EARLY voting is well underway ahead of the 3 May federal election. Four early voting centres have opened for voters in Dunkley:
• Lyrebird Community Centre, 203 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs
• Functions By The Bay, Corner Plowman Place and Young Street, Frankston
• 4th Mordialloc Sea Scouts Hall, 24 Park St, Mordialloc
• Mount Eliza Community Hall, 90-100 Canadian Bay Road, Mount Eliza Pictures: Gary Sissons
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WITH the election looming, the federal government is under fire for failing to act on proposed gambling reform championed by late Dunkley MP Peta Murphy.
Before her death in late 2023, Murphy chaired a parliamentary inquiry into gambling harm. The inquiry’s report made 31 recommendations, including a ban on online gambling
advertising, stronger consumer protections for licensed online gambling, a crackdown on illegal gambling websites, and a legislated duty of care.
Last week, Nine newspapers reported that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had shelved gambling reform put forward by communications minister Michelle Rowland. The “captain’s call” was reportedly made late last year.
During a visit to Frankston before the March 2024 by-election, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was non-committal when asked about the recom-
mendations in the Murphy Report. He said “the federal government commits to considering all of the recommendations that are in the report, which is what we do. We give consideration to that – we know that gambling has a real impact on people in this area and right around.”
Alliance for Gambling Reform CEO Martin Thomas has slammed the federal government for its inaction on the recommendations. He said the Alliance is “incredibly disappointed, as the Murphy Report was produced by one
of their own.”
“Peta Murphy courageously campaigned even in her last days with cancer. The committee handed down its report which was unanimous across all committee members across all parties. We know from polling that 76 percent of Australians want a full gambling ad ban, so it seems inconceivable that the government not only hasn’t moved on it but hasn’t officially responded to that report,” he said.
“We are mystified - what we can highlight is the fact that the gambling
industry has very deep pockets, donates to political parties, spends money on lobbying, and it also lavishes hospitality on MPs and ministers when key decision making happens. The NRL and AFL profit from gambling and they put pressure on the government. The trouble is all this is happening behind closed doors - we had an open inquiry where everyone put forward their case and there was an evidence-led response. Since then it’s all been private meetings.”
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Ta k ing the ‘Great Wall of Frankston ’ campaign to Canberra
ALL MAJOR PARTIES ARE CENTRALLY CONTROLLED. THEY DO NOT PROPERLY REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF DUNKLEY LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
Caring for our country and our environment. We must stop the infamous Great Wall of Frankston from ruining Dunkley’s natural coastline. The Federal Minister should issue clear direction to protect our UNESCO recognised coastline, waterways and wetlands and this needs to be mandated by Federal Law.
Urgent tax and budget reform. Promising beer money tax cuts when our national debt surges to $1.2 trillion dollars. What does this mean for the generations to come – a loaded credit card? Leading experts are dismayed at the lack of real structural reform. Australia is the lowest taxed country in the OECD, we need to look at the tax mix to raise revenue to pay for our lifestyle and not leave a massive debt for our kids to deal with Climate Change and a damaged environment.
The housing crisis has become a national emergency and needs bipartisan action. Both sides of politics are to blame for the emergency – actions often exacerbating the problem - and at the heart are years of chronic underinvestment in housing that people can afford. The economic levers of supply and demand have been badly mismanaged.
8,000 apartments in Melbourne are vacant but those in real need can’t afford them.
Planning our cities. Across the nation, the planning system lacks integrity and should be better managed so as not to result in future loss of our quality of living.
DUNKLEY this is a golden opportunity. Across Australia the move to Independents is having profound results for communities.
WAYNE Holdsworth’s SmackTalk organisation will receive money to continue its work in sextortion education if the federal government is re-elected.
Holdsworth, the Frankston District Basketball Association CEO, started SmackTalk after the death of his 17-yearold son Mac in 2023. Mac Holdsworth died by suicide after he becoming the target of an online sextortion scam.
THE Liberals have reaffirmed their commitment to spend $900 million on the extension of the Frankston railway line.
The electrification and duplication of the Frankston line towards Baxter has been plagued by false starts in the past. In 2023, the federal government axed a budgeted $225 million set aside for the project by the Coalition government in 2018.
A review into ongoing infrastructure projects commissioned by the federal government shortly after its election recommended scrapping the project.
Liberal candidate for Dunkley Nathan Conroy announced the $900 million promise prior to the March 2024 by-election. Last week he reaffirmed that promise ahead of the federal election.
“I’ve heard from local residents in Frankston South and Langwarrin about the need for better public transport. This essential project will reduce congestion, improve travel times, and get our community moving,” Conroy said.
Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie said
“traffic congestion and availability of public transport is a major problem for commuters on the Mornington Peninsula.
“This project will be a game changer, connecting residents to jobs, education, services and amenities on the Peninsula and beyond.”
The $900 million commitment is unlikely to be anywhere near enough to complete the project - a business case completed more than five years ago costed the project at up to $1.5 billion.
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Since its inception, Holdsworth and SmackTalk have visited schools and other community groups to share their message. The federal government will spend $450,000 on the initiative if reelected.
Holdworth said “I have used Mac’s death as a catalyst to do more and we want to educate every person we can reach to simply be a better listener – but with demand growing month on month, it’s clear to me that SmackTalk cannot facilitate all the conversations we need to have without support.”
“The research clearly confirms that real learned listening techniques can make a world of difference. I am grate-
ful that Jodie [Belyea], and the government she is part of, recognises when urgent funding is needed to support prevention and early intervention methods to fight sextortion, like the work SmackTalk has undertaken to support young at-risk youth,” he said.
“The grief, shock, helplessness and self-blame of Mac’s death knocked me over physically and mentally. I asked Mac regularly if he was ok, he always responded, ‘I am fine Dad’. He was not fine and if I had the knowledge and skills that I have now, to really listen, the outcome may have been different.”
Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea said “the persistence of sextortion cases underscores the need for ongoing education and preventive measures to protect vulnerable Australians.”
“This funding will deliver more targeted resources and specialised training for additional facilitators over a more sustainable period of time, to meet the growing demand that Wayne and his small team are facing,” she said.
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MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors have narrowly decided to ditch its climate emergency declaration after questions were raised about whether spending $11.7 million was “delivering genuine value”.
The decision was made at the council’s 22 April meeting, which will now see a “renewed focus on practical, community-focused climate initiatives”.
This is despite the shire having unanimously adopted a climate emergency declaration in 2019, which has seen 30 councils in the state also adopt.
But deputy mayor Cr Paul Pingiaro, who led the motion to scrap the declaration along with its associated climate emergency plan, said it was “never been about denying or dismissing climate change”, but “ensuring that every dollar we spend delivers something tangible, measurable and real”.
Following a lengthy debate at the meeting, councillors narrowly supported the motion in a 6-5 vote, prompting criticism from various environment groups including the Mornington Peninsula Climate Action Network.
In presenting his case, Pingiaro said, “Over the past three years, this council has invested over $11.7 million into climate related initiatives, including $4.15 million in wages - that’s a serious investment, but what’s missing is equally serious, clear, visible, community facing outcomes”.
Pingiaro said additionally the council planned to spend $534,000 as part
of its urban forest strategy without a single tree being planted.
“That’s not climate action, that’s expense without delivery,” he said.
He also took aim at a weather station pilot with $200,000 spent on public consultation which received three responses, noting the “new units won’t deliver early warnings” nor “integrate with big emergency”.
“Meanwhile, the same council that declared the climate emergency also built a gas heated Aquatic Centre Yawa, responsible for 50 per cent of the shire’s gas use, and yet we asked residents to electrify. That’s not climate leadership, that’s policy contradiction.”
But Cr Michael Stephens, who voted against the motion, said he was deeply concerned as the climate declaration “was not just a simple symbolic gesture, it provided a road map”.
He said requiring every climate action to come with its own separate budget report might sound financially responsible, “but in reality it creates a fragmentation, inefficient process”.
“It makes it easier to delay, to defund and to quietly shelve vital projects without scrutiny,” he told the meeting.
“Worse, there’s no mention in the motion of how the community will now be involved with shaping climate policy.”
Cr David Gill, also voted against the motion, noting the council had been applauded for its efforts in addressing climate change, which in turn brought return on investment on projects such as energy efficient upgrades, solar uptake, having electric vehicle charges, as well as emergency back-up systems
installed at Red Hill and Balnarring.
“It’s all about climate change and what we can do, and we should be doing everything we can because the return on investment increases year by year. Paying a dollar now saves $10,” he said.
In a statement released by the shire after the meeting said the new framework would see all future climaterelated proposals subject to individual council reports or itemised budget bids, “with clear measures of effectiveness”.
“Each project must also consider emissions and provide comparison data for alternative options, supporting more informed decision-making.”
Mayor Cr Anthony Marsh said the decision to overturn the council’s climate emergency declaration “reflects a more outcomes-based approach to climate action”.
“This is not about stepping away from climate responsibility. It is about stepping forward with a clearer focus,” he said.
“We want to deliver results that people can see and benefit from. That means investing in better drainage, protecting our coastline from erosion, supporting sustainable infrastructure, and making sure every climate-related initiative is practical, measurable and linked to community priorities.”
The decision comes after councillors in January decided to take a closer look at how ratepayer money was spent in its fight against climate change in what one councillor labelled as “wasteful projects” including funding dishwasher upgrades for a private school (Call to end ‘wasteful climate change project’ The Times 25/02/25).
Victorians aged over 55 are increasingly seeking to unlock the capital tied up in their homes and invest in an upgraded quality of life as they approach retirement, while keeping active and connected to a close-knit community. Stockland Halcyon Evergreen, a land lease community, is designed to deliver just that and will soon be enhanced with a $13.5 million state-of-the-art Clubhouse. Located in Clyde, a growing suburb approximately 57 kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD, Halcyon Evergreen comprises 295 architecturally designed homes.
Clubhouse construction is progressing under local builders, Jardon, with slabs poured and frames going up, and is set for completion by late 2025. The Clubhouse will offer resort-style amenities, including a library, social dining and recreational spaces, dedicated BBQ area, and a health and wellness precinct. This precinct will feature an indoor pool, outdoor spa, sauna, yoga deck, gym, pickleball courts, bowling green, sports pavilion, vegetable garden and greenhouse.
Complementing these new resortlike facilities, homeowners already enjoy access to the Stables Precinct, featuring a community kitchen, gold-class cinema, and games areacreating a vibrant hub for connection and entertainment.
Halcyon communities operate as a Land Lease Community model, meaning the buyer purchases their home, while Stockland maintains ownership of the land. No stamp duty or entry fees are applied to the
purchase, and unlike many retirement villages, there are no Deferred Management Fees (or Exit Fees) levied if the property is sold.
Locals Garry and Karen Dyer made the decision to become Stockland Halcyon Evergreen homeowners for its lock-and-go lifestyle and its great availability of amenities.
“Lifestyle living was always something that appealed to me. The safety of living this way and the ease of lock-and-go matched the lifestyle
we were after. We feel we have made the right decision at the right time for us,” Karen said.
Garry and Karen, who already make good use of current amenities, are looking forward to the offerings that the Clubhouse will bring.
“We are currently using the Stables Precinct for catch ups with other homeowners and with our family and friends. The cinema was a hit with our granddaughter and the rest of the family are looking forward to using
it. We are both very much waiting for the jewel in the crown that is the clubhouse – particularly the pool, gym, and outside amenities.
“Other homeowners in the community have now become our friends, and we all know we can call on each other if we need any help.
Our 4-year-old Cavoodle gets many pats from other homeowners, and the managers here have been extremely helpful and approachable if we need anything,” Karen added.
With unparalleled access to amenities and the upcoming Clubhouse, Halcyon Evergreen is a great place for homeowners to connect with nature and enjoy an active lifestyle. For those like Garry and Karen Dyer, it’s also a chance to make new friends and memories that will last a lifetime.
To find out more visit: www.stockland.com.au/halcyoncommunities/vic/halcyon-evergreen
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Thomas said that the recommendations contained in the “You Win Some, You Lose More” gambling inquiry report are “a terrific blueprint to reduce gambling harms.”
“The gambling ad ban phased in over three years will start with TV and go onto online and stadiums and jerseys - there is no reason they couldn’t start implementing that,” Thomas said. He also stated a ban on inducements, a levy to minimise the financial impact of banning gambling ads on sporting bodies, and the establishment of a national regulator should be priorities.
Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea says she has been talking to her colleagues in Parliament about implementing the proposed gambling reform.
“As a mum of a teenage boy, I do worry about the prevalence of advertising for gambling in sport. You don’t need to gamble to enjoy watching the footy,” she said. “I continually have conversations with my colleagues and work with them so the government can continue to implement the reform championed by Peta Murphy.
“I want to acknowledge the extraordinary advocacy of Peta Murphy on the issue of gambling harm. The impact of gambling harm is serious, with Australian’s losing about $25 billion to gambling every year. This costs families financially and can cause psychological and legal harm.”
Belyea said that “the government has been working to address the harms associated with online wagering, including harm on Dunkley residents”. She listed the launch of the BetStop national self-exclusion register for online wagering, banning the use of credit cards for online wagering, and the introduction of mandatory customer pre-verification, mandatory minimum classification for gambling-like content in computer games, and “evidence-based tag lines in wagering advertising” among the government’s new anti-gambling measures.
“These are important steps and I acknowledge there is more to do.”
After the release of the gambling inquiry’s report nearly two years ago, Peta Murphy said “gambling advertising and simulated gambling through video games is grooming children and young people to gamble and encourages riskier behaviour. The torrent of advertising is inescapable. It is manipulating an impressionable and vulnerable audience to gamble online.”
“A phased, comprehensive ban on online gambling advertising is recommended within three years. This will give major sports and broadcasters time to find alternative advertisers and sponsors, while preventing another generation from experiencing escalating gambling harm,” she said.
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I’M a proud Frankston local—elected to council in 2020, then honoured to serve as Deputy Mayor and Mayor between 2021 and 2024. During that time, I worked every day to represent our community and help deliver a 20-year vision for Frankston that brings more homes, local jobs and a safer, more vibrant city.
Now, I’m standing as the Liberal candidate for Dunkley to take that same passion to Canberra. I know our community deserves better. Families and pensioners are doing it tough, and it’s time we had real cost-of-living relief and a government focused on our needs.
I support practical solutions—like allowing firsthome buyers to access up to $50,000 of their super to enter the market and cutting the fuel tax by 25 cents per litre to deliver up to $1,200 in tax relief. These are real, immediate ways to make life more affordable.
We also need to invest in what matters. I’ve se-
cured $1 million to upgrade the Frankston Naval Memorial—honouring our veterans—and committed $640,000 to help Street Peace build a youth hub to support at-risk young people with mentoring, training, and a positive path forward.
Community safety is a top priority. I’ll fight for stronger federal support for crime prevention, youth engagement, and early intervention programs— while working closely with state authorities to ensure our region gets the resources it needs to keep people safe. Everyone deserves to feel safe in their home, on their street, and at their local shops.
I’ve also committed $50 million to the Nepean Boulevard upgrade, backed sensible height controls in the FMAC plan, and continue to fight for the return of the Frankston CBD post office—because locals deserve services they can rely on.
I moved to Dunkley at 19 and proudly call it home. If elected, I’ll work every day to deliver for Dunkley. We can’t afford 3 more years under Labor.
I AM a genuine self funded Independent candidate offering to represent this great community in Canberra.
I am a passionate and proud product of Frankston and have taken much of what this city has offered as the lifestyle capital of Victoria, and all that means. I would love to be given a chance to give back to the community - by fighting for what we value most, the cleanest and best beaches in Victoria and genuine love of our indigenous natural assets.
We don’t need a cheap knockoff of yesteryears Cool Climate Surfers Paradise - so yesteryear and so lacking in imagination - driving forward looking in the rear vision mirror.
I have lived, worked, and loved in this community for nearly eight generations, and have followed the community volunteering tradition of my parents Ted and Mavis Thurley with a family presence in town beginning with “Sunset” at 4 Well St since the outbreak of war in 1914. I married my school sweetheart from Frankston High School, played on the beach all summer and brought up three kids in this community.
I will take the fight to protect our UNESCO rated coastline from greedy developers and lazy councils to Canberra and seek national protection for future generations. As the Regional Capital - current leadership seems to be unaware of their responsibility for the catchment the size of Canberra and a blinkered view of regional connection of the World Heritage (UNESCO) rated Mornington Peninsula.
Do not trust the three main parties to do this as evidenced by an insane Great Wall on Kananook Creek proposed by Frankston Council - our community led campaign has successfully punched a great hole through at VCAT.
Mandatory height levels to protect our coastline need to be mandated by Canberra for all Australians to protect the weakest
links around the great Australian coastline - Frankston City, the Regional Capital being near bottom in the National League - and all three national parties have exploited this weakness and should be ashamed of themselves. They do not deserve to lead. No preference deals with that ragged lot - see them off, they do not deserve your support. Get with the genuine Independents with a fresh and Frankston Tough approach in the Dunkey election.
JESSICA Davis, a lifelong Victorian and devoted mother of two, brings a wealth of experience, resilience, and passion to her candidacy for Dunkley. With nearly 20 years in the health sector as a paramedic and emergency nurse, Jessica has dedicated her career to serving her community in some of its most vulnerable moments. From her time at Monash Medical Centre Clayton to her work with Ambulance Victoria, Jessica has witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by everyday Australians and the impact of government policies on their lives.
Her career took a dramatic turn in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic when vaccine mandates led to her termination. This life-altering experience fueled her determination to advocate for workers’ rights and justice, leading her to establish Australians Working For Australians (AW4A). Through this initiative, Jessica has
fought tirelessly for healthcare workers impacted by mandates, emphasising fairness, accountability, and the importance of lawful protections. Jessica’s advocacy extends beyond healthcare. She is deeply engaged with her community, actively listening to concerns about issues like rising costs of living, housing shortages, and the erosion of personal freedoms. “Australians deserve leadership that prioritizes fairness, integrity, and solutions that benefit all,” she says. “It’s time to rebuild trust in our institutions and ensure our children inherit a brighter future.”
Running as One Nation’s candidate for Dunkley, Jessica is committed to addressing local issues, supporting small businesses, and restoring commonsense to politics. Her vision includes tackling housing affordability, ensuring better community infrastructure, and standing up for individual rights.
Nicholes is a dedicated family man and community leader, having lived in Frankston for over 37 years with his wife Karen after planting a church, they have three married children, and six grandchildren. With a background as a full-time Pastor and Christian leader, Peter has mentored and trained hundreds of young people to be future leaders across Australia and abroad and continues to coach community leaders nationwide. He volunteers with Street Peace, engaging with the youth in Frankston, and is deeply committed to strengthening families and supporting the next generation.
My vision for Dunkley is to help families thrive because Great Families are the foundation to a great nation. When we focus our resources on building loving families with safe environments, economically secure we build a protective fence at the top of the cliff but when families
breakdown we see young people fall off the cliff into crime, drugs, suicide etc and we spend all our resources at the bottom of the cliff trying to repair smashed and broken lives.
First’s three core campaign messages:
• Cutting power prices by ending net zero policies and unlocking affordable energy
• Protecting parents’ rights in education, especially in faith-based schools
• Safeguarding children from radical gender ideology
Locally, I support projects that enhance youth engagement, community safety, and address housing affordability and homelessness—a major issue in Dunkley. I am proud to campaign alongside Bernie Finn, Family First’s lead Senate candidate for Victoria. Together, we will be a strong voice for Dunkley families, upholding faith, freedom, and family values in Parliament.
I’M running because I care about Dunkley and the people here. Growing up, I saw workingclass families and renters like myself pushed out as costs soared. Many of my friends can no longer afford to live in the place they grew up. The system is failing us, and I’m stepping up to change it. I’m not a career politician - I’m one of you, committed to building a fairer society where Dunkley gets the attention it deserves. Dunkley is home to hard-working peoplerenters, small business owners, and families. We share a common struggle: rising costs and a housing crisis. Many of us are working longer
hours, yet we can’t keep up. If you’re worried about the cost of living, housing or climate, you’re not alone. In a wealthy country like ours, everyone should be able to afford the basics: a home, food and world class health and education. And we should be taking strong action on the climate and environment crisis, not backing more coal and gas. While you pay more, one in three big corporations pay zero tax.
More Greens will keep Dutton out and get Labor to act. If you want change, the first step is to vote for it. This time, vote 1 Greens.
SINCE being elected 12 months ago, I have hit the ground running and continued the work of the late Peta Murphy.
I have lived and worked in our community for more than 30 years and I am passionate about this great community and the wonderful people who live here.
My vision is to continue to build a thriving community for all who live, work, and raise a family here.
Labor has overseen key investments into our local community, including delivering the Frankston Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, the redevelopment of Jubilee Park Stadium, construction of the Frankston Station & Kananook Station commuter car parks, and soon-to-begin redevelopment of Frankston District Basketball Stadium.
But we know there’s more work to do.
If re-elected, the Albanese Labor Government will continue to strengthen Medicare with more bulk billing, so locals can see a GP for free, train more doctors and nurses than ever before, and make medicines even cheaper by capping PBS scripts at $25. And that’s not all, we will also give more tax cuts to every taxpayer, more energy bill relief, and make free TAFE permanent.
And locally, if re-elected as your Federal Member for Dunkley, we will:
• Upgrade the Thompson Rd and the Mornington Peninsula Freeway intersection in Carrum
• Deliver traffic signals and improve connectivity for Overton Road and Nepean Highway intersection in Frankston
• Improve signalisation of McLeod Rd and Station Street intersection in Carrum
• Upgrade Western Port Highway across Langwarrin with a $10 million investment
• Redevelop the Len Phelps Pavilion in Carrum Downs
• Upgrade Bruce Park Pavilion in
AS an affiliate member of the Democracy First / Fusion Party, my main aims representing Dunkley include ensuring that every voter has representation at a federal level, regardless of your personal views.
The electorate of Dunkley has the potential to be one of the best electorates in Australia, however for too long it has been forgotten by the
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major political parties. We have created a set of strong policies that aim to reduce the cost of living, increase employment opportunities, and create better health and education outcomes for all. Together with your support, we can change the way that the system represents Australians, and ensure greater prosperity both in the short and long term.
HAVING lived my whole life in Dunkley and now raising my three children here, I see the incredible potential of our community. With over 20 years’ experience working in the social services sector, I understand the broad and diverse needs across our region. Dunkley is home to pockets of significant wealth sitting alongside some of the most disadvantaged areas in metropolitan Australia. For all members of our community to thrive, we need to bridge these divides and ensure everyone has the opportunity to be heard, supported, and included.
Dunkley has the capacity to lead when it comes to social and economic inclusion. I want to bring fresh thinking to the way we live and thrive — not relying on outdated systems, but by learning from forward-thinking communities and applying what works to meet Dunkley’s unique needs.
In Parliament, I will advocate for:
• A smarter, fairer approach to cannabis reform, including equitable access to medicinal cannabis, the right to grow your own, expungement of past convictions, and the development of a tax-generating cannabis industry that creates jobs
• Sensible, evidence-based policy focused on personal freedom, social justice and human rights
• Accountability for decision-makers, including addressing conflicts of interest related to Government contracts- in office and post their tenure
• Fairer, needs-based funding for homelessness, alcohol and other drug treatment, and mental health services
• Greater community education around democracy and civic participation
Locally, I will push for:
• Accessible civic infrastructure in our city centre — including postal services, social services and Medicare
• Revitalisation of public spaces that promote connection and inclusion
• Recognition of Dunkley as a hub for arts, culture, and creative community events
• Place-based solutions co-designed with our community
• Support for social enterprise and local small businesses
• Fair policies that support local investors and small-scale landlords as part of the housing solution
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ABC TV, 8pm
Despite what the calendar might say, it feels like autumn has only just begun – how can the deep freeze of winter only be a month away? Time to make the most of May’s sunny days and colourful leaves while we still can. Luckily, Costa Georgiadis and his team have a bounty of ways to enjoy the outdoors before the chill sets in. Tonight, Hannah Moloney (pictured) learns about a dazzling array of dahlias at a flower farm in the adorably named Lower Snug, in Tasmania.
MOVIE: ROGUE AGENT
SBS WORLD MOVIES, 8.30pm, M (2022)
True-crime aficionados are sure to be wooed by this thriller that tells the real-life story of British con man Robert Freegard. James Norton plays the master manipulator, a luxury car salesman who exploits his victims under the false pretence he’s an undercover MI5 agent looking for new recruits. Freegard expertly manipulates his unknowing targets for financial gain, but eventually meets his match in quick-witted lawyer Alice Archer (Gemma Arterton, pictured, with Norton), who seeks to bring him to justice.
SUNDAY
BERGERAC
This reboot of the classic 1980s detective series set on the Channel Island of Jersey takes a darker approach than the original. Irish actor Damien Molony (above, Brassic takes on the title role of Jim Bergerac – a brilliant yet troubled detective who is on bereavement leave after his wife’s death. When a member of one of Jersey’s wealthiest families is murdered, the police want their best detective on the case, and turn to Bergerac. But is he up for the job? He wants to prove to daughter Kim (Chloé Sweetlove) and mother-in-law Charlie (Zoë Wanamaker) – and most importantly, himself – that he’s getting back on track, though the case will hit closer to home than he could have ever imagined.
(9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 The Weekly. (R) 11.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Sherwood. (Mlv, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Secret DNA Of Us: Geelong. (Ma) The team heads to Geelong. 8.35 Liberation: D-Day To Berlin: France. (Premiere) Looks at the liberation of Western Europe. 9.30 Virdee. (MA15+v) Harry confronts Pawa. 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 The Hollow. (Mal) 1.05 Departure. (Madl, R) 2.45 Australia Uncovered: Our African Roots. (PGa, R) 3.45 Barkley Manor. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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MONDAY SAM PANG TONIGHT
TEN, 8.40pm
They said it couldn’t be done – a tonight show, on network television, in this day and age? But Sam Pang (below) has proved the detractors wrong, staying on air for not only all eight scheduled episodes but earning a second season to air later this year. Pang’s fresh take on the classic format offers a casual approach, with engaging yet guest announcers
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 8. Essendon v North Melbourne. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game. 11.00 Kick Ons. A preview of the upcoming AFL matches. 11.30 Born To Kill? Colin Ireland. (MA15+a, R) A look at serial killer Colin Ireland.
12.30 Emergency Call. (PGal, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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Rugby League. Women’s State Of Origin. Game 1. Queensland v New South Wales.
NRL Women’s State Of Origin Post-Match. Post-match wrap-up.
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6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 The Pacific. (R) 11.00 Vera, Farewell Pet. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Bay Of Fires. (Malv, R)
3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Travel Quest. (PG, R) 10.05 Matched. (PG, R) 11.00 Europe’s Highlands. (PGaw) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes.
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30: Australia Votes. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.
8.00 Gardening Australia. Hannah Moloney visits a dahlia farm.
9.00 Sherwood. (Mdlv) The police and Sparrows must work together.
10.00 Gruen Nation. (R)
10.35 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R)
11.05 Big Boys. (MA15+l, R)
11.30 ABC Late News.
11.50 Father Brown. (Mv, R)
12.35 Mayfair Witches. (Ml, R) 1.20 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 24 Hours That Changed The World: The Fall Of Nazi Germany.
8.30 The Giza Pyramid: Reaching For The Stars. (PG, R) A look at the pyramids of Giza.
9.30 Scotland’s Scenic Railways: East Fife Railway. (R) An addition to Scotland’s rail network is unveiled.
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 A Body That Works. (Ma)
12.05 Between Two Worlds. (Mals, R) 2.00 Agent Hamilton. (MA15+v, R) 3.40 Barkley Manor. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.40pm Mecha Builders. 3.55 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 5.50 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown.
A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 8. St Kilda v Fremantle. From Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.
11.15 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
11.45 Motorway Patrol. (PG) A speeder will not stop.
12.15 The Black Donnellys. (Mdsv)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
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7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 West Coast Cops. (PGa) Anna is struggling with her work-life balance.
8.30 MOVIE: The Accountant. (2016, MA15+alv, R) A maths genius who works as an accountant for high-rolling criminals is pursued by authorities. Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons.
11.00 The First 48: The Grudge. (Mav)
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
12.50 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
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6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Graham Norton is joined on the couch by guests including Billy Crystal, Hugh Bonneville and Michael Kiwanuka. 9.40 The List. (Mln, R) Two best friends take on The List, a collection of travel experiences most people avoid. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 1.25pm Tan France: Beauty And The Bleach. 2.30 Over The Black Dot. 3.05 BBC News At Ten. 3.35 ABC World News Tonight. 4.00 PBS News. 5.00 Riveted: The History Of Jeans. 6.05
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If You Are The One. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Secrets Of Polygamy. 10.10 Adam Looking For Eve. Midnight Pose. 2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
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Morning Programs. 6.40 The Farewell. (2019, PG) 8.35 Dancing Ninja. (2010, PG) 10.25 Moving. (1993, M, Japanese) 12.40pm The Prophecy Of The Armadillo. (2018, M, Italian) 2.35 The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) 4.30 A Great Friend. (2023, PG, French) 6.20 The Battle Of The River Plate. (1956, PG) 8.30 We Were Soldiers. (2002, MA15+) 11.05 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Guardians Of The Wild. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Rumble In The Bronx. (1995, M) 1.40 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Guardians Of The Wild.
7.30 MOVIE: Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo! (2020, PG) 9.05 MOVIE: Mars Attacks! (1996, M) 10.55 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Motorway Cops. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 Young Sheldon. Noon MOVIE: Godzilla: King Of The Monsters. (2019, M) 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Priscilla Queen Of The Desert. (1994, M) 9.40 MOVIE: Death Becomes Her. (1992,
7.00 Australia Votes. Chief elections analyst Antony Green identifies the trends that will decide the election. David Speers and Sarah Ferguson bring the sharpest and most reliable election night analysis.
8.30 Australia Votes. Coverage of election night as results come in.
12.00 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli: Tony Albert. (PG, R) Virginia Trioli meets Tony Albert, one of the most exciting visual artists of his generation, who takes everyday items that represent the most confronting aspects of colonisation to create work that is provocative and deeply moving.
12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
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Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 11.05 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Preparing To Give. (PG, R) 3.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. FlecheWallonne Women’s Race. Highlights. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Fleche-Wallonne Men’s Race. Highlights. 5.00 Going Places. (R) 5.30 How To Lose A War. (Premiere) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Hawkesbury Cup Day, Caulfield Members Day, Guineas Day and SA Derby Day. 4.00 7NEWS: Election Day. 5.00 7NEWS: Australia Decides – Election.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Titanic In Colour. (R) Charts the history of the RMS Titanic
9.20 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Tuscany. (R) Stanley Tucci heads to Tuscany, the birthplace of the Renaissance, where he is joined by his parents. 10.10 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Helensburgh To Connel. (R) Hosted by Michael Portillo.
11.10 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R) Felton is torn between duty and friendship.
3.40 Barkley Manor. (PG, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 7NEWS: Australia Decides – First Count. Hugh Whitfeld and Mark Riley take an up-to-the-minute look at the results of the federal election.
8.00 7NEWS: Australia Decides – The Result. Hugh Whitfeld and Mark Riley take an up-to-the-minute look at the results of the federal election.
11.00 MOVIE: Life. (2017, MA15+v, R) Scientists discover a dangerous life form. Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal. 1.05 The Black Donnellys. (Mdsv) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
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6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (R) 12.30 Drive TV: Launch Pad. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.30 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R) 2.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 9. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Newcastle Knights. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. 5.00 Election 2025: Australia Decides – Polls Close.
6.00 9News Saturday.
7.00 Election 2025: Australia Decides – Vote Count. An analysis of election results.
8.00 Election 2025: Australia Decides – Election Night Live. An analysis of election results.
10.00 Election 2025: Australia Decides – Analysis. An analysis of election results.
11.00 MOVIE: Miss Sloane. (2016, Mls) Jessica Chastain. 1.30 Destination WA. (PG, 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)
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6.00 10 News First: Australia Decides. Coverage of the 2025 federal election, hosted by Sandra Sully, Hugh Riminton and Ashleigh Raper, with commentary from The Betoota Advocate’s Errol Parker and Clancy Overell. This poll Australia’s 18,098,797 voters will elect the members of the 48th Parliament of Australia. The 2025 Australian federal election will contest 40 of 76 seats in the Senate and all 150 seats in the House Of Representatives. The Labor Party is seeking a second term in office, and the main opposition party the Liberal/National coalition. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program. 6am Morning Programs. 1.50pm Spiraling: Crypto Special. 2.20 Beyond Oak Island. 3.15 BBC News At Ten. 3.45 ABC World News Tonight. 4.10 PBS News. 5.10 Over The Black Dot. 5.40 Mastermind Aust. 6.40 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 The Push: Scotland’s Murder On The Cliff. 11.15 The YouTube Effect. 1.05am MOVIE: Drive. (2011, MA15+) 2.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.00 Tiddler. 10.25 Children’s Programs. 3.30pm Thomas. 3.55 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 PJ Masks. 5.50 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Chopped Jnr. 8.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 9.55 Officially Amazing. 10.25 Dragon Ball Super. 10.50 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs.
6am The Battle Of The River Plate. Continued. (1956, PG) 7.10 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 9.00 The Kids Are Alright. (2021, PG, Spanish) 10.40 Boccaccio ’70. (1962, M, German, Italian) 2.25pm The Farewell. (2019, PG) 4.20 Dancing Ninja. (2010, PG) 6.10 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG)
Children’s Programs. 8.00 Allo! Allo! 9.45 Only Fools And Horses. 10.25
Attenborough’s Planet Earth III.
6.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.30 Offsiders. 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 Monty Don’s Paradise Garden. (Final, R) 3.35 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Compass: Unsettled. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Piano. (Premiere, PG)
Hosted by Amanda Keller.
8.30 Bergerac. (Premiere, Mlv)
When a member of one of Jersey’s wealthiest families is murdered, the police turn to ex-cop, Jim Bergerac. 9.20 The Split: Barcelona. (Ml, R) Lawyer Hannah Defoe and her family are reunited to attend the wedding of her daughter Liv. 10.20 MOVIE: My Brother Jack –Part 2. (2001, Mnsv, R) Matt Day. 11.55 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (R) 12.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
4.00 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 4.30 Insiders. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Great Irish Interiors. 10.00 FIFA Classics. 11.30 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS. 12.55 Blind Sailing. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbikes. 4.00 Grace Brown: Time For The Rest Of Life. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World. Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Women’s. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World. Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Men’s race. 5.30 How To Lose A War. (PGav) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the match. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 8. Hawthorn v Richmond.
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Macchu Picchu: City Of Stone. Looks at Macchu Pichu. 8.30 Invasion: The Normans. (Mav, R) Charts how an exiled Irish king persuaded the Anglo-Norman Lord Strongbow to help him recover his kingdom during Ireland’s 12th century when provincial kings vied for supremacy.
10.30 The Temple Of Hatshepsut. (R) A look at Hatshepsut’s temple. 11.30 Hell On Earth: WWII: A Dream Of Great Success. (Mav, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.40pm Ben And Holly. 2.05 Paddington. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.45 Tiddler. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Thomas. 5.50 Paddington. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club. (PGls) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.
8.05 7NEWS Spotlight.
9.05 24 Hours In Police Custody: The Murder Of Jane Doe. (Premiere, Mav) Detectives investigate after a woman, who called the police in distress, is found in a coma.
10.05 Menendez & Menudo: Boys Betrayed: Abuse Of Power. (MA15+av) Roy Rosselló gives his testimony. 11.15 Autopsy USA: Grace Kelly. (Ma) 12.15 Shades Of Blue. (MA15+adsv, R)
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
Footy Show. (PG) 12.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG)
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 Travel Guides. (PGln)
8.10 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.
9.10 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan. (Premiere, Mlv) Piers Morgan speaks with some of the most notorious killers in the United States, starting with Karl Karlsen.
10.10 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) A look at the latest round of the AFL. 11.10 9News Late.
11.40 The First 48. (MA15+av)
12.30 Oz Off Road TV. (PGl, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 The Sunday Project. Joins panellists for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) The contestants must cook a dish that represents who they are now. 8.40 Matlock. (PGlv) Billy tries to help Sarah when her client is arrested after his business partner is found murdered. Matty and Olympia contend with a pressing confidential matter. 10.40 FBI. (Mv, R) An officer is shot dead at a pawn shop along with the store’s owner. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Paul Merson: Football, Gambling And Me. 2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 ABC World News Tonight. 5.20 PBS Washington Week. 5.45 Abandoned Engineering. 7.35 Science Fiction Revolution. (Premiere) 9.35 ABBA In Concert. 10.35 WWE Legends. (Return) 12.15am Surviving Nova. 1.10 Letterkenny. 2.15 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
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6am Morning Programs. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 Cities Of The Underworld. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Escape To The Country. 1pm The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Animal SOS Australia. 3.00 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Great Rail Restorations. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning
Rugby League. NRL. Round 9. Penrith Panthers v Brisbane Broncos. 6.00 Dad’s Army. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Gone In 60 Seconds. (2000, M) 10.50 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Pro Bull Riding Australia. Noon John Ware Reclaimed. 1.20 MOVIE: The Final Quarter. (2019, PG) 2.40 Artie: Our Tribute To A Legend. 3.15 Precious Leader Woman. 4.05 Bob Marley: Uprising Live. 6.05 Queer & Here. 6.45 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 7.40 The Frontier. 8.30 Reel Injun: On The Trail Of The Hollywood Indian. 10.05 MOVIE: The Black Balloon. (2008, M) 11.50 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
Dancing Ninja. Continued. (2010, PG) 7.25 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 9.45 The Man
Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) 11.40 Emma. (2017, M, Italian) 1.50pm A Great Friend. (2023, PG, French) 3.40 The Battle Of The River Plate. (1956, PG) 5.50 The Movie Show. 6.20 The Personal History Of David Copperfield. (2019, PG) 8.30 The New Boy. (2023, M) 10.40 Late Programs.
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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 MOVIE: The Musical Mind: A Portrait In Process. (2023, Ml) 11.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 4.20 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Australian Story.
8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.
9.15 Media Watch. Presented by Linton Besser.
9.35 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas.
10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Planet America. 11.40 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) 12.10 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 1.00 Long Lost Family. (R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.20 Travel Quest. (PGa, R) 10.20 Matched. (PG, R) 11.10 Europe’s Highlands. (PGaw) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 3.00 Travel Shooters. (PG) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Prague With Michael Portillo: Prague 2. 8.25 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Oman. (R) Bettany Hughes explores Oman. 9.20 Sri Lanka With Alexander Armstrong. (PGaw, R) Alexander Armstrong takes a train ride. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Classified. (Malv) 11.35 Don’t Leave Me. (MA15+a, R) 1.40 Son Of. (MA15+av, R) 3.25 Barkley Manor. (PG, R) 4.25 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.55 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (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 MOVIE: Playing Cupid. (2021, PGa) Laura Vandervoort. 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.
8.50 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) Carlos is determined to solve his father’s murder. Owen is offered a life-changing opportunity.
9.50 The Agenda Setters. (R) A team of trusted and respected footy voices tackles the biggest topics in the AFL world.
10.50 Suits L.A.
11.50 Autopsy USA: Tom Petty. (Mad, R) 12.50 Treadstone. (MA15+av) 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 MOVIE: Learning To Love. (2023, G) Ina Barrón. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Floor. (PG) Hosted by Rodger Corser. 8.45 Footy Classified. (Ml) A team of footy experts tackles the AFL’s big issues and controversies.
9.45 Players. (Ml) A look at all the AFL news.
10.45 9News Late.
11.15 The Prison Confessions Of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard. (Mal) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. Special guest is Peter Gilmore. 8.40 Sam Pang Tonight. (Final, Mals) A weekly tonight show hosted by Sam Pang, featuring a monologue roasting the news of the week. 9.40 Taskmaster Australia. (Mals, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 10.50 10’s Late News. 11.15 The Project. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School: What’s Cooking? 4.00 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 5.50 Paddington. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 The Crystal Maze. 9.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 8.35 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 10.15 Rogue Agent. (2022, M) 12.25pm Truth. (2015,
9.00 Soccer. Major League. Sporting Kansas City v LA Galaxy. 11.30 France 24 English News. Noon MOVIE: The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 2.05am The Weekly Football Wrap. 2.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.
NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (PG, R) 11.00 If You’re Listening. (R) 11.20 Gruen Nation. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.05 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Travel Quest. (PG, R) 10.05 Matched. (PG, R) 10.55 Vienna: Empire, Dynasty And Dream. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGaln, R) 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.30 Destination Flavour. (R) 3.40 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 9News.
8.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli: Richard Tognetti. (Final, PGv) Virginia Trioli meets Richard Tognetti.
9.00 Freddie Mercury: The Final Act. (Ml, R) The story of Freddie Mercury’s final chapter.
10.30 The ABC Of... (Final, Ml, R) 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.15 The Business. (R) 11.35 Four Corners. (R) 12.20 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.35 Q+A. (R) 1.40 Grand Designs: The Streets. (Ml, R) 2.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Solent. (R)
8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi investigates rising premiums.
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MORE than 100 residents fighting a high-tech industry and business park proposed for Somerville have signed a petition saying it would destroy the area’s “natural beauty” among other concerns.
The proposed development at 79 and 83 Bungower Rd in Somerville by Procter Investments Pty would see a community hub created with cafes, sports facilities, retail tenant spaces, and possibly a micro-brewery.
If approved, it is expected to provide up to 1100 jobs with the aim of addressing a “critical shortage” of industry land on the peninsula.
The site comprises two property titles totalling nearly 37 hectares, which are zoned as special use port related but deemed surplus to the Port of Hastings needs in 2018. It was declared regionally significant industrial land by the state government in 2019.
As reported by The Times in March, a planning scheme amendment which was privately led by Procter Investments Pty Ltd, the founders of navigation technology company Sealite, was open for public feedback in 2023 with the Mornington Peninsula Shire receiving a total of 114 submissions. About 33 per cent of submissions supported the amendment, while 54 per cent oppose it, with concerns cited of traffic impacts and the development being inappropriate for the area (Tech park plan sparks traffic concerns, The Times 13/03/25).
One key issue raised was that the
expected to be held for a week from 12 May.
Following the hearing, the panel will prepare a report with recommendations for council to consider, but the state government will ultimately decide whether to approve the pro-
stood resident concerns, the benefits of and would be an “important driver” for
citizens have since launched a petition since the council meeting, citing the long-term environmental damage if the proposal was to proceed, traffic impacts, and that the site should be protected by green wedge values.
“There is a risk that concentrated
rainfall runoff into groundwater, may affect the salinity of nearby paddocks, affecting soil fertility and livestock.
“This runoff could potentially pollute Western Port Bay, which has been identified as an ecologically sensitive Ramsar Wetland,” the petition, signed by 105 people, said.
“Council could benefit from maintaining these green wedge areas for potential revenues from tourism and not for short term gain of leasing contracts for industry.”
The petition also noted that in 2023, “in spite of council’s research identifying sufficient appropriately zoned land in Hastings, another amendment for rezoning was proposed for the Bungower Rd site”.
Another issue raised in the petition was that the proposed development would be a missed opportunity to address the region’s housing crisis.
“The council could take advantage of the low-density rural area, as it is close to town and residents don’t want to be surrounded by industrial estates,” it said.
“Respondents are of the opinion that a technology park in both Somerville and Hastings would cause leasing competition, with the potential for neither site being able to run at sufficient capacity for success. There
are already significant warehouses for lease in Hastings and Somerville industrial areas.”
According to concerned residents supporting the petition, a 400-strong petition was originally signed in 2020 to oppose the proposed development, noting that it was the “community’s understanding this project was not going ahead and council’s own research suggested Hastings was a better option near Bunnings”.
Residents told The Times they “felt blindsided by the current proposal as they felt the issue was done and dusted”.
Of the 114 submissions, supporters expressed interest in the land use and employment opportunities, “while many of the opposing submissions raised concerns about traffic impacts on Bungower Road and future industrial uses on the land,” the report said.
Concerned resident Simone Nash said the land on Bungower Rd bordered on green wedge zoning.
“This proposal conflicts with state planning for the Mornington Peninsula. State planning has specified that the Mornington Peninsula is to be preserved for it conservation, tourism and townships,” she said.
“It seems pointless to me that the land would be downgraded to industrial instead of upgraded for market gardens or residences.”
Opponents intend to have their voices heard at a community ward meeting on 1 May at Somerville Community House, which is being hosted by Beek Beek Ward Cr Kate Roper from 6pm to 7.30pm.
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
“I was pooled into it,” said Percy Jackson to Senior-Constable W. R. Elliott, when stopped in Bay street, Frankston, at 5.30 of the afternoon of Good Friday last, when travelling in his car at a rate estimated by the Constable at 40 miles an hour, and by Jackson at 37 miles.
The Senior-Constable told the Bench, over which Mr. W. G. Smith, P.M., presided, that Jackson was driving furiously along the Point Nepean road, between Mornington and Frankston.
He pulled up at the Prince of Wales Hotel, where the Constable accosted him, and accused him of driving in a manner dangerous to the public.
Jackson said he had left Portsea at 4.25 p.m., and had stopped at Mornington and Tanti Hotels for a drink. He had been challenged to a race by another driver. But, apparently, the driver had “pooled” him, as he had not seen him since the challenge.
The passenger in the car was a Mr. Jones, of the R.A.G.A., Point Nepean.
Mr. W. G. Smith, P.M.: Was Jackson sober?
Senior-Constable Elliott: Yes, he was; but his passenger was not. Jackson said he had been driving seven years, and there had never been a conviction against him.
There was a lengthy consultation on the Bench, then Mr. Smith said: “You are looking for trouble when you speed along crowded roads on holidays or any other day. You must see what is happening almost every day in the way of accidents through reckless driving. You happen to be particularly fortunate; the Bench, by
a majority, is in favour of fining you £5.”
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Fell Eighteen Feet
Whilst Mr. Charles Wells, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wells, senr., of Cranbourne road, Frankston, and brother of Cr. Frank Wells, was helping to shift a signboard on Friday last, he fell a distance of 18 feet, broke three ribs and sustained severe injuries to his face.
He is now an inmate of a private hospital at Mornington, and is progressing favourably.
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A Narrow Escape
On Sunday last while having a stroll in his garden, Mr. H. Prosser, of Cranbourne road, Frankston, had a narrow escape.
A bullet, fired by some person, passed through his coat under his arm, without touching any part of the body.
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Personal
We are pleased to report that Mrs. Jacobs, who recently met with an accident in her home, and sustained broken ribs, is now about again.
Mrs. Marshall, who, in conjunction with her husband, manages an up-todate drapery business in Bay street, Frankston, has just returned from a holiday spent in Daylesford.
The son of Mr. Charlie Wells, aged 9, who has been suffering with pleurisy for about a month, is showing some improvement and is under the care of a trained nurse at his home in Cranbourne road.
Mr. E. J. Finn, who has been attached to the railway staff at Frankston for the past twelve
months, has been transferred to Hampton as booking clerk. Mr. G. R. Coad, of Essendon, is filling the vacancy. The public will regret Mr. Finn’s departure, as he was found to be a courteous officer whilst stationed here.
Mrs. Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Bray, of Frankston, who has been recuperating here after a severe illness, is once again, we are sorry to relate, laid aside with an attack of tonsilitis. We wish her a speedy recovery.
We regret to report there is very little improvement in the health of Miss McKenzie, “Beachleigh,” Frankston, who is an inmate of St. Paneras Private Hospital. We trust there will be a decided improvement in the next few days.
Members of the Frankston High School Welfare League are being tendered a social evening by the president (Mrs. J. Bradbury) at “The Fernery,” on Monday evening next, May 4, at 8 p.m.
Mr. W. Stack, who has a fine home on Melbourne road, Frankston, met with a painful accident during the week. Whilst working in his garage, situated on the property, Mr. Stack fell from the roof and sustained a broken rib and other injuries, which necessitated him being laid up for several days. Dr. Maxwell has been in attendance, and under his able treatment, Mr. Stack is progressing favourably.
Mr. M. L. Lalor, the popular S.M. at Frankston, has been promoted and transferred to Dandenong as traffic inspector. We are pleased to know that, in having to leave the Frankston district, Mr. Lalor has gained promo-
tion. This zealous and conscientious officer has always shown untiring attention to the public wants for the past two years while stationed in Frankston. He was also an honorary member of the Frankston Progress Association, and was ever ready to give information in connection with local railway matters.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Lalor made many friends in Frankston and district, and their departure will be regretted. We join in wishing them every success in their new sphere. ***
Owing to continued ill-health, Mr. A. B. Morris, butcher, of Playne street, Frankston, has been compelled to relinquish his business, which has been purchased by Mr. J. R. Sawyer, of Mornington.
The new proprietor notifies in another column that he will take control on Thursday, 7th inst., and as he intends dealing on a cash basis, big reductions in prices are offered..
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Prospective Ford Owners
Messrs. Taylor & Ritchie, the well known Ford dealers, by special announcement in another column invite prospective Ford car owners and others to attend a service lecture at their garage, Frankston, on Thursday, May 14, at 7.30 p.m.
A Ford expert will be in attendance and his address will not only assist Ford car owners in the care of their cars, trucks or tractors, but will give valuable hints regarding any make of car.
Facts will also be given regarding the most wonderful commercial and manufacturing organisation in the world – Henry Ford.
At the conclusion of the lecture light refreshments will be provided.
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The balance-sheet of the Baxter Hall for the past year, shows a total income of £124, of which £47 represents net profit on the series of dances organised by the committee; donations, £21, and rent of hall, £25.
The generous support given by the public of this and surrounding districts has enabled the committee to pay £50 off the hall debt, besides spending £25 on improvements and seating accommodation.
It was decided to donate a small honorarium of £5/5/- to the secretary (Mr. H. Lee) in recognition of his work for the past year.
It is expected that after next Saturday night’s dance the committee will be in a position to further reduce the debt; the special attraction for that night being the re-appearance of the amateur string band, whose last appearance was so successful that it is doubtful whether the hall will hold all those who intend coming. ***
A mean man went to a well-known artist and asked the latter if he would paint his portrait for ten pounds cash down!
The artist complied with the request, but when the portrait was finished nothing was visible save the back of the sitter’s head.
“What does this mean?” said the man, indignantly.
“Well, replied the artist, “I Thought that a man who paid so little wouldn’t care to show his face.”
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 1 May 1925
amendment. A copy of the amendment can also be inspected, free of charge, during office hours, at the offices of the Frankston City Council, 30 Davey Street, Frankston and on the Council website at www.frankston.vic.gov.au
By Brodie Cowburn
PINES struck late in the game to beat Frankston YCW in a thriller on Saturday night.
John Coburn Oval hosted the match last weekend. Pines was in control for most of the afternoon - the Pythons led by 29 points at three-quarter-time.
Frankston YCW showed plenty of fight in the final quarter, and managed to sneak ahead in the dying stages of the game. A late goal saw the Pythons steal back the lead and grab the win.
Frankston YCW succumbed to a heartbreaking 10.8 (68) to 10.12 (72) defeat.
Cameron Olden was excellent for Pines, booting five goals. Khyal Jacobson, Russell Gabriel, Johnathan Haidon, Kayden Sharp, and Nicholas Braund were also named in the best.
Luke Paynter was the Stonecats’ best.
After three consecutive wins
by less than a goal, Langwarrin supporters could breathe a little easier on Saturday. The Kangaroos beat Sorrento by 52 points at Lloyd Park. Langwarrin wrapped up the win thanks to a dominant second half.
The final scoreboard read Langwarrin 13.14 (92) to Sorrento 6.4 (40). The result leaves Langwarrin unbeaten in second place on the ladder - Rosebud remains in top spot after a 13 point win over Dromana last weekend.
Mt Eliza beat Mornington by 17 points in the ANZAC Day showcase match. Edithvale-Aspendale rounded out the winner’s list on Saturday with a 16 point victory over Red Hill.
A LATE goal saw Seaford grab a nailbiting win over Chelsea on Saturday. Chelsea were the better side in the first half, taking a 15 point lead into the main break. The Seagulls only added one goal, along with five behinds, to their total in the third term. Seaford
booted three goals of their own to stay in the game.
The Tigers never gave up, and managed to finally grab the lead in the final moments of the match. They held on to beat Chelsea 7.13 (55) to 8.11 (59).
Ryan Jacobs, Lachlan Ord, Angus Giddings-Constable, Brodie Scully, and Chris Buttner were Seaford’s best. Pearcedale pipped Somerville to the post on Saturday. After a tight back-and-forth contest, Pearcedale emerged victorious by two points. They beat Somerville 10.14 (74) to 11.10 (76).
Brett Eddy booted four goals for Pearcedale. Cruiz West kicked three.
An eight goal haul from Dimitri Fasoulis helped Bonbeach pick up a dominant 115 point win over Karingal last weekend. Frankston Bombers also picked up a big win last weekend, beating Hastings by 11 goals.
Crib Point beat Rye by four goals on Saturday. In Friday’s ANZAC Day match, Devon Meadows beat Tyabb 11.17 (83) to 7.4 (46).
FRANKSTON picked up its first win for the 2025 season on Saturday against Bonbeach.
The Dolphins held Bonbeach to just one goal for the afternoon. The Sharks only managed to score a solitary behind in the first half.
Frankston defeated Bonbeach 7.9 (51) to 1.6 (12). Poppy Gardner, Adele Kerley, Jemma Radings, Dayna Smith, and Kiarra Williams-Moses were the Dolphins’ best.
Karingal was defeated at the hands of Warragul on Saturday morning. The Bulls succumbed to their first loss of the season 3.2 (20) to 6.9 (45).
Mornington picked up a big win over Pearcedale to close out the round. The Bulldogs won 20.31 (151) to 1.0 (6).
Olivia McDonald was among Mornington’s best - she booted four goals. Jaime Davis, Isabella Phanivong, Georgia Templeton, and Tara Heath also had great games.
THE Kangaroos got the jump on the Sharks ended up with a 52-point win.
DIVISION ONE MENS
Saturday 3 May, 2pm: Edithvale-Aspendale v Mt. Eliza - Edi-Asp Regents Park Langwarrin v Frankston YCWLloyd Park
Mornington v Dromana - Mornington Alexandra Park
Pines v Rosebud - Eric Bell Reserve
Sorrento v Red Hill - David Macfarlan Reserve
DIVISION TWO MENS
Saturday 3 May, 2pm: Crib Point v Frankston Bombers - Crib Point Recreation Reserve
Pearcedale v Hastings - Pearcedale Recreation Reserve
Somerville v Devon MeadowsSomerville Football Club
DIVISION ONE WOMENS
Saturday 3 May, 12pm: Frankston v Mornington - Kinetic Stadium
Saturday 3 May, 1pm: Pearcedale v Warragul Industrials - Pearcedale Recreation Reserve
Bonbeach v Karingal - Bonbeach Reserve
DIVISION TWO WOMENS
Friday 2 May, 7pm: Red Hill/Balnarring Thunder v Mt. Eliza -Balnarring Reserve
Saturday 3 May, 10am: Frankston (Reserve) v TyabbKinetic Stadium
Saturday 3 May, 4.30pm: Bass Coast v Warragul Industrials (Reserve) - Dalyston Recreation Reserve
Saturday 3 May, 4.40pm: Mornington (Reserve) v Red Hill - Mornington Alexandra Park
Edithvale-Aspendale v Karingal (Reserve) - Edi-Asp Regents Park
DIVISION THREE WOMENS
Saturday 3 May, 11am: Pearcedale v LangwarrinPearcedale Recreation Reserve
Saturday 3 May, 4.40pm: Pines v Crib Point - Eric Bell Reserve
By Craig MacKenzie
SKYE United’s 2-1 home win over St Kilda on Saturday was its fourth success in five games and lifted it into second spot in State 2 SouthEast.
The local side’s start to the season is remarkable given the tumultuous pre-season overseen by head coach Phil McGuinness who had to rebuild his squad after losing many experienced players.
McGuinness methodically sifted through a large group of triallists by playing more preseason friendlies than any other side on the peninsula and the outcome so far has been stunning.
“It’s almost a new squad with a lot of young lads in there and they have gelled well together,” McGuinness said.
“The plan hopefully is to keep a good core group together for a few years like we once had.
“Obviously I’m happy with our start to the season and although the lads have put in a tremendous amount of work leading up to this point nobody is getting carried away.
“You need a little bit of luck along the way and we’ve definitely had that in some games so we’re not kidding ourselves.”
One of the success stories of Skye’s recruitment efforts has been striker Elliott Craig who was signed from Mornington.
“What a fantastic young man with the perfect attitude for a young forward willing to learn,” McGuinness said.
“I told him before I signed him that he won’t start every week and some weeks he might not even be in the matchday squad but his response was ‘all I want is a chance’ and he took it.”
The first half of Saturday’s clash with St Kilda was a lacklustre affair highlighted by the straight red shown to the visitors’ James Dermody in the 33rd minute for a dreadful challenge on Shameit Sharma.
Skye made the most of its numerical advantage just four minutes into the second half after Jason Nowakowski’s 50/50 challenge with the keeper led to the ball spilling loose to Craig who tapped into an empty net.
But on the hour a lapse in concentration saw the 10 men equalise when Stephen Phillips fired home after Skye failed to clear from a set piece. Five minutes later the home team responded when substitute Naweed Alemi’s deflected strike hit the mark.
Skye then defended resolutely and has goalkeeper Steven Hadjikakou to thank for keeping all three points as he made two crucial pointblank saves in the final 10 minutes.
Skye’s State 2 neighbour Peninsula Strikers hit a road bump on its promotion drive when it lost 1-0 at home to Bentleigh United Cobras on Saturday.
Bentleigh keeper Sam Dabinett was the star of the show making multiple saves throughout this clash to continually frustrate the home team. He made three remarkable first-half saves while Wayne Gordon and Riley Anderton had scoring attempts cleared off the line and Strikers could easily have gone in to the break with a 5-0 lead.
Dabinett’s heroics were rewarded in the 68th minute when Marcus Fernandez hammered the ball past Strikers’ custodian Ben Caballero from a tight angle for the winner.
The Cobras’ keeper had the final say late in the match with a stunning save from an Anderton thunderbolt to secure an unexpected three points for the visitors.
In VPL1 news Langwarrin lost 1-0 away to FC Melbourne Serbia last weekend dropping to bottom spot on the ladder a point behind Serbia, Moreland City and Eastern Lions.
The decisive moment came in the 77th minute but it was mired in controversy.
Langy substitute Dante Avian broke into the box and was brought down but the referee ignored his assistant’s flag for a penalty and gave a corner instead.
He then overturned that decision and allowed the home team to take a goal kick from which the ball was quickly sent downfield and crossed for Ben Devine’s match-winning header.
In State 1 news Mornington got back to winning ways following the previous round’s reversal by beating Collingwood City 2-1 at Kevin Bartlett Reserve on Saturday.
Just four minutes had gone when Jacob Brito intercepted a pass on the right wing and played the ball to Rory Wagner.
The former Gippsland United striker laid it into the path of Rhys Craigie whose top-corner finish put the visitors ahead.
A powerful run through midfield from Shaun Kenny in the 32nd minute ended with a one-two with Wagner before Kenny’s strike made it 2-0. Mornington was cruising but was given a reality check right on half-time when Mornington keeper Kane Runje should have controlled a Liam Hiscock cross at the near post and it was 2-1.
The second half developed into a tight contest with Mornington failing to convert a number of chances and Collingwood making the Seagulls fight every inch of the way.
The win lifts Mornington into equal top alongside South Springvale and Hampton East Brighton.
In State 4 news Chelsea maintained top spot in the league with a convincing 4-0 home win over previously unbeaten FC Noble Hurricanes on Friday night.
Youngster Matthew O’Neill was fouled after five minutes and Adam Bartosy took the ensuing free-kick from which Dunsford opened proceedings.
A typically cool finish from top scorer Stinson in the 11th minute doubled the lead and he nabbed his second two minutes into the second half when he curled a powerful shot in from the edge of the box leaving the keeper stranded.
Christian Murray rounded it off with a neat back post finish from a Liam Burford cross.
Baxter lost 2-0 to Springvale City at Ross Reserve on Friday night and with just one point from five matches is in the midst of a relegation dogfight.
Rosebud deserved more than the point it earned in a pulsating 1-1 home draw with Monash University on Saturday evening.
Despite starting strongly Rosebud went 1-0 down in the 12th minute when Monash striker Alex Yu capitalised on a misjudged header from Riley Gill.
In the 15th minute man-of-the-match Connor Wharton drove at the Monash defence and earned a penalty only to missed his conversion attempt.
But Wharton grabbed the goal his efforts deserved when he finished a superb cross from Sean Smith in the 36th minute with a left-foot strike at the back post.
Rosebud bossed much of the second half but Wharton, Ashton McMahon and Mark O’Connor failed to finish and the home side had to settle for a draw.
“The boys played some of the best football I have seen in a long while but it just wouldn’t go in for us,” head coach Stuart Johnston said.
“But I am delighted with how the group is progressing and we have shown that we can be a match for anyone in this league.”
Somerville Eagles stayed in touch with the top six with a 4-2 home win over Mentone last weekend.
Nick Simmons, Joe Simmons, Max Watson and Marcus Anastasiou scored for Somerville.
Frankston Pines remained anchored to the foot of the table after Saturday’s 4-1 away loss to Sandown Lions.
It was 0-0 at half-time but Pines went 3-0 down after the break until a late goal from Davey Jones.
Nevertheless despite double relegation staring the club in the face (due to Football Victoria’s State Leagues restructure) training numbers have improved and director of football Ross Evans is hopeful that half a dozen of the newcomers who trained last week will sign.
In State 5 news Mount Eliza won Saturday’s derby showdown with Mount Martha 3-1 at Emil Madsen Reserve.
Mount Eliza led after six minutes through Josh Luca and made it 2-0 just before half-time when Darcy Purcell’s free-kick was mishandled by Mount Martha keeper Derren Elliott before
going into goal.
Seven minutes into the second half the contest was over when Austin Mcewen finished with a low shot from a one-on-one with Elliott.
The only highlight in an otherwise disappointing Mount Martha display was Josh McMillan’s late consolation goal.
Seaford United defeated Keysborough 3-2 at North Seaford Reserve last weekend.
The home side outclassed the visitors but failure to convert chances and some unlucky decisions kept the game close.
In the 10th minute a Conor Mcfall corner found Tristan Stass whose bullet header gave the keeper no chance.
Not long after Dylan Waugh made it 2-0 with a side foot finish from Naseer Mohamad’s cutback from the right.
Keysborough was fortunate to be given a penalty from what looked like an excellent challenge from Seaford’s Sean Crespo and Tommy Quinton converted to make it 2-1 at the break.
But Seaford restored its two-goal cushion in the 47th minute when Waugh got a touch to a Blake Hicks cross that had sailed over the keeper’s head.
Keysborough hit back in the 65th minute with a looping left-foot strike from Anthony Tang but Seaford keeper Hayden Hicks proved unbeatable for the remainder of the match.
Aspendale had a 4-2 home win over Endeavour Hills Fire last weekend.
The visitors led through a well-placed Ethan Rosemond shot from the edge of the area but Aspendale levelled with a counter attack which saw Samuel Timuska-Carr on target from outside the box.
In the second half Aspendale come out firing and went in front when Kailan Smith slotted the ball home from a tight angle after some good build-up play from James Pilchard.
Matt Leggett made it 3-1 in the 65th minute with a header from a precise free-kick from James Macnab.
Shortly after Endeavour’s Cedric Permal was sent off and Aspendale scored a fourth when Smith headed home his second.
Although Driss Sakho pulled a goal back from the penalty spot Endeavour’s hopes were crushed when substitute Warren Sookun was sent off reducing the visitors to just nine men.
NEXT WEEKEND
Friday, 2 May, 8.30pm
Springvale City v Chelsea, Ross Reserve
Saturday, 3 May, 3pm
Peninsula Strikers v Chisholm Utd, Centenary Park
Doncaster Rovers v Skye Utd, Anderson Park
Lyndale Utd v Frankston Pines, Lyndale Secondary College
Endeavour Utd v Rosebud, Reema Reserve
Somerville Eagles v Sandown Lions, Westernport Secondary College
Aspendale v Casey Panthers, Aspendale Gardens Sports Ground
Fortuna 60 v Seaford Utd, Crinigan Road South
Saturday, 3 May, 5pm
Mentone v Baxter, Mentone Grammar Playing Fields
Saturday, 3 May, 5.15pm
Brandon Park v Mornington, Freeway Reserve
Saturday, 3 May, 5.30pm
Langwarrin v Western Utd, Lawton Reserve
Saturday, 3 May, 7pm
Keysborough v Mount Martha, Coomoora Reserve
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Until Monday 10 March
Saturday 29 March - Sunday 25 May
Women of the Mornington Peninsula is a public art initiative designed to honour and celebrate the vital contributions of women in shaping the cultural, social, and historical identity of the Mornington Peninsula.
New Wave 25 showcases the works of VCE and VCE VET art, visual art, media arts, fashion, design and technology students within our Shire. The exhibition includes paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics, installation and more. The show also inspires senior students by celebrating the creativity and ideas of their peers.
Nature-inspired, contemporary art.
We’ve had an overwhelming response from mentors—now we’re looking for passionate 18–25-year-old creatives keen to be mentored by local artists.
Celebrating International Women’s Day and the HERstory public art exhibition, the In Our Backyard series presents HERstory.
Discover Our Welcoming Youth Hubs on the Mornington Peninsula!
Glenn Walker
Mornington Peninsula Shire Youth
Tuesday 11 March - Monday 7 April
Landscape photography exhibition.
The project draws on the International Women’s Day 2025 theme, March Forward, aligning its message with global calls for accelerated action toward gender equity. Through visual storytelling, HERstory engages the community in a dialogue about the triumphs and challenges faced by women, inspiring reflection on how their legacies resonate today.
Join award-winning broadcaster and journalist Tracee Hutchison as she interviews six remarkable women who have shaped the Peninsula’s identity, sharing their unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs.
Learn from experienced creatives, grow your skills, and build industry connections. The program runs for 3 months, with mentors committing 8 hours a week to support you.
MPRG has a new series of Monday workshops, including sculpture, photography and landscape painting workshops, a Young at Art program for pre-schoolers, and affordable school holiday workshops.
Mornington Shire Building (External wall)
From pioneers and activists to artists and everyday heroes, their stories inspire and empower.
Delivered in partnership with VicHealth, this project supports local creative careers and community connections.
W: website.com.au
SOMERVILLE EXHIBITION SPACE
Services offers free programs, friendly spaces, and support for young people aged 10–25 at our three local Youth Hubs:
The Corner – Mornington Shed 11 – Hastings Tounnin Wominjeka – Rosebud
HASTINGS EXHIBITION SPACE
Nuno’s Southern Hospitality is serving up great coffee and food (Thu–Sun).
Visit the website for details about the free events over the 3 months.
Image: Install New Wave 25
E: publicart@mornpen.vic.gov.au
mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au
their debut duet Everything is Green on May 7, after 14 years of musical collaboration.
New Wave 25 showcases the work of local VCE and VCE VET art, visual art, media arts, fashion, design and technology students. The exhibition includes paintings, drawings, multimedia, ceramics, installation.
Written for—and winner of—the Green Wedge songwriting competition, the track blends soothing harmonies, ukulele, and harmonica, with folk duo, Brook St. “The song is a reminder for us all to reconnect with the simple, profound joy that nature and human connection bring”–Maxon.
James Tylor’s exhibition examines histories of colonisation and brings together his unique daguerreotypes, digital photographic series, and hand-made Kaurna cultural objects.
Accompanied by a stunning music video from ARIA-nominated director Liam Kelly (Tones and I), the release celebrates our deep bond with the natural world.
As part of the NGA’s Sharing the National Collection program, MPRG is displaying a neon artwork by internationally celebrated American artist Bruce Nauman over the next two years.
W: mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au
Image credit: Behind the scenes filming by Riley Sugars, Film Producer. artsandculture.mornpen.vic.gov.au
Sounds like you? Complete the Expression of Interest form on our website and take the next step in your creative career.
artsandculture.mornpen.vic.gov.au
This Girl Can
Wednesday 5 March - Sunday 13 April
Photographic exhibition led by VicHealth.
Each hub includes chill-out zones with couches, pool tables, gaming gear, art supplies, outdoor areas, and fully equipped kitchens. Our trained youth workers provide support, referrals, and fun weekly activities. Drop in with Youth Services to relax, connect, and belong.
mpys.com.au/our-youth-hubs
Womindjeka Balnarring Ngargee (Festival)
HERstory: Women of the Mornington Peninsula is a public art initiative honouring the vital contributions of women in shaping the cultural, social, and historical identity of the Mornington Peninsula.
Velvet Bloom’s music transcends genres; a sonic voyage through the cosmos with Maddy Herbert’s soulful prowess and lyricism serving as a beacon of authenticity.
Join us for final talk in the HERstory series at Mornington Library.
“Equal parts enthralling and enchanting, Velvet Bloom is undeniably on the cusp of big things in the near future.”
Saturday 10 May
- Tyler Jenke, Rolling Stone Magazine
Speaker: Cate Cox – Historian and member of the Rye Historical Society.
This album is proudly supported by the Mornington Peninsula Shire Performing Arts Fund.
Topic: Lila Rowley: A Legacy of Strength and Service.
W: velvetbloommusic.com
Visit our website and find out more Make Music Matter.
Free event with morning tea provided. Bookings essential. mornpen.vic.gov.au/herstory
Where the community can gather to share, begin conversations and walk with First Peoples.
W: balnarringfestival.com.au
Join us at historic Mount Martha House for a day of discovery as part of the 2025 National Trust Australian Heritage Festival – Unearthed.
UNTIL SUNDAY 23 MARCH
EXHIBITION ‘SCALE’ - LANDER-SE
Curious about the history behind your heirlooms? Bring along your treasured items for a professional antique valuation at our special one-day heritage celebration!
Browse fascinating displays, exhibits, and heritage films.Take part in talks, a workshop or meet artists on the lawn. Enjoy Devonshire Tea in the reimagined Mt Martha Coffee Palace.
SCALE is an all-female exhibition bringing together eight Australian painters, examining our relationship with Landscape through a unified lens of proportion. This exhibition is accompanied by a series of artist-led creative workshops, inviting visitors to interact with the rural landscape of Red Hill.
W: landerse.au
Visit our website for more information about arts, culture and our community.
Free event (excluding workshops and catering). Bookings essential for valuations and workshops. mornpen.vic.gov.au/ac-unearthed
