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SIX FINALISTS IN ARIA KoLABorAYshun
● Emma Kathryn can be seen in KoLABorAYshun at Gertrude’s Brown Couch, Fitzroy, until September 25. ■ KoLABorAYshun, seven performers across two stages over three hours, is classic Melbourne Fringe. It is ambitious, adventurous, collaborative, experimental and challenging. This eclectic group of experienced and emerging poets is oozing with passion and dedication to their craft. Combining character-based poetry, performance poetry and recital, KoLABorAYshun presents some captivating moments. Emma Kathryn’s coy yet playful performance about love found and lost, was engaging in its poeticism. Fjalar De Haan’s character performance (and prose) in Famished and Mindf**ked was aptly disturbing. Both would have benefited, in the transition from the poetic to the theatrical setting, from some skilful direction. Recital performances from Amanda Anastasi and Steve Smart included excerpts from their new show, Loop City, a somewhat derisive but humorous expose of Melbourne, “only 12 hours from Sydney” - I think you get the picture was a highlight. Thomas Kent’s When I’m Prime Minister was delivered with vigor, which contrasted well to the strangely composed and restrained poetic performances, to rap then reggae, of beguiling identical twin poets Emily and Bronwen Manger. The eerie and dramatic performance from Lady Hannah Cadaver was a fitting conclusion to this literary – or was it theatrical – experience. KoLABorAYshun is the brainchild of Kent, a poet and composer, who is also the director, producer, publicist and photographer of the show. As he explained in his closing remarks, there were “glitches”. Mainly they were technical and may have had something to do with the limitations of the performance space and rehearsal times – it’s Fringe so you take what you can get. The show runs for three hours, which is a considerable ask of an audience. Personally I encourage performers to work without scripts. More attention to stagecraft, particularly for the transition between acts, could take this engaging poetic encounter to the next level. Performance: Until 25 September Venue: Gertrude’s Brown Couch, 30-32 Gertrude St, Fitzroy Tickets: $20/$15 Bookings:www.melbournefringe.com.au/fringe-festival/ show/ko-lab-bor-a-yshun/ - Beth Klein
By JULIE HOUGHTON
● Four of the six Herald Sun Aria finalists: Stacey Alleaume, Stephanie Gibson, Sam Sakkar andNicholas Jones. Not shown: Jade Moffat and Nathan Lay. ■ Since the 19th century, good things have always come out of Ballarat. First, it was gold, and later culture took a firm hold on the city of gold. By 1924, Ballarat had established what is still one of Australia's premier singing competitions - the Herald Sun Aria. Some 89 years later it still regarded as a huge coup in a young classical singer's life to be good enough to be selected as one of the six finalists in the Herald Sun Aria Final, taking place this year at 7pm on Tuesday (Oct.1) at Hamer Hall. It has produced names who have gone on to stellar international careers, the most famous of which might be New Zealand soprano Dame Kiri te Kanawa, who credits her win in the 1965 Sun Aria (as it was known then) as the launchpad of her long career. And it is more than just a nice title to put on the CV - the prize pool totals $60,000, with the winner taking home cash of $12,500 and an overseas study scholarship worth $22,500. Finalists compete in heats and a semi-final at Ballarat's Her Majesty's Theatre before being selected for the final in Melbourne. This year's finalists are five Victorians and one Queenslander: soprano Stephanie Gibson of Box Hill, tenor Nicholas Jones of Yarraville, soprano Stacey Alleaume of Mulgrave, baritone Nathan Lay of Southbank, tenor Sam Sakker of Port Melbourne and mezzo soprano Jade Moffat from Forest Lake in Queensland. The judging panel is Richard Divall, Dobbs Franks and Dimity Shepherd, with Richard Divall also conducting the Australian Philharmonic Orchestra as it accompanies the singers. To be part of the action on this popular night in the Melbourne cultural calendar, you can book tickets on 1300 182 183 or go to www.artscentremelbourne.com.au - Julie Houghton
● Judge and conductor Richard Divall
Disney’s ‘Camp Rock’
● Hannah Savige (left), Maggie McKenna, Asterope Varagiamis and Lauren Goetz in Disney’s Camp Rock: The Musical. Photo: Jessica Charnley ■ Stage Masters presents the Melbourne premiere of Disney’s popular Camp Rock: The Musical, from October 17-27 at the Randall Theatre, St Martins Youth Arts Centre, South Yarra. Camp Rock: The Musical is from a book written by Robert L. Freedman and Faye Greenberg, based on a Disney Channel original movie written by Dan Berendsen and Karin Gist and Regina Hicks and on characters created by Karin Gist, Regina Hicks, Julie Brown and Paul Brown. With music adapted, arranged, orchestrated and produced by David Lawrence, Camp Rock: The Musical is a fast paced story set to music that will fire up the stage with over a dozen songs, including This is Me, Can’t Back Down, It’s On and We Rock. Camp Rock is the ultimate place for aspiring musicians, and Mitchie and her friends can’t wait to spend their summer there, jamming out, making new friends and having the time of their lives. But the new flashy camp across the lake, Camp Star, has drummed up some serious competition and now threatens Camp Rock’s very existence. To keep the doors open, Mitchie needs to step up, rally her fellow Camp Rockers, and get them into top shape for the ultimate showdown. Stage Masters producers David Venn and Jessica Benney direct a young tour-de-force, 60-person cast, in this family musical for all ages. Venn said the company is excited to be bringing this highenergy show to Melbourne. “More than 380 aspiring singers, dancers and actors travelled as far as Echuca, Ballarat and Geelong to audition for this once in a lifetime opportunity and we are extremely pleased with the talented cast we have assembled,” he said. Stage Masters aims to develop high-quality entertainment, whilst providing educational opportunities for aspiring performers aged between 11 and 18 to develop their skills in all facets of the arts. Season: October 17-27 (except Monday and Tuesday) Times: Wednesday-Saturday 7:30pm; Matinees: Saturday, October 19 at 2pm, Sunday, October 20 at 1pm and 5pm, Saturday 26 at 1pm and, Sunday 27 at 4pm Venue: Randall Theatre, St Martins Youth Arts Centre, 44 St Martins Lane, South Yarra Tickets: Adult A – Res: $35, Child/Concession A – Res: $29, Single B – Res: $28, Family Pass: $118, Premium seat: $45 Bookings: http://camprock.com.au, or 9016 8486. - Cheryl Threadgold
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FAREWELL TO DIXY AFTER 51 YEARS
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COUNTRY RADIO MAN PAUL DIX DIES
info@country crossroads.com.au Big Breakfast Show. Southern FM 88.3. Tues. 6am-9am.
Funeral service today ■ The funeral service for the late Paul Dix will be held on Wednesday at St Michael's Catholic Church, Deniliquin, at 1pm, and afterwards at the RSL. Wife Margaret said: “Our family has been overwhelmed with kindness at Paul's passing - it is strange that to all of us he was husband and a much loved ‘father bear’ to our children. He will be so missed by us all.”
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New CD for Gary ■ Melbourne’s ‘Man In The Hat’ and country music pioneer Gary Ellis has released his new album Love And Happiness. It's typical Gazza and he interprets some great country songs in an inevitable style that is all of his own. Gary’s distinguished career has included regular spots on Dick Cranbournes Hill Billy Show, 3AK’s Saturday Morning Country Music Show with Lou Carr, and Time For Country on HSV-7. plus a host of other high profile gigs around the country. More information: 9705 7555
Deadly win for Troy ■ Country music's Troy Cassar Daley took home the Male Artist of the Year honours at the recent Deadly Awards held in Sydney. The Deadlys honour the best in indigenous music, sport, entertainment and community from the past year. Other winners included Jessica Mauboy and Archie Roach.
‘Ring of Fire’ in Victoria ■ The Johnny Cash Ring Of Fire concert comes to Victoria, celAussie music legend Glenn Shorrock will be the special guest at the 2014 Whittlesea music festival on Sat Feb 8 Australia's own ‘Man In Black’, Daniel Thompson, returns with an award-winning ensemble featuring Golden Guitar Winner and Australian Guitar Legend, Stuie French. Performance dates : ■ Fri. Nov. 1: Frankston Arts Centre, ■ Sat. Nov 2: West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul. ■ Fri. Nov. 8: The Capital Theatre, Bendigo, ■ Sat Nov 9: The Palms At Crown, Melbourne, More info www.cashlive.com.au
Glenn headlines Whittlesea ■ Aussie music legend Glenn Shorrock will be the special guest at the 2014 Whittlesea Music Festival on Sat., Feb. 8. The twilight concert will also include country music well knowns Jetty Road, Greg Champion and Christie Lamb.
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Wednesday, September 25 ■ British comic actor Ronnie Barker was born in 1929. He died aged 76 in 2005. US newswoman Barbara Walters is 84. American actor Michael Douglas is 69. English actress Felicity Kendall is 67. Australian actor Colin Friels was born in 1952 (61).
● Paul Dix ■ Radio Confidential is sad to report on the passing of Paul Dix of 2QN Deniliquin and 3NE Wangaratta. Paul conducted the breakfast session on 2QN for the past 51½ years. This made him the longest-serving host of any Australian radio show. Paul Dix also conducted the afternoon shift on sister station 3NE Frank Davidson, General Manager of 2QN, said: "To say Dixy will be missed is an understatement as he was and always be an integral part of our team. “Paul’s many friends and listeners in our coverage area will miss waking up with Dixy each morning and at this sad time our thoughts and condolences are with his wife Margaret and the family."
MMM outs Mix poster ■ Triple M has won the rights for a prominent poster site on Punt Rd, Richmond, to promote its Hot Breakfast program starring Eddie McGuire and Mick Molloy. The site near the busy Albert St corner was previously decorated with a prominent advertisement for the Mix 101.1 FM breakfast pair Chrissie Swan and Jane Hall, who have recently suffered some ratings losses.
Radiothon in November ● Paul Dix photographed in the 2QN studios
LATEST RATINGS
■ Melbourne radio station 3AW (13.5 per cent) regained first spot from 774 ABC (12.2 per cent) in the ratings figures released yesterday (Tues.). Other stations to follow, measured 5.30am-12 Midnight Monday-Sunday, were: Fox, 8.2. Gold, 8.2. Nova, 7.7. MMM, 7.3. Mix, 6.2. JJJ, 5.6. Smooth, 5.6. SEN, 4.6. Magic, 4.6. ABC FM, 2.4. Radio National, 2.1. The breakfast radio war stayed steady. 3AW’s Ross Stevenson and John Burns attracted a 19.5 per cent share, compared to 774 ABC (Red Symons) with 14.8 per cent. Jon Faine (774 ABC) tallied 14.2 per cent to again topple Neil Mitchell (3AW) who attained a 13.7 per cent share, losing 0.5 per cent from the previous share. Mitchell has now lost or drawn three surveys for the year. He is due back on air today after taking seven broadcasts off on Spring leave. Gold 104.3 FM took the early afternoon honours (11.5), wlell ahead of: 3AW, 9.9. 774 ANC, 8.8. Fox, 9.3. MMM, 8.7. Mix, 7.8. Nova, 7.3. JJJ, 6.7. Smooth, 6.2. SEN, 4.9. Magic, 4.6. Newsradio, 1.7. ABC FM, 1.7.Radio National, 1.5. 774 ABC’s Raf Epstein (11.5) defeated 3AW’s Tom Elliott (11.l2), followed by Fox (10.2). 3AW won the 7pm-Midnight slot with Sports Today and Nightline with a slight increase to 13.0 per cent, ahead of Lindy Burns (774) with 12.8 per cent.
■ Heidelberg-based 96.5 Inner FM is planning to hold its first fund-raising ‘radiothon’ in five years, from November 18-24. Observer columnist Kevin Trask, along with fellow presenters John Gillespie and David Miller have agreed to undertake the planning and coordination of the event
● 96.5 Inner FM’s John Gillespie pictured with wife Joan who passed away in June last year
New service at Wallan
■ OKR-FM has this month started trials of its new service at Wallan on 97.1 FM. The station broadcasts from Kilmore on 98.3. Melbourne
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On This Day Thursday, September 26
Friday, September 27
Saturday, September 28
Sunday, September 29
Monday, September 30
Tuesday, October 1
■ US country singer Marty Robbins was born in 1925. He died aged 57 in 1982. Cricketer Ian Chappell is 70. English singer Bryan Ferry is 68. Australian runner Steve Moneghetti is 51. Born in Ballarat. Aussie actor Brett Climo is 49.
■ Happy 61st birthday Greg Long. We hope you get a load of presents. Meat Loaf (Marvin Lee Aday) is 65. He won’t be singing at this year’s Grand Final. Politician Graham Richardson is 64. US singer Shaun Cassidy is 54. Canadian singer Avril Lavigne is 28.
■ TV host Ed Sullivan was born in New York in 1902. He died aged 72 in 1974. Actor Peter Finch was born as William Mitchell in London in 1916. He died aged 60 in 1977. Singer Helen Shapiro is 67. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is 41. She was born in Los Angeles.
■ American rock n roll singer Jerry Lee Lewis is 78. US TV presenter Bryant Gumbel is 65. New Zealand singer Jenny Morris is 57. Actress Danielle Spencer is 43. Footballer Darrell Baldock was born in 1938. ‘The Doc’ died aged 72 in 2011.
■ US tele-evangelist Robert Schuller is 87. Actress Deborah Kerr was born in Scotland in 1921. She died aged 86 in 2007. Barrister Geoffrey Robinson is 67. US actress Fran Drescher is 56. TV news presenter Stan Grant was born in 1963 (50).
■ Actor Walter Matthau (Matsschanskayasky) was born in New York in 1920. He died aged 79 in 2000. American actor Tom Bosley was born in 1927. He died aged 83 in 2010. Irish actor Richard Harris was born in Ireland in 1933. He died aged 68 in 2003.
Thanks to GREG NEWMAN of Jocks Journal for assistance with birthday and anniversary dates. Jocks Journal is Australia’s longest running radio industry publication. Find out more at www.jocksjournal.com
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Observer TV, Radio, Theatre Showbiz Latest Melbourne show business news - without fear or favour The Spoiler SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL Heart Thy Neighbour
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For Those Who Have Lost The Plot
Neighbours ■ 6.30pm. Weeknights. Eleven ■ Monday, September 30. Family tensions escalate over Amber and Joshua's relationship. Rani tries to break up with Bailey. ■ Tuesday, October 1. Terese gives Josh permission to leave school; Chris struggles to rebuild his life; Sheila has a frightening encounter; Lou is convinced he is about to die. ■ Wednesday, October 2. Sheila is more shaken than she admits after a late night encounter; Rani tells Bailey she has found someone in India; Georgia is encouraged to record her own song. ■ Thursday, October 3. Lou decides to fight fate; Josie joins the gym; Sheila is still feeling post traumatic stress; Callum and Bailey do not make up ■ Friday, October 4. Lou realises he turned 70 last year; Georgia gets one over on Paul; Mason is given false hope about Kate.
Home and Away ■ Monday, September 30. April is disappointed by her new mentor's attitude. Brax reveals he made a mistake a long time ago and he wants to fix things. Marilyn suspects Maddy is housing an uninvited house guest. ■ Tuesday, October 1. Heath keeps his study a secret from Bianca. Maddy and Josh rely on Marilyn to keep their secret. Brax wants to get answers in Mangrove River, but is haunted by his past mistakes. ■ Wednesday, October 2. The Braxtons are left reeling when they hear Brax's confession. Tensions are rife in the MacGuire household with Oscar blaming Zac for Evelyn re-joining the cult. Roo and Alf are worried sick with Maddy missing. ■ Thursday, October 3. Spencer continues to lie to Sasha, Kyle seeks comfort in an unexpected place and Hannah, Zac and Oscar are briefly reunited with Evelyn, but can they convince her to stay? Spencer opens up to Alf, Leah is concerned about Hannah and Zac's plans to move in together, and the situation with Robyn makes Indi think of exs - and Romeo.
Star Bursts
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Seven News weather presenter Giaan Rooney and her husband, Sam Levett, are expecting their first child. The Olympic swimmer confirmed last week that she was 14 weeks pregnant. It’s only 13 weeks to Christmas. And it’s only a few more to the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia (February 7-23). Hopefully, then, the annoying Olympic Games rings watermark will disappear from the Network 10/One screens. Leigh Sales, 40, host of 7.30 (ABC) has confirmed that she is pregnant. She is expecting her second child early in the new year. Country music star Keith Urban has taken out the top spot on ARIA charts with his ninth studio album Fuse. This becomes his second No.1 album in Australia after 2012's The Story So Far. Peter Meakin, 71, who takes over as the Network 10 news boss early next year says he would like to hire Seven’s Samatha Armytage. Meakin is prevented from poaching staff for 12 months. Kate Ceberano is presenting her Kensal Road Live show at Geelong on Thursday, October 24. Kate will be at The Palms At Crown on Saturday, October 26. Bill Armstrong is speaker today (Wed.) at the Marquee Entertainment Club.
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● Horton the Elephant (Sam McPartlan) with The Cat In The Hat (Mark Yeates) and Company in the Old Carey Performing Arts Club’s production of Seussical. Photo: Craig Mills ■ In La Jolla, San Di- follow in this strange world but, has pulled off an ego, home of Theodore of fantastical creatures imaginatively executed and Geisel, better known as where ‘talking to a speck impressive spectacle. Live Dr Seuss, strange looking of dust and loitering on an music under the direction trees drip along the espla- egg’ would generate as of a talented Daniel much ridicule as it would Donovan, lots of action nade. and creative costuming furWhen you see them it is in the human world. In a sparkling production ther render this production easy to imagine that strange creatures might with a vibrant, energised as one not to be missed. cast there are many standThis small company populate their branches. punches way above its It took the fantastic outs. Mark Yeates takes on weight in a fun, feel-good imagination of Dr Seuss to bring these strange crea- the challenge of the iconic show championing the untures to life. First-time di- red and white striped hat derdog where, as Horton rector Josh Elwood has and carries his audience reminds us, “a person’s a also magically brought along a rollicking adven- person no matter how Geisel’s characters to life ture from the jungle of small”. Season: Until Septemin OCPAC’s lively pro- Nool to Whoville and back again. ber 28 duction of Seussical. Nicholas RenfreeTimes: 7.30pm Mon – Despite all obstacles Horton the elephant stays Marks is fabulous as a Sat, 2.00pm Sat Matinee Tickets: from $25, doggedly on his task of sav- ‘diva’ Sour Kangaroo ing the smallest planet in and Eleanor Horsburgh available online at the universe found in a brings charm and pluck to www.ocpac.com.au Venue: Featherstone speck of dust and roosting the determined Gertrude Hall, 34 Scott St, Canterover party-bird Mayzie’s McFuzz. Kelsey Andrew, in her bury. abandoned egg. - Kathryn Keeble Trials and tribulations musical choreography de-
SONGS OF THE NIGHT
■ Lovers of fine vocal and instrumental work are in for a treat at Melbourne Recital Centre's Salon tonight (Wed.) at 7pm when tenor Daniel Todd joins the Sutherland Trio for a Songs Of The Night concert. Daniel Todd is a Developing Artist with Victorian Opera and is about to feature as the Miller in Victorian Opera's Puss In Boots, and he was the only Australian singer chosen to sing in the final rounds of the Belvedere Singing Competition in Amsterdam earlier this year. Daniel will join the Sutherland Trio - pianist Caroline Almonte, cellist Molly Kadarach and violinist Elizabeth Sellars - in American composer Richard Danielpour's Songs Of The Night, based on the poetry of modern poet Rainer Maria Rilke. There are four movements, exploring the cycle of love, loss and solitude, which provides plenty of scope for Daniel's tenor voice. Also on the program are the evocative Chausson piano trio and Boulanger's D'un Soir Triste. The Sutherland Trio is named after famous Australian composer, teacher and music pioneer Margaret Sutherland. Caroline Almonte, Molly Kadarach and Elizabeth Sellars are
● Katie Bull plays Eliza in Heart Thy Neighbour. Photo: Sarah Walker. ■ One of the great things about the Melbourne Fringe is that theatre is being presented in new and interesting environments all the time. One such place is the Sketch and Tulip upstairs venue in North Melbourne. Although the downstairs bar sounds drift up occasionally, and flat seating is a little tricky for sighting, the ambience of the venue is pleasant and has a good Aussie feel. The latter is good because Heart thy Neighbour has plenty of Aussie in it! - the Weber, the stubbies, the cricket, the sunburn, the value judgements and the women's magazines. Performers Katie Bull, Jim Kousoukos, Greg Pandelisis, Arta Mucaj and Taylor James keep Camilla Maxwell's witty dialogue moving along successfully, while Richard Lyford-Pike, Amber Hart and Beth Paterson's management of lighting, sound and the smoking barbecue is quite a feat. A little over exuberance with Cold Chisel at times made dialogue a bit difficult to hear but hey, in the end which is more important! The play could almost be subtitled "... but\ ..." It is very full of those statements like "I love x, but ..." and hypocrisy and double standards are particularly well projected by Katie Bull. Over the fence we will find alcoholics, racists, ignorance - never in our own backyard! Writer Camilla Maxwell has got a good ear for the suburban backyard banter and the things that build relationship tensions, but she just gets a little lost towards the end. Director Louise Howlett could have edited it 10 minutes shorter and left out the handcuffs and I'd have left laughing more. But this is an hour of good fun - and you can take your drinks in with you. Heart Thy Neighbour by ReAction Theatre Venue: Sketch and Tulip, 364 Victoria St, North Melbourne Performance Dates: Sept 25 - 27 Tickets: All $20 Bookings: melbournefringe.com.au or 9660 9666 - Review by Maggie Morrison
‘The Graduate’ opens
● Daniel Todd all international prizewinners who have played with high profile ensembles, including the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Duo Sol and London's Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields. www.melbournerecital.com.au/ localheroes/sutherlandtrio - Julie Houghton
■ It was opening night for The Grdauate last evening (Tues.) at HerMajesty’s Theatre, starring Jerry Hall. VIP guests who accepted invitations included Peter Alexander, Rhonda Burchmore, Shane Jacobsen, Kate Ceberano, Sigrid Thornton, Shannon Bennett and Madeline West, Alan Fletcher and Jennifer Hansen, Patti Newton, Steve Vizard, Tania Zaetta, Brian Nankervis, Cosentino The Grand Illusionist, Damian Bodie, Dave Thornton, Geoff Cox, Jeanne Pratt, Mal Walden, Stefan Dennis, Tom Oliver, Denise Scott, Diane Dunleavy, Helen Kapalos, Jo Hall, Melanie Vallerjo, Tom Wren and Zoe Tuckwell Smith. Cast members included Jerry Hall, Timothy Dashwood, Pippa Grandison, Claire Lovering, Luke Hewitt, Peter Houghton, Briony Williams, James Saunders, Adam Murphy, Ramona Von Pusch and Thom Jordan.
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What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs
● Leonardo DiCaprio heads a stellar cast as the charismatic and enigmatic Jay Gatsby in Baz Luhrmann's extraordinary and haunting vision of F. Scott Fitzgerald's literary classic. FILM: THE GREAT GATSBY: Genre: Drama. Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton. Year: 2013. Rating: MA15+. Running Time:143 Minutes. Format: BLU-RAY 3D, BLU-RAY, DVD. Stars: ****½ Verdict: The Great Gatsby is a vibrant and energetic experience. The structure, performances, period detail, production design and costumes combine to make this classic 1925 tale as good as it's ever going to get. This is a sweeping and haunting feast of sight and sound in every way. After three previous attempts, most notably in 1949 with Alan Ladd and 1974 with Robert Redford, this classic tale by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a cinematic achievement! It has taken 86 years, 21st Century technology, the vibrant and colourful vision of filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, aided with touches of inspirations of Hollywood's greats throughout the generations, and abundance of Australian talent to bring this worthy addition to a classic and timeless literary masterpiece! FILM: STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS: Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy/Action/Drama. Cast: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Benedict Cumberbatch, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg. Year: 2013. Rating: M. Running Time: 132 Minutes. Format: IN CINEMAS NOW. Stars: ***½ Verdict: The long running crew of the USS Enterprise are called back into action when an unstoppable force has attacked Starfleet and left Earth in chaos, so Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise are tasked with leading a manhunt to capture the party responsible and settle an old score. Star Trek fan or not, this is an impressive addition to the long running franchise and the science fiction genre. The infectious characters, solid performances and plenty of drama and humour, are surrounded by a rollercoaster ride of thrills and spectacular visual effects, all combining nicely to ensure an exciting out-of-this-world experience. FILM: THE CALL: Genre: Drama/Thriller. Cast: Halle Berry, Abigail Breslin, Evie Thompson. Year: 2013. Rating: MA15+. Running Time: 94 Minutes. Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: **½ Verdict: In "The Call" a veteran emergency phone operator takes a call from a teenage girl who has just been abducted and eventually realizes that she must confront a killer from her past in order to save the girl's life. This is a fairly predictable romp with plenty of clichés throughout, but not all is lost. Tight pacing and good strong performances from Halle Berry and Abigail Breslin make this a satisfying enough experience to keep you on the edge of your seat throughout. Reminiscent of 2004's "Cellular" with Kim Basinger and Jason Statham, and John Schlesinger's gripping 1996 thriller "Eye For An Eye" starring Sally Field. FILM: SNITCH: Genre: Drama/Action/Thriller. Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Susan Sarandon, Barry Pepper. Year: 2012. Rating: MA15+. Running Time: 112 Minutes. Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: *** Verdict: Straight forward thriller inspired by true events of a father who goes undercover for the in order to free his son who was imprisoned after being set up in drug deal. Big screen action man Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson gives a solid performance as the father determined to bring those responsible to justice. Strong supporting cast includes Susan Sarandon as the DA and Barry Pepper as his undercover aid. No doubt poetic licence Hollywood style has been injected, with a car chase or two, but that doesn't detract from the core of the story which is of every parent's nightmare of their child getting caught up in a deadly game.
TRIBUTE TO JOHN LANDIS
● John Landis ■ Director John Landis, who gave The Kentucky Fried Movie (R) us such iconic films as Animal House, (1977). ****. Landis teams up with the Zucker The Blues Brothers and An American Werewolf In London, is to receive a brothers (Flying High / The Naked retrospective at ACMI, and even Gun) for this hilarious collection of greater news is that Landis himself skits. Raunchy in its day, but unlike will be present to introduce some of many of today's Hollywood comedies, is never excessively crude. these enduring classics. The Stupids (PG) (1996). *. From his low-budget, good-natured Sorry Mr Landis, but apart from debut Schlock (1973) (***) to his most recent effort Burke And Hare (2010) the usual collection of director cameos, (***), Landis has helped shape the this is a complete misfire. Into The Night (M) (1985). ****. landscape of modern cinema, and has Landis again skilfully combines created some of moviedom's most facomedy with a darker, foreboding mous celluloid moments. Landis's love for classic cinema, thread in the story of office worker Jeff who is pulled into a world but utilising modern technology to tell Goldblum, of stolen diamonds and dangerous ashis cinematic tales makes him a fasci- sassins by the mysterious Michelle nating film-making hybrid (along with Pfeiffer. Landis is fun as one of three directors such as Joe Dante, Tobe bumbling Iranian killers who are chasHooper, Walter Hill, John Car- ing Pfeiffer. Will be followed by a Q penter and Brian De Palma), and & A. this tribute is well-deserved and long An American Werewolf In London overdue (for a brilliant look at his (MA) (1981). *****. quickfire sense of humour and vast Still the perfect blend of horror and movie knowledge, visit the terrific site comedy, this groundbreaking film still Movie Trailers From Hell). impresses today, with eye-popping, The retrospective will screen from Oscar-winning make-up effects by Friday October 11 to Wednesday Oc- Rick Baker. tober 16 (let's hope ACMI put up a Burke And Hare (M) (2010). ***. large 'See You Next Wednesday' poster Despite its grisly subject matter on the final day), and full details can (which has been filmed a number of be found on www.acmi.net.au, or you times), this is a sweet-natured film that can call ACMI on 8663 2583. is mildly amusing rather than laughHere are the films that will be out-loud funny. Andy Serkis (Lord Of screening - it's just a pity that Spies Like The Rings trilogy) however is wonderUs (1985) (****), The Blues Brothers ful. Animal House (M) (1978). *****. (1980) (*****), and the under-rated This is the grand-daddy of teen comfilms Oscar (1991) (***½) and Innocent Blood (1992) (****) aren't part of edies, a film that still influences Hollywood film-makers today (though the the program. Mr Warmth : The Don Rickles tone still eludes many of them). Despite its slovenly trappings, this is a Project (M) (2007). ****. A rare look behind-the-scenes at one thoroughly good-natured movie with a of America's most revered comedi- colourful, likeable cast of characters. Thriller (1983). With Introducans. Hilarious and insightful. Would tion and DVD signing. *****. love Landis to do a documentary on John Landis changed the world of Rickles's long-time friend and fellow music videos with this epic, elaborate comedian, Bob Newhart. Three Amigos (PG) (1986). ****. offering that almost overshadows Jackson's hit song. Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Michael Trading Places (M) (1983). ****. Martin Short make a great comedy Smartly written about the team as silent film stars who get a taste haves and have-notscomedy doesn't seem all of reality when they are hired by fright- that out-of-place today. An exceptional ened villagers to fight a notorious cast includes Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Mexican gang. Landis even refer- Murphy, Jamie Lee Curtis and ences The Wild Bunch by casting Denholm Elliott. Alfonso Arau (who was in the Coming To America (M) (1988). Peckinpah classic) as the leader of **. the gang. Will be followed by a Q & A. Handsomely produced comedy has Slasher (M) (2004). ***. its moments, but seemed to emulate the Alternately humourous and uncom- ballooning ego of its star Eddie fortable, this is a revealing look at the Murphy, and lacks the genuine fun morally vacant world of the used car and comic smarts of Trading Places industry, and makes an interesting com- (though there is a nice reference to the panion piece to Robert Zemeckis's 1983 hit). Has a strong following, but achingly funny 1980 comedy Used Cars it left me a little cold. (1980) (****½). - Aaron Rourke
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With Cheryl Threadgold
Polyglot Theatre takes over the streets of Morwell ■ From October 4, a handful of inspired artists from Polyglot Theatre will take over Morwell with a group of young mothers and babies. They will bring the walls and pavements to life with a three main events - an outdoor public installation, a gallery-based exhibition, and an interactive theatre performance especially for babies, which all celebrate the joy and fragility of pregnancy and parenting infants. I Found My Feet, the title of the gallery-based
and outdoor co-exhibitions, is a statement about babies and pregnant women and their place in the township of Morwell. By printing sets of tiny footprints all over the streets, the aim is to claim back the urban environment for a short time, from the dominating agenda of commerce, reminding us of the centrality of family in the community. Hundreds of prints have been gathered in a broad reaching process across the Valley and
parents can 'find' the feet of their own baby using a special map of the artwork. Part of the work is also a collaged artwork in the main pedestrian underpass, as well as solar powered sound boxes that play sounds and stories collected by young mothers. The public artwork is an ambitious and exciting project that has emerged directly from two years of contact with a core group of young women and their babies through Expecting
FOREIGNERS FROM HOME SHOWS
AUDITIONS
■ FAMDA: Foreigners from Home (by Chris Dickins), September 27 - October 6 at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, 79 Main Street, Foster. Director: Chris Dickins. Tickets: $22/$18. Bookings: 0400 867 872. ■ Old Carey Performing Arts Club: Seussical September 25, 26, 27, 28 @ 7.30pm and September 28 at 2.00pm at Featherstone Hall, 34 Scott Street, Canterbury. Tickets: $33/$28. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/54735.. ■ The 1812 Theatre: Shining Armour (by Ephiny Gale) Until September 28 at 3 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Karra Peppler. Tickets: $25. Bookings: 9758 3964. www.1812theatre.com.au ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (by Dale Wasserman) Until September 28 at 8.00pm at 36 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna. Director: Chris Baldock. Tickets: Adults $25, Concession $22. Bookings: 9457 4117 www.htc.org.au ■ The 1812 Theatre: God of Carnage October 9 - November 2 at 3-5 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Justin Stephens. Tickets: $25. Bookings: 9758 3964. ■ Wangaratta Players: Noises Off (by Michael Frayn) October 10 - 19 at the Stage Door Studio, Evans Street, Wangaratta. Director: Steve Thorneycroft. Tickets: $20/$25. Bookings: 5721 3758. ■ Encore Theatre: The Merry Widows (by Cenarth Fox) October 11 - 26 at the Clayton Community Centre, Cooke Street, Clayton. Bookings: 1300 739 099. ■ CLOC Musical Theatre: Guys and Dolls October 4 - 19 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Co-Director: Chris White; Co-Director/Choreographer: Lynette White; Musical Director: Phillip Osborne. Tickets: $50/$45. Bookings: 1300 362 547 ■ Savoy Opera Company Inc: Tarantara Tarantara (Play, music and lyrics by Ian Taylor, using songs from Gilbert and Sullivan) October 4, 5 at 8.00pm and October 5 at 2.00pm at the Alexander Theatre, Monash University, Wellington Road, Clayton. Tickets: $37/$30/$22. Bookings: 9905 1111. www.savoyoperacompany.com ■ Babirra Music Theatre: Carousel October 11 - 19 at the Whitehorse Centre, Whitehorse Road, Nunawading. Bookings: 9262 6555 or www.babirra.org.au ■ Fab Nobs Musical Theatre: It's a Bird … It's a Plane … It's Superman October 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 at 8.00pm and October 20 at 5.00pm at the Fab Factory, 33 Industry Place, Bayswater. Director: Karl McNamara; Musical Director: Danny Forward. Bookings: 0401 018 846. ■ Peridot Theatre: Easy Virtue (by Noel Coward) November 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23 at 8.00pm, November 10, 16 at 2.15pm, November 17 at 4.00pm at the Unicorn Theatre, Lechte Road, Mt Waverley. Director: Horrie Leek. Tickets; $23/$20. Bookings: 1300 138 645. ■ MLOC Productions: The Producers November 8 - 16 at the Phoenix Theatre, 101 Glenhuntly Road, Elwood. Director: Jane Court; Musical Director: Ian Nisbet; Choreographer: Holly ■ Williamstown Music Theatre Company: Urinetown November 8 - 23 at the Williamstown Mechanics Institute, Corner Melbourne Road and Electra Street, Williamstown. Director: Anna Marinelli; Choreographer: Carla White; Musical Director: Malcolm Fawcett. Bookings and ticket details: visit www.wmtc.org.au
■ Waterdale Players: Gypsy September 29 from 3.00pm, September 30 from 6.30pm, movement auditions October 1 from 6.00pm. Co-Directors: Dom Hennequin and Nathan Slevin; Musical Director: Rachel Edwards; Choreographer: Maddie Psaila. Audition bookings: www.waterdale.org.au
AUDITIONS ■ Viola Theatre: Maiden Ladies Drop in any Sunday at 8.00pm at the Campbell Library, Melville Road, Brunswick. Director: David Keane. Contact 9384 1277 or Matilda03@optusnet.com.au ■ Essendon Theatre Company: Go Back for Murder (by Agatha Christie) September 26 at 7.30pm, September 29 at 2.00pm at the West Essendon Community Hall, Bradshaw Street (enter via Buckley Streeet). Director: Cat Dwyer. Audition bookings: 0405 170019. ■ Peridot Theatre Inc: The Hallelujah Girls (by Jesse Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jaime Wooten) October 13 at 4.00pm at the Unicorn Theatre, Lechte Road, Mount Waverley. Director: Annie Blood. Audition bookings: 0438 178 118 or bloodannie@gmail.com
Something?, an ongoing Polyglot project which helps young mothers gain confidence and skills through art. How High The Sky, Polyglot’s first interactive theatre performance for baby and parent pairs will also run as free sessions on Friday and Saturday, October 11 and 12 at the Latrobe Regional Gallery. It weaves an immersive, reactive audio-visual experience around its audience, both participating and watching.
REVIEW: SPOILT
The Devil You Know
● Josie Parelli (Julie) and Josh Wolter (Craig), the warring young couple in The Devil You Know, one of three finalist plays in this year’s National Playwright Competition at the Doncaster Playhouse. ■ The Kew Court House Arts Association presents the 14th year season of the National Playwright Competition, featuring three finalist One Act Plays, from October 3-5 at the Doncaster Playhouse. The three finalist plays are: ■ Point Of Departure written by John Tilbrook and directed by Sue Lindsay. Set in a bus station – a play about beginnings and endings, of journeys and relationships. Young Samantha can see trouble and heartache ahead as her boyfriend Josh clearly does not intend to prioritise their relationship. By contrast, Xavier and Caroline have each lost a partner, and a chance meeting brings the possibility of something far more enduring The cast includes Samantha (Brittany Horder), Josh (John Molder), Caroline Devine (Denise Kuchmar) and Xavier Cunningham (Fred Baker). ■ The Devil You Know, written by Neil Anderson and directed by Sonia Zabala. On their way to work, a warring young married couple (Julie and Craig) try to avoid their would-be lovers (Brett and Fleur) on a train. The interrupted journey brings them together – both on the journey and outside the station – with some humorous moments. The cast includes Julie (Josie Parelli), Craig (Josh Wolter), Fleur (Alanah Guiry), Brett (Jorge Tsipos). ■ Cat Fish Jumping, written by Greg Roberts, directed by Anna Laird. A murder mystery with a twist. Set in a Police interrogation room, a veteran Police Inspector with a younger Officer interrogate the wife of the murdered man, as well the usual suspects, the gardener and the maid. A good “who dun it” with a twist and comedy. The cast includes Cynthia Forsyth (Audrey Farthing), Insp. Brett Stephens (Kevin Powe), Florence Flockhart (Laura Brough), Josie Matthews (Harrison Friend), Roger Quincy (Tony Condon). For the first time, People’s Choice Awards will be voted on during the four performances and the Awards will be made at the conclusion of the final performance on Saturday, October 5. The audience will participate in the Award Process over the four performances by voting for the following: People’s Choice of Best Written Play, People’s Choice of Best Performed of the four Plays, People’s Choice of Best Performance of a Female Actor and People’s Choice of Best Performance of a Male Actor. Performances: October 3, 4 at 7.30pm, October 5 at 2.30pm, October 5 at 7.30pm Awards Presentation/Supper night Venue: Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Road, Doncaster. Tickets: $25/$22 Bookings: 0450 572 522 or email kewcourthousearts@ hotmail.com
● Liz Skitch stars in Spoilt at La Mama Theatre until September 29. ■ Advertisements and articles in a glossy magazine encouraging readers to spare no expense in the quest for self-improvement and happiness inspired writer, performer, producer Liz Skitch to create Spoilt. An article in the same magazine describing a runner-up Miss Universe Australia as “incredibly down to earth”, gave her the first character and basis for this parody of a cross-section of women affected or ‘taken in’ by the commercialism and negative effects it can have on women. The five characterisations and dialogue are brilliantly observed: the runner-up Miss Universe Australia: a young bride taking personal training to a surprising result: a middle-aged fraught business woman and a 60-something addicted to Botox. Finally Peta Swift, the ‘dream, believe, achieve’ personal trainer and self-improvement junky who nearly stops moving just long enough to reveal to us how it changed her life. Are they to be pitied or laughed at? Skitch says that this is ‘a ‘Total’ experiment and that’s what Fringe is for’ – and so it is and I laughed. Sound designer Donald Stewart, production manager/lighting designer Robert Kronk, choreographer Kimberly Twiner and theatre technician Yvette Turnbull provide accurately timed changes of atmosphere for each change of character, although a little more volume for some of the characters’ voices is needed. The economical set is of bubble-wrap for flats and polystyrene heads on stands for the wigs. As Skitch says: “all you need is a wig, a pair of shoes and the voice and you have the character” and she has all of those. La Mama has presented a great opportunity for Skitch to premiere her show as their first production in the Melbourne Fringe Festival season. Performances: Until September 29, Wednesday 8.30pm. Thursday - Saturday 6.30pm. Sunday 8.30pm. Tickets: $25/$15. Venue: La Mama Theatre, 205 Faraday Street, Carlton. Running time: 60 minutes. Bookings: 9347 6142 or online: http://lamama.com.au/winter-2013/spoilt
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Observer Victorian Sport Footy Week Mailbag ■ Hi Harry. Talking to Anthony Smith one day and he mentioned you. I told him that you played a part in my love of the ‘Great Australian Game’. I’ve spent many a long day listening to you on the radio conversing what was happening at a particular game. These were the days of the VFL, there were only 12 clubs, very few shared grounds and all six games were played on a Saturday afternoon. I’m 55 years of age and my earliest memory of footy is the day my Dad took my brother and I to the 1968 Grand Final. My Dad was born and bred in Western Australia. He met my Mum during a ‘leave pass’ from the Air Force during WWII. After the war he moved to Melbourne to marry Mum. He had always had a love of sport and particular Aussie Rules. When he moved to Melbourne there was a bloke running around for Essendon by the name of John Coleman. Dad went to see him play and from that moment on he and his descendent were destined to barrack for Essendon. And they do, including his 2-year-old great grandson. He may have been gone for more than 30 years, but his love for Aussie Rules and for Essendon in particular, lives on in his family. He always maintained that John Coleman was the best player he ever saw and frequently told us stories about the ‘Great Man’. He confirmed that the crowd would move each quarter to be at the end where Coleman was. He even did it himself. My Dad, through his work, had a friend who was an Essendonian back then, and one night after a game at Windy Hill, we were invited in. It was the late 60s and I must have been 10 or 11 years old when I was introduced to John Coleman and got to shake his hand. Even at this age I was aware that this was something special. I was saddened a few years later to hear he died so young at 44. In those early days we would head out to Windy Hill for all the home games and also went to many away games. At Windy Hill we would stand behind the coach’s box, and my brother and I would stand on a fold out stool which would give us a perfect view of the ground over the top. It also meant we were only meters from the infamous ‘Windy Hill Brawl’. I still remember being captivated by it all and the fact that these grown men were standing toe-to-toe, throwing punches at each other. Other memories I have at Windy Hill were watching Peter Knights and Paul Van Der Har going at it, taking it in turns to out mark each other. I was there the day Geoff Blethyn took his screamer in the goal square and when he kick his 100th goal. I saw a long haired 15-year-old running around and captivated with how he could match it with the Big Boys. I didn’t know then that Tim Watson would go on to play in three premiership sides for Essendon. As I entered my teens I joined the Cheer Squad with a few friends and Saturday became my favourite day of the week. I can remember making a ‘flogger’ from 150 rolls of crepe paper. Mine was black and my mate’s ‘flogger’ was red. We travelled to all grounds on public transport, including Kardinia Park, Junction Oval, Lakeside Oval, Moorabbin, Western Oval, Arden Street, Princes Park, Vic Park and VFL Park. We were at them when the gates opened. We even slept out at Windy Hill for finals tickets one year. I was a member of the Essendon Cheer Squad the day Des Tuddenham returned to Victoria Park for the first time as Essendon coach. The gates were shut at noon and the people were sitting on the roof of the stand in the outer. The crowd was squeezed in and would’ve broken 20 OH&S rules these days. An Essendon supporter jumped the fence prior to the game and ran through the Collingwood banner just before the players ran out. And in retaliation a Collingwood supporter set fire to the Essendon Cheer Squad floggers. Fortunately, I was far enough away to save mine. It was a huge day. Around that time (early 70s) the VFL used to play all six games on a Saturday afternoon and I have fond memories of listening to you on the radio when you had an Essendon game. Also around that time they also use to play a night competition during September between the eight clubs who didn’t make the finals. They were played mid-week at the Lakeside Oval. I use to lie in bed and listening to the matches and I’m sure yours was one of the voices coming through the radio. As I grew up I became an AFL member for about 20 years which allowed me see many Grand Finals live. Fortunately, I saw the Bombers win in 84, 85, 93 and 2000, but I also saw the famous 89 Grand Final and watched Dermie throw up about 30 metres in front of me and then run down into the forward line, mark and kick a goal. An amazing effort. That was the same day someone I went to school with (Dippa) played with a punctured lung. There are many, many more stories I could share as AFL/VFL has played such a huge part in my life, such as when my marriage broke down and it gave me an extra opportunity to spend an afternoon or evening with my kids. It’s a lot different these days with roofs on stadiums and all the modern cons, interstate games on a regular basis and games played at all different times over the weekend. But, I’m sure the impact on individual lives is still huge in many different ways. Bringing families and friends together; allowing conversations between the different generations and generally providing people with a reason to socialise personally in a society full of Facebook, emails, Txt messages and Twitter. Grand Final day is now one of the biggest dates on the social calendar. It has become a tradition for many people, what they do that day. Harry, I still have the fond memories of your voice coming at me through the radio. If I remember rightly you worked with a bloke called Tommy Lahiff and you coined the famous saying “Are you there Tommy”? (After a silence this gravel rash voice would respond, “Can you hear me Harry”? “H”) They were great days and are now great memories and I’m sure when I relay these stories to my grandchildren in a few years time, they’ll find them hard to believe. Thanks Harry, John Franklin
WELL DONE WINNERS
■ The AFL Media Association held its Awards night on Wednesday and it now rates highly on the AFL functions agenda. Although I didn’t make it I am proud of its stature in the AFL scheme of events. The late Ron Casey, doyen of sportscasting, both radio and TV, was responsible for lifting what was a ‘journos’end-of -eason bash first at Ted Rippon’s Auburn Hotel, then to a pub in St Kilda. This was back in the 1960s. Probably there were earlier meetings. There were NO awards but plenty of grog and the ‘underpants’ derby footrace. Ron asked me to help get the function more ‘up market’ by getting the VFL onside, through President Sir Kenneth Luke, and the famous Southern Cross Hotel through the remarkable entrepreneur John Carodus. That was the start of OUR night ‘growing legs’. The number of Awards seem to outweigh the major reason of the ‘get-together’. Congrats and well done to all the winners
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Hitaf Rasheed). ■ Most Outstanding Photographer: George Salpigtidis. (Judges: Louise Graham, Clive McKinnon and John Donegan). ■ Most Outstanding Single Action Photograph: Wayne Ludbey. (Daniel Hannebery mark), Wayne Ludbey ■ Most Outstanding Single News/ Feature Photograph: Tie: Andrew White, George Salpigtidis.
Media winners ■ Alf Brown Award: Damian Barrett (Judges: Geoff Poulter, Barrie Cassidy and Peter Schwab) “His professional and thorough treatment of the Essendon supplements saga - centred on his Kyle Reimers' exclusive report - and a high-quality, general all-round performance proved decisive.” Highly Commended: Caroline Wilson. “Outstanding year's work, both as a news-gatherer and feature writer.” ■ Clinton Gyrbas Rising Star Award. Sam Landsberger. (Judges: Caroline Wilson, Mike Sheahan, Gerard Whateley and Patrick Keane) “Sam's versatility as a young sports journalist on the rise was demonstrated in his ability to not only break news himself but to capture the significance of unfolding breaking stories. His work on the AFL draft was highlighted by his daily short feature series: Pick Me in the lead up to the 2012 national draft with his exclusive interview with the VFL's Wade Lees whom Sam revealed had been banned for 18 months for importing performance-enhancing drugs. Highly Commended: Ayrton Woolley of the Nine Network whose regular Nine News reports on Essendon over 2013, Hawthorn's post bushfire community clean up in Tasmania and his live AFL pre-match reports showed production and presentation skills which indicated a bright future in the electronic media. ■ Most Outstanding News Reporter - Print: Caroline Wilson. (Judges: Steve Price, Geoff Poulter and David Broadbent). “The judgement was based on recognition of the aurthor's outstanding year's work. The articles presented were news-breaking, lively, accurate, concise, flowed smoothly and were well researched and back grounded. ' ■ Most Outstanding Columnist: Greg Baum. (Judges: Bob Gordon, Mark Thomas and Amanda Brookhouse). “Quality of overall entries superb! However, Greg Baum's stood out for his ability to take the story of the day into a new space via his level of insight and the creativity of his writing” ■ Most Outstanding Feature Writer: Caroline Wilson. (Judges: Francis Leach, Damian Glass and
Digby Beacham). “Caroline's writing is of a richness and depth that reflects her extraordinary knowledge of the game and the people who make it what it is. Her feature on Richard Colless is a perfect example. Whilst it's a personal and reflective look at her subject it also provides a political and historical context which adds a vital perspective to his story. Her story on Mitch Morton's challenge to be the AFL footballer he became is simply outstanding. Sensitively written, utterly compelling and in this day and age where there are no secrets, a total revelation. Outstanding.” Commendations: Emma Qualye, Matt Windley, Jon Ralph. ■ Most Outstanding Use of Social Media: Fox Footy - ‘Buddy 13’. (Judges: Phil Gardner, Karen Lyon and Len Johnson) ■ Most Outstanding Program Television - AFL 360. (Judges: Anne-Maree Sparkman, Hitaf Rasheed and Alex Lavelle) ■ Most Outstanding Program: SEN Crunch Time. (Judges: Jonathan Green, Ondrej Foltin and Russell Howcroft) ■ Most Outstanding Special Commentator - Television Cameron Ling. Channel 7. (Judges: Drew Morphett, Bev O'Connor and Chris Johnson) ■ Most Outstanding Special Commetator - Radio: Dermott Brereton. (Judges: Matt Kitchin, Karen Lyon and Hugh Nailon). Highly Commended: Josh Fraser. ■ Most Outstanding Caller - Television: Anthony Hudson. (Judges: Stephen Phillips, Francis Leach and Paul Sheahan) ■ Most Outstanding Caller - Radio: Gerard Whateley. (Judges: Peter Schwab, Janelle Ward and Bruce Hearn McKinnon). Highly Commended: Brian Taylor. ■ Most Outstanding News Reporter: Damian Barrett. (Judges: Matt Kitchin, Alex Lavelle and
Port Adelaide says farewell
■ The Port Adelaide Football Club advises of a number of changes to its AFL player list. After extensive reviews of the playing list the following players have been informed that they will not be with the Power in 2014: Senior-listed players Nathan Blee, Nick Salter, Daniel Stewart and Matt Thomas, along with rookies Danny Butcher, Justin Hoskin and Darren Pfeiffer. Veteran forward Brett Ebert will also not be part of the 2014 playing roster after retiring last month. Port Adelaide senior coach Ken Hinkley thanked the players for their contribution to the club. “This time of the year is always challenging and it is a particularly difficult time for players who have been on the edge and are told that their services are no longer required,” Hinkley said. “These decisions are only made after the utmost consideration but it still doesn’t make it any easier. “Although we don’t see this group of players as part of our future it doesn’t mean that each one of them, in their own different way, hasn’t made a contribution to this football club. “And that applies to all of these players. From a player like Matt Thomas who has played over 80 games for the club, Daniel Stewart and Nick Salter who have played over 30 and 20 games respectively to the rookies who have worked very hard to get promoted onto the senior list. “Each one of these players have individual stories of commitment, sacrifice and achievement in one way or another and they share a common bond of being players at the Port Adelaide Football Club which we won’t forget and we’re sure they won’t either. “You are part of the Port Adelaide family forever. “
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‘WEIGHT’ A MINUTE ■ Not a great deal has changed with Melbourne Cup markets after weights were issued last week. Well-known owner, Lloyd Williams, who has won four Melbourne Cups wasn't delighted with the weight allotted to his winner last year, Green Moon. Lloyd won with Just A Dash in 1981, then with What A Nuisance in 1985, when Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana came for the Cup and did the presentation. He added to his tally with his very good grey, Efficient, who beat Purple Moon in 2007. He followed that up last year, when Brett Prebble booted home Green Moon in the Classic to get the chocolates. Green Moon will carry an additional 4.5 kilos on last year's victory, this year carrying second top weight behind 2011 Melbourne Cup winner, Dunaden, who has the impost of 58.5 kilos. Williams, who also has the well performed Sea Moon going around in the two miler, said he should have been allotted more than Green Moon on his performances against the best overseas. I thought the Melbourne Cup favorite, Puissance De Lune, has got in well on 54.5 kilos, and is a big strong staying grey, although his trainer, Darren Weir, felt 54 kilos was about right. The second favorite in the Melbourne Cup is the Gai Waterhouse trained, Fiorente, who was second to Green Moon in the Cup last year in his first run in Australia. Since then he has done particularly well with a slashing win over 1600 metres at Moonee Valley, in the Dato Tin Nam. Fiorente is not badly off with 55 kilos, while another in very well is Hawkspur, a Derby winner who has returned in fine form and is on the third line of betting. International trainer, Luca Cumani, who has been most unlucky with two of his charges in the Melbourne Cup in recent years, is bringing back his top stayer, Mount Athos,
Ted Ryan
giving their all to delight racegoers and all horse lovers. After all, it wouldn't take much to organise same, I am sure there would be plenty of racing fans out there who would volunteer to rattle the tins on the big day. Come on; let's go get them for a great cause, our own.
More for Danny
after finishing a good fifth last year. He has been stiff, being beaten with Purple Moon in 2007 behind Efficient, and then nosed out with Bauer by Viewed, in the 2008 Cup, possibly Bart Cummings last chance to his dozen already won. Bart now training with his Grandson James, is not enjoying the best of health, and is spending most of his time on his country property in New South Wales. It's hoped that the doyen of Melbourne Cup winners can get to Flemington, especially on the big day. His only nomination Precedence has had more tries than a rugby player, and it would be a near miracle if he could win, but Bart's a bit hard to beat.
Fine gesture ■ News that leading corporate bookmaker, Sportsbet, has offered struggling Living Legends, the home for retired cham-
pion racehorses, a one off offer of $100,000, is more than welcome. Living Legends Chief Executive, leading vet, Dr Andrew Clarke, said the donation was a real shot in the arm. "It is an important of the jigsaw puzzle, and give's us a bit of breathing space," he said. In the past Living Legends has relied heavily on Eliza Park Stud, which was very generous in the quest in helping the worthy home. Now after things went tough, Eliza Park, was sold to a Japanese consortium, and it's hoped after consultation they might come to the party. As I mentioned in a previous column, why don't race clubs like the VRC, MRC and Moonee Valley help; each year they have various charities they support with tin rattlers outside the gates on the big days of the Carnival; why not at least for a one-off to support our own. Give to help the champions who have
■ The next round for champion jockey Danny Nickolic is coming, with the popular jockey ready to throw them from the hip. The Nickolic versus Victorian Stewards encounter comes up on October 17, two days before the Caulfield Cup. I feel for him as he must be nearly punch drunk with having to continually front either the courts or the stewards in recent times. He will now face the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board on two charges relating to an incident involving Steward, Wayne Hadley at VCAT on November 12 last year.
Book ‘em Dano ■ More power has been given to racing stewards by the Australian Racing Board to stand down a licensed person from October 1. The ARB will introduce an Australian Rule of Racing that empowers stewards to stand down a licensed person after the laying of a charge for a breach of the Rules of Racing or for an indictable criminal offence. Only a person
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● Bart Cummings Photo by SLICKPIX, phone 9354 5754 A highlight of the charged by stewards or the Police can be stood day at Sale as usual down and only if their over the past few years continued participation is the auctioning of an poses a threat to the unraced two-year-old. This year, a colt by interests or welfare of the outstanding sire racing. Bianconi, will be auctioned after race 5 before the Cup. Bendigo always a great time, is looking ■ With Spring in the forward to their big air, officials in the ma- day, which I will foljor country areas are low up when it gets gearing up for their closer. Spring Cup meetings. Remember last The Seymour year a little grey, now Cup kicks off proceed- a big grey by the name ings when they conduct of Puissance De their Cup meeting on Lune bolted the Cup Sunday October 20, in. then Geelong holds it On Sunday Novembig day on Wednesday ber 3, the MorningOctober 23. ton Racing Club will The Sale Club is run their popular Penreally looking forward insula Cup, always to its big Cup day on well attended. their lovely Green I will follow up the Wattle Course, with country cups in more the running of the detail as they get Eastcoast Plumbtec closer. Cup over 1600 metres. - Ted Ryan
Country Cups
Showbiz Extra ■ From Page 108
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Sulky Snippets Extra ■ Long Forest duo Andy and Kate Gath snared a stable double with two very good horses Caribbean Blaster in the Preux Chevalier Pacers Free For All over 2240 metres and Elegant Image in the Maori's Idol Trotters Free For All over 1720 metres. Six-year-old stallion Caribbean Blaster first up since April, was given a cosy trip three back in the moving line after coming from a solo second line draw, with Melpark Major and Smoken Up cutting at one another at the head of affairs. Moving forward three wide in the final circuit, Caribbean Blaster (Bettors Delight/ Kalypso) ran to the wire strongly to record a 2.3 metre victory in 1-55..4 over Smoken Up . Six-year-old S J's Photo/Whitney Grace mare Elegant Image raced in the open for the majority of the journey, before surging clear at the straight entrance in accounting forTender Don which followed her all of the way, with Prettylilangeleyes using the sprint lane off the back of the weakening leader Kanyanov to finish third. The mile rate 1-57. - Len Baker
Yvonne Lawrence
● Danny Nickolic Photo by SLICKPIX, phone 9354 5754
■ From Page 8. Her pelvis was broken and the vet said there was no way she would survive an operation and so I made the heart breaking decision to have her euthanised. News travelled fast in the street and all day shopkeepers were asking if it was true that Jennifer had “gone to her reward.” Apparently Jennifer had a very busy social life visiting kindly shopkeepers up and down the street. She was sorely missed. We felt blessed that she had chosen us as her last place of residence. I brought her home and she’s buried in a sunny spot in our garden. If you are an animal lover, you know that they really get to you and stay in a special spot in your heart forever. -Yvonne Contact: Editor, Melbourne Observer. P.O. Box 1278, Research, 3095
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