Frankston Times 28th May 2024

Frankston

Celebrating First Nations

MCLELLAND Gallery hosted an event celebrating Indigenous musicians earlier this month.

Celebrating First Nations was held at the Langwarrin gallery on 18 May. Among the performers were Didgeridoo artists the Ganga Giri Band (pictured) with the Djarlo Dance Group, musician Charlie Woods, Trudy Fatnowna Edgeley, and harmonic singer Carissa Nyalu.

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Kids kicked out of home ground

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

MT Eliza Junior Football Club has been banned from hosting home games amid concerns about the club’s governance.

Last Wednesday, 22 May, the Frankston and District Junior Football League announced that junior games at Emil Madsen Reserve would be moved elsewhere. The league said that Mt Eliza JFC was not complying with club rules.

“The F&DJFL Board has made the difficult decision to move all games away from Emil Madsen Reserve in Mount Eliza until further notice. Based on the MEJFC Constitution, we find that the MEJFC is not compliant,” the league’s statement read. “While we are working with members of the club, we are in the tenuous position of needing to ensure the safety of all players in AFLSE competitions until this has been resolved. We thank all clubs who have been able to accommodate extra games at short notice.”

Multiple committee members have resigned from their roles at the Mt Eliza Junior Football Club this year, The Times understands. The club is not expected to host its next AGM until the end of the season.

The Times asked Mt Eliza JFC why committee members have been replaced this year. The club did not respond to questions by publication deadline.

In a statement sent to club members last week, Mt Eliza JFC said it consulted with Consumer Affairs Victoria when appointing new committee members to ensure it was complying with the club constitution.

“The committee is disappointed that the FDJFL has moved games away from Emil Madsen Reserve. We are seeking clarification from FDJFL about its decision. Other than the appointment of the

new committee members, the committee’s position is that nothing has changed (including to MEJFC’s insurance) to necessitate MEJFC not being able to play games at its home ground,” the club statement read.

The new committee also told club members that it is working to rectify “negative cashflows in the operating activities of MEJFC”. The statement read that the club will follow an auditor’s recommendation to implement “controls and processes for cash handling and disbursements” and “a systematic tracking system for Square transactions to enhance transparency and accuracy in financial reporting.” The club also said it would address a “lack of clear processes, procedures or a strategic roadmap for the future.”

The senior Mt Eliza Football Netball Club is not affected by the decision. The AusKick program is expected to continue running at Emil Madsen Reserve.

Late last week the Mt Eliza Football Netball Club released a statement calling on the junior club to address misconduct allegations and rectify its off-field issues.

“There have been allegations made of serious misconduct within the MEJFC and decisions have been made outside of club policies and constitutions. As a result of this, there were mass resignations”, the senior Mt Eliza FNC said. “It is great to see there are so many people willing to put their hands up to support the junior club, as the club will most certainly need a complete re-structure and re-build. But you only get one chance to do that, and you want to make sure the right bums are on the right seats. And as per club constitution, the members need to elect these people into the roles, and they need and deserve to have buy-in and transparency in this process moving forward.”

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E-scooter trial ending soon

E-BIKES and e-scooters will be withdrawn from Frankston this week.

A four month trial of the e-scooters was announced in May 2023. That trial was later extended, and is set to expire on 31 May. The e-scooters and e-bikes around Frankston are operated by Neuron Mobility.

In a statement, Frankston Council

said it would review the trial to decide if it would move forward with a permanent offering.

“Funded and delivered by Neuron Mobility, the trials have been helping council to better understand the role micro-transport can play in creating more connected, sustainable communities,” Frankston Council said. “Council will now review data from

the trials, as well as the outcome of the Victorian Government’s e-scooter trial, before embarking on future e-bike and e-scooter partnerships.

“Council remains committed to fostering sustainable transportation options that benefit our community. Our e-bike and e-scooter charging stations will remain available for private vehicle use.”

AN e-scooter being driven near Frankston Park. Picture: Supplied

New CFA lieutenant makes history

LANGWARRIN Fire Brigade has appointed its first ever female lieutenant.

Allie Guegan will begin in the role of 4th Lieutenant at Langwarrin in July. She will make history by becoming the first woman to claim the role in the brigade’s 90-year history.

Guegan first joined the CFA 12 years ago. She was inspired by her father, who was also a volunteer firefighter. She said “I always found it really intriguing what he did as a volunteer firefighter and I wanted to experience that for myself.”

“Even before joining, I would always help with things like fundraising, sausage sizzles and I really enjoyed that sense of community,” Guegan said. “I hope to inspire and lead by example, volunteering takes time and commitment but the more you put into your volunteering the more you get out of it.”

Guegan joined the CFA soon after completing high school. She says the work she has put in over the last 12 years has made her a more resilient person.

“Being a volunteer firefighter, you can be exposed to confrontational scenes. This has helped build my resilience and given me life experience I wouldn’t have got anywhere else. I now work in the emergency management space. The experience I get through frontline response has helped me understand the complexities of emergency services,” she said.

For more information on volunteering with the CFA visit cfa.vic.gov.au/volunteers-careers/volunteer-with-cfa

GALLERY TALK

As the last few weeks of autumn start to cast longer shadows, MPRG is embracing the change of seasons with a fantastic new foyer exhibition by Merricks-based artist Marion Harper, Restless Encounters. Marion’s show, along with our wonderful retail shop, will be open to the public while we install our winter exhibitions

Our forthcoming winter exhibition program launches in late June with two fantastic MPRG curatorial projects, News From Nowhere: Lisa Walker and Brendan Huntley curated by Dunja Rmandić, and a collectionbased show Both Body & Not curated by Leah Ferguson.

Congratulations to the finalists selected in this year’s National Works on Paper (NWOP) prize. From over 1000 entries, 70 works have been selected in what promises to be a real highlight of the year’s program, launching in spring. We are delighted to have four local Mornington Peninsula artists selected in the 2024 NWOP.

Finally, this will be my last Gallery Talk column as Director of MPRG. I am about to swap the beach for the bush, having accepted the role of Head of Curatorial Programming and Collections at SAM in

Shepparton. It has been a privilege and pleasure to work at MPRG over the past 8 years. Thank you to all of the Gallery supporters, staff, volunteers, Friends of MPRG, colleagues and artists for making my time here such an enjoyable one.

I will be joining Rodney James in conversation on Thursday 20 June at Beleura House & Garden to discuss Rodney’s new book on founding MPRG Director Alan McCulloch.

Danny Lacy

MPRG Gallery Director

Join us for an engaging conversation at Beleura House and Gardens with Rodney James.

NEWLY appointed Langwarrin Fire Brigade lieutenant Allie Guegan. Picture: Supplied

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Award for ‘outstanding’ nurse

A FRANKSTON nurse has received national recognition from her work in the sexual and reproductive health space.

Cathy Halmarick from Peninsula Health was named the nurse of the year at the HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards earlier this month. She received the award for her work setting up the Sexual and Reproductive Health Hub.

Halmarick has been a nurse for 25 years. She said “being recognised in the 2024 HESTA Nursing and Midwifery Awards has been a lovely surprise. I appreciate the acknowledgement and support from my colleagues and organisation.”

“Sexual and reproductive health is an area of an individual’s health that is often overlooked for various reasons, including time and financial constraints, lack of knowledge, and clinic availabil-

ity,” she said. “Our service aims to guarantee that women from diverse backgrounds and age groups have choices regarding their sexual health. The service provides adequate time for consultations and after-hours clinics to help mitigate barriers.”

The award winners shared $30,000 in prize money for professional development or to improve services. HESTA CEO Debby Blakey said “we had hundreds of outstanding nominations for the nursing and midwifery awards this year. It’s fantastic to highlight the sheer dedication and high calibre of work taken on by nursing and midwifery professionals around Australia.”

Skye Stewart from Red Nose Australia was named midwife of the year, and the Healthy Communities Foundation Australia won the organisation of the year award.

Volunteer grants given out

FEDERAL government grants have been handed out to 18 community groups in the Dunkley electorate.

The 18 local recipients of the 2023/2024 volunteer grants were announced last week. The grant recipients were Baden Powell Park Scouts, the Community Bread Program at Monterey Secondary College, Frankston Cancer Bag Group, Frankston Combined Probus Club, Frankston Toy Library, Kananook Tennis Club, Langwarrin Soccer Club, Meow Rescue, Mornington Peninsula Hockey Club, Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir, Mount Eliza Neighbourhood House, Peninsula Transport Assist, Pines Cricket Club, Raduga Russian Senior Citizens Club Of Frankston and Peninsula, Seaford Uniting Soc-

cer Club, Skye Fire Brigade, and SES Frankston Victoria.

Grants of up to $5000 were on offer - the money can be used to buy small equipment for volunteers or reimburse their fuel, transport, and training costs. A total of $10 million was handed out during this round of grants.

Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea said that the money would support volunteers donating their time.

“Volunteers are the backbone of our community,” she said. “These grants ensure that we are supporting our volunteers to continue to provide the essential services to our community.

“At the end of the day, we want volunteers to know that we are backing them, and will continue to support their work in assisting our community.”

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DUNKLEY MP Jodie Belyea at Vinnies Frankston. Picture: Supplied

CATHY Halmarick was named nurse of the year at an awards event this month. Picture: Supplied

Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn

Investigation into teen’s death ongoing

POLICE are appealing for information about the suspicious death of a Seaford teenager on the anniversary of his death.

Eighteen-year-old Jodus Murphy was last seen on 15 May, 2023, between 7:30am and 9am in Seymour. His body was found on the banks of the Goulburn River in Seymour on 14 June.

Police have released a timeline of Murphy’s movements in the final days of his life. He left his Seaford home, which he shared with his mother and siblings, on the morning of Friday 12 May last year. He was reported missing to Frankston Police Station by his family two days later.

Murphy was seen on CCTV at Seymour Railway Station on the evening of Sunday 14 May. He asked two people when the next train to Murchison was, then stayed with one of the males overnight in Seymour.

Murphy was seen by three unrelated witnesses on the morning of 15 May in the vicinity of Abdallah Road, Tarcombe Road, and Kennedy Court. This was the last time he was seen alive.

On 17 May, two separate withdrawals were made from his bank account at a Seymour ATM. CCTV footage of the ATM shows that the person who made the withdrawals was not Jodus Murphy, police say.

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www. crimestoppersvic.com.au to assist investigators.

JODUS Murphy died last year. The circumstances of his death are still under investigation. Picture: Supplied

Permit needed for burn offs

FRANKSTON Council has issued a reminder to residents to apply for a permit before burning off.

A permit to burn is currently required before burn offs. Properties less than 1600 square metres are usually not eligible for a permit, council says.

Burning is permitted between 9am and 4pm on Fridays and Saturday for residents with permits. The permits expire on 30 November each year. In a statement, council said “in Frankston City, a burn off requires a valid permit to burn for all land types and sizes.”

“Barbecues, pizza ovens, chimeneas and braziers are allowed to be used without a permit provided they are being used for the purpose for which they were designed, and they are not causing a public nuisance. Different restrictions apply during the Fire Danger Period and on a day of total fire ban.”

To apply for a permit visit frankston.vic.gov. au/Community-and-Health/Emergency-services-and-preparation/Fire-safety-and-prevention/ Burning-and-permits

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Reconciliation Week an ‘opportunity’ to learn

Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au

MORNINGTON Peninsula residents are being urged to join Reconciliation Week activities to learn about the shared history with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples “and explore how you can take meaningful actions to help achieve reconciliation in Australia”.

Reconciliation Week started on Monday 27 May.

“Whatever your background or upbringing, we all have a responsibility to learn about Australia’s history and to acknowledge and value the past, present, and continu-

ing contributions of our First Nations peoples – the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth,” the mayor Cr Simon Brooks said.

“Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has an important role to play in promoting and celebrating Aboriginal cultural heritage. The growing recognition of the past, how community lived with country and how they were displaced is important.

“It is vital that we learn from this and heal with our Indigenous community, starting with a celebration of resilience and strength and embracing the amazing knowledge and wisdom of our First

Nations people, which is so relevant in today’s challenging materialistic world.”

Activities for the week listed in a shire news release included a (booked out) guided walk followed by a yidaki (didgeridoo) led meditation at The Briars, Mount Martha; a talk about reconciliation and treaty at Flinders; and reading books recommended by the shire’s libraries.

At Hastings, the Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association said it was running Sorry Day (Sunday 26 May) and Reconciliation Week activities.

Reconciliation Week also coincides with the shire announcing Tounnin

Wominjeka as the official name of the youth hub now being built at Rosebud.

The shire says the name means warm welcome and was chosen after community consultation and the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (Aboriginal name for youth hub, The Times 20/2/24).

“Using traditional owner language for the naming of the Southern Peninsula Youth Hub not only honours the past and ongoing custodianship of land in the municipality by the Bunurong people, but also serves as a beacon of inclusivity and cultural connection for our young community,” Brooks said.

The adoption of traditional owner language across the peninsula will be obvious when voters go to the polls in October to elect councillors for the next four-year term. Candidates will stand in 11 single-councillor wards: Brokil, Beek Beek, Benbenjie, Briars, Coolart, Kackeraboite, Moorooduc, Nepean, Tanti, Tootgarook and Warringine (New boundaries set for shire councillors, The Times 24/4/24).

Meanwhile, the shire is set to release an updated Reconciliation Plan (RAP) later this year. The 36-page plan now available on the shire’s website is dated 2020-2022.

Students spread water message

STUDENTS are hard at work designing posters to promote National Water Week, which is scheduled for later this year.

The theme of this year’s National Water Week is “water for all, inspiring action”. A poster competition is being held for local students using the theme as a prompt.

South East Water is accepting entries. Its first prize winners will entered into the state competition, and the winners will be announced during National Water Week between 21 and 27 October. Winning students can receive a voucher of up to $100 for themselves, and $500 for their school to work on a sustainability project.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Chelsea is taking part. The school’s acting principal Lisa Kniese said the school’s location by the water inspired students’ participation.

“As a school community, we are very fortunate to live near waterways and the bay. We are committed to keeping these areas clean and learning more about the actions we can take each day to protect this precious resource,” Kniese said. South East Water strategy and stakeholder general manager Karen Lau said “the National Water Week poster competition is a great way to harness the imagination of our younger generations to creatively demonstrate their connection to water, our most precious resource.”

Students in early learning, kinder, or primary school can enter into the competition. For more information visit southeastwater.com.au/postercomp

ST Joseph’s Catholic Primary School students Rosie, Amelia, Levi, Catherine, and Layla (L to R) with their entries for the National Water Week poster competition. Rosie’s poster is pictured below. Pictures: Supplied

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The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

FRIDAY

SOCCER

TEN, 7.30pm

THURSDAY RESTORATION AUSTRALIA

ABC TV, 8pm

Renovation addicts are elated this homegrown, heritageloving series is back to enthrall with its transformations. Unlike Grand Designs where enthused folk build a hodgepodge of new homes, this series follows the painstaking adventure of rescuing decrepit buildings that otherwise faced a grim future. Passionate architect Anthony Burke (pictured far left) is the voice of reason as he follows some of the most expensive, engrossing and testing projects yet in this show’s six-season history.

Coming off the back of 12 sold-out matches and with the Olympics just around the corner, this friendly against China is set to get the adrenaline pumping for soccer fans new and old. The Matildas will be looking to assert their dominance against the reigning AFC Women’s Asian Cup champions as they prepare for Olympic glory. Stars such as hometown hero Charli Grant (pictured) will be trying to impress in this penultimate clash before jetting off to France.

SATURDAY

SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME

7MATE, 7.30pm

This third solo outing for Tom Holland as the web-slinging arachnid packs enough plot and character for five films into its 148 minute running time. Struggling in the aftermath of his true identity being public knowledge, Peter Parker (Holland, pictured right) asks for the assistance of Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch). The solution brings even more problems as familiar faces from Spidey flicks of the past appear. No Way Home is one of the more fun, inventive and satisfying Marvel films of the era.

Thursday, May 30

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Secret Science. (R) 1.30 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

Restoration Australia: King

South Australia. (PG) A King Islander restores a derelict farmhouse. 9.00 Grand Designs: Scunthorpe. (PG) Hosted by Kevin McCloud.

Antiques Roadshow. (R) Hosted by Fiona Morse.

The Business. (R) 11.20 QI. (PGa, R) 11.50 Talking Heads. (Mal, R) 12.25 Grand Designs. (Ml, R) 1.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.05 Outta Town Adventures. 11.05 First Australians. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Alone Australia. (Ml, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.00 Secrets Of Our Cities. (PGas, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Missing At 17. (2013, Mav, R) Ayla Kell, Tricia O’Kelley, Ben Gavin. 2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. 2.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 DNA Family Secrets. (PGa, R) Stacey Dooley meets 46-year-old Mel.

8.40 Our Law. (PGal, R) The cells reach capacity in Kalgoorlie, giving lockup-keeper Ace both a lot to do and a lot to think about.

9.50 The Responder. (Return, MA15+l) Chris is tricked into doing a dodgy car stop.

11.50 Wonders Of Scotland: Lewis And Harris. (R) 12.20 The Spectacular. (Malv, R) 4.15 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

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

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 12. Port Adelaide v Carlton.

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

11.00 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Whitemoor. (MA15+a, R) Part 2 of 4. 12.30 Boy To Man: The Reindeer People. (PGa, R) Tim Noonan travels to Siberia.

1.30 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R) Beverly tries to find a new purpose in her life.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

SUNDAY DREAM HOME SEVEN, 7pm

He began his TV career as a handsome young presenter on Harry’s Practice, followed by the low-budget but ultra-charming Bondi Vet. Now, Dr Chris Brown (pictured) is a bona fide TV host with not a furry friend in sight. After exiting as co-host of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! he has joined the crowded home reno genre. Among the familiarly frenetic pace of tradies and cost blow-outs, Brown sympathetically follows six pairs of Aussies who are renovating each other’s homes, vying for a backyard update and the ultimate winner’s cash prize. It’s a familiar formula: Brown might need his animal instincts to fight off viewers’ reno fatigue.

TEN (10)

Great Australian Detour Snow. (R)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PGd, R) 8.30 Missing Persons Investigation. (PGa, R) A patient flees hospital.

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

10.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av)

11.20 9News Late.

11.50 The First 48. (Mav, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.35 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30

Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mad) A cryptic message sends the team on a new track to find Maddie Flynn. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and

Tom Holland in Spider-Man: No Way Home

Friday, May 31

ABC (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30

That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Silent Witness. (Mad, R) 2.00 Miniseries: The Cry. (Mal, R) 2.55 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis walks a tranquil nature trail.

8.30 Silent Witness. (Mav) As the police closes in on its lead suspect, Nikki takes matters into her own hands.

9.30 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson. 10.10 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

10.40 Blak Ball. (MA15+l, R)

11.10 ABC Late News.

11.25 Grand Designs: Sydenham Hill. (R)

12.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

1.05 We Hunt Together. (Madlv, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGaw, R) 9.10 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Outta Town Adventures. 11.05 First Australians. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.00 Raiders Of The Lost Treasures. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Abandoned Railways From Above: Scarborough.

8.30 Secrets Of The Lost Liners: Costa Concordia. (PGa) Delves into the ill-fated Costa Concordia

9.20 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters: Rogue Waves. (R) A look at the USS Cyclops

10.10 SBS World News Late.

10.40 World On Fire. (Malv)

11.45 Catch And Release. (MA15+l, R) 3.05 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R) 4.00 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.40pm Ben And Holly. 6.50 Kiri And Lou. 6.55 Supertato. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Frequency. (2000, MA15+) 10.25 MOVIE: The Disaster Artist. (2017, M) 12.05am Would I Lie To You? 1.05 QI. 1.40 ABC News Update. 1.45 Close. 5.00 Hoopla. 5.15 Ready, Jet, Go! 5.25 Alva’s World. 5.40 Late Programs. ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Morning Programs. 6.35 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 8.15 The Falcons. (2018, PG, Icelandic) 10.10 Dating Amber. (2020, M) 11.50 Then Came You. (2020, M) 1.40pm A Raisin In The Sun. (1961, PG) 4.00 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 5.40 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 7.30 The Longest Week. (2014, M) 9.05 Finding Your Feet. (2017, PG) 11.10 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.40 Bushwhacked! 4.05 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Wild Rockies. 7.30 MOVIE: Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 9.10 MOVIE: Backroads. (1977, MA15+) 10.20 Two Laws. 12.55am Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Mark Olive. 7.20 Football. AFL. Round 12. Collingwood v Western Bulldogs.

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

11.15 Armchair Experts. (M) A panel discusses all things AFL.

12.00 Australia’s Amazing Homes: Vintage Twist. (PG, R) Experts try to find Australia’s best homes.

1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

1.30 Medical Emergency. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Medical Emergency. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Take Me Home. (PG) Little Lamb is in need of a new home.

8.30 MOVIE: Finding Dory. (2016, G, R) An amnesiac fish searches for her long-lost parents with help from her friends. Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Ed O’Neill.

10.30 To Be Advised.

12.55 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.50 Pointless. (PG, R)

2.45 Explore. (R)

3.00 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)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Contestants compete in a high-stakes game where they must beat The Banker to win a cash prize. 6.30 The Project. Rove McManus, Georgie Tunny, Michael Hing and Monty Dimond to take a look at the day’s news. 7.30 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. Game 1. Australia v China PR. From Adelaide Oval. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 The Project. (R) Special guests include Dan Connell. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 It’s Suppertime! Noon WorldWatch. 12.25 Most Expensivest. 1.20 Curious Australia. 1.50 Our Stories: Connecting With Country. 2.20 Bananas. 2.25 Over The Black Dot. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Tattoo Age. 5.45 Building The Ultimate. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.25 The Orville. 11.55 Late Programs.

Saturday, June 1

(Mav, R) 2.15 Gruen. (R) 3.00 Blak Ball. (MA15+l, R) 3.30 Tony Armstrong’s ExtraOrdinary Things. (PGa, R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Australian Story: Off Menu – Kylie Kwong. (R) Leigh Sales chats with Kylie Kwong.

6.30 Back Roads: Charleville, Queensland. (PGs, R) Kristy O’Brien visits Charleville, Queensland.

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

7.30 Father Brown. (PGav) Father Brown investigates an actor’s murder.

8.15 Midsomer Murders. (Mav, R) Barnaby is less than impressed when Sarah drags him to a family friend’s wedding.

9.45 After The Party. (MA15+l, R) Penny’s efforts to stop Phil backfire.

10.35 Shetland. (Mal, R)

11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 10.05 Tough Trains. (PGa, R) 11.05 First Australians. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup. Highlights. 4.00 Sports Woman. 4.30 Preserving Kandiwal’s Culture. (R) 4.40 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 5.40 Hidden Heroes: The Nisei Soldiers Of WW2. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Jersey And Guernsey. Caterer Mim Sarre gets a new pizza truck. 8.25 Portillo In The Pyrenees: A Quest Of Identity. (PGav, R) Part 1 of 4. Michael Portillo treks along the Pyrenees mountain range between the French-Spanish border.

9.20 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. (Ml, R) Part 1 of 4. 10.15 Becoming Marilyn. (Man, R) 11.15 The Australian Wars. (Mav, R) 2.35 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R) 3.30 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Ladbrokes Derby Day. Lord Mayor’s Cup Day. Caulfield Thoroughbred Club Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 12. Geelong v Richmond. From GMHBA Stadium, Victoria. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game. 11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 Australia’s Amazing Homes: Inventive Architecture. (PG, R) Experts try to find Australia’s best homes.

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Greg Grainger explores Arnhem Land.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Tales Of Aluna. A group of people lands on a magical island.

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R) A look at locations that highlight living well.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (PG, R) 12.30 Great Australian Detour. (Return) 1.00 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) 1.30 The Summit. (R) 3.00 The Lap. 4.00 The Garden Gurus.

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Jeopardy! Australia. (R) Hosted by Stephen Fry.

8.30 MOVIE: San Andreas. (2015, Mlv, R) A rescue helicopter pilot searches for his daughter following a massive earthquake. Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino.

10.45 MOVIE: The Impossible. (2012, Malnv, R) Naomi Watts. 12.45 The First 48. (Ma, R) 1.35 The Garden Gurus. (R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream. Australians share bright ideas and tips.

6.30 Ready Steady Cook. (PGa) Hosted by Miguel Maestre. 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Return, PGa) Emergency services respond to two separate reports of unexploded bombs in Greater Manchester. 11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 12.00 Fire Country. (Mav, R) 1.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGa, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of

Sunday, June 2

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Monty Don’s Paradise Garden. 3.30 Forever Summer With Nigella. (R) 3.55 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Lessons In Chemistry – Bonnie Garmus. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (Final, Ma) Sister Julienne hatches a plan.

8.30 After The Party. (Final, Malsv) As Penny tries to make amends, she unearths the trauma of another family member’s relationship with Phil. 9.25 The Luminaries. (Final, Ma) Anna is tried for murder.

10.15 Shetland. (Final, Madl, R)

11.15 Savage River. (Final, Mlv, R)

12.15 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (Ml, R)

1.00 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Classic Countdown. (R) 4.00 Landline. (R) 4.30 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 10.10 Tough Trains. (PGa, R) 11.05 First Australians. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 North Beach Football Club. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Sports Woman. 3.30 The Untold Story Of Australian Wrestling. (R) 3.40 Dirty Bird. (R) 3.45 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Bronze Age Apocalypse. A look at the collapse of late Bronze Age. 9.10 Royal Autopsy: George IV – The Party King. Part 1 of 4. Professor Alice Roberts explores the final days and death of King George IV. 10.05 South Korea With Alexander Armstrong. (PGa, R) Part 1 of 3. 11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 1. 1.00 American Presidency With Bill Clinton. (PG, R)

3.35 How To Get Fit Fast. (R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dream Home. (PG) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Code 1: Minute By Minute: Death In The Tunnel. (Ma, R) A look at the 2007 Burnley Tunnel fire.

11.15 Quantum Leap. (Mav) Ben leaps into the body of a firefighter.

12.15 Lipstick Jungle. (Ms, R)

1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Morning Programs.

6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Travel Guides. (PGls)

8.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.00 The Missing Millionairess. (PGal) Part 1 of 2. Takes a deep dive into the life and 2020 disappearance of Australian financial adviser Melissa Caddick.

10.00 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) A look at the latest round of football.

11.00 9News Late.

11.25 Transplant. (MA15+m, R)

12.15 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Mv, R)

2.10 Take Me Home. (PG) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Drive TV. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. A fresh batch of talented and passionate amateur cooks competes to impress the judges. 8.55 Tulsa King. (Mdlv) When Dwight, Tyson and Bodhi go on a road trip to take care of some business, they take a spontaneous detour. A curious Stacy does some digging into Dwight’s past. 9.45 FBI. (M, R) When a morning show host is murdered, the team realises a killer is targeting powerful women. 11.35 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 It’s Suppertime! Noon The Bee Whisperer. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 2. 5.00 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.30 Alone Denmark. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Women Who Rock. 10.40 The Orville. 12.10am Monica And Sex. 2.15 Dark Side Of The 2000s. 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Louis Theroux Interviews... 9.15 You Can’t Ask That. (Final) 9.45 Miniseries: Time. 10.55 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 11.40 Would I Lie To You? (Final) 12.10am Wreck. 1.40 MOVIE: Fight Club. (1999, MA15+) 3.55 ABC News Update. 4.00 Close. 5.00 Hoopla. 5.15 Ready, Jet, Go! 5.25 Alva’s World. 5.45 Late Programs. ABC TV PLUS (22)

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MOVIE: Love & Basketball. (2000, PG) 2.50

MOVIE: Shorts. (2009, PG) 4.35 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 4.45 Going Places. 5.15 Lagau Danalaig: An Island Life. 6.10 News. 6.20 Wild Mexico. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Kindred. 10.10

8.30 Shopping. 9.00 Our Town. 9.30 Industry Leaders. (Premiere) 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Escape To The Country. 2pm Harry’s Practice. 2.35 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.35 Escape To The Perfect Town. 5.35 Escape To The Country. 6.35 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 7.20 The Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs.

8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Getaway.

6am

Modern Times. Continued. (1936, PG, No dialogue) 7.25 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 9.35

MOVIE: Manganinnie. (1980, PG) 11.45 Late Programs.

Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. (2005, PG) 11.05 Finding Your Feet. (2017, PG) 1.05pm The Longest Week. (2014, M) 2.40 The Mole Agent. (2020, Spanish) 4.20 Ramen Shop. (2018, PG) 6.00 Race. (2016, PG) 8.30 Good Time. (2017) 10.25 To Chiara. (2021, M, Italian) 12.40am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Kickin’ Back With Gilbert McAdam. 12.30

Monday, June 3

At Noon. 1.00 Australia Remastered. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG)

by Paul Barry. 9.35 Q+A. (Final) Presented by Patricia Karvelas. 10.35

Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Gruen. (R) 11.45 Planet

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Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 1.05 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.50 Monty Don’s Paradise Garden. (R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Outta Town Adventures. 11.00 Family Wellbeing Project. (PGad, R) 11.40 Arts Centres Keep Our Elders Connected. (R) 12.00 Yiyili. (PGa, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 737 Max: Ten Mistakes. (PGa, R) 2.55 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.25 The Cook Up. (R) 3.55 Raiders Of The Lost Treasures. (PGal, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines. (PG)

8.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGav, R) 9.20 24 Hours In Emergency: A Love Without End. (Ma, R)

10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 The Artist’s View: Fleetwood Mac. (PG, R) 11.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 2. 1.10 Sisi. (Mansv, R) 3.10 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R) 4.05 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 The Chase. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Dream Home. (PG) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown. 9.15 9-1-1. (M) After a victim of the apartment fire that changed Bobby’s life resurfaces, he searches to make amends. 10.15 S.W.A.T. (Mav) The team rushes to stop a deadly ambush. 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Police Custody USA. (Malv, R) 12.45 The Event. (Mav, R) 1.35 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Lap. (R) 1.00 Take Me Home. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Neighbours.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Summit. (PGl) Presented by Jai Courtney. 9.00 Paramedics. (Mlm) A netballer is happy to banter even as a paramedic prepares to reset her shoulder.

10.00 Footy Classified. (M) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues. 11.00 9News Late.

11.25 La Brea. (Mav)

12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.05 Hello SA. (PG) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. Game 2. Australia v China PR. 9.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 10.40

Tuesday, June 4

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Secret Science. (R) 10.30 The Pacific. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 After The Party. (Final, Malsv, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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9.00 Secret Science: Fear. Myf Warhurst explores fear. 9.30 The Art Of... (Premiere)

10.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 Q+A. (Final, R) 12.55 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.10 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R) 2.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Outta Town Adventures. (Final) 10.30 Dream Of Italy. (PGa, R) 11.00 Easter Island: The Ancient Builders. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Deepwater Horizon: Ten Mistakes. (PGad, R) 2.55 Living Black. (R) 3.25 The Cook Up. (R) 3.55 Raiders Of The Lost Treasures. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Pat Rafter. (PGa)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi. 9.30 Dateline: Timor-Leste’s Paedophile Priest Scandal. An investigation into alleged paedophilia scandals.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.00 The Fade. (Ma, R) 11.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 3. Celles-sur-Durolle to Les Estables. 181.7 km. From France. 1.10 A Class Apart. (Madlsv, R) 3.40 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (PG, R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 8.30 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 8.45 Deadly Mission: Shark. (Premiere) 9.15 Planet Expedition. 10.15 Doctor Who. 10.40 BTN Newsbreak. 11.00 Merlin. 11.45 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.40am Rage. 1.40 Critters TV. 1.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Dream Home. (PGl) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

9.00 The Good Doctor. (Ma) Shaun struggles to accommodate the newest member of his surgical team.

10.00 Ambulance: Code Red. (M) A toddler calls for help.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Real Manhunter: The Murder Of Clare Bernal. (Madv, R)

12.30 Australia’s Amazing Homes. (PG, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Summit. (Final, PGl) Presented by Jai Courtney.

8.45 Clarkson’s Farm: Climaxing. (Final, Ml) The restaurant opens in a matter of days.

9.45 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl, R) Pete and Sam start a risky project.

10.45 9News Late.

11.15 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

12.05 Innovation Nation. (R) 1.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.55 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.50 My Way. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 NCIS. (Final, Mv) Parker and Knight discover three bodies.

10.40 10’s Late News.

11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 VICE Guide To Film. Noon WorldWatch. 12.25 UFOs. 1.00 Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons. 1.55 Hunters. 2.45 Kickin’ Back With Gilbert McAdam. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. 6.10 Building The Ultimate. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Alone. (Return) 10.35 Cult Of Elon. 11.55 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.50pm Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wild Rockies. 7.30 Larapinta. 8.30 The Rap Game UK. 9.20 Black As. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.20 Rugby League. English Super League. Warrington Wolves v Wigan Warriors. Replay. 12.20am Late Programs. NITV (34)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Viajeros. Continued. (2022, PG, Spanish) 7.30 Race. (2016, PG) 10.00 To Chiara. (2021, M, Italian) 12.15pm A Bump Along The Way. (2019, M) 2.00 Good Night, And Good Luck. (2005, PG) 3.45 Belle And Sebastian 2. (2015, PG, French) 5.35 A Street Cat Named Bob. (2016, PG) 7.30 Language Lessons. (2021, M) 9.20 Nowhere Special. (2020, M) 11.10 Late Programs.

Wednesday, June 5

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Q+A. (Final, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.20 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 9.50 Dream Of Italy. (R) 10.50 Climate Changers. (Ml) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Infected Earth. (PGal, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 The Chase. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) Presented by Tom Gleeson. 8.30 Gruen. Presented by Wil Anderson.

9.10 QI. (PG, R) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig. 10.10 Planet America.

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 The Luminaries. (Final, Ma, R)

12.05 Superwog. (Final, MA15+l, R) 12.25 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 1.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 David Attenborough And The Giant Elephant. (PG, R) 8.30 Nicole Kidman, Eyes Wide Open. (Malns) Takes a look at Nicole Kidman. 9.30 This Town. (MA15+l) Dante wants to make music.

10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 4. 1.10 Stella Blomkvist. (MA15+a, R) 3.45 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGs)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) Hosted by Lee Mack. 8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Talking Footy. A look at the week’s AFL news, hosted by Trent Cotchin, Joel Selwood and Mitch Cleary.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)

12.00 Dracula. (MA15+hv)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Summit. (Final, PGl, R) 1.15 Explore. (R) 1.30 My Way Outback Queensland Special. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 8.30 Bold.

6.00 9News.

7.00 Rugby League. State of Origin. Game 1. New South Wales v Queensland. 10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A wrap-up of the State of Origin clash.

11.00 9News Late.

11.30 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R) McCall’s vigilantism complicates her life.

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 Pointless. (PG, R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 8.40 NCIS: Sydney. (Mv) The team investigates when a US petty officer’s body is found in Sydney’s historic Rocks area. 9.40 FBI: International. (Mv) A Russian missile is stolen. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

Shire officers’ reports lack ‘depth and quality

’Congratulations Cr Anthony Marsh for having the intestinal fortitude to publicly record the honest assessment as to the quality and effectiveness of management reports that are provided by Mornington Peninsula Shire officers to enable councillors to make informed decisions (Potter review takes centre stage, The News 21/5/24).

I, like many other observers of the shire’s operational activities, have over the past three to four years noticed a marked reduction in the depth of analysis and quality of advice contained in management reports.

It appears to my observation that the shire’s management consider their elected officials as no more than a “flick and tick committee”, where comment and questions are not sought nor welcomed.

I have seen firsthand at a council meeting where the body language of a senior shire officer was blatantly contemptuous while Cr David Gill was posing a question in respect of the officer’s portfolio responsibilities.

The Briars issue is a classic example of shire officers treating councillors with little respect.

Is it actually the core business of shire officers to negotiate contracts with the private sector for the use of shire property/assets and then present the result as a “done deal” to councillors (subject to them signing a non-disclosure agreement)?

Blind Freddie could see what the community’s reaction to the intended outcome would have been with zero consultation.

But, by their very actions, all that the shire officers did was to effectively “throw all councillors under the bus” - hardly a respectful course of action.

I trust that Cr Marsh will use the balance of this council term to garner sufficient support from his fellow councillors to get the presentation of management information standards back to the level that they used to be.

Stuart Allen, Dromana

Controlling council

Why is it necessary for councillors to sign nondisclosure agreements before fully understanding the documents (Potter review takes centre stage, The News 21/5/24)?

Who is responsible for directing the council? The CEO seems to wield significant power to the extent this creates the impression that no decisions can be made without such approval, which is authoritarian.

The CEO must be involved in ensuring good governance for councillors and staff. However, granting the CEO and other council officers unchecked power is risky.

While it is important to consider and heed recommendations from council officers, the final decisions should always rest with the councillors. This may be uncomfortable for some, but leaving meetings early due to undisclosed matters beforehand is concerning.

Anne Kruger, Rye

Potter sounds ‘spooky’

The Harry Potter show [at The Briars, Mount Martha] has now been extended into midJuly. Again, no consultation from Mornington Peninsula Shire Council with the community, especially neighbours who have endured the “spooky” noises of “scary creatures” penetrating their homes on a nightly basis for months.

Can we assume big money is coming our way from multinational Warner Brothers in the clever deal sealed by the CEO and council officers?

The CEO and mayor promised transparency on this issue. What is the cost to ratepayers for hosting the event at The Briars?

Ann Scally, Mount Martha

Election anticipation

This year’s council election cannot come around soon enough. The absolute disregard for wildlife, the environment, and the community some councillors (not all) have shown in recent times has been appalling. The Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience event at The Briars is, of course, what I am referring to. Words like debacle and fiasco have been oft used — and rightly so — to describe this mess of an event.

We seem to have councillors who are either more interested in photo opportunities, abusing the community on social media, deflecting by talking about their work in other areas, or delivering quotes from American politicians.

During the meeting earlier this year where councillors voted to move the event out of the fenced in wildlife sanctuary a group of us had a chat going. Someone wryly commented: “What is this? The Academy Awards?”

These grandstanding councillors need a reality check. Let’s hope this year’s election delivers this and we vote the tone-deaf ones out.

Fingers crossed for a more compassionate and measured council after the elections. Considering certain councillors in the current cohort, that shouldn’t be hard.

Katrina

Larsen, Red Hill

Spending’s ‘hard choices’

I wish to thank Mount Martha Golf Club for the ongoing discussion about prioritising spending and best value for money in the focus by Mornington peninsula Shire Council on community building, through services and facilities, within budget constraints.

Council supports grassroots sports as, without facilities supported by ratepayers, we would not have these sports for our children now and into their adulthood.

I am not implying that there is a privileged golf group as recently stated by a leading member of the club in this paper (Public golf course is there for all to use, Letters 21/4/24). I am looking at the hard choices that council makes to prioritise the spending of your money, especially in a time of high inflation, cost-shifting onto council, cost of living pressures and the need for

serious cost cutting in shire budgets.

Can we afford two shire golf courses when there are many others on the peninsula?

One of the shire’s courses is outsourced and not a burden on ratepayers, the other costs ratepayers a lot of money, as I have shown.

It is possible to keep Mount Martha Golf Course, but I believe real change is needed (Market call to end golf losses, The News 7/5/24). I welcome further feedback.

David Gill, Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor Red Hill Ward

Renewables cheapest

Thank you to [MP for Eastern Victoria] Tom McIntosh for his sensible and balanced insights into nuclear power (Libs double down on nuclear option, The News, 21/5/24).

The recent GenCost report from the CSIRO and the Australian Energy Market Operator made it clear that nuclear power is the most expensive energy for Australia and would not be available for at least 15 years. That is time and money we don’t have. Renewable energy is cheapest and most abundant in this country. We need leaders to keep championing solar, wind and battery storage for a cleaner energy future.

Amy Hiller,

Kew

Handy bar help

Peninsula Transport Assist (PTA), a not-forprofit organisation, received a Dunkley Volunteer Grant which included $900 to spend on 20 handy bars which will assist clients who have difficulty exiting cars. PTA’s team of 60 volunteer drivers from Mornington Peninsula Shire and the City of Frankston often drive people with limited mobility.

On receipt of the $900 a PTA board member approached Coastcare Medical Equipment, Mornington and asked if a “better deal” could be done in the hope we might get a couple more handy bars for our $900. The Coastcare boss was phoned, and the answer came back that we could have 30 for that money. What a pleasant surprise, as we thought we might get one or two extra, but we got 10.

PTA is extremely grateful for this generosity, and we’re sure our clients will be too when they find it easier to exit the volunteer driver’s vehicle.

Clare Harwood, volunteer driver liaison, Peninsula Transport Assist

Protest peacefully

Australian servicemen served in Afghanistan and there was very little or no reporting on their involvement in the war which lasted some 17 years.

Yet the attack by Hamas and retaliation by Israel is a daily blow by blow event in the Melbourne media.

This conflict has divided Australians and has led to protests and public disorder.

The only real focus on our troops in Afghanistan was when they returned and mainly the Australian Broadcasting Corporation focused on alleged war crimes which adversely affects military personnel serving and returned servicemen.

Protests have come to Frankston as seen last week when environmentalists protested outside [Dunkley MP] Jodie Belyea’s offices in the Frankston CBD.

Protests are part of democracies such as Australia but must be peaceful if they are going to get Australians supporting their cause.

Russell Morse, Karingal

Not night owls: Tawny frogmouths share a love of eating out at night with owls at the wildlife sanctuary at The Briars, Mount Martha, which was originally chosen as the site for staging Harry Potter: The Forbidden Forest. Unprecedented protests saw the show moved up the hill on the same property, which was good for the sanctuary’s inhabitants but remains a problem for some neighbours. Picture: Gary Sissons

Council Elections – Mr. Pratt’s Candidature

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

THE announcement made in last Friday’s “Standard” that Mr. J. L. Pratt had acceded to the request of about sixty ratepayers urging him to stand for the seat in the Frankston riding, which will become vacant in August next, owing the decision of Cr. Mason to retire from municipal life, has caused general satisfaction throughout the district.

He has been besieged with offers of support, many of the ratepayers expressing regret that they had not been afforded an opportunity of signing his requisition.

It is pleasing to know that a business man of Mr. Pratt’s calibre is prepared to devote time to council affairs.

As president of the Frankston branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A., Mr. Pratt has been largely instrumental in building up that organisation until it is now one of the most prosperous country branches in the State.

A certain section of the community profess to feel concerned as to Mr. Pratt’s state of health. References made in this connection are, no doubt, designed to imply that Mr. Pratt is not physically fitted for the position.

The best evidence for the guidance of ratepayers on this point is supplied by Dr. Maxwell, Mr. Pratt’s medical adviser, who states that Mr. Pratt is a fit man, and never in better health than at present.

Dr. Maxwell has signed Mr. Pratt’s requisition, and is prepared to support him in his candidature.

During the next couple of months Mr. Pratt’s activities will afford

convincing proof to “doubting Thomases” as to his physical fitness, and prompt an effective answer to the section who are “willing to wound, yet afraid to strike.” ***

A Wrong Righted

Word was received from Melbourne today that Mr. L. J. Ward has been appointed a member of the Frankston High School Committee, with authority to take his seat at the first meeting of the board, to be held at Frankston tonight.

The great majority of people will be gratified to learn that “The Standard’s” contention that Mr. Ward’s claims should receive instant recognition, has been upheld by the authorities.

***

Accident Narrowly Averted

What might have proved to be a very serious accident was narrowly averted on Saturday last.

It appears that a young cyclist was riding round the Frankston park during the half time interval, and when passing along the south side of the park behind the pine trees, he sought to gain the asphalt track and made to do so.

However, as there is a thin fencing wire stretched between the posts in place of the old wire cable, he failed to see it and collided with it, but, fortunately for him he struck it a slanting blow and glancing off collided with a pine tree.

No harm appears to have happened to him, as he had slowed down before making for the track, and getting off his bike he wheeled it away.

***

MR. Fred Barclay, a well-known orchardist and motor carrier, is just about taking delivery of a new Itala motor lorry of two tons capacity, the carrying trade having outgrown the services of the Ford ton-truck, hence the new purchase.

There is every indication that more of this type and make of truck will be installed.

***

MR. A. B. Morris, of Playne Street, Frankston, left for Melbourne on Monday, where he is to undergo a somewhat serious operation.

His many friends in the district will wish him a successful operation and a speedy return to health.

***

WE are pleased to be able to report that Mr. Hay (senr.), who recently underwent an operation in Melbourne, is doing as well as can be expected, and hopes are entertained that he will be able to return home at an early date.

***

THE numerous friends of Mr. A. H. Gregory, of “Malunnah,” Melbourne Road, Frankston, will be sorry to know that he is at present confined to his home, suffering from a severe attack of influenza.

Mr. Gregory departed on his usual weekly trip at the end of the week, and had got well along the line when he had to return home. He has the best wishes of all who know him for a speedy recovery.

***

THE many friends of Mr. C. Lawrey, of Cranbourne Road, Frankston, will be pleased to hear that he is making good progress towards recovery. It is not only thought that the eye

PUZZLE ZONE

may now be, saved, but hopes are entertained that the sight may also be restored.

Should such be the case a feeling of thankfulness will be felt by all who know him.

***

THE friends of Mrs. C. Gray, of William street, Frankston, will be sorry to hear that she has been suffering from another attack of neuritis for some days. However, she is now somewhat improved.

It is hoped that this improvement will, continue until quite well again.

***

THE many friends of Mrs. Parker, of “Duntroon,” Frankston, will regret to hear that she has been seriously indisposed, having been confined to her home for some days.

However, she is now very much improved and hopes soon to be about again.

***

MR. G. Heep, who has been employed at building the Bay View Hotel had the misfortune to run a nail into the ball of his foot, necessitating medical attention from Dr. Maxwell.

***

MR Cliff Coulson, of Karr Street, Frankston, who was injured in a football match a few weeks’ back, is still on the sick list; being prevented from going to business owing to his injury. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery.

***

MR. and Mrs. James Peebles, of Frankston, who are enjoying a few months holiday in the Western district, will be returning to Frankston in a few weeks time to again take up

their permanent residence here.

***

THE friends of our popular stationmaster, Mr. Lalor, will be pleased to learn that Mrs. Lalor yesterday presented him with another little assistant S.M. Mrs. Lalor, who is at St. Aiden’s private hospital, St. Kilda, is, with her son, reported to be doing well.

***

A MOST successful and enjoyable function was held last night at the residence of Senior-Constable Cullane, Melbourne Road, Frankston.

This had been organised by Frankston’s younger set, under the supervision of Mrs. Harry Golds and Miss I. G. Jones, and was held to do honour to the worthy SeniorConstable, Mrs. Cullane and their two daughters.

About 30 young people arrived at about 8 o’clock, and very soon everything was going as merry as a marriage bell.

Games and dancing were indulged in, musical, vocal and elocutionary items being rendered by various members of the party until 11 o’clock, when the party sat down to a sumptuous repast.

This proved to be one of the best items on the improvised programme, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. After supper further games and dances were held, the happy party dispersing at an early hour in the morning, everyone declaring that they had spent one of the best evenings of their lives.

***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 28 & 30 May 1924

Kangaroos claim an upset win, Rosebud pick up points

MPNFL

By Brodie Cowburn

MEN'S DIV ONE

ROSEBUD picked up an important win last weekend over Red Hill.

Rosebud has had a tough start to season 2024, spending the year near the bottom of the ladder. A win at Red Hill Recreation Reserve on Saturday would put them a game ahead of their rivals at the tail-end.

It was a dominant first half for Rosebud. They scored ten goals to four to take a comfortable lead into the half-time break.

Red Hill mounted a comeback in the second half. They managed to hold Rosebud goalless in the final term, but couldn’t quite do enough to beat them.

Rosebud held on to win 11.8 (74) to 13.7 (85). William Hartung, Blake Kuipers, Stephen Cumming, Matthew Cumming, and Jake Carosella were

their best.

Dromana cemented their spot on top of the ladder with a thumping win over Mornington.

The 20.15 (135) to 8.10 (58) result left Dromana atop the ladder, and Mornington in last place.

Mt Eliza kept hold of second place by easily defeating Frankston Bombers last weekend. The Redlegs won by ten goals, but remain a game behind the ladder-leading Tigers.

Langwarrin picked up a big upset win over Frankston YCW away from home last weekend. A six-goal haul from Matthew Peynenborg helped the Kangaroos win 6.8 (44) to 14.11 (95).

Pines beat Sorrento by 27 points to round out the winners list.

MEN'S DIV TWO

DEVON Meadows picked up a huge win on Saturday in a top-of-the-ladder clash with Chelsea.

The winner of Saturday’s match would finish the round on top of the table. Devon Meadows impressed from the outset, and rushed out to an early 20-point lead.

Devon Meadows kept the pressure on and stretched their lead to 40 points by half-time. Chelsea were never able to recover.

Devon Meadows went on to win by 53 points 15.10 (100) to 6.11 (47).

Nick Battle, Joel Hillis, Jack Wilson, Riley Simmons, and Ty Kirkwood were the Panthers’ best. Patrick Harmes and Bailey Phillips each kicked three goals.

Devon Meadows and Chelsea have each picked up 28 points this season. Edithvale-Aspendale sits third place, also with 28 points, after a big win

over Hastings. Edi-Asp thumped the winless Hastings 7.11 (53) to 16.15 (111) on Saturday.

Karingal beat Tyabb in a thriller at home last weekend.

The Bulls and the Yabbies were neck-and-neck all day - the lead at each break was never more than a goal. Karingal took a five-point advantage into the final term, and managed to hold on to win.

The Bulls bested Tyabb 10.16 (76) to 10.10 (70). Edward Banks was named Karingal’s best, and Andrew Dean scored three goals. Bonbeach were narrow 11-points victors over Rye last weekend. Crib Point comfortably beat Pearcedale, and Seaford beat Somerville by 23 points in the final game of the round.

WOMEN'S DIV ONE

MORNINGTON returned to their winning ways against Frankston last weekend.

Mornington Blue succumbed to their first defeat of the 2024 season against Warragul Industries in round seven. They took on Frankston at Kinetic Stadium on Saturday, and made amends.

After a tight first quarter, a threegoals-to-zero second quarter put the game beyond Frankston’s reach. Mornington Blue ran away with it 2.4 (16) to 7.10 (52). Jaime Davis, Ashley Jans, Mia Johnson, Elizabeth Muir, and Jessica Stepanavicius were named their best. Lucy Grocock booted three goals and Hayley Monk scored two.

Karingal were winners over Mornington White on Saturday. The Bulls led all day long, eventually claiming a 5.10 (40) to 3.5 (23) win.

Top spot: Dromana's big win over Mornington has the Tigers in top spot while the Bulldogs languish on the bottom of the ladder. Picture: Craig Barrett

FRANKSTON TIMES scoreboard

Skye United stuns league leader

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

SKYE United pulled off the shock of the State 2 South-East season when it toppled ladder leader Hampton East Brighton 2-0 at Dendy Park on Saturday.

Skye went in to this clash as a pronounced underdog against an unbeaten opponent boasting seven straight wins, five clean sheets and scoring the most goals in the league.

In stark contrast Skye had the most losses and goals against in State 2 and was third-last on the table.

But the locals were boosted last week by the much-needed return of defender Brett Heskins and head coach Phil McGuinness elected to go with a more experienced forward line giving first starts of the season to Daniel Attard and Mitch Blake. And it didn’t take long for that decision to be vindicated.

Just four minutes in Attard’s cross found Blake whose bullet header gave Hampton East goalkeeper Bernard Paris no chance.

Skye created the better chances for the remainder of the half without converting and in the 38th minute former Skye player Delfin Mosibe Esara was given his marching orders for a late challenge sending the hosts into the main break with 10 men and a 1-0 deficit.

In the second half Skye faced a Hampton East onslaught but defended resolutely and applied the killer blow in the second minute of added time when two Skye youngsters combined.

Substitute Austin Sporys looped a ball over the home team defence to fellow sub George Jeffs and his volley sparked celebrations among the Skye faithful.

This Friday night Skye plays host to Greater Dandenong.

The match is Skye’s annual John Ramsden Memorial round commemorating its 23-year-old former player who died in a car accident in May 2010. Both clubs will observe a minute’s silence in honour of John Ramsden in both the seniors and reserves fixtures.

Thanks to Skye’s remarkable performance last weekend State 2 local rival Peninsula Strikers has drawn to within a point of the ladder leader after Friday night’s 3-1 away win over Doncaster Rovers. This was an eventful and sometimes fiery contest on a poor pitch.

Just 12 minutes had elapsed when Doncaster’s Luca Perna was red carded for a tackle on Riley Anderton.

But the home side lifted and made Strikers work hard.

Doncaster was awarded a penalty in the 34th minute after a cheap turnover saw the ball played through for Stefan Cardamone who went to ground from a challenge by Andy McIntyre.

Cardamone scored from the spot.

In the 40th minute Doncaster coach Damian Pagotto was sent off following a verbal exchange with referee Makis Loukeris and right on half-time the home side was reduced to nine men after Daniel Piazza’s late challenge on Jamie Davidson.

It was one-way traffic in the second half and in the 71st minute a superb Steve Elliott pass set up Andrew Goff who smashed the ball into the net.

The go-ahead goal came 11 minutes later when Jaiden Madaferri found Anderton at the front post and the Kiwi striker hooked his first-time volley off the post and in.

The final goal came in the 94th minute when McIntyre put Campbell Steedman through and he squared the ball to Noah Musso who made no mistake.

In VPL1 news Langwarrin lost 2-1 away to Eastern Lions on Saturday.

The visitors created three good chances in the first 10 minutes but failed to capitalise and paid the penalty in the 18th minute when Jack Pope put the home side ahead after a quick breakaway.

Eastern Lions extended their lead with a 73rd minute penalty converted by Omani Leacock and Langy striker Archie Macphee hit back with his penalty conversion in the 89th minute.

Conjecture mounts as to whether Langwarrin striker James Kelly is on the move.

It’s understood that Kelly has been made offers by a number of clubs.

In State 1 news Mornington won 1-0 at home on Saturday against Brandon Park in a solid defensive performance.

Flying high: Skye United’s scorers Mitch Blake (left) and George Jeffs in action during Saturday’s 2-0 win over league leader Hampton East Brighton.

Shaun Kenny got the only goal of the game in the 30th minute when Ryan Paczkowski’s corner and a deflected header allowed the Seagulls’ midfielder to hammer home the loose ball.

Mornington recently parted company with one of its senior assistants when Chris Caponi resigned citing work commitments as the trigger for his decision.

Caponi coached at Preston Lions before joining Mornington this year.

The Seagulls announced last week that former senior assistant Nathan Peel is their new junior NPL technical director.

Peel played professionally with Burnley and Preston North End in England and has worked in Victoria as a development coach and senior assistant at both State League and NPL levels.

In State 3 Frankston Pines earned their first point of the season in a 2-2 away draw with fellow struggler White Star Dandenong on Friday night.

Pines’ scorers were Sharmeit Sharma and Cassius Delaney.

Pines’ vice-president Nathalie Maira was named last week by Football Victoria as one of its top volunteers.

Maira’s recognition was part of the state federation’s acknowledgement of National Volunteer Week highlighting the contributions individuals make to various causes.

In State 4 Chelsea triumphed 3-1 in Saturday’s derby showdown with Somerville Eagles at Westernport Secondary College.

Chelsea’s scorers were Daniel Lewis, Jarrah Clear and James Stinson while Tom Simmons replied for Somerville.

Mentone got back to winning ways with a 4-0 victory over hosts Brighton at Dendy Park on Saturday.

Peter Varsamis put the visitors in front after 25 minutes, expertly controlling a Dean Gerszonovicz cross to finish past Brighton keeper Ishaq Lakhdari.

In the 36th minute Mentone keeper Quinn Carter made a stunning point-blank save turning Michael Fava’s low shot over the bar.

Mentone has struggled to find the net this season and passed up numerous chances to extend its lead before Adam Leander struck in the 77th minute.

His run beyond the Brighton defence was rewarded by Marcus Spivey’s pass with Leander’s left-foot finish giving Fava no chance.

Spivey got his goal and Mentone’s third on 85 minutes bundling the ball home after good work by Luka Varga and Tyler Pollard.

Gerszonovicz completed the scoring in the 88th minute with a low finish from Pollard’s cross.

Baxter blew its chance of making ground on promotion-chasing Hampton Park United when going down 3-1 at Baxter Park on Saturday.

Baxter’s Jarrod Nardino was the busier of the keepers in the first half with some fine saves and the sides went in scoreless at half-time.

Two minutes into the second period Nardino made the save of the match to deny league top scorer Naseem Rasekh with a wonderful one-handed reaction to block the goal ace from point-blank range.

But that only prolonged the inevitable.

In the 51st minute a poorly constructed defensive wall was exploited by Hampton Park’s Sasha Sgarbossa whose low free-kick found the far corner with Nardino helpless.

Eight minutes later it was 2-0 after Hampton Park substitute Mostaf Matin skipped clear on the left then sent a low cross that set up Alisina Hussaini for a tap-in at the far post.

Baxter substitute Nat Daher had the best chance of bringing the home side back into the contest but he shot wide from 10 metres in the 83rd minute and although Daniel Taylor converted the penalty awarded after substitute Dylan Murchie was felled in the 88th minute it was too little too late.

The visitors celebrated a hard-fought and deserved win with Ehab Hilal’s injury-time goal following a poor Nardino clearance.

Baxter signed Dean Panayiotou late last week.

He was training with Skye United, Casey Comets and Boroondara-Carey Eagles and is a former Old Scotch, Gippsland United and Frankston Pines player who can play at the back or in midfield.

In State 5 the big news centred on Cleeland United’s decision to forfeit both its senior and reserves home games against Rosebud on Friday night.

FV has awarded Rosebud mandatory 3-0 walkovers but that disadvantages head coach Stuart Johnston’s championship-chasing outfit.

Cleeland already has lost 13-0 to Aspendale and 10-0 to Seaford United this season so an opportunity to seriously impact its goal difference in what shapes as a tight title race has been denied the Olympic Park outfit.

“The fact that Cleeland has been unable to field a single team for me is difficult to comprehend,” Johnston said.

“I can understand forfeiting the reserve game if need be but to not be able to find 11 senior players for a home game is unusual at best.

“It strikes me as very unfair should any success this season be decided by goal difference.

“We have chatted with FV and they are due to come back to us and for now that’s all we can do.”

On a brighter note last week Johnston was another local to be recognised by FV during National Volunteer Week which ran from 20 to 26 May.

Rosebud retains top spot in the league and the two teams in close pursuit – Seaford United and

FC Noble Hurricanes – drew 1-1 at North Seaford Reserve on Saturday.

Seaford struck first when Blake Hicks sent Naseer Mohammad down the wing and he cut inside before slotting the ball past Hurricanes keeper Elvis Alimosvki in the 30th minute.

The second half was a fiery affair with both teams missing chances until the final minute of normal time.

A long ball into the box was parried into Matthew Mao by Seaford keeper Alfonso Cardinale and the rebound bounced into the net.

Moments later Cardinale was shown a second yellow card after a verbal altercation with the visitors’ bench.

Seaford had made all its substitutions so Paul Aitchison took over in goal.

Seaford pushed for a winner and a Sam Luxford header from a corner was just wide shortly before the final whistle blew.

Aspendale won Saturday’s home game against Bunyip District 2-1 and sits fourth in the league.

The opening goal came in the ninth minute when Matthew Bruce broke free in the box to squeeze the ball past Bunyip keeper Jake Biondo.

The visitors equalised in the 20th minute with a fierce shot from Liam Jones from just outside the box after Aspendale failed to deal with a cross and the teams were locked at 1-1 at half-time.

The winner came from James Macnab in the 52nd minute whose curling free-kick into the bottom far corner of goal gave Biondo little chance.

Mount Eliza continues to show promising signs of finishing in the top half of the table with a 2-0 away win over Casey Panthers last weekend.

Michael Clark and Mujtaba Sakhi scored.

Mount Martha lost Saturday’s home game 1-0 to Endeavour Hills Fire in a clash highlighted by five players sent off and 12 cautioned.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Friday 31 May, 8.30pm:

Springvale White Eagles v Mornington, Serbian Sports Centre Skye Utd v Greater Dandenong, Skye Recreation Reserve

Springvale City v Mentone, Ross Reserve Cleeland Utd v Mount Martha, Thomas P Carroll Reserve

Saturday 1 June, 3pm: North Geelong v Langwarrin, Elcho Park Peninsula Strikers v Bayside Argonauts, Centenary Park

Sandringham v Frankston Pines, RJ Sillitoe Reserve

Somerville Eagles v Baxter, Westernport Secondary College

Chelsea v Sandown Lions, Edithvale Recreation Reserve

Mount Eliza v Aspendale, Emil Madsen Reserve

Bunyip District v Seaford Utd, Bunyip Recreation Reserve

Saturday 1 June, 6pm: Rosebud v Pakenham Utd, Olympic Park

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Pictures: Jordan Martin