Sportsbet Peninsula Cup returns to the picturesque Mornington Racecourse this spring. Offering more than just a day at the races. A vibrant celebration of fashion, food, family, and fun, this is your chance to experience the very best of the Peninsula in full bloom.
Little ones will love the Kidies Zone, with live shows by Charlie Silly Pants, soft play, face painting, a sensory corner, and more—plus a dedicated Parent Pod for comfort and convenience.
General admission offers classic carnival rides, lawn games, roving performers, and the Live & Local stage. Older kids can head to the Teen Zone with big rides like the Hurricane and Cha Cha, and a Silent Disco running all day.
For those wanting VIP treatment, the Highview Marquee offers allinclusive hospitality with trackside views, live music, a glam bar, photo booth, and more. Private pods and grandstand packages are also available, perfect for groups or corporate hosting.
With something for every kind of racegoer, from families and foodies to fashionistas and thrill-seekers, the 2025 Sportsbet Peninsula Cup is set to be the highlight of the spring racing season.
Step into the spotlight and soak up the glamour as Fashions on the Field returns with flair, energy, and serious style stakes.
Kick back at the effortlessly chic Baillieu Bar, sponsored by Baillieu Winery for a fashionable break. Think plush lounges, curated furniture, and your favourite glass of red or rosé — the perfect post-show winddown or Instagram moment.
Looking for a last-minute glowup? The Glam Bar by Salon Envy has you covered. It’s your goto for complimentary hair and makeup touch-ups.
Competition:
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Golf course redevelopment ‘reckless’ - mayor
Brodie Cowburn
brodie@baysidenews.com.au
KINGSTON Council has slammed the planning minister’s approval of a plan to build more than 900 homes at the former Kingswood golf course in Dingley Village, calling the decision a “complete failure to listen to local residents”.
Late on Friday, 17 October, planning minister Sonya Kilkenny
released a statement confirming that a proposal to build 941 homes on the golf course site had been approved.
Kingston Council was informed its planning authority over the site had been removed earlier this year.
Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley has hit out at the state government.
She said “more than 1400 residents took the time to make submissions. They were ignored. The government’s own advisory processes identified serious concerns. They were
dismissed. This approval prioritises developer interests over community wellbeing and our residents are angry.”
“Let’s be clear – this is not just another development. This is a fundamental transformation of an established suburb that was never planned to absorb this scale of growth,” she said. “Allowing 941 new homes in this location is just reckless and our community has made their concerns abundantly clear for years – concerns
around flooding, traffic chaos, pressure on schools, sporting facilities and health services, the destruction of mature trees and open space, and the complete loss of local character. Yet the Victorian Government has chosen to press ahead without committing to deliver the infrastructure and protections that residents rightly expect.
“If the state government insists this development proceed, then they, along with the developer, must invest significantly in roads, schools,
sporting facilities, drainage, active transport links and community infrastructure. Local residents must not be left to carry the burden.
“This decision may have been made in Spring Street, but the consequences will be felt in Kingston for generations. We will continue to fight for our community every step of the way.”
Planning minister Sonya Kilkenny was contacted for comment. Continued page 3
DINGLEY Village residents protest the planned redevelopment of the Kingswood Golf Course site earlier this year. Picture: Supplied
Golf course outcry
Councillors slam Dingley Village plan
Continued from page 1
The site is owned by developer Satterley. AustralianSuper bought the site in 2014, and had planned to build around 800 dwellings on it before receiving more than 8000 community objections to its proposal. It sold the site to Satterley in 2024.
Kingston councillor Caroline White has been among the leading voices in opposition to the redevelopment proposal. She said “this decision shows contempt for local people.”
“The minister for planning, who has ultimate responsibility for planning outcomes in Victoria, must now answer for a decision that places developer interests ahead of the environment and community safety,” White said. “This is not just a planning issue – it is a public safety and environmental crisis in the making.”
After Satterley purchased the site last year, Satterley chief executive Nigel Satterley said the land would be used to build a “diverse” range of housing.
“The provision of a variety of lot sizes within the project will appeal to a diverse purchaser profile, including downsizers into more suitable housing, local upgraders, first home buyers through lower priced townhouse product and younger families with larger housing on smaller blocks with ready access to immaculately landscaped open spaces,” Satterley said. (“Variety of houses on golf course, The News 13/3/2024)
THE former Kingswood Golf Course in Dingley Village will be redeveloped. Picture: Supplied
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No watchdog action on grants
THE Local Government Inspectorate has decided that the Local Government Act was not breached when the previous Kingston Council awarded a grant to a community group linked to a sitting councillor.
A grant awarded to the Druze Community Charity of Victoria by Kingston Council prior to the 2024 local government elections has been put under the microscope this year. Cr Hadi Saab sat on the committee of the Druze group at the time the grant was approved - the two-term councillor declared a conflict of interest and recused himself before the vote took place.
In March this year, Kingston Council voted to refer the decision to the Local Government Inspectorate for investigation (“Bullying allegations aired in council meeting” The News 2/4/2025).
A “Kingston Grants Review Working Group Report” prepared for Kingston councillors and released last week has revealed that the LGI will not be taking action on the matter.
The report read that “the process regarding the awarding of grants relating to the June 2024 Council meeting was referred to the Local Government Inspectorate on 16 May 2025. On 21 July 2025, the LGI advised that as no breach of the Local Government Act 2020 was identified, no further action will be taken in relation to the matter.”
Cr Saab said he is “pleased” that the Local Government Inspectorate “found there were no issues at all with Kingston’s grant allocations, which is what I was saying all along and why I was always supportive of this review.”
“I did question the grounds of this
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but I am glad we can now put to bed this review that seemed to be targeting support for multicultural community groups,” he said. “I will continue to advocate for local community groups while strictly upholding the grants process as I always have.”
While voting to refer the grants to the Inspectorate, Kingston councillors also agreed to “establish a working group of the mayor, deputy mayor and two councillors to review issues and make recommendations to improve governance in relation to grants, conflicts of interest and other matters”. That working group has met four times, and made nine recommendations which were scheduled to be
considered at Kingston Council’s 27 October meeting.
The recommendations included making “grants fraud control training” mandatory for councillors and staff, reviewing the Kingston Grants Program Policy to include “misuse of position provisions”, establishing a declaration process for councillors regarding major grant streams to ensure “that councillors with a conflict of interest have not engaged in lobbying/influencing other councillors or officers”, and establishing a formal process for councillors seeking assistance with amendments and alternate motions.
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Hill & Ridge Community Market
NESTLED among the rolling hills and towering gums, the Hill & Ridge Community Market is fast becoming a must-visit destination for locals and visitors alike. Held on the first Saturday of each month at the Red Hill Recreation Reserve, the market brings together a variety of stallholders showcasing the very best of the Mornington Peninsula and beyond.
In 2024, the Red Hill Agricultural & Horticultural Society - proud custodians of the Red Hill Show since 1922 – embraced the opportunity to run the monthly market, ensuring it continues to thrive as a celebration of community, creativity and country life.
From artisan breads and cheeses to handmade jewellery, clothing and homewares, there is something to delight every shopper. You’ll also find gourmet street food, coffee and sweet treats to enjoy as you wander through the bustling
avenues of stalls. And of course, no visit is complete without supporting the local Scouts at their legendary scone stall, or grabbing a bacon and egg roll freshly cooked by the Red Hill Football and Netball Club.
The Hill & Ridge Community Market is more than just shopping. It’s a place to meet friends, soak up the atmosphere, enjoy live music, and watch the kids’ faces light up with activities and entertainment. Families, foodies and curious browsers all find their place here.
With free entry, easy onsite parking, and the warmest of community welcomes, it’s the perfect way to spend a Saturday. As the organisers say, it’s all about “good things in the heart of Red Hill.”
The next Hill & Ridge Community Market runs from 9am–2pm on Saturday 1st November at the Red Hill Recreation Reserve.
KINGSTON councillor Hadi Saab. Picture: Supplied
Animal shelter under fire after euthanasia
2024, 611 for behavioural reasons.
FRANKSTON and Kingston Councils are expected to maintain their arrangements with their contracted animal shelter, The Lost Dogs’ Home, despite recent criticism of the organisation.
The Lost Dogs’ Home, which provides animal shelter services for multiple councils including Frankston and Kingston, is under fire after it euthanised a young dog after he failed the shelter’s behavioural tests.
Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell has slammed The Lost Dogs’ Home for its decision to put down 12-week-old Murphy, and expressed concern for Murphy’s sister Milly who is currently in foster care. She said in Parliament earlier this month that “it is currently not a requirement to document or to even declare any information about these decisions, such as what sort of testing was carried out, what other options were explored and whether an animal was assessed in a foster home or only in a scary pound environment. There is no accountability. There is no transparency.”
According to mandatory reporting data, The Lost Dogs’ Home euthanised 4190 cats in 2024 with behaviour cited as the reason for 971 of them. The Lost Dogs’ Home euthanised 1065 dogs in
The Lost Dogs’ Home has defended its record, saying in a statement it is “one of the largest open-intake shelters in Victoria - this means that unlike limited intake shelters, we do not pick and choose the animals that we help.”
“The Lost Dogs’ Home holds the contract to provide pound services for Frankston Council,” The Lost Dogs’ Home said. “Under that contract we are required to follow the code of practice for the management of dogs and cats in shelters and pounds in providing our pound services.
“Regarding published euthanasia rates, it’s important to note that during the reporting year we cared for 17,741 animals (11,445 cats and 6,296 dogs). Behaviour-related euthanasia accounted for 8.5 percent of cats and 9.7 percent of dogs.
“We are required to categorise the reason that dogs are euthanised in a very detailed way to ensure there are no blanket statements for euthanasia.
Almost half those dogs (249) have: bitten a person, been euthanised under council order, attacked or killed an animal, or been declared dangerous.”
Purcell said that the 2024 euthanasia figure “is a staggering and unjustifiable number.” She has called on the state government to investigate “appointing an independent oversight mechanism to approve euthanasia for
behavioural reasons by open-intake shelters” and “mandating pounds and shelters to offer all animals set to be euthanised for behavioural reasons to authorised pet rehoming organisations except in instances where an animal has been legally declared dangerous.”
The Lost Dogs’ Home’s decision to euthanise Murphy sparked a wave of backlash; a petition calling for a formal investigation has garnered more than 1000 signatures. The Lost Dogs’ Home says Murphy “was assessed as unsuitable for rehoming due to antisocial behaviour and a high risk of developing aggression. Murphy displayed abnormal behavioural development for a puppy of approximately three months. This is highly unusual and rare.”
“In Murphy’s case, the behavioural risks identified were deemed too significant to safely and responsibly rehome him, whether by making him available for sale or by transferring him to a rescue group. We made this incredibly hard decision based on decades of combined experience rehabilitating thousands of animals, and in accordance with our duty of care and public safety obligations,” The Lost Dogs’ Home said. “The Lost Dogs’ Home will continue to work to make sure that as many animals as possible can safely find a new and happy forever home. We are so grateful to all our
staff, supporters and foster carers who help us do that every day. Most animals who come to the Home will be returned to their owner or rehomed with a new and loving family. Last year we did this for almost 12,000 animals across Melbourne - more than any other organisation.”
In a statement The Lost Dogs’ Home said that Murphy’s sister Milly is “safe and being well cared for in her behaviour foster carer’s private home.”
“We’ve listened to the community’s feedback and understand people want Milly to have more time to grow through her puppyhood. Fortunately, unlike her sibling Murphy, Milly is showing signs that mean she can continue her development journey,” the statement read.
“We also want people to understand that assessments from the LDH behaviour team and external vet behaviour specialists indicate that Milly exhibits poor impulse control and fear-related aggression and arousal. These are concerning behaviours that we are monitoring closely.
“We’re talking to rescue organisations that have capacity to support an intensive behavioural foster carer rehabilitation program. They will continue working closely with the same external veterinary behaviour specialist as LDH. Until we have a clear pathway for Milly, she will remain in the safe care of a behaviour foster carer.”
The News understands that Frankston
and Kingston Councils are not reconsidering their current arrangements with The Lost Dogs’ Home.
Speaking on the issue in Parliament earlier this month, Labor MP Michael Galea said “it is appropriate for our colleagues in the City of Casey, in the Shire of Cardinia, in the City of Kingston, in the City of Greater Dandenong, and in the City of Frankston, to continue to have conversations with their partners and for all councils who deal with this important issue to have these conversations with whomever it is that provides these services for them.”
Kingston Council Statement general manager planning Jonathan Guttmann said “our officers prioritise returning animals back to their owners in preference to impounding.”
“We review the outcome of all animals that are impounded within Kingston and meet regularly with our contracted animal pound provider to discuss issues and concerns,” he said. “Meetings are often conducted at the pound so that pound conditions and practices can be observed. For transparency, euthanasia rates for impounded animals are reported by all councils through the Domestic Animal Management Plans.
“The Lost Dogs Home and all pound and shelter providers are required to comply with the Code of Conduct mandated by Agriculture Victoria.”
Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au
THE Lost Dogs’ Home is facing criticism for its decision to put down 12-week-old Murphy (pictured) after he failed behavourial tests. Pictures: Supplied
Two dead in surfing tragedy at beach
TWO people died in the water at Frankston Beach during a wild storm last Wednesday, 22 October.
Emergency services were called to the beach after two people were spotted in trouble in the water. Police believe that one of the men was surfing when his board snapped, prompting the second man to jump into the water to help.
At around 5pm, the police Air Wing helicopter located the two people unresponsive.
The men were winched back to shore, but could not be resuscitated. They were declared dead.
Frankston mayor Kris Bolam was among those to pay tribute to the deceased; he said “it is with profound sadness that I acknowledge two people who have tragically lost their lives on Wednesday after being swept from the Frankston Pier during extreme wind conditions. On behalf of the entire Frankston City community, I extend our deepest condolences to their families, friends and loved ones. We share in your grief and stand with you during this heartbreaking time.”
Winds at Frankston Beach ranged from 45 to 65 kmph on Wednesday afternoon. Bolam said “this devastating event is a sharp reminder of the power of nature and the real risk posed by severe weather. The Bureau of Meteorology and other authorities have issued warnings of strong gusts, rough seas and dangerous conditions along our coast and foreshore this week. We urge everyone in our community – residents, visitors, fishers,
walkers and beach-goers – to heed these warnings.
“In light of today’s tragedy, I want to assure the community that Frankston City Council is committed to beach and foreshore safety. Over the upcoming summer season, we will be enhancing our patrols along the beach, pier and foreshore precincts, including additional lifeguard hours, increased signage around hazardous conditions and clear com-
munication when access should be restricted. Our aim is always to keep people safe, especially when conditions change rapidly.
“Our thoughts remain with everyone impacted by today’s event. We will continue to monitor the situation closely, coordinate with emergency services and ensure our community is supported.”
Victoria Police will prepare a report for the coroner. In a statement, it
said “the male Tactical Flight Officer from Air Wing was taken to hospital to be treated for minor injuries following the incident and he has since been released.”
Tragedy struck again on Friday night with a man in his 20s lost, presumed drowned, in the waters off Mornington Pier.
It is understood a small boat, with two people onboard, overturned around 1 kilometer from the shore
late Friday night, with emergency services called to Schnapper Point Drive about 11.15pm.
One man was rescued by another boat. He was assessed by paramedics and was not seriously injured. The second male occupant, believed to be 26-year-old Mornington man Sam Fowler, was unable to be located.
Brodie Cowburn and Cameron McCullough
THE police helicopter was called in to search for two people who died on a stormy day at Frankston Beach last week.
Picture: Gary Sissons, Inset Supplied
The Guide
TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK
FRIDAY
THURSDAY FROM THAT SMALL ISLAND: THE IRISH STORY
SBS, 8.25pm
Let the smooth tones of Hollywood star Colin Farrell’s narration wash over you as the history of the Irish people unfolds in this rich four-part documentary. From Ireland’s first inhabitants to the Celts, saints, scholars and the modern-day global diaspora that now numbers more than 80 million people, this is the story of an island whose impact reaches far beyond its picturesque shores. Filmed on location in 17 countries around the world, it’s a truly inclusive narrative.
GARDENING AUSTRALIA
ABC TV, 7.30pm
With summer on the horizon, there’s no excuse for not getting out into the garden to spruce things up in the spring sunshine. Friday night’s episode is sure to provide plenty of inspiration. In this informative instalment, Jane Edmanson discovers a lush urban courtyard set amid the bustling CBD, while Josh Byrne joins an inquisitive research team tracking backyard biodiversity. Elsewhere, Hannah Moloney (pictured right) explores a flourishing cottage garden that pops with natural colour.
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SATURDAY
MOVIE:
THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL
9GEM, 7.30pm, M (2011)
Judi Dench (pictured right) and Maggie Smith lead a cast of UK actors on a trip to India, where the diverse group of characters find themselves after “outsourcing” their retirements. A widow (Dench), a retired High Court judge (Tom Wilkinson) and an unhappy couple (Penelope Wilton and Bill Nighy), among others, travel to the hotel on the promise of advertisements. Of course, not all is as hoped, with the ramshackle establishment run by a young entrepreneur (Dev Patel).
SUNDAY
GHOSTS AUSTRALIA
TEN, 8.30pm
One of the rare comedies that translated from a quirky UK series and found its stride as an American network sitcom, this fun franchise is now headed Down Under. Each version sees a couple inherit a rundown country estate and try to turn it into a hotel – not realising it’s already inhabited by several spirits who died on the grounds. Tamala and Rowan Witt (both pictured left) play Kate and Sean, who are surrounded by six housemates they can’t see – that is, until Kate hits her head and starts talking to colonialist Gideon (Brent Hill), publican Eileen (Mandy McElhinney), gold miner Joon (George Zhao), aerobics instructor Lindy (Michelle Brasier), heiress Miranda (Ines English) and bikie Satan (Jackson Tozer).
SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 I Was Actually There. (M, R) 10.30 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Ml, R) 11.30 Mother And Son. (Final, PGdl, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Ma, R) 2.00 Parliament. 2.55 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.55 QI. (PG, R)
News.
7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Grand Designs Australia: Rye Cave. A man plans to build a home in Rye. 9.00 Long Lost Family. Hosted by Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell.
9.45 Mystery Road: Origin. (Final, Mlv, R) The killers are exposed.
10.35 ABC Late News.
10.50 The Business. (R)
11.10 Grand Designs. (PG, R)
12.00 Parliament Question Time. 1.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 9.25 Scotland: A Wild Year. (PG, R) 10.20 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 11.10 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Idea Of Australia. (PG, R) 3.05 Bollywed. (PGl) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Eternal Sky. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain: Seville And The Andalusia Region. (PGav)
8.25 From That Small Island: The Irish Story: From The Beginning. (Premiere) Looks at the history of the Irish. 9.25 Blue Lights. Grace grows exasperated by the limits of the job.
10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Davos 1917. (Mav) 11.55 The Shelter. (Ma, R) 2.20 Dance In Focus: Still Life. (R) 2.45 Best Australian Dance Short Films 2021. (PG, R) 3.45 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen.
Blankety Blank. (PGas)
Bridge Of Lies.
Seven News At 4.
The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 8.30 Jim Jefferies And Friends. (MA15+) Jim Jefferies reminisces about Aussie showbags. Featuring Tommy Little, Katie Wainhouse and Andrew Maxwell.
9.30 First Dates UK. (PGals) As Christmas arrives, Fred and his team are back and pulling out all the stops to make sure this year’s is one to remember.
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.
Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R) 8.30 Love Island Australia. (Mls) Hosted by Sophie Monk. 9.50 9News Late.
10.20 Confessions Of A Teenage Fraudster. (Ma)
Chicago Med. (MA15+am)
Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV
Judi Dench in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Friday, October 31
ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Knowing The Score. (PG, R) 11.00 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Malv, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Mystery Road: Origin. (Final, Malv, R) 1.50 Grand Designs Australia. (R) 2.50 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.20 Grand Designs. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.55 QI. (PGs, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Jane Edmanson discovers an urban courtyard.
8.30 Professor T. (Final, Mav) The body of an undercover police officer is discovered in the boot of a car.
9.20 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.
9.50 Mother And Son. (Final, PGdl, R) Maggie throws herself a party.
10.20 The Assembly: Maggie Beer. (Final, l, R)
11.05 ABC Late News.
11.20 Silent Witness. (Malv, R)
12.20 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.25 Scotland: A Wild Year. (R) 10.20 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 11.10 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 No Maori Allowed. (Mal, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Living Black: 50 Years Of SBS Indigenous. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Scotland’s Riverwoods. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Gunpowder Plot: Countdown To Treason. (PGa, R) A look at the story behind the Gunpowder Plot. 9.15 Lost Treasures Of Egypt: Tutankhamun’s Secret Revolution. (PGa) Looks at Tutankhamun’s influence.
10.10 SBS World News Late.
10.40 Sisi. (MA15+s, R)
11.40 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+v, R)
2.00 Making Sense Of Cancer With Hannah Fry. (Mal, R) 3.05 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.40 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 Seven News With Alex
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Dr Harry Cooper looks at a popular dog breed.
8.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Ultimatum. (2007, Mv, R) A former secret agent is once again hunted by the agency that created him. Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, David Strathairn.
10.50 Motorway Patrol. (PGad, R)
11.20 GetOn Extra.
11.50 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
12.20 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG, R)
1.20 In Plain Sight. (Madv)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Asia: Tangled Worlds. (PG) Presented by Sir David Attenborough.
8.30 MOVIE: The Meg. (2018, Mv, R) A group of scientists exploring the Marianas Trench encounters a giant shark. Jason Statham, Li Bingbing.
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 The Dog House. (PGa) Looks at a flat-coated retriever. 8.30 House Hunters Australia. (R) Primrose and Brendon want to trade their suburban life for a home in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Celebrity guests include Zoë Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Miranda Hart and Ncuti Gatwa. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55
6am Morning Programs. 1.25pm Battleground Texas. 2.15 The Bee Whisperer. 3.05 Bamay. 3.35 BBC News At Ten. 4.05 France 24. 4.35 PBS News. 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 The Amityville Horror. 2.10 Night Bloomers. 3.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.55 Thomas And Friends. 12.55pm Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 2.25 Bea’s Block. 2.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.55 Super Monsters. 4.35 Ariel. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 6.50 Room On The Broom. 7.30 The Ghastly Ghoul. 8.00 TBA. 8.25 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
9.00 The Moogai. 9.15 MOVIE: What We Do In The Shadows. (2014, M) 10.45 Late Programs. NITV (34)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 6.35 Oink. (2022, PG, Dutch) 8.00 The Movie Show. 8.35 Poms. (2019, PG) 10.20 Cairo Conspiracy. (2022, M, Arabic) 12.35pm The Promise. (2016, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.35 The Company. (2003, PG) 5.40 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 7.30 Truth. (2015, M) 9.50 The Moogai. (2020) 11.20 The Darkside. (2013, PG) 1.05am Doctor Sleep. (2019, MA15+) 3.40 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Seasons Of The Wild. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: The Moogai. (2020) 1.35 Closed Doors. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Seasons Of The Wild. 7.30 MOVIE: Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo! (2020, PG)
3.00 Last Night Of The Proms. 4.45 The Assembly. (Final, l, R) 5.30 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story: Against The Odds – Lauren Huxley. (R)
6.25 I Was Actually There: The Dismissal. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (PG) A woman is found with an arrow in her back.
8.30 Return To Paradise. (Mv, R) A tense game of lawn bowls turns to chaos when a player is killed on the green in broad daylight.
9.30 Mystery Road: Origin. (Final, Malv, R) The killers are exposed. Jay and Mary are brought closer together.
10.20 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (MA15+l, R) Alice travels to the past.
11.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Morning Programs. 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
7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Surfing Aust. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. 12.10pm MOVIE: Stalked By A Reality Star.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Matched. (PG, R) 10.00 Beyond The Beaten Path. (PGl, R) 10.55 Travel Quest. (PG, R) 11.55 WorldWatch. 12.55 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 4. Canberra Croatia FC v Avondale FC. 3.00 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 4. Sydney Olympic FC v South Melbourne FC. 5.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 5.35 Hitler’s American Battleground. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Royal Homes: Gatcombe Park. 8.25 A Year At Kylemore Abbey. (Premiere) Looks at a year inside Kylemore Abbey.
9.25 Japan: World’s Most Punctual Train: From Tokyo To The Sea Of Japan. (PG, R) Explores Japan’s Shinkansen.
10.20 The Hospital: In The Deep End. (Ma, R) 11.25 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R) 2.55 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Golden Eagle Day and Brisbane Broncos Derby Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG) Chrissie Swan is joined by a fresh new team of expert presenters, covering food, home, money, health and travel.
8.00 MOVIE: A Few Good Men. (1992, Ml, R) Two lawyers defend a pair of US Marines who have been accused of murdering a fellow serviceman. Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore. 11.00 MOVIE: The Kingdom. (2007, MA15+av, R) A team of agents tracks down terrorists. Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper.
1.00 In Plain Sight. (Madv)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)
Roadshow. 7.30 Secret Life Of The Auction House. 8.30 MOVIE: Three Men And A Little Lady. (1990, PG) 10.30 TBA. 11.30 Poirot. 12.30am Late Programs. 9GEM (92)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R)
6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. News, current affairs and sports.
10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) A mix of highlights from the week in review. 11.30 Horse Racing. Melbourne Cup Carnival. Victoria Derby Day. From Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne.
6.00 9News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Speed. (1994, Mlv, R) An LAPD cop is trapped on a runaway bus. Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock.
9.55 MOVIE: The Mod Squad. (1999, Mlsv, R) Juvenile delinquents are recruited by a cop. Giovanni Ribisi, Claire Danes.
11.50 Next Stop. (PG)
12.20 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Ms, R)
1.20 Rugby League. Ashes Tour. Second Test. England v Australia.
3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (R) 1.00
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. A couple are desperate to sell their home. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Mdlm, R) Ambulance crews attend to a woman who has fallen down the stairs and suffered a seizure.
9.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.
10.30 The Gilded Age. (PGa, R) George’s day in court arrives. 11.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 6. Day 1. 5.10 France 24. 5.40 PBS News. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Kate Winslet: A Quest For Authenticity. 9.30 The Idea Of Australia. 10.30 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Ultimate Fails. 11.30 Snowpiercer. 1.25am Nothing Compares: Sinead O’Connor. 3.15 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 Peter Rabbit. 3.55 Odd Squad. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Wiggly Big Day Out. 6.30 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. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Speechless. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Company. Continued. (2003, PG) 7.35 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 9.25 The Darkside. (2013, PG) 11.10 How To Blow Up A Pipeline. (2022, M) 1pm Tobacco Barns. (2022, M, Spanish) 2.55
Sunday, November 2
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 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (PG, R) 3.15 Long Lost Family. (R) 4.10 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG)
6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)
8.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (Premiere) Nine artists compete to create celebrity portraits.
8.55 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Final, Malv) Cheryl and Alice join forces.
9.55 Mother And Son. (Final, PGdl, R)
10.25 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (R)
10.50 MOVIE: My Brother Jack – Part 2. (2001, Mnsv, R)
12.25 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 12.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Ask The Doctor. (R) 3.30 The Art Of... (Ml, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Matched. (PG, R) 10.05 Beyond The Beaten Path. (PGal, R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 6. Day 2. 5.00 Plat Du Tour. (R) 5.05 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.35 Hitler’s American Battleground. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 JFK: One Day In America: Assassination. (Premiere) 8.30 King And Conqueror. (MA15+v) Harold travels north to confront the Viking threat. 9.20 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries: Atlantis. (R) Dan Snow travels to Greece. 10.15 The Wonders Of Europe. (PG, R) 11.20 Tutankhamun: The Last Exhibition. (PGa, R) 12.45 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. (PGaw, R) 3.45 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R) 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 12. Collingwood v Brisbane Lions. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 12. St Kilda v Western Bulldogs. From RSEA Park, Melbourne. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R) 6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Voice. (Final, PG)
9.00 AC/DC: The World’s Greatest Rock Band. (M) Looks at AC/DC through long-lost footage and exclusive interviews with some of the band’s biggest fans.
10.00 24 Hours In Police Custody: What Lies Beneath. (Malv, R) Police receive a call from a young man.
11.00 Crime Investigation
Australia: Most Infamous: Death In A Heartbeat. (Mav, R)
12.15 The Long Song. (Final, Masv)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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 Hornby: A Model Empire. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 The Marlow Murder Club. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe. 11.30
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 The Golden Bachelor. (PGls)
8.35 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.35 9News Late.
10.05 Social Media Murders: The Murder Of Olly Stephens. (Malv) Looks at the death of Olly Stephen.
11.05 Mobsters: Santo Trafficante. (Madv)
12.00 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (Mv, R)
1.00 Drive: Driving Value. (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.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Gogglebox Australia. (Final) Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows. 8.30 Ghosts Australia. (Premiere, PGhl) A young couple inherit a centuries-old manor that’s haunted by six eclectic ghosts. 9.30 Matlock. (PGal, R) Matty works on a case with Julian involving a young woman taking legal action after experiencing severe symptoms from a clinical trial. At the company holiday party, Olympia learns a secret about Julian’s past. 11.30 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.30 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 AK47: The Legend Behind The Gun. 9.25 Uncanny. 10.35 The Change. 11.35 Hudson & Rex. 12.25am Forbidden History. 1.20 Secrets Of America’s Shadow Government. 2.10 Normal People. 3.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.50pm Wiggle And Learn. 3.05 Play School. 3.35 Isadora Moon. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Super Monsters. 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. 9.20 Abbott Elementary. 10.00 Speechless. 10.20 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.
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2pm Artie: Our Tribute To A Legend. 2.40 Stockman’s Strategy. 3.40 The Point. 4.40 Dance Rites 2023. 6.15 Bigger & Blacker: Steven Oliver, My Life In Cabaret. 6.40 Tales From Zambia. 7.30 Great Australian Road Trips. 8.30 MOVIE: Contact. (2009, PG) 9.55 MOVIE: The Pelican Brief. (1993, M) 12.20am Late Programs.
Chaperone. (2018, PG) 8.00 The Company. (2003, PG) 10.05 Truth. (2015, M) 12.25pm The Report. (2019, M) 2.35 The Movie Show. 3.10 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 5.00 The Darkside. (2013, PG) 6.40 Leap Year. (2010, PG) 8.30 To End All Wars. (2001, MA15+) 10.40 The Last Emperor. (1987, M) 1.40am Easy Love. (2019, MA15+, German) 3.20 Operation Mincemeat. (2021, M) 5.35 The Movie Show. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.
Monday, November 3
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6am The
6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 9.55 Teenage Boss: Next Level. (R) 10.25 Annika. (Ma, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 WorldWatch. 9.25 Scotland: A Wild Year. (R) 10.20 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 11.10 The Adriatic Sea. (Premiere, PGaw) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Airport: Back In The Skies. (Ml, R) 2.55 Bollywed. 3.25 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Wild Slovakia With Nigel Marven. (PGaw) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (Ml, R) 11.40 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Mal, R) 12.30 Parliament. 1.30 Grand Designs. (Ml, R) 2.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PGa, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
7.35 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Ultimate Jokes. Hosted by Jimmy Carr. 8.30 King And Conqueror. (Final, Mlv) Harold rides to battle William. 9.30 Sydney’s Super Tunnel: Countdown To Launch. (R) The project is nearly complete. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Conviction: The Case Of Stephen Lawrence. (Mal, R) 11.55 The Man Who Died. (MA15+as, R) 2.35 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.10 Growing A Greener World. (PGa, R) 4.40 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 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. (PG) Eden is at a loss.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) When anti-LAPD billboards emerge throughout the city, the team searches for those responsible.
10.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) A renowned playwright vanishes.
11.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav) Tan finds himself on a one-man mission.
12.00 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 Golden Bachelor. (PGls, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R)
Pointless. (PG, R)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
9News Afternoon.
Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Golden Bachelor. (PGa) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.
8.40 To Be Advised.
9.40 Race To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. (PGl) A preview of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
10.40 9News Late.
11.10 The Equalizer. (Mv)
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.00 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.
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 To Be Advised.
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, with team captains Dave Hughes, Tommy Little and Anisa Nandaula. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 10 News+. (R) 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 3.10pm History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. 3.35 Bamay. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Sue Perkins: Into Alaska. 9.25 Buzzcocks. 10.10 Warren’s Vortex. (Premiere) 11.10 Tell Me What You Really Think. 12.10am Everyone Else Burns. 1.10 One Night In... 2.05 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. 2.55 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 12.45pm Vida The Vet. 2.15 Thomas And Friends. 2.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.55 Stan Can. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Gladiators UK. 9.35 The Crystal Maze. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Mosley. (2019, PG) 7.55 The Movie Show. 8.30 Leap Year. (2010, PG) 10.20 Operation Mincemeat. (2021, M) 12.40pm Aspromonte: Land Of The Forgotten. (2019, M, Italian) 2.15 Whina. (2022, PG, Maori, English) 4.20 A River Runs Through It. (1992,
Tuesday, November 4
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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 Whitlam: The Power And The Passion. (Final, PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Final, Malv, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
8.00 I Was Actually There: Fairlie Arrow Abduction Hoax. (Mns) 8.35 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Final, Ml) Tony Armstrong completes his UK journey.
9.25 The Art Of. (Ml) 9.55 The Assembly. (PG, R)
10.40 Media Watch. (Mdl, R) 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 The Business. (R) 11.25 Four Corners. (Final, R) 12.10 Keating: The Interviews. (R) 1.10 Parliament. 2.10 Grand Designs. (R) 3.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.45 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.15 Scotland: A Wild Year. (PG, R) 10.10 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG, R) 11.00 The Adriatic Sea. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.55 The Australian Wars. (Mav, R) 3.00 Bollywed. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 New England’s Wildlife Wonders. (PGa) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys.
8.30 Tell Me What You Really Think: Menopause. (Mal) Looks at how a new generation of women are smashing taboos.
9.25 The Cancer Killers. (Premiere) Two scientists develop a revolutionary cancer treatment. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 The Point. (R) 12.00 Safe Home. (Malv, R) 1.00 The Unusual Suspects. (MA15+l, R) 2.00 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R) 2.50 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) The latest news and views. 12.00 Horse Racing. The Big Dance On Cup Day and Melbourne Cup Raceday. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Contestants race to answer quiz questions correctly to avoid being caught by The Chaser.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Harper and Tane reach a stalemate.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.10 The Rookie. (Mav) Bradford receives a strange message, launching a larger investigation into the dark web.
10.10 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Michelle Buckingham. (Malsv, R) Ron Iddles revisits notable cases.
11.10 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Mas) 12.10 MOVIE: A Family’s Secret. (2022, Mav, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
10.00 Horse Racing. Melbourne Cup Carnival. Melbourne Cup Day. From Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne. 5.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) Three contestants go head-to-head against a mesmerising machine with one lucky participant playing for the jackpot.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Elephant Special. (PGm) 8.30 Bump. (MA15+dls) Oly and Santi come to a realisation. 9.50 9News Late.
10.20 Wild Cards. (Mav)
11.20 Black Widow: The Killing Of David Jackson. (Mav, R)
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12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Cross Court. (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. 6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (Final, PGdls) 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. (Mv) The team investigates a series of fires. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 10 News+. (R)
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SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.
12.05pm God And Country: Christian Nationalism. 1.40 Songlines On Screen. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News.
6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Tales From Zambia. 7.30 The Point. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding USA: World Team Series. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: What We See. (2023, M) Midnight Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 2.05pm Dreaming Whilst Black. 2.45 MH370: The Lost Flight. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Hoff Roading. 9.25 Go Back To Where You Came From UK. (Premiere) 10.25 Hoarders. 11.20 Dark Side Of The Ring. (Return) 12.15am The Nine Lives Of. 1.05 Stone Cold Takes On America. 1.55 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 12.45pm Vida The Vet. 2.15 Thomas And Friends. 2.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.55 Stan Can. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 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. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 6.35 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 8.50 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 10.45 Alcarràs. (2022, M, Spanish, Catalan, English) 12.55pm Manon Des Sources. (1986, M, French) 3.00 The Snow Foxes. (2023, PG) 4.25 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 6.30 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 8.30 Comandante. (2023, Italian, English) 10.45 Late Programs.
Wednesday, November 5
ABC TV (2)
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6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (Final, R) 10.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (Mdl, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.30 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Boswell And Johnson’s Scottish Road Trip. (PGal, R) 10.10 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 11.00 The Adriatic Sea. (PGaw) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tell Me What You Really Think. (Mal, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Incredible Canals. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 QI. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG)
8.30 Crime Night! (Premiere, PG) Hosted by Julia Zemiro. 9.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 9.30 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG, R) 10.15 If You’re Listening. (R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Planet America. (R) 11.40 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+n, R) 12.10 Parliament. 1.10 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Idea Of Australia: Creative Nation. (Final, PG)
8.30 JFK: The Home Movie That Changed The World. (Mav, R) A look at the assassination of JFK. 9.30 No Hamburg, No Beatles. (Mdns, R) The story of The Beatles. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 I Am Scrooge. (Mals) 12.00 This Town. (MA15+dl, R) 2.15 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R) 3.05 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Shakespeare And Hathaway. 2.00 Wild Moments. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Sands Of The Desert. (1960) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Chelsea Detective. (Return) 10.40 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. (PG) 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) Sonny lets a friend down gently. 7.30 RFDS. (Ma) Wayne attends his clinic’s fundraiser.
8.30 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (Mal) The guys return to Auckland, where they experience the traditional method of cooking a hangi.
9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Mel Doyle and Shane Crawford are joined by Dr Ahmed Kazmi where no topic is off limits. 10.30 Chicago Fire. (Mav) 11.30 The Amazing Race. (PGl)
1.00 Imposters. (Madlsv, R)
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 Golden Bachelor. (PGa, R) 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.30 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Budget Battlers. (PGl)
8.40 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Unmasking A Monster. (MA15+asv) Revisits a 1970 double murder.
9.50 The Grand Tour. (Ml) 11.15 9News Late.
11.45 Resident Alien. (Mas) 12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.25 Explore. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s
Frankston Shire Hall - Proposed New Building
Compiled
by
Cameron McCullough
THE proposal of the Shire Council to dispose of its present offices in Bay street and erect spacious new buildings on the Davey street site is agitating the minds of a section of the ratepayers who, not quite conversant with all the facts, have visions of additional loan burdens staring them in the face.
It is certainly a good sign to see the ratepayers on the alert to protect their own interests by applying the searchlight of public inquiry to all undertakings likely to involve them in financial responsibility.
In the past they have been too docile, or perhaps, indifferent. Had they been reasonably wide awake the painful experiences of the past might have been avoided, or at least minimised.
In the case under notice investigation by alert ratepayers holds no dread for the propounders of the new building scheme. On the contrary, the Council authorities are confident that the proposal has only to be thoroughly understood to prove its merits as a sound financial proposition.
An outstanding feature of the scheme and one the ratepayers will thoroughly appreciate, is the provision that no additional loan liability is to be incurred in carrying out the new building scheme.
Thus the objection raised to borrowing money for unproductive works is at once disposed of.
It is therefore all to the good that the Council’s proposal offers merits which might class it as a distinctly reproductive work.
In the first place, it will be admit
ted that the site at present occupied in Bay street is too valuable as a business proposition for public buildings. It is non-revenue producing. If sold at the present valuation it would produce at least £9 per year in rates, besides becoming a customer for electricity.
In the hands of a progressive business man the present building would quickly have a rate value to the Council of at least £20 per annum.
The Davey street site can never be a revenue-producer in the way of rates.
It was reserved to the Council in 1886 for “erection, of public buildings,” and cannot be used for any other purpose. The area of this land is 250 feet by 200 feet, thus affording ample scope for development and storage facilities.
The present site in Bay street is only 40 feet by 142 feet, an area quite inadequate for the municipal requirements of this rapidly-growing district.
The present building when it was purchased was only a makeshift, as is proved by the fact that the Council when borrowing the famous £10,000 loan some years ago, placed £1000 on the loan for Shire hall and £200 for sheds.
Thus £1200, less £100, is still available, and the money is laying in the bank. Being loan money it can only be expended for the purpose for which it was borrowed, viz., Shire hall and sheds.
The uncertain stability of the present ancient building would make it rather a foolhardy proceeding to expend any substantial amount in an endeavour to make it even reasonably habitable.
The Shire engineer estimates that to alter the lighting, put in partitions and new floor would cost £300, and then a Council chamber would have to be provided.
The engineer’s estimate of complete alterations, with Council chamber, would cost at least £850; but, of course, it is difficult to estimate the cost of alterations to old buildings, and the scriptural illustration of the new patch and the old garment is not inappropriate in this instance.
The engineer estimates that up-todate offices, strong room, Council chamber and sheds on the proposed new site in Davey street, sufficient for 30 or 40 years, would cost £2300.
The committee estimate the selling value of the present land and buildings in Bay street at about £1200, and if this price is obtained the amount required for the new buildings, under the engineer’s estimates, is available.
The recommendation of the committee appointed by the Council to enquire into the question was:
“That subject to a satisfactory price being obtained for the present site, steps be taken to build new offices on the Davey street site.”
The committee were unanimous that under no consideration should ordinary revenue be expended on the new buildings, and if the money was not available without requiring money from revenue, nothing further should be done for the present with regard to the new building proposals.
It will thus be seen that the erection of new Shire offices is contingent on the sale of the old building at a satisfactory figure. Such sale would be regarded by the majority as good
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business in every way.
Whoever bought it would no doubt make the best use possible of such a valuable business site, situate as it is in the heart of the town.
Improvements effected thereon would increase the value of adjoining properties and thereby bring added income to the Council in the way of rates and other charges.
On the other hand the Davey street site would be put to the use for which it was intended. The erection of commodious new Shire offices would greatly improve the financial status of the Shire and prove to financial circles that the municipality is rapidly recovering from the financial troubles recently experienced.
Incidentally the new building would provide work for local residents, not only in construction work but also at the municipal quarry.
The proposed new structure, being of concrete, the stone necessary would be obtained from the Council’s own quarries.
Viewed broadly the proposal is one which should commend itself to ratepayers.
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New motor garage for Frankston Mr. A. R. Hardidge, who, from the motor repair work he has already done in the district, has become favorably known as a first-class mechanic, has taken the new garage in Playne street, just put up by Mr. Apthorpe, which is called the Palais Garage.
Mr. Hardidge is now prepared to take on repairs to any make of motor car or cycle, and intends creating a goodwill by giving customers the utmost satisfaction by charging fair and
honest prices and turning out good work, which will carry his guarantee. From enquiries received, Mr. Hardidge believes there is an opening for someone to take special interest in motor spray pumps and farm engines, and he authorises us to state that if anyone would like to consult him on these matters and will drop him a note he will call and inspect same without cost to enquirer.
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Frankston Bowling Club - Croquet Lawn To Be Provided
A general meeting of the members of the newly-formed Bowling Club was held at the Mechanics’ Hall, on Monday night last.
The Shire President (Cr. F. H. Wells) presided.
Mr. J. A. P. Ham, hon. secretary, stated that General Grimwade had consented to act as president of the club. (Applause).
The secretary also reported that Mr Muntz (Shire engineer) and Mr. T. J. McMurtrie had pegged out the ground, and proposed to proceed with the clearing and levelling work by day labor.
Mr. Muntz was suffering from an attack of influenza, otherwise he would have been present to report personally.
The report was received on the motion of Mr. Moulder, seconded by Mr. Holman.
Mr. Amor moved and Mr. Quartermain seconded that the matter of the ground be left in the hands of Messrs.
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 30 October 1925
Get tougher on kids
WHOEVER wants to lead Victoria next year will need to do more about youth crime. We all hear about how bad it is but where are the plans to remedy it?
They will need to listen to the people; those dealing firsthand with these youths, the families, social workers, Magistrates, lawyers and all parts of the system that can be part of future actions.
My ideas are: bring in bonds to be paid for those that are not first offenders. Break that bail condition they forfeit the money which can be spent on more facilities for these offenders. Bring in ankle bracelets for recidivists and take away all their social media appliances such as mobiles, tablets and computers.
Curfews for night, and if they commit car theft then each offence is points against them getting a licence or owning a car.
Try prison mentors; people to talk to first offenders and give them an experience of life in prisons, and what their future will look like if they continue.
Meet with parents and access their home environments, if the parents cannot be part of the solution, then they become wards of the state for a stipulated period in which counselling, classes, education, and skills training are given to keep them away from the negative environments that reinforce their criminal behaviour.
Only my thoughts but none of these are in place now so time for the do-gooders to step aside and try stronger measures. Sending them to facilities to mix with more young criminals is not the answer either, make them more responsible for their actions.
We deserve better as we are ones who suffer because of their lack of change, and the government needs to be more proactive and we will vote for those who listen and support us.
Rhonda Cooper, Mornington
Tell it to our firefighters
Climate change is worsening but Barry James Rumpf claims it is “just a scam and does not exist” (What’s in a name, Letters 21/10/25).
Some believe climate change is a conspiracy due to distrust in governments or scientists, or the misinformation and disinformation they receive.
The 2025 Global Risks Survey ranks misinformation as the top short-term danger the world is facing.
While Trump is a climate misinformation powerhouse, there are long-term vested interests in the fossil-fuel sector who have been actively undermining science for decades.
And who can forget our own former PM, Tony Abbott who infamously said, climate science is crap.
Sadly, research has shown that no amount of measurement or evidence will change the mind of the people who believe climate change is a scam or a hoax. Fortunately, surveys consistently show they are in a small minority.
Most global citizens, from all walks of life, understand that burning fossil fuels emits greenhouse gases that are warming the world at a dangerously fast rate.
As former Fire & Rescue NSW Commissioner Greg Mullins, said after the Black Summer bushfires, “Hotter temperatures and drier conditions, driven by climate change, are the root cause of these fires. It is a dangerous distraction to suggest otherwise.” Telling Mullins it’s a scam and does not exist would not go down well.
Chris Cook, Essendon
Support fossil fuels
Imagine your life with no more barbecue gas, or shampoo, or a car without plastics, and no more concrete.
As you drive on bitumen roads, you are driving on the by product of the fossil fuel industry.
A barrel of Saudi crude contains a blend of just about everything you use daily; from gas, through fuels and lubricants, detergents, plastics, and tar.
About three percent of the barrel is tar, and that makes about a square metre of bitumen road. Alternately, two 50 litre tank-fulls of fuel in
your car contribute a square metre of road, or two potholes worth. Over a ten year life, your car contributes 250sqm of bitumen.
As we electrify our road fleet towards allelectric by 2050, each electric car sale removes about 35 metres of dual bitumen road from the Australian network, which at the moment is amazingly huge. A million electric cars remove 35,000 km of road, and we are predicting five times that many.
If like me, you are planning to buy an electric car, make sure its 4WD, and expect lots of potholes.
Just tell yourself you are saving the planet; one pothole at a time!
John Dusting, Mornington
Respect nature
As a member of the Sunshine Reserve Conservation Group, I was devastated to discover the reckless damage to native trees and shrubs in the reserve (Vandals trash Mt Martha’s Sunshine Reserve, The News 21/10/25).
Sadly, this is all too common. Mountain bikers also make jumps, disrupting delicate ecosystems; others take to the vegetation with chainsaws or pull out plantings that members of the conservation group have toiled to establish.
Like all reserves across the peninsula, the Sunshine Reserve offers a rare sanctuary for wildlife.
These special places are home to endangered species that need protection and care from all of us. Please respect them.
Amy Hiller, Kew
Hospital experience
I am anxious that others do not have to experience what I did at Frankston Emergency.
I am 82 years of age and presented to Frankston Emergency at 7:30am last Thursday.
I was in extreme pain with nausea.
We were triaged very speedily and I saw a doctor a couple of hours later.
I had a CT scan which confirmed that I had acute appendicitis. I was then asked to take a seat in the waiting room, which was filling up fast.
I remained in that seat until my husband tried to get me transferred to Pensinsula Private.
After 14 hours I was finally transferred and was operated on immediately.
All those hours in a hard chair with acute pain should not occur.
We chose Frankston because we were advised that the best doctors and surgeons were on hand.
Ann Brown, Mt Eliza
Truce headlines
I might have predicted that history would repeat itself in my letter last week. Some headlines to the point!
Israel reinstates ceasefire hours after deadly strikes on Gaza. killed at least 26 people in Gaza, including at least one woman and one child. At least one strike hit a former school sheltering displaced people.
Israel announced a halt in supplies.
Since the ceasefire went into effect on October 11, Israel has reportedly killed at least 97 Palestinians and injured 230 others, and violated the truce agreement 80 times – 21 of those violations and 45 deaths occurred on Sunday, October 19, including massacres at a school, café, beach, and refugee camp.
Israel Defies Ceasefire With Heavy Wave of Airstrikes Across Gaza.
US officials travel to Israel as new strikes threaten to unravel progress towards achieving peace in Gaza.
Israel unleashes airstrikes across Gaza Sunday, killing at least 45.
Death zone: Israel implementing ‘shoot (civilians) on sight’ policy at Gaza “Yellow Line”.
Israel says ceasefire and aid to resume after airstrikes kill 26 in Gaza.
Masked Israeli Settlers Assault Palestinians, Torch Cars in West Bank. Israeli forces suspiciously “sped off” away from the area shortly before the assault began.
On Sunday, Israel said it was suspending humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Lebanon’s health ministry has reported more than 270 people killed and around 850 wounded by Israeli military actions since the ceasefire.
Israel launched waves of lethal airstrikes yesterday and cut off all aid into Gaza “until further notice”.
Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach
Angry Lenzo
Joe Lenzo is a very angry, vituperative man. His bitter rants are getting more desperate over the last few weeks and have become increasingly filled with hatred towards Israel.
He is talking absolute nonsense when he states that “Israel will find a reason to create a false-flag event to violate (the truce).” The only such events have been created by Hamas – think the hospital missile strike that supposedly killed 500, which turned out to be a terrorist misfire that killed 50 misfortunate souls. Since the truce started Hamas have been executing Palestinians and killed two Israeli soldiers. A truce generally means a cessation of hostilities. But how easy is it to blame Israel? Retribution will be swift from the IDF every time Hamas violates the truce and seeks to provoke Israel’ something they are doing on a daily basis.
He also talks about Palestinians returning to their homes so that Israel can initiate a “cost reduction initiative to kill more people per bomb than ever before” when searching for their dead. Wow, Joe, you can’t get much lower than that, can you?
There is more garbage in this letter about Israel violating other “phases” of the truce now that the hostages have been released. Try not to forget that Israel has released around 2,000 Palestinians, its’ people are celebrating the truce and are awaiting the return of bodies of murdered hostages (many of whom Hamas now cannot locate).
I am betting that Hamas is doing their best to re-arm themselves and launch another murderous attack. I have no doubt that Joe Lenzo will be cheering them on and justifying any horrors they commit in the future, including concealment behind their own people. Let him stand with Hamas. I stand with Israel.
Kevin Cahalane, Mornington
THE destructive power of nature on full display over Mornington Pier on 22 October. Picture: Yanni
CHELSEA MORDIALLOC MENTONE NEWS scoreboard
Kangas climb a mountain, Long Island walk it in
By Brodie Cowburn
PROVINCIAL
LANGWARRIN batted brilliantly to claim a hard-fought win over Sorrento at David MacFarlan Reserve on Saturday.
The Kangaroos headed into day two with a tall mountain to climb. Sorrento set them a target of 269 to chase down to win on day one.
Langwarrin opener Jack Marget set his side on the right path with a patient half-century. Number three batter Matthew Prosser came in and dealt a huge blow, going on to score 97 runs from 178 deliveries.
Langwarrin’s run chase was nearly brought down by a few shaky middle order performances, but Taylor Smith kept the ship steady. Smith blasted an unbeaten 70 from 131 balls to guide his side to victory with stumps looming just moments away.
Langwarrin emerged victorious by three wickets.
Dromana came close to chasing down Pines’ total of 272 on Saturday, but fell short.
Dromana’s skippers Sam Fowler and Bobby Wilson each made good contri-
butions on Saturday, scoring 49 and 48 respectively before being dismissed. The middle order kept chipping away at the target, but each batter was dismissed before making a big dent.
Pines’ bowlers kept fighting, and eventually got on top. They bowled out Dromana for 244 runs to secure the win.
Ricky Ramsdale was a workhorse on Saturday - he took 3/70 from 27 overs.
Billy Humphrey took 3/35.
Baden Powell comfortably defended its day one total of 275 against Heatherhill on Saturday. Heatherhill was bowled out for 151.
A good partnership between Simon Dart and Lincoln Toy helped Red Hill wrap up a scrappy four-wicket win over Mornington last weekend.
PENINSULA
LONG Island dominated Moorooduc on Saturday to claim a comprehensive outright win.
Long Island had already wrapped up the win on day one, chasing down Moorooduc’s first innings total of 98 with ease. They ended up declaring at 8/175, sending Moorooduc back in to bat on day two.
Moorooduc’s second innings went even worse than their first. None of their batters managed to reach doubledigits; Cooper Huggard was their best performer with a gritty nine runs not out from 48 deliveries.
Moorooduc was bowled out for a paltry total of 44, dooming them to outright defeat.
A five-wicket haul from Lucas Cross helped Old Peninsula grab a dominant win over Somerville on Saturday.
Somerville was tasked with chasing down Old Peninsula’s day one total of 272. They didn’t get close, and scored just 43 runs before their innings came to a close.
Cross was fantastic, taking 5/16 from his 10 overs of bowling. Jamin Barron-Toop took three wickets for just nine runs.
Somerville was sent back in to bat, and finished the day at 6/90.
Balnarring successfully defended their day one total of 234 against Seaford last weekend. Rosebud bowled very well to beat Mt Eliza.
DISTRICT
CARRUM Downs’ good start to the 2025/2026 season continued on Satur-
day with a hard-fought win over Boneo.
Boneo was bowled out for 137 on their home deck on day one. Number three batter Eli Halliday made a dent in the target for Carrum Downs before stumps on the first day of play. Both openers were dismissed without making much of an impact on the scoreboard.
Carrum Downs didn’t finish the job easily on day two. Good knocks from Michael O’Driscoll, who scored 22 from 100 deliveries, and Ryan Lynch, who scored an unbeaten 31 from 73, helped guide Carrum Downs over the finish line.
Carrum Downs clawed over the line for a two-wicket win.
At Roy Dore Reserve, Carrum also battled hard for a close win. They beat Main Ridge by three wickets.
A good partnership between Waide Symes and Jason Manby helped Crib Point grab a three-wicket win over Seaford Tigers last weekend. Rye closed out the weekend with a win over Flinders.
SUB DISTRICT
A FANTASTIC knock from Udara
Ravindu was the difference on Saturday as Tyabb knocked off Delacombe Park.
On day one, Delacombe Park was bowled out for 162 runs. Brock Regan took four wickets to keep Delacombe Park’s total down.
On day two, Udara Ravindu was the star. He smashed 81 runs from 206 deliveries, and finished not out.
Tyabb won with four wickets left to spare.
Tootgarook had a great day on Saturday, beating Pearcedale across two innings.
On day one Pearcedale was bowled out for just 119, a target Tootgarook reached with ease. Tootgarook ended up declaring for 263 runs.
Pearcedale narrowly avoided an innings defeat, and was bowled out for 151 on day two. Jett Williams dug in for an impressive 53 runs.
Tootgarook came in for a second innings and wrapped up the result in less than two overs.
Mt Martha beat Ballam Park by one wicket in a thriller on Saturday. Mt Martha chased down 197 to win; opener Travis French was man-of-thematch with an unbeaten knock of 127.
PENINSULA Surfriders Comp #1 for the 2025/2026 season was held on Saturday 25 October at Gunnamatta and showcased the immense surfing talent that the Mornington Peninsula has. Recently crowned Vic State Champion Lucas Hickson from Rye demonstrated some of the amazing manoeuvres that have taken him to the state's number one spot. Pictures: Paul Churcher
DROMANA'S co-captain, Sam Fowler, clean bowled by Pines' bowler Billy Humphrey.
Picture: Paul Churcher
Webb, Bates in, Macphee out
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
LANGWARRIN has signed Northcote City aces Alun Webb and Zac Bates but has lost star striker Archie Macphee to Dandenong City.
Macphee has proven himself at the second and third tiers of Victoria’s NPL set-up and wants a chance to test himself at the top NPL level.
Webb, 31, and Bates, 25, will prompt a tactical change to Langy’s game style and one that could excite the local side’s supporters.
Webb played for Rhyl and Llandudno in Wales before a stint with Chattanooga FC in the USA.
He arrived here to play with Adelaide Croatia in the pandemic-ravaged 2020 season then came to Victoria to play with Melbourne Knights the following year before joining South Melbourne for the 2022 season.
He has been at Northcote for the past two seasons and was its leading scorer this year.
Langwarrin gaffer Jamie Skelly is confident that he’ll prove to be a very good signing.
“He can play anywhere across the front line,” Skelly said.
“Webby’s a consistent scorer and we are expecting him to come in and score for us.
“He’s different to Archie in that he’s probably more dynamic and loves to get in behind defenders whereas Archie’s strength was receiving the ball and bringing others into play.
“Webby’s more likely to play off the shoulder of defenders so we won’t have a real target man like Archie.
“This gives us a chance to change our style a little bit and we’ll potentially play through our midfielders then try to get the ball to Webby in behind.”
There was little trouble luring Webb to Lawton Park.
“He was keen to come and it was a relatively simple process discussing roles and contract details.
“He knows a few boys in our squad and received positive feedback about the environment, the team and what we are about so he made the decision fairly quickly.”
Bates had been on Langy’s radar for some time.
“We’ve been speaking to Zac for a number of years,” Skelly added.
“He used to live locally and we’ve always tried to get the best local players but he was at South Melbourne then Northcote.
“Although he’s moved closer to the city he knew that this has always
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been an option for him but it’s just been an issue of timing and he felt the time was right.
“He’s big and strong, a hard worker and a really good finisher.
“Zac primarily plays wide but he can play as a 10.
“He loves to receive the ball and drive at defenders and he’s very good technically.”
Webb and Bates will officially join their new teammates on Thursday 6 November for the start of pre-season training.
The squad will have seven sessions before a block of games pre-Christmas.
For those of you missing your regular football fix you can watch Langwarrin in action against the following opponents (kick-off times TBC):
Saturday 22 November v. UK tour squad, Lawton Park; Saturday 29 November v. Dandenong Thunder, TBC; Saturday 6 December v. Altona City, TBC; Saturday 13 December v. Melbourne City, Lawton Park; Saturday 20 December v. Nunawading City, Lawton Park; Tuesday 23 December v. Skye Utd, Lawton Park.
Langwarrin is likely to play a friendly on Tuesday 9 December but opponent, venue and kick-off time are yet to be confirmed.
Skelly plans to build a fitness base for his squad before managing game time and fine-tuning game style during the pre-season itinerary.
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“We’re trying to build the squad and to improve every year and I think the players coming in will definitely improve us.
“There’s a real enthusiasm around the squad to understand why we started so badly last season and to rectify that next season.
“The players are keen to ensure that doesn’t happen again and to be ready when it all starts up next year.
“We’ve had discussions with them about where they need to be when they come back to training.
“Some are running, some are in the gym and some are doing injury prevention work.”
Skelly could make another couple of signings during the off-season so his squad remains a work in progress.
In State 6 news Mount Eliza has reappointed Gerry McDonagh as head coach with Graeme Ferguson as his assistant.
Tyler White is reserves coach.
To retain the services of the highly regarded McDonagh is no mean feat.
The former NPL head coach guided the senior squad to its best ever finish in a one-off year where the State Leagues restructure meant every club that didn’t finish in the top two in State 5 was relegated.
“That definitely put a dent on what we achieved by finishing third,” McDonagh said.
Mount Eliza dropped five points in its last four games to relinquish
second-spot and safety to Seaford United.
“We went into the season lacking depth and losing a couple of boys in the back half of the season didn’t help.”
Midfielder Noah Green joined the club this year and had an outstanding season drawing praise from his coach.
“Noah’s a terrific footballer with a phenomenal workrate and how he’s blended and reacted to the players has been excellent.
“He came here because he wanted to enjoy his football again and thankfully we were able to give that to him.”
Green won the players’ player award at last weekend’s presentation night with Austin Mcewen winning the best and fairest and top scorer awards.
Callum Hope won the coach’s award.
McDonagh is likely to start preseason next month and is keen to see what impact the leagues restructure has on his club.
“The challenge for us is to attract players to State 6 so we’ll have to see how that pans out.”
Assistant coach Ferguson also is the club’s head of youth development where he focusses on the under-15s to under-18s and mentors the reserves.
He’s in his third year at Emil Madsen Reserve and is bullish about
Mount Eliza’s prospects next season.
“We might lose one or two as we have a very young squad and some of them are finishing uni so they don’t know yet where their placement might be,” Ferguson said.
“But I’m expecting most of them to stay and I don’t see why we wouldn’t be pushing for promotion and hopefully win the league after last season.”
In other news Seaford United last week announced the appointment of Paulo Pinheiro as head coach.
His assistants are Jason Alizzi and Steve Keenan.
Pinheiro and Alizzi were in charge of Seaford’s reserves this year missing out on the title on goal difference.
Pinheiro has also coached at Skye United and Frankston Pines and last was in charge of Seaford’s senior team 10 years ago after taking over from Darren Roberts.
“I got a call about the job and I thought about it and decided to go for it,” he said.
“The seniors played really well this year and I want to keep that momentum going.
“I have talked to the players and everyone seems to be onboard and I expect the bulk of the squad to stay.
“I want to bring energy and fun to this group – they deserve it.
“I’m really happy with where things are at the moment and I want to continue that into the new season.”
duo: Two of Langwarrin’s off-season signings, Alun Webb (left) and Zac Bates, both lured from Northcote City. Pictures: Facebook
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