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● Carl Dewhurst ■ The National Jazz Awards, Australia’s most The guitar was last featured in 2014, when prestigious jazz performance competition, re- Carl Morgan took out the prestigious honour. turns in 2022 with the spotlight turned to the Award winning guitarist and 2002 NJA conation’s most talented young guitarists. winner Stephen Magnusson will head this year’s The prize pool includes a recording session judging panel. with Pughouse Studios and $7000 for the winJoining him on the panel is Carl Dewhurst, ner with second and third placegetters receiv- also a 30-year creative music veteran, who is ing $4,000 and $2,000 respectively. considered one Australia’s most accomplished High-level Australian guitarists aged 36 or and highly regarded jazz and improvising guiyounger are invited to submit their application tarists. by August 31. Another judge, Fran Swinn, has carved out Contestants must submit three recordings – her own sound in the Australian musical landone piece by an Australian composer, another scape with her band, The Fran Swinn Trio and ballad and also a blues standard or original. as a member of Improv Mill, Big Guitar and Full details of the Awards and how to enter the Louisa Rankin band. are available on www.wangarattajazz.com/naThis year’s five finalists will be announced tional-jazz-awards/ in late September with the 2022 National Jazz Presented as part of the Wangaratta Festi- Award finals held in Wangaratta on Saturday, val of Jazz and Blues, each year the Awards October 29. focus on a different instrument - guitar, bass, www.wangarattajazz.com/ saxophone, brass, drums, piano or vocals. national-jazz-awards

Six times over the limit: Police

■ A man has returned an alleged reading of more than six times the legal alcohol limit after crashing into two parked cars in Hoppers Crossing. Police were called to Willmott Drive at Derrimut Rd to reports of the crash about 8.10pm on Friday (July 15). Investigators have been told the driver attempted to drive off from the scene but was followed by witnesses who blocked in the vehicle until Police arrived. The driver, a 49-year-old Hoppers Crossing man, was found to be unlicensed and returned an evidentiary breath test of 0.309 He is expected to be charged on summons with a range of offences including unlicensed driving and exceed prescribed concentration of alcohol.

■ The Doncaster Playhouse hosted three one-act plays last weekend, all three finalists in the National Playwright Competition now in its 20th year. The competition faced significant challenges over the past two years with cancelled performances due to the pandemic. COVID again disrupted the competition program this year. Carmen Saarelaht’s R U OK? was presented as a rehearsed reading with its original cast members in COVID isolation. Annie Sterling, Mark Robert Walters, Anthony Fogas and Adeline Close stepped in at short notice and presented a lively reading. Elizabeth Long packs her play A Body Corporate Meeting with laughs and pathos. Peter Nathan directs this gentle comedy of bad manners and hurt feelings with a twist in its tail. Penny (Jessica May) and John (Anthony Fogas) reluctantly host the body corporate meeting. Boorish Jim (Mark Robert Walters) quashes any suggestions and soon has everyone offside. Tension rises, and tempers flare. Margaret (Milijana Cancar), Jim’s longsuffering partner, tries her best to smooth the waters. Dave Wellings’ Dusty Roots, directed by Graeme McCoubrie, is a comedy that packs in many great one-liners. Hank (Conner McLeod) wants to get the rockabilly band back together, no mean feat after more than 20 years. Former singer and go-go dancer Lynelle (Heather King) wants a new hip, “dancing with a Zimmer frame” is last on her list of priorities. Greg (Stephen D’Aagata) has a surprise in store. That is if he can get it out of the lift. Hank’s granddaughter Tayler (Alex Hutchinson) and the band’s drummer Boozy (Richard Ryan) are arguing about climate change. Hank’s dream of getting the band back together is looking decidedly shaky. Three new one-act plays, all with great potential. - Review by Kathryn Keeble

● Nadia Gianinotti portrays Velma Kelly in Chicago at Frankston Arts Centre. Details inside.

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● Yea Under 9s: O. Skilling, A. Ferris, T. Stuctchbury-Debincrat.

Young Tigers shine in the rain

■ Yea’s young Tigers headed off to Euroa for last weekend’s match, the second game for the season in wet raining conditions. Coach Al Tait urged players to work together and welcomed new player Hudson to the team for his first game, before setting the team positions for the first quarter. With just four games to go until the end of the season, Coach Al encouraged players to get behind the ball and to talk to each other and the Tigers were set to get going. Yea contested the ball from the first bounce, with Toby J clearing the ball from defence and Angus earning a possession, but Euroa attacked strongly and scored the first goal of the game. Taye was strong tapping out in the ruck, with Jack receiving a free kick for a high tackle, but the ball moved into Euroa’s forward line quickly. The Tigers, through Toby J kicked out to Charlie G, who delivered an effective kick to Angus. He kicked deep into the forward line to Darby who kicked the Tigers first goal. The Tigers won the next centre ball up, and Toby

J was in and under the pack to clear the ball. Toby G was effective in tapping the ball on to Austin, and Angus tackled fiercely to be rewarded with a free kick for holding the ball. Toby SD, as always, worked hard around the ground, and under the packs. The Tigers pressed forward, but Euroa were strong in defence, pushing back to clear the ball into the centre third, before the quarter ended. During the quarter time break, Coach Al urged players to man up in the back line and to keep pushing hard, and to work as a team, protecting each other and supporting each other. Toby G won the centre ball up with a great tap out to Ollie who quickly moved the ball on to Tahlia in the forward line. She tapped the ball to Toby J who kicked a great goal from a pack of players. Jack W received a free kick in the centre and delivered to Charlie G who kicked a goal. Ollie worked well in the ruck this quarter, tapping out to Toby G who kicked strongly. The Tigers worked well to stop Euroa running on with the ball into attack. ● Turn To Page 15

● Yea Under 11s: B. Dredge, F. Roberts, E. Porter

● Mr and Mrs Denis Smith with the Melbourne Cup. File Photo. ■ Yea has been selected as one of the 24 Victo- tell the public that we hold four family events rian towns to host the Melbourne Cup in the each year in Yea which attract 1000-1500 people each to the town and provide an important solead-up to the first Tuesday in November. Denis Smith, President of the Yea and St Pats cial outlet for locals to celebrate end of work Racing Club, said that Lyndal Tait penned the year or birthday events. “The club would welcome assistance from submission which resulted in Yea being given any local,group to help with the race set ups and the nod to host the Cup. Ms Taity, who is Fashions on the Field Co- will happily reward those groups or clubs for Ordinator for the Club, will be part of the group their efforts,” Mr Smith said. managing stop offs and events to showcase the Cup. The Cup brings its own entourage, usually including an ex-Cup winning jockey. Such visits has been popular with schools, hospitals, and other centres. ■ Mansfield Shire Council is working People get an often once in a lifetime opporclosely with the Mt Buller Mt Stirling Resort tunity to see an Australian institution up close, Management to try to ease the traffic burden and to learn the history and story of what the at the approach to the Alpine Resorts and ensure safe road access for those who live Cup has meant to Australians for over 150 years. close by. The 24-stop schedule is a significant number After two snow seasons heavily impacted as each of the participating towns is allocated a by COVID-19, visitors are flocking to horse in a giant Melbourne Cup sweep. Victoria’s Alpine Resorts in record numbers A prize of $50,000 is awarded to the registo enjoy the snow. tered charity or charities that the Racing Club Mt Buller is the most popular resort in nominates should its horse win the Cup. No deVictoria and welcomed 174,000 visitors to cision has been made on this yet. July 10, which was nearly double the record “ Properly co-ordinated, this day and evening breaking seasons of 2018 and 2019. should be an exciting time for residents of Yea The high level of traffic caused headaches and district,” said Mr Smith. for locals on Saturday July 2 when the road to Mirimbah was at a crawl from as far back “The club would be happy to hear from any as Pinnacle Valley. Many visitors were also local, organisation willing to be involved in the unable to enter the resorts over the school day and/ or evening as we would like to have a holiday weekends after arriving without plan worked out by the first week in August. Said prebooking their resort entry. “ It will also give the Club an opportunity to

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Local News Youth Room opens

■ Mitchell Shire Council is making some exciting changes in Seymour with a new Youth Room now open on Tuesdays. Seymour Youth Room is a fun, safe, inclusive space for young people aged 12 to 18. The new room will replace Broadford Youth Room’s Tuesday session. This means there is now Youth Room activities in Broadford on Mondays, Seymour on Tuesdays, and Wallan on Wednesday and Thursdays. Seymour Youth Room is located in the front room at the Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre, Chittick Park, Pollard Street, Seymour. Drop in from 3.30pm to 5pm, Tuesdays during school terms.

Court Lists Seymour Magistrates’ Court Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division. Criminal Case Listings Thursday, July 28 Bartlett, James Beck, Samuel John Black, Ayden Garrett Bray, Shaun Brennan, Michael Douglas Bruno, Belinda Buscema, Ryan Michael Butler, Joshua Chubb, Maxwell James Coldhill, Ryan Dadallge, Shami Suranga Delahunty, Shaun Angel Dimech, Luke Febey, Renee Mary Ferro, Toni Maree Fisher, Jordan Gamble, Jacqueline Anne Gibson, Matthew Graham, Corey Gray, Ethan Hannon, Bailey Hobba, Remi Hooper, Ashley Ronald Johnson, Rachael Laird, Ashleigh Laoumtzes, Steven Mahoney, Damien Maltman, Tyson Mcalpin, Benjamin Mcdonald, Paul Meldrum, Christopher Glen Miller, O'rion Omar, Ghazi Patterson, Liam Paul, Liam Plumbe, Chantel Pollard, Warren John Price, Mark Quinn, Keara Rainey, Luke Scanlan, Chris Schifter, Stephen Sendall, Elysha Shepherdson, Nathan Short, Trent Souter, Grant Anthony Thrower, Andrea Turner, Matthew John Yee Yap, Tiffany Poh Mansfield Magistrates’ Court Wednesday, July 27 Al-Qattan, Jasim Anderson, Lloyd David Archer, Blake William Bevan, Christian John Canavan, Brendan Clements, Andrew James Collins, Aaron Mark Daniels, Mark Hargrave, Turi Harper, Rowan Patrick Hoskin, Brady Craig Hussain, Thannun Younis Kincaid, Jae David Licari, Geoffrey Phillip Mcclure, Malcolm John Morrison, Neil Perry, Ian Neil Pruett, Ben Keoni Savic, Tyler Sutcliffe, Kylie Tartoussi, Abdul Razzak Valles, Francesco Javier Walker, Daniel James Wiggett, William Wyatt, Zachary

Regional Round-Up Peri-urban status

■ Yarra Ranges Council and Mornington Peninsula Shire are seeking a new ‘peri-regional’ status from the State Government, which would unlock funding opportunities for community projects. Yarra Ranges Shireendorsed its position to advocate to State Government for periregional status at last week’s Council Meeting. The Council has written to the State Government and shared a report commissioned in partnership with Mornington Peninsula Shire, which provides the evidence and analysis underpinning their advocacy for a new status, peri-regional. This new status would allow both Councils to retain their metropolitan classification while gaining access to regional funding programs to better support their outer, more-regional communities. Yarra Ranges Mayor, Cr Jim Child, said this new status would allow both municipalities to deliver more benefits for their regional communities, and for the state as a whole. “Really, this is just the inverse of the precedent that’s been set by the peri-urban group of councils,” Cr Child said. “We’ve heard from our residents and local businesses for many years now that the challenges, opportunities and potential of our regional areas need to be better recognised by the State Government. There are funding streams available to support regional communities, but neither Yarra Ranges or Mornington Peninsula have consistent access to these programs, despite having towns that locals would call ‘regional’. “A peri-regional status would unlock our ability to apply for regional funding streams from both State and Federal Governments, creating greater opportunities for our tourism, agricultural and cultural industries in the process.”

$4m grants bid

■ Mitchell Shire Council is seeking $4 million in grants from the Victorian Government to help deliver community projects including new tennis/netball courts, sports lighting, stadium improvements and a new pool slide as well as upgrades to parks, play spaces and community centres. The Council says it is committed to relentlessly advocating for funding to benefit our community and particularly to improving sport and physical activity opportunities for girls and women. The projects Council has applied for grants for are: ■ Pyalong Recreation Reserve netball/ tennis courts and lighting upgrade ■ Harley Hammond Reserve, Broadford, renewal and lighting upgrade of courts 3 and 4 ■ Broadford Baseball Facility lighting upgrade ■ R.B. Robson Stadium, Wallan, upgrade ■ Beveridge Central active open space reserve planning ■ Wallan Tennis Centre courts upgrade ■ Graham Street Park, Seymour, play space and park renewal ■ Heywood Hill Park, Seymour, play space and park renewal ■ Generation Park, Seymour, play space and park renewal ■ Tallarook outdoor pool slide ■ Kilmore Senior Citizens Centre redevelopment and accessibility upgrade ■ Wandong Community Centre redevelopment and accessibility upgrade ■ Kings Park Seymour, play space upgrade The populations of Wallan (14,700), Beveridge (3700), Kilmore/Kilmore East (10,300), Broadford (5500) and Seymour (6500) are increasing. Part of Council’s role is to work with government and community partners to help provide community facilities and the opportunity to play sport and for our communities to connect. The outcomes of the 2022-2023 Growing Suburbs Fund and Local Sports Infrastructure Fund applications will be announced by the State Government later this year. ● Register at FreePaper.com.au for a Digital Edition to be emailed to you

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Sex assaults in Ranges

● Thomas of Lilydale Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing man Thomas. The 27-year-old was last seen at a residence on the Maroondah Highway, Lilydale, about midday on Monday last week (July 11). Police and family are concerned for Thomas as he has a medical condition and his disappearance is out of character. Thomas is Caucasian, of solid build, with short brown hair. He was last seen wearing a maroon-coloured hooded jumper and dark navy denim jeans. Thomas is known to frequent public transport. Police have released an image of Thomas and urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact Lilydale Police Station on 9739 2300.

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Murrindindi Council’s decision to reduce its press advertising will alienate many older residents in the Shire. With a median age of 48 in the municipality, a large proportion of the local population does not engage with internet websites. “This is a change from the usual weekly half-page ad you see in the three main newspapers and the ads you see from time to time in the smaller community publications. We’ll keep producing editorial content for our media outlets on key projects and initiatives that Council is working on – so regular readers won’t be missing out on any important news,” said Cr Damien Gallagher. The Council has the expectation that the editorial releases will be published by the local newspapers, which are being hit by an 80 per cent increase in newsprint prices.

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Following the State Government’s announcement of its Stay Well in Winter campaign, Strathbogie Council moved last night’s Council Meeting (Tues., July 19) to an online format.Latest advice from health experts is to strongly recommend mask wearing in indoor and crowded settings. Therefore, moving the meeting to online, will allow participation from home without masks.

■ Detectives from the Sexual Crimes Squad have charged a man as part of their investigation into a series of alleged incidents involving sexual assault, abduction and stalking in the Dandenong Ranges area dating back over 20 years. A 71-year-old Drouin man was arrested by police just after 8am on Wednesday morning (July 13) in Abbotsford. He was subsequently interviewed in relation to two incidents in 1998, one on September 24 in Belgrave and one on December 1 in Clematis. On both occasions, the complainants were hitch-hiking when they were allegedly picked up by a male and subsequently sexually assaulted. Detectives have tonight issued the man with 35 charges including: ■ Rape (x6); ■ Abduction of a child under 16 years (x2); ■ False imprisonment (x2); ■ Make threats to kill (x3); ■ Procuring sexual penetration of a child under 16 (x2); ■ Sexual penetration – under 16 years (x6); ■ Indecent act – child under 16 years (x5); ■ Stalking; and

■ Firearms and weapons offences. He was to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court. The investigation continues and detectives are looking at any links between these matters and a number of alleged incidents involving sexual assault, abduction and stalking in the Dandenong Ranges area between 1996 and 2000. They are keen to speak to anyone who hitchhiked in the Dandenong Ranges between 1996 and 2000, including those who did so without incident, as they still may have valuable information to provide to police.

● Cr Damien Gallagher be online and who don’t use social media. “Based on community preferences, we need to shift the balance of our communications which currently favour print media, to focus more on digital media.

“This means we’ll be making some changes to the way we communicate. “We’re going to focus on using social media more. Social media has a number of advantages – it is instant and allows a conversation to take place with our community. “The survey results show that Facebook is one of the primary ways people want to hear from us. We have over 5000 followers on our Council page and very active community group pages across the Shire. We also want to grow our online audience and use other social media platforms to reach younger audiences. “We’ll continue to advertise in commercial newspapers and community newsletters across the Shire, with a monthly fullpage advertisement in each of them,” Cr Gallagher said in a media statement.

Wollert man missing ■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Wollert man, Tan. The 64-year-old was last seen in Preston on Wednesday, June 22. Police and family hold concerns for Tan’s welfare as he has a medical condition. Tan is described as Asian in appearance, 160cm tall, a slim build, bald, with an olive complexion. Police have released an image of Tan and urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact Epping Police Station on 9409 8100.

● Craig Lloyd, Whittlesea City CEO City of Whittlesea CEO Craig Lloyd (former Murrindindi Shire boss) will perform at The Taste of Tamworth concert atAlexandra Town Hall at 7.30pm, Friday August 12. “I am so excited that I will be a small part of it,” he has toild social media friends. He has thanked Carter and Carter, Lyn Bowtell and Jetty Road.

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■ Some 28 grassroots community initiatives have received a boost with $115,000 in Nillumbik Council grants. The Nillumbik Community Fund provides a variety of grants of up to $5000 from a total pool of $115,000 to support a range of initiatives that will strengthen, enhance and benefit Nillumbik communities. Nillumbik Mayor Cr Frances Eyre said the fund supports not-for-profit community groups, clubs, artists and organisations to provide a range of projects, programs and events that will benefit the Nillumbik community.

$250 power bonus

■ The Victorian Government is helping households across the state with a $250 Power Saving Bonus - a payment to help eligible Victorians ease the cost of living. To be eligible for the payment, you must have a residential electricity account and be the account holder. Only one payment is available per household. Concession card holders who previously applied for the payment, can apply again to receive another payment. To apply for the payment, and for information about the best priced electricity offers available in your area, visit the Victorian Energy Compare website.

Bushfire resilience

■ Bushfire Resilience Inc. is holding a free webinar series focusing on bushfire preparedness. The five sessions will take place between July and September on Wednesdays at 7.30 pm ■ Horses and bushfire – July 20 ■ Your vegetation - August 10 ■ Your last resort options – August 24 ■ Why get kids involved in the family bushfire plan – September 7 ■ Understand your bushfire risk – September 21

Diam. Creek plans

■ Nillumbik Shire Council is planning for the future of Diamond Creek and the longterm delivery of new and improved community infrastructure in the township. The first step of this process has been the development of a draft Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan, which is now on exhibition for community feedback at Participate Nillumbik.

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Whitt’sea strategy

■ City of Whittlesea residents are invited to provide their feedback on the list of strategic indicators that the Council use to measure and report on their progress towards achieving the long-term vision of Whittlesea 2040, a place for all. The Whittlesea 2040 strategic indicators are used to meaningfully measure the City of Whittlesea’s performance and progress across the key goals outlined in the Whittlesea 2040 vision and in the recently adopted Community Plan 2021-2025.

■ Police attended at the scene of a fatal collision in Yering last Wednesday (July 13). It is believed a car travelling north along the Melba Highway and a truck travelling south collided about 9.40am. The driver and sole occupant of the sedan, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene. The male truck driver sustained minor injuries and was conveyed to hospital. Exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.

Grassroots boost

Dindi looks to internet

■ Murrindindi Shire Council says it will place less emphasis on using local newspapers to communicate with its ratepayers. Deputy Mayor Cr Damien Gallagher said a survey, with just 241 responses, guided the Council’s decision. “We currently use a range of methods to share news and information with you, including newspapers and community publications, Facebook, UGFM radio, community noticeboards and a printed quarterly newsletter delivered to households. “The survey results showed the community’s growing preference for digital communication but also reinforced the need for Council to use a mix of communication methods, including traditional forms of media like print and radio, to reach people who may not

Local Briefs Yering collision

● Tan of Wollert

■ Police yesterday (Tues., July 19)arrested a man after the Air Wing followed a vehicle being driven erratically throughout Melbourne’s northern suburbs. Police initially received reports of a vehicle speeding on the Greensborough Highway at Watsonia about 4am. The vehicle was observed being driven erratically, at excessive speed and through red lights as the Air Wing followed it through Fawkner and Coburg before it travelled down High St towards Punt Rd. Police successfully deployed stop sticks at Yarra Boulevard but the vehicle continued on until it stopped at Abbot Grove in Collingwood. A 30-year-old Reservoir man was arrested at the scene and was assisting investigators with their enquiries. ● There are no ad charges for private sellers to list their goods for sale. www.AdvertiseFree.com.au

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Local Briefs Gateway revamp

■ The locally known ‘gateway’ into Eltham where the city meets the bush will be revitalised thanks to a bold plan driven by locals and supported by local and state government. Nillumbik Shire Council, Major Road Projects Victoria, Eltham MLA Vicki Ward and community organisation Southern Gateway Renewal Group are working in partnership on the Eltham Gateway Project. The community-led project will focus on rehabilitating and enhancing green spaces on both sides of Main Rd, between Falkiner St and the Diamond Creek bridge, recreating a new gateway following the recent upgrade of the Fitzsimons Lane intersection. The plan is to create a sense of arrival into Eltham and the Green Wedge Shire of Nillumbik, while reclaiming underused roadside areas as public open space. Works will involve landscaping and revegetation with indigenous species, a new public artwork, as well as pathways and seating. The community now has an opportunity to provide feedback on a draft conceptual master plan, which Council endorsed for public exhibition. The designs are an important first step in the sharing of ideas, with the plan to evolve in response to community consultation. The plan is now available on Participate Nillumbik for comment until 11.59pm, Wednesday, August 3. Nillumbik Mayor Cr Frances Eyre said the project was a great example of collaboration between various levels of government and the community. “This is a unique opportunity to create a beautiful, welcoming and iconic entry to Eltham and the Shire,” Cr Eyre said. “It’s the result of passionate advocacy by our community, led by the Southern Gateway Renewal Group, and Council, and I would like to thank Vicki Ward and MRPV for being so receptive and supportive of this concept.” Cr Geoff Paine said the project would result in a distinctive and welcoming local feature. “We hope that together we will create something that conveys the character, the openness and the creativity of the area – and indeed the whole Shire,” Cr Paine said. Denis Johnston, from Southern Gateway Renewal Group said: “Our group has transitioned from our spirited advocacy for a simpler traffic solution at the Fitzsimons Lane roundabout to initiating and now advocating for a community driven concept for a new gateway. “We encourage the community to bring forward their ideas to create a gateway that we will be proud to come home to.” Eltham MLA Vicki Ward said: “This is an important community project that has been led by the community partnering with Government, MRPV and Nillumbik. It’s a fantastic opportunity to rehabilitate our green spaces and enhance Eltham’s southern gateway. “The intersection upgrade at Fitzsimons Lane is working well and this nearby project is an important legacy that the community can enjoy.” Major Road Projects Victoria Program Director Dipal Sorathia said: “We’re excited to hear how the community would like to see this green space come to life as part of the Fitzsimons Lane Upgrade project, and will develop the space in close collaboration with Nillumbik Shire Council and local community members.” Following consultation, work on the project will start later this year. The plan will potentially be delivered in stages, depending on scope. The first stage will be jointly funded by Nillumbik Shire Council and MRPV, and is anticipated to be completed in early 2023. Depending on final scope, other stages will be completed as further funding becomes available. As part of the rehabilitation of the area, trees that are dead, hazardous or in poor condition will be removed. This is proposed to be undertaken at the same time as a separate project in the neighbouring Eltham Lower Park to remove hazardous trees and undertake rehabilitation works.

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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21- April 20) Lucky Colour: Brown Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 2-1-8-5 Lotto Numbers: 1-10-11-19-31-35 Financial matters will be taking up a lot of your time. However, it is a rather fortunate period for most. A new undertaking should turn out all right. The domestic scene is looking good. TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Rose Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 3-1-9-6 Lotto Numbers: 3-13-14-30-34-42 The social scene will be rather hectic and at work there will be plenty to do as well. Take good care of your health as too much activity will be harmful. GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 4-1-7-9 Lotto Numbers: 10-11-23-31-32-44 There will be plenty of opportunities coming your way, but be sure to recognise them and act swiftly. Do not offer your advice unless specifically asked for. CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Beige Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 9-2-5-1 Lotto Numbers: 9-17-19-27-31-37 Don’t make any important decisions hastily; think them over very carefully and ask the advice of experts for you tend to act with your heart rather than your head. LEO: (July 23- August 22) Lucky Colour: Brown Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 3-1-7-9 Lotto Numbers: 7-14-21-22-35-42 A very lucky period coming up; however do not overspend or buy things you don’t really need. Your energy will be getting better too. VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 5-1-4-2 Lotto Numbers: 4-13-14-22-31-40 Love affairs will be taking up quite a lot of your time. However, do not neglect your work area. A good period to try out new ventures. A bit hectic on the social scene. LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 4-1-7-3 Lotto Numbers: 4-12-13-30-37-42 Some will get very much involved with a love relationship, which will take up a lot of their time. Many will find it very difficult to come to terms with their emotional drive and their sense of security. SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 8-1-7-3 Lotto Numbers: 7-8-16-32-37-43 Many could be accepting a rather exotic and romantic affair. However, be very careful and consider the consequences well before getting too deeply involved. Don’t put your trust in strangers. SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20) Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1-9-6-4 Lotto Numbers: 4-14-15-24-29-40 Some very harmonious periods coming up at home. Many will try to influence other people and make them accept their ideas. The time for that is very favourable at present. CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Black Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 4-1-9-7 Lotto Numbers: 9-11-32-39-41-43 Try to be very tactful; for then will you be able to get loved ones on your side. But if you try to force your opinion onto others, you will meet with some resistance. Many are in for a bit of a windfall with a ticket in a lottery. AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Black Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 5-1-7-9 Lotto Numbers: 10-13-23-28-34-41 Many Aquarians will have a very lucky period coming up for them. They seem to be in the right place at the right time with the right people. A very favourable time to try out new ventures. An unexpected romantic interlude coming your way. PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Beige Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 5-1-7-3 Lotto Numbers: 13-14-21-22-31-43 You seem to be able to influence people and make them come round to your way of thinking. You will be able to help people and give them the support they are seeking. Loved ones will be paying you a lot of attention lately.

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Flying Fruit Fly Circus ■ Arts Centre Melbourne and Flying Fruit Fly Circus present Girls with Altitude from September 16-17 at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Playhouse Theatre. An all-female cast of young acrobats combined with visuals of political cartoons by renowned cartoonist and feminist Judy Horacek will come to life in this new show. Flips, tumbles and acrobatic elegance from dizzying heights are part of the world-class circus skills of the all-girl cast who range in age from 10-18 years old. By challenging preconceptions of circus being male dominated, the cast exudes skill, strength, courage and humour proving that Girls with Altitude is a show for our time. Directed by Anni Davey, the production's aspirational themes tackle all things from the environment to equality. Together, the young acrobats of the Fruit Flies propose new perspectives on the future using youthful energy and high-level circus skills. Performance Details: September 16 - 17 Venue: Playhouse Arts Centre Melbourne Duration:70 minutes, no interval Age Recommendation: 6+ Tickets from artscentremelbourne.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Darebin Speakeasy

■ Applications are now open for both Developments and Presentations of performancebased works at Darebin arts venues in 2023. The Darebin Arts Speakeasy program partners with artists and organisations to generate artistic presentations for audiences and the diverse community. It aims to provide the highest quality experiences to audiences at the Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre and the Darebin Arts Centre. A broad mix of artistic disciplines is welcome – circus, music, dance, theatre, live art, partici-

Country Leagues ■ Kyabram District Football Netball League. Seniors. Lancaster 19.15 (129) d Undera 6.5 (41). Violet Town 20.17 (137) d Talltygaroopna 6.10 (46). Dookie United 21.19 (145) d Longwood 5.5 (35). Nagambie 19.11 (125) d Shepparton East 5.6 (36). Girgaree 219 d Rushworth 1.4 (10). Reserves. Lancaster 24.23 (167) d Undera 0.0 (0). Violet Town 14.12 (96) d Tallygaroopna 3.2 (20). Dookie United 16.12 (108) d Longwood 6.5 (41). Shepparton East 24.13 (157) d Nagambie 0.1 (1). Girgarre v Rushworth. Under 18. Lancaster 32.21 (213) d Undera 0.0 (0). Violet Toen v Tallyagroopna: Cancelled. Dookie United 10.12 (72) d Longwood 2.3 (15). Nagambie v Shepparton East: Cancelled. Girgarre v Rushworth: Cancelled.Merrigum v Murchison-Toolamba: Cancelled. Sunday, July 17: Stanhope v Avenel: Cancelled. Nagambie v Girgarre. ■ Riddell District Football Netball League. Seniors. Riddell 9.4 (58) d Melton Centrals 3.1 (19). Diggers Rest 14.11 (95) d Woodend-Hesket 10.8 (68). Romsey 8.9 (57) d Macedon 7.8 (50). Lancefield 8.7 (55) d Western Rams 4.4 (28). Wallan: Bye. Reserves. Melton Centrals 1.5 (11) d Riddell 1.3 (9). Diggers Rest 5.8 (38) d Woodend-Hesket 5.6 (36). Macedon 10.4 (64) d Romsey 7.5 (47). Lancefield 5.7 (37) d Western Rams 3.3 (21). Wallan: Bye. ■ Goulburn Valley Football League. Seniors. Benalla 10.10 (70) d Tatura 7.6 (48). Mansfield 17.10 (112) d Rochester 8.12 (60). Shepparton Swans 10.15 (75a) d Seymour 10.13 (73). Reserves. Tatura 19.4 (118) d Benalla 3.2 (20). Mansfield 22.17 (149) d Rochester 2.1 (13). Seymour 25.14 (164) d Shepparton Swans 0.4 (4) Under 18. Benalla 19.12 (126) d Tatura 3.1 (19). Mansfield 13.11 (89) d Rochester 6.6 (42). Shepparton Swans 13.13 (91) d Seymour 6.3 (39).

● Girls With Altitude. Photo by Ian Sutherland patory work, etc. Works are also encouraged which aim at both adult and family audiences. All artists and companies are encouraged to apply. The opportunity is available to both Darebin residents and non-residents. Applications close at 11.59pm Monday, July 25. Visit www.darebin.smartygrants.com.au/ speakeasydevs2023 - Cheryl Threadgold

Ukrainian Ballet

■ The United Ukrainian Ballet arrives in Australia this October to perform Swan Lake in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. The Melbourne season is October 20 - 23 at The Plenary, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The United Ukrainian Ballet brings together award-winning dancers from Ukraine’s finest ballet houses including The National Opera of Ukraine, Kharkiv Opera Theatre and Odessa Opera and Ballet Theatre. Each member of the Company has their own story of how they escaped the devastating war in their homeland to reach safety and join the company. The United Ukrainian Ballet formed after Ukrainian dancers fled their homeland and is based in The Hague, Netherlands, at the former Royal Conservatoire building which was given to the company to live and work in through the generous support of local business and the Netherlands government. To support Ukrainian artists and aid in the future rebuilding of Ukraine’s cultural heritage, a portion of each ticket sold on the Australian tour will be donated to The United Ukrainian Ballet Foundation. Melbourne Season: October 20-23 Venue: The Plenary, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf. Ticket prices $79 to $199 Bookings: Ticketmaster. Tickets now on sale. Website: www.swanlake.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

PLOS The Musical

■ PLOS Musical Productions presents Chicago the Musical from July 29 to August 6 at the Frankston Arts Centre. Directed and choreographed by Tamara Finch with musical direction by Tyson Legg, Chicago the Musical is a satirical look at fame, justice, and the media machine. Set in the jazz age in 1920s Chicago, the show is based on real-life murders and trials. Chicago follows Roxie Hart, a wannabe vaudevillian star who murders her lover and is arrested, despite attempts to convince her husband, Amos, to lie for her. In the Cook County Jail, Roxie meets her hero, the famed double-murderess and nightclub performer Velma Kelly. When both acquire the same lawyer, the greedy and lustful superstar, Billy Flynn, tensions come to a head as they vie for the spotlight. Music is by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and the show is based on the book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. Performance Details: July 29 - August 6 Venue: Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St., Frankston Booking: https://artscentre.frankston.vic. gov.au/ Further information: www.plos.asn.au

Football Scores Saturday’s results

■ Western Region Football League. Premier Division. Seniors. Greenvale 10.3 (63) d Essendon Doutta Stars 9.8 (62). Strathmore 14.11 (95) d Pascoe Vale 6.7 (43). Division 1. Seniors. Hillside 12.11 (83) d Craigieburn 5.9 (39). Moonee Valley 10.13 (73) d Roxburgh Park 8.8 (56). Ruperts-wood 14.12 (96) d Tullamarine 11.12 (78). Airport West 17.21 (123) d West Coburg 9.6 (60). Westmeadows 20.11 (131) d Sunbury Kangaroos 6.9 (45). Division 2. Seniors. Northern Saints 17.10 (112) d Hadfield 9.10 (64). Coburg Districts 10.10 (70) d Oak Park 8.8 (56). Burnside Heights 27.24 (186) d Jacana 6.9 (45). Keilor Park 19.9 (123) d Taylors Lakes 3.9 (27). Premier Division. Reserves. Essendon Doutta Stars 7.15 (57) d Greenvale 7.6 (48). Strathmore 24.14 (158) d Pascoe Vale 3.1 (19). Division 1. Reserves. Hillside 20.25 (145) d Craigieburn 4.4 (28). Roxburgh Park 11.12 (78) d Moonee Valley 7.8 (51). Tullamarine 17.15 (117) d Rupertswood 2.3. West Voburg 7.7 (49) d Airport West 5.6 (36). Westmeadows v Sunbury Kangaroos. Division 2. Reserves. Northern Saints 20.19 (139) d Hadfield 8.4 (52). Oak Park 15.6 (96) d Coburg Districts 3.4 (22). Keilor Park 17.15 (117) d Taylors Lakes 4.6 (30). Burnside Heights: Bye. Premier. Under 18.5. Aberfeldie 1 7.8 (50) d Pascoe Vale 5.9 (39). Strathmore 1 11.17 (83) d Essendon Doutta Stars 0.1 (1). Keilor 9.5 (59) d Maribyrnong Park 1 6.4 (40). Division 1. Under 18.5. West Coburg 8.15 (63) d Craigieburn 6.5 (41). Hillside 1 12.13 (85) d Airport West 1.1 (7). Sunbury Kangaroos 14.6 (90) d Moonee Valley-Avondale Heights 7.3 (45). Westmeadows 9.10 (64) d Rupertswood 5.2 (32). ■ Western Region Football League. Premier Division. Seniors. Altona 19.16 (130) d Sunshine 4.1 (25). Werribee Districts 10.7 (67) d Deer Park 8.13 (61). Caroline Springs 14.22 (106) d Spotswood 9.6 (60). Point Cook 6.15 (51) d St Albans 7.6 (48). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 13.11 (89) d Hoppers Crossing 10.14 (74). Division 1. Reserves. Altona 10.16 (76) d Sunshine 5.4 (34). Werribee Districts 12.8 (80) d Deer Park 2.11 (23). Spotswood 6.2 (38) d Caroline Springs 3.9 (27). St Albans 4.10 (34) d Point Cook 5.3 (33). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 9.8 (62) d Hoppers Crossing 7.10 (52). Division 2. Seniors. Newport 12.8 (80) d Glen Orden 10.13 (73). Albuion 9.10 (64) d North Footscray 7.11 (53). Point Cook Centrals 9.7 (61) d Parkside 8.9 (57). Wyndhamvale 25.219 (169) d West Footscray 3.1 (19). Division 2 Reserves. Newport 18.10 (118) d Glen Orden 3.8 (26). North Footscray 6.7 (43) d Albion 5.8 (38). Parkside 7.1 (43) d Point Cook Centrals 3.4 (22). Wyndhamvale 13.16 (94) d West Footscray 0.6 (6). Division 3. Seniors. North Sunshine 2.3 (15) d Braybrook 0.0 (0). Suns 11.20 (86) d Sunshine Heights 6.6 (42). Tarneit 19.18 (132) d Laverton 2.6 (12). Albanvale: Bye. Division 3. Reserves. North Sunshine d Braybrook. Sunshine Heights 7.5 (47). Tarneit 18.20 (128) d Laverton 2.0 (12). Albanvale: Bye. Women. Division 1. Seniors. Manor lakes 13.11 (89) d Hoppers Crossing 0.1 (1). Spotswood 8.13 (61) d Werribee Centrals 2.6 (18). Caroline Springs v Yarraville Seddon Eagles. Women. District 2. Seniors. Point Cook 9.6 (60) d Laverton 2.1 (13). Wyndhamvale 1.2 (8) d Caroline Springs 0.0 (0). North Sunshine d Braybrook-Albanvale. Point Cook Centrals 1.0 (6) d West Footscray 0.1 (1). Under 18. Division 1. Altona 8.5 (53) d Caroline Springs 3.9 (27). Werribee Districts13.14 (92) d Point Cook 5.6 (36). Hoppers Crossing 6.8 (44) d Yarraville Seddon Eagles 5.10 (40).

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Local Sport Saturday’s results

■ Outer Eastern. Premier Division. Seniors. Woori Yallock 18.16 (124) d Officer 6.9 (45). Wandin 13.15 (93) d UpweyTecoma 9.11 (65). Pakenham 18.27 (135) d Mt Evelyn 1.4 (10). Olinda-Ferny Creek 9.6 (60) d Monbulk 6.16 (52). Narre Warren: Bye. Premier Division. Reserves. Officer 7.8 (50) d Woori Yallock 6.7 (43). UpweyTecoma 4.9 933) d Wandin 4.5 (29). Pakenham 7.10 (52) d Mt Evelyn 2.4 (16). Olinda-Ferny Creek 8.11 (59) d Monbulk 5.3 (33). Narre Warren: Bye. Division 1. Seniors. Emerald 10.12 (72) d Belgrave 8.11 (59). Healesville 6.11 (47) d Seville 4.4 (28). Gembrook-Cockatoo 14.16 (100) d Berwick Springs 8.16 (64). Yarra Glen: Bye. Division 1. Reseves. Emerald 8.12 (60) d Belgrave 4.4 (28). Seville 13.9 (87) d Healesville 1.3 (90). Gembrook-Cockatoo 10.6 (66) d Berwick Springs 4.6 (30). Yarra Glen: Bye. Division 2. Seniors. Kinglake 14.15 (99) d Broadford-Yea 5.2 (32). Powelltown 15.14 (104) d Alexandra 14.12 (96). Yarra Junction 15.10 (100) d Warburton-Millgrove 6.5 (41). Division 2. Reserves. Kinglake 17.14 (116) d Yea-Broadford 2.2 (14). Powelltown 16.16 (112) d Alexandra 2.4 (16). Warburton-Millgrove 14.25 (109) d Yarra junction 1.1 (7). Under 19 Boys. Officer 15.3 (93) d Healesville 4.4 (28). Pakenham 3.5 (23) d Mt Evelyn 2.2 (14). Monbulk 5.10 (40) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 5.6 (36). Narre Warren 9.4 (58) d Emerald 5.10 (40). UpweyTecoma: Bye. Under 18 Boys. Kinglake 9.6 (60) d Warburton 5.7 (37). Seville 10.8 968) d Alexandra 8.7 (55). Women. Seville v Upwey-Tecoma. Belgrave 11.5 (71) d Thornton-Eildon 1.1 (7). Healesville 10.17 (77) d Yarra Junction 0.0 (0). Olinda 7.6 (48) d Monbulk 1.3 (9). ■ Northern Football League. Division 1. Seniors. Heidelberg 16.11 (107) d Hurst-bridge 11.11 (77). Bundoora 12.19 991) d Macleod 5.9 (39). West PrestonLake-side 12.9 (81) d Northcote Park 3.4 (22). Greensborough v North Heidelberg. Whitt-lesea v montmorency. Division 1. Reserves. Heidelberg 12.9 (81) d Husrtbridge 6.4 (40). Bundoora 6.18 (54) d Macleod 4.5 (29). West PrestonLakeside 17.24 (126) d Northcote Park 3.0 (18). Greensborough v North Heidelberg. Whittlesea v Montmorency. Division 1. Under 19. Greensborough 12.7 (79) d Eltham 1 10.4 (64). Heidelberg 16.19 (115) d North Heidelberg 3.4 (22). Diamond Creek v West Preston-Lakeside. Whittlesea v Bundoora. Division 2. Seniors. Eltham 17.11 (113) d Panton Hill 2.7 (19). Thomastown 11.12 (78) d Watsonia 8.11 (59). Lower Plenty 10.12 (72) d Diamond Creek 7.12 (54). Banyule 20.11 (131) d Fitzroy Stars 4.2 (26). St Mary’s 22.17 (149) d Epping 9.9 (63). Division 2. Reserves. Eltham 16.18 (114) d Panton Hill 3.8 (26). Thomastown 6.7 (43) d Watsonia 4.8 (32). Diamond Creek 12.17 (89) d Lower Plenty 5.6 (36). Banyule 26.18 (174) d Fitzroy Stars 2.3 (15). St Mary’s 26.13 (139) d Epping 2.4 (16). Division 2. Under 19. Kilmore 16.11 (107) d West Preston-Lakeside 1.1 (7). Banyule 10.9 (69) d Laurimar 7.8 (50). St Mary’s 21.22 (148) d Lower Plenty 3.3 (21). Division 3. Seniors. Heidelberg Wesdt 26.16 (172) d Reservoir 6.5 (39). Kilmore 8.14 (62) d Mernda 5.9 (39). Old Eltham Collegians 24.12 (156) d Lalor 3.10 (28). South Morangf 11.16 (82) d Laurimar 9.5 (59). Division 3. Reserves. Heidelberg West 25.11 (161) d Research 5.8 (38). Mernda 3.12 (48) d Kilmore 1.3 (9). Old Eltham Collegians 18.22 (130) d Lalor 5.5 (35). South Morang 10.12 (72) d Laurimar 2.6 (18). Division 3. Under 18. Watsonia 14.11 (95) d Hurstbridge 5.12 (42). Mernda 24.13 (157) d Macleod 6.5 (41). South Morang 27.13 (175) d Eltham 2 4.4 (28).

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Scoreboard

Around the local grounds

■ Victorian Amateur Football Association. Premier Men’s Seniors. Old Brighton 9.8 (62) d Caulfield Grammarians 7.12 (54). Collegians 8.15 (63) d St Kevin’s OB 3.15 (33). Old Scotch 11.7 (73) d University Blues 9.9 (63). Old Xavierians 13.15 (93) d St Bernards 2.5 (17). Old Melburnians 10.14 (74) d Old Trinity 2.12 (24). Premier Men’s Reserves. Caulfield Grammarians 7.6 (48) d Old Brighton 5.6 (36). Collegians 4.10 (34) d St Kevin’s OB 3.11 (29). Old Scotch 12.10 (82) d University Blues 3.7 (25). St Bernards 7.10 (52) d Old Xavierians 6.5 (41). Old Trinity v Old Melburnians. Premier B Men’s. University Blacks 13.17 (95) d Beaumaris 8.9 (57). St Bedes-Mentoner Tigers 9.9 (63) d De La Salle 7.9 (51). Fitzroy 8.8 (56) d AJAX 6.8 (44). Williamstown CYMS 18.13 (121) d Old Carey 10.7 (67). Old Haileybury: Bye. Premier B Men’s Reserves. Beaumaris v University Blacks. St Bede’s-Mentone Tigers 7.2 (44) d De La Salle 4.10 (34). Fitzroy 17.14 (114) d AJAX 1.5 (11). Old Carey 12.10 (82) d Williamstown CYMS 5.5 (35). Old Haileybury: Bye. Premier C Men’s. Hampton Rovers 6.9 (55) d Ormond 5.6 (36). Mazenod 11.12 (78) d Marcellin 2.13 (25). Old Geelong 122.4 (76) d Old Ivanhoe 8.9 (57). Monash Blues 12.15 (87) d Parkdale Vultures 4.7 (31). Old Mentonians 16.109 (106) d Preston Bullants 4.9 (33). UHS-VU: Bye. Premier C Men’s Reserves. Hampton Rovers 11.8 974) d Ormond 6.3 (39). Mazenod 11.11 (77) d Marcellin 8.5 (53). Old Geelong 12.11 (83) d Old Ivanhoe 1.12 (18). Monash Blues 11.13 (79) d Parkdale Vultures 1.8 (14). Preston Bullants 12.3 (75) d Old Mentonians 3.78 (25). UHS-VU: Bye. Division 1 Men’s. Old Camberwell Grammarians 12.10 (82) d Thierry Penola 9.9 (63). Glen Eira 15.18 (108) d Prahran Assumption 6.7 (43). PEGS 13.12 (90) d Kew 7.11 (53). Oakleigh 22.15 9147) d St Mary’s Salesian 4.5 (29). Whitefriars 8.13 (61) d Old Peninsula 7.8 (50). Division 1 Men’s Reserves. Old Camberwell Grammarians 28.15 (183) d Thierry Penola 1.0 (6). Glen Eira 14.13 (97) d Prahran Assumption 6.13 (49). PEGS 11.8 (74) d Kew 9.5 (59). Oakleigh 10.11 (71) d St Mary’s Salesian 3.4 (22). Old Peninsula 8.11 (59) d Whitefriars 9.4 (58). Division 2 Men’s. Old Pardians 11.19 (85) d Aquinas 4.2 (26). Ivanhoe 19.10 (124) d Yarra Old Grammarians 6.16 (52). MHSOB 16.17 (113) d Manningham Cobras 4.4 (28). West Brunswick 21.14 (140) d Power House 10.6 (66). Brunswick 14.12 (96) d Bulleen Templestowe 6.11 (47). Division 2 Men’s Reserves. Old Paradians 13.20 (98) d Aquinas 1.5 (11). Ivanhoe 13.17 (95) d Yarra Old Grammarians 3.10 (28). Manningham Cobras v MHSOB. West Brunswick v Power House. Bulleen Templestowe v Brunswick. Division 3 Men’s. North Brunswick 7.10 (52) d Emmaus St Leos 6.11 (47). Hawthorn 5.14 (44) d South Melbourne Districts 6.6 (42). Richmond Central 21.14 (140) d Westbourne Grammarians 10.6 (66). Parkside 12.8 980) d Canterbury 8.12 (60). Elsternwick: Bye. Division 3 Men’s Reserves. Emmaus 9.6 (60) d North Brunswick 7.6 (48). Hawthorn 4.6 (30) d South Melbourne Districts 3.4 (22). Westbourne Grammarians v Richmond Central. Parkside 9.10 (64) d Canterbury 4.7 (31). Elsternwick: Bye. Division 4 Men’s. Albert Park 14.13 (97) d Box Hill North 6.11 (47). St john’s 12.13 (985) d Masala 6.12 (48). Swinburne University 11.11 (77) d Eley Park 3.10 (28). La Trobe University. Division 4 Men’s Reserves. Albert Park 17.13 (115) d Box Hill North 6.7 (43). Masala 9.14 (68) d St john’s 4.9 (33). Swinburne University 10.18 (78) d Eley Park 2.5 (17). La trobe University: Bye. Women’s Premier. Kew 5.9 (39) d Caulfield Grammarians 0.1 (1). Melbourne Unbiversity Women’s 9.11 (65) d St Mary’s Salesian 1.4 (10). St Kevin’s 7.9 (51) d Old Xavierians 0.4 (4). West Brunswick 6.5 (41) Marcellin 1.1 (7).

Women’s Premier Reserves. St Kevin’s 20.15 (135) d Old Xavierians 0.0 (0). West Brunswick 7.8 (50) d Marcellin 0.0 (0). Kew 7.5 (47) d Caulfield Grammarians 4.5 (29). Melbourne University Women’s 19.13 (127) d St Mary’s Salesian 1.1 (7). Women’s Premier B. Old Scotch 2.6 (18) d Yarra Old Grammarians 1.8 (14). Aquinas 2.6 (18) d Old brighton 1.3 (9). Fitzroy 3.13 (31) d Monash Blues 2.1 (13). Collegians v Old Geelong. ■ Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League. Division 1. Seniors. Bonbeach 11.14 (80) d Sorrento 11.7 (73). Dromana 7.10 (52) d Edithvale-Aspendale 2.6 (18). Mt Eliza 12.9 (81) d Rosebud 8.6 (54). Frankston Bombers 9.20 974) d Piners 10.12 (72). Frankston YCW 8.17 (65) d Red Hill 6.10 (46). Division 1. Reserves. Soreento 7.9 (51) d Bonbeach 5.4 (34). Edithvale-Aspendale 6.6 (42) d Dromana 4.4 (28). Mt Eliza 18.11 (119) d Rosebud 1.8 (14). Pines 11.9 (75) d Frabkston Bombers 3.5 (23).Frankston YCW 13.6 (84) d Red Hill 4.6 (30). Division 1. Under 19. Dromana 3.9 (27) d Edithvale-Aspendale 3.1 (19). Mt Eliza 16.14 (110) d Rosebud 2.3 (15). Frankston Bombers 9.7 (61) d Pines 1.4 (10). Frankston YCW 10.8 (68) d Red Hill 9.4 (58). Division 2. Seniors. Chelsea 10.13 (73) d Tyabb 6.9 (45). Crib Point 10.5 (65) d Pearcedale 9.9 (63). Karingal 10.10 (70) d Hastings 3.4 (22). Langwarrin 10.9 (69) d Devon Meadows 9.6 (60). Rye 13.15 (93) d Seaford 121.17 (83). Mornington 14.14 (98) d Somerville 8.7 (55). Division 2. Reserves. Tyabb 6.8 (44) d Chelsea 5.6 (36). Crib Point 6.9 (45) d Pearcedale 4.8 (32). Karingal 13.11 (89) d Hastings 0.0 (0). Langwarrin 11.15 (81) d Devon Meadows 3.4 (22). Seaford 11.13 (79) d Rye 1.8 (14). Mornington 7.6 (48) d Somerville 5.16 (48). Division 2. Under 19. Crib Point 4.11 (35) d Pearcedale 4.6 (30). Hastinbgs 11.11 (77) d Karingal 3.4 (22). Langwarrin 16.13 (109) d Devon Meadows 3.4 (22). Seaford 6.9 (45) d Rye 3.7 (25). Somerville 5.6 (36) d Mornington 2.2 (14). ■ Southern Football League. Division 1. Seniors. St kildas City 10.14 (74) d Mordialloc 8.12 (60). Bentleigh 8.6 (54) d Springvale Districts 13.11 (89). Cheltenhasm 21.18 (144) d East Malvern 2.4 (16). Dingley 8.10 (58) d Cranbourne Eagles 6.9 (45). St Paul’s McKinnon 11.13 (79) d Port Melbourne Colts 11.2 (68). Division 1. Reserves. St Kilda city 12.15 (87) d Mordialloc 3.4 (22). Springvale Districts 7.11 (53) d Bentleigh 5.8 (38). Cheltenham 8.14 (62) d East Malvern 2.6 (18). Dingley 6.5 (41) d Cranbourne Eagles 6.4 (40). St Paul’s McKinnon 8.8 (56) d Port Melbourne Colts 5.7 (37). Division 2. Seniors. Chelsea Heights 15.18 (108) d Caulfield Bears 4.6 (03). Highett 11.8 (74) d Skye 7.6 (48). Hampton Park 22.15 (147) d Heatherton 4.4 (28). Keysborough 11.16 (82) d East Brighton 6.4 (40). Division 2. Reserves. Chelsea Heights 7.8 950) d Caulfield Bears 7.3 (45). Skye v Highett. Hampton Park 19.19 (133) d Heatherton 0.4 (44). East Brighton 12.8 980) d Keysborough 7.6 (48). Division 3. Seniors. Ashwood 12.11 (83) d Endeavour hills 10.9 (69). Murrumbeena 12.11 (83) d Black Rock 9.11 (65z). Clayton 16.23 (119) d South Yarra 2.10 (22). Carrum Patterson Lakes 15.8 (98) d Narre South Saints 2.16 (28). Division 3. Reserves. Endeavour Hills 10.12 (72) d Ashwood 5.6 (36). Black Rock 8.8 (56) d Murrumbeena 4.9 (33). Clayton 127.12 (114) d South Yarra 7.6 (48). Narre South Saints 7.7 (49) d Carrum Patterson Lakes 6.10 (46). Division 4. Seniors. Lyndhurst 10.16 (76) d Dandenong 3.4 (22). Hallam 22.19 (151) d Doveton Eagles 3.5 (23). South Mornington 20.29 (149) d Cerberus 9.4 (58). Frankston Dolphins 20.13 (133) d Moorabbin Kangaroos 2.6 (128). Lyndale 13.17 (95) d Hampton 7.10 (52). Division 4. Reserves. Dandenong 6.10 946) d Lyndhurst 4.4 (28). Hallam 15.12 (102) d Doveton Eagles 0.0 (0). Cerberus v South Mornington. Frankston Dolphins 27.19 (181) d Moorabbin Kangaroos 3.1 (19). Lyndale: Bye.

Local Sport Siren time scores

■ Eastern Football League. Premier Division. Seniors. South Croydon 22.9 (141) d Park Orchards 9.8 (62). Balwyn 13.13 (91). Noble Park 11.9 975) d Norwood 5.7 (37). Blackburn 14.14 (98) d North Ringwood 9.6 (60). Doncaster East 10.13 (73) d Rowville 10.7 (67). Doncaster 8.8 (56). Division 1. Seniors. Croydon 11.8 (74) d Upper Ferntree Gully 3.2 (20). East Ringwood 17.11 (113) d Mooroolbark 14.11 (95). Bayswater 13.12 (90) d Lilydale 10.6 (66). Montrose 13.24 (102) d Beaconsfield 10.6 (66). Wantirna South 10.5 (65) d Mitcham 9.5 (59). Division 2. Seniors. Templestowe 8.7 (55) d Ringwood 6.9 (45). The Basin 12.19 (91). d knox 8.3 (51). East Burwood 28.19 (187) d Oakleigh District 4.13 (37). Boronia 11.19 (85) d Heathmont 6.9 (45). Mulgrave 9.11 (65) d South Belgrave 4.18 (42). Division 3. Seniors. Coldstream 14.12 (96) d Fairpark 7.4 (46). Waverley Blues 17.15 (117) d Glen Waverley 7.10 (52). Warrandyte 11.12 (78) d Whitehorse Pioneers 9.18 (72). Ferntree Gully 14.14 (98) d Scoresby 7.6 (48). Donvale: Bye. Division 4. Seniors. Chirnside Park 22.18 (150) d Nunawafing 6.3 (39). Silvan 22.20 (1252) d Forest Hill 8.8 (56). Surrey Park 14,21 (105) d Croydon North MLOC 3.3 (21). Premier Division. Reserves. Park Orchards 9.10 (64) d South Croydon 5.4 (34). Berwick 8.10 (58) d Balwyn 3.5 (23). Noble Park 6.7 (43) d Norwood 6.5 (41). Blackburn 15.10 (100) d North Ringwood 3.2 (20). Rowville 9.8 (62) d Doncaster East 3.3 (21). Vermont 15.21 (111) d Doncaster 1.2 (8). Division 1. Reserves. Croydon 15.16 (106) d Upper Ferntree Gully 3.4 (22). East Ringwood 5.12 (42) d Mooroolbark 6.2 (38). Lilydale v Bayswater. Montrose 14.12 (96) d Beaconsfield 5.5 (35). Mitcham 5.9 (39) d Wantirna South 3.4 (22). Division 2. Reserves. Templestowe 9.13 (67) d Ringwood 4.5 (29). Knox 10.7 (57) d The Basin 4.6 (30). East Burwood 23.20 (146) d Oakleigh District 2.0 (12). Banyule 6.13 (49) d Heathmont 6.5 (41). South Belgrave 13.12 (90) d Mulgrave 8.6 (42). Division 3. Reserves. Fairpark 8.10 (58) d Coldstream 5.2 (32). Waverley Blues v Glen Waverley. Whitehorse Pioneers 11.7 (73) d Warrandyte 7.l3 (45). Ferntree Gully 8.10 (58) d Scoresby 3.8 (26). Donvale: Bye. Division 4. Reserves. Chirnside Park 9.16 (70) d Nunawading 2.2 (14). Forest Hill 11.16 982) d Silvan 3.9 (27). Surrey Park 13.16 (94) d Croydon North MLOC 3.0 (18). Kilsyth: Bye. Premier Division. Under 19.5. Berwick 8.2 (50) d Vermont 4.1 (25). Waverley Blues 10.3 (63) d Balwyn 10.2 (62). Noble Park 7.2 (44) d Park Orchards 5.13 (43). North Ringwood v Blackburn. Doncaster East 7.7 (49) d Rowville 7.3 (45). Division 1. Under 19.5. Upper Ferntree Gully 6.10 (46) d Croydon 5.3 (33). East Burwood Blue 13.9 (87) d Mooroolbark 3.4 (22). Lilydale v Bayswater. Montrose 11.8 (74) d Beaconsfield 9.7 (61). Wantirna South GFreen 6.11 (47) d Mitcham 2.5 (17). Division 2. Under 19.5. Ringwood 5.10 (40) d Heathmont 3.8 (28). The Basin Red 8.13 (61) d South Croydon 4.8 (32). South Belgrave 9.10 (64) d Mulgrave 9.9 (63). Division 3/4. Under 19.5. Blackburn Red 10.12 (80) d Kilsyth 1.1 (7). The Basin Green 8.9 (57) d Wantirna South White 5.9 (39). Ferntree Gully 11.10 (76) d Forest Hill 6.6 (42). Donvale 16.19 (115) d Coldstream 6.0 (36). Warrandyte 8.7 (55) d Chirnside Park 8.5 (53).

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Local News Hydrogen Hwy

■ Thee State Government says it is driving down emissions and boosting jobs and industry, co-delivering Australia’s first ever renewable hydrogen highway on the east coast with the New South Wales Government. Applications are now open for $20 million in grant funding to support the design and delivery of renewable hydrogen trucking along Australia’s busiest freight corridor, thanks to co-funding by the Victorian and NSW Governments. The Government has invested $10 million in grant funding for the Hume Hydrogen Highway, a joint grant initiative to support the development of at least four refuelling stations along the Highway and approximately 25 hydrogen-powered trucks. The Hume Hydrogen Highway will create new jobs and investment in NSW and Victoria, building local knowledge, skills, infrastructure and supply chains, aiming to drive large widespread commercial uptake of renewable hydrogen in the heavy transport sector. Transport is one of Australia’s largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 25 per cent of Victoria’s total carbon footprint. Renewable hydrogen shows strong potential to be cost competitive with diesel – which currently powers most of Victoria’s freight industry. The Victorian, NSW and Queensland Governments will collaborate on the development of the renewable hydrogen highway by 2026, focusing on the Hume Highway, the Pacific Highway and the Newell Highway. Grant applications close October 21. The successful applicant must enter into a joint funding agreement with both Governments. For more, visit: energy.vic.gov.au/grants/ hume-hydrogen-highway/ Lily D’Ambrosio, Minister for Energy and Minister for Environment and Climate Action, said: “Australia’s busiest corridor is the perfect place to kickstart the transition to a zero-emission freight sector. “The renewable hydrogen highway will create new jobs, drive investment across the east coast and is a landmark step towards meeting Victoria’s target to halve emissions by 2030 as we work towards net-zero by 2050.” Matt Kean, NSW Treasurer and Minister for Energy, said: “The Hume Hydrogen Highway will provide a replicable and scalable solution that will determine the future rollout of a state-wide hydrogen refuelling network. “What we’re looking for is strong industry collaboration between refuelling station operators, fleet operators, truck manufacturers, major freight customers, and other entities which will be vital to the success of the initiative.”

Indi MP off to Fiji

■ Helen Haines, Indi MHR, is flying to Fiji. Dr Haines will travel to Suva in Fiji to meet with the Pacific Island Forum as part of a parliamentary delegation focused on agricultural labour shortages, and Australia’s national security interests in the Pacific. Dr Haineswill be joined by members of all the major political parties and crossbench and is funded by Save The Children Australia. Dr Haines said she accepted the invitation to attend so she could advocate for stronger workforce partnerships between Pacific nations and the Australian agricultural sector. “Australian farmers have been struggling with workforce shortages for years – the pandemic simply made things worse. This is probably the number one challenge facing our farmers right now,” she said. Dr Haines, who grew up on a dairy farm and still runs beef cattle today, says she has been consulting with local farmers about their workforce needs over recent weeks and said farmers are struggling right across the electorate. “I have heard from farmers who lost 80 per cent of their crop last year simply because they couldn’t find anyone to pick it. And they’re bracing for the same this year,” Dr Haines said.

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Local Football and Netball

Rebels go to Powelly ■ The AFL Outer East League Round 14 of the 2022 season saw the Alexandra Football Netball Club travel to Powelltown for four games of netball and three games of football. The Under 18s kicked off theday playing against Seville, the Rebels outscored nine goals to four in the first half but dugdeepin the second half kicking four goals to one, going down by just 13 points at the final sirenin a very good team effort, Alexandra 8.7(55) to Seville 10.8 (68). Awards: ITECEarthworks– Coby Scott, Fineblade – Beau Scott, Snow Composite – Harry Correa, Hadfield Contracting–Will Dunsford, BundalaguahEngineering–AustenRoss. Reserves The Reserves were short again, assisted by some Under 18s and some senior players, the home side kicking six unanswered goals in the first quarter and extending that advantage in each quarter, the Rebels doing well in the contest but unable to impact the scoreboard regularly, Alexandra 2.4 (16) to Powelltown 16.16 (112). Awards: Shepparton Volkswagen – Sam Kidd, Shamrock Hotel – Troy Surkitt, Ampol fuel card – Tyson Pedlar, Alex Sportspower – Ben Jack, Buxton Hotel – David Ray. Seniors The Seniors took on the top placed Demons who kicked eight goals to one in the first quarter to take control of the game, both sides kicking two goals in the second quarter to take a handy lead at half time. The Rebels kicked five goals to four in the third quarter before the best quarter of the season, kicking six goals to one in the last quarter to go down by eight points in a spirited performance, Alexandra 14.12 (96) to Powelltown 15.14 (104). Awards: BMH Roofworx – Sam Kerridge, Healesville Toyota – Ted Watkin, ITEC Earthworks – Jordan Laurie-Rhodes, Shamrock Hotel – Darcy Kennedy, Buxton Hotel – Pat Ferguson. Shamrock Hotel volunteer – Julie Steyger. Netball A-Grade lost 42 – 53: Coach award – Louise Chapple, Shamrock Hotel – Ellie Hedger, Corner Hotel / Grant St Grocer – Eliza Gesler. B-Grade lost 14 – 57: Coach award – Maddy Richards, Shamrock Hotel – Hana Duldig, Corner Hotel / Grant St Grocer award – Jaz Collett. C-Grade lost 18 – 34: Coach award – Lauren Benson, Corner Hotel – Louise Hurrey, Grant St Grocer / Essence Coffee Lounge – Mandy Gesler. Under 17 Grade won 35 – 15: Coach award – Eliza Gesler, Corner Hotel – Danielle Nadj, Grant St Grocer / Essence Coffee Lounge – Ruby Russell. Club Notes Thursday’s Swenrick Constructions Joker Jackpot resumed last Thursday valued at $900 but Ray Steyger was unsuccessful, raffles sponsored by Reddrops Foodworks /Houseboat Sales Lake Eildon, Eildon Bakery / Yarck Meat and Produce, Alexandra Quality Meats / AFNC canteen, Yea Chinese Restaurant / Bailey Funerals were won by Ben Cooper, Tim Polson, Melissa Crane and Ben Cooper. The Joker Jackpot will be worth $1000 this week so come along and buy some tickets at $1 each but you need to be at the Club rooms at 8pm for the draw. Coming up over the next couple of weeks: ■ Saturday, July 23, we host Kinglake at Rebel Park and we are celebrating Past Players’ Day. We invite all past players to come along for a get together. The B-Grade 2012 netball Premiership team will be there together with members of the 1962 football Premiership team for a catch up. We also celebrate some player milestones as Sam Kidd plays his 350th game whilst Ben Cooper and Jake Steyger will both play their 150th games. ■ Saturday, July 30, we host Broadford /Yea at Rebel Park and we will celebrate LifeMembers Day as well as an appreciation of the work down by our Ladies Committee. ■ Saturday, August 6, we have a bye but the Rebels’ Ball will be held at the Clubrooms on the Saturday night, everyone is welcome, 6.30pm for 7pm start, $50 per head, music and entertainment, finger food and supper. ■ Saturday, August 13, the Rebels travel to Yarra Junction for the last home and away round before the start of Finals.

Sunday The Alexandra Football Netball Club junior teams returned to Rebel Park for their last home game of the season in round 11 last Sunday and hosted Tabilk for three games of football and two games of netball, the Under 15 netball having a bye and the Under 15s football hosting Wandin. The Under 9s and 11s football have a game but theirs is non-competitive and non-scoring so there is no win loss. Under 13s Football Alexandra 10.6 (66) defeated Tabilk 3.3 (21) North Central Construction – Fletcher Van Lierop, Essence Coffee Lounge – KaydenArmstrong, Reddrops Foodworks – Brayden Stewart, Alexandra Bakery and Café – Ryder Brady, Kazza’s Diner – Heath Sutcliffe, Coach – Lucas Crane. Under 15s Football Alexandra 7.9 (51) defeated Wandin 4.4 (28) DMK Taxation – Luke Wal, Essence Coffee Lounge – Coen Miljkovic, Reddrops Foodworks – Casey Collett, Alexandra Bakery and Café – Angus Burchall, Kazza’s Diner – Ashton Cowell, Coach – Ben Geldart. Under 11s Netball Alexandra 16 defeated Tabilk 7 Reddrops Foodworks – Holly Williams, Alexandra Bakery and Café – Eadie Gibson, Essence Coffee Lounge – Samantha Fraser, Kazza’s Diner – Chloe Woehl. Under 12s Netball, Friday at Mansfield Alexandra 9 defeated by Mansfield Vipers 12. Reddrops Foodworks – Emma Simpson, Kazza’s Diner – Zoe Mullins. Under 13s Netball Alexandra 18 defeated Tabilk 17 Reddrops Foodworks – Harley Olive, Alexandra Bakery and Café – Ashlyn Newman, Essence Coffee Lounge – Ashlee Collett, Kazza’s Diner – Eva Twitchett. A very big thank you to the above award sponsors for their continued support of our junior footballers and netballers in 2022. Next Sunday the juniors start a run of three away games to finish the season, travelling to Seymour for three games of football and three games of netball, the Under 15 football travelling to Yarra Glen for the game with Upwey Tecoma. - Ray Steyger

Yea Golf Club

● Wayne Rowe ■ After three weeks of mixed competition the men finished well ahead 220 – 35. The final event of Stroke and Putting was held on Wednesday with Brendan Chenhall (10) winning the day with a nett 72. Adrianne Anglin (12) was second with nett 74 from third Brian Simmons (11) with nett 77. Fourth on CB was Mick Sheather (31) from fifth Allan Pell (13) with nett 80. Team average went to the Men. Sharon Grogan was NTP for 2 on the 11th for the Ladies. There was no NTP for the Men. Putting for the Men was won by Brendan with 25 and Adrianne won the Ladies with 30. Peter Johnston won the Club Award on CB. Saturday saw 19 men play for the Monthly Medal. Winner with nett 68 was Wayne Rowe (14) 2 ahead of Brendan Chenhall (10) on nett 70. Third with 72 was Phil Armstrong from fourth John Phillips on 73. Brendan won the putting with 24 putts and Bill Dredge was NTP on the 14th. Malcolm Bett won the Club Award. - Alan Pell

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Yea junior football

■ Toby G cleared the ball from defence with Ollie taking a great mark and kicking forward. Izzy cleared the ball and Austin received a free kick for a high tackle, taking advantage of this to kick a goal for the Tigers to even the scores in what was a heavily contested quarter. Hudson had his first go in the ruck, and tapped out with Darby getting a great ground ball to kick to Toby J, who then received a free kick for a high tackle. He kicked to Charlie G who turned to goal, but just missed to score a point. Tahlia working hard gained possession from Euroa’s kick in and snapped a ripper goal from the goal square. The Tigers played well as a team for the quarter. At half-time, Coach Al congratulated the Tigers on a fantastic quarter of footy, played well as a team. He reminded them that the third quarter is the premiership quarter where teams set themselves up to win games. He asked that they stay tight against the opposition and reminded them that they need to work on clearing the ball from the centre as they practice at training, and to then feed the ball into the forward line. Yea started strongly. Jack W kicked to Tayte for a lovely mark, and the Tigers worked hard to keep the ball in their forward third. Archie got the ball, and passed to Angus who marked and kicked a goal from the pocket. The Tigers moved quickly to score a point, before Angus took a mark from Euroa’s kick in, but couldn’t convert. Euroa moved the ball quickly down the ground to score a goal. Jack W tapped out from the centre ball up to Austin, and Charlie G displayed great skills in defence, kicking to clear the ball. Oscar started to find his feet in different positions, and Austin was fierce in defending the ball, but Euroa started to find their feet this quarter, making life tough for the Tigers. With a lot of play in Euroa’s forward line, the Tigers had to work really hard in defence. Ollie took a great mark to save a goal and kicked to Tahlia who marked strongly. Overall a strong quarter from Euroa with one goal in it at the three quarter time break. Coach Al encouraged the team to keep playing hard. He reminded his players that the umpire is red hot paying free kicks for kicking off the ground, and to always attempt to gain possession in their hands then kick the ball. With one quarter to play, it was a matter of giving it their all. The Tigers went out on fire with the first score of the quarter a point by Angus. Yea worked the ball through the centre consistently to keep out of Euroa’s forward line. Jack W was strong in the ruck, winning the ball for Yea. Archie gained strong possession and kicked to Darby who ran on to kick a great goal. Yea continued to press forward and lock the ball into their forward line, restricting Euroa’s ability to move anywhere near their goals. A great possession quarter and fantastic game by the Tigers, demonstrating their fantastic skills and the ability to listen to their coach and carry out his instructions, implementing what they have worked hard on in training. Another fantastic game. Marmalades player of the Week – Ollie Skilling. Just Great Coffee great player award – Austin Ferris. Yarra Valley Gas most improved – Toby Stutchbury Debrincat. - Lyndal Tait and Claire Geeson ★ Under 13 The Yea Tigers U13's played a wet challenging game against Euroa in Euroa on Sunday. The Tigers played a great game against the top side keeping them under 10 goals. Euroa 9.6 (60) def Yea 1.1 (7). Lachlan Henwood kicked Yea’s only goal and the weekly awards went to Max Papadopoulos and Jack Mullis. Next weekend we take on Wandong in Yea. - Nick Fisher

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Planning for Lodge started in 1868 Tongue in cheek remarks

● The original 1868 advertisement calling for the formation of a Masonic Lodge at Alexandra. Source: Alexandra Times, June 2, 1868 ■ In 2018, the Albert Edward Lodge in Alexandra celebrated the 150th year of its original formation meetings in 1868. An advertisement was placed in the first issue of the Alexandra Times on June 2, 1868, calling for “all free and accepted Masons in and around Alexandra to meet at the office of Brother M. Raphael ... to consider the practicality of forming a lodge”. Maurice Raphael was an “auctioneer, land and hotel broker” who conducted offices at Grant St, Alexandra. Some say the ‘Albert Edward Lodge’ was formed on August 20, 1868. Brother William Downing was the founding Master. He was also appointed to the newly created position of clerk and rate-collector for the Alexandra Roads District in the same year. The Alexandra Times newspaper notes the consecration of the Lodge took place on July 23, 1869. Earlier in 1869, a letter was sent to the Alexandra Road Board from J.P. Bainbridge “requesting the use of the Board room for Masonic purposes”. First meetings of the Lodge were said to be held at the Corner Hotel. Alexandra Times publisher John Whitelaw, in 1869, compared the works of the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Masonic Lodge. “Amongst other emblems of the order might be seen the open hand with a heart in it,” Whitelaw told a concert held at the Corner Hotel. “This meant that Odd Fellows had an open hand for each other, and a heart to feel and sympathise for a brother in distress. “If an Odd Fellow becomes sick he is supported and provided with medical attendance. “When he dies all funeral expenses are paid for by the lodge, and the widow and orphan children have a certain allowance given them. “Such an institution as this commends itself to the support and best wishes of all. “The Mount Pleasant Lodge (MUIOOF) was progressing favourably, and he trusted that the funds would be considerably enlarged by that evening's entertainment. “As to those ladies and gentlemen who had kindly consented to take part in the concert, most of them had already established for themselves a high reputation as amateurs. “He trusted that the audience would: " Be to their virtues very kind,

“On Friday night last the important ceremony of opening a Masons' Lodge in Alexandra took place,” The Times noted on July 30, 1869. “In addition to the brethren of the immediate district, there were visitors from Melbourne, Jamieson, and Doon. “The Lodge was held in the Council Chambers, and was opened by Past Master Goulding, who, with the assistance of Past Masters Rapiport, Motherwell, Morris, and Whitelaw, duly installed the Worshipful Master elect, Brother Downing, according to ancient custom. “After the ceremony of installation had been completed, six new members were proposed. “The ordinary and special business having been disposed of, the Lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer. “After the duties of the Lodge, the brethren assembled at Brother Morris's, and sat down about 11 o'clock p.m. to the installation ban quet. “To say that the table groaned with luxuries, would convey but a faint idea of the artistic taste of the decorations and the excellent quality of the good things provided in such profusion. “Mr Morris evidently was determined to place himself A1 in the matter of getting up a supper. “Twenty-two Masons took their seats at the table, and as the order is very exclusive, no strangers were admitted. “After supper followed the usual masonic toasts, accompanied with masonic honors,” the Times noted. On August 6, 1869, the newspaper recorded: “The Masonic Lodge of Alexandra has now been fully established, and promises to be come an important institution. “The furniture and regalia have been provided. Amongst other matters, we notice that Brother M. Raphael has presented the Lodge with a handsomely bound illustrated Bible, with the following golden inscription on the cover :— "Presented to the Albert Alfred Lodge (sic) of Alexandra by Brother Maurice Raphael." At the end of 1870 the Lodge was indeed an important part of the Aleandra district, causing one Council meeting to be cancelled, due to a Masonic Ball being held at the offices. “Crs. Peterkin, Perkins, and Whiting, (agreed) that there should be no Council meeting, on account of the Masonic Ball,” said the December 30, 1870, issue.

● The Alexandra Masonic Temple at Nihil St. “The brethren of the Albert Ed- judgment and dignity becoming the ward Lodge of Freemasons held their important position. It was one of the annual meeting on Friday evening leading features of masonry to enlast,” said the July 7, 1871 issue of courage and reward merit amongst The Times, “ for the election of of- the brethren; and on him had deficers for the ensuing year, when the volved the pleasant duty of presentfollowing gentlemen were duly in- ing this token of regard and esteem from the members of the lodge. stalled in office :— “The speaker here presented a “J. P. Bainbridge, W.M.; G. Paxin, S.W. ; Philip Salmon, J.W. ; very handsome Past master's gold J. Peterkin, S.D.; A. East, J.D.; F. jewel set, on green, enamelled with Kayser, I.G.; Thomas Hall, secre- tle words, "Albert Edward Lodge, tary ; Maurice Raphael, Treasurer. Alexandra" in a circle, and engraved “After the business of the lodge on the back- "Presented to Joseph was disposed of, the brethren as- Proctor Bainbridge, Esq., by the sembled at Brother J. B. Morris's Albert Edward Lod ge, No. 1291, Corner Hotel, where a sumptuous 1873." “There was also an illuminated banquet was provided, a description address on parchment presented, of of which we cannot better convey than by quoting the words of one of which the following is a copy : "To J. P. Bainbridge, J.P.-Dear the speakers on the occa sion, who said that—" Not only had the bush Sir and Brother,-We cannot allow to retire from the office of Worand the garden been robbed of their you Master of this Lodge without rarest shrubs and flowers to adorn shipful expressing sincere and heartfelt the table, but almost every kingdom thanks for our the able, efficient, and in Europe had contributed wines and highly satisfactory in which fruits—port, amontillado, cham- you have performedmanner the onerous dupagne, nuts, almonds, figs, every- ties devolving upon you. thing in short that the heart of man “The progress and success of the could wish for was there, and in abun- Albert Edward MasonicLodge 1291, dance. during the past two years, are mainly “Even the Pyramids of Egypt attributable to the zeal and earnestwere represented by two large ness which have charactetised your cakes, which had a strong resem- attention as Worshipful Master. blance to the original Pyramids, but “We respectfully beg your accepwere not quite so large. tance of the accompanying P. M. “The large porcelain vans on the jewel as a token and remembrance table had been dug either from the of our sincere regard and, esteem. ruins of Herculaneum or King “We are. dear Sir and Brother, Solomon's Temple. yours fraternally,-Peter Milroy, “Evcrything that nature and art W.M.; J. Peterkin, G.W.; William could produce in Alexandra had been Baker, T.W.; Maurice Raphael, gathered together to do honor to the Treasurer; F. Wheeler, Secretary; J. occasion." Whitalaw, P.M. “The evening was spent in a very “Brother J. P. Banbridge felt jolly manner, according to the ancient highly gratified by the very handcustom of Masons, reported the some present given to him. He conAlexandra Times. sidered Masonry had done much The 1873 installation of the wor- good in Alexandra. Every good mashipful Master,and the appointment son must be a good man. He was of officers of the Albert Edward happy in having had the opportunity Lodge, took place last night at the of assisting the Order by beinig the “lodge room” in the Town Hall, re- Master of the Lodge, and it was ported The Times. much pleasure to find that he had “There was a more than ordinary given satisfaction to tie brethren durgathering of the brethren, the new ing his tenure of office. W.M, Brother Milroy having been “The handsome jewel and testiduly installed and placed in the chair. monial he had just received he val“The officers were invested with ued, highly, and he would carefully their insignia of office with appropri- preserve them, as long as le was able ate charges to be faithful to the du- to keep any earthly treasure. “The brethren, after their. duties ties of their office, after the.ordinary business of the lodge had been dies of the lodge were over, were called off for refresh- ment. The stewards posed of. “Past Master Whitelaw said he of the lodge had provided a fine banhad a most gratifying duty to perform. quet for the occasion. Over 20 memBrother Bainbridge, as the humble bers of thi lodge sat down and spent representative of King Solomon, had a very pleasant evening. We are preoccupied the chair of that lodge for a vented from giving a f ull report, period of two years, and had during owing to the secret nature of the prothat time, governed the lodge with a ceedings,” the Times said.

● John Whitelaw Photo: Alexandra Fire Brigade ■ The first publisher of the Alexandra Times newspaper, John Whitelaw, had his tongue firmly in his cheek when he was compere of a grand concert and a ball held at the Corner Hotel by the Manchester Unity IOOF in June 1869. Mr Whitelaw, who delivered the opening address, stated that although he did not belong to the order of Odd Fellows still he knew a little about secret societies. In Masonry he was a P.M., which meant top sawyer. Masons and Odd Fellows used a great many letters of the 'alphabet' in a mysterious way, such as G.M., P.G M., &c. This was all for the purpose of keeping their wives and sisters in the dark, He would reveal a few secrets of these societies for the information of those wives who were kept up late at night waiting for their husbands who would come home looking very innocent, as if they had been doing something of great importance. There were three degrees in masonry. When a man was made a mason he had an apron put on him and then he was told to shut his eyes and open his mouth whereupon he had a large spoonful of brimstone and treacle put into his mouth and was told that was to purify the blood and prepare him for the next and more important degree. In the second degree the apron was placed behind, and then he had to swallow a mixture of salt, senna, and castor oil. It was very amusing to see the faces they made on such occasions, but the third degree was the trying event. The apron (masons can do nothing without an apron) in this degree was placed on the head and then the brand is applied. It made one’s blood run cold to think of the cruelty they practised on each other on such occasions. He had heard of unfortunate masons catching their death of cold in consequence of the curiosity of their wives about that branding. The Odd Fellows, he supposed, were not much better than the Masons, but it was his duty to briefly allude to their good points. - Alexandra Times June 18, 1869

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Six times over the limit: Police

■ A man has returned an alleged reading of more than six times the legal alcohol limit after crashing into two parked cars in Hoppers Crossing. Police were called to Willmott Drive at Derrimut Rd to reports of the crash about 8.10pm on Friday (July 15). Investigators have been told the driver attempted to drive off from the scene but was followed by witnesses who blocked in the vehicle until Police arrived. The driver, a 49-year-old Hoppers Crossing man, was found to be unlicensed and returned an evidentiary breath test of 0.309 He is expected to be charged on summons with a range of offences including unlicensed driving and exceed prescribed concentration of alcohol.

■ The Doncaster Playhouse hosted three one-act plays last weekend, all three finalists in the National Playwright Competition now in its 20th year. The competition faced significant challenges over the past two years with cancelled performances due to the pandemic. COVID again disrupted the competition program this year. Carmen Saarelaht’s R U OK? was presented as a rehearsed reading with its original cast members in COVID isolation. Annie Sterling, Mark Robert Walters, Anthony Fogas and Adeline Close stepped in at short notice and presented a lively reading. Elizabeth Long packs her play A Body Corporate Meeting with laughs and pathos. Peter Nathan directs this gentle comedy of bad manners and hurt feelings with a twist in its tail. Penny (Jessica May) and John (Anthony Fogas) reluctantly host the body corporate meeting. Boorish Jim (Mark Robert Walters) quashes any suggestions and soon has everyone offside. Tension rises, and tempers flare. Margaret (Milijana Cancar), Jim’s longsuffering partner, tries her best to smooth the waters. Dave Wellings’ Dusty Roots, directed by Graeme McCoubrie, is a comedy that packs in many great one-liners. Hank (Conner McLeod) wants to get the rockabilly band back together, no mean feat after more than 20 years. Former singer and go-go dancer Lynelle (Heather King) wants a new hip, “dancing with a Zimmer frame” is last on her list of priorities. Greg (Stephen D’Aagata) has a surprise in store. That is if he can get it out of the lift. Hank’s granddaughter Tayler (Alex Hutchinson) and the band’s drummer Boozy (Richard Ryan) are arguing about climate change. Hank’s dream of getting the band back together is looking decidedly shaky. Three new one-act plays, all with great potential. - Review by Kathryn Keeble

● Nadia Gianinotti portrays Velma Kelly in Chicago at Frankston Arts Centre. Details inside.

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Local Theatre Tote Hotel’s 40th

■ The Tote Hotel in Collingwood will present a new series of live music shows as part of its year long 40th anniversary celebration. The music shows include the Kasumen Records showcase on August 27. The Melbourne based record label shows off some of their favourites and the show features the Paul Kidney Experience, Brown Spirits, Heavy Amber, Baby and New Estate and more. On September 10, Australian punk rock band X will celebrate 40 years of the album X(aspirations), performing it from start to finish for one night only. An Ian Rilen tribute gig will be presented on October 1 where friends and collaborators will come together to the Australian musician's songs from Rose Tattoo to X, and his solo work with the Love Addicts. On November 12, the post-punk band These Immortal Souls will present their first show since 1998, with the songs performed by all the remaining band members and an array of guest singers. Jon Perring, The Tote's co-owner and publican says: "It is our absolute pleasure to be able to focus on bands and musicians that have substantially contributed to not only Melbourne’s music scene but also have contributed a lasting legacy to Australian culture. There are more amazing shows on the way.” Tickets are available from https:// thetotehotel.com/ - Cheryl Threadgold

The Newsreader

■ The ABC in association with VicScreen has commenced filming its six-part second season of The Newsreader. Series one returning characters are those portrayed by Anna Torv (2022 TV Week Logies – Most Outstanding Actress and 2021 AACTA Award for Best Lead Actress in a Drama), Sam Reid (nominated for TV Week Silver Logie Most Outstanding Actor and nominated AACTA Award for Best Lead Actor in a Drama), William McInnes (AACTAAward for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama and nominated for the TV Week Silver Logie for Most Outstanding Supporting Actor), Robert Taylor, Michelle Lim Davidson (nominated AACTAAward for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama), Stephen Peacocke (nominated AACTAAward for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama), Chai Hansen, Chum Ehelepola and Marg Downey (nominated AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama). They will be joined in season two by international actor Daniel Gillies (The Originals, Virgin River, Coming Home in the Dark) and Philippa Northeast (Home and Away). A year on from the events of series one, the show meets Helen Norville (Anna Torv) and Dale Jennings (Sam Reid), now established as ‘The Golden Couple of News’. To the outside world, they present a glowing image of success and romance. But the truth is more complex. As 1987 rolls along, global stocks will soar and crash, Australia will prepare to celebrate its Bicentennial year, and Helen and Dale grapple with who they really want to be in life - and whether that path can be together. Actress Anna Torv says “I am so delighted production has started on The Newsreader season two. The scripts that Michael and the writers have put together are fantastic and I couldn’t be happier with where the show is going to lead the characters in this new season.” Series Creator and Producer, Michael Lucas says “It’s such a thrill to have the full ‘News At Six’ team back in action. 1987 and 1988 has provided us with an incredible canvas in terms of drama, music, fashion and, critically, hair-styling, and we’re delighted that our entire ensemble cast has returned for season two, with some fantastic new additions.” ABC Head of Scripted Production Sally Riley said “We are delighted to be underway on the second season of The Newsreader from the incredibly talented team at Werner Film Productions. The combination of reallife news events of the period and the extraordinary ensemble of characters within “News at Six” resonated so strongly with our ABC audiences - we can’t wait to share another season with them in 2023."

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Vale Cliff Peel

■ There are people in your life who make a wonderful and lasting impression, and journalist Cliff Peel was one of them. A long-term senior ABC journalist (among many other callings), Cliff succumbed to cancer aged 86, after a three-year battle. My indelible memory of Cliff goes back to my first day as a cadet journalist in the ABC Newsroom four decades ago. It was January and Cliff was my afternoon Chief of Staff, and in the tough world of the newsroom, Cliff was kind and erudite, and I knew I could always ask him for advice. Long before it became trendy, Cliff maintained an amazing level of fitness by riding to work every day. A couple of years later I had escaped the newsroom to become a 3LO (now ABC Radio Melbourne) producer, and later on, a floating ABC announcer. But while I had left the newsroom, Cliff was someone I enjoyed seeing outside of work, and I have lovely memories of Cliff being a guest at my wedding. He gave Allan and me the loveliest and most innovative present – two bottles of Hardy’s Vintage Port, with special instructions on the label to open the first one on the date of our 15th wedding anniversary, and the second one on our 20th wedding anniversary, As we have just celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary, Cliff obviously thought we would last. Before the days of Dan Murphy’s and First Choice discount liquor stores, Cliff had a thriving mail order business with several classy Australian wineries. Journalists are well known for enjoying a drink, but sadly our incomes don’t generally allow the funds to buy really good wine. But Cliff’s ABC Newsroom Wine Club meant that he could order in bulk, and we could buy fine wine at a reasonable price from him. His other great love was cheese, and for quite some time he was president of the Victorian Cheese Club. In conjunction with his wine club, Cliff organised wonderful day trips to Victorian wineries for a group of us, always including a splendid lunch at a good country pub. Cliff was an inveterate traveller who wrote two wonderful books of his experiences as a journalist and of the characters he met on the road. He was always full of bonhomie, which made him excellent company. Cliff was an inspirational friend to me, and a wonderful life partner of more than 40 years to Rob, who survives him. Cliff was an integral part of the ABC Reunion Club, and he will be so missed by all of us – but we were so blessed to have him in our lives. Rest peacefully, dear Cliff, and enjoy a heavenly glass of red with some excellent cheese. - Julie Houghton

Scream Star

■ Scream Star by Speak Percussion will be presented from August 18-21 at Arts House, North Melbourne Town Hall. Speak Percussion commissioned three composers to create Scream Star – a live music performance collision of sound and screen with mashed-up projection and percussion. Scream Star marks the first collaboration between the compositional voices of Matthew Shlomowitz, Johannes Kreidler and Jessie Marino, who have an impressive track record of integrating screen based media into live performances. From canned laughter to green screens, foley artists to house bands, this trio of unexpected works digs deep into the visual unconscious shared by anyone raised on a diet of TV and film. London-based composer Matthew Shlomowitz creates an imaginary variety show: Hey Hey It’s Tuesday and plays with crowd reactions from televised studio audiences by giving them a new context that emphasises genuine and manufactured responses.

● Cliff Peel German composer Johannes Kreidler exploits and reassembles the green screen in ways where space and time are dislocated, animated and split apart. Jessie Marino is from Long Island in New York. Her piece using lights, haze and screens produces a kaleidoscopic riot of light and sound. Percussionists: Eugene Ughetti, Kaylie Melville and Hamish Upton have agency to create a fun sonic experiment. Speak Percussion Artistic Director, Eugene Ughetti says, “Scream Star is a dream project – it brings together three of the world’s most fascinating compositional voices in new music.” Performance Dates: August 18-21 Times: 7.30pm Thu – Sat, 5pm Sun. Duration: 90 minutes with a 20 minute interval Audio Described performance 7.30pm Sat. Aug 20. $35 Pay if you can + booking fee. $20 Standard ticket + booking fee. $10 BLAKTIX + booking fee Venue: Arts House – North Melbourne Town Hall, 521 Queensberry St, North Melbourne Bookings: artshouse.com.au or 9322 3720 - Cheryl Threadgold

Not Now, Not Ever

■ A decade since delivering the ground-breaking speech, Not Now, Not Ever will see Australia’s first female Prime Minister Julia Gillard take to the stage to reflect on the now legendary words that garnered global recognition. At Melbourne’s Hamer Hall on October 4, promoters say that Not Now, Not Ever will energise the contemporary discussion around sexism and misogyny in modern Australia, which Ms Gillard’s impassioned address from the country’s highest office helped ignite. The evenings will be hosted by celebrated broadcaster and author Indira Naidoo, alongside an exciting line-up of guests offering their personal perspectives of this powerful moment in Australian history. Not Now, Not Ever will explore how far we still need to go to reach equality, noting that women are not the problem, but we must instead fix the system that limits us all. Ms Gillard says she is thrilled to be marking this milestone in her career with two events (one in Melbourne, one in Sydney) that are promising to be just as critical to the campaign against sexism as her original speech. “A decade has passed since I first declared ‘not now, not ever’ in Parliament House, but our collective call for equity remains just as vital,” Ms Gillard said. Indira Naidoo says she jumped at the invitation to guide these evenings of important conversations with Ms Gillard, saying, “As a broadcaster, it’s not often you get an opportunity to go back in time and assess a critical moment in history with the central figure involved. Not Now, Not Ever will, I’m sure, spark further soulsearching about where we are 10 years on.”

What’s On Puppets

■ An animated personality, a love of musical theatre and with a bunch of hand-held puppets who Olivia Ruggiero actually calls her Muppets – her bunch of heterosexual blokes, Puppets is all about the dating game. “Don’t date anyone unless you intend to marry them”. That exclamation was put to the test as Olivia grappled with many unfulfilled relationships. As a writer, performer and producer, Olivia performed with using several genres such as song, piano, dialogue and interaction with each of the Muppets, who were closeted in baskets and boxes. Using her own words set to many wellknown musical tunes, for example, Don’t Rain on My Parade, she searched for love and personal happiness. She used effectively and with ease the many Muppets, responding with her voice at a different level in her encounters with the dating Muppet suitors. With her musical director and accompanist Charlotte Leamon, Olivia was able to move from pop to operatic and to musical theatre bravura with confidence and ease. The set with a piano, assorted baskets and boxes for the Muppets, a clothes rack, a retro lounge chair and a coffee table set with wine glasses for that intimate encounter all helped with Olivia in her attempts to meet that person. Overall, it showed how fragile the dating game is, endless text messages, no shows and of course heartbreak - all of which Olivia took in her stride. - Graeme McCoubrie

Caligula

■ The Albert Camus play Caligula produced by Burning House Theatre Company and directed by Robert Johnson is being presented at Theatreworks until July 23. Set in ancient Rome when ruled by the mad Emperor Caligula, people are murdered, robbed and hanged on a whim. Caligula's horse is the leader of government. Rome's future is held hostage, reality itself is up for grabs and there are ears everywhere. And Caligula is dressing up as the goddess of Love and singing about it. Burning House brings Ancient Rome to life in a wild cross between American Psycho and Midsommar. Twelve actors bring this anarchic, volatile world to life in Melbourne's professional premiere, by a company that has been making a name for delivering high octane, intense adaptations of classic plays. The show promotion reads: "It is an epic showdown between stoicism and nihilism in a play bursting with poetry, violence, sadness and love. There will be blood. And glitter." Performance Details: July 19, 20, 21, 22 at 7.30pm Venue: Theatreworks, Acland St., St Kilda https://www.theatreworks. org.au/program/caligula - Cheryl Threadgold with Kieran Carroll

It’s Spectacular

■ The 2022 Victorian State Schools Spectacular makes a return to the stage for the first time in three years for two shows on Saturday, September 10 at 1pm and 6:30pm at John Cain Arena. Tickets to this year’s Victorian State Schools Spectacular are on sale now at www.ticketek.com.au/spectacular After being cancelled last year and being a virtually-produced, made-for-television performance in 2020 due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, this year 3000 students from moire than 200 VIctorian government schools will be returning to the stage for a live arena performance. The Victorian State Schools Spectacular is a proud tradition in government schools and offers students the opportunity to take part in an extravaganza involving music, dance, giant puppetry, skating, acrobatic and circus acts to be performed to an audience of thousands on Saturday, September 10, and later watched by thousands more on television. - Sonja McGill

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■ Altona City Theatre: Jersey Boys Until July 23 at Altona Theatre, 113 Civic Pde., Altona. Bookings: https:// www.altonacitytheatre.com.au/shows/2022/ jersey-boys ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: The Beauty Queen of Leenane (by Martin McDonagh) Until July 23 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Joan Moriarty. Bookings: www.htc.org.au ■ BATS Theatre: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (Dale Wasserman) Until July 24 at the Cranbourne Community Centre. Director: James McAllister. Bookings: www.batstheatre.org.au ■ Frankston Theatre Group: Flowers for Algernon July 29 – August 7 at the Mount Eliza Community Centre, 90 – 100 Canadian Bay Rd., Mt Eliza. Directors: Jane Court and Dean Mitrousis. Bookings: https:// www.trybooking.com/events/849794/sessions ■ PLOS Musical Productions: Chicago July 29-August 6 at the Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St., Frankston. Bookings: www.plos.asn.au ■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: A View From the Bridge (by Arthur Miller) July 29 to August 13 at the Mechanics’ Institute, Cnr Yarra St. and Mitchell Ave., Warrandyte. Director: Grant Purdy. Bookings: www.warrandytehallarts.asn.au ■ The 1812 Theatre: A Flea in Her Ear August 11 – September 3 at 1812 Theatre, The Lowe Auditorium, 3 Rose St, Upper Ferntree Gully. www.1812theatre.com.au ■ Melbourne French Theatre: Le Mariage Forcé de Moliere, August 16 – 20 at the Kensington Town Hall. Director: Donald McManus. Bookings: melbournefrench theatre.org.au ■ Gemco Players: Open Stage Night Saturday, August 6, doors open 7.00 pm, performance at 8.00 pm at Gemco Theatre, 19 Kilvington Drive, Emerald. Hosted by Ted and Carol. Perform item of choice: music, poetry, singing, monologues, or as wished. Or attend as audience for entertainment. A nominal charge is requested. Bar open at reasonable prices. www.gemcoplayers.org ■ Playhouse Players Inc: Clue on Stage (by Jonathan Lynn) August 17 – 28 at 7.30 pm; August 21, 28 at 3.00 pm at Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Rd., Doncaster. Director: Catherine Nickson. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BYEZU ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company Youth: The Legendary Robin Hood August 19 – 27 at Heidelberg Theatre. 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. www.htc.org.au ■ Cardinia Performing Arts Company (CPAC): A Chorus Line August 20 – September 3 at the Cardinia Performing Arts Centre, Lakeside Blvd., Pakenham, www.cpacmusicaltheatre.com ■ Malvern Theatre Company: Skylight (by David Hare) August 26 – September 10 at Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Michelle Swann. Bookings open July 26. ■ Latrobe Theatre Company: Priscilla Queen of the Desert – the Musical August 29 September 3 at the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre Theatre, Traralgon. www.latrobetheatrecompany.org.au ■ FAMDA Hosts the South Gippsland One Act Play Festival August 27, 28 at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre. www.famda.org.au ■ Beaumaris Theatre: Cosi (by Louis Nowra) September 2 – 11 at 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Dan Bellis. Bookings: www.beaumaristheatre.com.au ■ Theatrical: Freaky Friday September 8 – 18 at Chapel off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel St., Prahran. Bookings: theatrical.com.au/tix

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■ The Mount Players: When the Rain Stops Falling (by Andrew Bovell) July 23, 24 at 10.00am at the Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Mt Macedon. Director: Vicki Smith. Audition enquiries; stagestruck58@me.com ■ BATS Theatre: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (Dale Wasserman) Until July 24 at the Cranbourne Community Centre. Director: James McAllister. Bookings: www.batstheatre.org.au

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Fun times from 9 to 5

● Caroline O'Connor and Eddie Perfect in 9 to 5. Photo: David Hooley ■ Seeing Dolly Parton opening her show 9 to 5 The Musical was just the beginning of many fun moments in this production at the Arts Cen■ Grammy-winning composer and conductre. tor, Eric Whitacre, returns to Melbourne to All the cast and orchestra played their parts perform the Australian premiere of The Sawith energy, sense of camaraderie and obvious cred Veil at the AlexanderTheatre on Sepexpertise. tember 7 – 8. Everyone was amazing in their roles with The Sacred Veil is a Monash University similar personalities to those in the film, yet Commission written by poet and long-time making the characters their own, adding some collaborator Charles Anthony Silvestri. The authenticity and belief to what is really an unre12-movement work is set to a series of poalistic, somewhat silly story line. ems by Silvestri and addresses all stages of This show follows the movie plot with some life and death. Silvestri’s wife, Julie, died of ovarian canadded bonuses. Do not expect anything too incer at age 36 in 2005, leaving two young tellectual, enjoy the songs, dances, comic rouchildren. tines. Including texts from Silvestri, Whitacre As Dolly herself says in the introduction, and Julie herself, the intimate, compelling “take yourself back to the ‘80s when women score tells a story of courtship, love, loss and had a different role to play in the office environthe search for solace. Although inspired by ment”. The outcome a fantasy many would this extraordinary and moving friendship, the have wished to be true. piece does not mention Julie by name and The standout performance for me was shares a human journey – one that so many Caroline O’Connor as Roz, Mr Hart’s (Eddie can relate to. Perfect) only ally. Whitacre will be conducting two perforHer comic timing, character portrayal, singmances of the piece with the choir of Trinity ing, dancing were great fun to watch. The whole College and Polyphonic Voices, a Melbourne cast does proud in what is a masterclass in muchamber choir formed by former Trinity choristers. The show is directed by Michael sic theatre, so many experienced and talented Fulcher and Christopher Watson, an Enpeople on stage, including the fabulous english singer who worked regularly with semble. Whitacre in the UK. I would rethink, however, the casting of Whitacre will also be hosting a choral Tinsworthy (James Haxby) - obviously too workshop open to the public of all ages a day young for the role. prior to the performances. I was disappointed with the sound quality in Whitacre expressed: “Tony and I spent the first act, particularly Marina Prior (Violet many hours talking through a structure for Newstead). this new piece and how we could use choral Either the orchestra was too loud, the key too music to explore the journey of a soul across low or the microphone turned down, but it was the threshold between finitude and eternity difficult to hear her words, particularly after lisinto and, ultimately, out of this life.” tening to the clear voice of Dolly Parton on On returning to Melbourne in September, screen. Whitacre said: “It’s been too long since I’ve been to the incredible Melbourne … We’ll This improved, yet some voices were still sing, we’ll study, we’ll talk, we’ll laugh.” difficult to hear. With the lyrics in this show tellPerformance Details: September 7 and ing the story, hearing the words was important. September 8 at 7.30pm. Alexander Theatre, Prior however was dazzling on stage, definitely The Ian Potter Performing Arts Centre. Booktaking on the hero role. ings: https://www.monash.edu/performingErin Clare played a terrific Doralee, very arts-centres/event/the-sacred-veil-2022/ close to Dolly Parton’s original, endearing yet $20-$69. Choral Workshop with Eric strong. Whitacre: Tuesday September 6 at 7pm Casey Donovan shone in her role as the emotional newcomer Judy Bernly, earning a standing ovation from some for her heartfelt solo. Parton’s original score had the ‘vibe’ of the ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Daisy Pulls 9 to 5 anthem with catchy tunes plus clever It Off (by Denise Deegan) July 31 at 2pm, Aulyrics. gust 2 at 7.00pm at Factory 8, 417-419 Warragul Under the musical direction of James Rd, Cheltenham. Director; Michaela Smith. Simpson, the orchestra was loud and strong. Bookings: www.mordialloctheatre.com or 0402 It’s great to sit in a theatre listening to live 041 700. music in a vibrant, well-choreographed show. ■ Brighton Theatre Company: Round and Until September 16 Round the Garden (by Alan Ayckbourn) September 4 at 5.00pm, September 5 at 7.30pm at State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne Cnr Carpenter and Wilson Sts., Brighton. Direcwww.artscentremelbourne.com.au/ tor: Tim Scott. Audition enquiries and bookings: whats-on/2022/musical/9-to-5-thetimascott56@gmail.com musical - Cheryl Threadgold - Review by Elizabeth Semmel

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Observations Gathering Storms

● Kerry McGinnis ■ There’s an old adage that says authors should write about what they know, if they want to be successful. That’s something Australian author Kerry McGinnis has taken to heart in the setting of her novels, and her latest book, Gathering Storms, is set in the Gulf Country where Kerry spent much of her childhood. It follows the story of Penny, who has to deal with the knowledge that her marriage was a sham as her husband was a bigamist. After his demise, she sets up a plant nursery business with the man she thought was her father-in-law, because unlike his son, he is a good human being and a person Penny likes and admires. Life is trundling along nicely in the Gulf Country until Penny’s husband’s 12-year-old daughter is dumped on Penny because she has been orphaned. The road from here is a rocky one, but as people learn to accept each other and situations that are out of their control, life becomes full of surprises. Most of Far North Queensland is well known to author McGinnis, as her childhood also included droving with her father and four siblings. In Gathering Storms, her knowledge of the countryside creates wonderful mind pictures of what the landscape looks like, and the characters we meet are fully rounded and believable. On top of that, this is one of those books that will have you glued to it , to find out what happens next. So if you have a long plane trip coming up, some time on the beach in Queensland, or simply fancy curling up by a fire or in a warm bed with a great novel, Gathering Storms would be an ideal choice. It is published by Penguin Random House and is available at your local bookshop or online bookstore. www.penguin.com.au Julie Houghton

More Auditions

■ Playhouse Players Inc: Clue on Stage (by Jonathan Lynn) August 17-28 at 7.30pm at Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Rd., Doncaster. Director: Catherine Nickson. 0416 027 786. Stage Manager and Sound Desk Operator required. Call Director for full details. ■ Malvern Theatre Company: Ladies’ Day (by Amanda Whittington) July 17 and July 18 at 7.30pm at Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Pip Le Blond. Audition enquiries: pipleblond@gmail.com or 0400 350 792 ■ Torquay Theatre Troupe: Harp on the Willow (by John Misto) July 21 at 7.30pm, July 24 at 4.00pm at Shoestring Playhouse @ The Mac, 77 Beach Rd., Torquay, Director: Gay Bell. Bookings and enquiries: 0408 140961 or gbell33@gmail.com / Zina Carman 0408 001667 - Cheryl Threadgold ● You can have a Digital Edition of this newspaper emailed to you weekly, free. Register at FreePaper.com.au

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Looking for Alibrandi

■ Director Stephen Nicolazzo presents something very close to his heart in Looking for Alibrandi, a stage adaptation of the much-loved immigrant coming of age novel by Melina Marchetta. The novel, published in 1992, and later made into a movie starring Pia Miranda, is a timeless tale of identity, community and belonging. The story revolves around Josephine Alibrandi, a young Australian Italian raised by her Italian immigrant single mother and her Nonna. As a scholarship student at a wealthy Catholic school in Sydney, at 17, she is struggling to find her own identity and longs for the ‘emancipation’ from the expectations of her Italian heritage and the racism she experiences at school. It’s a difficult and significant year full of firsts – meeting her father for the first time, falling in love, experiencing tragic loss, and discovering a devastating family hidden secret. The script adapted by Vidya Rajan captured the key moments and themes with fluid and articulate dialogue, laced with both humour and emotion – though there were times when dialogue was lost in the delivery. While the storytelling was compelling, there were aspects of the production that faltered - an expansive stage and set did little to reflect the closeness of the Alibrandi family, fraught and fractured though it may have been at times, and repetitive awkward scenes with actors sitting on the floor just seemed unnatural. There were however dazzling performances. Chanella Macri as Josie beautifully captures the angst and frustration of teen life. The awkward scenes with love interest Jacob Coote (John Marco Desengano) and the sad news about friend John Barton (Hannah Monson), showcased her accomplished diverse abilities. Top of the exceptional list though was Lucia Mastrantone in her dual roles as Josie’s devoted and hardworking mother and Josie’s scenestealing over-the-top breast-obsessed bestie – she was hilarious. Jennifer Vuletic as Nonna, was unlikeable, judgemental but endearing all at the same time. While not perfect, Looking for Alibrandi was solid fun entertainment. Performance season: Until July 31 Venue: The Malthouse Theatre, 113 Sturt St, Southbank Tickets: $90, $55 concession Bookings: www.malthouse theatre.com.au - Review by Beth Klein

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● Lucia Mastrantona, Chanella Macri and Jennifer Vuletic in Looking for Alibrandi. Photo: Jeff Busby

Spinifex Gum with MSO ■ Wow – is the only way to describe Spinifex Gum on so many levels. Artistically and musically extraordinary, thought-provoking, and deeply moving, brilliantly choreographed, proud and indigenous, forthright and confronting – unashamedly highlighting the injustices and mistreatment that still confront our First Nations People. To celebrate NAIDOC Week, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Benjamin Northey, teamed with Marliya, a group of Unique and detailed with amazyoung indigenous singers based in ing choreography by Deborah Cairns, to perform Spinifex Gum, Brown, the iconic images of the composed and arranged by Felix Australian landscape, intermingled Riebl and Ollie McGill. with video, added weight and meanRiebl, singer, songwriter and ing to the performance. composer, and McGill, piano and While every song mesmerised, composer, both found musical fame the highlight of the evening had to in The Cat Empire, a jazz/funk band be Make it Rain featuring Emma formed in Melbourne in 1999 - and Donovan with her amazing gutsy this must be one of their most com- blues vocals. pelling works. Supporting Marliya was Spinifex Gum is a curation of Gondwana Voices, Australia’s nasongs based on indigenous experi- tional children’s choir for treble singence and connection to country. ers aged 10-17. While indigenous culture is about Conducted and founded by Artisstorytelling, so too is Spinifex Gum, tic Director Lyn Williams and Mark but it is far from the imaginings of O’Leary, the choir superbly eldreamtime. Songs, dialogue, and evated and enhanced Marilya’s perimages depict confronting scenes – formance. death in custody, destruction of natuThe MSO of course gave gravity ral landscapes and corruption of in- and depth to the performance. nocence. Seeing Marliya perform SpinSuperbly performed by Marilya ifex Gum should be on the national with vocal precision, emotion, and curriculum, not just for the imporcommitment - they had the audience tant messages and call to action, but from their first uttered note - this is a for its pure joy. reinvention of choir. - Review by Beth Klein

Rourke’s Reviews The Black Phone

■ (MA). 102 minutes. Opens in cinemas July 21. An effective atmosphere and three strong performances help offset a story beset with logic loopholes, as well as a screenplay that doesn’t explore its themes and ideas to a genuinely satisfying degree. Set in a typical 70s American neighbourhood, the plot centres around a string of child abductions, carried out by a mysterious stranger called The Grabber (Ethan Hawke). Finney (Mason Thames) and his more confident younger sister Gwen (Madeleine McGraw) are concerned about what’s happening, but have to deal with their unstable father (Jeremy Davies), who in particular wants Gwen to stay clear of the case. When Finney is the latest abductee, and placed in a soundproof basement by The Grabber, he has to dig deep to try and survive the abductor’s dangerous behaviour, and finds support in unusual fashion from the previous, unlucky victims. Based on a short story by Joe Hill (son of Stephen King), The Black Phone introduces a number of fascinating themes to give its rather thin premise dramatic weight, but writers Scott Derrickson (who also directs) and Robert Cargill fail to explore them adequately, making the film feel more hollow as it goes on. It’s also completely illogical how a predator can conspicuously cruise around in an ominous black van, why parents would allow their children to still roam around freely, and how kids could act so casually in the presence of a clearly odd stranger. Thames, Hawke, and especially McGraw, are excellent. Derrickson (who has failed to hit a bullseye with projects such as The Exorcism Of Emily Rose, Sinister, and the remake of The Day The Earth Stood Still) sadly keeps everything superficial, which is disappointing as many themes, particularly ones involving pain, grief, trauma, and the passing down of violent, abhorrent behaviour could have been examined further, which could have elevated the film to something far more memorable than what it actually is. Technically slick, The Black Phone is okay, but is a missed opportunity. For another thriller dealing with an unusual phone-based relationship, I recommend The Call (****) (currently streaming on Netflix), which is far superior on every level. RATING - **½

The Sea Beast

■ (PG). 115 minutes. Now streaming on Netflix. After the major disappointment that was Lightyear (one of the most clunky, contradictory, and unnecessary animated films to come our way in recent years), along comes The Sea Beast to help put our faith back in American animation, with a delightful combination of impressive visuals and story smarts that should leave most audiences heartily satisfied. Using a traditional pirate adventure as its foundation, we see a world where sea monsters are a constant threat, and Royalty sanctioned hunters are sent to find and kill them, making the oceans safer for humans to travel and trade. The best known ship of hunters is The Inevitable, lead by the stern Captain Crow (Jared Harris), who along with his loyal right hand man, Jacob Holland (Karl Urban), and crew, have terminated many a creature, but one, infamously known as The Bluster, eludes them. Crow’s stories have been written and released as thrilling, if exaggerated, tales, and are beloved by a young orphan by the name of Maisie (Zaris-Angel Hator), whose parents perished on another hunter ship years before. Escaping her confines and stowing away on The Inevitable, she is soon part of a journey that will see Holland and the girl team up, and find out that the entire monster mythology may not be what it seems. While familiar elements are present, the screenplay by Chris Williams and Nell Benjamin are surprisingly more thoughtful in how they play out their premise, and more importantly, construct and develop their characters. Both Maisie and Holland are people worth investing in, and others such as Crow and Sarah Sharpe (Marianne Jean-Baptiste) are well written. The duo also incorporate relevant themes such as the power of disinformation, and the long-lasting impacts of war, particularly when the reasons are vague and possibly unjustified. Williams also makes his solo directorial effort, after strong work on Bolt and Moana, and his interest in story, character and theme over lazily reheated ‘product’ is refreshing. Though the film might be a bit too long at just under two hours, the film-makers are clearly invested in the material, creating something that is wonderfully entertaining, and is the best animated film from the US since Turning Red (****, and is streaming on Disney+). RATING - **** - Aaron Rourke

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■ In recent times, I had the pleasure of recording a radio interview with Lee Majors and then meeting him face-to-face during the Supernova event at the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds. I always thought Lee looked a bit like Elvis Presley and after meeting him face-to-face there is no doubt they are very similar in appearance. Harvey Lee Yeary was born in Michigan in 1939. His parents died when he was young and he was adopted by an aunt and uncle. Harvey graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 1962. He was a promising footballer but took acting lessons and decided that he wanted to be an actor. He adopted the stage name of Lee Majors and landed his first acting job as Joan Crawford's husband in the film Strait Jacket. In 1965, he was cast as ‘Heath Barkley’ in the television western series The Big Valley. Lee was working with the legendary Hollywood actress Barbara Stanwyck and a great cast which included Linda Evans as his younger sister, and Richard Long and Peter Breck as his brothers. Lee told me he learned a lot from working with his mentor Barbara Stanwyck who advised him to "always be on time and know your lines". During the filming of The Big Valley he took time out to star with Charlton Heston in the film Will Penny. His next major role was as Colonel Steve Austin, an ex-astronaut with bionic implants in The Six Million Dollar Man.

Whatever Happened To ... Lee Majors

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

This was his biggest success and the series ran from 1973 till 1978. Australia's own Ted Hamilton was a guest star in an episode The Six Million Dollar Man playing the character of ‘Jaffe’. Lee Majors has been married four times and has four children. His second wife was the actress Farrah Fawcett. The song MidnightTrain To Georgia was inspired by Lee Majors and Farrah Fawcett. Songwriter Jim Weatherly phoned his friend Lee Majors one day and the call was answered by Farrah. Jim and Farrah chatted briefly and she told him she was going to visit her mother and was taking "the midnight plane to Houston."

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couple and they made television history in 1976 - a husband and wife each starring in separate top-rated shows - Lee in The Six Million Dollar Man and Farrah in Charlie's Angels. During their marriage Farrah was known as Farrah Fawcett-Majors. But the long periods of separation during filming took its toll and the couple divorced in 1982. Several years later Lee Majors was cast as ‘Colt Seavers’ in The Fall Guy. His character was a Hollywood stunt man who also worked as a bounty hunter. Lee has been constantly working in films and when I asked him about his longevity he said: "It is a matter of being right place at the right time". Lee came to Melbourne for the Logies in 1975 and recalled enjoying a bottle of tequila on the plane with John Wayne on the flight to Australia. Lee had heart bypass surgery in 2003 and has enjoyed good health in recent years. He is now married to Faith Majors and loves coming to Australia. Lee has just been in New Zealand filming the television series Dead Rising and ● Lee Majors working with Lucy Lawless. Kevin Trask This became the inspiration for the song. Kevin can be heard on 3AW Plane was changed to train and Houston beThe Time Tunnel - Remember When came Georgia. Sundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady The recording of Midnight Train to Georgia and Simon Owens. by Gladys Knight and The Pips went to numAnd on 96.5 FM ber one on the hit parade in 1973. That's Entertainment - Sundays Lee and Farrah were regarded as the perfect at 12 Noon. www.innerfm.org.au

Jewellery and Body Adornment at NGV

Jewellery and Body Adornment from the NGV Collection A new display highlighting the NGV’s important and multidisciplinary collection – presents an exquisite selection of works from antiquity to the present day, reflecting the wide variety of making traditions and practices across different material, cultural and geographical contexts. Defined by a relationship with the body jewellery and body adornment are among the world’s oldest known artforms. Ranging from the ceremonial and talismanic, to the decorative and conceptual, the display features work composed of dazzling, highly prized materials such as precious gems, metals and iridescent seashells, as well as unexpected materials, such as hair, plastic and rubber, which chalwith Peter Kemp lenge conventional thinking of what constitutes jewellery and its significance. Exhibition opens August 27 and Unlemon –A Meandering closes June 12 next year. Tale of Citrus National Gallery of Victoria reveals a multilayered story of citrus 180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne – its origins, trajectory, diversity and tenacity. Beginning through a porthole of 17th century Dutch art where paintFrom Sunrise Road – Bruce Munro Heide Museum of Modern Art pre- ings if citrus peel unfurling evoked sents the first Australian museum ex- representations of wealth, exorcism, hibition of acclaimed light artist Bruce trade and expansion. The exhibition continues in the still Munro. Bruce Munro is best known for is life genre, exploring citrus’ symbolic interactive, large scale light installa- relationship with us, in both its global tions inspired largely by his interest in success and the disease that threatshared human experience. ens to devastate the species. The exhibition combines specUnderpinning this is the crucial role tacular indoor and outdoor experimen- played by Australia’s own native cittal artworks with intimate story-pieces, rus. revealing the depth of the artist’s pracSouth Australian Alison tice and the breadth of his sources, Mitchell’s exhibition Unlemon was from the personal and philosophical first exhibited in the Museum of Ecoto the literary and spiritual. nomic BotanyAdelaide Botanic GarSituated across Heide’s main gal- den. leries and sculpture park, the exhibiExhibition closes Sunday August 7. tion will present more than 20 key in★ door works and an immersive outdoor Opera Australia light installation designed specifically The Barber of Seville for the site that will activate Heide’s iconic parklands at night. For the first returns to Mildura Arts Centre this time the museum will extend its open- month with Rossini’s most famous ing hours from Thursday to Saturday musical masterpiece with a storyline throughout the exhibition for visitors that would be equally at home in a to experience Munro’s outdoor art- Hollywood rom-com. Opera Australia’s finest voices and work after dark. Exhibition closes October 16. live orchestra deliver a score that is Heide Museum of Modern Art. instantly familiar from movies, car7 Templestowe Rd, Bulleen toons and commercials.

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Citrus Tale

At Heide

Delight in a riotous romp along the road to true love! This is opera at its light-hearted, effervescent best. Enjoy watching the Children’s Chorus featuring local students aged 8 -14 as they perform alongside Opera Australia. Season: Tuesday July 26 at 7.30 pm Mildura Arts Centre 199 Coreton Rd, Mildura

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Return to Nature

■ Landscape as a subject has persisted through art history. Seeing though the lenses of more than 40 photographers, including colonists of the 1879s and contemporary artists working today, Return to Nature considers the Australian landscape in its many forms.and includes key works from MGA’s significant collection of Australian photographers. Exhibition closes September 18. Monash Gallery of Art 860 Ferntree Gully Rd. Wheelers Hill - John O’Keefe

Music of Santana

■ 'Soul Sacrifice - Music of Santana will be staged at Oakleigh- Carnegie RSL Lounge from 8.15pm on Saturday, August 6. The Music of Santana returns to Ella’s Music Club to bring a true Latin rock experience with a seven piece band, presenting the classics such as Black Magic Woman, Oye Como Va, Smooth and Evil Ways. Lead guitar - Dave Tohill. Keys, backing vocal - Linden Compassi. Lead vocals - Rick Correnza. Bass - Andrew Tsindos. Drums, backing vocals - Leo Ramos. Congas, percussion, backing vocal - Elvis Aljus. Timbales, bells, conga, bongos - Miguel Aravena. www.ellasmusicclub.com

● Dami Im ■ Way back when the X-Factor was essential family viewing the 2002 winner was Dami Im who went onto to represent Australia at Eurovision . Of recent times she has been captivating audiences throughout Australia, and overseas. Dami is a creative powerhouse who will release her new book, Dreaming in November. It promises to be a truthful read and pulls no punches about Dami leaving Sony Music for ABC Music.

MMM bop

■ Nostalgia is forever popular and one of the most memorable pop rock groups in 1997 was the Hanson Brothers - Taylor, Zac and Isaac - with their chart topper 'MMM Bop.' The boys are now married with a combined family count of 15, still touring, still recording original material and all living in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Another visit to Oz is on Hansen's travel agenda.

It’s A Shaw Thing

■ Rumour confirmed about a stage play all about AFL premiership captain, Tony Shaw. Called' Shawry' , play is a walk down memory lane about the footy icon, now a guest broadcaster on 3AW and cable tv. Shawry sessions at Chapel on Chapel until end of July, check website.

Time for a change

■ Shaun Micallef has pulled the pin as front man on ABC’s 'Mad as Hell' after 15 years in prime time. Shaun is taking a breather and the ABC is considering continuation of 'MAH' under a new front person. Shaun is a hard act to follow.

Support for Barry Crocker

■ Bazza, I'm right behind you in your outrage of a underwear company using your name in their marketing campaign without seeking your approval . Bazza, you're an entertainment legend and at least a public apology, and the advertising removed is a start to right wrongs. - John O’Keefe

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Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Pressure drop

■ Melbourne urban home-grown reggaedub band Pressure Drop will launch their nine-track album, Crosstown Sessions, on Sunday, Sept .18 from 2pm-6pm. The launch, at 1812 Theatre at 3 Rose St Upper Ferntree Gully, will also feature special guests on the day. A percentage of proceeds will be donated to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. $10 Entry.

50th anniversary

■ An ensemble of Melbourne's finest musicians will reunite to lovingly pay homage to Neil Young's 1972 masterpiece Harvest. Presented by the Caravan Music Club and Archies Creek Hotel, the venue is the Brunswick Ballroom at 3pm on Sun., Aug 21. Vocalist Lisa Miller will join the band for several songs as they play the celebrated album in its entirety followed by a set of Neil Young favourites. Tickets moshtix.com.au

Canyon dust

■ Renowned for their unique blend of American Alt Country, Folk and Laurel Canyon – West Coast harmony, Canyon has been renamed Canyon Dust in a rebrand to promote the release of their single, Ohio, a Crosby Stills Nash and Young cover. The track is available now on Bandcamp as is their debut self titled album, Canyon Dust, ahead of a new album release later this year. Canyon Dust will play the St Kilda Sports Club on Friday, July 22, supported by local blues legends Ash Gaudion and Simon Phillips. - Rob Foenander - Rob Foenander

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Anna K opens at the Malthouse ■ Award-winning Australian playwright Suzie Miller's new play Anna K will be presented from August 12 to September 4 at the Merlyn Theatre, The Malthouse. Anna Kay - a top rating television journalist, mother and wife - is now a news subject herself. After taking a lifetime to build a successful career with integrity, a single decision incurs the wrath of the media and puts her life at the mercy of a savage public. She soon discovers that no amount of credibility makes you impervious to the institutions that maintain the status quo. Truth at all costs, but best stay in your lane. Playwright Suzie Miller says: "Anna K is an interrogation of how women in public roles are attacked by hostile voices intent on silencing them. “Women in high-profile positions are at greater risk of sustaining negative criticism than men in the same positions and also endure violently sexualised online comments and messages intended to intimidate and shame. “The gendered nature of these acts not only as a force to destroy women at the top of their game, but also act as a threatening warning to other women seeking to occupy similarly high-profile roles in the media, politics and other spaces. "While Anna K is inspired by Tolstoy, I am instead interested in a feminist interrogation. Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina focusses on

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‘I wanted to investigate how we still do this to women, and look to a different narrative conclusion’

● Caroline Craig stars in Anna K. Photo: Kristian Gehradte

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Levin’s need to warn against the passions of women as he seeks to uphold a woman’s domesticity in service of husband and children. Indeed, Anna Karenina’s passionate expression shows her destruction through the gendered shaming critique of society. " I wanted to investigate how we still do this to women, and look to a different narrative conclusion." Directed by Carissa Licciardello and starring Caroline Craig (Underbelly, Blue Heelers), Callan Colley (This Time, Maybe) and Louisa Mignone (Wentworth), Anna K weaves a story of romance, love, power, and justice. In a world promising equality, why isn’t the fight over? Performance Details:August 12 - September 4. Opening Night: August 17 Venue: Merlyn Theatre The Malthouse, 113 Sturt St, Southbank Bookings: malthousetheatre. com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

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Top 5

THE TOP 5 NEW TV SHOWS PL ANNED FOR THE SECOND HALF OF THE YEAR. 5. How to get De Goey to be De Stoppy. 4. RBT outside the Logies. 3. Bluey Un Cut. 2. Kangaroo Island’s got Talent. 1. Ready-Mix cement meets Die Hard.

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Sport

Winter racing at Cobram

■ Cobram on the Murray commenced a week of winter racing on Monday July 11 as many border hoppers descended on the spacious circuit. ■ Narrandera trainer David Kennedy and stable reinsman Jackson Painting brought up two wins in succession after scoring at Wagga in June with a smart gelding by the name of Blazing Home, a son of Rock N Roll Heaven and Capture My Heart who landed the Xerri Evans Accounts, Advisers and Auditors 2Y0 Pace over 1670 metres. Starting solo on the second line, Blazing Home was immediately off and running as the start was effected to assume control racing for the bell. Always in control, Blazing Home registered a 7 metre margin over Chirripo (gate two) which began fast to lead before handing over. Joyful (behind leader – one/one at bell) was third 1.9 metres away. The mile rate 1-57.6. ■ The Rock trainer/driver Shane Hallcroft landed the Petstock Cobram Pace over 2170 metres with 6Y0 Lombo Pocket Watch-Sam Rae gelding The Clock Winder in a 2-01.5 mile rate. Racing parked from gate two, The Clock Winder put pay to the leader Murano prior to the home turn, and scored by 19.4 metres in advance of Louie Finn from the same area which followed him all the way. Leeton hope Charlie Studleigh (one/four – five wide home turn) was third a half head away. ■ Congupna owner/trainer/driver Eddie Tappe chalked up victory number five from 20 outings with 4Y0 Majestic Son-Aldebaran Peggy mare Abbie in the 2170 metre North Vic Livestock Trotters Mobile returning a mile rate of 2-03. Restrained from gate five to settle five back along the markers, Abbie moved to one/one midrace as Savvy Kyvalley was eased away from three markers by Anthony Butt to race exposed. When Savvy Kyvalley dropped to trail the leader Starlight Red in the final circuit, Abbie was left in the open, but it made no difference to the result as she raced clear in the straight to greet the judge by 4.1 metres from Savvy Kyvalley. Aristotle after an early break from the pole ran on late from well back for third 7.1 metres away. ■ Bunbartha trainer/driver John Newberry’s lightly raced 5Y0 Mr Feelgood-Shez Madam Jasper gelding Cabo Cruz was outstanding in winning the Cobram Hotel Pace over 1670 metres when making his third race appearance. Bred and raced by John and wife Maree, Cabo Cruz starting from gate three on the second line settled a long way off the leader Occiano which surged forward from the extreme draw to lead. Going forward three wide solo in the last lap, Cabo Cruz produced a brilliant finishing burst on turning to blouse the leader by a head in 157.6. Denstown (three back the markers) was third 2.7 metres back.

Harness Racing

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Eden (gate 2). In a tight finish, Niki Nah Nah prevailed by a head over the leader, with Treacherous Times (three wide last lap from mid-field) third 3.4 metres away. The mile rate 1-59.7. ■ Gilty By The Beach was also strong in his victory after going forward three wide solo in the final circuit from near last. Racing past the leader Renko on turning, Gilty By The Beach had 2.4 metres to spare on the wire from Leer which trailed the weakening pacemaker. Myzarmi finished hard down the centre of the track from the tail for third 4.8 metres away. The mile rate 1-54.7. It could have been a huge night for Kari as stablemate Whizzbang Dan was beaten by 3 metres into second place in the Aldebaran Park Trotters Mobile after following the poleline leader Sonnyboy – the winner being neighbour Brent Lilley’s 4Y0 Love You-La Tonneralla gelding Maestro in 2-00.5. Driven by Brent Murphy, Maestro was restrained from gate five to settle at the rear. Still a long way back approaching the final bend, Maestro rattled home out wide to gain the day. Hateitwhenyourright (one/two – three wide last lap) was third a head away. ■ Kyabram trainer Mick Blackmore combined with James Herbertson to land the Haras Des Trotteurs 3Y0 Trotters Mobile over 2150 metres with Bitta Irish Luck, a daughter of Father Patrick and Senita in a 2-00.3 mile rate. Enjoying a beaut trip from gate four trailing the running poleline leader Love You Girl, Bitta Irish Luck wasn’t pushed to chase in the last lap, gradually making ground to move outside her on the home turn. Racing clear shortly after, Bitta Irish Luck scored by 5.2 metres from Millee (three back the markers) and La Perriere (five back the markers – death-seat last lap) was third 7.9 metres away. ■ The most excited winner on the night had to be young concessional reinswoman Taylor Youl who was victorious aboard the David Miles (Monegeetta) trained 6Y0 Bettors Delight-Majestic Reign gelding Reign Maker in the Simonds Homes Bendigo Pace. Showing sparkling speed to lead from gate three, Reign Maker ($34.00) after being rated to perfection was never headed, greeting the judge ■ The old team of Craig Demmler (trainer) by 1.2 metres from Clem McArdle which trailed and Jodi Quinlan (driver) landed the Jims Mow- in 1-57.3. Feel The Reign (four back the marking 3Y0 Pace over 2100 metres at odds of $34.00 ers) was third 2.2 metres back after using the with Always B Miki-Drewsam gelding Andrew, sprint lane. leading all of the way from the pole to defeat Luvbite which trailed by a head after using the sprint lane. Brutally Handsome was third a metre back after racing in the open. The mile rate 1- ■ Victorian harness racing copped another 58.7. ‘knife in the back’ from NSW orientated Sky Channel when the majority of Wednesday’s one off Hamilton meeting (races 4-9) was shafted to Sky 2 due to an additional NSW gallop meeting ■ Bendigo was Tuesday’s fixture with a mas- programmed. Race two was also sent to Sky 2 sive 12 event card. after both Doomben and Murray Bridge races Bolinda trainer Kari Males enjoyed a good were late in starting. night by winning a stable double – smart 4Y0 ■ A highlight of the Hamilton program was the Captaintreacherous-Niki No No mare Niki Nah opening race – the Get Well Julie Kincaid 2Y0 Nah (Jackie Barker) taking the Poster Boy @ Maiden Pace over 1660 metres when the entire Llowalong Farms Pace over 2150 metres and field of six were making their first race appear5Y0 Somebeachsomewhere-Gift Bromac geld- ance – the victor being Sweet Lou-Ark Monroe ing Gilty By The Beach (Michael Bellman) the colt Dangerous raced by the Birchip boys and 1650 metre Simonds Homes Bendigo Pace. friends. Niki Nah Nah (gate six) was tough in her Trained at Charlton by Shane Sanderson and victory after going forward from near last three driven by son Ryan, Dangerous who was obviwide approaching the bell to race exposed for ously touted as something special opened an the last lap outside the heavily backed Fly Bye odds-on favourite from outside the front row and

Trailed by a head

Knife in the back

12 races at Bendigo

didn’t let his supporters down. Restrained to the rear as Buddy (gate five) flew away to lead before allowing Fremarks Jay Jay one of three from the Beeac stable of Courtney Slater to take over racing for the bell. Moving forward in the final circuit, Dangerous was accommodated by Blake Bolac (three back the markers) coming away from the inside to give him a lovely trail into the race. When Blake Bolac strode past the leader prior to the home turn, Dangerous dropped to his back before easing to the outside on turning and raced clear over the concluding stages to score by 8.5 metres from Blake Bolac. Buddy was third 25.6 metres away. The mile rate an exceptional 1-54.9. ■ The Liz Barker President HHRC Trotters Handicap over 2160 metres saw Berringa cotrainers A.J & Beau Tindale’s in-form ex-Kiwi Monkey Bones-Miss Invasion gelding Madeakillin successful. Driven by Greg Sugars, Madeakillin began swiftly from a 30 metre backmark to settle four markers as Mick Bellman’s Jazspur (20m) also stepped cleanly to progress forward and assume control from polemarker Cork. Going forward in the last lap, Madeakillin joined Jazspur with the pair looking to fight out the finish as Cork angled away from the inside to join in. Gaining the upper hand on turning, Madeakillin registered a 4.6 metre margin from Cork, with Elegant Jet (6 markers) running on late for third 10.6 metres away. Jazspur got very tired over the concluding stages to finish fourth. The mile rate 2-02.7. ■ Courtney Slater combined with ex-Bathurst reinswoman Ellen Rixon to land the 1660 metre Taylor Motors Hamilton Pace with Teddy Runkle a 6Y0 Rock N Roll Heaven-Magic Z Tam gelding. Eased at the start from gate four to possie three back in the moving line as twelve year old Irishmurphy led from gate three and Rockinthecity circled the field from the extreme daw to race exposed. Teddy Runkle despite being pushed four wide on the final bend, finished best to gain the day by 2.3 metres from Shaded (one/one – three wide home turn). Flaming Lucky (six wide home turn from last) ran home late for third a half neck away. The rate 1-58.6. ■ Passionate harness supporters Rob Merola and Sam Godino were winners when their home bred 4Y0 Somebeachsomewhere-Sterita gelding Merolamagic scored in the Matthews Petroleum Hamilton Maiden Pace over 1660 metres giving Courtney Slater an early double. Driven by Glen Craven, Merolamagic raced in the open from gate five outside Keayang Bieber, before surging clear on the home turn to register a well deserved 10.7 metre margin in advance of Torque Like A Lady which followed him all of the way. Murdoch finished on late from mid-field for third 1.6 metres back. The mile rate 1-59.2. ■ Smythes Creek owner/trainer/driver Nathan Cahir’s very handy Somebeachsomewhere-Our Narissa Franco 4Y0 gelding Telemachus was an easy all the way winner of the 1660 metre Come Join Our Committee Pace returning a mile rate of 1-57.2. Beginning fast to lead from gate two, Telemachus after an easy time reached the judge 3.5 metres clear of Spacewriter which raced outside him, with Cutty Sark (three wide last lap from the rear third 2.2 metres away.

Tragic sadness

■ Following the tragic circumstances of last week, nobody would begrudge the Mifsud family winning the C & M Build Group Pace over 1690 metres at last Thursday’s Kilmore night fixture when 4Y0 SomebeachsomewhereMollys Lucky Star rig Shallow Beach scored in a mile rate of 1-58.2. Trained by Julie and driven by husband Aussie, Shallow Beach was sent forward three wide from gate three to cross polemarker and stablemate Mister Finnigan and after being rated well, registered a 3.7 metre margin over Neander Guy (one/one), with Favouritehighlight third 2.5 metres away after racing in the open. ■ A was also a great night for Bolinda with

Sulky Snippets This Week

■ Wednesday – Ararat, Thursday – Shepparton, Friday – Geelong/Mildura, Saturday – Kilmore, Sunday – Cranbourne, Monday – Maryborough, Tuesday – Bendigo.

Alexandra Hurley’s highly promising 5Y0 Amore Stride-Nitengale Stride mare Tiara Stride raced by her and sister Fran taking the 2180 metre Jet Roofing Trotters Mobile. Coming off a close third a week earlier behind Silent Revere, Tiara Stride driven a treat by Greg Sugars led throughout from gate two opening up a big margin on her rivals. Well clear on turning, Tiara Stride never looked like losing, greeting the judge by 15.9 metres untouched from Reigning Lillies (four back the markers) which ran home well. Kyvalley Paint after racing exposed held down third a half neck back. The mile rate 2-02.5. ■ Another Bolinda winner was 7Y0 Rock N Roll Heaven-Tactical Attraction gelding Heaven Attracts for Vince Vallelonga in the Hygain Super Amino 66 Pace over 2180 metres. With competent concessional reinsman Jordan Leedham in the sulky, Heaven Attracts (gate three) ran home best off a one/one trail to defeat Keayang Kamikaze (one/four – three wide last lap) from the extreme draw which led on the final bend.Two Sock Creek (three back the markers) received a late split on turning to finish third a nose away. The winning margin being a head in a mile rate of 2-00.2. ■ Romsey trainer/driver Chris Svanosio’s Aldebaran Eagle-Aldebaran Maori filly Aldebaran Demi was ultra impressive in taking the Worlds Best Hoof Oil 3Y0 Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2180 metres. Given a quiet time three pegs from gate five as raging hot favourite Toro Stride led from the pole, Aldebaran Demi sprouted wings along the sprint lane to blouse the favourite by a half head in a rate of 2-04.3. Acool Investment after following the leader was third 3 metres away. ■ Tasmanian Ben Yole has 7Y0 Mach ThreeLove The Red gelding Machavelli racing in outstanding form and notched up another victory by taking the 1690 metre $10,000 Momentum Gaming Pace Final in 1-57.6. Driven to perfection as expected by James Herbertson, Machavelli stabled at Robbie Walters’ Kilmore stables led throughout from gate four to easily account for Hidden Figure which trailed from the pole, with Coveffe Hustler a stablemate of the winner third after switching from the one/one to the inside on the home turn. The margins 3.9 by 5.8 metres. ■ Croydon South part-owner/trainer John McGillivray’s 10Y0 Stoneridge RegalLotasilkari gelding Lotakevi repeated his victory on the track a week earlier in identical fashion with Ian McMahon again in the sulky when successful in the Buds & Branches Florist Pace over 1690 metres. Trailing the pacemaker Good Feelings (gate two) from the pole, Lotakevi used the sprint lane to blouse the leader by a nose in a tricky finish. Denstown (one/one – three wide home turn) was third 2.9 metres back. The mile rate 1-58.7.

Two wins at G’long

■ At Geelong on Friday, Diggers Rest partowner/trainer Lorry Formosa snared the Devcon Properties Pace over 2100 metres with 4Y0 Artistic Fella-Sibling Rivalry mare See You There and in doing so brought up two wins in succession after winning at Cranbourne back in June. With Richie Caruana in the sulky, See You There outstayed his rivals after racing parked from gate three outside polemarker Zoes Rainbow. Gaining a narrow margin on turning, See You There extended the margin to 3.8 metres in defeating Heavenly Brigade from mid-field and Madame West (one/one) who was a neck back third. The rate 2-00.5.

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Sport

Late entries for the Golden Rose

■ Following up on the Golden Rose to be run at Rosehill on September 24, a couple of late entries have come to hand. Nominations hadn’t closed at rime of going to press, but several horses listed who may go around having been well supported. The first of these is the Sydney colt, Brosnan, a lovely grey horse, who won well at Flemington on May 21. Prepared by leading Sydney trainer, Gerald Ryan and his co-trainer, S. Alexiou. Victoria’s leading rider, Jye Mc Neil, booted home three-year-old grey winning in good style. Prior to that Brosnan pulled up lame, finishing seventh to top galloper Fireburn, the favorite. That was back on April 22 in the Group One Inglis Sires over 1400 metres. The win at Flemington was his first from his four starts, he is by leading sire, Snitzel, from the good mare Supara. There has also been money for another Sydney colt, Promitto, who at only his second start beat a good field of youngsters at Randwick in the Skyline Stakes over 1200 metres. Ridden by Christen Reith, he was just too strong following up his first start win at Newcastle on a soft track back on February 12. Promitto is by the Caulfield Guineas winner, Divine Prophet out of Longairo, and is prepared by top young trainer David Atkins. Back to the favourite, Fireburn, there has been money for the Golden Slipper winner, on top of her brilliant win in March. Leading Warwick Farm trainer, Gary Portelli, puts the polish on the Rebel Dane filly, and after her Slipper win, it made it four from four. A young Queensland trainer, Kacey Fogden, has the talented filly, Best of Bordeaux, who ran second to Fireburn in the Slipper, there has been some support for filly too. Bookies are keeping the next one safe in, Paris Dior, in the care of leading Australian trainer, Gai Waterhouse, and her training partner, Andrew Bott. By leading sire, Pierro, Paris Dior won the Percy Sykes at Randwick back on April 9, taking her record to two wins from her four starts and two seconds. What she shows is that she could right in this. One that will give plenty is she gets nominated is the James Cummings trained She’s Extreme, by the boom Victorian sire, Extreme Choice. She’s Extreme is a winner of the classic, the Champagne Stakes in Sydney and is smart and in a top camp.

He was very stiff not to have ridden a treble, when he only got beaten a head on Niccolite for Graeme Begg. If you saw him being interviewed on Racing.Com, you could see mud particles on his jacket that had had been kicked up from the soft conditions at Caulfield on to his colours. Harry also rides a lot for leading trainers, Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, and boots home many winners for the combination.

‘Hello, broadcast’

● Top racecaller Matt Hall. Racing Photos. CF is an inherited disorder that causes damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs in the body. This is what he battles every time he gets a galloper weighing somewhere between 500 and 600 kilos in a race. You can imagine one minute he could be riding over the sprint distances like 1000 or1200 metres, then he could b riding in the Melbourne Cup over 3200 metres twice around Flemington. That is plenty of pressure on a young rider with CF. On top of all this he rides all over the country especially for his father, Austy Coffey, who is a leading country trainer. Back to Harry, he booted home a double at Caulfield getting home for young trainer, Matthew Smith, then got home on Duke of Hastings in the next for Simon Zahra

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■ On a wet day at Caulfield, young rider, Harry Coffey, booted home a double and was only beaten a head on another. It is not that often that Harry rides in Melbourne, but very busy around the bush on other days. The thing that stands out about him is the young man is battling Cystic Fibrosis, and has done from an early age.

■ I don’t know how many times I have spoken those words or heard them. The latest that I heard them was when my good young friend, top racecaller Matt Hill on a Wednesday recently, when his horse ‘Hello Broadcast” saluted at Sandown after a few tries. Matty races the horse with top trainer Enver Jusufovic who said the horse hadn’t done much at his last few starts, but they were hoping, and knowing Matty praying. Another couple of race callers are in with him, plus a list of well-known people in the media. A well-known caller of the harness races, Dan Milecki, another good friend over many a year, called Melbourne Cups on Channel 10 in his early days of calling. Then there is Sydney’s top caller, Darren Flindell, one of the best in the business. Matty said after race he and the others in the horse were happy to see him win, they didn’t back him, because of form. They missed out badly, Hey Broadcast, paid nearly $24.00 for the win and $6.40 the place. The words “Hello Broadcast” come around when the caller answers his phone in the box. He also left me out, don’t worry I will get even. - Ted Ryan

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Local History

Local paper makes world history ■ The 155 years of local newspapers in Murrindindi have seen a number of forms of print technology. The first issues of the Alexandra Times in 1868, were hand-set, with every letter in each issue composed by hand. After each issue was printed, every letter had to be returned to its proper place in the type case. The 1930s saw the introduction of linotype machines at the Yea newspaper, where a line-of-type could be set in hot metal. In April 1984, after taking over from Tom Dignam, Ash Long brought an Itec typesetting computer to Yea. It used a photo-mechanical process where type was projected onto photographic paper, and then - after beinbg developed - was cut-andpasted onto layout sheets. Then came desktop publishing. Did you know that Murrindindi was the second place in the world to trial this new process? The April 1986 edition of Ink magazine was in Yea to witness the Australian-first using “laser technology”. “The hitching posts have been replaced by ‘no parking’ signs otherwise nothing much has changed outside the little weatherboard offices of The Yea Chronicle since its first began publishing in October 1885,” wrote INK editor John Monks. “In fact not many people noticed when they stopped using the old linotype machines, and the Wharfedale flatbed press to print a tabloid Chronicle - instead of the solid old broadsheet - in 1984. “Quietly, without upsetting the calm rural breakfasts of his 12001500 loyal readers, a few weeks agoi Ash Long, the Chronicle’s experienced young editor/publisher set about making Australian newspaper history. “With no fanfare, The Yea Chronicle became the first newspaper in Australia- and probably the Southern Hemisphere - to be entirely produced using a Macintosh Personal Computer and a Laser Writer,” said the 1986 magazine.

● Ash Long and Dianne Howarth test the Apple Laser Writer/Macintosh PC in Yea in 1986. “The honour of producing the Wharfedale in the tiny print room followed with Ash setting the world’s first weekly paper using the behind the little weatherboard office streamer “Australia first for Yea Apple-Macintosh combination actu- at 36 High St, Yea. Chronicle” and then deciding to use “Ash brought in his own elderly the Apple-Mac to shadow the letters. ally went to The Town Crier in Wilmington, Massachusetts, USA photo-typesetter and soon has the “Later Apple’s bitten apple symChronicle turned into a lively tabloid bol was to let into the boxed lead (in 1985).” INK said several newspaper had printed web offset in Melbourne. when Ash Long got back to his cut“Would the Longs like to join the ting table. experimented with the new process, with visitinbg experts challenged to Laser Writer revolution, INK asked “The issue of February 26 with and Ash Long replied: “How about type, set by the Laser Writer, caused spot the difference. Apple Laser Writer predicted the next issue?’ great interest in Yea with pupils from “A few days later we drove up the local high school - all knowlthat desktop publishing was set to capture most of the production done the Melba Highway to beautiful Yea edgeable Apple enthusiasts- coming by photo-typesetters. followed by Dianne Howarth, the around to the Chronicle office and INK magzine said the price of the knowledgeable Coates marketing Ash actually carrying the Apple-Mac system was under $US10,000. services representative with the gear across to a retail store and setINK contacted John Caust, Gen- Apple and Macintosh boxes bal- ting the ad they wanted in their shop eral Manager of Coates Systems anced on her back seat.” window. INK magazine made a note about (Australia), to arrange an Australian “Not content with the February 26 newspaper to trial: “Find me a pa- someone using a desktop computer issue because a blurred negative had per and we’ll supply the equipment. and mouse for the first time: sone less than justice to the part of “Ash Long’s fingers were soon the laser-set front page, Ash Long “A call to Yea, in the foothills of the Australian Alps, north-east of flashing over the Macintosh key- proceeded to produce a much Melbourne, found us a suitable and board, but as he used the ‘mouse’ for cleaner March 5 issue using a wide the first time and thrust it over the range of the Apple Mac output inwilling paper, The Yea Chronicle. “It was 100 years old last year, edge of his desk he was complain- cluding some clearly readable 6had a circulation of about 1500 and ing: “I’ve got to get a bigger desk.” point type and a beautifully laser-set “In less than 30 minutes as Dianne page of Yea Chronicle Classifieds. was entirely produced by the husband and wife team of Ash and Fleur Howarth looked on Ash was re-set“After the Melbourne press run ting some long standing Chronicle finished I asked Ash Long what he Long. “The Longs had taken over the ads and adding rules with curved thought of the Laser Writer and broadsheet Chronicle set on linotype corners and tone. Macintosh team. “The front page dummy lead machines and printed on an ancient “His report:-

● Ash Long in front of the Yea newspaper office in 1986. Photo: John Monks

“I found it very ease to use. I had some trouble with communications between the terminal and the printer, but that turned out to be just connections. “I didn’t have to refer to the instructions very much at all because it really is what they call a very userfriendly system. It was mostly selfexplanatory. “I now know how to use a mouse, although I kept running off the desk withb it at first. “The quality is good. Look it’s better quality than my system and with that the quality varies, especially for a country newpaper depending on the chemicals you are using. “Some of the advantages of the machine were that I found that I could instantly do tones behind advertisements. “Borders for ads were no problem either. I could do them on the spot with the Apple Mac without all those expensive border tapes. “They were neat type faces. I had a choice of Helvetica, Times, Courier, Monaco, Chicago and the option of outline, underline, shadowing, italics and also the option of putting typoes into a range of bold or plain ... and you had that on all sizes from 6pt to 72pt. “We used the Helvetica throughout and of course the Apple-Mac did the H and J-ing. “Certainly the Chronicle looks neater and if it wasn’t my paper and I was looking at it objectively I couldn’t tell you which was done on which system. “Look, no one should think that the Apple-Mac Laser Writer is a second or alternative system. “It’s a genuine stand-on-its-own feet typestetter which is quite applicable to newspapers and to printers and publishers. “I’d certainly like to have the Apple Mac - mouse and all - permanently on my desk.” - From ‘Apple’s Day in Yea’ by John Monks INK magazine, April 1986 (Minnis Business Press)

● Ash Long at the Apple MacIntosh, paste-up bench to the left, ITEC typesetter at right.

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MARKETING FEATURE

Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

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

Out and About

‘Greatest award’ for Kevin

■ AFL icon Kevin Sheedy has won four AFL premierships, but he says being awarded Victorian of the Year 2022 is the greatest award he's ever been given. The 74-year-old said he was "extremely honoured" to win this award. The former Essendon and inaugural GWS coach was recognized for his contribution to football, having played 789 games, including 18 grand finals and eight premierships. Kevin is patron of Foodbank, working with the Tinker Bell Foundation to support Neale Daniher's Fight MND fundraising efforts along with his contribution to Indigenous and regional communities. Reflecting on the honour, Kevin Sheedy remembered many of his teachers and advice he received early on in life. "I had the best teachers," he said. "They all said just be a good person and look after the people that need it and need to be looked after." Sheedy said he didn't plan on slowing down his community work anytime soon. "I'm in the last quarter but I tell you know I am going to have a very good last quarter," he said. Pictured at the presentation is the Victorian of the Year, Kevin Sheedy, with Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites Managing Director, Alan Johnson.

Feel good half the time

■ Feeling good is becoming an increasingly rare commodity these days, according to a new survey. In a poll of 2,000 people in the United Kingdom, it turns out adults truly feel good, both mentally and physically, less than half of the time (47 per cent). One in four respondents say they deal with anxiety at least once per week, and 40 per cent battle muscle aches on most days. On an especially depressing note, just under six in 10 (57 per cent) say they rarely feel “on top of their game” physically. Another 61 per cent have simply accepted that aches and pains are part of their daily life. The poll, put together by My Vybe, also asked respondents why they think they’re in such bad shape. The top answers included not exercising enough, a poor diet, and “not having enough hours in a day.” ● Kevin Sheedy and Alan Johnson.

New buzz word

■ There’s inflation and then there’s shrinkflation. Inflation is easy to spot: The product you bought last month now costs a dime more. But shrinkflation is much more nefarious. The product you bought last month is the same price, the package may even appear to be the same size but there’s less of it. In some cases, a good bit less. Notable brands to ‘shrinkflate’ their products in recent months as the American dollar continues to lessen in value include Charmin, Bounty, and Gatorade, which have all been downsized in recent months but have retained their previous prices,” the Daily Mail has reported. “Joining the parade of downsized products is cereal stalwart Honey Bunches of Oats, which has seen the weight of its standard box, previously 14.5 ounces, lessen to 12 ounces, a reduction of roughly 17 per cent. ” Angel Soft toilet paper has also reduced its size from 425 sheets per roll to 320, while Bounty paper towels have cut their rolls from 165 sheets per roll to 147 late last year. Gatorade also cut its bottle size from 32 ounces to 28 ounces. The fascinating thing is that companies often go to great lengths to keep their product containers the same size. Folger’s coffee has also slashed its amount per canister, drawing controversy. “Last month, the company elected to dramatically drop the number of ounces displayed on those canisters, previously 51 ounces, now 43.5 ounces while keeping the number of cups that it says each package will yield, at 400, the same, when confronted about the 7.5-ounce reduction per canister last month on social media, which should see a decrease of more than a dozen cups of coffee, the company cited a new, more efficient bean pressing technology as to why the cup count has not been changed.” Yeah sure.

Take-away problem

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■ Ordering takeout tonight? It might be a good idea to go pick it up yourself. A new survey finds eight in 10 food delivery workers admit to eating part of their customer’s order. According to the poll of more than 500 delivery drivers, commissioned by Circuit Route Planner, stealing a customer’s fries or putting their sticky fingers on someone’s chicken may not even be the most disgusting thing happening on the way to the front door. One in four drivers confess that they’ve hooked up with someone in their vehicle. One in 10 have urinated on or near a customer’s home. Another 10 per cent say they’ve had to urinate in a bottle while making their deliveries. More than a quarter (27 per cent) add they’ve had some “less-than-professional” conversations with the people they deliver goods to. Other actions some drivers admit to that are sure to infuriate consumers include intentionally damaging packages (23 per cent), stealing packages (17 per cent), and opening and then resealing packages (17 per cent).

Police still working

NY Police problem

■ More than 1500 New York Police Department officers have either resigned or retired so far this year on pace to be the biggest exodus of officers since the statistics have been available. Some 524 cops have resigned and 1072 have retired as of May 31, NYPD pension stats show. The 1,596 total is a 38 per cent spike from the same period in 2021, when 1159 cops called it a career, and a staggering 46 per cent climb from 2020, when 1,092 left the force by the same date. Anti-cop hostility, bail reform, and rising crime have fed into frustration among the NYPD rank and file, according to one NYPD officer who recently fled for greener pastures at a Long Island police department after 6½ years. “The city is out of control especially since bail reform,” according to the former Queens cop, who asked to be identified only as “Joe.” The mantra now is “get out while you still can.” Joe’s patrol gig “got worse and worse” over time, he said. “The last few years so many people had been leaving and manpower was so low that you’d go to work and you’d answer 25 to 30 jobs a day and you’re burnt out by the end of the day,” he said.

Defence death toll

■ Suicide has been the main killer of US personnel since the September 11 attacks. More than 30,000 of them have died by their own hands since, during a period that saw about 7000 service members die in combat or training exercises, according to a project from Brown University. Suicide in the military community is at its highest rate since 1938, according to a Department of Defence report released last month. Increasingly, those killed are women. In 2020, they accounted for 7 per cent of military suicides up from 4 per centa decade earlier, according to Department of Defence numbers. About one in six servicemembers is female. The reports break down the deaths by gender, age and branch, but they hardly address the dramatic increase among women.

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■ The Uvalde Independent School District declined to fire school police chief Pete Arredondo despite furious parents calling for his termination. The Uvalde school board did not punish the district police chief who refused to send cops into Robb Elementary School while a gunman was shooting kids dead. Superintendent Hal Harrell told meeting attendees he was “eager” for the several investigations launched into law enforcement’s response to the shooting to “run their course,” The Texas Tribune reported. Harrell’s remark implied the school could still take disciplinary action against Arredondo, who has been considered a cowardice “man in hiding,” pending the results of the investigations. He also told concerned parents that students would “never” return to the Texas elementary school where Salvador Ramos, 18, killed 19 students and two teachers, and left an entire community terrified to go to school. Arredondo, who did not attend the school board meeting, is facing furious backlash for not sending in a team fast enough to end the gunman’s vile rampage. Parents who tried to rush into the school to rescue their kids have also expressed outrage over being handcuffed and restrained outside while police let Ramos continue to evoke terror inside the building.

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