Cr Sue Baker has been elected the new mayor of Frankston. The newly elected mayor said “I have been preparing for this responsibility for many years and will continue to ensure council’s decisions reflect the real needs and aspirations of our residents.”
Cr Cherie Wanat (pictured right) was elected deputy mayor. Their 12-month terms in the roles began on 10 December. See story page 3 Picture: Supplied
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THREE more high-rise buildings along the Nepean Highway in Frankston have been given the green light to proceed.
At a meeting last week, Frankston councillors unanimously approved plans for a 10 storey building at 347349 Nepean Highway and a 14 storey building at 431 Nepean Highway. Councillors also ticked off amended
14-storey plans for 424-426 Nepean Highway; the initial plans were greenlit by VCAT late last year.
Earlier this year, construction got underway on the planned 14-storey apartment building at 446-450 Nepean Highway. Council also approved plans for a 14 storey mixed-use building with 144 residential apartments at 438-444 Nepean Highway in August.
Cr Kris Bolam, who chaired the meeting as mayor, said “securing three major developments in a single
meeting is exceptional and virtually unprecedented for an outer suburban council.”
“Frankston City is rising, and these developments show what becomes possible when a city invests in itself. We welcome this momentum, and we’re ready to turn these development opportunities into real, usable spaces for our city,” he said.
The proposal for 347-349 Nepean Highway is for a 10-storey mixed usebuilding with 69 dwellings and a café.
The 431 Nepean Highway plan features a lower ground shop with frontage to Keys Street, three upper ground shops with frontage to the Nepean Highway, and 138 residential apartments inside a 14 storey building.
The amended 424-426 Nepean Highway plans allow for reduced upper-level setbacks to Kananook Creek Boulevard. After submitting an initial amendment to VCAT after the approval of the original plans last November, the developer sub-
sequently submitted another amendment to Frankston Council. A report by council officers released last week read that the developers offered “a compromise, specifically the upperlevel setback to Kananook Creek Boulevard positioned between what VCAT approved last year and what is proposed in the current VCAT appeal. The applicant has indicated they will withdraw the VCAT appeal if council approves this application.”
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OWNERS of vacant retail spaces in Frankston’s CBD could soon face big rate increases.
Frankston Council has proposed a new differential rate for property owners of vacant retail space. Earlier this year it implemented a differential rate on owners of vacant lots within the Frankston Metropolitan Activity Centre and along Nepean Highway.
The proposal was tentatively approved at council’s meeting last week, with community consultation the next step to get underway. Former Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said that change is designed to reduce the vacancy rate of Frankston buildings.
“Our vacant FMAC and Nepean Highway land rate introduced this year has already helped shift underused land back into development and productive use. Property owners are recognising that staying idle is no longer cost-free,” Cr Bolam said. “Land speculation and land banking in these corridors, particularly along Nepean Highway, have prevented the delivery of much-needed infrastructure such as hotels, mixed-use development and new housing options. This is investment our community desperately needs, and leaving prime land inactive helps no one.”
For the proposed new differential rate, land will be considered “vacant retail land” if it is designed for retail or general business use, has not traded for at least 90 days within the past two years, and has no active building or planning permits for redevelopment. The proposed differential rate is set at 300 percent of the general rate.
The outgoing mayor said that because of the differential rate currently applied to vacant land in the most re-
THE vacancy rate on Young Street is higher than the regional average.
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cent budget, average rate revenue from commercial ratepayers only increased by around 1.12 percent and average rate revenue from residential ratepayers increased by 2.24 percent. Both figures are comfortably under the state government’s 3 percent rate cap.
“This new proposal aims to apply the same principle to long-term vacant shops, to ensure our city centre remains vibrant, active and appealing to residents and investors alike. Longstanding vacancies hurt not just building owners, but our entire community,” Cr Bolam said. “Empty shopfronts discourage new tenants, reduce street-level activity and impact safety, amenity,
and confidence in our city centre. The success of our existing differential rate gives us confidence that applying the same approach to vacant retail properties will help unlock more development opportunities.”
Council conducted a retail vacancy audit in May; it identified 79 vacant shops across the Frankston municipality with a 19 percent vacancy rate. The vacancy rate in Young Street sat above the regional average.
Community consultation on the proposed changes is expected to commence in February at engage.frankston. vic.gov.au.
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SUE Baker has been elected the new mayor of Frankston.
Cr Baker was elected to the top job by councillors on 10 December. She defeated Cr Nathan Butler to win the role - Crs Cherie Wanat, Michael O’Reilly, Brad Hill, and Steffie Conroy voted for Cr Baker, and Crs Kris Bolam, David Asker, and Emily Green supported Cr Butler.
The newly elected mayor said “I have been preparing for this responsibility for many years and will continue to ensure council’s decisions reflect the real needs and aspirations of our residents.”
“With over five years’ experience across two terms in the North West and Pines Wards and three years on the Audit and Risk Committee, I’ve heard the diverse views of our community,” Cr Baker said. “The year ahead will bring significant responsibilities, including securing affordable housing outcomes, implementing the aged care reforms and working with our new CEO to reset and reinvigorate this council. These are complex areas that will require steady, compassionate leadership, leadership that listens first, communicates clearly and keeps people at the centre of every decision.”
Cr Baker was first elected to Frankston Council in 2020, as has unsuccessfully vied for the mayoral role in the past. Her deputy mayor will be Cr Wanat, a first-term councillor elect-
ed in 2024. They will form the first allfemale leadership team in Frankston Council’s history.
Outgoing mayor Cr Bolam leaves the job as Frankston’s longest serving mayor, having completed three terms in the role. Significant council achievements in the last 12 months
under his leadership include the launch of the Frankston Beach accessibility pilot program, the approval of a $2.4 million “Local Support Package” to relieve cost-of-living pressures, the beginning of construction work on the $60 million Frankston Stadium redevelopment, and the approval of
plans to re-open Frankston Motorcycle Park. An announcement of a tenant for the first floor of the
is also expected to be made imminently.
In a parting statement, Cr Bolam said “we set out not just to govern, but to reshape the future of our city. At the
heart of this vision is Frankston’s transition from town to city—a milestone that signals a new era of growth and opportunity. This shift represents reputational renewal, the unlocking of social and economic potential, and a decisive move away from outdated processes and thinking.”
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The 424-426 Nepean Highway plans still contain 105 apartments, however there has been a decrease in two-bedroom dwellings from 31 to 17 and an increase in three-bedroom dwellings from 34 to 47. The number of car parking spaces has been reduced from 190 to 186.
Cr Bolam also confirmed that alongside the approved developments at last week’s meeting, council has also received a submitted planning permit for a new hotel development.
“From business conferences to major sporting events, demand is there. What’s been missing is enough hotel stock. Planning lodgements like this are both very encouraging and welcome,” Cr Bolam said. He also said that council joining the Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism Board
would help attract major events and visitors to fill short-term accommodation.
The implementation of the FMAC Structure Plan has paved the way for the approval of highrise developments in Frankston CBD. Its associated planning scheme amendment C160fran, which outlines preferred height limits of up to 16 storeys in Frankston’s city centre, was gazetted by the planning minister in April. (“Green light for new heights”, The Times 22/4/2025)
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A MAN has had two cars impounded within a single day during separate incidents in Frankston and Carrum Downs.
On 5 December, police pulled over a man driving in Carrum Downs. They allege he was driving while disqualified and had false plates attached to his work car, which was impounded.
Later that day, police pulled over the same man again on Cranbourne Road in Frankston, alleging he had an unrestrained child in the back seat. The
man was again found to be disqualified from driving and tested positive for drugs, a Victoria Police statement.
The impounds formed part of police operation “Drive-Thru” which ran between 5 December and 6 December. During those two days police breathtested 100 drivers, and administered 88 drugs tests; six people were caught drink-driving and 14 were caught drug-driving. 31 penalty notices were issued for other traffic and compliance offences.
MORNINGTON Peninsula police have arrested nine people and seized more than $170,000 worth of illicit drugs, as well as fake firearms in a twomonth operation targeting drug trafficking ahead of schoolies celebrations.
Detectives from the Mornington Peninsula Divisional Response Unit executed eight warrants across Capel Sound, Carrum Downs, Dromana, Frankston South, Mornington, Rosebud, and Rye between late September and the end of November.
Police allege some of the drugs including cocaine, ketamine, MDMA, GHB, methylamphetamine, and cannabis were destined for schoolies on the peninsula but were intercepted before reaching young people.
Among the arrests was a 24-year-old Dromana man at a Beach St home on 18 November. Police seized a commercial quantity of cocaine valued at $70,000, dozens of MDMA pills, three prohibited knives, prescription medication, ketamine, 1,4-Butaendiol, and cash.
“It will be alleged in court that the man was trafficking drugs in the Dromana, Rosebud and Rye areas and was seeking to supply drugs to schoolies,” police said.
He was charged with trafficking and possessing ecstasy and bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on December 10.
The operation also saw two men aged 25 and 55 arrested at a Rye home on 23 October where police found what they allege was cocaine, GHB, methylamphetamine, ketamine, ecstasy, cannabis, four imitation firearms, a machete, and cash.
“It will be alleged the pair was trafficking in the Dromana, Rosebud and Rye areas,” police said.
The younger man was charged with trafficking and possessing drugs of dependence and possess-
ing prohibited weapons. He was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on November 17 and will reappear later this month.
The older man was charged with cultivating and possessing a commercial quantity of cannabis and will next appear at Dromana Magistrates’ Court on 22 January.
A 45-year-old man was also arrested for allegedly trafficking methylamphetamine in Carrum Downs. He was charged with trafficking and possessing a drug of dependence and committing an indictable offence while on bail. Police said a warrant is now out for his arrest after he allegedly failed to appear in court.
Two men, aged 23 and 26, were arrested in Frankston South and charged with trafficking cocaine and possessing an imitation firearm. They are due back at Frankston Magistrates’ Court in the New Year.
Police also swooped on a cannabis crop house that was dismantled at a York St property in Rosebud. A 45-year-old man was charged with cultivating a narcotic plant and possessing cannabis.
A 56-year-old Mornington woman was issued a caution for allegedly possessing cannabis.
In total, police seized drugs worth $172,000.
Victoria Police acting detective sergeant Laura Davenport from the divisional response unit said drug dealing had far-reaching consequences, creating victims and fuelling other crimes.
“We will continue to target those who choose to cause harm, and we remain committed to making our streets safer,” she said.
“Anyone who sees drug activity in their neighbourhood is urged to report it. This can be done anonymously via Crime Stoppers, but it can prove invaluable for police.”
A SURVEY conducted by Peninsula Community Legal Centre has found that more than one-inthree people are facing hidden legal problems, including unpaid fines and debts.
The Peninsula Community Legal Centre’s mobile legal office, the Street Law Coffee Van, made 136 visits across Melbourne’s south-east between February 2024 and August 2025. It conducted 3799 “legal health checks” during that time, finding that 36 percent of clients had a legal issue that needed addressing.
PCLC CEO Jackie Galloway said that a majority of the identified issues related to housing insecurity and cost of living stress. She said “this data confirms what we have long suspected; many people have problems which they don’t even realise are legal issues.”
“Even for those who do know they need a lawyer, the legal system can just be too intimidating. Any action is put off,” she said. “Yet through a patient conversation over coffee, everyday issues can turn out to have legal solutions. That delicate balance of humanity and cutting-edge expertise is what our Street Law program has delivered to our
neighbours doing it toughest out there.”
Galloway said that clients of the PCLC Street Law Coffee Van were able to resolve the situation immediately 80 percent of the time. An elderly pensioner planning to use his Centrelink savings to pay a $1400 emergency service debt was able to access a pension exemption with assistance from the PCLC team, and a father had 40 road and toll fines worth over $15,000 withdrawn entirely.
“In all the examples shown, one simple conversation led to a lot of positive change. The Street Law van, for many people, is less intimidating and more effective than a legal office,” Galloway said.
“And it’s fair to say that if it weren’t out there, those suffering on the margins would likely never receive the help they need.
“That’s why we strongly encourage anyone who might identify with these stories to contact us for an appointment for free advice and support”.
The Peninsula Community Legal Centre offers free legal services to people living in Frankston and on the Mornington Peninsula. To contact the PCLC call 9783 3600.
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CHANGES to kinder registrations are being implemented in Frankston ahead of the 2026 intake.
Earlier this year, Frankston Council received a petition with 468 signatures calling for its registrations system to be overhauled. Last week it announced that its interim CEO had ticked off on a series of changes in response to the community feedback.
Moving forward, Frankston Council will dedicate more resources to the continuity of programs at the same location, expand sibling priority from two years to three years, and allow families to nominate up to three kindergarten preferences.
Former Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said “these changes will deliver a more transparent, fair, and family-friendly process.”
“At the council meeting on 11 August, we received a petition with 468 signatures calling for enhancements to the current system, including continuity of programs at the same location, expanded sibling priority, and multiple preference options. In response, council endorsed a review through the Municipal Early Years Plan which
included a comprehensive survey of families registering for three-and four-year-old kindergarten programs in 2025 and 2026,” the outgoing mayor said. “Thank you to the residents who vigorously raised these concerns. Your views have been heard, and together we have achieved a positive outcome that will guide us forward. Respectful, fact-based grassroots community advocacy will always achieve more than campaigns built on negativity and misinformation. In this case, the parents and kindergarten community have done their cause proud—and we’ve listened and acted accordingly.”
More than $15 million in Frankston kindergarten projects are currently underway or recently completed. The upgraded Baden Powell Kindergarten in Frankston South is now open, and work is continuing on major upgrades at Seaford Place and Langwarrin Place - formerly titled the Seaford Child, Youth and Family Centre, and Langwarrin Child and Family Centre respectively. For more information on council’s kindergarten programs visit frankston.vic.gov.au/Kindergartens
AN employment assistance hub in Frankston is set to expand its services after a funding injection.
Last week, Citi Foundation awarded its “Global Innovation Challenge: Accelerating Youth Employability” grant to The Brotherhood of St. Laurence for its Thrive Hub program. Through the grant stream the program will receive $500,000 USD, which converts to roughly $750,000 in AUD, to expand its services at hubs in Frankston and Broadmeadows.
The “Thrive Hubs” are open to Victorians seeking support in the search for employment. Each hub offers customised support to eligible clients, and works alongside local employers.
At an event last week, the federal
and state governments also each reaffirmed $1 million commitments to the Frankston and Broadmeadows services.
Brotherhood of St. Laurence executive director Dr Travers McLeod said the money would “accelerate the organisation’s ability to strengthen pathways for young people who were marginalised in the labour market.”
“This recognition from Citi Foundation affirms the importance of community-driven innovation. With their support, we can reach more young people, connect them with employers, and ensure they have the tools to thrive and meet their full potential,” McLeod said.
Federal minister for employment and workplace relations, Amanda Rishworth, said she is “pleased to be
fulfilling our government’s election commitment to partner with the Victorian Government to extend these muchneeded employment hubs for Victorians.”
“The extension of the Thrive Hubs will provide valuable insights into what locally led employment solutions can look like and provide ongoing evidence for employment services reform and place-based employment models,” she said.
Victorian small business and employment minister Natalie Suleyman said “Thrive Hubs strengthen local employment by connecting locals with real job opportunities, helping more Victorians find meaningful, secure work close to home.”
MONEY for improved CCTV across Frankston promised by the federal government before this year’s election is expected to be spent next year.
The federal government promised to spend $1.5 million on CCTV installations across the Frankston municipality.
Last week Frankston Council confirmed that the federal government would deliver the money across the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 financial years.
New CCTV locations in Karingal at Ashleigh Avenue at Karingal Drive, and Carrum Downs at the Pines Flora & Fauna Reserve car park, are being investigated.
Neighbourhood Watch Frankston founding member Nick de Kunder said “community support for CCTV remains strong.”
“CCTV is an invaluable tool, not just for solving incidents, but preventing them,” de Kunder said.
A PEARCEDALE company which illegally dumped 37,000 litres of drilling sludge has been hit with a $10,000 fine.
A statement from the Environment Protection Authority Victoria read that the drilling sludge was dumped near Ovens River in August. “EPA Victoria officers tracked down the offenders after receiving reports of a truck dumping sludge near Wangaratta, when they spotted the suspect vehicle on the road and watched while it dumped a load at a site on Oxley Flats Road,” the EPA said.
Ausconnect Underground Services Pty Ltd was fined $10,176 for dumping industrial waste at a premises that was not licensed or equipped to accept it. It was issued a direction to clean up
the waste - the order was complied with, EPA Victoria says.
EPA northeast regional manager Ben Kneebone says the big fine is a “warning to industry”.
“This kind of pollution can be common in regional areas where there are large scale projects under way,” Kneebone said. “It might not be the action of the major company running the project, but they still run the risk of being held responsible for their contractors trying to cut corners with industrial waste.
“In this case, the drilling sludge represented the risk of unknown contaminants affecting the soil and nearby waterways, which is why it should have gone to an appropriately licensed facility.”
To make a report to the EPA call its 24-hour hotline on 1300 372 842 or visit epa.vic.gov.au/report-pollution/
A FRANKSTON student has received recognition for his short film.
Chase McDonald wrote the story aged 16. It was the basis for his Year 12 media project this year, a short film titled Transfers which has earned him an award.
Last week, McDonald (pictured below) won the best short film award in the under 18 category at an International Film Festival of Australia event. Transfers is set in a dystopian future dominated by mental health issues. It follows the story of two siblings; one living happily and the other living in sadness.
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THE state government has revealed its plans for a new open space in Highett to replace the large swathes of Sir William Fry Reserve it will bulldoze for Suburban Rail Loop works.
The southern part of Sir William Fry Reserve will be wiped out to allow for construction of the Suburban Rail Loop’s Cheltenham Station. Last week, the state government’s latest designs for the redeveloped precinct were revealed.
The new precinct features a skatepark alongside a multi-sport court, pickleball court, off-leash dog park, seating, pathways, and an events lawn for festivals and markets. Bentleigh MP Nick Staikos said “local feedback has helped shape the designs for this exciting new open space which will benefit our community well before SRL opens in 2035.”
The new space is scheduled to open before construction on the SRL station begins in 2028.
Before the close of consultation in September Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley expressed concern, saying “this is one of the most important green spaces in Highett. Our growing community cannot afford to lose open space on this scale without a like-for-like replacement. Council has long called for offset open space to be provided to the community that
addresses the full impact of the project, not dealing with it in a piecemeal approach.” (“Consulatation closes for rail loop plans” The News 09/10/2025)
A state government media release read that the new skate park was designed in consultation with skaters, families, and Kingston Council.
SRL East will connect the Frankston line at Cheltenham with each rail line up to Belgrave/Lilydale at Box Hill. The new Cheltenham SRL Station will connect to the existing Southland Station.
The eastern section of the rail loop is scheduled to open in 2035. Suburban Rail Loop minister Harriet Shing said “the Suburban Rail Loop will slash travel times and cut congestion for busy families – while delivering 70,000 more homes within walking distance to jobs, healthcare, and Australia’s largest universities - it’s also delivering well-planned multi-use community spaces just like this to enhance liveability.”
PLANS to replace land overtaken by Suburban Rail Loop works at Sir WIlliam Fry Reserve in Highett. Picture: Supplied
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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. (PG, R) 10.00 Inside Oxford Street. (PGa, R) 10.50 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Amazon: The Lost World. (PG, R) 2.55 Nick Knowles Into The Grand Canyon. (PGaw, R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Indiana Jones: In Pursuit Of An Icon. Charts the enduring legacy of Indiana Jones.
8.30 Starring Dick Van Dyke. Celebrates the life and career of screen legend Dick Van Dyke as he celebrates his 100th birthday.
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Sisi. (Mav, R) 11.55 Culprits. (Malv, R) 2.05 Soldiers. (Malsv, R) 3.50 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.20
Rediscover Victoria. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.30pm Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 My Adventures With Superman. (Premiere) 8.45 Robot Wars: Battle Of The Stars. 9.45 Merlin. 10.30 Officially Amazing. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Morning session. 12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Afternoon session. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Evening session.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Victorian State Schools Spectacular. (PG) Featuring dance and musical performances.
10.00 NSW Schools Spectacular. (PG) Featuring dance and musical performances.
12.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) Dr Harry Cooper and Dr Katrina Warren present information about animals and pet care.
1.00 Miniseries: Any Human Heart. (Malns)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00
8.30
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Unforgettable Christmas. (2023, G, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa) Experts help people declutter their lives.
8.40 MOVIE: Elf. (2003, G, R) A man raised as an elf at Santa’s North Pole home embarks on a journey to find his biological father. Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel.
10.40 MOVIE: Four Holidays. (2008, Mls, R) Reese Witherspoon.
12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.10 Hello SA. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards Summer. (PG, R)
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
7.30 MOVIE: Jack Reacher: Never Go Back. (2016, Mlv, R) Jack Reacher helps an army officer he suspects is the victim of a conspiracy. Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders. 9.55 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.20 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 11.20 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 1.20pm WWE Legends. 2.55 Bamay. 3.25 Fashionista. 3.40 BBC News At Ten. 4.10 France 24. 4.40 PBS News. 5.40 If You Are The One. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Count Of Monte Cristo. (Final) 9.35 Secrets Of The Female Orgasm. 10.30 Homeland. 12.40am Letterkenny. 1.40 The Bloody Decade. 2.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
11.30 Late Programs.
6am The
Three Musketeers. Continued. (1973, PG) 7.40 The Movie Show. 8.50 A Room With A View. (1985, PG) 11.00 The Nugget. (2002, M) 12.50pm Up In The Air. (2009, M) 2.55 The Movie Show. 3.30 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 5.35 Moonlighting. (1982, PG) 7.30 The Last Castle. (2001, M) 9.55 Driving Miss Daisy. (1989) 11.45 Reservoir Dogs. (1992, MA15+) 1.35am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: The Endangered Generation? (2022, PG) 1.35 Anthem Sessions. 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Living Black. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 7.30 MOVIE: Crackers. (1998, M) 9.20 MOVIE: This Christmas. (2007, PG) 11.20 Late Programs. NITV (34)
Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Shakespeare And Hathaway. 1.00 MOVIE: Summer Holiday. (1963) 3.20 Antiques Roadshow. 3.50 MOVIE: A Shoe Addict’s Christmas. (2019) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Antiques Downunder. 8.30 MOVIE: A View To A Kill. (1985, M) 11.10 The Equalizer. 12.10am Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Seinfeld. 10.00 Bewitched. Wing. 12.10pm Golden Girls. Addams Family. 6.00 Golden Girls. Flash. (2023, M) MA15+) Midnight
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(9) 6am Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Return To Paradise. (PGdv, R) 1.25 Royal Carols: Together At Christmas. (R) 2.30 All Creatures Great And Small Christmas Special. (PG, R) 3.25 A (Very) Musical Christmas. (PG, R) 5.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 5.30 Muster Dogs: Where Are They Now. (R) 5.55 Hard Quiz Battle Of The Networks. (PG, R)
6.30 When The War Is Over: Changi. (PGa, R) Rachel Griffiths visits the Burma-Thailand Railway.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Return To Paradise. (Final, PGdv) Glenn and Daisy’s wedding is interrupted.
8.30 Vera. (Ma, R) The body of a sickly young girl is discovered at the side of an isolated railway crossing.
10.00 The Forsytes. (Final, PG, R) Jolyon decides his future.
10.55 Bergerac. (Final, Mlv, R) Bergerac must save his daughter.
11.45 Rage Best Of The Guests 2025. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PGadhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 3.30pm Paddington. 4.00 Knee High Spies. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.30 Merry Madagascar. 8.00 Kung Fu Panda Holiday. 8.25 Chopped Jnr. 9.10 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.50 Abbott Elementary. 10.10 Speechless. 10.35 Dragon Ball Super. 11.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 9.05 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGaw, R) 9.15 Matched. (PG, R) 10.10 Inside The Steam Train Museum. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 When The World Watched. 3.25 Ethnic Business Awards. (R) 5.30 Bettany Hughes: History Of Mother Earth.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Building The Vatican. (PGa, R) Explores The Vatican.
8.30 A Warwick Castle Christmas: Christmas At The Castle. Follows the team at Warwick Castle as they prepare for their busiest time of the year.
9.30 Harrods: The Rise And Fall Of A British Institution. (Ma, R) Charts the story of a national icon.
10.25 MOVIE: Robin’s Wish. (2020, Ma, R)
11.45 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R)
3.10 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.10 Rediscover Victoria. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Morning Programs. 12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Afternoon session. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Evening session.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Animals Aboard With Dr Harry. (PG) The team hits the road to save man’s best friend. A teary farewell is made to a special needs pup.
8.00 Carols In The Domain. (PG) Coverage of Carols In The Domain from Sydney. Featuring The Wiggles, Marcia Hines and Hugh Sheridan.
10.30 NSW Schools Spectacular. (PG, R) Featuring dance and musical performances.
1.00 Miniseries: Any Human Heart. (Malns)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
6.00 Christmas In WA. Weekend Today. (PG) 12.00 Find My Beach House Australia. (R) 1.00 Drive Safer. 1.30 My Way. (R) 2.00 Ready Vet Go: The Vet Paramedics. (PGm, R) 2.30 MOVIE: Christmas In Scotland. (2023, G) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Find My Country House Australia. (R)
6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.
6.00 MOVIE: Dear Santa. (2024, PGalv) A devilish character posing as Santa wreaks havoc. Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key. 8.00 Love It Or List It Australia. Rachael and Ryan can’t agree over their Greenslopes Queenslander, so Neale tries to find a solution. 9.10 The Dog House. (PGa, R) The Griffiths family hopes Gigi the labrador cross will help dad Dave get into the festive spirit. 10.10 Jamie Oliver: Christmas. (R) Jamie Oliver hosts a Christmas party. 11.20 Jamie’s One-Pan Christmas. (R) Jamie Oliver shows how to make one-pot meals. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 12.35pm Bamay. 1.00 Curse Of Oak Island. 3.35 BBC News At Ten. 4.05 France 24. 4.35 PBS News. 5.35 Mastermind Aust. 6.35 Inside Legoland: A World Of Wonder. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Icons Unearthed: Fast & Furious. (Premiere) 10.20 Snowpiercer. 12.10am Letterkenny. 1.50 The Bloody Decade. 2.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31)
6am Moonlighting. Continued. (1982) 7.55 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 10.00 The Last Castle. (2001, M) 12.25pm Say It Loud. (2020, M, Italian) 2.10 A Room With
7.30 MOVIE: Nugget Is Dead: A Christmas Story. (2024, Mln) A woman returns to her hometown for Christmas. Vic Zerbst.
9.30 MOVIE: Bad Moms 2. (2017, MA15+als, R) Three mums prepare for Christmas. Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell.
11.35 MOVIE: Christmess. (2023, Madl, R)
1.05 Find My Beach House Australia. 1.35 Surfing Australia TV. (PGl, R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
Helping Hands. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.05 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 12.25pm MOVIE: The Sound Barrier. (1952, PG) 2.50 MOVIE: The Hallelujah Trail. (1965) 5.50 MOVIE: A Perfect Christmas. (2016, PG) 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.30 MOVIE: The Living Daylights. (1987, PG) 11.10 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)
6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Cool Cars & Bikes. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. National Drag Racing Championship. Top Fuel Championship. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: 47 Ronin. (2013, M) 9.50 MOVIE: Dante’s Peak. (1997, PG) 12.10am Late Programs.
7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.10 Jeopardy! UK. 9.10 MOVIE: Christmas Hotel. (2019) 11.00 Ice Hockey. NHL. Florida Panthers v Carolina Hurricanes. 1.40pm Soccer. English Premier League. Crystal Palace v Manchester City. Replay. 3.40 MOVIE: Radio Christmas. (2019, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Santa Hunters. (2024, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. (2013, M) 10.25 The Winter King. 11.35 Late Programs.
Sunday, December 21
6am Morning Programs. 10.30 New Leash On Life. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. (Final, R) 1.25 Gardening Australia: Christmas Special. (R) 2.25 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat: Christmas Special. (R) 3.25 Long Lost Family. (Final, PG, R) 4.15 Extraordinary Escapes: Christmas Special. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (Final, PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG)
8.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (Final) Three artists compete in the final.
8.50 Return To Paradise. (Final, PGdv, R) Glenn and Daisy’s wedding is interrupted. 9.50 When The War Is Over: Australian Wars. (Final, PGa, R)
10.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (Ml, R)
11.00 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat: Christmas Special. (R) 12.00 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Dream Gardens. (R) 3.40 The Art Of. (PG, R) 4.10 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.10 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty. (PG, R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
3.00 A Very Play School Christmas. 3.45 Thomas. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Piney: The Lonesome Pine. 5.35 Peter Rabbit. 6.10 PJ Masks. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.30 MOVIE: Paddington. (2014)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 9.05
Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.25
Matched. (PG, R) 10.15 Inside The Steam Train Museum. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.55
The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix 4. Highlights. 5.30 Hotel Chocolat At Christmas. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Cleopatra: Cracking The Enigma. (PG) Looks at the secrets of Cleopatra’s temple.
8.30 Ken Burns’ The American Revolution. (PG) The Revolution faces its toughest challenge yet as General Washington tries to defend New York City.
10.35 Mayhem: Secret Lives Of Georgian Kings. (Ma, R)
11.30 Australian Fashion Past, Present, Future. (PGln, R)
12.35 Empires Of New York. (MA15+ad, R)
3.05 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.05 Rediscover Victoria. (PG, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
6am Morning Programs. 12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Afternoon session. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Evening session.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 8. Melbourne Renegades v Hobart Hurricanes. 10.30 Unfiltered: Cricket. (PG) Jackson Warne shares memories of his late father, cricketing legend Shane Warne. 11.00 7NEWS Spotlight. Bruce McAvaney meets Gout Gout, the young sprinting sensation who has captured the attention of Australia and the world.
12.00 MacGruber. (Premiere, MA15+lsv)
1.15 Travel Oz. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6am Morning Programs.
6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00
Weekend Today. 10.00 Cross Court. 10.30
GolfBarons. (PG, R) 11.00 Fishing Australia. 11.30 Explore TV. (R) 12.00 Find My Beach House Australia. (R) 12.30 MOVIE: The Most Colorful Time Of The Year. (2022, G) 2.10
MOVIE: Destination Christmas. (2022, PGa, R) 4.00 Great Getaways. (PG, R) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Postcards Summer. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Australia By Design: Architecture. (R) 9.30 Key Ingredient. 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 The Dog Hospital With Graeme Hall. (PGm, R) 11.30 Pooches At Play. (R) 12.00 The Dog Academy. (PGa) 1.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 1.30 Lingo. (R) 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 13. Tasmania JackJumpers v Perth Wildcats. 4.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 5.00 News.
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 Christmas With Delta. A Christmas concert with Delta Goodrem. 8.30 MOVIE: Vacation. (2015, MA15+ln, R)
A man embarks on a cross-country trip to an amusement park with his family. Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Chris Hemsworth. 10.30 Red Eye. (Mav) Nolan recounts the events in Beijing.
11.30 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners: Pike. (MA15+av, R)
12.20 Wild Cards. (Mav, R)
1.10 Explore TV. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
9GEM (92)
6.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narelle seeks two dogs for her fresh start in the Blue Mountains and meets two bonded beagles. 7.00 Selling Houses Australia. (R) Separated parents, who decided to sell their house after their kids left, are struggling with it still on the market eight months later. 8.00 The Imposter. (Premiere, Mals) A beachfront hotel sparks family conflict when the matriarch won’t sell, despite her children’s wishes. 10.00 FBI. (Mv, R) The team discovers that the identities of multiple undercover agents have been compromised. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Mastermind Aust. Noon Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 1.50 WWE Rivals. 2.40 Jeopardy! 4.45 France 24. 5.15 PBS Washington Week. 5.45 Icons Unearthed: The Lord Of The Rings. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Miracles. 9.50 Liaison. 10.50 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. 12.50am Am I Being Unreasonable? 2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.25pm Mister Maker Around The World.
9.00 A (Very) Musical Christmas. 10.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.55 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 1pm Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Walgett Aboriginal Connections v Sydney All Blacks. Replay. 2.10 Black And Dusty. 3.10 Ethnic Business Awards.
5.10 Australian Music Vault: Kutcha Edwards. 6.45 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 7.35 Aerial Australia. 8.30 Nat King Cole: Afraid Of The Dark. 10.10 MOVIE: Vacant Possession. (1994, M) 11.50 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6am
The Family Man. Continued. (2000, PG) 7.45 The Movie Show. 8.55 The Red Turtle. (2016, PG, No dialogue) 10.25 On The Basis Of Sex. (2018, M) 12.35pm The Bridges Of Madison County. (1995, M) 3.00 Moonlighting. (1982) 4.55 Miyazaki, Spirit Of Nature. (2024, PG) 6.30 The Boy And The Heron. (2023) 8.50 Freud’s Last Session. (2023) 10.50 A Beautiful Mind. (2001, M) 1.10am Late Programs.
9.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 10.00 Escape To The Country. 1pm Harry’s Practice. 1.30 Medical Emergency. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Christmas With The Salvos. 3.00 Hornby: A Model Empire. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.
6am Skippy. 6.30 Amazing Facts With Doug Batchelor. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Avengers. 11.40 MOVIE: Attack On The Iron Coast. (1968, PG) 1.35pm MOVIE: Sabata. (1969, PG) 3.45 MOVIE: The Train. (1964, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Licence To Kill. (1989, M) 11.15 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 MOVIE: Jingle Belle. (2018) 10.45 MOVIE: The Christmas Pact. (2018) 12.30pm WNBL. Flyers v Spirit. 2.30 English Premier League. Manchester United v Bournemouth. Replay. 4.30 Premier League Stories. 5.15 MOVIE: Scooby-Doo. (2002, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: The Polar Express. (2004) 9.00 MOVIE: The Dark Knight Rises. (2012, M) 12.15am Late Programs.
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6.00 Great Australian Stuff. (PG, R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 9.30 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. (R) 10.00 Take 5. (Final, R) 10.30 Vera. (Ma, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Ningaloo Nyinggulu. (Final, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 3.00 QI. (PG, R) 3.30 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. (PGa, R) 10.10 Inside Oxford Street. (Ml, R) 11.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Amazon: The Lost World. (PG, R) 2.55 Such Was Life. (R) 3.05 Going Places. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 I Was Actually There: Boxing Day Tsunami. (Ma, R)
8.00 MOVIE: Songs Inside. (2024, Ml) Incarcerated women enter a songwriting program. Nancy Bates.
9.30 MOVIE: Girls Can’t Surf. (2020, M, R) A group of surfers challenge professionals. Layne Beachley.
11.15 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (MA15+, R)
11.45 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R)
12.35 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.20 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.35 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.35 Nigella Bites. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Secrets Of The Tasmanian Tiger. (PG, R) A look at the Tasmanian tiger. 8.30 Never Mind The Buzzcocks Christmas. Greg Davies is joined by celebrity guests Chris Ramsey, Jordan North, Ella Henderson and Jamali Maddix.
9.25 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. (M) Comedic game show.
10.20 The 2010s: Peak TV. (MA15+av, R) 11.50 The Man Who Died. (Mav) 12.40 Culprits. (Malv, R) 2.45 Pagan Peak. (MA15+as, R) 4.30 Growing A Greener World. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (Return, PG) 12.00 MOVIE: Christmas In Pine Valley. (2022, PGa, R) Kristina Cole. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies.
3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 9. Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat. From Manuka Oval, Canberra. 10.30 Big Bash League Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the game between the Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat. 11.00 Chicago Fire. (Mav) Boden returns on Grissom’s orders to run a post-incident analysis after a house collapsed during a fire with a firefighter inside. 12.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning.
12.00 MOVIE: Just Like A Christmas Movie. (2023, PGa) Marlie Collins.
2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) Ordinary Australians become travel critics. 8.40 MOVIE: Raiders Of The Lost Ark. (1981, Mv, R) An archaeologist and adventurer sets out on a quest to recover the fabled Ark of the Covenant. Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, John Rhys-Davies. 11.00 Sight Unseen. (Mv)
11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
12.40 Pointless. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) Will races in to rescue a swimmer. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. Andrew Winter helps a couple. 8.40 The Imposter. (Final, Madls) A beachfront hotel sparks family conflict when the matriarch won’t sell, despite her children’s wishes. 10.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) A pilot’s body is found with unusual wounds. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6am Children’s Programs. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon Australian Ninja Warrior. 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past. (2009, M) 10.35 Seinfeld. 11.35 The 100. 12.35am Late Programs.
ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9)
6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. (R) 10.00 The Art Of...
(PG, R) 10.30 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Killer Whale: Australia’s Megapod. (PG, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 3.00
QI. (PG, R) 3.35 Nigella Bites. (R) 4.00 Grand Designs NZ. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Piano UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Claudia Winkleman.
8.25 The Piano UK: The Incredibly Talented Lucy. (PG, R) The extraordinary story of blind pianist Lucy, following her as she is propelled into the limelight.
9.25 The Assembly: Ray Martin. (PG, R) The students interview Ray Martin. 10.55 Escaping Utopia. (Ma, R)
11.55 A Country Road: The Nationals. (Final, R) 12.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG, R) 1.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.35 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.35 Nigella Bites. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. (PGa, R) 10.00 Inside Oxford Street. (PG, R) 10.50 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Royal Road Trip. (R) 2.55 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 3.05 Going Places. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 12.00 MOVIE: Candy Cane Candidate. (2021, PGa, R) Jacky Lai. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: 12 Dares Of Christmas. (2023, G) Brittany Underwood. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Edinburgh To Queensferry. (R)
8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Olly Murs. (PG) Olly Murs explores his Latvian roots.
9.40 Australia In Colour: Crime And Punishment. (Md, R) A collection of colourised archival footage.
10.40 The 2010s. (Malv, R)
11.30 Families Like Ours. (MA15+v)
12.30 De Gaulle. (Ma, R)
2.30 Nordland 99. (Mal, R)
4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 10. Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Stars.
10.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. An expert panel examines all the big news and issues with a deep dive into the world of cricket.
11.15 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGal) When Mayan realises her only friend is her mother, she attempts to pick up where she left off with an old classmate.
12.15 Miniseries: London Spy. (MA15+ds)
1.30 Travel Oz. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Emu Rescue. (PG)
8.30 Jamie Durie’s Future House. Jamie Durie races to complete his 3D-printed home.
9.35 Beyond The Build. Jimmy and Tam settle into life on the Sunshine Coast.
10.35 Wild Cards. (Mv)
11.30 La Brea. (Mav, R) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Cross Court. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. 12.10pm
6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) Chappo goes to rescue a father and daughter. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.30 MOVIE: The First Wives Club. (1996, PGal, R) Three women, dumped by their husbands for younger women, decide to get revenge. Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Diane Keaton. 10.35 Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas To All. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Mastermind Aust. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Homicide. 2.15 Heroines. 3.45 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News. 5.45 Travel Man: 96 Hours In Jordan. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Our Guy In Vietnam. 10.20 Hoarders. 11.15 Dark Side Of The Ring. 12.10am Bad Education. 1.20 Count Abdulla. 2.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Mojo Swoptops. 4.50 Bluey. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.30 Ben And Holly. 6.50 Stick Man. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory. 9.10 Super Shark Highway. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 7.05 The Red Turtle. (2016, PG, No dialogue) 8.30 The Movie Show. 9.00 Hachi: A Dog’s Tale. (2009, PG) 10.40 La La Land. (2016, M) 1pm Freud’s Last Session. (2023) 3.00 Ponyo. (2008) 5.00 The Snow Foxes. (2023, PG) 6.30 Kiki’s Delivery Service. (1989) 8.30 Starring Dick Van Dyke. 10.25 Divorce American Style. (1967, M) 12.25am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 12.35pm Diana Ross: Supreme Sensation. 1.30 Our Law. 2.00 Strait To The Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 7.30 Water Worlds. 8.30 Unleash The Beast. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale. (2010, M) Midnight Late Programs.
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)
(9) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. (Final, R) 10.00 MOVIE: Songs Inside. (2024, Ml, R) 11.30 Maggie Beer’s Christmas Feast. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Piano UK. (PG, R) 1.55 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 2.55 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 3.30 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG)
8.10 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG) Presented by Guy Montgomery.
9.00 QI. (Mls) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig. 9.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) Hosted by Rob Brydon.
10.00 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG, R)
10.30 Utopia. (PG, R) 11.25 You Can’t Ask That. (Mals, R) 12.35 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.35 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.35 Nigella Bites. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. (PGa, R) 10.00 Inside Oxford Street. (PG, R) 10.50 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Darcey Bussell’s Royal Road Trip. (R) 2.55 Such Was Life. (R) 3.05 Going Places. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 London Zoo At Christmas. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. (Mls, R) Presented by Jimmy Carr. 9.05 Rock Legends: Elton John. (PGd, R) Documents the career of Elton John, from his days as a budding songwriter to his peak in the ’70s.
9.35 Crime. (MA15+) Lennox must save an attacker’s third victim.
10.30 The 2010s: Obama – Legacy On The Line. (Ma, R) 11.20 Mirusia: Live In Concert. 12.50 Daddy Issues. (Mls, R)
4.00 Growing A Greener World. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm PJ Masks. 1.50 Kangaroo Beach. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Mojo Swoptops. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.55 Tabby McTat. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Merry Madagascar. 8.25 MOVIE: The Night Before Christmas In Wonderland. (2024) 9.45 A (Very) Musical Christmas. 11.20 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 6.35 The Snow Foxes. (2023, PG) 8.10 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 11.00 Year Of The Dog. (2007, M) 12.55pm Starring Dick Van Dyke. 2.55 Kiki’s
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 12.00 MOVIE: Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery. (2015, PGav, R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack. 8.00 MOVIE: The Holiday. (2006, Mls, R) Two women who live on opposite sides of the Atlantic impulsively switch homes for Christmas. Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet. 10.40 Chicago Fire. (Ma) Severide investigates a past house fire.
11.40 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Officers stop two newlyweds at the border.
12.05 MOVIE: The Other Me. (2021, Mav, R) Sheena Peña.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R)
5.30 NBC Today.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Under The Christmas Sky. (2023, G) Jessica Parker Kennedy. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Christmas With Delta. (R) A Christmas concert with Delta Goodrem.
8.00 Carols By Candlelight. (PG) Coverage of the Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight from Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne. 11.00 MOVIE: Noel Next Door. (2022, PGa) Natalie Hall.
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 Nine Perth Presents: Christmas In WA. (R) 5.30 Thunderbirds. (R)
6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R)
6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Airport 24/7. (PGal, R) A kangaroo keeps Trent on his toes. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (MA15+l, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.30 MOVIE: Patriot Games. (1992, Mv, R) A former CIA agent becomes a target for assassination after shooting an IRA terrorist. Harrison Ford, Anne Archer. 11.50 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Hour Of Power Christmas Eve Special. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm If You Are The One. 3.45 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News. 5.45 Travel Man: Jon Hamm In Hong Kong. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.20 MOVIE: Gremlins. (1984, M) 11.20 Tis The Season: The Holidays On Screen. 12.55am Show Me The Father. 2.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
Thank you to Bill James (Good News, Letters 9/12/25) for his heartwarming observations.
Anyone interested in disabled beach access at Frankston can find detailed information on: accessiblebeaches.com.
My understanding is that disabled beach access will be available at Frankston, near the pier, each Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10.30am2.30pm until the end of February.
Joan Law, Mornington
Slim Dusty’s “The Pub With No Beer” was a great hit for the artist. He should make a come back with a song about Hastings Police Station and give it the title “the cop shop with no cops”. Out of twelve visits to this station over the past two weeks, I got access twice. Surely that does not meet the “pub test”.
Brian McAnallen, Hastings
Public parking is in short supply near Frankston Beach, yet six prominently-placed permit parking spots still exist for “Sofia’s Restaurant” staff. The restaurant is defunct, presumably the staff are non-existent. Why does council not remove the permits and open up the space for the public?
Virginia Barnett, Mt Waverley
In Victoria recently, those advocating for the treaty have ignored the dangers race-based laws pose to our democracy. The letter from Joe Lenzo (Treaty Claims Absurd, Letters 2/12/2025) was simply more of the same.
Mr Lenzo’s letter took issue with Institute of Public Affairs’ research, claiming Victoria’s new treaty body is simply advisory and will not result in special rights nor interfere with government. While Mr Lenzo is entitled to his opinion, the legislation itself suggests otherwise.
Victoria’s new treaty laws create a race-based body, Gellung Warl, where only Aboriginal Victorians can vote. That is, by definition, a special right. And while every Victorian will pay for this new body, it will answer only to this select group. It is not merely advisory but effectively a fourth branch of government. The legislation recognises the “unique status” of Aboriginal people and gives the body “decision-making powers”, including the ability to make substantive rules. That is the basis for a two-tiered legal system, which the Treaty Authority openly supports, stating in its annual report its mandate to “uphold two systems of law – Aboriginal and Western”. Mr Lenzo cites AAP FactCheck as an authority on the treaty. However, Australians have not forgotten its partisan censorship during the Voice to Parliament debate, where 93% of its factchecking articles targeted claims made by those critical of the Voice. Bias writ large.
While fair-minded Australians want better outcomes for Aboriginal Australians, one thing they have overwhelmingly rejected at the ballot box is race-based laws. Such laws pave the way for a two-tiered society.
Margaret Chambers, Research Fellow, Institute of Public Affairs
May I remind your correspondent, Mechelle Cheers (Rest your case, Letters 10/12/25), who seems unable to distinguish between argument and personal abuse, that a few hundred years ago it was an “accepted fact” that the world was flat?
Perhaps she could now let us all know what she considers to be “the worst prejudices of (my) generation”, and which of my utterances she considers to be proof of such prejudices.
In response to her final question, in the dim distant past I did once or twice experiment with painting by numbers, but found that I prefer to make original works.
Three of my efforts are currently on display in Oak Hill Gallery in Mornington, if she would like to see them.
Albert Riley, Mornington
Oh... wait...
It’s wonderful to see local Albert Riley taking another firm stand against those pesky indigenous
people (Against Treaty, Letters 2/12/25).
I’m with you Albert, why don’t they all just go back to where they come from?
Oh, hang on ...
David Martin, Mt Martha Marvellous Main Street
I have written in the past to complain about the dismal drabness of the Mornington Main Street’s lacklustrer Christmas decorations, and I use the term decorations loosely.
But lo and behold a wondrous transformation has occurred and suddenly the Main Street is fun and festive and it’s all thanks to The Ladies Who Knit…and Crochet .
Well done to you all who ever you are. You have brought Christmas cheer back to Mornington.
Carole Saunders, Mornington Christmas colour
After living in Mornington for a few years and seeing Christmas decorations of cardboard wrapped around poles with “Seasons Greetings” or “Happy Holidays” what a lovely surprise to finally see “Happy Christmas”. Whoever decided on this, thank you.
All we need now are a few twinkling lights in the trees on Main Street and it would look magical.
Happy Christmas everyone.
Anne Robinson, Mornington
Walking on the paths of the peninsula, getting the steps up, listening to the birds and admiring the flowering plants is one of the precious pleasures of living in this part of the world.
We, at Somers, have received a walk ride path from Stans Reserve up to and joining a path along Sandy Point Road. It is 2 metres wide and runs between 500mm and 3 metres of the adjacent property lines. I am finding with increasing frequency, the need to shout after bike riders coming up behind and passing me unannounced to “Get a bell for Christmas”.
Common courtesy should suggest that using a simple, inexpensive tool such as a bike bell to warn a pedestrian in a timely fashion that you are coming up behind them and intend to pass, would be only logical. It seems it is not.
My biggest offending demographic seems to be 25 to 45+ males in lycra with all the trimmings.
Strange because I would have thought they would have been the best informed through their bike riding clubs and group touring packs. Can we, the schools, the bike riding clubs and parents address this issue?
What about a “buy a bike bell for Christmas” push? A stocking filler or a Chris Kringle. They only cost between $5 and $15 and would prevent an accident that may well avoid a retired or elderly person from spending Christmas in hospital.
To all those that do ring their bells, thank you.
Michelle Gregory, Somers
The title says it all. I imagine there is a dearth of letters congratulating The News on a job well done. But this is one.
I’m an avid reader, and recognise the steady emergence of an invaluable part of our Mornington Peninsula.
This letters page is always interesting, and reflects the range of views in our community. From those regular contributors who ‘can’t help themselves’ and provide pithy entertainment, to those with well known views, there are always letters that inform, surprise, and provide food for thought.
But the newspaper generally is a vital communication for our community. I’ve watched it steadily grow.
This week’s edition is a prime example of a journal that informs us of real news. From the amusing to the serious, there’s local information that we would never receive in any other way. You’re our watchdog on community, governance, and general information.
Well done on providing that vital link for the Mornington Peninsula. Long may it continue.
Mike Wilton, Safety Beach
Your excellent Pothole campaign must be causing embarrassment with Local and State Government public servants. It has caused a number to be fixed.
A couple of cyclists have rung me recently to make the point that the edges of many of our roads are absolutely devastating to those trying to hug the left, or being forced by inconsiderate motorists off the road.
Pre-Christmas pondering. “Poverty is a personality defect” – Margaret Thatcher. Nonsense obviously, from a bully.
To say the Liberal Party is in a state of disarray is the understatement of my 89 years.
As good a time as any to sack 350 CSIRO workers? Christmas around the corner; from Hoffer, Eric “You can never get enough of what you don’t need to make you happy.”
I particularly like the line “Please put a penny in the old man’s hat.” Or Michael Leunig’s “There’s nowhere to turn - except the heavens and the stars.” True enough.
A calming effect, through these next six weeks; staying with Midsommer Murders, Poirot.
Mark Twain: “In religion and politics, people’s beliefs and convictions are in almost every case gotten at second-hand, and without examination, from authorities who have not themselves examined the questions at issue, but have taken them at second-hand from other non-examiners, whose opinions about them were not worth a brass farthing.”
Wishing former WA senator Linda Reynolds compensation or at least an apology, facing bankruptcy (Brittany Higgins rape claim $2.4m settlement) not to mention the nasty responses from Anthony Albanese and Senator Penny Wong. Politics; Me first, public maybe; crooks; billions to the Yanks (AUKUS review?) and chopped out my $90 a quarter from electricity bills?
Finally cricket, being a Steve Smith man happy with the first two test results, not so no Steve Smith ‘man of the match’ - the next three of no concern. My Christmas message - smile, we are
Come on now! Be active and send in photographs of the tyre threatening and dangerous edges on the Mornington Peninsula roads.
As ratepayers and taxpayers we deserve better.
Keep the blowtorch on those responsible. Ranald Macdonald, Flinders
on Candid Camera. Even so...
Cliff Ellen, Rye
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In a recent issue of your paper appeared a paragraph stating that “Mr. Williams of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission had attended the Frankston Progress Association meeting with regard to the discoloration of the water, and a remedy was promised.”
Lucky Frankston to have water to growl at – we’ve got none at all –and luckier still are the ratepayers of Frankston who have got real live representatives to stand up for them.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox once wrote: “To sit in silence when we should protest makes cowards out of men.”
But apparently there are others who believe in the dictum of “Better a live coward than a dead hero”; for although Hastings has been mentioned every year since the water scheme was first put through and the estimates framed, there has been no voice of protest raised on our behalf. What is the cause? At school we were taught that “An atom was a particle that could be no further divided,” and it seems to me that the amount of interest taken by our representatives in the development and well-being of Hastings is small indeed when compared against the atom.
We can hear them talking that the “electric light will soon be on now,” but what good will that do? I grant you it is a great boon, but in the dry spells even its greatness is very much dwarfed against the boon a water supply would mean to the residents.
Just imagine a man coming in, say, from ploughing or wood-cutting, or from practically any of the out-door
occupations pursued by the great majority of men, and having a look at the accumulation of dirt, dust and grime that he has collected during the day, then turning on the electric light to get a better view of it, and dressing himself again because of the lack of water to have a decent wash.
Pleasant prospect, isn’t it?
Although the installation of the water would be a very great asset to the township and a definite step in the right direction, it would also bring along in its train another great improvement that is also very badly needed, and that is an efficient drainage system.
If our representatives were to look after our interests properly other places would not be getting all the plums in the financial pudding.
The reason why Hastings is as Hastings is, is because other councillors are wide awake enough to get their share of the funds for improvements, and a good whack of anyone else’s share that may be floating around.
But what a howl there would be if the residents of Hastings took up the attitude of “no improvements, no rates”? What a rush the Council would make for the Deportation Board.
Imagine the noise other councillors would make when the places they represent had to find the money for their own improvements, simply because the bottom had fallen out of the “Bank of Hastings,” because no rates were paid in.
The sooner action of some sort is taken the better, because then and not till then will the representatives sit up and take notice and call to mind that
the ratepayers of Hastings are entitled to a little bit for their money.
And, in conclusion, I would recommend our representatives to purchase a copy of that excellent poem, “The Psalm of Life”; study it very carefully, read, mark, learn and inwardly digest its import and act on just one line only, “Let us now be up and doing,” and prove that they are real representatives, and make a start by giving us an efficient drainage system and a water supply.
Frank Wavish, Hastings.
[Our correspondent seems to be under the impression that the Shire Council is responsible for the delay that has occurred in providing Hastings with a water supply. Such is not the case. The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission is the responsible body and provides the whole of the money for the undertaking. It has a scheme in hand for the extension of the water supply system throughout the Peninsula, embracing Hastings. A public meeting at Hastings might have the effect of hastening on the work. – Ed. “Standard”].
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Balnarring And Bittern Races
The date of the Balnarring and Bittern races at the popular Emu Plains racecourse, has been definitely fixed for Saturday, January 30, 1926. This date will suit the sailors at the Naval Depot, and a large attendance from there is assured.
Mr. Wm. Cahill has been appointed handicapper for the four open races, and Messrs. Dave Buckley and J. Turner for the three district events. Mr. Joe Wren will supervise the bookmakers; this will completely cut out
the “welshing” fraternity.
Mr. A. J. Grey will measure the ponies.
An effort is being made to hold an unregistered meeting at Flinders on New Year’s Day, but as the time is short it may be held later on in the year.
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Personal - Miss Millie McCormack
The many friends of Miss Millie McCormack, late of Frankston, will be glad to learn of her further successes.
Miss McCormack is the adopted daughter of the late Police Sergeant McCormack, who was for some years stationed at Frankston.
It will be remembered that Miss Millie began her singing career at the early age of 12 years; when, as a competitor at the Ballarat competitions, she won eight prizes out of nine entries, under 16 years of age.
She gained the Albert Street Conservatorium singing scholarship in 1923, where she has studied music in all its tranches during the past three years, gaining her 1st, 2nd and 3rd year diploma with honors each year.
At the close of this year she was engaged by the Geelong Musical Society to sing the soprano solos in the great oratorio “The Messiah.”
Her teachers are unanimous that Miss McCormack will have a brilliant future in the singing world.
As she has recently accepted an offer from the 3LO broadcasting company, her friends will have a chance of hearing her from time to time.
Referring to her part in “The Messiah,” the Geelong “Advertiser” writes: “It is gratifying to be able
to record that the performance was a complete success, and that one of the principals in particular gave a rendition of the difficult music which delighted the large audience and gave splendid promise for her future.
We refer to the young soprano, Miss Millie McCormack, and it is paying no discourtesy to the other performers when we single out her work for special mention.
This talented young lady – she is only 20, and probably the youngest soloist who has sung with the society – has been studying under Miss Mary Campbell at the East Melbourne Conservatorium, and it will be remembered that this was made possible by the funds raised from two concerts in Geelong.
It is the more gratifying to be able to record that Miss McCormack last night, showed that we are already having some of the early fruits of her earlier promise.
Her first chance came in “Rejoice Greatly,” which contains both florid work and quiet passages, all of which were admirably and adequately filled by her pure girlish voice.”
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MR. W. Lewis, son of Mr. T. Lewis, of Frankston, met with a painful accident last week. He was cycling through Mentone when he collided with a motor car. His hand was badly crushed, necessitating treatment at the Melbourne Hospital.
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 18 December 1925
Notice of Praecipe
For the record Antonella Grosso of Frankston, [Near 3199] Victoria, is permanently domiciled on the Land and Soil of Terra Australis. I am not a voluntary transactor in commerce, and the paramount security interest holder of all estates, property, assets and collateral, both registered and unregistered, and all associated copyright protected trade names. My lawful conveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis was recorded with Public Recording Number RPP44 63900 05100 36898 58601 on Proclamation Date 24 September 2025, and tacit agreement was established by my unrebutted Living Testimony in the Form of an Affidavit. All usufruct subjugation ties have been severed with the occupying corporate government of Australia. The corporate Australian kakistocracy and its affiliates are instructed to immediately cease and desist misaddressing Antonella Grosso in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin, GLOSSA and to cease and desist infringing upon my estate, property, assets, collateral and copyright protected trade names.
By Brodie Cowburn
BADEN Powell handed Pines their first defeat of the season on Saturday.
After bowling Pines out for 159 on day one, Baden Powell came into day two last weekend full of confidence. They looked in control all day, going on to reach their target with six wickets to spare.
Dale Elmi and Aidan Wheeler put together the winning partnership. Elmi scored 58 from 98 deliveries and Wheeler scored 32 from 49.
Despite the loss, Pines remains top of the ladder. Baden Powell are fourth. Mornington and Red Hill finished the weekend in second and third respectively. Mornington enjoyed their clash with Sorrento on Saturday, emerging victorious.
The Bulldogs’ total of 229 proved too much for Sorrento to overcome.
Tom Panich’s spectacular 102 from 82 deliveries helped Mornington wrap up a comfortable 87 run win.
Red Hill were in a scoring mood on Saturday - they took less than 17 overs to chase down Dromana’s total of 165 at Dromana Recreation Reserve.
Openers Glenn Collett and Luke
Jackson were fantastic for Red Hill. Jackson hit 66 from 43 deliveries, and Collett scored 81 from 36. Red Hill won by seven wickets. Langwarrin closed out the round with a four-wicket win over Heatherhill.
LONG Island beat Rosebud in a thriller on Saturday.
Long Island were tasked with chasing down a target of 185. After a couple of hiccups in the middle order, Michael Burke and Justin Bridgeman took control of the run chase.
A late cameo of 29 from 22 by Chris Hay helped drag Long Island over the line. Long Island won by three wickets with five balls to spare.
Around the grounds, Somerville easily chased down their target of 90 against Seaford last weekend at Somerville Reserve. Balnarring were dominant winners over Moorooduc at Balnarring Recreation Reserve.
Ladder leaders Old Peninsula were tasked with defending a total of 223 against Mt Eliza on Saturday. Mt Eliza scored 157 in response.
CARRUM Downs are now 6-1 in the 2025/2026 season after a hard-fought win over Carrum.
Carrum Downs was defending a total of 202 on Saturday. Michael O’Driscoll was their top-scorer on day one with an unbeaten 48.
Jake D’Atri was a thorn in Carrum Downs’ side on day two. He came in at number three and hit 92 from 230 deliveries to keep his side in the hunt.
D’Atri nearly dragged his side to victory on his own, but couldn’t finish the job. His was the final wicket to fall - Carrum was bowled out for 177.
Seaford Tigers beat Main Ridge on Saturday in a gritty match.
Chasing 148 to win, Seaford Tigers took their time. Skipper Jon Plakourakis hit 51 from 116 balls, and Luke Chevalier scored 42 from 189.
The Tigers locked up the win with three wickets left to spare towards the end of the day.
A brilliant unbeaten 82 from 88 deliveries helped Boneo pick up a good win over Rye last weekend.
SOME fantastic bowling from Ballam Park scored them a win over Frankston YCW on Saturday.
Ballam Park scored 169 runs on day one, offering Frankston YCW a chance at victory. The Stonecats’ run chase went very poorly on day two.
Runs were hard to come by for Frankston YCW. They ended up all out for just 110 runs after 55 overs.
Ezra Hughes was fantastic for Ballam Park, taking 4/34 from 20 overs. Thomas Baron posted impressive figures of 3/36 from 12 overs.
Tyabb were outright winners over Pearcedale on Saturday.
Pearcedale has already lost the match coming into day two, after Tyabb chased down their paltry first innings total of 59 with ease. The Yabbies declared for 130 and sent Pearcedale back in to bat.
Pearcedale fared better in their second innings, scoring 136 before being bowled out.
Tyabb took just 16 overs to reach Pearcedale’s target. Sashin Dilranga top-scored with 32 from 38.
A STAR showing from Katherine Laemmle helped ladder leaders Mt Martha pick up a win over Crib Point last weekend.
Laemmle was unstoppable with the bat. She smashed 100 runs from 64 deliveries, including 11 fours and 6 sixes. Mt Martha put together an unassailable total, scoring 221 from their 30 overs. Crib Point scored 141 in reply.
Balnarring scored a good win away from home on Sunday, getting the better of Somerville.
Somerville batted first on their home deck. Jemma Reynolds tore through their top order - Somerville ended up all out for 115 off 29 overs.
Balnarring reached their target with eight wickets and three overs to spare. Brianna Watson top-scored with 40 from 72 deliveries.
Mt Eliza were dominant winners over Tyabb at Bunguyan Reserve on Sunday. Rye/Boneo also picked up a big win, beating Tooradin by 131 runs. Ella Hilton starred for Rye/Boneo. She scored an unbeaten century off 69 deliveries, hitting 8 fours and a six. Ahleigh Barrand also impressed with 51 from 70.
By Craig MacKenzie
PENINSULA football is set for the creation of a new power club with last week’s announcement of a planned merger between State 4 South-East club Rosebud and local junior club Rosebud Heart.
The new entity will be called Rosebud United and will compete in State Leagues in 2027.
It is likely to field over 30 teams plus MiniRoos with established men’s and women’s programs.
In a statement jointly signed by Rosebud president Delvina Spizzirri and Heart counterpart Rob Vosjan mention was made of a positive response to the merger from Football Victoria, Mornington Peninsula Shire and local state government representative Sam Groth.
During last season both Rosebud and Heart established a steering committee tasked with conducting a comprehensive case study of four community clubs that embodied many of the traits envisioned for the new Rosebud United.
These four clubs were Croydon Arrows, Ringwood City, Skye United and Chelsea and were selected for their “strong community foundations, robust boys’, girls’, men’s and women’s programs and membership levels of approximately 500–800 players.”
The eight member steering committee consisted of Rosebud’s Spizzirri, Stan Packer, Jason Symonds and Stuart Johnson while Heart’s representatives were Vosjan, Bernie Black, James Cinar and Andy Black.
Symonds is Rosebud’s senior coach and a life member and he gave a glowing endorsement of the merger announcement.
“Fantastic. The merger’s been a long time coming and is very positive for football on the southern peninsula,” he said.
“I’m very happy that it’s finally happening and it will be a really decent-sized club.”
The merger statement highlighted the on-field and off-field advantages to be gleaned from the creation of a powerhouse southern peninsula club.
“Both clubs recognise the strengths that come from unity and the benefits of creating a clear pathway for junior players to progress into senior football.
“Coming together as one club places us in a stronger position to plan for the facilities required for a growing and ambitious football community.”
One of the young guns expected to figure prominently in the new Rosebud United is current Rosebud ace Barney Johnson.
“It’s always good especially in a community club like Rosebud to have a proper pathway for players to move from junior to senior football,” he said.
“Having played at Mornington and at the clubs I played for in the UK there was definitely that element that was missing.
“It’s a really exciting time for the club as it’s the southernmost club on the peninsula with no real competition and a great opportunity to grow.”
The Chichester-born 22-year-old arrived in Melbourne seven years ago and immediately got
involved in the local scene.
He joined Mornington where he was coached in the under-15s by his current senior coach Symonds.
Johnson progressed to the reserves and trained regularly with the seniors under head coach Adam Jamieson but senior game time remained elusive.
“I had a heart-to-heart talk with ‘Jamo’ and we both felt I’d benefit from senior game time elsewhere.”
That prompted a switch to Rosebud in January 2023, the season in which the seniors finished fourth after a controversial points deduction.
Rosebud left nothing to chance the following season winning the State 5 South title by a comfortable margin.
“Winning the title last year was made even more exciting given the setback the previous year and to see the reaction of senior players who had never won a title before put things into perspective for me and made me realise what an achievement it really was.”
Finishing in the top six this year retained Rosebud’s league status for next season when teams from State 4 East join to form a new State 4 South-East division that is certain to be ultra competitive.
It’s a challenge that Johnson openly embraces.
“I’ll definitely be at Rosebud next year and we pride ourselves on the good blend we’ve established between younger guys and more experienced players.
“Our goal is promotion – if you’re not going for promotion you shouldn’t really be playing at
all and we’ll give it our best shot that’s for sure.”
Still in State 4 and Chelsea announced a number of major new signings last week laying bare its championship aspirations.
Retaining the most prolific scorer on the peninsula in James Stinson was quickly followed by announcing the captures of Michael Swinnerton, Marcus Anastasiou and Victor Cruz De Faria.
The versatile Swinnerton has captained Collingwood City at State 1 level, Anastasiou has been Somerville Eagles’ star striker for the past few seasons while central midfielder Cruz De Faria has captained Monash University.
In other news Football Victoria released the NPL, VPL and provisional State League fixtures last week.
Langwarrin plays its first three games at home then its next five away due to council works on Lawton Park.
Langy gets the season underway on Saturday 14 February against Noth Sunshine Eagles.
The under-20s kick off at 2.15pm, the under 23s at 4.30pm and the seniors at 7pm.
Chelsea kicks off the 2026 State League for local clubs on Friday 20 March hosting East Kew (6.30pm & 8pm).
Remaining fixtures for local clubs are all on Saturday 21 March.
Mornington is at home to Collingwood City (ground, KO times to be decided); Skye United hosts Mazenod (1pm & 3pm); Peninsula Strikers host Waverley City (12.45pm & 3pm); Baxter hosts Albert Park (1pm & 3pm); Rosebud hosts Ashburton (4pm & 6pm); Somerville Eagles host Fortuna 60 (1pm & 3pm); Seaford United is
away to Sandown Lions (1pm & 3pm); Frankston Pines hosts Mentone (4pm & 6pm); Mount Eliza is away to Old Ivanhoe (1pm & 3pm); Aspendale is away to Croydon Ranges (ground, KO times to be decided); and Mount Martha is away to Keysborough (5pm & 7pm).
In pre-season news Langwarrin suffered a body blow with star recruit Zach Bates fracturing his fibula and ankle in Tuesday’s 1-0 home loss to Box Hill United.
Bates has had surgery and is expected to miss most of the first half of next season.
“While Zac is a massive loss as he was a key signing we have other options who will now get an opportunity to make a contribution,” head coach Jamie Skelly said.
On Saturday morning Langy’s pre-Christmas friendly against Melbourne City at Lawton Park ended in a 3-0 loss but Skelly remained upbeat.
“This was another opportunity to build our fitness and new game style,” he said.
“And there were some really positive signs.
“We got good minutes into players and also took another opportunity for younger players to get some exposure against a top side.”
On Saturday afternoon Skye United beat Casey Comets 3-1 at Comets Stadium.
The match highlight was the hat-trick to Skye triallist Marcus Spivey.
The big striker has been scoring for fun with Mentone for the past few seasons and has finally decided that the time is right for a move.
Skye isn’t the only local club with Spivey on its radar.
