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Local Sport AFL Outer East PREMIER DIVISION ■ Seniors. Beaconsfield 11.11 (77) d Upwey Tecoma 3.3 (21). Cranbourne 7.9 (51) d Narre Warren 7.7 (49). Woori Yallock 10.14 (74) d Pakenham, 8.4 (52). OlindaFerny Creek 18.10 (118) d Wandin 1.3 (9). ■ Reserves. Beaconsfield 4.8 (32) d Upwey tecoma 4.4 (28). Cranbourne 3.9 (27) d Narre Warren 3.8 (26). Pakenham 7.12 (54) d Woori Yallock 3.3 (21). Wandin 9.5 (59) d Olinda Ferny Creek 7.3 (45). Doveton: Bye. ■ Under 19. Beaconsfield 9.14 (68) d Upwey Tecoma 0.1 (1). Narre Warren Black 20.15 (135) d Cranbourne 0.2 (2). Pakenham 10.6 (66) d Woori Yallock 4.5 (29). Berwick Springs: Bye. ■ Under 17 Boys. Alexandra 7.2 (44) d Kinglake 5.9 (39). Seville 7.6 (48) d Broadford 3.7 (25). ■ Veterans. Narre Warren Vets 5.7 (37) d Mt Evelyn Vets 5.6 (36). Gembrook Cockatoo Vets v Healesville Vets. Marysville Vets v Tooradin Dalmore vets. DIVISION 1 ■ Seniors. Berwick Springs 9.17 (71) d Belgrave 4.5 (29). Mt Evelyn 8.13 (61) d Emerald 6.3 (39). Gembrook Cockatoo 7.8 (50) d Seville 7.5 (47). Officer 9.11 (65) d Monbulk 5.9 (39). Healesville: Bye. ■ Reserves. Berwick Springs 4.9 (33) d Belgrave 3.10 (28). Emerald 4.6 (30) d Mt Evelyn 4.5 (29). Seville 6.11 (47) d Gembrook Cockatoo 2.3 (15). Officer 14.8 (90) d Monbulk 4.3 (27). Healesville: Bye. ■ Under 19. Emerald 16.6 (102) d Mt Evelyn 6.3 (39). Healesville 4.8 (32) d Gembrook Cockatoo 3.4 (22). Officer 8.7 (55) d Monbulk 2.4 (16). Olinda Ferny Creek 10.19 (79) d Narre Warren White 3.0 (18). Wandin: Bye. DIVISION 2 ■ Seniors. Kinglake 7.5 (47) d Yarra Glen 5.4 (34). Alexandra 10.5 (65) d WarburtonMillgrove 7.3 (45). Yarra Junction 28.12 (180) d Broadford 7.5 (47). Powelltown 19.9 (123) d Yea 7.4 (46). ■ Rerserves. Kinglake 5.5 (35) d Yarra Glen 3.5 (23). Warburton-Millgrove 16.7 (103) d Alexandra 4.4 (28). Yarra Junction 14.14 (98) d Broadford 2.5 (17). Powelltown 12.12 (84) d Yea 1.0 (6). WOMEN’S ■ Division 1. Beaconsfield 2.4 (16) d Upwey Tecoma 1.2 (8). Pankenham v Monbulk. Healesville v Mt Evelyn. ■ Division 2. Belgrave 2.4 (16) d Yarra Junction 1.1 (7). Officer 3.3 (20) d Olinda Ferny Creek 2.2 (14). Thornton Eildon 3.7 (25) d Seville/Woori Yallock 0.0 (0).

Alex. Juniors SUNDAY, JUNE 27 Round 10 of the SDJFNL 2021 season saw the Rebels travel to Kings Park to take on Seymour in four games of football and three games of netball. UNDER 13s FOOTBALL Alexandra 1.1 (7) defeated by Seymour 21.12 (138) Essence Coffee Lounge - Tom Clark; Reddrops Foodworks - George Sotiropoulos; Alexandra Bakery and Café - Dylan Woehl; Bundalaguah Engineering - Heath Sutcliffe; ITEC Clifford Brady Earthworks - Jaidon Snyman; Hadfield Contractors - Harry Fletcher; Coach's - Matthew Waixel. UNDER 15s FOOTBALL Alexandra 2.6 (18) defeated by Seymour 19.13 (127) Miljkovic Family - Noah Campbell; Essence Coffee Lounge - Luke Wal; Reddrops Foodworks - Charlie Hill; Alexandra Bakery and Café - Ben Weeks; Hadfield Contractors - Riley Frankcombe; Coach's Cameron Sloan and George Sotiropoulos. UNDER 11s NETBALL Alexandra 3 defeated by Seymour 19 Reddrops Foodworks - Ava Carr; Alexandra Bakery and Café - Lilly Barkley; Sponsor award - Emma Simpson. UNDER 13s NETBALL Alexandra 22 defeated Seymour 6 Reddrops Foodworks - Marli Coller; Alexandra Bakery and Café - Darcy Kidd; Sponsor award - Brianna Golland. UNDER 15s NETBALL Alexandra 26 defeated Seymour 17 Reddrops Foodworks - Mikaela Lyttle; Alexandra Bakery and Café - Chloe Wales; Sponsor award - Ruby Miljkovic.

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Yea outclassed by Towners

● Daniel Evans kicks truly for Yea against Powelltown. Goalkickers: H. Jarvie 2, D. Evans, J. SENIORS Carroll, A. McSpeerin, A. Walsh, P. Evans Yea 7.4 (46) defeated by Best Players: H. Jarvie, P. Evans, D. Evans, Powelltown 19.9 (123) Yea was outclassed by Powelltown last Sat- L. Young, A. McSpeerin, I. Kaak RESERVES urday (June 26), going down by 77 points in Yea 1.0 (6) defeated by Powelltown 12.12 (84) heavy conditions. Yea fell short at home against Powelltown on The Tigers were up and about early, competing well against one of the premiership fan- the weekend to the tune of 78 points. The first quarter saw the visitors dominate cies, and went into the quarter time break trailpossession but fail to capitalise on the ing by eight points. However, the visitors flicked the switch in scoreboard, booting nine consecutive behinds the second term, holding Yea goalless and slam- without registering a major to lead by nine points ming on six goals to push the margin out to 45 at the first break. The Tigers added their first score in the secpoints. While the hosts worked hard, particularly in ond term with a goal to Jackson Harding but the final term where they strung together four the Towners found their range, slotting 5.1 to majors to five, they were never able to bridge take a 34-point lead into half-time before running out comfortable victors. the gap. Mitchell Ryan and Michael Quine were both Harrison Jarvie was everywhere around the footy and got some reward for effort forward of dominant in their first reserves games of the centre with two goals, while Daniel Evans pro- season, and Hayden starred yet again through the middle of the ground. vided great drive from defence. Tom O'Dwyer was strong in the air and on Lindon Young held space on the wing well and found plenty of the pill, Aidan McSpeerin the ground all day, while Hamish Parker and was a strong target in a new role up forward and Andrew Schladetsch both cracked in from start Indi Kaak battled hard on the last line of de- to finish. Goalkicker: J. Harding fence. Best Players: M. Ryan, H. Witton, M. Quine, Yea play their third consecutive game this week at the Recreation Reserve against Yarra T. O'Dwyer, H. Parker, A. Schladetsch - Patrick Evans Junction.

Boners welcome Yarra Glen ■ Mild weather conditions on Saturday (June 26) saw Thornton Eildon District Football Netball Club welcome Yarra Glen netballers and Seville/Woori Women’s Football team to the home ground finishing a busy week for the club . Bingo had run on the Tuesday at sponsor Rubicon Hotel, and there was the farewell of old friend to the club Glen ‘Yarra’ Toppin on Thursday at the club rooms, and the regular training sessions Tuesday and Thursday evenings with meals back this week. Thank-you to all our volunteers, members and supporters for their help this week from line marking, canteen, photos, Bingo, set up and pack down for Thursday, umpires, coaches, trainers, exec committee & general committee, Auskick crew, bar, scoreboard, time keeper, suppliers and sponsors … the list is long however its fantastic to have our community come together. NETBALL TEDFNC D Grade Netball Vs Yarra Glen 10am at Thornton. This week our inclusions saw Gerogie Beggs back into the side, Kasey and Kirsty debut game, with Kirsty bringing goaling experience and a mature netball mindset with Kasey, our little young gun local lady slotting in so naturally. This Thorntonite will be certainly one to watch in

Yarra Glen sits second on the ladder currently, and we previously played YG on their home turf which proved a hard game losing that game however the Thornton girls had a real spark with Tenielle leading the way rising the positivity and belief we are capable. Liz Westwood made some great considered positional choices to get the most out of our team, with the girls coming out strong the first quarter on a wet court in attacking and defence. Heather Mason, Maddie Bednarski and Kasey Johnson kept Yarra to 2 and Thornton 3. The second quarter saw some adjustments giving Kasey Johnson a run in the ring with Sarah Stevenson scoring her first goal playing for Thornton, however Yarra found some form outscoring T/E ending the second down on 6 to 9 Yarra Glen. In the third quarter T/E pushed on with Sarah Stevenson scoring five goals ending the quarter with the team on 11 and Yarra Glen still within reach also scoring 5 for the quarter ending on 14. In the last quarter Thornton dug deep with mid court eorgie Beggs playing WA in the last instead of Centre, however Yarra Glen were far more lucky running away with it. Thornton 14 to Yarra Glen 20. Best: Kirstin Brice Tenille Collins and Georgie Beggs.

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■ The weather cleared at Thornton for the Division 2 women’s sideto take the field against Seville/Woori Yallock for an afternoon game. Inclusions were Shae Carter and Kirsten Brice with a number of regulars out this week including Tash Hay, Kim Baulch, Tilly Bessant, Ema Newton, Kirstie Wild to name a few. It was a tight game with both sides working hard right throughout, with Magenta Connolly bagging two goals for the game and Tahnee Heard scoring her first goal for Thornton which we are sure there will be many more to come in the future. Stand out performers was Lynden Cadwell, Lucy McRae in ruck, goal queen for the day Magenta. Our legs: Lisa Stanchinotti and gun Sophie Penney. Our best player for the day was new recruit Hannah Rustic and we are blown away by Hannah stepping into the side stepping it up this week. This game, was the first game since the womens football team formation that they have held another team scoreless so realistically it was a whole team effort. Congratulations, Thornton 3. 7 (25) to Seville/ Woori Yallock 0. 0 (0). Next weekend, Thornton women travel to Olinda for a season defining game and our Netballers play Alexandra at their home ground. - Sarah Stevenson

AFL Outer East Netball PREMIER DIVISION ■ A-Grade. Olinda Ferny Creek 76 d Wandin 49. Woori Yallock 51 d Pakenham 35. Beaconsfield 56 d Upwey-Tecoma 29. Narre Warren 55 d Cranbourne 42. ■ B-Grade. Wandin 39 d Olinda Ferny Creek 36. Pakenham 59 d Woori Yallock 25. Beaconsfield 51 d Upwey Tecoma 39. Narre Warren 44 d Cranbourne 41. Berwick 68 d Doveton 23. ■ C-Grade. Olinda Ferny Creek 30 d Wandin 27. Pakenham 44 d Woori Yallock 10. Beaconsfield 41 d Upwey Tecoma 7. Narre Warren 39 d Cranbourne 34. Berwick 47 d Doveton 20. ■ D-Grade. Olinda Ferny Creek 21 d Wandin 15. Pakenham 31 d Woori Yallock 10. Beaconsfield 23 d Upwey Tecoma 19. Narre Warren 28 d Cranbourne 18. Berwick 45 d Doveton 16. DIVISION 1 ■ A-Grade. Seville 50 d Gembrook-Cockatoo 26. Belgrave 38 d Berwick Springs 36. ROC 59 d Moinbulk Hawks 30. Emerald 52 d Mount Evcelyn 51. Healesville: Bye. ■ B-Grade. Seville 58 d Gembrook Cockatoo 29. Belpgrave 46 d Berwick Springs 24. ROC 45 d Monbulk Hawks 34. Mount Evelyn 46 d Emerald 35. Healesville: Bye. ■ C-Grade. Seville 43 d Gembrook Cockatoo 23. Berwick Springs 36 d Belgrave 23. ROC 40 d Monbulk Hawks 24. Emerald 44 d Mount Evelyn 33. Healesville: Bye. ■ D-Grade. Seville 24 d Gembrook Cockatoo 9. Berwick Springs 29 d Belgrave 21. ROC 45 d Monbulk Hawks 5. Emerald 34 d Mount Evelyn 17. DIVISION 2 ■ A-Grade. Yarra Glen: Bye. WarburtonMillgrove 68 d Alexandra 33. Yea 41 d Powelltown 35. Broadford 47 d Yarra Junction 28. ■ B-Grade. Powelltown 54 d Yea 22. Broadford 47 d Yarra Junction 37. Yarra Glen 54 d Kinglake 14. Warburton Millgrove v Alexandra. ■ C-Grade. Warburton Millgrove 41 d Alexandra 20. Powelltown 31 d Yea 28. Broadford 36 d Yarra Junction 10. Yarra Glen 52 d Kinglake 6. ■ D-Grade. Warburton Millgrove 25 d Alexandra 14. Powelltown 24 d Yea 13. Broadfordc 21 d Yarra Junction 4. Yarra Glen 20 d Thornton Eildon 14.

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Local Sport Yea Golf Amid the Encircling Doom Wednesday (June 23) saw weather forecasts predicting rain but the eight boys who ventured out played bisque par and were back in the clubrooms by midday. Bisque par involves players deciding before a hole played whether they will take a handicap stroke or not for that particular hole. Winner on CB was Phil Armstrong (22) from Bob Glenister (9) on -4. There was no NTP on the 18th and Bill Dredge won the Club Award. - Alan Pell ★ Winter tis here First, it was a pause on golf. COVID rules again. Then when we are able to return to the course the Winter elements take over, too wet. So when there is nothing else to do and all are feeling a little blue it is off to the local coffee shop we go. Mint n Jam for a warm cup of hot chocolate or coffee .Their chatter could be heard a couple of shops away. No one or thing was going to dampen the comradeship of the local golfing fraternity we would live to fight another day. A little birdie flew in to report five Yea members went to the sand scrapes of Avenel on June 17 for a Par three event representing the vets. I am somewhat flabbergasted at some of the scores. Never heard such a score before but congratulations to our Lady Member Helen Burnett (53) came in with a score of 57 points winning B Grade. Can’t imagine you are going to stay on that handicap for very long Another new lady member Val Howard 45 points, runner-up Congratulations. On Saturday, June 20, six ladies thankfully greeted with a nice day but sadly scores not so good . Winner was our beautiful Margie Wright, 29 pts. Moving onto Wednesday (June 23).It was cold. We woke to a heat wave of 10 degrees, overcast but not raining as predicted. Seven girls braved the day, still positive, blowing a gale but not raining. What a hard day at the office. Great hits, just bogged but still not raining. Another monthly medal and the third round of the silver spoon in contention. In came the winner Congratulations Sharon Grogan (42) 78 points, another job well done. She is a member who is coming along in leaps n bounds. Our NTP ever so consistent Captain Miranda Gill plus gobblers for Di Holdsworth and Vicki Clements. Thank you to those on duty for the beautiful afternoon tea. Also be very mindful of the wet conditions and drive your carts appropriately. I would like to congratulate Seymour for winning the Division One pennant. A competition which was a pleasure to be in with you and the other clubs. Competition, but always a great environment. - Karen Sangster ★ Mixed 4BBB Championship Saturday saw nine pairs participate in the Mixed 4 Ball Best Ball Championship at Yea. Once again the predicted rain didn’t eventuate and the course played really well but a little longer than usual. Winners of the Championship were two recent new members Anthony Coleman (4) and Sharon Grogan (41) with 44 points. They received $20 each plus a wonderful trophy each, designed and made by fellow member John Tanner. Second place went to Michael Spagnolo (7) and Di Elliott (26) with 38 points ($10 each) Third on CB were Vicki Clements and Greg Clements on 35 points (1 ball each). There was also a stableford event on Saturday for those not involved in 4 Ball. Winner with 32 points was Chris Smith (19) who won $25. Second was Rick Wills (7) with 30 points. NTP on the 18th was Alan Pell and Mark Mullaly won the Club Award. Next Saturday (July 3e) will see the second round of the NJ Murray Stableford being contested. It will also be the playoff for the Prideaux Cup between two members of our recent winning pennant team, Jonathan Fisher and Greg Clements. Round two matches in the Club Knockout should be played soon. If you haven’t arranged a round one match by July 7 then you could be both eliminated from the competition. Chooklotto winner on Saturday was Kevin Coghlan winning $60. - Alan Pell

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Regional Round-Up Rates up 1.5%

AFL Outer East

■ Murrindindi Shire Council last week voted to introduce its 1.5 per cent annual rate increase. Due date for the full payment of rates is February 15, 2022. Due dates for rate instalments will be: ■ Instalment 1: September 30, 2021 ■ Instalment 2: November 30, 2021 ■ Instalment 3: February 28, 2022 ■ Instalment 4: May 31, 2022.

Storm recovery

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● AFL Outer East Division 2: Powelltown's Benjamin Wratten and Yea's Jordan Harry are in the foreground. But sometimes you have to search the background to see the real action.

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Fix K’lake-Heid. Rd ■ Speaking in State Parliament, Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish called on Roads Minister Ben Carroll to meet with Murrindindi and Nillumbik Councillors and drive from St Andrews to Kinglake, and back again. Ms McLeish said Mr Carroll needs to understand the dangers of the road and note important safety measures that can be made. “The Heidelberg-Kinglake Road has been the cause of community angst for years. There are ongoing safety concerns about sharp bends and the narrowness of the road which is particularly dangerous when accessed by large trucks and “Devastatingly, a fatal accident occurred in May this year, after a young woman's car veered off the road hitting a tree. This accident further highlighted safety concerns on the road and the urgent need for action.”

CHALLENGE TO MINISTER

■ Yarra Ranges Shire continues to work through clean-up of the masses of tree debris as a result of the June storm. The Council is experiencing its own challenges in removing tree debris from roads and roadsides. Local residents are wondering how to get rid of large trees and branches from their yards. The volume of material for residents is more than they would normally clean-up using Council’s fortnightly green waste collection, and with current wet and cold conditions and green tree material, burning off is not an option. The Council says it will require a shared response between the Federal and State Governments, Council and local communities. As a first priority, Yarra Ranges Council has focused on public safety and clearing roads to enable safe access for residents and works crews, and to make safe properties where trees from Council land were left hanging, or leaning on other trees. The Council is providing a Special Storm Event Tree Branch Collection for residents throughout the Yarra Ranges who have been impacted by the storm. This collection will enable residents to remove bulky tree branches from their property that are up to around 200mm by 2m in length.

Plastic Free July

■ Mitchell Shire Council is participating in Plastic Free July. The project can be as easy as picking one single-use plastic item to avoid or swap for a reusable alternative. Many people choose to avoid these top-four single-use plastics: ■ Take-away coffee cups ■ Plastic shopping bags ■ Plastic straws ■ Water bottles. Online workshops to help in lastic-free missions, include: ■ Cook along with the Zero Waste Chef (July 3) ■ Plastic Free Baby (July 20) ● Cindy McLeish, Eildon MLA, pictured at Heidelberg-Kinglake Rd, Kinglake.

Drug bust at Mansfield ■ Police have arrested nine people as part of an ongoing investigation into the trafficking and dealing of cocaine and other illicit drugs in Mansfield and surrounding areas. Mansfield Uniform officers, supported by members of the Seymour Divisional Tasking Unit, Seymour Divisional Firearms Officer, Dog Squad, Benalla Crime Investigation Unit and Mansfield Highway Patrol, executed warrants at three residential properties across Mansfield on June 17. Police seized quantities of cocaine, methylamphetamine, cannabis, a taser, drug trafficking paraphernalia, cash and a GPS tracker. Three people were arrested including: ■ A man in his 30s who was arrested and charged with trafficking cocaine, possessing a drug of dependence, and possessing a prohibited weapon. He was remanded to appear at Myrtleford Magistrates’ Court on June 18 where he was sentenced to an 18-month community corrections order and required to complete 120 hours of community service. ■ A 29-year-old Mansfield woman was arrested and interviewed for possessing a drug of dependence. She was released pending summons.

■ A 29-year-old Mansfield man was arrested and interviewed for possessing a drug of dependence. He was released pending summons. Throughout the month of June, police arrested a further six people as part of the investigation, including: ■ Following the execution of a search warrants at an individual’s residential and business premises on Monday June 14, Police charged a 44-year-old Mansfield man with possessing a drug of dependence. He was bailed to appear at Mansfield Magistrates’ Court on September 22. Police seized quantities of cocaine and cash at the business address. ■ A 53-year-old man was arrested and charged with possessing a drug of dependence following the execution of a warrant in Merrijig. He was bailed to appear at Mansfield Magistrates’ Court on September 22. ■ Four females aged in their 20s were arrested and interviewed for possessing cocaine after Police became aware of alleged drug use at a social function via social media. The females were issued with diversion notices. A further two search warrants were executed at Goughs Bay as part of the investigation where Police seized quantities of cannabis, ammunition, and controlled weapons.

Sustainable houses

■ Sustainable House Day will be held in Nillumbik on Sunday, October 17. The Nillumbik Trail – a collaboration between Nillumbik Shire Council and Clean Energy Nillumbik – is an opportunity for residents with sustainable houses to open their doors to visitors to inspire and equip them to make their homes more comfortable and less expensive to run. Eligible homes must be located in Nillumbik and contain at least four sustainable features. Retrofitted homes are particularly sought after. Examples include: ■ insulation ■ double-glazing ■ energy efficient appliances such as heat pump hot water, reverse cycle heating and cooling, and induction cooktops ■ solar panels ■ battery ■ electric vehicles ■ water efficient appliances and garden Mayor Cr Peter Perkins encourages homeowners and visitors to get involved.

Eildon Pool tender ■ Murrindindi Council has accepted tender for the Eildon Swimming Pool Vinyl Liner Installation for the lump sum price of $259,000.50 (incl. GST). There is an allocation of $25,900.05 as a contingency amount.

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■ THORNTON. Thornton General Store. 1365 TaggertyThornton Rd. ■ WATTLE GLEN. Peppers Paddock General Store. 13 Kangaroo Ground-Wattle Glen Rd. ■ WHITTLESEA. Champions IGA Supermarket. 2/16 Church St. ■ WHITTLESEA. El Azar Milk Bar. 13 Church St. ■ WHITTLESEA. Royal Mail Hotel. 29 Beech St. ■ WHITTLESEA. Whittlesea Bowls Club. 101 Church St. ■ WHITTLESEA. Whittlesea Court House. 74 Church St. ■ WHITTLESEA. Whittlesea NewsXpress. 45 Church St. ■ WOLLERT. Wollert General Store. 491 Epping Rd. ■ YARCK. Buck’s Country Bakehouse. 6585 Maroondah Hwy. ■ YARCK. Giddy Goat Cafe. 6606 Maroondah Hwy. ■ YARCK. Yarck Hotel. Maroondah Hwy. ■ YEA. Amble Inn Cafe. 24 High St. ■ YEA. Country Club Hotel. 18 High St. ■ YEA. Endeavour Petroleum (BP). 31 High St. ■ YEA. Foodworks. 10 High St. ■ YEA. Giddy Coat Cafe. 94 High St. ■ YEA. Grand Central Hotel. 64 High St. ■ YEA. Marmalades. 20 High St. ■ YEA. Mint and Jam. 46 High St. ■ YEA. Nutrien Harcourts. 52 High St. ■ YEA. Peppercorn Hotel. 21 Station St. ■ YEA. Provender Bakery. 56 High St. ■ YEA. Rendezvous In Yea. 10 High St. ■ YEA. Royal Mail Hotel. 88 High St. ■ YEA. Yea Bakery. 44 High St. ■ YEA. Yea Newsagency. 74 High St. ■ YEA. Yea Take-Away. 68 High St.

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■ COLDSTREAM. Coldstream Post Office/Newsagency. The Lodge Shopping Centre. 670-672 Maroondah Hwy. ■ CROYDON NORTH. Croydon North Newsagency. 5 Exeter Rd. ■ HEALESVILLE. BP. 66 Maroondah Hwy. ■ HEALESVILLE. Coles Express. 123 Maroondah Hwy. ■ HEALESVILLE. Grand Hotel. 270 Maroondah Hwy. ■ HEALESVILLE. Healesville Newsagency. 195 Maroondah Hwy. ■ HEALESVILLE. Tobacco Station/Tatts. Shop 11, Healesville Walk. ■ LAUNCHING PLACE. Launching Place General Store. 2200 Warburton Hwy. ■ LAUNCHING PLACE. Home Hotel. 2170 Warburton Hwy. ■ LILYDALE. Lilydale Newsagency. 237 Main St. ■ MILLGROVE. Licensed Grocery. 3043 Warburton Hwy. ■ MOUNT EVELYN. Mount Evelyn Newsagency. 1A Wray Cres. ■ RINGWOOD. Burnt Bridge Newsagency. 434 Maroondah Hwy. ■ SEVILLE. Wooworths Seville. 568 Warburton Hwy. ■ WANDIN. Wandin Newsagency. 18/2 Union Rd. ■ WARBURTON. Bakery. 3415 Warburton Hwy. ■ WARRANDYTE. Grand Hotel. 140 Yarra St. ■ WARRANDYTE. Quinton’s Supa IGA Supermarket. 1/402 Warrandyte Rd.

■ WARRANDYTE. Warrandyte Newsagency/Post Office. 100 Melbourne Hill Rd. ■ WESBURN. Hotel. 2882 Warburton Hwy. ■ WONGA PARK. IGA Xpress. 70 Jumping Creek Rd. ■ WOORI YALLOCK. Hillcrest Little Store. 1745 Warburton Hwy. ■ WOORI YALLOCK. Woori Yallock Newsagency. Shop 4,1585 Warburton Hwy. ■ YARRA GLEN. IGA Supermarket. 1/38 Bell St. ■ YARRA GLEN. Yarra Glen Newsagency. 32 Bell St. ■ YARRA JUNCTION. Yarra Junction Newsagency. 2454 Warburton Hwy.

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Court Lists Seymour Magistrates’ Court Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division. Criminal Case Listings Thursday, July 1 Agostino, Vince Beasley, Jodie Elizabeth Berry, Paul Blake, Travis John Borg, David Brennan, Michael Bullock, Jordan Patrick Carnes, Lewis Craig, Stafford Donelly, Ian Dowson, Hayley Dudley, Mathew Edwards, Dylan Emmanouilidis, Dimitrios Grech, Corey Hart, Dakoda Hassan, Robert Heslop, Jessica Lee Hynd, Luke Jabou, Waleed Rafou Jensen, Sandy Kelly, Matthew Kemp, Sarah Kendray, Linda Gay Kennedy, Bailey Khan, Sajjad Ali Laidlaw, Ryan Lawson, Donald Bruce Lee, Thaying Leeves, Joshua Lord, Kyle Mcdonald, Matthew Mcintosh, Lori Mcintosh, Lori Metzke, Robert Harley Mullen, Paula Beryl Nicholson, Albert Pressnell, Robert Rasti, Jessica Lauren Rowe, Morgan Ryan, Joseph Sant, Timothy Semkowski, Edward Sijuade, Oluwayemi Skendos, Thomas Smith, Dylan Smith, Troy Stuart, Liam Tighe, Peter Austin Uimaitua, Lualua Van-Cuylenburg, Daniel Walshe, Gavin James Watson, Matthew James Webster, Peter Bruce Williams, Travis Pax Zhang, Zhi Qjang Friday, July 2 Atkins, Derek Chamberlain, Matthew Doughty, Luke Edge, Darren Wayne Merkel, Scott Andrew Paros, James Taylor, Lucas

Local News Alex. Lions dinner

■ Cr Damien Gallagher reported to last week’s Murrindindi Shire Council meeting that on June 16 the Lions Club of Alexandra members installed the new board for 2021-22. “Outgoing President Ray Mathieson handed over to the new President, John Beale. John is proud to lead the small club of ordinary people doing extraordinary things in our community, and especially so as Alexandra Lions celebrate its 50th anniversary this coming year. “Alexandra Speedway volunteer, Geoff Day, was very pleased to report that the 2021-22 National Junior Sedan Title is to be contested in Victoria for the first time in five years. “For the first time ever, Alexandra will be hosting the event which will attract competitors from across the country, on April 8-11.” ★ Cr Gallagher said: “Regarding the state’s transition away from commercial native timber logging in state forests, Council officers will be leading the application for a Local Development Strategy grant. “In consultation with Regional Development Victoria, it was deemed that this approach would provide the most impactful outcomes for the community,” Cr Gallagher said.

The Whip Our Spy in Parliament

Premier returns

■ Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews returned from sick leave with a hefty pay packet increase of $10,000 – bringing his annual salary to more than $452,000.

Jim Crow Creek

■ Liberal heavy-hitter Louise Staley last week presented a petition of 508 signatures to State Parliament about the creek has been known as ‘Jim Crow Creek’ since the early days of the area. “It is an important land mark, a part of the natural environment and the history of the Hepburn and M tAlexander Shires and the State of Victoria. “Many past and present residents of the Hepburn/Mt. Alexander Shires area are concerned about the proposals under consideration to change the name of Jim Crow Creek.”

Business support

■ Sandringham MLA Brad Rowswell last week spoke in State Parliament about small business support. “I rise to speak on behalf of a local business owner, a business owner that close to three weeks ago was promised support by the Andrews Labor Government who effectively closed down his business as part of their lockdown. “He, Andrew of Beaumaris Books in the Concourse in Beaumaris, submitted an application for the government’s business costs assistance program round 2 on June 3. “The Acting Premier on that day said at his news conference that funds would start flowing by the end of the week, that being Friday, June 4. “Today, 19 days later, Andrew from Beaumaris Books in the Concourse has received an email saying that his application is being assessed. “There is no information on an expected time frame and, in Andrew’s words, he says, ‘I feel sick’—and this is not good enough. He is about to face a big cash flow issue at the end of the month as the end of the month arrives, and the Acting Premier implied that the funds would be made available quickly. “I am aware of at least one other small business owner who as of yesterday has not received information regarding his application either. “The Andrews Labor Government have promised support for these small businesses, many of which are on their knees. They need to deliver it and they need to deliver it now.”

Well done Sandra ■ Sandra MacNeil’s receipt of a gold service award from Basketball Victoria, recognising her 35 years of dedication to community basketball, has been recognised in State Parliament. Vicki Ward, Eltham MLA, said: “Sandra has been steadfastly determined and dedicated in supporting her local community, particularly when it comes to basketball. “Her recognition of the importance of community connections, particularly in the new housing area, drove Sandra to become president of the Greenhills Basketball Club for 11 years and to help it be a place where kids are supported and family is embraced. “Her role extended to scoring senior championships and state-level games and working as a special projects officer with the Diamond Valley Basketball Association in the 1990s. “Recently Sandra showed me a letter she had written about an upgrade to the Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre to the Shire of Diamond Valley in 1993. While it may have taken 27 years, thanks to this government works began last year on an upgrade very close to the one Sandra suggested so many years ago,” Ms Ward said.

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Dindi votes for landfill ● Triestan of Seymour Police are searching for missing Seymour teen, Triestan. The 17year-old is believed to be in the Shepparton area and Police and family have concerns for his welfare. Investigators have released an image of Triestan and are urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact Seymour Police Station on 5735 0200.

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● Tippy with Carol Hogg at the Rotary Club of Yea. The Rotary Club of Yea held its changeover dinner, and one of the features was the induction of new member Tippy (Supattra Wannasubchae) Treacherous conditions on Heidelberg-Kinglake Rd have been raised in State Parliament by Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish. "I have been contacted by representatives from both Murrindindi and Nillumbik Councillors who want to see this road made safe. The community are also desperate for safety improvements to be undertaken along this road. They have been waiting for too long. Barriers need to be added along the side of the road to prevent drivers and cyclists from dropping off the cliff, road maintenance needs to take place and widening of the road where possible. The current signs in place to prevent trucks travelling the road clearly are not effective, alternative options need to be considered. The road is even more treacherous during bad weather, which is quite frequent in Kinglake. Kinglake is known for fog and it is difficult to see sharp bends in the rain and at night.” A ‘media event’ was scheduled yesterday (Tue.) at Eildon Eildon Boat Club/Lake Eildon Marina. Purpose of the event was to showcase the newly completed 'Floating Cities' Project, which has delivered important access and safety upgrades to the entrance road to the Lake Eildon Marina and Houseboat Marina, as well as a new, environmentally friendly wash-down bay facility. Murrindindi Shire Council’s fee for insurance policies has continued to rise each year. At last week’s Shire meeting, Councillors delegated Chief Executive Officer Livia Bonazzi to approve the payment of the 2021-22 premium for its Asset Insurance Policy for the amount of $150,586.59 (including GST).

■ Murrindindi Council last week resolved to continue operations of the Alexandra Landfill into the Western Valley, designing the landfill for its maximum lifespan, whilst carrying out construction of landfill cells in a staged approach. Crs Ilona Gerencser and Karine Haslam proposed the motion. “Following a thorough analysis of future scenarios and consultation with the Goulburn Valley Waste and Resource Recovery Group it is evident that Option A in this report is the most desirable outcome,” Councillors were told in a report from officers. “To continue the development and use of the Alexandra landfill beyond its current life span to the maximum lifespan of the landfill (approx. 30 years) provides the most surety and best value for the provision of residual waste services to our community. “It is noteworthy that the Alexandra Landfill and all alternative landfills are managed under EPA licence with some of the strictest conditions in the world for constructing and operating the sites. “The sites are built to world’s best practice and undergo a thorough regime of environmental monitoring and external auditing,” the report said.

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Murrindindi Councillors have adjusted the annual street sweeping contract to $693,564.06 (incl. GST). The Shire’s Council Facilities Cleaning Service ontract amount totals $631,315.07 (incl. GST). The contract amount for the Eildon Floating Cities is $683,202.30 (Incl GST). “Work is progressing extremely well on the Kinglake Streetscape,” Cr Ilona Gerencser told Council last week The carparks are nearly finished on Robertson Rd, she said.

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PHOTO PHOTO ASH ASH LONG LONG

● Alexandra C-Grade netball centre Carly Hill pictured at Warburton-Millgrove on Saturday. The Burras 41 defeated the Rebels 20.

Armed robbery at Seymour ■ Detectives from Mitchell Crime Investigation Unit are seeking assistance to identify a man following an armed robbery at a service station in Seymour. Investigators have been told a man entered the premises on Goulburn Valley Highway on about 7.50am on Sunday, June 20. The man produced a firearm and threatened the store attendant before he demanded cash. The attended handed over an amount of money before the offender rode off from the store on a push bike. He was last seen heading north towards Seymour-Avenel Rd. No-one was physically injured during the incident. The man is described as being aged in his 20s, Caucasian and has a solid build. He was last seen wearing a black cap with a white peak, black sunglasses, a grey and black balaclava, black Volcom jumper, black pants and black shoes. He was also carrying a black backpack. ■ Police are appealing for any information or anyone who witnesses the incident or with dash cam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

■ Murrindindi Shire’s Cr D amian Gallagher left last week’s Council meeting due to a declared conflict of interest. Cr Eric Lording stated: “ I would like noted in the minutes that whilst I am a member of the Goulburn Valley Waste and Resource Recovery Group Board I do not feel I have a conflict of interest with respect to this item [Alexandra landfill], as the Board will not benefit or incur any loss, nor have any of its activities affected or influenced by any decision Council may make tonight in relation to the future of the Alexandra Landfill."

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■ The new aquatic area at Mill Park Leisure has opened with a splash, welcoming new and returning visitors to the centre after an extraordinary transformation. The centre now features four new and upgraded pools including a 25-metre lap pool, a warm water program pool, a children’s play pool and a dedicated learn-to-swim pool. The innovative centre has been designed with a focus on accessibility with the installation of a pool pod, providing independent lift access into the pool, state-of-the-art hoists, two Changing Places accessible toilets and change rooms and ramps into the lap pool and warm water pool. City of Whittlesea Chair Administrator Lydia Wilson said Council was excited to be reopening the inclusive community facility at a time when many residents are eager to recommence their health and wellbeing routines after the easing of the Victorian Government’s latest COVID restrictions. “The transformation of Mill Park Leisure into an accessible health and wellness hub strengthens Council’s commitment to providing high quality and inviting facilities for the whole community to enjoy,” Ms Wilson said. "The centre brings us one step closer to achieving our community vision – to transform our City into a place for all that supports residents to reach their health and fitness goals in a safe and inclusive space. “We were due to open the aquatic facility at the end of May, however, a new COVID outbreak stalled that plan for a few weeks.” With more than 1600 enrolments in Mill Park Leisure’s premium learn-to-swim program, the reopening of the aquatic area marks an exciting time for City of Whittlesea families. South Morang mum Rebecca Saitta said she is glad to have a new pool close to home to take her children Mason, 8, and Milana, 6, to swimming lessons. “Once my kids learnt there were waterslides there, they said ‘I want to go there’, and the kids are able to use those facilities for free after their swimming lessons,” Mrs Saitta said. “They’re pretty excited.” The City of Whittlesea has invested $20 million into the Mill Park Leisure redevelopment and has received $2 million in funding from the Victorian Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund and $3 million from the Community Sport Infrastructure Fund. Admission to Mill Park Leisure is currently capped at 300 people, in line with the Victorian Government’s health advice and the facility has a COVIDSafe plan in place to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

Portfolios for Crs

■ Murrindindi Shire Council last week agreed on the portfolio structure for the 2021 year. The current portfolios include: ■ Corporate and Governance - Cr Walsh ■ Resource Recovery and Environment Cr Haslam ■ Community Assets and Emergencies - Cr Lording ■ Planning and Compliance - Cr Carpenter ■ Community Engagement and Wellbeing - Cr Gallagher ■ Tourism, Events and Business Support Cr Gerencser.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 2021

Thanks to these local contributors

Local contributors include: ■ Ann Argent, Central Bowls Division. ■ Stephen Baker, Seymour Railway Heritage Centre. ■ Julie Blyth, Y Water Discovery Centre. ■ Liz Bower, Nanna’s Makers Market. ■ Laura Caine, Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House. ■ Beth Caldow, Shepparton Festival. ■ Meagan Callander, Middle Kinglake Primary School. ■ Bonnie Cavanagh, Broadford Football Netball Club. ■ Viv Cavanagh, Yea Bowls Club. ■ Gayle Cole, Kinglake Friends of the Forest. ■ Stuart Dale, Albert Edward Lodge, Alexandra Masonic Centre. ■ Paul Denham, Buxton CFA. ■ Holly Ditchfield, Eltham Jazz Festival. ■ Andrew Embling, Alexandra Truck Show. ■ Chrissy Eustace, Rotary Club of Kinglake Ranges. ■ Patrick Evans, Yea Football Netball Club. ■ Hannah Graham, Green Wedge. ■ Sam Hicks, Fawcett Hall, Alexandra Indoor Pool. ■ Ryan Hurst, Kinglake Football Netball Club. ■ Alison Huth, YAPPERS, and Yea Arts. ■ Bev Johns, Kinglake. ■ Ross Malcolm, sports photographs. ■ Rhyll McCormack, Mountain Cattlemen. ■ Kelly McLeish, Yea CFA. ■ Shannon Mittrow, Alexandra SES. ■ Sara Murray, Alexandra Show. ■ Eden Elizabeth Nicholls, St Luke’s Anglican Church, Yea and Molesworth. ■ Alan Pell, Yea Golf Club. ■ Pam Petersen, Alexandra Christmas Tree Festival. ■ Brian Phillips, Yea Football Netball Club. ■ David Purcell, Healesville Amateur Race Club. ■ Peter Rice, UGFM - Radio Murrindindi. ■ Clinton Robinson, Kinglake Football Netball Club. ■ Sacred Heart Primary School, Yea. ■ Michaela Sargeant, Goulburn Valley Water. ■ Denis Smith, Yea St Pats Race Club. ■ Megan Smithwick, Whittlesea activities. ■ Ian Staff, Whittlesea Table Tennis, agricultural items. ■ Steels Creek Grapevine, newsletter. ■ Sarah Stevenson, Thornton Eildon District Football Netball Club. ■ Ray Steyger, Alexandra Football Netball Club. ■ Jeffrey Swain, Yea-Kinglake RSL, Alexandra-Mansfield-Yea Legacy. ■ Cat Thomas, Upper Goulburn Landcare Network. ■ Heidi Twining, Victoria Police. ■ Nikki Vanderwerf, Alexandra District Health. ■ Iris Vrzovski, Bollygum Community Market. ■ Ash Walsh, Yea Football Netball Club. ■ Caroline Weeks, Murrindindi Beanie and Fibre Festival. ■ Peter Weeks, Alexandra SES. ■ Glenda Woods, Rotary Club of Yea.

ROTARY IN ACTION

■ The Rotary Club of Yea held its 35th annual Changeover Dinner at Beaufort Manor last Thursday evening (June 24) with COVID restrictions limiting the audience to 75. President Carol Hogg welcomed various dignitaries including the CEO of the Murrindindi Shire, Livia Bonazzi; Mayor Cr Sandice McAuley; District Governor Bruce Anderson; and District Governor Elect-Anne Reid, along with fellow Rotarians, family members and friends. Carol then gave a summary of her year, in which the Rotary International theme was 'Rotary Opens Opportunities'. The Rotary Club of Yea is part of Rotary District 9790, made up of more than 60 clubs and with a current membership of more than1600. Carol commented on many things that the club is involved in and how the club projects continue to develop and grow, though due to COVID. The only major event to occur was the popular Cycle Dindi (in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Alexandra). COVID caused a rethink for much of the year, with the club focusing on smaller events and fundraisers where possible (such as the successful Trivia Night) while still allowing all members the opportunity to contribute in a variety of ways, and contribute they did. Nothing is too much trouble for members and that is what makes the club such a great club. Rotarian David Anderson proposed a toast to Rotary International, reminding all present that the Rotary organisation has over 1.2 million members and 35,000+ clubs worldwide, and the good that can be achieved when people work together in peace and care for each other. Rotary is a worldwide fellowship of clubs, all with the motto 'Service Above Self'. 9790 District Governor Bruce Anderson then responded to the toast. Carol then had the pleasure of inducting Supattra Wannasubchae (Tippy) into the club. Tippy has been a Rotarian in Thailand (including a year as President) and now that she is eligible, she has re-joined the fold and will be an asset to the Club, bringing with her a wealth of experience and loads of enthusiasm. Three major presentations were made on the night. The first was the David Long Memorial Community Service Award, in honour of David Long, a dedicated member who passed away some 10 years ago. This award goes to a person who exemplifies the same loyal, tireless and committed service as shown by David over many years. This year, the person chosen was Glenda Woods. Glenda is an active Rotarian who came up with the ideas during COVID of supplying 1000 masks to the Yea community for those in need. Glenda also had the idea of Seniors in our community to receive a Christmas hamper in lieu of the Annual Senior Citizen Dinner. Glenda holds the position of Public Image Director within the Club and as such is heavily involved in marketing of the events and projects of the club. Glenda, though, is much more that a Rotarian. She is actively involved in the Yea Wetlands and the Visitor Information Centre and regularly volunteers her time to several other organisations. The second was the presentation of several Paul Harris Fellows, in recognition of community service. For each Paul Harris Fellow awarded, the Club has donated $US1000 to the Rotary Foundation, Rotary's own charity, which supports good works throughout the world. These were presented to Past President Sue

● President Paul Kellett and family. Carpenter and Ian Sichlau. Sue's was in recognition of her many years of service but especially for her support of the Rotary Student Exchange program. Sue has hosted 10 exchange students from many different countries and been a strong advocate for the program. Her daughter, Jess, was the first student the club sent overseas and was indeed the one of the reasons Sue joined Rotary. Ian has been club secretary for several years and has provided many hours of support to many projects, using his architectural skills to great effect. His most recent efforts were to design the bathroom renovations so that Elle Gay could return home from a quad bike accident. Both these Paul Harris Fellow recipients have done so much more than mentioned here and our communities are richer for their presence amongst us. Congratulations to each one of you. The Club has managed in a difficult COVID year of restrictions and lockdowns and the like, to both raise and distribute considerable funds. Those that have been distributed thus far have included the following: Rotary Foundation, $4025; Angel Flight - $1000; Cancer Council $1800; Australian Rotary Health - $2000; Disaster Aid Australia - $1000; Elle Gay House renovations - $4126; Interplast - $1500; Pioneer Reserve Project-$2500; School Bursaries $2200; St Luke Hampers - $1000; Senior Citizens Christmas Hampers - $1000; Tracy Ukosich Bike Ride for Multiple Sclerosis $9500. Other smaller donations have also been made to a variety of causes throughout the year. One of the Club's greatest support to local organisations is catering for the weekly Rotary dinner meetings. Several organisations and community groups take rostered turns to create beautiful two course meals. These include Yea Golf Club, Yea Show Committee, Friends of Yea Wetlands, Yea Recreation Reserve Committee of Management, Yea Primary School, Flowerdale Primary School and Sacred Heart Primary School with others appearing on the roster on special occasions. This is a win/win for all as Rotarians enjoy lovely meals each week, the community groups can actively fundraise, and the local shops and businesses do good custom. In 2020-21, caterers were only able to provide meals from January onwards, due to tight covid restrictions. Despite this, over $10,000 was paid out to those groups. For some groups, it is their only form of fundraising. The evening concluded with the induction of Paul Kellett as the Rotary Club of Yea President for 2021-22 by Past District Governor David Anderson. Paul will be a diligent and positive leader and is more than ready to take on the challenges of keeping the club growing and relevant in today's world, and with his new Board a mixture of experience and newbies, the club is in good hands for the next 12 months. Paul thanked outgoing President Carol for her 12 months of service in such a challenging year with almost nothing being 'normal'. He then received the banner for the new Rotary year which has the theme for all Rotarians of ‘Serve to Change Lives’. - Contributed

Local Sport Yea Junior Footy UNDER 9s It was a chilly start as we headed to Wandong for our first meet with the Wandong Warriors this season. The cold didn’t curb the enthusiasm of our young Tigers who every week arrive with big smiles ready to go. With strong numbers in both teams again this week, there were two matches played. We were excited to welcome two Auskick players who joined us this week as part of the League’s Transition Round. It’s great to see our up and coming young Tigers play. Thank you to Al who assisted the Coach again with running the games this week. Next weekend we have a bye for the school holiday break. Award winners - Zach Fairchild - Just Great Coffee Award, Austin Ferris - Marmalades Award, Cody Dunne - Just Great Coffee Award, Toby Johnston - Marmalades Award - Sam Porter ★ UNDER 11s Winners are grinners, and that’s what the team is, Well done to all who played against Wandong. It was fantastic to watch Team play was evident with multiple goals being kicked by Cooper, Jack , Max and Lois. Fantastic defence from Sammy who continued to launch the ball back to the forward line Well done to Angus,Toby, Evan and Luke for playing up on the day Final score was: Yea. 9 .5 (59) d andong 2.5 (17). - Belinda Johnston ★ UNDER13s As the official League Transition Round was cancelled the Yea Tigers Under 13s were more than happy to still accommodate Wandong and play their upcoming Under 13s (for next year) in a scratch match. This suited all involved to give our footy loving kids a game. The Wandong Under 13 side haven't lost a game all season in their Under 11 competition so this was a timely opportunity to see what challenges are ahead for them next year. As a club it was fantastic to see great sportsmanship from the Tigers by adjusting their game for their younger smaller opposition and varied positional changes by the coaches. True Tiger spirit was also shown by a couple of Yea U15s players whose game was forfeited against Broadford so played in this match but for Wandong and were real leaders on the ground for their younger adopted teammates. Well done Tigers, you made the club proud. - Deb Schickerling

Local People Leaders supported ■ Cr Damien Gallagher, Red Gate Ward representative for Murrindindi Council, told last week’s Shire meeting that the Murrindindi Youth Leadership Program is underway with a collaboration progressing to help youth leaders develop digital video stories with older members of the community. “This project aims to promote social inclusion, highlight our local community groups, and foster intergenerational relationships within the community,” Cr Gallagher told the meeting on June 23.

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Want to hear about backyard hens? ■ By Giuliana Postregna of Talking Hens at Merricks: "Where the chicken AND egg come first!"

● Json gives his presentation on Backyard Hens.

■ The growing popularity of owning backyard hens has largely been due to families wanting to become more self-sustainable. So why is keeping backyard hens so good for your family? Well, hens make for fantastic pets. Our breed of hens are Hy-line Browns which are extremely friendly and placid. They love company and ike nothing more than to spend time interacting with their owners. We hear lots of entertaining sto ries from our customers such as thei hens going on school runs, on swings with the kids and happily jumping up onto their laps. Good egg-laying breeds like ou Hy-Line also quickly pay for them selves by providing your family with highly nutritious and delicious eggs throughout the year. Their eggs are high in protein and minerals but low in calories. You also have peace of mind knowing exactly how your hens are treated and what food they have eaten. Of course, you can’t get more “lo cal” food than what you get from your own backyard. When combined with a vegetable garden, your family becomes fa more self-sufficient and able to live more sustainably. If you really had to avoid socia contact, your hens and vegetables could keep your household well fed over the long-term. Hen ownership also teaches chil dren some important, practical les sons about life. Not only do they need to be re sponsible for f eeding and providing water for their hens but they must collect eggs daily and keep the coop clean and safe. Excess eggs can also be sold o given away to friends and neighbours which is a great way of benefiting others in your local community. Come visit us.

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Kinglake v Yarra Glen

● Yarra Glen’s Lachlan Stevenson under pressure from Kinglake.

● Ethan Robinson (Kinglake) tackled by Patrick Hayes (Yarra Glen).

● Lachlan Talbot (Yarra Glen) and Benjamin White (Kinglake) slog it out.

● Kinglake’s Russell King has his eye on the ball.

Yarra Junction v Broadford

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● Yarra Junction President Tony Aulich supports the Eagles Reserves.

● Yarra Junction Reserves’ Leigh Hoffman competes for the ball.

● Yarra Junction Reserves’ Damien Thomson goes on the attack.

● Broadford Reserves showed energy early in the match.

● Not a footy in sight. The Eagles and Roos Twos battle it out.

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Whittlesea v Bundoora

Local People: 4 Scoreboard NFNL Football DIVISION 1 SENIORS Heidelberg 16.12 (108) d Hurstbridge 15.9 (99). Macleod 14.8 (92) d Greensborough 10.8 (68). West Preston-Lakeside 13.13 (91) d Montmorency 5.7 (37). North Heidelberg 8.9 (57) d Northcote Park 8.6 (54). Bundoora 12.7 (79) d Whittlesea 7.13 (55). DIVISION 1 RESERVES Heidelberg 19.16 (130) d Hurstbridge 4.6 (30). Greensborough 23.4 (142) d Macleod 9.8 (62). West Preston-Lakeside 12.6 (78) d Montmorency 7.10 (52). North Heidelberg 15.8 (98) d Northcote Park 7.11 (53). Bundoora 16.8 (104) d Whittlesea 5.5 (35). DIVISION 1 UNDER 19s Greensborough 8.17 (65) d St Mary’s 5.3 (33). Montmorency 9.7 (61) d West Preston 7.12 (54). Heidelberg 15.13 (103) d Eltham 1 6.1 (37). DIVISION 2 SENIORS Fitzroy Stars 19.9 (123) d Panton Hill 12.17 (89). Banyule 24.21 (165) d Epping 8.9 (57). Diamond Creek 12.8 (80) d Watsonia 4.7 (31). Thomastown 13.7 (85) d Eltham 11.11 (77). Lower Plenty 14.11 (95) d St Mary’s 11.9 (75). DIVISION 2 RESERVES Panton Hill 17.16 (118) d Fitzr5oy Stars 2.3 (15). Banyule 27.25 (187) d Epping 0.1 (1). Diamond Creek 7.6 (48) d Watsonia 5.9 (39). Eltham 13.26 (104) d Thomastown 4.1 (25). St Mary’s 14.11 (95) d Lower Plenty 9.11 (65). DIVISION 2 UNDER 19s Banyule 10.12 (72) d Mernda 9.5 (59). Diamond Creek 8.14 (62) d Macleod 4.6 (30). Kilmore 11.18 (84) d Lower Plenty 4.9 (33). DIVISION 3 SENIORS Old Eltham Collegians 15.17 (107) d Reservoir 2.7 (19). Kilmore 14.8 (92) d Heidelberg West 6.6 (42). Laurimar 14.16 (100) d Lalor 5.5 (35). South Morang 14.12 (96) d Mernda 8.10 (58). DIVISION 3 RESERVES Old Eltham Collegians 9.14 (68) d Reservoir 1.1 (7). Kilmore 9.7 (61) d Heidelberg West 13.9 (87). Laurimar 9.15 (69) d Lalor 3.7 (25). South Morang 12.12 (84) d Mernda 3.5 (23). DIVISION 3 UNDER 19s Laurimar 19.17 (131) d Hurstbridge 3.7 (25). South Morang 13.6 (84) d Eltham 2 10.12 (72). Bundoora 9.,10 (64) d Whittlesea 6.9 (45). DIVISION 1 WOMEN’S Eltham 11.9 (75) d Bundoora 0.3 (3). Darebin 1 16.6 (102) d Greensborough 1.1 (7). Diamond Creek Women’s 1 9.11 (65) d VU Western Spurs 1 6.1 (37). West PrestonLakeside 6.8 (44) d Whittlesea 1.6 (12). Lower Plenty 9.12 (66) d Heidelberg 5.7 (37). DIVISION 2 WOMEN’S St Mary’s 6.10 (46) d Diamond Creek Women’s 2 4.5 (29). Montmorency 2 11.16 (82) d Hurstbridge 4.4 (28). Darebin 2 10.8 (68) d Wallan 0.0 (0). DIVISION 3 Fitzroy Stars 4.13 (37) d VU Western Spurs 1.3 (9). Banyule 4.6 (30). Laurimar 3.1 (19). Mernda 9.23 (77) d Reservoir 0.0 (0).

● Ben Young (Bun.) and Keidan Treacy (Whittlesea). ● Hamish Shepheard flies high for Bundoora.

● Kain Proctor (Bun.), Nathan Andrews (Whit.)

● John Jorgensen kicked two goals for the Bulls.

● Hamish Shepheard (Bun.) and Jake Wild (Whit.)

NFNL Netball Section 1. North Heidelberg 1 v Fitzroy Stars 1 38. Diamond Creek 1 65 d North Heidelberg 3 44. North Heidelberg 2 48 d Heat 1 38. Diamond Creek 2 48 d Heidelberg 1 41. Section 2. Montmorency 1 36 d Greensborough 1 17. Ivanhoe 1 61 d North Heidelberg 1 30. Northcote Park 1 20 d Watsonia 1 18. Brunswick 1 34 d North Heidelberg 4 16. Section 3. Whittlesea 1 27 d Panton Hill 1 24. Ivanhoe 2 37 d Lalor 1 19. Bundoora 2 31 d Hume 1 20. Heidelberg 2 24 d Greensborough 2 21. Section 4. Heidelberg West 12 37 d Diamond Creek 3 23. Thomastown 1 33 d St Marys 1 24. Kilmore 1 35 d Bundoora 3 19. Ivanhoe 3 34 d Montmorency 2 28. Sectiob 5. Thomastown 2 32 d Northcote Park 2 21. Hurstbridge 1 34 d Epping 1 24. Heat 2 60 d Heidelberg 3 7.

● Jesse King (Bun.) gains a horizontal perspective.

● Whittlesea tackles Bundoora’s John Jorgensen.

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■ Murrindindi Shire Council adopted its Annual Budget 2021-22 at its scheduled meeting last Wednesday (June 23). Council's Mayor Cr Sandice McAulay said the Budget for the coming financial year will help Council deliver the vision it is developing jointly with the community. The Budget is also designed with a strong focus on post-pandemic community recovery in mind. Cr McAulay said the 2021-22 Budget includes a number of highlights and important initiatives, including ■ $50.6 million to deliver services and improve infrastructure, including a $14.7 million Capital Works Program. ■ $25,000 for the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan to embed respect for indigenous culture and its history, to build relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, communities and organisations, and to develop opportunities to work together in partnership and understanding for a better and more inclusive community for all. ■ $80,000 for the development of environmental programs and mitigating the effects of climate change. ■ $50,000 to review and address the ongoing maintenance challenges of Council's built and environmental assets, including ageing infrastructure, roads, recreation and open spaces and to support the review of the Road Asset Management Plan. ■ More than $100,000 in funding from Council's reserves for a range of tourism and business development initiatives. Cr McAulay said that there were a number of key measures which underpin this Budget. These are ■ An average rate increase of 1.5 per cent which is in line with the average rate increase allowable under the Victorian Government's Fair Go Rates System for 2021-22. The Council has also reinstated the 25 per cent rate premium for commercial and industrial properties, which it waived last financial year due to the impacts of the pandemic. ■ A limit of 1.5 per cent increase on those fees and charges within Council's control. ■ No new debt (noting Council paid off all loan debt in the 2020-21 financial year). “I'd like to thank everyone who made submissions to Council about the draft Budget earlier this year. We received a total of 10 submissions, which were of a very high quality,” Cr McAulay said. “The majority of submissions were in relation to environmental initiatives and ideas. It's great to know that we're heading in the right direction by focusing resources in this area. “Community submissions help us to understand if we've got the Budget right and whether it will meet community needs. “Finally, I'd like to add that this is the first budget set by the current Council and we believe it is a great first step on our four-year journey. “I'm also excited to be working together with our community to finalise a renewed community vision and create a new Council Plan and Financial Plan. “These documents will be instrumental in establishing the priorities of our communities, which will be reflected in our work plans and budgets over the next four years,” Cr McAulay said. ■ To download and view the Annual Budget 2021-22, please visit Council's website at murrindindi.vic.gov.au/budget - Contributed

● Laura Westwood (Alexandra) defends againstMelanie Hancock (Warburton Millgrove) in C-Grade netball at the Mac Sparke Oval. ■ The AFL Outer East League's Round 9 of Rebels kicked four goals from five scoring shots the 2021 season last Saturday saw Alexandra whilst the defence held strong and prevented travel to Warburton Millgrove for two games Warburton from scoring, the Rebels recording of football and four games of netball. a well fought win against a determined, strong The Club's Under 17s travelled to Kinglake opposition, Warburton 7.3 (45) to Alexandra to take on the undefeated and top of the ladder 10.5 (65). Lakers. Awards: BMH Roofworx award - Ben CooThe first quarter saw the Rebels kick three per, Healesville Toyota award - Tom Boots, goals to one in a promising start and both sides ITEC Earthworks award - Jos Builder, Buxton kicked one goal in the second quarter in typical Hotel - Henry Olsson, Shamrock Hotel - Jason winter conditions, the Rebels leading by eight Degabriele. points at half-time. NETBALLAWARDS The Rebels were rewarded for their hard Caltex $25 fuel card award: Sue Haggis. work in the third quarter as they added three A-Grade lost 33 - 68: Coaches' award - Ellie goals to one, leading by 18 points going in to the Hedger, Corner Hotel award - Shona Gesler, last quarter. Shamrock Hotel award - Sarah Mooney, Grant The last quarter was hectic and the Lakers St Grocer award - Katherine Quinsee. worked back into the game, kicking a couple of B-Grade postponed, to be played July 24. goals to reduce the margin to five points in anC-Grade lost 20 - 41: Coaches' award - Brodie other nail-biting finish, this time the Rebels ahead Wheelhouse, Corner Hotel award - Maddy at the final siren after last week's one point loss, Richards, Grant St Grocer award - Brooke Alexandra 7.2 (44) to Kinglake 5.9 (39). Pearce, Essence Coffee Lounge award - Laura Congratulations to the coaches and support Westwood. staff, the players and parents on the team's first D-Grade lost 14 -25: Coaches' award win of the season. Awards: Itec Earthworks - Danielle Nadj, Corner Hotel award - Michelle Jesse King, Bundalaguah Engineering - Henry Jack, Grant St Grocer award - Mikaela Krijt, Meggitt, Alexandra Tyrepower - Coby Scott, Essence Coffee Lounge award - Emily Van Alexandra Apparel - Austin Ross, Alan and Betty Lierop. Parsons - Beau Scott. This coming Saturday we return to Rebel RESERVES Park for our first home game in the new faciliThe Reserves, again making a number of ties and host Kinglake in three games of footchanges, started well with two goals in the first ball and two games of netball, the A-Grade havquarter but Warburton kicked three to take the ing a bye and D-Grade hosting Thornton lead at the first break before the home side took Eildon. advantage of what proved to be the scoring end CLUB NOTES Do not forget to order your Club merchanby adding six unanswered goals in the second dise - polo shirts, warm up shirts @ $50, hoodies, quarter to take control. The Rebels continued to work hard in the vests @ $70, casual shorts @ $40, Club stubby second half in a good team effort but Warburton holders @ $7, travel mugs @ $15, peaked caps was too strong and experienced, adding three and beanies @ $25, bumper stickers are free. goals to one in the third quarter before kicking Thursday night dinners have two sittings, for four goals to one in the last quarter to show they juniors and then seniors after their respective will be one of the teams to beat in the competi- training with main course and sweets - adults tion, Alexandra 4.4 (28) to Warburton 16.7 $15 and kids $10, everyone is welcome. Thursday's Rebel Raffles resumed last Thurs(103).. Awards: Shepparton Volkswagen - Brent McDonald, Caltex fuel card - Toby Ward, Alex day, sponsored by Reddrop's Foodworks, HouseSportspower - Sam Kidd, Buxton Hotel - boat Sales Lake Eildon, Eildon Bakery / Café, Hamish Dunsford, Shamrock Hotel - Jordan Outdoor Education Group, Alexandra Quality Meats, Yea Chinese Restaurant and Chris Rice. Walsh - Bailey Funerals, prizes won by Hamish SENIORS The Seniors made two changes and ran out Dunsford, Dawn Jack, Ray Steyger, Scott on a cool, chilly, misty day with the ground in Ferrier and Di King. The joker was not found excellent condition despite the recent rains. and the jackpot this week is worth $500, the bar Warburton was a great contest in the earlier is open and meals are available, everyone is - Ray Steyger match at Rebel Park and on their home deck, welcome. looked to reverse the result with two goals to one in the first quarter, adding another three goals to two in the second quarter to take an 11point lead into half time in a low scoring match. ● A very big thank you to the above award sponsors for their continued support of our The smaller ground meant more congested junior footballers and netballers in 2021. Next Sunday, the League has a general bye for the play, a lot of ball-ups kept the umpires working, middle weekend of the school holidays. On Sunday, July 11, the Rebels resume with a home game at Rebel Park hosting Broadford the Rebels managing to get clear to add three goals to two with the margin reduced to five in all games of football and netball. If anyone can assist with the canteen on home games during the season please speak to Melissa Crane and Shona Miljkovic to go on the roster. points at the final break. - Ray Steyger The final quarter finally opened up and the

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Locals succesful at Charlton ■ Charlton opened the week’s racing and local residents Joey Thompson (trainer) and Ryan Sanderson (driver) were successful with South Australian bred and owned 4Y0 Blissful HallClarenden Esprit gelding Clarendon Envoy in the 2100 metre O’Brien Transport Pace much to the delight of long time participant Claire Goble. Restrained to settle four back in the moving line from gate five with poleliner Aerodyne Guy leading, Clarenden Envoy after following Outside Fighter ahead of him forward in the final circuit finished brilliantly out wide to score by 1.1 metres from Outside Fighter, with Markleigh Caz another local third a half head away after trailing the pacemaker and using the sprint lane. The mile rate 2-01.

Long way out ■ Mitchell Park (Ballarat) trainer Kelvin Barker landed the Pridgeon Automotive Trotters Mobile over 2100 metres with ex-Kiwi and Queenslander You Really Got Me in a mile rate of 2-01.2. A 5Y0 Love You-Rondo gelding, You Really Got Me having his third start for the stable and third since December last year was trapped four wide from outside the front line before going forward with Chris Alford in the sulky to assume control from Do Ya Wanna Donna after travelling a short distance. Allowed to run, You Really Got Me had his rivals off the bit and chasing a long way out, scoring easily by 7.9 metres from Do Ya Wanna Donna which stuck on well. Ikara (four back the markers) used the sprint lane for third a half head away.

Trapped four wide ■ Camperdown part-owner/trainer Bruce McSween and the McSween family were victorious with smart GrinfromeartoearPrimanproper 4Y0 gelding Gotta Smudge in the Bruce The Plumber Pace over 2100 metres. Driven by Xavier O’Connor, Gotta Smudge after being trapped four wide from gate five went forward to arrest the lead away from polemarker Atego Shades and once at the head of affairs treated his rivals with contempt, greeting the judge by 10.3 metres in advance of Rebeccas Art along the sprint lane from three back the markers returning a mile rate of 1-57.5. Birchip trained Stylish Gem also used the sprint lane from four back to finish third 4.7 metres away.

Wide on turning ■ The 2100 metre Alabar Vicbred Platinum Maiden Pace saw Bendigo’s Rodney Lakey and partners successful aboard 4Y0 Betterthan-cheddar-All Mystique gelding Jong Ang who was having his first start for the Lakey stable. Restrained to the tail of the field from gate six as Bertls Grin led from gate three, Jong Ang was able to latch to the back of Caesarion ahead of him racing for the bell for a great ride home. Taken very wide on turning, Jong Ang rattled home to prevail by a head in a tricky finish from Beryls Grin which looked the winner all the way up the running, with Caesarion a meritorious third 1.2 metres away after covering so much extra ground in the final circuit. The mile rate 2-01.3.

10-event card ■ Central Victorian racing continued on Tuesday with Bendigo holding a 10-event card. ■ Cardigan based Allan McDonough attached to the Stewart/Tonkin stable landed the J & A Mazzetti Painting Pace over 1650 metres with ultra-consistent Western Terror-Suzy Albert filly Bonnie Belle. Trained and driven by Allan, Bonnie Belle after going forward from gate four to race exposed for the entire trip outside the speedy last start winner Shania Tee, proved much to strong and classy for her rivals. Dashing to the front on turning, Bonnie Belle held a margin to the wire, reaching the judge 3.1 metres clear of Dreamers Delight which followed the weakening leader, before moving to trail the winner into the straight. Shaq (one/two) was third 6.8 metres away.

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with Len Baker It was Bonnie Belle’s third success (9 placings) in 16 outings, returning a slick mile rate of 1-54.4. ■ Ross Creek (Ballarat) part-owner/trainer Katrina (Smiley) Fitzpatrick, the most excitable person on course whenever she has a runner, was victorious with her honest 5Y0 Andover Hall-Dreamweaver gelding Dream Over in the 2150 metre Bendigo Ski Boat Centre Trotters Handicap. With the state’s most travelled reinsman Michael Bellman in the sulky, Dream Over led throughout from the pole to gain the day by 3.1 metres over Allanon which trailed, with 10 metre equal backmarker Bro Creed running on late out wide from last after a bad beginning for third 1.8 metres back. The mile rate 2-05.6. Dream Over has won five races from 55 outings. ■ Shelbourne trainer Kate Hargreaves snared the Gold Central Victoria Pace over 1650 metres with former West Australian 5Y0 Western Terror-Elleker Rose mare Elleker Hanover . A winner of four races prior, the previous victory had been at Bunbury in November last year, Elleker Hanover driven by Alex Ashwood who holds a share enjoyed a cosy passage from the pole trailing the leader Happyaslarry next door and when taken away from the inside approaching the final bend, raced away on turning to record a 10.4 metre margin in a rate of 1-58.3 over Happyaslarry which fought on well. Silky Smooth Express which followed the pair was third 1.6 metres back despite being under pressure a long way from home.

Good performance ■ At Kilmore on Thursday, local reinsman Aussie Mifsud was successful aboard the Brent Lilley (Bolinda) trained 4Y0 Love You-Focus On Me entire Kyvalley Surfrider, taking the Hanson Cleaning Services Trotters Mobile over 2180 metres. In what was a good performance Kyvalley Surfrider (gate two) ran home strongly three wide from three back in the moving line last lap to be outside the leader Roi Du Soliel (gate four) on the home turn and finished best to prevail by an easy 7.1 metre margin over the pacemaker who was first up since last December, with Bacardi Bindy (three back the markers last lap) getting her second wind on straightening to finish third 3.4 metres back. The mile rate 2-04.6. ■ Lilley was to make it two for the night when Muscle Mass-U Dream colt Kyvalley Heist (gate five) led for the majority of the 2180 metre trip in the Momentum Gaming 3Y0 Trotters Mobile. Taking over from Jessicas Story (gate two) shortly after the start, Kyvalley Heist (Chris Alford) toyed with his rivals, running out a 17.5 metre victor over stablemate Here Comes Kyvalley along the sprint lane from three back the markers in a mile rate of 2-07.8. Aldebaran Yahtzee was third a neck away following a bad beginning from outside the front line before going forward to race exposed. ■ Echuca’s Susan Hunter snared the rich ($10,000) Aldebaran Park Vicbred Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2180 metres with Partytime, a 5Y0 gelded son of Majestic Son and Dizzyinterest raced by her and husband Shane Gloury. Driven by Bendigo freelance Rod Lakey,

■ Partytime began with great zest from outside the front line to lead at the post on the first occasion and allowed to bowl, ran his rivals ragged, scoring by 21.3 metres in advance of Orlandos Gift (four back the markers – three wide last lap) returning a mile rate of 2-05.9. Leotardandlace (three back the markers) was third a metre back. ■ The second division of the Aldebaran Park Vicbred Platinum Maiden Trotters Mobile saw Warrnambool trainer Justin Heenan join forces with Chris Alford to lead throughout from gate five in a rate of 2-08.6 with 5Y0 Bacardi LindyPalkia gelding Loose Cash. Always in control and looking the winner a long way out, Loose Cash had 9.9 metres up his sleeve on reaching the wire from Bacardi Chic (one/one – three wide last lap) and Aldebaran Phoebe which ran home late from the tail to be third 8.5 metres away. ■ Riddell trainer/driver Chris Lang’s extra special Muscle Hill-Nitengale Stride colt Courage Stride treated his rivals with contempt in the 2180 metre TAB Long May We Play 2Y0 Mobile Pace, leading all of the way from gate three to record a not pushed out 4.5 metre victory from Alfie Always which trailed, with Outside Wire (three back the markers last lap) third 8.3 metres back. The mile rate 2-07.2. ■ Long Forest pair Maree and John Caldow landed the 2180 metre C&M Build Group Pace with consistent 4Y0 Bettors Delight-Miss Moonlite entire Moonlite Drive in a rate of 200.5. Settling four back in the moving line from gate three on the second line, Moonlite Drive raced three wide solo in the last lap before dashing away on turning to prevail by 2.6 metres from Major Mal which followed him home. Rueslan was third a half neck away after going forward to race exposed mid-race. ■ Drysdale trainer Ash Wharton who has enjoyed a fruitful season landed the MC Labour Vicbred Pace over 2180 metres with former Queenslander Crime Boss a 7Y0 gelded son of Mister Big and Out Of Sight who started his career off in Victoria. With Greg Sugars in the sulky, Crime Boss began fast from gate three to lead throughout, accounting for Saint Win which trailed him from inside the second line before easing three wide on the final bend. Major Comment (one/one) used the sprint lane for third. The margins 2.1 metres by a head in 2-02.3. ■ Bacchus Marsh owner/trainer Denis Greive has done a great job with 8Y0 Safari-Eyesign mare Rose Cooper who chalked up her seventh success at start number 91 by taking the 1690 metre Carlton & United Breweries Pace. Driven by Greg Sugars, Rose Cooper led all of the way from gate five to defeat a most unlucky Top Gun Tilly along the sprint lane from three pegs who was held up virtually all the way up the running to go down by 1.4 metres, with Tinka Terror (one/two – three wide last lap) third 1.2 metres away. The mile rate 2-01.7. ■ Lemnos trainer Russell Jack and stable reinsman Leigh Sutton have been having a ball in recent weeks and added another winner to their list when Somebeachsomewhere-Summa Of Dreams colt Spring In His Step led throughout from gate three in the Jet Roofing 3Y0 Vicbred Pace over 2180 metres. Relishing the task, Spring In His Step kept on giving to score by a half neck from Captain Bellasario (one/two – three wide last lap) which joined him on the home turn. My Golden Eagle which trailed the winner was third 27.1 metres away. The mile rate 2-00.7.

Even tempo ■ A neat program was held at Stawell on Friday and Lara trainer Robin Leonard was victorious with 9Y0 Somebeachsomewhere-Panoramic Lady gelding Lexus On The Beach who registered his first success and 25th overall since winning at Redcliffe (Q’land) in November 2019. Driven by Olivia Weidenbach, Lexus On The Beach from gate two settled four back along the markers after the raging hot favourite Ample Power had crossed Image Of Starzzz on the first turn. In a even tempo, Lexus On The Beach was able to come away from the inside racing for

Sulky Snippets This Week ■ Wednesday – Shepparton, Thursday – Ballarat, Friday – Mildura/Melton, Saturday – Bendigo, Sunday – Charlton, Monday – Yarra Valley, Tuesday – Terang. the bell to join the pacemaker for the final circuit. Applying pressure approaching the home turn, Lexus On The Beach outstayed his rivals to score by 1.3 metres from Timely Sovereign (one/one last lap) from the tail, with Ample Power a disappointing third 4.2 metres back. The mile rate 2-07.4. ■ Armstrong trainer Leroy O’Brien combined with Kerryn Manning to land the Carey Covers 2Y0 Maiden Pace over 1785 metres with a nice A Rocknroll Dance-Missy Elliot filly by the name of Im Princess Bella. Beginning swiftly from gate four, Im Princess Bella was untroubled to lead throughout, accounting for the red hot favourite Our Little Jet (gate two) which raced exposed by 14.4 metres in 1-57.5. Polemarker Ourbeachbabe was third 1.2 metres away after following the winner. ■ Bacchus Marsh trainer Philip Chircop’s ever reliable 3Y0 Skyvalley-Poet Laureate gelding Tennerson defeated his older rivals in the 2180 metre James McLeod Memorial Trotters Handicap. Raced in partnership with loyal stable client Steve Carter and Jason Fenech, Tennerson driven by Greg Sugars stepped cleanly from barrier five to trail the leader and last start winner Dream Over before striding clear at the post with two laps to travel when Dream Over unusually went off stride putting himself out of business. With Sugars electing to take a trail on the free running Christmas Babe shortly after, Tennerson again was poised with the run of the race. Using the sprint lane, Tennerson raced to a narrow lead halfway up the running to prevail by 1.3 metres from the pacemaker, with My Mate Yankee (one/two – three wide last lap) third 4.2 metres away. The mile rate 2-07.4. ■ Greg Sugars was to bring up a double after taking the Judith McGrath Memorial Pace over 1785 metres aboard the James Warnock (Lara) trained Western Terror-Kano Star 5Y0 gelding Caledonian Terra in rate of 1-59.5. Settling three back in the moving line from gate two, Caledonian Terra after going forward three wide solo in the final circuit sustained the run to blouse the leader Wanted Lady by a half neck, with Wyattflynn a half neck away third after following the winner home. - Len Baker

Theatre Extra Moments In Time ■ Moments in Time, the award-winning magic show created and performed by magician Josh Staley is being presented during the Melbourne Magic Festival from July 6-10 at 8.00pm at The Close-Up Gallery in Swanston St., Melbourne. This is the first performance of Moments in Time in over two years. High-energy magic is showcased using storytelling, sleight of hand and showmanship. Dates: July 6 - 10 at 8.00pm Cost: $20-$29 Venue: The Close Up Gallery – Arrow Hub, 488 Swanston St, Melbourne Tickets: https://melbournemagicfestival. com/shows/moments-in-time/ - Cheryl Threadgold

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Local Theatre Shows Please note: It is advisable to check dates and times before booking or attending these productions, due to unpredictability of pandemic restrictions. ■ Geelong Repertory Theatre Company: Tuesdays with Morrie (by J. Hatcher and M. Albom) Until July 10 at the Woodbin Theatre, Coronation St., West Geelong. Director: Greg Shawcross. Bookings: 1300 2512100 (Geelong Arts Centre). ■ LilydaleAthenaeum Theatre Company: This Way Up (by Elizabeth Coleman) Until July 10 at 39-41 Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Bob Bramble. Bookings: www.lilydale atc.com ■ Malvern Theatre Company: The Witness for the Prosecution (by Agatha Christie) Until July 10 at 29a Burke Rd., East Malvern. Director: Peter Newling. Bookings: www.malverntheatre.com.au or 1300 131 552 ■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: Love/ Sick (by John Cariani) until July 3 at Warrandyte Mechanics Institute Hall, Yarra St., Warrandyte. Co-Directors: David Tynan and Lisa MacGibbon. Bookings: https:// w w w. t r y b o o k i n g . c o m / e v e n t s / landing?eid=732374 ■ Have You Seen It? Productions and Avid Theatre: 12 Angry Men (originally written by Reginald Rose) Until July 3 at 8.00pm at Stageworx Theatre, 3/21 Stud Road, Bayswater (near Mountain Highway). Director: Trish Carr. Tickets: Full $27 Concession $24. (Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes including interval). Bookings: www.trybooking.com/ BPTSV or 9729 8368. ■ Brighton Theatre Company: The Architect (by Aidan Fennessy) July 23 until August 7 at Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Carpenter St., Brighton. Director: Deborah Fabbro. Bookings: 0493 069 479 www.brightontheatre.com.au ■ Eltham Little Theatre: Peter Pan Jr. Until July 10 at Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Carol Owen. Bookings: www.elthamlittletheatre. org.au ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Three Little Words (by Joanna Murray Smith) July 23 - August 7 at Heidelberg Theatre, 63 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Tim Scott. www.htc.org.au ■ The 1812 Theatre: And Then There Were None (by Agatha Christie) July 1 - 25 at The 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: John Mills. Bookings: www.1812theatre.com.au ■ Peridot Theatre: One Act Play Season July 7-11 at the Unicorn Theatre, Mt Waverley Secondary College, Lechte Rd., Mt Waverley. Catfish Jumping by Greg Roberts, directed by Anna Ruth Laird; Cycle written and directed by Natalie Burns; Anna by Lamplight by Alison Knight, directed by Jane Carter. Bookings: 0429 115 334 or www.peridot.com.au ■ Diamond Valley Singers: The Addams Family July 9 - 17 at Warrandyte High School, Theatre, Alexander Rd., Warrandyte. Bookings: www.dvsingers.org ■ Encore Theatre: Vigil (by Morris Panych) July 9 - 24 at the Clayton Theatrette, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: David Collins. Tickets: $25/$23/$21 Group Bookings of 10+. Bookings: 1300 739 099 or www.encore theatre.com.au ■ Playhouse Players Inc: Around the World in 80 Days (by Jules Verne, adapted for stage by Mark Brown) July 14 - 24 at 7.30pm with 2.30pm matinee on Saturdays at the Rentoul Theatre, 16 Livingstone Close, Burwood. Director: Graeme McCoubrie. Tickets: $25/ $28. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/ BQIMV Fu ■ MLOC Productions: Keeping UpAppearances (by Roy Clarke) July 21 - 25 at Kingston City Hall, Moorabbin. Directors: Jane Court, Dean Mitrousis. Cabaret style. Refreshments available for purchase at venue only. Bookings: www.mloc.org.au ■ Frankston Theatre Group: Bloody Murder (by Agatha Christie) July 30 - August 8 at the Mount Eliza Community Hall, 80-100 Canadian Bay Road, Mt Eliza. Director: Neil Barnett. Cabaret seating (BYO refreshments). Bookings: https://www.trybooking. com/events/landing?eid=705248 - Cheryl Threadgold

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Observations The Parlour

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ONE ACT PLAYS ■ Peridot Theatre presents their annual One Act Play Season from July 7-11 at the Unicorn Theatre, Mt Waverley Secondary College, Lechte Rd., Mt Waverley. Three One Act Plays presented by arrangement with the authors include: ■ Catfish Jumping by Greg Roberts, directed by Anna Ruth Laird. A ‘whodunit’ with a twist and two detectives have their work cut out in this murder mystery. Is it the fact they missed a clue? Is it the fact they don’t have a clue? Everyone is a suspect … including the catfish. ■ Cycle, written and directed by Natalie Burns. The laundromat is a sanctuary, an escape from the outside world, a welcomed mundane. It’s a place to disconnect from daily life when focusing on the hum of the wash and the tumble of the dry. Until a stranger enters that safe haven … and begins to ask questions … and takes it upon themselves to break the ‘cycle’. ■ Anna by Lamplight, written by Alison Knight, directed by Jane Carter. Set in Berlin, November 1938, two days after Kristallnacht. A dangerous time to be a Jew. But who presents the greater danger to Anna: the Nazis or her abusive husband Max? And who is the stranger in black, lurking under the lamplight? A life member of Peridot Theatre, playwright Alison Knight has served on the Board of Management for 12 years, including President for six of those years, and stepped down from this role at the company's Annual General Meeting last month to devote more time to her writing and other projects.

● Alison Knight One Act Plays Performance Details: July 7 10 at 8pm. July 11 at 2.15pm. Venue: Unicorn Theatre, Mt Waverley Secondary College, Lechte Rd., Mt Waverley Bookings: www.peridot.com.au/book-ashow or email: tickets@peridot.com.au or call 0429 115 334. - Cheryl Threadgold

New dates for King Lear in Melbourne ■ Melbourne Shakespeare Company presents a remounted production of King Lear, starring Evelyn Krape and directed by Ayesha Gibson, at fortyfivedownstairs, from July 20-August 1. Melbourne Shakespeare Company's production of King Lear is promoted as 'a raw and relevant exploration of one of the greatest tragedies of all time.' Performance Details: July 20-August 1 at 7.30pm; (5pm Sundays) No performance on Monday. Opening Night: Wednesday July 21. Venue: fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. Duration: 90 minutes, no interval. Bookings: www.fortyfivedownstairs.com

The Door In Question ■ Shortcut Creative presents a new psychological cross-reality adventure - The Door in Question - a multi-sensory virtual reality immersive theatre production from August 4 - 8 at the MC Showroom, Prahran. Audience members will be placed at the centre of an illusory world that calls into question the very nature of their own perception.They will put on a Virtual-Reality headset and talk to AI to enter the experience. The narrative of this experience aims to destigmatise the often taboo subject of living with mental illness. Education via the experience is becoming part of the VR community and The Door In Question is using VR for change. The show was developed in conjunction with UNSW, RMIT, Australian Council of the Arts, Creative Victoria, City of Melbourne and City of Stonnington, and is about dismantling and understanding mental illness through exciting new cross reality technologies. The show is limited as only four people can join the narrative at one time. Date: August 4 - 8 Location: MC Showroom, L1/48 Clifton St, Prahran Tickets: https://www.themcshowroom.com/ whatson/the-door-in-question - Cheryl Threadgold

● Melanie Hillman ■ Melbourne chamber music group The Parlour has a fascinating publicity line - if you really want to know what a composer was like, ask his landlord, his housekeeper or his ex-wife. In the usual format of a hybrid performance of song, recital and semi-staged play, The Parlour is staging Fantastique! The Life and Loves of Hector Berlioz, with actor Melanie Hillman portraying Berlioz's opera singer second wife, Marie Recio. As The Parlour takes you through Berlioz's life, as seen by Marie, singers mezzo-soprano Karen van Spall and baritone Adam Miller will perform songs by Berlioz, accompanied at the piano by Coady Green. The show is happening at forty-five downstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, on Tuesday July 13 and Wednesday July 14 at 7.30 pm. There is a live streamed performance on July 14 - Bastille Day. It's a wealth of classical performances all week at forty-five downstairs. Thursday and Friday, July 15-16 features Duo Ecclettico, pianist Coady Green and saxophonist Justin Kenealy with a program of contemporary Australian composers. The duo will be performing Jane Hammond's Songs from The Box and Swamp, and Ross Edwards's Full Moon Dances. To conclude this mini-festival, on Saturday- Sunday, July, 17-18, there will be a special concert entitled Two Pianos, Eight Hands, featuring pianists Tristan Lee, Gina Gataveckaite, Christopher Smith and Coady Green, in a virtuosic program for four pianists on two grand pianos. The works to be performed include those by Liszt, Tchaikovsky, Glazunov, SaintSaëns and a Tchaikovsky fourth symphony piano transcription. Flinders Lane will come alive with these midwinter musical delights - for more information and for bookings, visit www.fortyfivedownstiars.com or call 9662 9966. For information on future events from The Parlour, visit www.parlourmusic.com. au - Julie Houghton

Auditions

● Tamarah Scott in The Door in Question.

■ CLOC Musical Theatre: Jersey Boys July 2 - 7 at the CLOC Rehearsal Venue, 32 Dane Rd., Moorabbin. Director: Richard Perdriau; Choreographer: Kirra Sibbel; Musical Director: Malcom Huddle. Enquiries and audition bookings: 1300 362 547 or email: auditions@cloc.org.au. ■ Peridot Theatre: Hypnosis (by David Tristram) July 11 at 7.00pm at the Unicorn Theatre, Mt Waverley Secondary College, Lechte Rd., Mt Waverley. Director: Pip Le Blond. Enquiries and audition bookings: pipleblond@gmail. com or 0400 350 792. ■ The 1812 Theatre: The Shoe-Horn Sonata (by John Mistro) August 8 at 7.00pm at The 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Andrew Ferguson. Enquiries: www.1812theatre.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

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What’s On Blankë Pøp ■ Blankë Pøp, the colourful and queer cabarave, is taking up residency in Melbourne Fringe’s Common Rooms at the Trades Hall, Carlton. This mash of rave, circus and cabaret is coming to The Common Rooms for a threemonth residency of amazing music and incredible performance art. With a diverse line-up of performers who delight and wonder with their personal take on extended performance art pieces, the acts are immersed and integrated into the discohouse provided by Melbourne queer deejays. Blankë Pøp’s music is wide-ranging but always centred around feel good, hands in the air, house music Each party brings something new to their neon garden, an evolving signature immersive artwork. Blankë Pøp is a fully inclusive space for all genders and sexualities. “Built upon the foundations of what made cabaret so popular in its early years, variety performance, adult entertainment and the underground allure, Blankë Pøp is the cabaret of the 21st century." says Producer Timothy Christopher Ryan. Venue: Common Rooms, Trades Hall, Cnr Lygon and Victoria Sts, Carlton Dates: July 10, August 14 and September 11. Times: 9pm - 3am - Cheryl Threadgold

The Lighthouse ■ Children's theatre company Patch Theatre is set to illuminate Arts Centre Melbourne’s State Theatre stage from July 6–10 and July 16-17 with their award-winning light and sound wonderland, The Lighthouse. Part installation, part scientific quest, part rave; The Lighthouse is an immersive performance beckoning young people and adults to explore the endless wonders of that fundamental force of nature: light. Through its innovative use of light, sound, perspective and reflection; the promenade performance encourages audiences to engage and experiment at every turn. As they are guided through a series of interactive and interconnected rooms, audiences embark on a journey to discover light’s properties. While some spaces are filled with intimate vignettes, other rooms are bursting with grand lighting marvels. “It’s been a pleasure to have co-commissioned The Lighthouse,” said Mary Harvey, Arts Centre Melbourne Creative Producer, Families and Children. “When I first experienced the show my jaw dropped as I wandered through each beautifully crafted room – each one presents adventure, magic and discovery. “ I have no doubt our audiences will remember this immersive experience and realise the beauty of light for a very, very long time.” The Lighthouse premiered at the 2020 Adelaide Festival to audience and critical acclaim, winning the 2020 Ruby Award for Best Work or Event within a Festival. “This work is my love letter to light, it’s a symphony of light,” said Geoff Cobham, Patch Theatre Artistic Director. Event Date: July 6-19 and 16 -17 Time: 9.30am - 6pm. New session every 20 minutes Session Duration: 60 minutes Venue: State Theatre Stage, Arts Centre Melbourne. For more information visit artscentremelbourne.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Shwobiz Briefs ■ The Taste of Ireland show last Friday (June 25) at The Palms at Crown Melbourne was postponed to 2022. It is planned that the July Regional Victoria event is still going ahead. ■ Cassandra Morgan has relocated to Melbourne to start as a Breaking News Reporter at The Age. Cassandra previously worked at The Canberra Times as a Health Reporter and Court Reporter.

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Trail Towns on TV

● Paul can der Ploeg and Dieter Kahsnitz ■ Trail Towns is a show for the whole family, cover. Bike holidays are more popular than ever as towns and regions are building bike parks, as cliché as it sounds. If you love going on holiday with the kids and rail trails and opening new cafes, breweries, wineries and so much more! We wanted to help your bikes you will love this show. On SBS it is a must view for all who love everyone discover news places to holiday.” After decades of adventuring on bikes, Deetz adventure, fun, and our country. It is made for everyone who loves to ride, find out new and and Vandy wanted to share their passion with the people and encourage everyone to explore beautiful places to visit for a bike holiday. Trail Towns is the brainchild of the hosts: some of the world’s best cycling, right in Ausworld champion mountain biker Paul van der tralia. Trail Towns combines their expert knowlPloeg (Vandy) and avid cyclist, Dieter Kahsnitz edge to bring viewers a truly inspiring guide on (Deetz). Three shows in – the six-part first series has how and where to holiday with your pushbike. On air dates: been warmly received by viewers, the show ■ Saturday, June 26 – Trail Towns S1 Ep 4 combines cycling and travel, inspiring AustraVictoria's Ride High Country. 4pm. Councils/ lians to explore their own backyard and the paths Supported by - Wangaratta, Alpine Shire less travelled both by foot and two wheels. ■ Saturday, July 3 – no ep due to Cycling Giro The two heroes of Trail Towns apart from D’Italia Highlights 4pm Vandy and Deetz are the local personalities of ■ Saturday, July 10 – no ep due to Cycling each community as they travel around, engag- Giro D’Italia Highlights 4pm ing them as tour guides. ■ Saturday, July 17 – Trail Towns S1 Ep 5 Deetz and Vandy unlock and share valuable The Goldfields Region of Victoria 4pm (AEST) knowledge and tips on the best places to eat, Councils/Supported by - City of Bendigo, drink, stay and play in each episode. Macedon Ranges, Goldfields Track “When we created Trail Towns, we wanted ■ Saturday, July 24 – Trail Towns S1 Ep 6 to shine a light on the local communities and Murrumbidgee to the Mountains, New South encourage viewers to choose these regions for Wales to Victoria . 4pm. Councils/Supported by their next holiday, “says Deetz, Executive Pro- - City of Wagga Wagga, Snowy Valleys, Towong ducer, and host of Trail Towns. Shire Vandy said: “There are many stories to un- Di Rolle

Three Summers

■ A new arrival in Melbourne, the drama/comedy movie Three Summers transports cinemagoers to tropical Brazil, using English subtitles. Co-written by Iana Cossoy Paro and Sandra Kogut, Three Summers takes place over three contrasting Christmases between 2015 and 2017. Disparity between Brazilian social classes is evident as we share the lives of optimistic, resourceful housekeeper Madá (Regina Casé) and staff when serving and negotiating with their wealthy employers in a luxurious condominium. Corruption and Brazil's real-life Operation Car Wash, resulting in hundreds of arrests in 2014, also feature. Police arrive with a search warrant, and Madá's rich employers Edgar (Otávio Müller) and Marta (Gisele Fróes) disappear, implicated in a corruption and money laundering scandal. This upperclass downfall leaves Madá and her fellow staff without wages, but in a charming twist, Kogut and Paro empower these underdog characters with strength and determined resourcefulness to emerge as the winners. Deft direction by Sandra Kogut sustains visual interest, but sudden cuts between scenes seem disjointed and the pace drags at times. References throughout the movie to modernday technology entrenches Three Summers as a

movie for its time. Both social classes use mobile phones and Skype, the internet, security cameras, videos, emails, voice mail, Instagram and Facebook are all included. Even Edgar's elderly father Lira (Rogerio Froés) living in the guest room, talks of editing photographs in a modern camera. A special treat in this movie is the skilled, standout performance from Brazilian actor Regina Casé as irrepressible Madá, who eventually reveals the heartbreaking story behind her joyful persona. Although not recognising comedic aspects of this drama/comedy, I found the narrative, colourful characters and glimpses of life in contemporary Brazil offer an enlightening experience. Three Summers pays tribute to the strength and resilience of those deemed to be lower class, and opens a window into the lavish lifestyles of upper class Brazilians. The movie also proves that regardless of class, life can change dramatically when things go wrong. Duration: 94 minutes Now screening at Cinema Nova Carlton and Classic Cinema, Elsternwick - Cheryl Threadgold

What’s On Them ■ Arts Centre Melbourne in partnership with Critical Stages Touring present Them by Samah Sabawi and directed by Bagryana Popov in the Fairfax Studio from July 28 31. Based on real life stories of people displaced by conflict, Them follows one young family as they face the decision whether to flee their war-torn city. Omar, Leila and their young child are counting down the days. Their friends enjoy fantasies of escape and the arrival of Omar’s sister brings a real chance to get out – but at what cost? Developed in consultation with people living in conflict zones and displaced by war, the play was first supported by Melbourne Theatre Company before enjoying a sell-out extended season at La Mama Theatre. “Them is a tragicomedy about love, honour and sacrifice in times of violence and war. It follows the lives of five young people and explores the impossible decisions they have to make in the days before a refugee boat sails from their shores to Europe,” says Samah Sabawi. “I wrote the first draft for this play in a hotel room in Finland 2015. At the time, there were protests in the streets of Helsinki by members of the far right - who took the opportunity of marking Finland’s national day to demand tighter immigration measures against what they viewed as the wave of invasion of asylum seekers into their country.” Seeking refuge and coming to terms with the effects of displacement is a subject deeply relavent to Sabawi as the award-winning Palestinian playwright and her family were exiled in the aftermath of the Six Day War in 1967. Her experience connects her with the rest of the cast who hail from a range of countries that have been affected by political turmoil. The ensemble features Osamah Sami, Taj Aldeeb, Mehran Tajbakhsh, Claudia Greenstone, Nahed Elrayes and Adeeb Razzouk. “I sat down and started imagining what life would have been like for the asylum seekers before they boarded the boats. “I was already familiar with the impact of war on ordinary people, especially on women and children in Palestine and in Syria, but when I started writing, my characters refused to be bound to a specific region," said Sabawi. Performance Season: July 28 - 31 Venue: Fairfax Studio, Arts Centre Melbourne, Southbank. Bookings: artscentremelbourne.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Media Flashes ■ Network 10 and WIN Corporation have signed a five-year affiliation agreement, which will see Network 10 supply its content to WIN's Northern NSW television licence area. Metropolitan free-to-air content from Network 10's channels, 10, 10 Bold and 10 Peach, will be broadcast to Northern NSW. ■ Veteran weatherman Mike Bailey has died, aged 71. Mike started his journalism career at the ABC, joining as a cadet iournalist in 1968. He went on to work at the broadcaster's current affairs show, The National. ■ Mikkayla Mossop will finish up as a Producer of 3AW's Breakfast show on July 2. She will start a new role as a Senior Media Advisor for the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Mikkayla joined 3AW in 2017, after working in a variety of roles for ACE Radio, including Executive Producer, Breakfast Announcer and Digital Content Coordinator. ■ Kara Irving has commenced a new role as the Herald Sun's food writer and restaurant critic. ■ Joe Wilkie has finished up as a reporter at WIN News Shepparton and started as an Account Executive at NWR Communications. Before joining WIN News Shepparton in November 2019, Joe was a freelance journalist at Shepparton News and worked as a Freelance Communications Officer for the Berrigan Shire Council. ■ Scott Gamble has been promoted to Head of Social Media at the ABC. - Telum Australia

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Get out of prison

■ Kommotion was a fast-paced teenage Top 40 pop show that started back in August 1964 hosted by 3UZ disc jockey Ken Sparkes. The cast included Ian 'Molly' Meldrum, Chantal Cantouri, Grant Rule, Tony Healey, Denise Drysdale, David Bland, Alex Rappel, Jillian Fitzgerald and many more. It was the forerunner to Uptight hosted by Ross D. Wyllie and Happening 70, all on ATV-0 out at Nunawading.

Less likely to get virus ■ Vegetarians are missing out on more than just meat and it's a good thing. Researchers have revealed a link between diet and COVID-19 which showed plant-based eaters were 73 per cent less likely to come down with the virus compared to those who include animals in their diet. Meanwhile, pescatarians, whose primary protein source is fish, were at a 59 per cent lower risk. The new study, published in The BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health, based these findings on a self-reported questionnaire submitted by a total of 2884 individuals, all healthcare workers, from six European countries, 568 of which had had confirmed cases of the coronavirus during the previous year. Among those cases, 138 said they suffered moderate to severe symptoms, while the remaining 430 experienced mild effects of the respiratory illness.

● Getting together at the Marquee Entertainment lunch at the Emerald Hotel in South Melbourne were Alan Johnson, Ramada West Hollywood CEO, with two of the original cast, Tony Healey and Grant Rule.

Black Lives Matter pays

Block your ex

■ Ever embarrassingly come across a colleague or, gulp, an ex on Tinder and think to yourself while shaking your head: "Did that really just happen?" This week, the popular dating app is fixing that. Tinder is introducing a new feature called Block Contacts that will allow users to avoid awkward encounters with exes, cousins, bosses or just about anyone they would rather not see or be seen by. The new feature will allow users to block any or all of their phone contacts within the app. "We may not be able to save you from awkward run-ins at the coffee shop, but we are giving you more control over your experience on Tinder," said Bernadette Morgan, the company's group product manager for trust and safety. "We're rolling out Block Contacts as an additional resource, empowering members with peace of mind by helping create a worry-free space for them to spark new connections.”

GavinWood

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Passengers too fat

■ Passengers keep getting bigger. Now airlines must account more accurately for that. The Federal Aviation Administration is requiring updates to passenger and baggage weight estimates that airlines use to keep each flight within airplane safety limits. Each US airline had to submit a plan by June 12 explaining which average weights for passengers and baggage they'll use, down to phones and clothing, and how they estimated those weights. The FAA must approve each airline's plan. Airline officials say the weight estimates used for passengers and baggage are going up between 5 per cent and 10 per cent. That will affect some flights, possibly requiring that more passengers get bumped or more baggage left behind. Impact is likelier on unusually hot days and in cities higher above sea level, when the weight an airplane can safely carry is reduced because wings won't generate as much lift. Flights into stiff headwinds that require more fuel also may face more weight issues.

Set your sights for 2022

■ If you are considering coming over for a holiday to see the stars later on in 2022, then I have got a special deal for you. We would love to see you at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, 8585 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood. I have secured a terrific holiday deal for readers of the Melbourne Observer and The Local Paper. Please mention 'Melbourne Observer' when you book to receive the 'Special Rate of the Day' for your advance bookings. Please contact: Jennifer at info@ramadaweho.com Happy Holidays, Gavin Wood

■ Over the past 18 months, 29 prisoners have escaped from federal lockups across the US. and nearly half still have not been caught. At some of the institutions, doors are left unlocked, security cameras are broken and officials sometimes don't notice an inmate is missing for hours. At one Texas lockup, security is so lax that local law enforcement officials privately joke about its seemingly "open-door policy." Prisoners have broken out at lockups in nearly every region of the country. Twelve of the inmates who escaped in 2020 from prisons in Florida, California, Louisiana, Texas, and Colorado remain at large. Two others who escaped since January this year have also not yet been caught. Their crimes include racketeering, wire fraud, bank robbery, possession of methamphetamine, and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and other drugs.

● Denise Drysdale

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■ Dissident members of the original 10 Black Lives Matter chapters are demanding more accountability and transparency from the BLM Global Network in the wake of revelations about co-founder Patrisse Cullors' lavish spending. Cullors announced she would resign from her post as executive director of the organisation in late May, amid controversy over the group's finances. She's been in the spotlight for lavish spending on real estate., including a $1.4 million LA home she encircled with a $35,000 electric fence. BLM10Plus, comprised of the original 10 Black Lives Matter chapters and some of BLM's newer chapters, repeated calls Friday for the BLM Global Network's leadership, to open the books about the structure of the sprawling organisation. In a statement, it said the public should know about how many chapters there are, how the various legal entities under the Global Network are related to each other, the salaries of staff members and the founders, deals with contractors and more. "The little we do know, has come from persistent requests for transparency over the years," said the statement, which is titled, "Tell No Lies." It described tangled negotiations involving where official chapters were located and which ones got funding.

Drinking too much ■ Americans tend to drink in more dysfunctional ways than people in other societies, only to become judgmental about nearly any drinking at all. Again, and again, an era of overindulgence begets an era of renunciation: Binge, abstain. Binge, abstain. Right now, we are lurching into another of our periodic crises over drinking, and both tendencies are on display at once. Since the turn of the millennium, alcohol consumption has risen steadily, in a reversal of its long decline throughout the 1980s and 90s. Before the pandemic, some aspects of this shift seemed sort of fun, as long as you didn't think about them too hard. In the 20th century, you might have been able to buy wine at the supermarket, but you couldn't drink it in the supermarket. Now some grocery stores have wine bars, beer on tap, signs inviting you to "shop 'n' sip," and carts with cup holders. Even before COVID-19 arrived on our shores, the consequences of all this were catching up with us. From 1999 to 2017, the number of alcohol-related deaths in the US. doubled, to more than 70,000 a year, making alcohol one of the leading drivers of the decline in American life expectancy. These numbers are likely to get worse: During the pandemic, frequency of drinking rose, as did sales of hard liquor. By this February, nearly a quarter of Americans said they'd drunk more over the past year as a means of coping with stress. Explaining these trends is hard; they defy so many recent expectations. Not long ago, Millennials were touted as the driest generation they didn't drink much as teenagers, they were "sober curious," they were so admirably focused on being well and yet here they are day-drinking White Claw and dying of cirrhosis at record rates. Nor does any of this appear to be an inevitable response to 21st-century life: Other countries with deeply entrenched drinking problems, among them Britain and Russia, have seen alcohol use drop in recent years.

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Magazine ■ Ethel Merman made her debut on Broadway in the stage musical Girl Crazy in 1930 at the age of 22. She never had a singing lesson in her life, never had a major hit song and although Ethel made several films, she was not regarded as a major film star – so why was Ethel Merman so popular? I guess it was because she had star quality and was a showbusiness ‘legend’ in every sense of the word. Ethel Agnes Zimmermann was born in Astoria, Queens in New York City in 1908. After graduating from High School, Ethel worked as a stenographer and then started singing in New York nightclubs. In 1924 she changed her name to Ethel Merman. At this time she met Jimmy Durante and they became lifelong friends. During a season at The Palace in 1930 Ethel was invited to audition for the role of Kate Fothergill in the new George and Ira Gershwin musical Girl Crazy. She got the role and this was a turning point in her career. Ethel got standing ovations when she sang the song I Got Rhythm holding a high C note for 16 bars. Ethel Merman was signed to a film contract with Warner Brothers Studios and her first onscreen appearance was in Follow The Leader playing opposite Ed Wynn and Ginger Rogers. Her film roles improved over the years and she made We’re Not Dressing (with Bing

Whatever Happened To ... Ethel Merman By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM Crosby), Kid Millions (with Eddie Cantor) and Alexander’s Ragtime Band (with Tyrone Power). In 1946 she played Annie Oakley in the stage musical Annie Get Your Gun which ran for 1147 performances at The Imperial Theatre on Broadway. Ethel was not cast in the film version and when Judy Garland dropped out due to illness Betty Hutton was cast in the role of Annie Oakley. In 1950 Ethel played the lead role in Call Me Madam on Broadway and won the Tony award for her performance. This time she was cast in the film version playing opposite Donald O’Connor, Vera Allen and George Sanders. In 1954 she starred in one of my favourite films There’s No Business Like

● Ethel Merman Showbusiness and her co stars included Donald O’Connor, Dan Dailey, Mitzi Gaynor and Marilyn Monroe. Ethel continued to dominate Broadway and created the role of Mama Rose in Gypsy in 1959. A friend of mine slipped into a matinee of Gypsy and sat in the end seat in the back row ofthe theatre. As the lights dimmed he was vaguely aware of this woman in the darkness standing beside him in the isle.

Then the marvellous Miss Merman let go at the top of her voice with “Sing out Louise!” and my friend nearly went through the roof. I thought Ethel was wonderful in the film It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World as the “mother from hell.” Dorothy Provine, who played her daughter in the film, once told me that she was a “formidable lady.” In the early 1960s Ethel came to Australia to do television work and performed at venues such as Chequers Nightclub in Sydney. Ethel was married four times and had two children. Her marriage to Ernest Borgnine in 1964 lasted for a month and in her autobiography Ethel devoted a chapter to the marriage in the form of a blank page. Her final on-screen performance was in the comedy Flying High in 1980. Ethel Merman passed away on the February 15, 1984. She had the nickname of ‘leather lungs’ but there is no doubt that Ethel Merman was a marvellous singer and a true showbusiness legend – sadly missed. 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

Watercolours by Phillip, Alexandra

Watercolour: Phillip Edwards and Alexandra Sasse Watercolour; the medium of the amateur, the traveller and the British, is reinvented in contemporary landscape through the work of Phillip Edwards and Alexandra Sasse. Bringing together the motifs of suburbia and state forest, this exhibition contrasts the urban landscapes of Sasse with the natural world of Edwards. Winner of the Trustee Watercolour Prize at the Wynne LandscapeAward 2018. Phillip Edwards presents haunting, ethereal images that echo the sentiment of early Australian landscape artists who infused a sense of melancholy with the sublime contrast; Alexandra Sasse's suburban motifs find poetry in the pragmatic-built environment. Sasse is a recent finalist in two of Australia's most prestigious landscapes awards, the John Leslie Art Prize and the Lloyd Rees Art Prize. Exhibition opens July 1 and closes July 12. Alexandra Sasse Gallery 4 Selbourne Rd, Kew - Peter Kemp

Lyon Housemuseum

Houseman Galleries Reopening: Following theclosure in the recent lockdown the Housemuseum Galleries reopened to the public from June 23. The new opening hours are Wednesdays to Sundays 11am-4pm. The gallery is delighted to re-open with an exhibition of works by John Nixon (1949-2020) one of Australia's most celebrated and influential figures in abstract and non-objective art. Displaying over 45 works from the Lyon Collection, the exhibition presents key aspects of Nixon's 59 year practice. The exhibition opened June 23 and closes December 15. Lyon Housemuseum and Galleries 217 Cotham Rd, Kew - Peter Kemp

Dark Horse Drasko Boljevic : I Live Across the Road from the Future.

The Arts

with Peter Kemp Out of the dark alleyways of yesteryear, collaged creatures traversed realities from the archives of history and comic book pages. Reimagined into projected concoctions of present-day uniqueness, they become fantasy and visual poetry, a collection of stories set to surprise, amuse and challenge the world from the creator's perspective. In I Live Across the Road from the Future, artist Drasko Boljevic changes the walls and pavement of our Melbourne laneways and for the Dark Horse experiment canvas brings us new 3D stencil works. Exhibition opens July 23 and closes August 14. Dark Horse Experiment 33-35 Dudley St, West Melbourne - Peter Kemp

Geelong Arts Festival ■ The Geelong Arts Festival is a twoday expo for artists, professionals, creatives and the Geelong performing arts community. It combines a fun atmosphere in the form of workshops and seminars that will allow individuals and organisations to develop their skills and network with other like-minded creatives. Throughout each day, you will be able to join in various one-hour work-

shops that explore direction, lighting, sound, dance, independent producing skills and lots more. Each session will be over-seen by industry professionals and provide opportunities to network with likeminded creatives The G.A.F. will be staged at the Geelong Arts Centre on July 2 and 3 with the support of the Geelong Arts Centre's Creative Engine and the City of Greater Geelong. Friday July 2. - 10am-5.15pm followed by a networking event with entertainment fromHassall.. Saturday July 3.- 8am - 5.15pm followed by headliner performance. Geelong Arts Festival Geelong Arts Centre 81 Ryrie St, Geelong - Peter Kemp

Victorian Opera Lorelei An alluring operatic cabaret for a woke world. Dressed to impress, the Lorelei are poised on their rock. Their songs are so beguiling that they cause ships to crash. But today our Lorelei are having a crisis of conscience. Must they keep doing things the way they always have? The three fashionable sirens who seduced Melbourne in 2018 return to sing sailors to their doom once again. Questioning patriarchal norms and the stories we're used to telling, it's the show that redefined modern opera. A Green Room Award-winning work created by some of Australia's most ingenious musical minds and performed by a trio to die for. Season: Wednesday June 30, Thursday July1, Friday July 2. Time. 7.30pm. - Peter Kemp

Recital Centre ■ The Live From Melbourne Recital Centre digital season showcases Australia's finest artists recorded live in the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall and Primrose Potter Salon. melbournerecital.com.au/watch - Di Rolle

OK. With John O’Keefe TV talent show returns

● Shane Jacobson ■ Channel 7 has decided to go ahead with another series of Australia's Got Talent. Ever popular Shane Jacobson will host the show, supported by a judging panel of Kate Ritchie, Neil Patrick Harris and Alesha Dixon. The new series due to debut later this year. Always entertaining.

Todd Sampson investigates ■ Former adman and public company director Todd Sampson has accepted the presenter role of a Ten documentary Mirror, Mirror due to be scheduled in the last quarter. As the name implies the content involves the trouble and expense people go to, to enhance their body image by cosmetic surgery. Content is provocative and sure to make people think twice before undertaking procedures.

Gone missing ■ Weather presenter on Channel 9 and 3AW, Livinia Nixon has taken long service leave and has plans to take her boys on school holidays once such memories are allowable. While Livinia is enjoying good times Madeleine Slattery will fill-in on Channel 9.

Sinatra croons jingle ■ Frank Sinatra and John F. Kennedy were good mates leading up to the 1960 elections in America. Frank agreed to High Hopes being used in a version to be used in Kennedy's election campaign. For memory's sake the version can be heard on YouTube, it's worth hearing. Going through the right channels to use someone else's music is in contrast to Clive Palmer’s recent rip-off that cost him $1.5 million in damages.

Super Supra sold ■ The 1994 Toyota Supra featured in Fast and Furious films went on the auction block in LA. An anonymous buyer, by telephone, picked up the Toyota for a cool $550,000 . - John O’Keefe

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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not FILM: WRATH OF MAN (Streaming on Google Play & AppleTV): G e n r e : Action/Crime/Thriller. Cast: Jason Statham, Holt McCallany, Josh Hartnett, Scott Eastwood, Andy Garcia. Year: 2021. Rating: M A 1 5 + Length: 119 Minutes. Stars: *** Review: Mysterious and wild-eyed, a new security guard for a cash truck company surprises his co-workers when he unleashes precision skills during a heist, but the crew is left wondering who he is and where he came from, and soon, the marksman's ultimate motive becomes clear as he takes dramatic and irrevocable steps to settle a score. Following on from his 2019 hit crime-caper "The Gentlemen," "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels," "Snatch" and "RocknRolla" writerdirector Guy Ritchie jumps the pond to the U.S. into his familiar crime territory, and this latest effort is an action-crime-drama that is a cool, tough, stylish, violent and wildly irresistible thrill ride! The stand-out cast all at the top of their game includes Jason Statham as the mysterious, no-nonsense security guard, "Mindhunter" star Holt McCallany as his sidekick, Josh Hartnett as a fellow rookie security guard, Scott Eastwood in an impressive turn as a villain, Guy Ritchie stalwart Eddie Marsan as the company manager and Andy Garcia as a mysterious law enforcement agent, all combine to create a number of colourful characters that that bring "Wrath of Man" to vivid life. But the unseen star here is writer-director Guy Ritchie, back again with all his wonderfully unique and distinctively acid-tongued ingredients, a tightly wound, fully loaded, double-barrelled blast that grips with a firm hold, and even though it lacks some of the "Guns, Geezers and G'Nors" humour of the aforementioned films, this is a nonetheless a compelling, darkly wicked and ferociously exhilarating ride!" FILM:

MY SALINGER YEAR (Streaming on Google Play, AppleTV & Prime Video): Genre: Drama. Cast: Sigourney Weaver, Margaret Quallet, Douglas Booth. Year: 2020. Rating: M . Length: 101 Minutes. Stars: * * * Review: A college grad takes a clerical job in mid '90s New York city working for the literary agent of the renowned and notoriously reclusive writer J.D. Salinger, author of, among others, the literary classic "The Catcher in the Rye" (1951). Based on the semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Joanna Smith Rakoff, this quirky, light-hearted and engaging effort from writer-director Philippe Falardeau is structurally and emotionally flawed throughout, however, as the literary world is a difficult topic to transfer to the screen at the best of times, this antithesis of the more action and thriller fare on offer on screens, by way of the style and pacing of Woody Allen, with a touch of Terry Gilliam's "The Fisher King" (1991) and 2006's "The Devil Wears Prada," succeeds for the most part as an mildly entertaining history lesson. Margaret Qualley (Fosse/Verdon) as the young clerical assistant at the literary agency, Joanna, gives an effective performance as she fumbles her way around the her new found surroundings, with aspirations of becoming a writer herself, however, it is veteran Sigourney Weaver as her demanding boss that elevates this to a whole new level of drama and emotion, even empathy, with a tightly commanding screen presence for every moment of her screen time, and is aided by a splendid supporting cast that includes Douglas Booth and veteran character Colm Feore (Chicago, Thor). This may not be up there with other literary translation stories such as 2005's "Capote" or 2013's "The Great Gatsby," but where this does succeed is in introducing, or re-introducing depending on your age, to the mysterious and powerfully enigmatic author J.D. Salinger, and his work, most notably the hugely influential "The Catcher in The Rye," considered one of the great literary masterpieces of the 20th Century, and therefore, for this reason, along with another turn-out performance by Sigourney Weaver, this will cause much discussion and a visit to your local bookshop long after the credits have rolled. - James Sherlock

Rourke’s Reviews Rurouni Kenshin: The Final ■ (MA). 138 minutes. Now streaming on Netflix. This hugely successful series comes to an end with two new films, the first of which, rather ironically, is called The Final (the closing entry is entitled The Beginning), and has sadly gone to Netflix instead of cinemas. Like its predecessors, this is fine entertainment on a grand scale, where considerable effort in all areas has ensured that fans of the films will walk away satisfied. The Final is set in 1879, 12 years after the events that occurred in Part 3, and the new system of government which has been put in place. Kenshin Himura (Takeru Satoh), also known to many as feared killer Hitokiri Battosai, continues his quest of wanting to live a peaceful life. Also returning are those who are close to him; Kaoru (Emi Takei), who still has feelings for Kenshin; teenage Yahiko (Riku Ohnishi); Sanosuke (Munetaka Aoki); and Megumi (Yu Aoi). Other familiar faces include resistance agents Aoshi (Yusuke Iseya) and Misao (Tao Tsuchiya), and police officer Goro Fujita (Yosuke Eguchi). The main villain this time is Enishi Yukishiro (Mackenyu Arata, son of the legendary Sonny Chiba), a Japanese villager who left his homeland for Shanghai, and after rising to the top of the Chinese Mafia, returns home to wreak havoc, specifically targeting everyone around Kenshin, as he wants to make the skilled swordsman suffer for a sin committed years before, involving his sister Tomoe (Kasumi Arimura). Enishi is backed by some fearsome fighters, and before long destruction and death lie in their wake. Kenshin must face Enishi in an effort to stop all the carnage being inflicted on those he cares about. The film-makers really have taken each of the live-action Kenshin movies (the first three are available on DVD and blu-ray) to a higher level, and the results are clear to see. Manga purists will complain about certain character and story arcs being overly condensed or dropped (it probably helps that I haven't read the source material), but as a film, this is first-rate work, and is a genuine cut above most big screen manga adaptations. Director Keishi Ohtomo, who has helmed all the Kenshin features, has provided career best work throughout this series, and

teaming up with veteran action director Kenji Tanigaki (who worked in Hong Kong with stars like Jackie Chan and Donnie Yen), the committed cast members, numerous stunt people, and a gifted technical crew, provides some of the most eye-popping action set-pieces ever put on screen, made all the more impressive by the minimal (or sometimes even zero) use of CGI. As with the previous films, especially two and three, the wire work is exceptionally well-used. I can't wait for Rurouni Kenshin The Beginning, which should hit Netflix later this year. I'm really hoping that all five films will screen at the Japanese Film Festival, as the big screen is where these wonderful films should be seen and experienced. RATING - ****

Luca ■ (PG). 95 minutes. Now streaming on Disney+. Beautifully animated but disappointingly formulaic and predictable film from the Disney/Pixar studio, with a script that offers no surprises or engaging characters. The story centres on Luca (voiced by Jacob Tremblay), a teenage sea monster who lives with his protective parents (Maya Rudolph and Jim Gaffigan). Warned not to go to the surface and interact with people, Luca of course does the opposite, and sees that he transforms into human form when on land. Meeting fellow sea creature Alberto (Jack Dylan Grazer), the two become friends with young Giulia (Emma Berman), and team up to participate in a local triathlon, where the winner will receive a Vespa. While there are some humorous moments scattered about, there is a noticeable lack of inspiration, with characters that are decidedly bland. For a much better viewing experience, watch Ponyo (2008). RATING - **½

Xtreme ■ (MA). 111 minutes. Now streaming on Netflix. Slick, often brutal action film from Spain feels inspired by films such as John Wick and Payback, while also harking back to the harder-edged action outings of the 1980's. The plot is simple; Stepbrothers Maximo (Teo Garcia) and Lucero (Oscar Jaenada) fall out big time when Lucero murders their crime boss father and takes over his lucrative business. Maximo and his sister Maria (Andrea Duro) are betrayed, but escape the clutches of henchmen Finito (Sergio PerisMencheta). RATING - ***½

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Across 1. Crocodile relative 6. French woman's title 11. Appraised 15. Truce (5-4) 20. Verbal 21. Small insect 22. Turban-wearing Indian 23. George Cross island 25. Agile 26. Act as go-between 27. Ellipses 29. Swiss cheese 32. IX 34. Pronto (1,1,1,1) 36. Re-stage (2-5) 39. Incidental comment 41. Jeans material 43. Category (of art) 46. Played (with) 48. Gaggle birds 49. Matthew, ..., Luke & John 51. Temperate 52. Abhorrence 55. Tibetan priest 56. Acorn bearers 59. From Emerald Isle 61. Pine fruit 62. Golfer, ... Norman 63. Start 64. Peculiarity 67. Red Planet alien 68. On edge (5,2) 70. Aggravate 71. Replenishes (4,2) 72. Urges into motion 73. Spanish pre-Euro currency unit 74. Grassed sections 75. Defunct 77. Municipal boss 78. Composer, Andrew Lloyd ... 79. Situated inside 82. Devouring 86. Caught in the act 87. Annual period 89. Social exclusion 92. Requests, ... for 94. Stop briefly 96. Surface layer 98. Off-limits (2-2) 100. Flow-rate recorder 101. Dawdles 103. Not one 105. Caster 106. Manipulative person 108. Female horse 111. Splendour 112. Employs to excess 114. Amazement 116. Difficult 119. Muslim chieftain 120. Practise boxing 121. Fitness centre 123. Lamenting cry 124. Australian gem 125. Able to be located 126. Generous 127. Epic journey 130. Harbour work boat 131. Especially tag 135. Biting flies 138. Child's jumping pole, ... stick 139. Increase 141. Presumes (the worst) 144. Haul 146. Mature 147. Bangkok native 148. Compete 149. Bulldoze 150. Sales agent 151. Sicilian volcano 152. Pen cartridge 153. Mirth 155. Tenant's payment 157. Prophecy 158. Forbidden activity (2-2) 160. Overly fat 161. Squeeze 162. Crooner, ... Fisher 163. Rim 165. Plucked string sound 166. Hatchet

Across 167. Baronet's title 168. Family, ... & blood 169. Rugged peak 171. Altercation (3-2) 172. US symbol 175. Spotted pattern, ... dots 176. Trim, ... & terrific 179. Discovered 180. Flip (coin) 182. International trade fair 184. More submissive 185. Front of ship 186. Smash into 188. Belgrade native 189. Drinking-house 190. Charity gifts 191. Definite article 193. Cold & damp (of cellar) 194. Affirmatives 196. Abominable snowman 197. In addition 198. Stoneworker 200. TV popularity figures 205. Director, ... Howard 207. Aids 210. Or else 211. Respond too strongly 212. Feudal peasant 213. Sob 214. Moral crime 216. Formerly Persia 218. Ice hockey disc 219. Monster 220. Secret hopes 224. Hired killer 227. Rugs 229. Famed lioness 230. Bamboo rod 231. Nodules 232. One time only 233. Pant 235. Remove (brooch) 237. Entertainer, ... Coward 239. Old Testament son of Isaac 241. Raw vegetable dish 244. Garden shack 246. Stress 249. Raced 252. Spain's capital 254. Make certain 256. Lame walker's aid 258. Warder 259. Striped cat 260. Mosquito-borne disease 263. Of the eyes 264. Routine 265. Wrinkle 267. Wench's bonnet 270. Phantoms 271. Strain 272. Anti-slide 273. Accurate 274. Part of play 277. Skip 279. Red-rind cheese 281. Beauty parlour 284. Sea phase, low ... 286. Salt Lake City state 288. Exploited 292. Infiltrating spy 294. Blister-like pouch 295. Magic sticks 298. Slight mistake 300. Dodge 301. Illness, scarlet ... 303. Fuss, song & ... 306. Dish, ... thermidor 308. Wood-shaping tool 309. Banded gemstone 311. Renounced 314. Restraining cord 315. Away from coast 316. Offend 317. Civilian garb 318. Oil cartel 319. Mountain nest 320. Sports day 321. Essential 322. Library patron 323. Steel-belted tyre 324. Metal wind instrument

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Piano wizard ■ The Piano Wizard, Andrew Farrell, makes a return to Hickinbotham of Dromana on Saturday, July 10. A musical extravaganza starring Andrew and the master of saxophone, Ash Gaudion, will commence at 8pm. Tickets, info: 5981 0355Good Friday Appeal.

Cocker, Ronstadt ■ Joe Cocker and Linda Ronstadt fans can take a trip down memory lane and enjoy the ultimate entertainment with The Cocker Ronstadt Experience. All the hits you know and love, backed by an incredible live five-piece band featuring some of Australia's most respected musicians. With colour, costumes, cabaret and charisma it's a must experience. Frankston Arts Centre, Saturday, July 24. Ph: 9784 1060

At Poker Face ■ Melbourne's very own singer, actor and impressionist Paul Hogan will present his popular Michael Buble/Robbie Williams show at Poker Face - the event space in Berwick of Friday, July 16.

Ramble Tamble ■ It's time to rock this Friday (July 2) and Saturday (July 3) at George Lane St Kilda as the highly acclaimed Ramble Tamble perform two nights of Creedence Clearwater Revival classics. Bookings https:// w w w. t r y b o o k i n g . c o m / e v e n t s / landing?eid=739358&

Yarra Valley Writers Festival ■ A word-filled winter weekend in July awaits in Warburton for the second Yarra Valley Writers Festival which can be enjoyed in real life or from the comfort of home. The Yarra Valley Writers Festival program features an extraordinary line-up of contemporary Australian writers and thinkers discussing the theme Resilience: What is it good for? providing book-lovers with heart-warming and thought-provoking conversations to be experienced in person or through the curated digital program. With topics covering sex, history, motherhood, environment, crime loneliness, music, vulnerability and family, Warburton will become the home of conversations and ideas with Don Watson, Helen Garner, Jock Serong, Tony Birch, Kate Mildenhall, Nardi Simpson, Stuart Coupe, Rick Morton, Jessie Tu, Victoria Hannan, Garry Disher, Monica Dux and more featuring across the program. Yarra Valley Writers Festival Director Brook Powell said the winter weekend of words is for readers, thinkers and wine lovers who are seeking inspiration and creativity as well as wanting to be challenged through thought-provoking conversation. “This year’s program will champion resilience. Conversation by conversation we will dissect what society thinks it is, what we believe it to be and how it shows up in both daily life and global acts.

Winter Weekend in Warburton: July 16-18. Various locations The program explores how true resilience can often sit in the small repeated acts of survival, as well as the enormously impressive ‘against-all-odds’ stories. “The authors will discuss cultural, personal, financial, creative, environmental and community resilience and together we will leave feeling inspired, humbled, joyful – and maybe even ever-so-slightly changed,” said Ms Powell. Taking place in Victoria’s sumptuous Yarra Valley throughout July, the Yarra Valley Writers Festival will feature talks, lunches, workshops and special events. The main winter weekend event will be held across various locations in Warburton, July 16-18. Bookings essential prior to arrival. Tickets to the Yarra Valley Writers Festival digital and in-person program are available now. To reserve your spot and peruse the program, visit yarravalleywritersfestival.com

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Concerns for horses from overseas ■ Some overseas trainers are a bit concerned over the new Scintigraphy system for checking horses arriving for our racing carnivals. That is causing a bit of confusion in some quarters. Officials are attempting to allay fears by European trainers that the nuclear imaging technique is too intrusive, and will see their horses out of work for an unsustainable period of time. Top international trainer, Aidan O'Brien, has said that under the current rules he wouldn't send horses to Melbourne. He stated that he felt that very few horses would pass the controversial scan, required to enter. O'Brien said: "It's a nuclear scan, to have to inject dye into their system, and then they have to stay in a closed box for four days for this nuclear thing to work". But Racing Victoria's General Manager of Veterinary services, Grace Forbes, has rebutted the claims, saying a horse could be scanned with minimal impact to its training regime. "Scintigraphy is a type of nuclear medicine, and it is a common diagnostic imaging technique that is used in both humans and in veterinary medicine internationally". Ms Forbes said she been in discussions with some of the Irish vets that have been able to have clinics that provide these services. "They have been able to assure me that similar as it is here in Victoria, where a horse is undergoing cautionary scintigraphy. "The horses can work up to, and on the morning of presenting, to the clinic." Forbes said that Racing Victoria would determine if Japanese horses needed to be scanned in Australia once they arrived. The situation looks interesting with the time ticking away to the big Carnivals.

many years. I worked under Gordon for around two years after leaving GTV-9. The well-known voice on radio, Jane Holmes, joined us and it was great to catch up with her. Those missing unfortunately were Bert Newton for obvious reasons, John Vertigan, formerly with 3UZ for many years, and another good friend in Denis Scanlon, who worked with 3DB, and now on Pulse Radio in Geelong. In all a great day, and the Emerald is my regular hotel, being the number one for all racing people. Our special thanks to Andrew Lewis and his family who always look after us and the media at all times.

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● Leon McDonald.Racing Photos. Like us all most of out get togethers were barred due to the virus. As usual, chaired by Bruce Mc Kay, formerly with 3AW, we had a great day. My good friend of many years, Ray Benson, a former top race caller with 3UZ and 3DB, joined us to talk about old times and how most of started in TV or radio. Former top Channel 9 man, Phil Brady, was looking great along with his mate, Peter Smith. My former working companion, news announcer, Brian Smith, joined us along with former top cameraman, Chris Bahen. Peter Van, formerly with Magioc 1278, journeyed from Ballarat, for the day, while another of the golden voices of yesteryear, Paul Konik, who worked for the ABC, looked well. I was delighted to catch up with Gordon Bennett, the Executive Producer at HSV7 for

Ted Ryan

Big step ■ News that Racing Victoria and the University have reached an agreement to provide oncall emergency veterinary services all yearround has met with large approval from all those in the racing industry. The U-Vet Werribee Equine Centre previously provided services at locations such as the Werribee Quarantine Centre, during the Spring and Autumn Racing Carnivals. U-Vet will now provide a 24-hour emergency on-call service for serious leg injuries and fractures, sustained during both training and racing. The agreement also extends to horses injured at private training facilities. U-Vet's services include advanced diagnostic imaging and lameness investigation, with equipment such as the standing CT Scanner. "U-Vet's year-round on-call emergency service for thoroughbred horses should they sustain a serious injury during racing or training will be available". Racing Victoria's Chief Executive, Giles Thompson, said: “It is a most important Welfare outcome". And so say all of us in the racing industry.

■ I was sorry to hear the news that leading South Australian trainer, Leon McDonald, suffered a fractured hip in a track work accident at Morphettville. The Group One winning trainer was knocked off balance, when one of his stable horses, Pearl Bandit, slid into him after finishing track work. X-rays showed that he suffered a fracture in his hip, that would require surgery. Mc Donald, with his co-trainer, Andrew Gluyas, has been a mainstay in South Australian racing ranks for more than 45 years. They won the 2011 Caulfield Cup, with the good mare, Southern Speed, and have the top galloper, Dalsan, in their team. We wish Leon, who I have known for many years, all the very best from all in racing.

Great effort ■ Young RSN racecaller Brendan Delaney capped off a big day with every calller’s dream. He tipped all seven winners on top at the Ballarat meeting, including two or three at double figure odds from his first selections.

Looking for a Professional to run the show? Survivors return ■ It was great to have the Survivors back gathering for a great get together for lunch at the magnificent EmeraldHotel in South Melbourne.

★ Compere/Host ★ Auctioneer ★ Promotions ★ A-Grade Journalist ★ Voice-Over Commercials ★ Race Caller All Sports, Race Nights ★ TV, Radio, Press ★ Respected Member of the Media

Ted Ryan Phone 9876 1652 Mobile: 0412 682 927 E-Mail: tedryan@australiaonline.net.au ted.ryan@optusnet.com.au ● Twilight Payment. Racing Photos.

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Home-made pies, pasties, sausage rolls, quiches, cakes and much more. Home-made apple pies Enjoy Patrice’s piano playing on Parma Night. Patrice will be happy to play requests. Come in and enjoy the familiar surroundings of the Grand Central Hotel, Yea - bring the family. Enjoy a sit-down meal with table service. It’s a good idea to phone ahead to make booking. (Maximum 10 per table under current rules.) You can now order a casual drink. There’s soup of the day, and plenty for the kids: chicken strips, fish, party pies and sausage rolls. All with chips. Wednesdays: Parma Night. $18 each. Parma, Chips and Salad available to take-away. $18

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PIANOL A 1926 Cable completely reconditioned with stool included 80 rolls. VGC. Nice piece of furniture downsizing. $1200 ONO. Mornington. 0448 677 840. UVWX PORTA POTTI. 300w 330d 330h. With Porti carry bag and Aqua toilet and rinse chemicals. 7 litre holding tank. Used. $70. Seaford. 0401 974 471. VWXY SEWING MACHINE. Singer Industrial. 1940s model. Electric. Working cond. $500. Heathmont. 9870 2111. XYZA SEWING MACHINE. Brother XL-2230. New in box. Never used. 26 different stitch functions with buttonhole and zigzag sewing foot. EC. $100. Watsonia. 0427 918 919. ZABC TABLE & CHAIRS. Cafe style. Glass top 90cm. Diameter. 5 matcfhing chairs, suitable for either indoor or outdoor setting. GC. $55. Croydon. 0408 332 181. ZABC

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