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Amy McDermott is bottle and can mad, and has made over $5000 since the beginning of the Container Deposit Scheme. See ‘Amy’s on a recycling mission’ - Page 8
Council initiatives aim to ease cost of living pressures
Raia Flinos raia@baysidenews.com.au
AS households continue to struggle with rising living costs, Frankston City Council have launched two new initiatives designed to deliver relief to residents.
Part of the council’s $1.7m local support package, the initiatives include the Active Participation Subsidy Program and Ratepayer Rewards initiative, which total a combined value of $250,000.
Both are designed to not only help ease financial pressures, but to encourage community connection and wellbeing.
The council has invested $137,000 into the Active Participation Subsidy Program to help remove cost barriers which stop residents from joining local groups, clubs, and activities.
The program will see eligible residents have 85 per cent of their annual membership fees, up to a maximum of $500, paid directly to their club or group. This support will allow individuals and families experiencing financial hardship to continue participating in sports or hobbies that contribute to their mental and physical wellbeing.
Deputy mayor Steffie Conroy said the initiatives reflect the council’s commitment to inclusion, affordability, and community wellbeing.
“We know cost-of-living pressures are being felt by many in our community. By introducing these initiatives, we’re reducing barriers and creating more opportunities for residents to stay active, connected and involved,” she said.
The Ratepayer Rewards initiative
will see $117,000 provide direct benefits to households through the selection of exclusive incentives.
Delivered with the 2025-2026 rates notices, rate payers can choose one of three rewards: $30 off a paid hard waste collection, a $30 voucher for Frankston Arts Centre, or free entry or a membership upgrade at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.
In addition, residents will have the opportunity to claim one of 1400 trees currently being grown by the council, which will be ready in time for the Autumn planting season. This not only provides a cost-free way to enhance private gardens but also contributes to long-term environmental goals.
“Whether it’s joining a club, taking the family to the pool or enjoying a night out at the theatre, we want to make sure everyone in Frankston has access to the experiences that make our city vibrant and welcoming,” Conroy said.
The programs are available until 30 June 2026, or until funds have been fully allocated, so residents are encouraged to act quickly to avoid missing out.
Applications for the Active Participation Subsidy Program are now open through the SmartyGrants portal, with further details available on the council’s Community Grants page. Information on how to redeem Ratepayer Rewards is included in the rate notices sent out and on the Local Support Page of the council website.
Frankston’s new initiatives represent a targeted approach by local government to provide practical support to help ease cost of living pressures for residents while also helping them stay engaged in the community.
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Council ramps up youth programs with young people leading the way
FRANKSTON City Council is working closely with young people across the municipality to design new and expanded youth activity programs.
This follows Council’s ongoing commitment to investing in facilities and services for young people, such as the recently completed $750,000 Langwarrin Skate Park upgrade.
Informed by feedback from local young people and jointly funded with $170,000 from the Australian Government’s Investing in Our Communities Program, the skate park now provides a modern, inclusive, and accessible space for skating and riding scooters and BMX bikes.
The upgrade forms the second stage of improvements. The first stage which began in 2022 in response to a youth-led petition presented to Frankston City Council, resulted in the installation of shelters and seating in April of that year.
Jakob, 13, is a regular at the upgraded park and loves meeting up with friends to test his skills close to home.
“I go to the park and track a few times a week now – it’s so lit!” he said.
Building on this approach, Council has resolved that new programs will be delivered where there is demonstrated demand, with a focus on promoting positive youth engagement and providing safe spaces for young people to connect and participate in their community.
Carrum Downs has been recognised as having a gap in youth activity provision and in response, Council has
established a collaborative alliance with Lyrebird Community Centre, Carrum Downs Secondary College, Victoria Police and the Frankston Social Inclusion Action Group.
Together, the group is working to identify local needs and develop a coordinated response.
Consultation has already engaged more than 300 students from Carrum Downs Secondary College, with many highlighting the importance of a local chill-out space like Council’s youth hangouts in other suburbs.
Additional engagement with Flinders College students and younger children at community events (including the upcoming official celebration for the completion of the $4.95
million Sandfield Reserve Precinct Revitalisation Project) will ensure diverse voices inform the program design.
Frankston City’s busy Youth Services team develops its programs with a strong emphasis on youth participation, guided by the Youth Action Plan 2022–26 and the Council and Wellbeing Plan 2025- 29.
This ensures programs reflect the lived experiences of young people and are designed with their direct input.
Deputy Mayor Cr Steffie Conroy said Council is focused on ensuring young people feel seen, heard, and supported.
“Every young person deserves
spaces where they feel welcome and activities that inspire them to get involved. By listening directly to young people and working with our partners, we’re not only filling service gaps but also building a stronger sense of belonging for our youth,” she said.
“As someone who grew up locally in Carrum Downs, this is something I really value.”
Federal Member for Dunkley Jodie Belyea MP said the Langwarrin Skate Park upgrade shows the value of young voices in shaping community infrastructure.
“When young people are at the table, the results speak for themselves. The new Langwarrin Skate Park is proof of that — designed with
their ideas front and centre, and now delivered through strong partnership between Council and the Australian Government,” she said.
Engagement activities will also extend to Langwarrin in 2025, coinciding with the reopening of the upgraded Langwarrin Community Centre, which has traditionally been the home for Council’s local youth hang outs. The centre is currently being redeveloped to include early years and other family services facilities as part of a broader investment through the Building Blocks Partnership between Council and the Victorian Government. This partnership will provide up to $15.45 million from the government across three projects delivering up to 371 new kindergarten places.
Cr Michael O’Reilly said these projects show how Council is building a long-term foundation for the city’s young people.
“When we invest in youth facilities and programs, we’re really investing in the future of our whole community.”
“It’s about giving young people positive opportunities to connect, grow and thrive. That’s ultimately something everyone in Frankston City benefits from,” Cr O’Reilly said.
LOCAL skaters with (from left to right) Shweta Babbar, Acting CEO, Frankston City Council, Deputy Mayor Cr Steffie Conroy, Jodie Belyea MP, Federal Member for Dunkley, and Cr Michael O’Reilly. Picture: Supplied
Fine Indian dining comes to Frankston
FOR over a decade, Anshumann Da Dhaba Indian Restaurant has been serving satisfied customers in Clayton and Cranbourne West and are proud to announce their new location in Frankston.
Over that time, they have forged a strong reputation of having the finest Indian cuisine in the region, building a loyal community of food lovers. From the moment you enter the Frankston restaurant, you're often greeted by the friendly staff as well as the warm aroma of spices like cumin, cardamom, and turmeric, which hint at the flavourful journey ahead.
The authentic North Indian & Punjabi flavours are made with homestyle spices and techniques.
The menu offers a wide array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Staples like butter chicken, biryani, samosas, paneer tikka, and dal makhani are popular across the globe.
Meals are typically served familystyle, encouraging conversation and connection. The staff are attentive and happy to explain unfamiliar dishes, making the experience approachable even for first-time diners.
To complete the meal, traditional desserts offer a sweet contrast to the savory dishes.
The menu is very affordable, yet rich in taste offering hearty dhabastyle portions and affordable pricing
The restaurant is perfect for students, families & working professionals. Whether it’s a quick lunch break, relaxed dining experience or takeaway after work, there’s something for everyone.
For a wonderful Indian dining experience, book a table at Anshumann Da Dhaba Indian Restaurant.
They’re located at 18-22 Beach St, Frankston or call 8752 4209.
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From aromatic curries to flavorful biryanis, our menu has something for everyone. From spicy dishes to mild flavours, our chefs prepare each dish with care, attention to detail and to your taste requirements.
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Pictured above, below and right: Anshumann Da Dhaba Indian Restaurant, Frankston. Photos: Garry Sissons.
$4m education building set for Advance College
Brendan Rees brendan@baysidenews.com.au
AN independent specialist school in Hastings is set to move forward with a $4m plan to build a new educational facility at its existing campus as the school reaches capacity in student numbers.
Advance College of Education has submitted a proposal to create a new education facility adjacent to the current campus at 1973 FrankstonFlinders Rd in Hastings, which aims to accommodate a growing demand for courses and space.
The proposal also aims to better support students aged primarily between 15 and 19 who may face challenges in mainstream schools, increase support for at-risk students, additional staff and resources, a comprehensive curriculum, promoting career development, and diverse opportunities in learning and vocational pathways.
The proposal comes after Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors at their 23 September public meeting voted unanimously in support of granting a 21-year ground lease of the 42,917 sq m school site.
The Hastings college sits on Crown Land but is managed by the shire.
According to a shire report, the college was awaiting approval for the renewed lease before it moved ahead with the project. The proposed building would be situated on the west frontage side of the site, and be fully funded by the college.
The college will however need final
approval from the council and the state government as part of the permit application process.
Campuses are based at Rosebud, Hastings and Mornington with the college having reached capacity at its Hastings facility, the shire confirmed.
According to the council report, as the new building could accommodate up to 60 students, 24 car spaces would be required as part of the proposal, noting if the existing car park was already at capacity, the council would request a “car park demand assessment” to ensure no adverse impact on the surrounding community.
The council report was overall supportive stating, “this expansion will significantly improve the service delivery in Hastings and across the broader Mornington Peninsula Shire”.
Warringine Ward Councillor Michael Stephens threw his support behind the proposal, saying it would open educational opportunities across Western Port.
“This proposal represents a low cost, high value investment in local education infrastructure, makes use of unutilised Crown Land while supporting a community-based provider committed to re-engaging young learners in education and training,” he said.
“With no objections raised and clear benefits for the region, I believe this is a responsible and forward-thinking use of council-managed land.”
The institution offers a range of industry-based courses including horticulture, landscape, construction, community services, individual support, and hospitality encompassing apprenticeships and traineeships.
The college also offers the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning at foundation, intermediate and senior levels.
If the development does not proceed, the council can withdraw the 21-year lease.
Kananook train stabling yard works completed
THE final stage of works to upgrade the Kananook Train Stabling Yard has been completed, with Frankston Line trains now able to be serviced, washed and stabled at the facility, helping to deliver more reliable services for passengers.
The upgraded yard comprises a modern new train wash, a new train maintenance facility, staff facilities and increased stabling capacity, from 8 trains to 21. An additional rail connection to the Frankston Line has also been built to enable trains to easily enter and exit the site.
It follows the first stage of upgrade works, completed in May 2020 as part of the Carrum level crossing removal works, and the addition of a new high-tech signal control centre and improved driver facilities in 2022.
Increasing capacity to stable more trains at Kananook near the start of the Frankston Line will allow train services to run more efficiently. Passengers are also set to benefit with the introduction of the new X’Trapolis 2.0 trains, currently undergoing testing across the network ahead of their phased roll out on the Frankston, Craigieburn and Upfield lines.
One of the new X’Trapolis 2.0 trains was put through its paces at the Kananook stabling yard last week, testing the new tracks and overhead wiring, finishing with a shiny glowup in the facility’s new train wash.
The Frankston Line will be level crossing free by 2029, changing the way locals live, work and travel.
AN artist’s impression of the proposed education facility at Advance College of Education in Hastings. Picture: Supplied
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triumph again with $360,000 donation
THE Pink Ladies Auxiliary have presented a cheque to Frankston Hospital for $360,000 from their fundraising efforts throughout the year.
The Pinkies presented a cheque to Chief Executive Helen Cooper during Peninsula health’s 2025 Annual General Meeting, where this and their many achievements were celebrated.
“The volunteer group is going from strength to strength despite facing some challenges over the past year –from egg shortages, to the changing
volunteer workforce,” a Peninsula health spokesperson said.
“However, their ongoing dedication and passion for serving our community makes their continued fundraising efforts possible.
“These funds directly benefit our local area through enhanced patient service, advanced medical equipment, and a commitment to research and innovation.
“We extend a heartfelt thank you to the Pinkies and all that you do to sup-
port our community and our hospital.
The Pink Ladies Auxiliary is Peninsula Health’s longest-running volunteer group. Since 1968, the Pinkies have raised over $10 million for Frankston Hospital.
The Pinkies are well known for their pink uniform and busy kiosk where they sell food, coffee and gifts. They also deliver flowers and newspapers to patients and run other fundraising initiatives.
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$4K boost to veterans’ arts program
Brendan Rees brendan@baysidenews.com.au
THE Australian National Veterans Arts Museum (ANVAM) has received a $4000 community grant from Australia Post to support its Mornington Peninsula arts-based veteran wellbeing program.
The program, called Making Space, is designed to foster connection, creativity and peer support through creative engagement among local veterans.
ANVAM deputy director Kat Baldwin said they were “thrilled and grateful” on hearing the news.
“This grant recognises the importance of veteran-led creative spaces and the role they play in building resilience and community connection,” said Baldwin.
Funding will go directly towards program costs, expanding access for more veterans across the peninsula.
“It will make a real and immediate difference in continuing to grow a community where creative expression helps veterans reconnect and thrive.
“For many who have served, creative expression is not just an outlet, it is essential to maintaining health and wellbeing.”
While ANVAM does not have a dedicated studio space on the Mornington Peninsula, the Making Space Program has been situated in Somerville due to its proximity to ANVAM’s program supporter, Longbeach RSL, and their target audience at HMAS Cerberus.
Baldwin said the grant will allow them to run more program sessions in the peninsula community around HMAS Cerberus.
Baldwin said there were no “barriers to entry” nor prior arts experience required for those wishing to join.
“What makes the program unique is the involvement of veteran artist mentors, who work alongside arts facilitators to combine lived experience with creative practice and community connection,” said Baldwin.
“With the Royal Commission into Veteran Suicide highlighting the urgent need for responsive, non-clinical supports, Making Space fills a vital gap. Small workshop groups provide individual attention, a person-centred approach, and a safe environment for veterans to explore creativity as a pathway to resilience and wellbeing.”
The 2025 Community Grants program is part of Australia Post’s commitment to mental health, which includes a partnership with Beyond Blue. This year, a record-breaking amount of over $700,000 in funding was announced for 88 not-for-profit community groups nationwide.
AUSTRALIAN National Veterans Arts Museum deputy director Kat Baldwin at the Festival of Veterans Arts earlier this year. Picture: Supplied
Amy’s on a recycling mission
FRANKSTON-based delivery driver Amy McDermott is on a mission.
Collecting since the start of the Container Deposit Scheme in November 2023, McDermott’s efforts have earned her a nickname – “Bin Chicken” – and over $5000.
“I’m like a walking advertisement. I’m quite pushy, so I tell people, take a bag on walks,” said McDermott.
“When I’m driving around for work, if I see someone throw a can in a bin, I say, can you throw it at me?
“I don’t think I’m going to stop any time soon. I find it fun, it’s extra money. It’s surprised me how many people just throw them out.” McDermott collects from her friends, workmates, and family, as well as keeping an eye out when she’s visiting mechanics for work. Sometimes she makes up to $70 in a week.
“We have a refund point right by my work so it’s really convenient,” said McDermott.
McDermott started collecting when an old boss of hers mentioned his kids were saving containers to return, back around scheme launch in November 2023. She collected so many he told her to keep the money for herself – saving a contribution for the staff Christmas party.
“At first the mechanics would stir me up and laugh at me, but a year later, I was spending $900 on a mechanical bull for my birthday, and it was all paid for with cans.”
Amy’s biggest piece of advice is to work your container collections into your daily life. Make it easy for yourself, she says. She keeps plastic tubs in the tray of her ute, which can easily be refilled and emptied as often as she needs.
It’s become a real part of her life, and that of her family’s too: “I’ve got my nieces and nephews visiting from the United States and they’re collecting with me too.”
A keen paddleboarder, Amy likes knowing she’s doing something to directly support our environment. The extra money doesn’t hurt either.
AMY McDermott. Picture: Supplied
Have your say on dog park upgrade
SOMERVILLE’S Grant Road Dog Park is set for an upgrade as the Mornington Peninsula Shire seeks the community’s say on three possible ideas to make the park better for everyone.
A community group is seeking funding to enhance the park by installing internal fencing and gates aimed to create dedicated off-leash areas dogs of all sizes and their owners can enjoy safely.
The shire has proposed three possible upgrade options and is now seeking the community’s feedback to help decide which one works best.
Community consultation closes 27 October (with maps available online) with an outcome to be announced in November.
Mayor Cr Anthony Marsh said, “This project is a great example of community-driven improvement. By creating dedicated areas for different dogs, we’re making sure the park remains a welcoming and safe place for everyone”.
“I encourage users and residents to take part in the consultation and share what matters most to them and their dogs.”
Beek Beek Ward Cr Kate Roper said, “These proposed upgrades will make the park safer and more inclusive for all dog owners. I encourage everyone to have their say and help us choose the best option for Somerville.”
To have your say visit shape.mornpen.vic.gov.au/grant-road-dog-park
NEIL Hambly and his dog Bobbi at the Grant Rd Dog Park in Somerville. Picture: Gary Sissons
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Women’s program welcomed at Chelsea Men’s Shed
Cameron McCullough cameron@baysidenews.com.au
A GREAT relationship with the blokes at Chelsea Men’s Shed has led one woman to partner with them to launch a women’s program.
Tamarin Young’s involvement with the Shed wasn’t about fellowship or support, key principles that men’s sheds around Victoria embrace. It was more about necessity.
As a single mum doing a DIY home renovation, Young found herself visiting the shed for help with her projects.
“I had been doing a lot of do-it-yourself projects. I had purchased my own house and as a single mum had a steep learning curve in maintenance and renovation,” said Young.
“Some of the renovation skills were too challenging for me. So, if I had a complicated cabinetry cut, I would head down to the Shed. They’d happily do it for me, and I would make a donation to them for their trouble.”
Over time, the visits led to a strong relationship with the men at the Shed, and an idea that there must be more women like Young who could benefit from the expertise and equipment
Chelsea Men’s Shed offered.
“I had a chat to the president, and he was incredibly supportive. In fact, the entire crew there have been really supportive of the idea,” said Young.
“They said we could use the shed on a day it was currently sitting disused.
“There has previously been women’s programs at the Shed, so it wasn’t a new idea. I am fortunate that others have come before me and laid the groundwork. All I am doing is picking up the idea again.”
Young is now on a mission to recruit women to partake in her program.
“Men’s sheds have traditionally operated as a support network for older men, people with disability and with mental health challenges,”
said Young.
“They have been incredibly successful engaging men with like-minded men and offering them a strong sense of community.
“So, I see the women’s program more about empowering women to develop those skills. Whether it is out of a desire to learn, or out of necessity. If someone is a single mum, or on their own, it can be daunting tacking maintenance issues around the house. But with a little knowledge and experience, it becomes much easier.”
Young made it clear that this isn’t about getting into the men’s space.
“I think it is amazing what they are doing there. We don’t want to disrupt that in any way,” said Young.
“It is an important place to protect, but what about the days it is sitting idle? It makes sense to offer the program to help another group in the community that can benefit.”
Young says she has seen firsthand the empowering nature of the kind of program she is offering.
“I have watched women do the induction program and see them ticking the ideas over in their heads and thinking ‘yes, I can do that’,” said Young.
“It opens doors in terms of independence in the household which often helps with not being reliant on outside help, or expensive trades.”
Chelsea Men’s Shed is currently not being used on Fridays, so Young has adopted that as the day she plans to run her program.
“We are welcoming women of all ages and background. Women of all skill levels,” said Young.
“We are keen to create an inclusive and welcoming environment and, if this appeals to you, would encourage you to reach out”
If you would like to know more, call Tamarin Young on 0405 189 230, or email: women@ chelseamensshed.org.au
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Photos: Yanni
Robyn, Tamarin and Robert from the Chelsea Men’s Shed. Picture: Gary Sissons
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ORIENT EXPRESS: A GOLDEN ERA OF TRAVEL
SBS, 7.30pm
In the days before aeroplanes, multi-day luxury train journeys carried about as much status as you could get. Perhaps the most famous example is the iconic Orient Express, a route which this four-part series retraces from London to Istanbul. Comparing the modern-day itinerary – in a restored train featuring historic carriages – to the original service, tonight’s first leg features historian Hazel Baker (pictured) and crosses the English Channel en route to Paris.
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Set in 1066, this lavish epic explores the devolution of the relationship between William, Duke of Normandy (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Game of Thrones) and Harold, Earl of Wessex (James Norton, Happy Valley, pictured). Over eight sweeping episodes, the allies unexpectedly find themselves turning adversaries in a bloody fight for the British crown, with the bold saga culminating in one of history’s most infamous clashes, the Battle of Hastings. Fans of Vikings and The Last Kingdom are sure to be captivated by this take on the brutal rivalry, but you don’t have to be a history buff to be hooked.
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NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 I Was Actually There. (Ml, R) 10.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 11.00 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R) 11.30 Brian Cox: Life Of A Universe. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Malv, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Back Roads: Tassie Woodchoppers, Tasmania. (Final, PG) 8.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. (Final, PG) A couple model their home on a plane. 9.15 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal, R) Mary’s niece goes missing. 10.10 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Ml, R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 11.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PGa, R) 10.00 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 10.55 Great British Photography Challenge. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The People Vs Robodebt. (Mal, R) 3.00 MOVIE: When Love Is In Your Eyes. (2024) 3.50 The Cook Up. (R) 4.20 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Eurostar: Minding The Gap. (R)
8.30 Scandinavia With Simon Reeve. (Premiere) Simon Reeve embarks on his Scandinavian journey. 9.40 Blue Lights. (Return) Grace grows exasperated by the limits of the job.
10.45 SBS World News Late.
11.15 Davos 1917. (Mlv)
12.10 The Head. (MA15+a, R)
2.05 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (PGalv, R) 3.10 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.15 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Journey To Europe: Belgium, Malta And Greece. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) David struggles to contain his anger.
8.30 Jim Jefferies And Friends. (MA15+s) Jim Jefferies tells the story of the time he met and nearly killed his comedy idol John Cleese, featuring Jimeoin, Amos Gill, Renee Percy and Ivan Aristeguieta.
9.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) The teams head to Prague, but their train plans are soon thrown into chaos.
11.00 Gatecrashers. A light-hearted take on the week of racing.
12.00 Life. (Malsv, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Emma shares a baby shower with an all-star.
8.45 Sydney 2000: The Best Ever. (PG) Look at the Sydney 2000 Olympics 25 years since it was held, with the stars who made the Games memorable.
10.15 9News Late.
10.45 Chicago Med. (MA15+av) 11.35 Next Stop. 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R)
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Friday, October 10
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 Professor T. (Ma) A doctor and her family are found dead. 9.15 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R)
Presented by Tom Gleeson.
9.50 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R)
10.15 The Assembly. (PG, R) 11.00 ABC Late News.
11.15 Silent Witness. (Mal, R) 12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
(R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (R)
8.25 Lost Temples Of Cambodia. (PG, R) Pauline Carroll learns about Jayavarman VII. 9.25 Lost Treasures Of Egypt: Secrets Of The Royal Mummies. (PGa) 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Catch Me A Killer. (MA15+av) 11.45 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+v, R) 2.00 Charles I: To Kill A King. (PG, R) 3.05 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R) 4.05 The Wheelhouse. (Mals, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 1. Practice session. 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 1. Practice session and support races.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. A look around a luxury home on the Gold Coast.
8.30 MOVIE: Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris. (2022, PGl) An ordinary woman’s dream of owning a Christian Dior gown leads her on a Parisian adventure. Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert, Lambert Wilson.
11.00 Motorway Patrol. (PGal, R) A kitten needs rescuing.
11.30 GetOn Extra.
12.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PGl, R)
1.00 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Asia: Beneath The Waves. (Premiere, PG) Presented by Sir David Attenborough.
8.40 MOVIE: Elvis. (2022, Mal, R) The life of Elvis Presley, from his childhood to becoming a rock and movie star in the 1950s. Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Olivia DeJonge.
11.40 Next Stop.
12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
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Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 The Dog House. (PGa) A terrified cockapoo arrives in a bad state. 8.30 The Brighter Side. (Final) The
6am Morning Programs. 2.25pm Everyone Else Burns. 3.00 WorldWatch. 5.00 If You Are The One. 6.05 Jeopardy! 7.00 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 1. South Melbourne FC v Sydney Olympic FC. 9.00 Jeopardy! 9.50 Sex: A Bonkers History. 10.45 Homeland. 12.35am The Big Sex Talk. 1.35 Letterkenny. 3.05 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. 3.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.55 Thomas And Friends. 2.15pm Thomas. 2.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 TBA. 8.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs.
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ABC FAMILY (22) 6am
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Going Places. Noon After Sherman. 1.30 Warren Williams: The Stories, The Songs. 2.00 Talking Language. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Great Parks Of Africa. 7.30 Dreaming Big. 8.00 MOVIE: The Witches. (2020, M) 9.55 MOVIE: Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny. (2006, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.
Mosley. Continued. (2019, PG) 6.50 All At Sea. (2010, PG) 8.30 Murder Party. (2022, PG, French) 10.25 Haute Couture. (2021, M, French) 12.20pm Benediction. (2021, M) 2.55 The Straight Story. (1999, PG) 5.00 Selkie. (2000, PG) 6.40 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 8.30 The Assassination Of Jesse James. (2007, MA15+) 11.25 Late Programs.
Saturday, October 11 ABC TV (2)
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Beyond Paradise. (Ma, R) 1.30 Professor T. (M, R) 2.15 The Assembly. (PG, R) 3.00 The Larkins. (Final, PG, R) 3.50 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 4.20 The Assembly. (PG, R) 5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (R) 5.30 Landline.
6.00 Australian Story: Dog Gone – The Hunt For Valerie. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Tassie Woodchoppers, Tasmania. (Final, PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (PG) A psychic’s predictions become real and dangerous.
8.30 Return To Paradise. (PG, R) Clarke investigates when a famous wellness influencer drops dead in the middle of a fun run.
9.25 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal, R) Mary’s niece goes missing.
10.20 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (M, R) 11.20 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)
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6.00 WorldWatch. 8.55 World’s Greatest Sporting Arenas. (PG, R) 9.55 The Story Of Coffee. (R) 10.55 Travel Quest. (PG, R) 11.55 WorldWatch. 12.55 Soccer. Australian C’ship. Round 1. Metrostars v Wests Apia FC. 3.00 Soccer. Australian C’ship. Round 1. Preston Lions FC v NWS Spirit. 5.00 Plat Du Tour. (PG, R) 5.05 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.35 Trains At War. (PGav, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Orient Express: A Golden Era Of Travel. (PG)
8.25 75 Years At Longleat. Lady Bath reveals her passion for animals.
9.20 Royal Crisis: Countdown To Abdication: Collision Course. (PGa, R) Scandal engulfs the British royal family.
10.20 Great Australian Walks. (PG, R) 11.15 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Msv, R) 2.45 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R) 3.45 Urban Conversion. (R) 4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 Thomas. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 PJ Masks. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.40 Chopped Jnr. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Speechless. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Selkie. Continued. (2000, PG) 7.05 The Movie Show. 7.40 Where Is Anne Frank. (2021, PG) 9.30
6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. 1.00 DVine Living. 1.30 Weekender. 2.00 House Of Wellness. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Renters. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy.
Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Secret Life Of The Auction House. 8.30 MOVIE: Rob Roy. (1995, M) 11.20 Poirot. 12.30am My Favorite Martian. 1.00 Creflo. 1.30 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Practice session. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Practice session and support races. 4.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG) Presented by Chrissie Swan. 8.00 MOVIE: Die Hard: With A Vengeance. (1995, Mlv, R) A New York detective tries to stop a mad bomber who is holding the city to ransom. Bruce Willis, Samuel L Jackson. 10.30 MOVIE: Ambulance. (2022, MA15+av, R) Two bank robbers hijack an ambulance. Jake Gyllenhaal. 1.20 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout. Replay. 3.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Our State On A Plate. (PG, R) 12.30 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.20 David Attenborough’s Asia. (PG, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)
6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Father Of The Bride. (1991, G, R) A family plans a wedding. Steve Martin, Diane Keaton.
9.35 MOVIE: Monster-In-Law. (2005, Ms, R) A woman tries to prevent her son’s wedding. Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda.
11.35 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)
12.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)
1.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
Morning Programs. 12.00 The Brighter Side. (R) 12.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 1.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 1.30
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. A woman tries to sell her mother’s retro home.
8.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) Ambulance crews attend to a man who has been found unresponsive on the roadside.
9.45 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 10.45 The Gilded Age. (PGa, R) Gladys’s desired beau is invited to dinner. 11.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 2.35pm A Fork In The Road. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.40 Mastermind Aust. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 I Am Steve McQueen. 10.00 Snowpiercer. 11.45 Banksy And The Stolen Girl. 12.45am The Dyatlov Pass Incident. 1.40 The Swiping Game. 2.00 The Big Sex Talk. 4.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
C’ship. 6 Hours of Fuji. H’lights. 1.30 EPL. Chelsea v Liverpool. Replay. 3.30 Ski Rescue Down Under. 4.30 Hot Wheels. 5.30 MOVIE: Short Circuit. (1986, PG) 7.30 MOVIE:
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 David Attenborough’s Conquest Of The Skies. (R) 3.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG, R) 4.10 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. (Final, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.
6.00 Pilgrimage: The Road Through The Alps. (Final, PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Assembly: Julia Morris. (Ml)
8.15 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal) Jay interrogates his suspect.
9.10 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (M) Alice and Cheryl build a rapport.
10.10 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R)
10.35 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGl, R)
11.05 MOVIE: In My Blood It Runs. (2019, M, R)
12.25 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 12.55 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 3.30 The Art Of... (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 World’s Greatest Sporting Arenas. (PG, R) 10.05 Beyond The Beaten Path. (PG, R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix. Round 11. Highlights. 4.00 FIFA World Cup 2010: Our South Africa. 5.05 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.35 Trains At War. (PGav, R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World. (Premiere, PGa) 8.30 King And Conqueror. (Premiere, Mlv) Follows the story of William of Normandy and Harold of Wessex. 9.30 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries: Terracotta Army. (PG, R) 10.25 The Wonders Of Europe. (PG, R) 11.25 The Real Mo Farah. (PGa, R) 12.35 Gloriavale: New Zealand’s Secret Cult. (Ma, R) 2.10 Tough Trains. (PGav, R) 3.10 Welcome To My Farm. (R) 4.10 Urban Conversion. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 Zog. 3.55 Odd Squad. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.15 Crongton. 8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.20 Abbott Elementary. 10.05 Speechless. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 2pm Big Sky Girls. 2.20 Rugby League. Qld Murri Carnival. Finals. Men’s. Replay. 3.30 Artie: Our Tribute To A Legend. 4.00 The Point. 5.10 Soh Presents: Generations And Dynasties. 6.50 Great Parks Of Africa. 7.40 Great Australian Road Trips. 8.30 MOVIE: Sweet As. (2022, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Last Cab To Darwin. (2015, M) 12.10am Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 7.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Support races and warm up. From Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit, NSW. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Build up and Race. From Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit, NSW.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
8.45 The Rise And Fall Of Kings Cross. (Premiere, M)
10.25 24 Hours In Police Custody: A Knife Through The Heart. (Madlv, R) Detectives investigate a stabbing.
11.25 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Moorhouse Horrors. (Mav, R) A look at David and Catherine Birnie. 12.40 Miniseries: The Victim. (Malv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 11.00 Cross Court. (Return) 11.30 Drive:
6.00 9News Sunday.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.30 Watson. (Mv) Watson confronts a traumatic event from his army days when his veteran friend’s wife reaches out for help after her husband appears to suffer a psychotic break. 9.30 Matlock. (Ms, R) A brilliant woman uses her unassuming demeanour to make her way into a position at a prestigious law firm. 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.10pm Bamay. 2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.20 PBS Washington Week. 5.50 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Suranne Jones Investigating Witch Trials. (Premiere) 9.30 Uncanny. 10.40 Hudson & Rex. 11.30 The Story Of. Midnight Cycling. Paris-Tours. 2.20 Forbidden History. 3.15 The Big Sex Talk. 3.45 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6am Lara.
(2019, PG, German) 8.00 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974, PG) 10.00 Metronom. (2022, M, Romanian) 11.55 Voyage Of The Damned. (1976, M) 2.55pm What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 4.45 Where Is Anne Frank. (2021, PG) 6.35 Meek’s Cutoff. (2010, PG) 8.30 True Grit. (2010, M) 10.35 Traffic. (2000, MA15+) 1.20am Late Programs. 5.55 Finding You. (2020, PG)
Monday, October 13
(R) 10.30 Endeavour. (Mav, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R)
Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)
Grand Designs. (PG, R)
Long Lost Family. (R)
6am Morning Programs. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 DVine Living. 9.30 Harry’s Practice. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. Noon Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Escape To The Country. 3.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Mr Bates Vs The Post Office. 8.30 Vera. 10.30
7.00 The Block. (PGl) The contestants reveal their magical backyards.
8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.45 9News Late.
10.15 A Killer Makes A Call: Grindr Killer. (MA15+a) Police pursue a serial killer.
11.15 Mobsters: John Gotti. (Madv) Chronicles the life of mobster John Gotti.
12.10 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R)
1.00 Our State On A Plate. (PG)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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Women’s Exhibition Match. Papua New Guinea Orchids v Prime Minister’s XIII. 3.30 Rugby League. Men’s Exhibition Match. Papua New Guinea Kumuls v Prime Minister’s XIII. 6.00 Dad’s Army. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 TBA. 11.00 Late Programs.
6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Allo! Allo! 9.10 Only Fools And Horses. 9.50 Blackadder II. 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.00
Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PG, R) 10.05 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 11.00 Great British Photography Challenge. (PGl, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (Mav, R) 3.00 Sorell 22: Country To Coast. (Premiere) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Who Do You Think You Are? US. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Dream Teams. (Premiere) 8.30 King And Conqueror. (Mlv) The Godwins are exiled for breaking the king’s peace.
Family. (PG, R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
9.25 Sydney’s Super Tunnel: Great Expectations. (R) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG) 11.30 Mayflies. (Madl, R) 12.35 The Allegation. (MA15+av, R) 2.35 Tough Trains. (PG, R) 3.35 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R) 4.30 Growing A Greener World. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.55 Children’s Programs. 11.55 Thomas And Friends. 2.15pm Thomas. 2.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.55 Octonauts. 7.00 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Gladiators. 9.35 The Crystal Maze. 10.25 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am
Finding You. Continued. (2020, PG) 8.10 Meek’s Cutoff. (2010, PG) 10.05 Girls Will Be Girls. (2024, M, Hindi, English) 12.15pm Knight Of Cups. (2015, M) 2.25 Lara. (2019, PG, German) 4.15 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974, PG) 6.15 The Way. (2010, PG)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Eden makes matters worse.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) Nolan, Chen and Lopez investigate the suspicious stabbing of three teenage girls.
10.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) The team searches for a missing muralist.
11.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav) 12.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (Premiere, MA15+s)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
9News Morning.
The Block. (PGl, R)
My Way. (R)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)
(PG, R)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) The contestants tackle their front yards.
8.45 Murder Down Under: The Toolbox Murders Pt 2. (MA15+adv) The legal aftermath of the toolbox murders unfolds.
9.45 9News Late.
10.15 The Equalizer. (Mv) 11.15 Transplant. (MA15+m, R) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal.
7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGl) Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.40 Sam Pang Tonight. (Return) A weekly tonight show hosted by Sam Pang, featuring a monologue roasting the news of the week. 9.40 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (Mls, R) Hosted by Anne Edmonds. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.25pm Bamay. 3.00 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.30 History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Joe Lycett’s United States Of Birmingham. (Final) 9.25 Buzzcocks. 10.10 The People Vs Robodebt. 11.10 Late Bloomer. 12.10am Couples Therapy. 1.15 Late Programs.
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(9) 6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (M, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 2.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.20 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R) 10.20 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG, R) 11.10 Journey Of The Pelicans: An Outback Mystery. (Premiere) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (Ma, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
7.30.
8.00 I Was Actually There. (PGa)
8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Paul Kelly. (Final) Paul Kelly shares five songs. 9.00 Sharon And Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home. (M, R)
10.00 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+l, R)
10.35 Media Watch. (PG, R)
10.50 ABC Late News.
11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Four Corners. (R) 12.10 Labor In Power. (PG, R) 1.05 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 1.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG)
8.30 Tell Me What You Really Think: ADHD. (Premiere, M) Marc Fennell is joined by five Aussies with ADHD. 9.30 The Hospital: In The Deep End: The Problem With Modern Life. (Ma, R)
10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 The Point. (R) 12.05 Safe Home. (Mal, R) 1.00 The Unusual Suspects. (Mls, R) 2.00 Charles I: To Kill A King. (PG, R) 3.10 Tough Trains. (PGa, R) 4.10 Urban Conversion. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Lacey tries to stay busy.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.10 Murder In A Small Town. (M) A protective father becomes a suspect in a murder investigation when his ex-wife is killed just after returning to town.
10.10 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics. 11.10 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv) 12.10 Pretty Hard Cases. (Madv) 1.10 Travel Oz. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) The contestants surprise Scotty with a gift. 8.35 Bump. (MA15+als) Santi’s bold move finally brings the Chalmers-Davis and Hernandez families together.
9.55 9News Late.
10.25 Wild Cards. (Mav) 11.20 Forensics: Murder Scene. (MA15+alv, R)
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Let’s Eat With George. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (PGls) Hosted by Anne Edmonds. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) An international beauty queen is killed. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 10 News+. (R) 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Bamay. 2.50 David Harewood On Blackface. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.25 Calipari: Razor’s Edge. 12.15am The Nine Lives Of. 1.10 Stone Cold Takes On America. 2.00 Addicted Australia. 3.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.55 Children’s Programs. 2.15pm Thomas. 2.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Deadly 60. 9.05 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The
Movie Show. 6.15 The Way. (2010, PG) 8.30 Lara. (2019, PG, German) 10.20 True Grit. (2010, M) 12.25pm The Eagle Has Landed. (1976, PG) 2.55 Bonneville. (2006, PG) 4.35 Finding You. (2020, PG) 6.50 Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 8.30 A Fistful Of Dollars. (1964, MA15+) 10.25 The Grump: In Search Of An Escort. (2022, M, Finnish) 12.30am Lawless. (2012, MA15+) 2.40 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Treaty Road. 1.30 Eight Ladies. 2.00 Talking Language. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Guardians Of The Wild. 7.30 The Point. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding USA: World Team Series. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, M) 12.20am Late Programs. NITV (34)
Wednesday, October 15
ABC TV (2)
6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon My Kitchen Rules. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Poirot. 1.00 M*A*S*H. 2.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: The Man Upstairs. (1958, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Raisin. 10.40 Major Crimes. 11.40 Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Surfing Aust. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The
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6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Pilgrimage: The Road Through The Alps. (Final, PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.55 Restoration Australia. (R) 2.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PGa, R) 10.00 Tough Trains. (PGav, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Tell Me What You Really Think. (M, R) 3.00 Such Was Life. (PGa, R) 3.10 The Cook Up. (R) 3.40 Black Cockatoo Crisis. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PG) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PGs, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG)
8.30 Mother And Son. (PGdl) Arthur attempts to become a different person.
9.00 The Assembly: Julia Morris. (Ml, R)
9.45 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG, R)
10.30 If You’re Listening. (R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.25 Planet America. (R) 11.55 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+, R) 12.25 Grand Designs. (M, R) 1.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)
3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Idea Of Australia: Land Of The Fair Go? (Premiere)
8.30 Great British Train Journeys From Above: The Ffestiniog Railway. Looks at the Ffestiniog Railway.
9.30 Code Of Silence. (Mlv) Alison meets with Liam.
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 I Am Scrooge. (Premiere, Mal) 11.45 Freezing Embrace. (Malv, R) 1.25 Charles I: To Kill A King. (PG, R) 2.30 Tough Trains. (PGa, R) 3.25 Urban Conversion. (R)
4.30 Growing A Greener World. (R) 5.00
NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 RFDS. (Ma) Eliza and Pete remain at odds.
8.30 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (M) Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel head down the west coast, where they explore caves.
9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Experts share advice on living well.
10.30 Chicago Fire. (Ma) 11.30 The Agenda Setters. (R) 12.30 Imposters. (Madlsv, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Space Invaders. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.
Tipping Point Australia.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl)
8.40 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: The Lost Girls. (Mav) A look at the disappearance of a mother and daughter.
9.40 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) A look at the latest on the AFL trade period. 10.40 9News Late.
11.10 Resident Alien. (Return, Malv)
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 The Garden Gurus. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Major Crimes. 11.50 French And Saunders. 12.30am Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (Final, PG) Graeme meets a thieving terrier. 8.30 The Gilded Age. (PGa) A visit to the Russells shakes the aunts’ household. George aims to control the narrative. 9.40 Elsbeth. (PGv, R) Elsbeth investigates an app CEO. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm The Lost Colony Of Roanoke. 2.15 Tales From A Suitcase. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Patient. 9.50 MOVIE: The Lost Boys. (1987, M) 11.35 The Bloody Decade. 1.35am WWE Legends. 3.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.55 Children’s Programs. 2.50pm Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 9.20 Teen Titans Go! 9.55 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Bonneville. Continued. (2006, PG) 6.35 The Movie Show. 7.10 The Snow Foxes. (2023, PG) 8.40 Lord Of
The Wild. 7.30 Home, Land & Sea. 8.30 MOVIE: Saturday Night Fever. (1977, MA15+) 10.35 MOVIE: Contact. (2009, PG) Midnight Late Programs. NITV (34)
COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
Sponsored by Frankston Arts Centre
Seaford SASH Weight Loss Club
Ladies only. Tuesdays 8.00am - 10.30am. St. Luke’s Church, 65 William Rd, Carrum Downs. Must have at least 5 or more kilos to lose.
Contact Monica Hernandez: 0438 004 058 or Louisa Towan: 0417 527 029
The Langwarrin Ladies Probus have changed their meeting place to Community of Christ Church at 2-4 Logan Street, Frankston (off Ashleigh Avenue) Patricia Morecroft: 8759 3887
Bingo at The Bowl
Bingo every Tuesday night at the Frankston Bowling Club, 8 Yuille Street Frankston. Eyes down at 7pm. Great cash prizes to be won every week. New players welcome. For more info contact Craig 0459 616 111
Belvedere Park Tennis Club invites you to enjoy social tennis (under lights) every Monday starting at 6.00 pm. We also have a ‘Ladies Only” on Wednesday mornings 9.00 - 11.30 am. (104 East Road, Seaford). Contact Janet: 0416 424 344
Seaford Walking Group
Meet weekly each Thursday at 9.30 am for a 9.40am start. Meet at the picnic tables outside Seaford Library. Walk locally 3 to 4kms approx 1 hour, to Seaford foreshore, beach, Kananook creek and Seaford wetlands.
Frankston Beach Revegetation Volunteers
OCTOBER
Mornington Tourist Railway
- BCNA Pink Train Fundraising Event
4th & 11th of October. 11am- 4pm. 460 Moorooduc Highway Mt Eliza. Enjoy a High Tea event like no other in support of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Tickets: https://bcna. grassrootz.com/2025-pink-lady-events/pinktrain-for-bcna
FREE Digital Confidence & Online Safety workshop for Seniors. 25th Oct 10am–2pm. Mechanics Hall, Frankston. Learn to book appointments, spot scams, use Facebook, Zoom & ChatGPT safely. Free Devonshire tea, morning tea, lunch & registration!
Legends of the Skies Theatre at the Moorabbin Aircraft Museum presents ‘SMITHY’ a musical flight through history, Kingsford Smith’s achievements as engaging theatre, immortalizing the marvels and challenges of early aviation. Performances November 6 through 9. Bookings through Trybooking. Frankston & District Stamp Club. Not sure what to do with your stamp collection? Come along to our friendly monthly meetings - every third Thursday in Carrum Downs. Maybe join the club? For information, phone Mike: 03 8774 1013
Peninsula Youth Orchestra
Primary and Secondary string, wind or brass instrumental students welcome to join us!
Rehearsals are Wednesdays 5.45pm – 6.45pm at Ebdale Community Centre in Frankston during school terms. Performance opportunities include concerts with the Frankston Symphony Orchestra! www.peninsulayouthmusicsociety.org.au
Volunteer drivers.
Peninsula Transport Assist has an ongoing need for volunteer drivers. Suitable for retirees or those on JobSeeker. Volunteers use their own cars, with reimbursement available. For information call Tim: 9708 8241 or email info@ peninsulatransportassist.org or www.peninsulatransportassist.org
Social Cards Club
Frankston North Community Centre, 26 Mahogany Ave Frankston North. Wednesday nights 7.15pm to 10.30 pm. Learn to play 500 cards. Loads of fun! $6 mixed ladies and gents contact Bill: 0417396247, or just call in.
Overport Park Tennis Club
Social mixed doubles night tennis. No commitment.
Tuesday - Beginner to Intermediate. Wednesday - Intermediate plus. Non-members - $12.00. Members $7.00. Cnr Overport & Somerset Rds, Frankston South. More information - Lynda 0418 365 014
Wanted. The Frankston Beach Association holds working bees on Frankston’s foreshore every 2nd Tuesday morning. Enjoy the outdoors for a few hours each fortnight. Call Johan on 0418 374 981
East Frankston Over 55s Club
Located at 200 Beach St Frankston. Many activities on offer. Open Mondays from 12pm3pm, Wednesday from 9.30am - 3pm, Fridays 10am - 12pm. Call Lauraine: 0403 729 906 or Michael: 0411 373 580
Probus Club of Frankston
When: First Wednesday of Every Month Time: 10 am (meeting commences)
Where: Frankston RSL – Old Bowls Pavilion at the rear of the RSL. 183 Cranbourne Road, Frankston 3199. Contact: Clyde – 0478 753 702. Email: enquiries.probusfrankston@gmail.com
Ladies Social Tennis- Walk Up Wednesdays from 1pm. Non-members & all standards welcome. No cost & no commitment. Come along for a set or more. Overport Park Tennis Club, cnr Overport & Somerset Rds, Frankston South. More info Lynda 0418 365 014
Fit over 60 runs 9.30am each Mon & Wed at the Scout Hall in Bentley Place, Frankston. $10 per class. Classes are designed by a qualified instructor to improve your fitness and increase your strength. Enquiries to 0403 021 868.
Frankston Taiko (Japanese) Drumming
Frankston’s sister city organisation has formed a community Taiko Drumming group and welcomes new members. Experience the fun, enjoyment and energy that is Japanese taiko drumming. For details contact Bev: 0413 777 313 or frankston.susono@gmail.com
Kananook Tennis Club have vacancies.Come along and enjoy social tennis! All standards! Everyone welcome! Racquets are available. Times of play: Thursday 9-30am-noon. Saturday 12-30pm-5.00pm. Please call: 0450 290 064. Check out our website!
Cake Decorators Association Of Victoria - Frankston Branch. Learn more about cake decorating! Join us at one of our workshops or demonstration days. We meet every second month on the first Saturday of that month. Further details: www.facebook.com/ FrankstonCDAV email: frankstoncdav@gmail.com
Seaford Probus Club.
Monthly meetings held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Eric Bell Reserve Pavillion, Forest Drive, Frankston North. New members welcome.
Contact: Carolyn McLennan: 0450 158 149
Peninsula Men’s Circle is a confidential, non-judgmental space to share experiences and make connections. You’re encouraged to be supportive, open and compassionate. We explore relationships, responsibilities and challenges that we as men face. Wednesdays 6.45-9:30pm.
Chris: 0400 614 065
Seaford Senior Citizens Club, Inc
Please join us for fun & friendship. We’re open Monday-Friday with various activities which include: RummyKing, Indoor bowls, Bingo, Cards (500 & Canasta) plus more. Please ring our office 03 9785 1621 for more information.
Frankston Friendship Club
Enjoy a cuppa and make new friends! Monthly meetings and monthly bus outings, (at your own cost.) Meet at the Xavier Centre, Davey Street Frankston on the first Wednesday in the month. Contact Suzy: 0419 367 778.
Frankston Stroke Support Group
Our group is open to new members for support and socialisation. Meets the first Wednesday of the month from 1pm-3pm at the Frankston North Community Centre. For more information contact Janelle on 9789 6427 or janellethompson@bigpond.com
Free Digital Literacy Classes at Frankston Library. Frankston City Libraries is committed to building online safety. Learn new skills or dive into interesting topics, with our free, in-person sessions. May’s sessions include Facebook, scams, and smart home technology. https://library. frankston.vic.gov.au/Community-Connection/ Be-Connected
Bunarong Bushwalking Club Come and explore the great outdoors with a local walking group. Bunarong Bushwalking Club members enjoy walks on Sundays and Wednesdays. For more information please contact us on: 0400 329 710, our Facebook page, or www.bunarongbushwalkingclub.com.au
Carrum Downs Senior Citizens Club
Meet every Tuesday at Lyrebird Community Centre, Lyrebird Dr, Carrum Downs. Contact: Annette 0428 992 928
Dog Lovers Walking Group Tuesdays at 8:30 am & 9:30 am, also Thursdays at 9:30 am. Join us for friendship, fun and exercise for dogs and owners. At Baxter Park (Near Tennis Courts). Contact Suzanne on 9789 8475
Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir
Planning a Singing Tour of Wales this year.
Rehearsal every Sunday evening at 7pm at Yamala Park Bowls Club Dunstan St Frankston South. For more details contact Trudi on 0406 678 261 or email info@mpwlc.com
Southern Sounds Chorus
Calling all women singers. Make beautiful music and great friends by joining us on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at Somerville Community House Hall, at 2/21 Worwong Avenue, Somerville. Call Maree, 0411 844 572 (membership) or Judy 0412 063 003 (bookings)
McClelland Spinners and Weavers
Weekly sessions of spinning, handweaving and knitting at our studio at McClelland Gallery. Everything you need to get started. Find us on Facebook or email us at: mcclellandspinnersandweavers@gmail.com for more information about session times and fees.
Peninsula Field Naturalists Club
16 High St Frankston on the 2nd Wednesday of the month 8pm.We are amateurs who are interested in all aspects of the natural environment. ring Judy on 0400 910 941, or visit www.peninsulafieldnaturalists.org.au
Frankston Food Swap 2nd Saturday of the month at 1pm. Swap your excess vegies, homemade foods or seedlings. Kareela Café, 53 Kareela Rd, Frankston Join the fun! Volunteer at a Family Life Opp Shop. Volunteer with our amazing team and make a difference in your community. No experience necessary! To find out more or to express your interest call 03 8599 5433 or visit familylife.com.au/volunteer
Table Tennis for Everyone!
We cater for all groups, including Juniors, Social, Competition, All Abilities and more! Check out our website or give us a call for more information. MFTTA.ORG.AU ph:0498 003 788
Try Croquet
Est in 1947, The Frankston Croquet Club prides itself on social recreation, healthy activity and friendly competitions. Open Tues, Thurs & Sat. from 9am to 3pm. Equipment supplied, flat soled shoes required. Enquires to Fay 97837340
Support peninsula koalas
It is estimated that the 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires impacted over 60,000 koalas, leading to injuries, displacement, and fatalities.
Subsequently, koala populations in Qld, NSW, and the ACT were listed as endangered in 2022 under the federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.
In Victoria, they are vulnerable. But thanks to the Balnarring to Bay Biolink concept, and groups like Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation (MPKC) and the Merricks Coolart Catchment Landcare Group (MCCLG), the local koala population may grow rather than decline.
In 2021, the Mornington Peninsula Shire awarded a $10,000 Climate Action Grant to the Biolink project. It is a pity that such grants have ceased.
As Dirk Jansen, President of MPKC, notes, the actual number of koalas on the peninsula is unknown, and they were nearly wiped out in the 1800s for their fur.
Anyone looking for active volunteering couldn’t go past these wonderful groups. The thousands-of-trees Biolink plantings at facebook.com/MCCLandcare/reels/ will inspire. And youngsters will enjoy uploading local sightings to the National Koala Monitoring Program’s free Koala Spotter app.
Ray Peck, Hawthorn
Prepare for fire
Thank you to the Hastings Fire Brigade for their proactive “Get Fire Ready” event (Hastings fire brigade opens its doors to get fire ready, The News 30/9/25).
Given that the Australian and New Zealand Council for fire and emergency services Seasonal Bushfire Outlook has the Mornington Peninsula marked red as an area with “increased risk of fire” this spring, we cannot afford to be complacent.
As our climate continues to warm, we must be
more vigilant and prepared for fires than ever. Making properties fire safe, arming community members with a fire plan, and activating the VicEmergency app are all important steps. Let’s work together with fire brigades to stay safe during periods of fire risk.
Amy Hiller, Kew
Brush up on history
Albert Riley needs to brush up on his history as the signs at the location of the Collins Settlement clearly state the settlement was abandoned, in part, because of a lack of fresh water and arable land (Collins settlement, Letters 29/9/25).
He also again suggests that Treaty is divisive - what’s divisive is to ignore 60,000 years of Australian history and only recognise the pimple on the pumpkin of the 250 or so years of colonisation.
There can be no dispute that what happened to our First Nations people was a tragedy of the highest order. People losing access to the land they saw as part of their very being and that provided them with food and sustenance, people killed, forbidden to practice their culture or use their language.
Albert is obviously a fan of history so perhaps he would like to read “I Succeeded Once - the Aboriginal Protectorate on the Mornington Peninsula 1839-1840” (Maree Hansen Fels) which provides evidence of the damage done to First Peoples here on the peninsula.
I cannot understand why we have such difficulty understanding and celebrating First Nations history. We readily accept that Gallipoli was a tragedy and we celebrate that every year. Why then do we not recognise the part of our history that is the experience of the First Nations?
Treaty is one small step in recognising the wrongs that were done, recognising the deliberate attempts to destroy the First Peoples and
their culture and provides an opportunity for all Victorians to walk together with pride in our history.
If Albert would like to understand more about the Treaty process in Victoria, he could attend a presentation Southern Peninsula Allies for First Nations are providing for Seniors Week on Wed 15 October, 2.30 at Capel Sound Community Hub, 11 Allambi Avenue.
Marg D’Arcy, Rye
Hot topic
Interesting comments on my letter of 23/9/25, contained in Dr Ross Hudson’s letter (Solid science, The News 30/9/25), where he falsely asserts that I failed to understand the information presented in a simple graph.
Hudson, however, hits the nail on the head when he correctly states that the oceans (and lakes) “store vast quantities of carbon dioxide which is released as the oceans warm, which is what they are doing”.
Bravo, I’ve been saying that for years.
Around 1850, Earth, now out of its centuries long cold era, started to naturally warm up again and the oceans started to release CO2 Hudson concludes that the majority of scientists conclude that the Earth is getting warmer. Whatever happened to the rest of that old dogma which was “caused by CO2”?
Has he realised that the last line of the old dogma is not true? Everybody knows that the Earth is warming, by 1.5 degrees over 170 years, because NASA and others have measured it thus and published it. Personally, I was hoping for a little more heat.
Finally, Hudson insults our intellect by referring to the utterly different planet Venus as proof of CO2 warming. Stop laughing. I agree that the molecule CO2 probably does pass some heat and retains some. In a glass jar in a laboratory.
Where is the proof that it does so on a massive planetary scale, with hundreds of other significant factors thrown in, some incomprehensible to some of our experts?
Brian
A Mitchelson, Mornington
GST increase?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said around three weeks ago that he would not support an increase in GST.
But strangely the Productivity Commission has now commenced an investigation into the GST which includes an increase in GST and the disbursement of the GST which the federal government collects to gives back to state governments.
The state governments need more tax revenue to pay for infrastructure projects, debt caused by infrastructure projects, and social reform and treaty.
State and federal governments need more tax revenue and the GST increase will be the first of many.
Russell Morse, Karingal
Thievery
It’s said that prostitution is the oldest occupation on earth. I disagree. I reckon thievery is by far the oldest, most prevalent and also is expanding. A few examples from history, to support my case: pick-pockets, forgers, fraudsters, hijackers, black-birders, grave robbers, tricksters, card sharks, scammers, ransom racketeers, pyramid/ ponsi schemers, patent/copyright deceivers, warmongers (stealing land and peace), pirates, smugglers, drug dealers, gerrymander fixers, poachers, bush-rangers, conmen, embezzlers, forgers, corrupt politicians, shop-lifters, porkbarrellers, tyrants, dictators, dishonest invaders, tax evaders, liars, etc.
Many years ago, a wise scribe wrote “Thou shall not steal”. In another century, another sage wrote “Money is the root of all evil.”
I rest my case your Honour.
Warwick Spinaze, Rosebud
Art Therapy: Finding voice through creativity
ART therapy merges creative expression with psychotherapy to enhance mental health and emotional wellbeing. The Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in Frankston offers free group and individual art therapy sessions, supporting individuals in exploring their feelings, thoughts, and experiences through artistic mediums, fostering a deeper understanding of themselves and their emotions.
What is Art Therapy?
At its core, art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art as a means of communication. The therapeutic benefits arise from both the creative process and the relationship between the participant and the therapist. This approach creates a safe space for individuals to express themselves, whether used alone or as a complement to other forms of therapy.
Karina Grift, dedicated art therapist at the Local Service in Frankston, emphasises the importance of art in communication: “Finding the right words to express our thoughts and feelings can be a challenge for all of us. Making and appreciating art provides a different avenue for understanding and conveying ourselves, especially when words are out of reach or simply aren’t enough.
“Art therapy is a powerful tool for enhancing mental health and well-being for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. By integrating creative expression with therapeutic practices, it provides a unique pathway for exploring emotions and building resilience.
During an art therapy session, participants control their creative journey. They work at their own pace and choose from a range of materials and themes that resonate with them. This autonomy empowers individuals to engage deeply with their emotions but also take charge of their recovery journey.
Therapists play a crucial role in guiding participants, providing support and encouragement, creating a nurturing environment for exploration without fear of judgment.
“Creative expression is a form of active mindfulness, allowing us to engage fully in the present while discovering peace and clarity,” says Karina. “Mindfulness through creativity helps us release stress, regulate our emotions, and transform our perspective on the here and now.”
How can Art Therapy support you?
• Art therapy can assist individuals in various ways:
• Emotional Expression: Art provides an alternative avenue for expressing feelings that may be difficult to articulate verbally, helping individuals process emotions like grief, anxiety, anger, and joy.
• Self-Discovery: Engaging in creative activities can lead to greater self-awareness, allowing participants to uncover underlying thoughts and feelings as they create.
• Stress Relief: The act of creating art can be soothing and meditative, enabling individuals to immerse themselves in the moment, thereby reducing stress and promoting emotional regulation.
• Enhanced Communication: Art therapy can improve communication skills, particularly for those who find it challenging to express themselves verbally. Through their artwork, individuals can share their thoughts and experiences.
• Building Confidence: Creating and sharing art fosters a sense of accomplishment and boosts self-esteem, helping participants appreciate their unique perspectives while connecting with others.
Embracing Art Therapy
Whether you’re looking to process difficult feelings, discover your creative potential, or find joy in making art, art therapy provides a supportive and inclusive environment for everyone.
If you’re curious about how art therapy can benefit you or someone you know, contact Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in Frankston by calling 1800 000 525 or visit in person at 454 Nepean Highway, Frankston. This month with Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in Frankston, join us for Art in the Park, a free event open to all, where you can experience artmaking for yourself in a supportive environment!
No experience needed—just bring your imagination!
When: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Where: Wuxi Walk, Frankston ForeshoreBehind the Big Crab Time: 12 – 3pm
Art in the Park World Mental Health Day
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When: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Where: Wuxi Walk, Frankston Foreshore - Behind the Big Crab Time: 12pm - 3pm
Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in Frankston is delivered by Wellways in partnership with Mentis Assist and Peninsula Health and are funded by the Victorian Government.
Frankston Mental Health and Wellbeing Local, Art in the Park. images: supplied
100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...
Shire of Frankston and Hastings: Electric Light Committee’s Report
Compiled by Cameron McCullough AT the last meeting of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings the Electric Light Committee submitted the following report:
Consideration was given to the request of the Frankston Traders’ Association that energy should be supplied at a reduced rate for block lighting, and it was decided, in view of the financial position, to recommend the applicants to again apply in about three months.
Consideration was given to the request of the Frankston Traders’ Association for improved street lighting, and it was decided on the motion of Cr. Oates, seconded by Cr. Bradbury, that the street lighting be improved by three 100 candle power lamps being erected at each end of the gardens in Bay street; three 50 candle power lamps being erected at Barclay’s corner; one extra 100 candle power and a 3.2 candle power lamp being erected at the entrance to the Honor Avenue, one 100 candle power being put in instead of the present 50 candle power lamp at the intersection of Young street and Wells street; and one 100 candle power lamp being put in in Young street, between Wells street and Ross Smith avenue.
An application was received from residents, asking that a lamp be erected at the intersection of James street and Cranbourne road, and it was decided that the request be complied with, on the motion of Cr. Oates, seconded by Cr. Pratt.
The Frankston Riding members were instructed to report to the next meeting of the committee on the necessity of a street lamp being put in in Playne street
on the Dingle Dell estate.
An application was received from the Frankston Returned Soldiers, asking for reduced charges for lighting, and it was decided on the motion of Cr. Pratt, seconded by Cr. Montague, that the charge be reduced to 7d. per unit.
A request was received from the Frankston Returned Soldiers’ Association, to be allowed to erect notice boards on the electric light poles at each end of Thompson street, and the request was granted on condition that the boards are in conformity with other street notice boards, and that the name of the street is on the top of each board.
Consideration was given to a return prepared by the electric light manager, showing the outstanding accounts, and it was decided on the motion of Cr. Miles, seconded by Cr. Montague, that the outstanding accounts owing for more than one month be placed in the hands of the Shire solicitor for collection.
The question of travelling expense for the Shire engineer was considered, and it was decided to recommend to the Council, on the motion of Cr. Bradbury, seconded by Cr. Armstrong, that the travelling allowance be fixed at £120 per annum.
The request of the Frankston Scouts to hold a sports gathering in the park on Cup Day was granted on the usual terms, subject to them arranging joint occupancy with the Glenhuntly Congregational Sunday School.
Permission was granted to the Salvation Army and the Christian Endeavour Society to occupy the camping area during the Christmas vacation on condition that they provide their own sanitary conveniences.
Consideration was given to the residential area by-law, and it was decided to incorporate the clauses recommended by the Public Works Department, and to recommend the Council to adopt the by-law.
Cr. Bradbury’s action in granting permission to Mr. Sowden to erect a boathouse at Canadian Bay was endorsed, on the motion of Cr. Miles, seconded by Cr. Montague. |
The complaint of Mr. Lomax relative to lamps blowing out owing to interference with street wires by some unknown person was referred to the electric light manager, with power to act, on the motion of Cr. Armstrong, seconded by Cr. Miles.
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A Neglected Heritage
That interesting stretch of country, known as Mornington Peninsula, extending from Frankston, and in a southerly direction to Point Nepean, is, indeed, a neglected heritage, for despite the fact that many thousands of people traverse it from end to end, year in and year out, the one set purpose is to view its scenic grandeur, and with never a thought as to the enormous amount of wealth, in the way of valuable pigments, clays, metals, and deposits of magnificent granite, which lie hidden under ground.
In connection with the granite deposits of the peninsula, it is now common knowledge that some of the very finest green stone ever seen in Australia has recently been located and quarried in the vicinity of Dromana.
It has been stated by experts that the green granite of the peninsula is even superior to that imported from Italy, for the reason that it is beautifully tinted
JOSHUA SEARLE: BIENVENIDO
JOSHUA Searle is an emerging Mornington Peninsula-based artist with an increasing national and commercial profile. His work examines socio-cultural issues and his own diasporic identity. Searle has been a finalist in the Sir John Sulman Prize (AGNSW) (2025, 2023), Fremantle Print Art Award (2025) and a finalist in MPRG’s National Works on Paper (2024).
In 2024, Searle was awarded a Mason Family Trust Fellowship which supported a research trip to his mother’s homeland in Colombia. He explored Indigenous goldsmithing and sculptural practices through museum collections and meeting with archaeologists whilst visiting archaeological sites. There he studied Pre-Columbian artefacts as a means to further understand his own connection to history and identity as an Australian-Colombian.
The exhibition title Bienvenido means ‘welcome’ in Spanish—a greeting that, in this context, evokes a personal arrival, belonging, and return. It captures a significant moment in Searle’s life: his first visit to Colombia, where he met extended family and walked the streets of his ancestral town.
During the Fellowship, Searle met with Eugenio Viola, Artistic Director of the Bogotá Museum of Modern Art who worked in Australia a few years back, connected with contemporary art gallerists, and attended ARTBO, South America’s leading contemporary art fair, as well as visiting many museums of contemporary art, and sites of historical and archaeological significance, tracing the history of Columbia over millennia. Searle worked with Teo Duque, a ceramicist at the Archaeological Museum in Bogotá, who specialised in traditional sculptural practices,
creating reproduction objects for museums. Sharing his connection to and knowledge of these practices with Searle, Duque inspired the next stage of Searle’s work.
Back in Australia, Searle collaborated with Melbourne-based artist Brendan Huntley and Stoker Studio in Mornington to produce a new large-scale work El Sudor del Sol (The Sweat of the Sun), a major wall installation inspired by Colombian expressions and techniques he learned from Duque. The title references the indigenous belief in South America that gold was the sweat of sun, also viewed as a god, symbolising balance and divine connection rather than material value. While this history underpins the work, Searle’s focus lies in exploring language and cultural identity, with gold’s symbolism serving as a resonant backdrop.
with pink specks.
Grey granite there is in abundance. Of red ochre, there are also large deposits. Gold has been found in most of the peninsula creeks, and some years ago many fossickers made handsome cheques at the “TubbaRubba” rush.
Quite recently, copper ore, with traces of silver and gold intermixed, was unearthed at a shallow depth within four miles of Frankston township, and it would not be surprising to hear of rich deposits being discovered in the near future, and at a greater depth.
At Pearcedale although that district is not exactly on the peninsula proper, black coal has been located.
No attention whatsoever has been paid to the fine mineral waters of the Mornington Peninsula; yet, within halfan-hour’s walk of Frankston, magnesia, sulphur and (iron) chalybeate springs exist, and are ever flowing to waste.
One large mineral spring, known as the “Blue Lagoon,” is situated at Frankston Park, but of latter years this spring has fallen into disrepute. Large quantities of fine pipeclay are known to exist on the peninsula, and it has been declared that the bed of Kananook Creek, once known as Tangerong River, is composed largely of this material.
Enterprising business men are now turning their attention to the possibilities of good returns from the hidden mineral, and other deposits of Mornington Peninsula. ***
Seaford
On Sunday last a large whale was observed some distance out to sea.
The visitor, who is no doubt the same chap as has been seen at various
other places around the bay, put in a lively half-hour at Seaford, and gave exhibitions of his abilities to create a vast commotion in the water, flapping his huge tail and beating an otherwise placid sea into a smother of foam.
After spouting several times he dived to his watery haunts.
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Mt. Eliza Progress Association
A well-attended meeting of the above was held at the Mt. Eliza Hall on Wednesday, September 29.
General business and inward correspondence was dealt with.
It was moved that the secretary (Mr. Moseley) write to the secretary of the Frankston Council, thanking him on behalf of the Council for their prompt attention to better lighting in the district.
At the close of the meeting the ladies’ committee provided refreshments, and an enjoyable dance was held.
At last Friday’s council meeting Cr. Montague succeeded in getting a “tenner” to spend in a very bad part of Boundary road.
This should produce a chorus of approval from those who were sore about its bad condition.
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Frankston Bowling Green
The Shire president (Cr. Wells) will preside at a public meeting in the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall on Thursday night, 15th inst., at 8 o’clock, to arrange for the formation of a bowling club at Frankston and the preparation of greens and croquet lawns on the site which has been granted on the foreshore.
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 9 October 1925
IMAGES: Left: John Baird, Sydney in the Rain , 2022 (detail), acrylic and shellac on board, Private Collection, Courtesy of the artist and Arthouse
PUZZLE ZONE
ACROSS
1. Iguana or monitor
5. Spheres
7. Ship’s unloading site
8. Blocking vote
9. Heavy criticism
10. Gowns
11. Representing, on ... of
13. Snake-like fish
14. Chocolate choux pastry
18. Happened next 21. Door handle
22. Engraved with acid
24. Peru beast
25. Short skirt style
26. Impulse
27. Nook
28. Doe’s mate 29. Discreetly DOWN 1. Endearing
Smell 3. One of Snow White’s friends
Rubbish 5. Counterbalances
6. Writing for visually impaired
12. Hawaiian garland
15. Comprise, ... of 16. Sauntering
17. Love affair
19. Almond or pecan
20. Feeble with age
22. Roof edges
23. Cake morsel
See page 23 for solutions.
MPCA cricket back for the 2025/26 season
By Cameron McCullough PROVINCIAL
AFTER winning last season's Peninsula Division grand final, Mornington earned a promotion to Provincial for the 2025/26 season.
Their opening match for the season was against last year’s Provincial premiers, Pines, so could have been expected to be a battle for the newbies.
Pines came within a ball of batting out their entire 40 overs, all out for 176. Mornington started poorly, losing both openers for two and four runs respectively.
The middle order put up a fight for the Bulldogs, with Tom Panich scoring 30 runs, Brendan Walsh 22, and Zac Garnet 39 not out. In the end it wasn’t quite enough, with Mornington running out of batters 28 runs short.
Langwarrin finished last season on the top of the ladder before being knocked out in the semi-finals by Red Hill. It was a disappointing end to the season and they would have been keen to make amends.
Batting first against Dromana, opening batsman Jack Marget managed a "golden duck", but fellow opener and captain, Matthew Prosser, notched up 57 off 63 balls. They managed to make it to the 40-over mark with one wicket in hand for a tidy 189 runs.
Dromana’s openers seemed unperturbed, with Beau Anthony smashing 65 off just 50 balls, and captain Sam Fowler notching up 55. The rest was easy, with Dromana reaching Langwarrin’s total with four wickets in hand and nearly four overs to spare.
Red Hill batted out their entire 40
overs, ending up 8/222. It was an impressive depth among their batters, with nearly everyone making a contribution.
In response, Baden Powell put in a solid effort, but fell well short. They managed just 181 after running out of batters in the 34th over.
Sorrento saw some solid performances among its batters notching up 6/181 in their 40. The highlight was Jedd Falck who managed 46 runs off 53 balls. Heatherhill would have been in trouble if it wasn’t for a strong middle-order stand that got them across the line. They reached Sorrento’s total in the 34th over.
PENINSULA
OLD Peninsula had a point to prove on Saturday in their first match in Peninsula Division after being relegated from Provincial at the end of last season.
They came up against Balnarring, at Balnarring, with the home team managing 160 before running out of batters in the 38th. Old Peninsula reached the total with ease, getting there in the 31st over with five wickets in hand. The best performance for Old Peninsula was Justin Grant with an impressive 62 runs off 60 balls.
Somerville batted out their full 40 overs for the loss of just five wickets in their clash against Long Island. Nick Mann was their best batter with 68 not out.
In reply, Long Island just didn’t have their measure, running out of batters in the 36th over, still 51 runs short of Somerville’s total. Two of Somerville’s bowlers, Jabob Evans and Craig
Black, managed three wickets each.
Mt Eliza batted first in their game against Seaford. The batting performance of the game went to Ravindu Kodithuwakku who scored 80 runs of Mt Eliza’s total of 183.
Seaford struggled to get going before their middle order fired with a 34-run effort from Jordan Desmond and 39 from Shane Hadlum. It was too little too late though with Seaford bowled out for 143; 40 runs short.
It was a walk in the park for last season’s runners up Rosebud, taking on Moorooduc.
Jarrod Hicks notched up 116 and Patrick Nagel 62 on their way to an impressive 227 runs.
Moorooduc held on for the full 40, but couldn’t get the runs required on the board, ending up at 9/118.
DISTRICT
SEAFORD Tigers had their first outing in District Division after being relegated last season. Up against newly promoted Rye, they scored 8/178 in 40 overs. In response, Rye surpassed Seaford Tigers in the 38th over with three wickets in hand.
Crib Point put in a solid performance to notch up 185 after running out of batters in the 39th over. Their middle order was strong with Brayden Gleeson scoring 58.
In response, Carrum Downs put in a methodical performance to creep past the Magpies with just two wickets in hand and 16 balls to go.
It was a tough day at the office for Main Ridge, only managing 100 runs before being bowled out in the 38th over. Flinders responded easily to that
and surpassed their score in the 29th over with the loss of just five wickets. Likewise, Carrum struggled to get runs on the board with just 107 for the day. Boneo reached the target using just half the available overs, and the loss of just three wickets.
SUB DISTRICT
FRANKSTON YCW couldn’t manage a win over Skye in their round one game.
The Stonecats batted first and managed 138 before being bowled out in the 37th over. The target didn’t trouble Skye in the least, surpassing it in the 31st over, with captain Jake Prosser the pick of their batters with 57 not out.
It was a close one between Delacombe Park and Ballam Park. Delacombe Park batted first and got 122 on the scoreboard before running out of batters in the 36th over. In response, Ballam Park got off to a slow start before middle order Will Borthwick added 56 in 63 balls to get them back on track and eventually get them the win. Baxter managed a first round win in Sub District after being relegated last season. After Pearcedale ran out of overs for 142, Baxter reached the target with ease in the 26th over with the loss of just a single wicket. Todd Quinn was Baxter’s standout batter with 84 not out.
And Mt Martha had a win over Tootgarook. Mt Martha got 149 on the scoreboard before bowling out Tootgarook for 113.
WOMENS DIV ONE
LAST year’s runners-up, Somerville, had something to prove on Sunday in the return of MPCA women’s cricket. Crib Point batted first, with Tracy Thompson swashbuckling at the crease before being given her marching orders LBW for seven. Sarah Norris also managed seven and Victoria Hogan-Keogh 15 not out, with the Magpies running out of overs with 67 runs.
In reply, Somerville were not challenged. They hit the total with the loss of just three wickets, and after 13 overs.
Newly promoted Mt Martha smashed Mt Eliza in their round one clash.
Joining Division One after winning the Division Two Grand Final last season, they managed an impressive 3/148 in their 20 overs, and then put Mt Eliza to the sword. They didn’t bowl the visitors out, but Mt Eliza limped through their 20 overs putting just 56 runs on the board.
Tooradin had an easy day against Tyabb. Tyabb managed 7/71 in their 20 overs. Tooradin reached the target in just nine overs and with the loss of just one wicket. Julie Donahoe managed 20 not out and Stephanie Gonsalvez 35 not out.
Wickets were few and far between in the match between Balnarring and Rye. Balnarring only lost a single wicket for the day on their way to 153 in their 20 overs. In response, Rye only lost two wickets for the day but fell short notching up just 129 runs.
PINES were too good for Provincial newcomers Mornington. Picture: Alan Dillon
FRANKSTON TIMES scoreboard
Lund led underdogs to glory
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
SKYE United gaffer Phil McGuinness
had no doubts about handing the captaincy to a player who had only been at the club for one season.
“He trains how he plays, he hates to lose and is very, very competitive,” McGuinness said.
“He never misses a training session and although there were a few older boys in the running he just ticked all the boxes.”
He’s talking about Ben Lund who took over from club icon Marcus Collier last November after the latter left.
And 23-year-old Lund rubberstamped the coach’s decision by leading his men to promotion from State 2 South-East.
“I think we surprised a few people,” Lund said.
“The standard premise is that the more you pay the more results you get but part of what made this year so sweet is that we did it on one of the smallest if not the smallest budgets in the comp.
“We had an underdog status throughout the year and I think that galvanised the boys because no-one else thought we could do anything but internally we didn’t accept that.”
Player turnover at Skye in the past two seasons has been extensive and last pre-season the early focus was on assessing the many new players trying to win a spot in the senior squad.
“We had no idea what the team would look like with so many players trying out,” Lund said.
“It was really hard to work out which players would be playing let alone whether we’d be any good or not.
“Not that I’m big on pre-season being much of a guide anyway.
“If you look at the previous year we did alright pre-season but ended up battling to avoid relegation and this year we were pretty average pre-season but results went our way.
“After we beat (eventual champion) St Kilda to go four wins and one loss in the first five rounds it started to look different from a flukey hot streak.
“It’s certainly in the back of your mind that we’re competitive here and we might have a chance of doing something.”
Lund has only been in Australia since 2021 but has enjoyed two promotions already.
When the New Zealander arrived in Melbourne he played out the COVIDinterrupted season with Eastern Lions’ under-21s. His switch to Beaumaris was an as-
tute move and he was part of the club’s State 1 championship side.
“Although I didn’t start many games and had lots of bench minutes it was really cool to be part of that Beauy side.”
At Beaumaris he’d met Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor, an assistant coach, and when Taylor returned to Frankston Pines Lund wasn’t far behind.
Although he achieved his personal goal of getting more game time he was part of a Pines side that struggled throughout the season and eventually was relegated from State 2 South-East.
“I was living in Frankston and Skye was one of the closest clubs.
“I’d heard from ‘Squizzy’ and others that Skye was a decent club so I got in touch with Phil and went down to training.
“I enjoyed myself and could see me
Sudoku and crossword solutions
getting game time there which swayed me to sign for Skye.”
Lund made 19 appearances for Skye last year and 21 this year.
“I’m most definitely staying at Skye.
“The culture there is second to none.
“They are a really close playing group and the expectation when you join is that you’ve become part of the Skye family.
“I noticed that quite early and it’s something I’ve really enjoyed.”
Lund and his teammates will have a demanding pre-season given their coach’s eagerness to produce one of the fittest teams in the league.
Pre-season starts on Tuesday 18 November.
McGuinness had been keeping that under wraps as he wanted his players to be given time to enjoy their achievement this year.
It’s likely that the club again will base much of its pre-season at Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve as McGuinness believes that the synthetic surface there “can be tough on the body especially when it’s hot” which helps players build a strong fitness base.
“I’m expecting an intense pre-season as there is a significant difference between State 1 and State 2,” Lund said.
“You have to think and act quicker but I’m expecting that we’ll have plenty of game time pre-season so we’re not playing catch-up when the league starts.
“Within the club we’ll aim for as high as we can.
“I think we’ll be a very competitive team and I personally believe that we’ll win a lot of games.”
Meanwhile despite dropping down two tiers to the new State 6 South East next year the Frankston Pines story is one of remarkable resilience and success.
Late last year the previous committee couldn’t get out of the door quickly enough dumping a financial basket case and on-field collapse into the laps of new president Liz Diaz, club secretary Tanya Wood and treasurer Sarah Silberer.
“When we took on the club back in November 2024 we faced some serious challenges,” Diaz said.
“We had just $400 in the bank, five Mini Roo teams, no junior team or senior team and over $60,000 in club debt.
“Fast forward to today and I could not be prouder of what we’ve been able to achieve.”
Pines now has eight Mini Roo teams, a junior team, senior men’s and women’s teams and has paid off more than 50 percent of its debt.
“This turnaround is nothing short of incredible and a testament to the hard work, passion, and commitment of our volunteers, players, families, and wider community,” Diaz added.
“This year was the year of the rebuild, arguably the toughest in the club’s 60-year history.
“Next year our focus will shift to building structure, support systems, and long-term stability across all programs.”
Last weekend there was a large turnout at the club’s presentation night.
Goalkeeper Caleb Parr won the coach’s award, the Golden Glove award and was runner-up in the Players’ Player award which featured joint winners in Ali Khan and Aloysio Ferreira.
Davey Jones won the Golden Boot award.
The senior women’s best and fairest was Sarah Waterland, Players’ Player of the Year was Marcelina Tombra and Rachael Cannon was runner-up.
The women’s Golden Boot winner was Maggie Salloum.
Shout it out loud: Skye United captain Ben Lund (right) and teammate Mitch Blake had plenty to shout about this year with the local club earning promotion to State 1 South-East.
Picture: Sheer Visuals
