Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 7 June 2023

Experience the unforgettable magic of live theatre

No need to travel far to be amazed, amused, moved, delighted, excited and united in the experience because the Frankston Arts Centre is your local heart of arts and culture.

Whether you’re a lover of drama, comedy, dance, circus, children’s shows, live music, physical theatre or visual arts, it’s all close to home. Regardless of the weather, there is something to warm your heart, light your spirit and cool your heels. No need to drive into the city. The biggest names in show business and the best national touring productions are right here.

Some of the wildly diverse highquality shows coming up in 2023 are: Mark Vincent Live in Concert is back by popular demand. The sultry tenor is singing a celebration of the music from The Phantom of the Opera joined by gorgeous guest, Opera Australia’s Julie Lea Godwin.

Outrageous hilarity abounds when the unparalleled talents of shake and stir theatre company bring their adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved story, The Twits. Gross, gruesome and delightfully wicked, this so-called kids’ show will actually delight the whole family. The Snow Queen arrives with The Victorian State ballet just in time for

winter. Visually spectacular sets and beautiful costumes complement this classic Hans Christian Andersen tale about a young girl fighting an icy evil foe. Intrigue, drama and suspense all around.

American stand-up comedian, Arj Barker brings his signature whip smart observational humour in Power Hour, so named because he delivers all of his best material from the last 30 years in one hilarious killer performance.

Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic returns by popular demand and they will rock you! Bigger than Brian May’s hair, this show has everythingripping rock songs, spectacular showmanship and dazzling lighting as Dominic Warren channels the incomparable Freddie Mercury.

Tongan songstresses, Vika and Linda Bull, have wowed audiences with their enchanting harmonies and captivating melodies for three decades. The Melbourne sisters have produced seven genre crossing studio albums. Come have a listen.

Strictly Ballroom will be lovingly brought to life by PLOS Musical Productions. This is a story of persistence, resilience and defiance in the highly competitive buttoned-down world of championship ballroom dance. It’s got glitz and glamour and some fantastic music to boot.

Aria award-winning Australian rock band, You Am I, bring The Who’s iconic, ground-breaking masterpiece album to life in their production, TOMMY – a musical odyssey through the best of The Who with guest vocalists, Hayley Mary, Sarah McLeod and Tim Rogers.

Beloved 80s band Human Nature return to perform their People Get Ready tour. An intimate night of storytelling and stripped back vocal stylings, it’s destined to impress.

Mem Fox’s charming, Possum Magic, celebrates its 40th birthday. A fitting tribute to the book’s enduring success is Monkey Baa’s delightful awardwinning stage adaptation. Come celebrate the magic!

The Divine Miss Bette is a piece of pure musical and comedic delight. Multi-award-winning performer Catherine Alcorn, really knocks this one out of the park with her uncanny impersonation of Bette Midler. It’s a real show stopper. No matter what your taste, there is something wonderful to make you laugh, cry and sigh at Frankston Arts Centre – the home of arts and culture. And it’s right in your own back yard.

Frankston Arts Centre 27-37 Davey Street, Frankston 03 9784 1060 www.thefac.com.au

Indoor practice makes perfect

Australian PGA Member JD Coulon & his brother David Coulon are extremely passionate about the game of golf. Between them they share over 60 Years of experience playing and this has allowed them to recognise the missing element in golf practice. Recognising that repeatable technique is critical to performing well on the golf course, they created golfstudio, the ultimate indoor golf centre where everyone can enhance their game and improve their performance.

At over 2000m2, golfstudio is the largest indoor golf centre in Australia and is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (membership dependant). The centre has been designed to incorporate every component of your game, from an accurate drive down the fairway, the approach shot onto the green, and all aspects of short game, including putting. Using the worlds’ best analytical technology, golfstudio sets the benchmark in golf practice in Australia. Complete with simulators, driving range, putting zone, indoor sand belt bunker, PGA coaching and tour level club fitting, golfstudio provides for all your golfing needs.

The driving range has 10 metres of ball flight, 3-piece high-quality balls, Trackman 4 and a 65’ touchscreen monitor for each bay.

To simulate the feel and performance of actual grass on soil, they have layered the installation of the mats. This is far more realistic than simply placing the mats on concrete, as is the case at many outdoor driving ranges.

They have 4 driving range bays with Trackman 4, the ultra-high-tech ball tracking monitor that measures every aspect of your swing path, as well as the ball flight, to give you heaps of real-time data. This system is invaluable to golfers to analyse potential swing faults and implement data-driven solutions. From impact angle, to swing path, to ball and swing speed, the data you can gather about your swing is incredibly useful.

To simulate the feel and performance of actual grass on soil, golfstudio have layered the installation of these mats. Every training session, every hole you play, every fun tournament you have with your friends, it’s not like the game, it is the game.

They have over 150 World-famous courses appearing in simply stunning detail.

The gameplay is unbelievably smooth and all your club and ball data is shown with unerring, pinpoint accuracy. So if you think you know what simulator golf can do, think again.

The large coaching room allows for all golfers not to feel claustrophobic and are able to swing freely as if they are outdoors.

Featuring Trackman 4 dual radars, BodiTrak force pads to measure ground force, 2 high speed cameras and 4 large TV screens, the coaching room allows for real time and instant feedback on every swing from every angle

In conjunction with Wilson, golfstudio provide a world class fitting service, offering this premium service at real prices. From start to finish, they want you to understand your clubs and game better to see the real benefits of custom fit clubs. To experience all that golfstudio has to offer, call into 14-16 Bond St, Mordialloc or visit the website www.golfstudio.com.au

Beautiful interiors are built from the floor up. The colours, textures and tones we place underfoot have a profound impact on the rest of our home; they are the foundation upon which all colour schemes unfold, influencing everything from paintwork and furnishings to final styling and decoration.

When it comes to styling our spaces – whether that’s in the kitchen, living room, bedroom or study – flooring should never be an afterthought.

With industry-leading flooring specialists Kustom Timber, homeowners have an infinite selection of highly customisable flooring options at their fingertips.

Blending quality with style, the Australian company manufactures premium engineered timber flooring from responsibly sourced, solid European Oak. Not only are their floors hard wearing and built to last, they are also designed to suit a breadth of interiors, from traditional through to contemporary-style homes.

With over 30 unique shades and finishes available across five distinct collections, ranging

from blondes and greys through to darker, earthier tones, Kustom Timber is helping customers create homes that reflect their individual personality and lifestyle.

Their lighter-coloured options, including Prosecco, Beach House, Alta and Tuscan Villa, are particularly popular, because they create sunny, refreshing atmospheres and the illusion of light and space.

Blonde, beige and creamcoloured floorboards are the perfect way to open up small or naturally dark rooms, especially in apartments, townhouses and smaller residences. They also serve as a timeless, versatile styling solution, complementing a range of design features and interior themes and effortlessly harmonising with their surrounds.

Lighter colours are also a fantastic option for high-traffic areas of the home, or homes with young children or pets.

Compared to dark floorboards, they require much less upkeep.

While marks and scratches are inevitable, light floors disguise marks more effectively and maintain their immaculate appearance for longer, making them ideal those who prefer lowmaintenance floors.

Richer, earthier timbers should not be overlooked, however; mahoganies, chocolates, tans,

and deep blacks are timeless classics, creating warm, comfortable spaces that feel homey and lived in. Although these darker colours are typically suited to larger rooms with an abundance of natural light, they can be contrasted with bright walls and rugs, medium-toned furniture, strategically placed mirrors, and bursts of colour in the form of crockery, place settings and décor. This helps to create a more refreshing and inviting atmosphere, even in smaller spaces.

Black Japan, Le Cru, French Chateau and Moroccan Sunset are just a few of Kustom Timber’s striking dark timber options. While they do require a little more effort in terms of upkeep – a weekly vacuum and mop, along with regular use of a non-toxic wood cleaner – they are well worth the effort, serving as a beautiful statement feature within the home that adds depth, character and a touch of drama. For something bolder than blonde but more discreet than black, Kustom Timber’s selection

of greys offers homeowners a happy medium. Nordic Blonde, Hermitage, Western Port and Storm are particularly beautiful; soft yet sophisticated, these easy neutrals are wonderful base colours that befit a range colour schemes.

Whether they’re used to complement a minimalist, Scandinavian style, or an eclectic interior filled with vibrant colours and eye-catching artworks, Kustom Timber’s grey floorboards will exude style wherever they’re placed.

Whatever your lifestyle, the solution lies with Kustom Timber. They have been supplying, installing and preserving premium quality engineered timber flooring since 2013. Having featured in a number of residential, commercial and hospitality projects, the brand has acquired a reputation as Australia’s most trusted and reliable flooring specialist.

Every Kustom Timber product is built to endure; crafted from the finest quality of materials, with a solid European Oak veneer surface, and stable, multi-layer plywood, their floors are designed to be enjoyed for generations.

Kustom Timber

1/4 Torca Terrace, Mornington 03 5910 3008

www.kustomtimber.com.au

Buying a double storey home, meant that I would need a lift

Norine Cruse is from St Kilda East and this is her story.

“Prior to my first knee replacement, the orthopaedic surgeon indicated that replacement knee joints will last 16-20 years or longer depending on the nature of use. He said that stairs wear the knee joint due to the impact of weight on each step and the risks of falling.

But to get everything I wanted in my forever home, I realised I would have to buy a double storey home. The solution –a residential lift.

Once I found the home I wanted, lift company representatives came with a template to make sure it would fit, before making an offer on the home.

I needed a lift which was compact, functional and simple to operate. RESiLIFT is the only residential lift on the market that ticked all the boxes. Apart from the internal control panel, you also receive 2 remotes to conveniently transport luggage, groceries, etc.

I have positioned my lift in the corner of the dining room which I thought initially would take up too much space. Recently I had eight friends for dinner and the next day a friend emailed me and said she’d forgotten to check out the lift, where was it? I explained that it had been about 2 feet way from where she was sitting, but the car was on the upper level.

The lift itself has been quite a point of entertainment with friends given its pretty well invisible yet extremely effective.

The best kept secret on the Peninsula

It’s been almost a year since I moved in and have only used the stairs three times in total. I now have my garden and everything is now set up for perfect and safe retirement living. This wouldn’t be possible without a RESiLIFT.”

To discuss having a lift in your home, contact RESiLIFT on 1300 303 502

Lorraine Pullar has created a pleasurable shopping experience for customers over the 38 years that she has operated Bayside Shoes.

Customers can leisurely browse an extensive range of quality brands of footwear for women, men and children or receive specialist shoe fitting assistance if desired.

She has successfully managed and grown the business during economic downturns, the pandemic and major structural changes within the footwear industry by listening to her customers and adapting to the changing footwear environment quickly and effectively.

Collaborating with local medical and allied health care professionals, Bayside Shoes staff offer a professional footwear fitting service with a compassionate understanding of the foot difficulties that their customers need help with, as well as ensure that they get the right footwear size, width and support.

There is also plenty of fun and laughter with customers as they browse the extensive range of European, American and Asian footwear brands for work, travel, exercise or that special occasion. To complement the footwear, Bayside Shoes also offers an extensive range of women’s clothing and accessories with change room facilities available.

This has created an Aladdin’s Cave of quality and choice that will please your eye with its colour and style as well as your budget with affordable prices.

Bayside Shoes also offers the largest range of footwear with sizes for women Euro 35 to 45 and men Euro 39 to 50 on the Mornington Peninsula.

Bayside Shoes are located at 103 Railway Pde, Seaford and has wheelchair access with free and disability parking near to its store entrance. They’re open 10am to 5pm weekdays and 10am to 3.30pm on Saturdays.

Bayside Shoes 103 Railway Parade Seaford (cnr Clovelly Pde) Ph: 9785 1887

www.baysideshoewarehouse.com.au

Junior mayor appointed

St Joseph’s Primary student Alexandra Shewan (pictured with mayor Hadi Saab) has been chosen to be the Kingston Council’s new junior mayor. She was one of 12 local students appointed to Kingston’s youth council. See story page 10. Picture: Supplied

Winter warning for swimmers and boaties

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SWIMMERS and boaties face an increased risk of drowning this weekend.

Life Saving Victoria has issued a warning to people heading out in the state’s waterways this King’s Birthday weekend. It says that Victorians are 68 per cent more likely to drown on a

public holiday compared to other days of the year.

LSV research and evaluation manager Dr Hannah Calverley says that the colder weather can make people complacent. “With Melbourne winter getting underway, your risk of death by drowning may be the last thing on your mind, especially if you are fishing or boating and don’t plan on entering the water, however, you can never

relax when it comes to water safety,” she said.

“Unintentional entry was a factor in 41 per cent of fatal drownings in the past decade and concerningly, in about four in five boating related drowning deaths during this time, the victims were not wearing a lifejacket, or their lifejacket was ill-fitting or incorrect for the activity or conditions. This is why lifejackets are a non-negotiable

piece of safety equipment for anyone boating or fishing, to buy you time to survive should you end up in the water. You wouldn’t hesitate to put on your seatbelt when getting in the car and you should think of wearing your lifejacket while on the boat equally as important.”

Safe Transport Victoria manager of recreational boating safety Gareth Johnson has warned people to be care-

ful if swimming in cold weather. “Suddenly entering cold water can be life threatening, with the risk of boaters experiencing cold shock and hypothermia,” he said. “You need to be able to get back on your boat or paddlecraft quickly or be able to call for help straight away.”

52 people have drowned in Victoria since 1 July last year, eleven more than the ten-year average.

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Fierce protector of Wetlands farewelled

OBITUARY

Dorothy Meadows, 27/6/28 - 29/4/23

Friends of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands founding member, author, teacher

By Linda Meadows

DOROTHY Elizabeth Meadows

OAM who recently passed away is being hailed as a community legend, due to her impact in many local areas. Moving to Edithvale in 1954 to take up a teaching position at MordiallocChelsea HS until leaving in December 1958 to have children, she began her community involvement as President of Edithvale Kindergarten. She held this position for seven years, until she returned to MCHS in 1967 until 1978 when she was promoted to Heatherhill HS in Springvale. Prior to changing schools, Dorothy completed a feasibility study on establishing a bike/ walking path from Mordialloc Bridge to Edithvale Road, with a pedestrian bridge over Mordialloc Creek from the back of the high school to Chute Street. The need for such a path was due to the number of students being injured on Station Street on their way to and from school. Dorothy’s community work took a new turn when she became one of the founding members of the Friends of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands. She was secretary of FESWI for more than 17 years and remained a member until her death. Her last project for the Wetlands was completed in 2020, when she wrote the history of the Wetlands – “Glimpses of Edithvale Seaford Wetlands”. She retired from

teaching in 1993 and then really became involved in community work. For 17 years, she worked one day a week at the Citizens’ Advice Bureau. Around this time, she also joined the Chelsea & District Historical Society and wrote two books – “Women of Chelsea” then “Men of Chelsea”. She resigned from their committee in 2020 but remained a member. Longbeach Probus Club also beckoned and she was secretary for the next 20 years.

In 2000, she was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to the

environment, education, welfare and law reform. Her interest in the craft of patchwork saw her help establish Quilts of Valour Australia, which had immediate impact in recognising the service given by veterans in Australian Military Forces. Finally, she helped establish another committee – Mordialloc-Chelsea College Alumni Association.

Dorothy had two children – Linda Meadows and Keith Meadows. Dorothy’s impact locally has been immense and she will be greatly missed.

Tool shop opens doors

A NEW tool store has opened in Mentone. Tool Kit Depot had its grand opening last week. Is it the first of the stores to open in Victoria. The grand opening was headlined by an appearance from Collingwood Football Club captain Darcy Moore (pictured above). Radio station SEN broadcast from the event on the day. Tool Kit Depot is now open at 27-29 Nepean Highway in Mentone.

New business awards

NOMINATIONS are open for the Kingston Sustainable Business Awards.

This is the first year the awards will be handed out. Kingston mayor Hadi Saab says that the awards will “ increase awareness of sustainable business best practices and demonstrate how sustainable business benefits our community and our environment.”

The Sustainable Business Awards will feature six categories - waste reduction and the circular economy, ethical sourcing and procurement, diversity and inclusion, sustainable leadership, net zero 2030, and young changemakers and innovators.

Nominations close 25 June, and the winners will be announced at an event in October. To nominate a business visit kingston.vic.gov.au/ business-awards

Prostate cancer survivor tackles new challenge

JUST two years on from a prostate cancer diagnosis, Mike Watson will tackle a 22 kilometer trek to raise funds to fight the disease.

Watson was diagnosed with high grade, Gleason Score 9 prostate cancer at the end of 2021. The 59-year-old Bonbeach resident has survived the bout with cancer, and is now driven to give back to others who are going through it.

“Prostate cancer is a cause close to my heart, with increasing numbers of men in our community affected by the disease each year,” Watson said. “I wanted to give back and contribute to research. It’s a small thing to ask for and can do so much good for the health of men like me and our families.

“My aim is to help more local men gain access to clinical trials and new medicines. On average 15 per cent of Australian men are diagnosed once the disease has spread outside the prostate, which means clinical trials are key to saving lives.”

Watson has raised $500 so far. His effort is part of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia Perfect Match for Men’s Health Week.

The money raised will go towards cancer research. Funds raised will be doubled by Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia sponsors Tyrepower and Hire A Hubby.

It is estimated that 320 men receive a prostate cancer diagnosis each year in the Melbourne area. Australia-wide a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer roughly every 22 minutes.

To donate visit perfectmatch.org.au and search for “Mike Watson”.

MIKE Watson with his wife Linley.

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New youth council takes the reins

A CHELSEA student has been named the new Kingston deputy mayor.

St Joseph’s Primary student Alexandra Shewan is the junior mayor for 2023/2024. She will attend events and functions alongside the Kingston mayor in the next year.

Shewan takes the reins from previous junior mayor Eli Murphy.

Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said the junior mayor program is “a fantastic way to get young people excited about democracy and their local community.”

“It’s amazing to see our local students so engaged and excited to learn more about how government works, how their voice and vote matters, and how they can make a positive contribution to their local area,” he said.

“We’re proud to give local youngsters an opportunity to grow and develop their leadership skills to help create leaders of tomorrow.”

12 local students have been cho-

Dancers delight at aged care homes

A GROUP of dancers who perform at aged care homes across Frankston is on the lookout for new recruits.

The Ruby Red Dancers perform for residents at aged care homes in Frankston, Edithvale, and on the Mornington Peninsula. The six dancers range from age 62 to 88.

Ruby Red dancer Christina Howell has been performing since 2001. The group is now looking for more dancers to join so they can keep entertaining people for years to come.

Howell says the group does a vari-

ety of dances to take viewers “around the world” from the comfort of their seats. “We started out belly dancing and since then we have digressed. We do Spanish dancing, roaring 20s Charleston style, a rainbow dance with different colours, and we also do a fan dance,” she said.

Howell says people should join in because “it’s good exercise, it’s not too vigorous, and it’s much more geared to older ladies.”

“We have six dancers at the moment, and one of our members is 88.

We perform for around an hour and a half with no break,” she said. “Sometimes we might only have three or four dancers at a booking. We used to have ten or eleven but we have lost some to retirement.

“It’s not hard, we practice once a week on Fridays. It only works out at $6 a week each for the hall rental at the moment, so it doesn’t cost much.”

To inquire or join the Ruby Red Dancers, contact Christina Howell on 0490 099 373.

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RUBY Red Dancers Iris Kelly, Lynne Vickers, and Christina Howell practice their routine. Picture: Gary Sissons

sen to form Kingston’s youth council - Keira Jessop, Pranav Premnath, Suumon Naing, Vanessa Comarmond, Benjamin Trouw, Gabriel Kovalev, Alexandra Shewan, Grace Conway, Madeleine Stacey, Kiara Morris, Ella Ryan, and Sreyan Prottoy.

THE mayor Hadi Saab and deputy mayor Chris Hill with the new Kingston youth council members.

Picture: Supplied

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

SATURDAY MINISERIES: THE NORTH WATER

ABC TV, 9.50pm

Good versus evil, man versus animal… this morbid, scenic miniseries starring a menacing Colin Farrell and Jack O’Connell (Rogue Heroes, left) wraps up tonight with a masterful flourish, leaving viewers with a chance to defrost – and a lot to reflect upon. Tonight, Sumner (O’Connell) is nursed back to health by a missionary priest (Peter Mullan, Ozark). Returning to Hull, Sumner sets out to find Baxter (Tom Courtenay) and start the next phase of his life.

FRIDAY SPECTRE

NINE, 8.30pm

Daniel Craig’s (right) rebooted Bond stays close to the globetrotting, action-driven spectacle of earlier entries in Spectre, although it remains reliant on the long-established 007 formula. Picking up where Skyfall axed Judi Dench’s M and introduced a new generation of MI6 accomplices (Naomie Harris’ Moneypenny, Ben Whishaw’s Q and Ralph Fiennes’ new M), the much-anticipated flick opens with Bond in Mexico City on a mission to kill an Italian terrorist.

SUNDAY THE KINGDOM

SBS, 7.30pm

Marc Fennell gets personal in this eyeopening feature-length documentary. The award-winning journalist, who possesses a knack for capturing both the dark and light side of difficult matters, delves into the controversial, far-reaching church of Hillsong. Fennell was a member of the mega church as a child; he shares his emotional story as he homes in on the organisation’s misdeeds and fall from grace. He chats to current and former believers, investigating what the future holds for Pentecostal religion and who will take Hillsong’s place, in the shadow of bullying, abuse and financial mismanagement.

MONDAY HAVE YOU BEEN PAYING ATTENTION?

TEN, 8.40pm

For the past decade, this lighthearted homegrown quiz show has been instrumental in shooing away those pesky Monday blues. A loose look at the events and news of the past week, it’s a reliable vehicle for panellists Ed Kavalee’s juvenile quips and Sam Pang’s caustic wit. Along with host Tom Gleisner playing their good-natured punching bag, the giggles are effortless. Tonight, the team is joined by veteran funnyman Tony Martin ) and two rising stars of stand-up, the deadpan Emma Holland and nonchalant Alex Ward, to see who can press that buzzer with the right – or hilariously wrong –answer.

Thursday, June 8

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (Mdls) Part 2 of 4.

8.50 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) Hosted by Chris Moller.

9.35 One Plus One: The Elders. Fred Hooper tells the stories of his ancestors.

10.05 Art Works. (R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 Dolphins: Is Our Love Too Deep? (PG, R)

12.10 Q+A. (R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum.

(R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Sydney Airport: Lightning Strike. (M) Lightning strikes an international flight.

8.30 Putin And The West: Back With A Vengeance. Part 2 of 3. Buoyed by his success in Crimea, Putin turns to the Middle East.

9.35 Normal People. (MA15+)

Connell finds university life lonely.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Catch And Release. (Mal)

11.50 Red Light. (Mals, R)

4.30 Mastermind Australia. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC

Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 13. Sydney v St Kilda.

9.40 The Front Bar. (M) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.45 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 2. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break.

12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 2. Late afternoon session.

3.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PGdl, R) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 Paramedics. (Mam, R) Alarm bells ring for paramedics when a fit young man suddenly has multiple seizures.

9.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm) Follows doctors at the causality department of a hospital.

10.30 A+E After Dark. (Mam)

11.25 Nine News Late.

11.50 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am, R) 12.40

Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00

Tom Gleisner hosts Have You Been Paying Attention?

Friday, June 9

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

Hannah Moloney grafts plums.

8.30 Smother. (Mal) With Elaine in hospital, Anna and Jenny search her home for a phone that might link her to Grace’s death.

9.25 Utopia. (PG, R) A freeway project is delayed.

9.55 Mayfair Witches. (Mav) Rowan reaches out to her family for help.

10.40 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+hv)

11.25 ABC Late News.

11.40 The Split. (Ml, R)

12.40 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Mastermind Australia. (PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.

8.35 Nothing Compares: Sinead O’Connor: Nothing Compares. (M) Charts Sinéad O’Connor’s rise to fame before her eventual exile from the pop mainstream.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Vienna Blood. (Return, Ma)

12.45 The Investigation. (Mal, R)

2.35 The Hunt For A Killer. (Malv, R) 4.20 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 13. Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

10.50 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 3. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break.

12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session.

3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (PG) Hosted by Catriona Rowntree.

8.30 MOVIE: Spectre. (2015, Mv, R)

A cryptic message from James Bond’s past sends him on a trail of a sinister organisation. Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux.

11.25 Emergency Call. (Ma, R)

12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.10 It’s All Greek To Me. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop.

(R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

Saturday, June

6.20 The ABC Of... (PG, R)

Hosted by David Wenham.

6.50 Bluey. (R) Bingo and Lila play on a new waterslide.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Ma) A government minister’s secretary is murdered.

8.15 Vera. (Mav, R) Almost a decade after a killer was convicted, locals are shocked to learn new evidence has surfaced.

9.50 Miniseries: The North Water. (Final, MA15+alv) Part 5 of 5.

10.45 Ragdoll. (MA15+av)

11.35 The Messenger. (Malsv, R)

12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor: Intruders. (PG)

8.25 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (PG) Abbey bell ringers have a crowd.

9.20 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: Germany. (R) Narrated by Bill Nighy.

10.15 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (R)

11.10 Medici: The Magnificent Part II. (Mav, R)

4.20 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.50

Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15

France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 13. Fremantle v Richmond.

10.00 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

10.20 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 4. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break.

12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 4. Late afternoon session.

3.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Arty. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince. (2009, Mhv, R) Harry comes into possession of a potions book. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson.

10.30 MOVIE: Mortal Engines. (2018, Mav, R) Two people try to stop a conspiracy. Hera Hilmar.

12.50 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGds, R)

1.50 9Honey Hacks. (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)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal) In a frenzied mass rescue, lifeguards search for a student who did not make it back to the beach.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ma, R) Graham Norton is joined on the red couch for a chat by actors Michelle Yeoh, Austin Butler and Jack Lowden, and dancer Ashley Banjo. Mimi Webb performs her single RedFlags

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Lifeguards search for a student.

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa) A dog goes on a charm offensive.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Jamie and Danny investigate a series of carjackings. Eddie helps a woman being stalked.

9.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mv) The body of a young girl who was killed more than 40 years ago is discovered at the bottom of Lake Mead.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World

This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline.

1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG, R) 3.25 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (PG, R) 4.10 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Art Works.

5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Turning The Tide. (PG)

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Designing A Legacy (2023) (PG) Part 2 of 2.

8.30 Silent Witness. (Malv) When a woman confesses to murdering her husband, the team tries to determine if all is as it seems.

9.35 The Messenger. (Mal) The third ace arrives.

10.25 In Limbo. (Mals, R)

10.55 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+hv, R)

11.40 Mayfair Witches. (Mav, R)

12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Growing A Greener World. (PG) 10.05 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (PG) 11.00 Travel Quest. 12.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Speedweek. 2.30 AusMoto Show. 3.05 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World Championship. Round 5. Highlights. 4.10 The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show. (PGa, R) 5.35 Weeks Of War. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Kingdom. (Ma) Marc Fennell investigates Hillsong.

8.55 Acropolis: The Ancient Builders. (PGan, R) Examines the construction of the Acropolis of Athens, a collection of temples and monuments.

9.55 Patagonia: The Far South. (PGa) Narrated by Pedro Pascal.

10.40 A Shot In A Starry Night: Van Gogh Case. (Ma, R)

11.40 Secrets Of Playboy. (Mans, R)

3.00 The World’s Biggest Murder Trial: Nuremberg. (Mavw, R) 4.10 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 13. Carlton v Essendon.

10.10 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

10.40 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 5. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break.

12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 5. Late afternoon session.

3.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (72)

The Country. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi.

2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. 4.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 6.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.10 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 9.50 Pie In The Sky. 10.55 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs.

1pm ITM Fishing. 1.30 Fishy Business. 2.00 Fish’n Mates.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

8.00 MOVIE: Bohemian Rhapsody. (2018, Ml, R) Charts the life of Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of the popular rock band Queen. Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton.

10.45 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

11.15 The First 48: End Of The Road. (Mal)

12.05 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+v, R)

1.00 The Garden Gurus. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

9GEM (92)

6am Morning Programs.

7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.00 My Favorite Martian. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00

TV Shop. 10.00 Avengers. 11.10 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 12.30pm Getaway. 1.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 15. Melbourne Storm v Cronulla Sharks. 6.00 Customs.

6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 French Open Tennis Pre-Show. 11.00 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs.

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants wade into treacherous waters as English celebrity chef Rick Stein brings his best squid game.

9.10 FBI. (Return, Mav) The FBI stages a sting operation to secure a massive bomb from an illegal arms dealer.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Lucy goes undercover at a poker tournament to find out which of the players stole some crucial evidence.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Women’s.

Replay.

Football. NTFL. Men’s. Under-18s. St Mary’s v Waratah. Replay. 5.00 The South Sydney Story. 5.35 Bamay.

News. 6.25 Wild New Zealand. 7.25 Resistance In A Hostile Environment: Uprising. 8.30 Statue Wars. 9.40 MOVIE: Oranges And Sunshine. (2010, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

Monday, June 12

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG)

Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Q+A. Public affairs program.

10.35 China Tonight. (R)

11.10 ABC Late News.

11.25 The Business. (R)

11.40 The Split. (Ml, R) 12.40 Father Brown. (PG, R) 1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30

Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PG) The Tower is struck by tragedy.

8.30 Big Fat Quiz Of Sport. Guests include Roisin Conaty, Judi Love, Joel Dommett, Dane Baptiste, Kerry Godliman and Tom Allen.

10.15 The Artist’s View: U2. (Mls, R)

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Miniseries: Bonnie And Clyde. (MA15+v)

11.45 Antidisturbios. (Malv, R)

1.35 Cargo. (Mal, R) 3.20 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Million Dollar Island. (Premiere, PGal) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

8.30 9-1-1. (Ma) The 118 races to rescue two roommates and help a woman whose nightmare became a reality.

9.30 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) Captain Strand and the 126 help a husband whose wife “dies” when she is not upside-down.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 The Blacklist. (Mav) 12.00 The Rookie. (Mav, R) 1.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30pm Galavant. 2.00 The Profit UK. 3.00 Strangers Making Babies. 4.00 Top Chef. 5.00

Children’s Programs. 5.15 MOVIE: Penguins Of Madagascar. (2014) 7.00 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix. (2007, PG) 9.40 MOVIE: Species II. (1998, MA15+) 11.35 Killjoys. (Premiere)

12.30am Top Chef. 1.30 Strangers Making Babies.

2.30 The Profit UK. 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Parental Guidance. (PGa) Hosted by Allison Langdon.

9.10 Police Rescue Australia. (PG)

technicians detonate explosives. 10.10 Footy Classified. (M)

by Nath Valvo.

FBI: Most Wanted. (Masv) A news anchor is shot dead.

The Project. (R)

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

Tuesday, June 13

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Kerry Armstrong. (PGa)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: Italy’s 1 Euro Homes. A look at an Italian housing scheme.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Point. (R) 11.30 Pandore. (Malns) 12.25 Hope. (MA15+av) 1.30 Partisan. (MA15+v, R)

3.25 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (Mal, R) 4.15 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Wednesday, June 14

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Utopia. (PG) Tony cops media heat.

8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Final, PG)

A satirical news program.

9.05 In Limbo. (Mals) Charlie and Freya seek comfort in each other.

9.30 QI. (Mls, R) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

10.05 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Ml, R)

10.30 ABC Late News.

10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Ragdoll.

(MA15+av, R) 11.50 Father Brown. (Mav, R)

12.35 Parliament Question Time. 1.35 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 History Of The Sitcom: Facing Race. (Mal) A look at sitcoms’ approach to race.

8.30 The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild. (M) Part 2 of 3. It is just over halfway through the seven-year renovation project and work continues.

9.35 Blue Lights. (Malv) Helen uncovers a scandal.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 The Congregation. (MA15+s)

11.55 The Promise. (Mal, R) 2.00 La Fortuna. (Mdl, R) 4.00 Mastermind Australia. (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) Mercedes is intent on sticking around.

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PGl) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) Nolan and Juarez are on the hunt for a fugitive after a car incident goes awry.

7.00 A

8.45

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants face elimination.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Ma, R) The team investigates after a financial advisor is found shot at a naval station.

10.30 North Shore. (Mlv, R) Abigail makes a shock announcement.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Andrew struggles to adjust to his new life.

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PGl) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

9.00 The Front Bar. (M) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.00 The Latest: Seven News.

10.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Mornington Monster. (MA15+av, R)

12.00 Absentia. (MA15+asv, R)

1.00 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGl) The critics spend a week in Melbourne.

8.30 Footy Classified. (M) Hosted by Eddie McGuire, Matthew Lloyd, Jimmy Bartel and Damian Barrett.

9.30 MOVIE: Vacation. (2015, MA15+ln, R)

A man takes his family on a road trip. Ed Helms, Christina Applegate.

11.25 Nine News Late.

11.50 Council Of Dads. (PGa, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Curtis Stone visits the MasterChef kitchen.

8.40 North Shore. (Final, Mlv) What happened the night Sophie died is revealed, as Max and Meg must decide how best to serve justice.

9.40 So Help Me Todd. (Premiere, PGa) A private eye goes to work for his mother.

10.30 Fire Country. (Final, PGadv)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn

Murder charge

A FRANKSTON teenager has been charged with the murder of a man in South Yarra.

The 34-year-old man’s body was found on Surrey Road at around 8pm on Saturday, 3 June. The following day police confirmed that a 17-year-old from Frankston had been arrested and charged with one count of murder.

The victim was allegedly stabbed to death. The Frankston teenager will face a children’s court.

Car crash arrests

A MAINTENANCE vehicle was allegedly stolen then crashed in Cheltenham last week.

The alleged incident occurred in the early hours of 2 June. A worker was performing garden maintenance near Nepean Highway when his car was allegedly taken by a girl.

The car was crashed into a trolley bay shortly after it was taken.

The girl and a boy allegedly threatened the victim with edged weapons after he approached them. The two alleged offenders were soon arrested.

A 14-year-old girl and 12-year-old boy from Highett were both arrested. Nobody was injured.

Missing man found alive

A MISSING man was found after an extensive search at Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve last week.

Police and SES members were called in to search the nature reserve for a missing man last Wednesday, 31 May. He was reported missing at around 11am the previous day.

The man was found alive on 31 May. He was attended to by paramedics at the scene. Franskton, Chelsea, Moorabbin, and Narre Warren SES units contributed to the search.

EMERGENCY services look for a missing man. Picture: Gary Sissons

Train creep wanted

A MAN is wanted for allegedly committing a sexual offence on a Frankston line train in April. Police allege the incident took place somewhere between Richmond and Frankston on a Frankston-bound train. It happened on 4 April at around 12pm.

Police have released images (below) of a man they wish to speak to about the offence. Anyone who recognises the man can assist with the investigation by contacting Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submitting a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Biggest Morning Tea

Tues 13 June, 11am - 12.30pm

Join us for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Enjoy a cuppa, play some fun games and support the Cancer Council. Cost $2 donation to the Cancer Council. Longbeach Place 15 Chelsea Rd, Chelsea

Friends of the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands

Welcome you to come and visit the Wetlands

Birds at the Bird Hide in Edithvale Rd (500metres west of the Education Centre). Most Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1-5pm.

Join 123Read2Me in sorting books for disadvantaged kids. We provide full training. Thursdays & Saturdays 10-1 in Heatherton (Moorabbin). Contact Jeff at 0402 183 123 to learn more. Your time and effort will bring joy and learning to young readers!

Aspendale Seniors Club

Join us on Mondays at 1.15pm for a great concert with a professional entertainer. Only $5. We also have table tennis, gentle exercises, line and ballroom dancing and chair yoga. Phone Sheila on 9772 5639 or 0417 542 941.

Longbeach Place New 2023 program out now. Call 9776 1386 or visit www.longbeachplace.org.au

You can also call in 15 Chelsea Rd, Chelsea Mentone RSL 9 Palermo Street Mentone.

Traditional Friday Meat Raffle. 20 draws $2 per ticket. Bistro meals 5.308.30pm. All proceeds to Australian military Veterans and their families.

Bunarong Bushwalking Club

Come and explore the great outdoors with a local walking group. Bunarong Bushwalking Club members enjoy walks on Sundays and Wednesdays. For more information contact us on 0400 329 710, or see our Facebook page and www.bunarongbushwalkingclub.com.au

Chelsea Heights Community Centre

At our Centre you can develop friendships, have fun, exchange ideas or learn new skills. With over 30 different classes and activities, there is something for everyone! For more info visit us or call 9772 3391.

Parkinson’s Peer Support Group St Nicholas Anglican Church, 9 Bear St Mordialloc. 2nd Thursday of each month, at 1 pm. Guest speakers, afternoon tea. People with Parkinson’s, carers and family members all welcome. Further details Contact Helen 0418 527 172.

Volunteer at a Family Life Op Shop.

Volunteer with our amazing team and make a difference in your community. No experience necessary! To find out more or to express your interest call 03 8599 5433 o visit familylife.com.au/volunteer

VIEW Club- First Tuesday each month

VIEW is a leading women’s volunteer organisation where women can connect regularly with others and help the disadvantaged. Dinner meetings monthly at the Patterson River Country Club. Contact Lucinda 0431 426 170 or lucinda. bertram@gmail.com

Seniors Easy Exercise Strength & movement classes for seniors. Mon 10.30am - 11.30am, Wed & Fri 9.15am10.15am. Call for details 9580 3675. Mordialloc Community Centre 115A Warren Rd, Mordialloc.

Aspendale Gardens Community Gardens

Run by volunteers focused on providing a space for our community to gather, connect, learn and exercise. For course info and further details

9587 5955 or call into 103-105 Kearney Drive, Aspendale Gardens.

Mordialloc Neighbourhood House

We have an open door to the community providing a meeting place for groups, educational and recreational activities. To learn more phone 9587 4534 or call into 457 Main St, Mordialloc.

Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir

Planning a Singing Tour of Wales this year Rehearsal every Sunday evening at 7pm at Yamala Park Bowls Club Dunstan St Frankston South. For more details contact Trudi on 0406 678 261 or email info@mpwlc.com

Frankston Combined Probus Club

Join us for morning tea (including guest speaker) on Friday17th February. Frankston Bowling Club Yuille Street, Frankston at 9.45 for a 10am start. (no charge) Enjoy Fun, Friendship and Fellowship in Retirement. Phone Leah: 0450 916 366 Mornington Peninsula Family History Society. Research your family tree. Frankston South Community Centre, Towerhill Road. Tue & Thu 10.30am - 2.30pm, Sun from 2.00pm - 5.00pm. For more information, please email –info@mpfhs.org or phone 9783 7058 during our opening hours.

The Probus Club of Seaford.

We meet the 2nd Thursday of the month at The Pat Rollo Football Club, Silver Avenue, Frankston North. For more information call Johanne: 0419 326 085.

Frankston CWA

Looking for members from the age of 10 for our junior group, meets the first Sat per month from 1-30pm and there is also craft on Wed mornings from 9-30am. Details call Jenny: 041051930

Friendly Cards Group 500 cards Wednesday nights: 7.20pm - 10.30pm. Frankston North Community Centre; 26 Mahogany Ave Frankston North. All are welcome. Cost $5. Tea & coffee available. Enquires Roma: 0438 540 108 or Bill: 0417 396 247

FIT Over 60

For all over 60 years. $10.00 per class, no joining or membership fees. Mondays 9.30am “Move it or Lose it”. Wednesdays 9.30am Body Bar: full body workout. Enquiries welcome on 0419 713 635 & 0403 021 868

Probus - Carrum Downs

Meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Lyrebird Community Centre from 10am.

Please contact Annette: 0428 027 925

Orwil Street Community House Learn to Garden and Cook! A fortnightly program 10.30am - 12.30pm. $10 per session. Bookings essential. For more information call: 9783 5073. Term 1 2023 Program now availablefrom our website: www.orwilst.org.au and also on Facebook.

Chatty Cafe - Coffee and chat

Frankston Library Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm. Everyone welcome. Further info contact Jacky on 0416 860 239 or mornpen@chattycafeaustralia. org.au or see www.chattycafeaustralia.org.au

Fly Fishing 4th Thurs each month at 7pm. Mornington

Peninsula Fly Fishers welcome visitors to our monthly club meetings held in Leawarra House, 200 Beach Street Frankston. For more information find us on Facebook.

Beach Revegetation Volunteers Wanted

The Frankston Beach Association holds working bees every 2nd Monday morning revegetating Frankston’s foreshore. Enjoy the outdoors for a few hours, in the company of like minded volunteers. Call Johan on 0418374981 if you are interested.

Frankston Bridge Club

Has moved to a new location at 200 Beach Street, Frankston. We welcome all past, current and new members to come and visit us. Please call Sue for additional info 0412 975 502.

Peninsula Field Naturalists Club

16 High St Frankston on the 2nd Wednesday of the month 8pm.We are amateurs who are interested in all aspects of the natural environment. Ring Judy on 0400 910 941, or visit www.peninsulafieldnaturalists.org.au

Frankston Stroke Support Group

Our group is open to new members for support and socialisation. Meets the first Wednesday of the month from 1pm-3pm at the Frankston North Community Centre. For more information contact Janelle on 9789 6427 or janellethompson@bigpond.com.

ParkinSong Langwarrin

Meets at Grace Church, cnr Warrandyte & Cranbourne Rds on Thursday afternoons at 2pm. Music therapy, gentle exercise & support for carers & those living with Parkinson’s. Contact: parkinsonglangwarrin@outlook.com or phone Cathy 8809 0400 for 2023 dates.

Frankston Ladies Probus

Meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 2 Logan St. Frankston. 10am - noon. We have a guest speaker at each meeting. Lunches, day trips, chat/coffee mornings, etc. Ring Jo for more info: 0400 514 212

U3A Frankston - Karingal Place

Enrolments for classes and new members available online. Please go to our website u3af. org.au for further information.

Frankston Ladies Choir is a fun and friendly choir, meeting on Tuesday evenings in a spacious modern venue. Ladies interested in joining are welcome to come along. Call Marion for details 0498 210 824.

Orwil St Community House

Come along to our walking group at 9am Monday & cook a meal at 10am. Walking group is free & the cook up is $10. Bring a container to take your meal home. Bookings essential 9783 5073.

VIPA Foundation

Open to vision impaired people, their families and support workers as well as anyone who would like the chance to meet and socialise regularly. 49 Railway Parade, Seaford. Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings. Ph: 0458 831 313

Frankston Food Swap

2nd Saturday of the month at 1pm. Swap your excess vegies, homemade foods or seedlings. Kareela Café, 53 Kareela Rd, Frankston

Peninsula Activities Group

Friendship Club meets every third Friday of each month at Uniting Church Hall, High Street, Frankston. Meet at 10.00 for 10.30 start. After meeting stop and have a cup of coffee/tea and a chat. Contact Joana 9775 2304.

McClelland Spinners and Weavers

Weekly sessions of spinning, handweaving and knitting at our studio at McClelland Gallery. Everything you need to get started. Find us on Facebook or email us at: mcclellandspinnersandweavers@gmail.com for more information about session times and fees.

Sanctuary Space

A safe, friendly and free place to drop in for a hot drink, a chat, or just to chill out. Open Wed-Thursday 10-2, Friday 10-1. 130 Cranbourne Rd, Frankston, opposite the Power Centre. Coordinator 0425740075

Try Croquet

Est in 1947, The Frankston Croquet Club prides itself on social recreation, healthy activity and friendly competitions. Open Tues, Thurs & Sat. from 9am to 3pm. Equipment supplied, flat soled shoes required. Enquires to Fay 97837340 Frankston Hockey Club is a family friendly sporting club for people of all abilities and ages. Juniors, seniors and masters teams available. New players welcome. Training on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Visit frankstonhockeyclub.com to find out more.

Peninsula Women’s Hockey Association

Come and join the PWHA at Monash University grounds, Frankston on a Monday night. Friendly, fun but competitive and a mix of skills and ages range from 13 to 70+.

Contact: rebekahkh@hotmail.com

Dog Lovers Walking Group

Tuesdays at 8:30 am & 9:30 am, also Thursdays at 9:30 am. Join us for friendship, fun and exercise for dogs and owners. At Baxter Park (Near Tennis Courts). Contact Suzanne on 9789 8475

Are you a Breast Cancer survivor?

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LETTERS

Yes to Voice will not make parliament unworkable

As a voter in the electorate of Flinders I was saddened and very disappointed by [Flinders MP]

Zoe McKenzie’s article and her address to the Parliament in support of the No vote, although not surprised (“A risk to executive government” The News 30/5/23).

Both the High Court Judge Kenneth Haynes and Professor Anne Twomey have refuted the claim that giving our First Nations people access to executive government will make our parliament unworkable.

The Voice is only advisory. The power to make laws and policies lies with the government and parliament.

We also have checks and balances built into our parliamentary system that will avoid making parliament unworkable.

First Nations people need a seat at the table and to be part of the decisions that are being made about their lives. Like all people, if you have a stake in your own programs you are more likely to achieve success.

I implore Zoe to put herself in the shoes of a First Nations person and, most of all, open your heart and vote Yes.

Marilyn Hoban, Mornington

Elders ‘misrepresented’

We are writing in response to [Flinders MP] Zoe McKenzie’s speech in federal parliament on 22 May and the article [she wrote] referencing us and the Willum Warrain Aboriginal community (“A risk to executive government” The News 30/5/23).

As local senior elders, we are dismayed by the way we have been used to gain momentum for the No vote on Voice. The three of us strongly support the Yes vote. What has happened is exactly why we need Voice, so our views can be directly heard by government and not misrepre-

sented.

Aunty Helen Bnads, Uncle Peter

Aldenhoven

, Willum

AboriginalAssociation,

Voice not local issue

Warrain

Hastings

I get irritated at the amount of space in The News devoted to the Voice campaign. This is a local newspaper that should concentrate on local issues. Voice is not a local issue.

In recent issues we have been getting swamped with lectures from the uninformed populace who, by their very mouthings, demonstrate that they have absolutely no idea of the consequences of a Yes vote.

The basic error is the constant references to First Nations. At no time in recorded history is there any evidence that there was an Aboriginal nation. The first and only nation ever to be convened in this country was that which was created on 1 January 1901. If you are going to have a treaty with these people, then tell me who they are.

I guarantee that not one of the bleeding hearts who espouse the merits of a Yes vote have given any thought to the prospect of their homes being compulsorily acquired to accommodate those who have not.

I urge all of those Yes advocates to think again and ask themselves why the current level of funding and the multiplicity of organisations has been unable to rectify the obvious wrongs that many Aboriginal children and women in the outback suffer every day.

Anybody who wants to tut tut my comments should start by making a trip into the outback and see for themselves the conditions under which these people live. Take a quick trip to Euston or Wilcannia in NSW and see what their living conditions are like. No need to go to

Western Australia or the Northern Territory to get a few facts.

Barry James Rumpf, McCrae

Self-serving MP

Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie is feathering her own nest in opposing a constitutionally enshrined Indigenous Voice (“A risk to executive government” The News 30/5/23).

There is no other logical explanation for her dismissal of the views of not only highly respected First Nations elders and but also those even she herself refers to as “some of the best constitutional minds in the country” in her decision to oppose the Voice.

Her view conflicts with such eminent minds as Brett Walker SC, Professor Cheryl Saunders and Solicitor General Stephen Donaghue. She appears to embody the heights of arrogance as she scrambles to find a reason to avoid giving First Nations people a say.

the truth.

What is so hard about understanding that enshrining the Voice in the constitution only makes it impossible for Dutton, if ever elected PM, could not shut it down.

If the referendum passes there will be a process with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the parliament and the broader public to settle the Voice design.

Legislation to establish the Voice will then go through standard parliamentary processes to ensure adequate scrutiny by elected representatives in both houses of parliament.

Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Caravan extensions

Rooming house providers are extending their houses by using caravans for an extra room, which brings them under Frankston Council's authority.

WINTER EXHIBITIONS AT MPRG

MORNINGTON Peninsula Regional Gallery warms up with some fantastic new exhibitions and programs. sea.liquid.sensation.flux.space is a large-scale solo exhibition by celebrated local artist Vera Möller. This exhibition brings together new small and large-scale works, including drawings and watercolours, collages, objects and paintings. It also features a selection of works from Möller’s studio collection.

Now in its second year, the Koorie Heritage Trust’s Blak Design Program is about supporting, promoting and celebrating First Nations cultural innovation within the Victorian design sector while providing a platform for nurturing sustainable, First Nations design practices. The exhibition Layers of Blak presents the stunning work of 11 Victorian First Nations designers. Each designer presents a collection of jewellery reflecting on their personal stories, layered with meaning – of healing, resilience, collaboration and empowerment.

For the first time, MPRG presents Michael Cook’s Invasion series, that were donated by the artist in 2021. Invasion places an imaginative eye on Australian colonial history and turns around the dominant view, taking

alien creatures into iconic London-based cityscapes, with white urban residents their victims.

As part of the Mornington Winter Music Festival, MPRG is hosting a live music in the gallery evening on Friday 9 June featuring Holly Hebe, Jack Burmesiter and The Hoodoo Men. There’s also school holiday workshops with Layers of Blak artists, jewellery making with Dominic White or ochre painting on gum leaves with Sammy Trist. Check their website for more information about exhibitions and events.

MPRG is the exclusive Victorian venue for this year’s Archibald Prize regional tour from the Art Gallery of New South Wales, from 15 September to 5 November. Tickets go on sale on 1 July. This is one of the most anticipated exhibitions in the country and the Gallery precinct will be activated with a cafe, bar, live music, talks and events.

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Civic Reserve, Dunns Road, Mornington, 59501580

Picture: Vera Möller in her studio, Willow Creative

Of course Ms McKenzie is entitled to her opinion, but she should quit pretending to care about recognising First Nations people and consulting with them.

Voice scrutiny

Joan Doyle, Dromana

On 25 May 1961 [US] President John F Kennedy announced sending an American safely to the Moon before the end of the decade.

On 23 March 2023, the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a constitutional amendment to enshrine the Voice in the constitution this year.

What do these announcements have in common? They announce a plan and intent, not a how to do it.

[Liberal leader Peter] Dutton, who I feel confident would have been a member of the GOP Freedom Caucus (considered to be the most conservative and farthest-right bloc within the elected Republicans in USA) would have wanted details on the formula of the fuel to be used. Doubt the great divider does not have to be true or accurate, just [ask] outrageous questions to sow the seeds of doubt is enough to counteract

Rooming houses have nine rooms and if there are 10 rooms then the rooming house comes under the planning scheme.

The council states that the caravan is not another room and does not come under the planning scheme.

If somebody resides in the caravan the rooming house provider must contact the City of Frankston and advise them of this.

So, if you notice a caravan on site of a rooming house you should notify the council.

Russell Morse, Karingal

Letters - 300 words maximum and including full name, address and contact number - can be sent to The News, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or emailed to: team@mpnews.com.au

Cr Oates opposes letting cricketers use Frankston Park

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

AT a recent social gathering of members of the Frankston Cricket Club the question cropped up as to why cricketers were not permitted to use the Frankston Park.

There seemed to be absolute unanimity of opinion that cricket matches should be played in the park, and a resolution was passed instructing the secretary to convene a special meeting of the club for the purpose of fully discussing the question and taking steps to bring the matter before the Shire Council.

This meeting eventuated last Saturday night, at Frankston House.

The attendance, however, was very small, only nine members being present.

The president (Dr. Maxwell) sent a phone message, stating that he was prevented from attending at the last minute and various apologies were received from other members, including Cr. F. H. Wells, who, however, intimated that he was in sympathy with the movement.

Cr. Oates, one of the vice-presidents, was voted to the chair. He speedily made it clear that he did not view the proposal favorably. He said he did not know why he had not been invited to attend the social function.

He had read the report of the proceedings in “The Standard,” and noticed that he had been picked out by one of the speakers as a councillor who was against giving up the park to cricket.

He did not know why he had been singled out, considering that he was not alone in his opposition.

Another speaker had said that the

Melbourne picnics only benefitted three houses in Frankston. It was simply foolishness to talk like that. When Mr. Vicars was in the Pier Tea House he told him (Cr. Oates) that he looked to the picnics to pay his rent.

As a matter of fact many of the business people benefitted considerably by the picnics and he quoted specific cases.

It was not so very many years ago that Frankston sent a deputation to Melbourne to try and secure railway picnics. It was not correct to say that Mornington had cut out picnics.

Cr. Oates then drew attention to the fact that the Council had expended £10 in putting down a concrete pitch on the Cranbourne Road reserve and it was time cricketers made up their minds what they really did want.

The ratepayers would be up against a proposal to incur similar expense in the park. Someone had suggested a turf wicket, but that would interfere with the Show and other sports gatherings.

Cr. Oates reminded the meeting that the Council was just launching a big loan for the improvement of the park. They were relying on the revenue received from picnics to pay part of the liability incurred.

If the cricket club persevered with its demand to use the park he would have to seriously reconsider the position, as he would not feel justified in going on with the loan if a certain source of revenue was cut off.

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BAXTER HALL. ASSISTANCE REQUIRED.

At the recent public meeting which adopted the report of the sub-committee appointed to draw up plans and estimates of cost of a hall, it was

decided that a strong committee of local gentlemen should be formed to co-operate with the sub-committee in the carrying out of the project. Invitations to join in this were forwarded to practically all residents, and a second meeting was specially called to give a further opportunity to any who may have been prevented by the inclement weather from attending the first meeting.

The apparent lack of interest on the part of some who did not attend seemed to act merely as a stimulant to those who did, for both meetings disclosed a welcome determination to push forward with the project.

Mr. J. Marshall very generously promised that, whatever amount it may be necessary to raise by way of loan, he would, failing any better offer being received by the committee, guarantee to find the amount at not more than 6 percent, providing that a few residents would undertake, with him, the responsibility of seeing that the re-payments of principal and interest were made in accordance with the terms of the loan.

In a like public-spirited manner, this responsibility was immediately undertaken by four gentlemen present, and it is hoped that one or two others will join in and thus more equitably distribute the risk that should after all be borne by all, instead of the few.

It was unanimously, agreed that an appeal be launched for the purpose of raising a sum sufficient to allow of the construction of the hall being proceeded with almost immediately, and a draft of the proposed appeal was adopted.

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MR. J. Hanton, who has been on the influenza list, is now out and about once more.

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WE regret to state that Cr. C. A. Jones, of Hastings, and father of Mrs. H. Golds, of Frankston, has been taken seriously ill with heart trouble and is now a patient in a private hospital in Melbourne. His condition is critical.

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IN “The Standard’s” last issue it was stated that Mr. J. M. Watt, J.P., of Hastings, was seriously ill. This is incorrect, as, happily, Mr. Watt is in the best of health.

The mistake occurred in that Miss Marjorie Watt, his daughter, should have been referred to.

She has been seriously ill with pneumonia for some time, but is now improving. ***

MRS. Arthur Hay, of Frankston, who is seriously ill, is now at Nurse Creswick’s private hospital, where she is making good headway towards recovery. ***

MISS Ethel Julian, aged 27 years, who was admitted to Melbourne Hospital on Wednesday evening suffering from fracture of the base of the skull and other injuries, died on Friday afternoon.

Miss Julian was a passenger in a double-seater car, driven by Mr. Lewis L. Myers, which was struck by a fast moving electric train at the Aspendale level crossing on Wednesday of last week.

Miss Julian, whose parents live in Candover St, West Geelong, was the manageress of Herbert Adams Ltd.’s branch cake shop, at Port Melbourne.

Mr. Myers, the other victim of the smash, is progressing satisfactorily.

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Residents of Mt. Eliza met in the hall on Monday evening to express their regard for Miss Poultney, who is resigning from the Education Department after having been in charge of the local school for the past seven years. There were about seventy present, and the proceedings took the form of a social and kitchen tea.

Mr. C. E. Wood, the chairman of the school committee, presented to Miss Poultney on behalf of the school children, a case of afternoon tea spoons, and on behalf of residents and friends, a fine collection of useful articles for a kitchen tea, which were set out on a table in the hall.

Mr. John Moseley, vice-president of the hall committee very aptly expressed the sentiments of the meeting towards the guest of the evening, who, in addition to having been an excellent teacher, had taken a foremost part in public and patriotic movements during her stay in the district.

Mr. Leeland Davey, on behalf of Miss Poultney, returned thanks for the presents and good wishes.

Songs were sung by Mrs. Livingstone, Miss Poultney, Miss Mitchell and Mr. Smethurst. The accompanists were Mrs. Neilson and Miss Livingstone, and the music was supplied by Miss Mitchell, Mr Moseley and Mr. E. Stone. Mr. Will. Thomas made a good M.C. The usual excellent supper supplied by the ladies was done full justice too, and there seemed to be general satisfaction with the accommodation provided in the new hall.

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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 6 & 8 Jun 1923

To All The Bands I’ve Loved Before

By Stuart McCullough

I’VE seen plenty of bands in my time. Some great, some not so great. (And, truth told, I’ve been in bands that fit both those descriptions.) I’ve been sunburned, sodden, too hot, too cold, too tall and too short. Sometimes I’ve been moved to sing along at the top of my lungs (only to be reminded by others that it wasn’t me they’d paid good money to hear.) I’ve sacrificed sneakers and, possibly, my hearing, all for the pleasure of live music. It was worth it. Even now, the distinctive squelching sound of a shoe stepping on a beer-laden strip of Axminster sends a sense of nostalgia surging through my veins. As interactions go, there’s nothing quite like a live musical performance.

My first encounter with live music was – if I’m being honest – probably at church. That said, while it was undoubtedly live music, it was far from lively. In fact, if I’m being completely honest, it was probably far closer to death than life.

Driven either by piano or organ, the congregation emitted a tuneless, joyless droning sound that swallowed whole anything resembling a melody. Those who could sing didn’t stand a chance. But despite its general tunelessness (definitely a word), at least singing was encouraged. Given the results, though, that encouragement would have been better directed towards getting singing lessons.

Most of the congregants considered singing an unnatural act performed on Sundays as a form of cosmic punishment. Atonement, if you will. Mostly, they didn’t sing during the week and it really showed. The hymn numbers were listed on a board beside the pulpit like lotto results and I would check the hymnal as soon as we were seated, hoping to be surprised or delighted. It rarely happened.

The first live music performance that blew my mind clear off my shoulders occurred when I was about four years old. Daryl Somers made an ap-

pearance at the Mornington Shopping Centre and it was pure awesomeness. From a grand entrance that involved running down the up escalator, to throwing out chewing gum to an adoring audience; his explosive energy could have powered a village. I’m not sure if I even knew who he was then. I doubt very much that Daryl Somers remembers appearing at the Mornington Shopping Centre, but I, for one, will never forget it. It’s awkward when you’re a teenager. Not only do you have to suffer through a tidal wave of hormones, pimples and other hideous changes, it’s the moment that you develop a passion for live music, only to discover the bands you like only play in pubs. I have friends who claim that

from their early teens, they’d sneak out at night and manage to get into licensed venues to see the musical groups they loved, but that was never me. Growing up in Tyabb meant it’d be a three-day hike just to get to a licensed venue. Even when I was eighteen, I rarely got past the bouncer. Something about my shoes not being up to scratch… As seeing music in a licensed venue was out of the question, it meant that live music could only be experienced at all ages gigs. Granted, the history of music is full of legendary bands who’d go out of their way to put on ‘all ages’ shows to ensure their loyal fans didn’t miss out, but I can’t recall any of them getting down to the Mornington Peninsula. The only all-ages gigs available to me

were connected to the local church youth group. These bands – often American, always wholesome – played big venues like Festival Hall and it was the first time I’d experience that kind of volume. To hear music is one thing. To feel it is something different altogether.

There’s something powerful about a shared experience. It’s a communion, if you will, not just between band and audience but between members of the audience. It’s an amazing thing. I’ve seen The Flaming Lips walk across an audience in a giant space bubble. I’ve barely seen Damien Rice at all because he likes to keep the lighting to a minimum, presumably to keep costs down. And I’ve seen You Am I more times than I can count in venues big and small.

I especially love an intimate gig. I remember watching, spellbound, as Rufus Wainwright played to a small group of people in a basement. And, earlier this year, we went to see Canadian folk-rock legends, ‘The Burning Hell’ play in a tiny venue in Northcote. We were so close that we were practically sitting in with the band. Which was all well and good until we ordered dessert and the only way the waitress could deliver it was walk through a saxophone solo. It’s awkward, I think, when a band dedicates the next song to your Affogato.

Then there’s the experience of playing live music to an audience. Two weeks ago, we played at the local folk club. It was a theme night with the theme being ‘heavenly bodies’. We decided to write our own song, which we called ‘The Lonely Planet’ about the seventh planet from the sun, Uranus. We’d never played to an audience before and the audience had never heard it before. But they laughed. And at the end they cheered. And we felt a sense of exhilaration that’s almost impossible to describe. Music is, without doubt, the food of love. Probably an Affogato. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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CHELSEA MORDIALLOC MENTONE NEWS

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Pythons survive scare, Tigers sink teeth in

MPNFL

By Brodie Cowburn

DIVISION ONE

PINES survived a scare to defeat Bonbeach last Saturday.

Bonbeach came into the match with just one win to their name this season. They proved up to the task in front of their home crowd, and went into the half-time break with a five point lead over the Pythons.

Pines took back the lead heading into the final term. The Pythons failed to score a goal in the last quarter, but still held on for a narrow two-point win 7.11 (53) to 7.13 (55).

Shane Savage was instrumental for Pines. He scored four goals in what was one of his best performances of the season.

Dromana’s brilliant 2023 season continued on Saturday with a thumping win over Sorrento.

The Tigers had no trouble dispatching the Sharks. It was one-way traffic all afternoon.

Dromana smashed Sorrento by 122 points. The final scoreboard read 23.8 (146) to 3.6 (24).

Sam Geurts booted four goals for the Tigers, and was named best on ground. Billy Geurts and Jake Aarts also played well.

Frankston YCW kept a hold of second place with a thumping 116 point win over Rosebud last weekend. Red Hill comfortably defeated Langwarrin and Mt Eliza got the better of Frankston Bombers 19.8 (132) to 12.5 (77) to close out the round.

DIVISION TWO

SOMERVILLE’S finals hopes received a huge boost on Saturday after a hardfought win against Mornington.

The Bulldogs were in control of the contest throughout the first half. They led Somerville by 23 points at the main break.

A six-goal blitz saw Somerville take back the lead in the third term. They managed to hold on in the final quarter to claim a brilliant nine-point win 17.12 (114) to 16.7 (103).

Jackson Calder scored seven goals for Mornington. Corey Battams, Daniel Marshall, Jaxsen Shinners, and Lachlan Williams booted three goals each for the victorious Somerville outfit.

Ladder leaders Karingal continued their undefeated streak with a 50-point win over Rye last weekend.

Rye hung in with Karingal in the first half, but a seven-goals-to-two third term put the game to bed.

Riley D’Arcy was dominant for the Bulls. He booted ten goals, taking his tally to 27 for the year.

Chelsea finished the round in second place after a comfortable 8.7 (55) to 16.16 (112) win over Crib Point.

Pearcedale fought off Hastings at home last weekend. They defeated the Blues 15.11 (101) to 13.10 (88).

Devon Meadows comfortably beat Seaford at Glover Reserve, and EdithvaleAspendale thumped Tyabb by 133 points in the round’s other matches.

Walk in the park: Frankston YCW had a 116 point win over Rosebud.

Picture: Craig Barrett

Somerville, Baxter in pursuit

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

SOMERVILLE Eagles and Baxter have joined the chase to try and run down tearaway leader White Star Dandenong as the State 4 South promotion pursuit heats up.

Both locals are now in second and third spots respectively after wins last weekend while White Star drew with Chelsea.

Somerville outgunned Sandringham 2-0 at Tyabb Central Reserve on Saturday.

Marcus Anastasiou could have scored early in the first half when he rounded Sandringham keeper Jack Evans but couldn’t convert from a tight angle.

He made amends in the 43rd minute after a goalmouth scramble when he struck a well-timed volley to make it 1-0.

Sandringham’s possession football was excellent but it found breaking down the Somerville defence a difficult task.

Somerville went further ahead in the 59th minute after Evans saved a Nick Simmons strike which rebounded to Conor Mcfall who took a touch before curling his effort into the far corner.

Despite Sandringham’s pressure Somerville maintained its defensive discipline for a result that maintains the side’s momentum under head coach Adam Steele.

“We don’t have an older experienced side but what we do have is work rate, grit and teamwork which is what we’ve been pushing since November when pre-season started,” said Steele.

“Unfortunately we don’t have heaps of money and flash facilities but we do the one percenters right and that’s as a club not just as a squad.

“Ultimately the playing group has high morale, works hard at training and gives 100 per cent in games and that’s what has got us this far.”

Baxter had its best win of the season when it thrashed Springvale City 5-0 at Ross Reserve on Saturday.

Early goals from Jack Elliott and Daniel Taylor had Springvale on the back foot and when Brodie Jones scored with a brilliant header after 18 minutes there was no way back for the home team.

Jones was running riot down the flank with the left back adding a second on the half-hour following an excellent run and finish.

The second half lacked the intensity of the first but Elliott got his brace with a nice finish in the 84th minute to complete the rout.

Baxter has now won seven games in

a row.

“It was a very satisfying performance,” head coach Stephen Fisher said.

“We have belief which is a really powerful thing.”

Chelsea and White Star drew 2-2 in a frenetic finish at Edithvale Recreation Reserve on Friday night.

The visitors beat the offside trap and Ryan Don Paul made it 1-0 in the 29th minute.

Chelsea captain and former junior Lachie Davies was making his 100th senior appearance and in the 44th minute his cross from the right found striker Piers Brelsford who took a touch before equalising with a low shot.

Brelsford’s free-kick in the 54th minute made it 2-1 and Chelsea should have extended its lead from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute but White Star keeper Andrew Stoilovic saved substitute Adam Bartosy’s attempt.

A few minutes later White Star failed to convert a penalty awarded after a Harry Parker handball.

Just when Chelsea looked set to become the first side this season to defeat the league leader a free-kick that Stoilovic had gone forward to contest struck his shoulder and went over the head of his Chelsea counterpart for a remarkable finish to a remarkable contest.

In NPL2 Langwarrin lost 3-0 at home to Bulleen on Saturday.

Langy was punished for losing possession in midfield for Bulleen’s first goal, effecting a poor defensive header for the second and getting caught out at the back with a ball over the top for the third.

In State 1 Mornington lost top spot when it went down 2-1 away to FC Melbourne SRBIJA last weekend.

Rory Currie’s penalty in the 65th minute could have seen the points shared if not for an 89th minute winner from FC Melbourne’s Steve MacDonald.

In State 2 Frankston Pines’ best display of the season gave it a deserved 3-0 win over high-flying visitor Brandon Park at Monterey Reserve on Friday night.

A match highlight was the display of Pines’ teenager Kaspar Fry who scored his first hat-trick in senior football.

Fry gave former Langwarrin player Shayan Alinejad a torrid time as he was far too pacy for the veteran while another teenager, Logan Johnston, started on the left for Pines and produced a fine performance eventually being replaced in the 85th minute when the result was no longer in doubt.

Johnston’s superbly weighted and directed pass to Fry in the 12th minute saw the latter accelerate past Alinejad then strike the ball low across Brandon Park keeper Dilan Mery and inside the far post for the opener.

Three minutes later a superb exchange saw Joe O’Connor get free on the left of the area before squaring the ball for a simple Fry tap-in to make it 2-0.

Brandon Park huffed and puffed but the pressure from Pines was relentless and when called upon Pines keeper Colby Jones was impassable.

Jones made a crucial low reaction save early in the second half that maintained Pines’ two-goal cushion and Fry completed his hat-trick in the 65th minute running onto an excellent Cal Batey

through ball and finishing with aplomb into the far corner.

Brandon Park’s Rasmus Juul was sent off late in the game after a second caution.

Pines gaffer Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor was understandably upbeat after the match.

“An early goal and the confidence went through the roof,” he said.

“We worked really hard in the week on playing forward, using the width, movement off the ball, and it showed.”

Peninsula Strikers can feel aggrieved after losing 2-1 at home to league leader Hampton East Brighton on Saturday.

A Steve Elliott header hit the post in the 11th minute with Jamie Davidson’s shot from the rebound parried by Hampton keeper Nicholas Chin.

Two minutes later Cal Delaney pounced on a defensive error and finished with a stylish flick past advancing Chin to make it 1-0.

The visitors levelled via a controversial penalty decision in the 57th minute with Federico Bono converting from the spot.

Strikers had strong claims for penalties ignored – one for handball then another when Chin connected with substitute Ahmad Jawadi.

The winner came in the 93rd minute when Liam Burford bundled the ball over the line following a long throw-in.

Skye United’s 1-1 away result against Knox City on Saturday was its sixth draw in the first half of the season.

On a wet, muddy and rapidly deteriorating pitch Knox went ahead with a well-worked goal from Christian Porcaro just before half-time and Skye equalised in the 64th minute when George Jeff’s cross to the back post was met by Jason Nowakowski who headed home.

In State 5 an eight-goal thriller between Aspendale and visitor Bunyip District resulted in a 4-4 scoreline on Saturday.

Bunyip had a 3-1 half-time lead thanks to a stunning long-range strike and two headed goals following corners but Aspendale scored three goals in the first 21 minutes of the second period to grab the lead.

The home side’s comeback was undone by a controversial penalty decision in the 75th minute.

Aspendale’s scorers were Jared Kilmartin, Jordy Athanassiou, Taylan Yildirim and Dom Paul.

Second-placed Rosebud emerged from Saturday’s derby at Mount Eliza with a 1-0 win.

The crucial moment in this contest came in the 34th minute when Rose-

bud’s Noah Musso scuffed his shot. Mount Eliza’s Joe Iline made a desperate attempt to clear on the goalline but could only hit the ball into the roof of the net.

The home side’s best chance of equalising in the second half fell to Chris Parry but the former Rosebud striker failed to capitalise on a mistake from Rosebud keeper Hamish Preston. Mentone was unable to take points from runaway league leader Hampton Park United going down 5-2 at KM Reedy Reserve last weekend.

Three goals from the home team in the last 15 minutes of the first half gave Mentone a mountain to climb.

An improved second-half performance saw Mentone create opportunities but Archie Lindsay put the hosts 4-0 up in the 65th minute.

Headers from Mentone’s Eric Ervine (72nd minute) and Jacob Klein (75th minute) reduced the deficit to 4-2 only for the hosts to put the result beyond doubt in the 80th minute from a Weaam Zeitoune free kick.

Mount Martha lost 5-0 away to Casey Panthers in a disappointing display.

“It was a nightmare for us,” Mount Martha team manager Chris Sanderson said.

“Three soft goals inside 12 minutes ended the contest.”

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Friday 9 June, 7.45pm: Langwarrin v Eastern Lions, Lawton Park

Friday 9 June, 8.30pm:

Skye Utd v Peninsula Strikers, Skye Recreation Reserve

Chelsea v Baxter, Edithvale Recreation Reserve

FC Noble Hurricanes v Somerville Eagles, Alex Nelson Reserve

Saturday 10 June, 3pm:

South Springvale v Mornington, Warner Reserve

Mazenod v Frankston Pines, Brandon Park Reserve

Mount Eliza v Seaford Utd, Emil Madsen Reserve

Mentone v Barton Utd, Mentone Grammar Bunyip District v Mount Martha, Heatherbrae Recreation Reserve

Saturday 10 June, 6.30pm: Rosebud v Pakenham Utd, Olympic Park Aspendale BYE

Leading man: Somerville Eagles’ top scorer Marcus Anastasiou struck first in his side’s 2-0 win over Sandringham last weekend. Picture: Paul Seeley, The Man In The Stands.

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