Park replacement plans unveiled
week, the state government’s latest designs for the redeveloped precinct were revealed.
The new space is scheduled to open before construction on the SRL station begins in 2028.
THE state government has revealed its plans for a new open space in Highett to replace the large swathes of Sir William Fry Reserve it will bulldoze for Suburban Rail Loop works.
The southern part of Sir William Fry Reserve will be wiped out to allow for construction of the Suburban Rail Loop’s Cheltenham Station. Last
The new precinct features a skatepark alongside a multi-sport court, pickleball court, off-leash dog park, seating, pathways, and an events lawn for festivals and markets.
Bentleigh MP Nick Staikos said “local feedback has helped shape the designs for this exciting new open space which will benefit our community well before SRL opens in 2035.”
Before the close of consultation in September Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley expressed concern, saying “this is one of the most important green spaces in Highett. Our growing community cannot afford to lose open space on this scale without a like-forlike replacement. Council has long called for offset open space to be provided to the community that addresses
the full impact of the project, not dealing with it in a piecemeal approach.”
(“Consulatation closes for rail loop plans” The News 09/10/2025)
A state government media release read that the new skate park was designed in consultation with skaters, families, and Kingston Council.
SRL East will connect the Frankston line at Cheltenham with each rail line up to Belgrave/Lilydale at Box Hill.
The new Cheltenham SRL Station will connect to the existing Southland
Station.
The eastern section of the rail loop is scheduled to open in 2035. Suburban Rail Loop minister Harriet Shing said “the Suburban Rail Loop will slash travel times and cut congestion for busy families – while delivering 70,000 more homes within walking distance to jobs, healthcare, and Australia’s largest universities - it’s also delivering well-planned multi-use community spaces just like this to enhance liveability.”
Brodie Cowburn
PLANS to replace land overtaken by Suburban Rail Loop works at Sir WIlliam Fry Reserve in Highett.
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Students focus on STEM solutions
CORNISH College has opened a new STEM Centre for its students.
The “Design Futures Studio” opened last week at the Bangholme school. The new facility has the capacity for early learning, primary, and secondary students.
In a statement, Cornish College said “a key focus of the Design Futures Studio will be conservation research and environmental innovation, inspired by our 100 acres of Bunurong Land. This
includes our unique wetlands, extensive indigenous plant life, award-winning EcoCentre and abundant birdlife.”
“Students will take part in projects that have real impact, from developing sustainable design solutions to completing field-based investigations and using technology to monitor ecosystems,” the school said. “The Design Futures Studio also enables us to further strengthen our partnerships with organisations such as Royal Botanic
Gardens Victoria, where students have been working alongside scientists to raise critically endangered native species. Students have also been conducting experiments with NASA that replicate food growing conditions on the International Space Station.” Attendees at the official opening included former school principals Kerry Bolger and Vicki Steer, principal Nicola Forrest, chair of the board Tara Broderick, and Isaacs MP Mark Dreyfus.
ISAACS MP Mark Dreyfus at the opening of a new STEM Centre at Cornish College. Picture: Supplied
Pipeline project progress slowing down
Brodie Cowburn
brodie@baysidenews.com.au
THE completion of a recycled water pipeline servicing bayside suburbs has been delayed by more than a year.
Construction is ongoing on South East Water’s Dingley Recycled Water Scheme; stage one includes construction on a 25-kilometre pipeline with a 12-kilometre transfer main from Melbourne Water’s Eastern Treatment Plant to Bangholme, and a 13-kilometre pipeline connecting the network to surrounding suburbs. Once complete the pipeline is expected to deliver up to 1.8 billion litres of recycled water each year to more than 40 parks, golf courses, sports ovals, nurseries, and gardens. A project update issued by South East Water last week read that the Dingley Recycled Water Scheme “is expected to start delivering recycled water in 2027.” When announcing money for the project in 2022, the state government estimated that recycled water would be delivered through the pipeline by 2025. A 2025 start date was reaffirmed by the state government when the project broke ground in late 2023 (“Recycled water project underway”, The News 13/12/2023).
South East Water general manager liveable water solutions, Charlie Littlefair, said the revised 2027 delivery date “reflects the ongoing work required to attain necessary approvals and permits.”
“At South East Water we stage our major projects across several years to deliver new and essential infrastructure where and when our customers need it,” Littlefair said. “We look forward to bringing this new climateresilient water source to Melbourne’s south-east, supporting greener spac-
es for communities.
“We’re providing fit-for-purpose Class A recycled water, helping conserve drinking water and create climate-resilient green spaces. The scheme supports councils and businesses to reduce costs while improving community amenity.”
The state government is spending
$24 million on the project. Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson visited the project site last week, and said “increasing the use of fit-for-purposes recycled water to help conserve and take pressure off our drinking water supplies is an important sustainability initiative for our growing population for the next 50 years”.
“This
Stage one works are being undertaken by ABK Joint Venture; a partnership between Abergeldie, BMD and KBR.
project ensures Melburnians and visitors can continue to enjoy their favourite green spaces all year round, even in drier conditions,” he said.
SOUTH East Water crews with Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson at the site of the Dingley Recycled Water pipeline project last week. Picture: Supplied
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Legal system ‘too intimidating’
A SURVEY conducted by Peninsula Community Legal Centre has found that more than one-inthree people are facing hidden legal problems, including unpaid fines and debts.
The Peninsula Community Legal Centre’s mobile legal office, the Street Law Coffee Van, made 136 visits across Melbourne’s south-east between February 2024 and August 2025. It conducted 3799 “legal health checks” during that time, finding that 36 percent of clients had a legal issue that needed addressing.
PCLC CEO Jackie Galloway said that a majority of the identified issues related to housing insecurity and cost of living stress. She said “this data confirms what we have long suspected; many people have problems which they don’t even realise are legal issues.”
“Even for those who do know they need a lawyer, the legal system can just be too intimidating. Any action is put off,” she said. “Yet through a patient conversation over coffee, everyday issues can turn out to have legal solutions. That delicate balance of humanity and cutting-edge expertise is what our Street Law program has delivered to our
neighbours doing it toughest out there.”
Galloway said that clients of the PCLC Street Law Coffee Van were able to resolve the situation immediately 80 percent of the time. An elderly pensioner planning to use his Centrelink savings to pay a $1400 emergency service debt was able to access a pension exemption with assistance from the PCLC team, and a father had 40 road and toll fines worth over $15,000 withdrawn entirely.
“In all the examples shown, one simple conversation led to a lot of positive change. The Street Law van, for many people, is less intimidating and more effective than a legal office,” Galloway said. “And it’s fair to say that if it weren’t out there, those suffering on the margins would likely never receive the help they need.
“That’s why we strongly encourage anyone who might identify with these stories to contact us for an appointment for free advice and support”. The Peninsula Community Legal Centre offers free legal services to people living in Frankston and on the Mornington Peninsula. To contact the PCLC call 9783 3600.
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THE Peninsula Community Legal Centre Street Law Coffee Van in action. Picture: Supplied
Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn and Brendan Rees
$172K in drugs seized
MORNINGTON Peninsula police have arrested nine people and seized more than $170,000 worth of illicit drugs, as well as fake firearms in a two-month operation targeting drug trafficking ahead of schoolies celebrations.
Detectives from the Mornington Peninsula Divisional Response Unit executed eight warrants across Capel Sound, Carrum Downs, Dromana, Frankston South, Mornington, Rosebud, and Rye between late September and the end of November.
Police allege some of the drugs including cocaine, ketamine, MDMA, GHB, methylamphetamine, and cannabis were destined for schoolies on the peninsula but were intercepted before reaching young people.
Among the arrests was a 24-year-old Dromana man at a Beach St home on 18 November. Police seized a commercial quantity of cocaine valued at $70,000, dozens of MDMA pills, three prohibited knives, prescription medication, ketamine, 1,4-Butaendiol, and cash.
“It will be alleged in court that the man was trafficking drugs in the Dromana, Rosebud and Rye areas and was seeking to supply drugs to schoolies,” police said. He was charged with trafficking and possessing ecstasy and bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on December 10.
The operation also saw two men aged 25 and 55 arrested at a Rye home on 23 October where police found what they allege was cocaine, GHB, methylamphetamine, ketamine, ecstasy, cannabis, four imitation firearms, a machete, and cash. “It will be alleged the pair was trafficking in the Dromana, Rosebud and Rye areas,” police said.
The younger man was charged with trafficking and possessing drugs of dependence and possessing prohibited weapons. He was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on November 17 and will reappear later this month.
The older man was charged with cultivating and possessing a commercial quantity of cannabis. He will appear at Dromana Magistrates’ Court on 22
January.
A 45-year-old man was also arrested for allegedly trafficking methylamphetamine in Carrum Downs. He was charged with trafficking and possessing a drug of dependence and committing an indictable offence while on bail. Police said a warrant is now out for his arrest after he allegedly failed to appear in court.
Two men, aged 23 and 26, were arrested in Frankston South and charged with trafficking cocaine and possessing an imitation firearm. They are due back at Frankston Magistrates’ Court in the New Year.
Police also swooped on a cannabis crop house that was dismantled at a York St property in Rosebud. A 45-year-old man was charged with cultivating a narcotic plant and possessing cannabis. A 56-year-old Mornington woman was issued a caution for allegedly possessing cannabis.
Driver loses two cars
A MAN has had two cars impounded within a single day during separate incidents in Frankston and Carrum Downs.
On 5 December, police pulled over a man driving in Carrum Downs. They allege he was driving while disqualified and had false plates attached to his work car, which was impounded.
Later that day, police pulled over the same man again on Cranbourne Road in Frankston, alleging he had an unrestrained child in the back seat. The man was again found to be disqualified from driving and tested positive for drugs, a Victoria Police statement read.
The impounds formed part of police operation
“Drive-Thru” which ran between 5 December and 6 December. During those two days police breathtested 100 drivers, and administered 88 drugs tests; six people were caught drink-driving and 14 were caught drug-driving. 31 penalty notices were issued for other traffic and compliance offences.
The Guide
TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK
SUNDAY
THE IMPOSTER
TEN, 8pm
FRIDAY
A (VERY) MUSICAL CHRISTMAS
ABC TV, 7.30pm
Returning for a much-anticipated encore after last year’s enchanting special, Australia’s musical theatre community comes together in support of Beyond Blue for this delightful Christmas concert. Filmed at Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre, the special sparkles with homegrown talent as Zan Rowe welcomes Casey Donovan, Rob Mills (pictured) and Caroline O’Connor to the stage. The casts of MJ and Beetlejuice also join in, making for an unforgettable evening.
A triple treat for soap opera fans on both sides of the Atlantic, this homegrown drama combines the talents of Neighbours stalwart Jackie Woodburne, Coronation Street favourite Kym Marsh and one-time Summer Bay resident Dannii Minogue (all pictured).
Set in a Victorian coastal town, the four-part series sees Woodburne swap Susan Kennedy’s cherry locks for a bushy silver bob as Helen, the matriarch at the centre of a bitter family feud.
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NEVER MIND THE BUZZCOCKS CHRISTMAS
SBS, 8.30pm
Whether your interests lie in gardening, cooking, sewing or even spelling, there’s almost certainly a themed Christmas special on the box to keep you entertained over the holidays. This one’s for the music lovers, with host Greg Davies (pictured) putting a timely twist on the cheeky quiz’s signature rock’n’roll trivia. Tom Jones’ merry misdemeanours, The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan’s festive faux pas and identifying music icons of yesteryear are all on the agenda for panellists including Daisy May Cooper, Noel Fielding, Jamali Maddix, Chris Ramsey.
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SUNDAY
CHRISTMAS WITH DELTA NINE, 7pm
After filming her 2024 special in Hollywood, Delta Goodrem returns to home soil for this sparkling evening of entertainment. Taking over Channel Nine’s Sydney studio and transforming it into a retro winter wonderland, the newlywed singer invites Cody Simpson, Jon Bon Jovi, Jordin Sparks and a bevy
NINE (9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00
When The War Is Over. (Final, PGa, R) 10.30 The Piano UK. (Final, PG, R) 11.25 QI. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Malv, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (PGv, R) 3.00 QI. (PG, R) 3.30 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. (Final)
8.00 Grand Designs Australia: Yarraville Pigeon. (Final, PG) A man converts the old Yarraville Pigeon club.
8.55 Long Lost Family. (Final, PG) Hosted by Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell.
9.45 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) Seven artists return for the semi-final.
10.35 The Art Of. (Mln, R)
11.05 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R)
11.50 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 12.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia: Family Easter Special. (R) 5.30 7.30. (Final, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. (PG, R) 9.55 The Secret Life Of Lighthouses. (PGav, R) 10.50 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Amazon: The Lost World. (PG, R) 2.55 Nick Knowles Into The Grand Canyon. (PG, R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PGl, R) 4.15 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 ABBA And Elvis In The Outback. (Ml) 8.35 The Untold Story Of The Vatican. Chronicles the history of the Vatican. 9.35 Vigil. (MA15+av) Kirsten begs Amy to come home.
10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 Vienna Blood. (Return, MA15+av) 12.10 Outlander. (MA15+asv, R) 1.35 House Of Promises. (Ms, R) 4.15 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (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. 9.30 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Morning session. 12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Afternoon session. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Evening session.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 5. Melbourne Stars v Hobart Hurricanes. From the MCG. 10.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. An expert panel examines all the big news and issues with a deep dive into the world of cricket. 11.15 The Amazing Race. (PGl) The final four teams race through the Moulin Rouge, the Eiffel Tower and other iconic Paris locations. 12.45 Life. (Malsv, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Merry And Bright. (2019, G, R) Jodie Sweetin. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Great Getaways. (PG) 8.30 Topknotz: Wild On Water. (Ml) The team challenges Noemie Fox. 9.30 Limitless With Chris Hemsworth: Strength. (PGa, R) Chris Hemsworth learns about strength. 10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)
11.20 Next Stop.
11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
TEN (10)
annual special is
Delta Goodrem hosts Christmas with Delta
Friday, December 19
ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News
Mornings. 10.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) 11.00 The Forsytes. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Royal Carols. (R) 2.05 Grand Designs Australia. (Final, PG, R) 3.00
QI. (PG, R) 3.30 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 A (Very) Musical Christmas. Music for the festive season.
9.00 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering. (PGa, R) Charlie Pickering is joined by celebrities to take a look back at the highs and lows of 2025.
10.20 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by comedian Adam Hills.
10.50 Silent Witness. (Mal, R) Nikki and Jack investigate a murder.
12.35 Rage Best New Music Videos Of 2025. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
ABC FAMILY (22)
NINE (9)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. (PG, R) 10.00 Inside Oxford Street. (PGa, R) 10.50 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Amazon: The Lost World. (PG, R) 2.55 Nick Knowles Into The Grand Canyon. (PGaw, R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Morning session. 12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Afternoon session. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Evening session. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Unforgettable Christmas. (2023, G, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Indiana Jones: In Pursuit Of An Icon. Charts the enduring legacy of Indiana Jones.
8.30 Starring Dick Van Dyke. Celebrates the life and career of screen legend Dick Van Dyke as he celebrates his 100th birthday.
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Sisi. (Mav, R)
11.55 Culprits. (Malv, R) 2.05 Soldiers. (Malsv, R) 3.50 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.20 Rediscover Victoria. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.30pm Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 My Adventures With Superman. (Premiere) 8.45 Robot Wars: Battle Of The Stars. 9.45 Merlin. 10.30 Officially Amazing. 11.00 Late Programs.
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TEN (10)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Victorian State Schools Spectacular. (PG) Featuring dance and musical performances.
10.00 NSW Schools Spectacular. (PG) Featuring dance and musical performances.
12.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) Dr Harry Cooper and Dr Katrina Warren present information about animals and pet care.
1.00 Miniseries: Any Human Heart. (Malns)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa) Experts help people declutter their lives.
8.40 MOVIE: Elf. (2003, G, R) A man raised as an elf at Santa’s North Pole home embarks on a journey to find his biological father. Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel.
10.40 MOVIE: Four Holidays. (2008, Mls, R) Reese Witherspoon.
12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.10 Hello SA. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards Summer. (PG, R)
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
7.30 MOVIE: Jack Reacher: Never Go Back. (2016, Mlv, R) Jack Reacher helps an army officer he suspects is the victim of a conspiracy. Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders. 9.55 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.20 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 11.20 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 1.20pm WWE Legends. 2.55 Bamay. 3.25 Fashionista. 3.40 BBC News At Ten. 4.10 France 24. 4.40 PBS News. 5.40 If You Are The One. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Count Of Monte Cristo. (Final) 9.35 Secrets Of The Female Orgasm. 10.30 Homeland. 12.40am Letterkenny. 1.40 The Bloody Decade. 2.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: The Endangered Generation? (2022, PG) 1.35 Anthem Sessions. 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Living Black. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 7.30 MOVIE: Crackers. (1998, M) 9.20 MOVIE: This Christmas. (2007, PG) 11.20 Late Programs.
6am The
Three Musketeers. Continued. (1973, PG) 7.40 The Movie Show. 8.50 A Room With A View. (1985, PG) 11.00 The Nugget. (2002, M) 12.50pm Up In The Air. (2009, M) 2.55 The Movie Show. 3.30 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 5.35 Moonlighting. (1982, PG) 7.30 The Last Castle. (2001, M) 9.55 Driving Miss Daisy. (1989) 11.45 Reservoir Dogs. (1992, MA15+) 1.35am Late Programs.
Saturday, December 20
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6am Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Return To Paradise. (PGdv, R) 1.25 Royal Carols: Together At Christmas. (R) 2.30 All Creatures Great And Small Christmas Special. (PG, R) 3.25 A (Very) Musical Christmas. (PG, R) 5.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 5.30 Muster Dogs: Where Are They Now. (R) 5.55 Hard Quiz Battle Of The Networks. (PG, R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 9.05 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGaw, R) 9.15 Matched. (PG, R) 10.10 Inside The Steam Train Museum. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 When The World Watched. 3.25 Ethnic Business Awards. (R) 5.30 Bettany Hughes: History Of Mother Earth.
6.30 When The War Is Over: Changi. (PGa, R) Rachel Griffiths visits the Burma-Thailand Railway.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Return To Paradise. (Final, PGdv) Glenn and Daisy’s wedding is interrupted.
8.30 Vera. (Ma, R) The body of a sickly young girl is discovered at the side of an isolated railway crossing.
10.00 The Forsytes. (Final, PG, R) Jolyon decides his future.
10.55 Bergerac. (Final, Mlv, R) Bergerac must save his daughter.
11.45 Rage Best Of The Guests 2025. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PGadhlnsv)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Building The Vatican. (PGa, R) Explores The Vatican.
8.30 A Warwick Castle Christmas: Christmas At The Castle. Follows the team at Warwick Castle as they prepare for their busiest time of the year.
9.30 Harrods: The Rise And Fall Of A British Institution. (Ma, R) Charts the story of a national icon.
Third Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Afternoon session. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Evening session.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Animals Aboard With Dr Harry. (PG) The team hits the road to save man’s best friend. A teary farewell is made to a special needs pup.
7.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. (PGl) 12.30 Find My Beach House Australia. (R) 1.00 Drive Safer. 1.30 My Way. (R) 2.00 Ready Vet Go: The Vet Paramedics. (PGm, R) 2.30 MOVIE: Christmas In Scotland. (2023, G) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Find My Country House Australia. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 4x4
6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.
6.00 MOVIE: Dear Santa. (2024, PGalv) A devilish character posing as Santa wreaks havoc. Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key. 8.00 Love It Or List It Australia. Rachael and Ryan can’t agree over their Greenslopes Queenslander, so Neale tries to find a solution. 9.10 The Dog House. (PGa, R) The Griffiths family hopes Gigi the labrador cross will help dad Dave get into the festive spirit. 10.10 Jamie Oliver: Christmas. (R) Jamie Oliver hosts a Christmas party. 11.20 Jamie’s One-Pan Christmas. (R) Jamie Oliver shows how to make one-pot meals. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 12.35pm Bamay. 1.00 Curse Of Oak Island. 3.35 BBC News At Ten. 4.05 France 24. 4.35 PBS News. 5.35 Mastermind Aust. 6.35 Inside Legoland: A World Of Wonder. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Icons Unearthed: Fast & Furious. (Premiere) 10.20 Snowpiercer. 12.10am Letterkenny. 1.50 The Bloody Decade. 2.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.30pm Paddington. 4.00 Knee High Spies. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.30 Merry Madagascar. 8.00 Kung Fu Panda Holiday. 8.25 Chopped Jnr. 9.10 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.50 Abbott Elementary. 10.10 Speechless. 10.35 Dragon Ball Super. 11.00 Late Programs.
10.25 MOVIE: Robin’s Wish. (2020, Ma, R)
11.45 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R) 3.10 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.10 Rediscover Victoria. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Moonlighting. Continued. (1982) 7.55 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 10.00 The Last Castle. (2001, M) 12.25pm Say It Loud. (2020, M, Italian) 2.10 A Room With A View. (1985, PG) 4.20 Driving Miss Daisy. (1989) 6.10 The Family Man. (2000, PG) 8.30 The Royal
8.00 Carols In The Domain. (PG) Coverage of Carols In The Domain from Sydney. Featuring The Wiggles, Marcia Hines and Hugh Sheridan. 10.30 NSW Schools Spectacular. (PG, R) Featuring dance and musical performances.
1.00 Miniseries: Any Human Heart. (Malns)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
7.30 MOVIE: Nugget Is Dead: A Christmas Story. (2024, Mln) A woman returns to her hometown for Christmas. Vic Zerbst. 9.30 MOVIE: Bad Moms 2. (2017, MA15+als, R) Three mums prepare for Christmas. Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell.
11.35 MOVIE: Christmess. (2023, Madl, R)
1.05 Find My Beach House Australia. 1.35 Surfing Australia TV. (PGl, R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
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7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.10 Jeopardy! UK. 9.10 MOVIE: Christmas Hotel. (2019) 11.00 Ice Hockey. NHL. Florida Panthers v Carolina Hurricanes. 1.40pm Soccer. English Premier League. Crystal Palace v Manchester City. Replay. 3.40 MOVIE: Radio Christmas. (2019, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Santa Hunters. (2024, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. (2013, M) 10.25 The Winter King. 11.35 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Cool Cars & Bikes. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. National Drag Racing Championship. Top Fuel Championship. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: 47 Ronin. (2013, M) 9.50 MOVIE: Dante’s Peak. (1997, PG) 12.10am Late Programs.
Sunday, December 21
6am Morning Programs. 10.30 New Leash On Life. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. (Final, R) 1.25 Gardening Australia: Christmas Special. (R) 2.25 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat: Christmas Special. (R) 3.25 Long Lost Family. (Final, PG, R) 4.15 Extraordinary Escapes: Christmas Special. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (Final, PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG)
8.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (Final) Three artists compete in the final. 8.50 Return To Paradise. (Final, PGdv, R) Glenn and Daisy’s wedding is interrupted. 9.50 When The War Is Over: Australian Wars. (Final, PGa, R)
10.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (Ml, R)
11.00 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat: Christmas Special. (R) 12.00 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Dream Gardens. (R) 3.40 The Art Of. (PG, R) 4.10 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.10 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty. (PG, R)
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3.00 A Very Play School Christmas. 3.45 Thomas. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Piney: The Lonesome Pine. 5.35 Peter Rabbit. 6.10 PJ Masks. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.30 MOVIE: Paddington. (2014)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 9.05
Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.25
Matched. (PG, R) 10.15 Inside The Steam Train Museum. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.55
The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix 4. Highlights. 5.30 Hotel Chocolat At Christmas. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Cleopatra: Cracking The Enigma. (PG) Looks at the secrets of Cleopatra’s temple.
8.30 Ken Burns’ The American Revolution. (PG) The Revolution faces its toughest challenge yet as General Washington tries to defend New York City.
10.35 Mayhem: Secret Lives Of Georgian Kings. (Ma, R)
11.30 Australian Fashion Past, Present, Future. (PGln, R)
12.35 Empires Of New York. (MA15+ad, R) 3.05 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.05 Rediscover Victoria. (PG, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
6am Morning Programs. 12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Afternoon session. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Evening session.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 8. Melbourne Renegades v Hobart Hurricanes. 10.30 Unfiltered: Cricket. (PG) Jackson Warne shares memories of his late father, cricketing legend Shane Warne. 11.00 7NEWS Spotlight. Bruce McAvaney meets Gout Gout, the young sprinting sensation who has captured the attention of Australia and the world.
12.00 MacGruber. (Premiere, MA15+lsv)
1.15 Travel Oz. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6am Morning Programs.
6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00
Weekend Today. 10.00 Cross Court. 10.30
GolfBarons. (PG, R) 11.00 Fishing Australia. 11.30 Explore TV. (R) 12.00 Find My Beach House Australia. (R) 12.30 MOVIE: The Most Colorful Time Of The Year. (2022, G) 2.10
MOVIE: Destination Christmas. (2022, PGa, R) 4.00 Great Getaways. (PG, R) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Postcards Summer. (PG)
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 Christmas With Delta. A Christmas concert with Delta Goodrem. 8.30 MOVIE: Vacation. (2015, MA15+ln, R)
A man embarks on a cross-country trip to an amusement park with his family. Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Chris Hemsworth. 10.30 Red Eye. (Mav) Nolan recounts the events in Beijing. 11.30 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners: Pike. (MA15+av, R)
12.20 Wild Cards. (Mav, R)
1.10 Explore TV. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Australia By Design: Architecture. (R) 9.30 Key Ingredient. 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 The Dog Hospital With Graeme Hall. (PGm, R) 11.30 Pooches At Play. (R) 12.00 The Dog Academy. (PGa) 1.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 1.30 Lingo. (R) 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 13. Tasmania JackJumpers v Perth Wildcats. 4.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 5.00 News.
6.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narelle seeks two dogs for her fresh start in the Blue Mountains and meets two bonded beagles. 7.00 Selling Houses Australia. (R) Separated parents, who decided to sell their house after their kids left, are struggling with it still on the market eight months later. 8.00 The Imposter. (Premiere, Mals) A beachfront hotel sparks family conflict when the matriarch won’t sell, despite her children’s wishes. 10.00 FBI. (Mv, R) The team discovers that the identities of multiple undercover agents have been compromised. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Mastermind Aust. Noon Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 1.50 WWE Rivals. 2.40 Jeopardy! 4.45 France 24. 5.15 PBS Washington Week. 5.45 Icons Unearthed: The Lord Of The Rings. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Miracles. 9.50 Liaison. 10.50 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. 12.50am Am I Being Unreasonable? 2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.25pm Mister Maker Around The World.
9.00 A (Very) Musical Christmas. 10.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.55 Late Programs.
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SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Walgett Aboriginal Connections v Sydney All Blacks. Replay. 2.10 Black And Dusty. 3.10 Ethnic Business Awards. 5.10 Australian Music Vault: Kutcha Edwards. 6.45 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 7.35 Aerial Australia. 8.30 Nat King Cole: Afraid Of The Dark. 10.10 MOVIE: Vacant Possession. (1994, M) 11.50 Late Programs.
6am
The Family Man. Continued. (2000, PG) 7.45 The Movie Show. 8.55 The Red Turtle. (2016, PG, No dialogue) 10.25 On The Basis Of Sex. (2018, M) 12.35pm The Bridges Of Madison County. (1995, M) 3.00 Moonlighting. (1982) 4.55 Miyazaki, Spirit Of Nature. (2024, PG) 6.30 The Boy And The Heron. (2023) 8.50 Freud’s Last Session. (2023) 10.50 A Beautiful Mind. (2001, M) 1.10am Late Programs.
9.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 10.00 Escape To The Country. 1pm Harry’s Practice. 1.30 Medical Emergency. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Christmas With The Salvos. 3.00 Hornby: A Model Empire. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Counting Cars. 10.30 Pawn Stars. 11.30 Storage Wars. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Tackling Australia. 2.30 Merv
6am Skippy. 6.30 Amazing Facts With Doug Batchelor. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Avengers. 11.40 MOVIE: Attack On The Iron Coast. (1968, PG) 1.35pm MOVIE: Sabata. (1969, PG) 3.45 MOVIE: The Train. (1964, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Licence To Kill. (1989, M) 11.15 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 MOVIE: Jingle Belle. (2018) 10.45 MOVIE: The Christmas Pact. (2018) 12.30pm WNBL. Flyers v Spirit. 2.30 English Premier League. Manchester United v Bournemouth. Replay. 4.30 Premier League Stories. 5.15 MOVIE: Scooby-Doo. (2002, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: The Polar Express. (2004) 9.00 MOVIE: The Dark Knight Rises. (2012, M) 12.15am Late Programs.
Monday, December 22
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 Great Australian Stuff. (PG, R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 9.30 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. (R) 10.00 Take 5. (Final, R) 10.30 Vera. (Ma, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Ningaloo Nyinggulu. (Final, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 3.00 QI. (PG, R) 3.30 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 I Was Actually There: Boxing Day Tsunami. (Ma, R)
8.00 MOVIE: Songs Inside. (2024, Ml) Incarcerated women enter a songwriting program. Nancy Bates.
9.30 MOVIE: Girls Can’t Surf. (2020, M, R) A group of surfers challenge professionals. Layne Beachley.
11.15 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (MA15+, R)
11.45 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R)
12.35 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.20 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.35 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.35 Nigella Bites. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. (PGa, R) 10.10 Inside Oxford Street. (Ml, R) 11.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Amazon: The Lost World. (PG, R) 2.55 Such Was Life. (R) 3.05 Going Places. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Secrets Of The Tasmanian Tiger. (PG, R) A look at the Tasmanian tiger. 8.30 Never Mind The Buzzcocks Christmas. Greg Davies is joined by celebrity guests Chris Ramsey, Jordan North, Ella Henderson and Jamali Maddix.
9.25 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. (M) Comedic game show.
10.20 The 2010s: Peak TV. (MA15+av, R) 11.50 The Man Who Died. (Mav) 12.40 Culprits. (Malv, R) 2.45 Pagan Peak. (MA15+as, R) 4.30 Growing A Greener World. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (Return, PG) 12.00 MOVIE: Christmas In Pine Valley. (2022, PGa, R) Kristina Cole. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies.
3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 9. Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat. From Manuka Oval, Canberra. 10.30 Big Bash League Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the game between the Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat. 11.00 Chicago Fire. (Mav) Boden returns on Grissom’s orders to run a post-incident analysis after a house collapsed during a fire with a firefighter inside.
12.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Just Like A Christmas Movie. (2023, PGa) Marlie Collins. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R)
3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.00 Bold. (PG,
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) Ordinary Australians become travel critics.
8.40 MOVIE: Raiders Of The Lost Ark. (1981, Mv, R) An archaeologist and adventurer sets out on a quest to recover the fabled Ark of the Covenant. Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, John Rhys-Davies. 11.00 Sight Unseen. (Mv) 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 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) Will races in to rescue a swimmer. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. Andrew Winter helps a couple. 8.40 The Imposter. (Final, Madls) A beachfront hotel sparks family conflict when the matriarch won’t sell, despite her children’s wishes. 10.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) A pilot’s body is found with unusual wounds. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 3.50pm BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News Weekend. 5.15 Al Jazeera. 5.45 Travel Man: 96 Hours In Iceland. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 I Am Luke Perry. 10.05 The Billionaires Who Made Our World. 11.05 Question Team. 11.55 Django. 12.55am Love Around The World. 2.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.10pm Octonauts. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Mojo Swoptops. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.55 Tiddler. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 TKO: Total Knock Out. 9.15 The Crystal Maze. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 7.50 The Movie Show. 8.25 The Snow Foxes. (2023, PG) 10.00 A Beautiful Mind. (2001, M) 12.25pm The Hummingbird. (2022, M, French, Italian) 2.45 The Boy And The Heron. (2023) 5.00 The
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7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon Australian Ninja Warrior. 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past. (2009, M) 10.35 Seinfeld. 11.35 The 100. 12.35am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Border Security. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Motor Racing. National Drag Racing Championship. Top Fuel Championship. Replay. 3.30 Billy
3.50 MOVIE: Double Holiday. (2019) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 MOVIE: GoldenEye. (1995, PG) 11.20 Late Programs.
Tuesday, December 23
ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)
6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. (R) 10.00 The Art Of... (PG, R) 10.30 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Killer Whale: Australia’s Megapod. (PG, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 3.00 QI. (PG, R) 3.35 Nigella Bites. (R) 4.00 Grand Designs NZ. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Piano UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Claudia Winkleman.
8.25 The Piano UK: The Incredibly Talented Lucy. (PG, R) The extraordinary story of blind pianist Lucy, following her as she is propelled into the limelight.
9.25 The Assembly: Ray Martin. (PG, R) The students interview Ray Martin. 10.55 Escaping Utopia. (Ma, R)
11.55 A Country Road: The Nationals. (Final, R) 12.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG, R) 1.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.35 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.35 Nigella Bites. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. (PGa, R) 10.00 Inside Oxford Street. (PG, R) 10.50 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Royal Road Trip. (R) 2.55 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 3.05 Going Places. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 12.00 MOVIE: Candy Cane Candidate. (2021, PGa, R) Jacky Lai.
Bridge Of Lies.
The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven
At 4.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Edinburgh To Queensferry. (R)
8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Olly Murs. (PG) Olly Murs explores his Latvian roots.
9.40 Australia In Colour: Crime And Punishment. (Md, R) A collection of colourised archival footage.
10.40 The 2010s. (Malv, R)
11.30 Families Like Ours. (MA15+v)
12.30 De Gaulle. (Ma, R)
2.30 Nordland 99. (Mal, R)
4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: 12 Dares Of Christmas. (2023, G) Brittany Underwood. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 10. Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Stars.
10.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. An expert panel examines all the big news and issues with a deep dive into the world of cricket.
11.15 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGal) When Mayan realises her only friend is her mother, she attempts to pick up where she left off with an old classmate.
12.15 Miniseries: London Spy. (MA15+ds)
1.30 Travel Oz. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News.
Sunrise.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Emu Rescue. (PG)
8.30 Jamie Durie’s Future House. Jamie Durie races to complete his 3D-printed home.
9.35 Beyond The Build. Jimmy and Tam settle into life on the Sunshine Coast.
10.35 Wild Cards. (Mv)
11.30 La Brea. (Mav, R) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Cross Court. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing.
M) 11.05 Late Programs.
TEN (10)
6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) Chappo goes to rescue a father and daughter. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.30 MOVIE: The First Wives Club. (1996, PGal, R) Three women, dumped by their husbands for younger women, decide to get revenge. Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Diane Keaton. 10.35 Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas To All. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Mastermind Aust. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Homicide. 2.15 Heroines. 3.45 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News. 5.45 Travel Man: 96 Hours In Jordan. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Our Guy In Vietnam. 10.20 Hoarders. 11.15 Dark Side Of The Ring. 12.10am Bad Education. 1.20 Count Abdulla. 2.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Mojo Swoptops. 4.50 Bluey. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.30 Ben And Holly. 6.50 Stick Man. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory. 9.10 Super Shark Highway. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 7.05 The Red Turtle. (2016, PG, No dialogue) 8.30 The Movie Show. 9.00 Hachi: A Dog’s Tale. (2009, PG) 10.40 La La Land. (2016, M) 1pm Freud’s Last Session. (2023) 3.00 Ponyo. (2008) 5.00 The Snow Foxes. (2023, PG) 6.30 Kiki’s Delivery Service. (1989) 8.30 Starring Dick Van Dyke. 10.25 Divorce American Style. (1967, M) 12.25am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 12.35pm Diana Ross: Supreme Sensation. 1.30 Our Law. 2.00 Strait To The Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Wildlife Rescue
Zealand. 7.30 Water Worlds. 8.30 Unleash The Beast. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale. (2010, M) Midnight Late Programs.
Wednesday, December 24
ABC TV (2)
SBS (3) SEVEN (7)
(9) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. (Final, R) 10.00 MOVIE: Songs Inside. (2024, Ml, R) 11.30 Maggie Beer’s Christmas Feast. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Piano UK. (PG, R) 1.55 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 2.55 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 3.30 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG)
8.10 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG) Presented by Guy Montgomery.
9.00 QI. (Mls) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig. 9.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) Hosted by Rob Brydon.
10.00 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG, R)
10.30 Utopia. (PG, R) 11.25 You Can’t Ask That. (Mals, R) 12.35 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.35 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.35 Nigella Bites. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. (PGa, R) 10.00 Inside Oxford Street. (PG, R) 10.50 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Darcey Bussell’s Royal Road Trip. (R) 2.55 Such Was Life. (R) 3.05 Going Places. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 London Zoo At Christmas. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. (Mls, R) Presented by Jimmy Carr. 9.05 Rock Legends: Elton John. (PGd, R) Documents the career of Elton John, from his days as a budding songwriter to his peak in the ’70s. 9.35 Crime. (MA15+) Lennox must save an attacker’s third victim.
10.30 The 2010s: Obama – Legacy On The Line. (Ma, R)
11.20 Mirusia: Live In Concert. 12.50 Daddy Issues. (Mls, R)
4.00 Growing A Greener World. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm PJ Masks. 1.50 Kangaroo Beach. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Mojo Swoptops. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.55 Tabby McTat. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Merry Madagascar. 8.25 MOVIE: The Night Before Christmas In Wonderland. (2024) 9.45 A (Very) Musical Christmas. 11.20 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 12.00 MOVIE: Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery. (2015, PGav, R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.00 MOVIE: The Holiday. (2006, Mls, R) Two women who live on opposite sides of the Atlantic impulsively switch homes for Christmas. Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet. 10.40 Chicago Fire. (Ma) Severide investigates a past house fire.
11.40 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Officers stop two newlyweds at the border.
12.05 MOVIE: The Other Me. (2021, Mav, R) Sheena Peña.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R)
5.30 NBC Today.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning.
12.00 MOVIE: Under The Christmas Sky. (2023, G) Jessica Parker Kennedy. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Christmas With Delta. (R) A Christmas concert with Delta Goodrem.
8.00 Carols By Candlelight. (PG) Coverage of the Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight from Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne.
11.00 MOVIE: Noel Next Door. (2022, PGa) Natalie Hall.
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, 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 Nine Perth Presents: Christmas In WA. (R) 5.30 Thunderbirds. (R)
6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R)
6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Airport 24/7. (PGal, R) A kangaroo keeps Trent on his toes. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (MA15+l, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.30 MOVIE: Patriot Games. (1992, Mv, R) A former CIA agent becomes a target for assassination after shooting an IRA terrorist. Harrison Ford, Anne Archer. 11.50 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Hour Of Power Christmas Eve Special. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm If You Are The One. 3.45 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News. 5.45 Travel Man: Jon Hamm In Hong Kong. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.20 MOVIE: Gremlins. (1984, M) 11.20 Tis The Season: The Holidays On Screen. 12.55am Show Me The Father. 2.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
6am The Movie Show. 6.35 The Snow Foxes. (2023, PG) 8.10 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 11.00 Year Of The Dog. (2007, M) 12.55pm Starring Dick Van Dyke. 2.55
Hastings Water Supply - Letter to the Editor
Compiled by Cameron McCullough SIR,
In a recent issue of your paper appeared a paragraph stating that “Mr. Williams of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission had attended the Frankston Progress Association meeting with regard to the discoloration of the water, and a remedy was promised.”
Lucky Frankston to have water to growl at – we’ve got none at all –and luckier still are the ratepayers of Frankston who have got real live representatives to stand up for them.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox once wrote: “To sit in silence when we should protest makes cowards out of men.”
But apparently there are others who believe in the dictum of “Better a live coward than a dead hero”; for although Hastings has been mentioned every year since the water scheme was first put through and the estimates framed, there has been no voice of protest raised on our behalf. What is the cause? At school we were taught that “An atom was a particle that could be no further divided,” and it seems to me that the amount of interest taken by our representatives in the development and well-being of Hastings is small indeed when compared against the atom.
We can hear them talking that the “electric light will soon be on now,” but what good will that do? I grant you it is a great boon, but in the dry spells even its greatness is very much dwarfed against the boon a water supply would mean to the residents.
Just imagine a man coming in, say, from ploughing or wood-cutting, or from practically any of the out-door
occupations pursued by the great majority of men, and having a look at the accumulation of dirt, dust and grime that he has collected during the day, then turning on the electric light to get a better view of it, and dressing himself again because of the lack of water to have a decent wash.
Pleasant prospect, isn’t it?
Although the installation of the water would be a very great asset to the township and a definite step in the right direction, it would also bring along in its train another great improvement that is also very badly needed, and that is an efficient drainage system.
If our representatives were to look after our interests properly other places would not be getting all the plums in the financial pudding.
The reason why Hastings is as Hastings is, is because other councillors are wide awake enough to get their share of the funds for improvements, and a good whack of anyone else’s share that may be floating around.
But what a howl there would be if the residents of Hastings took up the attitude of “no improvements, no rates”? What a rush the Council would make for the Deportation Board.
Imagine the noise other councillors would make when the places they represent had to find the money for their own improvements, simply because the bottom had fallen out of the “Bank of Hastings,” because no rates were paid in.
The sooner action of some sort is taken the better, because then and not till then will the representatives sit up and take notice and call to mind that
the ratepayers of Hastings are entitled to a little bit for their money.
And, in conclusion, I would recommend our representatives to purchase a copy of that excellent poem, “The Psalm of Life”; study it very carefully, read, mark, learn and inwardly digest its import and act on just one line only, “Let us now be up and doing,” and prove that they are real representatives, and make a start by giving us an efficient drainage system and a water supply.
Frank Wavish, Hastings.
[Our correspondent seems to be under the impression that the Shire Council is responsible for the delay that has occurred in providing Hastings with a water supply. Such is not the case. The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission is the responsible body and provides the whole of the money for the undertaking. It has a scheme in hand for the extension of the water supply system throughout the Peninsula, embracing Hastings. A public meeting at Hastings might have the effect of hastening on the work. – Ed. “Standard”].
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Balnarring And Bittern Races
The date of the Balnarring and Bittern races at the popular Emu Plains racecourse, has been definitely fixed for Saturday, January 30, 1926. This date will suit the sailors at the Naval Depot, and a large attendance from there is assured.
Mr. Wm. Cahill has been appointed handicapper for the four open races, and Messrs. Dave Buckley and J. Turner for the three district events. Mr. Joe Wren will supervise the bookmakers; this will completely cut out
PUZZLE ZONE
the “welshing” fraternity.
Mr. A. J. Grey will measure the ponies.
An effort is being made to hold an unregistered meeting at Flinders on New Year’s Day, but as the time is short it may be held later on in the year.
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Personal - Miss Millie McCormack
The many friends of Miss Millie McCormack, late of Frankston, will be glad to learn of her further successes.
Miss McCormack is the adopted daughter of the late Police Sergeant McCormack, who was for some years stationed at Frankston.
It will be remembered that Miss Millie began her singing career at the early age of 12 years; when, as a competitor at the Ballarat competitions, she won eight prizes out of nine entries, under 16 years of age.
She gained the Albert Street Conservatorium singing scholarship in 1923, where she has studied music in all its tranches during the past three years, gaining her 1st, 2nd and 3rd year diploma with honors each year.
At the close of this year she was engaged by the Geelong Musical Society to sing the soprano solos in the great oratorio “The Messiah.”
Her teachers are unanimous that Miss McCormack will have a brilliant future in the singing world.
As she has recently accepted an offer from the 3LO broadcasting company, her friends will have a chance of hearing her from time to time.
Referring to her part in “The Messiah,” the Geelong “Advertiser” writes: “It is gratifying to be able
to record that the performance was a complete success, and that one of the principals in particular gave a rendition of the difficult music which delighted the large audience and gave splendid promise for her future.
We refer to the young soprano, Miss Millie McCormack, and it is paying no discourtesy to the other performers when we single out her work for special mention.
This talented young lady – she is only 20, and probably the youngest soloist who has sung with the society – has been studying under Miss Mary Campbell at the East Melbourne Conservatorium, and it will be remembered that this was made possible by the funds raised from two concerts in Geelong.
It is the more gratifying to be able to record that Miss McCormack last night, showed that we are already having some of the early fruits of her earlier promise.
Her first chance came in “Rejoice Greatly,” which contains both florid work and quiet passages, all of which were admirably and adequately filled by her pure girlish voice.”
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MR. W. Lewis, son of Mr. T. Lewis, of Frankston, met with a painful accident last week. He was cycling through Mentone when he collided with a motor car. His hand was badly crushed, necessitating treatment at the Melbourne Hospital.
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 18 December 1925
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Pines slip up, Red Hill win in a hurry
By Brodie Cowburn
PROVINCIAL
BADEN Powell handed Pines their first defeat of the season on Saturday.
After bowling Pines out for 159 on day one, Baden Powell came into day two last weekend full of confidence. They looked in control all day, going on to reach their target with six wickets to spare.
Dale Elmi and Aidan Wheeler put together the winning partnership. Elmi scored 58 from 98 deliveries and Wheeler scored 32 from 49.
Despite the loss, Pines remains top of the ladder. Baden Powell are fourth. Mornington and Red Hill finished the weekend in second and third respectively. Mornington enjoyed their clash with Sorrento on Saturday, emerging victorious.
The Bulldogs’ total of 229 proved too much for Sorrento to overcome.
Tom Panich’s spectacular 102 from 82 deliveries helped Mornington wrap up a comfortable 87 run win.
Red Hill were in a scoring mood on Saturday - they took less than 17 overs to chase down Dromana’s total of 165 at Dromana Recreation Reserve.
Openers Glenn Collett and Luke
Jackson were fantastic for Red Hill. Jackson hit 66 from 43 deliveries, and Collett scored 81 from 36.
Red Hill won by seven wickets.
Langwarrin closed out the round with a four-wicket win over Heatherhill.
PENINSULA
LONG Island beat Rosebud in a thriller on Saturday.
Long Island were tasked with chasing down a target of 185. After a couple of hiccups in the middle order, Michael Burke and Justin Bridgeman took control of the run chase.
A late cameo of 29 from 22 by Chris Hay helped drag Long Island over the line. Long Island won by three wickets with five balls to spare.
Around the grounds, Somerville easily chased down their target of 90 against Seaford last weekend at Somerville Reserve. Balnarring were dominant winners over Moorooduc at Balnarring Recreation Reserve.
Ladder leaders Old Peninsula were tasked with defending a total of 223 against Mt Eliza on Saturday. Mt Eliza scored 157 in response.
DISTRICT
CARRUM Downs are now 6-1 in the 2025/2026 season after a hard-fought win over Carrum.
Carrum Downs was defending a total of 202 on Saturday. Michael
O’Driscoll was their top-scorer on day one with an unbeaten 48.
Jake D’Atri was a thorn in Carrum Downs’ side on day two. He came in at number three and hit 92 from 230 deliveries to keep his side in the hunt.
D’Atri nearly dragged his side to victory on his own, but couldn’t finish the job. His was the final wicket to fall - Carrum was bowled out for 177.
Seaford Tigers beat Main Ridge on Saturday in a gritty match.
Chasing 148 to win, Seaford Tigers took their time. Skipper Jon Plakourakis hit 51 from 116 balls, and Luke Chevalier scored 42 from 189.
The Tigers locked up the win with three wickets left to spare towards the end of the day.
A brilliant unbeaten 82 from 88 deliveries helped Boneo pick up a good win over Rye last weekend.
SUB DISTRICT
SOME fantastic bowling from Ballam Park scored them a win over Frankston YCW on Saturday.
Ballam Park scored 169 runs on day one, offering Frankston YCW a chance at victory. The Stonecats’ run chase went very poorly on day two.
Runs were hard to come by for Frankston YCW. They ended up all out for just 110 runs after 55 overs.
Ezra Hughes was fantastic for Ballam Park, taking 4/34 from 20 overs. Thomas Baron posted impressive figures of 3/36 from 12 overs.
Tyabb were outright winners over Pearcedale on Saturday.
Pearcedale has already lost the match coming into day two, after Tyabb chased down their paltry first innings total of 59 with ease. The Yabbies declared for 130 and sent Pearcedale back in to bat.
Pearcedale fared better in their second innings, scoring 136 before being bowled out.
Tyabb took just 16 overs to reach Pearcedale’s target. Sashin Dilranga top-scored with 32 from 38.
WOMENS DIV ONE
A STAR showing from Katherine Laemmle helped ladder leaders Mt Martha pick up a win over Crib Point last weekend.
Laemmle was unstoppable with the bat. She smashed 100 runs from 64 deliveries, including 11 fours and 6 sixes. Mt Martha put together an unassailable total, scoring 221 from their 30 overs. Crib Point scored 141 in reply.
Balnarring scored a good win away from home on Sunday, getting the better of Somerville.
Somerville batted first on their home deck. Jemma Reynolds tore through their top order - Somerville ended up all out for 115 off 29 overs.
Balnarring reached their target with eight wickets and three overs to spare. Brianna Watson top-scored with 40 from 72 deliveries.
Mt Eliza were dominant winners over Tyabb at Bunguyan Reserve on Sunday. Rye/Boneo also picked up a big win, beating Tooradin by 131 runs. Ella Hilton starred for Rye/Boneo. She scored an unbeaten century off 69 deliveries, hitting 8 fours and a six. Ahleigh Barrand also impressed with 51 from 70.
THE Bulldogs’ total of 229 proved too much for Sorrento. Picture: Paul Churcher
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Rosebud United set for 2027
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
PENINSULA football is set for the creation of a new power club with last week’s announcement of a planned merger between State 4 South-East club Rosebud and local junior club Rosebud Heart.
The new entity will be called Rosebud United and will compete in State Leagues in 2027.
It is likely to field over 30 teams plus MiniRoos with established men’s and women’s programs.
In a statement jointly signed by Rosebud president Delvina Spizzirri and Heart counterpart Rob Vosjan mention was made of a positive response to the merger from Football Victoria, Mornington Peninsula Shire and local state government representative Sam Groth.
During last season both Rosebud and Heart established a steering committee tasked with conducting a comprehensive case study of four community clubs that embodied many of the traits envisioned for the new Rosebud United.
These four clubs were Croydon Arrows, Ringwood City, Skye United and Chelsea and were selected for their “strong community foundations, robust boys’, girls’, men’s and women’s programs and membership levels of approximately 500–800 players.”
The eight member steering committee consisted of Rosebud’s Spizzirri, Stan Packer, Jason Symonds and Stuart Johnson while Heart’s representatives were Vosjan, Bernie Black, James Cinar and Andy Black.
Symonds is Rosebud’s senior coach and a life member and he gave a glowing endorsement of the merger announcement.
“Fantastic. The merger’s been a long time coming and is very positive for football on the southern peninsula,” he said.
“I’m very happy that it’s finally happening and it will be a really decent-sized club.”
The merger statement highlighted the on-field and off-field advantages to be gleaned from the creation of a powerhouse southern peninsula club.
“Both clubs recognise the strengths that come from unity and the benefits of creating a clear pathway for junior players to progress into senior football.
“Coming together as one club places us in a stronger position to plan for the facilities required for a growing and ambitious football community.”
One of the young guns expected to figure prominently in the new Rosebud United is current Rosebud ace Barney Johnson.
“It’s always good especially in a community club like Rosebud to have a proper pathway for players to move from junior to senior football,” he said.
“Having played at Mornington and at the clubs I played for in the UK there was definitely that element that was missing.
“It’s a really exciting time for the club as it’s the southernmost club on the peninsula with no real competition and a great opportunity to grow.”
The Chichester-born 22-year-old arrived in Melbourne seven years ago and immediately got
involved in the local scene.
He joined Mornington where he was coached in the under-15s by his current senior coach Symonds.
Johnson progressed to the reserves and trained regularly with the seniors under head coach Adam Jamieson but senior game time remained elusive.
“I had a heart-to-heart talk with ‘Jamo’ and we both felt I’d benefit from senior game time elsewhere.”
That prompted a switch to Rosebud in January 2023, the season in which the seniors finished fourth after a controversial points deduction.
Rosebud left nothing to chance the following season winning the State 5 South title by a comfortable margin.
“Winning the title last year was made even more exciting given the setback the previous year and to see the reaction of senior players who had never won a title before put things into perspective for me and made me realise what an achievement it really was.”
Finishing in the top six this year retained Rosebud’s league status for next season when teams from State 4 East join to form a new State 4 South-East division that is certain to be ultra competitive.
It’s a challenge that Johnson openly embraces.
“I’ll definitely be at Rosebud next year and we pride ourselves on the good blend we’ve established between younger guys and more experienced players.
“Our goal is promotion – if you’re not going for promotion you shouldn’t really be playing at
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all and we’ll give it our best shot that’s for sure.”
Still in State 4 and Chelsea announced a number of major new signings last week laying bare its championship aspirations.
Retaining the most prolific scorer on the peninsula in James Stinson was quickly followed by announcing the captures of Michael Swinnerton, Marcus Anastasiou and Victor Cruz De Faria.
The versatile Swinnerton has captained Collingwood City at State 1 level, Anastasiou has been Somerville Eagles’ star striker for the past few seasons while central midfielder Cruz De Faria has captained Monash University.
In other news Football Victoria released the NPL, VPL and provisional State League fixtures last week.
Langwarrin plays its first three games at home then its next five away due to council works on Lawton Park.
Langy gets the season underway on Saturday 14 February against Noth Sunshine Eagles.
The under-20s kick off at 2.15pm, the under 23s at 4.30pm and the seniors at 7pm.
Chelsea kicks off the 2026 State League for local clubs on Friday 20 March hosting East Kew (6.30pm & 8pm).
Remaining fixtures for local clubs are all on Saturday 21 March.
Mornington is at home to Collingwood City (ground, KO times to be decided); Skye United hosts Mazenod (1pm & 3pm); Peninsula Strikers host Waverley City (12.45pm & 3pm); Baxter hosts Albert Park (1pm & 3pm); Rosebud hosts Ashburton (4pm & 6pm); Somerville Eagles host Fortuna 60 (1pm & 3pm); Seaford United is
away to Sandown Lions (1pm & 3pm); Frankston Pines hosts Mentone (4pm & 6pm); Mount Eliza is away to Old Ivanhoe (1pm & 3pm); Aspendale is away to Croydon Ranges (ground, KO times to be decided); and Mount Martha is away to Keysborough (5pm & 7pm).
In pre-season news Langwarrin suffered a body blow with star recruit Zach Bates fracturing his fibula and ankle in Tuesday’s 1-0 home loss to Box Hill United.
Bates has had surgery and is expected to miss most of the first half of next season.
“While Zac is a massive loss as he was a key signing we have other options who will now get an opportunity to make a contribution,” head coach Jamie Skelly said.
On Saturday morning Langy’s pre-Christmas friendly against Melbourne City at Lawton Park ended in a 3-0 loss but Skelly remained upbeat.
“This was another opportunity to build our fitness and new game style,” he said.
“And there were some really positive signs.
“We got good minutes into players and also took another opportunity for younger players to get some exposure against a top side.”
On Saturday afternoon Skye United beat Casey Comets 3-1 at Comets Stadium.
The match highlight was the hat-trick to Skye triallist Marcus Spivey.
The big striker has been scoring for fun with Mentone for the past few seasons and has finally decided that the time is right for a move. Skye isn’t the only local club with Spivey on its radar.
