The Local Paper. Southern Cross Weekly Edition. Wed., May 14, 2025
● ● ● ● Monique Ryan, Kooyong
■ A margin of 724 votes allowed Dr Monique Ryan to be ahead in the count agsainst liberal candidate Amelia Hamer, as this issue of The Local Paper went to press. On Sunday morning (May 11), Sky News called the seat for the incumbent Teal MP.
Bandt defeated
■ Greens MHR Adam Bandt has lost his seat of Melbourne.
Labor’s Sarah Whitty claimed victory late last week.
“\I called the Labor candidate for Melbourne, Sarah Witty, to concede, to congratulate her and to wish her all the best as the next member for Melbourne,” Mr Bandt said in a statement.
DREYFUS DUMPED FROM CABINET
■ Isaacs MHR Mark Dreyfus has been booted from Federal Cabinet in a factional fight following Anthony Albanese’s Labor Government return to power.
Mr Dreyfus was informed last week that he would no longer be the nation’s Attorney-General.
Mr Dreyfus has previously held the positions of Cabinet Secretary, Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Parliamentary Secretary for Industry and Innovation, Attorney-General, Minister for Emergency Management, Special Minister of State, and Minister for the Public Service and Integrity.
The Mordialloc -based MHR’s electorate covers Aspendale, Bangholme, Bonbeach, Braeside, Carrum, Chelsea, Chelsea Heights, Cheltenham, Dandenong, Dandenong South, Dingley Village, Edithvale, Heatherton, Highett, Keysborough, Lyndhurst, Mentone, Moorabbin, Moorabbin Aiport, Mordialloc, Parkdale and Patterson Lakes.
● Mark Dreyfus, Isaccs MHR
● Zoe Daniel, Goldstein ■ Teal MHR for Goldstein, Zoe Daniel, has refused to concede her Parliamentary seat to Liberal candidate Tim Wilson who has claimed victory.
Ms Daniel posted on social media last weekend: “I understsand everyone’s desire to rule a line under the election result in Goldstein. I would also prefer it was resolved.
“However, there are still up to 10,000 votes to count including psotals, absentee asnd pre-poll declaration votes.
“The AEC has not yet declared the seat,. Please respect t\he process and voters until a definitive position is clear.”
Mr Wilson made a victory speech late last week. He criticised Ms Daniel for not conceding.
The former Liberal member is set to reclaim Goldstein from Ms Daniel, making her the first of the "teal" group to lose . Private
80,000 TO LIVE AT FISHERMANS BEND
■ The State Government’s Fishermans Bend Innovation Precinct is a step closer to becoming reality – with construction starting on the precinct which will be home to approximately 80,000 residents and up to 80,000 workers by 2050.
Winslow Infrastructure Pty Ltd has been appointed to complete main works for Stage 1 of the Precinct at the former General Motors Holden site.
This will help to establish an east-west connection across Fishermans Bend by linking Salmon St and Todd Rd – unlocking development-ready lots for industry investment.
Stage 1 of the project will deliver new roads, a public park and the necessary infrastructure to accommodate for a worldclass advanced manufacturing, engineering and design precinct.
These works will also intergrate with the University of Melbourne’s new School of Engineering and Design campus opens next year, which will better connect students with researchers and industry partners.
In addition to the main works, OneWifi has been appointed to roll out smart poles within the precinct which are capable of boosing 5G, local wifi networks and deliver EV charging.
The Precinct is part of the broader Fishermans Bend urban renewal project which is set to become a key hub for thousands of residents, workers and students right on the doorstep of Melbourne’s CBD Fishermans Bend covers approximately 480 hectares across the City of Melbourne and the City of Port Phillip – and connects Melbourne's CBD to Port Phillip Bay.
The State Government is investing almost $180 million to kickstart development of precinct which will be come a centre of innovation in advanced manufacturing, engineering and design.
Last year, the Government also endorsed a preferred route for a possible future rail tunnel through Fishermans Bend and Docklands – providing certainty to landowners that a new transport connection will be developed in the future.
Planning work has also started for a future tram connection and almost 1,500 additional bus services per week have been added to the Fishermans Bend public transport network since 2022 – increasing the frequency, reliability and coverage of service to the area.
Harriet Shing, Minister for Development Victoria and Precincts, said: “We’re delivering a well-connected and carefully planned precinct at Fishermans Bend, with connections to roads and new public spaces that will be incredibly important as development continues.”
Nina Taylor, Albert Park MLA, said: “The Fishermans Bend Innovation Precinct will attract the world’s brightest minds in advanced manufacturing and engineering, and is part of the broader project which will deliver a vibrant and welcoming community for residents.”
University of Melbourne Chief Operating Officer Katerina Kapobassis said: "The University of Melbourne is excited about the potential opportunities Fishermans Bend will bring to connect students and researchers with industry partners.”
Local News $154m for capital works
■ The City of Melbourne’s 2025-26 draft has $154 million for capital works, says Lord Mayor Nick Reece.
At Southbank, more than $5.3 million will go towards building a larger, modern library at the Boyd Community Hub.
An additional $2.2 million will kickstart transformation of the underused and unsightly City Road Undercroft into a vibrant new park.
More than $40 million will be invested over the next four years to redevelop the North Melbourne Community Centre – creating a contemporary facility in the heart of the Macaulay urban renewal area.
There will be a new library and family services centre in the Queen Victoria Market precinct, and the soon-to-open Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre
Work is underway to complete the first stage of the Greenline Project at Birrarung Marr –with $18 million to finish delivering 450 metres of new boardwalks, promenades and greening by the end of 2025.
“This Budget delivers on our promise of a better Melbourne – building the facilities and spaces our community deserves,” said Cr Reece.
“Southbank is crying out for new public spaces.”
Hit run at Murrumbeena
■ Moorabbin Highway Patrol officers are appealing for public assistance following a hitand-run collision where a child was injured at Murrumbeena.
A boy was riding his bicycle on a pedestrian crossing when he was struck by a car near the intersection of Railway Parade and Ardyne St about 3.30pm on
Thursday, May 1.
The vehicle continued to travel westbound on Railway Parade without stopping to help the child.
The 11-year-old boy was taken to hospital with serious
injuries.
Investigators have released CCTV footage and still images of a vehicle described as a silver Toyota Yaris that they believe will assist in the investigation.
It is believed the vehicle is missing its driver’s side mirror following the incident.
Help for Port Phillip Bay
■ The Nature Conservancy has announced an innovative marine restoration project to help the recovery of shellfish reef ecosystems in Port Phillip Bay.
Evidence shows that kelp can help the natural recruitment of bivalves (for example, oysters and mussels) enabling them to establish and survive at higher rates.
Exploring the strength of this symbiotic relationship is at the core of TNC’s Port Phillip Bay
Multispecies Reef Restoration Project, the first ever multi-species restoration trial involving kelp and shellfish reefs in Victoria
Through a rigorous science-backed approach, the project is piloting new marine restoration techniques to help accelerate ecosystem recovery for the benefit of both people and nature.
“Evidence demonstrates that kelp can help to increase the settlement of shellfish onto the reef base, particularly on the top side of the reef where, often, nuisance filamentous algae can grow. The kelp helps to keep the limestone rocks clean, and encourages shellfish to naturally settle,” Scott Breschkin, Conservation Officer for TNC said.
Permits change
■ Port Phillip Council will make the change from physical permits to digital permits on June 2.
Instead of displaying a sticker on their vehicle,local people’s resident, foreshore and combined permit will be registered digitally.
There are no scheduled changes to visiThe process to renew your permit or apply for a new permit remains the same.
“Keeping your parking permit online makes it easier for you to manage your permit,” said a Council representative.
“Digital permits offer better security, safeguarding against loss or theft, are environmentally friendly and eliminate the need to peel stickers off your windscreen.
“A digital permit system provides our Parking Services team with valuable data in relation to areas where there is a higher incidence of vehicles parking illegally, enabling them to increase parking patrols accordingly.”
● ● Police want to speak with the driver of this car.
● ● Scott Breschkin
Nick Reece, Lord Mayor
BOY, 11, WITH SERIOUS INJURIES
● ● ● ● Harriet Shing, State Minister
MELTON Fire in shed
■ Fire Rescue Victoria crews responded to a structure fire on Scott St, Melton, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a shed fire at 3.34am on Sunday (May 11)
CFA firefighters also responded and assisted FRV Crews arrived on scene within five minutes to find smoke and flames issuing from the roof of the 15m x 20m shed, so the response was escalated.
FRV crews donned breathing apparatus and began attacking the fire as well as preventing any fire spread to adjoining properties, which were quite close.
There was a high fuel load which created an aggressive fire, as well as gas bottles exploding.
All occupants evacuated safely and were assessed by Ambulance Victoria
The fire was deemed ‘Under Control’ by 4.32am.
The cause of the fire is not yet known but it will be investigated by FRV specialists.
Firefighters were to remain on scene for some time, to ensure the fire is fully extinguished. Victoria Police were also on scene.
BRIGHTON
Death of male
■ Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a man in Brighton last Tuesday night (May 6).
A man was found unresponsive in water in the vicinity of Cole St about 10.50pm. The man was found dead at the scene.
At this stage the circumstances do not appear suspicious.
CARNEGIE
Assault probe
● ● Police want to speak with this man
■ Transit Safety Division officers are appealing for public assistance following an assault on a train in Carnegie
It is understood an unknown male approached a 35-year-old man on the Cranbourne-bound train about 4.30pm on Monday, March 31.
Officers have been told the offender punched the victim while the train was stopped at Carnegie Station, before he got off and fled the scene on foot. The victim was not seriously injured.
Police have released images of a man they believe might be able to assist with their enquiries.
He is described as being approximately 190cm tall, is of thin build and is aged in his 30’s.
MOORABBIN
Three times over
■ Police are expected to charge a driver after allegedly blowing three times the legal limit in Moorabbin on Tuesday night (May 6).
Officers responded to reports of a white Suzuki Swift stationary on train tracks, while the boom gates were down, near Wickham Rd about 8pm.
Once notified of the incident, emergency services gave the direction for all relevant trains to come to a complete stop and, consequently, there were no collisions.
It is alleged that passersby had to assist the driver from the Suzuki Police arrived and it’s alleged that the male driver produced an evidentiary breath test for alcohol of 0.187.
MOUTAJUP
Across Victoria FIREARMS, $1M DRUGS SEIZED IN NORTH-EAST
■ Wangaratta and Cobram detectives seized four firearms and arrested five people as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged drugs and firearms trafficking in Victoria’s north-east.
Since the investigation commenced in 2023, police have now arrested 30 people, seized 18 firearms, and more than $1 million worth of illicit drugs.
Detectives from Wangaratta and Cobram Crime Investigation Units, supported by specialist resources from the Critical Incident Response Team, Dog Squad and Highway Patrol, executed five further search warrants on Wednesday (May 7).
Key arrests include:
■ A 32-year-old Wangaratta man was arrested and charged with traffick commercial quantity of MDMA, possess traffickable quantity of firearms, and two counts of own handgun without licence. He was remanded to appear at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on August 7.
■ During a separate warrant in Wangaratta, detectives located and seized two firearms and illicit drugs. A 36-year-old Wangaratta man was arrested and charged with traffick commercial quantity of MDMA, possess traffickable quantity of firearms, and two counts of possess handgun without licence. He was remanded to appear at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on August 7.
■ During a warrant at a property in Cobram, detectives located an imitation longarm along with other weapons, drugs, and ammunition. A 37year-old Cobram man was arrested and charged with traffick commercial quantity methamphetamine, traffick cocaine, traffick firearms, and conduct endangering life. He was remanded to appear at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on August 7.
Police also arrested:
■ A 33-year-old Wangaratta woman was charged with traffick drug of dependence. She was bailed to appear at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on September 1.
■ A 23-year-old Cobram woman was charged with traffick methamphetamine, traffick cocaine, possess prohibited weapon (taser), and possess imitation firearm. She was bailed to appear at Cobram Magistrates’ Court on August 19.
Since the investigation launched in 2023, police have arrested over 30 people, issued 298 charges, and seized significant amounts of illicit drugs and firearms including:
■ 18 firearms and large quantities of ammunition
■ Over 1kg of methylamphetamine
■ More than 5000 MDMA tablets
■ 49g of cocaine
■ 5kg of cannabis
■ Other drugs including fentanyl, steroids, Viagra, and pharmaceutical medications
Police have also recovered
20 vehicles which were sto-
Statewide
len over the past three years. The investigation remains ongoing.
Detective Inspector Anthony Town, Eastern Region Division Four, said: “This marks one of the most substantial blows on alleged drug and firearms traffickers in our region in recent years.
“We’ve significantly disrupted an alleged criminal network operating right in our own backyard.
“This wasn’t a matter of chance — it’s the result of relentless investigative work by our detectives in Wangaratta and Cobram
“Organised crime groups trafficking drugs and firearms have no place in our community. They put lives at risk, fuel violence, and we’re determined to stop them.
“This outcome sends a clear message – we will continue to go after those who think they can profit from harm, and we won’t stop until every link in the chain is broken.”
WEST MELBOURNE
Burglaries
■ Police have charged a man following a series of commercial burglaries in West Melbourne , involving more than $100,000 of items stolen, during February this year.
Public Order Response
Team officers, patrolling in Melbourne’s CBD , caught
Fatal collision
■ Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Moutajup on Saturday (May 10).
It is believed a vehicle and a motorcycle collided at the intersection of Mill Rd and Taylors Rd about 4.30pm.
The rider of the motorcycle, a 53-yearold man from Coleraine, died at the scene.
The passenger from the motorcycle was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the vehicle, a 20-year-old Lake Mundi man, was not physically injured and stopped at the scene.
He was interviewed by detectives and released pending further enquiries.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision remains ongoing.
SURF COAST
Trio rescued
■ Three people were lucky to escape injury after their boat sank off Barwon Heads on Friday (May 9).
The trio - a 37-year-old from Northcote, 41-year-old from Northcote and 29-year-old – launched a 5.5m fibreglass boat from the Ocean Grove boat ramp about 7am.
After a day of fishing, the men were attempting to return to shore when their boat overturned about 7.20pm.
All three men, only one of which was wearing a life jacket, were thrown into the water.
The skipper managed to contact a family member for assistance who then contacted emergency services.
The Police Air Wing spotted the overturned boat about 8pm, guiding Life Saving Victoria volunteers to their location and pulling them from the water.
All three were taken to hospital for observation.
Water Police will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
ALBERT PARK
Gear change
sight of a silver Subaru Outback alleged to be involved in the commercial burglaries.
The Subaru was followed, with the assistance of Air Wing, to Nicholson St in Fitzroy where PORT attempted to intercept the vehicle.
The Subaru allegedly slowed down but failed to come to a complete stop.
PORT boxed in the vehicle and swiftly arrested the alleged driver.
It is alleged that the following items were located inside the Subaru:
■ fake driving licences
■ stolen identification and bank cards
■ a traffickable quantity of drugs
■ items to make false documents multiple mobile phones.
Investigators also allege that the driver of the vehicle was involved in a serious collision on Hopkins St in Footscray about 3pm on September4 last year.
It is alleged that a stolen silver Audi failed to stop at a red light and collided with a pedestrian, who was trying to cross the road.
The pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the Audi allegedly failed to stop and render any assistance, taking off from the scene.
A 42-year-old Footscray man was remanded.
■ Fans of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and local sports clubs will be in pole position with a massive upgrade to the pit building.
Steve Dimpoulos, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, announced the new pit building and improvements to the surrounding Precinct, which will deliver better facilities for Formula 1 fans and local clubs.
The new building will include seven indoor sport courts, two more than are currently on site, and improved clubrooms for clubs using the outdoor fields. The project includes park upgrades that benefit the local community and everyone who visits Albert Park
The upgrade will include 14 garages, race control, and a race administration and media centre. The world-renowned Paddock Club will have an expanded capacity of 5000 patrons a day, offering amazing hospitality experiences and viewing spots along the main straight to see all the action.
The 2025 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix welcomed more than 465,000 fans through the gates across the four days. Hotel occupancy in central Melbourne was around 94 per cent the night before the race.
With the race locked in until 2037, the pit building upgrade will make sure Melbourne keeps the Australian Grand Prix for years to come – showcasing the state to the world and maintaining status as the major events capital.
Major events pump more than $3.3 billion a year into the economy each year and contribute to the record $40 billion visitor spend.
Head contractor Icon has been appointed to deliver the project. Initial works on site are underway with demolition works to begin after the 2026 race and be completed in time for the 2028 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
“Fans flock to Victoria from around the world for our Formula 1 Grand Prix – filling local hotels, restaurants, pubs and businesses – and we intend to keep it that way,” Mr Dimopoulos said.
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● ● The MUST Away Ensemble (from back left): Marcus Leder, Will Goldman, Quinten van Dalen, Grace Jackson, Thimuthu Dassanayake, Sophie Reynolds, Felicity Barrow, Lucy Fraser, Will Beechey, Patrick Leong, Claire Piechocki and Ruby Parkin.
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
Former which uses Functional Magnetic Stimulation machine that can change our body on a very deep physiological level.
It supports problems around inflammation, pain, muscular atrophy and injury, stimulates the lymphatic system and supports drainage.
Weight loss or cellulite reduction or body sculpting. Pelvic floor issues and incontinence problems have had huge success and erectile dysfunction also has some.
We have an awesome team to begin with of Rebecca Bullen, Nicole Schryver, Grace Hamilton and myself who look forward to being part of Yea and districts healthcare solutions.
My telephone number is 0419 625 536 if you would like to talk more or even come in and have a look around at our facilities. The clinic's number is 0417 658 366 or email us at info@muddycreekhealthhub. com.au
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Ash on Wednesday E-bike hooning arrest
■ 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.
Delayed decision
■ Stonnington Council was due at this week’s meeting to consider deferring a decision on animal management issues to its meeting on May 26.
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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?
■ 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.
■ At its inaugural Music Data and Insights Summit, the Victorian Music Development Office launched its new research commission, Skills and Roles – Support workers in Victorian music industries.
Following a long-term research partnership with RMIT University, these new insights provide the VMDO with a current evidence-based perspective and expands on the 2020 study, Career Path: The Victorian Music Business Career Life Cycle..
This new research points out the nuances of learning and skills development within the complex and precarious career paths of Victorian music professionals and offers recommendations to build healthy thriving businesses.
The insights reveal that 54 per cent of music workers embrace a portfolio career or are protean workers where they hold multiple concurrent roles to make ends meet and only one in five have a single full-time role.
It is no surprise to music professionals that they frequently work irregular and sporadic hours. Almost 50 per cent work more than 40+ hours per week across all their roles, including over 10 per cent who work 50+ hours per week.
The survey data indicates that skills are wideranging across music work. The research surveyed 212 workers and conducted 21 extended interviews representing 324 different paid music roles across Victoria.
There is a passion to work in the music industry, but it is not always financially rewarding. The increasing expectation for music professionals to be ‘all-rounders’ may be leading to skill dilution, increased stress and the potential long-term loss of industry specialists and experts.
A Support Act survey recently found that 62 per cent of creative workers are affected by increased financial stress.
Across all roles in the music sector, 61 per cent use business, financial and legal skills. While many music workers are often ‘all-rounders’, the research found that these areas require further attention to develop these skills.
Soft skills like communication, interpersonal abilities and problem-solving emerged as the most critical skill sets used by over 80 per cent of music professionals.
VMDO General Manager Kirsty Rivers said music workers play a central role and this research responds to the challenges faced by the Victorian music industry to sustain and develop its workforce.
“By building evidence-based research, we can better understand the skills and the gaps that exist. It helps us to develop bespoke industry
Benny Capp training and support opportunities that are needed to thrive in the complex global music industry,” said Ms Rivers.
RMIT University Associate Professor Catherine Strong said it is the first report to map the support roles and associated skills within the Victorian music industries.
“Skills shortages are often an industry concern and the research highlights areas requiring attention that could strengthen the workforce,” said Associate Professor Strong
“The research shows that music workers often acquire skills on-the-job, which is valued by the industry. However, this means that professionals may not always acknowledge the skills or gaps they have. Finding ways to make formal training work better for this group is one way to counter these issues,” she explained.
Providing a more structured mentoring system could be an option to sustain music careers by developing the key skills and expertise required across the industry.
Interviewees with a mentor spoke highly of this experience and said they received valuable advice, training and guidance during their introduction to the music industry.
More than any other skill, the research highlighted that financial planning and management skills needed to be further developed by music workers.
Research interviewees also identified the other specific skills that required further attention and development related to finance, contracts and marketing.
The VMDO works closely with educational institutions, government and industry experts to develop music worker skills and experience by delivering programs that respond to the gaps revealed in this research.
Through its recent Leg Up program, the VMDO provided quick, easy and vital assistance. It supported 37 Victorian music professionals with access to grants for micro-investments, expert advice, professional development and capacity building.
Over the coming months, the VMDO will expand its popular Experts in Residence program and the long-term mentoring Fast Track Fellowships program will return to support music professionals build global networks, international experience and professional opportunities.
Cheryl Threadgold with Ben Starick
and Gabby Llewelyn in Femme Play (ungrateful slut).
■ Attitude Production and Cracked Actors Theatre present Femme Play [ungrateful slut], at The Butterfly Club from May 21-31 as part of the Drama Queen Festival 2025. Written by feminist playwright Judy Doubas and directed by Susan Rundle, the play is described as a 'sharp, provocative production which blends humour and biting social commentary with an urgent call for change’.
Al and George are two women wrestling with modern pressures - careers, relationships, identity - only to realise their struggles are systemic.
As they awaken to the forces shaping their lives, their inner voices Red , a patriarchal mouth-piece, and Bling, embodying society’s Madonna/Whore paradox, push and pull them in opposing directions, leading them toward political action.
Doubas’s work evolved from personal observation into a wider, urgent conversation about feminism’s ongoing battles..
Director Rundle says the play is “In-yourface, hilarious, and unapologetic. It doesn’t preach, but it sure makes you think.”
With misogyny still a global issue, Femme Play arrives as a timely, unflinching response. Unapologetically urgent, Femme Play [ungrateful slut] aims to demand attention.
Performance Season: May 21-24 at 7pm; May 26, 28 and 29 at 8.30pm, May 27, 30 and 31 at 5.30pm
Venue: The Butterfly Club, 5 Carson Place (off Lt Collins St), Melbourne (CBD)
Tickets: $45 Full | $40 Concession. $38 Member
Bookings: thebutterflyclub.com/show/ femme-play-ungrateful-slut or 9663 810
Cheryl Threadgold
Samson & Delilah
■ Melbourne Opera will stage Saint-Saëns' grand opera Samson & Delilah from June 1 at the Palais Theatre. One of the greatest French operas, Samson and Delilah powerfully tells the story of the seduction and downfall of Samson
Not performed in Australia since the 1980s, the iconic opera will star two of Australia’s most celebrated international singers. Deborah Humble (The Ring Cycle, Sydney Opera House solo) will make her debut in the role of Delilah, one of the greatest mezzo roles in the repertoire. Rosario la Spina (Opera Australia’s Die Walküre, Madama Butterfly - Belgium) will star as Samson. Melbourne’s visionary opera director Suzanne Chaundy will direct.
The French opera follows the extraordinary success of February’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg at the Royal Exhibition Building, also directed by Suzanne Chaundy, with Deborah Humble in the cast.
Samson & Delilah is based on a violent and erotic story from the Old Testament, and features one of the most well known love duets in the repertoire.
“I am setting the opera in a psychological and abstract space. My vision is to focus on the characters of Samson and Delilah, examining the power of seduction, betrayal, obsession and faith. It is a fascinating study of the pressures that come from being the ‘chosen one’,” says director Suzanne Chaundy
“French composer Camille Saint-Saëns and librettist Ferdinand Lemaire made a clear choice to make this work about both characters by naming them both in the title,” Suzanne Chaundy said.
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● ● ● Eddie Perfect (Beetlejuice) and Karis Oka (Lydia) star in Beetlejuice the Musical. Photo:
● ● Ruth Katerelos, June Collins, Rosie Rodiadis
● ● ● ● Circa Ensemble present Humans
2.0. Photo: Yaya Stempler
Peter Kemp’s 90th Birthday Party
■ The Glen Waverley RSL was a splendid venue for Peter Kemp's 90th birthday celebration last week.
Hosted by Peter and his wife Tanya, 50 guests attended, including family, friends, members of the Ukrainian Association of Victoria and his colleagues from the National Boer War Memorial Association, the National Servicemens' Association, and radio and theatre.
Geoff Dare spoke of Peter's fine work for the Boer War Association, Robert McIvor paid tribute to Peter's involvement with the National Servicemen's Association, and Peter spoke about his family.
Cheryl Threadgold addressed guests about Peter's many years as a theatre reviewer and art writer, his involvement in productions with the local Scout group and then shows with Rovers, his work for the State Emergency Service as Officer in Charge of the Search and Rescue Division , his work as a professional Spanish Dancer and meeting his future wife Tanya in 1963.
To top it all off, in respect of Peter's community work for various organisations, he was Knighted by Prince Leonard of the Principality of Hutt River and now is 'Sir Peter Kemp KOWL'.
Photos: Malcolm Threadgold
● ● ● ● Peter and Tanya Kemp.
● ● Kevin Yates (96.5 Inner FM) and Pauline O'Brien (88.3 Southern FM).
Slaughter (President, Glen Waverley RSL), Robert McIvor (President, National Servicemen's Association) and Sam Cuce.
● Joe Toczynski, Richard Horban and Tony Dornyk (members of the Association of Ukrainians in Victoria).
● ● ● ● George Himmelreich (left) with Cheryl and Malcolm Threadgold.
● ● Back left: Irene Toczynski, Lena Himmelreich; Front left: Olga Radywyl, Anna Horban and Teresa Selemba.
● ● Marion Sander with Joan and Brian Amos (Radio Eastern FM)
● ● ● ● Trixie Huber (left), Robert Kemp, Peter Kemp, Tanya Kemp and Nadia Kemp.
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.
CATO THE WISE
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★Creatives from Monash University, the official representatives of Australia at the 24th Triennale Milano International Exhibition, will use their exhibit to reveal how Melbourne’s focus on housing growth has led to environmental neglect. One of the world’s leading art, design and architecture exhibitions, it will take place in Italy, until November 9.
★The Gympie Music Muster has announced Canadian artist Dan Davidson as its first international ambassador, marking a milestone for the iconic Queensland event ahead of its 2025 festival, running August 28–31.
★The newly elected Executive Committee of the Victorian Council for Greek National Day comprises Chair Sophia Siachos, Secretary: Peter Stefanidis, Assistant Secretary Dean Kalymniou , Treasurer Arthur Andronas, Master of Ceremonies (Greek) Katerina Poutachidou, Master of Ceremonies (English) Leonidas Vlahakis, and Parade Marshal Jim Grivokostopoulos
★The the Cat Protection Society of Victoria’s workplace giving campaign looks to support more than 1200 vulnerable cats each year.
★Big Freeze Beanies are making a return to Coles to help raise important funds for FightMND, dedicated to finding a cure for Motor Neurone Disease. Big Freeze 11 Beanie are available for $25.
★Shrine of Remembrance services this month include the annual Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service, the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with the Odd Bods Association and the weekly Last Post Service
★Ricky Martin has announced a second and final Melbourne performance for his tour. The newly added show will take place on Cup Weekend, Sunday November 2 at Rod Laver Arena.
★Olympic Gold winning legends of the ice Torvill and Dean are set to make their return to Australia for a final farewell tour in June. This global ice spectacular, ‘Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance’, marks their first Australian tour since 1994 and features an international cast of icedancing skaters and champions. 7.30pm on Wednesdaty, June 18; 2pm and 7.30pm on Thursday, June 19, at Rod Laver Arena.
★Dirty Dancing in Concert will tour Melbourne on October 9. The timeless love story of Baby and Johnny will be brought back to life on a full-size cinema screen with a band and singers live on stage.
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★The Melbourne Symphonic Orchestra will have a Symphonic Send-off and The Europe Tour Preview Concert : Elgar and Dvorák on Wednesday, August 13 at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne.
★ILANEL returns to the 2025 Melbourne Design Week with “Re:” - an innovative exhibition that celebrates the art of transformation, showcasing a curated collection of recycled and repurposed items gathered over 15 years.
★Kate Ceberano has announced new dates for her upcoming Australian Made Tour of 2025. The multi-ARIA-winning icon has added a Melbourne show at Hamer Hall on September 19.
★Black Dog Institute, in part nership with the Bupa Foundation, has launched Teens & Screens, a free evidence-informed classroom program designed to help Year 7-9 students develop healthy screen habits, manage their digital wellbeing, and enable them to make better decisions about their digital habits.
★NIDA has welcomed former television executive Hugh Baldwin as the new Director of Partnerships and Engagement, strengthening NIDA’s commitment to growth and industry collaboration.
★Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) has strengthened its leadership: Dr Kristin Diemer as Director of Research; Lucy Macmillan as Director of Evaluation and Impact; Anandini Mayuran as Director of Communications and Engagement.
★Historical fiction author Paul Rushworth-Brown returns with his rich novel: Outback Odyssey, a sweeping tale of hardship, friendship, and resilience set against the backdrop of 1950s post-war Australia
★State Library Victoria’s fam ily history collection holds the key to countless untold stories. Many of these records remain out of reach – trapped in fragile volumes and microfilm reels that can only be accessed in Melbourne
A drive to change that has a goal is to raise $200,000 by June 30 to digitise the most requested and delicate records, ensuring that anyone, anywhere, can uncover their family history.
★Sullivan+Strumpf have two exhibitions opening at their Melbourne gallery on Thursday (May 15) until Saturday June 15.
★ Normie Rowe stars in Normie – The Story So Far , at Memo Hall, St Kilda; Frankston Arts Centre; Bunjil Place, Narre Warren.
Green Room Award winners
CABARET:
OUTSTANDINGDIRECTION
Winner: Stephen Nicolazzo for Shrapnel presented by Kadimah Yiddish Theatre
OUTSTANDINGORIGINAL SONGS
Winner: Geraldine Quinn for The Passion of Saint Nicholas presented by Geraldine Quinn as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
OUTSTANDINGWRITING
\Winner: Geraldine Quinn for The Passion of Saint Nicholas presented by Geraldine Quinn as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
OUTSTANDINGPRODUCTION DESIGN
Winner: Joe Noonan (Production Design) for Apocalipstik presented by Liz Smith, Katie Rowe, Tom Downey as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
OUTSTANDINGENSEMBLE
Winner: Otto & Astrid – The Stages Tour presented by Salvador Dinosaur and Parrot Ox as part of Melbourne Fringe Clare Bartholomew and Daniel Tobias
OUTSTANDINGMUSICAL DIRECTION
Winner: Shanon D Whitelock for Apocalipstik presented by Liz Smith, Katie Rowe, Tom Downey as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
OUTSTANDINGPRODUCTION
Winner: The Passion of Saint Nicholas presented by Geraldine Quinn as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
OUTSTANDINGARTISTE
Winner: Geraldine Quinn for The Passion of Saint Nicholas presented by Geraldine Quinn as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival OUTSTANDINGCONTRIBUTION TO CABARET
Winner: Trevor Jones for Outstanding Contribution to Cabaret ★
CONTEMPORARYAND EXPERIMENTAL PERFORMANCE
OUTSTANDINGWORK
Winner: The Crying Room: Exhumed presented by The Substation and Club Greg International OUTSTANDINGPERFORMER
Winner: Marcus Ian McKenzie for The Crying Room: Exhumed OUTSTANDINGENSEMBLE (Two Awards)
Winner: Body of Knowledge presented by Melbourne Fringe Winner: In Place presented by Na Djinang Circus with Circa Cairns as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival OUTSTANDINGSOUND WORK (Two Awards)
\Winner: The Crying Room: Exhumed presented by The Substation and Club Greg International Winner: Desastres presented by Now or Never OUTSTANDINGDESIGN
Winner: Justin Talplacido Shoulder, Matthew Stegh, Anthony Aitch, Fausto Brusamolino and Corin Ileto for ANITO presented by Arts House and RISING
OUTSTANDINGTECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
Winner: The team of Conduit Bodies presented by Arts House and Melbourne Fringe in association with Arts
The Surfer
■ (MA). 101 minutes. Opens in cinemas May 15.
Nicolas Cage, after churning out dozens of forgettable-to-bad movies over the last decade or so, is starting to make some interesting choices again as an actor.
From Mandy to Longlegs to Dream Scenario, Cage has once more begun to show what a genuinely great actor he can be, and although his latest release doesn’t quite hit the bullseye, the Oscar winning star delivers another excellent performance.
Cage plays the title character, an office worker who, after a number of decades in the US, returns to Lunar Bay, his home town located on the coast of Western Australia.
We first see the surfer arrive at the Lunar Bay beach with his teenage son (Finn Little), wanting to reconnect, but also to give the youngster the good news he is going to buy the house he lived in as a child.
The two are confronted by a group of young men known as the Bay Boys, who tell them that only locals can surf there.
The father is humiliated, and causes his son to return home embarrassed. The surfer, while waiting on his offer for the house to be accepted, stays at the beach car park to observe the intimidating group, which is lead by local entrepreneur Scally (a surprisingly effective Julian McMahon), who rules his minions like a cult leader.
The more he tries to defeat all the obstacles that surround him, the more the surfer’s mindset starts to fall apart, to the point where we wonder if what is happening is real or not.
Thomas Martin’s script sets up a number of interesting ideas, such as one’s sense of self and identity, debilitating attempts to deal with failure and trauma, an inability to deal with outsiders, and toxic masculinity.
Unfortunately, none of these themes are properly developed, so as the story goes on, a shallow nature begins to take over.
The more these elements lose their power, the more the main character’s humiliations fall into repetition.
Lorcan Finnigan, who directed the similarly initially intriguing but ultimately unsatisfying Vivarium (2019), cleverly employs a 70’s Drive-In style aesthetic to try and present a life (and mind) slowly disintegrating before our eyes, but while admittedly creating a vividly immersive space and atmosphere, never really gets under the surfer’s skin, and unfortunately accentuates the script’s repetitious nature.
This mutes the material’s potential power, and to get truly lost in the character’s fractured mind.
Also not helping matters is a running time which is at least 15 minutes too long. Praise definitely goes to cinematographer Radek Ladczuk (The Nightingale, The Babadook) and composer Francois Tetaz (Wolf Creek, The Square) , who fully, and wonderfully, embrace the project’s melodramatic, exploitation influence.
Cage dominates throughout, convincingly mixing his known craziness with something much more grounded, making for a memorable, engaging performance.
Reminiscent of Wake In Fright (1971), The Long Weekend (1978) and even Jacob’s Ladder (1990), The Surfer has its moments, but doesn’t fully focus on its multiple themes, resulting in a film that is both frustrating and mesmerising.
RATING - ***
The Eternaut
■ (MA). Six episodes. Now available on Netflix.
A combination of Snowpiercer, War Of The Worlds, 28 Days Later and Invasion Of The Body Snatchers, The Eternaut is a terrific scifi/drama series made on a grand scale, but is largely interested in the more intimate human factor, making for hugely engaging viewing.
Based on the serialised comic by Argentine author Hector German Oesterheld (who was kidnapped by the military dictatorship in 1977 and presumedly murdered) that ran from 1957 to 1959, the material takes still relevant subject matter and updates it to our modern times.
Set in Buenos Aires, Ricardo Darin (The Secret In Their Eyes, Wild Tales, Argentina 1985) stars as Juan Salvo , who along with a group of friends, are playing cards on a hot summer night.
Without warning, an snowstorm hits the city. When one of the group comes into contact with the falling snow, he drops dead immediately. Shocked, the rest seal off the apartment. We soon discover that these storms have killed millions. This group includes Favalli (Cesar Troncoso), Ana (Andrea Pietra), Lucas (Marcelo Subiotto), Omar (Ariel Staltari) and Inga (Orianna Cardenas) . Needing to come up with protective clothing, Juan leaves to search for his wife Elena (Carla Peterson) and daughter Clara (Mora Fisz), but he will reteam with these survivors again, to battle not only the elements, but also an intergalactic enemy that is intent on taking over the Earth.
What sets The Eternaut apart from other shows is in the way the film-makers are prepared to take their time setting up characters and the gradual world they are now having to deal with.
Co-writer/director Bruno Stagnaro handles the material with intelligence and extreme confidence, aided by a first-rate technical crew, presenting a TV series that could be experienced as big screen entertainment. The special effects are convincing, but Stagnaro never forgets to centre on the characters. The acting is superb. The ending, which begins to examine the radicalisation of vulnerable people who feel disillusioned or aggrieved, sets things up for Season Two. The Eternaut may make some viewers impatient, but those who tap into what Stagnaro and company are doing will be richly rewarded. I can’t wait for Season Two. RATING
In Memory of
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Across Across
1. Pony competition
6. Meddler
11. Large NZ city
15. Drinking glasses
20. Moose
21. Drizzles
22. Married title
23. Nudism
24. Armed conflict within nation (5,3)
25. Family favouritism
27. Segregated
28. Roman robe
29. Hungry
31. Slightly open
32. Skin eruptions
36. Staining
37. Room
38. Painter of The Queen's latest portrait, Rolf ...
41. Length unit
44. Hair dye
45. Touchy
48. Metal extraction plant
49. Cupboard
52. Banked (on)
56. Gets
57. Form of prayer
58. Futile
61. More affluent
62. Bring honour to
63. Gladden, ... up
64. Japan's capital
65. Shillyshallies
66. Greed
67. Withdraws from position (5,4)
71. Fertile desert spot
73. TV personality, ... McGuire
75. Aid financially
80. Pistols
82. Intervening time
83. Jog
85. Definitions
86. Old Spanish money unit
88. Split in church
90. Slays (5,3)
91. Biting insects
93. Wise biblical king
94. Tossing
95. Fragile & airy
96. Suit-makers
97. Jot
99. Charlotte Bronte novel, Jane ...
100. Concludes
104. Of kidneys
105. Taco sauce
106. Sing monotonously
107. Revolved
111. Deserve
113. Fah, soh, ...
114. Inflatable vest, ... west
115. Serving platters
117. Irrational fear
118. Kitchen strainer
121. Saturate (with colour)
122. The Hunchback Of ... Dame
125. Harpoon hunter
126. Formerly Persia
127. Garden of Creation
129. In place, in ...
131. Actress, ... Thompson
132. Stellar
135. Kuwaiti ruler
136. Eternal
139. Siamese
140. Up-to-date
144. Physicist, ... Newton
145. Excel
146. Castle water barriers
147. Elaborately
148. Cattle-farmers
149. Mad (dog)
150. Tied (shoes)
152. Surprise victory
154. Labelled
157. Chinese gooseberry, ... fruit
158. Of the side
162. Grieg opera, Peer ...
163. SOS
166. Wig material
167. Speaks
169. Kind
171. Door frame post 172. Resistant to disease
173. Start (of ailment)
175. Primp
176. Encouraged
179. Tutsi country
180. Ranted
182. Hawaiian garland
183. Belonging to us
184. Spindly
186. Took in (child)
189. Last Greek letter
190. Wallabies or Springboks sport
191. Synagogue scholar
192. Stimulating
196. Disable
197. Canadian province, ... Scotia
198. Kenya's capital
199. Exhilarating
201. Caught
202. Ridicule
203. Departing
204. Fibre-spinning rods
205. Writer, ... Hemingway
208. Journalist's credit (2-4)
210. Cheap ship fare
211. Fertiliser ingredient
212. Redder
213. Bobs head
215. Firebugs
219. Signalling flame
221. Cruel men
223. Searches out scandal
227. From Brussels
228. Mummifies (corpse)
230. Judge's hammer
231. Democratic Republic of Congo
232. Threatened
233. Slip by
234. Gist
238. Tennis ace, ... Edberg
239. Indianapolis state
240. Splatter
243. Arrival
246. Annulled
247. Dressy
250. Woodwind instruments
251. Fools
253. Paltry
256. Helicopter's landing place
257. More hefty
258. Grills
262. Labyrinth
263. Reverie
266. Honey liquor
268. Peacemaker
269. Central Asian republic
270. Lovely women
271. Miniature toy, ... car
272. Banned pesticide (1,1,1)
273. Downy duck
274. Naval exercises
275. Makes stable
276. Perceived wrongly
277. Aerobics outfits
278.Abbreviates
Down Down
1. Doomed person
2. Legends
3. Equine
4. Cosy home
5. Nearly
7. A few
8. Persecutes
9. Checkers game
10. Thread
11. Henry VIII's ... Boleyn
12. Second-hand vehicles (4,4)
13. Smart aleck (4-3)
14. Friendly
15. Tests
16. Former Soviet region (1,1,1,1)
17. Lightweight timber
18. Go in
19. Mixer drinks
24. Appeared
26. Trading centre
30. Last-minute
33. Pungent cleaning fluid
34. Small hill
35. Sniffed
38. Cross-breeds
39. Made contact with
40. Takes no notice of
42. Canadian lake
43. Bringing up
46. Stud (with jewels)
47. Conformed, ... the line
49. Hurricane
50. Follows orders
51. Europe/Asia
53. Regards highly
54. Riled
55. Aussie sheep herders
59. Very demanding
60. Settle overseas
67. Bewildered
68. Moved on hands & knees
69. Of earthquakes
70. Run (event)
72. Aplomb
74. Travelling worker
76. Gusty
77. Leave impression
78. Smooth over (4,3)
79. Gushed
81. Brash newcomers
84. Egg dish
87. Dried with cloth
89. Moon shape
91. Grinding (teeth)
92. British royal court, ... Palace (2,5'1)
98. Worldwide
101. Group value system
102. Shade of brown
103. Sends via Internet
108. Alleged assassin, Lee Harvey ...
109. Stop! (nautical)
110. Odds or ...
112. Emerging again from sleep
116. Protective shielding (6,5)
119. Act of dunking
120. Say
123. Canoe with attached float
124. Set out differently
128. Enthusiastically
130. From Tel Aviv
132. Allow inside
133. Banjo sound
134. Gangway
137. Cleopatra's land
138. Famous Swiss mountain
141. Main artery
142. Flowed away
143. Yesterday, ..., tomorrow
151. Cling (to)
153. Early fetus
155. Directed
156. Surly person
159. Hoping (to)
160. Vitality
161. Irritating
164. 365-day periods
165. Cosmetics boss, Elizabeth ...
168. Legendary Atlantic continent
170. Money
173. Car distance clock
174. Mideast waterway (4,5)
177. Raincoat fabric
178. Gradually diminished
181. Devotees
185. Thrilling
186. Loss of memory
187. Beginnings
188. Trampled
193. Obscure
194. Sports injury remedy (3,4)
195. Hot springs
200. Venetian boats
201. Conceive of
206. Havens
207. Increases threefold
208. Sun-tanned
209. Most inquisitive
211. Coup organiser
214. Cigarette users
216. Affair of the heart
217. Giving green light to
218. Huge
220. Blacksmith's block
222. German wine, ... Riesling
224. Most avid
225. US cotton state
226. Giant Himalayan peak
229. Criticise harshly
232. Lion's neck hair
235. Poorer quality
236. Wear down
237. Soft goat wool
241. Fence planks
242. Authorise
244. Bridge over gorge
245. Louder
248. Trophies
249. Those ones
251. Weaponry
252. Bogs
253. Office circulars
254. Grand Slam winner, ... Agassi
255. Writer, ... Dahl
259. Happen
260. Prized fur
261. Genders
262. Method
264. Sudden attack
265. Son of Adam & Eve
267. Sprint
Phil and Warren
■ Original Chain founding members Phil Manning and Warren Morgan are joining forces with Mark Ferrie and Rob Dillon to create an historic evening.
It ios ajourney from the past to the present with a collection of the finest, most experienced musicians still performing is on offer.
Memo Music Hall. Saturday, July 5. Tickets at trybooking.com
Our kinda country
■ The annual Our Kinda Country Club Royal Children’s Hospital fundraiser collected an amount of $5000.
Whilst patron numbers were down this year, Dawn O’Connell from the club said the figure was still more than previously raised.
Their money was added to the events hosts, the Royal Exchange Hotel Cork Club Traralgon who collected $40.000.
It was a fantastic combined effort by all volunteer contributors once again for the Childrens Hospital.
Retro stars
■ Coming through a time portal direct from the 60s, the Retro Stars promise a stellar musical evening for all with their \acclaimed show.
Tour the universe and visit the Milky Way with classic hits from that era says their invitation.
Hampton RSL. Saturday, May 17. Bookings at trybooking.com - Rob Foenander
Melbourne Observer Melbourne Observer
GREEN ROOM AWARD WINNERS
OUTSTANDINGWORK BY OR FORYOUNGAUDIENCES
Winner: Body of Knowledge presented by Melbourne Fringe in association with Creative Brimbank ★
DANCE: OUTSTANDINGENSEMBLE
\Winner: Arkadia (Melanie Lane), presented by The Substation and RISING OUTSTANDING CHOREOGRAPHY
Winner: Safehold (Sandra Parker), presented by Dancehouse OUTSTANDING DESIGNSOUND
Winner: Anna Whitaker for Fertile Ground, presented by Dancehouse OUTSTANDING DESIGNLIGHT
Winner: Damien Cooper for Momenta, by Sydney Dance Company and Arts Centre Melbourne OUTSTANDING DESIGNVISUAL
Winner: Eugyeene Teh (Set & Costume) for Arkadia, presented by The Substation and RISING OUTSTANDING PERFORMER(S) (TWO AWARDS)
Winner: Trevor Dunn for The Solos, presented by Weave Movement Theatre and Dancehouse
Winner: Arabella Frahn-Starkie for Pictures & Ghosts, presented by Dancehouse BREAKINGGROUNDAWARD
Winner: Harrison Ritchie-Jones for
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2024 body of work OUTSTANDINGCREATION
Winner: Cuddle (Harrison RitchieJones), presented by Arts House
★ INDEPENDENTTHEATRE: OUTSTANDINGENSEMBLE
Winner: Spring Has Sprung or The Beautiful Show, presented by Pummel Squad
OUTSTANDINGPERFORMER (Two Awards)
Winner: Brigid Gallacher for Milk and Blood, presented by fortyfivedownstairs
Winner: Hayley Edwards for Shitbag, via Tiny Table Reads as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival OUTSTANDINGLIGHTING DESIGN
Winner: Meg Wilson for The Exact Dimensions of Hell, presented by Mackey, Darling & Collaborators
OUTSTANDINGWRITING
Winner: Liv Satchell for Ballkids (or, scenes from a friendship), presented by VIMH with La Mama Theatre as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival
OUTSTANDINGDIRECTION
Winner: Kitan Petkovski for The Inheritance, presented by fortyfivedownstairs
OUTSTANDINGSOUND DESIGN
Winner: Yanto Shortis for Twenty Million Thousand Leagues Under The Sea by Pummel Squad, presented as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival
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E E I IOTA A E A G J S R EYRE N U E DEDUCES RENAL SALSA CHANT ROTATED T M MERIT C LAH O MAE N TRAYS V V PHOBIA E SIEVE IMBUE NOTRE R WHALER O E IRAN M EDEN A SITU E EMMA S N ASTRAL W EMIR AGELESS THAI O LATEST D W ISAAC E B G G I R
OUTSTANDINGPRODUCTION
DESIGN (Two Awards)
Winner: Alex Hines, Alex OrlandoSmith and Riley McCullagh (Set & Costume Design) for Putting On A Show, presented by Sons of Stratford as part of Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Winner: Pummel Squad (Cooper Donald McDonald and Harry McGee) (AV / Production Design) for Twenty Million Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, presented by Pummel Squad
OUTSTANDINGPRODUCTION
Winner: Interior, presented by Rawcus with presenting venue The Substation
MUSIC THEATRE –INDEPENDENT/FRINGE: OUTSTANDINGARTIST –LEADING ROLE
Winner: Jude Perl for Share House – The Musical presented by Arts Centre Melbourne presents OUTSTANDINGARTISTSUPPORTING ROLE
Winner: Jennifer Vuletic for The Grinning Man presented by Salty Theatre and Vass Productions OUTSTANDINGENSEMBLE OR FEATURED ENSEMBLE
Winner: The Company for The Grinning Man presented by Salty Theatre and Vass Productions OUTSTANDINGNEW AUSTRALIAN MUSIC THEATRE WRITING
SWinner: Jude Perl, Desiree Munro, Brendan Tsui for Share House - The Musical presented by
Observations
Arts Centre Melbourne presents OUTSTANDINGDESIGN
Winner: Britni Leslie (Costume) for Ruthless! The Musical presented by Stagebugs Productions OUTSTANDING CHOREOGRAPHY
Winner: Freya List for The Grinning Man presented by Salty Theatre and Vass Productions OUTSTANDING DIRECTION –MUSIC
Winner: Brendan Tsui for Share House - The Musical presented by Arts Centre Melbourne presents OUTSTANDING DIRECTION –STAGE
Winner: Tyran Parke for Elegies: A Song Cycle presented by Clovelly Fox Productions OUTSTANDINGPRODUCTION
Winner: Share House - The Musical presented by Arts Centre Melbourne presents ★ MUSIC THEATRE –COMMERCIAL/FUNDED: OUTSTANDINGARTIST –LEADING ROLE
Winner: Ruva Ngwenya for TINA - The Tina Turner Musical presented by TEG/Dainty OUTSTANDINGARTISTSUPPORTING ROLE
Winner: Genevieve Lemon for Sister Act presented by Crossroads Live OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE/ FEATURED ENSEMBLE
Winner: The Company for My Brilliant Career presented by Melbourne Theatre Company
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.
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■ 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
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Mobile after putting the writing on the wall when narrowly beaten at Melton on April 24. Driven by Jodi Quinlan, Jays All That (gate two) was given the run of the race one/one looking the winner a long way out as Pastor Stephen first starter Hallebesofine led from gate three.
When Vance Lane (0ne/two) moved up three wide running into the final bend, Jays All That was momentarily pocketed, but once into the clear after Vance Lane dropped off, quickly put the result beyond doubt to register a 4.4 metre margin over Hallebesofine who ran well.
Polemarker African Gala was third 35.7 metres away third after trailing the runner up. Raced by Carmen Abela, Jays All That returned a 2-08.5 mile rate.
At Ballarat
■ Ballarat raced on Thursday with only six races which was so rare for the top ranking club and it was pleasing to see the luck finally change for Grenville co-trainers Greg and Debra (Wicks) Moss when 8Y0 Andover Hall-Jacinta Franco gelding Jakarta after running four successive placings landed the 2200 metre Ferndale Foods Australia Trotters Mobile over 2200 metres at the juicy odds of $12.00 or $14.00 on the parimutuel.
With regular reinsperson Jodi Quinlan in the sulky, Jakarta was beaten for speed from gate three to settle on the back of the pacemaker Countess Chiron which began with a wing on every foot from gate five making a return to the track for Anthony Butt.
Held in a tight pocket for most of the trip by Old Villa Boy which had gone forward from outside the front line, Jakarta was able to squeeze free on the final bend to join Countess Chiron on turning and raced clear halfway up the running to gain the day by 2.9 metres from the raging hot favourite Commodus (one/four from inside the second line - four wide last lap –five wide home turn), with polemarker Constant (three pegs) gaining a split one off approaching the winning post third a nose away. The mile rate 2-01. It was Jakarta’s 11th victory with 7 placings from 81 outings.
■ Ballarat duo Sam Barker (trainer - Mitchell Park) and Connor Clarke combined to snare the 1710 metre ballarattrottingclub.com.au Pace with 4Y0 Rock N Roll Heaven-Radical Storm mare Clara Rocks at the big odds of $23.00.
Beginning swiftly from outside the front line to lead, Clara Rocks was rated a treat by Connor, defying all challengers to register a 2.5 metre victory in a slick 1-54.6 from Royal Saxon (gate three – one/one) and Montana Pride from midfield after starting from gate three on the second line who was a neck away third.
■ Parwan owner/trainer Scott Garbutt’s 7Y0 mare Mont Sally a daughter of Peak and Soliloquize bred by the late Graham Rayner was victorious in the Del-Re National Foods Trotters Mobile over 1710 metres with James Herbertson in the sulky.
Beginning best to lead from gate three, Mont Sally travelled sweetly throughout, greeting the judge by 4 metres in advance of Amour Maternal (one/three off a three wide trail last lap on the back of Romantic Nina which galloped prior to the home turn). Oopzee Daizee (gate six –outside the winner – one/one at bell) after Beach Heaven vacated the one/one to race parked for the last lap was third 4 metres back. The mile rate 1-59.5.
■ The 7+ Concession Drivers Pace over 1710 metres saw Kilmore based Nick Beale successful aboard Burrumbeet trainer David Barbetti’s 6Y0 Tell All Turbo Elly mare Littleblabbrermouth who has been racing well of late. Settling five back in the moving line after being taken back from outside the front line as Zu Hoffen led, Littleblabbermouth ran home brilliantly out wide to blouse the Arthur Wood (Melton) trained stablemates Averio (one/one –gate two) and polemarker Pistol Queen (three pegs) in a thrilling finish. The margins a head by 6.2 metres in a mile rate of 1-56.2.
Personal Pars
■ After plenty on anticipation, Alex (Alby) Ashwood and partner Tayla French proudly became parents on Friday May 2 when Levi James Ashwood came into the world at 4.57pm. Both baby and Mum are doing well.
■ Protest as a creative act, documenting women's resistance and tides of change is the subject of an exhibition between June 7 and August 31 at thre Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh), 860 Ferntree Gully Rd, Wheelers Hill
The launch will take place from 1pm-3pm on Saturdfay, June 7.
Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the UN-declared International Women’s Year (1975), the exhibition charts the relationship between art, protest and social change over the last 50 years.
By facilitating a conversation between women and nonbinary artists across the decades, Protest is a creative act confirms that many of the issues addressed by women photographers in the 1970s – around the body, sexuality, race, national identity and the environment – have not been resolved.
These concerns are shared today by a younger generation of artists who build upon inheritances of the past, demonstrating their objection and defiance through new creative strategies.
Collectively, the historical and contemporary works in the exhibition show the importance of friendship and community, and the good that can come from working together to advocate and agitate for change.
Protest is a creative act exhibits important and rarely seen photographs by some of Australia’s most celebrated women photographers.
It includes work from their personal archives, as well as from the collections of the National Gallery of Australia, National Gallery of Victoria, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Art Gallery of Ballarat and the Museum of Australian Photography.
The exhibition will be complemented by a schedule of illuminating programs and a podcast where invited artists, academics and curators will address the exhibited work and its context at the intersection of feminism and the arts both in Australia and around the world.
Artists:Sophie Cassar, Miriam Charlie, Virginia Coventry, Mary Cox, Brenda L Croft, Destiny Deacon, eX de Medici, Sandy Edwards, Bonita Ely, Liss Fenwick, Sue Ford, Juno Gemes, Viva Gibb, Helen Grace, Janina Green, Ponch Hawkes, Siri Hayes, Amrita Hepi, Alana Hunt, Carol Jerrems, Ellen José, Laresa Kosloff, Rosemary Laing, Honey Long & Prue Stent, Angela Lynkushka, Ruth Maddison, Alex Martinis-Roe, Viv Méhes, Eden Menta and Janelle Low, Jill Orr, Wendy Rew, Elvis Richardson & Virginia Fraser, Therese Ritchie, Jess Schwientek, Tara Shield, Tina Stefanou, Salote Tawale, Kawita Vatanjyankur, Jemima Wyman
Curated by Guest Curator Kelly Gellatly and MAPh Senior Curator Angela Connor.
Exhibition dates: June 7-August 31
Exhibition launch: 1pm-3pm, Saturday, June 7.
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Spinner, Christian Grant Spokes, Brody Stach, Peter Stankovski, Simon Stevens, David Charles Stevens, Phillip Stewart, Trent Stibilj, Andrejka Sturges, Taylor Sullivan, Michael Talanoa, Rawiri Tolicki, Borivoy Tran, Tony Truscott, Harrison Tut, William Sam Twyford, Joshua Venkatesan, Srividhya Vincent, Daniel John Vivas, Stacy Vukoman, Zeljko Walsh, Aladore Westerlund, Asau Wilson, Crystal Rose Zaheri, Rahim Dromana Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings Thursday, May 15 Aldred, Chase Ali Jafari, Anwar Anderson, William Attard, David Benson, Tylor Lee Cootee, Dearne Decelis, Simon Forlan, Sebastian Freeman, Mark Gaffney, Tia Gardner, Kimberley Gibson, Dayna Clare Grech Holdings Pty Ltd Grech, Jeromme John Green, Daniel Hannan, Ron Herbert, Josh Imbriano, Matthew Kolokithas, Dimitrios Kroenert, Beryl Lorraine Lee, Sereniti Luscombe, Matthew Mcdonald, Bree Kim Munro, John Murphy, Lauren Preston, Jamie Richards, Kevin Richardson, Kieran Smith, Paul Andrew Stewart, Jack Svaghi, Tristan Taylor, Adrian Turner, Campbell Twining, Daniel Watson, Toni Elizabeth Whateley, Corie Jaye Williams, Joshua Zaccardi, Alfredo
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.”
■ Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following an assault in Brighton.
Police will allege a 48-year-old man was assaulted by another man outside a venue on the Esplanade about 11pm on Saturday, May 3.
The Bentleigh man remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries.
It is understood the second man initially fled the scene.
A 39-year-old man was arrested at an Altona North address on Tuesday, May 6.
The Altona North man has since been charged with common law assault, recklessly cause injury and other assault related offences.
Hewas remanded to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on May 13.
Fire destroys unit
■ Fire Rescue Victoria crews responded to a residential unit on fire at Ronald St, Moorabbin, shortly after 11am last Tuesday (May 6) after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported hearing an explosion.
Firefighters arrived within four minutes to find the single storey brick home 15 metres by 10 metres fully involved at the rear of the property fully ablaze.
An elderly lady resident was home at the time of the fire and was assisted to safety by a neighbour.
FRV crews in breathing apparatus searched the premises and confirmed no other persons inside the burning structure.
Firefighters with hoselines attacked the fire to quell the flames whilst also protecting a neighbouring unit that was under threat from the fire.
The fire was declared under control at 12:07pm, 54 minutes after FRV arrived on scene. The unit was destroyed in the fire.
The fire started from a discarded cigarette butt.
FRV crews were to be on scene for several hours fully extinguishing the fire.
Visa breaches
■ An Ethiopia-born man was set to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court last Wednesday (May 7) charged with allegedly failing to comply with his visa-mandated conditions.
The AFP charged the man, 28, after he was located in Melbourne
It was alleged he breached the conditions of his Commonwealth visa between April 2\19 by failing to abide by his curfew hours and maintain his electronic monitoring device.
The man has been charged with:
■ Five counts of failing to comply with curfew.
■ One count of failing to maintain an electronic monitoring device.
■ One count of committing an indictable offence whilst on bail.
Citylink collision
■ Police are investigating a serious injury collision in the city bound lanes of Citylink, Burnley, in the early hoursof Friday morning (May 9).
Emergency services responded to reports of a car travelling contraflow to traffic before colliding with a truck about 2.10am.
The driver of the car was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The truck driver was not injured.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision remains ongoing.
Rate freeze plan
■ Bayside Council is considering a rate freeze for the 2025-26 financ\ial year.
“The budget will be largely funded by rates, with a 0 per cent rate increase in 2025–26. Bayside receives more than 58 per cent of our revenue from rates,”said a Council statement.
“Our warm water pool project is being deferred while we undertake an aquatics feasibility study to better understand the needs of our community.”
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ANGEL STATUE with adjustable wings. Approx. one metre tall. Solid moulde, EC. $475. Broadford. Owen, 0434 037 941. N-Q
BASSINET. Chrome frame and high chair. VGC. $25 for both. Thomastown. 0428 833 398. N-Q
BED. Single. Electric folable with massage and remote control. Adjustable back, legs and height. New Aspire mattress. German motor. EC. $500. Diamond Creek. 0401 473 565.N-Q
BIKE. Ladies. Make: Friction Huffey. Purple. Plus helmet, basket and pump. VGC. $110. Pakenham. 5940 5018. R-U
FORD AUII Fairport V8 Sedan. Original.Runs well. No rust. Good tyres, new screen, bring your mechanic or RACV test, RWC. Reg 7/27. 2AN3XE. VCG. $8000. Seymour. 0419 881 573. N-Q
INVERTER-GENERATOR. 2200-watt. 91 octane 4-stroke petrol motor, single phase, 240 volts, 50 hertz output, little used. GC. $95. Doreen. 9717 3465. R-U
LAURA ASHLEY Cotton Queen Coverlet set. Size 220cm x 240cm, plus 2 pillowcases. Pale blue with thin white stripes. Never used. EC. $40. Ashburton. 9885 2203. R-U
MAGAZINES. Collectors. New Idea, Woman’s Day, Stellar, Body and Soul, House magazine and many others. GC. Price negotiable. West Preston. 0416 576 660. R-U
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OLD STAMPS, tools, tobacco bins, Telephone, pocket knifes, cigarette lighters, LP records, first covers and more. Australia decimal and pre-decimal bank notes. Used. Prices negot. Thomastown. 0425 733 890.
PARTS for Ford AUIIV8. Secondhand. Struts. New parts: ball joints, 2 boxes of parts. VGC. $1000. Seymour 0419 881 573. N-Q
PICTURE FRAMES. 40 large to small. Various styles. VGC. All only $70. Keon Park. 9469 4558. N-Q
PORTABLE SAUNA. Top condition. $150. Alphington. 0401 226 114. F-M
RIDE-ON Deutscher 280 Honda motor, runs fine, seal on shaft leaks, heaps of parts including new seat, new cutting plate, body part dismantled, everything is there. GC. $800. Yarck. 0414 718 812. R-U
SAWS. 5 vintage saws for woodwork. FC. $20. Also frame for manual sharpening, GC. $8. Ashburton. 9885 2203.F-M
SHEEP. 60 mixed breed ewes, been running with rams, have ear tags. Friendly, great lawnmowers, saves mowing the paddocks and helps reduce fire risk. Can deliver. GC. $130. Deanside. 0426 397 741N-Q
HOME-MADE Greeting cards. Colourful and variety and quantities. Top prices paid. Get well, thank you, plain. Genuine request. Victoria wide. Ararat. 0458 339 871. R-U
CARAVAN. E20½ ft reegal 2009 Aussie Tourer Caravan. Full ensuite with separate shower, queen bed and AC/heater, TV, stereo, gas cooktop, microwave, comes with cover and large outdoor mat. EC. $32,000. Taggerty. 0438 782 112. R-U
MOBILITY SCOOTER. Pre-owned. Sill under warranty with new batteries. Features headlights and tail lights, swivel seat, rear shopping bag, includes key and charger. max user 136kg, 35km range per cahrge. Free delivery. VGC. $1295. Moorabbin. 0401 980 969. R-U
TABLE. Large solid timber, dining room table, 2100mm x 1000mm. Plus six chairs. GC. $30. Yea. 0419 109 887. N-Q
TRAIN BOOKS. Wide variety of books and pamphlets to all types of trains. All prices negotiable. Re- search. 9437 1253. N-Q
TYRE CHANGERS. Manual. Little used, complete with instructions, purchaser to collect. GC. $90. Doreen. 9717 3465 N-Q
WALKERS. Two. One new, hardly used, $120. Second one: GC but some small marks. $80. Seymour. 0419 881 573. R-U
WELLNESS Circulation Stimulator. $20 or offer. VGC. Frankston. 9789 9634.F-M
WHEELCHAIR. Electric. Pride Go. Mobility chair. Only moths old. Paid $3700. Will sell $1800 ONO. Like brand new. Rosanna. 0418 583 120. R-U
WHEELCHAIR. Electric. Hubang HBLD2-B. Light- weight, easy to manoeu- ver, strong battery life. Per- fect for everyday use. Sellng due to owner pass- ing away. GC. $1000. Thomastown. 0421 819 286.F-M
WHEELCHAIR. Manual. Evoke 2 Aspire 450mm. new, never been used as too small for subject. Foldable and extremely light for easy transport. Well made, Top of the range. EC. $600. Diamond Creek. 0401 473 565.N-Q
WINDOW. Aluminium. 1600mm x 1600mm with windout window. GC. Free. Murrindindi. 0418 564 174. R-U
WOOD FIRE STOVE HEATER. Ozpig Traveller. Used twice. Comes with grill and hot plate, lifting handle, carry bag. heaps ofready cut fire lighters. Heavy duty grate and 45 quart camp oven. VGC. $3000. Montmorency. 0483 881 609. R-U
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GOD’S CHURCH invites faithful followwees of Christ to attend the New Testament local Passover night service. Alfredton, Ballarat. To secure your seat, 0419 327 366. N-P
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Horticultural Society Victoria. Saturday, June 14. 9.30am. Deakin University, Burwood. Rusden Theatre. Free parking and entry to large plant and allied goods market. Inspiring speakers: James Wall, Heidi Martin, Vasili Kanidiadis, $25, All welcome. plantzia@bigpond.com N-Q
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