Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 3rd December 2025 by Mornington Peninsula News Group

Christmas Carols set for weekend

THE annual Carols by Kingston event returns to Bicentennial Park in Chelsea this Sunday.

The lineup for the event has been unveiled; performers on the schedule include Bernard Curry, Alinta Chidzey, CC Dewar, Nina Ferro and Kathleen Halloran, the Mordialloc Jazz Orchestra, The Australian Girls Choir, and headliner Marina Pryor. Bobby Fox and Rob Mills will be the MCs.

Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said the free event is “a wonderful chance to soak up the festive spirit, enjoy world-class performers, and share a night filled with joy, music and connection.”

“Every year our community comes together at Carols by Kingston to pause, unwind and celebrate what makes this time of year so special,” she said. Alongside the music, attendees can also take part in free Christmas activities. Food stalls will also be set up for the event.

Carols by Kingston will run from 5pm to 9.30pm at Bicentennial Park in Chelsea, Sunday 7 December.

Councillors knock back childcare plan

Brodie Cowburn

brodie@baysidenews.com.au

A CONTENTIOUS plan to build a three-storey childcare centre has been rejected by Kingston councillors.

The childcare centre was proposed for 93 - 95 Centre Dandenong Road in Cheltenham catering for a maximum of 81 children. Kingston

Council officers recommended that councillors approve the project, but it was ultimately voted down.

Cr Georgia Erevnidis moved an alternate proposal to reject the childcare centre plans. She was supported by Crs Georgina Oxley, Jane Agirtan, Sarah O’Donnell, and Caroline White.

Cr Oxley said that the proposed childcare centre “is not suitable in this location.”

“This is a neighbourhood residential zone, and this is quite a high density, high impact use in this area. It is removing a number of trees, and it is going to have a high amenity impact if it was to be supported, which I don’t believe is warranted,” the mayor said. “While we can’t dispute the fact that more childcare locally is certainly needed and would certainly be warranted, this is not the location for it.”

Kiran Thorat spoke on behalf of the objectors at Kingston Council’s public meeting last week just before the decision was handed down. “A proposed childcare center in Cheltenham threatens to turn a quiet residential cul-de-sac into a daily traffic nightmare. The development would add 320 car movements per day to Avalon Court—a narrow street that already struggles with congestion during peak hours due to an existing

primary school,” Thorat said. “This isn’t just about traffic inconvenience. Parents from the Avalon Ct fear they won’t be able to get their own children to school on time. There are serious safety concerns about young children crossing an active childcare driveway with queued cars. The knock-on effect of one poorly placed development could make an entire street unlivable.”

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LAST year’s Carols by Kingston. Picture: Supplied

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DECEMBER

Chelsea and District Interchurch Council

Ecumenical Christmas Carol Service

Sunday 14 Dec, 4.00pm - 5.30pm

Free event, all welcome! Chelsea Concert Band /local talent acts/carol singing. Santa - guest appearance. Tea/coffee and cake served at end.

LF Payne Hall, Station Street, Chelsea. Open Men’s Group

2nd Tuesday monthly, 6.45pm-9.00pm. Join us for an evening to share what is meaningful in your life, challenges you may be facing or just stuff that’s going on. Mordialloc Neighbourhood House-457 Main St. Mordialloc. Contact Peter: 0419 746 305

Chelsea Activity Hub

Provides a wide range of programs and activities. Something to suit everyone so come along and enquire at 3 Showers Ave, Chelsea. 9.00am –2.00pm Mon, Tues, Thurs or Fri or call 9581 3045.

Frankston Food Swap 2nd Saturday of the month at 1pm. Swap your excess vegies, homemade foods or seedlings. Kareela Café, 53 Kareela Rd, Frankston Mentone Community Assistance and Information Bureau Tues, Wed & Fri 10am4pm. We assist people and families with: bills, food, tax help, referrals, legal advice and advocacy. 36 Florence Street, Mentone. Contact us on 9583 2436 or er.mcaib@gmail.com or visit: mentonecaib.org.au

Rotary Club of Chelsea

Raising funds to support those in need. Meetings are each Tuesday 6.45pm at the Chelsea RSL. Visitors are welcome to our meetings and to stay for dinner. Bookings and inquiries – call Kevin Harrison 0407 772 225.

Rotary Community Market at Mentone

Heritage Railway Station. 1st Sunday of every Month, 9am-2pm. Arts, Gifts, Textiles, Wellbeing, Toys, Candles, Jewellery, Clothes, Hand Made Jumpers & Beanies. Local groups & Buskers to entertain you.

Community Visitors

- Kingston & Peninsula Area. The Office of the Public Advocate is seeking volunteers in the Kingston & Peninsula area to become Community Visitors. For more information email: opavolunteers@justice.vic.gov.au or call the Volunteer Coordinator on 0418 931 247.

Speaking Made Easy

Public Speaking for Women. Meetings fortnightly on Wednesdays 8.15pm at Sundowner Community Centre, Jacobs Drive, Clarinda. Learn at your own pace amongst friendly, encouraging women. www.speakingmadeeasy.com.au. Email: vicmembership@speakingmadeeasy.com.au

Contact Sherrilyn - 0419 008 575

Aspendale Seniors Club

151A Station Street Aspendale, hosts a concert with a professional entertainer every Monday afternoon at 1.15pm. No need to book, just turn up! Enjoy great music and singing, followed by tea, coffee and biscuits. Details Sheila 9772 5639

Taking a stand against gender-based violence

KINGSTON Council has scheduled workshops and uploaded online resources as part of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence campaign.

A statement from Kingston Council read “Kingston is again proud to join the 16 Days of Activism campaign to prevent family violence and violence against women.”

“We are putting equality and respect in the spotlight as we pursue our vision for a safe, respectful, and supportive community that is free from all forms of inequality and violence,” council said. “Violence against women continues at unacceptable levels across Australia, with more than 1 in 3 women experiencing men’s violence; and on average a

woman is killed by a man she knows every 10 days.

“We are committed to creating a future that is free from all forms of violence and will support the campaign through ongoing advocacy, community activities and events and taking practical steps to make a real and lasting difference.”

In the year ending June 2025, there were 2062 recorded “family incidents” in the Kingston municipality. That figure is a 13 percent increase on the year prior.

In Hastings, Port Respectful Relationships marched in solidarity among the backdrop of Hastings foreshore on Tuesday 25 November as part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign (pictured above).

Joining the march was Paul Mercurio MP and Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors Marsh, Stephens, Gill, Roper, and Williams, as well as Victoria Police, support services, and community, to build awareness on the first day of the campaign.

The group is coordinated by Wallaroo Community House Good Shepherd, and is made up of local community members, and community agencies including Family Life, Westernport Community Support, Headspace, and Mornington Peninsula Shire.

For more information on Kingston Council’s contributions to the campaign visit kingston.vic.gov.au/ council/news/latest-news/16-days-ofactivism

Loop return looms as rail bridge takes shape

WORKS on the Frankston railway line are progressing, with the beams for the new rail bridges in Mordialloc and Aspendale now being lifted into place and a date set for the reconnection of the line to the City Loop.

The state government is currently building rail bridges to replace the level crossings at McDonald Street in Mordialloc and Station Street in Aspendale as part of its bid to make the Frankston line level-crossing-free by 2029. L-shaped beams up to 31 metres long are now being positioned into place.

The Mordialloc and Apsendale lev-

el crossings are set to be removed and the new Mordialloc Station will open in 2026.

Elsewhere on the line, buses are set to replace trains from 9pm Wednesday 7 January to the last train on Sunday 11 January as crews work on reconnecting the Frankston line to the City Loop. Frankston line trains are scheduled to return to the loop on 1 February after the full launch of the Metro Tunnel project.

THE rail bridge in Mordialloc is under construction. Pictures: Supplied

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Ambulance delays grow amid rising demand

AMBULANCE response times in the Kingston municipality have increased by 16 seconds in the most recent quarter, new figures show.

Newly released Ambulance Victoria statistics show that average response times for ambulances in Kingston between July and September 2025 was 15 minutes 22 seconds. In the previous quarter response times were 15 minutes and six seconds.

63.9 percent of ambulance responses in Kingston were under 15 minutes. There were 2108 callouts in the most recent quarter, an increase of 36 from the previous quarter.

Response times in Frankston failed to improve in the most recent quarter, the figures show.

Code one “lights and sirens” emergencies are measured from the time of a 000 call being answered to the first ambulance arriving at the scene – with a statewide response time target being 15 minutes. In the Frankston municipality, ambulances took an average of 12 seconds longer to get to an emergency compared to the previous quarter, with an average response time of

14 minutes and 10 seconds.

A total average of 72.1 per cent of ambulance callouts got to a patient in less than 15 minutes within Frankston, up from 71.8 percent the previous quarter.

On the Mornington Peninsula, 62 percent of ambulance callouts took less than 15 minutes to get to patients. The average response time was 15 minutes and 40 seconds – up 36 seconds compared to preceding quarter. There were 2865 emergencies on the peninsula over the three months.

Ambulance Victoria’s regional operations executive director Michael Georgiou said the demand for “lights and sirens” ambulances across Victoria increased by 2.8 per cent compared to the previous quarter.

“Winter consistently brings the highest emergency call volumes, and this year was no exception,” Georgiou said. “This was our busiest first quarter on record with 101,632 Code 1 emergencies in just three months, and overall, it was our second busiest quarter ever. Despite this record demand, we continue to lead the way in pre-hospi-

tal patient care, including the best cardiac arrest survival rates in Australia and third best anywhere in the world.”

Ambulance Victoria’s metropolitan regional director Vanessa Gorman said their secondary triage team of nurses and paramedics had connected 49,353 patients with the care they needed, helping free up crews for patients in emergencies.

Metropolitan regional director Jessica McGowan said community awareness plays a key role in ensuring paramedics can reach the most critical patients as quickly as possible.

“Our paramedics are focused on reaching the sickest patients first — but every day, about one in five calls to 000 do not need an emergency ambulance response,” McGowan said. “There are many options people can access when they need timely medical care and health advice, at any time of the night or day – but not an emergency ambulance or calling 000, including the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department, urgent care clinics, nurseon-call, GPs, and pharmacists.”

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the Mornington Peninsula are increasing.

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Childcare recommendation opposed

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The report prepared for Kingston councillors recommending the approval of the project read “the proposal will not cause unreasonable material detriment to adjoining properties and will provide for increased visual interest in the building appropriate in a residential, main arterial road, context. On balance, the proposal is considered to substantially comply with the relevant planning policy and therefore should be supported, subject to the inclusion of suitable conditions.”

“It is considered that the objectors’ concerns have been addressed, where appropriate, and, subject to the inclusion of appropriate conditions discussed is this report, the proposed use and development of the land for a child care centre, and associated display of internally illu-

minated business identification signage, is considered appropriate to the site and its location in the neighbourhood residential zone,” council officers wrote.

Cr Hadi Saab voted against the alternate motion to reject the childcare proposal. Crs Kirralee Ashworth-Collett and Chris Hill abstained, and Crs Chris Howe, Tony Athanasopoulos, and Tess Law were absent. Kingston Council’s website states that Cr Law is on leave until 3 February.

site of a proposed childcare centre on Avalon Court in Cheltenham. Picture: Supplied

Medical centre money thefts

A MAN has been arrested after allegedly stealing a payment machine from a Mordialloc medical facility.

Police allege that between 30 August and 14 September, 13 payment terminals were allegedly stolen alongside cash and electronics from medical facilities in Brunswick, Camberwell, Mordialloc, Seabrook and St Kilda. On 23 November police arrested a 32-year-old Melbourne man in connection with the alleged burglaries.

Police allege the man was using two stolen cars - a 2017 Subaru Wagon and a Toyota Fortuna. He was charged with seven counts of burglary, two counts of theft of motor vehicle, prohibited person possess firearm, possess cartridge, deal with property in the proceeds of crime, conduct endangering persons, possess methylamphetamine and various traffic offences. He was remanded to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 2 December.

On 4 November police arrested a 37-year-old man from Melbourne they allege is an associate of the man. He was charged with theft of motor vehicle, handle stolen goods, traffick and possession of methylamphetamine.

Victoria Police north-west metro regional crime squad detective senior sergeant Haydn Beale said the arrests “highlight our commitment to disrupting syndicates who attempt to target businesses.”

“We take these reports seriously, and we will do everything we can to hold offenders to account,” Beale said. “If you fall victim to a breakin, please don’t touch anything and report the matter as soon as possible to give police the best chance to investigate.”

Bomb hoax investigated

Police

Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn

Donors help roll out beach matting

A GROUP of businesses and community groups has banded together to contribute nearly $200,000 to an accessibility pilot program at Frankston Beach.

Last month, Accessible Beaches Australia unveiled its plans to make Frankston Beach the most accessible in the country by installing matting, beach wheelchairs, bookable day beds, and designated drop-off zones. The funding boost for the pilot will allow it to proceed next month - the money is set to be spent on equipment and the provision of support staff and trained volunteers.

Frankston mayor Kris Bolam was part of the fundraising campaign - he said he was “amazed by the generosity” of the donors.

“Fundraising is more than raising money— it’s raising hope. It reflects the generosity and unity that define a healthy, thriving community. When people give freely, they show that the true wealth of a community lies in its people,” he said. “I am impressed by the breadth of support behind this initiative—nearly thirty organisations contributing in both monetary and in-kind ways, from service groups and charities to businesses and regional partners. This diversity of generosity reflects the compassion and shared commitment that make Frankston extraordinary. I’m deeply proud of my community.”

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beach matting, four beach wheelchairs and two beach walkers, a hoist, and trained staff and volunteers.

The organisations which signed up as sponsors for the program were Social Inclusion Action Group - Frankston, Rotary Peninsula 2.0, Anaconda, Peninsula Leisure, Frankston RSL, Sandhurst Club, Monash University, Challenger Services Group/Nivad, Excel Australasia, The Dicker Family, The Australian Wuxi General Chamber of Commerce, MAAC Care, Seaford RSL, Frankston District Basketball Association, Grace Professional Services, Frankston District Netball Association, Signature Hospitality Group, Ecco Enterprises Group, Sinopec, South East Water, Bayside Shopping Centre/Vicinity, Ash Marton Realty, Rotary Club of Frankston, Rotary Club of Frankston Sunrise, Frankston North Rotary, Peninsula Health, Peninsula Rotaract, Chisholm TAFE Frankston, Frankston Business Collective, and CBRE management (ISPT).

Christmas Market

Saturday 6 December

Celebrate the season at our Christmas Market, with festive stallholders offering puddings, preserves, gifts and the Red Hill Lions Club Christmas Tree Festival

Explore fresh produce, handmade goods, vintage finds and local art, perfect for Christmas gifting

The accessible site between Frankson Pier and Kananook Creek is set to include 70 meters of

Frankston councillor Nathan Butler, who is the chair of the Australia’s Most Accessible Beach Advisory Committee, said “the success of the fundraising campaign means that some of council’s own contribution for the first year of the pilot can he be held over for future years, giving this exciting initiative the best possible chance of becoming an ongoing feature of our summer.”

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Push to remedy beach works continues

FRANKSTON Council is actively working to resolve the ongoing issue of unapproved works being undertaken on Crown foreshore land, a council statement issued last week claims.

The issue of residents undertaking alleged illegal works along the foreshore has reared its head multiple times this year - a seawall was allegedly constructed without approval near Oliver’s Hill, and last month onlookers spotted an excavator operating a short distance from the seawall. (“More unapproved beach works investigated”, The News 27/11/2025)

Last week, Frankston mayor Kris Bolam asserted that council is actively pursuing the allegations. “Frankston City Council is aware of recent public concern regarding alleged illegal works and vegetation removal across our municipality, including along the foreshore and at locations inland. Council treats these matters seriously and is working closely with the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, the lead authority for enforcement on coastal Crown land,” he said.

“Council actively investigates reports of unauthorised works and illegal vegetation removal, and takes appropriate action where required. Significant penalties can apply in such cases, and landowners may also be directed to restore affected areas to ensure long-term environmental protection.

“Due to ongoing regulatory processes, council cannot provide detailed updates at this stage. However, when it is appropriate to do so, we will share further information. Please be assured that council is working diligently with authorities like DEECA to achieve the necessary remedies.”

The unapproved works have been widely condemned by councillors, and Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke. The mayor said “our community cares deeply about our natural environment, and so do we. Illegal vegetation removal, unauthorised construction and encroachment on public land is unlawful. These actions damage ecosystems, undermine the safety and stability of our coastline, and diminish the natural beauty that our community

and visitors deeply value.”

“Earlier this year, a landowner was found guilty in the Magistrates’ Court on multiple charges relating to unlawful mass vegetation removal at a Langwarrin property, resulting in financial penalties. This outcome demonstrates that breaches are taken seriously and that appropriate enforcement processes are followed,” he said. “While Frankston City Council is driving an ambitious transformation agenda to revitalise our city and attract investment, this progress will never come at the expense of our natural environment. Protecting our foreshore, reserves and green spaces remains a core priority.”

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ALLEGED illegal exacavating works taking place on Frankston Beach last month. Picture: Supplied

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

SATURDAY

FRIDAY MOVIE: BLADE RUNNER 2049

7MATE, 8.30pm, MA15+ (2017)

Taking on a classic is no easy feat, but Blade Runner 2049 seamlessly adds a new chapter to Ridley Scott’s 1982 sci-ﬁ masterpiece. Ryan Gosling (left) is captivating in a subtle performance as blade runner K, taking over from Harrison Ford’s Rick Deckard. Set 30 years after the original, K must track down and retire a pivotal replicant. Exploring existential themes, this sophisticated, visually stunning sequel paints a vivid world, artfully paying homage to the original. A brooding rumination on the essence of being human, it’s a must-see experience.

ALPINE TRAIN AT CHRISTMAS

SBS, 7.30pm

It certainly looks a bit diﬀerent to Christmas in this part of the world, but there’s no denying the magic of a snow-covered landscape at this time of year. Narrated by Hugh Bonneville, it follows the luxurious Bernina Express as it winds its way from Chur, Switzerland’s oldest city, through alpine landscapes on its way to Tirano, Italy. A bucket list ride for many, this charming journey aboard the crimson-red cars of the iconic train also meets the conductors, engineers and drivers who make the magic happen.

Thursday, December 4

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00

When The War Is Over. (PGa, R) 10.30 The Piano UK. (PG, R) 11.15 Tech Smart Agriculture. (R) 11.30 Crime Night! (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Ma, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 3.00 QI. (PG, R) 3.30 Forever Summer With Nigella. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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MONDAY

BIG BROTHER AUSTRALIA

TEN, 7.30pm

Just long enough to prove that the reality format still works, but ﬂeeting enough to leave viewers wanting more, 10’s short-and-sweet reboot of the social experiment arrives at its conclusion. This treat combined almost all the things fans missed most – a house at Dreamworld, Mike Goldman’s narration and live streaming – with new and exciting elements: chieﬂy, host Mel Tracina (right). Taking the unpredictable nature of live TV in her stride, the favourite has proven herself one of the most capable presenters around. The public has more say than ever when it comes to choosing tonight’s winner, but it’s Tracina who’s come out on top.

SUNDAY

KEN BURNS’ THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

SBS, 8.30pm

A chapter of history that’s been in the spotlight recently thanks to hit Broadway musical Hamilton, the American Revolution has also taken over the past decade of prolific filmmaker Ken Burns’ life. The result is this monumental six-part series, which takes 12 hours to chronicle a conflict that

NINE (9)

TEN (10)

Long Lost Family. Hosted by Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell.

Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R)

ABC Late News.

of unique talent.

The Business. (R) 11.10 The Art Of. (PG, R) 11.40 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 12.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.10 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Chef Antonio’s Recipes For Revolution. (Ml, R) 3.00 Sugar Bird Lady. 3.05 Deus Ex Machina. 3.10 Hindsight. (PGls) 3.15 Standard Drink. 3.20 Return To Lullumb. 3.25 Imposter. (PGa) 3.30 La Echolalia. 3.35 Theatricality. 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Everywhere. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain: Marbella. (PGalw) Eva Longoria shows off her new home city of Marbella.

8.25 Britain’s Railway Empire In Colour: Battle Lines. (PGav) Looks at how the rail compartment fascinated Victorians.

9.20 Vigil. (Malv) Eliza warns Amy to regain control of her investigation.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Vienna Blood. (MA15+a, R)

12.50 House Of Promises. (Mans, R) 3.30 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R) 4.35 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 MOVIE: Dirty Little Deeds. (2021, Mav, R) 2.00 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Afternoon session.

5.00 The Ashes: Tea Break.

5.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Evening session. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Golf. PGA Tour of Australasia. Australian Open. First round. 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Evening session.

7.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day’s play so far in the Test match between Australia and England.

8.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Late evening session.

10.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. (Return) An expert panel examines the latest in cricket.

11.15 The Amazing Race. (PG)

12.45 Life. (Malsv, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Holidays In The Sun. (Premiere, PG)

8.30 Topknotz: Wild On Water. (Ml) Lifestyle series focusing on marine leisure.

9.30 Limitless With Chris Hemsworth: Shock. (PGa, R) Chris Hemsworth heads to the icy Arctic.

10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

11.20 Next Stop.

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) 4.30 A Current Affair.

Mel Tracina hosts Big Brother Australia

Friday, December 5

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

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) 11.05 The Forsytes. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader. (Madl, R) 2.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 QI. (PG, R) 3.30 Forever Summer With Nigella. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. (Final) Sophie Thomson strolls through a garden symphony.

8.30 Maigret. (Mv) Maigret is hunting the killer of an innocent student when Countess Sophie begs him for help.

9.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

9.55 Crime Night! (PG, R)

Hosted by Julia Zemiro.

10.25 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

10.55 ABC Late News.

11.10 Silent Witness. (MA15+, R)

12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 9.15 Outta Town Adventures. (PG, R) 10.15 Leave No Trace. 11.10 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 MOVIE: Rewards For The Tribe. (2023) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Unwheel Adventures. (PGal, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 MOVIE: Strange Journey: Story Of Rocky Horror. (2025) Charts the history of TheRockyHorrorShow. Tim Curry. 9.05 Discovering Film: Diane Keaton. A tribute to late acting legend Diane Keaton, spotlighting her remarkable life and career.

10.00 Rock Legends: Chicago. (PGa)

Charts the history of rock band Chicago.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Sisi. (MA15+s, R)

12.00 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+s, R) 2.15 Soldiers. (MA15+av, R) 3.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.00 FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw. 5.40 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.10pm Octonauts. 2.45 TBA. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 10.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 36. Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Sixers. 2.00 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Afternoon session. From the Gabba, Brisbane. 5.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Evening session.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Evening session.

7.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day’s play so far. 8.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Late evening session.

10.30 Unfiltered: Cricket. (PG) Glenn Maxwell discusses his cricketing career.

11.00 Why Ships Crash. (PGa, R)

12.10 Miniseries: Any Human Heart. (Premiere, Malns)

1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Golf. PGA Tour of Australasia. Australian Open. Second round. 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Find My Beach House Australia. Hosted by Shelley Craft. 8.30 MOVIE: Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom. (2023, Mav) Aquaman must forge an alliance with his imprisoned brother to save Atlantis. Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

11.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)

11.50 MOVIE: Sons Of Summer. (2023, MA15+alv, R) Isabel Lucas.

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 Summer. (PG, R)

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6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.30 Sam Pang Tonight. (Mals, R) A weekly tonight show hosted by Sam Pang, featuring a monologue roasting the news of the week. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGls, R) Celebrity guests include Timothée Chalamet. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 1.20pm History’s Greatest Of All-Time With Peyton Manning. 2.10 The Bee Whisperer. 3.00 Bamay. 3.35 BBC News At Ten. 4.05 France 24. 4.35 PBS News. 5.35 If You Are The One. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Virgin Island. 10.20 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.15 What It Feels Like For A Girl. 1.15am Letterkenny. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

Paris Can Wait. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.25 Delfin. (2019, Spanish) 9.10 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 11.05 Begin Again. (2013, M) 1pm Best Sellers. (2021, M) 2.55 The Movie Show. 4.05 Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PG, French, Japanese, English) 5.55 Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 7.40 Bring It On. (2000, PG) 9.30 Gremlins. (1984, M) 11.30 All The Old Knives. (2022, MA15+) 1.25am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.15 Motown Magic. 8.40 The Magic Canoe. 9.10 Spartakus. 10.00 The Big Dry. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Born To Dance. (2015, PG) 1.40 Turn Up Respect. 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 The Big Dry. 7.30 MOVIE: BMX Bandits. (1983, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: Uncle P. (2007) 10.55 Late Programs. NITV (34)

Antiques Downunder. 8.30 MOVIE: U.S. Marshals. (1998, M) 11.10 Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Big Rigs Of Oz. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon Pretty Little Liars. 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family.

Saturday, December 6

12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Return To Paradise. (PGa, R) 1.25 Maigret. (Mv, R) 2.40 Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

4.50 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

5.20 Landline. (Final, R)

5.50 Australian Story: On The Brink – Bon Scott. (R) 6.00 DW English News. 6.30 Al Jazeera News. 7.00 BBC News At Six. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (R) 9.30 Matched. (PG, R) 10.20 The Bridges That Built London. (PGav, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw. (R) 2.30 Soccer. Australian Championship. Final.

6.30 When The War Is Over: Vietnam. (PGa, R) Rachel Griffiths heads to Vietnam.

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

7.30 Return To Paradise. (Mdv)

A stranger’s body is found in a locked motel room, with no sign of how the killer got out.

8.30 Vera. (Mav, R) Vera investigates the mysterious death of a fisherman. The case takes an unexpected twist when it is revealed the victim had been missing for weeks, but only dead for a day.

10.00 The Forsytes. (PG, R) Jolyon recommits to his family.

10.55 Bergerac. (Ml, R) The battle intensifies between Bergerac and Arthur. 11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alpine Train At Christmas. (PGa) A journey aboard the Bernina Express. 8.25 Christmas At Graceland. (PG, R) A celebration of Christmas at Graceland. 9.15 Rock Legends: Marvin Gaye. (PGa) Charts the life of music icon Marvin Gaye. 9.45 Living Black. (R) Karla Grant interviews actor Tasma Walton.

10.15 Reckless. (Final, MA15+l, R) 11.20 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Ma, R)

2.40 Being Beethoven. (PGa, R) 3.45 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 4.20pm Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Fireman Sam. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (Final) 8.00 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses. (Final) 8.40 Chopped Jnr. 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.30 Speechless. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Christmas With The Salvos. (PG) 12.30 Behind Behani. (PGal, R) 1.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 2.00 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Afternoon session. 5.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Evening session.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Evening session. 7.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day’s play so far.

8.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Late evening session.

10.30 Heroes And Legends: Hall Of Fame. The Sport Australia Hall of Fame special. 12.30 Miniseries: Any Human Heart. (Malns)

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R)

5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R)

6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 12.00 Golf. PGA Tour of Australasia. Australian Open. Third round. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Find My Country House Australia. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 On The Fly. (R) 9.00 4x4 Adventures. (PGal, R) 10.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 10.30

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa) The team helps a man sell his house in Terrigal. 8.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. (R) Property experts Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie attempt to help two couples find their forever homes in north and south Brisbane. 9.45 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) Hana puts out an SOS to the team when she is among those taken hostage by an enraged veteran. 11.40 FBI. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 1.10pm Curse Of Oak Island. 3.40 BBC News At Ten. 4.10 France 24. 4.40 PBS News. 5.40 Mastermind Aust. 6.40 Inside Legoland: A World Of Wonder. (Premiere) 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Cult Massacre: One Day In Jonestown. 9.25 Shenzong Tunnel Bridge. 10.25 Snowpiercer. 12.20am Letterkenny. 2.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7.20am Bring It On. (2000, PG) 9.10 Delfin. (2019, Spanish) 10.50 Everybody’s Fine. (2009) 12.45pm Last Cab To Darwin. (2015, M) 3.00 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 4.45 Selkie. (2000, PG) 6.25 Local Hero. (1983) 8.30 Mystic River. (2003, MA15+) 11.00 Erotic Stories. 1.20am Gremlins. (1984, M)

7.30 MOVIE: Mrs Doubtfire. (1993, PGal, R) A man poses as a female housekeeper. Robin Williams, Sally Field.

10.00 MOVIE: Bad Moms. (2016, MA15+lns, R) Three exhausted mothers decide to have fun. Mila Kunis, Kathryn Hahn.

11.55 MOVIE: The Founder. (2016, Ml, R) Michael Keaton.

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

Paradise. 8.30 MOVIE: Dr No. (1962, PG) 10.45 Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 NHL. New Jersey Devils v Vegas Golden Knights. 1.50pm Premier League. Crystal Palace v Manchester United. Replay. 3.50 World Endurance Championship: Season Review. 5.00 Young Sheldon. 5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks. (2003, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King. (2003, M) 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. Riverbend Nationals. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Evening session. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: The 6th Day. (2000, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Pitch Black. (2000, M) 12.20am Late Programs.

Sunday, December 7

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. (Final) 10.00 Eat The Invaders. (PG, R) 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. (R) 1.25 Gardening Aust. (Final, R) 2.25 Simply Nigella. (R) 3.25 Long Lost Family. (R) 4.15 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)

Hosted by comedian Adam Hills.

8.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG) Heat six features an array of unique talent. 8.50 The Forsytes. Soames ends Irene’s Parisian dreams.

9.45 Return To Paradise. (Mdv, R) A stranger’s body is found in a motel room.

10.45 When The War Is Over. (PGa, R)

11.15 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

11.45 Simply Nigella. (R)

12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.30 Dream Gardens. (R) 3.00 The Art Of. (Mns, R) 3.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (Final, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.25 Matched. (PG, R) 10.20 The Bridges That Built London. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix. Round 12. Abu Dhabi. Highlights. 4.00 When The World Watched. 5.25 The Granny Grommets. 5.35 Blood Money: Inside The Nazi Economy. (PGav, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Cleopatra: Cracking The Enigma. (Premiere)

8.30 Ken Burns’ The American Revolution. (Premiere) A chronicle of the American Revolution. 10.35 Mayhem: Secret Lives Of Georgian Kings. (PGav, R) 11.30 Australian Fashion Past, Present, Future. (R) 12.45 Sue Perkins: Along the US-Mexico Border. (PGadlv, R) 2.55 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. (Mal, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (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. 3.30 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 4.00 Knee High Spies. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 5.10 Super Monsters And The Wish Star. 5.35 Peter Rabbit. 6.10 PJ Masks. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Shaun The Sheep. 8.10 Crongton. 8.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.40 Abbott Elementary. 10.20 Speechless. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

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6am Morning Programs. 2.00 The Ashes: PreGame Show. 3.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 5.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Evening session.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Evening session. 7.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day’s play so far. 8.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Late evening session. 10.30 7NEWS Spotlight.

11.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Greenough Family Massacre. (MA15+adv, R) 12.45 MOVIE: My Husband, The Narcissist. (2023, Mav, R)

3.00 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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6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Cross Court. 10.30 GolfBarons. (PG, R) 11.00 Drive TV: Launch Pad. 11.30 Explore TV. (R) 12.00 Golf. PGA Tour of Australasia. Australian Open. Final round. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Postcards Summer. (PG)

6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 2025: The Year That Was. 8.30 Events That Changed Australia: The Cronulla Riots. (Premiere, MA15+alv) Takes a look at Sydney’s Cronulla Beach, which became the site of an organised, race-driven riot in December, 2005. 9.40 Revealed: Death Cap Murders. (Mal) Looks at the death of three people.

10.55 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (Mv, R)

11.45 Wild Cards. (Mv, R) 12.35 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Msv, 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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6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Australia By Design: Architecture. (R) 9.30 Key Ingredient. 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 10 Minute Kitchen. (R) 11.00 Charming China. (R) 11.30 Pooches At Play. (R) 12.00 The Dog Academy. (PGa) 1.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 1.30 Lingo. (R) 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 11. South East Melbourne Phoenix v Melbourne United. 4.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) A group of houseguests face twists, tasks and live evictions in the hopes of winning the final prize. Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.30 Ghosts Australia. (Ms) Lindy discovers the ghost of Ned Kelly haunting the grounds of Ramshead Manor. 9.30 FBI. (Masv, R) The team races to find a human trafficking victim after their sting operation goes sideways. Maggie makes a connection with a 911 operator. 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 Electric Cars: What They Don’t Want You To Know. 9.25 Electric Cars: How Safe Are They? 10.20 Liaison. 11.20 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. 12.20am Letterkenny. 2.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am All The Old Knives. Continued. (2022, MA15+) 6.50 Local Hero. (1983, PG) 8.55 Selkie. (2000, PG) 10.35 Haute Couture. (2021, M, French) 12.30pm A Most Wanted Man. (2014, M) 2.40 Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 4.30 Finding Altamira. (2016, PG) 6.15 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 8.30 The Mask Of Zorro. (1998, M) 11.05 Late Programs. 5.50am Finding Altamira. (2016, PG) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 12.45pm Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Women’s. Wac v Wiradjuri Aboriginal Rivers. Replay. 1.45 Rugby League. Murri Carnival. Replay. 2.55 Like My Brother. 4.40 Australian Music Vault: Paul Kelly. 6.40 The Big Dry. 7.30 The American Buffalo. 8.30 Troy Cassar-Daley: A Journey Between The Fires. 10.10 MOVIE: Jedda. (1955, PG) 11.45 Late Programs.

Monday, December 8

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGl, R) 10.30 Vera. (Mav, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Ningaloo Nyinggulu. (R) 1.55 Death In Paradise. (PGa, R) 2.55 QI. (Ms, R) 3.25 Forever Summer With Nigella. (R) 3.50 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 4.35 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 WorldWatch. 9.05 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.25 Outta Town Adventures. (R) 10.20 Leave No Trace. (PG) 11.20 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 South America With Simon Reeve. (PG, R) 3.10 Going Places. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Britain By Beach. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Louis Theroux: The Settlers. (Mav, R) Presented by Louis Theroux.

9.00 MOVIE: Paul Kelly: Stories Of Me. (2012, MA15+dl, R) Charts the remarkable life of Paul Kelly. Paul Kelly, Kasey Chambers.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (Ml, R)

11.40 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R)

12.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure. (PG)

8.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks Christmas. (Mals, R) Presented by Greg Davies. 9.20 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. (M) Comedic game show. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 The Man Who Died. (Ma) 11.35 A Criminal Affair. (Mal, R) 1.15 Pagan Peak. (Mas, R) 3.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (PG, R) 4.10 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. 1.10pm Octonauts. 2.45 The Makery. (Premiere) 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.00 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 4.15 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 Gladiators UK. (Final) 9.30 The Crystal Maze. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Finding Altamira. (2016, PG) 7.30 The Movie Show. 8.05 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 10.20 One Night In Miami… (2020, M) 12.30pm The Mask Of Zorro.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 The Zoo. 9.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 10.00 Escape To The Country. 1pm The Surgery Ship. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Animal Rescue. 3.00 Hornby: A Model Empire. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 1pm Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Tackling Australia. 2.30 Merv Hughes Fishing. 3.00 Duck Dynasty. 4.00 Mt Hutt Rescue. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Evening session. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Venom: Let There Be Carnage. (2021, M) 10.30 MOVIE: Priest. (2011, M) 12.30am Late Programs.

6am Skippy. 6.30 Amazing Facts With Doug Batchelor. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.05 MOVIE: Mine Own Executioner. (1947, PG) 12.20pm MOVIE: The Kentuckian. (1955, PG) 2.30 MOVIE: The Way West. (1967, PG) 5.00 Customs. 6.00 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: From Russia With Love. (1963, PG) 10.55 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 MOVIE: Feliz NaviDAD. (2020, PG) 10.50 Seinfeld. 11.20 IndyCar Series. The Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix. H’lights. 12.30pm WNBL. Geelong Venom v University of Canberra Capitals. 2.30 English Premier League. Chelsea v Arsenal. Replay. 4.30 Dinner With The Parents. 5.00 MOVIE: Superman III. (1983, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Dark Knight. (2008, M) 10.35 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.00 MOVIE: Trouble In Suburbia. (2021, Madv, R) 2.00 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Aust v England. Afternoon. (Alt schedule may be shown). 5.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Evening session.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Evening session. 7.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day’s play so far.

8.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Late evening session.

10.30 Chicago Fire. (Mav)

11.30 Autopsy USA: Dean Martin. (Mal, R)

12.30 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s) 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 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: A Christmas Break. (2020, G, R) Cindy Sampson. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.00 Bold. (PG,

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Final, Malns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.40 NCIS. (Mad, R) As NCIS mourns the loss of Ducky, the agents find comfort in working on one of his unfinished cases. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Bamay. 3.20 In The Box. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News Weekend. 5.15 Al Jazeera. 5.45 Mysteries From Above. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Ozzy Osbourne: The Final Encore. 9.30 MOVIE: Daytime Revolution. (2024) 11.30 Question Team. 12.25am Django. 1.30 Creamerie. 2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 11.30 Late Programs.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) Ordinary Australians become travel critics.

8.40 MOVIE: The Dish. (2000, Ml, R)

A power cut threatens success for a team of Australian engineers working under NASA supervision. Sam Neill, Kevin Harrington, Tom Long. 10.45 The Equalizer. (Mav) 11.35 Transplant. (MA15+am, R)

12.25 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.

Morning Programs. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Rainbow Country. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon New Tricks. 1.00 Wild Moments. 2.00 Tycoons Down Under. (Premiere) 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: The Loves Of Joanna Godden. (1947, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 MOVIE: Goldfinger. (1964, M) 10.55 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)

7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Big Rigs Of Oz. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon Pretty Little Liars. 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.45 MOVIE: The Hot Chick. (2002, M) 11.50 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Motor Racing. Supercars Support Races. Dunlop Super2 Series. H’lights. 3.30 Motor Racing.

Tuesday, December 9

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 The Art Of... (Ml, R) 10.30 Death In Paradise. (Ma, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Forsytes. (R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (Ma, R) 3.00 QI. (PGls, R) 3.30 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 When The War Is Over: Changi. (PGa)

8.30 The Piano UK. (PG, R) It’s the final concert at The Royal Festival. 9.25 The Art Of. (Ml) Guest host is Namila Benson.

10.00 The Assembly. (PG, R)

10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. (R) 11.15 Louis Theroux: The Settlers. (Mav, R) 12.15 A Country Road: The Nationals. (R)

1.15 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 2.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Outta Town Adventures. (R) 10.10 Leave No Trace. (PG) 11.10 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 South America With Simon Reeve. (PGaw, R) 3.10 Going Places. (PGaw, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Britain By Beach. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Wokingham To Heathrow. (PG, R)

8.30 Who Do You Think You Are?

Melanie Chisholm. (PG) Singer

Melanie Chisholm explores her roots.

9.35 Australia In Colour: Family. (PGa, R) Documents the story of Australia.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Families Like Ours. (Ma)

12.05 De Gaulle. (Ma, R) 2.00 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (R) 3.05 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 MOVIE: Steppin’ Into The Holiday. (2022, PGa, R) Mario Lopez. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Christmas At The Chalet. (2023, PGa, R) Teri Hatcher. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Patrol. (PGa) A New Zealand national loses her cool.

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PGal, R) A tradie crashes into a parked car.

8.30 Murder In A Small Town. (Mav)

9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Gary Adams. (Mav, R) After a 17-year-old goes missing, his mother asks former detective Ron Iddles to investigate the case.

10.30 Inside Cyprus. (PGav, R)

12.00 Miniseries: London Spy. (Premiere, MA15+ds)

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 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Red Panda-Monium. (PGm)

8.30 Jamie Durie’s Future House. (PG) Hosted by Jamie Durie.

9.35 Beyond The Build. (PG) Bec and George create their dream home.

10.35 Wild Cards. (Mav)

11.30 La Brea. (Mav, R) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 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.

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6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.

7.30 Jamie’s Cook Ahead Christmas. Jamie Oliver shows off festive dishes. 8.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) The Fugitive Task force is called in to connect a series of random poisonings before more lives are lost.

10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 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. 2.10pm Dreaming Whilst Black. 2.35 Heroines. 3.45 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News. 5.45 Mysteries From Above. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Tribe With Bruce Parry. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.25 Dark Side Of The Ring. 12.20am Stone Cold Takes On America. 1.05 Count Abdulla. 2.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

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SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Bob Marley: Catch A Fire. 1.30 Our Law.

2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Colombia’s Wild Coast. 7.30 Water Worlds. 8.30 Unleash The Beast. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: Ka Whawhai Tonu. (2024, M) 12.30am Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.10pm Octonauts. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Mojo Swoptops. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory. 9.10 Super Shark Highway. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 7.00 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) 9.10 Finding Altamira. (2016, PG) 10.55 Coalesce. (2020, M) 12.30pm Emily. (2022, M) 2.50 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 4.30 Bran Nue Dae. (2009, PG) 6.00 A Hard Day’s Night. (1964, PG) 7.35 Down With Love. (2003, M) 9.30 Caravaggio’s Shadow. (2022, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.

6am The Zoo. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30

Wednesday, December 10

ABC TV (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 The Last Musician Of Auschwitz. (Ma, R) 11.30 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. (Final) 1.35 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 1.55 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 3.00 QI. (PGls, R) 3.30 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (Final, PG)

8.30 Crime Night! (Final) Hosted by Julia Zemiro.

9.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by comedian Adam Hills.

9.30 Utopia. (PG, R)

10.25 If You’re Listening. (R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 You Can’t Ask That. (Ml, R) 12.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

SBS (3)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.15 Outta Town Adventures. (PGaw, R) 10.10 Leave No Trace. (PG) 11.10 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.55 South America With Simon Reeve. (Ml, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PGaw, R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Britain By Beach. (PGav, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael Palin In North Korea. (R) 8.25 Terror On The Space Station: High-Risk Build. (Premiere) Looks at the creation of the International Space Station. 9.25 Crime. (Return) DI Ray Lennox is determined to be a normal cop. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Elvira. (Malv, R) 2.05 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (PGav, R) 3.10 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R) 4.15 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 MOVIE: Christmas In My Heart. (2021, PGa, R) Heather Hemmens. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Patrol. (PGa) Customs uncovers suspicious paperwork. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.

8.30 MOVIE: Pitch Perfect. (2012, Mls, R) A university freshman is coaxed into joining an all-girl a cappella group. Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson.

10.50 Chicago Fire. (Ma) Kidd and Severide eagerly await big news.

11.50 Motorway Patrol. (PGa, R)

12.20 MOVIE: Secrets Exposed. (2022, Mav, R) Rachel Thundat.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm, R) 1.00 Holidays In The Sun. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (Ml, R) 8.30 Paramedics. (Mam, R) A flight paramedic responds to a crash.

9.30 American Crime Story. (Madlsv) Marcia Clark announces that OJ has been charged.

11.35 Resident Alien. (Mlv) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 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+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. (PGal) Gordon Ramsay helps three sisters. 8.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav) The Fugitive Task Force is thrown into the world of the wealthy after a socialite is murdered in her own mansion. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55

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(Premiere) 10.10 Karen Dalton: In My Own Time. 11.40 Late Programs.

4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News. 5.45 Mysteries From Above. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.20 MOVIE: Mad Max. (1979, M) 11.05 MOVIE: The Vault. (2021, M) 1.15am Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over USA. 2.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.40pm Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Mojo Swoptops. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Dragons: Gift Of The Night Fury. 8.20 Steven Universe. 9.30 We Bare Bears. 9.45 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 7.10 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 8.50 A Hard Day’s Night. (1964, PG) 10.25 Song To Song. (2017, M) 12.45pm A Brighter Tomorrow. (2021, M, French) 2.30 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 4.15 Born To Dance. (2015, PG) 6.05 Arthur’s Hallowed Ground. (1984, PG) 7.30 Breath. (2017, M) 9.40 The Eight Mountains. (2022, M) 12.25am Vampire’s Kiss. (1988, MA15+) 2.20 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Water Worlds. Noon Nganampa Anwernekenhe. 12.30 Unleash The Beast. 1.30 Talking Language.

Flinders Electorate – Declaration Of Poll

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

IN the presence of a gathering of electors on Monday afternoon, at Dandenong, the returning officer for the Flinders electorate (Mr. W. J. Field)

declared the result of the recent poll, the final figures being:

Bruce, S. M: 33,173

Beardsworth, G. R. A: 19,748

Informal: 868

Majority for Bruce: 13,425

The total number of voters on the roll was 57,666, and of this number 53,789, or 93½ per cent exercised their rights.

In moving a vote of thanks to the returning officer, Mr. Bruce paid a tribute to the work carried out by Mr. Field and his staff during the recent election.

He also referred generally to the impartial and efficient manner in which electoral officials throughout the Commonwealth had discharged their duties.

It was a matter for great congratulation, continued the speaker, that the electoral machine had been able to meet so smoothly the unprecedented demands imposed by the introduction of compulsory voting.

A tremendous burden had been thrown upon the electoral officers in this part of the State.

In Flinders the poll had been brought to reality not only efficiently, but rapidly, and it had been ready to be declared for several days.

As Prime Minister, his duties had prevented him from spending much time in his electorate during the campaign, but the enthusiastic work of his supporters had increased his

majority nearly seven times compared with 1922. He trusted that this result was in no wise due to the fact that he had been absent nearly all the time. (Laughter).

He specially thanked the Australian Women’s National League, the National Federation, the Farmers’ Union, and the Country Party throughout the electorate for the very great assistance they had given towards his re-election.

Mr. Beardsworth seconded the vote of thanks, which was carried by acclamation.

Mr. Field briefly returned thanks, stating that where a man’s “bread and butter” was concerned, it was gratifying to hear that the work carried out had been appreciated. ***

Frankston High School - “Keast” Scholarship

No less than forty-one candidates attended at the Frankston High school on Wednesday morning to compete for the scholarship so generously offered by Mr. G. Keast, of Frankston.

They came from schools all round the Peninsula, from Carrum Downs to Crib Point and Mt. Eliza to Merricks, from Seaford, Langwarrin, Hastings, Somerville, Pearcedale, Red Hill, Balnarring, Moorooduc and Mornington. They were young and enthusiastic, full of high hope and determined to do honor to their respective schools.

They knew there could be only one winner, and forty would be disappointed, but the race was very well worth while.

Did it not mean to one an opportunity for a four years’ free course of study in the best kind of school the State

has to offer with all equipment found; a place of honor in that school as a scholarship holder, and considerable honor to the school and the family that produced such a successful competitor. They entered on their tasks in a very businesslike way, because only the picked representatives of all the contributing schools had assembled for the contest, and no stone was to he left unturned, no fraction of a mark lost that might mean all the difference between failure and success.

Since Wednesday the staff of the High school have been hard at work correcting the examination papers, and when all the results were tabulated this morning it was found that the honor had been secured by George Todd, a sixth grade boy at the Frankston State school, with Edmund Barclay, Hastings, second.

Then follow in order: Jack Broderick, Carrum Downs, 3; James Kelleher, Mornington Convent, 4; Bertha Godling, Moorooduc, 5; Esma Smith, Frankston, 6; Sylvia Evans, Frankston, 7; Edgar Chapman, Red Hill, 8; Connie Wood, Mt. Eliza, 9; Pearl Ramsdale, Frankston, 10.

Mr. Bishop, headmaster of the high school, would like to congratulate the candidates on the good work they did, and the schools on the fine class of student they are turning out, and trusts that all these competitors will endeavour to avail themselves of the opportunities provided by the high school for obtaining an advanced education.

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Memorial Suggested – Late Mrs. Grace McComb

A movement has been initiated in Frankston to erect a brick fence and

The best kept secret on the peninsula IN THE specialists HANDS

Lorraine Pullar has created a pleasurable shopping experience for customers over the 40 years that she has operated Bayside Shoes.

Customers can leisurely browse an extensive range of quality brands of footwear for women, men and children or receive specialist shoe fitting assistance if desired. She has successfully managed and grown the business during economic downturns, the pandemic and major structural changes within the footwear industry by listening to her customers and adapting to the changing footwear environment quickly and effectively.

Collaborating with local medical and allied health care professionals, Bayside Shoes staff offer a professional footwear fitting service with a compassionate understanding of the foot difficulties that their customers need help with, as well as ensure that they get the right footwear size, width and support. There is also plenty of fun and laughter with customers as they browse the extensive range of European, American and Asian footwear brands for work, travel, exercise or that special occasion. To complement the footwear, Bayside Shoes also offers an extensive range of women’s clothing and accessories with change room facilities available.

This has created an Aladdin’s Cave of quality and choice that will please your eye with its colour and style as well as your budget with affordable prices. Bayside Shoes also offers the largest range of footwear with sizes for women Euro 35 to 45 and men Euro 39 to 50 on the Mornington Peninsula.

Bayside Shoes are located at 103 Railway Pde, Seaford and has wheelchair access with free and disability parking near to its store entrance. They’re open 10am to 5pm weekdays and 10am to 3.30pm on Saturdays.

Bayside Shoes 103 Railway Parade Seaford (cnr Clovelly Pde). Ph: 9785 1887 www.baysideshoewarehouse.com.au

suitable gates to the frontage of the Frankston cemetery, as a memorial to the late Mrs. Grace McComb, who was one of Frankston’s oldest and most respected citizens. The Shire president (Cr. Wells) is according the movement his cordial support.

It is estimated that the work would cost £30, and it is not anticipated that there will be any difficulty in raising the required amount. Collectors have been appointed and contributors may send subscriptions to the Editor of “The Standard,” and an acknowledgment will appear in these columns.

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Brevities

Mr. W. S. McCarthy, in responding to a welcome given him at the Traders’ Association meeting last week, said he had no idea that it was comprised of such a large number of keen and enthusiastic members, who were anxious to see Frankston go ahead.

The Traders Association have decided to spend £10 for the erecting of festooning in the streets of Frankston at Xmas.

In addition to receiving the pennant, the Naval Depot seconds, winners of the Peninsula District Football premiership for 1925, were also presented with a magnificent shield suitably engraved, at Somerville last week.

Mr. Geo. Keast has generously donated a scholarship to the Frankston High school tenable for four years, from January, 1926.

The Butterfly Fair opened this afternoon at the Palais in aid of the building fund of the Frankston Presbyterian church, will be continued this evening.

Frankston school children are giving a concert on Thursday, December 10,

in the Frankston Palais, in aid of the school piano fund. The programme will be carried out under the supervision of Mr. Cecil Ramsdale.

On Wednesday, December 9, a concert in aid of the Methodist Church Choir fund will be given in the Mechanics’ Hall. Melbourne professional singers will assist in the programme. A grand Xmas Jumble Fair will be held in the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall on 15th and 16th December. Dancing will take place at night.

Mr. Harry Bineham has been elected secretary of the Frankston Horticultural Society.

Frankston traders are arranging a comprehensive programme for Christmas. The town is to be made gay with electric light festoons and foreshore amusements will be provided.

Meeting of the Frankston branch of the A.W.N.L. on Tuesday next at 3 o’clock. A large attendance is expected as this will be the last meeting for the year.

Frankston Fire Brigade committee meeting next Tuesday night. All bazaar stallholders requested to attend.

“Cinderella” pantomime by Miss Vesper’s pupils at Frankston Palais on Friday, December 11.

“The Mornington After” will be staged at the Somerville Mechanics’ Hall on Tuesday, December 8, by the Somerville Dramatic Club. Proceeds towards school piano fund.

Tomorrow members of Town Planning Association will visit Frankston at the invitation of the Traders’ Association.

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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 4 December 1925

Turn Christmas into a showstopper

Struggling to find the perfect gift for hardto-buy-for loved ones this Christmas? Skip the guesswork and wrap up an experience they’ll remember long after the decorations are packed away. A ticket to a show at Frankston Arts Centre is more than a present, it’s a moment shared, a memory made, and a chance to delight someone special with the magic of live performance. With an exciting year of entertainment

powerhouse tribute acts and world-class performers, the program is bursting with shows ready to surprise and thrill audiences of all ages.

Celebrate the new year with PLOS Musical Productions’ enchanting staging of The Wizard of Oz, opening 31 December and running until 10 January. This timeless classic, brought to life by an exceptionally talented local cast, is the perfect way to start off the year with joy, heart and a little magic.

Families can continue the fun in January with Shrek the Musical from 12 to

at Christmas

14 January; a big-hearted show that brings the beloved film to the stage with spectacular songs and plenty of laughs.

Then, on 17 January, Cirque Nouvelle arrives with a breathtaking blend of acrobatics, artistry and awe-inspiring feats, ideal for anyone who loves visual spectacle and edge-of-your-seat excitement.

Music fans are spoilt for choice too.

Celebrate the iconic hits of one of the world’s best-selling bands with The Eagles Greatest Hits on 31 January. The following week, on 7 February, Neil Anthony delivers a powerful salute to the legendary Meat Loaf, capturing the drama and vocal fire of his unforgettable catalogue.

For those who prefer to unwind, The Big Chillout on 12 February offers a soulful

night of nostalgic classics. February continues with feel-good favourites: ABBA Thank You for the Music on 20 February is set to have audiences dancing, followed by One More Night of… Phil Collins on 21 February; a heartfelt tribute to one of music’s most iconic voices.

March brings more variety. The X-Mentals on 1 March sees former members of Mental As Anything reunite for a joyful celebration of the band’s beloved hits.

On 20 March, Paulini and Tim Campbell turn up the volume with ELECTRIFYING 80s, a neon-bright night packed with the decade’s biggest anthems.

Later in the year, internationally renowned sensations Drum Tao unleash their explosive production Samurai of the Drum

on 2 May, followed by the ever-popular Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow on 3 May.

Fans of musical legends can enjoy the return of The Piano Men – Platinum Hits Tour on 30 May, the mesmerising tribute The Beatles Anthology on 6 June, and the spectacular UK Rod Stewart Show on 7 November.

Still not sure which show they’ll love most? Make Christmas easy with a Frankston Arts Centre gift card – flexible, thoughtful and guaranteed to please For tickets and gift cards, visit thefac.com.au or call 03 9784 1060.

Pictured opposite: SHREK the Musical.

Pictured left: FROM the stage at the FAC. Photos: supplied

PUZZLE ZONE

Grecian vases

14. Haphazard 18. Teeter 21. Hawaiian dance 22. Glided on ice 24. Extend arm 25. Vehicle for hire 26. Toppled

Rectify (text) 28. Fewer

29. Barked in pain

1. Gangster 2. Fossil resin

3. Explode (of volcano) 4. Rectangles

5. Disperse

6. Pungent gas

By L. Frank Baum

12. Sense of self 15. Worship 16. Daily record books 17. Administrator 19. Large deer 20. Walked like duck 22. Sheltered from sun 23. Abysmal Puzzles

www.lovattspuzzles.com

See page 19 for solutions.

THE WIZARD OF OZ

Get ready to journey down the yellow brick road! PLOS Musical Productions is thrilled to announce preparations for our January 2026 season of The Wizard of Oz! The excitement is building as we prepare to bring this iconic tale to the stage, and we can't wait to share it with you.

We’re proud to introduce an incredible cast, featuring some PLOS favourites alongside a fresh face! Returning to the stage are the talented Courtney Smyth and Elise Stevens, joined by newcomer Lana Hutchinson, who will bring Dorothy to life.

Courtney will embody the wickedly delightful Wicked Witch—a role she has cherished since childhood, inspired by the classic Judy Garland film. With previous leading roles in The Phantom of the Opera and Nine to Five, she’s more than ready to embrace this enchanting character.

Elise makes her return as Glinda, the Good

Witch, and she’s eager to remind us all of the warmth and magic of home! With standout performances in Jesus Christ Superstar and Oliver!, we know she’ll dazzle us once again.

And let’s welcome Lana, who will take centre stage as Dorothy in her very first PLOS production! This role is a full-circle moment for her, as she first played Dorothy 10 years ago when she started performing. Since then, she has excelled in lead roles in Chicago and Jesus Christ Superstar during her time at Peninsula Grammar.

Our production will showcase all the magic and talent PLOS is known for, featuring a live orchestra, breathtaking lighting, and captivating effects.

The Wizard of Oz will be at the Frankston Arts Centre starting New Year’s Eve for a limited season. Tickets are available now at www.plos.asn.au.

Pines hold on for victory, Sharks win a tight one

By Brodie Cowburn

PROVINCIAL

RED Hill put up a good fight on Saturday, but still fell short against Pines. Pines came into the two-day match undefeated, and put a whopping 347 runs on the board on day one. Red Hill had a good crack at their target on day two, but it proved too tall a task.

Simon Dart was fantastic for Red Hill; he hit 121 runs from 136 deliveries to give his side a chance. Henry Riddle and Rhys Hewitt also scored half-centuries.

Time ended up being the enemy for Red Hill. They finished their 80 overs at 8/296.

Ricky Ramsdale’s economic bowling helped seal the win for Pines. He bowled 27 overs, conceding just 63 runs. His dismissal of Simon Dart also proved crucial.

A phenomenal final wicket partnership saw Sorrento beat Dromana in a thriller on Saturday.

Chasing 208 to win at David MacFarlan Reserve, the Sharks had a few hiccups. Sam Fowler tore through their lineup on his way to final figures of 5/57.

With plenty of runs still to score, Jake Wood and Henry Squire were left at the crease for Sorrento. They proved up for the fight, and eventually secured a famous one-wicket win.

Jake Wood hit an unbeaten 48 from

84, and Squire scored a vital 16 from 30.

Mornington comfortably defended its day one total of 250 on Saturday, bowling out Heatherhill for 121. Langwarrin were five-wicket winners over Baden Powell at Overport Park.

PENINSULA

OLD Peninsula continued its winning ways on Saturday, getting the better of Seaford at RF Miles Reserve.

Seaford scored 169 runs on day one - Justin Grant tore through the middle order to keep the batting side on the back foot.

Old Peninsula’s run chase didn’t get off to a smooth start. Dil Pageni took five wickets for Seaford, leaving the ladder leaders in a spot of bother.

Justin Grant and Wade Pelzer ended up taking control of day two. They scored an unbeaten 69 and 50 respectively to guide their side over the line for a five-wicket win with 19 overs to spare.

Rosebud was dealt a blow on Saturday when they were bowled out for a paltry total by Balnarring.

Chasing 135 to win, Rosebud only managed to score 51 before they were all out. Balnarring’s Luke Hewitt and Ben King combined to dominate Rosebud with the ball.

Somerville were comfortable winners over Moorooduc on Saturday. Long Island chased down Mt Eliza’s

total of 157 with eight balls left to spare.

DISTRICT

CARRUM Downs held on for dear life against Main Ridge on Saturday to maintain its grip on the top of the ladder position.

Carrum Downs put a decent total on the scoreboard on day one, scoring 208 before being bowled out. Main Ridge proved up for the fight, but fell short.

After a few early difficulties, Main Ridge’s middle order settled in and chipped away at the target. Oliver McEnroe scored 46 from 100, and number nine batter Baden Albress scored an impressive 39 from 72.

Despite a brave late push, Main Ridge was bowled out for 201. Carrum Downs won by 17 runs.

Seaford Tigers’ day one total of 303 proved enough on Saturday, as the Tigers wrapped up a hard-fought win over Flinders.

Flinders didn’t take the loss lying down, coming within 30 runs of victory before the Tigers bowled them out. Jackson Coles top-scored on day two with 78 from 92 balls.

Crib Point couldn’t get near Boneo’s target of 316 last weekend. The Magpies were bowled out for 147. Rye closed out the round with a four-wicket win over Carrum at Roy Dore Reserve.

SUB DISTRICT

FRANKSTON YCW wrapped up an innings win over Pearcedale on Saturday.

The damage had already been done on day one after Pearcedale was bowled out for just 46. The Stonecats chased down that target with ease, and ended up declaring for 164 after just 25 overs.

Pearcedale’s second innings went a little better, but they couldn’t do enough to avoid an innings defeat. Pearcedale was bowled out for 107.

Levi Mcloughlin-Dore impressed on day two. He posted final figures of 5/20.

Mt Martha battled hard to defeat Skye at Ferrero Reserve last weekend.

Chasing 191 to win, Mt Martha’s run chase got off to a rocky start. They lost opener Travis French and first drop batter Reeve Di Gregorio for ducks.

Duncan Brown came in at number four and took control of the innings. He hit 98 runs from 228 deliveries, helping guide his side to a three-wicket win.

A half-century from Bailey Daffy wasn’t enough for Delacombe Park to chase down their target against Baxter on Saturday. Delacombe Park was bowled out for 185, falling comfortably short of Baxter’s day one total of 279.

Tyabb bowled well to secure a 21

run win over Tootgarook away from home last weekend.

WOMENS DIV ONE

ELLA Hilton was the star of the show on Sunday as Rye/Boneo beat Balnarring.

Rye/Boneo was sent in to bat first at RJ Rowley Reserve. Hilton opened the batting and smashed an unbeaten 101 runs from 65 deliveries; she hit 12 fours and 3 sixes.

At the end of their 25 overs, Rye/Boneo had scored 8/166.

Balnarring came close to reaching their target, but fell just short. Skipper Jemma Reynolds hit 77 runs from 48 deliveries, but it wasn’t enough to drag her side over the line.

Balnarring scored 149 from their 25 overs, falling 17 runs short of victory.

Somerville continued their undefeated run on Sunday with a comfortable win over Crib Point.

Somerville scored 4/207 from their 30 overs. Marlee Black and Lara Brittain top-scored with scores of 72 and 52 respectively.

Crib Point scored 9/103 in reply, comfortably short of the score needed to win.

Mt Martha beat Mt Eliza by ten wickets last weekend, chasing down a target of 66 in just 13 overs. Angela Dunn scored 37 not out from 40 deliveries.

MORNINGTON bowled out Heatherhill for 121 to clinch an easy win. Picture: Paul Churcher

Tzelios powers Seaford surge

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

KALLISTA Tzelios is a force of nature.

The Seaford United captain has taken the last three State League seasons by storm and at 24 years old has been lauded as one of the best players outside Victoria’s elite NPLW competition.

But her story would have been so much different if not for the intervention of her mother Louise.

Tzelios started playing with Seaford as a junior progressing to junior girls NPL with Southern United and making her senior debut with the now defunct Bayside United.

But she didn’t enjoy her NPL experience.

“I fell out of love with the game,” Tzelios said.

“I couldn’t put up with the politics and when you look at the training schedule and also training with an academy my whole week seemed to be taken up with football.”

She walked away from the sport when she was 19 preferring “to travel and to enjoy my life.”

That was the start of a three-year hiatus which promptly ended when her mother walked into her daughter’s bedroom to tell her that the pair had been registered to play with Seaford again.

Louise Tzelios’ intervention in her daughter’s sporting direction is the greatest gift she has given to the North Seaford Reserve outfit.

Seaford legend Andy Lancaster was head coach of a newly formed squad that spearheaded the club’s revival of its senior women’s program which had ended a couple of seasons earlier due to lack of numbers.

The new Seaford women’s team was offered a spot in State League 4 South and readily accepted.

It was the right decision as the team finished runner-up and won promotion.

Referees vote on a 3-2-1 basis after every match to decide the best player in the competition.

Kallista Tzelios stood head and shoulders above every other player in the league polling 35 votes in 2023 while the runner-up was 14 votes adrift.

Tzelios scored 18 goals from an attacking midfield position just three goals behind the league Golden Boot winner.

Mother and daughter were two of the first names pencilled in on Seaford’s teamsheet and that didn’t change the following season when Seaford took on State 3 South-East opponents.

The outcome didn’t change either.

Seaford finished second to Aspendale and Tzelios again was voted league best and fairest. Winning back-to-back promotions was a fitting end to her mother’s career and at 51 years olds Louise Tzelios retired.

The challenge of playing at State 2 South-East level this year was met and conquered in similar fashion to previous seasons and Seaford finished runner-up a point behind Aspendale.

Yet again Kallista Tzelios won league best and fairest honours but this time she also won the league Golden Boot award with 22 goals one more than Aspendale scoring machine Lily Smith.

Lancaster had pushed Tzelios into a central striking role and the move was spectacularly successful.

There now was an increasing line of suitors trying to prize Tzelios from Seaford’s grasp.

The list of clubs that have chased her signature is impressive.

It includes Southern United, Collingwood City, Ringwood City, Dandenong City, Aspendale and Geelong.

“They pretty much know now what my response will be,” Tzelios said.

“When they ask what will it take I tell them when Seaford doesn’t have a women’s team.”

The admiration between player and coach is mutual and Tzelios thrives under Lancaster’s approach.

“He’s more laid-back than what I’d been used to and he gives me the freedom to enjoy myself,” she said.

As for Lancaster he recognised the young star’s talent immediately.

“Her goalscoring ability and her leadership stood out,” he said.

“She is good on the ball and determined to improve both herself and her teammates.

“Kallista will most likely play up top again next year but if she moves it will still be to an attacking position.”

Next year State 1 presents the greatest chal-

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lenge yet to Lancaster’s squad but Tzelios isn’t fazed.

“I want to see how far we can go maybe even to the NPL,” she said.

“I know it’s a high standard and a different ball game to State 2 but I still expect us to do well.”

So does her coach.

“The coaching group watched a few State 1 games this year so we know what type of competition we will be up against,” he said.

“It certainly is a big step from State 2 but I feel we will be ready for the challenge and our expectation of our group is that we will be challenging for promotion again.”

Lancaster has arranged three friendlies in February and March next year.

They are all at the club’s North Seaford Reserve headquarters: v. Southern Utd, Saturday 22 February, 3pm; v. Chelsea, Friday 27 February, 7.30pm; v. St Kilda, Saturday 28 March, 3pm. Check social media closer to the dates for confirmation of kick-off times.

In VPL1 news Langwarrin lost 2-1 to Dandenong Thunder at George Andrews Reserve last weekend.

The visitors led when recruit Alun Webb scored in the 25th minute after being played in behind the defence by a Luke Goulding ball then rounding the keeper and finishing.

Thunder equalised 10 minutes later after a de-

fensive mistake led to a penalty.

Both teams made 11 changes in the second half and Thunder scored with the last kick of the game after another error gave the home side a simple chance.

This Saturday Langwarrin takes on Altona City at Lawton Park.

The seniors kick off at 10.30am and the U20s/23s kick off at 12.30pm.

In other news Skye United went down 2-1 to Chelsea in their friendly last Thursday night at Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve then overpowered Hampton Park United 7-3 on Saturday at Reema Reserve.

On Thursday Skye and Chelsea were 0-0 at half-time thanks to a couple of fine saves from young Chelsea keeper Oliver Walder.

Skye triallist and former Langwarrin striker Allen Dzemidzic opened the scoring but Daniel Vella equalised when he lobbed the keeper.

The winner came 15 minutes to go and no prizes for guessing it was Chelsea talisman James Stinson who provided it firing home from close range.

It was a different story on Saturday with Skye enjoying the giant’s share in a 10-goal scoring feast.

Skye’s scorers were Varmah Mgoneh (2), Dzemidzic (2), Emmanuel Scarlett, Malle Samson and Suji Mohammadi.

Power with glory: Allconquering Seaford United captain Kallista Tzelios surges clear of an opponent. Picture: Darryl Kennedy

Unlocking opportunity: How home equity can bridge generations

FOR many Australians over 55, the family home is more than bricks and mortar. It’s where life unfolded; first steps, birthdays, laughter echoing down the hall. It’s a place of security and belonging. But today, it can also be something more: a powerful way to shape the future for the people you love most.

With property prices soaring and the cost of living weighing heavily on younger Australians, many parents are asking: How can we help our kids without sacrificing our own comfort? The answer may already be under your roof. Home equity release loans are giving families the chance to share opportunity now, not decades later.

The concept is simple but transformative: parents can access some of the value tied up in their home without selling or downsizing. This allows them to maintain the lifestyle they love while providing meaningful support to their children, whether that’s helping with a first home deposit, funding education, or easing financial pressures during life’s big milestones.

The benefits can be twofold.

Parents enjoy greater financial independence and flexibility in retirement, while children gain an early foothold in building their own wealth. As Inviva CEO Andre Karney puts it, “Helping the next generation isn’t just about passing on an inheritance—it’s about creating security and opening doors at life’s most critical moments.”

However, while the idea of unlocking the “Bank of Mum and Dad” is appealing, it’s not without

complexity. Lending or gifting money to family can be emotionally and financially challenging. Clear communication and professional advice are essential to protect relationships and ensure everyone understands the implications. That’s why Inviva provides resources and templates to help families make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Home equity release can often offer the flexibility that downsizing simply can’t. Funds can be used to renovate your home, supplement retirement income, or help your children with major expenses, all while you remain in the home you love. It’s a way to make your wealth work harder, without waiting for an estate to be passed on.

Karney explains further: “Releasing equity to help a child into the property market early can deliver both financial and emotional rewards. Your child secures an asset sooner than they could on their own, while you retain your home and enjoy any potential property appreciation without the need to downsize.”

As housing affordability challenges persist, this approach is more than practical, it’s powerful. It’s about turning bricks and mortar into hope and opportunity, strengthening the family balance sheet, and creating a legacy that starts today.

If you’re considering this path, start with a conversation. Explore the options, understand the risks, and seek expert guidance. Done well, home equity release can be a winwin: preserving the home you love while helping your family thrive.

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