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In the groove Yarra Valley ECOSS’ fan-favourite cultural event Rhythms of the World was held on Saturday 19 October, as attendees and musicians braved the weather for a multicultural musical extravaganza. The free entry event provided attendees the opportunity to take part in interactive music and dance workshops, watch captivating multicultural performances and taste culinary delights from around the globe. After a Welcome To Country by Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Kim Wandin, the lineup was packed from 12.30pm to 6.15pm, featuring: Djirri Djirri Dancers (Traditional Indigenous Dance) Szara Fox Trio (Folk/World Music) Kids African Drum Workshop with Kofi Kunkpe Music Sarita Mcharg (World Music/Storytelling) Tenzin Choegyal (Tibetan Music/Performance) Afromoses Baidoo (Afrobeat/World Music) ROTW All-Star JAM (Multicultural Music Collaboration) Kofi Kunkpe Yarra Valley Drummers (African Drumming) AmaruTribe (Latin/World Music) Some of the flavourful food at the event included: Mexican Tacos at Tonantzin Chocolate The Juicy Momo (Tibetan Delights) Indian Curry & Spices Angry Mum Dishes with Dumplings and more. Turn to page 13 for more
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Getting in the groove. (Angela Rivas)
Outcry after death a fall on the track during a regular racing meet.
By Mikayla van Loon A greyhound death was recorded in Healesville on Tuesday 15 October after a three-year-old had
“Gossips faltered and subsequently fell approaching the 150m mark, underwent a post–race
veterinary examination and was found to have a left radius/ulna fracture. Gossips was humanely euthanised,” the stewards report reads. The death sparked concern with the Coalition for the Protec-
death recorded in Victoria this year. Continued page 3
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