JANUARY 26 was commemorated across the peninsula with awards and citizenship ceremonies, festivities and protests.
For Nyasha Lazarus Machipisa, it meant Australian citizenship. Nyasha is pictured with his family, receiving his citizenship certificate from the mayor, Cr Steve Holland.
See Pages 6 - 9 for Australia Day stories and photos.
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THE Mornington Peninsula Shire has hit out at the state government for allowing the peninsula’s highly-valued green wedge protections to be eroded. The council is pleading for more help it protects its green wedge, after the controversial tribunal approval of a large residential and aged care development in Mount Eliza.
At a special meeting on Tuesday 24 January 2023, Mornington Peninsula
Shire Council noted its disappointment at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Trubunal’s decision to grant a permit for a large-scale development at 60-70 Kunyung Road in Mount Eliza, outside the urban growth boundary.
Council also resolved to ask the planning minister to approve its proposed c270mornpen planning scheme amendment as a matter of urgency, to
prevent further parcels of land within the green wedge being inappropriately developed.
Despite being rejected by council and multiple appeals to the state government and successive planning ministers to call in the proposal, VCAT approved Ryman Health’s planning application and published its decision between Christmas day and New Year’s Day.
Cr David Gill, who had wanted to
appeal the tribunal decision, said the timing of the announcement hampered the shire’s availability to review the decision and convene a meeting to discuss it within the 28-day deadline to mount a Supreme Court appeal.
However, after seeking advice the council resolved to focus its energies on strong advocacy to the state government to express its disappointment at the outcome and timing of the decision.
Council will also urge minister to approve its proposed planning scheme amendment c270morn. The amendment, which is currently with the minister, aims to protect the peninsula’s green wedge from inappropriate urban development and subdivision and includes the rezoning of a number of land parcels from a special use zone to the green wedge zone, including 60-70 Kunyung Road.
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LOCAL environment advocates have joined wildlife authorities in an appeal to members of the public to stop following or harassing seals that are resting on Mornington peninsula beaches.
Officers from Parks Victoria and Victoria Police have been patrolling beaches around Blairgowrie to keep people away from a large Southern elephant seal resting at a Blairgowrie beach.
The animal is believed to be the same one seen at Point Lonsdale last Friday week (20 January), attracting large crowds and dangerous behaviour towards the animal.
But regular social media posts asking for the whereabouts of the seal have concerned authorities, who have been forced to cordon off a section of Blairgowrie beach and place a watch on the marine mammal.
Rye environmental campaigner and former Order of Australia Medal recipient
Josie Jones said it was important to respect and understand marine animals.
She said it was easy to underestimate the intelligence of animals, with elephant seals known to hunt for long periods and rest in unusual places.
“This female should be enjoying s wellearned respite as breeding season has just passed, and now she will be moulting and skin until April” she said.
The Conservation Regulator worked with Parks Victoria and Victoria Police staff to help the seal return to the beach at Point Lonsdale but were disappointed by the behaviour of onlookers who got dangerously close to the animal.
Seals are known to visit and rest on Victorian beaches and can become defensive if approached by humans or other animals, so it is important for beachgoers to stay at least 30 metres from them or 50 metres if
with a dog.
The Conservation Regulator has been the public to keep their distance from the Blairgowrie elephant seal and another injured fur seal at a separate Blairgowrie beach, and to spread the message within the community to help protect the seals and keep onlookers safe.
Seals, like all wildlife, are protected in Victoria under the Wildlife Act 1975 and specific protections are set out in the Wildlife (Marine Mammal) Regulations 2019.
It is an offence to wilfully injure, disturb, chase or herd protected wildlife, carrying a fine of up to $3,698. It is also illegal to feed marine mammals, including fish scraps, and carries the same maximum penalty.
Officers have erected an exclusion zone around the seal at Blairgowrie, which members of the public are expected to stay behind, and are patrolling beaches to ensure people know and are following the rules around seals.
Anyone who sees a sick, injured or distressed seal should call the Marine Response Unit on 1300 245 678 or the Conservation Regulator on 136 186.
Anyone who witnesses people getting too close to seals can report incidents to Crime Stoppers Victoria 1800 333 000.
Chief Conservation Regulator Kate Gavens said it was disappointing to see people get close to the elephant seal at Point Lonsdale, and the department didn’t want to see repeat behaviour in Blairgowrie or with any other seals resting on beaches along the coast.
“We know it’s exciting to see such large and unique animals on our beaches, but a photo or video opportunity is not worth risking yours or a seal’s safety,” she said.
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Community members will also be invited to share their voice via an advocacy campaign that will highlight the risks posed by planning decisions outside of council control, which threaten the future of its green wedge.
Mayor Cr Steve Holland said the green wedge areas were highly valued by residents and visitors alike.
“Our fear is that this decision is in fact the thin end of the wedge and the existence of the green wedge is under threat,” he said.
“Unfortunately, the state government, the planning minister and the VCAT panel do not share the same commitment to preserving the green wedge as we do. I encourage the community to join us in expressing our collective disappointment and demanding stronger planning protections.
“We won’t stand quietly by and allow important planning decisions to be taken away from our community, eroding such a valuable and significant natural asset.
“While in this instance it may not be possible to appeal the decision further, the fight to protect the green wedge is never over.”
Cr David Gill, who requested the meeting and was joined by Cr Antonella Celli and Cr Debra Mar, said the outcome of the planning proposal would have “wide repercussions” for the peninsula, and would send a message that planning policy can be ignored and “loop-holes allowed to enable large developments outside of the urban growth boundary”.
He said the development was “another blow” to the peninsula’s green wedge, and the council must now focus on mitigating its environmental impact.
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CRIME Investigation Unit detectives are seeking assistance from the public to locate Mark Filiti (pictured above) following a series of bogus delivery for cash incidents across Victoria and the Mornington Peninsula over the past two months.
During the series detectives believe at least 17 victims have been targeted by a man claiming he requires cash up front to make a delivery between 11 December and 21 January.
As part of the investigation a warrant has now been issued for Mark Filiti who police believe will be able to assist with their enquiries.
Police have been told in most of the incidents, the man attends a business or residence claiming he has a delivery of goods to make however requires payment before he can give them their items.
He also tries to sell goods at bargain prices but requires payment up front.
Once the victims hand over the cash, between $100 and $2500, the offender leaves saying he’s going to get the items due for delivery or purchased but instead takes off.
The incidents police are currently investigating include $700 was taken from an ice cream shop on Point Nepean Road in Dromana on 5 January.
Anyone with information should contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
THREE youths and an 18-year-old man have been arrested by the Southern Metro Region Crime Team and are now facing a collective 60 charges following a string of burglaries and car thefts across Melbourne’s southeast and the Mornington Peninsula.
As part of Operation Alliance, Southern Metro Crime Team detectives made the arrests on Wednesday 25 January.
At about 11.15am, police observed two allegedly stolen vehicles entering James Wyman Place, Hampton Park. Police observed three youths and a man enter a residential property where detectives enacted the arrests a short time later.
Detectives will allege the four were involved in 11 incidents between 20 to 25 January including aggravated burglary, theft of motor vehicle, burglary and attempted aggravated burglary.
The incidents occurred in suburbs including Deanside, Burnley, Epping, Warranwood, Sandhurst, Mount Martha, Wollert, Templestowe, and Cranbourne.
In all incidents, the alleged offenders gained access to vehicles or properties through an unlocked means. Seven vehicles were stolen with six recovered by police.
The 18-year-old man was arrested and charged with aggravated burglary, theft of motor vehicle, theft, attempted aggravated burglary, and attempted theft of motor vehicle.
He has been remanded to appear before the Ringwood Magistrates Court on 31 January.
Of the three youths arrested, two were remanded to appear before a children’s court at a later date including:
A 17-year-old boy charged with aggravated home invasion, aggravated burglary, theft of motor vehicle, theft, and commit an indictable offence while on bail.
A 16-year-old boy charged with aggravated home invasion, aggravated burglary, theft of motor vehicle, theft, and commit an indictable offence while on bail.
A 17-year-old boy was also arrested and charged with aggravated burglary, theft of motor vehicle and commit an indicatable offence while on bail.
He has been bailed by the court to appear before a children’s court at a later date.
A P-plate driver had his car impounded after a passenger was found in the boot of his car during a routine intercept in McCrae overnight on Friday 20 January.
Somerville Highway Patrol officers set up a breath test site on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway McCrae off-ramp when a Subaru Impreza hatch with red p-plates and four passengers drove through about 5.50pm.
Officers spoke to the driver who was the holder of a P1 licence who can only have a one passenger in the car.
Police made further checks and opened the boot, finding a fifth passenger curled up in the cargo area under the privacy shade.
The driver, an 18-year-old Narre Warren man, had his car immediately impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1200.
He is expected to be charged on summons with driving with a passenger in part of the vehicle designed primarily for the carriage of goods, drive without rear p-plate and P1 Probationary driver drive with more than one peer passenger. His stowaway passenger was also fined $370.
ONE man has died and another was taken by ambulance to hospital on Friday 27 January after falling from a cliff face at Bushrangers Bay, Cape Schanck, around 7pm.
It is believed two 24-year-old men from NSW were rock climbing just off Two Bays walking track when they fell.
CPR was performed on one of the men, but he died at the scene. Paramedics took the other man to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a stable condition but with leg injuries. The exact circumstances of the fall are yet to be determined at this stage, but the death is not being treated as suspicious.
THIS year’s fire danger period for the Mornington Peninsula started at 1am, Monday 30 January 2023 and will go until Monday 1 May 2023 (unless extended or shortened).
The CFA declares the fire danger period at the onset of warmer weather to help prevent fires from starting, as dry vegetation and hot weather increase the incidence of fires accidentally starting and spreading.
When fire restrictions are in force, burning off is prohibited without a permit, including on roadsides. For information on permits visit firepermits. vic.gov.au.
If a total fire ban day is declared, the lighting of fires or solid fuel heaters and barbecues is illegal.
The fire danger rating and total fire ban status for different areas is available at cfa.vic.gov.au or by calling the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.
AUSTRALIA DAY on the Mornington Peninsula was a time to celebrate the good things and people of the community.
It was a time to recognise many people from all ages and walk of life who had selflessly given their time and energy to better the community.
Citizen of the Year was awarded to Jack Van Der Zwart for his work caring for foster children, cooking for the homeless in Rosebud and helping those in need by providing meals.
From 1980 to about five years ago, Van Der Zwart and his wife Arina took in 22 foster children, giving them a family to call their own in their most vulnerable time of their life.
Van Der Zwart’s love and commitment to young people and to connect with them on their level is a gift not every person possesses. He was recognised for going out of his way to see that whatever is needed for their success is provided. Jack and his family still have contact with many of them today.
Van Der Zwart cooked as a volunteer with a friend for five years at one of the local churches that provided 400 – 500 meals a week to the homeless and those struggling.
He was described by colleagues as a man not concerned about his own material wealth, but with the richness of a caring, loving family.
The award for Young Citizen of the Year went to Josh Berry for his incredible work with young people.
The 17-year-old’s aim is to collect 50,000 pairs of socks so every one of the 23,000 homeless people in Victo-
ria can have two pairs each. Berry started the project at nine and a half years old, and over the past seven years, has collected and given over 39,000 pairs of brand-new socks and has engaged donors and business partners.
Through this program he continues to educate members of the community on the facts and issues surrounding homelessness to put a human face on a growing social issue.
Berry is involved in other community areas and activities, such as: the
Junior Fire Brigade, Sailability (supporting people living with disability to sail), and Air Force Cadets.
Community Event of the Year recipient, Mornington Community Christmas Lunch, was acknowledged for its contribution to community
Ballot packs will be mailed to voters enrolled in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Watson Ward by-election from Tuesday 28 February 2023. Return your completed ballot material by mail ASAP or hand-deliver it to the Election Manager by the close of voting at 6 pm on Friday 17 March 2023
If you will be away
If you will be away when ballot packs are mailed, or your address has changed since Friday 20 January 2023, you can request for your ballot pack to be redirected by writing to:
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Alternatively, you can email your request to: redirections@vec.vic.gov.au
Please include the address for redirection. Each voter requesting redirection must sign their request.
Requests for redirection must be received by Thursday 9 February 2023.
Large print and braille ballot papers
Large print or braille ballot papers are available for voters who are blind or have low vision—please register by Tuesday 7 February 2023. To register, call (03) 8620 1222 during business hours.
To apply for an early postal vote, contact the Election Manager from Wednesday 15 February 2023 on 1300 202 885 and make an application. You must provide a valid reason.
To nominate as a candidate, you must:
• be an Australian citizen and enrolled on the voters’ roll for Mornington Peninsula Shire Council AND • be eligible to become a councillor should you be elected AND • have completed the mandatory candidate training before lodging your nomination with the Election Manager.
To nominate, complete the nomination form and lodge it with the Election Manager together with the $250 nomination fee. Nomination forms can be lodged by appointment during business hours from Thursday 9 February 2023 until 12 noon on Tuesday 14 February 2023 at:
21 High Street, Hastings
Visit vec.vic.gov.au for more information and to pre-complete your nomination form using the online Candidate Helper. The online Candidate Helper is now available.
If you use the online Candidate Helper, print your pre-completed form and make an appointment to lodge it with the Election Manager along with the nomination fee. Call the Election Manager from Wednesday 8 February 2023 on 1300 202 885 to make a nomination appointment.
health and wellbeing, after hosting Christmas lunch for people in need or 22 years.
The Mornington Community Christmas Lunch held on 25 December 2021 at The Studio at the Peninsula Community Theatre, was
A candidate information session will be hosted online, using Microsoft Teams at 6 pm on Monday 6 February 2023
The VEC will publish the link to the live stream on vec.vic.gov.au just prior to commencement of the session. Candidate Information Kits containing nomination forms and other electoral information will be available online and from the Election Manager.
Nominations close 12 noon
Tuesday 14 February 2023
State-enrolled voters can register for free VoterAlert SMS and email reminders at vec.vic.gov.au
brought to the community by the Mornington Community Support Centre for locals who would otherwise have been alone on Christmas Day.
It was the 22nd anniversary of the lunch and each year it is generously supported by local businesses and organisations, as well as organised by about 40 volunteers who kindly donate their time on Christmas Day helping their community.
Community Inspiration Award
recipient Cecilia Witton has dedicated her life to protecting Western Port and was executive officer of the Western Port Biosphere Foundation. Her experience and knowledge of environmental matters has ensured many areas of the Mornington Peninsula have been protected from industrial development and restored for future generations to enjoy.
Some of Witton’ biggest accomplishments include successfully opposing a bitumen plant in 2011 and a gas import terminal in 2021, presenting at a UNESCO international conference in South Korea on ‘The Impacts of Climate Change on Coastal Settlements in Western Port’, being a member of the Crib Point Stony Point Foreshore Committee for over 25 years and recently establishing the Friends of Woolleys Beach Community Group.
Witton was recognised for being a dedicated and determined member of her community and a tireless educator of the environment.
Charles Reis was recognised in the 2023 Mornington Peninsula Australia Day awards for his unwavering support for the Save Flinders Pier campaign.
Upon hearing the Flinders Pier was under threat of demolition, Reis gathered people across the peninsula and the Melbourne metropolitan area who shared his concern about preserving the historic structure.
He held a community meeting with more than 300 people at the Flinders Hall, set up a committee of volunteers, rallied divers, swimmers, visitors, residents, commercial operators and
local fishermen to support the Save Flinders Pier campaign.
Reis also established an online petition growing 43,000 supporters and drew in media support by involving Sir David Attenborough and was a frequent voice on talk-back radio.
His tenacity raised more than $40,000 of campaign funds from the public and the Flinders Pier was saved from demolition. The Heritage Listing recently announced is the first of its kind on the Mornington Peninsula.
Reis is also a member of the Flinders Coastal Advisory Group, and recently joined the Board of Saltbush Balnarring Beach.
In his speech, Reis was characteristically humble, and acknowledged that the Flinders pier was located on the land and sea of the Bunarong people.
He also said it was important to congratulate the peninsula’s newest citizens, and welcome them to “our big country”.
“I want to thank my family for their unwavering support from the very start; the people of Flinders who had faith that we could succeed; the Flinders Community Association, and in particular the incredibly hard-working Save Flinders Pier Committee for their effort, courage, tenacity and stoicism; our volunteers & donors; and 45,000 supporters,” he said.
“My deepest appreciation to Cr David Gill who alerted us to the proposed demolition; former mayors Despi O’Connor and Cr Anthony Marsh who stood behind our campaign; council’s John Baker and Hayden Forrest; Federal and state members Zoe McKenzie, Kathrine Burnett-Wake, Sam Groth and Chris Brayne who worked in the background to help us develop the necessary political momentum. And Sir David Attenborough who put his name to whatever we could do to protect the habitat of the Weedy Sea Dragon.
“This campaign was not just for Flinders; but for all Victorians who love what we have on the Mornington Peninsula, and entrust us to look after and protect our endowment. For the divers, swimmers, marine researchers, fishermen and tourists for whom the Flinders pier has a special meaning. And the hundreds of thousands of visitors we receive each year who in turn support our local economy.
“Saving the Flinders Pier was not just about its historic fabric which of course is very important; but equally about protecting a valued and much-loved community asset that belongs to and enjoyed by everyone.
“I want to finish with a quote from the late Trent Williams - marine biologist, scuba diver and one of our most committed volunteers, who died during our campaign in a tragic diving accident. Trent signed everything with a simple phrase: “the voice of the sea speaks to the soul” …a timeless epitaph to remind us of the fragility of our relationship with the sea, and by inference, the enabling role of our piers such as Flinders, in connecting us to the wonders of the marine life that lives below.”
Thanks largely to the work of campaigners, the state government reversed its decision late last year to demolish the historic Flinders Pier, and instead agreed to fund its restoration. Local Flinders groups, including Save Flinders Pier, rallied nearly 45,000 supporters during a 12-month campaign that involved a combined strategy of independent technical studies, strong community advocacy and well organised stakeholder engagement.
The results was a significant outcome for the Mornington Peninsula, a win for divers, visitors and commercial operators.
The pier has now been recognised on the Heritage Victoria Register.
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WE’VE all heard of the Welsh Male Choir, but what about the Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir?
The Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir is the fabulous re-invention of the Welsh Male Choir and the love of music and vocal command, focusing on what women can bring to the art.
Secretary Sue McCarthy said the recognition of the musical director of the Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir, Tom Buchanan, in the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), had highlighted the importance of musical stewardship.
McCarthy said Buchanan had been a motivator for the
new MPWLC, fostering a confidence and commitment to Welsh choir music and singers.
McCarthy said the choir was always looking for new singers and welcomed enquiries.
Recognised for his services to music, particularly choirs, Buchanan has directed the MPWLC, one of only two Welsh ladies choirs in the Southern Hemisphere, since its inception in 2018. He also conducts the Australian Welsh Male Choir, Excelsis Choir and choirs of Kingswood College where he is Head of Music.
It is not only as musical director that Buchanan has made his mark on the music scene. He is currently the conduc-
tor of the Yarra Philharmonic Orchestra, and has conducted performances in the Philippines, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and the USA.
Buchanan was invited to be deputy conductor for the 26th London Welsh Festival of Male Choirs at the Royal Albert Hall in London in 2018.
McCarthy said MPWLC also had an exciting year ahead of them including a series of performances around the peninsula, plus a concert and workshop tour of Wales in September and October.
To join or for more information contact McCarthy on 0416 055 995.
Music to the ears: Tom Buchanan has been recognised for his work with the Welsh male Choir and the emerging Mornington Peninsula ladies Choir.
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INDIGENOUS community members and supporters gathered at The Briars for a day focused on celebrating the survival, continued growth, and access to Indigenous culture.
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A FIRE at the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s waste and recycling depot in Mornington on 23 January has prompted a reminder on the dangers of placing flammable materials in waste.
Just a week after a fire started at the Rye Transfer Station, a fire had to be extinguished at the Outlook resource
recovery centre in Racecourse Road, Mornington.
Thirteen fire trucks attended the fire, which happened just after midday.
While the cause of the latest fire has not been revealed, the council has urged the 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 out the waste and recycling guide, which can be found on the shire website.
THE Water Police Squad has joined forces with some of Victoria Police’s key specialist units in a major effort to bolster safety over the Australia Day weekend.
The effort - involving the Air Wing, Dog Squad and Public Order Response Team - saw police blitz the water and foreshore across Port Phillip Bay from Thursday to Sunday.
Passive alert detection dogs were deployed to boat ramps across the weekend to sniff out vessel operators thinking of taking to the water impaired.
They were supported by local police conducting preliminary breath tests and licence checks.
Inspections were carried out to make sure vessel operators were carrying the required safety equipment like lifejackets, torches and fire extinguishers.
Boat and jet ski rider behaviour was a focus on the water.
The Water Police Squad used police jet skis to support its rapid enforcement, with anyone caught travelling too close to swimmers, ignoring no boating zones or exceeding speed restrictions to face significant fines.
The Air Wing had eyes from the sky while the Public Order Response Team engaged with beachgoers at popular spots across the bay to stop antisocial behaviour.
Victoria Police’s enforcement agency partners including Safer Transport Victoria, Parks Victoria and the Victorian Fisheries Authority were supporting the highly-visible operation.
The Water Police Squad has been out this summer staging proactive patrols across inland and coastal waterways.
It also had special strike teams at key locations targeting anti-social behaviour, water safety and boating offences.
Superintendent Wayne Newman, Specialist Response Division, said police wanted everyone to enjoy Victoria’s beaches and waterways over
the weekend, but safely.
“That’s why we teamed up with a number of specialist and local units to ensure our presence was highly visible,” he said.
“We had zero tolerance for anyone who puts other water users at risk.”
A FREE figure drawing workshop and lunch is part of the relaunch of the Mornington Peninsula Painting and Drawing Group Inc next Tuesday 7 February.
It will be held at the Currawong Community Hall in Mornington from 11am.
A demonstration will be held by Bill Caldwell of the Melbourne Twenty Painters Society followed by lunch and a tutored figure/life drawing session.
Bill Caldwell, a long-time member of the drawing group, said that artists had studied and been inspired by the human form since antiquity.
“It is one of the cornerstones of traditional art,” he said.
“Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Rubens all sought to understand the figure and this study continues today in art schools and studios around the world.
“This tradition is upheld in Mornington at the modern studio of the Mornington Peninsula Painting and Drawing Group.”
The 50 year-old group meets each Tuesday at the Currawong Community Hall with short poses held between 10am and midday and longer poses held between 1 and 3pm.
Committee secretary Annie Hogg said the group gratefully acknowledged the support of the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.
Details: art@bylulu.com.au or text the group conveyor on 0438 438108.
To launch our 2023 season, the Mornington Peninsula Painting and Drawing Group Inc will hold a free figure drawing workshop and light lunch for artists of all abilities.
A demonstration and talk by Twenty Melbourne Painters Society member Bill Caldwell will start at 11am on February 7. It will be followed by a light lunch, then tutored figure drawing in the afternoon. For catering arrangements please RSVP to art@bylulu.com.au or text 0438 438 108
MORE than 2700 people took to the water on Saturday 21 January, all in the name of raising funds for the Portsea Surf Lifesaving Club and their life saving programs and resources.
The day began at 1.20pm with the 2.5km Gold swim, followed by the 500m categories, with the signature 1.5km Portsea Swim Classic rounding out the annual event from 3pm.
The youngest swimmer competing in the Portsea Swim Classic was 12 years old, and the oldest one taking to the waves was Pat Galvin, 89.
The Portsea Swim Classic, one of the Mornington Peninsula’s key summer events, draws a crowd of industry leaders, well-known sporting stars and personalities, as well as Victoria’s leading ocean and pool swimmers.
The 37th event was won by Robbie Dilisson, 23, who stormed home to win the 1.5km Portsea Swim Classic men’s division. Dilisson, from Altona North, won in a time of 13:16.9, finishing ahead of former Australian Dolphins team member, Jordan Merrilees (13:29.8) and Harry Atkins (14:06.0).
Portsea surf life saver Dom Hart was first female home in 1.5km Classic, backing up after finishing third in the 2.5km event an hour earlier. Hart had a comfortable sprint up the beach to win in 14:17.40.
“The conditions were great out there, the tide really helped to push me along,” Hart said after her win. “It’s a such great event to take part in every year.”
Thorpe, from Kenya, claimed second (14:37.8) with Steph Hunter third (14:50.2).
In the junior 1.5km Classic, defending champ Mackie Hunter won for the second consecutive year, and added to her haul, after winning the 2.5km Gold event earlier in the day. Harvey Larke was first male home in
the Junior 1.5km.
The Portsea Swim Classic is one of Victoria’s biggest open water swimming events.
The exciting point-to-point course, which started at The Cutting near Portsea Pier, saw competitors swim in the pristine waters of Weeroona Bay before heading west around
Police Point, along the stunning foreshore of Point Nepean, to finish at Jarman Oval at the historic Quarantine Station in Point Nepean National Park.
In the 2.5km Gold event which opened the day, 17-year-old Tommy Lane from Brighton was first over the line in 22:36.30. Portsea surf life
saver Mackie Hunter, 16, was the first female home in 23:55.1
Sophie Jacka (24:50) and defending champion, Dom Hart (24:52) were second and third placegetters in the women’s 2.5km Gold. Logan Brandi (22:39.9) and Charlie Cornwell (24:23) were the minor placegetters in the men’s event.
The Portsea Swim Classic rounds out the Portsea Classic weekend (January 20-21) which opened on Friday 20 January with the Portsea Bay to Surf – two twilight adventure runs and a walk, through picturesque Point Nepean National Park.
Stephen Dinneen, 43, of Thornbury, won the 9km event with national distance runner, Sarah Billings, 24, from Hawthorn, the first female over the line.
In the under 18 age group, Matilda Cronin, 14, claimed victory and Noah Brown, 16, was first male home.
The event, which was staged in Point Nepean National Park and finished at the Portsea SLSC, saw Sarah Morgan, 52, win the shorter 4.5km event, with Joshua Rendall, 19, first male. 11-year-old Sophie Hall claimed victory in the junior division, with her younger brother James Hall, 9, first male.
Both events, which are volunteerled by members of the Portsea Surf Life Saving Club, are major fundraisers.
All proceeds go directly into supporting the club’s volunteer capabilities for training, lifesaver development and vital equipment.
LAST Year’s flooding crisis on the Mornington Peninsula has left a trail of destruction that authorities are struggling to resolve, but that’s no consolation to flooded-out Merricks’ resident Ian Sharpe.
Sharpe’s complaints to the council are banked up with thousands of potholes and storm water drainage complaints that have plagued the region, with no quick fixes and little end in sight for residents.
His Merricks home is on a dirt road and was flooded with water late last year, but he is still waiting for the council to resolve a long-running storm water problem that sees road water run off directly into his property.
His home is virtually unliveable, but he feels like he has been “ignored”.
“A part of my home was flooded in the rain event in Merricks of 14 November 2022. My lounge room was damaged requiring new plastering, painting and new carpet,” he said.
Sharpe, who is awaiting an insurance estimate, blamed the flooding on “poor road grading and the absence of a culvert and drainage management” in Hellicars Road.
“The rain event saw a river of water coming down my driveway, flooding my lounge and had the rain not eased, the rest of the house would have been impacted,” he said.
Sharpe said a temporary culvert of about one metre either side of my driveway was recently constructed by council workers, but was “not satisfactory”.
“If another rain event occur I doubt the efficacy of this action and I await the shire’s master plan for drainage in Hellicars Road,” he said.
“No remedial grading of the road and resloping has occurred at this stage. I believe that this limited action that has taken place is an acknowledgment of what has occurred to me and my home.”
While he is waiting, Mr Sharpe currently has no “functioning lounge room” with furniture distributed into my dining room and other parts of the home.
“He said had spent a “considerable amount” to temporarily fix the problem, but believed the
council was ultimately responsible.
“None of the reality that I currently am dealing with would be necessary had the shire done the work that I pay my rates towards - this being drainage and adequate and appropriate road management,” he said.
“Again, no drainage and inadequate road maintenance has left me paying for the remedial work to my driveway that will amount to thousands of dollars and living in a portion of my home.
Shire mayor Cr Steve holland acknowledged there was more work to be done at the property.
He said the Hellicars Road was inspected by engineers in November, who determined that some minor works may improve the situation.
“This work requires a large amount of crushed rock and will be completed once the materials and required equipment are available,” he said.
Caption: Merricks resident Ian Sharpe says he has no access to his flooded lounge room but is still waiting for council assistance. Picture: Supplied
WITH a gliding gate opening directly onto the broad waters of Balcombe Estuary and its leafy bushland surrounds, this luxury coastal home graces what is arguably one of Mt Martha’s prime positions. Imagine being steps from Mt Martha’s long sandy beach without even having to cross any roads. Close to all amenities including yacht and life-saving clubs, with shops and restaurants at the end of the street, the home enjoys all the village’s lifestyle spoils, while the
estuary boardwalk provides a tranquil walking trail leading to The Briars park. Offering captivating, stylish new interiors in a stunning blend of coastal and scandi style, the home features fireplaces in the living zones, a master ensuite and dressing room, a dedicated home office at the entrance, and an entertainers kitchen with indoor/outdoor servery bar. Outside, enjoy a lifestyle of luxury and relaxation with a beautiful indoor/outdoor connection, wrap around verandas,
luxury swimming pool, low-maintenance landscaping by renowned Colin Hyett Design, and a deluxe firepit zone. There is also a generous 3-car garage, plus additional workshop to accommodate a tradesman, boat or gym. This is a home to be loved in all seasons with the perfect design and location for entertaining. It truly epitomises the very essence of the finest lifestyle possible that is Mount Martha. n
ADDRESS: 8 Rathgael Avenue, MT MARTHA FOR SALE: $4,000,000 - $4,400,000
DESCRIPTION: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 car, 1156sqm
AGENT: Mark Logue 0418 374 834, Belle Property, 40 Mount Eliza Way, Mount Eliza, 9787 1200
FOR SALE: $900,000 – $950,000
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Ideally positioned near Bentons Square Shopping Centre and with convenient access to Peninsula Link, this family-friendly home will suit investors seeking an immediate return by retaining the existing tenancy or owner occupiers.
For more information contact
Chris Dodds 0418 378 448
FOR SALE: $880,000 – $950,000
Sitting proudly under a namesake palm at the front and looking across the 15th green of the Valley golf course at the rear, this 3 bedroom plus study brick veneer home is superbly located, a mere 600m (approx.) stroll to the golden sands of Safety Beach.
For more information contact
Cameron McDonald 0418 330 916
Stuart Cox 0417 124 707
FOR SALE: $1,250,000
This modern, elevated terrace home offers relaxed marina living packed full of extras. The prime corner location results in an abundance of natural light throughout and offers the feel of a single-level dwelling.
For more information contact
Stuart Cox 0417 124 707
FOR SALE: $980,000 - $1,060,000 + GST if applicable
Land Size – 10,000sqm (2.5 acres approx.)
This vacant parcel is primed and ready for an enterprising new owner to develop it into a superb lifestyle property (STCA) taking advantage of its quiet location and walking distance proximity to the local Tyabb shops and neighbouring Primary and Secondary schools.
For more information contact
Cameron McDonald 0418 330 916
FOR SALE
$770,000 - $990,000 + GST if applicable
22 Watt Road, MORNINGTON
This impressively designed warehouse comes with all the bells and whistles, positioned within a complex of 19 fully occupied warehouses in Mornington’s Boutique Industrial Park. The property offers a main road address being the highly desirable Watt Road.
For more information contact
Stuart Cox 0417 124 707
Jeremy Lewis 0417 047 092
FOR SALE
FROM $570,000 + GST if applicable
Shops 1, 4 & 7/129-133 Beach Street
FRANKSTON
Shop 1 = 219m2 $980,000 plus GST if applicable
Shop 4 = 109m2 $570,000 plus GST - Offered with vacant possession
Shop 7 = 172.1m2 - Leased to Dorevitch Pathology - Opening Soon $640,000 plus GST if applicable
For more information contact
Jeremy Lewis 0417 047 092
Michelle Adams 0407 743 858
FOR LEASE
$3,750 PCM + GST + OUTGOINGS
197 Main Street MORNINGTON
Building area 86sqm (approx.), short-term lease available, onsite car parking, perfect pop-up location. Available now.
For more information contact
Jeremy Lewis 0417 047 092
Michelle Adams 0407 743 858
FOR LEASE
$2,200 PCM + GST + OUTGOINGS
44 High Street HASTINGS
Prime retail/office opportunity available late January located on High Street, Hastings. 97m2 (approx.) Bring your vision and customise your layout. Easily accessible from the large council car park adjoining Coles and other retailers and specialty stores. Inspection is a must.
For more information contact
Michelle Adams 0407 743 858
Jeremy Lewis 0417 047 092
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ADDRESS: 3/19 Bruce Street, MORNINGTON LEASE: From $172 per week + GST + Outgoings
AGENT: Michelle Adams on 0407 743 858 or Jeremy Lewis on 0417 047 092, Jacobs & Lowe Estate Agents, 220 Main Street, Mornington, 5976 5900
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consisting of a gym, games room, storage room, stables and tack and feed.
250 CORDUROY ROAD, LONGWARRY VIC 3816
FOR SALE: $1,950,000 - $2,050,000
Contact Agents: Patty McInnes 0488 257 874 or Miranda Pike 0404 193 205
71 Queen Street, Warragul 5622 3800 delaneypropertyandlivestock.com.au
on approx. 40 acres with pristine views of Mt Baw Baw and Northerly facing views of Bunyip State Forest is this gorgeous 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a generous carport and solar heated pool, as well as an additional room suitable for a study. Currently set up as the ideal horse property while also accommodating cattle or any other livestock, there is no shortage of infrastructure. The property has a four-bay shed with concrete, power, roller doors, an open two-bay hay shed, plus more large shedding
An unprecedented experience of contemporary comfort awaits in a boutique collection of brand-new residences that will redefi ne your idea of luxury family living, leaving no stone unturned in the quest for lifestyle excellence. Wonderfully situated in a central residential pocket footsteps to vibrant cafe culture, and a short stroll from the pristine sands of McCrae beach, these three architecturally-designed freestanding residences offer a fantastic opportunity for young families, investors or holiday-makers to settle into a calming coastal lifestyle.
Experience understated beauty and individuality of design with each home boasting a fantastic dual-level, 4-bedroom layout. The rear dwelling covets a reverse fl oor plan with kitchen, living and dining spaces opening to a vast balcony terrace for alfresco enjoyment, whilst the two front properties offer a choice of master suites over two levels, with walk-in robes and ensuite bathrooms.
Dromana Shop 6,Dromana Hub Shopping Centre 5907 5511 IMPACTREALTYGROUP.COM.AU SHANE POPE 0400 335 589 shane.pope@impactrealtygroup.com.au
7MATE, 8.30pm
After forgettable roles in Green Lantern and X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds strikes gold as the foul-mouthed, devil-may-care “hero”, displaying impeccable comic timing and blazing chemistry with his co-stars, including love interest Vanessa (Morena Baccarin). In an entertaining R-rated ride pumped with irony, violence and pop culture gags, Reynolds is neurotic Wade Wilson, who acquires amazing healing abilities after taking part in an experiment to save his life.
SBS, 8.30pm
TEN, 7.30pm
FRIDAY
ABC TV PLUS, 8.30pm
Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston (right) puts in a career-high turn in this compelling biopic about Dalton Trumbo, Hollywood’s top screenwriter in 1947 until he was blacklisted for his political beliefs. Directed by Jay Roach, this interesting character study of a real-life historical figure is an entertaining enough attempt to pay tribute to the man who wrote classic films such as Spartacus and Roman Holiday Co-stars Helen Mirren and Diane Lane.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 From Paris To Rome With Bettany Hughes: Paris, Annecy And The Cote D’azur. Part 1 of 4.
(R) Part 1 of 4.
Joanna Lumley’s Hidden Caribbean. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2.
Movin’ To The Country. (R)
Plus
7.30. (R)
4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30
8.30 American Presidency With Bill Clinton. (Premiere) Hosted by President Bill Clinton.
9.20 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (MA15+) Part 1 of 5.
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 War Of The Worlds. (Final, MA15+a)
11.40 Vikings. (MA15+sv, R) 4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Stunning scenery? Tick. Michael Portillo ditching locomotives for walking boots and a cosy purple beanie? Tick again. In this breathtaking series soaking up the vistas of the Pyrenees, Portillo invites viewers on a journey as he walks stretches of the stunning mountain range between Spain and France. It’s a pilgrimage of introspection and physical challenge as the Great British Railway Journeys presenter takes on the snowy peaks and reflects on his 70th year.
Britain’s hilarious game show that pushes comedians to their brink finally gets a much-anticipated Aussie version, hosted by Gold Logie-winning comedian Tom Gleeson (Hard Quiz). If you haven’t tuned in for the British hit, Gleeson sums the show up quite succinctly as “comedians humiliating themselves… that’s kind our whole deal!”. Featuring contestants Julia Morris, Luke McGregor, Jimmy Rees, Nina Oyama and Danielle Walker, along with Gleeson’s sidekick Tom Cashman, tune in for the silly, head-scratching and gleeful challenges, which will see one comedian emerge as the victor. It’s a delightfully silly distraction.
Julia Morris is a contestent on Taskmaster Australia.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Challenger. Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat. From the SCG.
11.30 To Be Advised.
12.45 The Good Doctor. (Ma, R) The doctors work against time and their own personal safety to save the lives of those around them.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. International news including interviews with people from the world of business, politics, media and sports.
5.00 Seven Early News.
5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The Honesty Box creates drama.
9.05 Kardashians: The Billion Dollar Dynasty. (Malns) Explores the success of the Kardashian family, beginning with a look at Kim.
6.30 The Project. Special guests include Paul Rudd.
7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (Premiere, PGl) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.
8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+av) As Muncy tries to fit in with the squad, a home invasion and kidnapping leads the SVU to a shocking discovery. 10.30
Los Angeles. (Mav, R) Roberta Deeks comes into town.
CBS Mornings.
6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.
7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.
7.30 Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens: Greece. Part 3 of 3.
8.30 Van Der Valk. (Mav, R) Part 1 of 3. Piet Van der Valk investigates the deaths of two innocents with no connection to each other.
10.05 The Larkins. (PG, R) The lives of a working-class family.
10.50 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events.
11.05 The Larkins. (Ms, R) Mariette agrees to stay for the summer.
11.55 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)
12.35 Unforgotten. (Mal, R)
1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Scotland: A Wild Year: Summer. (PG) Part 2 of 4.
8.30 Inside Central Station: W3
Restoration And St James Tunnels. (PGa, R) Narrated by Shane Jacobson.
9.25 Lighthouses: Building The Impossible: The Wolf Rock. (PG, R) Part 1 of 3.
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Gomorrah. (MA15+s, R)
1.25 Das Boot. (Mlnv, R) 3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (Return) Charlie Albone, Adam Dovile and Melissa King transform a backyard into a stunning space. Johanna Griggs and Pete Colquhoun visit an amazing home that takes indoor/outdoor living to the next level.
8.30 To Be Advised.
1.35 RSPCA Animal Rescue. (R) The RSPCA rescues more than 200 dogs from a squalid puppy farm.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Three contestants go head-to-head in a test of brain power for the chance to win $1 million.
5.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
6.25 Better Date Than Never.
(PG, R) Olivia’s first ever date ends with a question mark.
7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.
7.30 Call The Midwife. (Ma) Trixie is assigned to a complicated case.
8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) After the body of an unknown man is found in a theatre, DCI Barnaby and DS Winter investigate.
10.05 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) Two of the suspects are interviewed again.
10.50 Miniseries: Come Home. (Malsv, R)
11.50 Rage Goes Retro. (MA15+adlhnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys: The Lunatic Express. (PGa, R) Chris Tarrant travels across Kenya.
8.30 Portillo In The Pyrenees: A Quest Of Identity. (PG) Part 1 of 4. Michael Portillo treks along the Pyrenees mountain range between the French-Spanish border.
9.30 Britain By Beach. (PG, R) Part 4 of 4.
10.25 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman: Escaping Hitler. (Ma, R)
11.15 Atlanta. (Ml, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.
ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
5.30
6am WorldWatch.
9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon
Dave Gorman:
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Big Bash League Grand Final Pre-Game. Pre-game coverage of the Grand Final.
7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Grand Final.
11.30 MOVIE: Grown Ups 2. (2013, PGlnsv, R) After moving back to his home town with his family, a man and his friends learn some surprising lessons. Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Get Arty. (R) Artists complete art projects to encourage kids of all ages to get creative.
5.00 My Greek Odyssey: Chalki And Karpathos. (PG, R) Hosted by Peter Maneas.
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6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 For The Love Of Pets. (Premiere, PGm) Narrated by Jai Courtney.
8.30 MOVIE: The Dry. (2020, MA15+alv)
A Federal Agent returns to his hometown in regional Victoria to attend the funeral of a childhood friend. Eric Bana, Matt Nable, Genevieve O’Reilly.
10.45 MOVIE: Six Degrees Of Separation. (1993, Mlns, R) Stockard Channing.
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Take Two. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30
Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
6.30 The Project.
7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Graham is joined by Claire Foy.
8.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGl, R) Comedy game show featuring comedians performing a series of tricky tasks.
9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Celebrity guests include Tom Holland.
10.30 Just For Laughs Australia. (Mls, R)
11.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+als, R)
11.30 The Project. (R)
12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
Please note: Due to major storm damage of our building we have temporarily moved to shop 7/68
6.00 Nine News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Space Invaders. (Return, PGa) Experts help people declutter their lives.
8.30 MOVIE: Shooter. (2007, MA15+lv, R)
A sniper tries to prove his innocence after he is framed by rogue elements within the government. Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Kate Mara.
11.00 MOVIE: Stronger. (2017, MA15+l) Jake Gyllenhaal.
1.10 Mega Zoo. (PG, R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG)
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12.10pm MOVIE: The Railway Children. (1970) 2.25 MOVIE: Shalako. (1968, PG)
4.45 MOVIE: Red River. (1948) 7.30 MOVIE: The Magnificent Seven. (1960, PG) 10.10 MOVIE: The Magnificent Seven Ride! (1972, M) 12.05am Late Programs.
6am Children’s Programs.
1.30pm Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 Motor Racing. Formula E World C’ship. Diriyah
6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Three new lifeguards join the team.
6.30 Jamie Oliver: Together. Jamie Oliver prepares dishes for a picnic.
7.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv) Rear Admiral Ted Gordon is abducted.
8.30 FBI: International. (Mav) Raines gets the chance to prove his field skills when a Bulgarian concert hall filled with multinational student performers and their families is held hostage by a group of Albanian terrorists.
10.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) Gibbs and Fornell’s crusade comes to a climax.
12.30 Home Shopping. (R)
5.00 Hour Of Power.
Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. (Return) 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00
(PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00
News. 12.30 Landline: Summer Series. (Final, R) 12.55 Movin’ To The Country. (Final, R) 1.25 Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens. (R) 2.25 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 3.25 Victoria. (PG, R)
4.15 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R)
5.00 Australia’s Wild Odyssey. (R)
6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG) Hosted by Fiona Bruce.
7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.
7.30 Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures. (PG, R) Part 3 of 3.
8.20 Vera. (PGa, R) DCI Vera Stanhope investigates when the body of a popular local GP is found in the back of a burnt-out car.
9.50 Wreck. (Final, MA15+v, R) Jamie needs to rally his new friends.
10.40 Operation Buffalo. (Malv, R)
11.35 Making Child Prodigies. (R)
1.05 Les Misérables. (Mav, R)
2.05 Victoria. (PG, R)
2.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Classic Countdown. (Final, PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Blue Water Safari. (PG) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00
Going Places. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00
Surf Life Saving. IronMan and IronWoman
Series. Round 6. 3.00 Figure Skating.
European Championships. Highlights. 4.30
Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 4.40
Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R)
5.30 WWII Battles For Europe. (PGaw, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Egypt: The Treasure Of The Sacred Bulls. Follows a team of archaeologists.
9.00 Mysteries From The Grave: Titanic. (PG, R) Goes below decks to explore the 1912 sinking of the RMS Titanic
10.30 Scotland: In Search Of Sir Walter Scott. (PG, R) A look at the legacy of Sir Walter Scott.
11.35 24 Hours In Emergency: Best Laid Plans. (Ma, R)
1.30 Murder Case. (MA15+l, R)
4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6.00 NBC Today.
7.00 Weekend Sunrise.
10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) Highlights from the past week.
12.00 Motor Racing. Bathurst 12 Hour.
5.00 Seven News At 5.
5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Grant Bowler.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Australian Idol. (PGl)
8.45 Maternal. (Premiere, Mals) Three women face the challenge of balancing motherhood with being doctors in the NHS.
9.45 What The Killer Did Next: Megan Newton. (Return, Mav) Hosted by Philip Glenister.
10.45 Born To Kill? Paul Bernardo And Karla Homolka – The Schoolgirl Killers. (MA15+)
11.45 Autopsy USA. (Mad, R)
12.45 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Drive TV. (R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R)
7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 The Coolangatta Gold 2022. (R) 11.00 For The Love Of Pets.
(PGm, R) 12.00 Great Barrier Reef: A Living
Treasure. (PG, R) 1.00
6.00 Nine News Sunday.
7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls) The social experiment continues.
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.40 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.
10.10 The First 48: Officer Down. (Mal)
11.05 Manhunt: The Wests. (MA15+av, R)
12.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav, R)
12.50 Explore TV. (R)
1.20 He Said/She Said. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Sunday Project.
A look at the day’s news.
7.30 Australian Survivor. Returning players and new faces battle it out on the beaches of Samoa.
9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) After a Japanese sailor is murdered on American soil, the NCIS team must find the killer before the wrong person is accused and the case triggers a diplomatic crisis. Captain Milius makes a personal request.
10.00 FBI. (Mv, R) A woman is kidnapped from her home.
11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.
12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away. 10.10 Late Programs.
6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.
8.00 Back Roads: Pyramid Hill And Nhill, Victoria. (PG)
8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.
9.15 Media Watch. (PG)
Hosted by Paul Barry.
9.35 Q+A. Public affairs program.
10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 12.40
Parliament Question Time. 1.40 Father
Brown. (Mv, R) 2.25 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (PG, R) 3.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00
One Plus One. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30
7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Darcey Bussell’s Royal Roadtrip: Norfolk. Part 3 of 4.
8.30 Heritage Rescue: Stowe House. Nick Knowles follows the $70 million restoration of Stowe House in Buckinghamshire.
9.25 Secrets Of Playboy: Predators’ Ball. (MA15+) Takes a look at the Mansion parties and how keeping its celebrity guests happy became a priority.
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Partisan. (Mv)
11.40 Mr Mercedes. (MA15+av, R)
4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.
9.15 Starstruck. (Premiere, PG) Ordinary members of the public team up in trios to transform into some of the world’s biggest music icons.
10.30 Australia: Now And Then. (Mal, R)
11.30 Busted In Bangkok. (Madv, R)
12.30 Australia’s Most Amazing Homes. (PG, R)
1.30 Emergency Call. (PGa, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The social experiment continues.
9.00 Big Miracles. (Premiere, Mam) Follows 10 couples and singles on IVF.
10.00 Nine News Late.
10.30 New Amsterdam. (Return, Mam)
11.20 The Equalizer. (Mv, R)
12.10 Almost Family. (Mas) 1.00 Hello SA.
(PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 Australian Survivor. Returning players and new faces battle it out on the beaches of Samoa.
9.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv)
The Fugitive Task Force is thrown for a loop when it discovers that the abductor of a disgraced state police detective is connected to a recent mass shooter case known as The Summer Camp Massacre.
11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.
12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.
1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
Most Secret
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Who Do You Think You Are?
US: Matthew Broderick. (PG) Matthew Broderick explores his roots.
8.30 U.S. And The Holocaust: The Homeless, TempestTossed. (M) Part 3 of 3.
10.50 SBS World News Late.
11.20 Antidisturbios. (Premiere, Malv)
12.15 Unit One. (MA15+a, R) 1.40 Cacciatore: The Hunter. (MA15+v, R) 3.50 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Hard Quiz. (Return, PG)
8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Return)
A satirical news program.
9.00 Utopia. (PG, R) Tony is close to finishing a major report.
9.25 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
Hosted by Adam Hills.
10.10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)
10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business.
(R) 11.25 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 12.55
Parliament Question Time. 1.55 Rage.
(MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 One Plus One. (R) 4.30
The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Wildlife ER: Brought Back From The Brink. (Premiere) Takes a look at the RSPCA wildlife hospital.
8.35 My Grandparents’ War: Keira Knightley. (PG) Part 2 of 4. Keira Knightley retraces the footsteps of her grandparents during World War II.
9.30 Bloodlands. The search leads to an abandoned house.
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Cargo. (MA15+a)
12.00 Thin Blue Line. (MA15+av, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) As the auditions continue, more hopefuls strive to prove they have what it takes.
9.15 Quantum Leap. (PGalv) Ben leaps to flashy ’70s Las Vegas and into the body of promising young boxer on the eve of a big title fight.
11.15 Inside Belmarsh Prison. (MA15+av, R) Part 2 of 2.
12.15 MOVIE: The Flip Side. (2018, Mls, R) Emily Taheny.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Seven Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The social experiment continues.
9.05 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Return) Andy Lee is joined by a panel of comedians and 100 Aussies to explore the fun behind the facts.
10.05 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.
10.35 To Be Advised.
11.30 La Brea. (Mv, R)
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.10 It’s All Greek To Me. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 Australian Survivor. Returning players and new faces battle it out on the beaches of Samoa.
9.00 NCIS. (Mv, R) The NCIS team investigates the murder of a navy officer who was killed while driving home a recently released inmate and discovers a link to gang activity. Gibbs helps Palmer deal with a personal trauma.
11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.
12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Cronulla Riots. (Ma) A look at the 2005 Cronulla Riots.
8.30 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. (M) Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a look at the world of sport and catch up with the stars of yesteryear.
9.30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (MA15+l, R) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge.
10.35 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. (MA15+l, R)
11.35 Autopsy USA. (Mad, R) 12.35 Filthy Rich. (Mads, R) 1.35 RSPCA Animal Rescue. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mals) The social experiment continues.
9.00 Under Investigation: The Man In The Hole. (Return, Mlv)
Presented by Liz Hayes.
10.00 Nine News Late.
10.30 To Be Advised.
11.30 Ordinary Joe. (Premiere, Mav)
12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Living On The Coast. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 The Dog House Australia. (Return, PG) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.
8.40 Fire Country. (PGa) A vegetation fire gets tricky for the crew when a panicked horse refuses to leave a burning barn.
9.40 Bull. (PGlv, R) Chunk does his daughter a favour and convinces Bull to represent a teenager on trial for robbery.
11.30 The Project. (R)
12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
I rang Morn Pen Council before Australia Day expressing my disappointment there was to be no encouragement of citizens to gather at the shire’s namesake Mornington Park with any sort of fanfare or entertainment. I asked is there even not going to be a raising of our country’s flag. The indefinite answer seemed to be no.
My point is this: as there are many interests in the 26 January date, let us rationalise our thoughts.
Our Australian way of life can be celebrated at any time of the year. Simply choose another date. I suggest say the 1st March, still warm enough for family picnics and cool enough to enjoy ‘Hog’s ’ prawns and steak on the barbie. We are many who have come across the seas, most escaping conflict, to come to this peaceful beautiful country, seeking peace.
It was long ago that Europeans first arrived on these shores and were not welcomed by the indigenous peoples, and most of us regret the brutality which occurred at that time.
I feel we should not use the 26 Jan for general Australian celebrations out of deep respect for indigenous people, who can honour their ancestors and rename the day what they deem fit, remembering that it was long ago and today together we go forward with respect and love for each other as one humanity on our planet earth.
Monica Martini, MorningtonI see repeatedly that “more considerate” (joke) dog walkers have trained their dogs to poop IN THE PLASTIC BAG.
Unfortunately, the dog has not been trained to carry the bag and put it in the bin.
The bag is just left beside the footpath!
I trust these careless dog walkers read this and pick up.Meanwhile three story building approvals, million dollar houses. Money, out of our pockets, into theirs. One day at a time. Breathing easily, slowly, from the diaphragm.
Warwick Spinaze, TootgarookAs a local to the Mt Martha shops I am intrigued by the council attitude towards people who park their cars on the two median strips at the beach end of Watson Rd.
On most busy days the cars parked there can be fairly sure of a visit from a council officer to issue a $111.00 fine. To me this seems a little harsh given the free-for-all parking that generally exists in this part of Mt Martha.
I have seen cars triple parked on the North side of Watson Rd on very busy days. There is a single sign on one median strip helpfully indicating “Outdoor Dining” but no indication of any parking prohibition.
Unless this is a deliberate revenue raising ploy (a nearly guaranteed $800 for each pass by a council officer) by council then surely it is not unreasonable to add a couple of ‘No Parking’ signs to the existing pole. Maybe then the vegetation will have a better chance to survive.
Dr Ross Hudson, Mount MarthaThe Mornington Peninsula Council concerns relating to issues from Ryman and protecting the green wedge to the use of jets ski are about as useful as Scott Morrison thoughts and prayers.
Craig Thomson, Rye
Our new local State MP Sam Groth wants more no boating zones along the foreshore. That is pointless given that VicPol and Parks Victoria don’t enforce the existing no boating zone which is clearly marked on the map at the Safety Beach boat ramp and by signs on the beach at the no boating zone whilst such zones are specifically covered in the booklet covering matters that must be known when applying for a Marine Licence .
The water police just cruise by the existing
zone ignoring the multiple jet skis and other boats that moor in the no boating zone on weekends and public holidays and the vessels that regularly pass through the existing zone.
Our mayor, Steve Holland, wants the 5 knot zone extended out to 500 metres. Obviously he doesn’t know it is already set at 500 metres.
Lee Chapman, Safety Beach
When is the Andrews State Government going to appoint an Administrator to the Mornington Peninsula Shire?
Obviously a majority of the Shire Councillors are not interested in truly representing the ratepayers whose interests they were elected to protect.
These Councillors couldn’t be bothered to attend the online meeting called to discuss taking action on behalf of the ratepayers they are supposed to represent! Too busy doing what?
They are paid by the ratepayers, they are supposed to represent, but instead neglected their responsibilities as councillors!
If they are not prepared to act for their employers Andrews should at least act to ensure good governance of the Mornington Shire.
Is it coincidence that VCAT announced approval of the Ryman development in the Greenwedge of the Mornington Peninsula at Mount Eliza when the Councillors were having Christmas doing nothing and too busy to even care about what happens to our Shire?
Are these Councillors now happy their neglect will detrimentally impact on the nearby residents of Kunyung Road, Mount Eliza generally and especially students at the Kunyung Primary School.
David James, MorningtonFurther to “Paved in Gold” (Letters, 24/01/2023) in regards to the Shire footpath project. We live on a busy thoroughfare in Rosebud and were told that we were to contribute (“Your liability for the project”) towards a footpath. It wasn’t on our side of the street or our street address as we
live on a corner. Ten years ago we paid $334.14. Regularly we see people using the footpath but I am certain there are just as many who are still walking on the road or the grass. Good perk getting a footpath.
Judi Loughridge, RosebudPell – an innocent convicted man is the only way to describe the travesty of justice metered out to Cardinal George Pell.
Several protagonists should apologise for such an injustice.
Pell was the strength behind the beginning of the Melbourne Response, pre-empting Towards Healing. His attempts to redress the wrong within the church were ignored.
Those against the man were hell-bent on his destruction.
Although he strenuously denied such erroneous claims from various quarters, the media’s doggedness was relentless.
They deemed him guilty even before the courts came into play. Talk about guilty by the media!
It bared its teeth, and many joined in, believing the written word over the truth of one man and the legal system.
But in all things true, he showed courage and deep Faith whilst in jail to emerge when the seven judicial team stated that there was a high possibility that an innocent person was convicted and that there was not enough evidence to form a standard of proof—a most unusual statement by an appeal court.
Although the police presented 26 charges, not one stood up to the legal process. The media, of course, called foul. No doubt they will continue to pursue the late Cardinal beyond the grave.
There is a survivor network, and they were astounded that Cardinal Pell was found guilty and rejoiced when found not guilty. They are also ashamed that so many took delight in his untimely death. Indeed the Devil at work!
Anne Kruger, Rye
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
AT today’s Council meeting of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings, the Secretary of the Musicians’ Association, Melbourne, wrote asking permission to hold a picnic in the Frankston Park on Sunday.
The applicant pointed out that owing to the members of this Association being employed continuously in the theatres and other places of amusement it was impossible to hold the annual outing on any day but Sunday. A guarantee was given that only members with their families would be present, and that everything would be conducted to the satisfaction of the Council.
Cr. May: There is a principle concerned here. I would like to know on what lines the picnic would be run.
I don’t want to be narrow.
The Shire Secretary said he recently refused the use of the park for a Jewish picnic on Sunday.
They came to Frankston all the same and held their picnic on the beach. He heard no objection raised, and it seemed to him the Council might as well allow the park to be used where they would have control and gain revenue.
Cr. Oates moved that the use of the park be not granted for Sunday picnics. If these people cared to hold their picnics on the beach that was their look out. It would not be to the advantage of Frankston to encourage Sunday picnics.
Cr. Gerrand seconded, and said he would be sorry to see the Council legalise Sunday sports.
Cr. Jones said he took a broadminded view. What was the difference if the picnic was held on the beach or park?
These people were up against conditions they could not overcome and the Council had no right to put obstacles in the way of them holding their picnic on the only day available.
The Council was assured that the Musicians would conduct their picnic in a proper way.
Cr. Longmuir: Let these people do the same as others who, when they want a picnic, shut their shops and take a holiday. The people want to grab all the pennies.
Cr. Jones: They are in the hands of the Philistines and cannot do as they like.
The motion on being put was declared carried. Cr. Jones called for a division, which resulted as follows: For the motion: Crs. Walker, Oates, Wells, Longmuir, McLean, Gerrand, and Armstrong.
Against: Crs. Alden, Jones, Unthank, Gray, and May.
Cr. Howell came in late and did not vote. ***
IT does not seem to be generally known that the “safety first” rule along roads provide that pedestrians observe the contrary rule to that of drivers.
The rule of the road in this State is that drivers of all vehicles should keep to the left, consequently pedestrians should walk to the right when walking along the road.
This is a world recognised, but unwritten law.
The reason is that drivers of vehicles are not so frequently over taken by other drivers; they are much more easily seen, and very much less vulnerable on account of their greater bulk.
Pedestrians, on the other hand, with their backs to fast–driven vehicles, are
dependent upon their hearing, and the vigilance of all drivers for their safety, and as their eyes are usually fixed on objects in front of them, they are safer on the opposite side of the road from vehicles going the same way. There they are more usually out of harm’s way from all vehicles from behind, while they can easily step off the road out of the way, from all vehicles they can both see and hear approaching traffic.
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THE Frankston Pictures were crowded out last Saturday night, when Agnes Ayres and Marion Davies were the featured artists.
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WHILST driving a milk cart owned by his father, Mr. Mark Peters, of the Aldershot Dairy, Frankston, a lad named Peters, on Sunday, received injuries. The horse bolted and when he noticed that the vehicle was likely to collide with the verandah posts of Frankston House, he jumped out and in doing so fell heavily on the hard road. He was attended to by Dr. Maxwell, and is now doing well.
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COMPLAINT was recently made that Stony Point railway station is inadequate for the needs of the two sets of passengers arriving at the same time from opposite directions, and it was stated that the 46 miles journey from Stony Point to Melbourne, takes 2 hours and 40 minutes, is rendered more tedious by reason of the fact that the train stops at most of the suburban stations near Melbourne, picking up passengers, whose numbers inconvenience those who have come a longer distance.
The Railway Commissioners state
that they recognise the station facilities at Stony Point are limited, although on all except a few holiday occasions they are adequate; but in any case an extension of these facilities would be interfered with and made expensive by the unfavorable contour of the immediately adjoining land.
It is further stated that the daily train from Stony Point occupies less than one hour and a half in travelling to Melbourne, and runs non-stop from Mordialloc to Glenhuntly (Mentone excepted), but for the convenience of passengers desirous of joining the tramway system, etc., and for the purpose of discharging perishable produce such as milk, fruit, fish, etc., stops are made at all stations from Caulfield to Melbourne. ***
ON the motion of Crs Gray and Wells at the Council meeting this afternoon it was resolved to take a referendum on the 17th of February on the question of handing over the old cricket reserve to the Education department for the High School.
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MISS Ethel O’Grady, daughter of Mr. W. H. O’Grady, J.P., of Frankston, was recently appointed travelling representative for J. C. Williamson’s Theatrical enterprise.
Miss O’Grady was recently touring Japan, but at present is travelling in China.
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MR. Statton, who has occupied the position of station-master at Frankston for the last nine months, was the guest of a number of friends at the Pier Hotel on Tuesday evening.
The object of the gathering was to wish him farewell and present him with
a little gift subscribed by residents of Frankston.
Mrs. Taylor made an ideal hostess, and the evening passed pleasantly to the accompaniment of music, song and story.
Mr. W. Crawford Young, who presided, proposed the toast of “Our Guest,” and in so doing referred to the many amiable qualities that had made Mr. Statton a general favorite with the people of the district, both in a business connection and socially.
Messrs. McDonald, D. Dodd, C. Tait, A. Taylor, P. Lyon and others also spoke to the toast, which was honored enthusiastically.
Mr. Statton responded in suitable terms. ***
THE shallow depth of the water and the berthing facilities at Port Melbourne were again very adversely criticised last week by Capt. Cameron, of the H.M.S. Ormunz, and he recommended the dredging of 1200 feet, which the Harbor Trust estimates would cost £100,000.
If that same amount of money was spent in wharfing facilities in Westernport good, deep water wharfage would be assured, and furthermore the continual expense ever increasing year by year, with the great depth of the draft of steamers in keeping the requisite depth, would not be incurred, because from the soundings taken last year when the Bay was re-surveyed, showed that the depth is being increased, while in Port Phillip difficulty is experienced in keeping the channel of sufficient depth ***
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 31 Jan & & 2 Feb 1923
OLD Peninsula fell just short of their target against Sorrento in a high scoring one-day thriller last Saturday.
Sorrento batted first, and put 213 runs on the bord. Opener Corey Harris top scored with 51 runs.
Old Peninsula struggled early during their run chase, falling to 2/16. Wade Pelzer came in at number three and grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck.
Pelzer put on a brilliant display. He smashed 112 runs before being caught out.
Unfortunately for Pelzer, he didn’t get much support from his teammates. Wickets fell around him for most of the afternoon. At 7/190 Pelzer was finally sent back to the sheds, and the rest of the side followed shortly afterwards.
Sorrento made quick work of the tail end. They bowled Old Peninsula out for 201, 13 runs short of victory.
Long Island picked up a good win on Saturday. They chased down Baden Powell’s total of 186 in the final over of the day.
Langwarrin were victorious in their one day match against Baxter last Saturday. They successfully defended their total of 185.
At Pat Rollo Reserve, Pines got the better of Red Hill.
SOMERVILLE scored a hard fought final over win against Moorooduc on Saturday.
Moorooduc set Somerville a target of 207 to score to win. Their innings was guided by an excellent partnership between Madushanka Perera, who scored 67 not out, and Dewayne Bowden, who scored 49.
Somerville lost two early wickets, but opener Brenton Alp steadied the ship. His knock of 80 kept his side in the hunt.
The game went down to the wire, but Somerville eventually hit the winning runs in the final over. They won with just three wickets to spare.
Dromana picked up a victory at home against Flinders last weekend.
Dromana set their opponents a target of 201 to chase down. Opener Sam Fowler was excellent, scoring 83 runs.
Sam Gove’s brilliant knock of 93 nearly got Flinders over the line, but his side fell just short. They ended up
running out of time - at stumps they were just short of victory at 7/192.
Heatherhill bowled out Seaford Tigers to grab a win at Belvedere Reserve last weekend. Mornington also joined the winner’s list by beating Mt Eliza.
A TAIL end collapse has cost Main Ridge a win against Delacombe Park.
Delacombe Park batted first, and played well. They scored 218 runsDaniel Streker top scored with 52 not out.
Main Ridge also put in a good performance with bat in hand for the majority of their innings. The runs were spread evenly across the top order, and at 6/191 they had victory in their
sights.
With time beginning to work against them, the tail end faltered. Main Ridge collapsed, ending up all out for 212.
Ben Bradley-Bridge’s four wickets were crucial for Delacombe Park.
At RF Miles Reserve, the one day clash between Hastings and Seaford went down to the final over.
Hastings batted first, and scored 178 runs. Seaford chipped away at their target, but time was getting away from them.
With just three balls left to spare and two wickets in hand, Seaford dragged themselves over the line. Scott Manders’ unbeaten 65 proved to be the difference between the two sides.
Carrum Downs scored a win on Saturday, taking the points against Rose-
bud. Crib Point also picked up a good win against Carrum.
A PAIR of brilliant individual performances was the highlight of a highscoring clash between Tootgarook and Balnarring on Saturday.
Tootgarook first drop batter Matthew Whelan was awesome. He blasted 15 boundaries, nine of them maximums, on his way to an unbeaten 121. His side scored 3/214 during their innings.
Balnarring wouldn’t take defeat lying down. Opener Luke Hewitt exerted his influence on that match, going on to score a century of his own.
Buoyed by Hewitt’s valiant effort, Balnarring got over the line. They won with seven wickets still left to spare,
and six overs to play.
Tyabb hit the winning runs against Rye in the final over of the match last weekend.
The two sides played at Bunguyan Reserve. Rye batted first, and finished their 40 overs at 6/190.
Tyabb had to fight for it, but they managed to grab all the points. The runs were spread across the entire top order - Jarrod White top scored with 57 from 104 balls.
Tyabb wrapped up the win with just three deliveries left in the match.
Boneo defeated Ballam Park in a competitive match on Saturday. Pearcedale and Frankston YCW rounded out the winner’s list with good wins over Mt Martha and Skye respectively.
In
The ’Buds re-entered State League for the 2019 season finishing eighth in State 5, not competing in a pandemicravaged 2020 then seventh in an interrupted 2021 before hitting rock bottom last year.
Rosebud won just two games in 2022 amassing nine points in all with a minus 54 goal difference.
Clearly the ’Buds were the worst team on the peninsula.
The senior coaching position had become a poisoned chalice that had seen Pat Sabatino, Tommy McShane, Mark Pagliarulo, Ryan Monk and Stef Papaluca come and go.
Now it was Truman’s turn but many critics wrote off his chances of turning things around before he’d even held his first session.
Yet from the outset there have been positive signs and Truman sees no reason why that won’t continue.
“It’s been good and I’ve been impressed by the turnout we had from my very first session before Christmas,” he said.
“We’ve averaged around 26, 27 players turning up to training which has been positive and the committee has been very supportive.
“Everything I’ve asked for they’ve got for me.
“Sometimes committees want to run before they can walk but not this committee.
“They have a bright outlook and they know where they want to go but they also realise it’s about small steps and bits of improvement.”
Truman has signed a number of young players including Tom Donoghue, Jacob Bigg, Luka Varga and Davis Markulin while experienced midfielder Corey Osorio has signed on for another season.
“Donoghue is a young centre back who will improve with time,” Truman said.
“Bigg is a left-sided player who is good with the ball and Varga is an energetic midfielder who can assist with a goal.
“All three need to improve on playing without the ball and that’s something we’ll work on.”
Donoghue, Bigg and Varga have been involved in the junior boys NPL program with local clubs.
Markulin is a forward and was part of Skye United’s reserves championship side last season but has linked up
with his brother Jakob at Rosebud.
Another new signing is Julien Dos Santos, who played with Northern Falcons last season and has been on the books of Dandenong City and Moreland City.
“Julien’s an experienced central midfielder, very good on the ball, very composed,” Truman added.
The signings are unlikely to end there.
“I’m looking for an experienced goalkeeper and perhaps a centre forward.
“I have a young striker who I think could be really good but he hasn’t played for a year and he’s a bit raw at this stage.”
Truman has hired Mount Eliza cofounder Pete McLoughlin as his assistant while Shane Caulfield and Marty Phillips are in charge of the reserves.
In NPL2 news Langwarrin lost 2-1 to NPL heavyweight Bentleigh Greens at Kingston Heath Soccer Complex on Saturday morning.
Langy took a first-half lead after Brad Blumenthal sent Jeremy Min Fa down the right and his cross was
finished by Archie Macphee inside the six-yard box.
Both sides rung the changes on the hour mark and the Greens scored twice in the last 20 minutes.
Langy has now taken on three established NPL clubs – Oakleigh Cannons, Dandenong Thunder and the Greens –taking the lead against all three, eventually drawing with Oakleigh and losing to the others.
Significantly Macphee has hit the target in all three games.
If the Scot maintains his consistency he’ll leapfrog John Kuol’s record at Lawton Park which stands at 10 goals during the 2018 NPL season.
In State 1 news Mornington has released its pre-season schedule. Here it is:
Saturday 4 February: v Dandenong City, Dallas Brooks Park, 10am seniors, 12 noon reserves; Saturday 11 February: v Doveton, Waratah Reserve, KO TBC; Saturday 18 February: v Clifton Hill, Dallas Brooks Park, KO TBC; Saturday 25 February: v Whittlesea United Dallas Brooks Park, KO TBC; Thursday 2 March: v
Mazenod, Dallas Brooks Park, 7pm.
The Seagulls may announce new signings next week.
In State 2 news Peninsula Strikers won two friendlies in four days starting with Wednesday’s 3-1 home win against White Star Dandenong with goals from Huss Chehimi, Jai Power and Marcelo Rojas.
Chehimi’s 25-metre screamer was a highlight while Cal Bradbury starred and controlled the contest.
On Saturday Strikers beat Chelsea 4-0 at Centenary Park with goals from Cassius Delaney (2), Bradbury and Riley Anderton.
Strikers have been impressed with the form of 18-year-old left back Jordy May from Mornington.
Experienced defender Andrew Goff is yet to join the exodus from Mornington but has trained with Strikers since December.
In contrast State 2 rival Skye United leaked nine goals in five days starting with a 4-0 loss to Langwarrin’s under21s on Tuesday night then going down 5-1 to Collingwood on Saturday. The other local State 2 outfit
Frankston Pines lost 4-0 to Casey Comets at Monterey Reserve last weekend.
Casey had a large squad of players – twice as many as Pines – with the home team having to rely on a 13-man squad due to injury and other commitments.
Meanwhile the Australia Cup first preliminary round involving local State 4 and State 5 teams will be held on the second week in February. The second preliminary round will be held a week later when State 2 and State 3 clubs join the fray.
Here are this week’s friendlies:
TUESDAY (31 January)
Seaford Utd v Brandon Park reserves, North Seaford Reserve, 7pm seniors.
THURSDAY (2 February)
Rosebud v Skye Utd, Olympic Park, 6.45pm seniors.
SATURDAY (4 February)
Langwarrin v Boroondara Eagles, Lawton Park, 1pm seniors; Mornington v Dandenong City, Dallas Brooks Park, 10am seniors, 12 noon reserves; Peninsula Strikers v Beaumaris, Centenary Park, 1pm & 3pm; Skye Utd v Altona East, Monterey Reserve, 12 noon seniors & 2pm reserves; Baxter v Noble Park Utd, Baxter Park, 1pm & 3pm; Casey Panthers v Chelsea, Prospect Hill Reserve, 1pm & 3pm; Somerville v Mentone, Knox Regional Football Centre, 1pm & 3pm; Seaford Utd v Officer, North Seaford Reserve, 3pm; Aspendale SC v St Kevins Old Boys, Tooronga Sports Field, 3pm & 5pm; Mount Eliza v Old Melburnians, Monterey Reserve, 1pm & 3pm.
SUNDAY (5 February)
Langwarrin v Boroondara Eagles, Lawton Park, 5pm U21s.
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With our 5 EASY STEP PROCESS we have taken out all the hassle of selling your car:
1. Call our FREE 1300 number and tell us about your pre-lovedcar.
2. We come to you at your convenience to inspect your car. Altenatively, you can visit our Mornington branch.
3. Agree on a fair price.
4. Sign relevant paperwork (licence and bank details required).
5. Money is transferred directly to you and your car is picked up by us.
SIMPLE!
So, whether your interested in the car selling process or just keen to get started on selling your car, give Yasmin Chandler at Peninsula Car Buyers a call and she’ll be happy to help you out.
1300 735 522
