Bikies searched
POLICE prepare to undertake an operation targeting motorcycle gangs last week. Pictures: Supplied
Police search motorcycle gangs
and drug offences.
POLICE investigating Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs conducted firearm prohibition order searches in Mentone and Parkdale last week.
Across 10 September police undertook an operation targeting OMCG members, including the Mongols, and their associates. They conducted FPO searches, and also focused on affray
In addition to Parkdale and Mentone, police also conducted searches in Narre Warren, St Kilda, Hallam, Hoppers Crossing, Docklands, Diggers Rest, South Kingsville, Clyde North, Point Cook, South Morang, Craigieburn, Smythes Creek, Tatura, and Shepparton. They arrested nine people and laid 42 charges.
Victoria Police detective acting inspector of the Echo Taskforce, Ben Oakley, said “this day of action shows
just how serious we are in tracking down outlaw motorcycle gangs to hold them to account for their offences and keep Victorians safe.”
“OMCGs remain a significant national problem – they’re motivated by profit and greed and infiltrate communities, industry and businesses. We’ll also continue to work alongside our law enforcement partners interstate to target any offending regardless of where it occurs,” he said. “We also know these members have been in-
volved in violent crimes, which is why we’ll continue working tirelessly and conduct days of action like this to impact their ability to cause further harm. This is also about creating greater consequences for these individuals should they come into possession of a firearm – if they want to roll the dice they could be looking at up to 10 years in prison.”
Also on Wednesday police conducted 43 FPO compliance checks and 21 search warrants. They alleg-
edly seized two replica firearms, ammunition, more than 100kg of methamphetamine, 231ml of anabolic steroids, 447 tablets of prescription medication, about $20,000 worth of illicit tobacco, and more than $32,000 cash.
In a statement, Victoria Police have asked anyone with “information about OMCG activity” to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report to crimestoppersvic.com.au.”
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Skating competition this weekend
CHELSEA Skatepark will host the Skate of Mind 2025 competition on Sunday.
The Kingston Council-run event will feature competitions for skaters aged 12–25, pro rider demos, music and food trucks, and giveaways.
Kingston Council says “it’s free, friendly, and totally smoke, alcohol,
Celebrating talent and inclusion
SINCE its inception in 2012, the SASI Art Show and Competition has grown into a much-anticipated annual event in Frankston, offering a unique platform for local artists with disabilities to showcase their artistic talents.
The 2025 show opens on Thursday 2 October at The Cube 37 Frankston, part of the Frankston Arts Precinct, marking the start of a month-long celebration of artistic diversity. Visitors can view this exhibition from Tuesday to Friday between 10am-5pm and Saturdays between 9am-2pm, the gallery is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Open for submissions now until 25th September, artists are invited to submit up to three original pieces, which are judged by a panel of industry experts, including peers. On Opening Night (2nd October between 6pm-8pm) three top prizes will be awarded to outstanding entries.
For art lovers and patrons, the exhibition presents an exciting opportunity to view the artwork and to purchase these unique pieces, offering a direct way to support the artists and contribute to the growth of the event.
Running from Thursday October 2 until Saturday 1 November, the SASI Art Show is more than an exhibition—it’s a celebration of resilience, creativity, and community of often overlooked artists.
By attending, you’re supporting artists directly and contributing to a more inclusive arts culture.
Your presence and support make a world of difference!
Visit the SASI website for more information at: www.sasi.org.au or call the team at SASI on 1300 577 305.
SASI – Statewide Autistic Services is part of the Independence Australia Group.
drug, and vape-free – all about good vibes, great tricks, and showing off skate and scooter culture in a welcoming, community-first space.
“Whether you’re a seasoned skater or scooter rider, or just starting out, Skate of Mind is the perfect chance to show off your skills, cheer on your mates, or just hang out and en-
joy the day.” Skate of Mind 2025 runs from 10.30am to 4.30pm on Sunday, 21 September at Chelsea Skatepark on the corner of Thames Promenade and Scotch Parade. For more information visit kingstonyouth.org.au/ events/upcoming-events/skate-ofmind-2025.
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Cost of living, drought drive animal welfare cases
Brendan Rees brendan@baysidenews.com.au
165 REPORTS of animal cruelty were made to the RSPCA in the Kingston municipality in the last financial year.
The new data was released in RSPCA Victoria’s latest animal cruelty report. Kingston ranked 22nd of all Victorian LGAs with 165 reports and 21 animals seized or surrendered.
Mornington Peninsula has recorded 227 reports of animal cruelty over the past financial year with 22 animals either seized or surrendered. The peninsula was the 13th highest ranked in the state for animal cruelty.
The report ranked each Victorian local government area (LGA) with Geelong topping the list with 560 reports, followed by Casey (470), and Hume (431) for the 2024-25 financial year.
Mornington Peninsula’s 227 cruelty reports matched the previous year’s figure but was still fewer than the 2022-23 financial year (281 reports).
There were also fewer animals seized or surrendered compared to the previous year which was 30.
Overall, there were 1.32 reports per 1000 residents on the peninsula.
Across the state, the top three complaints included insufficient food, water or shelter; grooming and hygiene; and underweight issues.
Frankston ranked 9th after recording 293 reports of animal cruelty with 30 animals seized or surrendered.
According to the RSPCA, more than 10,000 animal cruelty reports were made by members of the public in the past 12 months, with 1870 animals
being seized by or surrendered to RSPCA Victoria’s Inspectorate, almost double the number of animals seized or surrendered ten years ago.
Chief Inspector Michelle Green said while deliberate acts of animal cruelty still occurred, the RSPCA said the wider impact of drought and ongoing cost-of-living pressures played a greater role.
“While it’s frustrating to see malicious animal cruelty still occurring, our Inspectors are seeing basic animal neglect much more often,” Chief Inspector Green said.
“In particular, reports of animals with insufficient food, water, or shelter skyrocketed compared to the previous year, along with seeing people really struggling to provide for the number of animals they have, including animals in hoarding situations (reports of hoarding up 48 per cent).
“Mental health concerns can also impact someone’s ability to provide the for basic needs of their pets, further adding to the complexity of our Inspectors work.”
Animals in rural areas, especially horses, have been hit particularly hard as the drought impacts feed availability.
“We have seen a 32 per cent increase in cruelty reports involving horses (1197 reports) and a 23 per cent increase in the number of horses seized or surrendered this year (209 horses),”
Chief Inspector Green said.
AN RSPCA inspector holding a malnourished puppy. Picture: Supplied
Paramedics attacked
AMBULANCE Victoria has expressed serious concern after two female paramedics were allegedly set upon in a violent assault on Main Street in Mornington last weekend, 13 September.
The paramedics were walking the street at approximately 11:30am when they were allegedly attacked. They were not treating a patient or attending a case at the time.
One of the paramedics sustained injuries after allegedly being kicked by the alleged offender and is currently being assessed in hospital. The matter is now in the hands of Victoria Police, who are investigating.
Members of the public who witnessed the alleged assault came to the paramedics’ aid. Acting Executive Director Regional Operations, Michael Georgiou, said the health and wellbeing of the crew involved is Ambulance Victoria’s immediate priority.
“We are providing every support to our paramedics following this frightening incident,” Georgiou
said. “Our people come to work to care for the community, they should never be threatened or assaulted while simply doing their job.
“I want to acknowledge the bravery and support of the community members who stepped in to assist our team.”
Every week, paramedics across Victoria experience some kind of occupational violence while serving the community. “Paramedics are highly trained health professionals who deserve to be treated with respect. Violence against healthcare workers is never acceptable and will never be tolerated,” Georgiou said.
“Our top priority is the safety of our paramedics and first responders, and they have our full support to leave an incident if they ever feel unsafe.”
For more information on the impact of occupational violence on paramedics and how you can help, visit ambulance.vic.gov.au/campaigns/ respect-our-paramedics.
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Dangerous driving at roundabout
POLICE are actively watching the Gladesville Boulevard/Thompsons Road roundabout in Patterson Lakes after recent reports of dangerous driving.
A statement on the Victoria Police Kingston eyewatch page read that the roundabout was becoming dangerous during school pick up and drop off time. “At school drop off and pickup times there is congestion due to vehicles turning right from Gladesville Boulevard into Thompsons Road heading towards the freeway. Some motorists are jumping the queue by entering the roundabout in the left lane and then turning right from the incorrect lane,” Victoria Police said.
“This dangerous manoeuvre is causing confusion and frustration to other motorists who are waiting patiently in the right lane. Police will be at the location in the coming weeks to observe
Bonnet blinds driver
A MAN has been arrested in Carrum Downs after he allegedly drove for more than 8 kilometers with his bonnet open blocking his windscreen.
Police allege they spotted the car, which had a badly damaged front, in Cranbourne West at around 12.20am on 10 September. They tried to pull over the driver, but he allegedly refused. The police helicopter tracked the car to Carrum Downs. The driver allegedly stopped and fled on foot near McCormicks Road, but was swiftly arrested.
The Carrum Downs man was charged with fail to stop at police direction, unlicensed driving, drive unregistered motor vehicle, resist arrest, possess meth, GHB and cannabis, and commit indictable offence while on bail.
Home invasion investigated
POLICE are investigating an alleged aggravated home invasion in Seaford.
The home invasion allegedly occurred on 13 July. Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to about the incident. Anyone with information can contact Crime
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A MAN wanted by police over an alleged aggravated home invasion. Picture: Supplied
THE Gladesville Boulevard/Thompsons Road roundabout. Picture: Supplied
Seniors festival set to return
FREE and low-cost events for seniors will return next month for the annual Kingston Seniors Festival. The festival runs throughout October. Printed programs are available at Kingston Council’s customer service centre, Kingston Libraries, community centres, and at Coles and Woolworths supermarkets.
Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said
“our older residents are the heart of Kingston — they help shape our neighbourhoods, share their knowledge and stories, and bring warmth, strength and wisdom to our community.”
“The Seniors Festival is a chance to recognise and celebrate those contributions, while encouraging all older people to stay active and engaged,” she said. “Most importantly, it’s about
connection. Reaching out, meeting others, and being part of a shared experience can do wonders for your health and wellbeing. Building social connections supports both mind and body — helping us live longer, feel better, and stay involved in the community we love.”
To view the full program visit kingston.vic.gov.au/seniorsfestival.
Frankston Council reviews in-home support services
Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au
THE future of Frankston Council’s inhome services for elderly residents is under review.
In February, Frankston Council began community consultation on the future direction of its aged care services. In June it released its final report, which overwhelmingly showed that clients and staff preferred no change to the current system.
Of 957 respondents, 588 said that council should “provide all community care services using council employees” and a further 118 said “council should provide services where there is/expected to be limited new providers (fill gaps in services only)”. 152 people said that council should “provide information about available services and how to get help”, and just 17 people said “council should cease providing community care and allow other organisations to provide a similar service.”
Last week the Australian Services Union claimed that council is discussing ceasing its in-home support services. Australian Services Union branch secretary Tash Wark said that cutting the service would “lead to chronic understaffing and ultimately the neglect of vulnerable older residents.”
“Council asked their clients whether they should continue providing all community care services using council employees, and the responses was an almost unanimous yes,” Wark said. “We can’t understand how councillors could
contemplate moving away from this functioning model. Why would they ask their community what they think, and then ignore their response?”
When asked if Frankston Council is considering discontinuing or scaling back its in-home support services to elderly residents, Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said “like more than 60 other Victorian councils, Frankston City is undertaking a review of its community care services provision.”
“The review involves careful consideration of upcoming aged care reforms, and extensive consultation with clients, staff and the broader community. A formal decision will be announced in late October or early November, and it’s important we allow the review process to conclude before making any further comment,” Bolam said.
The ASU says that Frankston Council staff have shared with the union their concerns about the potential changes being discussed. Branch secretary Wark said “we have seen in other councils, such as Monash and City of Greater Geelong, that when councils sit down with the department, there are targeted supports available to encourage them to maintain these services. We don’t believe this has happened at Frankston Council. If not, they would be making this risky decision without all the relevant information.”
Cr Bolam said that community members with queries about their services should email CommunityCareConnect@frankston.vic.gov.au or call 9784 1933 to discuss them.
Kananook Creek dredging alternatives explored
Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au
CAPPED state government funding for dredging at Kananook Creek may impact future works, Frankston Council says.
The cost of dredging at the mouth of Kananook Creek has tripled in the last five years. In the 2021/2022 financial year council spent around $100,000 on works. In 2024/2025 it spent $250,000, and its budget for 2025/2026 is $350,000.
In 2023/2024 council received a $125,000 grant from the state government for Kananook Creek dredging. The state government reduced that figure in 2024/2025, allocating $110,000 for works.
A report on the matter was prepared by Frankston Council officers and presented to councillors at their meeting last week. Council unanimously voted to “write to Better Boating Victoria expressing its concerns with the capping of their funding contribution and seeking confirmation on timing of the commencement of the centralised dredging program.”
Victorian Fisheries Authority CEO Travis Dowling said that Kananook Creek dredging “has been supported annually for four years running, totalling $443,000 including $110,000 in 2024/2025.”
“We recognise dredging is an important activity at Kananook Creek to keep thousands of boaters enjoy-
ing Port Phillip Bay,” he said.
The report by council officers identified multiple “issues” with the current management of the Kananook Creek sediment and dredging program, including “sand management investigations and an alternative dredging methodology trial, maintenance dredging works, dredging costs and Better Boating Victoria funding, and consultation with Better Boating Victoria regarding ongoing management of the sand and beach at Kananook Creek entrance into the future.”
“In July 2025, Better Boating Victoria advised that development of its Centralised Dredging Program is currently paused but remains a priority for future delivery, replacing the existing Dredging Grant Program once progressed. In the meantime, council is now exploring a proposal put forward by a community member which involves using a submerged automatic sand pump to manage sediment at the Kananook Creek mouth,” council officers wrote. “Better Boating Victoria responded positively, recommending council undertake a feasibility study including cost analysis and early discussions with DEECA and Parks Victoria. They also indicated potential part funding support for detailed design and implementation through their Recreational Boating Dredging and Access Program. Council officers are currently in early stage discussions with DEECA and Parks Victoria on the viability of this proposal.”
DREDGING at the mouth of Kananook Creek. Picture: Supplied
The Guide
TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK
SUNDAY
FRIDAY PROFESSOR T
ABC TV, 8.30pm
Audiences are used to seeing Ben Miller (pictured) in eccentric and quirky roles, so it has been refreshing to see the seasoned performer venture into darker territory as the brilliant yet complex criminologist Professor Jasper Tempest in this classy crime drama. In Friday’s season one finale “The Dutiful Child”, someone tries to knock off a billionaire businessman as he delivers a speech. When Professor T is called in to investigate, he soon links the attempted assassination to a simmering family feud.
MYSTERY ROAD: ORIGIN
ABC TV, 8.15pm
Mark Coles Smith (pictured) returns to flesh out the steely Detective Jay Swan back story in the second season of this captivating prequel series. Set six months after the debut instalment, during Easter in the year 2000, it follows Swan and his partner Mary (Tuuli Narkle) as they relocate to the timber town of Loch Iris, where a missing child and the suspicious death of an elderly nun promptly demand Swan’s attention.
Thursday, September 18
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SUNDAY
THE ASSEMBLY
ABC TV, 7.30pm
After drawing fresh and fascinating insights from figures such as actor Sam Neill, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in its acclaimed debut season, The Assembly reconvenes for its second instalment. Guided by renowned journalist Leigh Sales (pictured), a fresh batch of neurodivergent student journalists grill some of Australia’s biggest names in an unfiltered group interview. First up is Rake star Richard Roxburgh (pictured), who is probed about his most epic film stunts, how he met his celebrity chef wife, Silvia Colloca, and what really happened behind the scenes of MoulinRouge!
MONDAY
JOE LYCETT’S UNITED STATES OF BIRMINGHAM SBS VICELAND, 8.30pm
A proud resident of Birmingham, or “Brum” as it’s affectionately known, charming comedian and activist Joe Lycett (pictured) couldn’t help but notice that his hometown wasn’t the only one with its name. In an effort to put England’s second city back on the map, Lycett gets the blessing of the actual Lord Mayor of Birmingham to embark on an
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NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 11.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (Final, PGl, R) 11.35 If You’re Listening. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Malv, R) 2.00 Grand Designs Aust. (PG, R) 2.55 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Back Roads: Gippsland Lakes, Victoria. Lisa Millar heads to Victoria’s Gippsland Lakes.
8.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG) A couple build a house in Waikanae.
9.15 The Family Next Door. (Final, Ml, R) Isabelle unravels the truth.
10.10 ABC Late News.
10.25 The Business. (R)
10.40 Grand Designs. (R) 11.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.15 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)
3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PGa, R) 10.10 North Sea Wonders: A Coastal Journey. 11.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Ticketyboo. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 My Grandparents’ War. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 9/11: One Day In America: The South Tower. People in the south tower watch the north tower burn.
9.25 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v) Layton leads the lower classes in rebellion.
10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Dopesick. (MA15+ads, R) 11.55 Blue Lights. (Madlv, R) 2.10 Hugh’s Wild West. (PGa, R) 3.20 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (R) 4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China 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: A Stepmother’s Secret. (2022, Mav, R) Julia Terranova. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGs)
8.30 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (PG) Contestants compete for a top prize of £1 million. Hosted by Jeremy Clarkson.
9.30 Why Bridges Collapse. (PG) A look at the Key Bridge collision. 10.45 What The Killer Did Next: Peter McMahon. (Mav, R) 11.45 Kick Ons. 12.15 Life. (Malsv, R) 1.15 Travel Oz. (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
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Athletics. World Championships. Day 6. From National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan. 11.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) Halloween chaos takes over the ED. Asher helps a pregnant woman with an autistic son. Charles clashes with nurse Jackie on a psych case.
12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.
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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 10.30 The Pacific. (R) 11.00 PNG: The Road To Independence. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Family Next Door. (Final, Ml, R) 1.55 Grand Designs Australia. (R) 2.50 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.20 Grand Designs. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (R) 10.10 North Sea Wonders: A Coastal Journey. 11.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (PGav, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 SBS50. 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 My Grandparents’ War. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Your Money & Your
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 Professor T. (Final, Mav) An attempt is made on a billionaire’s life.
9.20 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
9.50 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (Final, PGl, R)
10.30 ABC Late News.
10.45 Austin. (Final, PG, R)
11.15 Silent Witness. (Ma, R)
12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (Ml, R)
8.25 Dictator: The Hitler Interviews. (M) Looks at those who were at Hitler’s side during the war. 9.20 Lost Treasures Of Egypt: The Legend Of Cleopatra. (PGav) 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Athletics. World C’ships. Evening session. 11.20 Catch Me A Killer. (MA15+a) 12.15 Pray For Blood. (MA15+av, R) 2.05 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 3.10
Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (R) 4.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. First preliminary final. Geelong v Hawthorn. From the MCG. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.
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.
1.15 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Athletics. World Championships. Day 7. From National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan. 11.30 Transplant. (MA15+m, R) Bash and Mags team up to save a John and Jane Doe found in the woods. Jane sees her old mentor in a new light. 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV
5.00 The Story Of. 5.30 Athletics. World Championships. Day 7. Evening session. 11.35 Homeland. 2.45am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.55 Thomas And Friends. 2.15pm Thomas. 2.40 Pop Paper City. 3.00 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.05 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 6.40 RBG. (2018, PG) 8.30 The Movie Show. 9.05 Manganinnie. (1980, PG) 10.45 O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000, M) 12.45pm While We’re Young. (2014, M) 2.35 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 4.30 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 6.20 The Battle Of The River Plate. (1956, PG) 8.30 No Country For Old Men. (2007) 10.50 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 7.50 Motown Magic. 8.40 The Magic Canoe. 9.10 Spartakus. 10.00 Arctic Secrets. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Million Dollar Baby. (2004, M) 2.15 First Sounds. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Dreaming Big. 8.00 MOVIE: Selkie. (2000, PG) 9.45 MOVIE: Get Hard. (2015, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs. NITV (34)
The Larkins. (PG, R) 3.45 Julia Zemiro’s
Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)
Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R)
5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Australian Story: All Consuming
– Kate Reid. (R) Looks at Kate Reid.
6.30 Back Roads: Gippsland Lakes, Victoria. (R) Lisa Millar heads to Victoria’s Gippsland Lakes.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (PGa, R) An arsonist targets three businesses.
8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Final, Mav, R) DCI John Barnaby and DS Winter investigate when a body is found surrounded by ritual symbols.
10.00 The Family Next Door. (Final, Ml, R) Isabelle unravels the truth.
10.55 I, Jack Wright. (MA15+l, R)
11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (R) 10.00 Blue Water Safari. (PGn, R) 11.00 The Shape Of History. (PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Sailing. SailGP. Round 9. Highlights. 3.00 1998 FIFA World Cup: La Coupe De La Gloire. 4.35 Dylan Alcott: Peter Bol And Joseph Deng. (PG, R) 5.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (R) 5.35 WW2 End Game.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Swiss Alpine Rail Journeys: The Tenacious Davoser Railways.
8.30 A Royal Residence: Glamis Castle. (Premiere, PG) Looks at Glamis Castle.
9.25 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Puglia. (R) Stanley Tucci visits Puglia.
10.15 Great Australian Walks. (PG, R)
11.10 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Ma, R) 2.30 Secret Nazi Bases. (PGa, R) 4.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.55 Odd Squad. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.30 Paddington.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Sydney Everest Carnival and Caulfield Underwood Stakes. 4.00 AFL Pre-Game Show. 4.30 Football. AFL. Second preliminary final. Collingwood v Brisbane Lions.
8.00 Seven News. 9.00 MOVIE: Free Guy. (2021, Mlv, R) After a bank teller discovers that he is actually a non-playable character inside a brutal, open world video game, he begins to display an unexpected level of self-awareness. Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Taika Waititi.
11.20 MOVIE: Back To The Future Part III. (1990, PGlv, R) Marty McFly travels back in time to the Old West to rescue his mad-scientist friend. Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Mary Steenburgen.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (R) 12.30 My Way. (R) 12.40 Space Invaders. (PG, R) 1.40 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.20 The Block. (PGl, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00
6.00 9News Saturday.
7.00 Rugby League. NRL. First semi-final. Canberra Raiders v Cronulla Sharks.
9.45 NRL Finals Post-Match. A post-match NRL wrap-up.
10.30 Athletics. World Championships. Day 8.
11.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)
12.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)
1.30 The Garden Gurus. (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)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.40 Selling Houses Australia. A couple look for a new start. 8.40 Ambulance Australia. (Maln, R) A crash results in a broken leg, but paramedics fear the patient may also have spinal cord injuries. 9.40 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 10.40 The Gilded Age. (PGa, R) 11.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)
Al Jazeera.
Sunday, September 21
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. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 David Attenborough’s Kingdom Of Plants. (R) 3.35 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG, R) 4.25 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. (PG, R) 5.10 Antiques Roadshow.
6.10 Britain’s Great Cathedrals. (Final)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Assembly: Richard Roxburgh. (Return, PG) The students interview Richard Roxburgh.
8.15 Mystery Road: Origin. (Return, Mal) Jay’s hopes of a new beginning are shattered.
9.10 I, Jack Wright. (Mal) A dramatic revelation worries Sally.
9.55 Whiteley. (Mals, R) A look at the life of artist Brett Whiteley. 11.25 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (Ml, R)
11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (R) 3.30 The Art Of... (Ml, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge. 3.45 We’re Going On A Bear Hunt. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Super Monsters. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.35 MOVIE: Billionaire Boy. (2016) 8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.20 Abbott Elementary. 10.05 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (R) 10.00 Rediscover Victoria. (R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup. Highlights. 4.00 Seven 7 Seven. (PGl) 4.30 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.30 WW2 End Game. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Princes In The Tower: A Damning Discovery. (PG) Looks at the mystery of two princes.
8.50 Queens Of Combat. (Premiere, PG)
An international team uncovers evidence to restore the female gladiators of ancient Rome to their rightful place in history.
9.55 Black Gold. (Ml, R) Documents the climate crisis cover-up.
11.30 Stolen: Catching The Art Thieves: Oslo. (Ma, R)
2.50 Secret Nazi Bases. (PGa, R)
4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Behind Behani. (PGal, R) 12.30 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. (PGav, R) 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 6. Melbourne v West Coast. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 6. St Kilda v Richmond. From RSEA Park, Melbourne. 5.00 Seven News At 5.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
8.40 7NEWS Spotlight.
9.40 24 Hours In Police Custody: The Kane Line. (MA15+ad, R) Follows a police surveillance operation of a group who are believed to be planning the importation of drugs.
10.40 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Predator –Leonard John Fraser. (MA15+av, R)
12.00 Miniseries: The Victim. (Malv, R)
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.
6.00 9News Sunday.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.30 Watson. (PGav) Ingrid’s lies come back to haunt her when her sister needs to be treated by the team after she develops side effects to the secret treatments Ingrid put her through. 9.30 FBI. (Mdv, R) The team hunts for those responsible when a truck driver is murdered and the drug he was transporting goes missing. 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 3.20pm Bamay. 3.40 France 24. 4.10
PBS Washington Week. 4.50 Curious Australia. 5.20 The Day The Rock Star Died. 5.50 Alone Sweden. 6.40 Athletics. World Championships. Day 9. Evening session. 11.50 Forbidden History. 12.45am Normal People. 1.40 MOVIE: The Big Squeeze. (2021, M) 2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.20pm Football. NTFL. Men’s. Under-18s. Round 14. Wanderers v Waratah. Replay. 2.40 Stable: The Boxing Game. 3.40 Bamay. 4.00 The Coolbaroo Club. 5.00 Amplify. 5.30 Winds Of Zenadth Cultural Festival. 6.50 Arctic Secrets. 7.40 Aerial Australia. 8.30 Stylebender. 10.20 MOVIE: Mad Bastards. (2010, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.
6am The Great Escape. (1963, PG) 9.10 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 11.05 Brother And Sister. (2022, M, French, Hebrew) 1.05pm Into The White. (2012, M, Norwegian, English, German) 3.00 The Battle Of The River Plate. (1956, PG) 5.10 Petite Maman. (2021, PG, French) 6.35 Brief Encounter. (1974, PG) 8.30 One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. (1975, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.
7.00 The Block. (PGl) The teams are judged on their guest suites.
8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.30 Athletics. World Championships. Day 9. 10.30 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) A look at the latest round of the AFL.
11.30 9News Late.
12.00 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R)
1.00 Our State On A Plate.
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6am Morning Programs. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 DVine Living. 9.30 Better Homes. 10.30 Escape To The Country. 1.30pm Better Homes. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Your Money & Your Life. 3.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Mr Bates Vs The Post Office. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 The Pembrokeshire Murders. 11.35 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00
Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)
Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)
Grand Designs. (PG, R)
Long Lost Family. (PG, R)
Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Australian Story.
8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.
9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser. 9.35 Planet America.
10.05 ABC Late News.
10.20 The Business. (R) 10.40 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PGa, R) 11.30 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 12.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PGa, R) 10.15 North Sea Wonders: A Coastal Journey. (PG) 11.15 Overbooked. (Premiere, PGans) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Australia Come Fly With Me. (PGa, R) 3.00 Garage Dreams. (PG) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 My Grandparents’ War. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes: Laura Norton.
8.35 Portillo In The Pyrenees: A Spiritual Quest. (PGav, R) Michael Portillo continues his Pyrenean challenge. 9.30 Into South America With Nick Knowles. (PGa, R) Nick Knowles visits Chile. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Classified. (Mlv) 11.40 Enemy Of The People. (Mlv, R) 3.05 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (R) 4.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.55 Thomas And Friends. 2.15pm Thomas And Friends. 2.40 Pop Paper City. 3.00 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Contraption Masters. (Final) 9.20 The Crystal Maze. 10.10 Merlin. 10.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Petite Maman. (2021, PG, French) 7.30 The Movie Show. 8.05 Brief Encounter. (1974, PG) 10.00 Boccaccio ’70. (1962, M, German, Italian) 1.45pm Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom. (2019, PG, Dzongkha, English) 3.50
Programs. 2.55pm Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.25 History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Food That Built The World. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Joe Lycett’s United States Of Birmingham. (Premiere) 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. 10.10 Never Mind The Buzzcocks Christmas. 11.00 Inside The Manson Cult: The Lost Tapes. Midnight Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 The Chase. Hosted by Bradley Walsh. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Jo and Lacey join forces.
7.30 AFL Brownlow Medal: Red Carpet. (PG) Coverage of the red carpet arrivals. 8.00 AFL Brownlow Medal. An awards event featuring the announcement of the winner of the league’s Brownlow Medal. 11.00 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack. 12.00 Hooten & The Lady. (Mav)
1.00 Travel Oz. (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. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Young Sheldon. (PGal, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) The teams work on five spaces.
8.40 To Be Advised. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 To Be Advised. 11.10 Murder In The Family: Jennifer Cronin. (MA15+al, R) 12.00 100% Footy. (M) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (PGls, R) Hosted by Anne Edmonds. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10
Tuesday, September 23
ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)
6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.15 Britain’s Great Cathedrals. (Final, R)
12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 I, Jack Wright. (Mal, R) 1.55 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 2.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)
ABC News.
7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent.
8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Kevin Bacon. (PGl) Kevin Bacon shares five songs. 9.00 Freddie Mercury: The Final Act. (Ml, R) 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.45 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.05 Whitlam: The Power And The Passion. (Final, PG, R) 1.05 Grand Designs. (R) 1.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PGs, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PGa, R) 10.00 North Sea Wonders: A Coastal Journey. (PG) 11.00 Overbooked. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Australia Come Fly With Me. (Mals, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Walking Wartime England. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Dorking To Lingfield.
8.30 Insight. Looks at baby making.
9.30 Dateline: The Cult Of Tradwives Pt 2. Investigates religious group Homestead Heritage.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point. (R) 11.30 Screw. (Malv) 1.20 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (R) 3.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 3.50 Music Of The Brain. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Eden confides in John.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.05 The Rookie. (Mav) Nune makes a new friend. Chen places her faith in Ridley for an undercover assignment.
10.05 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
11.05 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv) Alice hopes to fix her relationship with Doug. 12.05 Pretty Hard Cases. (Madv) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
NINE (9)
TEN (10)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) The teams struggle to finish the interiors. 8.40 Paramedics. (Mlm) A hero bystander uses CPR to bring a woman back from the dead.
9.40 Footy Classified. (Ml) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.
10.40 9News Late.
11.10 La Brea. (Mav, R)
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Getaway. (PG, 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.
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal.
Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (Mls) Hosted by Anne Edmonds. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.30 FBI:
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am
7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. (Return) 11.20 Calipari: Razor’s Edge. 12.10am Bloodlands. 1.15 Dark Side Of The 2000s. 3.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.55 Thomas And Friends. 2.15pm Thomas And Friends. 2.40 Pop Paper City. 3.00 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Deadly 60. 9.05 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
Morning Programs. 9.10 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 11.00 With Or Without You. (2021, M, Italian) 12.55pm Purple Rain. (1984, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.35 Petite Maman. (2021, PG, French) 4.55 Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom. (2019, PG, Dzongkha, English) 6.55 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 8.30 The Hudsucker Proxy. (1994, PG) 10.35 The Nest. (2020, MA15+) 12.40am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. Noon MOVIE: The Saltwater Story. (2018, PG) 1.00 Treaty Road. 2.00 This Is Indian Country. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 The Big Dry. 7.30 The Point. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding Australia. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: Mysterious Ways. (2023, M) 12.05am Late Programs. NITV (34)
Wednesday, September 24
ABC
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Pointless. 11.30 My
M*A*S*H. 2.00
7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon Talking Honey. 12.15 MOVIE: Finding Mr Right. (2023) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30
9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.55 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 2.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PGa, R) 10.00 North Sea Wonders: A Coastal Journey. (PG) 11.00 Overbooked. (PGa) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Walking Wartime England. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Hard Quiz. (PGs)
8.30 Mother And Son. (Return, PGdl) Maggie falls for an activities director on a holiday.
9.00 The Assembly: Richard Roxburgh. (PG, R)
9.45 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)
10.15 ABC Late News. 10.30 The Business. (R) 10.45 Planet America. (R) 11.20 You Can’t Ask That. (Ml, R) 11.50 Grand Designs. (R) 12.35 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30
7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The People Vs Robodebt. (Premiere, Mal) 8.30 Secrets Of Flying Scotsman. (Premiere) Looks at TheFlyingScotsman 9.30 Code Of Silence. (Mlv) Alison’s role grows treacherous. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 COBRA. (Mal) 11.40 Freezing Embrace. (Malv, R) 1.25 The U.S. And The Holocaust. (Maw, R) 3.35 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.05 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Morning Programs. 1.15pm Stay Tooned. 2.15 Tales From A Suitcase. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Patient. (Premiere) 9.30 MOVIE: The Departed. (2006, MA15+) 12.15am The Bloody Decade. 1.15 Bloodlands. 3.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.15pm Thomas And Friends. 2.40 Pop Paper City. 3.00 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.15 Wallace And Gromit: A Matter Of Loaf And Death. 9.45 Merlin. 10.30 Abbott Elementary. 10.50 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 6.50 The Movie Show. 7.25 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 9.00 The Hudsucker Proxy. (1994, PG) 11.05 The Man Who Wasn’t There. (2001, MA15+) 1.10pm India Sweets And Spices. (2021, M) 3.00 The Emperor’s Club.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 The Chase. Hosted by Bradley Walsh. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Eden is met with a drunken confession. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.15 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (Premiere, PG) Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel embark on a New Zealand road trip.
10.15 House Of Wellness. (Return, PG) Experts share advice on living well.
11.15 Chicago Fire. (Ma) 12.15 Imposters. (Madlsv, R) 1.15 Travel Oz. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
And Hathaway. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: It’s Great To Be Young! (1956) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. (Return) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Raisin. 10.40 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Find My Country House Australia. (R) 1.30 Find My Country House Australia. (R)
2.00 Pointless. (PG, R)
3.00 Tipping Point. (PG)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) Some favourite all-stars return.
8.40 Clarkson’s Farm: Parking. (Ml) Jeremy Clarkson deals with deer management.
9.50 Players. (Ml) A look at all the AFL news. 10.50 9News Late. 11.20 La Brea. (Mav, R) 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. (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 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGal) A Jack Russell bites anyone who goes near its owner. 8.30 The Gilded Age. (Mav) George faces a surprising development. Marian sees Mr Raikes against Agnes’ wishes. Ada runs into an old friend. 9.40 Elsbeth. (Ma, R) Elsbeth and Kaya investigate a rising tennis star. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+. (R) 12.05 The Late Show
Money for Frankston - Electric Light Loan Finalised
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
A SPECIAL meeting of the Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers, on Monday morning last. Cr. F. H. Wells, Shire president, was in the chair. Other councillors present were: Crs. G. May, P. Montague, W. Armstrong, R. F. Miles, D. Hoban, J. L. Pratt, W. J. Oates, Alden and J. Brown, and Mr. J. A. P. Ham (Shire secretary).
The meeting was convened to finalise the electric light loan which the Council decided to borrow in May last. All matters pertaining to the loan were dealt with at this meeting, and the following day the Shire secretary proceeded to Melbourne and completed negotiations for the loan, the money being obtained the same day. ***
Frankston Police Court
At the Frankston Police Court on Monday last, before the P.M., and Messrs. C. Grant, P. Wheeler, and W. Armstrong, and J. Nott. Marsh, J.’sP., Edward Swift was charged with carelessly driving a motor car along Pt. Nepean road, on Sunday, 21st August, thereby colliding with a car, driven by Robert John, of Canterbury.
Robert John stated that he was driving his car towards Frankston along the Pt. Nepean road on the day in question, when he noticed a car coming towards him at about 20 miles an hour. It was zig-zagging across the road.
Witness immediately tried to swerve to avoid a collision, but was unable to do so. Defendant’s car struck the side of John’s car and damaged the running board and mudguard.
Edward Swift, defendant, of Mornington, said that he had been engaged to drive to Melbourne, and remembered “grazing” another car on the Sunday night referred to. He did not stop, as he was certain the other car had continued on its journey, and that no damage had resulted.
Andrew McEwan, a passenger in defendant’s car, corroborated Swift’s evidence, and said that he personally, had had only three drinks that day.
Two of these he had with defendant on the journey from Mornington.
A fine of 20/- with 18/10 costs was imposed, and on a second charge of failing to stop, defendant was fined £2.
The P.M. remarked that all motor car drivers should know that when having met with even the slightest of accidents, they should stop.
Constable Morrison, of Mordialloc, gave evidence that he stopped defendant’s car at the Mordialloc bridge and brought him back to Frankston. ***
PERSONAL
Mr. George Yuill, of the Pier Hotel, Frankston, has returned to Frankston after a holiday trip to Sydney.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Cameron are at present enjoying a holiday at Olinda. They expect to be away for about a fortnight.
Mrs. Clipperton, wife of Mr. J. Clipperton, of Baxter, who has been an inmate of the Alfred Hospital for some time, is now progressing favourably, and expects to be able to leave the institution at an early date.
An enlarged photograph of Mr. R. Chapman, M.A., first head-master of the Frankston High School, attractively framed, has been presented to the
school by Mr. and Mrs H. B. Legge.
Mr. Lawrance G. Shawyer, who has been on the staff of the Frankston branch of the National Bank, has received notice of transfer to the relieving staff, and will leave shortly to take duties in that capacity.
As Miss Dorathea Macamster contemplates going to Europe early next year her pupils and friends are giving her a complimentary concert on Wednesday, November 25, as a mark of the esteem in which she is held. The function is under the patronage of the Earl and Countess of Stradbroke.
All who realise the devotion and work Miss Macmaster has given to her art (both in teaching and recitals) and have also benefitted by her great talent, will do their utmost to help her to make greater use of this opportunity of hearing the latest and best in all branches of musical art, and also to enjoy the change she so much requires. ***
Frankston Boy Scouts
A meeting was held in Bond’s market last Friday. Commissioner Sayer and several parents were present.
The Commissioner inspected the boys and was pleased with the way the number had increased. Several Scouts were sworn in, also Mr. Thexton, Scout Master, who received his warrant.
There are two assistant Scout masters who will be in charge of Scouts, as there are too many boys for one to handle.
A Wolf Cub troop is about to be started, of which the ages range from 9 to 12. The parents’ committee is doing splendid work to assist this troop. ***
PUZZLE ZONE
Successful Social Evening
A social, organised by Mrs. Maskin, Misses Russell and Mr. R. J. Ireland, members of General Grimwade’s staff, was held in the Mt. Eliza Hall on Saturday, 12th inst.
The promoters spared no trouble or expense in making the function a success, and the proceeds were generously donated to the hall fund.
The decorations, consisting of flowers and greenery, were greatly admired. There was a very large attendance, the building being crowded to overflowing.
Excellent music was supplied by Miss Mitchell, Messrs. Moseley, Morton and Martin.
The financial result was highly satisfactory, the building fund benefitting to the extent of about £11/10.
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Alfred Hospital Auxiliary - Frankston Branch
The monthly meeting of the Frankston branch of the Alfred Hospital Auxiliary took place on Thursday, 10th September, in the Mechanics’ Hall.
Mrs. Rogerson presided in the absence of Mrs. Lambie, who has been granted three months leave of absence.
It was decided to hold the annual egg drive during the first week in October, when it is hoped to collect a fine donation.
Mr. Mason has again generously given the use of his rooms as a depot, and Mr. Pratt has promised to do the same.
Donations of eggs may be left at these two depots from the 5th to the 8th October, when every donation, however small, will be gratefully
received.
Footballers’ Tour
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On Sunday next Frankston footballers will make a motor tour of the Peninsula.
Members of the public who wish to join in may book seats with Mr. Chas. Willox not later than Saturday afternoon. The fare to non-players will be 10/-.
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Private Streets - Construction Work Proceeding
The Shire engineer (Mr. Muntz) informs us that Contractor Finch has commenced work on McKenzie street, Seaford.
A start has also been made in George street, Frankston.
The next street to receive contractors’ attention will be Ritchie street, Frankston. Boes road, and Wells road, are also at the present time under the expert eye of the Shire engineer. ***
Frankston High School - Tennis Courts
The tennis and basketball courts which are being constructed on the high school site, are nearing completion.
Mr. R. Holt, the contractor has laid out the courts, and Mr. Witheridge is now erecting wire fences around them. Cr. J. Bradbury has donated 350 pittostorum trees to be planted around the sides of the four courts.
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 18 September 1925
How I Wrote a Diss Track
By Stuart McCullough
IT’S not too late - there’s still time for me to live my best life and realise my long-held dream of becoming a professional influencer. Granted, I have no clear grasp of what, if anything, an influencer does, but I feel coming to the profession without the burden of preconceived notions is exactly the kind of fresh take the influencer sphere has been crying out for. Pretty soon I’ll be dishing out unsolicited and deeply unqualified advice using the handle ‘#undertheinfluencer’, after which, I’ll sit back and wait for the juicy endorsements to start rolling in.
But if, for some reason, I can’t secure a toehold in the influencer industry, then I’ll pivot to Plan B –getting involved in a rap feud.
When it comes to feuding, no-one comes close to rappers. They’ve managed to elevate petty squabbling to an art form that’s not only highly entertaining but does some serious numbers. Whereas once, aggrieved parties said words to the effect of “You. Me. Carpark. Now” before trudging out to a patch of unforgiving asphalt to settle their differences, rappers let their lips rather than their fists do the talking.
There have been plenty of hip hop stoushes over the years. East Coast versus West Coast. Bruce Samazan against the English language, to say nothing of the unforgettable battle between Vanilla Ice and whoever was responsible for giving him that atrocious haircut. Although these rivalries sometimes resulted in real harm or, in
the case of Vanilla Ice, a really rude head, rap feuds remain a mainstay of the artform.
It’s no secret that Drake and Kendrick Lamar have been engaged in an epic feud for more than a decade.
For those unfamiliar with their work, Drake is a Canadian rapper who also appeared on the television show “Degrassi: The Next Generation”, which is a boast very few rappers are able to make. More’s the pity. Amazingly, he’s also the nephew of Larry Graham, who played bass in Sly and the Family Stone and his real name is Aubrey.
I can’t help but think the world would be a better place if it had more Aubreys in it.
Kendrick’s real first name is, in fact, Kendrick, but Lamar is his
middle rather than his surname. His actual surname is “Duckworth” which is not very hip hop at all. Just as Robbie Van Winkle saw fit to call himself “Vanilla Ice”, so too has Kedrick jettisoned his surname for professional purposes.
The tension between the two was simmering for years before exploding in 2024 with a series of songs by each artist directed at the other. To put it bluntly, neither held back when it came to describing the perceived (and, it must be said, alleged) shortcomings of the other, including claims of criminal activity and questioning the parentage of various progeny. It was childish, it was stupid and incredibly unedifying. I knew, instantly, that I wanted to be involved. When I say “involved”, I’m not
talking about starting a feud with another musical artist. Who would I choose? (If I’m being honest, probably The Wiggles. I’ll know I’ve gone too far if, one day, I peak through the curtains and see a Big Red Car parked suspiciously out the front with the engine idling.) By “involved” I mean interposing myself into whatever it is that’s keeping Drake and Kendrick at each other’s throats. I want to be part of it. It won’t be easy. Kenrick Lamar and Drake are multi-platinum superstars with more hits than a boxing ring. I, on the other hand, play in a country band that no-one’s ever heard of. And while there’s a rich tradition of diss tracks in country music (“Don’t Come a-Drinkin’ With Lovin” on Your Mind’ by Lorretta
Lynne is but one notable example), I’m unaware of any major feuds between rappers and country singers. Still, I am all for breaking new ground.
But it’s not just the fact that Kendrick and Drake have no idea who I am that’s a problem. I’ve no idea what their major foibles might be, so I am left in the unenviable position of having to speculate. Which, of course, I’m happy to do.
I’ve been working on my diss track and, without fear of overstatement, it’s explosive stuff. It includes an unfounded assertion that Kenrick Lamar’s Coq au Vin is completely inedible and that Drake, when he’s not too busy rapping, watches “The Golden Girls” on continuous loop. Bam!
The second verse contains serious allegations that Kendrick never puts his empty coffee cup in the sink and that Drake’s recycling habits leave a lot to be desired. That should ruffle some feathers.
Don’t expect either artist to appear in public in the foreseeable future – they’ll be too busy licking their wounds and piecing the shattered pieces of their psyches back together before turning their mind to retaliation. Or, alternatively, they’ll go about their daily business, wholly unaware that they’ve been comprehensively burned by my diss track. As for me, I’ll be looking for a new target. Right now, I’m thinking either the Australian Boys Choir or the Hooley Dooleys. They won’t know what hit them.
stuart@stuartmccullough.com
CHELSEA MORDIALLOC MENTONE NEWS
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Panthers premiers after Grand Final thriller
MPFNL
By Brodie Cowburn
MEN’S DIV ONE
MT Eliza survived a huge scare on Sunday to claim their spot in the MPFNL Division One Grand Final.
Mt Eliza played Frankston YCW in the preliminary final, with the winner advancing to a Grand Final showdown against Rosebud. Mt Eliza dominated for most of the day, and at threequarter-time they were comfortably ahead by 50 points.
The Stonecats came alive in the final term, and nearly pulled off a miracle. They got within a goal of the Redlegs, but ended up running out of time.
Mt Eliza held on for a thrilling 9.13 (67) to 10.13 (73) win. Declan Cole, Damian Mascitti, Fletcher Bayne,
Christopher Carey, and Thomas Kelly were the Redlegs’ best.
Kinetic Stadium will host the Division One Grand Final at 2.30pm on Sunday, 21 September.
MEN’S DIV TWO
DEVON Meadows are premiers after an upset win over Frankston Bombers in Saturday’s MPFNL Division Two Grand Final.
The Bombers have been top of the ladder all year, losing just two games on their way to the Grand Final.
Devon Meadows finished the season in third, with a healthy percentage the only thing keeping them from slipping out of the top five.
Devon Meadows beat Pearcedale comfortably in the qualifying final, then beat them again in the preliminary final to book their Grand Final match
against the Bombers. Kinetic Stadium hosted the season decider.
Devon Meadows got the jump on the Bombers, racing out to an early lead. They led by 21 points at the first break, and stretched their lead to 23 by halftime.
The Bombers mounted a fightback in the second half, but Devon Meadows were able to hold on. The Bombers missed some late chances, and ended up falling five points short.
Devon Meadows beat the Bombers 8.13 (61) to 10.6 (66).
Joel Hillis was named best on ground for the premiers. Cody Ray, Daniel Hellyer, Dylan Gregson, and Hayden Murphy were also named in the best, and James Frawley kicked three goals. Matt Robinson nearly dragged the Bombers over the line - he booted five goals.
Dolphins finals campaign ends
THE Frankston Dolphins finals run came to an abrupt end on the Gold Coast last Saturday.
After a thrilling win the week prior, the Dolphins made the trip to Fankhauser Reserve to take on the Southport Sharks in the preliminary final. The Sharks, coming off a
Grand Final appearance last year, were favourites.
Frankston’s Thomas Murphy kicked the opening goal of the game to put the Dolphins ahead, but things soon took a turn for the worse. Southport showed their quality, and piled on the goals.
The Sharks sunk their teeth into the Dolphins, going on to claim a
dominant 21.17 (143) to 8.7 (55) win.
Despite the bitter defeat, the Dolphins will come away from season 2025 with their heads held high. The preliminary final appearance is the club’s best finish since its readmission into the VFL in 2018. Back-toback finals appearances show that the Dolphins are on the right track.
DEVON Meadows celebrate their MPFNL Division Two Premiership. Picture: Supplied
MT ELIZA were too good for Frankston YCW. Picture: Craig Barrett VFL
State 6 title in Armao’s sights
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
CAN Mount Eliza become the first club to win State 6 South-East?
Luke Armao thinks so as eyes turn to the major restructure of the State Leagues next year and the creation of two new tiers of competition – State 6 and State 7.
Football Victoria also has decided to standardise the leagues structure by turning all seven leagues into two regional divisions – South-East and North-West.
Mount Eliza has been competing at State Leagues level since 2023 and has shown steady progress – a statistic that supports Armao’s assessment of its prospects next year.
Under Bryce Ruthven in its inaugural season it finished ninth.
Mount Eliza finished fifth in 2024 after a tumultuous season that started with Alex Halikias at the helm only to be replaced by reserves coach Graeme Ferguson (as caretaker) who then became senior assistant when current gaffer Gerry McDonagh arrived.
This year Mount Eliza firmly established the competitiveness and quality of its senior men’s program by finishing third a point behind second-placed Seaford United.
It was an unusual season with no promotion from State 5 up for grabs.
Instead the top two teams retained their league status for the coming season so despite its best season since entering State Leagues the club from Emil Madsen Reserve was relegated.
“In all honesty we exceeded our expectations,” first choice keeper Armao said.
“We came into the year just wanting to finish higher than the year before so anything above fifth would be great.
“When we started the way we did (only losing one game in the first half of the season to eventual champion Fortuna 60) I was immensely proud of the boys.
“We knew going into the season that only the top two would get safety (from relegation) but we didn’t really expect it.
“Honestly it was a surprise that we were second and hanging on to safety for as long as we did.”
Armao’s football journey began as an eight-year-old with Skye juniors. He went on to play for the reserves and Skye’s Metropolitan League side on Sundays.
In 2022 he played the first half of the season in Skye’s reserves then switched to Barton United.
Later that year Halikias phoned him and wanted him to come down to
Mount Eliza.
The timing was perfect.
“I had to decide between State 2 reserves (back at Skye), State 1 reserves at Casey Comets or State 5,” said the 26-year-old.
“I’d reached a stage where I wanted to see if I could hack it playing first team football.
“I’d never really pushed myself but I wanted to play in the seniors and Mount Eliza looked like a good place to start.”
Halikias revamped the senior squad and by the time McDonagh arrived Mount Eliza had lost any resemblance to the 2023 version that could only muster 16 points.
“I have mixed feelings about Alex,”
Armao said.
“There’s no doubt that he’s a very capable coach but sometimes I thought that the way he dealt with some youngers players wasn’t helpful.
“Some of them didn’t react well to
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the way they were criticised in fact one of our centre backs would make a mistake and get criticised but he’d get shakier and shakier as things went on.
“He was actually terrified of getting ripped into again.
“Since Gerry and Graeme have been in charge we’ve seen a massive improvement in him.”
Signing McDonagh was a major coup for Mount Eliza.
He’d dropped down from being senior coach at NPL outfit Doveton to State 5 and few coaches have ever taken that route.
“Gerry’s a very supportive coach.
“He’ll rip into you if he needs to but it’s never unfair.
“It’s a kind sort of harshness if that makes any sense.
“I trust anything Gerry has to say and I love playing under him in fact he’s the main reason I came back for another season.”
Last weekend Armao and his senior
squad teammates spent a couple of nights in Torquay to unwind and no doubt next season’s prospects were a popular topic of conversation.
“I’d like us to be the first club to win State 6 and if we can keep this group together we’ll have a lot of talent going in to next year.
“If we need anything it’ll probably be a bit of firepower because we lost two forwards to ACL injuries in the same game this year.
“But we came a long way this year and although I’m expecting State 6 to be very, very competitive I feel we’ll be ready to play our part.
“I think we’ve got a lot to look forward to.”
In State 2 news Skye United announced some senior men’s awards last weekend with Paul Aitchison named senior Players’ Player Of The Year and senior goalkeeper Steven Hadjikakou runner-up.
Aitchison was recruited from Sea-
ford United during the off-season. Reserves Players’ Player Of The Year was Freddie Jeffs and George Jeffs was runner-up.
Meanwhile Frankston Pines has wasted little time in starting its search for a new coach following its double relegation from State 4 to next year’s newly created State 6. That was the result of Pines finishing last this season.
Last week it thanked outgoing senior coach Mauricio Perez then called for senior coaching applications. Craig Lewis and Peter Blasby spoke to the committee last night (Monday). They both boast outstanding pedigrees in the sport Lewis having been with Scottish giant Rangers and Blasby selected in Melbourne Knights Team Of The Century.
Both are former Pines players and Lewis has been senior coach at Monterey Reserve.
Bound for glory: First choice Mount Eliza keeper Luke Armao is confident his team can bounce back and have success at State 6 level next season.
Picture: Jordan M. Sport
