Council backs away from boardwalk fix
Brendan Rees brendan@baysidenews.com.au
A PETITION has been launched to replace a popular boardwalk in Mordialloc’s Epsom wetland reserve after the City of Kingston backed away from plans to repair the aging structure.
The Epsom wetland boardwalks provide a scenic route for walkers, joggers and birdwatchers who enjoy the natural beauty of the wetland’s surroundings.
But the Kingston Council has abandoned any plans to pursue repair work on the boardwalk saying it was no longer feasible, prompting a resident to
raise concerns.
Resident Lindsay MacDonald started a change.org petition earlier this year calling for the council to “follow through on their commitment to replace the Epsom wetland boardwalks as promised”.
“The two boardwalks were a highly used part of the community footpath network and local residents have been waiting two years for the boardwalks to be replaced,” the petition stated.
“The recent decision not to replace them comes as a shock and is contrary to council’s existing commitments.”
The petition lists six dates from last year in which council officers had
committed to a planned replacement of the boardwalk including spending $500,000 on the project in its 2023-24 budget.
At the Kingston Council’s August 23 meeting, Mr MacDonald asked the chamber if it could “please rescind their decision not to replace the Epsom wetland boardwalks as the decision was based on inaccurate information” and “why did council not choose $3000 as their basis of estimate?”
In a statement, the council’s infrastructure and open space general manager Samantha Krull said, “detailed investigations revealed that replacing the boardwalks is not feasible, mainly due
to the significant vegetation and impact on fauna which live in the grasslands”.
“Council is focussing on investing in other pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in the area that will provide broader community benefits. The cost estimates used were informed by recent, equivalent projects completed by council at the time.”
This is despite the council having recently published its Performance Report for April to June 2024, which advocated to “protect and enhance our foreshore, marine environment, waterways and wetlands”.
It stated, “A total of 36 of the 44 Coastal and Marine Management Plan
actions, which are either ongoing or to be completed in the first two years, have commenced or been completed”.
The Epsom Park Wetland Reserve, which covers 3.6 hectares, was created in 2000 to protect the endangered native vegetation within the Epsom Park Estate.
The estate was developed on the site of the former Epsom Racecourse and horse training facility established in 1886. It is now enjoyed by locals as an open space.
View the petition here: www.change.org/p/i-ask-the-cityof-kingston-council-to-replace-the-epsom-wetland-boardwalks
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Community shares Chelsea ideas
Brendan Rees brendan@baysidenews.com.au
REVITALISING Chelsea’s shopping strip and increasing its greenery are among the community’s top two ideas to breathe new life into the suburb.
The City of Kingston received 481 submissions from the public about what they value and what they believe could improve Chelsea as part of the council’s This is Chelsea community consultation summary report.
The report, presented to councillors at their September 23 meeting, is set to play a key role in informing the development of a Chelsea draft structure plan.
Community consultation took place between May 8 and June 21, with people sharing their thoughts on the area’s seaside lifestyle, the appearance and cleanliness of the shopping strip, vacant shops and retail mix, and parks and wetlands.
There was also feedback on parking management, active transport and walkability, new development, navigating Chelsea, public spaces and community facilities, and community events and public art.
When asked what could be improved, residents, businesses, community groups and other stakeholders said addressing vacant shops and dumped rubbish, improving the tired look of the shopping strip and cleanliness, creating safer footpaths and planting more trees.
Most respondents said they wanted the Chelsea shopping strip revitalised with a range of shops and evening venues as well as an improved streetscape
that embraces the “coastal character”.
Upgrades to Bicentennial Park with more durable paths, water play, and a rock-climbing wall was also a popular idea.
Other items listed in the top five ideas included traffic/parking, pedestrian movement, and community facilities such as foreshore boardwalk.
Longbeach ward Cr Georgina Oxley said there was “a lot that our community really does love about Chelsea; it’s a great place” but conceded it “needs a bit of love” to bring the suburb to life.
“In this consultation report, there’s people were asked their ideas to improve Chelsea, and we can see some of those in terms of revitalising the shopping street, with a greater range of shops, improving the streetscape, embracing our coastal character, which is a big part of Chelsea,
She added there was also a need for a direct pedestrian access across Nepean Highway from Station St “to make getting to the shops easier for people, as well as traffic and parking, which is a big thing in Chelsea that we’ve discussed a lot in this council chamber”.
“All of these things are things that we’ve heard from our community, we’re now developing a plan that we can do something about, a plan that will revitalise Chelsea based on feedback from residents and that is what makes me so excited about this plan.”
“I’m hoping that very soon, once a draft structure plan is released, we will be able to see this plan come together for Chelsea,” Cr Oxley said, noting the community would be invited to provide further feedback.
IN a separate incident, a Holden crashed into a house in Chelsea on 27 September. Picture: Supplied
Bus crashes through fences in Chelsea
AN out-of-control bus crashed into residential fences in Chelsea on September 23, narrowly avoiding potential disaster.
The bus, which had been travelling from Munro Ave, mounted the footpath before crashing into two fences and stopping only metres away from a home at Elsie Grove about 2.30pm.
Luckily the only passenger onboard and driver were not injured. The bus had also hit a bus stop sign where no one had been standing.
The 858-route bus was on its way to Aspendale Gardens.
The exact cause of the accident is unknown with Victoria Police confirming no one was injured and that
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the “bus company and homeowners exchanged details at the scene”.
Chelsea SES volunteer Phil Wall said it was “very, very lucky” that no one was harmed.
“The bus had come from Munro Ave, somehow lost control, went through the two fences, and stopped amazingly, probably only three metres from a unit,” he said.
“It’s a busy bus stop so very often there’s people standing there.”
Mr Wall said the Ventura operated bus was able to be reversed from the scene before later being towed.
SES volunteers were called to clean up the debris and to clear access to a property.
In a separate incident, police arrested a man after a car crashed into a house on Swanpool Ave, Chelsea on 27 September.
Police understood that a Holden utility crashed into a house about 3am causing minor structural damage. No one else was injured during the incident.
“Officers have been told a man and woman fled the scene on foot but were located nearby shortly after,” a police spokesperson said. A 19-year-old Chelsea man was taken into custody and was to be interviewed by investigators.
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A friendly group of Seniors meet at Mentone Hub every Tuesday to play cards & board games at 10am to 3pm. BYO lunch.Tea, coffee and biscuits are supplied. New members welcome. Contact Heather on 0408 036 247.
Braeside Park Walking Group. Tuesday and Friday at the Visitors Centre Carpark. Arrive 9.20am for 9.30 start. Circuit 5 km or shorter. Enjoy a pleasant walk around Braeside Park in the safety of a group of like-minded people.
Community Visitors
- Kingston & Peninsula Area. The Office of the Public Advocate is seeking volunteers in the Kingston & Peninsula area to become Community Visitors. For more information email: opavolunteers@justice.vic.gov.au or call the Volunteer Coordinator on 0418 931 247.
Royal Flying Doctor Service
- Bayside Auxiliary. Volunteers raising funds for RFDS. Meetings are 4th Monday of month Beaumaris Uniting Church, Gibbs Street, Beaumars. BYO lunch meet and greet at 12.00pm, meeting at 1.00pm. Contact Wendy: 0438 190 542 or Jan: 0418 557 758
Probus Club of Edithvale
We meet on the 4th Thursday of each month at Longbeach RSL, Thames Promenade Chelsea at 10.00am. New members welcome. For more information call Barb on 0409 862 004
Parkinson’s Peer Support Group
OCTOBER
Open Garden Day
Sunday 13 October 10 am to 2pm
Mentone Community Garden, 9 Venice St, Mentone. Come & visit our plots & chat with members. Free seedlings & plants; a wildlife for gardens display & activity for kids. www.mentonegardenclub.org.au
Legends of the Skies. October 24 - 27
Celebrate the 90th anniversary of the MacRobertson Trophy Air Race at the Moorabbin Air Museum. Tales of epic endurance, rivalry, triumphs and mishaps brought to you in song and story in Legends of the Skies 12!
Discover Sailing at Mordialloc Sailing Club
10am to 2pm on Sunday November 17
FREE EVENT. All boats and safety equipment are provided by the Club. To register go to www.mordiallocsc.com.au/events/251584
or see our website under the ‘Come & try’ menu. The Jeanne Little Show
Sunday 24 Nov, 2pm. A biographical comedy about the 1970s and 80s cabaret artist is being performed at the Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale. Written by award winning Edithvale playwright, Kieran Carroll and performed by Caroline Ferguson. www.kingstonarts.com.au/Whats-On/ all-events/dahlin-its-the-jeanne-little-show Dragon Boating. Every Sunday at 9am. For Breast Cancer Survivors and friends. Join Pink Lotus paddlers at Patterson Lakes for fun, fitness, friendship and support. No experience necessary. For more information please contact Marilyn: 0433 114 338 or Lyndsay: 0425 743 455
Aspendale Probus Club
We are a New Probus Club in the Aspendale area. New Members always welcome. Meetings: 3rd Monday of each Month at 10.00am. Aspendale Gardens Community Centre. Come along and meet our friendly group. Further details: aspendaleprobusclub@gmail.com
Mentone Community Assistance and Information Bureau. Tues, Wed & Fri 10am-4pm. We assist people and families with: bills, food, tax help, referrals, legal advice and advocacy. 36 Florence Street, Mentone. Contact us on 9583 2436 or er.mcaib@gmail.com No appointment necessary.
Big Breakfast Chelsea 7am-10 am every Wednesday. FREE Full hot breakfast! Everyone welcome. Full sit down service, take away also available. Join us for friendship and great food. Chelsea Community Church of Christ, 3-5 Blantyre Ave, Chelsea. Enquiries: 9773 0301
Coffee and Chat Chelsea
Join us at Cafe Espresso for a cuppa and cake and a friendly chat. We get together on the last Monday of the month. Chelsea Community Church of Christ, 3-5 Blantyre Ave, Chelsea. Enquiries: 9773 0301
Chelsea Lawn Tennis Club invites you to enjoy social tennis every Monday and Wednesday morning 9.30am till 12 noon (weather permitting). Beginners welcome. First visit FREE. Tennis racquets available. 13 Beardsworth Ave Chelsea. PH: Fay 0438 722 007 or just arrive.
Frankston Food Swap 2nd Saturday of the month at 1pm. Swap your excess vegies, homemade foods or seedlings. Kareela Café, 53 Kareela Rd, Frankston
St Nicholas Anglican Church, 9 Bear St Mordialloc. 2nd Thursday of each month, at 1 pm. Guest speakers, afternoon tea. People with Parkinson’s, carers and family members all welcome. Further details Contact Helen 0418 527 172. Mordialloc-Beaumaris Conservation League. MBCL advocates to: protect fragile foreshore reserve with native coastal plants, habitats, natural coastal amenity, restore wetlands, and waterways, save suburban heritage and amenity. First Wed month 2pm Mordialloc, Sec: 0434 043 416, 9580 2706, secretary@mbcl.org.au, www.mbcl.org.au
Friends of Bradshaw Bushland Reserve Begun 1972, restoring 1.8ha bushland sanctuary of damp sands woodland, cnr White St/Nepean Hwy Mel87E10. Welcome: third Sat month 10noon; Sec: 0432 050 923; fobbr2020@yahoo.com; fobp@netspace.net.au; http://home.vicnet.net. au/~fobp; https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Friends-of-Bradshaw/101184479976001
Chelsea Activity Hub
Provides a wide range of programs and activities. Something to suit everyone so come along and enquire at 3 Showers Ave, Chelsea. 9.00am –2.00pm Mon, Tues, Thurs or Fri or call 9581 3045. NEW! The Wetlanders - Social Walking Group. Join our walking group leaders, discover new local paths and meet new people! Every Thursday at 10am. Meet at the front of Chelsea Heights Community Centre Enquiries : 03 9772 3391
Rotary Club of Mordialloc Meets weekly on Tuesdays, 6.30-7.30pm meeting and dinner afterwards at Mordialloc Sporting Club (MordyHQ), 528 Main Street, Mordialloc. New members welcome. Call Trina Williams on 0403 046 449 or email: info@mordiallocrotary.org.au
Probus - Carrum Downs Meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Lyrebird Community Centre from 10am.
Please contact Annette: 0428 027 925
View Club
Mordialloc Chelsea Evening View Club, meet the first Tuesday of the month at The Bridge Hotel Mordialloc. View is a leading women’s volunteer organisation where women connect and raise funds for charity. Contact Rhonda Lawrence: 0407 771 625.
Bayside Makerspace - Chelsea Creative Workshops | Community Monthly: Creative Huddle - Casual Social evening. Fortnightly: Writing Group. Weekly: Creative CoWorking. School Holiday workshops. Cricut craft machine classes. Bookings essential. Hire The Makerspace. Follow @baysidemakerspace IG/FB Friends of the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands
Welcome you to come and visit the Wetlands Birds at the Bird Hide in Edithvale Rd (500metres west of the Education Centre). Most Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1-5pm.
Beach Revegetation Volunteers Wanted
The Frankston Beach Association holds working bees every 2nd Monday morning revegetating Frankston’s foreshore. Enjoy the outdoors for a few hours, in the company of like minded volunteers. Call Johan on 0418374981 if you are interested.
Aspendale Gardens Community Gardens
Run by volunteers focused on providing a space for our community to gather, connect, learn and exercise. For course info and further details 9587 5955 or call into 103-105 Kearney Drive, Aspendale Gardens.
Photographic Club
Looking to take up or improve your photography?
The Frankston Photographic Club runs regular activities and events including guest speakers, scoring & critique nights, workshops, social evenings and outings. To find out more go to www.frankstonphotoclub.com.au
Chelsea Heights Community Centre
At our Centre you can develop friendships, have fun, exchange ideas or learn new skills. With over 30 different classes and activities, there is something for everyone! For more info visit us or call 9772 3391.
Mentone Heritage Railway Station Arts & Craft Market. 1st Sunday of every Month, 8am-2pm. Arts, Gifts, Textiles, Wellbeing, Toys, Candles, Jewellery, and a hands on Potter on site. Local groups & Buskers to entertain you
Bayside Food Swap. Monthly on a Sunday at 10.30am in local home vegetable gardens. Share excess veggies, seeds & plants over a social chat & morning tea. Contact Joanne on 0417590011 or baysidefoodswap@gmail.com
Volunteer at a Family Life Op Shop.
Volunteer with our amazing team and make a difference in your community. No experience necessary! To find out more or to express your interest call 03 8599 5433 or visit: familylife.com.au/volunteer
Mordialloc Neighbourhood House
We have an open door to the community providing a meeting place for groups, educational and recreational activities. To learn more phone 9587 4534 or call into 457 Main St, Mordialloc.
Patterson Lakes Community Centre
Each month the PLCC promotes a local artist by showcasing their work in our recently created exhibition space. This is a fantastic opportunity for artists to get some exposure in our community. Contact 9581 3040 PattersonlakesCC@kingston.vic.gov.au
Seniors Easy Exercise
Strength & movement classes for seniors. Mon 10.30am - 11.30am, Wed & Fri 9.15am10.15am. Call for details 9580 3675. Mordialloc Community Centre 115A Warren Rd, Mordialloc. Frankston CWA
Looking for members from the age of 10 for our junior group, meets the first Sat per month from 1-30pm and there is also craft on Wed mornings from 9-30am. Details call Jenny: 041051930
Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir
Planning a Singing Tour of Wales this year
Rehearsal every Sunday evening at 7pm at Yamala Park Bowls Club Dunstan St Frankston South. For more details contact Trudi on 0406 678 261 or email info@mpwlc.com
Frankston Stroke Support Group
Our group is open to new members for support and socialisation. Meets the first Wednesday of the month from 1pm-3pm at the Frankston North Community Centre. For more information contact Janelle on 9789 6427 or janellethompson@bigpond.com.
The Probus Club of Seaford
We meet the 2nd Thursday of the month at The Pat Rollo Football Club, Silver Avenue, Frankston North. For more information call Johanne: 0419 326 085. Join 123Read2Me in sorting books for disadvantaged kids. We provide full training. Thursdays & Saturdays 10-1 in Heatherton (Moorabbin). Contact Jeff at 0402 183 123 to learn more. Your time and effort will bring joy and learning to young readers!
The Aspendale Seniors Club Mondays at 1.15pm. Join us for a great concert with a professional entertainer. Only $5. We also have table tennis, gentle exercises, and other activities. 151A Station Street, Aspendale. Phone Sheila on 9772 5639 or 0417 542 941 Frankston Masters Athletics Club Meets every Thursday 7pm at Ballam Park Athletics Track, Frankston. Sprints, middle distance and distance events. Come along and join us in a supportive and fun environment. All abilities welcome. Phone Frances 0405 474472
Plans approved to transform derelict building
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AN abandoned Frankston building that has become a hotspot for squatters will be knocked down to make way for offices, shops and apartments under a plan endorsed by Frankston City Council.
Councillors approved an amendment to an existing planning permit for 35 Playne St, which proposed to increase the height of the building from nine to 15 storeys.
The site, which is located near the corner of Young St, would also see the creation of 86 apartments as well as a reduction in floor area of retail and office space and the number of car park spaces increased from 67 to 133.
Mayor Nathan Conroy threw his support behind the proposal by Frankston Commons Pty Ltd, acknowledging the importance of the site to creating a better future for Frankston.
“You speak to Hotel Lona, speak to Betty’s Burgers, the Hop Shop and all the businesses around – they need foot traffic … and 200-something people living in our city centre is going to make that happen,” he said at the council’s September 16 meeting.
“In my opinion, it’s going to be affordable for what it is in the city centre; it’s next to public transport, it’s next to the shops, it’s next to everything. We just approved the (Frankston Metropolitan Activity Centre) structure plan – this fits within the structure plan.”
Cr Brad Hill said squatters had
been cleared out of the building a few weeks ago but had returned after forcing the front doors off, and he was “not prepared to wait another few years for hopefully something to happen”.
A current planning permit for the site was issued in June 2021 to construct a nine-storey building. Council had previously rejected a planning application in 2018 due to a range of design problems for a 14-storey building to house a gym, 11 student rooms and 77 apartments, as well as offices and shops.
The Woods Bagot architect-designed plan for the latest proposal stated the project would “blend beach view apartments with commercial spaces to offer a range of amenities to the
Frankston precinct”.
This was supported by council officers in their report before councillors, stating the “site’s locational attributes make it an ideal site for redevelopment subject to the building design, overall height and site context response implementing the strategic objectives of relevant local planning policies”.
“Accordingly, the application to amend the planning permit will create less detriment compared to the existing approval.”
However, dissenting councillor Cr Glenn Aitken said only one artist impression image of the building “was anywhere near what I would call reasonably acceptable”.
“Here we are in Frankston today, at this stage in the 21st century, still
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encouraging or allowing or visiting upon this city, architecture that will not live beyond the time that it is made,” he said.
“This does the city of Frankston a great disservice. We can do better. Developers can do better. I find I’m ashamed of some of the things that are being built in Frankston will endure for decades and longer into the future.”
Cr Sue Baker spoke of the demand for housing and supported the municipality’s growth.
“We want a thriving, growing municipality, and I think this building will be great because of the volume of apartments it offers; it offers a range of apartments too and where it’s located I think is perfect,” she said.
Community group awarded grant
A FAMILY service centre has been awarded a community grant which will help fund its mental health first aid training workshops in the Frankston, Bayside and Kingston areas.
Family Life, a specialist family services not-for-profit provider working with vulnerable children, families and communities, was awarded $8475 from Australia Post Community as part of its annual community grants program in Victoria.
The grant will go towards funding youth mental health first aid workshops for a total of 45 teachers in the bayside area to build capability to support teenage students at a time when mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety emerge.
Family Life CEO Allison Wainwright said her organisation was delighted to receive the grant, noting it would equip teachers with the knowledge and confidence to support young people.
“By increasing the number of teachers who have access to mental health first aid training, we will empower this vital frontline workforce to respond to children and young people experiencing mental health challenges,” she said.
Australia Post general manager of community and stakeholder engagement Nicky Tracey said it was rewarding to see such a wide range of categories represented in this year’s grant recipients.
This year’s program will provide funding to 71 not-for-profit community groups across the country, whose projects support mental wellbeing and build greater community connection.
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Crime Stoppers urges public help find ten wanted people
CRIME Stoppers is appealing to the public to share any information of ten wanted people known to frequent the Frankston and Bayside areas.
The individuals, aged between 21 and 43, are wanted on warrants in relation to several offences including theft, burglary, and possessing methylamphetamine.
“If you have any information about any of these wanted persons, even the smallest piece of information can help lead to a conviction,” Crime Stoppers Victoria chief executive Stella Smith said.
“Everyone has a part to play in keeping their community safe and this is a way that the people living in the Frankston area can help. Your information, even if you are not 100 per cent sure, could be the missing piece of the puzzle that helps investigators solve a crime.”
Smith reiterated Crime Stoppers was a confidential crime reporting service that does not require the public to provide personal details.”
Crime Stoppers are reachable on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Crime surges over year
THERE were 552,228 criminal offences recorded in Victoria in the twelve months to June 2024 – an increase of 46,014 offences or 9.1%.
The crime rate when population growth is considered is 7,925 offences per 100,000 people – a 6.7% increase from the year before.
While overall criminal offences peaked to their highest levels in the past decade, when population growth is considered, the crime rate is ranked as the fifth highest over the past decade.
20,399 unique people were arrested for a combined total of 68,579 times.
These individuals were charged with a total of 189,666 offences.
The top five offences to record the greatest year-on-year increase were:
n Theft from motor vehicle (61,959 offences, +9,103).
n Theft from a retail store (32,540 offences, + 7,936).
n Theft (other) offences (50,866 offences, +6,622).
n Motor vehicle theft (23,248 offences, +4,568) and n Criminal damage offences
(39,671 offences, + 3,549) round out the top five offences to increase yearon-year.
Police intelligence reveals repeat criminal offenders were responsible for almost two thirds of Victoria’s crime (68.0%).
Victoria’s most dangerous repeat offenders are firmly in the sights of Victoria Police, with new Crime Reduction Teams regularly knocking on their doors to encourage behaviour change and put them on notice.
Greenways: A new lifestyle
Why choose a retirement village? For some it’s location, facilities, or services. For others its low maintenance, or new home features. But for most, it’s the promise of a thriving, social, welcoming and supportive lifestyle that is so important.
Greenways Retirement Village offers a lifestyle few can match. It boasts an active, fun and happy community in bayside Seaford, the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula. Being one of the few privately owned villages in Victoria, it puts people first, and has done for over 48 years. This means that the opportunities to socialise, meet new friends and get involved at the village are encouraged and supported at all levels.
At the heart of the village, the Greenways Community Centre is always busy. Residents come together regularly for a cuppa, an activity or to share a meal in the village restaurant. Residents embrace the many activities on offer as well as events, fundraisers, market days and cocktail parties (to name a few!).
So, whether it be dining events or themed functions such as Australia Day BBQs, Anzac Day Ceremonies, Spring Carnival celebrations, or Village Fashion Shows. Or regular activities such as a trivia competition, birthday celebrations, bingo, movie afternoons or games groups. Or, for the sports lovers, there’s a private village bowling green and club house, regular indoor bowls sessions, pool/billiards and the village fitness centre.
Whatever your interest. Greenways could be just the right fit for you.
Choose from newly refurbished one, two and three bedroom villa units or the
convenience and ease of one bedroom apartments close to the village club centre. Apartments start from $311,000 and villa units from $386,000.
Greenways Village is at 330 FrankstonDandenong Road, Seaford. Telephone (03) 9786 8679. www.greenwaysvillage.com.au
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A Resort Inspired by Timeless Elegance At Palm Lake Resort Paynesville, luxury meets functionality in homes that are as stylish as they are practical. Designed to embrace modern living, each home features open-plan spaces filled with natural light. Whether you are enjoying a peaceful morning in your beautifully designed home or socialising at the resort’s exclusive Latitude Country Club, your surroundings at Palm Lake Resort Paynesville are always in harmony with nature.
The resort’s communal spaces foster a vibrant sense of community while offering residents a wealth of amenities and activities. Palm Lake Resort Paynesville ensures you can live an active and engaged lifestyle, from Milon Gymnasium to a ten-pin bowling alley to an art and craft studio and luxury movie theatre. At Palm Lake Resort Paynesville, you’re not just moving into a new home but embracing a new way of living.
The Charm and History of Paynesville While Palm Lake Resort Paynesville offers all the comforts of modern luxury, its
location in Paynesville adds an extra layer of charm. Known as the “Boating Capital of Victoria,” Paynesville is a peaceful town steeped in maritime history and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Gippsland Lakes. Living at Palm Lake Resort Paynesville means having access to a slower, more relaxed pace of life, where every day feels like a holiday.
The nearby waters are also home to the rare and majestic Burrunan dolphins, a species unique to the Gippsland Lakes and Port Phillip Bay. These dolphins are often seen gracefully swimming through the lakes, adding an enchanting touch to the natural beauty surrounding the resort.
Paynesville’s proximity to Raymond Island, home to a famous koala population, and the expansive Ninety Mile Beach means you’re never far from nature’s wonders. Whether boating, fishing, or enjoying a lakeside walk, Paynesville offers endless opportunities to connect with the great outdoors. And while the town embraces its rich history, it also boasts a vibrant community atmosphere, making it a perfect blend of the past and present.
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Palm Lake Resort Paynesville isn’t just a place to retire; it’s a place to thrive. With the convenience of nearby cities like Melbourne, just a few hours away by car or train, you can enjoy the peaceful lakeside lifestyle without sacrificing access to urban amenities. Whether moving from interstate or simply seeking a lifestyle change, Paynesville offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds: modern living in a town that values tradition and nature.
From the local food scene to outdoor activities, the Gippsland region offers a lifestyle that’s as fulfilling as it is relaxing.
Palm Lake Resort Paynesville is designed for residents to make the most of their retirement years, with opportunities to explore, socialise, and create lasting memories in a stunning natural setting. Why Palm Lake Resort Paynesville?
Palm Lake Resort Paynesville represents the perfect blend of contemporary living and timeless appeal. Whether you’re drawn
to the homes’ architectural beauty, the resort’s vibrant social life, or the serene waters of Paynesville’s lakes, this is a place where you can truly enjoy the next chapter of your life. Secure, luxurious, and surrounded by nature, it offers an unmatched lifestyle.
Visit the Palm Lake Resort Paynesville website today to explore how you can become part of this extraordinary new community, where luxury living meets the beauty of Gippsland’s lakes.
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Mountain View Leongatha
Mountain View Leongatha is a boutique lifestyle community exclusively for active people, 55 and over and offers resort living every day. It delivers stylish residences, whilst offering a genuine sense of community.
When completed, Mountainview Village will have a total of 45 villas offering a choice of 2 or 3 bedrooms with garages. The facilities for residents to enjoy includes a community centre, offering an indoor pool, bowling green, lounge and alfresco areas for social interaction. There’s also onsite caravan and boat parking available.
Leongatha is in the heart of South Gippsland, located on the South Gippsland Highway which links Leongatha to Melbourne. Located 135 kilometres south-east of Melbourne.
Leongatha is central to many attractions including Wilsons Promontory National Park, Agnes Falls, Koonwarra, Korumburra, Fish Creek, Meeniyan, Bass Coast (coastline of Kilcunda, Inverloch & Venus Bay) & Phillip Island.
Leongatha is the ideal home base for a life full of wonderful pursuits, and Mountain View Leongatha is the place where you can live and enjoy them.
Experience the boutique retirement dream at Mountain View Leongatha and retire in South Gippsland.
Mountain View Leongatha is open for inspection 4 days a week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 9am to 3pm and weekends by appointment.
Call the friendly team at Mountain View Leongatha today on (03) 5612 4800
A tailored approach to stay on track
At Momentum Podiatry their mission is to keep you moving so you can live your best life. They believe that preventative care is crucial and pride themselves on providing their clients with a range of services. They tailor your management plan to your desired outcome and goal, whether that be through holistic or non-holistic treatment options for your foot, ankle and leg problems.
Momentum Podiatry genuinely care about helping you work towards and achieving your goals and understand just how important your feet are to your overall health and wellbeing. The team of 5 podiatrists encompasses a wealth of experience and love helping people get back on their feet (pardon the pun). Rebecca Neaves, a former AFLW player, brings her firsthand understanding of sports injuries and athlete care to Momentum Podiatry. Her background in elite sports equips her with the knowledge to handle complex cases involving foot and ankle injuries, helping athletes and active individuals get back to their peak performance.
Samantha Woodland, a seasoned marathon runner and ironman athlete, combines
her passion for sports with her podiatric expertise. Her personal experience with the demands of long-distance running allows her to offer valuable insights into managing and preventing running-related injuries. Whether you’re a weekend jogger or a competitive runner, Samantha’s tailored approach can help you stay on track.
Jess Liddell rounds out our team with a broad interest in general podiatric care, including the management of common
issues like ingrown toenails and dermatology. Jess’s comprehensive approach ensures that patients receive thorough care for all types of foot problems, from the most common to the more complex. If you have any concerns regarding your children’s feet Momentum Podiatry are lucky enough to have 2 of the 9 credentialed Paediatric Podiatrists within Australia. Alicia James and Cylie Williams work with all children and can
help provide therapy support for children who have an NDIS plan in place or support with assessments for applications.
• Momentum’s services include:
• Walk & Running Gait Assessment
• Children’s Feet
• General Foot Care
• Warts, Ingrown Toenails
• Sports Injury Management
• Orthotic Therapy
• Shockwave Therapy and Dry Needling
• Diabetic Foot Care
• Podiatrist Home Visits
To get in touch or to book an appointment, call (03) 9587 2855 or you can book online at www.momentumpodiatry.com.au Momentum Podiatry is located at 342 – 344 Como Parade West, Parkdale. There’s ample on-site car parking and easy access from Parkdale train station.
Our team includes runners, football players, gymnastics so we have a keen focus on sports as well as Paediatrics and general care.
Momentum Podiatry are experts in foot and lower limb related injuries.
Services include:
• General foot care (including ingrown toenails, warts, corns etc)
• Children's feet (have 2 credentialed paediatric podiatrists )
Running and Walking Assessments
Sports Injuries •
• Diabetic Foot
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Discover Snowy River Frankston: Your Trusted Caravan Dealership
Nestled in the heart of Frankston, Snowy River Frankston is more than just a caravan dealership – it’s where your next great adventure begins. The team, passionate about all thing’s caravans, offers a friendly, no-fuss environment that puts you in the driver’s seat, ensuring that your journey to finding the perfect caravan is smooth, comfortable, and stress-free. At Snowy River Frankston, they pride themselves on being deeply rooted in the local community. Proudly sponsoring the Frankston Dolphins, our local VFL team, and actively participate in the Frankston Waterfront Festival each year. These partnerships reflect their commitment to supporting the vibrant Frankston community and being a part of the local lifestyle. They know that community spirit extends beyond the dealership, and they’re always eager to give back. When it comes to caravans, Snowy River Frankston offers an impressive range of touring caravans, pop-top caravans and multi-terrain caravans to cater to all types of adventurers. Whether you’re a family looking for space and comfort, a couple seeking an adventurous escape, or someone who loves the flexibility of multiterrain travel, they’ve got you covered. Their range includes compact 14-foot models perfect for a weekend getaway, as well as larger 24-foot caravans designed for extended trips, offering plenty of room for the entire family.
For those looking for added convenience, their popular slide-out vans are designed to maximize space while maintaining a sleek, functional design. These vans provide extra living room at the touch of
a button, making it easier for you to relax and enjoy the great outdoors without compromising on comfort.
Snowy River Frankston believes that choosing your next caravan should be a pleasure. That’s why their fully airconditioned showroom is designed with your comfort in mind. Ther professional and friendly staff are always ready to offer expert advice, guiding you through our extensive collection of caravans and helping you find the perfect match for your next adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or a first-time buyer,
they’re here to make the process as enjoyable as the journey itself. What truly sets them apart is the variety they offer. With over 50 brandnew caravans in stock, plus a range of workshop-inspected second-hand vans, you’ll always find something that fits your needs and budget. They meticulously inspect their second-hand vans to ensure they meet their high standards, so you can hit the road with confidence.
If you’re considering upgrading your caravan or planning your first caravan journey, look no further than Snowy River
Frankston. They’re here to help you make the best choice, so you can get on with what matters most – exploring Australia’s beautiful landscapes in the comfort of your own caravan.
Drop by the Frankston showroom today and experience firsthand why so many adventurers trust Snowy River Frankston. Whether you’re searching for your dream caravan or simply need some friendly advice, they’re here to make your journey unforgettable.
At Snowy River Frankston, your adventure starts here.
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Why you need a home lift
For owners of multi-level dwellings, installing a residential lift is arguably the most transformative upgrade you can undertake to make your home more accessible and liveable through your retirement years.
Add convenience to your home
It’s easy to slip or miss a step while going downstairs, especially when carrying heavy items like groceries, laundry, or suitcases. If you plan to enjoy your retirement in a double-storey home, addressing the issue of stairs is crucial, as a fall can dramatically affect your plans.
Installing a residential lift allows people to navigate stairs safely and makes everyday life easier. Historically, elevators were too expensive for most homeowners. However, with the invention of RESiLIFT®, the world’s first shaftless, through-floor lift, elevators are now more affordable and fit seamlessly into any home.
Enjoy your home longer
Future-proofing means preparing your home for potential changes in mobility that you or your loved ones may experience.
As people age, their mobility needs often change, making it essential to equip your home with features that help you adapt. By doing so, you can continue to enjoy your home comfortably and safely for as long as possible.
Some people who install RESiLIFT® find the lift to be a lifesaver when faced with an unexpected diagnosis, injury, or surgery. In such situations, it’s reassuring to know that the challenge of stairs is removed, allowing you to stay in your home. Conversely, if the owner of a two-story
home suffers a medical setback, managing daily life and rehabilitation becomes even more difficult if they haven’t installed a lift.
Avoid a move
People of a certain age often consider whether they should move to a smaller home. This options has many financial, social and emotional implications and it is difficult to find a single-storey home.
Installing a residential lift helps people avoid moving by overcoming the challenge of stairs. Furthermore, depending on the type of elevator chosen, the cost of installing a home elevator may be more affordable than purchasing a new home, with its associated legal, loan, and stamp duty fees.
Beyond saving time and money, staying in the same home allows people to remain connected to family memories and the community they love. It is more difficult for older individuals to build new friendships in a different area than to maintain relationships in their current neighbourhood.
RESiLIFT has helped thousands of Australians avoid a move.
The lift makes life as convenient as living in a single-level dwelling, and for many customers, it’s the only way they can remain in their home.
The advantages of adding a residential lift are too numerous to address here. From hosting elderly friends and relatives, to enjoying your home longer and making everyday life easier, it’s no wonder they’re becoming more common.
The beauty of RESiLIFT® is its simplicity.
The Guide
TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK
SATURDAY
FRIDAY
GREAT AUSTRALIAN CONCERTS: COLD CHISEL
SBS, 7.30pm
A cosy Friday night in front of the box just got a little more exciting – and rowdier. They’re Aussie rock royalty, responsible for some of the most legendary tunes that blare from pubs and parties and demand to be sung with vigour and gleeful zeal. Expect noise levels to be elevated around homes nationwide as SBS serves up this iconic gig from Sydney Entertainment Centre in 1983 to mark Cold Chisel’s 50th anniversary tour.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
SEVEN, 7pm
Travel tales, trips and tips never lose their lustre. After an extended, years-long break, this longrunning series comes up for air with a fresh new bunch of enthusiastic presenters and an exciting itinerary for its 19th season. Tonight, Sunrise weather reporter James Tobin (pictured) checks out the USA’s iconic Route 66; plus our very own Sunshine Coast and Switzerland’s largest glacier are also explored.
SUNDAY
COMPASS
ABC TV, 6.30pm
From the outside, the realm of high-end dining is glamorous and refined, but there are serious problems behind the scenes. The cutthroat, high-pressure world of Australia’s celebrated dining stars is sliced open to reveal the truth. Depression, suicide and anxiety has become tragically common in chefs but, in this heartening insight, four high-profile chefs reveal how they have put strategies in place to protect their staff and their own mental health. Step into the kitchens of Australia’s best restaurants, with Neil Perry (above), Jacqui Challinor and Ben Shewry. From Bali, chef Tim Stapleforth brings a fresh perspective with his mindful focus on community.
MONDAY
THE BIG FAT QUIZ OF TELLY
SBS, 7.30pm
Thursday, October 3
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
SEVEN (7)
NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (Ml, R) 11.20 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Assembly. (Final, PG, R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 Whale With Steve Backshall. (PG, R) 4.00 The Assembly. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (R) 10.50 Being Beethoven. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Plat Du Tour. 2.05 History Of Britain. (PGav, R) 2.55 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.10 Treasures Of Gibraltar. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Hailey Dean Mysteries: Death On Duty. (2019, PGav, R) Kellie Martin, Viv Leacock, Matthew MacCaull. 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. (PG) 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Great Australian Walks: Wadjemup/Rottnest Island To Fremantle. Julia Zemiro heads to Western Australia.
8.30 National Parks From Above: Iceland. (PGa) Takes a look at Iceland’s national parks.
9.20 Paris Has Fallen. The taskforce encounters a CEO.
10.15 SBS World News Late.
3.30 Catalyst. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
10.45 Freezing Embrace. (Mals) 12.25 Unbroken. (Malsv, R) 2.55 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (PGs, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Cash finds the strength to let go. 8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av) Explores life behind bars is like for prisoners Paul Denyer, Michelle Burgess and Matthew Johnson.
9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Marafiote Murders. (Madlv, R) Ron Iddles revisits the 1985 murder of Dominic Marafiote and the deaths of his elderly parents.
10.35 Soham: Catching A Killer. (Mav, R) 11.35 To Be Advised.
1.20 Magnum P.I. (Mav) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
It’s host Jimmy Carr (pictured) and his witty guests that make this annual special laughout-loud viewing. With his invigorating and unpredictable no-holds-barred comic style, wrapped up with a mischievous smile, Carr milks the most out of every moment: you needn’t know of or have seen all the British TV shows the panel needles because the cheeky humour speaks for itself. Babatúndé Aléshé, Daisy May Cooper, Natasia Demetriou, Jamie Demetriou, Judi Love and Russell Howard gallantly field Carr’s rapid-fire questions here, including “What did Pedro Pascal have to ask fans to stop doing?” It’s pleasingly silly, cackle-filled fare that lightens the start to the working week.
TEN (10)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R)
1.00 Journey To Europe: Italy, Monaco And Austria. (PGl, R)
2.00 Pointless. (PG)
3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
4.00 9News Afternoon.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R)
8.30 RPA: Elio’s Broken Heart. (Return, PGm) A nurse is on his last shift.
9.30 A+E After Dark. (Return, Mlm) A man is brought in by the police.
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 The Equalizer. (Mv)
11.50 Resident Alien. (Mav) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG,
Friday, October 4
ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10)
6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 11.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 12.00 News.
1.00 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. (PG, R) 1.45 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 2.35 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Whale With Steve Backshall. (R) 3.55 The Assembly. (Final, PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.35 Gardening Australia. Jane Edmanson visits vibrant laneway gardens. 8.35 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure: Madagascar. (PG, R) Part 3 of 4.
9.25 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (Final, PG, R) Presented by Guy Montgomery.
10.15 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (Final, PG, R)
10.50 ABC Late News.
11.05 Grand Designs. (PG, R)
11.55 The Larkins. (PG, R) 12.40 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Grayson’s Art Club. (PG, R) 10.55 Being Beethoven. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Pompeii: The Origins. (Mv, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.10 Treasures Of Arabia. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Concerts: Cold Chisel. Concert coverage of Cold Chisel.
8.30 You Can Call Me Bill. (Mav) An intimate portrait of actor William Shatner’s nine decade-long personal journey. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Soldiers. (Malv) Anais and her section search for Elise. 11.40 The Allegation. (Premiere, Mav)
12.20 Kin. (MA15+dlv, R)
4.15 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.45 Merlin. 11.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.50 Speechless. 12.15am Good Game Spawn Point. 1.00 Rage. 2.05 Jade Armor. 2.25 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Prescription For Murder. (2019, PGav, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets Ronni Kahn.
8.30 MOVIE: A Few Good Men. (1992, Ml, R) Two lawyers defend a pair of US Marines who have been accused of murdering a fellow serviceman at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba, but who claim they were acting under orders from their superiors. Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore.
11.30 MOVIE: Priest. (2011, Mhl, R) A priest searches for his missing niece. Paul Bettany.
1.15 GetOn Extra.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
7TWO (72)
6am Morning Programs.
NINE (9)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. Hosted by Catriona Rowntree.
8.30 MOVIE: Joker. (2019, MA15+alv, R)
A mentally ill aspiring comedian struggles to find his way in Gotham City’s fractured society. Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz.
11.00 MOVIE: The Disappointments Room. (2016, MA15+alv, R) Kate Beckinsale.
12.40 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 Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
9GEM (92)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Sort Your Life Out. (Return, PGa) Hosted by Stacey Solomon. 8.45 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.45 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Guests include Catherine Tate. 10.45 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.10 The Project. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Woman. 1.00 Devoured. 1.55 One Star Reviews. 2.25 Over The Black Dot. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Abandoned. 6.10 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. 10.30 The Doll Factory. 11.25 Better Things. (Return) 11.55 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Road Open. 1.55 Yarning Culture Through Film. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 7.45 MOVIE: Wendy. (2020) 9.45 MOVIE: Harlem Nights. (1989, M) 11.50 Late Programs. NITV (34)
Swallows And Amazons. (2016, PG) 7.50 The Taming Of The Shrew. (1967, PG) 10.00 Confessions Of Felix Krull. (2021, M, German) 12.10pm Flee. (2021, M, Danish) 1.50 All At Sea. (2010, PG) 3.30 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 5.15 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 7.35 The Wife. (2017, M) 9.30 Wonderfully Beautiful. (2022, M, German) 11.55 Late Programs.
Noon Better Homes. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 I Escaped To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Keeping Up Appearances. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: The Long Dark Hall. (1951, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Antiques Downunder. (Return) 8.30 MOVIE: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. (1966, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs.
6am Children’s Programs. Noon Hart Of Dixie. 2.00 Young Sheldon. 2.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 3.00 Bewitched. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. (2014, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Mortal Kombat. (2021, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.
Saturday, October 5
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) 1.15 Grantchester. (PG, R) 2.05 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (Final, PG, R) 2.45 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2022. (PG, R) 4.15 The Assembly. (Final, PG, R) 5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 5.30 Landline. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 9.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 9.35 Growing A Greener World. (R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Superbike World Championship. Round 10. 3.00 Following The Flow. (PGal, R) 4.30 Auschwitz: The Inside Man. (PGav, R) 5.35 Trains At War. (PGa, R)
6.00 Australian Story: Leading Man – Michael Theo. (R) Profiles actor and TV personality Michael Theo.
6.30 Back Roads: South Burnett Rail Trail, Queensland. (R) Presented by Lisa Millar.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Grantchester. (Mv) Geordie and the new vicar investigate a murder.
8.20 Vera. (Mav, R) Helped by a member of the military police, Vera and Joe investigate a suspicious death in an army barracks.
9.50 Return To Paradise. (PG, R) A radical eco-activist is murdered.
10.50 Miniseries: Better. (Madl, R)
11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Inside Windsor Castle. (Premiere, PG) 8.25 Frogmore House: Royal Retreat. (PGa, R) Explores Frogmore estate. 9.40 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes: The Lake District. (PG, R) Narrated by Robert Lindsay. 10.35 Spain’s Atlantic Train. (PGa, R) 11.30 Something Undone. (Mal) 12.25 Rex In Rome. (PG, R) 1.20 Djaambi. (Ml) 1.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.00 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. TAB Epsom Day and TAB Turnbull Stakes Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Grant Bowler.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Great Outdoors. (Return, PG) The team travels USA’s iconic Route 66 and takes to the skies of the Sunshine Coast.
7.30 MOVIE: Pearl Harbor. (2001, Mv, R) Two childhood friends grow up to be US Army Air Force pilots stationed at Pearl Harbor. Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale.
11.10 MOVIE: Death Wish. (1974, MA15+alv, R) A New Yorker takes justice into his own hands. Charles Bronson, Hope Lange.
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
3.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Cross Court. 12.30 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. (PG) 1.00 Destination WA. (PG) 1.30 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.30 The Garden Gurus. 4.00 Journey To Europe. (PG) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Drew Barrymore.
6.00 9News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Speed. (1994, Mlv, R) An LAPD cop is trapped on a runaway bus. Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock.
9.50 MOVIE: Speed 2: Cruise Control. (1997, Mv, R) A computer genius disables a cruise ship. Sandra Bullock, Jason Patric.
12.15 Cross Court. (R)
12.45 Innovation Nation.
1.59 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
3.00 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. (PGa, R) A terrier cross is looking for love.
7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PGls, R) Hosted by Celia Pacquola. 8.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows staff as it tries to find the right fit for a terrier searching for its perfect match. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) A triple zero call for an infant needing CPR tests a first-time call-taker in the Operations Centre. 10.45 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) A man drives the wrong way up a slip road. 12.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R)
Home Shopping. (R)
Hour Of Power. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. 10.30 Scrubs. 11.30 The Movie Show. 12.30pm WorldWatch. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. 5.00 WorldWatch. 6.25 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Make America Swift Again. 9.30 Music Videos That Defined The 90s. 10.25 Surviving Nova. 11.20 Hudson & Rex. 12.10am Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 The Crystal Maze. 8.15 MOVIE: Early Man. (2018, PG) 9.40 Officially Amazing. 10.10 Dragon Ball Super. 10.35 Crazy Fun Park. 11.05 The PM’s Daughter. 11.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.15am Rage. 1.45 Jade Armor. 3.10 Miraculous. 3.40 Odd Squad. 3.55 Close. 4.00 Moon And Me. 4.20 Pip And Posy. 4.35 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 8.25 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 10.10 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019,
The Sound Barrier. (1952, PG) 4.10 MOVIE: New York, New York. (1977, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Sliding Doors. (1998, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Fools Rush In. (1997, M) 11.45 Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm MOVIE: Pokémon: The Power Of One. (1999) 3.05 Surfing Australia TV. 3.35 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 5.35 MOVIE: Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. (2007) 7.30 MOVIE: Pacific Rim. (2013, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Species II. (1998, MA15+) 12.05am The Originals.
Sunday, October 6
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Darby And Joan. (PG, R) 3.10 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R) 3.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (Final, R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Compass: Chefs Under Pressure. (Final)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Return To Paradise. (Mv)
A game of lawn bowls ends in murder. 8.30 Unforgotten. (Mal) Sunny and Jess get closer to the truth of what happened on the night Precious was murdered.
9.15 Miniseries: Better. (Malv) Part 4 of 5. 10.15 Fisk. (Ml, R)
10.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
12.15 Fires. (Mal, R)
1.10 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Mv, R) 2.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.05 Australia Remastered. (R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Growing A Greener World. (R) 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. (R) 11.30 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Plat Du Tour. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. Round 6. 4.00 Etched In Gold. 4.30 Citizen Soldiers: Defenders Of Australia. (PGal, R) 5.35 Trains At War. (Final, PGav, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Last Secrets Of The Great Sphinx Of Giza.
8.30 Tombs Of The Egyptian Priestesses. Explores a recently unearthed cemetery.
9.30 Megastructures: Knights Templar Castles. (PGav, R)
10.30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry. (PGa, R)
11.25 Kenny Rogers: All In For The Gambler. (R) 1.15 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 2.10 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R)
3.05 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGad, R) 4.45 Specially For Me. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 6. Gold Coast Suns v Essendon. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 6. Sydney v Geelong. From Henson Park, Sydney. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 8.50 7NEWS Spotlight.
An exclusive special investigation. 9.50 The Latest: Seven News. 10.20 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Night Caller – Eric Edgar Cooke. (MA15+, R) A look at the case of Eric Edgar Cooke.
11.30 Autopsy USA: Kate Spade. (Ma)
12.30 Lipstick Jungle. (Final, Mds, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Escape To The Country. Noon The Highland Vet. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 My Greek Odyssey. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys. 11.15 Late Programs.
6.00 9News Sunday.
6.30 Grand Final Night. Pre-match entertainment.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Grand Final. Melbourne Storm v Penrith Panthers.
NRL Grand Final Post-Match. The commentary team provides views, opinions, analysis and post-match interviews from the NRL Grand Final.
9News Late.
Footy Furnace. (Mlv)
(PG, R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
8.30
9.30
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.30 FBI: International. (Masv) The Fly Team must dive into the red-light district of Amsterdam to hunt down the killer of an ex-navy man. 9.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) Parker discovers he is the victim of identity theft while investigating the unusual murder of a US Navy ensign. Knight and Jimmy face hurdles in their relationship as their connection heightens. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon Kim’s Convenience. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 5 Pt 2. 5.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.50 Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 12.15am Cycling. Paris-Tours. 2.20 Fanatics: The Deep End. 2.45 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Shaun The Sheep: The Movie. (2015) 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 In The Room. 11.40 Malory Towers. 12.30am A Kind Of Spark. 12.55 Jade Armor. 1.15 Total Drama Island. 1.35 Summer Memories. 1.50 Horrible Histories. 2.45 Miraculous. 3.30 Odd Squad. 3.40 Ultimate Food Fun. 3.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Toi Time. 6.30 Aussie Bush Tales. 6.40 The Magic Canoe. 7.05 Motown Magic. 7.30 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. 3.30pm Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 5.30 Duke Ellington And His Orchestra. 6.10 NITV News Update. 6.20 Animal Babies. 7.30 First Australians. 8.25 MOVIE: Contact. (2009, PG) 9.55 MOVIE: The Piano. (1993, MA15+) 12.05am Karla Grant Presents: Soul Harvest. 1.00 Late Programs. NITV (34)
Sabrina. Continued. (1995, PG) 7.45 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 10.00 Wonderfully Beautiful. (2022, M, German) 12.25pm The Wife. (2017, M) 2.20 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 4.45 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French) 6.25 Much Ado About Nothing. (1993, PG) 8.30 Moonstruck. (1987, PG) 10.25 The Dorm. (2021, MA15+, Russian) 12.40am Late Programs.
7.30
Morning Programs.
8.00
9.00
Shop. 10.00 The Baron. 11.10 Getaway. 11.40 MOVIE: Assassin For Hire. (1951, PG) 1.05pm MOVIE: Bikini Beach. (1964, PG) 3.10 MOVIE: Hawaii. (1966, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (2015, PG) 10.55 Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 2pm Ben Fogle: Starting
Monday, October 7
ABC TV (2)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (Final, PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Bronwyn Oliver: The Shadows Within. (PG, R) 4.00 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (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 Paul Barry.
9.35 In The Room: Leigh Sales With Lin-Manuel Miranda. (Ml, R)
10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Planet America. (R) 11.35 Louis Theroux Interviews... (Mlv, R) 12.20 MOVIE: A Star Is Born. (1976, Madls, R) Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson. 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.30 Catalyst. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 9.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Merlin. 11.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.50 Speechless. 12.10am David Attenborough’s Kingdom Of Plants. 1.00 A Kind Of Spark. 1.25 Jade
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6.00 DW English News. 6.30 ABC America This Week. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. 2.00 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Grand Finals. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) Hosted by Richard Morecroft.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Big Fat Quiz Of Telly. (Mls) Presented by Jimmy Carr.
9.15 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (Mls) Hosted by Greg Davies. 9.55 Have I Got News For You
U.S. (Mals) Hosted by Roy Wood Jr. 10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 Suspect. (Malv) 11.45 Of Money And Blood. (MA15+l) 1.55 Between Two Worlds. (Mal, R) 3.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Super Maximum Retro Show. 1.05 Rise Up. 2.00 Insight. 3.00 WorldWatch. 5.15 Abandoned. 6.10 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Rob &
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.50 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Levi confronts Bree.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) The competition returns to Perth. 9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) The team uncovers the truth about the disappearance of two teenagers.
10.00 S.W.A.T. SWAT teams up with Major Crimes.
11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Lopez Vs. Lopez. 12.30 Miniseries: The Victim. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Two Chefs And A Wedding Cake. (2023, G) 2.00 Pointless. (PG)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
9.00 Miniseries: Bali 2002. (MA15+lv) Part 1 of 4. Everyday heroes defy the odds in the wake of the 2002 terrorist attacks in Bali.
10.00 To Be Advised.
11.00 9News Late.
11.30 La Brea. (Final, Mav)
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Cybershack. (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 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 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 To Be Advised.
10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The Project.
Tuesday, October 8
ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 The Pacific. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.
1.00 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. (PGa, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Earth. (R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.35 The Burnt Half. (Mal) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals, R) 2.55 Plat Du Tour. 3.05 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.05 Planet Reef. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.25
8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Bill Bailey. (PG) Zan Rowe chats with Bill Bailey.
9.05 Louis Theroux Interviews... Pete Doherty. (Mdl, R)
9.50 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (Ml, R)
10.20 Kitchen Cabinet. (R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Four Corners. (R) 12.05 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.20 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 1.10 Parliament Question Time. 2.10 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 2.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Catalyst. (PGa, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey: Ireland. (PG)
8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.
9.30 Dateline: Murder In Afghanistan – Trouble With The Taliban. Reporter Ben Lewis heads to Afghanistan.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point: Road Trip. (R) 11.30 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+v) 1.20 Illegals. (MA15+al, R) 3.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 4.00 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Deadly Dinosaurs. 8.55 Ice Age. 9.40 Doctor Who. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.30 Speechless. 11.50 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.35am Rage. 1.40 Jade Armor. 2.00 Total Drama Island. 2.20 Summer Memories. 2.30 Horrible Histories. 3.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am
5.00
4.35 Motown
6.40
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. Bree is impossible to get through.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Hannah and Lawrence seek redemption.
9.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) A Benjamin Franklin aficionado mysteriously disappears during one of his city tours.
10.10 Made In Bondi. The group heads to the Whitsundays.
11.15 Chicago Fire. A secret from Gibson’s past comes to light.
12.15 Holey Moley Australia. (PGas, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
8.50 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGs) Comedy panel show.
9.50 True Story With Hamish & Andy: Sal. (PGl, R) A man recounts a personal story.
10.50 9News Late.
11.20 Transplant. (MA15+m)
12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Our State On A Plate. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 The Garden Gurus. (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 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGls) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 NCIS. (MA15+v, R) In preparation for a role, an actor shadows the NCIS team as it investigates a decapitation case. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Outsider: World’s Weirdest Films. 1.00 Gaycation. 1.55 Story Of Late Night. 2.40 Kickin’ Back. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Abandoned. 6.10 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 10.20 Have I Got News For You U.S. 11.15 Breaking The News. 12.25am Late Programs.
Morning Programs. 7.05 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French) 8.50 White Lion. (2010, PG) 10.30 Jump, Darling. (2020, M) 12.10pm Hive. (2021, M, Albanian) 1.45 Much Ado About Nothing. (1993, PG) 3.50 Moonstruck. (1987, PG) 5.45 Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. (2021, PG) 7.30 Benediction. (2021, M) 10.00 The Ballad Of Lefty Brown. (2017, MA15+) 12.05am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Thanks For All The Fish. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30
Stories. 5.30
6.00 Bamay. 6.30
Africa. 7.30 The Point: Road Trip. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding USA: Unleash The Beast. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.25 MOVIE: Drillbit Taylor. (2008) 12.30am Late Programs. NITV (34)
Wednesday, October 9
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Earth. (R) 4.00 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 10.00 Grayson’s Art Club. (PG, R) 10.55 Revolution: Ideas That Changed The World. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.05 Planet Reef. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Hard Quiz. (Return, PG)
8.30 Question Everything. (Return) Presented by Wil Anderson and Jan Fran.
9.05 Planet America. A look at the US politics.
9.35 Would I Lie To You? (R) Hosted by Rob Brydon.
10.05 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Austin. (PG, R) 12.05 Grand Designs. (Ml, R) 12.55 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R) 1.35 Parliament Question Time. 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Catalyst. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Portillo’s Andalucia: Malaga And Ronda. (PGal) Michael Portillo celebrates Andalucia.
8.25 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar: Passion. (Mal) Part 2 of 3.
9.20 Four Years Later. (Ml) Yash takes Sridevi on a surprise date.
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Carmen Curlers. (Premiere, Masv) 1.05 Wisting. (Madlv, R) 2.50 Miniseries: Safe Home. (Malv, R) 3.50 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 4.40 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.10 Catch Phrase. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Bree lives in denial.
7.30 The 1% Club UK. Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 Jimeoin: Result. (Ml) Stand-up performance by comedian Jimeoin discussing the absurdities of everyday life.
9.50 The Latest: Seven News.
10.20 Australia: Now And Then. (Mal, R) Part 1 of 4.
11.20 Chicago Fire. (MA15+a)
12.20 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av)
1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.20 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. (PG, R) 1.50 My Way. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl)
8.35 Human Error. (Mlv) Holly’s team uncovers a web of organised crime.
9.35 Million Dollar Murders: A Shot In The Dark. (Mv, R) A look at the murder of Kevin Pearce.
10.45 9News Late.
11.15 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av)
12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (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 Deal Or No Deal.
6.30 The Project. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. Hosted by Celia Pacquola. 8.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Final, Mal) The jokers become bad optometrists, film dodgy video messages and bring out the laxatives.
9.10 NCIS. (MA15+v, R) After discovering the remains of a marine officer, the team travels to Texas to interrogate the suspected killer.
10.10 10’s Late News. 10.35 The Project. (R) 11.35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 VICE Investigates. 1.30 One Armed Chef. 2.25 Hair Power: Me And My Afro. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Abandoned. 6.10 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: The Assignment. (1997, MA15+) 10.40 MOVIE: Nekrotronic. (2018, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.20 Speechless. 11.40 Horrible Histories. 12.10am Operation Ouch! 12.25 Good Game Spawn Point. 1.10 Rage. 2.15 Jade Armor. 2.35 Total Drama Island. 2.55 Summer Memories. 3.10 Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am White Lion. (2010, PG) 7.40 Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. (2021, PG) 9.25 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 11.05 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, M) 1.05pm Nordic By Nature. (2021, M, Faroese) 2.20 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG)
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Age on Stage: How trips to the theatre improve wellbeing SENIORS FESTIVAL
When Gordon Dunlop retired and settled into his new life on the peninsula, he became a member of the Frankston Arts Centre to stay connected to the arts. “I became a member because there’s stimulating and affordable programming, which also meant I do not have to travel into the city as much for good theatre.”
As people live longer, we are often looking for ways to enrich our lives with quality and enjoyment. Although minimal studies have formally evaluated the benefits of theatre on mature minds, the anecdotal evidence agrees with Gordon’s experience in that seeing live performance can have a positive impact mentally and socially.
Usually attending alone, Gordon often “strikes up chats with strangers about the performances we are seeing”.
“I do consider my FAC membership as an important component of my cultural life now and a potential way into some social engagement in my new life.”
When asked what he enjoys most about live performance, Gordon enthuses “It has a physical intensity, spontaneity and intimacy that cannot be matched in cinematic, televisual or online performance… there is
a shared communal experience.”
Participation in the arts and experiencing live performance is known to have a positive impact on health and wellbeing for all ages, decreasing anxiety and loneliness, increasing your sense of value and purpose and other emotional and imagination benefits.
Frankston Arts Centre members, Colin and Myrtle Hughes, explain how this experience affects them, “Live theatre is just priceless in its embrace, as the experience will often touch you deeply and that then is enhanced by sharing it with those around you.
“We typically just go together but know that we’ll meet many friends there that we see every time, including the staff.”
When asked to name their favourite show seen at the Frankston Arts Centre, Colin and Myrtle are hard-pressed to choose one.
“Top of the bill would be the Sydney Dance Theatre with their exquisite heartwrenching performances, but alongside them are the fantastic performances by our local musical theatre group, the Peninsula Light Opera Society, whose musicals are as good as those we see in the city or overseas.
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“But a significant part of the joy of the FAC is the constant variety - the opportunity to have the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, international opera and ballet companies, Australian playwrights, musicians, singers, dancers, comedians and choirs all 15 minutes from your door in an almost unattainable cascade of entertainment!”
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Thank you to all the senior members of our society for their hard work and outstanding contribution to our community over many years.
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Those Hideous Hoardings - Frankston! Wake Up!
Don’t Permit
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
“IT pays to advertise,” is a trite maxim, and in so far as “The Standard” is concerned such may be taken as sound advice, but where the natural beauty or general environment of a town and district is involved, it is regrettable that the landscape – the work of the Creator of All – should be marred by hideous hoardings, the glaring and coloured inscriptions on which advocate the use of “Pink Pills for Pale People,” “Phospherine” for the weary and nerve-wracked businessman, or the use of “Sunlight” by the housewife who, on washing day desires to bring a gleam of brightness into the tub of soap-suds, and thus forget the fact that her athletic son plays “footer” once a week.
In the foregoing direction, it may be mentioned that in and around Frankston hoardings – which in no wise are the conception of artistic design – meet the eye of the observer, and obliterate the view of pastoral charm, this, despite the prohibitive measures adopted :by the local council, some time ago, to put a stop to the practice.
The hoardings, subsequent to various protests and considerable agitation on the part of alert residents, were taken down for a spell, when lo and behold, and like mushrooms which grow up in a night, they have again appeared in the sphere of conspicuous element, and it is alleged have been re-erected without the authority of the “powers that be”.
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Frankstonites! Wake up, and don’t permit a .free lance to be wielded by a chosen few! What is good for the goose is good for the gander! ***
Petrol Bowser Ablaze – A Sunday night Sensation
On Sunday night last, about 9 o’clock, a motor bike and side car ridden by, Mr. F. G. Isherwood, o Rushall Crescent, Coburg, who was accompanied by a young lady, Miss May Richardson, of McCutche street, Northcote, pulled up at the Peninsula Motor Garage to purchase some petrol.
One of the hands employed by Mr. H. Stell, the proprietor of the garage, was measuring out the petrol, when, it is alleged, as the result of an ignited match being thrown, an explosion occurred, the whole of the petrol being consumed in a blaze of fire.
Mr. Stell quickly came to the rescue, and applied two extinguishers, thus successfully combating the quicklyspreading flames.
People returning from church and many others, heard the tolling of the fire bell, but shortly after a local resident conveyed word to the brigade that their services would not be required as the danger had been obviated through the timely action of Mr Stell.
Miss Richardson was slightly singed .about her face, hair and clothes; however, fortunately, no one sustained serious injuries. ***
Town and District to be Marred!
MR. W. Gathercole, the well-know butcher, whose up-to-date shop in Bay street, Frankston, meets with the big patronage bestowed upon a high-class establishment where good meat is sold, has in his windows a tempting display of choice spring lamb which at the recent Royal Show, Melbourne, took several prizes.
Hence his many customers may rely on obtaining a delicious leg of lamb for next Sunday’s dinner. So don’t forget to call early and make a purchase.
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Proposed New Aerodrome – Langwarrin Camp Being Surveyed –What It Portends
The surveyors of the Defence Department are engaged at the erstwhile Langwarrin camp, with a view to preparing plans for the purpose of an aerodrome.
Apparently the great lessons acquired in the War in the sphere of aviation and the vital part it played in the successful attacks against the Hun, have convinced the “Powers that be” of the necessity for enabling both officers and men of the present day Flying Corps to keep their hand well in on stunts amid the clouds of future happenings.
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Personal: Constable Bullen, a popular and smart member of the local police force, who was on annual leave, has again resumed duty.
Many “Standard” readers will be interested in the following paragraph taken from our Mornington contem-
porary referring to a one-time popular resident of Frankston:
“We welcome the Rev. R. B. Bates, M.A., very heartily to his home in Mornington.
He has returned to Australia with happy memories of studious days in Oxford and of ministerial work in England.
Happily he has said yes to Archdeacon Aickin’s invitation to preach at St. Peter’s Church on Sunday morning next at 11 a.m. We are sure that all who still cherish the honoured memory of his father, and who value his mother’s many kind activities in Mornington, will come to the service to welcome back to his home one who has toiled hard in war and in peace.
The Rev. R. B. Bates will shortly take a charge in the Diocese of Grafton. It is his intention to remain in his native Australia.
We are glad. It would not be good for us if England kept too many of her own best sons for the work of the Ministry and captured too many of Australia’s best besides. At the same time interchange of men and of experience is good for the church, both in the Commonwealth and the Home Land.”
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AFTER the big cycle race last Saturday, in which he was a competitor, Mr. Don Kirkham, of North Carrum, met with an accident, being run down by a car. As a result, he sustained a fractured thigh.
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A Mother’s Denial
“The Standard” always makes a point of obtaining information through “official” channels, and in connection with the recent report of an accident which, unfortunately, occurred to Joan, a daughter of Mrs. Fry, of Frankston, it was stated that the rider of the motor bike had left his name, address and the number of his cycle.
We have the permission of Sergt. Culhane to assert that what appeared in “The Standard” was authentic, and further, the Chief of the Local Police has informed us that in the circumstances, no alleged charge under the Motor Act can be laid against the party in question.
Moreover, Sergt. Culhane told Mrs. Fry that he was in possession of the man’s number, etc.
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A Sunday Morning Loss – Conflagration At Poultry Farm Frankston
Mr. Ulbrick, poultry farmer, Cranbourne road, Frankston, sustained a serious loss of poultry at an early hour on Sunday morning.
About 4 o’clock, he was awakened to a smell of burning, and lost no time in making an investigation, when he found that his fowl pens and 400 brooders had disappeared in smoke.
The property destroyed was only partly covered by insurance, and we have been officially informed that Mr Ulbrick estimates his loss at £900.
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 1 & 3 Oct 1924
PUZZLE ZONE
Stonecat stalwart wins Hastings job
By Brodie Cowburn
HASTINGS FNC has appointed a new senior coach.
Hastings is looking to bounce back after a tumultuous 2024. Financial issues at the Hastings Club have put the football club in a tedious position, and its seniors side recorded just three wins for the year in Division Two.
Last week, the club announced it had appointed Kevin Lylak as its new senior coach. In a statement, the club said Lylak had signed on for 2025 “and beyond”.
“We are super excited for the expe-
rience and leadership Kev will bring to our young exciting list.
Please join us in welcoming Kevin, his wife Bibsy, and children Chevy, Jedd and Zeke to the HFNC family,” a club statement read. “It’s our time to thrive in 2025.”
Lylak joins Hastings from Frankston YCW, where he is regarded highly. As a player he recorded more than 200 senior games, and was a seven time premiership player. He captained his side to two flags. Lylak was also named in the VFL and MPFNL representative teams during his playing career.
Peninsula powerhouse stocks up
By Brodie Cowburn
AFTER a preliminary final exit this year, Frankston YCW has signed an ex-AFL player in a bid to boost its flag hopes in 2025.
Last week, the Stonecats announced that former North Melbourne and GWS defender Aiden Bonar had joined its list. 25-year-old Bonar was a first-round draft pick, and played 34 AFL games between 2018 and 2023.
The club announced the signing on 24 September. “Huge news and
a super warm welcome to Aiden Bonar, drafted pick number 11 in 2017, playing for both GWS and North Melbourne and now tearing it up with Williamstown in the VFL. Aiden is calling the Stonecats home,” a club statement read.
“A formidable defender known for his versatility, strength, athleticism and courage - we can’t wait to see him pull on the Stonecats jumper. Welcome Aiden and Imogen to the Stonecats.”
No coaching merry-go-round
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
ADAM Jamieson (Mornington), Gus Macleod (Chelsea), Mark Larner (Somerville) and Gerry McDonagh (Mount Eliza) are among a host of local coaches expected to stay put for season 2025.
As we went to press Langwarrin (Jamie Skelly), Peninsula Strikers (Scott Morrison) and Mount Martha (Charlie Platt) are the only local clubs to have officially announced their head coaching appointments.
Mount Martha and Mentone are certain to line up next season with new head coaches with Platt already filling the vacancy left at Civic Reserve by Andrew Hall.
Mentone is yet to announce a replacement for Jason Grieve who left at the end of the season but the club is close to choosing his successor.
“We never advertised the position but we interviewed someone last week and although nothing is finalised we will probably go with him,” Mentone president Michael Watling said.
Skye United (Phil McGuinness), Frankston Pines (Donn Delaney), Baxter (Hayden Taylor), Rosebud (Stuart Johnson), Aspendale (Gregor Macnab) and Seaford United (Paul Williams) have made no official announcements.
Delaney is understood to have told Pines president Lee Davies that he’s keen to stay at Monterey Reserve, Johnson is a shoo-in to stay at Olympic Park after winning the State 5 title, Macnab says he is staying at Aspendale and Williams is keen to remain at Seaford.
Conjecture surrounds McGuinness and Taylor being reappointed and both coaches are keen to see what support is given to the senior men’s programs they oversee.
There are rumours of unrest at Skye following the resignations of president Daren Jones and vice-president Stuart Lawrence in the past couple of months.
Their timing raised eyebrows as the seniors were battling to retain their State 2 status and eventually succeeded.
Lawrence wrote a letter to members explaining that he wanted to concentrate on his coaching role in the women’s program albeit that there were only six games left in the women’s season.
And when Skye failed to publicise the departures on their Facebook page this fuelled speculation of an internal rift.
The club’s AGM is due to be held
on Monday 14 October and McGuinness won’t put his hand up to retain the coaching role until he meets with the new committee.
The situation at Baxter is different as Taylor, football operations manager
Jamie O’Halloran and club president Bray Hodgkinson have held talks about the upcoming season and beyond.
Hodgkinson is about to start the second-year of a two-year term.
At the recent meeting Taylor asked about the club’s goals.
“I was quite transparent and a lot of our chat hinged on the answers to that question,” he said.
“We talked about structure within the club and within the coaching staff and I asked if we could put a few things in place over the next couple of weeks.
“We can reconvene and have another chat so really the ball’s in their court now.”
Taylor has maintained contact with his squad and he’s also spoken to players at other clubs being careful to ensure that any uncertainty about his position next season is understood.
“No-one is going to be left in the dark whether I do it next year or not,” he added.
“It’s all up to Baxter really and what
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they want to do.
“There weren’t any demands made as such.
“It was more about how do we streamline things so that what goes on off the park marries up with what we want to do on the park.
“Look I’d love to give you a clear and definitive answer as to whether or not I’m staying but I’m not too sure myself as to what is going to happen.”
Baxter’s State 4 rival Chelsea hasn’t officially announced Macleod’s reappointment but the big man has agreed to stay.
So too have senior assistants Ronnie Whitton and Chris Porteous.
Macleod and Chelsea are holding ongoing talks about next year’s playing budget because he’s keen to bring in “four or five new players” to give the team every chance of mounting a sustainable promotion campaign.
Chelsea finished fifth last season but at one stage looked capable of challenging eventual champion Hampton Park United.
“When we got up to second I was really pleased but losing the boy (James) Stinson really hurt us as his goals were vital and then we also lost ‘Bocca’ (Nathan Boccari) and he was a very important player,” Macleod said. Dylan Scott, Christian Murray, Dan-
iel Lewis and Jake Ross were also unavailable for crucial games and the side failed to maintain its promotion momentum.
Improving the quality and depth of the senior squad should address that issue and at the same time Macleod will demand a much more disciplined approach to training.
“The guys that sign on for next year better be prepared to turn up to training twice a week and if they can’t they better have a bloody good excuse,” he said.
“We gave the top teams a fright but now we’ve got a chance to take things to another level and that’s what we plan to do.”
In VPL1 news we can expect changes on and off the pitch at Langwarrin.
President James Bretnall is expected to step down to take up a specialised role on the committee with Rob Vickery tipped to get the top job.
Head coach Skelly has agreed terms with the bulk of his senior squad and talks with remaining players are ongoing.
Archie Macphee’s permanent residency frees up a visa spot.
“We are currently talking to a number of visa players and we intend to fill that spot,” Skelly said.
Langy finished in the bottom half of
the table for the second season running but one place higher than last year.
There was minimal improvement in the club’s defensive record this year conceding just three goals less than last year.
“This year we wanted to play a more aggressive brand of football in a style that would help us win more games rather than draw,” Skelly said.
“That meant we were more aggressive especially at the back end of games and this left us open at times and we did concede goals late.
“That wasn’t down to a lack of fitness or organisation it was due to us pursuing all three points.
“On top of that we had defensive injuries this year and they were the games we conceded goals especially with key defenders missing.
“Yeah we definitely conceded a lot of goals on the counter so that needs to be addressed but at the same time we played a style of football that we wanted to play and that people wanted to watch.”
Skelly and the club still are eyeing an NPL spot and he believes that improvement in his squad can come from two sources.
“I expect to lose a couple of players but I also expect to bring in some players too that not only complement what we have but also offer something different.”
“I also think that we have a lot of growth within the group – natural growth if you like – which is good.
“We have a young group if you look at Barath (Suresh), Dante (Avian) and Jacob (Brito) while Ryo (Takahashi) and Luke (Goulding) are still quite young.
“Overall I don’t think we were too far away this year.
“We went unbeaten for 10 games at the start which was really positive and there were some games in that mid period which we should have won but drew.”
Skelly will start pre-season training in earnest in November with three sessions a week.
He aims to make Langy the second team on the peninsula to play at the highest club level in the state and follow in the footsteps of Frankston Pines who achieved that honour earlier this century.
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