Chelsea • Mordialloc • Mentone
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EDITHVALE-Aspendale claimed the MPFNL Division Two premiership last weekend. The Eagles beat Chelsea in a see-sawing thriller at Kinetic Stadium. See sports page 13.
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Police pursue motorcycle gangs
Brodie Cowburn
brodie@baysidenews.com.au
POLICE raided houses across the Mornington Peninsula last week as part of an investigation into the Finks Outlaw Motorcycle Gang.
Victoria Police allege that motorbikes were ridden on the footpath on Southbank Promenade last month - it said in a statement that at around 8pm on 9 August “a large contingent of riders, wearing Finks OMCG vests and insignia, entered the Southbank Promenade, riding between permanent steel bollards and onto the shared foot-
path area. The group rode in formation for approximately 350 metres along the promenade, between pedestrians, street vendors and buskers. There was a high level of pedestrian traffic at the time, including families and children, all of whom were required to move out of the way of the group.”
The group allegedly parked for around 10 minutes, then returned to their bikes and rode another 150 metres. They entered the Queens Street Bridge and then left the area, police say.
On 4 September police raided houses in Safety Beach, Mount Martha,
Rosebud, Keysborough, Clyde North, Dallas, Wy Yung, Springvale, and Harkness and two clubhouses in Cranbourne West and Brunswick East as part of their investigation. Seven men were arrested and charged with reckless conduct endangering serious injury and drive/ride on path.
Among those arrested were a 32-year-old Safety Beach man who police allege is an officer bearer, a 34-year-old Mount Martha man police allege is a national president, a 41-year-old Rosebud man, and a 33-year-old Keysborough man. The Rosebud man was also charged with
possess cannabis.
All seven men were bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 21 November.
Police seized seven Harley Davidson motorcycles, cannabis, and Finks OMCG vests during the 4 September raids.
Victoria Police Echo Taskforce detective acting inspector Ash Ryan said the alleged incident is “completely unacceptable behaviour by an outlaw motorcycle gang – thinking they are above the law and putting innocent members of our community at risk during probably the busiest time of week
to be along Southbank.”
“It is seriously reckless conduct and a significant concern for Victoria Police and the Echo Taskforce. We have made it a priority to follow up every avenue of enquiry available to us and hold those responsible to account,” Ryan said. “We are not intimidated by outlaw motorcycle gangs, and we will not allow our community to be either.”
Victoria Police have asked anyone with information about OMCG activity to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com. au
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Celebration of sustainable businesses
THE winners of the 2024 Kingston Sustainable Business Awards have been announced. Six winners were chosen from 21 finalists. Not a Trace won the small and medium business leadership award, Casafico won the product innovation and technology award, and Soap Aid took out the waste reduction and recycling solutions category. Emma
Jae Custom Laser Designs was recognised in the diversity and inclusion category, Caspak won the towards net zero award, and Razi Pilli was named the winner of the young changemakers and innovators honour. Kingston mayor Jenna Davey-Burns congratulated the award winners. “We have a remarkably innovative and diverse business community and it’s
vital we recognise and applaud those businesses and individuals making the world a better place,” she said.
“[The event] was a terrific celebration and acknowledgement of those leading the way in environmental and ethical practices and a great chance to hear about the innovation and leadership all our finalists are bringing to their work.”
Superbly positioned in Melbourne’s desirable Bayside suburbs, Concierge Bayside in Hampton and The George in Sandringham offer a low-maintenance lifestyle with a variety of sought-after community facilities and activities, and local shops, transport and everyday amenities nearby.
With affordable 1 and 2 bedroom apartments now selling, 24/7 emergency call system, friendly team and the flexibility to pay for additional services such as meals and housekeeping as you need, the choice is yours to enjoy life your way.
THE winners of the 2024 Kingston Sustainable Business Awards. Picture: Supplied
Students safe after school lockdown
Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au
ST Bede’s College in Mentone entered lockdown last Wednesday, 4 September, while police investigated a “threatening” social media post.
The school entered lockdown at 8.25am on police advice. At 9.40am the lockdown was lifted and students returned to class.
In a statement, Victoria Police said there is no ongoing threat at the Mentone school. “Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a threatening social media post in relation to St Bede’s College. There is currently no threat to St Bede’s College in Mentone but investigations to determine who created the post are underway,” a Victoria Police statement read.
“The post, which was reported to police, did not include threats against any particular school or person. If you have any concerns, please contact the school directly.”
The News understands the post featured a gun.
St Bede’s principal Deb Frizza released a statement on the morning of the lockdown assuring that “all our students and staff are safe.”
“At 8.25am this morning, St Bede’s College Mentone commenced lockdown on the advice of police as part of a police operation. At 9.40am the lockdown was lifted, and classes have resumed as normal,” Frizza said.
“Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a threatening social media post. The post was reported to police about 11pm on 3 September. The post did not include threats against any particular school or person. Investigations to determine who created the post are underway.
“There is currently no threat to St Bede’s College in Mentone. Thank you to all our community for your cooperation and understanding.”
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Plan for biodiversity
A PLAN to protect local biodiversity has been finalised.
Kingston Council’s Biodiversity Strategy 2024-2029 is being put into action. The mayor Jenna Davey-Burns said the plan outlines the importance of protecting plant life from the effects of climate change.
“Biodiversity is vital for ensuring that we maintain our quality of life into the future, requiring action at every level of government and across the world to be successful. It’s absolutely essential that we play our role in protecting and enhancing biodiversity in Kingston,” Davey-Burns said. “Australia is known for its iconic native plant and animal species, many not found anywhere else in the world, and protecting them is paramount.
“Our strategy is about renewing our connection with nature, visionary planning and taking tangible actions to support our local environment. Together we have an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference as we continue to build the most liveable and sustainable city in the state.”
Five priorities are outlined in the plan“connected biodiversity across all land types regardless of tenure and within Kingston, engaging Kingston by improving the connection between people and biodiversity with the understanding that a reciprocal relationship exists between the two entities, building resilience and adapting to change so that actions taken now will assist with making the Kingston environment climate and threat ready, strong biodiversity planning and regulations to underpin conservation efforts”, and “tracking our impact through monitoring and evaluation of our actions to measure their effectiveness.”
Councillor Chris Hill says the plan will help protect hundreds of local indigenous plants. “There are 744 plant species that are indigenous to Kingston, however only 59 percent of these are still found here and 408 indigenous animal species, 90 percent of which are still found within the City of Kingston. Our new
biodiversity strategy will help us to better protect and enhance the biodiversity that exists here for the benefit of future generations,” he said
To read the plan visit kingston.vic.gov.au/ council/council-documents/plans policies-andreports/biodiversity-strategy.
Upgrades soon at school
ST John Vianney’s Primary School in Parkdale has been handed $2.4 million by the state government to rebuild its administration block.
The state government is spending $243 million across 65 Victorian Catholic schools to upgrade buildings and facilities. Education minister Ben Carroll said “thousands of Victorian kids go to a low-fee Catholic school every day, and we’re making sure those kids are learning in the best environments.”
“We’re supporting our low-fee Catholic schools to expand, build new classrooms and open new campuses,” he said.
Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson said St John Vianney’s Primary School “is a fantastic and popular local school and this project will mean their teachers have the best facilities to give their students the best education.”
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Photos: Yanni
ST John Vianney’s Primary School students with Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson. Picture: Supplied
IN THE specialists HANDS
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.
Let's keep you moving to live your best life.
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
• Orthotic Therapy
• Diabetic Foot Care
Home Visits
NDIS
Our team includes runners, football players, gymnastics so we have a keen focus on sports as well as Paediatrics and general care. book online at www.momentumpodiatry.com.au or call 9587 2855
Jess with a patient. photo: Garry Sissons
Pictured L-R: Belinda, Samantha, Rebecca, Melissa, Jess and Cylie. photo: Garry Sissons
PETS
How locals can prevent pet cruelty
by RSPCA Victoria
RSPCA Inspector carrying a puppy.
RSPCA Victoria’s Inspectors are witnessing the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on pets from Melbourne’s inner-east to the Mornington Peninsula and Gippsland. Many families are struggling financially, and their pets are often affected.
Inspectors see many cases of neglect that stem from life changes, such as sudden illness or changes in employment status, and with some support and education, many of these situations can be resolved. RSPCA Victoria receives an average of 600 calls each month from people asking to surrender their pets, often due to financial strain.
Last year, RSPCA Victoria handled 2,844 reports of animal cruelty, resulting in 559 animals being seized by or surrendered to Inspectors, meaning they can receive the food, veterinary
care and behavioural support they need. Where possible, they have provided resources like flea treatments, emergency food, and temporary shelter so they don’t need to be separated from their family.
Everyone has a role to play in preventing animal cruelty, and the RSPCA relies heavily on community support to perform this vital work. The community’s vigilance helps make this possible. To report suspected cruelty, call RSPCA Victoria at (03) 9224 2222 or visit rspcavic.org/cruelty-report.
If you or someone you know is struggling to care for a pet, please don’t hesitate to contact RSPCA Victoria, your local council, or other services offered in your area. By working together, we can ensure every animal receives the care they need and prevent cruelty.
Did you know Kingston has a cat curfew?
The City of Kingston requires cats to be securely confined to their owner's property at night and must not be allowed to wander at large outside their owner’s premises between sunset and sunrise.
Why is cat confinement important?
Around 80% of accidents involving cats occur at night. Cats allowed to roam can be killed or injured by car accidents and fights with other animals, and are also more likely to contract fatal diseases.
Keeping your cat indoors helps protect native wildlife.
If given the opportunity, cats will instinctively hunt and kill wildlife, even if they are not hungry. Confinement can help protect our native species.
Roaming cats also cause disputes and anxiety between neighbours. Confining your cat at night can help prevent howling, fighting with other cats, and defecation in other gardens. Getting cat confinement right Cats can be easily trained to accept confinement. They do not need to roam; they need exercise and play. For tips on training cats for confinement, appropriate exercise and play visit kingston. vic.gov.au/cat-ownership
Please remember to register your cat every year. This allows Council to return your cat if it is found outside of your property.
If you are having issues with a trespassing cat on your property, Council can assist. For more information, contact Kingston City Council’s Local Laws team on 1300 653 356 or via info@kingston.vic.gov.au
Photo: supplied
The Guide
TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK
SATURDAY
SECRETS
FRIDAY MOVIE: SMILE
10 PEACH, 9.05pm
A smile is the last thing you want to see in this creepy horror flick from first-time director Parker Finn. The viewer is swept into a dark, murky and nightmarish world following polished, calm psychiatrist Dr Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon). Working in a hospital ER ward with disturbed patients, Rose’s shiny professionalism and grip on reality are obliterated after an encounter with a hysterical woman (Caitlin Stasey, pictured), before she does the unthinkable. The ominous, grating score and unseen frights are fierce as Rose faces a fight for her life.
OF A ROYAL ESTATE:
ST JAMES’S PALACE
SBS, 8.25pm
As long as British documentarians continue loyally pumping out specials about their revered Royal family, there’ll at least be a special every week to indulge in. In this latest special pivoting on the British monarchy, it’s a building – rather than a king or queen – that the lens is pulled on. Of course, there are also juicy secrets in this exploration of St James’s Palace. Built in the 1530s for Henry VIII, the doors are opened on the palace’s rich stories.
TOUR KNIT
Thursday, September 12
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
SUNDAY
MINISERIES: BETTER
ABC TV, 9.15pm
Grim and morally complex, this British crime drama kicks off with a stellar opening episode as we’re introduced to Detective Inspector Lou Slack (Leila Farzad, pictured, I Hate Suzie), who leads a dangerous double life in the pocket of the powerful and ruthless drug lord Col McHugh (Andrew Buchan). However, after her son (Zak FordWilliams) has a brush with death, Slack decides to sever ties with her criminal cohort and sets in motion a plan to extricate herself from their union. Slack makes for a compelling but not terribly likeable protagonist, at least in this first episode, but no doubt her character will find redemption.
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(9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.05 You Can’t Ask That. (PG, R) 11.20 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Assembly. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Yakka: Australia At Work. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.05 Wonderland: Lewis Carol To JRR Tolkien. (Ma, R) 11.00 Auction. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 History Of Britain. (Ma, R) 3.05 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Tony Robinson: The Thames At Night. (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 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl, R)
World News.
7.30 Great Australian Walks: Uluru-Kata Tjuta. (PG) 8.25 Junior Doctors Down Under: Home Sick. (M) A 57-year-old presents with chest pain.
9.20 Rebus. (MA15+lv) Rebus’s boss arrives with shocking news.
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Pray For Blood. (MA15+av) 12.20 Devils. (MA15+a, R) 2.20 Miniseries: The Dark Heart. (Mals, R) 3.10 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.05 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGa, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Perri is close to crumbling. 8.30 Abused By Mum: The Ruby Franke Scandal. (M) Charts the rise and fall of Ruby Franke, a “momfluencer” who amassed millions of followers for her parenting tips.
10.00 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Michelle Buckingham. (Malsv, R) Ron Iddles revisits notable cases.
11.05 Air Crash Investigations: Peril Over Portugal. (PGa, R) 12.05 Magnum P.I. (Mav)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
MONDAY MY KITCHEN RULES
SEVEN, 7.30pm
The 14th season of this reality cooking staple plays up the patriotic ties of its current crop of contestants, with Vespariding, Italian-born friends Simone and Viviana prominently featured. They’ve proven to be fan favourites, but face some stiff competition in the form of chic Western Australian best mates Mike and Pete, who plate up with the flavours of their own Italian heritage. Tonight’s instant restaurant is a local affair as Townsville’s mullet-rocking Danny and sister Sonia hope to impress with their distinctive North Queensland flair. Judges Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel have certainly eaten their share of seafood, but have they ever tried mudcrab sliced with an angle grinder? Unlikely.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (PGd, R)
8.30 30 Years Of The Footy Show. (Mlns, R) Part 1 of 2. 10.10 Casualty 24/7. (Mm, R)
11.05 9News Late.
11.30 The Equalizer. (Mv) 12.20
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Danny and Sonia take part in My Kitchen Rules
Friday, September 13
ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 11.20
Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.55 Van Der Valk. (Mv, R) 2.25 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 3.15 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 4.00 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.35 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Clarence Slockee helps save rainforest seeds.
8.30 Van Der Valk. (Madv) Part 3 of 3. Van der Valk investigates a series of murders that draws the team into a cryptic puzzle.
10.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) Hosted by Shaun Micallef.
10.35 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R)
11.25 ABC Late News.
11.40 Grand Designs. (Ml, R)
12.30 Love Your Garden. (R)
1.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. 10.05 Wonderland: Lewis Carol To JRR Tolkien. (PGa, R) 11.00 Auction. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Woven Threads Stories From Within. (Ma, R) 2.10 History Of Britain. (PGan, R) 3.00 NITV: Nula. 3.30 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Tony Robinson: The Thames At Night. (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: The Alleged Abduction. (2019, Mav, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 My Grandparents’ War: Kit Harington. (PG, R) Part 1 of 4.
8.25 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Laos: The Discovery. (PG) Part 1 of 2.
A team of archaeologists investigates one of the greatest treasures ever found.
9.20 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome: Nero’s Lost Palace. (PGav, R)
Takes a look at Rome’s Golden House.
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Soldiers. (MA15+av)
12.30 My Brilliant Friend. (Mv, R)
3.50 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Second semi-final. Port Adelaide v Hawthorn. From Adelaide Oval. 11.15 Armchair Experts. (M) The panel presents a unique and interactive analysis of the week in AFL.
12.00 GetOn Extra. Lizzie Jelfs, Matt Hill, Simon Marshall and Brent Zerafa dive headlong into the weekend’s best racing.
12.30 Taken. (Mav, R) The team searches for a suspected terrorist.
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve. 5.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon.
6.00 9News. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Second qualifying final. Penrith Panthers v Sydney Roosters. 9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. A post-match NRL wrap-up. 10.30 MOVIE: Sleepless. (2017, MA15+dlv, R) A cop searches for his kidnapped son. Jamie Foxx.
12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.15 Pointless. (PG, R)
2.05 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGl, R)
3.00 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)
TEN (10)
NITV (34)
6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.10pm WorldWatch. 12.40 Woman. 1.10 Devoured. 2.05 One Star Reviews. 2.30 Over The Black Dot. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Forged In Fire: Best Of. 6.05 Letters And Numbers. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. 9.25 Threesome. 10.20 Spent. (Premiere) 11.30 Late Programs. 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 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Doctor Who. 11.00 Merlin. 11.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 12.05am Speechless. 12.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 1.05 Rage. 2.05 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 6.20 Eat Wheaties! (2020, PG) 8.00 The Man Who Knew Infinity. (2015, PG) 10.00 Murder By Decree. (1979, M) 12.15pm The Last Castle. (2001, M) 2.40 The Movie Show. 3.15 Breaker Morant. (1980, PG) 5.15 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 7.30 The Professor And The Madman. (2019, M) 9.55 Indecent Proposal. (1993, M) 12.05am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 The Magic Canoe. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 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 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 7.45 MOVIE: Belle. (2013, PG) 9.35 MOVIE: Three Wise Cousins. (2016, PG) 11.10 Late Programs.
Saturday, September 14
ABC TV (2)
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Unforgotten. (Madl, R) 1.15 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Mv, R) 2.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) 2.40 Becoming Frida Kahlo. (PGan, R) 3.55 David Attenborough’s Micro Monsters. (PG, R) 4.45 The Assembly. (PG, R) 5.30 Landline.
6.00 Australian Story: Making Lachlan Murdoch Pt 1 – Blood. (R) A look at Lachlan Murdoch.
6.30 Back Roads: Bass Coast, Victoria. (R) Heather Ewart visits the Bass Coast.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Final, PGa) Sam’s career is in jeopardy.
8.15 Vera. (Mav, R) Childhood memories haunt Vera after she investigates a murder at a remote cottage.
9.45 Return To Paradise. (Mv, R)
An Australian expat detective returns home.
10.45 The Queen And Us. (PG, R)
11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 ICU. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Discover. 2.30 Weekender.
To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs.
9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance C’ship. Lone Star Le Mans. H’lights. 1.00 Ordinary Joe. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 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: Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. (2005,
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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 10.05 The Bee Whisperer. (PGad, R) 11.00 Great Irish Interiors. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World Championship. Round 8. Highlights. 3.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PG) 4.35 Wonders Of Scotland. (PGa, R) 5.30 Frontlines. (PGav)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Cumbria: The Lakes & The Coast. Part 3 of 5. 8.25 Secrets Of A Royal Estate: St James’s Palace. (PG) Explores St James’s Palace. 9.20 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes: Queensland. (PGa, R) Narrated by Robert Lindsay. 10.15 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Ma, R) 11.10 Nordland 99. (Mals) 12.15 Rex In Rome. (PGal, R) 3.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGl, R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Athletics. Sydney Marathon.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Makybe Diva Stakes Day and Run To The Rose Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Authorities discover something worrisome.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. First semi-final. GWS Giants v Brisbane Lions. From ENGIE Stadium, Sydney. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.40 Taken. (Mav, R) Riley tries to uncover the truth behind claims of a fatal drug being given to war veterans. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R) Three Australian siblings move to a bed and breakfast in Tubbershandy in Ireland with their zombie parents. 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R) Luke Darcy, Jo Stanley, Jacqui Felgate and Dr Nick Carr look at locations that highlight living well.
Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Meet The Royals. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Man Who Finally Died. (1963, PG) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: The Monuments Men. (2014, M) 10.50 Late Programs.
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. (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 Real CSI: Miami: Out Of Thin Air. (Mav, R) Detectives investigate the death of Alan Jay Abrahamson. 10.45 10’s Late News. 11.10 The Project. (R)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 My Way.
12.15 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGa, R)
1.15 The Block. (PGl, R)
2.45 Getaway. (PG) 3.15 Rugby League. NRL. First qualifying final. Melbourne Storm v Cronulla Sharks.
6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. First elimination final. North Queensland Cowboys v Newcastle Knights. 9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. A post-match NRL wrap-up. 10.30 MOVIE: The Expendables. (2010, MA15+lv, R) Sylvester Stallone. 12.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm, R)
1.30 The Garden Gurus. (Return)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 Getaway. (PG)
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)
6am Morning Programs.
6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) A couple are looking for an outgoing pup. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PGls, R) Hosted by Celia Pacquola. 8.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows the staff as it tries to find the right fit for a woman who wants a pal for her staffy and is hoping a shy puppy is a match, and a family who is looking for an active dog. Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 9.30 Ambulance UK. (Mlm, R) An ambulance and an advanced paramedic are dispatched to deal with a hit-and-run accident.
The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon Scrubs. 2.05 States Of Undress. 3.00 WorldWatch. 4.55 Extreme Food Phobics. 5.50 Monty Python’s Best Bits (Mostly) 6.25 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Skin: A History Of Nudity In The Movies. 10.55 Hudson & Rex. 1.25am The X-Files. 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 The Crystal Maze. 8.15 Robot Wars. 9.15 MOVIE: Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! (2022) 10.15 Officially Amazing. 10.45 Dragon Ball Super. 11.10 Supernatural Academy. 11.30 The PM’s Daughter. 11.55 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.35am Rage. 2.05 Jade Armor. 2.30 Total Drama Island. 2.50 Summer Memories. 3.00 The Next Step. 3.25 Miraculous. 3.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 8.15 About Elly. (2009, PG, Persian) 10.25 Lions For Lambs. (2007, M) 12.05pm In The Heat Of The Night. (1967, M) 2.10 The Man Who Knew
Sunday, September 15
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.25 Darby And Joan. (PG, R) 3.10 Nigella At My Table. (R) 3.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Athletics. Sydney Marathon. Continued. 9.30 APAC Weekly. 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 11.30 Great Irish Interiors. (PG, R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Ballroom Fit. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Etched In Gold. 4.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 4.05 The Last Violin. 5.30 Frontlines. (PGav)
6.30 Compass: Blueberry Revolution.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Return To Paradise. (PG) A famous wellness influencer drops dead.
8.30 Unforgotten. (Mal) The team identifies the body found in the chimney flue as forensics reveal the cause of death.
9.15 Miniseries: Better. (Mal) Part 1 of 5. After her son almost dies, a corrupt detective sets out to make amends for her misdeeds.
10.15 Fisk. (PG, R)
10.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
12.15 Endeavour. (Masv, R)
1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.05 Australia Remastered. (R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
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6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Ottoman Empire By Train.
8.25 Amazon: The Lost World. (PGa) Takes a look at the Amazon rainforest.
9.25 Ancient Superstructures: The Louvre. (R) Part 1 of 3.
10.25 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry. (PG, R)
11.20 The Sean Connery Paradox. (Malv, R)
12.20 A Spy In The FBI. (Mas, R) 2.00 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R) 2.55 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls, R) 3.50 Hell On Earth: WWII. (PGa, R) 4.45 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 3. Melbourne v North Melbourne. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 3. Essendon v St Kilda. From Windy Hill, Melbourne. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation. 9.45 Mr Bates Vs The Post Office: The Impact. (M) A look at the impact of the miniseries.
10.45 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Buried Alive. (MA15+av, R)
12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 9. Sandown 500. Day 1. Highlights. 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.
6.00 Hello SA. (PG,
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 The Block. (PGl)
8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.30 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) A look at the latest round of football.
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 The First 48: Taken. (MA15+v)
11.50 Transplant. (MA15+m)
12.40 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Ms, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 GolfBarons. (PGl, R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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6am Morning Programs. 10.00
6.00 The Sunday Project. Joins panellists for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.
7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) The celebrities explore the Inca trail and trek through vast valleys with some furry friends. 8.30 FBI. (Mv) The team is thrown into a highly political case after four members of the Taliban are shot and one is kidnapped. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) Joins panellists for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.10pm Hudson & Rex. 1.00 Kim’s Convenience. 2.00 How To Rob A Bank. 2.50 Queer Sports. 5.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.50 The Machines That Built America. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 7.35 Abandoned Americana. 8.30 Prison Project: Little Scandinavia. 10.20 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Pokémon Detective Pikachu. (2019, PG) 9.10 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.55 Speechless. 10.35 Doctor Who. 11.20 Inside The Sydney Opera House. 12.20am BTN High. 12.25 Malory Towers. 1.45 Still So Awkward. 2.15 Jade Armor. 2.35 Total Drama Island. 2.55 Summer Memories. 3.05 The Next Step. 3.30 Odd Squad. 3.55 Late Programs.
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SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Replay. 2.25 On Country Kitchen. 3.20 Exile And The Kingdom. 4.20 Artie: Our Tribute To A Legend. 4.50 Ray Charles: Live At The Montreux. 6.10 News. 6.20 Animal Babies: First Year On Earth. 7.30 Stable: The Boxing Game. 8.30 MOVIE: When We Were Kings. (1996, PG) 10.00 MOVIE: Bullet. (1996, MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs.
6am
Minari. (2020, PG, Korean) 8.10 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 10.00 Indecent Proposal. (1993, M) 12.15pm The Professor And The Madman. (2019, M) 2.35 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 4.50 The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg. (1964, PG, French) 6.30 Barefoot In The Park. (1967, PG) 8.30 Winter’s Tale. (2014, M) 10.40 Brother’s Keeper. (2021, M, Kurdish) 12.15am Late Programs.
10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Escape To The Country. Noon The Highland Vet. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Discover. 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 Kath & Kim. 11.05 Late Programs.
7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 2pm Adele: A New Chapter. 3.00 MOVIE: Ruby’s Choice. (2022, PG) 5.25 MOVIE: Nanny McPhee And The Big Bang. (2010) 7.30 MOVIE:
1.30
Eels. 3.30 MOVIE: Sayonara. (1957, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 7.00 Tennis. Davis Cup. Finals. Group stage. Australia v Spain. 2am Late Programs.
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6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
(R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.35 Catalyst. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)
WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (PGa, R) 9.15 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Inside The Steam Train Museum. (R) 11.10 Auction. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 History Of Britain. (PGav, R) 2.50 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R)
3.25 The Cook Up. (R) 3.55 Scotland’s Sacred Islands With Ben Fogle. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Palin In North Korea. (R) Part 1 of 2. 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls) Hosted by Jimmy Carr. 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (Return, Ml) Hosted by Greg Davies. 10.10 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Premiere) 11.00 SBS World News Late. 11.30 Suspect. (Mav) 12.00 House Of Promises. (Mv) 1.50 La Jauria. (Ma, R) 3.45 Make Me A Dealer. (PG, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am About Elly. Continued. (2009, PG, Persian) 7.10 Flash Of Genius. (2008, PG) 9.20 The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg. (1964, PG, French) 11.00 Forgotten We’ll
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Theo springs on Justin.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGa) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.05 The Rookie. (Mav) The team investigates a homicide case with a potential tie to the pentagram killer. 10.05 S.W.A.T. (Madv) The team races to stop a gunman.
11.05 The Latest: Seven News. 11.35 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGals) 12.35 The Event. (Mav, R) 1.35 Harry’s Practice. (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) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
8.45 Footy Classified. (M) Hosted by Craig Hutchison, Matthew Lloyd, Caroline Wilson and Kane Cornes.
9.45 Outback Opal Hunters. (Ml, R) Pete and Sam hunt for better opal dirt.
10.45 9News Late.
11.15 La Brea. (Mav) 12.00 Transplant. (MA15+m) 12.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.40 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 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 9.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (PGal, R) Four mates set out to embarrass each other. 10.10 Ghosts. (PGs, R) 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.
Tuesday, September 17
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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 The Newsreader. (Mal, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Great Australian Stuff. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.40 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 Back Roads: Heysen Trail, South Australia. (PG) Paul West tackles the Heysen Trail.
8.30 The Assembly: Adam Goodes. (PG) The students interview Adam Goodes. 9.15 The Art Of... Presented by Elise Kellond-Knight. 9.45 Triple J’s One Night Stand. Concert from Warrnambool, Victoria. 11.15 ABC Late News. 11.30 The Business. (R) 11.50 Miniseries: Better. (Mal, R) 12.50 Four Corners. (R) 1.35 Q+A. (R) 2.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 3.30 Catalyst. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 10.05 Inside The Steam Train Museum. (PG, R) 11.00 Auction. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Have I Got News For You U.S. (R) 2.55 Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 3.25 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 3.55 Scotland’s Sacred Islands With Ben Fogle. (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 To Be Advised. 1.35 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.05 Catch Phrase. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Harlech To Abedaron.
8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.
9.30 Dateline: The Beast – Mexico’s Deadliest Train. Charts a journey aboard The Beast.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point: Road Trip. (R)
11.30 Babylon Berlin. (Mav) 1.10 Illegals. (MA15+v, R) 3.10 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.00 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The
Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 2.05 Story Of Late Night. 2.50 Kickin’ Back. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.20 Forged In Fire: Best Of. 6.05 Letters And Numbers. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Real Stories Of Basketball. 10.20 Have I Got News For You U.S. 11.15 Housos. 11.45 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. 8.30 Deadly Dinosaurs. 8.55 Planet Expedition. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.35 Merlin. 11.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.40 Speechless. Midnight Good Game Spawn Point. 12.40 Rage. 1.40 Jade Armor. 2.00 Total Drama Island. 2.20 Summer Memories. 2.35 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am When Mum Is Away… With The Family. Continued. (2020, PG, Italian) 6.55 On The Waterfront. (1954, PG) 8.55 Barefoot In The Park. (1967, PG) 10.55 Winter’s Tale. (2014, M) 1.05pm The Confirmation. (2016, M) 3.00 A Hero. (2021, PG, Farsi) 5.20 Krull. (1983, PG) 7.35 Kin. (2018, M) 9.30 The Operative. (2019, MA15+) 11.40 Hearts And Bones. (2019, M) 1.45am Late Programs. SBS WORLD
Wednesday, September 18
Q+A.
(PG, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG)
8.40 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG) Presented by Guy Montgomery.
9.30 Planet America.
10.00 Would I Lie To You? (R) 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Interview With The Vampire. (Final, MA15+av, R) 12.00 Miniseries: Better. (Madl, R) 12.55 Grand Designs. (Ml, R) 1.45 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R) 2.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 3.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Catalyst. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
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Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Eden loses control. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.05 Made In Bondi. (Mal) A day at the races sees new romances blossom, leading to jealousy and fiery exchanges.
10.10 First Dates UK. (M) Singles experience the thrills of dating.
11.20 The Latest: Seven News.
11.50 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R)
12.50 Holey Moley Australia. (PGl, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Shopping. 6.30 I Escaped To The Country. 7.30 The Zoo. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 This Rugged Coast. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 A
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
8.45 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGls) Comedy panel show. 9.45 True Story With Hamish & Andy: Sammie. (PGm, R) Hamish and Andy meet Sammie. 10.45 9News Late.
11.15 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)
12.00 Transplant. (MA15+m) 12.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.40 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.
10.30
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6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PGls) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.30 NCIS. (Ma, R) The team investigates the US Secretary of the Navy when her husband claims she tried to murder him. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. (R)
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11.30
12.55
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1.50 Death In Paradise. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Saturday Island. (1952, PG) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 9.40 Silent Witness. 10.50 Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72)
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10.55 Late Programs.
(PGa, R) 10.05 Inside The Steam Train Museum. (PG, R) 11.00 Auction. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.00 Scotland’s Sacred Islands With Ben Fogle. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Secrets Of Our Universe With Tim Peake.
8.30 Pompeii: The Discovery With Dan Snow. (PGa, R) Dan Snow tells the story of Pompeii.
9.25 Miniseries: The Sixth Commandment. (MA15+l) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.05 El Immortal: Gangs Of Madrid. (MA15+av) 12.55 Wisting. (Malv, R) 2.40 Miniseries: Safe Home. (Mal, R) 3.35 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.25 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Rage. 1.50 Jade Armor. 2.10 Total Drama Island. 2.30 Summer Memories. 2.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Krull. Continued. (1983, PG) 7.50 A Hero. (2021, PG, Farsi)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.35 Border Security: International. (R) 2.05 Catch Phrase. 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. (PGad)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Talking Footy. A look at the week’s AFL news.
10.30 The Latest: Seven News.
11.00 Air Crash Investigations: Deadly Directive. (PGa)
12.00 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av) 1.00 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) 1.15 Country House Hunters Australia. (R) 1.45 Innovation Nation. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
8.40 Human Error. (Mlv) Holly puts her life in danger.
9.40 Footy Classified. (Mal) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.
10.40 9News Late.
11.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Return, MA15+av) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 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. (Ml) The jokers take orders in a busy café. Punters help with weird texts, before an auction with a twist. 9.10 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+ls, R) Hosted by Nath Valvo. 9.40 Ambulance Australia. (Mms, R) A child makes an alarming call. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R)
Cow Becomes Infuriated and Gores Mr. Evans
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
MR. W. Evans, of Dandenong road, Frankston, was attending his cow on Monday morning last, when, suddenly, the animal became vicious.
It turned round and attacked him with its horns, throwing him on his back, thereafter, gored him severely.
He sustained a big hole in the groin, and one in the chest, also nasty bruises. His clothes were torn to ribbons.
He was attended to by Dr. Hilliard Johnson, and by reason of the extent to which Mr. Evans was injured, he is expected to be laid up for at least several weeks.
At present, Mrs. Evans is suffering from an attack of influenza.
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The underworld at Work – Thieves at Frankston – Peninsula Motor Garage Entered
Between the hours of 10 o’clock on Friday night last and Saturday morning, thieves, possibly denizens of the underworld – the. organised gang whose headquarters are situated somewhere in the sphere of Melbourne’s smoke and grime, and who have been of late, operating in and around the suburbs – visited peaceful, slumbering Frankston, eventually finding a suitable posse for their nefarious work amid the environs and premises of the Peninsula Motor Garage.
They effected an easy entry and decamped, so it is officially stated, with tyres to the estimated value of £50.
The loss was not discovered till Saturday at 11am.
The robbery was duly reported to Sergt. Culhane, of the local police, who is making investigations.
It may be mentioned that at the time of the occurrence Mr. Stell, proprietor of the garage in question, was absent on a holiday trip to Castlemaine, but returned home on Saturday evening.
We understand the stolen goods were not insured, against burglary.
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Another Motor Smash – Head-On Collision At Frankston
Between three and four o’clock on Sunday afternoon last, a head-on collision occurred between two motor cars at the intersection of Bay and Davey streets, Frankston.
Mr. W. M. Mathieson, from Hampton, was proceeding in a southerly direction, and Mr. I. Silk, of Broadway, St. Kilda, driving northwards in his car, when the smash took place.
Mr. Silk’s car was badly damaged, while the other was only slightly put out of action.
Fortunately, both occupants escaped without sustaining injury. Later an inquiry will be held as to the cause of the mishap.
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Fire Brigade Fund
With regard to the successful bazaar recently held in aid of the local Fire Brigade; it is anticipated, as was stated in last Wednesday’s issue, that when the proceeds from the Queen competition come to hand, a substantial sum will be available on behalf of the Corps.
All Queens are requested to attend at the Mechanics’ Hall on Wednesday evening next, at 8 o’clock, for the purpose of handing in all tickets and monies.
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Personal
Porter W. Bellingham, who has received promotion, left Frankston yesterday.
Mr. Frank Duffy, of Frankston, has been promoted to assistant S.M., and is now stationed at Carrum.
Mr. H. M. Hanfield, manager of the National Bank, Mornington, has been transferred to Kilmore.
Our popular townsman, Mr. Joseph Nott Marsh, has been appointed a Justice of the Peace.
Mrs. Macdonald, of Langwarrin, has returned from a visit to the North Eastern district.
Mr. Walter Patten, of Langwarrin, after a pleasant trip to that country of native flowers, The Grampians, has returned to the district.
The Frankston friends of Dr. McKeddie, the eminent Collins street specialist, will be pleased to learn that he is returning from Europe, and is due to arrive in Melbourne on the 20th inst.
Constable S. E. C. Bullen, of the local police force, is at present on annual leave, and is sojourning in the home circle at Greensborough.
Mounted-Constable Stears, from the Depot, is relieving.
Mr. Harry Docwra is on a visit to the Gippsland Lakes in search of recreation and pleasure. After fishing and boating on Lake Tyres he hopes to pay a visit to the Tambo. His many friends join us in wishing him a pleasant holiday.
Mr. A. B. Morris, who recently underwent a serious operation, returned from Woodend on Saturday. He is making satisfactory progress towards recovery, but it will be several months before he will be fit to actively engage in business.
PUZZLE ZONE
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The Story of a Bottle - A Remarkable Coincidence
On the 12th of the 12th month, 1912, at Hastings, Mr. Dan Hoban, now Cr. Hoban, with three boat men – L. Lewis, T. Lewis and G. Bickley – went for an afternoon’s fishing up the Bay.
At lunch, a bottle of Lager was opened, and “Dan” must do something funny. Feeling in his pockets, he found a traveller’s card, presented by Mr. Tubbs, of the Brewery.
So on this card “Dan” wrote the following:
“This card was put in this bottle by ‘Dan’ Hoban on the 12th of the 12th month, 1912.”
The card was put in the bottle and corked up, then thrown into the sea.
Seven months later, a fishing party of six left, Tooradin in Tom Kraenott’s boat.
With them was a brother of Mr. Tubb’s, the traveller. The party went ashore on French Island for dinner, and Mr. Tubb picked the bottle out of the sand, and on breaking it found his brother’s card in good condition.
The remarkable card was handed to the brother, who, in due course, posted it back to Hastings to “Dan.”
It is still pinned in an old book, and is spoken of as the remarkable card of the remarkable date, and, what is more remarkable still – it’s a true fishing tale.
At last Friday’s sitting of the council, Cr. Hoban showed the wonderful and identical card to a representative of “The Standard.”
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Coronial Inquiry – The Tragic Death of Alfred Ernest Field
The City Coroner (Mr. Berriman) at-
tended Frankston to-day (Friday), and at noon commenced an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Alfred Ernest Field, who, on the night of April 28, 1924, was killed when a motor truck, which he was driving, was run down by a train at the level crossing between Somerville and Baxter.
The inquest had been delayed owing to the condition of John Twyford, orchardist, of Somerville, who at the time of the tragic occurrence, sustained serious injuries, he having been an occupant of the motor truck.
A verdict of accidental death was returned.
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Obituary – Mr. Frederick Henry Floyd
It is with deep regret that we announce the death of an old and respected pioneer in the person of Mr. Frederick H. Floyd, which sad event took place at his residence at Hastings, on Saturday night last, at the advanced age of 88 years.
The deceased, who came to this district over 50 summers ago, took up the fishing trade, which he followed for years, and during that time met with many hardships, but being a man of indomitable will, he persevered with his calling.
He retired from the fishing trade about fourteen years ago, and during that time had enjoyed good health until quite recently, when he began to fail, and taking to his bed three weeks ago, gradually became worse, and passed away.
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 10 & 12 Sep 1924
Eagles fly high to claim premiership
MPFNL
By Brodie Cowburn
MEN'S DIV ONE
MT Eliza has earned its spot in the Division One Grand Final.
The Redlegs played Frankston YCW at Rosebud on Sunday afternoon, with the winner set to play Dromana in this weekend’s season decider.
The Stonecats never got going, and failed to score a goal in the first three quarters. Mt Eliza made them pay, and booked their Grand Final spot with ease.
Mt Eliza beat Frankston YCW 4.6 (30) to 11.11 (77). Christopher Carey, Nicholas MacDonald Girolami, Declan Cole, William Lambert, and Michael West were named in the Redlegs’ best.
Dromana and Mt Eliza will do battle for the premiership at Kinetic Stadium this Sunday, 15 September. The game gets started at 2.30pm.
Frankston YCW’s reserves side fared better earlier in the day. They beat Red Hill by 13 points to book a Grand Final date with Mt Eliza. That match begins at 12pm before the senior side plays.
MEN'S DIV TWO
EDITHVALE-ASPENDALE has put the finishing touches on a near-perfect season by claiming the MPFNL Division Two premiership.
The Eagles have been almost unstoppable this season. They lost just one game during the home-and-away season, and came into last Saturday’s Grand Final against Chelsea as strong favourites.
Chelsea proved up for the challenge
at Kinetic Stadium, and took it right to the ladder leaders. It turned out to be a Grand Final classic.
Edithvale-Aspendale drew first blood and kicked the first goal of the game, but Chelsea struck back with force. The Seagulls booted the next three goals, and took an 11 point lead into the first break.
Chelsea struggled to make an impact during the second quarter, and only managed to score one goal. EdithvaleAspendale capitalised and took back the lead - they were ahead by two goals at the main break.
After another close quarter the game looked poised to go down to the wire. Edi-Asp led by two points heading into the final term.
Liam Hiscock scored an early goal for the Eagles in the last quarter to put them ahead by eight points. Chelsea replied with two goals of their own, and went ahead off the boot of Jack Francis.
Colby Nayna scored the next goal to put Edithvale-Aspendale back in front. Kurt Lo Po scored the next to put the Eagles ahead by eight.
Chelsea managed one more goal late but it wasn’t enough to steal the lead back. Edithvale-Aspendale emerged victorious with an epic 11.16 (82) to 11.11 (77) win.
Lewis Diggins was named best on ground. Tyrone Vickery, Kurt Lo Po, Steve Mannix, and Kris Pendlebury were also named in Edithvale-Aspendale’s best. Vickery booted four goals. There was more joy for EdithvaleAspendale earlier in the day. The reserves won their Grand Final against Seaford 4.11 (35) to 3.4 (22).
Under siege: Frankston YCW had no answers for a rampaging Mt Eliza in their Preliminary Final on Sunday 8 September. Picture: Craig Barrett
MPFNL 2024 Division Two premiers: After clinching the top spot on the ladder at the end of the season, Edi-Asp have won the grand final in Division Two. Picture: Alan Dillon
The 'Hastings Club' celebrates fundraising win, while footy and netball club seek split
Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au
IT has been a tumultuous year for the Hastings Club. Declining use of gaming machines coupled with soaring government charges and taxes had changed profits into losses post-covid. Attempts to negotiate with the state government failed the situation came to a head at a special general meeting on 2 April where members voted to place the organisation into liquidation.
Not all was lost, though. The committee resolved to continue and formed a new entity unencumbered by the burden the gaming machines had created. The Hastings Community and Sports Club Inc was born.
The chair of the new community club, David Gibbs, acknowledged it would be a long and difficult road, and would be “a community effort requiring many to put their shoulder to the wheel.”
Starting with no working capital created a cashflow crisis as the community club struggled to get back on its feet.
This had a trickle down effect on the sporting clubs that have sat under the umbrella of the club for over half a century.
On 21 August an urgent call was put out for $50,000 in working capital to be raised to keep the doors of the club open and get through to the busy preChristmas period.
“The club exceeded its target and secured the capital it needs to make the bistro viable,” said Gibbs.
“We call on the community to continue their support.”
But now a new crisis has emerged.
Last Tuesday, 3 September, a letter from the president of the Hastings Football Netball Club, Dan Lehmann, was posted to social media expressing their desire to become independent of the Hastings Community and Sports Club Inc.
The letter stated “[HFNC] wishes to gain its own independence. Steps have already been put in place as the HFNC has incorporated itself.”
The football club struggled through 2024, no doubt adversely affected by the financial crisis of the community club. The senior and reserves football sides both ended up second last in division two of the MPFNL notching only three wins and two wins respectively. There were positives, though, with the A Grade netball winning their grand final on Saturday (7 September).
The letter to members stated “there is the opportunity for this club to be the greatest on the peninsula through hard work of volunteers with a passion for the success of HFNC.
“Our club is amazing and at a point of change and transition both on and off field. Success can be immediate [and] with hard work, commitment and dedication... we will be okay”.
Lehmann, speaking to The News, said “We will still have a relationship with the social club. We just want to have our own financial independence.”
“This year, with everything that has happened, it has been very difficult to run a football club.”
Asked if HFNC was “jumping ship” now there are difficult times, after benefitting for so many years from gaming machine revenue, Lehmann said “of course, if something is going well, you’re not going to change it. If it isn’t, we have to look at it.”
It is not yet known how new arrangements would work. Potentially, one entity would control the operation of the football and netball, with another entity controlling the facilities required to operate functionally.
“These things will need to be worked through,” said Lehmann.
“We want to sit with the social club and discuss what it looks like moving forward”.
One person with a long-standing involvement in the club said “the football club is trying to divert energy away from the successful work plugging the leak in the Titanic, and are instead asking members to put their efforts into rearranging deck chairs”.
The HFNC have set a meeting date of 15 September where there will be “a discussion to action” the split, ironically to be held at the club they wish to break away from.
THEHASTINGS CLUB
Basso wins fourth-straight kart title
OFF the back of an impressive win at the City of Melbourne Titles, Team Mathew Basso Racing ventured to the Goulburn Valley to compete once again at the Australasian Kart Titles. Having won the last three consecutive Australasian Karting Red Plates, 14-year-old Mathew, who lives in Mount Martha, was determined to bring home a fourth win.
Being the tight, technical track that the Numurkah circuit is, qualifying is pivotal to securing a front-running starting place for the final. So, the team were understandably nervous heading into qualifying after registering as fourth fastest in the timed practice session prior.
After re-evaluating and tuning the kart, Mathew was able to fight back in the qualifying session, getting on the front row; narrowly missing out on pole position by a mere 0.019s to Ryan Taborsky.
Set with the task of starting out of P2, Basso still had all the hard work
to do as he lined up on the outside of Taborsky for the heat races. Taborsky’s favourable qualifying position benefitted him in the opening race, as he beat Mathew by no more than a kart-length across the line. Basso then proceeded to display an unrivalled level of precision and skill, kicking it up a gear and lumping the pressure on the opposition as he went on to win heats two and three by a resounding 1.3s and 4.9s.
The team’s efforts had been rewarded with a pole position start for the final, this time Taborsky set to start out of P2 as the leading pair swapped places for the final time. With the Basso bullet brimming with confidence, could anyone slow him down?
The flag dropped and we were underway, a perfect start for Mathew as he swooped into the lead! The #18 was able to build a slight gap, before fellow competitor, Cohen Naumann, began reeling him in. Basso’s tyres were still cold, the kart coming up to
temperature while the young driver was still vulnerable, Naumann sliding past to take the lead. Basso refused to give in, determined to push through the momentary difficulties to bite back and hit the lead! That was all she wrote, Basso pulled the trigger on the #18 to break away from the field, going on to take a stellar victory by 1.7s as they crossed the chequered flag. It was four Australasian Kart Titles on the bounce for Mathew Basso Racing, the squad thrilled with the result! In the post-race interview, Mathew had this to say about his racing weekend: “Man, I love this event. The people are fantastic, and the club really does a great job every year. The racing was close, especially with the circuit being only a 23+ second lap time; things can happen fast. I have competed at this event since 2019 as a Cadet 9, and besides the COVID years in 2020 /2021 where the race was cancelled, I have won four on the trot, which is just fantastic”.
MATHEW Basso celebrates his first place in the Australasian Kart Titles.
Picture: Supplied
Frankston YCW were too strong for the Frankston Bombers in under 17s netball winning 31 to 21. The Stonecats have four netball teams playing in the Grand Finals next Saturday at Lloyd Park, Langwarrin.
Picture: Craig Barrett
THE cover of a “special promotion” edition of Western Port News produced by MPNG. The letter from HFNC Club president Dan Lehmann stated “There has been communication sent out to the public with an image of a mascot wearing the mighty HFNC jumper. The communication was aimed at bringing people through the doors of the venue of the Hastings Club and not a reflection of the HFNC financials and its future. The HFNC do not endorse this image.”
Curtain falls on 2024 season
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
RELEGATION, retirements and a remarkable comeback made for a roller-coaster final round of the 2024 State League season.
There also was a significant personal milestone in the much-lauded career of Dave Greening when the doyen of goalscorers won his 10th league Golden Boot award.
Add to that a change of coach at a local State 5 club and there was no shortage of news to emerge from the season’s swansong.
Frankston Pines succumbed to a first-half goal from Oscar Mariner-Stone losing 1-0 away to Elwood City on Saturday and losing their State 3 South-East status in the process.
Pines have a topsy-turvy league history this century which has taken them to the highest club level under the state federation’s banner and also sent them tumbling into the old Provisional Leagues. But they have proven remarkably resilient and although their senior women’s program closed down this year their junior and all-abilities programs give the club hope for the future.
There were a host of players calling it a day on Saturday.
Peninsula Strikers defender Andy McIntyre and Skye United’s Alex Van Heerwarden, Brett Heskins, Daniel Walsh, Mark O’Connor and Mo El Hassan all ended their senior playing careers.
And they all marched off the pitch as winners with Strikers comprehensively beating promoted Hampton East Brighton 3-0 and Skye downing Bentleigh United Cobras 4-3.
East Brighton came to Centenary Park hoping to celebrate winning the State 2 South-East title but Strikers hadn’t read the script.
By the time it was 3-0 the handful of young East Brighton fans who thought they could disrupt Strikers’ keeper Ben Caballero by standing just to the side of his goal and setting off a plastic air horn had finally realised the futility of their actions. They decamped to the outer part of the ground and little was heard from them until the end of the match when one of them decided to light a flare and throw it onto the pitch in a fit of pique.
Strikers took 21 minutes to strike after the visitors couldn’t clear another long throw from Billy Rae and Steve Elliott turned quickly and hit the mark with a powerful low drive.
Seven minutes later Tom Wood finished in style after being put through by Cooper Andrews.
The final nail in East Brighton’s coffin was delivered in the 63rd minute after a superb long ball from Wayne Gordon sent Noah Musso on a darting run into the area only to be brought down for a penalty.
Riley Anderton had no trouble converting.
Strikers finished a promising season in third place in the league with 45 points and would have won promotion in most seasons in State 2. It’s the club’s highest points total in 17 years and its highest in State 2 since the turn of the century. At game’s end head coach Scott Morrison applauded the efforts of his players but singled out McIntyre for special mention.
“Macca is a warrior, the kind of guy every club wants to have on the pitch and off,” he said.
“He’s the first name on the teamsheet, he’s as hard as nails, consistent and humble and we will miss him.
“He spent two years at Strikers and apart from me taking him off in the last minute today he played every minute of every game – what a shift he’s put in.”
For Skye’s El Hassan it’s been a 17-year shift starting in the juniors and his contribution was honoured on Saturday as he led out the side wearing the captain’s armband for the first time.
Head coach Phil McGuinness acknowledged the departures by selecting the most experienced starting 11 of the season.
After just five minutes Daniel Attard’s header was saved by the Bentleigh custodian but Brett Heskins was on hand to bundle the ball over the line for the opener.
In the 10th minute Mitch Blake played Attard in and he finished well into the bottom corner to double the lead.
But the goal of the match came a few minutes later when Van Heerwaarden unleashed from over 30 metres and found the top corner seemingly putting Skye in cruise control.
However Bentleigh clawed its way back into the contest with two goals from Daniel Maiorana and another from Miguel Ramone Anderson to make it 3-3 at half-time.
The second half was a slogging affair but this was to be Skye’s day and in the 80th minute Blake latched on to Marcus Colliers’ interception then leathered the ball home for the winner.
It was an emotional day for the home club which finished in seventh place with one more point than it gleaned in the previous year’s campaign.
In State 1 news Mornington got off the floor to finish Banyule City’s promotion hopes at Dallas Brooks Park on Saturday.
Banyule led 3-0 at half-time and the contest was over. Or so it seemed.
But the home team had other ideas.
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Banyule failed to clear a long throw in the 49th minute and Jack Kimber spun and shot from just inside the box to make it 3-1.
Seven minutes later a Max Civil header from Halil Reki’s cross made it 3-2 and a curled freekick from Reki in the 67th minute tied it all up.
Reki also had a hand in the winner as his cross from the right in the 70th minute was headed down by Kyle Johnson and Joe O’Brien nipped in to steer the ball past Banyule keeper Lee Mottershead from close range.
In State 4 news Baxter and Somerville finished their seasons on a winning note while Chelsea and Mentone both drew.
A Davide Sbalchiero double and goals from Declan Seca and Keegan Myatt underpinned Baxter’s 4-1 away win over Keysborough on Saturday.
Somerville Eagles ended Monash University’s promotion hopes with a 2-1 win at Westernport Secondary College last weekend.
Monash struck first through a questionable handball from Corey Riddle in the 35th minute and James Oana converted from the spot.
The lead didn’t last long.
A Somerville corner led to a delightful cross from Marcus Anastasiou and Josh Simmons was free at the back post to head home.
The second half was much like the first with Somerville having more chances but Monash looked dangerous on the counter and was denied by the woodwork.
The decisive moment came in the 65th minute.
A cross from Alessio Izzo led to a goalmouth scramble and Conor Mcfall hammered his leftfooted strike into the bottom corner.
Chelsea drew 2-2 away to Springvale City last weekend.
Gus Macleod’s side led twice through Daniel Vella and Harry Salisbury but had to settle for a point.
Mentone played out a goalless draw against Endeavour United at Mentone Grammar Playing Fields on Saturday.
Mentone’s Ricky Balcaceres missed the outstanding opportunity in the first half when he somehow scooped the ball over the bar just two metres from goal.
The visitors hit the woodwork twice in the second half but the game ended in stalemate.
In State 5 news Mount Martha will have a new head coach next season.
Andrew Hall has stepped down due to work commitments and has been replaced by assistant Charlie Platt.
The Civic Reserve outfit couldn’t give Hall a winning send-off at home losing 3-1 on Saturday to FC Noble Hurricanes.
The result clinched promotion for the visitors who were 3-0 up when Mount Martha captain Adam Steele converted from the spot late in the contest.
Rosebud rounded off its title-winning season with Saturday’s 3-1 home win over Seaford United. There was a celebratory atmosphere for the newly crowned champion home team who were given a guard of honour by their opponent before kick-off.
But that’s where Seaford’s philanthropy ended and it didn’t take long before a poor back pass from Jacob Bigg was pounced on by Mitch Hawkins to give the visitors the lead.
It remained at 1-0 going into half-time but the second half was a different matter.
Caleb Davies’ left-foot shot levelled the scores before the Green Machine kicked into action with a double against his old side that sealed victory and made him the league’s leading scorer yet again.
Cue celebration reboot.
Aspendale missed out on promotion by a point after Saturday’s 1-0 home win over Endeavour Hills Fire.
Had FC Noble Hurricanes slipped up Gregor Macnab’s side would have been eyeing a State 4 campaign but it was not to be.
Aspendale started this contest in nervous fashion given what was at stake and there were no clearcut chances to either side in the first half.
That changed after the break with a James Macnab shot striking a post before being cleared.
Shortly after Liam Norris was fouled and Macnab’s free-kick was met by Gianluca Bozzo who powered home his header for the only goal of the match.
Aspendale continued to work hard and had a Koray Yildirim penalty well saved by Endeavour keeper Josh Permal.
Mount Eliza ended the season on a high note following Saturday’s 5-0 home win over Pakenham United.
Doubles to Harris Battison and Austin Mcewen and an own goal helped Mount Eliza to finish in fifth spot on the ladder.
Off the pitch the club faced the disruption of a change of head coach in the first half of the season but has cemented its position in the top half of the table.
Calling it quits: Peninsula Strikers defender Andy McIntyre (left) and Skye United defender Alex Van Heerwarden have retired. Pictures: Paul Seeley and Gemma Sliz
