The Local Paper. Eastern Suburbs Edition. Wed., May 14, 2025
MELTON Fire in shed
■ Fire Rescue Victoria crews responded to a structure fire on Scott St, Melton, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a shed fire at 3.34am on Sunday (May 11)
CFA firefighters also responded and assisted FRV Crews arrived on scene within five minutes to find smoke and flames issuing from the roof of the 15m x 20m shed, so the response was escalated.
FRV crews donned breathing apparatus and began attacking the fire as well as preventing any fire spread to adjoining properties, which were quite close.
There was a high fuel load which created an aggressive fire, as well as gas bottles exploding.
All occupants evacuated safely and were assessed by Ambulance Victoria
The fire was deemed ‘Under Control’ by 4.32am.
The cause of the fire is not yet known but it will be investigated by FRV specialists.
Firefighters were to remain on scene for some time, to ensure the fire is fully extinguished. Victoria Police were also on scene.
BRIGHTON
Death of male
■ Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a man in Brighton last Tuesday night (May 6).
A man was found unresponsive in water in the vicinity of Cole St about 10.50pm. The man was found dead at the scene.
At this stage the circumstances do not appear suspicious.
CARNEGIE
Assault probe
● ● Police want to speak with this man
■ Transit Safety Division officers are appealing for public assistance following an assault on a train in Carnegie
It is understood an unknown male approached a 35-year-old man on the Cranbourne-bound train about 4.30pm on Monday, March 31.
Officers have been told the offender punched the victim while the train was stopped at Carnegie Station, before he got off and fled the scene on foot. The victim was not seriously injured.
Police have released images of a man they believe might be able to assist with their enquiries.
He is described as being approximately 190cm tall, is of thin build and is aged in his 30’s.
MOORABBIN
Three times over
■ Police are expected to charge a driver after allegedly blowing three times the legal limit in Moorabbin on Tuesday night (May 6).
Officers responded to reports of a white Suzuki Swift stationary on train tracks, while the boom gates were down, near Wickham Rd about 8pm.
Once notified of the incident, emergency services gave the direction for all relevant trains to come to a complete stop and, consequently, there were no collisions.
It is alleged that passersby had to assist the driver from the Suzuki Police arrived and it’s alleged that the male driver produced an evidentiary breath test for alcohol of 0.187.
MOUTAJUP
Across Victoria FIREARMS, $1M DRUGS SEIZED IN NORTH-EAST
■ Wangaratta and Cobram detectives seized four firearms and arrested five people as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged drugs and firearms trafficking in Victoria’s north-east.
Since the investigation commenced in 2023, police have now arrested 30 people, seized 18 firearms, and more than $1 million worth of illicit drugs.
Detectives from Wangaratta and Cobram Crime Investigation Units, supported by specialist resources from the Critical Incident Response Team, Dog Squad and Highway Patrol, executed five further search warrants on Wednesday (May 7).
Key arrests include:
■ A 32-year-old Wangaratta man was arrested and charged with traffick commercial quantity of MDMA, possess traffickable quantity of firearms, and two counts of own handgun without licence. He was remanded to appear at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on August 7.
■ During a separate warrant in Wangaratta, detectives located and seized two firearms and illicit drugs. A 36-year-old Wangaratta man was arrested and charged with traffick commercial quantity of MDMA, possess traffickable quantity of firearms, and two counts of possess handgun without licence. He was remanded to appear at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on August 7.
■ During a warrant at a property in Cobram, detectives located an imitation longarm along with other weapons, drugs, and ammunition. A 37year-old Cobram man was arrested and charged with traffick commercial quantity methamphetamine, traffick cocaine, traffick firearms, and conduct endangering life. He was remanded to appear at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on August 7.
Police also arrested:
■ A 33-year-old Wangaratta woman was charged with traffick drug of dependence. She was bailed to appear at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on September 1.
■ A 23-year-old Cobram woman was charged with traffick methamphetamine, traffick cocaine, possess prohibited weapon (taser), and possess imitation firearm. She was bailed to appear at Cobram Magistrates’ Court on August 19.
Since the investigation launched in 2023, police have arrested over 30 people, issued 298 charges, and seized significant amounts of illicit drugs and firearms including:
■ 18 firearms and large quantities of ammunition
■ Over 1kg of methylamphetamine
■ More than 5000 MDMA tablets
■ 49g of cocaine
■ 5kg of cannabis
■ Other drugs including fentanyl, steroids, Viagra, and pharmaceutical medications
Police have also recovered
20 vehicles which were sto-
Statewide
len over the past three years. The investigation remains ongoing.
Detective Inspector Anthony Town, Eastern Region Division Four, said: “This marks one of the most substantial blows on alleged drug and firearms traffickers in our region in recent years.
“We’ve significantly disrupted an alleged criminal network operating right in our own backyard.
“This wasn’t a matter of chance — it’s the result of relentless investigative work by our detectives in Wangaratta and Cobram
“Organised crime groups trafficking drugs and firearms have no place in our community. They put lives at risk, fuel violence, and we’re determined to stop them.
“This outcome sends a clear message – we will continue to go after those who think they can profit from harm, and we won’t stop until every link in the chain is broken.”
WEST MELBOURNE
Burglaries
■ Police have charged a man following a series of commercial burglaries in West Melbourne , involving more than $100,000 of items stolen, during February this year.
Public Order Response
Team officers, patrolling in Melbourne’s CBD , caught
Fatal collision
■ Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Moutajup on Saturday (May 10).
It is believed a vehicle and a motorcycle collided at the intersection of Mill Rd and Taylors Rd about 4.30pm.
The rider of the motorcycle, a 53-yearold man from Coleraine, died at the scene.
The passenger from the motorcycle was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the vehicle, a 20-year-old Lake Mundi man, was not physically injured and stopped at the scene.
He was interviewed by detectives and released pending further enquiries.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision remains ongoing.
SURF COAST
Trio rescued
■ Three people were lucky to escape injury after their boat sank off Barwon Heads on Friday (May 9).
The trio - a 37-year-old from Northcote, 41-year-old from Northcote and 29-year-old – launched a 5.5m fibreglass boat from the Ocean Grove boat ramp about 7am.
After a day of fishing, the men were attempting to return to shore when their boat overturned about 7.20pm.
All three men, only one of which was wearing a life jacket, were thrown into the water.
The skipper managed to contact a family member for assistance who then contacted emergency services.
The Police Air Wing spotted the overturned boat about 8pm, guiding Life Saving Victoria volunteers to their location and pulling them from the water.
All three were taken to hospital for observation.
Water Police will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
ALBERT PARK
Gear change
sight of a silver Subaru Outback alleged to be involved in the commercial burglaries.
The Subaru was followed, with the assistance of Air Wing, to Nicholson St in Fitzroy where PORT attempted to intercept the vehicle.
The Subaru allegedly slowed down but failed to come to a complete stop.
PORT boxed in the vehicle and swiftly arrested the alleged driver.
It is alleged that the following items were located inside the Subaru:
■ fake driving licences
■ stolen identification and bank cards
■ a traffickable quantity of drugs
■ items to make false documents multiple mobile phones.
Investigators also allege that the driver of the vehicle was involved in a serious collision on Hopkins St in Footscray about 3pm on September4 last year.
It is alleged that a stolen silver Audi failed to stop at a red light and collided with a pedestrian, who was trying to cross the road.
The pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the Audi allegedly failed to stop and render any assistance, taking off from the scene.
A 42-year-old Footscray man was remanded.
■ Fans of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and local sports clubs will be in pole position with a massive upgrade to the pit building.
Steve Dimpoulos, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, announced the new pit building and improvements to the surrounding Precinct, which will deliver better facilities for Formula 1 fans and local clubs.
The new building will include seven indoor sport courts, two more than are currently on site, and improved clubrooms for clubs using the outdoor fields. The project includes park upgrades that benefit the local community and everyone who visits Albert Park
The upgrade will include 14 garages, race control, and a race administration and media centre. The world-renowned Paddock Club will have an expanded capacity of 5000 patrons a day, offering amazing hospitality experiences and viewing spots along the main straight to see all the action.
The 2025 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix welcomed more than 465,000 fans through the gates across the four days. Hotel occupancy in central Melbourne was around 94 per cent the night before the race.
With the race locked in until 2037, the pit building upgrade will make sure Melbourne keeps the Australian Grand Prix for years to come – showcasing the state to the world and maintaining status as the major events capital.
Major events pump more than $3.3 billion a year into the economy each year and contribute to the record $40 billion visitor spend.
Head contractor Icon has been appointed to deliver the project. Initial works on site are underway with demolition works to begin after the 2026 race and be completed in time for the 2028 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
“Fans flock to Victoria from around the world for our Formula 1 Grand Prix – filling local hotels, restaurants, pubs and businesses – and we intend to keep it that way,” Mr Dimopoulos said.
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Conditions for Oakleigh gym
■ Monash Mayor Cr Paul Klisaris has revealed new conditions for ther Derrimut Gym at Oakleigh.
“The revised permit conditions will deliver improved outcomes for businesses and residents,” Cr Klisaris said.
“Finding the right mix for everyone as part of the planning process is important, and I thank both neighbouring businesses and the Derrimut Gym for their participation in a recent conference to find this outcome.”
The Permit issued for the proposed gymnasium on December 13, 2022, allowed a maximum of 180 patrons to be on the site at any one time.
The amended application, lodged in April last year sought the following patron numbers:
■ Maximum 350 patrons between 7am and 6pm on weekdays
■ Maximum 410 patrons between 6pm and 7pm on weekdays
■ Maximum 470 patrons between 7pm and 7am on weekdays
■ Maximum 470 patrons on weekends
This application also sought the utilisation of car parking at 1887-1889
Dandenong Rd, Oakleigh (on the north-west corner of Dandenong Rd and Clayton Rd).
An interim order allowing the gym to continue to operate with an increased number of patrons was issued at the direction of VCAT , allowing the following until a decision was to be made on the amended application:
■ Not allow any more than 295 patrons
to be present within the gym at any one time on weekdays between 7am and 6pm.
■ Not allow any more than 365 patrons to be present within the gym at any one time on weekdays from 6pm to 7pm.
■ Not allow any more than 440 patrons to be present within the gym at any one time on weekdays from 7pm-7am and on weekends.
Two compulsory conferences occurred on March 6 and April 29. The matter was resolved at the compulsory conference and VCAT issued a direction for an amended permit to be issued.
The revised permitted patron numbers are as follows:
■ Maximum 260 patrons between 7am to 5.59pm on weekdays
■ Maximum 350 patrons between 6pm and 6:59pm on weekdays
■ Maximum 400 patrons between 7pm and 6.59am weekdays
■ Maximum 370 patrons between 7am to 5.59pm on weekends and public holidays
Maximum 400 patrons between 6pm and 6:59am on weekends and public holidays
The consent also included a number of conditions to be included on the Permit, including:
■ Deletion of the utilisation of car parking at 1887-1889 Dandenong Rd, Oakleigh East; The requirement for the endorsement of a traffic and patron management plan, waste management plan and litter management plan (including litter bins located within common property.
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● ● Cr Paul Klisaris, Monash Mayor
■ Circa returns to Arts Centre Melbourne with their global acrobatic smash hit Humans 2.0 from May 14 – 24 in the Playhouse, fresh from celebrating their 20-year anniversary last year.
Circa’s reputation precedes itself for being at the forefront of the new wave of contemporary Australian circus, redefining the art form by showcasing how extreme physicality can forge powerful and emotive experiences.
They have performed in over 45 countries and reached more than two million people, pushing boundaries, blending movement, dance, theatre and circus.
Under the visionary leadership of Yaron Lifschitz, and in collaboration with their ensemble of circus artists, Humans 2.0 is the next chapter of Circa’s internationally acclaimed Humans – a work that explored the physical limits of the body by pushing it to its extremities.
Humans 2.0 is intimate, primal and deeply engaged with the challenge of being human. It poses the question: can we ever find a perfect balance, or is adapting to constant change the only way forward?
■ Australia's longest-running film festival, the St Kilda Film Festival, returns to the big screen from June 5-15.
Presented by the City of Port Phillip, this year’s festival will screen over 150 films across 34 curated sessions, taking place at iconic venues including South Melbourne Market, the Astor Theatre, and for the first time since 2019, the St Kilda Town Hall
The Palais Theatre will roll out the red carpet for the Opening Night Gala for a starstudded evening on June 5.
In 2025, SKFF continues its commitment to platforming diverse voices and perspectives. The program features the festival’s largest First Nations line-up to date, including a dedicated strand curated by Fred Gesha, with a particular focus on stories of motherhood and birthing by First Nations female filmmakers.
This year also sees a strong embrace of analogue formats, with a resurgence in Super 8 and 16mm filmmaking evident by the 12 titles in the program shot on film, illustrating how the next generation of filmmakers are embracing the medium.
A reimagined St Kilda Town Hall will serve as the festival’s hub, transformed into a cabaret-style cinema with a bar, DJs, live music on Friday nights, and an open-access Filmmaker Lounge, bringing a new feel to the festival experience.
Short film highlights include: Unspoken, directed by Damian Walshe-Howling; See M: A Film About Redro Redriguez, directed by Nathan Woods; Fence, directed by Samantha Alexis Laughton; Re-Imagining Our Futures: Birthing , directed by Kimberley Benjamin;Born to Hustle, directed by Grace Anna Cardona ; Rage ,directed by Renee Kyprioti, Unstoppable,directed by Jack Byrnes and Marcus Porcaro and many more.
Richard Sowada, SKFF Director said, “What an absolutely ripping year for Australian short-form films.”
For more information on screenings and bookings, visit: stkildafilmfestival.com.au
Cheryl Threadgold
Talk is cheap, gossip is priceless
Beetlejuice the Musical
■ The Michael Cassel Group and Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures present Beetlejuice the Musical, now playing in Melbourne at the Regent Theatre for a limited Australian premiere season.
Based on Tim Burton's horror comedy movie, Beetlejuice the Musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz (Karis Oka), a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes.
After earning a Tony Award nomination for the music and lyrics he wrote for Beetlejuice the Musical, Eddie Perfect stars in the title role as the most mischievous corpse in the history of musicals.
Under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact) Beetlejuice the Musical is not only described as “funny, irreverent, reckless and repellent', but also as being a touching show about family, love, and 'making the most of every DayO!”
Performance Details: Playing for a limited season.
■ At its inaugural Music Data and Insights Summit, the Victorian Music Development Office launched its new research commission, Skills and Roles – Support workers in Victorian music industries.
Following a long-term research partnership with RMIT University, these new insights provide the VMDO with a current evidence-based perspective and expands on the 2020 study, Career Path: The Victorian Music Business Career Life Cycle..
This new research points out the nuances of learning and skills development within the complex and precarious career paths of Victorian music professionals and offers recommendations to build healthy thriving businesses.
The insights reveal that 54 per cent of music workers embrace a portfolio career or are protean workers where they hold multiple concurrent roles to make ends meet and only one in five have a single full-time role.
It is no surprise to music professionals that they frequently work irregular and sporadic hours. Almost 50 per cent work more than 40+ hours per week across all their roles, including over 10 per cent who work 50+ hours per week.
The survey data indicates that skills are wideranging across music work. The research surveyed 212 workers and conducted 21 extended interviews representing 324 different paid music roles across Victoria.
There is a passion to work in the music industry, but it is not always financially rewarding. The increasing expectation for music professionals to be ‘all-rounders’ may be leading to skill dilution, increased stress and the potential long-term loss of industry specialists and experts.
A Support Act survey recently found that 62 per cent of creative workers are affected by increased financial stress.
Across all roles in the music sector, 61 per cent use business, financial and legal skills. While many music workers are often ‘all-rounders’, the research found that these areas require further attention to develop these skills.
Soft skills like communication, interpersonal abilities and problem-solving emerged as the most critical skill sets used by over 80 per cent of music professionals.
VMDO General Manager Kirsty Rivers said music workers play a central role and this research responds to the challenges faced by the Victorian music industry to sustain and develop its workforce.
“By building evidence-based research, we can better understand the skills and the gaps that exist. It helps us to develop bespoke industry
Benny Capp training and support opportunities that are needed to thrive in the complex global music industry,” said Ms Rivers.
RMIT University Associate Professor Catherine Strong said it is the first report to map the support roles and associated skills within the Victorian music industries.
“Skills shortages are often an industry concern and the research highlights areas requiring attention that could strengthen the workforce,” said Associate Professor Strong
“The research shows that music workers often acquire skills on-the-job, which is valued by the industry. However, this means that professionals may not always acknowledge the skills or gaps they have. Finding ways to make formal training work better for this group is one way to counter these issues,” she explained.
Providing a more structured mentoring system could be an option to sustain music careers by developing the key skills and expertise required across the industry.
Interviewees with a mentor spoke highly of this experience and said they received valuable advice, training and guidance during their introduction to the music industry.
More than any other skill, the research highlighted that financial planning and management skills needed to be further developed by music workers.
Research interviewees also identified the other specific skills that required further attention and development related to finance, contracts and marketing.
The VMDO works closely with educational institutions, government and industry experts to develop music worker skills and experience by delivering programs that respond to the gaps revealed in this research.
Through its recent Leg Up program, the VMDO provided quick, easy and vital assistance. It supported 37 Victorian music professionals with access to grants for micro-investments, expert advice, professional development and capacity building.
Over the coming months, the VMDO will expand its popular Experts in Residence program and the long-term mentoring Fast Track Fellowships program will return to support music professionals build global networks, international experience and professional opportunities.
Cheryl Threadgold with Ben Starick
and Gabby Llewelyn in Femme Play (ungrateful slut).
■ Attitude Production and Cracked Actors Theatre present Femme Play [ungrateful slut], at The Butterfly Club from May 21-31 as part of the Drama Queen Festival 2025. Written by feminist playwright Judy Doubas and directed by Susan Rundle, the play is described as a 'sharp, provocative production which blends humour and biting social commentary with an urgent call for change’.
Al and George are two women wrestling with modern pressures - careers, relationships, identity - only to realise their struggles are systemic.
As they awaken to the forces shaping their lives, their inner voices Red , a patriarchal mouth-piece, and Bling, embodying society’s Madonna/Whore paradox, push and pull them in opposing directions, leading them toward political action.
Doubas’s work evolved from personal observation into a wider, urgent conversation about feminism’s ongoing battles..
Director Rundle says the play is “In-yourface, hilarious, and unapologetic. It doesn’t preach, but it sure makes you think.”
With misogyny still a global issue, Femme Play arrives as a timely, unflinching response. Unapologetically urgent, Femme Play [ungrateful slut] aims to demand attention.
Performance Season: May 21-24 at 7pm; May 26, 28 and 29 at 8.30pm, May 27, 30 and 31 at 5.30pm
Venue: The Butterfly Club, 5 Carson Place (off Lt Collins St), Melbourne (CBD)
Tickets: $45 Full | $40 Concession. $38 Member
Bookings: thebutterflyclub.com/show/ femme-play-ungrateful-slut or 9663 810
Cheryl Threadgold
Samson & Delilah
■ Melbourne Opera will stage Saint-Saëns' grand opera Samson & Delilah from June 1 at the Palais Theatre. One of the greatest French operas, Samson and Delilah powerfully tells the story of the seduction and downfall of Samson
Not performed in Australia since the 1980s, the iconic opera will star two of Australia’s most celebrated international singers. Deborah Humble (The Ring Cycle, Sydney Opera House solo) will make her debut in the role of Delilah, one of the greatest mezzo roles in the repertoire. Rosario la Spina (Opera Australia’s Die Walküre, Madama Butterfly - Belgium) will star as Samson. Melbourne’s visionary opera director Suzanne Chaundy will direct.
The French opera follows the extraordinary success of February’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg at the Royal Exhibition Building, also directed by Suzanne Chaundy, with Deborah Humble in the cast.
Samson & Delilah is based on a violent and erotic story from the Old Testament, and features one of the most well known love duets in the repertoire.
“I am setting the opera in a psychological and abstract space. My vision is to focus on the characters of Samson and Delilah, examining the power of seduction, betrayal, obsession and faith. It is a fascinating study of the pressures that come from being the ‘chosen one’,” says director Suzanne Chaundy
“French composer Camille Saint-Saëns and librettist Ferdinand Lemaire made a clear choice to make this work about both characters by naming them both in the title,” Suzanne Chaundy said.
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● ● ● Eddie Perfect (Beetlejuice) and Karis Oka (Lydia) star in Beetlejuice the Musical. Photo:
● ● Ruth Katerelos, June Collins, Rosie Rodiadis
● ● ● ● Circa Ensemble present Humans
2.0. Photo: Yaya Stempler
Peter Kemp’s 90th Birthday Party
■ The Glen Waverley RSL was a splendid venue for Peter Kemp's 90th birthday celebration last week.
Hosted by Peter and his wife Tanya, 50 guests attended, including family, friends, members of the Ukrainian Association of Victoria and his colleagues from the National Boer War Memorial Association, the National Servicemens' Association, and radio and theatre.
Geoff Dare spoke of Peter's fine work for the Boer War Association, Robert McIvor paid tribute to Peter's involvement with the National Servicemen's Association, and Peter spoke about his family.
Cheryl Threadgold addressed guests about Peter's many years as a theatre reviewer and art writer, his involvement in productions with the local Scout group and then shows with Rovers, his work for the State Emergency Service as Officer in Charge of the Search and Rescue Division , his work as a professional Spanish Dancer and meeting his future wife Tanya in 1963.
To top it all off, in respect of Peter's community work for various organisations, he was Knighted by Prince Leonard of the Principality of Hutt River and now is 'Sir Peter Kemp KOWL'.
Photos: Malcolm Threadgold
● ● ● ● Peter and Tanya Kemp.
● ● Kevin Yates (96.5 Inner FM) and Pauline O'Brien (88.3 Southern FM).
Slaughter (President, Glen Waverley RSL), Robert McIvor (President, National Servicemen's Association) and Sam Cuce.
● Joe Toczynski, Richard Horban and Tony Dornyk (members of the Association of Ukrainians in Victoria).
● ● ● ● George Himmelreich (left) with Cheryl and Malcolm Threadgold.
● ● Back left: Irene Toczynski, Lena Himmelreich; Front left: Olga Radywyl, Anna Horban and Teresa Selemba.
● ● Marion Sander with Joan and Brian Amos (Radio Eastern FM)
● ● ● ● Trixie Huber (left), Robert Kemp, Peter Kemp, Tanya Kemp and Nadia Kemp.
CATO THE WISE
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★Creatives from Monash University, the official representatives of Australia at the 24th Triennale Milano International Exhibition, will use their exhibit to reveal how Melbourne’s focus on housing growth has led to environmental neglect. One of the world’s leading art, design and architecture exhibitions, it will take place in Italy, until November 9.
★The Gympie Music Muster has announced Canadian artist Dan Davidson as its first international ambassador, marking a milestone for the iconic Queensland event ahead of its 2025 festival, running August 28–31.
★The newly elected Executive Committee of the Victorian Council for Greek National Day comprises Chair Sophia Siachos, Secretary: Peter Stefanidis, Assistant Secretary Dean Kalymniou , Treasurer Arthur Andronas, Master of Ceremonies (Greek) Katerina Poutachidou, Master of Ceremonies (English) Leonidas Vlahakis, and Parade Marshal Jim Grivokostopoulos
★The the Cat Protection Society of Victoria’s workplace giving campaign looks to support more than 1200 vulnerable cats each year.
★Big Freeze Beanies are making a return to Coles to help raise important funds for FightMND, dedicated to finding a cure for Motor Neurone Disease. Big Freeze 11 Beanie are available for $25.
★Shrine of Remembrance services this month include the annual Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service, the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with the Odd Bods Association and the weekly Last Post Service
★Ricky Martin has announced a second and final Melbourne performance for his tour. The newly added show will take place on Cup Weekend, Sunday November 2 at Rod Laver Arena.
★Olympic Gold winning legends of the ice Torvill and Dean are set to make their return to Australia for a final farewell tour in June. This global ice spectacular, ‘Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance’, marks their first Australian tour since 1994 and features an international cast of icedancing skaters and champions. 7.30pm on Wednesdaty, June 18; 2pm and 7.30pm on Thursday, June 19, at Rod Laver Arena.
★Dirty Dancing in Concert will tour Melbourne on October 9. The timeless love story of Baby and Johnny will be brought back to life on a full-size cinema screen with a band and singers live on stage.
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★The Melbourne Symphonic Orchestra will have a Symphonic Send-off and The Europe Tour Preview Concert : Elgar and Dvorák on Wednesday, August 13 at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne.
★ILANEL returns to the 2025 Melbourne Design Week with “Re:” - an innovative exhibition that celebrates the art of transformation, showcasing a curated collection of recycled and repurposed items gathered over 15 years.
★Kate Ceberano has announced new dates for her upcoming Australian Made Tour of 2025. The multi-ARIA-winning icon has added a Melbourne show at Hamer Hall on September 19.
★Black Dog Institute, in part nership with the Bupa Foundation, has launched Teens & Screens, a free evidence-informed classroom program designed to help Year 7-9 students develop healthy screen habits, manage their digital wellbeing, and enable them to make better decisions about their digital habits.
★NIDA has welcomed former television executive Hugh Baldwin as the new Director of Partnerships and Engagement, strengthening NIDA’s commitment to growth and industry collaboration.
★Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) has strengthened its leadership: Dr Kristin Diemer as Director of Research; Lucy Macmillan as Director of Evaluation and Impact; Anandini Mayuran as Director of Communications and Engagement.
★Historical fiction author Paul Rushworth-Brown returns with his rich novel: Outback Odyssey, a sweeping tale of hardship, friendship, and resilience set against the backdrop of 1950s post-war Australia
★State Library Victoria’s fam ily history collection holds the key to countless untold stories. Many of these records remain out of reach – trapped in fragile volumes and microfilm reels that can only be accessed in Melbourne
A drive to change that has a goal is to raise $200,000 by June 30 to digitise the most requested and delicate records, ensuring that anyone, anywhere, can uncover their family history.
★Sullivan+Strumpf have two exhibitions opening at their Melbourne gallery on Thursday (May 15) until Saturday June 15.
★ Normie Rowe stars in Normie – The Story So Far , at Memo Hall, St Kilda; Frankston Arts Centre; Bunjil Place, Narre Warren.
Green Room Award winners
CABARET:
OUTSTANDINGDIRECTION
Winner: Stephen Nicolazzo for Shrapnel presented by Kadimah Yiddish Theatre
OUTSTANDINGORIGINAL SONGS
Winner: Geraldine Quinn for The Passion of Saint Nicholas presented by Geraldine Quinn as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
OUTSTANDINGWRITING
\Winner: Geraldine Quinn for The Passion of Saint Nicholas presented by Geraldine Quinn as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
OUTSTANDINGPRODUCTION DESIGN
Winner: Joe Noonan (Production Design) for Apocalipstik presented by Liz Smith, Katie Rowe, Tom Downey as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
OUTSTANDINGENSEMBLE
Winner: Otto & Astrid – The Stages Tour presented by Salvador Dinosaur and Parrot Ox as part of Melbourne Fringe Clare Bartholomew and Daniel Tobias
OUTSTANDINGMUSICAL DIRECTION
Winner: Shanon D Whitelock for Apocalipstik presented by Liz Smith, Katie Rowe, Tom Downey as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
OUTSTANDINGPRODUCTION
Winner: The Passion of Saint Nicholas presented by Geraldine Quinn as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
OUTSTANDINGARTISTE
Winner: Geraldine Quinn for The Passion of Saint Nicholas presented by Geraldine Quinn as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival OUTSTANDINGCONTRIBUTION TO CABARET
Winner: Trevor Jones for Outstanding Contribution to Cabaret ★
CONTEMPORARYAND EXPERIMENTAL PERFORMANCE
OUTSTANDINGWORK
Winner: The Crying Room: Exhumed presented by The Substation and Club Greg International OUTSTANDINGPERFORMER
Winner: Marcus Ian McKenzie for The Crying Room: Exhumed OUTSTANDINGENSEMBLE (Two Awards)
Winner: Body of Knowledge presented by Melbourne Fringe Winner: In Place presented by Na Djinang Circus with Circa Cairns as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival OUTSTANDINGSOUND WORK (Two Awards)
\Winner: The Crying Room: Exhumed presented by The Substation and Club Greg International Winner: Desastres presented by Now or Never OUTSTANDINGDESIGN
Winner: Justin Talplacido Shoulder, Matthew Stegh, Anthony Aitch, Fausto Brusamolino and Corin Ileto for ANITO presented by Arts House and RISING
OUTSTANDINGTECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
Winner: The team of Conduit Bodies presented by Arts House and Melbourne Fringe in association with Arts
The Surfer
■ (MA). 101 minutes. Opens in cinemas May 15.
Nicolas Cage, after churning out dozens of forgettable-to-bad movies over the last decade or so, is starting to make some interesting choices again as an actor.
From Mandy to Longlegs to Dream Scenario, Cage has once more begun to show what a genuinely great actor he can be, and although his latest release doesn’t quite hit the bullseye, the Oscar winning star delivers another excellent performance.
Cage plays the title character, an office worker who, after a number of decades in the US, returns to Lunar Bay, his home town located on the coast of Western Australia.
We first see the surfer arrive at the Lunar Bay beach with his teenage son (Finn Little), wanting to reconnect, but also to give the youngster the good news he is going to buy the house he lived in as a child.
The two are confronted by a group of young men known as the Bay Boys, who tell them that only locals can surf there.
The father is humiliated, and causes his son to return home embarrassed. The surfer, while waiting on his offer for the house to be accepted, stays at the beach car park to observe the intimidating group, which is lead by local entrepreneur Scally (a surprisingly effective Julian McMahon), who rules his minions like a cult leader.
The more he tries to defeat all the obstacles that surround him, the more the surfer’s mindset starts to fall apart, to the point where we wonder if what is happening is real or not.
Thomas Martin’s script sets up a number of interesting ideas, such as one’s sense of self and identity, debilitating attempts to deal with failure and trauma, an inability to deal with outsiders, and toxic masculinity.
Unfortunately, none of these themes are properly developed, so as the story goes on, a shallow nature begins to take over.
The more these elements lose their power, the more the main character’s humiliations fall into repetition.
Lorcan Finnigan, who directed the similarly initially intriguing but ultimately unsatisfying Vivarium (2019), cleverly employs a 70’s Drive-In style aesthetic to try and present a life (and mind) slowly disintegrating before our eyes, but while admittedly creating a vividly immersive space and atmosphere, never really gets under the surfer’s skin, and unfortunately accentuates the script’s repetitious nature.
This mutes the material’s potential power, and to get truly lost in the character’s fractured mind.
Also not helping matters is a running time which is at least 15 minutes too long. Praise definitely goes to cinematographer Radek Ladczuk (The Nightingale, The Babadook) and composer Francois Tetaz (Wolf Creek, The Square) , who fully, and wonderfully, embrace the project’s melodramatic, exploitation influence.
Cage dominates throughout, convincingly mixing his known craziness with something much more grounded, making for a memorable, engaging performance.
Reminiscent of Wake In Fright (1971), The Long Weekend (1978) and even Jacob’s Ladder (1990), The Surfer has its moments, but doesn’t fully focus on its multiple themes, resulting in a film that is both frustrating and mesmerising.
RATING - ***
The Eternaut
■ (MA). Six episodes. Now available on Netflix.
A combination of Snowpiercer, War Of The Worlds, 28 Days Later and Invasion Of The Body Snatchers, The Eternaut is a terrific scifi/drama series made on a grand scale, but is largely interested in the more intimate human factor, making for hugely engaging viewing.
Based on the serialised comic by Argentine author Hector German Oesterheld (who was kidnapped by the military dictatorship in 1977 and presumedly murdered) that ran from 1957 to 1959, the material takes still relevant subject matter and updates it to our modern times.
Set in Buenos Aires, Ricardo Darin (The Secret In Their Eyes, Wild Tales, Argentina 1985) stars as Juan Salvo , who along with a group of friends, are playing cards on a hot summer night.
Without warning, an snowstorm hits the city. When one of the group comes into contact with the falling snow, he drops dead immediately. Shocked, the rest seal off the apartment. We soon discover that these storms have killed millions. This group includes Favalli (Cesar Troncoso), Ana (Andrea Pietra), Lucas (Marcelo Subiotto), Omar (Ariel Staltari) and Inga (Orianna Cardenas) . Needing to come up with protective clothing, Juan leaves to search for his wife Elena (Carla Peterson) and daughter Clara (Mora Fisz), but he will reteam with these survivors again, to battle not only the elements, but also an intergalactic enemy that is intent on taking over the Earth.
What sets The Eternaut apart from other shows is in the way the film-makers are prepared to take their time setting up characters and the gradual world they are now having to deal with.
Co-writer/director Bruno Stagnaro handles the material with intelligence and extreme confidence, aided by a first-rate technical crew, presenting a TV series that could be experienced as big screen entertainment. The special effects are convincing, but Stagnaro never forgets to centre on the characters. The acting is superb. The ending, which begins to examine the radicalisation of vulnerable people who feel disillusioned or aggrieved, sets things up for Season Two. The Eternaut may make some viewers impatient, but those who tap into what Stagnaro and company are doing will be richly rewarded. I can’t wait for Season Two. RATING
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Across Across
1. Pony competition
6. Meddler
11. Large NZ city
15. Drinking glasses
20. Moose
21. Drizzles
22. Married title
23. Nudism
24. Armed conflict within nation (5,3)
25. Family favouritism
27. Segregated
28. Roman robe
29. Hungry
31. Slightly open
32. Skin eruptions
36. Staining
37. Room
38. Painter of The Queen's latest portrait, Rolf ...
41. Length unit
44. Hair dye
45. Touchy
48. Metal extraction plant
49. Cupboard
52. Banked (on)
56. Gets
57. Form of prayer
58. Futile
61. More affluent
62. Bring honour to
63. Gladden, ... up
64. Japan's capital
65. Shillyshallies
66. Greed
67. Withdraws from position (5,4)
71. Fertile desert spot
73. TV personality, ... McGuire
75. Aid financially
80. Pistols
82. Intervening time
83. Jog
85. Definitions
86. Old Spanish money unit
88. Split in church
90. Slays (5,3)
91. Biting insects
93. Wise biblical king
94. Tossing
95. Fragile & airy
96. Suit-makers
97. Jot
99. Charlotte Bronte novel, Jane ...
100. Concludes
104. Of kidneys
105. Taco sauce
106. Sing monotonously
107. Revolved
111. Deserve
113. Fah, soh, ...
114. Inflatable vest, ... west
115. Serving platters
117. Irrational fear
118. Kitchen strainer
121. Saturate (with colour)
122. The Hunchback Of ... Dame
125. Harpoon hunter
126. Formerly Persia
127. Garden of Creation
129. In place, in ...
131. Actress, ... Thompson
132. Stellar
135. Kuwaiti ruler
136. Eternal
139. Siamese
140. Up-to-date
144. Physicist, ... Newton
145. Excel
146. Castle water barriers
147. Elaborately
148. Cattle-farmers
149. Mad (dog)
150. Tied (shoes)
152. Surprise victory
154. Labelled
157. Chinese gooseberry, ... fruit
158. Of the side
162. Grieg opera, Peer ...
163. SOS
166. Wig material
167. Speaks
169. Kind
171. Door frame post 172. Resistant to disease
173. Start (of ailment)
175. Primp
176. Encouraged
179. Tutsi country
180. Ranted
182. Hawaiian garland
183. Belonging to us
184. Spindly
186. Took in (child)
189. Last Greek letter
190. Wallabies or Springboks sport
191. Synagogue scholar
192. Stimulating
196. Disable
197. Canadian province, ... Scotia
198. Kenya's capital
199. Exhilarating
201. Caught
202. Ridicule
203. Departing
204. Fibre-spinning rods
205. Writer, ... Hemingway
208. Journalist's credit (2-4)
210. Cheap ship fare
211. Fertiliser ingredient
212. Redder
213. Bobs head
215. Firebugs
219. Signalling flame
221. Cruel men
223. Searches out scandal
227. From Brussels
228. Mummifies (corpse)
230. Judge's hammer
231. Democratic Republic of Congo
232. Threatened
233. Slip by
234. Gist
238. Tennis ace, ... Edberg
239. Indianapolis state
240. Splatter
243. Arrival
246. Annulled
247. Dressy
250. Woodwind instruments
251. Fools
253. Paltry
256. Helicopter's landing place
257. More hefty
258. Grills
262. Labyrinth
263. Reverie
266. Honey liquor
268. Peacemaker
269. Central Asian republic
270. Lovely women
271. Miniature toy, ... car
272. Banned pesticide (1,1,1)
273. Downy duck
274. Naval exercises
275. Makes stable
276. Perceived wrongly
277. Aerobics outfits
278.Abbreviates
Down Down
1. Doomed person
2. Legends
3. Equine
4. Cosy home
5. Nearly
7. A few
8. Persecutes
9. Checkers game
10. Thread
11. Henry VIII's ... Boleyn
12. Second-hand vehicles (4,4)
13. Smart aleck (4-3)
14. Friendly
15. Tests
16. Former Soviet region (1,1,1,1)
17. Lightweight timber
18. Go in
19. Mixer drinks
24. Appeared
26. Trading centre
30. Last-minute
33. Pungent cleaning fluid
34. Small hill
35. Sniffed
38. Cross-breeds
39. Made contact with
40. Takes no notice of
42. Canadian lake
43. Bringing up
46. Stud (with jewels)
47. Conformed, ... the line
49. Hurricane
50. Follows orders
51. Europe/Asia
53. Regards highly
54. Riled
55. Aussie sheep herders
59. Very demanding
60. Settle overseas
67. Bewildered
68. Moved on hands & knees
69. Of earthquakes
70. Run (event)
72. Aplomb
74. Travelling worker
76. Gusty
77. Leave impression
78. Smooth over (4,3)
79. Gushed
81. Brash newcomers
84. Egg dish
87. Dried with cloth
89. Moon shape
91. Grinding (teeth)
92. British royal court, ... Palace (2,5'1)
98. Worldwide
101. Group value system
102. Shade of brown
103. Sends via Internet
108. Alleged assassin, Lee Harvey ...
109. Stop! (nautical)
110. Odds or ...
112. Emerging again from sleep
116. Protective shielding (6,5)
119. Act of dunking
120. Say
123. Canoe with attached float
124. Set out differently
128. Enthusiastically
130. From Tel Aviv
132. Allow inside
133. Banjo sound
134. Gangway
137. Cleopatra's land
138. Famous Swiss mountain
141. Main artery
142. Flowed away
143. Yesterday, ..., tomorrow
151. Cling (to)
153. Early fetus
155. Directed
156. Surly person
159. Hoping (to)
160. Vitality
161. Irritating
164. 365-day periods
165. Cosmetics boss, Elizabeth ...
168. Legendary Atlantic continent
170. Money
173. Car distance clock
174. Mideast waterway (4,5)
177. Raincoat fabric
178. Gradually diminished
181. Devotees
185. Thrilling
186. Loss of memory
187. Beginnings
188. Trampled
193. Obscure
194. Sports injury remedy (3,4)
195. Hot springs
200. Venetian boats
201. Conceive of
206. Havens
207. Increases threefold
208. Sun-tanned
209. Most inquisitive
211. Coup organiser
214. Cigarette users
216. Affair of the heart
217. Giving green light to
218. Huge
220. Blacksmith's block
222. German wine, ... Riesling
224. Most avid
225. US cotton state
226. Giant Himalayan peak
229. Criticise harshly
232. Lion's neck hair
235. Poorer quality
236. Wear down
237. Soft goat wool
241. Fence planks
242. Authorise
244. Bridge over gorge
245. Louder
248. Trophies
249. Those ones
251. Weaponry
252. Bogs
253. Office circulars
254. Grand Slam winner, ... Agassi
255. Writer, ... Dahl
259. Happen
260. Prized fur
261. Genders
262. Method
264. Sudden attack
265. Son of Adam & Eve
267. Sprint
WEEKEND’S LOCAL FOOTBALL FINAL SCORES
Amateurs
■ Victorian Amateur Football Association. Premier Men’s. Old Brighton 8.28 (76) d Old Scotch 4.7 (31). Old Xaverians 13.15 (93) d St Bernard’s 8.10 (58). Old Haileybury 12.14 (86) d De La Salle 8.11 (59). St Kevin’s 17.10 (112) d University Blues 11.4 (70). Collegians 10.9 (69) d University Blacks 5.12 (42).
Premier Men’s Reserves. Oldr Birghton 12.15 (87) d Old Scotch 4.6 (30). Old Xaverians 19.9 (123) d St Bernard’s 10.5 (65). Old Haileybury 8.10 (58) d De La Salle 7.12 (54). St Kevin’s 13.8 (86) d University Blues 10.9 (69). University Blacks 12.10 (82) d Collegians 9l.7 (61).
Premier B Men’s. Old Camberwell 10.11 (71) d Old Ivanhoe 8.12 (60). Old Trinity 13.15 (93) d Old Csarey 14.8 (92). Williamstown 12.11 (83) d Old Geelong 11.13 (79). Fitzroy 17.17 (119) d Hampton Rovers 1.10 (16). Caulfield Grammaruians 12.8 (80) d Old Melburnians 10.16 (76).
Premier B Men’s Reserves. Old Ivanhoe 13.12 (90) d Old Camberwell 11.6 (72). Old Trinity 25.17 (167) d Old Carey 5.4 (34). Williamstown CYMS 9.12 (66) d Old Geelong 9.7 (621). Fitzroy 14.9 (93) d Hampton Rovers 7.6 (48). Caulfield Grammarians 17.8 (110) d Old Melburnians 10.9 (69).
Premier C Men’s. Mazenod 17.5 (207) d Parkside 10.6 (66). AJAX 15.14 (104) d PEGS 9.14 (68). Parkdale vultures 14.14 (98) d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 10.10 (70). St Bedes/ Mentone 17.14 (116) d Marcellin 16.10 (106). Beaumaris 14.17 (101) d Prahran 8.5 (53).
Premier C Men’s Reserves. Mazenod 15.7 (97) d Parksiode 8.6 (54). AJAX 18.10 (118) d PEGS 3.7 (25). Parkdale Vultures 21.20 (146) d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 4.2 (236). St Bedes/Mentomne 17.17 (119) d Marcellin 3.6 (24). Beaumaris 21.12 (138) d Prahran 3.3 (21).
Division 1 Men’s. Preston Bullants 15.12 (102) d Kew 10.9 (69). Oakleigh 15.12 (102) d UHS-VU 12.10 (82). Ormond 22.14 (146) d Monash blues 9.9 (63). Old Peninsula 21.15 (141) d Therry Penola 8.4 (52). Brunswick 22.16 (148) d Elsternwick 7.3 (45). Division 1 Men’s Reserves. Old Peninsula 13.12 (90) d Therry Penola 4.8 (32). Kew 15.11 (101) d Preston Bullants 8.7 (55). Oakleigh 16.14 (110) d UHS-VU 8.5 (53). Monash Blues 9.13 (67) d Ormond 6.9 (45). Brunswick 15.9 (99) d Elsternwick 10.12 (72).
Division 2 Men’s. Old Yarra Cobras 32 v Whitefriars 28, abandoned. West Brunswick 20.13 (133) d Canterbury 6.9 (45). St John’s 21.8 (134) d MHSOB 19.6 (120). St Mary’s 15.15 (105) d Aquinas 3.5 (23). South Melbourne 19.23 (137) d Hawthorn 8.7 (55). Division 2 Men’s Reserves. Whitefriars 15.12 (102) d Old Yarra Cobras 9.11 (65). West Brunswick 22.15 (147) d Canterbury 2.2 (14). MHSOB 19.15 (129) d St John’s 8.10 (58). South Melbourne 16.15 (111) df Hawthorn 9.8 (62). St Mary’s Salesian 14.15 (99) d Aquinas 4.5 (29).
Division 3 Men’s. Box Hill North 20.235 (145) d Eley Park 4.6 (30). Power House 17.8 (110) d Richmond Central 9.9 (63). Albert Park 8.12 (60) d La Trobe University 8.9 (57). Wattle Park 24.24 (168) d Chadstone 5.5 (35). North Brunswick 22.16 (148) d Swinburne University 2.4 (16).
Division 3 Men’s Reserves. Box Hill North 20.25 (145) d Eley Park 4.6 (30). Power House 17.8 (110) d Richmond Central 9.9 (63). Albert park 8.12 (60) d La Trobe University 8.9 (57). Wattle Park 24.24 (168) d Chadstone 5.5 (35). North Brunswick 22.16 (148) d Swinburne University 2.4 (16).
Eastern
■ Eastern Football League. Division 1 Seniors. Blackburn 11.15 (81) d Vermont 8.4 (52). Balwyn 6.13 (49) d Berwick 4.4 (28). Rowville 13.12 (90) d South Croydon 6.13 (49). Noble Park 11.12 (78) d Mitcham 6.12 (48). East Ringwood 14.10 (94) d Doncaster East 10.8 (68).
Division 2 Seniors. Beaconsfiled 12.13 (85) d Montrose 10.7 (67). Mooroolbark 12.20 (92) d Bayswater 5.3 (33). Boronia 15.126 (106) d North Ringwood 13.8 (86). Park Orchards 20.19 (139) d Norwood 12.3 (75). Bye: South Brelgrave.
Essendon
■ Premier Division Seniors. Strathmore 20.13 (133) d Deer Park 7.5 (47). Keilor 38.31 (247) d East Keilor 2.2 (14). Essendon Doutta Stars 14.16 (100) d Greenvale 7.10 (52). Airport West 16.15 (111) d Maribyrnong 13.15 (93). Aberfeldie 16.8 (104) d Paqscoe Vale 15.9 (99).
Division 1 Seniors. Avondale Heightsd 15.12 (102) d Moonee Valley 7.14 (56). Oak Park 20.8 (128) d Roxburgh Park 10.10 (70). Taylors Lakes 6,.19 (55) d Craigieburn 7.10 9523). Hillside 20.14 (134) d Tullamarine 7.6 (48). West Coburg 12.13 (85) d St Albans 11.9 (75).
Division 2 Seniors. Rupertswood 16.12 (108) d Coburg Districts 11.7 (73). Hadfield 25.13 (163) d East Sunbury 9.10 (64). Glenroy 16.16 (112) d Keilor Park 10.5 (65). Sunbury Kangaroos 8.7 (55) d Burnside Heights 7.7 (49). Northern Saints 13.8 (86) d Westmeadows 12.5 (77).
Premier Division Reserves. Strathmore 38.25 (253) d Deer Park 0.0 (0). Keilor 49.19 (313) d East Keilor 0.0 (0). Essendon Doutta Stars 9.134 (67) d Greenvale 2.1 (13). Maribyrnong Park 216.210 (106) d Airport West 9.12 (66). Aberfeldie 27.19 (181) d Pascoe Vale 7.1 (43).
Division 1 Reserves. Moonee Valley 21.18 (144) d Avondale Heights 2.2 (14). Oak Park 14.7 (91) d Roxburgh Park 6.7 (43). Craigieburn 10.8 (68) d Taylors Lakes 5.9 (39). Hillside 26.12 (168) d Tullamarine 3.2 (20). St Albans 11.7 (73) d West Coburg 10.12 (72).
Division 2 Reserves. Coburg Districts 18,.21 (129) d Rupertswood 3.3 (21). Hadfield 2.12 (144) d Easty Sunbury 5.5 (35). Glenroy 11,.20 (86) d Keilor Park 3.3 (21). Burnside Heights 11.8 (74) d Sunbury Kangaroos 5.6 (36). Westmeadows 8.8 (56) d Northern Saints 7.10 (52).
Mornington
■ Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football Netball League. Division 1 Seniors. Dromana 16.16 (112) d Red Hill 4.7 (31). Langwarrin 13.8 (86) d Edithvale-Aspendale 12.12 (84). Rosebud 15.11(101) d Sorrento 5.7 (37). Frankston YCW 13.9 (87) d Mt Eliza 9.12 (66). Pines 20.15 (135) d Mornington 14.12 (96)
Division 2 Seniors. Chelsea 13.7 (85) d Somerville 7.17 (59). Devon Meadows 20.16 (136) d Karingal 2.5 (17). Frabnkston Bombers 15.14 (104) d Pearcedale 8.20 (68). Crob Pioint 15.13 (103) d Hastings 8.6 (54). Bonbeach 19.11 (125) d Rye 14.2 (86). Seaford 20.19 (139) d Tyabb 7.7 (49).
Northern
■ Northern Football Netball League. Division 1 Seniors. Hurstbridge 15.10 (100) d Banyule 14.15 (99). Heidelberg 15.20 (110) d Montmorency 10.8 (68). Bundoora 15.10 (100) d South Morang 13.7 (85). Eltham 12.11 (83) d West Preston Lakeside 7.8 (50). Greensborough 12.8 (80) d North Heidelberg 9.10 (64).
Division 1 Reserves. Banyule 31.15 (201) d Hurstbridge 6.2 (38). Heidelberg 18.11 (119) d Montmorency 6.9 (45). South Morang 20.28 (148) d Bundoora 3.2 (20). West Preston Lakeside 10.13 (73) d Eltham 8.8 (56). Greensbortough 20.10 (130) d North Heidelberg 10.5 (65).
Division 1 Under 19.5. Eltham 9.12 (66) d Diamond Creek 5.6 (36). North Heidelberg 12.9 (81) d Greensborough 10.13 (73). Banyule 13.125 (93) d St Mary’s 10.10 (70). Heidelberg 28.17 (185) d Montmorency 4,.5 (29).
Division 2 Seniors. Diamond Creek 11.7 (73) d St Mary’s 4.4 (28). Macleod 12.17
13.6 (84) d Old Paradians 2.8 (20). Whittlesea 120.14 (74) d Thomastown 5.15 (45). Northcote Park 13.12 (90) d Watsonia 8.5 (41).
Division 2 Reserves. Diamond Creek 20.14 (134) d St Mary’s 3.5 (23). Macleod 214.16 (100) d Panton Hill 2.11 (23). Lower Plernty 11.5 (71) d Old Paradians 10.8 (68). Whittlesea 10.10 (70) d Thomastown 7.8 (50). Northcote Park 16.14 (110) d Watsonisa 8.8 (56).
Division 2 Under 19.5. Whittlesea 7.7 (49) d Laurimar 5.14 (44). South Morang 15.20 (110) d Bundoora 4.10 (34). Hurstbridge 123.17 (89) d Lower Plenty 1.2 (8). Bye: Macleod.
Division 3 Seniors. Reservoir 9.13 (67) d Kilmore 6.8 (44). Fitzroy Stars 18.15 (123) d Epping 9.10 (64). Laurimar 21.9 (135) d Kinglake 16.6 (102). Ivanhoe 21.13 (139) d Old Eltham Collegians 6.210 946). Heidelberg West 18.9 (117) d Lalor 3.6 (24). Division 3 Reserves. Lsaurimar 21.17 (143) d Kinglake 2.3 (15). Fitzroy Stars 20.13 (133) d Epping 4.7 (31). Kilmore 8.12 (60) d Reservoir 7.11 (53). Ivanhoe 209.17 (137) d Old Eltham Collegians 5.10 (40). Heidelberg West 16.19 (115) d Lalor 1.6 (12).
Division 3 Under 19.5. Eltham 10.14 (74) d Banyule 4.12 (36). Panton Hill 8.8 (56) d Heidelberg 4.7 (31). Kilmore 20.13 (73) d Old Paradians 5.10 (40). Mernda 11.10 (76) d Watsonia 1.8 (14).
Outer East
■ Outer East. Premier Division Seniors. Wandin 19.7 (121) d Olinda Ferny Creek 10.7 (67). Gembrook Cockatoo 8.10 (58) d Officer 7.9 (51). Woori Yallock 14.12 (96) d Upwey Tecoma 7.7 (49). Mt Evelyn 16.15 (111) d Emerald 3.3 (21). Healesville 11.11 (77) d Monbulk 7.10 (52).
Premier Division Reserves. Wandin 13.125 (93) d Olinda Ferny Creek 8.3 (51). Officer 11.13 (91) d Gembrook Cockatoo 6.5 (41). Upwey Tecoma 12.16 (88) d Woori Yallock 3.8 (26). Monbulk 10.19 (79) d Healesville 3.3 (21).
Division 1 Seniors. Yarra Glen 12.11 (83) d Alexandra 11.7 (73). Seville 25.28 (178) d Yarra Junction 2.6 (18). Warburton Millgrove 26.14 (170) d Powelltown 2.4 (16). Berlgrave 123.16 (88) d Yea 13.9 987). Bye: Pakenham. Division 1 Reserves. Alexandra 6.16 (52) d Yarra Glen 4.5 (29). Seville 27.15 (177) d Yarra Junction 2.0 (12). Warburton Millgrover 4.20 (104) d Powelltown 2.4 (16). Belgrave 15.12 (102) d Yea 5.6 (36). Bye: Pakenham.
Premier Division Under 18 Boys. Wandin 8,.15 (63) d Olinda Ferny Creek 8.5 (53). Officer 9.22 (76) d Gembrook Cockatoo 2.4 (16). Upwey Tecomsa 15.12 (102) d Woori Yallock 4.7 (31). Healesville 125.2 (92) d Monbulk 3.5 (23). Bye: Mt Evelyn. Division 1 Under 18 Boys. Yarra Glen 11.9 975) d Alexandra 3.3 (21). Pakenham 16.12 (108) d Seville 3.3 (21). Bye: Warburton Millgrove, Yea.
Women’s Division 1. Upwey Tecoma 8.6 (54) d Woori Yallock 1.0 (6). Olinda Ferny Creek 87.7 (55) d Pakenham 2.1 (13). Mt Evelyn 14.215 (99) d Belgrave 1.12 (7). Bye: Healesville.
Women’s Division 2. Warburton Wesburn 9.18 972) d Officer 0.1 (1). Thornton Eildopn 5.4 (34) d Seville 2.6 (18). Emerald 8.13 (61) d Yea 1.0 (6). Bye: Wandin.
Southern
■ Division 1 Seniors. Bentleigh17.18 (120) d Cranbourne Eagles 7.8 (50). East Brighton 21.126 (142) d Cheltenham 7.126 (58). Springvale Districts 12.12 (84). St Paul’s McKinnomn 15.11 (101) d Port Melbourne Colts 11.7 (73). Dingley 13.125 (93) d Narre Warren 11.9 (75).
Division 2 Seniors. Caulfield Bearsd 19.6 (120) d Doveton Doves 8.6 (54). Hampton Park 12.5 (77) d East Malvern 9.12 (66). Highett 17.12 (114) d Keysvborough 6.3 (39). Mordialloc 14.8 (92) d Frankston Dolphins 13.7 (85). Chelsea Heights 19.14 (128) d Endeavour Hills 7.5 (47). Division 3 Seniors. Lyndhurst 9.10 (64) d Black Rock 6.13 (49). South Mornington
9.4 (58) d Carrum Patterson Lakes 5.12 (42). Heathertton 8.10 (58) d St Kilda city 6.17 (53). Berwick Springs 19.9 (123) d Ashwood 14.4 (88). Skye 8.12 (60) d Hampton 8.7 (55).
Division 4 Seniors. Clayton 14.7 (91) d Lyndale 7.11 (53). Hallam 20.19 (139) d Moorabbin Kangaroos 8.7 (55). Dandernong West 23.15 (153) d Narre South Saints 8.13 (61). South Yarra 21.121 (137) d Doveton Eagles 9.11 (65).
Western
■ Division 1 Seniors. Hoppers Crossing 17.16 (118) d Spotswood 7.7 (49). Parkside 18.15 (123) d Point Cook 10.5 (95). Werribee Districts 15.11 (101) d Altona 7.3 (45). Caroline Springs16.17 (113) d Albion 6.11 (47). Sunshine 10.7 (67) d Point Cook 10.5 (65). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 27.17 (179) d Newport 10.6 (66).
Division 2 Seniors. Braybrook 14.12 (96) d Laverton Magpiesd 8.12 (60). North Footscray 18.13 (121) d Albanvale 6.15 (512). Wyndhamvale 23.18 (156) d Western Rams 9.4 (58). West Footscray 15.10 9100) d Suns 9.6 (60). Sunshine Hrights 20.21 (141) d Tarneit 3.3 (21).
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■ Seniors. Mooroopna 14.6 (90) d Shepparton United 10.12 (72). Mansfield 10.14 (74) d Shepparton 8.9 (57). Rochester 15.14 (104) d Benalla 112.4 (70). Shepparton Swans 24.8 (152) d Euroa 9.5 (59). Seymour 21.19 (145) d Tatura 6.5 (41). Kyabram 17.17 (119) d Echuca 13.6 (84). ■ Reserves. Shepparton United 10.4 (64) d Mooroopna 7.8 (50). Shepparton 10.5 (65) d Mansfield 7.5 (47). Rochester 11.14 (80) d Benalla 4.3 (27). Shepparton Swans 19.19 (133) d Euroa 0.2 (2). Seymour 22.11(143) d Tatura 3.1 (19). Kyabram 14.,112 (95) d Echuca 4.1 (25).
■ Under 18. Kyabram 9.,5 (59) d Echuca 7.11 (53). Mooroopna 6.5 (41) d Shepparton United 5.6 (46). Shepparton 15.10 (100) d Mansfield 7.9 (51). Rochester 8.11 (59) d Benalla 6.5 (41). Shepparton Swans 9.8 (62) d Euroa 7.7 (49). Seymour 14.13 (97) d Tatura 2.2 (14).
Kyabram District
■ Seniors. Undera 9.12 (66) d Avenel 8.13 (61). Rushworth 17.20 (122) d Tallygaroopna 6.8 (45). Violet Town 15.8 998) d Merrigum 123.10 (88). Shepparton East 15.5 (95) d Lancaster 14.10 (94). Stranhope 11.18 (84) d Girggare 12.9 (84). Murchison Toolamba v Longwood. Bye: Nagambie. ■ Reserves. Avenel 12.10 (82) d Undera 1.2 (8). Tallygaroopna 27.24 (186) d Rushworth 0.5 (5). Merrigum 24.18 (162) d Violet Town 1.3 (9). Lancaster 10.9 (69) d Shepparton East 8.4 (52). Girgarre 7.11 (53) d Stanhope 7.10 (52). Murchison Toolamba v Longwood. Bye: Nagambie.
■ Under 18. Undera 9.18 (72) d Violet Town 4.3 (27). Shepparton East 18.125 (123) d Lancaster 2.0 (12). Tallygaroopna v Tigers. Murchison Toolamaba v Longwood. Bye: Nagambie.
Riddell District
■ Seniors. Riddell 11.19 (85) d WoodendHesket 7.4 (46). Romsey 14.4 (88) d Melton South 12.14 (86). Wallan 16.6 (102) d Macedon 12.17 (89). Gisborne Giants 16.7 (103) d Lancefield 13.10 (88). Kyneton 21.7 (133) d Melton Centrals 10.6 (66). Bye: Di\ggers Rest. ■ Reserves. Riddell 24.12 (156) d Woodend Hesket 6.4 (40). Melton South 11.9 (75) d Romsey 11.6 (72). Wallan 13.11 (89) d Macedon 3.4 (22). Gisborne Giants 6.7 (43) d Lancefield 5.11 (41). Kyneton 21.10 (136) d Melton Centrals 3.7 (25). Bye:Diggers Rest.
■ Under 19.5. Riddell 11.16 (82) d Woodend-Hesket 5.2 (32). Romsey 14.14 (98) d Melton South 4.4 (28). Macedon 18.15 (123) d Wallan 1.1 (7). Gisborne Giants 12.18 (90) d Lancefield 12.4 (10). Bye: Diggers Rest, Kyneton.
MEMORIAL HELD FOR GREG SUGARS
■ The official Greg Sugars Memorial was scheduled to be held at Melton Entertainment Park on Monday (May 12). .
Trotting tracks Australia wide, plus several overseas venues and industry participants have been paying tribute to Greg Sugars since the tragic news came through on Saturday April 26 of his unexpected passing. but nothing could match the result of the Heuslers Echuca Pace held at Bendigo on Tuesday April 7 when the aptly named 4Y0 gelding Hes From Heaven, a gelded son of Sweet Lou and Dreams From Heaven, raced by Ron and Robert Anderson, trained by Jess Tubbs and driven by James Herbertson carrying Greg’s red and green colours charged home out wide to win the race.
Settling three back in the moving line from a solo second line draw as Dessie Gee ($5) began fast from outside the front row to lead with the favourite Rakajet ( $2.40 - gate four) vacating a one/one spot to race exposed, Hes From Heaven appeared to have a task in winning with virtually no changes being made, the exception being Rakajet which had swapped spots with the rank outsider The Croupier ($40).
Going forward to make the home turn four wide, there wouldn’t have been a dry eye on track as Hes From Heaven produced what was required and finished full of running to register a 1.5 metre margin over Dessie Gee, with Tooram Cee Cee using the sprint lane off the back of the leader for third a half head in front of Rakajet. In quarters of 28.2, 31.8, 28.4 and 27.5, Hes From Heaven returned a mile rate of 1-55.9.
Young dominate
■ A quiet time for the trots with Mildura starting off the week last Tuesday with a seven race card and it was the younger brigade who dominated the meeting.
Charlton based Luke Dunne (19) with a treble and Horsham’s Ryan Backhouse also 19 the same.
Luke’s winners were Lombok (Zac Steenhuis – Charlton) the Australian Gold Pace over 1790 metres, Le Spartacus (Boris Devcic – Irymple the Jade Benham Member For Mildura Pace over 2190 metres and Apology Accepted (Andrew Vozlic - Mildura – the 1790 metre McDonalds Irymple and Mildura Pace, While Ryan Backhouse saluted aboard Ozzie Daybreak (Noel Cameron – Gol Gol) the Zilzie Wines Pace over 2190 metres, Shireen (Rocco Villiva – Red Cliffs) the 1790 metre Laser Signs and Print Pace and To The Nines (Jeff Gadsden – Merbein) the 2190 metre Club Merbein Pace who was the most impressive of the six after leaving the one/one from gate three to be caught wide and working to find the front mid-race.
Murchison’s Ryan Sanderson provided the other winner on the night which was Hesastar (Andrew Vozlic) in the Club Aquarius Pace over 1790 metres.
Two meetings
■ The mandatory two meetings on Wednesday were Maryborough in the afternoon and Bendigo at night.
Ten year old Red Samarui-Spinster Clare gelding Buslin Brody has an amazing record of winning at big odds and did it again at Maryborough when taking the Redpath Tyre & Battery Service Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres paying odds of $26.00 on the fixed market, but $46.00 on the tote parimutual betting. Driven by Kyneton’s Joe Attard who won a Redwood Classic at the same track aboard Ghia back in 1991, Buslin Brody starting from the pole enjoyed a cosy passage trailing the leader Dels Destiny (gate two) before using the sprint lane to prevail by 2.4 metres over the pacemaker. Bullapark Beno ran on late from mid-field after being taken back from outside the front line for third 1.2 metres away. The mile rate 2-02. It was Buslin Brody’s 12th success in 98 outings, his last being at Shepparton in January at odds of $34.00.
■ Honest 7Y0 Majestic Son-Lady Mackendon gelding Mielicki chalked up his 10th victory at start number 100 when successful in the 2190 metre Peter Egan Bi-Rite Trotters Mobile. Trained at Daylesford by Anne-Maree
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When Alfie Always angled three wide approaching the final bend, Mielicki followed him into the race and ran home strongly to gain the day by 2.7 metres over Alfie Always returning a mile rate of 1-59.7. Polemarker Midnite Muscle used the sprint lane for third after trailing the weakening leader 5.1 metres away.
■ Barham part-owner/trainer Jeff Cakebread’s Vincent-Ideal Velocity 4Y0 gelding Leonard was a strong victor of the 2190 metre Benstud Pace.
Driven by James Herbertson, Leonard was beaten for speed from gate two as both Capitalism (gate five) and Vincent Grange (gate four) began best with Leonard settling three pegs.
Coming away from the inside to face the open prior to the bell, Leonard received cover after Im All Business mase a swift move forward from the tail to join the leader with a circuit to travel.
Angling three wide on the final bend, Leonard did best to score by a neck over a game Im All Business, with Quick Decision (gate six) running on late from a mile back for third. The mile rate 1-58.8.
■ At Bendigo, Elliminyt (Colac) owner/breeders Ian and Judy Slater were successful with 3Y0 Captain Crunch-Luvumoves gelding Goodtime Captain in the Great Ocean Road Real Estate Pace over 1650 metre for 0-2 wins class. Backed for plenty. Goodtime Captain with Josh Duggan aboard wasn’t pushed out from gate five lobbing one/two as Jilliby Tidalwave led from gate three.
Once balanced, Goodtime Captain was sent forward to effortlessly cruise to the front racing for the bell, before defying all challengers to greet the judge two metres clear of Iamahunter (one/four off a three wide trail from gate two on the second line). King Saint from the extreme draw which followed the winner home was third a half neck back. The mile rate 1-56.3.
■ Sedgwick part-owner/trainer Shane Hall’s handy 6Y0 Sebastian K-Hilltown Ashley mare Montana Chevelle chalked up her 7th victory from 44 outings when taking the Apco Service Stations Strathdale and Kangaree Flat Trotters Mobile over 2150 metres.
Driven by John Caldow who has partnered her on many occasions, Montana Chevelle was eased back from outside the front line as the start was effected settled at the tail as roughie Melbrah led from gate three.
When Allwatfunjingles which had raced uncovered from gate five momentarily hit the front approaching the home turn, he was immediately tackled by Jetaway Saint (one/two) with Montana Cheval three wide joining in and Abbie which had been extricated from four pegs issuing a challenge four wide as Montana Cheval raced to the front.
Fighting on strongly, Montana Cheval had a 2.4 metre margin up her sleeve to defeat Abbie which ran up to her recent form, with polemarker Kalarney Prince after angling five wide on turning from three pegs third a half head away third. The mile rate 2-03.
■ Balliang trainer Tyrone Abela who always turns his horses out looking a picture was victorious with Elite Stride-Peggyhall gelding Jays
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Mobile after putting the writing on the wall when narrowly beaten at Melton on April 24. Driven by Jodi Quinlan, Jays All That (gate two) was given the run of the race one/one looking the winner a long way out as Pastor Stephen first starter Hallebesofine led from gate three.
When Vance Lane (0ne/two) moved up three wide running into the final bend, Jays All That was momentarily pocketed, but once into the clear after Vance Lane dropped off, quickly put the result beyond doubt to register a 4.4 metre margin over Hallebesofine who ran well.
Polemarker African Gala was third 35.7 metres away third after trailing the runner up. Raced by Carmen Abela, Jays All That returned a 2-08.5 mile rate.
At Ballarat
■ Ballarat raced on Thursday with only six races which was so rare for the top ranking club and it was pleasing to see the luck finally change for Grenville co-trainers Greg and Debra (Wicks) Moss when 8Y0 Andover Hall-Jacinta Franco gelding Jakarta after running four successive placings landed the 2200 metre Ferndale Foods Australia Trotters Mobile over 2200 metres at the juicy odds of $12.00 or $14.00 on the parimutuel.
With regular reinsperson Jodi Quinlan in the sulky, Jakarta was beaten for speed from gate three to settle on the back of the pacemaker Countess Chiron which began with a wing on every foot from gate five making a return to the track for Anthony Butt.
Held in a tight pocket for most of the trip by Old Villa Boy which had gone forward from outside the front line, Jakarta was able to squeeze free on the final bend to join Countess Chiron on turning and raced clear halfway up the running to gain the day by 2.9 metres from the raging hot favourite Commodus (one/four from inside the second line - four wide last lap –five wide home turn), with polemarker Constant (three pegs) gaining a split one off approaching the winning post third a nose away. The mile rate 2-01. It was Jakarta’s 11th victory with 7 placings from 81 outings.
■ Ballarat duo Sam Barker (trainer - Mitchell Park) and Connor Clarke combined to snare the 1710 metre ballarattrottingclub.com.au Pace with 4Y0 Rock N Roll Heaven-Radical Storm mare Clara Rocks at the big odds of $23.00.
Beginning swiftly from outside the front line to lead, Clara Rocks was rated a treat by Connor, defying all challengers to register a 2.5 metre victory in a slick 1-54.6 from Royal Saxon (gate three – one/one) and Montana Pride from midfield after starting from gate three on the second line who was a neck away third.
■ Parwan owner/trainer Scott Garbutt’s 7Y0 mare Mont Sally a daughter of Peak and Soliloquize bred by the late Graham Rayner was victorious in the Del-Re National Foods Trotters Mobile over 1710 metres with James Herbertson in the sulky.
Beginning best to lead from gate three, Mont Sally travelled sweetly throughout, greeting the judge by 4 metres in advance of Amour Maternal (one/three off a three wide trail last lap on the back of Romantic Nina which galloped prior to the home turn). Oopzee Daizee (gate six –outside the winner – one/one at bell) after Beach Heaven vacated the one/one to race parked for the last lap was third 4 metres back. The mile rate 1-59.5.
■ The 7+ Concession Drivers Pace over 1710 metres saw Kilmore based Nick Beale successful aboard Burrumbeet trainer David Barbetti’s 6Y0 Tell All Turbo Elly mare Littleblabbrermouth who has been racing well of late. Settling five back in the moving line after being taken back from outside the front line as Zu Hoffen led, Littleblabbermouth ran home brilliantly out wide to blouse the Arthur Wood (Melton) trained stablemates Averio (one/one –gate two) and polemarker Pistol Queen (three pegs) in a thrilling finish. The margins a head by 6.2 metres in a mile rate of 1-56.2.
Personal Pars
■ After plenty on anticipation, Alex (Alby) Ashwood and partner Tayla French proudly became parents on Friday May 2 when Levi James Ashwood came into the world at 4.57pm. Both baby and Mum are doing well.
■ Protest as a creative act, documenting women's resistance and tides of change is the subject of an exhibition between June 7 and August 31 at thre Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh), 860 Ferntree Gully Rd, Wheelers Hill
The launch will take place from 1pm-3pm on Saturdfay, June 7.
Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the UN-declared International Women’s Year (1975), the exhibition charts the relationship between art, protest and social change over the last 50 years.
By facilitating a conversation between women and nonbinary artists across the decades, Protest is a creative act confirms that many of the issues addressed by women photographers in the 1970s – around the body, sexuality, race, national identity and the environment – have not been resolved.
These concerns are shared today by a younger generation of artists who build upon inheritances of the past, demonstrating their objection and defiance through new creative strategies.
Collectively, the historical and contemporary works in the exhibition show the importance of friendship and community, and the good that can come from working together to advocate and agitate for change.
Protest is a creative act exhibits important and rarely seen photographs by some of Australia’s most celebrated women photographers.
It includes work from their personal archives, as well as from the collections of the National Gallery of Australia, National Gallery of Victoria, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Art Gallery of Ballarat and the Museum of Australian Photography.
The exhibition will be complemented by a schedule of illuminating programs and a podcast where invited artists, academics and curators will address the exhibited work and its context at the intersection of feminism and the arts both in Australia and around the world.
Artists:Sophie Cassar, Miriam Charlie, Virginia Coventry, Mary Cox, Brenda L Croft, Destiny Deacon, eX de Medici, Sandy Edwards, Bonita Ely, Liss Fenwick, Sue Ford, Juno Gemes, Viva Gibb, Helen Grace, Janina Green, Ponch Hawkes, Siri Hayes, Amrita Hepi, Alana Hunt, Carol Jerrems, Ellen José, Laresa Kosloff, Rosemary Laing, Honey Long & Prue Stent, Angela Lynkushka, Ruth Maddison, Alex Martinis-Roe, Viv Méhes, Eden Menta and Janelle Low, Jill Orr, Wendy Rew, Elvis Richardson & Virginia Fraser, Therese Ritchie, Jess Schwientek, Tara Shield, Tina Stefanou, Salote Tawale, Kawita Vatanjyankur, Jemima Wyman
Curated by Guest Curator Kelly Gellatly and MAPh Senior Curator Angela Connor.
Exhibition dates: June 7-August 31
Exhibition launch: 1pm-3pm, Saturday, June 7.
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Drone Art
■ Croydon Divisional Response Unit seized drugs, cash and firearms on Thursday (May 8) as part of an investigation into drug trafficking in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne
The DRU, assisted by the Crime Reduction Team, arrested a man and woman following the execution of a warrant in Forest Rd, Boronia. During a search of the home, investigators located and seized quantities of alleged methylamphetamine and cannabis, steroids, cash, a prohibited weapon and three firearms.
The 33-year-old Pakenham man arrested, has been charged with trafficking methylamphetamine and cannabis, possess traffickable quantity of firearms, firearm storage offences and individual charges for possessing a; handgun, silencer, ammunition, prohibited weapon, proceeds of crime, methylamphetamine, cannabis and steroids.
He was remanded to appear before Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on Friday, May 9.
A 29-year-old woman from Boronia was interviewed and has been released pending further enquiries.
Box Hill North fire
■ Fire Rescue Victoria responded to several calls of a house fire in Box Hill North on Thursday morning (May 8).
FRV crews arrived on scene within five minutes to find smoke and flames issuing from the roof of a single storey weatherboard home, so the response was escalated.
Firefighters wore breathing apparatus to attack the blaze and protect adjoining properties.
The fire was contained to the room of origin with the scene deemed ‘Under Control’ at 8.22am.
Cause of the fire was due to an unattended cigarette.
Firefighters remained on scene for some time to ensure the fire was fully extinguished. All occupants had safely evacuated and were assessed by Ambulance Victoria
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■ DroneArt Show will make its Australian debut in Melbourne next week, offering a one-of-a-kind experience where classical music meets cutting-edge drone artistry. Taking place for two nights only, on May 23-24 at Caulfi eld Racecourse, this open-air event will transport guests into a world of musical and visual wonder.
Presented by leading global live-entertainment platform, Fever, in partnership with global pioneers in drone technology, Nova Sky Stories, DroneArt Show offers a mesmerising fusion of classical music and modern drone technology.
As a string quartet performs timeless classical masterpieces including Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’ and Tchaikovsky’s ‘Swan Lake’ , hundreds of synchronised drones will illuminate the night sky and visually interpret the music, forming dynamic patterns of blooming fl owers, twinkling stars, graceful swans and more - all perfectly choreographed to the sounds.
This innovative and immersive performance is enhanced by the glow of hundreds of candles, creating an ethereal, intimate atmosphere under the stars.
DroneArt Show ticket prices start at $65. This experience is suitable for ages 8+.
Dates & Times: May 23-24, 2025 at 6\pm. Duration: 65 minutes. Tickets: Available for purchase via thedroneartshow.com/ melbourne and on Fever's marketplace.
Roo kill charge
■ Police from Endeavour Hills and Narre Warren have charged two men as part of an investigation into the death of a kangaroo in Lysterfield South.
The pair were charged on Thursday (May 8) following the execution of warrants at two residential homes, in Ferntree Gully Rd, Scoresby and Bourke St, Ringwood.
The charges follow a report to police that a kangaroo was deliberately hit by a car and killed on April 23.
Officers have been told a Nissan Patrol was seen travelling along Hallam North Rd when it is believed the driver deliberately drove toward a group of kangaroos about 10.20pm. One of the kangaroos died at the scene.
The men, a 22-year-old from Scoresby and a 20-year-old from Ringwood, have been charged with aggravated cruelty to animals and destroying protected wildlife. They will appear before Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on August 19.
Police also seized a Nissan Patrol from one of the properties.
Authorised Officers from the Conservation Regulator assisted police during the execution of the warrants.
Vermont house fire
■ Fire Rescue Victoria rews responded to a reported house fire in Vermont at 1.53pm on Friday afternoon (May 9).
Crews arrived on scene within five minutes to find smoke and flames issuing from the front rooms of the single brick house, so the response was escalated.
FRV crews donned breathing apparatus and began an internal attack on the fire as well as conducting a search, which confirmed all occupants evacuated.
One occupant has evacuated safely however they were to be assessed by Ambulance Victoria. The fire was contained to the front rooms of the house, with the scene deemed under control at 2.16pm.
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Paid line advertising is available for $20 for first 20 words, then $1 per word thereafter. All ads are prepaid at time of booking. Pre-pay by Card: Visa, Mastercard, American Express. Pre-pay by EFT to 033091 260131 (Local Media Pty Ltd, Westpac, Eltham).
STATEWIDE, MELBOURNEWIDE
Classified Ads are read across Victoria, included in all online (digital) editions of The Local Paper and Melbourne Observer. Fresh online editions are published weekly on Wednesdays, February-December (with exception of Easter Wednesday). You can have Digital Editions emailed free to you - register at www.FreePaper.com.au Print editions are published fortnightly on Wednesdays, February-December.
ONLINE EDITION DATES - 2025
Go directly to www.LocalPaper.com.au or www.MelbourneObserver.com.au to read digital editions (exact replicas of print editions), free. Online edition dates in 2025 are: Feb. 5, Feb. 12, Feb. 19, Feb. 26, Mar. 5, Mar. 12, Mar. 19, Mar. 26, Apr. 2, Apr. 9, Apr. 16, Apr. 30, May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28, Jun. 4, Jun. 11, Jun. 28, Jun. 25, Jul. 2, Jul. 9, Jul. 16, Jul. 23, Jul., 30, Aug. 6, Aug. 13, Aug. 10, Aug. 27, Sep. 3, Sep. 10, Sep. 17, Sep. 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Oct. 29, Nov. 5, Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Nov. 26, Dec. 3, Dec. 10. Lodge ads by 4pm Friday prior to publication.
PRINT EDITION DATES - 2025
‘Hard copies’ available free through a network of outlets across Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula and selected country areas. Print edition dates in 2025 are: Feb. 5, Feb. 19, Mar. 5, Mar. 19, Apr. 2, Apr. 16, Apr. 30, May 14, May 28, Jun. 11, Jun. 25, Jul. 9, Jul. 23, Aug. 6, Aug. 20, Sep. 3, Sep. 17, Oct. 1, Oct. 15, Oct. 29, Nov. 12, Nov. 26, Dec. 10. Lodge your ads by 4pm Friday prior to publication.
Free non-commercial classified advertising is available for individual readers, selling iitems. Your ad can be up to 40 words. This service is available at the sole discretion of the Editor. Ads will appear for up to 4 weeks. Free ads are not available to businesses or organisations. Deadline: 4pm Fridays prior to Print Edition. You can lodge your Free Ad by:
• WEB: www.AdvertiseFree.com.au
• EMAIL: editor@LocalPaper.com.au
• POST: Mail the form (available in this newspaper) to PO Box 1278, Research, Vic 3095. Free Ads will not be accepted by phone.
SOME ADVERTISING RULES
• All car advertisers must supply registration or Vehicle Identification Numbers. By law, we are unable to publish listings without those details.
• Any person or business advertising to sell or give away a dog, cat, puppy or kitten in Victoria must be enrolled on the Pet Exchange Register to obtain a source number, and must include this source number along with each animal's microchip number in all advertisements.
• Advertisers should be honest in their dealings. Claims should be true, accurate and based on reasonable grounds.
FREE non-commercial classified advertising is available for individual readers, selling iitems. Your ad can be up to 40 words. This service is available at the sole discretion of the Editor. Ads will appear for up to 4 weeks. Free ads are not available to businesses or organisations. Deadline: 4pm Fridays prior to Print Edition. You can lodge your Free Ad by:
• WEB: www.Advertise Free.com.au
• EMAIL: editor@Local Paper.com.au
• POST: Mail the form (available in this newspaper) to PO Box 1278, Research, Vic 3095. Free Ads will not be accepted by phone.
ALL CAR advertisers must supply registration or Vehicle Identification Numbers. By law, we are unable to publish listings without those details.
ANGEL STATUE with adjustable wings. Approx. one metre tall. Solid moulde, EC. $475. Broadford. Owen, 0434 037 941. N-Q
BASSINET. Chrome frame and high chair. VGC. $25 for both. Thomastown. 0428 833 398. N-Q
BED. Single. Electric folable with massage and remote control. Adjustable back, legs and height. New Aspire mattress. German motor. EC. $500. Diamond Creek. 0401 473 565.N-Q
BIKE. Ladies. Make: Friction Huffey. Purple. Plus helmet, basket and pump. VGC. $110. Pakenham. 5940 5018. R-U
FORD AUII Fairport V8 Sedan. Original.Runs well. No rust. Good tyres, new screen, bring your mechanic or RACV test, RWC. Reg 7/27. 2AN3XE. VCG. $8000. Seymour. 0419 881 573. N-Q
INVERTER-GENERATOR. 2200-watt. 91 octane 4-stroke petrol motor, single phase, 240 volts, 50 hertz output, little used. GC. $95. Doreen. 9717 3465. R-U
LAURA ASHLEY Cotton Queen Coverlet set. Size 220cm x 240cm, plus 2 pillowcases. Pale blue with thin white stripes. Never used. EC. $40. Ashburton. 9885 2203. R-U
MAGAZINES. Collectors. New Idea, Woman’s Day, Stellar, Body and Soul, House magazine and many others. GC. Price negotiable. West Preston. 0416 576 660. R-U
PRIVATE SELLERS can have a free 40-word ‘For Sale’ ad - plus a single colour photo - in The Local Paper Classifieds to sell their items. Your free ad will appear in all editions of The Local Paper, covering all suburbs of Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, and selected Victorian country areas. Your free ad will appear in up to 4 issues. There are no charges, no commissions. T&Cs apply. Lodge your ad at: www.AdvertiseFree.com.au
OLD STAMPS, tools, tobacco bins, Telephone, pocket knifes, cigarette lighters, LP records, first covers and more. Australia decimal and pre-decimal bank notes. Used. Prices negot. Thomastown. 0425 733 890.
PARTS for Ford AUIIV8. Secondhand. Struts. New parts: ball joints, 2 boxes of parts. VGC. $1000. Seymour 0419 881 573. N-Q
PICTURE FRAMES. 40 large to small. Various styles. VGC. All only $70. Keon Park. 9469 4558. N-Q
PORTABLE SAUNA. Top condition. $150. Alphington. 0401 226 114. F-M
RIDE-ON Deutscher 280 Honda motor, runs fine, seal on shaft leaks, heaps of parts including new seat, new cutting plate, body part dismantled, everything is there. GC. $800. Yarck. 0414 718 812. R-U
SAWS. 5 vintage saws for woodwork. FC. $20. Also frame for manual sharpening, GC. $8. Ashburton. 9885 2203.F-M
SHEEP. 60 mixed breed ewes, been running with rams, have ear tags. Friendly, great lawnmowers, saves mowing the paddocks and helps reduce fire risk. Can deliver. GC. $130. Deanside. 0426 397 741N-Q
HOME-MADE Greeting cards. Colourful and variety and quantities. Top prices paid. Get well, thank you, plain. Genuine request. Victoria wide. Ararat. 0458 339 871. R-U
CARAVAN. E20½ ft reegal 2009 Aussie Tourer Caravan. Full ensuite with separate shower, queen bed and AC/heater, TV, stereo, gas cooktop, microwave, comes with cover and large outdoor mat. EC. $32,000. Taggerty. 0438 782 112. R-U
MOBILITY SCOOTER. Pre-owned. Sill under warranty with new batteries. Features headlights and tail lights, swivel seat, rear shopping bag, includes key and charger. max user 136kg, 35km range per cahrge. Free delivery. VGC. $1295. Moorabbin. 0401 980 969. R-U
TABLE. Large solid timber, dining room table, 2100mm x 1000mm. Plus six chairs. GC. $30. Yea. 0419 109 887. N-Q
TRAIN BOOKS. Wide variety of books and pamphlets to all types of trains. All prices negotiable. Re- search. 9437 1253. N-Q
TYRE CHANGERS. Manual. Little used, complete with instructions, purchaser to collect. GC. $90. Doreen. 9717 3465 N-Q
WALKERS. Two. One new, hardly used, $120. Second one: GC but some small marks. $80. Seymour. 0419 881 573. R-U
WELLNESS Circulation Stimulator. $20 or offer. VGC. Frankston. 9789 9634.F-M
WHEELCHAIR. Electric. Pride Go. Mobility chair. Only moths old. Paid $3700. Will sell $1800 ONO. Like brand new. Rosanna. 0418 583 120. R-U
WHEELCHAIR. Electric. Hubang HBLD2-B. Light- weight, easy to manoeu- ver, strong battery life. Per- fect for everyday use. Sellng due to owner pass- ing away. GC. $1000. Thomastown. 0421 819 286.F-M
WHEELCHAIR. Manual. Evoke 2 Aspire 450mm. new, never been used as too small for subject. Foldable and extremely light for easy transport. Well made, Top of the range. EC. $600. Diamond Creek. 0401 473 565.N-Q
WINDOW. Aluminium. 1600mm x 1600mm with windout window. GC. Free. Murrindindi. 0418 564 174. R-U
WOOD FIRE STOVE HEATER. Ozpig Traveller. Used twice. Comes with grill and hot plate, lifting handle, carry bag. heaps ofready cut fire lighters. Heavy duty grate and 45 quart camp oven. VGC. $3000. Montmorency. 0483 881 609. R-U
PUBLIC NOTICES
GOD’S CHURCH invites faithful followwees of Christ to attend the New Testament local Passover night service. Alfredton, Ballarat. To secure your seat, 0419 327 366. N-P
ANY or all amounts of used stamps to assist needy charities and world missions. Aust. and overseas used stamps. Keen collec- tor. Genuine. Top prices paid. Victoria wide. Ararat. 0458 339 871.R-U
RING PULLS off all aluminium cans and any quan- tity to assist towards people who need prosthetics and wheel chairs and walking frames. Genuine collector. Victoria wide. Ararat. 0458 339 871.
GROUPS can advertise their upcoming events in The Local Paper, without advertising charges. Go to the What’s On - Free Ad Form section at the www.Local Paper.com.au website
Horticultural Society Victoria. Saturday, June 14. 9.30am. Deakin University, Burwood. Rusden Theatre. Free parking and entry to large plant and allied goods market. Inspiring speakers: James Wall, Heidi Martin, Vasili Kanidiadis, $25, All welcome. plantzia@bigpond.com N-Q
ANZ BANK Money Boxes. GC. Negotiable. Mill Park. 9436 8935.
CHAINS Bible College Australia; In depth Bible study and online Biblical studies. 0447 515 450 N-Q
Classifieds
The Land affected by this application is located at:
1 SWALES COURT MOUNT MARTHA LOT 1 PS 319576 VOL 10228 FOL 624
PLANNING SCHEME CLAUSE
The application is for a permit to: SUBDIVIDE THE LAND INTO TWO LOTS AND VARIATION OF COVENANT MATTER FOR WHICH A PERMIT IS REQUIRED
CLAUSE: 32.08-3
CLAUSE: 52.02
SUBDIVISION OF LAND
CREATE, VARY OR REMOVE EASEMENT OR RESTRICTION
How can I find out more?You may look at the application and any documents that support the application free of charge at: www.mornpen.vic.gov.au
You may also call (03) 5950 1010 to arrange a time to look at the application and any documents that support the application at the office of the responsible authority, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. This can be done during office hours and is free of charge.
Privacy Notification: The personal information provided in an objection is collected for planning purposes in accordance with the Planning & Environment Act 1987 (the Act). The public may view an objection in accordance with Section 57 of the Act whilst the planning application is current
Classified ads are available each issue in The Local Paper, which is published on Wednesdays, February-December (with the exception of Easter Wednesday). All Classified Ads appear in the print and online editions. It is important to check your advertisement is correct on the first day it appears. While every care is taken to ensure your advertisement is correct, errors can occur. If this happens to your ad please contact us the first day your advertisement appears and we will be happy to correct it as soon as we can.
