Ann-Marie Hermans MP
Carrum sessional kinder axed
SESSIONAL kindergarten will be discontinued at the Carrum Family and Children’s Centre.
Kingston Council will no longer offer the service at the Carrum centre from 2026. It will continue to offer its extended day kindergarten program at the centre.
Kingston Council has come under fire for the decision. Council CEO Peter Bean said “demand for sessional kinder has fallen across the combined Carrum/Bonbeach/Patterson Lakes catchment and it is essential our services reflect the changing needs of our community.”
“This change will enable us to meet the growing, stronger demand for extended day kinder programs – which reflects the growing number of families with two working parents. We remain committed to providing early education
and kindergarten services across our city,” he said. “While we fully understand some families are disappointed with our decision to cease sessional kinder at Carrum, there remains plenty of good options still available to them. They can stay at Carrum via our extended day kindergarten program, this program is run with the same teaching team and high-quality educational program, or if they prefer a sessional kinder program, they can register for the nearby Bonbeach or Patterson Lakes services.
“Kingston runs a central registration service, accessible on our website, to make it simple and easy for families to apply for kindergarten services run by community, and private operators and we are committed to supporting the impacted families through this transition.”
Brodie Cowburn
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THE Carrum Family and Children’s Centre will no longer offer sessional kindergarten. Picture: Supplied
Council releases draft budget
NEARLY $50 million for the Mordi Aquatic Centre project is the centrepiece of Kingston Council’s draft budget.
Although the draft budget includes an average rate rise of three percent, a majority of councillors also voted to receive a report back assessing the possibility of a budget without a rate increase. The report will also investigate smaller rate increases than what is proposed in the draft budget.
Council has set aside $103.6 million for infrastructure works in the 2025/2026 financial year. That includes $48.6 million for the Mordi Aquatic Centre, $20.5 million for community and sporting facilities, $20.2 million for roads, drains, footpaths, and bike paths, $6.3 million for parks and reserves, and $5.6 million for playgrounds and active recreation.
The budget projects a surplus of $11.1 million in the 2025/2026 financial year.
The mayor Georgina Oxley said that during the initial consultation stages council “heard the need for traffic improvements, more active recreation facilities, clean and well-maintained open spaces, and to encourage more lively and vibrant shopping strips –all of which are reflected in the draft.”
“This is a financially responsible budget focused on making every dollar count for the community by prioritising, renewing and maintaining vital infrastructure and facilities to ensure they remain in great condition for years to come,” she said. “It also accommodates new projects and programs that our growing community needs, while still looking out for those that need a little more help now.
“These are really challenging economic times, and that is reflected in the cost-of-living relief provided. This includes financial hardship assistance, offering reduced fees on services such as aged care, leisure centres, and pet registration, and providing a range of low-cost and free community activities.
“The development of any budget is
a balancing act, and we are focused on strengthening our community while future-proofing our city. That includes strongly representing our community around important issues and projects like housing, the Suburban Rail Loop and level crossing removals This advocacy has also extended to securing funding for important local projects like the Mordi Aquatic Centre that is well un-
derway and major upgrades to Le Page Park and Namatjira Park, which will now be able to happen sooner.”
Councillors Chris Hill, Tess Law, Tony Athanasopouls, Kirralee Ashworth-Collett, Hadi Saab, and Georgina Oxley voted to send the draft budget out for consultation. Councillors Caroline White, Sarah O’Donnell, Georgia Erevnidis, and Chris Howe voted against the
budget. Councillors White, O’Donnell, Law, Erevnidis, Howe, and Oxley voted to ask for a report into the impacts of scrapping or decreasing the planned rate increase.
To view the draft budget, financial plan, and the revenue and rating plan and make a sumbmssion visit yourkingstonyoursay.com.au/2526budget. Brodie Cowburn
PLANS for the Mordi Aquatic Centre. Pictures: Supplied
Belyea wins election rematch
Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au
JODIE Belyea has been re-elected as the member for Dunkley.
Belyea comfortably retained her seat during an outstanding night for the Labor Party. Labor will form government, and have a majority in Parliament for the next three years.
Belyea’s Liberal challenger was former Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy. The two also contested the March 2024 by-election - on Saturday Belyea expanded her winning margin.
As of the morning of 4 May, Belyea leads Conroy by 8.4 percent on the two-party-preferred count with roughly 55 percent of the vote counted. Belyea leads the first-preference count by nearly 5000 votes.
As of 4 May the Greens have secured a little more than 12 percent of the first-preference vote in Dunkley. One Nation has a little more than 8 percent and Legalise Cannabis just over 5 percent. Independent Robert Thurley received 2.8 percent of first preferences votes, Family First’s Peter Nicholes received 2.3 percent, and FUSION candidate Andrew Gatley received 0.9 percent.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claimed victory on Saturday night. During a speech to supporters he said “it is with a deep sense of humility and a profound sense of responsibility that the first thing that I do tonight is to say
thank you to the people of Australia for the chance to continue to serve the best nation on earth.
“We have everything we need to seize this moment, and make it our own, but we must do it together, all of us. Because for Australia to realise our full potential, for our nation to be the very best, every Australian must have the opportunity to be the best.”
In a short statement released on 4 May, Belyea said “Thank you Dunkley. And thank you Australia. I am honoured to continue working for our wonderful community.”
In Isaacs, Mark Drefyus has secured a big win to retain the seat he has held since 2007. Flinders remains too close to call, with incumbent MP Zoe McKenzie facing tough challenges from Independent Ben Smith and Labor’s Sarah Race.
RE-ELECTED Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea (front left) with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the final week of the campaign. Picture: Supplied
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THURSDAY SHERLOCK & DAUGHTER SBS, 9.30pm
From Northern Irish writer Brendan Foley (Cold Courage), this new take on the frequently reimagined detective doesn’t veer too far off course. Legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes (David Thewlis), flying solo after the disappearance of his friend Dr Watson, is baffled by the arrival of a young Native American woman on his doorstep. Amelia Rojas (Blu Hunt, pictured with Thewlis) has travelled across the world after her mother’s murder, intent on meeting Holmes, who she believes is her father.
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Based on the popular role-playing game and resembling a kind of medieval GuardiansoftheGalaxy, this ridiculously entertaining fantasy-comedy has a plum role for the ever-charming Chris Pine (pictured). He plays bard Edgin, who leads a ragtag troupe of conjurers, thieves and warriors to pull off a heist and nab the treasure of a former ally (Hugh Grant), who betrayed the team. A total riot from start to finish.
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COLD CHISEL: THE BIG 5-0 SEVEN, 8pm
From a group of young men thrown together in Adelaide in the 1970s, Cold Chisel has become one of the most iconic acts in Australian music. With a catalogue of classics, the group has dominated our music scene for 50 years. The band hit the road late last year with their “Big Five-0” tour to mark half a century in the business and celebrate their passion for performing together – playing to a quarter of a million fans across Australia. As well as capturing
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NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (Final, R) 10.30 The Weekly. (R) 11.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Sherwood. (Mdlv, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. 8.00 Restoration Australia: Lenna House. (Final, PG)
9.00 Grand Designs Australia: Benowa. (PG, R) Hosted by Anthony Burke.
9.55 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia: Broome. (Final, R)
10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. (R) 11.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 12.05 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 12.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Travel Quest. (R) 10.00 Matched. (R) 10.55 Vienna: Empire, Dynasty And Dream. (PGas, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.55 Alone Australia. (Mal, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.30 Destination Flavour. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Secret DNA Of Us: Bathurst. (Final, PGa)
8.35 Liberation: D-Day To Berlin: Belgium And The Netherlands. Looks at the cost of freeing Belgium and the Netherlands.
9.30 Sherlock & Daughter. (Premiere) Sherlock Holmes faces a sinister case.
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 The Hollow. (Malv)
12.55 Departure. (Mav, R) 2.35 Welcome To My Farm. (R) 3.35 Barkley Manor. (PG, R)
4.30 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery. (2023, Mav) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the upcoming match, featuring hot topics and the latest AFL news.
7.30 Football. AFL. Round 9. Fremantle v Collingwood. From Optus Stadium, Perth.
11.00 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.
11.30 Kick Ons. A preview of the upcoming AFL matches.
12.00 Raines. (Premiere, Mahv)
1.00 The Black Donnellys. (Mdsv) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Mls, R) 1.00 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. (R) 1.30 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (Madl, R) 8.30 Emergency. (Mlm, R) A mechanic is crushed under a ute.
9.30 A+E Crash Scene Emergency. (Mm) Teen Rick injures himself after hitting a roadblock.
10.30 My Feet Are Killing Me. (Mam)
11.20 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R)
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. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (Mls) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 8.40 The Inspired Unemployed: The List. (PGal) In India, the boys hit the local market for some groceries and carry the heavy loads on their heads. 9.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.
Rachel and Ryan Carr, hosts of Holiday Home Makeover With Rachel & Ryan
Friday, May 9
ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 The Pacific. (R) 11.10 Bergerac. (Mlv, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.
1.00 Bay Of Fires. (Malv, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 2.55 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. Hosted by Claire Hooper.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Millie Ross explores a dreamy flower garden.
8.30 Sherwood. (Malv) Tensions rise in the community as news of the recent assassination attempt breaks.
9.30 To Be Advised.
10.10 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) A satirical news program.
10.35 Big Boys. (MA15+l, R)
11.05 ABC Late News.
11.20 Mayfair Witches. (Malv, R)
12.05 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Sing To Remember: Defying Dementia. (PG, R) 10.05 Matched. (PG, R) 11.00 Jewels Of The Alps: Italy’s Great Lakes. (Premiere, PGa) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. (PGv, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Rise And Fall: The World Trade Center. (PGa, R) The story of the Twin Towers.
9.05 Gloriavale: New Zealand’s Secret Cult. (Ma, R) Examines widespread abuse inside New Zealand’s infamous Gloriavale Christian Community.
10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 Atlantic Crossing. (Mav, R)
12.10 Between Two Worlds. (Mals, R)
2.00 The Head. (MA15+a, R)
3.55 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R) 4.55 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School: What’s Cooking?
4.00 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 5.50 Paddington. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars: Battle Of The Stars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
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6.00 Seven News.
7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown.
A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match.
7.30 Football. AFL. Round 9. St Kilda v Carlton. From the MCG. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.
11.15 GetOn Extra. Lizzie Jelfs, Matt Hill, Simon Marshall and Brent Zerafa dive headlong into the weekend’s best racing.
11.45 To Be Advised.
1.20 The Black Donnellys. (Mdsv)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 West Coast Cops. (Mlv) Life on the beat in Perth takes its toll on Anna.
8.30 MOVIE: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (2011, Mals, R) A group of British retirees travels to India to live in what they have been told is a luxurious hotel. Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Dev Patel.
10.55 MOVIE: Safe Haven. (2013, Masv, R) A mysterious woman moves to a small town. Josh Duhamel.
1.00 Drive TV: Launch Pad. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
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6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGls, R) Celebrity guests include Timothée Chalamet. 9.50 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.15 The Inspired Unemployed: The List. (PGal, R) The boys hit the local market in India. 11.15 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Big Backyard Quiz. 2.35 Over The Black Dot. 3.10 BBC News At Ten. 3.40 ABC World News Tonight. 4.05 PBS News. 5.05 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 6.00 If You Are The One. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Day The Rock Star Died. 9.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 1. 1.35am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.15 Motown Magic. 8.40 Spartakus. 10.00 Ocean Parks. 11.00 Going Places. 11.55 MOVIE: Coach Carter. (2005, M) 2.30pm The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula.
5.55 Bamay. 6.40 Ocean Parks. 7.30 MOVIE: The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter. (1990, PG) 9.20 MOVIE: Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny. (2006, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.
6am The Movie Show. 6.10 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 8.10 Goddess. (2013, PG) 10.05 Dirty Dancing. (1987, M) Noon Up In The Air. (2009, M) 2.00 What Do We
See When We Look At The Sky? (2021, Georgian) 4.45 The Majestic. (2001, PG) 7.30 An Unfinished Life. (2005, M) 9.30 Saturday Night Fever. (1977, MA15+) 11.40 Heavy Trip. (2018, MA15+, Finnish, English, Norwegian) 1.20am Late Programs.
Saturday, May 10
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6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 MOVIE: My Brilliant Career. (1979, PG, R) 2.05 Extraordinary Escapes. (Final, PG, R) 2.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.45 The Piano. (PG, R) 4.45 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (Final, PGv, R) 5.15 Landline. (R) 5.40 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
6.10 Father Brown. (PGa) A novelist is attacked at a writers’ festival.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Call The Midwife. (Return, Ma) Sister Julienne cares for a woman with cerebral palsy. Nonnatus House kicks off a new midwifery training scheme.
9.30 Bergerac. (Mlv, R) When a member of one of Jersey’s wealthiest families is murdered, the police turn to ex-cop, Jim Bergerac.
10.20 Hard Quiz: Battle Of The Has Beens. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.
10.55 The Split: Barcelona. (Ml, R) Explosive secrets come to light.
11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
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6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 1. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Hugh’s Wild West. (PG, R) 11.00 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGaw, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Sailing. SailGP. Round 5. Highlights. 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 4.00 Heroines. (PG) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 1. Highlights. 5.30 How To Lose A War.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Wonders Of Europe: The Tower Of London. (PGav, R) A historical chronicle of the Tower of London.
9.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Sicily. (PG, R) Stanley Tucci explores Sicily, a Mediterranean island known as god’s kitchen due to its volcanic soil.
10.20 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Fort William To Glenfinnan. (PGa, R) Hosted by Michael Portillo.
11.20 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Ma, R)
3.55 Barkley Manor. (PG, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.40pm Ben And Holly. 2.05 Paddington. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School’s Very Jazzy Street Party. 3.45 Thomas. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 PJ Masks. 5.50 Paddington. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Chopped Jnr. 8.55 The Piano. 9.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.35 Dragon Ball Super. 11.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children Of Heaven. Continued. (1997, PG,
7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 The Nanny. 9.00 Motorway Cops. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 11.00 Young Sheldon. Noon
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. The Coast Race Day, Caulfield Thoroughbred Club Race Day, Hollindale Stakes Day and Goodwood Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Americas: The Gulf Coast. (PG) Takes a look at the Gulf Coast.
8.00 MOVIE: Armageddon. (1998, Mv, R) A veteran oil driller and his team must save humanity after an asteroid is discovered on a collision course with Earth. Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler. 11.05 MOVIE: The Rock. (1996, MA15+lv, R)
An FBI agent and a convict break into Alcatraz. Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage. 2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Super 440. Day 1. Highlights. 3.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
3.30 MOVIE: The Getting Of Wisdom. (1977, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 10. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Brisbane Broncos. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (PG, R) 12.30 Drive TV: Launch Pad. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.30 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R) 2.00 The Floor. (PG, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News
6.00 9News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Holiday Home Makeover With Rachel & Ryan. (Premiere, PG)
8.30 MOVIE: Casino Royale. (2006, Mv, R) James Bond must stop an evil banker. Daniel Craig, Eva Green. 11.20 MOVIE: The Disappointments Room. (2016, MA15+alv, R)
1.00 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. (R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. Belinda and Cameron’s first home together is in the desirable bayside Melbourne suburb of Brighton. 8.40 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) A call comes in for a woman who has fallen off her balcony while trying to retrieve her friend’s cat. 10.40 Elsbeth. (PGv, R) A man is killed in a freak accident. 11.40 Matlock. (PGal, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 1.15pm Beyond Oak Island. 3.00 BBC News At Ten. 3.30 ABC World News Tonight. 4.00 PBS News. 5.00 Over The Black Dot. 5.30 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 Impossible Engineering. 8.20 The War Of The Worlds, The Prophetic Novel. 9.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 2. 1.35am Miniseries: Sirius. 2.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
TV Guide
FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE CELEBRATES 30 YEARS
THIS month, Frankston Arts Centre celebrates 30 years since its grand opening on 20 May 1995. To mark this milestone and its significant contribution to the local arts community, a special gala event will take place on Saturday, 7 June, featuring Hall Stories—a one-of-a-kind performance by celebrated performer Damian Callinan.
Originally known as the Frankston Cultural Centre, the Arts Centre was the result of a 15-year vision and was officially opened by then Prime Minister Paul Keating. The opening was a community-wide celebration, featuring live music, street displays, and performances by local talent. The gala event, A Gala Event, saw nearly 2,000 performers take the stage, including the Frankston Ladies Choir, the Australian Welsh Male Choir, and iconic artists like Evelyn Krape and Rosemary Gunn. Fast forward to 2025, and the Frankston Arts Centre remains a vibrant cultural hub
for the community. In Hall Stories, Damian Callinan will bring the centre’s history to life with a blend of humour and heart. He’ll share quirky tales and treasured memories, offering a unique glimpse into the traditions and characters that have made the Arts Centre a beloved part of Frankston.
This celebration looks both to the past and the future, as the Arts Centre continues to inspire and shape local arts and culture. Following the performance, a podcast will document these unforgettable stories, allowing everyone to relive the magic of the last 30 years.
Hall Stories will be performed on Saturday, 7 June, at 7.30 pm. A special Pre-Show Cocktail Party will be held from 6 pm in the Function Centre. Tickets for both the show and cocktail party are available at thefac.com.au or by calling 9784 1060.
THE EAGLES GREATEST HITS
A TWO hour tribute to Americas greatest band, The Eagles. With five number-one singles, six number-one albums, six Grammy Awards and five American Music Awards. The Eagles is one of the world's best-selling bands, having sold more than 200 million records worldwide.
You’ll be entertained with iconic hits such as Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin Eyes, Hotel California and many more. The Eagles Greatest Hits is compiled together with some of Australia most experienced live musicians with each having over 30 years performing live. Lead and main
FRANKSTON’S annual South Side Festival returns this month with an exciting 11-day program, delivering a captivating mix of performances, comedy, art installations, visual arts, and a few delightfully naughty surprises. Whether you're a local or a visitor to Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, the festival offers something for everyone, sparking creativity, challenging perceptions, and creating vibrant opportunities for community engagement.
One of the highlights this year is the return of Neon Fields, transforming Beauty Park into a mesmerising, glowing fantasy world. This interactive light installation invites both children and adults to explore a magical space, encouraging play and engagement within a sea of vibrant neon colours.
The Sydney Dance Company is also back on the Frankston Arts Centre stage with their performance of momenta. This stunning contemporary dance piece is sure to captivate
audiences of all ages, blending grace, power, and emotion in a performance that will delight dance fans.
For those craving high-energy thrills, the multi-award-winning Circus Trick Tease takes over Cube 37 with two all-new shows. Cheer is designed for adults only, offering a mix of acrobatics, comedy, and circus skills, while The Farmy Farm promises to entertain families and younger audiences with fun, laughter, and jaw-dropping circus acts.
Also on the agenda is Creative Juices, an adults-only art class led by the award-winning performer Timothy Christopher Ryan. Get ready for a creative experience like no other, with wild prompts and a healthy dose of humour to ignite your artistic side.
With all this and more, you’ll be surprised by what you discover at the South Side Festival. Explore the full program and plan your visit at www.southsidefestival.com.au.
singers Mark Hammond, formally from The Ultimate Eagles Experience and the Electric Light Orchestra and David Thompson who has over 30 years performing as Glen Frey around the World. They are joined by Mick Martin, Jeff Carter Jnr, Mark Willams and Peter Ferguson.
Performing at Frankston Arts centre on Friday May 30 at 7.30pm, this will be an experience you do not want to miss. Tickets can be purchased at thefac.com.au or phone 9784 1060
Picture: Steve Brown
Archie sparks Langy celebrations
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
ARCHIE Macphee was the toast of Lawton Park on Saturday evening after a stunning late goal spree underpinned a remarkable 3-2 win for Langwarrin over high-flying Western United.
No-one saw this coming least of all the visitors who were left shell-shocked after being in cruise control with a two-goal lead and just three minutes of normal time remaining.
A Tobias Servin lay-off in the 30th minute was lashed home by James York and when Jake Najdovski had the luxury of a free header from a 40th minute corner Langy seemed certain to remain at the foot of the VPL1 table.
When substitute Dante Avian was tripped inside the box in the 87th minute Lucas Portelli had no trouble converting to make it 2-1.
There was an added urgency about Langy’s game now and a minute later Kosta Apostolopoulos made a superb solo run on the left then crossed to Macphee who chested down and slammed the ball home with his trusty left foot for the equaliser.
And that was that. A point apiece. Or so it seemed.
But in the 90th minute the impossible became possible.
Portelli to Avian to Macphee gave the big Scot the chance to prove that his right foot wasn’t just for standing on.
And he did so in some style switching the ball from his left foot to his right and hammering a low shot past despairing Western keeper Alex Nassiep sparking colourful celebrations on and off the pitch and taking Langy from 14th to 11th spot in the league.
More importantly it gave the local club renewed hope of avoiding relegation in what has been a bumpy ride so far.
In State 1 news Mornington shares top billing with South Springvale but had to wait until the 88th minute to down home team Brandon Park 1-0 on Saturday.
The Seagulls were reduced to 10 men in the 53rd minute after Rory Wagner was shown a second yellow card.
Liron Azizi came on as a sub in the 83rd minute and five minutes later tapped in from close range after a Jay Davies free-kick wasn’t cleared.
In player news assistant coach David Stirton has registered to play for Mornington while young forward Tommy Wood has returned to Peninsula Strikers.
In State 2 news Skye and Doncaster Rovers shared the spoils in a 3-3 draw at Anderson Park on Friday night.
The hosts took less than two minutes to get on the board when Luc Misenga rounded Skye goalkeeper Steven Hadjikakou and finished well.
Doncaster then went 2-0 up but a stroke of good fortune came in the 15th minute when Hadjikakou’s free-kick from inside his own half sailed all the way in.
However Doncaster regained its two-goal buffer in the 28th minute when Alexander Santostefano cleverly finished into the bottom corner and the visitors were staring down the barrel. Less than three minutes later Skye was award-
ed a penalty and although Hadjikakou missed the initial attempt he followed up the rebound and unbelievably had two goals to his name.
Cameron Boulton then drew the visitors level after he found space in the box and finished well.
It was 3-3 at half time and spectators could hardly believe what they were seeing but Skye was fortunate to be level.
The second half was in stark contrast to the first but the referee managed to dish out nine yellow cards as well as a red card to already substituted Boulton for supposedly delaying the restart of play.
Peninsula Strikers got their promotion drive back on course with a come-from-behind 2-1 home win over Chisholm United on Saturday.
The visitors took the lead when gifted a free header from a corner in the 21st minute.
Strikers keeper Ben Caballero pulled off a superb reaction save but the ball fell to Andrew Simpson who hammered it home from close range.
Riley Anderton and Jaiden Madafferi came close to equalising in the first half but Strikers made it 1-1 six minutes into the second period when a quick counter-attack ended with Anderton sending Joel Bowen clear and he finished in style past the advancing Chisholm keeper.
It looked like a draw was inevitable until Sam Maggs picked out Campbell Steedman wide on the right with the latter cutting inside a defender before finishing with a left-foot strike for the
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winner in the 88th minute.
In State 4 news Chelsea dropped its first points of the season in a 2-2 draw with Springvale City at Ross Reserve on Friday night.
The home side had the better of the first period and deserved its 1-0 half-time lead thanks to a 38th-minute goal from former Mornington, Langwarrin and Baxter attacking midfielder Nat Daher.
In the 53rd minute it was no surprise that league top scorer James Stinson was quickest to react to a deflected free-kick and tapping the ball home from close range.
When substitute Alex Namar headed home from a Dylan Scott free-kick in the 86th minute the visitors led 2-1.
But two minutes into stoppage time Adam Dunsford handled inside the box and Springvale’s Marti Watt levelled from the spot.
Chelsea signed Nemanja Lojanica from Springvale White Eagles late last week and he came off the bench late in the match.
Chelsea has played four away games in the opening six rounds and this weekend it’s away from home again when it takes on Endeavour United in a top-of-the-table clash for the annual Melino Cup.
Somerville Eagles moved into the top half of the table after Saturday’s 3-1 home win over Sandown Lions.
Marcus Anastasiou, Max Watson and Jake Meggs were Somerville’s scorers.
Frankston Pines earned their first point of the season with a 3-3 draw away to Lyndale United on Saturday.
Two goals from Davey Jones and an own goal went close to giving Pines a first win this season.
Baxter claimed its opening win of the season last weekend with a 4-1 away win against Mentone with Jack Bradbury, Austin Sporys, Charlie O’Connell and Brody Taylor all on target for the visitors.
While promotion seems a fanciful prospect Baxter retains hope that it can achieve a top-six finish and avoid relegation as a result of next season’s league restructure.
Rosebud should have led comfortably at halftime away to Endeavour United on Saturday but the home side overran its opponent in the second half winning 3-0 and grabbing top spot in the league.
In State 5 news league leader Fortuna 60 and visitor Seaford United went toe-to-toe in a crazy 10-goal thriller on Saturday that ended in a draw. Fortuna led 4-0 after 16 minutes courtesy of a second-minute opener from Jake Budija and a Damon Scott hat-trick.
The visitors hit back in the 34th minute when Conor Mcfall won the ball on the halfway line
and played Dylan Waugh through who converted his one-on-one with the Fortuna keeper and just before half-time Naseer Mohammad on the left squared the ball to Jay McCabe for a tap-in to make it 4-2.
A Blake Hicks long throw in the 67th minute led to a goalmouth scramble with Backy Barakzoi smashing home his volley to make it 4-3.
The equaliser came eight minutes later when Mcfall converted a penalty awarded for handball. And a dream comeback seemed likely when a Mohammad cross in the 91st minute enabled Logan Johnston at the back post to tap home and put Seaford ahead.
But a minute later a looping header from Fortuna winger Hayden Tanti at the back post found its way into the net and the points were shared.
Mount Martha notched its second win of the season when 2-1 success over Keysborough at Coomoora Reserve on Saturday.
The night before Keysborough had considered defaulting as it had lost its coach and some players through the week but decided to fulfill the fixture.
Mount Martha took the lead in the 16th minute when Howie Anderson controlled a cross from the left on his chest then his knee before hammering it home from just inside the box.
Anderson made it 2-0 in the 43rd minute but to Keysborough’s credit it pounced on a poor clearance in the 65th minute and Madi Muhammad scored.
Although Mount Martha then wasted some good chances to make the game safe the coaching staff were pleased with the overall performance.
Aspendale suffered a second loss this season when going down 1-0 at home to Casey Panthers on Saturday.
Casey’s winner came from Lucas Whiteside just before half-time.
In Australia Cup news there is no remaining local representative in the 2025 national tournament which is run in conjunction with Football Victoria’s Dockerty Cup.
Langwarrin was the peninsula’s sole hope of advancing to the next round until its 2-1 loss to State 1 North-West side Clifton Hill at Lawton Park last Wednesday night.
Dean Lorenzi opened the scoring in the 38th minute after being sent through by Robbie Williamson and the unfancied visitors led 1-0 at halftime.
Langwarrin rested Archie Macphee, Brad Blumenthal and Cal Goulding while Tom Youngs was injured.
When Peter Giorges made it 2-0 in the 85th minute latching onto a poor headed clearance it was game over.
Langy’s response came deep into injury time with an own goal from Chris Davies after a mixup with his keeper.
NEXT WEEKEND
Friday, 9 May, 8.30pm
Frankston Pines v Somerville Eagles, Monterey Reserve
Saturday, 10 May, 3pm
North Sunshine Eagles v Langwarrin, Larissa Reserve
Mornington v Hampton East Brighton, Dallas Brooks Park
Peninsula Strikers v Skye Utd, Centenary Park
Endeavour Utd v Chelsea, Reema Reserve
FC Noble Hurricanes v Baxter, Alex Nelson Reserve
Mount Martha v Pakenham Utd, Civic Reserve
Seaford Utd v Bunyip District, North Seaford Reserve
Mount Eliza v Casey Panthers, Emil Madsen Reserve
Fortuna 60 v Aspendale, Crinigan Road South Reserve
Saturday, 10 May, 6pm
Rosebud v Lyndale Utd, Olympic Park
Mighty Macphee: Two goals in two minutes from Langwarrin talisman Archie Macphee gave the home team an unlikely victory over promotionchasing Western United last weekend. Picture: Darryl Kennedy