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Council defends waste spending

Brodie Cowburn

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FRANKSTON Council has been funding millions of dollars of services unrelated to waste collection through its waste charge.

Each year, the state government sets a cap on how much councils can increase rates and municipal charges. The waste charge is not bound by that restriction. Frankston Council collected nearly $33.5 million through its waste charge in

the 2023/2024 financial year, its budget states. A spending breakdown of the waste charge obtained by Council Watch under freedom of information laws show that council spent around $21.1 million of that on kerbside waste collection, $3.6 million on waste collection at public bins and spaces, and the rest on other services.

From the waste charge, council budgeted nearly $3 million for street cleaning, $2.34 million for drainage and pit maintenance, $426,000 for graffiti removal, and $524,000 for “climate and sustainability”.

Frankston Council CEO Phil Cantillon says that other councils engage in similar practices, and that the charges are “reported to the Essential Services Commission by all local government organisations each year.”

“Like most councils, Frankston City utilises a waste management charge, under the Local Government Act 1989, to fund critical services such as waste collection, disposal and recycling, landfill rehabilitation, street cleaning, dumped rubbish, and graffiti management,” Cantillon said.

“These services are common across all councils and either charged via rates or waste-related charges. New guidelines were introduced by the Victorian government in December, seeking to create consistency across all local government about what is included in these charges.

Council supports these changes and will continue to be transparent about what is included in our charges going forward.

“We have worked through the impact of new guidelines, which will be reflected in the annual budget for the financial year 2025/26.”

Frankston Council’s website reads “we apply a waste service charge to your rates to recover the cost of council waste services”.

Local government minister Melissa Horne told 9 News last week that the waste charge spending is “clearly outside of the guidelines and clearly outside of the Local Government Act.”

Frankston Council’s 2024/2025 budget is at the consultation stage. The amount collected through the waste charge in 2024/2025 is projected to decrease slightly to $33.27 million.

CFA units

ttended a blaze at Frankie’s Coffee and Eats in Carrum Downs last week. The fire was quickly brought under control. A bin has been blamed for the blaze. See story page 5.

Pictures: Gary Sissons

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New powers to suspend councillors

THE state government will have greater powers to punish councillors if proposed changes to the Local Government Act 2020 are approved.

The state government introduced a Bill last week to reform local government processes. If the changes pass, the state government will have more control over councils after the October local government elections.

The proposed changes will hand the state government more power to step in and sanction councillors found to have committed acts of misconduct. A uniform code of conduct will also be written to apply to Victorian councils.

The Bill states that the local government minister can suspend a councillor for a year if they are “creating a serious risk to the health and safety of councillors, council staff, or other persons or is preventing the council from performing its functions, having received

a report from a municipal monitor or a Commission of Inquiry which found that to be the case”.

Arbiters will also be able to suspend councillors for up to three months under the proposed changes. Currently they may suspend councillors for a maximum period of one month.

In a statement, the state government said “since the last council elections in 2020, 56 councillors have resigned and 11 councils have had municipal monitors appointed, with one council suspended and one dismissed as a result of governance issues.” The statement read that the Bill will “introduce stronger sanctions for councillor misconduct and improved processes to resolve conduct matters earlier. The minister for local government will also have strengthened powers to deal with councillors who are putting health and safety at risk or are preventing their

council from performing its functions.”

Frankston Council was overseen by a state government-appointed monitor during the 2016-2020 term. During the 2020-2024 term former councillor Steven Hughes was suspended three times, and eventually resigned (“Councillor quits after three suspensions” The Times 18/12/23).

Local government minister Melissa Horne said that the changes would encourage good governance. “Victorians deserve councils that represent them and meet their needs – our reforms will enhance governance and accountability across all our councils,” she said. “Our reforms will create a uniform code of conduct across all councillors and introduce mandatory training, supporting councils to best represent the communities they serve.”

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COUNCILLORS will face more scrutiny from the state government under proposed legislation changes. Picture: Gary Sissons

Rooms for mental health care open

NEW bedrooms and outdoor areas are now open at the Frankston Youth Prevention and Recovery Care Unit.

The first stage of the redevelopment was finished last month. It included work on three refurbished bedrooms, a new bedroom pod, and outdoor areas.

The Frankston mental health facility, operated by Peninsula Health, offers 24/7 care for people aged between 16 and 25. The state government allocated the money for the redevelopment - it is spending $141 million to build five centres and refurbish three more statewide.

Victorian mental health minister Ingrid Stitt said the spending on mental health facilities followed Royal Commission recommendations. “We remain focused on implementing every one of the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System including YPARC so all young Victorians can get the mental health support they need,” she said.

“We’re giving young Victorians confidence that when they need mental health support, there are local services and facilities that will give them the tailored mental healthcare they need, close to home.”

Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said “I’m delighted to see this important upgrade at the YPARC in Frankston one step closer – this service is already helping young people across Frankston get the support they need.”

The second stage of the Frankston YPARC upgrade includes work on the kitchen facilities, activity rooms, and interview rooms.

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CONCEPT designs for the completed Frankston Youth Prevention and Recovery Care project. Pictures: Supplied

Rail loop plans on show

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

DEVELOPMENTS up to 18-storeys tall may be allowed in the area surrounding the planned suburban rail loop station in Cheltenham.

The Frankston line will link to the suburban rail loop at Cheltenham. The new station, walking distance from the existing Southland Station, will be the first in the rail loop.

The SRL has been given authority to draft new planning guidelines for the precincts surrounding SRL stations. The precincts are roughly equivalent to the 1.6 kilometre area around the stations.

Last week, the state government released its plans for the first SRL precincts. The plans show proposed height limits of up to 18 storeys near the new Cheltenham SRL Station.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said that planning changes were needed to accommodate the state’s growing population. “Melbourne is growing fast and with the suburban rail loop we’re making room for thousands of new homes in the right places – close to transport, jobs and services,” she said.

Suburban rail loop minister Danny Pearson said “we’ve taken on board years of community feedback and this is just the next step in a detailed and proper planning process that involves locals every step of the way.” Towers of up to 40 storeys could be

approved in Box Hill under the SRL’s plan. The state opposition has slammed the proposal - transport infrastructure shadow minister David Southwick said “the suburban rail loop was poorly planned and never properly scrutinised, leaving it with a $21 billion funding shortfall on the first stage alone.”

“Now that even the federal Labor government has walked away from the SRL money pit, the Allan Labor government are trying to jam 40-storey towers into residents’ backyards to make up for their mismanagement,” Southwick said.

The Albanese federal government has so far put in $2.2 billion for the project.

Victorian shadow planning minister James Newbury has urged local governments to advocate against the planned changes. “Communities and councils who oppose the Allan Labor government destroying their amenity need to stand up and use their voices before it is too late,” he said.

SRL East, the first section of the planned rail loop, will link the Frankston line at Cheltenham to the Lilydale line at Box Hill via six new underground stations. It is scheduled to be completed in 2035, and is expected to cost upwards of $30 billion.

A planning scheme amendment will still need to be approved before the proposed changes (pictured right) are applied. The final plans are expected to be exhibited at the end of the year. To view the SRL plans visit srleastvisions. com.au

Fire at Frankie’s

A FIRE broke out at Frankie’s Coffee and Eats in Carrum Downs last week.

The blaze was sparked at around 7.40pm on 2 May. Five trucks from the Skye and Carrum Downs CFA units attended along with Fire Rescue Victoria crews. They declared the scene under control a little before 8pm.

In a statement, the CFA said a bin was the cause of the fire. “CFA responded to a structure fire at Carrum Downs at around 7.40pm on 2 May,” the CFA said. “Crews extinguished

a fire in a bin inside the structure. Victoria Police was also called to the scene. The incident was declared safe and under control at 7:55pm.”

POLICE fight a fire at Frankie’s Cafe in Carrum Downs last week.

Pictures: Gary Sissons

Police car rammed

A POLICE car was rammed during an alleged burglary in Carrum Downs last week.

Police say that two people in a black Toyota Landcruiser, allegedly stolen from Safety Beach on 28 March, broke into a business on the corner of Aster Avenue and Lathams Road at around 6.15am on 1 May. Police attended and arrived while the alleged offenders were loading items into the trailer.

Police parked in front of the car. They allege the driver rammed the police car, then reversed into the store. The store sustained significant damage.

The car was driven out a window and into a garden bed, police say. They arrested the passenger, but the driver fled on a bike.

A 36-year-old Seaford woman was charged with theft, theft of motor vehicle, theft of trailer, burglary, possess drug of dependence, and possess controlled weapon. She was bailed to appear at the Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 24 May. One police officer sustained minor injuries during the alleged incident.

Police have asked any witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppers.com. au

Police patrol roads

NEARLY 7000 traffic offences were detected on Victorian roads between 24 and 28 April.

Victoria Police conducted operation “Tribute” over the ANZAC Day period. During that time they recorded 6857 offences.

Nearly 2800 of the detected offences were for speeding. 441 people were caught driving unlicensed or disqualified, 308 were caught on their phones, and 168 people failed drink driving tests.

Victoria Police road policing assistant commissioner Glenn Weir said “ANZAC Day is an important time of reflection and paying our respects, however it’s a shame we don’t see this extended to people’s behaviour on the roads. There is a clear lack of regard for the rules despite our continuous warnings that police will be out enforcing during high-risk periods – almost 7,000 offences detected over five days is disappointing.”

“Of particular concern is the high number of people we are catching who should not be behind the wheel – these individuals show a blatant disregard for the road rules and to the safety of all other road users. The number of people fined for things that are so easily avoidable, like using a mobile phone or failing to wear a seatbelt, also remains baffling to us.”

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Calls for Western Port framework

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MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council is again calling on the state government to “develop a strategic framework” for Western Port.

According to the shire the framework should include the restoration and protection of Western Port’s marine environment and catchment area.

It would also establish an “ecologically sustainable and thriving economy”.

The shire’s meeting was held later on the same day that the business lobby group Committee for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula held a Future Forum which saw state and MPs come under pressure over developments in Western Port.

green economy” but pointed out that Western Port’s wetlands were of international importance and any potential negative impacts should be carefully considered.

Before making their decision councillors received a comprehensive report by strategic project planning officer Ersi Ni outlining the background to the shire’s current Western Port policy.

The Committee for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula’s Future Forum was attended by MPs, councillors (Frankston and Mornington Peninsula), business representatives and not-for-profit organisations who “discussed the long-term vision and strategy required for the peninsula and Frankston to respond to the challenges which will be thrown at us over the next 20 years”.

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The shire’s policy update for the Port of Hastings comes in the wake of federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek ruling that plans for a terminal to assemble offshore wind turbines at Hastings were unacceptable.

Plans for a plant to liquify hydrogen gas produced from brown coal in the Latrobe Vally have yet to be submitted to Plibersek even though the Victorian and federal governments have each agreed to pay $50 million towards the project.

The shire lists “recreation, nature conservation and tourism” among its “major considerations” in planning for Western Port.

The council at its Tuesday 16 April public meeting called for “certainty” from the state government in regard to the future of the port and the release of land not be needed for the port “to unlock the potential of this region and provide much needed land for housing, employment, agriculture and conservation”.

In a lengthy five-part decision, the council said it supported the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy and wanted “a local

Committee CEO Josh Sinclair said discussions at the forum would help “form the basis of the committee’s strategic plan and future advocacy projects”.

Issues included affordable housing for “key” workers and visitors; public transport; rezoning land at Hastings for housing and “industry opportunities”; aged care; the need for a convention and exhibition centre; equitable access to education; redevelopment of Rosebud Hospital; “sustainable” tourism opportunities for the peninsula and a revitalised Frankston; cutting red tape to encourage economic growth; and lobbying “governments with a collective voice through the committee and collaboration with our partners”.

“The contributions [at the forum] were bold and forward-thinking, and they’ll help us articulate a collective voice that we want to take all the way to Spring Steet and Canberra,” Sinclair said.

“Developing our key advocacy goals and strategies alongside local government, local businesses and big employers, and community groups ensures wide-reaching feedback from the peninsula community.”

Dumped rubbish a growing problem

PEOPLE are being urged to take number plates and track details of people dumping rubbish on the Mornington Peninsula as dumping rates soar.

Rubbish dumping continues to be a major issue on the peninsula, with Snap Send Solve data showing there are up to three times the number of complaints from peninsula residents compared to some other parts of Victoria.

Dumping, along with fallen trees and car parking issues, are among the top five recurring complaints on the peninsula.

In the south metro region, which includes Mornington Peninsula, there were 320 per cent more complaints about rubbish in 2022 than in eastern metropolitan areas, and 188 per cent more complaints about parking and car issues.

Snap Send Solve founder Danny Gorog says

rubbish dumping on the peninsula could be related to the rural spaces and ability to dump discreetly.

“Yes, there could be something in that, people complain about tip fees, but many are basically lazy,” he said.

IT expert Gorog created the Snap Send Solve App after trying to complain about broken playgroup equipment in St Kilda.

“I was at a playground with my young daughter and the swing was broken, it wasn’t easy trying to get it fixed,” he said.

Illegal dumping is becoming more of a problem across Melbourne, with 25 per cent more rubbish being dumped in some suburbs according to the app.

While rubbish can be reported directly to

Peninsula Shire Council or Snap Send Solve, it can also be reported to the Environmental Protection Agency on 1300 372 842.

The EPA says illegal waste disposal is a crime that impacts the health of the community and threatens natural ecosystem.

Clearing dumped waste costs Victorians around $30 million a year.

Landowners are responsible for preventing uncontrolled access to land where waste can be dumped. This may include fencing or taking other precautions.

If land is leased to tenants, land owners may also be liable for contaminated material left on the property. This can apply even if you did not put it there.

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Crossing roads closed for works

ROADS will be closed around the level crossings in Warrigal Road in Mentone and Parkers Road in Parkdale this month while works take place to remove the crossings.

Concrete beams are set to be installed over the next two months. Works previously planned for April have moved to May and June.

The Warrigal Road level crossing will close from 7 May to 10 May, then again for three days in mid-June. The Parkers Road crossing closes between 13 and 17 May, and then for three days in late June.

The state government plans to make the Frankston line level crossing-free by 2029.

To read a full rundown of the changed traffic conditions visit bigbuild.vic.gov. au/library/level-crossing-removal-project/ frankston/parkdale/notices/road-closureswarrigal-road-and-parkers-road

Lottery win celebrated

A LANGWARRIN woman has won $4.8 million from a lottery ticket.

The woman was the sole winner in division one of the Set for Life draw on 29 April.

The $4.8 million prize will be paid to her in monthly $20,000 installments.

The winner said she felt “sick, but happy sick” after winning.

“I’m thanking my lucky stars for getting out of the house and buying that ticket - look what’s happened. I keep checking my ticket because I can’t believe it. Because it’s unregistered, I’ve placed it safely under my pillow. I can’t let it get out of my sight.”

The winning ticket was bought at Euro Garages Australia in Frankston North.

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COMPLAINTS about rubbish, trees and car parking are high on the complaints lists of Mornington Peninsula residents. Pictures: Supplied

Celebrating First Nations at McClelland Gallery

May 18, Free event, 12-4pm.

IN its second year, an impressive line-up of First Nations musicians, performers and storytellers will share their talent at McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery as McClelland hosts a special Celebrating First Nations event, Saturday 18 May, 12 – 4pm.

Performers include virtuoso didgeridoo artists, the Ganga Giri Band with the Djarlo Dance Group; musician Charlie Woods with her Charlie Needs Braces project; the harmonic singer/songwriter and storyteller Carissa Nyalu and the songstress Trudy Fatnowna Edgeley. The event will be MC’d by entertainer and activist Jony Berry.

Community is warmly welcomed to experience an afternoon of free entertainment; all ages and cultures are invited to enjoy the performances. Check out the market stalls from local creatives or learn about Australian animals with Funky Farm. McClelland is proudly committed to raising awareness of and celebrating First Nations Peoples’ culture and wisdom through their public programming, with creativity and inclusion.

The event is sponsored by Service Stream and several independent anonymous donors whose support is greatly appreciated. Admission is FREE. The event will take place among the beautiful natural landscape and sculptures of the park. Visitors can also explore the gallery to see exhibitions, Visionary: recent donations to the McClelland Collection, the Rick Amor Drawing Award and Ron Mueck’s Wildman.

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The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

FRIDAY

WIDOWS

ABC TV PLUS, 8.30pm

THURSDAY LAW & ORDER: SVU TEN, 8.30pm

When you’ve been playing a police officer for 25 years like Mariska Hargitay (pictured), you could be forgiven for sometimes forgetting that catching crims is not your real job. For this long-running series, the yellow tape between fact and fiction can blur, but none more so than when Hargitay, who plays Olivia Benson, was mistaken for a law officer by a lost girl while shooting this latest series. In “Truth Embargo”, she teams up with the FBI on an unsolved case.

Flush with an outstanding cast, including Aussies Elizabeth Debicki (pictured) and Jacki Weaver along with Colin Farrell, Liam Neeson, Robert Duvall and Viola Davis, this stylish thriller from 12 Years A Slave director Steve McQueen lauds female strength and tenacity. In seedy Chicago, four criminals are killed, leaving behind their partners and a huge debt to recover. With no glimmer of hope in sight, the women team up to finish their husbands’ heist.

SUNDAY

LOUIS THEROUX INTERVIEWS...

ABC TV PLUS, 8.30pm

Louis Theroux (pictured) exudes a charming naivety with his laidback interview style, nimbly unravelling his subjects’ essence. From paedophiles to religious extremists, the child medication epidemic and Vegas gamblers, the Brit has made a name for himself by tackling challenging subjects and people. In this second season, Theroux treks through mental health and political wounds.

SUNDAY A MOST VIOLENT YEAR

SBS WORLD MOVIES, 8.30pm

This ’80s-set crime thriller is atmospheric and engrossing. Even better, its story delving into the underbelly of the American Dream strikes a chord. Headlined by esteemed actors Jessica Chastain (pictured) and Oscar Isaac, this subtle and slick crime drama drips with tension. Set in 1981 New York, fuel supplier Abel (Isaac) – a hardworking man who wants to break free from the roots of his immigrant family – is endeavouring to successfully run his business, which was afforded to him through his wife Anna’s (Chastain) father, but the intimidation and corruption of his competitors is getting in the way. It’s a gritty, sophisticated and suspenseful film that will linger with the viewer.

Thursday, May 9

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. (PGa, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 This Is Going To Be Big. (PG, R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (R) 2.30 QI. (PG, R) 3.00 Ningaloo Nyinggulu. (R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

Tipping Point. (PG, R)

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6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG, R) 10.55 The Lost World Of Joseph Banks. (PGl, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Alone Australia. (Ml, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 5. Highlights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Jealous Friendship. (2021, Mav) 2.00 The Chase. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Love Stories In Sunflower Valley. (2021, G, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 ABBA And The Secrets Of Swedish Pop. The story of Swedish supergroup ABBA.

8.50 Our Law. (Mal, R) Follows First Nations cadets and officers.

10.05 Blue Lights. (Malv)

11.10 SBS World News Late.

11.40 Illegals. (Madlv) 12.30 The Responder. (Madl, R) 2.25 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.20 World’s Most Luxurious Holidays. (R) 4.15 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)

4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PGl, R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 9. Carlton v Melbourne. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News. (R) 11.30 The Amazing Race. (PGl, R) Hosted by Phil Keoghan. 1.00 Fortitude. (MA15+a, R) Michael and Ingrid discover Freya is missing.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Mega Zoo. (PGm, R) 8.30 100 Days That Rocked The Royals. (PGa) A look at 2024 for the royal family. 10.00 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners: Geas. (Mv) 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av) 12.15 The First 48. (Mal, R) 1.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.00 Drive TV. (R) 2.30 Global Shop.

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Documentarian Louis Theroux

Friday, May 10

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

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. (Malv, R) 2.00 Queen Of Oz. (Ml, R) 2.30 White Fever. (Mls, R) 2.55 Ningaloo Nyinggulu. (R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.20 WorldWatch. 10.05 Peer To Peer. (PGa, R) 10.35 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG, R) 11.25 The Lost World Of Joseph Banks. (Ma, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 6. Highlights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Fatal Flatline. (2020, Mav, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning.

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Hannah Moloney installs a frog pond.

8.30 Silent Witness. (Ma) An abandoned truck containing multiple dead bodies exposes a shocking human trafficking case.

9.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

10.00 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Final, R) With guests Concetta Caristo and Dave Hughes. 10.35 White Fever. (Mls, R)

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.20 Grand Designs. (PG, R)

12.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.55 Traces. (Madls, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final. (R) From Malmö, Sweden. 10.00 ABBA In Concert. (R) Coverage of performances by ABBA.

11.05 SBS World News Late.

11.35 L’Opera. (Mal, R)

3.20 World’s Most Luxurious Holidays. (R)

4.15 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG, R)

4.45 Bamay. (R)

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

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: Widows. (2018, MA15+) 10.35 MOVIE: Veronica Mars. (2014, PG) 12.25am Would I Lie To You? 1.25 QI. 1.55 ABC News Update. 2.00 Close. 5.00 Hoopla. 5.15 Ready, Jet, Go! 5.25 Alva’s World. 5.40 Late Programs. ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am

6am Morning Programs. 1.25pm Hunting Aotearoa. 1.55 Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 The Magic Canoe. 3.25 Wolf Joe. 3.35 Nanny Tuta.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 9. Geelong v Port Adelaide. 10.00 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 10.45 Armchair Experts. (M) A panel discusses all things AFL. 11.30 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.

12.00 Celebrity Obsessed: John Lennon. (Mav, R)

1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

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

(34) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Medical Emergency. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC

(2009, PG) 9.05 MOVIE: Black

MOVIE: Romance At The Vineyard. (2023, G) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Take Me Home. (PG) Two puppies are in need a new home.

8.30 MOVIE: When Harry Met Sally. (1989, Mls, R) Two friends who have known each other for years obsess over whether sex would ruin their relationship. Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher. 10.30 MOVIE: Analyze That. (2002, Mlsv, R) Billy Crystal.

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.30 Destination WA.

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. Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Ready Steady Cook. Hosted by Miguel Maestre. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGls, R) Compilation of highlights from the series featuring Taylor Swift, Daniel Craig, Eddie Redmayne and many more. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.25 Story Of Late Night. 1.10 Criminal Planet. 2.05 The Swiping Game. 2.25 Bananas. 2.30 Over The Black Dot. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.25 Shortland St. 5.55 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.45 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.35 Adam Eats The 80s. 8.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 7. 1.35am Late Programs.

Brideshead Revisited. Continued. (2008, PG) 8.15 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 10.00 L.A. Story. (1991, M) 11.50 Man Of The Year. (2006, M) 2pm Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 3.50 Lola. (1961, PG, French) 5.25 55 Steps. (2017, PG) 7.30 The Young Victoria. (2009, PG) 9.30 Queen Of Hearts. (2019, MA15+, Swedish) 11.50 Our Kind Of Traitor. (2016, MA15+) 1.50am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Manifest. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 10. Parramatta Eels v Brisbane Broncos. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.40 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)

4.30

Nanny. 3.30

5.00 Bewitched. 5.30

(2017,

7.30 MOVIE: Toy Story 2. (1999) 9.30 MOVIE: Wonder. (2017, PG) 11.50 Dating No Filter. 12.20am Love Island UK. 2.30 Manifest. 3.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive. 4.00 Transformers: Cyberverse. 4.30 Late Programs.

Saturday, May 11

(PGv, R) 2.15

(PG, R) 1.30

Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 3.00 Monty Don’s Japanese Gardens. (R) 4.00 This Is Going To Be Big. (PG, R) 5.00 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (Ml, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Australian Story: Face To Fake – Chelsea Bonner. (R) 6.30 Back Roads: Boulia, Queensland. (R) Hosted by Heather Ewart.

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

7.30 Father Brown. (Mav) Father Brown encounters an old friend.

8.15 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) A butterfly collector and founding member of a global society, Circulus, is found murdered.

9.50 After The Party. (MA15+l, R) Penny tries to put the past behind her.

10.35 Shetland. (Mal, R)

11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 7. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Phase III Odyssey. (Mal) 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Sailing. SailGP. Round 10. Highlights. 3.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.00 Sports Woman. (Premiere) 4.30 UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 7. Highlights. 5.30 War Gamers. (Premiere, PGa)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final. (R) From Malmö, Sweden. 10.00 Rock Legends: ABBA. A look at supergroup ABBA. 10.55 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces: Kensington. (PGa, R) A look at Kensington Palace.

11.45 Everything You Love. (Mal)

12.45 While The Men Are Away. (Mdsv, R) 1.45 Erotic Stories. (MA15+s, R) 3.55 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG, R)

4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

5.00 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. The Coast Race Day, Caulfield Race Day, Hollindale Stakes Day and Goodwood 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 9. Richmond v Western Bulldogs.

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.

12.30 Celebrity Obsessed: Steven Spielberg. (MA15+av, R) Examines the case of Jonathan Norman.

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) Dr Harry helps an Olympian.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Mystic. (R) Issie faces a race against time to find the wild herd.

4.30 Tales Of Aluna. (Premiere)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Explore TV: Portugal & Spain. (R) 1.00 Ageless. (PGal) 1.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) 2.00 My Way.

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Jeopardy! Australia. Hosted by Stephen Fry.

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

11.15 MOVIE: Song To Song. (2017, Madlns) Ryan Gosling.

1.30 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. (Premiere) Advice on outsmarting online scammers. 6.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Final, Madl) With junior doctors across the NHS on strike, ambulance crews respond to several road traffic accidents, including one where a man requires advanced pain relief after severely injuring his private parts. 11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 Fire Country. (Mv, R) The crews respond to a train crash. 1.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGav, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. 11.30 Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final. 2pm Patriot Brains. 2.55 WorldWatch. 3.50 PBS News. 4.50 Woman. 5.15 Shortland St. 5.45 The Food That Built The World. 7.25 Impossible Engineering. 8.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 8. 1.35am The X-Files. 3.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.50pm Kiri And Lou. 6.55 Supertato. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.05 MythBusters. 10.55 Portlandia. 11.40 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 12.15am Upstart Crow. 1.15 Would I Lie To You? 1.50 ABC News Update. 1.55 Close. 5.00 Hoopla. 5.15 Ready, Jet, Go! 5.25 Alva’s World. 5.40 Late Programs.

Coast Race Day, Caulfield Race Day, Hollindale Stakes Day and Goodwood Day. 5.30

Vet. 7.30

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 MOVIE: My Learned Friend. (1943, PG) 12.30pm MOVIE: Laughter In Paradise. (1951) 2.30 MOVIE: Ski Party. (1965, PG) 4.30 Rugby League. Women’s Pacific Four Series. Australia v Canada. 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 12. Waratahs v ACT Brumbies. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 9.45 MOVIE: Sicario. (2015, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Kyurem Vs The Sword Of Justice. (2012) 2.55 MOVIE: Waiting For The Light. (1990, PG) 4.50 The Bradshaw Bunch. 5.20 MOVIE: Gremlins. (1984, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Johnny English. (2003, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. (1999, M) 11.15 MOVIE:

6.00 Heathrow. 6.30

8.30

Frankston Times

Sunday, May 12

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Monty Don’s French Gardens. (R) 3.30 Forever Summer With Nigella. (R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of Australia. (PG, R) 4.45 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Lindy Lee And The Cosmos.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (Ma)

A pregnant mother falls ill.

8.30 After The Party. (Malns)

After a death in the family leaves Penny feeling like an outsider, she spirals into dangerous territory.

9.20 The Luminaries. (Madlv) Lauderback is blackmailed.

10.15 Shetland. (Malv, R)

11.15 Savage River. (Mal, R)

12.10 The Messenger. (Malv, R)

1.00 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Landline. (R) 4.30 Art Works. (PGl, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 6.55pm Supertato. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Louis Theroux Interviews... (Return) 9.20 You Can’t Ask That. 9.50 MOVIE: Going The Distance. (2010, MA15+) 11.35 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 1am Would I Lie To You? 1.30 All My Friends Are Racist. 2.40 ABC News Update. 2.45 Close. 5.00 Hoopla. 5.15 Ready, Jet, Go! 5.25 Alva’s World. 5.40 Late Programs. ABC TV PLUS (22)

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Kickin’ Back With Gilbert McAdam. 12.30 MOVIE: Manganinnie. (1980, PG) 2.05 The Song Keepers. 3.40 Going Places. 4.40 The Other Side. 5.10 Going Native. 5.40 Strait To The Plate. 6.10 News. 6.20 Wild New Zealand. 7.30 Everything’s Gonna Be All White. 8.30 MOVIE: Who We Are: A Chronicle Of Racism In America. (2021, PG) 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.45 Phase III Odyssey. (Mal) 11.30 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PGaw, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Blind Sailing. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 4.00 Sports Woman. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 8. Highlights. 5.30 War Gamers. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. (R) From Malmö, Sweden.

12.00 Jimmy Carter: Rock And Roll President. (PGad, R)

1.45 My Childhood, My Country: 20 Years In Afghanistan. (Ma, R)

3.25 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. (Mav, R)

4.20 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG, R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R) 1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Melbourne Weekender. (PG) Takes a look at all Melbourne has to offer.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGa) Hosted by Samantha Armytage. 8.40 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation. 9.40 The Latest: Seven News. 10.10 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Killer Storm. (M, R) A look at Melbourne’s 2016 killer storm. 11.10 Quantum Leap. (Mv) Ben leaps into a bounty hunter.

12.10 Emerald City. (Final, MA15+hv) 1.05 Parenthood. (PGads, 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 My Greek Odyssey. 7.00 Tomorrow’s World. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 Escape To The Country. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Escape To The Country. 1pm

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 The Summit. (Return, PGl)

8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) A look at the latest round of football.

10.40 9News Late.

11.10 Transplant. (MA15+m, R) 12.00 David Attenborough’s Green Planet. (R)

1.00 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. (R)

2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Ms, R) 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. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) A fresh batch of talented and passionate amateur cooks competes to impress the judges. 9.00 FBI. (Mv) After multiple people are killed with a poisonous gas in broad daylight, the team races to find the murderer, who they believe is tied to an eco-terrorist plot. 12.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 The Bowls Show. (Premiere) 10.30 The Movie Show. 11.30 Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final. 2pm Most Expensivest. 2.50 The Story Of. 3.20 The Bee Whisperer. 4.20 WorldWatch. 4.45 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.15 Shortland St. 5.45 Alone Denmark. (Premiere) 6.55 Abandoned Engineering. 7.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 9. 1.35am Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am The Movie Show. 6.25 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 8.15 Hit The Road. (2021, PG, Farsi) 10.05 Lola. (1961, PG, French) 11.40 The Young Victoria. (2009, PG) 1.40pm The China Syndrome. (1979, PG) 3.55 55 Steps. (2017, PG) 6.05 The Age Of Innocence. (1993, PG) 8.30 A Most Violent Year. (2014, MA15+) 10.45 Petite Maman. (2021, PG, French) 12.05am Late Programs.

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Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 10.25 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.50 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (R) 11.40 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PG, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.15 Heritage Rescue. (R) 3.05 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 9. Highlights.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas.

10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Final, R) 11.40 Planet America. (R) 12.15 Grand Designs. (Ml, R) 1.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.45 Monty Don’s French Gardens. (R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PGl, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines: Artificial Intelligence. Tony Robinson explores AI.

8.25 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PG) The new baby raven is named.

9.20 24 Hours In Emergency: Sliding Doors. (Malv, R) A consultant treats a 15-year-old schoolgirl.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Christian. (Malv)

11.40 My Brilliant Friend. (Mls, R) 3.40 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. (Mav, R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.05pm MOVIE: Pokémon 3: The Spell Of Unknown. (2001, PG) 3.35 MOVIE: The Red Shoes: Next Step. (2023, PG) 5.50 MOVIE: Toy Story. (1995) 7.30 MOVIE: Now You See Me 2. (2016, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Roadkill. (2022, MA15+) Midnight Love Island UK. 2.00 Life After Lockup. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive. 4.00 Power Players. 4.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Pawn Stars. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 Dipper’s

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (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 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl) Hosted by Samantha Armytage. 9.00 9-1-1. (Ma) Hen and Karen welcome a new addition to their family. Buck navigates his new feelings.

10.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav) The team hunts an activist-turned-terrorist.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Police Custody USA: Meth Wars. (Madl, R)

12.30 Parenthood. (PGas, R)

2.30 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. (PGl, R) 1.45 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Summit. (PGl) Presented by Jai Courtney. 9.10 Paramedics. (Mm) Dan is in a race against time treating a woman who feels like her heart is leaping out of her chest. Laura and Aaron confront a nightmare situation.

10.10 Footy Classified. (M)

11.10 9News Late.

11.40 La Brea. (Mav) 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 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

7.30

10.00

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Return, Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 Anne Edmonds: Why Is My Bag All Wet? (Mls) Stand-up special with comedian Anne Edmonds. 11.10 10’s Late News. 11.35 The Project. (R) 12.35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Insight. 10.30 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. 3pm WorldWatch. 3.25 Lives In Action. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 10.20 Alone Australia. 11.20 Over The Black Dot. 1am VICE Guide To Film. 1.50 South Park. 2.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MythBusters. 9.20 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.05 Louis Theroux: Law And Disorder In Philadelphia. 11.05 Would I Lie To You? 12.05am QI. 12.35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 1.20 Preppers. 2.20 MOVIE: Veronica Mars. (2014, PG) 4.10 ABC News Update. 4.15 Close. 5.00 Hoopla. 5.15 Ready, Jet, Go! 5.25 Late Programs. ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am The China Syndrome. Continued. (1979, PG) 7.55 The Age Of Innocence. (1993, PG) 10.25 Freshman Year. (2020, M) 12.20pm

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1.50 Dr Quinn. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: Eureka Stockade. (1949) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Harry Wild. 10.40 London Kills. 11.50 Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Manifest. 3.00 Bewitched. 3.30 Full House. 4.00 Kenan. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (2015, M) 10.50 Seinfeld.

Tuesday, May 14

ABC (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 The Pacific. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 After The Party. (Malns, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Back In Time For Dinner. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.20 Four Corners. (R) 12.05 Q+A. (R) 1.05 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.25 Parliament Question Time. 2.25 Grand Designs. (Ml, R) 3.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.00 Forever Summer With Nigella. (R) 4.25 Landline. (R) 4.55 Art Works. (PGl, R) 5.25 Budget 2024: A 7.30 Special. (R)

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

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 10.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PGa, R) 11.00 The Shape Of History. (PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Heritage Rescue. (R) 3.05 Living Black. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.00 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Miranda Otto. (PG)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi. 9.30 Dateline: Activists Or Extremist? Meets the climate crusaders in Australia and Germany.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.05 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence. (Malv, R) 11.55 Lost Luggage. (Premiere, MA15+a) 1.55

Miniseries: Conviction: The Case Of Stephen Lawrence. (Ma, R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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 White Fever. 9.00 The Witchfinder. 10.00 Portlandia. 10.40 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 MOVIE: Widows. (2018, MA15+) 1.45am ABC News Update. 1.50 Close. 5.00 Hoopla. 5.15 Ready, Jet, Go! 5.25 Alva’s World. 5.40 Late Programs.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am The Man Who Knew Infinity. Continued. (2015, PG) 7.40 Petite Maman. (2021, PG, French) 9.00 The China Syndrome. (1979, PG) 11.15 Rosa’s Wedding. (2020, M) 1.10pm Styx. (2018, M) 3.00 The Age Of Innocence. (1993, PG) 5.30 Lunana: A

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

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

9.05 Miniseries: The Marlow Murder Club. (M) Part 3 of 4. Judith Potts, Becks Starling and Suzie Harris are brought in to help the police investigation.

10.05 The Latest: Seven News.

10.35 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Jane Thurgood-Dove. (Mav, R)

11.35 The Real Manhunter: The Dream City Cinema Fire. (Mav, R)

12.35 Gold Digger. (Madl, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Summit. (PGl)

8.50 Clarkson’s Farm: Council-ing. (Mlm) The day of the council’s decision arrives.

9.50 Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Road Trip. (PGl)

10.50 9News Late.

11.20 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, 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 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. (Mv) NCIS comes under attack from an old enemy.

10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. 11.30 Super Maximum Retro Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.25 UFOs. 1.00 Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons. 1.55 Hunters. 2.45 Where Are You Really From? 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Shortland St. 5.45 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.25 Travel Man. 8.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 10. 1.35am Late Programs.

Wednesday, May 15

Q+A. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time.

Back In Time For Dinner. (R)

Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

Grand Designs. (PG, R)

Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 10. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.15 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (R) 11.05 The Story Of Spice. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 10. Highlights.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG)

8.30 Gruen. (Return) Presented by Wil Anderson. 9.10 White Fever. (Final, Mls) Jane and Yu Chang have

9.35 QI. (Ms) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

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Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 The Luminaries. (Madlv, R) 12.05

(MA15+l, R) 12.25 Parliament Question Time. 1.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 2.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PGl, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml) A dangerous storm hits.

8.35 Swift Street. (Mlv) Elsie is kidnapped by debt collector Johnny when Robert heads out to collect on the car insurance scam.

9.30 Concorde: The Race For Supersonic. (Mav, R) Part 2 of 2. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 You Shall Not Lie. (MA15+als) 12.00 Black Sands. (Malnv, R) 3.55 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Programs. 6.50pm Kiri And Lou. 6.55 Supertato. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Miniseries: Time. 9.30 Wreck. 11.00 Louis Theroux Interviews... 11.45 Would I Lie To You? 12.45am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 1.10 MOVIE: The Babadook. (2014, M) 2.40 ABC News Update. 2.45 Close. 5.00 Hoopla. 5.15 Ready, Jet, Go! 5.25 Alva’s World. 5.40 Late Programs. ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom. (2019, PG, Dzongkha) 8.05 The 400 Blows. (1959,

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.35 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (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. (PGav)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGa) 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 Parenthood. (Ma, R)

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. (PGl, R) 1.30 Ageless: The Phoenix. (PGal, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

9News Afternoon.

Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Mal) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 Ski Rescue Downunder. (Premiere) The start of the season brings thousands of excitable guests to Mt Hutt in New Zealand.

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

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 The Equalizer. (Mv, R)

11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 Explore TV: Portugal & Spain. (R) 2.00 Drive TV. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 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 To Be Advised. 9.40 FBI: International. (Mv) After an American tourist is killed while visiting Stockholm with his girlfriend, the Fly Team works to take down the Ultras responsible.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

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May Fete. Sat 11 May, 9am - 1pm High Street Uniting Church 16-18 High Street Frankston. A variety of stalls: homemade jams, cakes, unique hand crafts, books, plants, trash & treasure and market stalls. Info: 9781 3092 or email gd.peacock@bigpond.com.au.

Veterans & their Families Expo

Sat May 18, 11am - 3pm. Free event for veterans & their families. Over 30 stallholders providing information, plus children’s entertainment, live music and loads more Frankston RSL (Simpson Room) 183 Cranbourne Road, Frankston.

Cake Decorators Assoc of Vic - Frankston Branch. Learn more about cake decorating! Join us at one of our workshops or demonstration days. 1st Saturday, every 2nd month. Next meeting - Saturday June 1

Details: www.facebook.com/FrankstonCDAV or email: frankstoncdav@gmail.com

Women’s Singing Workshop

Enjoy acappella harmony singing at the Southern Sounds Chorus. Saturday June 15, 9:30a.m. -12:30p.m. FREE workshop. Friendly group of all-age women. Venue: Somerville Community House Hall,1/21 Worwong Ave, Somerville. Contact Judy on 0412 063 003 to register.

Community Visitors - Kingston & Peninsula Area. The Office of the Public Advocate is seeking volunteers in the Kingston & Peninsula area to become Community Visitors. For more information email: opavolunteers@justice.vic.gov.au or call the Volunteer Coordinator on 0418 931 247.

Peninsula Transport Assist

Want to volunteer, but also want flexibility? Drive your own car and assist those in our community. Bus drivers also needed for 12- and 24-seater buses. To contact P.T.A: phone: 9708 8241, email info@peninsulatransportassist.org or website: www.peninsulatransportassist.org

Free Digital Literacy Classes at Frankston Library. Frankston City Libraries is committed to building online safety. Learn new skills or dive into interesting topics, with our free, in-person sessions. May’s sessions include Facebook, scams, and smart home technology. https://library. frankston.vic.gov.au/Community-Connection/ Be-Connected

Probus - Carrum Downs

Meet the second Wed of the month at Lyrebird Community Centre from 10am. Please contact Annette: 0428 992 928

Carrum Downs Senior Citizens Club

Meet every Tuesday at Lyrebird Community Centre, Lyrebird Dr, Carrum Downs. Contact: Annette 0428 992 928

Sponsored by Frankston Arts Centre

Open Mic At The Green 3rd Thursday each month. Come along for a great night’s entertainment either as a performer or an audience member. Yamala Park Bowls Club Dunstan St, Frankston South. Doors Open 6.30pm. Enquiries Wayne: 0407 063 223

Friendly Cards Club

Every Wednesday 7.20pm - 10.30pm. Social 500 cards game. Cost $6 heaps of fun. Frankston North Community Centre. 26 Mahogany Ave, Frankston North. All welcome

Seaside Community Orchestra

- Musicians Wanted! Our friendly and fun community orchestra for beginner and rusty adult musicians is seeking more cellos, a bassoon and some brass. Rehearsals every Tuesday fortnight at the Moorooduc Red Brick. Further info: seasidecommunityorchestra@gmail.com

Trouble with someone’s drinking?

Millions of people are affected by the excessive drinking of someone else. Al-Anon could help. The Al-Anon family groups Mornington Spiritual Concept Meeting, every Sunday 10am to 11.30am, Benton’s Square Community Centre. 1300 252 666. www.al-anon.org.au

Photographic Club

Looking to take up or improve your photography?

The Frankston Photographic Club runs regular activities and events including guest speakers, scoring & critique nights, workshops, social evenings and outings. To find out more go to www.frankstonphotoclub.com.au

Peninsula Youth Orchestra. Primary and Secondary string, wind or brass instrumental students welcome to join us! Rehearsals. Wednesdays 5.45pm - 6.45pm at Ebdale Community Centre. Performance opportunities with the Frankston Symphony Orchestra! www.peninsulayouthmusicsociety.org.au

Border Collies & Friends

Every Sat & Sun at 7am. Walking group meet at Overport Park (lower oval) Overport Rd, Frankston South. Bbqs & social events. Well socialised dogs only. Contact Suzanne: 9789 8475 or Mark: 0421 150 387

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

Bunarong Bushwalking Club

Come and explore the great outdoors with a local walking group. Bunarong Bushwalking Club members enjoy walks on Sundays and Wednesdays. For more information please contact us on: 0400 329 710, our Facebook page, or www.bunarongbushwalkingclub.com.au

Frankston Stroke Support Group

Our group is open to new members for support and socialisation. Meets the first Wednesday of the month from 1pm-3pm at the Frankston North Community Centre. For more information contact Janelle on 9789 6427 or janellethompson@bigpond.com.

Langwarrin Ladies Probus monthly meeting at Langwarrin Community Centre, Cnr Warrandyte Road and Lang Road at 10.00 am. For more information contact Val Dawson: 8790 8468. Each month there are activities including Sunday Brunch, Chat ‘n Chew, theatre outings etc.

Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir Planning a Singing Tour of Wales this year.

Rehearsal every Sunday evening at 7pm at Yamala Park Bowls Club Dunstan St Frankston South. For more details contact Trudi on 0406 678 261 or email info@mpwlc.com

Southern Sounds Chorus

Calling all women singers. Make beautiful music and great friends by joining us on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at Somerville Community House Hall, at 2/21 Worwong Avenue, Somerville. Call Maree, 0411 844 572 (membership) or Judy 0412 063 003 (bookings)

Join the fun! Volunteer at a Family Life Opp Shop. Volunteer with our amazing team and make a difference in your community. No experience necessary! To find out more or to express your interest call 03 8599 5433 or visit familylife.com.au/volunteer

U3A Frankston - Karingal Place

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

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

Peninsula Field Naturalists Club 16 High St Frankston on the 2nd Wednesday of the month 8pm.We are amateurs who are interested in all aspects of the natural environment. ring Judy on 0400 910 941, or visit www.peninsulafieldnaturalists.org.au

Sanctuary Space

A safe, friendly and free place to drop in for a hot drink, a chat, or just to chill out. Open Wed-Thursday 10-2, Friday 10-1. 130 Cranbourne Rd, Frankston, opposite the Power Centre. Coordinator 0425740075

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

Peninsula Men’s Circle is a confidential, non-judgmental space to share experiences and make connections. You’re encouraged to be supportive, open and compassionate. We explore relationships, responsibilities and challenges that we as men face. Wednesdays 6.45-9:30pm. Chris: 0400 614 065

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

Frankston CWA

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

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

McClelland Spinners and Weavers

Weekly sessions of spinning, handweaving and knitting at our studio at McClelland Gallery. Everything you need to get started. Find us on Facebook or email us at: mcclellandspinnersandweavers@gmail.com for more information about session times and fees.

Table Tennis for Everyone!

We cater for all groups, including Juniors, Social, Competition, All Abilities and more! Check out our website or give us a call for more information. MFTTA.ORG.AU ph:0498 003 788

Overport Park Tennis Club

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

Carrum Downs Tennis Club - Free Tennis Tennis 4 Teens:12 - 17 year-olds. Mum’s Tennis: 5 weeks of free social tennis. Resilience Thru Tennis: coaching session for primary or secondary age children who have been impacted by COVID-19. Contact Jarrod 0406792832

Frankston Masters Athletics Club

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

Try Croquet

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

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

False claims of unanimous vote for Harry Potter

It's been a long time coming, but after receiving external advice on my obligations under the Local Government Act, I am now able to disclose that I did not vote in support of the resolution on 22 August 2023 [to allow the Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience to be staged in the wildlife sanctuary at The Briars, Mount Martha].

My vote was not a result of exceptional foresight or a comprehensive understanding of the issues that have since come to light. Instead, it reflected my consistent stance on various matters - a dissatisfaction with the depth and balance of the report presented, which led me to vote against the proposal as I couldn't be sure I had all the necessary information to make an informed decision.

Regardless of our individual votes, we are all collectively accountable for council decisions (you could argue those who lose a vote should have been more persuasive).

However, observing the public and misleading commentary by some councillors who claimed this decision was unanimous has been incredibly frustrating, as I'm sure it has been for others who may have voted against this motion. This claim has since been proven demonstrably false with the publication of the confidential minutes.

The Briars sanctuary was saved, the Harry Potter event is underway and, by many measures, a great success.

We must now move forward. However, we must also learn from this experience and change how we approach significant decisions on behalf of our community. It's clear to me we still have a long way to go.

"Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light” - Albus Dumbledore.

Anthony Marsh, Briars Ward councillor Mornington Peninsula Shire

Transparency needed

While it's not an easy task, it's crucial for the public to understand how the [Mornington Peninsula Shire] council operates.

Many groups attend council meetings to observe councillors’ responses to issues for ratification or further investigation. However, calling such groups a “watchdog” detracts from the empathy councillors deserve when faced with difficult situations. Regardless of the label, the public's understanding of the council's operations is key. Greater council transparency is necessary to avoid such headlines such as "'Watchdog' may check shire budget moves" (The News 30/4/24). It's essential to know how budget funds are allocated in detail, as the council is responsible for distributing ratepayer money as evenly as possible.

Some suburbs may require more urgent attention than others but, overall, it's crucial for good governance that ratepayers know how their rates are being spent.

Anne Kruger, Rye

Path ‘facts’ wrong

I’m writing in reply to a letter last week that stated the Beleura cliff path at Mornington was predominantly used by local residents as a short cut to their beach boxes (Resident observer, Letters 30/4/24). This is factually incorrect. By far the main users are walkers and joggers from all over Mornington, Mount Eliza and Mount Martha seeking a beautiful, in fact serene, walk with majestic views of the cliff, the rugged beach and the coastline.

The path is 750 metres long and has a good gradient for a walk, not too steep and not too flat. Many finish their walk at the pier or Main Street where they have breakfast, coffee or a

In the Spotlight

Frankston’s vibrant South Side Festival is gearing up for its eagerly awaited return, promising an array of captivating events and experiences to dazzle attendees. With an impressive lineup boasting over 45 diverse events and shows, this year’s festival is set to be the most spectacular yet. This marks the third year of the festival, a celebration of arts and culture that brings together local talent, venues, and locations, blending them with the best of the contemporary art scene.

One of the key highlights of this year’s festival is its emphasis on environmental consciousness. Through upcycling fashion workshops and coastal conservation initiatives, South Side aims to inspire positive change and a sense of responsibility towards our surroundings.

Attendees can expect to be transported into a neon wonderland at Frankston’s Beauty Park with the enchanting Neon Fields installation. Meanwhile, visitors can delve into the thoughtprovoking multimedia exhibition “Gender Fluids” at Cube 37, offering a camp spectacle straight from New York.

For those seeking a serene escape, George Pentland Gardens will host a mesmerizing sound installation titled “Bird Spirit Child,” inviting guests to immerse themselves in nature’s harmonies.

But the festival isn’t just about visual and auditory delights; it’s also about challenging perceptions and fostering understanding.

Events like “The Show Goes On” by experimental art collective Pony Cam tackle taboo topics around aging, while BAM Arts presents “Aspect Within,” a joyous production breaking down stereotypes related to disability.

One particularly unique offering is the Human Library, a concept originating in Denmark in 2000 and now established in over 80 countries.

Attendees can “borrow” a person, or a “Human Book,” and engage in conversations about their lived experiences, fostering empathy and understanding.

Presented by the Frankston City Council and proudly supported by EastLink, the South Side Festival promises to be an unforgettable celebration of arts, culture, and community.

Mark your calendars for May 10th to May 19th, 2024, and immerse yourself in the magic of Frankston’s South Side Festival. Visit SouthSideFestival.com.au to book you your festival experience today.

Tammy Ryan Manager, Arts & Culture Frankston City Council

glass of wine.

The path is famously used to put babies to sleep.

Last December 340 supporters of the path came to the public meeting at Mornington Yacht Club to urge Mornington Peninsula Shire to get on with reopening the path. The Facebook page has 1600 members. (facebook.com/groups/ beleuracliffpath).

Members of the Friends of the Beleura Cliff Path who have worked for eight years to preserve the path and improve the ecology of the cliff are not all residents of the cliff path area.

Peter Nicholson, Mornington

Many walkers

I would say that the letter writer in his 47 years living in Mornington has not walked the [Beleura cliff] path often, if at all, because not only do residents use it to access the beach but many other locals and visitors walk it from the sand up and return down again (Resident observer, Letters 30/4/24).

The writer is obviously oblivious to all the hard work that volunteers do to save the 100 plus-year-old path that was built by hand for the people to walk, not just from the top but from the bottom too.

Catherine Warters, Mornington

Teach respect early

Fresh from reducing a “respect for women” rally organiser to tears and denying saying “I am the prime minister “ when asked not to speak, even though it was caught on television audio, the Prime Minister [Anthony Albanese] announced a nearly $1 billion fund to help women escape from domestic violence.

What a crock. Bit like building an ambulance station next to a notoriously dangerous intersection. How about addressing the real problem, which is a total lack of respect in today’s society?

Firstly. Women are not equal to men. The fastest woman runner would be beaten by the 1000th fastest male and when it comes to physical violence women don’t stand a chance. That’s why

we all have to speak up.

So, what has changed in the last 60 years? Children in prep lined up before class and then it was girls in first and then boys and this practice went right up to year 12. Mondays were flag raising and the singing of the National Anthem. Police and the courts were held in high esteem.

Boys and men stood back and let girls and women board busses and trains first. Boys were taught not to swear in front of women.

Women were protected by their partners and young men were influenced by watching the behaviour of their dads to their mums.

So, trying to educate today’s youth and men is probably too late.

Get the little preppies letting girls go first and start the road back to respect from the youngest first.

Michael G Free, Mount Martha

Residents ‘go elsewhere’

The decision by VCAT to approve the building of the 14-storey building at 446-450 Nepean Highway, Frankston for the planning scheme to modernise the central business district, is a reality of the housing crisis.

The mayor of Frankston Cr Nathan Conroy has been quoted in the media as saying that he supports the decision, and that development will increase the foot traffic within the CBD to increase business activity and employment opportunities.

But this is not necessarily so, as new residents who reside in the developments still stay loyal to their previous business locations.

Also, many Frankston residents do not do their business and entertainment in Frankston but go to the Mornington Peninsula.

Is the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council being sneaky by introducing a property investment tax to stop high-rise developments being built in the shire (Views sought on 3.3% development levy, The News 23/4/24)?

Developers are very wary that a tax will increase the cost of building the developments and will increase the cost of the apartments to potential buyers which will deter investment in multi-story developments.

Russell Morse, Karingal

The Bay View Hotel Frankston demolished

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

WITH the passing of the old Bay View Hotel, Frankston, another connecting link of the past will have ceased to exist.

However, time and progress insist upon these changes if one would keep abreast of the times, and the new proprietor of the Bay View Hotel, Mrs. McCarthy, evidently belongs to the more modern school, and, in addition, has great faith in the future of Frankston, in as much as she is prepared to spend over £10,000 in the erection and equipment of a really first-class, up-to-date hotel, in place of the old one, that has more than outlived its usefulness.

To say there will be no regrets at the passing would, perhaps, be scarcely correct, as there are still a few of those who remember it in the early days.

However, they are very few in number, and perhaps only one, viz., Mr. T. McComb, remains who remembers when the old place was brought in 1854 from Jersey, one of the Channel Islands, in sections, and re-erected here.

He states that the late Mr. Amos Renouf, who came from Jersey, recognised the place upon his arrival in Frankston, and stated that originally it stood on the Island of Jersey, near the place he came from.

However, as before stated, time wills that it should go, and in its stead is to be erected a fine two-story, up-todate structure, that, when finished, will easily be the finest of its kind in the Peninsula.

It is to be built of brick, and the

windows on the first floor facing Bay Street and Davey Street will be provided with balconettes.

There will be two commodious dining rooms, a commercial room, sitting room, and a well appointed lounge.

In addition, there will be a large number of bedrooms, and the usual offices. In all, there will be between thirty and forty rooms when the hotel is completed, the licensee being determined to make it a model of comfort for travellers.

The architect is Mr. H. V. Gillespie, and the work of erection is in the hands of Mr. T. D. Barrett, of Frankston, who erected, the Presbyterian Church on the opposite corner, and has just completed some big jobs in the Yarrawonga district.

The proprietor is hopeful of having the new building, full equipped, ready

IN THE specialists HANDS

for next season.

Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Fathers Association Formed.

The meeting convened by the President of the Frankston Branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. (Mr. J. L. Pratt), at the soldiers’ Club rooms, on Thursday last, May 1, to form a “dads” Association, proved an unqualified success, quite a number of the “dads” attending; and also a number of diggers.

Amongst those present were:

Messrs. J. L. Pratt, H. Golds, Mitchell, Gray, McLeod, Lyon, Montague, W. W. Young, C. Jones, C. Gray, Kilburn, Hague, M. Brody, Bottles, Bray, Burton, Bishop, E. Gray, Johns Philbrick, Magnus, and Bottles (Jun.)

Apologies were received from Lieut.-Colonel Lazarus, Captain Sherlock, Rev. A. E. Wellard, and Mr. Nott

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Marsh, Mr. E. Bray, and Mr. Hay.

The President having outlined the objects of the meeting, asked someone, if they so desired, to move in the direction indicated.

Cr. C. Gray then moved: “That in the opinion of the “dads” present it is deemed highly desirable that a branch of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Fathers’ Association should be formed at Frankston, and that all present pledge themselves to become members. Seconded by Mr. M. Brody and carried unanimously.

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Another early Frankstonite passes

The old friends of Mr. Alec. Fitzpatrick will regret to hear that he passed away yesterday morning at two o’clock, at his home, “Mount’s Bay,” Liddiard Street, Glenferrie.

Mr. Fitzpatrick recently underwent an operation for appendicitis, and was apparently making good progress when, however, he took a bad turn, and passed away.

The funeral, which took place this afternoon, at the Box Hill Cemetery, was largely attended.

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MR. Mark Peters, of Langwarrin, had a most remarkable escape on Monday last. He was working at his motor car, when by some unexplained reason, some petrol caught fire, inflicting some very severe burns before it was extinguished.

Our best wishes go out to the popular Mark for a speedy recovery.

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MOUNTED Constable Graham, who has been stationed at Frankston for upwards of two years, has received word that he has been transferred to

Goornong, where he has been promoted to take charge.

Constable Graham leaves here on Wednesday next, and we feel sure that he carries with him the best wishes of the whole community for his future welfare.

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New Dentist for Frankston

Mr. G. P. McSherry advises the general public, per medium of our advertising columns, that he will commence to practice his profession as a dentist at Patroni’s Pier Hotel, Frankston, each weekend, commencing on Saturday, May 10.

The hours will be Saturdays, from 6pm to 9pm Sunday, all day; by written appointment, Wednesday only.

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Letter To the Editor

Sir, A rumor has gained currency that the picture, “All the Brothers Were Valiant,” which is to be screened at the Palais Picture Theatre, on Monday night next, in aid of the Frankston 11’s Football Club, has already been screened at Frankston.

As this rumor is likely to affect the attendance, and, therefore, injure the club in a financial sense, we would be pleased if you would permit us to say, that “All the Brothers Were Vailant” is a recent Metro release, and has never been exhibited on the Peninsula or at Frankston before Yours, etc.,

E. K. McCOMB, President. H. A. PRIDER, Secretary.

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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 7 & 9 May 1924

The Bay View Hotel, circa 1915, before being replaced in 1924.

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THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES

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Confessions of a Crowded House Fan

By Stuart McCullough

WHAT a world we live in. You can be minding your own business when your phone suddenly informs you one of your all-time favourite bands has released a song. Last Friday, I awoke to discover that Crowded House had released a brand-spanking new tune called ‘Teenage Summer’. But despite the sense of joy, I hesitated. What if it was a pale imitation of the music I’d grown up loving?

It's tough work being a fan. Some people are football fanatics; they pledge their allegiance to a team and stick with them no matter what. It’s a devotion that transcends rationality and, at times, decorum. I didn’t have it in me to support a football team – I lacked the faith. I was a music fan and I pledged myself to bands, through thick and Thin Lizzy.

That said, there were a few false starts. Some musical passions burn brightly for a moment before fizzling out. Like KISS. For a brief moment in the 1970s, KISS was everywhere. And by ‘everywhere’, I mean on tshirts, lunchboxes and collectible swap cards. They were the biggest thing since sliced bread, which they also marketed to impressionable youth under the name, ‘Gene’s Seven-Grain Wholemeal Slice Party’. No rock band before or since has produced a bread that comes anywhere close.

Everyone at my school worshipped KISS. My brother and I busted open our piggy banks and blew the lot on KISS albums at K-Mart. I bought ‘Dynasty’ – which included the rock / disco crossover smash hit ‘I Was Made

for Loving You’ and my brother snaffled ‘Unmasked’, which had a cartoon strip on the cover and was home to the soft rock power ballad, ‘Shandi’. They were the first and last KISS albums we bought. I’d love to say we had a musical epiphany and dumped Gene, Paul, Ace and the other guy for LPs by The Clash, but it wouldn’t be true. We just lost interest.

My brother liked Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’, but it did nothing for me. It was remote, as if it had been beamed in from another planet. As the product

of superhumans, wholly inaccessible and unreachable. ‘Thriller’ wasn’t something you could really relate to. Say what you like about Crowded House, they’re a different proposition to KISS and are unlikely to be mistaken for Michael Jackson any time soon. Formed from the ashes of Split Enz, I liked them immediately. And Neil Finn wrote songs that mere mortals like me could understand. A lot of them could be played on an acoustic guitar. And whilst many an act of musical butchery has been committed by

people with acoustic guitars trying to emulate their heroes, something about those kinds of songs is inherently human.

Their debut album was crammed full of catchy tunes. It arrived at a time when some pop music had started to take itself extremely seriously and suffered from delusions of grandeur.

The first Crowded House album didn’t pretend it was saving the world; it was rooted in something far more domestic. These were songs that could be sung in the kitchen over the sink or when hanging out the laundry. The songs belonged to everyone.

Their second album, ‘Temple of Low Men’ was darker, less exuberant offering than their debut. It was the perfect soundtrack to teenage life for young people of a certain disposition, and I was just such a young person. I loved that cassette and would play it was I fell asleep. There are times when I still hear the sound of the tape deck ‘clicking’ as the album finished.

There’s a game called ‘seven degrees of Kevin Bacon’. The object is to connect yourself to Kev through other people. In the early nineties, I was three degrees from Crowded House. My uncle, Mick, worked at a private school that Neil Finn’s kids attended. My cousins were classmates with them. It was a tenuous connection, but it would do. By album three, I was out of school and at Uni. It was a sublime record stacked with ‘bonus-Finn’ by way of older brother Tim. For sensitive singer-songwriters everywhere, it was the gold standard. Almost every guitar

player in Melbourne has, at some or other, strummed the chords to ‘Four Season in One Day’ whilst staring plaintively out a rain-streaked window.

The following album marked the end of ‘phase one’ of the band. ‘Together Alone’ was more sonically daring and arty than its predecessors. It was the sound of the band growing up. It was the perfect soundtrack to my last year at Uni.

The band broke up and, a few years later, one of them passed away. There would be no going back. Or so I thought. Years later, the unthinkable happened. The band reformed and started to release new music. I kept my distance at first, but things have evolved. The most recent incarnation is a family affair, with my cousin’s former classmates now on board, improving my score on the Baconometer to ‘two’.

As it turns out, the new song ‘Teenage Summer’ is delightful. It’s so tuneful and stuffed with melodies that it’s hard to tell which part of the song is, in fact, the chorus. As it turns out, the band are still with me. What a relief. Things may change and some things that are broken can never be repaired, and while the past will remain determinedly where it is, there is always the chance of renewal and the hope that change, no matter how traumatic at the time, might actually lead to something better. It’s true for bands and, I think, for people. Now excuse me while I fetch my headphones… stuart@stuartmccullough.com

authority has prepared Amendment C161fran to the Frankston Planning Scheme.

The land affected by the amendment is the land within the Frankston Metropolitan Activity Centre.

The amendment proposes to:

• Introduce the Development Contributions Plan Overlay with a new Schedule 1 (DCPO1) to the Frankston Metropolitan Activity Centre, and incorporate the Frankston Metropolitan Activity Centre Development Contributions Plan (HillPDA, April 2024) into the Frankston Planning Scheme.

•Apply the Public Acquisition Overlay to the whole of the properties at 76 Young Street, Frankston (PAO10) and 19 Keys Street, Frankston (PAO11).

You may inspect the amendment, any documents that support the amendment and the explanatory report about the amendment, free of charge, at:

• the Frankston City Council website at https://www.frankston.vic.gov.au/Planning-and-Building/Strategic-and-Heritage-Planning/PlanningScheme-amendments/Current-amendments; and/or

• during office hours, at the office of the planning authority, Frankston City Council, 30 Davey Street, Frankston, VIC, 3199.

• at the Department of Transport and Planning website https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/planning-schemes/amendments/amendments-onexhibition or by contacting 1800 789 386 to arrange a time to view the amendment documentation.

Any person who may be affected by the amendment may make a submission to the planning authority about the amendment. Submissions must be made in writing giving the submitter’s name and contact address, clearly stating the grounds on which the amendment is supported or opposed and indicating what changes (if any) the submitter wishes to make.

Name and contact details of submitters are required for council to consider submissions and to notify such persons of the opportunity to attend council meetings and any public hearing held to consider submissions. The closing date for submissions is 21 June 2024.

A submission must be sent to:

Email:(preferred) strategicplanning@frankston.vic.gov.au with ‘Submission to Planning Scheme Amendment C161fran’ in the subject line.

Sharks win another close on, Langy off the mark

MPNFL

By Brodie Cowburn

MEN'S DIV ONE

SORRENTO won a thriller against Mt Eliza last weekend to improve their record to 4-1.

The Sharks travelled to Emil Madsen Reserve to take on the Redlegs. The two sides were equally matched all day, with the lead standing at just 11 points Sorrento’s way at three-quartertime.

After a tense final term, Sorrento managed to drag themselves over the line. Some accurate goalkicking helped them wrap up a 13.15 (93) to 15.5 (95) win.

Leigh Poholke scored four goals for Sorrento. James Brigden, Nicholas Jamieson, James Hallahan, Myles Poholke, and Dylan Clarke were named in their best.

Sorrento have done it the hard way this season, picking up two wins by under a goal and losing their only game by just one point. They sit third on the ladder with 16 points, with only Dromana and Frankston YCW ahead of them.

Dromana defeated Frankston Bombers 20.6 (126) to 8.11 (59) on Saturday at home. Frankston YCW beat Red Hill easily 15.10 (100) to 5.4 (34).

Langwarrin picked up a gritty 22 point win over Mornington at Lloyd Park last weekend to pick up their first win of the year. Rosebud closed

out the round with a 22 point win over Pines at Olympic Park.

MEN'S DIV TWO

EDITHVALE-Aspendale held off a fast-finishing Devon Meadows to claim the four points last Saturday.

Edi-Asp led from the outset, and took a 13-point lead into the final term. Devon Meadows were up to the fight, and managed to kick ahead in the middle of the final quarter.

Two quick goals to EdithvaleAspendale back them on top. Devon Meadows answered back with two of their own, but fell just short.

Edi-Asp held on to win by one point 11.13 (79) to 11.12 (78).

Lewis Diggins, Kurt Lo Po, Jack Turner, Kris Pendlebury, and Will Conlan were named in Edi-Asp’s best. Joel Hillis booted five goals for Devon Meadows.

Undefeated Chelsea stretched their winning streak to five last weekend with a thumping 18.15 (123) to 8.13 (61) win over Tyabb. They sit a game clear on top of the ladder.

Karingal scored their first win of the 2024 season last Saturday. They beat Hastings by 27 at home.

A massive 11 goal-haul from Brent Eddy was the highlight of Pearcedale’s dominant win over Rye last weekend. Pearcedale thumped the Demons 28.23 (191) to 6.6 (42).

Somerville and Crib Point were winners against Bonbeach and Seaford respectively on Saturday.

WOMEN'S DIV ONE

IT was another big win for Mornington Blue last weekend.

Mornington Blue never looked like losing away from home against Karingal. They managed to hold their opponents goalless for the game.

Mornington Blue went on to claim a 47 point win 0.6 (6) to 8.5 (53). Ashley Jans, Elizabeth Muir, Caitlyn Gorka, Georgia Isaac, and Hayley Monk were their best.

Warragul Industries also kept up their good form. They smashed Pearcedale 11.3 (69) to 0.2 (2) at home.

Frankston had a bye last weekend. Bass Coast has received approval to immediately drop down to Division Two, meaning one team will now have a bye in the top division each week this season.

League expansion on the cards

A CONCRETE plan to establish a third tier of the Mornington Peninsula Football Netball League is expected to be unveiled later this year. The establishment of a third division was identified as a priority in the MPFNL’s strategic plan. League president Graham Sherry says that the plan will be acted on soon.

The Times asked Sherry if the league is considering adding more clubs soon. Sherry did not confirm those plans, but said “it is part of the MPFNL strategic plan to establish a third division and our board will be following through with that initiative in the coming months.”

MPFNL expansion has been rejected by its member clubs in recent

years. Cranbourne Football Club has made two attempts to enter the league since 2018, but hasn’t been successful.

Adding clubs from within the Kingston local government area will be considered during the expansion process, The Times understands.

Above: Frankston YCW secured a 66-point win over Red Hill. Picture: Craig Barrett Below: Langawrrin were too good for Mornington. Picture: Paul Churcher

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Strikers too classy for Skye

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

PENINSULA Strikers left no doubt about their promotion credentials when they comfortably accounted for neighbouring Skye United 4-0 in Saturday’s derby showdown at Centenary Park.

Eleven minutes in and a Taylan Geylan cross was steered home by Tom Wood at the near post.

Veteran striker Wayne Gordon’s solo run came to an end when he was tripped in the 24th minute and Skye’s hopes probably ended there too.

Gordon’s neatly curled free-kick left Skye keeper Callum Hope grasping at thin air.

The killer blow came seconds after an audacious long-range effort from Ethan Goulding had beaten Hope only to strike a post and bounce out.

Jaiden Madafferi had bossed the midfield and in the 40th minute he chested the ball down then unleashed a dipping volley that rocketed past Hope and into the top far corner.

Skye huffed and puffed in the second half as Strikers’ foot came off the pedal but the home team was too well marshalled at the back.

The final goal in the 73rd minute came via the boot of Skye defender Daniel Walsh who found himself forced into a split-second reaction as a superb Madafferi cross was sent at pace in behind Skye’s defensive line.

Strikers are now one of four sides that have emerged from the State 2 promotion pack and can take an important step towards cutting that number to three this Saturday at home to fourth-placed Berwick City.

Strikers head coach Scott Morrison is confident that his squad has the talent and depth to continue its challenge.

“Berwick are a very good side, however if you want to be successful you’ve got to beat the teams at the top,” Morrison said.

“Our depth is excellent this year and we expect Jamie Davidson and Campbell Steedman back this week while Hamraz Zenoozi isn’t far away.

“We’ve also got Deniz (Karabadzak) and Josh Botha back to the club in the last fortnight and we have so many quality youngsters ready to step up so we are in a really good spot at the moment.”

For Skye there is little positive news as it wallows in the bottom four and faces a crucial away game on Friday evening against second-bottom Doncaster Rovers.

In VPL1 Langwarrin had to settle for a 2-2 draw at home to Northcote City on Saturday.

Langy led after 26 minutes when Northcote didn’t deal with a Tom Youngs cross from the left and Brad Blumenthal was at the far post to make the visitors pay dearly with a close-range shot.

Youngster Owen Murphy was making his full senior debut and acquitted himself in style pitted against one of the league’s top players in Northcote star Trent Skapetis.

Langy took what seemed like a firm grasp of all three points when Archie Macphee gave it a twogoal cushion in the 78th minute.

Luke Goulding robbed a defender wide right then squared the ball to the unmarked Macphee who had no trouble slotting it home.

A minute later it was 2-1 when a pinpoint pass was controlled by Alun Webb before a slick turn and neat finish gave Langy keeper Griffin Bambach no chance.

In the 82nd minute Blumenthal went close to giving Langy breathing space with a shot from just outside the area that struck the post and in the final minute of normal time the visitors’ comeback was complete.

Yuki Uchida cut in from the left skipping past a number of opponents before slamming the ball past Bambach from 20 metres.

In State 1 Mornington’s season went from bad to worse with Saturday’s 2-1 home loss to Casey Comets.

No-one envisaged the Seagulls being closer to relegation than promotion after round six but that’s the stark reality of the club’s league position.

Twenty-year-old debutant Jack Allan came off the bench in the second half and scored Mornington’s goal.

In State 3 Frankston Pines lost 2-0 away to Ashburton United.

Pines have appointed a co-coach to work alongside Donn Delaney with the senior squad and has signed some new players but the club is yet to release their names.

In State 4 Mentone took another step towards

consolidating its status after last year’s promotion when it defeated visitor Keysborough 3-0 last weekend.

It was Mentone’s first home win of the season.

After a goalless first half Mentone went in front in the 51st minute when new signing Peter Varsamis fired home the rebound after his initial shot was saved by Keysborough keeper Austin Kearney.

The game remained in the balance until the 92nd minute when Luka Varga was fouled inside the area and Dean Gerszonovicz made no mistake from the spot.

Varsamis put the game beyond doubt two minutes later when he broke through to finish low past Kearney.

Baxter got back to winning ways with a convincing 4-1 scoreline away to Lyndale United on Saturday.

The visitors opened the scoring in the 5th minute through skipper Aleks Dukic who was on hand to stab home from close range following fine work on the right from Noah Green.

Baxter doubled its lead through a Jack Elliott header in the 21st minute after Keegan Myatt won possession high up the pitch and played a delightful cross into the box.

Lyndale halved the deficit shortly after with a fine Ali Ulum free-kick which struck the underside of the bar before crossing the line.

In the second half Baxter made sure of the points with goals from set pieces.

Aiden McKenna powered home a header from a Dukic corner in the 71st minute and in injury time Daniel Taylor volleyed home from another Djukic corner.

Somerville Eagles surprised Hampton Park United when they forced the title challenger to share the points in Saturday’s 2-2 draw at KM Reedy Reserve.

Somerville opened the scoring early when a Nick Simmons strike took a deflection and found the back of the net.

Hampton Park pressed hard and threatened on the counter eventually being rewarded when a long ball over the top was squared to Naseem Rasekh for an easy tap-in.

But Somerville captain Conor Mcfall put the visitors back in front with the last kick of the half when his free-kick clipped the underside of the crossbar before finding the net for a 2-1 half time lead.

In the 55th minute Hampton Park again drew level through a free header inside the box by Mo Chehimi.

It was end-to-end football for the remainder of an entertaining contest with neither side able to break the deadlock.

Chelsea lost 3-0 away to Monash University on Saturday.

The league leader was well organised, disciplined and too strong for Gus Macleod’s outfit.

In State 5 both frontrunners slipped up last weekend with Seaford United drawing 2-2 away to Endeavour Hills Fire while Rosebud drew 1-1 away to Barton United.

Seaford was 2-0 up after 31 minutes with both goals coming from Sam Luxford penalties awarded after handling inside the area.

It should have increased its lead but Naseer Mohammad missed from a one-on-one with Endeavour keeper Josh Permal.

The home side hit back just before the interval through Jonathan Florent who slid down and got a vital touch to a shot following a corner to the back post.

Backy Barakzoi and Mohammad both went close in the second half before Loic Calambe’s superb left-foot shot from just outside the area gave Seaford keeper Hayden Hicks no chance.

Permal denied Luxford his hat-trick with a remarkable reaction save from a back post header and the match ended on a contentious note when the referee chalked off Mikey Turney’s curling strike into the top far corner ruling that a defender was pushed.

Rosebud drew 1-1 away to Barton United on Saturday.

In the 35th minute Ben Symonds split the Barton defence with an excellent ball for the hard working Nathan Yole.

Referee Farhad Sharif was left with the easiest of penalty decisions when Yole was scythed down going around the keeper at pace.

Dougie Cunnison stepped up to confidently put Rosebud ahead from the spot.

Barton right winger Arif Askari equalised early in the second half when he cut inside and finished well with a low strike into the corner of goal.

An entertaining and sometimes frantic last halfhour ensued and a combination of wayward finishing and desperate defending from Rosebud meant that its perfect record had been blemished.

Aspendale had a convincing 4-1 home win over Casey Panthers last week.

The home side hit the front just before half-time when Jared Kilmartin broke free in the box to square the ball to Taylan Yildirim for a close-range finish.

Aspendale continued to dominate play after the break and Dom Paul made it 2-0 in the 55th minute after forcing a turnover then striking his shot past Panthers keeper Daniel Santoro with the outside of his right foot.

Casey captain Mathew Kaligianis brought his side back into the contest when he made the most of a defensive mix-up in the 63rd minute but five minutes later it was 3-1.

Substitute Koray Yildirim pounced on a loose ball in the box and made no mistake.

The final goal of this contest came when great work on the left by Paul saw him drive the ball across goal for a Koray Yildirim tap-in.

Mount Eliza has parted company with head coach Alex Halikias in the fallout from the previous week’s abandoned game against Barton.

Halikias was sent off late in the first half and is adamant that claims made against him in the referee’s report are unsubstantiated and will be vigorously challenged.

One of the spectators was Football Victoria CEO Chris Pehlivanis who had been invited to the match by Halikias and may be called as a witness

at the upcoming tribunal hearing.

Mount Eliza technical director Gary Talbot and reserves coach Graeme Ferguson were caretaker coaches for last weekend’s 6-0 away win over Cleeland United.

Jordan Vacouftsis reports that Mount Eliza had the best chance of the opening exchanges and in the 22nd minute a Mujtaba Sakhi cross was volleyed onto the bar and over by James Liddle.

In the 39th minute a poor clearance from Cleeland keeper Oboj Akokonei fell to Fraser Keon whose touch and chipped finish opened the scoring.

Seven minutes into the second half Sakhi went past two defenders and slotted the ball into the bottom corner to double the lead.

It was 3-0 when Keon set up Austin Mcewen in the 65th minute and when youngster Jamie Powell crossed for Amish Chandra to head home in the 78th minute there was no way back for the home team.

Powell’s second assist enabled substitute Cohan King to make it 5-0 before Keon rounded off the scoreline in the 89th minute.

Pakenham United won its first points of the season pushing Mount Martha into second bottom with a 5-2 home win over the Mariners last weekend.

Mount Martha conceded three goals in the first 13 minutes and although Daniel Bancroft made it 3-1 in the 17th minute the visitors had given themselves a mountain too high to climb.

Mount Martha created chances in the second half but had to wait until deep into injury time for substitute David Jones to complete the scoreline.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Friday 10 May, 8.30pm:

Preston Lions v Langwarrin, BT Connor Reserve

Doncaster Rovers v Skye Utd, Anderson Park

Frankston Pines v Noble Park Utd, Monterey Reserve

Chelsea v Mentone, Edithvale Recreation Reserve

Mount Eliza v Endeavour Hills Fire, Emil Madsen Reserve

Saturday 11 May, 3pm:

Mornington v Old Scotch, Dallas Brooks Park

Peninsula Strikers v Berwick City, Centenary Park

Somerville Eagles v Endeavour Utd, Westernport Secondary College

Brighton v Baxter, Dendy Park

Seaford Utd v Aspendale, North Seaford Reserve

Mount Martha v Bunyip District, Civic Reserve

Saturday 11 May, 6pm: Rosebud v Casey Panthers, Olympic Park

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Midfield masterclass: Jaiden Madafferi gave a commanding performance for Peninsula Strikers against Skye United on Saturday. Picture: Paul Seeley, The Man in The Stands