Frankston Times 6 June 2023

Experience the unforgettable magic of live theatre

No need to travel far to be amazed, amused, moved, delighted, excited and united in the experience because the Frankston Arts Centre is your local heart of arts and culture.

Whether you’re a lover of drama, comedy, dance, circus, children’s shows, live music, physical theatre or visual arts, it’s all close to home. Regardless of the weather, there is something to warm your heart, light your spirit and cool your heels. No need to drive into the city. The biggest names in show business and the best national touring productions are right here.

Some of the wildly diverse highquality shows coming up in 2023 are: Mark Vincent Live in Concert is back by popular demand. The sultry tenor is singing a celebration of the music from The Phantom of the Opera joined by gorgeous guest, Opera Australia’s Julie Lea Godwin.

Outrageous hilarity abounds when the unparalleled talents of shake and stir theatre company bring their adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved story, The Twits. Gross, gruesome and delightfully wicked, this so-called kids’ show will actually delight the whole family. The Snow Queen arrives with The Victorian State ballet just in time for

winter. Visually spectacular sets and beautiful costumes complement this classic Hans Christian Andersen tale about a young girl fighting an icy evil foe. Intrigue, drama and suspense all around.

American stand-up comedian, Arj Barker brings his signature whip smart observational humour in Power Hour, so named because he delivers all of his best material from the last 30 years in one hilarious killer performance.

Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic returns by popular demand and they will rock you! Bigger than Brian May’s hair, this show has everythingripping rock songs, spectacular showmanship and dazzling lighting as Dominic Warren channels the incomparable Freddie Mercury.

Tongan songstresses, Vika and Linda Bull, have wowed audiences with their enchanting harmonies and captivating melodies for three decades. The Melbourne sisters have produced seven genre crossing studio albums. Come have a listen.

Strictly Ballroom will be lovingly brought to life by PLOS Musical Productions. This is a story of persistence, resilience and defiance in the highly competitive buttoned-down world of championship ballroom dance. It’s got glitz and glamour and some fantastic music to boot.

Aria award-winning Australian rock band, You Am I, bring The Who’s iconic, ground-breaking masterpiece album to life in their production, TOMMY – a musical odyssey through the best of The Who with guest vocalists, Hayley Mary, Sarah McLeod and Tim Rogers.

Beloved 80s band Human Nature return to perform their People Get Ready tour. An intimate night of storytelling and stripped back vocal stylings, it’s destined to impress.

Mem Fox’s charming, Possum Magic, celebrates its 40th birthday. A fitting tribute to the book’s enduring success is Monkey Baa’s delightful awardwinning stage adaptation. Come celebrate the magic!

The Divine Miss Bette is a piece of pure musical and comedic delight. Multi-award-winning performer Catherine Alcorn, really knocks this one out of the park with her uncanny impersonation of Bette Midler. It’s a real show stopper. No matter what your taste, there is something wonderful to make you laugh, cry and sigh at Frankston Arts Centre – the home of arts and culture. And it’s right in your own back yard.

Frankston Arts Centre

27-37 Davey Street, Frankston 03 9784 1060 www.thefac.com.au

Four million Australians have a hearing loss.

Nepean Hearing is offering free hearing tests and rating your Hearing for Your Age (for the over 40’s).

The number of Australians who are hearing impaired is increasing because of - the ageing population, we are living longer - excessive noise - in the workplace and high level music

Hearing loss is often described as the ‘invisible disability. People often wait for 5-10 years before they seek help. Hearing loss may also be a contributing factor in the speed of onset of dementia. The degree of loss is also correlated to the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. It is important to know about your hearing. Many people ignore the signs of hearing loss, which include; turning the TV or stereo up so loud that others complain, frequently needing to ask others to repeat themselves, and not being able to hear properly on the telephone. Constant ringing is also another warning sign of hearing loss.

As technology advances, many people with hearing loss benefit from hearing aids. These innovations have made a positive difference in the way they can communicate and enjoy their lives.

Nepean Hearing is an independently owned clinic and the audiologists are University of Melbourne trained. Take advantage of the free hearing test offered by Nepean Hearing to ensure your hearing is at its optimum.

For hearing screenings our main office is located at 30 Foot Street, Frankston, phone: 9783 7520

We are also located at: 171 Camms Road, Cranbourne, phone: 5966 1117, and Hastings Community Health 185 High Street Hastings, phone: 97837520.

As small as a blueberry, you can hardly see them, but can hear everything. They are discreet, have natural wind noise reduction, are easy to insert and remove, and are ideal for active people.

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Pictured: Audiologists: Tony Wilms and Sandra Priolo.

PARC is keeping the community moving

What are your health goals this year? What are you committing to yourself in being active?

In 2023, the Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) in Frankston is asking the community, “what does your Future You feel like?” Think about yourself in 6 months’ time… what do you see? How do you feel?

Do you see a stronger, healthier you? Do you feel more peaceful and content? Have you changed your routine to include time to focus on you and your wellbeing?  Whatever your Future You, whatever you want to achieve in your health goals in 2023, your local PARC can help you get there. Their experienced and friendly team are all about improving lives through activity and connection, and are ready to help you on your journey towards your best self.

PARC is the Peninsula’s local premier aquatic and recreation facility, winning Health Club of the Year at the Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Awards 2022. These prestigious Awards recognise and reward outstanding achievement and commitment to the Aquatics and Recreation sector, and celebrate PARC’s leading health club, aquatic spaces, and importantly, friendly and supportive team.

Tips to a healthier lifestyle from your local Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre

PARC’s philosophy is to support the local community to live healthier and happier lives. Here are three ways you can work to build healthier habits into your lifestyle:

• Take baby steps

When it comes to getting back into exercise or heading to the pool or gym, we recommend starting with two to three sessions a week. Don’t go hard to and do daily sessions from day 1. Once you know how to fit activity into your routine, you can increase how often you do it. This will not only reduce the chance of injury, but by slowly making changes you will find you keep up the new habits for much longer!

• Be organised

Planning is key when it comes to being active. Planning your opportunities to be active for the week is a great way to avoid ‘running out of time’. Try and think of how to make it as easy as possible, such as packing your bag the night before. Remove any obstacles that you can foresee that would potentially stop you from going to the gym in advance so it’s more likely you will get there!

• Incorporate your tribe

Like every change we want to make in life, it’s easier with other people! If your new habits can also involve

others, you’re more likely to stick with them. So, get your friends, family or work mates involved in taking steps towards a healthier lifestyle with you.

Find your Future You with PARC So, what habits are you going to commit to in being active, healthy and happy?

Whatever your Future You, whatever you want to achieve in your health goals, your local gym, pool and wellbeing Centre, PARC can help you get there.

We’re here to help, join today! parcfrankston l 9781 8444

Cnr Cranbourne Road and Olive Grove, Frankston www.parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au/membership

Whatever your motivation, PARC has something for everyone to help you get active on your health and wellbeing journey. We love supporting our local community to live healthy, happy lives.  Build your Future You. Be the best version of YOU. Feel good and get active with your local Health Club of the Year, PARC.

To visit PARC or for more information, check out parc. peninsulaleisure.com.au   Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre   16N Cranbourne Rd, Frankston   9781 8448  parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au  FB parcfrankston  INSTA: parcfrankston

Everything plus the kitchen sink

The best kept secret on the Peninsula

Lorraine Pullar has created a pleasurable shopping experience for customers over the 38 years that she has operated Bayside Shoes.

Customers can leisurely browse an extensive range of quality brands of footwear for women, men and children or receive specialist shoe fitting assistance if desired.

She has successfully managed and grown the business during economic downturns, the pandemic and major structural changes within the footwear industry by listening to her customers and adapting to the changing footwear environment quickly and effectively.

Peninsula Plumbing Clearance Centre is a family run business that opened its doors in November of 2004. Owned and operated by husband and wife team Herman and Sherry Van De Beek, and their daughter Deborah, the Peninsula Plumbing Centre is geared to cater for the home renovator who has a budget in mind.

“We offer quality goods at an affordable price,” said Herman. “We offer sound advice and competitive pricing, and our range of products includes everything for bathroom, taps, toilets, showers, shower screens, shower bases, baths and more.”

At Peninsula Plumbing Clearance Centre, there is a huge range of suppliers from the small importer to the large multinational companies like Caroma, Methven, Novelli, Marbletrend and more. Come into the lavish showroom and check out the accessories, basins, baths, kitchen sinks, laundry troughs, mirrors and shaving cabinets, mixers, shower bases, shower grates, shower heads, shower screens, tapware, toilets, vanities and water tanks.

Peninsula Plumbing Clearance Centre 10/684-700 Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs. Phone 9782 1622. www.peninsulaplumbingclearance.com.au

Collaborating with local medical and allied health care professionals, Bayside Shoes staff offer a professional footwear fitting service with a compassionate understanding of the foot difficulties that their customers need help with, as well as ensure that they get the right footwear size, width and support.

There is also plenty of fun and laughter with customers as they browse the extensive range of European, American and Asian footwear brands for work, travel, exercise or that special occasion. To complement the footwear, Bayside Shoes also offers an extensive range of women’s clothing and accessories with change room facilities available.

This has created an Aladdin’s Cave of quality and choice that will please your eye with its colour and style as well as your budget with affordable prices.

Bayside Shoes also offers the largest range of footwear with sizes for women Euro 35 to 45 and men Euro 39 to 50 on the Mornington Peninsula.

Bayside Shoes are located at 103 Railway Pde, Seaford and has wheelchair access with free and disability parking near to its store entrance. They’re open 10am to 5pm weekdays and 10am to 3.30pm on Saturdays.

Bayside Shoes

103 Railway Parade Seaford (cnr Clovelly Pde) Ph: 9785 1887 www.baysideshoewarehouse.com.au

When Jimmy Lardner founded the firm in 1991, he realised most of his clients were needing more than just blunt legal advice. “ There was a very discernible and unspoken need for an empathetic understanding of the issues from their point of view, of the need for support, encouragement, and guidance. It clearly dawned on me a holistic legal approach had to be the only way I could take to help each and every client. This approach just took hold and

became the fundamental building block of this firm.” says Lardner, who retired recently.

Over 32 years later, this close attention given to clients with highly personalised advice, guidance and support continues to be the very essence of the firm’s service.

“It is very pleasing to see all of the firm’s solicitors and employees continuing to uphold and remain tenaciously dedicated to its founding principles. That holistic care and concern for each client has not changed one bit”, says Lardner.

It was indeed a great privilege to work with Jimmy and become one of the new principals of the firm, says Andrea Griffiths.

“Legal journeys can sometimes be difficult and challenging for our clients. We take the responsibility to help our clients navigate and make pragmatic and most cost-effective decisions along the way. We are particularly sensitive to the special needs of our senior citizens. A prudent approach to a prudent pathway leading to a prudent outcome is the only way we work to achieve the very best for them” says Griffiths.

The firm’s full-time solicitors offer significant, varied expertise and availability to meet the many different needs and demands of the growing senior citizens community in the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston region. After hours

appointments, home visits and video conferencing facilities have been tailored and made freely available to assist clients obtain legal advice and support whenever convenient to them.

The firm has noticed it’s senior clients increasingly needing greater expertise and advice in areas such as wills and estate planning, asset protection, inheritances, retirement village matters, aged care and family and succession issues. “We take time to listen, clearly understand the personal issues and give advice that specifically addresses their needs and wants. “It’s just the way we have always practiced”, says Griffiths.

Part of the happy team at Lardners

Andrea Griffiths – Principal Solicitor

Raising funds for the community since the early 1990’s

Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre is a fun family owned and operated business located at 554-556 Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs.

Bingo sessions are held 5 days (Wednesday through Sunday) and 6 nights (Tuesday through Sunday) a week.

The centre is the largest dedicated bingo centre in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula area, offering over $65,000 in prize money every week.

Bingo can be played on the original book format or on a programmable electronic ticket (PET machine) that can virtually play the game for you, however you will still need to call “bingo” when your last number is called. PET machines are a great format for players with physical or visual impairments or anyone that wants to play bingo in a more technologically advanced format.

Whichever way you play the game, bingo is an edge of your seat fun and exciting game, especially when you are down to that lucky last number.

Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre has provided the community, including the elderly and isolated, with a well-controlled, safe, and social outlet since the early 1990’s, whilst raising funds for local charities, such as church groups, primary schools, and sporting clubs.

The canteen offers an array of delicious food options such as home-made scones, freshly made sandwiches to roast pork dinners. Cold and hot drinks are available and all at very reasonable prices.

All prizes under $1,000 are paid out in cash and therefore cash is the only form of payment accepted. There is an ATM for those that don’t come prepared with cash. Non-members are welcome; however, membership is free and points earned can be redeemed for food, drinks, dabbers or vouchers towards book purchases. Member’s draws are held each session with one lucky member guaranteed to win $20 of lucky envelopes.

Lucky envelopes (also known as breakopens) are also available for purchase, and they range from 20 cents to $1 each, with prizes ranging from 50 cents to $1,000. Gift vouchers are available from the centre, and they make a great gift idea for anyone that loves their bingo. There is plenty of free off-street parking available at the centre, which can easily be accessed via Eastlink, Peninsula Link and the Frankston Freeway.

Enjoy some time out with friends playing the exciting and timeless game of bingo at Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre Melbourne.

For more information on how you can join in the fun visit the website www.carrumdownsbingo.com.au or contact the centre on 9775 0065.

Help with your child’s development

Does your child need support to reach key developmental milestones or have additional needs?

“The earlier your child receives the right intervention or therapy to address their needs the better the outcomes,” says Sean Coleman, NDIS Manager at Windermere Child & Family Services.

Children may be eligible to access a range of individualised developmental supports under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). “If your child is under 12 years of age and has a developmental delay or disability, they may be eligible to access Early Intervention and Therapy services under the NDIS,” says Sean. When families access early intervention NDIS services from not for profit Windermere, they are assigned a keyworker as the one, easy point of contact to access support services. “A keyworker will draw from Windermere’s team of combined expertise and resources to provide you with the services and advice that you need. This removes the hassle of having to communicate with multiple therapists and coordinate separate appointments. The aim is to reduce the stress for families when their child needs complex supports,” says Sean. While a keyworker can help with

the range of required supports, managing your NDIS funds can also be very complex and time consuming. An NDIS Plan Manager also known as a Financial Intermediary, can take the stress out of managing the financial aspects of an NDIS plan. This can be particularly beneficial if you are accessing a combination of services or therapies.

“Your plan manager takes care of all the admin functions ensuring that your providers are charging you in line with the NDIS price guide and your claims are processed and paid within 24 to 48 hours of receiving the invoices,” says Sean. “This means you can concentrate on getting the benefits from your therapies and supports rather than having to deal with all the paperwork.”

Windermere’s Plan Management services provide a dedicated Plan Manager as the one point of contact who can listen to your needs and understand your specific goals. Plan Managers offer a range of services including organising payments to providers, sending monthly statements, ensuring you get value for money and taking care of NDIS financial reporting requirements. “These support services will help you manage your budget as your NDIS funds need to last the entire period of your plan,” says Sean.

“If you think having an NDIS plan manager would help you, all you have to do is to request for Plan Management services to be included in your NDIS plan during your planning meeting with the National Disability Insurance Agency,” says Sean. Furthermore, funds for NDIS Plan Management services are added to your plan

and do not impact your NDIS funds.

“At Windermere we have over 30 years of experience in the disability sector. So we can offer an experienced team of plan managers who have thorough knowledge in NDIS and accounting,” says Sean. Not for profit Windermere is

registered with the NDIA and provides a range of services such as early childhood education, homelessness support, NDIS supports and a range of early childhood early intervention services.

To find out more contact Windermere on 1300 946 337 or visit windermere.org.au

Delayed work on major projects begins

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

WORK is underway to complete the redevelopments of Jubilee Park Stadium and St Kilda Football Club’s former training ground in Seaford.

Both major projects were left in limbo after the collapse of construction company Lloyd Group. The builder had been contracted to complete the projects, but entered voluntary administration earlier this year.

Frankston Council has now con-

firmed that works have resumed on the Healthy Futures Hub project, which will occupy St Kilda FC’s former homebase. It has also confirmed that works are expected to recommence soon to put the finishing touches on the Jubilee Park Stadium redevelopment.

A statement from Frankston Council read that “a builder has been appointed under a construction management model to manage subcontractors to facilitate completion of remaining works [at Jubilee Park Stadium] and subsequent project completion. It is expected works will recommence

onsite in the next three to four weeks.”

“Council has secured the services of selected subcontractors so they can return to [the Healthy Futures Hub] site and complete the remaining works considered priority for occupancy of the site. Priority works have recommenced onsite and will be completed over the next two to three weeks,” Frankston Council said. “Council officers are also in regular contact with St Kilda Football Club, and other tenants, and expect early access to the building will be available shortly. Our next update will provide further details of timeframes regarding access

for St Kilda and other tenants.

“Council recognises this process has taken time. Unfortunately this is the nature of this situation where things have changed rapidly as the appointed administrators worked through all of the many components of the voluntary administration, now liquidation, process.”

Two other Frankston Council projects were contracted to Lloyd Group at the time of its demise - Eric Bell Pavilion and Lloyd Park Senior Pavilion. Contracts for both projects are now out for tender.

Frankston Council has worked

alongside administrator Deloitte to advance works on the projects. Deloitte was appointed to be Lloyd Group’s voluntary administrators on 31 March (“Jubilee Park builder goes bust” The Times 3/4/23).

The Jubilee Park build was expected to cost around $35 million, and was very close to completion.

St Kilda FC moved its training from Seaford back to Moorabbin in 2018. Frankston Council renegotiated its lease with the club in 2021 to allow for the Seaford site to be used for other purposes (“New lease for Saints at Seaford” The Times 11/10/21).

COUNCIL LEAVES VCAT TO DECIDE ON THE

- WILL OUR PLANNING MINISTER

The Harbour Frankston Project cleared Council without any clear majority in support for the project. In a split Council vote - Cr Brad Hill made the casting vote “I don’t like it but it’s not our decision, it’s out of our control -State Government dictates the planning for Frankston’s Metropolitan Activity City Centre”. Technically, Cr Hill’s casting vote sends a message to VCAT that the Frankston community through its Council supports the Harbour Frankston Project and the Great Wall when it clearly does not.

Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke has consistently opposed the Great Wall and has denied Cr Hill’s assertion that Waterfront Precinct planning is out of Council’s control and has sought to protect the Waterfront for all. The community remains in the dark- will the Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny intervene and clarify? For six months the planning minister has not been available to listen to the community groups seeking her “call in “powers as she did for the Preston Community to save the Preston Market.

In effect Cr Hill voted in support of a development that he does not like -how is the Frankston community interest served by this twisted logic? Cr Hill was not voting on the merits of the matter before Council at all. Cr Hill provided no evidence that planning on the Frankston Waterfront was out of the control of the Council and this was not the matter before Council. Over 80% of community speakers on the night spoke against this overdevelopment-refer the livestream on Council website.

A petition carrying over 4000 names was not recognised at all by Council. There remains no community mandate to build the Great Wall of Frankston on the Waterfront Precinct and no attempt made for a proper referendum on this highly contentious issue.

PLEASE DONATE

The Stop the Great Wall of Frankston Campaign has been forced to fund a VCAT campaign which Council should be funding -is this morally fair? Council collects rates to do this task.

Please donate through the secure MYCAUSE payment platform.

PLEASE SUPPORT THE BENEFIT CONCERT Blues legend Geoff Achison headlines a star-studded line -up of 11 of Melbourne’s finest musicians at Frankston Arts Centre on Sunday 2nd July in support of the Stop the Great Wall of Frankston Campaign.

Dancers delight at aged care homes

A GROUP of dancers who perform at aged care homes across Frankston is on the lookout for new recruits.

The Ruby Red Dancers perform for residents at aged care homes in Frankston, Edithvale, and on the Mornington Peninsula. The six dancers range from age 62 to 88.

Ruby Red dancer Christina Howell has been performing since 2001. The group is now looking for more dancers to join so they can keep entertaining people for years to come.

Howell says the group does a vari-

ety of dances to take viewers “around the world” from the comfort of their seats. “We started out belly dancing and since then we have digressed.

We do Spanish dancing, roaring 20s Charleston style, a rainbow dance with different colours, and we also do a fan dance,” she said.

Howell says people should join in because “it’s good exercise, it’s not too vigorous, and it’s much more geared to older ladies.”

“We have six dancers at the moment, and one of our members is 88.

Mural marks Reconciliation Week

A MURAL by an Indigenous artist will be installed at Frankston East Primary School to mark Reconciliation Week.

The artwork was painted by Indigenous artist Kellie Congues. The mural depicts seven classrooms, each completed with help from the students.

Frankston East Primary School acting principal Warren Bull said the “story of the mural is all about community, with students at the centre, and parents and teachers around them.”

“There are seven classrooms depicted, with each student putting their fingerprint on their class, and each staff member has also put their fingerprint on the mural,” he said. “This is all part

of Reconciliation Week, the theme of which is ‘be a voice for generations, to act today for a more just, equitable and reconciled country for all’. The mural clearly depicts this theme.

“We will be installing the mural outside one of our parent gathering places, which is where many parents pick their students up in the afternoon.”

We perform for around an hour and a half with no break,” she said. “Sometimes we might only have three or four dancers at a booking. We used to have ten or eleven but we have lost some to retirement.

“It’s not hard, we practice once a week on Fridays. It only works out at $6 a week each for the hall rental at the moment, so it doesn’t cost much.”

To inquire or join the Ruby Red Dancers, contact Christina Howell on 0490 099 373.

Brodie Cowburn

RUBY Red Dancers Iris Kelly, Lynne Vickers, and Christina Howell practice their routine. Picture: Gary Sissons

A MURAL by Kellie Congues will be installed at Frankston East Primary School. Picture: Supplied

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Donation for palliative care patients

A GROUP of Lions Clubs have teamed up to make a generous donation to Peninsula Health’s palliative care unit.

The Lions Clubs of Frankston, Mt Eliza, Mornington, Mount Martha, and Balnarring donated a blanket warming cabinet to the Frankston pal-

liative care unit last month. The cabinet was donated to mark Palliative Care Week. Frankston Lions Club president Julie Swan said “on 26 May, the Lions Clubs of Frankston, Mt Eliza, Mornington, Mount Martha and Balnarring proudly handed over a blanket warming cabinet to the

Frankston palliative care unit. Monies were raised by all these five Lions Clubs.”

“It was Palliative Care Week, so a great opportunity for [myself] and Janet and Brian Summers from Mornington Lions to be able to represent Lions on the day,” she said.

We’re building big near you and there will be transport disruptions

As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing 110 dangerous and congested level crossings, with 70 already gone. We’re also upgrading roads to reduce congestion and improve travel times.

Tram and train disruptions: Buses replace trams and trains in both directions

Tram Route 67 Until mid-July

Frankston and Stony Point lines

Until early August

Stop 53 Glenhuntly Tram Depot to Stop 68 Carnegie Terminus

On sections of the lines

Road disruptions: Closed roads and intersection

CranbourneFrankston Road, Cranbourne West

Hall Road, Cranbourne West

Evans Road, Cranbourne West

Neerim Road, Glen Huntly

Glen Huntly Road, Glen Huntly

Until 26 June

Until 26 June

Until 26 June

Until late June

Until mid-July

Between Willow Glen and Ranfurlie boulevards

Between Cranbourne-Frankston Road and Banyan Drive

Between Hall Road and Strathlea Drive

Between Booran and Grange roads

Julie Swan, Janet Summers, and Brian Summers from Lions Club. Picture: Supplied

Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn

Murder charge

A FRANKSTON teenager has been charged with the murder of a man in South Yarra.

The 34-year-old man’s body was found on Surrey Road at around 8pm on Saturday, 3 June. The following day police confirmed that a 17-year-old from Frankston had been arrested and charged with one count of murder.

The victim was allegedly stabbed to death.

The Frankston teenager will face a children’s court.

Home built for charity burgled

A THIEF has stolen furniture from a Carrum Downs charity house just days before it was due to be auctioned off.

Police say that a burglar stole artwork, lamps and linen from the Carrum Downs property on Sky Way between 20 May and 26 May. Damage was also left on the walls of the home.

The home was set to be sold to raise money for the Menzies Caring for Kids charity the following Saturday. Frankston Police crime investigation unit first constable Tomas Bischof said “I hope the offender is ashamed of themselves for stealing from a charitable organisation that is trying to provide for young children in need of help on the peninsula.”

“Someone out there must know the person who did this low act and I hope they dob them in for their actions,” he said. “If anyone saw any suspicious vehicles in the area, we urge them to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers.”

Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Missing man found alive

A MISSING man was found after an extensive search at Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve last week.

Police and SES members were called in to search the nature reserve for a missing man last Wednesday, 31 May. He was reported missing at

Train creep wanted

A MAN is wanted for allegedly committing a sexual offence on a Frankston line train in April.

Police allege the incident took place somewhere between Richmond and Frankston on a Frankston-bound train. It happened on 4 April at around 12pm.

Police have released images (right) of a man they wish to speak to about the offence. Anyone who recognises the man can assist with the investigation by contacting Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submitting a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Free support to help with your health care needs

Our Care Coordination Support Service helps you to manage conditions such as asthma, arthritis, back issues, heart or lung disease in between your GP visits, or to help keep you out of hospital.

We can come to you at your home or a safe place of your choice, to learn what you need to improve your health and wellbeing, and to help you connect with the services you need during the day and after hours.

We provide support tailored to your health, social and wellbeing needs. This can be for a short time or for up to three months.

For more information and to find out if you are eligible for this service, contact Silverchain on 1300 650 803 and ask for the Care Coordination Support Service.

This service is supported by the South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network

around 11am the previous day.

The man was found alive on 31 May. He was attended to by paramedics at the scene. Franskton, Chelsea, Moorabbin, and Narre Warren SES units contributed to the search.

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Budget is ‘fatal’ for counselling service

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AN ADOLESCENT counselling service that covers the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston says the government will have “blood on its hands” as critical mental health services are cut.

Left and Right Counselling, which supports struggling young people across the state by providing free in-person counselling services, was left out of the budget and says it will be forced to close the doors.

CEO Daniel Lennon says this is despite a growing demand for the service, which had grown “exponentially” off the back of the pandemic.

“We receive crisis reach outs weekly and yet our books will now have to close,” he said.

“The health minister is sending a clear message that she does not care about the mental health of our state's youth as funding is injected only into adult services.

“Our clients are victims of abuse, trauma, addiction and neglect. How do our counsellors look their clients in the eye and tell them their government doesn't care about their future and mental health?

“These are innocent vulnerable families that can't afford or access support. It's okay not to be okay … if you can afford it.”

Lennon, who founded the service, said he was once “one of the young people” who needed help, and had made it his mission to “give back”.

“Our free counselling service has been vital

for young people, you can’t fix mental health problems in just a few sessions,” he said.

A state government spokesperson denied it did not support adolescent mental health.

“We’re delivering a $776 million boost for mental health and wellbeing services right across Victoria through the latest budget, off the back of our record investment since the royal commission,” the spokesperson said.

The government provided one-off funding to Left and Right Counselling last year to support an existing service it was providing.

The spokesperson said that since providing once-off funding, it had established a mental health and wellbeing partnership in the area with Wellways Australia.

“We have invested almost $6.5 billion dollars over the past four budgets in Victoria’s mental health and wellbeing system, as we respond to recommendations from the royal commission,” the spokesperson said.

The investments included mental health services for children, youths and families across the state, and planned ugrades for three existing YPARC (youth prevention and recovery care) services in Frankston, Dandenong and Bendigo.

It had also expanded the Hospital Outreach Post-Suicidal Engagement (HOPE) service across the state, including four child and youth HOPE services at Alfred Health, Monash Children’s Hospital, Royal Children’s Hospital and Orygen which provided support for up to three months following discharge from hospital for a suicide attempt or self-harm.

Golf course redevelopment in the works

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

THE Rossdale Golf Club has consulted with its members about the potential redevelopment of its Aspendale golf course.

The proposal would see the golf course rezoned for a different use. The first stage of consultation concluded last month.

The presentation prepared for the first stage of consultation read that the club was not profitable enough to remain viable at its current home.

“Despite the efforts of Rossdale’s board, members and staff to ensure Rossdale’s viability at Aspendale, membership subscriptions and department profits do not fund its fixed costs and coupled with debt, this is now no longer possible. As numerous other golf clubs have done, the board has engaged a team to secure the rezone required to gain the funding to ensure its

long term preservation,” the Rossdale Golf Club presentation read. “When considering cash flow shortages, Rossdale does not have the capital required to repair or upgrade its facilities to meet consumer expectations and retain members.”

The Aspendale site is approximately 43.5 hectares. Aspendale Station is around 400 metres to the north-west of the land, and the EdithvaleSeaford Wetlands is to the east of it.

The land proposed for redevelopment is currently zoned “Special Use Zone”. It would need to be rezoned to allow for development.

The Rossdale Golf Club was contacted for comment. A statement on its website reads that more than 90 per cent of attendees at a meeting in December 2018 voted to sell the current site and relocate. The club will continue to accept members in the meantime.

A draft masterplan is expected to be released this August. For more information visit rossdalegolfcourseaspendale.au

Frankston named a top town again

FRANKSTON has been named alongside Sorrento, Lakes Entrance, and Bendigo as one of Victoria’s best holiday destinations.

Frankston is a finalist for the 2023 Top Tourism Town award. Frankston was a finalist at the 2021 awards and finished third in 2022.

Seventeen Victorian towns are in the running to win. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said that Frankston can win because “there’s a renewed energy and vibrancy with new businesses setting up in our CBD and our arts and tourism sector is nationally recognised.”

“Frankston City’s enviable and beautiful blend of city, bush and bay and the unique lifestyle experience which this creates has long been cel-

ebrated by locals and visitors – now it’s being acknowledged on the main stage,” he said. “We’re well on the way to becoming one of Melbourne’s most exciting precincts and the capital of the south-east. Our street art tours are recognised nationally and there’s no limit to Frankston’s potential.”

The winner is decided by a public vote. To cast a vote visit vtic.com.au/toptourismtown

A LARGE mural looming over Frankston. Picture: Supplied

Coast Guard and CFA ties strengthened with new role

HASTINGS Coast Guard captain Jeremy West has etched his name in CFA history, becoming the first deputy group officer to be elected in a coast guard-brigade associated group.

Joining the management team of the Western Port group, West will begin the role on Saturday, 1 July.

“It’s the first time since we’ve established the Coast Guard Brigades that we’ve had representation at this level within the CFA and it’s going to be really beneficial moving forward,” West said.

“I’m looking forward to bringing more of a focus to inter-agency services and showcasing the diversity of emergency situations that we respond to as a group and organisation, because coast guards do different things outside the realm of what other brigades do.

“We also operate in quite a unique geographic area in Western Port as we have some islands. So, being able to utilise the resources and bring awareness to how we deal with those situations in our local area is something I’m keen to work on.”

Western Port’s group officer David Breadmore said West’s appointment reinforced the CFA’s direction towards including coast guard brigades within the CFA.

“The group now has representation, skill and experience in all landscapes within the footprint - urban, peri- urban, rural and now marine response,” Breadmore said.

“This inter-agency collaboration boosts the key areas where service delivery will benefit and will provide effective and enhanced services to our community.”

Breadmore said West had more than 10 years of experience in emergency management and held a range of qualifications in the sector, all

while responding for both Hastings Coast Guard and Tyabb Fire Brigade.

“It was lucky with timing, because everything aligned nicely, and we had some discussions about some of the work we’d been doing which was rather diverse compared to what the brigades and the group had been doing,” West said.

“Through those discussions it became apparent that perhaps this might be a good progression for me to take that leap into the deputy group officer role.”

Members of the Hastings Coast Guard Brigade have undertaken their general firefighter course and are now responding with land-based brigades within the group.

MEMBERS of the Dreamhouse Theatre Company during their 2022 production of The Snow. Picture: Supplied

Society backs the young at art

THE Southern Peninsula Music Camp and the Dreamhouse Theatre Company have received grants from the Mornington Peninsula branch of the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society.

The society’s young arts program will provide $1500 to help make a documentary about the music camp, which involves students from six primary schools and was established by a group of music teachers 35 years ago.

The theatre company will receive $1800 to support its annual production and $700 towards its weekly workshops for primary school students.

Each year Dreamhouse runs a series of work-

shops followed by a stage production for young people aged 13 to 22.

ADFAS Mornington Peninsula holds monthly lectures at Balcombe Grammar School, Mount Martha.

Visitors are invited at a cost of $30. After the lecture members mingle over sandwiches and a glass of wine.

On Friday 23 June Grimwade collection curator, Alisa Bunbury, will talk about Russell, Mab and the Grimwades on the Mornington Peninsula.

Bookings are essential by email at adfasmp@ gmail.com or by calling 0412 437 246.

DAVID Breadmore with Jeremy West. Picture: Supplied

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

SATURDAY MINISERIES: THE NORTH WATER

ABC TV, 9.50pm

Good versus evil, man versus animal… this morbid, scenic miniseries starring a menacing Colin Farrell and Jack O’Connell (Rogue Heroes, left) wraps up tonight with a masterful flourish, leaving viewers with a chance to defrost – and a lot to reflect upon. Tonight, Sumner (O’Connell) is nursed back to health by a missionary priest (Peter Mullan, Ozark). Returning to Hull, Sumner sets out to find Baxter (Tom Courtenay) and start the next phase of his life.

FRIDAY SPECTRE

NINE, 8.30pm

Daniel Craig’s (right) rebooted Bond stays close to the globetrotting, action-driven spectacle of earlier entries in Spectre, although it remains reliant on the long-established 007 formula. Picking up where Skyfall axed Judi Dench’s M and introduced a new generation of MI6 accomplices (Naomie Harris’ Moneypenny, Ben Whishaw’s Q and Ralph Fiennes’ new M), the much-anticipated flick opens with Bond in Mexico City on a mission to kill an Italian terrorist.

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Marc Fennell gets personal in this eyeopening feature-length documentary. The award-winning journalist, who possesses a knack for capturing both the dark and light side of difficult matters, delves into the controversial, far-reaching church of Hillsong. Fennell was a member of the mega church as a child; he shares his emotional story as he homes in on the organisation’s misdeeds and fall from grace. He chats to current and former believers, investigating what the future holds for Pentecostal religion and who will take Hillsong’s place, in the shadow of bullying, abuse and financial mismanagement.

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6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (Mdls) Part 2 of 4.

8.50 Grand Designs New Zealand.

(R) Hosted by Chris Moller.

9.35 One Plus One: The Elders. Fred Hooper tells the stories of his ancestors.

10.05 Art Works. (R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 Dolphins: Is Our Love

Too Deep? (PG, R)

12.10 Q+A. (R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum.

(R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Sydney Airport: Lightning Strike. (M) Lightning strikes an international flight.

8.30 Putin And The West: Back With A Vengeance. Part 2 of 3. Buoyed by his success in Crimea, Putin turns to the Middle East.

9.35 Normal People. (MA15+)

Connell finds university life lonely.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Catch And Release. (Mal)

11.50 Red Light. (Mals, R)

4.30 Mastermind Australia. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC

Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 13. Sydney v St Kilda.

9.40 The Front Bar. (M) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.45 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 2. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break.

12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 2. Late afternoon session.

3.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PGdl, R) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 Paramedics. (Mam, R) Alarm bells ring for paramedics when a fit young man suddenly has multiple seizures.

9.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm) Follows doctors at the causality department of a hospital.

10.30 A+E After Dark. (Mam)

11.25 Nine News Late.

11.50 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am, R) 12.40

Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s

The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Three cooks face the chopping block. 8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R) When the only evidence in a rape case is a church confession, Carisi must find another way to prove his suspect guilty.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R) The team protects a domestic violence victim.

The Project. (R)

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

Home Shopping. (R)

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Friday, June 9

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

Hannah Moloney grafts plums.

8.30 Smother. (Mal) With Elaine in hospital, Anna and Jenny search her home for a phone that might link her to Grace’s death.

9.25 Utopia. (PG, R) A freeway project is delayed.

9.55 Mayfair Witches. (Mav) Rowan reaches out to her family for help.

10.40 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+hv)

11.25 ABC Late News.

11.40 The Split. (Ml, R)

12.40 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Mastermind Australia. (PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.

8.35 Nothing Compares: Sinead

O’Connor: Nothing Compares.

(M) Charts Sinéad O’Connor’s rise to fame before her eventual exile from the pop mainstream.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Vienna Blood. (Return, Ma)

12.45 The Investigation. (Mal, R)

2.35 The Hunt For A Killer. (Malv, R) 4.20 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 13. Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

10.50 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 3. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break.

12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session.

3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (PG) Hosted by Catriona Rowntree.

8.30 MOVIE: Spectre. (2015, Mv, R)

A cryptic message from James Bond’s past sends him on a trail of a sinister organisation. Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux.

11.25 Emergency Call. (Ma, R)

12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.10 It’s All Greek To Me. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop.

(R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

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6.20 The ABC Of... (PG, R)

Hosted by David Wenham.

6.50 Bluey. (R) Bingo and Lila play on a new waterslide.

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

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Ma) A government minister’s secretary is murdered.

8.15 Vera. (Mav, R) Almost a decade after a killer was convicted, locals are shocked to learn new evidence has surfaced.

9.50 Miniseries: The North Water. (Final, MA15+alv) Part 5 of 5.

10.45 Ragdoll. (MA15+av)

11.35 The Messenger. (Malsv, R)

12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal) In a frenzied mass rescue, lifeguards search for a student who did not make it back to the beach.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ma, R) Graham Norton is joined on the red couch for a chat by actors Michelle Yeoh, Austin Butler and Jack Lowden, and dancer Ashley Banjo. Mimi Webb performs her single RedFlags

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

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6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor: Intruders. (PG)

8.25 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (PG) Abbey bell ringers have a crowd.

9.20 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: Germany.

(R) Narrated by Bill Nighy.

10.15 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (R)

11.10 Medici: The Magnificent Part II. (Mav, R)

4.20 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.50

Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15

France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 13. Fremantle v Richmond.

10.00 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

10.20 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 4. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break.

12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 4. Late afternoon session.

3.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Arty. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince. (2009, Mhv, R) Harry comes into possession of a potions book. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson.

10.30 MOVIE: Mortal Engines. (2018, Mav, R) Two people try to stop a conspiracy. Hera Hilmar.

12.50 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGds, R)

1.50 9Honey Hacks. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

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6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Lifeguards search for a student.

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa) A dog goes on a charm offensive.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Jamie and Danny investigate a series of carjackings. Eddie helps a woman being stalked.

9.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mv) The body of a young girl who was killed more than 40 years ago is discovered at the bottom of Lake Mead.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30

Praise. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline.

1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG, R) 3.25 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (PG, R) 4.10 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Art Works.

5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Turning The Tide. (PG)

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

7.30 Designing A Legacy (2023) (PG) Part 2 of 2.

8.30 Silent Witness. (Malv) When a woman confesses to murdering her husband, the team tries to determine if all is as it seems.

9.35 The Messenger. (Mal) The third ace arrives.

10.25 In Limbo. (Mals, R)

10.55 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+hv, R)

11.40 Mayfair Witches. (Mav, R)

12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Growing A Greener World. (PG) 10.05 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (PG) 11.00 Travel Quest. 12.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Speedweek. 2.30 AusMoto Show. 3.05 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World Championship. Round 5. Highlights. 4.10 The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show. (PGa, R) 5.35 Weeks Of War. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Kingdom. (Ma) Marc Fennell investigates Hillsong.

8.55 Acropolis: The Ancient Builders. (PGan, R) Examines the construction of the Acropolis of Athens, a collection of temples and monuments.

9.55 Patagonia: The Far South. (PGa) Narrated by Pedro Pascal.

10.40 A Shot In A Starry Night: Van Gogh Case. (Ma, R)

11.40 Secrets Of Playboy. (Mans, R)

3.00 The World’s Biggest Murder Trial: Nuremberg. (Mavw, R) 4.10 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 7.00

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 13. Carlton v Essendon.

10.10 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

10.40 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 5. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break.

12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 5. Late afternoon session.

3.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (72)

6am Morning Programs.

10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. Noon Escape To The Country. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi.

2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. 4.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 6.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.10 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 9.50 Pie In The Sky. 10.55 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

1.55pm Rugby Union. Ella 7s. Replay. 2.20

Women’s. Under-18s. Replay. 3.45 Football. NTFL. Men’s. Under-18s. St Mary’s v Waratah.

Replay. 5.00 The South Sydney Story. 5.35 Bamay.

6.15 News. 6.25 Wild New Zealand. 7.25 Resistance

In A Hostile Environment: Uprising. 8.30 Statue

Wars. 9.40 MOVIE: Oranges And Sunshine. (2010, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

Monday, June 12

The Drum.

ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG)

Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Q+A. Public affairs program.

10.35 China Tonight. (R)

11.10 ABC Late News.

11.25 The Business. (R)

11.40 The Split. (Ml, R) 12.40 Father Brown. (PG, R) 1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30

Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PG) The Tower is struck by tragedy.

8.30 Big Fat Quiz Of Sport. Guests include Roisin Conaty, Judi Love, Joel Dommett, Dane Baptiste, Kerry Godliman and Tom Allen.

10.15 The Artist’s View: U2. (Mls, R)

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Miniseries: Bonnie And Clyde. (MA15+v)

11.45 Antidisturbios. (Malv, R)

1.35 Cargo. (Mal, R) 3.20 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

8.00 MOVIE: Bohemian Rhapsody. (2018, Ml, R) Charts the life of Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of the popular rock band Queen. Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton.

10.45 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

11.15 The First 48: End Of The Road. (Mal)

12.05 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+v, R)

1.00 The Garden Gurus. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

9GEM (92)

6am Morning Programs.

7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.00 My Favorite Martian. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00

TV Shop. 10.00 Avengers. 11.10 Edgar Wallace

Mysteries. 12.30pm Getaway. 1.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 15. Melbourne Storm v Cronulla Sharks. 6.00 Customs.

6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 French Open Tennis Pre-Show. 11.00 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Galavant. 2.00 The Profit UK. 3.00 Strangers Making Babies. 4.00 Top Chef. 5.00

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants wade into treacherous waters as English celebrity chef Rick Stein brings his best squid game.

9.10 FBI. (Return, Mav) The FBI stages a sting operation to secure a massive bomb from an illegal arms dealer.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Lucy goes undercover at a poker tournament to find out which of the players stole some crucial evidence.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Million Dollar Island. (Premiere, PGal) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

8.30 9-1-1. (Ma) The 118 races to rescue two roommates and help a woman whose nightmare became a reality.

9.30 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) Captain Strand and the 126 help a husband whose wife “dies” when she is not upside-down.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 The Blacklist. (Mav)

12.00 The Rookie. (Mav, R)

1.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Parental Guidance. (PGa)

A news anchor is shot dead. 12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

Tuesday, June 13

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Kerry Armstrong. (PGa)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi. 9.30 Dateline: Italy’s 1 Euro Homes. A look at an Italian housing scheme.

10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 The Point. (R)

Pandore. (Malns) 12.25 Hope. (MA15+av) 1.30 Partisan. (MA15+v, R)

3.25 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (Mal, R) 4.15 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Wednesday, June

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Utopia. (PG) Tony cops media heat.

8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Final, PG)

A satirical news program.

9.05 In Limbo. (Mals) Charlie and Freya seek comfort in each other.

9.30 QI. (Mls, R) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

10.05 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Ml, R)

10.30 ABC Late News.

10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Ragdoll. (MA15+av, R) 11.50 Father Brown. (Mav, R)

12.35 Parliament Question Time. 1.35 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 History Of The Sitcom: Facing Race. (Mal) A look at sitcoms’ approach to race.

8.30 The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild. (M) Part 2 of 3. It is just over halfway through the seven-year renovation project and work continues.

9.35 Blue Lights. (Malv) Helen uncovers a scandal.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 The Congregation. (MA15+s)

11.55 The Promise. (Mal, R) 2.00 La Fortuna. (Mdl, R) 4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 5.00

NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Mercedes is intent on sticking around.

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PGl) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) Nolan and Juarez are on the hunt for a fugitive after a car incident goes awry.

10.00 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav) Simone and Carter get trapped in the tropics.

6.00

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Parental Guidance. (PGal) Hosted by Allison Langdon.

8.45 Million Dollar Murders: Taken In The Night. (Mv, R) Takes a look at the 1999 unsolved murder of 36-years-old Buninyong woman Belinda Williams.

9.45

10.15

11.10

12.30

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants face elimination.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Ma, R) The team investigates after a financial advisor is found shot at a naval station.

10.30 North Shore. (Mlv, R) Abigail makes a shock announcement.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Andrew struggles to adjust to his new life.

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PGl) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

9.00 The Front Bar. (M) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.00 The Latest: Seven News.

10.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Mornington Monster. (MA15+av, R)

12.00 Absentia. (MA15+asv, R)

1.00 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGl) The critics spend a week in Melbourne.

8.30 Footy Classified. (M) Hosted by Eddie McGuire, Matthew Lloyd, Jimmy Bartel and Damian Barrett.

9.30 MOVIE: Vacation. (2015, MA15+ln, R)

A man takes his family on a road trip. Ed Helms, Christina Applegate.

11.25 Nine News Late.

11.50 Council Of Dads. (PGa, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, 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 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Curtis Stone visits the MasterChef kitchen.

8.40 North Shore. (Final, Mlv) What happened the night Sophie died is revealed, as Max and Meg must decide how best to serve justice.

9.40 So Help Me Todd. (Premiere, PGa) A private eye goes to work for his mother.

10.30 Fire Country. (Final, PGadv)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR

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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)

The Probus Club of Seaford. We meet the 2nd Thursday of the month at The Pat Rollo Football Club, Silver Avenue, Frankston North. For more information call Johanne: 0419 326 085.

Probus - Carrum Downs

Meet the second Wed of the month at Lyrebird Community Centre from 10am. Please contact Annette: 0428 027 925

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

U3A Frankston - Karingal Place

Enrolments for classes and new members available online. Please go to our website u3af. org.au for further information.

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

Frankston Stroke Support Group

JUNE

Friendly Cards Group 500 cards

Frankston North Community Centre, 26 Mahogany Ave Frankston North. Wednesday nights, 7.20pm-10.30pm. All are welcome. Cost $5. Enquires Roma 0438 540 108. Fun company with tea and coffee available. Come and join the Fun.

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

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

Chatty Cafe - Coffee and Chat Frankston Library Tues 1pm to 3pm.

Seaford Library - Fri 10.30am. Everyone welcome. For further info contact Jacky on 0416860239 or mornpen@chattycafeaustralia.org.au

Overport Park Tennis Club

Ladies Social Doubles is held every Wednesday at 1.00pm. It is open to non-members and there is no cost or commitment to join the club. Beginners are welcome. Matches are organised on the day.

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

Frankston Beach Association Beach Revegetation Volunteers Wanted Working bees every 2nd Tuesday morning revegetating Frankston’s foreshore. Enjoy the outdoors for a few hours each fortnight in the company of like minded volunteers. Call Johan: 0418 374 981 for information.

Langwarrin Ladies Probus monthly meeting at Langwarrin Community Centre, Cnr Warrandyte Road and Lang Road at 10.00 am.

For more information contact Val Dawson: 8790 8468. Each month there are activities including Sunday Brunch, Chat ‘n Chew, theatre outings etc.

Frankston Susono Friendship Association

(FSFA) Frankston’s sister city organisation is forming a community Taiko Drumming group!

Experience the passion, power and energy that is Japanese Taiko Drumming. Contact Bev: 0413 777 313 or frankstonsusono@gmail.com for details.

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

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.

Real Men Sing!!! If you’re a bloke and want to sing, why not join the The Phoenix Harmony Chorus which rehearses each Wednesday night at 7.30. Four part barbershop harmony chorus, all ages welcome. Contact Ian on 0414 997 330.

ParkinSong Langwarrin

Meets at Grace Church, cnr Warrandyte & Cranbourne Rds on Thursday afternoons at 2pm. Music therapy, gentle exercise & support for carers & those living with Parkinson’s. Contact: parkinsonglangwarrin@outlook.com or phone Cathy 8809 0400 for 2023 dates.

VIPA Foundation

Open to vision impaired people, their families and support workers as well as anyone who would like the chance to meet and socialise regularly. 49 Railway Parade, Seaford. Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings. Ph: 0458 831 313

Frankston Bridge Club

Has moved to a new location at 200 Beach Street, Frankston. We welcome all past, current and new members to come and visit us. Please call Sue for additional info 0412 975 502.

Frankston Ladies Probus

Meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 2 Logan St. Frankston. 10am - noon. We have a guest speaker at each meeting. Lunches, day trips, chat/coffee mornings, etc. Ring Jo for more info: 0400 514 212

Peninsula Youth Orchestra Rehearsals Wedensday evenings during school terms 5.30pm to 7.00pm at the Ebdale Community Centre, Frankston. Primary and Secondary string, woodwind and brass instrumental students welcome. For more info visit www.peninsulayouthmusicsociety.org.au

Frankston Ladies Choir is a fun and friendly choir, meeting on Tuesday evenings in a spacious modern venue. Ladies interested in joining are welcome to come along. Call Marion for details 0498 210 824.

The Voices of Frankston Choir are back singing every Wednesday morning at 10.30am. We meet at the Uniting Church High St Frankston. Everyone is welcome. Contact Trudi 0406 678 261 for further information.

Frankston CWA

Looking for members from the age of 10 for our junior group, meets the first Sat per month from 1-30pm and there is also craft on Wed mornings from 9-30am. Details call Jenny: 041051930

Peninsula Activities Group

Friendship Club meets every third Friday of each month at Uniting Church Hall, High Street, Frankston. Meet at 10.00 for 10.30 start. After meeting stop and have a cup of coffee/tea and a chat. Contact Joana 9775 2304.

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.

Sanctuary Space

A safe, friendly and free place to drop in for a hot drink, a chat, or just to chill out. Open Wed-Thursday 10-2, Friday 10-1. 130 Cranbourne Rd, Frankston, opposite the Power Centre.

Coordinator 0425740075

East Frankston Over 55s Club

200 Beach St Frankston. Various activities throughout the week: Melodies, Carpet Bowls, Craft/ Chat, Rummikub, Bingo, Line Dancing. For more details, contact Pearl: 9766 0290 or Joy: 9789 0498.

Seaford Senior Citizens Club

Broughton St. Seaford. 50 Plus. Open 5 days a week. Activities include: Bingo, Rummikub, Mahjong, Card Making, Canasta, Carpet Bowls, Women’s Social Club. For more details, contact Rosemary: 0400 610 845 or Jeana: 0430 999 741.

Frankston Food Swap

2nd Saturday of the month at 1pm. Swap your excess vegies, homemade foods or seedlings. Kareela Café, 53 Kareela Rd, Frankston Carrum Downs Tennis Club - Free Tennis Tennis 4 Teens:12 - 17 year-olds. Mum’s Tennis: 5 weeks of free social tennis. Resilience Thru Tennis: coaching session for primary or secondary age children who have been impacted by COVID-19. Contact Jarrod 0406792832

Frankston Masters Athletics Club

Meets every Thursday 7pm at Ballam Park Athletics Track, Frankston. Sprints, middle distance and distance events. Come along and join us in a supportive and fun environment. All abilities welcome. Phone Frances 0405 474472

Try Croquet

Est in 1947, The Frankston Croquet Club prides itself on social recreation, healthy activity and friendly competitions. Open Tues, Thurs & Sat. from 9am to 3pm. Equipment supplied, flat soled shoes required. Enquires to Fay 97837340

Frankston Hockey Club

is a family friendly sporting club for people of all abilities and ages. Juniors, seniors and masters teams available. New players welcome. Training on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Visit frankstonhockeyclub.com to find out more.

Peninsula Women’s Hockey Association

Come and join the PWHA at Monash University grounds, Frankston on a Monday night. Friendly, fun but competitive and a mix of skills and ages range from 13 to 70+.

Contact: rebekahkh@hotmail.com

Play Darts

Mornington Peninsula Darts League are inviting men, women, juniors, adults & seniors to those interested in playing darts along the peninsula. If interested, contact Bryan 0413 295 868 or bmb2409@gmail.com

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 Kananook Tennis Club - Social Tennis for adults of all ages and all abilities. Want to join a fun group - then we want you! Come along on Saturday afternoons. 58 Kananook Avenue, Seaford

South End Spirit Basketball Community based basketball club South End Spirit is looking for players of all ages to join us in the Chelsea Basketball Competition. Contact Nicola on enquiries@southendspirit.com.au

Are you a Breast Cancer survivor?

Join us for a paddle in our Dragon Boat. 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at Patterson Lakes, Carrum. Fun, fitness and friendship. Call Marilyn 0433 114 338 or Lyndsay 0425 743 455.

JP Locations National & International documents inc affadavits, stat decs & cert copies signed FREE of charge at police stations on the Peninsula. Frankston weekdays 10am to 3pm. Carrum Downs: Mondays & Thursdays 5pm to 7pm. Ph: 1300 365 567.

Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society View stars, planets, clusters and galaxies through our powerful telescopes at 8pm on the 1st Friday of every month at The Briars dark-sky observatory. Bookings essential plus small fee. www.mpas.asn.au or phone 0419 253 252.

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Yes to Voice will not make parliament unworkable

As a voter in the electorate of Flinders I was saddened and very disappointed by [Flinders MP]

Zoe McKenzie’s article and her address to the Parliament in support of the No vote, although not surprised (“A risk to executive government” The News 30/5/23).

Both the High Court Judge Kenneth Haynes and Professor Anne Twomey have refuted the claim that giving our First Nations people access to executive government will make our parliament unworkable.

The Voice is only advisory. The power to make laws and policies lies with the government and parliament.

We also have checks and balances built into our parliamentary system that will avoid making parliament unworkable.

First Nations people need a seat at the table and to be part of the decisions that are being made about their lives. Like all people, if you have a stake in your own programs you are more likely to achieve success.

I implore Zoe to put herself in the shoes of a First Nations person and, most of all, open your heart and vote Yes.

Marilyn Hoban, Mornington

Elders ‘misrepresented’

We are writing in response to [Flinders MP] Zoe McKenzie’s speech in federal parliament on 22 May and the article [she wrote] referencing us and the Willum Warrain Aboriginal community (“A risk to executive government” The News 30/5/23).

As local senior elders, we are dismayed by the way we have been used to gain momentum for the No vote on Voice. The three of us strongly support the Yes vote. What has happened is exactly why we need Voice, so our views can be directly heard by government and not misrepre-

sented.

Aunty Helen Bnads, Uncle Peter Aldenhoven, Willum Warrain AboriginalAssociation, Hastings

Voice not local issue

I get irritated at the amount of space in The News devoted to the Voice campaign. This is a local newspaper that should concentrate on local issues. Voice is not a local issue.

In recent issues we have been getting swamped with lectures from the uninformed populace who, by their very mouthings, demonstrate that they have absolutely no idea of the consequences of a Yes vote.

The basic error is the constant references to First Nations. At no time in recorded history is there any evidence that there was an Aboriginal nation. The first and only nation ever to be convened in this country was that which was created on 1 January 1901. If you are going to have a treaty with these people, then tell me who they are.

I guarantee that not one of the bleeding hearts who espouse the merits of a Yes vote have given any thought to the prospect of their homes being compulsorily acquired to accommodate those who have not.

I urge all of those Yes advocates to think again and ask themselves why the current level of funding and the multiplicity of organisations has been unable to rectify the obvious wrongs that many Aboriginal children and women in the outback suffer every day.

Anybody who wants to tut tut my comments should start by making a trip into the outback and see for themselves the conditions under which these people live. Take a quick trip to Euston or Wilcannia in NSW and see what their living conditions are like. No need to go to

Western Australia or the Northern Territory to get a few facts.

Barry James Rumpf, McCrae

Voice splits families

The saddest thing about the increasingly bitter debate about the proposed Aboriginal Voice to Parliament is that, whether in favour or opposed, it is impossible to contribute without reference to “them” and “us”.

The appearance of almost all current “Aboriginal” activists shows them to have at least as many (unacknowledged) non-Aboriginal as Aboriginal ancestors; ipso facto Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal citizens have long since ceased to be discrete groups.

In short, the proposal is splitting families.

Albert Riley, Mornington

Self-serving MP

Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie is feathering her own nest in opposing a constitutionally enshrined Indigenous Voice (“A risk to executive government” The News 30/5/23).

There is no other logical explanation for her dismissal of the views of not only highly respected First Nations elders and but also those even she herself refers to as “some of the best constitutional minds in the country” in her decision to oppose the Voice.

Her view conflicts with such eminent minds as Brett Walker SC, Professor Cheryl Saunders and Solicitor General Stephen Donaghue. She appears to embody the heights of arrogance as she scrambles to find a reason to avoid giving First Nations people a say.

Anthony Albanese announced a constitutional amendment to enshrine the Voice in the constitution this year.

What do these announcements have in common? They announce a plan and intent, not a how to do it.

[Liberal leader Peter] Dutton, who I feel confident would have been a member of the GOP Freedom Caucus (considered to be the most conservative and farthest-right bloc within the elected Republicans in USA) would have wanted details on the formula of the fuel to be used.

Doubt the great divider does not have to be true or accurate, just [ask] outrageous questions to sow the seeds of doubt is enough to counteract the truth.

What is so hard about understanding that enshrining the Voice in the constitution only makes it impossible for Dutton, if ever elected PM, could not shut it down.

If the referendum passes there will be a process with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the parliament and the broader public to settle the Voice design.

Legislation to establish the Voice will then go through standard parliamentary processes to ensure adequate scrutiny by elected representatives in both houses of parliament.

Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Caravan extensions

Rooming house providers are extending their houses by using caravans for an extra room, which brings them under Frankston Council's authority.

Rooming houses have nine rooms and if there are 10 rooms then the rooming house comes under the planning scheme.

The council states that the caravan is not another room and does not come under the planning scheme.

Voice scrutiny

Joan Doyle, Dromana

Of course Ms McKenzie is entitled to her opinion, but she should quit pretending to care about recognising First Nations people and consulting with them.

On 25 May 1961 [US] President John F Kennedy announced sending an American safely to the Moon before the end of the decade.

On 23 March 2023, the Prime Minister

If somebody resides in the caravan the rooming house provider must contact the City of Frankston and advise them of this.

So, if you notice a caravan on site of a rooming house you should notify the council.

Russell Morse, Karingal

Cr Oates opposes letting cricketers use Frankston Park

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

AT a recent social gathering of members of the Frankston Cricket Club the question cropped up as to why cricketers were not permitted to use the Frankston Park.

There seemed to be absolute unanimity of opinion that cricket matches should be played in the park, and a resolution was passed instructing the secretary to convene a special meeting of the club for the purpose of fully discussing the question and taking steps to bring the matter before the Shire Council.

This meeting eventuated last Saturday night, at Frankston House.

The attendance, however, was very small, only nine members being present.

The president (Dr. Maxwell) sent a phone message, stating that he was prevented from attending at the last minute and various apologies were received from other members, including Cr. F. H. Wells, who, however, intimated that he was in sympathy with the movement.

Cr. Oates, one of the vice-presidents, was voted to the chair. He speedily made it clear that he did not view the proposal favorably. He said he did not know why he had not been invited to attend the social function.

He had read the report of the proceedings in “The Standard,” and noticed that he had been picked out by one of the speakers as a councillor who was against giving up the park to cricket.

He did not know why he had been singled out, considering that he was not alone in his opposition.

Another speaker had said that the

Melbourne picnics only benefitted three houses in Frankston. It was simply foolishness to talk like that. When Mr. Vicars was in the Pier Tea House he told him (Cr. Oates) that he looked to the picnics to pay his rent.

As a matter of fact many of the business people benefitted considerably by the picnics and he quoted specific cases.

It was not so very many years ago that Frankston sent a deputation to Melbourne to try and secure railway picnics. It was not correct to say that Mornington had cut out picnics.

Cr. Oates then drew attention to the fact that the Council had expended £10 in putting down a concrete pitch on the Cranbourne Road reserve and it was time cricketers made up their minds what they really did want.

The ratepayers would be up against a proposal to incur similar expense in the park. Someone had suggested a turf wicket, but that would interfere with the Show and other sports gatherings.

Cr. Oates reminded the meeting that the Council was just launching a big loan for the improvement of the park. They were relying on the revenue received from picnics to pay part of the liability incurred.

If the cricket club persevered with its demand to use the park he would have to seriously reconsider the position, as he would not feel justified in going on with the loan if a certain source of revenue was cut off.

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BAXTER HALL. ASSISTANCE REQUIRED.

At the recent public meeting which adopted the report of the sub-committee appointed to draw up plans and estimates of cost of a hall, it was

decided that a strong committee of local gentlemen should be formed to co-operate with the sub-committee in the carrying out of the project.

Invitations to join in this were forwarded to practically all residents, and a second meeting was specially called to give a further opportunity to any who may have been prevented by the inclement weather from attending the first meeting.

The apparent lack of interest on the part of some who did not attend seemed to act merely as a stimulant to those who did, for both meetings disclosed a welcome determination to push forward with the project.

Mr. J. Marshall very generously promised that, whatever amount it may be necessary to raise by way of loan, he would, failing any better offer being received by the committee, guarantee to find the amount at not more than 6 percent, providing that a few residents would undertake, with him, the responsibility of seeing that the re-payments of principal and interest were made in accordance with the terms of the loan.

In a like public-spirited manner, this responsibility was immediately undertaken by four gentlemen present, and it is hoped that one or two others will join in and thus more equitably distribute the risk that should after all be borne by all, instead of the few.

It was unanimously, agreed that an appeal be launched for the purpose of raising a sum sufficient to allow of the construction of the hall being proceeded with almost immediately, and a draft of the proposed appeal was adopted. ***

MR. J. Hanton, who has been on the influenza list, is now out and about once more.

WINTER EXHIBITIONS AT MPRG

MORNINGTON Peninsula Regional Gallery warms up with some fantastic new exhibitions and programs. sea.liquid.sensation.flux.space is a large-scale solo exhibition by celebrated local artist Vera Möller. This exhibition brings together new small and large-scale works, including drawings and watercolours, collages, objects and paintings. It also features a selection of works from Möller’s studio collection.

Now in its second year, the Koorie Heritage Trust’s Blak Design Program is about supporting, promoting and celebrating First Nations cultural innovation within the Victorian design sector while providing a platform for nurturing sustainable, First Nations design practices. The exhibition Layers of Blak presents the stunning work of 11 Victorian First Nations designers. Each designer presents a collection of jewellery reflecting on their personal stories, layered with meaning – of healing, resilience, collaboration and empowerment.

For the first time, MPRG presents Michael Cook’s Invasion series, that were donated by the artist in 2021. Invasion places an imaginative eye on Australian colonial history and turns around the dominant view, taking

alien creatures into iconic London-based cityscapes, with white urban residents their victims.

As part of the Mornington Winter Music Festival, MPRG is hosting a live music in the gallery evening on Friday 9 June featuring Holly Hebe, Jack Burmesiter and The Hoodoo Men. There’s also school holiday workshops with Layers of Blak artists, jewellery making with Dominic White or ochre painting on gum leaves with Sammy Trist. Check their website for more information about exhibitions and events.

MPRG is the exclusive Victorian venue for this year’s Archibald Prize regional tour from the Art Gallery of New South Wales, from 15 September to 5 November. Tickets go on sale on 1 July. This is one of the most anticipated exhibitions in the country and the Gallery precinct will be activated with a cafe, bar, live music, talks and events.

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Civic Reserve, Dunns Road, Mornington, 59501580

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WE regret to state that Cr. C. A. Jones, of Hastings, and father of Mrs. H. Golds, of Frankston, has been taken seriously ill with heart trouble and is now a patient in a private hospital in Melbourne. His condition is critical.

***

IN “The Standard’s” last issue it was stated that Mr. J. M. Watt, J.P., of Hastings, was seriously ill. This is incorrect, as, happily, Mr. Watt is in the best of health.

The mistake occurred in that Miss Marjorie Watt, his daughter, should have been referred to.

She has been seriously ill with pneumonia for some time, but is now improving.

***

MRS. Arthur Hay, of Frankston, who is seriously ill, is now at Nurse Creswick’s private hospital, where she is making good headway towards recovery.

***

MISS Ethel Julian, aged 27 years, who was admitted to Melbourne Hospital on Wednesday evening suffering from fracture of the base of the skull and other injuries, died on Friday afternoon.

Miss Julian was a passenger in a double-seater car, driven by Mr. Lewis L. Myers, which was struck by a fast moving electric train at the Aspendale level crossing on Wednesday of last week.

Miss Julian, whose parents live in Candover St, West Geelong, was the manageress of Herbert Adams Ltd.’s branch cake shop, at Port Melbourne.

Mr. Myers, the other victim of the smash, is progressing satisfactorily.

***

Residents of Mt. Eliza met in the hall on Monday evening to express their regard for Miss Poultney, who is resigning from the Education Department after having been in charge of the local school for the past seven years. There were about seventy present, and the proceedings took the form of a social and kitchen tea.

Mr. C. E. Wood, the chairman of the school committee, presented to Miss Poultney on behalf of the school children, a case of afternoon tea spoons, and on behalf of residents and friends, a fine collection of useful articles for a kitchen tea, which were set out on a table in the hall.

Mr. John Moseley, vice-president of the hall committee very aptly expressed the sentiments of the meeting towards the guest of the evening, who, in addition to having been an excellent teacher, had taken a foremost part in public and patriotic movements during her stay in the district.

Mr. Leeland Davey, on behalf of Miss Poultney, returned thanks for the presents and good wishes.

Songs were sung by Mrs. Livingstone, Miss Poultney, Miss Mitchell and Mr. Smethurst. The accompanists were Mrs. Neilson and Miss Livingstone, and the music was supplied by Miss Mitchell, Mr Moseley and Mr. E. Stone. Mr. Will.

Thomas made a good M.C.

The usual excellent supper supplied by the ladies was done full justice too, and there seemed to be general satisfaction with the accommodation provided in the new hall. ***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 6 & 8 Jun 1923

Picture: Vera Möller in her studio, Willow Creative

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To All The Bands I’ve Loved Before

By Stuart McCullough

I’VE seen plenty of bands in my time. Some great, some not so great. (And, truth told, I’ve been in bands that fit both those descriptions.) I’ve been sunburned, sodden, too hot, too cold, too tall and too short. Sometimes I’ve been moved to sing along at the top of my lungs (only to be reminded by others that it wasn’t me they’d paid good money to hear.) I’ve sacrificed sneakers and, possibly, my hearing, all for the pleasure of live music. It was worth it. Even now, the distinctive squelching sound of a shoe stepping on a beer-laden strip of Axminster sends a sense of nostalgia surging through my veins. As interactions go, there’s nothing quite like a live musical performance.

My first encounter with live music was – if I’m being honest – probably at church. That said, while it was undoubtedly live music, it was far from lively. In fact, if I’m being completely honest, it was probably far closer to death than life.

Driven either by piano or organ, the congregation emitted a tuneless, joyless droning sound that swallowed whole anything resembling a melody. Those who could sing didn’t stand a chance. But despite its general tunelessness (definitely a word), at least singing was encouraged. Given the results, though, that encouragement would have been better directed towards getting singing lessons.

Most of the congregants considered singing an unnatural act performed on Sundays as a form of cosmic punishment. Atonement, if you will. Mostly, they didn’t sing during the week and it really showed. The hymn numbers were listed on a board beside the pulpit like lotto results and I would check the hymnal as soon as we were seated, hoping to be surprised or delighted. It rarely happened.

The first live music performance that blew my mind clear off my shoulders occurred when I was about four years old. Daryl Somers made an ap-

pearance at the Mornington Shopping Centre and it was pure awesomeness. From a grand entrance that involved running down the up escalator, to throwing out chewing gum to an adoring audience; his explosive energy could have powered a village. I’m not sure if I even knew who he was then. I doubt very much that Daryl Somers remembers appearing at the Mornington Shopping Centre, but I, for one, will never forget it.

It’s awkward when you’re a teenager. Not only do you have to suffer through a tidal wave of hormones, pimples and other hideous changes, it’s the moment that you develop a passion for live music, only to discover the bands you like only play in pubs. I have friends who claim that from

their early teens, they’d sneak out at night and manage to get into licensed venues to see the musical groups they loved, but that was never me. Growing up in Tyabb meant it’d be a three-day hike just to get to a licensed venue. Even when I was eighteen, I rarely got past the bouncer. Something about my shoes not being up to scratch… As seeing music in a licensed venue was out of the question, it meant that live music could only be experienced at all ages gigs. Granted, the history of music is full of legendary bands who’d go out of their way to put on ‘all ages’ shows to ensure their loyal fans didn’t miss out, but I can’t recall any of them getting down to the Mornington Peninsula. The only all-ages gigs available to me

were connected to the local church youth group. These bands – often American, always wholesome – played big venues like Festival Hall and it was the first time I’d experience that kind of volume. To hear music is one thing. To feel it is something different altogether.

There’s something powerful about a shared experience. It’s a communion, if you will, not just between band and audience but between members of the audience. It’s an amazing thing. I’ve seen The Flaming Lips walk across an audience in a giant space bubble. I’ve barely seen Damien Rice at all because he likes to keep the lighting to a minimum, presumably to keep costs down. And I’ve seen You Am I more times than I can count in venues big and small.

I especially love an intimate gig. I remember watching, spellbound, as Rufus Wainwright played to a small group of people in a basement. And, earlier this year, we went to see Canadian folk-rock legends, ‘The Burning Hell’ play in a tiny venue in Northcote. We were so close that we were practically sitting in with the band. Which was all well and good until we ordered dessert and the only way the waitress could deliver it was walk through a saxophone solo. It’s awkward, I think, when a band dedicates the next song to your Affogato.

Then there’s the experience of playing live music to an audience. Two weeks ago, we played at the local folk club. It was a theme night with the theme being ‘heavenly bodies’. We decided to write our own song, which we called ‘The Lonely Planet’ about the seventh planet from the sun, Uranus. We’d never played to an audience before and the audience had never heard it before. But they laughed. And at the end they cheered. And we felt a sense of exhilaration that’s almost impossible to describe. Music is, without doubt, the food of love. Probably an Affogato. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

Pythons survive scare, Tigers sink teeth in

MPNFL

By Brodie Cowburn

DIVISION ONE

PINES survived a scare to defeat Bonbeach last Saturday.

Bonbeach came into the match with just one win to their name this season. They proved up to the task in front of their home crowd, and went into the half-time break with a five point lead over the Pythons.

Pines took back the lead heading into the final term. The Pythons failed to score a goal in the last quarter, but still held on for a narrow two-point win 7.11 (53) to 7.13 (55).

Shane Savage was instrumental for Pines. He scored four goals in what was one of his best performances of the season.

Dromana’s brilliant 2023 season continued on Saturday with a thumping win over Sorrento.

The Tigers had no trouble dispatching the Sharks. It was one-way traffic all afternoon.

Dromana smashed Sorrento by 122 points. The final scoreboard read 23.8 (146) to 3.6 (24).

Sam Geurts booted four goals for the Tigers, and was named best on ground. Billy Geurts and Jake Aarts also played well.

Frankston YCW kept a hold of second place with a thumping 116 point win over Rosebud last weekend. Red Hill comfortably defeated Langwarrin and Mt Eliza got the better of Frankston Bombers 19.8 (132) to 12.5 (77) to close out the round.

DIVISION TWO

SOMERVILLE’S finals hopes received a huge boost on Saturday after a hardfought win against Mornington.

The Bulldogs were in control of the contest throughout the first half. They led Somerville by 23 points at the main break.

A six-goal blitz saw Somerville take back the lead in the third term. They managed to hold on in the final quarter to claim a brilliant nine-point win 17.12 (114) to 16.7 (103).

Jackson Calder scored seven goals for Mornington. Corey Battams, Daniel Marshall, Jaxsen Shinners, and Lachlan Williams booted three goals each for the victorious Somerville outfit.

Ladder leaders Karingal continued their undefeated streak with a 50-point win over Rye last weekend.

Rye hung in with Karingal in the first half, but a seven-goals-to-two third term put the game to bed.

Riley D’Arcy was dominant for the Bulls. He booted ten goals, taking his tally to 27 for the year.

Chelsea finished the round in second place after a comfortable 8.7 (55) to 16.16 (112) win over Crib Point.

Pearcedale fought off Hastings at home last weekend. They defeated the Blues 15.11 (101) to 13.10 (88).

Devon Meadows comfortably beat Seaford at Glover Reserve, and EdithvaleAspendale thumped Tyabb by 133 points in the round’s other matches.

Walk in the park: Frankston YCW had a 116 point win over Rosebud. Picture: Craig Barrett

Picture: Alan Dillon

Somerville, Baxter in pursuit

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

SOMERVILLE Eagles and Baxter have joined the chase to try and run down tearaway leader White Star Dandenong as the State 4 South promotion pursuit heats up.

Both locals are now in second and third spots respectively after wins last weekend while White Star drew with Chelsea.

Somerville outgunned Sandringham 2-0 at Tyabb Central Reserve on Saturday.

Marcus Anastasiou could have scored early in the first half when he rounded Sandringham keeper Jack Evans but couldn’t convert from a tight angle.

He made amends in the 43rd minute after a goalmouth scramble when he struck a well-timed volley to make it 1-0.

Sandringham’s possession football was excellent but it found breaking down the Somerville defence a difficult task.

Somerville went further ahead in the 59th minute after Evans saved a Nick Simmons strike which rebounded to Conor Mcfall who took a touch before curling his effort into the far corner.

Despite Sandringham’s pressure Somerville maintained its defensive discipline for a result that maintains the side’s momentum under head coach Adam Steele.

“We don’t have an older experienced side but what we do have is work rate, grit and teamwork which is what we’ve been pushing since November when pre-season started,” said Steele.

“Unfortunately we don’t have heaps of money and flash facilities but we do the one percenters right and that’s as a club not just as a squad.

“Ultimately the playing group has high morale, works hard at training and gives 100 per cent in games and that’s what has got us this far.”

Baxter had its best win of the season when it thrashed Springvale City 5-0 at Ross Reserve on Saturday.

Early goals from Jack Elliott and Daniel Taylor had Springvale on the back foot and when Brodie Jones scored with a brilliant header after 18 minutes there was no way back for the home team.

Jones was running riot down the flank with the left back adding a second on the half-hour following an excellent run and finish.

The second half lacked the intensity of the first but Elliott got his brace with a nice finish in the 84th minute to complete the rout.

Baxter has now won seven games in

a row.

“It was a very satisfying performance,” head coach Stephen Fisher said.

“We have belief which is a really powerful thing.”

Chelsea and White Star drew 2-2 in a frenetic finish at Edithvale Recreation Reserve on Friday night.

The visitors beat the offside trap and Ryan Don Paul made it 1-0 in the 29th minute.

Chelsea captain and former junior Lachie Davies was making his 100th senior appearance and in the 44th minute his cross from the right found striker Piers Brelsford who took a touch before equalising with a low shot.

Brelsford’s free-kick in the 54th minute made it 2-1 and Chelsea should have extended its lead from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute but White Star keeper Andrew Stoilovic saved substitute Adam Bartosy’s attempt.

A few minutes later White Star failed to convert a penalty awarded after a Harry Parker handball.

Just when Chelsea looked set to become the first side this season to defeat the league leader a free-kick that Stoilovic had gone forward to contest struck his shoulder and went over the head of his Chelsea counterpart for a remarkable finish to a remarkable contest.

In NPL2 Langwarrin lost 3-0 at home to Bulleen on Saturday.

Langy was punished for losing possession in midfield for Bulleen’s first goal, effecting a poor defensive header for the second and getting caught out at the back with a ball over the top for the third.

In State 1 Mornington lost top spot when it went down 2-1 away to FC Melbourne SRBIJA last weekend.

Rory Currie’s penalty in the 65th minute could have seen the points shared if not for an 89th minute winner from FC Melbourne’s Steve MacDonald.

In State 2 Frankston Pines’ best display of the season gave it a deserved 3-0 win over high-flying visitor Brandon Park at Monterey Reserve on Friday night.

A match highlight was the display of Pines’ teenager Kaspar Fry who scored his first hat-trick in senior football.

Fry gave former Langwarrin player Shayan Alinejad a torrid time as he was far too pacy for the veteran while another teenager, Logan Johnston, started on the left for Pines and produced a fine performance eventually being replaced in the 85th minute when the result was no longer in doubt.

Johnston’s superbly weighted and directed pass to Fry in the 12th minute saw the latter accelerate past Alinejad then strike the ball low across Brandon Park keeper Dilan Mery and inside the far post for the opener.

Three minutes later a superb exchange saw Joe O’Connor get free on the left of the area before squaring the ball for a simple Fry tap-in to make it 2-0.

Brandon Park huffed and puffed but the pressure from Pines was relentless and when called upon Pines keeper Colby Jones was impassable.

Jones made a crucial low reaction save early in the second half that maintained Pines’ two-goal cushion and Fry completed his hat-trick in the 65th minute running onto an excellent Cal Batey

through ball and finishing with aplomb into the far corner.

Brandon Park’s Rasmus Juul was sent off late in the game after a second caution.

Pines gaffer Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor was understandably upbeat after the match.

“An early goal and the confidence went through the roof,” he said.

“We worked really hard in the week on playing forward, using the width, movement off the ball, and it showed.”

Peninsula Strikers can feel aggrieved after losing 2-1 at home to league leader Hampton East Brighton on Saturday.

A Steve Elliott header hit the post in the 11th minute with Jamie Davidson’s shot from the rebound parried by Hampton keeper Nicholas Chin.

Two minutes later Cal Delaney pounced on a defensive error and finished with a stylish flick past advancing Chin to make it 1-0.

The visitors levelled via a controversial penalty decision in the 57th minute with Federico Bono converting from the spot.

Strikers had strong claims for penalties ignored – one for handball then another when Chin connected with substitute Ahmad Jawadi.

The winner came in the 93rd minute when Liam Burford bundled the ball over the line following a long throw-in.

Skye United’s 1-1 away result against Knox City on Saturday was its sixth draw in the first half of the season.

On a wet, muddy and rapidly deteriorating pitch Knox went ahead with a well-worked goal from Christian Porcaro just before half-time and Skye equalised in the 64th minute when George Jeff’s cross to the back post was met by Jason Nowakowski who headed home.

In State 5 an eight-goal thriller between Aspendale and visitor Bunyip District resulted in a 4-4 scoreline on Saturday.

Bunyip had a 3-1 half-time lead thanks to a stunning long-range strike and two headed goals following corners but Aspendale scored three goals in the first 21 minutes of the second period to grab the lead.

The home side’s comeback was undone by a controversial penalty decision in the 75th minute.

Aspendale’s scorers were Jared Kilmartin, Jordy Athanassiou, Taylan Yildirim and Dom Paul.

Second-placed Rosebud emerged from Saturday’s derby at Mount Eliza with a 1-0 win.

The crucial moment in this contest came in the 34th minute when Rose-

bud’s Noah Musso scuffed his shot. Mount Eliza’s Joe Iline made a desperate attempt to clear on the goalline but could only hit the ball into the roof of the net.

The home side’s best chance of equalising in the second half fell to Chris Parry but the former Rosebud striker failed to capitalise on a mistake from Rosebud keeper Hamish Preston. Mentone was unable to take points from runaway league leader Hampton Park United going down 5-2 at KM Reedy Reserve last weekend.

Three goals from the home team in the last 15 minutes of the first half gave Mentone a mountain to climb.

An improved second-half performance saw Mentone create opportunities but Archie Lindsay put the hosts 4-0 up in the 65th minute.

Headers from Mentone’s Eric Ervine (72nd minute) and Jacob Klein (75th minute) reduced the deficit to 4-2 only for the hosts to put the result beyond doubt in the 80th minute from a Weaam Zeitoune free kick.

Mount Martha lost 5-0 away to Casey Panthers in a disappointing display.

“It was a nightmare for us,” Mount Martha team manager Chris Sanderson said.

“Three soft goals inside 12 minutes ended the contest.”

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Friday 9 June, 7.45pm:

Langwarrin v Eastern Lions, Lawton Park

Friday 9 June, 8.30pm:

Skye Utd v Peninsula Strikers, Skye Recreation Reserve

Chelsea v Baxter, Edithvale Recreation Reserve

FC Noble Hurricanes v Somerville Eagles, Alex Nelson Reserve

Saturday 10 June, 3pm:

South Springvale v Mornington, Warner Reserve

Mazenod v Frankston Pines, Brandon Park Reserve

Mount Eliza v Seaford Utd, Emil Madsen Reserve

Mentone v Barton Utd, Mentone Grammar Bunyip District v Mount Martha, Heatherbrae Recreation Reserve

Saturday 10 June, 6.30pm: Rosebud v Pakenham Utd, Olympic Park Aspendale BYE

Leading man: Somerville Eagles’ top scorer Marcus Anastasiou struck first in his side’s 2-0 win over Sandringham last weekend. Picture: Paul Seeley, The Man In The Stands.

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The Chatty Café Scheme comes to the Mornington Peninsula!

The Chatty Café Scheme is a perfect way for communities to connect and reconnect and enjoy a friendly chat in a safe space over a cup of coffee (or drink of choice).

In these post-Covid times many Australians have expressed feelings of loneliness and social isolation and the Scheme aims to combat that ‘one coffee and one chat at a time’.

The Chatty Café Scheme believes that ‘Kindness changes community’ and this is a very simple way for each of us to spread a little kindness whilst also making new connections and helping our neighbours. The Scheme has a growing number of venues on the Mornington Peninsula and their goal is to have a ‘Have a Chat Table’ in as many venues as possible over the coming months and years. Participating venues include commercial cafes, libraries and community centres and they are always looking for new venues where people gather to meet and share the company of others. Our venues continue to grow in number and diversity across the Peninsula. The Dava hosts a monthly ‘Dinner at The Dava’, Chris Crewther’s office hosts

a monthly morning tea, we’re planning further lunches/coffee mornings with Martin at Schnitz restaurant, and Mornington Yacht Club is playing host to members and friends at the beginning of the month.

We even have a group of students at Mount Eliza Primary School setting up their own version of Chatty for their fellow students with a view to inviting parents and grandparents to the school for a morning tea with the student chatters as table hosts.

The Scheme currently has one school signed up, the first in the world, and they are launching a pilot project for Aged Care facilities in the Mornington Area.

Plans are underway to encourage local Retirement Villages to sign up and there has been interest from Mornington RSL. Men’s Shed

and local churches are also being approached to see if they would like to partner with the scheme in some way to help spread the word and attract new participants and chatty volunteers.

The Chatty Cafe Scheme is also exploring ways to provide transport to interested participants who may not be able to access local venues easily.

Interested venues can register on the Chatty Café website and once signed up they are featured on Chatty Cafe’s Facebook page and website. Theses venues also receive a monthly newsletter and are occasionally featured in local media, such as local radio and newspapers.

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The Scheme provides some basic training, joins participants with an experienced volunteer and allocates them to a venue. They ask for a weekly commitment, if possible, but as they grow their own volunteer community, there is always someone willing to step in an ‘cover a shift’ if a volunteer is not able to host their table for whatever reason.

Volunteers have reported feeling the wonderful benefits of being a Chatty Volunteer upon their own mental and sometimes physical health and it really is a ‘win-win’ for all concerned.

Local residents as well as visitors to the Peninsula can just type in ‘Mornington Peninsula’ when visiting the website and they will

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You may spot her white Kia Sportage (complete with Chatty Café stickers) as she makes her way around the Peninsula promoting this surprisingly simple yet effective scheme to ward off loneliness and social isolation, and spread a little kindness and joy to help build stronger communities.

Three generations in guided touring

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It is now 2023 and Laurie’s son Chris O’Shannessy and his wife Bernadette are still running the business out of their Rye office, ably assisted by a third generation of O’Shannessy family. Their daughter Josie is now also working in the office and touring with groups as a Tour Director and Chris and Bernadette’s sons Liam, Toby and Casey have also toured with Chris as his assistant Tour Directors on tour.

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It has become clear so far this year that everyone is determined to make up for lost time. Our booking numbers are keeping us extremely busy and tours are filling up very quickly. Overseas touring is back on the agenda and we are incredibly excited to be heading to New Zealand in late November with our New Zealand South Island Adventure. This tour is specially designed to be a comprehensive exploration of the south island while also being done at a relaxing pace, so you can really take your time and see it all. This tour will have a maximum of 20 participants so it will be a small intimate group and Chris and Josie O’Shannessy your Tour Directors, will

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Westernport Mobility have long specialised in the sale and repair of mobility scooters and home mobility products, and have now introduced a whole new range of living aids.

Proof that a good business is constantly growing and keeping with the times, Westernport Mobility have expanded into health care products for the home.

Owner Ray Percival says it’s part of providing a wider service to the community. “We now have lift chairs, which are ideal for when people have had operations like hip replacements. They might need a lift chair temporarily after surgery, or they might need one full time in their home,” says Ray.

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Some of the Living Design Double Glazing team: Del and Kim Larmour with main fabricator Charlie Craig (Simon’s nephew)

Buying a double storey home, meant that I would need a lift

Norine Cruse is from St Kilda East and this is her story.

“Prior to my first knee replacement, the orthopaedic surgeon indicated that replacement knee joints will last 16-20 years or longer depending on the nature of use. He said that stairs wear the knee joint due to the impact of weight on each step and the risks of falling.

But to get everything I wanted in my forever home, I realised I would have to buy a double storey home. The solution –a residential lift.

Once I found the home I wanted, lift company representatives came with a template to make sure it would fit, before making an offer on the home.

I needed a lift which was compact, functional and simple to operate. RESiLIFT is the only residential lift on the market that ticked all the boxes. Apart from the internal control panel, you also receive 2 remotes to conveniently transport luggage, groceries, etc.

I have positioned my lift in the corner of the dining room which I thought initially would take up too much space. Recently I had eight friends for dinner and the next day a friend emailed me and said she’d forgotten to check out the lift, where was it? I explained that it had been about 2 feet way from where she was sitting, but the car was on the upper level. The lift itself has been quite a point of entertainment with friends given its pretty well invisible yet extremely effective.

It’s been almost a year since I moved in and have only used the stairs three times in total. I now have my garden and everything is now set up for perfect and safe retirement living. This wouldn’t be possible without a RESiLIFT.”

To discuss having a lift in your home, contact RESiLIFT on 1300 303 502

Frankston based Windermere Early Learning Centre is holding a free information session about kindergarten and school readiness.

“Finding the right childcare option for your child is no easy task and often parents have more questions than answers,” says Debbie Porter, Director of the Early Learning Centre. The session is designed to answer many frequently asked questions we receive such as “Is my child ready for kindergarten or school?” she says.

The kinder information session at Windermere’s Early Learning Centre in Frankston is a chance for parents to meet the teachers, tour the indoor and outdoor facilities and learn about the funded threeand four-year-old kindergarten programs.

“The information session is a great opportunity for parents to learn tips on how to prepare their child for kinder. We will also have guest speakers from a local school to talk about school readiness,” says Debbie.

Set in a pleasing natural environment, Windermere Early Learning Centre’s creative play-based learning settings are designed to nurture your child’s curiosity, enthusiasm and imagination and in turn build essential life skills. Windermere ELC is based in a long day care setting and run by Early Childhood Education professionals who are trained in enhancing your child’s development.

“Our qualified educators deliver an evidence-informed curriculum and assessment and can help your child develop socially and emotionally to help them get ready for school,” says Debbie. The kinder information night will be held on Thursday, 22 June 2023 from 6.30pm –8pm (light refreshments provided). For more information or to RSVP call 1300 946 337 or visit windermere.org.au. Bookings essential.

Windermere ELC 1A Holmes Street, Frankston 1300 946 337 www.windermere.org.au

Free Kindergarten 2024 Information Night

Trust Woodpecker to deliver year-round comfort

Woodpecker Mornington has been a one-stop destination for anything heating, cooling and BBQs for nearly 30 years.

As a local and family-owned business, we pride ourselves on quality service and products. We endeavor to provide end-to-end service on gas, wood, electric, ducted heating and cooling and continue to provide ongoing maintenance for your new or existing units.

Our range of leading Australian and international brands is huge. We can design heating and cooling systems combinations to suit your home, budget and STYLE.

We pride ourselves on providing end-to-end service, from advice through to installation one ongoing servicing of your units. We are truly a heating and cooling ONE STOP SHOP.

Woodpecker is the peninsula’s exclusive retailer top industry brands such as Heat & Glo, Escea, Regency, Sculpt, Eureka and so many more, and these are all on display in our huge showroom in Mornington.

Our team of licensed installers have made a career out of installing just heating and cooling - so there is no guess work! Our experienced staff can assist you

with finding the perfect unit to turn your vision into reality, from the drawing board to installation. With new units on display such as the JC Borderlet wall-mounted suspended fireplace serving as a statement piece for your space while providing cozy radiant heat. Style and function all in one! A new release from Regency is now here. The GFI750 is a contemporary gas log fire that boasts new features in realistic flame patterns, logs and overall viewing experience, and with the upcoming new Heat & Glo i25X and i35X, you can have the latest in fireplace technology in your home with more size options now available to suit existing or new spaces.

Woodpecker is also specialist Daikin dealer offering effective heating and cooling solutions all in one! Split systems are an efficient way to control your climate in certain rooms and provide all-yearround comfort in the home. It is also a cost-effective way to ensure that your rental and Airbnb are in tip-top shape!

So stop by our showroom and our team will be more than happy to assist you with your next home project.

Woodpecker

901 Nepean Hwy, Mornington Ph: 03 5977 0899

www.woodpecker.com.au