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Golf course housing plan ‘possible’ - panel
Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au
THE planned redevelopment of Rossdale Golf Course in Aspendale took another step forward this month with the release of an independent planning panel report.
The golf club unveiled plans to build housing of up to three storeys on the 43.5 hectare site in 2024. The plan-
ning minister referred the proposed Rossdale Golf Course redevelopment to the state’s Priority Projects Standing Advisory Committee for consideration in mid-2025.
The committee’s report was released this month; it found that the conversion of the land to housing was “possible while protecting the site’s areas of environmental sensitivity and the Ramsar wetlands.”
“Ultimately, the committee is satis-
fied that the proponent has undertaken adequate assessments and made the necessary enquiries to support redevelopment of the land, subject to the committee’s recommendation for further work in relation to site values, opportunities and constraints,” the committee’s report read. “An independent economic report confirms that the proponent is not financially viable under its current model and there are no realistic alternatives to conversion of the
land for other purposes. The land tenure allows for conversion and the site is considered surplus to golfing needs.
“The proponent advised that there are two caveats on the land title but no other restrictions. One caveat relates to a telecommunications tower on the site and the other deals with an agreement with Hume Residential Pty Ltd for the first right of refusal should the land be sold. The committee was advised that this caveat expires in De-
cember 2025. Based on the information provided the committee agrees that the tenure of Rossdale does allow for its conversion, should it proceed.”
The planned Rossdale redevelopment has drawn the ire of Kingston Council, which expressed disappointment that it was cut out of the planning process last year (“Council cut out of golf course planning” The News 7/8/2025).
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Councillor calls for Kingswood inquiry
A KINGSTON councillor is calling for a parliamentary inquiry investigating the approval of the Dingley Village Kingswood Golf Course redevelopment.
The state government approved the controversial plan to convert the golf course into 941 residential lots last year. Kingston Council later confirmed that it would lodge an appeal with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, but missed the deadline for submission. (“Council misses crucial Kingswood deadline” The News, 14/1/2026)
Cr Caroline White, who is currently on council leave and not expected to return until May, issued a personal statement not speaking on behalf of council last week confirming she had submitted information about the
Kingswood redevelopment to IBAC.
Cr White is asking for the state government to “put on hold the redevelopment of Kingswood golf course pending a full independent state level inquiry”.
“On 6 August 2025 Kingston Council wrote to Sonya Kilkenny expressing serious concerns regarding Kingswood and would likely appeal any decision made by the planning minister. Two weeks later monitors were appointed by [local government minister] Nick Staikos to Kingston Council,” Cr White said.
Cr White said her IBAC submission last week was her second since last December. She has called for the “Kingston mayor and CEO to uphold their responsibilities and report any and all corruption they’ve been ex-
posed to with regards to Kingswood Golf Course development and the appointment of Labor government appointed monitors at Kingston” and for “minister Staikos to resign and his monitors to be removed from Kingston immediately.”
In a statement, a Kingston Council spokesperson said “council has no knowledge of any corruption regarding the Kingswood development, and was not involved in the appointment of monitors.”
“We have requested a copy of the monitor’s interim report, however the Victorian Government has advised it will not be provided to council or the community,” council’s statement read.
Nick Staikos was contacted for comment.
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CR Caroline White with protesters at the Kingswood Dingley Village golf course site last year. Picture: Supplied
Merits of golf course housing plan argued
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The committee’s report read that the proponent, Kingston Council, DEECA, and Melbourne Water took part in its consultation process. The committee hosted a “a four-day consultation session” between 10 and 13 November 2025.
The committee’s report read that Kingston Council “submitted that the proponent has not demonstrated there is an economic basis for the conversion of the land”.
“Council highlighted that the location of the golf course in Melbourne’s Sandbelt is also important because while the number of golf courses is high that does not mean there is an oversupply given the membership and cost restrictions of a number of courses,” the report read. “Council submitted that the proponent had not adequately explored alternative business models or options for increasing its economic viability.”
Before proceeding, the committee noted that the developer should review and update Biodiversity Assessment and Targeted Fauna Surveys, Tree Hollow and Habitat Advice, and a Preliminary Tree Assessment.
“The site is well located within Melbourne’s Urban Growth Boundary, close to transport and activity centres and aligns with housing policy objectives. However, there are gaps in the proponent’s work, including insufficient consideration of recent policy changes (such as plan for Victoria, climate change directives) and broader strategic priorities,” the report read.
In response to the question of if the golf course should be retained as open space, the committee stated “the proponent contacted a number of local, state and federal government to assess whether there is any interest in acquiring the property. No government authority or agency expressed any interest in the land.”
Fine issued for ‘horrific’ animal cruelty
Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au
A SEAFORD woman has avoided conviction after pleading guilty to aggravated cruelty under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
In a statement, RSPCA Victoria said it attended a Seaford home and found an American Staffordshire Bull Terrier–type dog with a sizeable suspected tumour. The dog was assessed at a RSPCA Victoria veterinary clinic, where a bacterial skin infection was found on the tumour
site. The mass was removed by surgery, but the dog received a terminal cancer diagnosis.
During a follow-up inspection, RSPCA staff say they “detected a strong odour and found the dog was unable to walk and had a new wound on its right hind leg that was necrotic with exposed bone and maggots, prompting the animal’s immediate seizure and transportation to an RSPCA Victoria veterinary clinic.”
“This dog had been suffering from these wounds for at least two weeks, but potentially up to three months,”
an RPSCA statement read. “It’s reasonable to expect that a lay person, particularly one who had received prior veterinary guidance regarding their dog’s skin conditions, would recognise the required veterinary attention for the extensive wounds and significant weight loss.”
RSPCA Victoria Chief Inspector Michelle Green said “despite the repeated guidance and instructions, the owner failed to act and left the dog to suffer.”
“This case highlights the importance of preventative veterinary care
and also protecting animals when they are unwell or in recovery,” Green said. “This was a horrific case of animal cruelty and neglect that caused tremendous pain and suffering that was completely avoidable. Pet owners have a legal obligation to provide appropriate or veterinary care for their animals when in need.”
The 36-year-old woman who pleaded guilty was fined $3,000 without conviction, ordered to pay $1,180 in costs, and disqualified from owning or being in charge of any dog for five years.
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A DOG living in Seaford assessed by the RSPCA. Picture: Supplied
School Holiday Activities
LOOKING to mix up your school holiday plans with something unforgettable?
Head to Drum Theatre for a joyful, eco-themed adventure brimming with comedy, creativity and marine magic. Trash with a Porpoise is a laugh out loud kids’ comedy packed with puppets, songs and a wonderland of recycled creations. The Trash Puppets team dive deep into our waterways, battling whirlpools, cracking jokes with a walrus and uncovering playful, practical ways families can care for the planet. With a delightful cast of crabby crabs, curious sea slugs, penguins, seahorses, porpoises and even a puffer fish, young audiences (ages 4–12) will be hooked from the first splash. Critics call it “a must see” and “a laugh a minute”, and it’s easy to see why.
But the fun doesn’t stop when the curtain rises.
Arrive early to take part in Rainbow Reef: A Living Foyer Installation, a free hands on craft experience where kids turn everyday “trash” into a colourful underwater world. Plastic becomes polyps, cardboard becomes coral, and bottle tops bloom into vibrant sea life. After the show, families can keep creating at interactive craft stations, adding their handmade creatures to the growing communal reef.
Go all in. Bring everyone. Get messy. Make memories. And leave your mark on the ocean, one recycled creation at a time.
Drum Theatre, Thursday 9 April.
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Construction company fined
A CONSTRUCTION company has been charged after a worker suffered serious injuries in a fall at a Carrum Downs worksite.
A WorkSafe statement read that a 28-year-old man on an a-frame ladder fell roughly four metres to the ground in March 2024, leaving him with serious head and spinal injuries. He was allegedly using a chainsaw to cut a tree branch.
Last week, WorkSafe confirmed that IntraAust Properties Pty Ltd had been charged under section 21(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for failing to provide and maintain, so far as reasonably practicable, a working environment that was safe and without risks to health.
“WorkSafe alleges the company twice breached section 21(2)(a) of the OHS Act by failing to engage a qualified arborist or tree removal specialist and failing to provide a temporary work platform or a telescopic long chainsaw for employees,” the Worksafe statement read. “It is also alleged the company breached regulation 44(2) the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations by failing to reduce the risks associated with a fall by using a passive fall prevention device and regulation 327(1)(a) of the OHS Regulations by failing to prepare a safe work method statement (SWMS) for the work.
“The company faces an additional two charges under section 26(1) of the OHS Act for failing to ensure a workplace under its management and control was safe and without risks to health.”
The matter was scheduled for the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 20 March.”
Cars seized
A MAN has been charged after a police raid in Cranbourne last week.
Police raided a property on Lochview Green about 7.30pm on Wednesday 18 March. Police received reports that a man and woman were behaving suspiciously at the unoccupied address.
After searching the property, police seized a Ford Falcon ute allegedly stolen from Endeavour Hills, a Subaru WRX allegedly stolen in Patterson Lakes, a Kia GT displaying allegedly stolen registration plates, a Yamaha WR offroad motorcycle, approximately 15 grams of methylamphetamine, approximately 50 ecstasy tablets, GHB and prescription medications, allegedly stolen ID cards, drug paraphernalia, and ammunition
A man and woman were arrested.
The 33-year-old man from Dromana was charged with traffick drug of dependence, handle stolen goods and theft of motor vehicle, and remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court. The 34-year-old Mornington woman was released “pending further enquiries”, police say.
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Skye property raided
POLICE seized drugs, gel blaster handguns, allegedly stolen mopeds, and a jet ski during a raid in Skye last week.
The property on McCormicks Road was raided at around 10am on 17
March. Police say they seized numerous items, including approximately 30g of methylamphetamine; approximately 1kg of cannabis; ketamine and amphetamine; prescription medication; two gel blaster handguns; two tasers; a crossbow; stolen tools; and over $2000 cash. They also seized allegedly stolen e-bikes, a trailer, a jet ski, and mopeds.
Two men were arrested at the property. A 31-year-old man and 54-yearold man were each charged with offences including drug possession, possession of prohibited weapons, and property offences. They were bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 5 June.
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Pet Expo this weekend
THE annual Kingston Pet Expo takes over Kingston Heath Reserve this Saturday, 28 March.
The free event begins at 9am, with a lineup of pet competitions, kids’ activities, live demonstrations, and interactive talks with animal experts.
Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “Kingston is a city that truly loves its pets, and the expo is a great opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the animals
THE Pet Expo returns this weekend. Picture: Supplied
that bring so much joy to our lives.”
“It’s a fantastic day out for families, packed with activities, expert advice and plenty of opportunities to spoil your pets,” she said. “Animal registrations are due by 10 April each year, and residents can renew their registration at the expo. Anyone who renews on the day will also go in the running to win some great prizes.”
For more information visit kingston.vic. gov.au/pet-expo.
Youth gather in Chelsea
BICENTENNIAL Park in Chelsea will host Youth Fest this Sunday, 29 March.
Youth Fest will feature live music from young local performers, skate and scooter competitions, workshops, sporting activities, food vendors, and community stalls.
Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said the new event “is all about celebrating our incredible young people; their creativity, their energy and the important role they play in shaping our community.”
“We are proud to create opportunities for
young people to feel valued, supported and heard. Events like Youth Fest send a strong message that our young people matter and that Kingston is a community where they can thrive,” she said. “It’s also a wonderful chance for families and the wider community to come together, enjoy a fantastic day out and connect with the many services and programs available to support young people’s wellbeing.”
For more information visit kingstonyouth. org.au/events/upcoming-events/youth-fest.
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TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK
SATURDAY HOMEBODIES
SBS, 8.25pm
FRIDAY PATIENCE
ABC TV, 8.30pm
Former criminal record archivist Patience Evans (Ella Maisy Purvis, left) proved herself integral to the York police in season one of this British crime thriller – helping detective Bea Metcalf (Laura Fraser) with a fresh perspective. But as season two begins, we learn that Metcalf moved to Glasgow without warning and has been replaced by DI Frankie Monroe (Jessica Hynes, Spaced). The abrasive and stern Monroe views Patience, who is autistic, as a liability. In this episode, a famous photographer is found dead at his exhibition.
This homegrown family drama about accepting the ghosts of the past might just give us all courage to love ourselves a little more. It follows Darcy (Luke Wiltshire), a young trans man reluctantly returning to his regional hometown to care for his estranged mother Nora (Claudia Karvan, right) after a fall. However, Darcy soon discovers that Nora hasn’t strictly been living on her own of late. Rather, she’s secretly taken on an unusual housemate: the “ghost” of his teenage, pre-transition self (Jazi Hall). Homebodies is a heartfelt, healing hour of power.
Thursday, March 26
MONDAY
THE OUTLAWS
ABC ENTERTAINS, 8.30pm
In this series from Stephen Merchant, seven strangers are court-ordered to work on the renovation of a derelict community centre in Bristol. Their disdain for the menial labour grows into a resentment for each other, but their luck changes when a bag of cash falls from a ceiling tile. Poldark Eleanor Tomlinson, Baby Reindeer breakout star Jessica Gunning and Hollywood icon Christopher Walken (above right with Merchant) round out the cast.
WEDNESDAY
MELBOURNE COMEDY FESTIVAL: ALLSTARS
SUPERSHOW
ABC TV, 9.30pm
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival marks its 40th anniversary this year. And what better day to broadcast the celebration than April Fool’s Day? Brett Blake and Bron Lewis (left) host this extravaganza from St Kilda’s Palais Theatre, featuring the comic stylings of Celia Pacquola, David O’Doherty, Dilruk Jayasinha, He Huang, Jenny Tian, Josie Long, Lou Wall, Nazeem Hussain, Phil Wang, Reuben Kaye, Tom Cashman and Sam Jay. From festival favourites to nextgeneration talents and everything in between, this legendary line-up has something to tickle even the creakiest of funny bones.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Treasures With Bettany Hughes: Uzbekistan – The Golden Road.
8.30 Our Medicine. (PGa, R) George and Rob help a stroke patient. 9.40 A Spy Among Friends. (Final, MA15+) Old loyalties are tested and hard truths surface.
10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 In Memoriam. (Madls)
12.10 Blackwater. (MA15+as, R) 2.25 Silent Road. (Mav, R) 4.15 Food, Sail, Love. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Football. AFL. Round 3. Geelong v Adelaide. From GMHBA Stadium, Victoria. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the match.
11.00 Kick Ons. Kane Cornes, Josh Jenkins and Jason Richardson debate the hottest topics and preview the upcoming AFL matches.
11.30 To Be Advised.
12.40 Damnation. (MA15+asv, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R) 8.30 Emergency. (Mm, R) A pregnant woman is injured in a traffic crash. 9.30 A+E Crash Scene Emergency. (Mahlv, R) Staff treats a 76-year-old heart attack victim. 10.30 The Equalizer. (Mav) 11.20 9News Late.
11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00
Friday, March 27
ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Compass. (PG, R) 10.30
Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.
1.00 The Piano. (R) 1.45 Can You Keep A Secret? (Ml, R) 2.15 The Assembly. (PG, R) 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 Patience. (Return, M) A body is found drained of blood.
9.20 Tonight At The Museum. (PGs, R) Hosted by Alex Lee.
9.50 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PGs, R)
10.20 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R)
10.55 ABC Late News.
11.15 Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala. (R)
1.15 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R) 2.00 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.25 My Dream Green Home. (PGl) 10.15 Inside The Steam Train Museum. (R) 11.10 Inside Oxford Street. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Windsor Castle Fire: The Untold Story. (PGa, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG) Brooke Blurton meets the marine life of the Dampier archipelago.
8.30 Titanic In Colour. (R) Charts the history of the White Star Line’s RMS Titanic through colour images.
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Sisi. (Ma)
11.50 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+a, R)
1.40 El Immortal: Gangs Of Madrid. (MA15+v, R)
3.30 Food, Sail, Love. (PG, R) 4.05 Bamay. (R)
4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Secret Diary Of A Cheerleader. (2023, Madv, R) Laurie Fortier.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown.
A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match.
7.30 Football. AFL. Round 3. Collingwood v GWS Giants. From Marvel Stadium, Melbourne.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the match.
11.15 GetOn Extra. Lizzie Jelfs, Matt Hill, Simon Marshall and Brent Zerafa dive headlong into the weekend’s best racing.
11.45 To Be Advised.
12.55 Damnation. (MA15+asv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Airport Security: USA. (PGad) Customs officials target express delivery items.
8.30 MOVIE: The Blind Side. (2009, PGdlv, R) A homeless teenager realises his dream of becoming a gridiron player, thanks to the aid of a kind family. Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw.
11.10 MOVIE: Fall. (2022, Malv, R)
Grace Caroline Currey.
1.00 Next Stop. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Six contestants answer multiple-choice questions that escalate in cash-prize value. 7.30 Soccer. FIFA Series. Australia v Cameroon. From Accor Stadium, Sydney. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.30 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.00 Gogglebox Australia. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning
Programs. 2.30pm Bamay. 3.05 Where Are You Really From? 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.40 Inside The Huddle. 6.10 Over The Black Dot. 6.40 The Future. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Stolen. (2012) 10.15 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.05 Homeland. Midnight The Swiping Game. 12.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Volta a Catalunya. Stage 5. 2.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Daniel Tiger’s. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Thomas. 4.15 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 5.20 Millie Magnificent. 6.05 PJ Masks. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.30 My Adventures With Superman. 8.50 BattleBots. 9.40 Gladiators UK. 10.40 Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am
Discovering Film. 6.40 The Red Turtle. (2016, PG, No dialogue) 8.10 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 10.00 Fallen Leaves. (2023, Finnish) 11.30 That Good Night. (2017, M) 1.10pm The Fence. (2022, M) 2.50 The Movie Show. 3.25 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 5.10 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 7.30 Paradise Road. (1997, M) 9.40 Birthday Girl. (2001, M) 11.20 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Guardians Of The Wild. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: The Fringe Dwellers. (1986, M) 1.45 Blackbird. 2.00 Tradition On A Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Guardians Of The Wild. 7.30 MOVIE: Gremlins. (1984, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny. (2006, MA15+) 11.10 Late Programs. NITV (34)
7TWO
6am The Zoo. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Our Town. 2.30 Weekender.
Saturday, March 28
ABC TV (2)
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PG) 12.00 Football. VFL. Round 2. Sandringham v Werribee. From Trevor Barker Beach Oval, Victoria. 3.10 Extraordinary Escapes. (Final, PG, R) 4.10 The Matter Of Facts. (PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Blue Murder Motel. (PG) Two locals are poisoned by their own dinner.
8.15 Top End Bub. (M) Taya’s birthday turns to chaos with the arrival of Ned’s high-maintenance mother. Lauren secretly discovers who Taya’s father is.
8.40 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) Neville and the team investigate a death and discover a hidden world of data mining, crypto and murder.
9.40 Frauds. (M, R) Bert reveals her master plan.
10.30 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)
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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 10.00 Vintage Voltage. (R) 10.55 Peter Andre’s Greek Odyssey. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Milan-San Remo. Men’s Race. Highlights. 3.00 Stories From The Cities. (PG) 3.30 Going Places. (R) 4.30 Gestapo: Hitler’s Secret Police. (PGavw, R) 5.35 Orphans Of WW2. (PGaw)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Jewels Of The Mediterranean: Majorca Pt 3. (PG) Joanna Lumley narrates a travelogue of Majorca. 8.25 Homebodies. After a man returns home to look after his estranged mother, he discovers her unusual housemate. 9.25 MOVIE: The Hostages’ Story. (2025, Mal) Documents the human cost of state hostage taking, including interviews with Australian Kylie Moore-Gilbert. Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe, Richard Ratcliffe. 11.05 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v, R) 1.45 El Immortal: Gangs Of Madrid. (MA15+v, R) 3.30 Food, Sail, Love. (R) 4.05 Bamay. (R) 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.50pm Kangaroo Beach. 2.25 Mister Maker Around The World. 2.45 Wiggle. 3.00 Play School’s Very Jazzy Street Party. 3.45 The Gruffalo. 4.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.10 The Snail And The Whale. 6.05 Knee High Spies. 6.25 Paddington. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 8.55 Chopped Jnr. 10.00 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 7.35 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 9.55 Discovering Film. 10.40 Paradise Road.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Family Stakes Day and Australian Cup Day.
5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Athletics. Maurie Plant Meet. From Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne. 9.30 MOVIE: Men In Black: International. (2019, Mv, R) After a probationary member of the MiB, an organisation that monitors and polices aliens on Earth, teams up with a fellow agent, they uncover a sinister plot that reveals a traitor is aiding an invasion. Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Liam Neeson.
11.45 To Be Advised. 1.00 Devils. (MA15+av, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Tales Of Aluna. (R) 5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
6.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Open For Inspection. 12.30 Drive TV: What Drives Us. 1.00 My Way. (R) 1.30 Great Australian Detour. (R) 2.00 Global Energy Revolution. 3.00 Explore TV. (R) 3.30 Epic Builds. 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)
6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa) The team helps Marg declutter her home.
8.30 MOVIE: Meg 2: The Trench. (2023, Mav) An exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean of a daring research team spirals into chaos. Jason Statham, Jing Wu, Shuya Sophia Cai.
10.50 MOVIE: Into The Blue 2: The Reef. (2009, MA15+sv, R) Chris Carmack. 12.35 Epic Builds. (R) 1.30 Open For Inspection. (R)
2.00 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)
6.30 The Dog House. (R) A man is hoping to find a best friend. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. The competition is on, with team List It wanting to find Skye and Andrew a new home.
9.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 10.30 Elsbeth. (Mv, R) A ’90s supermodel returns to New York for revenge. 11.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mv, R) The unit searches for an assailant. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 2.00 WorldWatch. 4.00 The Story Of. 4.35 The Future. 5.05 Mastermind Aust. 6.10 The Food That Built The World. 7.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. Round 2. 10.00 Abandoned Americana. 10.55 Marcella. 12.45am Bamay. 1.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Volta a Catalunya. Stage 6. 3.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
12.30pm Avengers. 1.30 MOVIE: The Gentle Gunman. (1952) 3.20 MOVIE: The Heart Of The Matter. (1953, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Saturday Island. (1952, PG) 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 MOVIE: Cheaper By The Dozen. (2003) 10.40 Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Moring Programs. 10.00 NHL. New York Rangers v Chicago Blackhawks. 12.40pm English Premier League. Bournemouth v Manchester United. 2.40 MOVIE: Fisherman’s Friends 2: One And All. (2023, PG) 4.50 Young Sheldon. 5.20 MOVIE: DC League Of Super-Pets. (2022, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them. (2016, M) 10.10 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 My Road To Adventure. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 3.00 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. Australian Nationals. Highlights. 4.00 Frozen Gold. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor. (2008, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Backdraft. (1991, M) 12.30am Late Programs.
Sunday, March 29
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 The Piano. (R) 3.30 Inside The Sydney Opera House. (R) 4.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Fake Or Fortune? (Return)
6.30 Compass: Reclaiming Pride. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Piano. (PG) Presented by Guy Sebastian and Andrea Lam.
8.20 Can You Keep A Secret? (Ms) Debbie’s on a mission to catch a blackmailer.
8.50 Frauds. (Mlv) With Sam reeling and Bert desperately trying to keep control, the heist is thrown off track when trouble from home catches up with Bilal.
9.35 Blue Murder Motel. (PGa, R)
Two locals are poisoned by their own dinner.
10.25 Top End Bub. (Ml, R)
10.45 MOVIE: Sweetie. (1989, MA15+l, R)
12.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.30 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Estonia From Above. (R) 12.00 PBS News Compass Points. 12.30 WorldWatch. 12.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. Round 2. Replay. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Milan-San Remo. Women’s race. Highlights. 5.00 Going Places. (R) 5.30 Orphans Of WW2. (PGa)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Valley Of The Kings: Secret Tombs. Archaeologists look at the burial complex of Pharaoh Ramses III.
9.20 Leonardo Da Vinci: Painter–God Pt 1. (Ma, R) Looks at Da Vinci’s time as a military engineer.
10.20 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGav, R) 11.15 Cycling. UCI World Tour. In Flanders Fields – From Middelkerke to Wevelgem. Men’s race. 1.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. In Flanders Fields – From Women’s race. 3.30 Designing Paradise With Bill Bensley. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the match. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 3. Carlton v Melbourne. 6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 12.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 1.00 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. 1.30 One Tank Holiday. (Premiere) 2.00 Space Invaders. (PGa, R) 3.00 Take Me Home. (PG, R) 4.00 David Attenborough’s Dynasties II. (PGa, R) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Postcards. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 9.00 Freshly Picked. 9.30 Well Traveller. (PG, R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Australian Survivor: Redemption. (PGl, R) 12.00 Surf Life Saving. Australian Championships. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Grand Finals Series. Sydney Kings v Adelaide 36ers. Game 3. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 5.00 News.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Australian Idol. (PGal) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie. 8.45 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) Auditions continue as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges.
10.00 King Con: Life And Crimes Of Hamish McLaren. (Mal, R) A look at con man Hamish McLaren.
12.00 A Friend Of The Family. (MA15+a, R)
1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Morning Programs. Noon Escape
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls)
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.40 9News Late.
10.10 My Wife, My Killer And The Secret Footage. (MA15+assv) A woman orchestrates her husband’s murder.
11.10 The First 48: Death In Desire. (MA15+a, R)
12.00 A Killer Makes A Call. (MA15+av, R)
1.00 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Australian Survivor: Redemption. (PGl) The tribe continues to target the returnees. 8.30 NCIS: Sydney. (Mv) The team heads to the Top End to investigate a US-Australian training exercise that has appeared to turn deadly. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mas) A man claims his girlfriend has been kidnapped. Tynan comes down hard on Benson after a disagreement. Griffin defends his policework. 10.30 NCIS: Origins. (Mav, R) 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.55 PBS News Compass Points. 5.25 Smoke And Steel: Secrets Of The Modern World. 6.20 The Architecture The Railways Built. 7.15 Abandoned Engineering. 8.15 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. 9.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Volta a Catalunya. Stage 7. 11.20 House Of Blak: Miss First Nation. 11.50 The Great Amazon Heist. 12.50am Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 Thomas And Friends: Sodor Sings Together. 4.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 Knee High Spies. 6.25 Paddington. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 8.00 Foxes: Their Secret World. 8.45 Amazing Animal Friends. 9.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am
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6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Pro Bull Riding Australia. Noon Over The Black Dot. 12.30 Inside The Huddle. 1.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 5. Highlights. 2.00 Dreaming Big. 2.30 Buffalo Legends. 3.40 Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90. 6.40 Wild, Smart And Deadly. 7.30 Our Medicine. 8.30 Saints And Warriors. 10.25 MOVIE: He Got Game. (1998) 12.55am Late Programs.
Monday, March 30
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
Another Mother’s Son. Continued. (2017, PG) 6.55 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 8.50 Enchanted Kingdom. 10.30 The Heartbreak Kid. (1993, M) 12.20pm The Hummingbird. (2022, M, Italian) 2.40 Mia And The White Lion. (2018, PG) 4.25 The Assassin. (2015, PG, Mandarin) 6.25 Merchant Ivory. 8.30 A Room With A View. (1985, M) 10.40 Burning Days. (2022, MA15+, Turkish) 1am Late Programs.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.35 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program. 9.20 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser. 9.35 Planet America.
Foreign Correspondent. (R)
ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PGs, R) 11.40 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R)
12.30 Long Lost Family. (R) 1.15 Parliament Question Time. 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.40 Ragdoll. (MA15+av, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Inside The Tower Of London. (PG) Thousands of fragile VE Day poppies arrive at the Tower.
8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) Game show. Hosted by Jimmy Carr. 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M) Hosted by Greg Davies. 10.05 SBS World News Late. 10.35 Other People’s Money. (Ml) 11.30 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R) 2.30 Designing Paradise With Bill Bensley. (PG, R) 4.00 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.25 Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Daniel Tiger’s. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Thomas. 4.15 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 5.20 Millie Magnificent. 6.05 PJ Masks. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Crystalized. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Gladiators UK. 9.45 Kids BBQ Championship. 10.25 Kids Baking C’ship. 11.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas, R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Brax and Ricky face a difficult decision. 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie. 8.40 9-1-1. (Mav) Hen continues to seek out a diagnosis for her mysterious symptoms.
9.40 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
10.40 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R)
11.40 Autopsy USA: Frank Sinatra. (Ma, R)
12.40 Conviction. (MA15+av, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The unforgettable final test is back.
9.00 Footy Classified. (Ml) A team of footy experts tackles the AFL’s big issues and controversies.
10.00 9News Late.
10.30 100% Footy. (Mal)
11.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl)
12.30 Sight Unseen. (Mav)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00
Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) 7.00 Millionaire
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 7.05 A Room With A View. (1985, M) 9.10 Discovering Film. 10.05 Moonfall. (2022, M) 12.25pm Gloria Bell. (2018, M) 2.15 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 4.10 Under The Cover Of Cloud. (2018, PG) 5.50 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 7.30 Fathers And Mothers. (2022, M,
7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Holy Marvels. 9.20 Greatest Escapes. 10.10 Homebodies. 11.15 Hudson & Rex. 12.10am History Of The Sitcom. 12.55 Dark Side Of The Cage. 1.50 Late Programs.
Tuesday, March 31
8.30 The Matter Of Facts: Disinformation Versus Democracy. (PG) The team investigates how democracy is weakened.
9.20 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli: Nazeem Hussain. (PG, R) Virginia Trioli meets with Nazeem Hussain. 9.50 Compass. (PG, R)
10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 12.55 Long Lost Family. (R) 1.40 Parliament. 2.40 Ragdoll. (MA15+v, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (R)
8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores sibling relationships. 9.30 Dateline: Glasgow – No Vacancy. 10.00 Rock Legends. (PGa) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Exit. (Return, MA15+adlnsv) 11.55 Wolf. (Madlv, R) 2.10 Reset. (Mn, R) 3.05 Designing Paradise With Bill Bensley. (PG, R) 4.05 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (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) Casey is bitterly disappointed.
7.30 Highway Patrol. (PGl) Thousands of dollars are found in the street.
8.30 Doc. (Mad) Charlie fights for his life at Westside with Hannah by his side. The board launches an internal investigation.
9.30 House Of Wellness. (Return, PG) A team of industry experts, media personalities and wellness advocates shares insights and experiences to highlight living well.
10.30 The Agenda Setters. (R)
11.30 St. Denis Medical. (PGal)
12.00 Dirty John. (MA15+v)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Ambulance: Code Red. 2.00 Creek To
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The final phase of the experiment sees a huge twist.
9.00 The Hunting Wives. (MA15+lnv) Margo hits the campaign trail.
10.00 Footy Classified. (Ml) 11.00 9News Late.
11.30 Next Stop. (PG)
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Destination WA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Our State On A Plate. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Contestants compete in a high-stakes game where they must beat The Banker to win a cash prize. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Six contestants answer multiple-choice questions that escalate in cash-prize value. 7.30 Soccer. FIFA Series. Australia v Curacao. From AAMI Park, Melbourne. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.30 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 2.35pm Kars & Stars. 3.05 BBC News At Ten. 3.35 France 24. 4.05 PBS News. 5.05 Alone Denmark. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 James May: Our Man In... Japan. 9.30 Into The Void: Life, Death And Heavy Metal. 10.25 Chasing Speed. 11.20 Brassic. (Return) 1.10am WWE Legends. 3.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.25 Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Daniel Tiger’s. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Thomas. 4.15 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 5.20 Millie Magnificent. 6.05 PJ Masks. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 The Slow Mo Guys’ Big Adventures. 9.10 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.35 BattleBots. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Destiny In Alice. 11.30 Vacation Plantation.
1pm MOVIE: The Saltwater Story. (2018, PG) 2.00 Tradition On A Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Ocean Parks. 7.30 Faboriginal. 8.00 House Of Blak: Miss First Nation. (Final) 8.30 MOVIE: Waiting To Exhale. (1995) 10.40 Late Programs. NITV (34)
6am Mia And The White Lion. (2018, PG) 7.45 The Movie Show. 8.20 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 10.00 Staring At Strangers. (2022, M, Spanish) Noon Say It Loud. (2020, M, Italian) 1.40 The Assassin. (2015, PG, Mandarin) 3.35 A Room With A View. (1985, M) 5.40 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 7.30 Dragons Forever. (1988, M, Cantonese) 9.15 Kung Fu Hustle. (2004, M, Cantonese) 11.00 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
Wednesday, April 1
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 11.30 Back Roads. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 9.05 My Dream Green Home. (PGl) 9.55 Rome: Rise Of Empire. (R) 10.50 DNA Journey. (PG) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.35 Insight. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Tonight At The Museum. (PGs) Hosted by Alex Lee.
8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PGs) A satirical news program. 9.00 Can You Keep A Secret? (Ms, R) Debbie’s on a mission to catch a blackmailer. 9.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival: Allstars Supershow. (Final) Hosted by Brett Blake and Bron Lewis.
11.30 Planet America. (R) 12.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 12.50 Long Lost Family. (R) 1.30 Parliament Question Time. 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Sandi Toksvig’s Great Riviera Rail Trip: Monaco To Menton. (PG) 8.25 Mysteries Of Loch Ness. (PG, R) Explores the Nessie phenomenon.
9.20 Prisoner 951. (M) Richard’s hunger strike brings global attention.
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Rise Of The Raven. (Premiere, MA15+v) 11.50 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (Return, MA15+v) 1.40 Classified. (MA15+v, R) 3.20 Designing Paradise With Bill Bensley. (Ml, R) 3.45 Mountain Vets. (Ma, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas, R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGas)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unfiltered. (M) Hamish McLachlan chats with Alastair Clarkson.
10.00 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
11.00 No Holds Barred: GWS Giants. (Mal)
12.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)
12.30 The Act. (MA15+ans, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 1.30 Explore TV: Antarctica. (R)
Pointless. (PG)
Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon.
Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Travel Guides. (PGls, R)
8.30 MOVIE: Bride Wars. (2009, PGal, R) Best friends schedule their weddings on the same day. Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway.
10.20 One Tank Holiday. (R) 10.50 9News Late.
11.20 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan. (Mav, R)
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Australian Survivor: Redemption. (PGl) Tribemates give it their all at the reward challenge. 9.00 Elsbeth. (Mlv) Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet when an avant-garde choreographer’s Nutcracker rehearsal turns deadly. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news,
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SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.25 Children’s Programs. 1.50pm Kangaroo Beach. 2.30 Daniel Tiger’s. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Thomas. 4.15 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 5.20 Millie Magnificent. 6.05 PJ Masks. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 9.05 Adv Time. 9.50 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 My Adventures With Superman. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 7.05 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 8.55 Under The Cover Of Cloud. (2018, PG) 10.35 Fathers And Mothers. (2022, M, Danish, Icelandic) 12.30pm Kung Fu Hustle. (2004, M, Cantonese) 2.20 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 4.00 Manganinnie. (1980, PG) 5.40 Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 7.30 Bad Eggs. (2003, M) 9.25 The Wog Boy. (2000) 11.10 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 MOVIE: Waiting To Exhale. (1995) 1.40pm Generations Of Men. 2.00 Tradition On A Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.45
10.30 The Movie Show. 11.40 Lion Dancers: The Crane And The Lion. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Jeopardy! 1.00 BBC News At Ten. 1.30 France 24. 2.00 PBS News. 3.00 MOVIE: Groundhog Day. (1993) 12.40am Dark Side Of The Ring. 1.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Addams Family. 11.00 Bewitched. 11.30
Late Programs.
Your next overseas trip is closer than you think
THERE’S a moment, somewhere between leaving the shoreline and watching it fall quietly behind you, where things begin to shift. The air feels different. The pace softens. The day opens up.
It’s not overseas. But it feels like it.
Searoad Ferries offers one of the simplest ways to turn a standard Peninsula day into something more considered. In just 40 minutes, you cross Port Phillip Bay and arrive somewhere that feels distinctly removed from the familiar. Salt air, open water and uninterrupted horizon do most of the work for you.
For Mornington Peninsula locals and visitors, it presents a different way to explore. Rather than retracing the same well-worn paths, you step on board and let the journey do the heavy lifting. As a foot passenger, it is a genuinely effortless day trip. No traffic, no parking considerations at your destination, no need to plan around the usual friction points of travel. You arrive in Queenscliff ready to explore.
From there, the Bellarine Peninsula unfolds at its own pace. Historic streets, coastal walks, cellar doors and long lunches that feel earned rather than scheduled. It is close enough to be easy, yet far enough to feel like you have gone somewhere new.
You’re not just visiting a place. You’re arriving differently.
For drivers, the ferry is less about novelty and more about efficiency. It removes the long drive around the bay and replaces it with a direct crossing. That means less time in the car and more time at your destination. It also means avoiding Melbourne traffic entirely, which in itself can reshape the day.
There is a practical benefit here that resonates more than ever. By cutting out the drive, you reduce fuel use and keep more in the tank for the rest of your trip. It is a small shift that makes
a noticeable difference, particularly for those planning longer journeys. And that is where the ferry begins to extend beyond a day trip. Used as part of a broader itinerary, it becomes a gateway to some of Victoria’s most iconic coastal experiences. Crossing to Queenscliff places
you at the start of the Bellarine, with the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road within easy reach. Instead of a long departure through Melbourne, you begin on the coast, already immersed in the landscape you came to see. It reframes the journey. Not as a means to an end, but as part of the experience itself.
That is where the idea of an “overseas” trip starts to land. Not in distance, but in feeling. In the shift from routine to something more open. In the sense that you have left one place behind and arrived somewhere with a different rhythm. Don’t just travel. Be moved.
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Minister held up! – Frankston High School move
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
WHEN it was learned at the High School Council meeting on Wednesday night last that the Minister of Education, Sir Alexander Peacock, was at Sorrento attending the A.N.A. Conference and would be returning to Melbourne the following day, it was decided to arrange for a “hold up” at Frankston.
Mr. Bishop, head master of the High school, got Sir Alex on the phone, and acquainted him with the intention of the Frankston people.
The Minister laughed, and the phone survived; so did the plan of campaign.
Yesterday afternoon at about 4.30, Sir Alex’s car slowed down when opposite Frankston House, and was quickly surrounded by a large crowd of residents.
The Minister of Education was introduced by the Shire president, Cr. F. H. Wells, who explained that Frankston was very anxious to know when their High school building would be commenced.
Mr. P. Wheeler, .J.P. (chairman of the Advisory Council) advised the Minister that all was in readiness at this end for the new building. The ground was cleared, tennis courts costing £300 had been constructed, basket ball lawn laid down, and £400 expended on the cricket ground.
Would Sir Alex give an idea when the foundation stone of the new building would be laid?
Mr. Bishop advised the Minister that the Government architect had been in Frankston the previous day and advised that the plans of the building were now ready and that tenders could
be called as soon as the Government made the money available.
Sir Alex.: What you want is that Peacock, Minister of Education should induce Peacock, the State Treasurer, to make the necessary money available?
(Laughter).
He complimented the Frankston people on all they had done for the school; he appreciated their efforts and, the Government would not be found wanting. He promised that the foundation of the Frankston High school would be laid before Parliament re-assembled.
(Loud cheers).
At the instance of the Shire president cheers were given for Sir Alex and Lady Peacock, and the Minister’s party continued its journey to Melbourne.
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Councillors inspect quarry plants
On Monday last the members of the Frankston and Hastings Shire Council, with the Shire secretary and Shire engineer, also the manager of the Moorooduc quarry (Mr. Pullen) set out for a day’s inspection of quarry pits at Ferntree Gully and Brooklyn. The Council, having had under consideration for some months past the proposal of purchasing at new plant for the Shire quarry at Moorooduc.
Four motor cars set out early on Monday morning for Ferntree Gully.
On arrival the party was met by the quarry manager, and though the machinery was not working, on account of the recent heavy rains, all the machinery was inspected by the visitors, who ascertained how the Council there handled the crushing of the metal.
From Ferntree Gully the party proceeded via Burwood to the city, where
a brief stop was made for lunch.
The next quarry visited was the one owned by the Williamstown City Council. This is a modern plant erected seven months ago. A large International truck conveys the metal from the bins four and five tons at a time, to the various jobs under construction.
The Highfield quarry at Brooklyn was the next place of call.
The roads were very heavy owing to the recent rains, and the cars had to remain some distance from the quarry. Nearby is the modern quarry and crushing plant of the Melbourne Quarrying Co., where plant capable of turning out 400 cubic yards of stone per day was inspected. This quarry, like most others visited, has electricity installed for the driving of the machinery.
The journey home was made late in the afternoon, and on arrival at Frankston a special a meeting of the Shire Council was held and tentative arrangements were made for the purchasing of a new plant.
The total number of miles travelled by the party was about138.
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Frankston Traders meeting
A meeting of the above association was held in “The Tangerine” last (Thursday) night. The president, Cr. J. Bradbury, presided, and a large number of members were present, including Messrs. T. Marshall, C. J. Pope, McFarlane, Sawyer, Moore, Apthorpe, Royle, Meredith, Lyle, Hiscock, L. Ward, L. Davis (secretary), and J. Nolan: (assist. secretary).
Minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed on the motion of
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Messrs. Apthorpe and Meredith.
High School advocates complimented
Messrs. Marshall and Lyle moved that a letter of appreciation be sent to the chairman of the High School Advisory Council, also to the Welfare League, for the splendid efforts being, made for the erection of the permanent High school building.
New member
Mr. J. Nolan proposed Mr. Lloyd, of the “Cranleigh” bacon factory, as a new member.
The president said that the association was pleased to have a member from Langwarrin.
Help for fire brigade
Mr. Marshall enquired whether it would be possible for the Traders’ Association to render some assistance to the local Fire Brigade in the raising of funds for the erection of their new building and installation of up-to-date fire fighting equipment.
Mr. Apthorpe said the East Frankton Progress Association had discussed the matter at its last meeting, when a suggestion had been made as to the advisability of making a house to house canvas.
It was decided to communicate with that association re the action they were taking in an endeavour to raise funds for the local Fire Brigade.
The next meeting will be, held in the “Tangerine” on Monday night next, when nominations for the respective office-bearers will be received and arrangements made for the annual meeting which is being held in the Rechabite Hall on Thursday, 8th April.
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Wedding - McDonald—Gray
The marriage of Miss Florence Gray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gray, of Lyndhurst South, to Mr. Charles McDonald, son of Mrs. and the late Mr. Vesty McDonald, of Lyndhurst, was celebrated at St. Paul’s Church of England, Frankston, on Thursday. The bride was attired in a cinnimon ensemble suit and blue hat. She was attended by Miss Ada Thompson, her niece, who wore an apricot crepe de chene gown and black hat.
Mr.Theodore Gray, brother of the bride, was best man. Rev. A. P. McFarlane officiated. The happy couple motored to Healesville, where the honeymoon will be spent.
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Personal
Mrs. Bowes, senr., intends leaving for Sydney shortly, where she contemplates making her home.
Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Legge left by motor on Tuesday for a tour of the Peninsula. A few days will be spent at Cape Schanck.
Mrs. Rogerson, of Hastings Road, Frankston, is at present spending a holiday at Macedon. She expects to be away for about a fortnight.
At a meeting of the Frankston High school council held on Wednesday night, Mr. P. Wheeler, J.P., the president, who with Mrs. Wheeler, will sail for Europe in three weeks’ time, was wished bon voyage by his fellow members. Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler have taken passages by the s.s. “Borda,” and expect to be absent for about three months.
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From the Pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 26 March 1926
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Mornington beat the odds, Old Peninsula have a close win
By Kennedy McCullough
PROVINCIAL
MORNINGTON have officially been crowned the 2025/25 season winners of the MPCA Provincial Division after clinching the grand final win.
Mornington took on Red Hill in their two-day clash at Red Hill Recreation Reserve on 21 and 22 March.
Red Hill won the toss and elected to bat first, putting on the pressure by finishing up at 10/181 after 76.1 overs.
Red Hill’s time at the crease was led by Simon Dart, who managed 47 runs off 84 balls. He was followed closely by Luke Robertson, who made 43 runs off 87 and Matthew Gray, who made 38 runs off 121.
The majority of Red Hill's batsman only made single digits, but they were still able to run up a decent total.
Mornington’s captain Cameron Moon was the best bowler for the winning side, taking three wickets.
Tom Panich was by far Mornington’s star player, achieving 107 runs not out off 160 balls and carrying the team to victory. Tom was also supported in the final stretch by Zac Garnet, who managed 32 runs not out off 46 balls.
Overall, Mornington finished on 5/182 after 64 overs, giving them the win after finishing in fourth on the ladder in the regular season.
PENINSULA
OLD Peninsula was able to secure the win in the 2025/26 MPCA Peninsula Division grand final after a very close game.
Old Peninsula won the toss in their two day game against Somerville at Somerville Reserve, and elected to bat first.
Hugh Peacock made the most runs for Old Peninsula, achieving 28 not out and followed closely by Wade Pelzer who made 26 runs. With Old Peninsula having four ducks on the team, they ended their innings all out for just 94.
Somerville did an excellent job at stopping Old Peninsula in their tracks with a standout performance by Ryan McNamara, who managed 7/29 in his 17 overs, providing great support for his team.
It was now up to Old Peninsula to try and de-
fend their low total.
Somerville took to the crease but started out with a duck straight away, and had one other duck throughout the game. Somerville struggled to make runs, with Luke Rowe managing 16 runs off 15 balls and Jack Barbour making 15 runs off 24 balls.
Jamin Barron-Toop stepped in for Old Peninsula as a strong bowler, taking 5/38 in just over 17 overs. Justin Grant also provided good sup-
port, taking 3/19 in 15 overs.
Somerville finished at 10/90, giving Old Peninsula the win and a little extra time at the crease in their second innings, with an extra 60 runs being added.
DISTRICT
CRIB Point has won the MPCA 2025/26 District grand final with an easy victory.
Crib Point took on Carrum Downs at Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve, and after winning the toss, elected to bat first.
Crib Point ended up on a score of 10/202 despite having three ducks, one of which was golden. Brady Wilton achieved 77 runs not out off 214 balls, making a large contribution to Crib Point's total.
Josh Dinger held down the fort for Carrum Downs in the bowling, taking three wickets, and Ryan Lynch, Robert Johnston and Jordan Watters each took two wickets.
Carrum Downs then took to the crease, and the team had three ducks. Cameron Muir and Ryan Lynch were the highest run scorers for Carrum Downs, each making 29 runs.
Jai Gleeson was the best bowler for Crib Point, taking three wickets, and Jake Mialitsis, Bradley Davidson and captain Blake Hogan-Keogh each took two wickets, shutting down Carrum Downs at only 106 runs and securing the win.
SUB DISTRICT
TYABB played a strong game and won the 2025/26 MPCA Sub District Division grand final.
Tyabb played in their two day clash against Baxter at Bunguyan Reserve and won the toss, electing to bat first.
Tyabb took to the crease with immediate strength, with their opener earning them the most runs for the game; with Sashin Dilranga managing 78 runs. Luke Rus also aided the team in their run scoring, making 48 runs.
Despite some good performances in the bowling, with Chamika Sattambi taking three wickets and Mark Cooper taking two wickets, Baxter were unable to shut Tyabb down, resulting in Tyabb declaring at 8/266.
Baxter’s innings then begun, and with a very high score to chase, they had a lot of work ahead of them. Unfortunately, Baxter only had three batters make runs in the double digits, with James Long making 21 runs off 33 balls. The team also had three ducks, making it difficult for them to chase Tyabb.
Tyabb’s captain James Holland-Burch put in the effort in the bowling and helped guarantee Tyabb’s victory, taking 5/17 in just over 10 overs and ending Baxter’s run at 74 runs.
In the end, Tyabb came out on top with an easy victory, marking the end of the cricket season.
MORNINGTON on the way to victory and, below, celebrating the win. Picture: Alan Dillon
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Dover starts it, Kelly ends it
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
MORNINGTON set out on the long haul to VPL glory with a convincing 3-0 win over Collingwood City last weekend.
The match was played at Civic Reserve which Mornington will use for State 1 South-East home games this season while a major redevelopment of its usual headquarters at nearby Dallas Brooks Reserve takes place.
This was a composed and clinical display by the Seagulls who lifted their intensity after an even first half and the impact of their substitutes proved significant.
They broke the impasse in the 64th minute when Keiran Dover finished a well-worked move heading home a Joe Hunt cross.
In the 82nd minute substitute Rhys Craigie’s relentless pressing forced an error from the Collingwood keeper who struck the ball against him to gift Mornington a second.
The result was put beyond doubt in the third minute of added time when a long ball found Dover who unselfishly cut it back for substitute James Kelly to seal the win and cap an impressive team performance.
The Seagulls have signed Cal Goulding from Langwarrin and he will be available for selection this weekend against Boroondara Eagles.
Mornington remains in talks with an NPL player.
In VPL1 Langwarrin lost 2-1 away to promotion-chasing Eltham Redbacks on Friday night. Langy started well dominating possession and creating chances.
In the 22nd minute striker Alun Webb won the race with Eltham’s keeper Abdulkerim Koc to a back pass and slotted the ball home to give the visitors a 1-0 lead.
Langy kept up the pressure with Webb hitting the crossbar and Koc making numerous saves. Eltham was much more competitive after the break and drew level in the 53rd minute when Langy keeper Branten Kindler palmed a long throw into his own net.
Langy’s inability to deal with set pieces proved costly in the 88th minute and Finn Diamond scored the winner after the visitors failed to clear properly following a corner.
Kindler was sent off in the dying seconds after handling outside the area.
No 1 custodian James Burgess returns from suspension for next Monday’s away clash with Melbourne Victory.
In State 2 Peninsula Strikers went down 3-1 at home to Waverley Wanderers.
When Matt Harrington scored for Strikers in the 87th minute it was inconsequential to the outcome and the visitors headed home with three points in the bag.
In State 4 Chelsea’s season started on the back foot losing 2-0 at home to East Kew on Friday night while Rosebud got off to a flyer with a 6-3 home win over Ashburton United.
East Kew broke the deadlock against Chelsea with an absolute belter from James Ciccone in the 28th minute.
His left-foot volley from the right wing was
still rising as it hit the back of the net.
Despite Chelsea having more possession it couldn’t break through a resilient East Kew defence and when the visitors capitalised on the counter with a late Ulysses Barberoglou goal there was no way back for the home side.
It was goals galore at Olympic Park on Saturday evening and Rosebud dazzled in the first half as the Craig brothers held court.
Ashburton was already 2-0 down when Ben Jefferson received a second caution and was sent off in the 26th minute.
Elliott Craig notched a hat-trick while Ben Craig nabbed a brace.
Add a Charlie Gunning cannonball which nearly broke the back of the net and Rosebud’s 6-0 lead at half-time was insurmountable.
Ashburton hit back in the 62nd minute and Rosebud paid the price for taking its foot off the pedal as the 10 men scored two goals in time added.
Rosebud has a bye next weekend and will take on Knox Churches at Olympic Park on Saturday (1pm reserves, 3pm seniors) in a friendly.
In State 5 Seaford United drew 3-3 away to Sandown Lions in a spiteful clash at Ross Reserve last weekend.
Zain Ahmad (2) and veteran Dylan Waugh
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scored for Seaford but a number of off-the-ball incidents marred the contest.
Seaford claims that Connor Tzelios was punched behind play while Backy Barakzoi was kicked as he lay on the ground.
The local club will submit Veo footage to Football Victoria in support of this claim.
Somerville Eagles lost 3-1 at home to promotion favourite Fortuna 60.
Devlin Lee scored for Somerville.
In State 6 news Mount Eliza won 2-1 away to Old Ivanhoe while Frankston Pines downed visitor Mentone 3-1 last weekend.
Alfie Harris opened the scoring for Mount Eliza when he followed up his shot which was initially parried by Old Ivanhoe keeper Sebastian Martinez in the 12th minute.
Gerry McDonagh’s side went 2-0 up in the 40th minute when a Tom Shalagin strike from outside the box nestled in the bottom left corner of goal.
Old Ivanhoe hit back in the 51st minute when a free-kick was headed in by Billy Skliros but the visitors held firm for the remainder of the clash.
The day finished on a sour note for Mount Eliza when Harris was shown a straight red in the 87th minute.
Pines won their first opening round match since beating Casey Comets 5-0 in 2022.
On Saturday it took Pines a minute to open the scoring.
Naseer Mohammad’s bullet header came from a superb Alec Keisoglu cross.
The impressive Keisoglu was the provider for Pines second goal after 33 minutes intercepting a Mentone pass out of defence to play the ball into Kenny Akalan.
The Pines striker took a touch then smashed a superb shot that curled into the far corner of the net.
Right before half-time great work by Mohammad down the left saw him pull the ball back to Akalan who buried his shot into the top corner and at 3-0 Pines were in command.
Pines started the second half in the same vein and should have added to their lead through Mohammad and Akalan before some poor defending from a corner on 54 minutes led to Luka Varga making it 3-1.
Keisoglu, Mohammad and Akalan had good chances to extend Pines’ lead but failed to convert.
In State 7 Aspendale was in seventh heaven after trouncing Croydon Ranges 7-1 at Croydon on Saturday while Mount Martha was hammered 7-0 away to Keysborough.
Mount Martha was forced to forfeit the reserves game as it couldn’t field a team.
Aspendale’s Mitch Hodder had a game-high four goals to his name, Liam Crowley scored twice and Ryan Mravljak also scored.
Aspendale head coach Jason Grieve isn’t getting carried away by the result and knows that his side will face stiffer competition throughout the season.
NEXT WEEKEND’S GAMES
Friday 27 March, 8.30pm
Chelsea v Ashburton Utd, Edithvale Recreation Reserve
Monbulk Rangers v Seaford Utd, Monbulk Regional Soccer Facility
Saturday 28 March, 3pm
Peninsula Strikers v Brandon Park, Centenary Park
Mornington v Boroondara Eagles, Civic Reserve
Baxter v King’s Domain, Baxter Park
Sandown Lions v Somerville Eagles, Ross Reserve
Mentone v Old St Kevins, Mentone Grammar Playing Fields
Pakenham Utd v Mount Eliza, IYU Recreation Reserve
Whitehorse Utd v Frankston Pines, Terrara Park
Lilydale Montrose Utd v Mount Martha, Keith Hume Fraser Reserve
Saturday 28 March, 4pm
Aspendale v Noble Suns, Aspendale Gardens Sports Ground
Saturday 28 March, 7pm
Doveton v Skye Utd, Waratah Reserve
Monday 30 March, 8.30pm
Melbourne Victory v Langwarrin, Home of the Matildas Rosebud BYE
Seagulls soar: Mornington’s Kieran Dover opened the scoring in the 64th minute and set up James Kelly for the final goal in the 93rd minute. Picture: Darryl Kennedy
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