Frankston Times 7th July 2026 by Mornington Peninsula News Group

Push for local park projects

Youth crime remains a concern

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

TWO teenagers have been charged after allegedly using a knife to rob another teenager at a Frankston bus stop.

Police allege that a teenager was sitting at a bus stop on Young Street just before 10am on 28 June when he was approached by two boys. The duo allegedly showed the victim a knife and stole his puffer jacket before leaving in a stolen Toyota.

Police say that shortly afterwards the same alleged offenders approached two teenagers at a bus stop on High Street in Cranbourne, and stole more clothing.

Police also allege that a third person was in the back seat of the Toyota at the time.

Police allege that the two people who got out of the car in Cranbourne were wearing ski masks, with one brandishing a knife.

Police spotted and began following the Toyota in Cranbourne at about 11am. They eventually pulled the car over in Dandenong and arrested three

teenage boys.

A 13-year-old boy was interviewed by detectives and released pending further investigation. A 16-year-old boy was charged with three counts of armed robbery and theft of a motor vehicle. A 17-year-old boy has been charged with three counts of armed robbery, theft of a motor vehicle and dangerous driving.

The two teenagers charged were remanded to appear before a children’s court at a later date.

Recently released figures from the Crime Statistics Agency show that there

were 17,079 criminal offences recorded in the Frankston LGA in the year ending March 2026, a decrease of 3.7 per cent from the year prior but still up a whopping 46 per cent since 2022.

After the release of the latest crime figures, Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Regional Operations Bob Hill sad “while pleasing to see overall crime slightly decrease, the reality is that overall crime in Victoria still remains far higher than both police and the community would like.”

“This is why we are absolutely com-

mitted to ensuring our highly trained officers are where they are needed most – in the community, patrolling the streets, deterring criminal behaviour and preventing crime. This approach is pivotal to achieving Victoria Police’s goal of reducing serious and violent crime by 5 percent each year,” Hill said. “The early indications are we’re making some positive steps to achieve this with armed robberies, carjackings, and aggravated home burglaries all reducing. (“Crime drops in Frankston after years of rises”, The Times 23/6/2026)

SIX Frankston parks, including Myrtle Reserve in Langwarrin (pictured), are vying for a share of Victorian Government funding. Community votes are set to determine which projects get the green light. See story page 3. Pictures: Supplied

Six parks in the running for grants

SIX Frankston parks are vying for a share of Victorian Government funding, with community votes set to determine which projects get the green light.

The parks are shortlisted in Round 2 of the state government’s $30m Pick My Park program, which supports new and upgraded parks across Victoria. Myrtle, Cavill and Burgess Reserves in Langwarrin, Escarpment and Alicudi Reserves in Frankston South, and Rotary Park in Carrum Downs are all in the running.

Residents can vote for their three favourite Frankston projects on the Pick My Park page on Engage Victoria before 4pm on 3 August.

“We often hear from residents about how important local parks and play spaces are to their families and neighbourhoods,” said Frankston mayor Cr Sue Baker.

Cr Baker said council had completed 28 play space upgrades across the municipality over the past five years. “We’re proud of these play spaces, but opportunities like Pick My Park help us to do even more,” she said.

At Rotary Park in Carrum Downs, proposed improvements guided by community feedback include upgraded picnic and BBQ facilities, a learn-to-ride/scooter circuit with traffic signs, an inclusive spinner and trampoline, a slide, cubby, new paths and upgraded landscaping.

Frankston Council secured $915,000 through Round 1 of the program across six local projects, which council matched to deliver a total investment of $1.83m in community infrastructure. The first of those projects –accessible path upgrades at George Pentland Botanic Gardens – is set to kick off shortly.

To vote, visit engage.vic.gov.au/pick-mypark and select the Southern Melbourne region.

A CONCEPT design for proposed upgrades at Rotary Park in Carrum Downs. Picture: Supplied

Home equity can help you stay in your home

FOR many Australians over 55, the family home represents far more than bricks and mortar. It is a place of memories, familiarity and independence, and for most people the goal is simple: stay there for as long as possible.

But as retirement approaches, homes that once felt perfectly suited can begin to show their age or no longer match changing lifestyle and mobility needs. Bathrooms may become less accessible; kitchens may feel dated and long-delayed improvements can start to feel urgent rather than optional.

Increasingly, homeowners are discovering that the equity built up in their property can be a powerful way to fund these changes through a Home Equity Release Loan, such as that offered by Inviva.

Renovating for lifestyle and longevity

Home renovations in retirement are often driven by two key motivations - enjoyment and future-proofing.

On one hand, many Australians simply want to refresh and modernise their homes so they can enjoy them more fully in retirement years. A new kitchen designed for entertaining family, improved indoor-outdoor living spaces, or energy-efficient upgrades can significantly improve day-to-day comfort.

On the other hand, a growing number of homeowners are thinking ahead. As mobility changes with age, practical modifications can make the difference between staying at home independently or needing to consider alternative living arrangements. This might include installing walk-in showers, widening doorways, adding ramps or improving lighting to reduce potential hazards.

Why a Home Equity Release Loan could be the solution

For many Australians over 55, the biggest challenge is not deciding what renovations are needed, but how to fund them.

A Home Equity Release Loan can provide a practical solution by allowing homeowners to access part of the wealth tied up in their property without needing to sell or move.

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• Lifetime occupancy guarantee where the loan is secured against your home and there is no fixed loan term, allowing you to remain in your home and community for as long as you wish.

• No negative equity guarantee ensuring you will never owe more than the market value of your property, providing peace of mind for you and your family.

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Pedestrian dead

A WOMAN has died after being struck by a car in Chelsea.

Police say the pedestrian was hit by a car in a car park near the intersection of Avondale Avenue and Nepean Highway at around 11.15am, 29 June.

Emergency services soon attended, but the woman died at the scene.

The driver of the car involved stopped to assist police with their enquiries. Detectives are now investigating the cause of the collision.

Police have asked any witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.

Operation targets licensed venues

A MAN will face Frankston Magistrates’ Court next month as part of a police operation investigating crimes at Melbourne’s licensed venues.

Police arrested the 19-year-old Cranbourne man as part of their investigation into a handle allegedly tasking offenders to commit crimes at licensed venues. The man was charged with possess proceeds of crime and possess controlled weapon, and was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 19 August.

During the arrest police seized four mobile phones, other electronic devices, an extendable baton, and four bank cards

allegedly not in the man’s name.

The arrest was part of Operation Eclipse. A statement from Victoria Police read that the operation was “established in April to target a range of serious and organised crime syndicates believed to be involved in the offending, as well as determining the motive for these attacks.

“The operation is led by specialist detectives including the Gang Crime Squad and Arson and Explosives Squad who continue to work closely with local police, in particular regional detectives who continue to respond to and investigate these incidents,” Victoria Police said. “Police continue to have an increased presence in both an overt and covert capacity throughout these entertainment precincts, including increased patrols of these areas and visits to licensed premises.”

POLICE arrest a 19-year-old, who is scheduled to face Frankston Magistrates’ Court next month. Picture: Supplied

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Kingston Council monitors set to stay

THE state government-appointed monitors overseeing Kingston Council have had their stay extended.

The extension was announced on 30 June, the day that the two monitors were scheduled to conclude their stay at council. The monitors’ term is now scheduled to end on 14 August, allowing them to remain at council while the Melaleuca Ward by-election takes place.

The latest extension is the second for the monitors. They were originally scheduled to leave council on 31 December last year, but had six months tacked onto their stay during the Christmas break. The two monitors are paid for by Kingston ratepayers at a cost of more than $1000 a day.

The state government’s decision last week blindsided some at Kingston Council. A media release issued by council at 1pm on 30 June read that the municipal monitors were “finalising work at Kingston”, only for an updated media release to be issued hours later confirming that they were set to stay.

Kingston mayor Cr Georgina Oxley said that council is “focused on serving the Kingston community” while the monitors are there. “Our priority continues to be delivering the services, infrastructure and advocacy our community relies on every day,” Cr Oxley said.

“We will continue to work constructively with the municipal monitors throughout the extended appointment while maintaining our focus on strong governance and delivering positive outcomes for our community.”

Kingston Council’s CEO Peter Bean, who had his contract extended last month, said that council will “continue

to support the monitors in their role while delivering for the Kingston community.”

“Our organisation has worked openly and constructively with the monitors throughout their appointment while continuing to deliver more than 100 services to our community,” Bean said. “We remain committed to strong governance, transparency and accountability, while ensuring our community continues to receive the high-quality services, facilities and support they expect from their council.”

The first media release issued by Kingston Council last week read the “the monitors are expected to provide their final report to the Minister for Local Government within the next two to four weeks”. The updated statement read “the Municipal Monitors are now expected to provide their final report to the Minister for Local Government following the conclusion of their appointment on 14 August 2026.”

“The extension was advised late this

afternoon by the Minister for Local Government, Paul Hamer, and will see the monitors remain in place through the upcoming Melaleuca Ward by-election before providing their final report to the minister,” the council statement issued last week read.

The decision to re-appoint the monitors sparked a flurry of activity on social media. Deputy mayor Sarah O’Donnell posted “I wish I had a clear answer but I don’t! Zero clarity and as an elected councillor representing the City of Kingston I have not received any information informing me as to why this has happened. I will keep you informed as I can.

“My absolute apologies to all Kingston residents, you deserve better, we all do. The VEC are responsible for the by-election, not monitors!”

Cr Caroline White wrote on Facebook “Labor just can’t help themselves can they? Still playing funny buggers on the City of Kingston ratepayers’ purse”. Brodie

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KINGSTON Council offices. Picture: Supplied

UPGRADE works at Banyan Reserve in Carrum Downs are underway.

The $2.03 million project is being paid for by Frankston Council and the Victorian Government. When completed the upgraded reserve will feature a new play space, and a purposebuilt pump BMX track.

Frankston mayor Sue Baker said “as more families choose to call Carrum Downs and Skye home, it’s important that our parks and community spaces grow with them.”

“We’re investing in places where children can explore, young people can be active, and families can spend quality time together as these are all critical to community wellbeing,” she said. “We’ll continue advocating for further investment in our growing Carrum Downs and Skye community, including projects like the Len Phelps Pavilion redevelopment - one of our priorities ahead of the state election - to ensure local facilities keep pace with demand, particularly to support ongoing sports participation for women and girls.”

Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “local sport and recreation is the lifeblood of Carrum Downs, bringing communities and families together. That’s why we’re investing in this new pump track and play space so more local families and more young people can stay active.”

“This is about making sport and recreation more accessible — with better facilities like this pump track and play space giving local riders, children and families a place to build skills, confidence and enjoy being active,” she said. The upgrade is expected to be completed later this year.

CONSTRUCTION works begin at Banyan Reserve.

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Sisters give birth a day apart

KAITLAN discovered she was pregnant just one day after her sister Jackie had shared her own news, and the coincidence followed them right through to delivery.

“I showed my partner a positive test the next day, and we were so excited, scared and feeling all the emotions at once. We were going to be parents too,” said Kaitlan.

“It was amazing watching our bumps grow together. Having my sister reassure me every step of the way made everything feel less daunting.”

Both women were expecting girls,

and both gave birth in the maternity unit at Peninsula University Hospital, with Kaitlan’s daughter, Addison, born on 13 May and Jackie’s daughter, Elora, the following day.

The pair had different birth experiences – one natural, the other an emergency caesarean.

“All the doctors and midwives were so caring; I felt safe about every decision that came my way,” said Kaitlan.

“The new hospital felt clean and organised. The doctors and midwives were very professional, but also up for a laugh or a chat, which

made the environment feel calm,” said Jackie.

Now home with their newborns, both sisters are looking forward to watching their daughters’ bond grow.

“It’s exciting and so beautiful knowing they will grow up so close together and experience life side by side,” said Jackie.

“Kait and I have been close our whole lives, being just a year apart – it’s really special to know our girls will be too.”

‘Untapped generosity’ will shape Frankston

AFTER being named the recipient of the “Most Promising Politician” award at a summit in Singapore, Frankston mayor Kris Bolam has highlighted the importance of generous residents to the future of Frankston. The Global Good Governance Summit brings together policymakers from across the world. The theme of this year’s summit was the responsible integration of artificial intelligence.

After taking home the award at the summit, Cr Bolam said that community investment is key to Frankston’s future. Bolam said that money he helped raise during his last term as mayor, a total of $246,000 towards causes such as the Accessible Beach Pilot and the Frankston Charitable Trust, show that “there is depthless, untapped generosity throughout Frankston.”

“Vital causes do not need to rely solely on ratepayers or taxpayers; there is an amazing collective spirit out there that can also help,” Cr Bolam said.

Cr Bolam is advocating for council to appoint a “Philanthropic Officer” to continue this work.

Cr Bolam was first elected to serve the 2008-2012 term. After a break from 20122016, he has served on Frankston Council for the last ten years. He has served as mayor three times.

FRANKSTON councillor Kris Bolam accepting an award in Singapore. Picture: Supplied

Student walks 400,000 steps for ‘Poppa’

Sarah Halfpenny sarah@baysidenews.com.au

THE morning after his grandfather died, 16-year-old Jack Gilmour laced up his shoes and kept his promise.

At 7:30am on Monday 29 June, just hours after his beloved ‘Poppa David’ passed away in hospital, the St Bede’s College Year 11 student set out from his Cheltenham home on the first day of his seven-day, 400,000-step fundraising challenge for Motor Neurone Disease. David’s final hours on Sunday 28 June had been spent watching his much-loved Kangaroos record a win.

Jack had spent the preceding week visiting his grandfather in hospital.

“He was aware of what was going on with my planned walk,” said Jack. “He went knowing what was happening.”

David, who lived in Black Rock, had been a constant presence in Jack’s younger years, often picking him up from school and going on walks together. When not with his grandchildren, David regularly donated his time to St Vincent de Paul’s and attended church every Sunday.

“He was just a very funny guy and he just loved hanging out with his grandkids,” said Jack. “He was an incredibly caring man.”

The family first noticed something was wrong about three years ago, when David began repeating phrases and losing his memory. He was initially diagnosed with dementia, but further brain scans revealed the true cause.

“Over the last six months, his health just really hit the wall pretty quickly,” said Jack. David received an official MND diagnosis about 10 weeks ago, though it is believed the disease had been present for much longer.

The idea for the challenge came to Jack in a moment of reflection at home with his younger brother Lachie.

“I was thinking, what could I do to give some respect to Poppa with something that he loved to do,” said Jack. “I wanted to push myself to the limits.”

400,000 people worldwide are currently living with MND, which is why Jack chose that number as the step count for his challenge.

At roughly 60,000 steps a day (the equivalent of walking from Southland to the MCG and back), Jack was setting out around 7am each morning and arriving home in the early evening. In the first four days, he had already covered the distance to the MCG twice and walked as far as Frankston, with family and friends joining him along the way. Each evening, he visited the Danny Frawley Centre in Moorabbin for ice bath recovery.

His fundraising goal for Fight MND started at $4,000, but was soon bumped up. “I was just buzzing because everyone got around it,” said Jack, after the target was reached in under 48 hours.

The goal now stands at $16,000, with over $13,000 already raised.

“MND is a disease that is incurable and also genetic,” he said. “We need to find a cure for it, because otherwise it will affect generations and generations to come.”

To donate to Jack’s fundraiser for Fight MND, visit gofund.me/0f45f9c2f or follow him on Instagram at @stepmnd

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JACK Gilmour is tackling a 400,000 step challenge. Picture: Supplied

Rotary recognises Mount Eliza bookshop for neurodiverse inclusion

Sarah Halfpenny sarah@baysidenews.com.au

WHEN Sonja and Ian Duric opened Stories by the Sea in Mount Eliza last year, inclusion was in the blueprint.

The independent bookshop has been recognised with the Stan Spencer Award from the Rotary Club of Mount Eliza, which honours significant contributions to education and community life on the peninsula.

Sonja and Ian are parents to Neave, who is autistic, and together they spent years confronting the barriers the world places in front of neurodiverse young adults, so their vision for the shop grew from lived experience.

Their idea was to open a “sanctuary” – their word – where stories, community, creativity, acceptance and social justice could share one room.

“Local awards serve as a powerful sign that the community believes in our vision,” said Sonja Duric.

“It is pretty special.”

The physical space was designed by the owners’ own design practice

StudioBE and built by Nick Leong of Onset Arts, with the layout developed through five years of research into sensory comfort alongside Distinguished Professor Dr. Winnie Dunn.

The aim was a calm, warm and accessible environment for neurodiverse staff and customers. First Nations books are shelved prominently as a deliberate signal that “first people come first,” said Duric.

Since opening, the shop has evolved into what Duric calls a “vital cultural space” for the village, integrating local art, handmade objects and vinyl

records alongside books. They also run a “very, very busy” events calendar of at least one event per week, including author talks and storytime sessions for younger readers. Today, more than half the team identifies as neurodiverse or disabled,

alongside NDIS participants who attend through the MiLife Work Immersion Program. Experienced staff Mel (a textile artist, marketing practitioner and yoga teacher) and Emma (a librarian), both work three days a week, anchoring the day-to-day

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operations and supporting younger team members.

Among the NDIS participants is 18-year-old Will Morrison, who also received a Shine On Award from Rotary this year for his courage, determination and personal growth. Will

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works four hours a week alongside his support worker Heather, and has learned both the shop’s cataloguing software and counter service.

“Will is very techy and capable – he is often teaching me hacks using our point-of-sale software,” said Duric.

The shop has a core commitment to a biopsychosocial model of disability, which is the principle that the environment, not the individual, is what disables a person.

“We want to create a place where people feel valued, capable and included,” said Duric.

“Many of these young people simply need an opportunity and the right environment to thrive. We are committed to providing that with dignity, kindness and genuine support.”

They are currently in what Duric calls a “bridge phase”, transitioning from a passion project to a sustainable business, and operate with a weekly shortfall while working towards Social Enterprise status. The Stan Spencer Award prize money will help cover immediate staffing and operational costs while that work continues.

Duric told The Times the shop’s approach relies on “divergent thinking” and focusing on what is possible.

“It looks like a warm, low-stress environment where individual learning styles and personalities are accepted without judgment,” said Duric.

“It is also reflected on the shelves themselves – the team deliberately curates stories representing diverse backgrounds so that anyone who walks in can see a reflection of themselves and know they belong.”

Enough is enough. Here’s the Plan

By Ann-Marie Hermans RECENTLY,

I made multiple social media posts about a teenage boy being bailed out after a firebombing, only to commit another crime, only to be bailed out again.

And honestly, I’m over it. Every day brings another crime headline.

And it’s not just the news. Out in the community, I hear the stories of assault, car theft and gang fights that don’t make it to the papers.

It feels relentless.

Up in Parliament House, I have said the word ‘crime’ in the chamber 474 times across 96 different speeches and motions. Don’t get me wrong, it is an honour to be advocating for our community as a member of Parliament, and I am grateful to every single person who shares their story with me.

But I am tired of bringing the same issues straight to the Labor Government, only for them to keep turning a blind eye.

So, I want to take this moment to focus on the way forward.

There is a real plan – sensible, clear, and actionable – to start fixing what’s gone wrong. It starts with 3,000 more police, and 200 additional PSOs who will return to local train stations.

Because it’s not rocket science – when there’s less police, crime increases.

It also delivers Break Bail, Face Jail and Adult Time for Adult Crime. It’s time to make things right and put victims ahead of criminals again. And this is just a snapshot. The Liberals and Nationals have 3 more clear steps in their plan to keep Victoria safe. I encourage you to visit vic.liberal.org.au to read the full policy or contact my office and we will send you a copy.

Because in times like these, a clear plan is a light at the end of the tunnel.

BRONTE, Will, Emma, Neave, Ian, Coco, Sonja and Anu. Picture: Gary Sissons

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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.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (Final, Mls) Blindfolded comedians take on the last team task.

8.40 NCIS. (Ma) A navy lieutenant resurfaces a year after her plane vanished with a story that doesn’t quite add up. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.40

Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Horrible Bosses. (2011, MA15+) 10.35 Seinfeld. 11.35 Rugby Heaven. 12.35am Love Island Games. 1.45 Below Deck. 2.35 Jeopardy! UK. 3.30 Big Rigs

Friday, July 10

ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Compass. (R) 10.30 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 11.00 Race Around The World. (Ml, R)

12.00

ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) 1.45 Ground Up. (Ml, R)

2.20 The Assembly. (PG, R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Monty Don’s British Gardens. Monty Don explores London’s most beautiful gardens.

8.30 Saint-Pierre. (Mv) Fitz and Arch engage in a game of cat and mouse as they race to determine an assassin’s target.

9.15 Gruen. (PG, R) Presented by Wil Anderson.

9.55 Would I Lie To You?

Hosted by Rob Brydon.

10.25 ABC Late News.

10.40 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

11.15 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R)

12.00 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Quarter-final. France v Morocco. Continued. 8.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. USA v Belgium. Replay. 11.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. Argentina v Egypt. Replay. 2.30 BBC News At Ten. 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. 4.30 The Cook Up. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 6. Highlights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Your Money & Your Life. (PG) 1.30 Border

6.00 Mastermind Australia. The weekly winners return.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 MOVIE: Journey Home, David Gulpilil. (2025, Ml, R)

The late David Gulpilil is laid to rest. Danzal Baker, Hugh Jackman. 9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7. Hagetmau to Bordeaux. 175.1km flat stage. From France.

1.55 Great British Railway Journeys. (R)

2.30 Mirusia: Live In Concert. (R)

4.00 Tradfest: The Dublin Castle Sessions. (R)

4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Quarter-final. From Los Angeles Stadium, California, US.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dino Island. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.30 MOVIE: Lemony Snicket’s A Series Of Unfortunate Events. (2004, PG) 9.20 Caper Crew. 10.05 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.55 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown.

A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 18. Collingwood v North Melbourne. From Marvel Stadium, Melbourne.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the match.

11.15 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.

11.45 To Be Advised.

1.25 ICU. (PGa, R) A man is admitted with serious burns.

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 Escape To The Chateau. Winter brings magic to the Chateau.

8.30 MOVIE: Monster-In-Law. (2005, Ms, R) A woman faces opposition from her future mother-in-law, who is determined to prevent her son’s wedding. Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan.

10.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 12. Semi-finals.

12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 12 Late. Semi-finals.

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R)

Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa, R) Mary and Tom finally purchased a dream home.

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 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.40 The Big Bang Theory. (PGs, R) 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.05 WorldWatch. 6.05 Inside The Huddle. 6.35 Over The Black Dot. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 Mysteries Unearthed. 9.50 Wogball: Australia’s Beautiful Game. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. USA v Belgium. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

Bedevil. Continued. (1993, PG) 6.40 Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 8.20 The Lady Vanishes. (1938, PG) 10.15 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 12.20pm The Tracker. (2002, M) 2.10 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 4.15 Storm Boy. (1976, PG) 5.55 Whale Rider. (2002, PG) 7.50 We Are Still Here. (2022, M) 9.30 Charlie’s Country. (2013, M) 11.30 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.40 The Magic Canoe. 9.10 Spartakus. 10.00 Guardians Of The Wild. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: In The Zone. (2018, PG) 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.35 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Guardians Of The Wild. 7.30 MOVIE: Yolngu Boy. (2001, M) 9.10 MOVIE: Mad Bastards. (2010, MA15+) 11.05 Late Programs.

Saturday, July 11

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

Round 16. Geelong v Richmond. From GMHBA Stadium, Victoria. 3.00 The Assembly. (PG, R) 3.40 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. (R) 4.30 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.35 Landline. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. Switzerland v Colombia. Replay. 10.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Quarter-final. France v Morocco. Replay. 1.30 Al Jazeera. 2.00 BBC News At Ten. 2.30 France 24. 3.00 PBS News. 4.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. 4.30 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (R) 5.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7. Highlights.

6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) Sharon is anxious to be a godmother.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

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

7.30 Cooper & Fry. (M) Cooper wrestles with his past as he and Fry investigate the death of a teenage girl.

9.05 Doc Martin. (PGa, R) The surgery is chaotic with both Martin and Louisa now practising from it.

9.50 The Capture. (MA15+v, R) As the scale of the conspiracy reveals itself, Carey makes a surprising decision.

10.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Continuous music programming.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Jewels Of The Mediterranean: Hvar. (PGa) A tour of Hvar, the longest island in Croatia.

8.25 National Parks From Above: Ireland. (R) A view from the skies over Ireland’s two largest landlocked parks, Wicklow Mountains and Glenveagh.

9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8. 2.00 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v, R)

3.45 Bamay. (R) 4.20 Tradfest: The Dublin Castle Sessions. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.05 Sesame Street. 11.30 Wiggle. 11.45 Andy And The Band. 1.30pm PJ Masks. 1.50 Kangaroo Beach. 2.30 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Octonauts. 4.10 Dino Dex. 5.10 Isadora Moon. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.55 Chopped Jnr. 10.00 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. Continued. (2019, PG) 7.15 Whale Rider. (2002, PG)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 7. Townsville 500. Day 1. Qualifying. 2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 7. Townsville 500. Day 1. Pre-race and race. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs. 8.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team wanders with wolfhounds through Ireland. 8.30 MOVIE: The Lost World: Jurassic Park. (1997, PGv, R) A research team is sent to investigate an island populated by dinosaurs. Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore, Pete Postlethwaite. 11.05 To Be Advised. 12.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 7. Townsville 500. Day 1. Qualifying. Highlights.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Great Australian Detour Snow. (R) 12.30 Find My Beach House Australia. (PG, R) 1.00 Space Invaders. (PGa, R)

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Charlotte is looking for a dog to give her best friend, Zeke the pug, some love. Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa) Jacquie and John have owned a main street pub for 14 years but are looking for someone to take over. 9.40 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) Multiple resources are dispatched to a patient who has fallen from a tree and has an open wrist fracture. Paramedics attend to a male who has been vomiting blood and is in need of urgent medical attention. 12.00 FBI. (Mv, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7. Highlights. 4.05 BBC News At Ten. 4.30 France 24. 5.00 PBS News. 6.10 Mastermind Aust. 6.40 The Mega-Brands That Built The World. 7.35 Abandoned Americana. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 The Expanse. (Premiere) 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. Argentina v Egypt. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7.30 MOVIE: The Notebook. (2004, PGals, R) An old man reads a love story. Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling.

10.00 MOVIE: The Blind Side. (2009, PGdlv, R) A homeless teenager becomes a gridiron player. Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw.

12.30 Wimbledon 2026 Pre-Show.

1.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 13 Late. Women’s final. 4.00 Great Australian Detour Snow. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

Frankston

Sunday, July 12

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Monty Don’s British Gardens. (R) 2.30 Race Around The World. (PG, R) 3.30 The Assembly. (PG, R) 4.10 Grand Designs. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Reviving The Mullet Run.

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

7.30 Race Around The World. The racers fly off to destinations separately.

8.30 Ground Up. (Final, Ml) Hugh’s dog is kidnapped and the football department’s database is hacked.

9.05 The Capture. (Final, MA15+v)

An impossible situation awaits Carey as she is drawn deeper into Simon’s insidious plan. 10.20 Cooper & Fry. (Ma, R)

11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.45 Poh’s Kitchen. (R)

3.15 Doc Martin. (PGa, R) 4.05 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 DW English News. 6.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Quarter-final. 9.30 Al Jazeera News. 10.00 PBS News Horizons. 10.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Quarter-final. 1.30 Motorcycle Racing. ProMX Championship. Round 6. From Loy Yang Park, Victoria. Replay. 4.30 Building The Snowy. (PG, R) 5.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8. Highlights.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Eiffel Tower: Life Behind The Scenes: Pt 2. (PG) A look at the tower’s Le Jules Verne restaurant.

8.30 Mont-Saint-Michel: Rising Again. (R) Looks at Mont-Saint-Michel, a triumph of technical prowess, spiritual ambition and architectural audacity. 9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 9.

2.30 Putin’s Crisis. (Mav, R)

3.30 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PGl, R)

4.25 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

6.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 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 18. Melbourne v Richmond. 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 GolfBarons.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal)

8.30 7NEWS Spotlight. Focuses on major breaking news events and long-form investigations of national significance.

9.30 7NEWS: Disappearance Of William Tyrrell. (R) Looks at the disappearance of William Tyrrell.

10.50 Autopsy USA: Grace Kelly. (Ma, R)

11.50 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 7. Townsville 500. Day 2. Qualifying. Highlights.

12.50 Angelyne. (Ml)

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 9News Sunday.

7.00 LEGO Masters Bricktacular. (PG) The teams build moving DC Universe action scenes.

8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.30 9News Late.

10.00 The First 48: Thick As Thieves. (Malv) Two people are killed in a home invasion.

11.00 Love Cheats. (Mal) 12.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 12.30 Wimbledon 2026 Pre-Show. 1.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 14 Late. Men’s final. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Guest judge is Marion Grasby. 8.15 Watson. (PGadsv) While visiting another hospital, Watson becomes convinced that a patient is suffering from locked-in syndrome and has been mistaken for being in a coma for over a decade. 9.15 FBI. (Mals) Maggie partners with Eva to hunt a killer after a shocking daytime stabbing in a New York City park, discovering the assassin has a hit list when another person dies. 12.00 10 News+. (R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Motorcycle Racing. ProMX Championship. Round 6. 4.00 France 24. 4.30 Bamay. 4.50 PBS Washington Week. 5.15 PBS News Compass Points. 5.45 The Food That Built The World. 6.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 The Expanse. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. Switzerland v Colombia. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.15 Tabby McTat. 5.40 Super Monsters. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45 The Lady Grace Mysteries. (Premiere) 8.10 Epic Adventures With Bertie Gregory. (Premiere) 8.50 Animal Park. 10.20 Secrets Of The Zoo. 11.05 Late Programs.

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ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

2.20pm MOVIE: Araatika: Rise Up! (2021, PG) 3.50 Generations Of Men. 4.05 Dream Whisperer. 5.10 Australian Music Vault: Vika And Linda Bull. 6.40 Guardians Of The Wild. 7.30 Blue Water Empire. 8.30 Emily: I Am Kam. 9.40 MOVIE: The New Boy. (2023, M) 11.40 Late Programs.

Philadelphia. Continued. (1993, PG) 8.10 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 10.15 Bridge Of Spies. (2015) 12.55pm My Summer Of Love. (2004, M) 2.30 Whale Rider. (2002, PG) 4.25 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 6.30 To Catch A Thief. (1955, PG) 8.30 Butcher’s Crossing. (2022) 10.30 Unfaithful. (2002, MA15+) 12.45am Rambo: First Blood Part II. (1985, MA15+) 2.35 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.

Monday, July 13

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R) 2.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R)

Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

Investigative journalism program.

9.20 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser.

9.35 If You’re Listening. (R) 10.00 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Lucy Worsley’s Victorian Murder Club. (PGa, R) 12.05 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 12.50 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8. Highlights. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 9. Highlights. 1.00 BBC News At Ten. 1.20 France 24. 1.50 PBS News Compass Points. 2.20 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.55 Pharaohs Of The Two Lands. (R) 4.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. (R) 4.30 The Cook Up. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 9. Highlights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael Palin: Into Iraq. (Ms, R) Michael Palin visits the site of Babylon.

8.30 24 Hours In Emergency: Brave New World. (Mal) A 40-year-old is rushed to Queen’s Medical Centre after sustaining a severe facial injury at work.

9.25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) Hosted by Jimmy Carr.

10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Gomorrah. (MA15+av, R)

2.35 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (R)

4.20 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Elon Musk’s Twitter Storm. 9.05 The Expanse. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Quarter-final. France v Morocco. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.35 Chopped Jnr. 10.20 Kids Baking C’ship. 11.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Born To Dance. Continued. (2015, PG) 6.50 The NeverEnding Story. (1984) 8.40 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 10.45 Butcher’s Crossing. (2022) 12.50pm Aftersun. (2022, M) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.15 The Monk And The Gun. (2023, PG, Dzongkha, English) 5.20 Roman Holiday. (1953, PG) 7.30 Sense And Sensibility. (1995) 10.00 My Neighbour Totoro. (1988, PG) 11.40 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Blue Water Empire.

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6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 11.30 Escape To The Country. 12.30pm Your Money & Your Life. 1.00 The Master. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Better Homes. 3.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.30 My Greek Odyssey. 5.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 The Coroner. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Landscapers. (Premiere) 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 2. St George Illawarra Dragons v Parramatta Eels. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 19. Manly Sea

9.40 Emergency. 10.40 Late Programs.

Morning Programs. 9.10 Australian Ninja Warrior. 1.10pm Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance Championship. 24 Hours of Le Mans. Highlights. 2.20 Surfing Aust. 2.50 The Summit. 5.30 MOVIE: Dennis The Menace. (1993, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Inception. (2010, M) 10.30 MOVIE: Rambo: Last Blood. (2019, MA15+) 12.25am

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) David comes clean.

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGa) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.

9.20 The Rookie. (Mav) Juarez thinks Penn’s recent string of bad luck is the result of a curse.

10.20 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.

11.20 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League.

12.20 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R)

1.20 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

Today. 9.00

9News Morning. 12.00 LEGO Masters Bricktacular. (PG, R) 1.30 Find My Beach House Australia. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGl) The guides take a road trip down the NSW south coast.

8.40 Footy Classified. (Ml) A team of footy experts tackles the AFL’s big issues and controversies.

9.40 Players. (Ml) A look at all the AFL news.

10.40 9News Late.

11.10 100% Footy. (Mal)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 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 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 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. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Amateur cooks take to the kitchen. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete

Tuesday, July 14

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Stuff The British Stole: The Zong. (Final, PG)

8.30 When The River Rose. A look at the effects of the 2022 Lismore floods. 9.25 I Was Actually There: Beaconsfield Mine Disaster. (PGl, R) A look at the Beaconsfield Mine collapse.

10.00 Compass. (R)

10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.05 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 12.50 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PGa, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Portugal With Michael Portillo. (R) Michael Portillo’s journey in Portugal continues in Braga, its oldest city, and Ponte de Lima, its oldest town.

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi looks at the ethics and concerns surrounding DNA testing, with 26 million people worldwide having willingly shared their genetic information with private companies.

9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10.

2.00 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (Mas, R)

2.55 TradFest: The Fingal Sessions. (R) 4.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Semi-final.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Mackenzie’s patience wears thin.

7.30 First Dates Australia. (Ma) Music lovers Adrian and Zara seek harmony.

8.40 Doc. (Ma) On Michael’s first day as Chief of Internal Medicine, Joan arrives at the hospital as a patient in dire straits.

9.40 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+l) Gordon Ramsay visits a southern cuisine restaurant.

10.40 The Agenda Setters. (R)

11.40 Happy’s Place. (PGal)

12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R)

1.10 The Outdoor Room With Jamie Durie. (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 Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGls)

8.30 Outback Terror: The Falconio Murder: Mind Of The Murderer/ The Borrow Pit. (Premiere, Masv) Experts profile

6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Front Up 2000. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Homicide. 2.20 The Grudge. 2.50 Food Lovers’ Guide. 4.10 BBC News At Ten. 4.40 France 24. 5.10 PBS News. 6.10 Alone Netherlands. (Final) 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Sports Gone Wrong. (Premiere) 9.00 The Expanse. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Quarter-final. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Ice Age. 9.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.55 BattleBots. 10.45 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

The Orator. Continued. (2011, PG, Samoan) 7.35 To Catch A Thief. (1955, PG) 9.35 Sense And Sensibility. (1995) 12.05pm The Idol. (2015, M, Arabic) 2.00 My Neighbour Totoro. (1988, PG) 3.40 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 5.40 Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 7.30 The Outsiders. (1983, M) 9.10 High Fidelity. (2000) 11.20 Begin Again. (2013, M) 1.20am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Ocean Parks. 11.00 Living Black. 11.30 Homeland Story. 1pm Impact: Dick Gregory. 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30

Wednesday, July 15

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. (R) 11.15 Back Roads. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Back Roads. (R) 2.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Semi-final. Continued. 7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Quarter-final. Replay. 10.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Quarter-final. Replay. 1.30 Al Jazeera. 2.00 BBC News At Ten. 2.30 France 24. 3.00 PBS News. 4.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. 4.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10. Highlights.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Gruen. (Final, PG) Presented by Wil Anderson.

8.35 Spicks And Specks. (PG) Hosted by comedian Adam Hills.

9.10 Race Around The World. (R) The racers fly off to destinations separately.

10.10 QI. (Return, Mal)

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 11.40 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 12.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Return, l) Ten survivalists are taken to Sapmi, Finland, where they face a gruelling survival experiment.

9.45 Coldwater. (Malv) Keen to expose the truth about Tommy, John and Fiona invite him and Rebecca to lunch.

10.40 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 11. 2.10 Journey Of The Pelicans: An Outback Mystery. (R) 3.00 TradFest: The Fingal Sessions. (R) 4.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Semi-final.

Highlights. 4.05 BBC News At Ten. 4.35 France 24. 5.05 PBS News. 6.10 Mysteries From Above. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 The Expanse. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Quarter-final. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Steven Universe. 9.55 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 Ninjago. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Clockwatchers. Continued. (1997, PG) 6.50 The Monk And The Gun. (2023, PG, Dzongkha, English) 8.55 Roman Holiday. (1953, PG) 11.05 The Perks Of Being A Wallflower. (2012, M) 1pm Begin Again. (2013, M) 2.55 Sense And Sensibility. (1995) 5.25 Local Hero. (1983, PG) 7.30 The Client. (1994, M) 9.50 The Fly. (1986, MA15+) 11.35 Dark Age. (1987, MA15+) 1.20am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm MOVIE: Another Country. (2015, PG) 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.35 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGad)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R) 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. (PG) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.

10.00 The Agenda Setters. (R) 11.00 The Fall And Rise Of Reggie Dinkins. (PGas) 11.30 Stumble. (PGals)

12.00 Everything I Know About Love. (Premiere, MA15+dls) 1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

Andy Lee. (PGls, R) 1.00

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Tipping Point: Travel Guides. (PG) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 8.45 NRL Origin Story. Before 1980, NSW dominated as the “Origin” rule let players play where they started their career, not lived. 10.00 9News Late.

10.30 Bad Blood. (MA15+avv)

11.30 A Killer Makes A Call. (Ma) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Drive TV Presents. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 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.

Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Amateur cooks take to the

COMMUNITY EVENTS

CALENDAR

Interesting letters in last week’s papers

There were some interesting letters in last weeks paper.

First up Maureen Donelly (Australia should embrace multiculturalism, Letters 30/6/26) who certainly sees things differently to me. She wrote “my doctor is Polish, my dentists are Egyptian and Indian and a Pakistani taxi driver is there if I need him”.

If we can assume that Maureen doesn’t rack up a huge airline bill to visit her doctor and dentist then I would guess they are actually Australians of a diferent background.

It’s sad that we still have people that only see foreigners instead of seeing Australians that come from a divergent background. It’s that view of seeing many different races instead of one united country under one flag that led to more young muslim Australians going overseas to join ISIS than joined the ADF over the same time frame.

Then there was Mr Steiner (History repeats, Letters 30/6/26) who shows a total lack of understanding of the result of the Farrow byelection.

If Mr Steiner could look past his hysterical One Nation/Nazis spiel he would find that Farrow was about one thing and one thing only; water.

Where as Labor and the Greens were calling for more water to be reserved for the environment, the Climate 200 backed candidate wanted a drastic reduction on even the Greens plan.

Get-up poured $600,000 in a mis-information plan aimed at One Nation and failed miserably.

G. Free, Mt Martha Visionary mission

All power to those trying to save the vacant land in Armstrong Rd, McCrae (Residents push to secure open public space in McCrae, The News 30/6/26).

The value of community space is well established, and this block’s tree canopy provides both habitat and shade.

A useful benchmark is the 3–30–300 urban greening guideline, which promotes wellbeing and liveability by ensuring everyone can see at least three trees from home, the neighbourhood has at least 30 per cent canopy cover, and no one lives more than 300 metres from a public green space of at least one hectare. While McCrae is generally well-treed by suburban standards, the neighbourhood in question falls short of these measures when viewed at street scale.

Even in new subdivisions in Victoria, around 5–10 per cent of land is typically set aside for public open space.

Here, the Armstrong Rd site is the only green space in the subdivision and is about 0.4 hectares—just 1.5 per cent of the surrounding 26.5-hectare precinct bounded by Bayview Road, Talbot Grove and Albert Avenue, well below today’s expectations.

Residents are therefore well within their rights to advocate for the retention of this small but valuable pocket of established green space. If successful, future residents will thank them for their foresight.

Ray Peck, Hawthorn

Flinders pier

All good intentions aside, but what exactly is the point of rebuilding the wooden section of the Flinders pier (Flinders Pier restoration abandoned, The News 30/6/26).

There is a recent concrete pier running beside the remaining and rebuilt sections of the wooden pier and whilst it would be nice to rebuild the old wooden section it would serve no actual practical purpose that the concrete one does not already achieve.

Surely the money could be better spent elsewhere, for example fixing some the potholes that plague roads on the peninsula.

Ross Hudson, Mount Martha

Reject AI

Having recently won tickets to Lightscape in the Botanical Gardens, for my short sentence on why I would like to attend, I was dismayed to find many of the other 74 winners had submitted sentences written by AI! So I was very pleased to read Cameron McCullough’s article stating our favourite local newspaper does not accept AI articles.

This local paper is the one and only reliable way we have of knowing what is going on on the peninsula; of publicly voicing our opinions and wishes, and celebrating our successes; and of holding those in power to some sort of account. Are we treasuring it as we should? Imagine life here without a local newspaper - we’d be in the dark and at the mercy of the less scrupulous.

I was delighted to find we can support The News to assure its ongoing existence, by becoming a presspatron at mpnews.presspatron. com.

If 500 of us pledge $10 per month, that’s $5000, which surely would help. I hope my fellow peninsulites will rise to the occasion and keep this valuable paper going. $5 per month … $2… $1.....?

Paula Polson, Dromana

Support the local paper

T he News editorial on artificial intelligence (AI – the biggest risk in our 20-year history, The News 23/6/26) isn’t the first time newspapers have been told they’re doomed.

In 1845, editors feared the telegraph would destroy the industry. The burning of books during the Hitler years. More recently, South Africa burned newspapers to exert political control, and when China did the same, journalism found a way to return.

Newspapers adapted and became stronger. What saved them then, and what will save them now, is community support.

Our local paper doesn’t need protection from AI. It needs readers, advertisers, and a community that values having a weekly voice.

Indeed, through The News , we have local information, the latest pothole dramas, heated council tales, sports reports, the wonderful 100 Years Ago this Week…and good old BarleyCharlie@90.

These tiny bits are the mainstay of a local newspaper. Local people. Local stories. Local support. These are our community.

Yet here is our local newspaper, still turning up every week, and here we are waiting to read it.

Anne Kruger, Rye

A lovely program

How lovely to see long-time volunteer David Whillas recognised for his sustainability work at St Macartan’s Primary School in Mornington (Primary school wins award for volunteer’s contribution, The News 30/6/26).

And how amazing that the Resource Smart Schools program has planted over five million trees and saved nearly $70m through reduced energy, waste, water costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

It is through practical programs like these that the next generation learns how to make a real difference to the planet we live on and rely on.

Credit must also go to the dedicated teachers and parents, and community volunteers, who make these wonderful programs happen.

Maggie Cowling, Coburg North State of our shire

What has happened to our once lovely shire?

The recent increase in the level of vandalism is appalling. You only need to travel through out the shire on a regular basis as I do to notice its increasing level.

Bus shelters seem to be the main target. What behind this? Is it locals that have just grown into their teenage years and missed out on some guidance or discipline along the way

or do we have an influx of young disconnected teenagers roaming through our shire?

Bruce Cornelius, Mornington Council reset

In CEO Mr Mark Stoemer’s congratulatory remarks to our Mornington Peninsula new Mayor, it is obvious he separates his duties from serving the shire and its community to serving the “organisation”.

He further expects council to have advocate outcomes (ie agendas) to deliver to our community.

Firstly, Mr Stoemer is CEO of the community shire district and is therefore beholden to we the community and our representatives of councillors and mayor. The officers who work at the council chambers are also working for we the community. This is fundamental and our new mayor has a good understanding of this principle and transparency required by ratepayers.

Secondly, none of these people including councillors and mayor are our moral guardians and are not appointed to deliver agendas or as Mr Stoemer disguises it, advocate outcomes.

What we want has been admirably articulated by our new mayor, “...[to] provide these services within budget restraints and have a zero tolerance to financial expenditure wastage”. Examples of what our rates should not be spent on are unnecessary multiple flag poles and minority flags when there should be only one flag, and new multiple virtue signalling EV cars for staff.

These are obviously agenda driven and moral issues and have no legitimate claim on our rate money and therefore are wastage.

I also totally agree with Lee Seldon’s letter (Council work, Letters 30/6/26) deploring council officers overzealous behaviour counting ratio of chairs to hand basins in restaurants. This is Socialism hard at work.

Seldon’s sentiments are correct as our precious businesses are under unprecedented pressure to survive.

Mayor Batty please give your full support to our small businesses as you declared and get council to give them a fair go in these current economic tough times.

Monica Martini, Mornington Electric dreams

Sometimes some people just cannot read letters properly. In response to my letter explaining the absurdity of recharging an electric vehicle battery from home rooftop solar panels, John Godfrey (No power problem, Letters 30/6/26) goes on at great length about the benefits of charging at home. To which I totally agree. Always have (except for flats). What is he arguing about? I never said otherwise.

Congratulations to Albert Riley (Pessimistic view, Letters 30/6/26), who is optimistic about all EV car manufacturers in the future, designing cars around standard interchangeable battery modules for quick and easy replacement.

I’m glad to hear this because it’s been 15 or 20 years since I’ve been espousing the same, in excruciatingly detail from a practical, economic, engineering and electrical viewpoint.

Drive into a centre and a small forklift-type of device automatically removes your battery and replaces it with a charged one. In 5 minutes. You can still charge at home. Unfortunately, there is a lot more to it than that and I have to be pessimistic: it will never happen.

I’ve no doubt the average EV travels 30km a day, same as petrol cars, and an EV would suit me fine,now. I’m a fan of EVs for domestic use.

Brian A. Mitchelson, Mornington EVs are the future

Brian Mitchelson raised more unnecessary concerns about electric vehicle charging and electricity supply (Power problem, Letters 23/6/26). He might reassure himself by talking to other EV owners.

While he is correct in most of his measurements such as taking two days to trickle charge an EV from 0% to 100%, in reality this doesn’t need to happen.

Most people can just top up the battery when they park at home (usually during daylight hours) without letting the battery get that low.

The charging time mainly depends on how

far the EV has recently travelled. It is generally easier and far cheaper doing this than having an internal combustion engine and visiting a petrol station every few weeks.

The comment that Victoria is barely holding out with electricity supply is incorrect. Over the year Victoria has exported 11.2% (net 7.4%) of its electricity generation to other states, while regularly having to curtail generation from solar and wind farms.

Of course, this excess generation is needed as coal generator failures increase and the Yallourn coal power station retires in 2028. People, including Brian, may find supply concerns lessened by information in the integrated system plan from AEMO, the grid operator.

Tom Maher, Aspendale

Communist capitalism

The infrastructure and the NDIS and elderly care government programs which include free enterprise providing the services have been a complete disaster which has cost taxpayers billions of dollars in blowouts and poor services.

The Labor, Liberal and National parties have gradually tried to turn the Australian government into companies subcontracting services to free enterprise.

The first example of this was the collapse of the King Street bridge in 1962 when a US company was tendered to build and used poor quality steel which caused the collapse. It is time that we returned to government doing government things and private enterprise doing private enterprise things and again have the recreation of the Board of Works etc where costs were accurate and came in on budget.

Russell Morse, Karingal

BarleyCharlie@90

“Surely we voters in Victoria are not so blind and deaf to re-elect Labor” so said some so and so from Toorak, more likely to have never voted Labor in his short spell on Planet Earth. So what’s his alternate, Matthew (fisticuffs) Guy? Channel 9, clearly right wing, and I’m a monkey’s Uncle, add in 7, 10, Fox, 3AW, and 3DB.

Love it when they say looking for “meaningful” work. Brightens up my day; suggests privileged?

For the record “the more they get the more they want” (monetising as an ideology?) has no class distinction; exists everywhere; a question of degrees?

At 90 in public, best to reply, a conversation, the common sense to “read” your space, little fish are sweet?

The alternative (blabbing?) and they disappear?

Personally (but not necessarily) a feeling of “goodness” saying/waving to an old man on his scooter.

Nevertheless, a weapon, maybe, give advice (say?) The Edith Cowan University, Graduate Certificate of Counselling? And a pearler - “We’re helping YOU make the most of your Superannuation,” Not themselves?

In Canberra, Angus Taylor saying nought, thus allowing Princess Pauline to be heard, but thankfully not listened to. Life, is indeed, a Cabaret? Better still with a Collingwood victory. And so it goes...

Cliff Ellen, Rye

‘The Standard’ presents souvenirs to councillors

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

AT the Shire Council meeting Inst

Friday opportunity was given “The Standard” representative, by the Shire president to present each councillor with an enlarged photograph, showing the councillors and officers seated at the council table on the occasion of the first meeting in the new municipal chambers.

Cr. Oates said he was pleased to accept the photo from “The Standard” and referred to the fine spirit now existing between the local paper and the council.

Such a spirit would have magnificent results throughout the district generally. The local press was doing all that was possible to help the council, and this being so the future for the ratepayers was bright.

Cr. May said that the local press was to be complimented on the manner in which they gave publicity to the business of the shire. It was ever ready to assist the Council.

He was pleased to accept the photo and also was conscious of the spirit which prompted the company to make the presentation.

Cr. Miles, in endorsing the previous speakers’ remarks, said he was only too glad to pay tribute to the fine work the local paper was doing. They seemed to be alive to the very important matters relating to the welfare of the district.

He concluded by saying that the local paper was deserving of the greatest support.

Cr. H. Unthank said he had great pleasure in accepting tile photo from “The Standard”. The paper was assist-

Private

Streets - Tower Hill Road to be made

A special meeting of the Frankston and Hastings Shire Council was held on Friday last at 3 p.m.

Crs. Oates and Miles moved that the council adjourn to conduct the special meeting, the business being: To hear objections, and if the council so thinks fit, to adopt or make variation in the specifications, maps, plans, sections, elevations, estimate, and other particulars for making of Tower Hill road.

Mrs. Penfold asked the council what sort of road it was proposed to make.

Cr. Wells: The scheme is for the making of a road, footpaths, etc.

Mrs. Penfold said she was prepared to have the road made and not the footpaths.

Mrs. Gessner asked whether satisfactory drainage would be obtained?

Shire Engineer: The road will be made first and the drainage will then be obviated.

Attention was drawn to the disgraceful conditions of the road existing behind the Bittern crossing and Stony Point Road, the road being not safe to travel over at places.

The secretary was instructed to write to the local councillors with a view of having something done in this regard.

Reference was made to the fact that livestock were damaging the graves in the local cemetery, it being decided that the commander be written to that the fence surrounding this be made more secure.

It was decided that the surrounding Progress Associations be written to asking that they co-operate and forward suggestions that would be placed before the Outer Ports Commissioners when they meet.

It was also decided that the Water Commission be written to re the laying-on of water in this district.

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ing the council in every possible way, and was working in the interests of the ratepayers generally.

Cr. Alden said “The Standard” had helped the council materially during the strenuous year just passed, and had also given the greatest publicity in all matters appertaining to the welfare of the district. He appreciated the action of “The Standard” and had much pleasure in accepting the photo.

Cr. Wells (Shire president) in conveying to “The Standard” representative the thanks of the council for the thoughtfulness and the good spirit

which prompted the presentation, said there was no doubt that a good feeling existed between the council and the local press.

The ratepayers generally were aware of the very good support and the publicity given to all important matters which relate to the welfare of the district.

A vote of thanks was passed by the council and the representative was asked to convey to “The Standard” management the council’s good wishes.

MPRG LAUNCHES WINTER PROGRAM

MORNINGTON Peninsula Regional Gallery (MPRG) invites the community to a rich winter exhibition season, featuring leading contemporary artists, new commissions and interactive experiences for all ages.

Helen Britton: The Story So Far, an Australian Design Centre’s Living Treasures: Masters of Australian Craft touring exhibition, Natalia Miłosz-Piekarska: Sifted Light, In the Company of Animals from the MPRG Collection, Synthetic Memories, and a dedicated children’s activation space designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

Internationally acclaimed artist Helen Britton presents The Story So Far, a personal exhibition exploring memory and creative legacy. Grounded in photographic documentation of her great aunt’s home on Yaegl Country, the exhibition expands into new jewellery, installation, painting and objectbased works reflecting on women’s creative resilience and the complexities of Australia’s colonial past and present. It includes the first showing of the photographic series My Godmother’s House, with a major publication.

In Sifted Light, jeweller and artist Natalia Miłosz-Piekarska translates the textures and atmosphere of the Mornington

Peninsula into sculptural and wearable works, capturing fleeting moments of light and form and inviting audiences to slow down and engage with place through material and memory.

MPRG is also presenting Synthetic Memories, an Australian first by Barcelonabased organisation Domestic Data Streamers. Through facilitated sessions, community members transform personal stories into AI-generated visual reconstructions exploring technology, storytelling and remembrance. The program is funded through Shire’s Positive Ageing initiative.

The MPRG Collection exhibition In the Company of Animals reflects our relationship with the natural world, while a children’s activation space offers hands-on play, featuring interactive cubby structures and a growing lucky charm necklace adorned with charms made by young visitors.

The winter exhibitions are on display at MPRG until Sunday 23 August. Admission is free. For more information, mprg.mornpen. vic.gov.au

Cr. Wells said it was the council’s wish to carry out private street construction where possible, and apparently as no objections were being raised to the making of Tower Hill Road, the work would be carried out as soon as possible.

THE Crib Point Progress Association held their monthly meeting here on the 5th inst., a good attendance of members being present.

After discussion on the electric light question, the secretary was asked to again write to the Electricity Commission for full details for this service.

ON Friday evening last the Methodist Church and adherents met in the church and afterwards in the schoolroom to do honor to Miss Box by way of a social and presentation, that lady having retired from the management of Frankston House, where she has been so long and so favourably known and who is about to make her future home at Ascot Vale.

The presence of so many old friends on such an occasion must have been exceedingly gratifying and flattering to that lady, as it served to indicate the estimation in which she is held by those who knew her best.

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From the Pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 9 July 1926

Commencing from left front, Crs. Henry Unthank, Jim Bradbury, George May, Billy Oates, Shire Engineer W. J. Muntz, Cr. Philip Montague, Shire

Secretary Mr.

J.A.P.Ham, Cr. Charles Gray, Shire

President Cr. Frank Wells, three government officials, Crs. Bill Hutchinson, Joe Unthank, Harry Overton, Bob Mills, John W. Brown, Bill Armstrong, Albert Alden, Don Hoban, Cr. Jack Pratt was absent for this photo.

Image: Helen Britton, The Big and The Small Things, 2025, Galalith, Silk, Steel, Velvet, Wood, Glass, Paper, Paint. Credit: Christian Capurro

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Chelsea hold top spot, Seaford second despite loss

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By Kennedy McCullough

MEN’S DIV TWO SEN

WITH a bye round for Division One men’s footy, all eyes were on Div Two on the weekend.

Despite having home ground advantage, Bonbeach was not able to best Chelsea, allowing the latter to remain on top of the ladder.

Chelsea took the lead in the first quarter, scoring 4.2 to Bonbeach’s 2.1.

In the second, Chelsea created an even larger divide between them and Bonbeach by scoring 5.3 to Bonbeach’s 1.2, leaving the teams separated by 38 points.

Bonbeach had their largest scoring quarter in the third quarter, scoring 2.2 to Chelsea’s 5.4. In the final quarter, Bonbeach were unable to put a goal on the board, instead scoring five minors, while Chelsea scored 2.3. When the final siren sounded, Chelsea were up by 68-points.

Somerville secured a fairly easy win over Crib Point.

The Magpies had a very slow start to the game, only scoring two points in the first quarter while Somerville started strongly, scoring 4.4 and leading by 26 points at the first break.

In the second, Crib Point continued on the same trajectory, adding a further two points to their score while Somerville added a further 3.3. The third quarter was the final quarter in which either team were able to score, with Somerville

scoring 5.8 and Crib Point scoring 4.4.

In the fourth quarter, neither team was able to score at all, which resulted in Somerville wining by 55 points.

Lachlan Williams scored four goals for Somerville. Archie Shepherd and Kane Tyrrell each scored two goals for Crib Point.

Frankston Bombers were able to take a win against Seaford despite going in as the underdogs.

In the first quarter the Bombers came out strongly, scoring 4.2 to Seaford’s 2.2.

The Bombers began to fly ahead in the quarter before the long break, scoring 7.4 to Seaford’s three points and going into the second half leading by 55 points.

Seaford were able to win the third quarter after the Bombers only scored two points to Seaford’s 4.2.

In the final quarter, the Bombers only managed to score 1.2 while Seaford scored 3.4, but the Bombers were still able to take a 17 point win.

Pearcedale secured a win at their home ground against Hastings.

Hastings were let down in the first quarter by their scoring inaccuracy, scoring 0.5 to Pearcedale’s 2.4.

In the second, Pearcedale began to climb ahead of Hastings, scoring 5.8 to Hastings’ 2.0 and leaving the teams separated by 37 points. Hastings struggled to score in the third quarter, only managing three points while Pearcedale put on 6.2.

In the final quarter, both teams added 3.3, leaving Pearcedale winning by 72 points. It was the seventh win in a row for Pearcedale and they look threatening at fifth on the ladder.

Rye were able to take on and beat Tyabb in their clash.

In the first quarter, Rye scored 4.1 to Tyabb’s 2.2.

Rye began to pull away in the quarter before the long break after scoring 5.4 to Tyabb’s 2.1, separating the teams by 32 points.

In the third, Tyabb scored a further 1.1 while Rye were able to score 2.5.

Tyabb were able to win the final quarter after scoring 4.4 to Rye’s single goal, but Rye were still able to win the game by 20 points.

Karingal’s home ground advantage was not utilised, as they still suffered a loss at the hands of Red Hill.

Karingal were able to score a single goal in the first quarter to Red Hill’s 2.4.

In the second, Karingal scored 3.1 to Red Hill’s 2.2, leaving Red Hill ahead by a mere five points going into half time.

Red Hill scored 3.5 to Karingal’s single goal in the third quarter, creating a larger separation between the teams.

In the final quarter, Red Hill scored 4.7 to Karingal’s one goal, leaving Red Hill to win by 47 points.

Oscar Hanson scored two goals for Karingal. Thomas Lewis was able to score four goals for Red Hill.

SEAFORD suffered an unexpected loss at the hands of Frankston Bombers.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

DIVISION ONE MENS SENIORS

Saturday 11 July, 2pm:

Devon Meadows v Rosebud – Glover Reserve

Dromana v Sorrento – Dromana Recreation Reserve

Pines v Edithvale-Aspendale – Eric Bell Reserve

Mornington v Frankston YCW – Mornington

Alexandra Park

Langwarrin v Mt. Eliza – Lloyd Park

DIVISION ONE MENS RESERVES

Saturday 11 July, 12pm: Devon Meadows v Rosebud – Glover Reserve

Dromana v Sorrento – Dromana

Recreation Reserve

Pines v Edithvale-Aspendale – Eric Bell Reserve

Mornington v Frankston YCW – Mornington

Alexandra Park

Langwarrin v Mt. Eliza – Lloyd Park

DIVISION TWO MENS SENIORS

Saturday 11 July, 2pm: Rye v Bonbeach – RJ Rowley Reserve

Chelsea v Seaford – Chelsea Recreation Reserve

Crib Point v Hastings – Crib Point Recreation Reserve

Frankston Bombers v Tyabb – Baxter Park Red Hill v Somerville – Red Hill Recreation Reserve

Saturday 11 July, 2.30pm: Karingal v Pearcedale – Karingal Football Club

DIVISION TWO MENS RESERVES Saturday 11 July, 12pm: Rye v Bonbeach – RJ Rowley Reserve Chelsea v Seaford – Chelsea Recreation Reserve

Crib Point v Hastings – Crib Point Recreation Reserve

Frankston Bombers v Tyabb – Baxter Park Red Hill v Somerville – Red Hill Recreation Reserve

Saturday 11 July, 12.45pm: Karingal v Pearcedale – Karingal Football Club

DIVISION ONE WOMENS SENIORS Saturday 11 July, 8.45am: Karingal v Pearcedale – Karingal Football Club

Saturday 11 July, 2pm: Bonbeach v Hastings/Balnarring –Bonbeach Reserve

Frankston v Tyabb – Kinetic Stadium

Warragul Industrials v Mornington –Western Park

DIVISION ONE WOMENS RESERVES

Saturday 11 July, 12pm: Warragul Industrials v Mornington –Western Park

Frankston v Tyabb – Kinetic Stadium

Picture: Alan Dillon

Mornington have good win, but Dusties look unstoppable

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By Kennedy McCullough

WOMEN’S DIV ONE SEN

KARINGAL has dropped down to fourth on the ladder after their second week in a row of losses, this time at the hands of Frankston. The teams were only separated by five points at the end of the first quarter, as Karingal scored 1.0 to Frankston’s 1.5.

Karingal were unable to score in the second, while Frankston scored 2.3, leaving them ahead by 20 points at the long break.

Frankston’s scoring inaccuracy became an issue in the third quarter after they scored a further four points, making their total score 3.12. In comparison, Karingal scored one goal, leaving their total score as 2.0.

In the final quarter, Frankston managed to score a further two points while Karingal scored 1.3, leaving Frankston to win by 11 points.

Mornington secured their tenth win of the season by besting Hastings/Balnarring.

In the first quarter, Mornington doubled Hastings/Balnarring’s score, with the latter scoring 1.1 and Mornington scoring 2.2. Hastings/Balnarring were unable to score in the second quarter while Mornington continued to progress, scoring 2.4 and leaving the teams separated by 23 points.

Mornington’s score continued to climb in the third after they scored 4.2 to Hastings/ Balnarring’s 1.2.

In the final quarter, Hastings/Balnarring were

able to score one goal while Mornington scored 1.4, leaving Mornington to win by 45 points.

Tenae Browne scored an excellent five goals for Mornington. Diane King was able to score two goals for Hastings/Balnarring.

In a very low scoring game, Bonbeach were able to get the better of Tyabb.

In the first quarter, neither team managed to put a score on the board.

The second, Bonbeach scored two points, while Tyabb were still unable to put any score on the board.

In the third quarter, Bonbeach scored a further two minors while Tyabb still remained scoreless.

Bonbeach scored a further three points in the final quarter while Tyabb were unable to score, leaving Bonbeach to win by seven.

Warragul Industrials put Pearcedale to the sword on Sunday (5 July) in a ruthless display of dominance.

The unbeaten Dusties kept Pearcedale scoreless all day, pumping on 53 points in the first quarter, and another 30 points in the second to be 83-points up at the long break.

In the second half, Warragul continued to dominate and when the final siren sounded, were on 18.17 (125) to Pearcedale’s blank sheet.

Remy Ferguson was the highest scorer for Warrgul with six goals, and Regan Malady managed three.

Next week sees first and second on the ladder, Mornington and Warrgul, face off in a true test of the Dusties’ dominance.

THE Mornington women were too strong for Hastings/Balnarring. Picture: Graeme Wagener

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It’s high five for Mount Eliza

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

MOUNT Eliza maintained its promotion momentum with a 5-1 drubbing of Knox United in their State 6 clash at Carrington Park on Saturday.

The local club’s leading scorer is Michael Wright who added to his tally with a thunderous free kick in the 12th minute that left Knox keeper Divesh Kumar grasping at thin air.

The visitors went further ahead in the 25th minute.

Kumar parried Mujtaba Sakhi’s strike and Troy Buchanan-Ferguson kept the ball in play before placing his shot into the corner of goal.

When midfielder Noah Green scored the first of his two goals with a long-range effort in the 43rd minute there was no way back for the hosts.

Three minutes into the second half Sakhi pounced on a defensive error then struck the ball neatly into the top corner to make it 4-0.

Knox’s sole reply came in the 62nd minute in contentious fashion.

Mount Eliza defender Callum Drysdale was dragged down by the arm but there was no call by the referee.

The ball was cut back for Pranav Kutty to slot it into the bottom left corner.

Green’s second came in the 85th minute and it was another long-range effort to cap a fine display by the dynamic midfielder.

In other State 6 games Frankston Pines won 2-0 away to Bunyip District while Mentone lost 2-1 at home to Pakenham United.

Pines led after 12 minutes when a goal kick from Nick Ambor picked out Said Uygur who brought the ball down superbly then beat a defender before calmly slotting home into the bottom corner.

In the 36th minute Bunyip lost central defender Tynan North who was sent off after bringing down Nathan Yole and denying him a scoring opportunity.

Three minutes later Pines went further ahead when young wingback Tom Oswell beat a defender then pulled the ball back for Kenny Akalan to finish.

Both teams finished the match with 10 men after Pines lost Kane Ireson to a second yellow card in the 57th minute.

Mentone was 2-0 down when Osman Gowni pulled a goal back in the 59th minute but its task was made tougher when Rahman Afzali was cautioned then red carded in the 68th minute.

On a positive note Mentone signed Branko Durand last week and the former Eltham striker provided a muchneeded target up front.

In VPL1 Langwarrin was trounced 6-1 by Eltham Redbacks at Lawton Park on Saturday.

Langy led in the 8th minute when a Lucas Portelli free-kick was parried into the path of Brad Blumenthal who drove it home from close range.

But Langwarrin’s defensive frailty was highlighted in the 35th minute when Finn Diamond head in from a corner and two minutes later Langy defender Ben Mason was robbed inside the box and the ball was squared to Marcus Day for the first of his three-goal haul.

Four minutes into the second half an Eltham corner was cleared but from just outside the box the ball was crossed to the back post and Billy Romas headed home.

In the 75th minute Day ran onto a through ball and made it 4-1 and completed his hat-trick eight minutes later with a diagonal run that synced perfectly with a reverse pass from Yianni Panakos before Day finished by beating Langy keeper Branten Kindler at the near post.

Former Melbourne Victory star Marco Rojas had the last word with a fine first-time finish in the 90th minute.

Langy recently lost defender Jeremy Min Fa and midfielder Kosta Apostolopoulos from its senior squad with Min Fa joining Beaumaris and Apostolopoulos joining Bayside Argonauts.

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Scottish attacking midfielder Scott Lochhead is available for Friday night’s home game against Melbourne Victory.

In State 1 Mornington’s away clash with league leader South Springvale was washed out while Skye United was hammered 5-0 away to Boroondara Eagles.

Mornington now has three catchup games against South Springvale, Collingwood City (away) and Banyule City (home).

Kieran Dover and James Kelly will miss Friday night’s derby with Skye but both should be back the following week.

Dover is suspended and Kelly is recovering from a hamstring injury.

For Skye things are grim given the club is involved in a relegation battle and has the poorest goals against record in the league.

To make matters worse Skye has lost two players from its senior squad with defender Hamish Millar joining Bayside Argonauts and goalkeeper Ittestu Hirai joining Springvale White Eagles.

In State 2 Peninsula Strikers claimed a late, hard earned 2-0 victory over Berwick City in a tense and often dramatic contest at Centenary Park last weekend.

The match’s first major flashpoint arrived in the 40th minute when Jerome Valadon and Berwick’s Ashley Slater were involved in a scuffle with both going to ground and Slater receiving a straight red.

As expected Strikers dominated possession in the second half but had

to wait until the 92nd minute for a breakthrough.

Hayden Schreck collected a headed clearance in left midfield, beat his marker then threaded a ball in behind the defence.

Oscar Colgate Jones curled in a superb left footed cross and Max Civil rose above both defender and keeper to power home a towering header from close range.

A minute later Strikers struck again. Colgate Jones pressured Berwick keeper Pedro Formosa into a miskick that spilled into midfield where Matt Harrington pounced, drove toward goal then calmly slotted the ball inside Formosa’s right post for the sealer.

Strikers signed James Parissis and Zac Palatsides from Kingston City on deadline day last week.

In State 4 Chelsea and Rosebud drew 1-1 in their derby clash at Edithvale Recreation Reserve on Saturday while Baxter had a shock 3-1 loss at home to Greater Dandenong.

On a difficult pitch both sides gave it their all with Rosebud going ahead in the 52nd minute thanks to a Mitch Blake header after Marcus Collier had flicked on a long throw from Ben Craig.

But Chelsea hit back in the 62nd minute with Liam Burford slamming the ball home from close range after Rosebud failed to clear.

The Budders featured new signing Tom Wood from Doveton.

Wood has been on the books of Mornington and Peninsula Strikers.

Baxter was abysmal against a team

that had lost all 12 previous matches this season.

The visitors were 3-0 up before Baxter central defender Aiden McKenna scored.

Kyle Eichenberger failed to convert a second-half penalty in what was an insipid and spiritless performance from the home side.

In State 5 Somerville Eagles had a gritty 0-0 draw away to promotion candidate Monbulk Rangers while Seaford United lost 5-3 away to Lyndale United.

Dylan Waugh, Zain Ahmad and Blake Hicks scored for Seaford in a disappointing result for Paulo Pinheiro’s men.

In State 7 Aspendale won 3-0 at home to struggling Mount Martha.

Mitch Hodder opened the scoring in the 7th minute when he lashed home a left-foot shot from the edge of the box following a good combination involving Aidan Bannon and Ryan Mravljak.

It was Hodder at the double in the 26th minute after Mount Martha keeper Derren Elliott could only parry Mravljak’s long-range effort into Hodder’s path for a simple finish. In the 79th minute 16-year-old Naoya Takahashi became the club’s youngest ever State League senior goalscorer when he prodded home a cross from Oscar Carter.

NEXT WEEKEND’S GAMES

Friday 10 July, 8.30pm

Langwarrin v Melbourne Victory, Lawton Park

Mornington v Skye Utd, Knox Regional Football Centre

Chelsea v Monash University, Edithvale Recreation Reserve

Saturday 11 July, 3pm

Riversdale v Baxter, Frog Hollow Reserve

Seaford Utd v Noble Hurricanes, North Seaford Reserve

Somerville Eagles v Lyndale Utd, Westernport Athletics Track

Mentone v Whitehorse Utd, Mentone Grammar Playing Fields

Brighton v Mount Eliza, Dendy Park

Old Melburnians v Frankston Pines, Robert Menzies Reserve

Mount Martha v Burwood, Civic Reserve

Keysborough District v Aspendale, Parkmore Soccer Club

Saturday 11 July, 6pm Rosebud v Kings Domain, Olympic Park

Sunday 12 July, 3pm

Peninsula Strikers v North Caulfield, Centenary Park

In the news: Mount Eliza midfielder Noah Green scored twice last weekend while striker Tom Wood made his debut for Rosebud. Pictures: Darryl Kennedy

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