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The Buzz Blaze The Show

Seeing Madonna

● Lady Gaga’s music will be featured

● Kate Neilson ■ Melbourne actress and model Kate Neilson has headed to Los Angeles this week, after recently being there for a month’s acting lessons.

Kate intends to attend a Madonna concert whilst in California.

■ Producers of streetdance spectacular Blaze The Show are seeking Australia’s best dance artist across hip hop, tap, break and street styles to join the company exclusively for its Melbourne season in Hamer Hall from January 23-17, 2013.

Auditions will be held at Arts Centre Melbourne on SaturdaySunday, October 20-21.

A current CV, photograph and a link to their demo reel on YouTube should be sent to auditions@ blazetheshow.com by October 12.

Under The Clocks Bush poets win

Astonishing life

● Kym Eitel ■ Ten bush poets whose poems captured the spirit of Australia and the Australian people have had their poems recognised in the Australian Unity Bryan Kelleher LiteraryAwards.

Accomplished bush poet and author Kym Eitel judged all 455 entries with fellow judge, bush poetry performer and poet, Noel Stallard.

Bryan Kelleher became a member of the Australian Natives’ Association when he joined the Caulfield Branch in 1940. He went on to serve on the ANA Board for 22 years, including a term as Chief President in 1973, and Federal President in 1978.

■ Second Prize and Highly Commended: David Campbell of Victoria for Mothers and Sons and A Pair of Loving Eyes.

■ Young Achiever Award (Secondary School): Jemima Popovic of Victoria for The Place I Called Home and Brook Jurss of Queensland for Inland Tsunami.

■ Young Achiever Award (Primary School): Imogen Hansen for Bushfire and Eloise Derrett for The Bush, A Place in My Heart (both of Victoria).

■ Encouragement Award: Sarah Kendall of Victoria for ANZAC Day 2012; Hannah Nugent for Dam Jumping and Gemma Collins for Our Superb Country!

● Alan Turing ■ BlackApple Theatre Company will present Universal Machine the life and times of Alan Turing: genius, at Northcote Town Hall this November.

Composer/director duo Tiffanni Walton and Cheyney Caddy unravel the mysteries behind this remarkable man, with a cast lead by newcomer Alex McQueen and rising star Cate Wolfe .

In his astonishing life Turing helped win the war by breaking Hitler's unbreakable Enigma code and became the father of artificial intelligence, but his search for love led him to die by his own hand, persecuted by the government he served.

MEMORIES OF PETER FINCH

Performing here

● Yasmin Levy ■ Yasmin Levy, an extraordinary interpreter of Ladino music, is returns to Australia with her new CD, Libertad.

She will perform on Sunday, November 18, at the Playhouse, Arts Centre, with Bachu Khan form India.

Book launch ■ Melbourne author TraudiAllen has released a children’s social etiquette book, The Knife And The Fork Go Dancing, in which household objects come to life.

● Philip Brady with Peter Finch Observer columnist Kevin Trask has devoted his ‘Whatever Happened To’ column this week to Australian acting legend Peter Finch. Melbourne TV-radio personality Philip Brady met with Finch at the launch of the 1973 film Lost Horizon. Turn to Page 14.

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Melbourne Moments ‘Where?House’ ■ Melbourne Music Week, will see a disused space transformed into the temporary cultural and multi-function Festival Hub. The creative team of Kevin Karlberg and Starr Guzman are the driving force for the first three major nights.

The actual location of Where?House will not be revealed until November 16.

The bill will feature international artists Housse de Racket (France) and PillowTalk (USA) performing for the first time ever in Australia alongside local heroes New War, Harris Robotis and Bamboo Musik.

Gospel singers

● Singers of Gospel

■ Melbourne Singers of Gospel, a choir community in the heart of South Melbourne, are staging a complex gala concert on November 24 at Northcote Town Hall.

This concert features a Motown soul, gospel theme and an expanded band. It will be led by Darren Wicks, and feature acappella quartet KeyChange and The Soul Train.

The final event for the year will see the choir surrounded by the lights of 50 Christmas trees at a Community Christmas Tree Festival in St Kilda.

Charity gala ■ Dr Jose Ramos-Horta, former President of East Timor, will be at St Kilda Town Hall on Friday, October 19 to help raise $130,000 for East Timor children.

He will be joined at the Gala Evening Of Hope event by Channel 7 personality John Deeks as MC, and Lawrence Mooney, winner of the Melbourne Fringe Best Comedy Award 2011.

What’s On In Melbourne

Publicist Melinda Hall advises that ‘Polo Club’ will be held from ★ 11am-6pm on Saturday January 12, 2013, at the picturesque Portsea location.

19th Greek Film Festival Australia kicks off in Melbourne on ★The Wednesday, October 17 at Palace Como and Kino Cinema.

Pre-sale tickets are being marketed for the New Year’s Eve concert ★ being staged by the Australian Philharmonic Orchestra at Hamer Hall.

Montenegrin guitar sensation, Miloš Karadaglic has won the Break★ through Artist of the Year at the 2012 Classic BRIT Awards held at London’s Royal Albert Hall. He tours Melbourne on December 1.

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Mark Richardson ♥ Straight from the heart

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THINKING PINK DURING OCTOBER

■ As thousands of Swans supporters championed the words, 'Cheer, cheer the red and the white, honour the name by day and by nigh t...' from the Rocks through to the portico porch at Sydney Town Hall last Friday, I visited another group of passionate supporters donning a different blend of red and white at the Think Pink Living Centre in Melbourne.

Lifting her noble 'PINK Ribbon' high during the 2012 Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I caught up with breast cancer survivor Irene Hendel, Founder and Chair of The Think Pink Foundation, to learn more about the significance about thinking PINK during October.

Situated at 390 St Kilda Road, the Living Centre took Irene and her husband David six years to establish; with their focus being on wellness rather than illness, to enable a better journey through breast cancer.

The Living Centre has supported patients on over 2400 occasions since being opened by The Hon Daniel Andrews M.P. in 2010.

When did your journey with breast cancer begin?

In 1998, a friend of a friend was diagnosed with breast cancer so we all ran out and had mammograms.

Taking that action saved my life.

At what point did you decide to create the Think Pink Living Centre?

When I had my second encounter with breast cancer in 2004 I received

Passionate Porch Thoughts radio therapy treatment at Melbourne's Alfred Hospital. Each day for seven weeks, I sat with the same women in the waiting room and I noticed how many of them were young, were alone and needed support and assistance.

It was then that my dream to have a special place where patients, their families and carers could go to receive support and practical assistance was formed.

Why is The Living Centre unique?

We offer services to breast cancer patients totally free of charge, at stage of their journey and we offer a comprehensive range of support services, many of which are not available elsewhere - all in a non-clinical environment.

We accept referrals from all major hospitals and treatment centres and we also have an emergency accommodation apartment for qualified patients who are travelling to Melbourne from rural Victoria to receive their treatment.

Being a not-for-profit organisation, how is the Foundation and Living Centre funded?

We rely on the generosity of phil-

Off The Porch Thought For The Day Susan Riley Deputy Lord Mayor, Melbourne I am continually amazed by the generosity and passion of Melburnians who raise awareness and funds towards making significant and positive differences in our community. I'm enjoying October's shade of PINK and looking forward to the many MOs next month in support of Movember.

anthropically minded companies and individuals. Greg Fitzgerald and Rebecca Kovess of Pink Hygiene Solutions for example, donated and unveiled 'Rosa' (Pink Bug) at the Living Centre to assist with transporting patients to and from hospital.

We hold our annual Masquerade Ball each May which is our major fundraising event for the year and we have a host of other events (both our own and some organised by caring individuals and companies) throughout the year - particularly in October which is Breast CancerAwareness Month.

I understand Freemasons Victoria have funded Australia's first ever full time Breast Care Nurse (Kathryn Wallace) to the value of $225,000 over three years, what is the role of a BCN? The role of the BCN is to provide information and support to those affected by breast cancer, to facilitate and co-ordinate programs that address the varying needs of those diagnosed with breast cancer and their families and to enable people to feel empowered and supported.

Kathryn has many years of nursing experience and training which are of great benefit in helping our clients.

How has Doreen Akkerman A.M, former Director of the Cancer Information and Support Service at Cancer Council Victoria contributed towards the success of the Centre?

It is simply wonderful to have Doreen both as a Director and Patron of our Foundation with more than 20 years of experience in providing support services to patients and literally wrote the book on training Breast Care Nurses.

Doreen is acclaimed both internationally and here in Australia as an expert public speaker on the subject of breast cancer. Doreen contributes to the management of our Living Centre and has great influence over the design of the programs and services we offer.

The support and work of your volunteers play a major role in the running of the Living Centre and provide additional support to family members, how many volunteers do you have and what role do they play?

We have a wonderful team of over 25 volunteers who provide services as diverse as guided meditation, massage therapy, Lymphoe-

● Greg Fitzgerald, Rebecca Kovess and Irene Hendel dema relief and massage, hair and so please take responsibility and makeup advice, wig fitting, pilates check yourself regularly.

Australia's other major breast and one-on-one peer support (people who have had breast cancer and who cancer organisations - BCNA, have been trained by Cancer Coun- McGrath Foundation, National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) cil to provide support).

What is the Living Centre's new and Cancer Australia are all holdinitiative 'Supporting Blokes' pro- ing events to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer during Octogram?

'Supporting Blokes' is the new ber, what events is The Think Pink quarterly and specialised program Foundation hosting?

We have a range of events that deals specifically with all aspects of being the partner of a planned including a 'Light Lunch for woman with breast cancer. Complex Living' on Sunday, October 21 at the issues are dealt with sensitively such Vermont Cricket Club and our 'Pink as body image, sexuality, relation- Ribbon Day High Tea' on Monday, ships and treatment side effects to October 22 at the Melbourne's Inassist the partners of breast cancer tercontinental Hotel at the Rialto. patients to better support and under- Details can be found on our website www.thinkpink.org.au stand their partners.

What is your PINK Porch More than 14,000 women and 105 men are expected to be diag- Though of The Day? Be in the moment and just enjoy nosed with breast cancer this year alone, how important is it to keep each day. I know it's a common raising awareness during October phrase but you've really just got to to help reduce the impact of breast enjoy each day that comes along and to believe. If you can dream it, you cancer in Australia?

Early diagnosis has a significant can achieve it. Everyone can be sucand beneficial effect on the outcome cessful so long as they apply themof treatment as is evidenced by the selves to what they want to do. Life very high five-year survival rate of is also all about human kindness and Australian patients diagnosed with embracing each other - if you miss breast cancer which, we are de- that, you miss the whole point of belighted to say, is now approximately ing on this planet.

- Mark Richardson 96 per cent. Vigilance is essential,

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All Shook Up

● Tyler Hess (left) as Dennis, Clary Riven (Lorraine), Daniel Komesaroff (Dean), Bianca Friedman (Ensemble) and Kirra Sibel (Ensemble) can be seen in CLOC Musical Theatre’s dynamic show All Shook Up until October 20 at the National Theatre.

Photo: Richard Crompton ■ A rockin’ good time for all can be had until ‘LET YOURSELF GO’ October 20 at CLOC Musical Theatre‘s Elvis SAYS REVIEWER musical tribute, All Shook Up, at the National Theatre, St Kilda.

CHERYL THREADGOLD Set in 1955, this non-biographical story cleverly entwines almost 30 Presley hits as leather- Rachel Ledgerwood (Sandra), Kim Anderjacketed roustabout Chad (Jonathan Guthrie- son (Mayor Matilda), Robert Harsley (Jim), Jones) changes a sleepy mid-western Ameri- Noel Ledgerwood (Sheriff) ,Clary Riven can town when stopping by for motorbike re- (Lorraine) and Daniel Komesaroff (Dean) and a well-rehearsed, terrific high-energy 22pairs.

With book by Joe Dipietro, the story is member all-singing, all-dancing ensemble.

As usual, CLOC’s staging is first class. based on William Shakespeare’s Twelfth John Shelbourne has designed the atmoNight.

Romance, mistaken identity, cross-dress- spheric set and the colourful costumes are ing, humour and pathos meld with blue suede designed by Victoria Horne.

The solid music content may out-balance shoes, guitars, slicked-back hair, innocence the enjoyable but lightweight storyline, but ofof the era ... and great music.

CLOC’s dynamic show is superbly di- fers a fabulous musical smorgasbord of Elvis’s rected and choreographed by Craig Wiltshire. music from this special era.

So, “Let Yourself Go” … to the National Musical director Danny Forward’s wonderful 12-piece orchestra belts out iconic tunes Theatre and catch this great show. It rocks.

Performances: Until October 20, includincluding Jailhouse Rock, Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes, Devil in Disguise and Teddy ing 2.00pm matinees on Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14.

Bear.

Venue: The National Theatre, 20 Carlisle Talented all-rounder Jonathan GuthrieJones ensures his hip-swivelling character St., St Kilda.

Tickets: $45 Adults, $40 Concession, $30 Chad remains unique, rather than impersonating Elvis, and is well-matched with Melanie Children.

Bookings: 1-300 362 547 or Ott’s strong performance as mechanic Natalie.

The polished performances continue from www.cloc.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold Tyler Hess (Dennis), Natasha Bassett (Sylvia),

■ Victorian physician Dr John Barry Myers has been deemed “unprofessional” after proceedings by the Medical Board of Victoria.

Dr Myers has been officially reprimanded, cautioned and ordered to undergo counselling for his conduct.

Allegations against Dr Myers were heard by Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Vice-President Judge Graeme Hicks, Dr A Reddy and Mr B Collopy.

Allegations were heard about Dr Myers and an involuntary Thornbury patient, 79, undergoing a treatment plan at the St Vincent’s Aged Mental Health Service, based at St George’s Hospital in Kew. . VCAT heard that Dr Myers did not receive informed consent, that his 18 attendances and billings in a short time were excessive, that his record-keeping was below standard, and that he failed to produce documents to a Medical Board practitioner.

Dr Myers, a qualified geriatrician, was retained by lawyers Isaac Brott & Co., giving evidence that the diagnosis of mental illness against the woman was incorrect.

Latest News Flashes Around Victoria

Attack in front of boy ■ Rory Andrew Cox, 26, who assaulted and threatened his estranged wife in front of their two-year-old child has been sentenced to a 12month community corrections order for the “unjustified, horrific attack”.

Cheating students out ■ Deakin University has suspended nine students from its faculty of business and law for submitting plagiarised work.

Farm fined $6000 ■ Lockwood South poultry farm Romlent Pty Ltd has been fined more than $6000 for burning industrial waste.

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War Horse ■ Rehearsals have begun for the New Years Eve premiere of War Horse starring James Bell, Nicholas Bell, Ian Bliss, Adam Booth, Mark Constable, Andre de Venny, Mischana Dellora-Cornish, Dave Evans, Cody Fern, Natasha Herbert, Anna Houston, Belinda Jombwe, Rory Kelly, Drew Livingston, Dale March anjd Emma Palmer.

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Kerry’s new book

● Kerry Greenwood, photographed by Harjono Djoyobison, has written a new Phryne Fisher book, Unnatural Habits. Julie Houghton has all the details on Page 62.

Forum on divorce

● Paul Clitheroe ■ TV-radio commentator Paul Clitheroe will next Monday (Oct. 15) moderate a media panel panel discussion on the financial implications of divorce – proaches to making it less stressful and protracted.

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New single released

● Cosima Di Vito ■ Australian Idol veteran Cosima Di Vito is today (Wed.) releasing her new single Right Here, Right Now. Publicist James Herring says this mark Cosima’s return to the spotlight after three years.

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Zoe proves a hit at Flemington

● Zoë Foster was in the groove resident DJ Alley Oop at Yellowglen House launched at Flemington at the weekend as part of the Spring Racing Carnival. More on P23

South Melb. to Sydney Opening night fun at Arts Centre ■From The Sydney Swans have enjoyed a deserved 10 ‘full-on’ days

● Director Nadia Tass congratulated Philip Gould for his role in Promises, Promisesstaged last week by The Production Company at the Arts Centre. More photos on Page 24. Review on Page 43.

Century City in Melbourne

● Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu welcomed a gathering on Monday of 55 100year-olds, as part of Seniors Week. Prahran MLA Clem Newton-Brown claimed the event to be a world record. Mr Baillieu is the 25th Premier they have known in the past 100 years ... they’ve heard it all before!

Racing at Crown

● James Cummings ■ Crown’s Photo Finish exhibition has been reinstalled for this year’s Spring Racing Carnival until November 18. It includes new portraits of Jesinta Campbell, James Cummings and Tom and HodaWaterhouse.

of celebrations for their gutsy 2012 premiership win.

Perhaps it culminated at their annual ‘Bob Skilton B & F Medal Dinner’ won by Josh Kennedy. The highlights started with the professional performance by the MC Craig Willis and Chairman Richard Colless well researched and superbly delivered welcome speech.

All award recipients emphasised the honour and humbling experience playing for the Swans - a club with a strong culture.

Coach John Longmire was given a dual standing ovation before and after his emotive speech.

I agree with all the comments on the win and add my thoughts and congratulations.

It covers the ‘behind the scene ‘backroom boys’ headed by the incredibly proficient sports medico Dr Nathan Gibbs who years ago played RL with South Sydney, was wooed from Manly where he was the Club and Australian Test doctor.

We all know the importance of our family doctor and how we follow their advice. The Swans enjoy the same trust and faith in Nathan Gibbs and his physio partner Matt Cameron.

I believe their skill kept five key Swans on the field all of whom played vital roles in the win.

- Harry Beitzel ● More in Footy Week on Page 62

A Human Deadline

● It’s a big week for 3AW broadcaster Derryn Hinch ... he appeared in his first Seven Newsbulletin on Monday, first copies of his first A Human Deadline book arrived ... and he had his eyebrows ‘done’.

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Di Glimpses of summer ... and a romantic!

■ Melbourne is going to be the place to be this summer, that I know for sure!

We have lived through such a long winter, where I thought I would never be rid of big coats, big scarves and a white face.

What joy to waken to sunny days! And short sleeves no less!

Sitting in the sun and drinking my coffee I pondered on how lovely it is to have the sun rays beating down on my skin and soaking up the Vitamin D rays and wishing I was actually sitting by the water I opened my computer to read that Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay, had serenaded his wife actress Gwyneth Paltrow with her favourite DJ at her 40th birthday!

I thought to myself all is right with the world, the sun is shining and Chris Martin, one of my favourite men, is a romantic Reading further, I noted that the extravagant party took place on a boat near Portofino last week.

The Coldplay front man apparently paid a DJ, Kayper, a healthy sum to play rap records for the bash for his fabulous actress wife.

The female spinner (real name Kaajal Bakrania) began playing in British clubs when she was just 15 and is one of the best current scratch artists.

Music News went on to say that at the boat party, Chris revealed he had booked the DJ as both he and his wife enjoyed listening to her show, which is broadcast on British radio.

Guests at the party included famous friends of the couple such as U2 front man Bono, and British actor Simon Pegg.

Chris Martin provided further entertainment, by serenading his wife with his own version of Take That’s Back For Good.

The couple who looked totally smitten with each other shared a kiss to celebrate the special night.

Gwyneth and Chris have been married since 2003 and have two children, Apple and Moses.

I love my job!

For THE BOYS WITH THE DRAGON CD

■ It was a privilege to work on the Long Way To The Top 10th Anniversary Concert on Friday at Rod Laver Arena, and so great to be around all the greats of the rock’n’roll.

One of the bands which the crowd loved - and they loved them all - was Dragon which really lifted the roof off.

Formed in 1973 in New Zealand, with a mythical name as by the i-ching and a massive and very real presence on stage, Dragon have been going strong now for 40 years.

They were rock n roll warriors of the late 1970s/early 80s touring scene and emperors of excess.

Their live shows were unsurpassed and their notorious rock’n’roll lifestyle well documented.

The Paul Hewson penned Shooting Stars Never Last became a sad reality along the way.

Battles were fought and lost with authorities, drugs and disease ending with the demise of Neil Storey (1976), Paul Hewson(1985) and then Marc Hunter (1998).

But ever since

In memory of Edgar Alan Pig ■ I must say if I had children I would call them Apple and Moses. I like those names.

Molly is a lovely name too. And I know a sheep named Molly, she lives at Edgars Mission.

Edgar’s Mission is a not-for-profit farm sanctuary that seeks to create a humane and just world for animals and non-humans.

Edgar’s Mission is set on 60 peaceable acres in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range at Kilmore.

I will have some exciting news of a concert that is being held to raise funds for Edgars Mission in February next year.

Edgar’s Mission was founded by Pam Ahern and named after her first rescued pig, Edgar. Edgar Alan Pig, a.k.a.“the pig who started it all” sadly passed away shortly after his seventh birthday party in April 2010.

Edgar, a gentle giant, touched so many people and was an amazing ambassador for pigs and farmed animals everywhere.

He will be missed beyond words – but his mission will continue.

More news in coming weeks about the fabulous concert being planned.

with leading Melbourne publicist DI ROLLE

● Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow (story, below left)

have a wide circle of musical friends and family we know.

So I expect to see a few surprises guests joining them on stage for some impromptu appearances.

Eric J Dubowsky joined forces with the soul sisters to produce Come Together.

Having worked with Eric on The Voice the girls knew he had the right dynamic they were looking for when it came to this unique collaboration.

Prinnie and Mahalia recorded 12 songs in five days with a full band which consisted of Mahalia’s touring outfit The Soul Mates and included a horn and string section.

Prinnie and Mahalia enjoyed their time recording and are looking forward to taking their show on the road.

They have also been chosen to perform at the VIP launch party of the prestigious 30 Days of Fashion and Beauty festival later this month.

The girls will be

● Bruce Reid, Mark Williams, Todd Hunter and Pete Drummond This Time. Dragon I remember pur- organic process have infused the chasing a beautiful Prinnie and Mahalia hearts and conscious- new white couch for spent in the studio, layness of generations of my house, and a girl- ing down tracks ‘as New Zealanders and friend of mine who live’ for their new alAustralians with their since left us, Amanda bum, it was a natural raft of infectious hit Zachariah was danc- progression to take the songs such as April ing to April Sun In show on the road.

Sun in Cuba; Are You Cuba.

The Soul Revue inOld Enough?. Still In She loved that spired tour will kick Love With You, Rain. song, and she was off on November 2 Young Ears, Cry and smoking a cigarette and stop at most capiDreams of Ordinary and the cigarette fell tal cities, with some Men. on the brand new regional shows along Australia loved white couch and burnt the way.

Dragon. a hole in it!

With a stellar colIn July 2008 I always think of lection of classic soul Dragon was rec- her when I hear that tracks under their ognised by its adoptive song. belts, the girls are set country and along with Look out for the CD to deliver dazzling, numerous awards al- – and visit dragon powerful perforready given to the online.com.au for mances ... they both band they were in- more details on the ducted into the Austra- CD. lian ARIA Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

And now to coincide with their 40th ■ Prinnie Stevens Anniversary founding Mahalia Barnes member Todd Hunter and on the most talkedand Liberation Music put have put together a about, nail-biting, battles in very special limited emotional the first season of 2CD release celebrat- Australia’s hit music ing this landmark ocshow The Voice. casion. from record“CD1 is this collec- ingFresh their brand new tion is for Dragon’s fallen brothers”, said duet album Come Together, already reTodd Hunter.

“They live on in leased, the two divas their music when thou- have announced that sands of people sing they will once again their songs at the be taking the stage together – this time for a shows.”

CD2 is made up al- national tour with tickmost entirely of new ets on sale now.

I think the timing is songs recorded since the band re-formed in teriffic. ● Mahalia Barnes sitting and Prinnie After the fun and 2006”.

coming to Melbourne appearing Saturday, November 3 at Palms At Crown, an all-ages show.

Book tickets www.ticketek.com 1300 795 012.

For more information go to www. getmusic..com.au

Comedy in 2013 ■ I truly don’t know where this year is going.

No sooner does one Melbourne Comedy Festival finish than I am getting information about next year’s event!

The 2013 Melbourne International Comedy Festival will run from March 27-April 21.

I already have comedians ringing me to do their PR, it is very exciting!

Gracious family

To tour

● Jill Meagher ■ I want to close my column this week and acknowledge how gracious and truly remarkable were Jill Meagher’s husband and parents with the media and the way they spoke at her funeral.

Beautiful Irish people. Much loved and protected in this community always.

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Briefs Winner

● Gerard Whateley ■ ABC 774 reporter Gerard Whateley has won the Sports Broadcaster award in the Local Radio honours.

Full details on Page 44.

Benefit

● Darryl Cotton ■ The celebration concert honouring the late Darryl Cotton will be held at the Palais, St Kilda, onTuesday, October 23.

The line-up includes Glenn Shorrock, Brian Cadd, Keays and Morris, Daryl Braithwaite, Debra Byrne, Ronnie Burns, Lisa Edwards, Paul Norton, Wendy Stapleton and the Australian Youth Choir.

Rights ■ Sports clubs in north-suburban Darebin will be able to sell naming rights to Council grounds.

■ Caron-Lee Rice, 43, of Parkdale, has been given a minimum six-month jail sentence after stealing a car outside Highett Library. She was also fined $200 and banned from driving for 12 months.

■ Questions about his character and repute have led Kiet Giang, 36, to be refused official permission to work as a brothel manager.

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Senior Member Robert Davis affirmed the Business Licensing Authority’s decision to disallow Giang to be a brothel manager.

VCAT heard that Giang came to Australia from Vietnam at age three, completed a commerce course at La Trobe University, winning the Dean’s medal.

Giang worked as an accountant but became bored with that.

In 1998 he started work at ‘Sin City’ brothel for three months. He then worked at ‘Rose’ brothel, then ‘Club 8’.

‘Club 8’ had not been running well, VCAT was told, but Giang encourage the girls, and customers, especially Indian taxi drivers. Club 8’s owner Mr Tiang disputed the evidence, and said Club 8 was running well before Giang arrived.

Mr Tiang said Giang was rude, offensive and a poor worker. At one stage hye caught him with a worker in a room with a closed door. Giang said he was cleaning the room. He said Giang was racist and did not like Cambodians.

Mr Davis referred to Giang’s employment at Maison D’Amour brothel run by Leila Farsi, describing it as “eventful”. Evidence was given of Giang’s calls to 000, and tapes of him swearing at a sex worker.

Allegations were made that he had sex with one of the workers. Ms Farsi gave evidence that Giang sent harassing text messages to brothel workers. Farsi said Giang threats to her included “I will break your legs”, “I will fix you”, “I will burn your shop”, “I will kill you”, “I will kill your son”, and “I will smash your face”.

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■ If you think of sweeping vistas, intense emotions and impressive music on a large scale one word should come to mind - Russia!

All these ideas will come to life in a concert with the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic concert, A Russian Spectacular, on Sunday (Oct. 14) at 5pm in the Melbourne Town Hall.

The feature work of this concert is Prokofiev's iconic work Alexander Nevsky, which is based on the composer's score for the 1938 Sergei Eisenstein film of the same name and is regarded as one of the most renowned and powerful cantatas of the 20th century.

Also on the program is Borodin's popular Polovtsian Dances from his opera Prince Igor, Shostakovich's spectacular Festival Overture Opus 96 (written in 1954 for the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the October revolution), and Mussorgsky's haunting Dawn On The Moscow River.

For the performance of Alexander Nevsky, celebrated dramatic contralto Liane Keegan has returned to Australia and Melbourne Town Hall as soloist, after an extended international career as a principal singer with the Deutsche Oper Berlin in Germany.

There will be more than 300 performers from the RMP Choir, Melbourne University Choral Society and almost 100 orchestral players from the acclaimed RMP and Melbourne Youth Orchestra.

Conductor of these musical forces, RMP Music Director and Chief conductor Andrew Wailes, who has spent time in Moscow and St Petersburg observing rehearsals at the acclaimed Bolshoi and Mariinsky Theatres, says this program will be one of the most exciting Melbourne has seen this year.

"There is something very powerful about Russian symphonic music which is always best heard on a grand scale in a large space like the Melbourne Town Hall.

“Russian music is often rich in orchestral colours, and can be highly dramatic both in the use of dynamics and also harmony which enables a great degree

JAIL TERM CUT

■ Convicted kidnapper Mark Contin has had a minimum 5½year jail sentence cut to three years.

Contin made a guilty plea to b urglary, theft, two charges of kidnapping and one charge of robbery.

He asked the Court of Appeal to re-consider the penalty for the offences committed against two females, one of them an 81-yearold.

Contin burgled their house, ransacked it over a two-hour period while they were there, made

Melbourne Observations with Matt Bissett-Johnson

BY OUR COURT ROUNDSMAN the women go to an ATM at knifepoint.

Supreme Court Judges Buchanan and Weinberg heard that Contin made his appeal on three legal grounds.

The Court heard that Contin had prior convictions for aggravated burglary, armed robbery and kidnapping.

In 2003, he had been sentenced to a non=parole period of 4 years and 6 months.

● Andrew Wailes and Nevsky of expressive communication of the emotions of the music to the listener." says Wailes.

The concert is also a special one as it is the 29th Sir Bernard Heinze Memorial Concert, and also an official international event of the 11th annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days.

Bookings: www. Ticketmaster.com.au or phone: 136 100 Further information: www.rmp.org.au or 0427 028 096 - Julie Houghton

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Confidential Melbourne

Talk is cheap, gossip is priceless

FAKE BANKRUPTCY PLOY

BY JILTED LOVER

Bitch Melbourne’s Secrets

His Handsome Self

● Christie Whelan-Browne with husband Rohan Browne ■ Melbourne actor Rohan Browne is celebrating the early success of his new business, His Handsome Self. HHS stocks men’s accessories including bow-ties, kerchiefs. The business, which has already been highlighted nationally on the Nine Network, has directors with a background in theatre costuming and stage. There has been record traffic to www. hishandsomeself.com

■ Alain OmarAcosta of Deer Park, was last week convicted of six counts of forgery, after he submitted bankruptcy petitions in the names of six women.

“Acosta's actions were malicious and deliberate with total disregard for his victims and the integrity of the insolvency system,” said Adam Toma, National Manager of Insolvency and Trustee Service Australia's regulation and enforcement business area.

Acosta, 26, unemployed office manager was charged with making and producing false documents to ITSA, namely, debtors' petitions and statements of affairs completed in the names of six young females known to him with the intention of having them declared bankrupt.

Acosta pleaded guilty to six counts of forgery, was convicted on all counts and sentenced to a 12 month community correction order with supervision, treatment and rehabilitation. He was also fined $4,000.

Acosta met two of his victims through an online dating site and decided to try and bankrupt them

after they did not want to see him again. He met a further victim who had rejected his advances. The other victims were friends of the women he had dated.

The offences came to light when a victim received documentation from ITSA advising that her bankruptcy application had been accepted.

The victim then contacted ITSA to advise she did not lodge the documents and was solvent.

Her bankruptcy was reversed.

ITSA was able to pick up on other suspect documents as there were numerous similarities between them.

A joint investigation conducted

by ITSAthe Australian Federal Police and the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service

OUTSIDE INTERESTS NO LONGER LISTED

Star enters last

CANNOT RUN BROTHEL

■ Convicted armed robber Shane Lodge, of Hampton East, has been jailed for six months, after facing Court on charges rfelating to fake guns found in a Police raid. He had convictions for theft and drug charges.

Rumour Mill

He’s back

● Steve Raskovy ■ Should Steve Rakovy hold the title as Mel-bourne’s unluckiest political candidate? He has stood as a One Nation candidate, and now labels himself as an ‘independent Liberal’. He has stood for numerous polls - and is understood to have never won an election.

The Ringwood man is now standing for election out of his area - for the Whitehorse Council elections.

‘Queen’

Hear It Here First

● From Page 9

■ VCAT senior member Davis said he found Giang’s Tribunal appearance “disturbing”. Giang argued with Member Davis twice about a mobile phone, and Mr Davis warned him three times about the way he was offering evidence.

Mr Davis said Giang tended to be aggressive and argumentative. Giang had refused to return paperwork as requested by authorities: “The applicant again cannot be relied upon to obey what authorities tell him to do.”

Mr Davis said he accepted the evidence offered

by Mr Tiang and Ms Farsi: “... I am able to conclude that he is not of good repute and not of good character when it comes to working as a manager in the sex industry”.

Mr Davis said Giang had “a lack of judgement, balance and insight”. “He also has a propensity to come into conflict with others particularly while working in a brothel ... he disobeyed both the law and lawful instructions ... the applicant is neither credible nor reliable. His evidence was evasive, contradictory and he prevaricated.

“He did not appreciate that the job of a bothel manager required him to resolve conflict between himself and other staff and clients. Instead, he seemed to promote conflict.”

found that Acosta had accessed ITSA's website and downloaded the debtor's petition and statement of affairs documents.

Following the execution of warrants and examination of documents submitted to ITSA, Acosta was charged with offences for forgery and knowingly producing false or misleading documents to ITSA. In sentencing Acosta, Magistrate Charlie Rozencwajg said a conviction was called for.

“You have got to accept that you do have some issues and need to continue with treatment and acknowledge your wrongdoing to a fuller extent, in particular your attitude to women,” he said.

Mr Toma said the outcome highlights the vital role of ITSA's enforcement program.

"It is imperative that the community is protected from this kind of behaviour and it is hoped that today's verdict serves as a deterrent," Mr Toma said.

ITSA's Chief Executive Veronique Ingram said it is important that Australians are confident in a system that is transparent, fair and strong.

Whispers

● Neil Mitchell mimics John Laws on TV ■ When the Australian radio industry had its ‘cash for comment’ problems more than a decade ago, new rules were established requiring stations to display a register of commercial interests of broadcasters.

Stations would list the contracts held by its broadcasters, so listeners could be aware of the pecuniary interests held by its current afairs presenters.

In 2012, the 3AW list has just two names: Derryn Hinch and Tony Leonard.

Hinch is listed for his contract with JMB Beverages, and Tony Leonard records his work with ACE Radio and Crocmedia.

Apparently it is no longer necessary for Neil Mitchell to declare his work with the Nine Network, Hinch to note his payments from the Seven Network, and the provision of cars by Bilia Volvo and Lexus of Blackburn to Darren James and Ross Stevenson respectively.

■ Which star kept everyone waiting at the aftershow party for Promises, Promises last week?

The Production Company Chairman Jeanne Pratt showed grace and patience when speeches were delayed for a considerable time, whilst the gathering awaited Marina Prior’s after-show entrance to the ANZ Pavilion at the Arts Centre late on Wednesday night.

● Marina Prior

Andrew snapped ■ One of the victims of the cutbacks at News Limited is popular photographer Andrew Filipovic, who accompanied and ‘minded’ social columnist Lillian Frank. Andrew will continue his racing industry assignments for the Sydney-based Sportsman. Julie Kiriacoudis will become Lil’s lens.

Jail likely for ex-gambler ■ Wayne John Carr, ex-General Manager of the Diamond Valley Basketball Association, may face a jail term after taking $85,000 which he must now re-pay. The ex-gambler is to be sentenced on February 4 on theft and false accounting charges.

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● Catriona Rowntree ■ The pages of Stock & Land newspaper were probably not on the agenda of TV glamour girl Catriona Rowntree when she set out on her career.

Now, as Mrs James Pettit, she is ‘Queen of Wool’.

Catriona has embraced life as wife of a Geelong wool farmer, and plans to produce a clothinbg line from wool from the couple’s property.

Wrong ■ More than 10,000 drivers may have fines re-paid after a Melbourne Airport red-light camera was found to be faulty. The Terminal Dr-Centre Rd lights wrongly flashed the motorists, with incorrect timing.

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KINGS OF THE MOUNTAIN Thinking Pink

Our Doors are Open!

A Single Focus For October

● Jamie Whincup and Paul Dumbrell

Bob Jones, Grand Master, and Mrs Kerry Jones at last year's pink event.

Photo: Ben Quick With October underway, Freemasons across Victoria are thinking pink. Don't expect to see the famous aprons turning pink, though - this ‘thinking pink’ is all about Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The month of Painting The Town Pink kicks off with Pink Yum Cha in the city. This might just be the perfect beginning for a month of benevolence and compassion. Yum Cha is Cantonese for 'drinking tea', but Dim Sum, the little parcels of joy that you eat when you order Yum Cha means, 'touch the heart'.

Breast cancer touches the lives of nearly every Australian and has certainly touched the heart of Victorian Freemasons.

Pink Yum Cha will begin at 11am on Sunday October 14 at Shark Fin Inn, 50 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne. At $45 per person, including Yum Cha banquet, Chinese tea and BYO corkage, it's an affordable and delicious way to show your support.

Coordinator John Pearson says the event will be great fun for all involved. "We've got door prizes, raffle prizes and a special award for the best pink attire. Even if you've never tried Yum Cha before, gather your friends and come along."

Freemasons Victoria Grand Master Bob Jones says raising money for breast cancer treatment is an important cause.

"The thing to remember is that breast cancer is not just about women. Apart from the fact that every woman is someone's mother, sister, daughter or friend, men suffer from breast cancer too," he said. "This is a disease that nobody can afford to ignore."

"For Freemasons, the act of charity is one of the most important acts in self-development. Our Paint Your Town Pink efforts in October form part of a much larger, year-round focus on charity and benevolence in the community," he said.

"I'm really looking forward to The Big Pink Party in Coppin Hall at Royal Freemasons, to show off how much they have raised. Of course, I'm also looking forward to welcoming everyone Freemason and non-Freemason alike - to check out their amazing pink outfits," said Mr Jones.

The grand event, The Big Pink Party, will be held on Friday October 19 at Coppin Hall, Royal Freemasons, Moubray Street, Melbourne.

Details of all events are available via the Calendar of Events on the Freemasons Victoria website www.freemasonsvic.net.au To get involved and support the cause, contact Freemasons Victoria on 9411 0111 or media@freemasonsvic.net.au

To find out more about Freemasonry, how to become a member, attend upcoming public events, or to take a tour of the Masonic Centre, please visit www.freemasonsvic.net.au or 'Like' our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ freemasonsvic for the most up to date information.

● Garry Dumbrell pictured in 2008 ■ Regular readers of the Long Shots column will know that I have a particular pride for the achievements of the blokes I went to school with at Ivanhoe in the late 1960s and 70s.

One of my classmates was Garry Dumbrell of Doncaster, and it was a special thrill at the weekend to watch the nail-biting finish to Bathurst, with his son Paul Dumbrell and Jamie Whincup win the iconic race for Holden.

From my perspective, it was a win that was more than 40 years in the making. Even as a teenager, Garry had a keen interest in motorsport. We nicknamed him ‘Jack’, after racing driver Jack Brabham.

Mates would trudge out to Sandown to see Garry race, and he even had his own crack at Bathurst. On Sunday, it was the next generation Paul - to take the honours.

Hearty congratulations!

Thoughts with John

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with Ash Long, Editor “For the cause that lacks assistance, ‘Gainst the wrongs that need resistance For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do”

We both have family members serving in the military of our respective countries.

John e-mailed late last week: “Praying for our son Daniel, who was hit by an IED in Afghanistan.

He has concussion. Otherwise OK, thankfully.

Trusting God.” Our thoughts are with the Taylor family, in Australia and the US.

Good works overseas

Ukraine ... but he still clicks in each week to read the Melbourne Observer online.

Ross has been working with disadvantaged children through the Infinite Possibilities organisation.

The group’s recent focus has been to help children with autism, realising that little is done by the governments of the region to assist.

“Children here with autism receive next to no government assistance and raising money in this struggling economy is impossible. But these children so badly need our help and support,” Ross shared.

A day at the races ● John Taylor ■ Another of that Ivanhoe ‘Class of 74’ was John Taylor, who was raised in the Rosanna-Macleod area.

John became Associate Professor of New Testament at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Texas.

● Ross James ■ Ross James was also at school at Ivanhoe, although several years older.

In recent years, he has been working in Kharkov,

■ Long Shots was invited to be at Flemington Racecourse at the weekend for the opening of Yellowglen House.

The Yarra Valley wine company, with a 40-year heritage, is retracing its steps ... and touching the racing set with some flair and elegance.

Selected punters -

● Tess Kerestes with Joy Leaper who will rarely be invited Yellowglen House guests into the Birdcage area dur- with matters of style and ing the Spring Carnival - grace.

Amber told the gatherwill receive a gold key to receive a free two-hour ing that she had discovexperience, courtesy of ered some racing fashion etiquette: they should only Yellowglen.

Hostesses for the day be worn to the right. from Yellowglen’s agency, ■ Disclosure: Long Liquid Ideas, were Tess Shots didn’t have a drink, Kerestes and Joy Leaper. but many enjoyed the Joy and I found some- Yellowglen hospitality. thing in common: that They did, however, kindly Ivanhoe school link which provide a limo to transport is a common theme in this your scribe. So special thanks to Ermi of Westweek’s column ern Chaufeur Cars, phone 0420 347 783.

Grace and style galore

■ The main host for the Yellowglen function was author Zoe Foster, and Miss World Australia Amber Greasley.

You will see a selection of photos on Page 23.

The girls will help

John away ■ Columnist John Pasquarelli is away in Far North Queensland for several weeks. We expect his From The Outer column to return next month when he is back from the Townsville region.

Observer Treasury Thought For The Week

■ “When a man answers the phone he reaches for a pen. When a woman answers, she reaches for a chair.”

Observer Curmudgeon

■ “If God had intended that we should talk more than we listen. He would have given us two mouths and one ear.”

Text For The Week

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■ Peter Finch was one of the first Australian actors to achieve international success as a film star.

The first time I can remember seeing Peter Finch onscreen was in the film A Town Like Alice. I was always a fan of his work.

Frederick George Peter Ingle Finch was born in London in 1916. His mother Alicia had married George Finch who was Australian but Peter was the result of an affair with Edward Campbell, an Indian Army officer and this led to the divorce of George and Alicia.

Alicia married Edward Campbell when Peter was only six. Peter did not find out who his biological father was until he was in his forties.

George Finch gained custody of young Peter and his childhood was very difficult as he grew up in several countries.

He was eventually sent to Australia in 1926 under the care of his great uncle Edward Finch and completed his education in Sydney.

Peter appeared in a stage play in 1933 and began working as an actor. His first on screen role was in a short film titled The Magic Shoes where he played Prince Charming.

This led to another film Dad And Dave Come To Town in 1938. Peter was busy working in radio shows and acting in stage productions.

The following year director Ken G Hall cast him in the film Mr Chedworth Steps Out where Peter acted opposite Cecil Kellaway.

Peter enlisted in the Australian Army in 1941

Whatever Happened To ...

Peter Finch

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM and saw service in the Middle East and was an anti-aircraft gunner during the bombing of Darwin.

He was discharged with the rank of Sergeant.

He made a lot of friends in the service and took part in a radio announcement encouraging young men and women to join the Citizens Military Forces.

After the war he returned to acting and in 1948 was invited by Laurence Olivier (who became his mentor). to go to London to try his luck Peter was successful and gained film and stage work in the UK. As time went by he had an affair with Vivien Leigh.

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The late Diane Cilento told me that Peter would drive backwards and forwards from London to Stratford Upon Avon to see Vivien when Diane and Peter were filming Passage Home.

Diane, who was married to Sean Connery at the time, adored Peter and they were good friends.

Peter taught Diane ‘The Sandfly Dance’ that he learnt from the aborigines and they used to practice in the bar at the Pinewood Studios.

He was very protective of Diane.Vivien Leigh began filming Elephant Walk with Peter but when she fell ill Elizabeth Taylor took over her role.

The long distance shots are actually Vivien Leigh and Elizabeth cut her hair short to match the film that had already been shot.

Virginia McKenna, his co-star in A Town Like Alice, told me in a radio interview that he was a "generous actor" always willing to spend extra time working on scenes and all the girls on the set were mad about him.

Peter Finch starred in some great films Eureka Stockade, Simon And Laura, Robbery Under Arms, The Nuns Story, Far From The Mad ening Crowd and Sunday Bloody Sunday.

Philip Brady met Peter Finch at the launch of the 1973 film Lost Horizon. This was a musical drama with music by Burt Bacharach and Hal David and Peter was dubbed for his singing scenes.

There is a marvellous film documentary on

‘It would have been wonderful if he had lived to receive those awards personally.’

his life titled Mad As Hell; Peter Finch and it was shown on SBS recently.

He was married three times and was a father to four children.

Peter sadly suffered a heart attack and died in the lobby of the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on the January 14, 1977 at the age of 60. The night before he had been a guest on the Johnny Carson television show.

Peter Finch was an outstanding actor who got better as the years went by.

He was awarded a posthumous Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe Award for his role as Howard Beale in the 1976 film Network.

It would have been wonderful if he had lived to receive those awards personally.

Kevin Trask The Time Tunnel - with Bruce & PhilSundays at 8.20pm on 3AW That's Entertainment - 96.5FM Sundays at 12 Noon 96.5FM is streaming on the internet.

To listen, go to www.innerfm.org.au and follow the prompts.

MAGICAL MYSTERY OF BLACK OPALS

■ Black opals are generally peasized, or a little larger.

I've just been looking at one about the size of a football!

Some miners strike it rich - I was recently speaking with my mate in Coober Pedy, and he was telling me that on his third day he found $187,000!

The particular stone I have just seen is a dilemma to value.

There are two ultimate ends for all black opals - they can either end up as gemstones to be set in jewellery, which is the fate of most of them, or as occasional specimens, usually in museum collections.

As gemstones, they are valued, as all gems the world over, at a "price per carat".

Black opals can range from just a few hundred, to about $20,000 per carat, depending on of course on the quality, which is determined by the type and strength and intensity of colour in the stone, bright red being the most valuable.

The stone I have just seen isn't red, but a brilliant green, still highly valuable.

Its value - who knows? Because of its size, it can't be priced per carat, although some are cut down into smaller stones. It'll end up as a specimen - maybe a million or two.

Enough to bring a smile to some miner’s face!

■ Now that the brief Northern Territory winter has departed, lethal creatures are beginning to stir.!

My mate Rex Neindorf has just issued his annual warning to Alice Springs residents to watch out for waking reptiles.

He received a call from a resident whose cat had attacked a brown snake, the second deadliest in the world. Usually pets come off second best in such encounters.

He gets about 500 calls a year from around town - snakes in bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, on the lawn and in the pool. Most are extremely venomous.

And then there's the Top End denizens! Every time I'm in Darwin I gaze longingly at the beckoning coralcoloured sea, ready for a dip.

But, on second thoughts….

The year round there are sharks and crocs lurking about, waiting to snap at any unwary swimmer.

And October 1 heralds the beginning of "stinger season".

The Outback Legend

with Nick Le Souef Lightning Ridge Opals 175 Flinders Lane, Melbourne Phone 9654 4444 www.opals.net.au These small creatures, box jellyfish, are almost invisible, with tentacles stretching for metres, armed with venomous "needles", which wrap around bodies or arms when they come in contact.

It's often a speedy death by severe, excruciating pain.

"Like living fire wrapped around you", one survivor reported.

No thanks!

■ And talking about fire, my film mate Chris Tangey was in the right place at the right time.

Throughout Australia, and particularly in the Centre, there are phenomena which are often viewed - the willy-willy - known as ‘dust devils’ elsewhere in the world.

They are mini-tornadoes and extend for hundreds of metres in the air, desert dust and shrubs swirling around in a narrow funnel.

There are occasional reports of houses, or at least bush humpies, being wrecked by them, and I have heard of a kangaroo being swirled around hundreds of metres up.

Chris was at Curtin Springs the

other day, looking for movie locations, when he encountered some fires which were sweeping across the station.

A large willy-willy formed nearby, and over to the fire.

The result was a spectacular tornado of fire stretching hundreds of metres skywards.

This instantly became an Internet hit, and Chris ended up on Good Morning America and the US Today show.

Inviting Americans to come and visit all of our Australian phenomena!

Onya Chris!

■ Visitors from the world over have been checking my opals and wildlife for decades!

I've even taken a few of these individuals out hunting for snakes and spiders, and up to Coober Pedy and Lightning Ridge mining for opals.

Such individuals have included many ‘roadies’ - members of the crews of visiting bands.

Each band travels with an entourage of lighting and sound and set construction and technical experts who keep ‘the show on the road’.

Roadies are fascinating and friendly individuals, entities unto themselves, more and more skilful as developments in technology produce more and more spectacular concerts.

There's Tweed, Dawg, Chainsaw and Smoky, Spanky and Rocky and Rocco, Cosmo and Attaboy, just to name a few of my mates.

Chainsaw is Billy Joel's guitar tech, and, before he shed a few kilos, he was large and mean looking, sporting many a tatt.

Once the energy of a concert was waning a little, so Billy got Chainsaw up on stage, and announced that he was about to present a ‘religious melody’.

Highway To Hell brought the house down! It's now part of every Billy concert.

I was at the MCG one morning with my lighting mate Dave Davidian, as he was setting up for a Michael Jackson concert. It appeared a sea of chaos. "It all comes together like a well-oiled machine!" he assured me.

And one night I saved a Stones concert! Jonas and I had set up an opal display backstage at the MCG for the crew, when the lights on the sound mixing console blew. Irene, the "runner", was summoned to get some more.

"At 9pm on a Saturday night!"

● Rex Neindorf

Then she spied my desk lights, shining up my opals.

"Nick ... " So she stole my lights and saved the show!

And I have even developed an Elvis connection.

I was similarly setup backstage at a Neil Diamond concert in the nineties, when one of his band sidled across, indicating his love for opals.

His name was Ronnie Tutt, and he was Neil's drummer. He had been with Elvis for eight years, and had one night fallen in love with opals when Elvis's ‘gem man’ had shown him a magnificent Black Opal.

We are good mates now, so every time he's in town for an Elvis extravaganza with the original band or out again with Neil, we wine and dine and share my opals.

I'm trying to get him to Coober Pedy, but he always runs out of time!

- Nick Le Souef ‘The Outback Legend’

Observations ★ The Toorak Times has come a long way since the scallywag newspaper days of the late Jack Pacholli and John Somerville-Smith. Mick Pacholli, son of Jack, now publishes a website, www.tooraktimes.com.au, and has teamed with Wesley Mission Victoria. Ronb Greaves from Wesley Home and Community Care is leading Golden Moments, oral histories of older Victorians. ★ There will be four Victorian entrants ikn the 2012 Rock Eistedfod Challenge and J Rock finals to be televised on Go from October 27: St Columba’s College, Fairhills High School, Kilbreda College/St Bede’s College, and Bacchus Marsh Grammar. ★ Observer reader Andy, andyone2@bigpond.com, is seeking details about the female music group Salvation Jane..”I have enjoyed their music in the past and was thrilled to read that they were doing a concert and had recorded a new CD. Regretably,when i tried to book tickets for their one-off show at Box Hill, it had already sold out,and I have been frustrated even further by all the record stores I have visited not stocking their CD.” So I was wondering if you had any information as regards to the group’s management, so that I may obtain details about forthcoming shows and where I might be able to purchase the CD. They do not appear to have their own website.” ★ Observer reader Chris Sarsfield of Box Hill North, phone 0400 369 583, is looking for former Channel 9 employee Neville Booth.:”A great friend of mine Tony Shepherd (an expat in the US) is seeking to reconnect with an old and valued acquaintance. Tony wishes to contact Neville Booth, the son of the famous sprint runner and coach. We know that Neville worked with Stuart C. McLean Public Address and his son Hugh (Caulfield) for almost 50 years. ‘Naughty Neville’, as he was known on air) was also employed at GTV-9 with either The Happy Hammond Show or Uncle Norman.”

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Showbiz Extra

Winners at Darebin

True stories of ANZAC nurses ■ A six-part mini-series based on true stories of ANZAC nurses is part of ABC TV’s commemoration of the centenary of World War I and Gallipoli.

A co-production between Screentime and ABC TV, ANZAC Girls is currently in advanced development.

Based on Peter Rees’ book The Other Anzacs, sourced from original letters, diaries and personal stories of Australian and New Zealand nurses who served in World War I, ANZAC Girls tells the true stories of extraordinary young women who witness the brutality and heroism of war and rise to meet the challenge.

In December 1914, the first women volunteers for the Army Nursing Service sailed from Australia bound for the Great War. Diverted to Egypt in preparation for the Gallipoli campaign they served in Alexandria, Gallipoli, Lemnos and on the Western Front.

Through shocking hardship they experienced exceptional friendship, passionate love, success and heartbreak.

Writers are Felicity Packard (MDA; Underbelly and Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities; The Golden Mile and Razor) and Niki Aken (Underbelly: Badness).

Executive Producers are Screentime’s Des Monaghan and Greg Haddrick and ABC TV’s Carole Sklan and David Ogilvy.

Carole Sklan, ABC TV Head of Fiction, said "It is moving and humbling to touch the lives of these real women through their letters, diaries and photographs. We feel privileged to dramatise their journey.”

Executive Chairman of Screentime, Des Monaghan said "We are delighted that the ABC shares our enthusiasm to bring to the screen the stories of these remarkable women, who will present the ANZAC legend from a compelling new perspective.”

■ Richard Jeffrey won the APRAAward at Sunday’s 2012 Darebin Music Feast finals. He won with his song Brand New Curses.

Richard was raised in the Yarra Valley and started seriously pursuing music in high school when he traded an artwork for guitar lessons.

Two years later he was studying music performance at the University of Melbourne and playing in various bands.

Over recent years, songwriting has become his obsession. In 2009 Richard moved to Northcote where he began to build a following in the thriving local songwriter scene and in 2011 formed the band Flying Saucer Terror.

Since moving to Nortcote he has independently released three solo E.P.s of his own and recorded/produced/mixed a number of recordings for other local artists.

Richard collects $1500 cash, studio time at Head Gap Studios, mastering at Indie Masters, and duplication services thanks to Implant Media.

The Decibels Youth Award was awarded to Tiana Stamenkovic for her song I Won't Wait.

Judging the 2012 Awards were respected local artists Jen Cloher, Peter Farnan and Tristan Goodall (The Audreys). Past winners include Jordie Lane, Sal Kimber, Ben Mason, E'Wah Lady and Falloe.

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Observer Life & Style

News Briefs

HOLDING THE PHONE FOR TELSTRA

No parking

■ It started out with what I thought was going to be a lovely day. I was at peace with the world.

The birds were flying around the garden. I’d found a couple of nests in the ivy and discovered some eggs, and Peter brought in a bunch of sweet peas – the first for the season. Their perfume filled the room.

Then things started to go wrong: the weather wasn’t as sunny as before and a seasonal equinoctial gale sprang up which stripped every piece of blossom from my weeping cherry tree.

The ground looked as if we’d had a snowstorm, and the tree was bare.

It seems to happen every year around this time, but at least I’d been able to enjoy the beautiful blossom for a couple of weeks.

Yvonne’s Column

No people skills ■ So far, the coffee from our new espresso machine was keeping me going, but I was starting to wonder what else could spoil my day.

Turning on the Foxtel to get the morning news the television screen went black, and nothing I did would make a picture appear.

Ever tried phoning Foxtel with a problem and finding you can’t understand the technician, no matter how hard you try, because his command of English is not up to scratch?

He was very polite, but he could have been telling me anything.

This little technician man kept on telling me to turn on the television, and I kept on telling him that was the problem – it was turned on but no picture.

Funny though, because when I finally asked for a technician to call he went to no end of trouble to tell me that it would cost me $75 if there was nothing wrong with the set, I was ready to crawl through the phone, but I resisted the urge.

A time was made for the repairman to check out the problem, and at least he arrived within a couple of hours of the time stated.

Sometimes I wonder where they get the servicemen who deal with the public because a lot of them have no people skills.

Such as the one who came to my house.

Television ‘stuffed’, he said ■ Perhaps they start off in the morning as happy as a lark, and as the day progresses the customers have got to them and their day takes a turn for the worst.

It can’t be easy listening to complaints all day, but if you are dealing with the public, you have to learn to smile, even if you go out to your van and kick the tyres.

Eventually he told me that my television was ‘stuffed’ and it couldn’t be serviced.

And as he packed his bag of tools he told me to buy a new one.

We have four televisions in the house, but none hooked up to Foxtel, and it was no use telling Mr. Sober Sides that televisions were supposed to work longer than 18 months.

He wasn’t interested in what I had to say, he just

blocked, and if I would please give them my credit card number, service would be restored.

I still said no, but I did give them the receipt number for the bill, which I’d already paid despite being repeatedly told that it was overdue. And that was the cause of my problem apparently.

After wasting my entire morning and taking any anticipated pleasure from my day, I thought I’d try the number once again. Guess what? I got through; whilst I was being told it was blocked.

How can a once-respected organisation become so inept that it alienates most of its customers?

And why do we have to cope with Call Centres with staff that read questions from a board and have little idea what they are asking?

I’ve been trained not to be exasperated and to listen, but sometimes it’s all too much.

So, I’ll wait until I simmer down before venturing out to buy another television.

My editor will be smiling when he reads my copy because I seem to recall that Ash aged 50 years when he had his first dust-up with Telstra.

■ Parking on nature strips is illegal, and Moreland Council is warning Gowanbrae residents that it will issue fines against offenders. Some 15 per cent of homes in the suburb own three or more cars.

Ding dong

Once they were proud with Yvonne Lawrence yvonne.lawrence@bigpond.com

picked up his bag and left. But at least he didn’t charge me the $75 for a service call.

And then to Telstra ■ One of my friends always seems to know where the best buys are in town, so I rang him to ask where were the television prices tumbling down.

A voice came through my phone and told me I couldn’t dial his number from my phone.

So after trying repeatedly to get through to Ross, I rang the number Telstra suggested to find out the cause of the problem.

If I thought Foxtel was frustrating, my experience with Telstra took the cake.

I wished I hadn’t called Telstra because it ended up in more frustration and rage.

At this stage I should have gone back to bed and listened to the radio.

I was put through to a Call Centre and although the female on the other end was trying to be helpful, she was ensconced in the wilds of downtown Manila and nothing would make her English any easier to understand.

We went from department to department and each time I spoke to someone I was asked the same questions: address, age, and had I paid the bill.

I refused, yet again, to give them my age because I’d told them a million times, and besides they could look at my file for the information.

‘Number not connected’ ■ Finally, the head honcho spoke to me and said that I hadn’t paid my bill and therefore my number had been

■ Check your bills with a fine toothcomb for numbers that are not familiar. I noticed when going through my bill that I was charged for a 17-minute national call that I never made, to a number of which I’d never heard Telstra did take it off the bill without any fuss, but I think it was because we ‘d had our altercation and the girl at the Centre didn’t want an even more angry person on the end of the phone.

Once, it used to be so simple.

You rented your big black shiny phone from Telecom and it seemed that there were never any complaints, but if by chance something did go wrong, the technicians were out in a minute and fixed it.

They were proud of their employer and its good reputation and made sure that the customer was happy.

What has gone wrong?

Pull up your socks, Telstra ■ Of course, back in those days people took on a job with a huge company expecting that it would be for a lifetime, and at the end a gold watch would be forthcoming to keep track of the time during their retirement.

But these days along with the pressures of the mortgage, car payment and ever-increasing power bills, not to mention the cost of educating children, people are becoming increasingly fearful for their jobs.

These days it’s taken for granted that people may have four or five or six or more changes of jobs and professions in their working life which greatly adds to the already huge amount of stress in today’s society.

So this probably accounts for the attitude of many workers today. Pull up your socks Telstra, and try to regain your once proud position.

- Yvonne.

Contact: Melbourne Observer, P.O, Box 1278, Research 3095 3WBC Radio 94.1 FM, P.O Box 159, Box Hill 3128

■ The school bell at Firbank Grammar School at Brighton is too noisy, an anonymous resident has complained to Bayside Council. The complaint came as objections were unsuccessfully lodged about planned extensions at Firbank.

Hard bite ■ Moonee Valley Council has received 24 reports about dangerous dogs in the municipality. No penalties have been issued.

On air ■ Kilmore-based radio station OKRFM has introduced regular reading sessions including news reports voiced by local people, three days a week.

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Observer Readers’ Club The Way We Were

100 Years Ago. Bairnsdale Advertiser Friday, October 11, 1912 ORBOST RAILWAYWORKS In its issue of Wednesday last the Argus has a reference to the construction works of the Bairnsdale to Orbost railway which is shghtly premature. One statement is that "portion of the line is already in use, and that by taking advantage or this large supplies of timber have been made available for the woodwork required for the bridges." This is capped by the further statement that "two-thirds of the line has already been made ready for traffic." In about twelve or eighteen months hence this may prove an accurate description of the progress of the railway construction works.

BAIRNSDALE TO MLBOURNE TELEPNONE TRUNK LINE. Just at a time when business people and others were despairing of any further progress being made in the com pletion of the trunk telephone line to connect Bairnsdale with Melbourne the announcement comes from headquarters, through the member for Gippsland, that the hne will be open for use next week.

MAILSORTING, ETC. Referring to the statement made at the meeting of the Bairnsdale Shire Council last week by Cr. Brabet, that the letter sorting was done about 35 minutes quicker at the Sale post office than at Bairnsdale, the staff here. is of opinion that Cr. Brabet was misinformed. As a fact, they state, if there is any dif ference in the time taken t osort letters at these offices it is in favor of Bairnsdale. At both owns the railway boxes are cleared regularly by the post office messengers in advance of the departure of mail trains.

Just A Thought ■ Keep your temper to yourself. It’s useless to others.

Photo Flashback

● Joan Brockenshire leads the Turkey Lurkey in the 1970 production of Promises, Promises. The cast included Orson Bean (Chuck Baxter), Bruce Barry (J D Sheldrake), Ann Hilton (Fran Kubelik), Nancye Hayes (Marge MacDougall), Gordon MacDougall (Dr Dreyfuss), Max Fairchild, Brian Anderson, Lesley Baker, Clive Hearne, Carole Rogers, Richard Webb, Gordon Lishman, Isabell Ryan, John Preston, Judith Roberts, Renie-Ann Martini, Dennis Scott, Cleone McRoberts, Narelle Every, Brendan Tobin, Christine Waters, Ted Ashton, Darrell Riles, Linden Buggy, Julienne Carr, Gail Esler and Jenny Solway.

Life’s Lessons

Recipe: French Toast

■ “Life is too short to wake up with regrets.

Love the people who treat you right. Forget about the ones who don’t. Believe everything happens for a reason.”

Funny Signs ■ Seen in America (Freeport, Maine): ‘First Parish Congregational UCC - Church Parking Only - Sinners Will Be Towed’.

■ Bumper sticker seen in Queens Rd, Melbourne: “I’m wearing my smarty pants today.”

Your Stars with Christina La Cross ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 20) You can't keep paying for your mistakes. There has to come a point where loved ones let things go or there is no point in keeping on with them. Keep your cool when pointing this out.

TAURUS (APR 21 - MAY 21) Family have got to be a priority. If you don't make them one, you could end up being left out of the arrangements the stars show they're making and which you'll want to be party to.

GEMINI (MAY 22 - JUNE 21) Taking care of the little things today can ensure that the big things are also taken care of. Use the contacts you have to get things done and accept help when offered. They won't ask again.

CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 23) You know jealousy is never a good trait, and it's one which is making your life more difficult than it needs to be at the moment. Make the effort to get to know ‘that' face.

LEO (JULY 24 - AUG 23) Solo projects are favoured and you need to be a little careful of telling too many people too much about your business. Stick to what you have to divulge in order to get things done.

VIRGO (AUG 24 - SEPT 23) Time spent with those you care for can give them back the confidence they have recently been lacking. I know you've been busy but this is a time for confirming who you care for Virgo.

LIBRA (SEPT 24 - OCT 23) It's all very well slating other people for the way they live. If that is, you were living the life of a saint yourself. Show support instead. You'll find a new found friend in the process.

SCORPIO (OCT 24 - NOV 22) You don't seem to feel part of the group you used to be in but you're more on the edge.

The big question is whether it's you who's made it this way or someone else?

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23 - DEC 21) Pay attention to detail today, as it can be what you need to get the attention of those with power. For once my friend you can afford to ask for more from your job and your finances.

CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 20) It's worth checking the house before you leave today to see if you have everything with you that you need. An absent mind could see you leaving something which was imperative to your plans.

AQUARIUS (JAN 21 - FEB 19) You've lost track of what's going on around you but it's imperative that you resist the temptation to ask people who don't really know the true story or you'll end up undoing the progress you've made.

For more call 0906 585 4574 PISCES (FEB 20 - MARCH 20) It really is time to distance yourself from the friends who don't give anything back to your life. Do this and you'll find your life more fulfilling and enjoyable than it's ever been before Pisces.

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Quote Of The Week

■ “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”

- William Arthur Ward Ingredients: 4 eggs 1 teaspoon sugar, optional dash salt 1 cup milk 10 to 12 slices white bread butter maple syrup or other syrup Preparation: Break eggs into a wide, shallow bowl or pie plate; beat lightly with a fork. Stir in sugar, salt, and milk.

Over medium-low heat, heat griddle or skillet coated with a thin layer of butter or margarine.

Place the bread slices, one at a time, into the bowl or plate, letting slices soak up egg mixture for a few seconds, then carefully turn to coat the other side. Soak/coat only as many slices as you will be cooking at one time.

Transfer bread slices to griddle or skillet, heating slowly until bottom is golden brown. Turn and brown the other side. Serve French toast hot with butter and syrup.

Recipe for French toast serves 4.

Competition Winners

Did You Know?

■ Bullet-proof vests were invited by a Detroit pizza shop owner in 1969 after he was shot twice during a delivery.

Birthdays/Celebrations

■ Wednesday, October 10. Observer reader Audrey Thorburn of Chelsea is 82. Wendy Harmer was born in Yarram, 57 years ago.

Football identity Carl Ditterich is 67.

■ Thursday, October 11. Observer reader Kole Dysart celebrates today. Politician Barry Jones is 80; he was born in Geelong.

■ Friday, October 12. Happy birthday Heidi Victoria MP. Observer devotee Matthew Anderson is 41. Actress Amanda Muggleton is 55.

■ Saturday, October 13. Birthday honours to Loretta Johns, Wayne Motton and Jason Taylor. Singer Joe Dolce is 65.

■ Sunday, October 14. We remember that it is the birthday of the late Mary Hardy; Mary was born in 1931, and died aged 53 in 1985.

■ Monday, October 15. Showbiz reporter Craig Bennett is 50 today. Politician Steve Bracks is 58, he was born in Ballarat. Jo Pearson, media identity was born in 1957 (55).

■ Tuesday, October 16. Happy birthday Trevor Sinclair. Jane McLaren, friend of the Melbourne Observer, is 40 today.

Last Week’s Birthdays ■ The five winners of double tickets to the Jersey Boys concert, all have their birthdays within a month of each other.

The winning entries were drawn at random at the Melbourne Observer office on Monday (Oct. 1). Winners receive a double pass to Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, first night at 8pm, Thursday, January 10, 2013, at the Princess Theatre.

Winners are: ■ Mrs N Redman. 17 Beddows St, Burwood, 3125 (birthday: November 8).

■ Bob Richardson. PO Box 79, Altona, 3018 (November 25).

■ Mrs Josephine Duff. Unit 2, 7 Harry Ct, Mount Waverley 3149 (November 26).

■ Mrs J Lynch. 33 Ramsden St, Clifton Hill, 3068 (November 13).

■ Joan Miles. 1/24 Katandra Rd, Ormond, 3204 (October 30).

Tickets have been mailed to the winners.

■ Wednesday, October 3. Happy birthday to Noeline Brown.

■ Thursday, October 4. Observer reader Russell King is 63 today.

■ Friday, October 5. Happy birthday to Observer reader Nicholas Aitken (57). Observer reader Ridha Fkih is 59.

■ Sunday, October 7. Observer reader Caroline Anderson of Epping is 58 today.

■ Monday, October 8. Happy birthday to media men Rob Elliott and David Mann.

■ Tuesday, October 9. Observer reader Leonie Charlesworth of Greensborough is 71 today.

Happy birthday to Jennifer Hansen. Many happy returns to Eddie Olek of MyMP/1116 SEN, currently on holiday in Western Australia.

A Good Word For ...

■ Tommy Dysart ... with fond wishes from his ‘lovey-dovey’ Elizabeth Scott.

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Melbourne People

Yellowglen House Launch Flemington Racecourse Spring Racing Carnival Preview

● Alice Mason with Asha Cruise at Yellowglen House

● Amber Greasley (Miss World Australia) with Zoe Foster

● Genevieve Wood with Nicole Molnar

● Damian Biviano with Emily Lawes

● Rebecca Dutkowski and Joanna Dutkowski

● Lyn Brown with Michelle Robins

● Mandy and Peter Carroll

● Aaron Flanagan with Phoebe Montague

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Promises, Promises Opening Night The Production Company, Arts Centre

● Joan Brockenshire and Tommy Dysart at Promises, Promises

● Mike Brady with birthday girl Annie Mann and birthday boy David Mann

● Deputy Lord Mayor Cr Susan Riley and Jim Riley

● Chelsea Plumley with Jeanne Pratt

● Robert Grubb with Tony Cogin

● Jackie and Matthew Corbett were VIP opening night guests

● David Miller with Melbourne Observer columnist Kevin Trask

● Peter Finlason with Chris Ryan

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Melbourne

Observer Forgotten Fortunes

Missing millions, ready to be claimed

E&OE. The Melbourne Observer publishes lists of unclaimed moneys to Victorians from financial institutions. We list the name of the owner on the books and last known address.

Please contact the organisation listed to make a claim.

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd Arnall, Phyllis. 86 Old Mt Gambier Rd, Casterton. $1000.00.

Arthur, Erna. 17 Jeanette St, Bayswater. $542.11.

Atkin, William. 54 Alpha St, Balwyn North. $2385.00.

Aus-Omega Enterprise P/L. 738 High St Rd, Glen Waverley. $8985.76.

Australia Oceanwell. 19 Kinross Ave, Caulfield North. $7620.82.

Ayoubi, Mohamad. 10 Essex St, Pascoe Vale. $960.00.

B & A Bundaravadivel. 3 Godfrey Cres, Dandenong. $600.00.

B S Damania & G Rawat. 2 Brott Ct, Dandenong North. $1266.96.

B & K Express Freight P/L. PO Box 782, Tullamarine. $1328.21.

Bachjem, Jeniz Peter & Sylviane. 61105 Park Rd, Cheltenham. $13,568.36.

Baillieu, Anthony Robert and William Johnstone. PO Box 12, Collins St West. $641.51.

Baker, Margaret. 21 333 Collins St, Melbourne. $5627.70. $1875.90.

Baker, Nick. 12 Paterson St, Bacchus Marsh. $5000.00.

Ballarat & Clarendon College Girls.

1425A Sturt St, Ballarat. $3249.22. $2288.62.

Batlow Boy P/L. PO Box 920, Panton Hill. $987.00.

Baulch, Shelley. 67 Rennie St, Thornbury. $1792.20.

Bayline Constructions Super Fund. c/- Liddell Wright & Co. PO Box 269, South Melbourne. $567.88.

Belbas, Angelique. 59 Madeline Rd, Clayton. $43,970.90.

Belotti, Anna. 17 Clarence St, Malvern East. $1003.17.

Bennett, Margaret. 12 Mirange Ave, Mount Martha. $30,000.00.

Bertram, Marion Margaret. 19 Wesley St, Yarram. $27,741.03.

Best, Mildred Beatrice. 9 Minor St, Echuca. $1194.89.

Bhaskar & Devadhar, Vijay and Jessie. 4 Baelon St, Wodonga. $1351.96.

Bialik College Parents Association. 1 Iris Rd, Glen Iris. $1350.00.

Blassis, Marianthi. 2 Warren Ct, Keilor East. $14,401.73.

Blickle, Christopher Ernst. 27 Panorama Way, Point Cook. $2360.91.

Body Corp 311399 SP. 2 Marl-borough Ave, Camberwell. $2549.39.

Boffa, Anthony Nicholas & Niedzwiedz. 2 Rowland Ct, Glen Waverley. $1132.21.

Bordignan, Angela. RMB 5019 Cottons Rd, Cobram. $1505.28.

Borg, Joseph Dominic. 1A Tyrell Ct, Altona Meadows. $1299.00. $1305.00.

Bramerton Ingvestments. 23 Bramerton Rd, Caulfield. $4158.91.

Brown, Andrew and Jennifer. 31 Kingsley St, Camberwell. $859.27.

Brown, Fay Rosamonde. 28 Abbott St, Horsham. $2273.28.

Brown, Lorraine Mabel. PO Box 77, Glen Iris. $21,201.87.

Brown, Steven. 219 Winter St, Redan. $3000.00.

Brown, Susan Lee. 8 Glover Ct, Berwick. $1052.36.

Burri, Peter. 28 McKittrick Rd, Moorabbin. $558.73.

Burton, Michael J & Linda M. 26 Tower Rd, Mt Eliza. $5694.17.

Calabrese, Francesco & Agnes. 571 Station St, Carlton North. $10,051.04.

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd

Calombaris, George Dimitrios. 603 9 Eades St, East Melbourne. $1011.82.

Camnpbell, Melissa. 804 8 McCrae St, Docklands. $1296.8.

Carberry, James W. 287-293 Collins St, Melbour.e $1116.26.

Carter, Tanya Kim. 4 24 Harrington St, Kew. $770.00.

Chan, Yuk Sim & Wong. 5 29 Howard St, Box Hill. $10,194.28.

Chang, Tng Jane. 1 34 Albert Ave, Springvale. $4583.91.

Chapman, Lynette. 16 Iluka St, Safety Beach. $8267.14.

Charman, Kenneth Jefrey & Iglesias. 14 Naughton Rd, Cockatoo. $3025.00. $3025.00.

Charnsoontorn, Orawan. 288 Inkerman St, St Kilda East. $639.01.

Chengyeung, Yuetlan. 3 Linckens Cres, Balwyn. $1399.30.

Chippys Timber Australia PL. 28-30 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood. $1439.22.

Cho, Cho. 2 11 View Rd, Springvale. $1181.16.

Choi, Inyoung. 33 Jef Court St, Melbourne. $1500.00.

Christofis, George. 2 55-59 Moor St, Fitzroy. $2240.75.

Christoforou, Efthtnia. 96 Simpson St, East Melbourne. $6879.54.

Citywatch Security Services PL. 1 225 Brunswick Rd, Brunswick. $1269.93.

Cleary, Antoinette Mary. 1 Champion St, Doncaster East. $6907.62.

Clements, David Geoffrey & Sibley.

52 Garden St, Warrnambool. $4089.90. $3044.49.

Cockerill, John. 35 Campbell St, Westmeadows. $10,520.43.

Colbern Nominess ANF. 75 St Helens Rd, Hawthorn East. $2169.79. $1038.15.

Collard, Natalie Rose. 5 Edgewood Ct, Cairnlea. $854.00.

Corry, John & Lynda. PO Box 3, Picola. $8090.14.

Crean, John. 14 Sandhurst Cres, Bundooraq. $13,719.92.

Curra, Maria Teresa. 17 Sharman Ct, Bundoora. $559.54.

Curran, Jacqueline Mary. PO Box 115, Hampton. $11,868.63, D J Bates & J Lamperd. 158 David Hill Rd, Monbulk. $1979.38.

Damania, Bimal Subhash. 7 25 Osborne Ave, Glen Iris. $10,000.00.

Daniel, Bitaxis & Lorissa Derkacz. 3 McMahons Rd, Coburg. $1039.48.

Darby, Cecelia. 9 Farnborough Pl, Hoppers Crossing. $503.72.

Daws, Glenda Noelle. 15 Noonan St, Wangaratta. $7048.04.

Derrinallum Lismore Blue Light. 61 High St, Lismore, Vic. $1164.54.

Diamond Valley Nissan Social Club. c/- Alan King Nissan. PO Box 95, Bundoora. $1169.81.

Dianne, Donald. 1 99 Cuthbert Rd, Reservoir. $800.00.

Dickson, Abbey. 14 Avenue Rd, Camberwell. $1409.00.

Dickson, Lorna Joy. 7 12 Goode St, Gisborne. $13,638.76.

Dickson, Rita c/- Steelfinne Fab Pty Ltd. 1 Bridget St, Glen Waverley. $39,444.59.

D J & M Varigos, ITF Elmo Dileeni Pty Ltd. 2 1009 Malvern Rd, Toorak. $5981.93.

Donnelly, Annie May. c/- John Keating & Associates, PO Box 2042, Prahran. $46,237.8.

Donnelly, John Anthony. 10 Banks Rd, Cranbourne. $24,932.54.

Dowker, Dorothy Doreen & Howard Arthur. 2 147 Willsmere Rd, Kew. $880.00.

EED Entertainment. c/- Pitcher Partners. Level 19, 15 William St, Melbourne. $2165.18.

Eroom Technology Australia. 367 Howe Pde, Port Melbourne. $131,089.90.

Est. Allen John Phillips. c/- Regal Cream Products P/L. PO Box 318, Sunshine. $9729.50.

Est D W Moon. GPO Box 5193, Melbourne. $6827.09.

Est Dorothy Ida Bickerton. c/Beryle Eileen Tidey. 196 Liverpool Rd, Kilsyth. $8657.93.

Estate of the late Marco Salvatore.

PO Box 225, Preston. $9389.97.

Eva Sedlak Rosanna Di Sisto, ANZ Private Bank Community Working.

3 100 Queen St, Melbourne. $1094.57.

Facey,Alice Helen & Victor Seymour.

Stanley Rd, Grantville. $2100.62.

Fang, Gang. 10 Roderick St, Doncaster East. $702.05.

Faull, Connie. 2 Hovea St, Templestowe. $2000.46.

Fayad, Salim. PO Box 1099, Williamstown. $937.50.

Fedunik, Halina. 8 The Parade, Ascot Vale. $3034.72.

Fernandez, Cheryl. 5 Wordon Ct, Melton. $7000.00.

Fernando, Kenneth Francis. 29 Liverpool Dr, Keysborough. $1877.01.

Filanthropikos, Silogos Kastania. 28 Garnet St, Brunswick. $779.51. $5348.52.

First Lower Templestowe Scout Group. PO Box 4309, Doncaster Heights. $4014.46.

First Plenty Scout Group. PO Box 139, South Morang. $21,121.93.

Fischlschweiger, Helen. 3 Clyden Ct, Burwood East. $19,383.31.

Fisher, Joel. 25 Silicon Pl, Tullamarine. $1803.00.

Flemington & Kensington RSL Club. 25 Rankins Rd, Kensington. $5681.12.

Franken, Leonardus. Lot 2 Gruyere Rd, Gruyere. $1200.00.

French & Noole, Jamie William & Belinda Lee. 3 58 Dorset Rd, Croydon. $860.10.

G J Miklne Super Fund. 7 Merchiston Gr, Strathmore. $526.60.

Garner, Peta. 11 Furze Ct, Cranbourne East. $4000.00.

Garrisson, Pamela. PO Box 445, Toorak. $4456.51.

Gasis, Ifigenia & Vasilios. 15 Struan St, Toorak. $944.90.

Gaskin, Donna Leanne. PO Box 2138, Echuca. $631.68.

Gavan Dufy & King No 2 Stagg Trust.

Tolhurst Druce Emmerson, 3 520 Bourke St, Melbourne. $9478.89.

Gee, John Anthony. PO Box 10300, Middle Camberwell. $691.56.

Gee, Muy Lao, ITF Jennifer Lam. 61 Paterson Rd, Springvale South. $27,362.86.

Gibson, Lynette Ann. 61 Canterbury Rd, Heathmont. $3119.99.

Giderson & Co P/L. 1 8 Burton Ct, Bayswater. $688.52.

Gillan, Percival & Shirley. 1 Timboon Rd, Nullawarre. $728.46.

Gioftsidis, Agapi. 3 3 Mitchell Pde, Pascoe Vale South. $728.25.

Glass Jobling Associates P/L. 13 Charming St, Hampton East. $860.00.

Goldsmith, Deborah Mary. PO Box 220, Port Fairy. $1680.46.

Golf District Neighbourhood Watch.

3 Sanctuary Cl, Balwyn. $713.40.

Goller, Michael James. 30 Boston Ave, Malvern East. $3653.85.

Goulding, Valmai. 30 Dixon Ave, Croydon. $2500.00.

Grech, Daniel. 94 Hilma St, West Sunshine. $4555.79.

Green, Jill April. 36 Prentice St, St Kilda East. $22,189.17.

Green, Robert Lindsay & Leonie Karen. PO Box 838, Pakenham. $922.10. $78,186.68.

Grenda, Ann Margaret. 11 Chelsea Ct, West Albury. $857.05.

Grima, Frank & Grace. 23 Austin St, St Albans. $7095.32.

Gulhan, Hassan. 43 Burrowye Cres, Keilor. $533.76.

Gunawardena, Sam & Janitha. 19 Bianca Ct, Rowville. $800.40.

Guy Goodman. c/- Pitcher Partners Inv Services P/L, PO Box 1297, Melbourne. $3729.93.

Hack, Griffith. 3 509 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne. $1200.00.

Halvagis, Nicholas. 17 Valerian St, Hampton. $15,000.00.

Hancock, Helen. PO Box 599, Wangaratta. $9950.44.

Hansen, Andrew Bruce. 121 Haisman Rd, Gisborne. $14,188.31.

Hardman, Eileen B. Unit 3, 27 Neptune St, Mornington. $7230.52.

Harlequin Club Incorporated. PO Box 87, Holmesglen. $2257.43.

Harris, Eileen & Roland. c/- 12 The Grange, Mildura. $2450.77.

Hartmann, Hildegard. 91 Northumberland Rd, Pascoe Vale. $8653.77.

Hayes, Murray. 3 Kneen St, Fitzroy North. $2560.00.

Henry, Colin Edward. 35 Fairlie Ave, Macleod. $1710.00.

Herlina, Lingga & Subroto. 2405 163 City Rd, Southbank. $2318.00.

Hewson, Kim Marie. 29 Ballantyne St, Burwood East. $208.83.

Higgins, Heather Kathryn. 1589 Malim Rd, Willaura. $1698.25.

Higgins, Valerie. PO Box 152, Mortlake. $1000.00.

Higgs, Marie Therese. 9 Central Pl, Diamond Creek. $41,268.94.

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd High Country Trading PL,As Trustee For High Country Trading Unit Trust. 16 Ireland St, Bright. $40,000.00.

Hines, Mark W. U14, 2 Shipley St, South Yarra. $2100.00.

Hinton, James Henry & Tessa Brenda. c/- Mr R Osborne, 7 View Ct, Cobram. $3344.36.

Hipwell, Petrina Rosemary. 155 Linacre Rd, Hampton. $1003.23.

Hirst, Ann. 39 Fenfield St, Altona. $1163.51.

Ho, Kam. 26 Minerva Cres, Vermont South. $1199.55.

Ho, Nyuk Pit. 7 Chinook Cres, Mooroolbark. $912.86.

Hocking, Peter Edward. 220 Lawrence Rds, Mount Waverley. $3554.51.

Hooper, Best. 563 Lt Lonsdale St, Melbourbe. $1000.00. $1000.00.

Hope Union Group P/L. Level 2, 150 Queen St, Melbourne. $455.10.

Hosseini, Reza. 4 Southdean St, Dandenong. $1058.73.

Hsiao, Hsinchan Dan. 18 Pallidus Way, Narre Warren. $1285.58.

Hsuhuanh, Liyun. 506 87 Franklin SWt, Melbourne. $710.00.

Hume, Margaret Joan. 11 0 Tooles Rd, Cranbourne. $15,552.12.

I M King & D Webster. 2 Marla Ct, Frankston. $2680.00.

Internet Registrations Australia P/L. 28 303 Collins St, Melbourne. $6544.67.

Irawan, Agus. 1 3 Chastleton Ave, Toorak. $9798.43.

Ireland, Emma Patricia & John Matthew. 5 17 Johnson St, St Kilda East. $1018.36.

Italia Family Trust. PO Boxd 1575, Preston South. $2500.46.

J Gilmore & L Hornsey. 18 Dryburgh St, North Melbourne. $880.00.

Jacqueline, Denise. 6 15 Arnott St, Ormond. $2000.00.

Jill King Superannuation Fund. 30 Riversdale Ct, Hawthorn. $10,053.51.

Johnson, Dean Anthony. 103 Victoria St, Williamstown. $1714.62.

Jowett, Conchita. 7 Doona Ave, Kew. $653.58.

Karbalotis, Ionanis. 42 Winfield Rd, Balwyn North. $28,194.65.

Kaur Saggu, Gurgeet. 1 63 Potter St, Dandenong. $1497.27.

Ke, Jun. 4 32 Kenmare St, Mont Albert. $874.12.

Kierford Glen P/L, ATF J & J Dawson. PO Box 600, Dandenong. $8577.90.

Klajin, Jankiel & Nida. 6 Cranham St, Caulfield. $1140.16.

Koji Kamakari. c/- NACS, Level 22, 500 Collins St, Melbourne. $6966.90.

Kondic & Pisani, Alexsandra & Jason. 2 44 Grace St, St Albans. $839.87.

Koutoulas, John. 12 Younger St, Coburg. $25,.575.69.

Ladd, Sarjit. 9 Blackwood Walk, South Morang. $604.08.

Lamb, Emma Louise & Travis Brett.

25 Cuthbertson Dr, Ocean Grove. $1353.38.

Lanyon, Wilma. 14 Dorbolo St, Mernda. $1432.58.

Law, Eigene. 1 42 Park Cres, Kew. $520.06.

Legacy Melbourne. GPO Box 4312, Melbourne. $26,863.47.

Leibler, Anton Samuel & Gila. 117 Kooyong Rd, Caulfield. $2750.00.

Leslie, Phyllis. 10 Deblonay Cres, Greensborough. $679.48.

Ley, James Thomas. 25 Austral Ave, Preston. $1147.98.

Liambos, Kathy. 6 Nash Dr, Mulgrave. $584.43.

Liao, Feun Chu. 1707 250 Elizabeth St, Melbourne. $10,815.06.

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Melbourne People

● Greta Donaldson, Lisa Bolton and Jessica Payne

Strike Bayside Launch Party: Laser Tag Arena and New Bar

● Megan Wood and Paul Tadich

● Alan and Kaye Greenaway at the Strike Bayside launch

● Strike Bayside Staff Charlee Barnett, Venue Manager Lukas Murphy, Larry Newman and Jessica Williams

● Ben Beath and Cade Witnish

● Maddie Lurati, Caitlyn Lurati, Charlotte Greenaway, Bridget Greenaway and Jessica Payne

● Taking aim at Strike Bayside

● Mark West and Nick Hughes