The Source: Supreme Court judge Lex Lasry calls on community to help track down stolen bike

Supreme Court judge Lex Lasry has put the call out to anyone who spots his bike being cycled around Melbourne by a thief. And his verdict is in on the dill who nicked it: “Pathetic”.

Justice Lex Lasry wants help tracking down his stolen bike. Picture: David Geraghty

Putting the squeeze on Victorias movers, shakers and headline makers.

Have you seen this bike? If so, could you kindly inform Supreme Court judge, Justice Lex Lasry?

His Honour keeps well by driving Porsches and riding very fancy push bikes very long distances.

He also tweets.

A rather miffed Lasry has posted photos of the Pinarello bike (valued at $15,000) complete with serial number, after “some gutless moron” broke into his basement on Monday and stole it and another bike.

His Honour’s brutal verdict?

“Pathetic”.

Some gutless moron broke into my basement on Monday morning and stole this and another road bike. Pathetic. If you happen to see it let me know. pic.twitter.com/J8pM3A6tIX

— Lex (@Lasry08) June 1, 2023

Here’s the serial number for my stolen bike pic.twitter.com/jf7KQ7PfRj

— Lex (@Lasry08) June 2, 2023

Wheelers and Delias at Maha milestone

Amid the critically-acclaimed lamb dish and gastronomy goodwill, there was an elephant in the room at chef Shane Delia’s star-studded celebration for his flagship restaurant Maha.

And it took Gimlet maestro Andrew McConnell to raise the issue with a heartfelt message.

Delia’s food delivery service Providoor went into liquidation last month.

But on Thursday night, at Maha’s 15th anniversary celebrations, McConnell told Delia: “What you did when you created Providoor not only helped the industry get through the very darkest times, but more importantly it gave us all hope and motivation to keep pushing forward.

“I will forever be indebted to Shane for creating Providoor, it was the lifeline we all needed.”

The love in didn’t stop there as Delia’s beloved Bulldogs stepped out in support – president Kylie Watson-Wheeler, coach Luke Beveridge and CEO Ameet Bains – along with club board members and other famous Dogs supporters, outgoing Grand Prix chief Andrew Westacott and TV and radio personality Kate Langbroek.

All the movers and shakers, including Saints president Andrew Bassat and his AFL commissioner brother Paul, raised their glass of arak in a toast to Delia.

Delia replied: “Are we the best restaurant in town? F— no, it’s not about what we’re putting out on a plate, it’s what we’re putting out to our community.”

Shane Delia and Luke Beveridge at Maha. Picture: Supplied

Hellish reception to archbishop’s St Kevin’s visit

Melbourne’s Catholic archbishop Peter Comensoli may have mistimed his first visit to St Kevin’s College in Toorak on Friday.

The day before, the archbishop lost a court appeal against a $1.9m payout for a sex abuse victim of a priest.

In one attack, the victim, then an altar boy, was taken to the bush, assaulted, and feared that he would be buried by his abuser, Father Desmond Gannon, who sexually assaulted children for at least 35 years.

Peter Comensoli’s visit to the elite boys’ school was ill-timed. Picture: Mark Stewart

In the appeal, Comensoli’s legal team argued that the payout should be reduced because some of the victim’s injuries (which included nightmares and suicidal thoughts) were caused by factors beside the abuse itself.

Some St Kevin’s staff considered the payout appeal rather unholy if not downright un-Christian.

It was “outrageous” said one that Comensoli was leading a Friday school mass, for about 100 students and a dozen teachers, before he toured the school.

Another insider was “shocked, disappointed, angry”.

“How is this in line with our child safety policies and stance in support of victims both recent and historical?” they wondered.

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Record label finds new voice in wake of Farnsy doco

The wife and son of late music manager Glenn Wheatley have rebooted the record label that shot John Farnham to superstardom.

The music boss famously created Wheatley Records after every major label rejected Farnham’s comeback record, an album that would be certified 24-times platinum, and sit atop the charts for 25 weeks.

That album was Whispering Jack.

Now Gaynor and Tim Wheatley, buoyed by the success of the Farnham doco, have cleared Wheatley Records, which features two birds in its logo, for take off.

The revived label has scored a hit already. The Farnham doco soundtrack soared to No. 2 on the ARIA chart last week.

Gaynor Wheatley is rebooting Wheatley Records. Picture: Wayne Taylor

im is now sifting through the archives to uncover other gems.

Back in the day, the Wheatley Records roster included Real Life, Moving Pictures, Southern Sons, Dragon and Broderick Smith.

“There was so much business done, like cowboys, with no contracts,” Tim said.

“We don’t know what we do, and don’t, have the masters to. Everyone asks, ‘Did your dad leave you all this stuff?’ I’m like, ‘No, he left treasure maps.’”

Wheatley said the label will also sign new talent.

“I’m determined to use Wheatley Records in the way dad did, which was a lost boys home for artists and bands that didn’t get their chance anywhere else. We’re looking for serious musicians, and we’ll build a family.”

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