The Local Paper. Peninsula-Frankston-Greater Dandenong-Casey-Cardinia Edition. Wed., June 18, 2025

PAKENHAM: WOMAN BLOWS .263

■ A woman had her car impounded after she was allegedly caught five and a half times over the legal limit in Pakenham on Wednesday (June 11)

Cardinia Highway Patrol officers were on patrol when they spotted a white MG wagon travelling southbound on McGregor Rd about 11.55pm.

Officers intercepted the vehicle on Park Boulevard, and the 43-year-old driver underwent a preliminary breath test at the scene.

She then underwent a roadside evidentiary test, where she returned an alleged reading of 0.263.

The woman’s licence was immediately suspended for 12 months, and her vehicle was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1445.

She is expected to be charged on summons with traffic offences.

■ South-East Metropolitan MLC David limbrick has told State Parliament about a local couple who tolde of a 600 per cent rise in Work Cover premiums over six years.

“I met with a young couple that are trying to expand their tiling and interior design business,” Mr Limbrick said.

“They expressed frustration with the difficulty of shifting from being sole traders to establishing a business with the potential for growth.

■ Michael Galea, South-Eastern Metropolitan MLC, has raised the need for public transport with Gabrielle Williams, Minister for Public and Active Transport.

“The State Budget announced is another great budget for the south-east, including in the space of transport, with locked-in continuation of route 881, with its extension from Merinda Park to Clyde North,” said Mr Galea.

“It is one of many new routes servicing the Clyde North area.

“This confirmation comes on top of the recent extension of route 798 along Hardys Rd into Clyde North as well as the forthcoming extension of the Bells Rd bus route, the 831, south from Berwick

“These are all very exciting developments in the space of public transport in my patch of the outer south-east, and I ask the minister to update the house on these improvements,” Mr Galea said.

“The challenges they experienced included difficulty in estimating the up-front costs, making it difficult to budget for expected outlays; high premiums despite no claims history; and no differentiation between costs for staff doing admin tasks and staff doing site work.

“It was a really difficult meeting with them. They are a couple with a great business idea to provide for their family, but the escalation in materials, costs, taxes and other charges and then a much higher than expected insurance premium just slow any progress.

“But they did not come with just their own story; they brought several case studies from other businesses. These included one that experienced an over 600 per cent growth in premiums over six years, with no claims history and an unblemished record, another business that collapsed after an incorrect charge that was not rectified quickly enough to save the business and one that suspected they might have been targeted after receiving several audits after raising concerns, despite no history of claims or safety issues.”

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FIGHT AGAINST WASTE STATION

■ The community is fighting against a waste transfer station at Hampton Park, says South-Eastern Metropolitan MLC AnnMarie Hermans.

“This is a David and Goliath fight, a community standing together against big government and big business to protect their homes and their community,” Ms Hermans said.

“The proposed waste transfer station in Hampton Park is not just unpopular, it has been categorically rejected, and that is why today people have come out from their homes.

“We have a mayor, a deputy and councillors here as well who have joined us.

“Over 6200 residents have provided petitions, objections and submissions. They are parents, business owners, families and migrants living in Lynbrook, Hampton Park, Narre Warren South, Lyndhurst and Cranbourne North.

“The residents understand the need for a place to dump waste, but it should not be acceptable for any responsible government to allow this to be located near homes, schools or in a residential area.

“The new Casey councillors agree and unanimously voted for the Government to move this facility to another location.

“If VCAT overturns the EPA’s refusal and allows this waste station to go ahead in this area, the government needs to defend the EPA’s decision, because the location is inappropriate and there are genuine health, safety and environmental concerns.

“I thank the people of the Lynbrook Residents Association here today, Hampton Park Progress, the Casey Residents & Ratepayers Association, the ‘We Say No’ campaign and all of the councillors and people.

“When the community cried out, Labor state MPs were nowhere to be found. Only after massive public pressure, supported by my work in this place, did the member for Narre Warren South finally acknowledge the community’s concerns.

“The Minister for Planning claims the matter is out of her hands, but her Government laid the foundations for this project.

“It was Victorian Labor’s plans on recycling and waste infrastructure which identified this site in a residential area as a waste hub in 2018.

“It required community consultation, but people’s concerns have been ignored, and there are no protections that can be practically implemented with it being only 54 metres away from people’s homes.

“How hypocritical is this government?

“The Minister for Energy and Resources publicly opposes a waste-to-energy facility in Wollert, neighbouring her electorate, despite masterminding these plans.

“Meanwhile the Deputy Prime Minister opposed one in Lara, the area which he represents in Federal Parliament

“If this facility was no good for the people of Wollert or Lara, why is it acceptable for the people in my community?

“While we support recycling and waste into energy, these facilities need to be positioned away from residential areas. Sporting clubs, schools and community groups like Lynbrook Primary, the Hampton Park Junior Football Club and the Hazara Shamama Association are concerned about the risk to their community and young people and feel they have been ignored. No material about the waste facility has been provided in any language other than English.”

‘More buses needed in Dandy’

UNDERRESOURCED NETWORK

■ South-Eastern Metropolitan MLC Rachel Payne has told Parliament of the need for more bus services in Dandenong.

“My constituency question is for the Minister for Public and Active Transport [Gabrielle Williams].

“My constituent is a resident of Dandenong and has mobility issues.

“She relies on public transport to get her to her retail job at Chadstone

“:My constituent usually catches the 804 bus, which does not run on Sundays.

“Although an alternate route does exist, the stop is too far away for her to access.

“Most metropolitan bus services run until 9pm seven days a week.

“Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs have received significant funding in the State Budget for service improvements.

“Despite its significant social needs, Greater Dandenong remains one of Melbourne’s most under-resourced bus networks, so my constituent asks: will the minister commit to funding bus service improvements in Greater Dandenong?”

Flinders named as finalist

■ Flinders has officially been named a finalist in the 2025 Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards , representing the Mornington Peninsula in the Tiny Town category.

It is the only town from the Peninsula to make the shortlist this year and is up against a strong field of coastal and inland competitors from across Victoria

The Flinders submission focused on the town’s natural beauty, strong sense of community, local businesses and the diverse visitor experiences available year round.

Mayor Crr Anthony Marsh said: “The recognition reflects the strong visitor appeal of Flinders and the importance of tourism to the region.

“Tourism plays a key role in the Flinders economy and across the Mornington Peninsula.”

Chase ends in Dandenong

■ Cardinia Highway Patrol officers have charged a man following an extended follow that ended in Dandenong

Police officers were on patrol when they attempted to intercept a Ford station wagon on Camms Rd about 3.20am on Wednesday, June 11.

It is understood the Ford failed stop on police direction and continued travelling north along Evans Rd. With the assistance of the Air Wing, officers followed the Ford through Thompsons Rd, before turning onto Eastlink and then continuing to the Monash Freeway

The Ford turned off at the Police Rd exit a short time later, before colliding with a patient transport van that was stopped at traffic lights.

The occupants of the van were not injured, and there were no patients on board at the time.

Officers continued following the Ford to Blackmore St in Dandenong North, where it came to a stop.

The sole occupant and driver of the vehicle attempted to flee on foot, before he was swiftly arrested.

The Ford was searched, and officers located and seized an amount of drugs and weapons.

Recycfling drive

■ Cardinia residents can drop off their ewaste, polystyrene, soft plastics, textiles and excess cardboard for free at the upcoming Recycling Drive and Drop event.

Running over two days, all accepted items will be reused, repurposed or recycled.

Hosted by Cardinia Shire Council with SCR group, the event aims to provide residents with a simple and sustainable option for recovering commonly hard to recycle items through a convenient drive-thru service.

The event take s place 9am-1pm on Saturday, July 5, and 9am-1pm on Sunday, july 6, at the Council depot at 18A Purton Road, Pakenham.

1000 responses

■ The City of Casey has completed an extensive community-wide consultation of the Casey Community Local Law, with more than 1000 residents providing feedback.

As well as an online survey, the consultation included:

■ 12 face-to-face pop-ups - one in each of Casey’s wards.

■ Four community workshops.

■ Door-knocking more than 400 homes, with residents receiving information and feedback cards.

■ Hundreds of conversations across the community.

This feedback will inform a new Casey Community Local Law and a draft version of the new proposed Local Law will be released for public review and feedback in August.

Award for Frankston

■ Frankston City Council has been named winner of the Supporting Tennis – Local Government Recognition Award at the 2025 Victorian Community Tennis Awards, held at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club

The awards celebrate outstanding contributions to grassroots tennis across the state.

Frankston City Council was recognised for its strong leadership, inclusive programming, and successful partnerships with local clubs and Tennis Victoria – all driven through the Council’s adopted 2021 Tennis Action Plan.

Frankston City Councillor Cherie Wanat, Chair of Council’s Sport and Recreation Liaison Committee, proudly accepted the award on behalf of Council, saying it was a proud moment for the city.

"This award is a testament to the hard work, passion, and collaborative spirit of our clubs, volunteers, and Council staff. We're committed to growing tennis at a grassroots level, and this recognition affirms that we're on the right path," she said.

"From investing in court upgrades to hosting club forums and promoting inclusive participation, our Tennis Action Plan ensures we’re building a strong future for sport in Frankston."

Frankston was one of only two councils in Victoria to complete the Thriving Tennis Communities project for a second time, which aims to better understand clubs and their local communities, and their specific needs.

Eight out of 10 local clubs are now actively involved in new development action plans as part of this project

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● Ann-Marie Hermans MLC

MELBOURNE

Visa breaches alleged

■ A Sudan-born man has appeared before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (June 10), charged with failing to comply with his visa-mandated conditions.

The Australian Federal Police charged the man, 39, after he was located in Melbourne

The man was charged with two counts of failing to ensure an electronic monitoring device remains in good working order,.

This offence carries a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment and/or a $99,000 fine.

KINGS PARK Blaze at home

■ Six FRV crews are responded to a house fire in Kings Park on Wednesday night (june 11).

Firefighters arrived at the Covar Place scene at 5.41pm, finding a 15-metre by 20metre single storey brick house well alight.

One occupant had safely evacuated before crews arrived.

The fire was in the back half of the property and had reached the roof space.

Firefighters escalated the response, sending additional firefighters and appliances.

Donning breathing apparatus, crews worked together to attack the fire, bringing it under control at 6.18pm.

A community advice warning was issued for smoke in the area.

SUNSHINE NORTH New charges

■ A Melbourne man with alleged links to international organised crime has been charged over his alleged involvement in a plot to import 70kg of cocaine.

The man, 32, from Sunshine North , is one of two brothers who were charged in over their alleged links to a ‘rip crew’ that was accused of breaking into a shipping container at the Port of Melbourne in March to access a consignment they allegedly believed contained cocaine.

However, authorities had already discovered and removed 70kg of cocaine and two GPS trackers hidden inside the shipment of industrial machinery.

A ‘rip crew’ is a group of professionals hired by criminal syndicates to retrieve illegally imported drugs from high-security areas.

When two men, dressed in black clothes and balaclavas, allegedly broke into the precinct with bolt cutters on March 105, they retrieved packages of an inert substance the AFP had placed in the container.

As a result of inquiries, the AFP executed a search warrant at the Sunshine North man’s home on April 2, and charged him over the alleged discovery of small quantities of illicit drugs at the property.

Police also seized a mobile phone for digital forensic analysis.

While examining this device, the AFP allegedly found evidence linking the man to the plot to retrieve the 70kg of cocaine which had been imported into Australia via sea cargo.

As a result of the new alleged evidence, the man was taken into custody on June 5, and appeared before the Melbourne Magistrates Court the following day charged with:

■ One count of attempted possession of a commercial quantity of an unlawfully imported border-controlled drug. he maximum penalty for this offence is life imprisonment.

■ One count of failing to comply with a 3LA Order. The maximum penalty for this offence is 10 years’ imprisonment.

The man was remanded in custody to reappear in court on July 23.

AFP Detective Superintendent Simone Butcher said the latest charges reinforced the relentless dedication of AFP investigators. “Our investigators comb through gigabytes of information in pursuit of the evidence they need,” Det Supt Butcher said.

“The AFP is dedicated to keeping Australians safe from the harm caused by illicit drugs and the cynical greed of organised crime pedalling their misery.”

MERCEDES IMPOUNDED: CLOCKED AT 131-KMH

■ Nearly one-third of drink drivers apprehended by Police during a major operation on CityLink allegedly blew more than double the limit.

The operation was led by Fawkner Highway Patrol and saw police conducting highvolume alcohol and drug testing on CityLink, targeting impaired drivers.

Police conducted 3007 preliminary breath tests, with 32 caught exceeding the alcohol limit.

Ten of those were found to have a reading more than .10, with one reaching an alleged reading of .158 which is more than three times the limit.

Officers also detected three alleged drug drivers from the 86 drivers tested.

Victoria Police is warning motorists there is a zero tolerance to drink and drug driving, with significant penalties for those blatantly disregarding the rules.

The operation was conducted by the Fawkner Highway Patrol, with support from Road Policing Drug and Alcohol Section and Melbourne and Greensborough highway patrols.

It forms part of the efforts by police across the state, who were out in force to drive down road trauma.

As part of Operation Regal, State Highway Patrol members impounded a vehicle after the driver was allegedly found to be speeding and driving while drunk.

The Mercedes sedan drew the attention of patrolling members when they detected the 31year-old travelling at 131-km h in a 100-kmh zone on the Princes Freeway about 9.20am.

The Point Cook man – who had a zero-alcohol condition on his licence - underwent a breath test, returning an alleged reading of .122.

His vehicle was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1305 and his licence was immediately suspended.

The man can expect to be charged on summons with numerous driving offences.

Police caught 136 drink drivers and 85 drug drivers across the state as part of Operation Regal.

Also detected were 117 disqualified/suspended drivers, 113 unlicensed drivers, 264 unregistered vehicles, 1252 speeding offences and 113 mobile phone offences.

Fawkner Highway Patrol, Senior Sergeant Frank Cuce said: “The number of impaired drivers we detected is incredibly disappointing.

“Not only are these drivers breaking the law, they’re also making a choice that puts everyone else on the road around them in danger.

“Detecting and removing impaired drivers from our roads is a significant priority for police and we make no apologies for running these operations. HOPPERS CROSSING

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DHURRINGILE

Fatal collision

■ Police are investigating a fatal crash in Dhurringile on Sunday morning, Juine 8. Emergency services were called to Dhurringile Rd following reports a car had lost control and crashed into a tree about 6am.

The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash remains ongoing.

ORBOST

Two killed

■ Police are investigating a fatal crash in Orbost on Tuesday morning, June 10.

Emergency services were called to reports of a car crashing into a tree near the corner of Murphys Lane and BonangOrbost Rd about 12.20am.

The 18-year-old male driver and a 15year-old male passenger died at the scene.

A third occupant was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and investigation remains ongoing.

HAMPTON PARK

Armed robbery

■ Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a woman following an armed robbery in Hampton Park Investigators allege that a man and woman approached a group of 15-year-old boys as they were leaving a park on Bluff Rd on Saturday, May 10, about 3.50pm.

Statewide

Country Fire Authority firefighters respondedto a house fire in Hoppers Crossing.

Crews arrived at the McCormack Crescent scene just before 6.30pm Wednesday (June 11), finding a 15-metre by 20-metre single storey brick veneer property well alight.

Firefighters immediately escalated the response, sending additional crews and appliances to attack the fire.

The back of the house was fully ablaze, with flames and smoke visible.

Donning breathing apparatus, firefighters worked together to attack the fire.

Crews brought the fire under control within 15 minutes of arrival.

Firefighters then conducted a search of the property and did not locate any occupants.

Crews remained on scene, fully extinguishing the fire.

The fire was deemed suspicious and will be investigated by Victoria Police MALVERN

Road death

■ Prahran Highway Patrol officers are investigating a collision in Malvern on Thursday night (June 12.

It is understood a car struck a pedestrian on Malvern Rd, near the intersection of Meredith St, about 6pm.

The pedestrian, a 22-year-

old Melbourne woman, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. She died in hospital on Friday morning.

The male driver of the vehicle, a 62-year-old Mount Waverley man, stopped at the scene and assisted.

Exact circumstances of the collision are being investigated.

BAYSWATER

Drug seizure

■ Police have seized approximately $1.5 million worth of cannabis from an industrial area in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs as part of an ongoing investigation into commercial drug trafficking.

Detectives from Croydon Divisional Response Unit executed two search warrants at two factory sites in the Bayswater area on Thursday (June 12).

Upon entering the adjoining factories, detectives uncovered two large-scale hydroponic cannabis set-ups.

More than 1300 cannabis plants were seized, weighing just over 1000 kilograms (a tonne).

No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information about drug trafficking is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au Victoria Police

The teens were carrying a football when it is alleged the woman produced a taser and made demands for the football.

It is alleged the woman chased the boys, causing one to fall to the ground before stealing the football and fled the scene.

A 15-year-old Brighton boy sustained serious injuries.

Detectives executed three search warrants in Hampton East, South Melbourne and Footscray where they located and recovered the allegedly stolen football and taser.

A 20-year-old South Melbourne woman was arrested and charged with armed robbery and remanded to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court. Investigations in relation to the identity of the male co-offender remains under investigation.

MORNINGTON PENINSULA Inquiry extended

■ The State Government is extending the final reporting date for the Board of Inquiry into the McCrae landslide to gather more expert evidence to get to the bottom of what happened.

The reporting date will be extended to September 10 to allow the Inquiry to obtain further expert evidence to make findings on the Terms of Reference.

In January, a landslide led to multiple homes being evacuated in McCrae and a Council worker was hospitalised after a house slid down a hill and collided with other homes.

The Inquiry was established on March 18 to investigate the cause of the landslide. The Inquiry has undertaken work including site visits, public hearings, and extensive engagement with the local community.

Led by Renée Enbom KC, the Inquiry is also investigating measures to prevent similar incidents occurring again.

The Inquiry will now be required to deliver a final report to the State Government by no later than September 10.

Premier Jacinta Allan said: “We thank the board for the substantial amount of work to investigate the cause of the McCrae landslide to date.”

“The extension of the Inquiry will ensure residents’ voices will continue to be heard and will help identify measures to prevent this from happening again."

Ms Enbom said the additional time enables geotechnical engineers and other experts to undertake further analysis.

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■ More space to build more homes has been unlocked by the level Crossing Removal Project.

Housing and Building Minister Gabrielle Williams announced construction of a 97home social housing development in Noble Park will begin in the coming weeks.

The project is jointly funded with the Albanese Labor Government and will deliver modern, energyefficient homes for Victorians on the Housing Register –with the first residents expected to move in by mid-2027.

Delivered in partnership with Cedar Woods and community housing provider

HousingFirst , the five-storey development will feature six ground-floor retail stores, creating a vibrant, accessible hub just metres from Noble Park Station – which was elevated in 2018 as part of the Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal Project. Several projects across the Level Crossing Removal program have freed up land and will deliver well-located homes – with sites in Gardiner, Rosanna and Murrumbeena also being transformed.

Together, these four projects will deliver 367 new homes next to upgraded train stations and key services.

“Through our $6.3 billion Big Housing Build and Regional Housing Fund, we’re delivering more than 13,300 social and affordable homes across Victoria – with more than 10,100 homes already complete or un-

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derway. Victoria continues to build and approve thousands of more homes than any other state,” said a Governemnt representative.

“We know there is more to do and that's why we're delivering bold reforms to fasttrack good developments, deliver more homes close to train and tram stations and get more townhouses off the ground.

“The project is jointly funded by the Allan Labor Government through the state government’s record investment in social and affordable housing and through the Albanese Labor Government’s Housing Australia Future Fund.”

In Greater Dandenong, $87 million has been invested to build 254 new homes through the Big Housing Build and other housing programs.

“This is exactly the kind of opportunity that our major projects have made possible –thanks to our Level Crossing Removal Program we’ve created more space for much-needed homes, close to transport and community precincts,” Ms Williams said.

Isaacs MHR Mark Dreyfus said: “This major social housing project in Noble Park, delivered through the Albanese Labor Government’s Housing Australia Future Fund in partnership with the Victorian Government, will provide much-needed housing located near public transport.”

Housing and Building Minister Harriet Shing said the community can be proud.

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Michelle Allen and team of Muddy Creek Health Hub, Yea

I have been working as a massage therapist in Yea, at my home for the last 15 years.

I have supported people's relaxation, remedial or correctional and palliative care treatments for this community and it's been an honor.. I have always been fascinated by the body and finding ways of helping people in pain and learning to see if we can push past our symptoms to heal on a deep or lasting level. It's always been a dream of mine to be part of a health hub that includes different types of therapists and modalities coming together.

Technology is happening in our health care industry and with so many amazing minds and by still using old fashioned foundations there is some seriously successful solutions for people's pain and healthcare needs.

My clinic is lucky enough to have Rebecca Bullen join the team as a Remedial Therapist who brings the same values with a different touch to her care for clients.

I have also introduced a Telsa

Former which uses Functional Magnetic Stimulation machine that can change our body on a very deep physiological level.

It supports problems around inflammation, pain, muscular atrophy and injury, stimulates the lymphatic system and supports drainage.

Weight loss or cellulite reduction or body sculpting. Pelvic floor issues and incontinence problems have had huge success and erectile dysfunction also has some.

We have an awesome team to begin with of Rebecca Bullen, Nicole Schryver, Grace Hamilton and myself who look forward to being part of Yea and districts healthcare solutions.

My telephone number is 0419 625 536 if you would like to talk more or even come in and have a look around at our facilities. The clinic's number is 0417 658 366 or email us at info@muddycreekhealthhub. com.au

Our address is 7 The Semi Circle, Yea. The old medical Centre and the old dentist.

Singing In The Rain

● ● An exuberant gorilla at Werribee Open Range Zoo is challenging the wide-spread belief that this species dislikes the rain – and he’s making quite a splash doing it.

The 25-year-old silverback, Ganyeka, has been caught on discreet keeper cameras enthusiastically enjoying the rain, putting a cheeky spin on the classic phrase ‘singing in the rain’.

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Locals reject Kingswood plans

Sir, Kingston ratepayers have overwhelmingly jejected Satterley’s Kingswood Golf Course plans

The Labor State Government received 1 482 community objections to the Kingswood Golf Course proposed development plans

Plans saw dwellings crammed in at a preposterous 4.5m wide

The development would overburden an area ill-equipped to handle a dramatic population increase

Objections varied, but Kingston City Council’s response described the plans as poor quality, lacking transparency, clarity, and detail.

They are confusing, containing technical errors and inconsistencies.

The plans do not meet acceptable standards, and they require further work before approval is considered.

The rejection of previous development plans for the site by our council highlights that the community is not anti-development but rather opposed to inappropriate overdevelopment.

The plans fail to satisfy the requirements for the Development Plan Overlay, Vegetation Protection Overlay, Buffer Area Overlay, Special Building Overlay, and do not meet the expectations of the Golf Course Redevelopment Standing Advisory Committee.

The SAC has expressed concerns about the lack of clarity in how the development plan was arrived at.

Instead of achieving a siteresponsive design to protect the local environment, there are plots of land as narrow as 4.5m wide, which can only be described as a fool’s exercise on how many small dwellings one can cram into a golf course.

The plans also fail to adequately identify and protect the site's environmental values and asset ownership with Melbourne Water.

Kingston City Council is working towards meeting housing targets for the Federal Labor Government's mass immigration program without resorting to overdevelopment in Dingley Village

In a recent public statement, State Planning Minister Sonia Kilkenny emphasised the importance of focusing on areas close to trains stations, trams, jobs and services when approving new developments.

She also reiterated that "our green open spaces are what make Melbourne so liveable."

The proposed development would increase Dingley Village's population by 19 per cent in just 6 per cent of the available space.

The suburb has no trains or trams and is only served by a couple of insufficient bus routes. There is also concern about traffic congestion and lack of a pedestrian pathway connecting Kingswood to the shopping precinct.

I urge Sonia Kilkenny and the State Labor Government to take this opportunity to do the

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right thing by working with Kingston Council, Satterley, and the community to provide a revised development plan that achieves net community benefits and positive environmental outcomes.

Despite issues such as local flooding risks, lack of infrastructure, services, and secondary schools not being properly addressed in the plans, the Kingswood Golf Course development can be corrected by reducing the number of plots to align with the local neighbourhood character.

If Sonia Kilkenny chooses to approve this flawed development plan for the Kingswood Golf Course, it will demonstrate that the Labor State Government is working to line the pockets of Satterley , the same developers who fund their political party, rather than serving the community.

I thank Kingston City Council officers, planning team leader Jonathon Guttman, and the community including Save Kingswood and the Dingley Village Community Association for their thorough assessment of Satterley's development plans for the Kingswood Golf Course in Dingley Village Satterley acquired the land after a controversial divestment by superannuation fund AusSuper in 2023, having sat on the site for nine years.

The process was spurred on at the urging of the State Government in January of this year. The State Government gave Council a little under a month

to scrutinise thousands of pages of planning documents without scope for community consultation, with Council being stonewalled by Ms Kilkenny’s office until locals took action.

The Council has provided feedback on these plans to Ms. Kilkenny, who holds ultimate decision-making power over the site in the coming weeks.

Cr Caroline White Caruana Ward, Kingston City Council

Lower NDIS limits

Sir,

In the wake of the appalling decision by the NDIS to lower price limits for physiotherapy supports, the Australian Physiotherapy Association has been inundated with stories from our members across the country on how this decision diminishes access to critical care for many of Australia’s most vulnerable people.

In one particularly troubling case, Meg Lowry, an APA member in the electorate of Logan in Queensland, has had to scrap plans to build a new practice in a low income area due to the financially challenges she will face because of this decision.

After spending thousands of hours planning, working with local government and acquiring permits to build a brain health and balance practice in an area void of much needed outpatient care, Meg finally had her application to build this new practice approved last year.

Now, after having endured five years of price limit freezes and massive rises in the costs of construction, Meg says this latest decision by the NDIS makes building the clinic too financially impractical to proceed.

As a result, local residents will now be left without badly needed care as the property site Meg Lowry spent so much time and energy acquiring sits empty.

Australian Physiotherapy Association, by email

Patience is a virtue

Sir,

To quote the very brilliant, Elon Musk: “Patience is a virtue, and I’m learning patience. It’s a tough lesson.”

To quote the very learned, Joyce Meyer:

“Patience is not simply the ability to wait - it’s how we behave while waiting.”

Howard Hutchins

100 Harold St Wantirna

Peron revolt

■ BUENOS AIRES, Friday: Although the official radio claims all is calm, Peron supporters here haye burnt seven Catholic churches and a cardinals palace.

The radio said early today the revolution against President Juan Peron was crushed with heavy loss of life. United Press reports: 156 killed, and about 900 injured/96 critically.

Inland air

■ Ansett Airways made the inaugural flight of its air service to Mildura and Broken Hill to day.'' The service by Ansett means that Mildura and Broken Hill now have a twicedaily service to and from Melbourne.

Jilted lover

■ A jilted18-year-old lover had attacked his rival with a knife in Flinders st., on June 13, police told the City Court yesterday.

The Court was told the youth "had been so distressed” when his romance was broken that he had collapsed and been taken to hospital for more than a week.

The youth, Kenneth David Bramich, 18, of North st., Richmond, who pleaded not gullty to a charge of unlawful assault with a weapon on June 13, was remanded until June 24 to undergo medical examination.

Valerie Jean Spurrier, 17, of Burnley st., Richmond , wept as she told the Court: "I know Bramich loves me. But I just fell out of love."

"I thought it best to end it," she said.

She told Mr. Goldberg, for Bramich, she had met Kenny last November and became engaged in February.

Shortly after the engagement Kenny had gone to Puckapunyal to do his National Service training.

Four weeks ago she had gone to visit him and had told him the engagement was off.

Anthony Ramoskis , of Hoddle st., Collingwood, who allegedly was attacked by Bramich, said he had gone to meet Valerie at Flinders St. Bramich had stopped Valerie. "I went over to ask what was wrong. He met me half way and grabbed a knife out of some newspaper he was carrying. I don't think he tried to stab me. I was too easy to hit and he never looked like hitting me. I think he just wanted to frighten me."

Mr. Goldberg said Bramich was a subnormal person who until he found himself going with Spurrier had been the victim of childish ridicule.

In A Persian Garden

■ The Dunolly Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents In a Persian Garden: An Afternoon with Liza Lehmann and Friends on Saturday, June 28 at 2pm at St John's Anglican Church, 5 Finch St, Malvern East

This song cycle for soprano, contralto, tenor and bass by Edwardian song-writer Liza Lehmann in a setting from 1896, will be narrated by Rachel Buckley, with additional songs by the composer.

Accompanied by Geoff Urquhart, featured artists are: Amelia Ryan, soprano, Helen Hill, contralto, Brett O'Meara, tenor, and Ian Woolford, bass-baritone.

The audience will be asked to enjoy 'the beauties of nature, the essence of love, the mysteries of existence, the joys of wine, and the necessity of seizing the day.'

The admission price includes programme and post-performance light refreshments. Duration is 90 minutes.

Performance Date: Saturday, June 28 at 2pm

Venue: St John's Anglican Church, 5 Finch St, Malvern East

Tickets: www.trybooking.com/DCAMM Cheryl Threadgold

Don’t Get Carried Away

■ Roy Barker’s one man show, Don’t Get Carried Away, is a picaresque account of events in his life that led him to becoming a jobbing actor.

From his role in the primary school musical to work on advertisements and plays, Barker’s account, though linear in its narrative style, maintains a disarming charm given his delight at scoring roles he thought were out of his reach.

The piece serves more as a family history of coming to Australia as a10-pound pom, going to school in Doveton, becoming an apprentice printer to scoring acting gigs.

As such, this work serves as a reminiscence that would delight Barker’s grandchildren relating, as it does,to episodes in his life’s journey.

There is no real character development or story arc to the piece. Through it all, Barker maintains his surprise and enjoyment at having the opportunity to take part in the craft of performing.

There isn’t a vast repertoire of performance skills on display or any particular insight into the emotional challenges. Barker merely documents episodes of how he came to pursue what was, after years in the printing industry, his life’s passion.

Director, Clare Pickering, has done her best to allow Barker to utilise all of the small stage in the Butterfly Club, with the occasional change of costume or attempt to engage directly with the audience providing a little variety.

The work, as such, serves as a passion piece more than anything else – and good luck to him.

Review by David McLean

Bohemian

Rhapsody

■ Following a hugely successful 2023-24 sell-out tours, Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody is returning to The National Theatre with a new show - for one night only.

Queen is among the greatest rock bands of the 20th century and Freddie Mercury is hailed by many as the most charismatic and flamboyant performer in contemporary rock history.

Well-known Australian Freddie Mercury impersonator, Thomas Crane, with his Bohemian Rhapsody band, brings back to life the visual excitement, sound and stage energy as witnessed at a Queen concert.

Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody features all the great hits including We Will Rock You, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, We Are The Champions, Radio Ga Ga, A Kind of Magic, I Want To Break Free, Another One Bites the Dust, and of course, Bohemian Rhapsody Friday, August 16.

THE LUCKY COUNTRY

■ Following its acclaimed debut season at Sydney’s Hayes Theatre, the smash hit new musical, The Lucky Country, about what it means to be Australian , will open at Melbourne’s Lawler Theatre from Monday October 13, before heading to Brisbane Powerhouse as part of MELT Festival

With an original score that pays homage to some of Australia’s greatest musicians, this 60minute chamber musical takes audiences on a joyful and moving ride through a patchwork of Aussie stories.

Digging deep into the themes of identity and belonging, The Lucky Country is a heartfelt and wildly entertaining celebration of who we can be as Australians

Created by two Australian theatre-makers — composer and lyricist Vidya Makan (Hamilton, SIX) and director Sonya Suares (Into the Woods, Sunday in the Park with George) - The Lucky Country reclaims and reimagines the national songbook with a soundtrack, performed live by a five-piece band (featuring yidaki) alongside an ensemble of six.

Composer and lyricist Vidya Makan said: “We wanted the music to feel instantly familiar — like flipping through the radio dial of Australia. You’ll hear echoes of Baker Boy, Jimmy Barnes, Kylie, The Seekers, Electric Fields plus loads more — all remixed through a contemporary lens that feels uniquely ours.”

Meet Boy, a 13-year-old Thiitharr Warra kid, whose youthful optimism is dashed when he clashes with his teacher’s notion of ‘our shared history’.

It sparks a journey of self-actualisation that leads him back to Country and a moment of truth. While Boy grapples with the fault lines in our national story, we encounter a collection of all-Aussie characters including grey nomads who find love on a Contiki tour, a Chinese Australian restaurateur who dreams of life as a Byron Bay nudist, a young refugee in Mingoola, a WWII veteran, an aspiring actress and a fake Russian choir.

Director Sonya Suares said: “This is a show that claims space for the voices and perspectives that tend to be overlooked when Australia tells its story.

“It's cheeky, it's irreverent, at times it pops off like a rocket. But at its core, it's an invitation to gather, reflect, rethink where we've been and how we might move forward together.”

Performance Dates: October 13-18, Preview: Monday October 13. Time: 7pm Monday –Wednesday, 5pm Thursday, 8pm Friday and Saturday (2.30pm matinees Wednesday and Saturday)

Venue: Southbank Theatre, The Lawler, 140 Southbank Boulevard

Booking: mtc.com.au

Tickets: Preview $44.50; Early Bird $50; Adults $65-69; Conc $55-59 (Student, Equity, Pension); Group 6+ $55; Blaktix $44.50

Cheryl Threadgold

Blackrock

■ The MC Showroom presents Blackrock, the gripping drama adapted from Nick Enright's earlier 45-minute piece, A Property of the Clan, from June 25 - 28 at the MC Showroom, Level 1, 50 Clifton St, Prahran. This reimagined production by Lunatix Theatre takes a new look at a story that confronts issues of toxic masculinity, peer pressure, and moral responsibility in the wake of tragedy.

The show asks hard questions and doesn’t flinch- a vital conversation brought to life by a new generation of artists.

It’s Toby Ackland’s birthday party down near the surf club and that should mean heaps of grog, drugs and good clean fun. But by the morning, a young girl is dead, raped by three boys and bashed with a rock.

Who is responsible? The boy? The girl? Or the whole town?

Nick Enright's Blackrock was deeply disturbing when written 30 years ago. Sadly, many of the themes, which swirl

● ● ● ● The Lucky Country around the narrative after the tragic event, still resonate today as Australia struggles with issues of domestic abuse, respect and gender equality.

Performance Dates: June 25 - 28

Venue: The MC Showroom, Level 1, 50 Clifton St., Prahran

Bookings: themcshowroom.com

Cheryl Threadgold

Film Society

■ Murrindindi Film Society will screen Stanley Kubrick’s 1964 black satirical comedy ‘Dr Strangelove’ (or how I stopped worrying and learned to love the bomb) on Friday June 20 at the Yea Butter Factory, Doors open at 6.45 pm with the screening to commence at 7pm.

Madetwo years after the Cuban missile crisis, the film takes aim at Cold War mentality as it shows what could happen if the wrong person pushed the wrong button.

In this case it is Brig. General Jack D. Ripper (Sterling Hayden) who inadvertently sets off a nuclear emergency. Chief of staff Gen. Turgidson and other military experts are summoned to stop disaster happening.

Peter Sellers plays three roles: Dr Strangelove (a wheelchairbound ex Nazi with an uncontrollable hand); Lionel Mandrake, a diplomatic RAF officer and Merkin Muffley, President of the US, who exchanges banalities with the Russian leader (Dimitri…we have a problem).

Others in the cast are Keenan Wynn and Slim Pickens in a spectacular cameo role.

Sadly, in today’s worrying world we need even more to recognise the human flaws involved in the creation of weapons of mass destruction, and Kubrick, through this darkest of satire, clearly points out the folly behind modern man’s greatest concern.

The Society hopes as many members as possible will join to view, or review, this classic film, unfortunately still relevant after 60 years. Prospective members and first time guests will be made welcome free of charge.

All enquiries to Jill Dwyer, secretary, on 5797 2480 or jill.dwyer@bigpond.com

Make-up s’ship

■ NIDA and Netflix have announce a Specialist Make-Up Scholarship, which will provide a 2026 Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-up Services) student who identifies as First Nations and/or a person of colour with $50,000 to cover academic fees, travel and living expenses for the one year course.

This initiative underscores NIDA and Netflix's commitment to fostering creative careers and providing pathways to support diversity in the film and television industries.

NIDA and industry experts are constantly refreshing the Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-Up Services) to ensure it aligns with best practice in diversity and inclusion.

Netflix will now provide scholarship funding to support First Nations and POC with pathways into hair and makeup in the Australian screen industry.

NIDA CEO Liz Hughes said, “NIDA is committed to providing industry-ready training that supports the next generation of creatives with the skills they need to thrive. We are deeply grateful to Netflix whose generous scholarship is designed to remove barriers and create opportunities for talented individuals.”

■ Babirra Music Theatre presented a beautiful production of My Fair Lady at the new, well-appointed venue The Round , in Nunawading

How lucky audiences are to see such highquality musical theatre in the suburbs.

From the start of the Overture, the sonorous, wonderful sounds of Marty Macaulay's orchestra became a major player in the storytelling.

Alan Burrows’s expert direction ensured his audiences were constantly entertained, with never a dull moment on stage in this seamlessly flowing production.

Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s play and Gabriel Pascal’s motion picture Pygmalion, the story tells of Eliza Doolittle’s transformation from cockney flower-girl to upper-class lady, under the tutelage of phonetics professor Henry Higgins

Delightful triple threat Siobhan Judge made Eliza Doolittle’s role her very own, skilfully transitioning in voice and physicality to become ‘a lady’ and charming audiences with her glorious voice.

Mark Monroe was great as Professor Higgins, impressively articulate, pompous, yet a tad vulnerable, and there was terrific power-playing dialogue between Higgins and Eliza.

Equally enjoyable in their roles were Tim Murphy as lovable linguist Colonel Pickering, who provided a welcome softer contrast to the sometime arrogant Higgins, as did Fiona Carter as caring, peace-keeping housekeeper Mrs Pearce

Eliza’s dad Alfred Doolittle was energetically portrayed by Tim Maloney, who entertained with his dynamic performance.

Patricia McCracken commanded the stage as likeable Mrs Higgins and Charley Conway splendidly portrayed Freddy. His lovely pas de deux with Yvette Lipovetsky was captivating.

Matthew Davies added an interesting story dimension as Hungarian phonetician Zoltan

The talented cast also included Ann Hubbard, Catherine Bolzonello, Garry Barcham, Steven Keane, Brent Denison, Mark Curran and Paul Ash, supported by a strong ensemble.

James Kaiser’s well-devised, polished choreography brought the stage alive with its various moods and styles.

Barry Pearce’s set design, Deryk Hartwick’s lighting, sound by Patrick Edwards, and Ely Tapp’s costumes significantly contributed to the show’s high-standard production values.

A stylish, elegant and joyful production.

Congratulations and thank you to Babirra Music Theatre.

babirra.org.au

Review by Cheryl Threadgold

Last Man Standing

■ The Last Man Standing by Barry Michael, published by New Holland Publishers, is a powerful and personal memoir from one of Australia’s most legendary boxing champions.

Former International Boxing Federation World Junior Lightweight Champion, Barry Michael shares his life story in his “tell as much as I can without getting sued” autobiography.

The Last Man Standing is an honest, behind-the-scenes look at the gritty realities of professional boxing where big money, big egos, and big careers are on the line.

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● Tim Maloney (centre) as Alfred Doolittle, with Brent Denison at left (Harry) and Steven Keane (Jamie).

Photo: Gavin D. Andrew

Local Theatre Observations

Shows

■ Windmill Theatre: Mama Mia! Until June 21 at Bunjil Place, 2, Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren. Bookings: windmill theatre.com.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) Until June 22 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Pip Le Blond. Bookings: 0494 065 006

■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: The Importance of Being Earnest (by Oscar Wilde) Until June 28 at Warrandyte Mechanics’ Institute, 180 – 186 Yarra St, Warrandyte. Director: James Banger. Bookings: warrandytearts.org.au

■ Aspect Inc: Rent. June 19, 20, 21 at 7.30pm; June 21 at 2pm at 6.00pm at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Bookings: kingstonarts.com.au/ Community-Events-at-Kingston-Arts/allcommunity-events/Aspect-Theatre

■ Mountain District Musical Society (MDMS): Mary Poppins. Until June 22 at the Karralyka Theatre, Ringwood. Bookings: mdms.org.au

■ Ballarat National Theatre: Next Fall (Geoffrey Nauffts) Until June 22 at Ballarat Mechanics Institute – Minerva Space, 117119 Sturt St., Ballarat. Director: Matthew Henderson. Bookings: bnt.org.au/ news?view=article&id=749&catid=65

■ Essendon Theatre Company: Things I Know to be True (by Andrew Bovell) June 19

– 28 at the Bradshaw Street Community Theatre, Bradshaw St., West Essendon. Director: Angelo Snell. Bookings: 0406448368 or Trybooking

■ Malvern Theatre Company: Macbeth (by William Shakespeare) June 20 – July 5 at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: David McLean. Bookings: 1300 131 552.

■ Williamstown Little Theatre: Rabbit Hole (by David Lindsay-Abaire) June 25 – July 12 at 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: John Bishop. Bookings: wlt.org.au/book-tickets

■ Wangaratta Players: Rumours (by Neil Simon) June 27 – July 6 at Stage Door Theatre, 4D Evans St., Wangaratta. Director: Steve Thornycroft and Leanne Kelly. Bookings: Trybooking.

■ MLOC Productions: The Pirate Queen (Boublil and Schönberg) July 1 – 19 at the Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St., Frankston. Director: Chris Ryan; Musical Director: Matthew Pines.

■ Theatrical: Legally Blonde July 12-27 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director: Aimee Forrest; Musical Director: Kent Ross; Choreographer: Maggie Lynch, Bookings: booktickets.com.au

■ Fab Nobs Theatre: Zombie Prom - The Atomic Edition. July 11 – 20 at Fab Nobs Theatre, 33 Industry Place, Bayswater. Director: Maeghan McKenzie; Choreographer: Dean Robinson; Musical Director: Sally McKenzie. fabnobstheatre.com.au

■ CPP Community Theatre: Seussical Jr. July 11, 12, 15, 17, 18 at 7.30pm; July 12,19 2pm; July 13 5pm at Boronia K-12 College, Performing Arts Centre, Albert Ave., Boronia (park at Rangeview Rd. end). Director/Musical Director: Helen Taylor; Associate Director: Fiona Rosel. Bookings: cppcommunitytheatre.com.au/

■ Encore Theatre: Agatha Crispie (by Cenarth Fox) July 18 – 27 at the Clayton Theatrette, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: David Dodd. Bookings: Trybooking.

■ Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria (GSOV): The Mikado July 17 – 20 at The Alexander Theatre, Monash University, Clayton. Bookings: gsov.org.au

Cheryl Threadgold

Auditions

■ Essendon Community Theatre: Cosi (by Louis Nowra) June 21 at 7pm, June 21 at 11am, June 22 at 10am. Callbacks June 24 at the Bradshaw Street Community Hall, Bradshaw St., Essendon. Director: Rosalin Shafik-Eid. Further details: essendontheatrecompany.com.au/auditions

Williamstown Little Theatre: The Hollow Crown (by John Barton) June 29 at 1.00pm and June 30 at 7.30pm at 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Peter Newling. Audition bookings: www.wlt.org.au/book-tickets Cheryl Threadgold

Thrones The Musical Parody

■ Thrones! The Musical Parody is playing until June 21 at St Kilda’s Alex Theatre, following smash hit seasons at the Sydney Opera House and Edinburgh Fringe.

The production has been created by the globally acclaimed comedy ensemble Baby Wants Candy, that launched the careers of Saturday Night Live’s Aidy Bryant and Silicon Valley’s Thomas Middleditch

House of the Dragon fans can relive the original, blockbuster TV show in an all-out parody that crams eight seasons of Game of Thrones into 90 minutes. Apart from the ending which has been rewritten to full glory, complete with a catchy tune titled ‘Ending That You Want’.

The hilarious cast sing and dance their way through their own warped idea of Westeros, with unique versions of plots and twists, and a side splitting original score featuring highlights from Cast member Conor Putland can’t wait to see how their adopted hometown responds to this new production of the global smash hit parody.

“I’m such a huge fan of the series. The audience responses are so fun. GoT diehards will be able to relive all their favourite moments in hilarious new ways, with Jon Snow battling White Walkers, a red wedding re-enactment (to a song called Stabbin’!), all the forbidden desires of Cersei and Jamie and so much more. Even if you’ve never seen the series, it’s still a night of non-stop entertainment,” says Conor.

The cast includes Kelsey Halge (Annette Hargrove in Cruel Intentions, Nicola and female swing in Kinky Boots- Green Room Award Production of the Year 2024), Belinda Jenkin (Friends! The Musical Parody Australian Tour, Love Actually? The Musical Parody), Conor Putland (Grease The Musical Australian Tour, Joey in Friends! The Musical Parody), Crystal Hegedis (Mrs Caldwell in Cruel Intentions, Brooke Wyndham in Legally Blonde), Joseph Lizacic (Don in Kinky Boots), Asher GriffithJones (Stranger Juliet), Callum O'Malley (Billy Cane in Bright Star, Harry in Kinky Boots) and Zoe Rose (Cruel Intentions).

Performance Season: Until June 21

Venue: Alex Theatre, 1/135 Fitzroy St/. St Kilda Bookings: thrones.com.au

Cheryl Threadgold

Harry Potter

■ When Harry Potter’s Muggle uncle declared, “There’s no such thing as magic,” he clearly never had the pleasure of experiencing the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra live.

Because pure magic is the only way to describe MSO’s performance of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in Concert.

Under the flawless direction of conductor Vanessa Scammell, the orchestra brought John Williams’s iconic score to vibrant, emotional life.

Experiencing a live orchestral performance in sync with a film is nothing short of extraordinary—it reminds us just how much music shapes our emotional connection to cinema.

Fear, delight, anticipation, sadness—every feeling is amplified, coloured, and deepened by the score. And yet, we so often forget it's even there.

What stood out most was the remarkable precision required by the conductor to follow the actor’s cues and on-screen script.

Typically it's the conductor who leads and co-ordinates the entire performance, including any onstage performers, as in opera.

Here, that dynamic is reversed. Scammell masterfully tracks dozens of cues—one standout being the moment Harry removes his invisibility cloak - the mood music is suddenly interrupted by chime-like sounds, mirroring the cloak’s fall and enhancing the scene’s magical, ethereal atmosphere.

Whether you're a lifelong Potter fan or completely new to the wizarding world, this nextlevel cinematic experience is bound to leave you spellbound.

From the delicate celesta and sweeping strings to bold brass and mysterious woodwinds, the orchestra gave depth and drama to every magical moment.

The music danced between light and dark, whimsy and danger, just as the story does.

Events like this serve more than just entertainment—they offer an incredible gateway to orchestral music for younger audiences and reconnect long-time concertgoers with the timeless power of a live score.

It was heartening to see Hamer Hall filled with fans proudly wearing their house colours— from Gryffindor to Slytherin.

Unsurprisingly, the season sold out quickly. Look out for future film-and-orchestra performances at www.mso.com.au

Review by Beth Klein

Riviera Revenge

■ Set in Nice, on the dazzling Côte d’Azur, Riviera Revenge is a light-hearted French farce rom-com.

Retired army general Francois (André Dussollier) is content that after three children, four grandchildren, and 50 years of marriage, he and his wife Annie (Sabine Azéma) remain devoted to one another.

That is, until he finds a collection of love letters while tidying his attic.

The letters written by Annie to a secret lover reveal an old affair.

The revelation upends Francois’ previously well-ordered world.

Annie dismisses Francois’ concerns in typical French free-spirited fashion, stating that the affair was over decades ago and that her husband is being ridiculous even to mention the letters.

Even worse, she tells him that she thought he must also have had a few affairs and is shocked that he states he has not.

Unplacated, Francois is determined to track down Annie’s former lover.

When Francois discovers that Annie’s lover is none other than their close friend Boris (Thierry Lhermitte), rage, hurt pride, and revenge are on the cards.

He sets out to confront Boris and challenge him to a fight.

Annie tags along on the caper, determined not to let Francois make too much of a fool of himself.

Azéma is terrific as Annie

She initially goes along with her humorously outraged husband, only to realise she must make a choice: to rekindle her earlier romantic fling or stay with the partner she has made a life with.

This charming, warm-hearted romp is funny and moving in equal measure.

It is refreshing that, despite the main characters being all retirees in their 60s, writer and director Ivan Calbérac depicts their romantic entanglements as vibrant and ageless.

In Australian cinemas June 26.

Review by Kathryn Keeble

The Wrong Gods

■ What do we worship and what happens if beliefs clash with progress?

That’s an issue explored in the latest Melbourne Theatre Company/Belvoir St drama, The Wrong Gods, a new play by S. Shakthidharan.

Set in a remote Indian valley, we meet Mother Nirmala (Nadie Kammallaweera) and daughter Isha (Radhika Mudaliyar).

Nirmala is a traditional rural woman whose gods are those responsible for the natural world. But Isha is part of an educated modern generation who wants to be a scientist.

Immediately we see the clash of the ancient versus the modern.

Audiences see the seductive influence of commercialism in the form of a hydro dam that will be a huge success for a multinational corporation, but its eventual effect will decimate the life of Nirmala’s village and those like it.

Then Lakshmi (Vaishnavi Suryaprakash) from the multinational enters the picture with a tempting vision of how the village can prosper and make the new scheme work for it.

Unsurprisingly, Nirmala refers to Lakshmi as the devil, and the stage is set for several confrontations.

Nirmala becomes a protestor against the scheme, assisted by Devi (Manali Datar), as Isha has left to follow her dream of becoming a scientist, eventually working for Lakshmi’s corporation.

The play shows not just the clash of the old and the new, but also the changing dynamics of the relationships between all four women, with an ending that acknowledges the inevitable, but brings mother and daughter closer again.

It’s a fascinating journey, and to have a play where the only roles are four strong females is a delight.

Co-directed by the author and Hannah Goodwin, this is a strongly written drama that makes us question the ongoing battle between the environment, multinational desecration, and the people caught in the middle.

The Wrong Gods runs at the Fairfax Studio, Arts Centre Melbourne until July 12. Tickets can be booked at mtc.com.au

Julie Houghton

More Auditions

■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group: Marian, or the true tale of Robin Hood (by Adam Szymkowicz) June 18 at the Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: Brian Edmond. Audition enquiries: bedled@hotmail.com or call 0417 694 567

■ Western Arts Theatre: The Drowsy Chaperone. June 23, 26, 28 at the Essendon Baptist Church, 134 Buckley St, Essendon. Booking: trybooking.com/events/landing/ 1412759.

Cheryl Threadgold

Sarah Snook wins

■ The Picture of Dorian Gray, Sydney Theatre Company’s genre-defying theatrical event, has taken home Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for Sarah Snook, and Best Costume Design of a Play for Marg Horwell at the 78th Tony Awards in New York City

The Tony Awards, one of the highest honours in American theatre, celebrate outstanding achievements across Broadway productions. The Picture of Dorian Gray was adapted and directed by Kip Williams, and powered by Snook’s stage presence.

● ● Thrones! The Musical Parody Cast

Photo: Nicole Cleary

● ● ● ● Radhika Mudaliyar and Nadie Kammallaweera

Photo: Brett Boardman

CATO THE WISE

Maxwell Newton

★Espresso Cinema is a series of fresh, new and acclaimed Italian films, from the Venice Film Festival and beyond, providing a hit of Italian Cinema across Australia this winter. With an Australian premiere screening each month (June – August), this Sunday evening event series returns to Melbourne (Cinema Nova). The season starts with an Opening Night event on June 29, with a screening of Paola Randi’s comedy from the Venice Film Festival, The Story of Frank and Nina , with a complimentary Campariand Soda on arrival.

★Long-time 3AW listeners will remember the names of Veronica and Bob Beer of East Bentleigh. Veronica was a frequent talkback caller to the Nightline and Overnighters program, to recite her poems. Veronica died last week at age 97. Bob had predceased her.

★Be among the first to experi ence the Second World War Memorial Concert in the making - a moving tribute marking 80 years since the end of the World War II. Chris Latham, artist in residence at the Australian War Memorial, will share the creative journey behind this powerful commemorative performance, offering insights into the stories, inspiration and musical choices that bring wartime history to life. Enjoy excerpts from both historic wartime compositions and new works commissioned especially for this event, and take part in shaping the final concert by sharing your feedback before its national premiere in Canberra on August 15. The event at the Melbourne Shrine Auditorium will be from 2.30pm-4.30pm on Sunday, June 22. $10. $10

★The Ivalda Masonic Centre celebrated its Centenary with a Grand Re-Opening on Thursday May 29, Re-Dedication of both Lodge Rooms on Saturday May 31, and a Community Open Day and Sausage Sizzle on Sunday June 1. Some 125 members and guests attended each of the three events. The newly-named Anthony Bucca Hall was close to capacity. A $120,000 cheque was presented to the Good Samaritan Inn which is a new local shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence. The Freemasons Foundation generously contributed $96,000 towards the total which recognised the collaboration that characterised the charitable efforts.

★Hobsons Bay City Council announces that nominations are now open for the 2025 Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards.

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★Heide Museum of Modern Art has announced Man Ray and Max Dupain, a landmark exhibition that brings into dialogue the contemporaneous photographs of renowned American-born artist Man Ray (1890–1976) and eminent Australian photographer Max Dupain (1911–1992). Presented from August 6 to November 9, this is the first major Australian exhibition to consider these two influential 20th-century photographers side by side.

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Boxer Harry Garside is leading a national call to action about mental health. “I nearly relapsed after the Olympics. I was fighting an invisible opponent every day,” Garside said. Harry is teaming up with Jack Davis , a Melbourne man who has lost four loved ones, including his partner Elle to suicide. Together, they are pushing to raise $100,007.

★The Veil is a major new exhibition at Buxton Contemporary featuring artists Hayley Millar Baker, Hannah Gartside, Aneta Grzeszykowska, Glenda Nicholls, Lisa Waup and Lena Yarinkura, running from June 27 to November 1. The exhibition offers a deep exploration into identity, memory and cultural resilience. Through new commissions, acquisitions and recent works, each artist journeys into the realm of the spiritual, exposing otherworldly experiences that are central to our existence yet often concealed.

★The Classic 100 In Concert is being staged at Hamer Hall on Froday and Saturday, June 20 and 21. Conducted by Benjamin Northey , hosted by Megan Burslem and Jeremy Fernandez, and presented in association with ABC Classic, the piano countdown in concert features Bartsch, Beethoven, Chopin, Gershwin, Hisaishi, Kats-Chernin, Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky. Artists include Andrea Lam, Simon Tedeschi, Dong Jun 'DJ' Ha, Aura Go, Elena Kats-Chernin, Tamara Anna Cislowska, Nat Bartsch and Konstantin Shamray

★Gariwerd/Grampians will officially become home to a new cultural destination and environmental attraction, with the Wama Foundation announcing it will open at 12 Noon on Saturday, July 5.

★Dance Network in Hoppers Crossing and Port Melbourne has been recognised with a national Ready Set Dance Studio Award , celebrating acommitment to inclusivity and inspiring early childhood dance education.

Rourke’s Reviews What’s On Dangerous Animals

Bushfire Expo underway

■ Local organisations, businesses and community groups can now apply to become a stallholder at Nillumbik Council’s Community Bushfire Expo.

Held on Sunday, October 5, at Hurstbridge Hub, the expo is a free, family-friendly event designed to help residents prepare for the bushfire season.

The Shire-wide initiative brings together residents, emergency services, community groups, and local businesses to build awareness and resilience ahead of bushfire season.

It also offers a valuable opportunity for stallholders to connect with a broad local audience, showcase their expertise in bushfire safety and preparedness, and promote their services to an engaged and relevant audience.

By taking part, exhibitors support a vital annual event that fosters longterm bushfire education and strengthens partnerships across Nillumbik. Expressions of Interest for stallholders are now open and will close on Sunday, July 12. An EOI does not guarantee you a stall on the day. Successful stallholders will be informed soon after the EOI close date.

Stallholders with a focus on bushfire safety, emergency management or community wellbeing are encouraged to apply, along with food vendors and local businesses who can contribute to the family friendly atmosphere on the day.

Nillumbik Mayor Cr John Dumaresq said the expo provides an opportunity to bring the community together.

“The Community Bushfire Expo isn’t just about information – it’s about empowering our community and sharing knowledge, building resilience, and preparing for bushfire season,” Cr Dumaresq said.

“By participating as a stallholder, you’re not just showcasing your services, you’re playing a role in protecting our community.”

There is no cost for a stall.

Ross Wilson at Eildon

■ Ross Wilson’s 50 Years of Hits Tour will now be heading to Eildon on Sunday, July 27, to perform live at the newest local venue, Pixies At The Billabong

It has been 60 years since his first local Melbourne hit single Louie Louie by his first band The Pink Finks

Wilson and his band The Peaceniks continue touring relentlessly to celebrate over 50 Years of Hits including all the Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock favourites you’d expect along with the latest offering from an almost six-decade career, tracks from his latest EP on Bloodlines Records She’s Stuck On Facebook All The Time, and everything in between.

Olivia and Karen

■ Ella’s Music Club presents Olivia and Karen at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club at 8.30pm on Saturday, July 12.

253 Esplanade, Brighton Jacqui Hamilton and Susie King present the best of Olivia Newton John and Karen Carpenter songs at Ella's Music Club

Tickets: Reserved Seating $50

■ (MA). 98 minutes. Now showing in cinemas. A model of smart, efficient filmmaking, this taut, nasty thriller makes for compelling viewing, coming from an Aussie film-maker who carefully chooses his projects, but someone horror fans wish would be a little more prolific.

Hassie Harrison stars as Zephyr, an American tourist who has fallen in love with Australia’s ocean waves.

A dedicated surfer, Zephyr is a loner, moving from place to place, and enjoying everything on her own terms.

This singular journey is disrupted when she bumps into city guy Moses (Josh Heuston), who is need of a jump start.

This meeting leads to a one night stand, but a connection definitely happens between the two.

When Zephyr decides to quietly leave to catch the early waves, she encounters Tucker (Jai Courtney), who runs a shark dive business.

Soon after, Zephyr will be fighting for her life, as Tucker has a very dark side, one that involves an unsettling obsession with the underwater beasts.

Dangerous Animals works so well because all the ingredients come together beautifully.

Nick Lepard’s script makes for a solid foundation, combining multiple genres with a gallery of characters who are given just enough depth to make audiences care about what is going on.

Intelligently building on this intriguing mix is Sean Byrne, who directs with skill, precision and flair, knowing exactly when to move from horror to humour to drama.

Byrne also knows when to be graphic, and when to rely on things like sound design, music and performance.

Good casting is also a major factor in the film’s success. Harrison (Southbound, Yellowstone TV series) makes for a believably resourceful lead, while the chemistry between her and Heuston is convincing, with the duo making for a charming couple.

Other supporting players also get the chance to leave an impression.

The big surprise is Courtney, who makes the absolute most of the role given to him, and it is definitely the performance of his career.

It is amusing too how he is made to look like a beefier version of Richard Dreyfuss from Jaws

I’ve never been a fan of Courtney, but this might be a true turning point for the actor.

Technically the film is first-rate, with terrific cinematography by Shelley Farthing-Dawe (In Vitro, Boy Swallows Universe), a tremendously effective score by Michael Yezerski (Blindspotting, The Vigil), and pinpoint editing by Kasra Rassoulzadegan (The Royal Hotel). Even the CGI effects, while sometimes uneven, are better than expected.

Those craving non-stop carnage will be disappointed in Dangerous Animals, but those wanting a little

bit more to their horror will find a lot to love here.

At the helm is Byrne, who once more shows what an amazing talent he is, and one just hopes we don’t have to wait another decade before he makes his next film.

For those who haven’t seen Byrne’s previous work, please track down his short film Advantage (2007), and his two other features, The Loved Ones (2009) and The Devil’s Candy (2015).

Wick: Ballerina

■ (MA). 125 minutes. Now showing in cinemas.

Set between John Wick 3 and 4 , this attempt to create a spin-off from the hugely successful series struggles to find its own energy and identity, resulting in a routine, oddly dull action movie that never reaches the heights of the Wick films.

Trained Nikita style as an assassin, Eve (Ana de Armas) uses her abilities to exact revenge on Chancellor (a sleepwalking Gabriel Byrne), who killed her father when she was a child.

Helped by Winston (Ian McShane), Eve gets closer to her target, leaving a trail of bodies behind her.

Shot in 2022, Ballerina went through extensive reshoots with Chad Stahelski (who directed the Wick films) in 2024, who took over from Len Wiseman (the Underworld movies), whose work is bland and lead-footed.

The resultant mishmash is utterly forgettable, not helped by a bloated running time that is thirty minutes too long.

After such a long wait, Ballerina leaves the memory pretty quickly.

RATING - **

Aaron Rourke

In Memory of

Aaron Rourke

■ Jill Perryman is one of the ‘legends of the stage’ in Australia. Jill worked mainly for the J.C. Williamson organisation and performed in musicals for many years as well as working as an actress in films and television.

Jill Perryman was born in Melbourne in 1933. Jill was born into a theatrical family, her mother Dorothy understudied Gladys Moncrieff and her father Bill Perryman was principal tenor with J.C. Williamson's

Jill told me in a radio interview that she actually made her stage debut at the age of two in 1936 when she wandered onto the stage during a performance of The Whitehorse Inn wearing a nappy and looking for her mother.

She got a round of applause from the audience and after that Jill was included in the show along with her sister Diana

When Wirth's Circus toured the production around Queensland the family were ‘on the road’ and travelled for about 10,000 miles together performing in a circus tent when there was no theatre available.

The costume that Jill wore as ‘the goat girl’ in The Whitehorse Inn is preserved at the Victorian Arts Museum

During the war years Jill sang on a radio talent quest and the family were delighted when she won 30 bob's worth of groceries.

In 1953 she was working in the chorus of Call Me Madam and understudying the leading lady, Evie Hayes

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Whatever Happened To ... Jill Perryman

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

Jill appeared in many shows during the 1950s which included Carnival, Can Can, The Pajama Game and Paint Your Wagon (which she often says was her favourite).

In 1959 Jill married Kevan Johnston who was a dancer and choreographer. They had two children Tod and Trudy.

Reg Gorman recalls seeing a ‘magic moment’ at the Phillip Street Theatre in Sydney in the early 1960s when Jill and her sister Diana did a sketch as ‘two ladies of theatre’.

During the sketch Diana turned to Jill and said, "What's left for us Jill ?" - and then they went into a very tasteful burlesque style ‘strip routine’ which Reg said was absolutely hilarious.

In 1965 Jill read in the paper that she was going to play the lead role of Fanny Brice in Funny Girl and then she got a phone call congratulating her on getting her first leading role.

At that stage Jill didn't have anyone managing her and after that incident she got an agent.

Evie Hayes played her mother in Funny Girl.

Jill's musicals included Side By Side By Sondheim, Annie, Hello Dolly and The Boy From Oz

Her dramatic stage productions included Summer Of The Seventeenth Doll and Death Of ASalesman.

Over the years Jill has guest starred in television series such as Homicide, Bellbird, A Country Practice, The Flying Doctors and Changi Her film roles include Clowning Around and Love in Limbo

Jill has been awarded the AM and the MBE. At the 2011 Helpmann Awards, Jill Perryman received the JC Williamson Award, for her outstanding contribution to the Australian live performance industry along with Nancye Hayes and Toni Lamond

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Kevin can be heard on 3AWThe Time Tunnel - Remember WhenSundays at 10.10pm with Simon Owens and Andrew McLaren And on 96.5 FM

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HERMANNSBURG SCHOOL OF ART AT BENALLA

Simpson Gallery Ntaria and beyond

The Hermannsburg School of Art Ntaria is the home of Western Arremte people in the Northern Territory and includes Hermannsburg, a small town on the banks of the Finke Rive and at the foot of Mount Hermannsburg, 100 kilometres west of Mparntwe (Alice Springs).

The landscape features rugged mountains, deep gorges and dry plains, subject to harsh droughts and high temperatures.

Red desert, stunted trees and spinifex are flanked by the McDonnell, Krichauff and Gosse ranges.

The Hermannsburg School of Art developed in the 1950s as a distinctive style characterised by watercolours painted in the traditional techniques, depicting the striking landscape and homeland of the Arrernte people.

Its most famous painter, and founder , was Albert Namatjira.

The new technique of realistic water-colour painting that Albert adopted was different from the iconographic or abstract approaches used by other Arremte artists of the time

His success had a profound influence on his community and descendants, many of whom continue to paint watercolour.

This exhibition introduces six new Ntaria watercolours that have come into Benalla Art Gallery Collection, a generous gift by Peter and Wendy Fishley

Completing these acquisitions are existing Ntaria works from the Collection and loan from Shepparton Exhibition closes July 13.

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Abbotsford

Chroma by Convent Made

This winter, St Heliers Street Gallery celebrates a range of artworks that embody the creativity, passion, and artistic expression that thrive in this precinct through Chroma by Convent Made

Join in this visual journey as the works are highlighted the rich artistic community that calls Abbotsford Convent home.

Take a glimpse into what’s been happening behind the scenes of the

The Arts

studios upstairs and immerse yourself in the stories and visions they bring to life - full of personality, experimentation, and a little Convent magic

Exhibition opens June 18 and closes July 13.

★

Lost in Translation Exhibition

As we continue exploring the intricacies of the of human connection, you’re invited to Lost in Translation.

Platform Presents this next twoday exhibition at the Convent

This group show delves into the nuances of co communication what gets said, what’s left unsaid, and everything in between.

Through visual art, interactive installations and shared moments, Lost in Translation invites audiences to reflect in the beauty, vision and transformation that lives in miscommunication and interpretation.

Come together to celebrate the messy, mysterious ways we connect – across language, silence, distance and emotions.

This is et across six stunning gallery spaces.

Exhibition closes June 23. The Store. Abbotsford Convent St Heliers Street Gallery 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford.

Mixed media

Artful alliance – Alison Fabiny and Vicki Singleton

Photographer Alison Fabiny and mixed media artist Vicki Singleton invite you into a breathtaking visual dialogue between detail and texture, stillness ansd vibrancy.

Alison’s floral portrait photography, some inspired by the quiet elegance Japanese wabi-sabi captures fleeting botanical moments with extraordinary precision and depth.

Her masterful use of natural and strobe lighting, combined with thoughtful composition, elevates each flower into something transcendent, inviting viewers to pause, lean in, and truly see. Her work is not just about beauty, but about presence.

In perfect harmony, Vicki’s richly textured mixed media and acrylic artworks burst with life and colour, drawing from the rhythms and patterns of the natural world.

Each piece is a layered tactile experience-alive with intuition, joy, and emotional depth.

Her vibrant works have earned local acclaim and can be found in her studio at Burrinja Cultural Centre

Together, Alison and Vicki create an exhibition that encourages you to slow down, look closer, and rediscover the wonder in the details that often go unnoticed.

Exhibition closes June 29.

Burrinja Cultural Centre

351 Glenfern Rd, Upwey

- Peter Kemp

The Count’s

■ This Winter, The Count’s presents Fran Swinn and James Sherlock, Nina Ferro, Steve Sedegreen and more Monash University Performing Arts Centres announcse the Live at The Count’s winter program, running throughout July and August. Curated by Chelsea Wilson, the series showcases seven standout Wednesday-night performances, spanning vintage swing, gypsy jazz, global fusion, bebop and soul.

Chelsea recently curated the inaugural Big Jazz Day Out, a one day jazz festival.

■ The mercurial Rod Stewart suddenly cancelled an evening residency in Vegas due to a medical problem best described as 'feeling crook'. Poor Rod has been having health problems of recent times, yet insists he can still sprint 100 metres in 18 seconds. Rod, aged 80, has a full book of engagements and just loves to entertain.

Britanny back in business

■ Brittany Higgins has announced her return to the work force and her husband is going along for the journey. They have signed on as a directors of Sydney based communications agency, Third Hemisphere, who are billed as an agency for change.

Birthday girl turns 50

■ The still very beautiful Angelina Jolie celebrated her half century on June 4 with a quiet get together with her six children, but no sign of one-time spouse Brad Pitt. Prior to her family meeting Angelina attended the Cannes Film Festival and issued a statement claiming she was more 'grounded than ever'.

Between the lines

■ It could be my imagination but worth watching that Nine Network could be on cusp of dropping real bombshells of investigative news. Nine has formed a new Current Affairs /Investigative crew headed by Kirsty Thompson who will juggle the new post plus 60 Minutes. This is no wall papering, it's dedicated to make Nine #1for breaking News. Ten intends replacing The Panel with a hard- hitting Investigative show anchored by Denham Hitchcock, ex-Seven's 'Spotlight'.

Ken Jones OAM

and well

on-air work entertaining listeners, and helping those in need.

Rod Stewart unwell

■ Much celebrations

worthy of every accolade goes to Ken James of community radio, Phoenix FM Bendigo. Ken received an OAM in the King's Birthday Honours for his tireless

John O’Keefe

With John O’Keefe

● ● ● ● Jill Perryman in an early career performance

● ● ● Rod Stewart

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Across Observer Melbourne Lovatts Crossword No 24

1. Visionaries

6. Man of Steel hero

11. Tibia

15. Gangster's lieutenants

20. Clumsy lout

21. Tall Kenyan tribe

22. The Boston ... Party

23. Most substantial

24. Sermonises

25. State publicly

27. Causing (havoc)

28. Father (children)

29. Elevate

31. Ireland (poetic)

32. Pester

36. Kenya's capital

37. Gods

38. Prepared (3,3)

41. Takes note of

44. Cymbals sound

45. Dutch centre of govt, The ...

48. Non-professional

49. Mideast shipping passage (3,3)

52. Pushing for

56. Go in front of

57. Dessert, ... split

58. Aerial

61. Culminate in (4,2)

62. California's San ... Fault

63. Vestments

64. Dame Nellie ...

65. Performs service for

66. Joins forces (5,2)

67. Odd bod

71. Canal boat

73. Of sound system

75. Cloudiest

80. Battery fluid

82. Elbowing

83. The T of PTO

85. Vibrated

86. Made reparation

88. Colonial realm

90. Acorn-gathering mammal

91. Dot/dash code

93. Agitated

94. Misbehaved (6,2)

95. Yummiest

96. Prime example

97. A single occasion

99. Unicorn spike

100. Snake

104. Upper leg

105. Tycoon

106. Well done!

107. Freeloaders

111. Spooky

113. UAE sheikhdom, ... Dhabi

114. Estimated touchdown time (1,1,1)

115. Computer/phone link

117. Part of sentence

118. Ate out

121. Brazil's ... Janeiro (3,2)

122. Wood-shaping machine

125. Gambol

126. Clock face

127. Give up (territory)

129. Xmas period

131. Receive

132. Hansel's partner

135. Coober Pedy gem

136. Sticks (to)

139. Peruse

140. International charity club

144. Bravery badge

145. Sultan's wives

146. Cost

147. Grumble

148. Curtly

AcrossDownDown

149. Tuscany is there

150. Kinder

152. Not heavy

154. Surrenders

157. Small version

158. Letter

162. Spinster relative, maiden ...

163. Academy Awards 166. Bathe

167. Assents with head 169. Ayatollah's land 171. Capital of Peru 172. Main Japanese island 173. Rule

175. Raising agent 176. Lead

179. US president, Ronald ... 180. Bird of prey 182. And so forth 183. Facial twitch 184. Encouraged, ... on 186. Half-breeds

189. Scoffs

190. Shrub fence

191. Panic

192. Insists

196. Tofu bean

197. Scythes

198. Monarch's rod

199. Holding up 201. Paraffin oil

202. Stupidly

203. Taunted

204. Carve in stone

205. Inserts

208. Twins zodiac sign

210. Cairo native

211. Teenage heart-throb

212. Disorganised person

213. Tin containers

215. Dodges

219. Paris underground

221. Stop! (nautical)

223. Spear vegetable

227. Robbers

228. Pilot

230. Eighth, ..., tenth

231. Army chaplain

232. Plays at, ... in 233. Nit-picker

234. Fill with blood

238. Synagogue scholars

239. N African country

240. Actress, ... Bullock

243. Changes

246. Fettered

247. Plough (into)

250. Trivial

251. Concur

253. Desists

256. Supervise

257. Wind (of river)

258. Absorb

262. Speed measurement

263. Spoon

266. Rodents

268. Intermediary

269. Goes faster than

270. Wounds

271. Judgments

272. Commercials

273. Kilt

274. Prosecute

275. Adds sugar to

276. Discourtesy

277. Gauged

278. Matchless

1. Disband (troops)

2. Antelope

3. Corn

4. Singer, Diana ...

5. Lampooning comedy

7. Supposition

8. Stripy-tailed US animals

9. Film & Don McLean hit, ... Pie

10. Space agency

11. Depletes

12. Mercenary (5,3)

13. Smooching

14. Formal address

15. Chopping

16. Merit

17. Swimming stroke

18. Servants

19. Dusk to dawn

24. Sheep enclosures

26. Net fabric

30. Very annoyed

33. Yearly book of events

34. US folk singer, Woody ...

35. Stalk food

38. Of heart/lung exercises

39. More fortunate

40. Constant

42. Periods of time

43. Mythical vampire

46. Born Free writer, Joy ...

47. As far as (2,2)

49. Cheese on toast, Welsh ...

50. Blackball

51. London district (4,3)

53. Rush about angrily

54. Lazed

55. Allure

59. Drip shape

60. Most unpleasant

67. Follow-up movies

68. Train coach

69. Tussle

70. Personal reminiscence

72. Deep love

74. Travelling worker

76. Order

77. Made whole

78. Fleshy ear tissue (3,4)

79. Bank clerks

81. Reprimanded severely

84. Nursing sanatorium (4-4)

87. Tinted sun visor

89. Naphthalene pellet

91. Muttered

92. Close watch (5,3)

98. Neglect

101. Early anaesthetic

102. Sow

103. Acupuncture spike

108. Current unit

109. Skin transplant

110. Speedster

112. Rearousal

116. Adapting to stage play

119. Speak off the cuff

120. Outshining

123. Flying craft

124. Newspaper titles

128. Harmed

130. Power-grabber

132. Nomad

133. Banishment

134. Correct (text)

137. Indian group of dialects

138. Bake (meat)

141. Skips

142. Ethiopia's Addis ...

143. Spinning toys (2-3)

151. Distributed

153. Stashes

155. Elephant poacher's cache

156. Cutting beam

159. Mentally gearing (up)

160. Pottery fragments

161. Discarded rubbish carelessly

164. Wear by rubbing

165. Reply

168. Biased (3-5)

170. Famed gangster (2,6)

173. Stayed

174. Lacking ability

177. Lecturers

178. Confined (6,2)

181. Congregate

185. Lessening in intensity (6,2)

186. Siberian dogs

187. Sanctified

188. Trainee doctors

193. Profiteering ticket seller

194. Swaying on heels

195. Common expressions

200. Surrounding

201. Capsize (4,4)

206. Instants

207. Suffocate

208. Clasped

209. Chats

211. Map pressure lines

214. Levee bank sack

216. Include

217. Income cheats, tax ...

218. Equatorial region, The ...

220. Wood joint projection

222. Tot up (3,2)

224. Humiliated

225. Strolling

226. Fruitless

229. Back section

232. Numbered cubes

235. Indescribable

236. Possessed

237. Articles of clothing

241. Turned aside

242. Scorn

244. Normally (2,1,4)

245. Toy bears

248. Trophies

249. Triumphant laugh (2,2)

251. Upper limbs

252. Regain

253. Pitches tent

254. Grand Slam tennis champ, .. Agassi

255. Take (revenge)

259. Internal

260. Summon up

261. Cricket matches

262. Cry in pain

264. Inquires

265. Former Italian money unit

267. Fencing sword

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Magic Melodies

■ Springvale RSL presents the Magic Melodies show on Wednessday, July 9.

Local favourites (the real but local) Paul Hogan and Susan Correll will hit the stage from 11am. after morning tea commencing at 10.30am.

Hosted by Jennifer Lee , the monthly morning show has become a must attend for the local seniors community plus a number of aged care facilities residents who regularly are there for the fun and, of course, the great songs.

Bookings on 9548 4155.

Vale Roger

■ Australian legendary bass player Roger McLachlan passed away from complications due to pancreatic cancer.

Roger played with the cream of Australian bands and musicians.

He was a regular on the local music scene where he not only was admired for his musicianship but also for his mentoring.

Whitlams, MSO

■ The Whitlams with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra storm to a third show in the first weekend of Spring, with a matinee performance at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall on Saturday, September 6.

The concert will feature the highlights of its long history of orchestral collaborations which began in 2004, says their media release.

Tickets at the Arts Centre Rob Foenander

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Melbourne’s Art Trams return to tracks

■ Melbourne’s trams have become moving works of art once more, as the First Peoples Art Trams return to the city’s streets, launching as part of Rising

Six newly wrapped trams, each featuring powerful works by Victorian First People s artists, will traverse the city, celebrating ancestral knowledge and the vital, enduring role of women in community life.

Convened by Rising Senior Curator Kimberley Moulton (Yorta Yorta), a curatorial group of five leading First Peoples curators including Belinda Briggs (Shepparton Art Museum), Caine Muir (Museums Victoria), Gail Harradine (Koorie Heritage Trust) and Stacie Piper (Victorian Indigenous Research Centre, State Library Victoria) have shaped the 2025 program.

Together, they have selected works from private collections, major institutions and the artists' private collections that honour cultural legacy, assert presence, and carry stories across generations.

Leading this year’s launch is a tram honouring Beruk (William Barak) (Wurundjeri Woiwurrung), featuring Corroborree (Women in possum skin cloaks), an 1897 painting of deep cultural significance.

The work was returned to Victoria in 2022, acquired from Sotheby’s by the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Cor-

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poration , with support from the State Government. Now, instead of hanging on a gallery wall, it moves through the city—visible, powerful, and alive in public memory.

Alongside Barak’s historic work, this year’s trams showcase contemporary pieces by Kelly Koumalatsos (Wergaia, Wemba Wemba), Maree Clarke (Yorta Yorta, Wamba Wamba, Mutti Mutti, Boonwurrung), Jennifer Mullett (Gunaikurnai, Bidawal, Ngarigo), Patsy Smith (Taungurung), and a collaborative work with Elders Laurel Robinson (Yorta Yorta/Wurundjeri), Amy Briggs (Yorta Yorta), Cynthia Hardie (Yorta Yorta) and Rochelle Patten (Yorta Yorta, Wamba Wamba, Baraparapa)

Each artist brings a unique perspective—embodied with story, identity, and the enduring strength of First Nations women—that also affirms the unbroken connection to culture and Country.

Speaking to the artworks selected in 2025, Kimberley Moulton said; “It has been a privilege to bring together the First Peoples curatorial group who are deeply community connected with extensive experience in contemporary art, culture and public installation to work on art trams 2025. We selected artists that have contributed to the strong and multifaceted art history of Aboriginal Victoria and made an immense impact in their local communities and the state in their practice and in sharing their culture.”

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● ● Pictured (from left): Shepparton Art Museum Curator Belinda Briggs, Rising co-artistic directors Hannah Fox and Gideon Obarzanek, Yarra Trams CEO Vincent Destot, Minister for Treaty and First Peoples Natalie Hutchins.

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Ahmadi, Ewaz Ahmadi, Mehdi Allen, Matthew Allsop, Shannon Lee Atkin, Cameron Ronald Bolai, John Bourke, Shane Robert Cooper, Ella Cowan, Sean Daw, Peter Dias, Suramya Dissanayake, Amila Nuwan Dual, Emmanuel Edes, Samantha Edwards, Michelle Fares, Mikey Fepuleia, Peti Gallie, Dayne Gerardin, Luke Gong, Achiek Gray, Courtney Hall, Hunter Hall, Matthew Hallier, Alan Hanley, Steven John Hari Om, Harimshu Herath, Ovin Himanshu, Hari Hole, Lachlan Inglis, Jeffrey Allan Jacobson, Adrian Jaconson, Adrian Jordanou, Clint Keat, Nico King, Rick Kleeven, Jack Knott, Brodie Kotliar, Alice Laghmani, Ibrahim Lawler, Dillon Leek-Branch, James Paul Lossev, Alex Lowe, Kaisey Mammone, Benjamin Anthony Marriott, Connor Marsh, Emily Matic, Daniel Mete, Anthony Mills, Haidyn Murphy, Ashley Nawrozi, Hamidullah Oliver, Joshua Orsino, Carol Oteyza, Karl Paczkowski, Zenon Roberts, Leonie Saighani, Perozuddin Sailevski, Zaim Sheridan, David Sikora, Anna Singh, Tejpal Smith, Jack St Guillaume, Joshua Steele, Bradley Stewart, Trent Sean Storen, Holden Ronald Sutton, Warrick Taylor, Matthew Ulimasao, Jocelyn Vaa, Benjamin Wallace, Ashley Waqa, Kemueli Watson, Mackenzie Watson, Trent Wilson, Brandon Wilson, Catherine Wylie, Jason Zhang, Hao

Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings

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Bangash, Naveed Bean, Melissa Begg, Marcus Blakers, Jay Sydney

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Rosales, Jordi Oscar Sarvanis, Vasilios Savalia, Krina Sibomana, Sadiki Trewin, James Tsimiklis, Peter Vorster, Jacobus Wang, Xiaotian Welsh, Kate Williams, Scott Wilson, Michael Worsnop, Matthew Xu, Zhe Yates, Anthea Dromana Magistrates’ Court

Criminal Case Listings

Thursday, June 19 Aleksovski, Mariana Arundel, Craig Betts, Chainee Betts, Peter Bramich, John Robert Briggs, William Bunn, Stephen Paul Burton, Gregory James Carr, Sandra Mary Charalambous, Zenon Closter, James Colliver, Alexandra Cowling, Steven Dejong, Rodney Di Gregorio, Paul Gileno, Maurizio Green, Simon Greig, Dean Hammer, Victoria Henderson, Evan Herbert, Josh Horrocks, Breagh Pietie Ioane, Sio Pili James, Aaron Johnson, Lisa Karthaus, Gavin Lee, Sereniti Lovgren, Johan May, Kade Michael Mcrae, David Moullet, Andre Paul Nardone, Benjamin Nardone, Kirsten Ntentis, Athanasios Ntentis, Chris Ntentis, Eleftheria O'connor, Brandon Oliver, Janette Omegapharm Pty Ltd Papharisis, Evangelos Penhalluriack, Samuel David Pharonides, Phil Rebakis, Joseph Scott, Matthew William Scundi, Margaret Scundi, Pasquale Smith, Carolyn Stavrinou, Anna Strange, Andrew Sutcliffe, Chloe Suzanne Treweek, Iesha Tydeman, Bronwyn Vella, Steven Zagrzejewski, Carmen

■ Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol officers continue to investigate after a motorcyclist was struck by a car in Noble Park last month.

Police will allege a grey Ford hatchback, and a grey Volkswagen Golf were seen racing each other on the Princes Hwy just before 2.30pm on Thursday, May 22.

Both vehicles allegedly ran a red light, before the Ford struck a motorcyclist.

The male rider, a 61-year-old Vermont South man, was taken with serious injuries to hoispital where he remains.

The driver and a passenger of the Ford got out of the vehicle and fled the scene.

Police located the Volkswagen shortly after and arrested a man and a woman.

The 22-year-old Melton woman and 27year-old Beaconsfield man have been charged with multiple offences including dangerous driving causing serious injury, recklessly cause serious injury and recklessly cause injury.

The woman has been remanded to appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on August 15.

The man has been remanded to appear in Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on August 18.

It is understood the Volkswagen was bearing false registration plates.

Two male offenders remain outstanding, including the driver of the Ford Focus that struck the motorcyclist.

The first male is described as Caucasian with a slim build, approximately 30-yearsold and wearing a black hoodie, black shorts, and white runners.

The second male is described as having an olive complexion, solid build, approximately 45-55-years-old and wearing a black short sleeve puffer jacket, dark t-shirt, blue jeans and had some sort of bag, possibly a dark coloured backpack with white writing over his shoulder.

1000 responses

■ The City of Casey has completed an extensive community-wide consultation of the Casey Community Local Law, with more than 1000 residents providing feedback.

As well as an online survey, the consultation included:

■ 12 face-to-face pop-ups—one in each of Casey’s wards.

■ Four community workshops.

■ Door-knocking over 400 homes, with residents receiving information and feedback cards.

■ Hundreds of conversations across the community.

This feedback will inform a new Casey Community Local Law and a draft version of the new proposed Local Law will be released for public review and feedback via Casey Conversations in August.

Feedback welcome

■ Cardinia Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest and feedback from residents, community groups, and local businesses on the future use of the land at 1 Halford St, Upper Beaconsfield.

The site, previously leased to a local nursery, has been vacant since early 2025, and Council wants to gauge community interest in the site to help shape the next steps for this local property.

Cardinia Council is interested in understanding the perceived importance of the site and is seeking feedback on various potential uses for the site, such as:

■ community use, including gardens, meeting spaces, and play areas

■ commercial use, such as leasing to a business

■ selling the land

■ or retaining the land for future decisions.

Cardinia Council will be hosting a popup event in Upper Beaconsfield, where Council officers will be available to discuss the project and assist community members in providing their feedback.

The pop-up event will be 10am-12 Noon on Thursday June 19, at Upper Beaconsfield Community Centre, 10-12 Salisbury Rd.

WEEKEND’S LOCAL FOOTBALL FINAL SCORES

Amateurs

■ Victorian Amateur Football Association. Premier Men’s. Old Haileybury 10.11 (71) d Collegians 5.7 (37). Srt Bernard’s 7.12 (54) d University Blues 7.12 (54). Old Xaverians 16.15 (111) d De La Salle 8.7 (55). St Kevin’s 11.16 (82) d Old Scotch 10.11 (71). University Blacks 10.7 (67) d Old Brighton 9.10 (64).

Premier Men’s Reserves. Collegians 9.12 (66) d Old Haileybury 10.5 (65). University Blues 8.8 (56) d St Bernard’s 5.9 (39). Old Xaverians 24.19 9163) d De la salle 3.2 (20). St Kevin’s 13.8 (986) d Old Scotch 5.7 937). Old Brighton 14.12 (96) d University Blacks 3.5 (23).

Premier B Men’s. Old Geelong 8.6 (54) d Fitzroy 4.6 (30). Williamstown CYMS 9.12 (66) d Old Camberwell 7.10 (52). Caulfield Gr ammarians 14.15 (99) d Ham pton Rovers 10.5 (65). Old Melburnians 14.10 (94) d Old Carery 7.15 (57). Old Trinity 13.11 (89) d Old Ivanhoe 7.10 (52).

Premier B Men’s Reserves. Old Geelong 11.9 (75) d Fitzroy 57 (37). Williamstown CYMS 13.8 (86) d Old Camberwell 3.9 (27) . Caulfield Grammarians 15.12 (102) d Hampton Rovers 5.4 (34). Old Carey 12.5 (77) d Old Melburnians 6.11 (47). Old Ivanhoe 5.10 (40) d Old trinity 4.10 (34).

Premier C Men’s. AJAX 11.12 (78) d Marcellin 3.7 (25). Parkdale Vultures 9.10 (64) d PEGS 9.9 (63). Beaumaris 134.10 (88) d St Bedes/Mentone 9.15 (69). Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 11.6 (72) d Parksoide 9.7 (61). Mazenod 15.15 (105) d Prahran 13.4 (82).

Premier C Men’s Reserves. AJAX 8.10 (58) d MNarcellin 4.5 (29). Parkdale Vulrtures 12.3 (75) d PEGS 4.2 (26). St Bedes/Mentone 14.8 (82) d Beaumaris 8.9 (57). Glen Eira/ Old McKinnon 9.9 (63) d Parkside 8,.9 (57). Mazenod 7.15 (57) d Prahran 7.5 (47).

Division 1 Men’s. Preston Bullants 11.6 (72) d UHS-VU 6.13 (49). Elsternwick 128.14 (122) d Therry Penola 11.7 (73). Kew 20.11 (131) d Old Paradians 7.13 (55). Monash Blues 10.8 (68) d Oakleigh 8.14 (62). Ormond 10.13 (73) d Brunswick 7.5 (47).

Division 1 Men’s Reserves. Old Peninsulaq 8.9 (57) d Kew 7.12 (54). Preston Bullants 7.9 951) df UHS-VU 7.6 (48). Elsternwick 10.10 (70) d Therry Penola 5.6 (36). Oakleigh 13.11 (89) d Monash Blues 4.7 (31). Brunswick 6.8 (42) d Ormond 4.7 (31).

Division 2 Men’s. West Brunswick 11.27 (93) d Whitefriars 7.13 (55). St Mary’s Salesian 15.12 (102) d St John’s 11.10 (76). Old Yarra 19.10 (124) d Canterbury 10.9 (69). South Melbourne 11.12 (78) d MHSOB 6.15 (51). Hawthorn 11.13 (79) d Aquinas 9.6 (70).

Division 2 Men’s Reserves. Aqwuinas 24.13 (157) d Hawthorn 10.9 969). West Brunswick 6.11 (47) d Whitefriars 4.11 (35). St Mary’s Salesian 16.7 (103) d St John’s 6.6 (54). Old Yarra cobras 11.22 (88) d Canterbury 4.4 (28). MHSOB 11.6 (72) d South Melbourne 9.10 (64).

Division 3 Men’s. Richmond Central 17.13 (115) d Box Hill North 8.9 (57). Albert Park 11.13 (79) d North Brunswick 9.10 (64). La robe University 2017 (137) d Chadstone 8.9 (57). Power House 13.16 (94) d Swinburne University 2.6 (18). Wattle Park 28.24 (192) d Eley Park 9.10 (64).

Division 3 Men’s Reserves. Sunshine 13.8 (86) d Altona 8.15 (63). Caroline Springs 14.9 (93) d Spotswood 10.9 969). Hoppers Crossing 16.15 (111) d Parkside 6.11 (47). Newport 12.17 (89) d Point Cook Centrals 6.10 (46). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 13.14 (92) d Point Cook 7.10 (52). Werribee Districts 123.

Eastern

■ Eastern Football League. Premier Division Seniors. East Ringwood 216.12 (108) d Balwyn 5.8 (38). Rowville 24.16 (160) d Mitcham 3.4 (22). Noble Park 14.8 (92) d Doncaster 11.13 (79). South Croydon 11.11 (77) d Vermont 10.9 (69). Blackburn 13.8 (86) d Berwick 8.13 (61).

Division 1 Seniors. North Ringwood 13.16 (94) d Bayswater 8.6 (54). Park Orchards 13.9 (87) d Beaconsfield 13.8 (86). Boronia 12.9

(81) d Mooroolbark 7.14 (56). South Belgrave 19.16 (130) d Montrose 6.10 (46). Norwood: Bye.

Division 2 Seniors. Surrey Park 11.12 (78) d East Burwood 9.8 (72). Ringwood 910 (64) d Lilydale 6.7 (43). Templestowe 17.11 (113) d Mulgrave 13.8 (86). Wantirtna South 9.13 (67) d Croydon 8.3 (51). Waverley Blues 14.13 (97) d Heathmont 14.11 (95).

Division 3 Seniors. Donvale 13.12 (90) d The Basin 2.7 (19). Coldstream 11.11 (77) d Fairpark 6.10 (46). Upper Ferntree Gully 11.7 (73) d Knox 7.9 (5). Oakleigh District 23.16 9154) d Silvan 3.13 (31). Scoresby 14.14 (98) d Ferntree Gully 6.8 (44).

Division 4 Seniors. Chirnside Park 14.7 (91) d Bulleen Templestowe 10.16 (76). Kilsyth 12.14 (86) d Croydon North MLOC 5.6 (36). Warrandyte 11.7 (73) d Whitehorse Pioneers 10.10 (70). Forest Hill: Bye.

Essendon

■ Premier Division. Aberfeldie 13.9 (87) d Strathmore 9.11 (65). d Airport West 6.10 (46). Keilor 20.10 (130) d Essendon Doutta stars 7.14 (56. Maribyrnong Park 13.12 (90) d Greenvale 9.6 (60). Pascoe vVale 27.27 (189) d East Keilor 0.0 (0).

Division 1. Avondale Heights 10.9 (69) d Craigieburn 5.7 (37). Taylors Lakes 12.11 (83) d Hillside 11.10 (76). Moonee Valley 12.9 (81) d Oak Park 10.12 (72). Roxburgh Park 16.13 (109) d St Albans 10.10 970). West Coburg 21.12 (138) d Tullamarine 15.6 (96).

Division 2. Roxburgh Park 7.22 (64) d East Sunbury 3.2 (20). Sunbury Kangaroos 6.3 (39) d Taylors Lakes 2.2 (14). Gisborne-Kyneton United 10.9 (69) d Sunbury Lions 1.1 (7).

Division 3. Richmond central 21.18 (144) d Box Hill North 6.1 (37). Albert Park 10.12 (72) d North Brunswick 4.8 (32). La Trobe University 18.14 (122) d Chadstone 3.9 927). Power House 26.24 (180) d Swinburne University 0.3 (3). Wattle Park 22.33 (165) d Eley Park 3.2 (20).

Mornington

■ Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football Netball League. Division 1 Seniors. Rosebud 14.11 (95) d Sorrento 13.7 (85). Dromana 63 d Red Hill 8.5 (53). EdithvaleAspendale 11.13 (79) d Mornington 11.13 (79). Frankston YCW 15.6 (96) d Langwarrin 8.9 (57). Mt Eliza 19.13 (127) d Pines 59. Division 2 Seniors. Pearcedale 13.15 (93) d Bonbeach 7.8 (50). Frankston Bombers 18.17 (125) d Chelsea 10.8 (68). Devon Meadows 10.12 (72) d Crib Point 8.7 (55). Rye 14.15 (99) d Karingal 7.5 (47) Hastings 13.6 (84) d Seaford 8.11 (59). Somerville 22.8 (140) d Tyabb 10.3 (63).

Northern

■ Northern Football Netball League. Division 1 Seniors. North heidelberg 15.8 (98) d Banyule 10.13 (73). Montmorency 13.11 (89) d West Preston Lakeside 6.7 (43). South Morang 8.7 (55) d Eltham 4.13 (37). Greensborough 8.7 (55) d Bundoora 8.6 (54). Heidelberg 18.5 (113) d Hurstbridge 9.9 (63).

Division 1 Reserves. Banyule 20.12 (132) d North Heidelberg 5.4 (34). West Preston Lakeside 9.7 (61) d Montmorency 6.7 (43). Eltham 5.13 (43) d South Morang 6.1 (37). Greensborough 19.13 (127) d Bundoora 6.4 (40). Heidelberg 16.19 (115) d Hurstbridge 2.3 (15).

Division 1 Under 19.5. St Mary’s 10.9 (69) d Montmorency 9.11 (65). Eltham 21.12 (138) d Greensborough 7.12 (54). Banyule 11.7 (73) d Diamond Creek 11.5 (71). Heidelberg 18.8 (116) d Hurstbridge 4.11 (35).

Division 2 Seniors. St Mary’s 21.19 (145) d Lower Plenty 5.10 (40). Thomastown 12.6 (78) d Old Paradians 6.9 (45). Macleod 19.15 (129) d Watsonia 8.2 (50). Panton Hill 12.14 (86) d Diamond Creek 11.19 (85). Whittlesea 19.8 (122) d Northcote Park 10.8 (68).

Division 2 Reserves. St Mary’s 19.17 (131) d Lower Plenty 4.7 (31). Thomastown 6.3 (39) d Old Paradians 4.2 (26). Macleod 13.13 (91) d Watsonia 7.12 (54). Diamond Creek 24.14

(158) d Panton Hill 3.12 (30). Whittlesea 10.17 (77) d Northcote Park 6.5 (41).

Division 2 Under 19.5. South Morang d Heidelberg, forfeit. North Heidelberg 13.10 (88) d Lower Plenty 8.13 (61). Whittlesea 13.8 (86) d Mernda 8.10 (58). Laurimar 16.10 (106) d Macleod 4.6 (30).

Division 3 Seniors. Fitzroy Stars 26.20 9176) d Lalor 0.5 (5). Mernda 11.16 (82) d Heidelberg West 7.7 (49). Ivanhoe 12.10 (82) d Kilmore 7.3 (45). Reservoir 9,.7 (61) d Laurimar 11.10 (76). Bye: Epping, Kinglake, Old Eltham Collegiansd.

Division 3 Reserves. Fitzroy Stars 29.25 (199) d Lalor 5.2 (32). Mernda 9.9 963) d Heidelberg West 5.4 (34). Kilmore 9.9 963) d Ivanhoe 6.9 (45). Laurimar 22.9 9141) d Reservoir 3.2 (20). Bye: Epping, Kinglake, Old Elthasm Collegians.

Division 3 Under 19.5. Old Paradians 7.5 (47) d Eltgham 6.10 946). Kilmore 12.18 (90) d Banyule 5.4 (34). Panton Hill 15.13 (103) d Watsonia 13.13 (91). Bundoora: Bye.

Outer East

■ Outer East. Premier Division Seniors. Monbulk 15.10 (100) d Officer 2.8 (20). Healesville 13.9 (87) d Gembrook Cockatoo 11.10 (76). Wandin 19.11 (125) d Upwey Tecoma 9.9 (63). Olinda Ferny creek 16.10 (106) d Emerald 6.8 (44). Woori Yallock 8.14 (62) d Mt Evelyn 7.8 (50).

Premier Division Reserves. Officer 6.7 (43) d Monbulk 4.10 (34). Gembrook Cockatoo 14.11 (95) d Healesville 3.6 (24). Upwey Tecoma 5.12 (42) d Wandin 6.4 (40). Emerald 9.9 (63) d Olinda Ferny Creek 6.12 (48). Mt Evelyn 15.16 (106) d Woori Yallock 1.2 (8).

Division 1 Seniors. Warburton Millgrove 19.19 (133) d Yarra Glen 6.6 (42). Yea 16.13 (109) d Powelltown 9.5 (59). Pakenham 12.7 (79) d Seville 7.8 (50). Alexandra 18.7 (115) d Belgrave 15.9 (99). Yarra Junction: Bye. Division 1 Reserves. Warburton Millgrove 21.14 (140) d Yarra Glen 1.0 (6). Yea 14.20 (104) d Powelltown 21.4 (10). Seville 11.13 (79) d Pakenham 6.2 (38). Alexandra 9.12 (66) d Belgrave 5.7 (37). Yarra Junction: Bye. Premier Division Under 18 Boys. Officer 13.16 (94) d Monbulk 1.4 (10). Healesville 12.14 (86) d Gembrook Cockatoo 3.2 (20). Wandin 11.7 (73) d Upwey Tecoma 8.11 (59). Mt Evelyn 17.23 (125) d Woori Yallock 1.0 (6). Olinda Ferny Creek: Bye. Division 1 Under 18 Boys. Warburtob Millgrove 14.8 (92) d Yarra Glen 2.7 (19). Pakenham 9.11 (65) d Seville 5.8 (38). Alexandra 12.13 (85) d Yea 3.2 (20).

Women’s Division 1. Healesville 8.7 (55) d Pakenham 2.3 (15). Olinda Ferny Creek 6.3 (39) d Upwey Tecoma 3.1 (19). Mt Evelyn 21.10 (136) d Woori Yallock 0.0 (0). Belgrave: Bye.

Women’s Division 2. Wandin 6.13 (49) d Seville 1.4 (10). Warburton Wesburn 12.14 (86) d Yea 0.1 (1). Thornton Eildon 2.3 (15) drew with Emerlad 2.3 (15). Officer: Bye.

Southern

■ Division 1 Seniors. Chelktenham 15.21 (111) d Cranbourne Eagles 8.6 (54). East Brighton 16.16 (112) d Murrumbeena 11.8 (74). Dingley 16.17 (113) d Port Melbourne Clots 6.9 (45). Bentleigh 12.9 (81) d Springvale Districts 11.13 (79). St Paul’s McKinnon 10.12 (72) d Narre Warren 8.9 (57).

Division 2 Seniors. East Malvern 14.7 (91) d Doveton Doves 10.8 (68). Highett 12.12 (84) d Frankston Dolphins 6.14 (50). Hampton Park 15.15 (105) d Keysborough 11.9 (75). Mordialloc 121.9 975) d Chelsea heights 6.5 (41). Caulfield Bears 14.11 (95) d Endeavour Hills 8.8 (56).

Division 3 Seniors. Hampton 15.15 9105) d Black Rock 5.10 (40). Heatherton 8.10 (58) d Carrum Patterson Lakes 8 .8 (56). Skye 13.7 (85) d Berwick Springs 5.8 (38). St Kilda City 14.16 (100) d South Mornington 8.3 (51). Ashwood 15.9 (99) d Lyndhurst 14.9 (93)

Division 4 Seniors. Hallam 29.12 (186) d Doveton Eagles 5.6 (36). Lyndale 15.5 (105) d Moorabbin Kangaroos 10.9 (69). Narre South Saints 12.11 (83) d Clayton 9.12 (66). Dand-

enong West 19.11 (125) d South Yarra 8.10 (58).

Western

■ Division 2 Seniors. North Footscray 17.15 (117) Sunshine Heights 56 (36). Suns 11.13 (79) d Braybrook 8.12 (60). West Footscray 29.20 (194) d Tarneit 3.4 (22). Western Rams 9.10 (64) d Laverton Magpies 7,.8 (50). Wyndhamvale 19.15 (129) d Albanvaler 6.4 (40).

Goulburn Valley

■ Seniors. Echuca 16.14 (110) d Shepparton United 11.7 (73). Bernalla 16.13 (109) d Moorabbin 13.9 (87). Rochester 7.12 (54) d Seymour 7,.3 (45). Mansfield 14.14 (98)d Euroa 10.10 (70). Kyabram 14.7 (91) d Shepparton Swans 10.18 (78). Reserves. Echuca 15.10 (100) d Shepparton United 6.4 (40). Benalla 13.13 (91) d Mooroopna 3.7 (25) Seymour 12.20 (92) d Rochester 6.5 (41). Mansfield 13.10 (88) df Euroa 5.4 (34). Kyabram 6.10 (46) d Shepparton Swans 6.7 (43). Under 18. Echuca 4.10 (34) d Shepparton United 3.7 (25). Benalla 11.11 (77) d Mooroopna 2.4 (16). Rochester 9.13 (67) d Seymour 3.6 (24). Euroaq 9.8 962) d Mansfield 4.8 (32). Kyabram 12.15 (87) d Shepparton Swans 2.5 (17).

Kyabram District ■ Seniors. Murchison-Toolamba 20.12 (132) d Ubndera 2.4 (16). Nagambie 26.19 (175) d Merrigum 1.5 (11). Lancaster 10.25 (85) d Avenel 6.5 (41),. Longwood 11.8 (74) d Stanhope 11.7 (73). Shepparton East 16.10 (106) d Violet Town 6.5 (41). Rushworth 15.15 (105) d Girgarrer Tallygaroopna: Bye. Reserves. Murchison Toolamba 33.20 (218) d Undera 0.0 (0). Nagambie 11.6 (82) d Merrigum 3.3 (21). Avenel 11.14 (80) d Lancaster 3.2 (20). Stanhope 10.7 (67) d Longwood 7.5 (47). Shepparton Ea st 17.9 (111) d Violet Town 5.7 (37). Rushowrth 5.1 (31) d Girgarre. Tallygaroopna: Bye. Under 18. Murchison Toolamba 8,.16 (64) d Undera 4.1 (25). Lancaster 100 d Longwood, forfeit. Shepparton East 25.23 (173) d Violet Town 1.2 (8). Nagambie 11.4 (70) d Tigers 210.5 (65). Bye: Girgarre, Tallygaroopna.

Riddell District

■ Seniors. Melton South 14.6 (90) d Woodend Hesket 11.8 (74). Riddell 15.10(100) d Lancefield 5.5 (35). Kyneton 11.15 (81) d Romsey 7.21 (63). Macedon 14.12 (96) d Melton Centrals 5.6 (36). Diggers Rest 15.10 (100) d Wallan 8.4 (52). Reserves. Me lton South 12.8 (80) d Woodend hesket 6.6 (42). Riddell 12.4 (76) d Lancefield 3.4 (22).Romsey 21.11 (137) d Kyneton 0.4 (4). Macedon 12.9 981) d melton Centrals 3.7 (25). Wallan 13.8 (86) d Diggers Rest 2.6 (18). Under 19.5. Melton South 11.12 (78) d Woodend Hesket 7.4 -46). Riddell 16.13 (109) d Lancefield 4.3 (27). Romsey 6.5 (41) d Kyneton 5.4 (34). DiggersRest 7.10 (52) d Wallabn 5.6 (36). Bye: Gisborne Giants, Macedon.

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Beveridge hit-run

■ Wallan Highway Patrol officers are appealing for public assistance as they investigate a hit-run collision in Beveridge. It is understood a white truck was travelling on the wrong side of the road on Minton St before it collided with a white Nissan Navara utility about 2.55pm on Monday, June 9.

Police were told the male truck driver stopped at the scene and spoke to the occupants of the Nissan, then fled in the truck. The rear passenger of the Nissan, a 17year-old Wallan girl, was taken to hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries. The driver, an 18-year-old Aberfeldie man, and the front passenger, a 51-yearold Wallan woman both went to hospital.

QUEENSLAND DOMINATES RACING SCENE

■ Another of the top races in Queensland will hit the track in the near future with the running of the Tattersalls Tiara at Eagle Farm on June 28.

The top galloper, Joliestar, in the strong camp of Chris Waller, will most likely go around again, a classy type she always puts in and will be hard to beat here.

She finished a good second to one of the fastest horses going around in the All Aged Stakes run at Randwick on April 19.

She is all class and will hard to beat here.

She won the Kingsford Smith Cup in style.

The top mare, Benedetta, may go around again in the Tatts Classic and on form is one of the hardest to beat here

She ran a close fourth to Sunshine in Paris in the Doomben 10,000, and she is one of the best mares in Australia

She finished seventh in the Kingsford Smith Cup and has had a lot of racing of late.

Prepared by leading Victorian trainer, Jason Warren at Mornington, she is always tough to beat.

Then we have the New South Wales sprinter, Kimochi, prepared by Gary Portelli, was outclassed in the All Aged Stakes, but puts in most of the time.

She was eased right out of the All Aged when she was soundly beaten.

However, in the Kingsford Smith Cup, improved with a good fourth to Joliestar.

The Annabel and Rob Archibald trained Lady Laguna was up in class, and was found wanting in the 10,000, and finished well back.

She is up in class here.

Then we have the Chris Waller trained Fire Storm, who finished well down the track in 12th spot in the Doncaster back on April 5.

He appeared a little out of his class.

The Victorian horse, Ameena, a three-yearold filly with Victorian trainers, Anthony and Sam Freedman, ran a good race finished fourth in the Doomben and is a nice type.

The Chris Waller trained Olentia battled away to finish seventh in the Sapphire Stakes,but they look a bit strong here.

One that has ability is the Victorian mare, CharmStone, who won the Sangster Stakes in Adelaide in fine style, but finished well back in the Goodwood, is much better than that, and the stable likes her.

The Graeme Begg trained three-year-old filly, Zloties, won the Queen of the Sapphire Stakes in good fashion.

Looks like many wins in store for her making it three on end.

Graeme is happy with the way she is travelling at the moment.

Another who goes well is Clear Thinking, trained by Paul Messara, who has had four starts and remains undefeated and is quick. She is up in class.

El Morzillo won in good fashion at Doomben, while Abounding also showed ability.

I do like Joliestar, Kimochi and Sunshine in Paris

Ted Ryan

Another blue blood

■ One of the most exciting colts of his generation, Growing Empire, will join Yulong Stud’s Stallion roster for the 2025 breeding season.

A brilliantly fast son of Miles of Krishan, he combines blistering speed, precocious talent, and a physique tailor-made for the sale ring.

A $700,000 Inglis Easter yearling, Growing Empire was a standout from day one. He delivered early on that promise, placing second on debut, before unleashing four straight stakes wins in his two-year-old and early threeyear-old career, including a dominant performance in the Group 3 H.D.F. Mc Neil Stakes and a commanding 1.3 lengths victory in the Listed Poseidon Stakes down the Flemington straight.

As a Spring three-year-old Growing Empire confirmed his standing among the elite taking on older sprinters for a gallant second in the Group One Manikato Stakes , beating home champion sprinter, I Wish I Win He was the first colt home in the $20 million

Everest, finishing third to, beat Group One stars, Lady of Camelot, Sunshine in Paris, Private Eye, Joliestar, Steffi Magnetica, and I Wish I Win. He backed that up with a brave fourth in the Newmarket Handicap, only a few lengths off the winner, despite as awkward run and carrying level weights, against older horses.

Hall of Fame Trainer Ciaron Maher was full of praise.

“Good horses can do that - they can sprint from either end of the race,” he said. “He’s a brilliantly fast colt”.

Growing Empire retired with over $3 million in earnings and a record that blends class, consistency and toughness.

Top jockey Mark Zahra, who partnered him in multiple wins, said: “He had that electric speed whenever you needed it – at the start or the finish, whenever to wanted to us it.”

His pedigree only enhances the package. He is by the champion sire, Zoustar, his dam Miles of Krishan, by Snitzel, was Group 2 placed and comes from a deep black-type family.

She is a half-sister to Group One winner II QuelloVeloce, stakes winner Donna Cattiva, and the to the dam of Group 3 winner Holmes A Court.

Applications open

■ Thoroughbred Breeder’s Australia has opened applications for its Stud Program, aimed at individuals with little or no experience in the breeding industry.

Launched in 2023 and fully funded by TBA, Stud Start is designed for those, particularly in rural areas, looking for a career or re-entering the workforce in the change of re-entering the workforce in the thoroughbred breeding sector. Successful applicants will participate in a sixweek program, including online learning, followed by an intensive week ion Scone, NSW It offers hands-on experiences with horses, class-based education, and farm visits.

● Sunshine In Paris. Racing Photos.

Locals celebrate end of the war

■ Local celebrations were hastily arranged to mark the end of World War II.

“A public thanksgiving service, arranged by the President of the Shire, was held at the Shire Hall on Thursday afternoon of last week.,” noted an Alexandra press report on August 24, 1945.

“There was a large attendance, the hall being filled. Cr. Murray presided, and on the platform with him were the Revs. E. Leaver, N. Paul and A. Lock ; Mr. G. V. Sawers (President R.S.L.), Mrs. C. Boote (R.S.L. Auxiliary), Mrs. Weeks (Red Cross), and Mr. C. Clifton (Dads Association)

“A programme of four hymns had been arranged, and printed sheets were provided for all present.

“The call to worship and prayer of thanks giving were given by Rev. E. Leaver ; the Rev. N. Paul read Psalm 126 and offered up prayers (the prayer of commemoration and the Lord's prayer), and the Rev. A. Lock gave an address appropriate to the special occasion.

“Mr. J. W. Whittaker sang Land of Hope and Glory. The National Anthem was sung before the service closed.

“Services were held in the morning at Yarck, Taggerty and Thornton Cr. Almond presided at Yarck and the Rev. Lock gave the address.

“At Taggerty Cr. Barker occupied the chair, and the Rev. Leaver gave the address.

“ Cr. Girdwood presided at Thornton and the Rev. Paul gave the address. All the services were very well attended.

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“As part of the Peace celebrations an impromptu session of community singing was held in the Presbyterian Hall on Wednesday afternoon,” noted the Alexandra report.

“Although the function was originally planned at a few minutes' notice for the children, there was a very pleasing attendance of grown ups too, and as the afternoon went on the crowd grew until the hall was filled.

“The various brackets of community numbers were lustily sung, and the audience left the organisers in no doubt as to the enjoyment that was being derived from the entertainment,

“Bless em all was sung not once, but many times by special request.

“Mrs. D. Nicolson was pianist, and Miss Mary Nicolson conducted instrumental items were rendered by Mrs. Feldtmann and Audrey with piano-accordion, and Mrs. Dickson with her guitar.

“Songs were rendered by Messrs. Whittaker, Raff and Lister

“The happy mood of audience and performers was reflected in the numerous encores asked for and given.

“A spelling bee was won by Ann Barton

“To round off the afternoon an anonymous friend gave fruit, cakes, biscuits and raspberry cordial to provide afternoon tea for old and young.

“Rev. Paul thanked all who had helped make the afternoon such a splendid success.

“The children showed their appreciation by loud cheers. The singing of the National Anthem brought proceedings to a close.

“A bonfire was built on the hill near the Alexandra School, in quick

Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force member on August 15, 1945.

Australian

Memorial on Thursday of last week. A big attendance witnessed the burning of "Togo" on Thursday night,

“Oranges and biscuits were distributed to the children, as well as a a nice quantity of chocolates.

“Mrs Nicolson ignited the heap and it is understood this lady was responsible for the making of that not too handsome figure that was placed on the fire.

“It was really a great event for all-old and young alike.

“A very enjoyable night was held in the Parish hall on Friday last.

“Communly singing and dancing was indulged in by the big attendance of children present.

“ Mr. Ron Owens rendered a couple of yodelling numbers in good style, Mr R. H. Smith conducted the community singing; he also delivered an address to the children.

“Mr. Smith was "decked out" in a red cloak, with a flowing beard.

“The Alexandra Mothers' Club served the usual cordial with cakes, etc. to the children (nlu ring formation).

“Mrs Glllespie was a capable planist for the community singing.

“Peace celebrations were observed at Acheron with a social for the children, and a big bonfire.

“V.P. celebrations were held at Taggerty for the children.” ★

“In the East we still have to deal with the Japanese. To this task we shall turn with the utmost resolve, and with all our resources.”

The May 11, 1945 issue noted: “At 11 p.m. on Tuesday the British Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, officially announced that Germany had surrendered, and the difficult job of "cleaning up" was now in progress.

“In Australia the news of Germany's capitulation was welcomed, as it will mean that full attention can now be given to the war in the Pacific.

“The lib eration of thousands of Australians, who are in Japanese prison camps, cannot come too quickly, as they have been in the hands of the Japs since 1942.

“Australian troops are fighting today in Borneo and various parts of New Guinea, and the thoughts of the people are naturally with them and the men in captivity.

“A combined thanksgiving service was held at the Shire Hall, Alexandra, on Wednesday at 11 a.m.

“Cr. W.A. Murray (President of the Shire) presided, and referred to the reason for the gathering that day-

“It was to offer thanksgiving for the successful way the European war had ended.

“It was with gladness in their hearts they offer thanksgiving. They were all glad the European war was over, but all must realise there was another war to finish.

“They would have to go on with the aim of concluding the war with Japan, and all meet again with gladness in their hearts when the war with Japan was over and their boys came back, and the obtaining of a lasting peace made.

“The hymn, All People that on earth do dwell, was sung by the gathering, after which Rev. Lock read a Scripture lesson, and the Rev. Leaver recited a Prayer of Thanksgiving.

“Mr. G. V. Sawers (President of Alexandra Sub-Branch R.S.L.) referred to the reason for thanksgiving by stating it was a thanksgiving to all who had assisted towards the defeat of Germany, and brought about the conclusion of the European war,

“There was a time when they may have been in a worse position, but our leaders and forces had guided us through.

“All hoped and trusted that the conclu. sion of the war with Japan was not far away.”

“Mr. C. Clifton (President of the Dads Association), Cr. Weeks (President of Alexandra Red Cross), and Mrs. D. R. Morrison (President Alexandra Comforts Funds) addres sed the gathering.

“The hymn, O God our Help in Ages Past, was sung. “A Prayer of Intercession was read by Rev. Lock and responded to

by the gathering. The Rev. Leaver gave a most appropriate address for the occasion.

“Benediction was given, two minutes' silence was observed, and the singing of the Recessional hymn concluded a simple and impressive service.

“The proceedings were opened with the National Anthem.”

● ● ● ● A policeman kisses a

Photo:

War

Earlier in the year in May, VE Day celebrated victory in Europe. The local newspaper published a photo of the King with his message:

we give thanks to Almighty God for great deliverance.

King George VI

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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

PRIVATE SELLERS can have a free 40-word ‘For Sale’ ad - plus a single colour photo - in The Local Paper Classifieds to sell their items. Your free ad will appear in all editions of The Local Paper, covering all suburbs of Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, and selected Victorian country areas. Your free ad will appear in up to 4 issues. There are no charges, no commissions. T&Cs apply. Lodge your ad at: www.AdvertiseFree.com.au

OLD STAMPS, tools, tobacco bins, Telephone, pocket knifes, cigarette lighters, LP records, first covers and more. Australia decimal and pre-decimal bank notes. Used. Prices negot. Thomastown. 0425 733 890. F-M

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.

TABLE. Large solid timber, dining room table, 2100mm x 1000mm. Plus six chairs. GC. $30. Yea. 0419 109 887. N-Q

TRAIN BOOKS. Wide variety of books and pamphlets to all types of trains. All prices negotiable. Re- search. 9437 1253. N-Q

TYRE CHANGERS. Manual. Little used, complete with instructions, purchaser to collect. GC. $90. Doreen. 9717 3465 N-Q

WALKERS. Two. One new, hardly used, $120. Second one: GC but some small marks. $80. Seymour. 0419 881 573. R-U

WELLNESS Circulation Stimulator. $20 or offer. VGC. Frankston. 9789 9634.F-M

WHEELCHAIR. Electric. Pride Go. Mobility chair. Only moths old. Paid $3700. Will sell $1800 ONO. Like brand new. Rosanna. 0418 583 120. R-U

WHEELCHAIR. Electric. Hubang HBLD2-B. Light- weight, easy to manoeu- ver, strong battery life. Per- fect for everyday use. Sellng due to owner pass- ing away. GC. $1000. Thomastown. 0421 819 286.F-M

WHEELCHAIR. Manual. Evoke 2 Aspire 450mm. new, never been used as too small for subject. Foldable and extremely light for easy transport. Well made, Top of the range. EC. $600. Diamond Creek. 0401 473 565.N-Q

WINDOW. Aluminium. 1600mm x 1600mm with windout window. GC. Free. Murrindindi. 0418 564 174. R-U

and hot plate, lifting

carry bag. heaps ofready cut fire lighters. Heavy duty grate and 45 quart camp oven. VGC. $3000. Montmorency. 0483 881 609. R-U

PUBLIC NOTICES

GOD’S CHURCH invites faithful followwees of Christ to attend the New Testament local Passover night service. Alfredton, Ballarat. To secure your seat, 0419 327 366. N-P

CARAVAN. E20½ ft reegal 2009 Aussie Tourer Caravan. Full ensuite with separate shower, queen bed and AC/heater, TV, stereo, gas cooktop, microwave, comes with cover and large outdoor mat. EC. $32,000. Taggerty. 0438 782 112. R-U

MOBILITY SCOOTER. Pre-owned. Sill under warranty with new batteries. Features headlights and tail lights, swivel seat, rear shopping bag, includes key and charger. max user 136kg, 35km range per cahrge. Free delivery. VGC. $1295. Moorabbin. 0401 980 969. R-U

worn.

TABLE. Round. Polished timber. 100cm diameter. Seats 4. VGC. $90. Mill Park. 9436 8935. N-Q

Seymour. 0419 881 573. F-M 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

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.

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

BANK Money Boxes. GC. Negotiable. Mill Park. 9436 8935. H-O

CHAINS Bible College Australia; In depth Bible study and online Biblical studies. 0447 515 450 N-Q

WOOD FIRE STOVE HEATER. Ozpig Traveller. Used twice. Comes with grill

handle,

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