A FRANKSTON man and a Carrum Downs man have been arrested in relation to a non-fatal shooting.
Police allege that a 38-year-old Hampton man and a 23-year-old Hampton woman approached a sta -
tionary vehicle in Hampton on 9 July, and the man was shot in the upper body. Police allege that the parties involved were known to each other.
On 29 July, police arrested an 18-year-old from Frankston at a Frankston property. The week prior they arrested a 41-year-old Carrum Downs man.
During the investigation, police say they seized a firearm, ammunition, and drugs.
The Frankston man was charged with intentionally cause serious injury, conduct endangering life, contravene firearm prohibition order, possess ammunition, possess firearm, possess methylamphetamine, and criminal damage by fire. He was
remanded in custody to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.
The Carrum Downs man was charged with prohibited person in possession of firearm, contravene firearm prohibition order, possess firearm related items, traffick methylamphetamine, and possess ammunition.
The police investigation is ongoing. Detectives have asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.
The man shot was taken to hospital to be treated for serious injuries. The woman was not physically injured.
FRANKSTON Heights Primary School students were hard at work last week during National Schools Tree Day. See story page 4.
AUDREY, Mia, Rey, Izzy and Sarah at Wallace Reserve. Picture: Supplied
Lachie plants a tree. Picture: Supplied
Charity calls for clean clothes
A DONATION drive to help struggling families will be held at Jubilee Stadium throughout August.
The Frankston District Netball Association, Mums Supporting Families in Need, and the Frankston RSL have teamed up to collect essential items. They are specifically focusing on socks and underwear.
Mums Supporting Families in Need provides essential items to people fleeing family violence - it has supported 750 families this winter. The organisation is calling for people to donate new socks and underwear at the Jubilee Park collection bins.
MSFIN fundraising manager Charlotte Davies said “we’re incredibly grateful for the support of FDNA throughout August. Partnerships like this help us meet the growing demand for material aid and ensure local families doing it tough receive the dignity and care they deserve.
“Together, we’re creating real change in our community - one essential item at a time.”
FDNA community partnerships manager Christie Leppitsch said “meeting Charlotte from MSFIN opened my eyes to something I didn’t realise was so endemic in our area. It’s hard to believe that there are so many families in this region lacking items as simple as clean underwear and socks. I find it especially difficult to hear that this can be because of a parent escaping a dangerous situation with their children.
“We are so grateful to Brett and everyone at the Frankston RSL for putting us in touch with Charlotte so we can do something to help. What an incredibly powerful initiative their ‘Giving Day’ was. We are really hoping we can use this opportune meeting to rally together the families in our sporting community to help MSFIN make a difference.”
GENERAL manager of FDNA Miranda Castles, MSFIN fundraising manager Charlotte Davies, and Frankston RSL manager Brett Rowlands. Picture: Supplied
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Students dig in for environment
FRANKSTON Heights Primary School students were hard at work last week to mark National Schools Tree Day. The students planted trees at Wallace Reserve. Frankston Heights Primary School teacher Candice Bush said “our school considers the environment an important aspect of our students’ education. The students learn about environment and sustainability practices through our school’s Science
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Program. We’re proud of the fact we’re very community minded and have established strong links with Frankston City Council’s Environmental Network and the Friends of Wallace Reserve.”
Since 2007 Frankston Heights Primary School students have planted more than 8000 plants at Wallace Reserve. Friends of Wallace Reserve president Tony Gustus said “the students enjoyed their excursion through the re-
serve to the planting site. After a look at the progress of their previous years’ planting, they got stuck into planting and mulching of the specially prepared area.
“We see ourselves as a truly community-oriented organisation, where everyone has the opportunity to ensure the protection of our environment. We have fantastic support from Frankston City Council rangers and management, as well as the local community.”
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CHLOE, Rose, Kari, Imogen, and Isla with Frankston Council ranger Denver. Picture: Supplied
New CFA lieutenant up to the task
CARRUM Downs CFA has appointed its first ever female lieutenant.
Claire Maloney was named the Carrum Downs brigade’s first female lieutenant last week. She is also the first fifth lieutenant in the brigade’s history.
Maloney said she will also serve as protective equipment manager, as the brigade welcomes a new breathing apparatus truck.
“It’s fun to be at the decision table with the brigade management team and get a peek behind the curtain,” she said. “I don’t think I started off with that in mind but it has definitely grown on me.”
Maloney ran a confidence course for crew trainers prior to her promotion. “I definitely learned lots through that and it helped me to get the confidence to step up into other
roles,” she said. Last week the Tyabb brigade also appointed Alida Goodchild as it fourth lieutenant. CFA deputy chief officer south east Trevor Owen said “these women are bringing fresh perspectives, strength, and dedication to their positions and inspiring the next generation of female leaders in CFA.”
Hospital expands liver treatments
FRANKSTON Hospital has been upgrading its services for liver cancer patients over the last year.
The hospital now has two new liver clinics running each week, and has received funding for two specialist nurses to coordinate liver services for patients. Peninsula Health head of gastroenterology, associate professor Marcus Robertson (pictured above), said “over the last 15 months we’ve started a brand new service at the hospital for people with liver cancer - and we now offer every treatment available for liver cancer for patients in this area, which is fantastic.”
“We have tried to establish our liver clinics to make them as state-of-theart as possible, where patients attend a clinic that is specifically designed to manage their particular liver issue,”
he said. “It gives patients access to Hepatologists that have subspecialised in certain areas of liver disease who can provide expert care.
“There’s a huge burden of undiagnosed liver disease in the community - alcohol is a major issue in Australia and indeed all over the world. And steatotic liver disease, previously called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, now affects 1-in-2 to 1-in-3 adults. It’s very, very common.
“We’ve had great support from our surgical and oncology colleagues, and our interventional radiology team have been absolutely amazing. This has enabled us to offer patients with both liver cancer and liver disease exceptional care and treatments that previously would have required transfer to other sites.”
CARRUM Downs CFA lieutenant Claire Moloney. Picture: Supplied
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Cyclist struck in alleged hit-run
AN off-duty police officer was seriously injured during an alleged hit-run while riding his bicycle in Seaford last week.
Police allege the 61-year-old man was struck while riding his bike to work sometime before 6am on 31 July. He was found on the side of the Nepean Highway, north of Gould Street. The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the ute did not stop, police allege. Police say the ute was next seen parked at a service station on Nepean Highway in Chelsea
later that day.
Police followed the car through Edithvale and Aspendale. They pulled it over in a service lane off Nepean Highway in Mentone about 9.05pm, and arrested a 42-year-old Seaford man. The car was towed away, and the man was deemed not fit for interview on the day of the arrest.
Anyone with information or dash cam footage can assist police by contacting Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submitting a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Police car rammed in Langwarrin
A MAN has been arrested after allegedly ramming a police vehicle in a stolen car in Langwarrin.
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The driver, a 24-year-old Langwarrin man, allegedly fled on foot but was soon arrested. Police say the vehicle was stolen in Langwarrin on 26 July.
Wine and Words at Stonier
FEEL like a break from the winter routine? Love a good book?
Then come along to a special mid-week winter event.
Western Port Writes is thrilled to present bestselling authors and life partners, Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion, in conversation at Stonier Winery. Join us for a warm chat with Anne and Graeme on their latest novel, The Oasis, their Australia-wide book tour, and what drives their writing partnership.
Set in an acute psychiatric ward at the fictitious Menzies Hospital, The Oasis examines mental health through a fiction lens, with compassion and humour. This is the second novel in their groundbreaking Menzies mental health series, following The Glass House.
Gather your friends and come along to beautiful Stonier Winery on Wednesday 13 August from 12.30pm. Tuck into a seat by the cosy fireplace, enjoy a cheese or charcuterie platter and Stonier’s superb wine (available for purchase on the day).
Or arrive at 1.15pm for a 1.30pm start. Book sales and signings after with Petersen’s Bookstore.
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Beach events set to return
THREE major events will return to Frankston in the next year after receiving grants worth up to $150,000 from Frankston Council.
The recipients of council’s Destination Event Attraction Program grants have been announced. The Carlsberg Beach Club, Sand Sculpting Championships, and Frankston Swim Classic have each received grants to be staged in 2025/2026.
The Carlsberg Beach Club will return to Frankston Pier every Friday to Sunday from December 19 through March 29. The Sand Sculpting Championships will run from April 3 to 27, and the Frankston Swim Classic will return as part of the annual Waterfront Festival.
Frankston deputy mayor Steffie Conroy said the events are expected to attract more than 40,000 people to Frankston. “Young families flocked to the Australian Sand Sculpting Championships earlier this year, whilst visitors from across Melbourne couldn’t get enough of the Carlsberg Beach Club. We expect similar levels of interest when they both return early next year,” she said.
“The Frankston Swim Classic is an incredible inclusion in the program, appealing to all ages and offering the chance to unite our community in the spirit of healthy fun and friendship that we cherish in Frankston City.”
One more DEAP grant recipient is set to be announced later in the year.
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Workshops cover respect for parents
WORKSHOPS to help parents teach their kids about consent and respect in relationships will be run at Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre.
Keeping Kids Safe, delivered by Women’s Health in the South East, is a free program for parents and caregivers of Year 7 and 8 students. Among the topics set to be covered are relationships, respect, and online safety.
Women’s Health in the South East CEO Kit McMahon said “we’ve seen how shows like Adolescence prompt valuable conversations, but they also highlight just how many parents feel unequipped.
“Keeping Kids Safe gives parents the skills and confidence to have open, respectful and ongoing conversations with their children, so they feel supported and understood.”
The program is supported by La Trobe University, Sexual Health Victoria, Talking the Talk Healthy Sexuality Education, and South East Community Links. Four weekly sessions will be held at Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre on Monday 8 September, 15 September, 22 September, and 29 September. To register visit whise.org. au/keeping-kids-safe/
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Gastro outbreak sparks health probe at reserve
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HEALTH authorities have launched
an investigation into a potential contamination of the mains water at Mt Eliza’s Emil Madsen Reserve following reports of a gastro outbreak.
The onset of the illness on the weekend of 26-27 July occurred around the same time several visitors to the reserve had noticed the tap water appearing unusually “cloudy”.
Mornington Peninsula turned off the mains water and closed the reserve with affected sporting games being moved to other reserves.
The shire had also issued a community warning on Facebook for people to “not drink or use the water in this area at this time”.
Emil Madsen is a shire-owned facility and is one of the largest sporting reserves on the peninsula.
South East Water carried out tests at the reserve, noting the results “confirm our water network is functioning correctly, including the water supply to the sporting precinct”.
“The issue at Emil Madsen Reserve in Mount Eliza is isolated within the sporting precinct,” South East Water’s service delivery general Manager Tim Lloyd said.
“South East Water has assisted the Department of Health and Mornington Peninsula Shire Council to resolve the issue as quickly as possible while ensuring the safety of our customers, community and environment.”
The South East Public Health Unit
is leading a probe into multiple reports of illness.
The state’s health department has also been notified “of a potential gastro outbreak in Mt Eliza and is supporting the South East Public Health Unit in their investigation in conjunction with Mornington Peninsula Shire Council”.
Mayor Cr Anthony Marsh said the shire had received a report that the mains water at Mount Eliza’s Emil
Madsen Reserve “was cloudy and several people attending the reserve had developed gastro”.
“As a precaution, we turned off the water and closed the reserve, moving affected sporting fixtures to other reserves,” he said.
Marsh said the reserve was reopened on Wednesday 30 July, with the shire providing clubs with “advice on food safety and hygiene practices, as gastro can be spread through food or person
to person contact”.
“Our environmental health team is now working closely with the South East Public Health Unit to support its investigation into the potential source of the gastro outbreak,” he said.
During the reserve’s closure, Marsh said its staff provided regular updates to clubs.
Meanwhile, users of the reserve said the ground’s condition was in a “terrible state”, but Marsh said the sport-
ing surfaces were wet in areas due to recent heavy rain.
“We always advise clubs to seek alternative training options when their grounds are wet to help preserve the surface. We are two thirds of the way through winter and unfortunately soggy grounds are an issue all over Victoria,” he said.
The wet surface was a separate issue raised and not linked to the mains water investigation.
EMIL Madsen Reserve. Picture: Supplied
Council cut out of golf course planning
THE planning minister’s decision to intervene in the planned redevelopment of Rossdale Golf Course in Aspendale has left Kingston Council blindsided.
In 2024 the golf club unveiled plans to replace large sections of the existing golf course with housing of up to three storeys. Last month, council was informed that the planning minister had referred the Rossdale Golf Course redevelopment to the state’s Priority Projects Standing Advisory Committee.
Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said that the decision had removed planning control from council and “significantly limited local input.”
“Council had previously been assured by the minister that we would be the decision-maker. We followed every direction provided – including commissioning critical environmental assessments – and were in ongoing discussions with the Victorian Government,” she said. “Council recognises the importance of Rossdale Golf Course and remains committed to protecting golf courses, open space and our natural environment. We will also advocate for proper planning processes that respect community voices. We will keep residents informed and continue to stand alongside you.”
Cr Sarah O’Donnell also voiced her concern - she said “council was only advised on 21 July that the committee would be holding a directions hearing on 11 August, giving just two weeks to prepare and respond. This is not a fair or transparent process. We share the community’s frustration and concern.”
Kingston Council has been butting heads with the Rossdale Golf Course owners over the redevelopment plans. Earlier this year, council said that Rossdale Golf Club had barred council officers from entering the site to conduct an environmental audit (“Golf club’s clash with council continues” The Times 27/2/2025).
Planning minister Sonya Kilkenny was contacted for comment.
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Protestors rally over horse welfare concerns
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A GROUP of concerned animal welfare advocates have held a peaceful vigil outside RSPCA Victoria’s headquarters as it investigates reports of underweight horses at a Mt Eliza property.
The vigil drew about 20 people holding placards at the Burwood East offices on 25 July with calls for “transparency and clarity around the organisation’s handling of the matter”.
The RSPCA launched an investigation in June following reports about 30 horses had allegedly been neglected under a former race trainer at a Moorooduc Highway property.
In a statement, the RSPCA said the owner was currently cooperating with their Inspectorate, but as it was an active investigation, “we are unable to provide additional information regarding this matter”.
“In this and all cases, animal welfare remains our priority,” it said.
“We appreciate the community’s concern and commitment to animal welfare. Our inspectors will continue to ensure that animal welfare concerns are addressed.”
A community-led animal welfare group has gathered regularly at the property to draw attention towards the alleged condition of the horses, which they believe has allegedly occurred for more than 10 years.
An online petition of more than 13,000 signatures is also demanding action.
The peaceful vigil outside the
RSPCA headquarters was aimed at honouring animals that have allegedly died or continued to suffer at the Mt Eliza property.
“This is not an attack - it is a call for accountability,” protest organiser and community spokesperson Tracey Asquith said.
“Every day, I receive messages from people who are emotionally and
mentally distressed over this situation. They feel unheard and left in the dark.”
Asquith said concerned citizens had sent a formal public letter to RSPCA Victoria CEO Liz Walker seeking transparency and clarity.
“This is a moment for the RSPCA to demonstrate its commitment to the animals and the public it serves -
not just through action, but through honest, transparent engagement,” the letter read.
Asquith noted the community remained hopeful that the peaceful action “will mark the beginning of a more collaborative and accountable approach to animal welfare in Victoria”.
RSPCA was contacted for comment
in which it confirmed the investigation remained active but referred to its statement issued on 27 June as being the most current update. The statement said the RSPCA was also “actively advocating for the introduction of updated laws (the Animal Care and Protection Bill) which will provide greater protections for animal welfare”.
PROTESTORS hold a peaceful vigil RSPCA Victoria’s headquarters. Picture: Supplied
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BACK ROADS
ABC TV, 8pm
After 10 years sharing the best stories from rural Australia with us, Heather Ewart farewelled the show in last week’s episode, and now we need to get comfortable with having someone else at the wheel. Former News Breakfast host Lisa Millar (pictured) is in the driver’s seat now, and her first destination is a dead-set country icon – the Snowy River. Near its source on slopes of Mount Kosciuszko, Millar meets 98-year-old Tommy Tomasi, who shares his stories about building the Snowy Hydro Scheme.
The origin story of the ubiquitous smartphone is entertainingly placed under the microscope in this biopic about tech company BlackBerry. However, the film takes a refreshingly unconventional approach, charting its founders’ rise and fall with both hilarious and tragic results. Jay Baruchel and Glenn Howerton (pictured left to right) play founders Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, whose disagreements and personality clashes drive the venture out of business.
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The family home can be a pretty sentimental thing. It’s full of memories (and if you’ve been there for decades, it’s probably also full of clutter). But this is not your ordinary family home. Owners Tony and Wendy split up 18 years ago, but remained living under the same roof so as not to disrupt their children. Now empty nesters, it’s time for the exes to finally go their separate ways. Their enormous (six bedrooms, four bathrooms etc.) abode has already been on the market for eight months. Can interiors expert Wendy Moore, property guru Andrew Winter, and landscaper Dennis Scott (pictured left to right) work their magic and get the sale so that these two can move on?
MONDAY THE VOICE
SEVEN, 7.30pm
Spoiler alert: Ronan Keating (pictured) couldn’t catch a break in Sunday night’s premiere of The Voice Australia. A veteran of the series, who’s mentored singers in Australian, UK and German versions of the reality juggernaut, the Irish hitmaker begins the second night of Blind Auditions with an empty team. To be fair, his fellow coaches are tough competition: operatic alt-pop powerhouse Kate Miller-Heidke, Spice Girl Melanie C and Grammy Award-winning superstar Richard Marx have got some serious tricks up their sleeves. Can the smooth-talking star convince tarot reader Milly, piano man Mitchell or former forester Chris to join team Ronan tonight?
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NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 11.10 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (Final, PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.55 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 3.45 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG, R) 10.50 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 SBS50. (R) 2.05 Such Was Life. (R) 2.15 Curse Of The Ancients. (PG, R) 3.05 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 From Paris To Rome With Bettany Hughes. (PGaln, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Road Trips. (PG)
8.30 Into The Amazon With Robson Green. (PGa, R) Robson Green continues his exploration of the Amazon. 9.20 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v) Melanie faces a resource crisis.
10.15 SBS World News Late.
tions: Avalon And Balwyn. (R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
10.45 Dopesick. (Mals, R) 11.55 The Real Mo Farah. (PGa, R) 1.00 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (PGa, R) 2.35 Weeks Of War. (PGavw, R) 3.30 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Ma, R) 4.25 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour. (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: Secrets On Campus. (2022, Mav) Jalina Brown. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
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 Code Blue: The Killing Of June Fox-Roberts. (MA15+av, R) Follows the murder investigation of June Fox-Roberts.
12.30 Life. (Madv, R)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23. Melbourne Storm v Brisbane Broncos.
9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis.
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl)
12.00 Next Stop.
12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
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7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis meets a young citizen scientist. 8.30 Patience. (Final, Ma) The police investigate the death of a man on a bus and uncover his history of eco terrorism.
9.20 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
9.50 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (Final, PG, R) Presented by Guy Montgomery.
10.40 ABC Late News.
10.55 Austin. (PG, R)
11.30 Silent Witness. (Mav, R)
12.30 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
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6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Good Ship Murder. (Mv)
Two criminals plan to retrieve gold.
8.25 The Royals: A History Of Scandals: Crime. Suzannah Lipscomb delves into regal history.
9.20 Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys: Settle To Carlisle. (R) Looks at the vintage Saphos train.
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Catch Me A Killer. (Premiere, Malv)
11.40 The Shelter. (Ma, R) 1.20 Romulus.
(MA15+av, R) 3.10 Curious Traveller. (R) 3.40 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
And Sex In Dubai. 9.30 Sex With Sunny Megatron. 10.35 Homeland. 1.30am Somewhere Boy. 1.55 The Kings. 2.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 22. Geelong v Essendon. From GMHBA Stadium, Victoria. 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. Lizzie Jelfs, Matt Hill, Simon Marshall and Brent Zerafa dive headlong into the weekend’s best racing.
11.45 To Be Advised.
12.45 Touching Evil. (MA15+av, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Police Rescue Australia. (PGlm, R) New Year’s Eve brings new challenges.
8.30 MOVIE: Dog. (2022, Mdlv, R) A US Army Ranger travels with a military dog to the funeral of her handler. Channing Tatum, Ethan Suplee, Kevin Nash. 10.30 MOVIE: Gringo. (2018, MA15+dlv, R) A man plots his own abduction. David Oyelowo.
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
Global Shop. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.00 10 News+.
7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) Hosted by Neale Whitaker and Andrew Winter.
8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Highlights from
Ultraman. Continued. (2022, PG, Japanese, English, Russian) 8.00 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 10.15 Moonfall. (2022, M) 12.35pm Aline. (2020, M, French, English) 2.55 Goal! 2: Living The Dream. (2007, PG) 5.00 The Movie Show. 5.35 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 7.30 Transcendence. (2014, M) 9.40 Gravity. (2013, M) 11.25 Body Melt. (1993, MA15+) 12.55am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 7.50 Motown Magic. 8.40 The Magic Canoe. 10.00 Great Blue Wild. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: In The
6.30 Back Roads: Snowy River, NSW. (R) Lisa Millar explores the Snowy River.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Grantchester. (Ma) Cathy and Mrs Chapman open a fashion boutique.
8.20 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R)
DCI Barnaby and DS Winter investigate when the winner of a music award is murdered and his violin stolen.
9.50 Bay Of Fires. (Final, Mdlv, R) The former Mystery Bay locals head to Melbourne.
10.40 Miss Austen. (R) Cassandra tries to keep Jane’s letters private.
11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Shin
8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.10 The Story Of Coffee. (R) 10.10 Travelling In The 1970s. (PGdsv, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 2018 FIFA World Cup: Dreams. 3.30 The American Fuhrer. (PG, R) 4.20 First To Fight: Pacific War Marines. (PGav, R) 5.25 Oppenheimer After Trinity. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Cities With Susan Calman: Leeds. (PG)
8.20 Leonardo Da Vinci: The Disciple Of Experience Pt 1. (Premiere, PGan) Follows the life of Leonardo da Vinci.
9.25 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Venice. (PGal, R) Stanley Tucci visits Venice.
10.15 Great Australian Walks. (PG, R)
11.10 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mv, R)
2.40 Ukraine: Life Under Attack. (Mal, R) 3.35 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Saturday At The Valley Raceday, Missile Stakes Day and Saturday Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team visits Kruger National Park. 7.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Jane Thurgood-Dove. (Mav, R) A look at the murder of Jane Thurgood-Dove. 8.35 MOVIE: Inferno. (2016, Malv, R) After a university professor awakens with amnesia, he discovers he is being pursued by an assassin. Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones, Irrfan Khan. 11.00 MOVIE: The Invitation. (2022, MA15+v, R) Nathalie Emmanuel. 1.10 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Ipswich Super 440. Day 1. Highlights. 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23. Canterbury Bulldogs v New Zealand Warriors.
10.00 MOVIE: The Expendables. (2010, MA15+lv, R) Mercenaries try to assassinate a dictator. Sylvester Stallone.
12.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)
1.00 Destination WA. (PG)
1.30 Next Stop. (PGa, R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (Return) A couple’s house has been on the market for eight months. 8.30 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) Follows paramedics as they respond to calls, including a diver trapped underwater by a piece of concrete. 9.40 Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. (PGal, R) Gordon Ramsay exposes a toxic environment at Caffe Boa. 10.40 Elsbeth. (Mv, R) 11.45 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
Sunday, August 10
6.00 Rage. (PG) 6.55 Rage Closer. (R) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Griff’s Great American South. (R) 3.15 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.45 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PGl, R) 4.30 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.
6.30 Compass: The Cult Of The Saints. (Final, PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Austin. (PG) Julian goes rogue at his publisher’s office.
8.00 The Family Next Door. (Premiere, Ml) A stranger arrives in a Victorian coastal town.
8.50 Miss Austen. Cassandra is forced to confront past choices.
9.45 MOVIE: Tracks. (2013, Mal, R)
A woman treks through the Australian desert. Mia Wasikowska.
11.35 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Ml, R) 12.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 1.35 Rage Closer. (R) 1.40 Under The Vines. (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.45 Thomas. 4.05 Odd Squad. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 The Gruffalo’s Child. 5.35 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 Super Monsters. 6.25 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.05 Abbott Elementary. 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Merlin. 10.55 Late Programs.
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6.00 WorldWatch. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.05 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (R) 10.05 Ireland’s Historic Gardens. (R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Going Places. (PGal, R) 4.30 Lost City Of Gaul: Unearthing Bibracte. (R) 5.30 The Burning Sky.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Roman Pantheon. 8.35 Venice From Above: City Of Wonders. (PGa, R)
A continued look at Venice.
9.45 Pompeii’s Secret Underworld: A City Of Extremes. (Mansv, R) Takes a look at Pompeii.
10.40 Tutankhamun: Secrets Of The Toxic Tomb. (PG, R)
11.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico. (R) 1.55 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 2.50 Pelosi’s Power. (Ma, R) 4.20 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
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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 22. Melbourne v Western Bulldogs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (Return, PGal) Contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation and claim the prize.
8.50 INXS: Live At Wembley. (Ml)
A look at one of the greatest INXS concerts ever filmed, with interviews with band members Jon Farriss and Kirk Pengilly and never-before-seen backstage moments.
10.50 To Be Advised.
12.50 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Ipswich Super 440. Day 2. Highlights.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 12.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 1.00 Fishing Australia. (R) 1.30 The Block. (PGl,
6.00 9News Sunday.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) A batch of 23 former contestants returns. 8.10 Watson. (Mm) Sasha discovers a link between her current patient and a cadaver she dissected during medical school. 9.10 FBI. (Mav, R) The team races to find a killer after the president of the NY Fed is gunned down trying to help a young woman in peril. 11.00 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1.15pm Alone: Frozen. 2.00 Jeopardy! 4.00 France 24. 4.30 PBS Washington Week. 5.00 Kars & Stars. 5.50 Alone Sweden. 6.40 Engineering Reborn. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Maui’s Deadly Firestorm. 9.35 Great Australian Road Trips. 10.35 Forbidden History. 12.25am Letterkenny. 2.10 The Kings. 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
6am The Emperor’s Club. Continued. (2002, PG) 8.20 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PG) 10.10 Transcendence. (2014, M) 12.20pm Lord Of The Ants. (2022, M, Italian) 2.55 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 4.50 Sun Children. (2020, PG, Farsi) 6.35 The Man Who Brought Down The White House. (2017, PG) 8.30 Hard Eight. (1996, M) 10.25 Superposition. (2023, MA15+, Danish) 12.20am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Football. NTFL. Men’s. Under-18s. Waratah v Nightcliff. Replay. 3.10 Boomerang Today. 3.40 Lee Fields, Faithful Man. 5.10 Bob Marley & The Wailers: Live 1977. 6.40 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 7.30 Extraordinary Animals. (Premiere) 8.30 Tree Kangaroos: Ghosts Of The Forest. 9.30 MOVIE: The Pelican Brief. (1993, M) 11.55 Late Programs.
Monday, August 11
ABC TV (2)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. (R) 10.30 Midsomer Murders. (PGv, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.55 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 3.45 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program. 9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser. 9.35 Planet America. Hosted by Chas Licciardello and John Barron. 10.05 ABC Late News.
10.20 The Business. (R) 10.40 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PG, R) 11.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30
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8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late.
10.10 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) A look at the latest round of the AFL.
11.10 The First 48: The Price Of Kindness/The Woman At The Door. (Mav)
12.05 Embarrassing Bodies. (MA15+admns, R)
1.00 Destination WA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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6am Morning Programs. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 Better Homes. 10.00 The Zoo. 10.30 Escape To The Country. 1.30pm Discover. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Your Money & Your Life. 3.30 The Zoo. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 7.05 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 7.50 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Manhunt: The Night Stalker. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 6. Canberra Raiders v Brisbane Broncos. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23. Parramatta Eels v North Queensland Cowboys. 6.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 6. Parramatta Eels v North Queensland Cowboys. 8.00 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Midway. (2019, M) 11.10 Late Programs.
7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Oz Off Road TV. 11.30 IndyCar Series. Grand Prix Of Monterey. H’lights. 12.30pm Celebrity Ghost Stories. 1.30 Limitless With Chris Hemsworth. 2.30 Ready Vet Go: The Vet Paramedics. 3.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 3.30 MOVIE: Fisherman’s Friends 2: One And All. (2023, PG) 5.40 MOVIE: Yours, Mine And Ours. (2005, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Casino Royale. (2006, M) 10.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Golf Post-Show. 8.45
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6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 WorldWatch. 9.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG, R) 10.00 Charles I: To Kill A King. (PG, R) 11.10 Rick Steves’ Europe. (R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 Curse Of The Ancients. (PGav, R) 3.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Albania. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Portugal With Michael Portillo. (PG) 8.25 Abandoned Railways From Above: Scarborough. (R) The journey continues through Scarborough and Whitby.
9.20 Britain’s Most Beautiful Road. (PGa, R) The journey in Scotland continues. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Classified. (Malv) 11.35 A Criminal Affair. (Mals, R) 1.15 Blackport. (MA15+s, R) 2.05 Living With The Boss. (PG, R) 3.45 Great Irish Interiors. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour. (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 To Be Advised. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Roo is determined to protect Cohen. 7.30 The Voice. (PGl) Coach Ronan Keating is the only coach to not have any artists on his team and hopes the new auditions will change that.
9.05 9-1-1. (Mav) Following an earthquake, the 118 races to the scene of several unusual fires.
11.05 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Young Sheldon. (PGa, R)
Pointless. (PG)
Tipping Point. (PG)
9News Afternoon.
Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) The teams plan their kitchens.
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 Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Road Trip: Gems Of The Sea. (PGl) 12.10 100% Footy. (M) 1.05 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 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A batch of 23 former contestants returns. 9.00 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 12.55pm Mecha Builders. 2.05 Paddington. 2.30 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.40 The Inbestigators. 7.55 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. 8.35 Contraption Masters. (Premiere) 9.20 The Crystal Maze. 10.10 Merlin. 10.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 6.25 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi, English) 8.20 The Man Who Brought Down The White House. (2017, PG)
8.30 Dara Ó Briain: Voice Of Reason Live. 9.45 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. 10.25 Big Backyard Quiz. 11.25 Forged In Fire. 1.10am The Swiping Game. 1.50 Point Blank: Gun Obsession. 2.45 Late Programs.
Golden Girls. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon Cards And Collectables Australia. 12.40 MOVIE: Masterminds. (2016, M) 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Quantum Of Solace. (2008,
Tuesday, August 12
ABC (2) SBS (3)
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(9) 6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (Final, PG, R) 11.05 Miss Austen. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Brian Cox: Seven Days On Mars. (R) 2.25 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 3.45 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (R) 9.55 Charles I: To Kill A King. (PG, R) 11.00 Rick Steves’ Europe. (Ml, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Curse Of The Ancients. (Mav, R) 3.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Jordan. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.35 Motorbike
(PG, R)
8.30 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. Dr Ann meets dugongs in Moreton Bay. 9.00 Dr Karl’s How Things Work: Lollies. (R) Dr Karl Kruszelnicki discovers how lollies are made.
9.30 Earth: Atmosphere. (R) Explores the birth of Earth’s atmosphere.
10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.45 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.05 The Howard Years. (R) 1.05 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.35 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.25 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys.
8.30 Insight. Explores local news and issues.
9.30 Dateline: The Cost Of Doing Business Pt 1.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Secret World Of Snacks. (R) 11.25 The Shift. (Ma) 1.05 Everything You Love. (MA15+s, R) 2.05 Living With The Boss. (PG, R) 3.45 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.40 The Inbestigators. 7.55 Operation Ouch! 8.30 Deadly 60. 9.00 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.50 Merlin. 10.35 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
8.50 Boyzone: Life, Death And Boybands: When The Going Gets Tough. (Mal) The band hits number one, but fame brings tabloids, pressure and strain.
9.50 Below Deck Down Under. (M, R) Captain Jason heads to the waters of the Seychelles.
10.50 The Agenda Setters. (R)
11.50 Police Custody USA. (Malv, R)
12.50 Fairly Legal. (Mav, 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 The Block. (PGl) The teams participate in a fabulous challenge.
8.40 Paramedics. (Mam)
A teenager is bitten by a shark.
9.40 Footy Classified. (Ml) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.
10.40 9News Late.
11.10 La Brea. (Mav, R)
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. (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.
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6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.
7.30 MasterChef Australia. (Final) A batch of 23 former contestants returns. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Planet A. 3.10 Aussie Jokers. 3.45 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 The Ride Life With Sung Kang. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.20 Pitino: Red Storm Rising. 12.15am Rob & Romesh Vs. 1.55 Point Blank: Gun Obsession. 2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
1.35pm Anthem Sessions. 2.00 Tradition On A Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.45 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.35 Ice Vikings. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding Australia. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Hunting Aotearoa.
10.30 MOVIE: Rhymes For Young Ghouls. (2013, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs. NITV (34)
6am Hum Do Hamare Do. (2021, PG, Hindi) 8.20 Bonneville. (2006, PG) 10.00 Hard Eight. (1996, M) 11.55 Into The White. (2012, M, Norwegian, English, German) 1.50pm The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi, English) 3.45 The Man Who Brought Down The White House. (2017, PG) 5.40 Where Is Anne Frank. (2021, PG) 7.30 The Lost King. (2022, M) 9.30 71. (2014, MA15+) 11.20 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.
Wednesday, August 13
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (Final, PG, R) 3.45 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
Planet America. (R) 11.10 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 11.40 Long Lost Family. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG, R) 9.55 Charles I: To Kill A King. (PG, R) 11.00 Rick Steves’ Europe. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Azerbaijan. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.25 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Wonders Of Volcanoes With Dara Ó Briain. (Premiere, PGa) Dara Ó Briain embarks on a quest in Italy. 8.25 Aerial Australia. (PG) Looks at the far south of Australia.
9.20 Smilla’s Sense Of Snow. (M) Smilla is lead toward a buried secret.
10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Estonia. (Ma)
12.30 Das Boot. (MA15+a, R) 2.25 Living With The Boss. (PG, R) 4.05 Curious Traveller. (PG, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
(2014, MA15+) 12.30am Then You Run. 2.10 Point Blank: Gun Obsession. 3.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 12.55pm Mecha Builders. 2.05 Paddington. 2.30 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.40 The Inbestigators. 7.55 Operation Ouch! 8.30 Abbott Elementary. 9.15 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Murder Party. Continued. (2022, PG, French) 7.35 The Movie Show. 8.10 Where Is Anne Frank. (2021, PG) 10.00 A Singular Crime. (2022, M, Spanish) Noon The Lost King. (2022, M) 2.00 Bonneville. (2006, PG) 3.40 Hum Do Hamare Do. (2021, PG, Hindi) 5.55 All At Sea. (2010, PG) 7.35 A Walk In The Woods. (2015, M) 9.30 Glengarry Glen Ross. (1992, MA15+) 11.25 Late Programs.
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6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hamish McLachlan sits down with Erin Phillips.
10.00 Armed And Dangerous: Stickups. (Mav, R) Authorities take on outlaw gangs.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) The teams create memorable bathrooms.
8.40 Clarkson’s Farm: Porking. (Mls)
Jeremy Clarkson prepares for new residents.
9.40 The Grand Tour. (MA15+l)
Jeremy Clarkson and James May travel across Europe.
11.00 9News Late.
11.30 Damian Lewis: Spy Wars. (Mv, R)
12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.15 Innovation Nation. (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 Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. (PGl) Gordon Ramsay works to save a legendary café. 8.30 Elsbeth. (Final, PGv) Elsbeth comes face-to-face with many familiar suspects when she tries to solve a murder. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 10 News+. (R) 11.55 The Late
COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
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East Frankston Over 55s Club
Located at 200 Beach St Frankston. Many activities on offer. Open Mondays from 12pm3pm, Wednesday from 9.30am - 3pm, Fridays 10am - 12pm. Call Lauraine: 0403 729 906 or Michael: 0411 373 580
Probus Club of Frankston
When: First Wednesday of Every Month Time: 10 am (meeting commences)
Where: Frankston RSL – Old Bowls Pavilion at the rear of the RSL. 183 Cranbourne Road, Frankston 3199. Contact: Clyde – 0478 753 702.
Email: enquiries.probusfrankston@gmail.com
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Overport Park Tennis Club
Social mixed doubles night tennis. No commitment.
Tuesday - Beginner to Intermediate. Wednesday - Intermediate plus.
Non-members - $12.00. Members $7.00.
Cnr Overport & Somerset Rds, Frankston South. More information - Lynda 0418 365 014
Bingo at The Bowl
Bingo every Tuesday night at the Frankston Bowling Club, 8 Yuille Street Frankston. Eyes down at 7pm. Great cash prizes to be won every week. New players welcome. For more info contact Craig 0459 616 111 Seaford SASH Weight Loss Club Ladies only. Tuesdays 8.00am - 10.30am. St. Luke’s Church, 65 William Rd, Carrum Downs. Must have at least 5 or more kilos to lose.
The Langwarrin Ladies Probus have changed their meeting place to Community of Christ Church at 2-4 Logan Street, Frankston (off Ashleigh Avenue) Patricia Morecroft: 8759 3887
Belvedere Park Tennis Club invites you to enjoy social tennis (under lights) every Monday starting at 6.00 pm. We also have a ‘Ladies Only” on Wednesday mornings 9.00 - 11.30 am. (104 East Road, Seaford). Contact Janet: 0416 424 344
Seaford Walking Group
Meet weekly each Thursday at 9.30 am for a 9.40am start. Meet at the picnic tables outside Seaford Library. Walk locally 3 to 4kms approx 1 hour, to Seaford foreshore, beach, Kananook creek and Seaford wetlands.
Frankston Beach Revegetation Volunteers Wanted. The Frankston Beach Association holds working bees on Frankston’s foreshore every 2nd Tuesday morning. Enjoy the outdoors for a few hours each fortnight. If you are interested please call Johan on 0418 374 981
Peninsula Transport Assist
Want to volunteer, but also want flexibility? Drive your own car and assist those in our community. Bus drivers also needed for 12- and 24-seater buses. To contact P.T.A: phone: 9708 8241, email info@peninsulatransportassist.org or website: www.peninsulatransportassist.org
Social Cards Club
Frankston North Community Centre. 26 Mahogany Ave Frankston North. Wednesday nights 7.15pm to 10.30 pm learn to play 500 cards loads of fun! $6 mixed ladies and gents contact Bill: 0417 396 347 or just call in.
Ladies Social Tennis- Walk Up Wednesdays from 1pm. Non-members & all standards welcome. No cost & no commitment. Come along for a set or more. Overport Park Tennis Club, cnr Overport & Somerset Rds, Frankston South. More info Lynda 0418 365 014
Fit over 60 runs
9.30am each Mon & Wed at the Scout Hall in Bentley Place, Frankston. $10 per class. Classes are designed by a qualified instructor to improve your fitness and increase your strength. Enquiries to 0403 021 868.
Langwarrin Ladies Probus
Meet monthly at the Community Hall in Cranbourne Road – a change of venue, next to the Men’s Shed – 1st Thursday of each month 10.00 am till 12.00 pm. Many other activities. Phone 8759 3887 for further information.
Frankston Taiko (Japanese) Drumming Frankston’s sister city organisation has formed a community Taiko Drumming group and welcomes new members. Experience the fun, enjoyment and energy that is Japanese taiko drumming. For details contact Bev: 0413 777 313 or frankston.susono@gmail.com
Kananook Tennis Club have vacancies.Come along and enjoy social tennis! All standards! Everyone welcome! Racquets are available. Times of play: Thursday 9-30am-noon. Saturday 12-30pm-5.00pm. Please call: 0450 290 064. Check out our website!
Cake Decorators Association Of Victoria - Frankston Branch. Learn more about cake decorating! Join us at one of our workshops or demonstration days. We meet every second month on the first Saturday of that month. Further details: www.facebook.com/ FrankstonCDAV email: frankstoncdav@gmail.com
Seaford Probus Club.
Monthly meetings held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Eric Bell Reserve Pavillion, Forest Drive, Frankston North. New members welcome.
Contact: Carolyn McLennan: 0450 158 149
Peninsula Men’s Circle is a confidential, non-judgmental space to share experiences and make connections. You’re encouraged to be supportive, open and compassionate. We explore relationships, responsibilities and challenges that we as men face. Wednesdays 6.45-9:30pm.
Chris: 0400 614 065
Seaford Senior Citizens Club, Inc
Please join us for fun & friendship. We’re open Monday-Friday with various activities which include: RummyKing, Indoor bowls, Bingo, Cards (500 & Canasta) plus more. Please ring our office 03 9785 1621 for more information.
Frankston Friendship Club
Enjoy a cuppa and make new friends! Monthly meetings and monthly bus outings, (at your own cost.) Meet at the Xavier Centre, Davey Street Frankston on the first Wednesday in the month. Contact Suzy: 0419 367 778.
Mornington Peninsula Chorale the longstanding vibrant, SATB, non-audition choir, under Frankston Music Society along with the Frankston Symphony Orchestra perform in classical, film score, and other exciting music concerts. Read more at frankstonmusicsociety. org.au. New singers/musicians welcome. Contact us at info@frankstonmusicsociety.org.au
Frankston Stroke Support Group
Our group is open to new members for support and socialisation. Meets the first Wednesday of the month from 1pm-3pm at the Frankston North Community Centre. For more information contact Janelle on 9789 6427 or janellethompson@bigpond.com
Free Digital Literacy Classes at Frankston Library. Frankston City Libraries is committed to building online safety. Learn new skills or dive into interesting topics, with our free, in-person sessions. May’s sessions include Facebook, scams, and smart home technology. https://library. frankston.vic.gov.au/Community-Connection/ Be-Connected
Open Mic At The Green 3rd Thursday each month. Come along for a great night’s entertainment either as a performer or an audience member. Yamala Park Bowls Club Dunstan St, Frankston South. Doors Open 6.30pm. Enquiries Wayne: 0407 063 223
Photographic Club
Looking to take up or improve your photography? The Frankston Photographic Club runs regular activities and events including guest speakers, scoring & critique nights, workshops, social evenings and outings. To find out more go to www.frankstonphotoclub.com.au
Frankston & District Stamp Club
Not sure what to do with your stamp collection? Come along to our friendly monthly meetingsevery 3rd Thursday - in Carrum Downs. To find out more, Phone Mike 03 8774 1013
Bunarong Bushwalking Club Come and explore the great outdoors with a local walking group. Bunarong Bushwalking Club members enjoy walks on Sundays and Wednesdays. For more information please contact us on: 0400 329 710, our Facebook page, or www.bunarongbushwalkingclub.com.au
Carrum Downs Senior Citizens Club
Meet every Tuesday at Lyrebird Community Centre, Lyrebird Dr, Carrum Downs. Contact: Annette 0428 992 928
Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir
Planning a Singing Tour of Wales this year.
Rehearsal every Sunday evening at 7pm at Yamala Park Bowls Club Dunstan St Frankston South. For more details contact Trudi on 0406 678 261 or email info@mpwlc.com
Southern Sounds Chorus
Calling all women singers. Make beautiful music and great friends by joining us on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at Somerville Community House Hall, at 2/21 Worwong Avenue, Somerville. Call Maree, 0411 844 572 (membership) or Judy 0412 063 003 (bookings)
McClelland Spinners and Weavers
Weekly sessions of spinning, handweaving and knitting at our studio at McClelland Gallery. Everything you need to get started. Find us on Facebook or email us at: mcclellandspinnersandweavers@gmail.com for more information about session times and fees.
Peninsula Field Naturalists Club 16 High St Frankston on the 2nd Wednesday of the month 8pm.We are amateurs who are interested in all aspects of the natural environment. ring Judy on 0400 910 941, or visit www.peninsulafieldnaturalists.org.au
Frankston Food Swap 2nd Saturday of the month at 1pm.
Swap your excess vegies, homemade foods or seedlings. Kareela Café, 53 Kareela Rd, Frankston
Join the fun! Volunteer at a Family Life Opp Shop. Volunteer with our amazing team and make a difference in your community. No experience necessary! To find out more or to express your interest call 03 8599 5433 or visit familylife.com.au/volunteer
Table Tennis for Everyone!
We cater for all groups, including Juniors, Social, Competition, All Abilities and more! Check out our website or give us a call for more information. MFTTA.ORG.AU ph:0498 003 788
Try Croquet
Est in 1947, The Frankston Croquet Club prides itself on social recreation, healthy activity and friendly competitions. Open Tues, Thurs & Sat. from 9am to 3pm. Equipment supplied, flat soled shoes required. Enquires to Fay 97837340
Frankston Hockey Club
is a family friendly sporting club for people of all abilities and ages. Juniors, seniors and masters teams available. New players welcome. Training on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Visit frankstonhockeyclub.com to find out more.
Mr. Bruce ‘Will fight for Flinders’
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
THE Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) paid a short visit to Ferntree Gully on Monday, and was entertained by the Shire Council at luncheon.
In reply to the toast of his health, which was proposed by the President (Cr. W. Treganowan), and supported by Cr. Chandler, M.L.C., and Cr. Alexander, Mr. Bruce said he had heard with astonishment a rumour to the effect that he would leave Flinders at the next election and stand for Balaclava or some other constituency.
He desired to assure his hearers, and through them the constituency of Flinders as a whole, that he would fight for Flinders against all comers (applause), and therefore it followed that there was not the slightest particle of truth in the story which was going about.
Most of the members took advantage of the occasion to convey to Mr. Bruce assurances of their personal support, Cr. Treganowan voicing the general feeling when he said that so long as Mr. Bruce stood for Flinders, Flinders would stand by him. ***
A Good Game Spoilt - Frankston v Mornington
Mornington visited Frankston on Saturday, and a good game was looked forward to, but, unfortunately, the central umpire was not capable of controlling it, and the players did pretty well as they liked.
At one stage it was more of a fighting match than football, and players and barrackers on both sides became
mixed up in a general melee.
Such scenes as this on the football field ought to be put down by the officials of the association, for such tactics as this goes a long way to damage football on the Peninsula.
At one stage of the game it looked as though things were going to be willing, judging by the behaviour of a certain Mornington player, who, when the opportunity offered, indulged in unfair practices, and the umpire seemed to be all at sea, and lost control of the game absolutely.
Jack May was absent from Frankston, who had difficulty in getting a team, and played several of the District players.
Mornington had a strong side, and proved too solid, winning by several goals.
When play opened it looked as if Frankston were going to make a big bid for a win, as they were quicker to the ball and collared three goals, but as the game progressed their opponents wore them down.
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MR. BRODY’S FAREWELL
The committee met on Tuesday night to further discuss arrangements in connection with the public send-off to be tendered to Mr. Mark Brody at the Frankston Palais on Friday, 14th August.
Satisfactory reports were received from the various subcommittees, and everything points to the function proving a very big success.
Subscriptions towards the testimonial will be received by the hon.
secretary, Mr. J. E. Jones. ***
SOMERVILLE
Wireless enthusiasts are rather divided in their opinion of the new wave length of 3LO.
Crystal set users are of the opinion it is an improvement, but all valve set users do not appear to like it as well as the old wave length.
One of our local experimenters, Mr. J. Gregory, succeeded in tuning-in the Westinghouse station, K.D.K.A., Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, on three nights last week.
On Tuesday night last they could be heard on the loud speaker ten feet away. The set was a three-valve, with Goldstone loud speaker, made by the owner.
The local cool store is now a scene of activity, the growers taking advantage of the high prices ruling on the interstate markets.
Prices received in Brisbane, realised up to 18/- for Jonathans, but have now eased to 15/-. In Sydney, a few growers touched 17/- for 2½ inch Jonathans. Prices there have also eased slightly.
The local football team meet the Depot at the Depot on Saturday (tomorrow). This match practically decides who shall have the right of challenge. It is expected that Jimmie Sullivan will be alright for the match, after his three weeks’ rest from his Hastings injury.
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A TRIP TO INDIA
The Rev. E. Tonkin, at one time minister of the Frankston Methodist
Church, will give an address entitled “My impressions on a trip to India” in the local Methodist Church on Monday night next, August 10, at 8pm. ***
PERSONAL
Cr. J. L. Pratt and Mr. Harry Golds represented the Frankston branch of the. R.S.L., at the Diggers’ annual dinner at Anzac House on Tuesday evening last.
The friends of Mr. and Mrs. E. K. McComb will be pleased to learn that their little son, Bruce, has been declared well enough to leave the Alfred Hospital, and is now home again at Frankston.
Mr. Jack Wyatt, a well-known resident of Seaford, and popular in football circles, recently underwent a serious operation. His condition is reported to be satisfactory.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Ramsdale are arranging a miscellaneous gift evening in honor of the approaching marriage of Miss Ruby Lake-Smith and Mr. T. Shaw.
The death of one of the oldest of Victorian-born natives is announced as having taken place at Adelaide on Sunday last, in the person of Mrs. Emily Coox (nee Brandt), who was 81 years of age.
This lady was born in a small cottage on the north side of Flinders Street, then unnamed and unknown.
For many years the cottage was inhabited by Mr. William Brandt.
The little cottage was built on a verdant slope, commanding a clear view of the distant hills. No dusty streets or busy railway then intervened to spoil the view, and, as houses went in those days, it was a by no means insignificant dwelling.
Les Martin, of the Seaford Motor Garage, has been rather seriously ill. Les. is a prominent member of the Seaford Football Club and is well known and very popular.
His friends will be pleased to know that he is making good headway towards recovery.
It came as a pleasant surprise to his many friends to learn that Mr. W. Foster, clerk at the local station, has married. “Bill” is most popular in Seaford, and enjoys the good feelings of a vast number of friends.
Railway officials become popular when they cheerfully carry out their duties to the department and its patrons, and hence “Bill” is very popular, and his many friends wish both he and Mrs. Foster long life and happiness.
The Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) spent yesterday and today at Frankston, resting in preparation for the opening of the session next week.
To-morrow night Mr. Bruce will be the principal speaker at the C.T.A. dinner in the club rooms, Flinders Street. ***
In 1853 the occupant of the cottage was Mr. Sargood, father of the late Sir Frederick Sargood, whose warehouse in later years was built on a site not far away.
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 7 August 1925
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ORWELL’S 1984 STORMS THE STAGE
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FOLLOWING a critically acclaimed Melbourne season, 1984 by Shake & Stir Theatre Co storms into Frankston Arts Centre on Wednesday 3 September.
Brace yourself for a powerful and gripping stage adaptation of George Orwell’s iconic dystopian novel. From the multi-award-winning team behind Frankenstein, Jane Eyre, Animal Farm and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, this electrifying production plunges audiences into a terrifying world where surveillance is constant, freedom is forbidden, and resistance is the ultimate crime.
It was a bright cold day, and the clocks were striking thirteen… Winston Smith, an editor at the Ministry of Truth, quietly rewrites history under the watchful eyes of Big Brother. But when Winston dares to pen a secret diary entry, he begins a dangerous journey of defiance. As The Party’s grip tightens, he finds himself drawn into a desperate fight for love, freedom, and individuality. Yet, in a society where even thoughts are controlled, the cost of rebellion may be more than he can bear. Shake & Stir Theatre Co. has built a formidable reputation, performing in more than 150 venues across Australia and delivering bold, contemporary adaptations that resonate powerfully with modern audiences. With 1984, they once again prove why they are masters of bringing great literature to life.
Don’t miss this urgent and unforgettable theatrical experience. 1984 plays at Frankston Arts Centre on Wednesday 3 September at 7.30pm. Tickets are available at thefac.com.au or by calling 03 9784 1060.
Sea wall - facts please
For the last few months I have followed the story of the illegally built sea wall by a Frankston South owner. This is a case of hysteria getting far more headlines than the actual facts involved.
Last week a letter to the editor, written by Ross Hudson (Sea wall, Letters 29/7/25), calling for the bulldozers showed a clear lack of knowledge of the reality of the situation.
Some real facts – the sea wall in question is the latest of a number of similar ones along that stretch of the coastline – in effect it plugs the gap in a series of walls that run continuously over about half a kilometre. The various published photographs I have seen take great care to make it appear the new wall stands in isolation. That is not the case.
I fully understand why these various property owners have taken steps to hold back the sea on their practically inaccessible stretch of coastline. The councils and other authorities simply do not have the funds available for these types of works. Surely we should be thanking them for their efforts to keep erosion at bay.
Geoff Chatfield, Frankston South Climate alliance
Writing to the local newspaper can stem from frustration, pride, curiosity, or the need to question certain decisions.
Some of these letters reflect a community seeking to understand and make sense of council’s actions. When issues arise, they often become the focus of our complaints. We ask whether we are truly unhappy with council, or do they attract frustration? It’s common to grumble, “What are they doing now?” when we encounter a poorly placed roundabout.
There are many reasons to write, such as a sense of civic duty or simply the need to express your feelings after encountering another pothole large enough to qualify for a postcode.
Are we disillusioned, or have we accepted that councils exist in a parallel universe ruled by subcommittees, feasibility studies, and an odd affection for branded lanyards and mayoral robes?
It’s frustrating how councils are invisible when needed, yet unavoidable at other times. When transparency seems optional, and feedback disappears into inboxes marked “Do Not Reply,” it’s no surprise that people feel sidelined.
Councils play a vital role in our communities, even if we only realise their importance when issues arise; extended roadwork delays, or when a new dog park has questionable regulations restricting dog activities.
However, beneath the satire lies a genuine truth: people care deeply. They care about their communities, how they are governed, and whether their opinions are heard amidst the noise.
When the next elections approach, it’s worth reflecting on the classic armchair question: “Could I do any better?”
Keep questioning and smiling at the quirks. Democracy is robust and imperfect, reminding us that civic life matters, even when it’s maddening. And for those who don’t write letters, don’t worry, because there will be more mysterious roundabouts or unnecessary signs soon to spark comments.
Anne Kruger, Rye
Climate alliance
I empathise with Rod Knowles and other Mornington Peninsula residents concerned about climate change and disappointed with recent council decisions (A call for action, Letters 29/7/25).
For years, Boroondara Council ignored climate change, with several councillors denying it was human induced. In response, residents and local groups formed the Kooyong Climate Alliance and campaigned hard for change.
Before the last council election, they developed a climate scorecard based on candidates’ responses to climate-related questions and distributed it widely.
Candidates also faced pre-election online forums to answer residents’ questions.
The result was dramatic: all but one councillor was replaced by climate-aware candidates.
One of the new council’s first actions was to increase funding for the Climate Action Plan from $1m to $3.9m, and the Tree Canopy Strategy from $500k to $2.55m. Change didn’t happen overnight, but it did happen – through persistence, organisation, and community pressure. Best of luck to the Peninsula Climate Alliance. It’s hard work, but it’s worth it.
Ray Peck, Hawthorn
Fast food in slow lane
I write in bewilderment and disbelief at the recently announced VCAT decision to approve the establishment of a fast-food outlet at one of the most congested intersections on the Mornington Peninsula, adjacent to the foreshore in Safety Beach.
This proposal has twice been rejected by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, and has also been previously rejected by VCAT.
We attended the “information” evening regarding this project, and were amused to learn that the traffic survey provided had been taken during the Covid shutdown, when travel and camping were both prohibited.
This proposal, in a residential area, smacks of the notion that if you can spend plenty of money and endlessly prosecute a case, you will eventually succeed despite community wishes and common sense.
There has been little consideration of adjacent residents, save the promise of a “noise abatement tunnel” for drive through customers.
The prospect of further traffic congestion at an intersection that already suffers badly, with boats and jet-skis wanting to refuel, particularly during holiday season, is beyond belief.
A further pedestrian crossing to facilitate the use of the foreshore for fast food consumption will only add to the problem.
And a “McDonalds litter patrol” is a hollow gesture, that will never eventuate.
Finally, exiting vehicles that are only permitted to turn left away from the direction they were travelling, will make a mockery of conditions and turn surrounding residential streets into traffic sewers.
And where have our elected local politicians been during this marathon litigation? No representation and no comment.
Mike Wilton, Safety Beach
Flagging an issue
Like Ian Armstrong, John Renowden and Monica D Martini (Letters, 29/7/25), as well as countless anonymous others no doubt, I am deeply disturbed by the shire flags flying here and even on kindergarten leaflets. As an Australian of almost 50 years now, who left apartheid South Africa to come to a peaceful ‘rainbow nation’ (albeit with injustice and historical tarnish like all colonies), I have watched this country slipping.
Now South Africa is known as the Rainbow Nation, due to its inclusion of all races, and Australia designates rainbows to the realm of sexual preferences, which are to be highlighted on all shire buildings. Isn’t this a little bizarre?
But let’s examine it: In a secular society, with Gods of Money and Materialism, it is easy, for those wishing to divide and weaken us, to slip in some new Gods. Hence the God of Political Correctness and the God of Guilt. A populace which is divided, forced to walk on eggshells, feels guilt for the past and has to keep busy surviving due to living costs, is a disempowered populace. These two Gods reinforce the concept of victimhood, which does no-one any favours; and they drown the God of Veracity.
Looking at this coolly, it is happening in much of the western world. Where does it stem from?
Who knows, but a disempowered, divided, frightened populace is a more controllable and compliant one, and we saw that just a few years ago. Luckily perhaps that turned the tide, but let’s be aware … the flags are by no means an isolated anomaly.
Now, who will be the first to call me a Conspiracy Theorist - another very old ploy to keep us in our PC boxes?
Paula Polson, Dromana
Capel Sound dismissed
My family have lived in Capel Sound for 47 years. Sadly it has been a dumping area with a tip – Vern Wright Reserve – which is covered in but not sealed in properly; then another tip at Truemans Road Reserve, not sealed properly.
It took nine years to get a footpath in Illaroo Street so children from Eastbourne Primary School could safely walk home if they lived the other side of a retirement area. Wow, what great town planning for Capel Sound.
What does it take to get the present councillors to return a reply to a rate-paying resident who has sent a personal correspondence to each councillor
and the CEO? I received a wordy reply from the CEO, and automatic replies from four Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors. These and the seven other councillors would vote on what will happen to 11A Allambi Avenue parkland, but they didn’t respond to my correspondence.
I object that elected representatives, having just had a pay rise for less council public meetings, and relying on information being fed to them from the council officers, will not have any contact with Capel Sound residents before they vote on 11A Allambi Avenue parkland at the August 12 Council meeting at Tyabb.
Juanita Aitken, Capel Sound
Road safety concerns
After having read the many letters of concern about the dreadful state of roads on the Mornington Peninsula, the danger of various crossings and challenging visibility due to overgrown verge vegetation, I can’t help but chime in on this very serious matter.
When I think of the hoops home-owners have to go through to fulfil the required Building Codes for private dwellings and new residences to keep families and individuals safe, and when I see the state of our roads and the lack of a sense of urgency from the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Melissa Horne to address the gravity of the situation, to prevent fatalities rather than wait until someone loses their life or lives until any action is taken, then I realise Melissa Horne has no idea of her role in the guardianship and safe keeping of our roads and communities.
Human life is precious. There is no acceptable excuse for delaying road work to improve the safety of our roads and protect human life.
I see young families visiting our region with tiny newborn babies in car seats, I see babies in prams, I see seniors enjoying picnics and Port Phillip sunsets, I see visitors feeding the seagulls delighting in their greedy squawks, I see tradespeople up and at it early most mornings to get to their work sites, I see mums and dads, grandparents and carers dropping off and picking up children at kindergarten, day care and schools. I see the fragility of us doing all this driving, doing our best to make a living, doing our best to savour the beauty of The Pen, doing our best on the worst of roads that are potholed, eroded, poorly marked and dangerous and it sends a frisson of fear down my spine.
Find the sufficient resources Minister Horne. The money is there because if there were to be (and sadly, inevitably, there will be a serious accident due to your non-action on this matter) those funds will miraculously be found. So I suggest you find them before precious lives are lost.
That is your job. Be our champion and start those urgently required road works now!
Tori Potter, Flinders
Plant indigenous trees
Who was the funny bunny who thought it was a good idea to plant out non-indigenous trees all over the Mornington Peninsula Shire on our Nature Strips?
Many years ago I successfully lobbied the council to plant only local indigenous trees at the time, possibly in the 1990’s, I got a commitment from the shire, that all future planting on public lands would local indigenous trees and shrubs.
Why the change of policy and who made, this dare I say stupid decision, in my humble opinion....
Another potential idiocy is, I believe to take down a group of well established gum trees on the chopping block in the Mornington township.
These trees line the driveway of the Aldi Complex whose roots have caused the brickwork of the wall to buckle.
As this building is being redeveloped, surely the developers can just repair the wall and NOT destroy the trees that give a lot of much needed shade to the adjacent car park as well as for the birdlife.
Denise Hassett, Mt Martha
Election spending
I keep getting MP Sam Groth’s propaganda newsletter attacking the state government. While actually making some valid points in his many severe criticisms, I keep asking: “Just wondering how you are going to balance the books by reducing taxes and increasing services? And what are you going to cut to balance the budget? Hopefully you do not believe in trickle down economics”.
Each time, I get the deathly silence in return, which is the result of having no policies or plans to combat the criticisms.
Then the pseudo news, Peninsula (Propaganda) Post shows up with an article By Zoe “Let’s set the record straight on Rosebud Hospital” in which she
is critical of the “significant campaign of misinformation” which she also participated in with her petitions and statements.
Speaking of a “significant campaign of misinformation” : did anyone notice the several flyers of “significant misinformation” and “innuendos” put out by her team against Ben Smith?
And how about the unsubstantiated claim that Ben spent $2m? In reality, Ben Smith’s effort was supported by over 400 local donors and Climate 200 logistics support – there is no public evidence of a $2m expenditure by his campaign. It’s worth noting that major party campaigns can often run into the millions – which might lead to misconceptions when a locally funded independent makes a strong showing. But in this case, all available information indicates Ben Smith’s campaign was modestly funded by community backing and Climate 200 support. I have been assured that $2m is out of the ballpark.
Worthwhile noting: Zoe McKenzie does not lodge an individual campaign return. Instead, her campaign spending and her donations are hidden in the Liberal Party’s federal return, $26,550,112.02, the majority funding sources being vested interest groups.
Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach
Dog rules
I notice that there is currently a lot of bleating (or should I say, barking up the wrong tree) about the more restricted dog rules in various reserves (Shire launches review amid dog ban outcry, The News 29/7/25). Accordingly, there are calls for a “balanced” approach.
I suggest that council has a history of implementing such an approach in many areas where “dogs on leash” have been permitted. However, on my many walks in such reserves and elsewhere about three-quarters of the dogs I encounter are off leash.
When I try to remind the dog owner of the restrictions a common response is often aggressive, such as “tell someone who cares”. Therefore, if such dog owners cannot be responsible, then the logical outcome is to ban dogs altogether from these areas.
Henk van Leeuwen, Mt Martha Extinction is forever
I was saddened to read in John Long’s book “The Secret History of Sharks” that palaeontologists now consider we are entering the sixth great mass extinction event of the last 500 million years. The major difference is that this one is directly caused by us.
To put this event into perspective, the biggest of these events is commonly known in geological circles as the Great Dying, where close to 87 percent of all species went extinct. This “was triggered by enormous and prolonged volcanic eruptions… ripping deep gauges in our planet’s crust…filling the skies with deadly clouds of carbon dioxide… hindered plants from photosynthesising” This took place over thousands of years, but this latest event is happening right now and in the foreseeable future.
We must do all we can to save remnant pockets of old-growth forests, wetlands and marine reserves, if we are to have a chance. It is in our own species interests to recreate natural environments whenever we can. As such, I was very disappointed to read an article in The Age “Fears huge proposed park could be lost to developers” (27/3/25).
The park could span up to 2888 hectares, taking in the headwaters of Merri Creek, Kalkallo Creek and four volcanic cones. It is an ideal piece of land to regenerate, provide a refuge for native wildlife and protect and enhance biodiversity.
Unfortunately, state government enthusiasm is waning, and the land looks to be lost to housing and industry.
We need governments that comprehend the incredible price we are exacting on our natural environment and are prepared to act, before it really is too late.
Henry Kelsall, The Sustainable Future Association Green waste
Our free green waste weekend is happening again this week from Friday to Sunday so load up your trailers. And don’t forget, you have to show proof of residency at the gate which could slow things down a bit. It wouldn’t be economical anyway if you’re not from our shire taking into account fuel costs and ferry fees.
Fred Wild, Rye
Magpies upset unbeaten Bombers, Tigers in finals hunt
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By Brodie Cowburn
MEN’S DIV ONE
DROMANA picked up a hugely important win on Saturday at home against Edithvale-Aspendale.
Dromana were the better side from the get-go. A five-goals-to-one first term put the Tigers in the box seat. Edithvale-Aspendale chipped the lead back to 15 by half-time, but Dromana sealed the outcome with a big third quarter. Dromana beat Edithvale-Aspendale 17.15 (117) to 11.9 (75).
Reece Wilde, Sam Geurts, Billy Quigley, Billy Geurts, and Clayton Gay were Dromana’s best. Nathan Higgins and Ben Tovey booted three goals each.
The result leaves Dromana fifth on the ladder with 32 points. Sorrento, Pines, and Langwarrin are hot on their trail with 28 points each.
Sorrento kept their finals hopes alive with a hard-fought win over Mornington at David Macfarlane Reserve.
The Sharks led by two goals at the first break. The lead was cut down to three points heading into half-time.
The third quarter was neck-andneck, with Mornington going narrowly ahead. Sorrento managed to hold the Bulldogs to just one goal in the final term to clinch a gritty 12.6 (78) to 10.10 (70) win.
James Hallahan was the differencemaker, kicking seven goals in a beston-ground showing.
Pines and Langwarrin succumbed to defeats against Frankston YCW and Rosebud respectively. Mt Eliza closed out the round with a 39 point win over last-placed Red Hill.
MEN’S DIV TWO
CRIB Point handed Frankston Bombers their first defeat of the season on Saturday in a monumental upset.
The Bombers entered the match at Baxter Park 15-0 in 2025. They have looked unbeatable, and were a good chance to finish the season with a perfect record.
The Magpies were up for the fight on Saturday. Crib Point went into the first break down by five points but still in the hunt.
The Bombers led at each break of play, but couldn’t put the Magpies away. Heading into the final quarter, Frankston Bombers led by 10 points.
Crib Point saved their best for last, closing out the match with a threegoals-to-one final term. Two late goals
saw Crib Point sneak ahead, and they held on for a famous one point victory.
Crib Point beat the ladder leaders 7.8 (50) to 7.9 (51). Joel Sarlo was the Magpies’ best - he kicked three goals. With just two games left in the season, Crib Point sits fourth on the ladder with 11 wins. They are behind Chelsea on percentage - the Seagulls maintained their position with a 50 point victory over Karingal.
Devon Meadows and Somerville sit fifth and sixth respectively with 10 wins each. Devon Meadows beat Seaford by five points at Glover Reserve last weekend, and Somerville beat Tyabb by 18 points at Bunguyan Reserve.
Bonbeach finished the round in seventh, two wins behind the top six, after a two-goal victory against
Hastings.
Pearcedale had a great day at RJ Rowley Reserve on Saturday, beating Rye by 103 points. Brett Eddy was unstoppable, kicking 10 goals.
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
MORNINGTON has booked their ticket to the Grand Final with a thrilling win over Warragul Industrials.
Mornington and Warragul have been the two teams to beat in Division One this season. On Sunday they each traveled to John Coburn Oval looking to claim their spot in the season decider.
The Bulldogs were the better side early, heading into the first break ahead by a goal. Warragul staged a late fightback, but Mornington proved too strong.
The game went down to the wire, but the Bulldogs held on to win 4.3 (27) to 3.4 (22).
Mornington’s best were Stella Rogers, Elizabeth Muir, Kim Ebb, Lucy Grocock, and Imani Francis.
Warragul will get a chance at redemption on Saturday when they tackle Karingal. The Bulls earned their place in the prelim with a hard-fought win over Frankston.
Karingal and Frankston looked evenly matched, with just one point separating them at half-time. The Bulls charged home in the second half to claim a 12 point win 6.6 (42) to 4.6 (30).
Taliah Black was awesome for the Bulls - she kicked three goals in a best-on-ground performance.
Karingal plays Warragul at 3pm this Saturday at Bunguyan Reserve in Tyabb, with the winner advancing to the Grand Final.
FRANKSTON YCW smashed Pines by 63 points. Picture: Craig Barrett
ROSEBUD were too strong for Langwarrin, winning by 47 points.
Picture: Paul Churcher
Peninsula surfer mum rides to victory
By Brendan Rees
A PENINSULA surfer mum has made waves on the national stage after claiming top spot in the over-40s women’s division at this year’s Australian Longboard Titles final.
Eglantine (Tina) Balland, 41, beamed with pride after securing the title at Cabarita Beach in NSW on 25 July.
A life-long lover of the ocean and mother of one, Tina described the win as the “happiest moment of my entire sporting life” and a big comeback to the sport.
“A few years ago, I nearly died
from a severe pneumonia. I eventually recovered but I was left with very damaged lungs,” she said.
“In 2023, I had lung surgery which helped me to breathe a bit better but also significantly reduced my lung capacity.
“I made a return to competitive surfing in 2024, questioning if I could still do it, and obtained my first state champion title the same year.”
Tina has been a member of the Maladiction Longborders on the peninsula since 2016 and was the club’s past president from 2018-2020. By day, she is a biomedical re-
search scientist working on cancer at Monash University.
“Being a mum and a full-time researcher doesn’t allow me to live on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula unfortunately but living in Carrum allows me to be located between work and surf and also being part of a lovely local community too,” she said.
“I have a feeling of belonging to the Mornington Peninsula community through my relationship with the club, the surf spots (my happy places) and the surf community of the Ninch.”
Teeing off for a worthy cause
By Brendan Rees
A GOLF charity event has raised
$17,500 for the Southern Peninsula Community Support (SPCS) thanks to its long-time fundraiser organiser Patricia Randall whose compassion is as big as her swing.
Randall, of Cannons Creek, has been running the annual charity fundraiser at Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort for the past 11 years with the most recent event being held from 25-29 May.
A total of $35,000 was raised with half the funds also going to the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund.
The annual tradition brought together a community of passionate golfers, generous sponsors, and committed volunteers for a week of fun, laughter and fundraising.
Randall, the driving force behind the
event, said it has “always been about bringing people together for a greater good”.
“To see it grow and continue to give back, year after year, is truly rewarding.”
With the support of co-organiser Dario Prighel, this year’s tournament was reimagined as the Sunshine Charity Golf Classic, “a name that reflects not only the beautiful weather but also the warmth and generosity of everyone involved,” Randall said.
The week-long event was filled with many highlights including Rosebud Country Club’s Vicky Horton thrilling the crowds with a hole-in-one – just not the hole where Lexus was offering a brand-new car as the prize.
There was also a wine tasting evening and a gala auction dinner.
Randall said they decided to choose SPCS as a recipient this year as there
was so much need out there that every bit helped.
“When I heard of the work that SPCS are doing for people who are in crisis, I had no hesitation in directing my efforts to them,” she said.
Randall officially presented a donation cheque to the team at SPCS on 30 July.
SPCS CEO Jeremy Maxwell said Randall was “something of a legend in the golf fundraising world, this year having seen what we are doing to help people she decided to make us a beneficiary of her Sunshine Golf Classic and donate this wonderful amount to our emergency relief program”.
“We are particularly grateful for the support as demand for help is up dramatically and in recent days we have heard we will be losing some of our federal funding so things will be getting even harder,” he said.
Tina came from a windsurfing background 25 years ago as a teenager in France before she found her passion in surfing “that brought me to Australia” in 2013.
She counted herself lucky with surfing on the peninsula with sand and rocky bottoms in different directions, “creating a multitude of options for diverse swell and wind conditions”.
Now back at the top of her game after her health scare, Tina said the title win was “very special” and hoped it would “inspire people to never give up and remain confident no matter what”.
“My health journey taught me inestimable things and it’s a big part of this win – and equally important, the support and love from my family and friends and the surf community including Maladiction Longboarders and team Victoria.
“I feel incredibly grateful to receive so much support from loving and inspiring people.”
Winners of the open men’s and women’s divisions earn a spot in the Australian surfing team “The Irukandjis” for next year’s International Surfing Association World Longboard Championship.
MORNINGTON Civic Bowls and Social Club is enjoying the benefits of a long-anticipated veranda extension to its pavilion.
Completed three months ago, the structure spans 25 metres by four metres, providing a comfortable, sheltered area overlooking the greens, allowing people to relax, watch games, and socialise.
It also has skylights and an insulated roof giving protection from the sun, and rain - no matter the season.
The project was made possible thanks to a state government grant and support from the Mornington Peninsula Shire.
Works included new guttering and drainpipes as well as new lights.
Max Goding, who was the club’s board chairman at the time of getting the project off the ground, said the new veranda would play a central role in improved the comfort and atmosphere of the club, particularly for social events.
“It’s a great benefit to the club. It allows us to have an outside area where we can entertain,” he said.
“We will soon add further facilities to complement the whole area.”
Goding said the upgrade would build on its reputation as a welcoming and well-equipped places for bowlers and the wider community who wish to hire the space for events.
Brendan Rees
TINA Balland surfs her way to victory at Cabarita Beach, NSW. Pictures: Supplied
MORNINGTON Civic Bowls & Social Club Inc. members Athol Aldous, Max Goding and Mick Mann. Picture: Gary Sissons
Mornington Bowls rolls out veranda upgrade
SOUTHERN Peninsula Community Support CEO Jeremy Maxwell with Pat Randall. Picture: Yanni
FRANKSTON TIMES scoreboard
Big Al wins it for Skye United
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
ALEX Van Heerwarden’s transfer deadline-day return to Skye United played a crucial role in Friday night’s 2-1 win over near neighbours Peninsula Strikers.
There was much to play for as both sides are locked in a fierce promotion tussle with St Kilda and Casey Comets.
The inform Strikers dominated the first half against Skye whose keeper Steve Hadjikakou had a blinder making superb saves to deny Campbell Steedman and Wayne Gordon.
Strikers broke the deadlock in the 24th minute when Steedman pulled the ball back for Cooper Andrews who side-footed home.
Laster in the half Skye nearly equalised against the run of play when Mitch Blake’s header rattled the post.
Strikers continued their profligacy in front of goal in the second half and paid dearly when Marcus Collier lashed home a loose ball in the box to make it 1-1 in the 63rd minute.
Eight minutes later two substitutes combined for the winning goal.
Shameit Sharma’s cross was met by the head of big Van Heerwarden and it was 2-1.
Skye held on for a crucial three points and with four games left we look certain to have an exciting finish to the State 2 season.
In VPL1 news Langwarrin lost 3-1 to FC Melbourne Srbija at Lawton Park on Saturday.
Langwarrin dominated the early stages of this clash but it was the away team that broke the deadlock in the 10th minute.
A Cameron Davies near post header from a Tom Lakic free-kick rolled past the despairing low dive from Langy keeper James Burgess.
Melbourne Srbija blew a great chance to increase the margin in the 15th minute but Emidio Rossi couldn’t convert from close range.
Burgess was forced off at half-time due to a groin injury and replaced by Branten Kindler but the young custodian was helpless to stop Marko Basic making it 2-0 in the 55th minute. Basic started and finished the move getting forward from midfield then playing the ball wide to the right before swivelling and striking the return with precision and power sending a low shot from just outside the area into the far corner of the Langy goal.
Langwarrin flirted with the notion of an unlikely comeback when Archie Macphee tucked away his shot in the 83rd minute but home team hopes
ended two minutes later.
Ryan Brown’s superb crossfield ball from the right was set up for Rossi who neatly dinked it over the head of the advancing Kindler and that was that.
In State 1 news Mornington handed Hampton East Brighton a comprehensive home defeat when running out a 4-0 victor at Dendy Park on Saturday.
Kieren Dover’s recent goalfest continued.
He opened the scoring in the 12th minute from a Ziggy Razuki cutback and doubled the margin 10 minutes later after playing a one-two with James Kelly then rounding a defender and hammering the ball home off the crossbar.
Shortly after Kelly added his name to the scoresheet when heading in a lovely flighted ball from Dylan Thomas.
It was 3-0 at half-time and game over.
The final goal came in the 93rd minute when Razuki played in substitute Jacob Brito who opened his scoring account for the Seagulls.
One of the turnarounds in Mornington’s recent fortunes has been the signing of Matt Hennessey who has been a rock at the back.
And Dover’s goals have now pro-
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pelled him to the top of the league’s scorers’ list.
In State 4 news Chelsea could have blown its promotion chances last Friday night losing 1-0 at home to league leader Endeavour United.
Gus Macleod’s men found the visitors difficult to break down and chances were few.
It looked though set pieces were Chelsea’s best avenue to goal especially from corners but Endeavour stood tall and keeper Matt Halliwell’s handling was sound.
The decisive moment in this clash came in the 27th minute and Endeavour captain Bonel Obradovic was the man on target.
There was a stalemate at Baxter Park on Saturday as the home team and FC Noble Hurricanes had to settle for a scoreless draw.
Baxter missed a lot of chances to maintain momentum gathered in recent weeks.
Hurricanes’ Mohammad Yaqoobi was sent off in the 73rd minute following a second caution but Baxter couldn’t break the visitors’ resistance.
Rosebud had a 4-2 away win over Lyndale United and Somerville Eagles won 2-0 at home against Frankston Pines.
Rosebud’s win was highlighted by
a contender for goal of the season from goalkeeper Colin McCormack.
He took a free-kick in the 22nd minute from just inside the attacking half and thumped the ball into the top far corner of goal.
The talented shot stopper had already hit the bar three times this season from free-kicks.
But Lyndale equalised against the run of play and it was 1-1 at the interval.
Seven minutes into the second half the visitors were back in front when Connor Wharton was brought down after a driving run into the box.
Barney Jophnson had no trouble converting.
Shortly after Joe Brown motored down the left then cut in beating two defenders before smashing the ball past Lyndale keeper Michael Napolitano to make it 3-1.
But Rosebud’s defensive frailties surfaced once more when the visitors made a hash of clearing from a corner and suddenly it was 3-2.
Almost on the final whistle an excellent dummy from Mark O’Connor let the ball run to Johnson outside the box and he hit a fine shot that took a slight deflection off the onrushing defender and into the top corner.
Somerville relied on talisman Marcus Anastasiou who opened the scor-
ing in the first half when he finished from a Joe Simmons cross and the home side went further ahead before half-time with Jack Gorbert’s header from an Alessio Izzo corner.
In State 5 Seaford United’s hopes of snatching a second-placed finish from the hands of Mount Eliza are slim despite Seaford’s 4-2 away win and Mount Eliza’s 2-2 draw last weekend.
Just four points separate the two local sides and much is at stake with a top-two finish guaranteeing State 5 status as part of the major league restructure taking place in the offseason.
Seaford was 3-0 up before Bunyip hit back on Saturday but it was too little too late for the home side.
Seaford’s scorers were Zain Ahmad (2), Backy Barakzoi and Luke Murray.
Mount Eliza had to settle for a point away to Casey Panthers on Saturday in a thrilling come-from-behind 2-2 draw.
All the goals came in the second half and the visitors stunned their host in the last few minutes.
Casey led 2-0 with goals from a deflected free-kick by Yaseen Laghmane and a Lucas Whiteside shot from inside the box.
But Gerry Rafferty’s men hit back from the penalty spot in the 89th minute with Michael Wright converting. And Wright was on hand four minutes later when a Cooper Tossavainen header struck the post and Wright headed in the rebound.
Aspendale was thumped 7-2 by champion elect Fortuna 60 last weekend while Mount Martha lost 2-0 away to Pakenham United.
James Macnab and Kailan Smith scored for Aspendale.
Next weekend is a catch-up round throughout the leagues.
No local clubs are in action.
On target: Skye United’s Alex Van Heerwarden (left) and Mornington’s Kieran Dover were pivotal players in their respective sides’ success last weekend. Pictures: Jordan M. Sport and Darryl Kennedy
As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing 110 dangerous and congested level crossings, with 87 already gone. It’s all about creating better connections across our suburbs, making your journey quicker, safer and easier. We’re
Train disruptions: Buses replace trains in both directions
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Road disruptions: Closed roads and lanes
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