Frankston Times - 20th June 2023

Big smiles at Sages Cottage

STAFF at Sages Cottage Baxter dyed their hair and made the dive into frosty water last week for a special “Big Freeze” event.

The event coincided with the Big Freeze fundraiser for motor neuron disease research. It was organised by disability support coaches Christine Mann and Millie Clinch.

Mann said that the staff and coaches “just loved looking around and seeing all of the clients faces - it just makes you want to do it.”

Clinch said “it’s for a great cause that a lot of us can relate to in one way or another, so for us it was a no brainer to support a charity like this, and get all of our staff and clients involved.”

Sages Cottage Baxter is an initiative by Wallara. It is a working farm offering educational programs and employment pathways for people living with a disability.

‘Controversial’ height limits approved by council

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A CONTROVERSIAL proposal to change Frankston’s planning guidelines has been approved.

Frankston Council finalised its FMAC structure plan at a meeting last Wednesday, 14 June. The plan has been in the works for more than a year, and will now be put to the state government’s planning minister.

The new FMAC structure plan outlines “preferred building heights” for future developments in the Frankston municipality. Opponents of the structure plan are concerned that the pre-

ferred heights can be exceeded at council’s discretion.

The preferred height limits outlined in the structure plan reach up to 54 metres, around 16 storeys.

Frankston Council received 22 submissions from the public on the structure plan. Just one supported the draft document in its original form, while 14 submissions were made opposing it. Most of the opposition focused on the proposed building heights in the precinct spanning from Kananook Creek to the Nepean Highway between Beach Street and Plowman Place - titled “precinct four”.

Despite the majority of public submissions opposing the proposed height limits in precinct four, they were not

reduced in the final document. Instead, council has raised the height restrictions in separate precincts in response to other submissions.

The report on the FMAC structure plan presented to Frankston councillors acknowledged that the proposed height limits were “controversial” and “a significant departure from the built form that currently exists.” It read that the proposed height limits in precinct four were developed “in accordance” with state government guidelines.

The plan was not unanimously supported by councillors at last week’s lengthy meeting. Councillors Liam Hughes, Steven Hughes, and Sue Baker voted against its approval, and

Claire Harvey abstained from the vote.

Baker said she opposed council’s final revision of the structure plan because of the proposed height limits in precinct four. “We do need a structure plan. I’m very supportive of development, and in fact the majority of the structure plan except precinct four I am very supportive of,” she said. “My concerns with precinct four emanate from a strong belief in good robust community consultation, and that for me is a missing piece with this.

“For me this plan does fall short.”

Steven Hughes also said he was concerned about the consultation process.

“The community is only asking for a small compromise here. You’re not ask-

ing for a major change, you’re being very considered in your demands. I think what you’re asking for is reasonable,” he told the public gallery last week.

“If you want to foster links between the city and the bay you don’t build what could be known as a wall between the city and the bay.”

Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy has been a vocal supporter of the structure plan throughout the process. He said the final version will provide “critical clear direction on land uses, building design, housing and accommodation, and provides more employment opportunities through new development and redevelopment.”

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WALLARA CEO Phil Hayes-Brown enjoys the Big Freeze charity event with Pheobe. Wallara clients and staff got involved on the day (inset). Pictures: Supplied

Structure plan underwent ‘rigorous testing’ - report

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“The FMAC structure plan provides a framework that will guide the ongoing revitalisation of the Frankston city centre over the next 20 years,” Conroy said. “It also means more vibrant public spaces, a more pedestrian-focused city centre and more people living, working and playing in our city centre.

“Last [week’s] decision is recognition that Frankston needs to evolve into a more vibrant, economically diverse and cohesive city centre. It’s time now to get on with fulfilling our city’s potential.”

Other plans for the Frankston area included in the structure plan include pedestrian-friendly initiatives, extended outdoor dining spaces along Nepean Highway, a visitor look-out at Olivers Hill, and streetscape upgrades to Kananook Creek Boulevard.

Dance and music converge at gallery

THE floor of McClelland Gallery will double as an instrument as part of a unique performance scheduled for next month.

Dr Iran Sanadzadeh will perform at the gallery on 1 July. Sanadzadeh will use touch-sensitive wooden platforms on the floor to create music through dance.

The instrument is inspired by the works of Phillipa Cullen. McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park is currently

hosting an exhibition highlighting Cullen’s life and contributions to dance. McClelland Gallery director Lisa Byrne said the free performance would pay tribute to the spirit of Cullen’s work.

“Cullen was a crucial catalyst in the increasing centrality of body, rhythm, and audience in contemporary spatial practice, broadening the very meaning of sculpture,” she said. “Cullen was a central figure in broadening Australian sculpture into more ephemeral, concep-

tual and performative practices.”

Dr Iran Sanadzadeh is the convenor of composition and music technology at Monash University. Sanadzadeh will perform at McClelland Gallery on Saturday 1 July, with a pre-show talk beginning at 2pm.

The exhibition Dancing the music: Philippa Cullen 1950 – 1975 closes on 16 July. For more information visit mcclelland.org.au/events/performanceand-talks-celebrate-dancing-the-music

The future of proposed high-rise developments along the Nepean Highway in Frankston is currently in the hands of VCAT. It is expected to consider a 16-storey proposal for 438-444 Nepean Highway next month. A 14 storey tower approved by council at 446-450 Nepean Highway last year was measured against the draft FMAC structure plan (“Approval for huge 14-storey tower in Frankston” The Times 29/11/23).

The report prepared by Frankston Council officers for last week’s meeting read that “potential building height ranges” in the 2023 FMAC structure plan were “outlined in the emerging ideas paper as a first step to testing these with the community and key stakeholders.”

“For the draft and final structure

plans, rigorous testing and analysis of built form outcomes for all of the areas within the structure plan boundary have been undertaken to ensure that the outcomes are well justified, the directions of the structure plan are realised and high quality public realm outcomes are achieved (particularly solar access),” the report read. “In addition, an attempt has been made to balance the needs of the community with development outcomes and the need to meet the state government requirements of a [metropolitan activity centre].”

The FMAC structure plan will now be passed on to state government planning minister Sonya Kilkenny for further consideration. Council has requested that Kilkenny prepare and exhibit a planning scheme amendment.

To read the new FMAC structure plan visit engage.frankston.vic.gov.au/ Frankston_City_Centre

A PLAN to guide future developments in Frankston has been approved by Frankston Council. Picture: Supplied

DR Iran Sanadzadeh will perform at McClelland Gallery next month. Picture: Supplied

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New homes for mental health assistance

HOMES for people living with significant mental health difficulties will be built in Frankston.

The residences will be built by The Haven Foundation in partnership with Mind Australia. The state government is supporting the project as part of its $5.3 billion “Big Housing Build” initiative.

Haven houses are self-contained one bedroom homes with a built in wardrobe, bathroom, kitchen, lounge room and outdoor courtyard or balcony. There are shared community spaces and onsite overnight facilities

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nearby for specialist mental health support staff.

Six Haven residences are currently operating in Victoria - they are in Frankston, South Yarra, Highton, Epping, Laverton and Mooroopna. Haven Foundation housing strategy executive director Mark Heeney said the newest batch of residence locations were chosen “based on the need of the local region for mental health support of this kind.”

“Specific sites are chosen to ensure proximity to shops, public transport and other amenities. This is impor-

tant as we know that an important part of a person’s recovery is being able to manage daily activities, rebuild and maintain connections, engage with education and employment, and participate fully in the community,” he said. “These things help people take positive steps in their recovery journey.”

Residents in Haven homes receive support services for daily living activities through NDIS funding. For more information on Haven residences visit mindaustralia.org.au/ haven-foundation

GALLERY TALK

We are excited to be presenting three fabulous new exhibitions over winter. sea.liquid.sensation.flux.space is a large-scale solo exhibition by celebrated Flinders artist Vera Möller MPRG is thrilled to highlight this important body of work and support one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most ambitious artists. The show brings together new small and large scale works. It includes an array of diverse materials ranging from drawings and watercolours to collages, objects, and paintings. It also features a selection of works from Möller’s studio collection.

Now in its second year, the Koorie Heritage Trust’s Blak Design Program is about supporting, promoting and celebrating First Nations cultural innovation within the Victorian design sector while providing a platform for nurturing sustainable, First Nations design practices. The exhibition Layers of Blak presents the stunning work of 11 Victorian First Nations designers. Take a look at our school holiday workshops with Layers of Blak artists, including jewellery making with Dominic White or ochre painting on gum leaves with Sammy Trist.

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Civic Reserve, Dunns Road, Mornington Ph 5950 1580

Collection focus: Michael Cook showcases six large-scale prints from Michael Cook’s Invasion series that were donated by the artist in 2021. Invasion places an imaginative eye on Australian colonial history and turns around the dominant view, taking alien creatures into iconic London-based cityscapes, with white urban residents their victims.

MPRG is the exclusive Victorian venue for this year’s Archibald Prize regional tour from the Art Gallery of New South Wales from 15 September to 5 November. Tickets go on sale on 1 July. We are looking forward to presenting one of the most anticipated exhibitions in the country and can’t wait to activate the Gallery precinct with a cafe, bar, live music, talks and events.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Gallery to share in all of our exhibitions, programs and activities.

Danny Lacy MPRG Gallery Director

AN artist’s rendition of a new Haven residence for people living with mental health struggles. Picture: Supplied

Months of bus replacements ahead

WORKS will begin soon to construct a temporary track on the Frankston line to keep trains running during major level crossing removal works.

Work is ongoing to remove the level crossings at Warrigal Road and Parkers Road at Parkdale. More workers will be dedicated to the project in coming weeks.

Recent works at Parkdale have been undertaken on trenching and drainage.

The Level Crossing Removal Project says that the Parkdale project is ready to “ramp up”.

“Over the coming weeks you’ll see more machinery and more workers in the area with barriers in place along Como Parade so we can safely get on with works such as piling for the elevated rail structures,” an LXRP statement read. “Works will continue to ramp up over the next few months as we begin construction of the temporary track that will keep trains running while we remove these two dangerous and congested level crossings and

build a new Parkdale Station.”

The state government plans to remove all level crossings on the Frankston line by 2029.

Bus replacements are planned along the Frankston line until at least August. For more details visit ptv.vic.gov.au/disruptions/frankstondisruptions/

Cash for community groups

GRANTS of up to $10,000 are being offered by Australia Post for not-for-profits groups focused on mental health.

GRANT recipients Chelsea Community Support Services. Picture: Supplied

Grant recipients announced

THE successful applicants for South East Water’s latest round of community grants have been announced.

South East Water has handed out more than $320,000 in the last four years. 66 groups have shared the funding.

The latest 16 groups to receive funding have been confirmed. They include A Better Life for Foster Kids Frankston, Bayside Community Information and Support Service, Carrum Downs Secondary College, Chelsea Community Support Services, Food for Change Mornington Peninsula, Lighthouse Foundation Frankston, and Pearcedale’s RSPCA.

South East Water customer experience general manager Lara Salembier said the successful applicants made “valuable contributions towards supporting a thriving, more liveable community.”

“We’re proud to support 16 community groups with a range of projects that support our community and protect our environment,” she said. “A key area of focus for our grants program is affordability, and this year we’re excited to fund several local projects that support community members with the rising cost of living, from food relief to financial literacy. We look forward to seeing the benefits these 16 projects will deliver for our customers, community and environment.”

A statement from Australia Post read “each year there is diversity across our community grant applicants and the valuable services they provide their community. From after-school programs that help teenagers navigate loss, to groups supporting people experiencing loneliness while living or caring for someone with dementia. The common thread running through all the projects Australia Post supports as part of this grant is a primary focus on improving mental health and wellbeing.”

Applications close 11.59pm on 2 July. To apply visit auspost.com.au/grants.

DJ duo ready to rock Frankston

THE Presets will perform in Frankston as part of their 20-year anniversary tour next month.

The DJ duo will perform at the Pier Bandroom in Frankston on Saturday, 15 July.

Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes formed The Presets in 2003. Moyes said he is looking forward to playing in smaller venues during this tour. “DJing in small clubs is a whole different experience to performing our usual live show on the big stage with the lights and visuals and things like that. It is more freewheeling and immediate - we feed off the energy of the crowd, weaving our own tracks in with classic jams by our favourite artists,” he said.

For tickets visit thepresets.com

THE Presets. Picture: Supplied

Works continue near you and there will be transport disruptions

As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing 110 dangerous and congested level crossings, with 70 already gone. We’re also upgrading roads to reduce congestion and improve travel times.

Tram and train disruptions: Buses replace trams and trains in both directions

Tram Route 67 Until mid-July

Frankston and Stony Point lines

Until early August

Road disruptions: Closed roads and intersection

Neerim Road, Glen Huntly

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Until late June

Until mid-July

Hall Road, Carrum Downs 7pm to 6am 23

Stop 53 Glenhuntly Tram Depot to Stop 68 Carnegie Terminus

On sections of the lines

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LEVEL crossing works being undertaken in Parkdale. Picture: Supplied

Explosive, fast-paced, eye-opening entertainment for kids

Eagle Winter Wonder extravaganza

EXPERIENCE the wonder of winter at the Arthur's Seat Eagle where the iconic gondola ride offers panoramic views and a winter celebration like no other!

Prepare to be delighted as faux snow flurries cascade from the summit every hour during the school holidays, and let the magic of winter surround you as you ascend through the magnificent State Park!

Immerse yourself in the festive ambiance with live music performances on the deck every Saturday afternoon. Watch as children's faces light up with joy as they enjoy face painting and indulge their creativity with winter themed arts and crafts in the dedicated kids corner.

Capture picture-perfect moments within the giant 'snowglobe' installation – an instagramable photo opportunity, where our original Arthurs Seat chairlift serves as a whimsical backdrop, and mark your calendar for a one-off experience of extraordinary Night Flights, only available on July 1st, where you can experience the magic of the gondola ride under the starry night sky!

YOUNG people and their families can escape the winter cold by enjoying The Alphabet of Awesome Science at Frankston Arts Centre in the school holidays.

Following a national tour and award-wining performances at Adelaide Fringe Festival, That Science Gang brings their innovative and fastpaced show for young people to Frankston for one performance only.

The Alphabet of Awesome Science, described as setting “the gold standard for family entertainment” and “keeping the audience on the edge of their seats for a solid hour of fun”

(Kids in Adelaide) takes you on a thrilling voyage through the alphabet - where great big chewy sesquipedalian words inspire mindblowing scientific surprises.

Professor Lexi Con has curated a curious collection of her favourite words (one for every

Visit the winter market stalls and savour the flavours of the season! Treat yourself to poffertjes, popcorn, gingerbread, and chestnuts that will tantalise your taste buds!

Warm up with delicious winter soups, and indulge in the decadence of the hot chocolate bar at the Eagle café; where limited edition flavours will be sure to impress!

Every day holds the potential for surprise and excitement, as one lucky visitor will discover a golden ticket hidden on their gondola ride! With one ticket hidden every single day of the holidays, there are plenty of amazing opportunities to win a fabulous prize!

But that's not all! In a first for the Eagle, they have partnered with Falls Creek to offer even more excitement. Purchase a ticket to ride the Eagle between June 24th and the end of July, and you'll be entered into a draw to win one of

three season resort entry passes to Falls Creek! Excitingly, during the promotional period, those with an Arthur's Seat Eagle ticket can also enjoy free entry to Falls Creek, AND those with a Falls Creek ticket can ride the Eagle for free (see www.aseagle.com.au for full terms and conditions).

The Arthur's Seat Eagle Winter Wonder extravaganza is truly a journey of enchantment, offering an unforgettable experience for individuals, couples, and families alike. Don't miss out on this extraordinary winter adventure. Visit the Arthur's Seat Eagle and immerse yourself in the magic of the season!

Enjoy great value school holiday fun at Sk8house

FINDING fun, affordable, family-friendly activities that everyone can enjoy during the cold winter months can be a real challenge. Luckily, the answer can be found right here on the Mornington Peninsula - at Sk8house roller skating rink, Carrum Downs!

Sk8house is well known for being a great place for family fun. They offer general sessions, birthday parties, and skate classes, making it an ideal destination for people of all ages. Sk8house is open every day during the winter school holidays offering a range of exciting activities that are sure to keep everyone entertained.

For those who want to improve their skating skills, there are skate classes available for all levels, from beginners to advanced skaters. These classes are taught by experienced coaches who are passionate about skating and who are committed to helping students improve their skills. For even better value you can add-on a $5 Bonus Session to your skate class ticket. This gives you up to 6 hours skate-time for just $20!! - Sk8hire included!

In addition to skate classes, Sk8house also offers general sessions where you can skate to your heart's content. These sessions are a great way to get some exercise, have fun with friends and family, and enjoy the thrill of skating. You're guaranteed great music, games and prizes at all general sessions.

Sk8house is a must on your school holidays activities list. Up to 6 hours of fun for just $20 is such good value and will keep the kids entertained for hours! Recognised as one the best value entertainment venues in the Frankston & Mornington Peninsula municipalities, you can’t go wrong with this on your must do list. Bookings during school holidays are strongly recommended as some sessions are already SOLD OUT. Book online in advance to avoid disappointment.

Get ready for high-speed fun!

Silvers Circus Spectacular

LOOKING for an exhilarating family activity

to beat the winter blues? Look no further than Phillip Island Go Karts! Nestled on the stunning shores of Phillip Island, this adrenaline-pumping attraction is the perfect destination for an action-packed day out with your loved ones.

One of the greatest advantages of Phillip Island Go Karts is that it's open seven days a week, ensuring you can plan your visit around your family's schedule. Whether it's a weekend adventure or a midweek treat, you can rev up your engines and hit the track any day of the week. Say goodbye to boredom and hello to heart-pounding excitement!

The best part? This thrilling experience is not hindered by Mother Nature. Come rain or shine, Phillip Island Go Karts is open and ready for action in all weather conditions. Don't let a little drizzle dampen your spirits. Grab your raincoats and prepare to race in the rain, adding an extra element of thrill to your karting experience. It's an opportunity to make unforgettable memories together as a family, regardless of the weather forecast.

Safety is a top priority at Phillip Island Go Karts, so you can rest assured that your loved ones are in good hands. The meticulously maintained track and state-of-the-art karts are designed to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for drivers of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a firsttime racer, the friendly and professional staff will guide you every step of the way.

Phillip Island Go Karts offers much more than just an adrenaline rush. It promotes friendly competition, encourages teamwork, and strengthens family bonds. This is an experience that will create lasting memories and stories to share for years to come.

So, this winter school holidays, grab your family and head to Phillip Island Go Karts. With its availability all week long and its readiness to operate in any weather, you're guaranteed an unforgettable adventure that will leave you buzzing with excitement. Start your engines and get ready to race your way into an extraordinary family experience!

Experience the thrill at Phillip Island Go Karts!

PREPARE to enter a world of entertainment where your imagination will soar like never before, in this re-imagined modern circus spectacular.

Silvers has been a household name since the 70’s and is back to entertain, showcasing the best entertainment Circus has to offer these school holidays.

Featured in this 90-minute spectacular you can expect to see performances presented by elite artists from around the globe. From roaring motorbikes with skilful manoeuvres at speed, to the beauty and strength of aerialists up high. There are thrilling, hilarious and awesome moments act after act, to satisfy all ages and appetites.

Silvers are very proud to announce their new comic joining the team, “Mr Walison Muh”. Bound to induce convulsive laughter and tearstained cheeks as his interactive style of comedy will take you somewhere unexpected. You

may recognise Walison from his recent very successful appearances on “Australia’s Got Talent”.

Did you know they have 2 Dinosaurs? Well, they do! Come see Fluffy and Spike (as they affectionately call them) do their stuff on stage, live, under the mighty big top. Whether it’s date-night, a family affair or grandparents wanting to spoil the kids, Silvers Circus is the entertainment destination for you.

Anyone wishing to come see the show from the Frankston/ Mornington/ Chelsea or Mordialloc areas, upon proof of residency are welcome to a $10.00 discount off each Gold or Silver ticket purchased when presenting this voucher at the onsite booking office. Bookings can be made by calling 0413 880044.

Silvers Circus Spectacular will be performing at the Burvale Hotel car park, cnr Springvale Rd & Burwood Hwy, Nunawading between June 23 and July 16.

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

THURSDAY THE POWER OF ONE

SBS WORLD MOVIES, 7.30pm

For the first half, a terrifically entertaining story of an English boy in South Africa during the 1930s who mentally ingests the brutality of apartheid. The youth (portrayed mostly by Stephen Dorff, left) acquires boxing skills from a prisoner (Morgan Freeman) and uses his prowess to perpetuate a peace myth. Sadly, sentimentality grips the latter half to ugly degree.

SATURDAY

GONE GIRL

SBS WORLD MOVIES, 8.30pm

This stylish creation from director David Fincher brings the best out of stars Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike. Based on the global bestseller by Gillian Flynn, it unearths the secrets at the heart of a modern marriage when, on his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne (Affleck) reports that his wife, Amy (Pike), has gone missing. Under pressure from growing media frenzy, Nick’s portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble.

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8.50 Grand Designs New Zealand.

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9.35 One Plus One: The Elders.

Dan Bourchier speaks with Ian Hamm.

10.05 Art Works. (R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 Flyways: The Story Of Migratory Shorebirds. (R) 12.05 Q+A. (R) 1.10 Parliament

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3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum.

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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Sydney Airport: Rain. (M) An incoming flight relays a distress call.

8.30 Devil’s Confession: Lost Eichmann Tapes: The Hunt. Part 1 of 3. A look at recorded conversations between Adolf Eichmann and Dutch Nazi journalist Willem Sassen.

9.30 Normal People. (MA15+) Connell and Marianne are together.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Catch And Release. (Final, MA15+a)

11.40 Miniseries: The Long Call. (Mals, R) 3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30

ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 15. Geelong v Melbourne.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Fantasy Island. (Ma, R) A woman dreams of being a princess.

12.30 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R) Adam questions his career path.

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Takes a look at Australian festivals.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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8.30 Paramedics. (Mm, R) Paramedics treat a motorbike crash victim who does not seem to want any painkillers.

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8.40 The First Inventors: The Science Of Story. (PG) Part 2 of 4. A bold expedition sets out to prove that the First Nations science of storytelling recorded ice age events.

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9.50 Mayfair Witches. (Final, Malsv) Rowan discovers her role in the prophecy.

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11.55 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Saturday, June 24

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 New Zealand From A Train. (PG) Part 2 of 2.

8.30 Greenland: Survival At The Edge. (PG) Part 2 of 2.

9.25 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Secrets Of The Sphinx. (Masv, R) Takes a look at the Great Sphinx of Giza.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Vienna Blood. (Mav)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs checks out some funky new accommodation in Bathurst.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 15. St Kilda v Brisbane Lions. From Marvel Stadium, Melbourne.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

11.00 Armchair Experts. (M) A panel discusses all things AFL.

12.00 To Be Advised.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (PG) Hosted by Catriona Rowntree.

8.30 MOVIE: Fracture. (2007, Mlv, R)

After murdering his wife, a self-confessed killer wreaks havoc with the prosecution when his case comes to trial. Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, David Strathairn.

10.50 Emergency Call. (Ma, R)

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

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (Final, PGan) Bondi hosts 15,000 World Pride Beach Party revellers.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists include Anne Edmonds, Tim McDonald and Lizzy Hoo.

6.30 The ABC Of... (PG, R)

Hosted by David Wenham.

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

7.30 Classic 100 In Concert With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. The Classic 100 in concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra from Hamer Hall, Melbourne.

9.15 Vera. (Mv, R) After a woman is murdered, her son escapes the attack only to fall through the ice of a frozen pond.

10.45 The Messenger. (Mal, R) Ed questions his sanity.

11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Music video clips.

12.40 The Investigation. (Ma, R)

2.25 The Hunt For A Killer. (Malv, R) 4.10 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Presented by Greg Grainger.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

11.40 The First 48: Snapshot. (Mav)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 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)

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Guests include Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Hugh Jackman, Michael B. Jordan, Dame Judi Dench, Eugene Levy and P!nk.

The Project. (R)

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. (PG)

8.25 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (Final, PG) Narrated by Simon Callow.

9.20 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: Italy. (R)

Narrated by Bill Nighy.

10.15 Then And Now: Heathrow Airport. (PG, R) 11.10 MOVIE: Marley. (2012, Mad, R)

Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley, Jimmy Cliff. 1.40 Miniseries: Hungry Ghosts. (Mahlv, R) 3.40

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

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15

France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 15. Fremantle v Essendon. From Optus Stadium, Perth.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.30 MOVIE: Running Home. (1999, Mv, R) A street kid becomes involved in smuggling. Claudia Christian, Kristian Ayre.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Arty. (R) A showcase of art projects.

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R) A look at locations that highlight living well.

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1.

(2010, Mhv, R) Harry searches for the Horcruxes. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson.

10.20 MOVIE: 300: Rise Of An Empire.

(2014, MA15+lsv, R) A Greek general battles invading Persian forces. Sullivan Stapleton.

12.15 MOVIE: The Dustwalker.

(2019, MA15+hv, R) Jolene Anderson.

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30

Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGan, R)

6.30 The Dog House. (Final, PGa) Dogs are matched with companions.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Jamie searches for the arsonist responsible for a fire that destroys all Danny’s evidence against a cartel leader.

9.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mav) A wronglyaccused former suspect enters the lab covered in blood, wielding a cleaver and looking for Allie Rajan.

10.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R)

11.30 So Help Me Todd. (PG, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

1.30

Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 London Zoo: An

Extraordinary Year. (R) 3.15 Miriam & Alan:

Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (PGal, R) 4.05

Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Fake Or Fortune?

6.30 Compass: Sacred Space – The Franciscan Of Parramatta. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG) Part 2 of 4.

8.20 Silent Witness. (Mal) The death of an investigative journalist throws the spotlight onto Sam Ryan.

9.20 The Messenger. (Malv) Ed puts his best mates on the ace of hearts.

10.10 In Limbo. (Mal, R)

10.40 Mayfair Witches. (Final, Malsv, R)

11.20 Small Axe. (MA15+l)

1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.05 The Heights. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour

China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Growing A Greener

World. 10.10 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (PG) 11.00 Travel Quest. (PG) 12.00

WorldWatch. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. ProMX

Championship. Round 6. 4.00 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) 5.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 5.35 The Day Hitler Died. (PGa, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Queens Of Ancient Egypt. Part 1 of 3. Takes a look at the Egyptian Queen Tiye who, more than 3000 years ago, became a goddess on Earth.

10.30 Patagonia: A Year In The Wild. (Final) Narrated by Pedro Pascal.

11.20 Secrets Of Playboy: The Shadow Mansions. (MA15+a, R) A look at “shadow” mansions.

2.40 Exit. (MA15+ads, R)

3.35 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R)

2.00 Football. VFL. Round 14. Port Melbourne v

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Dancing With The Stars. Celebrities show off their dance skills.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight.

An exclusive, special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Born To Kill? Sean Vincent Gillis

– The Other Baton Rouge Killer. (MA15+av) Takes a look at Sean Gillis.

11.15 Autopsy USA: Gregg Allman. (MA15+ad)

12.15 All Together Now

– The 100. (PG, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6am Morning Programs.

10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. Noon Escape To The Country. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi.

2.30 Discover With RAA Travel. 3.00 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. 4.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 6.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.15 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 9.50 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. 10.50 Late Programs.

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Under-18s. Round 15. Palmerston v St Mary’s. Replay. 5.05 Bamay. 5.50 Going Native.

6.20 News. 6.30 Wild New Zealand. 7.30 Sweet

Black Film: The Birth Of A Black Hero. 8.30 White

Riot. 10.00 MOVIE: Limbo. (2020, M) 11.50 Late Programs.

Monday, June 26

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Legends End: The Loch Ness Monster Story.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 Warnie. (PGal)

8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

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

10.00 Australian Crime Stories: Mr Cruel. (Mav, R) A look at the serial predator Mr Cruel.

11.00 The First 48: Predator. (MA15+a)

11.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+v, R)

12.40 Family Law. (Mas, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

9GEM (92)

6am Morning Programs.

10.30 MOVIE: Muscle Beach Party. (1964)

12.30pm Getaway. 1.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show.

3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 17. South Sydney

Rabbitohs v North Queensland Cowboys. 6.00

M*A*S*H. 7.55 Cricket. Women’s Ashes. Test Match. England v Australia. Day 4. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 10.40 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Galavant. 2.00 Starting Up, Starting Over.

3.00 To Be Advised. 4.00 Top Chef. 5.10 Children’s Programs. 5.20

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) The contestants must cook a dish that highlights a particular colour to impress the judges and avoid elimination.

9.00 FBI. (Mv) The FBI investigates a deadly robbery that garnered a cache of automatic weapons for the killers.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Jane investigates Maggie’s kidnapping.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

9.15 Media Watch. (PG)

Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Jonestown: Terror In The Jungle: Making Of A Madman. (Ma, R) Part 1 of 4.

10.15 China Tonight. (R)

10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R)

11.20 The Split. (Mals, R) 12.20 Father Brown. (Final, Mv, R) 1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

8.30 The Great House Revival: Passage West, Co Cork. (Return) Presented by Hugh Wallace.

9.30 24 Hours In Emergency: Husbands And Wives. (M)

A 74-year-old has suspected sepsis.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Miniseries: Bonnie And Clyde. (MA15+lsv) 11.25 Antidisturbios. (MA15+av, R)

1.35 Cargo. (MA15+alv, R) 3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.25 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 Million Dollar Island. (PG) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

9.00 9-1-1. (Final, Ma) A series of freeway car accidents leads

The team searches for a missing migrant teenager.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Tuesday, June 27

ABC (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Dream Gardens. (R)

10.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 11.00 Kumi’s Japan. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00

Grantchester. (Mv, R) 2.00 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R) 2.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 22 Kids And Counting. (PGa, R) 10.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 11.00 The Lost World Of Joseph Banks. (PG) 11.30 The Story Of Coffee. (Premiere) 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.10 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Mad, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PG) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30

Mastermind Australia. (R)

Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Douglas To Port Erin. (Return)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: The Best Place To Have A Baby? Presented by Janice Petersen.

10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 The Point: Referendum Road Trip. (R)

11.30 Pandore. (Mls) 12.25 Hope. (MA15+av)

1.25 Partisan. (Malv, R) 3.15 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (Mal, R) 4.10 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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NINE (9)

TEN (10)

Wednesday, June 28

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Utopia. (PG) Nat is infuriated by her new assistant.

8.30 Gruen. Presented by Wil Anderson.

9.10 In Limbo. (Final, Mal) Charlie uncovers the mystery of the missing money.

9.40 Queen Of Oz. (Mal) A mix-up with her new banknote makes Georgie enraged.

10.05 QI. (PG, R)

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R)

11.10 Still We Rise. (Ml, R)

12.10 Small Axe. (MA15+l, R) 2.20 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 History Of The Sitcom: Freaks, Geeks And Outsiders. (PGa)

8.30 Costco: Is It Really Worth It?

(PG, R) Explores the retailer Costco.

9.20 Blue Lights. (Final, Malv) The team works together after the shooting.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 The Congregation. (Final, MA15+v)

11.45 The Promise. (Mal, R) 1.55 La Fortuna. (Mdl, R) 3.55 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.25 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 Million Dollar Island. (PGl) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

9.00 The Rookie. (Mv) Nolan and Celina witness a shooting and realise the victim was already dead.

10.00 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) Simone and Carter uncover a terrorist’s plan. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Longest Feud: Chappell v Botham. (Ml) Cricket legends Ian Chappell and Ian Botham are brought together.

8.30 To Be Advised.

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

10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) Crockett worries he made a surgical error.

11.20 See No Evil: Seeing Red. (Ma)

12.10 Court Cam. (Mv)

12.40

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Chef Clare Smyth sets a challenge.

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 civilian research vessel rescues a small boat containing a group of men claiming to be US Navy SEALs.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (Final, PG) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

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

9.30 Accused. (Ma, R) A teenager attempts to find her biological father.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Thrill Kill – The Janine Balding Murder. (MA15+av, R)

12.15 Absentia. (Final, MA15+asv, R)

1.30 The Goldbergs. (PGa, 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 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. England v Australia. Day 1. Morning session. From Lord’s, London, England.

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. England v Australia. Day 1. Afternoon session. From Lord’s, London, England.

3.30 Hello SA. (PG) Hayley Pearson, Lauren DeCesare and Tom Rehn provide tips for a short holiday or day out in South Australia.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program.

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Amateur cooks take to the kitchen.

8.40 Riptide. (Premiere, Mdlv) Newlyweds Alison and Sean appear to have an idyllic life, until Sean disappears while surfing.

9.40 So Help Me Todd. (PGa) Margaret and Todd work to bring justice to an Olympic athlete who lost his leg in a plane crash.

10.40 FBI. (Mv, R) The FBI investigates a deadly robbery.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Golf course redevelopment plans ‘premature’

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

THE planned redevelopment of Rossdale Golf Club’s Aspendale golf course should be halted until further investigations take place, Kingston Council says.

The Rossdale Golf Club has concluded the first stage of consultation on a proposed rezoning of its Aspendale course. Kingston Council has since agreed to write to the planning minister flagging “serious concerns” about the process.

Kingston mayor Hadi Saab says it is “premature” for the club to assume it can rezone its golf course for residential development. “This site has been a golf course since 1926, adding much to the environmental and social values of our community, and a proper process must

be followed to carefully consider its future before any decisions are made that would result in a financial gain from the sale of land,” he said. “Council is geared up to speak on behalf of our community, to make sure proper planning principles and processes are followed, provide important local knowledge and ensure decisions on the site’s future are not rushed.

“There are other more suitable sites across Kingston that could be rezoned if a housing shortfall emerges in the future. The Victorian government is investing billions in the suburban rail loop which will provide opportunities for further housing growth in Highett/Cheltenham and Clayton/Clayton South. With the very significant environmental challenges we face, our golf courses are key to tackling climate change and any changes should be very

carefully considered.”

In a statement, Kingston Council confirmed that its letter to the planning minister would address the site’s “significant environmental values, proximity to the RAMSAR listed Edithvale/ Seaford Wetlands and the fact the site was not identified in Kingston’s Housing Strategy as necessary to provide for future housing growth.”

A detailed proposal for the Aspendale golf course has not been released. A masterplan is expected to be made public in August.

Rossdale Golf Club claims it is not financially viable to continue operating the golf course. Club members agreed to relocate in 2018 (“Golf course redevelopment in the works” The Times 31/5/23).

Rossdale Golf Club was contacted for comment.

Alleged burglar charged

A FRANKSTON man was arrested last week after police seized allegedly stolen horse saddles, a scissor lift, a motorcycle, ammunition, and car parts from two properties.

Police raided addresses on Ashley Avenue in Frankston and Hardys Road in Tooradin at around 11am on 9 June. They seized the allegedly stolen property and arrested two people.

Police charged a 34-year-old man from Frankston with drug traffick -

ing, burglary, theft, theft of motor vehicle, and handle stolen goods. He has been remanded, and was scheduled to face Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 15 June.

A 36-year-old Tooradin man was also arrested, He was charged with handle stolen goods and theft of motor vehicle, and was bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 14 August.

Police say the investigation is ongoing.

Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn

PLANS to redevelop the Rossdale Golf Club’s Aspendale course are in the works. Picture: Gary Sissons

'Respect' questioned

Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie calls for respect, yet at the same time she herself rejects out of hand the views of the First Nations people she claims to have consulted on the Voice (“Voice debate should ‘remain civil, open and … respectful’” Letters 13/6/23). Among those who opened their doors and heart to Ms McKenzie were revered local elders Peter Aldenhoven, a descendant of the nationally celebrated poet and leader, Oodgeroo Noonuccal and Helen Bnads, a highly respected community worker and Aboriginal honour roll Inductee.

Ms McKenzie has likewise acknowledged in parliament that her opposition to an Indigenous Voice runs counter to the view of “some of the finest constitutional minds” in the country. Hardly respectful.

Maureen Donelly, Mornington

Voice rights wrongs

After my letter last week [Flinders MP] Zoe McKenzie posted it on her Facebook page and reminded people I had been the campaign manager for [Labor candidate] Surbhi Snowball and was a member of the Progressives of the Peninsula, suggesting I was politically motivated (“Walk supported Voice” Letters 13/6/23).

I have been blocked from her Facebook page, although I have never made offensive or personal remarks in comments on it, so I could not respond.

I am a longstanding member of [the] Labor [Party] because I believe in the values of justice and fairness. I support the values of the Progressives of the Peninsula of action on climate change, gender equity and social justice.

I have written to Kate Carnell, congratulating her on establishing Liberals for Yes. I applaud John Pesutto and the state Liberals for supporting a free vote for their parliamentarians on the referendum. I would have been extremely happy to applaud Zoe if she had supported a Yes vote. To me, this is not a party political issue, it is a

response to the invitation of the Uluru Statement for us to walk together for a better future for all Australians. It is a moment that we can unite and recognise the history of our beautiful country truthfully. It is a chance to right the wrong that occurred over 120 years ago when the people who had lived her for tens of thousands of years were not recognised in the Constitution and were expressly barred from voting when the legislation that sat behind the Constitution was enacted.

Marg D’Arcy, Rye

Mystery interpretation

In my letter published last week I argued that due to the high rate of intermarriage Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians are no longer discrete populations and that, consequently, the euphemistically named Voice will split families (“Voice splits families” Letters 6/6/23). Married couples are being told that one of them needs special access to governments, but the other doesn’t. Grandparents are being told that some of their grandchildren need special access to governments, but that they and the others don’t. I am quite familiar with the arguments of the intellectual contortionists who claim that dividing us all on the basis of race will unite us, but I am at a loss to understand how my arguments are interpreted to mean that people “should be wary lest their homes be compulsorily acquired” (“Families were split” Letters 13/6/23).

Albert Riley, Mornington

Tides of time

Having been born and bred in Hastings, we were well accustomed to the occasional king tide (“Coastal strategy still ‘two years away’” The News 14/6/23). In my early years, our family lived on Marine Parade a few doors up from the present historical society building and I can remember the tide being at our front door and, once, forcing us to leave home.

100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

I can recall the old swimming pool, when the only thing above the water was the high diving board and the amenities. Each time this happened the pier would be under water and the fisherman had to keep adjusting mooring lines. One year the tide even got up to the Western Port Hotel.

So, you see in Hastings, we were quite used to such abnormalities and global warming was not an issue then. Spring tides are always the highest tides of the year and if we get excessive rain, well that just makes a bad situation worse.

Max Bryant, Hastings

Use old mines

The brown coal discovered at Schnapper Point, Mornington in 1899 never became a mine because of community opposition. Today, however, there are 80,000 disused and abandoned mines in Australia, and they have enormous potential for nearby communities. These range from rehabilitated pits converted to recreational lakes to sources of critical minerals and renewable energy.

The Genex pumped-hydro project in northern Queensland for example will generate up to 900 jobs and store its water in two pits of the old Kidston gold mine. It has a storage/generation capacity of 250MW for eight hours (2000MWh) and will ramp up in less than 30 seconds.

A second example of long-term storage is Broken Hill’s underground compressed air energy storage (CAES) system being built for Transgrid by Canadian company Hydrostor. The air is stored in purpose-built caverns and, when needed, is released to spin a turbine. When completed, it will be the world’s biggest CAES facility and provide at least eight hours of storage.

Another exciting use of old mine sites is the recovery of critical and rare metals from tailings dumps. Critical metals are vital for clean energy and advanced technologies like smartphones, computers, solar panels, batteries and electric vehicles.

Reusing and rehabilitating old mine sites could well be the next “mining boom” in regional Australia.

Ray Peck, Hawthorn

Unfinished business

There is another road sign in the Carrum Down area informing residents that Cadles Road will be impacted by further roadworks from 19 June to 14 July between 7am and 5pm. No one seems to know what roadworks will be performed.

At present, we have at least five unfinished major roadwork sites affecting the residents in Carrum Downs and causing delays and frustrating motorists.

Why can’t these contractors finish one project before they commence any new work, or is that too simple a plan?

One project has been going for more than three years with no sign of completion.

Phil McDonald, Carrum Downs

Mental health champions

The wellbeing and mental health of Australians have been significantly impacted by the mounting pressures they have faced in recent years. It is crucial that we acknowledge and address the hardships our communities are enduring.

Amid these challenges, there is a dedicated army of individuals working tirelessly to improve mental wellbeing.

The Australian Mental Health Prize, established by UNSW Sydney, aims to honour those making ground-breaking contributions in advocacy, research, and community service.

Nominations are now open, and we strongly encourage individuals from every corner of Australia to join us in paying tribute to the mental health heroes in their communities. Whether it be a researcher shedding light on innovative treatments, an advocate fighting for policy change, or a community service provider making a tangible impact, their efforts deserve recognition.

To nominate someone for the Australian Mental Health Prize, please visit australianmentalhealthprize.org.au. Submissions close 17 July.

Let us unite as a nation to honour those making a profound difference in the lives of others. Together, we can foster a society.

Lucy Brogden AM and Allan Fels, co-chairs of the Australian Mental Health Prize Advisory Group

Wedding at Langwarrin - Calder and Wicks

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

THE marriage of Mr. Roy Calder (a returned soldier) to Miss Mary Wickes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wickes, of the Langwarrin store and post office, was celebrated on Wednesday afternoon, June 13, at the Methodist Church, Langwarrin, the Rev. A. E. Wellard officiating at the ceremony.

Mr. Walter Patten was the best man, and the bridesmaid was Miss May Haughton, a cousin of the bride.

The church was beautifully and tastefully decorated for the occasion, for the young couple, though comparatively new residents, had endeared themselves to all classes.

Miss Wickes, for her ready help as a pianist to whatever function such services were need, and Mr. Calder for his patience and successful endeavours to carry on the work of his poultry farm and orchard with only one arm.

Such is the fortunes of war that Mr. Calder returned from that great theatre of human destruction with the loss of his right arm.

Those dread war days have passed, and we hope that Mr. and Mrs. Calder will find their world of life blessed with peace and plenty.

The wedding breakfast was served in the large hall adjoining the store, there being present many guests and relatives.

The usual toasts were given and responded to.

In the evening the hall, which was elaborately decorated, was opened to the public and a social evening was spent, followed by dancing until the “wee sma’ hours” proclaimed that a new day with its many duties was close at hand.

The wedding presents can best be described as numerous, useful and costly, and many cheques were included.

Being a mere male, how can I describe the dresses – such an important item at weddings.

However, I can state that the bride looked charming in her dress of white crepe de chene with georgette overdress; she wore a veil and wreath of orange blossom and carried a bouquet of white streamers.

The bridesmaid’s dress was of creme satin, with georgette overdress, and she carried a bouquet of heliotrope chrysanthemums, heath and asparagus fern with white streamers.

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ON Saturday evening the packing room of the Red Hill cool store was the scene of a pleasant evening spent in friendly intercourse, intermingled with musical items.

The occasion was the “send-off” and presentation tendered to Mr. H. Prosser, one of our grand old pioneers, who has left our district.

Owing to the extremely unpleasant condition of the weather many friends and admirers of the guest of the evening were unable to attend, but notwithstanding the aforesaid weather a goodly number braved the elements in order to honor Mr. Prosser.

Mr. S. M. Holland, as chairman of the gathering, explained the purpose of the meeting, and also introduced the several speakers, who spoke on behalf of the different local bodies, all of which have benefitted by Mr. Prosser’s experience, enthusiasm and organising ability.

Mr. Haig, on behalf of the cool store directorate, outlined the great work

Mr. Prosser had done to help on that project, of which he was chairman of committee from its inception until his departure from Red Hill.

The president of the Fruitgrowers’ Association (Mr. R. Sheehan) had much to say regarding the active assistance which Mr. Prosser had rendered that body, also emphasising the fact that Mr. Prosser was the producer of that well-known variety of strawberry, the “Sunbeam,” which holds pride of place as a bearer throughout Victoria and Tasmania.

Mr. Calder, in an effective speech, made mention of the great assistance rendered to new settlers by Mr. Prosser. The text of the address was couched in terms of appreciation for all that Mr. Prosser had accomplished to help forward the interests of Red Hill and district, and was signed by the representatives of all the public institutions of the district, also representatives of the residents.

Mr. Prosser, in responding, expressed his great gratitude for the honor which had been accorded him, and assured the gathering that he was always ready to help Red Hill along the path of progress as far as lay in his power.

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AT last night’s meeting of the Frankston Progress Association the Shire Secretary, Mr. John E. Jones, wrote, acknowledging receipt of the association’s letter, urging that certain Crown lands on Hastings road, Frankston, be permanently reserved for public purposes.

The Council, he said, had adjourned the matter till next meeting, with a view of having the matter fully enquired into.

***

ON Sunday afternoon last, a resident of Essendon, whilst travelling along the Keilor road noticed a man lying on the roadway.

At first he thought him to be intoxicated, but his eyes caught the form of a buckled bicycle, which made him inspect the man more closely.

He was horrified to find that the man was dead.

Beside him lay a bicycle with a broken form and twisted out of shape. A boulder of some considerable size was nearby, and it is evident that he collided with that.

Upon the police searching the body, they identified the unfortunate man as John Frederick Hogg, of Wells Street, Frankston.

The late Mr. Hogg was only 26 years of age, and was a man of kindly disposition and fine physique.

He had been staying with Mr. Jones, with whose daughter he had been keeping company, in Wells Street, and was only recently made a member of the local branch of the Australian Natives’ Association.

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IT appears that another attack of burglaritis has broken out at Chelsea.

This is a serious complaint, and seems prevalent in those localities some distance removed from the main arteries of the town.

Mr. Thompson, local butcher, has had the misfortune to have had two recent attacks, one on Sunday night, June 8, and on Thursday, 12th. inst., leaving himself and family in a very disturbed state of mind, which, by the way, not only describes his household, but also his house.

Mr. Thompson is living in Moray road; his residence facing the beach, and in his absence, his place was broken into on the Sunday in question, between sunset and 10.30pm, for on his return at that time, he discovered his house in disorder, and used matches strewn all over the floors.

On Thursday night, between 10pm and 2.30am the burglars again entered the kitchen whilst the household were asleep, which they left in a disturbed state, but being disappointed in their search for money did not remove any of the household goods.

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MRS. C. Paxman, of Frankston, who has been on the sick list is now doing well under Dr. Johnson’s care.

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DURING the early part of this week the condition of Mr Jas. Lambie, whose illness was recorded in recent issues of “The Standard,” caused his family and friends very grave anxiety.

Today we are pleased to learn that the patient is somewhat better.

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THE 8-year-old son of Mrs. Rogerson met with a painful accident on Wednesday last.

He was chopping at a piece of rope with a table knife and caught the second finger of his left hand, completely severing it.

The little patient was hurried to Dr. Maxwell’s surgery and received necessary treatment. Sympathy will be felt with Mrs. Rogerson, who is always foremost in church and social activities in Frankston.

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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 20 & 22 June 1923

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Very Careless Whispers: Misunderstanding the Eighties

By Stuart McCullough

THIS changes everything. Instantly, everything

I understood to be true has been upended like a turned over table. I no longer know what’s real. Once, there were things I accepted as true, and those bedrock principles were the foundation on which I built my life. But not anymore. It was all a fraud. A farce. An utter failure. I take full responsibility. The blame is mine and mine alone and it is I that must reap the whirlwind of this catastrophic miscalculation. I speak, of course, of ‘Careless Whisper’ by George Michael slash Wham!

It’s a masterpiece. On second thoughts, that might be an understatement. The eighties were an embarrassment of riches when it came to pop music but even then, ‘Careless Whisper’ stands apart. To begin, it has one of the best saxophone riffs of all time. Dramatic, urgent and tragic; the sax motif in Careless Whisper is as addictive as it is instantly recognisable. To this day, it leaps into my head all the time. Whenever I hear a sports report about a ‘careless high tackle’, George Michael’s almighty sax riff starts playing in my mind.

But it’s not the saxophone I misunderstood. It’s the lyrics. For decades, I thought George was saying that ‘gifted feet have got no rhythm’. I knew exactly what he meant. In theory, I am a fabulous dancer. In practice, I have two left feet if both of those feet have been dipped in concrete, doused in an accelerant and then set on fire for good measure. Put another way, my gifted feet have got no rhythm.

The story of a young man whose feet have committed the ultimate act of betrayal, quite possibly resulting in him treading all over the Hush Puppies of his dance floor partner, was tragedy on a grand scale. It was something to which I could relate. As a teenager, my feet let me down all the time; whether I was dancing or simply trying to walk. I was prone to stumbling and tripping when it was least expected and least welcome. My mouth was no better. Gifted though it

was, it had a habit of running away whenever I let it off the leash.

My father is the same. His gifted feet – as small and cloven as they may be – have left him incapable of dancing at all. Most of the times, he refrains. But on those occasions when he lets loose because someone has slipped the David Guetta remix of ‘Sink the Bismarck’ on the stereo, his feet begin a stamping motion that resembles someone trying to extinguish a small fire. George Michael would approve.

But last week, the world as I knew it came crashing down around my ears. I was in the car with Katrina when the song came on. Immediately, I started playing air saxophone (I wasn’t

the one driving – safety first) before joining George on a full-throated rendition of ‘Careless Whisper’. It was during the chorus that she corrected me. Turns out it’s not ‘gifted’ feet but ‘guilty feet’. The song is not, in fact, a lament about not being able to dance but a story of betrayal sung by a protagonist who has ruthlessly two-timed his girlfriend. The cad! No wonder the saxophone sounds upset.

It got me thinking – if I’ve fundamentally misunderstood ‘Careless Whisper’ by George Michael slash Wham! then what else from the eighties have I misconstrued? Probably everything. Instead of hopelessly awkward, was I in fact incredibly suave and sophisticated, the envy of my

peers and strangers alike? Were other people secretly in awe of my homemade acid wash jeans? Granted, at the time they seemed to be a magnet for ridicule, but perhaps this was just a cover for a profound and deep-seated sense of admiration at my ingenuity. (For the record, I don’t recommend DIY acid wash. In short, it stings.) My black four-buckled goblin boots, which were for a time, home to my gifted feet, were actually super cool and did not make me look like Santa’s helper. I wish.

It was inevitable that the song confused me. The tune is, by its nature, an exercise in duality. Impeccably sung by George Michael, back when he had Princess Diana-style hair, it was cowritten by his Wham! band mate, Andrew Ridgeley, but considered by some to be a George Michael solo single. More confusingly still, in some countries it was branded as ‘Wham! featuring George Michael’. I’m not sure how that works when you’re a duo. Of course you’re going to be featured. The band only has two people – you’re both going to be busy.

It mattered not. The label could have read ‘Careless Whisper – a rock opera by the Tooradin Womble Ensemble’ and it would still have sold millions. I’m pretty sure that my time in the eighties is exactly as awkward as I recall. There’s nothing that George Michael or even Wham! featuring George Michael can do to convince me otherwise. Instead, I have to face the altogether more brutal reality that I was completely and utterly wrong about something. For a really, really long time.

Careless Whisper is still a giant of a song. And my gifted feet still have no rhythm. None at all. But that’s all right; I’ve made peace with it now. And as I drift off to a fitful sleep tonight, the sounds of a dramatic saxophone will guide me to my dreams. Sweet dreams are truly made of this. But that is a story for another time. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Bombers get the better of Bonbeach, Bulls still unbeaten

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By Brodie Cowburn

DIVISION ONE

FRANKSTON Bombers picked up a narrow win over Bonbeach on Saturday.

Bonbeach has been struggling this year. They have picked up just one win for the season, but have played better football in recent weeks. The Bombers have their sights set on finals, and came into the match as strong favourites.

Bonbeach came out swinging, and went into the quarter-time break ahead by five points. The Bombers hit back in the second quarter, and led by four at half-time.

After another close quarter, Bonbeach took back a two point lead heading into the final term.

Despite some inaccurate kicking, the Bombers managed to fight off Bonbeach to claim the win. They held the Sharks to just one goal in the final quarter, which helped them score an eight point win 8.16 (64) to 8.8 (56).

Jarrad Grant was the Bombers’ best. He scored four goals for the afternoon.

The win put the Bombers into third place.

Reigning premiers Frankston YCW picked up a big win at home last weekend. They defeated Langwarrin 15.12 (102) to 8.6 (54).

A seven-goal final quarter blitz saw Pines defeat Mt Eliza at Emil Madsen

Reserve on Saturday.

The Pythons trailed the Redlegs by 12 points at three-quarter-time. A dominant final term saw Pines take the lead and eventually, the win. The final scoreboard read Mt Eliza 9.13 (67) to Pines 12.11 (83).

Russell Gabriel and Shane Savage were Pines’ best. Savage booted four goals.

DIVISION TWO

LADDER leaders Karingal picked up where they left off in their return from the bye last weekend. Undefeated Karingal traveled to take on Hastings on Saturday. Both sides were well rested after a week off.

Hastings looked like they might

score a big upset in the first half. They led by four points at half time.

A dominant five-goals-to-zero third term put the game to bed. Karingal led by 26 at three-quarter-time, and didn’t let Hastings get back into the game.

The Bulls ended up winning 4.9 (33) to 9.6 (60). Sean Hewitt and Jake Hewitt were The Blues’ best.

Devon Meadows had to do it the hard way, but they managed to defeat fellow finals contender EdithvaleAspendale on Saturday.

Edi-Asp raced out of the gates with a seven-goal first quarter. They led the Panthers by 28 at quarter-time.

Devon Meadows settled in the second quarter, and by three-quartertime had whittled the lead back to a

goal.

A dominant final quarter saw Devon Meadows take the lead, and take the points.

Devon Meadows came from behind to beat Edithvale-Aspendale 12.11 (83) to 10.10 (70). Former AFL star Paddy Ryder contributed six goals to the scoreboard for the victors.

Pearcedale kept their finals hopes alive with a hard-fought win over Crib Point on Saturday.

Mornington were dominant last weekend. They smashed Rye by nearly 80 points at Alexandra Park. Somerville and Tyabb also picked up wins on Saturday. They defeated Chelsea and Seaford respectively.

Dominant win: Mornington smashed Rye at Alexandra Park last weekend. Picture: Alan Dillon

Buds go for Symonds, Packer

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

JASON Symonds is the new senior coach of State 5 outfit Rosebud and Stan Packer is his assistant.

They replace Paul Truman who suddenly stepped down as head coach just over a week ago.

Rosebud was second on the ladder when Truman quit.

He told the club of his decision after the shock 3-2 home loss to secondbottom Pakenham United on 10 June.

Rosebud spent the next 72 hours trying to convince Truman to reconsider but his mind was made up.

“Over the past five or six weeks –probably after the loss to Hampton Park and the draw with Seaford –the players started questioning the way we were playing and performances weren’t as good after that,” Truman said.

“I felt there was a mistranslation of what I was trying to get across and in the end I felt I needed to do something not the players.

“Maybe part of the problem is dealing with a generation that doesn’t always handle the truth very well but in the end it was purely my decision (to quit).

“Nobody at the club wanted me to leave and I’d like to think that in some small way I contributed to where we’d got to (on the ladder).”

Truman’s assistant Peter McLoughlin will continue in that role under new head coach Symonds.

Both Symonds and Packer are life members of Rosebud and have been welcomed back with open arms.

“It’s nice to come back to the club where I started as a kid in 1974,” Symonds said.

“There’s some good young talent to work with which gives the club a lot of hope for the future.

“We also need to ensure that our senior experienced lads stay as they are so important in organising and encouraging the younger players on the pitch.

“We’ve also signed two young guys in Reilly Saffin, a right winger from Somerville and Gianluca Avian, a defender or midfielder from Mornington.”

Packer had been assisting Bryce Ruthven at State 5 rival Mount Eliza but major ankle surgery meant he had been unable to attend most training sessions and wasn’t at many matches.

After meeting with Symonds and Rosebud last Tuesday Packer phoned Ruthven to tell him of his decision.

“Gary Talbot the junior TD has

been assisting me so I’ll likely just keep it that way for the remainder of the season,” Ruthven said.

The Symonds-Packer era got off to a positive start with a 2-1 victory over Mentone at Olympic Park on Saturday evening.

It was a tight and tough contest in slippery conditions with Jakob Markulin starring for a young Rosebud side with a goal in each half.

In other State 5 fixtures league leader Hampton Park United snatched a late equaliser in Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Mount Martha at Civic Reserve.

Hampton Park led 1-0 at half-time but Mount Martha captain Howie Anderson equalised two minutes into the second half when Hampton keeper Jack Lindsay dropped the ball.

Jaden Tabener slid in at back post to meet a Mitch Hawkins cross in the 74th minute to give the home side the lead but Munib Mohamed grabbed a scrappy equaliser right on full-time.

Second-placed Aspendale proved too strong for a depleted Mount Eliza

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running out a comfortable 5-0 victor at home on Saturday.

Dom Paul (4) and Noah Berends scored for the home side to maintain its promotion push.

Sam Luxford and Michael Nobbs debuted for Seaford United in a 7-1 hammering of Pakenham United at North Seaford Reserve on Saturday. Both midfielders signed last week from Casey Comets.

Seaford’s scorers were Josh Vega (2), Esmat Ehsani (2), Luke Murray, Corey Osorio and Brahian Valdez.

In NPL2 news Langwarrin had a convincing 4-2 win over visitors Brunswick City on Friday night.

Archie Macphee’s penalty and a sliding near post touch from Brad Blumenthal to a cross from the right gave the Lawton Park outfit a 2-0 half-time lead.

Lisandro Paz finished well from a ball over the top of the Langy defence in the 61st minute but 10 minutes later the goal of the match from Tom Youngs let home fans breathe easier.

One-touch football ended with Blumenthal volleying the ball to Youngs whose pinpoint strike after cutting inside an opponent gave Brunswick keeper Nikola Kostadinoski no chance.

A Macphee free kick in the 79th minute ended Brunswick’s fading hopes and although Lucas Oliviera made it 4-2 in the 86th minute Langwarrin remained in control.

In State 1 news Mornington strolled to a 6-0 home win over a depleted Casey Comets at Dallas Brooks Park on Saturday.

A mass player exodus prompted by problems with match payments forced the visitors into a heavily revamped line-up.

The Seagulls led 1-0 at half-time thanks to a Shaun Kenny goal but overran their opponent in the second half with an own goal from Casey’s Jaweed Ahmadi, a brace for Rory Currie, an Adam Hester headed goal and a David Stirton strike.

In State 2 news Skye United lost 1-0 at home to Frankston Pines in Friday night’s derby.

Kaspar Fry’s penalty in the 31st minute settled the issue but the decision was controversial and Pines coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor described it as “very, very soft”.

Skye made seven changes from the previous match while Pines featured two debutants in US midfielder Nick Santhiago and goalkeeper Ryan Ramsden.

Regular Pines keeper Colby Jones had surgery last week after suffering a finger injury but should be back in action shortly.

Ex-Seaford United custodian Ramsden was signed from Queensland club Caboolture and was in the thick of the action against Skye especially in the second half while Santhiago’s class was evident.

Pines also have signed midfielder Masaki Shimazaki from Beaumaris and he will be available this week.

Peninsula Strikers moved into the top half of the table with a 4-1 away win against Mooroolbark on Saturday.

Two minutes in and an Andy McIntyre volley following a Huss Chehimi corner put the visitors ahead but the Barkers levelled just before halftime.

Two minutes after the break an Ahmed Tabbara cross found Cooper Andrews whose initial volley struck a defender but Andrews buried the rebound to make it 2-1.

The Tabbara-Andrews combination

struck again in the 55th minute when Andrews’ side-footed volley connected with a low Tabbara cross to make it 3-1.

The emphatic away win was sealed in the 65th minute when Huss Chehimi set up Riley Anderton and the Kiwi striker made no mistake from close range.

In State 4 news both Somerville and Baxter lost ground to league leader White Star Dandenong last weekend.

White Star beat Somerville 3-1 at Tyabb while Baxter left Spring Street Reserve with a 2-0 loss at the hands of a well-organised Sandringham.

Conor Mcfall’s 23rd minute freekick gave Somerville a 1-0 half-time lead but White Star’s class shone through in the second half.

Chelsea lost 4-2 at home against Endeavour United on Friday night.

Poor defending allowed the visitors to go 3-0 up after 21 minutes.

But Chelsea hit back through Piers Brelsford’s free-kick in the 39th minute and when Diego Herrera made it 3-2 in the 77th minute it was game on.

Chelsea bossed the second half and Harry Parker missed a gilt-edged chance to level late in the match only for Endeavour to break forward and seal the deal in the 93rd minute.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Friday 3 June, 8.30pm:

Frankston Pines v Hampton East Brighton, Monterey Reserve Pakenham Utd v Aspendale, IYU Recreation Reserve

Saturday 24 June, 3pm:

Langwarrin v Pascoe Vale, Lawton Park

Bentleigh Utd Cobras v Mornington, Victory Park

Skye Utd v Brandon Park, Skye Recreation Reserve

Mazenod v Peninsula Strikers, Brandon Park Reserve

Baxter v White Star Dandenong, Baxter Park

Noble Park v Somerville Eagles, Norman Luth Reserve

Lyndale Utd v Chelsea, Lyndale Secondary College

Mentone v Seaford Utd, Mentone Grammar

Casey Panthers v Rosebud, Prospect Hill Reserve

Bunyip District v Mount Eliza, Heatherbrae Recreation Reserve Mount Martha BYE

Buds' new boss: Rosebud president Shane Caulfield (left) welcomes new senior coach and former player Jason Symonds back to Olympic Park. Picture: Supplied