A new masterpiece in the making
THE Frankston Arts Centre (FAC) is undergoing a major transformation, with the redevelopment of its forecourt in full swing. This exciting project is designed to elevate the visitor experience and enhance the cultural heart of Frankston City, making it more inviting, safe, and accessible for all.
The redesigned forecourt will feature improved safety measures, with clearly marked pedestrian and vehicle zones, upgraded pathways, and smoother surfaces to ensure universal access. Modern lighting will create a welcoming atmosphere for evening visitors, while additional seating will offer more opportunities to relax. A cultural water feature will add to the ambience, blending nature with art in a calming installation.
“The 30th anniversary of the Frankston Arts Centre is the perfect time to upgrade and refresh the entrance,” said Frankston City Councillor David Asker. “This new forecourt not only celebrates our rich cultural heritage but also ensures the FAC continues to be a premier destination for both locals and visitors for many years to come.”
The redevelopment is fully funded by Council and will take approximately six months to complete. During construction, some access disruptions are expected; however, pedestrian access to the front of the centre will be maintained at all times.
With the upgrade, the FAC will continue to serve as a dynamic space that fosters culture, connection, and creativity in the heart of Frankston.
Pictured above and left: Frankston Arts Centre Forecourt Redevelopment (artists impression). images: supplied
A cultural landmark forged by community
BY any measure, the Frankston Cultural Centre, now the Frankston Arts Centre, is more than a building. It is the physical embodiment of a city’s ambition to honour its community, culture, and creativity.
Officially opened on 20 May 1995 by then Prime Minister Paul Keating, the centre’s journey from concept to reality is a story worth retelling, not just for what was achieved, but for how it was achieved; through vision, unity, and an unshakable belief in the power of the arts to bring people together.
In the 1980s and early 1990s, Frankston was at a crossroads. While the Central Business District saw considerable commercial growth, the city lacked the infrastructure to support a rich cultural life. The community had outgrown its modest library in Central Park, and there was no major venue for performance, learning, or civic gathering. Nina Cooke and Charles Dorning, along with a committee of passionate locals on the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Arts Council, lead a persistent and comprehensive campaign to build a performing arts venue. Five separate studies commissioned by Council reached the same conclusion: Frankston urgently needed a dedicated arts and library facility.
Construction of the Cultural Centre began in April 1993 on council land between Playne and Davey Streets, selected to symbolically and physically bridge the civic and
commercial hearts of the city. The vision was ambitious: a performing arts theatre, a modern municipal library, a function centre, a toy library, and a three-level underground car park.
Designed by Darryl Jackson Architects and built by Salzer Constructions in partnership with local firm Mackie and Staff, the project had a clear local emphasis.
Council mandated that at least half of the $10 million construction value be channelled through local businesses and workers, boosting the region’s largest employment sector at a crucial time.
Funding was a patchwork of effort and generosity: $11.6 million from Frankston City Council, $3 million from the Federal Government’s Communities at Work initiative, $500,000 from the Victorian Government, and an impressive $1 million raised from the public.
Two fundraising campaigns captured the spirit of this civic momentum. The Heart of the City Appeal, led by John Pennell, sought corporate sponsors, offering recognition on a major honour board and naming rights within the centre. But it was the Stepping Stones Appeal, chaired by Councillor Noel Ferguson, that brought the public into the story. For as little as $25, residents could sponsor a paving brick in the forecourt. Children were invited to sign or decorate their own “stepping stone,” some of which were baked and laid to become permanent
parts of the centre’s entrance; a tactile and lasting testament to community pride.
The official opening on 20 May 1995 was nothing short of spectacular. In a gala event titled “Together, Here, Now”, over 3,000 performers took part, including the Frankston Ladies Choir, the Australian Welsh Choir, and a moving “Builders Ballet” by Robert John, which used movement, rhythm, and projections from the Glenn Harper Collection to tell the story of the centre’s construction. It was art imitating life in the most literal way.
Prime Minister Paul Keating, in his
opening remarks, touched on what made the day so meaningful:
“While trades, exports and policy development are important to Australia’s future, the vital ingredient is the community. Our communities are the heart and soul of the nation.”
Thirty years on, those words still echo through the spaces of Frankston Arts Centre. Built by many hands, for many hearts, it remains a gathering place of belonging, learning, and celebration—a tribute to what a community can build when it dares to dream together.
For more on Frankston Arts Centre history, visit Heritage Frankston on
the Frankston Libraries website. Heritage Frankston is a rich digital archive of local history, curated by Frankston City Libraries. Community members are encouraged to contribute photos, recordings, or stories.
Two curated collections to explore are Construction of the Frankston Cultural Centre and History of the Frankston Cultural Centre 18801995 and include a treasure chest of historical photos. Thanks to Frankston Librarian, Sally Lim on her recent work to update this collection for prosperity.
source: library.frankston.vic.gov.au
Pictured left to right: Official Opening Plaque, Opening Celebrations Calendar, Independent News Feature: 9 May 1995 images: supplied
30 years of stories, laughter, and legacy
THIS month marks a major milestone for one of Victoria’s most iconic performing arts venues. Frankston Arts Centre is celebrating 30 years of enriching the local community through creativity, culture and connection. Since its grand opening on 20 May 1995, the centre has welcomed audiences from across the Mornington Peninsula and beyond, becoming a beloved home for artists, performers and art lovers of all ages.
To honour three decades of unforgettable performances, community events and artistic innovation, a special 30th Birthday Gala will be held on Saturday 7 June. The centrepiece of the evening is Hall Stories, a heartfelt and hilarious one-man show created by acclaimed comedian, writer and actor Damian Callinan. Known for his signature blend of wit, nostalgia and storytelling, Callinan will take audiences on a uniquely Frankston journey through the stories of the Arts Centre itself.
“I’m delighted to be part of the 30th birthday celebrations for Frankston Arts Centre,” says Callinan. “Every time I’ve stepped through the doors of this place for shows and season launches, the love the audiences have for the place is palpable.”
“From world class productions to heartfelt community performances, these walls have seen it all, and I can’t wait to bring the Hall Stories
The Frankston Arts Centre team
project to help capture the essence of this special venue and share it back with the people who’ve helped create it.”
Hall Stories isn’t just a performance, it’s a tribute to the people, performances and peculiarities that have shaped the centre over the past 30 years.
Drawing from real life anecdotes, historical highlights and community memories, Callinan will breathe life into the characters and moments that
since the venue
have made the Arts Centre a cultural cornerstone.
Originally opened as the Frankston Cultural Centre, the venue was born from a 15 year vision to establish a cultural hub in the heart of Frankston. Its opening on 20 May 1995 was nothing short of spectacular, featuring a grand celebration with live music, street performances, and a stage show starring nearly 2,000 local performers. Acts included the Frankston Ladies Choir, Australian
Welsh Male Choir, and legendary Australian artists like Evelyn Krape and Rosemary Gunn. The energy was electric, the pride palpable; a moment etched into the city’s cultural memory.
Since then, the Arts Centre has grown into a thriving venue that hosts an exciting program of music, theatre, visual arts, workshops and community events every year. From touring productions and kids’ shows to local school performances and
contemporary art exhibitions, the centre continues to play an essential role in shaping Frankston’s creative identity.
The 30th birthday gala is more than a nod to the past; it’s a celebration of everything the Arts Centre stands for: inclusion, expression and imagination. In addition to the performance, guests are invited to a Pre-Show Cocktail Party at 6pm in the Function Centre, where they’ll enjoy drinks, canapés, and the chance to mingle with fellow arts supporters and community members.
Following the live event, the legacy of Hall Stories will continue with a special commemorative podcast. This digital keepsake will feature highlights from the show, behind-the-scenes reflections, and community voices sharing their own treasured memories of the Arts Centre across the years.
Whether you’re a long time supporter or new to the FAC family, the 30th Birthday Gala is the perfect way to reconnect with the past, celebrate the present and dream about the future of arts in Frankston.
Hall Stories by Damian Callinan takes place on Saturday 7 June at 7.30pm at Frankston Arts Centre. Pre-Show Cocktail Party from 6.00pm. Tickets for both the show and cocktail party are available at thefac.com.au or by calling 9784 1060.
celebrate 30 years
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Teacher charged
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Child sex charges for teacher
Brodie Cowburn
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A FORMER McClelland College teacher has been charged with child sexual offences.
Orhan Sahin taught high school science at McClelland Secondary Col-
lege in Frankston from 2023 until May 2024, and worked as a casual relief teacher in 2022. On 13 May, McClelland College principal Laura Dowdell Spence sent a letter to parents informing them that Sahin had been charged with child sexual offences.
“Given the serious nature of these charges, I wanted to ensure you were notified of this very concerning news as soon as possible. I will also be notifying families of former students who were here at the same time as Orhan Sahin, and who have since graduated,” the letter read. “I acknowledge that any information relating to child sexual offending can be distressing and can trigger a range of emotions.
In terms of support for our students, our wellbeing team is available if your child is impacted by this news.
“I commend the courage it takes for people to speak up and report criminal or other concerning behaviour that they have experienced or that they become aware of. Out of respect for the privacy and wellbeing of any person directly impacted by these charges, and to ensure we don’t interfere with the court process, I ask for your sensitivity when discussing or sharing information about this matter in the community.”
Sahin’s teaching registration was suspended on 13 June, 2024.
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McClelland College between 2022 and 2024 has been charged with child sex offences. Picture: Gary Sissons
Parents slam school fee on NDIS therapists
Brendan Rees brendan@baysidenews.com.au
PARENTS are raising the alarm after learning Seaford Park Primary School started charging NDIS support workers to use the school’s facilities, which reportedly caused a shortage in critical services during term one.
Since the start of this year, the school imposed a fee of $100 per therapist, per term to “help cover most of the administrative costs”.
Under the state government education’s NDIS therapists in schools’ policy, the fee must be charged to the therapist, not to parents or the NDIS.
According to parents who spoke to The Times, the issue at Seaford isn’t just a once-off, with other government schools on the Mornington Peninsula also implementing a fee at the “school’s discretion” - which some therapy providers cannot absorb.
Parent Beck Billows said her tenyear-old son, who has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), was seeing a speech therapist during school visits.
But that stopped completely during the first school term of this year after her son’s speech therapy provider put him “on hold” until they could understand the terms of the new fee, which came about with “no communication”.
According to Billows, only about 20 per cent of support workers had paid the fee in the first term to continue onsite services, meaning many children had missed out on vital support.
Fortunately, Billows said she had managed to find a new speech therapist to attend to her son’s needs at school but warned “so many families out there are unaware that this is happening”.
“The first term of school was such a big misunderstanding with this fee,” she said.
“We need one small set fee for every school, not leaving it up to the principal’s discretion or the school council at ridiculous sums that are making therapists turn their back on their children.
“It shouldn’t come to money where our kids are missing out on the therapy that is essential to them.”
According to an education department spokesperson, “our policy
enables schools to recover costs from NDIS funded therapists for the use of school premises where the school incurs a cost in hosting NDIS funded therapy”.
The department also noted it has “clear guidance for Victorian government schools related to requests for the delivery of NDIS funded therapy in schools”.
“Schools are encouraged to support students and their parents/carers in exercising a level of choice and control with their NDIS supports at school where it is safe and practical to do so,” it said.
“Ultimately, the decision to allow funded therapists to provide therapy on school grounds rests with the principal.
Parents Beck Billows and Emma Lenowry are concerned about their children since Seaford Park Primary School started charging NDIS support workers. Picture: Gary Sissons
Key considerations for principals include supporting students’ continued access to the curriculum, ensuring child safety, and the practical and administrative capacity of the school to accommodate these requests.”
Another parent Emma Lenowry said she was disgusted by the fee, noting that schools shouldn’t be taking “advantage of the disadvantage”.
“We understand there is extra admin, but we’re meant to be here for the children, not gain extra money,” she said.
“The waiting list to see a paediatrician is huge, it’s not like booking a GP at short notice, so we rely on therapists for their ongoing support.”
Lenowry raised the issue with the school, saying, “as parents we are here to raise, help, guide, inspire and protect our children as many other things but right now the system is letting us down”.
Lenowry said she was lucky at this stage that her two sons aged seven and nine were able to continue seeing a speech therapist, a behaviourist worker, an occupational therapist (OT), and a psychologist during school.
But she said her sons missed out on OT and behavioural therapy during the whole of term one because “they wouldn’t pay the fee” as the provider, not the individual therapists, “have their own policies and procedures to adhere to” and whether they wish to proceed.
“All our children have had an escalation in behaviour since the loss of therapy in term one.”
According to Lenowry, Peninsula Health are not charged the fee because they’re part of the public health system.
Since speaking to other state school parents on social media, Lenowry said many were blindsided by the new measure, with the fee not being consistent at every school.
Lenowry has recently launched a change.org petition calling for a “small flat, standardised fee” to be imposed across all state schools, which she will present to her local MP.
According to Lenowry, who made enquiries with various schools, Banyan Fields Primary in Carrum Downs was proposing to introduce a once-off $25 fee and a $1 per visit thereafter.
She confirmed Hastings, Somerville, Baxter, Rosebud, and Mornington primary schools did not have a fee, however, Belvedere Park Primary School in Seaford had a fee of $400 per year.
Seaford Park Primary has been contacted for comment.
A National Disability Insurance Agency spokesperson, said, “the use of school premises is a matter for relevant state and territory authorities”.
“NDIS pricing arrangements and price limits are designed to cover the costs of providing therapy services, including overheads. As such, any fees charged by other parties to therapists cannot be claimed from NDIS plans.”
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Artists work on hospital pieces
COMMUNITY members have been invited to help create the artworks which will feature at the newly redeveloped Frankston Hospital.
Artists Richard Briggs, Dan Elborne, Hannah Quinlivan, and Jody Rallah will each work on murals and sculptures for the new hospital over the coming months. The artists have been tasked with creating works that
align with the theme “Healing Country, Healing People”. Expressions of interest are now open to help Briggs and Elborne create their pieces. Briggs’ work will be a line drawing titled “Flourishing Forest” - he is asking for community members to share knowledge about kelp forests. Elborne’s piece is a three-metre tall pillar, which will be
sculpted using clay. Participants in the workshop will work on the clay pillar.
Briggs’ workshops take place between 21 and 23 May at Frankston Hospital. Elborne’s will take place on 29 and 30 May. For more information or to register interest contact victoria@tprojects.co or visit tprojects.co/ eoi.
Ambulance response times trimmed slightly
By Brendan Rees
AMBULANCE response times on the Mornington Peninsula have improved slightly from the previous quarter, with 62 per cent of ambulance callouts taking less than 15 minutes to get to patients.
New data released by Ambulance Victoria last week for the January to March quarter showed the average response time for paramedics on the peninsula was 15 minutes and 56 seconds – a slight decrease of 15 seconds compared to last quarter, which was 16 minutes and 11 seconds.
Code one “lights and sirens” emergencies are measured from the time of a triple-0 call being answered to the first ambulance arriving at the incident scene – with a statewide response time target being 15 minutes.
But this can be influenced by many factors including traffic, distance required to travel, availability of ambulances and demand for services.
There were 2801 emergencies on the peninsula in the past three months. Compared to the previous quarter, paramedics responded to 60.1 per cent of emergencies within 15 minutes or less with a total of 2912 cases.
In neighbouring Frankston, ambulances response times were slightly improved as well, taking an average of 25 seconds quicker to get to an emergency compared to the last quarter, with an average response time of 13 minutes and 40 seconds.
A total average of 74.3 per cent of ambulance callouts got to a patient in less than 15 minutes within the Frankston city with 2505 cases.
In Kingston, ambulances responded by an average of 13 seconds longer to get to a patient compared to the last quarter with an average of 15 minutes and 19 seconds.
Kingston had a total of 2030 emergencies over the last quarter compared to 2223 the previous quarter.
Among the best performing municipalities in the state were Horsham and Warrnambool, each taking an average of 11 minutes and 40 seconds to reach a patient.
Ambulance Victoria’s regional operations executive director Danielle North said demand on ambulance crews had dropped by 4.5 per cent in the latest quarter compared with the last three months of 2024.
But she added, “Despite the drop this quarter, we have seen a 31.8 per cent increase in code one cases since the COVID-19 pandemic began more than five years ago,”.
Although this year had brought some welcome relief with crews called to 95,321 code one emergencies, she said.
Overall, performance improved in 45 local government areas.
“We know there is more work to do. We continue to work with our partners to ensure our paramedics, and first responders are dispatched to the right patient at the right time,” North said.
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McKenzie claims win in Flinders
Cameron McCullough cameron@baysidenews.com.au
INDEPENDENT candidate Ben Smith has conceded in the federal seat of Flinders, leaving Liberal Zoe McKenzie the winner in the protracted count.
The outcome has stretched nearly two weeks beyond election day with a “complex count scenario” triggered due to the inability to separate second and third polling Smith and Labor’s Sarah Race.
The three-candidate-preferred count was only finalised last Monday, with the AEC reverting to a two-candidate-preferred count with Smith and McKenzie.
Zoe McKenzie told The Times she is “humbled and grateful to receive a vote of confidence from the people of Flinders, to represent them as their Federal Member of Parliament for the next three years”.
“Ben Smith, the independent candidate, called me to concede. He was gracious and enthusiastic for our community, as he has always been.
“I thank the candidates from other parties, and independents, who put their hands up to represent Flinders at this election.
“This election saw a resounding victory for the ALP, off a primary vote of just over one third of all electors. My party has a great deal of reflection to do and we have lost many fine members of parliament. We have a huge task ahead to ensure we craft policy consistent with our principles of individual choice,
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freedom and responsibility and reward for effort. I look forward to playing a big part in the evolution of my party and its platform, and ensuring that the peninsula’s needs and nature will continue to be central to both.”
At the end of the count Smith still trailed by 5254 votes, making the outcome a clear McKenzie win with the seat to be retained with around 2.29 percent margin.
“While we didn’t get the result we hoped for, we’ve still achieved something incredible here in Flinders,” said Smith. “Together, we’ve shown that our community cares deeply and wants its voice to be heard.
“For the first time in decades, this seat is no longer considered safe. That’s a powerful message – and one I hope leads to greater attention, investment, and genuine engagement with our region.”
For the Smith for Flinders campaign, what began with a small group of locals quickly grew into a grassroots movement supported by more than 600 volunteers and 500 local donors. “I’m incredibly proud of what we built together,” said Smith.
Smith congratulated Zoe McKenzie MP on her re-election, and Labor candidate Sarah Race for running a strong campaign.
McKenzie said that over the next fortnight she will “meet with those who were to benefit from my commitments across sporting and community facilities, education and mental health support, as well as youth engagement, to start the pro -
cess of advocacy across three levels of government – and to fight for their implementation.
“I thank all the residents of Flinders – both those who voted for me and those who didn’t. I will work every day to ensure the peninsula gets what it deserves from Canberra, and work with my State and Council counterparts to ensure we also have our needs met by each level of government.”
Cash needed for childcare crossing - mayor
MORE money from other levels of government is needed to improve safety on the road near the Little Grasshoppers Early Learning Centre in Moorooduc, the shire’s mayor says.
The childcare centre sits on the corner of Moorooduc Highway and Eramosa Road. Last week Mornington MP Chris Crewther called for a zebra crossing to be installed to improve safety for children crossing the road (“Action needed on childcare road” The Times 13/5/2025).
The Department of Transport asked that questions about the road be directed to the Mornington Peninsula Shire. Last week Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Anthony Marsh said “speed limit reductions are decided by the Department of Transport and Planning and any application would need to meet its guidelines. We have reviewed Eramosa Road West against the Department’s guidelines and there
are no indications it would meet the criteria for a speed limit reduction, mainly because it has very low levels of pedestrian and cyclist activity.”
Marsh says that instead of a zebra crossing, pedestrian lights could be installed. “Our officers have looked into the possibility of a zebra crossing but they can only be installed when the speed limit is 50kmph or less, so we’ve determined that pedestrian operated signals are the most appropriate option,” he said. “We have developed concept plans for the installation of signals but at this stage there is no funding available to progress further. Pedestrian operated signals are expensive and many of the existing grants such a project would be eligible for would not cover the costs required. We would welcome state government funding for this project.”
Brodie Cowburn
CHILDREN rush to cross the road at Little Grasshoppers in Moorooduc.
Picture: Yanni
ZOE McKenzie campaigning in Somerville. Picture: Supplied
EMC students spending time with Vasey Frankston RSL residents.
Students brighten up aged care home
STUDENTS from Elisabeth Murdoch College have teamed up with Langwarrin Men’s Shed members for a special project, which came to a conclusion last week.
The students have been building and decorating four large planter boxes. Last Friday, 16 May, the boxes were donated to the dementia ward at Frankston Vasey RSL Aged Care.
Michael Ryan from Langwarrin Men’s Shed said the Year Nine students had worked very hard to bring the idea to fruition. “The students visited other community groups, and they then had to go away and decide which one they would like to be involved with,” he said. “We finished up with 25 students.
“The project we decided to do was to make and decorate four big planter boxes for the Vasey
Frankston RSL Aged Care facilities’ dementia ward. It has been a big success.”
EMC assistant principal Ciro Ferra praised the students who completed the project. He said the opportunity to hand the boxes over “not only recognises the students’ exceptional contribution but also celebrates their hard work in designing, building, and painting the garden beds as part of their Students Attributes Program community project.
“In this assessment task, students visit a local community service and plan for and deliver a community project for the community group that uses that service. Throughout this process, students record notes, plan, and write reflections about the community they investigated and the project they delivered.”
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Ram raid charges for duo
TWO men have been charged over a series of ram raids and burglaries that allegedly took place in Seaford and Crib Point.
Police say two men reversed a vehicle into a supermarket on Seaford Road in Seaford at around 1.30am on 5 May. They allegedly fled the shop empty-handed before driving through the front door of a nearby pharmacy. Police allege they stole perfume.
Police allege that at around 2am on 6 May, the
two men tried and failed to break into a liquor store using a car on Stony Point Road in Crib Point. They allegedly used the car to reverse into a nearby service station and steal items a short time later.
Police raided properties in the Hastings area in relation to the incidents. Two 39-year-old men from Hastings were charged with burglary and theft-related offences.
The duo was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 10 June.
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From a fashion-forward illusionist and a light-up dance group to an eight-year-old magician and a dinosaur rock band, the acts so far on this 18th season of Britain’s favourite variety show sure know how to turn heads. Prepare to be amazed as the third semi-final sees even more singers, musicians, dancers, magicians and comedians who impressed judges Simon Cowell (pictured), Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli and Amanda Holden during the audition rounds return to compete for a spot in the finale.
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If you’ve found yourself calling out the answers to this competitive quiz show so loudly that you can’t hear the actual contestants, you’re not alone. What started as 81 Aussies standing on a grid of trivia topics is now just nine clever contenders hoping to defend their territory, conquer their neighbours’ tiles and claim the entire board for themselves. Can one of the (unfortunately titled) ‘whales’ hold onto their majority stake? Or will an underdog seize their chance to take over?
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8.50 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Atlantic: Madeira And Azores. (PG) Hosted by Martin Clunes.
9.35 The Kimberley. (R) Hosted by Mark Coles Smith.
10.25 ABC Late News.
10.40 The Business. (R) 11.00 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 11.50 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 1.30 Vera. (Mav, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 History’s Greatest Mysteries: The Sinking Of The Titanic. (PG, R) A look at the story of the Titanic
8.25 Liberation: D-Day To Berlin: Germany. (M) Looks at the true cost of liberation during the last year of WWII. 9.15 Sherlock & Daughter. (Mav) Amelia goes undercover. 10.10 SBS World News Late. 10.40 Carmen Curlers. (Mas, R) 12.45 Pagan Peak. (MA15+a, R) 2.50 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 11. Geelong v Western Bulldogs. From GMHBA Stadium, Victoria. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.
11.00 Kick Ons. Kane Cornes, Josh Jenkins and Jason Richardson debate the hottest topics and preview the upcoming AFL matches.
11.30 To Be Advised.
1.05 Raines. (Mahv) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R) A look at police random breath-test patrols.
8.30 Emergency. (Mm, R) After a surfer has a heart attack, Caitlin and Martin are not sure they can save him.
9.30 A+E Crash Scene Emergency. (Mam) A woman has to be cut out of her car.
10.30 Panic 9-1-1. (MA15+av)
11.20 9News Late.
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 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (Ml) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav) A web of lies and betrayal is uncovered when a woman
Friday, May 23
ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 Take 5. (PG, R) 11.10 Bergerac. (Mal, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Bay Of Fires. (Malv, R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (R) 3.00 House Of Games. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (PG) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa gets playful with planting design.
8.30 The One That Got Away. (Premiere, Mal) Two detectives hunt a killer whose modus operandi echoes a historic series of murders.
9.25 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson.
10.00 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R)
10.30 Big Boys. (MA15+l, R)
11.00 ABC Late News.
11.15 Father Brown. (Ma, R)
12.00 Mayfair Witches. (Mal, R) 12.50 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 12. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.10 The Bridges That Built London. (PGa, R) 11.00 Dream Of Italy. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Autun: Rome’s Forgotten Sister. (PG, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 12. Highlights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 MOVIE: Call Me Kate. (2023, PGa, R) Katharine Hepburn. 9.05 Snowdon & Margaret: A Scandalous Affair. (PGa, R) Explores Princess Margaret’s marriage. 10.00 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes: North Yorkshire – Jill Scott. (R)
10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Atlantic Crossing. (PGa, R)
12.10 Rex In Rome. (Mlv, R) 2.00 The Head. (Malsv, R) 3.50 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School: World By Night. 4.00 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 11. Essendon v Richmond. From the MCG.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.
11.15 GetOn Extra. Lizzie Jelfs, Matt Hill, Simon Marshall and Brent Zerafa dive headlong into the weekend’s best racing.
11.45 To Be Advised.
1.25 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Animal SOS Australia.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Find My Country House Australia. (Premiere, PG) Hosted by Catriona Rowntree.
8.30 MOVIE: My Sister’s Keeper. (2009, Mal, R) A young girl decides to sue her parents for medical emancipation to avoid donating a kidney to her dying sibling. Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin.
10.45 MOVIE: The Rebound. (2009, Mdls, R) Catherine Zeta-Jones.
12.35 Tipping Point. (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. (PG, R)
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6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 House Hunters Australia. A couple search for a retreat in the Blue Mountains. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mhs, R) Graham Norton is joined on the couch by Sigourney Weaver, Nicholas Hoult, Jamie Oliver, Lolly Adefope and Coldplay. 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) 6am Morning Programs. 1.25pm Planet A. 2.15 Fast And Furious Face-Off. 3.00 Over The Black Dot. 3.35 BBC News At Ten. 4.05 ABC World News Tonight. 4.30 PBS News. 5.30 Forged In Fire. 6.20 If You Are The One. 7.20 Jeopardy! 7.50 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 13. 1.35am Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. 3.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
Alive And Kicking. (1958) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 12. Parramatta Eels v Manly Sea Eagles. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.45 Late Programs.
Capricorn One. Continued. (1977, PG) 8.10 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) 10.20 The Flood. (2019, M) 12.15pm Salvation Boulevard. (2011, M) 2.05
RBG. (2018, PG) 3.55 Earth To Echo. (2014, PG) 5.35 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 7.30 Bandit. (2022, M) 9.50 The Informer. (2019, MA15+, Spanish, English, Polish) 11.55 November. (2017, MA15+, Estonian) 2.05am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 7.50 Motown Magic. 8.40 Spartakus. 10.00 Tales From Zambia. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: The Red Turtle. (2016, PG) 1.30 Thanks For All The Fish. 2.00 The Casketeers. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 MOVIE: Free Willy. (1993, PG) 9.50 MOVIE: Little Shop Of Horrors. (1986, M) 11.30 Late Programs. NITV (34)
May 24
7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Nanny. 9.00 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Indianapolis 500. Qualifying. 10.05 Bewitched. 10.35 Jeannie. 11.05 Young Sheldon. 12.05pm MOVIE: Fighting With My Family. (2019, M) 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
3.40 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 4.10 The Piano. (PG, R) 5.10 Landline. (R) 5.40 Australian Story: Better Angels – Samuel Johnson. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 13. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 11.00 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cycling. UCI ProSeries. Tour of Hungary. 3.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic Apparatus World Cup. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 13. 5.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 5.35 Cuban Missile Crisis. (Premiere, PGa)
6.10 Father Brown. (PGav) Father Brown investigates a death at a dance school.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Call The Midwife. (PGa) May is caught up in a serious incident at the beach.
8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) After a cycling competition comes to the village of Burwood Mantle, the race leader is murdered. Barnaby and Nelson investigate and find themselves drawn into a world of blackmail and bloodshed.
10.00 Bergerac. (Mal, R) Bergerac goes rogue with a new lead.
10.45 Reunion. (MA15+l, R) A deaf ex-prisoner seeks revenge.
11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
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6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar: Fame. (Mal, R) 8.25 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses: Non-Conformists (A La Ronde And Kingston Lacy) (Return, PG) The team explores two unique houses.
9.30 Alone Australia. (M) The survivalists make difficult decisions.
10.35 Guillaume’s French Atlantic. (PG, R) 11.05 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 11.40 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R) 4.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation Raceday, Sandown Saturday and Doomben Cup Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Americas: The Caribbean. (PG) Takes a look at sailfish hunt, sperm whales dive for squid and millions of red crabs migrate to the sea.
8.00 MOVIE: The Lost World: Jurassic Park. (1997, PGv, R) A research team is sent to investigate an island populated by dinosaurs. Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore, Pete Postlethwaite.
10.35 MOVIE: Con Air. (1997, MA15+lv, R) A parolee is caught up in a hijacking. Nicolas Cage, John Cusack. 12.55 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGas, R)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 Find My Country House Australia. (PG, R) 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.30 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R) 2.00 The Floor. (PG, R) 4.30
6.00 9News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Holiday Home Makeover With Rachel & Ryan. (PG) Rachel and Ryan create three guest bedrooms.
8.30 MOVIE: Skyfall. (2012, Mlv, R) In the wake of a botched operation and the apparent death of 007, M finds herself under pressure to resign. Daniel Craig, Judi Dench.
11.30 MOVIE: Double Impact. (1991, MA15+slv, R) 1.35 Destination WA. (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)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. A family is feeling cramped in their current home. 8.40 House Hunters Australia. (PG, R) A couple search for a house but she wants a Hamptons-style cottage with a pool and he seeks a home with character and a toolshed. 9.40 Ambulance Australia. (Mms, R) Paramedics respond to a child’s call about a five-year-old stuck in mud, but all is not as it seems. 10.40 Elsbeth. (Mv, R) 11.40 FBI. (MA15+v, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm Who Gets To Stay In Australia? 3.05 BBC News At Ten. 3.35 ABC World News Tonight. 4.05 PBS News. 5.05 Over The Black Dot. 5.35 Mastermind Aust. 6.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.25 The Day The Rock Star Died: Elvis Presley. 8.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 14. 1.35am Miniseries: Sirius. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.05pm Paddington. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 3.55 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Room On The Broom.
6am Morning Programs. 7.00 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 8.55 The Kids Are Alright. (2021, PG, Spanish) 10.35 Arctic. (2018, M) 12.25pm Rob The Mob. (2014,
Sunday, May 25
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 The Piano. (PG, R) 3.30 Grand Designs UK. (R) 4.20 First Nation Farmers. (R) 4.40 The Kimberley. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Compass: The Conclave. (PG)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 The Piano. (PG) Hosted by Amanda Keller.
8.30 Bergerac. (Ml) Bergerac’s enemies are gaining momentum and there’s a shocking revelation about the ransom.
9.20 Reunion. (Mlv) Brennan and Carly head to his school reunion, where Brennan meets some old friends.
10.15 MOVIE: Strangerland. (2015, MA15+an, R) Two children disappear into the desert. Nicole Kidman.
12.05 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Ml, R)
12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
2.00 The Split. (Ml, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 14. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classics. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington. 12.55 North Beach Football Club. (R) 1.00 Motor Racing. ProMX C’ship. Round 4. 4.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 14. Highlights. 5.30 Codename Lucy: Spies Against Nazis. (PGavw) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R) Explores the 2000-year history of London. 9.15 Into The Gobi Desert With Nick Knowles. (PG, R) Nick Knowles heads to Mongolia.
10.05 Hindenburg: The Cover Up: The Titanic Of The Skies. (PGa, R) 11.00 Face Down: Killing Of Thomas Niedermayer. (Mal)
12.00 24 Hours In Emergency. (Malm, R)
3.40 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The 1% Club. (PGls)
8.00 7NEWS Spotlight.
9.00 24 Hours In Police Custody: The Unusual Suspects. (Mad) New routes behind large scale cannabis importation are leading police to some very different suspects.
10.10 Crime Investigation Australia: Baby In The Suitcase. (MA15+adv, R)
11.30 Autopsy USA. (Ma)
12.30 Shades Of Blue. (MA15+adsv, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Morning Programs. 9.00
6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Travel Guides. (PGls)
8.10 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.
9.10 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan. (Ma) Piers Morgan sits down with Rod Covlin, the man who almost got away with murdering his wealthy financier wife.
10.10 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) A look at the latest round of the AFL. 11.10 9News Late.
11.40 The First 48. (Ma)
12.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGa, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. (Final, R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. A batch of 23 former contestants returns. 8.30 Fake. (Premiere, Mls) A writer goes on a date with a wealthy grazier after meeting on a dating app, but comes to believe that the man might not be all that he seems. 9.30 FBI. (Mav) After a young girl goes missing in Queens, the team discovers the kidnappers used her as leverage to carry out a major explosives heist, sending them on a hunt for the dangerous culprits. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Motorcycle Racing. Superbike World Championship. Round 5. Czech Round. 1.00 Figure Skating. ISU World Championships. Part three. Replay. 2.30 Jeopardy! 4.35 ABC World News Tonight. 5.00 PBS Washington Week. 5.25 Abandoned Engineering. 7.15 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 15. 1.35am Letterkenny. 2.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.40pm Ben And Holly. 2.05 Paddington. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Peppa Pig. 3.55 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Daniel Tiger’s. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Finding Graceland. Continued. (1998, PG) 6.50 Earth To Echo. (2014, PG) 8.30 Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German, Hungarian) 10.30 Bandit. (2022, M) 12.50pm The Daughter. (2015, M) 2.40 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 4.30 Belle. (2013, PG) 6.30 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 8.30 Something’s Gotta Give. (2003, M) 10.55 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Rugby League. Qld Murri Carnival. Finals. Women’s. Replay. 3.00 Rugby League. Qld Murri Carnival. Finals. Men’s. 4.20 Soh Presents: Generations And Dynasties. 6.00 Queer & Here. 6.40 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 7.30 Tree Kangaroos: Ghosts Of The Forest. 8.30 Namatjira Project: The Quest For Justice. 10.05 MOVIE: Walkabout. (1971, M) Midnight Late Programs. NITV (34)
Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 15. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 Destination Flavour China. 10.20 Billy Connolly: Great American Trail. (Ma, R) 11.10 Wild Prague. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Masha And Valentyna. (Ml, R) 2.55 Travel Shooters. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.35 Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 15. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Island Of Shadows. (2020, Mav, R) Anna Hopkins. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Stockholm With Michael Portillo: Stockholm 2. (PG) Michael Portillo gets crafty with ceramics. 8.25 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Estonia. (PGa, R) Bettany Hughes explores Estonia.
9.20 Inside Windsor Castle. (R) Explores what it’s like to live in Windsor Castle.
The Year. (PG, R) 1.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Classified. (Mlv) 11.35 Kin. (MA15+dlv, R) 2.30 Along Ireland’s Shores. (PG, R) 3.30 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.05pm Paddington. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 4.00 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.15 Rocket Club. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 The Crystal Maze. 9.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Hamlet. Continued. (1948, PG) 8.35 Belle. (2013, PG) 10.30 Ordinary Happiness. (2019, M, Italian) 12.10pm Ben Is Back. (2018, M) 2.05 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG)
Programs. 2.55 WorldWatch. 5.10 Forged In Fire. 6.00 Alone Denmark. (Final) 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The UnBelievable. 10.10 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.40 Alone Australia. 11.45 Couples Therapy. (Return) 12.55am Secrets Of The Chippendales Murders. 1.50 MOVIE: The Assignment. (1997, MA15+) 3.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) A new farmer joins the mix.
8.50 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) Owen and the 126 deal with the aftermath of the asteroid crash in Austin while a greater threat looms.
9.50 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
10.50 Code 1: Minute By Minute. (Malv, R) 11.50 Motorway Patrol. (PGa) 12.20 You, Me And The Apocalypse. (Premiere, Mal) 1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: A Missed Connection. (2023, PGa) Meggan Kaiser. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Floor. (Final, PG) Hosted by Rodger Corser. 8.50 Footy Classified. (Ml) A team of footy experts tackles the AFL’s big issues and controversies.
9.50 Players. (Ml) A look at all the AFL news.
10.50 9News Late.
11.20 Aussie Road Train Truckers. (Ml) 12.10 Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup. (Mal) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 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.
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 batch of 23 former contestants returns. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 Taskmaster Australia. (Ml, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 10.50
Tuesday, May 27
ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (PG, R) 11.00 If You’re Listening. (R) 11.20 Gruen. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 3.00 House Of Games. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 The Kimberley. (Final)
8.50 David Attenborough’s Galapagos: Evolution. (Final, R) Hosted by Sir David Attenborough.
9.40 Australia’s Wild Odyssey: Carving The Landscape. (Final, R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Four Corners. (R) 12.00 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.15 Books That Made Us. (Malv, R) 1.15 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 2.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 9.15 First Australians. (PG, R) 10.25 Dance Rites 2024. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Walkatjurra: Our Actions Will Never Stop. (PG, R) 3.15 Arts Centres Keep Our Elders Connected. (R) 3.35 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 4.05 The Cook Up. (R) 4.35 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are?
Mark Coles Smith. (Mlv)
8.30 Insight. Hosted by Kumi Taguchi. 9.30 The Handmaid’s Tale. (Final, MA15+) June reflects on her experiences in Gilead. 10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Living Black. (R)
11.30 Enemy Of The People. (Mlv, R) 2.50 Along Ireland’s Shores. (PGa, R) 3.50 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Programs. 9.30
Show. 12.10pm
12.40 Homicide. 2.30 Cryptoland. 3.05 BBC News At Ten. 3.35 ABC World News Tonight. 4.05 PBS News. 5.05 Forged In Fire: Best Of. 5.55 The UnXplained. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 16. 1.35am Shoresy. 2.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.05pm Paddington. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 4.00 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Rocket Club. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory. 9.20 Croc Watch. 10.05 Merlin. 10.50 Late Programs.
6am The Movie Show. 6.15 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 8.15 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 10.20 Something’s Gotta Give. (2003, M) 12.40pm November. (2022, M, French) 2.40 Hamlet. (1948, PG) 5.40 The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir. (2018, PG) 7.30 The Furnace. (2020, M) 9.40 No Man Of God. (2021, MA15+) 11.35 The Two Faces Of January. (2014, M) 1.25am
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Leah extends an olive branch.
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Farmer Jack’s remaining ladies arrive.
8.50 Doc. (Ma) Amy and Jake try to uncover the cause of a unique patient’s worsening condition.
9.50 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
10.50 Accused. (Mad)
11.50 Autopsy USA: Kate Spade. (Ma, R)
12.50 The Act. (MA15+ans, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Tipping Point: Travel Guides. (PG) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 9.00 Footy Classified. (Ml) A team of footy experts tackles the AFL’s big issues and controversies.
10.00 9News Late. 10.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 The Equalizer. (Mv, R) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 The Garden Gurus. (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 batch of 23 former contestants returns. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 The Inspired Unemployed: The List. (PGalv) The boys are in Malaysia. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05
Wednesday, May 28
9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Atlantic. (PG, R) 11.30 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG,
5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
News.
7.30 7.30. 8.00 Gruen. 8.35 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Final) A satirical news program. 9.05 Planet America. 9.40 Big Boys. (Final, Mls) 10.10 Mayfair Witches. (Final, MA15+v, R)
ABC Late News. 11.10 The Business. (R) 11.25 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)
Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 1.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 16. 8.00 WorldWatch. 9.55 Going Places. (R) 10.25 MOVIE: The Blood Run. (2024) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Insight. (R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 16.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2024. (Malns, R) 9.10 The Day The Rock Star Died: Michael Hutchence. (Ma, R) Takes a look at Michael Hutchence. 9.40 The Handmaid’s Tale. (Final, MA15+, R) June reflects on her experiences in Gilead.
10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 My Brilliant Friend. (Mals) 12.15 The Wall: The Chateau Murder. (Malv, R) 3.35 Along Ireland’s Shores. (R) 4.30 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.20 Border Security: International. (PG, 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.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGal, R) Hosted by Lee Mack. 8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL. 9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.
10.00 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments. 11.00 Born To Kill? (MA15+av, R)
12.00 Midnight Texas. (MA15+hv)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
MOVIE: Murder On Maple Drive. (2021, Mav) Bea Santos. 2.00 Pointless. (PG)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
9News Afternoon.
Tipping Point Australia.
6.00 9News.
7.00 Rugby League. State of Origin. Game 1. Queensland v New South Wales.
10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A post-match wrap-up of Game 1. 11.00 9News Late.
11.30 The Equalizer. (Mv, R) A former Chinese MSS agent is poisoned. 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Today. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. A look
Bowling green for Frankston? Minister favours proposal
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
A Frankston deputation representative of the Shire Council and Progress Association waited on the Minister for Lands (Mr. Downward) on Tuesday last with a request that portion of the foreshore adjoining the tennis courts be made available as a site for bowling green and croquet lawns.
Cr. F. H. Wells said that the Council, at its last meeting, passed a resolution in support of the proposal only two councillors out of fifteen voting against.
The Progress Association, which was thoroughly representative of the citizens, was strongly urging the proposal, and it was at the instance of the Association that the Council had taken action.
He mentioned that at the ordinary monthly meeting of the Progress Association held on Monday evening last there was a representative attendance numbering 70 people.
Cr. Bradbury said the foreshore could be beautified by the scheme, and it would assist the town in catering for visitors.
Unlike other leading tourist resorts, Frankston possessed neither bowling green nor croquet lawn.
Cr. Pratt said the bowling green would form part of a comprehensive scheme for the beautification of the foreshore, which had been neglected for years.
A foreshore trust had just been formed, and it was anticipated that much excellent work would be done.
The site asked for was an ideal one for bowling greens.
Mr. T. J. McMurtrie said that while Frankston possessed beautiful beaches
and fine stretches of foreshore, they were in a woefully neglected condition.
The site asked for as a bowling green could be made a beautiful spot, and would serve as a starting point for an extensive beautification scheme.
In the Frankston Riding alone there was an area of seventy acres of foreshore reserve, and the small portion asked for as a bowling green would only run into feet.
Mr. W. C. Young, president of the Frankston Progress Association, said that the Council and the general public were behind the proposal. The site asked for was in a neglected condition and an eyesore in the locality.
Lieut.-Colonel Lazarus also spoke in support.
The Minister, in reply, said he knew the area asked for, and referred to it as “a God-forsaken spot.” Mr. Downward said he favored the idea of a bowling green being provided at Frankston.
He knew the immense benefit the bowling green had been to Mornington. The bowling green there was on the foreshore, and Mornington had not the large reserve that Frankston possessed.
The bowling green at Mornington was a beautiful spot, and it not only attracted visitors but held them to the place.
He would not give a decision for fourteen days, in order to give objectors an opportunity to state their views.
He would then send his decision through Cr. F. H. Wells.
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Tragedy At Balnarring – Popular
Footballer Shot
Whilst out shooting with a companion on Thursday last, the second eldest son of Mrs. Stone, of Balnarring, was fatally shot through the chest.
Mr. Stone was a prominent member of the Balnarring football team. The tragedy has cast a gloom over the whole district, as deceased was a young man who was greatly respected.
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Unclean Premises – Lady Cab Owner Fined
Louisa Josephine Dodds, Chelsea’s lady cab-driver, was before the Chelsea Court on Monday for permitting a nuisance on her premises, which constituted a menace to public health.
The dates were mentioned as during April. The offence consisted in leaving heaps of manure from her stables about the premises. Evidence was given by Health Inspector Charles Scott, who prosecuted, and Senior Constable R. Hore.
An order had been served on Mrs. Dodds to clean her premises.
Mrs. Dodds said she had had a man and a boy on the work required, but as it had been a busy time, she had not been able to comply with the demands as quickly as she would have liked.
Mr. Cohen, P.M.: You will be fined £5, and an order made for an immediate abatement of the nuisance. It is a menace to the public health. If you do not remedy the state of affairs, Mrs. Dodds, the Court has power to close your home altogether.
Costs amounting to £2/4/6 were allowed.
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Personal
Mr. B. Anderson has been trans-
ferred from Stratford to Frankston as the local S.M. in succession to Mr. M. L. Lalor, who was promoted to the position of traffic inspector at Dandenong.
We regret to report that Mrs. F. Wells, senr., is laid aside with an attack of pleurisy. She is being attended by Dr. Johnston. We wish her a speedy recovery to health.
Miss McNeil, who is at present on holidays, is expected to resume duty at the Frankston Shire office next week.
Commander F. G. Cresswell, R.A.N., was present at the Frankston Progress Association meeting last Monday night, and enrolled as a member of that Association.
Mrs. Bowes., senr., after a holiday extending over six or seven months in Sydney, has returned to Frankston.
Miss Linda Byron Moore is at present visiting General and Mrs. Grimmade, “Marathon,” Frankston.
It is with extreme regret that we learn that Miss Katie Gurrie – popularly known as “Kit” to her numerous friends – and niece of Miss Winnie Hallinan, of the Prince of Wales Hotel, Frankston, is at present in Dr. Maxwell’s hospital, suffering from a severe nervous breakdown. The strain of duty has been weighing on her for some time, but the sudden news of the death of a close friend precipitated a collapse.
It is to be hoped she will soon be back at her post restored to health.
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Sir Geo. Tallis, of “Beleura” Mornington, has purchased a 30hp McCormack Deering oil engine at a cost of £600 to work on his large farm. This method of working will be
up-to-date and draw an 8-furrow disc plow and harrow simultaneously.
Like other Peninsula breeders on the Peninsula, Sir George is preparing the prize herd for the Melbourne Show in September.
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Again we are indebted to Mr. E. P. Davies for something novel and entertaining, as he is the promoter of the first Haggis Dinner on the Peninsula. Invitations have been issued to the Prime Minister, the Right Hon. S. M. Bruce, ex-Senator Plain, Mr. W. S. Yorston and to the chiefs of the leading Scottish societies throughout the State.
For those not acquainted with Scottish evenings of this kind, we would like to state that Melbourne’s leading artists have been engaged. A truly wonderful menu will be provided. Tickets have been selling freely, and it is pleasing to note the number of ladies looking forward to this braw Scotch nicht.
A full programme will appear in our next issue.
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The “Tangerine” Cafe, Palais buildings, is now under the supervision of Mr. and Mrs. J. Bradbury, who are now busy re-arranging stocks of the various lines previously handled by Mrs. Fry. In our next issue will be advertised some startling reductions particularly in the fancy goods sections, but anyone, meantime, will be well advised to call at “The Tangerine” to inspect the offerings.
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 22 May 1925
PUZZLE ZONE
ACROSS
1. Has buoyancy
5. Cautious
7. Avoid (capture)
8. Tiny particle
9. Official stamp
10. Jumped up
11. Hostile crowds
13. Prepare for publication
14. Cleans by rubbing hard
18. Queuing, ...up
21. Hitch
22. Detour round
24. Freedom fighter
25. Bass brass instrument
26. Match before final
27. Await with horror
28. Forest plant
29. Enforces (payment) DOWN
1. Camera lights
2. Intended
3. Trades for cash
4. Sun umbrella
5. US frontier movie
6. Straighten again
STORIES
12. Outgoing flow, ... tide
15. Overcome 16. Improve in quality
17. Skin mite rash
19. Very cold
20. Talks idly
22. Knife’s cutting edge
23. Italian food
See page 19 for solutions.
(Un)Kool Thing – My Life as a Try Hard
By Stuart McCullough
I WAS having lunch with friends. Between courses, one of my lunchmates said that her favourite song in 1989 was "Teen Age Riot" by grunge rock pioneers, Sonic Youth. I wanted to agree. Indeed, I longed to say that, I too, believed "Teen Age Riot" was, by some considerable distance, the very best song of 1989 and that the album from whence it came was a masterpiece that captured the essence of Generation X in its dissonant squalls and alternative tunings.
I wanted to say anything at all that would suggest that, in 1989, I had any idea the song "Teen Age Riot" existed or what a "Sonic Youth" was. But I couldn’t. Because in 1989, I was tragically and irredeemably uncool. Saying you liked Sonic Youth in the 1980s is the equivalent of claiming that you liked the films of Ingmar Bergman before he went commercial. It’s an impossibly hip thing to declare. Knowing me, I probably thought that an ‘Ingmar Bergman’ was something you ordered from IKEA. To my great shame, I was totally clueless about anything cool. That’s because I was hopeless unhip throughout the nineteen eighties. I wasn’t cool for a moment, not even by accident.
It wasn’t for a lack of trying. Actually, my lack of coolness was a direct result of trying too hard – overreach was my enemy. Bleach-blonde mullet, pierced ears and home-made acid-wash jeans, I was packed to brim with uncoolness and positively
pulsating with daggy energy. Not that I realised it. In 1989, I had my own band and wrote my own songs. This is, without doubt, incredibly cool. Or, at least, it’s incredibly cool until you listen to any of the songs in question, after which it’s very much something else altogether – most likely a cry for help. Matters were made worse by my
voice, which was an atonal squawk that’d have seen John Cage handing his ears back, expecting them to be put out of their misery. It was not pretty. It certainly wasn’t cool. I had a denim jacket, though, which I used to think was cool but, in retrospect, was a couple of sizes too small and when I wore it, I looked like I was trapped inside a jacket borrowed
from a much smaller person. It was, by some margin, the best jacket I ever owned. That year, I was gifted a leather jacket which – again – sounds like it could be cool, except that it had been procured from the Dattner House of Leather. It had the kind of shoulder pads more commonly associated with gridiron. So uncool.
Come to think of it, my life has been a series of failures involving jackets. In a rush of blood to the head that then flowed to my wallet, I once bought a suede jacket at a warehouse sale. It was large, cumbersome and totally impractical. Like the Death Star, it was beautiful to the eye but had a fatal flaw – it was allergic to rain. Jackets that can’t be worn in inclement weather are of little use. Bizarrely, I still chose to wear my suede jacket to a football match at which, by some miracle, it did not rain but, just as I was leaving, a seagull whom I can only assumed had been carbloading all afternoon decided to let it rip. It was ruined. I never went to the football again.
I had a skateboard in the nineteen eighties which, on its face, is kind of cool. Until, of course, you realise that I lived on a farm in Tyabb and the only place to ride that skateboard was on a gravel driveway. If you’ve never tried to skateboard on gravel, I don’t recommend it. More than uncool, it’s downright dangerous.
Somewhat perversely, some of the things we had then that were considered uncool have now well and truly come back into favour. We had a re-
cord player and a lot of vinyl records. Which is all well and good until you realise that we also had my parents’ record collection which largely consisted of LPs from record clubs. (I assume that, at some point in history, "record clubs" were a thing. I’ve never heard of them. That’s because, presumably, the first rule of record club is that you do not talk about record club.) Suffice to say, no-one plays a record entitled "Great German Marching Songs" and expects to be thought of as cool.
In 1989, I had strong opinions about everything – music, fashion, German marching songs – you name it. And I was completely wrong about almost everything. During the recent election, some broadcasters profiled young voters before hysterically lamenting the naivety of today’s youth. Not me – I look at today’s young voters and then picture myself at the same age, before realising that today’s new adults are just fine and superior in almost every respect. Dare I say it – they’re cool. My friend was waiting for a response. I cleared my throat before being honest – in 1989 my favourite band was probably "Mike & the Mechanics". For me, there was no Teen Age Riot in 1989. Just a gravel driveway, a useless skateboard and a denim jacket that didn’t fit me very well. Things, I feel, are much better now.
stuart@stuartmccullough.com
Rosebud bests Stonecats to sit on top
MPNFL
By Brodie Cowburn
MEN’S DIV ONE
ROSEBUD notched up another win on Saturday, getting the better of Frankston YCW.
A five-goals-to-one first term put Rosebud in control. The Stonecats fought back in the second quarter, but their hopes were dashed after half-time.
The Stonecats were held goalless in the third term. Rosebud ran out winners 11.9 (75) to 7.8 (50).
Callum White booted four goals for Rosebud. Zac Maynard, Liam Tidd, William Hartung, Campbell Hustwaite, and Mitchell White were named their best. Christian Tsiampas scored four goals for the Stonecats.
Rosebud sits on top of the ladder with five wins to their name. EdithvaleAspendale sits just behind them on percentage after a gritty win over Pines.
Pines hosted Edi-Asp at Eric Bell Reserve. Spectators watched a very scrappy first term - EdithvaleAspendale scored the only goal of the quarter.
Edithvale-Aspendale opened up a lead in the second quarter, and managed to hold that throughout the day. EdiAsp beat Pines 8.4 (52) to 9.13 (67).
Kurt Lo Po, Tarkyn Wyett, Lewis Diggins, Kyle Yorke, and Charlie Martello were the Eagles’ best. Tyrone Vickery and Max Walker each scored two goals.
Mornington secured a narrow two goal win over Red Hill on the road last weekend. Dromana and Mt Eliza locked up comfortable wins over Sorrento and Langwarrin respectively.
MEN’S DIV TWO
RYE made the most of their chances to grab a win over Somerville on the road last weekend.
Both sides were evenly matched in the first half. Both sides were level at the first break, and Somerville led by five points at half-time.
Poor kicking cost Somerville in the third term. Rye made the most of Somerville’s mistakes, and opened up a three goal lead.
The Demons held on for an 8.14 (62) to 12.6 (78) win. Brady Egan and Edward Greene each booted four goals for the winning outfit.
Frankston Bombers are now 6-0 to start the 2025 season. They smashed Tyabb by 87 points on Saturday.
Chelsea also picked up a dominant win on Saturday, beating Karingal by 76 points. Anthony Beale kicked seven goals.
Bonbeach beat Hastings by 11 goals at Bonbeach Reserve last weekend. Pearcedale beat Crib Point by 20 points away from home, and Devon Meadows beat Seaford by 32 points at RF Miles Recreation Reserve.
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
MORNINGTON stretched their winning streak to six on Saturday with a victory over Frankston at Alexandra Park.
The Bulldogs stamped their authority on the game with a dominant first half. The Dolphins weren’t able to recover from their slow start.
Mornington beat Frankston 7.17 (59) to 2.6 (18). Elizabeth Muir, Lucy Grocock, Jaime Davis, Ashley Jans, and Anna McGlade were the Bulldogs’ best.
Karingal smashed Bonbeach 19.25 (139) to 0 on Saturday morning. Hayley Monk booted six goals.
Warragul Industrials also picked up a huge win last weekend - they beat Pearcedale 18.17 (125) to 1.1 (7).
a much-needed
Sorrento v Frankston YCWDavid Macfarlan Reserve
DIVISION
DIVISION ONE WOMENS Saturday 24 May, 12pm: Bonbeach v MorningtonBonbeach Reserve Saturday 24 May, 1pm: Pearcedale v FrankstonPearcedale Recreation Reserve
24 May, 2pm: Karingal v Warragul IndustrialsKaringal Football Club
DIVISION TWO WOMENS
23 May, 7pm:
Hill/Balnarring Thunder v Mornington (Reserve) - Balnarring
Tyabb v Red Hill - Bunguyan Reserve Saturday 24 May, 12pm: Karingal (Reserve) v Warragul Industrials (Reserve) - Karingal Football Club
Mt. Eliza v Bass Coast - Emil Madsen Reserve
Saturday 24 May, 4.40pm: Edithvale-Aspendale v Frankston (Reserve)
4.40pm: Chelsea v Tyabb (Reserve)Chelsea Recreation Reserve Crib Point v Bonbeach (Reserve) - Crib Point Recreation Reserve
MT Eliza got the jump over Langwarrin, running out 34-point winners.
Picture: Paul Churcher
MORNINGTON grabbed
win over Red Hill.
Picture: Alan Dillon
Mornington Peninsula competitors dominate the field at 48th Historic Winton
THIRTEEN historic race car drivers from eight Mornington Peninsula locations will participate in Australia’s longest running historic race meet on 24 and 25 May at Winton Motor Raceway, near Benalla, which is six percent of the national field.
Presented by the Austin 7 Club for 49 years, the 48th Historic Winton will send the crowd of Mornington Penin-
sula drivers race cars spanning from the 1930s to the 1980s in a variety of race categories including Regularity time trials which involves the competitor nominating the course completion time.
Allan Lowe, 83, of Sorrento has dedicated himself to historic car racing for most of his life including building a renowned Aussie Special, the
Nalla Holden when he was 22. He’s raced a variety of cars since including DB2 Aston Martins but these days his vehicle of choice is a 1939 Singer Le Mans.
“At first, I wanted to be a footballer but my big brother David would take me to historic race meetings and I was hooked,” Allan said.
“Legendary race driver Lou Molina
was a big inspiration and seeing him race made me want to do it too.
“My current 1939 Singer Le Mans was built by my brother David and I will be competing in Regularity 2 at Historic Winton this year.”
Fellow competitor Phillip Hallo of Mt Martha will race his 1930 Austin 7 in Regularity 1 and was chuffed that he won one of the three competitions
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An engaging match of footy
TWO players from Tyabb and Pearcedale MPNFL Women’s Division Three match entered the playing field as opponents on Saturday and left engaged to be married.
After a hard-fought game, Tyabb’s Kate McCallum surprised teammates and spectators by taking to one knee to propose to Pearcedale’s Bec Strickland. The proposal was accepted, sparking jubilant scenes.
By the time both sides left the field the scoreboard had been long forgotten. For the record, Pearcedale beat Tyabb 0.3 (3) to 6.8 (44) at Bunguyan Reserve.
Picture: Supplied
last year. He estimated his course time and then was the competitor closest to achieving it. Not an easy thing to do when the adrenalin starts pumping.
Both Allan and Phillip are members of the Austin 7 Club which is celebrating its 75th Anniversary.
The Historic Winton weekend will commence with a parade of Austin 7s including race and passenger vehicle.
big win for a bighearted club
By Brendan Rees
THE celebrations have been loud at Sorrento Cricket Club after it was crowned the sporting club of the year last week at the 2024 Victorian Sport Awards.
The massive win, announced at a ceremony on 14 May at the Melbourne Cricket Club, recognises not only their love for the game, but their commitment to creating a cricket club that welcomes all, and bringing the community together.
The awards, which has 18 categories, celebrates the achievements of home-grown sporting heroes at both a grassroots and high-performance level.
Club president Ben McDonald said the honour was a great reward for effort including having established its first women’s senior team.
“We are all thrilled,” he said. “It’s just a great achievement to make it; it’s next level with what it means to the club and all the other things that go with it – it puts you up there with the best and that helps with attracting players and sponsorships.”
Among the club’s achievements was winning Cricket Victoria’s Community Partnership of the Year after it hosted a female’s come and try day last October, which resulted in 24 women and 16 girls registering with the club.
The club has also attracted enough players to have two teams in every age group except the under-14s. In recent years, the club has made a concerted effort to drive its membership across all ages and abilities with a focus on community engagement, inclusivity and promotion of cricket, which it continued to build on while undertaking facility upgrades at its grounds at the David McFarlane Reserve.
“We had a five-year plan where we wanted the club and it happened a lot earlier than that; we’ve achieved a lot of the things that we set out to do,” McDonald said.
“It’s just consolidating what we’ve got and still trying to raise the bar and be innovative and encourage more girls and women to join.”
ALLAN Lowe (above) and Phillip Hallo (Right) will both be in action at the 48th Historic Winton.
Pictures: Chris Barbour
SAM Story from Love the Game (left) presents the award to Ben McDonald. Picture: Supplied
THE Peninsula Raiders demolished the Cranbourne Eagles on Sunday in their Maters Over 35’s match. Leading from start to finish and always in control, they finished up at 106 to 28.
Picture: Craig Barrett
FRANKSTON TIMES scoreboard
Spotlight on Skelly, Macleod
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
JAMIE Skelly and Gus Macleod are in the news for different reasons as Langwarrin fights to avoid relegation while Chelsea strives for promotion.
Skelly’s Langwarrin was convincingly beaten 5-0 away to Caroline Springs George Cross in their VPL1 clash last weekend while Macleod’s Chelsea closed to within a point of top spot in State 4 South.
Langy is in the midst of a relegation battle with three teams facing the drop at season’s end.
There was no stopping George Cross striker Saif-Eddine Sakhi on Saturday and his hat-trick underpinned a commanding display by the home side with Brad Blumenthal’s 76th-minute goal the sole response from the visitors.
“We are now in that relegation battle with probably four other teams,” Skelly said.
“It was a disappointing result and George Cross were just too good for us on the night to be honest.”
The result drops Langwarrin down to secondbottom in the league two points above Moreland City, equal on points with Kingston City and a point behind Melbourne Srbija.
Eastern Lions are 10th with 14 points.
Chelsea thumped Sandown Lions 8-1 at Edithvale Recreation Reserve on Friday night.
It was no contest by half-time with the home side 4-0 up.
Luke D’Alessandro started the rout after five minutes then two Daniel Vella goals in 10 minutes gave Sandown a mountain to climb.
James Stinson scored then repeated the does just after half-time before a Dylan Scott free-kick in the 60th minute had the Sandown keeper scrambling in vain at his near post.
A deliberate handball to stop a goal-bound Adam Dunsford header reduced Sandown to 10 men and Stinson completed his hat-trick from the resultant penalty.
Laim Burford made it 8-0 and Sandown’s sole reply came a few minutes from the end.
Chelsea 16-year-old Matthew O’Neill had a superb game and was involved in the build-up to most of the goals.
Chelsea went into the contest without Daniel Lewis, Nathan Boccari, Nathan Gondelle, Christian Murray, Adam Bartosy and Alex Namar.
In more State 4 news another sensational night at Rosebud culminated in a goal-of-the-season contender as the home side ran out a 2-1 winner over Mentone.
Rosebud missed some early opportunities but broke through in the 24th minute when an inswinging corner from Connor Wharton was met with a great leap from Kori Weetch who headed truly to make it 1-0.
Mentone’s usual goal threat Marcus Spivey brought his side back into the contest in the 78th minute with a great finish from the edge of the box.
With just three minutes of normal time remaining it was going to take something special to decide the issue and it arrived with a goal-of-theseason contender from Barney Johnson.
The young midfielder ran onto a cleared corner from the Mentone defence and unleashed a stun-
ning 30-metre drive that rocketed into goal off a post.
Somerville and host Lyndale United drew 1-1 in a scrappy encounter last weekend.
Marcus Anastasiou broke the deadlock in the second half when he ran onto a Max Watson through ball and calmly slotted home.
But Lyndale earned a well-deserved point when Mohammad Yaquby levelled in the 85th minute.
Baxter earned a 3-3 draw with high-flying Endeavour United at Baxter Park on Saturday.
It was a gritty performance from the home side to recover from 3-1 down.
Davide Sbalchiero, Ali-Zamer Noor and Daniel Bancroft scored for Baxter.
Frankston Pines were thumped 12-1 away to Monash University last weekend.
Jaishiv Narayan scored for Pines in the club’s largest losing margin this century.
In State 1 news Mornington produced a statement performance overpowering Doveton 5-0 at Dallas Brooks Park on Saturday.
In the 21st minute Rory Wagner who was a standout throughout was brought down in the box and Kieran Dover stepped up and calmly converted to put the home side in front.
Just before the break James Kelly finished off a superb team move to double the lead and knock the wind out of Doveton’s sails.
After the restart Mornington took full control.
Dover continued his fine form adding two more goals to complete a hat-trick and the Seagulls’ display was capped off when former assistant coach David Stirton came off the bench to slot home the fifth goal to seal a comprehensive win.
In State 2 news Peninsula Strikers had a 2-1 away win over Berwick City last weekend.
In the third minute a superb Danny Brooks through ball split apart the Berwick backline
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and Cooper Andrews squared the ball to Wayne “Buzzer” Gordon who buried it in the bottom corner for the opener.
Strikers could have doubled their lead two minutes later when Campbell Steedman was put through but his effort was well saved by Berwick keeper Colby Jones.
In the 33rd minute Jaiden Madafferi released Joel Bowen who got to the ball first only to be clattered into by Jones.
The referee pointed to the spot and Steedman converted to make it 2-0.
Strikers couldn’t add to the score despite creating chances in the second half and Berwick hit back in the 67th minute when a cleared corner fell to Nathan Credlin who hit a screamer into the top corner.
The visitors then defended resolutely to claim a deserved three points.
Skye United drew 0-0 with Mooroolbark in their annual John Ramsden Memorial Day clash at Skye Recreation Reserve on Saturday.
Skye had the better of the chances in the first half and could consider itself unlucky not to be leading at half-time.
The second half was a more even affair but neither side could break the deadlock.
The day was a triple header with Mooroolbark which saw Skye’s reserves claim a 2-0 win earlier in the day Skye’s State 2 women’s team downing the Barkers 3-0 in the evening.
The John Ramsden Memorial Winners were Paul Aitchison (seniors) and Adam Ford (reserves).
In State 5 news Mount Eliza cemented its grip on second place with a 4-1 home win over Cleeland United last weekend.
Austin Mcewen opened the scoring after three minutes when he finished from a Jackson Tossa-
vainen cross and Josh Luca ran onto a Mcewen through ball in the 30th minute finishing well to make it 2-0.
Half-time substitute Ronnie Rono reduced the deficit in the 56th minute but McEwen restored Mount Eliza’s two-goal cushion in the 83rd minute following a cutback from Noah Green.
In added time Tossavainen ran onto a Fraser Keon pass and rounded Cleeland keeper Khalid Katikang before tapping in to secure the scoreline.
Aspendale got back to winning ways with a 5-0 home win over Mount Martha on Saturday.
The opener came from Ben Garside who stabbed home a well-flighted free-kick in the 18th minute.
James Macnab was put through in the 62nd minute and finished off from just outside the box.
Harry Salisbury’s rapid-fire hat-trick ended the contest.
It started with him hammering the ball past Mount Martha keeper Derren Elliott in the 73rd minute.
It was 4-0 two minutes later after Salisbury rounded Elliott and a defender then slotted the ball home.
In the 86th minute the rout was completed with a carbon copy of Salisbury ‘s second.
Mount Martha head coach Charlie Platt felt the scoreline wasn’t indicative of his side’s display.
“I’m still getting over the shock of losing this one,” he said the day after the match.
“Three votes to their keeper and the crossbar.” Seaford lost 3-2 away to Pakenham United last Saturday.
Dylan Waugh and Zail Ahmad scored for Seaford in a contest marred by a number of controversial decisions.
None more so than the winning goal which came from a free-kick that Seaford is adamant should have been awarded to Tristen Stass.
The free-kick took a large deflection that wrongfooted Seaford keeper Hayden Hicks.
NEXT WEEKEND
Saturday, 24 May, 3pm
Bayside Argonauts v Mornington, Shipston Reserve
Peninsula Strikers v Doncaster Rovers, Centenary Park
Bentleigh Utd Cobras v Skye Utd, Victory Park Chelsea v Rosebud, Edithvale Recreation Reserve Baxter v Frankston Pines, Baxter Park
Somerville Eagles v Endeavour Utd, Westernport Secondary College
Seaford Utd v Mount Eliza, North Seaford Reserve
Aspendale v Cleeland Utd, Aspendale Gardens Sports Ground
Monday, 26 May, 8.30pm
FC Bulleen Lions v Langwarrin, Veneto Club
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In the news: Langwarrin head coach Jamie Skelly (left) and Chelsea counterpart Gus Macleod with assistants Ronnie Whitton and Chris Porteous. Pictures: Paul Seeley and Jordan Martin
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PLOS celebrates bringing 30 years of musicals to FAC stage
AWARD winning community theatre group, PLOS Musical Productions is celebrating 30 years of performances at the Frankston Arts Centre. They are a regular fixture on the program offering two shows at the FAC every year. While the company is a non professional group, the standard of their productions is exceptionally high. PLOS is regarded as one of Victoria’s best theatre companies.
While they celebrate 30 years at the FAC, their history goes back much farther. The Peninsula Light Opera Society (PLOS) was started in 1963 by a group of teachers from the Frankston Teachers College (now Monash University, Peninsula Campus) who were avid theatre enthusiasts. They wanted to establish a community theatre group to showcase local talents and provide performance opportunities.
Light Opera or Operetta was a popular genre at the time. It’s is a comic opera with song, dialogue and sometimes dance that frequently has a happy ending. PLOS Musical Productions has branched out widely from that original brief. They stage a huge range of musicals from the classics to modern favourites, and their shows are wildly popular.
Life Member and Secretary of the group, Brett Wingfield, who has been working behind the scenes since 1977 says there are numerous benefits to being a part of PLOS.
‘We are able to give a lot of people with talent a place to start their
careers. Many of our past members are now or have been involved in professional productions both onstage and behind the scenes in Australia and overseas.’
New performers audition for places in productions and those opportunities are hotly contested. Behind the scenes new crew volunteer and are mentored by more experienced members of the group. PLOS members are often juggling work and other commitments
which makes their involvement all the more impressive.
The group has a fluid membership dependent on the performance at the time and how many cast and crew are needed. Performers are instructed by the director, musical director and choreographer who put the productions together. Rehearsals are held three times a week.
‘Our company strives to provide a supportive and ‘family’ atmosphere.
Maintaining professional standards during all aspects of our productions are a necessity when working in theatres of such a calibre as Frankston Arts Centre,’ Brett says.
PLOS has a loyal audience who support their productions. Many are attracted by a particular musical.
The feedback PLOS receives from audience members is important as it informs the company about what’s working and what needs improvement
in any given production. Which musicals are selected to perform are chosen by the committee of management. Their choices are largely dependent on current trends and availability of rights holders.
The company keeps their productions fresh by involving new and upcoming teams who bring novel ideas to ensure their productions are of the very highest of standard. Having their own working rehearsal, props and costume storage space at Overport Park in Frankston South gives the company a base within the city from which they can produce high quality theatre. They have been doing just that for over forty years.
PLOS Musical Productions have been involved with Frankston Arts Centre since its inception. In fact, they pushed for it to be built. Many members participated in the original planning committees and PLOS has been continuously involved with the FAC ever since. The centre has continued to innovate and evolve consistently offering first class performances.
Lucky for locals, it’s no longer necessary to travel all the way into the city to enjoy fantastic theatre across a wide range of genres. PLOS is delighted to be part of that. Bravo and encore.
Their next production is We Will Rock You opening at the FAC on Friday, July 25 at 7:30 for a limited run of six performances. Don’t miss out. Get ready to rock.
Pictured clockwise from bottom left: PLOS productions of The Addams Family, Hairspray, The Full Monty and Mary Poppins images: supplied
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Full circle for artist Lori Hakim
FRANKSTON Arts Centre (FAC) is proud to present Undercurrent, the first solo exhibition by contemporary jeweller Lori Hakim, now showing as part of the 2025 South Side Festival and continuing until Saturday 19 July.
For Hakim, exhibiting at FAC is more than a career milestone, it’s a return to a place that helped shape her creative path. “It’s a full-circle moment,” she reflects. “This is where I performed in my early years. Now, to return here with my first solo exhibition feels incredibly meaningful.”
FAC has long been a vital hub for nurturing local talent, and Undercurrent is a testament to that creative ecosystem. The exhibition highlights Hakim’s commitment to transforming waste into art, drawing on materials collected from the coastlines of Port Phillip Bay/Bunurong Country; including plastics, broken glass, and forgotten toys.
Through careful deconstruction and reimagining, Hakim breathes new life into discarded objects, turning them into striking pieces of wearable art. The vibrant colours and playful distortions invite audiences to reflect on environmental degradation and the consequences of overconsumption.
“This work is about transformation, not just of materials, but of perspective,” says Hakim. “I want people to feel a sense of familiarity in the pieces and to draw them in with the beauty, but have them reflect upon the true ugliness of the environmental issue at hand. These are the important conversations we need to have in our community.”
Undercurrent is open to the public at Frankston Arts Centre until 19 July.
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Insert: Lori (left) and her twin sister Danielle (right) dressed as teacups ready to go on stage at the FAC for their ballet concert image: supplied
Lori Hakim Artist in studio. photo: Yanni
Ten facts about Frankston Arts Centre
1. The FAC was designed by renowned Australian architect Daryl Jackson AO. Other prominent projects by Jackson include the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre, the County Court of Victoria, and the Immigration Museum Melbourne.
2. Frankston Arts Centre was officially opened by the then Prime Minister, the Honourable Paul Keating. (Cube 37 was opened in 2001 by the then Prime Minister, the Honourable John Howard.)
3. Frankston Arts Centre sent its first email on the same day Hugh Jackman performed here for Musical Matinees (now known as Daytime Music + Theatre).
4. In its first year of operation, the Centre achieved a turnover of $1 million.
5. The FAC hosts approximately 800 events each year, including around 300 shows.
6. Each year, more than 130,000 tickets are sold and over 175,000 people visit the Frankston Arts Centre.
7. The theatre’s fly system can handle up to 20 tonnes of suspended equipment at full capacity.
8. The house curtain weighs a hefty 480 kilograms.
9. The building spans ten storeys from its lowest point in the Level 1 car park to the top of the fly tower.
10. The Frankston Arts Centre precinct is one of six Frankston City Council sites that are part of a 10-year power purchase agreement with the Bald Hills Wind Farm. The FAC also has a 99.84 kilowatt rooftop solar PV system which means that all the electricity used, around 650 megawatt hours per year, comes from renewable energy sources.
Michelle Fitzmaurice, Maddelin McKenna and Hugh Jackman backstage at the Frankston Arts Centre for A Christmas Surprise, 1998. photo: Promac Productions
FAC Flytower at night. photo: Steve Brown
