Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 22nd October 2025

Golf course site redevelopment gets green light

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

A CONTROVERSIAL plan to redevelop the former Kingswood Golf Course site in Dingley Village has been approved by planning minister Sonya Kilkenny.

The proposal has been in the works for years; redevelopment plans presented by former site owner AustralianSuper in 2018 received a whopping 8000 community objections. The site was eventually purchased by developer Satterley, which unveiled plans to build 941 residential lots on the land earlier this year.

In 2023, Kilkenny announced that the site had been rezoned for housing. In an announcement released late Friday, 17 October, she confirmed that Satterley’s plans had been approved.

Sauna solidarity

MORE than 150 community members have rallied in solidarity to support a popular beachside sauna following Kingston Council’s decision not to extend its lease.

The peaceful protest took place on 14 October at Seasoul Sauna, which is situated in the rear car park of the Mordialloc Sailing Club as part of a sublease agreement. See story page 3.

Picture: Julieanne Perara Photography

“We’re unlocking underutilised land to deliver more homes and create new opportunities for people in Melbourne’s south-east,” Kilkenny said. “The only way to make housing fairer for young Victorians is to build more homes faster – this is exactly why we’ve been overhauling our planning system because the status quo is not an option.”

In a statement, the state government said that the proposal “will deliver at least 10 per cent affordable housing, with 20 per cent of the site dedicated to green open space – creating almost 10 hectares of new parks, playgrounds and trails for residents to enjoy.”

“Backed by extensive community consultation with locals, Kingston

Council and relevant agencies, the development plan sets out key environmental protections to preserve the area, with hundreds of trees to be retained and thousands of new trees to be planted –creating a comfortable place to live for future residents,” the state government statement read. “The Development Plan also incorporates recommendations made by Kingston Council, including the management of trees, subdivisions and the staging of infrastructure to support the new homes.”

Kingston Council made a submission to the state government detailing its serious concerns about the development plans. Kingston Council was informed that its planning authority over the site had been removed in April, prompting Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley to say “we are extremely disappointed that this change was made without consultation or impact assessment.”

“We have a significant track record of supporting well-planned growth – but it must be planned properly to respect local values, protect the environment and deliver the infrastructure and services needed,” Oxley said. (“Golf course housing plans lack vision” The News 5/7/2025)

Community turns up heat to save sauna

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than 150 community members have rallied in solidarity to support a popular beachside sauna following Kingston Council’s decision not to extend its lease.

The peaceful protest took place on 14 October at Seasoul Sauna, which is situated in the rear car park of the Mordialloc Sailing Club as part of a sublease agreement.

The business’ founder, Amy Salisbury, named Kingston’s Woman of the Year last year, has been fighting to keep her small business alive as it faces closure on 2 December after the council refused to renew the lease.

The business was operating under an 11-month trial, which ended in June, with a five-month extension granted.

The sauna itself is a modest twoby-two-metre mobile unit catering up to six people. Despite its size, it has become a beloved wellness foreshore destination.

At the protest, supporters carried handmade placards with messages such as “Save our sauna”, “Kingston Council: Please listen to your 1930 community voices”, “Tell us the truth”, and “Don’t silence Seasoul” with other attendees speaking in front of the crowd about the sauna’s huge benefits, particularly promoting health and connection.

An online petition has also attracted 1951 signatures.

Despite the strong turnout and vocal

community backing, Seasoul’s future still remains in doubt with the council standing by its decision.

The Mordialloc Sailing Club, itself a tenant of Kingston Council, is understood to be highly supportive of the business becoming a permanent fixture.

But according to a council letter sent to Salisbury explaining the lease refusal, it said “officers have been considering the broader implications of this type of sublease arrangement beyond this subtenant” and have “identified the need to now work in collaboration with Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) to develop a framework to guide how, and if, commercial use of foreshore land may be considered in the future”.

Salisbury, who has been left devastated by the move, said she had made multiple attempts with the council which had gone unanswered including with mayor Georgina Oxley.

The only meeting granted, she said, was with the council’s planning and place general manager Jonathan Guttmann, which she described as unproductive.

“For a council that’s let me down this much I feel proud to at least be in a community that is rallying behind something like this,” Salisbury said.

“In just 12 months since opening thousands of community members have come to love the combination of the sauna and sea and experienced significant benefits to their physical and mental health - surely that’s by far the most important consideration here.”

The News contacted the mayor last week in which she said she would “follow up further” on what conversations had been held between Salisbury at an “officer level”.

A Kingston Council spokesperson said “Seasoul Sauna was only ever offered an 11-month trial which has now ended. It is simply not true to claim they have been closed – the agreed time simply finished, and an extension was never discussed let alone guaranteed”.

“While some community members supported the business during the trial, it also attracted community complaints.

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“Private businesses do not have a right to operate on our fragile foreshore environment; this is governed by DEECA.

“Council has been in contact on multiple occasions with the Sailing Club lease holder, Seasoul and Seasoul’s advocate to offer help to find an alternative location to the foreshore and even granted Seasoul a fivemonth extension as part of this.”

Consumer advocate Adam Glezer from Consumer Champion said he was “committed to holding the council accountable and demanding

transparency around their decision not to extend Amy’s lease”.

“The whole point of a trial is to assess success, and by every measure, this has been an overwhelming success,” he said.

“I’ve never witnessed such a strong and vocal turnout for a small business. It speaks volumes about Amy’s character and the positive impact her sauna has on the community’s wellbeing.

“If the council and mayor’s office have no explanation and nothing meaningful to say, that silence only reflects poorly on those responsible.”

The community has gathered at a peaceful protest to save Seasoul Sauna in Mordialloc. Picture: Julieanne Perara Photography

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Waste pick-up review underway

AN ongoing review of Kingston Council’s waste collection service does not include changes to weekly pickups.

Kingston Council is drafting a new “waste strategy”, aiming to divert 80 percent of waste from landfill by 2030 in line with Victoria’s statewide target.

In a statement, Kingston Council said “at this stage, there are no proposed changes to standard kerbside bin sizes or collection frequencies for garbage, recycling, and food and gar-

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den bins. However, the Victorian Government has set a goal for mandatory separation of glass by 2027, and food and garden waste by 2030.”

Currently Kingston Council collects landfill rubbish weekly. Some Victorian councils have shifted to a fortnightly collection.

Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “waste is something that affects everyone, every week. We want to make sure our new strategy reflects

the needs and ideas of our community, while also meeting the state’s ambitious waste targets.”

“This is a chance for residents to share their thoughts and help us plan how Kingston manages waste in smarter, more sustainable ways,” she said.

Submissions on the waste strategy close on 3 November. For more information visit yourkingstonyoursay. com.au/future-waste

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SUBMISSIONS for Kingston Council’s new waste strategy close 3 November. Picture: Supplied

Second monitor arrives at council

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

THE second monitor tasked with overseeing Kingston Council has been appointed.

Last week, John Watson was named the second state government-appointed monitor for the beleaguered council. He will work alongside John Tanner, who began monitoring the council on 25 August, until the end of the year.

The two monitors will report to the local government minister, who is responsible for any subsequent action taken.

In a joint statement, Kingston Council mayor Georgina Oxley and council CEO Peter Bean said “we have been working well with Mr Tanner

since he started in August and look forward to meeting Mr Watson.

“We will continue to do everything we can to assist them in their role as we go about delivering excellent service to the people of Kingston.”

The terms of reference for the council monitors read that they will assess “the councillors’ understanding and performance of their statutory roles and responsibilities” and “the relationship between councillors and between councillors and council staff, including councillor behaviour with respect to the Model Councillor Code of Conduct and processes for resolving disputes between councillors.”

The arrival of a second monitor has been planned since the first monitor was installed.

A specific reason for the appointing of moni-

tors has not been offered by the state government, and the decision has been slammed by opposition MPs. Local government minister Nick Staikos was contacted for comment.

It has been an eventful term for Kingston councillors, who were elected less than 12 months ago. Notable incidents within the first year of this council’s term include bullying allegations being publicly aired at a council meeting, the referral of a decision by the previous council to the Local Government Inspectorate for investigation, and the temporary standing down of a councillor after she was charged with breaching a personal safety intervention order. (“Monitor appointed to Kingston Council” The News 22/8/2025)

John Watson has previously served as a monitor at Darebin City Council.

KINGSTON councillors elected last year. Picture: Supplied

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Council invites budget ideas

SUBMISSIONS are open for next year’s Kingston Council budget.

Kingston Council says that ideas submitted to its online Talking Kingston platform before the end of this year will be considered for the 2026/2027 budget. The mayor Georgina Oxley said “we always value our community’s ideas and aspirations for our city – they will always make us more adaptive, innovative, connected, and resilient.”

“This is your chance to tell us what matters most - whether it’s improving local parks, sup-

porting businesses, building better paths and playgrounds, or enhancing community services,” Oxley said. “We’re proud to offer this year-round opportunity for you to share your ideas and have a real influence on how we invest your rates to make our city an even better place to live, work and play.

“We’ve listened, and we’re putting your ideas into action. We want to keep that momentum going — so please, keep talking to us, Kingston.” To make a submission visit yourkingstonyoursay.com.au/talking-kingston.

Christmas gift drive begins

PRESENTS for the annual Frankston Life Community Christmas Lunch are now being accepted at drop-off points as part of a gift drive.

Frankston Life caters to more than 500 guests each year at the Frankston Life Community Christmas Lunch. It is hoping to receive enough gifts this year to hand one to each young attendee at the lunch.

The event organisers are asking donors to purchase a box, choose an age group, and fill it with

three items: something to play with, something to be creative with, and something to read. Gifts can be dropped off at Bloom Cafe, 7A Station Street, on Mondays between 10am and 1pm; Frankston Life Community Hub at 7A Station Street on Tuesdays between 11am and 3pm; and Street Peace, 7D Station Street, between Wednesday and Friday from 11am to 3pm. For more information contact christmasdaylunch@frankston.life or visit frankston.life/ christmasgiftappeal

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ATTENDEES at last year’s Frankston Life Community Christmas Church. Picture: Supplied

Pilot leads overseas jet flight

A FRANKSTON-raised pilot has lived out a childhood dream by leading a Royal Australian Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and United States Air Force mission of F-35A Lightning II jets.

Flight Lieutenant Patrick Kane led the mission during Exercise Bushido Guardian 25 in Misawa, Japan. He said the experience was a dream come true.

“It was always the fast jets – that’s the only flying I was interested in,” Kane said. The F-35A Lightning II is the ADF’s first fifth-generation air combat fighter. It is capable of supersonic flight while retaining stealth, has 9G manoeuvrability, and is also equipped with advanced sensors and data fusion.

“Flying the F-35A for the very first time, it felt like strapping myself onto a rocket ship,” Kane said.

The Exercise Bushido Guardian 25 led by Kane involved F-35As from three squadrons, which deployed to Japan. The fighters took part in a tri-lateral air combat exercise, which included JASDF and USAF F-35A Lightning IIs.

“It is very easy to work side by side with JASDF and USAF pilots,” Kane said. “This training greatly enhances those comraderies and relationships.”

Crime wave sparks police plan

A STATEWIDE crime wave has sparked a Victoria Police restructure, with more officers set to be dedicated to frontline policing.

Statistics released last month showed that crime in Frankston is at its highest level in a decade. The 13,754 criminal incidents recorded in the Frankston local government area in the year ending June 2025 was a whopping 18.8 percent increase on the year prior. In neighbouring Kingston criminal incidents rose by 14.6 percent, and a 10.6 percent increase in criminal incidents was recorded in the Mornington Peninsula Shire. (“Rising crime levels unac-

ceptable” The News 30/9/2025)

On Sunday, homicide squad detectives opened an investigation after the discovery of a body on Langwarrin.

Last week, Victoria Police confirmed it would implement a range of new measures and trials to curtail the rising crime rate. In a statement, Victoria Police said “at the heart of the proposed new structure is a slimmed-down executive team, the backline of Victoria Police, that will enable a reinvestment in the frontline.”

Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush highlighted Victoria’s crime issues when announcing the plan. He

said “we have a crime problem here in Victoria; there is no escaping this fact.”

Planned measures include the establishment of a “state crime coordination centre” to gather information and provide real time insights to frontline police so resources can be deployed as needed. A trial to release more police officers from reception counter duties will also launch in the next six months, alongside a plan to set up a dedicated workforce of former officers within police stations to undertake paperwork.

Chief Commissioner Bush said “the levels of offending we are seeing in our community are entirely unacceptable.

Good people, innocent people going about their everyday lives, are being victimised, on the streets and in their own homes. This cannot continue.”

“Getting ahead of this crime problem requires consequences for those offenders who drive fear in our communities combined with ongoing swift arrests and proactive operations. But it will also require a fundamental shift in how Victoria Police operates. We need to change how we police, so that we can get ahead of the criminals and stop the offending before it happens,” he said. “Prevention and deterrence, these are the hallmarks of our strategy mov-

ing forwards as we seek to drive our crime rate down.

“If we are to prevent crime, then it starts with properly resourcing and enabling our frontline police officers. Right now, police spend more than 4,000 hours per day – or 1.4 million hours per year - staffing reception counters in police stations. This is poor use of their invaluable skills and it’s not what they want to be doing. We must get more police out of their stations and onto the streets where they can respond to and deter crimes.”

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FLIGHT lieutenant Patrick Kane grew up in Frankston. Picture: Supplied

Walking for heart disease fundraiser

A FUNDRAISER for children living with heart disease will take place in Frankston this weekend.

The annual Two Feet & A Heartbeat walk takes place at Ballam Park Primary School on Saturday, 25 October. Participants will be walking four kilometres in honour of the four deaths from childhood-onset heart disease each week, or eight kilometres to mark the eight babies born each day in Australia with a heart condition.

HeartKids CEO Marcus Sandmann says that money raised through the walks, which take place across the country throughout October, will be used “to increase accessibility to HeartKids support services and programs in hospitals, across communities and in rural and regional areas.”

“Two Feet & A Heartbeat is an important walk for the 250,000 children, teens and adults and a larger number of family members and carers that have been affected by CoHD. I encourage you to join Two Feet & A Heartbeat and walk with us to support our heart families with in-hospital services, family support programs and other vital resources,” he said.

“Two Feet & A Heartbeat brings together families, friends and volunteers to remember those who have passed away from childhood-onset heart disease as well as celebrate children living with a heart condition. It is an event that raises awareness and hope for the families that are affected by heart disease.”

For more information visit twofeetheartbeat.org.au/Frankston

TWO Feet & A Heartbeat walk participants. Picture: Supplied

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

SATURDAY

THURSDAY EVA

LONGORIA: SEARCHING FOR SPAIN

SBS, 7.30pm

Following in the well-heeled footsteps of actor Stanley Tucci, who embarked on his own gastronomic pilgrimage to explore his homeland Italy, fellow thespian Eva Longoria (left) travels to Spain to further explore her own heritage. The Texas native has already delved into her Mexican ancestry in a separate docuseries and brings the same sense of curiosity and wonder to this new eight-part instalment. In Thursday’s premiere, she visits Barcelona and the region of Catalonia.

ROSE AYLING-ELLIS: OLD HANDS, NEW TRICKS

SBS, 8.25pm

In her role as Alison, a deaf kitchenhand helping police infiltrate a dangerous gang by lipreading on Code of Silence (streaming, SBS On Demand), Rose Ayling-Ellis (right) shines a light on the challenges society presents for deaf and disabled individuals. Now, the English actor is turning her hand to factual programming with this intelligent and charming two-parter that endeavours to teach a group of retirees British Sign Language.

MONDAY

LOVE ISLAND AUSTRALIA

NINE, 9.10pm

Something wicked this way comes – the seven deadly sins (namely lust, pride and envy) are at the forefront for the latest season of this sun-soaked dating series. Fresh from a role hosting Love Island USA companion program Aftersun, Sophie Monk (right) welcomes a new group of stunning Aussie singles to a Spanish villa for their own summer of love. Olympic medallist Zac Incerti already spends most of his time around the pool, so he’ll be right at home with Love Island’s dress code. He’s joined in this year’s starting line-up of shirtless hunks by NFL player Jotham Russell.

SUNDAY

MYSTERY

ROAD: ORIGIN

ABC TV, 8.15pm

It’s the most conventional entry yet in the Mystery Road legacy, but this second season of outback detective Jay Swan’s (Gold Logie nominee Mark Coles Smith, left) prequel story is far from straightforward. Expectant parents Swan and Mary (NCIS: Sydney’s Tuuli Narkle) returned to her home town to prepare for their new arrival, but have instead found themselves at the centre of a 30-year-old mystery that seemingly involves everyone in Loch Iris. In tonight’s entrancing conclusion, Swan continues his hunt for missing teen Swayze (The New Boy’s Aswan Reid), while Mary learns the truth about her adoption and Simmo (Robyn Malcolm) confronts the past.

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NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 I Was Actually There. (PG, R) 10.30 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Ml, R) 11.30 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Malv, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 2.55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.15 The Story Of Sugar. (PGa, R) 10.15 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG, R) 11.05 Luke Nguyen’s India. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Idea Of Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 Bollywed. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain: Barcelona And The Catalonia Region. (Premiere)

8.20 Scandinavia With Simon Reeve. (PG) Simon Reeve travels to Sweden and Denmark.

9.30 Blue Lights. Grace grows exasperated by the limits of the job.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

Grand Designs. (PG, R) 12.00 Long Lost

(PG, R) 12.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

11.05 Davos 1917. (Masv) 12.00 The Head. (Malsv, R) 1.50 Heritage Rescue. (PG, R) 3.30 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PGa, R) 4.00 Charles: The New King. (PGa, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

8.30 Jim Jefferies And Friends. (MA15+ls) Jim Jefferies sets out to uncover why it’s okay for good-looking actors to take roles from ugly people.

9.30 First Dates UK. (M) Singles experience the thrills of dating, including a nanny and pony groom.

10.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av, R)

11.30 Gatecrashers.

12.30 Life. (Malsv, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 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 RBT. (Mdl, R)

8.30 Paramedics. (Mm) Paramedics find a grandfather in agony.

9.30 RPA: Elio’s Broken Heart. (PGm, R) A nurse is on his last shift.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (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)

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Sophie Monk hosts Love Island Australia

Friday, October 24

ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 I Was Actually There. (PGl, R) 10.30 The Pacific. (Final) 11.00

The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Ml, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal, R) 1.55 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 2.55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 QI. (PGls, R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Professor T. (MA15+) A caretaker is accused of murdering his employer.

9.20 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

9.50 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R)

10.15 The Assembly. (PGl, R)

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.20 Silent Witness. (Ma, R)

12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.15 The Story Of Tea. (PGd, R) 10.10 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG, R) 11.00 Luke Nguyen’s India. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Past Ended On Mango Street. (Mal) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Ben Fogle’s Endurance: Race For The Nile. (Premiere, PGa)

Two adventurers head to Africa.

9.25 Lost Treasures Of Egypt: Ramses – Master Of War. (PGav) Looks at Ramses the Great. 10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Sisi. (MA15+av, R)

11.50 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+lv, R) 2.05 Heritage Rescue. (R) 3.50 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PG, R) 4.20 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.40pm Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs. 8.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Supremacy. (2004, Mlv, R) A former CIA agent, suffering from amnesia, tries to clear his name after being framed for a botched assassination. Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Brian Cox.

10.45 Motorway Patrol. (PGal, R) 11.15 GetOn Extra.

11.45 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

12.15 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PGal, R) 1.15 In Plain Sight. (Madv) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

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6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 David Attenborough’s Asia: The Frozen North. (PG) Presented by Sir David Attenborough.

8.40 MOVIE: John Wick. (2014, MA15+lv, R) An ex-hit man comes out of retirement. Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane.

10.40 Race To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. (PGl)

11.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.20 Innovation Nation. (R) 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) 7.30 The Dog House. (PGa) A bulldog gets a chance at adoption.

8.30 House Hunters Australia. (R) Married business owners who need a weekend escape from their chaotic lives search for a retreat in the Blue Mountains. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mal, R) Celebrity guests include Hugh Grant. 10.30

(R) 6am Morning Programs. 2.25pm A Fork In Australia. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.35 If You Are The One. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Women Who Rock. 9.35 Sex Unlimited. 10.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.25 Homeland. 1.20am Making A Killing: Triads, Cartels And The New Business Of Drugs. 2.10 Letterkenny. 3.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 9.10 Spartakus. 10.00 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 11.00 Going Places. Noon Audrey Napanangka. 1.30 Cold Justice. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Ocean Parks. 7.30 MOVIE: Gremlins. (1984, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Little Shop Of Horrors. (1986, M) 11.10 Late Programs. NITV (34)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am A Hard Day’s Night. (1964, PG) 7.35 The Red Shoes. (1948, PG) 10.10 Monty Python’s Life Of Brian. (1979, M) 11.50 Godland. (2022, M, Danish, Icelandic) 2.30pm The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. (1943, PG) 5.30 Mermaids. (1990, PG) 7.30 A Fish Called Wanda. (1988, M) 9.30 Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 11.25 Late Programs. 5.50am The Movie Show.

Ryuichi Sakamoto:

6am Morning Programs.

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8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. 1.00 DVine Living. 1.30 Weekender. 2.00 House Of Wellness. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Renters. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Poirot. 1.00 Fawlty Towers. 2.20 Blackadder Goes Forth. 3.20 MOVIE: The Third Man. (1949, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Secret Life Of The Auction House. 8.30 MOVIE: Three Men And A Baby. (1987, PG) 10.30 MOVIE: Cadillac Man. (1990, M) 12.30am Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Hot Wheels. 9.00 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. 12.10pm

4.40 The Assembly. (PGl, R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story: Ride Of Her Life – Saya Sakakibara. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 8.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 9.05 Matched. (PG, R) 10.00 Beyond The Beaten Path. (Ml, R) 10.55 Travel Quest. (PG, R) 11.55 WorldWatch. 12.55 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 3. Marconi Stallions FC v Wollongong Wolves. 3.00 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 3. Sydney United 58 FC v Metrostars. 5.30 Flying Knights.

6.25 I Was Actually There: September 11 Terrorist Attack. (PGa, R) A look at the September 11 attacks.

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

7.30 Beyond Paradise. (PG) A priest at a Catholic school goes missing.

8.30 Return To Paradise. (PG, R) When a radical eco-activist is murdered, Mackenzie and her team must figure out how the victim was killed.

9.30 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal, R) Jay closes in on the suspects. Mary’s world is torn apart.

10.25 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Malv, R) 11.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Royal Homes: Castle Of Mey. (Premiere) Looks at Castle of Mey. 8.25 Rose Ayling-Ellis: Old Hands, New Tricks. Follows Rose Ayling-Ellis as she embarks on an incredible experiment teaching a group of retirees British Sign Language.

10.40 The Hospital: In The Deep End: The Problem With Modern Life. (Ma, R) 11.40 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R) 3.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R) 4.00 Black West. (Mav, R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. The latest news, sport and weather. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) Highlights from the past week. 12.00 Horse Racing. Cox Plate Day. From The Valley, Melbourne. Spring Champion Stakes Day. From Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG) Presented by Chrissie Swan. 8.00 MOVIE: A Good Day To Die Hard. (2013, Mlv, R) A cop heads to Russia to rescue his son. Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney. 10.00 MOVIE: Predator. (1987, Mlv, R) A team of mercenaries is hunted by an alien. Arnold Schwarzenegger. 12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 1. Highlights. 1.15 In Plain Sight. (Madv)

2.30 To Be Advised.

3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 My Way. 12.30 Our State On A Plate. (R) 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.30 The Golden

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Zookeeper. (2011, PGls, R) Animals help a zookeeper find love. Kevin James, Rosario Dawson.

9.30 MOVIE: The Wedding Singer. (1998, Mls, R) A wedding singer and a waitress, both engaged to be married, realise they are meant for each other. Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore. 11.25 Next Stop. 11.55 Court Cam. (Mlv, R) 12.25 Rugby League. Ashes Tour. First Test. England v Australia.

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)

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. A couple struggle to sell their property. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) Ambulance crews attend to an 85-year-old man who has collapsed and cut his leg. 9.45 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

10.45 The Gilded Age. (PGa, R) George prepares for a legal battle. 11.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 2.35pm A Fork In The Road. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.40 Mastermind Aust. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Ultimate Rivals. 9.30 The Idea Of Australia. 10.30 Snowpiercer. 12.30am MOVIE: Castro’s Spies. (2020, M) 2.30 The Swiping Game. 2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 4.45pm Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Super Monsters. 5.40 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.25 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.40 Chopped Jnr. 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.10 Abbott Elementary. 10.30 Speechless. 10.50 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 6.25 Mermaids. (1990, PG) 8.25 Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 10.20 A Fish Called Wanda. (1988, M) 12.20pm Intolerable Cruelty. (2003, M) 2.15 The Movie Show. 2.50 Sissi. (1955,

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 David Attenborough’s Conquest Of The Skies. (Final, R) 3.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.10 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.

6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Assembly: Maggie Beer. (Final, l)

8.15 Mystery Road: Origin. (Final, Malv) The killers are exposed. 9.10 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Ml) Alice travels to the past.

10.10 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R)

10.35 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (R) 11.05 MOVIE: My Brother Jack – Part 1. (2001, Mnv, R)

12.35 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 3.30 The Art Of... (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Joyful. (PG, R) 9.15 Matched. (PG, R) 10.05 Beyond The Beaten Path. (PGa, R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. Highlights. 4.00 Motor Racing. World Rally-Raid Championships. Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal. Highlights. 4.30 Going Places. (R) 5.30 Flying Knights. (PGav) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 12.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Qualifying and support races. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Pre-race and race. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World: Halicarnassus/ Hanging Gardens Of Babylon/ Temple Of Artemis. (PGa) Bettany Hughes ventures to Turkey.

8.30 King And Conqueror. (Mlv) Tensions rise between Harold and William. 9.25 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries: Machu Picchu. (PGav, R) Dan Snow explores the lost city of the Inca. 10.20 The Wonders Of Europe. (PG, R) 11.20 Franklin. (MA15+l, R) 1.05 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. (PGa, R) 3.55 Growing A Greener World. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.45 Room On The Broom. 4.10 Odd Squad. 4.35 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.10 Isadora Moon. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.10 Crongton. 8.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.15 Abbott Elementary. 10.00 Speechless. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PG)

8.10 Madeleine McCann: Searching For The Prime Suspect. (M) Dr Graham Hill returns to Praia da Luz. 9.10 24 Hours In Police Custody: Fifty Shades Of Abuse. (MA15+a, R) Police investigate a suspected assault. 10.10 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Killer Punch And Contract To Kill. (Masv, R)

11.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Gold Coast 500. H’lights. From Surfers Paradise Street Circuit, Qld. 12.30 The Long Song. (Masv) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6am Morning Programs.

9.30 Harry’s Practice. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. Noon Escape To The Country. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Escape To The Country. 3.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 4.30 Escape To The Country.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend

6.00 9News Sunday.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.00 Watson. (Final, PGav) The team must make a difficult decision when it seems that only one of the twins can be saved. 9.00 Matlock. (PGad, R) A big class-action case against the prison system hits close to home for Matty when its lead plaintiff, jailed on drug charges, relapses. Matty plays matchmaker with Sarah and a girl from IT. 11.00 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.45pm Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Field Of Vampires. 9.35 Uncanny. 10.45 Hudson & Rex. 11.35 The Change. (Return) 12.35am Forbidden History. 1.25 Secrets Of America’s Shadow Government. 2.20 Normal People. 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Walgett Aboriginal Connections v Sydney All Blacks. Replay. 2.00 Nganampa Anwernekenhe. 2.30 Johnny Warren’s Football Mission. 3.40 The Point. 4.40 Stand Up And Be Counted: A NAIDOC Concert Special. 6.40 Ocean Parks. 7.30 Great Australian Road Trips. 8.30 Kindred. 10.10 MOVIE: Ten Canoes. (2006, M) 11.50 Late Programs. NITV (34)

6am

Morning Programs. 7.00 Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German, Hungarian) 9.00 Horrible Histories: The Movie. (2019, PG) 10.40 Ping Pong: The Triumph. (2023, M, Mandarin) 1.10pm Hounds. (2023, M, Berber, French) 2.55 Bicycle Thief. (1948, PG, Italian) 4.30 Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 6.25 Charade. (1963, PG) 8.30 Shanghai. (2010, MA15+) 10.30 Ali. (2001, M) 1.25am Late Programs.

Monday, October 27

At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

QI. (PG, R)

WorldWatch. 7.30 WorldWatch. 9.05 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.20 The Story Of Ramadan. (R) 10.20 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 11.10 Luke Nguyen’s India. (PG, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Women Who Rock. (Mls, R) 3.00 Bollywed. 3.25 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Ultimate Fails.

2.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.10 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

8.30 King And Conqueror. (Mlv) Harold negotiates to secure Mercia’s support. 9.25 Sydney’s Super Tunnel: Testing Times. (PG, R) Thirty kilometres of tunnelling is finished. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG) 11.35 Conviction: The Case Of Stephen Lawrence. (Ma, R) 12.30 Ralph And Katie. (PGal, R) 3.50 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Sue Perkins: Into Alaska. (Premiere) 9.25 Buzzcocks. 10.05 Tell Me What You Really Think. 11.05 Late Bloomer. 12.05am Couples Therapy. 1.35 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. 3.15

7.00 The Block. (Final, PGl) The houses go up for auction.

8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.45 9News Late.

10.15 Essex Millionaire Murders. (Premiere, Mdlv) A wealthy couple in their 60s are found dead.

11.15 Mobsters: Frank Lucas. (Madv)

12.15 Customs. (PG, R)

12.45 Drive: Driving Value. (PG, R)

1.15 Explore. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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Australia v Feta Samoa. 3.30 Rugby League. Men’s Pacific Championships. Pacific Cup. Round 2. Toa Samoa v Tonga XIII. 6.00 MOVIE: M*A*S*H: Goodbye, Farewell And Amen. (1983, PG) 8.30 MOVIE: The Expendables 3. (2014, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Jeopardy! UK. Noon English Premier League. Liverpool v Manchester United. Replay. 2.00 Laver Cup. H’lights. 3.00 Big Rigs Of Oz. 3.30 Project Impossible. 4.30 Young Sheldon. 5.00 Dinner With The Parents. 5.30 MOVIE: The Lego Batman Movie. (2017, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

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

9.05 The Rookie. (Mav) An April Fools’ prank on LAPD’s social media leads to citywide chaos.

10.05 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mv) A psychiatric patient escapes her facility.

11.05 S.W.A.T. (Mv) The squad scrambles to track down a sniper. 12.05 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s)

2.00 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 The Block. (Final, PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Golden Bachelor. (Ms) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

9.10 Love Island Australia. (Return, Mls) Aussie singles head to a villa on the island of Mallorca, Spain, where they couple up and stay together.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 The Equalizer. (Mav) 11.50 Transplant. (MA15+am, R)

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. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. A couple move to Canberra. 8.30 Sam Pang Tonight. (Mals) A weekly tonight show hosted by Sam Pang, featuring a monologue roasting the news of the week. 9.30 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (PGls, R) Hosted by Anne Edmonds. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 10 News+. (R) 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping.

Tuesday, October 28

Benson and Zoe Norton Lodge.

9.55 The Assembly. (PG, R)

10.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 The Business. (R) 11.25 Four Corners. (R) 12.20 Labor In Power. (Final, PG, R) 1.20 Parliament. 2.20 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 3.05 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.50 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Dudley To West Bromwich.

8.30 Tell Me What You Really Think: Old. (M) Hosted by Marc Fennell.

9.30 The Hospital: In The Deep End: The Future. (Ma, R) A look behind the scenes at St Vincent’s.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 The Point. (R)

12.05 Safe Home. (Malv, R) 1.00 The Unusual Suspects. (Mdl, R) 2.00 Mariupol: The People’s Story. (MA15+alvw, R) 3.40 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.25pm Bea’s Block. 2.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Deadly 60. 9.05 Shark With Steve Backshall. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm MH370: The Lost Flight. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Food That Built The World. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Hoff Roading. 9.25 Alone. 10.25 Hoarders. 11.15 Calipari: Razor’s Edge. Midnight The Nine Lives Of. 12.50 Stone Cold Takes On America. 1.40 Addicted Australia. 2.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

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

9.05 Murder In A Small Town. (M)

10.05 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Bonnie Clarke. (MA15+av, R) Ron Iddles revisits a 1982 unsolved murder.

11.05 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv) The gang prepares for the Gardening Cup.

12.05 Pretty Hard Cases. (Madv)

1.05 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 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 The Golden Bachelor. (PGal) Hosted by Samantha Armytage. 8.55 Love Island Australia. (Mls) Hosted by Sophie Monk. 10.10 9News Late. 10.40 Wild Cards. (Mv) 11.35 Black Widow: The Killing Of David Jackson. (Mav, R)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (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 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (PGls) Hosted by Anne Edmonds. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v) The team investigates a serial killer. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 10 News+.

8.30

Bull Riding USA:

9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: One Day In The Life Of Piugattuk. (2019) 12.25am Late Programs.

6am The Movie Show. 6.30 The Wild Duck. (1983, PG) 8.20 Where Angels Fear To Tread. (1991, PG) 10.25 The Queen Of My Dreams. (2023, M) 12.20pm C’mon C’mon. (2021, M) 2.20 Charade. (1963, PG) 4.25 Bring It On. (2000, PG) 6.15 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 7.55 Sky Pirates. (1986, M) 9.30 Misery. (1990, MA15+) 11.30 Vampyros Lesbos. (1971, MA15+, German) 1.05am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Treaty Road. 1.00 Marvin Gaye: What’s Going On? 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00

Wednesday, October 29

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 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.

(PG)

8.30 Mother And Son. (Final, PGdl) Maggie throws herself a party. 9.00 The Assembly: Maggie Beer. (Final, l, R) The students interview Maggie Beer.

9.45 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG, R)

10.30 If You’re Listening. (R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Planet America. (R) 11.55 You Can’t Ask That. (M, R) 12.25 Parliament Question Time. 1.25 Grand Designs. (R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.20 The Story Of Chocolate. (PGa, R) 10.20 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 11.10 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tell Me What You Really Think. (Mals, R) 3.00 Bollywed. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 I Am The River, The River Is Me. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Idea Of Australia. (PG) 8.30 Great British Train Journeys From Above: The West Somerset Railway. Looks at the West Somerset railway. 9.30 After The Sky Fell On Lockerbie. (PGa, R) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 I Am Scrooge. (Ml) 11.50 This Town. (MA15+l, R) 2.05 Peter O’Toole: Along Sky Roads To Aqaba. (MA15+l, R) 3.40 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

(72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Surfing Aust. 8.30

My Favorite Martian. Noon Poirot. 1.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: On The Fiddle. (1961) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Raisin. 10.40 Major Crimes. 11.40 Poirot. 12.50am Late Programs. 9GEM (92)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 RFDS. (Ma) Chaya’s fundraiser spirals. 8.30 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (M) Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel are in Cromwell for a day of adrenalin-packed activities.

9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Mel Doyle and Shane Crawford are joined by Dr Andrew Rochford and Yvie Jones where no topic is off limits.

10.30 Chicago Fire. (Ma) 11.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) 1.00 Imposters. (Madlsv, R)

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9.55 To Be Advised.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Tragic Death - Man Found Hanging From A Tree

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

MR. P. WHEELER, J.P., conducted a magisterial inquiry on Monday last into the circumstances surrounding the death of Percy Evans, aged 49.

Raymond Victor Dawson, labourer, deposed that on Saturday, 17th October, at 7pm, he was driving along Hastings road to Somerville, about 3 miles from Frankston, when he saw the body of a man hanging by a rope from a gum tree near the roadside.

Witness did not cut the body down, but hurried to Mr. J. Williams’ residence nearby. Mr. Williams was not at home and witness then phoned for the police.

Evidence was adduced to show that deceased had been staying at the Bay View Hotel, Frankston, for two or three days, and booked a room on 15th inst.

He was last seen at the hotel at 4.3pm on 17th inst.

Senior-Constable Elliott deposed that he responded to a telephone message and found deceased hanging from a tree with a cord around his neck.

Deceased’s feet were hanging on the ground with the hands loose by the sides. Witness cut the body down. It was warm, and witness endeavoured to restore life by artificial respiration, but without avail.

Dr. Johnson, who later examined the body, pronounced life to be extinct.

Letters found on deceased went to establish his identity. It is understood that Evans formerly resided at the Ritz Hotel, St. Kilda.

A verdict in accordance with the

evidence was returned. ***

A RATHER serious accident befell our highly respected citizen, Mr. G. E. Shepherd, senr., of “Malurus.”

In driving a horse and jinker along Park street, it came in contact with a stump at the side of the road.

The impact threw Mr. Shepherd out in front of the wheel, rendering him practically helpless.

Fortunately, the pony was quiet, and remained stationary until help was forthcoming.

Mr. Shepherd was badly bruised and shaken, though no bones were broken.

He is under the case of Dr. Somers, of Mornington, and is now making favourable progress towards recovery.

***

Farewell Smoke Social to Mounted Constable Addison

In the supper room of the Palais on Friday night last, a smoke social was tendered to Constable Addison, who is leaving the district, having been promoted to Myrtleford.

Mr. Addison will be in charge of the police station in that district.

As was stated by Senior-Constable Elliott, who was present, the promotion was one to be proud of, and was due to Constable Addison’s zeal, tact and devotion to duty.

There were over forty gentlemen present, with the Shire president (Cr. F. H. Wells) in the chair.

A most enjoyable evening was spent. Musical items were rendered by Messrs. Elliott, Amor, Tait, E. McComb and J. Nolan. Mr. Cecil Ramsdale, who was at his best with “bed-time” stories, kept the ball roll-

ing with fun and laughter.

Mr. Norman Clements, assisted by Mr. Cecil Ramsdale and others, were responsible for the arrangements, which were complete in every detail.

The function was a success from start to finish.

The first toast honored was “The King,” proposed by the chairman, Cr. Wells.

Cr. Wells, in proposing the toast of the guest, said that all extremely regretted the departure of Constable Addison. During his stay here he had made many friends. They were, however, all pleased to see him climbing to the top of the ranks.

Mr. Addison had always proved himself a good citizen, a zealous officer and courteous to everyone.

The speaker hoped he would continue to advance, and that some future day he would be back in Frankston again.

Cr. Wells wished both Constable Addison and his wife prosperity and good health. (Applause).

Mr. P. Wheeler, J.P., in supporting the toast, said he had always found Mr. Addison a genial chap, and one who carried out his duties tactfully.

Constable Addison and Mrs. Addison would leave many friends behind them in Frankston.

Mr. H. J. McCulloch, speaking on behalf of the Frankston footballers, said he wished to convey the team’s good wishes to Constable Addison, who had been a member of the committee, and had also donated a gold medal to the club.

Mr. McCulloch said he was glad to know that Constable Addison’s merit had been recognised by his superior

officers.

His promotion to Myrtleford would, the speaker was sure, be followed by other successes. (Applause).

Cr. Bradbury said Frankston’s loss would be Myrtleford’s gain. Mr. Addison had been very popular in Frankston, and the speaker was glad to be present to support the other speakers and wish him prosperity and happiness.

Messrs. H. Gamble and J. Nolan also spoke in support of the toast.

Mr. N. Clements said the guest was very popular, and had got on well with the people in the town.

They were sorry at losing him, but were glad that his transfer meant promotion. They wished him and his wife every good wish and happiness in his new sphere. (Applause).

Senior-Constable Elliott said he was pleased to be present, and thought that Mr. Addison was very fortunate to have the people saying such good things about him.

Mr. Addison carried out his duties faithfully, and he (the speaker) was glad to see him receiving promotion to Myrtleford, which is a great town.

Senior-Constable Elliott hoped Mr. Addison would be equally successful in his new district, as he had been in Frankston.

Messrs. W. McCarthy, G. Yuill and W. Amor supplemented the previous speakers’ remarks.

The chairman, Cr. Wells, then presented Constable Addison with a wallet of notes as a mark of esteem from the people of Frankston. (Applause).

Mr. Addison, on rising to respond, was greeted with loud applause. He said he was very sorry to leave

"Graham impressed me as a highly professional performer" - Frank Ifield

Frankston.

The people of the district were the finest he had ever met.

He would always think of them and the wallet presented to him would serve to remind him of the very happy time he had spent amongst them.

Mr. H. Gamble proposed the toast of the “Shire Council,” saying that there was no doubt that a councillor’s life was not a happy one. They do their best, and are subject to a lot of criticism.

Cr. Bradbury, in responding, said the people of the district were enjoying many benefits, which other places within a twenty-six mile radius of the city did not possess.

He looked forward to the time when Frankston would have a yacht harbour, with the Kananook creek well improved.

Mr. W. Amor proposed the toast of the “Frankston Football Club” and hoped that next year they would be premiers.

Mr. McCulloch responded, and thanked those present for the manner in which they had supported the toast. He hoped that with the young players who had played in the team this year Frankston would prove themselves capable of winning the premiership.

Mr. P. Wheeler, J.P., in proposing the toast of “The Committee” who had made arrangements for the social said that the arrangements were very complete, and all present were greatly indebted to them for giving the opportunity in bidding farewell to Constable Addison.

***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 23 October 1925

KENNY ROGERS & FRIENDS

SINGER Graham G Toole has hit the jackpot as Kenny Rogers.

Graham has made a career out of singing the songs of the greats, performing tributes to Glen Campbell, John Denver, and Kenny Rogers over the past 38 years.

Growing up in a musical household, Graham’s passion for music was evident from an early age when he joined an oldtime dance band, and at 16, he won a talent competition to be the curtain-raiser for a young John Williamson travelling out west TV show.

Graham’s performances transcend generations, with grandparents eager to share the music, they are just such well-crafted songs.

"It’s been a brilliant opportunity to play wonderful songs that everyone knows and we encourage people to join in.” said Graham.

As for favourites, he said that it was too hard to choose, with the melody in one, or a phrase in another clicking with him in particular situations as for audiences too... “one line in

a song can just take them back to that special time in their lives,” said Graham.

Ray Hadley, said “This bloke Graham Toole should not be missed.”

In 2004, Graham was recognized with the Frank Ifield International Spur award for his potential global country music appeal, individual style, and professionalism. Frank Ifield said Graham impressed him as a highly professional performer.

This guy sings with the passion of Adele and the enthusiasm of Ed Sherin.

His show covers the hits and stories of Kenny Rogers John Denver and Glen Campbell plus two gems off his Album “A Life Worth Living” as he put it this album reflects his life’s journey. He is the father of three, grandfather of seven and brother of five sisters.

Graham G Toole will be bringing his "Kenny Rogers & Friends" show to the Frankston Arts Centre on Sunday 2 November at 5pm. Tickets at thefac.com.au or call 9784 1060.

The Phillip Island Climbing Frame Fiasco

By Stuart McCullough

IT was a terrible idea. This much became obvious the moment I reached the top of the stairs and made the irreversible and hopefully not fatal mistake of looking down. There are some things in life that you should avoid at all costs – swimming in shark infested waters, home-made tattoos and last, but by no means least, following a twelve-year-old onto a gigantic climbing frame. I ought to have known better.

When Liam expressed with great passion and volume that he wanted to try the adventure park climbing frame, I volunteered to go too, not realising the wooden stairs would lead me to the very edge of the abyss. How could I have known? After all, we’d already done a whole raft of activities together including mini golf, basketball and a mirror maze. We were having fun. What could possibly go wrong?

tivity primarily for children, I should have no trouble getting through it. I might even impress the twelve-yearold in the process.

Finally, I was clipped into place and started ascending the stairs. Rather than stop at the first level, I decided to skip it and move directly to the platform at thirty feet. I ran up until I reached the top before looking down and wanting to turn around again. It wasn’t just the height that was the problem, but the obstacles themselves. There was, as it turned out, very little to hang on to. After a surge of adrenaline, I pushed a series of children out of the way as I returned to level number one.

activity that I had assumed would be a bit of harmless fun was now a battle for survival.

They say that pride comes before a fall. In this instance, I hoped that the clip-on harness would do its job and prevent this from happening. I hung, suspended, and caught sight of Liam fifteen feet above me, darting around like a spider-monkey. At the time we booked, the idea of a ninety-minute session seemed mildly excessive. Now, seven minutes in, the objective was to stay on long enough to emerge with what little of my dignity remained. It is fair to say that, by this point, my underpants and I were no longer on speaking terms.

Determined not to surrender and keen to avoid needing to be rescued, I tackled an obstacle that required me to stand on a series of wooden lily pads without holding on to anything other than (I hoped) my breakfast. By some miracle, I managed to get across. This presented me with another problem – either I had to go back the way I came or move to the next obstacle. There were two ropes – one at head height, the other for standing on. It looked like something I could handle. I was wrong.

The climbing frame had two levels.

We booked. While some may regard the making of an appointment as a minor administrative necessity, in retrospect I view it as a date with destiny. Come the appointed hour, we were herded into a holding pen where we were instructed to put on a harness. I should have known then that I ought to back out. There were lots of options – I could feign illness, pretend I had to take an important phone call or, if all else failed, start to cry. Despite strapping on a harness, I did not sense the danger that was right under my nose or, more to the point, thirty feet above my head. Even as I tightened the harness and listened to the extensive safety briefing, I still genuinely believed I might enjoy the experience. While every sinew in my body ought to have been screaming “run!”, I stood in the queue, smiling, waiting for my harness to be attached to the frame.

The first was probably about fifteen feet high, with the next level twice as high again. The basic premise was that you had to navigate a series of rope obstacles as you made your way between platforms. There were bridges and such and, I reasoned, given that this was a mainstream ac-

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The ropes were loose, meaning that one would invariably move one way, and the other in the opposite direction. I expended all the upper body strength at my disposal attempting to prevent this from happening before realising that I should try to work with it. Hanging in mid-air, I realised that I had made a mistake of enormous proportions and that this

As my life flashed before my eyes, I thought about the things I loved doing when I was twelve. I thought about the Royal Melbourne Show and a ride called “The Mad Mouse” which was an oversized tin can that shot around at an indecent pace on a rail. I loved it. My father most likely hated it, but he took us on it without complaint and without trying to divert us towards something safer, like the ferris wheel or the limited express train back to Frankston (which, in truth, was probably his preference). It’s a standard I wished I could meet. I exited after half an hour and, I hope, the twelve-year-old was having too much fun to notice or, alternatively, too polite to say much. For me, the experience gave me perspective and helped me realise that my best work is done with my feet firmly on the ground. Never again.

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Red Hill keep up fantastic form, Long Island on top

By Brodie Cowburn

PROVINCIAL

RED Hill’s strong start to the 2025/2026 season looks set to continue after a good day one showing against Mornington on Saturday.

Mornington chose to bat first at Red Hill Recreation Reserve. They failed to make much of an impact on the scoreboard - Cooper Borthwick tore through the middle order and helped send the Bulldogs back to the sheds for a final total of 123.

Borthwick took 4/22. Simon Dart also bowled well, finishing up with 3/18.

Red Hill piled on 77 runs before stumps, losing just one wicket along the way. They are in a great position to seal the win on day two.

A fantastic century from opener Mitchell Bench helped Sorrento put together a big total against Langwarrin on Saturday.

Bench smashed 125 from 180 deliveries. Jake Wood played a strong supporting role in the middle order, hitting 50 from 45 balls.

The Sharks scored 269 on their home deck, handing Langwarrin a difficult target to chase down on day two.

Baden Powell put 275 runs on the scoreboard on day one of their match against Heatherhill. Pines scored 272 against Dromana.

PENINSULA

LONG Island took less than a day to wrap up a comfortable win in their two-day clash against Moorooduc.

Moorooduc Recreation Reserve hosted the two sides on Saturday. Moorooduc chose to bat first, but struggled badly at the crease.

After 46 overs, Moorooduc was

bowled out for 98 runs. Justin Bridgeman ran riot on the tail end, taking three wickets for just two runs.

Helped by an impressive half-century from skipper Aiden McKenna, Long Island reached their target without too much trouble. They finished the day at 4/110.

Old Peninsula set Somerville a formidable target to chase down at Somerville Reserve on Saturday.

Elias Karageorgiou, Jake Barlow, and Wade Pelzer each reached their half-centuries for the Pirates. They finished the day at 7/272.

A five-wicket haul from Dil Pageni kept Seaford in the game when they took on Balnarring on Saturday.

Pageni helped wipe out the tail end, finishing up with 5/38. Jacob Foxwell also bowled well, taking 4/59.

Balnarring still batted well, and managed to score 234 before they were bowled out. Darcy Warmbrunn top-scored with 79 from 177 balls.

Rosebud looks poised to beat Mt Eliza at Olympic Park. Mt Eliza was bowled out for just 82, with Rosebud scoring 2/57 in response before stumps.

DISTRICT

AN excellent knock from Anurudda Fonseka is keeping Seaford Tigers in the hunt against Crib Point.

Seaford Tigers hit the road to take on the Magpies in a two-day clash. After a few early struggles at the crease, Fonseka steadied the ship with a patient 78 from 188 deliveries.

Fonseka’s batting partners fell all around him; three middle order batters were dismissed for ducks.

Seaford Tigers were bowled out for 150 after 65 overs. Crib Point scored 2/44 before stumps was called.

Flinders will need to bowl well

against Rye this weekend to defend their total.

Flinders struggled at BA Cairns Reserve, scoring just 121 runs before being bowled out. Satheesh Sivakumaran Fernandu and Charlie Wigg took three wickets each for Rye.

Rye’s run chase didn’t get off to the best start - at stumps they had scored 3/48.

Boneo was bowled out for 137 by Carrum Downs on Saturday. Carrum Downs made a dent in their target before the end of the day, and will start day two at 3/50.

Main Ridge set Carrum a total of 189 to chase down to win on day one of their two-day clash last weekend.

SUB DISTRICT

MT Martha is staring down the barrel of its first defeat for the 2025/2026 season.

Mt Martha is 2-0 to start the season.

They travelled to take on Ballam Park in a two-day clash on Saturday.

Ballam Park batted first, and put a good total on the scoreboard. They were bowled out for 197 from 53 overs.

Will Borthwick top-scored for Ballam Park; the skipper scored 59 from 117.

Mt Martha’s run chase is off to a rocky start. Opener Duncan Brown was dismissed for just five. Following on from that, Kyle Bendle and Matthew Pollock each fell for ducks. Skipper Corey Marshall was bowled out for just one.

Mt Martha will start day two at 4/47 with a lot of work left to do.

Frankston YCW battled their way to a hard-fought total of 175 against Baxter on Saturday. Baxter will start from 1/40 on day two at Peninsula Reserve.

At Bunguyan Reserve, Tyabb bowled out Delacombe Park for 162

on Saturday. The Yabbies scored 2/46 before the close of play.

Tootgarook were impressive last weekend, wrapping up a win over Pearcedale on day one of their twoday match.

Tootgarook bowled out Pearcedale for 119, which they chased down without much trouble.

Skye had a bye.

WOMENS DIV ONE

SOMERVILLE handed Balnarring its first defeat of the 2025/2026 season on Sunday afternoon.

Balnarring hosted Somerville for a T20 clash at Balnarring Recreation Reserve. Balnarring was sent in to bat first, and was shaky from the outset. Balnarring skipper Jemma Reynolds was caught out for just two runs off the bowling of Tilly Black early in the afternoon. Black also dismissed Jorja Gay for just five runs.

A good partnership between Brianna Watson and Liz Leerson steadied the ship, and Balnarring went on to score 96 from their 20 overs.

Jorja Gay got her revenge on Tilly Black when Somerville came in to bat, bowling her out for just six runs. First drop batter Julie Fearns and number four Marlee Black soon came in and guided Somerville over the line.

Somerville beat Balnarring by eight wickets with three overs left to play.

Mt Eliza had little trouble beating Tyabb on Sunday. They ended up winning by nine wickets with five overs left to spare.

Mt Martha bowled brilliantly last weekend to restrict Crib Point to just 41 runs from their 20 overs. Mt Martha chased down the Magpies’ total in just 10 overs.

THE Stonecats managed 175 runs in their innings against Baxter. Picture: Craig Barrett

BADEN Powell won the toss and elected to bat first with Rhys Elmi and Luke Long giving them a good start to their two day match against Heatherhill. Picture: Paul Churcher

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Devilbend takes out top golf honour

DEVILBEND Golf Club has been named the winner of “Most Outstanding Club, Facility, Place to Play – Metropolitan Region.” at the Victorian Golf Industry Awards.

“This is an incredible recognition of our club’s ongoing commitment to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and community-focused golfing experience. It reflects the hard work, passion, and dedication of our members, volunteers, staff, and committee who together make Devilbend such a special place to play,” said the general manager of the club, Tim O’Sullivan. The award citation states “Devilbend Golf Club has emerged as a leader in communityfocused inclusive golf, with a clear commitment to making the game accessible for all. Through

tailored programs like Get into Golf, MyGolf, and a standout Junior Girls Scholarship, the club has successfully grown participation across juniors, women, and families, breaking down traditional barriers to entry”.

“Innovation is at the heart of Devilbend’s success. Flexible membership models—like the Lifestyle Membership—have expanded access for time-poor and beginner golfers, while investment in practice facilities, coaching programs, and a soon-to-be renovated clubhouse has positioned the club as both a golfing destination and a vibrant community hub.

“Underpinned by strong governance, financial growth, and alignment with the Australian Golf Strategy, Devilbend has increased turnover from

Frankston recognised at netball awards

FRANKSTON District Netball Association has been recognised at the inaugural Netball Victoria Awards, held by Netball Victoria.

The FDNA was awarded "Association of the year" with the citation stating:

"Frankston District Netball Association (FDNA) stands out as a progressive and community-focused organisation, dedicated to promoting netball across all ages and abilities. Working closely with Netball Victoria, FDNA plays a pivotal role in delivering major netball events and running a competition that welcomes over 400 teams weekly, from Woolworths NetSetGo to Walking Netball.

"With more than 20 years as an association, FDNA manages a stateof-the-art facility, and empowers women and girls through its strong leadership and staff. The association embeds governance frameworks to ensure best practices and frequently pilots innovative programs in partnership with Netball Victoria.

"FDNA’s commitment extends beyond sport, championing health, wellbeing, sustainability, and social responsibility in the community. Their visible elite pathways, including with the Peninsula Waves, combined with extensive grassroots programs, make FDNA a true leader and inspiration in Victorian netball."

Frankston also featured with the "Contribution to coaching" award presented to Kelly Haynes. Her citation read:

"A lifelong member of the Frankston District Netball Associa-

tion, Kelly Haynes has done it allplayer, umpire, coach, and visionary leader. Her dedication to coaching and developing future netballers is unmatched, and her inclusive, positive approach continues to inspire athletes and coaches across all levels, from representative squads to VNL.

"Kelly’s impact extends beyond the court. She’s a mentor who generously shares her knowledge, supports emerging coaches, and leads by example with kindness, innovation, and a problem-solving mindset.

From initiating income-generating coaching programs to launching new competitions including weekly match play for representative teams, inclusive clinics for boys and players with disabilities, and tournaments for Masters and Waves teams, Kelly’s creative thinking has helped FDNA grow in both participation and opportunity.

"Respected across the wider netball community, Kelly’s leadership and passion have made her an invaluable part of FDNA and an outstanding role model."

Presenting at the Netball Victoria Awards, President Carol Cathcart said:

“At Netball Victoria, our mission is to create and inspire that lifelong love of netball, and our vision is clear: for netball to be recognised as the greatest team sport in Victoria.

“Together, we are creating a sport where everyone can belong, and where netball feels like home, in whatever way you are connected.”

$1 million to $3 million in five years, all while maintaining transparency, sustainability, and member engagement.

“With a dedicated team, inclusive culture, and bold strategic vision, Devilbend Golf Club is not only growing the game—it’s shaping the future of community golf in Victoria.”

O’Sullivan told The News “This award is a proud moment for everyone connected to Devilbend. It recognises not only our growth and innovation but also the strong sense of community and collaboration that defines our club”.

“On behalf of the committee and management team, thank you to all members, volunteers, and staff who have contributed to this success — this achievement belongs to all of us.”

Grant boost for Little Aths

MORNINGTON Little Athletics Centre is kicking off the new season with a $1600 grant from Coles to support young athletes and dedicated volunteers.

The centre was named one of 72 grassroots Little Athletics Centres across Australia to receive funding from the 2025 Coles Little Athletics Community Fund.

Mornington plans to use the grant to invest in new shot puts, relay batons, high jump bars, discuses and javelins.

Centre president Brett Perez said the equipment would play a key role in helping volunteers deliver a fun, safe, and high-quality program for young athletes.

“This new equipment will make Little Athletics sessions more engaging and inclusive for hundreds of children across the Mornington Peninsula,” he said.

“The equipment will not only have an immediate impact on our members, but they will also be used by the local schools who run athletics carnivals at Civic Reserve,” he said, adding having multiple sets of equipment would reduce waiting times for children.

Little Athletics Australia has seen a 16 percent jump in participation over the past 12 months with the biggest increase recorded in the Little Athletics Tiny Tots program for three to five-year-olds, which rose by 33 percent.

In the past five seasons, Little Athletics has grown by more than 40 percent to over 96,000 Aussie kids and a further 74,000 community volunteers, coaches and officials, making it one of the most participated junior sports programs in Australia.

Coles is also raising funds for Little Athletics through its annual Banana A-Peel campaign where five cents from every kilo of cavendish bananas sold at Coles until 21 October will be donated to Little Athletics.

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Pride Round celebrated with colour and community

KINETIC Stadium came alive on Saturday, 11 October, as Hawthorn faced off against Gold Coast in the AFLW’s sixth annual Pride Round with Hawthorn winning on the day.

The Pride Round has quickly become a beloved fixture on the AFLW calendar, and this year’s local celebration was a standout, with families from across the region showing up in force to support not just their teams, but the values of equality and acceptance.

Frankston City Council, in partner-

ship with the AFLW Hawks, hosted a vibrant activation site featuring face painting and rainbow hair dyeing for fans young and old. For the first time, the Frankston Council and Mornington Peninsula Shire volunteer LGBTIQA+ Collaborative joined the festivities, offering “Swifty-style” bracelet making and pronoun badge crafts.

“It’s fantastic to see our community come together like this,” said a representative from the Collaborative. It’s more than a game—it’s

about visibility, support, and pride.”

“As the AFLW continues to grow, events like these remind us of sport’s remarkable power to bring people together and celebrate what makes us all unique. Frankston’s contribution to this year’s Pride Round showed once again that footy is for everyone.”

If you are interested in joining a Pride Working Group to plan an even bigger event next year, please contact Suellyn.gillies@gmail.com

Williams out, Seagulls sign five

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

THE shock sacking of Seaford United senior coach Paul Williams and five new signings for Mornington have grabbed the headlines this week.

Add to that confirmation from Chelsea that coaching legend Gus Macleod will continue as head coach and there’s been plenty to talk about in local football circles.

Last week’s bombshell announcement that Williams had fallen victim to his club’s end-of-season review was unexpected given that his last three seasons as senior coach have seen the club consistently in the top four.

Williams guided Seaford to a second-placed finish in 2023, fourth in 2024 and second this year.

“I’m not going to hide the fact that I was hurt at what happened but I’m not going to criticise the club that I’ve played for at various levels and I have many, many friends there,” Williams said.

There is a view that some in the administration had their sights set on Williams and didn’t miss.

He was shown the door last week after meeting with club president Karyn Pert and treasurer Chris Daly. Pert has been asked a number of questions about the review and the decision to dump Williams but she has not addressed them adding to the intrigue surrounding Williams’ departure.

The official line from the club is that the decision not to re-appoint Williams was based on player feedback and a need to bridge a perceived gap between the men’s and women’s senior programs.

There is no way of checking the authenticity of this claim of negative feedback and judging by the flood of text messages and voicemail messages Williams was inundated with after his dismissal he had the support of the senior squad.

That’s likely due to Williams overseeing the men’s most successful season since Seaford won the State 4 South championship in 2013.

When Pert took over from longserving president Willie Lyn in late 2023 she made it clear that she believed the club focussed too much on the men’s program to the detriment of the women’s program and she intended to redress that imbalance.

Williams was seen as a flag-bearer for the senior men’s program which put him at odds with Pert and this is believed to have been a crucial ele-

ment in his sacking.

The committee is understood to be considering lowering the men’s playing budget in order to boost the budget for the successful women’s senior side which now plays in State 1.

This decision already has caused unrest among the senior men’s playing group.

It could trigger a player exodus from the senior men’s squad and the club’s recent history shows how damaging this can be.

Early favourites to take on the senior coaching role are reserves coaches Jason Alizzi and Paulo Pinheiro.

The latter is a former Seaford senior coach.

There’s much more stability at Dallas Brooks Park where Seagulls gaffer Adam Jamieson has been busy adding to his squad for another tilt at the State 1 South-East title and a long-awaited promotion to Victoria’s elite club competition.

Ethan Goulding and Campbell Steedman have joined from Peninsula Strikers, Kostas Droutsas has switched from Bayside Argonauts while his brother Chris joins from Bentleigh Greens and Joe Hunt also joins from Bentleigh Greens. Goulding, Steedman and Kostas

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Droutsas are former Mornington players.

“The (Droutsas) twins are very good footballers who can play anywhere across the midfield,” Jamieson said.

“Kostas is x-factor, a real talent.

“He wants to take players on and create things which is something we didn’t have a lot of.

“Chris is a really good all-round footballer.

“Technically he’s very good and he’s very sharp – he can do things going forward and do things going the other way as well.

“I was really disappointed to lose Campbell a couple of years back as he’s got something we don’t have –serious pace.

“He’ll play up high in a two or wide in a three.

“Ethan is probably the best young talented football on the peninsula and we’ll use him as a central midfielder.

“Joe played every game for Bentleigh Greens this year in their promotion side so it’s been a big get to bring him down here.

“Unfortunately Ziggy (Razuki) has retired so Joe will slot right in to the left-back role.”

Jamieson also has his sights set on

an attacking midfielder from VPL2.

Kane Runge had an outstanding season winning the club’s best and fairest award and will again be the number one goalkeeping choice while his deputy, Jarrod Nardino, is yet to agree but Jamieson is keen to retain him and talks are ongoing.

Nathan Peel will again assist Jamieson but there’s a “new” face on the scene in former player Marinos Panayi.

Mornington vacates Dallas Brooks Park next week as a $10 million facelift gets underway.

The end result will include four new pitches and Jamieson believes it will transform the club’s profile.

“I think it will change the club’s prospects significantly,” he said.

Mornington will be hoping that when it returns to its home ground it will be as a VPL2 club but where it plays its home games next season is still to be decided.

In State 4 news Chelsea re-appointed Macleod last week along with assistants Ronnie Whitton and Chris Porteous.

Sam Arcuri is reserves coach and his assistant is Marek Boccari.

Once more ace goalscorer James Stinson is in the pre-season spotlight

with the expectation that he will receive attractive offers from other clubs.

Stinson scored 36 goals in State 4 South this year winning the league’s Golden Boot award in a canter as the runner-up was Mentone striker Marcus Spivey with 18 goals.

“I hope he’ll stay,” Macleod said. “He’s well treated here and he’s well liked.

“If he wants to go for the money there’s nothing we can do about that but I think he’d enjoy being here next year if we can take the next step and try and win the thing.”

Macleod is likely to bring in three or four fresh faces to an already talented squad with a view to improving both in quality and depth.

At Chelsea’s recent presentation night Stinson was the big winner collecting the senior player of year, players’ player and Golden Boot awards. Adam Dunsford was player of the year runner-up.

In the reserves Matteo Barba and Luca Fidanza were joint winners of the player of the year award and Chris Neumann was runner-up.

Andrew Jencik won the players’ player award and the Golden Boot.

Seaford shock: Club president Karyn Pert (left) and sacked senior coach Paul Williams. Pictures: Darryl Kennedy