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VOLUNTEERS VIE FOR AWARDS

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Award winners

■ Murrindinid Shire’s Community Volunteer Awards winners will be announced in a live streamed event at 5pm this Saturday (May 17). See main repoprt, at right.

Mayor Cr Damien Gallagher said that a panel of volunteers met in April to deliberate upon winners of the award.

“It was a privilege to support the panellists with their diligent consideration of 46 nominations for inspiring individuals, groups, and initiatives,” Cr Gallagher said.

Solar for Woods Pt

■ Woods Point will soon get additional energy infrastructure to keep the local community online during outages and emergencies.

Mansfield Council secured a $78,000 grant from Ausnet’s new Energy Resilience Community Fund to provide the new equipment, in addition to contributions from local community members.

Installation works are planned to finish this week.

The Woods Point Hall will receive a new diesel generator and the Woods Point Museum will be getting a 6.5kW solar array and 15kWh of battery storage.

Mansfield Council has engaged local company Solar Phase to deliver the system.

The new equipment means the Hall and the Museum will be able to offer a self-sufficient powered site during outages.

Local people will be able to charge their devices, access a kitchen and refrigerator and take a shower, and the Hall’s rooftop sprinkler system will be able to continue operating if needed.

Mansfield Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said Council had listened to locals to understand Woods Point's emergency needs.

“The generator and solar system we’re installing is a direct result of the feedback we received from Woods Point locals through our Resilience Benchmarking Project and through working together on the Local Emergency Action Plan,” he said. Contributed

■ Murrindindi Council has published the list of nominees to be considered at this week’s

Community Volunteer Awards.

Community Volunteer of The Year Nominees

■ Kim Travers, Flowerdale

■ Ron Litjens, Yea

■ Jess Kennedy, Yea

■ Tamara Fowkes, Kinglake

■ Lucy Collins, Alexandra

■ Sarah Hopkins, Flowerdale

■ Kate Rose Turner, Pheasant Creek

■ Paul Michael, Flowerdale

■ Kerrie Malley, Eildon

■ Michelle (Shelley) Stafford, Buxton

Senior Volunteer of The Year Award Nominees

■ Kath Hedger, Alexandra

■ Judith (Jude) Blakeney, Alexandra

■ Margaret O’Connell, Toolangi

■ Julie Hardy, Alexandra

■ Gail (Dolli) Dollimore, Marysville

■ Dawn Sundblom, Yea

■ Robert (Bob) Burns, Kinglake

■ Judith Hard, Yea

■ John Hughes, Eildon

■ Neil Guscott, Marysville

Community Group of the Year Award Nominees

■ Kinglake Market, Rotary Club of Kinglake Ranges

■ Christmas Tree Festival Committee, Alexandra

■ UGFM Radio Murrindindi Inc

■ Sacred Heart Parents and Friends Yea

■ Eildon Community Opportunity Shop Inc.

■ Kinglake Mumma’s Community Support Group

■ Murrindindi Carers’ Coffee Group, Alexandra

■ Tri Active Life (Registered as Tri Gym Inc), Marysville

■ Murrindindi East U3A

■ Goulburn Valley Suicide Awareness Group Inc. Flowerdale

■ Kinglake Wildlife Support

■ The Alexandra Community Visitor Information Centre

Young Volunteer of the Year Award Nominees

■ Ethan Hodge, Eildon

■ Thomas White, Yea

■ Layla Calder – Flowerdale

■ Danny Heal, Kinglake Central

Parking changes

■ Yarra Ranges Council is Council is encouraging feedback from local people on some proposed parking restriction changes in Olinda.

“The proposed changes aim to create more equitable parking outcomes, ensuring that residents, local businesses and visitors all benefit from improved accessibility and fairer access to parking within the town,” said a Council representativce.

Streeton Ward Councillor, Jeff Marriott, said that the proposed changes aligned with Council’s Draft Parking Management Framework. Proposed parking restriction changes include:

■ Introducing a two-hour parking restriction along Olinda-Monbulk Rd and on the north side of Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd

■ Two-hour parking on Monash Avenue

■ Introducing an accessible bay on the north side of Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd

■ Introducing a 4-hour parking restriction on the south side of Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd

““We’ve heard previously, particularly from local businesses, that the lack of restrictions has meant that some people were leaving their vehicles in the one park all day, hampering the ability for other community members to park closer to where they need to go,” Cr Marriott said. “We think these proposed changes will ultimately lead to fairer parking outcomes for the community.”

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■ Northern Metropolitan MLC Evan Mulholland says that ubncertainty and stress have been caused to the the Assyrian Church of the East community in his electorate.

Hehas called on the State Government to approve St Joseph’s Christian College in Yuroke on Mickleham Rd and finally allow this school to be built.

“The church community have complied with every request made by the State Government – they have downsized; they have agreed to change an intersection – but they have been told they cannot build there because of a tree.

“They are still waiting on a VCAT decision after battling with the minister’s representative and her department in a long and protracted case with the Department of Transport and Planning

“And when Labor members of Parliament and Labor ministers are asked to show their support for the school, they whisper platitudes about general support but shirk blame onto an independent planning process – except it is not.

“The Minister for Planning has the power to call this n, a ministerial power she is happy to use and should now.

“I will go through a few examples of how the minister has used this power in the past.

“She overrode the City of Melbourne over the development of Shell House; called in a controversial rezoning of Sandown racecourse for a 7500home estate; ignored

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Bayside Council and rezoned the former Xavier College site in Brighton ; made Whitehorse Council lodge an FOI request to find out she had approved a 50-storey development in Box Hill; approved a massive solar farm near Little River and blocked the right of residents to appeal; called in and approved a significant project in historic Humffray Street in Ballarat; and waited until the day Merribek Council voted against an apartment building before calling it in and approving it –and the list goes on.

“Clearly the minister is not afraid to call things in, so it is time to approve this school. The minister, Labor MPs and Labor ministers and members in the northern suburbs cannot say this is an independent planning process, because we know they have used the powers before in ways that are not independent.

“Unfortunately, this process – which has seen the church spend over $300,000 in legal fees in a long, protracted case – that you are putting the Assyrian community through is a choice, and we know it is a choice because the minister has these powers.

“I was at the Assyrian New Year festival in Craigieburn with about 4000 people from the community speaking with one voice about how they want the minister to approve this school.

“So I seek the action of the minister again: stop being so contemptuous and approve the school.”

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Local Briefs

Olive harvest time

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■ ALEXANDRA. Alexandra Newsagency. 82-84 Grant St.

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■ ALEXANDRA. Corner Hotel.

65 Grant St.

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ THORNTON. Thornton General Store. 1365 TaggertyThornton Rd.

■ ■ WATTLE GLEN. Peppers

■ ■ WARRANDYTE. Warrandyte Newsagency/Post Office. 100 Melbourne Hill Rd.

Bajwa, Bassett,VinayCameron

■ The City of Whittlesea is partnering with environmental education centre CERES to bring local olive oil to the community.

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■ ALEXANDRA. Endeavour

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Alexandra (BP). 10 Downey St.

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■ ALEXANDRA. Foodworks. 102 Grant St.

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Paddock General Store. 13 Kangaroo Ground-Wattle Glen Rd.

■ ■ WHITTLESEA. Champions IGA Supermarket. 2/16 Church St.

■ WESBURN. Hotel. 2882 Warburton Hwy.

■ WONGA PARK. IGA Xpress.

70 Jumping Creek Rd.

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■ ALEXANDRA. Mount Pleasant Hotel. 90 Grant St.

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■ ALEXANDRA. Nutrien Harcourts. 56 Grant St.

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■ ALEXANDRA. Shamrock Hotel. 80 Grant St.

■ ■ ALEXANDRA. Simpson’s Fuel (Caltex). 25 Aitken St.

■ ■ ALEXANDRA. Totally Trout. 42 Downey St.

■ ■ BUXTON. Blue Igloo Roadhouse. 2200 Maroondah Hwy.

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■ BUXTON. Buxton Hotel. 2192 Maroondah Hwy.

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■ ■ BUXTON. Shell Buxton. 2093 Maroondah Hwy.

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■ DIAMOND CREEK. Diamond Creek Newsagency. Shop 62a Main Rd, Diamond Creek Plaza.

■ ■ DOREEN. Doreen General Store. 920 Yan Yean Rd.

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■ EILDON. Foodworks. 18 Main St.

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■ ■ ELTHAM. Eltham Newsagency. 2/963 Main Rd.

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■ EPPING. APCO Service Station. Cnr McDonalds Rd and High St.

■ ■ EPPING. Epping RSL. Harvest Home Rd.

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■ FLOWERDALE. Flowerdale Community House. 36 Silver Creek Rd.

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■ FLOWERDALE. Flowerdale Hotel. 3325 Whittlesea-Yea Rd.

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■ ■ ■ FLOWERDALE. Hazeldene

General Store. 6 Curlings Rd.

■ ■ GLENBURN. Glenburn Roadhouse. 3883 Melba Hwy.

■ ■ HURSTBRIDGE. Hurstbridge Newsagency. 900 Main Hustbridge Rd.

■ ■ KANGAROO GROUND. Kangaroo Ground General Store.

280 Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd.

■ ■ KINGLAKE. Cafe. WhittleseaKinglake Rd.

■ ■ KINGLAKE. Foodworks. 12 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd.

■ ■ ■ ■ KINGLAKE. Kinglake Pub. 28 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd.

■ ■ KINGLAKE. United Service Station. 2 Glenburn-Kinglake Rd.

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■ ■ ■ ■ LAURIMAR. Laurimar Newsagency. 95 Hazel Glen Dr.

■ ■ MANSFIELD. Foodworks. 119 High St.

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■ ■ ■ MARYSVILLE. Foodworks. 40A Darwin St.

■ ■ MERNDA. Mernda Villages Post Office. 50 Mernda Village Dr.

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■ ■ ■ MOLESWORTH. Molesworth Store. 4353 Goulburn Valley Hwy.

■ ■ NARBETHONG. Black Spur Inn. 436 Maroondah Hwy.

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■ ■ NARBETHONG. Black Spur Roadhouse. 264 Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ PANTON HILL. Panton Hill General Store. 586 Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Rd.

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■ PANTON HILL. Panton Hill Hotel. 633 Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Rd.

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■ PHEASANT CREEK. Flying Tarts Cafe. 888 WhittleseaKinglake Rd.

■ ■ PHEASANT CREEK. Pheasant Creek Store. 884 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd.

■ ■ RESEARCH. Research Post Office. 1546 Main Rd.

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■ ■ ■ SMITHS GULLY. Smiths Gully General Store. 914 Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Rd.

■ ■ SOUTH MORANG. Milk Bar.

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15 Gorge Rd.

■ ■ ST ANDREWS. St Andrews General Store. 10 Caledonia St.

■ ■ ST ANDREWS. St Andrews Hotel. 79 Burns St.

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■ ■ ■ STRATH CREEK. Strath Creek Post Office. 8 Glover Rd.

■ ■ TAGGERTY. Taggerty General Store. 26 Taggerty-Thornton Rd.

■ ■ THORNTON. 4 Ways Diner. 1369 Taggerty-Thornton Rd.

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■ ■ ■ THORNTON. Rubicon Hotel. 1362 Taggerty-Thornton Rd.

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■ ■ WHITTLESEA. El Azar Milk Bar. 13 Church St.

■ ■ WHITTLESEA. Royal Mail Hotel. 29 Beech St.

■ ■ WHITTLESEA. Whittlesea Bowls Club. 101 Church St.

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■ ■ ■ WHITTLESEA. Whittlesea Court House. 74 Church St.

■ ■ ■ ■ WHITTLESEA. Whittlesea NewsXpress. 45 Church St.

■ ■ WOLLERT. Wollert General Store. 491 Epping Rd.

■ ■ YARCK. Buck’s Country Bakehouse. 6585 Maroondah Hwy.

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■ ■ ■ YARCK. Giddy Goat Cafe. 6606 Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ YARCK. Yarck Hotel. Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ YEA. Amble Inn Cafe. 24 High St.

■ ■ WOORI YALLOCK. Hillcrest Little Store. 1745 Warburton Hwy.

■ ■ WOORI YALLOCK. Woori Yallock Newsagency. Shop 4,1585 Warburton Hwy.

■ YARRA GLEN. IGA Supermarket. 1/38 Bell St.

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■ YARRA GLEN. Yarra Glen Newsagency. 32 Bell St.

■ ■ YARRA JUNCTION. Yarra Junction Newsagency. 2454 Warburton Hwy.

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■ BEVERIDGE. Beveridge Post Office. Lot 1 Old Hume Hwy.

■ BROADFORD. Broadford Corner Store. 89 High St.

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■ ■ BROADFORD. Broadford Hotel. 100 High St.

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■ ■ YEA. Country Club Hotel. 18 High St.

■ ■ YEA. Endeavour Petroleum (BP). 31 High St.

■ ■ YEA. Foodworks. 10 High St.

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■ YEA. Giddy Coat Cafe. 94 High St.

■ BROADFORD. Broadford Newsagency. 67 High St.

■ BROADFORD. Broadford Post Office. 123 High St.

■ BROADFORD. Broadford Service Station. 165 High St.

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■ YEA. Grand Central Hotel. 64

High St.

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■ ■ ■ YEA. Marmalades. 20 High St.

■ ■ YEA. Mint and Jam. 46 High St.

■ ■ YEA. Nutrien Harcourts. 52

High St.

■ ■ BROADFORD. Commercial Hotel. 31 High St.

■ BROADFORD. High Street Bakery. 67A High St.

■ BROADFORD. IGA Supermarket. 65 High St.

■ ■ BROADFORD. Stuty’s Bakehouse. 91-93 High St.

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■ ■ ■ YEA. Provender Bakery. 56 High St.

■ ■ YEA. Rendezvous In Yea. 10

High St.

■ ■ YEA. Royal Mail Hotel. 88

High St.

■ ■ DONNYBROOK. Donnybrook Hotel. 825 Donnybrook Rd.

■ DONNYBROOK. Donnybrook Post Office. 810 Donnybrook Rd.

■ KILMORE. BP. 102 Sydney St.

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■ KILMORE. Kemp’s Bakery. 65 Sydney St.

The free event invites residents to collect olives from their properties or wherever they choose to harvest, so the fruit can be communally pressed into a blend of local olive oil.

Olives can be dropped off on Saturday (May 17) at May Road Senior Citizens’ Centre in Lalor, where a festival to celebrate the harvest is free for anyone to attend. The festival will include music, stalls and workshops, as well as fun activities for the kids.

Each year, olive trees across the City of Whittlesea grow full of fruit that often goes unpicked. Olives to Oil promotes the benefits of growing local produce and reducing food waste.

Residents wishing to have their olives pressed by CERES must book a drop-off time. Each booking permits up to 20kg of olives –which makes about 2L of olive oil – but multiple bookings can be made for people who have more.

Those who drop off olives at the festival can collect their olive oil from the May Road Senior Citizen Centre on June 14.

City of Whittlesea Mayor, Cr Martin Taylor, said: "We’re excited to bring Olives to Oil to the City of Whittlesea. This innovative event not only helps reduce food waste but also offers a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together, take part in the age-old tradition of harvesting and create something truly special."

Manager of CERES Olives to Oil, Merrin Layden, said: "The program celebrates the multicultural heritage of Melbourne's suburbs with olive trees planted by migrant communities and now cherished by local people who harvest olives and share the oil. People of all ages enjoy participating in an ancient harvest tradition."

Neighbourhoods

■ Neighbourhood House Week is being held from May 12-18.

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■ ■ YEA. Yea Bakery. 44 High St.

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■ ■ ■ YEA. Yea Newsagency. 74 High St.

■ ■ YEA. Yea Take-Away. 68 High St.

Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express Edition

■ ■ COLDSTREAM. Coldstream Post Office/Newsagency. The Lodge Shopping Centre. 670-672 Maroondah Hwy.

■ KILMORE. Kilmore Bakery. 54 Sydney St.

■ KILMORE. Kilmore Newsagency. 41 Sydney St.

■ KILMORE. Red Lion Hotel. 29-31 Sydney St.

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■ KILMORE. Royal Oak Hotel. 29-31 Sydney St.

■ KILMORE. United Service Station. 127-145 Powlett St.

■ SEYMOUR. IGA O’Keefe’s. 10/115 Anzac Ave.

■ SEYMOUR. Liberty Seymour. 37-39 Emily St.

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■ SEYMOUR. Seymour NewsXpress. 66 Station St.

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■ ■ CROYDON NORTH. Croydon North Newsagency. 5 Exeter Rd.

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■ ■ ■ HEALESVILLE. BP. 66 Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ HEALESVILLE. Coles Express. 123 Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ HEALESVILLE. Grand Hotel. 270 Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ HEALESVILLE. Healesville Newsagency. 195 Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ HEALESVILLE. Tobacco Station/Tatts. Shop 11, Healesville Walk.

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■ ■ ■ LAUNCHING PLACE. Launching Place General Store. 2200 Warburton Hwy.

■ ■ LAUNCHING PLACE. Home Hotel. 2170 Warburton Hwy.

■ SEYMOUR. Seymour South Post and Lotto. 75 Anzac Ave.

■ SEYMOUR. Prince of Wales Hotel. 48 Emily St.

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■ SEYMOUR. Royal Hotel. 26 Emily St.

■ ■ SEYMOUR. Terminus Hotel. 26 Station St.

■ SEYMOUR. Top Shop. Cnr Anzac Ave and Delatite Rd.

■ TALLAROOK. Tallarook General Store. 36 Main Rd.

■ ■ TALLAROOK. Tallarook Hotel. 15 Main Rd.

■ TRAWOOL. Trawool Estate/ Hotel. 8150 Goulburn Valley Hwy.

■ WALLAN. United Service Station. 11-14 High St.

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■ ■ ■ MILLGROVE. Licensed Grocery. 3043 Warburton Hwy.

■ ■ MOUNT EVELYN. Mount Evelyn Newsagency. 1A Wray Cres.

■ WALLAN. Wallan News and Lotto. Shop 6, 55 High St.

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■ ■ WALLAN EAST. New Rattlers Inn. Station St.

■ WANDONG. Caltex Star Mart. 3272 Epping-Kilmore Rd.

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■ ■ SEVILLE. Wooworths Seville. 568 Warburton Hwy.

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■ ■ ■ WANDIN. Wandin Newsagency. 18/2 Union Rd.

■ WANDONG. Dundee’s Fish and Cips. 3272 Epping-Kilmore Rd.

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■ ■ WANDONG. IGA Supermarket. 3272 Epping-Kilmore Rd.

■ WANDONG. Wandong Post News and Tatts. 3272 EppingKilmore Rd.

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■ ■ WARBURTON. Bakery. 3415 Warburton Hwy.

■ ■ WARRANDYTE. Grand Hotel.

140 Yarra St.

■ ■ WARRANDYTE. Quinton’s Supa IGA Supermarket. 1/402 Warrandyte Rd.

■ WANDONG. Kemp’s Wandong Bakery. 372 EppingKilmore Rd.

■ ■ WANDONG. Magpie and Stump Hotel. 3313 EppingKilmore Rd.

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Under this year’s theme, ‘Ripples of Change’, Nillumbik’s five unique Neighbourhood Houses will come together to deliver a week of free and low-cost activities.

Nillumbik’s Neighbourhood Houses include Allwood Neighbourhood House in Hurstbridge, Wadambuk St Andrews Community Centre, and the three Living & Learning hubs in Diamond Creek, Eltham and Panton Hill. Each day of Neighbourhood House Week , events will be hosted at a different Neighbourhood House, showcasing a variety of workshops and activities tailored to the interests of the community.

Nillumbik Mayor Cr John Dumaresq is calling on residents to get involved in Neighbourhood House Week, highlighting the pivotal role these centres play in building strong, resilient, and inclusive communities.

“Our Neighbourhood Houses are venues where people of all backgrounds come together to learn, connect and contribute,” Cr Dumaresq said.

“They offer lifelong learning opportunities, foster social connections and provide countless ways to volunteer and give back.

“These centres are at the heart of our community, creating positive change and supporting people through life’s challenges.

“I encourage everyone to visit their local Neighbourhood House during Neighbourhood House Week . Whether you’re interested in picking up a new skill, meeting new people, or lending a hand, your involvement helps strengthens our community for all.” he said

This year is one of significant celebrations for the Shire’s Neighbourhood Houses, with Wadambuk St Andrews Community Centre marking its 10th anniversary, Allwood Neighbourhood House celebrating 40 years, and Living & Learning Nillumbik celebrating 50 years.

Nillumbik Council encourages residents to take part in the celebrations and discover how their local Neighbourhood House can create “ripples of change” in their own lives.

Local Briefs

History out now

■ Yea district resident Ian Sichlau has published the History of the Homewood Rural Fire Brigade Copies have been printed and bound and they are available for $70 per copy. Contact Ian Sichlau on 0419 311 039. iansichlau@gmail.com

Reserve upgrade

■ Cr Jodi Adams says that Murrindindi Council has applied for grants for a Kinglake Memorial Reserve upgrade and recreation planning across the Shire

Private camping

Shire’s Aust. Day review

■ Strathbogie Shire Council is inviting the community to participate in an engagement process regarding Council’s support of community events that acknowledge Australia Day

The Council resolved last December to review its position on this matter, committing to engagement with the broader Strathbogie community, affected community groups, and First Nations representatives.

A detailed engagement approach was developed and presented at the April Council Meeting for consideration.

App training

■ Vic Emergency App Training will be held at the Kinglake Library between 2pm-3pm on Thursday (May 15) where representatives will show how easy it is to use the app to stay informed and safe during emergencies such as fires, floods, storms, and earthquakes. Lght refreshments will be provided. To RSVP and for more information call Council on 5772 0333 or drop in to the Kinglake Library.

Planning time

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■ ■ Cr Sandice McAulay told the latest Murrindindi Council meeting that there are ongoing issues with camping illegally for profit on private land impacting neighbours and the environment .

“I ask that people be respectful of neighbours and the amenity of the surrounding area. I can assure you that all the complaints and issues raised are being followed up,” Cr McAulay said.

“Officers are not able to share the details of a compliance case with the person who raised it due to privacy.

“Some of the illegal activities have stopped when those responsible have been advised it was illegal, others have had fines and others are progressing their way to the Magistrates’ Court.”

Work on roads

■ Cr Eric Lording told the latest Murrindindi Council meeting that the roads and infrastructure programs are moving ahead as planned.

“The dry weather has been helpful in allowing crews to work without weather delays, with the temperatures being in a sweet spot for road sealing,” Cr Lording said.

Mayor Cr Claire Ewart-Kennedy said the engagement process is designed to ensure a broad and balanced conversation, welcoming diverse perspectives within the community.

“This is an important conversation for our community, and we are committed to an inclusive and respectful process,” Cr EwartKennedy said.

“We understand that Australia Day holds different meanings for different people, and we want to ensure all voices are heard as we consider Council’s future role in supporting these events.

“We acknowledge that Australia Day is the responsibility of the Federal Government, which determines its broader political implications.

As a result, our local poll will be focused solely on what Council can control – funding, representation and support of Australia Day events.”

Australia Day is a federally recognised public holiday. The Council is not engaging in discussions about changing the date or other political elements, as those remain matters for the Federal Government.

“Instead, we are focusing on understanding the sentiment of our community and implementing outcomes accordingly,” Cr Ewart-Kennedy said.

The engagement will include both a randomised telephone poll and an opt-in community poll, alongside other methods of com-

munity consultation. The Council will also invite presentations from the Taungurung Land and Waters Council and Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation, as well as from local Australia Day Committees and groups that organise events on Australia Day

A further report detailing the outcomes of these engagements—including individual reporting of each stream and the complete underlying data—will be presented to Council at a future meeting.

“Once engagement activities are complete, a full engagement report will be prepared and presented to Council for consideration before being made available to the public.

“We encourage everyone in the community to take part,” said Cr Ewart-Kennedy. “This is an opportunity to help shape how Council supports this day moving forward — guided by community sentiment, cultural sensitivity, and an inclusive transparent process for all.”

■ Cr Sandice McxAulay spoke at the latest Murrindindi Council meeting about local sessions on strategic planning.

Concept plans have been diuscussed for both Alexandra East Development Plan and the Yea Structure Plan.

“Alexandra East Development Plan discussion highlighted the focus on unlocking appropriately zoned land for sustainable growth to attract and retain services,” Cr McAulay said.

“Participants were keen to see a mix of densities across the area. With smaller and slightly larger blocks that are appropriate to attract a variety of families, singles and retirees.

“Land-Owners were able to self-nominate to participate in a community reference group and discussions were encouraged with broader community engagement and drop is sessions.

“Discussions also focused on the need for finding a balance between protecting biodiversity, drainage / water management, development areas as well as landscapes, etc.

“Yea Structure Plan discussion demonstrated that we have an adequate supply of residential zoned land to accommodate growth for a number of years to come.

“It was generally agreed to focus on increasing density within the town centre,” Cr McAulay told Councillors.

● ● ● ● Cr Claire Ewart-Kennedy

‘Away’ by MUST

● ● ● 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.

Local Business Profile

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

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

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

Technology is happening in our health care industry and with so many amazing minds and by still using old fashioned foundations there is some seriously successful solutions for people's pain and healthcare needs. My clinic is lucky enough to have Rebecca Bullen join the team as a Remedial Therapist who brings the same values with a different touch to her care for clients.

I have also introduced a Telsa

Former which uses Functional Magnetic Stimulation machine that can change our body on a very deep physiological level. It supports problems around inflammation, pain, muscular atrophy and injury, stimulates the lymphatic system and supports drainage.

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

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

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

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

■ 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 .”

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● Michelle Allen, Nicole Schryver, Bek Bullen and Grace Hamilton

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.

■ Circa returns to Arts Centre Melbourne with their global acrobatic smash hit Humans 2.0 from May 14 – 24 in the Playhouse, fresh from celebrating their 20-year anniversary last year.

Circa’s reputation precedes itself for being at the forefront of the new wave of contemporary Australian circus, redefining the art form by showcasing how extreme physicality can forge powerful and emotive experiences.

They have performed in over 45 countries and reached more than two million people, pushing boundaries, blending movement, dance, theatre and circus.

Under the visionary leadership of Yaron Lifschitz, and in collaboration with their ensemble of circus artists, Humans 2.0 is the next chapter of Circa’s internationally acclaimed Humans – a work that explored the physical limits of the body by pushing it to its extremities.

Humans 2.0 is intimate, primal and deeply engaged with the challenge of being human. It poses the question: can we ever find a perfect balance, or is adapting to constant change the only way forward?

Performance Season: May 14 - 24

Venue: The Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne

Bookings: artscentremelbourne.com.au Cheryl Threadgold

St Kilda Festival

■ Australia's longest-running film festival, the St Kilda Film Festival, returns to the big screen from June 5-15.

Presented by the City of Port Phillip, this year’s festival will screen over 150 films across 34 curated sessions, taking place at iconic venues including South Melbourne Market, the Astor Theatre, and for the first time since 2019, the St Kilda Town Hall

The Palais Theatre will roll out the red carpet for the Opening Night Gala for a starstudded evening on June 5.

In 2025, SKFF continues its commitment to platforming diverse voices and perspectives. The program features the festival’s largest First Nations line-up to date, including a dedicated strand curated by Fred Gesha, with a particular focus on stories of motherhood and birthing by First Nations female filmmakers.

This year also sees a strong embrace of analogue formats, with a resurgence in Super 8 and 16mm filmmaking evident by the 12 titles in the program shot on film, illustrating how the next generation of filmmakers are embracing the medium.

A reimagined St Kilda Town Hall will serve as the festival’s hub, transformed into a cabaret-style cinema with a bar, DJs, live music on Friday nights, and an open-access Filmmaker Lounge, bringing a new feel to the festival experience.

Short film highlights include: Unspoken, directed by Damian Walshe-Howling; See M: A Film About Redro Redriguez, directed by Nathan Woods; Fence, directed by Samantha Alexis Laughton; Re-Imagining Our Futures: Birthing , directed by Kimberley Benjamin;Born to Hustle, directed by Grace Anna Cardona ; Rage ,directed by Renee Kyprioti, Unstoppable,directed by Jack Byrnes and Marcus Porcaro and many more.

Richard Sowada, SKFF Director said, “What an absolutely ripping year for Australian short-form films.”

For more information on screenings and bookings, visit: stkildafilmfestival.com.au

Cheryl Threadgold

Talk is cheap, gossip is priceless

Beetlejuice the Musical

■ The Michael Cassel Group and Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures present Beetlejuice the Musical, now playing in Melbourne at the Regent Theatre for a limited Australian premiere season.

Based on Tim Burton's horror comedy movie, Beetlejuice the Musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz (Karis Oka), a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes.

After earning a Tony Award nomination for the music and lyrics he wrote for Beetlejuice the Musical, Eddie Perfect stars in the title role as the most mischievous corpse in the history of musicals.

Under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact) Beetlejuice the Musical is not only described as “funny, irreverent, reckless and repellent', but also as being a touching show about family, love, and 'making the most of every DayO!”

Performance Details: Playing for a limited season.

Venue: Regent Theatre, 191 Collins St., Melbourne Bookings: Ticketek or beetlejuicethe musical.com.au

Cheryl Threadgold

Skills and Roles

■ At its inaugural Music Data and Insights Summit, the Victorian Music Development Office launched its new research commission, Skills and Roles – Support workers in Victorian music industries.

Following a long-term research partnership with RMIT University, these new insights provide the VMDO with a current evidence-based perspective and expands on the 2020 study, Career Path: The Victorian Music Business Career Life Cycle..

This new research points out the nuances of learning and skills development within the complex and precarious career paths of Victorian music professionals and offers recommendations to build healthy thriving businesses.

The insights reveal that 54 per cent of music workers embrace a portfolio career or are protean workers where they hold multiple concurrent roles to make ends meet and only one in five have a single full-time role.

It is no surprise to music professionals that they frequently work irregular and sporadic hours. Almost 50 per cent work more than 40+ hours per week across all their roles, including over 10 per cent who work 50+ hours per week.

The survey data indicates that skills are wideranging across music work. The research surveyed 212 workers and conducted 21 extended interviews representing 324 different paid music roles across Victoria.

There is a passion to work in the music industry, but it is not always financially rewarding. The increasing expectation for music professionals to be ‘all-rounders’ may be leading to skill dilution, increased stress and the potential long-term loss of industry specialists and experts.

A Support Act survey recently found that 62 per cent of creative workers are affected by increased financial stress.

Across all roles in the music sector, 61 per cent use business, financial and legal skills. While many music workers are often ‘all-rounders’, the research found that these areas require further attention to develop these skills.

Soft skills like communication, interpersonal abilities and problem-solving emerged as the most critical skill sets used by over 80 per cent of music professionals.

VMDO General Manager Kirsty Rivers said music workers play a central role and this research responds to the challenges faced by the Victorian music industry to sustain and develop its workforce.

“By building evidence-based research, we can better understand the skills and the gaps that exist. It helps us to develop bespoke industry

Benny Capp training and support opportunities that are needed to thrive in the complex global music industry,” said Ms Rivers.

RMIT University Associate Professor Catherine Strong said it is the first report to map the support roles and associated skills within the Victorian music industries.

“Skills shortages are often an industry concern and the research highlights areas requiring attention that could strengthen the workforce,” said Associate Professor Strong.

“The research shows that music workers often acquire skills on-the-job, which is valued by the industry. However, this means that professionals may not always acknowledge the skills or gaps they have. Finding ways to make formal training work better for this group is one way to counter these issues,” she explained.

Providing a more structured mentoring system could be an option to sustain music careers by developing the key skills and expertise required across the industry.

Interviewees with a mentor spoke highly of this experience and said they received valuable advice, training and guidance during their introduction to the music industry.

More than any other skill, the research highlighted that financial planning and management skills needed to be further developed by music workers.

Research interviewees also identified the other specific skills that required further attention and development related to finance, contracts and marketing.

The VMDO works closely with educational institutions, government and industry experts to develop music worker skills and experience by delivering programs that respond to the gaps revealed in this research.

Through its recent Leg Up program, the VMDO provided quick, easy and vital assistance. It supported 37 Victorian music professionals with access to grants for micro-investments, expert advice, professional development and capacity building.

Over the coming months, the VMDO will expand its popular Experts in Residence program and the long-term mentoring Fast Track Fellowships program will return to support music professionals build global networks, international experience and professional opportunities.

Cheryl Threadgold with Ben Starick

● ● ● ● Ruth Katerelos, June Collins, Rosie Rodiadis 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:

● ● Circa Ensemble present Humans 2.0. Photo: Yaya Stempler

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

Cheryl Threadgold

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.

● ● Jasmine Salter (Annabeth Chase), Jet Spicer (Percy Jackson) and Sofia Jorgovic (Grover Underwood) rehearse The Lightning Thief.

Cheryl Threadgold

■ We all have memories of the early days of Australian rock and roll and one of the all time greats was Col Joye.

Colin Frederick Jacobsen was born in Sydney in 1936 he was one of four children and the family lived at East Hills

When Colin was 14 he left school and went to work as a jewellery salesman.

He took guitar lessons at the age of 16 and formed a group under the name of The K J Quintet

He later joined a group with his brothers Kevin and Keith where Col became a guitarist and lead singer.

He began using the stage name of Col Joye as the group played at clubs and pubs before changing their name to Col Joye and The Joy Boys.

In 1958 they were signed to a recording contact by Ken Taylor of Festival Records. Their first single was Stagger Lee but their second recording of Bye Bye Baby went to number three in the hit parade in 1959.

I can remember being at a concert at Festival Hall for one of the Lee Gordon Big Shows when Col came onstage to make an announcement.

He held up a telegram saying that for the first time an Australian rock and roll song was number one on the hit parade - it was Oh Yeah, Uh Huh (with an old typewriter tapping out the beat) Col was one of the regular performers on

Melbourne Observer Melbourne Observer

Whatever Happened To ... Col Joye

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

Brian Henderson's Bandstand television series for 14 years.

There is a DVD set of the Bandstand shows and it is wonderful to see Col singing in the series.

By 1963 Col Joye and The Joy Boys had released 20 singles, twenty four EPs and 23 albums.

In 1966 the Jacobsen family formed their own label ATA Records

In 1970 Col Joye married Dalys Dawson and they have two children Amber and Clayton. It was a double wedding as singer Sandy Scott married Col's sister Carol at the same time. In 1973 Col was back on top of the hit parade with his recording of Heaven Is My Woman's

including The Bee Gees

Col Joye is a very generous man - he was cutting a tree for a friend in 1990 when he slipped and fell several metres onto brick paving suffering extensive injuries.

I can remember producing a show for Ted Hamilton at a Sydney Leagues Club in 2002. When I got to the rehearsals in the afternoon Ted told me that Col had already called in to see how things were going and had driven home to pick up an amplifier in his utility for us to use onstage.

I had a great time chatting to Col at a book launch many years ago and have had the pleasure of doing several radio interviews with him.

In 1981 he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his entertainment and philanthropic work.

In recent times Col Joye hosted a rock and roll radio show on 2CH in Sydney

What a great survivor Col Joye has been after almost 68 years in showbusiness, he remains one of Australia's Rock and Roll living legends.

Kevin Trask

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

That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon.

www.innerfm.org.au

PIA MURPHY’S EXHIBITION AT COLLINGWOOD

Look What I Found.

Inspired by the insatiable curiosity of childhood, Look What I Found is a series of nine oil paintings that navigate the space between abstraction and figuration – exploring colour, texture, and form.

Averse to rigid planning or predetermined outcomes, my process embraces uncertainty and engages with materials openly.

It is within this indeterminate space that new visual languages can emerge.

Pia Murphy is a graduate of the Victoria College of Arts and has held solo exhibitions in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney since 2010.

Pia Murphy has been awarded a Visual Arts Fellowship from the Edward F. Albee Foundation and received the National Gallery of Victoria Women’s Association Encouragement Award

Pia has been featured in Art Guide Australia, The Age, the Journal of Australian Ceramics and Broadsheet.

Murphy’s work is held in private collections in Australia, USA, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and Germany. The exhibition closes May 24.

Nicholas Thompson Gallery 155 Langridge St, Collingwood.

Kinetics

The Kinetics of Thought – Tactile Sculpture and Contemporary Wood Design.

Wanda Gillespie creates tactile contemporary wood sculpture that explore systems of knowledge, measurement, and metaphysical inquiry.

The Kinetic of thought brings together Gillespie’s finely crafted abacus sculptures and a newly conceived Newton’s Cradle – developed during her residency at the Victorian Woodworkers Association – to examine how we quantify, categorise , and ascribe meaning.

Originally a scientific instrument later popularised as an executive toy. Newton’s Cradle is reimagined through a ceremonial and devotional lens, offering a meditation on the unseen ripples of personal and global actions.

The abacus sculptures while unravelling the environmental consequences of our pursuits.

Woven throughout is the presence

The Arts

of the prayer bead, shifting its function from numerical counter to vessel for contemplation and spiritual inquiry. These works act as poetic instruments, mapping the intersection of ritual, knowledge, and unseen forces shaping our world.

Exhibition opens May 24. Abbotsford Convent St. Heliers St, Abbotsford.

Maroondah

Gugubarra – Stacey Paten

Gugubarra is the Wiradjuri nation word for Kookaburra. Stacey Paten’s exhibition is a tribute to her beloved grandmother, Dixie, whose spirit lives on through the symbol of the Gugubarra.

“Before my grandmother passed, she told our family that she would come back as gugubarra and laugh at us all. The gugubarra has become an extremmel.ly important symbol of our family and all our households contain as many items with a gugubarra on the. Every time we hear the gugubarra’s call we all stop and cry ‘it’s Nans!’

My grandmother, known as Dixie (real name Iris ), was a talented and accomplished artist.

Her chosen mediums included pottery, glad painting. Folk art and quilling. He favourite was ceramic painting. At every birthday and Christmas engagement or wedding, each family

member was given one of her pieces and every time she would exclaim ‘sorry its not more”.

Every piece is now cherished and will be passed as an heirloom to our children and so on.

This exhibition pays homage to our family’s matriarch, Nana was spunky, colourful and vibrant, like all my works.

As an indigenous artist, this exhibition show my journey of discovery into family and culture.

It reflects on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ adaptation of animals, lands and waters through painting, weaving and textiles.’

Exhibition closes July 13.

Arts in Maroondah 32 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood - Peter Kemp

Victorian Dance Festival

■ Victorian Dance Festival hosts the largest dance jobs fair in Australia from May 23 - 25, at the Melbourne Showgrounds.

VDF is the annual three-day gathering of 6000+ dancers, dance educators and enthusiasts.

This year’s festival features professional auditions, interviews and masterclasses with international entertainment giants RWS Global, Disney Live Entertainment and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Shows & Entertainment.

VDF encompasses Vitality Dance Teacher Conference to open the event, followed by two days of 70+ dance workshops with leading Australian and international instructors, Australia’s largest dance market and a showcase of thrilling performance from dance companies, groups and studios from across Australia

But it is the event’s ever-expanding Auditions program that is gaining much attention, as the largest ever dance jobs fair in the country.

Head to the VDF website www.vdf.com.au/auditions to register.

50th birthday bash

■ David Beckham celebrated his half century birthday with a no expenses spared dinner in London, May 3. Family and friends partied until the wee small hours but there was one exception, where was son Brooklyn and his wife Nicola? Showbiz media went into overdrive with gossip of a rift between Beckham seniors and their eldest sibling. Watch this space.

Welcome home

■ Julian McMahon rose to fame in the 90s in Home & Away. He then took off to California and continued as an actor in movies and sitcoms. His latest gig was to star in 'The Surfer' set in Australia, and more particularly the beautiful beaches of Yallingup, Western Australia where the waves are huge. McMahon plays alongside actor, Nicholas Cage. The Surfer begins in cinemas May 15, and streaming on Stan from June 15.

Back behind the mic.

■ After 37 years on Melbourne radio, Dee Dee Dunleavy is back in business with a podcast in conjunction with law enforcer, Charlie Bezzina Subject of podcast is 'Boy in the Goldmine', an unsolved1975 mystery .

Malcolm in the Middle

■ Frankie Mun\z played the boy next door in the sitcom that swept the world 2000-2006. Far cry from his prime occupation these days, Frankie races NASCAR Craftsman Trucks Frankie is no longer devoted to acting since the birth of his son, Mauz. “I want Mauz to see me achieve real, material success, not just another face on telly,” said Frankie. There is one exception, that is the forthcoming reboot of 'Malcom in the Middle' once production is finalised. 'Malcolm in the Middle' earned Frankie nominations for an Emmy, as well as two Golden Globes, not forgetting $10 million, mainly in residual fees.

Sound of Music

■ The Salvos Shop , Taylors Lakes, is trialing the idea of having a pianist in store playing melodic numbers to relax shoppers and hope they stay in store long enough to browse other merch. Could this marketing concept be rolled out nationally, provided space and pianos available?

with Peter Kemp

- John O’Keefe

OK. With John O’Keefe

● ● Col Joye

Love Col and his brother Kevin built Jacobsen

Entertainment which became a successful promotions company. They produced many stage shows and handled some very famous artists

● ● David Beckham

Today’s Menu

Charcuterie Boards: Your choice of a meat platter, cheese platter, or fish platter all accompanied with fresh home grown

Tapas Bar Home-Made Desserts

Plus A Variety of Weekly Specials

Great Range of Cocktails and Mocktails Available.

Teas and Coffees

Don’t forget our Famous Devonshire Tea

We strive for excellence, we do not rest until our best is better We guarantee our products 100%. We are a small boutique venue serving predominantly home-made product. We run to bookings to private intimate customer service satisfaction.

WEEKEND’S LOCAL FOOTBALL FINAL SCORES

Amateurs

■ Victorian Amateur Football Association. Premier Men’s. Old Brighton 8.28 (76) d Old Scotch 4.7 (31). Old Xaverians 13.15 (93) d St Bernard’s 8.10 (58). Old Haileybury 12.14 (86) d De La Salle 8.11 (59). St Kevin’s 17.10 (112) d University Blues 11.4 (70). Collegians 10.9 (69) d University Blacks 5.12 (42).

Premier Men’s Reserves. Oldr Birghton 12.15 (87) d Old Scotch 4.6 (30). Old Xaverians 19.9 (123) d St Bernard’s 10.5 (65). Old Haileybury 8.10 (58) d De La Salle 7.12 (54). St Kevin’s 13.8 (86) d University Blues 10.9 (69). University Blacks 12.10 (82) d Collegians 9l.7 (61).

Premier B Men’s. Old Camberwell 10.11 (71) d Old Ivanhoe 8.12 (60). Old Trinity 13.15 (93) d Old Csarey 14.8 (92). Williamstown 12.11 (83) d Old Geelong 11.13 (79). Fitzroy 17.17 (119) d Hampton Rovers 1.10 (16). Caulfield Grammaruians 12.8 (80) d Old Melburnians 10.16 (76).

Premier B Men’s Reserves. Old Ivanhoe 13.12 (90) d Old Camberwell 11.6 (72). Old Trinity 25.17 (167) d Old Carey 5.4 (34). Williamstown CYMS 9.12 (66) d Old Geelong 9.7 (621). Fitzroy 14.9 (93) d Hampton Rovers 7.6 (48). Caulfield Grammarians 17.8 (110) d Old Melburnians 10.9 (69).

Premier C Men’s. Mazenod 17.5 (207) d Parkside 10.6 (66). AJAX 15.14 (104) d PEGS 9.14 (68). Parkdale vultures 14.14 (98) d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 10.10 (70). St Bedes/ Mentone 17.14 (116) d Marcellin 16.10 (106). Beaumaris 14.17 (101) d Prahran 8.5 (53).

Premier C Men’s Reserves. Mazenod 15.7 (97) d Parksiode 8.6 (54). AJAX 18.10 (118) d PEGS 3.7 (25). Parkdale Vultures 21.20 (146) d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 4.2 (236). St Bedes/Mentomne 17.17 (119) d Marcellin 3.6 (24). Beaumaris 21.12 (138) d Prahran 3.3 (21).

Division 1 Men’s. Preston Bullants 15.12 (102) d Kew 10.9 (69). Oakleigh 15.12 (102) d UHS-VU 12.10 (82). Ormond 22.14 (146) d Monash blues 9.9 (63). Old Peninsula 21.15 (141) d Therry Penola 8.4 (52). Brunswick 22.16 (148) d Elsternwick 7.3 (45). Division 1 Men’s Reserves. Old Peninsula 13.12 (90) d Therry Penola 4.8 (32). Kew 15.11 (101) d Preston Bullants 8.7 (55). Oakleigh 16.14 (110) d UHS-VU 8.5 (53). Monash Blues 9.13 (67) d Ormond 6.9 (45). Brunswick 15.9 (99) d Elsternwick 10.12 (72).

Division 2 Men’s. Old Yarra Cobras 32 v Whitefriars 28, abandoned. West Brunswick 20.13 (133) d Canterbury 6.9 (45). St John’s 21.8 (134) d MHSOB 19.6 (120). St Mary’s 15.15 (105) d Aquinas 3.5 (23). South Melbourne 19.23 (137) d Hawthorn 8.7 (55). Division 2 Men’s Reserves. Whitefriars 15.12 (102) d Old Yarra Cobras 9.11 (65). West Brunswick 22.15 (147) d Canterbury 2.2 (14). MHSOB 19.15 (129) d St John’s 8.10 (58). South Melbourne 16.15 (111) df Hawthorn 9.8 (62). St Mary’s Salesian 14.15 (99) d Aquinas 4.5 (29).

Division 3 Men’s. Box Hill North 20.235 (145) d Eley Park 4.6 (30). Power House 17.8 (110) d Richmond Central 9.9 (63). Albert Park 8.12 (60) d La Trobe University 8.9 (57). Wattle Park 24.24 (168) d Chadstone 5.5 (35). North Brunswick 22.16 (148) d Swinburne University 2.4 (16).

Division 3 Men’s Reserves. Box Hill North 20.25 (145) d Eley Park 4.6 (30). Power House 17.8 (110) d Richmond Central 9.9 (63). Albert park 8.12 (60) d La Trobe University 8.9 (57). Wattle Park 24.24 (168) d Chadstone 5.5 (35). North Brunswick 22.16 (148) d Swinburne University 2.4 (16).

Eastern

■ Eastern Football League. Division 1 Seniors. Blackburn 11.15 (81) d Vermont 8.4 (52). Balwyn 6.13 (49) d Berwick 4.4 (28). Rowville 13.12 (90) d South Croydon 6.13 (49). Noble Park 11.12 (78) d Mitcham 6.12 (48). East Ringwood 14.10 (94) d Doncaster East 10.8 (68).

Division 2 Seniors. Beaconsfiled 12.13 (85) d Montrose 10.7 (67). Mooroolbark 12.20 (92) d Bayswater 5.3 (33). Boronia 15.126 (106) d North Ringwood 13.8 (86). Park Orchards 20.19 (139) d Norwood 12.3 (75). Bye: South Brelgrave.

Essendon

■ Premier Division Seniors. Strathmore 20.13 (133) d Deer Park 7.5 (47). Keilor 38.31 (247) d East Keilor 2.2 (14). Essendon Doutta Stars 14.16 (100) d Greenvale 7.10 (52). Airport West 16.15 (111) d Maribyrnong 13.15 (93). Aberfeldie 16.8 (104) d Paqscoe Vale 15.9 (99).

Division 1 Seniors. Avondale Heightsd 15.12 (102) d Moonee Valley 7.14 (56). Oak Park 20.8 (128) d Roxburgh Park 10.10 (70). Taylors Lakes 6,.19 (55) d Craigieburn 7.10 9523). Hillside 20.14 (134) d Tullamarine 7.6 (48). West Coburg 12.13 (85) d St Albans 11.9 (75).

Division 2 Seniors. Rupertswood 16.12 (108) d Coburg Districts 11.7 (73). Hadfield 25.13 (163) d East Sunbury 9.10 (64). Glenroy 16.16 (112) d Keilor Park 10.5 (65). Sunbury Kangaroos 8.7 (55) d Burnside Heights 7.7 (49). Northern Saints 13.8 (86) d Westmeadows 12.5 (77).

Premier Division Reserves. Strathmore 38.25 (253) d Deer Park 0.0 (0). Keilor 49.19 (313) d East Keilor 0.0 (0). Essendon Doutta Stars 9.134 (67) d Greenvale 2.1 (13). Maribyrnong Park 216.210 (106) d Airport West 9.12 (66). Aberfeldie 27.19 (181) d Pascoe Vale 7.1 (43).

Division 1 Reserves. Moonee Valley 21.18 (144) d Avondale Heights 2.2 (14). Oak Park 14.7 (91) d Roxburgh Park 6.7 (43). Craigieburn 10.8 (68) d Taylors Lakes 5.9 (39). Hillside 26.12 (168) d Tullamarine 3.2 (20). St Albans 11.7 (73) d West Coburg 10.12 (72).

Division 2 Reserves. Coburg Districts 18,.21 (129) d Rupertswood 3.3 (21). Hadfield 2.12 (144) d Easty Sunbury 5.5 (35). Glenroy 11,.20 (86) d Keilor Park 3.3 (21). Burnside Heights 11.8 (74) d Sunbury Kangaroos 5.6 (36). Westmeadows 8.8 (56) d Northern Saints 7.10 (52).

Mornington

■ Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football Netball League. Division 1 Seniors. Dromana 16.16 (112) d Red Hill 4.7 (31). Langwarrin 13.8 (86) d Edithvale-Aspendale 12.12 (84). Rosebud 15.11(101) d Sorrento 5.7 (37). Frankston YCW 13.9 (87) d Mt Eliza 9.12 (66). Pines 20.15 (135) d Mornington 14.12 (96)

Division 2 Seniors. Chelsea 13.7 (85) d Somerville 7.17 (59). Devon Meadows 20.16 (136) d Karingal 2.5 (17). Frabnkston Bombers 15.14 (104) d Pearcedale 8.20 (68). Crob Pioint 15.13 (103) d Hastings 8.6 (54). Bonbeach 19.11 (125) d Rye 14.2 (86). Seaford 20.19 (139) d Tyabb 7.7 (49).

Northern

■ Northern Football Netball League. Division 1 Seniors. Hurstbridge 15.10 (100) d Banyule 14.15 (99). Heidelberg 15.20 (110) d Montmorency 10.8 (68). Bundoora 15.10 (100) d South Morang 13.7 (85). Eltham 12.11 (83) d West Preston Lakeside 7.8 (50). Greensborough 12.8 (80) d North Heidelberg 9.10 (64).

Division 1 Reserves. Banyule 31.15 (201) d Hurstbridge 6.2 (38). Heidelberg 18.11 (119) d Montmorency 6.9 (45). South Morang 20.28 (148) d Bundoora 3.2 (20). West Preston Lakeside 10.13 (73) d Eltham 8.8 (56). Greensbortough 20.10 (130) d North Heidelberg 10.5 (65).

Division 1 Under 19.5. Eltham 9.12 (66) d Diamond Creek 5.6 (36). North Heidelberg 12.9 (81) d Greensborough 10.13 (73). Banyule 13.125 (93) d St Mary’s 10.10 (70). Heidelberg 28.17 (185) d Montmorency 4,.5 (29).

Division 2 Seniors. Diamond Creek 11.7 (73) d St Mary’s 4.4 (28). Macleod 12.17

13.6 (84) d Old Paradians 2.8 (20). Whittlesea 120.14 (74) d Thomastown 5.15 (45). Northcote Park 13.12 (90) d Watsonia 8.5 (41).

Division 2 Reserves. Diamond Creek 20.14 (134) d St Mary’s 3.5 (23). Macleod 214.16 (100) d Panton Hill 2.11 (23). Lower Plernty 11.5 (71) d Old Paradians 10.8 (68). Whittlesea 10.10 (70) d Thomastown 7.8 (50). Northcote Park 16.14 (110) d Watsonisa 8.8 (56).

Division 2 Under 19.5. Whittlesea 7.7 (49) d Laurimar 5.14 (44). South Morang 15.20 (110) d Bundoora 4.10 (34). Hurstbridge 123.17 (89) d Lower Plenty 1.2 (8). Bye: Macleod.

Division 3 Seniors. Reservoir 9.13 (67) d Kilmore 6.8 (44). Fitzroy Stars 18.15 (123) d Epping 9.10 (64). Laurimar 21.9 (135) d Kinglake 16.6 (102). Ivanhoe 21.13 (139) d Old Eltham Collegians 6.210 946). Heidelberg West 18.9 (117) d Lalor 3.6 (24). Division 3 Reserves. Lsaurimar 21.17 (143) d Kinglake 2.3 (15). Fitzroy Stars 20.13 (133) d Epping 4.7 (31). Kilmore 8.12 (60) d Reservoir 7.11 (53). Ivanhoe 209.17 (137) d Old Eltham Collegians 5.10 (40). Heidelberg West 16.19 (115) d Lalor 1.6 (12).

Division 3 Under 19.5. Eltham 10.14 (74) d Banyule 4.12 (36). Panton Hill 8.8 (56) d Heidelberg 4.7 (31). Kilmore 20.13 (73) d Old Paradians 5.10 (40). Mernda 11.10 (76) d Watsonia 1.8 (14).

Outer East

■ Outer East. Premier Division Seniors. Wandin 19.7 (121) d Olinda Ferny Creek 10.7 (67). Gembrook Cockatoo 8.10 (58) d Officer 7.9 (51). Woori Yallock 14.12 (96) d Upwey Tecoma 7.7 (49). Mt Evelyn 16.15 (111) d Emerald 3.3 (21). Healesville 11.11 (77) d Monbulk 7.10 (52).

Premier Division Reserves. Wandin 13.125 (93) d Olinda Ferny Creek 8.3 (51). Officer 11.13 (91) d Gembrook Cockatoo 6.5 (41). Upwey Tecoma 12.16 (88) d Woori Yallock 3.8 (26). Monbulk 10.19 (79) d Healesville 3.3 (21).

Division 1 Seniors. Yarra Glen 12.11 (83) d Alexandra 11.7 (73). Seville 25.28 (178) d Yarra Junction 2.6 (18). Warburton Millgrove 26.14 (170) d Powelltown 2.4 (16). Berlgrave 123.16 (88) d Yea 13.9 987). Bye: Pakenham. Division 1 Reserves. Alexandra 6.16 (52) d Yarra Glen 4.5 (29). Seville 27.15 (177) d Yarra Junction 2.0 (12). Warburton Millgrover 4.20 (104) d Powelltown 2.4 (16). Belgrave 15.12 (102) d Yea 5.6 (36). Bye: Pakenham.

Premier Division Under 18 Boys. Wandin 8,.15 (63) d Olinda Ferny Creek 8.5 (53). Officer 9.22 (76) d Gembrook Cockatoo 2.4 (16). Upwey Tecomsa 15.12 (102) d Woori Yallock 4.7 (31). Healesville 125.2 (92) d Monbulk 3.5 (23). Bye: Mt Evelyn.

Division 1 Under 18 Boys. Yarra Glen 11.9 975) d Alexandra 3.3 (21). Pakenham 16.12 (108) d Seville 3.3 (21). Bye: Warburton Millgrove, Yea.

Women’s Division 1. Upwey Tecoma 8.6 (54) d Woori Yallock 1.0 (6). Olinda Ferny Creek 87.7 (55) d Pakenham 2.1 (13). Mt Evelyn 14.215 (99) d Belgrave 1.12 (7). Bye: Healesville.

Women’s Division 2. Warburton Wesburn 9.18 972) d Officer 0.1 (1). Thornton Eildopn 5.4 (34) d Seville 2.6 (18). Emerald 8.13 (61) d Yea 1.0 (6). Bye: Wandin.

Southern

■ Division 1 Seniors. Bentleigh17.18 (120) d Cranbourne Eagles 7.8 (50). East Brighton 21.126 (142) d Cheltenham 7.126 (58). Springvale Districts 12.12 (84). St Paul’s McKinnomn 15.11 (101) d Port Melbourne Colts 11.7 (73). Dingley 13.125 (93) d Narre Warren 11.9 (75).

Division 2 Seniors. Caulfield Bearsd 19.6 (120) d Doveton Doves 8.6 (54). Hampton Park 12.5 (77) d East Malvern 9.12 (66). Highett 17.12 (114) d Keysvborough 6.3 (39). Mordialloc 14.8 (92) d Frankston Dolphins 13.7 (85). Chelsea Heights 19.14 (128) d Endeavour Hills 7.5 (47). Division 3 Seniors. Lyndhurst 9.10 (64) d Black Rock 6.13 (49). South Mornington

9.4 (58) d Carrum Patterson Lakes 5.12 (42). Heathertton 8.10 (58) d St Kilda city 6.17 (53). Berwick Springs 19.9 (123) d Ashwood 14.4 (88). Skye 8.12 (60) d Hampton 8.7 (55).

Division 4 Seniors. Clayton 14.7 (91) d Lyndale 7.11 (53). Hallam 20.19 (139) d Moorabbin Kangaroos 8.7 (55). Dandernong West 23.15 (153) d Narre South Saints 8.13 (61). South Yarra 21.121 (137) d Doveton Eagles 9.11 (65).

Western

■ Division 1 Seniors. Hoppers Crossing 17.16 (118) d Spotswood 7.7 (49). Parkside 18.15 (123) d Point Cook 10.5 (95). Werribee Districts 15.11 (101) d Altona 7.3 (45). Caroline Springs16.17 (113) d Albion 6.11 (47). Sunshine 10.7 (67) d Point Cook 10.5 (65). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 27.17 (179) d Newport 10.6 (66).

Division 2 Seniors. Braybrook 14.12 (96) d Laverton Magpiesd 8.12 (60). North Footscray 18.13 (121) d Albanvale 6.15 (512). Wyndhamvale 23.18 (156) d Western Rams 9.4 (58). West Footscray 15.10 9100) d Suns 9.6 (60). Sunshine Hrights 20.21 (141) d Tarneit 3.3 (21).

Goulburn Valley

■ Seniors. Mooroopna 14.6 (90) d Shepparton United 10.12 (72). Mansfield 10.14 (74) d Shepparton 8.9 (57). Rochester 15.14 (104) d Benalla 112.4 (70). Shepparton Swans 24.8 (152) d Euroa 9.5 (59). Seymour 21.19 (145) d Tatura 6.5 (41). Kyabram 17.17 (119) d Echuca 13.6 (84). ■ Reserves. Shepparton United 10.4 (64) d Mooroopna 7.8 (50). Shepparton 10.5 (65) d Mansfield 7.5 (47). Rochester 11.14 (80) d Benalla 4.3 (27). Shepparton Swans 19.19 (133) d Euroa 0.2 (2). Seymour 22.11(143) d Tatura 3.1 (19). Kyabram 14.,112 (95) d Echuca 4.1 (25).

■ Under 18. Kyabram 9.,5 (59) d Echuca 7.11 (53). Mooroopna 6.5 (41) d Shepparton United 5.6 (46). Shepparton 15.10 (100) d Mansfield 7.9 (51). Rochester 8.11 (59) d Benalla 6.5 (41). Shepparton Swans 9.8 (62) d Euroa 7.7 (49). Seymour 14.13 (97) d Tatura 2.2 (14).

Kyabram District

■ Seniors. Undera 9.12 (66) d Avenel 8.13 (61). Rushworth 17.20 (122) d Tallygaroopna 6.8 (45). Violet Town 15.8 998) d Merrigum 123.10 (88). Shepparton East 15.5 (95) d Lancaster 14.10 (94). Stranhope 11.18 (84) d Girggare 12.9 (84). Murchison Toolamba v Longwood. Bye: Nagambie. ■ Reserves. Avenel 12.10 (82) d Undera 1.2 (8). Tallygaroopna 27.24 (186) d Rushworth 0.5 (5). Merrigum 24.18 (162) d Violet Town 1.3 (9). Lancaster 10.9 (69) d Shepparton East 8.4 (52). Girgarre 7.11 (53) d Stanhope 7.10 (52). Murchison Toolamba v Longwood. Bye: Nagambie. ■ Under 18. Undera 9.18 (72) d Violet Town 4.3 (27). Shepparton East 18.125 (123) d Lancaster 2.0 (12). Tallygaroopna v Tigers. Murchison Toolamaba v Longwood. Bye: Nagambie.

Riddell District

■ Seniors. Riddell 11.19 (85) d WoodendHesket 7.4 (46). Romsey 14.4 (88) d Melton South 12.14 (86). Wallan 16.6 (102) d Macedon 12.17 (89). Gisborne Giants 16.7 (103) d Lancefield 13.10 (88). Kyneton 21.7 (133) d Melton Centrals 10.6 (66). Bye: Di\ggers Rest.

■ Reserves. Riddell 24.12 (156) d Woodend Hesket 6.4 (40). Melton South 11.9 (75) d Romsey 11.6 (72). Wallan 13.11 (89) d Macedon 3.4 (22). Gisborne Giants 6.7 (43) d Lancefield 5.11 (41). Kyneton 21.10 (136) d Melton Centrals 3.7 (25). Bye:Diggers Rest.

■ Under 19.5. Riddell 11.16 (82) d Woodend-Hesket 5.2 (32). Romsey 14.14 (98)

d Melton South 4.4 (28). Macedon 18.15 (123) d Wallan 1.1 (7). Gisborne Giants 12.18 (90) d Lancefield 12.4 (10). Bye: Diggers Rest, Kyneton.

Sport 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

Ted Ryan

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.

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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

BOAT. Aluminium. 3.8 motor. Evenrude motor. 6HP . Free winch and trailer and accessories. GC. $1000. Wandong. 0418 399 261. R-U

BRICKS. 100 clean, red. Plus halves. $50. Keon Park. 9469 4558.N-Q

BUILDER’S Electrical Pole, steel box and timber pole. GC. Free. Murrindindi. 0418 564 174. R-U

CAMPER TRAILER. Used once. Slide out kiychen plus extras. VGC. $4300. Dromana. 5981 4517. N-Q

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CLARE Circulation Stimulator. VGC. 150 ONO. Frankston. 9789 9634. N-Q

COLLECTORS Melway Nos 9, 20, 33. Wax matches (234) in book, 17 loose. VFL Records, finals, mainly Richmond. Small and large. Phone cards. Vatious prices. Box Hill South., 9890 7904.N-Q

DOG KENNEL. Plastic. Grey colour. Very clean. never used as kennel. GC. $10. Purchaser to collect. Doreen. 9717 3465. N-Q

FOLDING BIKE. Suit adult. Everything works. Gears. GC. $120. Seymour. 0419 881 573. R-U

FORD AUII Fairport V8 Sedan. Original.Runs well. No rust. Good tyres, new screen, bring your mechanic or RACV test, RWC. Reg 7/27. 2AN3XE. VCG. $8000. Seymour. 0419 881 573. N-Q

GARDEN ROCKS. Approx. 200mm-150mm for landscaping. Approx. 260. Free. Nunawading, 0407 696 343. N-Q

GARDEN ROCKS. Small and medium. All sizes. All free. Also 12 blue stone pitches. All free. Bulleen. 9850 5128. N-Q

HORSE RUG. Tartan. Never used. VGC. $65. Macleod. 9459 6714. R-U

INVERTER-GENERATOR. 2200-watt. 91 octane 4-stroke petrol motor, single phase, 240 volts, 50 hertz output, little used. GC. $95. Doreen. 9717 3465. R-U

LAURA ASHLEY Cotton Queen Coverlet set. Size 220cm x 240cm, plus 2 pillowcases. Pale blue with thin white stripes. Never used. EC. $40. Ashburton. 9885 2203. R-U

MAGAZINES. Collectors. New Idea, Woman’s Day, Stellar, Body and Soul, House magazine and many others. GC. Price negotiable. West Preston. 0416 576 660. R-U

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PARTS for Ford AUIIV8. Secondhand. Struts. New parts: ball joints, 2 boxes of parts. VGC. $1000. Seymour 0419 881 573. N-Q

PICTURE FRAMES. 40 large to small. Various styles. VGC. All only $70. Keon Park. 9469 4558. N-Q

PORTABLE SAUNA. Top condition. $150. Alphington. 0401 226 114. F-M

PRAM. Old, child’s collectable. GC. $60. Wandong. 041`8 399 261. R-U

RIDE-ON Deutscher 280 Honda motor, runs fine, seal on shaft leaks, heaps of parts including new seat, new cutting plate, body part dismantled, everything is there. GC. $800. Yarck. 0414 718 812. R-U

SAWS. 5 vintage saws for woodwork. FC. $20. Also frame for manual sharpening, GC. $8. Ashburton. 9885 2203.F-M

SHEEP. 60 mixed breed ewes, been running with rams, have ear tags. Friendly, great lawnmowers, saves mowing the paddocks and helps reduce fire risk. Can deliver. GC. $130. Deanside. 0426 397 741N-Q

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

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

TELESCOPE. 76/700EG. Premium. 76 mirror diameter. 700mm focal length. 28x-233x magnification. Equatoirial mount. As new. $60 ONO. Cheltenham. 0438 533 123.F-M

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

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

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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

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ANY or all amounts of used stamps to assist needy charities and world missions. Aust. and overseas used stamps. Keen collec- tor. Genuine. Top prices paid. Victoria wide. Ararat. 0458 339 871.R-U

RING PULLS off all aluminium cans and any quan- tity to assist towards people who need prosthetics and wheel chairs and walking frames. Genuine collector. Victoria wide. Ararat. 0458 339 871.

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