MORNINGTON woman Gillian Nikakis, whose father Bill died on the Montevideo Maru, wrote about the disaster in her 2005 book He’s not coming home, which details the event and the story of a family left bereft by the loss of a husband and father. Nikakis’s father had spent months hiding in the jungle after the Japanese invasion before being captured and loaded onto the fateful ship.
“Place of rest to reflect on lasting losses of war”
A SPECIAL online meeting of Mornington Peninsula Shire Council was abandoned last week because only three of the nine councillors said they could “attend”.
The meeting called for 11am on Friday 13 January was set to discuss taking action in the Supreme Court over the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal’s decision to allow Ryman Healthcare to build a $317 million aged care centre in Mount Eliza.
The Kunyung Road site proposed for the centre is located in green wedge zoned land and the VCAT decision was released just after Christmas, giving council 28 days in which to
lodge an appeal (“Tribunal go ahead for Ryman” The News 10/1/23).
It is understood the appeal could cost up to $50,000, and even more if council lost and had costs awarded against it.
The mayor Cr Steve Holland, deputy mayor Cr Debra Mar and Cr David Gill said they were willing to attend the meeting.
Holland, who called the special meeting, said he had received written apologies from six councillors saying they were unable to participate.
Former councillor and longtime critic of the Ryman proposal, Leigh Eustace, said it was “really poor” that a majority of councillors had not made time to attend the online meeting.
“Councillors may not have meetings
to attend, but they’ve still got a job to represent their community,” he said. “Officially, they’re not on leave. They’re still employed and getting paid - they don’t get annual leave.
“They were elected to represent the community and to attend an online meeting is not a huge impost.”
The 11-member council has been reduced to nine while it awaits the replacement of Kerri McCafferty, who resigned in December and Paul Mercurio, the new state MP for Hastings.
“I cancelled the meeting because I was not confident that a quorum could be achieved. A quorum being a majority of councillors - five out of nine,” Holland said.
“Councillors are not required to tell me why they cannot attend.”
Gill, who asked the mayor to call the special meeting to discuss the Ryman issue and not miss the deadline for court action, said councillors could have attended online “from anywhere in the world”.
“The discussion would have included legal opinion on an appeal to the Supreme Court and alternative actions,” he said.
“The VCAT decision was announced just after Christmas Day ... and left only 28 days for council consideration at a time council was closed for the holiday period.”
Gill said missing the deadline for an appeal would be “an appalling outcome” and urged “all councillors to try to make themselves available for this important online meeting to form
a position on this particular devastating setback for our green wedge planning policies”.
Motions listed for discussion at the meeting included appealing the VCAT decision in the Supreme Court on several grounds, including that Ryman’s land was in green wedge and outside the urban growth boundary.
Gill also wanted council to record its “disapproval” of VCAT releasing its decision “in the Christmas/New Year period, making a Supreme Court appeal very difficult within the 28 day allowable time frame”.
Gill also wanted council to publicise “risks posed by planning decisions, outside of council control, that pose threats to the future of our green wedge”.
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council is urging people to dispose of flammable items such as car batteries responsibly after a fire started at the Rye waste transfer station on Wednesday 11 January.
The fire was detected at 4.15pm in the section where hard waste is received, but was extinguished not long after by staff and CFA volunteers.
The shire’s circular economy and waste team leader, Daniel Hinson, said no one was injured and there was no
damage to property or infrastructure.
Hinson said the site was already closed to the public and while the cause of the fire has not been confirmed, it was likely to have been caused by inappropriate material being disposed, such as batteries or chemicals.
“We also recently had a fire in one of our waste trucks that was found to be caused by a car battery being disposed of incorrectly in a household recycling bin. Fortunately no one was
injured,” said.
“I urge everyone in our community to be vigilant when it comes to disposing of batteries and other flammable waste. All kinds of material can cause a fire if incorrectly disposed of, including any type of battery, household chemicals and aerosol cans that are not empty.
“To find out how to correctly dispose of these items please check our waste and recycling guide, which can be found on the shire website.”
MOUNT Martha’s popular Birdrock Beach stairs are off limits for the time being, after erosion made the structure unstable and unsafe.
Sections of Fishermans and Mount Martha North beaches also remain closed due to erosion and fears of landslides or rock falls.
Disappointed residents have taken to social media to express their annoyance at not being able to use the Birdrock stairs, with summer in full swing and potentially two months of hot weather ahead.
Mornington Peninsulas Shire Council says its hands are tied in regard to foreshore infrastructure repairs and has blamed the state government.
Mornington Peninsula Shire’s water and coasts acting team leader Isabelle Spinks, said the council understood that the staircase is important to many people who use it to access the beach.
“Unfortunately, the stair structure has been significantly eroded in several places and is not safe for public use,” she said.
“We are currently investigating options to remediate this issue.”
Like many cliff foreshore areas that need repair around the shire, the stairs have become increasingly unstable after around 12 months or more of heavy rain and strong winds.
Council is scrambling to attend all jobs, but beach users have been told they will have to be patient and use the ramp at Birdrock beach in the meantime.
The entire coastline is Crown land,
belonging to the state government, and most repairs to infrastructure will need state government input.
The mayor Cr Steve Holland said a recent report commissioned by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action identified cliff instability issues as a major public safety risk.
“We have requested that this report is released publicly, but those requests have been denied,” he said.
“We will continue to advocate to the state government on behalf of our community and hope that they will commit sufficient funding to remediate the ongoing erosion and cliff instability concerns.” Liz Bell
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MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council is likely to consider providing more foreshore car parking at McCrae as part of a McCrae lighthouse master plan.
McCrae resident Kathy Ball said the recent loss of some parking spaces had led to parking chaos for locals.
Ball said she and other residents had approached the council many times regarding the removal of at least 15 car spaces opposite Penny Lane to make way for a garden area. Visiting beachgoers are now double parking on the main road as clogging up side streets, leaving residents with nowhere to park, she said.
“If you drive down Point Nepean Road from now the cars are parked two-deep along the main road, we have seen so many kids open their doors and just jump out straight into the traffic – I actually can’t believe there hasn’t been an accident but I am sure there will be one in the future,” Ball said.
“The other problem is that all the tiny little unmade streets along the road are also filling up so the locals are getting all their car spots for families taken by the beachgoers who just pull up and park anywhere.
“I counted 35 cars in Margaret Street and double parking all on the house sides of Point Nepean Road the other day.
“I know this will still happen, but if they allowed more parking off the road there would be less parking in streets - it has only happened in the last two years since they have turned the car parks into gardens and blocked an area around the tree that has fallen down instead of chopping it down for safety”.
Ball said the council was misguidedly leaving dead trees and grasses in public
areas under a “beautification” program, rather than cleaning some areas up and making them available for parking.
Melissa Burrage, climate change and sustainability manager, said the 2015 Rosebud coastal management plan included actions to review and assess the number of vehicle access points and routes east of the McCrae lighthouse and to prepare a foreshore car parking plan to investigate foreshore car parking.
Burrage said the proposed plan needed to be developed in consultation with the community and consider the significant value of vegetation along the foreshore, while also addressing issues of surface quality, layout, stormwater drainage, public facilities, amenity, shade, pedestrian accessibility and increasing demand.
“The shire is currently focussing on a budget bid for the McCrae lighthouse master plan to complement the recent restoration of the lighthouse. This master plan will include proposals to improve car parking neighbouring the lighthouse,” she said.
“Further foreshore car parking plans within the area will be prioritised in future years.”
Strategic and infrastructure planning manager Katanya Barlow said the peninsula was a popular summer destination and advised residents and beachgoers to consider all modes of transport to get around, including walking, cycling and public transport.
“Council’s usual parking enforcement program is running with an increased presence through summer,” she said.
“If there are areas of particular concern where increased parking enforcement is required, these can be reported to the shire.”
MORNINGTON Croquet Club has successfully secured $750 travel grants from Sport and Recreation Victoria to help pay travel costs for two of its rising stars.
John Carr and Janine Sisson, pictured above, have the ability “to make steady progress to state and national level competition”, club secretary Lynn Loutit said.
“They started as beginners - Carr in 2019 and Sisson 2021 - and so are not of long standing, particularly when we take COVID into consideration.
“Both have been playing in shield competitions for Mornington and in the South East Metro Croquet Association competition.
“They are very keen, entering as many competitions as they can, and have had a string of wins or runners-up places in regional competitions.”
Loutit said Carr and Sisson wanted to compete
state and national levels but were concerned with traveling costs and accommodation.
The grant had enabled Sisson to compete in the Australian Golf Croquet Women's Singles event in Adelaide last September, which led to her being invited to compete in selectors invitational events at the Victorian Croquet Association headquarters at Cairnlea, where she was runner-up in the Victorian singles handicap event.
Carr was using his grant to gain experience in regional competitions and state level competition at Cairnlea and had won the Victorian Singles Handicap title.
”They are both now entered into the Victorian Singles Open. The travel grants program has helped both Mornington croquet players in their sporting aspirations,” Loutit said.
Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au
ONE of the Mornington Peninsula’s most recognisable assets, the Dromana 3 Drive-in, recently notched up 60 years of providing access to a world of cinematic adventure.
As part of the birthday celebrations, owner Paul Whitaker reflected on his 47-year connection to the drive-in, starting in 1975 when as a 14-yearold he stacked fridges, sneaking looks at the big screen.
At that stage Whitaker, whose family owned the drive-in and lived behind the property, foresaw his future in the industry, but not the turbulence that was to come over the next few decades that would almost force its closure.
Stacking fridges didn’t last long for the passionate film lover, and a burning desire to get “into the engine room” saw him obtain his assistant projectionist’s licence at just 16.
Since those early days of hands-on work and nurturing his love of movies and the big screen, the drive-in has become Whitaker’s own family’s passion, with his four now-adult children all having stints in the industry and one of his sons still in the film industry as a sound recordist.
Drive-ins came to Australia in the 1950s, and by the 1960s and 1970s were a common sight in the suburban landscape, further cemented in pop culture via American TV programs like Happy Days. The giant outdoor
screens represented a less complicated era, where families could take a car load of kids to enjoy a night out for less than the cost of an indoor theatre ticket, and couples could canoodle away from prying eyes but under the respectable guise of being in a public space.
Whitaker says the drive-in experience is still unique, giving entire families the affordable opportunity to see the world while sitting under the
stars. But as land prices rise and technology advances, drive-ins globally have been on the edge of extinction.
By the time Whittaker took over from his father Frank in 1989, dozens of screens across the Melbourne area had already folded amid the pressures of dwindling patronage and high costs. Knowing this, Whitaker has focussed on constantly re-tuning the business to meet consumer demand, bringing in a Disneyland-style diner
with a commercial kitchen where food is cooked to order and delivered to cars and, over time, increasing the number of screens from one to four.
When COVID threw another spanner in the works, Whitaker accepted it as a challenge and developed a successful digital projection service to enable schools to show their end-ofyear presentations.
“That has become very popular and we have had over 35 school
graduations here, as well as screened school plays and even church group sessions,” he said. “We can fit 1500 to 2000 people in, so it’s a great way to get things seen by a lot of people.”
There were hard times during lockdown when the drive-in was banned from opening, which seemed ludicrous considering people were confined to their cars, but Whitaker says the community support was always there.
“We had a full house with the first re-opening when we screened the football game of St Kilda versus Hawthorn – even the police turned up to keep an eye on things and stayed to watch,” he said.
Now one of only two drive-ins left in Victoria, after Dandenong’s Luna Drive-in recently closed, Whitaker says he hopes the drive-in will always have a place in entertainment culture and is both “archaic and relevant”.
While he knows developers are always at the door, hoping to get their hands on the prime site in one of the peninsula’s most burgeoning locations, he says he has no plans to retire any time soon.
Posting on Facebook recently in response to a customer’s thank-you note, he wrote, “Operating a drive-in theatre is what we do, it's a passion, not because we will become millionaires ... we have given up 'our' family time to allow families of many generations to create the best memories”.
“Please come and support us so our lights continue to flicker in the night sky.”
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REVEGETATION expert Jo Ferguson’s garden at Flinders is an experimental mix of wind-tossed native and exotic grasses, alongside colourful perennials.
Her Family Garden in Flinders will open to the public with Open Gardens Victoria on the weekend of 21-22 January.
The garden designer and environmental horticulturist’s home garden is on an exposed hilltop paddock, with views out to Bass Strait.
“This is a family garden; a garden to immerse ourselves in, to work in, and to relax and experience deep peace and joy,” Ferguson said. “Gardens are transient; nothing stays the same
year to year, and it is the experience of impermanence that reminds us to have gratitude for this moment and excitement for what the future may bring.”
Ferguson draws on the knowledge she gained from studying native grasslands at Burnley (School of Horticulture, Melbourne University).
Mixed with the tall grasses (natives and exotics) are coneflowers, Russian sage, hyssops and other perennials.
Two 80-year-old olive trees transplanted from South Australia add maturity to the relatively young garden.
Ferguson said she also seeks inspiration from happy childhood memories of family holidays on the Mornington Peninsula.
“Dust and insect-filled light and indigenous plants, especially native grasses, make me happy,” she said.
“For my partner Simon, seeing bees on flowers fills him with joy and reminds him of the beehive and veggie garden he tended at boarding school when he was young.”
A percentage of proceeds from the opening of the garden will be donated to the Global Gardens of Peace.
The Family Garden, 2351 FlindersMornington Road, Flinders, 10am4.30pm Saturday 21 January and Sunday 22 January. Adults $10, students $6, under 18 free. Tickets at the gate or via TryBooking. Global Gardens of Peace stand tea and coffee available.
Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council says it is not backing down from enforcing its new food truck policy, amid claims a mobile ice cream vendor in Safety Beach is being forced out of business.
Melbourne Ice Cream Van, which has traded for 24 years in and around Safety Beach, has started a petition calling on the council to “work out a fair resolution” to permit issues after being told its permit could be revoked.
The owner of the business – who does not want to be named – said community support was growing and more than 500 people had signed the petition within a few days of being posted online.
He said the family-run business had been a strong supporter of local sports clubs over the past 24 years, had a good relationship with residents and visitors, and was often involved in community events.
“All I’m asking for is a fair hearing, the [shire] CEO has not agreed to meet with me and I’m not getting a chance to discuss the unworkable elements of the permit,” the vendor said.
One of the biggest issues was that Marine Drive was now not within his approved trading areas, despite it being popular with customers.
“It’s been a hard business in recent years with COVID lockdowns, high petrol prices and constant threats from rogue unlicensed vendors. Against all that we have worked really hard to try to make the business work,” he said.
“But taking this key location out of the permit makes it totally unworkable or profitable, we just want the chance to talk about it.”
The vendor says a council letter he received states the business must cease selling from the vehicle “or by any other means” in areas prohibited by its permit.
Failure to comply would come with a hefty fine and potentially more costs related to “further work” on the matter, the letter stated.
Many locals have been quick to support the popular roaming ice cream vendor, with some calling online for common sense and one saying roaming ice cream sellers are “as summer to me as Aeroguard, bbq and Coconut Reef Tan oil”.
But council remains steadfast, saying the matter involved a “compliance” issue, and the policy was to ensure “trucks operated within their permit conditions”.
The mayor Cr Steve Holland said food trucks had a positive role to play on the peninsula, and that council last year adopted a food truck policy to “create a vibrant food truck experience
at appropriate locations across the shire, where the community can gather and enjoy fresh local food”.
“The policy has clear and consistent guidelines to ensure a balance between the interests of the community, food truck operators and food outlets operating from bricks and mortar premises.”
While not commenting on specific businesses, Holland said part of the balance entailed taking action against those trucks operating illegally or outside their permit conditions.
He said the council was investigating a number of complaints regarding “unlawful itinerant trading” and would continue to monitor food trucks to ensure they have a permit and comply with their permit conditions.
“SUSTAINABLE” artist Liz Walker is passionate about the environment and has created a series of inspiring and thought-provoking works to highlight the impacts of waste.
In February, the Red Hill artist – who was the recipient of a Mornington Peninsula Shire Council creative community grant - will exhibit paintings, sculptures and installations that are not only beautiful to look at, but highlight the negative impacts of plastic waste on the peninsula’s beaches.
The exhibition has been around18 months in the planning and creating stages, with Walker scouring beaches regularly to repurpose waste into art.
“The point of the exhibition is to highlight the damage plastic wastes does to the environment, but I also wanted to use my creativity to draw people to the work and to make them think without being too confrontational,” she said.
Walker said her own awareness and “horror” of the environmental damage of plastic waste came two years ago after a visit to Moondah Beach, Mount Eliza with her grandson.
“We didn’t notice at first, but when looking
closely there were plastic pieces everywhere, lots of micro beads from noodles, and lots of food wrappers trapped in sand or seaweed,” she said.
“The more I looked the more I saw … that day started me on a mission and most weeks since I’ve been removing plastic waste from our beaches.
“People don’t always see it, and it’s surprising how many people don’t realise how much there is until they see the bags of it I collect.”
Walker’s works use all recycled materials and make for impressive pieces of art - but they also create awareness and demonstrate the large amount of plastic waste that is either left at the beach or washed up by the tide.
There will be around 14 pieces of art on show, including a stunning piece called The Last Supper, which features a table full of food all made of fast food wrappers, and a whole series of portraits framed by plastic waste.
Walker’s exhibition While We Were Sleeping is open 10am to 4pm 11-24 February, at The Foul Luggage Store, Quarantine Station, Point Nepean. Liz Bell
Children’s homemade pizza making workshop –school holiday activity
Tues 24 January, 10.30am – 1pm $10 per child kidspizza.eventbrite.com.au
Children 6-12 years will learn how to make dough, create healthy toppings scavenged from the luscious gardens of the Eco Centre and share a delicious homemade pizza lunch together.
Make your own beeswax wraps
Sat 4 February, 1 – 3pm
$18 per person mybeeswax.eventbrite.com.au
In this relaxed, friendly workshop, you’ll be guided through how to create natural beeswax wraps using two different methods that you can take home.
All ages (children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult).
Sat 11 February and Sat 11 March, 10am – 2pm $49 each
Bookings – February sourdoughfeb.eventbrite.com.au
Bookings – March sourdough11march23. eventbrite.com.au
Learn how to make your own bread and leave with a sourdough starter.
All workshops listed are held at the Eco Living Display Centre at the Briars.
The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha mornpen.vic.gov.au/enviroworkshops environmentaleducation@mornpen.vic.gov.au
Intro to organic veggie gardening
Sat 4 March, 10am – 12.30pm $10 per person organicveg.eventbrite.com.au
Want to learn how to create a luscious and abundant organic veggie garden? This hands-on introductory workshop will show you how.
LIZWalker’s
art aims to highlight the problems of plastic litter. Her fish sculpture shows how discarded plastics waste enters the environment and marine life.
Pictures: Yanni (main) and supplied
WORKING remotely has become “normal” for many since the onset of the global COVID pandemic.
But author Mark T Rasmussen seems to have taken that working philosophy further than most - his remote desk is located in a “remote seaside village” in Mexico.
An inveterate traveller (more than 60 countries and still counting) his movements were seriously curtailed in 2020 when COVID restrictions prevented his wife, Jennifer, from entering Australia.
“She was unable to enter Australia during the COVID chaos and visa processing times and costs blew out,” Rasmussen said. “I found a loophole that allowed me to exit when borders were shut [and] since that time, two years ago now, we've had a baby to mix it up and make life more fun.”
Rasmussen, who attended Mount Eliza Primary School and the then Mount Eliza High, worked as a journalist and editor for about 30 years on the Mornington Peninsula while living in Mornington and Safety Beach. He says he would like to retire to Red Hill.
He has written novels and screenplays and recently released The Journey, which was essentially written before he left Australia but fine-tuned in Mexico.
“In many ways I needed to go on this journey to realise my own journey, in order to complete my novel The Journey. That sounds awfully a lot like a Dr Seuss book. Sorry,” Rasmussen said.
While he has “good friends” on the peninsula none of them are “recognisable” in his latest novel, although “some will recognise an element of my life in the book, although it is a work of fiction”.
“Inspiration for The Journey came from a ‘What if?’ moment right around the time I was expecting my first child.
“While I was overjoyed about being a father for
the first time, I wondered what if a man wasn't thrilled? What if he wanted to escape his situation and find his freedom?”
Rasmussen says most of his writing ideas for adult and children’s fiction “comes from real life, events, experiences, and travel, while also being very observant, and then applying my own take on things, before fictionalising it”.
“I like stories grounded in some sort of reality yet be fantastical all at the same time.”
Although The Journey has only recently been released, Rasmussen is already deep into his next adult fiction book, The Last, which is previewed in The Journey.
While The Journey explores some darker, inner feelings The Last, “explores humanity and its destruction of the world in big and small ways”.
The biggest twist in this narrative is that humanity is being seen through the eyes and experiences of “the last Martian” who has come to Earth to see out his final days.
The Martian meets two friends try to show him a good time and show “what it’s like to be a human living on Earth”.
“Instead, the last Martian sees the horrors and atrocities around the world on the news and in real life, and can see the catastrophe awaiting the world and global human population if we don’t change our harmful behaviours and destructive ways,” Rasmussen said.
“Needless to say, The Last is big on current global events, yet is steeped in heart and love. I’m really excited to get back into it once the launch for The Journey is over.”
Before The Last comes out, Rasmussen plans on publishing a down to earth children's picture book “that offers kid's a refreshing and uplifting take on separation and divorce”.
“Almost every book I've seen on that topic felt heavy handed, dense and un-fun. I wanted to show kids it's not all doom and gloom, while making it educational and fun for them to read.”
TWO of the greats of Australian golf will spend the Australia Day long weekend on the Mornington Peninsula as part of the TPS Victoria golf tournament at Rosebud Country Club.
For the third year in succession 2006 US Open champion Geoff Ogilvy will not only tee it up but serve as tournament host and will be joined for the first time by seventime major champion, Karrie Webb.
The first of four Webex Players Series events to be played on the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia, the unique format sees men and women competing on the same course for the same prize pool.
Round 1 tees off on Australia Day, January 26, with the winner
crowned on the 18th green on Sunday afternoon, January 29.
General admission for spectators is free each day but for the full experience the Webex Players Club is the place to be.
The Webex Players Club features access to the course and the exclusive hospitality suite, a five-hour beverage package, gourmet lunch, plus spectacular views of the 18th green. A resident DJ will keep the crowd moving with a Sunday summer vibe as the excitement builds towards the tournament climax.
“Geoff and Karrie are legends of the game so TPS Victoria provides a wonderful opportunity for fans to watch them showcase their skills in
a relaxed environment,” said PGA of Australia Tournaments Director Australasia, Nick Dastey. “Very few tournaments anywhere in the world allow fans to get so close to the action and it really does provide a deeper insight into just how talented the players are. “The Webex Players Series also serves as a wonderful platform for our emerging stars who are seeking to advance their careers and show that they too, can go on to enjoy success on the world stage.”
In addition to his US Open triumph at Winged Foot, Ogilvy is one of only five players to win at least three World Golf Championship events, the others being Tiger Woods (18),
Dustin Johnson (six), Phil Mickelson (three) and Rory McIlroy (three).
Webb’s career is without parallel in Australia. She owns more major wins than any other Australian golfer, her total of seven placing her tied seventh for most LPGA major wins in the game’s history.
Last year she edged out longtime rival Annika Sorenstam at the Senior LPGA Championship and will be suited to the short but exacting Rosebud layout that emphasizes precision over power.TPS Victoria also serves as the first event in the second half of the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia season.
Those to have won already this season – David Micheluzzi, Deyen
Lawson, Aaron Wilkin, Andrew Martin and Tom Power Horan –are among the entries along with defending TPS Victoria champion, Todd Sinnott.
Adding further star power to the women’s section of the field are two-time Ladies European Tour winner Stephanie Kyriacou and LPGA Tour veteran Sarah Jane Smith and Mornington Peninsula- based Charlotte Thomas.
TPS Victoria is made possible by the support of Webex, the Victorian Government, the R&A, Rosebud Country Club and the Geoff Ogilvy Foundation.
THE Marine Investigation Unit is investigating the circumstances around an accident between two jetskis at Safety Beach around 2pm on Saturday that left with one man in his 20s with serious lower body injuries.
The man was airlifted to the Alfred Hospital after the two jetskis allegedly collided around 2pm. The driver of a second jetski, a woman in her 20s, was treated at the scene for a foot injury.
Police, including the water police, say they will be focussing heavily on water safety for the rest of summer to ensure people utilising boats and jetskis on the Mornington Peninsula are complying with speed and marine safety regulations.
A MAN who allegedly exposed himself in Mount Martha on Thursday 5 January has been arrested.
Police allege the 48-year-old Mornington man inappropriately exposed himself on The Esplanade about 1.30pm. He was arrested a short time later.
The man has been charged with three counts of direct sexual activity towards person, sexual exposure in a public place, dealing property suspected of being the proceeds of crime and behaving in an indecent manner.
He will appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 5 April.
MORNINGTON Peninsula police are reminding residents and visitors that riding personal e-scooters on public locations is illegal.
Police say they have seen e-scooters out and about after Christmas, suggesting many were likely to be presents bought by unsuspecting parents.
But the law states that although it is not illegal to own one, it cannot be ridden on any Victorian public road, cycle lane or footpath. The only
place an e-scooter or e-skateboard can legally be used in on private land.
Privately-owned e-scooters that are over 200 watts or can travel at more than 10kph are classified as motor vehicles and subject to the same requirements, including licensing, registration, road rules, drink and drug driving laws, and safety standards.
The Road Safety Act allows police to stop riders and require then to state their name and address, as well as enforce the applicable laws.
Victoria Police has the power to impound the vehicles and to issue on-the-spot fines.
To read the rules go to: bddy.me/3vScqzd
THE Disabled Surfers Association Mornington Peninsula will hold a Let’s Go Surfing event at Pt Leo this Saturday (21 January).
Surfer registrations open at 10am. No experience is necessary and wetsuits, beach access and surfboards are provided.
Registration for volunteer helpers opens at 9am.
Free parking for surfers and volunteers who mention they are attending the DSAMP event.
Details at DSAMP Facebook.
THE German ensemble Chamber Philharmonia Cologne is performing concerts at Dromana and Frankston.
The first performance will at 7pm this Saturday (21 January) at St Mark’s Anglican Church, Dromana followed at 8pm Monday, 23 January at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Frankston
The program includes compositions by Vivaldi, Mozart, C Saint-Saens and Paganini.
Tickets available for Dromana at Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre, Point Nepean Road or 30 minutes before the concert at St Mark’s or Frankston Visitor Information Centre, Pier Promenade.
CHARITY Southern Peninsula Food For All has praised the “generosity” of individuals and businesses on the Mornington Peninsula who helped make its Christmas appeal a success.
The charity was able to distribute more than 370 Christmas bags to the needy in the community over the festive season, as well as new toys to children who otherwise may not have received anything at Christmas.
Food For All is a volunteer non-profit organisation formed in 1991 to meet the need for emergency food relief that emerged from poverty forums held by the former Shire of Flinders. It is administered by a committee of members from churches, St Vincent de Paul Society and community groups.
President Noel De Sair said the spirit of Christmas was alive and well on the peninsula.
“Our thanks also go to the hard-working Christmas appeal team at Food For All for the enormous amount of time and effort they put in,” he said.
PARKS Victoria has started the initial planning, design options and permit stages of repairing Flinders pier with $1.53million from the state government following it being added to the State Heritage Register.
Construction is expected to begin in the second half of 2023 completed in early 2024.
Chairperson of the Save the Flinders Pier campaign, Charlies Reis, said the community was pleased that there was now a confirmed plan of action for the preservation and restoration of the pier.
“[The pier] is a valuable tourist attraction for our local economy and the broader Mornington Peninsula, and the commitment to its repair is a great outcome for everyone.”
Details: parks.vic.gov.au/projects/melbourneregion/flinders-pier-project
THE Flinders Zero Carbon Community has invited community members to a free Flinders Roadmap 2030 forum on Friday to hear about a proposal for a community battery.
Flinders is one of 56 communities identified in the federal government’s $200 million grant guidelines for the community batteries for household solar project.
Secretary of the zero carbon group Mark Aarons said the program was designed to enable Australians to store solar energy for use during peak times and share excess power with other households, with the batteries helping to lower electricity bills, improve reliability of the electricity grid and cut emissions.
Applications for the first 58 batteries open on 30 January.
Speakers will include Taryn Lane of Hepburn Wind and Yarra Energy Foundation’s Chris Wallin.
The forum will be held 5pm-11pm on Friday 20 January at Flinders Bowls Club. Bookings: trybooking.com/CEMDC. Details: business.gov. au/grants-and-programs/community-batteriesfor-household-solar-stream-1
THE unveiling of a commemorative seat at Mornington Memorial Park at 11am on Monday 23 January marks the 81st anniversary of the largest loss of life in Australian maritime history, when the Montevideo Maru was sunk in the Pacific during World War II.
The memorial includes a storyboard paying tribute to the 1053 Australian soldiers and civilians who died when the Montevideo Maru was sunk during the Japanese invasion of Rabaul on 1 July 1942 and became was one of the most shocking tragedies of the war in Australia and in the Pacific.
The Battle of Rabaul was the first battle Australians fought in the Pacific war on what was then Australian territory. Rabaul was the administrative capital of the Mandated Territory of New Guinea, although it was changed to Lae a couple of months before January 1942.
The prisoner transport ship Montevideo Maru was not marked in any way to distinguish it from other Japanese shipping, and therefore it became a target of the allies, who fired four torpedoes at it from the USS Sturgeon off Luzon on the Philippines coast. Around 15 per cent of Australians who died as prisoners and internees of the Japanese died in the disaster.
The ceremony is an acknowledgement of the great loss of family members in the tragedy and the importance of having places of quiet reflection to think of soldiers and civilians caught up in war, so that their sacrifice is not forgotten.
Most of the soldiers and civilians in Rabaul spent five months in captivity working as forced labour for the Japanese before boarding the ship. Many were killed in the aftermath of the invasion and others died while trying to escape through dense tropical jungle, high mountains,
crocodile infested rivers and also in the Tol Massacre. They died of hunger, disease, perils of having to escape hundreds of kilometres with no maps, medicines, firearms, as well as from their mistreatment by the Japanese.
Families last heard from their men with letters sent early January 1942 (some received letters in April 1942 saying the men were prisoners) and, while they lived in hope, they did not hear anything further until at least October 1945 after the war ended. It was nearly four years before they got word their men were dead.
Many of the civilian wives and families lived in Victoria after they were evacuated from Rabaul.
For further information, speeches by then Governor General, then Chief of Army and then President of the Rabaul and Montevideo Maru Society can be read at montevideo-maru.org/ events/70th-anniversary-2012/
Mornington woman Gillian Nikakis, whose father Bill died on the Montevideo Manu, spearheaded the commemorative tribute, after requesting that Mornington Peninsula Shire Council install a memorial to remember the men of the New Guinea Volunteer Rifles (NGVR) and others who disappeared with the sinking of the MS Montevideo Maru.
She said it would provide a place of reflection to remember the men and their brave actions during the war as well as a place where Australians could learn some war history.
Light refreshments will be provided at Mornington RSL following the event on 23 January, the same day 81 years ago that Japan formally invaded and occupied the then-Australian Mandated Territory of Rabaul.
Liz BellFRANKSTON Skate Park will host an Australian Skate Park League competition next month.
The league will host a Metro series event at the skate park. Skaters of all ages will compete for prizes.
YMCA Victoria, the Victorian Skateboarding League, BMX Victoria, and participating local government areas combine to put on around 100 events a year to make up the Australian Skate Park League.
“Over the years, the SPL network has grown
to over 3000 participants. Despite the numerous lockdowns and rescheduled events throughout 2020 and 2021, the anticipated increase in participants across all disciplines will ensure the success and longevity of the SPL, and the Y can continue enriching and celebrating skate park communities,” YMCA action sports manager Alica Hogan said.
The Frankston event takes place from 11am on 5 February at Frankston Skate Park on Olive Grove. Details: skateparkleagues.com/
AS we look back on 2022 and reflect on what we have achieved its also time to plan for the 2023 year.
Funding for local not for profit groups has continued to grow with the 2022 financial year reaching $113,000. This included all our local sporting clubs and community run groups We supported two very successful charity golf days run by:
n The Rotary Club of Mt Martha
n Mental Health Safety Net Inc
Our support included:
SILVERS Circus, a Mornington tradition, is back in town to kick off the 2023 season.
This year they are very proud to announce the arrival of a new quirky comic Walison Muh. Walison is not just your average ‘funny guy. Oh no! You may remember Walison making it all the way to the finals on ‘Australia’s got Talent’ on TV in 2022.
Walison said the ‘Australia’s got Talent’ experience was one of the best and one he will always treasure and remember.
Walison and his crazy bright orange Mohawk reign from Brazil where he fell in love with the circus at the tender age of 13. He recalls going to see a show in his hometown of Brazil with his cousins where their minds burst with curiosity.
Not being able to afford tickets to get in to see the show, the young Muh did odd jobs around the circus, including being a popcorn seller to gain entry.
Once in the tent he was incorrigible!
Nothing would stop Walison from dedicating himself to the hours, weeks and months of training and practice it took to be noticed and hired by the touring circus.
That is now of course romantic history, but what we do know as of January 2023 this colourful character with cases packed full of his hilarity and mirth have indeed arrived at Silvers Circus Spectacular.
www.silverscircus.com.au
n Local CFAs at Mt Martha and Moorooduc were also supported for the very important work they do in keeping our communities safe.
n The local Probus, Men’s and Women’s clubs to assist continue the wonderful work they do in our communities
n South Mornington Pre Schools received funding for musical equipment for their outdoor play area and Mt Martha Pre School funding for three community engagement initiatives they are running this financial year
n The Fusion Gala Dinner was another big event we supported, along with the Fusion Sleep in Your Car night, which saw all our staff sleeping out overnight in support.
n 2022 Mt Martha Carols by the Bay – An annual iconic Christmas event
We held our AGM at Mt Martha Bowls & Petanque Social Club Inc in November 2022 which presented our performance for the 2022 financial year.
In summary our fundings are spread across many areas of our community, which we enjoy the engagement with local volunteers who help make these groups so successful.
All this could not be possible if we did not have the local community prepared to do its banking at Community Bank Mt Martha.
Community support saw the footings of the branch grow by $48.23 Million, taking them to $225.73 million as at 30th June 2022.
This also helped the Branch achieve the Mornington Peninsula Regions Award for the 2022 Branch of the Year and a second award for 2022 Branch Lender of the Year.
2022 has proven to be a year we can look back on with great pride and excitement for what it has set us up to achieve in 2023. Bring on 2023!
LIVE each day your way in the luxurious surrounds of Western Port Bay, Somerville Gardens and Mornington Bay Care Communities.
These three modern and homely Care Communities are located on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula and offer high quality residential aged care services including permanent, respite and dementia care.
Part of the Opal HealthCare family, they’re known for being warm and welcoming residences where friends and family are always welcome. Visit and spend time with loved ones in the generous indoor and outdoor areas.
Each Care Community offers single bedrooms with ensuites, many opening onto shaded balconies or gardens, and have a dedicated Wellness Centre to promote reablement and rehabilitation.
Residents are encouraged to socialise and participate in things they enjoy, creating a sense of kinship where staying connected with friends and loved ones is truly valued. All while receiving personalised care focused on their individual needs and preferences.
“With registered nurses on duty 24/7, we believe that health - physical, emotional, spiritual and social - is central to residents living their best lives,” says Jerome Jordan, Regional General Manager. “So our team will care for your clinical needs and support you to enjoy the interests, relationships and food you love, within a warm, caring environment”.
Freedom to enjoy the joys of life
Food is one of the greatest pleasures in life. Food is passion, culture, an expression of love, a great connector. Western Port Bay, Somerville Gardens and Mornington Bay Care
Community each have a qualified, in-house chef who prepares nutritious home-style meals, cooked fresh each day, and works with residents to design seasonal menus featuring meals they love to eat.
“Our lives are enriched by eating and sharing food with one another. That’s why we always strive to deliver exceptional dining experiences for our residents,” Mr Jordan said.
“The enjoyment of food also plays a key role in ageing well. We offer three main meals - breakfast, lunch, and dinner - and three lighter selections daily including morning tea, afternoon tea, and supper”.
A varied, engaging lifestyle program
Residents are at the heart of vibrant community
life, with a dedicated lifestyle team supporting them to live with purpose and meaning.
“We believe everyone should have something to look forward to each day. That’s why we enable a lifestyle where residents can enjoy their hobbies and interests, continue to learn and try new things and participate in meaningful activities,” Mr Jordan said.
“Whether you’re interested in art, craft, music, gardening, sport or adult learning, we encourage each resident to pursue their passions and stay connected to the local community.”
Book a tour today by calling Cici Ju on 0427 222 985 or email: Cici.Ju@opalhealthcare.com.au.
Beautifully appointed rooms with private ensuites
• Experienced team of registered nurses and carers onsite 24 hours a day
On-site hair salon so residents look and feel their best
• Varied lifestyle and activities program
• Delicious home-style meals, freshly cooked by our in-house chef daily
• A supportive community where friends and family are always welcome
*Walison Arriving 15th Jan
SITUATED in a prestigious and highly sought after location, this inspiring 4 bedroom family residence captures mesmerising bay aspects across two light-filled levels. Concealed beyond an impressive street frontage, progressive updates provide comfortable living with further opportunity to forge a contemporary aesthetic as family needs evolve. Set within peaceful gardens on a spacious allotment of 1068m2 approx. a combination of work, rest and play presents with multiple entertaining domains. Beautiful original timber floors, high ceilings and ornate details beyond a formal entry, distinct living and dining space spills effortlessly to an open kitchen where premium
appliances and a stone island bench bolsters every hosting demand. A focus on functionality that spills to a ground floor accommodation zone, a renovated family bathroom services two robed bedrooms, each with attractive leafy outlooks. A formal sitting room balances open entertaining space for those seeking a more intimate affair, before a timber staircase leads to dramatic water aspects. Nurtured by rear garden views, an impressive bay outlook delivers a striking back-drop to first-floor entertaining, as an informal lounge converges with a covered balcony with electric roller blinds to complete the home’s entertaining dimensions. Creating its own sanctuary with a treetop perspective, the master
suite embraces morning light that connects with the fourth bedroom which is also ideal as a home office or nursery. Anchored by a sun-drenched deck with remote awnings, leafy peripheral gardens cocoon a serene rear yard where cascading veggie gardens (ready to be planted out) and a detached rumpus room with optional 10x5 snooker table and ample shedding which concludes this exciting beachside offering. Positioned within a short stroll down the end of the street to Mills Beach and Main Street shopping precinct, a convenient lifestyle is bolstered by ample off-street parking, while additional features comprise split-system air conditioning, plantation shutters and under-stair storage.n
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FRIDAY MONTY DON’S ADRIATIC GARDENS
British gardener Monty Don has a wonderfully warm manner. His screen presence is intoxicating but it’s only fair to concede that it’s no match for the scenery in his travel shows, which is uniformly magnificent. In this new three-part series starting tonight, the plant lover and culture connoisseur invites us on a fascinating journey as he explores the influence that the Venetians have had on horticulture.
With three bachelors looking for love, the mansion has seen three times the drama this season. In their quest to find the one, suitors Felix, Jed and Thomas have faced gossip, rivalries and full-blown fights. In tonight’s episode, Tash makes a dramatic return. She’s ready to re-enter the mansion, leaving Jed with a decision to make. Thomas and Felix are concerned about the impact Tash’s presence could have on everyone. Hosted by the ever-calm Osher Günsberg.
Sam (Rose McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) are trying to turn the country house they inherited into a successful B&B. After a near-death experience, Sam can see the ghosts who inhabit the house, so the couple always have some spirited helpers to call on. In this episode, jazz singer Alberta’s (Danielle Pinnock, above) expertise comes in handy when Sam and Jay run into complications. Meanwhile, Isaac (Brandon Scott Jones) wants to start his own fraternity, but finds the others joining a group set up by Trevor (Asher Grodman), because of the fun it promises.
SATURDAY JAMIE OLIVER: TOGETHER
With Jamie Oliver, it’s about more than just the recipe: he’s peddling a laid-back and good-looking lifestyle. The veteran British chef and cookbook author dishes up simple and colourful fare that looks mouthwatering, but the world he inhabits is just as intoxicating. In this new series, scenes of friends and family relaxing and eating at an effortlessly styled table hit all the right aspirational notes. Tonight, Oliver whips up a gorgeous spread that’s the perfect way to say thank you to those you love. The summery feast includes salmon, lemon potatoes, garlic-roasted tomatoes and a unique summer pudding.
6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 4. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Tony Jones and Roz Kelly.
6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 7.30 GCBC. (R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 9.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 2.00 The
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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Searching For Superhuman. (PG, R) 11.05 Australia Remastered. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Les Misérables. (Masv, R) 2.00 London Zoo: An Extraordinary Year. (R) 2.45 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.15 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.00 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (Final, PG, R) Part 5 of 5.
7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.
7.30 Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens: Venice. Part 1 of 3.
8.30 Endeavour. (Masv, R) Part 2 of 3. A taxi driver who owes a large debt to a colleague is found dead in his vehicle.
10.00 Miniseries: The Accident. (Ml, R) Part 3 of 4.
10.50 ABC Late News. Detailed coverage of the day’s events.
11.05 Miniseries: Us. (Final, Ml, R) Part 4 of 4.
12.05 Unforgotten. (Malv, R) 12.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 10.05 Beyond The Beaten Path. 11.00 Great Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 The Great House Revival. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Supertrains: The Race For Speed. Examines the TGV, France’s high-speed train.
8.30 Inside Central Station: Mardi Gras. (PGa, R) Takes a look at the diverse nature of the staff and crew working across the Sydney Trains Network.
9.25 How To Build A Nuclear Power Station. (R) Part 2 of 2.
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R)
2.00 The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Stay Away, Joe. (1968, G, R) Elvis Presley, Burgess Meredith, Joan Blondell. 2.00 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.30 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)
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7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Johanna Griggs meets an artist.
8.30 MOVIE: The Sound Of Music. (1965, G, R) On the eve of World War II, a novice nun becomes a governess to a large Austrian family. Her enthusiasm quickly wins over the children, reigniting their stern single father’s zest for life and love. Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker. 12.05 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Stage 3. Highlights.
1.05 The Good Doctor. (Ma, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
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6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Our Town. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Stage 3. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Border Security: International. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Australia’s Big Backyards. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 5. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Tony Jones and Roz Kelly.
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 5. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by James Bracey. 12.00 New Amsterdam. (Mamv, R)
Sharpe notices the hospital’s blood supply is running dangerously low, Max concocts a plan to save the day.
1.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) Revisit some accommodation favourites, from Yorke to the Barossa.
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Take Two. (R) Home shopping.
4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) Skippy helps two teachers.
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6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton is joined on the red couch by Cate Blanchett, Margot Robbie, Alan Carr and Ashley Banjo.
9.30 Kitty Flanagan: Smashing. (MA15+ls, R) A stand-up performance by Australian comedian and writer Kitty Flanagan tackling a host of topics, from sex to algorithms, Cirque du Soleil, football players and harbour porpoises.
11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.
12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.
Home Shopping. (R)
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Grand Prix of Espoo. Highlights. 4.00 Fading Sands. (PGa, R) 4.40 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 5.30 WWII Battles For Europe. (PGaw, R)
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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Royal Randwick Race Day, Summer At The Valley and Saturday Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5.
5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Grant Bowler.
6.00 Drive TV. (R)
6.30 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures: Cairns To Cape Pt 1. (PG, R) The boys head to Cape York. 7.00 Weekend Today. News, current affairs and sports.
10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Hosted by Tony Jones. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 6.
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Escape Fishing. (R) 8.00 Exploring Off The Grid. (R) 8.30 What’s Up Down Under. (R) 9.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 9.30 GCBC. (R) 10.00 St10. (PG) 12.00 4x4 Adventures. (R) 1.00 Offroad Adv. (PG, R) 2.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 3.00 Planet Shapers. (R) 3.30 Cook It With Luke. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 4.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 5.00 News.
6.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery:
Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys: The Eastern Express. (PG, R)
Legendary Castles: HautKoenigsbourg. (R) Part 2 of 2.
Britain By Beach. (PGa, R) Part 2 of 4.
Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Mad, R)
Takes a look at the life of Amy Winehouse. 11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
Miniseries: Four Lives. (Mal, R) 2.30 MOVIE: Dallas Buyers Club. (2013, MA15+ds, R) Matthew McConaughey, Jared Leto. 4.30 Destination Flavour China. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Nine News Saturday. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 6. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by James Bracey. 12.00 New Amsterdam. (Mamv, R) Max attempts to stop systemic racism in New Amsterdam. 1.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) A look at South Australia’s wineries. 1.30 Drive TV. (R) Tips on exploring the Great Ocean Road. 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) Religious program. 2.30 TV Shop: Home SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.30pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 8.10 Live At The Apollo. 8.55 Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow. 9.55 The Set. 10.35 Doctor Who. 11.25 Would I Lie To You? 11.55 Staged. 12.20am Bliss. 12.45 Wreck. 1.35 Fleabag. 2.00 QI. 2.35 ABC News Update. 2.40 Close. 5.05 Tik Tak. 5.10 Clangers. 5.20 Buddi. 5.25 Late Programs.
International. (Mv) Jamie accuses Forrester of being overprotective when the team suspects Russian involvement in the death of an American journalist who was trying to meet an anonymous source in Poland. 10.30 NCIS. (Mdv, R) Gibbs and Fornell pursue a drug dealer. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 10 PEACH (11) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Australia’s Big Backyards. 12.30pm Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Stage 4. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Horse Racing. Royal Randwick Race Day, Summer At The Valley and Saturday Raceday. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 10.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 7.30 GCBC. (R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 9.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.30 Bold. (PG, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 2.00 Jamie’s Ultimate Veg. (R) 3.00 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) NITV (34) 10 BOLD (12) 9GO! (93) 7MATE (73)
Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Sam tries a daring move during a rescue. ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am The Perfect Candidate. (2019, PG, Arabic) 7.55 All At Sea. (2010, PG) 9.30 Howard Lovecraft. (2016, PG) 11.05 Kodachrome. (2017) 1.05pm The Justice Of Bunny King. (2021) 3.00 55 Steps. (2017, PG) 5.05 Sun Children. (2020, PG, Farsi) 6.50 Good Night, And Good Luck. (2005, PG) 8.30 Six Minutes To Midnight. (2020) 10.25 Norwegian Wood. (2010, Japanese) 12.50am Late Programs.
Jamie Oliver: Together. Jamie Oliver prepares a thank you feast. 6am Morning Programs. 12.15pm Land Of Primates. 1.05 Going Places. 2.05 Firekeepers Of Kakadu. 2.25 Boy Nomad. 2.50 Wiyi Yani U Thangani. 3.00 Bamay. 3.30 Dance Rites. 4.50 Intune 08: Neil Murray And Shaz Lane. 5.50 Going Native. 6.20 Kriol Kitchen. 6.50 News. 7.00 Family Rules. 7.30 Stay At Home Animal Dads. 8.30 MOVIE: Toomelah. (2011, MA15+) 10.15 Songlines. 10.55 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v Pakistan. Game 3. Morning session. 2.30pm Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v Pakistan. Game 3. Afternoon session. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 6.30 Building Giants. 7.30 Air Crash Investigation. 8.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 10.30 Mighty Ships. 11.30 Late Programs.
6am Turning Point With Dr David Jeremiah. 6.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 6. 6pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 6. 11.00 Major Crimes. Midnight House. 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.
9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 1pm MOVIE: Barbie And Chelsea The Lost Birthday. (2021) 2.15 Children’s Programs. 2.25 Motor Racing. Formula E C’ship. Mexico City ePrix. H’lights. 3.30 MOVIE: Getting Even With Dad. (1994, PG) 5.30 About A Boy. 6.00 Tennis. Austn Open. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: Jack Reacher. (2012, M) 10.05 MOVIE: Collateral. (2004, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs.
NCIS: Los Angeles. (Ma) Aiden Hanna’s plane crashes and he is accused of being at fault for the accident. 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Australia By Design: Architecture. 10.00 The Love Boat. 11.00 All 4 Adventure. Noon What’s Up Down Under. 12.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 1.00 4x4 Adventures. 2.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. 2.30 Escape Fishing. 3.00 ST: Next Gen. 4.00 Scorpion. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 13. Brisbane Roar v Melbourne City. 10.15 MacGyver. 11.10 Late Programs.
FBI: 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Frasier. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 Friends. 11.45 To Be Advised. 5pm Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.15 Friends. 12.15am Home Shopping. 1.45 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.40 Charmed. 3.35 Nancy Drew. 4.30 Home Shopping.
6am Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline: Summer Series. (R) 1.00 Movin’ To The Country. (R) 1.30 Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens. (R) 2.30 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 3.30 Victoria. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (PG, R) 5.05 Great Barrier Reef: The Next Generation. (PG, R)
6.00 Antiques Roadshow.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures. (PG, R) Part 1 of 3.
8.20 Vera. (Mv, R) Vera investigates a daring robbery, but uncovers a web of intrigue when it turns out to be an inside job.
9.50 Wreck. (Malv, R) Jamie gains an unexpected ally.
10.40 Operation Buffalo. (Madlv, R)
11.30 Everyone’s A Critic. (PG, R)
1.00 Les Misérables. (Masv, R) 2.00 Victoria. (PG, R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.05 Classic Countdown. (PG, R) 5.00 Think Tank. (PG, R)
ABC TV PLUS (22)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Blue Water Safari. (PGa) 10.10 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 11.05
Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Animals. (Premiere) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Round 6. Grand Prix of Espoo. Highlights. 4.30 Lucknow. (PG, R) 4.40 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) 5.30 WWII Battles For Europe. (PGaw, R)
SBS World News.
6.30
7.35 The Great Wall Of China: The Hidden Story. (PG, R) A look at the Great Wall of China.
8.30 Attila’s Forbidden Tomb. (Mav, R) Takes a look at recent discoveries in remote Kazakhstan that shed a light on Attila and the Hun people.
10.10 Lost Cities Of The Trojans. (PGav, R) Explores the story of the Trojan War.
11.40 Miniseries: Hungry Ghosts. (Mahl, R)
3.45 Destination Flavour China. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6am WorldWatch.
9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon
The Family Law. 3.00 WorldWatch. 3.30 Insight.
4.30 MOVIE: Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 6.35 China’s New Silk Road: Yiwu To Madrid. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.
10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Tour De Cure 2022. (PGa) 1.00 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 1.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 51. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars.
5.00 Seven News At 5.
5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 52. Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades. 11.00 7NEWS Spotlight. (R) An investigation into telephone scammers.
12.00 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Final stage. Highlights.
1.00 Australia’s Most Amazing Homes: Little Gems. (PG, R) Experts try to find Australia’s best homes.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve.
4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Morning Programs. Noon Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Final stage. 3.30 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 4.00 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 5.00 Escape To The Perfect Town. 6.00 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 Britain’s Busiest Airport: Heathrow. 9.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 10.30 Air Crash Investigation. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Drive TV. (PG, R)
6.30 Bondi Lifeguard World
Adventures: Cairns To Cape Pt 2. (PG, R)
7.00 Weekend Today. News, current affairs and sports.
10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Hosted by Tony Jones. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 7.
6.00 Nine News Sunday.
7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 7. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by James Bracey. 12.00 New Amsterdam. (Mamv, R) Bloom and Reynolds butt heads over their opposing bedside manners. Iggy eagerly awaits the return of a friend.
1.00 Drive TV. (PG, R) James Ward heads to the Pyrenees region of Victoria for a history lesson in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program.
4.30 Take Two. (R) Home shopping.
5.00 News Early Edition.
5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
6am Tomorrow’s World. 6.30 Amazing Facts Presents. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch Ministries. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey Presents.
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Joel Osteen.
8.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. (R) 8.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.00 GCBC. (R) 9.30 Destination Dessert. (R) 10.00 St10. (PG) 12.00 The Bachelors Aust. (PGls, R) 1.15 My Market Kitchen. (R) 1.30 Luxury Escapes. (R) 2.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. (PGa, R) 2.30 Exploring Off The Grid. (PGl) 3.00 4x4 Adventures. 4.00 All 4 Adventure. 5.00 News.
6.30 The Sunday Project.
A look at the day’s news.
7.30 The Bachelors Australia. (PGl) Tash is back and ready to re-enter the mansion leaving Jed with a big decision to make.
8.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Kai goes undercover in one of Hawaii’s oldest surf gangs when a petty officer is murdered.
9.40 FBI. (M, R) The team finds a connection between bombings and a private veterans’ club in New York City.
10.30 FBI: International. (Mv, R) An American journalist is poisoned.
12.30 The Sunday Project. (R)
1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
Quilpie, Queensland. (PG)
Bradman
9.15 Craft It Yourself. (Premiere) 10.15 Beyond The Beaten Path. (M) 11.10 Great Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 2.05 The Great House Revival. (PGav, R) 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
Mastermind Australia. (R)
SBS World News.
Darcey Bussell’s Royal Roadtrip: The Scottish Highlands. Part 1 of 4.
Heritage Rescue: Blenheim Palace. (PG) Part 4 of 5. Nick Knowles heads to Blenheim Palace, the home of Winston Churchill ceiling.
Secrets Of Playboy: The Corporate Game. (MA15+) A look at Playboy’s corporate problems.
Shadowplay. (MA15+v, R)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: What A Girl Wants. (2003, G, R) Amanda Bynes, Colin Firth, Kelly Preston. 2.15 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PG, R) 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)
Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) 7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 53. Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Sixers. 11.00 The Spin. Takes a look into the world of cricket.
Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments. 12.30 Australia’s Most Amazing Homes: Incredible Conversions. (PG, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
7MATE (73)
1.00 It’s All Greek To Me. Hosted by George Diakomichalis. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program. 4.30 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures: Hawaii Ocean Paddle Pt 1. (PGl, R) The lifeguards head to Hawaii. 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s
and events.
ABC (2)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R) 10.30 Everyone’s A Critic. (PG, R) 11.05 Aussie Inventions That Changed The World. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Father Brown. (PG, R) 1.45 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 2.45 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.15 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.00 The Drum.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Better Date Than Never. (Premiere, PG) Follows a diverse group of singles seeking love.
8.30 Australia’s Wild Odyssey: Arteries And Veins. Part 1 of 3.
9.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Stephen Page. (PGa, R) Part 3 of 4.
10.20 Shaun Micallef’s On The Sauce. (Mal, R)
11.15 ABC Late News.
11.35 Miniseries: The Accident. (Mals, R)
12.20 Everyone’s A Critic. (PG, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 One Plus One. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
SBS (3)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Craft It Yourself. 10.05 Beyond The Beaten Path. (M) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize. (R) 2.10 The Great House Revival. (R) 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
(R) Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are?
US: Smokey Robinson. (PG) Smokey Robinson explores his roots.
8.30 U.S. And The Holocaust: The Golden Door. (M) Part 1 of 3. An examination of how the American people and their leaders responded to the Holocaust.
10.50 SBS World News Late.
11.20 Cheyenne & Lola. (MA15+l) Yannick and Lola have fallen in love.
12.25 Unit One. (MA15+av, R)
4.45 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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SEVEN (7)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 The Chase. (R) 1.00 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 1.30 Cricket. Women’s Twenty20 International Series. Australia v Pakistan. Game 1. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 54. Melbourne Renegades v Adelaide Strikers. From Marvel Stadium, Melbourne.
11.00 Death Row: Countdown To Execution. (MA15+, R) Part 4 of 4.
12.00 The Good Doctor. (Ma, R) The team treats a young boy.
1.00 World’s Deadliest: Whatchamacallits. (Mal, R) Takes a look at strange technologies.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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TEN (10) NINE (9)
6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 9. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Tony Jones and Roz Kelly.
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 9. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by James Bracey.
12.00 New Amsterdam. (Mamv, R)
Reynolds treats a girl with a gunshot wound.
1.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) Explores the Indian Pacific train journey.
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program.
4.30 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures: Hawaii Ocean Paddle Pt 2. (PG, R) The lifeguards tackle a challenge. 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
9GEM (92)
6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 7.30 GCBC. (R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 9.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.30 Bold. (PG, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 2.00 The Bachelors Aust. (PGls, R) 3.15 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 The Bachelors Australia. (PGal) The bachelors have a lot of questions they need answered before they can commit to taking a girl to the finale.
8.50 NCIS. (Mv, R) The discovery of two bodies in a forest leads the team into the world of modern-day treasure hunting.
10.40 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.
11.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.
12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6am The Late Show
6am Morning Programs. 1pm Irish Pickers. 2.00 World’s Deadliest. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Scrap Kings. 4.30 Demolition NZ. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 54. Melbourne Renegades v Adelaide Strikers. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Truck Night In America. 11.30 Late Programs.
Olle
Midwife.
Gardening Australia. (R)
Family. (PG, R)
Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
The Drum.
6.00
Roads.
Australian Story. (R)
ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Australian Of The Year. Hosted by Hamish Macdonald and Susie Youssef. 8.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Music game show, featuring Eddie Perfect, Mo’Ju, Michala Banas and Nazeem Hussain. 9.35 Utopia. (PG, R) Tony is forced to defend himself. 10.00 QI. (Ml, R) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.
ABC Late News.
Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R)
Finding The Field. (R)
Listen Up. (PG, R) 1.50 Rage.
4.00 One Plus One. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 Poh’s Kitchen. (R)
Beaten Path. (M)
Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 2.10 The Great House Revival. (R) 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News.
Sunset Ceremony. Hosted by Narelda Jacobs. 9.30 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+) As troubling details emerge about Polina’s whereabouts, Samantha risks it all for her friend’s safe return. 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Dignity. (MA15+av) 12.05 The Night Manager. (Mnv, R) 1.00 Shadow Lines. (Malv, R) 3.30 The Late Session. (PG, R) 4.30 Destination Flavour China. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 The Chase. (R) 1.00 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 1.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 55. Hobart Hurricanes v Brisbane Heat. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)
(1968, French)
6am Children’s Programs. 11.30 Filthy House SOS. 12.30pm America’s Top Dog. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: In Time. (2011, M) 9.40 MOVIE: Snowpiercer. (2013, MA15+) 12.10am Dr 90210. 1.05 Vanderpump Rules. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 Late Programs.
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9GO! (93) 6am Home Shopping.
8.00
Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 Roads Less Travelled. 9.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 iFish. 10.00 The Love Boat. 11.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. Noon MacGyver. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 My Life Is Murder. 9.25 Bull. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Nine News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 10. 12.00 New Amsterdam. (Mamv, R) Max reckons with New Amsterdam’s past. 1.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) The team heads to Fiji. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping. 3.00 TV Shop:
Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
Bull. (Mad, R) Izzy asks Bull for help.
The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events. 1.25 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
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The Late
Mornington Seniors Citizens Club
Monday 12.30pm - Indoor bowls
Tuesday 11.00am - noon Tai Chai, followed by bingo at 12.30pm. Wed 10.00am - noon: Scrabble.
1 Flinders Dr, Mornington. Ph: 5975 3688
Crazy Patches Mt. Martha/Mornington
Join our friendly group of crafters. Bring your own patchwork, needlecraft, knitting etc. Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm and last Saturday of the month. Patchwork classes are available. Bring a friend. Call Chris on 0439 652 443
Chatty Cafe - Coffee and Chat
Meet at local cafes: Mornington Community House: Mon and Tues 11am - 1pm, Dreamer Cafe: Tues and Thurs 11am - 12noon, Dava Hotel: Monday 11am12noon, and more. For information: Jacky - mornpen@chattycafeaustralia.org.au
Mornington Peninsula Toastmasters
Gain confidence speaking in front of others in an encouraging atmosphere. 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at: Mornington Community House, 3/91 Wilsons Road, Mornington. Next Meeting 19th Jan. For details call Sue: 0439 650 883
Bunarong Bushwalking Club
Explore the great outdoors with a local walking group. Bunarong Bushwalking Club members enjoy walks on Sundays and Wednesdays. For more information please contact us on 0400 329 710 or see our Facebook page and website www.bunarongbushwalkingclub.com.au
Mount Martha House Historical Collection
protects and preserves the history of this wonderful building. Visit the WRAAC museum. Open on request, or Tuesdays and Fridays: 10 -2 pm. Tours third Wednesday of each month: 11.30 am. Booking required: 5974 2297
Mornington View Club
Members meet at Mornington Golf Club on the fourth Friday of each month at 11.30 am. An active club raising funds for The Smith Family. New members are always welcome. Call Judy 0410486204 or Diane 0414596942.
Mornington Rotary invites guests to our Wednesday night dinner meetings and to get involved with our community projects.
Details at: www.rotaryclubofmornington.org.au
Mornington Peninsula Community Dog Club
Every Saturday morning at Citation Oval, Mt Martha.
Beginners class is at 10.15am. Train your dog to listen to you and be obedient through fun and games. For more info: www.mpcdogclub.org.au
Mornington Courthouse Visitor Centre We are seeking additional volunteers. Are you interested in Tourism and possess a customer service orientated outlook? This could well be an ideal opportunity. Email your contact number and we will be pleased to discuss: coordinator@nmpt.com.au
Mt. Eliza Mah Jong Club
Monday morning from 9.30am to 12.30pm Monday evening from 7.00pm to 9.00pm in the Mt.Eliza Community Centre, Canadian Bay Rd, Mt. Eliza. All players welcome.
Contact Ann Burnell: 5977 1162
All Welcome @ OPEN DOOR
Pop in Every Wednesday 10.00am - 11.30am.
Morning Tea/Coffee. No Cost! Make Friends! All Ages! Parking free – Level access. 370 Craigie Road, Mount Martha.
Email office@newpeninsula.com.au for more info
The combined Probus Club of Mount Eliza Central meets on the fourth Friday of each month at The Village Church, Mount Eliza. Meetings start at 9.45 and visitors are welcome.
Enquiries at 0428 995 617
Peninsula Transport Assist
Need for volunteer drivers is ongoing. Use your own car, or drive a bus (LR,MR,HR licence needed).
Flexible hours and ongoing support. More info on our website www.peninsulatransportassist.org Phone 9078 8241 or email
peninsulatransportassist@gmail.com
Mt Eliza Mah Jong Club
Monday Morning: 9.30am - 12.30pm and Monday Evening:7.00pm - 9.00pm in the Mt Eliza Community Centre, Canadian Bay Rd, Mt Eliza.
Experienced and new players welcome.
Ann Burnell: 5977 1162 or Joy: 0418 354 535.
Ladies Probus Club Mt. Eliza meets at the Uniting Church, Canadian Bay Rd. Every 1st Monday of the month at 9.45a.m. Visitors welcome. Interesting speakers, various monthly activities, fun and friendship. Ph: 9787 2383 or 0407 342562.
Mount Eliza Probus Club
Meet every second Monday of the month at Uniting Church, Canadian Bay Road commencing at 9.45am. Includes guest-speaker, fellowship and refreshments at no cost. Visitors most welcome.
Contact Graeme Buckley: 0447384797.
Mornington Life Activities Club
Activities across the Peninsula and beyond, including, dineouts, indoor games, trivia nights, cinema, music evenings, special functions, book clubs, day and weekend trips, walking, golf, table tennis, cycling. Contact Miriam 0493 437 646, or email membership@lifemornington.org.au.
Mornington Lions Club
New member interest welcome. Meeting the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month. Fundraising for local community projects our primary focus.
Contact: Patricia 0419 299 196
CWA Mornington Branch Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 1:00pm.
Social Craft Group: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month at 12:00pm. Church of Christ Hall, 84 Wilson’s Road, Mornington cwamornington@gmail.com or find us on Facebook
Mornington Environment Association. Preserve & enhance Mornington and its surroundings. Monthly meetings: 2nd Thurs of the month at 7pm. Currawong Community Centre, Currawong St., Mornington. Further info visit morningtonenviro.org.au or call Margaret : 0414 641 999 or email morningtonea@gmail.com
Indoor Walk
Every Thursday, 7.45 am - 8.45 am. A mature aged group of men and women walk, do light exercises (conducted by a trained instructor), chat and socialise at Mornington Central Shopping Centre. Contact Bryan 0410 935 936
U3A Mornington
Enjoy low-cost activities for retired seniors. Learn something new, challenge and engage your mind and body. Make new friends. Enjoy your retirement and make your third age the time of your life.
More information: www.u3amornington.org.au OR email: office@u3amornington.org.au
Mount Martha Rotary
Want to make a difference by volunteering in taking action to create a lasting change? Mount Martha Rotary meets on Mondays at 6.30pm.
Inquiries: www.mountmartharotary.org.au, Facebook or contact Carol on 0405 145 684
Mt Eliza Neighbourhood House Walking Group for Men. Join Lester and other men for a moderate paced 4km walk around Mount Eliza. Starts 8.30am every Tuesday. For further information contact Lester on 0407 414 955.
Mah Jong at Mt Martha House. Modern Australian Game. Every Wednesday 1pm to 4pm. All levels of play. One-on-one teaching for beginners. Plenty of handouts, lots of fun and noise. Contact Jill 0402 089353.
The Mt.Eliza over 55’s Plus Club
We offer activities including: Billards and Snooker,New Vogue dancing,line dancing,keep fit excercises,Table tennis,indoor bowls, card afternoons and a film shown every 2nd Friday afternoon. For more information go to www.mteliza55plusclub.org or phone Lorraine: 0434088821.
Mornington Peninsula Patchworkers every 2nd Monday of month at The Studio, 91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington, and on the 3rd Saturday of the month at Currawong Stables, 5-17 Currawong St, Mornington. Craft activities relating to textiles. Book via: email: morningtonpatch@gmail.com. www.morningtonpatch.com.au
American Mah Jong now playing at Mt Martha Community House, cnr Esplanade and Dominion Rd. Come and play this exciting variation of Mah Jong. Easy to learn and very thrilling. Contact Jill on 0402 089 353.
Mornington TOWN Club
Take Off Weight Naturally, with weekly weigh-ins, group discussion and friendly, supportive fellowmembers. Meeting time 8.30 am on Wednesday mornings, at the Mornington Civic Bowls Club, Dunns Road, Mornington Pizza Appreciation Society 1st Thurs each month, 7pm - 8.30pm.
Free support group for people coping with anxiety and depression. A safe and friendly place to share stories over a slice of pizza. 320 Main St, Mornington. Bookings: 0435 716 935.
The Australian Welsh Male Choir rehearse at Baxter Village chapel each Monday 7pm. We also sing in the pub at Kirk’s Hotel the Esplanade Mornington. Last Wednesday monthly. 8pm All welcome. Free event Secretary@awmc.org.au. Ph: 0425 725 525
IBS/FODMAP
Sensitives Support and Self Help Association. Suffering bloat, pain, foggy-thinking, chronic food-related gut dysfunction. Free, guidance to self-diagnose specific food intolerances, resolutions, recipes. Search: IBS/FODMAP – a guide to FODMAPS for better gut health. Link: youtu.be/uT4z5WdRIaU. Sasha: 0422 918 074
Looking For a Fun Social Club?
Come & enjoy playing Petanque on Wednesdays and Sundays at Moorooduc Recreation Reserve Derril Rd Moorooduc from 2pm-4pm Est 3pm-5pm Dst for further info contact Barb on 0408394546 or Jan 0409132761 or email morningtonpeninsulapetanque@gmail.com Mornington Mahjong Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Mornington RSL in Virginia Street Mornington. Come join us for a pleasant afternoon. Contact - Lucy: 0416 043 527 or Toni: 0416 301 303
Mount Martha Men’s Probus Club
Mount Martha Men’s Probus Group, meet monthly, for further details go to our new web site: mount martha men’s probus club, and click on the link. For further details contact: Ron on 0407 327 470.
Polio
Do you know anyone who had polio, or is now experiencing after effects of polio? Support group meetings held at 11am on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Information Centre, Main St, Mornington. Enquiries: 5981 2540
Feldenkrais
‘Awareness Through Movement’ Classes
Gentle, intriguing exercise for your mind and body, at home! Taught online using Zoom, Mon 9.30am, Tues 6.30pm, Fri 10am. For information: phone Kate Tremlett on 0415 171 092 or email katetrem@satlink.com.au
Biala Peninsula
Offering new service delivery options for children with disabilities, birth to 12 years and their families - online, telepractice, home program packs and telephone counselling and support. Phone 5975 1820 for information.
Mt Martha Ladies Probus Club
Meet on the first Wednesday of the month at Mt Martha House, commencing at 10am. Visitors and new members welcome. Join our friendly ladies. Contact information: Dorothy 0437 759 440, or Toni 0419 301 303.
Mornington Dutch Australian Seniors Club
Every Monday from 10.30am - 2pm.
Join us in a Dutch card game, “Klaverjas” and a social game of Rummicub. For information ring Nel: 59775680 or Elly: 0432933292. Tyabb HallFrankston Flinders Rd, Tyabb.
Angling Club Snapper Point Angling Club is looking for new members. Experience the friendly comradery between like-minded fishos and swap some of those legendary stories. For details call Russ on 0418320314 or www.spac.org.au
Card and Board Games Group
Social group looking for members interested in card and board games: 500, Bridge, SOLO, Scrabble, Chess and more. Wednesdays 1.30pm – 3.30pm. Gold coin donation. Equipment is provided. Bentons Square Community Centre, 145 Bentons Rd, Mornington.
Mornington Peninsula Hockey Club Under 10’s, 12’s, 14’. Men’s, Women’s and Masters. Come and join our family friendly, inclusive club. We can provide a team to suit all levels of experience.
Please contact Cheryle: 03 9766 7478 or info@mphc.org.au
Probus Club
The Combined Mornington Peninsula Club meets at The Mornington Golf Club, Tallis Drive, Mornington. The Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month (except January) at 9.30 for 10.00am start. Call Membership Officer on 0422849177 for details.
Volunteers Wanted Enveco Health is an innovative social enterprise aiming to assist those with mental ill-health. We’re currently seeking volunteers to get involved in this innovative project. If you would like to know more visit www.enveco.org.au.
Every 3rd Thursday. Grey Foxx Venues 1192-1196 Nepean Hwy, Mount Eliza. A female only group for over 50’s wanting to join a fun group to enjoy life. For info: Vivienne Van ette Ph: 0422 399 920 or queentravelot@gmail.com
BERG Mt Martha is a bushland friends group for the Balcombe Estuary Reserves, Mt Martha. Working bees on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, along with Waterwatch and Estuary watch. For more information Ph: 0447 160 288 info@berg.org.au, www.berg.org.au
Mt Martha Seniors Group
Thursdays 1 - 4pm. Mt Martha Community House. Happy company, free lunches, cards, carpet bowls and bus trips. Community bus available for pick up and return. Call Jim 0468 540 044 or Dave 0427 188 896
Play Darts
Mornington Peninsula Darts League are inviting men, women, juniors, adults & seniors to those interested in playing darts along the peninsula. If interested, contact Bryan 0413 295 868 or bmb2409@gmail.com
Civic Reserve. Mornington. New members welcome. Social play, fresh air and as competitive as you want to be. Contact Daphne 5977 2206
Peninsula Prostate Cancer Support Group
Bentons Square Community Centre
7:00pm second Wednesday each month Share the journey in a relaxed, caring environment. Partners, carers and friends are most welcome. Contact 0422 608 345 peninsulapcsg@hotmail.com
Alcoholics Anonymous - Mornington Peninsula Do you need help to stop drinking? You’re not alone, contact us now on our 24 hour helpline 1300 880 390 or find a local meeting at www.aatimes.org. au/meetings
Are you a breast cancer survivor?
Join us in our Dragonboat every Sunday at Patterson Lakes. Three “Come and try’s “ before joining. Paddles and PFD’s provided. For info call Marilyn: 0433 114 338 or Lyndsay: 0425 743 455.
Family History
Melb PC Users Group, Mornington, Family History and DNA. Meet at the Mornington Information Centre every 3rd Monday for Family History and every last Wednesday for DNA (research) Q&A, information and presentations.
www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/mornington-peninsulasig/family-history. Contact Colin: 0417 103 678
Family Drug Support – Frankston Non-religious, open meetings for those impacted by someone’s drug and/or alcohol use. Talk/listen in a non-judgemental, safe environment. Wednesday fortnightly, 6pm at Frankston Hospital, 2 Hastings Rd. Meetings are free. Further info Chloe: 0448 177 083
JP Locations
National & International documents inc affadavits, stat decs & cert copies signed FREE of charge at police stations on the Peninsula. Mornington: Mondays & Thursdays 11am to 2pm. or Google find a JP Victoria or Ph1300365567.
Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society View stars, planets, clusters and galaxies through our powerful telescopes at 8pm on the 1st Friday of every month at The Briars dark-sky observatory. Bookings are essential. Small fee payable. www.mpas.asn.au or phone 0419 253 252.
The article about rubbish reflects the annual gripe that appears every year for about six weeks (“Tourists told to ‘clean up’” The News 10/1/23).
One of Mornington Peninsula Shire Councils titled “experts” rattles on about educating the masses, bla,bla,bla when blind Freddie knows that the solution which the council refuses to address is more bins.
They pay lip service to the problem by trying to shut us up, explaining that they have increased the number of bins and frequency of emptying.
It is still not enough and, rather than address the problem seriously, the precious people on council prefer to concentrate on irrelevancies such as the arts and Aboriginal rights.
Frankly, the average ratepayer couldn’t give two hoots about performing and other forms of art at the expense of providing essential services.
Complaints about jetski misbehavior is a police matter; not a council matter. The rubbish problem is assisted daily by the voluntary acts of early morning dog walkers. Where is the high cost beach cleaning machine when you need it?
The real problem is off beach areas where more bins are needed, and you only reach enough when the amount of overflow litter is eliminated.
Council moans that its ability to raise revenue from tourists is limited. True, but as tourism benefits only the business community then why not raise more rate revenue from these venues?
Barry Rumpf, McCraeThe decision for Ryman Healthcare in VCAT over the holiday period is a blow to the protection of the Mornington Peninsula’s green wedge and environment. There is nothing divine about the decision as suggested by making a quotation to the Bible without the correct reference (“Age with dignity” Letters 10/1/23).
I regard Ryman as a bully that applied to the Mornington Peninsula Shire twice and VCAT twice until it got the decision it wanted at the costs of ratepayers. This is not divine intervention and we as a community should not celebrate this decision but, again, be very concerned at the influence big money has and is willing to use to get its way. Craig Thomson, Rye
There was a very pertinent remark made in support of the gross (over)development of the Moondah Mansion in Mount Eliza by Ryman Healthcare (“Age with dignity” Letters 10/1/23): ”Many in their twilight years can now look for-
ward to ageing with dignity within the landscape they love, with the care and safety they need.”
But that’s one of the biggest issues; sadly the landscape will be forever changed by this development, and not in a positive way, and certainly not loved and respected in the way it currently is by local residents.
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council does not support the development of this retirement village, no one I know supports this development - it is certainly not what the majority of Mornington Peninsula residents want.
We want to protect our green wedge.
Perhaps a retirement village in the Patterson Lakes marina would be more suitable.
Kylie Bierman, MorningtonIt’s all very well submitting pro-Ryman Healthcare letters from a Patterson Lakes address, but you have no idea, or of superannuation invested in the coastal neighbourhood classified Kunyung Road, Mount Eliza properties that will be significantly impacted upon by such suburban commercial development by a New Zealand-based company based on a profit making model (“Age with dignity” Letters 10/1/23).
I see absolute cant and codswallop classifying this absentee, pro-developer propagandised support for the rape of an historical part for our village and attack upon the safety and security of hundreds of primary school children and their parents, not forgetting the negative impact upon the rateable land values of many retirees along that road.
The only saving grace is that Ryman Healthcare has missed the boat to pack its now uneconomically much downsized religious-centred retirement dogbox dumping hotel because it is obvious that meantime, other developers have surged ahead and built an oversupply of similar encampments.
Early purchasers buying into 60-70 Kunyung road will find themselves isolated from local infrastructure because there isn’t any, and occupying a distinctly under populated set of multistorey building blocks which will eventually compel Ryman management to sell it off as unprofitable. It will be left an empty white elephant with no community net benefit.
Ian Morrison, convenor Mt Eliza Community AllianceVoting history is the latest thing Liberal politi-
cians are trying to scrub from the internet. Coalition politicians have taken exception to a website which lists their voting records, claiming it distorts their stances.
Taking a look at how our esteemed federal representative, Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie, represented us for 2022, it is amazing how many times she was absent from parliament and did not vote.
With climate change identified as one of the most important issues on the Mornington Peninsula, she voted consistently against net zero emissions by 2035, net zero emissions by 2050, the Paris Climate Agreement. Also voted consistently against increasing transparency of big business by making information public.
Then, of course, voting against caps on price gouging by the fossil fuel industry; a clear indication that she “doesn’t want energy prices that inconvenience the gas industry”.
Voted specifically against censuring [former prime minister] Scott Morrison and the higher education support amendment McKenzie was part of the group that made sure the National Anti-Corruption Commission is basically secret and corruption is hidden from public view.
Works for me? Not.
When MPs vote they are not voting for a person, they are voting for a political party and its agenda, except for legitimate independents who tend to listen and vote on the issues.
In summary: The Liberal Party brand is no longer “fit for purpose” and has lost its volunteer base on the ground, according to an internal review reported by the Australian Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach
As a 74 year old grandmother who loves kayaking for fun I would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff of young people at Mornington Boat Hire on Scout Beach, Mornington.
They are very helpful, always respectful, hardworking and ready to have a chat.
Nothing is too much trouble.
It gives someone of my generation faith in the future leadership of this country.
Marilyn Hoban, Mornington
With regard to the recent events in relation to the death of Cardinal George Pell in Rome, it should be pointed out that we, as a nation, claim in our present constitution that when we are charged with a criminal offence be granted the fair judicial system, which is applicable to every citizen of being innocent until proven guilty. However, a prominent television station used, on the sudden death of the cardinal, a news caption, two words only: Pell dead.
A primary school child leaving grade six should be capable of putting a short sentence together to
indicate that a well-known and popular citizen be given the due respect that is deserved, has died, but our “clever” media operators did not have the wit or the will to act responsibly in this particular case.
His Eminence, Cardinal Pell was placed in a now historical situation of being misjudged by two judges and a collection of jurors (oh the power of it all) and he was sent to jail for 406 days for an obviously unprovable case, with no true facts to sustain it.
As a supposedly fair-minded people it should send a shudder through our collective brains to act wisely and not become the banana republic a few load-mouthed’ minorities would like to set us up as.
Maureen Federico, Frankston SouthThe Australian cricket captain seems to make decisions that appear inconsistent to the game.
Opening batsman Usman Kwawaja is 195 not out, but rain cancelled play. Next morning Pat Cummins declares, which means no possible 200 for Kwawaja. The team comes first.
On the last day, having the extra time Cummins realises that Australia cannot win, so he calls the game off.
What consideration does this show the loyal supporters who supported the game despite rain, over the five days, and who paid for their tickets. Does “team” mean Pat Cummins?
Geoffrey Lane, MorningtonThe kangaroo is at risk of annihilation. Since European settlement, six Macropodidae species have already become extinct. The roo is an icon of Australia, emblazoned on our coat of arms, used for team insignias, and the animal that tourists hope to see when they visit.
Yet despite laws protecting native species, quotas were issued in 2022 for the commercial slaughter of 4.5 million kangaroos, wallabies and wallaroos. Far more were killed, including joeys who are usually pulled out of their dead mothers’ pouches and beaten to death. Thousands more are shot by landholders who are not bound by the poorly enforced commercial codes of practice. Thousands are injured and left to die in agony.
The annual massacre of these peaceful herbivores is the largest slaughter of land-based wildlife on the planet. They are being killed to stop them eating grass that graziers want for sheep and cattle, and for the profits to be made selling their skins for football boots.
To say kangaroos are damaging the land they’ve lived on for four million years is absurd – the real culprit behind land degradation is overgrazing by introduced sheep and cattle. The best way to protest this disgraceful carnage is to stop buying meat, dairy, leather and wool.
COMMUNITY lobby group Save Westernport wants candidates with a “a sense of environmental responsibility and awareness” to stand for Mornington Peninsula’s Watson Ward seat left vacant by the resignation of Paul Mercurio.
Mercurio resigned in early December following his election as the Labor MP for Hastings at the November state election.
His departure was followed weeks later by Nepean Ward councillor Kerri McCafferty, reducing the 11-member council to nine.
McCafferty’s replacement will be announced next week after a countback by the Victorian Electoral Com-
mission of votes cast for four unsuccessful candidates in Nepean, which is represented by three councillors.
Watson Ward is represented by one councillors and a postal by-election will be held in March to replace Mercurio.
Candidates have five days in which to nominate from Thursday 9 February.
Mercurio was one of five candidates for Watson Ward in the November 2020 election and was elected with just under 56 per cent of votes cast.
“Over the years, the peninsula‘s unique character has been maintained by important green wedge planning protections, designed to prevent the encroachment of greater Melbourne’s urban sprawl into the Mornington Peninsula Shire,” Save Westernport president Candy Van Rood said.
The “urgent need to conserve and regenerate environmental resilience” on the peninsula had been highlighted by a Victorian Auditor General’s report which blamed local councils “for the devastating loss of biodiversity in Victoria”.
“Throughout 2022, unsustainable and ill-suited development proposals that threaten biodiversity on the peninsula were put before councillors to consider whether to recommend approval of plans for one insensitive, inappropriately scaled project after another.”
Van Rood said the proposal by Ryman Healthcare for an aged centre on green wedge land in Mount Eliza “showed the lengths that developers will go to to exert inappropriate commercial pressures on council”.
The shire has steadfastly opposed
Ryman’s plan which was approved by the Victorian Civil and Administrative tribunal just days before Christmas.
A special online council meeting to discuss mounting a Supreme Court challenge to the VCAT decision was abandoned last week because six of the remaining nine councillors indicated they would not attend (“Councillors decline online meeting” Page 1).
“Despite the valiant call from certain councillors and community groups to put what’s best for the peninsula ahead of short term financial gains, too often meaningful debate is pre-empted by the undue influence of developers over a powerful voting block in council,” Van Rood said.
“Save Westernport hopes a more diverse range of candidates will restore
the balance that many perceive was lacking on the council during 2022.”
Van Rood said the shire had “championed its green wedge and environmental credentials” in the past and was one of the first municipalities to declare a climate emergency.
The VEC will run an online information session for prospective candidates from 6 pm on Monday 6 February.
When nominating candidates must pay $250 and have completed a free training session within two years of Saturday 18 March.
The VEC will send postal voting packs to enrolled voters between Tuesday 28 February and 2 March.
Voting is compulsory and closes at 6pm on Friday 17 March, with results being available from Friday 24 March.
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
ONE day last week, Cr. W. Armstrong, president of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings, noticed a man removing firewood, apparently without authority, from the foreshore at Seaford.
In his capacity as foreshore bailiff, it is Cr. Armstrong’s duty to keep an eye open to detect, and if possible, prevent illegal happenings on the foreshore.
The man he had under suspicion last week evidently repeated the open eye and took prompt measures to close it.
Cr. Armstrong approached the fellow and made a few pertinent inquiries, and then it is alleged that the man struck him, causing painful injury to his eye.
As the result of the assault, Cr. Armstrong was unable to leave his room for several days and he was compelled to forego an important social engagement at Seaford last Saturday night.
Much sympathy is felt throughout the district with the Shire President, and the hope is expressed that prompt measures will he taken to bring the culprit to justice.
The occurrence is one likely to have effect all along the bayside.
From Frankston to Mentone, various citizens have been appointed by the Government to act as guardians of the beaches and foreshore. The office is purely an honorary one, but frequently entails duties which really requires the services of members of the police Force.
Cr. Armstrong’s experience is a case in point. It is not to be expected that ordinary civilians should run the risk of being battered and abused by unscrupulous villains whose conduct in public places such as the beach and
foreshore, frequently call for intervention.
The police of course are willing and anxious to assist, but their services are not readily available, just when required.
Perhaps the various bayside Councils could meet in conference and evolve some method of coping with the difficulty.
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THE committee of the tennis tournament, held in connection with the Boxing Day carnival, have handed in the net proceeds of their efforts, the sum of £20/5/6.
In doing so they wish to acknowledge with gratitude the generous spirit that prompted the winners of the men’s and ladies’ doubles, namely, Messrs. Fleming and Rogers, and Misses J. and N. Howie, to return their trophies to the funds of the memorial, and also Mr. Mann’s share in the 2nd prize in the mixed doubles, which he also returned.
The following raffles have been drawn with the results attached: Dressed doll, given by Mrs. Baxter, won by Mr. Bond; bottles of wine, won by Master Angus Cameron; pair military brushes, won by Mr. J. Turnbull, of Black Rock.
The winning number in the “Flapper” competition is No. 9. The carnival committee has decided to extend the drawing for the block of land the pony, and the “When the Clock Stops” competitions until Easter or until such time as the books are all taken up.
Mr. Jordahl, of Langwarrin, is the winner of a large bon-bon; Miss Fletcher also won a bon-bon; Master Elliott the large Christmas stocking; Mr. Geo. Chitty a table centre.
The guessing name competition is not yet completed.
The gross proceeds to late reported from the sweet stalls is over £90.
Mrs. Mason reports a nett receipt of £22/4/2. Other reports not yet completed, but will appear as they come in from time to time.
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AN exciting match was witnessed at Somerville on Saturday last when Somerville B met and defeated Mornington by one run.
Somerville were without the services of J. Gregory and C. Grant, whilst Mornington were without “Bun” Woolhouse, their wicket-keeper.
Features of the match were Clarke’s 29, the collapse of Somerville, and the bowling of Munro and Fitzroy, whose last four wickets were, obtained at a cost of two runs.
Mornington made 82 and Somerville with 2 wickets down for 66 runs, looked “home and dried,” but a rot set in and three were wanted when the last man went in.
A hit for four won the match, whilst the last wicket fell with the next ball ***
HERBERT Jones, was again before the Frankston Police Court on Monday last, when the bench was occupied by Messrs. C. V. G. Williams (chairman), C. W. Grant, P. Wheeler and Brown, J.sP.
“I don’t know anything about it,” he replied, when charged with unlawfully pawning a breech-loading gun, the property of J. C. Gowdie, orchardist, of Langwarrin.
It was only a few weeks ago that Jones was before the Frankston Court on a charge of stealing jewellery from a house at Langwarrin, when he was
committed for trial, to appear at the Melbourne Court of General Sessions next month.
He was brought from the Melbourne gaol to explain about the gun.
Senior-Constable Cullane conducted the prosecution.
J. C. Gowdie identified the gun in court as the one he loaned to accused to shoot foxes. When asked to return it accused told Gowdie he had broken the gun and had taken it to Melbourne to have it repaired.
Wm. Tilley, pawnbroker of Carlton, said he advanced accused £4 on the gun.
Accused: Are you quite sure you recognise me?
Witness (smiling): Oh, yes!
The chairman said the Bench had some doubt as to whether the case could be proceeded with in the Frankston Court.
Senior-Constable Callane said if accused offered no objection the case could be dealt with. Accused, when consulted, said he preferred to have the charge disposed of straight away.
Senior-Constable Cullane said there was a second charge against accused.
Accused said he would plead guilty to both charges if the Court would deal with him at once.
Jones then pleaded guilty to unlawfully pawning a single breech-loading gun, the property of a Langwarrin orchardist named Parker.
Accused asked to be dealt with leniently.
A list of previous convictions was read, disclosing the fact that accused was a man with a lengthy and unenviable record, including convictions for sheep stealing, at Warrnambool, 3 years; horse stealing, 2 years; unlaw-
fully pawning goods, false pretenses, 2 years.
On the present charges he was sentenced to 3 months imprisonment on each count, the sentences to be concurrent.
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MR. John E. Jones, on behalf of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission, notifies by advertisement in another column that all water rates in the Frankston South and Frankston Urban districts due on 13th October last, must be paid to the collector at the Municipal Chambers, Frankston, forthwith.
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RESIDENTS on Frankston line have an opportunity this week of investing in a subdivision that is sure to appeal to them as it will to investors outside their area.
No more secure form of laying by for future benefit can he found than an investment in land.
Artella Estate is one of those about which there need be no hesitancy.
Ideally situated at the rear of The Fernery, overlooking the Bay, it has a commanding, healthy position.
The area is necessarily limited and those buyers who secure one or more of the eleven beautiful building sites will have no cause for regret in a few years from now.
It is admitted that seaside land has increased in value to an extraordinary degree of late, and now that the general outlook in Australia has taken such a favorable turn prices will still tend to rise in very much less time than formerly.
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 17 & 19 Jan 1923
By Stuart McCullough
ULTIMATELY we all want the same thing. No matter who we are or where we come from, deep within each of us is a burning desire to live our best life. The hope that we might do so is the very thing that sustains us and drives to get up in the morning to put our pants on, one leg at a time. Granted, I’m overlooking ambi-trousered freaks that put their pants on, both legs simultaneously. Those people can’t be trusted.
But as much we may strive to live the best life we can with whatever meagre talents the Universe has seen fit to bestow upon us, what if there was an alternative? What if, instead of living your best life, you had the chance to live somebody else’s?
We went out to lunch. It was a glorious occasion. The sun was shining, the birds were singing and I’d managed to secure a midday booking. As we arrived, the waitress stepped towards us with a grin as wide as the ocean and declared ‘happy anniversary!’ She sounded so incredibly certain. It seemed rude to disagree. So despite the fact that our lunch was not adjacent to anything you could fairly describe as an ‘anniversary’, we nodded and simply said ‘thanks’.
I realize there were other options. It would be possible, for example, to take umbrage. Take it where, I couldn’t say, but definitely take umbrage somewhere. By wishing us a happy anniversary at a time wholly unrelated to our anniversary, they had clearly mistaken us for two other peo-
ple. Some folk might react to a case of mistaken identity by saying something regrettable like, ‘Don’t you know who I am?’ Unfortunately, if you ever find yourself in a situation where it’s necessary to ask ‘Don’t you know who I am?’ the answer is, inevitably, either ‘no’ or ‘I don’t care’. No good can come of it. Ever.
A better reaction might have been to ask who we were. Or, at any rate, who she thought we were. Instead, we
accepted the misplaced warm wishes, believing we’d heard the last of it. Tragically, we were wrong. Clearly the couple we had been mistaken for had decided to go all out. I knew we were in trouble when a plate of food arrived with the words ‘happy anniversary’ written in what I think may have been a mix of truffle oil, a balsamic reduction and unicorn tears (possibly). It must have taken them ages. The lettering was so pre-
cise and perfect, it almost seemed a shame to ruin it with a piece of char grilled asparagus. Only as I pushed the food into my mouth did I notice what I think might have been a tear in the waiter’s eye.
We had only just started the main course when I realized we were surrounded. What seemed to be every staff member in the entire restaurant had encircled our table, singing ‘You Are The Sunshine Of My Life’ in perfect three-part harmony. Their voices rang out as other people began to cheer them on. Clearly, we were stuck in the middle of something we couldn’t control.
On the one hand, it’s nice to be showered with praise, even if it’s undeserved. On the other, it’s impossible not to reflect on the fact that there were two other restaurant patrons to whom all this acclaim and love rightly belonged. Doubtless, they felt aggrieved as they watched us bathe in the good wishes of others and wondered when someone might get around to wishing them ‘Happy Anniversary’. They’d be waiting a long time.
I started to panic. Drops of sweat appeared like rivets on my brow. Granted, the salad was a bit heavy handed on the chili, but I was suffering under the weight of my conscience and I wanted the madness stop before our ruse was uncovered. I considered trying to sneak out before dessert, except they asked if we’d pose for photos with the kitchen staff and the patrons. I got up to go to the bathroom and they released a hundred white doves in my
honour. Talk about awkward.
Other guests were lining up to get a Selfie with us. I felt embarrassed. I felt ashamed. Indeed, I lost all Selfie respect as I grinned my way through the afternoon.
Ultimately it was too much, we were stealing somebody else’s big day. Not out of malice but because we didn’t want to tell the waitress she’d made a mistake. An announcement was in order. Standing on my chair, I cleared my throat and confessed that we were imposters. The couple by the window shouted ‘yes’ in full-throated vindication and punched the sky, almost hitting a low flying dove.
Having confessed to wrongfully inhabiting somebody else’s life for a few hours, I would now have to accept my just desserts. Which, in this case, was a vanilla chocolate mousse with berry compote. There was another message, this time written in what I hoped was chocolate – ‘Get out’ it read. Normally, it’s the patron that tips the staff, but this was a tip I was more than willing to take.
I’d like to formally apologise to the couple whose anniversary we inadvertently (at least to begin with) stole. If there’s anything we can do make it up to you both, please don’t hesitate to ask. If you’d like a full fork-by-fork description of the meal or would like one of the doves back so
CRAIG Entwistle has started the year with a bang, smashing 132 runs in a dominant display on Saturday.
MPCA cricket returned on Saturday after a short break. Baden Powell restarted their campaign by hosting Sorrento in a two-day clash.
Baden Powell batted for the entire day. Entwistle was the star, scoring 132 before retiring. He batted for close to six hours, and smashed 18 fours during his brilliant innings.
Opener Dale Elmi also impressed for Baden Powell. He scored 80 runs.
Baden Powell closed out their innings with 327 runs on the scoreboard. Sorrento has a huge mountain to climb on day two.
An unbeaten century from Thomas Matson put Long Island in a strong position against Baxter on Saturday.
Long Island spent the entirety of day one batting. They finished the day at 5/298.
Matson was brilliant. He scored 121 not out during a marathon five-hour
innings. Fellow opener Aiden Mckenna also scored a half-century.
Red Hill set Langwarrin a target of 262 to chase down on day one of their match at Red Hill Reserve on Saturday. Old Peninsula was bowled out for 158 last weekend, with Pines scoring 2/13 before stumps.
AN unbeaten century from Ben Williams has put Moorooduc in the box seat for a win.
Moorooduc played Mt Eliza in twoday cricket on Saturday. Moorooduc batted first, and put together a strong total.
Williams scored 106 runs in an excellent innings. Dewayne Bowden also played a huge part, scoring 85 runs of his own.
After Bowden’s wicket fell, the tail end struggled. Moorooduc still finished the day in a strong position though, and will try to defend a total of 263 on day two.
Seaford Tigers set Flinders a target of 267 to chase down on Saturday.
Flinders came in to bat before
stumps but didn’t lose a wicket. They will start day two at 0/8.
At Alexandra Park, Mornington are looking to chase down Dromana’s total of 193. Mornington lost one wicket before stumps, and finished the day with 18 runs on the board.
Heatherhill scored 232 on day one of their match with Somerville.
HASTINGS scored a scrappy first innings win over Delacombe Park on Saturday.
Delacombe Park had a miserable time at the crease after choosing to bat first. They were bowled out for 122 after 42 overs.
Jonathan Rumbold tore through Delacombe Park. He posted figures of 6/22, his best ever effort for his club.
Hastings looked to score quickly to grab a win within a day. They lost seven wickets along the way, but still managed to get the victory by stumps.
Thomas Finn’s unbeaten 66 proved instrumental for Hastings.
Carrum Downs will almost certainly wrap up a win over Seaford this week-
end.
On day one of Carrum Downs and Seaford’s two day clash on Saturday, things went sour for Seaford. They were bowled out for just 102 runs.
Shane Smith was the pick of the bowlers for Carrum Downs. He took 5/37 from 15 overs, and dismissed Seaford’s first drop batter for a golden duck.
Carrum Downs had 29 overs to work with before stumps. Although they haven’t secured the win yet, they are close.
Carrum Downs will start day two at 3/83. They need just 20 more runs to score a first innings win.
Main Ridge scored 9/214 on day one of their match with Carrum. Crib Point made just 158 runs before Rosebud bowled them out. Rosebud scored 1/36 before stumps.
SKYE have their sights set on an outright win against Pearcedale.
On day one of their match at Skye Reserve, the home side was dominant. Pearcedale was bowled out for only
104 runs.
Skye made short work of their target, surpassing it in just 23 overs. They quickly declared, sending Pearcedale in to bat once more before stumps.
Pearcedale lost two wickets in the nine overs they faced before the close of play. They will restart on day two from 2/11.
At Ferrero Reserve, Mt Martha will almost certainly fall to defeat against Balnarring.
Mt Martha had a terrible time on Saturday. They were bowled out for just 67 runs from 52 overs.
Luke Hewitt took 4/10 for Balnarring.
Balnarring scored 1/60 before stumps was called. They need just eight runs to score a first innings win on day two.
Boneo was bowled out for 166 by Frankston YCW last weekend. YCW scored 0/24 in reply.
Ballam Park had a great day at home on Saturday. They set Tyabb a target of 288 to score to win.
THE 10th staging of the Steve Wallace Cup takes place at Lawton Park, Langwarrin on Saturday.
The event commemorates the life of local soccer icon Stephen William Wallace who was 54 years old when he died on 19 July 2011 and was a former Langwarrin player, coach, president, life member, club council representative and Bayside League referee.
His daughter and current Langwarrin president Tanya Wallace is the tournament organiser and is proud of the manner in which this charity tournament showcases the local game.
“It’s a special tournament for teams on the peninsula,” she said.
“It brings people together and it’s a great day to celebrate my dad almost 12 years after his passing.
“The day allows us to remember him, cherish him and play the game that he loved.”
COVID-19 rules forced a revised event last year with a series of one-off 90-minute games so no winner was declared but the tournament returns to a more familiar format this year.
Here is the draw with matches starting at 12.30pm on pitch 1 and pitch 2:
PITCH 1 (top pitch): 12:30pm: Somerville v Mt Martha, 1:15pm: Skye v Mt Eliza, 2pm: Strikers v Somerville, 2:45pm: Langwarrin v Baxter, 3:30pm: Strikers v Mt Martha, 4:15pm: Mornington v Mt Eliza, 5:30pm: SEMI-FINAL 1.
PITCH 2 (main pitch): 12:30pm: Strikers v Pines, 1:15pm: Baxter v Rosebud, 2pm: Pines v Mt Martha, 2:45pm: Mornington v Skye, 3:30pm: Pines v Somerville, 4:15pm: Langwarrin v Rosebud, 5:30pm: SEMIFINAL 2.
The final will kick-off on the main pitch at 6.30pm and all games throughout the tournament will consist of 17½-minute halves with no half-time breaks.
Previous Wallace Cup winners are: Casey Comets 2013; Mornington 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018; Moreland Zebras 2019; Langwarrin 2020, 2021.
While 10 local teams contest the Wallace Cup there will be a noticeable absentee.
For the first time in the event’s history Seaford United will not compete but is expected to return to an expanded tournament next year.
Uncertainty over Seaford’s participation and the problem of having an uneven number of teams with a bye in the fixtures led to its exclusion.
“It’s unfortunate but we’re hopeful
that won’t be an issue next year,” Wallace said.
“We’d like to increase the number of teams by two so we can incorporate everyone and not have anyone miss out.”
In NPL2 news Langwarrin has added two new midfielders to its senior squad in Kyoungjin (Jin) Jeong from Northcote, and Carlos Abboud from Dandenong City.
Jeong, 26, is a former Hoppers Crossing player and made 21 appearances for Northcote last season while Abboud, 19, made three senior appearances last season.
“Jin can play in numerous positions and when it became apparent that he was available we moved straight away,” head coach Scott Miller said.
“Carlos is a really talented young player, he believes in himself and he has big ambitions.
“He reached out to me in the offseason and I invited him down to trial and we liked what we saw.”
Langy’s pre-season schedule started
in upbeat fashion when it drew 1-1 with NPL giant Oakleigh Cannons at Lawton Park on Friday night.
The home side led after Brad Blumenthal crossed to Tom Youngs whose first-time shot was diverted into goal by Archie McPhee.
Oakleigh equalised late in the contest.
“It was a positive night, our first game and good to see everyone enjoying themselves and getting the reward for a long pre-season with a result against a good opponent,” Miller said.
Langwarrin is back in action at its home ground tonight (Tuesday 17 January) when the seniors and under-21s take on Dandenong Thunder with both games starting at 7.30pm.
In State 2 news Frankston Pines will name its new reserves coach next week and is conducting interviews this week for a senior assistant coach.
Pines have scheduled a handful of pre-season games with more likely to be arranged. The current schedule is: Saturday 21 January: Wallace Cup,
Lawton Park; Saturday 28 January: v Casey Comets, Monterey Reserve, 1pm & 3pm; Saturday 11 February: v Dandenong South, Monterey Reserve, 1pm & 3pm; Saturday 18 February: v Richmond, Monterey Reserve, 1pm & 3pm; Saturday 25 February: v Elwood, Monterey Reserve, 10.30am (seniors only); Saturday 11 March: v St Kilda, Monterey Reserve, 1pm & 3pm.
In State 4 news Somerville Eagles lost 3-1 away to Plenty Valley Lions on Saturday in heatwave conditions.
The match was played over four quarters and Somerville head coach Adam Steele used a mixture of seniors and reserves.
Somerville’s goal came from a Marcus Anastasiou shot which was deflected allowing Nick Simmons to poke the ball home.
In State 5 news Seaford was buoyed by the turnout at training last week as its preparations for re-entering State League ramp up.
“The numbers were good with ap-
proximately 30 on both nights and some players still to return from holidays or from injuries,” head coach Paul Williams said.
On Saturday Seaford will host Boronia at North Seaford Reserve at 12 noon and 2pm.
Aspendale Stingrays’ first pre-season game also takes place on Saturday against Lyndale United at Lyndale Secondary College at 1pm and 3pm.
Another State 5 outfit, Mount Eliza, started its pre-season schedule in style with a 7-3 win over Lilydale Montrose United at North Seaford Reserve on Friday night.
Mount Eliza’s star recruit Amir Osmancevic had a 25-minute cameo and scored a hat-trick in just 15 minutes with Pat Briggs (2), Lachie Mitchell and Ewan Barford also getting on the scoresheet for the local side.
“It was a good team performance and we showed signs of what we’ve been working on at training in terms of our structure and patterns of play which was pleasing,” Mount Eliza head coach Bryce Ruthven said.
“I was pleasantly surprised with our conditioning coming off the Christmas break, and our football improved as the match went on which you don’t often see in January.
“Goalkeeper Sam Green was great and showed why I brought him to the club.
“He is already showing some great leadership qualities and Amir had a good start to life in a Mount Eliza kit linking up well with Lachie and Pat.”
Don’t be surprised if Ruthven lures legendary scorer David Greening to Mount Eliza from current club Baxter.
Greening has close ties with the Mount Eliza coaching staff and Ruthven and assistant Stan Packer have already discussed the possible switch with him.
Above: Winner of the Women's Gift, Bella Pasquali, pictured with sponsor Craig Casey. Bella's mother, Anna Deery, won the gift in 2003, 2004 and 2005.
Left: Mens Gift Winner Nicholas Antonino with Craig Casey.
Below: Senior footballers winners (l to r) Sam Appleford, Peter Hampton, Scot Shea.
Right: Junior Fooballers winners (l to r) Georgia Goss, Xavier Gee, Jack Looker, Elliott Brown
Pictures: Barry Irving
Reserve was the venue for the running of the 47th Rye Gift on Saturday 14 January.
After a two year covid hiatus, competitors and supporters of athletics turned up in numbers to watch this iconic Mornington Peninsula event.
The Rye Cricket Club provided a sumptuous sponsors lunch that was enjoyed by all.
Rye sports and Social Club President Gary Gillies welcomed the sponsors and guests thanking the sponsors once again for getting behind the event despite a tough couple of years.
Major sponsor Bendigo Bank Community Bank Southern Peninsula board chairman Vin Cheers spoke of the bank's commitment to local clubs and associations adding the bank was proud to support the gift with a $15,000 sponsorship.
Other speakers representing local and state government were councillors Sarah Race, Antonella Celli and Sam Groth MP Member for Nepean.
The event is run under the very professional team from the VAL (Victorian Athletics League).
Competitors travel from across all Victoria to this the first event on the VAL calendar.
It was a hot start to this year’s competition with temperatures approaching 30 degrees, made a little more bearable by a light easterly breeze.
The kids enjoyed face painting and a jumping castle, while for adults a beverage tent and a variety of hot food was available all day. A bookmaker was on site for those fancied to pick a winner.
In a first since 2014 Rye won both
of the junior and the senior footballers relays cheered on by a noisy parochial crowd.
The two feature events on the day were the 120 metre Women’s Rye Gift and Men’s Rye gift.
Both were fiercely contested with 54 women competing in seven heats plus semi-final to finalise the eight finalists that included two Olympians.
The men’s event also drew a large entry with 80 competitors over ten heats and semi-finals to reach the last eight.
Results for the men’s 120m Rye Gift:
1st Nicholas Antonino H’cap 8.25 completed time 12.447
2nd Jackson Bennett H’cap 4.5 completed time 12.503
3rd Maki Loukeris H’cap 7.5 completed time 12.553
In what proved to be a first for the Rye Gift and highlight of the day, Bella Pasquali won the Womens Gift. Seventeen-year-old Bella is the daughter of Anna Deery, winner of the gift in 2003, 2004 and 2005. Unfortunately Anna was not able to be present to witness her daughter's historic win.
Results for the Womens 120m Rye Gift:
1st Bella Pasquali H’cap 7.25 completed time 13.852
2nd Halle Martin H’cap 11.75 completed time 14.065
3rd Kiara Reddingius H’cap 4.00 completed time 14.125
Missed the gift this year? Mark it in your diary for the second Saturday in January 2024!
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