FLINDERS ON A KNIFE-EDGE
■ Flinders MHR Zoe McKenzie (Lib.) was hanging on to her Parliamentary seat by a slim margin on Tuesday morning (May 6) when this edition of The Local Paper went to press.
Ms McKenzie attracted 40,835 first preference votes, followed by Sarah Race (ALP) on 22,143, and independent Ben Smith on 21,854.
The ongoing count of preferences, as postakl votes are tallied, will work againsdt Ms McKenzie.
Other candidates were Jason Smart (Trumpet of Patriots) 2580; Mike Brown (Pauline Hanosn’s One Nation) 5231, Joseph Toscano (Independent) 769, and Adam Frogley (The Greens) 5785. Counting continues.
Areas in the Flinders electorate include: Balnarring, Baxter, Bittern, Blairgowrie, Capel Sound, Crib Point, Dromana, Fingal, Flinders, Hastings, Main Ridge, McCrae, Merricks, Moorooduc, Mornington Mount Martha, Point Leo, Portsea, Red Hill, Rye, Safety Beach, Shoreham, Somers, Somerville, Sorrento, Stony Point, Tootgarook and Tyabb
LIBS WIPED OUT
■ Deakin’s Liberal MHR Michael Sukkar lost in his Parliamentary seat aty last wee\kend’s Federal Election as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese led the Australian Labor Party to a convincing victory.
Keith Wolahan, the Liberal MHR for Menzies, also lost his seat.
In the seat of La Trobe, sitting Liberal MHR Jason Wood had a scare from the ALP candidate, former Cardinia Councillor Jeff Springfield.
Wood had 46,291 votes, a negative swing of 5.62 per cent. Springfield attracted 421,365 votes.
La Trobe takes in Beaconsfield, Beaconsfield Upper, Berwick, Harkaway, Officer and Pakenham.
In Bruce, Labor’s Julian Hill had a convincing victory.
When this edition of The Local Paper, the result of the Monash seat was undecided. Mary Aldred wants to win the seat for the Liberals.
● ● Cr Jack Kowarzik, Cardinia Mayor
■ Cardinia Shire Council is advocating for theState Government to postpone the implementation date of glass-only bins for all households.
The State Government is standardising household waste and recycling services across Victoria, which includes all households having a glass only service by July 2027.
An independent research report was undertaken to explore the impact implementing this service may have on households and the environment.
“The research found it would cost a typical council about $4 million dollars to implement service, which on average is $27 per household, per year,” said aCardinia Counci representative.
“This would be one of the largest increases to a waste charge Council and the community has seen.
“With a positive uptake of the Victorian Government’s Container Deposit Scheme (the 10c refund program for cans and bottles), research showed that making simple changes to expand this program, such as including wine and spirit bottles, would have a similar environmental benefit and be more cost effective.
Cardinia Shire Mayor, Cr Jack Kowarzik, said: “Using existing infrastructure and resourcing to expand the scheme would further encourage these recycling efforts and minimise the financial cost to our community. Extending the implementation date of the glass-only service provides Council more time to work with the Victorian Government and 32 other Victorian Councils to consider other options such a CDS to ensure the best outcomes for the community.”
● ● Zoe McKenzie, Flinders
● ● ● ● Michael Sukkar, Deakin
Across Victoria
LEXTON
1115 sheep stolen
■ Detectives from the Western Region Crime Squad are appealing for information after 1115 sheep were stolen from a farm in Lexton, marking the third major livestock theft at the property in less than two years. Combined, the thefts have left the farmer more than 1700 sheep and $175,000 out of pocket, with investigators treating the incidents as a targeted and co-ordinated series of crimes.
The latest theft is believed to have occurred sometime between Tuesday, February 25 and Friday, March 28.
In total, approximately 1115 Merino sheep were stolen, including:
■ Merino lambs, mixed sex and unshorn at the time of the theft. These lambs had been drafted off as the 600 best of the mob and are valued at around $60,000
■ 300 older Merino ewes, aged between three and six years old, along with three rams. These sheep were also unshorn and are valued at approximately $42,000.
■ 200 Merino ewes, a combination of homebred and purchased stock, along with another three rams. These were valued at approximately $28,000.
Investigators believe a significant degree of planning and access to a large livestock transport vehicle would have been required to move the sheep, all of which were fitted with electronic ear tags.
Police suspect the same offenders may be responsible for all three incidents.
The previous incidents include:
■ Between July 23 and September 19, 2023, approximately 585 mixed-sex, 12month-old Merino sheep were stolen from a large paddock.
■ Between November 4-6, 2023, approximately 16 Merino rams were stolen, with evidence of open gates and flattened grass found at the scene.
Police are appealing to anyone who may have information about the thefts, or who observed suspicious activity in the Lexton area across February and March, to come forward.
Specifically, investigators are seeking any information including:
■ Sightings of suspicious vehicles or unusual livestock movements in the area.
■ Increases in livestock holdings of fine wool Merino sheep.
■ Sales of low micron fine Merino wool by producers not usually associated with this product or volume.
■ Suspicious behaviour involving the re-tagging of sheep or large purchases of electronic ear tags.
■ Livestock consignments inconsistent with a vendor’s usual stock.
■ Enquiries into pastoral land leasing for sheep agistment by unknown or unlikely individuals.
Detective Senior Constable Greg Broom, Western Region Crime Squad, said: “This was not a random act – we believe this was a carefully coordinated theft that has left a local farmer significantly out of pocket.
“Moving this volume of stock requires planning, knowledge, and resources.
“We’re urging anyone with information, no matter how minor it may seem, to come forward. Someone out there knows something.”
Inspector Paul Hargreaves, State Farm Crime Coordinator, said: “Offending of this nature isn’t just opportunistic – it’s organised, targeted, and deeply damaging to farmers and our economy.
“Livestock theft remains a key focus for Victoria Police, and we are continuing to work closely with regional investigators and industry stakeholders to prevent crime and disrupt this type of criminal activity.
“We stand with our farming community. No one should have to suffer repeated losses like this, and we will use every available resource to track down those responsible.
“We’re calling on the farming and transport sectors to stay alert – whether it’s sudden increases in livestock numbers, unexpected wool sales, or suspicious land leasing enquiries. Even a small detail could help solve this case.”
11 KANGAROOS SHOT: BERWICK MAN CHARGED
■ Cardinia Crime Investigation Unit have charged a man with animal cruelty offences after several kangaroos were shot and killed in Emerald on three occasions.
Officers received reports of multiple kangaroos being located deceased at Cardinia Reservoir Reserve on November 4 last year.
More dead kangaroos were found at the reserve on November 30 and December 14.
On each occasion the animals were believed to have suffered significant trauma.
In total at least 11 kangaroos were shot in the alleged attacks.
One juvenile managed to be rescued and has since been released back into the wild.
Two joeys were discovered in pouches of deceased kangaroos, one of which was saved.
Following significant investigations, in consultation with the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action , detectives executed a search warrant at a residence in Berwick last Wednesday (Apr. 30).
Police seized firearms and ammunition from the address.
A 22-year-old Berwick man was arrested and has subsequently been charged with animal cruelty and firearms offences including;
■ Three counts of aggravated cruelty to animals
■ Three counts of terrify an animal
■ Three counts of wound an animal
■ Three counts of abuse an animal
■ Three counts of do an act likely to cause pain or suffering to an animal
■ Use firearm in a public place
■ Carry loaded firearm in a public place
■ Fail to store firearm securely
■ Fail to store ammunition securely
He has been bailed to face Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on August 8.
The man’s firearms licence has also been suspended.
POINT LONSDALE
Chopper crashes
■ Emergency services responded to a helicopter crash at Point Lonsdale on Friday morning (May 2).
It is believed the chopper was seen crashing into water off Point Lonsdale Beach, between Collendina and Point Lonsdale, just after 10am.
There were three people onboard the aircraft.
All three people managed to make it to shore and were located by passersby who contacted emergency services.
A male and female were airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
A male was taken by road to hospital with serious injuries. Exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined.
Across Victoria
EAST GEELONG
Car impounded
■ A man has had his car impounded after being caught drink driving in East Geelong Officers were patrolling when the observed a silver Toyota sedan travelling at high speed along Ryrie St about 2am Thursday (May 1).
They intercepted the car on Portarlington Rd, Moolap, a short time later and spoke to the 26-year-old driver.
He underwent a preliminary breath test and accompanied police for an evidentiary test where he returned an alleged reading of 0.119.
It is also alleged the car reached speeds of 130-kmh in a 60-kmh zone.
The five passengers in the car, four of whom were not wearing seatbelts, had to find another way home as the car was impounded for 30 days with towing costs of $1305.
The driver has been charged with reckless conduct endanger life, drive at speed dangerous, drink driving and other traffic offences.
He was bailed to appear at Geelong Magistrates’ Court on June 19.
POINT LONSDALE
Woman found dead
■ Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a woman in Point Lonsdale on Thursday morning (May 1).
Emergency services were called to the Point Lonsdale area about 10.30am after reports a woman went missing.
A search of the water was conducted with the Air Wing and local Coast Guard locating an unresponsive woman in the water just after 12pm.
Statewide
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau will investigate the crash with assistance from police.
BALLARAT
Officer
blows .101
■ An off-duty police custody officer was detected drink driving in Redan on Thursday, April 24.
The 26-year-old man was intercepted by police at a breath-testing site on Skipton St shortly after 8.30am.
He underwent an evidentiary breath test, returning an alleged reading of .101.
The man, based in Western Region, received an infringement notice for drink driving and his licence was immediately suspended for 10 months.
BANYULE-NILLUMBIK
Heidelberg burglaries
■ Banyule-Nillumbik Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a series of burglaries in Heidelberg.
It is understood that four homes on Dalvey St and St James Rd , were broken into between Monday-Tuesday, February17-18.
Investigators have been told that the offenders targeted power tools, household electronics and personal belong-
ings, making off with approximately $5,000 worth of goods.
It is believed the pair left the scene in a white Holden Commodore utility.
The first man is described as Caucasian, approximately 170cm tall with dark hair and facial hair. He was wearing a black baseball cap, and a black Ed Hardy jumper.
The second man is described as Caucasian, approximately 190cm tall with dark hair. He was wearing a blue Kathmandu hooded jumper.
The investigation remains ongoing.
MOUNT WAVERLEY
Clubhouse fire
■ Fire Rescue Victoria responded to several calls of a clubhouse fire in Mount Waverley on Saturday morning (may 3).
Firefighters arrived on scene within five minutes to find smoke and flames issuing from the roof of the clubhouse, so the response was escalated.
FRV crews wore breathing apparatus to attack the fire.
The scene was deemed ‘Under Control’ by 5.56am.
Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria were on scene assisting.
The cause of the fire is not yet known but it is being treated as suspicious.
She was brought back to shore but could not be revived. Exact circumstances surrounding the death are yet to be determined. Investigations remain ongoing but at this time the matter is not believed to be suspicious.
MELBOURNE
Visa breaches
■ An Iran-born man was expected to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court last Thursday (May 1) charged with allegedly failing to comply with his visa-mandated conditions.
The Australian Federal Police charged the man, 43, after locating him in Melbourne It was tobe alleged the man breached the conditions of his Commonwealth visa by failing to maintain his electronic monitoring device.
The man has been charged with two counts of failing to maintain an electronic monitoring device, contrary to section 76D(3) of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth).
This offence carries a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment and/or a $93,900 fine.
SURF COAST
Motorcyclist dies
■ Geelong Highway Patrol officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Eastern View on Friday morning (May 2).
It is understood a motorcycle and a grey Ford Ranger towing a caravan collided on the Great Ocean Rd just after 10.30am.
The rider died at the scene. The driver, who was the sole occupant of the Ford, was uninjured.
The Great Ocean Road between Golf Links Rd (Memorial Arch) and Deans Marsh Rd was impacted for some time.
DIAMOND CREEK
Dog park upgrade
■ Diamond Creek Dog Park will be upgraded with two new shelters, additional seating, relocation of the designated area for passive dogs, additional bins, proposed solar lighting at entries and shelters, improved pathways, and landscaping.
Nillumbik Mayor Cr John Dumaresq said feedback will help to identify the community’s priorities, ensuring the park will meet the needs of all users.
● ● ● ● Eleven kangaroos were shot at Emerald. File Image: Unsplashed
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
DonnaLegalise
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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
Cheryl Threadgold
● ● ● ● Grant McArthur has started a new role as a Senior Reporter at The Age. He was previously the Health Editor at the Herald Sun for more than 18 years.
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
CATO THE WISE
In Memory of
Maxwell Newton
★Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is this month releasing its third album in partnership with LSO Live: Gustav Holst: The Planets and Deborah Cheetham Fraillon: Earth
★360info Editor-in-Chief An drew Jaspan, formerly editorial boss at The Age, has announced the “pausing [of] the Australian operations of 360info while we await news on our funding for 2025”.
★Museums Victoria plans to merge Visitor Engagement Officers with security staff, with 12.2 full-time equivalent roles cut, says the Community and Public Sector Union
★The National Institute of Dramatic Art has announced the winner for the inaugural Jim Sharman Future Award. This $50,000 award was presented to Daniel MacKenzie, for his concept The Next Stage in Character Costume Mask Technology
★Clare Amies , Chief Execu tive Officer at genU, has decided to resign from her role. genU has previously mergered with disability provider Li-Ve Tasmania and, more recently, Western Australia-based Activ Foundation
★Tolarno Galleries presents Kieren Karritpul's Yerr Wurrkeme Marrgu until May 17.
★Wesley Enoch is is the Hector Crawford Memorial Lecturer at this week’s Screen Forever conference taking place on Queensland’s Gold Coast
★Geelong’s multicultural organisation, Cultura , is soon to have a changing of the guards with CEO Joy Leggo retiring in August. The new CEO will be Peter Birkett.
★The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced that Chief Executive Paul Guerra has advised of his decision to step down from his role, after more than five years. He becomes CEO of the Melbourne Football Club.
★CollectFest will be held at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on July 5-6.
★The Most Dangerous Man in the World – Updated Edition by Andrew Fowler releases June 18 from Melbourne University Publishing
★MSO will hold its Sym phonic Send-off: The Europe Tour Preview Concert with Elgar and Dvorák, plus an unveiling of Season 2026 at Hamer Hall on August 13.
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Universal Language
■ In Winnipeg, a child dressed as Groucho Marx shows up to class and is immediately placed in a cupboard.
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Another child confesses that a turkey stole his spectacles.
The exasperated teacher (Mani Soleymanlou) orders the class into the cupboard.
Outside, a long trail of children queues patiently in the snow for a turn on a single swing.
Later, two sisters, Negin (Rojina Esmaeili) and Nazgol (Saba Vahedyousefi), discover a 500 Riel bill frozen in ice.
Meanwhile, in Montreal, Matthew, played by director Matthew Rankin, explains to his supervisor that he must return home to see his ailing mother. In the background, a coworker sobs.
In Winnipeg, a tour guide (Pirouz Nemati ) leads a group through the “historic beige, grey and brown districts.”
Cinematographer Isabelle Stachtchenko frames the city with all the eerie bleakness of a Jeffrey Smart landscape.
Standing before a brutalist, cream brick block, someone asks the tour guide if anyone famous lived there.
“No, but many nice, unknown people have lived here.”
“Like whom?”
“A fax machine operator.”
Next, the guide points to the Forgotten Briefcase on a bench, abandoned since 1978, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, “a monument to absolute inter-human solidarity, even at its most banal.”
The guide then takes the group through an abandoned mall, where a derelict fountain no longer spouts water as “all wishes are cancelled.”
Spoken in Farsi and French, Universal Language is a strange, off-centre film that never loses its unsettled ambience.
A sense of melancholy and dislocation pervades the characters, as if lost between cultures.
Reminiscent of Jacques Tati and Elia Suleiman, Rankin threads the disparate narratives through the city scape, asking what future generations will memorialise of the modern city.
Universal Language opens in cinemas on May 22.
Review by Kathryn Keeble
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
■ Heidelberg Theatre Company's
production The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is sold out and it's easy to see why.
Playing until May 10 in Rosanna, this superbly staged and acted interpretation treats audiences to a memorable theatre experience.
Adapted into a stage play by Simon Stephens from Mark Haddon’s 2003 mystery novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time tells of Christopher Boone, a highly intelligent and clever 15-year-old with autism spectrum disorder.
Christopher turns detective after finding his neighbour’s dog Wellington murdered, resulting in a challenging, life-changing journey.
Assisted by his primary teacher and mentor Siobhan, Christopher records his story in a journal, hoping it will become a play.
Indeed it has, thanks to Haddon’s imaginative narrative and Stephens’s creative stage adaptation. To present this play within a play at its best requires a first-class cast and production team. Under the direction of Karen Wakeham, Heidelberg Theatre Company’s show triumphs on all levels.
Freddy Collyer’s wonderful performance as Christopher demonstrates much dedicated time and research to achieve the required physicality and emotions. Bravo Freddy
Articulate Amelia Halmarick is delightful as Christopher’s trusted mentor Siobhan. Cat Jardine delivers a strong performance as Christopher’s mother Judy, and Soren Jensen with his rich, sonorous voice, presents a sensitive, emotion-evoking portrayal of Christopher’s father, Ed.
Eight talented, versatile actors multi-role play as individual characters, a Greek Chorus expressing Christopher’s thoughts, then transforming into props, such as a ticketmachine.
Skilled, well-disciplined performances are presented by Mandy Murray, Keziah Gillam, John Cheshire, Sam Wyles, Morgan Thomas-Connor, Jackson Langelaan, Eva Parton and Christina Percival.
The revolving stage works brilliantly, particularly for Christopher’s eventful journey to London.
Lisa McVilly’s set/costume design is visually complemented by Deryk Hartwick’s awesome lighting, enhanced by John Rowe’s sound, and Mal Cother’s sign writing. David Cheshire’s original music is pleasingly atmospheric.
The excellent choreographic skills of Elise Moorhouse ensure there is never a dull moment onstage. Congratulations to all. htc.org.au
Review by Cheryl Threadgold
Tomahawk
■ (R) (2015). 127 minutes, Available now on DVD and Blu-Ray.
An unusual mix of characterdriven western and disturbing horror, Bone Tomahawk was one of those films that came out of nowhere, a genuine discovery that surprised and satisfied.
Set in the small town of Hope Springs, we see the series of events that unfold after the arrival of a mysterious stranger named Purvis (David Arquette)
The seemingly aloof loner, whose true colours are shown in the opening scene, attracts the attention of sheriff Franklyn Hunt (Kurt Russell) and his civilian deputy Chicory (Richard Jenkins), and is quickly and violently apprehended.
Notorious sharp-shooter Brooder (Matthew Fox) is sent to fetch the local doctor, Arthur O’Dwyer (Patrick Wilson) , to tend to Purvis’s gunshot wound.
Housebound with a broken leg, Arthur sends his qualified wife Samantha (Lili Simmons) instead, who treats the injured prisoner under the supervision of deputy sheriff Nick (Evan Jonigkeit)
When Samantha, Purvis and Nick are suddenly taken by abductors unknown, Franklyn, Arthur, Chicory and Brooder, wanting to find the trio before they meet a horrific fate, begin a journey across hostile territory that will lead them into a dark world of blood and death.
Bone Tomahawk takes its time setting up character, atmosphere, and locale, and its deliberate pacing may irritate some viewers, who are more accustomed to having action thrown at them straight away.
It is a daring move that pays off as the film goes on, as the time we have spent with these flawed characters makes us more involved when dangerous confrontations cross their path.
What also makes this unique tale fascinating is writer/director S. Craig Zahler’s approach to the material.
Instead of merely churning out a basic good vs evil story that just happens to contain an eye-catching concept, he ambitiously combines a gritty, believable western with a terrifying variation on Joseph Conrad’s classic tale Heart Of Darkness, where man is continually drawn towards repetitive acts of violence and cruelty.
On top of this, Zahler’s screenplay offers a distinctive view of women trying to exist during this period, presenting them as a more intelligent and logical counter-balance to men’s generally more hamfisted way of dealing with various problems.
It reminds one of Tommy Lee Jones’s under-rated 2014 western drama The Homesman (available on DVD).
Casting is another reason for the film’s overall success. Russell (Used Cars/The Thing/Big Trouble In Little China), who made a very welcome return to the big screen during this period, with major roles in the heist film Art Of The Steal, Quentin Tarantino’s highly ac-
claimed The Hateful Eight , and Guardians Of The Galaxy 2. He brings tremendous gravitas to the role of Hunt, and showed that he had lost none of his ability to command the screen.
Oscar nominee Jenkins (The Visitor/The Witches Of Eastwick) is almost unrecognisable as Chicory, but delivered one of his warmest performances to date. Wilson (Hard Candy/Little Children/Watchmen) as the initially bumbling Arthur, Fox (Vantage Point/Lost TV series) as the vain Brooder, and Simmons as Samantha all fit into their roles perfectly, rarely betraying the time in which the story is set.
There are a number of character actors who appear in bit parts, an added bonus which will delight film buffs.
One word of warning, however. If you are squeamish then you will need to prepare yourself, as there are scenes of graphic, unrelenting horror. While necessary to the story being told, these images will upset some people, and definitely justify the film’s R-rating.
For a low-budget film (apparently under $2 million), Bone Tomahawk has a convincingly dusty look, and Zahler uses fire and darkness in a striking manner, all stylishly shot by cinematographer Benji Bakshi You truly believe that this West is a tough place to etch out an existence in.
Production designer Fredrick Waff and costume designer Chantal Filson makes sure everything appears real and rougharound-the-edges.
Finally, editors Fred Raskin and Greg D’Auria are thankfully on the same wavelength as Zahler, ensuring the director’s vision never falls into the ponderous or the redundant.
Bone Tomahawk quietly surfaced on the scene, but don’t let its total lack of publicity allow you to think that it is simply something to ignore.
Though numerous high profile titles may get multi-million dollar advertising campaigns, this dark, thoughtful western proved to be the superior entertainment.
Please track down Zahler's subsequent films, Brawl In Cell Block 99 (2017) and Dragged Across Concrete (2018), which are both brutal and compelling.
The director finally has a new movie out this year, The Bookie And The Bruiser.
RATING - **** Aaron Rourke
● Freddy Collyer (Christopher Boone) at left, with Soren Jensen (Ed) in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Photo: David Belton.
● ● ● ● Aaron Rourke
■ On a hot Saturday afternoon in May 1995 I was on the top deck of a double-decker tourist sightseeing bus whizzing around the streets of New York .
The bus driver was on a microphone downstairs speaking about the buildings of interest.
When we turned into East 49th Street he announced via the speaker near my left ear: "And on your right is the brownstone house where Katherine Hepburn lives."
That was the closest I got to one of the great Hollywood legends, Katharine Hepburn Katharine Houghton Hepburn was born in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1907.
She was the second born of six children, her father was a urologist and her mother campaigned for women's rights.
When Katharine was 14 she discovered the body of her brother Tom who had accidentally hung himself. This unfortunate event had a big effect on her life.
After appearing in stage plays at college she graduated with a degree in history and philosophy.
Katharine was determined to be an actress and after a few theatrical disasters was performing in plays on Broadway
She married Ludlow Smith in 1928 and the marriage was to last for 16 years.
Katharine was spotted by a Hollywood agent and invited to audition for the RKO film A Bill Of Divorcement in 1932.
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Whatever Happened To ... Katharine Hepburn
By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM
She was cast in the lead role and starred opposite John Barrymore. The film was a big hit but Katharine was not your usual film starlet.
She was beautiful with red hair but she never used makeup off screen, wore trousers, refused to give interviews and did not go to parties.
In 1933 she won the Best Actress Academy Award for Morning Glory but she did not attend the award ceremony.
She was acclaimed for her performance as Jo in Little Women but her films in the late 1930s such as Spitfire, Quality Street, Sylvia Scarlett and Mary Of Scotland were flops and Katharine was labelled as "box office poison”.
She purchased the rights to the play The Philadelphia Story and sold them to MGM to make
● ● ● ● Katharine Hepburn the film on the condition that she played the lead role. Her co-stars were Cary Grant, James Stewart and Ruth Hussey and the film was the box office smash of 1940.
In her next film Woman Of The Year she worked with Spencer Tracy for the first time and during the filming their famous romance began.
Spencer Tracy did not want to divorce his wife and his son was deaf. Their love affair continued up to his death and was one of Hollywood's open secrets.
Some of my favourite Katharine Hepburn films were The African Queen, The Rainmaker and Guess Who's Coming To Dinner
During her career Katharine won the Academy Award for Best Actress four times and was nominated on another eight occasions.
The story goes that on the morning of Tracy's funeral in 1967 Katharine went to the funeral parlour.
No family members were there. She assisted staff to carry Spencer's coffin into the hearse and followed in her own car.
She did not want to cause a stir at the funeral or upset his family, so as they approached the church she turned her car into a side street. "Goodbye, friend," she said under her breath. "Here's where I leave you."
I could write pages on the brilliant career of this much loved Hollywood actress but space does not permit.
I wish I had seen her performing in The Old Vic Company production of Measure For Measure at Her Majesty's Theatre here in Melbourne in 1955. Maybe some of our readers did see her.
Katharine Hepburn passed away in 2003 at the age of 96 in Connecticut. There was no funeral service at her own request.
She had played strong independent women on the screen and that was the way she lived her life. Many of the young film actresses of today could learn a lot from watching her films.
Kevin can be heard on 3AWThe Time Tunnel - Remember WhenSundays at 10.10pm with Simon Owens and Andrew McLaren. And on 96.5 FM
That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon.
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WELL STRUCTURED NATURE AT BENALLA
A Well Structured Nature –Anna Mackrell presents a retrospective of expressive landscape and flower paintings inspired by the region that Anna loves.
In the quiet Strathbogie Ranges in Victoria’s north-east, neatly planted pine trees define the edges of paddocks and the curve of the hills.
The sky and clouds expand, creating space and light over the land marked by patches of granite and grazing sheep and cattle.
“My paintings are always better when I’m in Bogie,” Anna explains.
Peace and belonging, mood, colour, tone and light are key components and elements in Anna’s practice which is informed by a broader aim to explore multiple ways of representing the stillness, isolation and slow ‘beauty’ of the rural Australian landscape and life in her still life paintings.
Exhibition closes June 9.
Benalla Art Gallery
Botanical Gardens Bridge St, Benalla
MAPh
Develop highlights a selection of standout 2024 Bachelor-degree graduates from Melbourne’s tertiary institutions, showcasing the fresh vision and talent of emerging photographic artists.
This annual exhibition serves as a launch pad, offering each artist the opportunity to present their work as they step into the next phase of their careers.
Featuring artists from six universities and a broad spectrum of styles and techniques, Develop is a celebration of Australia’s next generation of photographers.
Exhibition opens May 7 and closes June 1.
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860 Ferntree Gully Rd. Wheelers Hill
Bunjil Place
Floribunda is an exhibition organised by Bunjil Place in partnership[ with the National Gallery of Victoria.
The title Floribunda, Latin for many-flowering is a hybrid ‘flower’
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and ‘abundance’. The exhibition Floribunda is a major partnership between the National Gallery of Victoria and Bunjil Place, is an intoxicating larger -than-life mashup of floral imagery, design and motif drawn exclusory from the NGV collection.
Through its ‘Wunderkammer ’ style of display, Floribunda celebrates an reimagines the nature and significance of one of Australia’s most important collections, including Decorative Arts, Fashion. And Textiles, Painting. First nations Australia and Pacific Art, the selection of works span multiple histories, cultures and art forms.
Featuring poignant still life painting, culture embellished with swirls of floral pattern and objects lavishly adorned with buds and blooms, Floribunda connects human experience with the beauty and poetic symbolism of flowers.
Exhibition closes Sunday July 20.
Hours 10am-4pm. Tuesday – Sunday (closed Mondays)
Bunjil Place
2 Patrick North East Dve. Narre Warren
At Geelong
Geelong Gallery has benefitted greatly from the generosity of numerous donors through its 125-year collecting history.
This exhibition celebrates the visionary bequest of gallery member, John Norm Mann that, since 2018, has supported the acquisition of more than 40 works by 28 leading Australian artists.
In line with the donor’s wishes, the John Norman Mann Bequest has been directed to contemporary art, with a popular focus on First Nation’s practices and works by non-indigenous artists inspired by the natural world.
Exhibition closes Sunday May 11. Geelong Gallery Little Malop St, Geelong - Peter Kemp
Music workers
■ The Victorian Music Development Office has launched its new research commission, Skills & 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 evidencebased 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 cenbt 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. hey 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.
Capper in new Oz film
■ Mercurial showman and former AFL champ Warwick Capper has signed to appear in a comedy film, 'Yesterday's Heroes'. It also features a gaggle of other Aussie actors including Fiona O'Laughlin, Krista Vendy, Chris Franklin and one-time American child actor Corey Feldman. Here's the rub: actors have pledged their salaries to a Foundation established to create awareness to the film producer's son, Shaun, who suffered an untimely death. Whipping up pre-publicity frenzy is Max Markson. Production is due for release mid 2026.
Show must go on
■ A record crowd turned up to watch a live reenactment of Banjo Patterson's poem, ' Man from Snowy River'. Eleven wild bush brumbies were mustered but one horse went missing, and still is. The show must go on, and indeed it did , despite catching 10 nags and looking for the elusive 11h nag was made nearly impossible as horses and riders had to traverse 45-degree hilly country. Remember the old saying 'actors should avoid performing with animals and children '.
American Pickers
■ One of my favourite series on Channel 74 is 'American Pickers' with presenter Mike Wolfe traversing America looking for hidden antiques. The series is a ratings winner in America and Australia, but behind the scenes the show is in turmoil. One American website claims Mike Wolfe is in jail for life on an alleged charge of poisoning his on-screen partner. Contradicting life in the slammer, another web report claims Mike Wolfe has pulled the pin and there will be no further series after 26 seasons. In between these online reports there are heaps of other accusations flying around. Wherever the truth lies would make a great movie plot.
Aussie made films
■ 'Australian Financial Review' reports that in 2023 a total of 86 professionally made films were produced in Australia, only one project made a profit namely 'Find the Voice' about John Farnham
Korean winner on Youtube
■ Since 2016 that ear worm 'Baby Shark Dance' is recorded as having received the most
Pinky Ong. - John O’Keefe
With John O’Keefe
● ● ● ● Warwick Capper
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Across Observer Melbourne Lovatts Crossword No 19
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
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By Rob Foenander info@robfomusic.com.au
Easy Rider blues
■ Andy Baylor and his Cajun Combo plus special guests will be taking an easy ride through all the rocking roots music that has made Melbourne one of the greatest music cities in the world , says Andy.
An inspirational force on the scene since the mid 1970s, Andy \has led bands on fiddle, guitar and mandolin in genres associated with country blues, rockabilly and rhythm n blues, western swing, cajun ,funk and jazz.
Memo Music Hall, St Kilda. 4pm-6pm. Sunday, June 8. Tickets at Trybooking.com
Cloudy thinking
■ Singer-songwriter Justin Davies has dropped his new single Cloudy Thinking
It’s both a confession and a comedy, says his media release, where a few too many drinks and thoughts are the theme. Think Tom Waits meets Slim Dusty at last call.
Turning 20
■ Melbourne’s iconic music bar, the Northcote Social Club, has turned 20.
The venue has been a regular hangout for musicians, music lovers, families, footy fans and foodies alike.
It’s also played host to international stars who are known to have popped in for a quiet one. unannounced.
Rob Foenander
● ● ● ● Q-Lit, Victoria’s new festival of queer writers and storytellers is launching its first metro festival from June 20-28, with 15 events.
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Third concert for Lime Cordiale
■ Lime Cordiale and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra announce a third live concert experience for Melbourne on Saturday, September 13.
Collaborating with Lime Cordiale are symphony conductor, Vanessa Scammell (Birds of Tokyo, The Cat Empire) and arranger, Alex Turley (Genesis Owusu, Dan Sultan).
Together with Lime Cordiale’s Oliver and Louis Leimbach, they have dived into the full Lime Cordiale catalogue and created a set list with a symphonic twist.
“We’re thrilled to be adding a third and finsal show at Hamer Hall with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra,” said Oliver and Louis
“We’ve been working on this show over the past few months and can’t wait to share what we’ve prepared. It’s sounding so different.”
Lime Cordiale has amassed over 500 million streams on Spotify, 40 million Apple Music streams, with YouTube views exceeding 30 million.
Their performances and interactions with their fans have made them one of Australia’s most indemand acts, playing to enthusiastic crowds across Australia and overseas.
Lime Cordiale’s third studio album, Enough of The Sweet Talk, was released in July last year and was the first ever recipient of the ARIA’sAustralian #1 Award, which is handed out to the best-selling
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homegrown album. Promoters say:
“It’s a headrush of enchanting indiepop; a tour de force that showcases how much Lime Cordiale both continues to remain tied to their roots and evolve exponentially.
“The album features singles Cold Treatment, The Big Reveal, Ou L'Hypocrite, Pedestal, Imposter Syndrome, Colin, Country Club, and Facts of Life, as well as another six tracks.
Enough Of The Sweet Talk follows on from albums 14 Steps To A Better You and Permanent Vacation , and Cordi Elba – their acclaimed collaboration with actor/ musician/DJ and record label boss Idris Elba.
Dates: Thursday-Saturday, September 11-13.
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne
Tickets: now on sale
Visit: mso.com.au
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● ● ● ● Brothers Louis and Oli Leimbach fomred the Lime Cordiale band, whicxh is known for infectious melodies, catchy hooks, and clever lyrics that resonate with fans across the globe. Their formal music training and prodigious talent allow them to mix various genres such as indie pop, rock, funk, and reggae into a unique style which has gained a significant following.
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Kingston spending
■ Kingston Council’s 2025-26 budget is looking to make major expenditures including $103.6 million capital works program with:
■ $48.6 million for the Mordi Aquatic Centre
■ $20.5 million for community and sporting facilities
■ $20.2 million for roads, drains, footpaths, and bike paths
■ $6.3 million for parks and reserves
■ $5.6 million for playgrounds and active recreation
Kingston Mayor Cr Georgina Oxley said this was the most collaborative budget yet.
“Among the key themes we heard were the need for traffic improvements, more active recreation facilities, clean and wellmaintained open spaces, and to encourage more lively and vibrant shopping strips – all of which are reflected in the draft,” Cr Oxley said.
“This is a financially responsible budget focused on making every dollar count.”
■ Cardinia Highway Patrol officers are appealing for dashcam footage as they investigate a collision in Pakenham on Sunday night, April 27.
It is understood a black dirt bike collided with a black Mercedes SUV on McGregor Rd about 6.20pm.
The male rider was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the car stopped at the scene and spoke to police.
Food truck thanks
■ Cranbourne MLA Pauline Richards told Parliament: “: I would like to say how grateful I am to all the businesses that support the Uniting Church food truck – in particular Alex Makes Meals, Aspire Early Education, Bunnings, Coles Botanic Ridge, Nossal High, Toorak Uniting Church and St John’s Anglican Church . We are very lucky to have businesses and organisations that support the homeless.”
Springvale homes
■ Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny has spoken of new homes in the region: “Whether it is planning for more homes close to train stations and tram stops, introducing housing targets or more homes, including more affordable homes, through the development facilitation program, the Allan Labor Government is getting on with the job.
“We will continue to say yes to more homes, like 87 more affordable homes in Springvale, right near Springvale Station, and 61 homes in Brunswick near trains and tram stops. These are fantastic locations, and it just makes sense to build more homes there,” Ms Kilkenny said.
Hospital visit
■ Melissa Horne, Minister for Health Infrastructure, was joined by Pakenham MLA Emma Vulin to see the works underway, including the poured concrete slabs and footings at the new Pakenham Community Hospital is being built at 5 Drake Place
It will be operated by Monash Health and will include two levels of clinical spaces for services including allied health and rehabilitation, pathology and imaging, public dental, chemotherapy, dialysis and urgent care.
Designs revealed in February show the new public hospital has been designed to create safe and comfortable environments for staff, patients and families.
A main parking precinct is being built to the west of John St and to the south of the Pakenham Place Shopping Centre – ensuring locals can easily access more health care, when they need it, close to home.
Once complete, the new service will help alleviate pressure on nearby emergency departments and major hospitals, delivering important care and treatment for minor injuries or illnesses.
Youths run loose
■ A shopper was left bloodied after a daytime robbery at the Endevaour Hills Shopping Centre tobacconist last week.
Up to six teenagers, some armed with machetes, ran riot through the centre before they attacked a customer.
The group of teens were robbing the TSG tobacconist next to Coles
‘Outcomes based’
■ Mornington Peninsula Shire Council says that it will insist that all future climaterelated proposals be subject to individual Council reports or itemised budget bids, with clear measures of effectiveness.
“Each project must also consider emissions and provide comparison data for alternative options, supporting more informed decision-making,” said a Council representative. “The decision also allows Council to place greater focus on the priorities raised consistently by the community, including coastal protection, stormwater management and the maintenance of public assets, while continuing to meet its obligations.”
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
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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.
Sulky Snippets Sulky Snippets
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.
Len Baker
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.
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CLARE Circulation Stimulator. VGC. 150 ONO. Frankston. 9789 9634. N-Q
COLLECTORS Melway Nos 9, 20, 33. Wax matches (234) in book, 17 loose. VFL Records, finals, mainly Richmond. Small and large. Phone cards. Vatious prices. Box Hill South., 9890 7904.N-Q
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
BOAT. Aluminium. 3.8 motor. Evenrude motor. 6HP . Free winch and trailer and accessories. GC. $1000. Wandong. 0418 399 261. R-U
BRICKS. 100 clean, red. Plus halves. $50. Keon Park. 9469 4558.N-Q
BUILDER’S Electrical Pole, steel box and timber pole. GC. Free. Murrindindi. 0418 564 174. R-U
CAMPER TRAILER. Used once. Slide out kiychen plus extras. VGC. $4300. Dromana. 5981 4517. N-Q
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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
DOG KENNEL. Plastic. Grey colour. Very clean. never used as kennel. GC. $10. Purchaser to collect. Doreen. 9717 3465. N-Q
FOLDING BIKE. Suit adult. Everything works. Gears. GC. $120. Seymour. 0419 881 573. 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
GARDEN ROCKS. Approx. 200mm-150mm for landscaping. Approx. 260. Free. Nunawading, 0407 696 343. N-Q
GARDEN ROCKS. Small and medium. All sizes. All free. Also 12 blue stone pitches. All free. Bulleen. 9850 5128. N-Q
HORSE RUG. Tartan. Never used. VGC. $65. Macleod. 9459 6714. R-U
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
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
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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
PRAM. Old, child’s collectable. GC. $60. Wandong. 041`8 399 261. R-U
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
SUBARU Rego Plates. B/ W Slimline:
TABLE. Large solid timber, dining room table, 2100mm x 1000mm. Plus six chairs. GC. $30. Yea. 0419 109 887. N-Q
TABLE. Round. Polished timber. 100cm diameter. Seats 4. VGC. $90. Mill Park. 9436 8935. N-Q
TELESCOPE. 76/700EG. Premium. 76 mirror diameter. 700mm focal length. 28x-233x magnification. Equatoirial mount. As new. $60 ONO. Cheltenham. 0438 533 123.F-M
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
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
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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
Inclusive utilities $300pw. 0432 047 206. N-Q
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.
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GARDENER’S DAY OUT. Royal 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
CARE Support Worker. Part-time. Needed to provide supervision and companionship to 78yo lady in home. Full day Monday and Wednesday, and Thurs. afternoon. Hourly rate as per market, nego- tiable. Yea. 0438 652 784.N-Q
BANK Money Boxes. GC. Negotiable. Mill Park. 9436 8935. H-O
Bible
In depth Bible study and online Biblical studies. 0447 515 450 N-Q
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■ South. Bayside, Boroondara (south), Glen Eira, Kingston, Melbourne, Port Phillip, Stonnington, Yarra.
■ East. Boroondara (north), KnoxSherbrooke, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash, Whitehorse.
■ West. Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Hume, Maribyrnong, Melton, Merri-bek, Moonee Valley, Moorabool, Wyndham.
■ South-East. Cardinia, Casey, Frankston, Greater Dandenong, Mornington Peninsula (inc. Southern Peninsula and Western Port).
■ Regional. Mansfield, Mitchell, Murrindindi, Nillumbik (rural), Strathbogie, Whittlesea (rural), Yarra Ranges.
