LOOKS TO LOSE WILLS TILT
■ Greens candidate Samantha Ratnam appears to have lost her bid to take the Coburgbased seat of Wills held by Labor’s Peter Khalil. Mr Khalil had a 51.58 per cent share, with Dr Ratnam attracting 48.42 per cent.
Dr Ratnam stood down from her Victorian Upper House to contesrt the Federal seat.
Wills takes in the suburbs of Brunswick, Brunswick East, Brunswick West, Coburg, Coburg North, Fawkner, Fitzroy North, Glenroy, Hadfield, Oak Park, Parkville, Pascoe Vale and Pascoe Vale South. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese swept back into power with a convincing win in l;ast weekend’s Federal Election.
Melbourne’s North-West proved to be a stronghold with victories across the region.
■ Basem Abdo won the Calwell seat. Independent Carly Moore, a Hume Councillor, attracted 7972 votes (11.87 per cent).
■ Ged Kearney was returned to Cooper, with a 59.97 per cent vote share.
■ Daniel Mulino achieved a 61.44 per cent share in the seat of Fraser.
■ In Gellibrand, Labor’s Tim Watts won 65.08 per cent of votes on a Two Candidate Preferred basis.
In the outer-west seat of Gorton, Lsabor’s \Alice Ordan-Baird won. Sam Rae was returned to the seat of Hawke.
● Peter Khalil’s full-page ad in last week’s Local Paper
MITCHELL BOOSTS McEWEN MARGIN
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■ Labor’s Rob Mitchell has been returned to the Federal seat of McEwen, gaining a 1.06 per cent swing in a contest against the Coalition’s Jason McClintock.
Mr Mitchell has been an Australian Labor Party member of the Australian House of Representatives since August 2010, representing the electorate of McEwen
He was a member of the Victorian Legislative Council from 2002 to 2006.
Mr Mitchell garnered a Two-Party Preferred votes of 44,784 (54.88 per cent) against Mr McClintock’s tally of 36,817.
In first preference votes, other candidates were:
■ Ali Antoniou, Gerard Rennick’s People First, 2713 (3.32 per cent)
■ Tom Forrest, Legalise Cannabis Partty, 2923 (3.58 per cent)
■ Julio Valencia, Family First, 1\867 (2.29 per cent)
■ Marley McRae-McLeod, The Greens, 9116 votes (11.17 per cent)
■ Jeremy Johnson, Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, 5054 (6.19 per cent)
■ Erin McGrath, Fusion, 635 (0.78 per cent).
With initial counting, 40214 informal votes (4.69 per cent) were cast). A total of 85,616 votes had been counted.
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■ The late Uncle Kubilay Genç JP, lovingly referred to as Forti ,has been termed in State Parliament as “an extraordinary man”.
Broadmeadows MLA Kathleen Matthews-Ward, delivered tghe tribute following Mr Genç’s death in March.
He died during the holy month of Ramadan, “which is fitting for a man who blessed the community every day with his dedicated service”.
“A true believer, I first met Kubilay and his beautiful wife Feriha over 25 years ago at his home in Glenroy,” Ms Matthews-Ward said.
“I have been welcomed back many times since and have always enjoyed their wonderful hospitality and interesting stories.
“Most recently I visited on their 50th wedding anniversary and got to see Feriha’s gorgeous wedding dress.
“Their dedication and love for each other was beautiful and most evident in their love for their five children and many grandchildren.
“The Genç home was like an open house, and so many in the community came to him for advice and his JP services.
“Day or night, he was there – always welcoming, always warm and always with a smile.
“ Kubilay was a true pillar of our community: honourable, deeply respected and always ready to lend a helping hand.
“As a Justice of the Peace and a marriage celebrant he touched
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countless lives with his wisdom, compassion and unwavering dedication.
“Like so many Turkish immigrants, Kubilay worked at Ford, but his voluntary service to the community was profound.
“He established a seniors club and built a special room for community assistance and services.
“We thank Kubilay for his dedication to serving the community and pass our sincerest condolences to Feriha and the family.
“He was loved by so many in both the Cypriot and wider community,” Ms Matthews-Ward said.
Valley Sounds
■ Moonee Valley will once again come alive at night for its free micro-music festival, Valley Sounds 2025 There will be live performances across the municipality from May 23– June 1, as part of the Live and Local program. Audiences can head to the local venues where the likes of music royalty Ella Hooper, hip-hop and soul powerhouse Radical Son, all-Indigenous dynamic female group Stiff Gins, will all take to stages, along with many more acts.
The line-up will take over bars, restaurants and even a few unexpected venues for the whole community to come along and experience.
The council says that it is pleased to support the local nighttime economy throughout the cooler months.
Local Photo Flashback
Incorporating the traditions of the Brimbank Messenger (Est. 1956). Brimbank comprises Albanvale, Albion, Ardeer, Brooklyn (part), Cairnlea, Calder Park, Deer Park, Delahey, Derrimut, Hillside (part), Kealba, Keilor (part), Keilor Downs, Keilor East (part), Keilor Lodge, Keilor North, Keilor Park, Kings Park, St Albans, Sunshine, Sunshine North, Sunshine West, Sydenham, Taylors Lakes and Tullamarine (part). Brimbank is home to more than 194,319 people, living in approximately 69,275 homes.
HOBSONS BAY
Hobsons Bay comprises Altona, Altona Meadows, Altona North, Brooklyn, Laverton, Newport, Seabrook, Seaholme, South Kingsville, Spotswood, Williamstown and Williamstown North. Hobsons Bay is home to more than 88,788 people, living in approximately 37,183 homes.
HUME
Incorporating the traditions of the Hume Observer (Est. 1956). Hume comprises Attwood, Broadmeadows, Bulla, Campbellfield, Clarkefield (part), Coolaroo, Craigieburn, Dallas, Diggers Rest (part), Fawkner (part), Gladstone Park, Greenvale, Jacana, Kalkallo, Keilor (part), Meadow Heights, Melbourne Airport, Mickleham, Oaklands Junction, Roxburgh Park, Somerton, Sunbury, Tullamarine (part), Westmeadows, Wildwood and Yuroke. Hume is home to more than 197,376 people, living in approximately 67,399 homes.
MARIBYRNONG
Maribyrnong comprises Braybrook, Footscray, Kingsville, Maidstone, Maribyrnong, Seddon, Tottenham, West Footscray and Yarraville. Maribyrnong is home to more than 82,288 people, living in approximately 35,757 homes.
MELTON
Melton comprises Aintree, Bonnie Brook, Brookfield, Burnside, Burnside Heights, Caroline Springs, Cobblebank, Deanside, Diggers Rest, Exford, Eynesbury, Fieldstone, Fraser Rise, Grangefields, Harkness, Hillside, Kurunjang, Melton, Melton South, Melton West, Mount Cottrell, Parwan, Plumpton, Ravenhall, Rockbank, Strathtulloh, Taylors Hill, Thornhill Park, Toolern Vale, Truganina, Weir Views. Melton is home to more than 193,1557 people, living in approximately 60,363 homes.
MERRI-BEK
Incorporating the traditions of the Brunswick Sentinel (Est. 1936) and Coburg Courier (Est,. 1932) Merri-bek comprises Brunswick, Brunswick East, Brunswick West, Coburg, Coburg North, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park, Pascoe Vale, and Pascoe Vale South. Merri-bek is home to more than 184,707 people, living in approximately 70,709 homes.
MOONEE VALLEY
Incorporating the traditions of the Moonee Valley Gazette (Est. 1888) Moonee Valley comprises Aberfeldie, Airport West, Avondale Heights, Ascot Vale, Essendon, Essendon Fields, Essendon North, Essendon West, Flemington, Keilor East, Moonee Ponds, Niddrie, Strathmore, Strathmore Heights and Travancore. Moonee Valley is home to more than 129,739 people, living in approximately 48,000 homes.
MOORABOOL
Moorabool comprises Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, Balliang, Balliang East, Barkstead, Blackwood, Bungaree, Clarendon, Dales Creek, Dunnstown, Elaine, Gordon, Greendale, Korweinguboora, Lal Lal, Mount Egerton, Myrniong, Wallace and Yendon.. Moorabool is home to more than 38,506 people, living in approximately 15,469 homes.
WYNDHAM
Incorporating the traditions of the Werribee Express (Est. 1896) Wyndham comprises Cocoroc, Eynesbury (part), Hoppers Crossing, Laverton (part), Laverton North, Little River (part), Mambourin, Mount Cottrell (part), Point Cook, Quandong, Tarneit, Truganina (part), Werribee, Werribee South, Williams Landing and Wyndham Vale. Wyndham is home to more than 309,125 people, living in approximately 100,366 homes.
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FIRST PREFERENCE VOTES FROM SATURDAY’S POLL
Aston
Mary Doyle likely returned for Labor Votes
CICCHIELLO, MannyLiberal 37,193 38.26 -4.56
DOYLE, MaryAustralian Labor Party 36,448 37.49+4.98
MANNERS, CraigFamily First 2,555 2.63+2.63
\WILLIAMS, Andrew Independent 1,778 1.83+1.83
FAWCETT, David Libertarian921 0.95+0.95
GRONDMAN, Mark Independent 2,174 2.24+2.24
STEEN, ReubenThe Greens 10,830 11.14 -1.08
De WACHT, JohnOne Nation 3,209 3.30+0.24
DESVEAUX, SteveTrumpet of Patriots 2,1082.1 +2.09 Formal 97,216 95.55 -1.03 Informal 4,532 4.45+1.03
Bruce
Julian Hill likely returned for Labor Votes
COLECCHIA, BiancaOne Nation 7,486 7.96+3.27
GARAD, RhondaThe Greens 10,974 11.67+1.96
HILL, JulianAustralian Labor Party 43,338 46.11+5.85
SKROBO, ChristineLibertarian 1,121 1.19+1.19
SAFI, ZahidLiberal 21,854 23.25 -8.43
ANDERSON, SamuelTrumpet of Patriots 2,873 3.06+2.97
LOUTH, AndrewLegalise Cannabis 2,814 2.99+2.99
BIRCHALL, WendyFamily First 3,538 3.76+3.76
Formal 93,998 94.45 -1.16
Informal 5,523 5.55+1.16
Total 99,521
Calwell
Basem Abdo likely returned for Labor Votes
MOORE, CarlyIndependent 9,29312.13+12.13
BENGTSSON, MariaFamily First 1,849 2.41+2.41 DEL ROSARIO-MAKRIDIS, Gianni Legalise Cannabis 2,142 2.80+2.80
MOSLIH, Samim Independent 5,449 7.11+7.11
TOMA, LuayOne Nation 2,6303.43 -3.57
YOUHANA, Joseph Independent 9,02211.7+11.78
GARCHA, RavneetThe Greens 5,9447.76 -1.99
ISSA, AssaadTrumpet of Patriots 1,769 2.31+0.53
ABDO, BasemAustralian Labor Party 23,457 30.6214.24
PEACH, Morgan373 0.49+0.49
HAWLI, BassimaCitizens Party 2,288 2.99+2.99
RAGUPATHY, Ravi Independent437 0.57+0.57
GHANI, UsmanLiberal 11,965 15.62 -8.09
Formal 76,618 91.36 -2.35
Informal 7,245 8.64+2.35
Total 83,863
Casey
Aaron Violi likely returned for Liberals Votes
COURTIS, PhillipTrumpet of Patriots 3,055 3.20+2.49
LIVORI, AmbereOne Nation 4,727 4.96+1.69
BOND, ChloeAnimal Justice Party 1,904 2.00+0.21
\NEBAUER, DanFamily First 2,741 2.87+2.87 \BLAIR, MerranThe Greens 10,211 10.71 -2.42
OAKLEY, NaomiAustralian Labor Party 23,143 24.27 -0.78
FERRES MILES, Claire Independent 10,213 10.71+2.66
\VIOLI, AaronLiberal 39,360 41.28+4.70 Formal 95,354 95.90+2.05
\Informal 4,0734.10 -2.05
\Total 99,427
Chisholm
Carina Garland likely returned for Labor Votes
RANDALL, TimThe Greens 11,247 12.07 -1.99
ONG, GaryFamily First 1,885 2.02+2.02
LIVORI, GuyOne Nation 1,6771.8 +0.84
ALLEN, KatieLiberal 34,792 37.34 -1.86 McSHANE, ChristineTrumpet of Patriots 1,348 1.45+0.93
GARLAND, CarinaAustralian Labor Party 36,562 39.24+4.48
DAVIES, Kath Independent
\Total
Cooper
Ged Kearney likely returned for Labor Votes
TURNER, WilliamOne Nation 4,492 5.13+2.23
KEARNEY, GedAustralian Labor Party 37,123 42.40+1.71
BURNETT, TaraThe
LARKIN, KathVictorian Socialists
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Deakin
Matt Gregg likely returned for Labor Votes
GREGG, MattAustralian Labor Party 34,061 34.93+2.02
\SUKKAR, Michael Liberal 38,085 39.06 -2.44
NESS, JessIndependent 7,112 7.29+7.29
COOKE, AnneOne Nation 2,416 2.48+0.24
GRIFFITH-JONES, Richard Family First 1,712 1.76+1.76
MILLS, AmyThe Greens 11,352 11.64 -2.56
WILDE, MiltonTrumpet of Patriots 1,458 1.50+0.59
VANDERMEER, Will Libertarian 1,314 1.35+1.35 Formal
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Dunkley
Jodie Belyea likely returned for Labor Votes
CONROY, NathanLiberal 29,117 32.40+0.65
THURLEY, RobertIndependent 2,626 2.92+2.92
DAVIS, JessicaOne Nation 5,895 6.56+3.57
NICHOLES, PeterFamily First 2,054 2.29+2.29
MABER, MattThe Greens 10,399 11.57+0.95
GATLEY, AndrewFUSION756 0.84+0.84
BELYEA, JodieAustralian Labor Party 34,850 38.78 -1.67
ABBOTT, LisaLegalise Cannabis 4,167 4.64+4.64 Formal 89,864 95.27 -0.08
4,461 4.73+0.08
Flinders
SMART, JasonTrumpet of Patriots 2,579 2.60+2.11
SMITH, Ben Independent 21,85622.04+22.04
McKENZIE, ZoeLiberal 40,825 41.16 -2.13
BROWN, MikeOne Nation 5,228 5.27+1.98
TOSCANO, Joseph Independent770 0.78+0.78
RACE, SarahAustralian Labor Party 22,134 22.32 -0.53
FROGLEY, AdamThe Greens 5,7885.84 -3.67 Formal 99,180 96.75+2.06 Informal 3,3323.25 -2.06 Total 102,512
Fraser
Daniel Mulino likely returned for Labor Votes
RANCIE, RobFamily First 3,570 4.03+4.03
TRUONG, HuongThe Greens 22,468 25.34+6.48
ROZARIO, GeorgeOne Nation 3,935 4.44+1.54
PATEL, SatishLiberal 14,756 16.64 -7.87 DUFF, JasmineVictorian Socialists 5,832 6.58+1.95
MULINO, DanielAustralian Labor Party 38,118 42.98+0.88 Formal 88,679 96.46+0.91 Informal 3,2563.54 -0.91
Gellibrand
Tim Watts likely returned for Labor Votes
WATTS, TimAustralian Labor Party 43,385 46.97+4.16
BENNETT, Stephen\One Nation 5,350 5.79+2.68
REESON, BenLiberal 24,344 26.36 -0.85
KRISHNA PANDI, Ponraj The Greens 15,528 16.81+1.23
GARCIA, JoFamily First
Goldstein
Tim Wilson likely returned for Liberals Votes
WILLIAMS, Vicki JaneTrumpet of Patriots 1,693 1.67+1.67
\GADANI, NildharaAustralian Labor Party 13,261 13.07 -0.53
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Local Theatre Observations
Shows
■ Williamstown Little Theatre: Things I Know to be True (by Andrew Bovell) Until May 10 at Williamstown Little Theatre, 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Shirley Sydenham. Bookings: wlt.org.au
■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: Haunted (by Eric Chappell) Until May 10 at Lilydale Mechanics Institute, Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Nicholas Ryan. Bookings: lilydaleatc.com
■ The Basin Theatre Company: Heisenberg: The Uncertainty Principle (by Simon Stephens) Until May 4 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Michelle Swan. Tickets: thebasintheatre. au
■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (by Simon Stephens – from the novel by Mark Haddon) Until May 10 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Karen Wakeham. Bookings: htc.org.au
■ Malvern Theatre Company: A Happy and Holy Occasion (by John O’Donoghue) Until May 10 at Malvern Theatre, 29a Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Nicholas Opolski. Bookings: malverntheatre.com.au
■ Bairnsdale Production Line Theatre Company: Come From Away (by Irene Sankolff and David Hein) Until May 25 at the Forge Theatre and Arts Hub, Bairnsdale. Director: Peter Martignoles. Bookings: www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/leisure/whatson-and-buy-tickets
■ Eltham Little Theatre: Crossroads - A One Act Play Season. Until May 16 (Playwrights: Emma Wood, Paula Armstrong, John Jennings and Daniel Reitz) at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Directors: Susan Rundle, Paula Armstrong, Steve Saul and James Banger.Cabaret style. Bookings: elthamlittletheatre.org,au
■ Theatre of the Winged Unicorn: The Jane Austen Experience (devised and directed by Elaine Mitchell) May 9, 10, 16, 17 at 7.30pm; May 4, 11, 18 at 2pm at the Ceres Temperance Hall, 40 McCann St., Ceres. Bookings: Trybooking.com/CYJIN Further details: theatreofthewingedunicorn.com.au
■ Wyndham Theatre Company: Drinking Habits (by Tom Smith) May 9 – 17 at Wyndham Theatre, Cnr. Duncans Rd. and Synott St., Werribee. Director: Cody Riker. Bookings: Trybooking
■ Beaumaris Theatre: Knife’s Edge (by Alison Campbell Rate) May 9 – 24 at 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Deborah Fabbro. Bookings: Trybooking
■ The Mount Players: The Girl on the Train (by Richard Wagstaff and Duncan Abel) May 9 – 25 at the Mountview Theatre, Smith St., Mt. Macedon. Director: Frank Harvey. Bookings: the mountplayers.com
■ Peridot Theatre Company: Proof (by David Auburn) May 16 – 25 at the Clayton Theatrette, Clayton Community Centre, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Damian Jones. Bookings: peridot.com.au
■ Moonlite Theatre: The Maltese Chicken (A radio play written and directed by Bruce Carboon) May 16, 17 at 8pm; May 17 at 2pm at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall, 19 Gisborne Rd., Bacchus Marsh. Bookings: trybooking.com/DAYTF
■ MOARTZ Theatre: Stop.Rewind (by Melissa Bubnic) May 16 – 24 at Monash Hall, Reserve Street, Yallourn North. Director: Mike Pullar. Bookings: www.moartz.com
■ CLOC Musical Theatre: Nice Work if You Can Get It. May 16 – 31 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director: Mark Taylor; Musical Director: David Clausen-Wisken ; Choreographer: Susan Lewis; Ass’t. Choreographer: James Rooney. Bookings: cloc.org.au or phone1300 362 547.
■ Legends of the Skies Theatre: Great MacRobertson Trophy Air Race Show, May 17 at 7pm; May 18 at 2pm at Ballarat Airport, BAFA (Mess Hall) Theatrette Hut 48, Airport Road, Mitchell Park, Ballarat. Part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival. Artistic Director: Maggie Morrison. Bookings: strybooking.com/events/landing/1356889
■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: The Children (by Lucy Kirkwood) May 22 – 31 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Peter Newling. Bookings: babirra.org.auwww.kingstonarts.com.au Cheryl Threadgold
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HADESTOWN OPENS
More Shows
■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): A Winter’s Tale (by William Shakespeare) May 29 – June 7 at the Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: Drew Mason. Bookings: stagtheatre.org
■ Brighton Theatre Company: One Act Play Season May 31 – June 7 at the Brighton Town Hall. Further details:brightontheatre. com.au
■ Babirra Music Theatre: My Fair Lady. June 6 – 15 at The Round, Nunawading. Director: Alan Burrows; Musical Director: Marty Macaulay; Choreographer: James Kaiser. Bookings: babirra.org.au
■ The Basin Theatre Group: The War of the Worlds (A radio play by Howard E. Koch, based on the novel by H.G. Wells) June 12 –22 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin/. Director: Pip Le Blond. Bookings: 0494 065 006
■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: The Importancde of Being Earnest (by Oscar Wilde) June 13 – 28 at Warrandyte Mechanics’ Institute, 180 – 186 Yarra St, Warrandyte. Director: James Banger. Bookings: warrandytearts.org.au
■ Aspect Inc: Rent. June 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 at 7.30pm; June 14, 21 at 2pm; June 15 at 6.00pm at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Bookings: kingstonarts.com.au/Community-Events-atKingston-Arts/all-community-events/Aspect-Theatre
Auditions
■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Broadway Bound (by Neil Simon) May 10 at 1pm and May 9 at 7pm at Unit 8 / 417-419 Warrigal Rd, Cheltenham. Director: Michelle Swann. Audition Enquiries: mordialloctheatre. com.au/auditions-broadway-bound/
■ The Mount Players: A Skull in Connemara (by Martin McDonagh) May 10 at 2pm and May 13 at 7pm at the Moluntview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon/. Director: Travis Handcock. Audition bookings: travis.handcock@gmail.com
■ Melbourne French Theatre: Il était un petit navire – (SOS) Save Our Savings (by Jean-Pierre Martinez) May 10 at 2.30pm, May 13 at 7pm at La Maison de Maitre, 203205 Canning Street, Carlton. Director: tba. Audition enquiries: productions@mftinc.org
■ Peridot Theatre: Frankenstein (by Nick Dear) May 18 at 10am, May 26 at 7pm at 39 Highland Avenue, Oakleigh East (corner Highland and Turnbull Avenues). Director: George Benca. Audition enquiries: georgebenca@gmail.com
■ Malvern Theatre Company: Perfect Wedding (by Robin Hawdon) May 18 and 19 at 7.30pm at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Pip Le Blond. Audition enquiries: pipleblond@gmail.com
■ Gem Players Community Theatre: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Information Evening: May 29 at 7pm; Auditions June 6 and 7 at the GEM,19 Kilvington Dr., Emerald. Director: Annette O’Shea; Choreographer: Payge O’Shea; Musical Director: Margie Gemmell. Enquiries: gemcoplayers.org Cheryl Threadgold
■ Opera Australia and Jones Theatrical Group present Hadestown , opening in Melbourne on Thursday (May 8) at Her Majesty's Theatre
Seen by three million, streamed by over 350 million around the world, singer- songwriter Anaïs Mitchell’s acclaimed West End and Broadway musical phenomenon Hadestown, won eight Tony Awards when it opened on Broadway in 2019.
Christine Anu leads the cast of multi-talented musical theatre performers, playing the role of narrator Hermes.
Anu is joined on stage by rising star Abigail Adriano as Eurydice, who portrayed Kim in Miss Saigon, Noah Mullins as Orpheus, (West Side Story, La Cage Aux Folles), Opera Australia favourite Adrian Tamburini as Hades and Elenoa Rokobaro as Persephone (Caroline or Change, tick, tick...BOOM!).
Sarah Murr, Jennifer Trijo and Imani Williams feature as the Fates with the cast also including Afua Adjei, Devon Braithwaite, Molly Bugeja, Joshua Kobeck, Iosefa Laga’aia, Jack Lyall, Jessie Monk, Sam Richardson and Eliza Soriano.
Originating as Anaïs Mitchell’s indie theatre project, along with her artistic collaborator, Rachel Chavkin, Hadestown was transformed into a genre-defying musical that blends modern American folk music, with New Orleansinspired jazz to reimagine the sweeping ancient tale of Orpheus and Eurydice.
The hit musical also won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album.
Following two intertwining love stories — of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife PersephoneHadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back.
Mitchell’s melodies and Chavkin’s imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love.
Season Opens May 8
Venue: Her Majesty's Theatre, 219 Exhibition St, Melbourne Bookings: hadestown.com.au
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Monolith
■ Monolith is a powerful new dance work by Joel Bray Dance that echoes and honours generations of protest and rebellion, presented from June 3-15 at Arts House, North Melbourne Town Hall as part of the Rising Festival.
Together, five fierce Brown present themselves as obstacle and resistance to colonising power. They evoke a monolith – the ancient rock formations that sit-in the landscape and defy the deforestation and urbanisation of surrounding Country.
Wiradjuri artist and creator Joel Bray says, “Our Elders sat on Freedom Ride buses and in Tent Embassies. They sat and endured the indignities of rotten fruit and the brutalities of arrest.”
“As we developed Monolith, we spoke about our Elders’ experiences, the power of silence and the act of taking up space. We danced together as a declaration of group power,” says Bray.
Monolith explores geological time and the cadence of Country. It includes a dystopian island designed by artist Jake Preval as well as delicate and driving beats by composer Matthias Shack- Arnott.
While Bray is best known for his immersive and participatory dance-theatre works, Mionolith is an exciting return to the craft of collaborative dance-making.
Performance Dates: June 3-15, 7.30pm Wed.-Sat., 5pm Sun .Preview: 7.30pm Tues. June 3, Post-show artist talk: 7.30pm Wed. Jun. 11, Tactile tour and audio described performance: 7.30pm Thu. Jun. 12
Venue: Arts House – North Melbourne Town Hall, 521 Queensberry St, North Melbourne Bookings: artshouse.com.au 9322 3720
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MSO For A Day
Benjamin Northey
■ It is every aspiring musician’s dream to play with a professional symphony orchestra.
While not every keen music student will reach those heights, some passionate community musicians have the chance to play with the acclaimed Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for just one day.
On Saturday May 10 at 7.30 pm in Hamer Hall, selected community musicians will have to chance to play as part of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra special concert, designed to help keen orchestral players realise their dream for one night.
Conducted by MSO Principal Conductor Benjamin Northey, this special orchestra will present Suite No 2 from Prokofiev’s dramatic and much-loved ballet Romeo and Juliet, as well as a contemporary work by Melody Eötvös, reflecting her Hungarian heritage. Melbourne percussionist Christine Flood plays timpani with Stonnington Symphony, Zelman Memorial Orchestra and the Australasian Orchestra, and she says it is a thrilling experience to be part of the MSO for a day.
“As a community player, it is incredibly exciting to be selected for Symphony in a Day with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
“I feel so grateful for the opportunity to play with incredibly talented and supportive professionals in the wonderful Hamer Hall under the baton of Benjamin Northey,” Christine says.
It is an affordable night out at a fabulous classical concert, with tickets priced at just $29. See more information and buy tickets by visiting mso.com.au
Julie Houghton
Bell Shakespeare
■ For the first time in nearly 30 years, Bell Shakespeare is bstaging the political epic Coriolanus. The production tours to Arts Centre Melbourne from July 24 until August 10.
Directed by Artistic Director Peter Evans and starring Logie winner Hazem Shammas (Macbeth, Safe Harbour, The Twelve) in the titular role, the play is a timely exploration of power: how it is gained, how it is kept, and how it is granted.
As the production unfolds in a setting reminiscent of Eastern Europe in the 1990s following the fall of the Berlin Wall, parallels are drawn between the political structures of ancient Rome and contemporary global politics.
Coriolanus is a ferocious warrior and defender of Rome, but his contempt for the public, and his refusal to play the political game, see him banished from the city he once protected.
When he joins forces with his former enemy to seek vengeance against Rome , the fate of the city, and of Coriolanus himself, hangs in the balance.
The proximity to the performers places the audience in the heart of the drama, with the sense they are active participants in the unfolding political process and emphasising the public nature of politics.
● ● Christine Anu
Melbourne Observer Melbourne Observer
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1. Able to be modified
6. Run away (4,3)
10. Crumpling
16. Drunkard
17. Canary Islands port, ... Palmas
19. Endure
20. Sheep fibre
21. Brass instrument
22. Snatched
23. Wallop
26. Church senior
28. Alliance
30. Smiles
31. Recite
33. Composer, Sir Edward ...
35. Serviceable
37. Wild grass
38. Fork point
39. Espionage agents
41. Mountain call
43. Supplement, ... out
44. Fragrant flower
45. Scornfully disobey
46. Corrosive substance, ... soda
48. Aquatic mammals
50. Contributes
51. Devout
52. Small fenced-in area
53. Sore secretion
55. Ice-cream server
57. Respectful
60. Ethnic bigots
62. Young man
64. Fire-fighting fixtures
67. Mass
68. Damages (bodywork)
69. Public pool
71. Achiever
72. Endorse (motion)
74. Camouflage colour
75. Italian farewell
77. Naked rider, ... Godiva
79. Bravery badges
82. A single entity
83. Peruses
85. Betray, ... on
87. OK (informal)
89. Tennis barrier
90. Ashen
91. Epsom annual horse race
92. Actor, ... Gibson
94. German Mrs
96. Distort
98. The N of NB
99. Synagogue scholar
100. Send back
102. Sort (through)
104. Cut (timber)
106. Gets
107. Tout
109. Cargo
111. Be unfaithful to (3-4)
112. Nothing
113. Milkshake ingredient
114. Ship's spine
116. Fraud
118. Frog relatives
119. ... of Carpentaria
121. Incursion
123. Woodwind instrument
125. Fibbed
127. Can metal
128. Excursion
130. Sunbeams
132. Truck compartment
134. Palm cereal
136. Tanzania's ... es Salaam
137. Squalid
139. Large racing yacht
140. Tennis ace, ... Nastase
141. Fishing-line fibre
143. Convict's ball & ...
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145. Mortuary table
147. Lawyer's charge
148. Wound with dagger
149. Ready for picking
150. Pledge
152. Put strain on
154. Writer, ... Blyton
156. Basketball shot, ... dunk
158. Flavouring herb
159. Oxlike antelopes
161. Acorn bearer
163. Prince Edward, ... of Wessex
165. Spicy lentil dish
167. Hunger pain
169. Restate
171. Fabric join
173. Cropping up
175. Silver bars
177. Pet's parasites
179. Ills
181. Nipples
182. Lion's neck hair
183. Honey wine
185. Positive replies
187. Dismiss
189. ... & downs
190. Kitchen flooring
191. Female opera singer
192. Cloth remnant
194. Security lapses
196. Non-clergy
197. Antarctic inlet, ... Sea
198. Judo level
199. Beijing's former name
202. Deplete
204. Cycled
205. Fast planes
206. Counterfeited
208. Auction
210. Knight's mount
212. Filled pastries
213. Sports team
214. Infant babble (4,4)
216. Happily ... after
217. Contactable (2,4)
219. Realms
221. Devonshire tea cake
223. Red-rind cheese
225. Perform
226. All-in fight
227. Open tart
230. Long films
232. Snowfields elevator (3,4)
235. Shopping precincts
236. Mother
238. Smash into
240. Anaesthetic gas
242. Exclusive group
243. Dispatches
244. Town plan
245. Physician
246. Attacked (3,2)
247. City, ... Angeles
248. Nursemaid
249. Ring-throwing game
251. Hallucinogenic drug (1,1,1)
253. Electricity power source
255. Greener
256. Revise (text)
258. Cash disc
259. Cases
260. Belonging to us
261. Beer
262. Divorce order (6,4)
263. Gizmos
264. Armless (dress)
1. Marriage cheat
2. Vibrates
3. Pixie
4. Very eager
5. Radiant
6. Destines to grim fate
7. At summit of
8. Smoke vent
9. Tale
11. False pretences
12. Push for
13. Unrefined
14. Partook of liquor
15. Aphrodite & Athena
16. Moved to & fro
18. Regrettably
24. Clue
25. Low platform
27. Swollen heads, big ...
29. Yes vote
30. Tile mortar
31. Potatoes
32. Even so
34. Stretch
36. Alias (1,1,1)
38. Cheap booze
39. Indian gowns
40. Drink delicately
42. Windies batsman, Clive ...
45. Pasture
46. Desert plants
47. Kill selectively
49. ... & Gomorrah
51. Dried plum
52. Jerks
54. Voyage
56. Primp & ...
58. Peeper
59. Black wood
60. All set
61. Neck warmer
63. Date of offensive (1-3)
65. Cosmetics boss, Elizabeth ...
66. Israeli city, ... Aviv
68. Sheikhdom, Abu ...
70. Dedicatory verses
72. Cloyingly sweet
73. Duress
74. Roadway edgings
76. Rowing aids
78. Jabbers
80. Vaporised
81. Removes whiskers
83. Resist openly
84. Half
86. Fox brush
88. High temperature
91. Actor/singer, Sammy ... (5,2)
92. Fade (away)
93. Touch with tongue
95. Flying saucers (1,1,2)
97. World Wide Web (1,1,1)
99. Cheese skin
100. Entertainer, ... Harris
101. Layers
103. Mexican food shell
105. Carol, The First ...
107. Common seasoning
108. Afternoon meal
110. Gentle strokes
113. Humdrum
115. Lawful
117. Groaning
118. Close-fitting
119. Cunning
120. Polishes (car)
122. Tibet's ... Lama
124. Pyramids country
126. Blowpipe missiles
129. Commercials
130. British flying force (1,1,1)
131. Produce
133. Overalls, ... & brace
135. Bullfight cry
137. Big cricket hit
138. Unique model (3-3)
142. Persona ... grata
144. African anteater
146. Inclination
148. Clever
149. Betrothal token, engagement ..
151. Scrutinising (accounts)
153. Every day
155. Sketched
157. So!
158. Provides with personnel
159. Squall
160. Obtain (support) (4,2)
162. Bend to pray
164. Mekong valley nation
166. Holidays owed, time in ...
167. Coal mines
168. In attendance (2,4)
170. Abated
172. Breakfast or dinner
174. Enervates
175. Forbids
176. One, numero ...
178. Browns (meat) quickly
180. Disfigure
182. Feel the loss of 184. Michaelmas ...
186. Skim on ice
188. Environmental treaty, ... Protocol
190. Plenty
191. Challenged
193. Midges
195. Filter
197. Cotton spool
198. Avoid
200. Age
201. Candied
203. Requires 205. Abandon (lover)
206. Financial penalties
207. Shady tree
209. Flee to wed 211. Duck's mate
212. Agreement
213. Window ledges
214. Confused
215. Fuses (of bones)
218. Coffee lounge
219. Surfer, ... Slater
220. Sailors
222. Troop formations
224. Flour factory
226. Yacht's principal canvas
228. Antiquated
229. Crooner, ... King Cole
231. Hardens
233. Leo animal
234. 'Tis (2'1)
235. Death in Venice author, Thomas
236. China's ... Zedong
237. Pacify
239. Portable
241. Horse-riding show
243. NE US state
244. Corpse repository
248. Fixes with hammer
250. Ayatollah's land
252. Former Italian currency
253. Castle ditch
254. Model, ... Macpherson
257. Used spade
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■ Fire Rescue Victoria responded to a reported chemical leak in Pentridge Boulevard, Coburg, on Monday afternoon, April 28.
Firefighters arrived on scene within five minutes to find an open container of chlorine in a maintenance room.
FRV crews wore breathing apparatus to evacuate and isolate the immediate area of the building and conduct air monitoring procedures.
An FRV Scientific Advisor and FRV specialist HAZMAT crews also responded and undertook full HAZMAT containment procedures.
Further evacuations occurred to ensure no one was adversely affected.
Ambulance Victoria was on scene to monitor firefighter health and assess those evacuated.
Victoria Police was assisting with evacuations and traffic control.
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Firefighters were to remain on scene for some time to ensure the leak was contained.
Ambulance vs Bus
■ Police are investigating a collision in Sunshine North on Sunday night, Apr. 27. It is understood an ambulance vehicle, which was heading to an incident, collided with a bus at the intersection on McIntyre and Ballarat Rds just after 9pm.
The female paramedic, who was the only occupant in the vehicle, sustained non-lifethreatening injuries.
The bus driver and the four passengers on board were not injured.
Investigations are ongoing into the circumstances of the collision.
At Wyndham Park
■ Werribee MLA John Lister told Parliament: “I rise to acknowledge the talented artists at Wyndham Park Primary School
“As a new MP who was a teacher only a few months ago, you cannot get me out of the classroom for too long.
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Peatling, Cooper Phillips, Scott Pillay, Sanish Porzade Fallah, Hamid Riza, Leigh Rizzo, Kristopher Roe, Jayson Thomas Rossignoli, Brendan Rushton, Benjamin Sadeghpour, Salar Senarath, Stephen Singh, Manpreet Sotiriadis, Pantelis Spencer, Jaydan James Sprague, Rodney Keith Springfield, Melissa Sproule, BradSuluker, Ali Taylor, Sandra Louise Thompson, Barry Thorpe, Chanelle Tzitziras, Despina Van Happen, Nicole Vo, Dat Ward, David Maurice Ware, Sean Wood, Steven Yehia, Mohammed Yener, Mustafa Yuksel, Volkan Werribee Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, May 7 Avila Marikkar, Mohamed Bell, James Collier, Travis Wayne Datuin, Neilson Plandiano Elsaidy, Mahmoud Hassam, Sharjeel Knuckey, Heat Kumar, Mandeep Little, Alexina Maalin, Nasteho Malovski, Fejas Mcbride, George Ngaha, Daniel Rimene-Kingi, Tenara Van Mosseveld, Connor Voigt, JohnathonWleh, Victor
Three new exhibitions
■ Bundoora Homestead has three thought-provoking exhibitions: a new group exhibition titled Taking Back Language; Hootan Heydari’s installation Remembering to Forget; and You, Me and Everything Around Us, a showing of works by artist Sammaneh Pourshafighi
The Taking Back Language exhibition showcases a selection of works by acclaimed Aboriginal artists who engage with text to reclaim language. Using different mediums, works by Uncle Brian McKinnon, Fiona Foley, Jazz Money, Jenna Lee, Kait James, Karla Dickens, Mia Boe and Peter Waples-Crowe examine the ways in which words can be used to reveal, challenge and subvert different power structures. Taking Back Language explores the diverse ways in which artists are reclaiming power through word and art.
“The students were tasked with designing my new office birthday and thankyou cards, and they sure came up with some fantastic designs. Thank you to principal John Eskander for organising this.
“I am pretty sure the kids are tuning in for this speech right now, so I want to give them a shout-out. The students’ designs were all great, and it was very tough to pick out winners.
“Now for the reveal. Here are the students whose art will be used for my community cards: Zion, Dah Gay, Elijah, Savanna, Lucy, Zin and Luna
“Congratulations. I will see them very soon to show them what their cards will look like and drop off some prizes,” Mr Lister said.
Women recognised
■ Pascoe Vale MLA Anthony Cianflone says iot was a pleasure to celebrate International Women’s Day by inviting our local first-responder women for a well-deserved luncheon and celebration, including Acting Senior Sergeant Jessica Kelly from Merri-bek and Moonee Valley police area command; local team manager and paramedic Sarah Taylor and founding virtual emergency department paramedic Amanda Thornton , both of whom work across the Oak Park and Preston ambulance stations; leading firefighters Katherine Dunell and Cara Barker, keeping us safe across the north-west; and SES Fawkner unit controller Goldie Pergl and deputy unit controller Mandy Opie.
“The day was a wonderful chance to celebrate the amazing contributions local women make 24/7, 365 days per year, keeping our ommunity safe across Merri-bek
“It was a great event, joined by the member for Preston and the member for Broadmeadows, and we had an excellent discussion around the issues facing women in emergency services, including shiftwork, rostering, access to child care and many other issues,” Mr Cianfolne said.
ENTERTAINING CARD AT TERANG
■ Terang was the venue to commence the week on Monday April 28 and what an entertaining eight event card it was.
Berringa co-trainers Al and Beau Tindale caused an upset in the feature event of the evening – the Gammalite Pace over 1680 metres.
Driven by Kerryn Manning, Odin began fast from the pole but not as quick as Mattie Craven’s Young Bluey the recent Mildura Cup winner which flew away from gate six to lead. Kate Gath aboard the favourite and solo second liner Yambukian wasted no time in going forward to race exposed shadowing the leader all of the way.
Looking to have the race in his keeping on the final bend as Yambukian was under extreme pressure, Young Bluey raced clear with stablemate Bettor Isolate after easing three wide from one/one looking dangerous, however it was Odin using the sprint lane to blouse Young Bluey by a nose in a tricky finish. Yambukian fought on doggedly for third 1.1 metres back. The mile rate 1-54.7.
■ Dunnstown based part-owner/trainer John Murphy provided a major upset after Hes Watching-Champagne Heaven 4Y0 mare Bon Viveur with nephew Brent Murphy aboard scored in the 1680 metre MWE Electrical Pace, paying Supertab fixed odds of $106.
Settling three back in the moving line from gate four as pole marker Keayang Queenie on debut backed into an odds-on favourite led from the pole.
Weaving in-between runners on straightening, Bon Viveur making her fourth race appearance flashed home to register a 1.4 metre margin over another roughie Our Eyes Emoji (gate two second line) at $61.00 which had gone forward to race parked before dashing clear on turning.
The Devils Flame (gate four second line) ran on late from five back in the moving line at the bell for third 2.4 metres away. The mile rate 1-59.2.
■ Hamilton duo David Lewis and Jackie Barker joined forces to capture the Christians Bus Lines Pace over 1680 metres with Didafull Oneeighty, a 5Y0 daughter of Betting Line and All Perfection raced and bred by David and Terry Lewis.
Slotting in three back in the running line from gate two on the second row, Didafull Oneeighty commenced a forward move three wide solo in the last lap to outstay Ynobe Dakota which had raced parked by a half head.
Keayang Galliano (four pegs from the extreme draw) angled away from the inside in the last lap to be three wide with double trail running into the final bend for third 5.2 metres away. The mile rate 1-55.6.
■ Mount Gambier owner/trainer Christine Drury combined with Hamilton’s Jackie Barker to snare the Mt Noorat Freighters Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2180 metres with 5Y0 Aldebaran Eagle-Sundons Babe 5Y0 gelding Aldebaran Buddy giving her first winner.
Retaining the front running from the pole, Aldebaran Buddy defield all challengers to register a 1.9 metre victory over Exasperation (five pegs – uncovered from the bell). Lady Suspicious (gate three) was third for John and Paddy Meade after following the winner and using the sprint lane to no avail. The mile rate of 2-05 was nothing special, but the victory was.
Six at Shepp
■ The regular Shepparton fixture was held on Tuesday with a small six event card.
Congupna trainer/driver Eddie Tappe who is experiencing his best season ever was successful with 7Y0 Majestic Son-Aldebaran Peggy mare Abbie in the Thank You Bruce Phillips Pacing For Pink Trotters Mobile over 1690 metres.
Despite racing uncovered from gate four as Lizzies Son (gate three) crossed Starlight Red (gate two), Abbie surged clear in the last start opening up a big margin on her rivals and showing no sign of stopping, scored by 1.2 metres from Starlight Red, with Midnight Muscle starting outside the front line coming from the tail for third 3.4 metres back. The mile rate 2-00.6. ■ Local Girgarre duo Lisa (trainer) and Mark
Harness Racing
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Pitt (driver) scored a big 12.9 metre victory with Ride High-Gleniss Mama filly Ride The Highs in the SHRC 1690 metre Jam Packed Catering 2Y0 Maiden Pace.
Having her second outing, Ride The Highs (gate five) was trapped three wide as the start was effected before being restrained as pole marker Elliana retained the front running.
With Mark putting the foot down, Ride The Highs showed great speed to cross and lead at the bell and toyed with her rivals in defeating La Smooch which raced uncovered from the bell.
Elliana held third a half head away. The mile rate 1-58.1.
■ The Bruces Shave For A Cause Concession Drivers Pace went the way of Allendale trainer Adam Stephens’ evergreen 12Y0 I Am The Way-Alberts Belle gelding Iamawingate who chalked up his 23rd victory at start number 214.
Driven by Creswick’s Hannah Parish, Iamawingate settled three back in the running line after extricating from inside the second line shortly after the start with Major Bill (gate five) flying out to lead.
Gaining a three wide trail on the back of Clives Girl from last in the back straight, Iamawingate was sent forward four wide prior to the home turn and ran home best to defeat Clives Girl by a nose returning a mile rate of 200.1. Royale Blood (gate two second line – five wide home turn after being shuffled back at the bell) was third a half neck back.
Back in form
■ Bendigo raced on Wednesday with a big nine race program catering for most classes highlighted once again by the trotters.
Bec Morrissey’s 7Y0 Love You-Sundons Pride mare Tictok is back in form and brought up two wins in a row by taking the Garrards Horse and Hound Trotters Handicap over 2150 metres.
Again with Michael Bellman in the cart, Tictok began safely from 10 metres before going off stride shortly, but only for a few strides before moving to be one/one trailing Salski .
Setting off three wide solo in the last lap as she had done a week earlier, Tictok effortlessly strode clear coming off the final bend to coast home by 11.2 metres, accounting for Royal Charlotte (barrier four) which had followed the leader Aristotle (barrier five), with Link In Bio (10m) coming from five pegs to make the final bend five wide 8.3 metres away third. The mile rate 2-02.1.
■ Well supported first starter Bruiser Alm, a 6Y0 Creatine-Emma De Vie gelding trained at Marong by John Mamouney for the Mamouney family was impressive in landing the Forty Winke 4Y0 and Older Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2150 metres.
Driven by Heathcote’s Sean O’Sullivan, Bruiser Alm led throughout from gate five and after being rated to perfection, greeted the judge 3.7 metres in advance of Equal And Opposite (one/two – three wide to outside the winner from the extreme draw, before dropping to trail the winner at the bell. Money Talks (gate two - four pegs) was third 3.6 metres away. The mile rate 2-06.3.
■ The Nigel Milne Harness Racing (Insanity Lodge) Pace saw Tasmanian trainer Michael Lauger victorious with Hurrikane Kingcole-Miss
Ruthless mare I Of The Hurrikane in a rate of 158.3.
In what was the ‘drive of the night by son Jack, I Of The Hurrikane was trapped uncovered from gate three as Delightful Charm led from the pole.
When John Caldow sooled Smart And Mighty from the rear to race in the open at the bell, I Of The Hurrikane received the cover he was looking for.
Angling three wide in the back straight on the final occasion following Byrnside Boom (three wide from one four), Jack immediately angled I Of The Hurricane down to the sprint lane on turning and finishing best, prevailed by a head from Byrnside Boom and Mister Jimaringle (one/ two from gate four) who was a half neck away.\
Memorial night
■ Kilmore’s second memorial night of paying homage to past district competitors was held last Thursday May 1, the races named after JP (Jack) McKay, Jack Knight, Dick Barber, Allan Knight, Charles Bell and Don Dove on a six race program where times were quick.
The JP McKay Memorial Pace commenced the program with Plumpton trainer/driver Paul Grech’s 6Y0 Camlach-Christmas Cleo gelding Popcorn Friday the victor.
Settling near last from gate three on the second line, Popcorn Friday who had six wins to his credit followed Hittheroadjack (gate four second line) forward from four back in the last lap to make the home turn very wide, before flashing down the extreme outside of the track on turning to record a nose decision over Olivia Rose (gate two) along the sprint lane after trailing the poleline pacemaker Hurrikane Dusty.
Hittheroadjack was third a head away after trailing the well backed Handler from well back forward prior to the home turn. In a thriiling finish Hittheroadjack was third a head away. The mile rate 1-55.8.
■ The Jack Knight Memorial Cranbourne 7000 Pace (1st Heat) over 1690 metres was another close finish with Coimadai trainer Anthony Spiteri combining with Adrian Pace aboard 7Y0 Falcon Seelster-Lorimerjane gelding Caruso Star in a mile rate of 1-57.5.
Taken back from outside the front line to settle five back in the moving line as Highview Hammer led from gate five, Caruso Star who had eight wins to his credit gained a lovely three wide trail home on the back of last week’s Kilmore winner Blackmirra which had mde a long run from the tail.
Sweeping on the leaders out wide on turning, Caruso Star bloused a sprint laning Isolation (three pegs) from inside the second line to gain the decision by a head. Yankee Mojoh was third 6.9 metres back after racing exposed from gate three.
■ Elliminyt (Western District) part-owner/ trainer Julie Brimacombe landed the 2180 metre Dick Barber Memorial Pace with 6Y0 Tintin In America-Hula Gold mare Ittakesluv giving Dunnstown’s Brent Murphy another winner for the week.
Beginning best to lead from gate three, Ittakesluv defied all challengers to just last by a head from Onecrowdedhour (one/two from inside the second line which ran on strongly out wide on turning.
Littheblabbermouth (gate four) was third a head back after racing to the front on the final bend after facing the breeze. The mile rate 201.7.
■ Nine year old Bettors Delight-Eastern Lookout gelding Tex Goes Bang trained at Sutton Grange by Ross Graham chalked up his 10th success at start 114 when greeting the judge in the 2180 metre Allan Knight Memorial Pace in a 2-02.5 mile rate.
With Bendigo’s Liam Older in the sulky, Tex Goes Bang (gate two second line) angled four wide from one/two on turning to rush home and score by 4.3 metres from Joeys Hangover (four pegs from inside the second line – to follow the winner home), with Park Run (gate two - one/ one) third 1.3 metres back.
■ The Charles Bell Memorial over 2180 metres saw 3Y0 Stonebridge Regal-Lotasilkari gelding Lotakevi return to the winners list for the first time since September last year.
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This Week
■ Sunday : Cobram/Cranbourne, Tuesday – Mildura, Wednesday – Maryborough/ Bendigo, Thursday – Ballarat, Friday –Hamilton/Melton, Saturday – Melton, Sunday – Ouyen (Cup) /Cranbourne.
Driven by Ross Payne, Lotakevi was given the run of the race from gate two following Favouritehighlight which had gone forward when trapped wide from gate four to lead.
Appearing to have the race in his keeping on turning with a handy lead, Lotakevi trained by John McGillivray at Croydon rallied along the sprint lane to score by 2.2 metres in a mile rate of 2-03.
Micton Mouse starting inside the second line quickly angled into the running line four back before making a long run three wide in the last lap to finish third 2.8 metres back.
■ The Don Dove Memorial Trotters Mobile over 2180 metres went to 6Y0 Bacardi LindyAlways Treasure mare Dona Amalia for Charlton’s John Tormey with Jack Laugher in the sulky.
Starting from the pole which was not much value to her, Dona Amalia was crossed by Kalarney Prince (gate four) which surrendered to Perfect Peak (gate six) putting her four pegs racing for the bell after Stick With Me (gate two) assumed control.
Extricated into the clear on straightening, Don Amalia rounded up her rivals with ease halfway up the running to register a 1.3 metre victory (her 7th in 37 race appearances) over solo second liner Rymes (one/two – three wide last lap after a slow beginning). Stick With Me held third 6.5 metres back. The mile rate 2-04.1.
Just Briefly
■ What a day it was for Horsham based 18 year old reinsman Ryan Backhouse at Mildura on Friday after driving five winners on the eight event card. They being – Out Yonda (Malcolm Retallick – Ouyen), Unethical (Shane Osborn –Coomealla), Shireen (Rocco Villiva – Red Cliffs), To The Nines – Jeff Gadsden – Merbein) and Ozzie Daybreak – Noel Cameron – Gol Gol).
■ Bonny trotting mare Queen Elida was retired after finishing her illustrious career with a third in last Friday’s $200,000 Rowe Cup at Alexandra Park Auckland, taking her earnings to over $200,000.
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Local Paper STOP PRESS Northern Hosp. works begin
■ Works have started on the State Government’s redevelopment of the Northern Hospital – with stage one set to deliver a new Ambulatory Care Centre.
Premier Jacinta Allan, Health Infrastructure Minister Melissa Horne and Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas turned the first sod on the redevelopment on Suynday (May 4). It expand Victoria’s busiest emergency department.
Expected to be complete in mid-2026, the new four-storey building will provide a dedicated space for outpatient and ambulatory services, clinical care and hospital administration.
Once theAmbulatory Care Centre is complete, stage two will deliver a new emergency department and inpatient unit tower.
MY SELECTIONS FOR THE DOOMBEN 10,000
■ With another top event coming up in Brisbane this race could develop into a good event as usual.
The Doomben 10,000 will be run on May 17, with a big chance of a class field to contest the popular race.
Before nominations, the Victorian top sprinter, Jimmysstar, had been nominated by the bookies as the one to beat and rightly so, after its big win in the All Aged Stakes back on April 19.
He is in the right vein at the moment having won two Group Ones quickly.
His win in the All Aged Stakes was a ripper, and a great ride by young hoop, Ethan Brown, who is riding on a wave at the moment.
Jimmysstar is a late bloomer, having now won nine of his 24 starts with five placings for the top trainer, Ciaron Maher, and his team.
He is firing on all cylinders at present, and appears the one to beat, but there still some smart sprinters who could be having a go here.
On the second line of betting, we have one of the best in Australia in Overpass
He had the chance to win his third Quokka but was found wanting over the final journey and finished out of a place.
In the strong camp of top Sydney trainer, Bjorn Baker, he always puts in and is a winner of two of the big races the Quoka Sprint Championship in Perth
With Baker at the helm the son of Vancouver is still racing against the best and winning.
He has been in the best of company for the past seasons and always puts in.
At his last outing in the highly regarded T.J.Smith Stakes he ran second to the highly regarded Hawkes sprinter Briasa, who is racing well.
He also took out the highly regarded Winterbottom Stakes in Western Australia for the last two years.
He is without a doubt one of the best going around and you can’t leave him out.
Another that is racing well is the John O’Shea horse, Schwarz, who won the coveted William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley in fine fashion.
He is a smart galloper on his day and you can’t leave him out.
Another that goes well is the Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald’s, Sunshine in Paris.
She put in a good run to finish third in the All Aged Stakes improving on her two previous runs and on her day is smart.
Her run in the All Aged Stakes was spot on and she could ready again to strike again as she is a strong camp.
The Victorian trainer, Jason Warren, has his speed machine, Benedetta, humming along nicely and her run the All Aged Stakes was quite good over the 1400 metre trip
She wasn’t far away in fifth spot over the 1400 metre trip.
I feel she is better suited over the 1200 metre trip and loves the straight six at Flemington. I feel they will be too strong for her here.
Then we have Headwall, prepared by Matthew Smith, a five- year-old, By Dream Ahead, who ran a great second to Joliestar , in the Newmarket Handicap at Flemington and is
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talented. He then topped that off with a good run in the T.J.Smith Stakes finishing a good third to Briasa.
A good galloper that we haven’t seen for sometime could bob up here.
Coleman is the horse that we are referring to, formerly with Matt Laurie in Victoria and was among the best going around at the time.
After a 20-week spell, after racing there he joined the stables of Chris Waller in Sydney
Up until then, he had raced 11 times in top company winning two races with two seconds and two thirds.
His last run here was back in November, where he finished sixth in the Blue Sapphire at Caulfield on November 16, when with Matt Laurie. If he can find any of his top form, he could be in this.
Another with talent is the Sydneysider, Commemorative, who finished an unlucky second in the Sapphire Stakes at Randwick on April 12.
Her trainer, James Cummings, has a big opinion of the mare by I Am Invincible
She was a good third in the Sangster in South Australia. However, he is talking on some smart ones here if she goes around here.
Another that goes alright, but like a few here there are some smart gallopers.
I am talking about General Salute, prepared by top trainer, Gerald Ryan, who certainly knows what it is all about
Another that is spot on, is the Joseph Pride trained Mazu, who is not off the top echelon. He won the Hall Mark Stakes in good fashion back on April 19. It would pay to keep him safe. I fancy Jimmysstar and Overpass
Stallion roster
■ One of Australia’s leading breeders, Darley Australia has announced their Stallion Roster for this year.
This year features two exciting first-seasonsires, and 12 other world-class stallions including champion two -and three-year olds, world champion sprinters and milers.
Too Darn Hot, who has made the strongest start to a stud career this century, heads the roster at $275,000 as previously announced.
One of the most exciting booking is the smart three-year-old Broadsiding, like allchampion youngsters they soon find their way to a stud career.
Heading the star line-up at Darley, Broadsiding, the son of Too Darn Hot, his fourtime Group winning son, who will stand at the attractive figure of $66,000.
A champion two-year-old and dual winning Group One three-year-old, Broadsiding is a preeminent son of his phenomenal sire.
Anamoe , a nine-time Group One winner, will stand at $110,000.
A Group One winner at two, three and four, Anamoe has garnered great support since retiring to stud, covering 19 Group One winners, 82 Group winners, and 127 stake winners, along with the dams of 18 Group One winners.
● ● Coleman. Racing Photos.
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