Creek at Doveton to be transformed
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■ The City of Casey has announced a new project which will see Eumemmerring Creek in Doveton transformed into a “beautiful waterway”.
As part of the Reimagining Eumemmerring Creek Project, approximately 750 metres of an underground piped and concreted section of Eumemmerring Creek — located between Doveton Avenue and Frawley Rd — will be transformed into a natural, open waterway.
The Melbourne Water project will bring water back to the surface, nd it will enhance biodiversity, improve public open space, and create new recreation opportunities in the Doveton area.
City of Casey Mayor and Doveton resident Cr Stefan Koomen said: “This is a fantastic project that will create greener more accessible spaces for the residents of Doveton and those living near Waratah Reserve
“Community consultation is set to begin in the coming months and I encourage residents of Doveton to share their ideas on the features that they would like to see incorporated into the project.”
Melbourne Water will lead the waterway transformation, which is scheduled to begin in 2026, while Casey Council will contribute by delivering paths, seating, and platforms. Design for a shared path along the creek has already commenced.
The project, which has been identified as a priority within Melbourne Water’s Reimagining Your Creek Program, is valued at $28 million, with $10 million in funding secured from the Australian Government’s Natural Heritage Trust via the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program , and $18 million committed from Melbourne Water.
“I am delighted to welcome this investment into Casey community, and look forward to keeping Doveton residents updated as the project progresses,” Cr Koomen said.
Ticks & Crosses
✔More than 750 trees will be planted in nature strips and parks through out the Cardinia Shire as part of the Council’s annual tree planting program. Trees are planted on Council land to provide shade, character, habitat and to help with water run-off. “Enhancing the beauty and biodiversity of our local environment, the selected tree species have been carefully chosen for their suitability to the local area and to complement existing street appeal,” said a Council representative. “Tree planting is occurring during the cooler months from May to September, ensuring optimal conditions for tree establishment. Council’s contractors will provide maintenance and watering for a two-year period, to ensure the health and vitality of the new trees. Trees play a crucial role in our urban landscape, offering numerous benefits,” the representative said.
Hospital helipad complete
■ The State Government says that is continuing to make significant progress on the landmark $1.1 billion redevelopment of Frankston Hospita l, with the new rooftop helipad now complete.
The new helipad will mean that patients with serious injuries or illness can get the care they need, sooner with fast access into the new, 12 storey clinical services tower.
The helipad will support the quick transfer of critically ill patients to other health services around the state.
The task of constructing the helipad was no mean feat, with construction crews pre-assembling large modules – constructed primarily from high strength aluminium – on the ground, before lifting it into position via tower cranes.
The helipad is equipped with fully integrated lighting and firefighting systems, with testing and commissioning to take place soon.
Melissa Horne, Health Infratsructure Minister, said: “This is the largest ever health infrastructure project in Melbourne’s south-east –the helipad completion takes us one step closer to opening this important project for local families right across Frankston.”
Frankston MLA Paul Edbrooke described the better Hospital as a “gamechanger”.
Fev, Guy pull on boots
■ Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two men following four separate incidents in Seaford and Crib Point It is alleged two men attended a supermarket on Seaford Rd in Seaford and reversed a vehicle through the front door before entering the store and leaving empty handed about 1.30am on May 5.
The men allegedly attended a pharmacy on Seaford Rd and drove the vehicle through the front doors, before entering and stealing an amount of perfume about 1.40am.
Detectives allege the following day, the two men attempted to ram the door of a liquor store with a vehicle on Stony Point Rd in Crib Point but were unable to gain entry about 2am on May 6. It is alleged the men subsequently reversed a vehicle into the doors of a service station on Stony Point Rd before stealing multiple items and fleeing in the car about 2.20am.
Detectives from the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston crime investigation units subsequently executed search warrants in the Hastings area in relation to the incidents.
The two men were arrested and interviewed by investigators.
Reconciliation Week
■ City of Casey residents are invited to a free community event acknowledging and honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories.
To be held from 4pm on Thursday, May 29, at Bunjil Place Plaza, this event is part of National Reconciliation Week.
This year’s Reconciliation Week theme is Bridging Now to Next, a call for all Australians to reflect on shared history and build stronger connections with each other.
The event will include:
■ A Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony at 4 pm.
■ A Flag Raising Ceremony at 4.45 pm.
■ A variety of hands-on cultural activities.
■ Storytime at Bunjil Place Library at 5pm. Places are limited. Bookings are required.
■ Live music by Charlie Needs Braces at 5.30 pm.
■ A screening of The Last Daughter at Bunjil Place Library at 6.45 pm. Bookings are required.
800 bus srge
■ The Fix Dandy Buses campaign has welcomed massive ridership growth since the Route 800 Dandenong – Chadstone bus gained upgraded weekend service last November.
Just released usage data from Public and Active Transport Minister Gabrielle Williams, shows a 200 per cent rise in Saturday usage.
The new Sunday service was also well accepted with over 1100 boardings each week.
■ The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick have helped one of the area’s most struggling local football clubs to a miracle victory – with Carlton legend turned The Fox radio host Brendan ‘Fev’ Fevola and Aussie pop star legend Guy Sebastian pulling on the boots to help the Dandenong Masala Football Club secure their first win in 20 matches.
After discovering the Dandenong Masala Football Club, a multicultural team on the brink of collapse after a 229-point loss and just two players showing up to pre-season, The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick made it their mission to get the club back on its feet. The team, which plays in Division 5 of the Victorian Amateur Football Association, proudly brands its game as “spicy footy” — but heading into the 2025 season, the fire had nearly gone out
Fix Dandy Buses Convenor Peter Parker said that this demonstrated the power of more frequent seven day bus services on direct routes to attract passengers.
“Prior to the new timetable Route 800’s operating hours were limited with gaps of up to two hours on Saturday and no service on Sunday.
“The new timetable introduced a 30 to 40 minute weekend frequency on both days with a much wider span of hours.
“High usage was noted from the first week, with passengers keen to save time and money with the improved service.”
Mr Parker praised the State Government for upgrading the Route 800 bus and the community for jumping on board.
He said that, with the willingness of Greater Dandenong residents to use improved buses now known, it was timely for the State Government to fund seven day upgrades on other popular routes including 802, 804 and 814.
“The community will know if more Dandenong bus routes will be upgraded when the State Government hands down its budget on Tuesday May 20,” Mr Parker said.
Junior Mayor
■ Greater Dandenong students have come together to vote in their Junior Mayor and Deputy for 2025.
Greater Dandenong Mayor, Cr Jim Memeti ,congratulated the newly elected Junior Mayor, Aaya and Deputy Mayor, Harron
““I am looking forward to working alongside Aaya to represent the community at key events, including citizenship ceremonies, community festivals and other Council functions,” Cr Memeti said.
Two 39-year-old men from Hastings were charged with burglary and theft-related offences. They were bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on June 10.
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Eumemmerring Creek
MELTON Fire in shed
■ Fire Rescue Victoria crews responded to a structure fire on Scott St, Melton, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a shed fire at 3.34am on Sunday (May 11)
CFA firefighters also responded and assisted FRV Crews arrived on scene within five minutes to find smoke and flames issuing from the roof of the 15m x 20m shed, so the response was escalated.
FRV crews donned breathing apparatus and began attacking the fire as well as preventing any fire spread to adjoining properties, which were quite close.
There was a high fuel load which created an aggressive fire, as well as gas bottles exploding.
All occupants evacuated safely and were assessed by Ambulance Victoria
The fire was deemed ‘Under Control’ by 4.32am.
The cause of the fire is not yet known but it will be investigated by FRV specialists.
Firefighters were to remain on scene for some time, to ensure the fire is fully extinguished. Victoria Police were also on scene.
BRIGHTON
Death of male
■ Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a man in Brighton last Tuesday night (May 6).
A man was found unresponsive in water in the vicinity of Cole St about 10.50pm. The man was found dead at the scene.
At this stage the circumstances do not appear suspicious.
CARNEGIE
Assault probe
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■ Transit Safety Division officers are appealing for public assistance following an assault on a train in Carnegie
It is understood an unknown male approached a 35-year-old man on the Cranbourne-bound train about 4.30pm on Monday, March 31.
Officers have been told the offender punched the victim while the train was stopped at Carnegie Station, before he got off and fled the scene on foot. The victim was not seriously injured.
Police have released images of a man they believe might be able to assist with their enquiries.
He is described as being approximately 190cm tall, is of thin build and is aged in his 30’s.
MOORABBIN
Three times over
■ Police are expected to charge a driver after allegedly blowing three times the legal limit in Moorabbin on Tuesday night (May 6).
Officers responded to reports of a white Suzuki Swift stationary on train tracks, while the boom gates were down, near Wickham Rd about 8pm.
Once notified of the incident, emergency services gave the direction for all relevant trains to come to a complete stop and, consequently, there were no collisions.
It is alleged that passersby had to assist the driver from the Suzuki Police arrived and it’s alleged that the male driver produced an evidentiary breath test for alcohol of 0.187.
MOUTAJUP
Across Victoria FIREARMS, $1M DRUGS SEIZED IN NORTH-EAST
■ Wangaratta and Cobram detectives seized four firearms and arrested five people as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged drugs and firearms trafficking in Victoria’s north-east.
Since the investigation commenced in 2023, police have now arrested 30 people, seized 18 firearms, and more than $1 million worth of illicit drugs.
Detectives from Wangaratta and Cobram Crime Investigation Units, supported by specialist resources from the Critical Incident Response Team, Dog Squad and Highway Patrol, executed five further search warrants on Wednesday (May 7).
Key arrests include:
■ A 32-year-old Wangaratta man was arrested and charged with traffick commercial quantity of MDMA, possess traffickable quantity of firearms, and two counts of own handgun without licence. He was remanded to appear at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on August 7.
■ During a separate warrant in Wangaratta, detectives located and seized two firearms and illicit drugs. A 36-year-old Wangaratta man was arrested and charged with traffick commercial quantity of MDMA, possess traffickable quantity of firearms, and two counts of possess handgun without licence. He was remanded to appear at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on August 7.
■ During a warrant at a property in Cobram, detectives located an imitation longarm along with other weapons, drugs, and ammunition. A 37year-old Cobram man was arrested and charged with traffick commercial quantity methamphetamine, traffick cocaine, traffick firearms, and conduct endangering life. He was remanded to appear at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on August 7.
Police also arrested:
■ A 33-year-old Wangaratta woman was charged with traffick drug of dependence. She was bailed to appear at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on September 1.
■ A 23-year-old Cobram woman was charged with traffick methamphetamine, traffick cocaine, possess prohibited weapon (taser), and possess imitation firearm. She was bailed to appear at Cobram Magistrates’ Court on August 19.
Since the investigation launched in 2023, police have arrested over 30 people, issued 298 charges, and seized significant amounts of illicit drugs and firearms including:
■ 18 firearms and large quantities of ammunition
■ Over 1kg of methylamphetamine
■ More than 5000 MDMA tablets
■ 49g of cocaine
■ 5kg of cannabis
■ Other drugs including fentanyl, steroids, Viagra, and pharmaceutical medications
Police have also recovered
20 vehicles which were sto-
Statewide
len over the past three years. The investigation remains ongoing.
Detective Inspector Anthony Town, Eastern Region Division Four, said: “This marks one of the most substantial blows on alleged drug and firearms traffickers in our region in recent years.
“We’ve significantly disrupted an alleged criminal network operating right in our own backyard.
“This wasn’t a matter of chance — it’s the result of relentless investigative work by our detectives in Wangaratta and Cobram
“Organised crime groups trafficking drugs and firearms have no place in our community. They put lives at risk, fuel violence, and we’re determined to stop them.
“This outcome sends a clear message – we will continue to go after those who think they can profit from harm, and we won’t stop until every link in the chain is broken.”
WEST MELBOURNE
Burglaries
■ Police have charged a man following a series of commercial burglaries in West Melbourne , involving more than $100,000 of items stolen, during February this year.
Public Order Response
Team officers, patrolling in Melbourne’s CBD , caught
Fatal collision
■ Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Moutajup on Saturday (May 10).
It is believed a vehicle and a motorcycle collided at the intersection of Mill Rd and Taylors Rd about 4.30pm.
The rider of the motorcycle, a 53-yearold man from Coleraine, died at the scene.
The passenger from the motorcycle was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the vehicle, a 20-year-old Lake Mundi man, was not physically injured and stopped at the scene.
He was interviewed by detectives and released pending further enquiries.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision remains ongoing.
SURF COAST
Trio rescued
■ Three people were lucky to escape injury after their boat sank off Barwon Heads on Friday (May 9).
The trio - a 37-year-old from Northcote, 41-year-old from Northcote and 29-year-old – launched a 5.5m fibreglass boat from the Ocean Grove boat ramp about 7am.
After a day of fishing, the men were attempting to return to shore when their boat overturned about 7.20pm.
All three men, only one of which was wearing a life jacket, were thrown into the water.
The skipper managed to contact a family member for assistance who then contacted emergency services.
The Police Air Wing spotted the overturned boat about 8pm, guiding Life Saving Victoria volunteers to their location and pulling them from the water.
All three were taken to hospital for observation.
Water Police will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
ALBERT PARK
Gear change
sight of a silver Subaru Outback alleged to be involved in the commercial burglaries.
The Subaru was followed, with the assistance of Air Wing, to Nicholson St in Fitzroy where PORT attempted to intercept the vehicle.
The Subaru allegedly slowed down but failed to come to a complete stop.
PORT boxed in the vehicle and swiftly arrested the alleged driver.
It is alleged that the following items were located inside the Subaru:
■ fake driving licences
■ stolen identification and bank cards
■ a traffickable quantity of drugs
■ items to make false documents multiple mobile phones.
Investigators also allege that the driver of the vehicle was involved in a serious collision on Hopkins St in Footscray about 3pm on September4 last year.
It is alleged that a stolen silver Audi failed to stop at a red light and collided with a pedestrian, who was trying to cross the road.
The pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the Audi allegedly failed to stop and render any assistance, taking off from the scene.
A 42-year-old Footscray man was remanded.
■ Fans of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and local sports clubs will be in pole position with a massive upgrade to the pit building.
Steve Dimpoulos, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, announced the new pit building and improvements to the surrounding Precinct, which will deliver better facilities for Formula 1 fans and local clubs.
The new building will include seven indoor sport courts, two more than are currently on site, and improved clubrooms for clubs using the outdoor fields. The project includes park upgrades that benefit the local community and everyone who visits Albert Park
The upgrade will include 14 garages, race control, and a race administration and media centre. The world-renowned Paddock Club will have an expanded capacity of 5000 patrons a day, offering amazing hospitality experiences and viewing spots along the main straight to see all the action.
The 2025 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix welcomed more than 465,000 fans through the gates across the four days. Hotel occupancy in central Melbourne was around 94 per cent the night before the race.
With the race locked in until 2037, the pit building upgrade will make sure Melbourne keeps the Australian Grand Prix for years to come – showcasing the state to the world and maintaining status as the major events capital.
Major events pump more than $3.3 billion a year into the economy each year and contribute to the record $40 billion visitor spend.
Head contractor Icon has been appointed to deliver the project. Initial works on site are underway with demolition works to begin after the 2026 race and be completed in time for the 2028 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
“Fans flock to Victoria from around the world for our Formula 1 Grand Prix – filling local hotels, restaurants, pubs and businesses – and we intend to keep it that way,” Mr Dimopoulos said.
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30 ARRESTS OVER DATING APP ASSAULTS
■ Victoria Police has arrested more than 30 people as part of an investigation into a series of concerning attacks on men linked to the use of dating apps and social media.
Police allege several groups of offenders –primarily young males aged between 13 and 20 – have been posing as legitimate users of the platforms to lure men into meeting them.
The victims are then allegedly assaulted, robbed, threatened and subjected to homophobic comments.
Some incidents have involved victims being filmed with the videos posted on social media accounts.
Police have seen incidents occur across the state, particularly in local government areas taking in Manningham, Casey, Hume, Moorabbin and Knox
The more than 30 arrests have been made since October last year.
The arrests include:
■ A 16-year-old boy for intentionally causing injury, recklessly causing injury and possessing a prohibited weapon without lawful excuse. The boy has been charged.
Michelle Allen and team of Muddy Creek Health Hub, Yea
■ A 17-year-old boy for intentionally causing injury, recklessly causing injury and possessing a drug of dependence. The boy has been charged.
■ Two 16-year-old boys and a 15-year-old boy for recklessly causing injury. All three boys were charged.
■ A 13-year-old boy, a 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy for kidnapping and armed robbery. Two of the boys were charged and bailed to face court. The other boy was released pending further enquiries.
■ Seven 17-year-old boys for armed robbery, violent disorder and false imprisonment. Two of the boys were charged and bailed at court. The remaining five have been charged on summons to appear at court at a later date.
■ Four 19-year-old males from Bayswater, Lyndhurst and Cranbourne East for armed robbery. Three of the males were charged and bailed to face court. The other male was released pending further enquiries.
Victoria Police treats incidents of this nature with the utmost seriousness and urges victims to come forward so police can investigate.
Concern
■ Priority and Safer Communities
Division Acting Superintendent
Carolyn Deer said
“There is absolutely no place for this type of concerning behaviour in our society. It will not be tolerated
Everyone has a right to go about their lives, meet new people and start a relationship in safety.
“We know this has been a distressing situation for the victims involved .”
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
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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
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■ A man has been arrested over alleged e-bike hooning in Albert Park
It is alleged that approximately 100 youths were riding dirt bikes, bicycles and ebikes on Lakeside Drive
Just before 4pm on February 8, police received multiple calls about the group causing significant disruption to traffic, by blocking both lanes across Ross Gregory Drive
One rider allegedly performed a burnout, which caused the wheel of his dirt bike to become wedged in chain bollards on the road.
Two police members went to assist, however, they were surrounded by riders who began verbally abusing them.
The large group became increasingly aggressive toward police, with some using the wheels of their bikes to flick up rocks, hitting the police vehicle.
It will be alleged one rider of a modified e-bike used his back wheel to perform a stationary burnout against the police vehicle, causing damage to the rear.
Following enquiries, police from the Port Phillip Neighbourhood Policing Team executed a search warrant at a home on Camms Road, Cranbourne, at 6am on Tuesday (May 6).
During a search of the property, police seized a quantity of cannabis, cannabis seeds, electronic devices and clothing relevant to the investigation.
A 21-year-old man was arrested and
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charged with unlicensed driving, use unregistered motor vehicle, criminal damage, cultivate narcotic plant, and possess cannabis.
He was bailed to appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on July 25.
Modified e-bicycles and e-scooters can be classified as motorcycles, depending on their power; if it exceeds 200 watts, it is classified as a motorcycle.
It is for this reason that riders are required to hold a valid licence and registration in accordance with the Road Safety Act before the e-bike or escooter can be ridden on the road.
South Melbourne Police Senior Sergeant Travis Costelow said:
“Seeing such a large group of people – especially youths –attempting to not only intimidate police and other road users, but cause dangerous disruptions to traffic, is something we simply won’t stand for.
“Riders of e-bikes must adhere to the same laws as every other road user.
“E-bikes can have the capability to travel at high speeds which can make riders more vulnerable to being seriously injured in an accident.
“We hear feedback from the community on a regular basis that the illegal use of e-bikes and escooters is something that really concerns them. Rest assured, our members are tasked with holding those riders to account,” Senior Sergeant Costelow said.
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■ Circa returns to Arts Centre Melbourne with their global acrobatic smash hit Humans 2.0 from May 14 – 24 in the Playhouse, fresh from celebrating their 20-year anniversary last year.
Circa’s reputation precedes itself for being at the forefront of the new wave of contemporary Australian circus, redefining the art form by showcasing how extreme physicality can forge powerful and emotive experiences.
They have performed in over 45 countries and reached more than two million people, pushing boundaries, blending movement, dance, theatre and circus.
Under the visionary leadership of Yaron Lifschitz, and in collaboration with their ensemble of circus artists, Humans 2.0 is the next chapter of Circa’s internationally acclaimed Humans – a work that explored the physical limits of the body by pushing it to its extremities.
Humans 2.0 is intimate, primal and deeply engaged with the challenge of being human. It poses the question: can we ever find a perfect balance, or is adapting to constant change the only way forward?
Performance Season: May 14 - 24
Venue: The Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne
Bookings: artscentremelbourne.com.au Cheryl Threadgold
St Kilda Festival
■ Australia's longest-running film festival, the St Kilda Film Festival, returns to the big screen from June 5-15.
Presented by the City of Port Phillip, this year’s festival will screen over 150 films across 34 curated sessions, taking place at iconic venues including South Melbourne Market, the Astor Theatre, and for the first time since 2019, the St Kilda Town Hall
The Palais Theatre will roll out the red carpet for the Opening Night Gala for a starstudded evening on June 5.
In 2025, SKFF continues its commitment to platforming diverse voices and perspectives. The program features the festival’s largest First Nations line-up to date, including a dedicated strand curated by Fred Gesha, with a particular focus on stories of motherhood and birthing by First Nations female filmmakers.
This year also sees a strong embrace of analogue formats, with a resurgence in Super 8 and 16mm filmmaking evident by the 12 titles in the program shot on film, illustrating how the next generation of filmmakers are embracing the medium.
A reimagined St Kilda Town Hall will serve as the festival’s hub, transformed into a cabaret-style cinema with a bar, DJs, live music on Friday nights, and an open-access Filmmaker Lounge, bringing a new feel to the festival experience.
Short film highlights include: Unspoken, directed by Damian Walshe-Howling; See M: A Film About Redro Redriguez, directed by Nathan Woods; Fence, directed by Samantha Alexis Laughton; Re-Imagining Our Futures: Birthing , directed by Kimberley Benjamin;Born to Hustle, directed by Grace Anna Cardona ; Rage ,directed by Renee Kyprioti, Unstoppable,directed by Jack Byrnes and Marcus Porcaro and many more.
Richard Sowada, SKFF Director said, “What an absolutely ripping year for Australian short-form films.”
For more information on screenings and bookings, visit: stkildafilmfestival.com.au
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Beetlejuice the Musical
■ The Michael Cassel Group and Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures present Beetlejuice the Musical, now playing in Melbourne at the Regent Theatre for a limited Australian premiere season.
Based on Tim Burton's horror comedy movie, Beetlejuice the Musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz (Karis Oka), a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes.
After earning a Tony Award nomination for the music and lyrics he wrote for Beetlejuice the Musical, Eddie Perfect stars in the title role as the most mischievous corpse in the history of musicals.
Under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact) Beetlejuice the Musical is not only described as “funny, irreverent, reckless and repellent', but also as being a touching show about family, love, and 'making the most of every DayO!”
Performance Details: Playing for a limited season.
Venue: Regent Theatre, 191 Collins St., Melbourne Bookings: Ticketek or beetlejuicethe musical.com.au
Cheryl Threadgold
Skills and Roles
■ At its inaugural Music Data and Insights Summit, the Victorian Music Development Office launched its new research commission, Skills and Roles – Support workers in Victorian music industries.
Following a long-term research partnership with RMIT University, these new insights provide the VMDO with a current evidence-based perspective and expands on the 2020 study, Career Path: The Victorian Music Business Career Life Cycle..
This new research points out the nuances of learning and skills development within the complex and precarious career paths of Victorian music professionals and offers recommendations to build healthy thriving businesses.
The insights reveal that 54 per cent of music workers embrace a portfolio career or are protean workers where they hold multiple concurrent roles to make ends meet and only one in five have a single full-time role.
It is no surprise to music professionals that they frequently work irregular and sporadic hours. Almost 50 per cent work more than 40+ hours per week across all their roles, including over 10 per cent who work 50+ hours per week.
The survey data indicates that skills are wideranging across music work. The research surveyed 212 workers and conducted 21 extended interviews representing 324 different paid music roles across Victoria.
There is a passion to work in the music industry, but it is not always financially rewarding. The increasing expectation for music professionals to be ‘all-rounders’ may be leading to skill dilution, increased stress and the potential long-term loss of industry specialists and experts.
A Support Act survey recently found that 62 per cent of creative workers are affected by increased financial stress.
Across all roles in the music sector, 61 per cent use business, financial and legal skills. While many music workers are often ‘all-rounders’, the research found that these areas require further attention to develop these skills.
Soft skills like communication, interpersonal abilities and problem-solving emerged as the most critical skill sets used by over 80 per cent of music professionals.
VMDO General Manager Kirsty Rivers said music workers play a central role and this research responds to the challenges faced by the Victorian music industry to sustain and develop its workforce.
“By building evidence-based research, we can better understand the skills and the gaps that exist. It helps us to develop bespoke industry
Benny Capp training and support opportunities that are needed to thrive in the complex global music industry,” said Ms Rivers.
RMIT University Associate Professor Catherine Strong said it is the first report to map the support roles and associated skills within the Victorian music industries.
“Skills shortages are often an industry concern and the research highlights areas requiring attention that could strengthen the workforce,” said Associate Professor Strong
“The research shows that music workers often acquire skills on-the-job, which is valued by the industry. However, this means that professionals may not always acknowledge the skills or gaps they have. Finding ways to make formal training work better for this group is one way to counter these issues,” she explained.
Providing a more structured mentoring system could be an option to sustain music careers by developing the key skills and expertise required across the industry.
Interviewees with a mentor spoke highly of this experience and said they received valuable advice, training and guidance during their introduction to the music industry.
More than any other skill, the research highlighted that financial planning and management skills needed to be further developed by music workers.
Research interviewees also identified the other specific skills that required further attention and development related to finance, contracts and marketing.
The VMDO works closely with educational institutions, government and industry experts to develop music worker skills and experience by delivering programs that respond to the gaps revealed in this research.
Through its recent Leg Up program, the VMDO provided quick, easy and vital assistance. It supported 37 Victorian music professionals with access to grants for micro-investments, expert advice, professional development and capacity building.
Over the coming months, the VMDO will expand its popular Experts in Residence program and the long-term mentoring Fast Track Fellowships program will return to support music professionals build global networks, international experience and professional opportunities.
Cheryl Threadgold with Ben Starick
and Gabby Llewelyn in Femme Play (ungrateful slut).
■ Attitude Production and Cracked Actors Theatre present Femme Play [ungrateful slut], at The Butterfly Club from May 21-31 as part of the Drama Queen Festival 2025. Written by feminist playwright Judy Doubas and directed by Susan Rundle, the play is described as a 'sharp, provocative production which blends humour and biting social commentary with an urgent call for change’.
Al and George are two women wrestling with modern pressures - careers, relationships, identity - only to realise their struggles are systemic.
As they awaken to the forces shaping their lives, their inner voices Red , a patriarchal mouth-piece, and Bling, embodying society’s Madonna/Whore paradox, push and pull them in opposing directions, leading them toward political action.
Doubas’s work evolved from personal observation into a wider, urgent conversation about feminism’s ongoing battles..
Director Rundle says the play is “In-yourface, hilarious, and unapologetic. It doesn’t preach, but it sure makes you think.”
With misogyny still a global issue, Femme Play arrives as a timely, unflinching response. Unapologetically urgent, Femme Play [ungrateful slut] aims to demand attention.
Performance Season: May 21-24 at 7pm; May 26, 28 and 29 at 8.30pm, May 27, 30 and 31 at 5.30pm
Venue: The Butterfly Club, 5 Carson Place (off Lt Collins St), Melbourne (CBD)
Tickets: $45 Full | $40 Concession. $38 Member
Bookings: thebutterflyclub.com/show/ femme-play-ungrateful-slut or 9663 810
Cheryl Threadgold
Samson & Delilah
■ Melbourne Opera will stage Saint-Saëns' grand opera Samson & Delilah from June 1 at the Palais Theatre. One of the greatest French operas, Samson and Delilah powerfully tells the story of the seduction and downfall of Samson
Not performed in Australia since the 1980s, the iconic opera will star two of Australia’s most celebrated international singers. Deborah Humble (The Ring Cycle, Sydney Opera House solo) will make her debut in the role of Delilah, one of the greatest mezzo roles in the repertoire. Rosario la Spina (Opera Australia’s Die Walküre, Madama Butterfly - Belgium) will star as Samson. Melbourne’s visionary opera director Suzanne Chaundy will direct.
The French opera follows the extraordinary success of February’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg at the Royal Exhibition Building, also directed by Suzanne Chaundy, with Deborah Humble in the cast.
Samson & Delilah is based on a violent and erotic story from the Old Testament, and features one of the most well known love duets in the repertoire.
“I am setting the opera in a psychological and abstract space. My vision is to focus on the characters of Samson and Delilah, examining the power of seduction, betrayal, obsession and faith. It is a fascinating study of the pressures that come from being the ‘chosen one’,” says director Suzanne Chaundy
“French composer Camille Saint-Saëns and librettist Ferdinand Lemaire made a clear choice to make this work about both characters by naming them both in the title,” Suzanne Chaundy said.
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Local Theatre Observations
Shows
■ Bairnsdale Production Line Theatre Company: Come From Away (by Irene Sankolff and David Hein) Until May 25 at the Forge Theatre and Arts Hub, Bairnsdale. Director: Peter Martignoles. Bookings: eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/leisure/whats-onand-buy-tickets
■ Eltham Little Theatre: Crossroads - A One Act Play Season. Until May 16 (Playwrights: Emma Wood, Paula Armstrong, John Jennings and Daniel Reitz) at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Directors: Susan Rundle, Paula Armstrong, Steve Saul and James Banger.Cabaret style. Bookings: elthamlittletheatre.org,au
■ Theatre of the Winged Unicorn: The Jane Austen Experience (devised and directed by Elaine Mitchell) May 16, 17 at 7.30pm; May 18 at 2pm at the Ceres Temperance Hall, 40 McCann St., Ceres. Bookings: Trybooking.com/CYJIN Further details: theatreofthewingedunicorn.com.au
■ Wyndham Theatre Company: Drinking Habits (by Tom Smith) Until May 17 at Wyndham Theatre, Cnr. Duncans Rd. and Synott St., Werribee. Director: Cody Riker. Bookings: Trybooking
■ Beaumaris Theatre: Knife’s Edge (by Alison Campbell Rate) Until May 24 at 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Deborah Fabbro. Bookings: Trybooking
■ The Mount Players: The Girl on the Train (by Richard Wagstaff and Duncan Abel) Until May 25 at the Mountview Theatre, Smith St., Mt. Macedon. Director: Frank Harvey. Bookings: the mountplayers.com
■ Peridot Theatre Company: Proof (by David Auburn) May 16 – 25 at the Clayton Theatrette, Clayton Community Centre, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Damian Jones. Bookings: peridot.com.au
■ Moonlite Theatre: The Maltese Chicken (A radio play written and directed by Bruce Carboon) May 16, 17 at 8pm; May 17 at 2pm at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall, 19 Gisborne Rd., Bacchus Marsh. Bookings: trybooking.com/DAYTF
■ MOARTZ Theatre: Stop.Rewind (by Melissa Bubnic) May 16 – 24 at Monash Hall, Reserve Street, Yallourn North. Director: Mike Pullar. Bookings: www.moartz.com
■ CLOC Musical Theatre: Nice Work if You Can Get It. May 16 – 31 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director: Mark Taylor; Musical Director: David Clausen-Wisken ; Choreographer: Susan Lewis; Ass’t. Choreographer: James Rooney. Bookings: cloc.org.au or phone1300 362 547.
■ Legends of the Skies Theatre: Great MacRobertson Trophy Air Race Show, May 17 at 7pm; May 18 at 2pm at Ballarat Airport, BAFA (Mess Hall) Theatrette Hut 48, Airport Road, Mitchell Park, Ballarat. Part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival. Artistic Director: Maggie Morrison. Bookings: strybooking.com/events/landing/1356889
■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: The Children (by Lucy Kirkwood) May 22 – 31 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Peter Newling. Bookings: babirra.org.auwww.kingstonarts.com.au
■ The 1812 Theatre: The Housekeeper (by James Prideaux) May 22 – June 14 at The 1812 Theatre, Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Keith Hutton. Bookings: 9758 3964 or 1812theatre.com.au
■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): A Winter’s Tale (by William Shakespeare) May 29 – June 7 at the Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: Drew Mason. Bookings: stagtheatre.org
■ Brighton Theatre Company: One Act Play Season May 31 – June 7 at the Brighton Town Hall. Further details:brighton theatre.com.au
■ Babirra Music Theatre: My Fair Lady. June 6 – 15 at The Round, Nunawading. Director: Alan Burrows; Musical Director: Marty Macaulay; Choreographer: James Kaiser. Bookings: babirra.org.au
■ The Basin Theatre Group: The War of the Worlds (A radio play by Howard E. Koch, based on the novel by H.G. Wells) June 12 –22 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin/. Director: Pip Le Blond. Bookings: 0494 065 006
THE LIGHTNING THIEF
■ Monash Uni Student Theatre (MUST, MSA) announces that while their season of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical being presented from May 30 to June 7 is booked out, an extra performance has been scheduled for Saturday, May 31 at 1.30pm in The MUST Space at Monash University, Clayton
Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and directed by Kyra Hatzikosmidis, the story tells of Percy Jackson, who all his life has been different.
Now he knows the truth: he’s part god, part human - and 100 per cent in danger. Thrust into a world of gods and monsters, and accused of stealing Zeus’s Master Bolt, Percy must come to terms with an unwanted destiny and the father who abandoned him, all to prove his innocence and stop a war among the gods.
Described as a 'fast-paced and electrifying adventure', The Lightning Thief is said to capture the spirit of Riordan’s novel, filled with humour, heart, and heroism.
Performances: Season sold out except for Saturday, May 31 at 1.30pm, Run time: (approx. 2 hrs 30 mins, including 20 min interval)
Venue: The MUST Space, Grnd Flr Campus Centre, 21 Chancellors Walk, Monash University, Clayton
Bookings: msa.monash.edu/MUST
Age Suitability: 8+. Content Notes: Flashing lights, depictions of violence, implications of domestic abuse.
Cheryl Threadgold
Music Vault
■ The Australian Music Vault honours the achievements of the 2025 recipient of the APRA Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music, the ‘Princess of Pop’ Kylie Minogue , with a new display featuring archival material drawn from the Australian Performing Arts Collection.
More Shows
■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: The Importance of Being Earnest (by Oscar Wilde) June 13 – 28 at Warrandyte Mechanics’ Institute, 180 – 186 Yarra St, Warrandyte. Director: James Banger. Bookings: warrandytearts.org.au
■ Aspect Inc: Rent. June 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 at 7.30pm; June 14, 21 at 2pm; June 15 at 6.00pm at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Bookings: kingstonarts.com.au/Community-Events-atKingston-Arts/all-community-events/Aspect-Theatre
■ Ballarat National Theatre: Next Fall (Geoffrey Nauffts) June 16 – 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
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Auditions
■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Other Desert Cities (by Jon Robin Baitz) May 25 from 2pm; May 27 from 7.30pm at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Gaetano Santo. Further details: htc.org.au
■ Peridot Theatre: Frankenstein (by Nick Dear) May 18 at 10am, May 26 at 7pm at 39 Highland Avenue, Oakleigh East (corner Highland and Turnbull Avenues). Director: George Benca. Audition enquiries: georgebenca@gmail.com
■ Malvern Theatre Company: Perfect Wedding (by Robin Hawdon) May 18 and 19 at 7.30pm at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Pip Le Blond. Audition enquiries: pipleblond@gmail.com
■ Gem Players Community Theatre: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Information Evening: May 29 at 7pm; Auditions June 6 and 7 at the GEM,19 Kilvington Dr., Emerald. Director: Annette O’Shea; Choreographer: Payge O’Shea; Musical Director: Margie Gemmell. Enquiries: gemcoplayers.org Cheryl Threadgold
In this display, Kylie lovers will find iconic objects and photos from her music videos and tours. Kylie’s creative journey has always been celebrated by her fans, and this display will allow them to get up close to significant moments in her career.
Included in the display is a multi colored sequined bodysuit designed by Ian McMaugh, worn during the Enjoy Yourself tour (1990), the mugshot identification board for ‘Indie Kylie’ in the video for ‘Did It Again’ (1997) and her Azzedine Alaïa designed shoes worn in the music video for ‘Chocolate’ (2004).
Also on display is the Stephen Jones designed cowboy hat worn to promote the single ‘Cowboy Style’ (1997) plus a selection of her signature Dolce and Gabbana jewellery worn during the KylieFever2002 tour.
In a career that has spanned five decades, Melbourne-born international pop icon Kylie Minogue has released 17 studio albums, undertaken 20 international tours and won two Grammy Awards, four BritAwards and 18 ARIA Awards. She is now the highest-selling Australian female recording artist of all time, with over 80 million records sold globally.
Kylie first received major international recognition in the 1980s as mechanic Charlene Robinson on the television soap opera Neighbours. Her recording of ‘The Locomotion ’ led to a record deal with Mushroom Records in 1987 and her debut album Kylie was released a year later. Kylie's career as a recording artist took off when the album’s breakthrough single ‘I Should Be So Lucky’ hit No. 1 in the United Kingdom.
Kylie’s ongoing commitment to her craft has continued to garner recognition including Helpmann Awards, MTVAwards, ARIA Hall of Fame inductee, Officer of the Order of Australia, and much more. In 2024, Time listed her amongst some of the 100 most influential people in the world and she secured her first residency in Las Vegas. In addition to her renown as a recording artist, Kylie is known for her exceptional live performances. She is currently on her Tension tour, which began in Perth on February 15 nd will see her play 70 shows across the world.
All of the objects included in this display have been drawn from the Australian Performing Arts Collection at Arts Centre Melbourne. The Kylie Minogue Collection, which started as a single costume donation in 1991, today includes over 300 costumes and accessories, alongside other material related to her concert tours.
The Australian Music Vault is a free exhibition developed by Arts Centre Melbourne in collaboration with the music industry and was a key initiative of the State Government's Music Works strategy.
The exhibition is a celebration of the Australian contemporary music story – past, present and future.
At Kew Court House
■ Lovers of jazz are in for a treat over the next few weeks at Kew Courthouse
Jazz diva Fem Belling has planned an interesting series of different jazz events in a special series of concerts at Kew Courthouse.
Coning up on Friday 23 May is The Unbearable Lightness of Being, which celebrates in music the well-known novel.
Pianist-composer Mina Yu has created a unique journey through sound and story, exploring the themes of love, fate and identity though a blend of jazz, classical influences and storytelling.
Using evocative melodies, Mina promises to guide the audience on a journey that explores the moments that shape our lives and the memories that define us.
On Friday May 30 is a new Fem Belling project, Hormesis, which translates as ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’.
Through original compositions, Fem explores contemporary groove and improvisation while addressing themes of resilience, consent, societal expectations, and female self-worth.
The musical line up is Fem as vocalist, three Violins, once Cello, one Double Bass and Drums.
The concerts are part of a Kew Court House season of live acts by jazz, indie and global artists, variously curated by Ben Langdon, DJ MzRizk and Fem Belling Fem is delighted to be involved in this exciting series: “Kew Court House Live is a culture-rich series where Melbourne’s rising and established artists bring their sound to life. With its intimate setting and strong community vibe, it’s the perfect spot to discover the next wave of talent.”
The concerts start at 7.30 pm and tickets can be booked by visiting Boroondara.vic.gov.au/Boroondara-arts/ whats/music-and-performances/kew-courthouse-live or on the night at the box office from 7 pm.
Julie Houghton
Away
■ Monash Uni Student Theatre (MUST, MSA) presents Away by Australian playwright Michael Gow, from May 15 - 24 in The MUST Space, Monash University, Clayton Directed by Max Pickering, Away is set against the backdrop of mid 1960s social upheaval, as three families travel to Queensland to celebrate their Christmas holidays, striving to escape the troubled year they have just faced.
This Australian classic navigates the intimacy of fraught family dynamics amidst the forces of fantastical fairies and rolling storms.
Performance Dates: May 15 - 17 at 7:30pm (May 16 Masked Performance); May 20-23 at 7:30pm (May 22 Post Show Q and A), May 24 at 5pm. (Duration - 2 hours including interval)
Venue: The MUST Space, Grnd Flr Campus Centre, 21 Chancellors Walk, Monash University, Clayton
Bookings: msa.monash.edu/MUST
Age Suitability: Recommended 13+ . Content Notes: Death and grief, child death, post traumatic stress, leukaemia/cancer, mild drug abuse, flash/strobe warning. Cheryl Threadgold
● Jasmine Salter (Annabeth Chase), Jet Spicer (Percy Jackson) and Sofia Jorgovic (Grover Underwood) rehearse The Lightning Thief.
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★Creatives from Monash University, the official representatives of Australia at the 24th Triennale Milano International Exhibition, will use their exhibit to reveal how Melbourne’s focus on housing growth has led to environmental neglect. One of the world’s leading art, design and architecture exhibitions, it will take place in Italy, until November 9.
★The Gympie Music Muster has announced Canadian artist Dan Davidson as its first international ambassador, marking a milestone for the iconic Queensland event ahead of its 2025 festival, running August 28–31.
★The newly elected Executive Committee of the Victorian Council for Greek National Day comprises Chair Sophia Siachos, Secretary: Peter Stefanidis, Assistant Secretary Dean Kalymniou , Treasurer Arthur Andronas, Master of Ceremonies (Greek) Katerina Poutachidou, Master of Ceremonies (English) Leonidas Vlahakis, and Parade Marshal Jim Grivokostopoulos
★The the Cat Protection Society of Victoria’s workplace giving campaign looks to support more than 1200 vulnerable cats each year.
★Big Freeze Beanies are making a return to Coles to help raise important funds for FightMND, dedicated to finding a cure for Motor Neurone Disease. Big Freeze 11 Beanie are available for $25.
★Shrine of Remembrance services this month include the annual Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service, the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with the Odd Bods Association and the weekly Last Post Service
★Ricky Martin has announced a second and final Melbourne performance for his tour. The newly added show will take place on Cup Weekend, Sunday November 2 at Rod Laver Arena.
★Olympic Gold winning legends of the ice Torvill and Dean are set to make their return to Australia for a final farewell tour in June. This global ice spectacular, ‘Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance’, marks their first Australian tour since 1994 and features an international cast of icedancing skaters and champions. 7.30pm on Wednesdaty, June 18; 2pm and 7.30pm on Thursday, June 19, at Rod Laver Arena.
★Dirty Dancing in Concert will tour Melbourne on October 9. The timeless love story of Baby and Johnny will be brought back to life on a full-size cinema screen with a band and singers live on stage.
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★The Melbourne Symphonic Orchestra will have a Symphonic Send-off and The Europe Tour Preview Concert : Elgar and Dvorák on Wednesday, August 13 at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne.
★ILANEL returns to the 2025 Melbourne Design Week with “Re:” - an innovative exhibition that celebrates the art of transformation, showcasing a curated collection of recycled and repurposed items gathered over 15 years.
★Kate Ceberano has announced new dates for her upcoming Australian Made Tour of 2025. The multi-ARIA-winning icon has added a Melbourne show at Hamer Hall on September 19.
★Black Dog Institute, in part nership with the Bupa Foundation, has launched Teens & Screens, a free evidence-informed classroom program designed to help Year 7-9 students develop healthy screen habits, manage their digital wellbeing, and enable them to make better decisions about their digital habits.
★NIDA has welcomed former television executive Hugh Baldwin as the new Director of Partnerships and Engagement, strengthening NIDA’s commitment to growth and industry collaboration.
★Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) has strengthened its leadership: Dr Kristin Diemer as Director of Research; Lucy Macmillan as Director of Evaluation and Impact; Anandini Mayuran as Director of Communications and Engagement.
★Historical fiction author Paul Rushworth-Brown returns with his rich novel: Outback Odyssey, a sweeping tale of hardship, friendship, and resilience set against the backdrop of 1950s post-war Australia
★State Library Victoria’s fam ily history collection holds the key to countless untold stories. Many of these records remain out of reach – trapped in fragile volumes and microfilm reels that can only be accessed in Melbourne
A drive to change that has a goal is to raise $200,000 by June 30 to digitise the most requested and delicate records, ensuring that anyone, anywhere, can uncover their family history.
★Sullivan+Strumpf have two exhibitions opening at their Melbourne gallery on Thursday (May 15) until Saturday June 15.
★ Normie Rowe stars in Normie – The Story So Far , at Memo Hall, St Kilda; Frankston Arts Centre; Bunjil Place, Narre Warren.
Green Room Award winners
CABARET:
OUTSTANDINGDIRECTION
Winner: Stephen Nicolazzo for Shrapnel presented by Kadimah Yiddish Theatre
OUTSTANDINGORIGINAL SONGS
Winner: Geraldine Quinn for The Passion of Saint Nicholas presented by Geraldine Quinn as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
OUTSTANDINGWRITING
\Winner: Geraldine Quinn for The Passion of Saint Nicholas presented by Geraldine Quinn as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
OUTSTANDINGPRODUCTION DESIGN
Winner: Joe Noonan (Production Design) for Apocalipstik presented by Liz Smith, Katie Rowe, Tom Downey as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
OUTSTANDINGENSEMBLE
Winner: Otto & Astrid – The Stages Tour presented by Salvador Dinosaur and Parrot Ox as part of Melbourne Fringe Clare Bartholomew and Daniel Tobias
OUTSTANDINGMUSICAL DIRECTION
Winner: Shanon D Whitelock for Apocalipstik presented by Liz Smith, Katie Rowe, Tom Downey as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
OUTSTANDINGPRODUCTION
Winner: The Passion of Saint Nicholas presented by Geraldine Quinn as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
OUTSTANDINGARTISTE
Winner: Geraldine Quinn for The Passion of Saint Nicholas presented by Geraldine Quinn as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival OUTSTANDINGCONTRIBUTION TO CABARET
Winner: Trevor Jones for Outstanding Contribution to Cabaret ★
CONTEMPORARYAND EXPERIMENTAL PERFORMANCE
OUTSTANDINGWORK
Winner: The Crying Room: Exhumed presented by The Substation and Club Greg International OUTSTANDINGPERFORMER
Winner: Marcus Ian McKenzie for The Crying Room: Exhumed OUTSTANDINGENSEMBLE (Two Awards)
Winner: Body of Knowledge presented by Melbourne Fringe Winner: In Place presented by Na Djinang Circus with Circa Cairns as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival OUTSTANDINGSOUND WORK (Two Awards)
\Winner: The Crying Room: Exhumed presented by The Substation and Club Greg International Winner: Desastres presented by Now or Never OUTSTANDINGDESIGN
Winner: Justin Talplacido Shoulder, Matthew Stegh, Anthony Aitch, Fausto Brusamolino and Corin Ileto for ANITO presented by Arts House and RISING
OUTSTANDINGTECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
Winner: The team of Conduit Bodies presented by Arts House and Melbourne Fringe in association with Arts
The Surfer
■ (MA). 101 minutes. Opens in cinemas May 15.
Nicolas Cage, after churning out dozens of forgettable-to-bad movies over the last decade or so, is starting to make some interesting choices again as an actor.
From Mandy to Longlegs to Dream Scenario, Cage has once more begun to show what a genuinely great actor he can be, and although his latest release doesn’t quite hit the bullseye, the Oscar winning star delivers another excellent performance.
Cage plays the title character, an office worker who, after a number of decades in the US, returns to Lunar Bay, his home town located on the coast of Western Australia.
We first see the surfer arrive at the Lunar Bay beach with his teenage son (Finn Little), wanting to reconnect, but also to give the youngster the good news he is going to buy the house he lived in as a child.
The two are confronted by a group of young men known as the Bay Boys, who tell them that only locals can surf there.
The father is humiliated, and causes his son to return home embarrassed. The surfer, while waiting on his offer for the house to be accepted, stays at the beach car park to observe the intimidating group, which is lead by local entrepreneur Scally (a surprisingly effective Julian McMahon), who rules his minions like a cult leader.
The more he tries to defeat all the obstacles that surround him, the more the surfer’s mindset starts to fall apart, to the point where we wonder if what is happening is real or not.
Thomas Martin’s script sets up a number of interesting ideas, such as one’s sense of self and identity, debilitating attempts to deal with failure and trauma, an inability to deal with outsiders, and toxic masculinity.
Unfortunately, none of these themes are properly developed, so as the story goes on, a shallow nature begins to take over.
The more these elements lose their power, the more the main character’s humiliations fall into repetition.
Lorcan Finnigan, who directed the similarly initially intriguing but ultimately unsatisfying Vivarium (2019), cleverly employs a 70’s Drive-In style aesthetic to try and present a life (and mind) slowly disintegrating before our eyes, but while admittedly creating a vividly immersive space and atmosphere, never really gets under the surfer’s skin, and unfortunately accentuates the script’s repetitious nature.
This mutes the material’s potential power, and to get truly lost in the character’s fractured mind.
Also not helping matters is a running time which is at least 15 minutes too long. Praise definitely goes to cinematographer Radek Ladczuk (The Nightingale, The Babadook) and composer Francois Tetaz (Wolf Creek, The Square) , who fully, and wonderfully, embrace the project’s melodramatic, exploitation influence.
Cage dominates throughout, convincingly mixing his known craziness with something much more grounded, making for a memorable, engaging performance.
Reminiscent of Wake In Fright (1971), The Long Weekend (1978) and even Jacob’s Ladder (1990), The Surfer has its moments, but doesn’t fully focus on its multiple themes, resulting in a film that is both frustrating and mesmerising.
RATING - ***
The Eternaut
■ (MA). Six episodes. Now available on Netflix.
A combination of Snowpiercer, War Of The Worlds, 28 Days Later and Invasion Of The Body Snatchers, The Eternaut is a terrific scifi/drama series made on a grand scale, but is largely interested in the more intimate human factor, making for hugely engaging viewing.
Based on the serialised comic by Argentine author Hector German Oesterheld (who was kidnapped by the military dictatorship in 1977 and presumedly murdered) that ran from 1957 to 1959, the material takes still relevant subject matter and updates it to our modern times.
Set in Buenos Aires, Ricardo Darin (The Secret In Their Eyes, Wild Tales, Argentina 1985) stars as Juan Salvo , who along with a group of friends, are playing cards on a hot summer night.
Without warning, an snowstorm hits the city. When one of the group comes into contact with the falling snow, he drops dead immediately. Shocked, the rest seal off the apartment. We soon discover that these storms have killed millions. This group includes Favalli (Cesar Troncoso), Ana (Andrea Pietra), Lucas (Marcelo Subiotto), Omar (Ariel Staltari) and Inga (Orianna Cardenas) . Needing to come up with protective clothing, Juan leaves to search for his wife Elena (Carla Peterson) and daughter Clara (Mora Fisz), but he will reteam with these survivors again, to battle not only the elements, but also an intergalactic enemy that is intent on taking over the Earth.
What sets The Eternaut apart from other shows is in the way the film-makers are prepared to take their time setting up characters and the gradual world they are now having to deal with.
Co-writer/director Bruno Stagnaro handles the material with intelligence and extreme confidence, aided by a first-rate technical crew, presenting a TV series that could be experienced as big screen entertainment. The special effects are convincing, but Stagnaro never forgets to centre on the characters. The acting is superb. The ending, which begins to examine the radicalisation of vulnerable people who feel disillusioned or aggrieved, sets things up for Season Two. The Eternaut may make some viewers impatient, but those who tap into what Stagnaro and company are doing will be richly rewarded. I can’t wait for Season Two. RATING
In Memory of
■ We all have memories of the early days of Australian rock and roll and one of the all time greats was Col Joye
Colin Frederick Jacobsen was born in Sydney in 1936 he was one of four children and the family lived at East Hills
When Colin was 14 he left school and went to work as a jewellery salesman.
He took guitar lessons at the age of 16 and formed a group under the name of The K J Quintet. He later joined a group with his brothers Kevin and Keith where Col became a guitarist and lead singer.
He began using the stage name of Col Joye as the group played at clubs and pubs before changing their name to Col Joye and The Joy Boys
In 1958 they were signed to a recording contact by Ken Taylor of Festival Records
Their first single was Stagger Lee but their second recording of Bye Bye Baby went to number three in the hit parade in 1959.
I can remember being at a concert at Festival Hall for one of the Lee Gordon Big Shows when Col came onstage to make an announcement.
He held up a telegram saying that for the first time an Australian rock and roll song was number one on the hit parade - it was Oh Yeah, Uh Huh (with an old typewriter tapping out the beat) Col was one of the regular performers on
Melbourne Observer Melbourne Observer
Whatever Happened To ... Col Joye
By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM
Brian Henderson's Bandstand television series for 14 years.
There is a DVD set of the Bandstand shows and it is wonderful to see Col singing in the series.
By 1963 Col Joye and The Joy Boys had released 20 singles, twenty four EPs and 23 albums.
In 1966 the Jacobsen family formed their own label ATA Records
In 1970 Col Joye married Dalys Dawson and they have two children Amber and Clayton
It was a double wedding as singer Sandy Scott married Col's sister Carol at the same time.
In 1973 Col was back on top of the hit parade with his recording of Heaven Is My Woman's
including The Bee Gees. Col Joye is a very generous man - he was cutting a tree for a friend in 1990 when he slipped and fell several metres onto brick paving suffering extensive injuries.
I can remember producing a show for Ted Hamilton at a Sydney Leagues Club in 2002. When I got to the rehearsals in the afternoon Ted told me that Col had already called in to see how things were going and had driven home to pick up an amplifier in his utility for us to use onstage.
I had a great time chatting to Col at a book launch many years ago and have had the pleasure of doing several radio interviews with him.
In 1981 he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his entertainment and philanthropic work.
In recent times Col Joye hosted a rock and roll radio show on 2CH in Sydney.
What a great survivor Col Joye has been after almost 68 years in showbusiness, he remains one of Australia's Rock and Roll living legends.
Kevin Trask
Kevin can be heard on 3AWThe Time Tunnel - Remember WhenSundays at 10.10pm with Simon Owens and Andrew McLaren. And on 96.5 FM
That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon.
www.innerfm.org.au
PIA MURPHY’S EXHIBITION AT COLLINGWOOD
Look What I Found.
Inspired by the insatiable curiosity of childhood, Look What I Found is a series of nine oil paintings that navigate the space between abstraction and figuration – exploring colour, texture, and form.
Averse to rigid planning or predetermined outcomes, my process embraces uncertainty and engages with materials openly.
It is within this indeterminate space that new visual languages can emerge.
Pia Murphy is a graduate of the Victoria College of Arts and has held solo exhibitions in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney since 2010.
Pia Murphy has been awarded a Visual Arts Fellowship from the Edward F. Albee Foundation and received the National Gallery of Victoria Women’s Association Encouragement Award
Pia has been featured in Art Guide Australia, The Age, the Journal of Australian Ceramics and Broadsheet.
Murphy’s work is held in private collections in Australia, USA, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and Germany
The exhibition closes May 24.
Nicholas Thompson Gallery 155 Langridge St, Collingwood.
Kinetics
The Kinetics of Thought – Tactile Sculpture and Contemporary Wood Design.
Wanda Gillespie creates tactile contemporary wood sculpture that explore systems of knowledge, measurement, and metaphysical inquiry.
The Kinetic of thought brings together Gillespie’s finely crafted abacus sculptures and a newly conceived Newton’s Cradle – developed during her residency at the Victorian Woodworkers Association – to examine how we quantify, categorise , and ascribe meaning.
Originally a scientific instrument later popularised as an executive toy. Newton’s Cradle is reimagined through a ceremonial and devotional lens, offering a meditation on the unseen ripples of personal and global actions.
The abacus sculptures while unravelling the environmental consequences of our pursuits.
Woven throughout is the presence
The Arts
with Peter Kemp
of the prayer bead, shifting its function from numerical counter to vessel for contemplation and spiritual inquiry.
These works act as poetic instruments, mapping the intersection of ritual, knowledge, and unseen forces shaping our world.
Exhibition opens May 24. Abbotsford Convent St. Heliers St, Abbotsford.
Maroondah
Gugubarra – Stacey Paten
Gugubarra is the Wiradjuri nation word for Kookaburra. Stacey Paten’s exhibition is a tribute to her beloved grandmother, Dixie, whose spirit lives on through the symbol of the Gugubarra.
“Before my grandmother passed, she told our family that she would come back as gugubarra and laugh at us all. The gugubarra has become an extremmel.ly important symbol of our family and all our households contain as many items with a gugubarra on the. Every time we hear the gugubarra’s call we all stop and cry ‘it’s Nans!’
My grandmother, known as Dixie (real name Iris ), was a talented and accomplished artist.
Her chosen mediums included pottery, glad painting. Folk art and quilling. He favourite was ceramic painting. At every birthday and Christmas engagement or wedding, each family
member was given one of her pieces and every time she would exclaim ‘sorry its not more”.
Every piece is now cherished and will be passed as an heirloom to our children and so on.
This exhibition pays homage to our family’s matriarch, Nana was spunky, colourful and vibrant, like all my works.
As an indigenous artist, this exhibition show my journey of discovery into family and culture.
It reflects on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ adaptation of animals, lands and waters through painting, weaving and textiles.’
Exhibition closes July 13.
Arts in Maroondah 32 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood - Peter Kemp
Victorian Dance Festival
■ Victorian Dance Festival hosts the largest dance jobs fair in Australia from May 23 - 25, at the Melbourne Showgrounds.
VDF is the annual three-day gathering of 6000+ dancers, dance educators and enthusiasts.
This year’s festival features professional auditions, interviews and masterclasses with international entertainment giants RWS Global, Disney Live Entertainment and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Shows & Entertainment
VDF encompasses Vitality Dance Teacher Conference to open the event, followed by two days of 70+ dance workshops with leading Australian and international instructors, Australia’s largest dance market and a showcase of thrilling performance from dance companies, groups and studios from across Australia
But it is the event’s ever-expanding Auditions program that is gaining much attention, as the largest ever dance jobs fair in the country.
Head to the VDF website www.vdf.com.au/auditions to register.
50th birthday bash
■ David Beckham celebrated his half century birthday with a no expenses spared dinner in London, May 3. Family and friends partied until the wee small hours but there was one exception, where was son Brooklyn and his wife Nicola? Showbiz media went into overdrive with gossip of a rift between Beckham seniors and their eldest sibling. Watch this space.
Welcome home
■ Julian McMahon rose to fame in the 90s in Home & Away. He then took off to California and continued as an actor in movies and sitcoms. His latest gig was to star in 'The Surfer' set in Australia, and more particularly the beautiful beaches of Yallingup, Western Australia where the waves are huge. McMahon plays alongside actor, Nicholas Cage. The Surfer begins in cinemas May 15, and streaming on Stan from June 15.
Back behind the mic.
■ After 37 years on Melbourne radio, Dee Dee Dunleavy is back in business with a podcast in conjunction with law enforcer, Charlie Bezzina. Subject of podcast is 'Boy in the Goldmine', an unsolved1975 mystery .
Malcolm in the Middle
■ Frankie Mun\z played the boy next door in the sitcom that swept the world 2000-2006. Far cry from his prime occupation these days, Frankie races NASCAR Craftsman Trucks Frankie is no longer devoted to acting since the birth of his son, Mauz. “I want Mauz to see me achieve real, material success, not just another face on telly,” said Frankie. There is one exception, that is the forthcoming reboot of 'Malcom in the Middle' once production is finalised. 'Malcolm in the Middle' earned Frankie nominations for an Emmy, as well as two Golden Globes, not forgetting $10 million, mainly in residual fees.
Sound of Music
■ The Salvos Shop , Taylors Lakes, is trialing the idea of having a pianist in store playing melodic numbers to relax shoppers and hope they stay in store long enough to browse other merch. Could this marketing concept be rolled out nationally, provided space and pianos available? -
John O’Keefe
OK. With John O’Keefe
● ● Col Joye
Love Col and his brother Kevin built Jacobsen
Entertainment which became a successful promotions company. They produced many stage shows and handled some very famous artists
● ● ● ● David Beckham
WEEKEND’S LOCAL FOOTBALL FINAL SCORES
Amateurs
■ Victorian Amateur Football Association. Premier Men’s. Old Brighton 8.28 (76) d Old Scotch 4.7 (31). Old Xaverians 13.15 (93) d St Bernard’s 8.10 (58). Old Haileybury 12.14 (86) d De La Salle 8.11 (59). St Kevin’s 17.10 (112) d University Blues 11.4 (70). Collegians 10.9 (69) d University Blacks 5.12 (42).
Premier Men’s Reserves. Oldr Birghton 12.15 (87) d Old Scotch 4.6 (30). Old Xaverians 19.9 (123) d St Bernard’s 10.5 (65). Old Haileybury 8.10 (58) d De La Salle 7.12 (54). St Kevin’s 13.8 (86) d University Blues 10.9 (69). University Blacks 12.10 (82) d Collegians 9l.7 (61).
Premier B Men’s. Old Camberwell 10.11 (71) d Old Ivanhoe 8.12 (60). Old Trinity 13.15 (93) d Old Csarey 14.8 (92). Williamstown 12.11 (83) d Old Geelong 11.13 (79). Fitzroy 17.17 (119) d Hampton Rovers 1.10 (16). Caulfield Grammaruians 12.8 (80) d Old Melburnians 10.16 (76).
Premier B Men’s Reserves. Old Ivanhoe 13.12 (90) d Old Camberwell 11.6 (72). Old Trinity 25.17 (167) d Old Carey 5.4 (34). Williamstown CYMS 9.12 (66) d Old Geelong 9.7 (621). Fitzroy 14.9 (93) d Hampton Rovers 7.6 (48). Caulfield Grammarians 17.8 (110) d Old Melburnians 10.9 (69).
Premier C Men’s. Mazenod 17.5 (207) d Parkside 10.6 (66). AJAX 15.14 (104) d PEGS 9.14 (68). Parkdale vultures 14.14 (98) d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 10.10 (70). St Bedes/ Mentone 17.14 (116) d Marcellin 16.10 (106). Beaumaris 14.17 (101) d Prahran 8.5 (53).
Premier C Men’s Reserves. Mazenod 15.7 (97) d Parksiode 8.6 (54). AJAX 18.10 (118) d PEGS 3.7 (25). Parkdale Vultures 21.20 (146) d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 4.2 (236). St Bedes/Mentomne 17.17 (119) d Marcellin 3.6 (24). Beaumaris 21.12 (138) d Prahran 3.3 (21).
Division 1 Men’s. Preston Bullants 15.12 (102) d Kew 10.9 (69). Oakleigh 15.12 (102) d UHS-VU 12.10 (82). Ormond 22.14 (146) d Monash blues 9.9 (63). Old Peninsula 21.15 (141) d Therry Penola 8.4 (52). Brunswick 22.16 (148) d Elsternwick 7.3 (45). Division 1 Men’s Reserves. Old Peninsula 13.12 (90) d Therry Penola 4.8 (32). Kew 15.11 (101) d Preston Bullants 8.7 (55). Oakleigh 16.14 (110) d UHS-VU 8.5 (53). Monash Blues 9.13 (67) d Ormond 6.9 (45). Brunswick 15.9 (99) d Elsternwick 10.12 (72).
Division 2 Men’s. Old Yarra Cobras 32 v Whitefriars 28, abandoned. West Brunswick 20.13 (133) d Canterbury 6.9 (45). St John’s 21.8 (134) d MHSOB 19.6 (120). St Mary’s 15.15 (105) d Aquinas 3.5 (23). South Melbourne 19.23 (137) d Hawthorn 8.7 (55). Division 2 Men’s Reserves. Whitefriars 15.12 (102) d Old Yarra Cobras 9.11 (65). West Brunswick 22.15 (147) d Canterbury 2.2 (14). MHSOB 19.15 (129) d St John’s 8.10 (58). South Melbourne 16.15 (111) df Hawthorn 9.8 (62). St Mary’s Salesian 14.15 (99) d Aquinas 4.5 (29).
Division 3 Men’s. Box Hill North 20.235 (145) d Eley Park 4.6 (30). Power House 17.8 (110) d Richmond Central 9.9 (63). Albert Park 8.12 (60) d La Trobe University 8.9 (57). Wattle Park 24.24 (168) d Chadstone 5.5 (35). North Brunswick 22.16 (148) d Swinburne University 2.4 (16).
Division 3 Men’s Reserves. Box Hill North 20.25 (145) d Eley Park 4.6 (30). Power House 17.8 (110) d Richmond Central 9.9 (63). Albert park 8.12 (60) d La Trobe University 8.9 (57). Wattle Park 24.24 (168) d Chadstone 5.5 (35). North Brunswick 22.16 (148) d Swinburne University 2.4 (16).
Eastern
■ Eastern Football League. Division 1 Seniors. Blackburn 11.15 (81) d Vermont 8.4 (52). Balwyn 6.13 (49) d Berwick 4.4 (28). Rowville 13.12 (90) d South Croydon 6.13 (49). Noble Park 11.12 (78) d Mitcham 6.12 (48). East Ringwood 14.10 (94) d Doncaster East 10.8 (68).
Division 2 Seniors. Beaconsfiled 12.13 (85) d Montrose 10.7 (67). Mooroolbark 12.20 (92) d Bayswater 5.3 (33). Boronia 15.126 (106) d North Ringwood 13.8 (86). Park Orchards 20.19 (139) d Norwood 12.3 (75). Bye: South Brelgrave.
Essendon
■ Premier Division Seniors. Strathmore 20.13 (133) d Deer Park 7.5 (47). Keilor 38.31 (247) d East Keilor 2.2 (14). Essendon Doutta Stars 14.16 (100) d Greenvale 7.10 (52). Airport West 16.15 (111) d Maribyrnong 13.15 (93). Aberfeldie 16.8 (104) d Paqscoe Vale 15.9 (99).
Division 1 Seniors. Avondale Heightsd 15.12 (102) d Moonee Valley 7.14 (56). Oak Park 20.8 (128) d Roxburgh Park 10.10 (70). Taylors Lakes 6,.19 (55) d Craigieburn 7.10 9523). Hillside 20.14 (134) d Tullamarine 7.6 (48). West Coburg 12.13 (85) d St Albans 11.9 (75).
Division 2 Seniors. Rupertswood 16.12 (108) d Coburg Districts 11.7 (73). Hadfield 25.13 (163) d East Sunbury 9.10 (64). Glenroy 16.16 (112) d Keilor Park 10.5 (65). Sunbury Kangaroos 8.7 (55) d Burnside Heights 7.7 (49). Northern Saints 13.8 (86) d Westmeadows 12.5 (77).
Premier Division Reserves. Strathmore 38.25 (253) d Deer Park 0.0 (0). Keilor 49.19 (313) d East Keilor 0.0 (0). Essendon Doutta Stars 9.134 (67) d Greenvale 2.1 (13). Maribyrnong Park 216.210 (106) d Airport West 9.12 (66). Aberfeldie 27.19 (181) d Pascoe Vale 7.1 (43).
Division 1 Reserves. Moonee Valley 21.18 (144) d Avondale Heights 2.2 (14). Oak Park 14.7 (91) d Roxburgh Park 6.7 (43). Craigieburn 10.8 (68) d Taylors Lakes 5.9 (39). Hillside 26.12 (168) d Tullamarine 3.2 (20). St Albans 11.7 (73) d West Coburg 10.12 (72).
Division 2 Reserves. Coburg Districts 18,.21 (129) d Rupertswood 3.3 (21). Hadfield 2.12 (144) d Easty Sunbury 5.5 (35). Glenroy 11,.20 (86) d Keilor Park 3.3 (21). Burnside Heights 11.8 (74) d Sunbury Kangaroos 5.6 (36). Westmeadows 8.8 (56) d Northern Saints 7.10 (52).
Mornington
■ Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football Netball League. Division 1 Seniors. Dromana 16.16 (112) d Red Hill 4.7 (31). Langwarrin 13.8 (86) d Edithvale-Aspendale 12.12 (84). Rosebud 15.11(101) d Sorrento 5.7 (37). Frankston YCW 13.9 (87) d Mt Eliza 9.12 (66). Pines 20.15 (135) d Mornington 14.12 (96)
Division 2 Seniors. Chelsea 13.7 (85) d Somerville 7.17 (59). Devon Meadows 20.16 (136) d Karingal 2.5 (17). Frabnkston Bombers 15.14 (104) d Pearcedale 8.20 (68). Crob Pioint 15.13 (103) d Hastings 8.6 (54). Bonbeach 19.11 (125) d Rye 14.2 (86). Seaford 20.19 (139) d Tyabb 7.7 (49).
Northern
■ Northern Football Netball League. Division 1 Seniors. Hurstbridge 15.10 (100) d Banyule 14.15 (99). Heidelberg 15.20 (110) d Montmorency 10.8 (68). Bundoora 15.10 (100) d South Morang 13.7 (85). Eltham 12.11 (83) d West Preston Lakeside 7.8 (50). Greensborough 12.8 (80) d North Heidelberg 9.10 (64).
Division 1 Reserves. Banyule 31.15 (201) d Hurstbridge 6.2 (38). Heidelberg 18.11 (119) d Montmorency 6.9 (45). South Morang 20.28 (148) d Bundoora 3.2 (20). West Preston Lakeside 10.13 (73) d Eltham 8.8 (56). Greensbortough 20.10 (130) d North Heidelberg 10.5 (65).
Division 1 Under 19.5. Eltham 9.12 (66) d Diamond Creek 5.6 (36). North Heidelberg 12.9 (81) d Greensborough 10.13 (73). Banyule 13.125 (93) d St Mary’s 10.10 (70). Heidelberg 28.17 (185) d Montmorency 4,.5 (29).
Division 2 Seniors. Diamond Creek 11.7 (73) d St Mary’s 4.4 (28). Macleod 12.17
13.6 (84) d Old Paradians 2.8 (20). Whittlesea 120.14 (74) d Thomastown 5.15 (45). Northcote Park 13.12 (90) d Watsonia 8.5 (41).
Division 2 Reserves. Diamond Creek 20.14 (134) d St Mary’s 3.5 (23). Macleod 214.16 (100) d Panton Hill 2.11 (23). Lower Plernty 11.5 (71) d Old Paradians 10.8 (68). Whittlesea 10.10 (70) d Thomastown 7.8 (50). Northcote Park 16.14 (110) d Watsonisa 8.8 (56).
Division 2 Under 19.5. Whittlesea 7.7 (49) d Laurimar 5.14 (44). South Morang 15.20 (110) d Bundoora 4.10 (34). Hurstbridge 123.17 (89) d Lower Plenty 1.2 (8). Bye: Macleod.
Division 3 Seniors. Reservoir 9.13 (67) d Kilmore 6.8 (44). Fitzroy Stars 18.15 (123) d Epping 9.10 (64). Laurimar 21.9 (135) d Kinglake 16.6 (102). Ivanhoe 21.13 (139) d Old Eltham Collegians 6.210 946). Heidelberg West 18.9 (117) d Lalor 3.6 (24). Division 3 Reserves. Lsaurimar 21.17 (143) d Kinglake 2.3 (15). Fitzroy Stars 20.13 (133) d Epping 4.7 (31). Kilmore 8.12 (60) d Reservoir 7.11 (53). Ivanhoe 209.17 (137) d Old Eltham Collegians 5.10 (40). Heidelberg West 16.19 (115) d Lalor 1.6 (12).
Division 3 Under 19.5. Eltham 10.14 (74) d Banyule 4.12 (36). Panton Hill 8.8 (56) d Heidelberg 4.7 (31). Kilmore 20.13 (73) d Old Paradians 5.10 (40). Mernda 11.10 (76) d Watsonia 1.8 (14).
Outer East
■ Outer East. Premier Division Seniors. Wandin 19.7 (121) d Olinda Ferny Creek 10.7 (67). Gembrook Cockatoo 8.10 (58) d Officer 7.9 (51). Woori Yallock 14.12 (96) d Upwey Tecoma 7.7 (49). Mt Evelyn 16.15 (111) d Emerald 3.3 (21). Healesville 11.11 (77) d Monbulk 7.10 (52).
Premier Division Reserves. Wandin 13.125 (93) d Olinda Ferny Creek 8.3 (51). Officer 11.13 (91) d Gembrook Cockatoo 6.5 (41). Upwey Tecoma 12.16 (88) d Woori Yallock 3.8 (26). Monbulk 10.19 (79) d Healesville 3.3 (21).
Division 1 Seniors. Yarra Glen 12.11 (83) d Alexandra 11.7 (73). Seville 25.28 (178) d Yarra Junction 2.6 (18). Warburton Millgrove 26.14 (170) d Powelltown 2.4 (16). Berlgrave 123.16 (88) d Yea 13.9 987). Bye: Pakenham. Division 1 Reserves. Alexandra 6.16 (52) d Yarra Glen 4.5 (29). Seville 27.15 (177) d Yarra Junction 2.0 (12). Warburton Millgrover 4.20 (104) d Powelltown 2.4 (16). Belgrave 15.12 (102) d Yea 5.6 (36). Bye: Pakenham.
Premier Division Under 18 Boys. Wandin 8,.15 (63) d Olinda Ferny Creek 8.5 (53). Officer 9.22 (76) d Gembrook Cockatoo 2.4 (16). Upwey Tecomsa 15.12 (102) d Woori Yallock 4.7 (31). Healesville 125.2 (92) d Monbulk 3.5 (23). Bye: Mt Evelyn. Division 1 Under 18 Boys. Yarra Glen 11.9 975) d Alexandra 3.3 (21). Pakenham 16.12 (108) d Seville 3.3 (21). Bye: Warburton Millgrove, Yea.
Women’s Division 1. Upwey Tecoma 8.6 (54) d Woori Yallock 1.0 (6). Olinda Ferny Creek 87.7 (55) d Pakenham 2.1 (13). Mt Evelyn 14.215 (99) d Belgrave 1.12 (7). Bye: Healesville.
Women’s Division 2. Warburton Wesburn 9.18 972) d Officer 0.1 (1). Thornton Eildopn 5.4 (34) d Seville 2.6 (18). Emerald 8.13 (61) d Yea 1.0 (6). Bye: Wandin.
Southern
■ Division 1 Seniors. Bentleigh17.18 (120) d Cranbourne Eagles 7.8 (50). East Brighton 21.126 (142) d Cheltenham 7.126 (58). Springvale Districts 12.12 (84). St Paul’s McKinnomn 15.11 (101) d Port Melbourne Colts 11.7 (73). Dingley 13.125 (93) d Narre Warren 11.9 (75).
Division 2 Seniors. Caulfield Bearsd 19.6 (120) d Doveton Doves 8.6 (54). Hampton Park 12.5 (77) d East Malvern 9.12 (66). Highett 17.12 (114) d Keysvborough 6.3 (39). Mordialloc 14.8 (92) d Frankston Dolphins 13.7 (85). Chelsea Heights 19.14 (128) d Endeavour Hills 7.5 (47). Division 3 Seniors. Lyndhurst 9.10 (64) d Black Rock 6.13 (49). South Mornington
9.4 (58) d Carrum Patterson Lakes 5.12 (42). Heathertton 8.10 (58) d St Kilda city 6.17 (53). Berwick Springs 19.9 (123) d Ashwood 14.4 (88). Skye 8.12 (60) d Hampton 8.7 (55).
Division 4 Seniors. Clayton 14.7 (91) d Lyndale 7.11 (53). Hallam 20.19 (139) d Moorabbin Kangaroos 8.7 (55). Dandernong West 23.15 (153) d Narre South Saints 8.13 (61). South Yarra 21.121 (137) d Doveton Eagles 9.11 (65).
Western
■ Division 1 Seniors. Hoppers Crossing 17.16 (118) d Spotswood 7.7 (49). Parkside 18.15 (123) d Point Cook 10.5 (95). Werribee Districts 15.11 (101) d Altona 7.3 (45). Caroline Springs16.17 (113) d Albion 6.11 (47). Sunshine 10.7 (67) d Point Cook 10.5 (65). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 27.17 (179) d Newport 10.6 (66).
Division 2 Seniors. Braybrook 14.12 (96) d Laverton Magpiesd 8.12 (60). North Footscray 18.13 (121) d Albanvale 6.15 (512). Wyndhamvale 23.18 (156) d Western Rams 9.4 (58). West Footscray 15.10 9100) d Suns 9.6 (60). Sunshine Hrights 20.21 (141) d Tarneit 3.3 (21).
Goulburn Valley
■ Seniors. Mooroopna 14.6 (90) d Shepparton United 10.12 (72). Mansfield 10.14 (74) d Shepparton 8.9 (57). Rochester 15.14 (104) d Benalla 112.4 (70). Shepparton Swans 24.8 (152) d Euroa 9.5 (59). Seymour 21.19 (145) d Tatura 6.5 (41). Kyabram 17.17 (119) d Echuca 13.6 (84). ■ Reserves. Shepparton United 10.4 (64) d Mooroopna 7.8 (50). Shepparton 10.5 (65) d Mansfield 7.5 (47). Rochester 11.14 (80) d Benalla 4.3 (27). Shepparton Swans 19.19 (133) d Euroa 0.2 (2). Seymour 22.11(143) d Tatura 3.1 (19). Kyabram 14.,112 (95) d Echuca 4.1 (25).
■ Under 18. Kyabram 9.,5 (59) d Echuca 7.11 (53). Mooroopna 6.5 (41) d Shepparton United 5.6 (46). Shepparton 15.10 (100) d Mansfield 7.9 (51). Rochester 8.11 (59) d Benalla 6.5 (41). Shepparton Swans 9.8 (62) d Euroa 7.7 (49). Seymour 14.13 (97) d Tatura 2.2 (14).
Kyabram District
■ Seniors. Undera 9.12 (66) d Avenel 8.13 (61). Rushworth 17.20 (122) d Tallygaroopna 6.8 (45). Violet Town 15.8 998) d Merrigum 123.10 (88). Shepparton East 15.5 (95) d Lancaster 14.10 (94). Stranhope 11.18 (84) d Girggare 12.9 (84). Murchison Toolamba v Longwood. Bye: Nagambie. ■ Reserves. Avenel 12.10 (82) d Undera 1.2 (8). Tallygaroopna 27.24 (186) d Rushworth 0.5 (5). Merrigum 24.18 (162) d Violet Town 1.3 (9). Lancaster 10.9 (69) d Shepparton East 8.4 (52). Girgarre 7.11 (53) d Stanhope 7.10 (52). Murchison Toolamba v Longwood. Bye: Nagambie.
■ Under 18. Undera 9.18 (72) d Violet Town 4.3 (27). Shepparton East 18.125 (123) d Lancaster 2.0 (12). Tallygaroopna v Tigers. Murchison Toolamaba v Longwood. Bye: Nagambie.
Riddell District
■ Seniors. Riddell 11.19 (85) d WoodendHesket 7.4 (46). Romsey 14.4 (88) d Melton South 12.14 (86). Wallan 16.6 (102) d Macedon 12.17 (89). Gisborne Giants 16.7 (103) d Lancefield 13.10 (88). Kyneton 21.7 (133) d Melton Centrals 10.6 (66). Bye: Di\ggers Rest. ■ Reserves. Riddell 24.12 (156) d Woodend Hesket 6.4 (40). Melton South 11.9 (75) d Romsey 11.6 (72). Wallan 13.11 (89) d Macedon 3.4 (22). Gisborne Giants 6.7 (43) d Lancefield 5.11 (41). Kyneton 21.10 (136) d Melton Centrals 3.7 (25). Bye:Diggers Rest.
■ Under 19.5. Riddell 11.16 (82) d Woodend-Hesket 5.2 (32). Romsey 14.14 (98) d Melton South 4.4 (28). Macedon 18.15 (123) d Wallan 1.1 (7). Gisborne Giants 12.18 (90) d Lancefield 12.4 (10). Bye: Diggers Rest, Kyneton.
SELECTIONS FOR KINGSFORD SMITH CUP
n One of the most popular events on the Queensland racing calendar is the Kingsford Smith Cup to be run at Eagle Farm on May 31.
Before the nominations start-up, a number of top-class gallopers have been suggested as to who may contest the big event.
One such named had been listed by some of our leading bookmakers that being champion sprinter, Giga Kick, an Everest winner in great style, but unfortunately has been missing through injury for some time.
His last run dates back to November 9 last year, the final day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
That particular day, he wasn’t at his best, and missed the place contesting the Dalgety Champions Sprint over the straight 1200 metres.
Evidently, he may have been unlucky getting a knock or otherwise\ in the run at Moonee Valley before that.
Back on October 19 last year he ran a great second to the top mare, Bella Nipotina, in another Everest.
From his 14 starts up until then, he had won seven races with four placings,and without a doubt we miss him on the track.
On the second line is the good mare, Benedetta, who is contesting races all over Australia.
At Flemington she travels sweetly up the straight six and won the Goodwood in South Australia in style.
She appeared out of her class when missing the place in a strong field in the All Aged Stakes run at Randwick on April 19.
She has won eight of her 20 starts with six minors, and has accumulated over $1 million \in stakemoney.
Two of the best racing at present may go around here, Antino and Joliestar. They would have to be chances.
Next is another smart mare in Sunshine in Paris, prepared by the combination of leading Queensland trainers, Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald.
She too has won plenty for her connections making over $5 million winning six of her 16 starts, with four placings, and is consistent.
One that fires alright is the former New Zealander, now seven, in Here to Shock,now with the Hayes boys, Ben, Will and W.D.
He’s has been around 37 times, and has won 13 with eight minors.
He is smart being by the 2009 Melbourne Cup winner, Shocking. Another who always has a dip is the Gerald Ryan horse, General Salute, who had a good win back on April 4.
He is nicely bred being by the good sire, Russian Revolution.
He has been lightly raced, having had 10 starts for three wins and two placings, but is up there with them.
One down in the weights but extremely smart, is the three- year-old, colt, Angel Capital, who has already won a Group Two event.
That was with Clinton Mc Donald, now with Chris Waller, and is very talented, but meeting
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Stallion changes
■ Harry Angel, Australia’s leading shuttle stallion will stand at $66,000.
A world champion sprinter and the leading third crop sire in the country.
Harry Angel is the youngest stallion in the top 10 of the General Sires Table,and one of the most sought-after stallions in the country right now.
Two of Exceed and Excel’s most accomplished sons, are Bivouac at $55,000, the fastest first-crop stallion to sire two Group winners since his sire, and the 2024 Group One Newmarket Handicap winner, Cylinder, at $44,000.
Both look set to carry on the legacy of their illustrious father.
Pinatubo, standing at $38,500, saw his first yearlings sell for up to $700,000 this season.
His paternal half-brother, Victor Ludorum ($11,000) was a Group One winner at both two and three.
They represent the phenomenally successful Shamardal sire line.
Brazen Beau ($33,000) has added the Group One Thousand Guineas winner, Another Prophet, to last season’s Group One Galaxy winner, Zapateo, reinforcing his status as I Am Invincible’s best sire son.
Native Trail, Europe’s unbeaten two- yearold, stands at $27,500, and hails from the same influential Green Desert line.
Paulele, a five-time Group winner and WFA Group One Performer, has had his fee reduced to $11,000
While Kermadec, at $13,750, continues to outperform his peers, boasting a strike rate of Group One winners that surpasses many of the most commercial names in the country.
“This is an outstanding group of Stallions-a World-Class line-up”, said Darley’s Head of Stallions, Alastair Pulford.
“The results that we have achieved this year, both in the yearling market and on the racetrack, have been incredibly encouraging.
“These fees reflect the success we’ve seen and have been set with Breeders firmly in mind” Ted Ryan
● ● ● ● Clayton Douglas. Racing Photos.
MEMORIAL HELD FOR GREG SUGARS
■ The official Greg Sugars Memorial was scheduled to be held at Melton Entertainment Park on Monday (May 12). .
Trotting tracks Australia wide, plus several overseas venues and industry participants have been paying tribute to Greg Sugars since the tragic news came through on Saturday April 26 of his unexpected passing. but nothing could match the result of the Heuslers Echuca Pace held at Bendigo on Tuesday April 7 when the aptly named 4Y0 gelding Hes From Heaven, a gelded son of Sweet Lou and Dreams From Heaven, raced by Ron and Robert Anderson, trained by Jess Tubbs and driven by James Herbertson carrying Greg’s red and green colours charged home out wide to win the race.
Settling three back in the moving line from a solo second line draw as Dessie Gee ($5) began fast from outside the front row to lead with the favourite Rakajet ( $2.40 - gate four) vacating a one/one spot to race exposed, Hes From Heaven appeared to have a task in winning with virtually no changes being made, the exception being Rakajet which had swapped spots with the rank outsider The Croupier ($40).
Going forward to make the home turn four wide, there wouldn’t have been a dry eye on track as Hes From Heaven produced what was required and finished full of running to register a 1.5 metre margin over Dessie Gee, with Tooram Cee Cee using the sprint lane off the back of the leader for third a half head in front of Rakajet. In quarters of 28.2, 31.8, 28.4 and 27.5, Hes From Heaven returned a mile rate of 1-55.9.
Young dominate
■ A quiet time for the trots with Mildura starting off the week last Tuesday with a seven race card and it was the younger brigade who dominated the meeting.
Charlton based Luke Dunne (19) with a treble and Horsham’s Ryan Backhouse also 19 the same.
Luke’s winners were Lombok (Zac Steenhuis – Charlton) the Australian Gold Pace over 1790 metres, Le Spartacus (Boris Devcic – Irymple the Jade Benham Member For Mildura Pace over 2190 metres and Apology Accepted (Andrew Vozlic - Mildura – the 1790 metre McDonalds Irymple and Mildura Pace, While Ryan Backhouse saluted aboard Ozzie Daybreak (Noel Cameron – Gol Gol) the Zilzie Wines Pace over 2190 metres, Shireen (Rocco Villiva – Red Cliffs) the 1790 metre Laser Signs and Print Pace and To The Nines (Jeff Gadsden – Merbein) the 2190 metre Club Merbein Pace who was the most impressive of the six after leaving the one/one from gate three to be caught wide and working to find the front mid-race.
Murchison’s Ryan Sanderson provided the other winner on the night which was Hesastar (Andrew Vozlic) in the Club Aquarius Pace over 1790 metres.
Two meetings
■ The mandatory two meetings on Wednesday were Maryborough in the afternoon and Bendigo at night.
Ten year old Red Samarui-Spinster Clare gelding Buslin Brody has an amazing record of winning at big odds and did it again at Maryborough when taking the Redpath Tyre & Battery Service Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres paying odds of $26.00 on the fixed market, but $46.00 on the tote parimutual betting. Driven by Kyneton’s Joe Attard who won a Redwood Classic at the same track aboard Ghia back in 1991, Buslin Brody starting from the pole enjoyed a cosy passage trailing the leader Dels Destiny (gate two) before using the sprint lane to prevail by 2.4 metres over the pacemaker. Bullapark Beno ran on late from mid-field after being taken back from outside the front line for third 1.2 metres away. The mile rate 2-02. It was Buslin Brody’s 12th success in 98 outings, his last being at Shepparton in January at odds of $34.00.
■ Honest 7Y0 Majestic Son-Lady Mackendon gelding Mielicki chalked up his 10th victory at start number 100 when successful in the 2190 metre Peter Egan Bi-Rite Trotters Mobile. Trained at Daylesford by Anne-Maree
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Conroy and driven by regular reinsman brother Glenn, Mielicki settled three back in the running line from gate four on the second line as Charlie Walker led from gate two.
When Alfie Always angled three wide approaching the final bend, Mielicki followed him into the race and ran home strongly to gain the day by 2.7 metres over Alfie Always returning a mile rate of 1-59.7. Polemarker Midnite Muscle used the sprint lane for third after trailing the weakening leader 5.1 metres away.
■ Barham part-owner/trainer Jeff Cakebread’s Vincent-Ideal Velocity 4Y0 gelding Leonard was a strong victor of the 2190 metre Benstud Pace.
Driven by James Herbertson, Leonard was beaten for speed from gate two as both Capitalism (gate five) and Vincent Grange (gate four) began best with Leonard settling three pegs.
Coming away from the inside to face the open prior to the bell, Leonard received cover after Im All Business mase a swift move forward from the tail to join the leader with a circuit to travel.
Angling three wide on the final bend, Leonard did best to score by a neck over a game Im All Business, with Quick Decision (gate six) running on late from a mile back for third. The mile rate 1-58.8.
■ At Bendigo, Elliminyt (Colac) owner/breeders Ian and Judy Slater were successful with 3Y0 Captain Crunch-Luvumoves gelding Goodtime Captain in the Great Ocean Road Real Estate Pace over 1650 metre for 0-2 wins class. Backed for plenty. Goodtime Captain with Josh Duggan aboard wasn’t pushed out from gate five lobbing one/two as Jilliby Tidalwave led from gate three.
Once balanced, Goodtime Captain was sent forward to effortlessly cruise to the front racing for the bell, before defying all challengers to greet the judge two metres clear of Iamahunter (one/four off a three wide trail from gate two on the second line). King Saint from the extreme draw which followed the winner home was third a half neck back. The mile rate 1-56.3.
■ Sedgwick part-owner/trainer Shane Hall’s handy 6Y0 Sebastian K-Hilltown Ashley mare Montana Chevelle chalked up her 7th victory from 44 outings when taking the Apco Service Stations Strathdale and Kangaree Flat Trotters Mobile over 2150 metres.
Driven by John Caldow who has partnered her on many occasions, Montana Chevelle was eased back from outside the front line as the start was effected settled at the tail as roughie Melbrah led from gate three.
When Allwatfunjingles which had raced uncovered from gate five momentarily hit the front approaching the home turn, he was immediately tackled by Jetaway Saint (one/two) with Montana Cheval three wide joining in and Abbie which had been extricated from four pegs issuing a challenge four wide as Montana Cheval raced to the front.
Fighting on strongly, Montana Cheval had a 2.4 metre margin up her sleeve to defeat Abbie which ran up to her recent form, with polemarker Kalarney Prince after angling five wide on turning from three pegs third a half head away third. The mile rate 2-03.
■ Balliang trainer Tyrone Abela who always turns his horses out looking a picture was victorious with Elite Stride-Peggyhall gelding Jays
All That in the Aldebaran Park 2Y0 Trotters
Mobile after putting the writing on the wall when narrowly beaten at Melton on April 24. Driven by Jodi Quinlan, Jays All That (gate two) was given the run of the race one/one looking the winner a long way out as Pastor Stephen first starter Hallebesofine led from gate three.
When Vance Lane (0ne/two) moved up three wide running into the final bend, Jays All That was momentarily pocketed, but once into the clear after Vance Lane dropped off, quickly put the result beyond doubt to register a 4.4 metre margin over Hallebesofine who ran well.
Polemarker African Gala was third 35.7 metres away third after trailing the runner up. Raced by Carmen Abela, Jays All That returned a 2-08.5 mile rate.
At Ballarat
■ Ballarat raced on Thursday with only six races which was so rare for the top ranking club and it was pleasing to see the luck finally change for Grenville co-trainers Greg and Debra (Wicks) Moss when 8Y0 Andover Hall-Jacinta Franco gelding Jakarta after running four successive placings landed the 2200 metre Ferndale Foods Australia Trotters Mobile over 2200 metres at the juicy odds of $12.00 or $14.00 on the parimutuel.
With regular reinsperson Jodi Quinlan in the sulky, Jakarta was beaten for speed from gate three to settle on the back of the pacemaker Countess Chiron which began with a wing on every foot from gate five making a return to the track for Anthony Butt.
Held in a tight pocket for most of the trip by Old Villa Boy which had gone forward from outside the front line, Jakarta was able to squeeze free on the final bend to join Countess Chiron on turning and raced clear halfway up the running to gain the day by 2.9 metres from the raging hot favourite Commodus (one/four from inside the second line - four wide last lap –five wide home turn), with polemarker Constant (three pegs) gaining a split one off approaching the winning post third a nose away. The mile rate 2-01. It was Jakarta’s 11th victory with 7 placings from 81 outings.
■ Ballarat duo Sam Barker (trainer - Mitchell Park) and Connor Clarke combined to snare the 1710 metre ballarattrottingclub.com.au Pace with 4Y0 Rock N Roll Heaven-Radical Storm mare Clara Rocks at the big odds of $23.00.
Beginning swiftly from outside the front line to lead, Clara Rocks was rated a treat by Connor, defying all challengers to register a 2.5 metre victory in a slick 1-54.6 from Royal Saxon (gate three – one/one) and Montana Pride from midfield after starting from gate three on the second line who was a neck away third.
■ Parwan owner/trainer Scott Garbutt’s 7Y0 mare Mont Sally a daughter of Peak and Soliloquize bred by the late Graham Rayner was victorious in the Del-Re National Foods Trotters Mobile over 1710 metres with James Herbertson in the sulky.
Beginning best to lead from gate three, Mont Sally travelled sweetly throughout, greeting the judge by 4 metres in advance of Amour Maternal (one/three off a three wide trail last lap on the back of Romantic Nina which galloped prior to the home turn). Oopzee Daizee (gate six –outside the winner – one/one at bell) after Beach Heaven vacated the one/one to race parked for the last lap was third 4 metres back. The mile rate 1-59.5.
■ The 7+ Concession Drivers Pace over 1710 metres saw Kilmore based Nick Beale successful aboard Burrumbeet trainer David Barbetti’s 6Y0 Tell All Turbo Elly mare Littleblabbrermouth who has been racing well of late. Settling five back in the moving line after being taken back from outside the front line as Zu Hoffen led, Littleblabbermouth ran home brilliantly out wide to blouse the Arthur Wood (Melton) trained stablemates Averio (one/one –gate two) and polemarker Pistol Queen (three pegs) in a thrilling finish. The margins a head by 6.2 metres in a mile rate of 1-56.2.
Personal Pars
■ After plenty on anticipation, Alex (Alby) Ashwood and partner Tayla French proudly became parents on Friday May 2 when Levi James Ashwood came into the world at 4.57pm. Both baby and Mum are doing well.
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This Week
■ Tuesday – Shepparton, Wednesday –Ararat/Bendigo, Thursday – Kilmore, Friday – Mildura/Geelong, Saturday – Melton, Sunday – Cranbourne.
What’s On MapH exhibition
■ Protest as a creative act, documenting women's resistance and tides of change is the subject of an exhibition between June 7 and August 31 at thre Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh), 860 Ferntree Gully Rd, Wheelers Hill
The launch will take place from 1pm-3pm on Saturdfay, June 7.
Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the UN-declared International Women’s Year (1975), the exhibition charts the relationship between art, protest and social change over the last 50 years.
By facilitating a conversation between women and nonbinary artists across the decades, Protest is a creative act confirms that many of the issues addressed by women photographers in the 1970s – around the body, sexuality, race, national identity and the environment – have not been resolved.
These concerns are shared today by a younger generation of artists who build upon inheritances of the past, demonstrating their objection and defiance through new creative strategies.
Collectively, the historical and contemporary works in the exhibition show the importance of friendship and community, and the good that can come from working together to advocate and agitate for change.
Protest is a creative act exhibits important and rarely seen photographs by some of Australia’s most celebrated women photographers.
It includes work from their personal archives, as well as from the collections of the National Gallery of Australia, National Gallery of Victoria, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Art Gallery of Ballarat and the Museum of Australian Photography.
The exhibition will be complemented by a schedule of illuminating programs and a podcast where invited artists, academics and curators will address the exhibited work and its context at the intersection of feminism and the arts both in Australia and around the world.
Artists:Sophie Cassar, Miriam Charlie, Virginia Coventry, Mary Cox, Brenda L Croft, Destiny Deacon, eX de Medici, Sandy Edwards, Bonita Ely, Liss Fenwick, Sue Ford, Juno Gemes, Viva Gibb, Helen Grace, Janina Green, Ponch Hawkes, Siri Hayes, Amrita Hepi, Alana Hunt, Carol Jerrems, Ellen José, Laresa Kosloff, Rosemary Laing, Honey Long & Prue Stent, Angela Lynkushka, Ruth Maddison, Alex Martinis-Roe, Viv Méhes, Eden Menta and Janelle Low, Jill Orr, Wendy Rew, Elvis Richardson & Virginia Fraser, Therese Ritchie, Jess Schwientek, Tara Shield, Tina Stefanou, Salote Tawale, Kawita Vatanjyankur, Jemima Wyman
Curated by Guest Curator Kelly Gellatly and MAPh Senior Curator Angela Connor.
Exhibition dates: June 7-August 31
Exhibition launch: 1pm-3pm, Saturday, June 7.
Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh), 860 Ferntree Gully Road, Wheelers Hill
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Foreshore changes
■ The removal of waste bins from City of kingston beaches has proven a big success over the summer months, according to the local Councvil.
“With the bins relocated to the foreshore carparks, road reserves, pathways, and beach access points, they are much more accessible by the trucks and able to be emptied far more regularly, including during busy summer days,” said a Council repredsentastive.
“The truck collections were complemented by manual litter collections, sand raking and promenade sweeping, and temporary skips being placed at key locations.”
■ Police from Endeavour Hills and Narre Warren have charged two men as part of an investigation into the death of a kangaroo in Lysterfield South.
The pair were charged on Thursday (May 8) following the execution of warrants at two residential homes, in Ferntree Gully Rd, Scoresby and Bourke St, Ringwood.
The charges follow a report to police that a kangaroo was deliberately hit by a car and killed on April 23.
Officers have been told a Nissan Patrol was seen travelling along Hallam North Rd when it is believed the driver deliberately drove toward a group of kangaroos about 10.20pm. One of the kangaroos died at the scene.
The men, a 22-year-old from Scoresby and a 20-year-old from Ringwood, have been charged with aggravated cruelty to animals and destroying protected wildlife.
They will appear before Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on August 19.
Police also seized a Nissan Patrol from one of the properties.
Authorised Officers from the Conservation Regulator assisted police during the execution of the warrants.
Saints march in
■ The St Kilda Football Club will continue to work in partnership with Greater Dandenong Council, to provide sporting opportunities across the municpality.
Since 2022 the AFL club has been working with the Council to deliver school engagement programs, modified Auskick programs and development opportunities for local clubs.
Volunteer of Year
■ National Volunteer Week is celebrated from May 19-25. Volunteering makes a positive difference in Greater Dandenong, said a Council representative.
“By joining our volunteer team, you can learn new skills and expand your circle of friends while making a valuable contribution to the community.
“Glenn Mclaren has been an active volunteer with the Springvale Fire Brigade for 17 years. In January he was recognised as Volunteer of the Year at the 2025 Greater Dandenong Australia Day Awards.”
Comments wanted
■ Cardinia Shire Council is seeking community feedback on the draft Upper Beaconsfield Reserve Masterplan
The draft masterplan has been developed using ideas gathered from the initial community consultation in mid-2024, where residents shared their vision for the future of the Upper Beaconsfield Reserve.
The draft masterplan aims to provide a strategic framework for the Upper Beaconsfield Reserve future planning, to meet the community’s evolving sport, leisure, and environmental needs over the next 10 years.
Key features and enhancements proposed in the plan include:
■ Upgrade of the oval surface and installation of player shelters.
■ Paved walkways around the pavilion with connections to the picnic and playground areas.
■ Relocation of the playground when the existing requires renewal.
■ New picnic shelter, BBQ and picnic tables.
■ New community gathering space, gravel surface and informal seating.
■ New gravel pedestrian path/ horse trail along Burton Rd to connect the Stoney Creek Road Trail with the equestrian precinct.
Public housing
■ Mornington Peninsula Shire is seeking community input on a proposed community housing project in Rosebud
This initiative aims to provide safe, stable, and affordable housing for local low-income women with children, as well as women aged 55 and over at risk of homelessness.
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1 SWALES COURT MOUNT MARTHA LOT 1 PS 319576 VOL 10228 FOL 624
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