The Local Paper. Regional Edition. Wed., Feb. 2, 2022

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Local Briefs Young Citizen win

■ Riley Thomas is the Murrindindi Shire Young Citizen of the Year. The presentation took place at the Marysville Australia Day ceremony on Wednesday (Jan. 26).

“Riley is well respected in the community and by her peers,” said a Council representative.

“She is passionate about working with and helping young people in our Shire.

“Riley volunteers with the Marysville Brownie Guides and Marysville Saddle Tramps.

“She has also been involved in getting her local gym back up and running again,” the Council statement said.

Service changes

■ Whittlesea City Council Maternal and Child Health Service staff have been asked to work together to support hospital maternity services to deliver essential care for new mothers/caregivers and newborns in both hospital and community-based settings.

The Council says it need sto divert some MCH nurses in the short-term to support essential maternity service delivery. Staff will be unable to provide some of theusual service and will need to reschedule some appointments until Friday, March 11.

Youth Council spots

■ Young people interested in representing their peers and making a difference, are invited to apply for the Yan Yean Youth Council.

Applications for the 2022 Council are now open – young people across the Yan Yean electorate, ages 16-24, are invited to nominate.

The Council provides young people in Yan Yean with a unique leadership role within the community.

The Council will be co-ordinated by the office of Danielle Green, Yan Yean MLA, and will meet regularly throughout the year.

Last year’s Councillors made their voices heard at a Youth Roundtable hosted by the Minister for Youth, built their leadership skills by helping run a local Clean Up Australia Day event, and supported their peers by creating mental health resources in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

$150 mil. promise

■ A Federal Labor Government will invest $150 million to build the Camerons Lane Interchange at Beveridge, helping create thousands of jobs and unlocking the potential of Melbourne’s North.

Under Labor’s plan, the full diamond interchange with the Hume Highway will transform Melbourne’s North – with the potential for more than 30,000 homes and up to 20,000 jobs across the region, according to estimates from the Mitchell Shire Council.

During construction alone, this project will create up to 2,000 direct and indirect jobs and support significant growth in housing, health and education opportunities right across Beveridge and surrounds.

David is Master

● John Rodrigo and David Dimech at Albert Edward Lodge, Alexandra ■ David Dimech (pictured at right) was installed as the Worshipful Master of Alexandra’s Albert Edward Masonic Lodge. The special ceremony, and investituture of Lodge officers, was conducted by John Rodgio. the Senior Grand Warden of Freemasons Victoria.

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Sam is Dindi top citizen

■ Community volunteer Sam Hicks was last week named Murrindindi Shire Citizen of the Year. She was recognised at the Australia Day celebrations held at Alexandra Rotary Park.

“Sam’s commitment to community and volunteerism is extraordinary,” said a Murrindindi Shire Council statement.

“Sam has been instrumental in applying for and co-ordinating a number of grants for renovations and improvements at the Fawcett Hall over the years.

“She has also been involved in getting Bendigo Bank community branches up and running within our Shire, including being a current Board Member in Yea. “Sam was also involved in the Marysville Visitor Information Centre and the Marysville World’s Longest Lunch for a number of years.

“Most recently, Sam has played an integral part in getting the Alexandra Indoor Heated Pool Inc. up and running.

“Sam’s energy and drive to get things happening in the community is an inspiration to us all.” the statement said.

As well as speaking at the Rotary Park celebration, Sam gave an interview on Australian Day morning on UGFM radio, in which she congratulated other awardees and volunteers.

● Sam Hicks

● Rob Mitchell, McEwen MHR

“These investments will literally save lives, not to mention the taxpayers’ funds that have t o be spent on recovery and repairs when disasters hit,” Mr Mitchell said.

“We will do this by revamping the failed $4.7 billion Emergency Response Fund, which has earned the Morrison Government over $750 million in interest, but has not built a single disaster prevention project and has not spent a cent on disaster recovery.”

Mr Mitchell said the Morrison Government’s Emergency Response Fund was established in April 2019 and became operational in December the same year allowing the government to draw up to $200 million annually for disaster recovery and resilience.

“It is just another huge example of the Morrison Government making promises and not delivering,” he said.

Locals compete for awards ■ Alexandra Hotel and Holmesglen at Eildon are finalists at the Victoian Tourism Awards to be held on Thursday (Feb. 3) at the Melbourne Town Hall. Each of the two businesses are in two categories.

The Murrindindi businesses return to the Awards which have showcased and recognised the state’s leaders in tourism excellence.

The Awards encourage businesses to meet and strive to exceed industry standards, and play an integral role in rewarding excellence, innovation, industry professionalism and collaboration.

“We believe that this would be the only area that has businesses being represented in multiple categories,” said Jackie Ashe-Browning of the Alexandra Hotel.

“Both are heading to the Melbourne Town Hall in the hope of some more gold. Holmesglen at Eildon has been a previous Hall of Fame winner in the Business Events category, meaning they have won this one three times before, having had a rest from this category in 2019, then the awards not being held in 2020 because of COVID-19 disruptions.

“This is exciting for Holmesglen to be a finalist again, and also this year in the ‘Food Tour-

■ The Creative Showcase will take-over The Memo in Healesville in February,to showcase the work of 31 students from across the Yarra Ranges who persevered through the challenges of 2021 and COVID-19 to create incredible artwork across a range of different mediums and subject matter.

The Creative Showcase, hosted by Yarra Ranges Council and Burrinja Cultural Centre, is the largest showcase of emerging artists from across the Yarra Ranges region who have completed VCE or VCAL art or studio art.

This dynamic exhibition is an insight into the artistic minds of the youngest and brightest creatives in the region.

This year’s exhibition will also provide a unique glimpse into the experiences and perspectives of our young people who had to face navigating their final years of secondary education during the unprecedented challenges of a global pandemic.

Mediums include photography, painting, sculpture, mixed-media, and drawing.

The exhibition will open on Friday February 4 and close on Sunday February 27.

Mernda upgarde

Being ‘Disaster Ready’ ■ McEwen MHR Rob Mitchell advises that, if elected, a Labor Government will invest up to $200 million every year on disaster prevention and resilience.

By investing in disaster prevention projects such as evacuation shelters, fire breaks and telecommunications improvements, Labor’s Disaster Ready Fund will curb the devastating impacts of natural disasters, he says.

“Our local communities have faced significant natural disasters over many years, with devastating loss of life,” Mr Mitchell said.

“They are coming all too frequently and we know firsthand the tragic impact of fires and storms in our region.

“Local people know what is needed and we need a government that is prepared to stump up and pay for these essential projects.

Local Briefs Showcase at H’ville

● Jackie Ashe-Browning ism’ category, which focuses on regional produce,” Ms Ashe-Browning said.

Alexandra Hotel is a finalist in both the Tourism Restaurant and the 3-3.5 Star Accommodation categories.

“It’s just great to still be trading after the past 2 years, but it would be nice to be up amongst it again this year.,” Ms Ashe-Browning said.

■ Mernda Adventure Park, located on Mernda Village Drive, is being upgraded to include new equipment, shelters, picnic settings, a barbecue and a drinking fountain.

Whittlesea Council will pay tribute to the park’s rich history by refurbishing some of the playground’s most popular equipment and restoring the park’s iconic horses.

Mernda Adventure Park, including the car park, is closed throughout construction, and is expected to reopen in June.

Marg Hale cited

■ Margaret Hale is the Murrindindi Shire Senior Citizen of the Year. The presentation took place at the Kinglake Australia Day ceremony.

“Marg is a life-long resident of Kinglake, who has devoted a significant amount of her time to helping, encouraging and supporting people around her,” said a Murrindindi Shire Council statement.

“Marg is a humble and hardworking volunteer who has been involved in groups such as the Kinglake Neighbourhood House, Kinglake Historical Society, Kinglake Neighbourhood Watch, Kinglake Ranges Op Shop, Cubs and Scouts, as well as a number of sporting clubs.

“Following the 2009 bushfires, Marg was instrumental in the Kinglake Historical Society recovery activities, including the Kinglake Heritage Trail, Honour Boards and the establishment of the Kinglake Heritage Centre,” the statement said.

David is Indi Lib.

■ The Liberal Party has announced that Ross Lyman has been endorsed as its candidate for Indi for the 2022 federal election.

A former Army Commando, with a career in agriculture, manufacturing, and supply chain logistics, Ross has a track record of service to the nation and community, and understands the challenges faced in agriculture and business in the regions.

Educated at the University of Melbourne, Melbourne Business School, and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Ross says he is passionate about education and the opportunities it provides.

“After completing his university education, Ross joined the Australian Defence Force as an Army Commando. Ross’s military service has seen him serve Australia at home and overseas, including in Papua New Guinea and Afghanistan,” said a Liberal Party spokesman.

With a long family history in the wine business, Ross worked as an executive at Treasury Wine Estates and as a Senior Executive at McWilliam’s Wines Group in the Riverina.

He was a management consultant at KPMG and Ernst & Young, Ross has worked on large scale State and Federal health infrastructure and defence projects.

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Mitchell Shire Edition

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

Criminal Case Listings Thursday, February 3 Al-Salem, Ahmed Alvarez-Gonzalez, Mari Bell, Warren Bettridge, Patrick Blackaby-Rose, Jamie Boucher, Wayne Brookes, James Brown, Morgan Cochrane, Desmond George D'aloia, Julian Dickinson, Daniel Duke, Candice Louise Gray, Ethan Hamilton, Ian Hammond, Anthony James Henne, Marina Hogan, Brett Hoppner, Peter Raymond Hughes, Andrew James, Nathan Kirby, Cameron Krosohos, David Leeves, Joshua Robert Lillis, Gavin Andrew Martola, Afifi Mary Mawson, Brett Andrew May, Sallyann Margaret Miller, Orion Murphy, Ziek Nagyivan, Jason Damien Odar, Nicholas O'leary, Niall Martin Robertson, Marcus Robinson, Damian Mark Skinner, Paula Smith, Ashleigh Stewart, Ann Stichbury, Jordan Story, Harold Swan, Jarratt Turnball, Nicole Kristy Turner, Perry Hayes Walshaw-Plieger, David Luke Williams, William Willis, Jonathan Wylie, Sian Zito, Guiseppe Mansfield Magistrates’ Court Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division.

Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, February 2 Albers, Benjamin Albishri, Sultan Arnett, Larnie Aseel, Waheedullah Ball, Dion Burgess, Rayce Culhane, Christopher James De Maria, Renato Elias, Stacey Flynn, Brendan Gardiner, Justin Gove, James Thomas Hogg, Shannon Huang, Shu-Heng Lee, Jia Seng Luong, Sophia Mahoney, Brian Martin, Blake Mcnie, Keith Richard Motamedy, Shahram Nahon, Mitchell William Neal, Colin Nicol, Shane Panozzo, Dean Daniel Pullin, Josh Phillip Riley, Joanne Rooks, Stacey Lee Russell, Matthew Schierholter, Peter Adria Scott, Max Anthony Seet, Han Wan Singh, Sartaj Stefan, Alex Ward, Aaron John Woods, Debbie Ann Zerbato, Kristy Zhang, Yong Hau Zupan, Sanja

Local Briefs Car park delayed

■ Works are set to recommence shortly at the site of Warburton Water World as the construction industry returns from the summer shutdown period The construction of a new car park, drainage, footpath and turning lanes at the site on Woods Point Rd has been delayed due to a mix of weather and pandemic-related factors, says Yarra Ranges Council.

“The storm event in June caused flooding and ground damage issues at the site, delaying works until ground conditions were safe enough to return to,” said a Council representative.

“Discoveries of previously undetected drainage pipework, telecom cables and NBN infrastructure at the site also delayed construction until issues related to them were resolved.

“COVID-19 restrictions for metropolitan Melbourne during periods of last year also caused delays due to construction industry shutdown, along with supply and resource shortages stemming from the pandemic.

“The updated timeline for completion of this project is now late March-early April.

“While works are being completed, alternate car parking for Warburton Water World is in place at the Redwood Community Centre, 3505 Warburton Hwy, Warburton.

“Council apologies for any inconvenience that these delays may have caused to community members, and will do everything it can to complete this project safely as quickly as possible.,” the Yarra Ranges Shire statement said.

Yea Golf Club

■ Wednesday (Australia Day) saw 23 golfers play a stableford round (not in Gender Challenge) with Brendan Chenhall (14) showing the way with 42 points.

Second with 39 points was Steve Rumney (28) with Tony Rule (23) third with 38. Fourth was Jonathan Fisher (16) 37 and fifth was Anthony Coleman (7) with 36.

On Saturday at the Murrindindi Masters held at Yea, Brendan again showed his good form in a field of 79 men to win the Masters Man of the Day with 41 points.

Yea also had other winners with Paul Clayton (12) 35 – A Grade Men, Phil Armstrong(21) 37 – C Grade Men, Di Elliott (27) 32 – B Grade Ladies and three runnersup with Mick Sheather (35) 35 – C Grade Men, Karen Sangster (25) 36 – A Grade Ladies and Sharon Grogan (36) 32 – C Grade Ladies.

Conditions were favourable with cooler temperatures after the overnight rain. Many compliments must go to the volunteers who organised and contributed to a very successful day.

- Alan Pell

Vulnerable let down

■ Indi MHR Helen Haines says it is clear that the Federal Government has failed Australia’s most vulnerable people on the lack of rapid antigen tests, particularly for pensioners, and those living in aged care centres or with disability.

“This week hundreds of pensioners right up and down Indi went along to their pharmacy to pick up the free rapid tests that the Prime Minister promised weeks ago,” Dr Haines said.

“They left empty-handed. The community in North East Victoria has done their job in this pandemic – we got vaccinated, we endured the border lockdowns, we’ve done everything asked of us. But the Prime Minister continues to fail us.”

Earlier last week Dr Haines assisted a local aged care centre in sourcing 100 rapid antigen tests for residents and staff following an outbreak, and pharmacists have reported they have no supply of rapid tests to use as part of the program for free rapid tests for pensioners. ● You can have a free digital copy of The Local Paper emailed to you every Wednesday. To subscribe, simply provide your email address at: www.FreePaper.com.au

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KLW church to be sold

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All traffic at school crossings in Mitchell Shire will be recorded by cameras in an initiative to keep local students, parents, crossing supervisors and all crossing users safe. The cameras will capture video and audio of all traffic passing through school crossings. They were installed

by Mitchell Shire Council, with support of the schools, in response to dangerous driver behavior. Reports of drivers speeding through school crossings, failing to stop, and abusing crossing supervisors have increased, putting school communities in danger. Cameras have been installed at selected crossings in the Shire, with more to come later this year. The cameras are mounted on posts each day by crossing supervisors using brackets made by the Broadford Men’s Shed.

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Yarra Ranges Shire colleagues are in mourning after the murder of staffer Marty Sheehan at Warburton last week. The killer is believed to have committed suicide at Wesburn soon after. The Council issued a statement: “Yarra Ranges Council is deeply saddened by the news that one of our dedicated staff members, Marty Sheahan, passed away overnight. Marty had been with Council for six years and was a much-valued member of our Infrastructure Services department. We know that many people who worked with and knew Marty will be shocked hearing today’s news and deeply upset about his passing, and we will be offering every support we can. We know the events of last evening will be deeply impacting the family and friends of the men who passed away and we extend our deepest sympathies to family and friends, and the broader Warburton community.”

● Norm Mason Norm Mason is Mitchell Shire’s Citzien of the Year. He is one of the Broadford Cemetery Trust’s longest serving members. He joined the Broadford Cemetery Trust in 1989 and served as a committee member for more than three decades until September 2021.

During his 32 years with the Trust, Norm has held several positions including Committee Member, Honorary Committee Member, Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer. He is the longest serving Chairman in the Trust’s recorded history and was the statutory representative at most funerals from 1993 to 2016. Norm ensured correct grave location and grave preparation and liaised with funeral directors and families. As Secretary, Norm secured many of the grants to improve the cemetery, especially the paving, cremation walls and IT equipment.

Norm’s service to the Trust was most prominent in his role as coordinator of burials and as the original contact for a burial at the Broadford cemetery. He also filled the role of recording Rights of Interment, payment of burial fees, sourcing headstones and plaques and recording grave locations. The rose garden at the Piper St frontage to the cemetery was planned, planted and tended

by Norm and his wife Evelyn for many years.During his time, new maintenance standards for the cemetery were set, and this high standard of care continues to drive the Cemetery Trust members today.

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■ Kinglake West Uniting Church is about to be sold, reports Bev Johns: This is one of the remaining historical buildings left in the area after Black Saturday. The church building was built as a Presbyterian church and opened in May 1927, which makes it almost 95 years old.

This was not the start of the church community at Kinglake West which had started many years before. It is believed in 1897 services were held in the state school building which was opened the previous year. The services were run by the home mission fortnightly. Once the Mechanics Institute Hall was built, church services were shifted to that building.

There were many difficulties to overcome, including bad roads, inadequate accommodation and having to arrive on horseback. It was a sparse population with little money. Ministers were often only accustomed to town life. They would take a service at Strathewen in the morning, Kinglake West in the afternoon and then onto Glenburn for an evening service.

As the congregation were looking for their own worship space land was donated by opposite the primary school. The Education Department was replacing the school building and the congregation tried to purchase this.

The school building had been built by pioneers on donated land. Unsuccessful in purchasing the school building, they spent several years fundraising. John Burton and his son Robert were employed to build the church, while another son William cut the timber.

In later years a kitchen and Sunday School were added, once again with the congregation raising funds for the costs and doing whatever work they could themselves. This tradition of raising funds and volunteer work has continued till now. In 1977 with the amalgamation of the Methodist, Congregational and many Presbyterian churches it became a Uniting Church.

In 2004 the Church started Biggest Morning Tea to raise funds the Cancer Council which continued until last year. The Church also raised funds for a number of other charities including Christmas Shoeboxes for disadvantaged overseas children and Share the Dignity handbags.

For many years the Church ran Kids Club after school or on school holidays. A fun filled time of singing, story telling, craft and games.

All on an ecumenical and a child safe environment.

On Black Saturday the church was luckily saved by a neighbour. With all other churches in this area being destroyed, it was felt that it was a sign from God. A relief centre was started by locals at Kinglake West, first at the CFA, then the hall which included meals. When the community was being told “You have had two weeks, get over it”, and the hall said the relief centre had to close.

It was then the organisers asked the congregation if they could move to the church site and all said yes. It was time to pack away all the pews and church items and open the building to the community in its time of need. On March 23 after dinner at the hall, diners picked up chairs and tables to take them to the church site.

As time went on other infrastructure and services were added, including DHS, Centrelink, Building Commission, toilets, showers etc.

Once the large marquee and the meals closed down the services continued. The congregation saw there was still a need for people to get together and then started the Friday Night Meals each week. It started as a light meal and then expanded into a three course meal.

The Church also held a luncheon as on each Black Saturday anniversary and a church service on the closest Sunday. All these meals were prepared in a mall kitchenette.

The Church had been looking to update toilets prior to the fire and now the kitchen was inadequate. It was suggested to us that consideration be given to getting a school portable. It was then decided to get a transportable building for the site that would include offices for visiting professionals, toilets and a shower.

This was to be a community building. Donations were received by the Lions Disaster Relief, Wesley College, Welsh Church and quite a number of other churches and other places.

Money was also obtained from the Uniting Church Bushfire Appeal. Other organisation

● Kinglake West Uniting Church made donations of items for other items inside the building. Many tradespeople and individuals contributed a lot of volunteer labour. In 2013 the building was operational.

The Church’s meals continued each week and then moved to twice a month. There was also a food share, first with fresh vegies and fruit that was collected from supermarkets in Melbourne, then with non-perishables from Foodbank. In the past two years meals have not always happened due to COVID. The Church has managed to keep the food share going through this and at one stage it was the only food share operating in the early times of COVID. Sometimes people could not collect items so boxes were oxes and delivered it, all by volunteers.

The Church has also assisted many other groups with food share including drought relief, meals for homeless, items for refuges and other community groups. At times the Church assisted people who were homeless or facing homelessness, to which they have been mostgrateful.

The church was in a parish with Whittlesea and Arthurs Creek (closed 2003). Whittlesea belongs to the Assembly of Confessing Congregations. Whittlesea has more literal interpretation of the Bible, including strong views on gay marriage etc.

Kinglake West, on the other hand, was more accepting of others, knowing all arenot perfect and all have sinned.

Since 2004 with many years without a minister, as Whittlesea had definite idea about who was suitable. At times we had a temporary minister for a while, or one for a few years. With no minister it makes it quite difficult and many people wanting to join a church, go elsewhere.

Since the departure of the last full time minister in 2012 there has beenlittle support or assistance. The one shining light has been the encouragement and help we received from Rev. Keith Whitford, a retired minister and his wife Nancey, who in later years came to take a service each month. They even came up at times for the meal.

Some of the Whittlesea church did not agree with the meals and there were other issues.

Whittlesea dissolved the regional council for the parish and the Kinglake West Uniting Church was left wondering ‘what next?’.

Presbytery (regional office) suggested the Church join another parish but this did not eventuate with no other churches close by and some not wanting to further stretch the resources of a minister. The nearest other Uniting Churches are Yarra Glen, Broadford and Alexandra.

In 2018 the Uniting Church decided it would close the church without discussion withthecongregation. Initially they expected the congregation to be out of the building at short notice. It had already started its own incorporated group, Kinglake West Supper Club, and applied to lease the buildings. It was a difficult and uncertain time, but there was a six-month licence. A licence only allowed useof the building but did not allow useof the church or allow other users.

This was difficult as local people saw the need and had several inquiries but presbytery would not allow it. One was for a wedding that the Church had to tell the person who to contact. Another minister could have come and taken the service. Locals were disappointed when presbytery said it was not possible. They would not even allow a church service for the 10th anniversary of Black Saturday. There was a luncheon for the anniversary and it was a packed building with a comment from the then Shire CEO how great this was. ● Continued on next page

Local Briefs Yea Wetlands

■ Y Water Discovery Centre has a new name and a whole new set of signage and branding.

It is now known as the Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre.

Organisers felt the timing was right to rebrand the Centre to better align with the Yea Wetlands. The new name reflects the location and the experiences and activities on offer in both the Centre and the Wetlands.

Along with the new signage there is now a new website and work is also underway to develop a Visitor Guide and update the directional and interpretive signage in the Wetlands.

Significant funding support has been received from FRRR (Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal) to help deliver these projects.

At Steels Creek

■ Steels Creek Social and Tennis Club Friday night socials are back from 6pm this Friday (Feb. 4).

Locals are invited or a chat and a drink with their valley friends. Children are welcome and the courts are available for those that wish to have a hit.

The bqarbecue will be fired up, with sausages, onions and bread supplied. Bring-yourown drinks. Cost is $25 per family or $15 per couple.

Congrats. Ian

■ Indi MHR Helen Haines has congratulated Ian DunellASM of Pheasant Creek who has been recognised for his volunteer work as a Community Emergency Response Team member, the last 10 years of which have been as team leader.

The Ambulance Services Medal recipient played an instrumental rol in rebuilding Kinglake’s CERT following the Black Saturday bushfires.

Speed limits drop

■ State Labor has announced plans to reduce speed limits to 80kmhon roads across country Victori,a, says Steph Ryan MLA©.

Ms Ryan described the policy this week as “lazy”, and said the Andrews Government should focus on fixing country Victoria’s crumbling road network.

“Labor cut the road maintenance budget by 25 per cent last year and now, because of crumbling roads and potholes, they plan to drop speed limits on country roads to 80kmh,” Ms Ryan said.

“This is a lazy and arrogant decision by the government which demands cars be roadworthy but does nothing to ensure roads are car worthy.

“Reducing speed limits on regional roads doesn’t fill potholes, doesn’t fill cracks and certainly doesn’t stop roads completely falling apart; it just means the government has to do less.

Grants for Shows

■ Show societies and field day organisers can apply for one off payments under the $21 million second round of the Morrison Government’s Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program until February 17. Grants from $10,000 to $70,000 will be available for eligible show societies and field day organisations to help cover significant financial losses over the past two consecutive years due to events being cancelled because of COVID-19.

Mitchell awardees

■ The 2022 Mitchell Shire Community Award recipients are: ■ Citizen of the Year: Norman Mason ■ Young Citizen of the Year: Tatiana Yousif ■ Online or Community Event of the Year: Seymour Local Aboriginal Network NAIDOC Week event ■ Community Group of the Year: Love in Action Wallan ■ Access and Inclusion Champion Award: Mitchell Multicultural Community Association

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■ North Eltham general practitioner Anthony Michaelson was a recipient of the ‘Order of Australia’ honour last week.

He was cited “for service to the community through alcohol and drug use prevention programs”.

Tony was a founding Board Member, Alcohol and Other Drugs Committee, since 1996.

As one of the senior members at Myhealth North Eltham Medical Centre since 1980, he has been a member of the Addiction Medicine Network, Specific Interests Faculty, since 2014.

Tony was founder and co-ordinator of the Methadone program and other addiction treatments, since 1985.

He has been the Doctor-in-Residence, Odyssey House Residential Rehabilitation Community, since 2018.

He was Crisis Response Doctor for the Victoria Police, mid1980s - mid1990s.

As a member of St Margaret's Anglican Church, Eltham, he is a former member of the Parish Council, a Communion Assistant, and Parishioner, since 1980s.

Awards and recognition include and Award of Appreciation of Professional Services, Victoria Police, and he was a Queens Scout.

Targa returns

■ The Targa Fest will be held from 5pm8.30pm on Saturday February 12..

There will be sports cars, activities, market

stalls and music to celebrate the return of the community event to High St, Mansfield.

The event runs from February 11-13 and goes through Mansfield, Mt Buller, Euroa, Eildon and Whitfield.

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■ Kevin Drinkwell, Greensborough Salvation Army Seniors Ministries CoOrdinator, tells The Local Paper that their seniors club meest the needs of lonely people in surrounding communities who have lost partners and loved ones.

“They participate with other couples and have made life-long friendships and activities through our club,” Kevin says.

“If you have time on your hands, then come along and meet new friends and interests.

“We meet every Friday, starting on February 4 at 11.45am, bring your own lunch. Cost $3.

Activities include bowls, billiards, table games, followed by a guest speaker or musical group, then afternoon tea at 2.45pm.

We also go on outings.”

The hall address is the corner Glendale Rd and Flodden Way, Greensborough/Briar Hill. Contact: 0411 853 582.

KG plan

■ Nillumbik Shire Council has adopted a management plan for the Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park with minimum change.

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Kinglake West Church to be sold The Church officials continued renewing the licence each six months. Doing all the maintenance etc. The heating/air conditioning broke down and needed replacing.

The Presbytery stalled on this and did nothing. The Presbytery had taken the Church’sshare of the manse rent and the regional council funds, something the Church never had access to, so there was money they could have used for this.

“For over two years we have been left to heat a building with small fan heaters and a few fans for summer. All at our cost as we pay the electricity.

“Since May 2021 we tried once again to get a lease, but none of emails and letters were replied to. We wrote the moderator who oversees Victoria and Tasmania with no reply as well. We have since learned they forwarded the letters to presbytery. In early December we were told the building was being sold, we had to vacate and only given a short time to do this. Considering Christmas, holiday period and COVID restrictions it was almost impossible.

“We have done everything within our means to have this decision changed and allow us and the community to continue to use the building to no avail. The only concession is a small extension to the vacate time. This includes letters from other people and organisations. We were told to get the Shire to purchase the site. We know this is not a realistic option.

“In the short time it would be difficult to access any funding elsewhere. There seems to be a perception the area is awash with money after Black Saturday. Even in churches you are dealing with people in offices who have no idea of the reality in smaller communities and sometimes are not even church members.

“We were told not to cut the grass as they had a contractor who would do this within two weeks. Another month later and it still has not been done. All of this work had previously been done by volunteers. I have since received more offers to mow it and I want to thank those people. I would also like to thank the contractor doing the road side for doing more than they should. It is very sad to see it in this state.

“The Kinglake West Supper Club will continue in some form or another. We have not had time to work out any future plans.

We still have food share items if anyone in need can contact me to arrange this. All confidential.

“We will be holding the Last Supper at the Uniting Church building on Friday (Feb. 4) at 6pm. Numbers are limited because we have already packed away lots of our equipment etc. So please RSVP if you wish to attend.

“We would like to thank the community and all our volunteers for their support. There have been so many people who have come and helped at times, it is impossible to thank you all. It was very much appreciated.

“We have always welcomed people without prejudice, whatever their background or beliefs. We have never regretted opening up the church, feeling that churches need to be used more than on Sunday. As one door closes, we look forward to seeing what doors will open. Then none of us expected to be in a pandemic and all the challenges it has brought. Wishing everyone all the best and hope this year is full of hope, peace, joy and love.”

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Colour red Lucky day Tuesday Racing numbers 1.2.3.4.

Lotto numbers 1.5.13.14.40.44.

In a period of new beginnings, many will be updating their love lives and appearances. More travel is indicated, and this is an excellent time to unwind. For many, a windfall could eventuate.

Taurus: April 21- May 20.

Colour peach Lucky day. Wednesday Racing numbers 4.5.3.2.

Lotto numbers 13.15.26.28.37.39.

A windfall is indicated, and the ambitious should be able to push their career ventures. Many will be making changes, and new jobs could be back on offer.

Gemini:May 21- June 21.

Colour pink Lucky day Wednesday Racing numbers 1.3.5.2.

Lotto numbers 13.15.24.40.6.3.

Long-distance travel is indicated, and a busier time on the social scene, you or your partner could get the opportunity to advance their career interests or take up a new position.

Cancer: June 22- July 22.

Colour silver Lucky day. Monday Racing numbers 1.2.3.5.

Lotto numbers 13.15.24.40.22.10.

Good luck can happen when you need it most. The financial picture looks good and can bring changes. However, don’t spend to impress.

Leo: July 23- August 22.

Colour red Lucky day Friday Racing numbers 1.3.2.5.

Lotto numbers 13.15.26.28.37.40.

An ample opportunity is in the pipeline, and many could be offered excellent openings into new careers.

Those close to you could be surprised at your energy.

Virgo: August 23- September 23.

Colour blue Lucky day Friday Racing numbers 1.5.8.9.

Lotto numbers 13.15.26.27.40.45.

Your life and love affairs should be proceeding much more smoothly, and this could be the best time to break bad habits circumstances could force you on to a new and healthier way of life.

Libra: September 224- October 23.

Colour white Lucky day Tuesday Racing numbers 1.3.2.5.

Lotto numbers. 13.15.26.24.40.33.

Accepting invitations to socialize more often could bring an exciting opportunity across your path. More will be in the public gaze. Problems in your love life should sort out.

Scorpio: October 24- November 22.

Colour red Lucky day Friday Racing 1.2.3.5.

Lotto numbers 13.15.26.29.37.38.

Surprises are in store. Many could receive a career offer that could create friction with their emotional relationships. You’ll need to be extra lovely to loved ones.

Sagittarius: November 23- December 20 Lucky colour lilac Lucky day. Monday Racing numbers 1.5.3.2 Lotto numbers 4.15.26.23.32.10.

Good fortune can come through social connections.

However, don’t let success go to your head and forget old friends or values. Romances can bring surprises.

Capricorn: December 21- January 19.

Colour brown Lucky day Saturday Racing 1.7.9.8.

Lotto numbers 13.15.29.27.7.19.

An excellent period for the things that money can buy.

Luck in a lottery or other games of chance or just being in the right place at the right time. A loved one could surprise you with good news.

Aquarius: January 20- February 19.

Lucky colour green Lucky day Monday Racing numbers 1.5.6.2.

Lotto numbers 13.15.26.27.4.40.

An exciting time for love or planning a family, so why are you waiting? Different people will cross your path, and you could be in for a total revamp of your lifestyle.

Pisces: February 20- March 20.

Colour red Lucky day. Thursday Racing 1.5.9.6.

Lotto numbers 1.6.19.26.24.40.

Someone out of the past may remind you of things you had forgotten. Beware of false friends and of paying bills twice.

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Vale Carmel McCarthy An excerpt from her eulogy Provided by Angela Finn (daughter) Carmel McCarthy, aged 90 years, passed away peacefully at Rosebank Nursing Home, Yea on January 7.

Carmel, was one of the most resilient, loving, generous, compassionate and kindest people you could ever meet and anyone who met her was blessed.

Carmel was born in Yea on May 3, 1931. Her parents were George and Gladys Cunningham of Flowerdale. Mum was their third daughter, following Molly and Cath and then came Kevin.

Her mother, Gladys ran the Flowerdale Post Office and local Telephone Exchange. George was a farmer.

Some of Mum’s childhood memories included: swinging each other around on the mop on the shiny floor; collecting wood in an old dray - pulled by Mick Coonan’s clydesdale horse Roanie; the 5km walk or ride to school; breaking ice on puddles; counting spider webs; exploring ferny nooks with lacy fern fronds dripping in bubbling water; finding wildflowers, including modest violets growing; checking rabbit traps in the early mornings with Pa and watching the sunrise on Ebeling’s hill; the excitement of School Sports Days when all the small schools surrounding Yea district would gather; and a most exciting event - going with Pa at night to smoke out beehives in order to collect honey.

The Flowerdale School went to Grade 8, Carmel then caught a bus - over Break O Day Rd from Flowerdale to Glenburn to Limestone into Yea and back again after school!

She remembered gathering clay every Friday - to paint the open fireplace and cleaning the copper on Sunday nights and setting the fire underneath it, ready for Gran to wash on a Monday; they gathered gum tips to use as decoration.

Carmel became a school teacher. After some time under supervision at the Yea school; mum was sent out to one teacher schools - Cheviot and Limestone, were two of these. She also taught at Marysville for a time.

Carmel asked Anthony McCarthy to be her Deb partner; And so began an amazing and enduring love story that I know has inspired many as they have watched Mum and Dad together.

They were married on May 31, 1952. On New Year’s Day in 1953, they moved into a very unfinished house on King Parrot Creek Rd. Gradually the house was completed and more genteel furniture acquired.

Their first child, Anthony, was born in Melbourne in August 1953. The rest were born in Yea – Kieran in January1956, Angela in ‘59, Dominic ‘63, Matthew ‘66 and Joseph in ‘68.

Pa died in 1973, and Gran moved in with us at Strath Creek not long after. She lived with us for close to 20 years. Mum included Gran in so many of her activities.

Mum was ‘wholehearted’. She loved belong-

■ The Yea Railway Market is scheduled to be held at the Station St site this Saturday (Feb. 5).

Blind eye on K’lake-Heid. Road

● Carmel McCarthy ing to and throwing herself into family and community life and events; going about things in an unassuming way - having lots of fun - whilst getting the job done.

She was an active member of the Red Cross for 40+ years, participated in and helped organise numerous Parish events, School Parents and Friends, Hospital and Rosebank auxilaries etc Mum’s love of gardens and gardening is well known. Her artistic flair came to the fore as she created stone ponds and steps, waterfalls, rock and log gardens, sculptures out of stumps, and other nooks and crannies.

Mum loved being with people and socialising and yet was also quite at home going about her everyday chores with genuine joy. She was a contemplative being and loved being in and observing nature. Mum was observant of all around her, whether that be people, birds, trees, animals, flowers, clouds, rainbows … always noticing.

Mum was always on the lookout for who she could help and often called in on and spent time with, lonely, elderly people, around Yea. In the days before Meals on Wheels, she would arrive at their door laden with a meal and stay for a chat. Once Meals on Wheels began, Mum and Dad, or Mum and Marj O’Dwyer took their turn delivering - always stopping for a chat.

Carmel was an amazing woman - a true saint in many ways. Everyone close to Carmel will miss her greatly but have gained so much in knowing her and being inspired by her love, courage and resilience.

- Anglea Finn

Long wait for Museum ■ The State Labor Government has failed to deliver on its commitment to establish a Bushfire Museum and Education Centre – three years after the project was announced.

Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish said, “It has been two and a half years since community consultation closed and there are no confirmed details about the project at all - the intended location, content or format of the centre.”

In Parliament, Ms McLeish for a second time questioned the status and timeframe of the project and outcome of community consultation which closed on August 15, 2019.

“The Andrews Labor Government has totally disregarded their commitment to create this important centre and has left the community without,” Ms McLeish said.

Announced in February 2019, the bushfire museum and education centre would raise awareness of the history, stories, and lessons of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires and other fires.

“The museum and education centre will be incredibly important and symbolic to many Victorians impacted by bushfire. Many people are passionate about the development and want to see it happen,” Ms McLeish said.

Local Briefs Market this Sat.

■ The ongoing issue of high-risk accidents and safety treatments on the HeidelbergKinglake Road continues to be ignored by the State Labor Government, accoirding to Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish.

Ms McLeish says she has been relentlessly advocating for safety improvements to be made along the dangerous road before any more fatalities and accidents take place.

Ms McLeish wrote to Ben Carroll, the Minister for Roads, for the fifth time, most recently suggesting safety barriers be installed on the Heidelberg-Kinglake Road to help protect vehicles and cyclists from running off the narrow road.

The Minister replied: “It is acknowledged there are opportunities to do more” when referring to the current safety of the road and that “building on previous work, the Victorian Government will continue to consider the need for further safety improvements.”

Despite this, the Minister has failed to reveal what will be done or when, Ms McLeish said.

Ms McLeish said of the response, “People really want to know the Labor Government’s plan to improve this road. Clearly, they don’t have one.”

“I recently heard of another car that had gone over the side of the road. Thankfully no one was injured. The next person may not be so lucky and that would be an absolute tragedy because it could be preventable.

“I have seen recent footage of a near collision between multiple vehicles and a truck.

There are many photos of oversized trucks struggling along this road. It is scary stuff.”

Ms McLeish has called for preventions and more signage to stop oversized trucks from travelling along this road.

“The oversized trucks taking this route are a major issue on the road. Truck drivers often unwittingly are putting themselves and other drivers at risk,” Ms McLeish said.

Ms McLeish together with Murrindindi Shire Councillor Ilona Gerencser, requested the Minister for Roads travel the HeidelbergKinglake Road himself, to see firsthand the dangerous on this road. The Minister is yet to respond.

Cr Gerencser said, “The increasing traffic, recent fatality of a local resident, constant ‘near misses’, oversized trucks and the fact that the road width is under standard, necessitates urgent action.”

“Words and promises will not save lives, only immediate action.”

“We, the residents and consistent users of this road, are sick of our registration fees being utilised by the government on roads not in our area and want the accidents and deaths to stop,” Cr Gerencser said.

Newest Aussies

■ Maureen Thurston-Chartraw and Charl, Elizabeth and James Louw became Australian citizens at an outdoor citizenship ceremony at the Kinglake Library and Customer Service Centre late last month.

Murrindindi Shire Council Mayor Cr Sue Carpenter, Deputy Mayor Cr Damien Gallagher, Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish and Council’s CEO Livia Bonazzi were pleased to congratulate the newest residents.

$2.3 mil discovery

● Cindy McLeish MLA

■ Almost a month after the winning numbers were drawn, a Greensborough couple today discovered they scored more than $2.3 million in Tattslotto’s New Year’s Eve Megadraw.

The residents held one of the 17 division one winning entries in Tattslotto draw 4221.

Each division one winning entry scored $2,352,941.18.

The couple plan to use the prize to upgrade their retirement plans and help their adult children.

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Tallarook 1/81 L Watts 35* B Tarran 31* def Seymour 80 K Winnell 4/11 L Irving 2/7 L Watts 2/24. Yea Tigers 9/167(cc) CI Armstrong 51 J Christie 39* N Beattie 27 B Buttler 2/10 J Lowe 2/30 J Buttler 2/33 def by Kilmore 6/198(cc) D Tassone 117* R Hanson 46* A Chisholm 3/51.

B-Grade. Seymour 6/127(cc) MC Woldhuis 59 C Thomson 3/23 def by Avenel 5/132 D Lowis 39 C Thomson 30 S Bruce 2/ 29 MR Culina 2/40. Kilmore drew Pyalong.

Eastern Hill 152 B Sherwood 44 M Coggan 42* AA Gleeson 3/29 J Hibbens 2/20 B Fleming 2/31 def by Broadford 6/155 M Mirabella 57* C Stute 31 KL Hopkins 30 H Sherwood 2/21 M Coggan 2/21. Alexandra 6/ 111 S Parker 31* C Tippett 3/30 def by Puckapunyal 4/114 A Russell 49* B Peterson 30 W Ellis 3/21.

C-Grade. Avenel 7/130(cc) A Loweke 41* AJ Harper 25 J Byers 25 D Kerrigan 2/19 drew Kilmore Blue 8/130(cc) M Isles 39 J Carroll 30 O Loweke 2/5 A Loweke 2/20.

Broadford 6/93 S Baker 32* N Wal 4/5 def Alexandra 90 C Mawson 36 AD Withers 5/ 34 Z Kilroy 2/2 S Kilroy 2/11. Kilmore White 7/155(cc) P Lilburn 87 D Thompson 2/13 PC Hildebrand 2/21 def by Yea Tigers 4/161 P Moulday 95* L Zipsin 29. Pyalong 89 M Wittig 31 J Fulton 3/17 M Brown 3/21 F Rutherford 2/32 def by Eastern Hill 6/90 M Brown 53* aJ hiscock 2/8 WJ Wyllie 2/23.

Under 14. Yea Tigers: Bye. Eastern Hill 3/87(cc) R Kennedy 27* def Broadford 8/ 64(cc) H Thomson 3/7 S Brown 2/2. Kilmore 5/83 C Micallef 30* def Alexandra 7/82(cc) J Snyman 31* M Archibald 3/9 D McNicholas 2/10.

Ringwood District Lindsay Trollope Shield. Ainslie Park 1st XI 5/202(cc) TD Stray 66* D Bettess 41 J Tucker 30 D Killen 25 M Crozier 2/19 def South Croydon 1st XI 153 B Stewart 55 RD Tattersall 27 D Killen 3/20 L Jones 3/31 D Allan 2/26. Mooroolbark 1st XI 66 B Humphrey 3/4 S Muthalif 3/13 C Stevens 2/ 17 def byLilydale 1st XI 5/68 M Ross 4/6.

Norwood 1st XI 172 S Storey 51 BC Hastie 40 N McDonald 4/43 J Dimitrov 2/34 d e f Wantirna South 1st XI 154 TJ McGown 34 NM Lester 4/27 GJ McInerney 2/31. North Ringwood 1st XI 4/208(cc) MJ Scott 75 A Leis 74 C Grigg 2/34 def Montrose 1st XI 150 M Edwards 60 L Ridgwell 3/22 RJ Peter-Budge 2/19 MJ Scott 2/21.

Bill Wilkkins Cup. Bayswater Park 1st XI 10/100 JP Court 32 L Wong 3/19 S Carter 2/20 T Henry 2/29 def by Templeton 1st XI 7/162(cc) N DeSilva 78* S Carter 25 T Gstrein 4/16. St Andrews 1st XI 2/160 JE Lynn 56 JW Paynter 55*def Mount Evelyn 1st XI 8/159(cc) D Fraser 33 D Cuthbertson 4/23.

Warranwood 1st XI 140 T Keyhoe 36 D Dempsey 5/21 C Delaney 2/21 T Gibson 2/ 30 def byEast Ringwood 1st XI 9/162(cc) M Stevenson 37 J Gray 30 DL Turner 3/37 A Kearney 2/40. Wonga Park 1st XI 126 L Madushanka 3/15 L Killey 2/16 C Rakuscek 2/22 N Liyanapathirana 2/26def by Warrandyte 1st XI 8/184(cc) H Brown 42* D Mooney 27 B Poole 27 B Taylor 25 B White 3/41.

Stuart Newey Plate. Chirnside Park 1st XI 122 G Gromadovski 29 JR Blyth 3/32 A McInerney 2/9 MA Thomas 2/9 def by Croydon Ranges 1st XI 7/126 Z Jenkins 34 WJ Spencer 3/18 J Battaglene 2/16. Scoresby 1st XI 7/87 A Eranda 32 D Caton 2/9 S Nicholson 2/21 JT Smith 2/26 v Kilsyth 1st XI 9/217(cc) JS McPhee 84 J Turner 39 A Eranda 3/43 H Singh 3/44. Seville 1st XI 189 K Jones 63 B Woods 38 J Williams 30 D Gibbs 3/21 D Price 2/28 def by South Warrandyte 1st XI 6/219(cc) A Solomons 85* T Peter-Budge 36 J Exley 33 D Price 25 D Walker 2/15 PG Rajapakshage 2/38. Woori Yallock 1st XI 9/114 A Ferguson 43 D Earp 5/16 C Noy 2/21 def Croydon North 1st XI 112 SS Findlay 55 D Hyndman 4/20 S Young 3/14 A Dunn 2/26.

Steve Pascoe Shield. South Croydon 2nd XI 5/139 F Sheridan 48 L Barrett 27 T Sier 2/ 24 A Butler 2/29 def by Ainslie Park 2nd XI 7/238(cc) T Ridley 51* R Peters 41 C Eustice 37 T Sier 34 ML Moss 31 R Lacey 3/39.

Heathwood 1st XI 0/122 E Weston 75* P Bremner 32* def Wandin 1st XI 8/121(cc) R Gordon 2/6 C Deidun 2/21 G Oakley 2/29.

Montrose 2nd XI 8/159(cc) C Ratcliffe 34* H Daniell 25 K Bomford 3/14 R Matthews 2/ 24 def byYarra Junction 1st XI 6/162 K Bomford 56* T Nightingale 46 R Carter 30 Oj McCallum 2/30. Wantirna South 2nd XI 5/ 168 A Jorgensen 59 B Stow 42* C Webb 30* B D'Amore 3/47 def Healesville 1st XI 6/ 164(cc) B D'Amore 60* J Handasyde 27 K Chandra 2/18 L Raggett 2/29

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Diamond Valley cricket scores ■ Banyule was defeated by Rosanna in last Saturday’s Diamond Valley Cricket Association Barclay Shield competition.

Barclay Shield. Rosanna 8/171(cc) S Sheehan 50 N Horsford 42 S Shelton 27 TD Elmer 3/25 AS Cheema 2/29 def Banyule 146 JN Wilson 30 N Carlton 4/30 S Shelton 2/18 H Almatrah 2/21. Macleod 7/110 S Lumsden 29* T Wise 26 MJ Stanley 3/21 N Weerakkody 2/ 26 def Lower Eltham 106 T Dale 2/12 M Bottomley 2/13 R Wise 2/19 T Wise 2/23 JN Swainger 2/26. Research Eltham Collegians 172 JL Cummane 60* JT Watson 3/21 DH Bedurke 2/21 def by Diamond Creek 8/202(cc) T McLean 79 DR Gilbert 37 B Ward 3/40 A Turner 2/53.

Heidelberg 9/154(cc) J Smith 44 J Lambert 3/ 19 JC Young 2/32 R O'Donnell 2/34 def North Eltham Wanderers 148 B Roughsedge 42 JC Young 27 A Fotinopoulos 2/25, Riverside 8/ 159(cc) A Villani 52 S Money 29 BC Money 26 T Hughes 4/26 J Kulikowski 4/30 def Epping 155 T Hughes 33 J Henkel 30 T Emmins 27 D Smith 3/23 A Villani 3/35 LA Money 2/20.

Money Shield. Eltham 6/198 K Sheehan 45 M Chrimes 40 L Wilson 40* TK Groom 3/35 def Montmorency 5/197(cc) R Shaman 52 M O'Brien 50 J Taylor 35. Rosebank 4/153 B Piraina 51 DD Wickramarathna 37 A Perera 30 J McLagan 2/19 D Bainbridge 2/29 def Mernda 150 J McLagan 67 H Smith 3/34. Plenty 3/ 163(cc) TK Rajarathna 53 CC Prasad 39 G Zull 27* def Bundoora Park 161 TK Rajarathna 2/ 20 S Cullen 2/26 A Welsh 2/29. Lalor Stars 9/ 147(cc) AAbbas 29* J Steele 28 A Jordanidis 27 D Giuliani 25 L Solar 3/19 A Hamilton 2/11 G Turner 2/21 M Zealley 2/26 def Bundoora United 129 J Thompson 46 L Joyce 28 G Turner 25 JW Scott 3/27 A Jordanidis 2/16 JJ Nixon 2/18.

Bundoora 7/143(cc) S Silva 42 N Sharma 28 S Malalgodapitiya 2/23 UJ Ranasingha 2/29 def Old Paradians 113 K Lawson 32 N Caracella 4/22 R Eley 2/14.

Mash Shield. Panton Hill 165 S Tung 41 D Lakmal 3/23 A Fernando 3/24 T Jones 2/45 def Thomastown United 160 A Fernando 57 N James 40 J Barton 2/7 B Young 2/20 S Tung 2/42.

Whittlesea 183 N Fowler 107 C Fernandes 4/ 16 A Mangrolia 3/33 N Andrews 2/37 def by Mill Park 6/251(cc) MK McAuley 119 AC McLaughlin 39 J Marshall 29 R Hillyear 28 BA Avola 4/46. Greensborough 6/146 W Fernando 38 def Lower Plenty 145 B Wright 36 T Smith 26 CJ Austin 3/21 M Vilchez 2/25 M Crawford 2/40. Laurimar 1/35 def South Morang 33 JD Deans-Draper 4/9 LT Donaldson 3/7 N Woods 2/6. Thomastown 3/165 N Fellows 67* C Aitken 29 L Alberti 26* def by Hurstbridge 5/202(cc) K Edussooriya 75 M Berry 45* B Lovett 33 N Fellows 3/48.

B-Grade. Banyule 5/101 RJ Hartnett 26 def Rosanna 99 JA Neilson 6/22 NT Ross 2/17 OA McGillion 2/23. Diamond Creek 8/140(cc) A McCormick 69* J Fitzpatrick 2/21 L Perrett 2/ 21 def Research Eltham Collegians 111 S Lamb 46 R McCormick 3/1 JR Rowley 3/17 A Jarram 3/23. Epping 58 J Hartigan 4/9 E Smale 2/12 N Brennan 2/19 def by Riverside 5/162(cc) X Youngman 42* N Bragg 39 M Doyle 25 K Lawry 2/14 K Lamprey 2/32. Bundoora United 1/122 K Pisano 60* LJ Capicchiano 49 def Lalor Stars 7/121(cc) M Marshall 43* L Miranda 31 C Willis 2/9 G Logeswaran 2/15. Montmorency 7/194(cc) J Greenwood 46 R Coleman 43 CR Gaunt 29 D Compton 27* TF Meehan 2/33 M Ryan 2/41 def Heidelberg 126 D Gattuso 31 D Compton 3/19 C Butcher 2/20 JH Andrew 2/27.

C-Grade. Lower Eltham 3/155(cc) N Lambert 63* M Salvatore 32* S Hone 27 def Macleod 5/154(cc) DW Snyder 72 L Burgoyne 3/35 J Whitcher 2/37. North Eltham Wanderers 4/173 L McLeod 48 J Hedley 38* D Naidoo 31 M Simpson 30* S Gibbs 2/5 def Riverside 8/ 170(cc) A Merrifield 36 S Gibbs 29 L McLeod 2/23 M Simpson 2/24. Old Paradians 5/141(cc) H Pal 2/11 def by Bundoora 4/144(cc) AJ Evans 42 C Jones 40. Lower Plenty 6/141 LJ Chilcott 38 JG McIntyre Snr 2/22 def Banyule 8/138(cc) JG McIntyre Snr 43 J Perugini 29. Mernda 2/57 def Laurimar 56 M Edwards 3/8 J Marshall 3/ 11 J Hempel 3/11.

D-Grade. Hurstbridge 8/202(cc) P Holzer 106 J Cugnetto 3/12 def Thomastown 6/138(cc) F Farchione 51* P Richardson 29 S Joynson 2/ 17. Bundoora Park 8/135 S Miller 32 A Peters

26 A Coles 3/22 def Plenty 8/133(cc) A Coles 52* J Martorana 4/24 E Perera 2/23. Diamond Creek 7/173(cc) C Sexton 43 M MacDonald 34 MJ Rolfe 25* S Favrin 3/11 def by Rosebank 2/ 177(cc) S Favrin 71* S Cassar 49 F Carelli 30*.

Mill Park 110 S Pillai 40 C Hodges 3/14 JM Waldron 2/15 B Pilgrim 2/24 def by Eltham 4/ 218(cc) M Minney 100* M Trounce 42 M McMaster 3/23. Thomastown United 8/88 R Patmore 2/5 B Rigg 2/11 def by Montmorency 141 S Norton 49 S Woodhouse 25 T Luthra 3/24 S Apostola 2/19.

E-Grade. Lower Eltham 9/100 T Chisholm 32* A Cronwright 3/12 NW Crosland 2/9 D Hooper 2/15 def by North Eltham Wanderers 2/ 269(cc) R Lambert 114 N Anderson 69* A Cronwright 62. South Morang 6/165(cc) PG Martin 93 N Hewage 2/12 def by Greensborough 0/166 J Perichon 90* D Patullo 63*. Mernda 88 H Lehner 4/7 LJ Heaney 3/17 BS Goodwin 2/11 def by Whittlesea 8/135(cc) H Lehner 50 LJ Heaney 27 S Thompson 2/18 S McCarter 2/26.

Riverside 5/147(cc) M Mahony 38 N Ellks 35* T Cotter 32 B White 2/27 def Panton Hill 8/ 140(cc) S Tung 47 J Kanellos 28 M Brennan 3/ 20 M Mahony 3/25.

F1-Grade. Banyule 103 S Otter 3/31 S Aujla 2/3 R Caracella 2/13 V Siwas 2/14 def by Bundoora 8/119(cc) J Brady 31 PJ Cargin 3/26 DR Murray 2/26. Rosanna 5/140(cc) H Jackson 51 D Spokes 34 def Lower Plenty 6/134 G MacIsaac 45 E Buxton 38 D Arrowsmith 28 E Rao 2/12. Riverside 9/169(cc) A Nolan 58 A D'Amico 29 W Hewett 27* H Yadav 3/34 J Hineman 2/18 JT Gardiner 2/38 def Epping 114 JT Gardiner 31 W Hewett 3/7 W Mills 3/20.

Lalor Stars 3/145 M Atmaca 34 D Vasilev 34 N Mittica 31* J Vasilev 25* E Despotellis 2/43 def Old Paradians 141 L Sadiku-Stocco 29 P Di Giuseppe 28* J Vasilev 3/18 MS Gill 3/18.

F2-Grade. Montmorency 3/168 CP Strongman 54* L Plant 43* K Williams 27 def Heidelberg 6/165(cc) G Watson 59 J Davies 3/ 35 CP Strongman 2/14. Plenty 2/143 G King 43* N Strangwick 41 def Eltham 8/139(cc) B Luker 56 HJ Pertile 28 N Strangwick 4/28 L Pyers 2/ 24. Research Eltham Collegians 4/77 M Dean 44* G Tsilemanis 3/13 def Mill Park 8/73(cc) P Borg 41* B Jones 4/6 NA Hardy 2/14 A Ryan 2/ 30. Bundoora United 4/162 C Marchingo 91* R Tomasiello 2/43 def Diamond Creek 2/161(cc) S Mangin 84 R Tomasiello 52* F3-Grade. Macleod 1/90 M Turnbull 46* def Bundoora Park 87 A Guntur 35 T Ciarlo 3/20 T McKinlay 2/5 JT Cleary 2/17 S Kelly 2/27.

Banyule 97 GD Cochrane 43 A Shetty 3/15 M Stacy 2/16 def by Rosanna 107 G Wilson 26 A Jadhav 4/11 BY Wilson 3/15 NJ Aston 2/21.

Laurimar 7/119(cc) MM Bonadio 35 CH Lawrenson 29* def by Thomastown United 8/ 126(cc) S Tame 4/9 DG Sinclair 2/12. South Morang 6/153 S Sivagnanasundram 37 S Thavaraj 34 def Diamond Creek 9/151(cc) G Shallard 34 B Hardman 29 P Vasanthanathan 3/16 C Thirugnanam 2/27 G1-Grade. Old Paradians 139 J Wijayakoon 35 K Perera 25 def by Mernda 6/143 CO Fernando 2/25. Epping def by Research Eltham Collegians. Rosebank 8/127(cc) R Clark 25 C Hallett 4/18 J Jukes 2/15 def by Laurimar 4/129 DS Crain 43 D Edwards 34 M Carelli 2/24.

Thomastown 93 J Cope 30 D Morter 3/15 DA Morter 3/18 D Sampath 2/8 H Roberts 2/17 def

by North Eltham Wanderers Cricket Club 4/ 167(cc) R Lyall 53* DA Morter 51*.

Local Sport North Metro Jika Shield. Reservoir Cobras 9/83(cc) M Manteit 3/25 CJ Volitakis 2/24 def by Holy Trinity 4/84 M Manteit 25* L McCann 2/15 DR Yerradimme 2/21. Heidelberg West 4/ 158(cc) VK Arachchige 48 A Young 41* def Rivergum 156 C Altis 53 SA Morley 37 C Taylor 4/41 T Darshana 3/17. Keon Park 4/ 136(cc) AS Jamal 41 J McNamara 38 JW Ladiges-Tucker 2/25 def Donath 4/132(cc) H Short 57* A Barker 40 R Docherty 2/28.

Northern Socials 103 JA Boughton 3/19 D Castrucci 2/4 TE Volitakis 2/18 M Sortino 2/ 30 def byPreston Baseballers 9/116(cc) J Walker 27 M Adams 2/15 C Richards 2/15 C Sudaraka 2/20.

Jack Quick Shield. Dennis 6/51 S Muhammad 3/13 E Rosmulder 2/34 def Fairfield 50 JC Sparrow 4/10 LA Pantalone 3/14 M Chamberlain 2/10. Cameron 180 KD Beaumont 42 BR Cornford 32 K Massey 4/8 C Thwaites 3/18 JT Lynch 3/45 def Olympic Colts 9/140 J White 55 P Smith 3/17 MS De Felice 3/26 E Smith 2/24. Camrea Cricket Club 7/178(cc) A Indrajith 74 BR Dawson 54 M Moncrieff 2/24 J Shepherd 2/39 def by Old Ivanhoe 1/182 J Roman 85* M McLean 56*. Preston Footballers 205 H Ravichandran 112 M Vadakkedath 5/34 S Buddaraju 2/22 def by Fiji Victorian 4/241(cc) L RaviKumar 94* G Harish 45 N Sawant 40* A Devgan 2/ 31 R Draicchio 2/43 Jack Kelly Shield. Preston Baseballers 2nd XI 160 PA Hiah 57 D Wilson 27 JT MacDonald 25 def Preston YCW District 98 C Castrucci 6/36 JT MacDonald 2/21 C Gillett 2/25. Rivergum 2nd XI 5/151 CP Dunbar 34 L Henkel 33 PM Unkles 28* S Aluru 2/23 def Bellfield 140 G Nevuri 57 H kavati 26 L Henkel 4/23 PM Unkles 3/17 J O'Brien 2/20. Lalor Warriors 4/236(cc) S Suri 108* JP Perko 48 def Darebin Northern Riders 102 JP Perko 6/33 J Delcus 2/23 M Soufi 2/33. Strathewen drew West Preston John Adams Shield - B-Grade. Old Ivanhoe 2nd XI 4/212(cc) JB Wellington 58 JA Claus 55 V Pawar 43* S Shanley 35 def Camrea 2nd XI 157 C Mark 30 T Barulovski 28 G Trueman 2/12 R Hense 2/13. Holy Trinity 2nd Xi 3/112 N Sirgiannis 71* J Pennant 2/29 def Reservoir Cobras 2nd XI 111 A Shaikh 30 P Baxter 25 JB Murphy 2/27.

Ivanhoe Mavericks 7/201(cc) def by Strathewen 2nd XI 6/204 . Preston Himalayan 148 S Chhetri 40 def Heidelberg West 2nd XI 64 R Paudyal 3/14 ST Chetri 3/25 S Chhetri 2/11 R Ghouse 2/14.

Les Horne Shield - C-Grade. Fairfield 2nd XI 55 T Thompson 4/4 H Constable 2/10 def

by Dennis 2nd XI 0/56 R D'Rozario 31*. West Preston 2nd XI 127 B Ganesan 38 P Silva 4/ 38 N Nteris 2/7 L Wickramarathe 2/19 def

by Northern Socials 2nd XI 8/157(cc) B Firebrace 45* P Tyagi 36 D Jayatillaka 30 M Tate 3/16 K Ravi 2/31 C Peters 2/33. Donath 2nd XI 8/163(cc) S Dauer 47* M Mickelson 31 A Ellis 28* SS Baker 4/17 def Keon Park 2nd XI 9/114 L Bolt 29 J Purves 3/13 M Mickelson 2/21. Olympic Colts 2nd XI 99 C Connell 3/15 S Stelfox 3/24 def Cameron 2nd XI 78 D Stanley 3/17 J Clarke 3/25 S Harvey 2/15 Bob Herman Shield - D-Grade. Holy Trinity 3rd XI: Bye. Fiji Victorian 2nd XI 3/ 145(cc) G Krishna 75 N Tanwar 28 def Preston Footballers 2nd XI 9/144(cc) M Naeem 46 A Krishna 3/20 D Singh 2/10.

Darebin Northern Riders 2nd XI 135 J Lukey 4/29 M Cutler 3/35 D Butt 2/17 def by Lalor Warriors 2nd XI 138 S Whitnall 44 R Bhatia 32. Rivergum 3rd XI 1/132(cc) L O'Flynn 60 C Tsonis 52* def Preston Baseballers 3rd XI 7/131(cc) J Frost 40 K Trinh 29 MJ Parente 28 J Draim 3/17 Les Kemp Shield - E-Grade. West Preston 3rd XI: Bye. Fiji Victorian 3rd XI 8/ 134(cc) def Reservoir Cobras 3rd XI 6/ 129(cc). Bellfield 2nd XI 86 A Kareem 43 C O'Sullivan 4/14 A Lambert 2/18 def by Old Ivanhoe 3rd XI 2/90 R Pearce 38* Z Shaik 2/ 9.

Syd Sault Shield - F-Grade. Camrea 3rd XI 104 MJ Irving 3/25 A Thompson 2/14 def

by Rivergum 4th XI 119 J Deacoe 26.

Kinglake 6/228(cc) B Munn-Gibbs 104 B Styles 53 B Robinson 31 R Mulder 2/21 def Holy Trinity 4th XI 6/103(cc) JR Morgan 3/ 12 B Styles 2/7. Dennis 3rd XI 5/152 K Sherring 32 S Patti 4/29 def Fiji Victorian 4th XI 5/147(cc) R Singh 32* RR Suravajjula 31 BE Pantalone 2/26.

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Australia Day across Murrindindi

● Keith Phelan and Chas. Williams man the Eildon Lions barbecue.

● Michael Sundstrom and Frank Stow at Eildon.

● Chris and Syd Savage at Eildon

● Emery McCarthy and Will McCarthy, Yea CFA, were busy volunteers.

● Tex McKenzie and Peter Tull at Yea.

● Val and Peter Hauser celebrated their son Daniel’s Australia Day honour with the Conspicuous Service Medal

● David Anderson and Paul Kellett at Yea.

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Australia Day at Rotary Park, Alex.

● Murrindindi Citizen of the Year Sam Hicks flanked by Deane and Carl.

● Shire CEO Livia Bonazzi and Deputy Mayor Cr Damien Gallagher.

● Maurie Pawsey and John Sharwood.

● Ross Thompson and Sharon Fox

● Bob Flowers and Bruce Hyatt.

● Deb Hutchinson, Dylan Hackney and Mary Beale.

● Marg Rouse and Greta Vallance

● Kerry Burke and Noel McIlwraith.

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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not FILM: BEING THE RICARDOS (Streaming on Prime Video): Cast: Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, Tony Hale, J.K. Simmons, Robert Pine.

Details: Biography/Drama.

Year: 2021.

Rating:M. Length: 125 Minutes.

Stars: **** Review: Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem are Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, the stars of classic 1950s TV comedy "I Love Lucy," in this slice-of-life biopic from Oscar winner Aaron Sorkin (The Trial of the Chicago 7).

Set during one week of production, the film shows Lucy and Desi facing a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.

Outstanding biopic brings to vivid life two of the small screens legendary pioneering characters, and throughout the one week of behind-the-scenes of one of the shows most revered episodes, as you are taken back to their early years and through such events as the communist with-hunt and the House of Un-American Activities, but most importantly, two sides of the coin in the shaping of a classic series and the powerhouse relationship between Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez from the laughs in front of the camera to the drama running their Desilu Productions Studio empire.

Oscar winners Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem give tour-de-force performances as the dynamic couple, breathing compelling and captivating life as they navigate their way on both sides of the camera, and along with a stand-out supporting cast that includes J.K. Simmons (as William Frawley), Nina Arianda (as Vivian Vance and Tony Hale (as producer Jess Oppenheimer), a top-tier screenplay and direction by Aaron Sorkin, stand-out production design, costumes design and period detail, this all combines to bring you a gripping, hugely entertaining and unmissable experience on two dynamic pioneering forces of nature that made an unparalleled impact in the world of entertainment and changed television history forever.

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Details: Biography/History/Drama.

Year: 2021.

Rating:M. Length: 111 Minutes.

Stars: ***½ Review: English artist Louis Wain rises to prominence at the end of the 19th century for his surreal cat paintings that seemed to reflect his declining sanity.

Hot on the heels of his gripping award worthy performance in Jane Campion's "The Power of the Dog," Benedict Cumberbatch strikes again with great flare and conviction as the eccentric and troubled turn of the century Victorian artist Louis Wain, breathing vibrant and buoyant life into an anomalous genius whose passion and the art of feline creatures completely changed their standing in the then archaic culture, and as a result he and his art of cats became a cultural phenomenon, before plummeting into despair and poverty through tragedy and mental health, and ultimately forgotten by society and to history.

Narrated by Olivia Coleman, the stellar cast also includes Claire Foy as the long devoted and at times suffering wife, Toby Jones as his supportive but embittered U.K. "Illustrated London News" publisher of his art works, Nick Cave as H.G. Wells and Taika Waititi as American newspaper writer and editor, Max Kase, but the unnamed stars are the cats, plenty of cats, and as a result, an abundance of now cherished and highly collectable cat art, all combined to ultimately reveal a captivating, surreal, sad, complex, charming and highly entertaining tapestry, a loving and respectful portrait of a uniquely idiosyncratic human being and artist who made a difference to so many across generations that resonates to this day.

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■ 98 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas February 3.

Pleasant if ultimately ineffectual comedy/drama that is based on writer/director Kenneth Branagh’s childhood.

Nicely crafted, but the drama is a little too much on the mild side (not to mention predictable), while the comedy and pop culture references feel somewhat forced.

Performances are fine, but noone really stands out, as the script lacks bite.

Belfast is entertaining, but is inferior to John Boorman’s excellent, similarly themed autobiographical film, Hope & Glory (1987).

RATING - ***

Nightmare Alley

■ (MA). 144 minutes. Now showing in selected cinemas.

A remake of the classic 1947 film, Guillermo del Toro’s more faithful adaptation of the acclaimed 1946 novel is gorgeously designed and dripping in atmosphere, but overlength somewhat dilutes the bleak story’s overall impact.

The amazing cast are a major asset. Like all of del Toro’s films, this is incredible to look at, and his love letter to 40’s film noir is completely enveloping.

But like the unfairly maligned Crimson Peak, the director’s genuine love for film-making, and for the material on hand, gets in the way of story efficiency, and this over-indulgence causes the film to wander and slow down at times.

RATING - ***

Licorice Pizza

■ (M). 133 minutes. Now showing in selected cinemas.

Like Guillermo del Toro, P.T. Anderson is another director who doesn’t hide his love for film, and this ode to 70’s cinema is a considerable treat.

This could have easily become a lazy nostalgia piece filled with hit tunes and outrageous fashion, but Anderson concentrates on the people at the centre of this vividly realised world, and movie-goers should love every second of the time they spend with them. Superbly acted.

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The Lost Daughter

■ (MA). 122 minutes. Limited screenings at selected cinemas, and also streaming on Netflix.

Actor Maggie Gyllenhaal makes an impressive feature film directo-

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Gyllenhaal favours extreme close-ups of her cast, which is a little disconcerting at first, but then works wonderfully as the psychological descent of holidaying professor Leda (Olivia Colman) begins to happen.

Fluidly moves from present day to flashbacks involving a much younger Leda (Jessie Buckley).

The acting is outstanding.

RATING - ****

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

■ (PG). 124 minutes. Now showing in cinemas.

A marked improvement over the 2016 misfire, this good-natured sequel may go on too long, and falls too much into repetition in its final act, but overall the result is entertaining enough.

Some references don’t work, and the re-appearance of the original gang is rather anti-climactic (however, it is nice how they integrate the late Harold Ramis into the story).

McKenna Grace is the best of the new bunch, and her performance cleverly plays on the personality of her famous grandfather.

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Scream

■ (MA). 113 minutes. Now showing in cinemas.

After the disastrous Scream 4 in 2011, the series is resurrected as a reboot-sequel, but the end result is an inferior, overly meta retread of the terrific 1996 original, and the irony is long gone.

The new group of horror film nerds are an uninteresting bunch.

There is a nice tribute to the late, legendary director Wes Craven.

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■ A MELBOIURNE suburban Mayor, Cr Lina Messina, is embroiled in a squabble over the trade mark of 'Feminae'.

The trade mark and the business name of 'Feminae' is registered to the Darebin Mayor, Cr Messina at a ReserDucks'.According to Australian Securities and voir address.

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Adele Barbaro, as Trustee for the Barbaro IP Trust, on October 1 last year, lodged opposition with IP Australia over Cr Messina's trade mark registration of 'Feminae'.

The Barbaro interests operate the Feminae Beverage Co., selling wines and spirits. They filed their trade mark application on August 21, 2020.

Cr Messina filed her trade mark applications on March 10 and July 26, 2021.

The Barbaro interests filed a further trade mark application, four days later, on July 30, 2021.

Cr Messina's trade mark was originally accepted by IPAustralia on August 11 last year, but the Barbaro interests contested the approval on October 1, seven weeks later.

There is no mention of the 'Feminae' entity in Cr Messina's Darebin Council 'Biannual Personal Interest Returns', declared last September.

Cr Messina offered a 'nil' answer to the return's questions about consultancies, contracts or agencies.

As at the September 2021 return, Cr Messina said she had 'nil' interest or beneficial interest in land.

The Australian Business Number Register last week listed two business registrations in Cr Messina's name: 'Feminae' and 'Two Mamma

Investments Commission records, Cr Messina also has two companies.

They are Ms Messina Pty Ltd and Messina Ink Pty Ltd, registered as of last week, at Unit 1, 129 Darebin Blvd, Reservoir. It is unclear whether Cr Messina still lives at that address.

ASIC records show that Cr Messina owns 100 $1 paid-up shares in each of the two companies.

Cr Messina offered a 'nil' answer in her September 2021 declaration about "shares you own or have a beneficial interest in".

Company records indicate that Cr Messina took ownership the shares in Messina Ink Pty Ltd on January 30, 2020, and in Ms Messina Pty Ltd on March 3, 2021.

Cr Messina became Mayor of the City of Darebin on November 23, 2020.

Asked about "companies which you solely or jointly with family members hold a controlling interest", Cr Messina answered 'Nil'.

Cr Messina declared that she had no personal debt.

Cr Messina highlighted her Feminae business interests in her candidate's statement for Football Victoria last year.

She described herself at the Football Victoria website as "Founder, Director CEO of Feminae". ● Continued on next page

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Showbiz Vale Judy Banks

■ Actress Judy Banks died at the age of 86 on January 22.

Judy was a pioneer of Melbourne television, co-hosted a radio show on Mornington Peninsula radio, was a stage performer from the 1950s, and ran a school of television and dramatic arts/ She was a good friend of this newspaper.

Judy’s showbiz credits included Salad Days, Lock Up Your Daughters and Free As Air. Her early work in the pioneering days of television included In Melbourne Tonight, Bandwagon, Saturday Party and Personally Yours.

In 1963, she starred with Michael Cole in the ABC-TV national show Four For The Show. In 1969, she hosted Breakfast A GoGo with Fredd Bear on ATV-0. Her crew included Colin McEwan, Michael McCarthy, Tedd Dunn and producer Bob Phillips (who she married). Later, she and Fredd Bear (Dunn) co-hosted The Wonderful World of the Young.

Other TV credits included Australian Playhouse, Homicide, The Flying Doctors and City Homicide. She ran the Judy Banks School of Television, and TV World (the Australian Museum of Modern Media) at Moorooduc. With her husband Bob, Judy presented the weekly Sugar and Spice weekly radio program on Peninsula radio station 3RPP (on which Editor Ash Long appeared for several years).

Drive My Car

■ Moviegoers will be delighted that the award-winning Japanese drama Drive My Car (2021) will be released in Victorian cinemas on February 10.

The term 'award-winning' is an understatement, because Drive My Car is multi awardwinning, having already achieved more than 30 international awards, including three at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, with more on the horizon.

Co-written by Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Takamasa Oe and directed by Hamaguchi, Drive My Car is based on a story by bestselling Japanese author Haruki Murakami.

Stage actor and director Yûsuk Kafuku (Hidetoshi Nishijima) and his film screenwriter wife Oto Kafuku (Reika Kirishima) seemingly have an ideal existence.

Oto helps Yûsuk memorise lines by reading and recording the dialogue of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, while he in turn helps Otto create new screenplay plots during moments of passion. But, we learn all is not as well as it seems.

Two years after Otto's death, grief-stricken Yûsuk agrees to direct Uncle Vanya at a theatre festival in Hiroshima. He reluctantly accepts the offer of a personal chauffeur to drive his car, the quietly astute Misaki (Tôko Miura).

As mysterious secrets from the past unravel and Oto's Uncle Vanya rehearsal tape plays regularly on their travels, Yûsuk and Misaki discover they share more in common than initially thought.

The actors' wonderfully naturalistic performances, particularly Hidetoshi Nishijima's superb portrayal of protagonist Yûsuk, Masaki Okada (TV star Takatsuki) and Tôko Miura (Misaki) enhance credibility in the richly textured narrative.

Hidetoshi Shinomiya's creative cinematography captures magnificent scenery (and lots of tunnels) during Yûsuk's red Saab's road travels, complementing the human stories of love, loss and seeking resolution.

Director Hamaguchi generously indulges time to ensure thorough character and plot development and Drive My Car runs just under three hours.

Although enjoying this movie immensely, I think it would benefit from being shortened by 20 minutes.

Drive My Car is recommended for a quality movie experience. In cinemas February 10.

Distributed by Potential Films.

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New book about Smoky

■ The legacy of one of Australia's most versatile showmen will be honoured in a new publication titled Smoky Dawson - A Life.

The publicatiuon is a fully illustrated 368page coffee table book that combines Smoky's own autobiography released 36 years ago with a deeply researched new chapter: a biography that covers the period 1985 almost to the present day, modernising his legendary status and cultural imprint as a true-blue Aussie icon.

Packed with facts and anecdotes, insights and memories, the book also contains a treasure trove of more than 200 historical and contemporary photographs and illustrations - some never seen before - including artworks by Smoky's great mate, Pro Hart.

The book also includes a collection of tributes from famous entertainers such as Jimmy Barnes, his friend and one-time duet partner, who says on the cover: "Smoky never stopped entertaining us until the day he died."

The author of new chapter titled The Final Round-Up is Glenn T., a playwright, actor and award-winning production designer who was Smoky and Dot’s confidant and loyal companion in their later years.

Royalties will go to two charities: Bear Cottage and the Smoky Dawson Foundation.

Smoky and Dot were tireless ambassadors and fundraisers for Bear Cottage, the only hospice in New South Wales for children, which is affiliated with The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick.

The Smoky Dawson Foundation provides grants, awards and scholarships to the music industry, and also assists young people generally, not just in entertainment.

Smoky Dawson – A Life is published by Imprint Inprint. Recommended retail price $49.95.

Available through quality bookstores and www.imprintinprint.com A digital version will also be available on Kindle.

- Cheryl Threadgold

And She Would Stand Like This

■ Antipodes Theatre presents And She Would Stand Like This as part of the Midsumma Festival from February 3-12 at the Meat Market Stables, North Melbourne.

Written by Harrison David Rivers and directed by Margot Tanjutco, And She Would Stand Like this is a modern observation of HIV/ AIDS and reimagines the Greek characters as Queer bodies of colour fighting for survival.

The production is adapted from Euripides' The Trojan Women and inspired by the seminal documentary Paris is Burning.

House mother Hecuba has dedicated her life to protecting her children and the chosen family they all cling to for comfort and support. But when a mysterious plague begins to rip through their community, they are forced to engage with a society that doesn't understand or even value their existence..

Until further notice, it is a Government requirement that all attendees are fully vaccinated and can provide a COVID vaccination certificate (or proof of exemption). Please note: seating is general admission and will not be socially distanced. This production will be filmed and distributed online following the live performance season.

Live performances: February 3 - 12 at 7.30pm, Saturdays also at 3.00pm.

Venue: Meat Market Stables, North Melbourne Bookings: antipodestheatre.com - Cheryl Threadgold

Menace Ridge

■ Dirty Pennies Theatre Project is teaming with the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre to premiere award-winning writer Amy May Nunn’s new 'genre-bending' play, Menace Ridge, from February 1-5 as part of their inaugural Midsumma season.

Using storytelling and original sound design,

● Smoky Dawson - A Life Menace Ridge examines the camping misadventure tale through a queer lens.

Young couple Tess and Maud are off on a camping weekend for some much-needed respite from their busy lives. But with a rogue animal on the loose, ominous weather warnings and a strange man hanging around their campsite, what begins as an idyllic couple getaway quickly descends into the trip from hell.

Menace Ridge is a one-act thriller-comedy, exploring the threats constantly pushing in on womxn and queer people when we venture outside of our safe zones and into the unknown.

Nunn believes that charming images of couples in matching Kathmandu jackets smiling triumphantly on a hike are deeply linked to the general idea of a fulfilling and adventurous life. But for queer couples partaking in these rites of passage, "the experience can be vastly different from the heteronormative narrative we’re often sold."

Writer and Director Amy May Nunn; Producer Danielle Goder; Sound Designer and Composer Kevan Atkins; With Danielle Goder and Amy May Nunn More information on the company can be found at www.dirtypenniestheatreproject.com Performance Dates: February 1 - 5 Venue: Queen Victoria Women's Centre, 210 Lonsdale St, Melbourne Tickets: $30/$25 Bookings: https://midsummapremier.eventfinda.com.au/2022/menaceridge/melbourne/tickets - Cheryl Threadgold

The Gondoliers

■ Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria returns on February 10 to the recently refurbished 561seat Alexander Theatre, Clayton to present Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta The Gondoliers for four performances.

Directed and choreographed by Robert Ray, with musical direction by John Ferguson, GSOV's production is promoted as featuring "a state-of-the-art stage, a world-class lighting system and 150 microphones delivering exquisite sound quality."

Set in Venice and a balmy isle in the Mediterranean, The Gondoliers tells of handsome brothers Marco and Giuseppe Palmieri, both happy, contended gondoliers, who are fiercely sought after by the single ladies of Venice. Who will the boys marry and which one shall become king? To complicate matters, this is also a story of babies mixed-up at birth.

Composer Arthur Sullivan was inspired to write Italian and Spanish melodies to create "The happiest music ever written by an Englishman", while W. S. Gilbert's satirical lyrics about Republicanism remain relevant today.

Pre-theatre drinks and dining are available at Script and there is free underground parking available.

Performance Dates: February 10, 11, 12 at 8pm, 2pm matinee on Saturday, February 12.

Venue: The Alexander Theatre, Monash University, Clayton. Ticket Prices: $50 Full Price, $45 Concession, $40 Student, $25 Child U/16.

Running Time: 2.5 hours approx. (One interval) Bookings: https://gsov.org.au/the-gondoliers-2021 - Cheryl Threadgold

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What’s On Die Waikure

■ Melbourne Opera continues Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycle with Die Walküre on February 9, 11, 13, 16 at Her Majesty’s Theatre, 219 Exhibition St, Melbourne and February 27 at the Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo.

Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycle is known to be the most impressive event in opera, representing the pinnacle of opulence, excess and excellence and the ultimate challenge for any opera company.

As the first independent and unsubsidised Ring Cycle to be staged in Australia since 1913, Melbourne Opera’s production is an historic event. Die Walküre is lauded as the inspiration behind many great themes, stories and soundtracks across the ages.

Between Das Rheingold and Die Walküre, Wotan fathers half-human twins Siegmund and Sieglinde in his attempt to change destiny and subvert the foretold destruction of the gods and Valhalla. He also fathers an extraordinary warrior woman, Brunnhilde along with her sister Valkyries to protect his godly empire.

But children never do exactly what a parent plans: they have free will and what ensues is a messy, passionate and transcendent emotional roller coaster where Wotan is forced by duty to turn against those he loves the most. Siegmund and Sieglinde both emerge heroically, Brunnhilde discovers the meaning of love and Wotan is pushed to breaking point.

Melbourne Opera’s production features an all-Australian cast led by internationally acclaimed singers and helmed by director, Suzanne Chaundy, who continues her realisation of Wagner’s epic Ring.

“Die Walküre is an opera about heroes and gods which helps us understand what it is to be human. In Das Rheingold, we see the rejection of love for power, in Die Walküre we experience the power of love,” says Suzanne. “My challenge is to portray this epic work in a truly affecting way."

Performance Season: February 9, 11, 13, 16 at her Majesty's Theatre, 219 Exhibition St., Melbourne; February 27 at the Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo.

Bookings: Ticketek, with bookings available online, or 13 28 49.

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Mayor’s squabbles

"As the Founder of Feminae and a community leader, I understand the importance of female empowerment and social change," Cr Messina said.

'Feminae' is listed on Facebook as a "charity organisation".

This newspaper was unable to find 'Feminae' listed at the Australian Charities and Not For Profit Commission website.

The 'Feminae' Facebook page lists a website - wearefeminae.com.au - but this only leads to a blank website 'test pattern' operated by Go Daddy.

Cr Messina's application to use the 'Feminae' trade mark covered a wide variety of good and services.

These included cosmetic goods for care of the skin, ballet shoes; leather shoes; shoes; chocolate; visual event planners; arranging and conducting promotional and marketing events; promotion of entertainment events; ans conducting of cultural events; conducting of educational events; and arranging of sporting events.

Cr Messina was invited to make comment on the matters raised in this report: “As Mayor of the City of Darebin for a second term and Councillor for more than five years, I take my role as a representative of the community very seriously.

I acknowledge there were some unintended omissions in my returns, including my participation on the Reservoir Revitalisation Board, and these were adjusted as soon as I became aware.

“In the spirit of good governance and transparency, I notified Local Government Victoria and Local Government Inspectorate upon these being rectified.”

- Ash Long

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Local Theatre Shows

■ Peridot Theatre: Hypnosis (by David Tristram) Until February 12 at the Unicorn Theatre, Mt Waverley Secondary College, Lechte Rd., Mt Waverley. Director: Pip Le Blond.

Bookings: https:// peridot.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/sales ■ Playhouse Players Inc: Around the World in 80 Days (by Jules Verne, adapted for stage

by Mark Brown) February 2 – 5 at 7.30pm and 3pm matinee at Clayton Theatre, Cooke St., Clayton. Tickets: $25/29. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BQIMV ■ Williamstown Little Theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest (by Oscar Wilde) February 9 – 26 at 2 Albert St., Williamstown.

Director: Ellis Ebell. Bookings: www.wlt.org.au ■ Malvern Theatre Company: Switzerland February 11 – 26 at 25A Burke Road, Malvern. Director: Andrew Ferguson. Bookings: www.malverntheatre.com.au ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG) The Merchant of Venice (by William Shakespeare) February 10 – 26 at the Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: Roderick Chappel.

Bookings: www.stagtheatre.org ■ Windmill Theatre Company: 12 Angry Men (by Reginald Rose) February 9 – 12 at Bunjil Place Studio, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren. Director: Ben Dowthwaite.

Bookings: www.windmilltheatre.com.au ■ Bairnsdale Production Line Theatre: Clue on Stage February 11 – 20 at the Forge Theatre and Arts Hub, 80 McKean St., Bairnsdale. Director: Viki Wright. www.bairnsdaleproductionline.org ■ Wonthaggi Theatrical Group: Chookas!

February 12 – 14 at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre, Graham St., Wonthaggi. Directors: Tom and Corey Green.

Bookings: wtg.org.au ■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Co.: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder February 17 – March 5 at the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre, 39-41 Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Alan Burrows. Bookings: 9735 1777 or www.lilydaleatccom ■ The Mount Players: Love Song (by John Kolvenbach) February 1 – March 6 at the Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon.

Director: Travis Handcock. Bookings: www.themountplayers.com ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: The Kitchen Sink (by Tom Wells) February 18 – March 5 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Rod Hulme.

Bookings: www.mordialloctheatre.com ■ Brighton Theatre Company: Chancers (by Robert Massey) February 18 – March 5 at the Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre. Director: Peter Newling. Bookings: www.brightontheatrecompany.com.au ■ The Basin Theatre: Photograph 51 (by Anna Zeigler) February 24 – March 6 at The Basin Theatre, Cnr. Simpsons and Doongalla Rds., The Basin. Director: Sharon Maine.

Bookings: www.thebasintheatre.org.au ■ The 1812 Theatre: Dracula, The Bloody Truth (by John Nicholson) February 24 – March 19 at The 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Dexter Bourke. Bookings: www.1812theatre.com.au Monash One Act Play Festival: February 25 – 27 at the Unicorn Theatre, Mt Waverley Secondary College, Lechte Rd., Mt Waverley.

Bookings: www.peridot.com.au ■ Phoenix Theatre Company: We Will Rock You February 25 – March 5 at the Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Rd., Doncaster. Director/Choreographer: Renée Maloney; Vocal Direction: Kristyn Adamopoulos; Band direction: Peter Verhagen.

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=796834& ■ Encore Theatre Company (co-produced with Hartwell Players Inc): Tribes (by Nina Raine) March 11 – April 3 at the Clayton Theatrette, Clayton Community Centre, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Paul Wanis.

Bookings: www.encoretheatre.com.au ■ Essendon Theatre Company: Rumors (by Neil Simon) March 17-20 and March 2426 at the Bradshaw Street Community Hall, Bradshaw St. (off Buckley St.), West Essendon. Director: Dawn Hinrichson. Cabaret seating, BYO refreshments. Bookings: 0406 448 368 or www.essendontheatre company.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

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Entertainment

‘39 Steps’ at Eltham

■ Eltham Little Theatre presents The 39 Steps for nine performances from February 18 - March 5 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre.

This fast-paced tale adapted by Patrick Barlow and directed by Travis Eccles tells of Richard Hannay, a man with a boring life who meets a woman with a thick accent who identifies herself as a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered and he soon becomes the prime suspect.

A mysterious organisation called 'The 39 Steps' is hot on the man's trail in a nationwide manhunt as Hannay desperately tries to prove his innocence and uncover the dangerous truth behind what 'The 39 Steps' really means.

Four actors portray multiple characters in this parody of Hitchcock's 1935 film of the same name.

This show is promoted as: "Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunnit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre."

Performance Dates: February 18 - March 5.

Venue: Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Bookings: https:// www.trybooking.com/BWATE - Cheryl Threadgold

You're a Catch!

Why are You Single?

■ Independent theatre maker Sarah Wynen and her team present You're a Catch! Why are You Single? a one hour song cycle about being alone, until February 6 at The Motley Bauhaus Blackbox Theatre in Carlton.

Featuring 12 new songs and eight new monologues written by Wynen, the show is promoted as being "full of joy, heartache, embarrassment and laughter".

An excerpt from the show was recently selected and performed as part of the Titchfield Festival Thetre's New Song Writers Concert in Hampshire, United Kingdom.

Performance details: Until February 6 at 6pm.

Venue: The Motley Bauhaus Blackbox Theatre, 118 Elgin St, Carlton. Tickets: $25/$22.50. Bookings: www.themotley.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Jagged Little Pill

■ For starving Melbourne theatregoers, Jagged Little Pill is a terrific way to get our appetites back for live performance.

Inspired by and featuring songs from Alanis Morrissette’s award-winning 1995 album, Diablo Cody’s book brilliantly captures the zeitgeist of our time.

The story revolves around the all-American, perfect Healy family, but, of course, nothing is as it seems.

Natalie Bassingthwaighte plays matriarch Mary Jane Healy struggling to maintain the veneer of a happy family in the grip of her opioid addiction.

Her workaholic husband, Steve (Tim Draxl), hides a secret porn addiction.

Adopted daughter Frankie (Emily Nkomo) is on a mission to change the world, and Nick (Liam Head), the ‘perfect’ son, has just been accepted into Harvard.

When a friend, Bella (Grace Miell), is sexually assaulted at a graduation party, the repercussions tear down Mary-Jane’s house of cards.

Fabulous performances and brilliant staging sustain this almost three-hour show from its opening to its curtain call.

Bassingthwaite is outstanding in a complex role demanding talent she so obviously possesses.

Nkomo as daughter Frankie, demonstrates a prodigious talent and is someone to watch.

Maggie McKenna as Frankie’s best friend (and former lover), Jo, brings the house down with a visceral rendition of You Oughta Know, transporting the audience to the devastating heartbreak of unrequited love.

A well-deserved standing ovation follows.

Throughout the show, the talented ensemble galvanises the action with energised performances.

A new number by Morrisette for the produc-

● Lisa Feim, Ryan Smith, Luisa Romeo and Mason Frost rehearse The 39 Steps. tion, Smiling, presented another standout scene.

Ingeniously choreographed by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Bassingthwaighte and the ensemble perform the number evoking Mary Jane’s day and then repeat the day in reverse.

Jagged Little Pill is a show not to be missed.

Judging by the second standing ovation of the night, the audience thought so too.

Venue: Comedy Theatre, Melbourne Performance Times: Tuesday 7pm, Wednesday-Saturday 7.30pm, Matinees Saturday 2pm and Sunday 1pm, Sunday 6pm Tickets: From $85.00 + booking fee Bookings: jaggedmusical.com ticketmaster.com.au Review by Kathryn Keeble

Oracle

■ The world premiere of Oracle was performed at the Playhouse Theatre and the audience were taking on an extraordinary, magical and captivating journey that slowly revealed the birth of each Zodiac Constellation. The journey did not disappoint and as the show progressed the audience became totally immersed in the action on stage.

The journey begins in ancient Egypt as Ma’at the Goddess of Truth and Justice (and symbolised by a white feather) weighs the good and bad deeds of the soul. Those souls whose good outweighed their bad, were granted entry into the afterlife and the others were sent to meet the Devourer of Souls and condemned to spend eternity in Hell.

Anubis, the jackal-headed deity who was an embalmer, placed the hearts of kings on one side of a scale and a feather on the other. These scales are referred to as The Anubis’s Scales and are the symbol of Final Judgement.

Each Constellation introduced through the combined art of circus, burlesque, and dance and through the creative genius of Bass Fam, is displayed in this cohesive and provocative work in which he combines the roles of writer, director, and producer.

Betty Bombshell as a burlesque dancer was amazing as the fire-eating Hercules, Keeva Svikart (belly dancer) was an outstanding and convincingAnubis. Reed Kelly and Jack Dawson performed incredible aerial circus flawlessly providing tension and drama to the show.

I was also captivated by Adam Malone with his precision and disciplined skills with “hoops”.

Jazmin Varlet plays the Oracle and was the thread that wove each act together with her presence and powerful evocative vocal skills.

This is a “must go to show.”

The production pushes the boundaries in creative innovations through the marrying of circus, burlesque and dance, thus setting a new standard for such offerings.

- Review by Mary Downie

Musicians wanted

■ The Victorian Government and the City of Melbourne are seeking musicians of different genres, styles and sounds to be part of the ‘On The RoadAgain’ busking program.

Over four weeks from February 17, up to 720 performances will bring live music to the streets of the CBD, showcasing and supporting local talent.

Individual participating artists, duos and group acts will be paid for a two-hour busking set with breaks, and will perform at least two sets during the four-week program. Submit an expression of interest by 5pm, February 10.

Observations Morning Melodies

● Christopher Horsey, Nicole Melloy and Bobby Fox ■ After two spasmodic years of live entertainment, Arts Centre Melbourne’s Morning Melodies is back with a bang for 2022.

Between April and December the popular daytime concerts return, with something for everyone from music theatre favourites to ballet to jazz, and everything in between.

Starting the ball rolling in April is the show Two Hits and a Ms, starring tap dancer Christopher Horsey with music theatre darlings Bobby Fox and Nicole Melloy, in a program of song and dance from stage and screen.

May brings the usual popular performance from the Australian Ballet School with En Pointe, and in June, Australian and international drag superstar Trevor Ashley transforms into Liza Minnelli to bring Minelli’s famous and not so well known songs to the stage.

Evita star Zoy Frangos draws on his Greek and indigenous heritage to explore music that will resonate with the audience as he shares his special Australian story with them.

August will see the talented students from the Victorian College of the Arts bring the Broadway Songbook to the stage, while in September The Syncopators are joined by Peter Gaudion and Yvette Johansson to light up Hamer Hall with their popular jazz numbers.

Orchestra Victoria, under the baton of conductor Nicolette Fraillon will bring its special brand of classical music magic in October, and wonderful music theatre performer Michael Cormick will celebrate the music of Burt Bacharach in November, with all the classic Bacharach hits.

The year wraps up in December, with the popular Christmas Melodies program that always attracts a big crowd.

Arts Centre Melbourne Producer Rebecca Arnstrong is delighted that Morning Melodies is back for 2022.

“Morning Melodies has been entertaining and connecting audiences since 1985.

After the last two years of cancellations and rescheduling, it will be such a thrill for us to welcome artists and audiences back,” Rebecca said.

You can find all the details of Morning Melodies at artscentremelbourne.com.au Bookings for the whole season are now open and single concert bookings open on February 21. Phone enquiries can be made by calling 1300 182 183.

Julie Houghton

Auditions

■ Peridot Theatre: A Season of One Act Plays February 13 at 2.00pm/5.00pm and February 19 at 2.00pm at the Unicorn Theatre, Mt Waverley Secondary College, Lechte Rd., Mt. Waverley. Audition bookings: LineUp directed by Joe Dias joe.dias. actor@gmail.com Love is a Dish directed by Audrey Farthing 0421 600 441 or treasurer@peridot.com.au Embers directed

by Colin Morley 0420 947 373 morcolin@gmail.com Just a Straight Man directed by Bob Bramble 0418 586 273 or bobbramble2013@gmail.com ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Ladies in Retirement (by Edward Percy and Reginald Denham) March 20 at 2.00pm and March 22 at 7.30pm at Factory 8, 417-419 Warrigal Rd, Cheltenham (opposite Hungry Jacks). Director: Martin Gibbs. Audition bookings and enquiries: 0411 645 003 or mandcgibbs@tpg.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Vale Leon Lissek

■ Actor Leon Lissek, known for his work in The Sullivans, has died in London at the age of 82.

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■ One of the great things about writing this column is that I enjoy writing about people that many of our readers may have forgotten about over the years.

To be able to bring back the memories is very rewarding and it is nice to remember performers who were a part of our lives.

I can safely say that the first time I recall seeing Denzil Howson on television was as ‘Professor Nitwitty’ on The Happy Show on GTV 9 in the early days of television.

He was a regular performer on the children's program with Happy Hammond, Ron Blaskett and Gerry Gee, Susan Gaye Anderson, Elaine McKenna, Bernard The Magician, Ernie Carroll and many others.

During his career Denzil became an actor, writer, director and producer in radio, television, film and theatre.

Denzil Edward Howson was born in 1918 in the Melbourne suburb of Glenferrie.

His father had been an engineer with the PMG and in 1938 young Denzil attended the RMIT with the view to becoming a radio engineer.

Denzil served in the Army during the Second War World but became ill and was sent to the Heidelberg Military Hospital where he worked in Army education.

Denzil spent four years at radio station 3YB in Warrnambool where he produced many programs.

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He returned to Melbourne where he began reading The Argus news services and was heard on several radio stations.

In 1951 Denzil married Dorothy Bradshaw and they visited England in 1952 where he studied television techniques.

After the arrival of their son Paul in 1954 they finally settled in their family home in Malvern.

Their daughter Clare was born in 1956 and at that time Denzil became involved in the live Olympic Games telecasts as a director and cameraman.

He became an Assistant Program Director at GTV-9 and spent many happy years at the Richmond television station.

● Denzil Howson Denzil was versatile and worked as a producer on the famous Christmas pantomime shows.

Ron Blaskett recalled in his book You, Me And Gerry Gee that Denzil produced the film series The Adventures Of Gerry Gee and in 1991 they were both called into Channel 9 to be told that the ‘lost episodes’ had been found in the archives and thankfully the series has now been preserved.

They also produced a series titled Around The World With Gerry Geeand toured the world with their families filming scenes for the show.

Denzil moved onto producing some of the daytime programs on Channel 9 such as Thursday At One and worked with the famous En-

lish film star Jessie Matthews when she took over the show from Evie Hayes.

He also wrote comedy for In Melbourne Tonight and other programs. When he left Channel Nine in 1963 Denzil worked at AMV4 Albury and STW9 Perth.

He was an accomplished actor and over the years appeared in many guest roles in Australian shows such as Homicide, Division 4, Matlock Police,The Sullivans, Prisoner, ACountry Practice and Neighbours.

He was in the play Amadeus for the Melbourne Theatre Company and in 1986 played a role in the musical, Me And My Girl. enzil also worked for a marketing company.

In his later years he was a respected adjudicator at Malvern Theatre Company. I had met Denzil several times and the last time I saw him was at the launch of the marvellous book on The Tivoli by Frank van Straten. I was surprised that he even remembered my name.

Many people have told me that Denzil was a genuine friendly person and a real gentleman.

Denzil Howson passed away in 2005 at the age of 87.

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

Sidney Nolan: Search for Paradise

■ Heide Museum of Modern Art presents two important exhibitions this February, originally intended to coincide with the museum’s 40th anniversary in late 2021, a major thematic respective of renowned Australian modernist Sidney Nolan and a new work by Dean Cross in response to Nolan.

Featuring key works, including several well-known masterpieces, Sidney Nolan: Search for Paradise surveys Nolan’s career from a fresh perspective, and pays tribute to this central figure in the history of the museum and the lives of its founders, John and Sunday Reed.

For Nolan, Heide was a garden of Eden, that he later saw as a season in hell, where his life-long fascination with the elusive notion of paradise and the consequences of its loss began.

From his nostalgia for St Kilda, his childhood heaven, to his explorations of the Australian landscape and restless journeys abroad, Sidney Nolan: Search for Paradise examines one f the artist’s deepest impulses and journey of self-discovery it engendered.

Celebrated inter-disciplinary artist Dean Cross presents a contemporary response to Nolan’s legacy in Sometimes I Miss the Applause, a new Heide commission and dual channel moving image work that confronts, complicates and rebalances dominant modernist cultural and social histories.

Using performance Cross inserts himself, and by association First Nations perspectives into the mythologies that Nolan set out to re-examine shifting and providing a contemporary perspective and context to appropriated and overwritten histories, perennial human questions and artistic concerns shared between two artists across generations.

Exhibition opens February 19 and closes June 12.

Heide Museum of Modern Art 7 Templestowe Rd., Bulleen

MUMA

Vivienne Binns: On and through the Surface Vivienne Binns OAM is an important and singular figure in the history of Australian visual art, regarded for her groundbreaking and experimental work.

The Arts

nese-Australians have made Maroondah their home through a journey of migration and finding an ideal place to live.

Becoming Home also investigates the Cheong Family which settled in Croydon in the late 19th Century and donated land for public use.

A public forum with presentations by the artists and architectural historian Natica Schmeser will take place on Saturday, March 5.

Exhibition opens February 1 and closes March 20.

Art Space at Realm 179 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood - Peter Kemp

Meatloaf

with Peter Kemp This major survey brings together over 199 art works drawn from six decades of the artist’s practice.

Opening with Binn’s infamous 1967 exhibition at Sydney’s Watters Gallery, the survey traces the collaborative and community projects that spanned two decades of her early career and reveals a sustained painting practice that continues to explore the canvas as a surface on and through which to consider the intersecting complexities of process, patterning relationships and time.

Exhibition opens Monday February 7 Monash University Museum of Art Building F Caulfield Campus ,Princes Hwy Caulfield.

Art Space

Becoming Home: Stories of ChineseAustralians Taking the history of one of Maroondah’s significant local public places as a starting point.

Becoming Home explores connections to the Chinese-Australian community through a creative collaboration between project participants Jenny Zhuang, Flora Wu, Leo Ren, Lesley Lowe (nee Cheong) and Paul Cheong and curator Tammy Wong Hulbert, contemporary artist Siying Zhou and sound artist Ai Yamamoto.

The project explores ways that Chi-

■ Australian fans can pay tribute to Meatloaf and celebrate his music when the Bat Out of Hell the Rock Musical tours Melbourne in January-February 2023.

Service

■ The celebration of life for Judy Lorraine Phillips (Banks) will be held at the Stratus Chapel, Bunurong Memorial Park, 790 Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Dandenong South, at 2.30pm on Wednesday, February 9.

The family has requested that attendees wear bright colourful clothes in honour of Judy.

Arrangements are in the hands of White Lady Funerals, Mornington.

Duke goes

■ Jennifer Duke to depart The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald as Economics Correspondent in March.

Afternoons

■ Sarah Maree Cameron, former Mornings presenter on Triple M Melbourne 105.1FM, has now moved to the station's Afternoon timeslot. She is on-air weekdays from noon to 3pm.

She has also worked as a presenter on Nova and as host of Breakfast on K Rock Geelong.

OK. With John O’Keefe Heidi moves from 3AW to Nine

● Heidi Murphy ■ Heidi Murphy, long standing Senior Producer of Neil Mitchell 's talk back program on 3AW, has quit radio (well, sort of) to take up a on-camera role with parent company Nine News.

TV reporting is not new to Heidi as she has previously had freelance stints on camera whenever her radio commitments allowed.

Heidi will not severe her 3AW links totally, as she will continue as a panel member of the controversial team on 3AW Sunday morning talk back.

Return to sender

■ The story goes that about 50 years ago a popular baby-faced Perth rocker could not work out why his broadcasting royalty cheques were a mere shadow of what he expected.

After some research he discovered there was another rocker with the same name living overseas, and that's where his cheques were sent.

Bear in mind computerisation of systems was in its infancy, so maybe there was an excuse. The story ended well with the baby-faced Aussie getting his just returns and credited to his account - better late than never.

Not a second to spare

■ Spare a thought for the vision editor at Nine, living with the daily fluctuations of whether Djokoviic was playing in the Aussie Tennis Open. Will he, won't he play?

Within seconds of the Joker being sent home , his image on all promo material was removed and replaced with Australia's latest poster boy Thanasi Kokkinakis.

Around The Traps

■ The much hyped stage show 50 Years Young featuring John Paul Young has been moved to July 16 due to the current COVID scare....effective February 28, former Magpie coach Nathan Buckley joins SEN Radio to present the breakfast program each Monday in tandem with Garry Lyon.

Garry and Tim Watson will reduce their on air appearances on the brekkie show ... Channel 9 has coughed up $2 million to interview the family of missing child Cleo Smith. Sydney celebrity manager Max Marxson negotiated the exclusive deal and pocketed $400,000 for his trouble ... Iconic entertainer Toni Lamond celebrated her 90th birthday at the end of January.

Hey Hey, there’s more

■ Daryl Somers has confirmed there will be further versions of out-takes from past editions of the iconic Hey, Hey, It's Saturday. The series will be seen on Seven and edited clips will be culled from the 30 years of Hey, Hey. - John O’Keefe

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

Hello 2022: hoping for a kinder year

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

Out and About

Sunbury turns 50

Door-to-door drugs

■ Back in 1972 Australia’s largest pop festival happened and more than 40,000 music lovers crowded into the natural amphitheatre on a 620-acre private farm between Sunbury and Diggers Rest, 30 kilometres north-west of Melbourne.

It was promoted as Australia’s Woodstock and it saw the end of the hippie, peace movement of the late 60s and the beginning of pub rock.

Great bands like Max Merritt and the Meteors, Chain, Wild Cherries, Deep Purple and Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs blew everyone off stage. I reckon you could have heard Billy Thorpe in the city of Melbourne.

No arrests were made and the Police and St John Ambulance made it work smoothly. A fair amount of booze and marijuana were consumed.

The accommodation for the interstate and overseas bands were at Alan Johnson’s Old Melbourne Hotel on Flemington Rd, North Melbourne.

All the catering came out of the Old Melbourne Hotel as well.

A giant effort for Alan Johnson and his staff back then. From North Melbourne to Sunbury.

Research on weight loss

■ Intermittent fasting, characterised by cyclic periods of fasting and eating, has emerged as a popular weight loss approach in recent years.

Interestingly, however, a new study reports intermittent fasting can benefit the body in yet another way: reducing inflammation.

Scientists from the Intermountain Healthcare Heart Institute conclude intermittent fasting can increase levels of galectin-3, a protein linked to bodily inflammatory responses.

“Inflammation is associated with higher risk of developing multiple chronic diseases, including diabetes and heart disease,” said Benjamin Horne, Ph.D., principal investigator of the study and director of cardiovascular and genetic epidemiology at the Intermountain Healthcare Heart Institute, in a media release.

“We’re encouraged to see evidence that intermittent fasting is prompting the body to fight inflammation and lowering those risks,” These findings are actually only a portion of Inter mountain’s wonderful trial, which found that intermittent fasting can also help reduce both metabolic syndrome score (MSS) and insulin resistance.

This inflammation-specific portion of the trial included 67 patients (ages 21-70) dealing with at least one metabolic syndrome feature or type 2 diabetes. All participants had elevated LDL cholesterol levels and weren’t taking any anti-diabetic or statin medications.

Easy to sell stolen goods

■ In Best Buy’s earnings call, CEO Corie Barry blamed stagnant sales in part on an uptick in theft, pointing to California as a particularly sticky-fingered state.

Retailers in California have experienced a string of “smashand-grabs.” Last month, Walgreens announced plans to shut down five stores in San Francisco, claiming that rates of theft in the city had risen to five times the national average.

What’s going on? Here are a few theories: Facebook Marketplace and eBay have made it easier to resell stolen goods anonymously.

Home Depot connected the dots between the opioid crisis and an increase in thefts at its stores two years ago. Since then, fentanyl, a drug that's 50 times stronger than heroin, has pervaded California.

Rates of unemployment and homelessness rose sharply last year, and California is home to the largest population of unsheltered persons.

Some argue that Proposition 47, which raised the felony threshold for stolen goods, has increased rates of theft.

Organized crime costs retailers 0.07 per cent of sales, according to the National Retail Federation, but the emotional toll it takes on retail workers who experience thefts is downright “traumatizing,” Best Buy’s CEO said.

● Pictured is a very young Alan Johnson overseeing the venue for the Sunbury Pop Festival back in 1972.

■ Californians who enjoy cannabis may no longer have to go to the dispensary. Instead, the dispensary will come to them. Once-illegal cannabis sure has come a long way. In 2020, weed sales were worth $4.4B in California alone, an increase of 57 per cent from 2019.And it’s never been easier to get. Instead of covert cash sales, many patients and recreational consumers can now get it delivered straight to their door which 60 per cent of them did in 2021, per Weed Maps.

It gets even easier than that? Typically, ordering cannabis would mean choosing items from a local dispensary’s online shop, then waiting for someone to drop it off. But this can take a while, especially if the nearest dispensary isn’t close by.

Bay Area start up Meadow provides POS systems specifically for cannabis retailers, processing $1 billion+ in sales since 2014. Its “dynamic delivery” offers the tools for faster on-demand, mobile delivery, per TechCrunch. It can: Dispatch drivers, Manage real-time inventory, Process payments and help ensure compliance with local laws. Delivery vans can carry up to $3K in merchandise, per California law, or $5K if pre orders are included. Meadow can also set up specific zones to vend near (for example, near events or neighbourhoods without dispensaries), and send notifications and discounts to customers within those zones. Stuff like this may be fun for recreational consumers, but will be greatly appreciated by medical cannabis patients who can’t easily leave their homes or travel far. Meadow is starting with California, but may also expand to Michigan, Massachusetts, and New York.

Cancer down by 27%

■ Deaths from all types of cancer in the US fell by an estimated 27 per centover the past 50 years, according to a new analysis. The timeframe reaches back to the passage of the 1971 National Cancer Act, now responsible for more than $6B in annual cancer research. Progress was attributed to improved preventative screenings, advanced treatments, better healthcare access, and drops in smoking-related lung and oral cancers. Rates did not drop continuously throughout the timeframe. Cancer mortality continued to rise until the early 1990s, after which it began to rapidly decline. Deaths per 100,000 people in the U.S. have fallen by 44 per cent since its peak. Lung and bronchus cancer remains the deadliest form of the disease, representing more than one in five US cancer deaths each year. Cancer still claims the lives of more than 600,000 Americans annually.

Birth rate falls

GavinWood

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

■ Birth rates in the United States dropped during the COVID19 pandemic amid the twin public health and economic crises, lending evidence to predictions from early on in the outbreak that economic uncertainty might trigger a baby bust.

This continued the downward trend in US fertility rates, which were already at a record low before the pandemic began. A new Pew Research Centre survey finds that a rising share of US adults who are not already parents say they are unlikely to ever have children, and their reasons range from just not wanting to have kids to concerns about climate change and the environment. Some 44% of non-parents ages 18 to 49 say it is not too or not at all likely that they will have children someday, an increase of 7 percentage points from the 37% who said the same in a 2018 survey. Meanwhile, 74% of adults younger than 50 who are already parents say they are unlikely to have more kids, virtually unchanged since 2018

Visit us in 2022

● Billy Thorpe

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■ If you are considering coming over for a holiday to see the 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

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The Comedy of Errors

Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

The Setting Sun

■ Melbourne singer songwriter Aaron Schembri has collaborated with music locals Paul Norton and Wendy Stapleton for the new release, The Setting Sun. The single is described as a Tom Petty/ Bob Dylan kind of tune and is available on all digital platforms. Aaron is also excited to be embarking on a national tour this year with another Aussie music icon, Ross Wilson. The duo will hit the road to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Eagle Rock. www.aaronschembri.com

Destiny Band Oz

■ Thomas and Tessa Libreri, the Gippsland husband and wife team from Destiny, have been busy releasing new work.

Who I Might Be is the latest track from this multi-award winning team with the songs message being about kindness and non judgemental towards others. Catch more of Destiny at www.destinybandoz.com

AC/DSHE

■ The first female fronted AC/DC tribute show will hit the stage at Memo Music Hall on Friday, February 18. AC/DSHE will be commemorating 42 years since Bon Scott passed away and will relive all their monster hits through the voice of a woman. AC/ DSHE have done their homework and have carefully recreated a sound and visual experience over 15 years that is authentic and action-packed, says their media release.

Tickets at the Memo.

- Rob Foenander

■ To the Botanical Gardens and Australian Shakespeare Company's The Comedy of Errors.

The weather favoured the best Comedy of Errors I've witnessed.

Glenn Elston's direction of a cracker cast would have been near impossible to better.

The comic probabilities infinite; with four male characters as identical twins, perfect material for the slapstick style of Commedia dell 'Arte wisely exploited by Glenn (including two slapsticks).

Where to start?

Hugh Sexton's clever manipulation of the role of Antipholus of Syracuse with Syd Brisbane as his servant Dromio [of Syracuse], Syd is a veteran and polished ornament of Australian stage and screen and elsewhere, but his physical and creative energy for two hours Tuesday night astounded me.

But no cry of selective sexism please.Elizabeth Brennan's Adriana (wife to Peter Houghton as Antipholus of Ephesus) a joy on roller skates, also the footwear for her sister, Luciana from Madeleine Somers who created an hilarious comic moment attempting to rise from prone on her skates (her bottom towards us).

She uttered a just audible "Maybe,maybe, how embarrassing".

Egeon of Syracuse, father to the Antipholi,a difficult role; very well essayed by Dion Mills;because it involves serial sections of the

character's sad tale.His story,critical to the plot, can sometimes be a mournful winge .

But much more,Claire Duncan, unrecognisable as the massively rounded cook, Nell, Kevin Hopkins, like Syd, another veteran thespian as the three metre Duke, stilt-walking genius..

If you want the best fun you can have sitting up on grass (the vegetation kind on the Observatory Lawn) with safety from COVID 19, take a picnic and get there or be square.

- Review by Peter Green

Drama School

■ Pansy Productions presents Drama School: a play from February 3-6 at the MC Showroom, Prahran.

Written and directed by Alistair Ward, the play asks what happens when one of the most prestigious acting schools in the world decides that their students need to compete to stay in the program.

Drama School: a play gives an insight into the lives of aspiring actors vying to succeed within a competitive and cut-throat industry, trying to keep their dreams alive.

With a diverse cast exploring healthy male friendships, queer relationships and mental health struggles, these twenty-somethings are on their path to learning that it’s okay to ask for help in a world that has you competing with your peers.

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Despite all the current COVID challenges, Pansy Productions’ AlistairWard is excited that his latest play is set to premiere on Thursday (Feb. 3).

Ward said: “Whilst it would be easy to cancel, I have watched the arts world disappear over the past two years and its impacts felt amongst all artists, especially emerging and independent artists.

Working as an actor is a dream and a passion I have held for many years, and I will not give up on this important industry or the ability to provide opportunities for other artists who share my dream.

"With some of our actors having recently suffered COVID, we have been adapting our rehearsals to meet the demands. I can assure audiences that when they turn up, we’ll be there to deliver the best show possible.".

Dates: February 3-6 Times: 6.30pm, and 3.00pm matinee (Sunday 6 Feb), 70 mins.

No intermission.

Venue: The MC Showroom, L1/ 48 Clifton St, Prahran VIC 3181 Tickets: Full: $35, Concession $30, Groups (8+) $30 each Bookings: https:// www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dramaschool-a-play-tickets226463387087 - Cheryl Threadgold

Hypnosis

■ Peridot Theatre presents David

Tristram's thriller Hypnosis until February 12 at the Unicorn Theatre, Mount Waverley Secondary College.

Directed by Pip Le Blond, Hypnosis is said to have "plenty of twists and a liberal dash of comedy."

The Great Gordo, an alcoholic stage hypnotist in the twilight of his career, randomly chooses Alan Briggs as his next stooge.

Briggs, a mild-mannered policeman, is a good sport, the audience laughs, and everyone goes home.

For Gordo, it's just the end of another show, and time for a drink or three before bed.

But someone out there has other ideas. Extraordinary ideas.

The mind games begin, the stakes are raised, and we sense there can only be one winner. But who?

Performance Details: Until February 12 Venue: Unicorn Theatre, Mt Waverley Secondary College, Lechte Rd, Mt Waverley Bookings: www.peridot.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Reports online

■ Readers can see Melbourne Observer reports, free online, at MelbourneObserver.com.au The revamped website is updated daily. Readers can have a copy of the online paper sent by email: www.FreePaper.com.au

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3. Casting Director for “Little Women”.

2. Director of London’s Debutantes.

1. Director of “The Luton Girl’s Choir”.

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Sport

Jacquinot, one to beat in the Blue Diamond

■ The well- bred colt, Jacquinot, by former top sprinter Rubick, looks the one to beat on early form for the Blue Diamond Stakes.

Prepared by top trainer Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior, he blitzed them in his first run when winning the Frank O’Brien Handicap at Caulfield back on Boxing Day. After drawing out wide and sitting there for the majority of the race, his rider Luke Currie was content to sit three wide, but he just ran away from them over the 1200 metre trip and finished strongly.

The stable has a big opinion of the colt, and he will be right in the Blue Diamond come February 26 at Caulfield.

In early markets bookies have elevated the Anthony and Sam Freedman colt, Daumier, by the speedy Epaulette, in to second spot after a convincing win in the first of the Australia Day meeting at Caulfield.

It was a good field that lined up for the colts Preview, with the likes of the favourite, Philospher, and Rampant Lion, lining up against him in a small field.

Philospher had every chance after setting the pace to his liking, but was found wanting over the last 200 metres, while Rampant Lion, with Peter Moody finished well.

One that was impressive also on Australia Day was the Peter Gelagotis trained filly, Miss Roselano, who led all the way for a convincing win over Written Swoosh, prepared by Philip Stokes, and the favourite, Latizia.

I felt that Latizia was a bit disappointing after having the run of the race, but she was gone at the 200 metre mark.

Miss Roselano has been backed right in $10, after they bet 25-1. However, that was over 1000 metres for the fillies, and the extra 200 metres could be a big difference.

Of the others among the fillies I felt that Jewellery, a good second first up from the James Cummings camp, failed to run on, and ran fifth.

One that hasn’t been on the scene for some time is another impressive winner back on November 27, Ebhaar, prepared by top Sydney pair, Peter and Paul Snowden.

Ebhaar won the Merson Cooper Stakes up the Flemington straight, in smart style over 1000 metres, beating Boldinho and Moko.

The two year-year-old filly is by the outstanding sire, I Am Invincible, but like Miss Roseland, she has got to step up to 1200 metres to be a chance.

At this stage I am a Jacquinot man, I loved the way he sat wide over the 1200 metres, and still ran on strongly.

nent middle-distance horse.

Well deserved

■ Over the last few years, I have worked for the Deniliquin Racing Club, on their ANZAC Day meeting And Caulfield Cup Day, when available, thoroughly enjoying myself as the PA Announcer, doing interviews and on ANZAC Day helping with the stand to, for the day and presentations.

I was introduced to the Club by my good friend, and racecaller, Nigel Killip, and his family, Caroline and son Jake.

It was great news when I heard that Joan Douglas, who has been Secretary since 2008, was appointed a Life Member of the Club, along with her husband, Russell.

They were joined by joined by the Treasurer, Peter Simpson, who had served long and well over the same period, unfortunately due to illhealth had to give the job away recently. ● New Club President Greg Danckert, former treasurer Peter Simpson, Russell was appointed President of the DRC secretary Joan Douglas, and former president Russell Douglas. six years ago, and just recently due to his work Photo courtesy: Deniliquin Pastoral Times commitments, had to transfer his role over to Mile’s official charity. The vital funds going to the incoming President, Greg Danckert, who the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne. has taken over the reins.

Leading trainer Chris Waller has nominated The club over the years has spent plenty at a total of 15 gallopers as he bids to add the All- the track, including $30,000 on a new P.A. Star-Mile trophy to his glittering Resume. system, and another $30,000, on the grandstand He has again nominated Star of the Seas, seating at the track. sixth last year again, his highest finisher so far On top of this they have upgraded, putting in across the first three editions of the Australia’s new ceilings and carpets in the clubrooms, only fan-voted race. bought two new mowers, and a machinery shed, His 2022 entries are headlined by Verry improved the track camber, and added new Elleegant, who claimed her 10th Group One win sprinklers. in the Melbourne Cup. They have also added new safety fences beShe is set to return to the scene of her great- tween the marquees and the day stalls. est triumph for the $5 million feature of Victoria’s The female riders will be happy with new Autumn Racing Carnival. showers in their Jockey rooms.

Young former English trainer, Annabel They certainly put in at the Deniliquin RacNeesham, three-time Group One winner, Zaaki, ing Club, and will race next on ANZAC Day on will be asked to lay down the challenge to Verry April 25. All, this with volunteers , from the PresiElleegant, for the title of Australia’s pre-emi- dent down.

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Success for brother, sister

■ At Mildura on Wednesday, Charlton brother and sister Abbey and Ryan Sanderson again snared a quinella when the Julie Douglas (Junortoun) trained 4Y0 Pet Rock-Smooth Felicity gelding Ozzie Playboy driven by Abbey nosed out Ryan aboard father Shane’s Timely Sovereign in the 1790 Tasco Petroleum Pace.

Leading out from gate two, Ozzie Playboy was severely checked by Beach Wreck (gate three) on the first turn which caused him to gallop wildly dropping back through the field.

Regaining his composure to be one/one at the bell with Timely Sovereign following, Ozzie Playboy finished his race off well, dashing to the front on turning and just lasting in a tight photo from Timely Sovereign in a mile rate of 1-58.6.

Herbie’s drive

■ The highlight of Shepparton’s Thursday meeting was the fourth heat of the Aldebaran Park Viocbred Platinum Trotting Championship over 1690 metres which saw Kyabram trainer Mick Blackmore’s talented 4Y0 Muscle MassSenita mare Senitas Strength victorious in a mile rate of 2-00.9.

Bred and raced by Darrell Pell a member of a well known Goulburn Valley trotting family that have had numerous winners over the years, Senitas Strength driven by James Herbertson starting from the extreme draw led up the outside division, but a long way off the leader Everybodyloves me which had crossed the speedy Starlight Red (gate three).

Not panicking at any stage, ‘Herbie’ allowed Senitas Strength to creep forward in the last lap to join the leader on straightening and raced clear shortly after, scoring by 2.3 metres over Golden Sunset (one/two), with Everybodyloves me holding down third 1.5 metres away.

M’borough prizes

■ Monday January 24 commenced the week at popular Maryborough with the highlight being the long standing Central Victorian Pacing and Trotting Championships sponsored by Rothacker Stockfeeds Bridgewater each worth $25,000.

Harkness (Melton) trainer/driver Joe Pace was successful with Kiwi bred The Gold AceTrevi Bromac 4Y0 gelding Three Rivers in the 2190 metre Pacing Championship, leading throughout from gate two in recording a 2.6 metre margin over polemarker Jets Ace which trailed, with Smooth Deal 2.7 metres away in third place after racing exposed from gate two on the second line. The mile rate 1-57.1.

Long Forest duo Andy and Kate Gath have a wonderful record with former New Zealanders and another by the name of Peakz Luck was victorious in the longer 2690 metre Trotting Championship. A 6Y0 mare by Peak from Howz Lucky which has won at Cranbourne, Yarra Valley, Melton and Geelong prior was quickly away from 30 metres to settle three back in the moving line as polemarker Homonym the lone front marker and favourite led. Not wasting any time, Kate and Peakz Luck were off and running entering the straight on the first occasion and assumed control in the back straight. Allowed to dictate terms with no pressure being applied, Peakz Luck scored by 8.7 metres from Kyvalley Hacienda (three wide last lap from three back). Outsider Whos Countn (three back the markers) was third 4.5 metres back.

Homynom which came away from the back of the winner galloped when issuing a challenge halfway up the running. The mile rate 2-03.3.

Lawrence trainer Ken Whelan who has won numerous races at Maryborough over the years (possible more than any other trainer in the race), landed the Aldebaran Park Trotters Handicap over 2190 metres with Louey Louey LoueyTelern Tilly 6Y0 gelding Charlie Walker in a mile rate of 2-04.4. Raced by Ken, wife Merna and long time associate Geoff (Strawberry) Walker a one time Secretary of the club, Charlie Walker with Lance Justice driving enjoyed a sweet passage from gate two trailing the leader Dellsun inside him. Using the sprint lane, Charlie Walker finished best to prevail by a nose in a tricky finish, with Bella Lucy off a three wide trail last lap from the rear third 1.7 metres away.

It was Charlie Walker’s 4th success in 43 out-

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with Len Baker ings. Popular Bendigo trainer Bruce Morgan’s speedy 5Y0 Four Starzz Shark-Ruby Slippers mare Polly Peacham raced by Bruce in partnership with reinsman Tony Vlaeminck led throughout from gate three in the St Arnaud Racing Club Pace over 1690 metres, greeting the judge by a half neck in 1-57.8 over My Porsche along the sprint lane after trailing from the pole, with Mister Rebel (one/two) third off a three wide trail last lap 2.4 metres away.

Geelong success

■ Geelong raced on Tuesday and Mitchell Park (Ballarat) trainer Kelvin Barker’s recent stable addition 9Y0 Great Success-Lucky Pat gelding Lucky Pats Son brought up two wins in succession by taking the Yabby Dam Farms Trotters Handicap over 2100 metres. Driven by Glen Craven, Lucky Pats Son after stepping safely from barrier two led throughout, accounting for Sovereign Minx which trailed by 6.2 metres, with ultra consistent 20 metre equal backmarker Icicle (one/one last lap) third 10.7 metres back. The rate 2-05.3.

Elliminyt (Colac) owner/trainer Julie Brimacombe’s honest 7Y0 Dawn Ofa New DayInyaface gelding Hook Eye Joh snared the 2100 metre Barwon Facilities Maintenance Pace in a mile rate of 1-59.5. Enjoying a sweet trip three back the markers from inside the second line by Jackie Barker, Hook Eye Joh was angled away from the inside on the final bend and finished best to defeat Aussie Pride (gate two second line) which followed him everywhere easing wide on turning. Majaliner weaved a passage in-between horses from last to finish third. The margins a metre by 1.1 metres.

Five year old Peak-Yankee Poem gelding My High Peak broke through for another win when successful in the Haras Des Trotteurs Trotters Mobile over 2100 metres. Trained at Moonlight Flats (Maryborough) by part-owner Joanne Franklin, My High Peak driven by Jackie Barker led out from gate two before surrendering to Sovereign Tiger when pressured mid-race. Angling three wide on the home turn, My High Peak was too slick at the finish for Sovereign Tiger, scoring by 5.2 metres. Aldebaran Stevie (one/three) ran on late for third 11.5 metres back. The mile rate 2-02.9.

Carnival of Cups

■ Harness Racing Victoria’s Carnival Of Cups has been in full force whilst the Observer has been on holidays and listed below is a summary of the features held to date.

SATURDAYDECEMBER 18 CRANBOURNE Harkness (Melton area) trainer Joe Pace, a member of a well known and respected harness racing family has been associated with the sport for many years and claimed his biggest win to date when former Kiwi - 5Y0 Bettors DelightGalleons Supreme gelding Supreme Dominator greeted the judge in the $75,000 (Group 2) Decron Cranbourne Pacing Cup over 2555 metres. Raced

by Sam Castro and Charlie Sant, trained by Joe and driven superbly by James (Herbie) Herbertson, Supreme Dominator was given the run of the race trailing high quality mare Amazing Dream (gate three) after momentarily hold the front running from the pole as the field was

despatched. Travelling kindly and confidently driven by Herbie who elected not to utilize the sprint lane, Supreme Dominator was eased away from the markers on turning to move on terms with the pacemaker with the pair clearing away from their rivals before making a last stride lunge to prevail by a head overAmazing Dream, with rank outsider Rick Reilly (four back the markers) after angling into the clear halfway up the running third 7.2 metres away in third place just in advance of stablemate Torrid Saint which raced three wide solo from the bell. In quarters of 30.4, 32.5, 28.4 and 27.7, Supreme Dominator returned a mile rate of 1-57.8. Favourite Copy That (three wide to outside the leader from gate six, one/one, three wide to death again) dropped out sharply to finish at the tail, while second elect General Dodge (gate seven) after following Copy That forward to race exposed before a one/one passage failed to run on when clear in the straight to finish seventh. It was a great result for the Pace family as Charlie Sant is Joe’s father-in-law.

Prolific owner Norm Jenkin added another Cup victory to his ever growing collection when 5Y0 Angus Hall-Winfield Invasion gelding Havehorsewilltravel landed the $25,000 (Group 3) Hygain Bruce Skeggs Memorial Trotters Cup over 2555 metres. Trained by Andy Gath at Long Forest and driven by wife Kate.

Havehorsewilltravel began fast from outside the front line to take over from Hatchback (gate four) running into the first turn and after an easy time, raced away prior to the home turn with the race safely in his keeping to score by 1.9 metres from Hatchback, with Cuchulainn (three back the markers) third 3.7 metres back in a peg dominated affair. The easing favourite Majestic Man coming back from an arduous Inter Dominion campaign after a one/one trip from a solo second line draw failed to run on after easing three wide in the final circuit. In quarters of 30.9, 32.8, 27.6 and 29.3 returned a rate of 2-02.7.

At Bendigo

SATURDAYJANUARY8 - BENDIGO The form from the recent NSW Inter Dominion Championship stood up in the Bendigo Cup with two finalists Spirit Of St Louis and Triple Eight running the quinella in the Bendigo Cup – the victor being 5Y0 Kiwi bred Sweet Lou-Spirit Of Art gelding Spirit Of St Louis trained by Cobbity’s Belinda McCarthy with Jack Callaghan in the sulky.

Beginning on terms with polemarker Torrid Saint inside him, Spirit Of St Louis was unable to cross running into the first turn before sliding clear entering the straight shortly after.

Triple Eight after being trapped wide from gate five was sent forward by Greg Sugars to park outside the leader, with Tango Tara (gate eight) three back the markers and Demon Delight (gate three - one/one) after being three wide outside the leaders.

Given an easy time, Spirit Of St Louis raced by a large syndicate was rated to perfection and looked the one to beat a long way out and that’s the way things panned out, scoring virtually untouched by 3.7 metres from Triple Eight which battled on courageously. Tango Tara after using the sprint lane when Torrid Saint shifted ground on turning finished his race off well for third a half neck away, with Demon Delight an eye catching fourth ahead of Torrid Saint who was quite disappointing.

In quarters of 30.6, 31.1, 27.8 and 26.7, Spirit Of St Louis returned a mile rate of 1-58.6, well outside Code Black’s track record of 1-54.9 set in 2000.

The meeting was supplemented by the $50,000 (Group 1) Aldebaran Park Maori Mile over the true distance of 1609 metres and It was Pat Driscoll and Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd successful with very smart 5Y0 Quaker Jet-Im Ready Set (Monarchy) mare Im Ready Jet returning a mile rate of 1-55.4 (last half 56.5 – quarter 28 seconds).

Trained at Cardigan (Ballarat) by Anton Golino and driven by Jason Lee, Im Ready Jet starting inside the second line enjoyed a cosy passage trailing the poleline leader and favourite Tornado Valley and was always travelling under a tight rein. Using the sprint lane on turning, Im Ready Jet raced to the front with Majestic

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■ Wednesday – Cobram/Terang, Thursday – Maryborough/Kilmore, Friday – Melton, Saturday – Melton (Hunter Cup).

Man (one/one) easing three wide to issue a challenge and Wobelee four wide.

Holding a margin to the wire, Im Ready Jet greeted the judge by 1.7 metres in advance of Majestic Man which tried hard. Tornado Valley held third 1.3 metres back, with Wobelee fourth 2.1 metres away.

It was Im Ready Jet’s 15th victory in 33 outings.

Crowds at Cobram

SUNDAYJANUARY9 - COBRAM A large crowd attended Cobram Cup day with the season feature – the $35,000 (Group 3) Jim Phillips Memorial Cobram Pacing Cup over 2678 metres going the way of last season’s South Australian Cup winner Boots Electric.

Now in the care of Russell Jack at Lemnos, Boots Electric driven by Leigh Sutton starting from gate two on the second line and first up since the Yarra Valley Cup in November, followed stablemate Blue Chip Delight (gate two) which led forward as the start was effected and had little difficulty in crossing him running into the first turn.

Not perturbed at any stage, Sutton driving full of confidence allowed Boots Electric in quarters of 28.9, 32, 27.6 and 27.8 to race away running into the final bend and score as he liked by 14.4 metres in 1-57.3 from Riverina Visitor Sporty Dancer (gate three – one/one last lap) and Hashtag (gate eight) which used the sprint lane from four back the markers for third 3 metres back. Boy From Bondi which raced exposed from the bell battled on gamely for third.

Owned by Emilio and Mary Rosetti and racing under the banner of E and M Stride, Boots Electric recorded his 11th victory for stakes of $193,522 from only 27 race appearances.

Inter Dominion form followers would have been happy with themselves after 5Y0 Muscle Hill-Lunar Landing mare Illawong Stardust fifth in the final behind Maori Law saluted the judge in the $30,000 (Group 2) Central Murray Credit Union Cobram Trotters Cup over 2678 metres.

It was the old combination of Tony Peacock (trainer) and veteran reinsman Brian Gath in the sulky combining and after settling near last from 10 metres was sent forward three wide within a lap to cross the pacemaker Cyclone S Adams with around 1800 metres to travel leaving Jackson Square which went ahead of her from three back facing the open.

Travelling beautifully, Illawong Stardust although joined three out by Scallywag Sam on the final bend looking a danger, Gath gave her a little more rein on turning and she raced clear to win easily by 2.4 metres from last season’s trotter of the year Well Defined (one/two – three wide trail home turn), with Scallywag Sam weakening slightly for third 7.4 metres away. Jackson Square was solid in finishing fourth 5.8 metres back.

Illawong Stardust in quarters of 30.5, 31.4, 30.1 and 28.4 returned a mile rate of 2-03.5 after being rated a treat by the Victorian Harness Hall Of Fame inductee.

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JANUARY 15 – SHEPPARTON The time honored $60,000 (Group 2) Neatline Homes Shepparton Gold Cup over 2690 metres was the big feature, supplemented by the $24,000 (Group 3) 2190 metre Derby Royale Trotters Free ForAll. Spirit Of St Louis a 5Y0 gelded son of Sweet Lou and Spirit Of Art returned a track record mile rate of 1-55.6 (last half mile 57.5 – quarter 28.3).

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