Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 6 September 2023

Golf course site put up for sale

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

THE owner of the former Kingswood Golf Course in Dingley Village has backed away from its plans to redevelop the land, and has begun the process of selling it.

The golf course at 179-217 Centre Dandenong Road has been owned by AustralianSuper since 2014 - it acquired it for $125 million. The super fund has been planning for years to build around 800 dwellings on the land, but has failed to get the project approved. A report on the proposal was handed to the planning minister’s office 18 months ago, but a decision has not yet been confirmed.

Last week, AustralianSuper announced it would sell the site. It has commenced an off-market expression of interest process.

AustralianSuper development senior investment director Fiona Dunster said the fund had chosen to sell the land to focus its efforts on other larger scale projects.

“AustralianSuper has tripled in size since we invested in the site nine years ago and this development is simply too small for the fund we are now and will be in the future,” Dunster said. “By selling the site, we believe we will deliver a return to members and can then redeploy the funds into larger scale investments more aligned with our longterm property strategy. Examples of the sorts of assets we are looking to invest in in the future include Moorebank Logistics Park in Sydney – Australia’s newest intermodal facility – London’s King’s Cross Estate where we are completely rejuvenating this famous area of London over a 25-year development plan and our 25 per cent ownership of

Golf course future up in the air

THE site of the former Peninsula Kingswood Golf Course is up for sale. AustralianSuper has been trying to develop the land for years, but has now decided to sell off the site.

the Assemble Communities Platform and $500 million investment in five build-to-rent-to-own residential developments in inner Melbourne.”

Dunster said that AustralianSuper is “confident” of selling the land by the end of the year.

A media release from AustralianSuper read that the organisation still hopes to see the land developed. “AustralianSuper still believes that the development of the site should proceed as proposed as it will provide increased housing diversity and stock in this key growth corridor within the middle-ring of Melbourne as well as community and social infrastructure that will benefit the local community for years to come,” the media release read.

Planning minister Sonya Kilkenny did not answer questions from The News on the status of the proposed golf course redevelopment. The minister’s office also failed to answer similar questions from The News in July (“Council urges golf course redevelopment reform” The News 25/7/23).

Kingston Council wants to see the proposed redevelopment abandoned. The mayor Hadi Saab said “Kingston is calling on the minister for planning and AustralianSuper to abandon the application to ensure any new owners can start fresh with the community. Given the potential change of owners, this is an ideal time to start a genuine process to engage with the community on the future of the site.”

“The proposed development sparked over 8000 community objections, was opposed by Kingston Council and is currently awaiting a decision from the Victorian planning minister. We made very clear to the advisory committee we have serious concerns about the current proposed development and that it should not go ahead,” he said.

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Demolition marks next stage for pool project

A NEW aquatic centre in Mordialloc is moving closer to fruition, with demolition at the site getting underway and detailed designs in the pipeline.

The $79 million aquatic centre will be built at 1-7 Wells Road, Mordialloc, by Jack Grut Reserve. It will replace the permanently closed Don Tatnell Leisure Centre in Parkdale.

Council has scheduled the existing buildings on the land to be demolished early this month. Demolition is expected to be complete in November. Construction is scheduled to begin in the middle of next year, and will take around 18 months to complete.

Kingston Council says its draft concept plan for the pool received a 96 per cent approval rate from 2000 consultation participants. The mayor Hadi Saab said “we have been absolutely thrilled by the buy in from the community, with all of the feedback informing the design and what is included in the centre moving forward.”

“In the latest round of consultation, we asked people to picture themselves moving through the new centre, reflecting on how they will get there, and the areas that they will use, and to also consider the external areas surrounding the centre, including early landscape plans. What came back has

given us real clarity on what people want to see and will be reflected in the detailed design,” Saab said. “This project represents a major investment in the long-term health, wellbeing, and aquatic education of our community and it’s exciting to have reached another milestone. It’s vital we keep the momentum going.”

Kingston Council bought the Mordialloc land for $14.6 million. The project has received a $20 million funding commitment from the federal government.

For more information on the project visit kingston.vic.gov.au/newcentre.

Brodie Cowburn

THE Don Tatnell Leisure Centre has been permanently closed. A new pool will be built in Mordialloc to replace it. Picture: Supplied

Paper assesses precinct plan

CONSULTATION is underway to decide what the proposed precincts around suburban rail loop stations will look like.

The suburban rail loop begins on the Frankston line at Cheltenham, and will link the state’s train lines when complete.

Community has say on crossing removals

MORE than 800 residents have made submissions to Kingston Council to shape its advocacy priorities for level crossing removal projects in Mordialloc and Aspendale.

The state government is removing the level crossings at McDonald Street in Mordialloc and Station Street in Aspendale with rail over road, and closing the crossing at Bear Street in Mordialloc by 2026. When announcing the removals earlier this year, Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson said “fast-tracking the removal of the dangerous and congested level crossings in Mordialloc is a gamechanger for the area” (“Frankston line sky rail works brought forward, The News, 20/6/23). Kingston Council has been running its own consultation process to decide what it will ask of the state

government. Its first round of consultation had 855 submissions - residents voiced a desire for improved pedestrian and cycling connectivity, safety measures, and green spaces, council says.

Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said “through our consultation, we’ve gained an even clearer picture of what the community values about Mordialloc and their hopes for the project. This invaluable feedback, combined with the known non-negotiables from the LXRP has enabled us to settle on some key design elements that we know would bring great benefits as the project moves forward.”

“Our community is very engaged with this project and with us. This gives us a great platform to continue to speak up on their behalf to get the

best possible outcome for Mordialloc,” Saab said. “This isn’t a new process for us in Kingston - to represent our community while collaborating with the LXRP. We have been able to influence and achieve much-improved design outcomes that better reflected the needs of our local communities in Cheltenham, Mentone and Chelsea and we want that for Mordialloc and Aspendale too.”

Kingston Council will undertake further consultation in October before it finalises an “urban design framework” to send to the state government.

The state government is expected to release its draft designs and undertake its next round of community consultation later this year. For more information on the project visit engage.vic. gov.au/lxrp-mordialloc-and-aspendale

The first stage, SRL East from Cheltenham to Box Hill, is projected to cost up to $34.5 billion with trains running by 2035. The state government will have expanded planning powers in the precincts surrounding SRL train stations. The precincts are the 1600 metre radiuses around the stations. It has released an “SRL Precincts Discussion Paper” for consultation.

The paper reads that the SRL wants to “achieve a shared vision for each of the SRL East Precincts. And we want to protect and preserve what people love about their neighbourhoods - their heritage, their open spaces, their activity centres and their multiculturalism - the characteristics that already make them special. Greater and more affordable housing choices to accommodate new residents, quality open spaces, new cycling and pedestrian links, civic squares, activity centres that cater for people’s local needs, and businesses that contribute to new job opportunities.”

Tunnelling on the suburban rail loop is scheduled to start in 2026 - the state government has chosen a preferred bidder for that contract. SRL minister Jacinta Allan said “we promised Victorians we’d get on with building the suburban rail loop and that’s exactly what we’re doing - this first major works contract is a major step towards tunnel boring machines being in

the ground by 2026.”

“SRL will not only transform our public transport network, it’ll reshape how Melbourne grows in the decades ahead - taking thousands of cars off roads, delivering 24,000 jobs across the life of the project and boosting hundreds of small local businesses,” she said. “We need to boost housing choice and affordability in established areas, which is why our SRL precincts have been so carefully selected - they are places with easy connections to existing transport and have enormous potential for high quality jobs.”

To read the SRL precinct discussion paper and make a submission visit engage. vic.gov.au/precincts-discussion-paper. Consultation closes 24 October.

Station reopens after works

CONSTRUCTION has finished on the Frankston line at Glen Huntly, with scaffolding removed last week.

The new station building (pictured below) uses 30,000 bricks. The project included a new tram stop, and improved connections and safety features.

The state government is planning to remove every level crossing on the Frankston rail line by 2029. A statement on the Big Build Victoria website said “express services are now back on the Frankston Line for the first time since late 2022 when the third track in Glen Huntly was closed so construction could continue.”

A MORDIALLOC level crossing on the chopping block. Picture: Supplied

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Carrum Downs courts complete

NEW $1.3 million multi-purpose sports courts at Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve are now open for community use. The courts were officially opened by Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy, Frankston Council CEO Phil Cantillon, and Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny on 25 August. Conroy said “this awesome project includes four new courts – two multi-purpose courts for tennis and netball and two exclusively for tennis. This is a great win for the Carrum Downs Ten -

nis Club and the Skye Football Netball Club.”

“We thank the government for working closely with us to build a stronger, healthier and more vibrant community. Council is dedicated to delivering the absolute best for residents and at Carrum Downs the picture just keeps getting brighter with the new multipurpose courts complementing works including the upgraded $1.5 million district play space at Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve opened last December.”

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Jacoform is made without a corner and has an extra wide front foot section to ensure that toes have plenty of room and protection. Designed as a tubular moccasin in premium supple leather it is hand made over a 7 hour period with two handed rugged stitching that gives the footwear both longevity and great foot comfort.

The design ensures that your weight is evenly distributed across the shoe with the outer sole enabling a natural heel strike, roll & take off so that there is no jolt or jarring of the foot. The innersole has a specially designed arch bridge with natural felt between the outer sole and innersole that captures the footprint of the wearer equivalent to your footprint in the sand.

This limited stock footwear is available in lace up, slip on and Velcro strap versions with colours of black, dark brown and walnut brown in the original Paris Point and Mondo system size of 4 to 12. Due to the width of the toe box and front foot

you may go down a size in length due to the great fit. These are designed for men and women who want absolute comfort and a great walking shoes.

Bayside Shoes has the spaciousness of a warehouse with the excitement of discovering a treasure trove of quality, colour and extensive styles that you do not see in your traditional shoe stores. Come down and discover this haven of footwear, clothing and accessories where you will be very pleased with both the range of quality, choice, price value and customer service.

Bayside Shoes is located at 103 Railway Parade, Seaford (cnr Clovelly Parade) and has ample free parking near its entrance with disability parking and wheel chair ramp access. Visit the website www.baysideshoes.com.au or call 9785 1887 if you need additional information.

NEW multi-purpose courts at Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve have been officially opened, and are being used by athletes like Scarlett (pictured below). Pictures: Supplied

Embattled councillor suspended

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

FRANKSTON councillor Steven Hughes has been suspended for three months.

A councillor conduct panel has ruled that Hughes committed an act of serious misconduct. The suspension will be Hughes’ third since his election to council in 2020.

Hughes received a one-month suspension in 2021 after making Facebook posts comparing Frankston Council’s local laws to those in North Korea. He was again suspended for a month at the start of 2023 for new Facebook posts, for deriding council staff, and for sending a heated email to Frankston’s mayor (“Councillor served with second suspension” The News 31/1/23). Hughes’ social media use has got him into trouble once more.

Last week, a councillor conduct panel published its decision on three misconduct allegations made against Hughes. The panel substantiated one of the allegations.

The allegation proved by the panel related to Hughes’ Facebook posts - he published posts in the wake of a failed councillor conduct panel application he made against former mayor Kris Bolam, and also wrote posts about reimbursement of expenses to councillors.

All of Hughes’ allegations made against the former mayor were dismissed by a conduct panel in 2022. The panel decision published last week read that Hughes’ subsequent Facebook posts imputed that Bolam had “intimidated” Hughes, “engaged in the behaviour alleged by Cr Hughes in his unsuccessful councillor conduct panel”, and “engaged in unacceptable behaviour”.

The panel wrote that Hughes’ posts about councillor reimbursement contained a “false and mischievous” allegation. “He implies that the other councillors are motivated for financial gain and political profit,” the panel wrote. “Cr Hughes’ post was wholly irresponsible. His post has the risk of misleading the municipality about the motivations

of the other councillors and proper basis of reimbursement claims.”

The panel wrote that Hughes’ behaviour constitutes “serious misconduct” because it is “continued or repeated misconduct by a councillor after a finding of misconduct has already been made in respect of the councillor by an arbiter or by a councillor conduct panel.”

Hughes’ suspension will be effective following Frankston Council’s next meeting. He has not been directed to make apologies for his conduct. The panel decision read that Hughes “has not demonstrated any insight or acceptance of responsibility let alone remorse”.

The two dismissed allegations related to a Facebook post about rates, and about comments made to the Frankston Times*

An article published by The Times on 23 August last year read ‘Hughes told The Times that he believes last year’s arbitration process was a “disgrace”.’ (“Ratepayers billed for costly councillor conduct clash The Times 23/8/22)

The panel wrote that Hughes gave evidence that he had “used the word ‘disgrace’ in relation to the arbiter decision. However, he stated he told the journalist that the decision of his fellow councillors to refer the matter to an arbiter was a ‘disgrace’. He denied using the words to describe the arbiter personally”.

The panel wrote that there was no written or oral evidence from the journalist, and that the word “disgrace” was “not placed in context within a larger quotation”.

The comments were sent to The Times by Hughes in an email on 19 August. The full sentence provided by Hughes was “Last years arbitration was a disgrace”. The remainder of the paragraph in question was included in the story. The Times was not contacted by the panel during the hearing process. Hughes was contacted by The News for comment.

*The Frankston Times is a Mornington Peninsula News Group publication.

Southern Stars Stage Band - Fri 8 Sept, 8pm at NG Wishart Senior Citizen Hall (964 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin). BYO food/drinks.

Tickets $10 at the door.

Southern Area Concert Band - Annual Concert - Sun 10 Sept, 2pm at Kingston City Hall (979-985 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin).

Tickets at the door. www.sacb.com.au

Birdwatching. Join Birdlife members for a free guided bird walk on 17th September, 10am at Langwarrin Flora & Fauna Reserve, Langwarrin. Meet near the car park off McClelland Drive. Walk is on formed tracks. Enquiries 0429 947 893

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: 21 Sep, 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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 4th October 2023

Email your free, 40 word, listing to communityevents@mpnews.com.au by 27th September 2023

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

FRIDAY GARDENING AUSTRALIA JUNIOR

ABC TV PLUS, 7.05pm

Costa Georgiadis’ sizeable fan club is set to swell. In a move sure to inspire a new generation of green thumbs, this veteran gardening show has planted a fresh series for kids. Larger-than-life Georgiadis (pictured) has a palpable passion for gardening, but he’s also the consummate kids’ entertainer – making him the perfect host for this educational and fun lark. Beekeeping, composting and veggie gardening are all on the agenda in tonight’s premiere.

SATURDAY GRANTCHESTER

ABC TV, 7.30pm

Drunken bar fights, pills, a blood-soaked shirt: this period series has really upped the ante with drama this eighth season. In tonight’s season finale, godfearing priest Will’s (Tom Brittney, pictured) bible proves to be a saviour in more ways than one. A battered and bruised Will features, along with a curious murder case. Fans will be relieved by the much-needed optimistic ending, which sees Geordie (Robson Green) and Will on a walk through fields.

SUNDAY THE NEWSREADER

ABC TV, 8.30pm

With headlines ripped from the history pages, and meticulously detailed ’80s wardrobes and settings, what’s not to love about this dark homegrown series? This season, Helen (Anna Torv, pictured) and Dale (Sam Reid) are basking in the glow of being dubbed “The Golden Couple of News”; yet the newsreaders’ veneer of success is brittle, and when a former colleague surfaces on a new network, it’s game on.

MONDAY THE MASKED SINGER AUSTRALIA

TEN, 7.30pm

It’s another singing competition, but there’s no other show with a party of lively crooning creatures. Set to inspire some feverish sleuthing, this season’s sprightly and bizarre characters include a hi-tech space fairy (pictured) and a leatherjacketed crash-test dummy, with a crew of well-known celebrities hiding underneath these elaborate costumes. In the season five premiere of this delightfully over-the-top competition, host Osher Günsberg and judges Abbie Chatfield, Mel B, Chrissie Swan and Dave “Hughesy” Hughes all don fittingly glitzy outfits.

Thursday, September 7

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (PGa)

8.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico: Oaxaca. (PG) Eva Longoria travels to Oaxaca.

9.20 Kin. (MA15+lv) Frank visits his brother Bren.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Max Anger: With One Eye Open. (MA15+av)

11.40 Exit. (MA15+ads, R) 1.30 Man In Room

301. (Mals, R) 3.15 Food Safari. (R) 3.45 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Finals Series. First qualifying final. Collingwood v Melbourne.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Autopsy USA: James Gandolfini. (Mad, R) A look at the death of James Gandolfini.

12.30 The Resident. (Ma, R) Conrad and Bell treat a pregnant woman.

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Hosted by Greg Grainger.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PGdl, R) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 Emergency. (Mam, R) Luke and Emma are grateful for a good early sign from a motorbike rider who collided with a car.

9.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm) The team gets into the Christmas spirit.

10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

11.20 Nine News Late.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (Final, PGa) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

8.30 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R)

Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

(R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

11.50 The First 48. (Mlv, R) 12.40 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) 1.30 Tipping Point. (PG, 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 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) Benson investigates a popular radio host.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

The space fairy croons in The Masked Singer Australia

Friday, September 8

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

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

7.30 Gardening Australia. Josh Byrne prunes native plants.

8.30 Miniseries: The Control Room. (Mal) Part 2 of 3. Gabe is blackmailed into further criminal behaviour by Anthony over his links to Sam.

9.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) Barnaby and Nelson investigate after an artist who had a manuscript stolen is electrocuted.

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.15 Miniseries: Innocent. (Malv, R)

12.00 Harrow. (Mv, R)

12.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 South America With Simon Reeve: The Guiana Shield. (PG)

8.40 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire: Gods And Kings. (Mav) A look at ancient Egyptian history.

9.40 Tony Robinson: The Thames At Night. (Ml, R) Part 1 of 4.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Vise Le Coeur. (MA15+a)

12.05 Reunions. (Mas, R) 1.55 Box 21. (MA15+v, R) 3.45 Food Safari. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Adam Dovile shows how to make a daybed.

7.30 Football. AFL. Finals Series. First elimination final. Carlton v Sydney.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

11.00 Armchair Experts. (M) A panel discusses all things AFL.

12.00 Reverie. (Mav, R) The upgrade is set to launch.

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Finals Series. First qualifying final. Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm.

9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. A post-match NRL wrap-up.

10.30 MOVIE: The Enforcer. (1976, Mlnsv, R) A cop goes undercover. Clint Eastwood.

12.30 MOVIE: Slayground. (1983, Mlv, R)

2.20 It’s All Greek To Me. (R)

2.50 9Honey: He Said She Said.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop.

(R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mals, R) Graham Norton is joined by actors Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kate Hudson, Elizabeth Banks and British Vogue’s head fashionista Edward Enninful. Music comes from Self Esteem.

10.30 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+s, R) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs.

2pm Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums.

3.40 Fresh Fairytales. 3.55 Pipi Ma. 4.00 The

Untold Tales Of Tuteremoana. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30

NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Niminjarra. 6.10 Bamay.

6.35 Kenya Wildlife Diaries. 7.30 MOVIE: Furry

Vengeance. (2010, PG) 9.10 MOVIE: Big Mommas:

Like Father, Like Son. (2011) 11.10 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

The Mansions Of The Gods. (2014, PG, French) 3.30 Passione. (2010, PG) 5.10 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 7.35 My Left Foot. (1989, M) 9.30 The Red Riding Trilogy: 1983. (2009, MA15+) 11.25 Late Programs.

6.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (R) Annabel

Crabb meets Lidia Thorpe.

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

7.30 Grantchester. (Final, Mav) Looking to be punished, Will ends up battered and bruised in the middle of nowhere.

8.20 Vera. (PG, R) After a suspected poacher is found dead from a single gunshot wound, DCI Vera Stanhope investigates.

9.50 Bay Of Fires. (Final, MA15+v, R) After several failed attempts, Johann and his hit men arrive in town determined to kill Stella.

10.45 To Be Advised.

11.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Music video clips.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 Queen Victoria’s Royal Mob: The Day We’d Always Dreaded. (M) Part 3 of 4.

9.25 World’s Most Scenic Railway

Journeys: Taiwan. (R) Chronicles a train journey around Taiwan.

10.15 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain. (PGav, R) 11.05 9/11 Kids. (Ma, R) 12.35

Children Of 9/11: Our Story. (PGa, R) 2.45

MOVIE: 9/11: The Falling Man. (2006, Maw, R) Steven Mackintosh. 4.05 Food Safari. (R) 4.35

Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News

Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC

Philippines The World Tonight.

10.00

6am WorldWatch.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Finals Series. Second qualifying final. Brisbane Lions v Port Adelaide. From the Gabba, Brisbane.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.45 12 Monkeys. (MA15+v, R) A time traveller from a post-apocalyptic future travels back in time to stop a plague.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Clever. (R) The wonders of science are explored.

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) A look at locations that highlight living well.

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Finals Series. First elimination final. Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters.

9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. A post-match NRL wrap-up of the first elimination final between the Sharks and the Roosters, with expert analysis and player interviews.

10.30 Rugby Union. Rugby World Cup. France v New Zealand.

12.30 Ray Warren: Calling Time. (PG, R)

1.30 Rugby Union. Rugby World Cup. Australia v Georgia.

3.45 Rugby World Cup Post-Match.

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

Continued. 11.00 NRLW Wrap. 11.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 8. Wests Tigers v Brisbane Broncos. 1.30pm Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 8. Newcastle Knights v Sydney Roosters.

My Favorite Martian.

6.00 Luxury Escapes. Cameron Daddo visits Santorini.

6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) A car freefalls off a ledge.

7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

8.00 Thank God You’re Here. (PGdls, R) Hosted by Celia Pacquola.

9.00 MOVIE: Ghost In The Shell. (2017, Manv, R) In the near future, a cyborg uncovers a conspiracy while working as a counter-terrorism operative. Scarlett Johansson, Takeshi Kitano.

11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Authentic. (PG) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R)

11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News

At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 Grantchester. (Final, PGa, R) 3.15 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Compass Cabaret. (Final)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R)

An archaeologist is poisoned during a dig.

8.30 The Newsreader. (Return, Ml)

It is election night 1987 and Helen and Dale are now established as the “Golden Couple of News”.

9.25 Mother And Son. (Ms, R) Maggie keeps going missing.

9.50 Total Control. (Mln, R) Alex is faced with a tragedy at home.

10.40 Talking Heads. (Ma, R)

11.15 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.05 Escape From The City. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 14. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 The Eco Show. 11.00 Curious Traveller. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. National Road Series. Tour of the Tropics. Highlights. 3.30 Going Places. (R) 4.00 Trail Towns. 4.40 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 14. Highlights. 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. (PGav, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Unlocking The Secrets Of Stonehenge. A look at Stonehenge.

8.30 9/11: Four Flights. (PGa) The stories of those aboard American 11, United 175, American 77 and United 93 on 9/11.

10.00 Raiders Of The Lost Treasures. (PGa, R) Part 3 of 3.

11.10 24 Hours In Emergency: Great Expectations.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 2. Collingwood v Fremantle. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 2. Essendon v St Kilda. From Windy Hill, Melbourne. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Voice. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Born To Kill? Charles Albright. (MA15+av) A look at Charles Albright.

11.15 Autopsy USA: Burt Reynolds. (Mad) A look at the death of Burt Reynolds.

12.15 MOVIE: Secrets In Suburbia. (2017, MA15+a, R) Brianna Brown.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

Monday, September

7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. Australians tell personal stories.

8.30 Four Corners. A look at First Nation sovereignty.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG)

Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 Invictus Games Highlights: Dusseldorf.

11.40 Space 22. (PGa, R) 12.10 Parliament

Question Time. 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.40 Tenable. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.25

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Finding Your Roots: Puritans And Pioneers – Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, William H. Macy. (PG)

8.30 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. Amy tries to sell a ’30s home.

9.25 World’s Most Luxurious Holidays. (R) Part 1 of 3.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 My Brilliant Friend. (MA15+av)

12.00 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av, R) 3.40 Food Safari. (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.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGadv) Cash chases a lead.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge.

9.15 The Rookie. (Mdv) Now that Elijah and Abril are allies, the team must rely on Monica, Elijah’s lawyer, to uncover their plans.

10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav) The team pursues a gang leader.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Chicago Fire. (Ma)

12.45 The Village. (Ma, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 The Block. (PGl)

8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.40 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.10 9/11: The Fifth Plane. The untold story of United Flight 23.

11.10 Killer At The Crime Scene. (Mav)

12.00 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R)

12.50 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. (R)

2.00 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 2.10 Killer At The Crime Scene. (Mav, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project.

A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Traitors. (Final)

Hosted by Rodger Corser.

8.50 FBI. (Mav) After a bioweapon attack leaves two people dead, the FBI tries to determine who is behind it.

9.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) The NCIS team investigates a fatal car crash involving a US Navy officer who turns out to be an imposter.

10.30 Five Bedrooms. (Ml, R) Ainsley gets into a committed relationship.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl)

8.45 Missing Persons Investigation. (PGa) A father disappears in croc-infested waters.

9.45 Footy Classified. (M) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.

10.45 Nine News Late.

11.15 Mr Mayor. (Final, PGs)

11.40 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) 12.30

World’s Greatest Natural Icons. (R) 1.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.10 Hello SA. (PG)

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 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Masked Singer Australia. (Return) Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

8.50 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.50 To Be Advised.

10.20 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mdv, R) Two gunmen go on a rampage. 11.10 NCIS. (Mv, R) McGee investigates a break-in.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Tuesday, September 12

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Preston To Rawtenstall. (Return, PG)

8.30 Insight. (R) Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: India’s Population Explosion. An investigation into India.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGadv) Cash embarks on a rescue mission.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge.

9.15 RFDS. (Ma) Tensions flare between Eliza and Pete while transporting a contagious patient in stifling PPE.

10.45 The Business.

10.30 The Point: Referendum Road Trip. (R) 11.30 Blackport. (Madls) 12.30 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+asv, R) 2.50 Red Light. (MA15+d, R)

4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Wednesday, September

10.15 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma) Follows the work of an ambulance service.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Chicago Fire. (Mav)

12.45 The Arrangement. (Mads, 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. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam.

8.45 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Mls) Andy Lee is joined by a panel of comedians and 100 Aussies to explore the fun behind the facts.

9.45 Love Triangle. (Mls) Three more singles search for love.

11.00 Nine News Late.

11.30 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am, R)

12.20 Court Cam. (MA15+av, R)

1.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.05 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGs, 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 and ideas, including an ice facial tool and science kits for kids.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) The team investigates after a body is found at an ancient burial site that is thought to be cursed.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) The team investigates a fatal car crash.

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

lodger.

9.00 WTFAQ. Alex Lee discovers if indoor plants purify the air.

9.30 Starstruck. (Mls)

9.55 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

10.25 ABC Late News. 10.40 The Business. (R) 10.55 Invictus Games Highlights: Dusseldorf. 11.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv,

12.30 The Great Acceleration. (PG, R) 1.25 Parliament Question Time.

Tenable. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Michael Mosley Secrets Of The Superagers: Future Of Ageing. (Final, PG) Dr Michael Mosley focuses on medicine.

8.30 Keeping Hope. (R) Mark Coles Smith tries to discover why the Kimberley has one of the highest suicide rates in the world.

9.35 Wolf. (Madlv) Honey takes control of his predicament.

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Trom. (Premiere, Mv)

12.00 Reyka. (MA15+av, R)

3.55 Food Safari. (R) 4.25 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)

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (Ml) Hosted by Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge.

9.15 Talking Finals. James Brayshaw is joined by Tim Watson, Joel Selwood and Trent Cotchin to discuss the AFL Finals.

10.15 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Autopsy USA: Christopher Reeve. (Ma, R)

12.45 The Enemy Within. (Mav, 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. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam.

8.35 Luxe Listings Sydney. (Ml) D’Leanne’s client confronts her with unwelcome news during a family celebration.

9.45 Footy Classified. (M) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.

10.45 Nine News Late.

11.15 The Equalizer. (Mv, R)

12.10 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R)

1.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.00 Getaway. (PG, 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 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PGls) Hosted by Celia Pacquola.

8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (PGl) Jack, Falcon, Dom and Liam play one of their favourite games, You Laugh You Lose.

9.00 Five Bedrooms. (Mls) Heather’s in a funk hitting peak mediocrity and just tolerating Ben.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGa) Todd takes on the role of babysitter.

11.00 FBI. (Mav, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

The fatal thirteen found on Edithvale Beach

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

THOSE persons who decline to sit at table whilst there are thirteen present, and who scent the gravest danger if it should so happen, that there is thirteen at any gathering, will now have a further proof of the fatality that they allege goes with the number thirteen.

Recently the leg of a racing pigeon was washed up on the bench at Edithvale, with the dread thirteen on its leg band.

Of course, there is no doubt that the poor bird would have died a similar death if his number had been any but thirteen; still those good souls who dread thirteen will never believe.

In this regard it is interesting to recall that “Dicky Lee,” for many years champion goal-kicker of Victoria, always bore the number thirteen. Yet one could not class him as unlucky.

However, how did the pigeon die?

One can easily conjure up a vision of the poor faithful homer, being intercepted by an alleged sport with a gun, wounded, yet still making for· home, falling into the water exhausted and finally the remains after battering about in the water, the leg with the mystic thirteen washing up at Edithvale.

What a shame it is to shoot these beautiful, useful and intelligent birds.

***

USERS of electric power in Frankston are notified by advertisement in another column that the current will be cut off on Monday next, between the hours of 7.30am and 5.30pm, to allow certain alterations to be carried out to the system on Cranbourne road.

This interruption will be a serious matter to the many industries in the town, which are solely dependent on

electric power. ***

LAST evening while Lieut.-Colonel Lazarus, shire engineer of Frankston, was delivering a lecture before the Northcote branch of the A.N.A., he received a message that his father had been killed.

Lieut.-Colonel Lazarus hastened to the Alfred Hospital where he ascertained that earlier in the evening his father had been knocked down by a motor lorry at Hawthorn earlier in the evening and received such injuries that he expired shortly after admission to the institution named.

Deceased, who resided at Camberwell, was about 76 years of age.

Much sympathy is felt for Lieut.-Colonel Lazarus in his sad bereavement. ***

“THE Standard’s” special report of the Minister of Land’s visit to Aspendale and Mordialloc last week to inspect sites suitable for a high school, caused considerable concern in Frankston.

Cr. F. H. Wells was early on the move, and expressed his determination to organise a deputation to wait on the Minister of Education without a moment’s delay.

He interviewed several leading residents, and ultimately, in reference to “red tape” conditions rigidly enforced in the government departments, it was decided to write to the Minister, reminding him of his promise to establish the high school at Frankston.

Mr. John E. Jones. expects to receive a reply to place before the Council meeting next Friday, when further developments may be expected.

A strong sub-committee of the council should be appointed to attend

to this matter and fight strenuously and consistently for Frankston’s rights. ***

MRS. F. Henderson, who has opened an up-to-date milliner’s and dressmaking establishment in one of the shops in Mason’s picture theatre, in Chelsea Road, Chelsea, opposite the Municipal Chambers, though quite a young Woman, is quite an old identity in Chelsea.

Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Lawrence, played a notable part in the early advancement of Chelsea.

Mr. Lawrence was a very active member of the fire brigade, whilst her late husband, Mr. Fred Henderson, who lost his life in the war, was one of the first Chelsea boys to enlist.

Prior to enlistment he was a local dairyman and was well known to all in the district.

Mrs. Henderson is a sister of Mrs. A. Judson, of Point. Nepean road, Chelsea.

Mrs. Henderson has herself taken part in many local affairs. Our representative, in having a chat with her, had a pleasant verbal picture of Chelsea, past and present.

Mrs. Henderson has great faith in the place and states that many old friends are dropping into the shop to have a chat.

Naturally she would like to welcome many more, either for a chat or business.

***

FRANKSTON and district residents will be interested in the advertisement appearing in another column relating to the wild flower and daffodil show to be held in the Palais de Danse, Frankston, on Saturday, 15th September.

A committee of management, acting

PUZZLE ZONE

for the Frankston Progress Association, has arrangements well in hand.

In conjunction with the flower show, a competition for school children for singing and recitations will begin at 7.30pm.

Intending competitors must give their names and particulars to Mr J. D. Jennings at the State school before Friday, 14th September.

Members of the Field Naturalists Club will be present, besides representatives of many suburban horticultural societies.

***

FRANKSTON POLICE COURT

Monday 2nd September. (Before Capt. Sherlock and Mr. C. W. Grant, J.’sP.).

Constable Graham v. Chas. Harding, riding motor cycle on footpath in Frankston on 30th ult.

No appearance of defendant. Fined 10/-.

Constable Graham v. John Faull, failing to have identifying number on front of motor car. No appearance of defendant. Fined 10/-.

Senior-Constable Culhane conducted the prosecutions.

The application of Francis Funston, of Pearcedale, for a real estate agent’s license was granted.

Joseph Bray, of Frankston, was granted a carrier’s license.

Two men, named Hancock and Ritchie, charged with drunkenness, were each fined 5/-.

Senior-Constable Culhane and Constable Graham deposed as to the arrest of defendants.

Capt. Sherlock, addressing the offenders, said that Frankston was a favorite seaside resort with a good

reputation. It was intended to retain that reputation if possible, and keep it free of drunks and disorderly people.

***

THE Somerville ground on Saturday was in first-rate order for the second semi-final match between the above teams, and a good crowd assembled from all parts of the Peninsula.

The takings at the gate amounted to about £47.

Both teams had a representative 18 afield, and from the bounce the spectators were treated to some fast play.

The Navy started off with rare determination and showed more dash and system than their opponents.

The game was played in a most friendly spirit, although there were plenty of hard knocks given and taken. Beaumont, the field umpire gave a good exhibition of umpiring, and the majority of the spectators were quite satisfied with his decisions on the whole.

The Base led at every stage of the game and won rather comfortably, the final scores being: Naval Base, 10.14; Mornington, 7.10. Griffiths, of the Base played remarkably clever football, and was the most consistent man on the field, being closely followed by Gilmour (Mornington), who was a tower of strength to his side.

On Saturday Frankston and Naval Base meet in the final match, to be played at Somerville, when a good game is sure to result.

The Frankston club are running a special train, which will leave Frankston at 2.15 and return about 6 p.m. ***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 5 & 7 Sep 1923

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See page 15 for solutions.

ACROSS 1. Best, ... of the crop

7. One who remains alive 8. Stormed 10. Significantly 12. Tidied up 14. Noddy’s creator, ... Blyton 16. Iran’s neighbour 17. Delivered sermon

20. Colourful (personality)

23. Polynesian island group

24. Two-by-two craft (4’1,3) 25. Incited, ... on

DOWN

1. Designer, Pierre ...

2. Interrupting cough

3. Ponder

4. Shy away from

5. Ice & rock slide

6. Hoped fervently

9. Outmoded

11. Indian prince

13. Wheat tip

15. Grassy areas

16. Newborn

18. Insist on

19. Too fat

21. Paved enclosure

22. Strong flavour

Municipal rates: Are we being overcharged?

Just received my annual rates notice - just the 9.1 per cent increase for me this year, notwithstanding the apparent state government’s 3.5 per cent cap.

It is not clear to me how the cap can be met when the dollar rate is increased by 7.55 per cent. Perhaps someone could explain, as the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s website and employees certainly could not?

The glossy brochure I received along with my rates bill entitled Your rates explained, boasts that “Our shire has the eighth lowest rates in Victoria out of 79 councils”, a statistic presumably intended as a means to convince the ratepayer that 9 per cent increases could be worse and thereby become more palatable.

Given that the satisfaction rating of our council (due largely to a fusion of dysfunctional, elected councillors with heavy-handed, unelected bureaucrats, in my opinion) is apparently the second lowest in the state, perhaps we are being significantly overcharged?

Jonathan Atherton, Tyabb

Equality in law

Since it is a fairly standard response from advocates of the proposed euphemistically named Voice to Parliament, I was not surprised to be accused of racism after publication of my letter (“Approach with logic” 22/8/23). But I must admit to being a little bemused to find someone believes my first point, “Aborigines are people …” and my second point, that the ancestors of Aboriginals and of non-Aboriginals have been on this planet for the same length of time, to be “irrational” (“Injustices ignored” Letters

29/8/23). Two more points for consideration:

1. It was revealed on the ABC TV’s The Drum program a few days ago by an attendee at the Uluru meeting that the “signatories” of the Statement from the Heart did not sign the statement at all. They signed a blank sheet of paper, and the statement was entered afterwards.

2. The shorter life expectancy and the higher incarceration rate of citizens who claim to be Indigenous is often cited as evidence of the need for a Voice. However, in the general population the life expectancy of men is years less than the life expectancy of women, the suicide rate of men is higher, and the jail population is overwhelmingly male. These facts are not considered to be evidence of the need for a male Voice.

I enthusiastically voted Yes in the 1967 referendum because I believe our Aboriginal relatives to be just as good as me, and I believe in equality before the law. I will be voting No in the 2023 referendum for the same reasons.

Albert Riley, Mornington

Essential listening

It is essential to listen to the voices of First Nations people if we want to improve their living conditions.

Fairness should be the guiding principle rather than race.

Some oppose agreements with Indigenous peoples. Do they genuinely believe that the government should not seek input from First Nations on issues that directly affect them?

Such comments are dismissive of the Indigenous community and their concerns.

Anne Kruger, Rye

Sliding doors

The upcoming Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum is a Sliding doors moment in Australia’s history.

I believe the Australian voting public has two choices at this referendum:

Voting Yes for a new Australian form of apartheid, where a small section of Australians is given special government sanctioned preference based on race, with the accompanying division and racial tension that goes with it as the rest of the Australian population misses out.

Or voting No to keep the current egalitarian society that has developed in Australia where everyone is equal before the law regardless of race.

If the Yes vote gets up - I believe the new Australian apartheid that it creates will be permanent, as it will be set in stone in the Australian constitution. It can’t be changed by parliament, only by another referendum.

The fact that we have woke corporate executives splashing shareholders’ money in support

of the Yes campaign should already make you think twice about supporting it.

These companies don’t have our best interests at heart. They just want to cosy up to the government so they can make more money.

Just look at the favours Qantas has been receiving from the Albanese government of late, and all the advertising Qantas is doing for the Yes campaign in return.

We owe it to our children and grandchildren to vote No to ensure that they grow up in an Australia that is not divided by skin colour or ethnic origin, so they have the same opportunities we’ve had. Matt Eggleston, West Perth WA

Government savings

The Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has been spruiking how much people will save by getting 60-day prescriptions. Many people with chronic illness (a) are on multiple medications and (b) are concession card holders.

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) offers a safety net to all patients. It cuts in at 36 scripts for concession card holders and a similar number for those paying the full cost of scripts.

The coverage is per family, so it is not hard to reach for an older couple.

By way of example, a family with a concession card currently having seven scripts dispensed each month would reach the safety net cutoff in June. If all those scripts became 60-day versions the safety net would be reached in November. They would pay $262.80 in either case, a saving of $0.

Our doctor charges just $10 to issue a script renewal whether it be one or more, so negligible savings there if he does a bunch at the same time. The picture is similar for those paying the full price for dispensing.

So, it does seem that the changes will make next to no difference to a large section of the community suffering chronic illness, but it will save the government money at the expense of the pharmacist.

Jack Wheeler, Mornington

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CHELSEA MORDIALLOC MENTONE NEWS

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Overpowered:

Frankston

YCW were no match for an unstoppable Dromana, going down by 37 points. Picture: Craig Barrett

Bulldogs in the big dance, Tigers take the win

MPNFL

By Brodie Cowburn

DIVISION ONE

DROMANA will cap off a brilliant 2023 season with a grand final appearance.

The Tigers have had a brilliant year, losing just once during the home-andaway season. They finished top of the ladder, earning passage directly into the second week of finals.

Dromana played Frankston YCW at Rosebud on Saturday, with the winner progressing to the big dance.

The Tigers were impressive all day. They defeated Frankston YCW 17.14 (116) to 12.7 (79).

Jordan Andrews, Jayden Tooth, Terry Wheeler, Ethan Johnstone, and

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Division One

Billy Quigley were Dromana’s best. Frankston YCW will play Mt Eliza in the preliminary final at Rosebud on Sunday afternoon. Mt Eliza took their spot in the preliminary final by beating Pines last Sunday.

After an even first half, the Redlegs pulled ahead in the second half of the game. They went on to win by 13 points, 10.9 (69) to 11.16 (82), to boot Pines out of the finals series.

Mitch Smith booted four vital goals for Mt Eliza. He was named best-onground.

DIVISION TWO

MORNINGTON booked its place in the Division Two Grand Final last Saturday.

The Bulldogs played Devon Meadows at RJ Rowley Reserve. Morn-

Frankston YCW v Mt. Eliza, 2.15pm, Sun 10 Sep, PRELIMINARY FINAL, Olympic Park Rosebud

Division Two

Somerville v Mornington, 2.30pm, Sat 9 Sep, GRAND FINAL, SkyBus Stadium

ington finished the year on top of the ladder as promotion favorites, but stumbled against Somerville in their first finals match.

With a grand final spot on the line and finals elimination facing the loser, Mornington struck first. A sevengoals-to-two opening term put the game to bed early.

The Bulldogs held the lead comfortably all day. They ran out 19.14 (128) to 12.11 (83) winners.

Jackson Calder booted eight goals for Mornington in a best-on-ground display.

Mornington will now have the chance to avenge their defeat to Somerville. The Division Two Grand Final will take place at Frankston’s Kinetic Stadium at 2.30pm this Saturday, 9 September.

Kicking on: The Redlegs managed a 13 point win over Pines to head into a Preliminary Final against Frankston YCW.

Picture: Paul Churcher

In control: Mornington are into the big dance after a 45 point win over Devon Meadows. Picture: Alan Dillon

Bombers clip the Hawks' wings

AFLW

By Brodie Cowburn

ESSENDON spoiled Hawthorn’s return to Frankston last weekend. Kinetic Stadium hosted the two sides under lights on Saturday. A

huge crowd turned out to see a tightly contested game. The Hawks went into the half-time break ahead by a point. The Bombers pulled ahead in the third term, and managed to hold on to win by 19 points 4.6 (30) to 7.7 (49).

Bonnie Toogood was the most influential player on the day. The Bombers star booted two goals and recorded 23 disposals.

The Hawks return to Frankston on 22 September to play Melbourne.

Baxter faces landmark decision

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

BAXTER has reached a fork in the road and its future direction could decide whether head coach Stephen Fisher remains at the State 4 club.

Preliminary talks between club and coach took place last week and got off to a positive start.

“If we had won promotion under the current set-up it would have been like going into a gunfight with a knife,” Fisher said.

“There wouldn’t have been a happy outcome and we would have been fighting relegation throughout the State 3 season.”

That’s a reference to the absence of a playing budget.

Simply stated Baxter has to decide how ambitious it wants to be.

If promotion is a target then it has to be prepared to pay match payments and that would entail giving Fisher a budgetary base from which to negotiate with players.

It’s a quantum leap for the club and one if adopted would entail managing revenue streams in order to switch from an amateur to a semi-professional structure.

But if the club decides to maintain the status quo then Fisher’s future at Baxter Park is uncertain.

If he left it could trigger a major exodus of playing and coaching staff and present his replacement with a daunting task.

But Fisher was in a positive mood last weekend when reflecting on aspects of the season just ended in which he led the club to a third-placed finish.

“One of the unwritten stories of the season was the development of (assistant coach) Hayden Taylor,” Fisher added.

“His coaching really improved especially his communication skills, his ability to get his message across – I’ve got no doubts that he will be a senior coach and a very successful one.

“But it wasn’t just the success of ‘Hados’ and ‘CJ’ (goalkeeping coach Chris Jones) it was the development of so many players that stood out.

“For example we got 21 games into Brodie Jones, Noah Green and Keegan Myatt and 19 games into Brodie McMinimee – these guys had never been regular senior footballers but now they are.

“Aiden McKenna – when he was fit – was unbelievable and ‘DT’ (Daniel Taylor) was already a senior footballer and came in and started to show leadership qualities while the improvement in Jack Elliott was ridiculous.”

If Baxter backs Fisher then his immediate task will be to tie up existing players for next season before turning to his list of signing targets for 2024.

Interesting times indeed at Baxter Park.

In State 5 news Seaford United’s season finally ended when it went down 3-2 to Old Melburnians in their promotion play-off on Saturday.

The match kicked off at 11am at Monbulk Recreation Reserve much to the astonishment of local fans.

Seaford was without key players in Cory Osorio (work commitments), Josh Vega (illness) and Sam Luxford (injured) and went behind from a curling strike from outside the area by Daniel Sporle in the 28th minute.

Seven minutes later it was 1-1 after the faintest of touches from Old

Melburnians’ Fraser Crawford trying to defend an inswinging Blake Hicks free-kick.

Hicks claimed the goal as Crawford played no part in changing the ball’s direction but referee Hans Feilso ruled that it was an own goal.

Old Melburnians regained their lead in the 39th minute through Pat McCrohan.

Esmat Ehsani almost levelled immediately but his close-range strike hit the post and Old Melburnians led 2-1 at half-time.

Early in the second half Blake Hicks shot just wide after capitalising on a defensive slip-up but Seaford was finally rewarded for its pressure when substitute Andrew Packer slotted home a loose ball at the back post in the 80th minute.

Decision time: Baxter and head coach Stephen Fisher are in discussions about the club’s ambitions and future structure.

Paul

there should be more clarity over his role once the new senior coach is announced.

A name that is consistently mentioned is that of Dandenong Thunder ex-head coach and Mornington technical director David Chick.

The 38-year-old Norwich native holds a UEFA B licence and played and coached at Norwich City’s academy before coming to Melbourne in 2012 to take up a playing contract with Hume City.

Chick has coached at Hume, Northcote and Pascoe Vale and Thunder has finished eighth in consecutive seasons under him.

Last week Thunder officially announced his departure and Chick is in demand.

It’s believed that Langwarrin would have to fend off elite NPL suitors such as Heidelberg United and Bentleigh Greens to clinch his appointment so it could take an attractive package including a healthy player budget to persuade Chick to switch to Lawton Park.

In other news Football Victoria is in talks with Football Australia about the proposed establishment of a National Second Tier (NST) competition.

Seven Victorian NPL clubs had their expressions of interest approved in May and are believed to now be in the Request For Proposal (RFP) phase of the selection process.

That is likely to involve an information memorandum, NST-related data including financial forecasts and benchmarking, key terms of a Club Participation Agreement and draft transaction documents.

The pivotal moment in this contest came in the final minute of normal time when a scuffle in the Seaford box resulted in a penalty and Thomas Hall converted.

Seaford’s Michael Nobbs was redcarded for complaining and although Seaford gave its all in the nine minutes of added time it struggled to create any clear-cut chances.

In NPL2 news Langwarrin is taking a targeted approach to finding a replacement for departed senior coach Scott Miller.

The Lawton Park club has decided on a preferred candidate approach and will not throw open the application process.

Miller’s assistant Jamie Skelly is expected to continue his long-standing involvement with the club and

In FA’s announcement last week of the RFP phase the national body included a clause that could have a major bearing on promotion and relegation throughout Victoria’s NPL and State Leagues competitions. It read: “Successful respondents to the application process would be required to depart their existing senior first team football competitions for the National Second Tier.”

FV CEO Kimon Taliadoros said that the state body is seeking clarification of the impact of that clause.

“We are seeking guidance from FA on this in the first instance … [as] the impacts are still largely unknown at this stage,” he said.

FA is hopeful that the proposed NST could commence next March but there is broad scepticism about its financial viability let alone a kick-off early next year.

Picture:

Seeley, The Man In The Stands