Sportsbet Peninsula Cup returns to the picturesque Mornington Racecourse this spring. Offering more than just a day at the races. A vibrant celebration of fashion, food, family, and fun, this is your chance to experience the very best of the Peninsula in full bloom.
Little ones will love the Kidies Zone, with live shows by Charlie Silly Pants, soft play, face painting, a sensory corner, and more—plus a dedicated Parent Pod for comfort and convenience.
General admission offers classic carnival rides, lawn games, roving performers, and the Live & Local stage. Older kids can head to the Teen Zone with big rides like the Hurricane and Cha Cha, and a Silent Disco running all day.
For those wanting VIP treatment, the Highview Marquee offers allinclusive hospitality with trackside views, live music, a glam bar, photo booth, and more. Private pods and grandstand packages are also available, perfect for groups or corporate hosting.
With something for every kind of racegoer, from families and foodies to fashionistas and thrill-seekers, the 2025 Sportsbet Peninsula Cup is set to be the highlight of the spring racing season.
Step into the spotlight and soak up the glamour as Fashions on the Field returns with flair, energy, and serious style stakes.
Kick back at the effortlessly chic Baillieu Bar, sponsored by Baillieu Winery for a fashionable break. Think plush lounges, curated furniture, and your favourite glass of red or rosé — the perfect post-show winddown or Instagram moment.
Looking for a last-minute glowup? The Glam Bar by Salon Envy has you covered. It’s your goto for complimentary hair and makeup touch-ups.
Competition:
Strut your stuff and compete on the day in the Fashions on the Field competition, sponsored by Louvetrec Melbourne, for your share in a $5K prize pool. Back your style as Best Dressed Female or Best Dressed Male and win big.
Animal shelter under fire after euthanasia
Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au
FRANKSTON and Kingston Councils are expected to maintain their arrangements with their contracted animal shelter, The Lost Dogs’ Home, despite recent criticism of the organisation.
The Lost Dogs’ Home, which provides animal shelter services for multiple councils including Frankston and Kingston, is under fire after it euthanised a young dog after he failed the shelter’s behavioural tests.
Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell has slammed The Lost Dogs’ Home for its decision to put down 12-week-old Murphy, and expressed concern for Murphy’s sister Milly who is currently in foster care. She said in Parliament earlier this month that “it is currently not a requirement to document or to even declare any information about these decisions, such as what sort of testing was carried out, what other options were explored and whether an animal was assessed in a foster home or only in a scary pound environment. There is no accountability. There is no transparency.”
According to mandatory reporting data, The Lost Dogs’ Home euthanised 4190 cats in 2024 with behaviour cited as the reason for 971 of them. The Lost Dogs’ Home euthanised 1065 dogs in 2024, 611 for behavioural reasons.
The Lost Dogs’ Home has defended its record, saying in a statement it is “one of the largest open-intake shelters in
Victoria - this means that unlike limited intake shelters, we do not pick and choose the animals that we help.”
“The Lost Dogs’ Home holds the contract to provide pound services for Frankston Council,” The Lost Dogs’ Home said. “Under that contract we are required to follow the code of practice for the management of dogs and cats in shelters and pounds in providing our pound services.
“Regarding published euthanasia rates, it’s important to note that during the reporting year we cared for 17,741 animals (11,445 cats and 6,296 dogs). Behaviour-related euthanasia accounted for 8.5 percent of cats and 9.7 percent of dogs.
“We are required to categorise the reason that dogs are euthanised in a very detailed way to ensure there are no blanket statements for euthanasia. Almost half those dogs (249) have: bitten a person, been euthanised under council order, attacked or killed an animal, or been declared dangerous.”
Purcell said that the 2024 euthanasia figure “is a staggering and unjustifiable number.” She has called on the state government to investigate “appointing an independent oversight mechanism to approve euthanasia for behavioural reasons by open-intake shelters” and “mandating pounds and shelters to offer all animals set to be euthanised for behavioural reasons to authorised pet rehoming organisations except in instances where an animal has been legally declared dangerous.”
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THE Lost Dogs’ Home is facing criticism for its decision to put down 12-weekold Murphy (pictured) after he failed behavourial tests. Picture: Supplied
Murphy put down
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Thousands enjoy pet event
PET owners have gathered at Ballam Park for Frankston’s inaugural “Great Pet-Together” event. An estimated 6000 people attended on 19 October to take part in dachshund races, pet portrait paintings, pup-cup eating competitions, and to browse specialty market stalls. Among the attendees were dogs, cats, turtles, horses, snakes, bees, and pigeons. Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said the event was a success. “Frankston is leading the way when it comes to supporting pet owners. No other council in Victoria offers the breadth of pet incentives and support programs that we do, making us the state’s most pet-friendly city,” he said.
Bolam said council is also offering a 12-month freeze on increases to the annual pet registration fee for all pet owners, a 12-month waiver of fees for working animals and foster care animals, and discounted pet registration for eligible pensioners.
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Two dead in surfing tragedy at beach
TWO people died in the water at Frankston Beach during a wild storm last Wednesday, 22 October.
Emergency services were called to the beach after two people were spotted in trouble in the water. Police believe that one of the men was surfing when his board snapped, prompting the second man to jump into the water to help.
At around 5pm, the police Air Wing helicopter located the two people unresponsive.
The men were winched back to shore, but could not be resuscitated. They were declared dead.
Frankston mayor Kris Bolam was among those to pay tribute to the deceased; he said “it is with profound sadness that I acknowledge two people who have tragically lost their lives on Wednesday after being swept from the Frankston Pier during extreme wind conditions. On behalf of the entire Frankston City community, I extend our deepest condolences to their families, friends and loved ones. We share in your grief and stand with you during this heartbreaking time.”
Winds at Frankston Beach ranged from 45 to 65 kmph on Wednesday afternoon. Bolam said “this devastating event is a sharp reminder of the power of nature and the real risk posed by severe weather. The Bureau of Meteorology and other authorities have issued warnings of strong gusts, rough seas and dangerous conditions along our coast and foreshore this week. We urge everyone in our community – residents, visitors, fishers,
walkers and beach-goers – to heed these warnings.
“In light of today’s tragedy, I want to assure the community that Frankston City Council is committed to beach and foreshore safety. Over the upcoming summer season, we will be enhancing our patrols along the beach, pier and foreshore precincts, including additional lifeguard hours, increased signage around hazardous conditions and clear com-
munication when access should be restricted. Our aim is always to keep people safe, especially when conditions change rapidly.
“Our thoughts remain with everyone impacted by today’s event. We will continue to monitor the situation closely, coordinate with emergency services and ensure our community is supported.”
Victoria Police will prepare a report for the coroner. In a statement, it
said “the male Tactical Flight Officer from Air Wing was taken to hospital to be treated for minor injuries following the incident and he has since been released.”
Tragedy struck again on Friday night with a man in his 20s lost, presumed drowned, in the waters off Mornington Pier.
It is understood a small boat, with two people onboard, overturned around 1 kilometer from the shore
late Friday night, with emergency services called to Schnapper Point Drive about 11.15pm.
One man was rescued by another boat. He was assessed by paramedics and was not seriously injured. The second male occupant, believed to be 26-year-old Mornington man Sam Fowler, was unable to be located.
Brodie Cowburn and Cameron McCullough
THE police helicopter was called in to search for two people who died on a stormy day at Frankston Beach last week.
Picture: Gary Sissons, Inset Supplied
The heart of The Mornington Retirement Village is its community
THE Mornington Retirement Village, owned and operated by Southern Cross Care, stands out as a community where the benefits of retirement living are amplified by a truly vibrant community spirit.
What residents often tell their family and friends about, is the real sense of belonging and the rich social fabric of daily life in the village. The enabler of this community’s spirit is undoubtedly the Clubhouse; a central hub that overlooks the stunning lakes and manicured gardens. It’s here that residents gather to transform their retirement from a quiet chapter into an active social adventure.
The Social Committee, made up entirely of volunteer residents, ensures the calendar is packed with opportunities to connect.
The events and activities aren’t passive entertainment either; the program creates an active, inclusive lifestyle built on shared interests.
Whether you are looking to reignite old hobbies or discover new passions, this village offers a group for many varied interests.
Residents can be found at weekly happy hours, engaging in social luncheons, challenging neighbours to a game of billiards, staying fit with yoga classes, or simply enjoying a film during regular movie nights. The on-site café, library, and activity rooms naturally encourage spontaneous, everyday interaction. A quick chat over coffee often leads to a lasting friendship.
For those who enjoy getting out, the village bus organises regular shopping excursions and outings to explore the Mornington Peninsula and beyond, ensuring residents remain connected to the local region they love.
The profound benefit of this community focus is its impact on health and well-being. Isolation can be a major challenge for people in retirement, who no longer have a work environment for everyday connections.
However, at The Mornington Retirement Village, companionship comes easily in the
shared spaces and through the welcoming community’s many connection points.
The Village also provides a sense of security for residents, with a network of neighbours who check in with each other regularly and are always willing to have a chat. Living among people who are in a similar stage of life provides a wonderful support network. This sense of collective care, fostered by both neighbours
and the friendly, dedicated Southern Cross Care staff, offers invaluable peace of mind.
The Mornington Retirement Village offers a unique combination of independence and support. You have the privacy and freedom of your own beautifully appointed home, complete with private outdoor spaces, but you also have immediate access to a bustling social life and the comfort of security.
It is this community-focused approach, where every resident is encouraged to engage and belong, that truly means residents at The Mornington are not just comfortable, but better for life.
Choosing The Mornington Retirement Village means choosing a retirement filled with connection, activity, and genuine friendship.
Enjoying company in The Mornington Retirement Vilage Dinning room Photo: Supplied
Lost Dogs’ Home defends euthanasia decision
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The Lost Dogs’ Home’s decision to euthanise Murphy sparked a wave of backlash; a petition calling for a formal investigation has garnered more than 1000 signatures. The Lost Dogs’ Home says Murphy “was assessed as unsuitable for rehoming due to anti-social behaviour and a high risk of developing aggression. Murphy displayed abnormal behavioural development for a puppy of approximately three months. This is highly unusual and rare.”
“In Murphy’s case, the behavioural risks identified were deemed too significant to safely and responsibly rehome him, whether by making him available for sale or by transferring him to a rescue group. We made this incredibly hard decision based on decades of combined experience rehabilitating thousands of animals, and in accordance with our duty of care and public safety obligations,” The Lost Dogs’ Home said. “The Lost Dogs’ Home will continue to work to make sure that as many animals as possible can safely find a new and happy forever home. We are so grateful to all our staff, supporters and foster carers who help us do that every day. Most animals who come to the Home will be returned to their owner or rehomed with a new and loving family. Last year we did this for almost 12,000 animals across Melbourne - more than any other organisation.”
In a statement The Lost Dogs’ Home said that Murphy’s sister Milly is “safe and being well cared for in her behaviour foster carer’s private home.”
“We’ve listened to the community’s feedback and understand people want Milly to have more time to grow through her puppyhood. Fortunately, unlike her sibling Murphy, Milly is showing signs that mean she can continue her development journey,” the statement read. “We also want people to understand that assessments from the LDH behaviour team and external vet behaviour specialists indicate that Milly exhibits poor impulse control and fearrelated aggression and arousal. These are concerning behaviours that we are monitoring closely.
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“We’re talking to rescue organisations that have capacity to support an intensive behavioural foster carer rehabilitation program. They will continue working closely with the same external veterinary behaviour specialist as LDH. Until we have a clear pathway for Milly, she will remain in the safe care of a behaviour foster carer.”
The Times understands that Frankston and Kingston Councils are not reconsidering their current arrangements with The Lost Dogs’ Home.
Speaking on the issue in Parliament earlier this month, Labor MP Michael Galea said “it is appropriate for our colleagues in the City of Casey, in the Shire of Cardinia, in the City of Kingston, in the City of Greater Dandenong, and in the City of Frankston, to continue to have conversations with their partners and for all councils who deal with this important issue to have these conversations with whomever it is that provides these services for them.”
Interim Chief Executive Officer of Frankston Council, Cam Arullanatham, said “while the recent reports involving the Lost Dogs Home relate to dogs from the City of Casey, Frankston City Council takes all animal welfare matters extremely seriously.”
“Our contract arrangements with the Lost Dogs home require it to fully comply with the Code of Practice for the Management of Dogs and Cats in Shelters and Pounds,” he said. “Council also has many initiatives in place to support responsible pet ownership in place, including: waived registration fees for the first two years for all pets adopted from The Lost Dogs’ Home; the First 30 Forever Furry Friends Program, covering the full adoption fee for the first 30 cats or dogs adopted each year from The Lost Dogs’ Home; the Pet Sanctuary Program, which supports residents experiencing hardship including family violence and homelessness by providing temporary shelter and care for their pets during times of crisis; and the Returning Dogs Home Policy, aimed at reuniting lost dogs with their owners quickly and safely without charge for first-time wanderers.”
Somers open garden day
IF you love beautiful gardens, live music and talking about food, then be in Somers on Sunday 9 November. The Somers Open Garden Day has it all.
Tour five magnificent private gardens in Somers, not usually open to the public. Enjoy creative coastal and native gardens; be inspired by bountiful vegetable & flower gardens. Start your garden tour at Green Hedges, 71 Tasman Road, Somers, for maps and entry bands. Purchase entry tickets on the day at Green Hedges or book online. Gardens open from 9.30am to 1pm.
Then come along to Coolart Wetlands & Homestead for a free live concert at 12.30pm with the fabulous Anna Smyrk, whose powerful songs and music have been showcased at musical gigs in Australia and internationally.
If you haven’t experienced the magic of Coolart, this is a wonderful opportunity to see the flourishing Coolart Community Garden and the Homestead, which will be open to visitors. Bring a picnic or enjoy refreshments from the food truck & coffee stall.
A special feature of the day is A Conversation with Stephanie Alexander. Next year marks the 30th anniversary of her revered kitchen bible, The Cook’s Companion. Stephanie has inspired generations of home cooks and transformed the way we think about food. Her Kitchen Garden Foundation teaches children about growing, preparing, cooking and sharing fresh, seasonal food. Stephanie will be chatting with author, gardener and cook, Jaclyn Crupi, in the Coolart Observatory from 1.30pm-2.30pm.
The Coolart Community Garden and Western Port Writes are delighted to host this special day. Funds raised go to the Coolart Community Garden at Somers, which helps support the local community.
Tickets:
Open Gardens Only $20 pp
Open Gardens + Conversation $65
To book or find out more:
Visit: www.westernportwrites.com.au
Contact: hello@westernportwrites.com.au
STAFFY puppy Murphy. Picture: Supplied
COOLART Community Garden. Pictures: Supplied
Homelessness forum seeks to bring attention to growing crisis
THE Southern Women’s Action Network (SWAN) will be hosting Roundtable 2 this November - a forum that will bring together community leaders, service providers, and government representatives to discuss strategies to address the peninsula’s growing housing and homelessness crisis.
The Federal Government’s Housing and Homelessness Special Envoy, Josh Burns, will attend the event. He said he wants to hear directly from local organisations working to assist vulnerable residents. The discussion will focus on community concerns, current support efforts and both short and long-term possible solutions.
The peninsula has experienced an increase in homelessness over the past few years. According to SWAN, a volunteer-based organisation, the peninsula now has the highest number of rough sleepers across Victoria’s nine metropolitan local government areas.
SWAN Facilitator Diane McDonald said the upcoming meeting and Burns’ attendance is an important step in advocating for fairer funding and government support.
“We are really looking forward to having the Special Envoy Josh Burns MP visit the peninsula so he can hear and see first-hand from our hard-working local community agencies just how dire the situation is,” McDonald said.
“We want him to fully understand the urgent need for our region to receive a fair share of funding support.”
Despite the efforts of local community support agencies, many larger NGOs funded by the state and federal governments have limited “on-the-ground” presence on the peninsula. This often means vulnerable residents must travel to Dandenong or inner Melbourne to receive emergency relief and support.
The peninsula’s classification as part of met-
ropolitan Melbourne has also created funding inequities. SWAN said this designation results in smaller funding allocations than comparable agencies in other regions.
Recently, due to a lack of emergency relief funds, the only local Assertive Outreach Service on the peninsula was forced to close its books due to overwhelming demand.
Belinda Rodman, president of the Southern Peninsula Community Support Board, said the need for help is urgent.
“With 65 percent of our centre’s 1600 clients currently at risk of becoming homeless the situation will only continue to get worse,” she said.
“We urgently need recognition of the peninsula as a priority region for homelessness.”
SWAN began a series of meetings in early 2024 to push for stronger government action and assistance on the issue. This led to the first Roundtable in December last year, which was attended by the state’s Housing Minister Harriet Shing. The forum highlighted concerns about insufficient funding for social and emergency housing on the peninsula.
Since then, local conditions have worsened. In the past 12 months, three people living in makeshift shelters on the Rosebud foreshore have died. SWAN hopes the November roundtable and Burns’ attendance will lead beyond discussion and create tangible action.
“Our hard-working local organisations are at a breaking point and desperately need state and federal funding to provide services and housing for our local community,” McDonald said.
“I am sure all the groups and organisations in the room will let [Burns] know the most urgent priorities, and what they can and will do to help address the immediate and longer-term needs, if given sufficient government assistance.”
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Arrests over car break-ins
TWO people have been arrested for allegedly breaking into cars parked near Seaford Railway Station last week.
The alleged break-ins occurred on the afternoon of 23 October. Police arrived just before 2pm, when the two men allegedly fled.
A 26-year-old Frankston man was swiftly arrested by a PSO - he was allegedly carrying a small amount of suspected cannabis and methamphetamine, a knife, a pickaxe, and several
car keys.
Police say a 26-year-old Footscray man fled into a creek before hiding in a nearby toilet block, where he was arrested. Police allege the man was carrying several sim cards, and an onboard diagnostics device which can be used to electronically start vehicles.
Police released both men. In a statement they say they are both “expected to be charged on summons.”
Death ruled non-suspicious
THE death of a man in Langwarrin has been ruled non-suspicious.
The man’s body was found on Jarman Drive at around 2pm on 19 October. Victoria Police have
since confirmed in a statement that the 68-year-old man’s death “is not being treated as suspicious.” A report will be prepared for the coroner by police.
Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn
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Hill & Ridge Community Market
NESTLED among the rolling hills and towering gums, the Hill & Ridge Community Market is fast becoming a must-visit destination for locals and visitors alike. Held on the first Saturday of each month at the Red Hill Recreation Reserve, the market brings together a variety of stallholders showcasing the very best of the Mornington Peninsula and beyond.
In 2024, the Red Hill Agricultural & Horticultural Society - proud custodians of the Red Hill Show since 1922 – embraced the opportunity to run the monthly market, ensuring it continues to thrive as a celebration of community, creativity and country life.
From artisan breads and cheeses to handmade jewellery, clothing and homewares, there is something to delight every shopper. You’ll also find gourmet street food, coffee and sweet treats to enjoy as you wander through the bustling
avenues of stalls. And of course, no visit is complete without supporting the local Scouts at their legendary scone stall, or grabbing a bacon and egg roll freshly cooked by the Red Hill Football and Netball Club.
The Hill & Ridge Community Market is more than just shopping. It’s a place to meet friends, soak up the atmosphere, enjoy live music, and watch the kids’ faces light up with activities and entertainment. Families, foodies and curious browsers all find their place here.
With free entry, easy onsite parking, and the warmest of community welcomes, it’s the perfect way to spend a Saturday. As the organisers say, it’s all about “good things in the heart of Red Hill.”
The next Hill & Ridge Community Market runs from 9am–2pm on Saturday 1st November at the Red Hill Recreation Reserve.
Frankston City Entrepreneur Program 2025-26
FRANKSTON City Council
is excited to launch the new Entrepreneur Program 2025–26, designed to help local individuals turn great ideas into thriving businesses. Whether you’re developing a concept, preparing to launch, or have started within the past year, this program offers tailored training, expert mentoring, and the chance to pitch your business idea to an expert panel.
Local entrepreneur Andy Pater from Smart Yards in Frankston said “being an entrepreneur in Frankston means more than just running a business”.
“It’s about building something meaningful in the community I
grew up in,” Mr Pater said.
“Through Smart Yards and other ventures, I’m passionate about delivering high-quality service, creating jobs, and inspiring others to back themselves and have a crack. For me, entrepreneurship is about solving problems, moving fast, and making people proud to call Frankston home.”
Benefits of the program include:
• Business and Strategic Planning
• Financial Literacy
• Branding and Marketing
• Digital Marketing & AI
• Revision and How to Pitch
There will also be an awards ceremony where the top five successful applicants could be
awarded $10,000 to help boost their new business or business idea.
Expressions of Interest open 8am, 3 November and close 5pm, 14 November 2025.
Council recommends thoroughly reading the guidelines to check your eligibility before applying.
Visit www.frankston.vic.gov.au/ entrepreneurprogram to find out more.
Pictured right: LOCAL Entrepreneur, Andy Pater. Picture: Supplied
The Guide
TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK
FRIDAY
GARDENING
ABC TV, 7.30pm
THURSDAY FROM THAT SMALL ISLAND: THE IRISH STORY
SBS, 8.25pm
Let the smooth tones of Hollywood star Colin Farrell’s narration wash over you as the history of the Irish people unfolds in this rich four-part documentary. From Ireland’s first inhabitants to the Celts, saints, scholars and the modern-day global diaspora that now numbers more than 80 million people, this is the story of an island whose impact reaches far beyond its picturesque shores. Filmed on location in 17 countries around the world, it’s a truly inclusive narrative.
AUSTRALIA
With summer on the horizon, there’s no excuse for not getting out into the garden to spruce things up in the spring sunshine. Friday night’s episode is sure to provide plenty of inspiration. In this informative instalment, Jane Edmanson discovers a lush urban courtyard set amid the bustling CBD, while Josh Byrne joins an inquisitive research team tracking backyard biodiversity. Elsewhere, Hannah Moloney (pictured right) explores a flourishing cottage garden that pops with natural colour.
Thursday, October 30
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
SATURDAY
MOVIE:
THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL
9GEM, 7.30pm, M (2011) Judi Dench (pictured right) and Maggie Smith lead a cast of UK actors on a trip to India, where the diverse group of characters find themselves after “outsourcing” their retirements. A widow (Dench), a retired High Court judge (Tom Wilkinson) and an unhappy couple (Penelope Wilton and Bill Nighy), among others, travel to the hotel on the promise of advertisements. Of course, not all is as hoped, with the ramshackle establishment run by a young entrepreneur (Dev Patel).
SUNDAY
GHOSTS AUSTRALIA
TEN, 8.30pm
One of the rare comedies that translated from a quirky UK series and found its stride as an American network sitcom, this fun franchise is now headed Down Under. Each version sees a couple inherit a rundown country estate and try to turn it into a hotel – not realising it’s already inhabited by several spirits who died on the grounds. Tamala and Rowan Witt (both pictured left) play Kate and Sean, who are surrounded by six housemates they can’t see – that is, until Kate hits her head and starts talking to colonialist Gideon (Brent Hill), publican Eileen (Mandy McElhinney), gold miner Joon (George Zhao), aerobics instructor Lindy (Michelle Brasier), heiress Miranda (Ines English) and bikie Satan (Jackson Tozer).
SEVEN (7)
NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 I Was Actually There. (M, R) 10.30 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Ml, R) 11.30 Mother And Son. (Final, PGdl, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Ma, R) 2.00 Parliament. 2.55 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.55 QI. (PG, R)
6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Grand Designs Australia: Rye Cave. A man plans to build a home in Rye. 9.00 Long Lost Family. Hosted by Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell.
9.45 Mystery Road: Origin. (Final, Mlv, R) The killers are exposed.
10.35 ABC Late News.
10.50 The Business. (R)
11.10 Grand Designs. (PG, R)
12.00 Parliament Question Time. 1.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 9.25 Scotland: A Wild Year. (PG, R) 10.20 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 11.10 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Idea Of Australia. (PG, R) 3.05 Bollywed. (PGl) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Eternal Sky. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain: Seville And The Andalusia Region. (PGav)
8.25 From That Small Island: The Irish Story: From The Beginning. (Premiere) Looks at the history of the Irish. 9.25 Blue Lights. Grace grows exasperated by the limits of the job.
10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Davos 1917. (Mav) 11.55 The Shelter. (Ma, R) 2.20 Dance In Focus: Still Life. (R) 2.45 Best Australian Dance Short Films 2021. (PG, R) 3.45 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen.
Blankety Blank. (PGas)
Bridge Of Lies.
The Chase.
Seven News At 4.
The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
8.30 Jim Jefferies And Friends. (MA15+) Jim Jefferies reminisces about Aussie showbags. Featuring Tommy Little, Katie Wainhouse and Andrew Maxwell.
9.30 First Dates UK. (PGals) As Christmas arrives, Fred and his team are back and pulling out all the stops to make sure this year’s is one to remember.
10.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av, R)
11.30 Gatecrashers.
12.30 Life. (Malsv, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R)
8.30 Love Island Australia. (Mls) Hosted by Sophie Monk.
9.50 9News Late.
10.20 Confessions Of A Teenage Fraudster. (Ma)
Chicago Med. (MA15+am)
TEN (10)
Judi Dench in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Friday, October 31
ABC (2) SBS (3)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Knowing The Score. (PG, R) 11.00 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Malv, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Mystery Road: Origin. (Final, Malv, R) 1.50 Grand Designs Australia. (R) 2.50 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.20 Grand Designs. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.55 QI. (PGs, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Jane Edmanson discovers an urban courtyard.
8.30 Professor T. (Final, Mav) The body of an undercover police officer is discovered in the boot of a car.
9.20 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.
9.50 Mother And Son. (Final, PGdl, R) Maggie throws herself a party.
10.20 The Assembly: Maggie Beer. (Final, l, R)
11.05 ABC Late News.
11.20 Silent Witness. (Malv, R)
12.20 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.25 Scotland: A Wild Year. (R) 10.20 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 11.10 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 No Maori Allowed. (Mal, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Living Black: 50 Years Of SBS Indigenous. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Scotland’s Riverwoods. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Gunpowder Plot: Countdown To Treason. (PGa, R) A look at the story behind the Gunpowder Plot.
9.15 Lost Treasures Of Egypt: Tutankhamun’s Secret Revolution. (PGa) Looks at Tutankhamun’s influence.
10.10 SBS World News Late.
10.40 Sisi. (MA15+s, R)
11.40 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+v, R)
2.00 Making Sense Of Cancer With Hannah Fry. (Mal, R) 3.05 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
France 24. 4.35 PBS News. 5.35 If You Are The One. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Women Who Rock. 9.35 Sex Unlimited. 10.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.25 Homeland. 1.20am The Amityville Horror. 2.10 Night Bloomers. 3.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.55 Thomas And Friends. 12.55pm Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 2.25 Bea’s Block. 2.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.55 Super Monsters. 4.35 Ariel. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 6.50 Room On The Broom. 7.30 The Ghastly Ghoul. 8.00 TBA. 8.25 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
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Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Dr Harry Cooper looks at a popular dog breed.
8.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Ultimatum. (2007, Mv, R) A former secret agent is once again hunted by the agency that created him. Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, David Strathairn.
10.50 Motorway Patrol. (PGad, R)
11.20 GetOn Extra.
11.50 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
12.20 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG, R)
1.20 In Plain Sight. (Madv)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today.
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6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Asia: Tangled Worlds. (PG) Presented by Sir David Attenborough.
8.30 MOVIE: The Meg. (2018, Mv, R)
A group of scientists exploring the Marianas Trench encounters a giant shark. Jason Statham, Li Bingbing.
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)
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6.00 10 News+.
7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 The Dog House. (PGa) Looks at a flat-coated retriever. 8.30 House Hunters Australia. (R) Primrose and Brendon want to trade their suburban life for a home in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Celebrity guests include Zoë Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Miranda Hart and Ncuti Gatwa. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 10 News+. (R)
6am The Movie Show. 6.35 Oink. (2022, PG, Dutch) 8.00 The Movie Show. 8.35 Poms. (2019, PG) 10.20 Cairo Conspiracy. (2022, M, Arabic) 12.35pm The Promise. (2016, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.35 The Company. (2003, PG) 5.40 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 7.30 Truth. (2015, M) 9.50 The Moogai. (2020) 11.20 The Darkside. (2013, PG) 1.05am Doctor Sleep. (2019, MA15+) 3.40 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Seasons Of The Wild. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: The Moogai. (2020) 1.35 Closed Doors. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Seasons Of The Wild. 7.30 MOVIE: Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo! (2020, PG)
9.00 The Moogai. 9.15 MOVIE: What We Do In The Shadows. (2014, M) 10.45 Late Programs. NITV (34)
Saturday, November 1
Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.25 Beyond Paradise. (PG, R) 1.25 Professor T. (Final, Mav, R) 2.15 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 3.00 Last Night Of The Proms. 4.45 The Assembly. (Final, l, R) 5.30 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story: Against The Odds – Lauren Huxley. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Matched. (PG, R) 10.00 Beyond The Beaten Path. (PGl, R) 10.55 Travel Quest. (PG, R) 11.55 WorldWatch. 12.55 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 4. Canberra Croatia FC v Avondale FC. 3.00 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 4. Sydney Olympic FC v South Melbourne FC. 5.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 5.35 Hitler’s American Battleground. (PGa, R)
6.25 I Was Actually There: The Dismissal. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (PG) A woman is found with an arrow in her back.
8.30 Return To Paradise. (Mv, R) A tense game of lawn bowls turns to chaos when a player is killed on the green in broad daylight.
9.30 Mystery Road: Origin. (Final, Malv, R) The killers are exposed. Jay and Mary are brought closer together.
10.20 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (MA15+l, R) Alice travels to the past.
11.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Royal Homes: Gatcombe Park.
8.25 A Year At Kylemore Abbey. (Premiere) Looks at a year inside Kylemore Abbey. 9.25 Japan: World’s Most Punctual Train: From Tokyo To The Sea Of Japan. (PG, R) Explores Japan’s Shinkansen.
10.20 The Hospital: In The Deep End. (Ma, R) 11.25 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R)
2.55 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Programs. 8.00 Surfing Aust. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. 12.10pm MOVIE: Stalked By A Reality Star. (2018,
12.00 Horse Racing. Golden Eagle Day and Brisbane Broncos Derby Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG) Chrissie Swan is joined by a fresh new team of expert presenters, covering food, home, money, health and travel.
8.00 MOVIE: A Few Good Men. (1992, Ml, R) Two lawyers defend a pair of US Marines who have been accused of murdering a fellow serviceman. Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore. 11.00 MOVIE: The Kingdom. (2007, MA15+av, R) A team of agents tracks down terrorists. Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper.
1.00 In Plain Sight. (Madv)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R)
6.30 A Current Affair. (R)
7.00 Weekend Today. News, current affairs and sports.
10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) A mix of highlights from the week in review. 11.30 Horse Racing. Melbourne Cup Carnival. Victoria Derby Day. From Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne.
6.00 9News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Speed. (1994, Mlv, R) An LAPD cop is trapped on a runaway bus. Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock.
9.55 MOVIE: The Mod Squad. (1999, Mlsv, R) Juvenile delinquents are recruited by a cop. Giovanni Ribisi, Claire Danes.
11.50 Next Stop. (PG)
12.20 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Ms, R)
1.20 Rugby League. Ashes Tour. Second Test. England v Australia.
3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. A couple are desperate to sell their home. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Mdlm, R) Ambulance crews attend to a woman who has fallen down the stairs and suffered a seizure.
9.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.
10.30 The Gilded Age. (PGa, R) George’s day in court arrives. 11.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 6. Day 1. 5.10 France 24. 5.40 PBS News. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Kate Winslet: A Quest For Authenticity. 9.30 The Idea Of Australia. 10.30 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Ultimate Fails. 11.30 Snowpiercer. 1.25am Nothing Compares: Sinead O’Connor. 3.15 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 Peter Rabbit. 3.55 Odd Squad. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Wiggly Big Day Out. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.40 Chopped Jnr. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Speechless. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Company. Continued. (2003, PG) 7.35 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 9.25 The Darkside. (2013, PG) 11.10 How To Blow Up A Pipeline. (2022, M) 1pm Tobacco Barns. (2022, M, Spanish) 2.55 Poms.
Sunday, November 2
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (PG, R) 3.15 Long Lost Family. (R) 4.10 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG)
6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)
8.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (Premiere) Nine artists compete to create celebrity portraits.
8.55 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Final, Malv) Cheryl and Alice join forces.
9.55 Mother And Son. (Final, PGdl, R)
10.25 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (R)
10.50 MOVIE: My Brother Jack – Part 2. (2001, Mnsv, R)
12.25 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 12.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Ask The Doctor. (R) 3.30 The Art Of... (Ml, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Matched. (PG, R) 10.05 Beyond The Beaten Path. (PGal, R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 6. Day 2. 5.00 Plat Du Tour. (R) 5.05 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.35 Hitler’s American Battleground. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 JFK: One Day In America: Assassination. (Premiere) 8.30 King And Conqueror. (MA15+v) Harold travels north to confront the Viking threat.
9.20 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries: Atlantis. (R) Dan Snow travels to Greece. 10.15 The Wonders Of Europe. (PG, R) 11.20 Tutankhamun: The Last Exhibition. (PGa, R) 12.45 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. (PGaw, R) 3.45 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R) 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 12. Collingwood v Brisbane Lions. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 12. St Kilda v Western Bulldogs. From RSEA Park, Melbourne. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Voice. (Final, PG)
9.00 AC/DC: The World’s Greatest Rock Band. (M) Looks at AC/DC through long-lost footage and exclusive interviews with some of the band’s biggest fans.
10.00 24 Hours In Police Custody: What Lies Beneath. (Malv, R) Police receive a call from a young man.
11.00 Crime Investigation
Australia: Most Infamous: Death In A Heartbeat. (Mav, R)
12.15 The Long Song. (Final, Masv)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
8.35 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.35 9News Late.
10.05 Social Media Murders: The Murder Of Olly Stephens. (Malv) Looks at the death of Olly Stephen.
11.05 Mobsters: Santo Trafficante. (Madv)
12.00 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (Mv, R)
1.00 Drive: Driving Value. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Gogglebox Australia. (Final) Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows. 8.30 Ghosts Australia. (Premiere, PGhl) A young couple inherit a centuries-old manor that’s haunted by six eclectic ghosts. 9.30 Matlock. (PGal, R) Matty works on a case with Julian involving a young woman taking legal action after experiencing severe symptoms from a clinical trial. At the company holiday party, Olympia learns a secret about Julian’s past. 11.30 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.45pm Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 AK47: The Legend Behind The Gun. 9.25 Uncanny. 10.35 The Change. 11.35 Hudson & Rex. 12.25am Forbidden History. 1.20 Secrets Of America’s Shadow Government. 2.10 Normal People. 3.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.50pm Wiggle And Learn. 3.05 Play School. 3.35 Isadora Moon. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Super Monsters. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.10 Crongton. 8.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.20 Abbott Elementary. 10.00 Speechless. 10.20 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 2pm Artie: Our Tribute To A Legend. 2.40 Stockman’s Strategy. 3.40 The Point. 4.40 Dance Rites 2023. 6.15 Bigger & Blacker: Steven Oliver, My Life In Cabaret. 6.40 Tales From Zambia. 7.30 Great Australian Road Trips. 8.30 MOVIE: Contact. (2009, PG) 9.55 MOVIE: The Pelican Brief. (1993, M) 12.20am Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6am The
Chaperone. (2018, PG) 8.00 The Company. (2003, PG) 10.05 Truth. (2015, M) 12.25pm The Report. (2019, M) 2.35 The Movie Show. 3.10 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 5.00 The Darkside. (2013, PG) 6.40 Leap Year. (2010, PG) 8.30 To End All Wars. (2001, MA15+) 10.40 The Last Emperor. (1987, M) 1.40am Easy Love. (2019, MA15+, German) 3.20 Operation Mincemeat. (2021, M) 5.35 The Movie Show.
6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Harry’s Practice. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. Noon Escape To The Country. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Escape To The Country. 3.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 The Marlow Murder Club. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe. 11.30 Late Programs.
Monday, November 3
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
9.00
Mornings. 9.55
(R) 10.25 Annika. (Ma,
At Noon. 1.00
(R) 2.00
Question Time. 3.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
The Business. (R) 11.10 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (Ml, R) 11.40 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Mal, R) 12.30 Parliament. 1.30 Grand Designs. (Ml, R) 2.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PGa, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 WorldWatch. 9.25 Scotland: A Wild Year. (R) 10.20 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 11.10 The Adriatic Sea. (Premiere, PGaw) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Airport: Back In The Skies. (Ml, R) 2.55 Bollywed. 3.25 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Wild Slovakia With Nigel Marven. (PGaw) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Ultimate Jokes. Hosted by Jimmy Carr. 8.30 King And Conqueror. (Final, Mlv) Harold rides to battle William. 9.30 Sydney’s Super Tunnel: Countdown To Launch. (R) The project is nearly complete. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Conviction: The Case Of Stephen Lawrence. (Mal, R) 11.55 The Man Who Died. (MA15+as, R) 2.35 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.10 Growing A Greener World. (PGa, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 12.45pm Vida The Vet. 2.15 Thomas And Friends. 2.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.55 Stan Can. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Gladiators UK. 9.35 The Crystal Maze. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Mosley. (2019, PG) 7.55 The Movie Show. 8.30 Leap Year. (2010, PG) 10.20 Operation Mincemeat. (2021, M) 12.40pm Aspromonte: Land Of The Forgotten. (2019, M, Italian) 2.15 Whina. (2022, PG, Maori, English) 4.20 A
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Eden is at a loss.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) When anti-LAPD billboards emerge throughout the city, the team searches for those responsible.
10.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) A renowned playwright vanishes.
11.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav) Tan finds himself on a one-man mission.
12.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Golden Bachelor. (PGls, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R)
Pointless. (PG, R)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
9News Afternoon.
Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 Sam Pang Tonight. (Mals) A weekly tonight show hosted by Sam Pang, featuring a monologue roasting the news of the week. 9.30 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (PGls, R) Hosted by Anne Edmonds, with team captains Dave Hughes, Tommy Little and Anisa Nandaula. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 10 News+. (R) 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 3.10pm History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. 3.35 Bamay. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Sue Perkins: Into Alaska. 9.25 Buzzcocks. 10.10 Warren’s Vortex. (Premiere) 11.10 Tell Me What You Really Think. 12.10am Everyone Else Burns. 1.10 One Night In... 2.05 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. 2.55 Late Programs.
7.30 The Golden Bachelor. (PGa) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.
8.40 To Be Advised.
9.40 Race To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. (PGl) A preview of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
10.40 9News Late.
11.10 The Equalizer. (Mv)
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.00 Hello SA. (PG)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
Whitlam: The Power And The Passion. (Final, PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Final, Malv, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 QI. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00
7.30 7.30.
8.00 I Was Actually There: Fairlie Arrow Abduction Hoax. (Mns)
8.35 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Final, Ml) Tony Armstrong completes his UK journey.
9.25 The Art Of. (Ml)
9.55 The Assembly. (PG, R)
10.40 Media Watch. (Mdl, R) 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 The Business. (R) 11.25 Four Corners. (Final, R) 12.10 Keating: The Interviews. (R) 1.10 Parliament. 2.10 Grand Designs. (R) 3.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.45 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
SBS (3) SEVEN (7)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.15 Scotland: A Wild Year. (PG, R) 10.10 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG, R) 11.00 The Adriatic Sea. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.55 The Australian Wars. (Mav, R) 3.00 Bollywed. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 New England’s Wildlife Wonders. (PGa) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys.
8.30 Tell Me What You Really Think: Menopause. (Mal) Looks at how a new generation of women are smashing taboos.
9.25 The Cancer Killers. (Premiere) Two scientists develop a revolutionary cancer treatment.
10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 The Point. (R) 12.00 Safe Home. (Malv, R) 1.00 The Unusual Suspects. (MA15+l, R) 2.00 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R) 2.50 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 12.45pm Vida The Vet. 2.15 Thomas And Friends. 2.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.55 Stan Can. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Deadly 60. 9.05 Shark With Steve Backshall. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
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12.05pm God And Country: Christian Nationalism. 1.40 Songlines On Screen. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) The latest news and views. 12.00 Horse Racing. The Big Dance On Cup Day and Melbourne Cup Raceday. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Contestants race to answer quiz questions correctly to avoid being caught by The Chaser.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Harper and Tane reach a stalemate.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.10 The Rookie. (Mav) Bradford receives a strange message, launching a larger investigation into the dark web.
10.10 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Michelle Buckingham. (Malsv, R) Ron Iddles revisits notable cases.
11.10 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Mas)
12.10 MOVIE: A Family’s Secret. (2022, Mav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
TEN (10) NINE (9)
6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
10.00 Horse Racing. Melbourne Cup Carnival. Melbourne Cup Day. From Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne. 5.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) Three contestants go head-to-head against a mesmerising machine with one lucky participant playing for the jackpot.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Elephant Special. (PGm)
8.30 Bump. (MA15+dls) Oly and Santi come to a realisation.
9.50 9News Late.
10.20 Wild Cards. (Mav)
11.20 Black Widow: The Killing Of David Jackson. (Mav, R)
12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Cross Court. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (Final, PGdls) Hosted by Anne Edmonds. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) The team investigates a series of fires. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 10 News+. (R) 11.55
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 6.35 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 8.50 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 10.45 Alcarràs. (2022, M, Spanish, Catalan, English) 12.55pm Manon Des Sources. (1986, M, French) 3.00 The Snow Foxes. (2023, PG) 4.25 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 6.30 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 8.30 Comandante. (2023, Italian, English) 10.45 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 2.05pm Dreaming Whilst Black. 2.45 MH370: The Lost Flight. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Hoff Roading. 9.25 Go Back To Where You Came From UK. (Premiere) 10.25 Hoarders. 11.20 Dark Side Of The Ring. (Return) 12.15am The Nine Lives Of. 1.05 Stone Cold Takes On America. 1.55 Late Programs.
Programs.
7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon MOVIE: National Lampoon’s
6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Poirot. 1.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 2.00 Wild Moments. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Sands Of The Desert. (1960) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Chelsea Detective. (Return) 10.40 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)
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6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (Final, R) 10.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (Mdl, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.30 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Boswell And Johnson’s Scottish Road Trip. (PGal, R) 10.10 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 11.00 The Adriatic Sea. (PGaw) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tell Me What You Really Think. (Mal, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Incredible Canals. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 QI. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 Crime Night! (Premiere, PG) Hosted by Julia Zemiro. 9.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 9.30 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG, R) 10.15 If You’re Listening. (R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Planet America. (R) 11.40 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+n, R) 12.10 Parliament. 1.10 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Idea Of Australia: Creative Nation. (Final, PG)
8.30 JFK: The Home Movie That Changed The World. (Mav, R) A look at the assassination of JFK.
9.30 No Hamburg, No Beatles. (Mdns, R) The story of The Beatles. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 I Am Scrooge. (Mals) 12.00 This Town. (MA15+dl, R) 2.15 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R) 3.05 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PG) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Sonny lets a friend down gently.
7.30 RFDS. (Ma) Wayne attends his clinic’s fundraiser.
8.30 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (Mal) The guys return to Auckland, where they experience the traditional method of cooking a hangi.
9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Mel Doyle and Shane Crawford are joined by Dr Ahmed Kazmi where no topic is off limits.
10.30 Chicago Fire. (Mav) 11.30 The Amazing Race. (PGl)
1.00 Imposters. (Madlsv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Golden Bachelor. (PGa, R) 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.30 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 7.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 7.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.00 Bold.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Budget Battlers. (PGl)
8.40 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Unmasking A Monster. (MA15+asv) Revisits a 1970 double murder.
9.50 The Grand Tour. (Ml) 11.15 9News Late.
11.45 Resident Alien. (Mas) 12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.25 Explore. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 The Celebrity Traitors UK. (PGa) Hosted by Claudia Winkleman. 8.50 Jamie’s Air-Fryer Meals. (R) Jamie Oliver demonstrates how to prepare dishes for a range of occasions using an air-fryer. 9.50 The Gilded Age. (Final, PGa) Ada and Aurora rush to stop Marian. 11.10 10’s Late News.
Frankston Shire Hall - Proposed New Building
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
THE proposal of the Shire Council to dispose of its present offices in Bay street and erect spacious new buildings on the Davey street site is agitating the minds of a section of the ratepayers who, not quite conversant with all the facts, have visions of additional loan burdens staring them in the face.
It is certainly a good sign to see the ratepayers on the alert to protect their own interests by applying the searchlight of public inquiry to all undertakings likely to involve them in financial responsibility.
In the past they have been too docile, or perhaps, indifferent. Had they been reasonably wide awake the painful experiences of the past might have been avoided, or at least minimised.
In the case under notice investigation by alert ratepayers holds no dread for the propounders of the new building scheme. On the contrary, the Council authorities are confident that the proposal has only to be thoroughly understood to prove its merits as a sound financial proposition.
An outstanding feature of the scheme and one the ratepayers will thoroughly appreciate, is the provision that no additional loan liability is to be incurred in carrying out the new building scheme.
Thus the objection raised to borrowing money for unproductive works is at once disposed of.
It is therefore all to the good that the Council’s proposal offers merits which might class it as a distinctly reproductive work.
In the first place, it will be admit
ted that the site at present occupied in Bay street is too valuable as a business proposition for public buildings. It is non-revenue producing.
If sold at the present valuation it would produce at least £9 per year in rates, besides becoming a customer for electricity.
In the hands of a progressive business man the present building would quickly have a rate value to the Council of at least £20 per annum.
The Davey street site can never be a revenue-producer in the way of rates.
It was reserved to the Council in 1886 for “erection, of public buildings,” and cannot be used for any other purpose. The area of this land is 250 feet by 200 feet, thus affording ample scope for development and storage facilities.
The present site in Bay street is only 40 feet by 142 feet, an area quite inadequate for the municipal requirements of this rapidly-growing district.
The present building when it was purchased was only a makeshift, as is proved by the fact that the Council when borrowing the famous £10,000 loan some years ago, placed £1000 on the loan for Shire hall and £200 for sheds.
Thus £1200, less £100, is still available, and the money is laying in the bank. Being loan money it can only be expended for the purpose for which it was borrowed, viz., Shire hall and sheds.
The uncertain stability of the present ancient building would make it rather a foolhardy proceeding to expend any substantial amount in an endeavour to make it even reasonably habitable.
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The Shire engineer estimates that to alter the lighting, put in partitions and new floor would cost £300, and then a Council chamber would have to be provided.
The engineer’s estimate of complete alterations, with Council chamber, would cost at least £850; but, of course, it is difficult to estimate the cost of alterations to old buildings, and the scriptural illustration of the new patch and the old garment is not inappropriate in this instance.
The engineer estimates that up-todate offices, strong room, Council chamber and sheds on the proposed new site in Davey street, sufficient for 30 or 40 years, would cost £2300.
The committee estimate the selling value of the present land and buildings in Bay street at about £1200, and if this price is obtained the amount required for the new buildings, under the engineer’s estimates, is available.
The recommendation of the committee appointed by the Council to enquire into the question was:
“That subject to a satisfactory price being obtained for the present site, steps be taken to build new offices on the Davey street site.”
The committee were unanimous that under no consideration should ordinary revenue be expended on the new buildings, and if the money was not available without requiring money from revenue, nothing further should be done for the present with regard to the new building proposals.
It will thus be seen that the erection of new Shire offices is contingent on the sale of the old building at a satisfactory figure. Such sale would be regarded by the majority as good
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business in every way.
Whoever bought it would no doubt make the best use possible of such a valuable business site, situate as it is in the heart of the town.
Improvements effected thereon would increase the value of adjoining properties and thereby bring added income to the Council in the way of rates and other charges.
On the other hand the Davey street site would be put to the use for which it was intended. The erection of commodious new Shire offices would greatly improve the financial status of the Shire and prove to financial circles that the municipality is rapidly recovering from the financial troubles recently experienced.
Incidentally the new building would provide work for local residents, not only in construction work but also at the municipal quarry.
The proposed new structure, being of concrete, the stone necessary would be obtained from the Council’s own quarries.
Viewed broadly the proposal is one which should commend itself to ratepayers.
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New motor garage for Frankston
Mr. A. R. Hardidge, who, from the motor repair work he has already done in the district, has become favorably known as a first-class mechanic, has taken the new garage in Playne street, just put up by Mr. Apthorpe, which is called the Palais Garage.
Mr. Hardidge is now prepared to take on repairs to any make of motor car or cycle, and intends creating a goodwill by giving customers the utmost satisfaction by charging fair and
honest prices and turning out good work, which will carry his guarantee.
From enquiries received, Mr. Hardidge believes there is an opening for someone to take special interest in motor spray pumps and farm engines, and he authorises us to state that if anyone would like to consult him on these matters and will drop him a note he will call and inspect same without cost to enquirer.
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Frankston Bowling Club - Croquet Lawn To Be Provided
A general meeting of the members of the newly-formed Bowling Club was held at the Mechanics’ Hall, on Monday night last.
The Shire President (Cr. F. H. Wells) presided.
Mr. J. A. P. Ham, hon. secretary, stated that General Grimwade had consented to act as president of the club. (Applause).
The secretary also reported that Mr Muntz (Shire engineer) and Mr. T. J. McMurtrie had pegged out the ground, and proposed to proceed with the clearing and levelling work by day labor.
Mr. Muntz was suffering from an attack of influenza, otherwise he would have been present to report personally.
The report was received on the motion of Mr. Moulder, seconded by Mr. Holman.
Mr. Amor moved and Mr. Quartermain seconded that the matter of the ground be left in the hands of Messrs. ***
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 30 October 1925
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12. Confectionery covers 15. Crushed underfoot
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Kangas climb a mountain, Long Island walk it in
By Brodie Cowburn
PROVINCIAL
LANGWARRIN batted brilliantly to claim a hard-fought win over Sorrento at David MacFarlan Reserve on Saturday.
The Kangaroos headed into day two with a tall mountain to climb. Sorrento set them a target of 269 to chase down to win on day one.
Langwarrin opener Jack Marget set his side on the right path with a patient half-century. Number three batter Matthew Prosser came in and dealt a huge blow, going on to score 97 runs from 178 deliveries.
Langwarrin’s run chase was nearly brought down by a few shaky middle order performances, but Taylor Smith kept the ship steady. Smith blasted an unbeaten 70 from 131 balls to guide his side to victory with stumps looming just moments away.
Langwarrin emerged victorious by three wickets.
Dromana came close to chasing down Pines’ total of 272 on Saturday, but fell short.
Dromana’s skippers Sam Fowler and Bobby Wilson each made good contri-
butions on Saturday, scoring 49 and 48 respectively before being dismissed. The middle order kept chipping away at the target, but each batter was dismissed before making a big dent.
Pines’ bowlers kept fighting, and eventually got on top. They bowled out Dromana for 244 runs to secure the win.
Ricky Ramsdale was a workhorse on Saturday - he took 3/70 from 27 overs.
Billy Humphrey took 3/35.
Baden Powell comfortably defended its day one total of 275 against Heatherhill on Saturday. Heatherhill was bowled out for 151.
A good partnership between Simon Dart and Lincoln Toy helped Red Hill wrap up a scrappy four-wicket win over Mornington last weekend.
PENINSULA
LONG Island dominated Moorooduc on Saturday to claim a comprehensive outright win.
Long Island had already wrapped up the win on day one, chasing down Moorooduc’s first innings total of 98 with ease. They ended up declaring at 8/175, sending Moorooduc back in to bat on day two.
Moorooduc’s second innings went even worse than their first. None of their batters managed to reach doubledigits; Cooper Huggard was their best performer with a gritty nine runs not out from 48 deliveries.
Moorooduc was bowled out for a paltry total of 44, dooming them to outright defeat.
A five-wicket haul from Lucas Cross helped Old Peninsula grab a dominant win over Somerville on Saturday.
Somerville was tasked with chasing down Old Peninsula’s day one total of 272. They didn’t get close, and scored just 43 runs before their innings came to a close.
Cross was fantastic, taking 5/16 from his 10 overs of bowling. Jamin Barron-Toop took three wickets for just nine runs.
Somerville was sent back in to bat, and finished the day at 6/90.
Balnarring successfully defended their day one total of 234 against Seaford last weekend. Rosebud bowled very well to beat Mt Eliza.
DISTRICT
CARRUM Downs’ good start to the 2025/2026 season continued on Satur-
day with a hard-fought win over Boneo.
Boneo was bowled out for 137 on their home deck on day one. Number three batter Eli Halliday made a dent in the target for Carrum Downs before stumps on the first day of play. Both openers were dismissed without making much of an impact on the scoreboard.
Carrum Downs didn’t finish the job easily on day two. Good knocks from Michael O’Driscoll, who scored 22 from 100 deliveries, and Ryan Lynch, who scored an unbeaten 31 from 73, helped guide Carrum Downs over the finish line.
Carrum Downs clawed over the line for a two-wicket win.
At Roy Dore Reserve, Carrum also battled hard for a close win. They beat Main Ridge by three wickets.
A good partnership between Waide Symes and Jason Manby helped Crib Point grab a three-wicket win over Seaford Tigers last weekend. Rye closed out the weekend with a win over Flinders.
SUB DISTRICT
A FANTASTIC knock from Udara
Ravindu was the difference on Saturday as Tyabb knocked off Delacombe Park.
On day one, Delacombe Park was bowled out for 162 runs. Brock Regan took four wickets to keep Delacombe Park’s total down.
On day two, Udara Ravindu was the star. He smashed 81 runs from 206 deliveries, and finished not out.
Tyabb won with four wickets left to spare.
Tootgarook had a great day on Saturday, beating Pearcedale across two innings.
On day one Pearcedale was bowled out for just 119, a target Tootgarook reached with ease. Tootgarook ended up declaring for 263 runs.
Pearcedale narrowly avoided an innings defeat, and was bowled out for 151 on day two. Jett Williams dug in for an impressive 53 runs.
Tootgarook came in for a second innings and wrapped up the result in less than two overs.
Mt Martha beat Ballam Park by one wicket in a thriller on Saturday. Mt Martha chased down 197 to win; opener Travis French was man-of-thematch with an unbeaten knock of 127.
PENINSULA
Surfriders Comp #1 for the 2025/2026 season was held on Saturday 25 October at Gunnamatta and showcased the immense surfing talent that the Mornington Peninsula has.
Recently crowned Vic State Champion Lucas Hickson from Rye demonstrated some of the amazing manoeuvres that have taken him to the state's number one spot.
Pictures: Paul Churcher
DROMANA'S co-captain, Sam Fowler, clean bowled by Pines' bowler Billy Humphrey.
Picture: Paul Churcher
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Webb, Bates in, Macphee out
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
LANGWARRIN has signed Northcote City aces Alun Webb and Zac Bates but has lost star striker Archie Macphee to Dandenong City.
Macphee has proven himself at the second and third tiers of Victoria’s NPL set-up and wants a chance to test himself at the top NPL level.
Webb, 31, and Bates, 25, will prompt a tactical change to Langy’s game style and one that could excite the local side’s supporters.
Webb played for Rhyl and Llandudno in Wales before a stint with Chattanooga FC in the USA.
He arrived here to play with Adelaide Croatia in the pandemic-ravaged 2020 season then came to Victoria to play with Melbourne Knights the following year before joining South Melbourne for the 2022 season.
He has been at Northcote for the past two seasons and was its leading scorer this year.
Langwarrin gaffer Jamie Skelly is confident that he’ll prove to be a very good signing.
“He can play anywhere across the front line,” Skelly said.
“Webby’s a consistent scorer and we are expecting him to come in and score for us.
“He’s different to Archie in that he’s probably more dynamic and loves to get in behind defenders whereas Archie’s strength was receiving the ball and bringing others into play.
“Webby’s more likely to play off the shoulder of defenders so we won’t have a real target man like Archie.
“This gives us a chance to change our style a little bit and we’ll potentially play through our midfielders then try to get the ball to Webby in behind.”
There was little trouble luring Webb to Lawton Park.
“He was keen to come and it was a relatively simple process discussing roles and contract details.
“He knows a few boys in our squad and received positive feedback about the environment, the team and what we are about so he made the decision fairly quickly.”
Bates had been on Langy’s radar for some time.
“We’ve been speaking to Zac for a number of years,” Skelly added.
“He used to live locally and we’ve always tried to get the best local players but he was at South Melbourne then Northcote.
“Although he’s moved closer to the city he knew that this has always
been an option for him but it’s just been an issue of timing and he felt the time was right.
“He’s big and strong, a hard worker and a really good finisher.
“Zac primarily plays wide but he can play as a 10.
“He loves to receive the ball and drive at defenders and he’s very good technically.”
Webb and Bates will officially join their new teammates on Thursday 6 November for the start of pre-season training.
The squad will have seven sessions before a block of games pre-Christmas.
For those of you missing your regular football fix you can watch Langwarrin in action against the following opponents (kick-off times TBC):
Saturday 22 November v. UK tour squad, Lawton Park; Saturday 29 November v. Dandenong Thunder, TBC; Saturday 6 December v. Altona City, TBC; Saturday 13 December v. Melbourne City, Lawton Park; Saturday 20 December v. Nunawading City, Lawton Park; Tuesday 23 December v. Skye Utd, Lawton Park.
Langwarrin is likely to play a friendly on Tuesday 9 December but opponent, venue and kick-off time are yet to be confirmed.
Skelly plans to build a fitness base for his squad before managing game time and fine-tuning game style during the pre-season itinerary.
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“We’re trying to build the squad and to improve every year and I think the players coming in will definitely improve us.
“There’s a real enthusiasm around the squad to understand why we started so badly last season and to rectify that next season.
“The players are keen to ensure that doesn’t happen again and to be ready when it all starts up next year.
“We’ve had discussions with them about where they need to be when they come back to training.
“Some are running, some are in the gym and some are doing injury prevention work.”
Skelly could make another couple of signings during the off-season so his squad remains a work in progress.
In State 6 news Mount Eliza has reappointed Gerry McDonagh as head coach with Graeme Ferguson as his assistant.
Tyler White is reserves coach.
To retain the services of the highly regarded McDonagh is no mean feat.
The former NPL head coach guided the senior squad to its best ever finish in a one-off year where the State Leagues restructure meant every club that didn’t finish in the top two in State 5 was relegated.
“That definitely put a dent on what we achieved by finishing third,” McDonagh said.
Mount Eliza dropped five points in its last four games to relinquish
second-spot and safety to Seaford United.
“We went into the season lacking depth and losing a couple of boys in the back half of the season didn’t help.”
Midfielder Noah Green joined the club this year and had an outstanding season drawing praise from his coach.
“Noah’s a terrific footballer with a phenomenal workrate and how he’s blended and reacted to the players has been excellent.
“He came here because he wanted to enjoy his football again and thankfully we were able to give that to him.”
Green won the players’ player award at last weekend’s presentation night with Austin Mcewen winning the best and fairest and top scorer awards.
Callum Hope won the coach’s award.
McDonagh is likely to start preseason next month and is keen to see what impact the leagues restructure has on his club.
“The challenge for us is to attract players to State 6 so we’ll have to see how that pans out.”
Assistant coach Ferguson also is the club’s head of youth development where he focusses on the under-15s to under-18s and mentors the reserves.
He’s in his third year at Emil Madsen Reserve and is bullish about
Mount Eliza’s prospects next season.
“We might lose one or two as we have a very young squad and some of them are finishing uni so they don’t know yet where their placement might be,” Ferguson said.
“But I’m expecting most of them to stay and I don’t see why we wouldn’t be pushing for promotion and hopefully win the league after last season.”
In other news Seaford United last week announced the appointment of Paulo Pinheiro as head coach.
His assistants are Jason Alizzi and Steve Keenan.
Pinheiro and Alizzi were in charge of Seaford’s reserves this year missing out on the title on goal difference.
Pinheiro has also coached at Skye United and Frankston Pines and last was in charge of Seaford’s senior team 10 years ago after taking over from Darren Roberts.
“I got a call about the job and I thought about it and decided to go for it,” he said.
“The seniors played really well this year and I want to keep that momentum going.
“I have talked to the players and everyone seems to be onboard and I expect the bulk of the squad to stay.
“I want to bring energy and fun to this group – they deserve it.
“I’m really happy with where things are at the moment and I want to continue that into the new season.”
Top duo: Two of Langwarrin’s off-season signings, Alun Webb (left) and Zac Bates, both lured from Northcote City. Pictures: Facebook
SUNDAY 2 NOVEMBER
Step into style and excitement at the Highview Marquee this Sportsbet Peninsula Cup.
Positioned in a prime trackside location, this all-inclusive experience brings together the very best of racing, entertainment and indulgence.
Enjoy a steady flow of beverages and bites from local food trucks, while soaking up all-day music and entertainment headlined by a dynamic DJ Vocalist and Sax. Pamper yourself at the Glam Bar by Salon Envy, capture memories in the photo booth and enjoy one of Mornington’s most vibrant days on the calendar.
