Frankston Times 30 May 2023

aste Sorrento is back after a seven year hiatus! The re-imagined culinary gem is set to grace the idyllic coastal Village of Sorrento. From 1 to 30 June, come and enjoy the exciting experiences offered across local restaurants and cafes, that promise to elevate the region’s food and beverage scene.

The opening of the month long Taste Sorrento festival will be celebrated with a Gala Dinner night of nights at The Continental on Thursday 1 June. Experience all the best The Continental has to offer, with a 3 course gourmet meal, matched with superb Rahona Valley wines from the Mornington Peninsula. Hear about each course straight from The Age Good Food Guide's Young Chef of the Year, Nicholas Deligiannis, from Audrey's Restaurant, and explore the wines through the eyes of the MC and Doctor of all things wine, Dr Amie Brûlée. The Taste Sorrento Gala Dinner is an event not to be missed so go to tastesorrento.com.au/gala-night to purchase your tickets!

To officially close the month long Taste Sorrento festival, Hotel Sorrento will host the Finale Dinner at Shihuishi. Nestled within the limestone walls of the original Hotel Sorrento ballroom, where past and present collide, the Taste Sorrento Shihuishi Finale Dinner will be a sophisticated menu, spearheaded by Head Chef Junlin Yi. Guests will encounter the playful, familiar, yet faraway flavours of Cantonese cuisine, and will also be joined by Hotel Sorrento’s Culinary Director George Calombaris. Bookings can be made at hotelsorrento.com.au/shi-hui-shi/.

Taste Sorrento is poised to become a haven for food enthusiasts and family fun experiences. From dining experiences to master classes, sip and viewings in our galleries, and samplings and tastings in a variety of our retail stores, his festival will have something for everyone. There are also sushi art trains, adult sip and painting classes, cocktail making experiences, and fish filleting classes by the master himself, Nicholas from Audrey’s Restaurant, The Continental.

For those wanting to have a taste of everything, Sorrento Village will be alive every Wednesday in June with Taste $5 Bite Wednesday! Roam the street between the participating cafés and restaurants and enjoy their $5 Bite offering.

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Veteran thanked

103-year-old Geoff Bydder was recognised for his efforts in World War II at an event this month. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy awarded him a Commonwealth Certificate of Appreciation. See story page 4.

Rental crisis linked to homelessness rise

Just 19 of them were housed in that time.

A NEWLY released report has found that housing in Frankston is becoming more unaffordable.

The report was commissioned by Frankston Zero, a project which had aimed to eradicate rough sleeping in the Frankston area by this month. The report made 28 recommendations to the Frankston City Strategic Housing and Homelessness Alliance.

Between June 2021 and October 2022, 139 people were registered on a list of rough sleepers within Frankston.

The report read that housing affordability is a consistent problem in Frankston, and is only getting worse.

“The number of affordable private rental housing dwellings available for letting in Frankston City has declined dramatically over the last ten years. This is true for all household types, falling 95 per cent in 20 years from 654 affordable properties in June 2002 to 36 in June 2022, but particularly for single persons,” the report read.

“The cost of private rental properties has increased significantly across Greater Melbourne, and in Frankston City the

increase has been even more dramatic. The impact of this is that for very low to low-income groups like single persons and JobSeeker income recipients. As of June 2022, like most other LGAs in Greater Melbourne, Frankston City had become extremely unaffordable for JobSeeker income recipients. A lack of affordable private rental options means people who want to live in the area are either unable to do so, and if they work in the area face long commutes, or they are forced to pay high rents and endure housing stress.”

Frankston Zero chair Jackie Galloway said that housing affordability is linked to a rise in homelessness. “We can see

that private rental housing in Frankston City is increasingly unaffordable for all household types,” she said. “There is also a critical shortfall in social housing, especially for singles, young people, and for permanent supportive housing. With these factors in mind, it’s easy to see how homelessness in Frankston has risen by nearly 45 per cent since 2016.”

An increase to Commonwealth Rent Assistance funding and the expansion of private rental housing in Frankston were among the recommendations made in the report.

The Frankston Zero group has hosted a series of roundtables with homelessness agencies and government bodies

to discuss solutions. It is now calling on the federal government to implement legislative change to help solve the housing crisis.

“Following the roundtables, Frankston Zero is now calling on the federal government to pass Future Fund legislation as the start of the pipeline of future housing. The group is also advocating for the state and federal government to increase social housing, particularly for singles, permanent supportive housing, and youth foyers,” a statement from Frankston Council read. Frankston Zero was established in 2021. For more information visit melbournezero.org.au/frankston_zero

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Kananook works in state budget

THE train stabling facility at Kananook is set to be expanded. The state government has committed to spending $353 million on the expansion of the stabling facility. The plans were confirmed in the budget released by the state government last week.

The budget papers read that the

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state government had allocated $353 million to “expand the Kananook train stabling facility on the Frankston line, delivering additional stabling and maintenance capacity to support metropolitan train services and network resilience.”

The project is targeting completion by the end of 2026.

The train stabling facility at Kananook was opened in 2020 (“Train stabling facility finished” The Times 18/5/2020). Brodie Cowburn

THE stabling facility at Kananook Station will be expanded soon.

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Exhibit lights up gallery

COLOURS and lights are drawing the eye at a new Frankston Arts Centre exhibition.

A Persistent Presumption is a new exhibition from creative studio Skunk Control. It is now showing at the Frankston Arts Centre’s Glass Cube Gallery as part of the South Side Festival.

Skunk Control’s Nick Athanasiou said the exhibition is “an excursion into a world adjacent to ours where guardians of light and colour are challenging an encroachment by darkness”.

“Frankston has a rich cultural tapestry. The South Side Festival provides an opportunity to be among its

threads,” he said. “To be part of such a tapestry, informs future creative works and provides a genuine connection to a community that would otherwise be detached and merely an echo.”

The exhibition is on display until 10 June. It can be seen from the street.

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FRANKSTON Council is not planning to move its meetings behind closed doors, the mayor Nathan Conroy says. Councils across Victoria have been facing increased abuse from members of the public at meetings in the last year. Earlier this month the Municipal Association of Victoria met to discuss the issue of “disruptive behaviour” at Victorian council meetings.

Yarra Ranges Council went to the length of banning the public from its meetings earlier this year. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy has confirmed that Frankston Council is not planning to follow suit.

“Frankston City Council has always been committed to safe public participation and good governance in our decision-making processes. There’s no change to the way council meetings are run,” Conroy said. “Periodically, we see more members of the public attend council meetings and this demonstrates an interest in council and community matters. There is, of course, opportunity for the community to be part of the conversation. Residents are able to make submissions to speak on the items being considered by council and in turn we are able to consider their views.

“Every council operates in a unique and changing environment, and each will manage its governance processes in its own way. At Frankston City Council, we encourage residents to observe the rules and attend meetings or watch our livestream, and respectfully watch our democratic process in action.”

Frankston Council officers were in attendance at the MAV meeting.

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FRANKSTON Council’s budget for the next financial year has been approved.

The final budget is mostly unchanged from its draft form. It enforces an average rate rise of 0.57 per cent on residential properties, 14.8 per cent for commercial properties, and 33.05 per cent for industrial properties.

Frankston Council projects a nearly $28 million accounting surplus for 2023/2024. Its budget for infrastructure projects in the next financial year is more than $78 million. Grant funded expenditure of more than $20 million for a commuter car park at Kananook Station is the largest project council is set to undertake in the next year. Councillors voted through the budget at their 22 May meeting. Deputy mayor Liam Hughes and councillor Steven Hughes both opposed its approval, citing concerns about the cost of rates.

Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said the budget would “build a vibrant and prosperous future for our city.”

“In my second year as mayor, I am very pleased to see so many initiatives we planned at the start of our council term come to fruition, and to see the impact of those initiatives on so many community members. Jubilee Park, Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve, activation of the bottom level of Frankston Yacht Club, the Frankston Business Collective, extensive upgrades at Ballam Park – all components of our previous year’s council plans, now all part of the fabric that is Frankston City,” Conroy said.

A PERSISTENT Presumption by Skunk Control. Picture: Supplied

Veteran’s efforts recognised with awards

A WORLD War II veteran received three certificates honouring him for his service at a special event this month.

103-year-old Geoff Bydder lives in Seaford with his wife Normie. At an event hosted at Vasey RSL Care Frankston South earlier this month, Bydder received his RAAF and Army Service certificates. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy also awarded him a Commonwealth Certificate of Appreciation.

Bydder signed up to the Royal Australian Air Force on 29 April 1940, before joining the Australian Army just under a year later. He was posted to the 2/8 Field Regiment as a gunner, and was sent to the Middle East campaign.

Seaford RSL president Brett Clyne was on hand to congratulate Bydder on his achievements. “Geoff is a spritely and active veteran who loves his bowls and getting around in his electric scooter,” Clyne said. “Geoff and wife Normie have been Seaford residents for many years and longtime proud members of the Seaford RSL.”

GEOFF and Normie Bydder at Vasey RSL Care Frankston South this month. Picture: Gary Sissons

WHAT’S NEW...

Supported living available in the heart of Frankston

IF you are an NDIS participant looking to find a place to call home in the heart of Frankston, a brand new and innovatively designed property awaits.

The property on Argyle street which was completed in August 2022 includes four one-bedroom apartments, one two-bedroom apartment, and an overnight unit for support staff. It is built to a design of High Physical Support and can include 24/7 support.

Located in the heart of Frankston, these homes are within a short distance of the beach, shops, bus stop, community amenities, and Frankston Hospital. Features include full airconditioning, modern kitchen appliances, open plan living, and large bedrooms with built-in robes.

Each apartment has two bathrooms and some have a separate study that can be used as guest accommodation. The first floor apartments are accessible via a lift with communal parking underneath the building.

Property owners and registered NDIS provider, Melba Support Services was involved in developing and designing the property to ensure that it was built to a high standard for high physical support.

Hayley Dean, CEO of Melba Support Services, said: “Our vision for the Argyle Street property was to use smart technology and innovative design to remove physical barriers and promote independence, which we believe has been achieved in this build”.

Mel Webster, Chief Outcomes Officer, added: “We are extremely proud of the Argyle Street property, which is in line with Melba’s vision is to give people choice, by supporting their lifestyle and goals.”

A big part of the appeal of these apartments is their locations, with almost everything you need within one kilometre of the property. This includes: Oliver’s Hill Beach, George Pentland Botanic Gardens, Bayside Shopping Centre, the train station and Frankston Hospital, to name a few.

There are currently four apartments still available for rent to NDIS participants with High Physical Support and Fully Accessible SDA funding.

To find out more about floor plans and property features, please get in contact with Haven Home Safe, the Specialist Disability Accommodation provider for the property. Call: 1300 428 364. Email: active.sda@hhs.org.au. Web: activesda.org.au

‘Banksia Man’ gets his flowers

A PASSIONATE group of volunteers has done their bit for the planet by planting more than 1000 Banksias in Seaford in the last year.

The group is led by Ross Shepherd. His efforts have earned him the nickname “Banksia Man”.

Shepherd was handed a certificate at the May Frankston Council meeting recognising his hard work. He said he was “honoured and surprised” to receive the certificate, and declared the Seaford Banksia Arboretum Project a “community effort”.

“The project has contributed to significant community pride. The banksia flowers are beautiful,” he said.

Councillor Kris Bolam said Shep-

herd deserved the award as he had “set up the Seaford Banksia Arboretum Project, inspiring locals to get behind his inspirational vision to beautify the site and create something special the community can be proud of by removing weeds and rubbish and then planting 1000 banksias since May last year.”

“Ross is a green thumb who has a big heart for Seaford, huge passion and drive,” he said. “When he noticed two large blocks at the corner of Wells and Seaford roads were being used an unofficial rubbish tip, Ross sprang into action. Ross liaised with the owners, VicRoads, to establish a Roadside Revegetation Project.

Blaze battled

A HOUSE was badly damaged by a fire in Seaford last week. The fire took hold before 11am on 22 May. The house was on the corner of Seaford Road and Boston Avenue. Seaford Road was blocked off to traffic while emergency services attended.

FIREFIGHTERS putting out a fire in Seaford. Picture: Gary Sissons

ROSS Shepherd planting a Banksia. Picture: Supplied

Angry Waves and Tempest - Frankston Pier Damaged

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

THE rough and squally weather which prevailed along the bayside on Wednesday last caused a considerable amount of damage.

Remarkably heavy seas were running and the wind blew with hurricane force, rendering the electric service useless and dislocating business arrangements.

The shore line from Mornington and Frankston to Aspendale and Mentone was a beautiful sight, but at Frankston serious damage was done to the pier.

At the end of the pier piles were forced out and the structure pushed, leaving a huge gap in the L end of the pier.

The heavy timber was dashed ashore. The rest of the pier suffered, planks being torn off by the pressure of water and left in a dangerous and dilapidated condition.

Bathing boxes were upturned, and in one case a heavy hardwood box was deposited 500 yards away from its original moorings.

The Kananook Creek was running a banker and overflowed on to the flat opposite Mr. Short’s residence. ***

Motor Ambulance Brigade. THE PENINSULA EFFORT.

(By Mr. J. Jack, Bittern).

A meeting of the above was held in Mornington on Saturday, 12th inst. Cr. Flanagan occupied the chair.

It was decided to hold an ambulance week and ask all places in the area to hold an entertainment on one night in that week, so a meeting has been called for June 9 in Mornington to arrange which week and to ask a delegate from each district to attend

the meeting to get the opinion of the people, so that the week will be made a success.

A member from the central committee will attend to explain the method of allotting cars. This matter has been in course for 18 months, and it is so far advanced that all that is wanted now is a unanimous effort to accomplish the object in view.

The country branch of the Civil Ambulance is going to establish centres in all parts of the State, so don’t let the Peninsula be behind.

There need be no doubt of the success of this scheme, as it is sure to come.

The burden is light, so let each one do their bit and that is all that is required. We are fifth on the list now. Don’t let the opportunity pass. If you are interested in the service, come to the meeting, whether elected by a public body or not. We want a delegate from your district, but if that is impossible please answer these questions:

(a) Are you in favor of an ambulance service?

(b) What week is most suitable for ambulance week in your district?

Mr. Hansford, of Melbourne, will address the meeting in the Mechanics’ Institute, Mornington, at 3pm. ***

FRANKSTON POLICE COURT.

Monday, 28th May.

Before Mr. G. W. Smith, P.M., and Messrs. C. W. Grant and J. Brown, J.sP. Woman Holds Up Train.

The Railway Department proceeded against Mrs. Dale for trespassing on the railway line at Seaford.

O. J. A. Forrester, relieving assistant S.M., said that on 12th March last at 2.20pm he noticed defendant standing on the permanent-way within one foot of the line.

She was conversing with another woman, who was on the railway platform. Witness approached defendant and asked her to leave as a train was approaching. She refused and witness was compelled to signal to the train to stop.

Defendant: That is not true, Mr Forrester.

J. W. Delahenty, porter, said he saw defendant on the line as described by the previous witness. Witness told her to move away, and she said she would not go for all the Mr. Forresters in existence.

The incoming train was delayed in consequence.

Defendant did not enter the witnessbox, but elected to make a statement. She said there was no board erected to show that she was trespassing. She only did what others in the place were in the habit of doing.

Mr. Forrester was only acting out of pure spite. The witnesses for the prosecution had been most insulting to her.

P.M.: The stationmaster was there to do his duty. You had no right to be where you were. You come here in a rather offensive manner to uphold the wrong you did.

It is the like of you that get other people into trouble.

You are fined 10/- with 7/6 costs. ***

MR. Lalor, stationmaster at Frankston, is on sick leave this week, owing to a severe attack of influenza.

***

TWO pupils of Miss. Overton, D.M.S.V. – Misses Audrey West and Phyllis Fisher – were candidates at the May examinations of the Musical Society of Victoria, both of whom were successful in their respective grades. ***

MR. O. Wells, who met with an accident some time ago, and had to have a slight operation, on his left leg, is now about again and able to attend to his duties as caretaker of the Frankston Park.

***

MR. and Mrs. Chester Manifold have left on a honeymoon visit to England, via America. Brigadier General and Mrs, Grimwade went to Sydney to wish them bon voyage. ***

MR. Fred Hanton, of Frankston, had been on the sick list for a week or two, but has now made a good recovery. ***

MR. Charles Mooney, of the Flinders Naval Base, who fought at the Melbourne Stadium last Wednesday night, succeeded in knocking out his opponent in a few minutes. ***

THE many friends of Mr. D. J. Quartermain, of Frankston, will regret to learn that he has suffered a sad bereavement in the death of his mother, which sad event took place very suddenly on Saturday last.

Deceased, who resided, at West Melbourne, was apparently in her usual good health on Saturday morning when she was attacked with a sudden seizure and expired the same evening. She was 62 years of age. ***

CR. Rigby, of Carrum, has been away in the country for a few days on business. We hope he returns better for his trip.

Cr. Rigby has been a great grafter for Carrum, and even since his advent in the Council at the inception of the Borough, he has not spared himself when his public duties called; even before the severance took place Cr. Rigby played a prominent part in the life of Carrum.

***

LAST week Mr. J. L. Piatt, purchased from Dr. Maxwell a building site for a private residence on Melbourne Road, Frankston.

***

MR. Thos. Sage, of Baxter, who has been in ill-health for some time, was operated on for appendicitis at St. Kilda on Wednesday last, and is now doing well.

***

GENERAL Sir Brudenall White, accompanied by Brigadier General Jess and other distinguished military officers, has been spending a short holiday at Mornington.

***

MRS. F. Taylor, of Frankston, who recently contracted pleurisy, has now recovered and able to attend to her duties.

***

THE residents of Yarram have donated £10 to the Ragged Boys’ Home at Frankston, to enable them to purchase a cow for the home.

***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 30 May and 1 June 1923

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

FRIDAY HIDDEN FIGURES

7MATE, 7.30pm

This film is based on the true story of three black women who worked behind the scenes to put man in space. Taraji P. Henson (Empire) is NASA mathematician Katherine G. Johnson who, along with her colleagues Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer, The Help) and Mary Jackson (singer Janelle Monáe, left) helped keep the USA get ahead in the space race, all while conquering the sexism and racism of the day. Heartwarming and inspiring, this is a classic feel-good flick.

THURSDAY

MIRIAM & ALAN: LOST IN SCOTLAND AND BEYOND…

ABC TV, 8pm

In this four-part follow-up, premiering tonight, Miriam Margolyes and Alan Cumming are still enamoured by Scotland, but they also expand their horizons to include California. They are like kids in a candy shop, riding the “Hogwarts Express” steam train and visiting the Cairngorms, with ordained minister Alan even conducting an LGBTQIA+ wedding. It’s a joyous take on the travelogue genre.

SUNDAY DESIGNING A LEGACY

ABC TV, 7.30pm

As the saying goes, “home is where the heart is”, and in this inspiring billet-doux to design, there’s a whole lot to love. Tim Ross returns with a lively second season to explore innovative and beautiful abodes. The playful host travels our diverse landscape to unpack our homes’ innate influence on our lives, analysing how great design connects us. It’s anything but a snobbish contemplation on architecture, but rather “about who we were, who we are and who we could be”. In tonight’s premiere, Tim explores the influence of European heritage and our understanding of place.

SATURDAY SOCCER

TEN, 7pm

The pitch is set for an epic grand final clash from Sydney’s CommBank Stadium. Fans are charged to witness the spectacle of a veteran team of seasoned players taking on a green team which hasn’t made it to the final stage for more than a decade. What do they have in common? Both three-time defending premiers Melbourne City and

Thursday, June 1

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (Mdls) Part 1 of 4.

8.50 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG, R) Hosted by Chris Moller.

9.40 One Plus One: The Elders. (Return) Dan Bourchier speaks with June Oscar.

10.10 Art Works. (R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 Ningaloo Nyinggulu. (R) 12.05 Q+A. (R)

1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Rage Closer.

(R) 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: Dawn To Curfew. (Premiere, M) A look at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

8.30 Putin And The West: My Backyard. Part 1 of 3. Takes a look at the decade of clashes between Russian and Ukraine, as told by the Western leaders.

9.35 Normal People. (MA15+) Connell and Marianne’s relationship continues.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Catch And Release. (MA15+l)

11.55 Red Light. (MA15+ad, 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 Home And Away. (PGav) Justin will do anything to save Andrew.

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

9.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG, R) Auditions continue as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges.

10.40 The Latest: Seven News.

11.10 Fantasy Island. (Ma)

12.10 The Goldbergs. (Ml, R)

1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, 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 RBT. (Mal, R)

8.30 Paramedics. (Mam, R) A teen has a fall and seizure at school.

9.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm) A windowfitter is rushed to hospital.

10.30 A+E After Dark. (Malm, R)

11.25 Nine News Late.

11.50 The First 48. (Malv, 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.

Jamie Maclaren stars for Melbourne City FC.

Friday, June 2

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis meets flower show designers.

8.30 Smother. (Mal) Anna confronts her new stepfather Paul about their own one night stand and invites him to the hotel.

9.25 Mayfair Witches. (Mav) Rowan grapples with an inconceivable offer.

10.05 Interview With The Vampire. (Mahlv) Louis and Lestat live through the Depression.

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 The Split. (Ml, R)

12.05 Harrow. (Madnsv, R)

1.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Building The Impossible: Oil Rig. (PG)

8.30 Marseille: Birth Of A Megapolis. Explores the history of Marseilles.

9.30 Legends Of The Pharaohs: The Tyrant King. (Masv, R) A look at the Great Pyramid of Giza.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+av)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Kate Flood, who teaches about the benefits of composting.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 12. Melbourne v Carlton. From the MCG.

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

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

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. Hosted by Catriona Rowntree.

8.30 MOVIE: Skyfall. (2012, Mlv, R)

In the wake of a botched operation and the apparent death of 007, M finds herself under pressure to resign. Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem.

11.25 Emergency Call. (Ma, R)

12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

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

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal) Lifeguards honour their former colleague Terry with a traditional paddle out.

8.30 To Be Advised.

Buddi. 5.10 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

1.50pm Kungka Kunpu. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30

The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.40 Aussie Bush

Tales. 3.55 Seven Sacred Laws. 4.00 Grace Beside

Me. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula.

6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 7.30

Duckrockers. 8.00 MOVIE: Yolngu Boy. (2001, M)

9.35 Land Bilong Islanders. 10.35 Late Programs.

3.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)

11.50 Vienna Blood. (Ma, R)

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

4.30 Bamay. (R)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.

6am The Movie Show. 6.10 Asterix And Obelix In Britain. (2012, PG, French) 8.15 Dr Strangelove. (1964) 10.05 Transcendence. (2014, M) 12.15pm The Reluctant Fundamentalist. (2012, M) 2.40 The Movie Show. 3.10 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PG, Hindi)

5.05 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 7.20 Steel Magnolias. (1989, PG) 9.30 Good Night, And Good Luck. (2005, PG) 11.15 Late Programs.

12.00 MOVIE: Slam. (2018, MA15+alv) A young man’s sister disappears. Adam Bakri.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

Saturday, June 3

6.20 The ABC Of... (PG, R)

6.50 Bluey. (R)

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

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Mav) Sister Reg’s brother is implicated in a murder.

8.15 Miniseries: The North Water. (Malv) Part 4 of 5. Drax has a daring opportunity to escape but must convince Cavendish to help him.

9.15 Ragdoll. (MA15+v) Rose and Baxter try to outwit the killer with an unorthodox plan to save the life of the next potential victim.

10.00 The Messenger. (Mal, R)

Another ace appears.

11.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

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

8.25 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (PG) It is Holy week at Westminster Abbey.

9.15 World’s Most Scenic River

Journeys: Niagara. (PGa, R)

Narrated by Bill Nighy.

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

11.05 Medici: The Magnificent Part II. (MA15+v, R) 2.05 Life Drawing UK. (Mln, R)

4.05 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.35 Bamay.

(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 12. Western Bulldogs v Geelong.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.05 MOVIE: The Favourite. (2018, MA15+l, R) Two women engage in a power struggle. Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz.

1.05 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)

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Graham Norton is joined by actors Michelle Williams, Helena Bonham Carter and Brendan Fraser, screenwriter Russell T Davies and talent show judge Oti Mabuse. Music from singer-songwriter Cat Burns.

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)

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix. (2007, Mhv, R) Harry returns for his fifth year at Hogwarts.

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint.

10.10 MOVIE: Clash Of The Titans. (2010, Mv, R) A king recruits a warrior. Sam Worthington.

12.05 Robin’s Wish. (Mad, R)

1.25 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R)

6.00 The Dog House. (PGa) Dogs are matched with companions. A basset hound is on the prowl for a new owner. Second chances are in store for a Jack Russell puppy. A couple have to see past a pooch’s size to find a place for it.

7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Grand final. Melbourne City v Central Coast Mariners. From CommBank Stadium, Sydney.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

Cryptoland. Noon Curse Of Oak Island. 1.30

Jeopardy! 3.10 WorldWatch. 5.05 Mastermind Aust. 6.00 Monty Python’s

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Arty. (R) A showcase of art projects.

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, 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)

5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program. 6am WorldWatch.

6.30 Compass: Julia Gillard.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Designing A Legacy. (PG) Part 1 of 2.

8.30 The Messenger. (Malsv) Completing the ace builds Ed’s confidence, and unexpectedly leads him closer to his estranged family.

9.25 Silent Witness. (Malv) Nikki is forced to face her past.

10.25 In Limbo. (Mls, R)

10.55 Interview With The Vampire. (Mahlv, R)

11.40 Mayfair Witches. (Mav, R)

12.25 Will Australia Ever Have A Black Prime Minister? (R)

1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.05 The Heights. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Shackleton’s Endurance: The Lost Ice Ship Found. A look at the discovery of the Endurance

8.40 Pompeii: The Secrets Of Civita Giuliana. Delves into the discovery of a Roman ceremonial chariot near the ruins of Pompeii.

9.40 Patagonia: Mountains. Narrated by Pedro Pascal.

10.30 Searching For Cleopatra. (Ma, R)

12.05 Biden V Trump: The Choice 2020. (Mav, R)

2.15 Revealed: The Hunt For Bin Laden. (Mav, R) 3.45 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

8.30 Secrets Of Prince Andrew. (PGas) Part 2 of 2. Prince Andrew takes part in a disastrous BBC interview.

10.30 Born To Kill? Cleophus Prince Jr. (MA15+av) Takes a look at Cleophus Prince Jr.

11.30 Autopsy USA: Bill Bixby. (Mad, R)

12.30 The Rookie. (Madv, R)

1.30 Last Chance Learners. (Final, PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 The Summit. (Final, PGl)

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

9.30 Australian Crime Stories: Billy The Texan. (Mlv, R) A look at Billy “The Texan” Longley.

10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 The First 48: Standing Ground. (Mal)

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

12.40 Family Law. (Ma, 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.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) The contestants embark on a trip down memory lane with a ’70s-themed dinner party.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Final, Mv) When a figure from Tennant’s CIA past re-emerges, the NCIS team seeks help from the most unlikely place.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs.

2.25pm Rugby Union. Ella 7s. Replay. 2.50

Football. NTFL. Women’s Under 18s. Replay. 4.05

Football. NTFL. Men’s. Under-18s. St Marys v Darwin Buffaloes. Replay. 5.25 The South Sydney

Story. 6.00 Songlines On Screen. 6.15 News. 6.25

Natural Born Rebels. 7.25 Resistance In A Hostile

Environment: Uprising. 8.30 MOVIE: Hostile. (2022) 10.15 Late Programs.

Monday, June 5

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

(2020, M, French) 2.40 Steel Magnolias. (1989, PG) 4.50 Good Night, And Good Luck. (2005, PG) 6.30 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 8.30 Seberg. (2019, M) 10.25 Breathless. (1960, M, French) 12.05am Late Programs.

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 Breaking The Code: Cyber Secrets Exposed. (R) 11.35 ABC Late News. 11.50

The Business. (R) 12.10 The Split. (Ml, R)

1.10 Father Brown. (Mv, R) 1.55 There Goes Our Neighbourhood. (Ml, R) 2.55 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.

7.35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa) It is the start of the Platinum Jubilee.

8.30 Michael Palin In North Korea. (R) Part 2 of 2.

9.20 Reframed: Marilyn Monroe: Icon. (Madnv) Part 4 of 4.

10.10 SBS World News Late.

10.40 Miniseries: Bonnie And Clyde. (MA15+asv)

11.25 Miss S. (Mav, R)

1.30 Cargo. (MA15+v, R) 3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.25 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. (PGav)

7.30 The 1% Club. (PGl) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.

8.35 9-1-1. (Ma) A fire breaks out in an accountant’s office and a car crashes into a “living funeral”.

9.35 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) The team responds to a bomb threat.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 The Blacklist. (Mav)

12.05 The Rookie. (Mav, R)

1.05 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

1.35 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 Parental Guidance. (Return, PGal) Hosted by Allison Langdon.

9.10 Police Rescue Australia. (PG) As officers attend a call-out for a female bushwalker suffering crippling back pain.

10.10 Footy Classified. (M) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.

11.10 Nine News Late.

11.40 The Equalizer. (MA15+av, R)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

(R)

TV Shop: Home

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Amateur cooks compete.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists include Lizzy Hoo, Luke McGregor and Urzila Carlson.

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+s) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav) Two land management agents go missing.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

9.30 The Homes That Built Australia: Hard Country (1975 - 1990)

10.25 ABC Late News. 10.40 The Business. (R) 11.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.45 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 12.45 The Pacific: In The Wake Of Captain Cook With Sam Neill. (PG, R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Peter Helliar. (PG)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: Dealing With Debt.

A look at Britain’s cost-of-living crisis.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Point. (R)

11.30 Pandore. (Malv) 12.25 Hope. (MA15+av)

1.35 Partisan. (Malnsv, R) 3.25 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (Malv, R) 4.15 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.45 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. (PGav)

7.30 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.

9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) Rosalind returns with a vengeance and Bailey’s life is left hanging

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Amateur cooks compete.

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

9.40 The Family Stallone. (Ml) A candid look inside the Stallone family.

10.10 NCIS. (Mv, R) A US Navy reservist

June

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Utopia. (Return, PG) A freeway project is delayed.

8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PG) A satirical news program.

9.00 In Limbo. (Mals) Charlie’s angst comes to a head.

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

10.05 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Ragdoll.

(MA15+v, R) 11.50 Father Brown. (PG, R) 12.35

Operation Buffalo. (Final, Malv, R) 1.35 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow.

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

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 History Of The Sitcom: Just Friends. (M) A look at “hanging out with friends” sitcoms.

8.30 The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild. (M) Part 1 of 3. Follows the engineering challenges faced by Claridge’s, one of London’s most luxurious hotels.

9.35 Blue Lights. (MA15+a) A paramilitarystyle assault case has Grace determined to bring the McIntyres to their knees.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 The Congregation. (MA15+s)

12.00 Unit One. (MA15+al, 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)

7.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 1. Morning session.

9.30 ICC World Test Championship: The Lunch Break. Takes a look at the day’s play.

10.10 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 1. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break. 12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test C’ship. Final. Australia v India. Day 1. Late afternoon session. From The Oval, London, England.

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 Travel Guides. (PGln)

8.30 Footy Classified. (M) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.

9.30 MOVIE: London Has Fallen. (2016, MA15+lv, R) Terrorists attack world leaders in London. Gerard Butler.

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. (PGa) The cooks take part in a relay.

8.40 North Shore. (Mlv) Abigail makes a shock announcement as the detectives get closer to learning the truth.

9.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Final) In the search for a revenge-for-hire crime ring, Benson and Stabler join forces on a case that has global reach.

10.40 Fire Country. (Mav)

The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

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Call Me Email (or Emoji Wizz)

By Stuart McCullough

UH oh. This has trouble, if not written all over it, then at least in the form of a small symbol. They look so friendly. Harmless even. But nothing could be further from the truth. One slip of the mouse and you might as well start packing your personal belongings into a small cardboard box. The difference between triumph and catastrophic disaster has never been so fine. So precarious. So colourful. I speak, of course, of the ‘emoji’ function on the emails at work.

I’ll admit I’m something of a novice when it comes to the emoji. As best as I can tell, it’s a mysterious subculture that outsiders like myself struggle to make sense of. On one level, it’s very simple – an emoji smile means you’re happy, just like a regular smile. An emoji thumbs up is indistinguishable from any other thumbs up, save for the Simpsonesque colour and it has the same basic meaning. But there’s another, more disturbing level where nothing is as it seems. This is especially the case when it comes to fruit and vegetables. An eggplant is no mere aubergine. Which is disappointing if you’re a fan of eggplant moussaka (and, let’s be honest, who isn’t?). And that’s just the tip of the iceberg lettuce.

I’ve barely used an emoji in my life. Put simply, brevity is not my strong suit. I’d much rather write a small essay than send someone a little yellow face (or a not so yellow eggplant) to communicate my thoughts. I’m most comfortable when I am showered in

words. The more the merrier. But things are now moving beyond mere language. As a species we’ve evolved from rudimentary cave paintings to language and back to rudimentary graphics, albeit on our phones rather than slapped onto a random piece of granite. Emojis are the way of the future and it’s time to get on board.

There’s no point resisting. It won’t be like that time in 1990 when I de-

clared that personal computers were a ‘fad’, that we’d all soon come to our senses and go back to using typewriters. Not at all. (And, if you’re curious, this piece was written on a Smith Corona SL 470 – I’m so glad that I purchase typewriter ribbon in bulk!) Symbols are here to stay. In fact, at some point I suspect they’ll replace words altogether. Which would make for a shorter article. Or, for that mat-

ter, a far more succinct novel. Imagine Herman Melville’s ‘Moby Dick’ as an emoji. Libraries could downsize to something more like a pantry. But the real problem with being able to send work colleagues an emoji is the risk that you might send them the wrong emoji. That’s because they ‘smiley face’ emoji – which would absolutely be my emoji of choice in a work setting – has been placed right next to the ‘love heart’ emoji. There is, I feel, a world of difference between a smiley face emoji and a love heart. They’re not different points of the same scale. But despite this world of difference, on the email system they’re right next to each other which means that you only have to sneeze at the wrong moment and, suddenly, HR’s involved.

I don’t care how much colleagues like my email reminding them to use the recycle bins, it won’t deserve a love heart emoji. And I’d be horrified if, in responding, I missed the smiley face and hit the love heart instead. By any measure, it would be an odd response to a spreadsheet with last quarter’s sale figures.

To be fair, I should have seen it coming. For a while now, some of the platforms have allowed the use of ‘gifs’ – small pieces of footage that convey some kind of point, usually by appropriating a piece of pop culture ephemera that either delights or mystifies the people you work with.

Despite my lack of experience in the world of emojis, I am black belt at sending gifs.

Selecting the right gif is harder than you think. You’ve got to keep in light hearted without going so far as to insult anyone. Typically, I like to find something from an old movie or television show to get my point across. Sometimes it works. Other times it proves that I’m older than many of those with whom I work and they have no idea what it is I’m talking about.

When my gifs hit the mark, I receive a ton of ‘thumbs up’ emojis. When they don’t, I receive nothing but silence and a wide-berth in the corridor. There’s nothing quite like silence to age-shame you at work.

Change is the only constant. It’s better to embrace it. Already, I’ve deployed the emoji function in responding to emails. To date, there have been no incidents of the love-heart variety. That’s because of instead of flicking off a quick emoji, I approach emoji selection with all the dutiful care and preparation of a shuttle launch. I’m sure that whoever decided to include emojis in emails thought they would save time, but I am determined to prove them wrong.

Frankly, it’s hard to keep up with rapidly changing social expectations. It leaves me feeling fascinated but slightly apprehensive as to what the future may hold. I don’t how else to describe that feeling, but I’ll bet there’s an emoji for it. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Stonecats

pounce: Frankston YCW had a 21-point win over Mt Eliza.

Picture: Craig Barrett

Tigers keep up winning ways, Stonecats impress

MPNFL

By Brodie Cowburn

DIVISION ONE

BONBEACH got the better of Sorrento in a shootout last Saturday.

David Macfarlane Reserve hosted

the battle of the Sharks. Sorrento raced out to an early lead at home, but by half-time Bonbeach led by a goal.

Sorrento gained the lead back in the third term. They were ahead by 14 points at three-quarter-time.

Sorrento’s excellent kicking kept them in a good position. At three-

quarter-time they had kicked 12.1. Eleven goals were kicked during the thrilling final term. It was Bonbeach who emerged victorious. Bonbeach defeated Sorrento 16.4 (100) to 16.12 (108). Leigh Poholke booted six goals for Sorrento, and Trent Dennis-Lane kicked five for

Bonbeach.

Langwarrin nearly claimed their second win for the season against Rosebud last Saturday, but fell short.

The Kangaroos fought from behind after a four goals to zero first term. Rosebud was able to hold on though, and eventually claimed a seven point win 8.14 (62) to 10.9 (69).

Stephen Cumming and Josh Stevens were Rosebud’s best.

Dromana picked up their eighth consecutive win on Saturday. They defeated Pines by ten goals.

Frankston Bombers were 14 point winners over Red Hill at Baxter Park last weekend, and reigning premiers Frankston YCW jumped up to second place with a 21 point win over Mt Eliza.

DIVISION TWO

UNDEFEATED Karingal survived a late scare to keep their winning streak intact last weekend.

The Bulls played Pearcedale away from home. After a scrappy first half, Karingal opened up a 14 point lead heading into the final term.

Pearcedale booted four final quarter goals to close the gap, but they didn’t do enough to win. Karingal held on for a narrow 7.9 (51) to 8.9 (57) victory.

(87) to 26.15 (171). Jack Lonie booted six goals for Seaford.

Chelsea finished the round in third place after a 13.17 (95) to 9.8 (62) triumph over Tyabb. Edithvale-Aspendale defeated Crib Point by 70 points, Somerville beat Hastings by 37, and Devon Meadows comfortably beat Rye to close out the round.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Division One

Bonbeach v Pines, 2pm, Sat 3 June, Bonbeach Reserve

Dromana v Sorrento, 2pm, Sat

3 June, Dromana Recreation Reserve

Mt. Eliza v Frankston Bombers, 2pm, Sat 3 June, Emil Madsen Reserve

Rosebud v Frankston YCW, 2pm, Sat 3 June, Olympic Park Rosebud Red Hill v Langwarrin, 2pm, Sat 3 June, Red Hill Recreation Reserve

Division Two

Crib Point v Chelsea, 2pm, Sat 3 June, Crib Point Recreation Reserve

Devon Meadows v Seaford, 2pm, Sat 3 June, Glover Reserve

Scores galore: There were 63 scoring shots in the match between Mornington and Seaford, with Mornington taking the win.

Picture: Alan Dillon

Dale Alanis led from the front for Karingal with three vital goals. Matt Robinson, Alex Frawley, and Tom Curren were also among the best.

Mornington continued their promotion push with a huge victory over Seaford.

The ruthless Bulldogs booted 26 goals for the afternoon. Tim Susovich scored seven of them, and Jackson Calder scored five.

Mornington ended up winning 13.9

Tyabb v Edithvale-Aspendale, 2pm, Sat 3 June, Bunguyan Reserve

Pearcedale v Hastings, 2pm, Sat 3 June, Pearcedale Recreation Reserve

Karingal v Rye, 2pm, Sat 3 June, Karingal Football Club

Somerville v Mornington, 2pm, Sat 3 June, Somerville Football Club

Currie joins Baxter at Baxter

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

THE friendship between Aaran Currie and Liam Baxter played a major part in reuniting their striking partnership last week.

It led Currie to drop from State 2 to State 4 level quitting Frankston Pines and heading to Baxter Park.

Currie, whose CV includes spells at Langwarrin, St Albans Saints, Peninsula Strikers and Casey Comets joined Pines last year and along with teammate Baxter formed part of a formidable strike force that helped win promotion from State 3.

Baxter was Pines’ leading scorer but left at the end of the season.

Currie’s decision to leave Monterey Reserve last week caught the coaching staff and committee by surprise.

He sent a text message to Pines head coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor and told him that he wasn’t enjoying his football and wanted a change.

“I’m disappointed to lose him but I understand enjoyment is a massive part of playing,” Taylor said.

“You have to enjoy yourself or it becomes a chore.”

Currie made his debut for his new club in Baxter’s 2-1 home win on Saturday over Keysborough.

After going behind early in the second half Brodie Jones levelled with a superb header from a Liam Baxter corner in the 52nd minute but the home side had to wait until the 92nd minute for the winner.

That was when Keegan Myatt scored a “belter” after being put through by Aleks Dukic and although Keysborough keeper Max Krista got a hand to Myatt’s left-foot strike it still thundered into the net.

In other State 4 clashes Somerville drew 0-0 away to Sandown Lions in a fiery clash last weekend.

Josh Simmons was sent off in a match marred by player clashes and Somerville claims that a match steward struck senior coach Adam Steele.

There was no such drama at Spring Street Reserve where Sandringham overwhelmed Chelsea winning 5-0.

“Sandringham are a good team probably the best we’ve played,” Chelsea gaffer Carlo Melino said.

“They’re strong, well-structured and play really good football.”

In NPL2 Langwarrin had mixed fortunes after an excellent 2-1 away with over Kingston City early last week.

On Saturday at Lawton Park Langy lost 2-1 to 10-man Northcote who had Josh Knight shown a straight red in the first half.

Brad Blumenthal put Langy ahead in the 57th minute but a Sam Warde double – from a superb free-kick in the 77th minute and a gift from Langy’s Tristan Meaker in the 80th minute – gave the undermanned visitors a come-from-behind win.

In State 1 the top-of-the-table clash between Mornington and Malvern City at Dallas Brooks Park ended in a scoreless draw.

The result left Mornington second on the ladder equal on points with leader Eltham.

Mornington’s next three fixtures are away to FC Melbourne SRBIJA, away to South Springvale and at home against Casey Comets – a run of matches that could prove seasondefining.

In State 2 Peninsula Strikers drew 2-2 at home to Brandon Park, Skye United drew 2-2 away to Berwick City while Pines were hammered 5-0 at home by Knox City.

Strikers led after 12 minutes through a pinpoint Wayne Gordon cross that Huss Chehimi headed home.

Six minutes later Brandon Park equalised after a nice interchange saw the ball laid off for a tidy finish from Rasmus Juul.

The second half developed into an arm wrestle and in the 86th minute the visitors were reduced to 10 men when Stephen Tonios was sent off for a second yellow after an exchange with An-

drew Goff.

Strikers pushed to steal a winner but Calvin Delaney gave the ball away and Tommy Stanisavljevic made it 2-1 in the 92nd minute for what looked a likely decider.

But two minutes later Riley Anderton made a superb run in between the central defenders and onto Mo Chehimi’s flick to cooly slot home an equaliser.

Skye notched its fifth draw of the season at Berwick on Saturday.

The home side led at the interval but Jason Nowakowski levelled a minute into the second half with a header from a Nham Than cross.

Skye substitute Mitch Blake put the visitors ahead momentarily in the 83rd minute when he bundled the ball over the line but a minute later Angelo Rovegno Agama grabbed a point for Berwick.

At Monterey Reserve former Langwarrin player Ray Markley had a day out at Pines’ expense with a hat-trick.

Pines were poor up front, poor in midfield and shaky at the back where keeper Colby Jones looked uncertain at times.

Things won’t get any easier for the local side when it squares up to Brandon Park on Saturday but Joey O’Connor and Anish Khem should be back from injury.

Pines head coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor is hopeful that an international

Baxter boost: Aaran Currie in action for Baxter against Keysborough last weekend. Baxter won 2-1.

Picture: Darryl Kennedy

transfer certificate can be arranged for a Fijian player while star striker Dylan Waugh may be available next month after being absent through work commitments.

The big news in State 5 was the abandonment of the Barton v Mount Eliza match on Saturday.

Jordan Vacouftsis of Mount Eliza was taken to hospital after an off-theball incident that sparked an all-in brawl and Vacouftsis remained in hospital as we went to press.

There is video of the incident and it’s understood that Football Victoria and Victoria Police are investigating while some State 5 clubs are already considering boycotting Barton games.

In other State 5 news Aspendale got back to winning ways on Saturday with a 3-0 home win over Mount Martha.

A marauding first-half run from Dom Paul on the left enabled him to cut the ball back into the path of Kieran Hughes for the opener.

In the 63rd minute Paul was brought down inside the area and Hughes converted from the spot and the returning Jared Kilmartin completed the scoreline eight minutes later with a looping shot into the top corner.

Mentone won a hard-fought away match 2-1 against Casey Panthers last weekend.

A rash challenge by Kogulan Sabaratnam in the 8th minute allowed

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Casey to take the lead from the penalty spot.

Mentone levelled in the 58th minute when Dylan Taylor followed up on Marcus Spivey's saved penalty. Spivey made amends with the winner in the 79th minute controlling a freekick from Tyler Pollard and drilling the ball home.

Seaford United made the trip to Heatherbrae Reserve worthwhile on Saturday when it beat Bunyip District 3-2.

Harry McCartney reports that Seaford took the lead in the 8th minute when a poor clearance from Bunyip was struck sweetly first time by Aaron Vega and cannoned into the top left corner.

Vega’s brother Josh made it 2-0 in the 20th minute but a controversial penalty in the 38th minute gave the home side hope.

Cory Osorio restored Seaford’s twogoal cushion in the 55th minute when he was on the end of a slick interchange movement for an easy tap-in. The home side linesman played a pivotal role in a second penalty awarded in the 83rd minute and although this too was converted Seaford ran out a deserved winner.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Friday 2 June, 8.30pm: Chelsea v White Star Dandenong, Edithvale Recreation Reserve

Saturday 3 June, 3pm:

Langwarrin v Bulleen, Lawton Park

Peninsula Strikers v Hampton East Brighton, Centenary Park

Frankston Pines v Brandon Park, Monterey Reserve

Knox City v Skye Utd, Egan Lee Reserve

Somerville Eagles v Sandringham, Tyabb Central Reserve

Mount Eliza v Rosebud, Emil Madsen Reserve

Aspendale v Bunyip District, Jack Grut Reserve

Hampton Park Utd v Mentone, KM Reedy Reserve

Casey Panthers v Mount Martha, Prospect Hill Reserve

Saturday 3 June, 5pm:

Springvale City v Baxter, Ross Reserve

Saturday 3 June, 6.15pm: FC Melbourne SRBIJA v Mornington, Kevin Bartlett Reserve Seaford Utd BYE

Looking to occupy the kids and kids-at-heart over the school holidays?

A Pop-Up Indoor Cinema Children’s Film Night will be held on Friday 30 June, with a guest appearance by Remy, the Little Chef Rat, and some great giveaways to enjoy. Young creatives will love the apron decorating workshops being held for the kids over the school holidays, finishing with a grand finale parade of aprons on Sunday 25 June with lots of fantastic prizes to be won.

All throughout the month of June, be on the lookout for Remy, as he pops up at Taste Sorrento events. Take a photo with Remy and post with the tag #wheresremysorrento for a chance to win prizes.

With all these fun activities on offer, why not stay over and take up one of the fantastic deals on offer, staying in Sorrento’s finest accommodation.

Sorrento Chamber of Commerce President, Marco Di Pietrantonio said ‘We are thrilled to have Taste Sorrento returning after so many years. The month long program is jam packed with a variety of fantastic events, activities, and promotions, showcasing what Sorrento has to offer. I am proud to be part of such an exciting festival and look forward to sharing our village for all seasons with everyone.’

Apron Decorating Competition & Parade

Apron Decorating Competition & Parade.

Young creatives will love the apron decorating workshops being held over the school holidays, finishing with a grand finale parade of aprons on Sunday 25 June with lots of fantastic prizes to be won.

Sorrento is approximately 90 minutes from Melbourne CBD and is easily accessible by vehicle. The Sorrento to Queenscliff car and passenger ferry also makes for a relaxing way to cross the bay without having to deal with city traffic.

While in town, call in to the Sorrento Beachside Visitor Information Centre, and see the lovely staff and volunteers who can help enrich your experience while visiting the Mornington Peninsula.

Whether you're a food lover, a wine enthusiast, or simply looking for a fun and festive event to enjoy with family and friends, Taste Sorrento is the perfect destination for you. So much more than a food and beverage festival. Taste Sorrento 2023 has something for everyone.

For a comprehensive program guide, including all event details, visit tastesorrento.com.au.

Taste Sorrento is brought to you by the Sorrento Chamber of Commerce and Business Victoria, plus many local businesses and organisations, including 3MP, Mornington Peninsula News Group, Infinity Box, TimeOut and Functioning Together.

Finale Dinner

Taste Sorrento Finale Dinner hosted by Hotel Sorrento Friday 30 June from 6pm.

Celebrate the closing night of Taste Sorrento in Shihuishi! Join us for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, drinks, and entertainment. Talented Head Chef Jerry has prepared a Cantonese feast that will entice your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

Only one seating available, so book your tickets now!

www.hotelsorrento.com.au/shi-hui-shi/