Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 24 May 2023

Superb citizens celebrated

Panel supports mandatory height limits at Cove

Brodie

brodie@baysidenews.com.au

AN independent panel has recommended changes to the Endeavour Cove precinct planning controls to limit the height of future developments.

The Patterson Lakes area is currently subject to complex planning restrictions, and has been the site of controversy. In 2021 the Ombudsman probed decisions made by Kingston Council within the precinct, but did not sub-

stantiate allegations of corruption. The planning controls at the site came into focus again last year when VCAT determined that no permission would be required to construct a ten-storey building within it.

Kingston Council has since sought to change the planning rules to give itself more control over future developments. Council asked the state government to convene an independent panel to consider potential planning control changes. That panel released its recommendations last week.

The report released by the independent panel read that “building heights should be mandatory in all precincts”.

The panel also recommended changes to the height limits submitted by Kingston Council, marginally increasing them in some areas.

The proposed mandatory height limits within the Endeavour Cove range between 9 metres and 20 metres.

The panel recommended that the planning scheme amendment be adopted, subject to its proposed changes.

The panel also assessed car parking,

planning permit, and landscaping issues.

Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said that council is keen to “update and modernise” the Endeavour Cove planning rules to make them “far clearer and more consistent for the community, council and the land owner.”

“We have been updating and seeking input around this over the past few years. The receipt of the planning panel report marks the next stage of the planning scheme amendment process,” he said. “I would like to thank all

members of the community who made submissions to the planning scheme amendment process and to the members of the Patterson Lakes community who have participated in all the processes undertaken by council on The Cove matter to this point.”

Kingston Council is expected to debate the planned C205 planning scheme amendment at its 26 June meeting. If it adopts the planning changes, the state government’s planning minister would then need to provide the final tick of approval.

Cowburn

Mordialloc Jazz Orchestra musical director Peter Foley (pictured left with mayor Hadi Saab) has been named Kingston’s citizen of the year. The awards were held last week. See story page 3. Picture: Supplied

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You don’t have to go far to feel like you’re a whole world away. Just far enough to leave the crowds behind and nd your space. A place where you can reconnect with nature, soak in the scenery and feed your soul. And okay, enjoy some great wine while you’re at it. Go further in Victoria.

Pool design polls open

THE design of the new planned aquatic centre in Mordialloc will be shaped by a series of polls.

The polls are now open, and will close on 31 May. The topics of the polls are travel, changerooms, water play, fitness facilities, the café, and barriers to visiting.

The pool is expected to be built near Jack Grut Reserve at a cost of $79.2 million. The federal government has committed $20 million to

it, and Kingston Council will borrow more than $55 million to complete it.

Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said the polls will “allow people to focus on a particular area of interest or contribute across each of the key areas.”

“Being such an important project for the long-term health and wellbeing of our community, we want as many people as possible to provide input,” he said.

Councillor Tim Cochrane said “we are really looking forward to welcoming a whole new group of people to our new state of the art centre in beautiful Mordialloc, and we want to hear from everyone, including people who traditionally don’t participate in community feedback, as most Kingston residents will use the facility over its lifetime.”

To take the poll visit kingston.vic. gov.au/newcentre.

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THE Don Tatnell Leisure Centre will be replaced at a new location. Picture: Supplied

Community’s best celebrated at awards

A VETERAN musician has been named the 2023 Kingston citizen of the year.

Mordialloc Jazz Orchestra musical director Peter Foley was awarded the honour at an event last week. He has been part of the orchestra for more than three decades.

The orchestra brings together musicians from across the state each week. It plays at events such as Jazz-a-oke, Carols by Kingston, and the Big Band Sunsets.

The annual citizen of the year awards were held last Thursday, 18 May. STEM Incubators and the Cheltenham Community Centre both shared the community group of the year award on the day.

Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said “Peter, the STEM Incubators and the Cheltenham Community Centre all make remarkable contributions across a wide range of areas in Kingston are great examples for us all to strive towards.”

“We have some amazing citizens, community organisations and volunteers in Kingston and these awards and event are a great way to thank them for their efforts and acknowledge the outstanding impact they all make,” he said. “The winners were selected from a fantastic group of nominees, all of whom had helped make Kingston such a strong and connected community.”

The Cheltenham Community Centre has been operating for 37 years. It offers programs and services such as childcare, school holiday activities, life skills classes, English language classes, and more.

COMMUNITY group of the year award winners

Cheltenham Community Centre and STEM Incubators. Picture: Supplied

Councils discuss ‘disruptive behaviour’

VICTORIAN councillors have met to brainstorm ways to combat a surge in disruptive behaviour at public council meetings.

Many councils across Victoria have had to deal with an increase in disruptive behaviour from the public gallery in the last year. In October, members of the public attending a Frankston Council meeting were thrown out after repeated interruptions (“Public booted after council meeting mayhem” The News 31/10/22).

This year, Yarra Ranges Council

went to the length of banning the public from attending meetings in person. The move came after it called the police to its January meeting. It continues to livestream its meetings.

Last week, around 100 Victorian council representatives convened at a Municipal Association of Victoria meeting to discuss the issue. MAV president David Clark said “the ongoing behaviour we have seen at council meetings is threatening and unpredictable and it has no place in our communities. It shouldn’t be accepted at any

level of government.”

“Councils are right to take a zero tolerance approach, as the people most at risk are often other community members who are in the gallery with the disruptive people.” Clark said. Many of the disruptive attendees are members of the “My Place” network. The group’s members regularly share conspiracy theories online, and organise plans to attend council meetings. The group is led by a failed political candidate for Frankston.

Cookbook released

A COMMUNITY cookbook has been launched by the team at the Chelsea Heights Community Centre.

The recipes were all contributed by locals. They were collated into a cookbook by the community centre, which has released it to coincide with Neighbourhood House Week.

Many of the recipes in the book were on offer at the launch event on 10 May.

The cookbooks are available for

sale at the Chelsea Heights Community Centre for $10. Proceeds will fund other projects at the community centre.

Brodie Cowburn

THE Frankston Council chambers. Picture: Supplied

MORDIALLOC MP Tim Richardson at the Chelsea Heights Community Centre Cookbook launch event.

Picture: Supplied

Sick act ‘targeted’

EX-STUDENTS from Kilbreda College in Mentone have been sent suspected used condoms and handwritten messages in the mail over the past three months.

Police are investigating the packages. They say that the letters and used prophylactics have been sent to victims across the eastern and south-eastern suburbs as part of a “targeted attack”.

More than 65 women have reported the packages to police. The first piece of mail was reported to police on 20 March, and the most recent one was reported on 15 May.

In a statement police said that they believe that the victims are “linked”, and that “it is believed that most of those who reported the material have received multiple letters, all with the suspected used item included.”

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Chopper trails cars

A POLICE helicopter helped make two arrests within five minutes in Cranbourne and Bangholme last week.

The first arrest occurred in Cranbourne between 3am and 4am on 17 May. Police say they spotted a car driving along Ballarto Road at 150 kmph at around 3.15am.

The allegedly stolen car was tracked along Hall Road, Frankston-Cranbourne Road, South Gippsland Freeway, and Thompsons Road. After crashing into a ditch, a man and woman in their 20s allegedly tried to flee on foot but were quickly arrested.

Almost immediately afterward the police helicopter was called to Seaford. A car had allegedly

sped off from police on Yazaki Way.

The helicopter tracked the car to a property on Smith Street in Carrum. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was arrested.

Anyone who witnessed the incidents can assist with the investigation by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Calls to keep killer locked up for life

A PROPOSAL to prevent Frankston serial killer Paul Denyer from ever applying for parole again has failed to gain the support of the state government.

Denyer is now eligible for parole after serving a 30-year sentence for the murders of Elizabeth Stevens, Deborah Fream, and Natalie Russell. He has had his first application for parole denied, but can still apply again.

Last week, the state opposition proposed a Bill to prevent Denyer from making further parole applications. It was not supported by the state government. Shadow corrections minister Brad Battin said the proposed legislation would “insert provisions into the Corrections Act 1986, mirroring the current provisions that exist for Craig Minogue and Julian Knight.”

“Paul Denyer continues to be eligible to make parole applications despite having never displayed remorse for his crimes. Whilst we trust the Adult Parole Board to continue to make the right decisions, we stand with the families of Natalie Russell, Elizabeth Stevens and Debbie Fream, and believe they should not be forced to re-live their trauma every time a parole application is made,” Battin said.

In parliament last week, Battin asked police minister Anthony Carbines if he would “apolo-

gise to the families of the three female victims who have to relive the trauma every time Paul Denyer applies for parole because the government refuses to lock him up for life.”

Carbines defended the state government’s position, telling parliament he has faith in the Adult Parole Board to protect the community.

“Victims deserve the support and the respect and the comfort of all members of this place, and that is exactly what this government stands for,” Carbines said. “We also stand for making sure that independent bodies charged with their responsibilities are allowed to do that unfettered. They are doing that job effectively and have made the correct and right decisions that they have independently made. We support and respect them just as we do those who rely on the services that they provide.”

Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke did not respond to questions from The News.

Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn

FRANKSTON serial killer Paul Denyer. Picture: Supplied

Taking flights of fancy with balloons

Liz Bell liz@baysidenews.com.au

IN a world where colours come to life and imagination takes flight, there exists a mastery that can transform mere air into whimsical wonders.

Welcome to the realm of balloon art, where skilled hands and fertile minds twist and shape the ordinary into the extraordinary.

It may seem like child’s play, but this is an artform that requires mental and physical dexterity and more than a little imagination, as Mornington couple Tammie and Trevor Timmers can attest.

The couple, currently battling it out on Channel 7’s Blow Up Australia to vie for the crown of national champions, has been weaving magic with latex for more than a decade under their business name of Pimp My Balloons.

With each gentle loop or twist, the Timmers can create a vibrant universe of shapes, characters and sculptures, turning simple balloons into masterpieces and making the impossible a reality.

The balloon journey began with Tammie when she was in her 20s, but when she met her husband-to-be Trevor on a plane 12 years ago, it was a magical meeting of the minds.

Now 37, they clicked over similar goals to create, entertain and make people happy, and soon realised there was a whole new world they could explore together.

Trevor, who was working in real

estate at the time, was so impressed by the joy that Tammie got from her job as a balloon artist, he knew it was his destiny.

“Making balloons is emotional for Tammie because she loves how they bring joy to people of all ages,” he said.

“When Tam first launched Pimp My Balloons and I witnessed her returning home from work brimming with happiness, it instilled in me the confidence to embark on this adventure alongside her.”

Trevor jumped on board, starting with balloon twisting for parties before moving into the decorator space and focusing on large balloon sculptures and wearables.

These days balloons are the couple’s full-time passion, and they juggle being parents to their two-yearold daughter with creating balloon offerings for weddings, corporate decorations, retails decorations and bouquets, and Balloon O’Gram gift deliveries, as well as presenting balloon twisting entertainment for all kinds of celebrations.

Tammie, who described herself as a latex manipulator, said picking a favourite was too hard from the thousands of creations they have made, but two recent top picks include a six-metre long by two and a half metre-wide rideable Santa Sleigh for Karingal Shopping Centre, and a five metre by 10 metre Tiki god scene as

Taking off: Trevor and Tammie

Timmers with their balloonbased, rideabler Santa sleigh.

Picture: Supplied

the stage backdrop for the Rock Ballarat festival.

She said they liked to “step outside the box” with their creations.

“Whatever you can imagine, we'll create it, imagination knows no boundaries,” she said.

In some designs there is an almost architectural and engineering-like element, with Trevor’s special skill linking balloons with a Z weave technique to create massive shapes, like the plesiosaur he made for his winning Blow Up entry last week.

The Timmers have their own clothing brand, Balloon Dog Apparel. Comfortable and colourful, their designs are loved by balloon artists and entertainers, and are hot sellers in

Australia and overseas, where balloon artistry is big business.

The success and international recognition they have achieved has blown them both away (no pun intended) and balloon art has opened up their worlds. They have travelled through Europe, Canada and the United States with their work, and have been introduced to people and places they never thought possible.

They have won local and international awards for their balloon work, including in Las Vegas in 2017 and the Australasian Balloon Designers of the Year 2019. They are recognised for their commitment to the environment through membership of the Pro Environment Balloon Alliance and their commitment to the Terracycle balloon recycling program.

“When I started making a career out of balloons, I never imagined how far it could take me and that we would still be loving it and making a career out of it almost 20 years later,” Tammie said.

“We meet so many interesting people in this business, it’s a very welcoming industry full of wonderful people – it’s a family.”

Tammie says being part of the Blow-Up series is a “once-in-a lifetime” opportunity to show the world what is possible to create with balloons and compete against some of the best balloon artists in the world. By round three of the show last week the couple had won several events, including first place for Tammie’s breathtaking circus inspired design.

We’re building big near you and there will be transport disruptions

As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing 110 dangerous and congested level crossings, with 68 already gone. We’re also upgrading roads to reduce congestion and improve travel times.

Train and tram disruptions: Buses replace trains and trams in both directions

Tram Route 67 Until 3am 12 July

Frankston and Stony Point lines

From 8.30pm 2 June to early August

Stop 53 Glenhuntly Tram Depot to Stop 68 Carnegie Terminus

On sections of the lines

Road disruptions: Closed roads and intersection

CranbourneFrankston Road, Cranbourne West

Hall Road, Cranbourne West

Evans Road, Cranbourne West

Glen Huntly Road, Glen Huntly

Until 26 June

Until 26 June

Until 26 June

Until mid-July

Neerim Road, Glen Huntly 29 May to late June

Check

Between Willow Glen and Ranfurlie boulevards

Between Cranbourne-Frankston Road and Banyan Drive

Between Hall Road and Strathlea Drive

Between Booran and Grange roads

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

FRIDAY SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME

7MATE, 7.30pm

On a school trip to Europe, Peter Parker (Tom Holland, left) has packed everything he needs for a summer of fun with pals Ned (Jacob Batalon), MJ (Zendaya). After the events of Avengers: Endgame, it’s the perfect escape for Parker, who is mourning the loss of his friend and mentor Tony Stark. What could go wrong? Only the Elementals, a group of malevolent entities that arrive intent on ravaging Earth. Jake Gyllenhaal also stars as Quentin, a super-powered refugee with plenty of with Elementals.

THURSDAY

OBLIVION

7MATE, 8.30pm

Tom Cruise (right) has his critics, but there’s no denying his ability as a leading man, particularly when it comes to blockbusters. Cruise plays Jack Harper, a technician who lives in the sky with his wife and colleague Victoria “Vika” Olsen (Andrea Riseborough); together they are tasked with protecting power stations from aliens. But things are soon complicated by the arrival of a familiar face and the veil is lifted on a grand deception.

FRIDAY SMOTHER

ABC TV, 8.30pm

Awash with the moody landscapes of seaside County Clare and the turmoil of the Ahern family, this over-the-top Irish drama returns for its third and final season. After last season’s cliffhanger, viewers are advised to hang onto to their weatherproof hats: a wave of red herrings and jolting surprises are forecast. Starring a fierce Dervla Kirwan (above) as the family matriarch Val, this season takes a turn. In tonight’s opener, the Ahern clan gathers for Val’s brisk remarriage. Grace (Seána Kerslake) returns to London and Finn (Dean Fagan) is incensed about his ordeal, despite the Ahern family’s candour.

SATURDAY GREATEST ESCAPES TO THE COUNTRY

7TWO, 8.30pm

After more than 20 seasons of hunting for swoon-worthy abodes set amongst green country pastures, there’s a treasure chest of footage in the archives of this charming British series. In this new offshoot of the long-running show, the dedicated presenters take their pick of the best of the best. In tonight’s premiere, Georgian and Victorian-style architecture are celebrated. Jules Hudson presents a selection of stunning property tours that seemed to be ripped from a storybook. It’s an enchanting, escapist peak into grand homes that might just inspire you to whip up some tea and scones before impulsively buying some

Thursday, May 25

of 2.

9.05 Grand Designs New Zealand. (Final) Presented by Tom Webster.

9.50 Griff’s Great Kiwi Road

Trip: Jump Off A Cliff – Lake Coleridge. (R) Part 3 of 3.

10.35 Art Works. (PG, R)

11.05 ABC Late News.

11.20 The Business. (R)

11.40 Ningaloo Nyinggulu. (R)

12.35 Q+A. (R)

1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum.

(R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia: The Reunion. (M) Hosted by Amanda Keller.

8.30 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence: A House Divided. (Final, M) The Trump presidency creates fault lines between James and Lachlan.

9.20 Normal People. (Premiere, MA15+)

Two students embark on a secret affair.

11.05 SBS World News Late.

11.35 Catch And Release. (MA15+l)

12.30 Miniseries: The Unusual Suspects. (Mls, R)

4.30 Mastermind Australia. (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) Kirby drowns her sorrows.

8.30 The Front Bar. (M) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG, R) In the penultimate auditions round, more weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of the judges.

10.55 The Latest: Seven News.

11.25 Fantasy Island. (Ma)

12.25 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R)

1.25 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 RBT. (Mdl, R)

8.30 Paramedics. (Mm, R) A flight paramedic responds to a crash.

9.30 Embarrassing Bodies. (MA15+admns) Dr Anand meets a cancer patient.

10.30 A+E After Dark. (Mlm, R)

11.25 Nine News Late.

11.50 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants compete for immunity.

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+av, R) Velasco asks Benson for help finding three girls who were trafficked from his home town to New York City.

9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) Rollins and Fin head to Kentucky.

The Project. (R)

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

Home Shopping. (R)

CBS Mornings.

Friday, May 26

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 meets a productive duo.

8.30 Smother. (Return, Mals) After the turmoil and Finn’s subsequent injuries, Grace returns to London.

9.25 Mayfair Witches. (Masv) At Deirdre’s funeral, Rowan is plunged into the world of the infamous Mayfair family.

10.10 Interview With The Vampire. (Malnsv) Louis and Lestat’s lives change.

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 The Split. (Mals, R)

12.05 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Building The Impossible: Panama Canal.

8.30 Robson Green’s British Adventure: The Hebrides And The Dee. (PG) Part 4 of 4.

9.25 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Curse Of The Pyramids. (Ms, R) A look at the Pharaoh Sneferu.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+a)

11.45 Vienna Blood. (MA15+a, R) 3.25 Mastermind Australia. (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 Better Homes And Gardens. Adam Dovile makes a modern, floating-style vanity. Karen Martini bakes a carrot, gruyere and herb loaf.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 11. Sydney v Carlton. From the SCG.

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

11.00 Armchair Experts. (M)

A panel discusses all things AFL.

12.00 MOVIE: Ablaze. (2019, Mal, R)

A fire occurs in a Christchurch department store. Hannah Marshall.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

NITV (34)

Seven Sacred

Laws. 4.00 Grace Beside Me. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30

NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered

Vistas. 7.30 Duckrockers. 8.00 MOVIE: Toys And Pets. (2017, PG) 9.45 MOVIE: Beauty Shop. (2005) 11.40 Late Programs.

Saturday, May 27

6.20 The ABC Of... (PG, R)

6.50 Bluey. (R) The girls argue over what game to play.

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

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG)

Sister Boniface pursues a serial killer.

8.15 Miniseries: The North Water. (Malv) Part 3 of 5. A discovery by Sumner sends Henry Drax into a murderous rage.

9.20 Ragdoll. (MA15+a) Rose’s behaviour raises questions for Edmunds. With the killer one step ahead, Baxter’s plans go awry.

10.05 The Messenger. (Malv, R) Ed is faced with a difficult choice.

11.00 Fires. (Mal, R)

11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. (PG)

8.30 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. The Hawksmoor towers are surveyed.

9.20 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: Ireland.

(R) Narrated by Bill Nighy.

10.15 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (R)

11.10 MOVIE: The Final Quarter. (2019, PGa, R, Australia) Adam Goodes. 12.40 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Malv, R) 1.40 Life Drawing UK.

(Mn, R)

3.45 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.45

Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News

Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 11. Gold Coast Suns v Western Bulldogs. From TIO Stadium, Darwin.

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.

12.05 MOVIE: Time Served. (1999, MA15+vnl, R) A woman makes a sacrifice. Catherine Oxenberg, Jeff Fahey.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Arty. (R) A showcase of art projects.

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

The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Greatest Escapes To The Country. (Premiere) 9.15 Escape To The Country. 10.15 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. 11.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. Newlyweds look for a house in rural New South Wales.

8.30 MOVIE: Quantum Of Solace. (2008, Mv, R) James Bond sets out to stop an environmentalist from taking control of a country’s most valuable resource. Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko.

10.40 MOVIE: Survivor. (2015, Mlv, R) Milla Jovovich.

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.20 9Honey

Hacks. 1.30 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 Bondi Rescue. (PGal) Chappo goes to rescue a father and daughter and gets assistance from an unlikely source.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGa, R) Graham Norton is joined on the red couch by actors Daniel Craig and Sir Ian McKellen, presenter Clive Myrie, and comedian John Bishop. Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth performs his song Loser

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

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix. (2007, Mhv, R) Harry returns for his fifth year at Hogwarts.

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint.

10.20 MOVIE: King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword. (2017, Mhlv, R) A young man discovers his true heritage. Charlie Hunnam.

12.40 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)

1.30 Destination WA. (PG, R)

1.55 Talking Honey. (PG, R) 2.05 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop.

(R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30

Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 Avengers. 12.10pm MOVIE: Miss Robin Hood. (1952) 1.45 MOVIE: Nicholas Nickleby. (1947) 4.00 MOVIE: The Hallelujah Trail. (1965) 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific.

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Chappo goes to rescue a father and daughter.

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa)

An abandoned terrier enjoys a makeover.

7.30 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade. (1989, PGv, R) Indiana Jones tries to find his missing father, who was on a lifelong quest to obtain the legendary Holy Grail. Harrison Ford, Sean Connery.

10.00 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull. (2008, Mv, R) Indiana Jones searches for a crystal skull. Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30

World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (PG, R) 12.00

ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30

Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG, R) 3.15 Folau. (PG, R) 4.15

Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Dancing On The Inside.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grand Designs: Sydenham Hill. (Final) Hosted by Kevin McCloud.

8.20 The Messenger. (Mal) Ed finally ticks off all the messages on the Ace of Diamonds but then another ace appears.

9.15 Silent Witness. (Return, Mav) The health secretary is assassinated.

10.15 In Limbo. (Mal, R)

10.45 Interview With The Vampire. (Malnsv, R)

11.30 Mayfair Witches. (Masv, R)

12.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R)

1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.05 The Heights.

(PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 20. Highlights. 8.00

WorldWatch. 10.00 Urban Conversion. (PG) 11.00 The World From Above. (R) 12.00

WorldWatch. 1.00 Australian ProMX C’ship. Round 5. Highlights. 4.00 UCI Women’s World Tour. La Vuelta Femenina. Highlights. 4.30 UCI

World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 20. Highlights.

5.30 Dirty Bird. 5.35 Weeks Of War. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of The Giant Mammoths. (PG, R)

8.30 Egypt: The Treasure Of The Sacred Bulls. (PG) Follows a team of archaeologists.

9.30 Patagonia: Fjordlands.

(PGa) Narrated by Pedro Pascal.

10.20 The Death Of Bruce Lee. (PGav, R)

11.55 Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre. (MA15+avw, R) 1.25 How Mad Are You? (Mal, R) 3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

8.00 Secrets Of Prince Andrew. (M) Part 1 of 2.

10.00 The Latest: Seven News.

10.30 Crime Investigation

Australia: Catching A Killer – The Claremont Murders. (Mav, R) A look at the Claremont serial killings.

12.00 The Rookie. (Madv, R)

1.00 Last Chance Learners. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

NBC Today.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Discover With RAA Travel.

NITV (34)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.

2.20pm Rugby Union. Ella 7s. Replay. 2.45 Football.

NTFL. Women’s. Under-18s. 4.00 Football. NTFL.

Men’s. Under-18s. Wanderers v Palmerston. Replay.

5.15 The South Sydney Story. 5.45 Songlines. 6.20

News. 6.30 Natural Born Rebels. 7.30 Servant Or

Slave. 8.30 Australia Uncovered: Incarceration

Nation. 10.05 MOVIE: The Last Wave. (1977, PG) Midnight Late Programs.

Memoria. (2021, PG) 6.05 Bicentennial Man. (1999, PG) 8.30 Redemption Of A Rogue. (2020, MA15+) 10.20 The Place Beyond The Pines. (2012, MA15+) 12.50am Late Programs.

Monday, May 29

8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG)

Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Q+A. Public affairs program.

10.35 India Now. (Final, R)

11.10 ABC Late News.

11.25 The Business. (R) 11.40 Folau. (PG, R)

12.40 The Split. (Mals, R) 1.40 Father Brown. (PG, R) 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Rage

Closer. (R) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30

The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PG) A warship is berthed across from the Tower.

8.30 Michael Palin In North Korea. (R) Part 1 of 2. Michael Palin explores North Korea, travelling from Pyongyang to Mount Paektu.

9.25 Reframed: Marilyn Monroe: Rebel. (Mans) Part 3 of 4.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Reyka. (Final, MA15+av)

11.45 Miss S. (Mav, R)

3.40 First Ladies. (Ml, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R)

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 The 1% Club. (Ml) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.

8.35 9-1-1. (Mav) The 118 races to emergencies at a commercial bakery and a bodybuilding competition.

9.35 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) Owen helps defend Marjan.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 The Blacklist. (Mav)

12.05 The Rookie. (Mav, R)

1.05 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

1.35 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 Sunday.

7.00 The Summit. (PGl)

8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

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

10.00 To Be Advised.

11.00 The First 48: Last Hope/ Truth And Consequences. (Mav)

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

12.40 Family Law. (Ma, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Sporting the dreaded black aprons, the contestants embark on a two-day challenge.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) The discovery of the body of a former MI6 agent uncovers secrets from NCIS Special Agent Jane Tennant’s past, forcing her to go to extreme lengths to track down the responsible party.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) The NCIS team investigates a cold case involving World War II-era bones.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Summit. Presented by Jai Courtney.

8.45 Police Rescue Australia. (Premiere, PG) Follows police rescue and bomb disposal teams.

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

10.15 Footy Classified. (M)

11.15 The Equalizer. (Mav, R)

12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants tackle a breakfast challenge.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists include Alex Ward, Lloyd Langford and Kitty Flanagan.

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+ls) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav) The team searches for two missing co-eds.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Tuesday, May 30

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Stephen Page. (PG)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: Canada’s Fentanyl Warning. A look at Canada’s overdose epidemic.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Point. (R)

11.30 Pandore. (Premiere, MA15+av) 12.25 Hope. (MA15+av) 1.30 Partisan. (Mal, R)

3.15 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (Malv, R) 4.10 Mastermind Australia. (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. (PGav)

7.30 Highway Patrol Special. (PGdl, R) A look at badly behaved drivers.

8.30 The Rookie. (Mav) John is assigned his first rookie whose unconventional approach to police work poses a unique challenge.

9.30 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav) Garza’s unit gets roped into a kidnapping case.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+alv, R)

12.15 S.W.A.T. (Mv, R)

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

(R)

Wednesday, May 31

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (Final, PG) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PG) A satirical news program.

9.00 In Limbo. (Mls) Nate enlists Charlie’s help.

9.30 QI. (Final, PG) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

10.05 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R)

10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business.

(R) 11.05 Ragdoll. (MA15+a, R) 11.50 Father

Brown. (Mv, R) 12.40 Operation Buffalo.

(Malv, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25

Rage Closer. (R) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 History Of The Sitcom: A Family Matter. (Premiere) Takes a look at sitcoms and how they evolved to reflect the changing face of the family.

9.15 Blue Lights. (Madlv) The team scrambles to deal with a bad batch of drugs while the McIntyres try to cover their tracks.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 The Congregation. (Mal) Anna is brought into the inner circle.

11.45 Unit One. (MA15+av, R)

4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30

ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Kerang Train Crash. (Mav) A look at the 2007 Kerang train crash.

8.30 Accused. (Mav) A man is faced with a big decision about the fate of his brother who is living with a traumatic brain injury.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Snowtown –Bodies In The Barrels. (MA15+adv, R)

12.15 Absentia. (MA15+asv, R)

1.15 The Goldbergs. (Ml, 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 Summit. Presented by Jai Courtney.

8.40 Expedition Everest. (PGa) Scientists team up to investigate what secrets Mount Everest has to tell about the changing climate.

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

10.10 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

11.10 See No Evil. (Ma)

12.00 Court Cam. (Mlv)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 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 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants tackle a Pressure Test.

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

9.40 NCIS. (Final) Agent Torres finds himself in prison as the team tries to stop an impending terror attack.

10.30 North Shore. (Ml, R) Abigail and Simon make plans to return home.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 Rugby League. State of Origin. Game 1. Queensland v New South Wales.

10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A wrap-up of the State of Origin clash.

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

11.30 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am)

Max and Wilder face a dilemma.

12.30 Council Of Dads. (PGa, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 It’s All Greek To Me. (PG, R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants must prepare a banquet.

8.40 North Shore. (Ml) Abigail faces increasing pressure to close the trade deal. A breakthrough fills a crucial gap in the case’s timeline.

9.40 Law & Order: SVU. Muncy believes Elias Olsen has struck again.

10.40 Fire Country. (Mv)

11.40 Bull. (Mv, R)

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

Charlie O’Brien falls foul of the Bench

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

WHEN Charlie O’Brien appeared at the Frankston court two weeks ago on a charge of drunkenness, he promised the Bench that he would shake the dust of Frankston from off his feet, and make for fresh fields and pastures new if given “one more chance.’’

The Court took him at his word, but Charlie failed to keep his part of the contract.

Last Monday morning he faced the magistrates again. He was unshaven and generally presented a most unkempt appearance.

He was charged with vagrancy.

Senior Constable Cullane said accused was arrested on Saturday night near the Frankston railway station.

Residents complained that his conduct was such as to cause terror among women and children, begging money and food. He carried a swag, which when opened proved to be full of rubbish.

Accused said he couldn’t comprehend such a charge being laid against him. He had been unfortunate, he admitted. He came to Frankston from Flinders, where he had been employed on a chaffcutter. He intended doing business in Frankston, and entered the town intending to have a haircut, but the Fates had ruled otherwise.

If given another chance he would not tarry longer to consult with Frankston’s tonsorial artists.

He had work to go to in another district and would make a bee line for same immediately the court gave the word “go”.

The Bench reminded accused of a similar promise made two weeks ago.

Such a poor starter at barrier rise could not be relied on. He was ordered to be imprisoned for seven days. ***

THE past three Saturdays have witnessed what must rank as probably the most successful working bee held in Baxter for many years past, and the enthusiasm with which it was entered upon was not dampened in any way by the showery weather that hindered the efforts of the workers on the second day, and threatened to hold up the completion of the work, but fortune smiled and the work was to all intents finished by dusk on Saturday last.

Our local church as the result of this good work has received two good coats of paint outside and its bright appearance now bears testimony to the good work done.

The surroundings have been tidied up, and when not engaged preparing and serving afternoon tea, the ladies busied themselves cleaning and dusting and generally brightening up the inside.

The efforts reflected great credit on all who were concerned in it. All worked with a will and most of those present on the first day were still hard at it on the last day.

In having a practical man like Cr. J. C. K. McLean, who, before he took up a rifle in 1914, had wielded a paint brush for many years, to direct operations, we must be counted fortunate, and under his expert guidance the job was carried through in a way that left nothing to be desired.

Our popular minister, Mr. W. B. Watkins, was present each day, and garbed in “Oshgosh” overalls and paint, was well enough camouflaged to be almost

unrecognisable.

His enthusiasm undoubtedly was a great factor in the success of the effort.

Mr. H. B. Legge, of Frankston, who, in addition to his work with the brush, made many needed repairs to the spouting, etc., placed residents here under a debt of gratitude in coming so far and giving such a lot of time to the work.

Others who contributed their share were Messrs. A. W. Hawken, G. Grant, C. Grant, W. Wilson, V. Stott, J. Parris, and Geo. Collett. Mesdames Hawker and Collett and Misses Parris, Rogers and Green were the ladies who did such splendid work and provided the afternoon tea each day.

True to his usual custom, Mr. Fulton devoted his attention to the clearing up of the ferns and undergrowth, but what is now wanted is another effort –this time with plows and harrows – to complete the destruction of the bracken fern, shape up paths, and plant out some hardy trees and shrubs.

It would not be a big job, and with the present fine trees the surroundings would then really be in keeping with the spic and span appearance of the church itself.

***

ST. Paul’s Church of England, Frankston, was chosen for the marriage which united members of two of Victoria’s well-known families.

As weddings go these days, the party was a comparatively small one, owing to the express wish of the bride.

She is the only daughter of BrigadierGeneral and Mrs. Harold Grimwade, “Marathon,” Frankston and “Amesbury House,” South Yarra.

The bridegroom is T. Chester, only

MARK VINCENT LIVE IN CONCERT

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA & ALL THE CLASSICS

AUSTRALIA’S most successful Tenor Internationally Acclaimed Sensation

Mark Vincent will be touring his brand new show An International Tribute To Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Singing from the age of 15, Mark Vincent has gone on to become one of Australia’s most beloved and most popular Tenors, having released nine consecutive #1 ARIA Classical Crossover Albums, earning accolades both nationally and internationally.

Fans can expect an intimate performance with Mark Vincent performing a rich repertoire of classical musical theatre songs and arias made popular by the great artists around the world.

This will be a huge celebration as all his past years shows have sold out.

It has been very busy for Mark in recent years as he has appeared in the popular revival of My Fair Lady directed by Dame Julie Andrews at the Sydney Opera House.

He has also been touring nationally in all the major National Theatres with his hit Musical Theatre Production of From London’s West End To Broadway a celebration of all the Musical Theatre favourites we all love and enjoy.

Mark believes his brand new concert The

son of the late Mr. Chester Manifold, and of Mrs Manifold; “Talindert”, Camperdown.

As the bride’s parents have made “Marathon” their most loved home it was but natural that they, as well as their daughter, preferred that the wedding should take place at Frankston.

The church was prettily decorated with clusters of white flowers on each pew, and massed arrangements of palms, ferns, white chrysanthemums and trails of Virginia creeper about the pulpit and chancel.

Spanning the aisle was a charming arc of asparagus fern and purple and white flower.

The ceremony was performed by the Bishop of Ballarat, an intimate friend of the bridegroom’s family.

He gave a very impressive address after the ceremony.

Assisting the bishop was the Rev. A. P. Macfarlane, vicar of St. Paul’s.

The bride who was given away by her father carried herself with graceful charm as she walked slowly up the aisle. Her white frock of the new satinrep, which is termed Bridal satin was fashioned in long straight lines which admirably suited her lissom figure.

The bodice had short plain sleeves, and it fell in simple lines to the hips where soft folds gave a deep waist finish, and were clasped by a large ornament of pearls and diamente.

A pointed panel fell at the side, and from the back depended a panel train of the satin, folded at one side so as to show a cloth of silver lining.

The touch of silver on the frock was repeated as a finish to the long flowing tulle veil for the graduated bandeau of

orange blossom and buds had a silver foundation, and it was tied at the back by a bow of silver tissue ribbon.

A string of lovely pearls and an 1830 bouquet of orange buds and blossom completed the attire of a lovely bride.

The bridesmaids were Miss Betty Nichol (Clunes) Miss Katharine Thornton (cousin of bride), and immediately following the bride two very small girls, cousins respectively of the bride and bridegroom.

After the ceremony, which was fully choral there was a picturesque climax, for school maids formed a guard of honor outside the church. All worn white frocks, and held tall branches of ti-tree studded with bright flowers.

The sang a chorus to wish happiness to Mr. and Mrs. T. Chester Manifold. The guests subsequently re-assembled at “Marathon,” where they were welcomed by the bride’s parents at the entrance door. From there, to the room where the bridal party received, the hall was beautifully banked at either side with pink and white flowers. Marguerites were on all sides, but particularly so in the ballroom, where wedding tea was served for the walls had a high dado of evergreens studded by clusters of the starry white blooms.

In addition, there were loops of white tulle caught by bunches of these flowers.

The only toasts were proposed by the Bishop and by the bridegrooms. By request of the bride they were very brief. ***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 23 & 25 May 1923

Phantom Of The Opera & All The Classics will cap off a memorable and rewarding year of sell out shows Australia Wide.

“I’m really looking forward to performing my brand new show this year ” he said.

“There’s nothing like singing in one of my favourite venues and favourite audiences who always support me when I come to town...”

“Australian audiences always return their loyalty which I really really appreciate”.

Mark is keeping his song list a surprise but you can be sure he will perform all your favourites including and celebrating the classic hits from London’s West End and Broadway Musicals to which they will be able to sing along to.

Hits include Memory, This Is The Moment, Nessun Dorma, You’ll Never Walk Alone, My Way, Hits from Les Miserables, Hits From The Jersey Boys, and hits from Phantom Of The Opera and many many more.

This will be a sensational Music & Visual Concert experience not to be missed!

Sunday 18th June, 2023 - FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE - Bookings: 9784 1060

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Eurodud and the Collapse of Western Civilisation As We Know It

By Stuart McCullough

IN a word: disappointed. For better or worse (and it was definitely for the worse) I sat through the whole thing in a feat of endurance rivalled only by the ascent of Everest. Possibly. It was not a pleasant experience. For whole chunks I was tied to a chair with my eyelids forcibly open like Malcolm MacDowell in ‘A Clockwork Orange’. In short, it was tough going. In long, I am yet to recover.

I’ve always loved Eurovision. I like the colour, the culture, the fashion, the movement and the positivity. Granted, I have mixed feelings about the music, which generally covers the full spectrum from ‘inspired’ (albeit in a fairly polite kind of way) through to a disaster on par with the Hindenburg, if the Hindenburg involved choreography and a rapped bridge section. But this year’s Eurovision was sheer drudgery. Even those involved looked bored beyond belief.

What used to be great about Eurovision was its pace. If one entry coughed up a song that made your ears want to escape from your head and hide under the couch, they’d be replaced by another entry in moments. You barely had time to make a cup of tea before the next act was on stage and (hopefully) producing something approximating music rather than inflicting a full-frontal assault on your ears.

The venue wasn’t ideal. In a perfect world, the competition would have been held in Ukraine, given they won it last year, but as the world remains stubbornly imperfect it had to be relocated to Britain. It’s a compromise, for sure, and one that’s understandable in the circumstances. It’s ironic, though, that a competition designed to promote peace

and harmony in Europe was transplanted to accommodate a war. But of all the locations in Britain, why did they hold it in Westminster Abbey?

As venues go, Westminster Abbey isn’t very festive. Whether it’s the seating, the lighting or the architecture, it’s not the kind of place that welcomes a glow-in-the-dark headband. It’s too solemn. I suspect any attempt to start a conga-line would be immediately shot down with a withering glance. And the chairs are pointing the wrong way! To have the seating turned in on itself is a rookie error of Titanic proportions. Then there’s the matter of the host.

Graham Norton looks entirely dif-

ferent. I don’t know what kind of work he’s had done, but he should definitely consider switching surgeons. And his decision to wear a Jedi-inspired robe may have been a well-intentioned tribute to last year’s runner up, ‘Space Man’ by the amazing Sam Ryder, but it looked ridiculous. And, if I’m honest, he was really flat the whole way. No energy.

I fear the wheels on the Eurovision dune buggy have fallen off – I watched for three hours during which time the only contestant I saw perform was from the United Kingdom. Who’s in charge?

I hadn’t read much about Britain’s representative. At first I assumed that the

powers that be had finally surrendered and allowed Morrissey to perform. But no, this was somebody named Charlie W.

Although I’m highly critical of this year’s Eurovision as a whole, credit where credit is due – his costume was pretty good, even if faintly ridiculous. Whilst his performance can generously be described as glacial in nature, he did bring a bit of bling to the occasion. Which, as any viewer of Eurovision knows, is essential. Not that I entirely understood it.

Firstly, there was the bit where he wore a gigantic glove. The commentators referred to it by name, but I’m

going to call it the ‘Oven Glove of Destiny’. White around the hand with a golden sleeve that tickled the elbow, it looked ideal for plucking a tray of chicken wings out of the oven. It’s not what I’d choose to wear when singing, but each to their own.

After the Oven Glove of Destiny, Graham Norton handed the contestant a massive Ferrero Rocher and, unbelievably, Charlie W held it for a bit rather than peel away the golden wrapping to get to the chocolate within. Maybe he didn’t want to share it. But what could have been a show-stopping moment of chocolate-fuelled anarchy was, instead, a total letdown.

Costume changes are a big part of Eurovision. Think of the epic performance of ‘Making Your Mind Up’ by Bucks Fizz in 1981 as just one example. This year, Britain tried to take it further. Part way through, the world’s most decrepit looking back up dancers shuffled onto stage with screens so the singer could undertake a costume change. Put simply, it was lethargic. The singer then emerged wearing a spectacular golden cape. It wasn’t enough.

In the end, even a magical golden cape couldn’t save Britain. Ultimately, it finished second last on a measly twenty-five points. Only Germany fared worse. I’m not entirely sure how. Given I didn’t see them, I very much doubt Germany performed at all. Better luck next year.

I’m not sure what can be done to save Eurovision from itself. Come back, Bucks Fizz. All is forgiven. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

CHELSEA MORDIALLOC MENTONE NEWS

Tiger trouble: Langwarrin were unable to grab a win from ladder leaders Dromana.

Fairytale return for Jones, Bulls charge home

MPNFL

By Brodie Cowburn

DIVISION ONE

IT was a happy homecoming for former Mt Eliza junior Nathan Jones on Saturday.

The former Melbourne Demons captain ran out for his first senior game for his junior club last weekend. Mt Eliza played Sorrento at Emil Madsen Reserve.

Mt Eliza were in control all day

long. At half-time they led by 32, and had restricted Sorrento to just three goals.

The Redlegs went on to claim a comfortable 15.20 (110) to 6.7 (43) win. Jones booted two goals for the afternoon. He was joined in the best by Finlay Bayne and Declan Cole.

Undefeated ladder leaders Dromana picked up another good win on Saturday. They got the better of Langwarrin at home.

A five goals to two first term set the tone for the day. The Kangaroos

weren’t able to get close to the Tigers. Dromana took out the win 14.11 (95) to 8.8 (56). The Tigers are now 7-0 to start the 2023 season.

Jordan Andrews was excellent for the victors. He scored four goals. Jake Aarts continued his brilliant form, and was named in the best once again.

Frankston YCW picked up a convincing 70 point win over Bonbeach last weekend. Frankston Bombers were 15-point winners over Rosebud, and Pines beat Red Hill by 14.

DIVISION TWO

SEAFORD fell just short of an upset win over Karingal on Saturday.

Karingal came into the match unbeaten on top of the ladder. Seaford are hanging near the bottom with just two wins to their name.

Seaford made the most of their opportunities in the first half, booting 9.3. They went into the main break with a 19 point lead over the Bulls.

Karingal whittled back the lead in the third term. At the final break of play, scores were level.

Although Seaford worked hard, they couldn’t quite get the job done. Karingal managed to drag themselves over the line for a thrilling comefrom-behind win 14.11 (95) to 14.15 (99).

Damien Rayson and Brodie Scully each scored five goals for Dromana. Riley D’Arcy scored four for Karingal.

Hastings also won a thriller on Saturday. They bested Rye by three points.

Heading into the final term, Hastings led by a point. Both sides traded blows in a free-scoring last quarter, but it was Hastings who came out on top.

The final scoreboard read Hastings 10.17 (77) to Rye 10.13 (73). Rhys Wilkinson, Luke Clark, and Patrick Wilson were named in Hastings’ best.

The win left Hastings sitting third on the ladder at the end of the round.

Devon Meadows picked up their third win for the season last weekend in a tight clash with Chelsea at Glover

The Dales’ day: Pearcedale got the better of Mornington by four straight kicks.Picture: Alan Dillon

Reserve. The Panthers overcame a 19 point three-quarter-time deficit to defeat the Seagulls 12.13 (85) to 13.5 (83).

Joel Hillis scored four vital goals for Devon Meadows.

Second-placed Mornington kept hold of their spot despite going down to Pearcedale on Saturday. The Bulldogs were defeated by four goals. Somerville and Crib Point scored wins over Edithvale-Aspendale and Tyabb respectively to wrap up Reconciliation Round.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Division One

Sorrento v Bonbeach, 2PM, Sat 27 May, David Macfarlane Reserve

Pines v Dromana, 2PM, Sat 27 May, Eric Bell Reserve

Frankston Bombers v Red Hill, 2PM, Sat 27 May, Baxter Park

Frankston YCW v Mt. Eliza, 2PM, Sat 27 May, John Coburn Oval

Langwarrin v Rosebud, 2PM, Sat 27 May, Lloyd Park

Division Two

Chelsea v Tyabb, 2PM, Sat 27 May, Chelsea Recreation Reserve

Edithvale-Aspendale v Crib Point, 2PM, Sat 27 May, Edi-Asp Regents Park

Rye v Devon Meadows, 2PM, Sat 27 May, RJ Rowley Reserve

Hastings v Somerville, 2PM, Sat 27 May, Hastings Club

Pearcedale v Karingal, 2PM, Sat 27 May, Pearcedale Recreation Reserve

Seaford v Mornington, 2PM, Sat 27 May, RF Miles Recreation Reserve

Picture: Paul Churcher

Derby delight for Seaford, Eagles

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

SEAFORD United, Somerville Eagles and Mentone won their derby battles last weekend in a round of State League matches with some surprising outcomes.

In a keenly contested clash at North Seaford Reserve the home side emerged a 2-0 victor over high-flying Aspendale thanks to second-half strikes from Andrew Packer and substitute Luke Murray.

Aspendale came close in the first half when left winger Kailan Smith struck the far post only for the rebound to be cleared.

The Seaford defence was excellent throughout and goalkeeper Hayden Hicks proved a formidable barrier.

The goal that broke the deadlock came in the 55th minute when Packer sent over a high looping cross from the left that had Aspendale keeper Josh Mravljak backpedalling in vain as the ball nestled in the top far corner.

In the 85th minute Seaford fans erupted after Cory Osorio hooked the ball across goal from the right of the area where it fell for Murray to hit a volley on the turn that ended this as a contest.

In other State 5 news Mentone beat

Mount Martha 2-1 at Civic Reserve, Rosebud downed Bunyip District 2-0 at Olympic Park while Mount Eliza had a result to forget on the wrong end of a 10-0 drubbing from championship favourite Hampton Park United at Emil Madsen Reserve.

Mentone talisman Marcus Spivey proved the difference when he broke onto a ball over the top in the 87th minute to score the winner while both of Rosebud’s goals came from leading scorer Noah Musso.

His second was the pick of his double when he outpaced everyone in the 78th minute to get onto the end of a fine ball in behind the defence before finishing in style.

In State 4 Somerville Eagles kept their unbeaten record intact with a come-from-behind 5-2 home win over Chelsea on Saturday.

Chelsea bossed the first half-hour and led 2-0 after goals from Kyan Bissett and captain Nathan Boccari.

The home side hit back in the 31st minute when a Coby Vowels cross was flicked on by Xavier Apela and a Tom Simmons half-volley made it 2-1.

Conor Mcfall’s 25-metre strike in the 71st minute went in off the underside of the bar to make it 2-2 and

three goals in the last five minutes of normal time were decisive.

A piece of individual skill from Marcus Anastasiou from a tight angle made it 3-2, substitute Sam Beadle scored a remarkable long-range freekick that caught Chelsea keeper Rhys Davies off his line and Tom Simmons was at the back post to hammer home the final goal after a Mcfall cross wasn’t cleared.

Baxter continued its rise up the ladder with a 3-1 away win over Noble Park on Friday night.

Goals from Alex Dukic (2) and Jack Elliott sealed the points in a dour contest.

In State 1 Mornington is still on top of the ladder after a 2-0 home win over Collingwood City last weekend.

Despite dominating play in the first half and creating numerous chances the home side couldn’t find a way past Collingwood keeper Irfan Hrleja.

It was a different matter in the second half.

In the 73rd minute substitute Adam Hester crossed from the right to the back post for Rory Currie to head back into the far corner.

Two minutes later Seagulls fans were more at ease after man-of-thematch Rhys Craigie dispossessed a

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defender inside the area then slotted a low shot into the bottom corner.

In State 2 Skye United was the only local side to get a point when it recovered from 2-0 down at home against Doncaster Rovers on Friday night to draw 3-3.

Doncaster had a two-goal cushion after 20 minutes but a long-range strike from George Jeff in the 30th minute crashed onto the bar then over the line.

Five minutes later it was 2-2 thanks to Nham Than who headed home a Michael Rovinson cross.

When Luke Barrueto grabbed his second with a headed goal in the 76th minute the visitors were back in front but a handball inside the box in the seventh minute of time added was converted from the spot by Skye striker Mitch Blake to snatch a point.

Skye has one of the worst defensive records in the league so the return this week of Alex Van Heerwarden from a hamstring injury will be welcomed by head coach Phil McGuinness.

Peninsula Strikers lost 3-1 away to Knox City on Saturday after blowing a number of gilt-edged chances.

The main culprits in the first half were Cal Bradbury and Huss Chehimi with Bradbury rounding the Knox keeper only to shoot into the side net-

ting while Chehimi’s shot struck the keeper when through on a one-onone.

Bradbury also blasted a second-half chance over the bar before Ray Markley broke the deadlock from close range in the 56th minute.

Then Knox winger Daniel Aye pounced on a mistake to hit a piledriver over the head of Strikers’ keeper Faraz Zenoozi 10 minutes later to make it 2-0 and the home side was in cruise control when Aye grabbed his second in the 83rd minute catching out Strikers on the break.

Strikers’ substitute Cassius Delaney was taken down inside the area in the 88th minute and Anderton’s penalty conversion completed the scoreline.

Strikers have signed attacking midfielder Ahmad Jawadi from Frankston Pines.

Speaking of Pines they lost 3-2 away to struggling Berwick City on Friday night.

Christian Malgioglio and Sava Baledrokadroka scored for Pines.

In other news Thomas Dunn, the teenage Fijian midfielder who played with Pines last season then returned to his homeland is co-captain of Fiji’s under-20 squad for the world finals starting in Argentina this week.

Fiji has been drawn in Group B

alongside the US, Ecuador and Slovakia.

The Young Socceroos failed to qualify.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Saturday 27 May, 3pm:

Langwarrin v Northcote City, Lawton Park

Mornington v Malvern City, Dallas Brooks Park

Peninsula Strikers v Brandon Park, Centenary Park

Frankston Pines v Knox City, Monterey Reserve

Berwick City v Skye Utd, Jack Thomas Reserve

Baxter v Keysborough, Baxter Park

Sandown Lions v Somerville Eagles, Frederick Wachter Reserve

Sandringham City v Chelsea, Spring Street Oval

Aspendale v Mount Martha, Jack Grut Reserve

Barton Utd v Mount Eliza, Barton Recreation Reserve

Bunyip District v Seaford Utd, Heatherbrae Recreation Reserve

Casey Panthers v Mentone, Prospect Hill Reserve

Rosebud BYE

Derby winners: Seaford’s Andrew Packer (left) opened the scoring against Aspendale last weekend while Somerville’s Conor Mcfall scored in his unbeaten team’s success against Chelsea. Pictures: Darryl Kennedy.