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WAYNE SPENCER

25 YEARS YOUNG

RETRO SWIMW EAR

BY DHAV NAIDU

STEVE LIGHTFOOT

PROFILE

ON A HIGH NOTE: WHY OPERA SINGER MICHELLE BUSCEMI ANSWERED THE CALL OF THE STAGE

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INSIDE FLYING HIGH Fifteen graduates of Prahran’s NICA are buzzing after opening for a prestigious French circus PAGE 3

BUTT OUT, PLEASE Stonnington council is reconsidering its policy on smoking in public places PAGE 4

READY, SET ... SCHOOL!

SPORT Our round-up of local sport, including results from the weekend’s games PAGE 22

MALVERN twins Oscar and Hamish Morgan are full of excitement about their first day at school. The five-year-olds will start prep at Malvern Central School, where they are both looking forward to learning to read and write. The boys are especially excited to be starting school together. ‘‘They are very tight,’’ says their mum, Linda. About 400 prep students are expected to arrive at at Stonnington state schools this year.

Kilvington Scholarships Years 5-12, 2014 Applications close: Thursday 7 February, 2013. Test date: Saturday 9 February, 2013. www.kilvington.vic.edu.au

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ach morning I walk through the front doors of Peter Mac and see people who are going through cancer treatments or a mother with her child who is receiving treatment. I think of my children and how thrilling it is to be at the cutting edge of an industry that helps millions of people. Peter Mac is home to Australia’s largest cancer research group, with more than 500 laboratory-based researchers, clinical researchers, research nurses and other health professionals. Peter Mac conducts more than 200 clinical trials a year to improve treatment outcomes as well as the social and emotional impact of cancer on patients, their families and carers. With new methods of early diagnosis and treatment being developed every day, cancer, in many cases, can be controlled. Staying away from cigarettes (and) the sun’s most potent rays, having a good diet, exercising and taking part in cancer screening and immunisation programs are the best prevention methods. When I began working as a clinician, only one-third of people diagnosed with cancer survived long-term. Thirty-five years later, the rate has more than doubled to almost 70 per cent. Long-term survival is increasing at a rate of about 1 per cent each year. By 2025, we estimate the rate will be more than 80 per cent. Cancer will be perceived as a very different illness. The most common cause of cancer deaths is lung cancer, followed by bowel cancer. Many lives can be saved through reducing the number of smokers and the

effects of second-hand smoke. The federal government’s determination to introduce plain-paper packaging for cigarettes and take on the big tobacco companies is world-leading and has taken great courage. Prostate cancer largely affects men aged 55 and over, with 90 per cent of cases being non-aggressive and sometimes going unnoticed. The key issue in prostate cancer is identifying what differentiates the 90 per cent of not-so-aggressive cancers from the 10 per cent of aggressive ones. Ninety per cent of Peter Mac’s

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Graduates on career high

TOMORROW’S STAR: Circus performer Lewie West, who specialises in aerial strap work BY EDDIE MORTON emorton@mmpgroup.com.au

FIFTEEN graduates from the National Institute of Circus Arts are still on a high after opening a prestigious four-day French circus festival this month. Lewie West, who turned 25 on Australia day, said his high-f lying role in the 34th Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain (World Festival of the Circus of Tomorrow) in Paris, which ended last Sunday, was a career highlight.

Mr West, who graduated from NICA in 2008, said he was lucky to be selected for the year’s showcase after having applied for the past three years and having met with the festival’s artistic director, Yaron Lifschitz. “It’s definitely the biggest highlight of my solo career,’’ he said. ‘‘I love working with an ensemble and that has been the focus of the past four years.’’ Mr West, specialises in tumbling and aerial straps. Since leaving NICA’s Prahran campus, he has per-

formed with Australian contemporary circus company Circa at La Tohu in Montreal, the New Victory Theatre in New York and the Barbican in London. “I wasn’t really sure where I wanted to work after NICA, I just knew I wanted to get started straight away,’’ he said. Before the Festival Mondial, NICA director Pamela Creed sent a message of praise for the artists. ‘‘They are excited by this extraordinary opportunity, and we are excited for them as they will be rep-

resenting Australia at the prestigious international festival,” she said. It was at the Festival Mondial in 2009 that another NICA graduate, Emma Henshall, won the gold medal for her daring and graceful swinging trapeze act. Mr West attributed his career success to the teachers and students at the Prahran circus school, which is the only one of its kind in Australia. “It’s a generous and happy community. If you make an effort to meet people and love what you do, you’ll have a good life with it,’’ he said.

Swinburne backs HELP SWINBURNE University has rejected Grattan Institute’s 2013 Mapping Australian Higher Education report, saying it undermines the success of the HECS-HELP loan scheme. The Grattan Institute last week revealed federal government estimates showing $6.2 billion of the $26.3 billion owed under the HELP student loan scheme will never be repaid. Grattan Institute Higher Education Program director Andrew Norton said altering the HELP repayment system to require people working overseas to pay would improve federal government’s debt. “Most people who go overseas to work eventually come back,” he said. “The current system makes education more attractive by reducing risk and linking repayments to income. The basic idea is still a good one.” Australian Taxation Office figures show 14,880 students in South Yarra, Prahran, Toorak, Malvern, Armadale and Glen Iris owed $226.4 million in HELP loans in 2010, averaging more than $15,000 per student. Swinburne University spokesman Andrew Dempster said that without HELP, Australia would face similar problems to those of the US, where ‘‘student debt exceeds $1 trillion and many students face decades of repayments or default’’. “It is disappointing that the Grattan Institute report is being used to undermine the longterm success of HECS,” Mr Dempster said. EDDIE MORTON

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VOX POP SHOULD STONNINGTON COUNCIL TIGHTEN SMOKING LAWS IN PUBLIC PLACES? JANEY NESTADT, 18 Yes, they definitely should. Cigarette smoke is absolutely disgusting, and it’s very unattractive.

RORY CUSHNAHAN, 23 I find it’s dependent on the area. Around pubs it’s fine, but if it’s a place with children or pregnant women, then there probably should be tighter laws.

CATHERINE THOMPSON, 18 It depends on the situation. If it’s more of an adult-oriented place, then it shouldn’t be a problem.

LOCALSAY Should Stonnington council tighten smoking laws in public places? EMAIL US yoursay@mmpgroup.com.au ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Smoking bans on the cards emorton@mmpgroup.com.au

STONNINGTON council will consider introducing a smoke-free policy by the end of the financial year, potentially banning smoking in public places such as outdoor dining areas, parks and playgrounds. The move comes after a survey, by Quit Victoria and the Heart Foundation, of all 79 Victorian councils revealed that 57 per cent of councils including Port Phillip, Monash, Yarra, Melbourne and Boroondara had introduced smoke-free policies in public areas. Stonnington council last considered a smoke-free policy in October 2011, with a residential survey showing high demand for a ban in areas such as playgrounds, bus and tram stops, taxi ranks and outdoor dining. Stonnington chief executive Warren Roberts said that in 2011 coun-

High Five for charity THE dating game has never been the thing for 25-year-old Prahran resident Ellen Simpson. But the music theatre performer (pictured) has decided to go on five dates in five weeks with strangers to raise money for disadvantaged urban communities. Ms Simpson is taking part in Five in Five, a national campaign to encourage dating without online profiles or social networks. Participants seek donations as they are sent on five dates set up by friends, family and colleagues. “I am very excited about the process,” Ms Simpson said. “But I do not want to just go on five dinner dates. I want them to be exciting and different.” Simpson, who has performed in hit shows such as Wicked and The Phantom of the Opera sequel, Love Never Dies, said Five in Five gave her an opportunity to venture beyond the “industry crowd”. Details: visit fiveinfive.org.au. EDDIE MORTON

cil believed a consistent approach across all municipalities, through state legislation, would be more effective in helping to reduce exposure to harmful second-hand smoke rather than a potentially inconsistent council-by-council approach. Some of Chapel Street’s longestserving traders said bans could seriously affect business. Caffe Sienna manager Joey Dee, said: “Chapel Street has a very long and strong cafe culture and with that, unfortunately, comes smoking culture. I think encouraging better smoker etiquette is the answer instead of banning it outright.’’ Chapelli’s Restaurant owner Nazih Seoud said: “There need to be statewide laws on public smoking if they are to introduce it. Until then, everybody should be allowed equal choice on whether to smoke or not, and whether to sit or stand next to someone who is smoking.’’

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STEVE LIGHTFOOT

Council tackles building heights

Kids, cops in goals galore

BY EDDIE MORTON

POLICE faced off against a bunch of youngsters last week – and ended up kicking goals for community connections. Victoria Police Soccer Club’s first community match, at Orrong Romanis Reserve, pitted cops against an eager team of juniors from Prahran public housing estates. Among the spectators was Stonnington mayor Matthew Koce, who said the event encouraged a positive relationship between young people and police. “The day helped the kids to realise the police are not just there when things go wrong – they are also there when things go right and as a constant, positive presence,” he said. Senior Constable Karolyn Formosa said: “It was a great day and another step in building a positive relationship between local law enforcement and young people from the estates.’’ EDDIE MORTON

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AN 18-storey development at 781-805 Dandenong Road, Malvern East, will be one of the first items to go before council this year. The application comes as council reassesses height restrictions along the main road bordering Stonnington and Glen Eira municipalities. As part of the amendment to the Dandenong Road planning scheme, the council is proposing a limit of six storeys between Tooronga Road and Bates Street, Malvern East. It

applied for interim planning controls in December. Dandenong Road height controls have long concerned councillors and residents after similar planning scheme amendments were refused in March, 2011, by the state Planning Department. The recent application, submitted to council by Bensons Property Group on December 5, comprises 107 one-bedroom apartments, 218 two-bedroom apartments, 375 parking spaces and three commercial spaces. Designs submitted by landscape

architectural firm Tract Consultants, show 400 bicycle parking spaces, a community garden, public art spaces and a playground. Malvern East Group founder Ann Reid has warned residents about the proposed high-rise, saying it is “over the top”. She questions whether applicants were being truly sensitive to council’s intentions for the area. “Malvern East Group wholeheartedly supports council in its bid for height controls in the area,’’ she said. ‘‘Our greatest fear is that the applicants have pre-empted council and the amendment won’t be in the

planning scheme soon enough to stop it.” Mayor Matthew Koce assured residents council would continue to advocate on behalf of the community. Community consultation on Amendment C173 to the Dandenong Road planning scheme started on January 24. Council expects a decision on the interim controls by the end of this month. “If interim controls are approved, any planning application would be assessed against those controls,” Mr Koce said.

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Thumbs up for open gardens

STEPHEN MCKENZIE

GREEN thumbs are sure to give ‘‘thumbs up’’ to Stonnington’s new open gardens event, showcasing the work of top landscape designers. Stonnington Open Gardens will open 10 eye-catching backyards on Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2, and donate all money raised to local chairty Very Special Kids. Yvonne Flynn, who has organised the event, said it would focus on innovation, sustainability, beauty and garden structure. ‘‘People love open garden events because they can gather new ideas and take them home,’’ she said. Robert Boden, who designed one of the gardens on show, said: ‘‘This event will show what is possible even during the dry seasons.’’ For details, visit stonningtonopen gardens.org. EDDIE MORTON

FLOURISHING: Open gardens organisers Sue-Virginia Mackay (left) and Yvonne Flynn with designer Robert Boden

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GLEN IRIS A driver walked away without injury after crashing his car in Glen Iris early last Saturday morning. Stonnington highway patrol ofﬁcers detected a grey Honda sedan allegedly travelling at 181km/h on the Monash Freeway near Warrigal Road just before 2am. Police attempted to catch up to the vehicle but it left the freeway at Burke Road and lost control, crashing into a trafﬁc sign and concrete barrier on the opposite side of the road. The 18-year-old Hawthorn man driver was not injured. He is expected to be charged on summons with conduct endangering life and other speed-related offences.

STREET LEVEL REPORT CRIME call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 PRAHRAN A 50-year-old woman was caught with a bloodalcohol reading allegedly more than double the legal limit after police became aware of the her behaviour outside a fast-food store in Prahran last Saturday night. Members from Stonnington highway patrol intercepted the Armadale woman’s car as she left the drive-through at McDonalds just after 11pm. The woman recorded a reading of 0.125 and received an infringement notice for $599. Her licence was immediately suspended for 12 months.

GLEN IRIS An 18-year-old Glen Iris man has been charged with armed robbery and attempted armed robbery. The first robbery allegedly occurred as a man was walking along Malvern Road from Glen Iris railway station at about 1.30am on Sunday, January 20. The offender allegedly produced a pair of scissors before running away with the victim’s iPhone and headphones. While police were attending the scene of the first robbery, the man allegedly confronted a group of three people also walking along Malvern Road. Police claim the man produced a knife and attempted to rob the group before fleeing empty-handed. Police arrested the Glen Iris man the following day. He has been remanded in custody to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court at a later date.

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Non-voters told ‘please explain’ lhigginson@mmpgroup.com.au

STONNINGTON’S voter turnout was down during October’s local elections, despite the council’s efforts to encourage more people to the polls. The previous council opted to switch from postal to attendance voting ahead of last year’s elections, after finding voter participation in the municipality was one of the lowest in metropolitan Melbourne. However, voter turnout in Stonnington was just 56.2 per cent in October, compared to 65.1 per cent in 2008 – leaving the municipality with the fourth-lowest turnout in the state behind Yarra, Melbourne and Port Phillip. The Victorian Electoral Commission has issued 12,882 Stonnington residents with failure-to-vote notices seeking an explanation as to why the person did not vote. Those who fail to provide a sufficient excuse face a $70 penalty.

According to the VEC, postal voting has a slightly higher turnout than attendance voting. Since 1993, the percentage of Stonnington residents voting in local government elections has been between 52 per cent and 65 per cent. Stonnington Council chief executive Warren Roberts said participation rates in the 2012 election varied across the municipality. ‘‘There was a higher turnout in East ward, where there are more homeowners who have lived in the area for some time,’’ he said. ‘‘By comparison, there was a lower turnout in the inner City North and South wards, which have a higher proportion of people who have lived in the area for a shorter period of time.’’ Mr Roberts said a decision on the method of voting at the next election would be made by council at least eight months before. The average voter turnout across the state in 2012 was 71 per cent, down from 74.36 per cent in 2008.

CHRIS HOPKINS

BY LISA HIGGINSON

NO SHOW: 12,882 Stonnington residents have been issued with failure-to-vote notices in relation to last October’s local elections

■ AMENDMENT DEBATE Residents are being encouraged to have their say on a planning scheme amendment that proposes controls to guide development along Dandenong Road. Planning Minister Matthew Guy has authorised Stonnington council to prepare the amendment, which affects Dandenong Road between Tooronga Road and Bates Street in Malvern East. Amendment C173 will be exhibited until February 25, the submission deadline. An information session will be held on Wednesday, February 13, from 4.30pm-7.30pm at Malvern Town Hall. ■ YOUTH EVENTS People aged 14 to 25 are being sought to help organise Stonnington youth events. Committee members are wanted for the 2013 Expression Fashion Gala, Soundslike Productions’ FReeZA and Say What? Stonnington’s Youth Consultative Group. Details: visit stonnington.vic.gov.au or email youth@stonnington.vic.gov.au.

ST CATHERINE’S SCHOOL

ONE SUPPORTED BY ALL Celebrating the achievements of the St Catherine’s Class of 2012

Scholarship Applications Now Open Offering General Excellence, Academic, Music and Boarding Scholarships for entry in 2014. Online applications close at 5.00pm on Monday 11 February 2013. For detailed information on our Scholarships, please visit our website. Book for our School Twilight Tour We invite you to tour our School on Thursday 21 March from 4.30pm - 6.00pm. To book your place, or to request a Prospectus, please contact our Registrar, Amanda Bennett, on (03) 9828 3071 or email: admissions@stcatherines.net.au

4% of students recorded Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) scores of 99 or higher, placing them in the top 1% of all Victorian students 28% achieved scores of 95 and above, which places them in the top 5% of the State 45% achieved scores of 90 and above, which places them in the top 10% of the State Perfect Study Scores of 50 were attained in English, History: Revolutions and Studio Arts.

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Cloud over solar plan

Patients queue in cutback pain BY BRIDGET FITZGERALD bfitzgerald@mmpgroup.com.au

PATIENTS will have to wait longer for elective surgery at Sandringham Hospital as its management group, Alfred Health, grapples with a $7.8 million cut in federal funding. The hospital will close one operating theatre and eight day chairs for six weeks, from March 29 to May 10. The closures will mean a reduction in elective surgery at Alfred

Health’s three hospitals at Sandringham, Prahran and Caulfield. The government announced on December 19 that it planned to reduce its contribution to Victoria’s health budget due to a slower-thanexpected growth in the state’s population. Alfred Health staff received a memorandum on January 23 outlining the impact of the funding cuts the hospitals’ finances. Alfred Health chief executive Andrew Way said he was “greatly

saddened” by the cuts. “The recently announced reduction of $7.815m in funding to Alfred Health by the federal government can only have a detrimental impact on our continuous improvement.’’ He said the Alfred Health board of directors had decided to reduce elective surgery to ‘‘maintain access times, quality and safety of services’’, and to minimise the impact on patients and staff levels. Elective surgery waiting lists

across the three hospitals are expected to blow out from 3059 to 3337 between now and the end of June. Victorian Health Minister David Davis has labelled the funding cuts a “cash grab”. But Prime Minister Julia Gillard claimed the state government was misleading hospital administrators and deceiving Victorians by claiming the federal government was reducing funding. She said Victorian federal health funding was rising.

CHRIS HOPKINS

Rescue spike sparks warning BY LAURA BANKS lbanks@mmpgroup.com.au

ATTENDANCE at Port Phillip beaches is down this summer, according to figures from Lifesaving Victoria, but beach rescues are up. An estimated 50,414 people visited Elwood, Port Melbourne, Sandridge, South Melbourne and St Kilda beaches throughout December and January, compared with 55,631 in the same period last year. Lifesavers rescued four beachgoers in Elwood and two in St Kilda. No rescues were recorded in December and January last year. The figures, released last week, reveal that lifeguards treated 30 people for minor injuries compared with 50 in the same period last year. Three people were treated for major first aid in the two months – the same number as last year. Life Saving Victoria communications officer Holly Bennett said people needed to remain vigilant around water. “We urge people to read safety signage at the beach to be aware of potential hazards and to swim between the red and yellow flags.” Ms Bennett said people should never swim alone and children under five should always be within arm’s reach when in the water. She advised swimmers to stay out of the water when under the influence of alcohol or drugs. For more information, visit watersafety.vic.gov.au. 8 STONNINGTON REVIEW LOCAL

AN ENVIRONMENTAL group has slammed a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal decision to restrict the installation of solar panels on two semi-detached Garden City houses. Rowan Groves and Malcolm Chumley applied to Port Phillip council in June 2011 to install 48 solar panels on the shared roof of their 1930s Page Avenue homes. Council approved a permit for panels 12 months later, on the provision they were installed only on the shaded east-facing side of the roof, which can not be seen from the street, to comply with heritage overlay policy. Mr Groves and Mr Chumley took their argument to VCAT which rejected their appeal on January 8. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

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WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT? THE LOOK OF THE STREET OR SUSTAINING LOW ENERGY-TYPE SOLAR PANELS?

TONS OF FUN FOR MAVIS At 100, Mavis Shannon loves a good walk and a lively party, and is excited about meeting her fourth great-grandchild, due any day. Mrs Shannon turned 100 on January 21 with her extended family around her, followed three days later by a party at BASS Care in Balwyn, close to her home. Born in 1913, Mavis grew up in Clifton Hill and attended Melbourne High when it was a co-ed selective school in Spring Street. As an English teacher at Box Hill Girls’ High, she won a scholarship to study drama in London but gave it up to get married and produce daughters Helen, Margaret and Catherine. She retained her teaching job and in the ’60s was asked to coach nuns newly emerged from Abbotsford Convent in the ways of the world before becoming the first female head of the ABC’s advisory board.

JANUARY 30, 2013

Locals Into Victoria’s Environment convener David Robinson said the decision was outrageous. “What’s more important? The look of the street or sustaining low energy-type solar panels?” In handing down his decision, VCAT senior member Laurie Hewet said “there may come a time when solar panels are regarded by the community in the same light as antennas and be exempt from planning permit controls. “Until then however, I must apply the planning scheme as I find it and I must assess the effect of the visible structures on the significance of the heritage place.” Mr Groves and Mr Chumley said they hoped they could get a lawyer on board pro-bono to take their fight to the Supreme Court. “Council needs to get fair dinkum about what it’s priorities are,” Mr Groves said. Port Phillip council spokeswoman Katie Elles said the council aimed to reach a balanced approach between heritage and sustainability. LAURA BANKS

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ■ WHEEL DANGER I disagree with Garry Brennan’s statement that ‘‘a street that is designed to attract people on bikes is more friendly to all visitors’’ (‘‘Plan of action’’, RL, January 16). When crossing Chapel Street it is not unusual for cars to kindly slow or stop and wave a pedestrian across, while 100 kilograms of commuter cyclist dangerously hurtling down a narrow bike lane at 30 km/h during peak hour is more likely to act in a more threatening manner. The council’s plan to build a bike path along the Sandringham train line will help remove commuter cyclists from Chapel Street and improve safety for all, including local cyclists. Justin Zakis / South Yarra ■ SALTY TALK I am disgusted at the language in the Letters page of thy publication (‘‘Right on time’’, RL, January 16). It is similar to the sort of language used by the drunken, brawling drug-

taking youth who seem to be involved in fighting and then cluttering up our emergency departments every week. Mr Disgusted of Malvern / via email

seems a bit short-sighted now doesn’t it? Don’t worry, once again taxpayers will foot the bill. Laurence / via email

■ FEE BLOW It is ridiculous to increase the fees to make an application to VCAT, there should be no fee or minimum fee (‘‘Proposed planning fees to go through the roof’’, RL, January 23). It is a blow to the public’s access to justice. Many Victorians will simply not be able to utilise that court system. It undermines our democracy. Sandy / via website

■ EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT Terry Bennett’s Gym is one of the best places in Prahran for all people (‘‘Fitness institution to up sticks’’, RL, January 23). It must be saved, it’s for the benefit of all people in and out of the Stonnington area. Definitely an icon of Melbourne’s history! Mario Tomic / via website ■ HARD LESSON So Clem Newton-Brown wants to build a high school in Stonnington (‘‘Plan of action’’, RL, January 16). I seem to remember there was a school in High Street, Prahran (possibly primary, I can’t remember) that the Kennett government sold off for flats. Wouldn’t that site be handy right now, Clem? That quick cash injection into the state’s budget

QUOTABLE IT MUST BE SAVED, IT’S FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL PEOPLE IN AND OUT OF THE STONNINGTON AREA. Mario Tomic / via website

■ PAY THE PRICE How nice, VCAT is opening its proposed planning fee increase to public comment (‘‘Proposed planning fees to go through the roof’’, RL, January 23). Which is government speak for ‘‘we will make a few token changes, but you will essentially pay what we want you to pay’’. John / via email

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The newly renovated Cafe Latte in Hawksburn for a relaxed, tasty breakfast where I can at least book and be assured of a table. I’m too old to queue!

If I miss the Prahran market, Toscano’s is the best and they stock the fabulous Ocha salad dressing.

Cafe Latte, 521 Malvern Road, Toorak. Call 9826 5846 Stokehouse 30 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda. Call 9525 5555 The Italian 101 Collins Street, Melbourne. Call 9654 9499 Longrain 44 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne. Call 9671 3151 Circa 2 Acland Street, St Kilda. Call 9536 1122 The Smith 213 High Street, Prahran. Call 9514 2444 Prahran Market 163 Commercial Road, South Yarra Toscano’s Toorak 547 Malvern Road, Toorak. Call 9827 3714 Kenzo 112 Little Collins Street, Melbourne. Call 9663 9224 Dukes Coffee 169 Chapel Street, Windsor. Call 9521 4884 Shiva Indian 530 Malvern Road, Prahran. Call 9510 2037

SPLURGE ON DINNER There’s a long list: Stokehouse – especially in the summer;The Italian when I’m in the city; Longrain is always great; Circa especially now the dining room has been relocated; and The Smith.

FIND A PAIR OF SHOES Mostly from Kenzo.They are expensive but they wear in rather than out.

HAVE A CAFFEINE FIX Dukes Coffee is my favourite. It’s one of the best-run cafes around with excellent breakfast and the best coffee.

BUY A LAST-MINUTE GIFT I often give champagne or a fabulous red wine as I import Laurent-Perrier and distribute for about 80 wineries.

PICK UP TAKEAWAY I don’t eat much takeaway but Shiva Indian is quick and tasty.

FIND THE BEST GROCERIES Prahran market, as the quality and choice are superb and it’s nice to spend money with vendors who recognise you.

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FROCK OPERA Musical export MICHELLE BUSCEMI returns for a night of song under the stars

DRESS REHEARSAL: Opera soprano Michelle Buscemi is ﬁtted for a new Linda Britten frock in preparation for next month’s Opera in the Park

pera music has a niggling reputation in Australia that it cannot shake, according to Michelle Buscemi. While the young soprano singer admits some operas can be long and dull, she says finding the real meaning in the words can be the difference between an opera hater and an opera fanatic. “There is a stigma attached to opera in Australia, which suggests it is all old and boring,” Buscemi says.“But it is quite the opposite. Mozart’s operas are all dirty and filled with hidden meanings.” Born and raised in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Buscemi, 33, was always destined for the stage, despite being too shy to admit it as a child. Until the age of 16, when she first began technical singing lessons with stage veteran Gloden Mercer, Buscemi would sing for hours in front of her bedroom mirror. Her parents migrated to Australia from southern Italy in the early 1960s. Her father was an opera fanatic and would play his records every morning. Her mother and grandmother had naturally beautiful voices. “The singing came from my mother and grandmother,” Buscemi says. “My grandmother, who is now 86, used to sing while working on her farm in Calabria and everybody who knew her would say how amazing her voice was.” Today, Buscemi lives with her baritone partner in the Italian city

of Lucca, the spiritual home of Italian opera and the birthplace of composer Giacomo Puccini. Buscemi has earned a reputation as one of Australia’s best opera exports. She is in Melbourne until mid-March, and the highlight of her stay will be a headline appearance in the City of Stonnington’s Opera in the Park on February 2 at Victoria Gardens, Prahran. Organisers say last year’s event attracted more than 5000 opera fans. Buscemi will play the role of an upper-class courtesan called Violetta in the 19th century La Traviata, by Giuseppe Verdi. Costumes will include three couture dresses handmade by Melbourne designer Linda Britten. “It is a role which I have always wanted to play,” Buscemi says. “I consider myself very lucky to have been approached for Opera in the Park, but sadly I do not get to keep the dresses.’’ Buscemi’s career may only just be blossoming, but it has been ﬁlled with accolades and international exploits. She completed a bachelor of performing arts at the Victorian College of the Arts then found herself jetting off to the mother country after her stand-out performance at the Acclaim Comunale Awards in 2005 won her a scholarship to study at the Accademia di Teatro Maggio Musicale Fiorentino in Florence. It was there that she found her true love and extraordinary talent for singing.

“I fell in love with Italy, I guess,” Buscemi says.“There, I am immersed in the music and it is so easy to travel between countries.” Since then, Buscemi has performed from Russia’s St Petersburg to Scotland, singing music she had only ever dreamed about. Her resume includes solo performances of Mozart, Bellini, Donizetti and Puccini, as well as regular appearances on the Melbourne Opera program. Buscemi says she often pinches herself and admits she has come a long way since her first role as Yum Yum in the comic opera Mikado with an amateur theatre company in Preston. “Taking to the stage was never difficult for me once I got the hang of it,” she says.“I remember first performing in front of my entire high school playing Liesl in The Sound of Music.” She says that in the world of opera, she is “still a baby”; there is much more to achieve, many more songs to sing and many more characters to play. A small part of her even wants to be the lead singer in an ’80s glam-rock group.“Since I was a teenager, I have kind-of always wanted to be a rock star too, like in a glam-rock band like Heart or Cyndi Lauper.” Opera in the Park, 7.30pm on February 2 at Victoria Gardens, Prahran. Entry is free. Details: visit stonnington.vic.gov.au. EDDIE MORTON

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LOOK Prints were charming on CHAPEL STREET, South Yarra, last week JESSICA THYER (right) Lives: Hawthorn East. Works: I study acting at Film & Television Studio International. What are you doing today? I’m shopping around. I just bought some shoes from Topshop for only $8! What are you wearing? I got this cardigan from an op shop for $5, my dress is from Dotti, my sunnies are RayBan, my bag is from Jacqui E, and as sad as this sounds, my shoes are from Rivers. Personal style: Cutesy. Style muse: Kate Bosworth.

KATE HART-DAVIES (far right) Lives: Samford, Queensland. Works: I’m studying paramedics and nursing at Queensland University of Technology. What are you doing today? I’m on holiday, so I’m just shopping. What are you wearing? I’m wearing an Angel Biba dress, shoes from Myer, and Colette by Colette Hayman bag. Personal style: Comfortable. Style muse: Miranda Kerr.

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TRIED IT JOANNE SIM and her baby belly take some deep breaths and relax at prenatal yoga PRENATAL YOGA at Australian Yoga Academy 1B St Edmonds Road, Prahran. Details: call 9510 7474 or visit australianyogaacademy.com. $20 for a casual class or $180 for 10 classes

hile the name might conjure up images of a university classroom of yoga enthusiasts wearing graduation caps, in reality the Australian Yoga Academy in Prahran is a lot more low-key.The 75-minute prenatal classes

are held twice a week in the renovated downstairs studio. Pregnant women and stairs don’t mix, so don’t make the mistake I did and head to the reception desk upstairs – you can pay your instructor in the studio.

THE VERDICT While the room is uncomfortably hot to begin with, I soon settle into my breathing and enjoy taking the time to reflect on the growing baby inside me. I’m worried my heartburn will prevent me from participating in too many downward dog poses, but Jen discreetly offers helpful suggestions to ease the pain. With only 10 of us in the room, she is able to walk around, gently readjusting us to get maximum benefit from the poses. After an hour, we settle in for 10 minutes of relaxation and despite having only a thin mat separating me from the hard floor, I almost fall asleep.

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Jen takes the class today and there are 10 of us at different stages of our pregnancies.The class moves quickly through a series of gentle and not-sogentle standing and sitting poses, most of which are familiar to me. We use props including a chair, straps and a cushion to help support our bellies.

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THREE OF THE BEST PICNIC SPOTS MOONLIGHT CINEMA, ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra, visit moonlight.com. au/melbourne For a picnic with a difference, call your friends, pack your basket and head to Moonlight. The films start about 9pm but get there early (gates open at 7pm) to nab a good spot. Bring a few blankets or rent a bean-bag - it usually gets colder than you think! HERRING ISLAND, Alexandra Avenue, South Yarra The Summer Arts Festival is on Herring Island in the Yarra River, 3km from the CBD, until April 7, open from 11.30am to 4.30pm at weekends. There are free electric barbecues and toilet facilities for visitors and picnickers. Take the $2 punt from Como Landing. FAWKNER PARK, Commercial Road, Prahran It’s often overlooked but this spacious park is a great inner-city sanctuary for a picnic or barbecue. Bring the dogs so they can enjoy the off-leash area.

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t was love at first sight when Robbie Carmelotti saw the new Tony award-winning revival of Hair: Summer of Love on Broadway. ‘‘I have never been so moved by anything in the theatre environment,” he says.“I left the theatre and put a deposit down for the rights the very next morning.’’ A few years later, Carmelotti is directing Hair for its Midsumma run at Chapel off Chapel. Carmelotti says the revival takes a fresh approach to the story of Hair while staying true to the spirit of the 1968 original. “The message isn’t so much about getting stoned and doing drugs – that all still happens – but what the kids are fighting for, what their beliefs are and why they want peace is touched on more,” he says. This is done by adding new adult characters to represent the viewpoint of the 40 to HAIR: SUMMER OF LOVE 50-year-old age group of the Where: Chapel off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel time, and how that viewpoint Street, Prahran conflicted with the idealistic When: January 31 to February 17 one of the young hippies. Details and bookings: visit chapeloffchapel. ‘‘It really pushes in on the com.au or call 8290 7000 political prop*aganda at the Tickets $46.50 or $41.50 for concession and time,” Carmelotti says. groups (10+). A portion of proceeds from ticket “It’s all common sales will go to Learning For Life Autism Centre knowledge now, whereas back then it wasn’t.” The new Hair is not just for nostalgic baby boomers who grew up singing along to Age of

Aquarius, Let the Sunshine In and I Got Life; it also has plenty to attract a younger, but still politically engaged, audience. What hasn’t changed is the anti-Vietnam War message, which Carmelotti says is even stronger now that we view it through the prism of history. ‘‘You can’t help but watch it and think of Iraq or Afghanistan ...The topics are completely relevant to today, ” he says. “It’s interesting that the kids back then had pretty much the same feelings about war that I have today. The difference is, they didn’t have a choice.They had to go to war.’’ Hair also tackles issues of sexuality, gender and race equality, freedom of speech and political propaganda – all as relevant in 2013 as they were in the ’70s. However, when the original Hair premiered, one day after censorship in theatre was abolished in the UK, all tongues were wagging about the nude scene at the end of Act I. Carmelotti says it is not a sexual moment and critics who called it scandalous were missing the point. ‘‘The way it’s done is a moment of sheer liberation, joy and contentment within themselves,” he says.“You’re almost envious that you can’t join in.’’ MICHAEL RYAN mryan@mmpgroup.com.au

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Lives: Prahran. Worth the cost of admission? Definitely, I really enjoyed it. I guess I just like this genre of film though. Out of 10: 7 Favourite film: RocknRolla.

Lives: South Yarra. Worth the cost of admission? Yeah, I think it was definitely worth it. But the ending disappointed me. Out of 10: 8 Favourite film: The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Lives: St Kilda. Worth the cost of admission? The first half was great, but the ending was a bit dodgy. The cinematography was so pretty, and there were a few good action shots. Out of 10: 8 Favourite film: The Lord of the Rings trilogy. JANUARY 30, 2013

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IAN MOSS It’s Such A Beautiful Thing that Ian Moss is in town, set to deliver another knockout performance at the Trak. He’s known as one of Australia’s best guitarists following his foray into music in the 1970s with Cold Chisel. Moss knows how to hold a crowd with his distinctive voice and tenacious style. This exclusive show will cover some of his old classics such as Tucker’s Daughter as well as new songs from his latest album, Soul on West 53rd. February 1 at 8.30pm. Trak Live Lounge Bar, 445 Toorak Road, Toorak. Details: visit trakloungebar.com or call 9826 9000.

THE COOPERS AMP Clare Bowditch and Kevin Mitchell will host a free live music event at Federation Square next week for the The Coopers Australian Music Prize. The prize exists to discover, promote and reward Australian music, with previous winners including Cloud Control and Lisa Mitchell. On the short list so far is Country lass Jess Ribeiro and the Bone Collectors, hip-hop heavyweight Urthboy, and NSW duo Hermitude. February 1, 6pm at Federation Square, Flinders Street, city. Entry is free. Details: visit thecoopersamp.com.au.

THEATRE RUMOUR HAS IT – SIXTY MINUTES INSIDE ADELE Brisbane’s Scene magazine called it “gob-smackingly good… A raucous and rollicking performance that

ROLLING IN THE DEEP: Naomi Price plays Adele in Rumour Has It

would make Adele proud.” We’ll let you be the judge, by spending the evening with British chanteuse Naomi Price’s incarnation of mega-star Adele.The cabaret show blends the talents of musical theatre star Price with contemporary music of Adele, with hilarious results.Things will really

be Rolling In The Deep,with Price revealing intimate details about life love, and being heartbroken again, again and again. February 8–9, 6.30pm at Chapel Off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran. Details: visit chapeloffchapel.com.au or call 8290 7000.

SPORT THE SUPERBOWL The Precinct Hotel is hosting a Superbowl XLVII viewing party in conjunction with food blogger and BBQ queen Burger Mary. The American football ﬁnal will be

ON TRAK: Ian Moss will rock Trak Live Lounge Bar on February 1

shown live on the big screen, with a menu of American-style fare, prizes and entertainment. Look out for the halftime show – Madonna did it last year, the Black Eyed Peas the year before that. This year it’s Beyonce’s turn. February 4, from 8am-4pm at 60 Swan Street, Richmond. Early bird tickets$8. Details: call 9429 1633.

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FOOD & WINE BLANCO KITCHEN COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS Blanco Kitchen welcomes all to its cooking demonstrations, presented by Louise Harper and Tad Lombardo. These personal culinary experts

MELODIES IN THE PARK Round up your family, friends, a picnic and rug for what promises to be an entertaining evening of timeless tunes and musical theatre in picturesque Ardrie Park. Broadway look out, as some of Australia’s leading musical theatre

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If you fancy a risqué night out, don’t miss this! Part of the Midsumma Festival, Return to the Black Forest takes the fairytales of Grimm and turns them into something only adults can enjoy. This fantasy is a wild ride of burlesque beauty and undulating circus, choreographed and cowritten by Eden Read. Some tales are funny, others outrageous and moody – all that’s certain is that you should not take the easily offended to this one. January 31–February 3, 7pm at Red Bennies, 373 Chapel Street, South Yarra. Details: call 9826 2689.

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performers, such as Blake Bowden, Alinta Chidzey, Mark Dickinson, Melissa Langton and more, take you on a magical, musical journey, ﬁlled with songs from screen and stage. February 9, 7.30pm at Ardrie Park, McGregor Street, Malvern East. Details: visit stonnington.vic.gov.au

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HISTORY MATTERS Shirley Abbott, genealogist and author said:“Our ancestors dwell in the attics of our brains as they do in the spiralling chains of knowledge hidden in every cell of our bodies”. Phew. Now, those wishing to know more about these spiralling chains that formed their descent need look no further than the Stonnington History Centre. Reference librarian and genealogist Gail White will be introducing

Catch a ﬁlm in the comfort of a cool, lightly dimmed cinema, speciﬁcally catering to the needs of parents and bubs! No one will mind how much noise is made since half the audience is in nappies.With easy pram access helped by the on-site lifts, it’s a hassle-free activity that deserving parents can enjoy. Every Thursday starting February 7, 11am at Cinema Como, South Yarra. Details: visit palacecinemas.com.au.

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ow great was this year’s Australian Open? Balmy summer days, gripping matches and plenty of off-court entertainment at Melbourne Park – you couldn’t ask for more. Here’s hoping the popularity of our cherished grand slam translates to greater interest at club level. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Alanna Hawthorne enjoyed a threeset nail-biter between Caroline Wozniacki, a Dane, and Svetlana Kuznetsova, a Russian. Aussie, Ashleigh, Aussie, Heidi, and Aussie, Elise, all 15. Oi, Oi, Oi. Imagine having this gig on a 40-degree day. Hardly a ball... Callum, 6, has a stony expression perfect for his hulking makeup job. Mother and daughter, Patricia Doyle and Andrea Burns, enjoyed their first Australian Open together. They enjoyed those beers, too! Jack Dan’s accreditation pass said John Blake, but who’s to argue? “I have outstanding warrants,” joked Dan in an Eastern accent I also doubted. “I’m from West Prestonia, across from Coburgistan,” he said. Regardless of where he’s from, he had Denise Broadhurst in stitches.

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Smarter Bathrooms – Escape to a beautiful bathroom with a complete design, build and project management from Melbourne’s smartest bathroom renovator. Guaranteed start and finish dates, or we pay you. Call now for an award winning interior designer to visit you. Contact: 1300 662 838. Showroom: 77 Salmon Street, Port Melbourne or visit our website online: www.smarterbathrooms.com.au

Clark Rubber Nunawading – On site pool service and maintenance. Pool equipment repairs and installation available. We come to you. Make an appointment today and call Clark Rubber Nunawading. Contact 9877 0808.

SHOWER SCREENS

BIN HIRE

Hawthorn Shower Screens - Established in 1962, we specialise in the supply and manufacture of elegant, functional shower screens designed to complement your bathroom. All screens are manufactured in our own factory. Our showroom contains 18 full size working models and is open Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm, Saturdays 9am-2pm and Sundays 11am – 4pm. To arrange a free measure and quote, call and see us at 41-43 Church Street, Hawthorn or Contact: 9853 0053. www.hawthornshowerscreens.com.au

Direct Bin Hire – Small skips from $100. Bobcat hire. Mixed and heavy loads accepted. Friendly and reliable service. Satisfaction guaranteed. 7 days. Contact 0403 215 624 or 9364 2149

BLINDS AP Shutters & Blinds – Highest quality blinds and timber plantation shutters at Melbourne’s best prices. Specialising in all window furnishings including holland blinds, sun screens, shutters, venetians, romans and curtains. Contact 9818 1133. www.ap-shutters.com Bracken Blinds & Shutters – Specialises in designing quality window coverings for the home, office or builders/architects on time and within budget. Showroom: 391 Camberwell Road, Camberwell, or let us come to you. Contact 1300 884 838. www.brackenblinds.com.au

DECKING DeckSealRevival Pty Ltd – Beat the rush, call today! Melbourne’s deck care and maintenance professional’s. Residential and commercial; Deck sanding, cleaning and sealing. Concrete and paving cleaning and sealing available. Continually delivering a beautiful and long lasting deck surface. We will beat any genuine quote. Contact Brian on 0410 537 164 or visit us at www.decksealrevival.com.au

EXTERIOR HOUSE WASHING Whales Washing Australia – We have become the household name in home maintenance. Your house will be washed by hand by our experienced, professional washers. High pressure, window/ gutter cleaning also available. Contact David 0409 138 023, 9315 0292.

SHUTTERS HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING Wet N Jet High Pressure Cleaning - Leave all your dirty work to us. For all your high pressure cleaning needs! Residential and commercial. Pavers, driveways, any concrete surface, any moss or algae removal, swimming pools, blocked sewers, rendered walls and weather boards. Contact Rowan for an immediate quote on 0411 640 494, info@wetnjet.com.au www.wetnjet.com.au

Town and Country Gardens – Personalised service including solving existing garden problems, plant health checks and revamping or establishing a new garden. Practical, professional advice and garden designs ensuring individual gardening needs are fulfilled. Call us – we come to you. Contact 9822 9704.

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DECKING CONTACT Brian 0410 537 164 DECKSEALREVIVAL PTY LTD BEAT THE RUSH, CALL TODAY! Melbourne’s deck care and maintenance professional’s. Residential and commercial; Deck sanding, cleaning and sealing. Concrete and paving cleaning and sealing available. Continually delivering a beautiful and long lasting deck surface. We will beat any genuine quote. www.decksealrevival.com.au

Victorian Shutters & Shades – Distributors of the Durafit® Shutter System. This premium product exceeds quality standards of most shutters available today, providing peace of mind and a guarantee of quality. We also have on offer an entire range of Window Furnishings. Showroom/Factory – 405 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills. Contact 9849 0355. www.vicshutters.com.au

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LANDSCAPING

TREE DOCTOR

Northcote Landscaping – Our services include complete landscape design and construction, renovate existing paving, decking, retaining walls, irrigation and planting. Call our qualified professionals, to receive personalised service and quality workmanship. For your free consultation and quotation Contact: Michael 0412 300 712. www.northcotelandscaping.com.au

Frank Duke – Total tree care, including reshaping or removals. Third-generation owner, 56 years experience. Complete customer satisfaction with individual assessment. Contact Paul: 9509 4768.

DIRECT BIN HIRE Small skips from $100. Bobcat hire. Mixed and heavy loads accepted. Friendly and reliable service. Satisfaction guaranteed. 7 days.

KITCHEN RENOVATIONS Smarter Kitchens - Live in the kitchen you love with a complete design, build and project management from Melbourne’s smartest kitchen renovator. Guaranteed start and finish dates, or we pay you. Call now for an award winning interior designer to visit you. Contact 1300 662 8838. Showroom 77 Salmon Street, Port Melbourne. www.smarterkitchens.com.au

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AP Shutters – Highest quality, timber plantation shutters at Melbourne’s best prices guaranteed. Also specialising in all other window furnishings. For a free, no obligation quote, Contact 9818 1133. info@ap-shutters.com www.ap-shutters.com

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The Marble House – One of the largest ranges of marble, granite, limestone and travertine in Australia. Wholesale rates direct to the public, supply and installation of bench tops, fireplaces, walls, floors etc. Showroom address: 332 - 342 Gooch Street, Thornbury 3071. Contact Sophia on 9822 2501, email: info@themarblehouse.com.au or visit our website www.themarblehouse.com.au

WARDROBES Almara Cabinets – Winners of the Australian Achievers’ Award. Customer-designed wardrobes, wall units, bookshelves, guaranteed quality. Renovations, our specialty. Visit our showroom. Contact 9793 8233. www.almara.com.au

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TREE DOCTOR CONTACT Paul 9509 4768 FRANK DUKE TREE SERVICES Being a third generation owner, the key to our success is complete customer satisfaction. Every client is important no matter the size of the job. Phone us for an individual assessment.

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CONTACT 1300 662 838 Showroom 77 Salmon Street, Port Melbourne SMARTER KITCHENS Live in the kitchen you love with a complete design, build and project management from Melbourne’s smartest kitchen renovator. Guaranteed start and finish dates, or we pay you. Call now for an award winning interior designer to visit you. www.smarterkitchens.com.au

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NORTHCOTE LANDSCAPING We are qualified professionals who provide quality workmanship, we design and construct new landscapes or renovate existing, we offer a free consultation and quote service, so for any paving, decking, retaining walls, irrigation or planting call for your free consultation and quotation.

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JANUARY 30, 2013

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STEPHEN MCKENZIE

Teenager Tayla bowls it up to the oldies BY EWEN McRAE emcrae@mmpgroup.com.au SHE’S only 14 but Tayla Morison is making a serious name for herself in a sport more associated with our senior citizens. She’s going so well, in fact, that she has won the ladies’ championship at the powerful Melbourne Bowling Club and has broken into the Saturday pennant team. ‘‘It’s good to get out on a Saturday arvo,’’ she says. ‘‘Everyone’s made me feel really welcome and they’re a good laugh. We’re doing pretty well, too.’’ The Windsor-based club, reigning pennant champions and this season’s ladder leader, has been a perfect fit for Morison after her move from the Long Island club where she learned the game. ‘‘My Mum started playing and about a year later I took it up,’’ she says. ‘‘It just seemed like a really interesting game and really good for your

mind. Plenty of mind games go on in a game.’’ Although she was only 10 when she started, Morison was soon representing her state. She started in the Victorian ladies under-18s and did so well she was selected in the Victorian open under-18s by the time she was 12. She’s been a regular in state sides ever since, most recently as part of winning teams against South Australia and Tasmania. Morison was further honoured in the South Australia series by being named the women’s player of the tournament. ‘‘That’s been the highlight so far, playing for Victoria,’’ she says. ‘‘I like to push my standard and keep improving.’’ It’s that continued drive to improve that’s seen her part of the high-f lying Melbourne pennant team since before Christmas, regularly holding her own against more experienced players. She’s also just won the Melbourne

Bowling Club open ladies 2013 championship. ‘‘At first I got a bit intimidated, but that doesn’t happen now,’’ Morison says. ‘‘Now they’re just another name on the paper and I know they can be beaten. ‘‘I’m pretty happy with how I’m going and I just try to keep improving.’’ Melbourne sits a game clear on top of the pennant ladder and Tayla is enjoying being part of the defence of last season’s flag. And while she’s still has a few more years of school to go, she has one eye on her future in the sport. ‘‘Maybe something like a bowls coach, or something in nutrition. That would be pretty cool,’’ she says. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

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BOWLING ALONG: Tayla Morison shows her style at Melbourne Bowling Club, where she has won the ladies’ championship

SCOREBOARD ■ CRICKET

PREMIER GRADE PRAHRAN v NORTH MELBOURNE At Toorak Park PRAHRAN 1st Innings 114 NORTH MELBOURNE 1st Innings 100 PRAHRAN 2nd Innings D SALPIETRO c & b Doric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A BULL c Robertson b Irving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 S DE BOLFO c Robertson b Lawford . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 N MORREY b Irving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 N SCHLITTLER c Robertson b Doric. . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 S SEYMOUR c Irving b Lawford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 L MURPHY b Marantelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 S COATES c Sandri b Damjanovski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 M WILCOX b Lawford. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 R ADAMS not out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 B McGAIN not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Extras (7b 4lb 1w 1nb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Nine wickets (dec) for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Fall: 14, 36, 42, 60, 131, 166, 183, 202, 208 Bowling: M Doric 17-4-78-2, C Sandri 17-0-67-3, C Irving 5-0-36-2, C Marantelli 8-1-24-1, J Damjanovski 9-2-20-1, B McMinn 0.5-0-6-0 Overs: 56.5 NORTH MELBOURNE 2nd Innings M FERNE lbw b Seymour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 E GHASPERIDIS run out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 B McMINN c Seymour b McGain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 J DAMJANOVSKI lbw b McGain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 T LAWFORD st Coates b McGain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 C IRVING c Schlittler b McGain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 T ROBERTSON not out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 M LOVE not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Extras (1lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Six wickets for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Fall: 9, 26, 48, 62, 62, 67 Bowling: S Seymour 9-2-29-1, R Adams 6-2-20-0, B McGain 9-4-19-4, M Wilcox 3-0-14-0, D Salpietro 2-02-0, S De Bolfo 1-0-5-0 Overs: 30. Result: Prahran won Umpires: C Allan & A Sammartino 22 STONNINGTON REVIEW LOCAL

ST KILDA v CAMBERWELL MAGPIES At Junction Oval ST KILDA 1st Innings 5 (dec)-407 CAMBERWELL MAGPIES 1st Innings (res at 1-17) A STANLEY lbw b Graf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 M BERRYMAN lbw b Graf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 S HILL lbw b Mueller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 B DREW lbw b Mueller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 J BETT c Rowan b Mueller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 N RICHARDSON c Rowan b Graf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 T RUSS c Rowan b Mueller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 A McDERMOTT not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 J PEARSON b Forbes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 S O’BRIEN c & b Manning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 W WALKER c Rowan b Graf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Extras (1b 3nb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Fall: 0, 30, 30, 30, 36, 36, 36, 70, 126, 167 Bowling: L Graf 16.3-6-39-4, D Mueller 14-6-32-4, D Babula 9-0-49-0, J Muirhead 1-0-1-0, D Forbes 4-029-1, J Manning 5-1-16-1. Overs: 49.3 CAMBERWELL MAGPIES 2nd Innings A STANLEY not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 M BERRYMAN c & b Mueller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 S HILL c Manning b Babula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 B DREW not out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Extras (2lb 2w 1nb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Two wickets for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Fall: 1, 47 Bowling: D Mueller 5-1-11-1, L Graf 4-1-12-0, D Babula 6-2-18-1, B Baxter 8-3-10-0, D Forbes 4-2-13-0, J Manning 5-1-7-0, N Voyage 5-1-14-0, T Moffat 1-0-12-0. Overs: 38. Result: St Kilda won Umpires: S Craig & S Sciacca RICHMOND v HAWTHORN-MONASH UNI At Central Reserve, Glen Waverley RICHMOND 1st Innings 6 (dec)-362 HAWTHORN-MONASH UNI 1st Innings (res at 1-5) L TONKIN c Carters b Shimell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 J MARNIE b Allsopp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 T COLLETT lbw b Shimell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 W TAVARE c Sartori b Garrett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 D ALLEYNE b Garrett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 R KEOGH b Allsopp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 G WESTGARTH c Carters b Garrett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

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Q PHAM c Sartori b Garrett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 S BLACK not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 D ROGERS c & b Watson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 V TRIPATHI b Watson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Extras (2b 3lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Fall: 4, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 42, 47, 52, 68 Bowling: M Shimell 7-3-10-2, D Allsopp 10-4-16-2, S Garrett 11-5-17-4, B Torney 5-1-10-0, J Watson 2.3-010-2. Overs: 35.3 HAW-MONASH UNI 2nd Innings L TONKIN lbw b Allsopp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 J MARNIE c Carters b Allsopp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 W TAVARE c Carters b Shimell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 R KEOGH lbw b Torney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Q PHAM c Sartori b Shimell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 D ALLEYNE c Allsopp b Torney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 G WESTGARTH c Chalkley b Garrett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 S BLACK c Allsopp b Torney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 T COLLETT not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 V TRIPATHI st Carters b Allsopp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 D ROGERS c Watson b Durrant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Extras (7b 2lb 1nb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Fall: 3, 20, 49, 50, 70, 85, 85, 89, 96, 105 Bowling: M Shimell 10-1-37-1, D Allsopp 8-0-26-3, B Torney 11-5-19-4, S Garrett 5-3-6-1, J Durrant 3.3-1-8-1 Overs: 37.3. Result: Richmond won Umpires: S Brne & F Fabris Premier Ladder: Pts (Aver): Melbourne 67 (1.804); Prahran 60 (1.395); Ringwood 53 (1.352); Richmond 51 (1.616); St Kilda 51 (1.290); Carlton 49 (1.051); Dandenong 47 (1.382); Melb Uni 41 (1.118); Fitzroy Donc 38 (1.084); Frank Pen 38 (0.810); Geelong 37 (0.886); Casey-SM 31 (0.708); Camb Mag 27 (0.870); Foot Edge 27 (0.864); North Melb 26 (0.717); HawMon Uni 12 (0.755); Essendon 12 (0.670); Northcote 9 (0.576) PREMIER LOWER GRADES 2nds: Rich 8-281 (Boxell 43 Perry 53 Brodie 33 Adams 76 Wilson 32no Diston 3-54) d Haw-Mon Uni 276 (Khan 64 Grant 103 Watson 3-62), Prah 9 (dec)-287 (Townsend 102 Nyary 60 Williamson 44 O’Brien 8-69) d N Melb 213 and 7-89 (Gloury 50no), Camb Mag 6 (dec)-378 d St K 313 (Cooper 51 Blake 63 Morris 46 O’Sullivan 52no Dwyer 4-80 McNamara 3-102).

2nds Ladder: Camb Mag 48 Melb 47 Prah 46 St K 38 Frank Pen 37 Dand 35 Foot Edge 35 Fitz Donc 35 Ring 34 Melb Uni 33 Carl 32 Rich 28 Geel 27 Casey-SM 22 Haw-Mon Uni 20 Ncte 14 Ess 13 N Melb 0. 3rds: Rich 313 and 5-50 (McQuinn 4-27) d Haw-Mon Uni 211 (Ludowyke 92 Smith 3-61), N Melb 192 (Longhirst 50 McMinn 31 O’Connor 5-69) d Prah 186, St K 187 and 4-37 d Camb Mag 132 (Suriaratchie 50 Tudor 3-18 Kumar 3-37 Rodger 3-16). 3rds Ladder: Melb 56 St K 47 Carl 44 Rich 37 Camb Mag 36 Ring 36 N Melb 33 Fitz Donc 32 Geel 29 Dand 29 Ess 27 Haw-Mon Uni 27 Foot Edge 25 Frank Pen 25 Melb Uni 24 Prah 14 Ncte 12 Casey-SM 8. 4ths: Haw-Mon Uni 9 (dec)-259 (Miller 39 Greenwood 31 Jhala 65 Seneviratne 32 W Agar 6-31) d Rich 102 (Suppree 52 Potts 5-33 Seneviratne 5-16) and 3-86, Prah 8 (dec)-227 (Dewitt 58) and 0-19 d N Melb 103 and 142, Camb Mag 182 d St K 151 (Jones 40 Cannon 6-64). 4ths Ladder: Cam Mag 57 Geel 56 Ring 51 Melb Uni 50 Haw-Mon Uni 42 Ncte 37 Melb 36 Foot Edge 35 St K 28 Prah 26 Casey-SM 25 Fitz Donc 22 Dand 20 Ess 19 Frank Pen 16 Rich 14 Carl 16 N Melb 10. VSDCA North East 1st XI: Brunswick 9-245 d Kew 190 (Waterman 63 Brennan 5-47), Plenty Valley 210 d Oakleigh 134, Box Hill 185 and 3-118 (Moore 63 no) d Noble Park 114, Preston 160 and 3-106 (Randika 59 no) d Coburg 9-77 and 1-58, Endeavour Hills 9-284 (Merlino 117 Peake 51) d Mt Waverley 266 (Perera 94 Deuchar 61), Balwyn 200 (Baum 50) d Ivanhoe 131 and 5-80, Bayswater 8-131 and 8-158 d Croydon 120 and 168 (Turner 5-43). North East 2nd XI: Preston 8-210 d Coburg 160, Mt Waverley 8-256 d Endeavour Hills 139 (Vettivelu 69), Plenty Valley 5-214 (Forster 56) d Oakleigh 204, Croydon 9-223 and 3-42 d Bayswater 147 (Jackman 51), Ivanhoe 8-245 (Kennedy 50) d Balwyn 9-244, Box Hill 5-268 (Nash 110 Andreassen 73) d Noble Park 266, Kew 7-297 d Brunswick 193 Allen 57 Field 5-65). North West 3rd XI: Werribee 6-191 (Gage 65 no) d Roxburgh Park-Broadmeadows 101 and 63 (Buchanan 5-27), Williamstown 194 d Plenty Valley 169 (Mander 58 Macchion 50), Balwyn 8-341 d Ivanhoe 144 and 1-57, Sunshine 275 d Altona 209, Preston 258 d Coburg 251 (Jenkins 80 Siviloglou 64), Brunswick 4-299 d Kew 185.

METROPOLITAN EASTERN: Dunstan Shield: North Balwyn 7-67 v St Kevins OC 112, Hawthorn 9-262 v Marcellin OC , Mont Albert 1-40 v East Doncaster 138, Glen Iris 1-30 v Mulgrave 188, Ashburton Willows 9-275 v Surrey Hills 1-2, Boronia v Deepdene Bears 7-243. A Turf: Heathmont 7-159 v Donvale 85, Deepdene Bears 1-38 v St Barnabas 9-322, Mazenod OC v Bulleen 9-289, Old Carey 1-1 v East Malvern Tooronga 219, Burwood 266 v Glen Iris 0-1, Richmond City 0-11 v Canterbury 151. MacGibbon Shield: Boroondara 290 v Deepdene Uniting 2-8, Boroondara 0-42 v Wyclif 239, STC Sth Camberwell 4-102 v Trinity Willison 147, Wyclif 290 v Burwood Utg Cant 0-1. Burt Shield: Deepdene Uniting 188 v STC Sth Camberwell 0-45, Mazenod OC 198 v North Balwyn Combined 0-74, Manningham 4-138 def Trinity Willison 120, East Ivanhoe Saints 0-10 v Edinburgh 6-306, Burwood Utg Cant 189 v Boroondara 3-61.

■ CLUB GOLF SATURDAY

BOX HILL: Stableford A: D Deakin (9) 40 cb. B: P Eggins (15) 41. C: R Pirani (17) 41. D: A Heath (22) 40. EAST MALVERN: AMCR 66 Stableford A: W Gale (12) 37. B/Trophy: K Strong (17) 40. EASTERN: Par A: H Kamboukos (13) 7 up. B: G Witty (22) 7 up. GLEN WAVERLEY: Ambrose: C O’Shea B Briggs C Rowe I Mutimer (9-3/4) 53-1/4. W Stableford: F Scardamaglia (34) 34. GREEN ACRES: Stableford A: P Thaw (4) 42. B: B Carpenter (21) 39 cb. C: P Murphy (22) 43. Hole-inone: V Alembakis at 9th. HEIDELBERG: Stroke A: D Mack (9) 67. B: L Carpenter (13) 61. C: W Dunstan (20) 66. IVANHOE: Par A: W George (8) 5 up. B: S Morrell (19) 7 up cb. C: D Magee (22) 10 up. W: M Voigt (20) 2 up cb. KEW: 4B: B Tymms (21) C Fildes (14) 48 cb. PM: L Jackson (24) G Pizzley (26) 49. LATROBE: Stableford A: K Finkelde (7) 41. B: T Wilcox (13) 41 cb. C: B Van Praagh (19) 41. METROPOLITAN: AMCR 72 Stableford A: D Broad (8) 37. B: R Matthews (17) 41. C: D Macallan (32) 42. RIVERSDALE: 4B: D James (17) R Neville 927) 51. YARRA PARK: Stableford: D Harvey (24) 44. W: M Sinnott (19) 39. YARRA VALLEY: Stableford: D Birnie (23) 39.

True Blues fall to grand final loss ARI HATZIS

BY EWEN MCRAE PRAHRAN felt the might of Melbourne’s powerful batting line-up in Premier Cricket’s one-day final on Sunday, a superb knock by Matthew Brown guiding the Demons to a five-wicket victory. Brown made 77 as Melbourne chased down the True Blues’ total of 168 with more than four overs to spare. After winning the toss and batting, True Blues lost Adam Bull early but recovered to 1/41 through a stand between Steven De Bolfo (30) and Dan Salpietro (14). But the loss of Salpietro triggered a mini collapse which saw Prahran slump to 6/75 when Liam Murphy (4), Neil Schlittler (4) and Steve Seymour (6) left in quick succession. Skipper Sam Coates (35) and Nick Morrey (19) slowly rebuilt the innings, and some late hitting by Matt Wilcox (19 no) took Prahran to 9/168 in the 50 overs. The chase began badly for Melbourne, with Seymour getting the Demons skipper Andrew Kent for a duck in the first over. But from there they rebuilt, with Brown joined by Keath to put together the game’s most decisive partnership. Brown was savage on anything overpitched, launching Wilcox for a huge six over long on, while Keath started slowly but was soon scoring freely. The partnership finished at 80 when Bryce McGain coaxed Keath (30) out of his crease and keeper Coates whipped off the bails. But Robert Cooper (43) joined Brown for a 75-run stand which took their team to the brink of victory.

■ TOWNSEND FOR A TON A Shane Townsend hundred led Prahran’s Second XI to a comprehensive win over North Melbourne on the weekend. Prahran passed the 214 target for the loss of just three wickets, before batting on to make 9/287. . ■ COMEBACK FOR KEVS St Kevins OC is close to sealing an amazing comeback victory in its Dunstan Shield clash with North Balwyn. After being bowled out for just 112 on Saturday, St Kevins roared back into the game, reducing the home side to 7/67 with just one recognised batsman left.

NOT OUT! Prahran’s Steven De Bolfo steps on his wicket while taking a swing at a free hit Cooper was out with just 14 more needed, and when Seymour bagged two late wickets, including Brown, the door was ajar for an amazing turnaround. Some level-headed batting from McDonald and Ryan seeing them to 5-169 to add the one-day title to the Twenty20 championship. Prahran coach Andrew Walton had no complaints about the result. "They’re a very good side, and they controlled the game from pretty early on,’’ he said. "I thought we fought it out late and made them earn it, which is pleasing." ON Saturday, Prahran declared at 8/242 in the two-day match against North Melbourne to set a target of 257. The Roos reached 6/90, the True Blues winning on first innings.

PREMIER CRICKET ONE-DAY FINAL Melbourne v Prahran At the Albert Ground PRAHRAN INNINGS A BULL c Middlin b Keath . . . . . . . . . . 8 D SALPIETRO c Middlin b Keath . . . . 14 S DE BOLFO c Sturrock b B McDonald . 30 L MURPHY c Keath b Smith. . . . . . . . . 4 N SCHLITTLER lbw B McDonald . . . . . 4 S SEYMOUR c Petricola b Sturrock . . . 6 S COATES b Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 N MORREY c B McDonald b Ryan . . . 19 M WILCOX not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 R ADAMS b Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 B McGAIN not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Extras. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Nine wickets for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Fall: 15, 36, 47, 56, 71, 75, 129, 132, 159 Bowling: Smith 10-0-42-2, Keath 8-0-352, B McDonald 10-3-17-2, Quinn, 2-0-80, Sturrock 10-1-29-1, Ryan 10-2-32-2. Overs: 50.

MELBOURNE INNINGS A KENT c Salpietro b Seymour . . . . . . 0 M BROWN c Morrey b Seymour. . . . . 77 A KEATH st S Coates b McGain . . . . . 30 R COOPER c Murphy b Salpietro . . . . 43 B McDONALD not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 P PETRICOLA c Coates b Seymour . . . 0 W RYAN not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Extras. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Five wickets for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Fall: 1, 81, 155, 156, 156 Bowling: Seymour 9-0-49-3, Adams 9.1-2-26-0, Wilcox 3-0-12-0, Salpietro 10-0-32-1, McGain 10-1-37-1, Morrey 3-0-10-0. Overs: 44.1. Result: Melbourne won by five wickets. Toss: Prahran Umpires: Shawn Craig, Richard Patterson Res Umpire: Phillip Gillespie

Nethersole grabs seven but century foils Malvern BEN Nethersole took seven wickets but couldn’t save Malvern from a disappointing Sub District cricket loss to Kingston Saints on Saturday. Malvern started the second day of the match at Walter Galt Reserve in the box seat, with the home side already 4/47 chasing Malvern’s 178. But while Nethersole (7-88) ran through the visitors’ batting to reduce the home side to 8/83, Malvern was foiled by Lee Dale. Batting at number five, he was last out for 126 as the home side was

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bowled out for 212 to take the points. Early wickets were the key for the Roosters and it was Nethersole who delivered when he bagged Saints skipper Craig Entwistle for 17. That began a purple patch for Malvern, with the home side losing 4/10 as Nethersole grabbed his second five-wicket haul for the club. But Dale was still scoring freely and he was able to push the score to 147 - still 31 in arrears - before the ninth wicket fell.

In a nail-biting finish, Malvern couldn’t make the breakthrough as Dale shared a last-wicket stand of 65 with Michael O’Shea (4). Malvern then made 2/106 batting a second time, with James Lynch unbeaten on 46. Malvern skipper Simon Conway said his team just didn’t have the answer to Dale. “We did a lot right, and I don’t think it was our bowling that cost us the game,” Conway said. “Unfortunately he just had a day

out and you’ve got to take your hat off to him.” Conway was also full of praise for Nethersole, who took all six Kingston wickets which fell on the day. “He was superb. He bowled well early and then came back late and was just as effective,” Conway said. Malvern must now win all three remaining games to have any chance of playing finals. ‘‘We need to get back that confidence and winning feeling,” Conway said.

■ ON FOR THE CHASE Melbourne Wanderers will have a tough chase this week, after Elwood was bowled out for 246 in its Quiney Shield match at the weekend. The Wanderers finishing the day strongly to take the last six wickets for 29 runs. ■ DAVIDSON A GOOD FIT South Yarra-based Old Geelong Football Club has announced former AFL player Tom Davidson as fitness coach. Davidson spent five seasons with Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs but played just one game because of two knee reconstructions. ■ BOWLER GETS THE CALL Melbourne Bowling Club’s Dylan Fisher,18, has been selected in the Australian development squad for the annual TransTasman series in Auckland from March 17-23. ■ SO NEAR, SO FAR Armadale’s women’s bowlers suffered an agonising pennants defeat against Blackburn last week, missing the victory by the narrowest of margins. Armadale went down 2-60 to 14-61. ■ $40,000 ON OFFER Entries for the Stonnington Gift close February 10 for the event on February 22, with several different disciplines available and $40,000 in prizemoney. Entry forms at at val.org.au. ■ SKILLS FOR KIDS Toorak East Malvern Hockey Club will run junior clinics throughout February for players of all abilities at the Hawthorn Hockey Centre’s main ground. Details: email juniorvp@tem.org.au.

JANUARY 30, 2013

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