A DOG trainer is being kicked out of Carrum Community Hall after more than two decades as a tenant.
Jennifer Wilcox has run Paw Behaviour Dog Training from the hall for
more than 20 years. Last month, she says she was abruptly kicked out by Kingston Council.
“I have run classes at the hall since around 2001 and in that time have never had a complaint about anything at all.
I have tried speaking to the local councillor but he has resigned and council
is in caretaker mode due to elections,” Wilcox said. “As one of the only professional dog trainers in the country providing this service to the community, I am absolutely appalled at the lack of consultation or discussion prior to this decision. I cannot even get anyone to call me back from Kingston.”
Among the services provided by Paw Behaviour is training for guide dogs and other service dogs.
Despite a petition with more than 1200 signatures protesting the decision, Kingston Council is digging in its heels.
Council’s acting community strengthening general manager Kate Waters said
“while I can understand the business is disappointed, it is simply not appropriate to co-locate a dog training business inside a community hall that also hosts seniors exercise groups, card groups, first birthday parties, kids’ activities, and other community users.”
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Teacher vacancies up but experts optimistic
Brendan Rees brendan@baysidenews.com.au
TEACHER vacancies have climbed to 53 in the Mornington, Frankston, and Kingston areas amid a statewide teacher shortage, but industry experts maintain there is no cause for concern in the peninsula region.
According to the data from the Schools Vic careers website there are 37 teacher vacancies, 14 support roles, and two principal positions available.
It comes after the state opposition conducted a Freedom of Information request, which revealed this month that the state government is spending more than $1 million a day on casual relief teachers as more than 1300 teacher positions remain vacant across the state.
The Australian Education Union’s Victorian branch president Meredith Peace said casual relief teachers (CRTs) played a crucial role in supporting Victoria’s public education system.
“But an over-reliance on CRTs as a solution to a workforce shortage crisis is a band-aid measure by a government which has let schools down by failing to invest in genuine solutions to an ongoing problem,” she said.
Tim Arnold, director of Free Agency, which provides casuals to government schools, said he is confident of the teacher vacancies being filled in the Mornington, Frankston, and Kingston areas because “it’s a desirable part of the world to work”.
“That’s not a part of the state that’s a real hurt point for filling jobs because people want to live down on the peninsula,” he told The News
“You’re going to have trouble getting people into jobs in those bigger growth schools that need 10 new teachers, 10 new classes,” such as in the Cranbourne and Clyde areas.
“All industries are struggling with labour post COVID. However, a lot of support is going into providing many staff to schools across the state and lots of work going into filling vacancies that have arisen in areas.”
He also noted “this is the absolute peak prime time of the year where they’re advertising roles for next year”.
In relation to the spending of $1 million a day on relief teachers, Arnold conceded this “might be true” but the break-down of what the government was spending the money on was “incorrect”, with the $1 million figure encompassing planned leave, absences for long service leave, professional development, and more.
Fiona Longmuir, a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education at Monash University and co-leader of the Education Workforce for the Future Impact Lab, said the peninsula was “probably more of the easier staff areas” as opposed to other parts of the state.
“We know the shortages are really blatantly and significantly impacting lower advantage schools in much more severe ways than obvi-
ously, schools with sort of higher levels of socioeconomic advantage, and particularly as well across the public-private divide as well,” she said.
She said overall there was a “big job in helping change that public discourse around what we expect from our teachers and how we treat them”.
“[We need to] make it clear that teachers are working very hard and doing their very best.”
Julie Sonnemann, education director at Impact Economics, said the casual teacher relief shortage in Victoria “is a concern” and “there’s also fundamental issues in teaching around the working environment, hours, and salaries that need to be addressed”.
“Teaching is a great career choice with lots of rewards, but we need to make it easier for people to do the job too.”
Education Minister Ben Carroll said there was a promising increase in recruitment in teaching every year.
“Teacher shortages are a national challenge, but we are leading the way forward with free teaching degrees, financial incentives for hard-to-staff roles like in regional areas, paid placements for students training to be teachers and employment-based degrees,” he said.
Shadow Education Minister Jess Wilson said the government’s reliance on casual relief teachers meant “less stability for students and higher costs for taxpayers”.
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Dog trainer eviction ‘devastating’
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“Following a review of our council halls, the business was advised via email and phone discussions that the Carrum Community Hall will no longer be available. We have offered them an extended three-month notice period to find an alternative location. We have also committed to work with them to find a suitable outdoor location at a council venue if they would
like to continue using a council space to run their business,” Waters said. “An EOI process for new user groups to co-share the Carrum Community Hall, and a range of other community halls, will open later this month as part of a push to increase use of council facilities.”
Paw Behaviour Dog Training can use the hall until 31 December.
Wilcox has defended her business, saying “there are only between four
New life saving chief
LIFE Saving Victoria has appointed a new chief of its emergency response team.
Kirsty Robertson (pictured below) has been named LSV’s chief operations officer for emergency management capability and response. In a statement, LSV said “with over 25 years of leadership experience in disaster response and the non-profit sector, Kirsty brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role.”
Robertson said “I am honoured to join Life Saving Victoria and contribute to its critical mission. I look forward to working with the incredible team and dedicated volunteers to ensure the safety and resilience of our communities, particularly in the face of the unique challenges posed by water safety and emergency management.”
and six puppies inside at any one time. It is important to have this indoor/outdoor venue so the dogs can toilet, and it is important to be accessible because of my clients who have disabilities and need training for service dogs.”
“Personally, this is absolutely devastating for me. My tiny business survived Covid and we had some plans for the new year which are now all gone,” she said.
An election is being held for Kingston City Council.
Check the mail for your ballot pack
Ballot packs containing voting material were mailed to enrolled voters from Monday 7 October.
This is a postal election only.
If you do not receive your ballot pack by Tuesday 15 October please visit vec.vic.gov.au to complete the online replacement form, or call 131 832 to arrange a replacement.
Candidates
Candidates who have nominated for election are listed in the ballot packs and at vec.vic.gov.au
A photo and candidate statement will also be included if provided by candidates. Responses to a candidate questionnaire, if provided, are available at vec.vic.gov.au
How to vote correctly
You must complete your ballot paper correctly for your vote to count. Put the number 1 in the box next to the candidate you want to see elected, then number all the other boxes in order of your choice. You must number every box and only use each number once.
Councillor quits at the finish line
SIGN vandalism is an unsanctioned tradition every election, and this year a former Kingston councillor elected in 2020 appears to have been caught in the act.
Cameron Howe was elected as a first-time councillor in 2020 and is not running in this month’s contest. In a video seen by The News, Howe can be seen ripping down an election poster belonging to candidate Georgina Oxley and throwing it towards the train tracks.
Howe resigned from council, effective 5 October, last week. He did not respond to requests for comment.
Kingston Council has confirmed Howe’s resignation. It said in a statement “Cr Cameron Howe has resigned from Kingston City Council effective 5 October 2024. Cr Howe has not registered as a candidate for election for
the next term of council.”
Although Cameron Howe is not running, his father is contesting Banksia Ward. In a statement posted on his Facebook page last month, Cameron Howe said “Chris Howe will replace me as a candidate this October, with my exit from local government after four years as the representative of Carrum, Patterson Lakes and Bonbeach.”
“Residents deserve a better go with better value, requiring the time and tenacity that Chris Howe has as a retired businessman and a longtime local resident of 35 years, minus the fluff as a genuine independent without any political party affiliations,” he said.
SCREENSHOTS from a video which appears to show former Kingston councillor Cameron Howe (inset) taking down election posters. Pictures: Supplied
How to return your ballot pack
Put your completed ballot paper in the ballot paper envelope, complete the declaration, then post it ASAP using the reply-paid envelope provided, or hand deliver it during election office hours to:
Suites 1.08 and 1.09
Level 1, 4 - 10 Jamieson Street
Cheltenham
Voting
is compulsory
Voting is compulsory for all voters who were enrolled at 4 pm on Wednesday 7 August. This includes state-enrolled and council-enrolled voters.
If you don’t vote and don’t have a valid excuse, you may be fined.
Your completed ballot pack must be in the mail or hand delivered by 6 pm Friday 25 October.
State-enrolled voters can register for free VoterAlert SMS and email reminders at vec.vic.gov.au
PAW Behaviour Dog Training’s Tracey Edwards, Amanda Fussell, and Jennifer Wilcox (L to R). Picture: Supplied
Kingston City Council postal election
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.
“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!”
The government has tabled “The Aged Care Bill” that is the biggest reform to the industry in 30 years. This will impact those entering Residential Aged Care or accessing a Home Care package. Home care packages will be renamed as “Support at Home”. There will be 8 specific levels and 2 short term levels. Home care package funding is estimated to increase by up to $25,000 per annum. The out-of-pocket daily cost is expected to increase for most recipients.
Currently, aged care facilities need to seek approval to charge above $550,000 for a room. From 1 January 2025, facilities will only need approval if charging over $750,000.
This will likely result in most facilities automatically increasing their Refundable Accommodation Deposits or RADs to $750,000 from 1 January 2025.
At present the RAD is fully refundable on exit, however, the proposed change from 1st July 2025 will enable the Aged Care provider to retain up to 2% of the RAD each year or up to 10% over 5 years.
An increase in the Basic Daily Care Fee and renaming of such will apply and the abolishing of the current Means Tested Care Fee and introduction of a Non-Clinical Care Contribution is proposed to be implemented. The government indicates that half of all new residents entering care from 1 July 2025 will comparatively contribute more under the new aged care means testing rules.
As an example, a part pensioner with $500,000 in assets (after paying a $500,000 RAD) will pay an additional sum of $37,000 per annum in ongoing fees for the first year in care.
You can join the Frankston Arts Centre as a Member at any time of year for the low cost of $50 for an Individual or $100 for a Joint Membership. Benefits include discounted tickets, invitations to the annual Season launch event, priority bar service, deferred payment for tickets and pre-sale opportunities.
Keep up to date about upcoming shows at thefac.com.au and subscribe to e-news to hear first about new shows on sale.
Pictured above: FAC Members Kerry Newton, Manager Arts & Culture Tammy Ryan, Colin Hughes, Graeme Levey, Myrtle Hughes. Photo: supplied
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
Peninsula Lifestyle Retirement Village is a friendly new concept in retirement living, boasting high quality bespoke residential villas set inside a secure, gated community. Peninsula Lifestyle retirement villas deliver a unique quality of life and first-rate owner benefits. It’s the smart choice.
Discover a boutique, family-friendly, comfort-plus lifestyle village –with just 46 Villas that’s what Peninsula Lifestyle Retirement Village in Baxter offers.
Each Villa offers retirement luxury living with Caesarstone benchtops, air conditioning, built -in-robes, double glazed windows, high ceilings and European appliances.
Share stories with other residents over a cuppa in the community centre or get creative with those who share similar interests.
Whether it be a craft morning, a game of indoor bowls, darts, billiards or simply enjoying a movie or sports event on our big screen.
Tone up in the gym, while away hours in the potting shed and raised vegetable gardens or simply relax with a book from the library.
Discover Independent Living with a sense of community complete with security for peace of mind.
Inspired by some of Australia’s most celebrated, heritage-listed retirement properties, Peninsula Lifestyle Retirement Village is designed to be both beautiful and practical. With gardens and walking paths arranged around the beautifully appointed clubhouse, its pedestrian-friendly village layout connects residents to friends and neighbours, and to the village’s social hub. You’ll revel in the benefits of smartly designed one- and two-bedroom villas in a keyless swipe-to-enter gated community set among stunningly landscaped gardens.
The Peninsula Lifestyle Retirement Village delivers retirement living at its best.
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Motorcycle fatalities ‘concerning’
AN increase in motorcycle fatalities has prompted calls for greater caution on the road.
Statewide there had been 52 motorcyclist fatalities at the beginning of October. There were 53 recorded in the entirety of 2023. The five-year average for the period spanning January to September is 32.8.
Motorcycle fatalities occur disproportionately in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. There have been eight in Casey/Cardinia/Dandenong so far this year, five in Glen Eira/Kingston, and two in Frankston.
At least 60 per cent of fatal motorcycle crashes are multi-vehicle collisions, and most of them occur at intersections. Failing to give way is the most common factor when the other party is at fault, and excessive speed is the most common factor when the rider is at fault.
Victoria Police road policing assistant commissioner Glenn Weir said the spike in fatal motorcycle crashes is “incredibly concerning and has shown no sign of slowing down.”
“We’re about to enter what has traditionally been the highest risk period for motorcyclist fatalities, and yet with still three months remaining in the year, we’re close to surpassing the total number of motorcyclist deaths for all
of 2023,” he said. “During Motorcycle Awareness Month, and in the months following, we’ll have an increased focus on rider safety through education and enforcement, but we’re asking all road users to consider how they can contribute to making our roads safer.
“For motorists, that means watching out for motorcyclists, being present behind the wheel and aware of your surroundings. For motorcyclists, it means keeping yourself safe with the right protective gear and avoiding risky riding behaviour like excessive speeding.
“Now is not the time to be complacent – it’s up to all of us to do everything we can to prevent further motorcyclist deaths. Every rider death is one too many.”
Pedestrian hurt
A WOMAN has been taken to hospital with critical injuries after she was allegedly struck by a motorcyclist in Carrum Downs last week.
The motorcyclist allegedly hit the pedestrian as she crossed McCormicks Road at around 7.20pm on 8 October.
The 31-year-old Carrum Downs woman was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
Police arrested a 29-year-old Inverloch man at the scene, and took him to hospital. He was allegedly unlicensed and returned a positive oral fluid test. He was charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury, drive in a manner dangerous, and unlicensed driving.
In a statement, police allege that they spotted the driver shortly before the crash. They say they were not pursuing him when he crashed.
“Local police were quickly on scene after coming across the rider just prior to the collision. Officers were heading to another job and travelling along McCormicks Road when the rider, along with another solo, turned in front of their vehicle from Gamble Road. It appears at this stage the rider immediately reacted and took off, just prior to the collision, when he spotted police. Police were not in pursuit of the motorcycle at the time of the collision,” a Victoria Police statement read. “Professional Standards Command will have oversight of the investigation, as per usual practice, where police have been in the vicinity of a critical injury collision.”
The man was scheduled to face Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 9 October.
Charges after ramming
A POLICE officer has been injured in an alleged ramming in Seaford.
At around midday on 4 October, police attempted to pull over an allegedly stolen car on Seaford Road. The driver allegedly reversed into a police car, and rammed it several times.
The driver, a 34-year-old Seaford man, got out and allegedly fled on foot. He was arrested and charged with two counts of assault police, two counts of resist police, intentionally expose emergency service worker to risk by driving, theft of motor vehicle, prohibited person possess firearm, and other traffic related offences.
The police officer was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The man charged was remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 16 October.
Frankston Council pays up for CEO role
Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au
FRANKSTON Council ratepayers forked out an extra $40,000 dollars towards the CEO’s remuneration in 2024, council’s annual report has revealed.
Phil Cantillon was appointed Frankston Council CEO in September 2019 after a short stint as acting CEO. In mid-2023 he signed a new contract to extend his tenure until 2026.
Frankston Council’s 2023/2024 annual report has revealed that the CEO’s total remuneration was between $470,000 and $479,999 in 2024. In 2023 the highest paid member of Frankston Council’s staff received between $420,000 and $429,999. The 2021/2022 annual report stated that Frankston Council’s highest paid member of key management received remuneration between $380,000 and $389,999.
Total remuneration reported in council’s annual reports includes salary, paid leave, superannuation, termination payments, net movement in leave provisions, and contribution for the private use of a vehicle if applicable. Higher payments to other council officers during a period of leave and an increase in superannuation were significant contributors to the extra spending in the 2023/2024 financial year, The News understands.
Council’s corporate and commercial services director Kim Jaensch said “the remuneration of key management personnel information reported in our annual report includes a range of costs associated with roles, and not just individual salaries. Other components
include higher duties paid to directors when acting as CEO, paid leave, accrued long service leave as well as statutory superannuation increases.”
“CEO remuneration is subject to the review of the CEO Employment and Remuneration Committee and is reviewed annually in line with the CEO performance review and contract requirements,” she said.
Frankston Council’s 2023/2024 annual report also revealed that council recorded a surplus of $32.62 million. That surplus includes grant money received for the Kananook Commuter Car Park project and a $17.748 million increase in “non-monetary contributions”, mostly related to the Sandhurst Estate formal asset transfer.
Without non-recurrent capital grants, cash capital contributions, and non-monetary capital contributions, Frankston Council recorded a deficit of $23.185 million in the 2023/2024 financial year.
Frankston Council increased rate revenue by 3.5 percent in 2023/2024, the maximum increase allowed under the state government’s rate cap. The average rate per property assessment was $1725 - in comparison, the average rate per property assessment in 2019/2020 was $1589.
The annual report highlighted the completion of the $36.6 million Jubilee Park Stadium, the $8.82 million Eric Bell Pavilion, and the $5.33 million Kevin Collopy Pavilion as among the highlights of the last year.
Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn
THE opening of Jubilee Park Stadium was listed as a big milestone for Frankston Council. Picture: Supplied
The Guide
TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK
FRIDAY
MINISERIES:
ABC TV, 8.30pm
THURSDAY
TOP GEAR AUSTRALIA
TEN, 7.30pm
Arguably the birthplace of the high-performance sports car, Italy is the first stop for Australia’s newly minted Top Gear trio: Survivor host Jonathan LaPaglia, The Amazing Race’s Beau Ryan and Mighty Car Mods’ Blair Joscelyne, who are on a mission to discover why the country has such a monopoly on supercars – road-testing a Maserati MC20 Cielo, a Ferrari 296 GTS and an $11 million Pagani Codalunga through the hills of Tuscany. A high-octane adventure with oodles of chemistry between its hosts, there’s plenty of mileage in this reboot.
NOLLY
Helena Bonham Carter once again reigns supreme in this striking portrait of UK daytime TV pioneer Noele “Nolly” Gordon. The first woman to appear on colour television anywhere in the world, Nolly became a household name in the UK. Writer Russell T Davies (Doctor Who, It’s a Sin) meticulously researched the three-part series by speaking to Nolly’s friends and former co-stars, aiming to create a story that faithfully charts the TV legend’s fight for her career. It’s stellar stuff.
Thursday, October 17
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
SATURDAY
SO LONG, MARIANNE
SBS, 9.55pm
When it comes to legendary love stories, they don’t get much more romantic than the decade-long relationship between singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen and author Marianne Ihlen. Countless Cohen songs were inspired by their bond, which began on the Greek island of Hydra in 1960. Oppenheimer’s Alex Wolff and Norwegian actress Thea Sofie Loch Naess star as the poetically gifted pair in this extraordinary miniseries, which promises a nuanced, two-sided retelling of their romance. Aussies Anna Torv and Noah Taylor also feature as novelists Charmian Clift and George Johnston. It begins as Cohen leaves Montreal to find his purpose, as Ihlen’s marriage falls apart.
SUNDAY
FISK
ABC TV, 8pm
Change is in the air as Kitty Flanagan’s award-winning probate law comedy returns for a third season. Not only has solicitor Helen Tudor-Fisk (Flanagan) bought a home and moved out of her dad’s backyard yoga studio, but she’s now a name partner at Gruber & Fisk – which means taking on more responsibility for the inevitable chaos that unfolds there. In premiere “Bees in the Hive”, Helen tries to become a social butterfly to replace Ray (Marty Sheargold) after he broke the Business and Breakfast networking group’s rules. Better than Fisk is a perfectly calibrated comedy.
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NINE (9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 Muster Dogs. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Grayson’s Art Club. (PG, R) 10.55 Revolution: Ideas That Changed The World. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point: Road Trip. (R) 2.55 Yiyili. (PGa, R) 3.05 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Hampton Court: Behind Closed Doors. (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: Missing And Alone. (2022, Mav) CindyMarie Small, Megan Best, Verity Marks. 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. (PG) 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)
7.35 Great Australian Walks: Bathers Way. (PG) Gina Chick explores Bathers Way.
8.30 National Parks From Above: Turkey. (PG) Takes a look at Turkey’s Göreme Historical National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
9.25 Paris Has Fallen. (M) Zara and Vincent pursue Pearce.
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Fallen. (Premiere, Malv)
12.30 Wolf. (Malsv, R) 3.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R) 4.35 Bamay. (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) Tane loses his cool. 8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. Explores life behind bars is like for prisoners Adrian Bayley, Katherine Knight and Simon Gittany.
9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Maria James. (MA15+av, R) Ron Iddles revisits his first homicide case, the 1980 stabbing murder of bookshop owner Maria James. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News.
11.00 Soham: Catching A Killer. (Mav, R) 12.00 Magnum P.I. (Mav) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (PGl) Follows the activities of police units.
8.30 RPA: Ballerina Valma. (PGm) Robotic surgery could offer a former professional ballerina a second chance to dance.
9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mm) A man develops a nasty haematoma. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 The Equalizer. (Mav) 11.50 Resident Alien. (Mav) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG,
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Friday, October 18
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Millie Ross meets a plantsman.
8.30 Miniseries: Nolly. (Ml) Part 1 of 3. After nearly two decades on her show, a soap opera star is fired at the height of her success.
9.20 Question Everything. (R)
Presented by Wil Anderson and Jan Fran.
9.50 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
10.35 ABC Late News.
10.50 Miniseries: Nolly. (Ml)
12.20 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.10 Rage. (PG)
6am Children’s Programs. 6.40pm Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 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. 10.40 Late Programs.
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(R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Ruthless Renegades. (2020, Mav) 2.00 House Of Wellness.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome: Lost Gladiators Of The Colosseum. (PGav) Takes a look at gladiators.
8.30 Castle Secrets. (Mav) Takes a look at castles, including one with a gothic chapel erected over a supposed gateway to hell.
9.25 Rise Of The Nazis: The Downfall. (Mav, R) Part 2 of 3.
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 The Allegation. (MA15+a)
12.25 Miniseries: Four Lives. (Mal, R)
3.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Graham Ross visits the North Coast Botanic Garden.
8.30 MOVIE: Jerry Maguire. (1996, Mls, R) A sports agent has a moral epiphany which costs him his job and his fiancée. He resolves to rebuild his career with the one athlete who stayed loyal to him and a colleague who believed in him. Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr, Renée Zellweger.
11.30 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
12.00 To Be Advised.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Week 1. Australia v Tonga. 10.00 Pacific Championships: Australia Vs Tonga Post-Match. Post-match news and analysis.
10.30 MOVIE: Criminal. (2016, MA15+lv, R) A CIA operative’s consciousness is transferred. Kevin Costner.
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)
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) The team helps a grandmother and her daughters. 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 To Be Advised. 10.45 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.10 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm One Star Reviews. 2.45 Devoured. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.30 The Casketeers. 6.00 Abandoned Places. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. 9.35 Booze, Bets And Sex That Built America. 11.05 The Doll Factory. 12.05am Better Things. 1.20 Dark Side Of The Ring. 2.15 Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Left Off The Map. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30
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6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Songlines On Screen. 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. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 Black As. 6.40 Great Blue Wild. 7.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 7.45 MOVIE: Where The Wild Things Are. (2009, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Stand By Me. (1986, M) 11.05 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
Eat Wheaties! Continued. (2020, PG) 6.40 The Producers. (1967, PG) 8.20 Oka! (2012, PG) 10.20 Leonardo Dicaprio: Most Wanted. (2021, M) 11.25 Defiance. (2008, M) 1.55pm The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 3.55 Skies Of Lebanon. (2020, PG, Italian) 5.40 RBG. (2018, PG) 7.30 Paradise Road. (1997, M) 9.35 Lawless. (2012, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.
Saturday, October 19
Unforgotten. (Final, Mal, R)
Grantchester. (Mv, R)
Question Everything. (R)
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake. (R) 4.55 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Australian Story: Betrayal – Hannah Grundy. (R) Leigh Sales chats with Hannah Grundy.
6.30 Back Roads: Charlton, Victoria. (PG, R) Anna Daniels travels to Charlton, Victoria.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Grantchester. (PGv) Esme’s friend Mae is murdered.
8.20 Vera. (Mav, R) Vera and the team investigate after a young man is found dead in the back of a truck.
9.50 Return To Paradise. (Final, Mav, R) A mine owner is found dead.
10.45 Miniseries: Better. (Malv, R)
11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
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7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 2.00 La Brea. 3.00 The Golden Girls. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Valentine’s Day. (2010, M) 10.05 MOVIE: The Hustle. (2019, M) Midnight Love Island UK. 1.20 Below Deck. 2.20 The Nanny. 3.20 Transformers: Cyberverse. 3.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 American
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Growing A Greener World. (R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Bouddi Wild Swim. 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 4.00 Wonders Of Scotland. (R) 4.25 The Bride Flights. (PG, R) 5.30 Mauthausen: Camp Of No Return. (PGaw, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Inside Windsor Castle. (PG) A look at the history of Windsor Castle.
8.25 Bombing Brighton: The Plot To Kill Thatcher. Explores the 1984 Brighton hotel bombing that claimed the lives of five people.
9.55 So Long, Marianne. (Premiere, MA15+) Charts a love story.
10.50 Something Undone. (Mal) Farid has dinner at the Cape family home.
11.50 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)
3.30 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
4.20 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Fresh Off The Boat. 9.30 Speechless. 9.50 Officially Amazing. 10.20 Dragon Ball Super. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Capricorn One. Continued. (1977, PG) 7.15 RBG. (2018, PG)
Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Call Of The Wild. (1972, PG) 5.30 Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Women’s. Week 1. Australia v Papua New Guinea. 7.30 Antiques Downunder. 8.30 MOVIE: Rambo: Last Blood. (2019, MA15+) 10.25 MOVIE: Out Of Time. (2003, M) 12.35am Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) Highlights from the past week. 12.00 Horse Racing. Caulfield Cup Carnival and TAB Everest Day. 5.30 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team goes snorkelling with sea lions and samples its way through Zurich.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A passenger is concealing something in her luggage.
7.30 MOVIE: Ghostbusters II. (1989, PGh, R) The Ghostbusters revive the business. Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd.
9.45 MOVIE: Venom: Let There Be Carnage. (2021, Malv) A convicted murderer discovers Eddie Brock’s secret and becomes the host for a terrifying symbiote. Tom Hardy, Woody Harrelson. 11.45 To Be Advised.
12.45 Taken. (Mav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (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 Our State On A Plate. (PG) 12.30 My Way. (PG, R) 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.30 Innovation Nation. (R) 1.40 The Block. (PGl, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus.
6.00 9News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: The Shawshank Redemption. (1994, Mlv, R) Two prisoners develop a friendship. Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman. 10.30 MOVIE: John Wick. (2014, MA15+lv, R) An ex-hit man comes out of retirement. Keanu Reeves.
12.20 Casualty 24/7. (Mm, R)
1.20 Customs. (PGa, R)
1.50 Innovation Nation. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
12.35am Late Programs. 9GEM (92)
7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.10pm MOVIE: Pokémon Ranger And The Temple Of The Sea. (2006) 4.15 Surfing Australia TV. 4.45 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 5.45 MOVIE: Scooby-Doo. (2002, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Dune. (2021, M) 10.40 MOVIE: Stargate: The Ark Of Truth. (2008, M) 12.40am
6.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions.
7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PGals, R) Hosted by Celia Pacquola. 8.40 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows the staff at the Animal Welfare League as it matches dogs to their new families.
9.40 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) A woman becomes stranded on a remote walking track, unable to make her way out. 10.55 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) There is a crash on the motorway. 12.10 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
Sunday, October 20
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. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 Darby And Joan. (Final, PG, R) 3.15 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R) 4.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (Return, PG)
8.00 Fisk. (Return, Ml)
8.30 Plum. (Premiere, Madls) A footy player is diagnosed with a brain disorder.
9.25 I Was Actually There: Port Arthur. (Ml, R) Firsthand accounts of historic moments.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Growing A Greener World. 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classics. 11.30 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Plat Du Tour. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Moments: 2023 FIFA Film. 4.00 Etched In Gold. 4.30 Motor Racing. World Rally-Raid Championship. Rallye Du Maroc. 5.00 Wonders Of Scotland. (R) 5.30 Stasi: A State Against Its People. 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 8. Geelong v Brisbane Lions. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 8. Essendon v North Melbourne. From Windy Hill, Melbourne. 5.00 Seven News
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Nefertiti: To Whom Belongs This Beauty?
8.30 Akhenaten, The Secrets Of The Forgotten Pharaoh. A look at the discovery of a lost city.
9.30 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Azerbaijan. (PGa, R) 10.25 Devil’s Confession: Lost Eichmann Tapes. (MA15+avw, R) 11.30 Houdini’s Lost Diaries. (PGal, R) 1.00 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 1.55 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) 2.40 Babies: Their Wonderful World. (R) 3.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
8.50 7NEWS Spotlight.
An exclusive special investigation.
9.50 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Killer Punch And Contract To Kill. (Masv, R) Takes a look at a 1988 murder.
11.05 Autopsy USA: Bob Crane. A look at the death of Bob Crane.
12.05 The Starter Wife. (Mas, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft. 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (Final, PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.10 The Graham Norton Show. (Return, Ml) Graham Norton is joined on the couch by Demi Moore, Lady Gaga, Colin Farrell, Richard Ayoade, Jack Savoretti and Miles Kane. 9.10 FBI: International. (Mv) The Fly Team assists the NSA when the owner of a prominent cyber security company is murdered in Copenhagen. 11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm States Of Undress. 1.55 Jeopardy! 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 4.55 Scandinavian Star. 6.05 Big Zuu’s 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. (Premiere) 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Disaster Autopsy. 9.25 WWE Rivals. 12.10am Hoarders. 1.50 Day Of The Dead. 4.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.10pm PJ Masks. 5.35 Fireman Sam. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Scoob! (2020, PG) 9.00 MOVIE: Zombie Town. (2023, PG) 10.30 Doctor Who. 11.15 Late Programs.
9.40 9News Late.
10.10 See No Evil: Toying With Us. (Ma) Police investigate a murder in a toy store.
11.10 The First 48: Devil’s Trail. (MA15+av) 12.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R) 1.00 Fishing Australia. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Destination WA. (PG) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm South Aussie With Cosi. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 Better Homes. 3.00 Escape To The Country. 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 Miniseries: The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe. 10.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys. 11.15 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Rainbow Country. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 Getaway. 11.30 MOVIE: Champagne Charlie. (1944) 1.40pm MOVIE: The Colditz Story. (1955) 3.40 MOVIE: Alexander The Great. (1956, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Under Siege. (1992, M) 10.40 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)
Of Lebanon. Continued. (2020, PG, Italian) 6.45 Nights In Rodanthe. (2008, PG) 8.30 The Defiant Ones. (1958, PG) 10.20 Paradise Road. (1997, M) 12.30pm Drunken Tai Chi. (1984, M, Cantonese) 2.10 RBG. (2018, PG) 4.00 I Capture The Castle. (2003, PG) 6.05 Bicentennial Man. (1999, PG) 8.30 Seeking Justice. (2011, MA15+) 10.30 R.M.N. (2022, MA15+) 12.50am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Football. NTFL. Men’s. Under 18s. Waratah v St Mary’s. Replay. 2.35 The Barber. 3.45 Untold History Of The Pacific. 4.00 Football. NTFL. Men’s. Under-18s. Waratah v Nightcliff. Replay. 5.20 Unveiling An Icon. 5.50 Wurundjeri Baggarrok. 6.10 News. 6.20 Animal Babies. 7.30 First Australians. 8.30 Servant Or Slave. 9.35 MOVIE: The Drover’s Wife. (2021, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs. NITV (34)
Monday, October 21
Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. (Mv, R) 2.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (PG, R) 2.55 Muster Dogs. (Final, PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.45 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC
heads to Brisbane.
10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Planet America. (R) 11.40 Louis Theroux Interviews... (Mal, R) 12.25 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R) 1.10 Love Your Garden. (R)
2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Catalyst. (R)
4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Skies
6am Children’s Programs. 2pm MOVIE: Pokémon: The Rise Of Darkrai. (2007) 3.50 MOVIE: Combat Wombat. (2020, PG) 5.40 MOVIE: Monster Family. (2017, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Catwoman. (2004, M) 9.35 MOVIE: Honest Thief. (2020, M) 11.30 Gotham.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.05 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 11.00 Icons. (PGalv, R) 11.55 Blue And Gold. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 Yorkshire Ripper: The Secret Murders. (Mav, R) 3.00 Plat Du Tour. 3.10 The Cook Up. (R) 3.40 Black Cockatoo Crisis. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Into The Amazon With Robson Green. (PGa) Part 2 of 3. 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls) Hosted by Jimmy Carr. 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (Mls) Hosted by Greg Davies.
10.05 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals) 11.00 SBS World News Late. 11.30 Suspect. (Malsv) 11.55 Exterior Night. (Mav) 2.00 Between Two Worlds. (Mals, R) 3.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 9.00 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.25 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.55 Doctor Who.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R) Hosted by Larry Emdur.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Tane makes progress with Perri.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.10 The Rookie. (Mav) Nolan and Juarez take on a special case. Stevens enlists help to identify her attackers.
10.10 S.W.A.T. (Mav) The team races to stop a dangerous plot.
11.10 The Latest: Seven News.
11.40 Lopez Vs. Lopez. 12.40 Miniseries: Deadline Gallipoli. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
8.40 Miniseries: Bali 2002. (MA15+lv) Part 3 of 4. Australian and Indonesian investigators work together to track down the perpetrators of the Bali bombings.
10.40 9News Late.
11.10 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Mv, R)
1.00 Cross Court. (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.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Dessert Masters. (PGl) Contestants incorporate movement into a dish.
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 Top Gear Australia. (PGl, R) The team road-tests a Maserati, a Ferrari and a Pagani.
11.10 10’s Late News. 11.35 The Project. (R) 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Hypothetical. 1.55 Fear Of Dancing. 2.55 Uncovering Incels. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.30 The Casketeers. 6.00 Insomnia And Me. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Rob & Romesh Vs. 10.20 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.50 Great Australian Walks. 11.50 Normal People. 12.45am Day Of The Dead. 3.20 Late Programs.
Tuesday, October 22
6.30
Louis Theroux Interviews... Raye. (Madls, R) Louis Theroux meets Raye. 9.45 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 10.15 Kitchen Cabinet. (R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Four Corners. (R) 12.05 Q+A. (R) 1.10 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.25 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 2.15 Love Your Garden. (R) 3.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Catalyst. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
3.35 Plat Du Tour. 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Inside Balmoral. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
8.35 Red Flag: Music’s Failed Revolution: List Or Die. (Ml) Part 2 of 2.
9.50 SBS World News Late.
10.20 In The Box. (R)
10.50 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+a)
12.40 Don’t Leave Me. (MA15+a, R) 2.45
Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 3.30 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PGa, 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.
Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Rose reckons with her authority.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. The MPU searches for a homeless female teen who disappeared after running away from home.
10.10 Made In Bondi. (Final, Ml) Paul throws a Great Gatsby ball.
11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Chicago Fire. (Mav)
12.45 Your Money & Your Life. (PG, R) 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Ms) Comedy panel show. 9.30 True Story With Hamish & Andy: Sarah. (PG, R) Australians recount hilarious true stories. 10.30 9News Late.
11.00 Transplant. (MA15+m)
11.50 Tipping Point. (PG,
(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. (PGals) 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 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma) Repressed memories haunt a woman. A powerful judge stalls Carisi’s 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 Morning Programs. 1pm Gaycation. 1.55 Motherboard. 2.20 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 2.30 Kickin’ Back. 3.05 WorldWatch. 5.05 Monty Python’s Best Bits (Mostly) 5.40 The Casketeers. 6.10 Secret World Of Las Vegas. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 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 Bloodlands. 12.20am Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Deadly 60. 8.55 Steve Backshall Vs The Vertical Mile. 9.45 Doctor Who. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Defiant Ones. Continued. (1958, PG) 7.15 Time Bandits. (1981, PG) 9.20 The Thief Lord. (2006, PG) 11.15 Just Like Our Parents. (2017, M, Portuguese) 1.15pm Bicentennial Man. (1999, PG) 3.40 The Kid From The Big Apple 2. (2017, PG, Mandarin) 5.50 Earth To Echo. (2014, PG) 7.30 After Yang. (2021, PG) 9.20 Animalia. (2023, M, French) 11.00 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Wawu
Wednesday, October 23
10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.55 Q+A. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Space 22. (PGa, R) 2.55 Makers Of Modern Australia. (PG, R) 3.50 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.40 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.15 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 11.05 Icons. (PGavw, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PG, R) 2.50 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. (PGl, R) 3.45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.15 Inside Balmoral. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Portillo’s Andalucia: Huelva And Aracena. (PGa) Michael Portillo celebrates Andalucia.
8.20 Titanic Revisited. An investigation into the cause of the sinking of the RMS Titanic on 15 April 1912.
Spicks And
(Mal, R)
The
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Party fury over pregnancy comments
A CANDIDATE in this month’s Frankston Council election is facing fierce backlash from the Liberal Party over election material targeting another candidate’s pregnancy.
Nathan Havis, a Liberal Party member at the time of his nomination, is a candidate in Lyrebird Ward. He is under fire for comments made about fellow Lyrebird Ward candidate Steffie Conroy.
The flyer (pictured below), authorised by Havis, reads that Conroy will “take paid/unpaid parental leave in 2 months (if) elected as they have a second child on the way”.
A statement on Steffie Conroy’s website states she will “not be seeking maternity leave within council, as I am fortunate to have access to maternity leave through my current job.”
Conroy is the wife of incumbent Frankston mayor and former Liberal Dunkley candidate Nathan Conroy. She told The News that she had a baby boy last week.
“I’m running a positive campaign,” Conroy said when asked about Havis’ comments. “I’m staying positive to who I am, and focusing on the future.”
Havis’ flyer also falsely states that Nathan and Steffie Conroy were born in Ireland - Nathan Conroy was born in Ireland but Steffie Conroy was born in Carrum Downs.
Steffie Conroy says her situation “gives me an advantage, as I will have the time and flexibility to fulfil my duties as a councillor. In fact, during my maternity leave in 2022, I attended numerous council commitments, many of which focused on young
families.”
“Since welcoming my son two years ago, while working full time and starting my own consulting business, I have attended 50+ events held by Frankston City Council - more than some sitting councillors,” she said. “Having a young family will not define or limit my role as a councillor. Many current councillors also have families and work fulltime or part-time, and these responsibilities have not hindered their duty - nor will they limit mine.”
Havis was asked by The News if there are any issues between himself and the Liberal Party, and if he stood by the comments made about Steffie Conroy. He said he would “only comment after the results of the election”.
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AMBULANCE Victoria is reminding people to update their asthma action plans to stay safe as the weather warms up.
Ambulance Victoria (AV) director of emergency management Justin Dunlop said creating an asthma action plan was an easy and potentially lifesaving step.
“It’s simple – visit your GP and they can create a plan with you,” he said.
“Everyone’s asthma action plan will look different, and it will help you manage your condition, ensuring you don’t find yourself in an emergency.
“Follow your asthma action plan, and most importantly, if a person is having difficulty breathing and their reliever medicine is not working, don’t delay in calling Triple Zero (000).”
Asthma can affect people of all ages and, if unmanaged, can develop into a serious health concern, according to AV.
“For Victorians that have hay fever and have also experienced asthma symptoms such as wheezing, breathlessness, shortness of breath, coughing and chest tightness, see your GP.”
Paint and Sip
IT’S Okay, Not to be Okay are hosting a Paint and Sip fundraiser. The event will be held on Saturday 19 October from 1pm to 4pm at Langwarrin Football and Netball Club. Tickets are available from: events.humanitix.com/it-s-okay-notto-be-okay-s-paint-and-sip-fundraiser
Attempted Burglary at Frankston
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
THROUGH official channels we learnt that on Sunday morning last, at 2 o’clock, an attempt was made by someone to break into the Frankston post office.
A youth, named Smedhurst, who was sleeping on the premises, was awakened by a noise proceeding from a window at the rear of the building. He at once sprang from his bed, naturally alarmed at the unusual sounds at such an early hour, and was just in time to observe a man decamping.
The local police are investigating. Senior-Constable Elliott stated to a representative of “The Standard” on Monday that the marks of a pick had been found on the wood work of the window frame, where the burglar had endeavoured to gain an entrance. Fortunately young Smedhurst foiled the chances of the ubiquitous “Bill Sikes.” ***
An Age Of Oil - Celebrating Tile Opening Of Bulk Delivery At Frankston
Cr. J. Bradbury was the genial host at a luncheon which he tendered on Wednesday last at “The Fernery,” in accordance with the menu, par excellence, for which it is famous, in honour of the visit to Frankston of the C.O.R. representatives, who had come from Melbourne at the hearty invitation of the popular councillor to celebrate the opening of bulk delivery in the town.
Among those present at a most enjoyable function. were:-Messrs. Larking (Australian manager of the
Commonwealth Oil Refineries), J. Harmsworth (Victorian branch manager), J. B. Jolly (chief country representative), Gee. R. Broadbent (manager, touring department, Royal Automobile Club of Victoria); B. Cross (Australian Films), and Mr. Robins (of Cartoon Films), the function being given to celebrate the occasion of bulk delivery to Frankston.
In briefly responding to the toast of “Our Host,” Cr. Bradbury said he regretted the Prime Minister was not present. Mr. Bruce had sent an apology for absence owing to having to attend a Cabinet meeting in connection with the Wool Bill.
The toast of the “C.O.R.”, proposed by Mr. Broadbent, was responded to by Mr. Larking, who said that he could not do better than tell them something about the enterprise which was the cause of having brought about the gathering of fraternal felecitations.
The C.O.R., he explained had not been established as a business proposition in the ordinary sense of the term. During the war period, Australia was faced with a scarcity of motor spirit, and as a solution of the problem to meet an ever-growing demand and to fulfill all requirements in the event of a further international crisis, an association had been started which to-day was known as the C.O.R.. (Applause).
At the outset the Government had put up a sum of money to assist in a great project being consummated, and later had joined forces with the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, with the pleasing result that the original organ-
isation be came known as the C.O.R., established for the purpose of the manufacture of white products motor spirit and kerosene, the primary idea being to avoid being without these commodities in a time of national crisis.
The question had been asked why the C.O.R. did not reduce prices, but such was not the purpose in view as before explained.
Further, the Government was interested to the extent of some thing over half-a-million, also the Persian Oil Company, hence they naturally expected to share a little profit. Therefore, the. C.O.R. charged the same prices as their competitors, as, otherwise, they would become an additional burden to the taxpayer – a thing that was not desired.
Concluding, Mr. Larking said: “We are giving to the motorists a spirit of the highest quality. We are not, however, making any aviation spirit. I think we can, safely say,” he continued, “that our reception by the public to-day is one which gives us every gratification. We have branches and stores throughout all the States, in Sydney, Brisbane, and Port Adelaide.
Concluding, Mr. Larking stated that the output of motor spirit at the C.O.R., at Laverton, was 20,000 gallons per day, covering five days a week. In addition, he quoted the following figures in respect of kerosene, namely 10,000 and 60,000 for crude oil.
Before and after luncheon the big motor delivery tank of the C.O.R. was much in evidence, and from the
PUZZLE ZONE
Bowser on the curb outside “The Fernery,” Cr. Bradbury superintend a practical demonstration of the rapid manner in which a motor car is supplied with petrol under the bulk principle.
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Electric Power Failure - How It Retards Progress
“Put not your faith in princes” can under other and more modem conditions be transposed to read:
“Put not your faith in the Electricity Commission.”
If you do so it will have you at the psychological moment.
For example, last Wednesday’s issue of “The Standard” was well on the way to reaching the stage of printing when, without any warning, the power which is supposed to be guaranteed under the direction of Sir Monash, became obsolete, with the result that matters in the technical department of our old established Journal have, in consequence, of the failure of the current supply, been severely retarding the usual progress of those members of the staff who, week in and week out, dexterously add their co-operative efforts in regards to type-setting. By reason of a delay which we were not responsible, the issue of Wednesday Inst was not published until late in the evening (for which we tender eulogistic thanks to a great Electricity Commission) owing to the chaos, in general, certain editorials and special reports which are ready for our type operator, and under normal conditions would have appeared in widely-read columns to-day, have unavoidably
been left over till next Wednesday’s issue.
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Wireless Demonstration at Frankston – Tuning Into 3 L.O. at Mr. H. M. Johnson’s – Melba’s Farewell Night Melba’s farewell to Grand Opera on Monday night proved a great success to listeners-in at Johnson’s well known Gramo. and Radio Depot, Bay street.
Those who had the privilege of being present on the auspicious occasion under review, enjoyed the novelty of hearing the Diva’s wonderful voice by radio.
Dame Nellie Melba was heard to pleasing advantage, every detail in the performance coming out quite distinctly, also the speeches.
A special feature of the opera was the playing of the orchestra, which came through very clearly, the only fault being that Mr. Johnson’s premises were not large enough to accommodate the big crowd which had assembled.
In fact, the partition next-door had to be removed to ensure adequate space for the enthusiastic throng of listeners-in.
The receiving set used was a four-valve one, as advertised. It is of interest to announce that at the forthcoming football dance a much bigger set will be installed, when special wireless items will be recorded.
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 15 & 17 Oct 1924
CHELSEA MORDIALLOC MENTONE NEWS scoreboard
Dromana wins a close one, Carrum Downs collapses
By Brodie Cowburn
PROVINCIAL
A BRILLIANT unbeaten knock from Kierran Voelkl has helped Dromana score a hard-fought win over Red Hill.
Dromana hosted the match last Saturday. After losing the toss, Red Hill was sent in to bat first.
Harry Gouldstone and Thomas Lewis helped Red Hill put a big total on the scoreboard. Gouldstone scored 59 from 67 deliveries, and Lewis scored an unbeaten 52 from 45 balls. Lewis smashed four sixes during his innings.
Red Hill scored 6/220 from their 40 overs, and were in a good position to claim the win.
Dromana got their run chase off to a strong start thanks to openers Beau Anthony and Sam Fowler. Captain Fowler scored a patient 27 from 62 deliveries, and Anthony scored a quickfire 40 from 33. He hit seven boundaries.
After Anthony’s wicket fell, Kierran Voelkl came to the crease and put on a show. He made 92 runs at a strike rate of 100 to get his side over the line.
Voelkl finished the day unbeaten. He helped his side reach their target with a little more than two overs to spare.
At Lloyd Park last Saturday, Langwarrin held on for a close win over Old Peninsula.
Langwarrin batted first, and set their opponents a target of 191 to chase down. Skipper Ricky Damiano top scored with 77 from 76 deliveries.
Old Peninsula stumbled out of the gates, losing both openers off the bowling of Andrew Smith. Tom La Brooy helped steady the ship, but the damage had been done.
Old Peninsula scored 9/177 from their 40 overs, finishing 14 runs short of victory.
Andrew Smith took 4/38 for Langwarrin, and Sam Prosser took 3/36.
Pines wrapped up a five-wicket win over Baden Powell on Saturday with an over to spare. Heatherhill also picked up a win - they beat Sorrento by 32 runs.
PENINSULA
ROSEBUD chased down Somerville to grab a win away from home last weekend.
Somerville batted first on Saturday,
and put 196 runs on the board. Jack Barbour top scored with 72 runs - he hit six fours and two sixes.
Rosebud’s run chase got off to a shaky start, and at 3/38 they looked in trouble. Captain Patrick Nagel took the game by the scruff of the neck and helped get his side over the line.
Nagel scored 67 runs. Somerville weren’t able to dismiss him, and he ended up helping Rosebud score a four-wicket win.
Rosebud hit the winning runs with an over left to spare.
Long Island emerged from Saturday with a win over Moorooduc. Long Island won by 49 runs.
Mt Eliza dominated Seaford at RF Miles Reserve last weekend. Seaford only managed to score 95 in response to Mt Eliza’s total of 239.
Mornington closed out the round with a win over Seaford Tigers.
DISTRICT
FLINDERS and Carrum Downs went
down to the wire at BA Cairns Reserve last Saturday.
Flinders chose to bat first, but didn’t get off to a great start. Opener Thomas Pengelly impressed with a score of 57 from 84 deliveries, but his first three batting partners each departed before reaching double-digits.
The middle order steadied the ship, and helped their side reach a respectable total of 163.
Carrum Downs looked in the box seat to win, and at 5/145 were nearly over the line. Gordon Waterfall and James Abbotts were in control of the game.
A stunning collapse of 5/14 cost Carrum Downs the points. They ended up bowled out for 159, dooming them to defeat.
Carrum picked up a dominant victory on Saturday. They beat Main Ridge by 101 runs.
Crib Point and Boneo each picked up comfortable wins last weekend over Baxter and Balnarring respectively.
SUB DISTRICT
DELACOMBE Park won a thriller over Frankston YCW on Saturday.
The Stonecats batted first, and set their opponents a competitive total to chase. Frankston YCW scored 6/173 from their 40 overs - Jack Greenwood top scored with an unbeaten knock of 50.
Delacombe Park had to work hard for it, but managed to chase down their target.
Jonny Guthrie was the star of the show. The opener carried his bat, and hit the winning runs for his side with just one ball left to spare in the innings.
Guthrie scored 67 runs. His efforts got Delacombe Park a four-wicket win.
Mt Martha and Skye also played out a tight game last weekend.
Skye batted first at Ferrero Reserve. A late collapse cost them a better total, and they ended up scoring 8/150 from their 40 overs.
Ryan Harrison helped restrict Skye’s total. He posted figures of 4/38.
Mt Martha’s run chase went down to the wire. Time began to work against them late in the game, and wickets began to fall.
Mt Martha was bowled out for 147 runs, four four runs short of victory. They still had an over left to spare. David Dervan got his side over the line. He wiped out the tail, taking 3/15. Rye were comfortable victors over Tootgarook on Saturday. Tyabb also picked a win - the Yabbies beat Ballam Park by 100 runs.
WOMENS DIV ONE
AN excellent partnership between openers Michelle Richens and Ashleigh Barrand helped Rye secure a dominant win over Seaford Tigers on Sunday.
Belvedere Reserve hosted the two sides. Rye batted first, and looked dominant.
Michelle Richens was top-scorer. She scored 53 runs before retiring not out. Her batting partner Ashleigh Barrand scored 45 runs of her own.
Rye scored 4/180 from their 20 overs.
Seaford Tigers had few answers for Rye. Opener Kelly James dug in to score 25 runs, but the next best performer only managed to add eight runs to the scoreboard.
The Tigers scored 7/75 from their 20 overs, handing Rye a comfortable 105 run win.
Tooradin’s openers also put on a show on Sunday. Aimee Mellford and Debbie Wierzbinski each scored unbeaten half-centuries to help their side grab a win over Crib Point.
After their openers retired, Tooradin finished up on 2/152.
Crib Point’s middle order put in a good shift - skipper Laura Herrington top scored with 32 from 26 deliveriesbut the Magpies still fell short.
After 20 overs, Crib Point were still 37 runs short of victory.
Balnarring picked up a dominant nine-wicket win over Carrum Downs at home last weekend. Somerville were also nine-wicket winners on Sunday - they defeated Delacombe Park with ease.
THE Mornington Pirates stormed home to get their first win at home for the season in their State East 1 Baseball game at CB Wilson Reserve on Sunday defeating the Melbourne Baseball club 3 to 1 runs. However, the Demons won the 2nds match defeating the Pirates 9 to 7. Next home game at Wilson Reserve will be on 27 October with all the action starting at 1.30pm. Pictures: Craig Barrett
Out of reach: Seaford got nowhere near Mt Eliza's big score of 239, falling 144 runs short.
Picture: Paul Churcher
Cantavenera new Mentone boss
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
STATE 4 club Mentone has the youngest senior coach in local soccer circles after the recent appointment of 32-year-old Matias Cantavenera.
He has been part of the Panthers’ senior squad since leaving Chelsea at the end of the 2019 season but the midfielder is unlikely to be playing coach next season.
“I might play in the thirds but I can’t see myself playing in the seniors or reserves,” Cantavenera said.
But that’s furthest from his mind right now as he embraces the excitement at tackling his first senior coaching post.
“When Jason (Grieve) said he was leaving I felt this was a great time for me to take my first senior gig.
“I applied for the job and got it which I’m really thrilled about and I had great backing from the players which helped me hugely in getting the job.
“Everyone’s really excited for me, everyone’s really pumped.”
The players not only knew Cantavenera as a teammate but also as a coach.
Midway through last season Grieve spent seven weeks in his native Scotland for family reasons and Cantavenera filled the breach.
“I had a really good time doing it, I got on really well with the players and we had some really good results.”
Cantavenera was born in Argentina and came to Australia when he was 10.
Football was in his blood given the sport’s status in South America and he progressed from the juniors at Chelsea through to senior ranks.
A friendship prompted his switch to Mentone after the 2019 season and as he got older he moved back to a central defensive role.
“I think you get to observe more than if you were playing in midfield which is more all action.
“I’ve played against pretty much all the teams that are in our division and coached against many of them so I’ve got a really good handle on what State 4 is all about.
“More importantly I’ve got a good idea of what our players are about and how to get the best out of them.”
Cantavenera has also coached at junior boys NPL level as an assistant to Caleb Vaughan at Dandenong City and he has signed up his friend as his assistant.
“I wanted Caleb because he’s probably the person who knows more about football than anyone I’ve ever met.
“He’s done the equivalent of his C (coaching) licence and B licence in England and he’s taken coaching seri-
ously for a while now.
“As soon as I even thought about going for this job there was no-one else I wanted to do it with me.”
Cantavenera’s father Claudio will combine the roles of strength and conditioning and goalkeeping coach while the reserves coaching staff is yet to be appointed.
As for the senior squad few changes are expected.
“I want to keep all of the players to be honest.
“They are all good players and we have a great keeper which is so important.
“We’re a good club.
“The people here are good to be around and there’s no negativity on the social side of things which is important for the playing environment.”
Cantavenera has targeted a couple of new signings as he’s keen to add to the depth of his squad.
“I’d like to strengthen at centre back and we need more depth in goalkeeping.
“There’s obviously some really good players around and if we can grab one or two that would be great.”
It’s commonplace for new coaches to set firm goals for their team and if pressed about the upcoming season the word “promotion” usually features in their response.
Not so with Cantavenera.
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He may be young in coaching terms but he’s canny enough to avoid setting himself and his players up for failure.
“I don’t want to set any targets yet simply because it’s better not to have a large target on your back.
“You can end up putting too much pressure on yourself if you fail to reach your targets early on in the season and suddenly you can find yourself in a very negative space.
“That’s when things become difficult.
“All I will say is that we definitely need to work on our fitness and if we can play the kind of football that works for us and everyone has a good understanding of their roles then we’ll have a team that’s capable of doing some good things in State 4.”
In other news a number of local clubs have held their annual presentation nights as the awards season gets into full swing.
Chelsea’s presentation night was held at Rossdale Golf Club on Saturday and senior men’s Player of the Year was Dylan Scott with Jarrah Clear runner-up.
Scott and Luke D’Alessandro shared the Players’ Player award and the Golden Boot winner was James Stinson who scored 17 goals in 12 games.
The reserves Player of the Year was Mitch Hammon with Liam Pavlov runner-up.
Chelsea’s Coach of the Year award was won by former senior player Will Ong who guided the club’s State 4 women’s team to promotion.
The women’s Player of the Year was Matilda Blyth and the Players’ Player award went to Makayla Bader.
The Young Player of the Year was Sophie Jackson.
Skye United held its presentation night at Southern Golf Club recently and here is a list of the many award winners acknowledged on the night: 2024 John Ramsden Men’s Player of the Year Travis Mitchell, 2024 Laa Chol Women’s Player of the Year Abby Johnston, Senior Men’s Best and Fairest Marcus Collier, Senior Men’s Best and Fairest Runners-Up Emmanuel Scarlett and Benjamin Lund, Senior Men’s Player’s Player Marcus Collier, Senior Men’s Player’s Player Runnerup Emmanuel Scarlett, Senior Men’s Golden Boot Marcus Collier, Reserve Men’s Best and Fairest Liam Attard, Reserve Men’s Best and Fairest Runner-up Callum Hope, Reserve Men’s Player’s Player Sebastian Stevens, Reserve Men’s Player’s Player Runner-up Joseph Martin, Reserve Men’s Golden Boot Sebastian Stevens, State 2 Women’s Best and Fairest Chiara Ferra, State 2 Women’s Player’s Player
Abby Johnston, State 2 Women’s Player’s Player Runner-up Jasmine Jaber, State 2 Women’s Golden Boot Jasmine Jaber, State 4 Women’s Best and Fairest Ta-Ley Robinson, State 4 Women’s Player’s Player Sophie Clarke, State 4 Women’s Player’s Player Runnerup Amba Tennant, State 4 Women’s Golden Boot Sultana Salihee, Metro 7 Best and Fairest Craig Nielsen, Metro 7 Best and Fairest Runner-up Josh Gribling, Metro 7 Golden Boot Danny Welsh, Over 35s Best and Fairest Michael Putson, Over 35s Best and Fairest Runner-up Stuart Putson and Over 35s Golden Boot Michael Putson.
Here is the list of award winners at the recent Somerville Eagles presentation night held at Functions by the Bay: Senior Men’s Best and Fairest Conor Mcfall, Players’ Player Nick Simmons, Coach’s Award Tom Hennessy, Reserves Best and Fairest Sam Beadle, Players’ Player Max Watson, Coach’s Award Conor Phillips, Senior Women’s Best and Fairest Verenise Sookun, Players’ Player Tay Culwick, Coach’s Award Jen Camilleri, Thirds Best and Fairest Cameron Dingley, Players’ Player Devlin Lee, Coach’s Award Caleb Anderson, Fourths Best and Fairest Lachie Ashton, Players’ Player Guil Ribeiro, Coach’s Award Flynn Smallacombe, Somerville also had a number of club awards announced on the night: Golden Boot Max Watson (25 goals), Best U21 Coby Vowels, Most Improved Male Josh Simmons, Most Improved Female Jessica Postema, President’s Award Caleb Anderson, Best Club Person Haley Wilson, Life Membership Craig Bozelle. Mount Martha held its presentation night at the Mornington Civic Bowls Club last weekend and the award winners were:
Senior men’s Best and Fairest Daniel Bancroft, senior women’s Best and Fairest Kirra Greenwood, reserves men’s Best and Fairest Tyrone Pennet, senior men’s Players’ Player Daniel Bancroft, senior women’s Players’ Player Meredith Read, reserves men’s Players’ Player Dylan Elliot, senior men’s Coach’s Award Davey Jones, senior women’s Coach’s Award Libby Aylett, reserves men’s Coach’s Award Max Counsel.
Hammon also snared Golden Boot honours while Will Patrick won the reserves Players’ Player award.
In the spotlight: Newly appointed Mentone head coach Matias Cantavenera (left) and Skye United’s Abby Johnston who won the club’s Laa Chol Women’s Player of the Year and Players’ Player awards. Johnston picture: Jordan Martin