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Then for the season two finale on Wednesday October 14, a harmony of Melbourne voices will come together.

This hybrid chorus is made up of singers from VisionAustralia’s Carols by Candlelight Choir, Camberwell Chorale, the Royal Melbourne Hospital Scrub Choir and the Choir of Hard Knocks.

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ADVERTISEMENT 2020 has not been a great year for many. Please don’t despair because, in my pretty wide experience, it has always come to pass that there is a silver lining. Just keep this in mind when feeling blue about all that is happening right now.

Myself, I have been planning what I will focus on to quickly put the shire on the path to recovery should I be re-elected. Firstly, I will continue to support anyone that comes to us needing help or guidance. We have already earmarked $500K for this. Secondly I have planned to put a lot of focus on our biggest business sector, tourism, using all the local tourism groups pulling together with the guidance and help of our two big tourism groups , Tourism North East, and Yarra Valley Tourism.

People think we have gone exclusively with Tour ism North East. Not so, we can purchase all the help we need from both. One does not exclude the other. It is like buying a hamburger , you buy the bits you need. Tourism is something that can give massive instant returns to the shire. I will push very had to have two councillors working on the tourism portfolio instead of just one. It is so important to get tourism working better for us than it ever has been before. Next week I will detail more of my plans for the recovery of the our great shire. Please consider voting for me.

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

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

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

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

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

1362 Taggerty-Thornton Rd.

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

6606 Maroondah Hwy. ■ YARCK. Yarck Hotel.

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

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

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

■ L AUNCHING PLACE. Launching Place General Store.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

65 Sydney St. ■ KILMORE. Kilmore Bakery.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Criminal Case Listings Thursday, September 8 Victoria Police - Yates, C (42281) v Pemberton, Andrew. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Lewis, T (40438) v Pemberton, Andrew. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Callander, A (43173) v Pemberton, Andrew. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Keevil, A (43714) v Garbutt, Leigh. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Price, Y (45996) v Manfredi, Darcy. Pcet-Craigieburn Victoria Police - Tite, M (44927) v Young, Michael Alexander. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Duff, D (35543) v Robertson, Marcus. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police - Grant, B (28598) v Garbutt, Leigh Ronald. Mitchell Victoria Police - Keevil, A (43714) v Garbutt, Leigh Ronald. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Beaumont, S (41847) v Byrne, Tracey. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Abadeer, Hatem. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Biddle, Geoffry John. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Benson, J (43875) v Romero, Jason Keith. Uni-Shepparton Victoria Police - Arthur, L (41997) v Christie, Corey. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - O'neill, J (40075) v Stichbury, Jordan. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Maqbool, E (43456) v Christie, Corey. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Marrett, M (30059) v Denyer, Jessica Kate. Uni-Yea Victoria Police - Dangal, A (42686)v Wilson, Blake. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Bourne, G (44387) v Pardo, Frankie. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Phillips, J (38244) v Psaila, Jacob. Highway Patrol-Greensborough Victoria Police - Turner, J (34532) v Sapwell, Joanne. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Bourne, G (44387) v Odar, Nicholas. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Barlow, D (45396) v Mathwin, James. Pcet-Kilmore Victoria Police - Barlow, D (45396) v Pemberton, Andrew. Pcet-Kilmore Victoria Police - Barlow, D (45396) v Elliot, Glenn Robert. Pcet-Kilmore Victoria Police - Mills, A (38503) v Dolphin, Wayne Robertson. Ciu - Heavy Vehicle Victoria Police - Siakew, K (36158) v Pollard, Warren John. Heavy Vehicle Unit Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Dimech, Luke. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Lock, M (42446) v Mcneil, Damien. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Brown, J (42049) v Page, Bernard Anthony. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Brown, J (42049) v Garbutt, Leigh Ronald. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Brown, J (42049) v Quattrocchi, Taylah. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Morritt, Benjamin. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Pratt, J (45214) v Jones, Jonathan. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Brown, J (42049) v Salim, Tomas. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Jones, Christopher. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Whiteside, M (43500) v Walker, Jarrod. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Burke, M (40361) v Heath, Benjamin. Uni-Yea Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Sutherland, Connor Steven.

Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Curtis, Jayde Anne. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Community Corrections Centre - Amodio, O v Saunders, Christopher Wayne. Seymour Community Correction Centre Friday, September 9 Mitchell Shire Council - Rickard, Sv Young, Chantelle. Mitchell Shire Council Mitchell Shire Council - Rickard, Sv Ado, Ammanuel. Mitchell Shire Council Victoria Police - O'neill, J (40075) v Webb, Justin. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Yates, C (42281) v Brothers, Christopher. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Rogers, M (40077) v Webb, Justin Thomas. Uni-Seymour ● Turn To Page 9

Letter to the Editor One-sided exposure Sir. Re: ‘CEO Departure’ and ‘CEO Says Thanks’.

I am not the publicity machine that Murrindindi Council maintains in house, nor that I can pay for such one-sided and mostly biased media exposure.

Most of my correspondence to Council is directed via the office of the incumbent CEO for distribution to all Councillors.

I now understand that Councillors were not advised of the legal consequences inherenet from the current litigation and appeal process against Council.

Whilst the current CEO has given notice of his early (unplanned) departure, that is now issaues of concerns for the public cost of funding six months’ tenure for an Acting CEO during the uncertainties of replacing five retiring Councillors/ It is the position of standing Councillors to consider and appoint a Council CEO and not that of Council, hence the need for stability of Council piror to that process of reshuffling riding Councillors, etc.

I am always conscious of the prsopect of contempt of Court, but am open to comment, not yet before the Courts for such is the order of the Court this year to dismissa Council action brought upon myself by Council is based upon inconsistencies throughout sworn evidence of the four witnesses and including the current CEO, Mr Lloyd, and the Police informant, and for which I shall later reiterate for the OPP, aqnd the Minister for Local Government and others.

Such action of Council is totally abhorent, attempting to implicate a private citizen in a criminal act, such as trespass upon a public place and proven false.

It is notable that neither Council nor CEO Lloyd has made any contact or expressed any concerns, let alone an apology.

The reconfigured Council will no doubt inherit the errors of retiring employees that were set out to follow the entrenched culture since 2013-14, to obstruct information meant for Councillors’ knowledge and the general public alike.

I could write a tome on the subject given sufficient time and I shall, to bring debate.

I am always open to public scrutiny, but it appears not so for the local government in the rural area.

Vote for Councillors that stand up for residents and ratepayers generally and have your say with Council’s business and administrative function, and be heard.

- Jack Russell, Francis St, Yea

Local Politics Compulsory vote ■ Voters enrolled in the Murrindindi Shire Council election should check the mail from this week for their ballot packs for the election.

Electoral Commissioner Warwick Gately is encouraging people to vote as early as possible.

“With the election being conducted by post, voters must complete and return their ballot material as soon as possible to make sure their vote counts,” Mr Gately said.

Ballot papers must be in the mail or handdelivered to the Election Manager by 6 pm Friday October 23.

Voters are advised to check their local mail clearance times.

Voters who haven’t received their ballot pack by Friday, October 16, should call 1300 128 939 during business hours to arrange a replacement.

Candidates who have nominated for the election are listed in the ballot packs and can also be viewed at vec.vic.gov.au Where provided by candidates, a photo and statement will be included. Voters can also view answers to the optional candidate questionnaire online.

Voting is compulsory for voters who were on the State roll for this election at 4 pm Friday, August 28, and Council-enrolled voters are encouraged to vote. State-enrolled voters who don’t vote may be fined.

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The timber industry has a long and proud connection with the Murrindindi area.Red Gate Ward candidate Robyn Walsh is winning friends with her call to re-open the local timber industry. “The forests are locked up, lazy assets,” says Ms Walsh. “Local timber jobs are being exported to Gippsland and 87 per cent of our unique mountain and alpine ash are being chipped and exported to Japan.

Let’s grow jobs and protect our highly trained local foresters with sustainable new jobs in plantation timber and reopen the forests for all Victorians to enjoy.”

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Critical injuries were sustained by a man in an Eltham North crash last week. Greensborough Highway Patrol officers are appealing for witnesses and dash cam vision following the crash which happened on Allendale Rd when the driver of a dark-coloured Ford Falcon left the road and crashed into a tree about 8pm on Wednesday (Sept. 30).

The driver, a 39-year-old Eltham man, sustained critical injuries in the crash.

Investigators are keen to speak to the driver of a light-coloured vehicle who was seen in the vicinity at the time of the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or with dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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The Alexandra Football Netball Club Annual General Meeting will be held at the clubrooms at 7pm on Wednesday, October, 21. Everyone will be welcome. Queries can be directed to Kylie Cairns or Ray Steyger.

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Community News

Walk With Us: Yea Rotary ■ Yea Rotary members are challenging local people to ‘Walk With Us’as part of their efforts against polio.

“From now until the end of October, we are challenging you to set a goal: 10, 20, 50 km for the month,” said David Anderson, a Past President of the Rotary Club of Yea. “Whatever you choose, and in doing so make a contribution to the elimination of polio. Make a contribution yourself to meet your goal or get friends, family or neighbours to sponsor you,” Mr Anderson said.

“Saturday October 24 is World Polio Day and the members of Yea Rotary have chosen October to be the month when we can all band together and focus on eliminating polio from the face of the earth.

“And, for each dollar raised, it will be matched two-for-one by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

“Your $100 raised will be actually $300. Even a spare dollar or two will make a difference in saving a child from polio so that they may walk.

“Polio has become the world's forgotten disease. It is a crippling and potentially fatal disease for which there is no cure but for which there are safe and preventative vaccines,” Mr Anderson said.

● David Anderson, Rotary Club of Yea

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A public official phoned The Local Paper in a polite attempt to ascer tain the source for one of our news reports last week. They understood that we are professionally bound not to reveal confidential sources. Nice try anyway.

● Greg Evans Nillumbik Council Blue Lake Ward candidate Richard Stockman is using celebrity endorsements as part of his election campaign. TV personality Greg Evans has published a message: “Richard Stockmand and Council: A Perfect Match”.

Footballer Dustin Fletcher said: “I think you’ll have no problem in getting in because you do a fantastic job and I’m really looking to seeing what you can do once you are in.”

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A good word for Karen Mace and her team at the Town Crier community magazine at Whittlesea. Now run as a private business, the A4-magazine has been hit hard by a drop in advertising because of businesses shutting because of COVID-19.

That notwithstanding, Ms Mace and editor Betty Harvey are back on the streets this month with a 24-page issue.

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

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

broken into in the vicinity of Mandalay Estate, Beverage between 2am-4am on September 23.

Items stolen from the vehicles include wallets, tools and personal items.

Detectives also believe the same offender is responsible

for the theft of red Mazda Bravo utility from anAbbey Rd address about the same time.

The stolen Mazda was located on Bendigo St, Mickleham the following day.

Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crime stoppervic.com.au

Fresh COVID case in Mitchell ■ A new COVID-19 case in Mitchell Shire was announced on Sunday by Premier Daniel Andrews and Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton.

The case is associated with the Butcher Club outbreak associated with a retail meat outlet at Chadstone Shopping Centre.

The Mitchell Shire case relates to a household member of one of the staff at the Butcher Club.

Chadstone is a long way from Mitchell Shire, the Premier acknowledged. He said this proved the notion of trying to avoid metropolitan people entering the regional areas of Victoria.

There were 20 Coronavirus cases linked to the Butcher Club outbreak, Prof. Sutton said.

This included six staff, eight household members, two customers and four other contacts.

As at Saturday, some 85 cases of COVID19 had been registered in Mitchell Shire since the outbreak began earlier this year.

“Based on the current projections, means we’ll be in a position to consider our next Step by mid-October,” MrAndrews said in a previous statement.

The major announcement regarding restrictions is due around Sunday, October 18.

■ Today’s Local Paper - Regional Edition includes a Meet The Candidates section, with statements from Council nominees in Murrindindi, Mitchell and Yarra Ranges.

There is no election being held in Whittlesea.

Statements from Nillumbik Shire candidates are publoished in The Local Paper - Northern Edition, which can be accessed free at www.LocalPaper.com.au

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Series of thefts at Beveridge

■ Detectives from Mitchell Crime Investigation Unit are appealing for public assistance to help identify a man following a series of thefts from vehicles and the theft of a car in Beveridge.

Investigators have been told that at least seven cars were

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● Prof. Brett Sutton on Sunday.

● Works underway at Rebel Park ■ The Alexandra Football Netball Club has been working hard on a range of issues and projects, one of which is coaches.

The Club has successfully appointed its new senior football coach Nick Wal to lead the Rebels into the 2021 season.

The Club is advertising for AFL Outer East football coaches for reserves and under 18s teams.

The Club is also advertising for Seymour District Junior Football Netball League Under 10, Under 12, Under 14 and Under 16 football teams and Under 11, Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17 netball teams.

Expressions of interest can be emailed to alexfootball@virtual.net.au to be submitted

by Tuesday (Oct. 13) Any enquiries can be directed to Michelle Jack and Ray Steyger.

After ongoing consultation with Government representatives and Victoria Police regarding COVID-19 restrictions, the Alexandra Football Netball Club's firewood fundraiser continues so, for the cost of $100 per load, the Club will supply a generous metre quantity of split firewood being messmate or mountain ash and we can organise delivery within the Alexandra district. If you are interested, please ring Ray Steyger on 5772 2627 to place an order.

The redevelopment project at the Alexandra Showgrounds and Recreation Reserve continues as fencing and site office are installed and earth works have now commenced, Hedger Constructions liaising with local trades including E-Tec, Travis Capp Plumbing and ITEC together with DELWP to get things going. It is planned to have an open day further into construction to give the community an opportunity to visit the site to have a look, details to be confirmed and announced in due course.

- Ray Steyger ● From Page 8

Court Lists Victoria Police - Raynor, D (38224) v Singh, Mandeep. Mitchell Victoria Police - Johnson, S (39165) v Brothers, Christopher. Uni-Gisborne Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Webb, Justin Thomas. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Mapperson, J (44313) v Webb, Justin. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Ioannidis, C (30723) v Brothers, Christopher. State Hwy Patrol-North Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Jacobson, Thomas. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Galea, Chantal Marie. Uni-Pyalong Victoria Police - Dawson, C (35574) v Webb, Justin Thomas. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police - Whelan, A (31847) v Webb, Justin Thomas. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Holcombe, S (39769) v Kneile, Ulrike. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Cranston, S (31658) v Crofts, Teakamarie. Uni-Morwell Monday, October 12 Victoria Police - Wills, S (38147) v Wilson, James. Uni-Kilmore

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● Professor Brett Sutton, Chief Health Officer, pictured this week.

The rolling daily average case ■ Victoria recorded nine new Williamstown. The other six cases of Coronavirus on Monday, cases remain under investigation. number is calculated by averagwith the total number of cases at Of Monday’s nine new cases, ing out the number of new cases 20,220. there are four cases in Casey and over the past 14 days.

The overall total has increased single cases in Greater The average number of cases by 11 due to two cases being re- Dandenong, Hobsons Bay, classified.

Hume, Whittlesea and Greater diagnosed in the prior 14 days for metropolitan Melbourne was 11.6 Three of Monday’s nine new Shepparton. cases have been linked to known There were no new deaths and regional Victoria was 0.3. outbreaks or are considered com- from COVID-19 reported since on The rolling daily average case plex cases.

Monday. To date, 806 people have number is calculated by averagThese are linked to the died from coronavirus in Victoria.

Butcher’s Club Chadstone ShopThe average number of cases ing out the number of new cases ping Centre outbreak, with single diagnosed in the prior 14 days for over the past 14 days. cases linked to Corrigan Produce metropolitan Melbourne is 11.6 The total number of cases from Farms Clyde North and Coles and regional Victoria is 0.3. an unknown source in the prior14 days is 13 for metropolitan Melbourne and zero for regional Victoria.

■ Active aged care outbreaks with the highest active case numbers were as follows: The 14-day period for the ■ Estia Aged Care Facility Keilor: 28 active (total cases: 47) source of acquisition data ends 48 ■ Opal Hobsons Bay Aged Care Facility Altona North:11 active hours earlier than the 14-day pe(total cases: 46) riod used to calculate the new case ■ Edenvale ManorAged Care Facility Keilor East: 11 active (total average due to the time required cases: 23) ■ Embracia Moonee ValleyAged Care Facility: 8 active (total cases: to fully investigate a case and as80) sign its mode of acquisition.

■ Baptcare Wyndham Lodge Community Werribee: 4 active (toIn Victoria as at Mondaye: tal cases: 260) ■ 4275 cases may indicate com■ Doutta Galla Aged Services Woornack: 2 active (total cases: 60) munity transmission – an increase ■ Mercy Place Parkville: 2 active (total cases: 104) of one sinceSunday ■ 227 cases are currently active in Victoria ■ In Victoria there was one active case in residential disability ■ 30 cases of coronavirus are in accommodation: hospital, including three in intenTotal resident cases: 0; Total Staff cases: 1 sive care Active cases in NDIS homes: 1 (0 residents) Active cases in ‘transfer’ homes (State regulated/funded): 0 (0 ■ 19,126 people have recovered residents) from the virus Active cases in state government delivered and funded homes: 0 A total of 2,754,516 test results have been received which was an increase of 9,023 since Sunday ■ Non-aged care outbreaks with the highest number of active cases Of the 227 current active cases included: in Victoria: ■ 24 active cases are currently linked to The Butcher Club– ■ 223 are in metropolitan Chadstone outbreak (total cases: 24) Melbourne under the Second ■ 6 active cases are currently linked to the Springvale shared acStep of theroadmap commodation outbreak (total cases: 8) ■ 6 active cases are currently linked to Electra Park Medical Cen■ 4 are in regional local governtre Ashwood (total cases: 6) ment areas under the Third Step ■ 4 active cases are currently linked to Alfred Hospital (total cases: of the roadmap 12) Colac Otway had one active ■ 3 active cases are currently linked to the Casey community outcase and Greater Geelong, break (total cases: 45) ■ 3 active cases are currently linked to Western Health Sunshine Greater Bendigo and Ballarat (total cases: 3) have no active cases.

Of the total cases: ■ 18,825 cases are from metropolitan Melbourne, while 1195 ■ The New Daily reported yesterday (Tues.) that about one in 10 people around the world is likely infected with the Coronavirus. are from regional Victoria The World Health Organisation said so in its latest update.

Total cases included 9643 men That’s hundreds of millions of people more than the current tally and 10,563 women of about 35 million, WHO emergency operations chief Mike Ryan Total number of healthcare told the UN health agency’s executive board. workers: 3541, active cases: 29 “Our current best estimates tell us that about 10 per cent of the global population may have been infected by this virus,” Dr Ryan There were 77 active cases resaid. lating to aged care facilities

Outbreaks in aged care homes

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1-in-10 could be hit by virus

■ The Victorian Government is doubling an assistance payment for those experiencing significant financial hardship as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, as part of a $50 million program to make sure people are not “falling through the cracks”.

The Government has commissioned the Red Cross to provide financial assistance, information and referrals to those doing it tough during the pandemic who are not eligible for Commonwealth support or the International Student Emergency Relief Fund.

People living inVictoria with limited income or savings who are on temporary or provisional visas and undocumented migrants are now able to apply for a payment of up to $800 per person – helping them out with living expenses while things are tough.

Those who have already received a payment under the program will be eligible for a $400 top up on their original payment.

Families may be eligible for more, depending on how many people are in the family and their individual circumstances.

Payments begin to flow within five days of a correctly completed application being received. Applicants may be eligible for an additional payment after eight weeks if they are continuing to experience financial hardship.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence is working with community organisations to identify people who may be eligible and support them to apply.

The vital program has already delivered 6588 Extreme Hardship Support Program payments, worth over $3.3 million, supporting 8,341 individuals.

The program has also connected around 20,000 people with other Victorian government supports, including rent relief, international student support, local food relief services, health protection advice and mental health support.

TheExtreme Hardship payment builds on other Victorian Government announcements to support the vulnerable during this global crisis, including the $45 million International Student Emergency Relief Fund.

“We have supported Victorian workers with a $450 selfisolation payment, meaning those who have to miss a shift by staying home to wait on a coronavirus test result aren’t out of pocket as a result,” said a Government representative.

“We also established a $1500 payment for workers who can’t earn an income because they have to isolate or quarantine at home, which is now funded by the Commonwealth.”

Find out more about the Extreme Hardship Support Program and other support available at: https://www.dhhs. vic.gov.au/financial-supportcoronavirus-covid-19

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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21-April 20) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 3-1-6-9 Lotto Numbers: 12-23-25-34-37-41 A secret romance may thrill you; however in the light of day you might decide not to continue. Helping others may bring less financial benefits than you expected.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Russet Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 5-1-4-7 Lotto Numbers: 1-4-9-18-29-35 A family member may need special attention which could put a strain on your relationship with a loved one. Unexpected events could turn out surprisingly well for you.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 2-1-4-1 Lotto Numbers: 10-21-23-30-37-40 Don't expect miracles over the next few months. However, you may need to look into your domestic affairs more closely and an opportunity could arise to establish rapport on most issues.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Black Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 3-1-6-4 Lotto Numbers: 5-11-14-22-31-33 This period could be either very romantic or very creative - however don't antagonize your loved ones.A very dear friend could come up with some very helpful advice - for a change, take it.

LEO: (July 23-August 22) Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 4-7-1-3 Lotto Numbers: 2-15-26-32-33-44 Changing your work pattern could help your creative flow and also it's a good time to promote your ideas to someone who is in a position to help further your interests.

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Robyn looks at big picture ■ Murrindindi Shire candidate Robyn Walsh is taking the pre-election conversation to imaginative new levels.

As well as local Red Gate Ward issues, Ms Walsh is canvassing the long-term idea of a new road between Glenburn and Taggerty, which would be a boost to tourism to the Alexandra and Lake Eildon regions.

“A new road is needed from Glenburn to Taggerty to open up the heart of the shire and get the Lake, Alex. and Marysville pumping again,” Ms Walsh said.

“This road will be a fantastic asset. It will inject new life into tourism and business, cut 50km off most journeys and increase emergency service access.”

Ms Walsh also wants to see invigoration of the Great Victorian Rail Trail: “The rail trial is a classic underperforming asset. It runs through three shires. Murrindindi maintains over 55 per cent. It is the largest and most beautiful section, yet we only receive one-third of Mansfield’s visitors. Imagine the boost to our economy if rail trail visitors trebled. It is essential we revamp trail management for the benefit of all, not just Mansfield.

“Because we live in huge shire with a tiny population, our assets have to work hard,” Ms Walsh said.

● Robyn Walsh, Red Gate candidate

Electioneering, COVID-style

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Beige Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 3-1-6-2 Lotto Numbers: 3-9-17-27-32-36 Family and friends will be there for you and a loved one could bring welcomed news. Social activities will be very rewarding.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Purple Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 5-7-1-4 Lotto Numbers: 8-14-25-30-40-42 Don't let your pride or ego make a solution to a work or family problem take longer than necessary to be solved.

There will soon be a big improvement in your finances.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 6-1-5-9 Lotto Numbers: 20-25-26-38-41-45 Your romantic interests could be taking up too much of your time and your work is suffering. Joint financial affairs should prosper and for most a lucky financial upswing is indicated.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Navy Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1-7-3-4 Lotto Numbers: 18-22-31-37-42-43 A delay in a career expectation could dampen your spirits - however, things will start to happen very soon. A long time romance could be headed for the altar.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Aqua Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 5-1-4-8 Lotto Numbers: 2-10-26-33-36-40 A visitor could bring unexpected news. Property transactions should bring profits. Don't expect to be able to please everyone over the next few weeks.

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● Kim Travers (at right), King Parrot Creek candidate for Murrindindi Council, was pictured on Friday at Hazeldene Store, discussing local community facilities and ideas for future health and allied services, with Virigina French.

Fires: no capacity to respond ■ Cindy McLeish, Eildon MLA, says that a Fire Rescue Victoria report has exposed that Labor's new fire service has "no capacity" to respond to bushfires in regional Victoria.

Ms McLeish says that the Liberal Nationals have warned for years that Daniel Andrews's war on the CFA would expose the community to a greater risk of loss of life and property.

"Fire Rescue Victoria have no capacity to adequately response (sic) to our bushfire risk within the FRV primary areas or adjoining CFA Districts in the regional locations,” said the report.

The report recommends that FRV "lease or loan" tankers from the CFA, and allocate them to stations in larger regional centres, the closest to Yea, Alexandra and Mansfield being Shepparton.

This will potentially leave the CFA without the vehicles it needs to protect the Victorian community, especially areas of high bushfire risk in the Mansfield and Murrindindi Shires.

"We know what a critical time bushfire season is to our region. We need all hands-on deck, prepared with the adequate equipment at every CFA brigade station if a blaze were to start,” Ms McLeish said.

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Chilean Needle Grass alert

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 2-2-6-8 Lotto Numbers: 4-9-20-28-33-35 Push towards property or house gains as there is a good chance that you could be getting married or starting families.

SAGITTARIUS: (November23- December 20) Lucky Colour: Aqua Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 7-1-6-5 Lotto Numbers: 9-11-2123-34-36 Be very cautious around people you don't know. Luck is on your side. There is a link between you and a secret romance and it is wiser not to tell anyone at the moment.

Murrindindi Matters

● Cindy McLeish, Eildon MLA "The State Labor Government is pulling the rug out from under regional Victoria. Daniel Andrews is leaving communities exposed as we approach the summer season," Ms McLeish said.

Daniel Andrews rushed through his fire service changes to please his mates in the United Firefighters Union and now the risk this has caused the community is being exposed.

■ Spring is the season that Murrindindi Shire Council kicks off its roadside weed control program to treat many of our roadsides for noxious weeds including Chilean Needle Grass.

Chilean Needle Grass has potentially disastrous economic and environmental impacts.

Chilean Needle Grass, sometimes mistaken for native spear grass, is a perennial tussock-forming grass and is one of 32 declared Weeds of National Significance in Australia.

Chilean Needle Grass is a WoNS because of its ability to spread quickly and out-compete pasture and native grasses.

This grass can severely reduce pasture productivity and contaminate hay. Its needlelike seed can injure both stock and other animals by burrowing into their mouths, hides and fleeces.

Chilean Needle Grass has been found along the Goulburn Valley Hwy from Molesworth to Dairy Creek Rd, the Melba Hwy from Yea to Murrindindi Rd, and the Yea-Whittlesea Rd from Yea to Deepdene Rd. It has also been found on several municipal roadsides within these vicinities and in patches along the Great Victorian Rail Trail.

Murrindindi Shire Council and Regional Roads Victoria are monitoring the weed's location and asking landowners and the wider community to keep their eyes peeled for this weed.

If you discover Chilean Needle Grass on public land, please contact Council immediately so it can be treated.

If you suspect you have this weed on your property but are unsure, please contact Council to discuss before treating to avoid the inadvertent removal of Australian native spear grass.

Chilean Needle Grass produces seed in base, stem and panicle of the plant so slashing or grazing (before flowering and seed set), alone won't adequately control it.

In fact this weed is known to be spread by slashers and other machinery, so good vehicle hygiene is important in preventing its spread.

An integrated approach, which includes some chemical control, is most likely to deliver the best result.

Spring is the time to identify Chilean Needle Grass while it is in flower and there is a small window of opportunity to treat between flowering and seed set.

Given the weed's ability to create persistent seed, it is important to act quickly and collectively to eradicate any known sites as well as newly-established infestations.

- Contributed

Local Briefs Packs are sent ■ Postal packs for voters in the Murrindindi, Mitchell and Yarra Ranges Shires started making their way yesterday (Tues.).

The Victorian Electrical Commission is due to be mailing the packs over three days (Tuesday-Thursday).

There will no be elections in the Kinglake and Cathedral Wards of Murrindindi Shire.

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Local Politics Breaking records ■ A record number of women have nominated as candidates in Victoria’s local government elections, with ballots to be posted to millions of voters around the state next week.

A century on from the election of Victoria’s first woman councillor, Mary Rogers in Richmond City Council, the rise of female representation in local government continues.

Minister for Local Government, Shaun Leane, announced that 2186 Victorians had nominated for election to their local council and an estimated 851, or 39 per cent, of nominees were women. At the 2016 elections some 34 per cent of candidates were female, and 38 per cent were ultimately elected.

The record number of female candidates is a sign that Victoria is making progress towards the 50 per cent representation target set by Victoria’s gender equality strategy, Safe and Strong.

The elections will be conducted exclusively by postal vote and will be the largest ever undertaken in Victoria with more than 4.5 million voters enrolled.

Ballot packs will be posted this week between Tuesday (Oct. 6) and Thursday (Oct. 8), each containing a ballot paper, statements and photographs supplied by candidates, voting instructions and a reply-paid envelope.

Votes must be posted by 6pm on Friday, October 23.

The Victorian Government says that it has encouraged a diverse range of candidates to consider standing for election through initiatives such as the It’s Our Time campaign for women.

The It’s Our Time campaign will continue to offer advice and support for women standing for council, including two recently published webinars with prominent Victorian female leaders. Visit itsourtime.com.au for more information.

This year marks the first election where all candidates have completed a mandatory Local Government Candidate Training Course through Local Government Victoria.

The online course about councillor roles and responsibilities introduced through the new Local Government Act was completed by more than 3000 people.

With campaigns now in full swing, candidates must continue to comply with coronavirus restrictions. Safe campaigning guidelines are available at localgovernment.vic.gov.au/council-elections-2020/elections-2020 “We know the value that women bring to leadership and it’s fantastic to see so many women standing for council,” said Mr Leane, Local Government Minister.

Irrigation deals

■ The Victorian Government says that is is delivering the benefits from the Connections Project directly into the hands of farmers – fast-tracking the issue date of water shares and financial payments.

Minister for Water, Lisa Neville, has accepted the recommendations on how to deliver irrigators’ share of water savings from the Connections project – getting more water to farmers faster, so they can plan their next season.

Following extensive consultation, irrigators in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District will receive either water shares or financial benefit – based on the delivery share they hold. Those with water shares will now have their entitlements issued in October 2021, before the peak irrigation season, along with any water allocations which would have accrued against these entitlements since July 2021.

The water savings will be available to irrigators as a mix of high and low reliability shares which will equate to 75 gigalitres of long term annual average yield.

Melbourne water retailers will receive their final share of the savings after irrigators. The interim distribution they have been receiving from the Connections project in recent years will continue to be available on the market. Around half of all water users have a very small stake – less than .25 megalitres per day of a delivery share –which, when combined, add up to roughly two per cent of total volume.

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Klein fights assault charge ■ Meralyn Klein, who was forced to resign as the Liberal candidate for the state seat of Yan Yean in 2018, has re-emerged as a candidate for Nillumbik Shire Council.

Ms Klein was involved in an anti-Muslim video posted by the Australian Liberty Alliance prior to the 2018 State Election.

As soon as the video was discovered, her resignation was sought by then Liberal leader Matthew Guy. Ms Klein is standing for the Edendale Ward of Nillumbik which takes in the Eltham and Eltham North areas including Allendale Rd, Wattletree Rd, Progress Rd, Scenic Cres, and bordered by Weidlich Rd and Karingal Drive.

Her Nillumbik Council how-to-vote suggestions include preferences for Wassim Dagash, Colin Hall and Jason McClintock.

Ms Klein was a Nillumbik Shire Councillor from 2012-16.

In August last year, The North Central Review reported that Ms Klein was to contest assault charges after she allegedly elbowed a volunteer at the Whittlesea Early Voting Centre.

Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court records indicate that Meralyn Francis Klein is due to contest a hearing scheduled for November 12.

Ms Klein was invited to comment.

Editor’s Diary Editor Ash Long first started newspaper work in 1969. He began writing for local newspapers in 1973. Over those 47 years he has kept extensive diaries and local photo files.

From Our Files - 30 Years Ago 1990

To Victoria Park

■ A trip by Yea couple Len and Mary Waters to Victoria Park - Collingwood’s football ground - was featured in the personal paragraphs, 30 years ago. The couple were watching grandson Benjamin Waters play in a selection trial to represent Victorian State Schools in the championships to be held in Adelaide.

Some 50 lads from metropolitan and country schools showed their skills in three matches. A panel of eight selectors came up with 25 names of young men who saw as having potential. “The future of Aussie Rules looks bright with such talent being shown.”

Kinglake poll ● Meralyn Klein: controversial video

Yea golf winners

■ Cr Ray Hutchinson said his resignation from Yea Council was timed so that there would be a by-election. He said that some of the Council decisions were “verging on the obscene”. Cr Hutchinson had been working at the time with the Australian Army at Bandiana, near Wodonga.

Happy readers

■ Former Preston and Northcote Community Hospital (PANCH) executive Royce Kronborg and wife Audrey were winners of a Weekly Times competition with the prize being a five-day cruise of the Murray River, and return air fares to Adelaide. The couple were residents of ‘Happy Valley’, Flowerdale.

Back at home ■ Whittlesea man, Jim deLaroy Jnr, returned home after a heart operation at St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne. The aorta valve replacement surgery was said to have been completed successfully.

Jack Hamilton

● Sue Aurisch: won the lot at Yea Golf Club.

Greg Clements Shines MidWeek Stableford In memory of Margaret, her This was the first round of Results: 14 players. Winner family donates a beautiful on CB was David Ngo (23) brooch which can only be won the Club Championships which from Steve Rumney(29) with once and if you should so win saw 32 players playing stroke 35 points. again your name is entered on and putting.

Winner overall and in BDave had 22 on back nine. the plaque. A sought out event.

Third was Chris Smith (23) Due to COVID catch up, an- Grade wasGreg Clements (16) with 34. Not sure what hap- other Monthly Medal and a with 83 off the stick nett 67. He pened with the NTP on 10th for separate nine hole comp, the wins $80.

In A-Grade with nett 68 was 2. winner goes onto the Club Award was also de- Dalhousie finals (if of course Rick Wills (11) with 79 off the stick. C-Grade winner with nett cided on CB. Brian and Neil they are able to go ahead). both had 26 points, both had 12 This is a different nine-hole 70 was Darcy Pell (30).

Runners-up in A-Grade was points on back nine but Brian event held on comp day. Quite Bob Glenister (11) with nett 75. had 10 to Neil’s 9 on the last 6 a lot up for grabs holes. Club Award – Neil This week’s winner, who is Runners-up in B-Grade was Peterson. grinning from ear to ear, was a Rob O’Halloran (20) with nett - Alan Pell young and spritely Sue Aurisch 71 from Peter Johnston (16) ★ (38) who matched her handi- nett 74. Runner-Up in C-Grade Great Day Out cap 38 stableford points Go was Chris Smith (24) nett 72 The competition wasin full Sue. Sue won the lot: Margaret from third Bill Dredge (21) on swing much to everyone’s de- Samblebe, Monthly medal, and CB with nett 72.

NTP on the second was Rob light. the nine-hole comp The weather was kind and A super day out for Sue. I O’Halloran. Putting winner didn’t drench the troupes one bet there was lots of celebrat- was Bob Glenister with 23 wee bit. ing. Runner-up was the consis- putts. Club Award winner was There was lots up for grabs tent Adrianne Anglin (16), 36 Mark Mullaly.

Top threed in each grade are on Wednesday (Sept. 30), the points. Adrianne also secured Rick Wills 79, Bob Glenister last day of the month. the NTP. It was an important event The Daily nine-hole comp and Mick Spagnolo 86 in Athe ‘Margaret Samblebe was won by Vicky Butler (32) Grade. B Grade Greg Brooch’, one round of on a countback from Helen Clements 83, Alan Pell 89, Pestableford.

Burnett (54), both on 16 points. ter Johnston 90. C-Grade Bill Margaret joined the club in Conratulations ro winner Dredge 93, Chris Smith 95 and David Ngo 98. The second 1989 and was a member until Sue Aurisch.

1996. During this time she was - Karen Sangster Round continues on Saturday.

- Alan Pell the Handicap manager. ★

■ The football community was in mourning when former Collingwood football player Jack Hamilton was killed in a road accident at Kinglake West when his car overturned on Yea-Whittlesea Rd, near Hawkes Rd. Mr Hamilton’s Mitsubishi Starion appeared to hit gravel on the side of the road.

Whittlesea Police released a badly-injured Mrs Joan Hamilton from the car. Jack Hamilton played 158 league matches for the Magpies. He had become an office boy at the VFL in 1949, and rose to become its chief executive.

Book by Bolte

■ Reader Geoff Ingham published a book, Bolte By Bolte, written by Melbourne journalist Tom Prior. the ‘autobiography’ featured quotes by former Victorian Premier, Sir Henry Bolte. Mr Ingham was a neighbour to Sir Henry and Lady Edith ‘Jill’ at their respective holiday homes at Alexandra Headland, Queensland. Son, John Ingham, of Yea, contributed additional photography.

Coalition disaster ■ Whittlesea MLA Max McDonald (Labor) was amused by MLC Marie Tehan’s comments on the proposed coalition between the National and Liberal parties in Victoria. he said the arrangement would be a disaster.

Police farewell ■ Sizzlers’ Grill, Thornton, was to be the venue for a retirement farewell for Det. Sgt. Ian ‘Columbo’ Welch. Another function was scheduled at John O’Brien’s Mount Pleasant Hotel.

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Meet The Candidates Murrindindi Shire Cheviot Ward

Sue Carpenter

■ Hello fellow cheviot ward residents and voters, I have lived in Yea for 27 years, raised my 4 children here and run a gardening and landscape design business. I have always enjoyed being part of this lovely rural community and have been involved with many of the community groups over the years including the Yea preschool, Parents and Friends committee, Scouts, Sacred Heart School board, St Luke's Parish council and the Rotary club of Yea where I have been a board member and immediate past president. I like being involved with our community and by becoming your councillor I can continue to serve our community I believe we must be sensitive to the needs of our diverse community ;long-term residents and newer arrivals; Older and retired folk; our youth and families; sports clubs and the artistic community; Farmers and small business owners. I believe we are all an integral part of our shire and I hope that I will be able to represent all of you the best I can by being available to listen to your concerns and express your hopes to the council. I want to help the other elected representatives to assist the shire to grow and develop and strengthen community networks whilst retaining the things that make our part of the world special to us. I do hope you will put your faith in me to become part of a team that will guide our community and continue to support the Murrindindi Shire in the next four years and beyond.

Allan Brew

■ I moved to Strath Creek for a tree change with my family in 2014 following the closure of the automotive industry and the subsequent downturn in manufacturing that followed. Our endeavors to re-open our newly purchased hotel with its 105 years of trading history was immediately hampered by miss-information, personal opinions and threats that along with the lack of representation from community representatives led to the use of our hotel expiring and the burdens of trying to re-open from scratch. In 2015 the General store burnt down leaving our community shattered. Although originally enthusiastic to rebuild, through similar lack of support and difficulties the owners interest wavered and the site remains vacant. Small businesses are the backbone of rural communities, employment, training opportunities and the social well-being generated from a vibrant business community are essential to rural life yet in my personal experience a prominent gap exists between those willing to invest in the prosperity of our region and the expected support from the relevant authority. Throughout my professional career i have never experienced anything like this. I've managed several businesses, directed a large manufacturing company where i successfully gained international certification for quality management and i'm the current engineering manager for a company based in rural Victoria, a role that lets me experience and learn from the best and worst communities around Australia. I am passionate about our region, its people and all it has to offer but like so many people i have met feel under represented in local government. i believe my passion for the betterment of our community, professional experience in resolving issues and willingness to speak up when necessary will help lead our region from being a nice place to live to being a great place to be a part of.

John Kennedy

■ I served for four years 2012-2016 as your Cheviot Ward Councillor, including two terms as Deputy Mayor of Murrindindi Shire. During that time, I represented the Shire on numerous external bodies, and actively supported local community organisations. I am standing for election again because the next four year Council term is going to be difficult. Australia is now in a declared recession and there is no clear pathway out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Equally all the major economies of the world are riddled with debt, economic uncertainty, and political storms. So realistically the outlook is going to be

particularly challenging for families, job security, our businesses, and even our lifestyle. With the recent departure of the Shire's CEO the new Council could face up to six months without a replacement. I am up for the challenge by working hard to ensure that Murrindindi Shire emerges from this economic storm as still a vital place in which to live. I will work to ensure that the Shire has a 'shovel ready' list of projects that can receive State or Federal grant funding.

I will work to explore all alternative energy options locally. And I will seek to enhance our Shire's reputation and appeal as a visitor destination. As a hobby beekeeper I respect and value our environmental assets. After a long and successful business career I will apply a common sense approach to local issues. I have been a Shire ratepayer for over twenty five years and I have resided in Yea since the 2009 Black Saturday bushfire. I plan to be a full time Councillor ready to discuss any idea, concept, project, or something that will benefit our Community, our Lifestyle, and our Local Businesses. I ask for your support and your vote for election as the Cheviot Ward Councillor.

daughter alone and who now has ageing parents living in regional Victoria, I understand the needs and pressures of family life. I bring the values of integrity, empathy and humour to all that I do. If elected as a Councillor, I will listen, be accountable and do my utmost towards achieving the best results for our community. I am not a member of any political party.

Murrindindi Shire King Parrot Ward

Eric Lording

■ I am proud to have been your Councillor for the past 5 years. The promises made way back then have all been delivered. Rate rises dropping from 9.9% to zero are testament to this. I have raised the importance of our townships within our ward and we are now getting more attention and money as a result. I have built trust with you which can be judged by the increase in personal contact with me by people in need of help and guidance. I am getting lots of input from you highlighting what you desire or need for your area. As your Infrastructure and waste portfolio Councillor I have been able to successfully lobby for increased slashing each year, school access pathways improved and sporting venues getting major upgrades. I have ■ Karine Haslam has been an active member highlighted repair requests to council officers of the Eildon community for more than eighteen which has resulted in much faster repairs to years and is passionate about addressing the roads throughout the shire. No more public proneeds that make the Eildon Ward unique. Karine tests in town streets anymore because your trust reduced the outgoings substantially in her role in me is building. Those who have contacted of catering manager at the Outdoor Education me have received immediate assistance and Group (OEG) while increasing customer satis- guidance. Just ask your neighbours that have faction. Karine was the motivator for the very asked for my help. I have fought for you in counprofitable Wood & Craft Show which generated cil and taken your concerns and anger to the considerable funds enabling improved facilities Victorian Government and presented these in for the Alexandra Community Shed/Eildon & Parliament house. Recently a Flowerdale resiDistrict Woodworkers Guild Inc. Working for dent said "you sure can move mountains". AnReddrops Foodworks, OEG, Homesglen Tafe other person outside our ward said, "I call you and Alexandra District Hospital, Karine experi- because something always gets done". I origienced the challenges faced by local business. nally put my hand up to be a Councillor because She was also a member of the CFA (Eildon) and I saw that many council services and attitudes is currently an active member of the Eildon & needed attention. This has now all changed for District Woodworkers Guild Inc/Alexandra the better, but I still have an unfulfilled list of Community Shed. Karine and her husband John things to fix in our ward. I have the passion, own Morning Mist on the Back Eildon Rd. A drive and council experience to do an even semi rural property on the Goulburn River that greater job for you. Please consider giving me showcases the beauty of Eildon and champions your vote. Thank you. re-use. Growing their own organic produce, making jams and preserves to hosting cooking classes for locals and participating in the open garden program. Karine demonstrates firsthand ■ Having lived in regional towns before and with her seven grandchildren the benefits of edu- with children and grandchildren across Victoria cating, encouraging and rewarding future gen- and Queensland I have always been passionate erations in the practices of sustainability, buying about access to good healthcare, childcare and local or growing your own to reduce your car- education. My lifelong passion has been for bon footprint and support local employment. community and place. My core promise to the Karines extensive management expertise, first voters here is that I will listen carefully to you; hand understanding of local challenges and in- represent you faithfully and with transparency; terpersonal skills will enable her to maximise getting back to you with the outcomes. the benefit of shire resources for the local com- Ratepayers deserve accountability. Balancing munity. Karine is committed to unite the com- economic growth and the magnificent environmunity by encouraging well being and ment that enchants us here is vital. Living rehealthcare programs, increasing social interac- gionally should not mean loss of services or aftions through local clubs, improving local facili- fordable housing options. I have already signed ties and infrastructure and by re-organising un- a Pledge to keep Council jobs local. Having der utilised resources, promoting year round tour- worked for the Australian Public Service, alongism and industry thereby increasing employment side ministerial offices and on policy forums in while respecting Indigenous heritage. Karine regional areas I have experience in running publooks forward to the opportunity to support our lic gatherings and large surveys. My background in the finance sector with mortgages, leasing community. and investments as well as union organising ensures I can advocate and negotiate with skill, working well inside large teams and face con■ I am standing as a candidate in Eildon Ward frontation, when required, with confidence. because I am passionate about supporting the Having worked as a bus driver for a council, plans and dreams of this resilient community and years as a cyclist and long distance driver I while also focusing on the key role tourism and see the roads of Northern Victoria with an eye business development will play in the crucial to what federal and state investment could mean post-Covid phase. I returned to Australia and to transport here. As a regular organiser of over Murrindindi Shire in 2016, after 5 years in Swit- 150 volunteers for the Audax Alpine Classic I zerland with my new husband, who has gained valuable experience in short term aclongstanding ties to this area. Immediately I was commodation, transport, emergency and safety struck by the strong community spirit and felt preparedness as well as large scale organisation welcomed home, participating in local of sporting and cultural events. As a candidate fundraising and health initiatives. My diverse from Flowerdale I need your vote to become a professional roles have included international councillor. Contact me before the election on 128 993 or and community development and engagement, 0490 running a small business, grief counseling and kim4kingparrotward@gmail.com to help me advocacy; but my longest serving role was as understand what council can do for you. ReExecutive Assistant to Tim Costello at World member to Vote 1 for Kim Travers in King ParVision Australia. As a mother who raised a rot Ward.

Murrindindi Shire Eildon Ward

Karine Haslam

Kim Travers

Robyn Ellis

Murrindindi Shire Koriella Ward

Adam Neeves ■ Councillors should live in the areas they represent, and I consider myself lucky to live in Molesworth. I am not, like some, an out of towner with no interest in the community. I am a stepfather to two beautiful girls, and this is where I raise my children. My background is in education and training, I have been a driving instructor for 7 years and I have taught students in Cathkin, Yarck, Whanregarwen, as well as in Yea and Alexandra, and been involved in road safety training for disabled and disadvantaged people. I make it my specialty to translate often difficult topics into easy language to make it accessible to everyone. That's the attitude I bring to council; it is for everyone. I am not some banker or lawyer, I am not associated or a member of any political party nor am I ever going to represent the interests of some faceless corporation or greedy developer. I am here for our beautiful community to keep it safe, beautiful and prosperous for all of its inhabitants. If you would like to discuss any local matters, I can be contacted by SMS on 0425 212 123.

John Walsh ■ My name is John Walsh and since 1999 I have lived, with my wife Robyn, on a beef and berry farm north of Yarck. I was an Army officer for 17 years and then ran my own consultancy in project and risk management until 2009. I was the Ward Councillor for Koriella from 2008 to 2016, including two years as Mayor.

During that time I supported improvements to halls and streetscapes in the Ward's small communities; assisted in the expansion of the saleyards; instigated a review of the rating system to improve the level of fairness; and was a member of the Shire and VBRRA fire recovery committees after the 2009 Bushfires. I am a Board Member of the Central Ranges Local Learning and Employment Network, focussed on improving opportunities for young people across Murrindindi, Mitchell and Macedon Ranges. I am a member of Landcare and a presenter on UGFM Radio Murrindindi. I believe that the Shire can only thrive through community involvement in our democratic processes particularly to avoid uncontested Wards where Councillors are appointed without having to reveal their intentions. To that end, I have encouraged others to compete for election and feel I should do the same. If elected, I would put in the effort. The issues I would pursue are: a fair rating system; support for sustainable economic development, that is resilient in the face of adversities; a belief that the Shire must take advantage of, or assist others to pursue, all grant opportunities that can provide positive benefits with increased employment; increased local training opportunities; support the transition from native forest logging to plantation timber production; support clean energy projects; improved services for small communities; and increasing the standing of Council within the community. For more details, please call me on 0408 013 237.

John Steer ■ I am seeking your support to act as your Councillor for the Koriella Ward. I grew up and have worked in the Shire for a large part of my life and believe that I can represent the community in a fair and equitable way. I have recently retired after over 35 years with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and now work full time on our farm running Angus cows and calves. My work with DELWP included working on crown land management, extension for tree growing and land for wildlife, statutory planning and for the last part in forest and fire management. Throughout my career I was involved in emergency management, mainly responding to bushfires. I currently volunteer on the Foresters without Borders Committee and also chair the Farmed Forests of the North East (Victoria) Committee. I am married with a young daughter and also keep active pursuing a number of sports and partici● Continued On Next Page

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Meet The Candidates

● From Previous Page endurance events. The Shire is a wonderful place to live with its small communities, rural and forest landscapes along with Lake Eildon and extensive waterways. I believe these strengths along with its proximity to Melbourne provide opportunities to build on, in particular value adding to local produce and attracting visitors, to provide jobs whilst still protecting the Shires natural values and liveability. I am a strong advocate of buying local where possible.

Other areas of interest include looking at ways to address our changing climate at the local level, reducing and improving management of our waste, improving our communication systems to aid remote learning and working, public transport connectivity, use of new technologies for transport and energy, learning and showcasing our local indigenous and European history, improving Shire services and infrastructure and providing more opportunities to visit our unique natural features.

and another opportunity to increase employment. Councils renewable energy targets need to be expanded. The timber industry needs support to rapidly transition to plantation timber.

More jobs. Our native forests need to be retained for native flora and fauna and recreation.

Our waterways need protection. My pet project is to develop a new road from Glenburn to Taggerty to open up the heart of our shire, to pump life into business and tourism. With your support and a targeted campaign this shire can make this road a priority. These are some of my ideas. Please contact me and share yours.

Ian McKaskill

■ With Ian McKaskill as your Councillor, what do you get? I have had a connection with the Murrindindi Shire since the 1980s when I bought a large bush block in Maintongoon and had new house built there in 2005. My wife and I sold that property in 2017 and built a new house on a bushland conservation block on the edge of Alexandra township. We also owned and operated the Churches of Yarck B & B for 5 years.

My career as a Mechanical Engineer led to a 35 year period in general management and project management working for large global engineering companies. I have a passion for community ■ 'm Damien, and it's my privilege to nomi- involvement and have held positions including nate as a candidate for Councillor for Board Member of Alexandra District Health (6 Murrindindi's Red Gate Ward. My wife Maree years), 3 years as Chair, Director of Yea and and I purchased property in Alexandra in 2010, District Community Bank, President of and ever since we've sought to build a future in Murrindindi East U3A (8 years), Vice President Murrindindi for our family of three daughters, (8 years) and Treasurer (current) for Upper now 16, 13, and 10. As members, and person- Goulburn Landcare Network and President of ally as Technical Secretary ofAlexandra Dis- UT Creek Maintongoon Landcare Group. My trict Horse and Pony Club, we have each estab- role as an Independent Member of the Shires lished life-long friendships. I'm one of the found- Audit and Risk Committee for 8 years has given ing directors of the non-profit Alexandra Events me an in-depth awareness of the workings of Corporation, and for 8 years have proudly served Council. The Council has challenging times on committees for the Alexandra Truck, Ute & ahead as we manage our way out of COVIDRod Show, Alexandra Pro Rodeo, Eildon Big 19, help get our businesses back to normal and Fish, and contributed to construction and ongo- our tourism sector revitalised. The recruitment ing management of the Victorian Truck Driv- of a new CEO will be an immediate task to be ers' Memorial in Rotary Park. I'm very proud of dealt with by the new Council. The protection of natural environment, which is one of the the contributions of those events to the Alexandra our Shires assets and action on climate community and to the region's economy. Maree change greatest be high on my agenda. The Council and I each have a rich family history in broad will needwill strong, experienced, logical, pragmatic acre farming, and so we are happiest after a Councillors to lead the way through the next commute from our weekday home in period and ensure our ratepayers get value for Melbourne to work with our small herd of An- money. I believe I have all those attributes. My gus cattle. Professionally, I'm the Chief Tech- contact details are 0416 250 203 and nology Officer for a Melbourne software com- Ian.McKaskill@gmail.com pany, having worked with the same Australian business since 2000. In that software engineering role I've developed a wealth of expertise leading several teams of programming, quality assurance and support personnel. I bring significant experience in asset planning, procurement and asset life-cycle management, along with strategy formulation and development of ■ Firstly, I wish to welcome into the Central efficient practices. My first ambition for Red Ward, those people within Wandong, Heathcote Gate is to provide electors a choice and an op- Junction and Wallan East, who were previously portunity to engage with the electoral process. in the South Ward. Kilmore East has been my If elected, I'll bring passion, pragmatism, and home for nearly 10 years and is where I own moderation to council. I'll give representation to and manage a large cattle and horse property. I families and youth, work with other Councillors have been a registered nurse for many years, to appoint a Shire CEO to lead a post-COVID specializing in palliative and aged care. Also as recovery, and help to develop a credible path a business woman, I have owned a couple of forward for Murrindindi. successful businesses in hospitality and tourism, in Gippsland. For the past four years, I have been a committed Central Ward Councillor, and during that time, I have vigorously advocated ■ Opportunities abound for the new Murrindindi not only for Central Ward, but also for large Council. The early departure of the last CEO is projects throughout the Shire and especially in an opportunity to reset. The most important job the South where growth of the population refor the new councilors is to select a dynamic, quires massive expenditure for much needed new CEO, capable of securing our full share of infrastructure. During my term, I have been both State and Federal Covid funding and forge part- pleased and proud to see positive visible changes nerships so the shire can power through and within the Shire and also a much improved Budbeyond the current restrictions. Murrindindi is a get. If re-elected I will continue to stand for onsmall shire, rich in human and natural resources, going improved financial management with caucapable of much better things. I've lived here tious, calculated spending, and an emphasis on for 21 years and intend to hit the ground run- upgraded services and infrastructure. I will adning. I've worked on our farm, in our small busi- vocate for ongoing improvement of public transness and been secretary of the Alexandra Race port throughout the Shire, better roads and footClub for 20 years so I know a lot about local paths, the delivery of the diamond interchange agriculture, event planning and marketing. My in Wallan, the Watson Street upgrade and the local knowledge and lived experience has railway overpass in Wallan East. Most imporequipped me for the role of councilor. I will lis- tantly, I will lobby for the construction of the ten and advocate for you, seek out the best ad- Wallan/Kilmore bypass as a State Government vice and communicate promptly. This shire must priority. Council's free access to our outdoor pools aim higher with a Council Plan that maps the is an initiative that is dear to me and I wish for way. Look at the big picture. There is a great this to continue. I would like to be your ongoing need for more social housing in each of the larger voice in Council. I am committed to the bettertowns. This will be good for our people and will ment of the Shire, and am honest, approachable create more local jobs. Climate change is real and trustworthy. 0409442222

Murrindindi Shire Red Gate Ward

Damien Gallagher

Mitchell Shire Central Ward

Annie Goble

Robyn Walsh

Bob Humm

■ As a former mayor and councillor I have the experience in governance and leadership to represent the central ward as well as other parts of our shire through continued development. Having lived in the shire for over 40 years and built 3 homes are aware of the effort required to build our future family connections. Schools, employment, recreation opportunities and health support in aging care are high on my list to encourage our area and the shire. I intend to continually require integrity developments whilst our shire expands its future residential home sites.

Louise Bannister

■ I grew up in the country in a small town near Seymour. I value the unique lifestyle that comes with living in a rural council, and I believe in preserving this lifestyle while still enabling growth in the local economy and advancing our health and education services. I have lived in Kilmore for almost seven years with my partner Patrick and our new baby, Hamish. I have a background in research, advocacy, communications and community engagement and have experience working with strategic planning and policy documents, enabling me to make informed decisions. My vision is for a Shire that people want to live in because of the care and support provided by their Council. My goal is to foster a Council in which all community members can turn to for support and advice, receiving clear communication, ease of access, genuine understanding and a quick response. In addition, my goal as Councillor would be to address the main concerns of the community, such as finding a better balance between rates and the infrastructure and services needed. For example, expanding our waste collection services, improving roads and footpath connections and preserving open spaces. I aim to be straightforward in my approach, working with community from all life stages, drawing on the wealth of knowledge that only locals can provide. Together, let's make Mitchell Shire the most desirable place to live in Victoria. louisebannisterforcouncillor.wordpress.com

Jasdeep Kochar

■ I am running for Central Ward as our community deserves a strong leader who fights for all residents and works hard to build a more liveable city. I want to build a better community for us. We need more local services, more local jobs, and at the end of the day, this should be an enjoyable place to live. Council needs to work in our best interest and I will work hard every day so that we can make sure this place has all of the opportunity and safety our families deserve. We need to build new TAFEs and support small businesses to create local jobs. We need a health strategy that invests in new outdoor fitness equipment stations, creates more off-leash dog parks and builds a comprehensive sports complex. We should also service our rapidly growing population by advocating for more money for local schools. But we also need to get the very basics right, the things we rely on council to have sorted: street lights, signage, waste collection and potholes. I rose from my struggles and learnt how to build from scratch and get things done. Starting as a cleaner, I have worked my way up to become a finance professional. I'll apply my financial know-how to make sure council is making sensible decisions with your rate money. I know how hard we have to work to earn that, and I will show my respect for all community members by making sure you have a voice in how your money is spent. I'm not afraid of new challenges and I always work hard to get things done. I am lucky to be a father to a beautiful daughter and son, but I want them to grow up in a community that is dynamic and full of opportunities.

Nathan Clark

■ This is one of the best places to live in Victoria, but there's work to do; it's time for council to restore a back-to-basics focus. I'm asking for your vote so that I can fix the problems that frustrate us both. Let's restore the pride of Kilmore by making the most of our historic shopping strip so important for supporting existing

small businesses and encouraging the return of traders to vacant premises. We can grow jobs and business by lobbying for the inclusion of Kilmore East in Zone 2 Metropolitan fares, and lobbying governments to get overdue projects moving. I will be on the doorstep of every state and federal politician, pushing them to work with council to deliver for our area. Residents of Wandong and Heathcote Junction deserve to enjoy their quiet hamlets. I will make sure that dirt bike riders stick to where they're welcome.

I have a track record of serving the community and a vote from you will mean we can work together to build a great place to live. Hopefully, you will recognise me from the Kilmore Scout markets or from our Christmas tree fundraiser I'm proud to volunteer as a Cub Scout Leader at 1st Kilmore Scout Group. I have also spent time, along with my wife Leigha and daughters Ella and Cinnamon, providing respite for families with children with disability. My care for the community is backed up by real world experience. I'm a farmer and a senior telecommunications engineer responsible for building and maintaining our nation's emergency infrastructure, including Emergency 000 services and the Emergency Alert early warning system that helps protect Australians from natural disasters.

I can be trusted to get things done right. Thank you for reading. I hope that I can count on your vote.

Mitchell Shire North Ward

Rhonda Sanderson ■ I was born and raised in Seymour. My husband and I chose to raise our family in the fantastic rural lifestyle of northern Mitchell Shire.

Community service is important to me, in my employment and as a volunteer. I have 30 years management and administrative experience, gained largely in law enforcement and adult education, including positions requiring high levels of integrity and the use of legislation and policy. I'm an A.I.C.D. Company Directors' Course graduate. Over the past 25 years, I have actively volunteered in a range of local community groups, including The Seymour We Want community development group and Seymour Business and Tourism. I'm currently a member of the Tallarook Cemetery Trust. A passion for Mitchell Shire's future motivated me to run for Council in 2012. Issues I will pursue include: economic development and job creation; effective land use planning and development; township, riverfront and creek beautification; promotion of iconic sites such as the Vietnam Veterans' Commemorative Walk; more youth activities; safe footpaths, bikepaths, trails and roads; upgrading of community infrastructure, parks and pools; Councillors working cooperatively and productively together; improved accountability and transparency; good governance; financial sustainability; cost savings through energy efficiency; environmental works. Specific projects include: Seymour and Broadford Structure Plans, Seymour Revitalisation and Community Hub, Tallarook Mechanics Institute works, new Seymour Resource Recovery Centre, and Pyalong, Tooborac and Reedy Creek Community Plan implementation. We're in the midst of a pandemic and recession. This Council term will be a very challenging time for us all. My experience as a Councillor, Mayor (2 years) and Deputy Mayor (1 year) will be valuable as Council works hard to support our community through this period and the recovery phase. Vote 1 - Rhonda Sanderson: a positive voice and hardworking approach. Phone: 0492201286. Facebook: Rhonda Sanderson Candidate for North Ward. Email: rhondasanderson1@gmail.com

Bill Chisholm ■ I have been privileged to serve eight years on council and as a committed councilor I have a passion for achieving positive results. I have been party to drawing the shire from a dire financial position to a far stronger one today. Along the way, many lessons have been learnt. If again, given the honour and privilege of representing the people of North Ward, I intend to ● Continued On Next Page

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● From Previous Page give additional focus to supporting businesses and the community out of the COVID 19 Pandemic. This means encouraging employment, reducing costs and cutting red tape where possible. As a past small business owner and operator, I am aware of many of the harsh decisions confronting people because of the pandemic. We must all acknowledge, that we are in a new economic environment and must look at new, innovative and improved ways of operating. We will all need to adapt. I will endeavour to push for a back to basics approach from council, such as, advocating for simplified planning requirements, sound financial management, supporting advocacy efforts, such as relocating Puckapunyal Tank Museum and other projects.

Since joining council, my method of operation has remained consistent, consulting with residents, actually listening to their concerns and when possible addressing them. I particularly enjoy working with local community groups. I have a number of major areas of focus, Enhance priority to Roads, maintenance and renewal, Emergency Management, especially the mitigation of potential fire risks facing the shire.

Achieving the maximum benefits from the current upgrading of the rail network throughout the shire, particularly the north east line upgrade and the inland rail project. In the coming tough economic times, it is crucial to have a cohesive and balanced council which accurately represents the communities views. If these issues resonate with you, please vote for me.

Fiona Stevens ■ As a local I have first-hand knowledge of Mitchell Shire. I was raised and educated in Broadford and my parents Joan and Keith Ezard remained long time Broadford residents. In 1981 I moved back to Seymour with my husband Peter. Our two daughters Jacinta and Catrina were raised and educated here. I served locally with Victoria Police before retiring after 36 years service. I have a long record of interest in Council, community, and volunteering. Some community positions I've held are: President and Secretary of Victoria Street Kinder, President and Secretary of Seymour Guides, inaugural member of Seymour's Life Education program, elected community representative on the Mitchell Shire Olympic Torch Relay Committee and Past President of Seymour Rotary. In 2003 I was awarded the Jack Brockhoff Churchill Fellowship to study in the UK investigating child abuse, sexual assault and family violence to improve our state responses. I wanted to contribute to the community at another level and in 2016 I was elected to Council. Mitchell Shire has made many great improvements, but there is still much to do. I have had significant feedback from community members on many issues including: 1. roads, footpaths and bike lanes; 2. trees- beautification and shade; 3. water security and the environment; 4. current future planning for Broadford; 5. ensuring planning documents protect road widths, amenity, density and our rural lifestyle; 6. swimming pools; 7. Delatite Road crossing of Whiteheads Creek; 8. riverfront trail extensions and restoring Old Goulburn River Bridge; 9. investment for jobs and tourism; 10. representation for our smaller communities. I have advocated strongly for all these community concerns. My priority is local concerns are addressed and if re-elected I will continue to ensure North Ward residents are heard. It would be my pleasure to represent you again.

Carol Tullett ■ I have been a Seymour resident for 19 years.

For the last 10 years I've been the Treasurer/ volunteer of the Non For Profit Seymour Youth & Fitness Club alongside my husband Sergio Prado. During this time we have built the gyms' $100,000 extension filling it with equipment providing an affordable fitness venue for the Mitchell Shire Community. We also completed the Street Art Superhero Mural on our extension wall. I have been fortunate to be a member of the Lions Club of Seymour Goulburn for just over 3 years and am currently its President. I volunteered at our sons school, initially the old Green School then Pucka Primary, as a teacher helper having other roles such as the Seymours

Primary School Committee Treasurer and Puckapunyal School Committee Chairperson. I have worked as a Midwife/Nurse Manager and particularly enjoyed my work in Neonatal LIII Intensive Care. Apart from various Nursing Degrees/qualification I've completed a degree in Business Management specialising in Human Resource and Financial Management. I currently work on a P/T basis for the Dept. of Defence at Puckapunyal. Some of the issues I'll focus on include the management of roadside fire fuel buildup, the condition of rural roads, providing Chittick park with toilets and family friendly facilities, ensuring reasonable sized new housing lots with decent street access and the required infrastructure, construction of a two lane bridge over Whiteheads Creek on Delatite Road, supporting the growth of tourism, promoting and facilitating new businesses to our region and supporting existing businesses and constituents during this covid crisis. I am looking forward to working on North Ward behalf, which now includes Broadford and Reedy Creek, ensuring that your voice is heard, listened too and acted upon. I will work apolitically, transparently and without bias for the benefit of all constituents.

Mitchell Shire South Ward

Bikram Singh

■ I migrated to Australia in 1998 and lived in north part of Melbourne. I have a young family my wife and my 4 year old son who attends Wallan local kinder. I did my Apprenticeship as a Pastry cook and worked in lots of various retail sectors .I have been living in Wallan for last 3 years and am well aware of concerns and issues currently our local community is facing in South Ward. Since living in Wallan we have a fantastic splash park for the children but we desperately need a indoor swimming pool for Wallan. I will push for equity in the spending across the shire for playground equipment in parks including toilets ,drink fountains and rubbish bins. I will work towards achieving for better roads and maintenance, Footpaths and sporting facility for all ages .I know there will be challenges but I think if there is problem there is solution and if I get elected my preference always will be to be a community voice in council office. I will make sure that council is aware of all the issues community is going through and I will make sure that they will be taken care of. I will work hard and together with all communities to help and lead us to a more affordable ,peaceful and prosperous place . South Ward Vote 1 Bikram Singh.

Bob Cornish

■ Pauline and I have lived in Wallan in excess of 40 years and our children have grown up in what was a small town, friendly and connected as a community. Approximately 31 years ago my interest in Local Government was due to the fact that the Shire of the day-Kilmore Shire put forward a proposal to develop open space being what is now known as the Wallan Community Park into a residential development.

Residents wishes were heard and it remained as parkland. Working with the Community as a concerned resident, volunteer or Councillor I helped to establish the Wallan Secondary College and the Wallan Multi-Purpose Community Centre. I assisted as a volunteer with both the black Saturday and Mickleham -Kilmore bushfire recovery efforts. Today most of Wallan and Beveridge are within the Urban Growth Zone lacking in appropriate infrastructure. The health and wellbeing of these communities will be dependent upon prompt delivery of Social and Associated Sporting infrastructure to cater for the current and future population that is set to increase dramatically. We are still waiting for the ever elusive Aquatic Centre in the South Ward with Wallan being the largest town in Mitchell Shire. With the ever increasing diversity that comes with rapid growth the Shire will need to up the spending of establishing other sporting venues such as soccer, rugby and the like. Existing facilities will need to be duplicated on the land purchased on the Northern Highway. I seek your support for re-election to tackle the on going problems that we have with our roads and footpaths and to address the mat-

and keep the country feel and lifestyle we all enjoy. That is the reason I chose to move here.

Protecting and adding to our parkland and open space as the towns grow is important for keeping a country feel. If council keep pocketing levies from developers as compensation for not providing open space and facilities, these towns are going to end up as nothing but row-upon-row ■ In the last four years I have served the Shire of endless houses - we'll end up crammed in as the Deputy Mayor for two and the Mayor for just like the cars at the Wallan Shops. I want to sure that Wallan and Beveridge are deone year. My background was in multinational make veloped in a way that benefits the community industry and commerce and I am dedicated to and enhances our way of life by keeping allotbringing the highest standards of professional- ment sizes varied. towns have so much ism to my public roles. I am committed to serv- promise and peopleThese have waited so long for faing the South Ward and have been a strong ad- cilities like an aquatics centre in the south, sportvocate for the roads and the sporting and social ing grounds and walking tracks. I'm tired of seefacilities we require. We have now completed ing mums pushing their prams on the road - we some of the groundwork for these facilities (e.g. need footpaths. I want to see green waste bins we have been allocated the Federal Funds for before 2025. We can't do all of this without completion of the Wallan diamond interchange) money, however we shouldn't just rely on rates. but there is more to do. Now we need to deliver We must focus on bringing more opportunities those we have secured and fight for those we for industry - bringing jobs and investment. This still need. This is the time to ensure we make election is important for the future direction of them happen. My commitment is to work tire- our towns, so I'm asking you to vote 1 Christine lessly for you and the Shire. Much has been Banks for South Ward. achieved in the last four years, but much still needs to be done. We must ensure a fairer distribution of rates expenditure to ensure we have the infrastructure to meet the needs of our rap- ■ Candidate statement Neal Langborne Raised idly growing communities. We must have land in Reservoir I was provided with a catholic eduon which to build the necessary facilities. Advo- cation St Stephens primary school in Reservoir cating with both State and Federal Governments and Parade College Bundoora. I was fortunate for the investments in the South is paramount. to have access to many sports and a pool around We need to ensure that the people living in the the corner from where I lived. In 1980 I joined South of the Shire receive fair value for their my uncle john at the Wallanfc where I began rates contributions. Mitchell has the fastest grow- my love for the area. In 1986 My wife Kay and ing population in the State. Most of that is in the I moved into Wallan where we have raised 4 Wallan and Beveridge areas. We need the roads, beautiful girls. In 1989 I Became a member of playing fields, schools and health services now. the board of the Greenhill social club taking on We need a swimming pool now. We need the the job of president in 2010 and still hold that Council offices moved to the South. We pay the position today. In 1991 I established an Electrirates we need the focus. Now is the time for cal business N&K Electrical Contractors where delivery. Vote for me to ensure that delivery. over the years we have helped over 15 young men get there start in the industry. I have David Lowe. watched our town grow from a small village to a thriving community of nearly 15000 .I have been concerned that the rate of infrastructure growth not kept up.In my position as President of ■ I am a working mother of three and a long- has both the Wallan F.N.C and the Greenhill Comterm Mitchell Shire local. Growing up in apart- mittee of management i fought hard to obtain heid-era South Africa, I learnt quickly to stand much needed facilities and if elected to repreup for whats right. I have spent the last two de- sent the South Ward of the Mitchell shire i will cades as a frontline worker, caring for those fight hard to obtain a more equitable share of living with disabilities in our community. I am funding for infrastructure and amenities for all. running for Council because our community Your concerns will be my concerns. needs better representation. Local governments should look like the communities they represent. We need parents making decisions about programs affecting families, and women advo- ■ I live in Wallan, as do my 3 children and their cating for the services we access every day. We families. My 13 years involvement with local deserve a local government which puts residents community groups has given me a deep underfirst. I will oppose any cuts or plans to sell off standing of local needs. I have over 30 years in the services which support our most vulnerable Strategic Planning, Business Consultancy and residents. Through my work with Mitchell Shire Project Management for large Australian comSuicide Prevention Network, I know that ac- panies and government departments. This has cess to mental health services has never been provided me with strong finance experience more important. I will fight for the programs our managing large budgets and the knowledge of young people need, and the services our what it takes to deliver new initiatives. South multicultural and LGBTQIA+ members rely on. Mitchell has a great environment and landscape I want local childcare initiatives that help par- with many attractions to preserve and enhance, ents get back to work, and investment in local creating a unique "country feel" within one hour organisations which support our arts and sports of the City and 35 minutes from airport. With communities. The pandemic has meant that the South Ward now in the Urban Growth Boundmany ratepayers have lost their jobs and require ary and expecting large growth, I can provide concessions to put food on the table. Council the level of vision and strategic planning skills needs to stop demanding rate increases and in- that are imperative to ensure we have the facilistead listen to the families who are struggling to ties for livable, family friendly lifestyles. As a make ends meet. This has been a tough year for Councillor my focus is on strategic projects that us all, but I know we can bounce back stronger improve lifestyle for all the community. Many than before. Voting for better representation is of these projects are still in progress and with the first step in that direction. Vote 1 for me is a your support we can ensure they are completed vote to ensure all voices are heard in the deci- to the greatest benefit to the whole community, sion-making room. We need to elect honest, while providing strong, accountable leadership everyday people who are prepared to listen and for South Ward and the Mitchell Shire. My fowork hard. This is how we make sure Mitchell cus will be on - infrastructure, community services, recreation facilities, pedestrian and riding Shire remains a great place to live. routes, protection and enhancement of environmental values. For 10 years I have campaigned for a large Regional Park in Wallan to cater for all ages, including - large expanses of environ■ Wallan and Beveridge are great places to mental and recreational open space - with trails live and raise a family - and we want to keep it connecting our creeks, the City and Bendigo that way. I've lived here for the past 38 years trails, Wallan Wallan wetlands, - Walnaring and seen it change and grow. There is no doubt Homestead, - Quins Cottage, - outdoor cafes, these areas will continue to expand... however BBQs. With our location, and friendly locals, do we want to become just another suburb with South Mitchell is a great place to live and I want a sea of houses on small blocks? I am running to keep it that way. Website Information; for council to try and protect Wallan and Eldridge1.com and register for a Zoom meetBeveridge from inappropriate overdevelopment ing; Vote 1 Rob Eldridge.

ters mentioned above. The liveability of our Community will depend on Strategic Planning and delivery of jobs and investment for the future.

Supporting residents post the pandemic will be crucial Vote 1 Bob Cornish

David Lowe

Neal Langborne

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Rob Eldridge

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Meet The Candidates Yarra Ranges Shire Billanook Ward

Lisa Di Battista ■ My name is Lisa and I have lived over the past 20 years in Billanook ward. As an independent candidate, my vision for the Yarra Ranges Shire is to have; safer and secure neighbourhoods; a strong and sustainable economic environment; quality and affordable public services/housing for everyone; a healthy environment for future generations by encouraging environmentally friendly practices. With a Master of Criminology, I can offer to improve community safety. I have current knowledge concerning drugs, community violence, how the design of public spaces can discourage crime.

Our shire, as you may know, has had an increase over the last several years in criminal incidences. We can make a difference at the local level. Benefits: it can improve quality of life, build community pride. Experience in community groups - I have served on a school council for several years, recently as VP. I understand how important it is to create successful budgets, have a future strategic plan to promote the spirit and well-being of children/families, the community. That to remain a strong community, collaboration/community partnerships are needed. The pandemic situation has been tough on local businesses. We need to have an action plan to keep them operating. I will make it a priority. Yarra Ranges has an amazing natural landscape. I love hiking in the area, but for all of us to be able to enjoy our beautiful green spaces, walking trails/footpaths/roads can be improved. There is still rubbish dumping on land/ in waterways, and I would like to have high tip costs reviewed as a result. Elected as councillor, I will achieve the best possible outcomes for our community. If you have any questions on what matters most to you, please do not hesitate to contact me on facebook.com/ LisaDiBattistaBillanook or lisadib.mcrim@gmail.com. I look forward to representing you.

Liz Maranik ■ My passion is helping people. This is so critical at this COVID time with many people unable to keep their jobs and pay their bills. I want to work with the Council to establish more affordable housing options - an issue close to my heart. While I don't necessarily always post about it on Facebook, I volunteer with local organisations including Discovery Community Care and Stable One. These organisations are so effective because they genuinely help people by feeding those on the street and housing the homeless. I also support those with mental health issues and I run self-help groups. From this experience, I am aware of the issues people face are multifaceted and complex. I have a keen desire to consult and work with people who are marginalised to bring about practical workable solutions and I want to be their advocate in Council. In addition to such important issues, I love my area, having lived in Mt Evelyn for 17 years.

The beauty of this landscape here definitely needs to be preserved and protected. I love having the space to go green with veggie patches, composts and worm farms. We need a Council that understands and values these things and promotes environmental projects which will constantly improve our beautiful area. As a teacher in special schools and local training authorities, I have developed good listening, and advocacy skills and have the ability to connect with people. If elected I would continue to hear people and work towards addressing the expressed needs of the community. Vote 1 for Liz Maranik, Vote 2 for Peter Killin and Vote 3 Tim Janczuk and number all other candidates in the order of your choice.

Tim Heenan ■ I'm Tim Heenan, your current Councillor with a proven track record of completing my promises. Together we have accomplished many positive outcomes. I have achieved fabulous improvements for Yarra Ranges Athletics and commitments for Mount Evelyn Football Netball Club facilities. We have upgraded and

built well utilised Skate Parks and BMX tracks in both Lilydale and Mount Evelyn, installed security lighting and hydration stations at Lillydale Lake, as well as new public toilets in Melba Park. Community has spoken and so we have upgraded footpaths with more planned as well as sealing unmade roads. Drainage issues plus other infrastructure projects need prioritising, and I will be a champion for community interests around the Lilydale Level Crossing upgrade.

As a long-term Mount Evelyn resident I have been involved in many community groups including MEEPPA, METIC and Aqueduct Friends, and activities such as the Mount Evelyn Street Party. I am passionate about making sure Lilydale has a strong voice and am honoured to have started the Lilydale Township Action Group. I am most supportive of the Lilydale Historical Society, Rotary Market and Lilydale Show Society. I will continue my protection of Billanook's strong environmental values and continue to advocate for essential community services. Understanding the current challenges faced, it is imperative that we have an effective Covid-19 recovery plan for our community and local businesses. I am determined to make sure our Council is focused on supporting you and your family, to invest in projects and services that benefit you. Much more to be done, which requires an experienced Councillor who can cut through the red tape, who values your rate dollar, who is accountable to you. Please contact me on 0459470890 to discuss any issues. Vote 1 Tim Heenan, the community man. Always for the community. Your Council voice.

Tim Janczuk

■ What's the point of the local council? Why does it cost so much and what difference does it make? It's hard to ignore the councils regular rate hikes, huge delays in building approvals, and blocked permits for no good reason. I'm running for council to keep things simple. Locals have been hit hard by lockdowns, and the council needs to give something back. I'll fight to cut rates by 10% over the next term, make the approvals process more efficient, and support our local sport and recreation. We want a council to support the good things in life good health, a good home, and a good community to have a good balance between work, rest, and play. For good health, we need a council to provide good facilities for sport and recreation a place to kick a footy, ride a bike, or a quiet place for a walk.

For a good home, we need a council that helps people get things done. For a good community, we need a council that helps businesses invest and create local jobs we need them now more than ever. I'm glad to call the Yarra Ranges home, but we can make it even better. Let's stop wasting time, cut the fat, and put your hard earned money back in your pocket. Vote 1 for Tim Janczuk, Vote 2 for Peter Killin, Vote 3 for Liz Maranik and number all other candidates in the order of your choice.

Jason Callanan ■ As a Paramedic of 25 years, I understand and commit to the values of trust, honesty and compassion in our community representatives.

Equally important is being independent of any ideological baggage, as I am. This means I am not tied to representing 1 set of values but I can equally represent all segments of our diverse community.I want my family to live and enjoy an environment that is safe and have easy access to the things they need. I am chairman of a not-for profit organisation that promotes driver safety and education. During the 2012/16 term, I served as a Councillor, Deputy Mayor for 2 years and Mayor. Experience matters and will this enable me to provide you with effectiverepresentation from day 1. I understand council and how to get things done in partnership with the community. I am pragmatic, passionate, determined, and ready to serve the communities, businesses and industries of Wandin north, Mt Evelyn and Lilydale. My priorities are to form relationships with the community, their clubs, and volunteer organisations as well as working side by side with business owners to provide real assistance during this time. I bring a new focus, a new energy and I am determined to give my community a Councillor who is readily available to meet with them, not be aligned to any political party and advocate for all mem-

bers of our community. Council requires strong, experienced leaders knowledgeable in crisis management, community engagement and strategic thinking and given the current climate, a background in health is a great advantage as well.I have all of these and thats why I am asking for your vote this October. Vote 1 Jason Callanan - Billanook. Change is required!

Matthew Musilli

■ As a lifelong Lilydale local, I'm passionate about making our Council more responsive to the needs of our community. If elected, I will be dedicated to constantly improving our area to make it an even better place to live. My top priorities include new footpaths across the ward, having more SunSmart and safe playgrounds, campaigning for York Rd to be duplicated, upgrades for Mt Evelyn Football & Netball Club, protecting our unique local environment and coordinating with business for a COVID recovery plan. Now more than ever, it is vital we have a transparent council. I will always be available and answerable to you and will fight for measures such as continuing to record Council meetings even after the pandemic ends. I will always fight for fair rates, particularly during these difficult times.You can read more about me on my Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ mattforbillanook/) or reach out to me to find out more on 0433 827 907. If you vote for me, you can do so with the confidence that you will have a strong young voice on Council who will always listen to you, fight for you and deliver for you.

Peter Killin

■ We must cut rates! Rates are expected to jump by 4% next financial year, but I am running because they should be cut by 10% over this Council term. Rates must be cut, because we all know how tough this period of Coronavirus has been and will continue to be on us all - our families, our businesses and our community. The best way to support families and ratepayers in the recovery is to ensure that Council is looking out for our community. This requires reducing the costs of living! Costs can be reduced by ensuring we improve processes in Council. Let's stop the excessive delays and expensive drawn out processes. I pledge: To Fight for planning application waiting times to be reduced to 60 days from the current 109 days wait time. To Strive to improve native vegetation regulations, making sure we support good environmental outcomes, while not allowing trees to inhibit good projects for the community. To Support small businesses in every possible way to help in the recovery. I have lived in the Yarra Ranges for 30 years. I am a family man, have an MBA and have worked for many years as a small business owner - as an auto mechanical engineer and automotive industry trainer. I have real life experience and a practical hands-on approach.

We all want to see better environmental outcomes, housing, care for the elderly, community programs, small business support and community engagement. I will fight every day to ensure that you; the ratepayer, will get the best value and the best outcomes. When Council is functioning efficiently, we can deliver better outcomes for all! Please contact me on 0430290769 to discuss how I can better represent you. Please Vote 1 for Peter Killin. Thank you.

Yarra Ranges Shire Chandler Ward

David Eastham ■ As a true local - born, raised, and still living in Chandler Ward, it would be an honour to represent you. As a candidate, there are several issues the local community have raised with me so far, the most common being unsealed roads, protecting the environment, supporting small business, planning issues, safety, wasting of ratepayer dollars, and keeping rates down.

As a skilled professional, I have the experience, and energy to respond to your concerns, to ensure robust community consultation, and to keep our council accountable. My career has covered four main areas: agriculture. relief and re-

ness improvement and community engagement This background ensures I will deliver real outcomes for our community over the next four years and beyond. I am in a fortunate position where I can dedicate the time required of a Councillor. Let me work for you, to make sure future generations have a place that they can love as much as we do. If elected I will work hard to support our community recovery from Covid-19 and any future community disasters. I will keep downward pressure on our rates and keep council accountable for how ratepayer dollars are spent. I will ensure Chandler Ward gets more footpaths and trails where they are needed most I will see that council seal more dirt roads, address community safety concerns, and ensure our local area gets a fair go. I am approachable responsive, and accountable to you. I ask for your support to enable me to represent you on council. For further information please call me on 0457 947 223 or head across to my website a www.davideastham.com.au

Damian Arthur

■ Running for Council was the last thing on my mind 12 months ago. However, obvious unfortunate events since has seen the lives of many people and families in our community turned upside down; a contributing factor being the devastating effects on local businesses. Some effects known and many effects yet to manifes themselves, I am sure. Therefore, I am compelled, out of a sense of duty to our community to run for Council in order to provide grass roots representation, the type of representation which I believe is necessary at this time. I strongly believe that our Council must respond to the devastation in employing a community recovery strategy which is meaningful, decisive, equitable transparent and with minimal red tape; this is my primary focus. Our community strength is realised in our collective appreciation for living in the beautiful Yarra Ranges; it is in our healthy and balanced respect for the environment and our desire to maintain peaceful lives, unhindered by overreaching governance. Maintaining community strength and spirit in partnership with the Yarra Ranges Council, is also a focus. A former Army Officer having held senior executive positions in businesses, I have detailed training and experience in teamwork, leadership, business management and corporate governance. Bu such competencies amount to nothing if one does not truly value the essence of community, tha is, its people. My wife and I are local business owners and have raised our family here in the Yarra Ranges for the past 17 years. If your preference is to be represented by an aspiring politician, ex bureaucrat or a seasoned Councillor then it is best that you do not vote for me. Regardless of the outcome of this election, I wish you well and trust that your best interests will be the priority of your chosen Councillor.

Laetitia Jones

■ This 2020 Council Election is certainly one of a kind. Living most of this year with Covid dominating the political, economic and socia scenes day in and day out and managing it into the future means local Government needs a candidate that has a different outlook to the curren political narrative. This is where I come in. A Kalorama local for many years, I have sadly seen the devastation that Covid 19 has had on the Yarra Ranges Shire. Yarra Ranges businesses have suffered immeasurable damage by lock downs and restricted trading. People are rightly concerned about the future and their financial security. I know I am, because my husband and I have a building business in the shire that has been dramatically impacted. Future council actions must reflect a Libertarian approach to assist recovery of the Shire. As a candidate proudly endorsed by the Liberal Democrats, its my belief that by creating an environment of limited but effective Government, reduced spending, reduction of bureaucracy and red tape, our beautiful Yarra Ranges can return to its former glory and more. Recovery starts now. Small business is the lifeline of our communities, employer of our young, social poin for community interaction, donors to local sporting clubs, draw cards for the tourists and much much more. It is my intention, to ensure tha every dollar that is spent, is spent wisely and ● Continued On Next Page

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● From Previous Page with full transparency. I promise to never support rate increases and would welcome a freeze or rate reduction. I will support programs that encourage new business, expansion or Covid recovery initiatives without delays in applications and costly permits. I will also actively promote proposals that assist business to forge forward after a devastating 2020. Thank you for considering me to represent you. Yours in freedom and hope, Laetitia.

Roxanne Horn

■ As a mum, proud volunteer, small business owner and Chandler Ward local, I am excited by the opportunity to represent our whole community. I have the skills, experience and passion to be a strong voice for Chandler Ward. An advocate for all things local, including agriculture, business, arts and culture, I will be supporting our community to make the changes we need to thrive, not just survive. I will bring a balanced, forward-thinking approach to Council. I will encourage better communication between Council and our community. I will fight for more mental health resources, safe and accessible community spaces for all residents and post-COVID support for individuals and businesses. As a mum and regular user of council services, I understand what it is like raising a family in the Yarra Ranges and the struggles families face. Maternal and Child Health Nurse appointments, mothers group, libraries, parks and playgrounds; I have experienced it all. It is this experience and perspective that will prove invaluable when it comes to advocating for families. Running a business requires strong organisation and time management skills. I can bring my experience as a small business owner to Council to make sure the right supports are in place to help businesses thrive. With qualifications in criminal justice and criminology, I bring with me a profound understanding of what we can do as a community to help reduce crime in our area. We all deserve to feel safe within our homes and out in our community. I will serve you - your needs, your aspirations and your concerns in this changing challenging world. Let me fight for you. Vote 1 Roxanne Horn for a safer, inclusive, thriving, community-focused Chandler Ward. www.facebook.com/ roxanne4chandlerward www.roxannehorn.com

Yarra Ranges Shire Chirnside Ward

Richard Higgins ■ Hi, I am Richard Higgins, your current Councillor and Mayor of Yarra Ranges. Together with my wife and family our home has been in Chirnside Ward for 31yrs. Four years ago, I asked for your vote by offering my commitment, integrity and strong representation for you.

You let me know that you wanted safer roads/ intersections, accessible footpaths, upgraded local playgrounds and Kimberley Reserve improvements. Many of these are now completed or about to begin. Through strong advocacy, Council has received $millions for projects across Chirnside Ward and the entire Shire. My ability to argue for projects within Chirnside Ward has resulted in the biggest slice of the pie ever seen in our area. With community support, I have argued against inappropriate and unwanted developments, listened to and represented community for better designed rail crossings, and am still advocating for the duplication of the Lilydale railway lines and a station for Kinley Estate. Whats next? Continuing to improve roads and facilities and you have told me that you would like local library facilities, aquatics, and a well-constructed regional park. As a local Police officer, long-term resident, and Mayor, I understand the issues our community and businesses are facing with Covid and am focused on you receiving the support needed through Councils recovery plan. Due to carefully considered Council decisions we are in a strong financial position to provide the necessary capital works and services needed to strengthen our community and businesses while keeping rate contributions low. I have the experience and proven track record to continue to represent you in this important role and ensure these plans are carried out fairly and effect-

ively. I will continue to listen to you and represent your voice at Council. For a proven, fair, hard-working and independent Councillor, Vote 1 Richard Higgins Facebook: @richardhiggins4chirnsideward. (m)0468206306

Vanessa Cumming ■ My family has a history in politics where my father and uncle were councilors of Maribyrnong Council and my aunty is currently an independent member of the Legislative Council representing the Western Metropolitan area. I am in my final year studying the Bachelor of Biomedical Science at La Trobe University. The importance of sustaining the environment has always been my passion. Throughout my degree, I have learnt that there are simple measures that would be a massive step in the right direction in the fight against global warming. My aspiration is to increase the bee population, to plant more flowering trees and create more community gardens to ensure we have a more stable and healthy future. I have also learnt that communities flourish when individuals have access to the same opportunities. By providing the resources and support people need, I strive to reduce the rate of homelessness and drug/alcohol addiction in our community. I have lived in the Yarra Ranges Shire for 20 years and as a local member, this opportunity will provide me with the tools to be your voice and make much needed changes in our community.

David Scanlon ■ It is time for a new voice, it is time for your voice. It is our rates, our lifestyle, and our community. I am standing for better community engagement and consultation. Your voice is very important and you should be heard on all Council issues. I have advocated for people and social issues on many occasions and I would like to be your voice on your Council. I have lived in the Yarra Ranges for most of my life, have the experience to manage, question, challenge, and be your local representative on the Council. I am committed to achieving justice, fairness, equality and dignity for all. It is time for your voice to be heard, and time for more voices to be heard. Let me be your voice on your Council.

For more information visit www.davidjscanlon.net and on Facebook DavidJScanlon4YarraRangesCouncil. Take care, stay safe, and look out for each other.

Yarra Ranges Shire Lyster Ward

Jeff Krins ■ My name is Jeff Krins and I would like to represent you on Council. I am a Lyster Ward local and passionate about where we live. I bring a wealth of experience as a lawyer, small business owner, and long time community sporting club president. I understand how frustrating dealing with council can be and have the legal and business experience to get you heard. I have come to the Hills like so many of you to be close to nature; to be near my kids in a place that is clean and green; and for our unique inner city culture meets back to nature vibe with festivals, cool music, cafes, craft beer and rainforest. I believe that the Hills show how we can all live in a sustainable way, with a great balance between community, small business and the environment: I want to make sure we don't lose what we have. We are all hurting in these challenging times and I believe council has a critical role to play in supporting us. I will make sure Yarra Ranges Council strengthens support services to those needing a leg up and provides real relief to our struggling residents and small businesses so that we can plan for the future.

My vision is for us being able to live, work and play locally, in a place where we want to be and which has everything we need: the beautiful rainforest, a strong connected community and a vibrant local culture. The Hills community has welcomed me and I want to give something real back by making sure Lyster Ward is not forgotten by Council. Jeff Krins. Putting Lyster 1st: Rainforest, Community and Culture jeffkrins4lyster@gmail.com Facebook jeffKRINS4Lyster. Make sure you number all

boxes starting with Vote 1 Jeff Krins and Vote 2 Mia McGregor!

Jesse Boer ■ I want to bring common sense back to council. We need fresh ideas and young enthusiasm to move forward at a local level. I'm passionate to fight hard and get better value for rate payers dollars. I will push for rate reductions to help families and businesses get back on their feet.

Fast-tracking recovery from Covid-19 will be one of my priorities. I will push hard to improve the delayed response for planning applications outcomes, which will reduce costs, time and frustration. I will fight for extra support to help businesses and cut the red tape to ensure new jobs are created in the Yarra Ranges. With my background in business I want to see better efficiency in council and fight to stop wasting rate payers hard earned money. Now more than ever we need a council that is supportive as we open up from the devastating lockdowns. I will fight for better services to safely open up our community groups and organisations. I will fight to protect the Yarra Ranges and make sure its a place we are proud to call home. From the beautiful forests to the rolling hills, our environment is to be protected and we want to keep the Yarra Ranges a tranquil place to live. I'm a 30 year old 4th generation businessman in the Yarra Ranges and have lived here all my life. My wife and I live in Monbulk and I would be honoured to be your next local councillor. It's time for change, fresh ideas and young enthusiasm in the Yarra Ranges Council. Please vote 1 Jesse Boer

Samantha Dunn

■ Hi, I'm Samantha Dunn. I love living in the Dandenongs. I've lived here with my family for more than 25 years and know first-hand the issues facing residents on the urban fringe and in rural townships. I volunteer locally, most recently with community radio 3MDR in Upwey and Save the Dandenongs League. In 2005 I was elected as the Lyster Ward Councillor and went on to serve our community for nine years. I currently work in the disability sector supporting participants in therapeutic horticulture and hospitality programs. I have a track record of achieving and delivering for community. I didn't plan on being an elected community representative, my journey to local government and onto state parliament started as part of a community campaign to save Sherbrooke Children's Centre in Upwey. It's not just the big infrastructure projects that matter, but the little things too. I've assisted countless community groups, local businesses, individuals navigating council bureaucracy or planning, vulnerable people and the marginalised. As your Councillor I will be your strong and effective voice on council putting community at the heart of decision making. I will be focussing on guiding a robust COVID-19 recovery plan for our community and local businesses. I will continue to champion appropriate development in the hills, protect and care for the environment, work for greater action on climate change, get the best value for your rate dollar and fight to get the infrastructure we need.

Please contact me to discuss any issue via samantha@samanthadunn.org or 0429 292 904.

To find out more about me go to samanthadunn.org. Being your Councillor is a very important role and I'm an experienced and safe pair of hands for the job. I am a genuinely independent candidate. For hard-working, open and transparent democracy. For community at the centre, Vote 1 Samantha Dunn.

William Wong ■ I will help local community in building better roads, facilitating faster emergency responses, and creating more local jobs!

Johanna Skelton ■ I'm a Belgrave local creating positive change by connecting our community. I know local matters. Socialising with neighbours improves our mental and physical health. Shopping at local businesses keeps jobs and money in the Yarra Ranges economy. Supporting nearby farms to provide jobs, fresh food and seasonal celebrations makes us and our planet healthier.

Producing energy locally on our rooftops and

solar farms will make us more self reliant and reduce our footprint. Using local knowledge about low-impact bushfire prevention could save lives. Protecting our natural environment brings us health, joy and tourism. Your Council can nurture these connections. In Lyster Ward the largest group of residents are, like me, aged 3549. Many of us are parents. We shop at our local businesses, take our kids to the Maternal Health Nurse, pools, libraries, parks and playgrounds, walk our roads and footpaths, and wave to the rubbish trucks. We might commute to work along our roads and rail and we are deeply aware of climate change and the cost of living. I know what it's like to be raising a family in our community at this time, from my own experience and that of the families in the Playgroup I am President of. No matter how you connect to our community, I will listen to you. Together, we will build a creative, inclusive and sustainable Yarra Ranges community. Vote like local matters. Vote 1 Johanna Skelton. Ph. 0435 667 220, www.johannaskelton.com

Bill Brindle

■ G'day there; I'm Bill Brindle and I live in Tecoma. Running a small business for 30 years has taught me three important lessons: Talk straight, say clearly what I intend to do and most importantly, deliver on my promises. I would be lying if I said that, as a Councillor, I had the power to slash rates. In reality I can only advocate on your behalf. I would be lying if I said that I could cut 'fat' from an organisation that has already been slimmed down considerably under the State Government rate cap. Less money just means reduced services. Services which are important to our fellow community members - particularly those families who have growing kids. We are a strong and stable community; a great place to raise kids who'll hopefully grow up being self reliant and capable. Both community support and infrastructure are of fundamental importance to that end. We need some common sense ideas: A serious revamp of our whole planning approval landscape, including it's complex State overlays. A comprehensive review into waste management procedures - It's 2020 and attitudes have changed; we need to be part of that change. Real support for our community groups because they are the backbone of our community and often need help when they are establishing themselves. Upgrading and sealing our network of dirt roads - particularly those used as thoroughfares. I speak endlessly with residents who are sick of the dust and of waiting for grading. Finally, protecting and maintaining the forest environment which we all love.

None of this stuff is impossible to do. Those who know me will vouch that I am a straight talker who will 'go like a dog at a bone' if the cause is good. They also know that I've never been afraid of hard work!

Mia McGregor

■ I am an experienced Councillor (from the inner West) so I know how councils work. I am a newcomer to the Hills having moved to Lyster Ward to bring my kids up close to nature and to be near my family. I am passionate about strengthening the community and how we can support each other and I believe that Council has a critical role to play in making this happen.

As a true independent I will advocate for all segments of our diverse community. Unlike the other candidates, I have both experience as a Councillor plus, as a new Hills resident, I am looking at our challenges with fresh eyes. I know how to take your concerns to Council and get real results. My council, law and management background means that I have the skills and experience to oversee Council getting its core business done and supporting the community.

Beyond this core, my strategic vision for Council is to bring together the townships across the Ranges; invest in building a more cohesive community; support a thriving economy and vibrant culture, and take better care of our environment.

My record shows that I have championed: improvement in services without increasing rates or debt; increased kinder places, recognition of the Climate Emergency; protection of public open spaces; food waste recycling; and increased Council transparency via live streaming of Council meetings. My career in mental ● Continued On Next Page

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Meet The Candidates

● From Previous Page health, and my experience as founder and CEO of the refugee charity West Welcome Wagon, show that I know what Council can do in the difficult times to support people doing it tough. I will be your effective voice on Council: Community, Experience, Environment and Leadership. miamcgregor.com or call 0410093761.

Ensure you number all boxes, starting with Vote 1 Mia McGregor, Vote 2 Jeff Krins.

Yarra Ranges Shire Melba Ward

Martin Dieleman ■ Whilst Government sectors accept pay rises, families and businesses are being destroyed. I will work towards increasing financial and community support for individuals, families and businesses impacted by the Coronavirus. I plan to review all council priorities and major expenses.

I will lobby council to reduce (not defer) 202021rates based on individual, family and business circumstances. I plan to cut red tape and improve efficiencies especially in regard to planning and building approvals, and will aim for a 60 working day or better average turnaround. I will apply common sense, reason and logic to all processes. I have lived in Lilydale (Melba ward) together with my wife Julie for almost 20 years. Previously we had a hobby farm in Chum Creek. We have two adult children, two beautiful granddaughters, a fantastic son-in law and a great dog called Jazzy. Shortly after marrying we started our first business and have been owner operators since that time. I have been fortunate to travel and experience much of the world. Despite amazing landscapes and vibrant cultures Ive always been excited about returning home to the beautiful Yarra Ranges. I love spending time with family and enjoy outdoor activities such as mountain bike riding, and water sports during the warmer months. Im standing for council because I believe family values and freedom need to be better understood and appreciated. 80 million people died in two world wars defending freedoms that today many take for granted. Political correctness and activists are shaping the world that our children and grandchildren will inherent. I believe traditional family values are like the roots of a tree, they provide a necessary invisible support that underpins our freedoms and way of life. I stand for family, freedom and a better future.

Sophie Todorov ■ As an independent candidate who has loved living in the unique Yarra Ranges for over 20 years, I will work hard to achieve a safe and positive future for all by actively representing the people of Mooroolbark and Lilydale. While my two children were growing up, I wanted to contribute to this community so I volunteered as school helper, committee member, mentor, athletics and Aussie Rules junior coach, trainer and Child Safety Officer. I have also had the privilege of policing in Mooroolbark and Lilydale for 12 years. This has given me a unique insight into the challenges our region faces, and community engagement is at the core of all my proactive duties. I contribute to Statewide engagement strategies, bringing community stakeholders, council and the public together to understand their needs, all of which I see as critical skillsets for a Councillor. Recovery after Covid-19 will come in many forms and I will support and facilitate the connection of vulnerable and diverse community members with health, housing and social services, volunteers and accessibility to transport. Our economic recovery, in particular for small business and tourism, will require strategic planning and I will make this a priority as I am invested in our community. I will promote and celebrate the historical and cultural significance of this area, and will support protection of our iconic landmarks under the planning schemes. I will work hard to expand opportunities for active lives, including the extension of path and trail networks and more SunSmart playgrounds. I strongly believe in keeping infrastructure balanced with the natural environment and am passionate about initiatives to reduce pollution and waste, create safe and clean spaces and will challenge inappropriate developments so that we can safeguard

the rural fringe vibe of our area. Grow Well Together. sophie@sophietodorov.com ph.0419238415

Nerida Forster

■ Why would anyone want to do something as crazy as stand for council? My answer is simple: I want to contribute to the place we call home.

It's a guiding principle that's become my purpose. As a primary school teacher and parent of two young children, I've first-hand experience of how facilities, council services and community groups enrich lives and bring people together.

As your councillor, I'll advocate the rejuvenation of Brice Avenue and Lilydale township.

Appealing public spaces and improved amenities will draw more custom to these areas. Small business will be supported by creating strong, well connected communities around them. I support the proposed construction of the station at Kinley. It will help unify our new suburb and meet the needs of our growing population. Your councillor has influence on proposed building developments in our area. It's important to me that these planning decisions are made with thought and care for our future as well as preserve heritage. I'm motivated to work with you on local matters which are impacting your dayto-day life. Issues like unfenced playgrounds are a considerable challenge to parents which I will passionately advocate for. You can count on me to speak up on topics which matter to you and be assured that I will represent your situation with integrity. I'm enthusiastic to work with sports clubs and community groups and help support and empower volunteers to do what they do best.

I'm energised and inspired by how my neighbours support one another with selfless acts of kindness. What we have here is special. So, you see, it's not such a crazy thing for me to stand as a candidate for your local council. I'm enthusiastic to bring new and exciting ideas to the great community you and I share. www.neridaforster.com www.facebook.com/ neridaforsterformelba

Chris Templer

■ Thank you for considering me to be your Councillor. I live and work in Lilydale and Mooroolbark and Im asking for your support to represent our local area. My major priorities start with value for money for rates, increasing communication to and from Council and assisting the community with every Council resource in the months and years to come as we recover from Covid-19. I was on Yarra Ranges Council when we were faced with the Black Saturday bushfires where I was actively involved in providing support to the community during those disastrous times and in the following weeks and months assisting in the recovery of peoples lives.

We now face a crisis of a different kind, but it is possible to make a difference by providing assistance to the many families and businesses that need support and Im keen to do that again. I stand up for what I believe in and approach any task or issue with an open mind. I have a Degree in Business and a strong understanding of finance, town planning and life as a small business owner. I dont have any political party relationships and Im never swayed by outside pressures when making decisions, especially when it comes to other peoples money. I am very community minded, I love all sports and would like to be there to help our local sports clubs and resident groups engage with Council and be a strong advocate for new facilities and upgrades in the years to come. I am fully up to date with current community initiatives, the capital expenditure program and have completed extensive research to prepare for this role representing and supporting the people and businesses in our community. I would appreciate your support and offer you mine in return whenever you may need it.

Don Di Battista ■ As a Civil Engineer, I have worked in local government, state government authority and private practice for many years. I have led teams of engineers in projects and managed the delivery of land for housing, employment and industry as well as necessary services and infrastructure. As a resident of Lilydale for over 20 years, I am aware of the needs of the community and

where successive Councils have let us down.

We need affordable, accessible housing and accommodation for all, from our young families through to the more vulnerable or requiring more care in their advanced years. We need to encourage opportunities for employment and support sole traders through to the larger businesses so that the community of the Melba ward, as well as the Yarra Ranges as a whole, can thrive. We also need to take a hard look at the Council's budget. After years of rate rises, wellexceeding inflation, only the state government was able to 'cap' the increase. Property rates must be reasonable and not disadvantage the vast numbers of us who are doing it tough. In such times the Council office redevelopment is an example of the lack of consideration when the more reasonable options were dismissed.

The project was considered excessive by many in the community and as of 2018, the project had already blown out to $31.6 million, including millions in borrowings that ratepayers will be paying off for years. Council projects should be modest, considered, and respond to community needs and expectations. Elected as your Councillor, I would work hard to help deliver the well-considered outcomes expected by the community to make our lives healthier, happier and our towns and suburbs more livable, safer and well connected.donforcouncil@gmail.com phone 0499150700.

Yarra Ranges Shire O’Shannassy Ward

Karen Duke

■ I love where I live and have a deep commitment to diversity, environment and economic justice. I am a mother of two children and have lived with my family in the Upper Yarra Valley for several years. I work as an Educator at a Secondary College where I really enjoy bringing out the potential of the children. I also collaborate with Tribe Monbulk and Cire to assist disadvantaged and vulnerable youth and families in Yarra Junction and Warburton. Volunteering in our community has been a great way to give back to community and as such, I found my time as President of Gray Court Preschool an enormously rewarding time. I am a valuesdriven person and passionate for moving our community forward in a positive direction. Community is why I am standing for the area of O'Shannassy. My enthusiasm and drive instils a work ethic to get back to basic services and strongly press for the facilities we need. People come first with their concerns: from physical and mental wellbeing across all age groups, service provision, employment opportunities through to key infrastructure needs such as footpaths and bridges. I will drive initiatives to uphold the council by-laws and restore confidence to the community. I know there needs to be a balance between community and tourism in our beautiful ward. Advocating for proper internet access, better public transport, Warburton based health care and meaningful community consultation is critical. It's also important to ensure best value for rate dollars. I will listen and act. I accept no corporate donations, I'm accountable to you, the voters. The people of O'Shannassy deserve the best and now is the time. Vote for me to represent you so we can positively move into the future together. Vote 1 for Karen Duke

Jim Child

■ Re elect Jim Child, known and trusted. I am extremely proud, humbled and honoured to have been your Council representative over the past eight years, serving as Yarra Ranges Mayor 2012-13. Over those eight years we as a community have worked together with strong advocacy, and have achieved so much with some $40m+ invested into the O'Shannassy Ward, providing footpaths, sealing roads, recreation and civil infrastructure. This is an unprecedented investment that must continue to further support our townships and communities. I still honour my commitment and reasons for standing in the last two Council elections. In the past we were lacking good strong representation in the Council Chamber and on the ground.

I will continue to be your full time Councillor, always approachable committed to serve individuals and community groups of the Upper

Yarra as I have done so over the last two Council terms. I have been a strong advocate in achieving Councils financial stability, strong capital works achievements. In these difficult COVID-19 pandemic times I will strongly support the 2020-21 Budget delivering a $75.53m Capital Works Program meaning more infrastructure, footpaths and sealing of roads in the O'Shannassy Ward and $7.3m COVID relief. I seek your support to continue this great work to continually improve infrastructure and services to the Upper Yarra. I am committed to strong community representation with a proven record of getting things done! My commitment to you at the 2012 & 2016 elections still stands, to be approachable at all times and a commitment to be your full time O'Shannassy Ward Councillor.

There is still much to be done coming out of COVID to strengthen communities, deliver infrastructure and services, secure jobs and business opportunities. For more information and how to vote call me at any time on 0419550523.

Vote 1 Jim Child

Yarra Ranges Shire Ryrie Ward

Megan Ruffino

■ Hi, I am Megan Ruffino, standing as an independent candidate because I want to serve my local community and help maintain its uniqueness and liveability. I have lived here 30 years having chosen this beautiful place to settle and raise my family. Being familiar with issues faced by our community, if voted in, I will be working towards improved swimming pool facilities, footpaths and trail connections, road maintenance and local essential services. As part of promoting our natural beauty, I will support eco-tourism opportunities and investigate ways to reduce unsightly rubbish dumping in our area. Given the impact that COVID-19 has had on our community and businesses, a robust recovery plan will be a priority. I have a long history of community involvement with the local Soccer Club, Primary School Council, Drama Group, environment groups, and Healesville Music Festival, and served as Safety House president. As a committed parent and community member together with knowledge and skills obtained as a small business owner, I am aware of the diverse needs of our community and would work to ensure that every rates dollar is spent wisely. My background and experience in adult education, hospitality plus risk management and compliance mean I am able to serve the community well on council. I get the best out of people and teams, and in managing and assessing projects to obtain value for money. If elected as your councillor, I will listen to you, be accountable and work hard toward achieving the best results for our community. I have considerable business experience and highly developed communication skills and I am an active and passionate member of our local community. I am asking for your vote this election. To discuss any issues please contact me on 0492 965 312 or email meganruffino@gmail.com. Vote 1 Megan Ruffino.

Dave Hill

■ Dave Hill has been a proud Ryrie Ward resident for 30 years making a life in the Yarra Valley exceptional. From flight training at Coldstream and Lilydale airports, to community service as an elected director of our Healesville Bendigo Community Bank. I have completed the Local Government training package, participated in the opening of stage 1AYarra Trail to Yerring, supported the ALDI development for Healesville at the public council meeting, a participant in the Draft Yarra Strategic Plan 'Wilip-gin Birrarung murron' with Yarra Valley Water and a participant in this years Ryrie Ward electoral boundary review. I have previously been employed as an hon member of the Public Service Board Victoria and a Victorian State Government Tribunal Member. I will support all transitional works planned for our Ryrie Ward and will actively participate in developing new programs and infrastructure to support community needs as they arise. Issues that have concerns to me include but are not limited too, ● Continued On Next Page

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Meet The Candidates

● From Previous Page Council process ie: tree removal permits, planning permits and obstacles that compromise individual needs. Increases ie: to our rates / pet registrations and other associated charges by local government when so many are doing it tough. Support ie: Schools, community support and health programs. I am a people's person that has a track record of supporting our community and sporting clubs with memberships at The Eastern Golf Club in Yerring and the RACV Club Healesville. My message to you is simple, a new broom always sweeps the floor cleaner.

So when you vote this year, vote Dave Hill first and get the best candidate for the job.

gage and seek support when needed. I also support further investment in services that support ageing residents to stay connected to community. Additionally, we need investment in connected community spaces so they are safe and accessible for everybody, both new and longerterm residents. It is important that we consider how we build, maintain and link public spaces to accommodate changing demographics, whilst maintaining the natural integrity of green wedges and investing in appropriate development for our towns and villages. Lastly, we need a post-Covid recovery plan. I'm a collaborative problem solver who will work with community for the best postpandemic outcomes for Streeton. I will respond to community needs whilst supporting our towns, villages, groups and clubs return to normal. You can see more of my community advocacy, val■ I am a truly independent candidate with com- ues, and ideas for Streeton at amy4streeton.com mon sense who lives and works in Healesville. and www.facebook.com/amy4streeton.

I have been proud to be the Ryrie Ward Councillor for the last 8 years and Mayor for a term.

I am the voice of the community not a mouthpiece for council and have successfully advo- ■ The area of Streeton is unique. It combines cated for many individuals and groups. I have beautiful surroundings with the diversity and inworked to achieve the following: lowest rate dividuality of our people and townships rises in Yarra Ranges history and argued for Montrose, Mount Dandenong, Olinda, Sassazero rate rise this year, planning services im- fras, Ferny Creek, Tremont, UFTG and Upwey. provements, road and footpath works, further Having both lived in the area all our lives, my increases in community grant funding; additional wife Linda and I settled in Upwey, and are very funding for playgrounds in Queens Park, proud of our two children and three grandchilColdstream and Badger Creek; Yarra Trail de- dren. Volunteering is important to me, and I've velopment; Yarra Glen sports field improve- been involved in Friends of Glenfern Valley ments; community choosing how to spend the Bushlands and Upwey Township Group for money from the sale of the Yarra Glen MCH many years. I've helped launch many groups building; Healesville Don Road Soccer Pavil- and contributed to dozens of projects, including ion; Council transition to renewable energy; Jack the Community and Sporting Hub, Upwey Hort pool in Healesville ongoing funding; Billycart Races, public murals, Upwey Archies, Coldstream Melba Walk; support for Lyrebird and the Mens Shed. I helped initiate Project College and a lot more! I have continued to Upwey and through feedback from public meetadvocate strongly for our hospital, tourism and ings, write our Community Plan. For this and businesses in the valley, keeping the Green St work in the broader Shire I received the Yarra reserve just grass, getting the services we need Ranges Citizen of the Year Award. As a result of locally and to reclassify the Valley for COVID twenty years continuous involvement in compurposes as regional to support community and munity activities, I have a deep understanding business recovery. I have never been associ- of our local grassroots, sporting, service, social, ated with any political party or single issue business, educational, environmental and comgroup. I ask the hard questions and am willing munity groups & organizations. Inclusion and to campaign for what our community needs. I equal opportunity are important tenets of my life. am committed to true consultation - listening I like to see improvement, and through my exand acting on community feedback. The years perience, feel I can wisely and energetically ahead will need a strong focus on recovery help- contribute as your Councillor. I understand the ing people and businesses get back on their feet. need for sustainable progress, while retaining To do this means Council cost savings and the beauty and character of the Hills. I undermoney spent on the right services and projects, stand the desire for action now, but with a view equal capital spend across wards, further plan- to the future. I understand budgets, and relish ning reform, and continuing to develop the Yarra pursuit of best possible outcomes. And I underValley Trail. Theres a lot more work to do! stand the need to think independently and make decisions, but with appropriate community conwww.fionamcallister.com.au sultation. If I have the privilege to be elected, I will be visible in Streeton, keen to listen and learn, then represent you all. Thank you.

Fiona McAllister

Andrew Fullagar

Yarra Ranges Shire Streeton Ward

Doug MacDonald

■ My commitment to the rate payers and community of the Yarra Rangers is to improve road, waste and community management services and stop the waste of resources used on radical activist groups and political correctness. I have lived at Olinda and a rate payer for over 40 years. I have also been self-employed for over 50 years, so I know that managing resources correctly will minimise rate increases in the future.

Amy Muratore

■ I'm a mum, teacher, advocate and local. Our community is vibrant and diverse. Our representatives on council should reflect the people who live here. I live in Upwey, teach in Sassafras and volunteer across the municipality. As a passionate local, I know I have the skills and experience to deliver for Streeton. As a teacher, responding to community needs and setting a strategic direction is what I do. I am an experienced communicator at the centre of our community, listening, advocating and collaborating to get the best outcomes for students. I would bring the same passion and work ethic to council as I work with residents to deliver the best local outcomes. I want to deliver improved services for young people and ageing residents.

This includes expanding youth infrastructure into Streeton to anchor young people to community, giving young people safe spaces to en-

Jeremy Lockett

■ I am nominating myself for the position of Councillor for Streeton Ward, as I wish to see our concerns and requests addressed as they should be. I intend to support the proper maintenance of roads and effective services to our community. I intend to make sure our diverse range of local businesses are represented well and fairly. I intend to see our natural environment and parks protected for the future. I would support appropriate measures to see our homes ready for bushfires and other emergencies. I would support measures to promote sustainability in Streeton Ward and to see further action taken to tackle the issue of climate change. I wish to see our sports clubs and community programs prosper going forward. If elected, I will make it my mission to ensure that Streeton Ward is well represented and that the future prosperity of our community is secured.

Thank you for reading.

David Vincent

■ Hi, I am David Vincent from Olinda and I am an independent candidate for Streeton Ward.

My home, business and life are all in the Yarra Ranges, and I am passionate about growing and preserving what makes this place so special.

Our mix of countryside and urban living needs considered planning so that we can build resilience in our communities, recover from the COVID-19 challenges, and protect the natural beauty of our area. We have great natural and

business resources across our local region, and I am optimistic that these will help us thrive in the future. Why me? I believe that Council should keep the community at the heart of everything it does and focus on doing the right things in the right way. As your Councillor, I will deliver on these two goals by listening to what is important to you and taking the time to understand your concerns. I will explain the how and why when decisions are made, so that you always feel connected and included in your Council. I have a business background in strategy, insurance and human resources which means I know how to work in teams to get things done in complex organisations. I volunteer as a career coach, as a mentor to emerging leaders, and as a management consultant to not-for-profits that focus on mental health and employment. With a grown-up family, I have the time and energy to commit to representing you and I am confident I have the business, leadership and community skills to work on your behalf. A vote for David Vincent is a vote for balanced growth and your voice being heard.

Catherine Burnett-Wake

■ As your local councillor, I will work to expand opportunities for young people with opportunities for training, employment, sport and recreation. Campaign for a freeze on rate rises and targeted rates concessions to help families and businesses recover from the Covid crisis.

Support our wonderful CFA volunteers and campaign for better recognition of their service.

Advocate to protect our environment and improve the shire weed and pest control activities.

Work to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Council programs and operations. Donate my councillor allowance to local not for profit organisations. I am a local, professional businesswoman. I have lived in Upwey with my husband and sons since 2007. As locals, we share the everyday experiences of hills people, the joys and the frustrations. It is a wonderful area to raise a family, but it can be improved.

Currently I am a member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. Prior to that I established my own business, employing up to 15 people, so I understand the pressure of finding the money to pay wages and the other costs of business as well as the challenge of running the family household. My professional training, combined with my business and personal experience, has given me the skills to be an effective voice for you on Council. I understand finances, I am a skilled advocate and an experienced negotiator. I have strong family and community values.

I believe in honesty, fairness and personal responsibility and volunteering to improve lives and amenity. Like many, I face the daily challenges of managing family life in the midst of the Covid crisis. There is an important role for council to assist businesses and families to recover from the devastation when the lock-down ends. Please Vote 1 Cathrine Burnett-Wake. w w w. c a t h r i n e b u r n e t t w a k e . c o m cbw4streeton2020@gmail.com

Jennifer Game

■ I'm standing to protect our unique hills environment, work closely with the local community and provide good governance. I have lived in Yarra Ranges for almost 30 years and am proud to be the Greens-endorsed candidate for Streeton ward. I want to make sure Council decisions are transparent and reflect community views. I want to achieve a better future for our young people. I am the Academic Director at a higher education institute, a professional saxophone player and composer. I also volunteer with The Greens Climate and Energy Policy Working Group and am a member of the Southern Dandenongs Community Nursery. My professional leadership positions have given me the governance skills and experience needed to work effectively on Council and represent people. I stand with The Greens because they have consistently been the voice of reason on the big issues our communities face, whether it be climate change, free and accessible education, or forging a more equitable economy and society. If elected, my priorities will be: 1) conserving the special area we live in; 2) standing firm against inappropriate development in our

hills townships or any erosion of the green wedge; 3) creating inviting public places with stronger links to public transport, cycling and walking networks; 3) regenerating our native vegetation and wildlife; and 5) driving Councils Liveable Climate Plan to reach key targets sooner. As your councillor I'd be committed to listening to you and openly working on issues with the community. Please contact me on 0492 968 346 or at jenny.game@vic.greens.org.au Vote [1] Jenny Game, to help shape a new and exciting future where our voices are heard and no-one is left behind.

Yarra Ranges Shire Walling Ward

Brett Nangle

■ Well put Yarra Ranges first with policies focused on what is good for our community,our people and our future Change does not just happen. Change is driven with a focus to improve and create a community that meet the needs of everyone not just a few. Brett Nangle is your candidate for change. Brett has a strong commitment to serve the community. He believes in putting you first and that means supporting the community and the families with practical solutions, not just in the future, but right now. Acouncil that unites and works for the people can achieve great things for all of us. Your Councillors want you to forget how they have behaved. The current crop of Councillors we have today dont fight for you they just fight with each other and for each other. One false promise is swiftly followed by another They want you to forget all the unkept promises they made, and council perks they helped themselves to at your expense. They only care about saving their own skins Look at their track record. They have spent millions of dollars on projects that do not benefit you. Imagine what that money could have done, had it been applied to health and welfare, education and job creation, climate change issues that are affecting us right now or helping those family business trying to scrap by, or even making the lives of Yarra Ranges families better in other ways?

That cant be achieved now because the current council chose to ignore the devastating effects of our current circumstances. Now is the time to act and ignite the new direction for our Shire, the one we are proud to live in and promote. My promise to you, I will serve your interest and the interests of the community.

Bec Brannigan

■ I am a proud Yarra Ranges local, excited for the future we can build for our region. So far, 2020 has been exceptionally challenging. Being able to thrive & feel connected in our neighbourhood is crucial, it has never been more important to have a strong voice on local issues.

I have been extensively involved in the community as President of the Community Toy Library, Founder of a waste awareness group, & on various school related committees. During my 6 years as President of the Toy Library, I was instrumental in membership growth & am currently rebranding it as it grows & expands into Montrose. I was also on the board of Toy Libraries Australia, assisting in & speaking at their National Conference. My work with the Toy Library & efforts to help businesses reduce their waste saw me recognised by Council earlier this year with a Certificate of Recognition. I have a Bachelor of Business & work as a Studio Manager for a local, small business. I have a deep understanding of the challenges businesses face, & am a huge advocate for shopping locally, to support our local economy. As a Councillor I will be proactive, pragmatic, collaborative & will get things done. I understand our local issues & will work hard to be an advocate for you. I love Yarra Ranges, I want to see it thrive & grow to be the best area to live in. No matter how you connect to the local community, I want to collaborate with you. Together, we will build a creative, inclusive & powerful Yarra Ranges community. Its time for a different style of councillor; let me represent you and vote for Bec Brannigan. www.becbrannigan.com www.facebook.com/ BecBranniganforWalling ● Continued On Next Page

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Meet The Candidates ing 1300 people. Happily married for 26 years, we've lived in Montrose for the past 15. I'm a proud father of 3 kids who have loved growing up locally with schooling in Kilsyth, Montrose and Mooroolbark. I'm active in the community, helping school council, girl guides, basketball and youth mentoring. What will I do? I will engage with people to really understand issues. I will take a team approach with the community to determine priorities and solutions. I will apply common sense that puts people and their safety first. I'm independent and will work with all governments to get a fair go for our community.

What's important? Specifically, I'll focus on enhancing services and facilities for young families and youth; and improving footpaths and trails. I will oppose inappropriate development; and ensure our towns are clean and green as we adapt to climate change. I will fight red tape and bring back common sense. I will push for a strong COVID recovery plan to support local businesses, community groups and sporting clubs.

Having stepped back from business commitments, I have the energy and experience to work hard for you. Learn more at www.tonystevenson.com.au or call me on 0436 325 796

Jaclyn Strutton ■ My name is Jaclyn and I am running for the local council this year because I believe I can make a difference to the area and the people who live there. I am a dedicated and enthusiastic person and would love the opportunity to work with the people of this community to further develop and advance the area. It would be an honor to be elected and put in a position to positively influence this community and its people.

If elected, I would very much like to focus my initial attention on helping families and individuals to come through the COVID-19 crisis as best they can. Then see to the job of rebuilding our community back to what it was before this crisis. I would appreciate your vote, and also advise all supporters to give second preference to Len Cox, and number all other candidates in the order of your choice.

Tony Stevenson ■ Yarra Ranges is a great place to live, work and play - I am determined to keep it that way.

I'm passionate about strengthening our communities and working hard to deliver better services and value for money. Why vote for me? I stand as an experienced councillor and former Mayor of Yarra Ranges with a proven record of achievement. I know how to get things done for our community. I've started several businesses and gained senior management experience building a start-up into a large business employ

Roxana Rolston ■ Walling Ward has had the same ward councillor since 1982. It's time for a change. Many in our community are under financial stress due to the COVID 19 lockdown. More than 1,000 residents have applied to have their rates frozen

and have entered into financial hardship agreements. This is a 60% increase and is expected to soar in the coming weeks. Strong community leadership with a vision and action plan for the future is essential now to plan a road for recovery. Our community needs and aspirations are my primary focus. My plan will: Invigorate our local economy to bring back business investment and jobs by cutting red tape; Defend neighborhood character and oppose inappropriate development; Strengthen support services for families; Increase sport and recreation infrastructure for youth and women; Protect our environment by improving waste diversion from landfill; Improve the management of our tree canopy to ensure public safety. I am a true local who has lived and served in community organisations for 30 years. My community service as a leader and community volunteer includes executive leadership roles on the Parents Association as Vice President and Secretary, Treasurer of the School Council at Pembroke Primary School and also Secretary for the Parents Association at Yarra Hills Secondary College,and as a parent volunteer for the Kilsyth and Mountain District Basketball Association and Auskick programs, and has strength ened my capabilities as a community focussed decision maker. I stand up for what's right and put our community first. Vote 1 Rolston for change for a councillor with an plan, who acts with integrity, and has a strong local community focus.

lor & in these difficult times experience is vital.I have been very involved in councils work to help residents deal with the covid19 pandemic.

I convinced council to freeze rate increases & if there is hardship stop penalties on late payments , increase grants, help business, refund many charges & mail books from libraries. If elected I will work to freeze rates for the next 4 years, build toilets behind Kilsyth shopping centre, more footpaths ,& stop the State Governments proposed development of Pembroke High School land, which needs to be parkland. I have encouraged the State to double car parking at Mooroolbark station , & many facilities will be increased at Pinks reserve, one new basketball court, roof the netball courts, enlarge the pavilion & help all the other sports. Many make promises but few keep them as I do. In the last term I opened a new oval & change room at Elizabeth Bridge Reserve, built new footpaths & playgrounds, & a new pavilion at Kilsyth Reserve.

We extended Montrose Town Centre & provided a toy library for Montrose. Climate change is a serious & emerging problem & I am committed to ensuring council continues to plant 60,000 trees a year & continues to convert to solar, preventing emissions. In the past 4 years I have been Mayor or deputy 3 times & had the honour of receiving an OAM for service to the community. If elected I promise to keep my word on all of the above & will always be available to the community. I will continue to help all who need it & use my experience to benefit councils decisions. I can always be contacted on 97619356 or hilencox@outlook.com

Len Cox ■ I am the councils most experienced council

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■ THE Andrews Government Health Minister Jennifer Mikakos (Northern Metropolitan MC) quit at the weekend, and her replacement will be decided by the Federal Labor Party National Executive.

Northern areas lose MP as Mikakos ‘thrown under bus’

Under State laws, Ms Mikakos’s replacement will not be decided by voters, but given to her own political party headquarters to decide.

The National Executive seized control of the Victorian headquarters in June after the branch stacking scandal associated with disgraced minister Adam Somyurek, as revealed on the 60 Minutes TV program.

Ms Mikakos’s resignation as a Minister and MLC came last Saturday (Sep. 26), after Premier Daniel Andrews threw her under the ‘political bus’.

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■ “Whether you call it the final quarter, the home stretch, or the last push – we’re nearly there. We’ve got this,” Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said this week.

“Seven weeks ago, our average case numbers were peaking at more than 400 every single day. Today, Melbourne’s rolling case average is 22.1,” Mr Andrews said.

“It’s a remarkable thing – and an achievement that belongs to every single Victorian.

“Because with grit and with guts and with heart – we are beating this thing. We are driving it down. We are winning.

“I can also confirm, again on the advice of our public health team, that we are further ahead than we’d hoped for.

“The latest modelling shows that our strategy is working. Not only have we been able to drive down cases from the hundreds – we’re well on-track to hit single digits in the next few weeks.

“Instead, the “trigger point” for review by our public health team will be based solely on reaching our case number targets. That means the sooner we hit those targets – the sooner we can consider our next steps.

“It also means that getting back to the things we love – seeing more of the people we love – not only is achievable, it’s in our hands.

“This, and based on the current projections, means we’ll be in a position to consider our next Step by mid-October.

“None of these changes though are a sign we can take our foot off the pedal. The fine for gatherings – having visitors over to your home, meeting outdoors in big groups – will be increased to the same penalty for travelling into regional Victoria without a valid reason. That is, almost $5000,” thePremier said.

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The National Executive seized control of the Victorian headquarters in June after the branch stacking scandal associated with disgraced minister Adam Somyurek, as revealed on the 60 Minutes TV program.

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The National Executive seized control of the Victorian headquarters in June after the branch stacking scandal associated with disgraced minister Adam Somyurek, as revealed on the 60 Minutes TV program.

Ms Mikakos’s resignation as a Minister and MLC came last Saturday (Sep. 26), after Premier Daniel Andrews threw her under the ‘political bus’.

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“It’s a remarkable thing – and an achievement that belongs to every single Victorian.

“Because with grit and with guts and with heart – we are beating this thing. We are driving it down. We are winning.

“I can also confirm, again on the advice of our public health team, that we are further ahead than we’d hoped for.

“The latest modelling shows that our strategy is working. Not only have we been able to drive down cases from the hundreds – we’re well on-track to hit single digits in the next few weeks.

“Instead, the “trigger point” for review by our public health team will be based solely on reaching our case number targets. That means the sooner we hit those targets – the sooner we can consider our next steps.

“It also means that getting back to the things we love – seeing more of the people we love – not only is achievable, it’s in our hands.

“This, and based on the current projections, means we’ll be in a position to consider our next Step by mid-October.

“None of these changes though are a sign we can take our foot off the pedal. The fine for gatherings – having visitors over to your home, meeting outdoors in big groups – will be increased to the same penalty for travelling into regional Victoria without a valid reason. That is, almost $5000,” the Premier said.

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Eight-event card for Charlton ■ Central Victorian racing commenced the week when the Charlton HRC held a eight event card on Monday September 28.

Dunnstown trainer/driver David Murphy travels most of the state in search of a winner or two and was successful when home bred Julius Caesar-Sheza Beach Babe colt Iron Chariot scored in the Elders 3Y0 Pace over 1609 metres.

Beginning with a rush from gate five, Iron Chariot led throughout to greet the judge by 5.9 mtres in advance of Surfsup Tigerpie which trailed using the sprint lane, with the heravily supported Im The Mightygramps third a nose away after racing exposed from the bell. The mile rate 1-59.1.

■ Terang's Mattie Craven produced an ex-Kiwi 4Y0 gelding by the name of Arden Roanoke to register a first-up victory in OZ when a tough winner of the 2100 metre Charlton & District Community Bank Pace.

Taking a concession for Swedish partner Sophia Arvidsson, Arden Roanoke a former South Islander by Art Major from Rocknroll Arden having his first start since December last year, was most impressive and after racing exposed from outside the front line, raced clear on the home turn to score by 7.2 metres from the pacemaker Beat City returning a mile rate of 157.2. Dot The Eye (four back the markers) used the sprint line for third 12.7 metres away.

■ Veteran Longlea horseman Brian Gath was in the winners circle when 4Y0 Americal IdealTess Franco gelding American Tiger landed the appropriately named Tim Tetrick - CHRC USA Driver Ambassador Pace over 2100 metres.

Beginning at 100 miles an hour from outside the front line, American Tiger raced by Norm and Joan Visca, son-in-law Darren Emerson and wife Kylie controlled the race to a nicety, just holding on to last by a neck in 2-01.3 from Good Cop along the sprint lane after trailing, with Imawingate (three back the markers) third 3.9 metres back.

took the honours ■ The trotters took centre stage at Bendigo on Tuesday, with four races dedicated to the squaregaiters during the evening.

Riddell trainer/driver Chris Lang took the honours with two exciting youngsters by the name of Evas Image and Red White And Bloom.

Evas Image a Father Patrick-Shes An Image filly raced by Richard and Pauline Matthews cruising to the wire in the TAB Long May We Play 2Y0 Trotters Mobile over 2150 metres when making her second race appearance.

Leading out momentarily from the pole, Evas Image was not pushed allowing Sangreal which flew away from outside the front line to assume control running into the first turn.

Receiving the run of the race, Evas Image eased into the clear approaching the home turn and put the race beyond doubt in a couple of strides, scoring by 3 metres untouched from Sangreal returning a mile rate of 2-02. Here Comes Kyvalley was 4.6 metres away in third place after trailing the pair from a solo second line draw.

■ Orlando Vici-Moyabamba gelding Red White And Bloom was an easy winner of the 2150 metre Hygain 3Y0 Trotters Mobile in 2-02.5.

Starting from outside the 10 metre mark, Red White And Bloom began safely avoiding a couple of gallopers and quickly moved forward to cross Bellmac Bambi which led from the pole with over a lap and a half to travel.

Once in front it was a matter of the winning margin providing he kept trotting which he did to register a 10.1 metre victory in advance of Bellmac Bambi and Whos Countin which followed the pair after recovering from a slow beginning, finish 12.8 metres away.

■ NSW trainer Rickie Alchin produced a Majestic Son-Rainbow Maori gelding by the name of Watts Up Majestic to impressively land the Great Ocean Road Real Estate 2Y0 Trotters Mobile over 2150 metres in 2-02.6.

Driven by John Caldow, Watts Up Maori led throughout to easily account for Sunsue (three back the markers) by 8.1 metres, with another Chris Lang trained runner Imasocialbutterfly third a head back after trailing the winner.

■ The Yabby Dam Racing Trotters Handicap over 2150 metres went the way of Romsey

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with Len Baker trainer/driver Chris Svanosio's 4Y0 Angus HallMaori Vale gelding Benji Hall. Settling one/one from the 10 metre mark, Svanosio not happy with the tempo being set by Dream Over vacated the sweet seat to park in the open after travelling a short distance.

Dictating the terms to a nicety, Benji Hall put pay to the leader prior to the home turn and held a margin to the wire, greeting the judge 2.1 metres clear of Namoscar (one/two - three wide last lap) in a mile rate of 2-02.6. Hateitwhenyourrite was third 4.7 metres away after trailing the runner up throughout.

■ Beeac trainer Courtney Slater's team has been on fire recently and 4Y0 Bettors DelightHalcyon Franco mare Luvhavinfun (Michael Stanley) led throughout from gate five in the J L King & C0 Pace over 1650 metres, defeating Orbie (one/one) which flashed late after being held up approaching the final bend. Abstractor which trailed the winner was third a head away.

The mile rate 1-54.9.

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■ Wednesday was double day with Shepparton racing in the afternoon and Terang at night.

Horses trained in the Goulburn Valley dominated the Shepparton fixture, with local Steven Duffy snaring a double and son Ryan presently based with Michael Stanley at Bungaree chalking up a driving treble - the winners being Upright, Majic Fair and Viva Las Vegas.

Art Major-Pretty Interest colt Upright led throughout from gate four to take the Cottrell Electrical 2Y0 Pace over 2190 metres. Travelling easily, Upright was untroubled to run out a 8.2 metre victor over Cheyella (one/two) in 156.8. Ifitstobeitsuptome ran home from the tail for third 1.8 metres back.

■ Majic Fair a 4Y0 Majestic Son-Clefairy mare was a strong winner of the 2190 metre Barastoc Trotters Mobile. Starting from gate five, Magic Fair was trapped wide before going forward to park in the open as Dances (gate three) led for Doc Wilson and Donna Castles.

Dropping to the back of the leader which kicked clear prior to the home turn, Majic Fair used the sprint lane to gain the day by a head from Dances, with Rockford Peach (one/one) third a neck away. The mile rate 2-02.9.

■ Amanda Turnbull's smart 3Y0 Sweet LouRun To Vegas gelding Viva Las Vegas split the Duffy trained duo when successful in the Shepparton BMW Pace over 1690 metres, returning a mile rate of 1-56.2.

Starting from the extreme draw, Viva Las Vegas settled with most of the field ahead of him before moving forward three wide in the final circuit.

Gaining a brief trail when Ideal Cullect eased three wide ahead of him prior to the home turn, Viva Las Vegas finished full of running in the straight to register an easy 14.4 metre margin from Ideal Cullect and Dearest which came from the tail of the field for third a half head away.

■ Invergordon duo Stuart and Samantha Govers were successful with 10Y0 Blissful HallCheryls Fancy gelding Ramblenroller in the Alabar Pace over 1690 metres.

Driven by Sam, Ramblenroller led easily from the pole, but when pressured by Holi Starzzz racing for the bell, was restrained to allow the heavily backed runner to stride clear.

Using the sprint lane on turning, Ramblenroller finished best to gain the day by 1.2 metres in a slick 1-57.4. Roslyn Gaye (one/ one - three wide home turn) was third 7.5 metres back.

■ At Terang, Inverleigh owner Brooke Sadler snared the quinella in the Reid Stockfeeds Trotters Handicap over 2180 metres with 4Y0 Danny Bouchea-Possum Point mare Leanne Leanne defeating Im Notta Trotter.

Trained and driven by Bob Kuchenmeister, Leanne Leanne starting from 10 metres stepped cleanly but wasn't bustled and was in no hurry to go forward as Im Notta Trotter trained and driven

by Brooke led from barrier three. Given extra rein approaching the bell, Leanne Leanne quickly got the better of the leader and led for the final circuit, scoring by 3.4 metres, with Aldebaran Rocky (one/one at bell) third 5.3 metres away following a poor beginning. The mile rate a leisurely 2-08. Brooke and Bob's horses are stabled together.

Winning double ■ Berringa (Central Highlands) co-trainers A J and Beau Tindale enjoyed a great night after providing a winning double with Rosarito Miss taking the Jilliby Kung Fu @ Goodtime Lodge Pace over 1680 metres and Rosarito Beach the Dalvui Motel Terang Pace over the same trip.

Rosarito Miss a Pet Rock-Double Justice filly driven by James Herbertson starting from outside the front line was eased to settle last on the marker line before extricating to make the final bend five wide and sprinting home brilliantly to register a 1.6 metre victory over Sea Lover along the sprint lane from three back the markers in a rate of 1-57.3.

Village Voice was third a head back after trailing the leader Juliustigres and easing off the inside prior to the home turn.

■ Four year old Pet Rock-Out Swing N gelding Rosarito Beach (SofiaArvidsson) raced uncovered from gate five to outstay his rivals, accounting for the pacemaker Abbey Fields by a neck in 1-57.7, with Miss Dangerfield 1.5 metres away in third place after trailing the pacemaker and using the sprint lane.

■ Local trainer Marg Lee's very good Bettors Delight-Kiewa Valley colt Jilliby Nitro resumed from a nine month let up to land the 2190 metre TAB Long May We Play Pace. Driven by son Jason, Jilliby Nitro was eased from gate six to possie one/one on the back of Radius as Presidential Grin led from gate two.

Making a lightning move when the speed slackened to assume control with around a mile to travel, the result was never in doubt as Jilliby Nitro greeted the judge 3.2 metres clear of the Mattie Craven trained pair of Itzanmajor Surprise (three back the markers) and Miss What Usain (four back) which both ran on well in the straight. The mile rate 1-58.7.

Loical success ■ Kilmore raced on Thursday and Local trainer Mitchell Frost combined with Josh Duggan to land the Jet Roofing Pace over 2180 metres with Beat The Drums, a 5Y0 Modern Art-Highview Congo mare. Given a nice trip mid-field in the moving line, Beat The Drums after making the final bend four wide, finished full of running to score by 6 metres in advance of Speed Dating off the back of the weakening leader Shesalwaysdreaming, with Awesome Reactor (three back the markers) 5.6 metres away in third place after extricating wide on turning. The mile rate 2-01.1.

■ Romsey's Chris Svanosio snared the 2180 metre Kilmore Trackside 3Y0 Trotters Mobile but not the way punters would have preferred as Aldebaran Alissa ($53.10) defeated her stablemate and hot favourite Im Daddy Warbucks ($1.30) in a rate of 2-04.5.

A daughter of Muscle Hill and Triple A raced

by Aldebaran Lodge Pty Ltd, Peter Svanosio and Elizabeth MacLean, Aldebaran Alissa driven the stable's Michelle Phillips led all of the way from gate four, reaching the wire a half neck clear of Im Daddy Warbucks which raced exposed from the bell, with Floating Mountain 4.3 metres away in third place after trailing the winner and using the sprint lane.

Sulky Snippets This Week

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

Horses to follow

■ Lookin Fresh, Sangreal, Duty Bound, The Dux, Deadly Assassin, Dances, Chissy, Speed Dating, Major Angel.

It's not often that a driver wins a race at their first drive, however young Terang reinsman Lochie Cook in a race to remember did exactly that when successful aboard the Marg Lee (Terang) trained A Rocknroll Dance-Christian Party filly Keayang Jackie in the OKR 98.3 FM Pace over 1690 metres.

Going forward from gate six to lead, Cook adopted "catch me if you can" tactics, winning by 21.4 metres from Saving Major Percy which trailed in a brilliant 1-55.1. Smile Lyle was a meritorious third 5.5 metres back after racing exposed.

Strong run home

■ Andy Gath is a whiz with Kiwi trotters and the newest stable addition Swiss Miss, a 4Y0 Majestic Son-Motu Miss Anna mare was a brilliant winner of the Boltons Office National Trotters Mobile over 2200 metres at Ballarat on Friday.

Driven by wife Kate, Swiss Miss first up in Oz since January when placed at Alexandra Park Auckland raced in the open from gate four outside the rank outsider Forgot To Remember (gate three) before surging clear in the last lap to win in a breeze from Kyvalley Shaunie (three back the markers) which ran home strongly in the straight to finish 15.4 metres in arrears, with Full Noise third a half head back after trailing the winner all of the way. The mile rate 1-59.7.

Travel Extra Head to Kyoto

■ Whilst Kyoto has not been spared from the challenges brought on by the global health crisis, the cultural capital of Japan is set to charm visitors with a range of exciting new accommodation options once international travel resumes.

From international hotel brands through to arty-chic lifestyle hotels and traditional ryokans, the latest additions to Kyoto's thriving hotel scene truly offer something for every taste and budget.

Nazuna Kyoto, for instance, features from traditional Japanese townhouse ("machiya") to luxury ryokan.

This unique property was renovated from an entire L-shaped alleyway of machiya built over 110 years ago, and combines the fine "omotenashi" hospitality of a ryokan, traditional machiya buildings and inspiring contemporary interiors.

Visit www.kyoto.travel.

First for Wendy

■ For the first time in its 26-year history, Wendy Wu Tours will be leading tours to the Middle East in 2021.

Featured in its new 'Central Asia + Middle East' brochure, the product offering includes a range of fully inclusive tours to Egypt, Israel, Jordan and Oman, plus new tours to Georgia and Uzbekistan.

In addition to its expansion into the Middle East, the leading tour operator will also offer a 14-day fully inclusive tour to Ecuador.

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Victorian Arts Yarra Valley Opera Festival Weekdays: 5pm - 5.30pm from Monday October 19.

Ariarchitecture a pop-up series taking place on private properties of architectural significance in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.

Usually hidden from sight, these homes will be the backdrop for young artists dinging arias from contemporary operas - merging structure, materials, light, landscapes with story-telling, music and beautiful voices. ★ Friday October 23 8pm - 9pm.

Blurring the lines between opera, jazz, rock, music theatre and pop, Gertrude Opera is presenting a 2016 vocal work by young Australian creators, Nicholas Gentile, composer and Lincoln Hall librettist - in an 'empty chairs at empty tables' cabaret format. ★ Saturday October 24.

7pm - 8pm Kate Kelly Giving voice to Ned's sister Kate, and originally performed nine years ago in Forbes NSW as a solo song cycle, Gertrude Opera is bringing this Australian chamber opera by Merill Findlay (librettist) and Ross Carey (composer) to life with three singers, accordian, violin, cello and clarinet.

A logistical feat, with the three principal singers in different states (Tasmania, Sydney and Melbourne). ★ Sunday October 25 7pm - 8pm Q&A Style Forum hosted by RACV Healesville Country Club.

Opera and the nature of work - is it a real job? With a panel of distinguished experts on economics, law and the arts, looking forward to answering your burning questions and engaging in discussion around the future of opera and the industry. With a surprise pop-up to finish.

Optional add-on various times from Saturday October 17 Sunday October 25.

Onsite Opera's To My Distant Love A one-to-one via telephone immersive experience. A choice of soprano, tenor or baritone to engage with, in live audio performance of Beethoven's To My Beloved (An die feme Geliebte) . Gertrude Opera's first collaboration with any-based onsite opera.

Yarra Valley Opera Festival 17-19 MacIntyre Lane 'Olinda-Yarra', Yering http://www.yarravalleyoperafestival.com.au - Peter Kemp

National Gallery Queer: New Exhibition reveals untold stories from the NGV Collection.

Opening in 2021, Queer is a landmark, Australian-first exhibition that will explore the NGV Collection through the queer lens and celebrate thee rich, diverse and sometimes untold stories that emerge.

Spanning five galleries and featuring more than 300 artworks across historical eras and cultures, the exhibition will be the most comprehensive theme presentation of artworks relating to queer stories ever mounted in an Australian art institution.

Season: December 10, 2021. - June 2022.

National Gallery of Victoria 180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne - Peter Kemp

Showbiz News More local content

■ K-Rock afternoon shows will now air 3pm-7pm weekdays with a renewed focus on delivering local content for the region, while helping those commuting listeners fighting the Melbourne traffic to connect a with their local community from the comfort of their cars. The Departure Lounge is hosted by Stampsy and Josh .

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Published statewide weekly in the Melbourne Observer and all editions of The Local Paper.

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THE DOOR AND OTHER UNCANNY TALES

■ The Door and Other Uncanny Tales (NineStar Press) by Melbourne essayist and author, Dmetri Kakmi, represents his first fullscale exploration of the literary gothic.

The stories in this collection draw the reader into a psycho-sexual vortex in which fantasy and reality collapse to create nightmarish worlds from which there is no escape.

They are powerfully charged, dream-like explorations of violence, neglect, regret and the need for love, graced with poetic elegance, and said to be disturbing tales that push boundaries.

Living paintings, spectral children, cannibal serial killers, lost souls, haunted houses, and ancient evil proliferate in The Door. Combined with Dmetri Kakmi’s gothic imagination and mordant humour, the result is fiction that is provocative and unsettling.

This collection contains three new and three previously published stories, including the acclaimed Haunting Matilda , The Long Lonely Road and The Boy by the Gate.

Most stories are set in Australia, though The Long Lonely Road is set on the island of Tenedos in Turkey, where Kakmi grew up, and centres on a Muslim boy.

The main character of the novella, The Door, which lends its name to the collection, is Greek and homosexual. Some stories have queer characters, most do not. Several stories have female main characters.

Putting the collection together gave Kakmi pause for thought.

“Where do stories come from? The best I can do is to say they come from an unconscious urge inside the author and find sentience on the page,” Kakmi says.

“Often you do not know what you are writing about until someone—a friend, a reader or a critic—draws your attention to the subject matter. For instance, when my first book Mother Land was published a reviewer said it was about how violence can affect a community like a virus and spread to the most unlikely individuals.

‘Is it?’ I thought. When I looked closely, I saw that on some level it is. I just did not realize it at the time.

“The act of violence runs through everything I write. For me it is the ultimate existential ques-

● Melbourne author Dmetri Kakmi tion. I am attracted and repelled by it.”

Kakmi says that the other thing that links these stories is children, often in dire situations.

“Given my upbringing at a volatile time in Turkish history, it is inevitable I keep going back to the locus, trying to understand what happened in the Grimm’s fairy tale of my childhood, and why?

Kakmi’s best known works are Mother Land (2008), his memoir of growing up in 1960s Turkey, which was published to widespread acclaim in Australia, England and Turkey, and the children's anthology, When We Were Young (2007). His essays and short stories appear in a number of anthologies.

The Door and Other Uncanny Tales is published by Nine Star Press. www.NineStarPress.com - Cheryl Threadgold

Romeo and Juliet

■ ‘Two households ...’ so opens one of Shakespeare’s most-loved plays, Romeo and Juliet. In this Globe Theatre production, Romeo (Nathan Welsh) and Juliet (Charlotte Beaumont) present the prologue themselves; a spoiler that chronicles the doom-laden tragedy about to enfold them.

Not quite the Baz Luhrmann version, but this 90-minute production is determinedly directed by Michael Oakley to appeal to younger generations.

Deliberately cast with a 50/50 gender split, some traditionally male roles are played by female actors.

While the dialogue is 1590s Elizabethan, the costumes place it firmly in retro 1980s.

There’s also comedy before the plot darkens. In Verona, two wealthy families, the Montagues and the Capulets bear an ‘ancient grudge’ resulting in street battles between the two rival gangs.

At a ball, Juliet Capulet, sparkling in silver,

meets heartthrob, Romeo Montague. It’s love at first sight for these two headstrong teenagers; ‘star cross’d lovers’ determined to be together.

Juliet is the driving force in this relationship.

Passionate and exuberant, you can see her imagination taking over, all her romantic daydreams coming true.

Her father, Lord Capulet (Stuart Bowman), railing against his defiant, ungrateful daughter who is betrothed to no less than a prince, only deepens Juliet’s determination.

Secretly married to Romeo, Juliet hatches a foolproof plan. But, as luck would have it, the scheme unravels, and we already know that it’s not going to end well.

Available to watch for free at the Globe Theatre Youtube channel until February 2021, this production is a great way to introduce the family to Shakespeare: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=wFBWXRqa7Gs - Review by Kathryn Keeble

● Cast of Noyews Fludde Photo: Ponch Hawkes ■ Victorian Opera is throwing a party. In a virtual sense, of course, due to current COVID-19 restrictions. But that isn't stopping the state opera company from celebrating its 15-year anniversary.

The company was founded on October 6, 2005, under the visionary leadership of late conductor Richard Gill, and continues strongly today under another Richard, Artistic Director Richard Mills.

Its first production was a family friendly version of Benjamin Britten's Noyes Fludde, performed by Victorian Opera's youth company.

In that cast were several young potential stars, including the current conductor of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Nicholas Carter and now- international soprano Nicole Car. On a personal note, one of the other principals was my older son Edward Smith, who, along with his brother Christian, both had great performing opportunities with Victorian Opera before becoming professional singers.

There are so many people in the last 15 years whose careers were started by Victorian Opera, and it has been a wonderful source of work for both emerging and established performers.

And even in the current restricted time, the company is planning for the future.

While the 2021 season won't be revealed until November, it will include four new operas, one of which is Parrwang Lifts the Sky by acclaimed Yorta Yorta soprano and composer, Deborah Cheetham.

It tells the creation story of the sunrise, from the oral history of the Wathaurong people of Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula.

It will be the 2021 Victorian Opera's Education Production, and will be livestreamed to thousands of school students across the state.

The company has also announced the Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts Opera Prize, which is $50,000 to provide employment for emerging singers throughout 2021, and interested artists can submit applications now.

Victorian Opera is also releasing a digital book, thirty-two over Fifteen: Victorian Opera's Commissioned Works 2005-2020, with an accompanying web series. Both are available at victorianopera.com.au "Victorian Opera celebrates this milestone at a particularly dark time.

“We look back with pride on what we have achieved. We are committed to the long haul, to serve and delight our community, to bring performances and audiences together as a family, continuing to contribute to the wellbeing and quality of life of this great city of Melbourne and Victoria," Richard Mills said.

As part of that extended family from the beginning, Happy 15thAnniversary, Victorian Opera. www.victorianopera.com.au - Julie Houghton

Media Flashes Sandy signs off

■ ABC NewsRadio breakfast presenter SandyAloisi has hosted her final radio shift.

She tweeted: "Thanks everyone for all your kind words following my decision to leave theABC. “Looking forward to turning the 2.45am alarm off!It’s been a great ride."

- Greg Newman

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Victoria Pictorial

● Brighton. (Valentine Series)

Brighton Historic Photo Collection

● Brighton Beach State School. 1924.

● The Welsh cottages at Brighton, reconstucted as ‘Pen-y-bryn’, the home of Lloyd Tayler, Brighton. Circa 1890

● Brighton Beach. 1870.

● Brighyton Orphan Asylum. Circa 1880.

● ‘Merton’, St Leonard’s College, Brighton. 1969.

● Brighton Post Ofice and Exchange. 1917-30.

● Brighton Surgery. New St, Brighton. 1959.

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

LA-based film directors move home ■ Hi everyone, from my suite at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites comes this week's news.

Out and About

Relocating to Australia

Plague worse than COVID

■ "I'm Free" said international Aussie film director, Rod Hardy who was released from his self-funded quarantine in Sydney last week.

So many hard working Australian expats have moved back home to be with their loved ones during this global pandemic.

America seems like it has lost control from the top down. Over 200,000 deaths and the future is not looking better. The whole world is waiting for a miracle. I hope it happens soon as more innocent lives will be lost.

The world is now a much smaller place when the planes can safely fly to international routes.

Aussie directors like Rod Hardy and Anthony Bowman will not only be adding their expertise and talent to the Australian film industry but they will also be looking a further opportunities abroad.

Relaxing soft drinks ■ The maker of Mountain Dew and other caffeinated soft drinks now wants to sell consumers a beverage that will help them relax and drift off to sleep.

With tastes shifting away from sugary drinks, PepsiCo Inc. is about to start selling a beverage with L-theanine, which is an amino acid and FDA-approved supplement used for relaxation and usually found in green teas.

Named ‘Driftwell’, the product was developed to ease angst and restlessness, according to Emily Silver, PepsiCo's vice president of innovation and capabilities for North America.

"The need for relaxation has only increased during the pandemic," Silver said. The new drink is part of what the company calls a "functional" category of beverages that aim to help consumers with specific needs.

With competition high and consumer interest in flagship soft drinks waning, beverage companies are exploring new formats.

Coca-Cola Co., for example, is testing a new alcoholic drink based on the popular Topo Chico mineral water. And the industry is delving into drinks enhanced with CBD, a nonpsychoactive cannabis ingredient that companies say promotes relaxation without the high produced by marijuana.

■ Pope Francis strayed from his prepared remarks at his weekly Sunday Angelus overlooking St Peter's Square to scold his critics for gossiping, calling it a "plague worse than COVID" that seeks to divide the Catholic Church. The Pope did not mention any specific factions, but there are groups who strongly dislike this Pope, and in some cases even refuse to recognise him. He talked at length about the devil being the "biggest gossiper," trying to divide the church with his lies.

"Please brothers and sisters, let's try to not gossip," he said.

"Gossip is a plague worse than COVID. Worse. Let's make a big effort: No gossiping!"

Gang member released ● Pictured in West Hollywood at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites are Countdown Motion Pictures CEO Gavin Wood, Ramada Managing Directorf Alan Johnson and international film director Rod Hardy.

Social media survey

Name tags covered ■ Rochester Police Department officers have been given permission to cover up their names displayed on their tags to avoid harassment from left-wing protesters, who are screaming out their home addresses, kids' names and schools, and making taunting calls to their parents in front of them.

They are also spreading personal information about the cops via social media.

"The past couple of months officers names have been researched by protesters to put personal information out to the public, putting the safety of their families in jeopardy," said a statement from RPD Chief La'Ron Singletary, who announced his resignation earlier this week.

"Officers have been allowed to remove their name tags in an effort to prevent their personal information from being spread on social media," Singletary added.

Local radio show host and journalist Bob Lonsberry posted on Twitter: "Peaceful protesters have stood outside the Rochester Public Safety Building, read an officer's name off his uniform, tracked him down on their phones, and called his parents to taunt them or held up the phone to show the officer his home address and threaten to come after him there.

Speak with Jennifer ■ If you are considering coming over for a holiday to see the stars later on in 2020, 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

■ New York state prison officials put a reputed MS-13 gang member back on the streets even though the feds ordered him held on a murder charge that carries the death penalty. Ever Morales-Lopez, 26, was granted early parole for a 2018 conspiracy conviction on Long Island and released from the medium-security Washington Correctional Facility in Comstock on Sept. 3, records show. But a federal arrest warrant for Morales-Lopez was lodged with the state after he was indicted in July, along with seven other reputed MS-13 members, on racketeering charges that cover six murders, two attempted murders and a kidnapping conspiracy, a law enforcement source familiar with his case said.

The warrant was supposed to ensure he was transferred to federal custody to await trial instead of being sprung, the source said. Instead, the FBI didn't learn Morales-Lopez had been freed until Sept. 8 - five days after he was cut loose. But members of the FBI-Long Island Gang Task Force were able to track him down and bust him within 12 hours, the source said.

GavinWood

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What’s dirty in your bathroom

■ It's actually the toothbrush holder. In a study in 2019 on household germs, conducted by the global public health and safety organization NSF International, researchers tested 30 surfaces, six of which were in the bathroom in 22 homes for the presence of bacteria, yeast and mold.

While 27 per cent of toilet seats contained mold and yeast, 64 per cent of toothbrush holders did.

Of the toothbrush holders, 27 per cent had coliform which is an indicator of potential faecal contamination and 14 per cent had staph.

"The toothbrush holder often has many of the factors germs need," says Lisa Yakas, a microbiologist at NSF International.

"It is dark, damp and not cleaned as frequently as it should be."

But that doesn't mean you should freak out about your germy bathroom, says Sean Gibbons, an assistant professor at the Institute for Systems Biology, a non-profit research institution in Seattle.

Coliform tests detect faecal contamination, but coliforms are not usually pathogenic.

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■ Instagram is the worst social media network for mental health and wellbeing, according to a recent survey of almost 1500 teens and young adults. While the photo-based platform got points for self-expression and self-identity, it was also associated with high levels of anxiety, depression, bullying and FOMO, or the "fear of missing out." Out of five social networks included in the survey, YouTube received the highest marks for health and wellbeing and was the only site that received a net positive score by respondents. Twitter came in second, followed by Facebook and then Snapchat with Instagram bringing up the rear.

The Status Of Mind survey included input from 1,479 young people ages 14 to 24 from February through May of this year, people answered questions about how different social media platforms impacted 14 different issues related to their mental or physical health. There were certainly some benefits associated with social networking. All of the sites received positive scores for self-identity, self-expression, community building and emotional support, for example. YouTube also got high marks for bringing awareness of other people's health experiences, for providing access to trustworthy health information and for decreasing respondents' levels of depression, anxiety, and loneliness.

Doing it easy in jail ■ The his-and-hers California federal prisons where a judge has agreed to send Lori Loughlin and her husband to serve their upcoming sentences in the college admissions scandal are hardly Alcatraz. Both are low-security slammers within two hours of their $9.5 million mansion in a gated community west of Los Angeles. If approved by the federal Bureau of Prisons, Loughlin's new gated community will be the "Satellite Camp" of the Federal Correctional Institution in Victorville. The camp offers yoga, pilates and origami, as well as music lessons, including classes in saxophone, accordion, or ukulele, according to the facilities' inmate handbook.

Cartoon drawing, crochet, leather craft and ceramics are also on offer. During her stay, the Full House star could also learn skills for a new career if her acting career is never revived including how to drive a forklift, repair bicycles or be a dental assistant, the handbook advises.

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■ When I was a lot younger I went to the pictures to see Fred Astaire in many films - I was not a fan of his dancing but I loved to see him onscreen.

As I grew older my tastes changed and I began to appreciate that this man was a brilliant dancer and I became a huge fan.

My big regret was that I did not get to see him when he was in Melbourne to film On The Beach in 1959.

These days I love to watch the old films with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers - that was when we had real family films. I went to a preview of a new Hollywood film recently and I felt as if I was at a porno movie - I ask myself how much lower can we sink and whatever happened to style and class?

Frederick Austerlitz was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1899. His mother was born in America and his father emigrated from Austria.

Fred was six years old when his father lost his job and the family moved to New York to concentrate on establishing Fred and his sister Adele as a juvenile vaudeville singing and dancing team.

The youngsters were successful and changed their surnames to Astaire. By the time Fred was 18 they were appearing in Broadway shows and on London's West End. When Adele married in 1932 the team broke up and Fred began working with a new stage partner, Claire Luce.

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Fred Astaire

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

Fred auditioned for RKO Pictures and after his screen test the famous comments were noted, "Can't act. Slightly bald. Also dances."

Despite these comments RKO cast Fred opposite Joan Crawford in his first on screen appearance in the film Dancing Lady. He got fifth billing in Flying Down To Rio in 1933 - but it was the film that launched his career.

The public loved Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers and wanted to see more of them dancing onscreen. Over the following 16 years Fred and Ginger made another nine films together which included Carefree, Follow The Fleet, The Gay Divorcee, Roberta, Shall We Dance, The Story Of Vernon and Irene Castle, Swing Time, Top Hat and The Barkleys Of Broadway.

● Fred Astaire He worked with his personal choreographer Hermes Pan and they developed original dancing routines for his films. Fred was a perfectionist and insisted working for long hours to get it right.

He also liked to film the routines in one shot wherever possible. His classic films include Holiday Inn, Blue Skies, Easter Parade, Three Little Words and Royal Wedding.

He married Phyllis Potter in 1933 and they had three children, Peter his stepson and their own two children Fred Jnr and Ava. Fred was

devastated when Phyllis passed away in 1954 at the age of 46.

In his later years he continued to make television and film appearances. When he was in Melbourne in 1959 he played golf with Tony Charlton and joined Bruce Skeggs in the commentary box at the trots.

Tony Perkins recalled happy times playing piano at the Showgrounds whilst Fred sang along during the filming breaks and my friend Bill Bennett appears in a scene with Fred in On The Beach.

His final musical film was Finian's Rainbow in 1968. Fred married Robyn Smith, who was a jockey, in 1980 and they were very happy in his final years.

FredAstaire died from pneumonia on June 22, 1987. His last request was to thank his fans for their years of support. In a final quote from Frank Sinatra - "I have only one thing to say about Fred: He could have been the classiest performer I have ever known in all my years in showbusiness."

Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AW The Time Tunnel - Remember When Sundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens.

And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon. www.innerfm.org.au

Cruise the Danube River and the Black Sea ■ Explore the imperial city of Budapest before sailing behind the former Iron Curtain on a luxury river cruise in September, 2021, along the Danube River to the Black Sea on a new fly-stay-and-cruise package released exclusively by Riviera Travel River Cruises and its Australian representative, small ship cruise specialist, Cruise Traveller.

The cruise to the Black Sea is now one of the top-selling journeys for Riviera Travel River Cruises as more cruise lovers seek out alternative itineraries to explore lesser known European locations and enjoy new experiences away from the tourist hotspots.

Cruise Traveller's exclusive 17night 'Hungary to the Black Sea' package begins on September 26, 2021, and includes three nights of pre-cruise accommodation in Budapest, a twoday transport-and-attractions pass in Budapest, a 14-night cruise along the Danube River from Budapest to the Black Sea and back and return flights from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth.

Guests who book before December 31, 2020, will receive a free onboard drinks package.

From the grand Hungarian capital of Budapest, with its historic outdoor hot baths and treasure trove of baroque, neoclassical, eclectic and art nouveau architecture, guests will sail aboard Riviera Travel River Cruises' five-star river ship, Robert Burns, east along the Danube through Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria to the mouth of the river on the Black Sea. Cruise highlights include the artnouveau capital of Belgrade, the sheer, limestone cliffs of the Iron Gates Gorge, the faded grandeur of Bucharest with its Paris-like ambience, the pristine, World-Heritagelisted Danube Delta, the fragrant pine forests of the Balkans, the ruined fortress and ancient churches of Pleven in Bulgaria, the old town port of Constanta on the Black Sea and the medieval Smederevo Fortress, lining the river in Serbia.

Sixteen complimentary, guided excursions by coach and foot are included in the 14-night cruise.

Including return flights, threenights of pre-cruise accommodation in Budapest, the 14-night cruise, excursions, a free drinks-package and onboard meals, the 17-night 'Hungary

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The Rattler

■ Two para-athletes qualified for next year's Paralympic Games launched the Mary Valley Rattler's new 'all access' carriage, providing special facilities for wheelchair- and other assisted-access passengers.

Steven Elliott and Hannah Dodd were meant to have been returning from the Tokyo Paralympics at this time, after representing Australia in the Rollers and Gliders wheelchair basketball teams, but COVID-19 resulted in the postponement of the Paralympics to August 2021.

The railway carriage dates back to 1924 and required extensive renovation and upgrading to make it railworthy for the Mary Valley Rattler steam train. with John Rozentals Internal and external panelling has to the Black Sea' package on Septem- been replaced, while windows, ber 26, 2021, is available from frames, doors and floors have been repaired, sanded, painted and var$10,795 per person twin-share.

Phone Cruise Traveller on 1300 nished.

The sympathetic restoration has 561 001 or visit www.Cruise been designed to preserve the Traveller.com.au changes throughout its history, while adding new access ramps to ensure an even wider cross-section of people ■ Spoil your senses, indulge your can experience the historic steam taste buds, and get up close to the train's journey through the Mary Valmagnificent wildlife, while exploring ley. some of Kangaroo Island's muchWhile built originally to house up loved attractions on SeaLink's new to 90 passengers on cross bench seats 'Kangaroo Island Sip & See Day in nine compartments, the new conTour'. figuration is a far more spacious 56 Operating every Tuesday, Thurs- seats, with four dedicated and fully day and Sunday until March 2021, this equipped wheelchairs spaces. fun-filled tour is priced from $256 per The restoration was undertaken in person twin-share. the Old Gympie Workshops by a loThis tour can be experienced as a cal carpenter, with the assistance day tour as a day-night package or as from a wide range of volunteers. part of the two-day 'Ultimate' tour.

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All tours include return ferry trans- com.au fers and air-conditioned coach touring with a local Kangaroo Island driver/guide who will provide an informative and fun commentary ■ Fly free to Europe in 2022 and sail throughout the day.

The overnight option includes the the turquoise-blue waters of the one-day tour plus pre-tour overnight Aegean and Mediterranean on three accommodation and a buffet break- back-to-back cruises aboard two of fast at Kangaroo Island Seafront Ho- the world's largest sailing ships as part tel Penneshaw, overlooking the mag- of three new fly-triple-cruise-and-stay packages released by Cruise Travelnificent Backstairs Passage.

The tour also includes enjoy a two- ler. Two of the packages feature the course pub lunch in the soldier settle- Greek islands of Skopelos and Skiathos where the hit Abba music ment township of Parndana. movie, Mamma Mia, was filmed.

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OK. With John O’Keefe Where’s the beef?

● Burger King ■ Burger chains spend a lot of time sniping at one another, sometimes for the craziest reason.

In California, Burger King has been pinged, and had their tvc banned because of a claim their beef comes from cows impregnated with a magic potion reducing the amount of Greenhouse gases emitted.

Tests were conducted and the answer was - bulldust. Farmers and the general public took exception as did the Ad Police and Burger King retired hurt.

Word on the Street

■ AC/DC have been keeping a low profile of late but wherever they go they attract a crowd. They have been spotted in a European recording studio, and guess who were strutting their stuff –former vocalist Brian Johnson and drummer Phil Rudd, both had previously left the band. Rockers could be in the permanent line-up for a new release next month. Word on the street.

Remember When?

■ The sad passing of rocker Max Merritt brings back memories of his first gig in Oz when he toured with the Meteors in 1963. Max and band were big time across the ditch in New Zealand, they came to Oz as the support group to American cowboy/vocalist Sheb Wooley. Sheb who ?

He sang The Purple People Eater. Sheb led a colourful life mainly as an actor in Westerns including High Noon, Rawhide and a string of spaghetti Westerns. Side hustles included being a rodeo horseman, married five times and sometimes C&W singer.

Under the hammer

■ Movie buff Bill Collins amassed a mammoth collection of items relative to movies of the past- 10,000 items in fact - autographs, props, pictures, DVDs, and so on. So many items it took Theodore Bruce Auctioneers and Valuers four years to catalogue all items. They will be offered for sale online starting October 18 for four sessions concluding November 29. If you’re into memorabilia then be watching, or be square.

Toilet time

■ A lady rang 3AW’s Tom Elliott and in conversation claimed she collected Chamber Pans and to date had 670 pans of all shapes, sizes and colours. Maybe that’s what caused the rush on toilet rolls.

- John O’Keefe

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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs ENOLA HOLMES (2020/M/Netflix): "Stranger Things" star Millie Bobby Brown stars as Enola Holmes, teen sister of legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes, and when she discovers her mother missing, she sets off to find her, and along the way becomes a super-sleuth in her own right as she outwits her famous brother and unravels a dangerous conspiracy around a mysterious young Lord.

Sprightly and relatively energetic late 19th century adventure yarn is driven by wit, charm and a sense of adventuresome fun that is sure to delight couch-bound amateur sleuths, but most notably by a standout cast that includes Superman's Henry Cavill as an emotionally effective Sherlock Holmes, Helena Bonham Carter as Eudoria Holmes, the eccentric and missing matriarch of the Holmes family and Sam Claflin as the more cold-stone-hearted Mycroft Holmes.

Based on the popular Nancy Springer book series, period detail, production and costume design all fine, and even though its breaking the 4th wall "Fleabag" and "Ellery Queen" approach and the issue of female empowerment becomes a bit overbearing at times, this is ultimately a well intentioned and rewarding bubble-gum viewing experience. Stars: *** SEA FEVER (2019/MA15+/Google Play & AppleTV): Admirably effective low budget suspense-horror-mystery of the crew of a West of Ireland trawler who become marooned at sea, and soon find themselves fighting for their lives against a growing parasite in their water supply.

Claustrophobic and isolated setting adds tremendously to the growing tension, and even though a bigger budget would have been an added bonus to the overall proceedings, there's lots to admire here as the stellar cast, the includes Dougray Scott, Connie Nielsen, Jack Hickey and Hermione Corfield, all make this a worthwhile experience.

Openly borrowing and owing a lot to such classics as Ridley Scott's "Alien," James Cameon's "The Abyss" and John Carpenter's "The Thing," among others, this is a relatively gore-less but potently atmospheric nail-biter, and as a result, Irish writer-director Neasa Hardiman will be no doubt headed for bigger shores in Hollywood. Stars: *** RATCHED: Season One (2020/MA15+/Netfilx/8 Parts): Devilishly delightful origin story. set in 1947, of author Ken Kesey's "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" book and subsequent Oscar winning film character Mildred Ratched, who begins working as a nurse at a leading psychiatric hospital, but beneath her stylish exterior lurks a growing darkness.

Co-executive produced by Michael Douglas, who produced the 1975 Oscar winning film "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest," and developed and co-executive produced by award winning "Feud" and "American Horror Story" front-man Ryan Murphy, this prequel to the literary and cinematic classics is a diabolically wicked, stylish, energetic, darkly comic, colourful and twisted experience from beginning to end.

Overflowing with classic cinematic references, most notably the music of the great Bernard Herrmann from such classic thrillers as "Psycho," "North By Northwest," "Vertigo" and "Cape Fear," to name a few, Sarah Paulson commands every moment of her screen time with great intensity and manipulative exultation as Nurse Mildred Ratched, all the while remaining faithful in essence to Louise Fletcher's characterization and Oscar winning performance from the 1975 film, yet making it very much her own, and is aided by a stellar supporting cast the includes the scene stealing Judy Davis as Nurse Betsy Bucket, along with Jon Jon Briones, Sharon Stone, Amanda Plummer and Vincent D'Onofrio.

Not for the squeamish, the eye popping colour palates, top shelf direction, editing, pacing, set and costume design and period detail, all combine to bring the AFI's Number # 5 Screen Villain of All Time to vibrant blood-letting life, a dark, funny and twisted excursion into fear that pushes many of our primal buttons, and with no doubt something even the great Alfred Hitchcock would have relished with his uniquely macabre slice on life. Stars: ***½

Rourke’s Reviews Miss Juneteenth ■ (M). 99 minutes. Opens in selected states October 8.

Despite a number of overly familiar story beats, this flavourful, heartfelt drama offers up characters who deserve our time and attention, bolstered even more by two wonderful lead performances.

Nicole Beharie stars as Turquoise Jones, a hard-working mother who is known across town as a former winner of the prestigious Miss Juneteenth pageant (created to help commemorate Emancipation Day, when slavery was officially ended on June 19, 1865), who is determined to enter her teenage daughter Kai (Alexis Chikaeze) in the contest.

Kai isn't really interested in competing, but Turquoise is insistent, as the winner will be offered a full scholarship to the university of her choice.

As her own life didn't work out as she would have liked, Turquoise is going to make sure Kai doesn't repeat the same mistakes.

Miss Juneteenth nicely captures the world in which Turquoise and Kai inhabit, but some plot turns and character arcs are too easy to see coming, giving the overall story a predictable, deja-vu feel about it.

Debutant writer-director Channing Godfrey Peoples obviously cares about her characters and where they may be heading, and makes sure the audience does to. Beharie and Chikaeze are simply terrific.

RATING - ***

Yuko Takeuchi April 1 1980 September 27 2020.

The film industry is in shock after celebrated star Yuko Takeuchi took her own life on September 27, aged only 40.

Ms. Takeuchi is the fourth Japanese performer to commit suicide since May, after Sei Ashina (AI Collapse), Haruma Miura (The Eternal Zero), and Hana Kimura (Netflix's Terrace House), and really shows the heavy toll this pandemic is having on the mental health of so many people.

Born in Urawa, Saitama, Japan, Ms. Takeuchi made her big screen debut in the 1998 drama Innocent World, followed almost immediately by her first TV appearance in the series Who Do You Think You Are? Ms. Takeuchi then landed a supporting role in Ring (1998), a huge box-office hit that would take the world by storm, spawning many sequels, spin-offs and remakes, and had a major influence on the horror genre for years. After appearing in TV shows such as

Friends (2000), Ms. Takeuchi got her first cinematic starring role in Yomigaeri : Resurrection (2002), which presented a compelling, unique twist on the zombie film, and proved to be a massive success right across Asia, and along with The Queen Of Lunchtime Cuisine, made her an actor in high demand.

Notable films that followed were Night Of The Shooting Stars (2003), Heaven's Bookstore (2004 - playing two roles), and the muchloved Be With You (2004), which quickly lead to a TV incarnation in 2005, then a very good South Korean remake in 2018.

After starring in Isao Yukisada's Spring Snow (2005), Ms Takeuchi delivered one of her best performances in the tender drama Dog In A Sidecar (2007), before teaming up with director Yukisada again in Closed Note (2007).

Ms. Takeuchi was part of an impressive cast in the Hollywood-inspired Midnight Eagle (2007), but was handed a much better, recurring role in The Glorious Team Batista (2008) and The Triumphant Return Of General Rouge (2009), both of which are very entertaining. Ms. Takeuchi struck gold again in 2010 when she was cast as detective Reiko Himekawa in the TV movie Strawberry Night, which lead to a follow-up series in 2012 and a big screen movie in 2013.

From 2010 onwards, Ms Takeuchi has chosen an impressive number of feature film projects, including Golden Slumber (2010), Flowers (2010), 1778 Stories Of Me And My Wife (2011), Hayabusa (2011), A Ghost Of A Chance (2011), Cape Nostalgia (2014), The Inerasable (2016), Creepy (2016), The Magnificent Nine (2016), and The Travelling Cat Chronicles (2018).

Ms Takeuchi received critical acclaim for her performance in the Limited TV series Innocent Days (2018), and in particular for her terrific work in the Hulu-HBO series Miss Sherlock (2018), an absorbing gender variation on the classic Sherlock Holmes character. Ms Takeuchi's final TV appearance was the lead role in the legal drama Queen (2019). On the big screen, Ms Takeuchi's final films were A Long Goodbye (2019), The 47 Ronin In Debt (2019), and two Confidence Man features (spin-offs from the hit 2018 TV series), the latest, entitled Episode Of The Princess (released a few months ago), containing what really amounts to a cameo, but she is appropriately referred to as 'star'.

Ms. Takeuchi was a wonderful actor, who had a truly luminescent on-screen presence. It is so sad to see her go in such tragic fashion, and will be sorely missed by many film fans right around the world.

- Aaron Rourke

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ARIA Awards ■ The ARIAAwards will still proceed this year, but they'll look a little different.

The event will take place at Sydney's The Star on November 25 without an audience, as the organisers look to celebrateAustralian music in a safe environment.

Memo stream ■ Memo Music Hall is announcing Kate Ceberano's return for a special one-off afternoon show and Live Stream event.

"Memo is my favourite venue in Melbourne," says Kate. "When I play there I am truly energised, it's a venue that embraces original music and a strong musical connection with the audience." Sunday, October 18. Tickets at the Memo. https:// www.memomusichall.com.au/

Port Fairy move

■ Following news that Port Fairy Folk Festival 2021 had been cancelled due to the COVID pandemic, the Festival and Geelong Arts Centre presents Home Folk at 8pm on Friday (Oct. 9).

Organisers say: “We are so proud to be celebrating extraordinary local talent in Home Folk, a special Port Fairy Folk Festival virtual event streamed live from the Geelong Arts Centre. The event is free to watch from geelongartscentre.org.au Featured artists will be three Festival favourites: Sal Kimber, Fenn Wilson and Van Walker who will each perform a 30minute set, bringing the Festival-vibes to your screens at home.

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Vintage shows great promise ■ Shaw Wines is a family-ownedand-operated business located in Murrumbateman NSW, the heart of the Canberra cool-climate wine region - locally produced wines from the family's estate-grown fruit.

The Shaw Family first moved to Murrumbateman over 30 years ago, and in 1998 purchased Olleyville, an historic 700-acre fine wool producing property dating back to the mid 19th century.

The estate is truly a family affair headed by Graeme and Ann Shaw, who oversee the operation.

Their two children, Tanya and Michael, are both fully employed in the family business as well as Tanya's husband Michael.

The business, produces a full range of top quality estate grown fruit which has enabled the Shaw family to consistently make superbquality wines year after year.

Located in a prime position at an elevation of around 640 metres within what is described as a coolclimate region, the estate is quite unique in that several of the sites, with appropriately sloping aspects and superb soils, have microclimates perfectly suiting the production of outstanding cabernet sauvignon.

With around 70 acres of riesling, semillon, merlot, malbec, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon under vines, the property supplies Shaw Wines with its entire production and can lay claim to the fact that they produce 100 per cent estate-grown

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● wines. In the last five years, Shaw Wines has collected over 300 medals and trophies from various Australian and international wine shows including the title of Best Australian Cabernet Sauvignon from the London International Wine Challenge in 2018.

WINE REVIEWS Shaw Wines 2017 Reserve 'Isabella' Riesling ($40): Isabella Anderson was born in 1919 and lived and worked on the Olleyville property until her retirement in 2007.

The 2017 vintage was set up by good winter rain and a cooler spring. The grapes were picked at

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Classy field for the Guineas ■ Exciting New Zealand three-year-old colt Mo'unga, a recent winner of the Dulcify quality at Rosehill , heads the charts in a lead-up to the running of the Caulfield Guineas to be run at Caulfield on Saturday (Oct. 10).

He made it three wins from his only three starts, when he beat some smart horses against him, the likes of Global Quest, who ran second to him in the Dulcify.

That was over1500 metres, and the "old mile" here, will suit him right down to the ground.

He seems quite comfortable on any sort of ground winning the Dulcify on a soft 5.

He won on a heavy 10 on the Gold Coast, then scored on a good three track at Newcastle, so he is versatile.

He is with the master trainer, Chris Waller, at Randwick, who knows how to put the polish on them.

Mo'unga is being quoted at around the $5 mark, and represents good value, as he is all class.

Right behind him in the betting on the Guineas is the smart Hawkes team trained youngster, in ● Glenfiddich. Racing Photos.

Olekirk. ping up to the 1600m metre trip. Next is the It's been mentioned that he and his Mick Price-Michael Kent junior trained colt, stablemate, North Pacific, have been valued at Cambourne, after two wins on end, ran a cred$25 million each, it's a bit rich, but they are top itable fourth in the Guineas, and was well supnotch. ported.

Ole Kirk, by the prolific sire Written TyHe's by the great sire, the late Redoute's coon, made up for two unlucky seconds at his Choice, and has an advantage being trained on previous starts, and won in good style from his the track and could be a place bet. stablemate, North Pacific,and King's Legacy, Tagaloa, a winner of the Blue Diamond earwho improved on his previous outing. lier in the year, may be feeling the pinch after a Ole Kirk, in winning the coveted Golden Rose very hard run first up against fellow three-yearStakes over the 1400 metre trip, has now raced olds. seven times for two wins and four placings, a He took on the older horses in the Sir Rupert model of consistency.

Clarke Stakes, which proved a bit rich for the There has been good money for the Peter promising colt.

Moody trained Glenfiddich, of which he is also His trainers, Trent Busuttin and Natalie an owner.

Young have a high opinion of the son of Lord His win in the Stutt Stakes was good, and the Kanaloa, a Japanese stallion, from the Japastable are even thinking of having a go in the nese mare, Vasilissa.

Cox Plate.

It's commonly known that Moody has a big opinion of the colt and they will be among these fighting it out in the Guineas, come October10.

The nice-looking colt, King's Legacy, with the Snowden pair, Peter and his son Paul, were pleased with the run, the way he finished off on a hot pace set by the ill-fated Rothfire, who broke down badly.

The 1600 metre trip of the Caulfield Guineas will suit the big strider, and if he can be a little closer on the pace, he could be hard to run down.

He is being quoted at around $8, and represents good value especially for the place, two to one for your money.

North Pacific is one I have had my eye on for some time before his first race.

He rattled home behind his stablemate Ole Kirk, to run second in the Golden Rose, and is being touted like his stablemate at $25 million.

I am a big rap for the son of Brazen Beau, who will eat up the 1600 metres of the Caulfield the Guineas Prelude taking his record to four wins out of five starts, with his unplaced run full Guineas with his powerful strides.

I am confident that he can turn the table of merit, after being badly checked when coming home hard. around with his partner, Ole Kirk.

The Team feel he will be hard to beat stepThe Ben Hayes-Tom Dabernig trained, colt, Crosshaven made it two on end at Caulfield in

Ted Ryan

On the next line is the Ben Hayes-Tom Dabernig trained Aysar, who had won his first two, but had no luck in the Guineas Prelude.

They were coming hard near the finish and with chances all around, he copped it.

Another consistent performer is Amish Boy, who after running a good second up the straight six behind the smart colt, Doubtland, who is with the Hawkes team He followed that up with a big run in the Guineas Prelude, with another good second.

He is the powerful stable of Ciaron Maher and David Eustace and is pretty smart.

The early favorite for the Guineas, the promising Flying Award, with Danny O'Brien's team and never went an inch at Caulfield in the Prelude, and his rider, Damien Oliver eased right out of the race in the straight to finish tailed off.

Surely something must have gone amiss with the one time favorite.

Of the others Cherry Tortoni ran a good second in the Stutt Stakes at Moonee Valley at their opening night meeting and is highly promising.

It was a good run, as he is set for the Victoria Derby over the longer trip of 2500 metres.

He has plenty of ability and with the top team at Paddy Payne's.

Last, but not least is National Choice, who flew out in the Guineas Prelude and went like a scalded cat, but stuck on well to run a strong third.

His trainer, Mick Price, said after the race, he will definitely be ridden much quieter come Caulfield Guineas day this Saturday.

I like the New Zealander, Mo'unga, he is strong, and North Pacific, who is not far behind him.

Early Cup chances

■ You have to put in the favorite, Russian Camelot. His stablemate, last year's Cup winner, Vow and Declare, has gone up in weights, but is a definite chance.

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