.” The fire cracker fizzled. Mr Andrews gave an answer which concluded: “I am not Senator Wong.”
Youth justice
■ Dr Tim Read (Brunswick, Greens) tried to ping Attorney-General Jill Hennessey in State Parliament last week: “The state has fined at least 2000 children under 18 for Coronavirus-related offences this year, and children from low-income families have been disproportionately hit by fines - some of $1600, some of even $5000, amounts higher than even the Children’s Court can impose and they can only be contested in the adult Magistrates Court. “Many teenagers now have large unpaid fines threatening their futures, and many have no realistic prospects for paying them. Will the government now waive these fines for children?” Dr Read enquired. Ms Hennessey said it was a matter for enforcement agencies, not Government, to waive fines.
State of debt ■ Shadow Treasurer Louise Staley told State Parliament last week: “Victoria’s budget deficits over the next four years total $47.9 billion—more than the budget deficits of every other state combined ... Why is Victoria’s deficit greater than all of the other states combined? Treasurer Tim Pallas replied: “We understand that we have to fire the fiscal guns to effectively create jobs and opportunities for this state.”
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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21-April 20) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 7.8.3.4. Lotto Numbers: 1.13.23.34.45.5. This is a period in which you could meet the one and only but make sure your previous relationships are sorted out. Very busy socially and lots of fun should be had by all. TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: green Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 6.7.3.4. Lotto Numbers: 3.12.23.24.35.44 Time to get going and getting the jobs done that have been left till later. Some of your plans might not work as they were supposed to but things will settle down soon and your mind at peace. GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 8.9.3.4. Lotto Numbers: 1.23.23.34.43.44. You could return to old paths and meet long lost friends. Most of your plans should work out well if you have done your homework and do not rely on others to get things going. CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 8.4.5.6. Lotto Numbers: 6.7.23.34.41.33. Do not waste your time worrying about something that probably will never happen. Make sure you do the right thing about your health and then forget it. Something happy is about to happen. LEO: (July 23-August 22) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 5.6.3.4. Lotto Numbers: 1.13.23.35.28.6. Many happy moments with loved ones and you could be a very sought-after guest during this period. With your natural good humour and talent for diplomacy you will overcome problems. VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 8.4.5.6. Lotto Numbers: 1.13.23.34.35.7. Surprises and changes of direction could happen now. Your travel plans could be cancelled or deferred and you could be tempted to overspend when not so sensible. LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Mauve Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 8.9.4.2. Lotto Numbers: 1.15.24.37.45.9. People will be pleased if you tell how you feel about them communication is the key word for this period.You could find a way to improve your financial situation in a small way and this could keep you busy for some time. SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 8.4.6.7. Lotto Numbers: 5.7.23.34.33.44. You might be very important to someone and your help vital to this person in the future.Very good news from far away should boost your ego and your bank balance if handled well. Some good vibes from a Virgo. SAGITTARIUS: (November23- December20) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 9.4.5.6. Lotto Numbers: 4.12.23.34.42.11. If you are planning travel make sure all your appointments and bookings are double checked as there could be some cancellations or deferrals. No good starting an argument with a well-known pig head. CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 8.3.5.4. Lotto Numbers: 1.14.23.34.45.22 Not a good period to exchange secrets if you want to keep something confidential you better keep quiet.You should be much more successful in your romantic life then you have been of late. AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 7.8.3.4. Lotto Numbers: 1.3.23.25.34.44. You could be offered a holiday out of the blue and someone could show a special interest in your ideas. In business you might need to consult an expert for any problems you cannot handle yourself. PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 7.8.4.5. Lotto Numbers: 1.13.23.24.34.35. Make sure you do a good job of special chores given to you by people in authority this could lead to something more profitable in the future. Someone is waiting to hear from you.
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W’sea food waste stays local ■ Processing of food and organics waste in the City of Whittlesea is to stay local, Council Administrator Peita Duncan says. Repurpose It Pty Ltd has been awarded a 10-year contract to deliver the service. Following a trial of the service in 2019, Council’s new opt-in food and garden waste services was rolled out municipal-wide on July 1. More than 47,000 local households are taking part in the service, representing around 59 per cent of properties in the City of Whittlesea. Ms Duncan described the number of households committing to diverting food waste from landfill as “fantastic”. “More than 40 per cent of waste in the City of Whittlesea is food waste, making this recycling service really important for reducing greenhouse gases while providing other environmental benefits,” Ms Duncan said. Repurpose It will provide the infrastructure needed to process food waste locally, using invessel treatments that provide efficiencies and minimise odour. Council has negotiated the terms of a lease with Repurpose It for the use of the northern sections of 480 Cooper St, Epping, once the current lease expires in 2021.
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Fund finder
● Peita Duncan, Whittlesea Council
Mernda pool question ■ Whittlesea Council will prepare a comparative feasibility analysis of two options for the Mernda Sports Hub - a 25m lap pool with wellbeing features and a 50m lap pool with wellbeing features – by July 2021. “The centre is being designed as a multi-purpose aquatic, leisure and indoor sports court facility in the heart of the city’s booming northern corridor,” said a Council representative. Council Administrator Peita Duncan said the next step of the facility’s planning was an opportunity to ensure community health and wellbeing outcomes would be met for decades to come. “The centre will be a major driver in keeping the community active while maximising social, health and economic benefits,” said Ms Duncan said.
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2 OPTIONS EXPLORED
■ There are more than $40 billion worth of grants out there. Murrindindi Shire Council’s Funding Finder helps local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits and individuals across the Shire to easily find and apply for grants. Mayor Cr Sandice McAulay said Council is thrilled to be able to support the communities to find and apply for grants. “Grants are a wonderful thing and they really can help give your business, community group or project a big boost. But sometimes it's a bit hard to find out what grants are available to you and even harder to go through the application process,” Cr McAulay said. “Through this website, you can simply use the search engine function to access a huge range of grants. “You can also filter grants by specifying your sector or industry and type of project. “And you can also set up your own personalised email alerts, which will notify you of any new grant opportunities as they become available. “And if the grant you are interested in is closed for applications, you'll get an email alert when it reopens. 'The website also houses a stack of information about each different grant opportunity and lays it out in a really easy to read format to help you understand the criteria and what funders are looking for in your application - although we always recommend you read the grant guidelines as well. “The website also offers you some 'Top Tips' for writing grant applications and provides recommendations for professional grant writers if you'd like some help with your application.’ “We hope the Funding Finder will simplify things for you when searching and applying for grants. We want the whole process to be easy and hassle-free. All you need to do to get started is register at murrindindi.grantguru.com.au, set up your email alerts - and start searching,” Cr McAulay said. If you need any assistance in registering or if you'd like to find out more, please give Council a call on 5772 0333 or visit murrindindi.grantguru.com.au
Court Lists ● Mernda Sports Hub on Schotters Rd
Pucka in Parliament ■ Euroa MLAStephanie Ryan spoke in State Parliament last week about the disastrous fire at Puckapunyal Primary School. She addressed her qyestion to James Merlino, State Education Minister. “Over the weekend the community of Puckapunyal lost their primary school in a fire. About 80 per cent of the school was destroyed. “My heart goes out to the students, the teachers and the families at that school, which has a reputation for excellence under the leadership of its principal, Kevin Warne. “They have endured a year of great destruction, like students everywhere. But now Pucka students will have to complete their school year at Seymour College, and I would ask: will the minister outline the time frame for rebuilding the school and commit to allowing the school to keep the $207,000 grant they received in this year’s budget from the Minor Capital Works Fund? “This money was going to be used to improve the play area out the back of the school by laying artificial turf, so I ask the minister to ensure this project proceeds in addition to providing the funding that the school needs in order to completely rebuild,” Ms Ryan said.
● Stephanie Ryan, Euroa MLA
● From Page 10 Victoria Police - Webster, B (41109) v Fitzell, Tiannen. Uni-Whittlesea Unknown - Norman, C. Gianforte, Leslie Lloyd Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Sterling, Andrew. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Paisley, D (38009) v Irvine, Brett. Water Police Victoria Police - Telfer, J (38560) v Garbutt, Courtney. Uni-Heidelberg Victoria Police - Kervin, P (32870) v Brand, Tyler. Uni-Echuca Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Welsh, Dylan Luke. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Stephens, S (40205) v Manning, Scott Adrian. Uni-Alexandra Victoria Police - Davidge, K (37856) v Beasley, Jodie Elizabeth. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Gray, K (33459) v Cook, Decoda. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Webb, Justin. Uni-Seymour Community Corrections Centre - Amodio, O v Petronio, Jaimie. Seymour Community Correction Centre Friday, December 18 Victoria Police - Donohue, B (41483) v Doyle, Mark James. Mitchell Victoria Police - Basse, E (41359) v Tribe, Darby. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Bova, L (31851) v Mcalpine, Christopher. Uni-Kilmore Community Corrections Centre - Amodio, O v Doyle, Mark. Seymour Community Correction Centre
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Lower Eltham 2/151 defeats Plenty 148 Barclay Shield Rosanna 7/143(cc) S Sheehan 70*A Khanna 34 R O'Donnell 2/20 JC Young 2/25 def North Eltham Wanderers 110 JC Young 35 J Drinkall 28 S Shelton 3/15 N Carlton 2/15 J Langford 2/ 29. Banyule Flats Reserve (Oval #1 South). Heidelberg 8/163 P Cashen 43 SA Barker 3/41 def Epping 5/161(cc) T Hughes 72* NJ Gardiner 50 A Fotinopoulos 2/29. Warringal Park. Diamond Creek 8/149(cc) TN McLean 51 D Kambouris 46 JN Wilson 2/21 def Banyule 104 LAWilloughby 25* L Campitelli 5/16 JTWatson 3/21. Coventry Oval. Plenty 148 TK Rajarathna 47 C Love 38 D Fernando 5/12 J Scully 2/26 K Madusanka 2/28 def by Lower Eltham 2/151 A Hone 51* S Mortell 38* MJ Stanley 37. Plenty Park. Macleod 6/164(cc) H Preiss 44* CM Salm 3/31 def by Riverside 2/166(cc) S Money 74* S Villani 52 N Chrimes 28. Macleod Park 2 Money Shield Eltham 9/150(cc) M Chrimes 64 J Turner 3/ 19 SJ Malone 2/28 B McKenzie 2/31 def by Research Eltham Collegians 4/152 SJ Malone 45 BT Timewell 44. Eltham Central Park. Montmorency 94 J Taylor 31 J Steele 6/21 JW Scott 2/20 MA Hayse 2/22 def by Lalor Stars 4/95 A Amos 41*. Montmorency Park (Montmorency Oval (North)). Bundoora United 8/177(cc) C Cogan 50 L Solar 25 J Bennett 2/30 DA Fox 2/ 32 def byBundoora Park 2/181 T Herath 107 J Bennett 40*. Loyola Reserve. Mernda 7/177(cc) D Ranatunga 85 J Taylor 49 S Adams 3/28 JD Turner 2/26 def Bundoora 143 A Sing 36 A Fairchild 34 C Jones 31 A Mitris 3/31 TC Hall 3/ 46 J Baker 2/27. Waterview Reserve (Oval #1 South). Mill Park 6/178(cc) B Van Driel 64 AC McLaughlin 44* M Harding 2/17 def by Old Paradians 5/179 BP Robinson 63 C Milan 32 RB Landers 27 N Andrews 2/34. Redleap Reserve Mash Shield Lower Plenty 7/95 AC Horner 28 E Timmins 3/19 N Blackwood 2/17 def Hurstbridge 93 S Wijesiri 32 BJ Ryan 4/7 A Caldera 2/19. Anthony Beale Reserve (#2 Oval ( West)). Laurimar 6/189(cc) AN Williams 83 RJ Boddy 40 A Perera 2/38 P Acker 2/49 def by Rosebank 5/190 R Sharma 64 DD Wickramarathna 48 J Dimarco 26 MR Peters 2/35. Laurimar Town Park (Oval #2 East). Thomastown 179 L Andrews 63 K Nawagamuwa 62 R Ford 5/32 M Selleck 2/19 defPanton Hill 156 M Brook 42 J Bhangu 2/15 N Fellows 2/18 K Nawagamuwa 2/31 S Bhatnager 2/35. Main Street Reserve (Oval 1-East). Greensborough 129 T Vilchez 40 KD Premakumara 4/13 D Lakmal 2/16 J Sandford 2/22 def by Thomastown United 4/ 131 M Del Mastro 54* SJ Solyom 45 C Cotsopoulos 2/33. Greensborough War Memorial. South Morang 94 T Harvey 28 N Somerville 4/12 L Beattie 2/19 BA Avola 2/20 def by Whittlesea 6/238(cc) N Fowler 100 B Bell 63 SJ Bathman 2/37 C Cannata 2/40. Mill Park Lakes Recreation Reserve (Oval #1 -West) B-Grade Riverside 6/191(cc) BT Money 74 M Brooker 72 def byBundoora United 8/192 C Sharkey 46 C Zealley 31 D Rowley 3/33 D Mills 2/27. Whatmough Park (Oval #1 East). Banyule 5/ 162(cc) DD Mills 51 def Diamond Creek 8/ 138(cc) OA McGillion 2/9 TD Elmer 2/15 DD Mills 2/33. Beverley Road Reserve (Beverley Oval (West)). Epping 7/149 J Wilkins 50* S Reid 43 J Leahy 25 CS Bedi 3/26def Heidelberg 8/ 144(cc) R Williams 37 J Gilham 27 J Gedye 27 J Wilkins 2/18. Epping Recreation Reserve (Oval #1 East). Lalor Stars 4/209(cc) L Miranda 92A Brennan 41 NA Horman 33* def M o n t morency 7/175(cc) M Rodger 74* J Greenwood 29 J Abbas 3/24 C MacDonald 2/44. W.A Smith Reserve (Oval #1 South). Bundoora 133 A Siwas 42 J Moller 28 M Crispe 3/31 MW Jackson 2/16 NM Rowe 2/30 MR Jackson 2/38 def by Rosanna 6/154(cc) DC Marsh 65 R Caracella 3/34 V Sindhu 2/31. Yulong Reserve (#1 West) C-Grade Riverside 5/207(cc) S Gibbs 49 KJ Mahony 47 N Martin 36 R Gleeson 28* E Dicesare 2/24 def Macleod 8/169(cc) D Hurley 44 DD Kovac 33* D Juchnevicius 2/18 J Hartigan 2/24 R Gleeson 2/50. Whatmough Park (Oval #2 West). Lower Eltham 110 CM Ataryniw 4/26 ZJ Brown 2/28 def by Banyule 4/111 JD Poyser 46 AA Simon 30*. Eltham Lower Park (Oval 2 - South). Research Eltham Collegians 9/163(cc) B Willis 40 S McEntee 3/26 def Eltham 106 KL
Davidson 30 O Irvine 4/24. Research Park. North Eltham Wanderers 182 N Anderson 55 D Naidoo 30 J McLagan 5/30 def Mernda 10/120 J McLagan 25 B Whyte 3/17 C Lyall 2/19 T Centorino 2/33. Eltham North Reserve. Old Paradians 97 AJ Campbell 3/20 JP Carlyon 2/9 M Willis 2/19 KD Pike 2/21 def by Lower Plenty 8/102 JP Carlyon 33 NS Jayatilleke 3/19 A Jiffry 2/13. Garvey Oval (Parade College) D-Grade Bundoora Park 7/150(cc) R Hillyear 31 TM Welithota 25* def North Eltham Wanderers 50 Bundoora Park. Rosebank 8/149(cc) J Carelli 45 M De Felice 35 M Rees 26 AJ Nicholls 2/18 O Stoneham 2/31 M Taylor 2/32 def by Laurimar Cricket Club 2/152 RL Kelsey 73* AJ Nicholls 31* B O'Loughlin 26. L.E Cotchin Reserve. Montmorency 9/130 CR Gaunt 56 J Tuapa 3/24 JP Perko 2/27 S John 2/29 def Thomastown 126 JP Perko 46 C Butcher 3/17 C Daw 2/21 B Edwards 2/32. Central Park (Greensborough) (Central Park). Hurstbridge 169 M Harrington 41 P Holzer 31 J McCarthy 29 L McLellan 27 S Ahmed 3/26 A Mangrolia 3/28 def by Mill Park 6/175(cc) A Mangrolia 45 C Fernandes 30* C Taylor 25 M Ward 3/35. Ben Frilay Oval. Thomastown United 103 A Coles 4/22 L Burge 2/9 def by Plenty 5/106 A Coles 77* P Moore 2/ 22. Thomastown East Reserve (Oval #1 North) E-Grade Diamond Creek 81 R Russell 3/13 W Gilmore 2/12 CJ Lea 2/14 B Lewis 2/19 def by Riverside 83 R Russell 28 LK Sewell 3/8 NA Ireland 2/18. Marngrook Oval. Bundoora 5/149 KM Page 53* J Sheahan 38* B Kay 2/16 def South Morang 9/139(cc) D Lewis 39 S Sharma 29* K Nigam 3/19 C Leckstrom 2/22 N Pearce 2/23. Yulong Reserve (#2 East). Mernda 2/119 L Ferlazzo 60* D Chesterton 42 def Panton Hill 9/118(cc) G Greenough 2/4 C Simmonds 2/20. Waterview Reserve (Oval #2 North). Mill Park 7/226(cc) V Narasimhan 78 A Dave 39 S Ravikrishnan 27 S Ullah 26 M Vilchez 2/38 def Greensborough 144 TR McNamara 50 S Peterson 31 S Gangisetti 4/29 S Ullah 3/24. Mill Park Secondary College F1-Grade Lower Plenty 5/176(cc) G Brown 59 JD Mechkaroff 43* T Robinson 31 J Janezic 2/26 def Rosanna 108 B Smith 33 R Peries 3/30. Anthony Beale Reserve (#1 Oval ( East)). Riverside 5/182(cc) M Amenta 60 M McMasterSmith 52 P Dias 3/40 def byOld Paradians 209 SA Rain 41 LP Gough 41 TC Hill 25 CP Muir 25 JR Piscitelli 25 M Newell 5/31 W Hewett 2/27 TE Money 2/33. Greensborough Park. Eltham 6/154(cc) M Trounce 66 B Meredith 47 FA Davis 2/19 MP Delaney 2/21 def by Banyule 2/ 156 MC Lewis 67 MP Delaney 45* AG Simon 25*. Susan Street Reserve. Lower Eltham 3/ 143 AAndrews 45* JT Garrard 27* def Lalor Stars 8/137 A Hipkiss 56* LA Coulson 31 X Rimmer 3/19 P Andrews 2/15. Eltham Lower Park (Oval 1 - North) F2-Grade Plenty 6/141 G King 30 T Weir 28 d e f Macleod 7/131(cc) J Chaperon 34 M Turnbull 30 J Tilley 2/14 N Osborne 2/29. Diamond Hills Estate Reserve. Epping 8/189(cc) T Kunelius 52 A Gupta 47 P Ratnakumar 38 BJ Giarrusso 3/25 S Peat 2/23 def by Bundoora United 4/191 P Rawady 63* G Casey 61 B Sharkey 27. Epping Recreation Reserve (Oval #2 West). Research Eltham Collegians 4/186(cc) J Gallo 68 W Jessop 49 D Robertson 29* S Kathi 2/30 M Ryan 2/36 def Heidelberg 9/143 A Stone 48 S Hannah 28 L Perrett 3/16 G McGrath 2/21 S Goeby 2/30. Eltham College (Eltham College Oval #1). Whittlesea 1/112 N Simons 54 B Mills 41* def Diamond Creek 7/108(cc) HW Connell 26 ZJ Ferguson 3/23 N Perkins 2/17. A.F Walker Reserve F3-Grade Diamond Creek 9/122 S Mangin 71* N Sriskandharajah 5/36 def South Morang 120 N Sriskandharajah 28 L Xavier 27 I Singh 2/1 KS Mangin 2/17 T Kemp 2/25. Campbell Street Reserve. Laurimar Cricket Club 5/183(cc) DG Sinclair 59 AC Dickson 58 S Lucca 2/41 def Thomastown United 6/137 N Tsimiklis 37 S Tame 3/17 B Eastaway 2/23. Laurimar Town Park (Oval #1 West). Rosanna 93 JJ McCaig 41 K Williams 4/1 L Plant 2/9 def by Montmorency 7/131(cc) S Woodhouse 29 R Hall 25* H Jackson 2/16 H Foreman 2/16. Banyule Flats Re-
serve (Oval #2 North). Lalor Stars 4/156 J Vasilev 59* M Atmaca 31 F Tomai 3/32 def Rosebank 9/154(cc) S Watson 62*A Wilcox 25 L Kemp 4/27 JAGriffin 2/18 V Jindal 2/28. W.A Smith Reserve (Oval #2 North) G1-Grade Thomastown 7/176(cc) PW Howes 38 MJ Howes 35* LT Howes 32 C Scully 3/24 W Brister 2/47 def Mernda 111 L Gooch 26 A Singh 2/15 MJ Howes 2/17 N Baral 2/22 LT Howes 2/26. Main Street Reserve (Oval 2 West). Banyule 4/109(cc) BA Oliver 52* def by Bundoora Park 5/172(cc) M Maloni 86 LG Russell 2/40. Beverley Road Reserve (Burkitt Oval (East)). Epping 6/127 H Shah 47 K Tuli 28 J Bohan 4/21 def Riverside 6/122(cc) SM O'Connor 56 R Ormerod 31. Edgars Creek Secondary College (Edgars Creek Secondary College). Old Paradians 6/163(cc) M Landers 64* R Duwage 34 R Pearce 3/26 def Diamond Creek 7/103 H Connell 29* P Herath 2/5 CW Rathnayake 2/8 F Dias 2/19.Collins Oval (Parade College) G2-Grade Banyule 3/160 MJ Jones 69* AA Hetherington 28 def Mill Park 7/157(cc) A Altham 62 P Borg 44 RA Ebbage 2/17 GS Morel 2/18 DL Mills 2/27. Shelley Park. Research Eltham Collegians 5/186(cc) W Askwith 107 S Horn 35*def Lower Eltham 73 T Chisholm 26* S Horn 3/13 A Frewin-Macfarlane 2/10. Eltham College (Eltham College - Oval #2). Hurstbridge 7/56 MJ Ragona 2/9 def by Laurimar Cricket Club 5/225(cc) DS Crain 80* C Cotter 66 MM Bonadio 32* B Kelly 2/18. Hurstbridge East. Panton Hill 6/175(cc) NT Kemp 71* R Sahni 2/ 29 def Diamond Creek 148 JA Bellingham 78 J Hart 5/19 M Tung 3/20. A.E Cracknell Reserve Under 18 Blue Bundoora United 5/136 V Fernando 37 J Drohan 36* def by Mernda 5/137(cc) KA Turner 51* R Smith 38 G Khatra 29 V Fernando 2/1 J Drohan 2/26. N.J Telfer Reserve. Research Eltham Collegians 141 FL McColgan 34 N Willis 32 R McCormick 2/16 B Collis 2/30 def by Diamond Creek 151 P Davies 48 AAsdagi 4/ 15. Research Park. Bundoora Park 0/96 B Healy 51* def Banyule/Heidelberg 9/89(cc) B Hill 3/ 5 L Sansonetti 2/14. Bundoora Park Under 16 Blue Riverside 4/135(cc) N Brennan 53* A D'Amico 50* def North Eltham Wanderers Cricket Club 4/81(cc) D Morter 28* Whatmough Park (Oval #1 East). Epping 3/131(cc) D Digvijay 38* N Sharma 31 BM Johnson 2/21 def Banyule 4/118(cc) MJ Pantalone 33 J Perugini 28* M Ruwanpathirana 2/19. Epping Recreation Reserve (Oval #1 East). South Morang Cricket Club 9/101 ZP Howell 3/21 C Pringle 2/13 def byBundoora Park Cricket Club 6/106(cc) L Lovalvo 2/19. Mill Park Lakes Recreation Reserve (Oval #1 -West). Rosebank 2/ 57(cc) H Foreman 2/8 def by Rosanna 4/150(cc) T Bourke 36 L Dench 31*. L.E Cotchin Reserve Under 14 Blue Mill Park 7/114(cc) A Raza 4/21 A Muhammad 2/12 def by Mernda Cricket Club 2/129(cc) J Hempel 42* TC Sooriyaaratchi 30* A Raza 29. Redleap Reserve. North Eltham Wanderers 3/74(cc) def by Epping 5/99(cc) G Singh 26 R Ranganathan 2/6 B Knight 2/14. Eltham North Reserve. Montmorency 5/85(cc) def by Plenty 4/91(cc). Montmorency Park (Montmorency Oval (North)). Banyule 8/110 R Alonso 2/8 def Rosebank 6/93(cc) M Cifonelli 38* BL Vulinovic 2/16. Beverley Road Reserve (Burkitt Oval (East)) Under 12 Blue Mernda 1 45 U Jagia 3/5 Y Balyan 2/2 def by Epping 1 3/121(cc) R Singh 25 . Waterview Reserve (Oval #2 North). Riverside 3/76(cc) def Plenty 7/53(cc) S Hartigan 3/3 F Kitchen 2/2. Whatmough Park (Oval #2 West). Rosebank 1/ 144(cc) D McCarthy 28* def North Eltham Wanderers 6/62(cc) P D'Angelo 2/5 L Fong 2/ 5. J.C. Donath Reserve (West) (Oval #3) North Metro CricketAssociation Juka Shield Cobras 8/141(cc) M Krstitovic 50* F Tomaras 28 DP Wegener 26 P Capaldo 2/3 J Smith 2/31 def Keon Park 128 J McSwain 29 DR Yerradimme 5/27 F Tomaras 2/23 R Wait 2/23 C.T. Barling Reserve East. Cameron 9/128(cc) B Ferguson 28 J Dickman 28* M Sortino 2/20
TE Volitakis 2/21 A Boughton 2/25 def by Preston Baseballers 133 M Sortino 36 L Trinh 30 S Anand 3/13 AShortis 2/8 E Smith 2/34 J Dickman 2/46. J.E Moore Park South. Holy Trinity 138 C Volitakis 52 M Manteit 39 J Bannister 3/22 C Altis 3/24 M Perri 2/26 def by Rivergum 3/139 SA Morley 63 CP Dunbar 43*. Hayes Park West Northern Socials 160 A Sharma 46 A Sivasubramanyian 28 C Taylor 4/27 D Gamaralalage 2/17 def Heidelberg West 71 G Saini 4/29 J Kolep 3/11. W Ruthven VC Reserve Jack Quick Shield Olympic Colts 3/139 B Brewer 45 S Silva 27* GA Bhagesh 26 def Fairfield 138 B Brewer 4/23 S Silva 2/18 J White 2/19 G Gardiner 2/21. Olympic Park South. Donath 0/80 JW LadigesTucker 40* A Neil 33* def Preston Footballers 79 M Mohamed Farook Ali 38 J Goss 25 H Short 6/14. J.C. Donath Reserve #6. Dennis 99 M Smith 33 T Sweetman 26 M McLean 3/12 B Hazeldine 3/15 J Hollaway 2/25 def by Old Ivanhoe 128 H Cox 29 JC Sparrow 4/22 V Dhankar 4/23 W Duncan 2/23. McDonnell Park East. Strathewen 127 SW Aiton 43 AWallis 28 RF Warnakulasuria 4/19 def by Camrea 9/220 JV Peiris 49 GA De Silva 48 A Sood 37 BR Dawson 33 B Bennett 2/19 P O'Day 2/29. Strathewen Reserve Jack Kelly Shield Darebin Northern Riders 189 M Singh Dhillon 36 H Singh 25 S Morrison 4/40 B Kalra 2/26 def by Lalor Warriors 3/190 S Whitnall 63 S Suri 46* T Tilkeridis 39* C Burns 27. J.C. Donath Reserve #4. Ivanhoe Mavericks: Bye. Preston Baseballers 2nd XI 6/246(cc) F La Mendola 57 C Dean 45* A Gurry 39 P Bamford 31 B Gregory 29 AR Malik 2/34 def Preston YCW District 129 J Mooney 47 D Malik 27 C Dean 5/18 RJ Walker 2/23. H.L.T Oulten Park North. Fiji Victorian 7/131(cc) D Singh 43* N Sawant 34 K Dickins 3/17 C Peters 2/19 def West Preston 130 R Murugan 30 B Nagarajan 27 S Vikash 4/ 22 b vishwanathan 3/14. C.H. Sullivan Park East JohnAdams Shield - B-Grade Heidelberg West 2nd XI 3/151(cc) G Camilleri 70* B Moore 25 def by Strathewen 2nd XI 5/153 S Mirando 58 A Fernando 39 M Camilleri 3/24. Heidelberg Park. Preston Himalayan 183 J Parkinson 4/45 C McInerney 3/29 def Cobras 2nd XI 147 S Vedula 32* A Hall 26 T.W Blake Park #3. Rivergum 2nd XI 8/190(cc) K May 74 L O'Flynn 49 A Rajakanthan 4/29 J Cloonan 2/19 def Holy Trinity 2nd XI 8/127(cc) N Sirgiannis 38 J Obrien 2/ 21 K May 2/27. Kelynack Recreation Reserve Bellfield 5/139(cc) SG Gouni 59* S Aluru 32* G Nevuri 27 SL Moore 3/34 def Cameron 2nd XI 2/138(cc) MC Ondarchie 41* C Simpson 37* J Wallace 37 SG Gouni 2/16. Ford Park North Les Horne Shield - C-Grade Old Ivanhoe 2nd XI 7/190(cc) R Pearce 47* J Warway 41 K Webb 39 D Peacock 25 M Foster 2/19 T Thompson 2/30 def Dennis 2nd XI 165 J Palise 46 L Marsden 29 L Boreham 2/ 22 J Warway 2/39 P Dhundhara 2/42. Chelsworth Park East. Camrea 2nd XI 9/211(cc) J Dempsey 74* B Jones 36 Ed Mustafa 33 S Newitt 3/17 N Nteris 2/34 def by Northern Socials 2nd XI 5/ 311(cc) RW Taylor 181* S Newitt 68*. John Hall Reserve. Fairfield 2nd XI 8/169(cc) J Sworder 54 RK Reddy 35* A Kumar 30 def by Olympic Colts 2nd XI 6/173 M Bopardikar 2/26 M Cowen 2/39. Fairfield Park. West Preston 2nd XI 6/185(cc) N Subeerkumar 59 S Subramanain 33 S Sagle 25 R Smith 2/42 def Donath 2nd XI 8/169(cc) R Smith 47 D Tatarskyj 39 S Subramanain 2/26 B Vasudevan 2/26. H.P Zwar Park Bob Herman Shield - D-Grade Lalor Warriors 2nd XI 148 N Singh 47 S Singh 31 g chawla 30 g singh 4/24 DB Singh 2/ 18 HH Singh 2/20 def by Darebin Northern Riders 2nd XI 8/149 DB Singh 67* B Singh 36 S Choudhary 3/17 G Sidhu 3/43 S Singh 2/23. I.W Dole Reserve. Keon Park 2nd XI 4/88 F Tabain 56* A O'Connor 2/22 def Rivergum 3rd XI 86 J Jamal 3/14 BR Speakman-Rush 3/15 A Ryan 2/ 8. J.C. Donath Reserve #1. Preston Baseballers 3rd XI 122 C Castrucci 69 DP Dharmapala 3/ 32 N Ryan 2/19 S Goodwin 2/24 def by Holy Trinity 3rd XI 2/124 D Hanlon 46* E Macciocca 42*. H.L.T Oulten Park South. Preston Footballers 2nd XI 197 TA McSwain 57 M Naeem 36 S O'Keeffe 4/47 K Mahalingham 3/ 31 def byStrathewen 3rd XI 4/204(cc) N Wipulasena 112* D Rathnasiri 26* S Wijethunga 25 K Rananaka 25 R Draicchio 2/37. T.W Blake Park #1
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Victorian Arts Quarantine Art Fair
■ From January 7 - 19, Quarantine Art will be set within the Commanding Officer's House and grounds, on Portsea's Point Nepean National Park. Quarantine Art Fair draws on the history of Point Nepean as a quarantine station and is a cheeky nod to the year we have all experienced. Surrounded by rolling lawns and stunning views of Port Phillip Bay, join Quarantine Art Fair for an afternoon of contemporary art, the food and champagne. - Peter Kemp
NGV Triennial
■ Free timed tickets to NGV Triennial are available via the NGV website.A free ticket will grant visitors admission to NGV International for the Triennial exhibition and access to the NGV Garden. NGV Triennial will be on display from December 16 to April 18 and will present 88 projects by more than 100 contemporary ar, design and architecture practitioners from more than 80 countries. The exhibition will explore some of the most globally relevant and pressing issues of our time, including isolation, representation and speculation on the future. National Gallery of Victoria 180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne - Peter Kemp
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FOCUS ON FALK
Protrait Gallery Australian Love stories A major new exhibition celebrating love in all its guises. From the romantic to the platonic, between friends, lovers, creative collaborators and within families and communities - Australian Love Stories is a major new exhibition developed by the National Portrait Gallery - highlighting love, affection and connection in all its myriad forms and permutations. Drawing on gems from the National Portrait Gallery collection and other public and private collections around Australia, the exhibition features more than 200 artworks including photography, painting, works on paper and small objects. At its heart are real life love stories shared. Using contemporary portraiture and the storytelling intrinsic to the genre, more than 80 stories are featured - from the enduring to the forbidden, familial, plutonic, unrequited, obsessive, scandalous and creative, the famous, the infamous and the little known Exhibition opens March 20. National Portrait Gallery King Edward Terrace, Parkes, Canberra - Peter Kemp
Heide Museum
■ Heide announces full program details for the inaugural Heide Summer Festival which will activate the museum's much-loved sculpture park with an outdoor event series designed to support local performing artists, youth bands and cultural festivals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria the nine- week program, presented from mid-January to March will feature free and ticketed curated programs of music, dance, and storytelling, from Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Songlines, Music, Aboriginal corporation and Australia's premier queer arts and cultural organisation Midsumma. Heide Museum of Modern Art 7 Templestowe Rd, Bulleen - Peter Kemp
MPRG Collection
■ A series of new collection rooms takes visitors on a journey through historical and contemporary representations of the Mornington Peninsula landscape. Beginning with a selection of paintings from the 19th century, these rooms create a pathway to view the evolving styles that have captured te beauty of the natural landscape of the Mornington Peninsula. Featuring paintings by Arthur Boyd, Fred Williams from the 1960s through to recent works by Euan Macleod, RickAmor and Vera Möller. Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Cnr Reserve, Dunns Rd, Mornington - Peter Kemp
Observations Summer In The Park
● The Falk Album is an important part of Australian theatre heritage. ■ In 1887, prominent Melbourne portrait pho- comes is the publication of this catalogue." Theatre Heritage Australia has now digitised tographer H. Walter Barnett established the Falk Studios in the Royal Arcade, 496 George St, the album's portraits and the project can be Sydney and photographed many stage stars of viewed on the THA website http://digital.theatreheritage.org.au/pages/ the late 19th century. home.php?login=true The Falk Album, compiled in the late 1890s, The publication of Theatre Heritage comprises some 1600 portraits of theatrical and other celebrities photographed by Barnett, with Australia's limited edition book The Falk Stua smaller number by other photographers pasted dios: the theatrical portrait photography of H. into the front and end of the album during the Walter Barnett, has eventuated as a way of thanking Nick Henderson for giving access to 1910s and 1920s. The album includes portraits of some 170 the album, and to celebrate the work of H. Walter sitters, photographed in both casual dress and/or Barnett and the Falk Studios. The book features Barnett's finest photocostume. Significant personalities include Sarah graphic work, is 104 pages, soft bound B5 size Bernhardt, Robert Louis Stevenson and J.C. and contains over 100 illustrations and biographiWilliamson as well as members of the London cal notes. Three significant writers/scholars have conGaiety Company and the Brough and tributed major essays - Barnett authority Roger Boucicault Comedy Company. Many of the performers were brought to Aus- Neill, former Assistant Director of the NGVand tralia by J.C.Williamson Ltd., such as Mrs Senior Curator of Photography, Dr Isobel Brown Potter and Kyrle Bellew, Olga Nethersole Crombie, and writer and curator Simon Plant. Elisabeth Kumm describes the Falk Album and Charles Cartwright, along with noted proas "a monumental discovery and one that we ponents of ballet and comic opera and panto Elisabeth Kumm writes in the Foreword of hope will be of interest, not only to photographic The Falk Studios: "In early 2019, Theatre Heri- and theatrical scholars but to art lovers and those tage Australia received an email from Nick interested in the human condition. The album Henderson suggesting that we may be interested also demonstrates the richness of the Australian theatrical scene during the early 1890s." in a photo album in his possession. The limited edition of The Falk Studios: the “When we met up, we were not quite prepared for the revelation that the album presented: theatrical portrait photography of H Walter a large elephant folio book containing over 1600 Barnett can be purchased for $35 including postportraits of theatrical celebrities from the 1890s age within Australia, or $45 which includes a by H. Walter Barnett’s Falk Studios in Sydney. unique set of six postcards. To purchase the book and support the ongo“It was our promise to Nick Henderson that we would make the album available to theatre ing work of Theatre Heritage Australia, visit and photography scholars, and one of the out- https://theatreheritage.org.au/falk-album
COVID Creatives
■ Melbourne, a city that takes pride in its love of fine food and art, was subjected to the most severe restrictions - 112 days of lockdown in the second wave - so COVID Creatives - the Documentary is a fitting inclusion to the Melbourne Fringe Festival. It is a story of our times, a heartfelt, comprehensive and diverse exposé of how COVID-19 impacted the lives and livelihood of those in the arts. Creator, writer and director, Andrew Cullimore, in association with Filmonik Melbourne, reaches wide to share stories from a large cross-section of people – 60 in fact,
working in the arts. He asks three profound questions - What is your creative niche? How has COVID impacted/changed your life? How optimistic are you for the future of the arts industry? Compelling from the start, each of his creatives, from music teacher, puppeteer, wig and make-up artist, cruise ship entertainer, actor, director, filmmaker, writer, and combination of all of the above, really drives home the fact that you can’t keep a creative from creating, no matter the circumstances. I am sure this is just the tip of how creatives adapted, changed and thrived. ● Continued On Next Page
● Suzanne Shakespeare ■ It has been a dry old year with very few arts events with a live audience, courtesy of COVID-19, but Boroondara Council is set to change that with a terrific program of live arts events programmed for late summer into autumn. Running from January 30 to March 14, there will be 33 arts events presented in a fun and COVID-safe way in the 2021 Summer in the Park Series. Bookings will be essential but if you miss out, the events will be live-streamed. Summer in the Park kicks off on January 30 in Hawthorn's Central Gardens with three sessions of Jazz in the Park, at 12 noon, 2.30pm and 5.30 pm. These three jazz concerts will be repeated at Hawthorn's Fairview Park on Sunday, January 31. For movie fans, there's Cinema in the Park at Hayes Paddock in Kew East on Saturday, February 6, at 12 noon, 2.30 pm and 5.30 pm, and the same sessions on Sunday, February 7, at Riversdale Park, Camberwell. The film will be a family-friendly one, announced closer to the time. Classical music fans will be well catered for with Classical in the Park at Balwyn's Maranoa Gardens on Saturday, February 20 at 10 am, 12.30 p and 3 pm, featuring instrumental groups Duo Eclettico and the Rathdown Trio. Catch them on Sunda, February 21 at Frisch Holzer Park in Hawthorn East. Canterbury Gardens has long been host to a big outdoor opera event, and this year the gardens will resonate to the sound of awardwinning operatic soloists Suzanne Shakespeare, (pictured) Adrian Tamburini, Eddie Muliaumaseali'i, Sarah Sweeting accompanied by Jodie Lockyer. Opera in the Park is happening on Saturday, March 13, at 12 noon, 2.30pm and 5.30pm, and the same times on Sunday, March 14,at Anderson Park in Hawthorn East. There will also be Comedy in the Park events and Latin in the Park, to round out an eclectic series of live performances. For more information and to book tickets (available from January 6) visit boroondara.vic.gov.au/recreation-arts/ events/major-events-and-festivals/summerpark. - Julie Houghton
Media Flashes
■ Marty Sheargold is to helm the Triple M breakfast program in 2021. ■ Mornington Peninsula radio station 3MP held an outside promotion, its first, at Frankston last weekend. ■ Canberra-based artist Annika Romeyn has been named as the winner of the prestigious National Works on Paper, $15,000 major acquisitive award, for her multi-paneled work Endurance 5. NWOP showcases fields of drawing, printmaking, collage, animation, digital prints and paper sculpture and is on show atMornington Peninsula Regional Gallery until February 21. ■ FOX FM is on the hunt for a Digital Content Producer.
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● From Previous Page
COVID Creatives Some may have relied on more mainstream professions, but some reinventions and creations were inspiring. Highlights that emerged from lockdown captured by Cullimore include an intriguing photoshop challenge and the wildlife documentary, Daz’s World of Birds. Fascinatingly actors spoke of the opportunity to audition online from their living rooms for a part in a Broadway musical. The documentary says a lot about the resilience of people in the arts, already one of the toughest industries to carve out a career in. In addition, the growing importance of the digital environment is evident - where would we have been without that? The version presented at the Fringe was, by Cullimore’s own admission, too long, but the pace and structure helped it along. A shorter adaptation (90min) for the Real Film Festival sounds totally accessible and is worth a look. - Review by Beth Klein
MTC back on stage
■ After 10½ months off-stage, Melbourne Theatre Company will reopen on January 29 with Act 1 of its year in two acts, the return of its signature programs and the launch of MTC Digital Theatre. MTC Artistic Director and CEO Brett Sheehy said: “Announcing our return to stage is a significant milestone – it marks the end of our longest stretch off-stage in the Company’s history and the beginnings of MTC’s recovery. “It also signals our survival of 2020, MTC’s very own annus horribilis and a year that we could not have got through without the support of our audiences and broader community. “Act 1 is a celebration of new works – both those in development and those making their production premieres. “Our Summer Series will bring artists, audiences and the theatre-making process together in a live setting for the first time in nearly a year. The two terrific productions that follow will mark our long-awaited mainstage return and we couldn’t be more excited to finally see them on stage after their postponement in 2020.” Act 1 comprises a Summer Series of five special events over five weekends and the first two mainstage productions for the year – a world premiere MTC commission by Joanna Murray-Smith and the Australian premiere of a gripping contemporary play from Canadian writer Hannah Moscovitch. Act 2 will be announced in March featuring a suite of productions, including the premiere of a contemporary Aboriginal work, other new Australian plays and international hits. As well as MTC’s onstage activity, the Company continues its investment in fostering the talents of artists, industry professionals and students through its signature programs. Major new philanthropic support from The John and Myriam Wylie Foundation sees MTC’s First Peoples Young Artists Program return, while MTC’s other industry-leading initiatives, its Women in Theatre Program, NEXT STAGE Writers’ Programand Education Program, also continue with philanthropic support. For the first time, select productions will be available to view online when MTC Digital Theatre launches in 2021. Further announcements will be made in early 2021 about which productions will be available through MTC Digital Theatre. MTC Executive Director and Co-CEO Virginia Lovett said: “Our reopening in January will be a truly wonderful moment. MTC is a much loved Melbourne icon and we are ready to help our beloved city bounce back and play an important role in the recovery of Victoria’s cultural life. There is still a long road ahead in our recovery but getting back on stage and having audiences return is the first important step.'Tickets for Summer Series events are on sale now. Tickets for Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes go on sale on Thursday February 4 and for Berlin on Thursday February 25. More information can be found at mtc.com.au/2021
MTC 2021 – Act 2 will be announced in March 2021. - Cheryl Threadgold
Justin Willman
■ Magician/comedian Justin Willman will present a special virtual show Magic for Humansfor Australian and New Zealand audiences on Sunday, December 20 at 6pm. Justin is a regular on the Tonight Show, Ellen and Comedy Central and is the star and creator of the Netflix series Magic for Humans (at home). He has over 200 million video views and is counting. Justin's virtual show is for all ages. Each ticket allows viewing on one device, so fans can choose to enjoy the show solo or share the fun with the entire family. During the performance, Justin will be able to see, hear and interact with the audience in real time. Magic for Humans (at home) will stream live online on Sunday, December 20 at 6pm. Bookings: www.tegdainty.com - Cheryl Threadgold
Come From Away
■ The world-wide smash hit production Come From Away will be the first major production back on stage in Melbourne, commencing performances at the Comedy Theatre from Tuesday January 19. The Australian company will also be the first of the global productions of Come From Away to return to the stage, for a strictly limited season that must close on Sunday March 21, prior to a national tour. A much-needed boon to the industry, the production will create 447 jobs, bringing many in the creative industry back to work for the first time since March. The nine-week encore season is expected to attract over 90,000 visitors to the Comedy Theatre and provide substantial stimulus to the economy and the East End of Melbourne. Now, more than ever, Come From Away is an opportunity to come together and celebrate an inspirational story of hope and humanity Producer Rodney Rigby says: “As the world collectively faces one of the greatest challenges in modern times, Come From Away reminds us that compassion is at the core of our humanity. This is a story about unity, and about acting with kindness regardless of our differences.” www.ComeFromAway.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold
Occupation: Rainfall
■ Occupation: Rainfall the new Australian alien invasion blockbuster, produced entirely independently, will release in Australian cinemas on January 28. The film will open across more than 120 screens, reaching a wide audience of sci- fi adventure lovers and will be distributed by genre film specialists Monster Pictures. Directed and written by Luke Sparke and produced by mother and daughter duo Carly and Carmel Imrie (Occupation, Red Billabong) and co-executive producer Todd Williams (The Nun, Alex and Me), Occupation: Rainfall stretches from the scenic hills of the Blue Mountains to the battle-ravaged streets of Sydney. The film features visual effects by local industry leaders including Creative Cupids, FIN and countless independent artists with backgrounds working on major studio pictures. The film’s cast includes Ken Jeong (Crazy Rich Asians, The Hangover Trilogy), Daniel Gillies (The Originals, Vampire Diaries), Dan Ewing (Love and Monsters), Dena Kaplan (Dance Academy), Temuera Morrison (Aquaman), Mark Coles Smith (Last Cab To Darwin), Jet Tranter (Thor: Ragnarök), Lawrence Makoare (The Lord Of The Rings), David Roberts (The Matrix 2 & 3), Vince Colosimo (Chopper), Zac Garred (General Hospital ) and Trystan Go (The Family Law), as well as Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter) as the voice of Steve the alien. Luke Sparke‘s follow-up to the 2018 Occupation picks up two years into an intergalactic
● Temuera Morrison in Occupation: Rainfall invasion of Earth where survivors in Sydney, Australia are fighting back in a desperate ground war. As casualties mount by the day, the resistance and their unexpected allies uncover a plot that could see the war come to a decisive end. With the alien invaders hell-bent on making Earth their new home, the race is on to save mankind. Luke Sparke says: “I had lots of ideas for Occupation that I just couldn’t include on the available budget. With Rainfall I said from the get-go I’m going to write what I think the film needs, no matter how ambitious it is and then we’ll sit down and figure out how to make it happen – and what I wrote was huge. “A sprawling film with so many action sequences, locations and set pieces. We announced it even before the first film was out, in a way telling the world that Australians can make big films like this. We have the capacity, the crews, the talent, to tell stories on a huge canvas and to get those big stories on screen.” Occupation: Rainfall took more than three years to make and features over 1500 special effects and a multicultural ensemble cast of Australian and international talent. Released in cinemas nationally on January, 28. - Cheryl Threadgold
Cracked Actors Theatre
■ Cracked Actors Theatre’s (CAT’s) Artistic Director Matthew Richard Walsh had a clear message for audiences returning to theatre early this month. He greeted the audience with the words. “Welcome back to theatre everybody. Welcome to the CAT, the home of Cracked Actors.” Twelve months ago when the Member for Macnamara, Josh Burns, opened the CAT located at Power House on the Lake in Albert Park, nobody had an idea of what was to come. Within two months CAT had featured new work from sixteen local writers and work for over 50 actors. Then came covid, closure and lockdown until early December. Following their presentation of 7th Floor Theatre’s Where’s My Money?, CAT has also facilitated the 15th annual PlaySix Festival, marking the second independent producer to put on works through the CAT’s Artist Production Program through which Cracked Actors subsidises independent theatre makers. PlaySix 2020 featured work from five local writers, bringing the number of new works featured at the CAT in 2020 to twenty-two22 Company Manager Sarah Yeung has worked
Photo: Ken Jeong ninety hours a week since the first shutdown to ensure CAT’s artists' programs continue. These include dramaturgy, marketing, rehearsal space and the thousands of moving parts required to make theatre continue. Sarah says she did this because, “these Artists have a right to be back at work.” CAT will have little time to rest over the Christmas break as they prepare for their Summer Readings 2021 which will feature plays from local established and up and coming writers. www.facebook.com/crackedactorstheatre/ - Cheryl Threadgold
Only The Animals
■ Dominik Moll’s Only the Animals begins with an incongruous image. In Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Armand (Guy Roger “Bibisse” N’Drin) weaves his bicycle through the traffic balancing a goat on his back. Next, we are diverted to rural France in the depths of winter where a woman, Evelyne (Valeria Bruni Tedeschi), has gone missing, her car abandoned on a lonely road in a snowstorm. What follows is the unravelling of the mystery through five tightly directed, interlocking narratives. The modern phenomena of online relationships, disastrous spur-of-the-moment decisions, the impact of globalisation, sexual power dynamics and loneliness are all addressed as each of five characters’ stories are revealed. The ensemble cast is terrific in this taut thriller Alice (Laure Calamy) sells insurance and is having an affair with one of her clients Joseph (Damian Bonnard). Joseph, meanwhile, desperately lonely, has lost his grip on reality. Michel (Denis Ménochet) is engrossed in an online relationship and intensely in love with a beautiful girl he has yet to meet. Marion (Nadia Tereszkiewicz), a waitress is infatuated after a brief affair. Armand, desperately poor, seeks his fortune. Six degrees of separation are reduced to five, and we gradually piece together a solution to the mystery from the strange, shadowy, anomalous events unfolding. Linked by coincidence or design, what is revealed is the all-too-human capacity for selfdeception. Fraud, delusion and human error abound. Moll asks us to consider our grasp on a reality where the centre does not hold yet underpins human action. The mystery will keep you guessing until the end. Opens in Australian cinemas January 21. www.higlossentertainment.com.au - Review by Kathryn Keeble
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‘Tennis over horticulture’
■ Wendy Lovell, Liberal Member for Northern Victoria, has continued pressuring the State Government to do more to address the current harvest labour shortage severely impacting Victoria’s horticultural industry. Following the announcement that the State Government would allow international tennis players and their entourages to quarantine in Victoria, during question time in Parliament last week Ms Lovell and her Coalition colleague Melina Bath pursued the Minister for Agriculture Jaclyn Symes on whether similar arrangements would be available for harvest labour workers from the Pacific Islands. The Minster for Sport has been able to broker a deal that enables tennis players direct entry to Victoria to allow the Australian Open, which contributes around $390 million to the Victorian economy, to go ahead. However, when pressured on whether the same opportunity would be put in place to assist the horticultural industry, which contributes many billions of dollars to the Victorian economy, with harvest labour, the Minister explained that she
‘Implement bushfire recommendations’
■ Indi MHR Helen Haines last week welcomed the broad new power for the Governor-General to declare a national emergency in response to bushfires. B She urged the Commonwealth to pick up the pace on the Bushfire Royal Commission's recommendations before another disaster occurred. Dr Haines voted last week in support the National Emergency Declaration Bill 2020, allowing declaration of a national emergencies of national significance.
did not currently have a plan and it was her intention to pursue quarantine options at Howard Springs in the Northern Territory. Quarantining in the Northern Territory will add additional cost and delays to getting the labour to Victoria. Ms Lovell further questioned whether the Government would provide financial assistance to farmers for quarantine costs of international seasonal workers, similar to the Government’s funding to Tennis Australia to assist with the cost of hotel quarantine for international tennis players here for the Australian Open. In response to Ms Lovell’s questioning, Ms Symes divulged that the Government was considering how much it may contribute to the cost of worker quarantine but refused to reveal how much money would be provided. In light of the Government’s reliance on their Working for Victoria platform, which in a briefing two weeks ago Ms Lovell was informed had recruited just 23 harvest labour workers since it began, Ms Lovell continued her questioning, asking Ms Symes how many international workers she expects in place on Victorian farms by the end of January. The Minister was unable to answer Ms Lovell’s question, only holding out hope that school leavers and grey nomads will make up the shortfall. “After receiving a recent briefing from the department on the issue, it is clear the recruitment of just 23 local workers to pick our produce shows the Government needs to do more to attract international workers,” Ms Lovell said. “It beggars belief that the Government is prioritising tennis players over harvest labour workers. “The Minister has dropped the ball on this issue and the Andrews Labor Government needs to act now to attract more international workers to harvest this years’ produce,” Ms Lovell said.
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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
■ Hi everyone, remotely from my suite at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites comes this week's news
Out and About
Party season goes crazy
■ The annual Vingt Cinq Club's Christmas lunch was held at the Prince Hotel, Fitzroy St, St. Kilda, last week and it celebrated sportsmen from different eras. One of the committee members is Gerry Ryan who is a part owner of Twilight Payment, winner of the 2020 Melbourne Cup, 10 years after his win with Americain. Gerry also celebrated his 70th birthday. Mr. Jayco caravans, Gerry Ryan is also supporting the stage production of the upcoming Moulin Rouge that has been green lit to open next August at the Regent Theatre.
Gavin’s message to you ■ Once again, we find ourselves approaching the Christmas Festive Season with great speed. Every year seems to roll around even faster than the year before and I am sure that we will make the best of the most wonderful time of the year. With the traditional beginning of the holiday season in the US being Thanksgiving Day, we all had the opportunity to reflect on the difficult COVID-19 year that has just passed and quietly consider all the people and activities in our lives for which we can give thanks. It is a great tradition and I know that I andAlan Johnson have many people that we wish to thank for support and friendship during 2020. To all our friends, loyal clients, readers of this page, fearless Editor of your Local Paper, Ash Long, we thank you and make our commitment to serve you to the very best of our ability in 2021. Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year to you all.
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● Pictured celebrating all of his achievements Is Ozcar winner Gerry Ryan with Molly Meldrum and West Hollywood Ramada’s M.D. Alan Johnson.
Unis corrupt young
Hopes for diabetics ■ News out of Canada may offer relief or at least hope for the more than 400 million people dealing with diabetes. The procedure, known as the ‘Edmonton Protocol’, involves the use of a patient's own stem cells to defeat diabetes. Using your own stem cells virtually eliminates the chance of rejection by the body. The process involves a stem cell application that reverse engineers insulin islets out of blood cells. This cured mice of the disease.
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Wonder pill for heart ■ There's good news for individuals looking for an inexpensive way to ensure a healthier heart. A "wonder pill" daily tablet containing four medicines can almost halve the risk of a heart attack or stroke and save millions of lives, a study shows. The cheap polypill, costing just pennies, is a cocktail of three blood pressure drugs and a lipid lowering medication. When taken with bloodthinning aspirin it cut cardiac arrests and brain haemorrhages by 40 percent. "This is the start of a transformational approach to preventing heart disease," says in a university release. "We could save millions of people from experiencing serious heart disease or stroke each year with effective use of the polypill and aspirin. Coronary heart disease and stroke are the top two causes of death worldwide, claiming about 18 million lives a year. More than 40 million people are impacted by cardiovascular events each year, including those who recover. Smoking, obesity and doing little exercise all increase the risk of an unhealthy heart. "A polypill is not only effective, it is likely to be cost effective since it is based on using commonly used generic drugs," explains co-principal investigator Prem Pais, of St John's Medical College and Research Institutein Bangalore, India. "A polypill is convenient for patients to use as it combines several effective drugs in a single pill and is taken once a day, which would be expected to improve adherence." The study published in The New England Journal of Medicine involves 5714 people from nine countries. Male participants were 50 or older and the women 55 or older. They were followed for an average of around four and a half years. Participants who took the polypill alone instead of a placebo were 20 percent less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke. Researchers say the protection double to 40 percent among those who also took an aspirin, compared to peers who received two dummy pills. "In addition to stopping smoking, the most modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease are high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol. So we wanted to test a polypill along with aspirin, which has proven value in people with established vascular disease," says Yusuf. The polypill includes 40 mg of the cholesterol-reducing statin, simvastatin.
■ The 2nd Marine Division's drug problem has become so bad that commanders have recently implemented a new testing program, administering 4000 random LSD tests to Marines since the start of summer. "We have a drug problem in the 2nd Marine Division," said Maj. Gen. Francis L. Donovan, commanding general of the division, which comprises about 20,000 Marines stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. "We are changing the way in which we test for illegal substances." Random drug tests are normal in the military, but LSD tests are typically only administered when authorities specifically ask for them. "Zero tolerance is the Marine Corps' stance, and Marines need to understand that there is no drug that they can take without the means for government detection," Lt. Col. Christian Ruwe said in a press release. LSD use among military members has been well documented. In September, a government chemist in Hawaii was charged for allegedly cooking up the psychoactive drug for active-duty members.
■ Whole Foods CEO John Mackey blasted socialism during a recent interview, explaining such economic policies cause increased poverty. During a discussion hosted by the American Enterprise Institute, Mackey did not mince words, he said socialism is the "path of poverty." "They talk about 'trickle-down wealth,' but socialism is trickle-up poverty," Mackey explained. "It just impoverishes everything." Mackey explained that capitalism, on the other hand, is the "greatest thing humanity has ever created," and blamed intellectuals in universities for corrupting young people into thinking that capitalism is bad. "Capitalism is the greatest thing humanity's ever done. We've told a bad narrative, and we've let the enemies of business and the enemies of capitalism put out a narrative about us that's wrong, it's inaccurate and it's doing tremendous damage to the minds of young people," Mackey said. "The Marxists and socialists, the academic community is generally hostile to business. It always has been. This is not new," he explained.
Travel down 5 per cent ■ American drivers barely changed their travel plans for Thanksgiving this year, despite it taking place during one of the worst stages of the coronavirus pandemic so far, according to a new study. The Associated Press reports that vehicle travel surged around the holiday and peaked on Thanksgiving Day, when it was only about 5 per cent less than the year before despite widespread pleas from public-health authorities for people to stay at home. "People were less willing to change their behaviour than any other day during the pandemic," said Laura Schewel, founder of Street Light Data, which analysed data from roadways and airports to come to its conclusion. Air travel was much lower than last year, according to the study, but airports still screened more than one million passengers on four separate days during the Thanksgiving period.
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■ These days you have to be a certain age to remember the American film star Joe E. Brown. I guess his most popular screen line was in the 1959 film Some Like It Hot - at the end of the film, Jack Lemmon dressed as a woman in the speedboat removes his wig and says, "I'm a MAN!" Joe E Brown, playing the millionaire trying to woo him, turns to the camera with a smile and delivers the classic line, "Well, nobody's perfect." Joseph Evans Brown was born in Holgate, Ohio in 1891. He came from a family of seven children. At the age of nine Joe joined a circus as a tumbler and acrobat in The Five Marvellous Ashtons. He was in San Francisco during the great earthquake of 1906. Joe became a baseball player for three years before re-joining the circus. He went into Vaudeville and then performed on Broadway as a comedian. Joe met Kathryn McGraw and they were married in 1915. He began making films in 1928 and worked for The Warner Brothers Studios. By 1931 Joe E. Brown was the leading man in many films. One of his favourite film roles was in Elmer The Great where he played a rookie baseball player. Joe also played that role on stage for many years and in The Lux Radio Theatre.
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In 1935 he won acclaim for his role in the film adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream when he played Flute, the bellows -mender. His film roles included Fireman Save My Child, Son Of A Sailor, The Circus Clown and Hollywood Canteen. Kathryn and Joe had two grown-up sons in 1939 when war broke out. Joe testified before the House Immigration Committee to support a bill to allow 20,000 German Jewish refugees into the United States. Kathryn and Joe adopted two girls from that program. His boys Don and Joe volunteered for service US Army Corps. In 1942 his son Captain Donald Evan Brown
● Lydia Roberti with Joe E Brown was killed during a routine training flight. After the funeral Joe dedicated himself to entertaining the troops. He was the first entertainer to go to the South Pacific and Alaska. Wherever the GIs served Joe would go and they all became his sons. This was a man who hated comedy that insulted other people; he was apparently a very nice and sincere person. After the war finished the film roles had dried up and Joe E. Brown returned to the stage. He played ‘Elwood P. Dowd’, in the comedy Harvey. Elwood talked to his friend who was a giant imaginary rabbit. He won the Tony award on Broadway in 1949 for his performance in Harvey. (James Stewart was cast as Elwood P. Dowd in the film version.) In 1950 Joe E. Brown was in Melbourne
performing Harvey at the Comedy Theatre - also in the cast were Doreen Wilson and Charles Dorning. (I wish I had seen it.) He played his most memorable role of ‘Captain Andy’in the MGM musical film Showboat in 1951. When I interviewed his co star Kathryn Grayson many years ago she spoke of him with such love. In 1963 Joe had a cameo role in the Stanley Kramer film It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World. Joe E. Brown died of a stroke in 1973, in Brentwood, Los Angeles, at the age of 81. He never used ‘blue material’ and he was loved by his family, public and fellow performers. His wife Kathryn passed away in 1978. Joe E. Brown always related the comment from a six-year-old child. After seeing one of his comedy films the young boy asked his mother "Mommy, when Joe E. Brown dies, will he go to Heaven? When the mother confirmed the possibility, the boy marveled, "Golly, Mommy won' God laugh!" Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AW The Time Tunnel - Remember When Sundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens. And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon. www.innerfm.org.au
Golden Horizon set to sail in Australia
■ Australians can spend the 2021 festive season sailing along the Great Barrier Reef and through the Whitsunday Islands aboard the world's largest and newest sailing ship, Golden Horizon, as part of a new 16night stay and sail package offered by Australian small ship cruise specialist, Cruise Traveller. The exclusive holiday package from Cairns to Sydney will allow guests to laze and snorkel off beaches in the sunny Whitsundays Islands on Christmas Day, watch the NewYear's Eve fireworks from the tall ship off the Gold Coast and relax at sea under the ship's billowing sails on the first day of 2022. Cruise Traveller is experiencing its busiest booking period this year following the opening of sales on November 2 of 2021/22 Australian summer voyages aboard the deluxe, fivemasted tall ship, Golden Horizon, due to be launched next April. Cruise Traveller is the exclusive launch partner for new UK-based cruise line, Tradewind Voyages, which will debut Golden Horizon in 2021 and bring her to Australia in December 2021. The 2021 'Great Barrier Reef and Festive Season' package starts on December 21, 2021, with a one-night hotel stay in Cairns where guests swill board the 272-passenger Golden Horizon the next day for a 15-night voyage south to Sydney via Townsville, the Whitsunday Islands for Christmas, Brisbane, Noosa, a sail past the Gold Coast on New Year's Eve for the fireworks and also visits to Trial Bay and Newcastle in NSW. The cruise ends in Sydney on January 6, 2022, when scores of spectators are expected to flock to the harbour to witness the inaugural arrival in the harbour of the huge 162mlong sailing ship. The 16-night package is available until March 31 2021, from A$9530 per person, twin-share, including a night in Cairns, beer and wine with lunch and dinner aboard the ship, onboard gratuities and use of the ship's extensive water sports equipment including water skis, pico sailboats, kayaks, windsurfers, stand up paddle boards, snorkelling gear and a floating island and trampoline for fun in the water off the ship's marina platform. Call Cruise Traveller on 1800 507 777 or visit www.cruisetraveller.
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for local exploration, we are delighted to announce an extension of our 2021 Kimberley season with the introduction of three new luxury expeditions being available for Australians to explore their own backyard," said Deb Corbett, the company's General Manager Sales and Marketing Asia Pacific. For example, an itinerary beginning June 30 next will stretch from Darwin to Broome and feature 10 nights onboard Le Soléal. Highlights include King George River and Falls, Vansittart Bay, Swift Bay, Hunter River and Mitchell Falls, Talbot Bay, Raft Point, Montgomery Reef and The Lacepedes. Visit https://au.ponant.com/
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■ With Christmas and school holidays around the corner and the smell of summer in the air, it's time to treat the family to an adventure-filled holiday they will never forget that's just 30 minutes from Sydney's CBD. Located at Manly's picturesque North Head, Q Station is offering possibly the most interactive and exciting school holiday schedule of any property this year. Designed to keep the parents happy and the kids entertained, from December 19 to January 11, there will be daily sandcastle-making competitions on Quarantine Beach, a giant outdoor cinema, inflatables races, family yoga, and kids music shows as part of a special Kids Only Sunset Sessions, daily happy hour for the parents and activity packs for all children. Q Station's Summer School Holiday package includes overnight accommodation (minimum two-night stay), breakfast daily, a bottle of wine on arrival, $20 credit to use at the Visitor Centre Café, 10 per cent off all dining, retail and tours and late check out - plus access to all the school holiday activities. Prices start from $339 per night in a Queen Deluxe Suite which can sleep 4 guests. The package is available from December 18 to January 31, 2021. To book, call (02) 9466 1500. From kookaburras, bandicoots, fairy penguins and frilly lizards, Q Station is teaming with wildlife and truly is a nature lovers paradise. Visit www.all.accor.com
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Q Station
com.au/tradewind-festive or contact a travel agent. Golden Horizon is a modern, luxurious and spacious sailing ship but also graceful and traditional in style, with Tradewind Voyages planning to have the eco-friendly vessel, which boasts 6300 square metres of billowing sails, under the sole power of wind for 70 per cent of the time. The majestic Golden Horizon will offer modern-day seafarers a fine cuisine dining room, three pools, gym, library, spa sanctuary, four bars and a marina platform. All 140 cabins will offer ocean vistas. Cruise Traveller is Australia's leader in the small ship market, representing 55 boutique, luxury, river and expedition cruising operators around the world including Tradewind Voyages. NOTE: Potential travellers should check the status of individual events and establishments with regard to the coronavirus outbreak.
Kimberley luxury
■ Ponant will extend its 2021 Kimberley luxury expedition season of 16 departures between May and September with three new departures onboard Le Soléal, now offering a choice of 19 voyages across a range of itineraries. "In response to increasing demand
● Cameron Ling ■ Former AFL star Cameron Ling has set a cracking pace for his work agenda in 2021. Apart from continuing his radio and TVcommitments Cameron has signed on to be a Development Officer at his old school, St Joseph’s College, Geelong. The new job is full time, so he can travel to school with his three boys who are students at the school. Will they call him’ Sir’, or ‘Dad’ when on school grounds?
Wishing he had his time again
■ Barack Obama has confessed he missed an opportunity to award a Presidential Medal of Freedom to Dolly Parton for her services to humanity. has gone on record, to call Joe Biden to right the wrong.
Longest running radio show?
■ The answer is the ABC Country Hour heard in all s states, heard by a mammoth audience in both rural areas and city slickers. Country Hour reporters have filed on-the-spot reports on droughts, cyclones, bushfires, locust swarms, boom and bust times. The program recently celebrated their 75 th birthday.
Many happy returns
■ Public pressure has secured the return to Ten of former weather presenter Mike Larkan. Mike will take on a new role presenting ‘Mike’s Melbourne’, a new segment of a Friday presenting a summary of the biggest and best events about to happen in our city. The segment will be seen in the 5pm News.
Overseas travel opportunity
■ Here’s your chance to travel overseas, fully legal, no masks necessary – take a trip to Tasmania and take in Mona Foma over the period January 1524. Mona Foma is a mammoth assembly of 350 vocalists and musicians spread over 58 venues in Hobart and Launceston. Venues have been creatively chosen and include zoos, archery club, waterfalls, chairlift plus dozens of other quirky places. Book now. - 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 RECOMMENDED CHRISTMAS VIEWING & SEASONS GREETINGS: With the Christmas and New Year holiday season upon us once again after a year of great concern and uncertainty, this is the perfect time to relax, or shop for that elusive Christmas gift, so here are just a few of my personal yuletide movie favourites that I recommend for you to enjoy over the festive holiday season that are guaranteed to boost your holiday spirit. To All Our Readers, I Wish You Good Health, a Very Joyful and Safe Christmas, and Happy Viewing! IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE [PG/1946]: Director Frank Capra's beautifully sentimental 1946 classic starring James Stewart and Donna Reed about a man who is down on his luck and contemplates suicide only to be visited by an angel who shows him how his life had affected others had he never existed, is not only compulsive Christmas viewing, but great for any time of the year, and just improves with age. The stellar cast pull it off brilliantly, and if you don't shed a tear with this one you have a heart of stone, one of the great classics of all time! Stars: ***** THE SMALL ONE [G/1978]: A small animated film with a big heart! The beautiful and enchanting tale of a young boy in biblical times who must sell his frail donkey, only to be met with more heartbreak and humiliation along the way, until a mysterious man appears buys the boy's prize pet and the donkey embarks on a journey of historical greatness. One of Disney's great classics, and once seen, it is never forgotten, this priceless little gem can be found on the Walt Disney DVD 'Countdown to Christmas.' Stars: ***** LOVE ACTUALLY [M15+/2003]: Here's one for the adults, a touching and highly entertaining British comedy of a group of people all facing assorted issues in their lives in the lead up to Christmas, full of charm, humour and wit. The outstanding cast includes Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson, Laura Liney, Alan Rickman, Colin Firth, Rowan Atkinson and Billy Bob Thornton, all are excellent, but it's Bill Nighy's performance as the fading rocker that completely steals the show, and again, not for the kiddies. Stars: **** MIRACLE ON 34th STREET [G/1947]: Great character actor Edmund Gwenn deservedly won the Academy award for his standout performance in this charming fable as Kris Kringle, who in modern times is working at Macy's Department store and tells everyone that he really is Santa Clause, then he meets an unbelieving girl [Natalie Wood] and must go to court to prove that he is in fact the real Santa. A real treat for the whole family, cast also includes Maureen O'Hara and John Payne, bit it belongs to Edmund Gwenn in the performance of a lifetime! Stars: ***** THE POLAR EXPRESS [G-2004]: Wonderfully exhilarating animated adventure about a young boy with too many doubts about Christmas who is suddenly awoken late on Christmas Eve by a giant train and a mysterious conductor, voiced by Tom Hanks, who offers to takes him on the journey of a lifetime and to restore his faith, and so he hops aboard, so the fun and thrills begin. A delightful, colourful and exciting adventure ride brimming with eye-popping animation and special effects. Stars: **** NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION [M/1989]: It's vacation time again, but the Griswold family decide to stay home for Christmas, and you guessed it, all goes haywire, as anything that can go wrong certainly does, one of the funniest in this third film in the hit vacation series, filled with plenty of laughs, and even some poignant moments. Stars Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo and Randy Quaid are all in top form, this is one family that you don't want to receive a Christmas Day dinner invite from, a Christmas treat for adults and older children. Stars: **** MILLIONS [PG/2004]: Alex Etel, James Nesbitt and Lewis McGibbon star in Shallow Grave, Trainspotting and Slumdog Millionaire Oscar winning filmmaker Danny Boyle's energetic and enchanting Christmas parable of two brothers who discover a stolen bag of bank notes that are about to become worthless by year's end and soon learn what they are really made of. Brimming with many exciting, funny and poignant moments thanks to Danny Boyle's unique and eclectic handling, this is a gem from beginning to end not to be missed! Stars: **** WE'RE NO ANGELS [PG-1955]. The delightfully quirky and wonderfully whimsical comedy classic of three prisoners who escape from the infamous Devil's Island and decide to rob a store to get some money and travel to safety. However, the three wise convicts end up spending Christmas night with a generous family, and they decide to stay and help fix a crisis. Humphrey Bogart, Aldo Ray and Peter Ustinov are perfectly cast in this enchantingly unforgettable off-kilter comedy of three lovable rogues who will tickle the funny bone and warm the heart. Stars: **** Continued in column at tight
The Best of 2020 ■ 2020 has certainly been tough for so many people, and it's been tough staying positive during COVID clusters, quarantine failures, border closures, and strict lockdowns (and that doesn't even include the catastrophic bushfires at the start of the year). Due to COVID-safe restrictions and conditions, Australians got to watch a lot of film and TV, while cinema chains sadly became nonexistent. Here are my favourite films for 2020. I thank everyone who continued to support us during these difficult months, and I wish everyone a safe, Merry Christmas, and let's all hope that 2021 provides plenty of hope and happiness. 1) A Hidden Life (PG). 174 minutes. Terrence Malick looks at the troubling, nationalistic fervour thats engulfing many countries today with this poetic drama that is both intimate and epic, and is his best film since The Tree Of Life in 2011. 2) The Swerve (M). 95 minutes. Gruelling psychological drama that centres on the mental disintegration of a suburban housewife. Extraordinary performance by Azura Skye. 3) Driveways (M). 83 minutes. Beautiful made, quietly moving drama that features three outstanding performances from Hong Chau, Lucas Jaye and Brian Dennehy (in one of his final screen appearances). 4) Waves (MA). 135 minutes. Energised but also highly focused drama, which sees a family falling apart after a tragedy. Brilliantly realised and acted. 5) Mother (M). 126 minutes. Masami Nagasawa delivers an Oscar worthy performance in this dark, disturbing look at a toxic mother-son relationship. 6) Ema (MA). 107 minutes. Pablo Larrain delivers a vibrantly visual, compellingly human story that again deals with personal decisions and sociopolitical restrictions. 7) Monos (MA). 102 minutes. Unusual variation on The Lord Of The Flies is metaphorically potent, challenging and enthralling. 8) The Golden Glove (R). 110 minutes. The latest film from Fatih Akin will not be for everyone, but is one of the most uncomfortably convincing looks at a killer since Henry : Portrait Of A Serial Killer. Jonas Dassler is incredible as murderer Fritz Honka. 9) Da 5 Bloods (MA). 154 minutes. Spike Lee brings his typically unique energy and conviction to this Vietnam War tale, bolstered by a fine cast who are all in fine form. 10) Doctor Sleep : Director's Cut (MA). 180 minutes.
From Column At Left JOYEUX NOEL (Merry Christmas) [MA15+/2005]: The powerful and poignant true story of a now legendary incident during World War One when German, French and Scottish soldiers decided to risk being court martialled, or face the firing squad, by calling a truce on Christmas Eve and come together to celebrate the meaning of Christmas. Great cast, direction, writing and production design bring it together beautifully, this is not only a lesson in history and war, but an unforgettable viewing experience! Stars: **** DIE HARD [M/1988]: If you're a bit fed up with the Christmas rush and stress, then go for Bruce Willis as New York cop John McClane who visits his wife at her work Christmas party only to be interrupted and taken hostage by a bunch of high profile crooks, and the thrills comes thick and fast. Not only the best action film of the 80s,' but one of the greatest action films of all time, Willis is a knockout in his star-making role, brimming with humour, tension and pyrotechnics, and Alan Rickman is a standout as the head villain, a knockout! Stars: ****
● Terrence Malick in A Hidden Life Mike Flanagan had a lot of pressure on him when he decided to adapt Stephen King's sequel to The Shining for the big screen, but despite all the baggage, he has crafted a more-than-worthy follow-up, a film that respects both King and Kubrick, while maintaining a voice of its own. I much prefer the Director's Cut over the 150 minute theatrical version. Honourable Mentions (In no particular order). The Call; Possessor; It Comes; Relic; Queen & Slim; Pain & Glory; #Alive; Atlantics; Pinocchio; Diner; The Mute; After Midnight; The Fable; The Platform; Moonless Dawn; Detention; Time To Hunt; Bad Education; The Assistant; Dance With Me; Birthday; Bring Me Home; 7500; Deerskin; Dead Dicks; The Deeper You Dig; Sputnik; Beautiful Goodbye; She Dies Tomorrow; Shine Your Eyes; Crazy Romance; The Devil All The Time; Cuties; ALong Goodbye; The Wolf Of Snow Hollow; The Vast Of Night; By Quantum Physics : A Nightlife Venture; The Man Standing Next; Our Body; The House Of Us; The Mortuary Collection; Rent-A-Pal; Murder Death Koreatown; Falling; The Dark And The Wicked; Killed My Wife; Me And Me; Suicide Tourist. - Aaron Rourke
A few other special recommendations include the epics The Ten Commandments (1956), Ben-Hur (1959), King of Kings (1961) with Jeffrey Hunter, and The Robe (1953) starring Richard Burton and Jean Simmons, the 1951 masterpiece Scrooge (also released as A Christmas Carol) starring Alastair Sim, Billy Wilder's Stalag 17 with William Holden in his Oscar winning role, The Muppets Christmas Carol (1992) with Michael Caine, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), the 1966 animated classic How The Grinch Stole Christmas narrated by the legendary Boris Karloff, Holiday Inn starring Big Crosby and Fred Astaire (1942), White Christmas (1954) with Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney, and of course Home Alone with Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern (1990).
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Across 1. Most private (thoughts) 6. Eyeball membrane 11. Pond plants 15. Made anew (2-7) 20. Impact sound 21. Genuine thing, the real ... 22. Hawaiian island 23. Paralysis disease 25. Woman's betrothed 26. ... & dime 27. Nodules 29. Artlessness 32. Easiest choice, ... option 34. Chess castle 36. Sparkled 39. From Emerald Isle 41. Call in on 43. Male duck 46. Provide (food) (3,2) 48. Dinners or lunches 49. Manufactured 51. Concept 52. Endlessly 55. Space flight organisation 56. Bucket 59. Humble (oneself) 61. Set of rules 62. Be introduced to 63. Animal welfare group (1,1,1,1,1) 64. Doctor's ... manner 67. Award ribbon 68. Ghastly 70. Encrusted 71. Black Sea port 72. Not as much 73. Sharpshooter, Annie ... 74. From Lone Star state 75. Line touching curve 77. Onward 78. Putrid 79. Revolve on axis 82. Crudely hearty 86. In flight 87. Acceptable 89. Car distance gauges 92. Immense time spans 94. Sauteed 96. Pollution haze 98. Tailless feline, ... cat 100. Hang unlawfully 101. Female sheep 103. Identify 105. Cathedral, ... Dame 106. ... & twos 108. Yoga master 111. Classic painting, ... Lisa 112. Survives longer than 114. Leaving workforce 116. Chilled 119. Japan & Korea are there 120. Cake level 121. Career sportsperson 123. Model, ... Macpherson 124. Acorn trees 125. Consequently 126. Capacity to remember 127. News 130. Maiden name indicator 131. Sinking in middle 135. Bequeath 138. Cocktail, ... colada 139. Capricorn zodiac symbol 141. Parmesan & basil sauce 144. Chasm 146. Golfing body (1,1,1) 147. Biblical first man 148. Meadow (poetic) 149. Intelligence 150. High spirits 151. Unseen observer, fly on the ... 152. Deep ditch 153. Baby bird shelter 155. The N of NB 157. Peacock's mate 158. Siamese 160. Information services 161. Power pole 162. Intoxicated 163. The M of YMCA (3'1) 165. Poisonous tree-snake 166. Liqueur, ... Maria 167. Uncertainties 168. Smooths 169. Dissolve 171. Steak cut (1-4)
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Down 145. Squander, ... away 151. FA Cup stadium 154. Wooden beams 156. Eye-watering vegetable 159. Fuss, ... & cry 164. Bushranger, ... Kelly 169. Complete task (3,2) 170. Architect, Frank ... Wright 173. Turning up (skirt) 174. Incapacitates (racehorse) 177. Positive electrode 178. Casseroles 181. Male rowers 183. Scottish emblem 187. Retriever dogs 192. French policemen 195. Atone for 199. Infuriate 201. TV award 202. Actress, ... Redgrave 203. Frighten 204. Ski-track 206. Singer, ... Abdul 207. Russian mountains 208. Sloped walkway 209. Risqué 213. Numerous 215. Pink-eyed rabbits 217. Loch ... Monster 221. Chops down 222. Bury 223. Biting fly 224. Authentic 225. Pursue 226. Pakistan's ... Khan 228. Legal trade bans 234. Compliance 236. Most avid 238. Conger 240. Convent sister 242. Diminishing 243. Early foetuses 245. Disillusions (4,4) 247. Uranus & Pluto's neighbour 248. Paris boulevard, Champs ... 250. Students 251. Wild ponies 253. Sunset 255. Utilised 257. Oil cartel 258. Moon about 261. Kremlin country 262. Responsible 265. Rounded stone 266. Drift (into coma) 268. Corrosive fluids 269. The D of AD 275. Take part in ballot 276. Frolic 278. Boosts morale 280. Ringing (of bell) 282. Famous English college 283. 21st birthday symbols 285. Cosmonaut, ... Gagarin 287. Summer shoe 289. Lucky amulets 290. Covered shopway 291. Mental pictures 292. Looked intently 293. Delight 296. Pig's grunts 297. Reimburse 299. Record's secondary track (1-4) 302. Introduce gradually, ... in 304. Abundant 305. Indistinct 306. Skin eruption 307. Hindu garment 308. London's ... Park 310. Polishes 312. Repeat 313. Soft knocks
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By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au
Shiv on Netflix
■ Melbourne actor, singer-songwriter Shivantha Wijesinha has landed a role in the recently released Netflix movie Funny Boy. Filmed in Sri Lanka, the story line follows a young Tamil boy in Sri Lanka coming to terms with his homosexuality against the backdrop of the increased tensions between Tamil and Sinhalese people before the breakout of the Sri Lankan Civil War. Shivantha is also a qualified Barrister and had acting roles in Australian productions including Kath & Kim,The Librarians and Carla Carmetti . More info https:// www.shivantha.com Good Friday Appeal.
Tex and Matt
■ Tex Perkins and Mat Walker duet this Sunday (Dec 20) at the Memo in St Kilda The two have been set apart by border closures over the last 10 months, but the good news is they are on the road again. Their powerful live show features songs spanning Tex's vast catalogue, as well as new material they have written together for a new album to be released in 2021 says their media release.
Boroondara Arts
■ Boroondara Arts is inviting audiences to enjoy a series of free outdoor movies and live performances taking place in beautiful local parks every weekend from January 30 to March 14. Friends and families can get together for the 2021 Summer in the Park series. https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/ recreation-arts/events/major-events-andfestivals/summer-park - Rob Foenander
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Powerhouse from the south of France ■ John Rozentals writes about Jean-Claude Mas, winemaker at Domaines Paul Mas, who has been called 'the powerhouse of the South of France' and also 'the master blender'. Jean-Claude Mas's vineyard knowledge and winemaking skills are so highly regarded that Domaines Paul Mas has just been voted European Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast magazine in its 2020 Wine Star Awards. Since his humble beginnings, Jean-Claude has used his passion for and expertise of the terroirs of the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region to thoughtfully expand the holdings of Domaines Paul Mas to over 2300 hectares of vineyards. He now produces around 20 million bottles of wine a year, and distributes them to more than 70 countries. He has perfected the art of blending and is able to craft wines from some 45 different grape varieties from 25 diverse terroirs in the Languedoc, always aiming for what he calls "rural luxury". Two wines that encapsulate this great winery and its stellar vineyards are now available exclusively at Melbourne-based wine retailer and distributor Sol y Vino. Sol y Vino focuses on supplying wines from the very best producers in Argentina, Spain and other quality European wine producing countries, which is why they are delighted to be able to offer wines from
● Jean-Claude Mas: vineyard knowledge and winemaking skills are highly regarded. Domaines Paul Mas, the newest shellfish dish on the BBQ or a salad. aren't allowed to travel there yourEuropean Winery of the Year. Vignes de St Pierre 2019 Rosé self this summer. WINE OF THE WEEK WINE REVIEWS ($18.50): Jean-Claude has blended Svedka Rosé Vodka ($49 per Vignes de St Pierre 2018 Blanc grenache, cinsault and syrah for this 750ml 30% alc by vol): not really ($18.50): for this dry white, Jean- dry rosé. Claude has selected a blend of Each grape variety was vinified wine but alcoholic, crisp and dry so terret blanc, ugni blanc, chasan, separately, pressed with a pneu- I think I can get away with writing vermentino and sauvignon blanc matic press and only the free-run about it. A delicious summery mixer from the Languedoc. juice was used to blend together to that makes a terrific sparkler with Jean-Claude has created a deli- make an elegant, smooth and per- a dash of soda and is ready for garcious and unique wine which show- fectly balanced rosé. This is another nishing with a ripe strawberry. NOTE: Potential travellers cases the wine region it comes wine that goes brilliantly with food. from. It has a long, refreshing finIt offers great value and its should check the status of individual ish and great food compatibility. flavours transport the tastebuds to events and establishments with reIt is a natural with any fish or the south of France, even if you gard to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Best wishes to Jenny Fitzpatrick
■ You meet some nice people in racing as I have found out after many years being attracted to the Sport of Kings. I met a lovely lady recently, one who was excited over her horse, Tradewind, taking out the Eureka Stockade Classic Event on Ballarat Cup Day. Beautifully named by former top galloper, Trust in a Gust. That lady, is Jenny Fitzpatrick, who operates in breeding and ownership. As a child she always wanted to win a Melbourne Cup, but her Father said the Cox Plate is the one you have to win. Jenny is looking to the sky dreaming one day she may be able to win a Melbourne Cup, and who knows? Like a lot of horse lovers, she started off early riding ponies on their holidays in Jamieson. At a young age, she got the bug, when with her aunt and uncle Nola and Roy Thompson, got into the buying field when she was a child. Their foundation mare was Startling Lass, later they owned two other Broodmare farms before buying Bellerive in Scone, New South Wales, in 1994. Australia's leading breeding man, John Messara, snapped up the property for his magnificent Arrowfield Stud. Jenny really got the vibes for breeding through her uncle, after he gave her one of his horses, called General Jackson. He went on to win the Apache Cat Classic, when trained by Pat Carey. Jenny then got the opportunity to buy into Kobe Queen and Bikini Dancer at the end of their racing careers. Kobe Queen has had five foals, two to race, her first foal Kobe Princess has won three races. She was grateful to top trainer, Luke Oliver, for supporting her progeny buying three of the yearlings, and she has kept a share in each. She also has a beautiful Frosted two-yearold gelding, and a superb yearling colt by top sire Lohnro. She met Lohnro and immediately feel in love with the big black stallion. Bikini Dancer's first foal was called Reard, named after the gentleman who started the Bikini. She is being handled by young trainer, Jarrod Robinson, who is hoping for the best from the breeding. Bikini's second foal was Tradewind, which was mentioned earlier winning a big race at Ballarat. He was prepared by Sally Watkins of Willaroon, and sold through Kayley and David Johnson's Rushton Park draft at the Adelaide Magic Millions in 2019. Leading South Australian trainer, Ryan Balfour, bought the now three-year-old who has won two of his four starts. Jenny, has a share in the colt, which she is happy about. When Tradewind won the Magnum Equine Vobis Gold Eureka Stockade Classic, he emulated his sire, who won the same race seven years ago. Tradewind has now gone for a spell, return-
● Jennifer Fitzpatrick and Tradewind prior to winning at Ballarat. Well known owner-breeder, Adam Sangster sent warm congratulations to her after Trade Wind won, and she was jumping for joy to get the pat on the back. Meanwhile Kobe Queen is in foal to Smart Missile. It was nice to meet Jenny, and we wish her team all the best for the future. It looks like she has got a good one in Tradewind. I liked her saying at the end of our conversation, some days are diamonds, and some days are dust, but when you have a diamond day, the dust ones are forgotten All the very best for the future, Jenny, in the breeding scene, and racing.
Ted Ryan
At Mordialloc
■ Although it is three months away, the Na-
tional Jockey's Association in conjunction with the Woodlands Golf Club, will swing in to action come Monday March 22 at their picturesque course in Mordialloc. All monies gained on the day, go to supporting the National Jockeys Trust and the Woodlands Foundation Trust. A special thanks has gone out to all returning teams and welcome new supporters. Mercedes Benz (Brighton) have really come to the party, offering an A 180 Hatch-Back Mercedes, valued at $50,000, for anyone who can get a hole in one on the tricky 17th. Former Hawthorn great, Russell Morris, the Partnership and Public Relations Manager, kindly offered the prize to help the National Jockeys Trust, and the Woodlands Foundation Trust. On top of this, the NGI Insurance Company, are offering two $10,000 prizes, if two golfers can make a hole in one on the fifth hole. The organiser of the day, John Sweeney, said both organisations were most grateful for the prizes from both companies. With the tragic loss of popular Master of Ceremonies on the day, Rob Gaylard, Racing Victoria's number one race caller, Matt Hill, will host the big day. Invitations will be sent mid-January next year. Proceedings will get underway at 11am, and at around 11.30am, I will have the pleasure once again of doing some interviews with big racing names. For further information contact. John Sweeney on his mobile. 0425 796 318. This is our fourth year, and is always a great day.
Happy Christmas
■ We are having a break over Christmas, so I would like to wish everybody a Happy and Holy Christmas, a and a great New Year. - Ted Ryan
Looking for a Professional to run the show? ing in the Autumn. Jenny is over the moon as a breeder and owner. Bikini Dancer has been mated again with Trust in a Gust, so she has got all fingers crossed the test comes back OK.
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Exciting racing at Stawell
■ Another week of exciting harness racing commenced at Stawell on Monday December 7 when an eight race program was held. ■ Toolern Vale horseman John Justice commenced the day by winning the first two races Sportswriter-Jill Forsa gelding Sports Wrack taking the TAB Long May We Play 3Y0 Pace over 2180 metres and A Rocknroll Dance-On Fifth gelding Rock Nien the Choices Flooring By Westside 2Y0 Pace over the same journey. Sports Wrack led throughout from gate four to just last by a half head in 2-02.7 from a game Jilliby Rhythm which raced outside him and It's a Good Feeling (one/one) which finished third 19.5 metres away. Rock Nien outstayed his rivals after racing exposed from the pole, scoring by a metre from first starter Potential Artist (one/one) at bell. Illawong Danny (one/one - one/two) at bell was third 4.1 metres back. The mile rate 2-01.2. ■ Balmoral (Glenelg River) part-owner/trainer Janet Exell landed the Carey Covers Pace over 2180 metres with Princess Alexandra, a 4Y0 daughter of former A G Hunter Cup winner Caribbean Blaster and Thrill Me. Driven by Terang's Tim McLean, Princess Alexandra led virtually throughout from gate three to defeat Wheresmilzee by 1.8 metres which saved plenty of ground from the tail by gaining inside runs in the last lap, with old timer Rock Albert third after leading out momentarily from gate two before taking a trail on the winner. The rate 2-03.1. ■ Snake Valley (Ballarat) trainer Damien Burns was successful with 4Y0 Dawn Ofa New DayFrans Jewel mare Mornings in the 2180 metre Renown Silverware Pace. Beginning brilliantly from gate five for Ryan Duffy, Mornings led throughout to greet the judge by 1.2 metres in a rate of 2-01.2 from Tell Nobody along the sprint lane from three back the markers, with Outback Shadow a disappointing third 2.5 metres back after following the winner and also using the sprint lane. ■ Melbourne owner John Dorrington's Kiwi bred 5Y0 Sir Lincoln-Lavish Lil gelding Peraki Lincoln trained at Great Western by Peter Manning led throughout from gate two in the Bi Rite Electrical Pace over 1785 metres. Driven by Jason Lee, Peraki Lincoln always held a margin and raced clear over the concluding stages to score by 8.5 metres from Underplay which trailed, with Straight Up (three back the markers) third. It was Peraki Lincoln's 2nd success in 16 race appearances. ■ Another Kiwi bred gelding Motu Tigers Eye snared the 1785 metre Ross McLoughlin Painter Pace. Trained at Lexton by Ashleigh Herbertson for the Butterworth Racing Syndicate, Motu Tigers Eye was eased back to the rear from outside the front line as Sassyola led easily from gate two. Sent forward approaching the bell by driver son James at the bell to park in the open for the final circuit, Motu Tigers Eye showed great fighting spirit in the straight to prevail by a head in a rate of 1-59.3. Eastbro Jesse )one/three - three wide last lap) was third 4.4 metres back.
31st success
■ Long time owner/breeder John Dorrington's prolific winning 9Y0 Courage Under Fire-Pareen gelding Smokey Quartz racing under the banner of Dorro Downs, chalked up his 31st success at start number 161 by taking the 1660 metre Sky Racing Pace at Queensland's Albion Park Paceway on Tuesday December 8. Trained at Menangle by Kerry Ann Morris, Smokey Quartz showed his usual speed to lead from gate four, with concessional reinsman Jonah Hutchison electing to take a trail on the heavily supported favourite At West Point (gate five). Enjoying the run of the race, Smokey Quartz used the sprint lane to gain the day by a half head from Little Change (three back the markers - four wide home turn), with Invincible Loxton (one/one) third 3 metres back. The mile rate 1-53.9. Smokey Quartz has now won at each of the three eastern seaboard states.
Fabulous season
■ At Kilmore on Tuesday, Shelbourne trainer Kate Hargreaves who has had a fabulous
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with Len Baker season chalked up a double during the night 3Y0 Crazed-My Missindependent gelding Oneoutofthesquare taking the Jet Roofing 3Y0 Maiden Trotters Mobile and 4Y0 DejarmbroFire Chase mare Wisp Of Smoke the Buds & Branches Vicbred Trotters Mobile, both over 2180 metres with Josh Duggan taking the reins. Oneoutofthesquare led for the final circuit after racing exposed from gate six to register a 1.8 metre margin over Black And Gold (three back the markers) and Brocks Best which trailed the winner after leading out, finishing 1.7 metres away. The mile rate 2-03.1, while Wisp Of Smoke after a one/one trip from gate three moved to race in the open for the last lap, proving much too strong for Pinevale Victoria (one/one last lap) and Kalarney Heidi which followed the leader Valley Ess Jay which galloped on the home turn. The margins 8.8 by 1.1 metres in a mile rate of 2-01.6. ■ Four year old Four Starzzz SharkGenazzano mare Fashion Shark toyed with her rivals in the 2180 metre Beraldo Coffee Maiden Pace when making her race debut. Trained at Kialla by Isabel Walsh for prominent owner Fred Crews, Fashion Shark was beaten for speed from the pole when crossed by A Lil Bettor, before driver Josh Aiken immediately came away from the inside to assume control. Travelling beautifully, Fashion Shark raced away in the straight to score by an unextended 21.3 metres from Star Pupil (three back the markers), with A Lil Bettor third 2.5 metres back. The mile rate 2-01.1. ■ Elmore trainer Keith Cotchin combined with Ryan Duffy to land the Carlton & United Breweries Pace over 1690 metres with Gooddealehemily, a 5Y0 daughter of American Ideal and Cullens Princess in 1-57.7. Enjoying a sweet one/one trip from gate six, Gooddealehemily commenced a three wide forward move in the last lap, sustaining the run to record a 2.3 metre margin over Rocking Bugatti which raced exposed. Bye Bye Barbie ran on late for third from three back the markers. ■ Gippsland (Iona) trainer Michael Hughes received a late birthday present when 4Y0 Orlando Vici-Heavens Above gelding Just Believe was a tough victor of the MC Labour Trotters Handicap over 2150 metres. Driven by Lancefield's Rod Petroff, Just Believe starting from a 20 metre backmark settled mid-field before being set alight with a rush racing for the bell to cross the pacemaker Hanging On A Dream (barrier two). Kicking clear approaching the final bend, Just Believe although shortening stride, greeted the judge 2.1 metres clear of The Penny Drops (one/ two at bell) and Mah Mukker which raced in the open for the final circuit. The mile rate 2-03.3. ■ Junortoun trainer Ellen Tormey used a concession for Jordon Leedham to capture the OKR 98.3FM Pace over 2180 metres with honest 3Y0 Mach Three-Kateeshar gelding Shaq much to the delight of owner/breeder Kevin Clark. In what was a tough effort, Shaq (gate three) raced without cover throughout, showing great courage over the concluding stages to defy all challengers in defeating Son Of Major which followed him all the way by a half neck in 158.9. Moonlite Drive (one/three) was third a half head away. ■ Six year old Bettors Delight-Galleons Re-
spect gelding King Solomon returned to the winners list for the first time since August 2018, when victorious in the 1790 metre Zilzie Wines Pace at Mildura on Wednesday, registereing his 10th success in 60 outings. Now in the stable of Andrew Vozlic, King Solomon taking a concession for Jordon Leedham starting from gate two on the second row settled four back in the moving line with Beancounter leading from gate five. Sent forward three wide in the last lap, King Solomon (four wide on the final bend) finished best to score by a neck on the wire, accounting for Beankeeper by a neck, with Riverina visitor Real Spectacular a head away third after racing exposed. The mile rate 1-57.3.
Cobram comp.
■ Double day Thursday saw Cobram race in the afternoon with a gigantic eleven race card and Bendigo at night with 10 events. ■ At Cobram, Locksley owner John Nissen combined with Shepparton's Bec Bartley to land a double - Western Terror-Loves To Rock gelding Terror Of Locksley taking the Barooga Sports Club 2Y0 Maiden Pace over 1670 metres and Rock N Roll-Shezacullen 5Y0 gelding Heaven In Locksley the Benstud Pace over the same journey. Terror Of Locksley trained by John was given a sweet one/one trip after moving off the inside of the second line and race home stylishly to defeat Therockgold (one/three) by 3.5 metres in 1-57.3. Fourstar Flyer was 1.1 metres back in third place after trailing the weakening leader Wemade Freo. Heaven In Locksley trained by Bec Bartley raced exposed from outside the front line, proving too strong for the heavily backed leader Harry Ovens by 5.1 metres in a slick 155.8, with Allmighty Joelouis which followed the pacemaker third 1 metre back. ■ Havelock (Maryborough) co-owner/trainers Derrick and Noela Kraft snared an action packed quinella in the 1650 metre TAB Long May We Play Pace at Bendigo with 9Y0 Elsu-Tapestry gelding Our Pontiac defeating 7Y0 mare Blissful Penny in 1-56.5. Driven by James Herbertson, Our Pontiac came with a lightning move three wide last lap from mid-field to lead on turning, with Blissful Penny (Derrick Kraft) giving chase on straightening. In a slogging finish, Blissful Penny held on to score by 1.2 metres, with Lets Hussle 2.5 metres back in third place after leading. ■ Heats of the Alabar Vicbred Super Sires Series for Four Year Olds highlighted the program - the winners being : Miss McGonnagall (Stephen and Connor Clarke), Enchanted Stride (David Miles), Our Princess Tiffany (Dean Braun & Chris Alford) in the Mares section, while Lochinvar Art (David Moran), Hurricane Harley (Emma Stewart & Kate Gath) and Out To Play (Clayton Tonkin & Kate Gath) took out the Geldings & Entires section.
Busy Friday
■ There were two meetings on Friday, Yarra Valley and Ballarat, with Ballarat featuring more Vicbred Super Sires Heats for Three Year Olds. Smythes Creek's Nathah Cahir had a day out at Yarra Valley, training and driving a stable double with Somebeachsomewhere-Our Narissa Franco geding Telemachus scoring in the 1650 metre Check Out www,vhrc.org.au 2Y0 Maiden Pace and Somebeachsomewhere-Bring Her Back gelding Nai Harn Bay the APG - Sales & Races To Owners 3Y0 Pace over the same trip. Despite racing uncovered from gate six outside the red-hot poleline favourite Melody Beach, Telemachus was too tough at the business end for first starter Rockonheavenshadow (one/two - four wide home straight). Smoke My Motor (one/one - three wide home turn) was third. The margins 2.5 X 1.6 metres in a rate of 1-59.6. ■ Nai Harn Bay (gate two on the second line) raced in the open for the final circuit outside Lizzadro, before surging clear on turning to record a strong 5.4 metre margin from Steele which trailed the leader, moving three wide on the home turn), with Lizzandro holding down third 1.6 metres back. The mile rate 1-56.
Sulky Snippets This Week
■ Wednesday - Hamilton/Kilmore, Thursday - Echuca, Friday - Warragul/Mildura, Saturday - Melton, Sunday - Swan Hill, Monday - Maryborough/Geelong, Tuesday Melton.
Horses to follow
■ Keepcrackingjokes, Rockonheavenshadow, Blazin Cracker, Cut From Rock, Mongiana, Sanday, Tinder Surprise.
Happy birthday
■ Kilmore's Monique Burnett celebrated her birthday in style when successful aboardAunty Julie Mifsud trained 6Y0 Art Major-Snap Wilson gelding Im Joe Louis in the Join VHRC 'Heart Of Harness Racing' Pace over 1650 metres. Taken back to the rear from gate six as partner Josh Duggan led from gate five aboard Rita Burnett's Gigis Grinner, Im Joe Louis gained a lovely three wide trail in the last lap on the back of both Always A Duchess and Aldebaran Jazzi. Making the home turn five wide, Im Joe Louis finished with a wet sail to gain the day over Alebaran Jazzi and Gigis Grinner in 1-59.8. The margins 1.8 X 2.2 metres.
Ballart victors
■ Winners at Ballarat were : Scorcha (Peter Romero and ChrisAlford), Honolua Bay (David and Josh Aiken), Cant Cop This (Emma Stewart and Jodi Quinlan), Imnopumpkin (Mary-Jane Mifsud & Daniel Jack), Soextra (Chris Lang and Michael Bellman) and Sahara Sirocco) in the Colts & Geldings division, while Techys Angel (Emma Stewart and Kate Gath), Amelia Rose (Emma Stewart and Kate Gath) Shes A Hovercraft (Lisa Miles), Changeover Girl (Stephen O'Donoghue/Rebecca Bartley and Rebecca Bartley) and Maajida (Emma Stewart and Greg Sugars) scored in the Fillies. - Ted Ryan
Travel Extra Adelaide opening
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