The winner of the 2023 Kingston young citizen of the year award was announced last week. Nominees for the award included Naketra Mendes, Josie Thornton, Caitlin Hughes, Olivia Ayyuce, and Harley Wood (pictured L to R). See story page 3.
NEWLY released data has revealed that more than 1500 people in the Kingston municipality have accessed care due to alcohol or drug-related issues in recent years.
The Alcohol and other Drug Catchment plan of Peninsula Health, 2023 (Bayside Peninsula area), reveals that Frankston has the highest demand for alcohol and drug services in metropolitan Melbourne (2972 AOD episodes of care), with the peninsula close behind at 2262. Kingston had 1557. The data was collated between 2019 and 2022.
The catchment plan - which also covers Bayside, Stonnington, Glen Eira and Port Phillip - looks at service usage data to identify the needs of people with alcohol and drug (AOD) problems, and
factors driving support and demand for alcohol and other drug services.
The data revealed that despite high levels of service need in Frankston and on the peninsula overall demand is not currently being met, with four week waiting times for services being common throughout 2022.
Last month, the closure of a Frankston general practice left hundreds of methadone users in limbo.
Frankston Healthcare Medical Centre, a private general practitioner, was scheduled to close in late September. It offered pharmacotherapy treatment to patients living with drug addiction. Methadone is a common pharmacotherapy prescription.
The GP’s director Nadia Siciliano
told 3AW last month that more than 400 weekly patients would be affected by the closure. She said that the state government did not support the clinic when it asked for help.
“We have 1800 heroin addicts or drug addicted patients that come in that we treat,” she said. “About 400 to 500 patients a week that we see that are on methadone, sublocade, and suboxone will be at Frankston [Hospital] emergency department.
“Your [emergency] department is going to explode and if these patients don’t get seen the crime rate in Frankston is going to go up because a lot of patients are going to relapse.”
A Monash University report released in February revealed that private prac-
tices are overwhelmingly caring for most patients receiving pharmacotherapy treatment in Victoria. The review panel’s report, Review of the Medically Supervised Injecting Room, read that just 50 of Victoria’s 14,804 pharmacotherapy patients were in the public system.
“Victoria’s pharmacotherapy system (...) is founded on ageing policy, programs and regulation and is becoming increasingly difficult to access due to significant workforce issues and a dwindling pool of doctors and pharmacists willing to take on pharmacotherapy patients,” the report read. “While the number of pharmacotherapy patients has plateaued over the past decade, the panel understands this is indicative of high levels of unmet need.”
Frankston Healthcare director Siciliano said that there is a shortage of doctors willing to engage in pharmacotherapy treatment, and called the situation a “big problem”.
Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke was contacted for comment.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has also released new figures that show that across the country, there was a 9.1 per cent increase in the alcohol-induced death rate in 2022 – the highest rate recorded in more than a decade. There were 1742 alcohol-induced deaths (1245 males and 497 females).
For support visit adf.org.au or call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015. Brodie Cowburn and Liz Bell
Kingston City Hall - 979 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin
Longbeach Place
New 2023 program out now. Call 9776 1386 or visit www.longbeachplace.org.au
You can also call in 15 Chelsea Rd, Chelsea
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.
Patterson Lakes Community Centre
Each month the PLCC promotes a local artist by showcasing their work in our recently created exhibition space. This is a fantastic opportunity for artists to get some exposure in our community. Contact 9581 3040 PattersonlakesCC@kingston.vic.gov.au
Southern Area Concert Band are seeking new brass, percussion and wind players! Rehearsals every Monday (except public and school holidays). Wind Band 5:30pm - 7pm. Concert Band 7:30pm - 9pm. NG Senior Citizen Hall 964 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin www.sacb.com.au | secretary@sacb.com.au
Bunarong Bushwalking Club
Come and explore the great outdoors with a local walking group. Bunarong Bushwalking Club members enjoy walks on Sundays and Wednesdays. For more information contact us on 0400 329 710, or see our Facebook page and www.bunarongbushwalkingclub.com.au
Chelsea Heights Community Centre
Join 123Read2Me in sorting books for disadvantaged kids. We provide full training. Thursdays & Saturdays 10-1 in Heatherton (Moorabbin). Contact Jeff at 0402 183 123 to learn more. Your time and effort will bring joy and learning to young readers!
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.
Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir
Planning a Singing Tour of Wales this year
Rehearsal every Sunday evening at 7pm at Yamala Park Bowls Club Dunstan St Frankston
South. For more details contact Trudi on 0406 678 261 or email info@mpwlc.com
The Probus Club of Seaford.
We meet the 2nd Thursday of the month at The Pat Rollo Football Club, Silver Avenue, Frankston North. For more information call Johanne: 0419 326 085.
Frankston CWA
Frankston Food Swap
2nd Saturday of the month at 1pm.
Swap your excess vegies, homemade foods or seedlings. Kareela Café, 53 Kareela Rd, Frankston
Peninsula Women’s Hockey Association
Come and join the PWHA at Monash University grounds, Frankston on a Monday night. Friendly, fun but competitive and a mix of skills and ages range from 13 to 70+.
Contact: rebekahkh@hotmail.com
ParkinSong Langwarrin
Meets at Grace Church, cnr Warrandyte & Cranbourne Rds on Thursday afternoons at 2pm. Music therapy, gentle exercise & support for carers & those living with Parkinson’s. Contact: parkinsonglangwarrin@outlook.com or phone Cathy 8809 0400 for 2023 dates.
Frankston Ladies Probus
Meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 2 Logan St. Frankston. 10am - noon. We have a guest speaker at each meeting. Lunches, day trips, chat/coffee mornings, etc. Ring Jo for more info: 0400 514 212
Frankston Ladies Choir is a fun and friendly choir, meeting on Tuesday evenings in a spacious modern venue. Ladies interested in joining are welcome to come along. Call Marion for details 0498 210 824.
Peninsula Activities Group
Rotary’s Interplast Charity Golf Day.
Friday 13 October. Tee off at 12pm at Rossdale Golf Club. $120 per player. Auction, Raffle & after game snacks. Funds going to support surgeons in life changing surgery in Asia Pacific. www.interplast.org.au
The Pathways for Carers Project offers carers of people with a disability or mental illness an opportunity to attend walking events in Victoria. Next dates: 19 Oct, 16 Nov, 21 Dec, at Mordialloc Neighbourhood House from 9.45am ART SHOW: Celebrating Diverse Creativity
October 13th – 14th. 10 am to 3 pm. Marvellous array of photographs, acrylics, watercolours, and drawings, each capturing the unique vision and talent of our artists.
U3A Mornington, Currawong Community Centre, 5-17 Currawong Street, Mornington Birdwatching. Join Birdlife members for a guided bird walk: 15 October, 10am at Frankston Natural Features Reserve. Meet at the reserve car park. Enter Lawson Ave, turn left into Water Way, then right into Jeremy Way. Enquiries: 0429 947 893
Mentone Heritage Railway Station Arts & Craft Market. 1st Sunday of every Month, 8am-2pm. Arts, Gifts, Textiles, Wellbeing, Toys, Candles, Jewellery, and a hands on Potter on site. Local groups & Buskers to entertain you
The Aspendale Seniors Club
Mondays at 1.15pm. Join us for a great concert with a professional entertainer. Only $5. We also have table tennis, gentle exercises, and other activities. 151A Station Street, Aspendale. Phone Sheila on 9772 5639 or 0417 542 941
Mordialloc Chelsea Evening View Club
First Tuesday evening of the month at Woodlands Golf Club. View is a leading women’s volunteer organisation where women connect and support the Smith Family Children’s Education Charity. Contact Rhonda Lawrence on 0407 771 625.
Friendly Social Tennis
Every Monday and Wednesday morning, 9.30am till 12 noon. All standards of tennis, including beginners, are welcome. First visit is FREE. Tennis racquet available for use. 13 Beardsworth Ave, Chelsea. Phone Fay 0438 722 007 or just arrive.
Rotary Club of Mordialloc Meets weekly on Tuesdays, 6.30-7.30pm meeting and dinner afterwards at Mordialloc Sporting Club (MordyHQ), 528 Main Street, Mordialloc. New members welcome. Call Trina Williams on 0403 046 449 or email: info@mordiallocrotary.org.au
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.
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.
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.
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.
Volunteer at a Family Life Op Shop. Volunteer with our amazing team and make a difference in your community. No experience necessary! To find out more or to express your interest call 03 8599 5433 o visit familylife.com.au/volunteer
VIEW Club- First Tuesday each month
VIEW is a leading women’s volunteer organisation where women can connect regularly with others and help the disadvantaged. Dinner meetings monthly at the Patterson River Country Club. Contact Lucinda 0431 426 170 or lucinda. bertram@gmail.com
U3A Frankston - Karingal Place
Enrolments for classes and new members available online. Please go to our website u3af. org.au for further information.
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
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
Friendly Cards Group 500 cards
Wednesday nights: 7.20pm - 10.30pm. Frankston North Community Centre; 26 Mahogany Ave Frankston North. All are welcome. Cost $5. Tea & coffee available. Enquires Roma: 0438 540 108 or Bill: 0417 396 247
Chatty Cafe - Coffee and chat
Frankston Library Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm. Everyone welcome. Further info contact Jacky on 0416 860 239 or mornpen@chattycafeaustralia. org.au or see www.chattycafeaustralia.org.au
Fly Fishing 4th Thurs each month at 7pm. Mornington Peninsula Fly Fishers welcome visitors to our monthly club meetings held in Leawarra House, 200 Beach Street Frankston. For more information find us on Facebook.
Frankston Bridge Club
Has moved to a new location at 200 Beach Street, Frankston. We welcome all past, current and new members to come and visit us. Please call Sue for additional info 0412 975 502.
Frankston Stroke Support Group
Our group is open to new members for support and socialisation. Meets the first Wednesday of the month from 1pm-3pm at the Frankston North Community Centre. For more information contact Janelle on 9789 6427 or janellethompson@bigpond.com.
VIPA Foundation
Open to vision impaired people, their families and support workers as well as anyone who would like the chance to meet and socialise regularly. 49 Railway Parade, Seaford. Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings. Ph: 0458 831 313
Friendship Club meets every third Friday of each month at Uniting Church Hall, High Street, Frankston. Meet at 10.00 for 10.30 start. After meeting stop and have a cup of coffee/tea and a chat. Contact Joana 9775 2304.
Peninsula Field Naturalists Club
16 High St Frankston on the 2nd Wednesday of the month 8pm.We are amateurs who are interested in all aspects of the natural environment. Ring Judy on 0400 910 941, or visit www.peninsulafieldnaturalists.org.au
McClelland Spinners and Weavers
Weekly sessions of spinning, handweaving and knitting at our studio at McClelland Gallery. Everything you need to get started. Find us on Facebook or email us at: mcclellandspinnersandweavers@gmail.com for more information about session times and fees.
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.
The next Community Event Calendar will be published 1st November 2023
Email your free, 40 word, listing to communityevents@mpnews.com.au by 25th October 2023
A YOUNG robotics enthusiast has been named the 2023 young citizen of the year by Kingston Council.
Josie Thornton, a 16-year-old student from Parkdale Secondary College, was handed the award last week. She is a member of an all-female robotics team who recently competed in Houston in the United States.
Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said Thornton was selected from a group of seven outstanding finalists - people aged between 12 and 25 were eligible.
“We encourage our youth to take an active role in our community and we’re proud to host this event to shine a light on their positive contributions,” Saab said. “It’s always inspiring to hear the stories of our outstanding nominees and how they are working hard to create better lives for themselves and others. This group are passionate about a cleaner, greener planet and are strong, resilient, outspoken advocates for improvements in their schools and communities.
“They have achieved great things across a wide range of fields and are each making our city an even greater place to be. Congratulations to you all.”
Other finalists were graphic designer Naketra Mendes, community worker Tharial Ter, ADF future innovators award winner Caitlin Hughes, Universal Magazine volunteer Harley Wood, and students Skye Sutton and Olivia Ayyuce.
JOSIE Thornton with the mayor Hadi Saab. Picture: Supplied
MENTONE Cricket Club has received $15,000 from Cadbury to help run the club.
Club stalwart Peter Duffy was named one of ten winners of Cadbury’s volunteer values awards last month. He received $15,000 for the club’s operations and management, and $2500 for himself.
Duffy (pictured above with club members) has been a member of the cricket club for 40 years - his four decades have included stints as president, junior coach, and curator. He has been on the committee of the club for 30 years.
KINGSTON Council has had to find an extra $3.1 million to fund projects from its 2022/2023 budget.
Around $16 million is needed to fund works that have carried over from 2022/2023 to 2023/2024, although most of that can be covered by an underspend on projects.
A report prepared by Kingston Council officers read that council spent $69.1 million of its planned $80.1 million capital works budget. The $10.9 million in unspent capital funds, paired with $2 million in grant revenue, will make up $12.9 million of the carryover budget.
At their most recent public meeting, Kingston councillors approved the carryover budget. The remaining $3.1 million will be funded using a $1.5 million 22/23 surplus, $1.2 million from its reserve, and $400,000 from a newly created capital reserve.
The funding will be used on works at Peter Scullin Reserve. Money is also being spent on the Mentone Foreshore precinct, foreshore infrastructure renewals, and Don Tatnell site management.
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A MAN charged with sexual offences allegedly committed through his role at a Keysborough temple has been hit with more charges.
The 68-year-old Keysborough man was charged with sexual penetration of a child under 16 years and indecent act with a child under 16 on 16 August. Last month he was issued seven
more charges after two more complainants came forward to police.
The alleged offending occurred between 1996 and 2004. The man came into contact with his alleged victims through his position at a Keysborough temple, police say.
In a statement, Victoria Police encouraged victims to step forward.
“Victoria Police encourages all victims of sexual assault and child abuse, and anyone who has knowledge of such a crime, to make a report,” it said.
“Victoria Police is committed to investigating and bringing to justice those people who prey on children no matter how many years have passed.”
CARRUM MP Sonya Kilkenny has will remain the planning minister in new Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan’s cabinet.
Kilkenny was appointed to the position by Daniel Andrews last year. Allan unveiled her revised cabinet last week, with Kilkenny’s position unaffected. She was also named the new “minister for the suburbs.”
“Sonya Kilkenny will retain her responsibilities as minister for planning and also become minister for the suburbs as she continues to drive a package of planning reforms from Victoria’s
2023–2024
Housing Statement – clearing the backlog of approvals, making sure good decisions are made faster and guiding the way our suburbs grow,” a statement from the Premier read.
Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson was named parliamentary secretary for health infrastructure and for mental health and suicide prevention.
CARRUM MP Sonya Kilkenny. Picture: Supplied
Together, MDD patients may be able to contibute to our understanding of depresion.
If you have Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) that hasn’t responded to antidepressant medication, learn about this research study of an investigational drug for MDD. As part of their study participation, participants will be regularly evaluated and closely monitored by a team of medical professionals.
To pre-qualify for this study, you must:
• Be 18 to 65 years of age
• Have been diagnosed with MDD
• Be in a current depressive episode for at least 8 weeks but not more than 24 months
• Have been taking an antidepressant medication for at least the last 6 weeks
Additional criteria will apply. All study-related visits, tests, and study drugs will be provided at no cost. In addition, reimbursement for study-related travel may be provided.
For more information, please contact: Xenia Jung (Research Nurse)
Now in its 12th year, with more than $1.4 million in grants already delivered, IF Business Grants make today’s business vision tomorrow’s reality.
Frankston City Council is as committed to the growth and success of your business as you are. We have helped more than 75 innovative and sustainable business ideas come to life since 2012 through our Business Grants Program. This year there is $180,000 available
with grants between $5,000–$20,000 on offer to help business; expand to a larger space, invest in capital, relocate or expand business to Frankston City or move an existing home based or mobile business to a vacant commercial, industrial or retail space in Frankston City.
Grants are open to businesses in the manufacturing, retail, health, professional services and hospitality sectors.
Stage 1.
Applications ‘Project Brief’ are open 2 October and close 13 October 2023.
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KINGSWOOD Golf Gourse owner AustralianSuper has confirmed it still plans to sell the site despite the planning minister’s recent rezoning approval.
Planning minister Sonya Kilkenny confirmed that the Dingley Village site would be rezoned for development last month, although didn’t approve AustralianSuper’s submitted plans. The plan was sent to her around 18 months ago.
AustralianSuper announced it intended to sell the site weeks before Kilkenny’s decision. It confirmed to The News that the sale process was proceeding.
“AustralianSuper is looking to sell the former Kingswood Golf Course site,” AustraliaSuper development senior investment director Fiona Dunster said. “The fund has reviewed its property portfolio and identified several assets globally that are no longer aligned with the new strategy and should be considered for divestment, this includes the former Kingswood Golf Course site.”
The golf course at 179-217 Centre Dandenong Road was bought by AustralianSuper for $125 million in 2014. The super fund had planned to build around 800 dwellings on the land, but failed to get the project approved for years.
A statement from Kingston Council read that it was disappointed in the rezoning, saying that its housing strategy would help ease the housing crisis instead.
“Kingston Council joins with the Dingley Village community in its disappointment that valuable green open space at the Kingswood Golf Course site has been rezoned for housing by the Victorian minister for planning,” it read.
“Kingston’s housing strategy is a positive plan that identifies more suitable sites for new housing growth to meet the forecast demand, and we call on the minister to approve this plan as soon as possible. “
Council sent its draft housing strategy and neighbourhood character study to the planning minister for approval in August. In the 2021 draft of the strategy, 77.24 per cent of land in the Kingston municipality was zoned “neighbourhood residential” to limit development to two storeys.
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A CEREMONIAL torch was carried through Frankston last week to commemorate the 100year anniversary of the Legacy charity.
The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay 2023 began in April in France. The torch was then carried to London, where it was greeted by King Charles III, before travelling onto Australia to pass through the 44 national Legacy clubs.
Last Wednesday, 27 September, the torch passed through the Mornington Peninsula. It began at Schnapper Point before travelling to
Mornington Memorial Park, Rupert White Reserve, and finally the Frankston War Memorial for the lighting of the cauldron.
This leg of the torch relay was completed by Anne Hill, Ron Chidgey, Roger Beacall, and Jim Dickson.
Legacy was established in 1923 to support veterans and their families in the wake of World War I. It still supports the families of veterans today.
For more information visit legacy.com.au
If your business pays another company to provide contract staff, cleaners or security guards, you’re probably using labour hire services.
Under Victorian law, companies that provide these services must be licensed, to protect workers and improve the fairness and integrity of the labour hire industry.
If you use an unlicensed labour hire provider, it could cost you – fines of over $600,000, impacts on your workers and disruption to your business.
And if your business provides labour hire services, you need to ensure you meet your licence obligations – to contribute to a fairer industry, avoid penalties, and provide assurance to your clients.
This one-hour session will cover:
• Businesses’ obligations under Victorian labour hire law
• LHA’s current compliance and enforcement focus
•Tools and resources to support businesses
• Questions and answers
Session details
11am - 12pm
Thursday, 5 October 2023
Register to attend
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KAYCE SMITH
Parents: Ashleigh & James Smith
Birth date: 27.9.2023
Birth weight: 2940gms
Born at: Frankston Hospital
SCARLETT SMITH
Parents: Ashleigh & James Smith
Birth date: 27.9.2023
Birth weight: 2639gms
Born at: Frankston Hospital
Indigenous people are extending their hand for recognition in the Australian Constitution. The question is - will we take it?
If we vote Yes to the referendum, it will be a win win for all of us Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in our country Australia.
Some of us have worked in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Queensland Indigenous communities. We have become aware of deaths in custody and family trauma. Others of us have seen in the media reports about government monies allocated but not fully used for the peoples’ needs - rather kept by the service providers.
A Voice to Parliament opportunity means Indigenous people will be able to represent their own people regarding their needs and the use of public monies.
We can all become more aware of the story for Indigenous people in our country by watching NITV, ABC and SBS programs presenting issues of the lives of the people who wish to walk alongside us into the future.
Wally Sharman, MorningtonFrom the heart is what is needed for the Voice to succeed. Forget the rhetoric about the rights and wrongs from either side. When we look into our own hearts, we can see what needs to be done. We know that visiting far-flung areas and seeing the humpies isn’t working, either.
The reason is that the bureaucrats and governments stopped listening long ago. Even though they saw the dire living conditions of no water, taps, or flooring, they did nothing.
Simple living that you and I take for granted was not given to the Indigenous people.
REMI MAREE HODGES
Parents: Chloe Corish & Nicholas Hodges
Birth date: 25.9.2023
Birth weight: 3490gms
Born at: Frankston Hospital
BABY MAHER
Parents: Jordan Lynch Walters & Alexander Maher
Birth date: 19.9.2023
Birth weight: 3495gms
Born at: Frankston Hospital
NEESHA SURESH
Parents: Leah Suresh & Suresh Devarajan
Birth date: 18.9.2023
Birth weight: 3500gms
Born at: Frankston Hospital
OLIVE BACH
Parents: Imogen Neumann & Joshua Bach
Birth date: 20.9.2023
Birth weight: 3500gms
Born at: Frankston Hospital
We are already one nation, one country and one people where everyone should be treated the same.
I fear the Canberra Voice would push for fundamental changes to Australia at huge potential cost.
The Canberra Voice would probably want to institute reparations, High Court appeals, abolish Australia Day, and Australian flag.
Almost certainly [it would] lead to conflict with heritage laws and a demand for treaty, which would result in massive compensation.
When it’s realised Canberra Voice doesn’t work, however it’s too late to go back, as it’s in the constitution.
Australia’s Indigenous people are already well represented and currently have a voice.
Government has always been able to listen to Indigenous people and provide them with whatever they wish.
A Canberra Voice would only bring expectation for the federal government to support all requests, and if refused likely awkward court appeals. We don’t require another tier of bureaucracy with more red tape, delays and continuing unnecessary cost.
The proposal is wrongly presented and unfairly conducted. Totally unnecessary for the federal government to waste at least $400 million on a referendum.
Uncertainty who is Indigenous. To recognise past wrongs, aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are now provided significantly more government benefits than other Australians.
Between the last two government Census taken, there was a significant increase in the number of Australians identifying themselves as Indigenous.
These are first Australians, and yet those who came long afterwards treated them as less than human. They brutalised them. They took their lands and continued to ignore the rights that are theirs, and destroyed a long heritage of truthtelling, stories from long ago.
They are our people, our equals and as much as that will make some draw in their breath, that’s another truth. All we need to do is listen, open our hearts and recognise Indigenous people in the Constitution. It is the least we can do and what the Indigenous people ask of us.
Anne Kruger, RyeA Voice to Parliament would have no difference to Indigenous Australians.
There is no need to create (another) Voice to Parliament for our indigenous Australians.
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A Canberra Voice would make no difference compared to all the other Indigenous voices we already have.
Voice totally unnecessary and a large financial waste of our taxes to conduct this referendum.
The way to go is to vote No.
Ian Smith, TyabbThe referendum will be held on Saturday 14 October 2023. Voting is compulsory even if you are 70 years of age or older.
If you can’t make it to a polling place on voting day, you may be eligible to vote early.
For more information go to www.aec.gov.au or call the AEC on 13 23 26
Appropriate COVID-19 safety measures will be in place at all polling places.
Voting is compulsory for Australian citizens aged 18 years and older. If you don’t vote, you may be prosecuted. Voting more than once is a criminal offence.
aec.gov.au | 13 23 26
SBS, 8.30pm
Affable chef Luke Nguyen (pictured) returns with another foodie travelogue, this time exploring the sights, sounds and smells of southern India. It’s somewhere Nguyen has dreamed of visiting for decades, and in tonight’s premiere finds Nguyen finds himself in the thriving city of Bangalore. His first stop is the Mavalli Tiffin Rooms, one of Bangalore’s oldest institutions, where generations of locals have met to catch up over coffee. East of the city, he learns how to make Idli, a breakfast staple.
FRIDAY
THE FATHER
SBS WORLD MOVIES, 7.40pm
Veteran actor Anthony Hopkins puts on a masterclass in his Academy Award-winning role as an octogenarian grappling with dementia. Olivia Colman (pictured) is likewise remarkable as the daughter who is trying her best to provide care for her father despite his insistence he needs none. Firsttime director Florian Zeller, has crafted a profoundly moving portrayal that gives audiences an inkling of how terrifying the grips of this disease can truly be.
SBS VICELAND, 9.10pm
This superb adaptation of Irish author Sally Rooney’s best-selling novel continues as the drama between its unconventional quartet heats up. Resentment and jealousy rear their heads at the end of their Croatian getaway when the connection between 21-yearold best friends Bobbi (Sasha Lane, pictured, left) and Frances (Alison Oliver, pictured, right), and older married couple Nick and Melissa grows more tangled. This faithful 12-part miniseries thankfully has plenty of time to explore all of the intricacies of Rooney’s prose on screen.
SEVEN, 7pm
It takes dedication and passion to ride out the literal highs and lows to the final episode of this dramatic singing competition – and that’s just for loyal viewers. For the talented four artists who have sung their hearts out to dazzle judges Jason Derulo, Guy Sebastian,
Kruger will surely have the the coveted recording solos and moving duets with their
6.00 The Drum.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Foreign Correspondent. A look at the role of mining in Argentina’s future.
8.30 Grand Designs: House Of The Year: Exceptional Materials And Craftsmanship. Part 4 of 4.
9.20 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip: Brisbane To Cairns – Try Not Die. (R) Griff Rhys Jones explores Australia by train.
10.10 Art Works. (Final, PG, R)
10.40 ABC Late News.
10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (PG, R) 12.10 Q+A. (R)
1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Tenable. (R)
4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PGd, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (PG)
8.30 Luke Nguyen’s India. (Premiere) Luke Nguyen explores Southern India.
9.30 Crime. (MA15+av) The killer toys with Lennox’s team.
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Devils. (MA15+ad)
12.00 Nine Perfect Strangers. (MA15+s, R)
3.40 Italian Food Safari. (R) 4.10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.40 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. (PG) Mali must act on Rose’s ultimatum.
7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R) A learner driver bursts into tears.
8.30 MOVIE: Pretty Woman. (1990, Mls, R) A businessman, in need of an escort for the evening, gives a prostitute a first-hand look at the lives of the mega-rich. Richard Gere, Julia Roberts, Hector Elizondo.
11.05 The Latest: Seven News.
11.35 The Great Diamond Heist. (PGa, R)
12.40 The Resident. (Ma, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGal) With $15,000 on offer in the creative challenge, the contestants are desperate to impress.
8.40 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. England v New Zealand. First innings. From Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India.
11.00 ICC World Cup: Innings Break. Takes a look at the day’s play.
11.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. England v New Zealand. Second innings.
3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R)
News Early Edition.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan.
9.00 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.
10.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.
11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.
12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC (2) SBS (3)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News
Mornings. 10.00 Makers Of Modern Australia. (PGa, R) 11.00 Nick Cave And Warren Ellis
At Hanging Rock. (PG, R) 11.30 The Pacific. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader. (Mdl, R) 2.00 WTFAQ. (Ml, R)
2.30 Starstruck. (Ml, R) 2.55 Restoration
Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Tenable. (R) 4.40 Long
Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.00 The Drum. Presented by Dan Bourchier.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis does some paving.
8.30 Sherwood. (MA15+l) Ian and Kevin are called to the scene of a second murder. Scott remains at large.
9.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R)
The body of a wealthy landowner goes missing on the night of his death, exposing a web of secrets.
11.00 ABC Late News.
11.20 Silent Witness. (Mav, R)
12.15 Harrow. (Final, Mav, R)
1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Cook Up Bitesize. (R)
9.15 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.05 Food, Sail, Love. (Premiere) 11.05 The Last Overland: Singapore To London. (PG, R) 12.00
WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R)
4.00 Multiply. 4.35 Jeopardy! (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 South America With Simon Reeve: Chile And Argentina. (PGaw) Part 5 of 5.
8.40 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire: Women And Power. (Ma) From Nefertiti to Cleopatra, takes a look at women in ancient Egypt.
9.40 U-96, The True Story Of Das Boot. Explores the story of U-96
10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 Unseen. (Malns)
12.05 Furia. (MA15+av, R)
3.40 Italian Food Safari. (R) 4.10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SEVEN (7)
NINE (9)
TEN (10)
6.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (Final, R)
Annabel Crabb meets Anika Wells.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG)
An American PI is arrested for murder.
8.15 Vera. (Mv, R) DCI Vera Stanhope and her team investigate the mysterious death of a John Doe.
9.50 The Newsreader. (Mdl, R)
Dale plans a marriage proposal.
10.40 Shetland. (Malv, R) The hunt is on for Sandy’s attacker.
11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Norfolk Island With Ray Martin. (PG, R)
8.30 Scotland’s Riverwoods. (PG, R) Takes a look at a fish that lives in the forest.
9.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Australia. (R) A journey aboard the Indian Pacific.
10.25 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets Diego Bonetto.
8.30 MOVIE: The Accountant. (2016, MA15+v, R) A maths genius who works as an accountant for high-rolling criminals is pursued by both agents of the Treasury Department and hit men in the employ of one of his paranoid clients who is determined to silence him. Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons.
11.05 To Be Advised.
12.25 12 Monkeys. (MA15+v, R)
1.25 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Beach House Hunters. (Premiere) Hosted by Shelley Craft.
8.30 MOVIE: The Expendables 3. (2014, Mlv, R) A team of mercenaries battles a ruthless arms trader with a grudge against their group. Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham.
11.00 MOVIE: Creed II. (2018, Mv, R)
1.20 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R) 2.15 It’s All Greek To Me. (R) 2.45 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Outdoors Indoors.
4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
6.30 The Project.
7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (R) Guests include Kylie Minogue.
8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.
9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Graham is joined by Michelle Williams, Helena Bonham Carter, Brendan Fraser, Russell T Davies and Oti Mabuse.
10.30 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival.
11.00 The Project. (R)
12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
Mordialloc Mentone
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PGd, R) Officers patrol the Kimberley coast.
7.30 MOVIE: Aquaman. (2018, Mv, R) A half-human, half-Atlantean goes on a quest. Jason Momoa, Amber Heard.
10.15 MOVIE: Underwater. (2020, Mlv) Disaster strikes an underwater facility. Kristen Stewart.
6.00 Nine News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Riverdance 25th Anniversary Special. Takes a look at Riverdance.
8.00 MOVIE: Dirty Dancing.
(1987, Mas, R) A teenage girl falls in love with a dancing teacher. Patrick Swayze.
10.00 MOVIE: Music & Lyrics.
(2007, PGls, R) Hugh Grant.
12.05 Adele: Live In London. (PG, R) 1.20
6.00 Luxury Escapes. Cameron Daddo and Heather Mitchell experience a luxury getaway to the Maldives.
6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) At the height of the pandemic, the state police minister arrives to bar people from the beach.
7.00 Soccer. Australia Cup. Final. Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar.
10.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R)
Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.
11.30 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)
1.20 MOVIE: The Front Runner. (2018, Mls, R) Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga. 3.20 Italian Food Safari. (R)
3.50 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.20
Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News
Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC
Philippines The World Tonight.
6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Shortland St. Noon Is Australia Sexist? 1.05 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 2.20 WorldWatch. 4.25 Mastermind Aust. 5.25 American Runestone: A Viking Mystery.
6.20 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. (Final)
7.30 When Big Things Go Wrong. 8.20 Dirty Rotten Cleaners. 9.10
12.15 12 Monkeys. (MA15+v, R)
1.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout. Replay.
3.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Get Clever. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PGl, R)
7TWO (72)
Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.50 9Honey: He Said She Said. (PG, R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
9GEM (92)
Six Wives. (1972, PG)
2.05pm MOVIE: Murphy’s War. (1971, PG) 4.15
MOVIE: The Alamo. (1960, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Magnificent Seven Ride! (1972, M) 9.35 MOVIE: The Mechanic. (1972, M) 11.40 Late Programs.
6am Children’s Programs.
1.30pm MOVIE: Barbie Mermaid Power. (2022, PG)
2.50 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series.
11.30 So Help Me Todd. (PG, R) Margaret helps a client whose mother passed.
12.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Authentic. (PG) Religious program.
5.00 Hour Of Power.
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World
This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30
Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30
Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 3.15 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 4.05 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (R) 5.00 You Can’t Ask That. (PG, R)
5.30 Antiques Roadshow.
6.30 Voices Of Australia.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) Neville must solve a mystery from the past.
8.30 The Newsreader. (Mal) The News
At Six team is approached by Geoff and Evelyn’s daughter Kay Walters.
9.30 Mother And Son. (PG, R) Maggie fears she is becoming “invisible”.
10.00 Annika. (Mal, R) A Glasgow businessman is murdered.
10.50 Total Control. (MA15+al, R)
11.40 Talking Heads. (PG, R)
12.20 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)
2.00 Escape From The City. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Curious Traveller. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek.
3.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World Championship. Round 9. Highlights.
3.55 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World Championship. Round 10. Highlights. 4.50 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 4.55 Going Places. (R) 5.30 Children Of Chaos: What Became Of WW2 Orphans.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters: A Big Find. (Premiere, PGal) Explorers investigate the Bermuda Triangle.
9.10 Rebel With A Cause: Neville Bonner. (PG) Takes a look at the life of politician and Jagera Elder Neville Bonner AO.
10.10 Empires Of New York: Blinded By The Light. (Madv) Chronicles the rise of five New York icons.
11.00 Bruce Lee: Be Water. (Mav, R)
12.45 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)
2.35 Patriot Brains. (Mals, R) 3.25 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6.00 Weekend Sunrise. The latest news, sport and weather.
7.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Voice. (Final, PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
9.00 7NEWS Spotlight: The Voice Final Pitch.
10.00 Born To Kill? Trevor Hardy. (Mav) A look at serial killer Trevor Hardy.
11.00 Autopsy: USA: Alan Thicke. (Ma) A look at the death of Alan Thicke.
12.00 The InBetween. (Mav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Seven Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6am Morning Programs.
10.30 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v West Indies. Game 1. First innings.
2pm Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v West Indies. Game 1. Second innings. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 8.30 Call The Midwife.
9.40 Miniseries: The Pembrokeshire Murders.
10.45 Late Programs.
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SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.
1.30pm Biraban And Threlkeld: Finding The Third
Space. 2.30 Songlines. 3.05 The Whole Table. 4.05
Going Places. 5.05 Boteti: The Returning River.
6.00 Niminjarra. 6.15 Talking Language. 6.45
News. 6.55 Animal Babies: First Year On Earth.
8.00 The Australian Wars. 9.10 Rebel With A Cause:
Neville Bonner. 10.10 MOVIE: Fatal Beauty. (1987, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.
Corpo Celeste. (2011, PG, Italian) 6.35 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 8.30 The Trust. (2016, MA15+) 10.10 Margin Call. (2011, MA15+) 12.10am Chocolat. (1988, M, French) 2.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Nine News Sunday.
7.00 ICC World Cup: Pre-Game. Pre-game coverage of the ICC World Cup match between India and Australia.
7.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. India v Australia. First innings. From MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India.
11.00 ICC World Cup: Innings
Break. Takes a look at the play so far.
11.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. India v Australia. Second innings.
3.30 Cross Court. (R) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge and Jelena Dokic.
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 Fishing Australia. (R)
5.00 News Early Edition.
5.30 Today.
6am Morning Programs.
7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond
Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop.
10.00 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.20 Garden Gurus
Moments. 11.30 Getaway. Noon MOVIE: Carry On Jack. (1964,
6.30 The Sunday Project.
A look at the day’s news.
7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Guests include Catherine Tate.
8.30 FBI. (Mav) When an off-duty diplomatic security agent is shot while trying to apprehend someone, the team investigates if there is a connection to his time working in Croatia and soon uncovers a global threat.
9.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) The NCIS team recruits a familiar face to help lead them to a ruthless international killer.
10.30 To Be Advised.
11.30 The Sunday Project. (R)
12.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story.
8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.
9.15 Media Watch. (PG)
Hosted by Paul Barry.
9.35 Q+A. The show heads to South Australia.
10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business.
(R) 11.10 The Newsreader. (Mdl, R) 12.00
MOVIE: The Child In Time. (2017, Mals, R) Kelly Macdonald, Benedict Cumberbatch. 1.35
Our Brain. (PG, R) 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.45 Tenable. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30
7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Finding Your Roots: Off The Farm – Melissa McCarthy, Eric Stonestreet. (PG)
8.30 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. Part 1 of 4.
9.30 Michael Mosley’s 21 Day Body Challenge. (PG, R) Part 1 of 3.
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 My Brilliant Friend. (Mals)
12.05 Hidden Assets. (MA15+v, R) 2.55 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. (PGal, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00
NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 SAS Australia. (Return, Malv) Celebrity recruits undertake SAS training.
9.15 The Rookie. (Mv) Tim’s ex-wife returns and asks the team to help her save someone from her undercover past.
10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav)
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Noel Gallagher. (Return, Ml) Zan Rowe chats with Noel Gallagher.
8.30 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (PG) Narrated by Annabel Crabb.
9.30 Australia After War: Homefront. (PGa) Part 2 of 4.
Drugs With Richard Roxburgh. (Mad,
1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
Tenable.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Simon Baker. (PG, R)
8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.
9.30 Dateline: Adrift In Australian Waters. A look at people smugglers.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point: Referendum Road Trip. (R)
11.30 Blackport. (Mls) 12.25 Miniseries: Safe Home. (Mal, R) 4.10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG)
8.30 Mother And Son. (Final, Ml) Robbie’s marriage faces a crisis.
9.00 WTFAQ. A team tries to answer viewer questions.
9.30 Starstruck. (Final, Ml)
10.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)
10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R)
11.05 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 12.05 Annika. (Mal, R) 12.55 MOVIE: The Child In Time. (2017, Mals, R) Kelly Macdonald, Benedict Cumberbatch. 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.40 Tenable. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30
7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Sri Lanka With Alexander Armstrong. Part 1 of 3.
8.30 While The Men Are Away. (MA15+s) Des presides over the opening of the Whitmore prisoner of war camp.
9.40 Elvis’ Women: A Renaissance And A Reckoning. (Mads) Part 3 of 3.
10.55 SBS World News Late.
11.25 Trom. (Madl) 12.55 Vigil. (Mav, R)
4.10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.40 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. (PGa)
7.30 SAS Australia. (Malv) Celebrity recruits undertake SAS training.
9.15 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Long Lartin. (MA15+a) Part 1 of 4. Takes a look inside the prison that convicts dread being sent to, holding some of Britain’s most brutal men.
10.45 The Latest: Seven News.
11.15 Chicago Fire. (Mav) Herrmann calls on Trudy for help.
12.15 The Arrangement. (MA15+av, R)
1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGal)
Hosted by Scott Cam.
8.45 Space Invaders. (PGa, R) The team tackles two neighbouring homes that are jam-packed with clutter.
9.45 Love Triangle. (Mls) The rejected suitors are moving in.
11.00 Nine News Late.
11.30 New Amsterdam. (Mamv, R)
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.05 Desert Vet. (PG, R) 2.00 World’s Greatest Animal Encounters. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 Shark Tank. A panel is pitched inventions.
8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.
9.40 NCIS. (Ma, R) The team investigates the US Secretary of the Navy when her husband claims she tried to murder him.
10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R)
officer is murdered.
The Project. (R)
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 SAS Australia. (Malv) Celebrity recruits undertake SAS training.
9.15 The Amazing Race. (PG)
The teams of two continue their race around the world for a $1 million prize. Hosted by Phil Keoghan.
10.45 The Latest: Seven News.
11.15 Autopsy: USA: Roger Moore. (Ma) A look at the death of Roger Moore.
12.15 The Enemy Within. (Mav, R)
1.15 Travel Oz. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGal) Hosted by Scott Cam.
8.40 To Be Advised.
10.50 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.
11.20 The Equalizer. (MA15+v) An operative kills a group of researchers.
12.10 The Gulf. (Madls, R)
1.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
2.00 Outdoors Indoors.
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
the day’s news and events.
7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) The celebrities and their nearest and dearest travel to the Indian coastal state of Kerala.
9.00 Miniseries: Heat. (Mls) Part 2 of
Despite the bush fire edging closer, Brad fails to take action.
10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGav) The firm is held hostage by a stranger.
11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.
12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
Residential elevators are fast becoming an essential inclusion for many senior Australians, especially those who want to stay in their family home as they age.
When choosing a lift for your home, these are the factors you should consider.
Size – Most people assume that home elevators need a significant footprint, but with continuing advancements in design, there are now lifts on the market invented specifically for residential use.
At less than one square metre, The Mirage, by RESiLIFT, is the most compact home lift available on the market that comfortably fits two people. And the innovative through floor design leaves space within the room when the lift is on the other level. RESiLIFT also offers two larger models, and the salesperson will help you choose the right lift for you based on your needs, floor plan and space.
Purpose - It may sound obvious, but it is important to consider why you want a lift. At first, it might be for transporting groceries from your garage to an upper level. But as time goes on, and your mobility support needs increase, it may be essential to have a lift car that caters for a walking aid or wheelchair. Taking a longer-term view of your potential needs is essential in determining the best lift for your home.
Location – Creating a space for a lift in an existing home requires careful thought. Ideally the lift should be centrally located, possibly near the stairwell or in a converted hallway cupboard.
Lifts with hinged doors need space for the door to open and circulation space around them on both levels. This increases the
total floor area required. RESiLIFT offers doorless lift models and because of this, the designs can fit into almost any home and allow easy access for people with walkers and wheelchairs. The beauty of RESiLIFT is that it has minimal visual impact so can be placed almost anywhere in the home and still blend into the existing décor.
Operation - Some lifts are fully automated which means that the user must be fully enclosed during operation. This begs the question of how to evacuate in the event of a power outage. Alternatively, non-automatic lifts, such as a RESiLIFT, require a competent operator to control movement with continuous pressure on the button to travel. This style of lift also
requires a key to be inserted allowing the owner to isolate the lift when they are unable to supervise it.
Price - Installing a residential lift is significantly cheaper than moving house when you consider agent fees and stamp duty. However, the price for residential lifts varies significantly, ranging from $30,000 plus $3,000 for building works to $80,000 plus $40,000 for building works for larger, commercial-style lifts. Requiring only minimal building works, RESiLIFT is the most affordable lift on the market.
Servicing – Most lift companies require a maintenance contract consisting of services every three or six months.
Because of the simple design, RESiLIFT only requires an annual service, which includes a safety inspection as per the Australian Standard. When choosing a lift, it pays to check the required service frequency and what the cost of these will be.
Customer Service - Unlike most other products, once you install a lift, you will be dealing with the same company for years to come. For this reason, it’s important to choose a reputable company that provides good customer service and is the right fit for you.
If you would like help to choose a lift, please contact RESiLIFT for a free inhome consultation
INSPIRED by some of Australia’s most celebrated, heritage-listed retirement properties, Peninsula Lifestyle Retirement Village is designed to be both beautiful and practical. With gardens and walking paths arranged around the beautifully appointed clubhouse, its pedestrianfriendly village layout connects residents to friends and neighbours, and to the village’s social hub. You’ll revel in the benefits of smartly designed one- and two-bedroom villas in a keyless swipeto-enter gated community set among stunningly landscaped gardens. The Peninsula Lifestyle Retirement Village delivers retirement living at its best.
Share stories with other residents over a cuppa in the community centre or get creative with those who share similar interests.
Whether it be a craft morning, a game of indoor bowls, darts, billiards or simply enjoying a movie or sports event on our big screen. Tone up in the gym, while away hours in the potting shed and raised vegetable gardens or simply relax with a book from the library.
Discover Independent Living with a sense of community complete with security for peace of mind. There’s something for everyone.
Choose from newly refurbished one, two and three bedroom villa units or the convenience and ease of one bedroom apartments within close to the village club centre. Apartments start from $304,000 and villa units from $378,000. Greenways Village is at 330 Frankston-Dandenong Road, Seaford. Telephone (03) 9786 8679. www.greenwaysvillage.com.au
“Thereisjustnothing likebeingsurrounded bygoodpeople”
“There is just nothing like being surrounded by good people”
THERE have been a lot of text messages. They arrive from a number I don’t recognise with a message that reads: ‘Hi Dad, it’s your son. I left my phone in a taxi and this is my new number. I have an urgent bill I need to pay. Please contact me.’ It’s a message that shakes me to the core of my being. I’m overwhelmed with worry at the spectacular misfortune that has befallen my offspring. So deep and profound is my sense of panic that I barely know where to start – should I call the embassy, the Army or roll up their sleeves and get on a plane to sort through the whole catastrophic mess? But then I remembered – I don’t have a son.
It’s a scam, obviously. Scammers are everywhere these days. Seemingly, they live in your phone and emails. There’s not a week that goes by that I don’t get a phone call with an automated message threatening all manner of harm from some Government agency if I don’t pay them a sum of money immediately, or a text at three in the morning saying my package could not be delivered. But even for scammers, attempting to mine parental concern for profit is not so much scraping the bottom of the barrel as it is digging right through it.
I could, of course, ignore the message. But then there would be more messages. It was best to tackle it head on with a message to my fictional child.
“Son, we need to talk.
Your message announcing you’d lost your phone did not come as a surprise to your mother and me. Rather, it’s just the latest instalment in a seemingly inexhaustible supply of inexcusably stu-
pid behaviour that commenced shortly after you were born and persists to the present day. Put simply, son, you are a bona fide idiot of unimaginable proportions.
You must think your parents are fools. By our count, this is the eighth time in the past three weeks that you have lost your phone. Clearly, you are mistaking it for a Frisbee, as nothing else could explain the rate at which you seem to surrender possession of your mobile. It’s almost as though you’re losing it on purpose. Drastic measures are now required.
Clearly, you should abandon mobile phones entirely and return to a simpler, easier to use technology. Which is why I’ve taken the step of purchasing you a pager. Now, if someone needs to communicate with you, they can send a message to your pager and you can make your way to the nearest payphone. Say what you will about a payphone, but no one ever left one in the back of a taxi.
That you also have an urgent bill to pay comes as no surprise. Presumably you have accumulated a significant debt with the taxi company to whom you so recklessly bequeathed your phone. This may sound harsh, but I feel that the best course of action in these circumstances is to withhold any help (financial or emotional) and let the folks at the taxi company do their worst to shake a few dollars loose. Who knows? If they succeed, I might try the same thing the next time I catch you sneaking into the shed to steal my power tools.
Which brings me to my next point. The time has come for you to stop coming to the house. I would refer to these ‘visits’ save that I don’t feel the term is
appropriate having regard for the devastation these sporadic appearances inflict not only on your mother and I but the pets, also. The cat is upset for days after you darken our door. Come to think of it, you’ve never been good with animals. Your childhood resulted in the demise of more goldfish than I can count. It took you a mere fifteen minutes to lose the budgerigar (maybe you mistook it for an iPhone) and there was the day that continues to live in infamy when you glued a guinea pig to each hand as a pair of improvised gloves simply because you said you were ‘cold’. Joanie and Chachi were never the same after that. For the good of the species, I made a point of never having a guinea pig for a pet ever again.
We’ve taken a vote and the results are clear. You’re out. You’re no longer a member of this family and we will be forgetting your name. In the event you have any procedural concerns, I can confirm that this outcome was reached by secret ballot with your mother and I having one vote each. The result was unanimous.
So, my child, farewell and best of luck. In the event that you do, somehow, manage to retrieve your phone, please ensure that you delete my number. It is, we feel, for the best.
Yours faithfully,
The Artist Formerly Known As Dad”
The scammers have not responded. Granted, it’s probably extreme to disown your fictional child, but I feel that his imaginary life is such that a bit of tough love is required. Presumably they’ve lost their phone in the back of a taxi.
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AT last Monday night’s meeting of the Carrum Borough Council the Royal Life-Saving Society brought under notice the following resolution which was unanimously agreed to at the first annual conference of the Royal Life-Saving Society relative to new style of bathing costumes.
Cr. Beardsworth moved no action be taken, and said his motion was recently supported by the Chelsea Life Saving and Swimming Club, the Carrum Foreshore Trust, and also at a function of the council.
He saw no objection to the twopiece Canadian costume as provided in the regulations.
He was sorry to see adverse remarks regarding the Mayor in a Melbourne paper, and thought the remark “Wowserish” was not justified and unwarranted.
Cr. Boyd said in regard to the Foreshore Trust that Mr. Green had pointed out that the two costumes were about the same, removing the objection of the top piece coming up and showing body.
Cr. Williams said one could see more than that at football.
The Mayor said that Cr. Boyd could see more back of the ladies showing in a theatre in 5 minutes than he would see on the beach in 5 years.
He did not see why the council should alter its laws to suit the Royal Life-Saving Society, and thought they (the Society) would be better occupied in its primary object than in teaching municipalities how they should attire their residents.
There was no objection to the dress, and if they wanted it advertised they should get the salesmen to exhibit it
in their shape.
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Frankston Police Court
Tuesday, 2nd October.
Before Messrs. C. W. Grant (chairman), P. Wheeler and J. Brown, J.sP.
Albert Verney, of Frankston, appeared to show cause why he should not contribute to the support of his child, Gladys Verney, aged 16 years, who is at present a ward of the State.
Examined by Senior-Constable Culhane, witness said he had no means and no property.
He followed the occupation of fisherman, and had not earned more than 5/- per week since June last.
He received 8/4 per fortnight from the Repatriation Department.
He suffered from rheumatism and deformity of the feet. Witness said he was supported by his wife, who owned freehold property in Prahran valued at £900.
The Chairman: There appears to be money in the family, and I don’t see why the State should be called on to maintain this child.
On the application of SeniorConstable Culhane, the case was adjourned for three months.
STOLEN FURS.
Robert Burke was charged with the larceny of a fur coat and stole, valued at £18, the property of Miss Vera Patroni, of the Pier Hotel, Frankston.
Senior-Constable Culhane conducted the prosecution.
The facts were that accused and a companion visited the Pier Hotel on Sunday, 23rd September.
They had tea and booked a bed and breakfast, giving instructions to be called early on the following morning.
When the licensee went to the room occupied by accused at 6.30 on Monday morning the door was open and there was no sign of accused or his companion.
Mrs. Margaret Robertson, licensee of the International Hotel, Melbourne, said that on Monday, 24th September, accused, in company with a woman, visited her hotel and offered to sell the fur coat and stole (produced) for £1.
When witness refused to buy, acccused said he would make the articles a present to the lady with him, and he put the coat on her. The lady left the hotel wearing the coat.
Constable Carroll, stationed at Russell Street, said he arrested accused in Exhibition Street.
He was in company with a woman named Mabel Barton. She was wearing the fur coat and stole (produced).
When questioned, the woman said she got the coat and stole from accused. Accused said he had not seen the coat and stole before.
Both were arrested and charged with being in possession of goods suspected of having been stolen.
In the pocket of the coat was an envelope with Miss V. Patroni on it. Miss Patroni came to Russell Street and identified the property as belonging to her.
The two accused were brought before the City Bench on a charge of unlawful possession, and by direction of the Bench the accused was charged with larceny of the coat and stole.
Miss Patroni identified the coat and stole produced as her property. On the Sunday in question she had worn the articles, and on returning from a walk placed them on the bed in her room.
She did not miss the wearing apparel until Tuesday, 25th. She then made a search and found that a diamond ring was also missing.
Peter Patroni, licensee of the Pier Hotel, Frankston, identified the accused as the man who booked the room on the 23rd, with instructions to be called at a quarter-to-seven o’clock.
When witness went to call him at 6.30a.m. the room was empty.
Accused pleaded not guilty, and was committed for trial at the Supreme Court on 15th October.
Accused asked for bail. Senior Constable Culhane objected; accused was a bird of passage. If bail was granted it should be for a substantial sum.
Bail was allowed in two sureties of £200 each. ***
THE fortnightly social organised by the Frankston Fire Brigade took place in the Mechanics’ hall last Monday night, when, despite the stormy weather, there was a large attendance.
Visitors were present from Mornington and Carrum and an enjoyable evening was spent to music supplied by Messrs. Johnston and Laging.
Chief–Officer Marshall, of the Country Fire Brigades Board, was in attendance and held an inspection of the brigade. He put the men through various drill exercises, and was well pleased with their efficiency.
Mr Marshall, in a short address, strongly criticised the action of the local authorities in allowing the valves in the fire-plugs to remain in a choked and neglected condition.
He pointed out that he had previously drawn attention to this matter, and it was time that the Shire Coun-
cil, in fairness to the brigade and the public generally, took steps to remedy the trouble.
In their present condition the plugs would probably be ineffective in case of fire.
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AN alleged “news” sheet, published down Moorabbin way, and boasting a limited “complimentary” circulation in Frankston, makes barefaced raids on the columns of “The Standard” every week.
We have frequently complained of this unscrupulous pirating, and in last Friday’s “Standard’ a little trap was set which closes the “scissors and paste artist” in all his shamelessness.
Last Thursday “The Standard” reporter attended the special meeting of the shire council, held to consider health matters affecting Frankston. There was no other pressman present.
In anticipation of our report being copied we purposely inserted several minor inaccuracies, and these appeared in our Friday’s issue.
Sure enough the Moorabbin “hash” was served up today with the earmarked errors carefully re-produced, without one word of acknowledgment.
Other items which we did not care to mutilate for identification purposes were annexed from our columns and dished up as original reports. It is time the “Copyright Act” was amended to protect legitimate local newspaper enterprise and adequately penalise the shameless and unfair tactics of outside production.
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 3 & 5 Oct 1923
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THE longest serving president in Seaford United’s history will step down at the club’s AGM next month.
Willie Lynn and wife Liz have been involved with Seaford since 1978 and Willie is in the 16th year of a second stint as president having previously served for 10 years.
Liz has served several terms on the committee and has turned her hand to almost every volunteer job at the club.
The Lynns arrived in Melbourne from their native Scotland in August 1977 and North Seaford Reserve became their home away from home just a few months later.
It’s been like that ever since.
But the expectation of leaving the local area and moving to Pakenham within the next six months has prompted the Lynns’ curtain call and they seem comfortable with that idea.
“I’ll still be involved in a small way and I think Liz will be the same,” said Willie Lynn.
“I think we’ll leave the club in a fairly strong position.
“Financially we’re okay – we’re holding our own – and we’ve got around 20 teams at the club which isn’t too bad.”
This year the senior team finished third in State 5 South and went down 3-2 in its promotion play-off against Old Melburnians after conceding an 89th-minute goal.
It was Seaford’s first season back in State League ranks after announcing in February 2022 that it had withdrawn from Victoria’s premier community club competition.
A new squad assembled under the watchful eye of head coach Paul Williams and assistant Steve Keenan had gone within a whisker of clinching promotion and there’s a growing feeling that it can take that extra step next year.
So the Lynns can point to positive signs both onfield and off as they prepare to hand over the reins.
But one club stalwart who isn’t stepping down is Mornington head coach Adam Jamieson.
For the past few weeks Jamieson has weighed up his options having held informal discussions with two
other clubs.
“When you’ve been there for so long you start thinking if you need another challenge and trying to be unselfish about it you wonder if the club needs to find someone else,” he said.
Jamieson told the Mornington committee on Friday afternoon that he had decided to stay.
It was just as well as he had no inkling of what was to take place later that evening at the club’s presentation night when he was given life membership of the Dallas Brooks outfit.
“Probably for the first time I had a couple of options but I didn’t want to do the wrong thing by Mornington and waited until everyone was back on board.
“We sat down on Wednesday night and had a really good chat for a couple of hours then around 1.30 on Friday afternoon I told the club that I wanted to stay.”
And Jamieson already has an eye on next season as he sets out again on the long journey towards securing an NPL berth.
“We probably need to bring another two or three in but I don’t think we’d
need more than that.
“The ones we absolutely want are going to stay and I’ve already had a chat with a lot of the players.
“It’s a very good dressing room and when a player like David Stirton comes up to you and says it’s the best dressing room he’s been involved with that tells you something.”
Friday evening’s presentation night put an exclamation mark on the outstanding first season from Scottish import Rory Currie who won the club’s best and fairest, players’ player and golden boot awards.
Langwarrin also has finalised its senior coaching staff for next season.
Head coach Jamie Skelly has three assistants – Simon Storey, Adam Poole and Ben Caffrey – Lou Kastner is goalkeeping coach and Peter Tuckett is in charge of high performance.
Caffrey retains his role as under21s head coach with Adam Poole and Alex Van Heerwarden as his assistants and Sean Skelly continues as team manager.
“I’m excited to have a coaching staff with experience at the very top level in Victoria and Australia who
also understand the culture of Langwarrin as a club,” Jamie Skelly said.
“Together we can continue to build on the high performance culture that has been created here.”
In State 3 recently relegated Frankston Pines last week advertised the position of head coach of the senior men’s squad.
For the past few weeks former Peninsula Strikers gaffer Donn Delaney has been touted as the man most likely to succeed Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor.
It was thought that Delaney would already have been announced as the new coach but the committee decided to seek expressions of interest.
It’s believed that he is one of seven candidates who have applied for the position.
Pines also advertised for junior boys players in the under-15 and under-17 age groups.
The club remains determined to develop a junior program.
Pines president Lee Davies confirmed last week that the club would not need to vacate Monterey Reserve next season due to major drainage
work carried out by council.
“The way it’s being done should take around six weeks and work is due to start in mid-October,” he said.
There also is news concerning Taylor as he pursues a coaching appointment for next season.
He was interviewed for the Doveton job but the Waratah Reserve outfit chose former Melbourne City, Western Sydney Wanderers and Dandenong City attacking midfielder Nick Kalmar.
Doveton made the Kalmar announcement late last week.
By then Taylor’s focus had switched to Comets Stadium and the vacant head coaching position there.
Taylor always is well prepared for interviews and he was able to present a coaching team when formally submitting his expression of interest.
It’s believed that Doncaster Rovers coach Steve Aivaliotis and wellknown goalkeeping coach Peter Blasby were part of Taylor’s team.
In State 5 news Mount Eliza and Bryce Ruthven parted company last week with Ruthven keen to keep coaching.
“There are a few reasons why I won’t be coaching there but mainly because I don’t want to go through another season like the last and couldn’t see things changing,” Ruthven said.
“There are a few challenges coaching at that club.
“Having no support and expecting the senior coach to do everything isn’t the right way to run a men’s program.”
Ruthven is a former Somerville Eagles player but won’t be an applicant for the head coaching role there which recently became vacant.
