Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 30 August 2023

neighbours ‘left

says that transparency has been lacking, and that consultation was not sufficient.

New stations up in lights

LIGHTS designed by a Mentone business are being used in the new underground Metro Tunnel train stations.

The lights are designed by ISM Objects. The business has designed yellow drum lights and 44 chandelier pendant lights for the new stations.

ISM Objects founder Celine Clarke (pictured left) said the project was an “incredible opportunity”

“One of the things [we’re] most proud about is that they are going to have such a long lifespan. They’re going to be there for a long time. For me, my children, it’s very exciting to be a part of it,” she said.

The Metro tunnel will be accessible from the Frankston line by changing at Caulfield Station. For more information visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/ metro-tunnel

Picture: Supplied

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A DECISION on Moorabbin Airport’s draft master plan is imminent.

The draft master plan was rejected by the previous federal government last year. An amended proposal was submitted by the Moorabbin Airport Corporation on 28 June, and an outcome is expected within the next week. Kingston Council has been critical of the draft plan. The mayor Hadi Saab

“The federal government is due to rule on the master plan at any time, yet neighbouring residents have no idea how their homes may be impacted and aviation businesses on the site have been left in the dark about their future,” Saab said. “This is clearly unfair.

One of the reasons the first draft was refused was due to a lack of consultation. How can anyone say there has been consultation when key stakeholders have not been shown any new de-

signs since the first draft was refused.

“We are simply calling for development at Moorabbin Airport to be properly managed in a way that protects aviation at the site, respects neighbouring homes and does not increase safety risks at the site. Buildings should be located away from homes and should leave plenty of open space for emergency landings.”

The Moorabbin Airport Corporation has defended its processes. Moorabbin Airport CEO Paul Ferguson said the master plan “is a result of extensive consultation with the airport’s

stakeholders. Through the master plan process, we held in excess of 300 consultations, and continue to meet with customers through safety forums, individual meetings and through the community aviation consultation group which is held quarterly and open to community bodies and government agencies by invitation, including the City of Kingston.”

“Following stakeholder feedback, the airfield layout and western boundary of the main apron remains unchanged as approved under the master plan 2015,” he said.

The amount of land set aside for nonaviation purposes has been the focus of criticism. Ferguson says that non-aviation development is essential to the airport’s future ambitions.

“Non-aviation development underpins the viability of the airport’s aviation operations. It continues to subsidise future investment in the airport’s aviation activities, including generating direct employment for the region - forecast to increase from 6,500 today to 9,050 in 2029,” he said.

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Calls for more aviation support

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“Our ‘non-aviation development plan’ demonstrates our commitment to the future. It responds to change as we seek to improve the facilities, amenities and infrastructure of our site through positive development to create a vibrant urban destination that safeguards the airport’s future. New development has been planned to complement off-airport activity and is consistent with the City of Kingston planning framework.”

The mayor Hadi Saab said that the final plan should include more al-

lowances for aviation activity. “We have been pleased to meet with [infrastructure minister Catherine] King twice to raise concerns and we hope that a master plan is not approved until proper consultation occurs and that the plan is safe, sets aside more space for existing and future aviation activities and includes buffer zones between warehouses and neighbouring homes,” he said. “There is a strong history of refusing inappropriate airport development with Anthony Albanese previously refusing master plans for both Bankstown (2011) and

Canberra (2008) airports and blocking plans for inappropriate commercial development here at Moorabbin Airport (2013). An airport and the industries on it are not something you can easily replace.”

Moorabbin Airport Chamber of Commerce president Rob Simpson said “aviation businesses are being pushed out in favour of warehouses.”

“There is a global pilot shortage and now is the perfect opportunity to boost strong pilot training services, but businesses have no certainty they will have any room at the airport,” he said.

THE future of Moorabbin Airport will be shaped by a master plan, which has been submitted to the federal infrastructure minister for approval. Picture: Supplied

Report spells doom for coastal houses

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

HUNDREDS of houses in beachside suburbs are at risk of inundation in the next 20 years, a new report has revealed.

The study, titled the Economic Impacts from Sea Level Rise and Storm Surge in Victoria, Australia over the 21st century , was commissioned by the Victorian Marine and Coastal Council and Life Saving Victoria, and undertaken by the University of Melbourne. It estimates that by 2100, sea level rise and storm surge in Victoria will cause $442 billion in damage to the economy.

The report ranked 40 suburbs by the number of properties which are at high risk of inundation by 2040.

Carrum ranked 8th with 556 properties, Edithvale 12th with 376, Bonbeach 18th with 257, Seaford 21st with 229, and Patterson Lakes 22nd with 196. Chelsea, Aspendale, and Chelsea Heights also featured in the top 40.

By 2070 Patterson Lakes, Seaford, and Chelsea will be the local suburbs at greatest risk of inundation, the report found.

Victorian Marine and Coastal Council chair Dr Anthony Boxshall said that action needs to be taken to prevent huge losses on Victoria’s coasts. “We know that climate change is going to hurt many Victorian communities if we do not act,” he said. “This rigorous report clearly and comprehensively documents the

economic challenges that Victoria’s coastal communities will face from sea level rise and related storm surges. Spending on adaptation over the next two decades could help reduce future risk and save significantly on the estimates of future costs.”

When submitting its plan for future housing developments to the planning minister, Kingston Council included the report in its material (“Housing height limits sent to planning minister” The News 16/8/23).

Professor Tom Kompas from the University of Melbourne wrote in the report that “the economic damages from sea level rise / storm surge to coastal areas are more than enough to trigger considerable financial instability for many coastal communities and the state of Victoria itself, not to mention the potential loss of life, and damages to food, water supply and environmental assets from sea level rise and storm surge, many aspects of which are not accounted for in our calculations.”

To read the report visitmarineandcoastalcouncil.vic.gov.au/resources/ vmacc-reports

ASPENDALE is one of eight local suburbs at risk of major inundation damage by 2100, a new report has found. Picture: Gary Sissons

Teenager arrested on drug charges

A TEENAGER was arrested for allegedly trafficking LSD at Frankston Train Station earlier this month.

Victoria Police dedicated more resources to patrolling the station on 18 August. That day they arrested the 17-year-old, who they say will be charged with allegedly trafficking LSD, possessing proceeds of crime, and possessing a drug of dependence.

That day police also arrested a 14-year-old boy for alleged criminal damage and marking graffiti. A 20-year-old Narre Warren man was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

With assistance from a drug detection dog (pictured above), police issued five caution notices for possessing cannabis. Three penalty notices were handed out for offences including riding outside a train, possessing open alcohol, and possessing a controlled weapon. A pocket knife was seized.

Victoria Police Transit South acting sergeant David Healy said the operation was a success. “While transit police and PSOs are out and about every day, these targeted operations help us detect and deter offending across the network. Anti-social behaviour – including carrying drugs, weapons and graffiti – will not be tolerated,” he said.

“We’ll continue to conduct these operations at public transport hubs across Melbourne’s south to deter this type of behaviour and ensure commuters not only are safe, but feel safe. If you have nothing to hide, then you won’t mind engaging with our detection dogs.”

Man charged with hockey stick attacks

A MAN who allegedly attacked four people with a hockey stick in Frankston South last week has been charged.

Police say the attacks occurred on 23 August. They allege that a man used a hockey stick to attack a man on Casuarina Drive at around midday. Three women were later allegedly assaulted by the man near Sweetwater Creek Reserve. In a statement Victoria Police said the attacks were “unprovoked” and that the parties were not known to each other.

A man and two women received treatment for their injuries after the attacks. Another woman was taken to hospital for observation with non-lifethreatening injuries, police say.

On 25 August, police confirmed they had arrested a 38-year-old man from Frankston and charged him with assault-related offences including recklessly cause injury, intentionally cause injury, and assault with a weapon. He was remanded in custody to face Frankston Magistrates’ Court.

Stolen car found

A DRIVER has been arrested in Frankston after allegedly evading police in a stolen car.

Police say the car was stolen from Pearcedale on the morning of 19 August. They spotted the car in Clayton at 1pm, and tracked it through Noble Park, Dandenong, and Carrum Downs with the assistance of the police helicopter.

The car allegedly stopped on Dandenong Road East in Frankston near the intersection of Overton Road, before reversing into a police car.

The driver, a 26-year-old man from Pearcedale, was arrested at the scene. Victoria Police said he is assisting them with their enquiries.

Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn

Musical tells tale of iconic footy hit Last chance to visit exhibition

THE story behind one of football’s most enduring hits will be told at Parkdale’s Shirley Burke Theatre next month.

Cazaly: The Musical will tell the story of how Mike Brady’s hit song Up There Cazaly came to be.

Up There Cazaly was originally performed by the Two Man Band in 1979. It was written to promote Channel 7’s VFL coverage, and has been played every September since.

The show’s cast includes Peter Sullivan, Andrea Lees, Adrian Scott, Shannon Scott, Angus Burchall, Geoff Cox, and former AFL footballer Russell Robertson.

Cazaly: The Musical will be performed at 1pm and 8pm on 20 September. For information and tickets visit kingstonarts.com.au/performances/ music/cazaly-the-musical

AN exhibition featuring works from outstanding Indigenous artists closes this weekend.

For our Elders opened for NAIDOC Week this year at the Kingston Arts Centre in Moorabbin. The exhibition closes on Saturday, 2 September.

Artists featured include Adam Magennis, a Bunurong artist with 28 years of experience. He regularly works on public art installations, and is the director of Kaptify Art Services in Mornington.

Artists Beverley Meldrum, Bayley Mifsud, Cassie Leatham, Jenna Lee, Aunty Katrina Amon, Madi Mercer, and Dominic White also feature.

The exhibition is open from Wednesday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm. For more information visit kingstonarts.com.au/visual-arts-and-exhibitions/ all-exhibitions/naidoc-week-for-our-elders

Opportunity to grow Peninsula Market

COMPASS Pools Melbourne is looking to sell to or partner with either existing businesses who want to extend into the swimming pool building market.The company is looking to localised this dealership zone and is seeking expressions of interest.

This unique opportunity comes as Compass Pools Melbourne pivots to meet the demands of Melbourne’s growing population

This offer is not a franchise; instead it is an opportunity to be an authorised dealer of a premium product.

Compass Pools Melbourne’s General Manager Kate Smith says this is one of our largest zones on offer and the Mornington Peninsula has demonstrated long-term demand for in-ground fibreglass pools. The market is well-established.

“This zone has achieved solid installation numbers but with a pool builders based locally there will be an even greater opportunity to enhance sales.”

“It has always been strong in the holiday house market with this very low maintenance self cleaning pool & the local residential market”

“We are offering as little or as much support as is required. There is immediate access to the Compass Pools’ Dealer system and we will provide extensive history of existing and future jobs predicted in each zone.”

‘One of the key benefits for builders with access to a Compass Pools dealership zone, is

the licence to build pools featuring the Vantage self-cleaning system.’

“Compass Pools Melbourne has pioneered this self-cleaning system, having installed thousands of swimming pools featuring this proven product,” Ms Smith says.

“We build the only fibreglass swimming pools in Australia that are rated to meet the demands of such a high-pressure and effective self-cleaning mechanism. The Vantage product is renowned for being the most reliable and successful on the market.”

Compass Pools Melbourne has an established reputation for delivering high quality swimming pools reliably and efficiently, having formed a working partnership with the owners of Compass Pools Australia over 40 years ago.

Since then, it has grown to become one of the most well-known and respected swimming pool brands in Melbourne and beyond. It has an ongoing commitment to building pools to a consistently high standard.

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• #1 ranking website in Australia; If you would like more information on this unique opportunity, email sales@ compasspoolsvic.com.au or contact Kate Smith on 03 9764 2700.

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A SCULPTURE by Jenna Lee from the For our Elders exhibition. Picture: Supplied

Doors open at former Saints training base

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

AFTER a multi-million dollar refurbishment at ratepayers’ expense, the community hub at St Kilda FC’s former Seaford training base has opened.

The Healthy Futures Hub now hosts local sporting clubs, a community centre, a gym and pool, physios, dentists, occupational therapists, personal trainers, and NDIS providers.

After moving to Seaford amid much fanfare in 2010, St Kilda FC moved its training back to Moorabbin just eight years later. It signed a lease at the Seaford site valid until 2059, which has since been renegotiated. The club remains the head tenant of the site.

The project was costed at $5.46 million in an update provided in mid2022, which is $2.23 million over its original budget. Since then the contracted builder collapsed, and subcontractors were engaged to finish the project. Council did not confirm the final cost to The News, with minor works still yet to be completed.

Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said the reopened facility “brings together 12 organisations offering a wide range of services related to learning, wellbeing and physical health that are accessible to everyone, regardless of age or ability.”

“Integrated health services play a critical role in promoting the health and wellbeing of communities. The Healthy Futures Hub is not only a significant step forward for the health and wellbeing of our community, but

it also has the potential to drive economic growth in the region,” he said.

“By creating a one-stop-shop for a variety of health needs, we’re making it easier for people to access the services they need to live healthy and active lives.”

St Kilda FC was widely criticised for the way it handled its Seaford move. St Kilda FC CEO Simon Lethlean said the club is “thrilled to be part

of such a meaningful project that will positively impact the health and wellbeing of the community.”

“The Healthy Futures Hub is an exciting initiative that aligns with our commitment to supporting the local community and promoting a healthy lifestyle. We look forward to the positive impact it will have on the lives of those who use it,” he said.

The initial cost of the Seaford facili-

ty was split between Frankston Council, the state government, the AFL, and St Kilda FC more than a decade ago. Council contributed $3.8 million and the state government put in $3.45 million.

St Kilda’s initial 50-year lease was handed out with a peppercorn rent. The terms of St Kilda’s new lease were publicly exhibited in 2021 - a seven year lease was agreed to with

the Saints paying $10,000 in the first year up to $20,000 year four and onwards. A provision was included for two further seven year periods if the terms of the lease are not breached, however future terms may be subject to renegotiation (“New lease for Saints at Seaford”, The News 11/10/21).

The Healthy Futures Hub is at 151 East Road in Seaford.

BELVEDERE Community Centre manager Meredith MacKenzie (centre) cuts the ribbon to open the Healthy Futures Hub. Frankston councillors Sue Baker and Kris Bolam, St Kilda FC CEO Simon Lethlean, Cr David Asker, Associate Professor Libby Callaway, Council CEO Phil Cantillon, Professor Terry Haines, Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke, Dunkley MP Peta Murphy, and the mayor Nathan Conroy also attended (pictured L to R).

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

THURSDAY EXTRAORDINARY ESCAPES

ABC TV, 8.30pm

Presenter Sandi Toksvig (pictured, QI) has well and truly settled into an agreeable groove in the third season of this gallivanting travel show. While visiting gorgeous locations with interesting guests – so far, the Republic of Ireland with Eddie Izzard, Wales with Roisin Conaty – the lively chatter and banter is the real thrill of this show, along with the jaw-dropping British scenery. Tonight, Sandi is joined by comedian and writer Rosie Jones (The Last Leg) on an adventure in the Midlands.

FRIDAY MINISERIES: THE CONTROL ROOM

ABC TV, 8.30pm

Meet Gabe, an ordinary emergency call centre worker in Glasgow, whose life is about to be turned inside out in this breakneck, moody thriller. Scotsman Iain De Caestecker (pictured, The Winter King) radiates fear as Gabe – inevitably you’ll begin wishing you hadn’t got caught up in his twisting and turning predicament. Thankfully, this gritty yet expertly pieced together puzzle is told in just three succinct parts.

SUNDAY PLAY SCHOOL: HUMPTY AND DAD

ABC TV PLUS, 9am

Funnyman Hamish Blake (pictured) has carved his career out of being a big kid at heart. Blake brings his trademark charm to this Father’s Day episode, a special for kids and dads alike. It’s a celebration of fatherly love, with Humpty Dumpty and his own bespectacled father joining Blake for songs, games and stories. It’s a sweet way to kick off dad’s day.

MONDAY MY KITCHEN RULES

SEVEN, 7.30pm

It’s one thing for contestants to behave in a sterile studio environment, where cameras follow their every move, but out in the real world – or even better, in their own home – all bets are off. Back for its 13th season, this stalwart of Australia’s crowded cooking show landscape once again sees real people open up their homes to judges Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge and their fellow contestants, with a return to the format’s original recipe – each state is represented by a team of two.

Tonight, WA’s “just friends” team Tommy and Rach (pictured) are hoping for a perfect score.

Thursday, August 31

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent.

A look at a sovereign citizen’s group.

8.30 Extraordinary Escapes: Rosie Jones. Part 4 of 5.

9.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) Hosted by Chris Moller.

10.05 Art Works. (R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 AI vs Human: The Creativity Experiment. (R)

12.05 Q+A. (R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.40 Tenable. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (PGa)

8.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico: Yucatan.

Eva Longoria heads to Yucatan.

9.20 Kin. (MA15+v) Amanda is hell-bent on making Viking pay.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Max Anger: With One Eye Open. (Malv)

11.35 Atlantic Crossing. (PGa, R) 3.50

Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Final Four. (Ml) A look at the final four AFLW expansion clubs.

10.00 Air Crash Investigations: Pressure Point. (PGa) Examines the crash of Japan Airlines 123.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGas) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

8.30 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Tommy and Rach in My Kitchen Rules

Friday, September 1

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Sophie explains how flowers fruit.

8.30 Miniseries: The Control Room. (Mal) Part 1 of 3. An emergency call handler receives a desperate call from a woman who appears to know him.

9.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) Barnaby and Nelson join forces with two Danish detectives to investigate a murder.

11.00 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events.

11.20 Miniseries: Innocent. (Mals, R)

12.05 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic River

Journeys: The Suwannee River. (PGav, R) Narrated by Bill Nighy.

8.30 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire: Lifeline Nile. (Premiere, PGav) Explores ancient Egyptian history.

9.30 New York: The City That Never Sleeps: Biggest. (PGal, R) Part 3 of 3.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Vise Le Coeur. (MA15+a)

11.50 Reunions. (Ma, R) 1.45 Box 21. (MA15+av, R) 3.35 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Saturday, September 2

6.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (R) Annabel Crabb meets Linda Burney.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Grantchester. (PGa) Geordie is on desk duty as Elliot contrives to force him to resign. The next murder case is handed to Larry.

8.20 Vera. (PG, R) Vera and Joe investigate the murder of the son of a prominent family whose body was found on the beach.

9.50 Bay Of Fires. (Malv, R) Frankie is determined to find out who is responsible for sabotaging her Bay of Fires operation.

10.45 Diana. (PG, R) A celebration of the life of Diana, Princess of Wales.

12.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 Queen Victoria’s Royal Mob: All Hail The Prince Of Wales. (M)

9.25 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: The Lakes And Dales. (PGa, R)

10.15 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain.

(PGal, R) 11.05 Rex In Rome. (Malv, R) 12.55

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 1. Melbourne v Collingwood.

9.15 MOVIE: Ghostbusters. (2016, PGhlv, R) Following a ghostly invasion of Manhattan, two paranormal enthusiasts, a nuclear engineer, and a subway worker band together to save New York from an otherworldly threat. Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon.

11.40 The Voice. (PG, R) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

1.25 Reverie. (Mav, R) Mara’s personal tragedy comes to a head.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Mega Zoo. (PG, R)

8.30 MOVIE: Monster-In-Law.

(2005, Ms, R) A woman tries to prevent her son’s wedding. Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda.

10.30 MOVIE: The Vow. (2012, PGalns, R)

12.30 MOVIE: Collateral Beauty. (2016, Ml, R) Will Smith, Edward Norton, Kate Winslet. 2.20 It’s All Greek To Me. (R) 2.50

9Honey: He Said She Said. (PG) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. (Final) Property experts search for homes.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mlv, R) Guests include Jamie Lee Curtis, Eric Idle, David Tennant, Lydia West and Robbie Williams.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 1. Hawthorn v Essendon.

9.15 MOVIE: Ghostbusters: Afterlife. (2021, PGhl, R) Two kids discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon.

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: War With Grandpa. (2020, PGal, R) A boy pranks his grandfather. Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman.

6.00 Luxury Escapes. (Return) Presented by Cameron Daddo.

6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGl, R) A husband and wife are washed off rocks.

7.00 Location, Location, Location Australia. (R) Property experts search for homes.

8.00 To Be Advised.

MOVIE: Sorry We Missed You. (2019, MA15+l, R, , France, Belgium) Katie Proctor.

(PGa, R)

2.45 UFOs.

3.55 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.55

Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15

France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

11.50 Dog Patrol. (PGa, R) Corrections drug dogs sniff out trouble.

12.20 MOVIE: Until We Are Safe. (2016, MA15+av, R) A woman goes on the run with her son. Beth Grant.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Clever. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

9.25 MOVIE: The Equalizer. (2014, MA15+lv, R) A former black-ops agent, who faked his death, comes out of retirement to rescue a girl. Denzel Washington, Chloë Grace Moretz.

12.00 MOVIE: A Fish Called Wanda. (1988, Mls, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

9.00 MOVIE: xXx: Return Of Xander Cage. (2017, Mlsv, R) Xander Cage is recruited to lead a team of death-defying adrenaline junkies on a mission. Vin Diesel, Ruby Rose, Donnie Yen.

The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30

Helping Hands. (PG)

(R) 5.00 Art Works.

6.30 Compass: The AweHunters With Julia Baird.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) A TV news presenter is found strangled.

8.30 Bay Of Fires. (Final, MA15+v) After several failed attempts, Johann and his hit men arrive in town determined to kill Stella.

9.30 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R) Maggie tries to inspire a visit from her grandkids.

10.00 The Newsreader. (Final, Ml, R) The newsroom reports on the Chernobyl disaster.

10.55 Total Control. (Mlv, R)

11.45 Talking Heads. (PG, R)

12.20 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.00 Escape From The City. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

2.30pm Football. First Nations Indigenous Football

Cup. Women’s. Round 2. NT Yappas v Jummalungs.

Replay. 4.00 Characters Of Broome. 5.00 Bush Bands Bash. 6.00 Going Native. 6.30 News. 6.40 Nature’s Great Migration. 7.40 Inside Central Station. 8.40 Ferguson Rises. 10.15 Living Black. 10.45

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. Australians tell personal stories.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG)

Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 Space 22. (PGa, R)

11.40 The Human Revolution. (PG, R) 12.35 Parliament Question Time. 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Tenable. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.10 The Bee Whisperer. (PGal, R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (Final, PG) 11.30 Curious Traveller. (Premiere, PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 1. North Melbourne v St Kilda. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 1. Brisbane Lions v Richmond. From Brighton Homes Arena, Brisbane. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 8. Highlights. 5.30

Speedweek. 3.00 Saved By A Stranger. (PGa, R) 4.00 Trail Towns. (PG) 4.30 Cycling. 6.00 Fishing Australia. (R) 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 The AFL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 12.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 1.00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. (PG, R) 1.30 Iconic Australia. (PGa) 2.40 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.50 The Block. (PGl, R) 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Postcards. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Building The Vatican. (PGa) Explores the Vatican.

8.30 Rise And Fall: The World Trade Center. (PGa) The story of the architects and engineers who helped create the World Trade Center Twin Towers.

10.00 Raiders Of The Lost Treasures. (PGal, R) Part 2 of 3.

11.10 Iznik: The Sunken Basilica. (PG)

12.20 24 Hours In Emergency: Forever Changes. (Ma, R)

2.05 9/11: The Pentagon. (Mav, R)

2.55 Patriot Brains. (Mals, R)

3.45 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Voice. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Born To Kill? Robert Napper. (MA15+av) A look at serial killer Robert Napper.

11.15 Autopsy USA: John Ritter. (Ma) A look at the 2003 death of John Ritter.

12.15 MOVIE: Secrets In The Woods. (2020, MA15+av, R) Brittany Underwood.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 The Block. (PGl)

8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.40 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.10 Australian Crime Stories: John Friedrich – The Great Imposter. (Ma, R)

11.10 Killer At The Crime Scene. (Mv)

12.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am, R) 12.50

World’s Greatest Natural Icons. (R) 1.40 Our State On A Plate. (R) 2.05 Killer At The Crime Scene. (Mv, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project.

A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Traitors. The Traitors’ powers are growing, but this could lead to their eventual downfall.

9.00 FBI. (Mv) FBI Special Agent Maggie Bell and the team jump into action when JOC analyst Kelly Moran is taken hostage after stumbling across a bank robbery in progress.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) A marine’s body is discovered in a junkyard.

11.00 Five Bedrooms. (Mal, R) Liz is wooed by a host of law firms.

12.00 The Sunday Project. (R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

UCI 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Pooches At Play. (R) 10.00 St10. (PG) 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.00 Breaking Ooze. (PGv, R) 1.15 My Market Kitchen. (R) 1.30 Three Blue Ducks. (PGl, R) 2.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Destination Dessert. (R) 3.30 Exploring Off The Grid. (PGl, R) 4.00 GCBC. (R) 4.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 5.00 News. To donate , scan the QR code or visit takeabreakforcancer.org.au

Monday, September 4

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Finding Your Roots: Impression – Larry David, Bernie Sanders. (PG)

8.30 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PG) Part 5 of 5.

9.25 24 Hours In Emergency:

Life’s Too Short. (Mal) An elderly man has a cardiac arrest.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 My Brilliant Friend. (Mn)

12.00 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+v, R) 3.40

Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (Return, PGl) The competition kicks off in Perth, Western Australia with friends Tommy and Rach.

9.15 The Rookie. (Mv) The team must stop a militia from detonating a highly combustible truck in their possession.

10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) The FBI pursues a shady Casanova.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Chicago Fire. (Ma)

12.45 The Village. (Mas, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam.

8.40 Missing Persons Investigation. (PGa) A woman searches for her brother.

9.40 Footy Classified. (M) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.

10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 Mr Mayor. (PGs)

11.35 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R)

12.25 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. (PG, R) 1.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.05 Hello SA. (PG) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

A Current Affair. (R)

Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Traitors. Hosted by Rodger Corser.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.40 To Be Advised.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) The team chases an oligarch.

11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Tuesday, September 5

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Solent.

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: Japan’s Cheap Homes. Explores Japan’s abandoned houses.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Point: Referendum Road Trip. (R)

11.30 Blackport. (Premiere, MA15+s)

11.05 Four Corners. (R)

11.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.10 Parliament Question Time. 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.40 Tenable. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

12.25 Tokyo Vice. (Malsv, R) 2.25 Red Light. (MA15+as, R) 4.15 Food Safari. (R)

4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Wednesday, September 6

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (Ml) South Australian mother-and-son team, Sonia and Marcus, are hoping to impress the judges.

9.15 RFDS. (Mam) Eliza is tasked with leading the review into the White Cliffs incident.

10.15 Talking Finals. (Premiere) Hosted by James Brayshaw.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R)

12.45 S.W.A.T. (Madv, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam.

8.40 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Ml) Comedy panel show.

9.40 Love Triangle. (Premiere, Mls) Three singles meet for a date after only texting.

11.10 Nine News Late.

11.40 The Killer Nanny: Did She Do It? (Mav)

12.30 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) 1.20 Court Cam. (Mlv, R) 1.45 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Shark Tank. A panel’s pitched inventions and ideas.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) A dad from McGee’s children’s school is linked to a break-in at a storage bunker.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) A marine’s body is discovered in a junkyard.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WTFAQ. (Mal) Cameron James finds out if his dog loves him. 9.25 Starstruck. (Return, Ml) Jessie and Tom come face to face.

9.50 Would I Lie To You? (R)

10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. (R) 10.50 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 11.50 The Great Acceleration. (PG, R) 12.50 Parliament Question Time. 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.40 Tenable. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Michael Mosley Secrets Of The Superagers: Health. (PG)

8.30 Building The Snowy: The Legacy. (PG) Part 3 of 3.

9.30 Wolf. (Malsv) Jack is convinced the killer is still at large.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Dark Woods. (Mav)

12.00 La Jauria. (MA15+dv, R) 3.55 Food Safari. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal) Hosted by Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge.

9.15 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.15 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Terry Floyd. (Ma, R) A look at the case of Terry Floyd.

11.20 The Latest: Seven News.

11.50 Sun, Sea And Surgery. (MA15+a, R)

12.50 The Enemy Within. (Mav, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam.

8.40 Luxe Listings Sydney. (Ml) Simon takes a tour of a sleek renovation for a new client from overseas.

D’Leanne pitches for a new listing.

9.45 Footy Classified. (M) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.

10.45 Nine News Late.

11.15 The Equalizer. (MA15+v)

12.05 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R)

1.05 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am, R) 2.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair.

(R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PGdls) Hosted by Celia Pacquola.

8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Ma) Four Aussie mates set out to embarrass each other in a public setting as first aid instructors.

9.00 Five Bedrooms. (Ml) Ainsley is thrilled after she gets into a committed relationship for the first time.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGa) Veronica asks Todd for a favour.

11.00 FBI. (Mv, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Football - Frankston beat Somerville decisively

Compiled by Cameron McCullough CONDITIONS were perfect for football on Saturday last and a big crowd witnessed the first semi-final match between Somerville and Frankston at Somerville.

The special train chartered by the Frankston club was well patronised.

In the first two contests between these two clubs Somerville defeated Frankston rather easily – the first game Somerville scored 9.7 to 6.12; the second, 13.10 to 4.0; whilst Frankston had their revenge in the third match.

Somerville had a strong eighteen in the field, but Frankston were minus Arthur Gamble, who is on the injured list, and this sturdy follower’s assistance was sadly missed in the ruck, although on this occasion Frankston held their own in this department.

Frankston opened the first quarter with sparkling football, and within a few minutes of the start had scored a goal.

The game was rather fast and lashes of good systematic football was shown by both sides.

May (Frankston) in the centre, was brilliant all through the game, whilst Bagley (Somerville) half-forward, was marking and kicking well.

Frankston’s fine combination and passing always gave them a decided advantage, although one or two players were inclined to hold the ball a little too long.

Ray Baxter, on the forward line was unbeatable, and Ted Reynolds was showing some of his old cleverness as the game progressed.

The Somerville cracks, Hassett and McConville, were playing clever football, but the team on the whole lacked

the dash of the opponents.

Somerville played a hard, plugging game throughout, but were handicapped by the slowness of their forwards.

With the advantage of the slight breeze Frankston scored 4.4 to 2.5 at the first change.

The second quarter was more evenly contested, but Frankston continued to show better concertedness, and were putting plenty of vigor into their efforts.

Emerson was excellent in defence for Frankston, his skyscraping marks being a bright feature.

Tyree, Sullivan and Norm Unthank (Somerville) were conspicuous this term in their respective places, and seldom failed to put the ball to good purpose.

Bagley, also shone out, and was applauded repeatedly for his skill.

Half-time scores showed Frankston exactly 2 goals to the good: 8.9 to 6.9. The quarter scores being: Frankston, 4.5; Somerville, 4.4.

The third quarter opened again with Frankston in the ascendancy.

McComb brothers, Dess, May and Pike, all coming under notice with good individual efforts, and Vagg, full back (a novel position for this rather diminutive player) was pleasing.

Frankston scored 3.2 to 1.2 this term, which gave them a lead of 4 goals.

The final term, Frankston, with the slight wind in their favor, still put on pressure and completely outclassed their opponents; the Frankston forwards doing excellent work, and the team on the whole showing something like premiership form.

The game up to this stage had been

played in a most friendly spirit, and a slight misunderstanding between two opposing players was soon quelled, and the game proceeded peacefully.

Somerville were trying hard to reduce that 24–point majority, but Frankston were too fast, and finished better.

They put on 5.1 to 1.2 this term, the final scores being: Frankston, 16 goals 12 behinds. Somerville, 8 goals 13 behinds.

May played brilliantly for the winners in the centre, whilst Ray Baxter was equally successful on the forline, being ably assisted by Reynolds, although a little too anxious at times.

Emerson also played excellently, whilst McComb brothers, Golds, Vagg, Kidgell, Kyne, Williams, Dess, Pike (until hurt), and Coxall (at times) were the best of the others.

Bagley was the most outstanding player for Somerville, whilst Hassett, McConville, Tyree, Sullivan, N. Unthank and Mentiplay were also prominent.

Beaumont, as umpire, gave general satisfaction. Somerville received 66 “frees” and Frankston 41 – a total of 107.

***

MEMBERS of the Frankston Tennis Club are notified by advertisement in another column that a meeting of the club will be held next Friday night at 8 o’clock in the Mechanics’ Hall.

***

DESPITE certain action taken by the Shire Council, property owners and others continue to complain of the serious damage done to property by wandering stock.

In another column it is announced

that all stock found trespassing on “Moondah” Estate will be impounded without further notice.

***

WE have pleasure in recording the continued progress of the firm of Messrs. J. Lloyd & Sons Pty. Ltd., manufacturers of the famous “Cranleigh” brand of hams, bacon and the celebrated “Cranleigh” luncheon sausage and other high-class small goods.

This Frankston firm has built up its reputation on the uniform excellence of the article supplied until the words “reliability” and “Lloyd’s” are now terms synonymous.

In these days when darksome revelations are being made by the Health Commission it is gratifying to know that the firm of Lloyd & Sons use only the primest quality of meats in the manufacture of their goods, and utilise their own stock for the purpose.

All goods bearing the “Cranleigh” brand are obtainable at the leading retail business houses in Frankston, Carrum, Chelsea and throughout the Peninsula.

***

Our Somerville Letter

The local Red Cross ladies held a successful fancy dress ball in the Mechanics’ Institute on August 22.

A good muster was present, although there was a lack of fancy costumes.

The young people do not appear to enter into the spirit of a fancy dress ball in the manner they should.

A very enjoyable evening was spent.

Dancing, ending up in the small hours of the morning.

Arrangements were ably carried out by the ladies in their usual finished style.

The judging was performed by Mr. M. Brody and Mr. W. Gregory in a satisfactory manner.

Mr. A. Unthank was M.C.

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ON Tuesday last a start was made on the new Frankston garage and engineering works. It will have a frontage of 41ft. 8in. to Bay Street, with a depth of 100ft., and will be constructed of brick.

The extensive service facilities of the new garage will be fully equipped to meet every need of the car and truck owners.

***

MR. Cyril Twining, son of Mrs. Twining, of Frankston, who has been occupying an important Government position at Raubaul, is returning to home and is due to arrive in Melbourne today.

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MRS. F. Wells, senr., mother of Cr. F. H. Wells, is at present an inmate of the Melbourne Eye and Ear Hospital. She is suffering from a gathering in one of her ears.

***

HIS many friends will be delighted to know that Mr. James Lambie, of Mornington road, is now making a splendid recovery after his recent severe illness.

He was able to drive into Frankston during the week.

Mr. and Mrs. Lambie leave for Healesville next week, where they will remain for some time.

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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 29 & 31 Aug 1923

FOLLOWING their 2022 performances of “Swan Lake”, THE ROYAL CZECH BALLET returns with their presentation of the classic masterpiece, “SLEEPING BEAUTY” in September - November 2023

“SLEEPING BEAUTY” follows the story of Princess Aurora. When the bad fairy Carabosse is not invited by the King to the Princess’ christening, she casts a spell on the Princess that will mean she will die if pricked by a needle from the age of 16. The King tries to protect his daughter by banning all needles in the Kingdom, however Princess Aurora accidentally pricks her finger on her 16th birthday. 100 years later, a handsome prince stumbles upon the Sleeping Beauty, Princess Aurora, where

she is awoken from her sleep and witchcraft is defeated.

THE ROYAL CZECH BALLET’s performances of “SWAN LAKE” in 2022 were acclaimed by theatre goers and critics alike - “SLEEPING BEAUTY” will international soloists CRISTINA TERENTIEV and NATALYA KUSCH (formerly of the Australian Ballet and Queensland Ballet). The male leads of the Prince will be played by YEVHENIY SVYETLITSA and NIKOLAY NAZARKEVICH.

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Stacks On! In Your Face with a Business Case

By Stuart McCullough

HUZZAH! Christina Aguilera is coming to perform a one-off show in Melbourne later this year. The breathless announcement came earlier this week and made clear that this event is not a result of mere happenstance but has come to be because of a fabulous Government initiative. Hooray for everyone! But as overwhelmed with excitement as I am to the point of being barely able to function, given the recent somewhat unpleasant business involving a major international sporting event being dumped with all the dignity of a soiled mattress, it’s incumbent on all of us to ask one, simple question – does the business case stack up?

I’ll be honest; there was a time when I thought a ‘business case’ was the thing you used to take your lunch to work. When I got my first office job, my business case was one I’d acquired from a second-hand store. It was old and falling apart. At one point, the handle unravelled; meaning that when I carried it, errant staples dug into the palm of my hand. Then the bottom fell out, along with my lunch. It was at that point that I decided that this particular business case no longer stacked up and I replaced it with a satchel.

I’ve since become aware that a business case is a key determinant as to whether something should or shouldn’t happen. Often, they’re associated with large-scale events but there’s no reason why they couldn’t also help inform everyday activities. Just yesterday, I declined to unload the dishwasher because the business case didn’t stack up. This was in stark contrast to the dishes themselves, which stacked up quite neatly. Having weighed up the likely economic cost and benefit of emptying the dishwasher, I concluded that the most fiscally responsible course from here on out would be to eat with my hands. It’s working a treat.

I’m beginning to see everything in a completely different light. I’ve decided that before I next agree to put the bins out, I should refer the ques-

tion to an inquiry and see what the experts have to say. From there, I’ll probably form some kind of committee to reject the report before engaging a second set of more expensive experts to give me another report that recommends the development of a business case. Granted, by the time it’s done, there may well be rubbish piled up to the roof, but if I do ultimately decide to take the bins out, it’ll be a decision that’s supported by the best information available. There’ll be no question that it stacks up.

For those of you who think the very idea of a business case is as interesting as sewing a button or cleaning the lint from your uncle’s favourite jacket, I can only say that you are monstrously

mistaken. A business case is so much more that a set of figures and financial analysis. A decent business case is like a wild stallion that is prone to being spooked and easily startled. It’s for this reason that opposing sides to an argument can have conflicting views on whether a particular business case stacks up or stacks down.

But what recent weeks have demonstrated is that you no longer need two opposing sides to have conflicting views over a business case. Rather, you need only one side and about fifteen months to undergo the metamorphosis from ‘stacked’ to ‘unstacked’. This, it must be said, is groundbreaking.

Previously, I was unaware that a business case

could, in effect, go off like a carton of milk in the sun if given enough time. Who was responsible for leaving the business case out of the fridge has, to date, not been satisfactorily answered and, I feel, whether or not an answer will or won’t be given may, of itself, be the subject of a business case.

Clearly, a business case can be a volatile thing, capable of turning at any moment, striking out at anyone unfortunate enough to be standing nearby. What’s not clear is how something that, last year, stacked up, was a short time later found to be wanting; failing to stack up to the point of complete collapse. Like fiscal Jenga, did someone pull out a vital block that caused the entire business case stack to collapse? Who can say?

But if there’s anything that the calamitous experience of not hosting the Commonwealth Games has taught us, it’s that you should always have a Plan B. I, for one, do not want a situation where Christina Aguilera is turned away at customs after arriving at Tullamarine Airport. Luckily, I have the perfect solution.

As a teenager, I was in a band called 20/20 Vision. Once we played the Hastings Day Parade on a flatbed truck. We stood on the back of that thing, trying to keep our balance as the generator powered our amps and guitars. People loved it. Mostly they loved the fact that we were moving and they only had to suffer through our original songs for a few seconds before we were gone, but they loved it all the same.

If, God forbid, the business case should unexpectedly unstack itself before the big performance, my hope is that we can dig out the flatbed and the generator and send Christina Aguilera sailing down High Street Hastings on a Saturday morning. Granted, she’s a fabulous artist who deserves more than a flatbed truck. But I figure while it may not be ‘Beautiful’, at least it stacks up.

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Steady hands: Frankston YCW were too good for Pines, clinching a 67-point win.

Bulls crash out of finals, Stonecats succeed

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By Brodie Cowburn

DIVISION ONE

MT Eliza knocked Frankston Bombers out of the finals on Sunday.

It was a cagey affair at Olympic Park. The Bombers went into the halftime break ahead by ten points.

Mt Eliza broke the game open in the third term. A four-goals-to-zero quarter saw Mt Eliza go ahead by 15.

The Redlegs held onto their lead in the final term, and went on to claim an 11 point win 8.7 (55) to 6.8 (44). Nicholas MacDonald Girolami, Nathan Jones, and Finlay Bayne were Mt Eliza’s best.

Frankston YCW won the qualifying final at Baxter Park last Saturday.

The Stonecats raced out of the gates to a big early lead, and never looked like losing. Pines were never able to recover from their poor start.

Frankston YCW picked up a comprehensive 67 point win 18.14

(122) to 8.7 (55).

This weekend, Dromana and Frankston YCW will play off for a Grand Final spot. Olympic Park hosts the heavyweight match-up on Saturday, with the game beginning at 2.15pm. Pines and Mt Eliza will play at RJ Rowley Reserve on Sunday from 2.15pm.

DIVISION TWO

KARINGAL have crashed out of the 2023 finals series.

The Bulls had a brilliant homeand-away season. They lost just three games all year, and finished second on the ladder.

After a first round finals loss to Somerville, the Bulls were faced with a do-or-die clash against Devon Meadows last Sunday. Chelsea Recreation Reserve hosted the match.

Goals were hard to come by all day for both sides. Inaccuracy ended up costing Karingal their season.

Devon Meadows defeated Karingal

by 10 points - 4.13 (37) to 6.11 (47). A goalless final term sealed Karingal’s fate.

Somerville booked their Grand Final spot on Saturday with an upset win over Mornington.

Somerville played Mornington at RJ Rowley Reserve on Saturday with a place in the Grand Final on the line. The Bulldogs led at each break of play. They took a three point lead into the final term.

A five-goals-to-one final quarter saw Somerville run away with the game. They beat the Bulldogs by 20 points 7.14 (56) to 10.16 (76).

Kane McKenzie, Jesse WalkerSwain, Thomas Murphy, Jaxsen Shinners, and Daniel Marshall were Somerville’s best. Marshall scored three goals.

Mornington will get another chance on Saturday when they take on Devon Meadows in the preliminary final. RJ Rowley Reserve will host the match from 2.15pm. The winner plays Somerville the following Saturday.

Clubs reject expansion for 2024

THE MPFNL will not be expanded in 2024.

Earlier this year, the MPFNL sought expressions of interest from clubs who wished to join the league in 2024. The expansion proposal was rejected by the incumbent MPFNL clubs last week.

Cranbourne, Frankston Dolphins, Narre Warren, Pakenham, South Mornington, and Carrum Patterson Lakes are understood to be the teams

which had their bids for MPFNL acceptance rejected.

Frankston Dolphins released a statement on its Facebook page last week after the decision was made.

“The Committee was informed last night that Mornington Peninsula Football Netball League club presidents had voted for no further expansion of their league for the 2024 season. As a result, our application to join the MPFNL was denied,” the

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statement read. “While we are disappointed with the outcome and will seek further feedback from the MPFNL board and clubs, our key focus remains on the 2023 season.

“The Committee will continually work to determine the best path forward for the club but remains committed to providing a sound pathway for our young talent to progress from junior football and netball to senior level.”

Final countdown: A Thundering final quarter saw Somerville beat Mornington by 20 points.

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Slim chance of Pines staying up

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By Craig MacKenzie

FRANKSTON

Pines remain hopeful of escaping relegation from State 2 South-East despite finishing second bottom after last weekend’s final league round.

Goals from Tom Hawkins and Joe O’Connor weren’t enough to overcome second-placed Brandon Park and Pines had to settle for a 2-2 draw at Freeway Reserve on Saturday.

The 2023 rules of competition make grim reading for Pines but all promotion and relegation is at the discretion of Football Victoria and a number of scenarios are yet to be played out.

“No-one really knows what lies ahead,” Pines head coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor said.

Rumours abound of a second-tier national club competition getting underway next season and this has the potential to impact the current league set-up throughout the NPL and State Leagues.

Taylor reflected on a season of missed opportunity and wouldn’t be drawn on speculation surrounding his future at Monterey Reserve.

“I just want to say that I’m very proud of the way the lads battled till the final whistle on the last day of the season,” he said.

“It’s unfortunate that ultimately we had to rely on results elsewhere.

“On reflection we had ample opportunities to win or at least draw games that would have made us safe, but it just wasn’t to be.”

On a positive note Pines’ All Abilities program is now the largest in the state with 50 registered players.

The program entered three teams this year and won all three competitions.

In other State 2 news Peninsula Strikers may have missed out on promotion but the local club was still celebrating after its reserves won the championship with a 1-1 draw against title challenger Hampton East Brighton at Dendy Park on Saturday.

The match was the 100th and final appearance for club stalwart Michael Nugent who debuted for Strikers in 2017. Strikers’ seniors had a come-frombehind 3-2 win to finish fifth on the ladder.

But failure to defend two set pieces had Strikers 2-0 down in the first halfhour.

The fightback started with a wellworked move in the 35th minute that saw Wayne Gordon whip in a ball for Riley Anderton to smash home on the

volley.

A Jamie Davidson bullet header from a Gordon corner in the 55th minute made it 2-2 and Anderton nabbed the winner in the 88th minute by converting a penalty for handling inside the area.

But it took a penalty save by Strikers’ keeper Ben Caballero in the final minute to seal the win.

Skye United’s State 2 status remained intact after Saturday’s 1-0 home win over Knox City.

Mark O’Connor’s precise first half free-kick found Alex Van Heerwarden sliding in and prodding the ball home at the back post.

In State 1 Mornington and champion FC Melbourne drew 1-1 at Dallas Brooks Park on Saturday.

Mornington led at half-time thanks to top scorer Rory Currie.

In the 40th minute the ball fell to him after good work down the right by Liam Quinn and Currie swivelled and buried a right-foot strike into the top corner.

The visitors hit back in the 50th minute with a wonder strike from their best player Marko Basic.

Mornington hit the post and the bar late in the contest but couldn’t break the deadlock.

In State 4 Baxter’s spectacular 8-1 thumping of visitor Springvale City on Saturday wasn’t enough to win a second-spot finish and a promotion play-off as Sandringham beat Somerville Eagles 4-2 at Spring Street Oval.

A Jack Elliott hat-trick underpinned this huge win.

Brodie Taylor played in a more attacking role and opened the scoring in the 3rd minute heading home from a Keegan Myatt corner.

By the 16-minute mark it was 4-0 and game over.

Elliott put Myatt through for 2-0, Elliott hit a superb long-range shot into the top far corner for the third and Jarrod Nardino’s long bomb downfield put Dylan Murchie through and he neatly lifted the ball over Springvale keeper Sammy Salah for the fourth goal.

An Elliott cross in the 32nd minute wasn’t cleared and Myatt on the turn hammered the ball home and a minute later the woeful Springvale defence gifted Murchie with his second.

Coaching conundrum: Frankston Pines head coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor wouldn’t respond to questions about his plans for next season.

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with a 6-2 win.

Carlo Melino’s curtain call as Chelsea coach ended with a 3-0 away loss to champion side White Star Dandenong on Saturday.

“It was an emotional day,” Melino said.

“I think I’ve left the club in a better state than when I arrived and I think we’ve been able to build a proper senior team and a culture that can have an impact for years to come.”

In State 5 local clubs marked significant landmarks with Mentone finishing runner-up and clinching promotion, Seaford United earning a promotion play-off spot with a thirdplaced finish and Rosebud, Aspendale and Mount Martha amassing their biggest ever State League points tally.

A depleted Mentone earned a credible point in a 1-1 draw with runaway champions Hampton Park United at Mentone Grammar Sportsground with both goals coming in the first half.

Hampton led after five minutes when Joshua Caruana robbed Tyler Pollard and ran unchallenged to finish past Mentone custodian Quinn Carter.

However Marcus Spivey equalised on 30 minutes bustling past two Hampton defenders before drilling a low shot into the net.

Rosebud beat visitor Mount Eliza 3-1 in a tight contest at Olympic Park on Saturday.

Five minutes into the second half Myatt put Elliott through and he headed the ball past stranded Salah then tapped it into the unguarded goal for 7-0.

Elliott completed his hat-trick in the 70th minute with a headed goal and the visitors’ sole reply came from the penalty spot four minutes later.

Baxter head coach Stephen Fisher will speak to the club and his players over the next few days before making a decision regarding his tenure.

Somerville head coach Adam Steele was suspended so Brandt Mulholland was in charge against Sandringham.

Sandy dominated the first half and led 3-0 at the break but Somerville hit back in the second half with goals from Nick Simmons and a Marcus Anastasiou penalty.

Somerville keeper Nick Bucello saved a Sandringham penalty but was beaten in the 79th minute after Josh Simmons failed to clear and his sliced attempt fell to Sandy winger Sam Ghobrial who gave the home side breathing space again.

Somerville reserves finished off their championship-winning season

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Noah Musso, Louis Bisogni and Davis Markulin scored for the home side while David Popa hit the mark for Mount Eliza.

Musso’s goal clinched league Golden Boot honours for the young striker. A much improved second half display enabled Mount Martha to fight back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with visitors Casey Panthers on Saturday.

Anton Beeby made it 2-1 in the 46th minute after being set-up by Finn Tweedie’s driving run through midfield.

Eli Masterson came off the bench to smash home a fine finish just inside the box in the 64th minute following a great run down the left wing by Jaden Tabener.

Aspendale’s season ended with a 5-1 away loss to Bunyip District last weekend with Kailan Smith scoring for Aspendale.

Seaford United had a bye in the final round but will face Old Melburnians in a promotion play-off.

The date, venue and kick-off time was being finalised as we went to press.