Women
A women’s program is set to be relaunched at Chelsea Men’s Shed.
See ‘Women’s program welcomed at Chelsea Men’s Shed’ - Page 3
Kingston consults on beach access
Raia Flinos raia@baysidenews.com.au
THE City of Kingston has announced plans to develop a new framework aimed at helping improve accessibility to its beaches and foreshore.
Council wants to ensure the 13 kilometres of coastline can be enjoyed by all members of the community. As part
of the project, residents are being invited to share their ideas and feedback on how future upgrades should look.
“We want to make sure that everyone – regardless of age or ability – can experience the joy of a day at the beach,”
Mayor Georgina Oxley said. “By investing in better access, we’re not just improving infrastructure, we’re opening up opportunities for all members of our community to share in this special
part of Kingston.”
Oxley said the council is focused on making the foreshore a more inclusive space. New features such as ramps and upgraded entry points are likely to be among the priorities.
“This consultation is about listening and learning so that we can deliver upgrades in a fair, transparent and evidence-based way,” Oxley said. “Our beaches and foreshore are at the heart
of Kingston’s identity – they’re places where people come together to relax, connect and be active.”
This decision comes after a combination of factors underlined the need for investment and upgrades, including the results of audits, community requests and feedback, and input from councillors. It was also underscored by a 2024 storm event, which caused significant damage to several beach access points
and highlighted infrastructure needs. “I encourage everyone to share their feedback and help us create a coastline that is welcoming and accessible for all,” Oxley said.
Community consultation is open until October 29 and residents can have their say by mailing PO Box 1000, Mentone 3194, or completing an online survey at: www.yourkingstonyoursay. com.au/access-improvements.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
CALENDAR
KINGSTON SENIORS FESTIVAL
OCTOBER
Interested in learning lawn bowls?
Come try bowls on Wednesday 8th/ 15th
October 2025 from 11am - 2pm at Edithvale Bowling Club, 109 Edithvale Road, Edithvale. All equipment supplied. No bookings required. FREE. For info - Brendan: 0419 890 164.
Legends of the Skies Theatre at the Moorabbin Aircraft Museum presents ‘SMITHY’ a musical flight through history, Kingsford Smith’s achievements as engaging theatre, immortalizing the marvels and challenges of early aviation. Performances November 6 through 9. Bookings through Trybooking.
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.
Frankston Food Swap
2nd Saturday of the month at 1pm. Swap your excess vegies, homemade foods or seedlings. Kareela Café, 53 Kareela Rd, Frankston
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
Aspendale Probus Club
We are a New Probus Club in the Aspendale area. New Members always welcome. Meetings: 3rd Monday of each Month at 10.00am. Aspendale Gardens Community Centre. Come along and meet our friendly group. Further details: aspendaleprobusclub@gmail.com
Dragon Boating. Every Sunday at 9am. For Breast Cancer Survivors and friends. Join Pink Lotus paddlers at Patterson Lakes for fun, fitness, friendship and support. No experience necessary. For more information please contact Marilyn: 0433 114 338 or Lyndsay: 0425 743 455
Mordialloc Bowls Club – New Member Offer
We are looking for new and experienced bowlers. Join our friendly club and have your fees waived for the first year and receive a free club shirt and hat. Contact Phil Hardy - 0408 726 787
Kingston District Girl Guides - activities for girls age 6 to 17 years to “Explore, Learn, Lead”. Carrum Guides meet Tuesday at Carrum Community Guide Hall. Mentone Guides meet Monday at Beaumaris Guide Hall. For more information contact Jan on 0421 042 296.
Mentone Community Assistance and Information Bureau.
Tues, Wed & Fri 10am-4pm. 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 No appointment necessary.
Probus Club of Edithvale
We meet on the 4th Thursday of each month at Longbeach RSL, Thames Promenade Chelsea at 10.30am. New members welcome. For more information call Barb on 0409 862 004
Lions International – Beaumaris
We are a small, friendly, community minded group, dedicated to making a difference in our local area. Formal meetings are once per month to discuss fundraising and community support activities. Contact Vern: vcostelow@bigpond.com
Mosaic Community Choir Cheltenham
We love to sing, sing, sing! We welcome anyone who enjoys singing. No previous experience is needed; learning is part of what we do. Mondays, 7:30pm, Cnr Pine St and Chesterville Rd. www.mosaicchoir.com.au or 0419 599 396
Rotary Club of Mordialloc-Mentone Meets weekly on Tuesdays, 6.30-7.30pm meeting and dinner afterwards at Mentone RSL, Palermo Street, Mentone. New members welcome. Call Trina Williams on 0403 046 449 or email: info@mordiallocrotary.org.au
NEW! The Wetlanders - Social Walking Group. Join our walking group leaders, discover new local paths and meet new people! Every Thursday at 10am. Meet at the front of Chelsea Heights Community Centre Enquiries : 03 9772 3391
Coffee and Chat Chelsea
Join us at Cafe Espresso for a cuppa and cake and a friendly chat. We get together on the last Monday of the month. Chelsea Community Church of Christ, 3-5 Blantyre Ave, Chelsea. Enquiries: 9773 0301
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.
Chelsea Lawn Tennis Club invites you to enjoy social tennis every Monday and Wednesday morning 9.30am till 12 noon (weather permitting). Beginners welcome. First visit FREE. Tennis racquets available. 13 Beardsworth Ave Chelsea. PH: Fay 0438 722 007 or just arrive.
Braeside Park Walking Group. Tuesday and Friday at the Visitors Centre Carpark. Arrive 9.20am for 9.30 start. Circuit 5 km or shorter. Enjoy a pleasant walk around Braeside Park in the safety of a group of like-minded people. Frankston CWA
Looking for members from the age of 10 for our junior group, meets the first Sat per month from 1-30pm and there is also craft on Wed mornings from 9-30am. Details call Jenny: 041051930 Mordialloc-Beaumaris Conservation League. MBCL advocates to: protect fragile foreshore reserve with native coastal plants, habitats, natural coastal amenity, restore wetlands, and waterways, save suburban heritage and amenity. First Wed month 2pm Mordialloc, Sec: 0434 043 416, 9580 2706, secretary@mbcl.org.au, www.mbcl.org.au
Friends of Bradshaw Bushland Reserve Begun 1972, restoring 1.8ha bushland sanctuary of damp sands woodland, cnr White St/Nepean Hwy Mel87E10. Welcome: third Sat month 10noon; Sec: 0432 050 923; fobbr2020@yahoo.com; fobp@netspace.net.au; http://home.vicnet.net. au/~fobp; https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Friends-of-Bradshaw/101184479976001
View Club
Mordialloc Chelsea Evening View Club, meet the first Tuesday of the month at The Bridge Hotel Mordialloc. View is a leading women’s volunteer organisation where women connect and raise funds for charity. Contact Rhonda Lawrence: 0407 771 625.
Parkinson’s Peer Support Group
St Nicholas Anglican Church, 9 Bear St Mordialloc. 2nd Thursday of each month, at 1 pm. Guest speakers, afternoon tea. People with Parkinson’s, carers and family members all welcome. Further details Contact Helen 0418 527 172.
Bayside Makerspace - Chelsea Creative Workshops | Community Monthly: Creative Huddle - Casual Social evening. Fortnightly: Writing Group. Weekly: Creative CoWorking. School Holiday workshops. Cricut craft machine classes. Bookings essential. Hire The Makerspace. Follow @baysidemakerspace IG/FB
Friends of the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands Welcome you to come and visit the Wetlands Birds at the Bird Hide in Edithvale Rd (500metres west of the Education Centre). Most Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1-5pm.
Beach Revegetation Volunteers Wanted
The Frankston Beach Association holds working bees every 2nd Monday morning revegetating Frankston’s foreshore. Enjoy the outdoors for a few hours, in the company of like minded volunteers. Call Johan on 0418374981 if you are interested.
Photographic Club
Looking to take up or improve your photography?
The Frankston Photographic Club runs regular activities and events including guest speakers, scoring & critique nights, workshops, social evenings and outings. To find out more go to www.frankstonphotoclub.com.au
Big Breakfast Chelsea
7am-10 am every Wednesday. FREE Full hot breakfast! Everyone welcome. Full sit down service, take away also available. Join us for friendship and great food. Chelsea Community Church of Christ, 3-5 Blantyre Ave, Chelsea. Enquiries: 9773 0301
Bayside Food Swap. Monthly on a Sunday at 10.30am in local home vegetable gardens. Share excess veggies, seeds & plants over a social chat & morning tea. Contact Joanne on 0417590011 or baysidefoodswap@gmail.com
Chelsea Heights Community Centre
At our Centre you can develop friendships, have fun, exchange ideas or learn new skills. With over 30 different classes and activities, there is something for everyone! For more info visit us or call 9772 3391.
Kingston U3A
A friendly group of Seniors meet at Mentone Hub every Tuesday to play cards & board games at 10am to 3pm. BYO lunch.Tea, coffee and biscuits are supplied. New members welcome. Contact Heather on 0408 036 247.
Aspendale Gardens Community Gardens
Run by volunteers focused on providing a space for our community to gather, connect, learn and exercise. For course info and further details 9587 5955 or call into 103-105 Kearney Drive, Aspendale Gardens.
Mordialloc Neighbourhood House We have an open door to the community providing a meeting place for groups, educational and recreational activities. To learn more phone 9587 4534 or call into 457 Main St, Mordialloc.
Seniors Easy Exercise
Strength & movement classes for seniors. Mon 10.30am - 11.30am, Wed & Fri 9.15am10.15am. Call for details 9580 3675. Mordialloc Community Centre 115A Warren Rd, Mordialloc. Probus - Carrum Downs Meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Lyrebird Community Centre from 10am. Please contact Annette: 0428 027 925 The next Community Event Calendar will be published 5th November 2025 Email your free, 40 word, listing to communityevents@mpnews.com.au by 29th October 2025
Women’s program welcomed at Chelsea Men’s Shed
Cameron McCullough cameron@baysidenews.com.au
A GREAT relationship with the blokes at Chelsea Men’s Shed has led one woman to partner with them to launch a women’s program.
Tamarin Young’s involvement with the Shed wasn’t about fellowship or support, key principles that men’s sheds around Victoria embrace. It was more about necessity.
As a single mum doing a DIY home renovation, Young found herself visiting the shed for help with her projects.
“I had been doing a lot of do-ityourself projects. I had purchased my own house and as a single mum had a steep learning curve in maintenance and renovation,” said Young.
“Some of the renovation skills were too challenging for me. So, if I had a complicated cabinetry cut, I would head down to the Shed. They’d happily do it for me, and I would make a donation to them for their trouble.”
Over time, the visits led to a strong relationship with the men at the Shed, and an idea that there must be more women like Young who could benefit from the expertise and equipment
Chelsea Men’s Shed offered.
“I had a chat to the president, and he was incredibly supportive. In fact, the entire crew there have been really supportive of the idea,” said Young.
“They said we could use the shed on a day it was currently sitting disused.
“There has previously been
women’s programs at the Shed, so it wasn’t a new idea. I am fortunate that others have come before me and laid the groundwork. All I am doing is picking up the idea again.”
Young is now on a mission to recruit women to partake in her program.
“Men’s sheds have traditionally operated as a support network for older men, people with disability and with mental health challenges,” said
Young.
“They have been incredibly successful engaging men with like-minded men and offering them a strong sense of community.
“So, I see the women’s program more about empowering women to develop those skills. Whether it is out of a desire to learn, or out of necessity. If someone is a single mum, or on their own, it can be daunting tacking maintenance issues around
the house. But with a little knowledge and experience, it becomes much easier.”
Young made it clear that this isn’t about getting into the men’s space.
“I think it is amazing what they are doing there. We don’t want to disrupt that in any way,” said Young.
“It is an important place to protect, but what about the days it is sitting idle? It makes sense to offer the program to help another group in the
community that can benefit.”
Young says she has seen firsthand the empowering nature of the kind of program she is offering.
“I have watched women do the induction program and see them ticking the ideas over in their heads and thinking ‘yes, I can do that’,” said Young.
“It opens doors in terms of independence in the household which often helps with not being reliant on outside help, or expensive trades.”
Chelsea Men’s Shed is currently not being used on Fridays, so Young has adopted that as the day she plans to run her program.
“We are welcoming women of all ages and background. Women of all skill levels,” said Young.
“We are keen to create an inclusive and welcoming environment and, if this appeals to you, would encourage you to reach out”
If you would like to know more, call Tamarin Young on 0405 189 230, or email: women@chelseamensshed. org.au
Robyn, Tamarin and Robert from the Chelsea Men’s Shed.
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triumph again with $360,000 donation
THE Pink Ladies Auxiliary have presented a cheque to Frankston Hospital for $360,000 from their fundraising efforts throughout the year.
The Pinkies presented a cheque to Chief Executive Helen Cooper during Peninsula health’s 2025 Annual General Meeting, where this and their many achievements were celebrated.
“The volunteer group is going from strength to strength despite facing some challenges over the past year –from egg shortages, to the changing
volunteer workforce,” a Peninsula health spokesperson said.
“However, their ongoing dedication and passion for serving our community makes their continued fundraising efforts possible.
“These funds directly benefit our local area through enhanced patient service, advanced medical equipment, and a commitment to research and innovation.
“We extend a heartfelt thank you to the Pinkies and all that you do to sup-
port our community and our hospital.
The Pink Ladies Auxiliary is Peninsula Health’s longest-running volunteer group. Since 1968, the Pinkies have raised over $10 million for Frankston Hospital.
The Pinkies are well known for their pink uniform and busy kiosk where they sell food, coffee and gifts. They also deliver flowers and newspapers to patients and run other fundraising initiatives.
With spacious gardens, caring staff, and a fantastic independent lifestyle, see why Greenways is a happy community like no other.
Come meet our residents, enjoy a sausage sizzle, then inspect our newly refurbished units and apartments! Be one of the first to inspect our newly built 3-bedroom units!
Amy’s on a recycling mission
FRANKSTON-based delivery driver Amy McDermott is on a mission.
Collecting since the start of the Container Deposit Scheme in November 2023, McDermott’s efforts have earned her a nickname – “Bin Chicken” – and over $5000.
“I’m like a walking advertisement. I’m quite pushy, so I tell people, take a bag on walks,” said McDermott.
“When I’m driving around for work, if I see someone throw a can in a bin, I say, can you throw it at me?
“I don’t think I’m going to stop any time soon. I find it fun, it’s extra money. It’s surprised me how many people just throw them out.”
McDermott collects from her friends, workmates, and family, as well as keeping an eye out when she’s visiting mechanics for work. Sometimes she makes up to $70 in a week.
“We have a refund point right by my work so it’s really convenient,” said McDermott.
McDermott started collecting when an old boss of hers mentioned his kids were saving containers to return, back around scheme launch in November 2023. She collected so many he told her to keep the money for herself – saving a contribution for the staff Christmas party.
“At first the mechanics would stir me up and laugh at me, but a year later, I was spending $900 on a mechanical bull for my birthday, and it was all paid for with cans.”
Amy’s biggest piece of advice is to work your container collections into your daily life. Make it easy for yourself, she says. She keeps plastic tubs in the tray of her ute, which can easily be refilled and emptied as often as she needs.
It’s become a real part of her life, and that of her family’s too: “I’ve got my nieces and nephews visiting from the United States and they’re collecting with me too.”
A keen paddleboarder, Amy likes knowing she’s doing something to directly support our environment. The extra money doesn’t hurt either.
Have your say on beach access improvements
AMY McDermott. Picture: Supplied
Three charged after $2m of cannabis located in Cheltenham factory
THREE men have been charged over their alleged involvement in the trafficking of cannabis across Melbourne’s southeast.
The three-month long investigation culminated in the discovery of 400kg of cannabis, as well as traps that were allegedly set up inside the factory.
Detectives from the Caulfield Divisional Response Unit executed two search warrants – one at a factory on Mill Street, Cheltenham, and another at a unit on Windsor Avenue, Springvale – at about 7am on Wednesday 24 September.
Inside the factory, police dismantled a sophisticated set up, where they seized more than 500 cannabis plants of varying maturity, weighing approximately 400kg and with an estimated potential street value of $2mil.
A 33-year-old man and two 18-year-old men were arrested at the unit, where police also seized approximately $20,000 cash, as well as cannabis seedlings growing in tubs.
All three were charged with trafficking large commercial quantity cannabis, cultivate cannabis, and possess proceeds of crime.
The trio was denied bail to appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 18 December.
It will be further alleged that there were boobytraps placed inside the factory, including live wires, which can be deadly when stood on, with one officer narrowly avoiding injury
– or worse.
Charges are expected to be laid for setting a trap to harm.
“Not only have we taken 400kg of this drug out of the hands of alleged traffickers before it could be on sold, we have also prevented someone from getting seriously injured,” said Caulfield Divisional Response Unit
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Anthony Murphy:
“Cannabis set ups can often go undetected for quite some time, so we are asking members of the community to let us know if they suspect one is on their street.
“We are asking the public to provide us with any information on potential crop houses – whether it’s a neighbour or a nearby business – if you have a feeling that something is not right, we want to know about it.”
We are committed to investing in accessible improvements, such as ramps and improved entry points, to make sure everyone can enjoy a trip to the beach.
We’re working to make it easier for everyone to enjoy Kingston’s beaches.
You’re invited to help shape a new framework to guide future improvements along the foreshore.
We are committed to investing in accessible improvements, such as ramps and improved entry points, to make sure everyone can enjoy a trip to the beach.
This consultation closes on Wednesday 29 October, 2025.
Have your say on beach access improvements
You’re invited to help shape a new framework to guide future improvements along the foreshore.
This consultation closes on Wednesday 29 October, 2025.
Scan the QR or visit yourkingstonyoursay.com.au/ access-improvements
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Nominations now open for major Kingston awards
THE City of Kingston is calling on the community to help shine a light on the inspiring individuals and groups who make our city a better place to live, work and visit.
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Kingston Community Awards and Kingston Women of the Year Awards, which recognise and celebrate those who contribute, give back, inspire, and positively impact the lives of others.
Kingston Mayor Cr Georgina Oxley encouraged residents to get involved and nominate someone who deserves recognition.
“Our community thrives because of the people who go above and beyond to support others, strengthen connections, and inspire change,” Cr Oxley said.
“These awards are a way of celebrating those unsung heroes – whether it’s an inspiring woman leading in her field, a tireless volunteer, or a local group making a real difference. If you know someone who should be recognised, now is the time to tell their story.”
The Kingston Community Awards celebrate: n Citizen of the Year – awarded to an individual who has made a significant and lasting
contribution to the Kingston community.
n Community Group of the Year – recognising a group or organisation delivering exceptional service or impact.
Nominations for the Kingston Women of the Year Awards can be made across a range of categories, including:
n Courageous Commitment – honouring dedication to improving health, wellbeing, safety and/or sustainability.
n Excelling in Arts or Sport – celebrating those using their talents to inspire and motivate.
n Impact in STEM or Innovation – recognising leaders making a difference in science, technology, business or entrepreneurship.
n Young Woman of the Year – Rising Star –recognising women aged 35 and under making a meaningful contribution.
“We have so many people doing remarkable things every day, and these awards are a wonderful chance to say thank you and celebrate their achievements,” Cr Oxley said.
For more information or to submit a nomination, visit kingston.vic.gov.au/community/ awards.
We’re developing a strategy to guide our waste services and education programs in the future. Our aim is to increase recycling and reduce the amount of waste Kingston produces and sends to landfills.
We’re seeking your feedback on a range of topics to inform the development of our plan, including:
→ Our current waste services
→ The introduction of glass recycling → Waste education and programs → Future waste priorities *T&C’s apply.
Complete our survey for your chance to win a prize pack, including 1 of 10 frank green™ drink bottles! yourkingstonyoursay.com.au/future-waste
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KINGSTON’S Citizen of the Year
Jaqueline Hendrey with Mayor Georgina Oxley.
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Kananook train stabling yard works completed
THE final stage of works to upgrade the Kananook Train Stabling Yard has been completed, with Frankston Line trains now able to be serviced, washed and stabled at the facility, helping to deliver more reliable services for passengers.
The upgraded yard comprises a modern new train wash, a new train maintenance facility, staff facilities and increased stabling capacity, from 8 trains to 21. An additional rail connection to the Frankston Line has also been built to enable trains to easily enter and exit the site.
It follows the first stage of upgrade works, completed in May 2020 as part of the Carrum level crossing removal works, and the addition of a new high-tech signal control centre and improved driver facilities in 2022.
Increasing capacity to stable more trains at Kananook near the start of the Frankston Line will allow train services to run more efficiently.
Passengers are also set to benefit with the introduction of the new X’Trapolis 2.0 trains, currently undergoing testing across the network ahead of their phased roll out on the Frankston, Craigieburn and Upfield lines.
One of the new X’Trapolis 2.0 trains was put through its paces at the Kananook stabling yard last week, testing the new tracks and overhead wiring, finishing with a shiny glow-up in the facility’s new train wash.
The Frankston Line will be level crossing free by 2029, changing the way locals live, work and travel.
A new X’Trapolis 2.0 train is put through the new Kananook train wash. Picture: Supplied
PETS
Behind the scenes of animal welfare
by RSPCA
RSPCA Victoria’s Inspectorate investigate reports of animal cruelty across the entire state.
In Victoria’s south-east region, a dedicated team of eight Inspectors respond to animal cruelty reports stretching from Bayside to the NSW border. RSPCA Inspectors are often the first to witness the reality of pet ownership and the growing challenges people face.
The South-east Inspectorate team is on the front line of animal welfare. In the last financial year alone, 607 animals in the region were either seized by, or surrendered to, RSPCA Victoria Inspectors. While extreme or deliberate cruelty is rare, the majority of cases involve neglect driven by cost-of-living pressures, mental health struggles, or pet owners who are simply overwhelmed by too many animals.
Inspectors report a troubling rise in preventable conditions, such as untreated ear
infections and parasite infestations, becoming serious due to delays in seeking basic care. Wherever possible, the team works to support pet owners before a crisis occurs, offering resources like emergency food, flea treatments, and kennels.
Statewide, the figures are sobering: over 10,200 cruelty reports were made last year, with horses particularly affected by the drought and lack of access to feed. However, community support continues to play a crucial role, with locals donating to food banks that help both people and their pets.
RSPCA Victoria encourages anyone concerned about an animal’s welfare to make a report at rspcavic.org/cruelty-report. Small actions can make a life-changing difference and help keep our animals safe and healthy.
Explore Kingston’s beaches with your pups this summer!
Did you know Kingston’s beaches are dog-friendly?
Access hours for dogs vary at beaches across Kingston, but your furry friends can have fun in the sun on our foreshore too!
You can take your dogs to the Mentone foreshore (Charman Rd to Plummer Rd) for 24hr off-leash play all year around.
Other beaches offer varied access:
Dogs are allowed off-leash on the sand between sunrise and 10am, are not permitted 10am-7.30pm, then allowed on-leash 7.30pm-sunrise.
There is just one section of our coastline where dogs are not allowed at any time, on the Mordialloc foreshore (between Bay St and Mordialloc Creek).
Read more at kingston.vic.gov.au/foreshore-dogs
Don’t forget!
Dogs must remain on-leash before reaching off-leash areas and must remain under effective control at all times.
Please pick up after your pooch
Please carry a litter removal device, such as a biodegradable plastic bag when out with your dog in public.
Help keep our beaches clean for all to enjoy.
Victoria
Inspector carrying seized cats. image: supplied
Inspector Kyle and Birdie. image: supplied
The Guide
TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK
SATURDAY
FRIDAY MOVIE: MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS
SEVEN, 8.30pm, PG (2022)
The third film adaptation of the 1958 novel by Paul Gallico is an utter cinematic delight. The great Lesley Manville (pictured) is perfectly cast as the good-natured house cleaner, who’s intent on getting herself a Christian Dior dress. This of course means going on a trip to the City of Lights, where her unwavering spirit charms the uptight, haute couture elite. An inspired supporting cast includes Isabelle Huppert, Lambert Wilson and Jason Isaacs. Striking just the right balance between lightness, depth, wistfulness and hilarity, it is most certainly a trip worth taking.
ORIENT EXPRESS: A GOLDEN ERA OF TRAVEL
SBS, 7.30pm
In the days before aeroplanes, multi-day luxury train journeys carried about as much status as you could get. Perhaps the most famous example is the iconic Orient Express, a route which this four-part series retraces from London to Istanbul. Comparing the modern-day itinerary – in a restored train featuring historic carriages – to the original service, tonight’s first leg features historian Hazel Baker (pictured) and crosses the English Channel en route to Paris.
Thursday, October 9
SUNDAY
KING AND CONQUEROR
SBS, 8.30pm
Set in 1066, this lavish epic explores the devolution of the relationship between William, Duke of Normandy (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Game of Thrones) and Harold, Earl of Wessex (James Norton, Happy Valley, pictured). Over eight sweeping episodes, the allies unexpectedly find themselves turning adversaries in a bloody fight for the British crown, with the bold saga culminating in one of history’s most infamous clashes, the Battle of Hastings. Fans of Vikings and The Last Kingdom are sure to be captivated by this take on the brutal rivalry, but you don’t have to be a history buff to be hooked.
MONDAY
SAM PANG TONIGHT
TEN, 8.40pm
If recent headlines are any indicator, the late-night variety show format is on its way to being an endangered species in the United States. The clock is ticking for cancelled CBS institution The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, while Jimmy Kimmel Live! is on thin ice after being suspended last month. However, in Australia, the tradition is once again alive and well – after years without a successful tonight show – thanks to Logie-nominated efforts. for a second season on special guest Rosie O’Donnell. Pang says of tonight show hosts’ fight for survival:
Bradbury this thing and be the last one standing.”
Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
(PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Eurostar: Minding The Gap. (R) 8.30 Scandinavia With Simon Reeve. (Premiere) Simon Reeve embarks on his Scandinavian journey. 9.40 Blue Lights. (Return) Grace grows exasperated by the limits of the job.
10.45 SBS World News Late.
11.15 Davos 1917. (Mlv) 12.10 The Head. (MA15+a, R) 2.05 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (PGalv, R)
3.10 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.15 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) David struggles to contain his anger.
8.30 Jim Jefferies And Friends. (MA15+s) Jim Jefferies tells the story of the time he met and nearly killed his comedy idol John Cleese, featuring Jimeoin, Amos Gill, Renee Percy and Ivan Aristeguieta.
9.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) The teams head to Prague, but their train plans are soon thrown into chaos.
11.00 Gatecrashers. A light-hearted take on the week of racing.
12.00 Life. (Malsv, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Emma shares a baby shower with an all-star.
8.45 Sydney 2000: The Best Ever. (PG) Look at the Sydney 2000 Olympics 25 years since it was held, with the stars who made the Games memorable.
10.15
Friday, October 10
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 Professor T. (Ma) A doctor and her family are found dead.
9.15 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
9.50 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R)
10.15 The Assembly. (PG, R)
11.00 ABC Late News.
11.15 Silent Witness. (Mal, R)
12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (R)
8.25 Lost Temples Of Cambodia. (PG, R) Pauline Carroll learns about Jayavarman VII.
9.25 Lost Treasures Of Egypt: Secrets Of The Royal Mummies. (PGa) 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Catch Me A Killer. (MA15+av) 11.45 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+v, R) 2.00 Charles I: To Kill A King. (PG, R) 3.05 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R) 4.05 The Wheelhouse. (Mals, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 1. Practice session. 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 1. Practice session and support races.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. A look around a luxury home on the Gold Coast.
8.30 MOVIE: Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris. (2022, PGl) An ordinary woman’s dream of owning a Christian Dior gown leads her on a Parisian adventure. Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert, Lambert Wilson.
11.00 Motorway Patrol. (PGal, R) A kitten needs rescuing.
11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PGl, R)
1.00 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Asia: Beneath The Waves. (Premiere, PG) Presented by Sir David Attenborough.
8.40 MOVIE: Elvis. (2022, Mal, R)
The life of Elvis Presley, from his childhood to becoming a rock and movie star in the 1950s. Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Olivia DeJonge.
11.40 Next Stop.
12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 The Dog House. (PGa) A terrified cockapoo arrives in a bad state. 8.30 The Brighter Side. (Final) The team explores fresh paths to home ownership and shares tips to stay safe from scams. Adam Liaw cooks a curry. 9.00 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 10.00 10’s
6am Morning Programs. 2.25pm Everyone Else Burns. 3.00 WorldWatch. 5.00 If You Are The One. 6.05 Jeopardy! 7.00 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 1. South Melbourne FC v Sydney Olympic FC. 9.00 Jeopardy! 9.50 Sex: A Bonkers History. 10.45 Homeland. 12.35am The Big Sex Talk. 1.35 Letterkenny. 3.05 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. 3.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.55 Thomas And Friends. 2.15pm Thomas. 2.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 TBA. 8.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Going Places. Noon After Sherman. 1.30 Warren Williams: The Stories, The Songs. 2.00 Talking Language. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Great Parks Of Africa. 7.30 Dreaming Big. 8.00 MOVIE: The Witches. (2020, M) 9.55 MOVIE: Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny. (2006, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.
Mosley. Continued. (2019, PG) 6.50 All At Sea. (2010, PG) 8.30 Murder Party. (2022, PG, French) 10.25 Haute Couture. (2021, M, French) 12.20pm Benediction. (2021, M) 2.55 The Straight Story. (1999, PG) 5.00 Selkie. (2000, PG) 6.40 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 8.30 The Assassination Of Jesse James. (2007, MA15+) 11.25 Late Programs.
Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Beyond Paradise. (Ma, R) 1.30 Professor T. (M, R) 2.15 The Assembly. (PG, R) 3.00 The Larkins. (Final, PG, R) 3.50 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 4.20 The Assembly. (PG, R) 5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (R) 5.30 Landline.
6.00 Australian Story: Dog Gone – The Hunt For Valerie. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Tassie Woodchoppers, Tasmania. (Final, PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (PG) A psychic’s predictions become real and dangerous.
8.30 Return To Paradise. (PG, R) Clarke investigates when a famous wellness influencer drops dead in the middle of a fun run.
9.25 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal, R) Mary’s niece goes missing.
10.20 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (M, R) 11.20 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)
6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. 1.00 DVine Living. 1.30 Weekender. 2.00 House Of Wellness. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30
Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Renters. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Poirot. 1.00 M*A*S*H. 2.00 Fawlty Towers. 3.20 MOVIE: The 14. (1973, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Secret Life Of The Auction House. 8.30 MOVIE: Rob Roy. (1995, M) 11.20 Poirot. 12.30am My Favorite Martian. 1.00 Creflo. 1.30 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)
6.00 WorldWatch. 8.55 World’s Greatest Sporting Arenas. (PG, R) 9.55 The Story Of Coffee. (R) 10.55 Travel Quest. (PG, R) 11.55 WorldWatch. 12.55 Soccer. Australian C’ship. Round 1. Metrostars v Wests Apia FC. 3.00 Soccer. Australian C’ship. Round 1. Preston Lions FC v NWS Spirit. 5.00 Plat Du Tour. (PG, R) 5.05 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.35 Trains At War. (PGav, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Orient Express: A Golden Era Of Travel. (PG)
8.25 75 Years At Longleat. Lady Bath reveals her passion for animals.
9.20 Royal Crisis: Countdown To Abdication: Collision Course. (PGa, R) Scandal engulfs the British royal family.
10.20 Great Australian Walks. (PG, R) 11.15 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Msv, R) 2.45 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R) 3.45 Urban Conversion. (R) 4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 Thomas. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 PJ Masks. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.40 Chopped Jnr. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Speechless. 10.45 Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Selkie. Continued. (2000, PG) 7.05 The Movie Show. 7.40 Where Is Anne Frank. (2021,
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Practice session. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Practice session and support races. 4.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG) Presented by Chrissie Swan. 8.00 MOVIE: Die Hard: With A Vengeance. (1995, Mlv, R) A New York detective tries to stop a mad bomber who is holding the city to ransom. Bruce Willis, Samuel L Jackson. 10.30 MOVIE: Ambulance. (2022, MA15+av, R) Two bank robbers hijack an ambulance. Jake Gyllenhaal. 1.20 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout. Replay. 3.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
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6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Our State On A Plate. (PG, R) 12.30 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.20 David Attenborough’s Asia. (PG, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 12.00 The Brighter Side. (R) 12.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 1.00 Silvia’s Italian
6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Father Of The Bride. (1991, G, R) A family plans a wedding. Steve Martin, Diane Keaton.
9.35 MOVIE: Monster-In-Law. (2005, Ms, R) A woman tries to prevent her son’s wedding. Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda.
11.35 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)
12.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)
1.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
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6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. A woman tries to sell her mother’s retro home.
8.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) Ambulance crews attend to a man who has been found unresponsive on the roadside.
9.45 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 10.45 The Gilded Age. (PGa, R) Gladys’s desired beau is invited to dinner. 11.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 2.35pm A Fork In The Road. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.40 Mastermind Aust. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 I Am Steve McQueen. 10.00 Snowpiercer. 11.45 Banksy And The Stolen Girl. 12.45am The Dyatlov Pass Incident. 1.40 The Swiping Game. 2.00 The Big Sex Talk. 4.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
Children’s Programs. 8.00 Allo! Allo! 9.10 Only Fools And Horses. 9.50 MOVIE: Benny & Joon. (1993, PG) 11.50 Seinfeld. 12.20pm
Sunday, October 12
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 David Attenborough’s Conquest Of The Skies. (R) 3.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG, R) 4.10 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. (Final, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.
6.00 Pilgrimage: The Road Through The Alps. (Final, PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Assembly: Julia Morris. (Ml)
8.15 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal) Jay interrogates his suspect.
9.10 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (M) Alice and Cheryl build a rapport.
10.10 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R)
10.35 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGl, R)
11.05 MOVIE: In My Blood It Runs. (2019, M, R)
12.25 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 12.55 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 3.30 The Art Of... (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 World’s Greatest Sporting Arenas. (PG, R) 10.05 Beyond The Beaten Path. (PG, R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix. Round 11. Highlights. 4.00 FIFA World Cup 2010: Our South Africa. 5.05 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.35 Trains At War. (PGav, R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World. (Premiere, PGa) 8.30 King And Conqueror. (Premiere, Mlv) Follows the story of William of Normandy and Harold of Wessex. 9.30 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries: Terracotta Army. (PG, R)
10.25 The Wonders Of Europe. (PG, R) 11.25 The Real Mo Farah. (PGa, R) 12.35 Gloriavale: New Zealand’s Secret Cult. (Ma, R) 2.10 Tough Trains. (PGav, R) 3.10 Welcome To My Farm. (R) 4.10 Urban Conversion. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 Zog. 3.55 Odd Squad. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.15 Crongton. 8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.20 Abbott Elementary. 10.05 Speechless. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 2pm Big Sky Girls. 2.20 Rugby League. Qld Murri Carnival. Finals. Men’s. Replay. 3.30 Artie: Our Tribute To A Legend. 4.00 The Point. 5.10 Soh Presents: Generations And Dynasties. 6.50 Great Parks Of Africa. 7.40 Great Australian Road Trips. 8.30 MOVIE: Sweet As. (2022, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Last Cab To Darwin. (2015, M) 12.10am Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 7.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Support races and warm up. From Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit, NSW. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Build up and Race. From Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit, NSW.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
8.45 The Rise And Fall Of Kings Cross. (Premiere, M)
10.25 24 Hours In Police Custody: A Knife Through The Heart. (Madlv, R) Detectives investigate a stabbing.
11.25 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Moorhouse Horrors. (Mav, R) A look at David and Catherine Birnie.
12.40 Miniseries: The Victim. (Malv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 The Block. (PGl) The contestants reveal their magical backyards.
8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.45 9News Late.
10.15 A Killer Makes A Call: Grindr Killer. (MA15+a) Police pursue a serial killer. 11.15 Mobsters: John Gotti. (Madv) Chronicles the life of mobster John Gotti.
12.10 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R)
1.00 Our State On A Plate. (PG)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.30 Watson. (Mv) Watson confronts a traumatic event from his army days when his veteran friend’s wife reaches out for help after her husband appears to suffer a psychotic break. 9.30 Matlock. (Ms, R) A brilliant woman uses her unassuming demeanour to make her way into a position at a prestigious law firm. 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.10pm Bamay. 2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.20 PBS Washington Week. 5.50 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Suranne Jones Investigating Witch Trials. (Premiere) 9.30 Uncanny. 10.40 Hudson & Rex. 11.30 The Story Of. Midnight Cycling. Paris-Tours. 2.20 Forbidden History. 3.15 The Big Sex Talk. 3.45 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 DVine Living. 9.30 Harry’s Practice. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. Noon Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Escape To The Country. 3.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Mr Bates Vs The Post Office. 8.30 Vera.
6am Lara.
(2019, PG, German) 8.00 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974, PG) 10.00 Metronom. (2022, M, Romanian) 11.55 Voyage Of The Damned. (1976, M) 2.55pm What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 4.45 Where Is Anne Frank. (2021, PG) 6.35 Meek’s Cutoff. (2010, PG) 8.30 True Grit. (2010, M) 10.35 Traffic. (2000, MA15+) 1.20am Late Programs. 5.55 Finding You. (2020, PG) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
Monday, October 13
Next Level. (R) 10.30 Endeavour. (Mav, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 2.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)
Grand Designs. (PG, R)
Long Lost Family. (R)
Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PG, R) 10.05 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 11.00 Great British Photography Challenge. (PGl, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (Mav, R) 3.00 Sorell 22: Country To Coast. (Premiere) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Who Do You Think You Are? US. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
(PG, R)
10.05 I Was Actually There. (Ml, R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (M, R) 11.35 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 12.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Dream Teams. (Premiere) 8.30 King And Conqueror. (Mlv) The Godwins are exiled for breaking the king’s peace.
9.25 Sydney’s Super Tunnel: Great Expectations. (R) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG) 11.30 Mayflies. (Madl, R) 12.35 The Allegation. (MA15+av, R) 2.35 Tough Trains. (PG, R) 3.35 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R) 4.30 Growing A Greener World. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Morning Programs. 2.25pm Bamay. 3.00 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.30 History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Joe Lycett’s United States Of Birmingham. (Final) 9.25 Buzzcocks. 10.10 The People Vs Robodebt. 11.10 Late Bloomer. 12.10am Couples Therapy. 1.15 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.55 Children’s Programs. 11.55 Thomas And Friends. 2.15pm Thomas. 2.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.55 Octonauts. 7.00 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Gladiators. 9.35 The Crystal Maze. 10.25 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Finding You. Continued. (2020, PG) 8.10 Meek’s Cutoff. (2010, PG) 10.05 Girls Will Be Girls. (2024, M, Hindi, English) 12.15pm Knight Of Cups. (2015, M) 2.25 Lara. (2019, PG, German) 4.15 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974, PG) 6.15 The Way.
(72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Allo! Allo! 9.10 Only Fools And Horses. 9.50
Rugby League. Women’s Exhibition Match. Papua New Guinea Orchids v Prime Minister’s XIII. 3.30 Rugby League. Men’s Exhibition Match. Papua New Guinea Kumuls v Prime Minister’s XIII. 6.00 Dad’s Army. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 TBA. 11.00 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Eden makes matters worse.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) Nolan, Chen and Lopez investigate the suspicious stabbing of three teenage girls.
10.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) The team searches for a missing muralist.
11.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav) 12.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (Premiere, MA15+s) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.45 My Way. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) The contestants tackle their front yards.
8.45 Murder Down Under: The Toolbox Murders Pt 2. (MA15+adv) The legal aftermath of the toolbox murders unfolds.
9.45 9News Late.
10.15 The Equalizer. (Mv) 11.15 Transplant. (MA15+m, R) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGl) Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.40 Sam Pang Tonight. (Return) A weekly tonight show hosted by Sam Pang, featuring a monologue roasting the news of the week. 9.40 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (Mls, R) Hosted by Anne Edmonds. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30
Tuesday, October 14
ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9)
6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (M, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 2.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.20 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R) 10.20 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG, R) 11.10 Journey Of The Pelicans: An Outback Mystery. (Premiere) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (Ma, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
7.30 7.30.
8.00 I Was Actually There. (PGa)
8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Paul Kelly. (Final) Paul Kelly shares five songs. 9.00 Sharon And Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home. (M, R)
10.00 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+l, R) 10.35 Media Watch. (PG, R)
10.50 ABC Late News.
11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Four Corners. (R) 12.10 Labor In Power. (PG, R) 1.05 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 1.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG)
8.30 Tell Me What You Really Think: ADHD. (Premiere, M) Marc Fennell is joined by five Aussies with ADHD. 9.30 The Hospital: In The Deep End: The Problem With Modern Life. (Ma, R)
10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 The Point. (R) 12.05 Safe Home. (Mal, R) 1.00 The Unusual Suspects. (Mls, R) 2.00 Charles I: To Kill A King. (PG, R) 3.10 Tough Trains. (PGa, R) 4.10 Urban Conversion. (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. 7.55 Children’s Programs. 2.15pm Thomas. 2.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Deadly 60. 9.05 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Lacey tries to stay busy.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.10 Murder In A Small Town. (M) A protective father becomes a suspect in a murder investigation when his ex-wife is killed just after returning to town.
10.10 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
11.10 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv)
12.10 Pretty Hard Cases. (Madv) 1.10 Travel Oz. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) The contestants surprise Scotty with a gift. 8.35 Bump. (MA15+als) Santi’s bold move finally brings the Chalmers-Davis and Hernandez families together.
9.55 9News Late. 10.25 Wild Cards. (Mav) 11.20 Forensics: Murder Scene. (MA15+alv, R)
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Let’s Eat With George. (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+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (PGls) Hosted by Anne Edmonds. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) An international beauty queen is killed. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 10 News+. (R) 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Bamay. 2.50 David Harewood On Blackface. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.25 Calipari: Razor’s Edge. 12.15am The Nine Lives Of. 1.10 Stone Cold Takes On America. 2.00 Addicted Australia. 3.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
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6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon My Kitchen Rules. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30
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1.00 M*A*S*H. 2.00
And Hathaway. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: The Man Upstairs. (1958, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Raisin. 10.40 Major Crimes. 11.40 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)
Movie Show. 6.15 The Way. (2010, PG) 8.30 Lara. (2019, PG, German) 10.20 True Grit. (2010, M) 12.25pm The Eagle Has Landed. (1976, PG) 2.55 Bonneville. (2006, PG) 4.35 Finding You. (2020, PG) 6.50 Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 8.30 A Fistful Of Dollars. (1964, MA15+) 10.25 The Grump: In Search Of An Escort. (2022, M, Finnish) 12.30am Lawless. (2012, MA15+) 2.40 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Treaty Road. 1.30 Eight Ladies. 2.00 Talking Language. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Guardians Of The Wild. 7.30 The Point. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding USA: World Team Series. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, M) 12.20am Late Programs. NITV (34)
Wednesday, October 15
ABC TV (2)
6am The
7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Surfing Aust. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie.
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6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Pilgrimage: The Road Through The Alps. (Final, PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.55 Restoration Australia. (R) 2.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PGa, R) 10.00 Tough Trains. (PGav, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Tell Me What You Really Think. (M, R) 3.00 Such Was Life. (PGa, R) 3.10 The Cook Up. (R) 3.40 Black Cockatoo Crisis. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PGs, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG)
8.30 Mother And Son. (PGdl) Arthur attempts to become a different person.
9.00 The Assembly: Julia Morris. (Ml, R)
9.45 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG, R)
10.30 If You’re Listening. (R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.25 Planet America. (R) 11.55 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+, R) 12.25 Grand Designs. (M, R) 1.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)
3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Idea Of Australia: Land Of The Fair Go? (Premiere)
8.30 Great British Train Journeys From Above: The Ffestiniog Railway. Looks at the Ffestiniog Railway.
9.30 Code Of Silence. (Mlv) Alison meets with Liam.
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 I Am Scrooge. (Premiere, Mal) 11.45 Freezing Embrace. (Malv, R) 1.25
Charles I: To Kill A King. (PG, R) 2.30 Tough Trains. (PGa, R) 3.25 Urban Conversion. (R) 4.30 Growing A Greener World. (R) 5.00
NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Programs. 1.30pm
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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PG) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 RFDS. (Ma) Eliza and Pete remain at odds.
8.30 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (M) Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel head down the west coast, where they explore caves.
9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Experts share advice on living well.
10.30 Chicago Fire. (Ma) 11.30 The Agenda Setters. (R) 12.30 Imposters. (Madlsv, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Space Invaders. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl)
8.40 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: The Lost Girls. (Mav) A look at the disappearance of a mother and daughter.
9.40 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) A look at the latest on the AFL trade period. 10.40 9News Late.
11.10 Resident Alien. (Return, Malv)
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 The Garden Gurus. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (Final, PG) Graeme meets a thieving terrier. 8.30 The Gilded Age. (PGa) A visit to the Russells shakes the aunts’ household. George aims to control the narrative. 9.40 Elsbeth. (PGv, R) Elsbeth investigates an app CEO. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping.
Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Patient. 9.50 MOVIE: The Lost Boys. (1987, M) 11.35 The Bloody Decade. 1.35am WWE Legends. 3.05 NHK World
5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.55 Children’s Programs. 2.50pm Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 9.20 Teen Titans Go! 9.55 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Bonneville. Continued. (2006, PG) 6.35 The Movie Show. 7.10 The Snow Foxes. (2023, PG) 8.40 Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 10.20 Like Water For Chocolate. (1992, M, Spanish) 12.20pm Waiting For Anya. (2020, M) 2.20 The Legend Of Longwood. (2014, PG) 4.10 The Eagle Has
(1959) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Major Crimes. 11.50 French And Saunders. 12.30am Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Surfing Aust. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. 12.10pm MOVIE:
Shire of Frankston and Hastings: Electric Light Committee’s Report
Compiled by Cameron McCullough AT the last meeting of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings the Electric Light Committee submitted the following report:
Consideration was given to the request of the Frankston Traders’ Association that energy should be supplied at a reduced rate for block lighting, and it was decided, in view of the financial position, to recommend the applicants to again apply in about three months.
Consideration was given to the request of the Frankston Traders’ Association for improved street lighting, and it was decided on the motion of Cr. Oates, seconded by Cr. Bradbury, that the street lighting be improved by three 100 candle power lamps being erected at each end of the gardens in Bay street; three 50 candle power lamps being erected at Barclay’s corner; one extra 100 candle power and a 3.2 candle power lamp being erected at the entrance to the Honor Avenue, one 100 candle power being put in instead of the present 50 candle power lamp at the intersection of Young street and Wells street; and one 100 candle power lamp being put in in Young street, between Wells street and Ross Smith avenue.
An application was received from residents, asking that a lamp be erected at the intersection of James street and Cranbourne road, and it was decided that the request be complied with, on the motion of Cr. Oates, seconded by Cr. Pratt.
The Frankston Riding members were instructed to report to the next meeting of the committee on the necessity of a street lamp being put in in Playne street
on the Dingle Dell estate.
An application was received from the Frankston Returned Soldiers, asking for reduced charges for lighting, and it was decided on the motion of Cr. Pratt, seconded by Cr. Montague, that the charge be reduced to 7d. per unit.
A request was received from the Frankston Returned Soldiers’ Association, to be allowed to erect notice boards on the electric light poles at each end of Thompson street, and the request was granted on condition that the boards are in conformity with other street notice boards, and that the name of the street is on the top of each board.
Consideration was given to a return prepared by the electric light manager, showing the outstanding accounts, and it was decided on the motion of Cr. Miles, seconded by Cr. Montague, that the outstanding accounts owing for more than one month be placed in the hands of the Shire solicitor for collection.
The question of travelling expense for the Shire engineer was considered, and it was decided to recommend to the Council, on the motion of Cr. Bradbury, seconded by Cr. Armstrong, that the travelling allowance be fixed at £120 per annum.
The request of the Frankston Scouts to hold a sports gathering in the park on Cup Day was granted on the usual terms, subject to them arranging joint occupancy with the Glenhuntly Congregational Sunday School.
Permission was granted to the Salvation Army and the Christian Endeavour Society to occupy the camping area during the Christmas vacation on condition that they provide their own sanitary conveniences.
Consideration was given to the residential area by-law, and it was decided to incorporate the clauses recommended by the Public Works Department, and to recommend the Council to adopt the by-law.
Cr. Bradbury’s action in granting permission to Mr. Sowden to erect a boathouse at Canadian Bay was endorsed, on the motion of Cr. Miles, seconded by Cr. Montague. |
The complaint of Mr. Lomax relative to lamps blowing out owing to interference with street wires by some unknown person was referred to the electric light manager, with power to act, on the motion of Cr. Armstrong, seconded by Cr. Miles.
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A Neglected Heritage
That interesting stretch of country, known as Mornington Peninsula, extending from Frankston, and in a southerly direction to Point Nepean, is, indeed, a neglected heritage, for despite the fact that many thousands of people traverse it from end to end, year in and year out, the one set purpose is to view its scenic grandeur, and with never a thought as to the enormous amount of wealth, in the way of valuable pigments, clays, metals, and deposits of magnificent granite, which lie hidden under ground.
In connection with the granite deposits of the peninsula, it is now common knowledge that some of the very finest green stone ever seen in Australia has recently been located and quarried in the vicinity of Dromana.
It has been stated by experts that the green granite of the peninsula is even superior to that imported from Italy, for the reason that it is beautifully tinted
with pink specks.
Grey granite there is in abundance. Of red ochre, there are also large deposits. Gold has been found in most of the peninsula creeks, and some years ago many fossickers made handsome cheques at the “TubbaRubba” rush.
Quite recently, copper ore, with traces of silver and gold intermixed, was unearthed at a shallow depth within four miles of Frankston township, and it would not be surprising to hear of rich deposits being discovered in the near future, and at a greater depth.
At Pearcedale although that district is not exactly on the peninsula proper, black coal has been located.
No attention whatsoever has been paid to the fine mineral waters of the Mornington Peninsula; yet, within halfan-hour’s walk of Frankston, magnesia, sulphur and (iron) chalybeate springs exist, and are ever flowing to waste.
One large mineral spring, known as the “Blue Lagoon,” is situated at Frankston Park, but of latter years this spring has fallen into disrepute. Large quantities of fine pipeclay are known to exist on the peninsula, and it has been declared that the bed of Kananook Creek, once known as Tangerong River, is composed largely of this material.
Enterprising business men are now turning their attention to the possibilities of good returns from the hidden mineral, and other deposits of Mornington Peninsula.
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Seaford
On Sunday last a large whale was observed some distance out to sea.
The visitor, who is no doubt the same chap as has been seen at various
other places around the bay, put in a lively half-hour at Seaford, and gave exhibitions of his abilities to create a vast commotion in the water, flapping his huge tail and beating an otherwise placid sea into a smother of foam.
After spouting several times he dived to his watery haunts.
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Mt. Eliza Progress Association
A well-attended meeting of the above was held at the Mt. Eliza Hall on Wednesday, September 29.
General business and inward correspondence was dealt with.
It was moved that the secretary (Mr. Moseley) write to the secretary of the Frankston Council, thanking him on behalf of the Council for their prompt attention to better lighting in the district.
At the close of the meeting the ladies’ committee provided refreshments, and an enjoyable dance was held.
At last Friday’s council meeting Cr. Montague succeeded in getting a “tenner” to spend in a very bad part of Boundary road.
This should produce a chorus of approval from those who were sore about its bad condition.
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Frankston Bowling Green
The Shire president (Cr. Wells) will preside at a public meeting in the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall on Thursday night, 15th inst., at 8 o’clock, to arrange for the formation of a bowling club at Frankston and the preparation of greens and croquet lawns on the site which has been granted on the foreshore.
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 9 October 1925
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JOSHUA SEARLE: BIENVENIDO
JOSHUA Searle is an emerging Mornington Peninsula-based artist with an increasing national and commercial profile. His work examines socio-cultural issues and his own diasporic identity. Searle has been a finalist in the Sir John Sulman Prize (AGNSW) (2025, 2023), Fremantle Print Art Award (2025) and a finalist in MPRG’s National Works on Paper (2024).
In 2024, Searle was awarded a Mason Family Trust Fellowship which supported a research trip to his mother’s homeland in Colombia. He explored Indigenous goldsmithing and sculptural practices through museum collections and meeting with archaeologists whilst visiting archaeological sites. There he studied Pre-Columbian artefacts as a means to further understand his own connection to history and identity as an Australian-Colombian.
The exhibition title Bienvenido means ‘welcome’ in Spanish—a greeting that, in this context, evokes a personal arrival, belonging, and return. It captures a significant moment in Searle’s life: his first visit to Colombia, where he met extended family and walked the streets of his ancestral town.
During the Fellowship, Searle met with Eugenio Viola, Artistic Director of the Bogotá Museum of Modern Art who worked in Australia a few years back, connected with contemporary art gallerists, and attended ARTBO, South America’s leading contemporary art fair, as well as visiting many museums of contemporary art, and sites of historical and archaeological significance, tracing the history of Columbia over millennia. Searle worked with Teo Duque, a ceramicist at the Archaeological Museum in Bogotá, who specialised in traditional sculptural practices,
creating reproduction objects for museums. Sharing his connection to and knowledge of these practices with Searle, Duque inspired the next stage of Searle’s work. Back in Australia, Searle collaborated with Melbourne-based artist Brendan Huntley and Stoker Studio in Mornington to produce a new large-scale work El Sudor del Sol (The Sweat of the Sun), a major wall installation inspired by Colombian expressions and techniques he learned from Duque. The title references the indigenous belief in South America that gold was the sweat of sun, also viewed as a god, symbolising balance and divine connection rather than material value. While this history underpins the work, Searle’s focus lies in exploring language and cultural identity, with gold’s symbolism serving as a resonant backdrop.
CHELSEA MORDIALLOC MENTONE NEWS scoreboard
MPCA cricket back for the 2025/26 season
By Cameron McCullough
PROVINCIAL
AFTER winning last season's Peninsula Division grand final, Mornington earned a promotion to Provincial for the 2025/26 season.
Their opening match for the season was against last year’s Provincial premiers, Pines, so could have been expected to be a battle for the newbies.
Pines came within a ball of batting out their entire 40 overs, all out for 176. Mornington started poorly, losing both openers for two and four runs respectively.
The middle order put up a fight for the Bulldogs, with Tom Panich scoring 30 runs, Brendan Walsh 22, and Zac Garnet 39 not out. In the end it wasn’t quite enough, with Mornington running out of batters 28 runs short.
Langwarrin finished last season on the top of the ladder before being knocked out in the semi-finals by Red Hill. It was a disappointing end to the season and they would have been keen to make amends.
Batting first against Dromana, opening batsman Jack Marget managed a "golden duck", but fellow opener and captain, Matthew Prosser, notched up 57 off 63 balls. They managed to make it to the 40-over mark with one wicket in hand for a tidy 189 runs.
Dromana’s openers seemed unperturbed, with Beau Anthony smashing 65 off just 50 balls, and captain Sam Fowler notching up 55. The rest was easy, with Dromana reaching Langwarrin’s total with four wickets in hand and nearly four overs to spare.
Red Hill batted out their entire 40
overs, ending up 8/222. It was an impressive depth among their batters, with nearly everyone making a contribution.
In response, Baden Powell put in a solid effort, but fell well short. They managed just 181 after running out of batters in the 34th over.
Sorrento saw some solid performances among its batters notching up 6/181 in their 40. The highlight was Jedd Falck who managed 46 runs off 53 balls. Heatherhill would have been in trouble if it wasn’t for a strong middle-order stand that got them across the line. They reached Sorrento’s total in the 34th over.
PENINSULA
OLD Peninsula had a point to prove on Saturday in their first match in Peninsula Division after being relegated from Provincial at the end of last season.
They came up against Balnarring, at Balnarring, with the home team managing 160 before running out of batters in the 38th. Old Peninsula reached the total with ease, getting there in the 31st over with five wickets in hand. The best performance for Old Peninsula was Justin Grant with an impressive 62 runs off 60 balls.
Somerville batted out their full 40 overs for the loss of just five wickets in their clash against Long Island. Nick Mann was their best batter with 68 not out.
In reply, Long Island just didn’t have their measure, running out of batters in the 36th over, still 51 runs short of Somerville’s total. Two of Somerville’s bowlers, Jabob Evans and Craig
Black, managed three wickets each.
Mt Eliza batted first in their game against Seaford. The batting performance of the game went to Ravindu Kodithuwakku who scored 80 runs of Mt Eliza’s total of 183.
Seaford struggled to get going before their middle order fired with a 34-run effort from Jordan Desmond and 39 from Shane Hadlum. It was too little too late though with Seaford bowled out for 143; 40 runs short.
It was a walk in the park for last season’s runners up Rosebud, taking on Moorooduc.
Jarrod Hicks notched up 116 and Patrick Nagel 62 on their way to an impressive 227 runs.
Moorooduc held on for the full 40, but couldn’t get the runs required on the board, ending up at 9/118.
DISTRICT
SEAFORD Tigers had their first outing in District Division after being relegated last season. Up against newly promoted Rye, they scored 8/178 in 40 overs. In response, Rye surpassed Seaford Tigers in the 38th over with three wickets in hand.
Crib Point put in a solid performance to notch up 185 after running out of batters in the 39th over. Their middle order was strong with Brayden Gleeson scoring 58.
In response, Carrum Downs put in a methodical performance to creep past the Magpies with just two wickets in hand and 16 balls to go.
It was a tough day at the office for Main Ridge, only managing 100 runs before being bowled out in the 38th over. Flinders responded easily to that
and surpassed their score in the 29th over with the loss of just five wickets.
Likewise, Carrum struggled to get runs on the board with just 107 for the day. Boneo reached the target using just half the available overs, and the loss of just three wickets.
SUB DISTRICT
FRANKSTON YCW couldn’t manage a win over Skye in their round one game. The Stonecats batted first and managed 138 before being bowled out in the 37th over. The target didn’t trouble Skye in the least, surpassing it in the 31st over, with captain Jake Prosser the pick of their batters with 57 not out.
It was a close one between Delacombe Park and Ballam Park. Delacombe Park batted first and got 122 on the scoreboard before running out of batters in the 36th over. In response, Ballam Park got off to a slow start before middle order Will Borthwick added 56 in 63 balls to get them back on track and eventually get them the win.
Baxter managed a first round win in Sub District after being relegated last season. After Pearcedale ran out of overs for 142, Baxter reached the target with ease in the 26th over with the loss of just a single wicket. Todd Quinn was Baxter’s standout batter with 84 not out.
And Mt Martha had a win over Tootgarook. Mt Martha got 149 on the scoreboard before bowling out Tootgarook for 113.
WOMENS DIV ONE
LAST year’s runners-up, Somerville, had something to prove on Sunday in the return of MPCA women’s cricket. Crib Point batted first, with Tracy Thompson swashbuckling at the crease before being given her marching orders LBW for seven. Sarah Norris also managed seven and Victoria Hogan-Keogh 15 not out, with the Magpies running out of overs with 67 runs.
In reply, Somerville were not challenged. They hit the total with the loss of just three wickets, and after 13 overs.
Newly promoted Mt Martha smashed Mt Eliza in their round one clash.
Joining Division One after winning the Division Two Grand Final last season, they managed an impressive 3/148 in their 20 overs, and then put Mt Eliza to the sword. They didn’t bowl the visitors out, but Mt Eliza limped through their 20 overs putting just 56 runs on the board.
Tooradin had an easy day against Tyabb. Tyabb managed 7/71 in their 20 overs. Tooradin reached the target in just nine overs and with the loss of just one wicket. Julie Donahoe managed 20 not out and Stephanie Gonsalvez 35 not out.
Wickets were few and far between in the match between Balnarring and Rye. Balnarring only lost a single wicket for the day on their way to 153 in their 20 overs. In response, Rye only lost two wickets for the day but fell short notching up just 129 runs.
PINES were too good for Provincial newcomers Mornington. Picture: Alan Dillon
Lund led underdogs to glory
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
SK
YE United gaffer Phil McGuinness
had no doubts about handing the captaincy to a player who had only been at the club for one season.
“He trains how he plays, he hates to lose and is very, very competitive,” McGuinness said.
“He never misses a training session and although there were a few older boys in the running he just ticked all the boxes.”
He’s talking about Ben Lund who took over from club icon Marcus Collier last November after the latter left.
And 23-year-old Lund rubberstamped the coach’s decision by leading his men to promotion from State 2 South-East.
“I think we surprised a few people,” Lund said.
“The standard premise is that the more you pay the more results you get but part of what made this year so sweet is that we did it on one of the smallest if not the smallest budgets in the comp.
“We had an underdog status throughout the year and I think that galvanised the boys because no-one else thought we could do anything but internally we didn’t accept that.”
Player turnover at Skye in the past two seasons has been extensive and last pre-season the early focus was on assessing the many new players trying to win a spot in the senior squad.
“We had no idea what the team would look like with so many players trying out,” Lund said.
“It was really hard to work out which players would be playing let alone whether we’d be any good or not.
“Not that I’m big on pre-season being much of a guide anyway.
“If you look at the previous year we did alright pre-season but ended up battling to avoid relegation and this year we were pretty average pre-season but results went our way.
“After we beat (eventual champion) St Kilda to go four wins and one loss in the first five rounds it started to look different from a flukey hot streak.
“It’s certainly in the back of your mind that we’re competitive here and we might have a chance of doing something.”
Lund has only been in Australia since 2021 but has enjoyed two promotions already.
When the New Zealander arrived in Melbourne he played out the COVIDinterrupted season with Eastern Lions’ under-21s.
His switch to Beaumaris was an as-
tute move and he was part of the club’s State 1 championship side.
“Although I didn’t start many games and had lots of bench minutes it was really cool to be part of that Beauy side.”
At Beaumaris he’d met Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor, an assistant coach, and when Taylor returned to Frankston Pines Lund wasn’t far behind.
Although he achieved his personal goal of getting more game time he was part of a Pines side that struggled throughout the season and eventually was relegated from State 2 South-East.
“I was living in Frankston and Skye was one of the closest clubs.
“I’d heard from ‘Squizzy’ and others that Skye was a decent club so I got in touch with Phil and went down to training.
“I enjoyed myself and could see me
getting game time there which swayed me to sign for Skye.”
Lund made 19 appearances for Skye last year and 21 this year.
“I’m most definitely staying at Skye.
“The culture there is second to none.
“They are a really close playing group and the expectation when you join is that you’ve become part of the Skye family.
“I noticed that quite early and it’s something I’ve really enjoyed.”
Lund and his teammates will have a demanding pre-season given their coach’s eagerness to produce one of the fittest teams in the league.
Pre-season starts on Tuesday 18 November.
McGuinness had been keeping that under wraps as he wanted his players to be given time to enjoy their achievement this year.
It’s likely that the club again will base much of its pre-season at Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve as McGuinness believes that the synthetic surface there “can be tough on the body especially when it’s hot” which helps players build a strong fitness base.
“I’m expecting an intense pre-season as there is a significant difference between State 1 and State 2,” Lund said.
“You have to think and act quicker but I’m expecting that we’ll have plenty of game time pre-season so we’re not playing catch-up when the league starts.
“Within the club we’ll aim for as high as we can.
“I think we’ll be a very competitive team and I personally believe that we’ll win a lot of games.”
Meanwhile despite dropping down two tiers to the new State 6 South East next year the Frankston Pines story is one of remarkable resilience and success.
Late last year the previous committee couldn’t get out of the door quickly enough dumping a financial basket case and on-field collapse into the laps of new president Liz Diaz, club secretary Tanya Wood and treasurer Sarah Silberer.
“When we took on the club back in November 2024 we faced some serious challenges,” Diaz said.
“We had just $400 in the bank, five Mini Roo teams, no junior team or senior team and over $60,000 in club debt.
“Fast forward to today and I could not be prouder of what we’ve been able to achieve.”
Pines now has eight Mini Roo teams, a junior team, senior men’s and women’s teams and has paid off more than 50 percent of its debt.
“This turnaround is nothing short of incredible and a testament to the hard work, passion, and commitment of our volunteers, players, families, and wider community,” Diaz added.
“This year was the year of the rebuild, arguably the toughest in the club’s 60-year history.
“Next year our focus will shift to building structure, support systems, and long-term stability across all programs.”
Last weekend there was a large turnout at the club’s presentation night.
Goalkeeper Caleb Parr won the coach’s award, the Golden Glove award and was runner-up in the Players’ Player award which featured joint winners in Ali Khan and Aloysio Ferreira.
Davey Jones won the Golden Boot award.
The senior women’s best and fairest was Sarah Waterland, Players’ Player of the Year was Marcelina Tombra and Rachael Cannon was runner-up.
The women’s Golden Boot winner was Maggie Salloum.
Shout it out loud: Skye United captain Ben Lund (right) and teammate Mitch Blake had plenty to shout about this year with the local club earning promotion to State 1 South-East.
Picture: Sheer Visuals
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