100 years for
fire brigade
A CENTURY of history was on display when the Edithvale Fire Brigade celebrated its 100th anniversary. Junior member Maddison and life member Phil were in attendance to cut the cake. See story page 4. Pictures: Supplied
Stood down councillor returns to role
Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au
KINGSTON councillor Jane Agirtan has returned to her duties after being stood down for nearly three months. Agirtan was stood down from council on 9 April after it was revealed she had been charged with breaching a personal safety intervention order. At the Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court on 20 June Agirtan avoided convictionthe Magistrate offered Agirtan a two-
week diversion on the condition she make a $2000 donation to the Royal Children’s Hospital (“Councillor offered diversion by court” The News 20/6/2025).
Last week Kingston Council confirmed that Agirtan had resumed her councillor position. Agirtan said “I am thrilled to be back to work representing the Chicquita Ward that elected me in November.
“I am pleased that these matters have been resolved, and I look forward to working again with the com-
munity and council. I would also like to thank the mayor Cr Oxley for stepping in and looking after the Chicquita Ward community during my absence.”
Under section 229 of the Local Government Act, Agirtan was stood down until her legal matter was resolved. The Act reads that a councillor is to be stood down if charged with an offence that is punishable by a period of imprisonment of at least two years for a first conviction, and will be reinstated once the charge is
withdrawn or all proceedings in respect of the charge, including any appeal, are determined.
Under subsection four of the Act, councillors have their allowance withheld until the legal process concludes. “A councillor who is no longer stood down under subsection 1 is entitled to their allowance, including any allowance previously withheld under subsection 4, unless the councillor is convicted of the offence,” the Act reads.
Dog Lovers
Runner inspired by brother’s story
FOR all 21 kilometers of a half-marathon last weekend, Glen Dymond had his brother on his mind.
Dymond’s twin brother Trevor suffered a stroke in 2009. Thankfully his wife identified the symptoms early and called for medical attention, which may have saved her husband’s life.
Glen Dymond said “Trevor was lucky, his wife saw the drooping face, the slurred speech, and she acted fast. That quick thinking and the amazing treatment he received meant he was able to recover and continue living a full life. But not everyone is that fortunate.”
On 13 July Glen ran a 21 kilometre half-marathon to raise money for the Stroke Foundation. He has raised $1000.
“Running this half-marathon combines three things I care deeply about: my brother, running, and the Stroke Foundation. If I can help just one person recognise the F.A.S.T signs of stroke in time to save a life, it’s all worth it,” he said.
F.A.S.T. is an acronym for “Face, Arms, Speech, Time”. It encourages people to look out for three visible stroke symptoms, and act quickly.
The Dymonds live in Bonbeach and Edithvale. To donate to Dymond’s Run Melbourne fundraiser visit runmelbourne25.grassrootz. com/strokefoundation/glen-dymond
TWIN brothers Glen and Trevor Dymond. Picture: Supplied
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Fire brigade celebrates century
EDITHVALE Fire Brigade has notched up 100 years of saving lives.
Late last month, 150 people gathered to celebrate the fire brigade’s centenary. Past members, current members, friends, families, and the community were in attendance to mark the 100 year birthday.
Edithvale captain Sean McGuckin now leads a team of 120 volunteers, who respond to more than 300 fires and emergencies each year. He said
“we wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for each and every volunteer who’s contributed to the brigade in some capacity.”
“Fires aren’t the only emergencies we face. We respond to high angle rescues, missing persons reports and even drownings because we have the training and resources to do so. We are also well-equipped with the addition of our Mobile Command Unit and Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems that allow us
to help in more ways than one,” McGuckin said.
“We are very grateful to have a diverse and thriving member base, with one of the highest numbers of female volunteers in the state. It feels good being amongst a group of people who want to be as involved with the brigade as possible. I feel proud to be captain of such an incredible brigade and feel fortunate to lead us through this milestone.”
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Farm on the lookout for donkeys
SAGES Cottage Farm is already home to miniature ponies, pigs, alpacas and goats, and now the farm’s workers are on the lookout for two miniature donkeys.
Wallara’s Sages Cottage Farm in Baxter is run by people living with disabilities. The 40-acre farm is home to a cafe, animals, and gardens.
Wallara senior manager Lisa Laing said that the addition of donkeys to the
farm would help clients manage anxiety and improve their knowledge.
“Welcoming new animals to Sages will provide our staff with more species to learn how to feed, groom and take care of - expanding their animal care knowledge,” Laing said. “Donkeys will provide another therapeutic connection for the clients. There are endless benefits associated with spending time with animals and creating strong con-
nections with them that reduce anxiety and lower stress levels as well as raising happiness and enjoyment levels.”
To contact Sages Cottage visit sagescottage.com.au/contact
Boats near whales spark welfare alarms
WILDLIFE advocates are raising urgent concerns about boaters disturbing large whales in Port Phillip Bay after reports surfaced that the mammals were being “chased and harassed” in the Bass Strait.
There have been three sightings of humpback whales in the bay with two mature humpback whales thrilling onlookers as they swam past Seaford, Frankston, Mornington, and Mount Martha on 28 June.
Scientists from the Dolphin Research Institute’s Two Bays Whale Project confirmed the sightings, noting humpback and southern right whales were present in the waters during their northern migration, and each year, some pass through Port Phillip Heads and enter the bay.
“We are very concerned about the welfare of the whales if boaters approach too closely,” the institute’s executive director Jeff Weir said.
“Recently, the Two Bays Whale Project has received numerous reports of humpback whales, killer whales, and southern right whales near the coasts of the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas and Phillip Island.”
Under state laws, boats should not deliberately approach large whales closer than 200 meters, and jet skis should maintain a distance of at least 300 meters. Penalties for violations can reach thousands of dollars.
Weir said the approach distances were also in place for the safety of people and vessels, as whales likely weighed more than fifty times the average pleasure craft.
On the weekend of 5-6 July multiple boats had reportedly chased and harassed the whales for three days, and in one incident a vessel went between two whales, “splitting them up” according to
social media reports. There were also reports of children approaching a young seal resting onshore and a drone being flown to chase a whale for footage. Weir said the institute could not confirm these reports but added if its citizen scientists had photographs of unlawful behaviour with marine life, it would make reports through the state’s Conservation Regulator. However, he said recent incidents of dolphin harassment had been reported to the Conservation Regulator – which was an “ongoing issue” particularly in summer.
In terms of presenting the strongest evidence of wildlife disturbance, Weir said they needed multiple photos of a vessel’s registration as well as the vessel “repeatedly approaching” dolphins or whales if the matter was to be prosecuted.
Asked about the occurrence of whale harassment, Weir said it was his understanding that it had occurred in the Bass Strait, likely several kilometres off Cape Schanck.
The Conservation Regulator has been contacted for comment.
The Dolphin Research Institute, a not-for-profit, has established a Whale Distancing program to help boaters act responsibly. The community can report sightings, and commit to Whale Distancing and support the institute’s winter appeal at: www.dolphinresearch.org.au.
Brendan Rees
A HUMPBACK whale sighted near Mornington on 28 June.
CATHERINE Bontorno (left) and Hayley Gorringe (right) at Sages Cottage Farm. Picture: Supplied
Picture: Georgie Puschner
Frankston Hospital set for name change
Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au
FRANKSTON Hospital is set to undergo a name change once its redevelopment is complete.
Early next year, Frankston Hospital will be rebranded the Peninsula University Hospital. The name change comes as Peninsula Health strengthens its ties with Monash University.
Monash University executive dean of medicine, nursing and health sciences, Professor Christina Mitchell, says hundreds of university students make positive contributions to the hospital each year. “Over 940 Monash students delivered approximately 307,000 clinical placement hours across allied health, nursing and midwifery and medicine with Peninsula Health in the last year and we partner together in excellent research at the National Centre for Healthy Ageing,” she said.
“Monash University is thrilled to be a collaborator in Peninsula University Hospital, to provide integrated education and research to support health care in our communities. Peninsula University Hospital represents an opportunity to further embed worldclass education and research into the fabric of healthcare in the growing health, education and research precinct centred in Frankston.”
Peninsula Health CEO Helen Cooper said “Peninsula University Hospital represents the future of healthcare in our region - smarter, more connected, and deeply grounded in research and
education.
“We are proud to be working handin-hand with Monash University, and our other tertiary partners, to create a health service that not only treats but teaches, learns and leads.”
The centrepiece of the $1.1 billion redevelopment is a new clinical services tower, which will add 130 beds to the hospital, a new operating theatre suite with 15 new theatres, a rooftop helipad, expanded women’s and children’s services, a new medical imaging department, and new spaces for mental health and oncology services. The tower is expected to treat around 35,000 patients each year.
Along with the name change, Peninsula Health said that it will offer expanded clinical placement programs and new joint professorial roles in the future. It will also focus on “new investment opportunities in medical research, infrastructure, and technology to support advanced patient care,” a Peninsula Health media release read.
Health infrastructure minister
Melissa Horne toured the construction site last week - she said “the Frankston Hospital redevelopment is set to transform healthcare in Melbourne’s south east and the Mornington Peninsula – meaning more care, closer to home for local families.”
Guns, drugs seized
A REVOLVER, a 3D-printed gun, a taser, a drone, and weapon ammunition were allegedly seized by police during a Frankston raid last week.
Police allege they found the 3Dprinted machine gun, taser, and drone during a search of a car near Overport Park on 8 July, about 6.50am. A 49-year-old Frankston man was arrested.
Later that day police raided a Frankston property. They say they seized a revolver and ammunition, and drugs including cocaine, methamphetamines, ketamine, cannabis and MDMA. During a second search they allegedly found another 3D printed machine gun, two handguns, an imitation handgun, and ammunition behind a hidden compartment in
the laundry.
Two more people were arrested at the Frankston property, a 47-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man.
The 49-year-old man was charged with traffick firearms and manufacture firearms, possess 1.4 butane-diol, negligently deal proceeds crime, and commit indictable offence on bail, and directly presented to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court. The 47-year-old woman was charged with possess drug of dependence and was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 31 July. The 25-yearold man was charged with drug trafficking offences and negligently deal with proceeds of crime, and was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 31 July.
Shopping centre affray
A TEENAGER has been arrested after an alleged affray at Bayside Shopping Centre on 8 July.
Police allege a 17-year-old boy was speaking to four other people at the Frankston shopping centre just before 2pm, telling them he had a machete. The group of four allegedly chased the teenager, who was brandishing the machete, through the shopping centre.
The 17-year-old was allegedly assaulted. The group of four fled after the public stepped in to restrain the teenager.
The 17-year-old was remanded by police in relation to weapons and assault related offences, and the others are still outstanding. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 to assist investigators.
Police swarm station
21 PEOPLE were arrested in Frankston last Thursday during a police operation.
Police had expanded powers to search for weapons in the Frankston area last week. It sent officers out to Frankston Railway Station on 10 July to conduct searches. Across eight hours police wandsearched 370 people. 21 people were arrested - among them were
two Frankston women, aged 35 and 26, who were allegedly carrying knives.
Other arrests included a 30-yearold Frankston woman who was charged with possessing GHB and an allegedly stolen credit card, a 26-year-old Frankston man who was charged with carrying methylamphetamine, a 20-year-old Frankton woman who allegedly assaulted
police, and a 31-year-old Surrey Hills man who allegedly stole from a nearby retail store.
Victoria Police acting senior sergeant Jonathan Allie said “we hope Thursday’s operation served as a reminder to those who choose to carry knives that police are out at all hours detecting weapons, and we will have zero hesitation in seizing yours.”
CONCEPT designs for the redeveloped Frankston Hospital. Picture: Supplied
Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn
POLICE arrest a man at Frankston Railway Station last Thursday. Picture: Supplied
The Guide
TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK
SATURDAY
FRIDAY
THE ROYALS: A HISTORY OF SCANDALS
SBS, 8.35pm
Professor Suzannah Lipscomb (pictured near left) takes a look at the less respectable side of royal history. Some stories you’re probably familiar with, while others you’ve likely never heard before. Tonight Lipscomb dives straight into 15th-century intrigue by probing the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower and then ponders whether William II was really killed in a hunting accident or if he was actually offed by his own brother.
GREAT BRITISH CITIES WITH SUSAN CALMAN
SBS, 7.30pm
Affable Scottish comedian Susan Calman (pictured right) is on a mission to appreciate the wonder of cities, touring the UK’s greatest regional centres. First up is Liverpool, where she visits Royal Albert Dock and the Cavern Club (it’s actually against the law to make a show about Liverpool without mentioning The Beatles). But it’s the lesser known places that really make this worth a watch.
MONDAY
HOME AND AWAY
SEVEN, 7pm
Over her time in Summer Bay, Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger, pictured right) has faced alcoholism, breast cancer, a stint in prison, being kidnapped and even a plane crash. But the time has come to say goodbye to this big-hearted battler, with Gold Logie nominee McGranger (the longestserving actress in an Australian drama) making the bittersweet decision to step away after 33 years. Irene’s final storyline will play out over the coming weeks and is sure to strike a chord with viewers around the country as the diner owner reckons with her diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
SUNDAY
THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY
ABC FAMILY, 7.35pm
Arrested Development and Veep star Tony Hale (pictured left) adds not one, but two, exquisitely enigmatic characters to his collection with a dual role as twin brothers Nicholas Benedict and L.D. Curtain in this Disney adaptation of Trenton Lee Stewart’s children’s books. Resembling a Wes Anderson film, the fantastical series fizzes with mischief as it follows four prodigal young orphans who are recruited by Benedict to infiltrate an elite academy that’s seemingly the centre of a global brainwashing operation.
Thursday, July 17
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
SEVEN (7)
NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Back Roads. (R) 11.10 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 3.45 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10 and 11. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 Engineering Reborn. (PGav, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.30 SBS50. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 11. Highlights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Together Forever Tea. (2021, PGa) Jay Ryan. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Treasures With Bettany Hughes: Oman. (PGaw) Bettany Hughes returns to Oman to investigate an ancient cold case and uncovers a biodiverse wonderland on Masirah, Oman’s largest island. 9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 12. 2.25 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R) 3.25 Incredible Homes. (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 Football. AFL. Round 19. Essendon v GWS Giants. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game. 11.00 Kick Ons. A preview of the upcoming AFL matches. 11.30 Evil By Design: End Game. (Malv, R) Survivors provide evidence.
12.35 Life. (Madv, R)
1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: May The Best Wedding Win. (2022, PGa) Alys Crocker. 2.00 Pointless. (PG)
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RPA. (PGm, R) 8.30 Emergency. (Mm, R) Michael and Luke swap stories.
9.30 A+E After Dark. (Malm) Staff treats a man injured in a hit-and-run. 10.30 Panic 9-1-1. (MA15+av)
11.20 9News Late.
11.50 Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup. (Ma)
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (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.
TEN (10)
Lynne McGranger is leaving Home And Away after 33 years
Friday, July 18
ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10)
6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 10.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 11.10 Little Disasters. (Mal, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Bay Of Fires. (Mlv, R) 2.00 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. (PG, R) 3.00 Love Your Garden. (R) 3.45 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa visits garden designer Michael Cooke.
8.30 Patience. (PGa) The team is baffled when a young woman is found dead among a dinosaur display at York Museum.
9.20 Gruen. (Final, R) Presented by Wil Anderson.
9.55 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) Presented by Guy Montgomery.
10.45 Spicks And Specks. (PGs, R)
11.15 ABC Late News.
11.35 Silent Witness. (Ma, R)
12.35 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
Programs. 2.30pm Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School: Let The Games Begin. 4.00 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 7.50 MOVIE: The Powerpuff Girls Movie. (2002, PG) 9.10 Robot Wars. 10.10 Walking With Dinosaurs. 10.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 12. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 11 and 12. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Bonsai. 2.10 Engineering Reborn. (R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 SBS50. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 12. Highlights.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.
8.35 The Royals: A History Of Scandals: Murder. (Return) Professor Suzannah Lipscomb investigates four suspected royal murder cases spanning almost 1000 years.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 13.
2.00 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)
3.00 Incredible Homes. (R) 4.00 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Your Money & Your Life. (Return, PG) 1.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)
Better Homes And Gardens. (R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match.
7.30 Football. AFL. Round 19. Brisbane Lions v Western Bulldogs. From the Gabba, Brisbane.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.
11.15 GetOn Extra. Lizzie Jelfs, Matt Hill, Simon Marshall and Brent Zerafa dive headlong into the weekend’s best racing.
11.45 To Be Advised.
1.20 The Disappearance. (Mav, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 The
NINE (9)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Police Rescue Australia. (PG, R) Follows police rescue and bomb disposal teams.
8.30 MOVIE: Air Force One. (1997, Mv, R) After Russian terrorists manage to hijack Air Force One, it is up to the US president to take it back. Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman.
11.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)
11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
12.40 Pointless. (PG, R)
(R) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 11. Highlights. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 12. Highlights. 4.05 BBC News At Ten. 4.35 France 24. 5.00 PBS News. 6.00 If You Are The One. 7.00 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Science Behind Sex. 9.30 Sex Unlimited. 10.20 Homeland. 1.15am MOVIE: The New Corporation. (2020, M) 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s
7.50 Motown Magic. 8.40 The Magic Canoe. 10.00 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 11.00 Going Places. Noon Homeland Story. 1.40 Yorky Billy. 2.00 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 7.30 MOVIE: Crackers. (1998, M) 9.20 MOVIE: Nacho Libre. (2006, PG) 11.00 Late Programs. NITV (34)
6am The Legend Of Longwood. Continued. (2014, PG) 7.30 The Movie Show. 8.05 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 10.05 Other People’s Children. (2022, M, French, Hebrew) Noon Anonymous. (2011, M) 2.20 The Movie Show. 2.50 The Majestic. (2001, PG) 5.35 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 7.30 The Way Back. (2010, M) 9.55 The Innocent. (2022, M, French, Spanish, English) 11.45 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.
Saturday, July 19
Lives. (R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Outback Dressmakers, NSW. (PG, R) Heather Ewart looks at outback dressmaking.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Grantchester. (Ma) Alphy and Geordie investigate witchcraft at an orphanage.
8.20 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) Barnaby and Winter investigate the death of a cricketer during a tournament.
9.50 Bay Of Fires. (Mlv, R) Mystery Bay’s brief flirtation with happiness ends.
10.45 Little Disasters. (Mal, R) Jess’ fate hangs in the balance.
11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 13. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 12. Highlights. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 13. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Going Places. (R) 4.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 13. Highlights. 5.30 SBS50. (R) 5.35 Bismarck: 24 Hours To Doom. (PGalv, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Cities With Susan Calman: Liverpool. (Premiere) Susan Calman journeys to Liverpool for the first time, starting at the iconic Royal Albert Dock.
8.25 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 14. Pau to Luchon-Superbagnères. 182.6km mountain stage. From France.
2.00 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R)
2.55 Blue Water Safari: The Arches. (PGal, R) It is time to head back to Cairns.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.05pm Paddington. 2.30 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 Octonauts: Over Under Adv. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Octonauts And The Ring Of Fire. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Chopped Jnr. 8.50 Dance Life. 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.20 Dragon Ball Super. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Majestic. Continued. (2001, PG) 8.10 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 10.00 The Lawnmower Man. (1992,
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R) 6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 House Hunters Australia. A couple search for a home. 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. (Mls, R) Celebrity guests include Sarah Snook, Boy George and
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Winter Challenge Day, VRC Members Race Day and QFC Charity Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team travels America’s Route 66. 7.30 Mysteries Of The Pyramids. (Premiere, PG) Presented by Dara Ó Briain.
8.30 MOVIE: The Da Vinci Code. (2006, Mav, R) An academic uncovers a conspiracy while helping investigate a murder inside the Louvre. Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen.
11.30 Tabloids On Trial. (Mal, R)
1.00 The Disappearance. (Madv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PGl, R)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (PG, R) 12.30 Young Sheldon. (PGa, R) 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.30 Space Invaders. (PGa, R) 2.30 Find My Country House Australia. (R) 3.30 Parental Guidance. (PGa, R) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00
6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. Empty-nesters are at loggerheads. 8.40 Ambulance Australia. (Mad, R) NSW Ambulance crews race to a call for a slashed throat and perform life-saving CPR on teens. 9.50 House Hunters Australia. (R) A couple are searching for their first home. 10.50 Elsbeth. (Mv, R) A man dies in a hot tub. 11.50 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. (Final) 7.30 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Cracking The Code. 10.30 UFOs: Investigating The Unknown. 12.20am Addicted Australia. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
7.30 Rugby Union. British & Irish Lions Tour. Game 1. Australia v British & Irish Lions.
10.00 Test Rugby: Australia v British & Irish Lions Post-Match. Post-match wrap-up for Game 1.
10.15 MOVIE: Sicario: Day Of The Soldado. (2018, MA15+dlv, R) Benicio del Toro.
12.35 My Life As A Rolling Stone. (Madl, R) 1.50 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG) 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)
Sunday, July 20
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGals, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Griff’s Great American South. (R) 3.15 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.45 Martin Clunes: Islands Of Australia. (PG, R) 4.40 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.
6.30 Compass: The Day We Saved The Zoo. (PGals)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PGs)
Hosted by Adam Hills.
8.00 Bay Of Fires. (Mal) A date night turns into graveyard duty for Stella.
8.50 Little Disasters. (Final, Mal) A day at a fair leads to a shocking reveal.
9.40 My Name Is Gulpilil. (Madl, R) Follows actor David Gulpilil.
11.20 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Songs Of Summer. (Ml, R)
11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 1.40 Under The Vines. (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 14. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 PBS Washington Week. 10.30 Growing A Greener World. (PGa, R) 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 13 and 14. Highlights. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Going Places. (R) 4.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 14. Highlights. 5.30 Nazis, Treasures And The Quest For Celts. (PGa, R) 6.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the match. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 19. Collingwood v Fremantle.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Statue Of Liberty: A French Giant. A look at the history of the Statue of Liberty.
8.30 Marseille: Birth Of A Megapolis. (PG, R) Explores the history of Marseilles, once called Massilia, the second largest city in France, and delves into its rich Greek and Roman archaeological heritage with the help of archaeologists.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 15.
1.45 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)
2.40 Blue Water Safari. (PGa, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.05pm Paddington. 2.30 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 The Gruffalo’s Child. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Tabby McTat. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. (Premiere) 8.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.05 Abbott Elementary. 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Merlin. 10.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Pro Bull Riding Australia. 11.00 Unleash The Beast. Noon Soccer. African Cup NSW. Replay. 2.00 MOVIE: Category: Woman. (2022, PG) 3.35 The Last Ice Hunters. 5.10 Soh Presents: Generations And Dynasties. 6.40 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 7.30 Larapinta. 8.30 You Are Here: We Don’t Need A Map. 10.05 MOVIE: Copycat. (1995, MA15+)
12.15am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PG) Celebrities show off their dance skills.
8.20 7NEWS Spotlight.
9.20 The Crow Girl. (MA15+av) Pressure mounts as a third body is dumped outside a private school. Jeanette’s theories come under fire.
11.30 Stranded On Honeymoon Island. (Mal, R) A peek into life beyond the island’s shores.
1.05 Shades Of Blue. (MA15+adsv, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PGl, R)
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6am Morning Programs. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 TBA. 9.00 Better Homes. 10.00 Harry’s Practice. 10.30 Escape To The Country. 1.30pm Discover. 2.00
6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 12.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 1.00 Running. Gold Coast Marathon. Highlights. 2.00 For The Love Of Pets. (PGm, R) 3.00 Taronga: Who’s
6.00 9News Sunday.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) A batch of 23 former contestants returns. 8.15 Watson. (Premiere, Ma) A year after the death of his friend, a man resumes his medical career at a clinic dedicated to the treatment of rare diseases. 9.15 FBI. (Mav, R) Jubal teams up with a detective when a trucker is gunned down after a routine trip from Canada. 11.05 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.25 PBS Washington Week. 4.50 Kars & Stars. 5.40 Lost Gold Of The Aztecs. 6.35 Engineering Reborn. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. 10.15 Vikings: The Rise And Fall. Midnight WWE Legends. 12.55 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6am The
Movie Show. 6.30 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 8.20 Anne Of Green Gables. (2016, PG) 10.00 The Innocent. (2022, M, French, Spanish, English) 11.50 The Way Back. (2010, M) 2.20pm Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom. (2019, PG, Dzongkha, English) 4.25
First Cow. (2019, PG) 6.40 Golden Years. (2016, PG) 8.30 Blood Diamond. (2006, MA15+) 11.15 Late Programs.
Monday, July 21
6am Morning Programs.
7.00 Travel Guides. (PGl)
8.10 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.
9.10 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: The Lost Girls. (Mav) A look at the disappearance of Karlie Pearce-Stevenson and her two-year-old daughter Khandalyce. 10.10 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) 11.10 9News Late.
11.40 The First 48. (Mav)
12.30 Embarrassing Bodies. (MA15+dmns, R)
1.20 Talking Honey. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
9GEM (92)
Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 3. Newcastle Knights v New Zealand Warriors. 8.00 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Arrival. (2016, M) 10.50 Late Programs.
Morning Programs.
Celebrity Ghost Stories. 1.20 Limitless With Chris Hemsworth. 2.30 Ready Vet Go: The Vet Paramedics. (Premiere) 3.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 3.30 MOVIE: Flight Of The Navigator. (1986) 5.25 MOVIE: Three Amigos! (1986, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Dr No. (1962, PG) 9.50 MOVIE: Navy SEALs. (1990, M) 12.05am Late Programs.
Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.
8.00 Australian Story: Making A Scene – Claudia Karvan.
Four Corners. Investigative journalism program. 9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser. 9.35 Lucy Worsley Investigates: William The Conqueror. (PG, R)
ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (Final, PG, R) 11.50 Love Your Garden. (R) 12.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30
7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 15. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 14 and 15. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 SBS50. (R) 2.10 Engineering Reborn. (PG, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 SBS50. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 15. Highlights.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Portugal With Michael Portillo. (Premiere, PGa) Michael Portillo explores Portugal. 8.20 Breakaway Femmes: The Forgotten Tour De France. A look at the women’s Tour de France.
10.05 Rock Legends: Journey. 10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Classified. (Return, Mlv) 11.50 A Criminal Affair. (MA15+s, R) 1.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 2.30 Incredible Homes. (R) 3.30 Blue Water Safari. (PGal, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Irene stands up for herself.
7.30 The 1% Club. (PGls, R) Hosted by Jim Jefferies. 8.30 9-1-1. (Mav) Maddie’s return to work may have been too soon as it proves to be more triggering than expected. Eddie struggles to adapt to his new surroundings.
10.30 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
11.30 Police Custody USA: Killed In Cold Blood. (Malv, R) 12.30 Gone. (MA15+v, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Love At First Like. (2023, PGa, R) Gina Vitori. 2.00 Pointless. (PG)
Tipping Point. (PG)
9News Afternoon.
Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Parental Guidance. (PGa) Hosted by Allison Langdon.
9.00 Footy Classified. (Ml) A team of footy experts tackles the AFL’s big issues and controversies.
10.00 Players. (Ml) A look at all the AFL news.
11.00 9News Late.
11.30 Aussie Road Train Truckers. (Ml)
12.30 100% Footy. (M) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (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 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A batch of 23 former contestants returns. 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 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Mals) The boys become makeup artists. 10.10 10’s
6am Morning Programs. 2pm Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.05 WorldWatch. 6.10 The Food That Built The World. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The UnBelievable. 10.10 Big Backyard Quiz. 11.10 Fuzoku: The World Of Sex Entertainment In Japan. 12.20am Idris Elba’s Fight School. 1.25 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.05pm Paddington. 2.30 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School: What’s Cooking? 4.00 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.40 The Inbestigators. 7.55 Junior Vets. 8.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.00 The Crystal Maze. 9.45 Merlin. 10.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 10.50 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 7.45 First Cow. (2019, PG) 10.00 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 12.05pm The Invisible Witness. (2018, M, Italian) 2.00 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 3.55 Whisky Galore. (2016,
Tuesday, July 22
6.30
sea snakes.
9.00 Dr Karl’s How Things Work: Chocolate. (R) Dr Karl Kruszelnicki looks at how chocolate is made.
9.35 Earth: Inferno. (R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R)
11.05 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.10 Lucy Worsley Investigates. (PG, R) 1.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 1.30 EXPOSED: The Case Of Keli Lane. (Final, Mal, R) 2.35 Parliament. 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Continental Railway
Journeys: Mostar To Dubrovnik/ Bergen To Flåm. (PGaw) Michael Portillo rides the Sarajevo-Mostar line.
8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi looks at the terrible impact of when someone vanishes, as well as the questions they leave behind. 9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 16. 1.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R) 2.30 World’s Most Secret Homes. (R) 4.20 Bamay. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am
Programs. 1.25pm Jack Whitehall’s Got, Got,
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School: What’s Cooking? 4.00 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.40 The Inbestigators. 7.55 Junior Vets. 8.30 Deadly 60. 9.00 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.50 Merlin. 10.35 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 11.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am
3.10 Augmented. 4.15 BBC News At Ten. 4.45 France 24. 5.15 PBS News. 6.15 The Food That Built The World. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.20 Pitino: Red Storm Rising. 12.15am Rob & Romesh Vs. 1.55 It’s Fine, I’m Fine. 2.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
The Emperor’s Club. Continued. (2002, PG) 7.45 Like Father, Like Son. (2013, PG, Japanese) 10.00 Golden Years. (2016, PG) 11.50 Tel Aviv On Fire. (2018, M, Arabic, Hebrew, English) 1.40pm All At Sea. (2010, PG) 3.20 Hum Do Hamare Do. (2021, PG, Hindi) 5.40 The Last Wave. (1977, PG) 7.40 Love Thing. (2022, M, German) 9.30 The Shadow Of The Day. (2022, M, French, Italian) 11.55 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Warrior Spirit. 1.30 Eight Ladies. 2.00 Talking Language. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 7.35 Unleash The Beast. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: Ka Whawhai Tonu. (2024, M) 12.30am Late Programs. NITV (34)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Alf reassures Harper. David has an offer for Lacey. Dana opens up to Sonny.
8.30 Stranded On Honeymoon Island. (Mls) The five couples are contemplating their relationships on the outside and whether or not they’ll stay together.
11.30 The Agenda Setters. (R) A team of trusted and respected footy voices tackles the biggest topics in the AFL world.
12.30 Fairly Legal. (Mav, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Paramedics. (Mam)
8.30 Murder Down Under: Byron Bay Murders Pt 1. (Mav) Looks at notable murders in Australia.
9.30 Footy Classified. (Ml) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 La Brea. (Mav, R)
11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A batch of 23 former contestants returns. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) A federal judge and his wife are shot dead in New York. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+. (R)
Wednesday, July 23
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)
(9) 6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time.
2.55 Love Your Garden. (R)
3.45 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 15 and 16. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Insight. (R) 3.00 The Day The Rock Star Died. (PGd) 3.30 SBS50. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 16. Highlights.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (Return, PG) 8.30 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG) Presented by Guy Montgomery. 9.20 Would I Lie To You? (PG) Hosted by Rob Brydon.
9.50 Spicks And Specks. (PGs, R)
10.20 QI. (PGs)
10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 12.30 Parliament Question Time. 1.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 2.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)
3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 How Disney Built America: Now Available In Stores. (Mv) Looks at how Walt Disney pioneered merchandising.
8.30 Air India Crash: What Went Wrong? Looks at the tragic events of Air India Flight 171, which crashed in June 2025, resulting in 260 fatalities. 9.25 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 17. 1.50 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R) 2.25 World’s Most Secret Homes. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (PGaw, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.05pm Paddington. 2.30 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School: What’s Cooking? 4.00 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.40 The Inbestigators. 7.55 Junior Vets. 8.30 Abbott Elementary. 9.10 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 2pm Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.15 WorldWatch. 6.15 The Food That Built The World. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Dopesick. 10.50 MOVIE: Snowpiercer. (2013, MA15+) 1.05am One Night In... 2.00 Curious Australia. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Last Wave. Continued. (1977, PG) 7.40 Hum Do Hamare Do. (2021, PG, Hindi) 10.05 Ten Canoes. (2006, M, Ganalbingu, English, Gunwinggu) 11.40 Love Thing. (2022, M, German) 1.30pm Like Father, Like Son. (2013, PG, Japanese) 3.45 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 5.45 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 7.35 Living. (2022, PG) 9.30 Ali And Ava. (2021, M) 11.15 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Party From Hell. (2021, Mav, R) Jackie Moore. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL. 9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.
10.00 Ashley Cain: Into The Danger Zone. (Madl) Ashley Cain travels to Colombia.
11.20 Stags. (MA15+adv) 12.20 Imposters. (Malsv, R) 1.20 Touching Evil. (MA15+av) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Paramedics. (Mam, R) 1.00 Space Invaders. (PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Tipping Point: The Block. (PG) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 9.00 Murder Down Under: Byron Bay Murders Pt 2. Takes a look into the cases and the people involved in some of Australia’s most notable and gruesome killings. 10.00 9News Late.
10.30 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGa)
11.30 Damian Lewis: Spy Wars. (Mv, R) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (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 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
(10)
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A batch of 23 former contestants returns. 8.40 Elsbeth. (Mv) Elsbeth visits the historic funeral home owned by Arthur Greene Jr when his conspiracyminded nephew goes missing. 9.40 FBI: International. (Mv) The Fly Team heads to Georgia. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+. (R)
100 YEARS AGO THIS
Electric light – Change over of system gives good results
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
The change over from single phase to the three phase system was made on Saturday last.
Mr. D. J. Quartermain and his staff attended to all the local arrangements, whilst the Electricity Commission controlled their portion of the work.
Mr. Quartermain was ready at 3.30pm, but had to wait on the Commission until 5.15pm, on account of portion of the instruments supplied not being up to the standard.
This necessitated considerable alteration, with the result that the light was not switched on until 7pm.
On being switched over it was found that the work carried out was complete.
The Commission’s officers complimented Mr. Quartermain and his staff on their work. ***
MR. George Shepherd, who gave the address at Langwarrin State school on Arbor Day, is a son of the first orchardist to grow fruit for sale on the Peninsula.
The late Mr. Shepherd started his career when it was deemed necessary for a lad to serve an apprenticeship of seven years before he could be called a gardener, but he learned the profession so well that in England he grew grapes 18lbs to the bunch.
Small wonder then that he started his son going, for we find the lad, George Shepherd, managing his father’s sales in Victoria market at the early age of 13 years.
By industry and integrity, Mr. George Shepherd gradually rose to
comparative affluence.
A remarkable man, he is a born naturalist. He combines the industry of a Faber with the enthusiasm of a Tubbock.
A clear and forcible speaker of undoubted character, he can always command a hearing.
Rarely do we find men of his type so gifted with expression. It is hard, indeed, to adorn the wisdom of experience with all the flowers of eloquence.
Yet, like Tennyson’s brook, he seems to go on for ever.
This is the type of speaker the Council of Agricultural Education should secure to address the farmers’ classes at the Agricultural Colleges. ***
THE many friends of Mr. Alick Vinch are very pleased to find him hale and hearty again.
The injured limb has now thoroughly recovered.
We regret to hear that Mr. Sam Pearce has not made the recovery as quickly as his friends hoped. ***
MUCH speculation has recently been indulged in by certain city papers regarding the decline in country trade. It may interest our city friends to learn that the endeavour of many traders to introduce the cash system, is checking speculation and reducing industry to the dead level of state socialism.
There is a prevailing desire to have all things so regulated that the individual must serve some recognised body.
But such measures may become irksome when they interfere with the
liberty of the subject.
A by-law may be passed with the intention of keeping stock off the footpaths, but if it is extended, giving the ranger power to remove cows tethered by rope or chain on vacant allotments, the Council may find itself in legal difficulties.
Some years ago permits were granted in one Shire, granting owners a licence to graze on the roads. Certain cows entered paddocks; the Council were threatened with legal action and were glad to effect a compromise.
Another test case was settled in a Gippsland Shire.
The Council was eager to keep cows moving at the rate of six miles a day, according to the Drovers’ Act.
***
A PLEASANT evening, was spent in All Saints’ Parish Hall, Tyabb, on 3rd July, when the gift social, arranged by the girls of the Bible Class to stock their stall at the forthcoming bazaar, was held.
Vocal items were rendered by the girls of the Bible Class, Misses Sybil Noble, Lily Slocombe, Ivy Gibson, Emily Victor and Marjorie Harding, the accompaniments being played by Miss Annie Gibson and Miss Young. Several smaller girls gave recitations (Vera Baker, Queenie Victor, Dorrie Noble).
Miss Emily Victor played a pianoforte solo.
The whole school gave two little songs and two popular items were given by the Holy Trinity Hastings troop of Boy Scouts.
A guessing competition for a box of chocolates, given by Mrs. Alden,
was won by Hazel Slocombe. Other prizes were won by Mrs. C. Cole, Marjorie Cole, and Audrey Mair. The vicar, Rev. A. Banks, and Miss Young organised several games for the young people, and supper, provided by the Ladies’ Guild, brought a successful evening to a close.
***
Boy Scouts - Commissioner Sayer
At Frankston
The local troup of Boy Scouts invited their parents and friends to attend at the drill hall on Monday night last, and a large number accepted the invitation.
Mr. Thexton, the local Scoutmaster, was in attendance with 40 Scouts.
Commissioner Sayer, the district Scout Leader, was also present.
Mr. Thexton, in declaring the function open, said he was glad to see so many present. The boys were shaping very well, but it was very necessary that a committee of parents be formed to look after the financial side of the business; also other matters which required attention to put the local Boy Scout branch on a proper footing.
Mr. Thexton then introduced Commissioner Sayer, who has had a very extensive career in the Boy Scout movement. (Applause).
Commissioner Sayer said he was very pleased to be present. It was part of his duty to keep in touch with the various troups in his district.
He was more than pleased to know what rapid strides the Frankston troup had made. There were forty members at present.
The speaker said he would like to remind those present of the high ideals that the movement stood for.
The boys were given excellent character training, which eventually had a big influence on their future life.
The speaker went on to say that there were ten laws that governed the movement. The first was: “Loyalty to the King”; another was: “To be useful and help others.” Commissioner Sayer thought that a committee of ladies was a good move, and would help considerably to strengthen the movement.
Euchre parties, picture nights and other amusements were amongst those mentioned by the Commissioner, whereby money could be raised to purchase the necessary equipment for the boys.
Commissioner Sayer appealed to the parents to help the local Scoutmaster (Mr. Thexton) who was bearing the burden in organising the troup.
The boys who have passed their “Tenderfoot,” as this stage were put through an oath of office, which is necessary before they can hold the position.
Supper was served in a very enticing manner by the boys, and very much appreciated by all.
Messrs. Witheridge and Beach are to be congratulated on the way in which they assisted to make the function the success it was.
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 17 July 1925
PUZZLE ZONE
ACROSS
1. Sharply serrated
5. Spaces (between)
7. Proverb
8. Back of neck
9. Article
10. Sports squads
11. Possessors
13. Restore to health
14. Liquid toppings 18. Made home in tree 21. Mast pole 22. Ethnic bias
24. Copy outline of 25. Festive occasion 26. Tired reflex 27. Creative thoughts 28. Prisoner’s room
Minors 2. Adult goslings
Moves suddenly
Model of virtue
Japanese hostesses
Prelude
THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES
Wild grass
Placate
Cut short
Wandered off course
Geological age
Forceful requests
Recycle
Church cellar
Wagon Wheel – My Apology in Full
By Stuart McCullough
TURNS out, it’s just me. Despite my best efforts, I’m the one who lives as an outcast from the majority and who cringes at the precise moment when others whoop and holler for joy. Whether that’s because I’m a rebel who plays by his own rules that refuses to conform to society’s expectations whilst marching to the beat of my own ever-so-slightly out of time drum or just plain stubbornness is anybody’s guess. And what is it that has seen me cast to the fringes of civilisation? It’s a song. Namely, it’s a song called ‘Wagon Wheel’. I simply can’t stand it. For those of you unfamiliar with the song ‘Wagon Wheel’, I can only say that you should count your blessings. The song has a fascinating history – it began as a mere fragment penned by Bob Dylan, with verses added twenty-five years later by one of the guys from the band ‘Old Crow Medicine Show’. Since then, it’s obtained the status of a modern standard. It gets a run at every folk festival, open mic and pub gig. It’s played at major life events and brings people to tears. It’s celebrated and loved the world over, except by me.
Last weekend, we attended our local folk festival. We were standing around chatting, when someone asked me the question ‘what do you think of the song Wagon Wheel?’ I was tired (we’d played earlier that day) and my response was, I’ll admit, intemperate. At a considerable volume, I answered, saying, ‘Whenever I hear Wagon Wheel,
I know that it’s time to go home’.
The other person recoiled in horror and I wouldn’t be at all surprised if I was refused entry to future events. Although I regret my intemperate response, I feel I should explain why it is that I struggle with a song that is adored by so many.
My problem with Wagon Wheel is quite simple. It’s this line from the chorus: ‘Rock me, mama, like a wagon wheel’. This, frankly, is a ridiculous suggestion. In the entire course of human history, no one on planet earth has even been rocked by their mama like a wagon wheel. It’s simply impossible.
Let’s start with the obvious – wagon wheels are round. Accordingly,
wagon wheels don’t rock, they roll. If the chorus had proposed ‘Roll me, mama, like a wagon wheel’, it would still be silly, but at least technically feasible. It’s the refusal of the song’s authors to concede to the laws of physics that’s at the heart of my difficulty with the tune ‘Wagon Wheel’. When I hear ‘rock me, mama, like a wagon wheel’, I simply don’t believe it. Perhaps I’m being too precious. It is, after all, music we’re talking about. This is a world where terms like ‘we gonna pitch a wang dang doodle’ and ‘a-wop-bop-a-loo-mopa-lop-bam-boom’ are commonplace and accepted without question. But ‘Wagon Wheel’ doesn’t rise to that
level; it’s no flight of fancy. It’s just plain confusing.
I have, of course, turned my mind to alternative meanings. It may well be that Bob Dylan, when he wrote the line ‘rock me, mama, like a wagon wheel’ was not considering an actual wagon wheel but, rather, a biscuit. Which begs the question – did Bob Dylan consider other biscuits before landing on the chocolatey, jammy, marshmallow treat that we all love and enjoy? He’d have been foolish not to.
‘Rock me like an Iced Vo-vo’ is chilling and doesn’t sound like a Bob Dylan lyric at all. More Leonard Cohen. From his double-breasted suit, synthy period. On the other
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hand, had Bob suggested ‘rock me, mama, like a Jam Fancy’, I’d be halfway interested and would feel immediately compelled to put the kettle on. The less said about, ‘rock me, mama, like a Chocolate Digestive’, the better.
When all is said and done, I can’t help but think that Bob Dylan left ‘Wagon Wheel’ unfinished because, ultimately, he knew it wasn’t good enough. Millions of others feel otherwise, seeing something in its confounding lyric that eludes me entirely. It leaves me feeling confused; as though everyone else is speaking a different language or I’m the only one who isn’t in on the joke.
To be honest, I’ve been wrong about songs before. In 1989, I couldn’t stand the song ‘Teardrops’ by Womack and Womack and would actively leave a room if it came on the radio. But with the benefit of hindsight or, if you prefer, hindhearing, I feel differently. These days, I don’t mind ‘Teardrops’ at all. In fact, I think I’d go so far as to say that I like it. I should write to Womack and/or Womack to let them know. Maybe, just maybe, I’ll grow to love ‘Wagon Wheel’ in time. Perhaps not.
So there it is; my explanation as to why I don’t like the song ‘Wagon Wheel’. I sincerely regret the answer I gave when asked for my opinion and I hope this explanation gives some context as to why I feel so strongly about it. I can’t get over the like ‘Rock me mama, like a wagon wheel’. Sorry, Bob. stuart@stuartmccullough.com
29. Praises
Somerville mounts impressive comeback, Bombers win again
MPFNL
By Brodie Cowburn
MEN’S DIV TWO
SOMERVILLE picked up a vital win over Devon Meadows on Saturday afternoon.
Both sides came into the match at Glover Reserve in the mix for finals spots. Somerville struck the first blow, and went into the quarter-time break ahead by a goal.
Devon Meadows held Somerville goalless in the second term, opening up a three-goal lead. Somerville whittled the lead back, but still needed to close a 16-point gap in the last quarter.
Somerville mounted an impressive comeback in the closing stages. Devon Meadows failed to kick a goal in the final term, which handed Somerville an opportunity to regain momentum.
Somerville raced home to a comefrom-behind seven point win - 10.10 (70) to 11.11 (77). Mitch Mantell, Lachlan Haskett, Lachlan Gill-Renouf,
Oliver Heavey, and Thomas Roberts were named Somerville’s best.
The result leaves both sides equal on the ladder on 28 points, with Devon Meadows ahead on percentage.
Bonbeach also has 28 points - the Sharks were beaten 14.12 (96) to 9.9 (63) by Chelsea on Saturday.
Undefeated Frankston Bombers dispatched Karingal with ease last weekend, winning 18.13 (121) to 6.1 (37).
Tyabb pushed hard for a third win of the season on Saturday, but fell short against Seaford. The Tigers beat the Yabbies in a shootout 19.17 (131) to 16.8 (104).
Matthew Clark was impressive for the Yabbies, booting seven goals.
Pearcedale beat Hastings away from home by 41 points and Rye beat Crib Point by 14 to close out the round.
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
WARRAGUL Industrials survived a mighty scare at home against Karingal on Saturday.
Warragul came into the match in redhot form. Karingal proved they were up for the fight though, going into the first break equal and pulling ahead by four points by half-time.
Warragul fought back in the third term to go ahead by three points. Despite not kicking a goal in the final term, the Industrials held on for dear life to claim a narrow one-point win.
Warragul beat Karingal 4.8 (32) to 5.1 (31). Carly Bury booted three goals for the Bulls.
Mornington returned to the winner’s list on Saturday with a dominant victory over Bonbeach.
After an undefeated start to the season, the Bulldogs had lost two in a row heading into Saturday’s clash. They corrected course with a 14.18 (102) to 2.0 (12) win.
Georgia Templeton kicked four goals for the Bulldogs, and Laura Noonan kicked three.
Frankston were also 90 point winners last weekend. The Dolphins held Pearcedale scoreless on Saturday afternoon.
Pride Round a ‘privilege’ - president
THE Mornington Peninsula Football Netball League held its first league-wide Pride Round at the end of June.
What began three years ago as an initiative by the Red Hill Football Netball Club has grown into a league-wide effort. MPFNL club presidents say that Pride Round isn’t just a one-day event - it’s a commitment to making every club a safe, inclusive space where players, staff, and supporters feel they belong. Graham Sherry, MPFNL President and Red Hill FNC President, said "Red Hill FNC has been delighted to support the concept of a Pridefocused round in our football and
netball competitions since 2022.
“This support is a cornerstone of our drive to exemplify diversity in every aspect of our club's activities and to promote Red Hill as a destination of choice for players, supporters, sponsors and the community at large. It has been a privilege to partner with Frankston YCW in these endeavours."
Frankston YCW played Red Hill in netball and football at Jubilee Park in Frankston for Pride Round, with pride colours on display. Lou Meagher, MPFNL Vice-President and Frankston YCW President, said “inclusion and diversity are values we live by at Frankston YCW - not
just during Pride Round, but every day. We want everyone who walks into our club to feel safe, respected and like they belong. When Red Hill first invited us to be part of this initiative in 2022, it was an easy yes - it aligned perfectly with who we are. We’re proud to keep playing our part in creating a game and a league where everyone feels at home.”
This event was supported by the Frankston City & Mornington Shire LGBTIQA+ Collaborative. If you are part of a sporting club and are interested in joining a Pride Round Working Group for 2026, please contact Suellyn Gillies at suellyn. gillies@gmail.com
impressive return to form last weekend.
LAST month’s Somerville vs Seaford game was not the first on the Mornington Peninsula to have a seagull come under fire. During a Hastings match in 1992, another seagull was struck down.
NEXT WEEK’S GAMES
DIVISION ONE MENS
Saturday 19 July, 2pm: Langwarrin v EdithvaleAspendale - Lloyd Park
Mt Eliza vs Dromana - Emil Madsen Reserve
Mornington v Frankston YCWAlexandra Park
Red Hill v Rosebud - Red Hill
Recreation Reserve
Sorrento v Pines - David Macfarlane Reserve
DIVISION TWO MENS
Saturday 19 July, 2pm: Pearcedale v Frankston Bombers - Pearcedale Recreation Reserve
Seaford v Chelsea - RF Miles Reserve
Crib Point v Tyabb - Crib Point
Recreation Reserve
Karingal v Hastings - Karingal Football Club
Somerville v BonbeachSomerville Football Club
Devon Meadows v Rye - Glover Reserve
DIVISION ONE WOMENS
Saturday 19 July, 10am: Karingal v Frankston - Karingal Football Club
Saturday 19 July, 1pm: Bonbeach v WarragulBonbeach Reserve
Saturday 19 July, 4.40pm: Pearcedale v MorningtonPearcedale Recreation Reserve
DIVISION TWO WOMENS
Friday 18 July, 7pm: Tyabb v Bass Coast - Bunguyan Reserve
Saturday 19 July, 12pm: Mt Eliza v Frankston (Reserve) - Emil Madsen Reserve
Red Hill FNC v Warragul (Reserve) - Red Hill Recreation Reserve
Red Hill FNC/Balnarring Thunder FC v EdithvaleAspendale- Balnarring Reserve
Saturday 19 July, 2pm: Karingal (Reserve) v Mornington (Reserve) - Karingal Football Club
DIVISION THREE WOMENS
Saturday 19 July, 11am: Pearcedale (Reserve) v Chelsea - Pearcedale Recreation Reserve
Bonbeach (Reserve) v PinesBonbeach Reserve
Saturday 19 July, 12pm:
Crib Point v Tyabb (Reserve)Crib Point Recreation Reserve
Langwarrin v Rye - Lloyd Park
Picture: Alan Dillon
THE Bulldogs smashed Bonbeach in an
Picture: Alan Dillon
Skye double trouble for Comets
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
SKYE United has blown the State 2 South-East promotion race wide open after Friday night’s 2-0 away win over Casey Comets.
Skye became the first team this season to do the double over Comets having beaten Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor’s men 3-1 in their round 4 clash at Skye in April.
It took just nine minutes for Skye to open its account on Friday when Varmah Mgoneh pounced on a loose ball after a long throw-in and lashed home the opener.
It was Mgoneh at the double in the 26th minute when Sharmeit Sharma’s ball across the face evaded everyone and Mgoneh simply chested the ball home to add to the visitors’ lead.
Comets’ keeper Kile Kennedy was enraged by a decision in the 38th minute and talked his way into the referee’s book.
But Kennedy’s tirade against the match officials inexplicably continued at half-time and a second caution ended his involvement.
Despite being a man down Comets were competitive in the second half creating numerous chances but the visitors held on to secure what may turn out to be a season-defining three pointer.
Skye gaffer Phil McGuinness celebrated the win in style.
“Yeah I was delighted with the result,” he said.
“I flew out to Bali three hours after the win so I was a very happy man indeed.”
The following day Peninsula Strikers took advantage of Skye’s success with a hard-fought 2-1 home win over Noble Park United.
Strikers started fast and took the lead in the 3rd minute when a pinpoint Wayne Gordon corner was glanced home by Campbell Steedman.
A see-sawing tussle developed but Strikers doubled their lead in the 34th minute when Cooper Andrews scored one of the goals of the season sweetly belting a 25-metre volley straight into the top corner.
It should’ve been 3-0 before the interval but Joel Bowen’s free header was put wide at the back post.
In the second half Noble Park pushed hard and hit back from a free-kick in the 66th minute that wasn’t dealt with and Fraidoon Mohammadi headed home from close range.
It should have been 2-2 soon after but Sarmad Nikakhter blazed away from the six-yard box and couldn’t hit the target.
In injury time Strikers were denied a penalty after Sam Maggs slipped past a
defender and was brought down in the box.
The lineman flagged for the infringement but referee Farhad waved it away much to everyone’s bemusement.
In State 1 news Mornington suffered a setback in its promotion campaign going down 1-0 to bogey team Beaumaris at Dallas Brooks Park on Saturday.
The pivotal moment came in the second half.
The visitors forced a turnover and Beaumaris’ man-of-the-match Nao Hamamoto surged forward before sending Jorge Akers through and he made no mistake.
Mornington head coach Adam Jamieson wasn’t pulling any punches after the game.
“We were disgraceful,” he said.
“We let ourselves and the club down.”
In State 4 Chelsea stayed on top of the table via a 7-0 thumping of cellardweller Frankston Pines at Edithvale Recreation Reserve on Friday night.
The league’s leading predator James Stinson chalked up another hat-trick and appears to have a stranglehold on Golden Boot honours for a second consecutive season.
Chelsea got off to a flyer when a scramble developed in the box and Stinson was at the back post to tuck home the loose ball.
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In the 25th minute Stinson was through but Pines keeper Caleb Parr did well to save only for Daniel Vella to head home the rebound from close range.
When Vella nabbed his brace a minute into the second half it was contest over and two more Stinson goals and singles to Adam Dunsford and Adam Bartosy sealed the deal.
Central midfielder Bartosy rounded off his man-of-match performance with a headed goal in the 85th minute from a pinpoint Harry Parker cross.
Pines were without Ali Sina Rizai who had been sent off for violent conduct the previous week against FC Noble Hurricanes and suspended for eight matches.
Francisco Bousseranc was caretaker Pines coach filling-in for Mauricio Perez who was serving a one-match suspension.
Baxter captain Brody Taylor’s manof-the-match display underpinned his club’s 4-0 away win over Rosebud on Saturday night.
The home team has a lengthening list of unavailable players due to injury and Jack Wyer’s name was added to that list on the weekend.
Taylor opened the scoring in the 26th minute when he was first to react inside the area and although Rosebud keeper
Colin McCormack got a hand to the shot he couldn’t stop it going in.
Four minutes before half-time Cody Storton-French’s close range header opened his account for his new club having recently switched from Strikers.
Taylor’s wonder strike from 25 metres in the 64th minute effectively ended Rosebud’s chances and he capped off his display with a converted penalty in the 72nd minute after McCormack had taken down big Jai Power inside the box.
Somerville Eagles drew 1-1 at home to FC Noble Hurricanes last weekend.
Mark Larner’s men needed a penalty conversion from Alezzio Izzo in the 85th minute to snatch a point.
In State 5 news Mount Eliza and league leader Fortuna 60 had to settle for a share of the spoils in Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Emil Madsen Reserve.
The result keeps Mount Eliza on course for a top-two finish that would preserve its State 5 status in next season’s major league restructure.
A first-half goal from Michael Wright and a low shot from Josh Luca in the 57th minute had Mount Eliza in command but Fortuna was pressing hard and two goals in the last 10 minutes of normal time gave it a deserved share of the spoils.
Robbie Stephen and Damon Scott
Important win: Skye United’s Varmah Mgoneh’s goals took care of business against Casey Comets on Friday night. Picture: Jordan M. Sport.
were on target for Fortuna.
Despite giving up a two-goal lead there’s a real buzz about Mount Eliza’s senior squad nowadays with no talk about lack of depth which had been a lingering theme throughout the season.
Senior keeper Luke Armao summed up the feeling within the group succinctly.
“We’ve picked up some key players and they’ve really started to gel with the squad quickly,” he said.
“We’re all playing for each other and it’s honestly a great squad to be a part of.”
Aspendale and Mount Martha both lost at home last weekend.
A second-half header by Sam Curtis from a Jordy Athanassiou cross wasn’t enough as Aspendale went down 2-1 to Keysborough.
Mount Martha head coach Charlie Platt described Saturday’s 5-2 defeat at the hands of Cleeland United as his team’s “poorest game all year.”
A Marcus Poda brace couldn’t stop the visitors from claiming just a second win this season.
Both Aspendale and Mount Martha are staring a two-division relegation in the face as State 5 teams finishing from seventh to bottom this season will play in a new State 7 league next year.
NEXT WEEKEND
Friday, 18 July, 7.30pm
Langwarrin v Melbourne City, Lawton Park
Friday, 18 July, 8.30pm
Frankston Pines v Sandown Lions, Monterey Reserve
Saturday, 19 July, 3pm
Mornington v Collingwood City, Dallas Brooks Park
St Kilda v Skye Utd, Elwood Park
Bentleigh Utd Cobras v Peninsula Strikers, Victory Park
Baxter v Springvale City, Baxter Park
FC Noble Hurricanes v Chelsea, Alex Nelson Reserve
Monash University v Rosebud, Monash University Playing Fields
Mentone v Somerville Eagles, Mentone Grammar Playing Fields
Mount Martha v Mount Eliza, Civic Reserve
Endeavour Hills Fire v Aspendale, Power Reserve
Saturday, 19 July, 7pm
Keysborough v Seaford Utd, Coomoora Reserve
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