Mornington News 16 May 2023

Shire investigates park protest

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire is investigating the positioning of dozens of signs along the path through Mornington Park on Sunday by anti-vax protesters.

People out enjoying the weather could not avoid walking past the confronting signs while a small group of anti vaxxers remained in the park to talk to onlookers.

The signs purportedly tell the stories of people who have had adverse vaccine reactions and claim that people are being “conned”.

One woman who took photos of the silent protest said she felt the signs were “misleading” and should not have been placed in a public space.

“I didn’t believe half of what they say, they are spreading false information.”

The mayor Steve Holland said it was not a legal protest and the shire was looking into it. He said anyone wanting to hold an event in a public space must first seek a permit. Liz Bell

Review could signal end to rail extension

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THE proposed electrification of the railway line from Frankston to Baxter is in serious doubt, with $225 million in federal finance for the project facing the chopping block.

The previous Coalition federal government committed $225 million towards the extension of the Frankston line in 2018. Since then the project has laid dormant, and no other level of government has contributed cash towards it.

While releasing its first budget last Tuesday, the Labor federal govern-

ment confirmed that an independent review into all Infrastructure Investment Program projects not yet under construction will be undertaken. The News has confirmed that the Baxter rail extension is one of the projects under review.

Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said the review is a “genuine review to get the best outcome”.

“All Infrastructure Investment Program projects not currently under construction and not an election commitment are in the 90 day independent review. The budget reflects the Albanese government’s commitment to keeping the Commonwealth infrastructure investment pipeline at $120

billion over 10 years,” she said.

“[The review] has the cooperation of the states and territories and will look at what projects are still priorities for the Commonwealth, states and territories. The review is looking at how projects can be delivered, what the true cost is, and how those projects can be delivered given the economic conditions we face.”

A business case assessing the electrification and duplication of the Frankston line to Baxter revealed that the total cost of the project could be up to $1.5 billion. The business case was completed before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The proposal cannot proceed

without more money being committed to it. In the lead up to the 2022 state election, the state Liberal opposition promised to spend $971 million to build the project within four years of being elected. The re-elected Labor government did not match the promise.

Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke cast further doubt on the project last year when he told The News that he was concerned that the proposal would wipe out homes, land, and the historic Frankston Signal Box (“BaxLabor rules out rail plan ‘without checks’”

The News 18/10/22).

Infrastructure minister Catherine King said that the independent infra-

structure review will “allow all levels of government time to consider the projects that are actual priorities, and assess their cost and deliverability in the current climate.”

“Under the Liberals and Nationals, the number of infrastructure projects in the pipeline blew out from 150 to almost 800. Projects were left without adequate funding, resources or genuine commitment,” she said. “The Albanese government is keeping the $120 billion rolling 10-year pipeline - and every dollar remains in the budget.

“But it would be irresponsible to move ahead without fixing the backlog.”

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Peninsula loses ‘honourable, trusted’ defender

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Alan Nelsen, 25/6/1943 - 7/5/2023 Engineer, doctor

By Keith Platt

THEY may not know it, but residents across the Mornington Peninsula are the beneficiaries of Alan Nelsen’s logical thinking, foresight and persuasiveness about community issues, planning and development.

An engineer, Nelsen kept a close eye on how developers and bureaucrats saw the future and if their views could help or hurt the peninsula.

If he saw problems with a particular project or plan he would carefully map out an argument to lessen its impact or be dropped altogether. This would be achieved through negotiation, written reports or submissions and recruiting allies to back his stance.

Alan Nelsen died at home on Sunday 7 May, soon after watching his beloved Collingwood defeat the Sydney Swans, 11.11 (77) - 6.12 (48).

The eulogy prepared by his family relates how on his wedding day (24 September 1964) Nelsen couldn’t help but tell his bride (as they stood together in the aisle) that the Magpies has lost the Grand Final to the Saints by one point. “Nancy was less than impressed because she expected Alan to say how beautiful she looked.”

News of Nelsen’s death spread quickly among members of groups dedicated to the welfare of the peninsula’s environment (built and natural) and its residents.

“I remember when I first met him, he and a couple of mates attended nearly every [Mornington Peninsula Shire] Council meeting in Rosebud. You require an enormous commitment to do that and sit there for three to four hours and listen to the sometimes dribble that emerges from the councillor’s debates,” Nepean Ratepayers’ Association president Colin Watson said of Nelsen, who headed the Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers and Residents Association.

“He loved his wife Nancy, telling me often that ‘he doesn’t know how she puts up with me when I become irritated and grumpy after dealing with ineffective councillors and coun-

cil officers’.”

That initial meeting led to a long friendship and the first of many wins: the defeat of the shire’s plan to build an aquatic centre on the foreshore at Rosebud.

The most recent action taken by Nelsen and Watson was to call on the state government to inquire into the shire ‘s performance (“Ratepayers want inquiry into shire” The News 11/4/23).

Christine Haydon and Peter Avery of the Peninsula Speaks community organisation issued a joint statement describing Nelsen as “a tireless advocate” for peninsula residents and ratepayers … a person who truly

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cared about our precious peninsula”.

“He wrote extensive submissions to local government ministers and organisations … all done with the thoughtfulness and logic of his engineering training. Everything was done with grace and consideration.”

Fellow “council watcher” Stuart Allen said Nelsen was “one of the most honourable people that I have dealt with, both professionally and personally”.

“I will miss out chats and catch ups and, in particular, that unique laugh that he had when a subject matter tickled his sense of humour.”

Former shire councillor Hugh Fraser said Nelsen had “a keen eye for common sense good governance, council procedure, the democratic traditions of local government and what was right and good”.

“As a councillor, I quickly understood that the depth of his knowledge of council and management politics in the Mornington Peninsula Shire, and his opinion was to be respected.”

Leigh Eustace, also a former councillor, said Nelsen had been “a great friend and someone of absolute trust and integrity second to no one”.

“The service that Alan has performed for peninsula residents over many years has made a tremendous difference to town planning and council integration, whether it be council finances, planning or project examination,” Eustace said.

“Another warrior falls who has made a real difference.”

David Lines, of the Tyabb and District Ratepayers’ group, said Nelsen was “a true gentleman who loved life

and his family” who would be “sorely missed on the golf course as a partner and a friend”.

Born in Richmond, Nelsen spent his childhood living with his parents and grandparents in Northcote.

From his teenage years on he played football and cricket and trained as a civil engineer, eventually staying 29 years with the then Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works. He was recognised as an expert in tunnelling and worked on the Bell’s Portal Tunnel which carries water from the Thomson River dam to the Upper Yarra dam.

He was awarded a scholarship to study tunnels in Europe and, when aged over 40, completed a master’s degree through the Fielding Institute in Santa Barbara, in the United States. He went on to graduate from Fielding as a doctor of philosophy in human and organisational systems.

After working in his own consultancy, Alan and Nancy Nelsen retired to McCrae “where the fun begins”, according to his family’s eulogy, “taking “a great liking to antagonising the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council in matters such building heights, pool on the foreshore, bus timetables and lack of transparency by the shire”.

“Alan as the born leader he was, he would rally the troops across the Peninsula and Heathmont to take nine complaints to VCAT winning eight –almost a 100 per cent strike rate.

“At the same time that this was all going on Alan tried very hard to score that elusive hole in 1 at the Village Glen and Ringwood golf course with his golfing buddies.”

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Renters hit by online scams

DETECTIVES from the Cybercrime Squad are investigating an increasing number of reports of scams where a property is falsely offered for rent online.

Victims are often enticed with cheap rent and persuaded to act quickly by paying a deposit to secure the property.

The offender may send photos and videos of a property, real addresses, copies of land titles and sometimes scans of passports (which they will purport are their own) to make it look genuine.

Victims will often be asked for one month’s rent and bond in advance, before being asked to send through identification documents such as drivers’ licences, Medicare cards and passports.

Once offenders have this information, they will often use the identification to commit identity fraud and scam other unsuspecting victims.

Since 1 January Victoria Police has received reports of more than 61 rental scams, with a total reported loss of $126,000, but police say the

Music fan calls Tuesday’s tunes

A NEW music show aimed at all music lovers across the Mornington Peninsula has been launched by radio station RPPFM.

The playlist is chosen and presented by selfdescribed music die hard Ross Woodward, of Mount Eliza.

The Music Box will be broadcast from 9.30pm on Tuesdays and use Woodward’s own CD collection to create the two hour show.

Musicians that Woodward has met over the years include Brian Wilson and Al Jardine of the Beach Boys, Colin Hay, Don Walker of Cold Chisel, Guy Pearce (who has released several albums), Vika and Linda Bull, Paul Brady, Richard Thompson, Jimmy Webb and Joe Camilleri of The Black Sorrows.

“The whole idea of my show is to give people new acts that they might not have heard of or new albums that they might want to look further

into,” Woodward said.

“We have a blast from the 80s. We have a blast from the 60s and we always make a focus of an Australian album as well. With the rise of Spotify there is now so much music out there for people to delve into.

“The Music Box is a thought starter for people and a way of me sharing my musical passions with other people.

“Meeting Brian Wilson was literally a ‘pinch me’ moment. A real honour. He personally signed a number of my records. We got to see him soundcheck too – just amazing.”

Woodward said he met Joe Camilleri at the Frankston Arts Centre. “He was very humble and lovely. I told him ‘You are a living legend’ … which he is.”

The Music Box is on RPPFM 98.7FM or rppfm.com.au Tuesdays at 9.30pm.

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Those aged between 18-29 were the highest reported victims, with more than 40 reports received from that age bracket. Eleven reports were received in the 30-39 age bracket, four each in 40-49 and 50-59, and one in 60-69 (one report has no age recorded).

It appears most offenders are located within Australia and are not known to the victims.

Investigators are warning people to take steps to protect themselves – including never signing a lease agreement or making payment before having viewed a property.

Anyone who has been the victim of cybercrime should speak to police or report them to such online forums as ReportCyber and the ESafety Commissioner.

Anyone with knowledge of these incidents and those responsible is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppers.com.au

Hospital’s helpers raise $10m

THE Pink Ladies Auxiliary’s five decades of help at Frankston Hospital is being celebrated this national volunteer week.

The auxiliary is the Hospital’s longest running volunteer group.

It has been raising money for the hospital since 1968.

The president of the volunteer group, Carole Thwaites, said she first joined in 2015 because she “likes to be busy”.

“There’s always something going on. I had about three months at home after retiring and I couldn’t stand it. Volunteering and being around people help to keep me focused,” she said.

“The most enjoyable part of my role is meeting people. Whether that be someone who needs

help finding their way or someone coming to buy something from our Pink Ladies kiosk. Every day is rewarding.”

The Pink Ladies Auxiliary has raised more than $10 million for Peninsula Health since its inception. Thwaites said “we are very proud of what we have achieved. It is great having our kiosk open again, as it was a challenge finding ways to raise funds during COVID-19 lockdowns”. National volunteer week runs from 15 May to 21 May.

To get involved with the Pink Ladies Auxiliary, or inquire about other volunteer roles at the hospital, call volunteer program manager Helen Wilson on 9784 2674.

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Coronation party peninsula style

ALTHOUGH international attention may have been focussed on a solemn religious ceremony at Westminster Abbey, London on Saturday 6 May, the coronation of King Charles III was also celebrated in a far flung outpost of the former British empire, Portsea.

On Monday 8 May a Coronation Party was held by Sorrento Portsea RSL, complete with palace approved Royal bunting, flags and pictures of King Charles and Queen Camilla.

On the menu, described by the chair of the RSL committee’s community engagement and marketing arm Marg McInnes as a picnic lunch, were scotch eggs, cucumber sandwiches “and of course the ever popular Coronation chicken sandwiches”.

Topping off the meal was a royal crown cake made over two months by Val Wenzel.

“Throughout the event a special playlist of royal songs was played with a singalong of favourite tunes,” McInnes said.

More than 120 people were at the coronation celebration, which raised more tha$1600 for the Sorrento Portsea RSL flood appeal.

The royal fundraiser was organised by a group of Portsea friends: Jan Anderson, Geraldine Laycock and Wenzel.

Festival where writers came to talk

By Amanda Stuart

EVERYONE I spoke to would agree last month’s inaugural Sorrento Writers Festival was an incredible success. It was well attended and there was a wonderful atmosphere; a buzz in the air.

The newly renovated Continental Hotel was a perfect venue, with sessions held in three different areas – the Grand Ballroom, the Halcyon Hall and The Gallery. There was still space to include the restaurant and a bookshop, selling Australian books. Other venues like the museum and Sorrento Bowling Club were also used.

Festival director Corrie Perkin put together an incredible program for the four-day Thursday 27 April to Sunday 30 April festival involving writers, playwrights, commentators and

journalists.

The first of two panel discussions I attended on the Sunday was Telling Australian Stories on Screen with playwright Hannie Rayson as moderator and Ian Darling, Fred Schepisi and Caroline Wilson on the panel. Rayson’s Hotel Sorrento was the last film to be shown at the now closed Sorrento Cinema, on the first day of the festival. After some discussion at the start, the focus turned to racism in football, with sports journalist Wilson commenting on the Adam Goodes saga.

Documentary film director Darling (Paul Kelly, Dan Sultan) said he used television footage and reported speech from media reports in The Final Quarter to avoid the trap of “He said, she said”.

Darling showed the dramatic footage of Goodes at the height of his football career, having won two Brownlow medals and being made Australian of the year, being loudly booed week after week. It was shocking to see.

The documentary showed the events that caused Goodes to withdraw from football and revealed his struggle to come to terms with his sudden fall from grace. It was clear from the footage that several well known media commentators had played a significant role in what occurred.

I do not follow football (I grew up in the UK), but it is testament to the passionate and interesting discussion by members of the panel that I went home that night and watched The Final Quarter. A powerful documentary

and very moving.

The other panel discussion I attended was The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith - 50 Years On, with author Tom Kenneally, director/producer Fred Schepisi and Barrie Cassidy as moderator.

Kenneally recounted many anecdotes from his years of writing and being involved with directors and producers, including Schepisi. He even appeared in The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith.

It was a privilege to hear these giants of literature and screen, some in their 80s, telling how their movies came to be made, including the struggle to raise money, which led to Schepisi having to hire famous actors like Kirk Douglas and Meryl Streep.

Schepisi recounted his personal

interactions with numerous film stars. He recollected first seeing Tom E Lewis leaning on a balustrade above him in an airport, deciding there and then that Lewis would make the perfect lead for The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith. After approaching Lewis and asking how he would feel about being in a film, he cast him for the lead role.

Topics at the festival included Can Good Journalism Survive?, In Defence of Women, Melbourne After Lockdown, Forever Changed and the final session Voice to Parliament: a discussion.

As audience members left the Continental, they were handed a bookmark with dates for the Sorrento Writers Festival in April 2024. A highly recommended festival.

TIme to talk: Panellists Caroline Wilson, Fred Schepsi and Hannie Rayson, above; Sorrento Writers’ Festival director Corrie Perkin, centre; and Tom Kenneally, right. Pictures: Supplied

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THE Southern Peninsula Repair Cafe will open at midday on Sunday 4 June at Rye Community House at 27 Nelson Street, Rye . Small items that need repairing can be taken to the cafe where volunteers will decide what repairs are needed and if the owner can do it themselves with support or whether it requires specialist skills.

“The cafe is not about competing with local repairers but will work to support the community to think about what items they have that they might otherwise throw out or remain hidden in a cupboard that can be repaired for continuing use,” manager Marg D’Arcy said.

“We will also provide coffee from our newly established coffee cart and treats to purchase.”

The Repair Cafe is part of a reduce, reuse, repair and recycle project financed by Mornington Peninsula Shire that has been operating at the house since last year.

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at the cafe include electrical, woodwork, software solutions, upholstery and “general fixing”. Anyone who can help with such things repairing bicycles can volunteer by calling 5985 4462 or email reception@ryech.org

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Community grants

THIS year’s Peninsula Quarries Victoria community grants program has $5000 for not-for-profit organisations in the Somerville, Tyabb and Mornington areas.

The company established its community engagement group in 2018 to engage with the local community, including distributing grants.

In 2022, the Somerville Eagles Soccer Club received $2400 for defibrillator at its clubrooms; Somerville Rise Primary School received $1900 towards flag poles; Mornington Community Garden received money for a battery powered wheelbarrow; and smaller grants were made to Tyabb Junior Football Netball Club (kitchen equipment) and Balnarring Junior

Football Club (footballs).

Applications for this year’s grants close on Monday 5 June. Details: peninsulaquarriesvic.com.au/community

Western Port

WESTERN Port and Peninsula Protection Council is screening the video Jump Into Westernport at Balnarring on Sunday (21 May).

The production is described as “a beautiful and unique video journey into some lesser-known aspects of the bay and [its] surrounds”.

Featured in the video are ecologists Gidja Walker, Brian Thomas, Thomas McConville and Nicole Mertens, explaining how Western Port was formed; what phragmites are and what do they do as well as providing information about sea slugs, Port Jackson and swell sharks, pipefish and other marine life.

Jump Into Westernport will be screened at 3pm Sunday 21 May in Balnarring Hall. Entry by donation and afternoon tea available.

Ready to help: Volunteers at the Southern Peninsula Repair Cafe, Rye. Picture: Supplied

Authorities track illegal tyre dumpers

Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire officers have been “working closely” with police and the Environment Protection Agency to “combat” the illegal dumping of car tyres.

The mayor Cr Steve Holland said _large numbers of tyres had been dumped “at various spots” around the peninsula.

“The investigation requires extensive intelligence gathering and a strategic approach with regard to removing the dumped tyres,” Holland said.

“Illegally dumping waste is a serious offence and a breach of the Environmental Protection Act.”

Holland said fines of more than $9000 could apply as well as a conviction if offenders were caught and prosecuted in court.

He said anyone having any information that may help identify illegal tyre dumpers should contact the shire’s litter prevention team.

Holland’s comments were made after the shire was asked why it had taken more than six weeks to remove five lots of tyres dumped near Devilbend.

The response coincided with an announcement by the EPA that during May and June it would be inspecting businesses suspected of illegally transporting or storing waste tyres.

It said the businesses being targeted were identified through the EPA Waste Tracker system as being “potentially non-compliant with their tracking obligations”.

“In Victoria, waste tyres are classified as a reportable priority waste and must be tracked by the EPA Waste Tracker system when transported from one site to another,” Rachel Gualano, EPA metropolitan Melbourne regional director said.

“EPA Waste Tracker tracks waste through every step of its journey; from the generator, to

the transporter through to the end user or disposal point. If there’s a gap in the Waste Tracker trail, EPA can see it and use that intel to pinpoint where along that journey the trail breaks. Which is how we have a good understanding of which businesses to prioritise in the upcoming waste tyre inspection program,” she said.

Gualano said Waste Tracker was an important tool in preventing “hidden waste crime”.

Degrading tyres leached contaminants to the environment and became havens to weeds and pests. Tyre fires were particularly difficult

Strictly Ballroom to take centre’s stage

PERFORMERS are gearing up to perform Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom later this year at Frankston Arts Centre.

Cast members for the PLOS Musical Productions show were announced last week.

because of the harmful smoke they emitted and how hard they were to extinguish.

“EPA has cleaned up several tyre stockpiles over the years, but it’s at a cost to the community when it should be the responsibility of the person or business that took in the tyres in the first place,” Gualano said.

“Our inspection campaign will enforce the use of Waste Tracker as a compulsory system for the transport of reportable priority waste. If we find that businesses aren’t compliant, we will take further regulatory action.”

The lead role of Scott Hastings will be played by Mitchell Smith and Fran will be played by Guada Bañez.

Since returning to the stage after the COVID-19 pandemic, PLOS has staged productions of Chicago and The Boy From Oz.

Strictly Ballroom The Musical will open at the Frankston Arts Centre on 28 July. For more information and tickets visit artscentre.frankston. vic.gov.au/Whats-On/Search-All-Events/PLOSStrictly-Ballroom or plos.asn.au

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MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire says it needs a “strategic approach” to removing tyres illegally dumped around the peninsula, including these at Devilbend.

MITCHELL Smith and Guada Bañez will star in the upcoming PLOS production of Strictly Ballroom. Picture: Supplied

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MPs stand in memory of former colleague

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Graeme Weideman, 6/11/1934-13/4/2023

Member of Parliament, pharmacist

By Fran Henke

FORMER state government Frankston MP Graeme Weideman, pharmacist and older brother of Collingwood footballer Murray Weideman, has died aged 88.

George Weideman, known as Graeme, represented Frankston for the Liberal Party from 1976 to 1982, then the newly created Frankston South from 1985 to 1992 and Frankston again from 1992 to 1996 when Frankston South was abolished. He served as tourism minister and assistant health minister from 1981 until the fall of the Liberal government in 1982. His passing was noted in Parliament on 2 May, with members acknowledging his contribution as a member of the Legislative Assembly and to the people of Frankston. Members stood for one minute’s silence, and the sitting was adjourned an hour early as a further mark of respect.

Born in Ballarat in 1934, Weideman attended Northcote High School. In 1990 he told the house during debate on the Collingwood (Victoria Park) Land Bill of his special allegiance to Collingwood Football Club.

“My brother and I were born and bred in the Wimmera, but we moved to Melbourne in 1939 after the depression. My father had a business in Heidelberg Road, Fairfield, that was very much within walking distance of the Yarra Bend area. Also, we could get to Victoria Park on a train

from Fairfield or Alphington and get off at Victoria Park. No-one could understand Collingwood Football Club being at Victoria Park when there was a Collingwood station. That used to confuse a lot of people,” he said.

“One could spend afternoons, particularly during the war, watching Collingwood Football Club being thrashed by everybody. If one was a supporter in the war years one was a true supporter -– a true believer - because the club was not first. It was very much last or second last.

“In those years one would make a football out of tobacco packets and, as a member of the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, I see the cynical part of that. One used to collect all the packets dropped on the ground and put them together and kick a little football on the way home.”

Weideman said he played a part in introducing other MPs to football by having them invited to lunch and a game.

He felt able to plug football as a member of the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, strongly advocating removal of sponsorships by tobacco companies.

A private funeral was held. Notice of his “peaceful passing” recorded: “a devoted husband to Barbara for 63 years. Loving father and father-in-law to Prue and Andrew, Caroline and Zoran, and Nick and Melissa. Adored Poppa to Isabella, Jesse, Sarah, Ned, Scarlett, Milla, Harriet and Great Poppa to George. A life dedicated to serving Victoria as a politician, pharmacist, and community leader. He was a kind and wellrespected gentleman who was much loved and will be sadly missed”.

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THE election of Fiona Reed as president of Flinders Golf Club is being seen as symbolic of significant changes occurring in golf in Australia.

When she was elected for a threeyear term late last year, Reed was the first woman to hold the post for almost 90 years.

Celebrating its 120-year history, the club is credited with electing the first-ever woman president of a club in Australia, Helen Bowie, in 1934.

Reed says she would become see the day when having women in executive positions becomes normal and without any raising of eyebrows.

In the context of attracting women and girls to golf, there was no doubting how important it was for the game to have women in leadership roles.

“I think I’m absolutely the right person for this job,” Reed, a member of the Golf Leaders Network, said.

A recently retired human resources executive and 25-year Flinders member, Reed advised the club during the pandemic and helped conduct a governance review in 2021.

The club requires all sub-committees to have at least two women as members and the club committee must be at least one-third women. Its women’s committee was disbanded in 2019.

“The challenge [for golf clubs] is how do we engage women in a meaningful way? If we engage them in an unmeaningful way, my view is that’s counter productive. We just have women’s committees who are marginalised. If we have women’s commit-

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tees who are doing stuff that is not regarded as mainstream at the club, I don’t think that helps,” Reed said. Flinders is above the national average with women making up 30 per cent of members. It has no restrictions on time sheets, no women’s or men’s days. The club captain can be of any gender, although it has never elected a woman as captain.

Women comprise 80 per cent of

participants in the club’s pathway program for new golfers, with many going on to become members.

The club will soon consider introducing gender-neutral tees.

“I’ve heard [Golf Australia chief executive] James Sutherland speak three times in the last year … and the world of golf is changing,” Reed said.

“Not everyone wants to play the standard competition rounds of golf,

scrambling to get on the time sheet. Lots of people want to play different forms of golf, they want to play with their friends. James talks about having fun and I think people new to golf do want to have fun.

“When I reflect on my own experience, I’ve only really played golf for 10 years, I’m a sportaholic and I’m good at things that I play, but getting good at golf takes not only a lot of ef-

fort but it takes some mental fortitude.

"To go out and play 18 holes when you’ve never hit a ball before, that’s an extremely daunting experience. This is as true for women as it is to anyone who’s new to golf. Being supportive in setting up the scaffolding around new golfers is really, really important, and I think that’s just as true of men as it is of women.

“I think there needs to be an offering a range of different experiences. It’s not one size fits all. It’s not that you’re only a member of the club if you play Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in the comp. If you sign up with your friends on Wednesday for a hit, or whenever you play, you’re all valuable.

"Now, that’s a mindset shift. But the very conservative, old-fashioned approach to golf is one we need to get away from to get more women involved.’’

Tiffany Cherry, head of women and girls engagement at Golf Australia, said Flinders Golf Club’s appointment of Reed showed its “commitment to advancing the opportunities for more women, girls and families to play, enjoy and work in golf”.

“There is a growing movement of clubs taking positive action in this important space, which is evident in the uptake of nearly 50 clubs, to date, becoming signatories to the R&A Women in Golf Charter -- a statement of intent from the golf industry to unite and to focus on gender balance.”

Mt Martha Stronger Community Grants: $250,000

THE following is an abridged version of an address given by Board Chairman Nick Roberts OAM to the recipients of the Community Bank Mt Martha first Community Grants presentations held at the Mt Martha Life Saving Club on Tuesday 18th April

Community is an amazing organism. Those of you who have watched Sir David Attenborough’s many wonderful programs will readily recognise how successful communities that work together can be and how divisive communities that do not work together inevitably are.

Tonight, is an example of how communities and in particular our community here at Mount Martha can be successful by working together. Each and every one of you in your own way work towards the benefit of our community and I see here in the front row representatives of our Mt Martha Fire Brigade and I recall the

challenge of the 1.00 AM call to which all of the volunteers readily respond.

Late in 2009 the NAB decided that it’s branch in Mount Martha upon which our community had become so dependent was no longer profitable and decided that it should close.

Almost immediately after the announcement of the closure was made the Mount Martha Traders Association stepped up, took over the lease of the two shops in Bay Road that the NAB was vacating, paid the rent and supported the formation of a steering committee with a view to establishing a Community Bank.

The community stepped up and within a month or so a steering committee was formed and set about the challenging task of persuading the Bendigo Bank as it then was that Mount Martha was a suitable site for a Community Bank.

After much persuasion and heart-

burn on the part of the members of the steering committee the Bendigo Bank agreed, but made it a condition of granting approval that the community raise $1 million in seed capital.

A company was formed, Mount Martha Community Enterprises Ltd and the community stepped up and the $1 million was relatively quickly raised with about 350 community minded citizens purchasing shares. A Board of Directors representing the Mt Martha Community was appointed.

Fergus Nutt who I see sitting over there stepped up and said “whilst you getting started you can use my office as a temporary branch”. That worked well. The Bank is very indebted to Fergus for that early support.

The Bank ultimately opened in April 2011 with the Board believing that it was going to be easy, and that large profits would quickly be made for the benefit of the community. In fact, only

a few months after the opening a meeting was called of local citizens to seek community input as to how then Bank could best use its anticipated profits for the benefit of our community.

Well things didn’t quite go so well and for the first five years the Board struggled and were it not for the support given by the Bendigo Bank would have given it away.

But with community support things progressively improved.

Kerry Debernardi, who I see sitting over there came to us from Bendigo’s Mornington Branch and I have to say was the catalyst that saw the Community Bank edge towards profitability.

Upon Kerry’s retirement this man over here Gary Sanford, who I often say approaches his job with a religious fervour, stepped up and has guided the Bank to the point where now 12 years in we are able to come to you hardworking supporters of our community

groups and distribute $250,000 in Community Grants

Ladies and gentlemen that is what community is all about. That is what we can achieve if communities work together and if our community supports its Community Bank.

I am confident that tonight is not the last of these nights and that as each year passes future greater and greater community contributions will be made by the Bank.

But only if our community works together and supports the Bank.

I have now pleasure in handing over to Gary Sanford who will present the grants to each of the community groups represented here tonight. That is intended to recognises the contribution which each and every one of you makes to our community in your own special and individual way Thank you.

* Martin Blake is medie and communications for Golf Australia

FIONA Reed is the first woman in 90 years to be elected president of Flinders Golf Club.

Forty years of serving the community

FUSION Mornington Peninsula has been engaging volunteers for around 40 years. From the early days of running Arrows drop-in centre in Main Street Mornington, housing vulnerable people at Balcombe. Today volunteers continue to make a difference by supporting young people with housing and support, while newer initiatives including their op shops and families work offers new opportunities to volunteer. They cannot do the work without volunteers. They are the change makers.

“As we celebrate Australian National Volunteer Week 2023, we thank all the volunteers who have dedicated their time and effort to serving Fusion Mornington Peninsula” said Caitlin Swanton, Volunteer Manager. “This year, we also want to extend our thanks to the new volunteers who have joined the ranks of those who selflessly give back. We recognise the past few years have been difficult and so your contributions are all the more remarkable”.

Fusion offers the only youth housing service on the Mornington Peninsula. With accommodation onsite at Mt Martha for up to 8 young people at any one time, within a supportive life skill orientated environment. Alongside this service, Fusion offers external support to young people and families and provides opportunities for group mentoring, day trips, and camps.

“We encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to consider volunteering with Fusion Mornington Peninsula. Across our op shops, housing operations and community support we need volunteers. Some roles require qualifications, others don’t” Caitlin said.

For further information on volunteering with Fusion please contact Caitlin Swanton on 5974 1442 or caitlin.swanton@ fusion.org.au for more information.

“To all our volunteers, we thank you for your unwavering dedication and selflessness” said Caitlin.

“Your willingness to take on new challenges and lend a helping hand. We hope you continue to make a positive impact for many years to come. We are grateful for your contributions to making our communities better places to live. Happy Australian National Volunteer Week 2023!”

Give back to the community and volunteer at St John of God Health Care

COMMUNITY and compassion is at the very core of the St John of God Health Care values.

The organisation’s three hospitals located in the south east Melbourne region are on the lookout for more generous people to join the volunteer team.

While there are currently around 90 volunteers in the program, the Covid-19 pandemic prompted a decline in numbers and the hospitals are seeking to regain their volunteer workforce.

St John of God Health Care volunteers are able to choose from a variety of roles including:

n Meet and greet.

n Ward based duties in a variety of departments including day oncology,

maternity, rehabilitation, palliative care and mental health.

n Administration support and more!

Volunteering is known to provide many benefits including an improvement in mood, a sense of belonging and purpose and is a meaningful way to make social connections. Oncology volunteer of 12 years, Helen, echoes this sentiment.

“I believe everyone should volunteer from time to time. Not only are you helping others in the community, but it also makes you feel good inside knowing that you might have helped someone during the day.”

It’s not only the volunteers who benefit either. Hospital caregivers appreciate the extra support that volunteers provide. St

John of God South East Melbourne Hospitals Director of Mission Integration, Rhonda O’Connor says that volunteers are an integral part of the workforce, “We consider our volunteers to be important members of our team and we treasure the contribution they make for both our caregivers and our patients. The warmth, care and generosity they show to our patients makes a difference and absolutely improves their hospital experience.”

To learn more about volunteering or to sign up, visit: www.sjog.org.au/berwickvolunteers www.sjog.org.au/Frankstonvolunteers www.sjog.org.au/langmorevolunteers

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The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

FRIDAY CASINO ROYALE

NINE, 8.30pm

Blond Bond Daniel Craig quickly establishes himself here as a superb 007, globetrotting from Madagascar to the Bahamas to Montenegro, on the trail of evil banker Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen). Bond is tasked by M (Judi Dench) to enter a high-stakes poker tournament, as he is the best player in the service. Holding the purse strings is Vesper Lynd (Eva Green, left), a government accountant with her own secrets. It’s a sophisticated thrill ride that will leave you both shaken and stirred.

SATURDAY THE

DOG HOUSE

TEN, 6.30pm

For a select few viewers, tuning in for this heartwarming series is an act of optimism. Owning a furry friend is almost a rite of passage in this country, but there are still folk wary of taking this step. If you’re desperate to convince a loved one to finally get a dog, this is a sure-fire tonic to make that dream come true. Tonight, the furry friends include a timid puppy and a canine which has a habit of doing a runner.

FRIDAY TRACES

ABC TV, 8.30pm

So you’ve stuck with this moody forensic crime drama and now you’re champing at the bit for tonight’s season finale. Will there be a happy ending? Perhaps most pressing, will there be a third season of this Scottish crime confection? Season three still has a question mark over it, so tonight’s drama might conclude with a cliffhanger, or perhaps there’s redemption in store for all. In what could be the series’ last hurrah, fire expert Sarah (Laura Fraser, above) works with McKinven (Michael Nardone) to prevent another explosion.

MONDAY BLOW UP

SEVEN, 7.30pm

This fun – not to mention helium-filled –premise might seem absurd at first, but who can say they didn’t feel the same way about reality juggernaut Lego Masters when it was first announced? Helmed by Stephen Curry and Becky Lucas, this balloon artistry competition is more than just hot air. Going above and

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Thursday, May

The Drum. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Folau. (PG) Part 1 of 2.

9.00 Grand Designs New Zealand.

Tom Webster meets Phil Metaxas, who is of building a post-modernist castle.

9.45 Griff’s Great Kiwi Road Trip: Get Some Number 8 Wire – Wellington. (R) Part 2 of 3.

10.35 Art Works. (PG, R)

11.05 ABC Late News.

11.20 The Business. (R)

11.35 Ningaloo Nyinggulu. (R)

12.35 Q+A. (R)

1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum.

(R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence: Planet Fox. (M)

Rupert steps in to run Fox News.

8.30 Miniseries: Safe Home. (Malv)

Part 3 of 4. Phoebe is devastated to learn that the FVLS funding is going to be cut.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Catch And Release. (Mal)

A girl turns up badly beaten.

11.50 Black Sands. (MA15+as, R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30

ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Marilyn goes to the police with her fears.

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

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

10.55 The Latest: Seven News.

11.25 Fantasy Island. (Ma)

12.25 World’s Most Secret Homes. (PG, R)

1.25 Black-ish. (Final, PGa)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R)

8.30 Paramedics. (Mam, R) A mother who is having a stroke is treated.

9.30 Embarrassing Bodies. (MA15+dms) Dr Tosin meets a disheartened musician.

10.30 A+E After Dark. (Mm, R)

11.25 Nine News Late.

11.50 New Amsterdam. (Mam) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV

The Project. Special guests include

Becky Lucas is a host on Blow Up.

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Friday, May 19

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Tammy Huynh builds a herb tower.

8.30 Traces. (Final, Mal) Sarah works with McKinven to prevent another explosion before making decisions about their future.

9.20 Mayfair Witches. (MA15+a) Rowan searches for safety in a strange city.

10.00 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+hlv)

10.45 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. (Final, Mal, R)

11.10 ABC Late News.

11.30 The Split. (Mdl, R)

12.30 Smother. (Mal, R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Building The Impossible: Hoover Dam.

8.30 Robson Green’s British Adventure: The Tyne. (PG) Part 3 of 4.

9.25 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Egypt’s First Pyramid. (PGasv, R) A look at Egypt’s iconic monuments.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+asv)

11.45 Vienna Blood. (MA15+s, R) 3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R)

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and Pete Colquhoun visit the cleverly designed Ravine House.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 10. Port Adelaide v Melbourne. From Adelaide Oval.

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

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

12.00 MOVIE: Dangerous Attraction. (2000, MA15+sv, R) A woman finds herself in a power struggle. Andrea Roth.

2.00 To Be Advised.

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

Saturday, May 20

6.20 The ABC Of... (PG, R)

6.50 Bluey. (R)

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

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PGa) Sister Boniface investigates sabotage.

8.15 Miniseries: The North Water. (Malv) Part 2 of 5. Sumner’s adventure turns into a nightmare when one of the crew is murdered.

9.15 Ragdoll. (MA15+av) With the killer proving unstoppable, the team desperately hunts down the second victim on the list.

10.05 The Messenger. (Mal, R) A taxi driver receives mysterious messages.

10.55 Fires. (Mal, R)

11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Windsor Castle Fire: The Untold Story. (PG)

8.30 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (Premiere) A look inside Westminster Abbey.

9.20 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: Scotland.

(R) Narrated by Bill Nighy.

10.15 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (R)

11.10 Nine Perfect Strangers. (MA15+s, R) 1.50

Life Drawing Live. (Mn, R) 3.50 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan

Bitesize. (R) 5.00

NHK World English News

Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC

Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the upcoming match, featuring hot topics and the latest AFL news.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 10. Essendon v Richmond. From the MCG.

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

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.05 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 4. Tasmania SuperSprint. Day 1. Highlights.

1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Greg Grainger takes a look at Australian sport.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Arty. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Escape To The Chateau. It’s Christmas at the chateau.

8.30 MOVIE: Casino Royale. (2006, Mv, R) James Bond is assigned to stop an evil banker from winning a high-stakes casino tournament.

Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Judi Dench.

11.25 Emergency Call. (Ma, R)

12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.05 It’s All Greek To Me. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. Special guest is Belinda Carlisle.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGan) Hoppo demonstrates his Float To Survive technique. Chase checks out Bondi’s grey nurse shark colony.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Graham Norton is joined by U2 frontman Bono, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, actor Eddie Redmayne and BBC presenter Alex Scott. Lady Blackbird performs her new single Feel It Comin’

11.30 The Project. (R) Special guest is Belinda Carlisle.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix. (2007, Mhv, R)

Harry returns for his fifth year at Hogwarts.

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint.

10.15 MOVIE: Clash Of The Titans.

(2010, Mv, R) A king recruits a warrior. Sam Worthington.

12.05 MOVIE: Black Water: Abyss.

(2020, Mhl, R) Jessica McNamee.

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30

Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGan, R) Will races in to rescue a swimmer.

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa) Follows pets, including a timid puppy, who are matched with potential companions.

7.30 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom. (1984, PGv, R) Archaeologist Indiana Jones searches for a mystical stone stolen from an Indian community. Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, Ke Huy Quan.

9.55 To Be Advised.

11.00 NCIS. (Mmv, R) Jimmy gets competitive.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 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 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PGa, R) 3.15 Folau. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Freeing The Song.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grand Designs: Dunstable. (Ml) Hosted by Kevin McCloud.

8.20 The Messenger. (Malv) Ed must confront just how far he will go to complete the card after he comes into possession of a gun.

9.15 MOVIE: Suffragette. (2015, Malv, R) A woman becomes a suffragette. Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter.

11.00 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+hlv, R)

11.40 Mayfair Witches. (MA15+a, R)

12.20 MotherFatherSon. (Final, Mlv, R)

1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.05 The Heights.

(PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 14. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R) 11.00 The World From Above. (R) 12.00

WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. UCI ProSeries. Tour of Hungary. Highlights.

4.10 Going Places. (R) 4.40 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 14. Highlights.

5.40 Hitler’s American Battleground. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of The Killer Mega Shark. (PG) A look at the megalodon shark.

8.30 Tutankhamun: The Last Exhibition. (PG, R) Takes a look at Tutankhamun’s tomb and at the international exhibition of the artefacts recovered.

10.00 Patagonia: The Desert Coast. (Premiere, PGa) Narrated by Pedro Pascal.

10.50 Kenny Rogers: Biography. (PG, R)

12.20 Hunting Hitler’s U-Boats. (PGalv, R)

1.50 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. (PG, R)

3.35 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG)

11.00

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGa) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

8.30 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.30 The Latest: Seven News.

10.00 Born To Kill? Tony Costa. (MA15+av) A look at Antone Charles “Tony” Costa.

11.00 Quantum Leap. (Mav)

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 4. Tasmania SuperSprint. Day 2. Highlights.

1.00 The Rookie. (Mv, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 The Summit. (PGl)

8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.45 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.15 Australian Crime Stories: The Hunter. (Mlv, R)

11.15 The First 48. (Ma)

12.05 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mv, R)

12.55 9Honey Hacks. (PG) 1.05 The Garden Gurus. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Take Two. (R)

Monday, May 22

6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 8.20 Polina. (2016, PG, French) 10.20 Stand By Me. (1986, M) Noon Nowhere Boy. (2009) 1.50 A Cat In Paris. (2010, PG) 3.05 The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) 5.00 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 7.05 Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. (2005, PG) 8.30 Fantastic Mr. Fox. (2009, PG) 10.10

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG)

Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Q+A. Public affairs program.

10.35 India Now. (R)

11.10 ABC Late News.

11.25 The Business. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PG) Only five weeks remain until Superbloom.

8.30 Rise Of The Nazis: The Downfall.

(M) Part 3 of 3. As the Red Army approaches the bunker, Hitler plunges into the abyss.

9.30 Reframed: Marilyn Monroe: Siren. (Mans) Part 2 of 4.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Reyka. (MA15+av)

11.50 Miss S. (Mv, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Blow Up. Hosted by Stephen Curry and Becky Lucas.

9.00 9-1-1. (Mam) The 118 faces emergencies involving a spin class and a husband and wife in a compromising position.

10.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) Owen wears an FBI wire.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Blacklist. (Return, Mav)

12.30 The Rookie. (Mv, R)

1.30 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

9.00 RPA. (PGm) A university student presents suffering a potentially life threatening collapse of his lung.

10.00 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.30 Footy Classified. (M)

11.30 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R)

12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) MasterChef royalty Julie Goodwin returns and survival is on the menu.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) When Lucy receives a strange call from a man admitting to murder, the NCIS team sets out to find him.

10.00 FBI. (Mv, R) After a retired DEA agent is shot, the team works to determine if the victim’s past is connected to the murder.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants must think outside the box.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists include Melanie Bracewell, Guy Montgomery and Celia Pacquola.

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

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) A Croatian tennis player is kidnapped.

12.00 The Project. (R)

11.40 Folau. (PG, R) 12.40 The Split. (Mdl, R)

1.40 Father Brown. (PG, R) 2.25 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

3.45 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

A Current Affair.

1.10 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)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Rhonda Burchmore. (PG)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: China’s Underground Tutors. A look at after-school tutoring in China.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.00 Manayek. (Final, MA15+v)

11.55 Hope. (MA15+av) 1.05 Tell Me

Wednesday, May 24

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

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

9.05 In Limbo. (Premiere, Mal) A man’s deceased friend returns as a ghost.

9.35 QI. (PG) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

10.05 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Ragdoll.

(MA15+av, R) 11.50 Father Brown. (PG, R)

12.40 Operation Buffalo. (Mal, R) 1.35 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml) The participants face a mental battle.

9.30 Blue Lights. (Premiere, MA15+) Follows three rookie police officers in Belfast, Northern Ireland, as they tackle their probation period.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 The Congregation. (Premiere, Mas) A 20-something joins a church.

11.50 Unit One. (Malsv, R)

4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

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

7.30 Blow Up. Hosted by Stephen Curry and Becky Lucas.

8.35 The Rookie. (Mav) Lucy’s undercover assignment earns her an invitation to Sacramento.

9.35 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav) Simone tracks down an arms dealer.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Summit. Presented by Jai Courtney.

8.40 Lost On Everest. (Ma) A team of climbers set out to find Andrew Irvine and his climbing partner George Mallory’s camera.

10.00 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

11.20 Casualty 24/7. (Mm)

12.10 Court Cam. (Mlv)

1.00 Surfing Australia TV. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) The Pressure Test elimination looms.

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

9.40 NCIS. The NCIS team investigates a string of Russian spy encounters that may be linked to a murder.

10.40 North Shore. (Mlv, R) A public appeal by Abigail wins over the press.

11.40 The Project. (R)

12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

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

8.35 Accused. (MA15+a) A high school teacher puts his reputation in jeopardy when he helps a student in need.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Greenough Family Massacre. (MA15+adv, R) A look at murder of the MacKenzie family.

12.20 Absentia. (MA15+asv, R)

1.20 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGln) The travel guides head to New Zealand.

8.30 Footy Classified. (M) Hosted by Eddie McGuire, Matthew Lloyd, Jimmy Bartel and Damian Barrett.

9.30 MOVIE: Vacation. (2015, MA15+ln, R)

A man takes his family on a road trip. Ed Helms, Christina Applegate.

11.25 Nine News Late.

11.50 Council Of Dads. (PGa, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Amateur cooks compete.

8.40 North Shore. (Ml) Abigail and Simon make plans to return home to the UK to lay Sophie to rest.

9.40 Law & Order: SVU. Benson tries to help a student after she is assaulted on a field trip.

10.40 Fire Country. (Mdmv)

Bull. (Ma, R)

The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Inquiry should be into shire officers, not the councillors

There’s been much comment about the poor results for the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council in a local government satisfaction survey (“Shire hits all time low in satisfaction” The News 3/10/22; “Ratepayers want inquiry into shire” The News 11/4/23).

The survey actually referred to the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s performance as a whole, rather than the council itself. Further, the results are historical, and most likely refer to perceptions of shire performance prior to the term of the current councillors.

At the last council elections, the people clearly demonstrated their opinions of council performance by throwing out nine of the 11 incumbents. And it was easy to see why – those councillors were not doing their job of keeping shire officers under control.

We need only recall the campaign by some shire officers, supported by the councillors of the day, to close down the Tyabb airport. Hundreds of people working in aviation related businesses were put out of work while the shire illegally enforced a shutdown of airport operations and businesses.

Is it any wonder that Peninsula Aero Club dragged the shire into VCAT, where the shire was unable to provide evidence to support its illegal actions. Fortunately, commonsense prevailed and the aero club was fully vindicated (“Aero club loses bid for $124,000 legal costs” The News 18/4/23).

The councillors installed at the last elections are not perfect. But, in my opinion, their performance far exceeds the performance of the previous council.

If there is to be an inquiry, it needs to be into the performance of the shire officers who were involved in the airport debacle.

Someone needs to be held accountable for the ratepayers’ money wasted by the shire and the former councillors in pursuing their pointless vendetta against the airport and the aero club.

Eric Collier, Somerville

Editor: The annual satisfaction survey referred to was conducted from January to June 2022, more than one year after the election of eight new councillors. Six members of the previous council did not seek re-election and three of the remaining five were re-elected.

No change for Hastings

Regarding the front page article where Hastings made the monumental score one out of 10 (“Data reveals towns of disadvantage” The News 2/5/23). It is surprising Hastings got any score at all as it seems there are those that are working to ensure the Hastings region does not progress above the minor score.

Many years ago Hastings was identified as a depressed area, so what has changed?

We never had these problems when we had the [Shire of] Hastings Council.

Amalgamation has failed the Hastings region miserably, so what does that tell you?

Max

Bryant

, Hastings

Unnecessary suffering

The Mornington Peninsula Shire Council caused havoc last year when it stopped delivering aged care services to older people. The council chose to transfer its aged care services to two private providers during the pandemic. This was the worst possible time to transfer services because Bolton Clarke and mecwacare were short staffed.

It was also disappointing that Anthony Marsh, the mayor at the time, failed to respond to my request for a meeting. I had many suggestions about how this transition could be managed without a disruption of home care services.

Unlike our local council, the federal government listened to the community’s concerns. In the recent budget, the federal government announced it will postpone the commencement of the Support at Home Program. Thankfully, it has extended grant arrangements (block funding) for the Commonwealth Home Support Program to 30 June 2025.

Unfortunately, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council jumped ship much too early. Rather than put in place services to allow a smooth transition, our council’s decision to abruptly end services caused many older people to suffer unnecessarily.

Sarah Russell, director Aged Care Matters, Mount Martha Rescuers

thanked

I would like to thank the guys and lady who came to my rescue when my dog was attacked on Sunday 16 April by a Staffy-looking dog at the corner of George and Prince streets, Mornington.

Also, a thank you to the young man who came to our home to apologise. The dog, which he was minding for his father who lives in the country, had got out of a side gate. He offered to pay for all vet fees, which I am pleased to say he has.

Needless to say, it was an extremely frightening experience, and I was not hurt. I am happy to report my pooch Sandy is recovering well after several visits to a local vet.

Brenda Head, Mornington

Act of kindness

While standing in the checkout queue at the local Rye supermarket recently, I witnessed a wonderful act of kindness. A man ahead of me in the queue, having completed scanning his purchases, discovered that his chosen payment card was rejected. He was obviously embarrassed and clearly distressed by this and said he would have to leave his groceries and return home.

At that point, a young woman in the queue intervened and used her credit card to pay for the man’s groceries. The amount was in excess of $130 so, given that she clearly did not know the man, it was a very generous act.

I subsequently spoke to the young woman in question and ascertained that she was a school teacher from Flinders.

It is indeed heartwarming to know that such kindness to others is alive and well in our community. Michael Forster, Blairgowrie

Constitutional imbalance

Today the constitution is the shape of a triangle, with three wheels of power. Wheel one – MPs (Parliament) have power to make laws. Wheel two - ministers (the executive) have power to implement the laws. Wheel three - judges (the courts) have power to ensure laws are correct and within the constitution. When all three wheels point in the same direction, the triangle moves ahead smoothly.

This [Voice to Parliament] referendum demands the constitution’s shape change to a square, with four wheels of power. Wheel four, “the Voice” will be a compliance advisory body, consisting of unelected people with Aboriginal heritage only. Its function will be to ensure proposed laws made by parliament, or actions of the executive, comply with their ambitions.

If compliance is denied, then the threat of court action is available. Should (activist) courts subsequently decide against parliament or the executive, our representative democracy is corrupted because it effectively means the judiciary will have decided against the ambition of 96 per cent of the population, based on the ambition of four per cent of the population.

Giving power to this fourth wheel in the constitution will have the unintended consequence of a gain in unelected judicial power, with a loss of elected democratic power (my voice). So, it is a firm No from me.

Sandy Robinson, Hastings

Listen to experts

Flinders MP Zoe Mc Kenzie should not take notice of a group of people that deal principly with fiction, the Sorrento Writers Festival Forum, and ignore the experts that are warning against the voice (“Yes campaign” Letters 9/5/23).

Not only did the four so-called constitutional experts on the Voice panel all argue against the final wording, including the attorney-general,

but one of Australia’s leading jurists has warned it is “wrong in principle” and “will split the Australian people into two groups”. Terence Cole is a former judge of the Court of Appeal and has presided over two royal commissions.

He also wrote “That the Voice will be used to support the demands for recognition of coexisting sovereignty, a Makarrata commission designed to produce a treaty and monetary compensation”.

That’s fact, not writer’s fiction.

Michael G Free, Mount Martha

Direct advice

The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) is an Australian government agency and therefore cannot function as an alternative to an Indigenous Voice to parliament (“Questions unanswered” Letters 9/5/23). Furthermore, the majority of its staff (77 per cent as at December 2021) are non-Indigenous.

The proposed constitutionally enshrined Voice, on the other hand, will mean First Nations people themselves provide advice on the matters that affect them, directly to parliament.

The proposal has extensive support, from not only the majority of Indigenous people, but also many corporates, banking institutions, businesses, churches, faith-based charities, major sporting codes, university professors, former high court justices, even eminent Liberal members of parliament like Julian Leeser, Liberal spokesperson on the Voice and former shadow attorney-general, who has quit the front bench so that he can support the Voice.

Clearly this level of support reflects a widespread desire, through reconciliation, to unify our nation.

Maureen Donelly, Mornington

National debate

It is unfortunate to see any questioning of the Voice through a partisan political lens (“Baffled by political party and opinions from afar” Letters 2/5/23). Perceiving it must be from another political side, the writer judges it unworthy of inclusion in The News, especially when offered by anyone from outside her electorate.

I would indeed be troubled if the writer actually felt “hounded” by my thoughts expressed from outside her electorate but would respectfully remind her that the Voice is a national matter, not one defined by electorate boundaries.

In fact, questions are being raised by many within her electorate, and from many political persuasions. These are citizens looking beyond the politics who share the view that any proposal as significant as the Voice demands serious scrutiny.

The best outcomes are never achieved by stifling honest debate,

John Matthews, Heathmont

Voice not a wedge

It is generous and correct to effectively refrain from labelling the Voice proposal as racist (“Questions unanswered” Letters 9/5/23). It is not racist any more than are the foundations of the innumerable migrant organisations which enrich the multicultural tapestry of the Australian community.

Each of these organisations would comprise people who share a common cultural and historic background, like the 150 plus organisations of Indigenous Australians mentioned.

The Uluru Statement from the Heart spells out the need for the Voice.

The proposal is intended to overcome longstanding problems like the alienation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ children from their families and the proportionally high rate of imprisonment experienced by the people themselves.

There is no reason why the Voice should create a wedge in society. In fact, the long history of failed attempts at reconciliation without meaningful consultation with First Nations peoples is proof enough that this does not work.

John Gare, Kew East

for deeds not words.

I keep wondering how many Yes supporters have been into the outback and visited towns like Alice Springs, Kununurra, Tennant Creek, Halls Creek, or heard of or know where Herman town or Cherbourg are located. If they have. did they listen and talk to the local people of all backgrounds?

Not listening

State and federal governments and their supporters are not listening to what Jacinta Price, Warren Mundine and their contemporaries are saying about Aboriginals in the outback and cites. Indeed, their words for equality for all Australians and their want and need for better health services, education for our young and an end to domestic violence. Jacinta’s words cry out

Perhaps the $260 million budgeted for the referendum would be better spent on additional training for the current people employed to get the deeds done.

Bruce White, Safety Beach

Battle for beaches

As noble as Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s efforts may be to arrest damage to the peninsula’s beaches may be, the reality is it could simply be an exercise in futility (“Strategy ‘coming’ as beaches lost” The News 9/5/23).

The article recognises that climate change may well see a 24 centimetre rise in sea levels by 2050. This may not sound much but in beach areas like Mount Martha where the incline of the beach is very shallow, 24cm is a big deal. Unless strong action is taken to slow down climate change then council’s efforts may well be like trying to hit a moving target.

Ross Hudson, Mount Martha

Roundabout explanation

I appreciate the information provided and thank the Labor government for the $5 million for the Jetty Road, Rosebud roundabout to “improve pedestrian safety and traffic flow” (“Money provided” Letters 2/5/23).

Actually, I am adept at Google and found it quite difficult to find the information provided in the letter, but finally did and the letter left out a bit of info.

The Infrastructure Investment Program was a pre-election pork barrel slush fund of the highest degree where 71 per cent of funding went to Coalition marginal and safe seats and projects were left without adequate funding or resources. There were 160 projects worth less than $5m, which are not “nationally significant and nationbuilding”.

“[Liberal candidate for Nepean] Sam Groth announced a further $100 million in funding.” This in itself is a feat of herculean proportions. Was it state or federal funding?

So, we now have $175m? Was it too good to be true? Yes, because it is not true, it was a preelection promise as confirmed by his office and, now he’s elected, where is it?

The problem is being solved with the $5m, maybe the Labor government will see the stupidity of “fixing” Jetty Road roundabout with “free flowing” traffic only to create another bottleneck at Boneo Road. Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Confusion and distress

We are still having to call our federal government out on refugee issues.

In a recent decision the Minister for Immigration Andrew Giles extended the 2023 Resolution of Status process to many refugees, granting permanent protection and freedom to settle in Australia. There was much rejoicing; and for them this decision ended years of uncertainty. But 9000 to 12,000 others were excluded from this process, even though their circumstances were similar. Having experienced slow processing, inconsistent decision making and lack of transparency over many years this latest decision has caused confusion and deep distress to this group.

There are also still 100 people who also came seeking asylum by boat, who remain in limbo in Papua New Guinea not officially recognised as Australia’s responsibility.

During the past few weeks members of the Grandmothers for Refugees group in the Flinders electorate have been collecting signatures for a petition to the House of Representatives which focuses on these groups of asylum seekers caught in limbo.

The petition urges the immigration minister to acknowledge and explain recent decisions directly affecting those seeking asylum in Australia.

We also urge the minister to affirm Australia’s duty of care to all of the about 30,000 people who came by boat seeking asylum, and to grant the opportunity of permanent protection to them.

Thank you to all those who took the time to read and sign our petition. Let’s hope it makes a difference. Ann Renkin, Shoreham

Motor cycle accident - Mr Shenfield

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

THE Point Nepean Road is becoming notorious for the number of motor smashes and mishaps occurring on it lately.

Another one of these distressing accidents happened at Seaford on Sunday afternoon.

At about 4pm, Mr. Fred Shenfield was returning on his motor cycle to his home at Seaford with his father, Mr. L. J. Shenfield, who was in the side car.

When nearly opposite “Fernlea”, the cycle suddenly swerved and crashed into a stout electric light pole with a sickening force.

Mr. Shenfield, senr., was pinned under the body of the heavy cycle, and considerable difficulty was experienced in extricating him from his unfortunate position.

Dr. Maxwell, of Frankston, and Dr. Le Souef, of Chelsea, were quickly on the scene, and shortly afterwards two Melbourne doctors happened to be passing and assisted in rescuing, and administering to the unconscious man. Upon examination it was found that Mr. Shenfield was suffering from concussion, a broken arm and several broken ribs. He was conveyed to the Alfred Hospital.

His son escaped with bruises. He had a miraculous escape from serious injury.

Mr. Shenfield, senr., is a prominent member of the Seaford Progress Association, and deep regret was expressed by the Shire President (Cr. W. Armstrong, J.P.) and other members at the unfortunate and serious injury with which Mr. Shenfield had met. This paper adds it sympathy, and

wishes him a speedy recovery.

***

ON Monday morning last the first court was held at Chelsea.

The Bench was occupied by Mr. Cohen, P.M., and Cr. W. Stephens (Mayor), Crs. Hunter, Richardson, Funston, W. Armstrong, Messrs. R. J. Burroghs, James, Callaghan, Frewin, Cook and Giles, J.’sP.

Before opening the court, Mr. Cohen, P.M., said he desired to congratulate the people of the district on the progress of the Borough, which necessitated the court being established at Chelsea.

He had presided at the neighboring courts at Frankston and Cheltenham, and knew that the bulk of the court business at those places came from the Chelsea district.

It was therefore natural that the Chelsea people should want a local court and thus save them travelling out of their own district.

The Mayor, Cr. W. Stephens, expressed pleasure that the court at Chelsea was at last an established fact.

It would save expense to litigants and prove of benefit to the Borough in every way.

He took the opportunity of congratulating the police of the Borough on the splendid manner in which they carried out their arduous duties.

Mr. A. Leslie Williams, on behalf of the Bar, said it was undoubtedly the correct thing that justice should be administered within the Borough.

In the past more than half the business transacted at the Frankston and Cheltenham courts came from the Borough of Carrum. The fact that

justice was being administered locally would, he thought, make the people less litigious.

This was borne out by the fact that he picked out 30 debt cases to bring before the present court, and the rush that set in to effect settlements had been marvellous. (Laughter).

He congratulated the residents of the Borough on having secured Mr. Cohen as the presiding magistrate. He was held in high regard by the judiciary of the State and there was no blame more honored for competence and fairness.

Mr. Callaghan endorsed all that had been said regarding Mr Cohen, whom he had frequently met at the Cheltenham court. Personally Mr. Callaghan regretted that the necessity for a court had arisen at Chelsea. The first comers to the district were all Arcadians and had no law troubles.

Difficulty only arose when others came to the district and rooted out those who were law-abiding. (Laughter).

Constable Feehan, on behalf of the police, congratulated the Borough Council, the Progress Association, local magistrates and citizens on securing a court for Chelsea. It would prove a boon to the inhabitants.

THE FIRST CASE

J. J. Lawrence, of Carrum Downs, proceeded against E. H. Noble, for the sum of £2/2/6 money due. Mr. A. Leslie Williams appeared for the plaintiff.

There was no appearance of the defendant. An order was made for the amount claimed with costs.

WHO IS THE OWNER?

Chas Scott, Inspector for the

Borough of Carrum, charged Thos. W. Hunter with allowing a pony to wander.

Defendant did not appear.

The inspector stated that the pony had been impounded and was released to Wilfred Hunter, who signed the pound book for Thomas W. Hunter, who he said was the owner.

The P.M.: That is not evidence. You must conduct these cases properly.

At this stage Mr. Hunter, senr., made his way to the front of the court. He said the Wilfred Hunter referred to was his grandson and was only 7 years of age.

Inspector Scott: I can produce the pound book.

The P.M.: Here we are in a difficulty. If Wilfred is the owner he should have been charged in the Children’s Court.

Inspector Scott said the owner was Thomas W. Hunter, the father of Wilfred.

The P.M.: You must supply the necessary proof. The case will be adjourned for 14 days.

THE DOG ACT

Mrs. Dodds was then charged with neglecting to register two dogs within 15 days after receiving notice.

Inspector Scott proved the case.

Defendant said it was an oversight.

She paid regularly every year and had paid the fees since receipt of summons. Fined 5/- with 2/6 costs.

THE DOG DIED

Edith Thompson was charged with failing to register a dog.

Defendant: I am very sorry but the dog died 6 or 7 weeks ago.

Inspector Scott said he saw the dog alive 3 weeks ago.

Defendant: I think not! Fined 5/- with 2/6 costs, the P.M. remarking that an order would not be made for the registration fee as the dog was dead.

***

HASTINGS v. NAVAL BASE

By the small margin of 4 points, the Flinders Naval Base compelled Hastings to take the count on Saturday last.

The match, played at Hastings attracted a good crowd and was of a friendly but spirited nature throughout.

In the first quarter Hastings scored 3.5 to 1.1, but against the wind they failed to score, whilst the Navy lads added 1:5.

The blues still had an advantage of 5 points at the interval.

Upon resumption, a good even game resulted, and at the “spell-oh” Hastings were leading by 1.7 to 3.7.

The naval brigade decided to invade the foes territory and do the job properly or die in the attempt.

The final term was one of great energy, and after many exciting moments the Base forged ahead. Hastings made a brilliant effort. Langholtz, Boyce, Jack and Campbell were seen to advantage in a series of passes.

Jack had a shot, but it fell short –just when a goal would have won the match!

Campbell picked it up smartly and snapped a point from a difficult spot. When the bell rang, Naval Base had won by 4.13 to 4.9.

***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 16 & 18 May 1923

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1. The proposed works include the addition of new 4G & 5G equipment and associated works including the replacement of 3 existing 4G antennas (less than 2.8m long); the installation of 3 new 5G active antenna units (AAU) (less than 1m long); the replacement of 6 existing remote radio units (RRUs) with 12 new RRUs; and ancillary equipment including but not limited to GPS antenna, mast head amplifiers, deplixers, combiners, antenna mounts, cable trays, fibre and electrical cabling necessary for the operation or proper functioning of the low-impact facility.

2. Vodafone & Optusregards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 based on the description above.

3. The proposed infrastructure will comply with the ACMA EME regulatory arrangements. An EME Report and further information can be obtained at www.rfnsa.com.au/3930007.

4. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Reinier Hanekom (Plan Consult Town Planning), 0754306632, Suit 6-10, 28 Eenie Crk Road, Noosaville, 4566 or info@planconsult. com.au by 5 pm on 01/06/23.

The Marvin Gaye Karaoke Hellscape Revenge Plot

By Stuart McCullough

SOMETIMES you’ve got to commit yourself. Granted, there’s a time for caution and a time for introspection, when keeping a low profile is, by far, the best course of action. But at other times, caution should be a treated like a kite, thrown to the wind. Dignity and composure be damned. Once in a while you’ve got to rise to the occasion like a phoenix from the ashtray. For me, that moment came last Saturday night. And it’s all thanks to Marvin Gaye.

I’ve never been good at parties. When it comes to myself, I’ve generally avoided them since I turned twelve and some friends and I went to see ‘ET: The Extra Terrestrial’. I decided that night there was no way I could possibly top it and should retire. Fact is, there’s not been a better birthday movie since. I’m not sure I’m that great when it comes to other people’s birthdays either. For some reason, I struggle to let myself go and surrender to the moment. Instead, I try to attend without drawing too much attention to myself and leave (hopefully) without incident. Until last week.

My girlfriend Katrina has twins who recently turned eighteen. Finding a venue proved a challenge. This was because a lot of places refuse to host an eighteenth birthday party. We claimed that, because they’re twins, it was technically a thirty-sixth birthday party. This was unsuccessful. Eventually, the local pub offered up a function room.

Ryan and Conor are as funny and interesting and entertaining as you’d hope a pair of eighteen year olds could

be. Albeit they’ve lately taken to playing the music of Nickelback at every opportunity after becoming aware of my intense and passionate hatred for them (Nickelback, that is. Not the twins). Suffice to say, I can’t open

the fridge without copping a blast of Nickelback for my troubles. But this aside, they’re great company and they deserved to have this momentous milestone celebrated. But they’re not the kind of guys who seek the lime-

light. Accordingly, we’d need to bring the limelight to them. We decided on karaoke. I’m not sure if any other options were fully considered – it was always going to end up at karaoke. I knew sitting quietly on the sidelines wasn’t going to be an option. Despite my better judgment and a long history of feedback from others, I would need to commit myself to karaoke, for better or for worse. But before tackling the weighty issue of song selection, there was even weightier issue of what to wear.

In normal circumstances, ‘what to wear’ would be a minor consideration. By far and away, my main priority is to make sure each type of clothing –pants, shirt, socks, shoes etc – are represented in some form. But parties are a different matter. And, beyond that, karaoke is a law unto itself. There’s a reason why contestants in the Eurovision Song Contest don’t just turn up in tracksuit pants and a pair of Ugg boots. Songs are all well and good. But it’s the presentation that really sells it. You’ve got to dress for the occasion.

There’s only one thing to do when attending a karaoke-themed eighteenth birthday party – wear a tuxedo. Luckily, I have a tuxedo and by dent of a minor miracle that ranks somewhere above turning water into wine but a notch below helping the blind to see, it still fit. I was dressed to impress. Although it soon became apparent that the suit had other effects.

When the ten year old spotted me after turning a corner in the hallway, he fell to the floor, clutching his sides with laughter while shouting ‘you look

stupid’ by way of encouragement.

When we arrived at the venue, I was surprised how often guests told me their drink order, expecting I would fetch it for them. As people handed me their soiled plates and napkins, it became clear people had mistaken me for a waiter. There was only way one to disabuse them of that notion – sing.

Early in the evening, my name was called. As I strode onto stage and clutched the microphone, it suddenly dawned on me that my choice of song – ‘Let’s Get it On’ by Marvin Gaye –was probably not what a group of reasonably shy eighteen year olds wanted to hear from an adult. The same was true of our extended families, who looked on with the kind of horror usually reserved for a car accident. To be fair, it was a song I chose only because my preferred choice – ‘Straight Outta Compton’ by N.W.A. – wasn’t available in karaoke form.

The boys resisted the urge to heckle and, ultimately, it fell to their mother to yell things at me as I did my best to do justice to an all-time soul classic. They got their revenge a little later. Without my knowledge, they put my name down to perform the song ‘Photograph’ by Nickelback. I could hardly say no. It suddenly dawned on me that I’d never heard more than the first six seconds because that’s about how long it takes me to turn off the stereo when it comes on. I struggled through. The results were a complete schmozzle. Well played, Ryan and Conor. Happy birthday. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

Dog's day: Mornington notched up a 19-point win over Crib Point.

Sharks score freely, Yabbies pick up a close win

MPNFL

By Brodie Cowburn

DIVISION ONE

REIGNING premiers Frankston YCW have returned to the winner’s circle with a hard-fought victory over Red Hill.

The Stonecats were looking to bounce back after a surprising defeat the week prior. Red Hill looked their equal though, and at half time the Hillmen were ahead.

Frankston YCW established control in the third term, and took a seven point lead into the last quarter.

The Stonecats wrapped up the win with a four goals to two last quarter.

The final score read Frankston YCW 12.13 (85) to Red Hill 9.8 (62).

Luke Paynter and Luca Goonan were excellent for the victors.

Sorrento emerged victorious after a shoot-out with Langwarrin at David Macfarlane Reserve on Saturday.

The Sharks were in charge of the contest throughout the entire after-

noon. A seven goals to two second quarter saw them build an unassailable lead.

Langwarrin booted seven goals in the final quarter to close the gap, but it wasn’t enough to get near Sorrento. The Sharks ended up winning by 28 points 20.11 (131) to 15.13 (103).

Six goals from star forward Leigh Poholke were vital for Sorrento. Aaron Breman scored four majors, and Jared Risol kicked three. Josh Bateman scored six goals for the Kangaroos.

Mt Eliza fired a warning shot to the rest of the competition on Saturday. They smashed Bonbeach by 70 points, and finished the round on top of the ladder.

Elsewhere Pines defeated Rosebud, and Dromana picked up a 39 point victory over Frankston Bombers.

DIVISION TWO

TYABB gave their home crowd plenty to smile about on Saturday after a narrow win over Pearcedale.

The Yabbies went behind in the first quarter, but wrestled back control in the second term. They led by 15 at half time.

Pearcedale chipped away at Tyabb’s lead in the second half, but couldn’t quite gather enough momentum to topple them.

Tyabb held on for a tight win 12.9 (81) to 10.12 (72). Dale Sutton, Will Hose, and Bradley Williams were

named in the best for the victors.

Mornington bounced back from last week’s defeat to beat Crib Point on the road on Saturday.

Crib Point were on the back foot from the very beginning. They scored just one behind in the opening quarter. Although the Magpies bounced back with a better showing in the second quarter, Mornington was still able to hold onto the lead. The Bulldogs eventually won by 19 points - 7.10 (52) to 10.11 (71).

It was another miserable afternoon for winless Rye on Saturday. They were massacred by Edithvale-Aspendale 21.27 (153) to 7.3 (45).

Michael Meehan was awesome for Edi-Asp. He booted seven goals. Karingal finished the round on top of the ladder after a 26 point win over Somerville. Chelsea also celebrated a good win last weekend - the Seagulls smashed Seaford 17.22 (124) to 6.3 (39).

Picture: Alan Dillon

It’s the Riley Anderton show

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

RILEY Anderton treated onlookers

to a volleying masterclass on Saturday as he single-handedly broke Berwick City’s resolve with a breathtaking four-goal display.

The Peninsula Strikers ace was the catalyst for a second-half turnaround at Centenary Park that saw a 1-0 deficit transformed into a resounding and unexpected 5-1 win.

Until the Kiwi first struck in the 55th minute Berwick was the better side and deserved its slender lead but Anderton levelled when he spun on a deflected cross and volleyed with his right foot into the roof of the net.

Within minutes he demonstrated a deft touch at the far post sidefooting his volley over Berwick keeper Nick Caccamo to make it 2-1.

Anderton notched his hat-trick in the 75th minute with a much more mundane effort running onto Jamie Davidson’s through ball and touching it past Caccamo to make it 3-1.

It was back to the spectacular a few minutes later with perhaps his most remarkable strike.

He was outside the box when he let fly with his left foot pairing timing with precision to produce a volley of such velocity that a helpless Caccamo could only look on in wonder as the ball rocketed into the top far corner.

Cooper Andrews jinked his way past multiple opponents in the 85th minute then hit a low strike inside the area to put an exclamation mark on a scoreline no-one could have tipped at half-time.

Strikers featured two debutants with Faraz Zenoozi in goal and late in the contest 17-year-old Billy Rae replaced veteran Wayne Gordon.

In other State 2 matches Frankston Pines broke through for a first win of the season when defeating Doncaster Rovers 3-2 away on Friday night but Skye United lost 5-2 away to Heatherton United the following evening.

Pines opened the scoring after nine minutes when a Cal Batey far post corner was headed back across goal by Anish Khem and Aaran Currie headed in from point blank range.

The visitors increased their lead in the 27th minute when an alert Kaspar Fry robbed a defender then laid the ball into the path of Khem whose low shot nestled inside the far post.

Doncaster hit back in the second half with a far post header from Michael Papanicolaou and a stunning strike from a tight angle by Daniel

Savenaca Baledrokadroka was making his first appearance back in Pines’ colours after transferring from Beaumaris and he pounced on a poor defensive pass to drill a low shot inside the far post for an 87th minute winner.

In NPL2 Langwarrin lost 3-2 away to Brunswick Juventus on Friday night.

Langy was 3-0 down at half-time and reduced to 10 men after Tom Youngs was shown a straight red just before the interval.

Despite the disadvantage Langy hit back twice in the second half through Josh Varga and a remarkable Lucas Portelli strike from distance that caught Juve keeper Fraser Chalmers off his line.

In State 1 Mornington reclaimed top spot on the ladder with a deserved 2-1 away win over Eltham Redbacks on Saturday.

The Seagulls are now unbeaten in their last seven matches and Rhys Craigie gave them the lead in the 19th minute after forcing a defensive

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error and finishing from the edge of the box.

Eltham’s Nick Edwards equalised soon after with a superb free-kick but the goal that split these sides came in the 53rd minute from Brady Pollard who lobbed Eltham keeper Abdul Koc from outside the area.

Despite late Eltham pressure Mornington defended well led by keeper Kane Runge, Ziggy Razuki, Josh Heaton and Satoshi Kurokawa.

In State 4 Somerville retained an unbeaten record with a hard-fought 1-0 away win over Lyndale United on Saturday.

It took until the 67th minute for the stalemate to be broken.

Conor Mcfall beat his opponent on the right then hammered the ball low across the face of goal for Marcus Anastasiou to prod home.

Somerville then had to resist a defiant Lyndale but held on by the skin of its teeth.

Baxter’s revival continued with a 5-1 away win over FC Noble Hurricanes on Friday night.

A Jack Elliott brace and goals from

Izaak Barr, Liam Baxter and Dallas Mcneill did the damage.

Chelsea had to settle for a 0-0 draw at home against Springvale City also on Friday night.

Carlo Melino’s side has now recorded five draws in eight games with just one loss.

In State 5 Aspendale remained in the promotion chase and grabbed second spot on the ladder with a 1-0 win over Rosebud on Saturday.

The decisive moment came in the second half when first-half substitute Sam Timuska-Carr raced down the right and sent an inch-perfect cross to Jack Runciman who steered it home.

Mount Martha hammered Seaford United 5-0 at North Seaford Reserve last weekend.

Mitch Hawkins opened the scoring in 43rd minute after the visitors had defended a bombardment of corners.

The former Seaford player hammered his shot into the top corner from the right-hand side of the box.

Eighteen-year-old Eli Masterson grabbed the first of his hat-trick when he tried to outdo Hawkins with an

equally impressive top corner strike on 54 minutes.

The teenager struck again nine minutes later with a tap-in following a well-saved Hawkins shot.

Ethan Sanderson then split the defence with a great through ball for Jaden Tabener to finish well past Seaford keeper Hayden Hicks in the 84th minute.

And Masterson completed his hattrick shortly after by converting the penalty awarded after Michael Durrance was upended in the box.

Mentone had a comfortable 4-0 home win over bottom side Pakenham United.

Tyler Pollard put Mentone in front after 17 minutes with a calm sidefoot finish before Marcus Spivey's 40-metre wonder strike seven minutes later had the home side 2-0 up. Second half goals from Frankie Varsamis and another from Spivey completed the scoring.

Mount Eliza lost 3-0 away to Casey Panthers despite having most of the possession.

The visitors failed to finish a number of chances and player-coach Bryce Ruthven is hoping to add a proven goalscorer to his squad shortly.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Friday 19 May, 8.30pm:

Skye Utd v Doncaster Rovers, Skye Recreation Reserve

Berwick City v Frankston Pines, Jack Thomas Reserve

Noble Park v Baxter, Norman Luth Reserve

Saturday 20 May, 3pm:

Mornington v Collingwood City, Dallas Brooks Park

Knox City v Peninsula Strikers, Egan Lee Reserve

Somerville Eagles v Chelsea, Tyabb Central Reserve

Mount Martha v Mentone, Civic Reserve

Seaford Utd v Aspendale, North Seaford Reserve

Mount Eliza v Hampton Park Utd, Emil Madsen Reserve

Saturday 20 May, 6.30pm: Rosebud v Bunyip District, Olympic Park

Monday 22 May, 8.15pm: Kingston City v Langwarrin, The Grange Reserve

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Men of the moment: Peninsula Strikers forward Riley Anderton and Frankston Pines midfielder Sava Baledrokadroka were match winners last weekend. Baledrokadroka picture: Darryl Kennedy

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