National flag gets green light to wave proudly
Brendan Rees
brendan@mpnews.com.au
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire has finally clarified its flag policy, declaring the Australian flag must be “the primary and most prominent” after it was controversially left off a kindergarten flyer this year.
The updated policy was formally adopted at the council’s 12 August meeting which will govern how the flag is “flown or displayed at all
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council buildings, sites, events, and communications where flags are used”.
The move also means councillors will be handed back the ultimate authority and decision making as to how and when the Australian flag is used after rejecting it be kept as a council executive policy. That outcome would have retained discretion for the shire communications’ boss Randal Mathieson to determine whether to exclude the Australian flag from “targeted communications”.
This included “materials developed for a defined audience such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Intersex or other culturally or linguistically diverse communities”.
The lack of councillor oversight with the flag policy became a flashpoint in June when a shire-produced flyer encouraging families to register their children in the shire’s kinder programs included the Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Pride flags – but not the Australian flag (Kinder
flyer flag snub prompts councillors to take over, The News 10/6/25).
Following a community backlash, Cr Bruce Ranken called for a review of the policy after raising an urgent business motion at the council’s 2 June meeting in which he said the shire must “ensure the Australian national flag is displayed in the highest position of honour”, as well as be the “most prominent flag” whenever a flag is shown.
As reported by The News, a draft version of the revised flag
policy was delayed after councillors believed it did not align with the intent of their motion but rather gave the power to a staff member who would act as the shire’s “flag Tzar”, deciding whether the Australian flag should be omitted from communications.
The revised policy was then sent back to officers resulting in an agenda item dealing with shire’s flag policy to be pulled from the council’s 22 July meeting.
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Councillor flags new climate plan after ‘emergency’
Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au
A NEW “climate plan” is set to be presented to councillors at their 2 September meeting, filling the void created by the ditching of the shire’s Climate Emergency Declaration and the Climate Action Plan in April.
The shire’s climate plan was adopted in August 2020, one year after the shire declared a climate emergency. The plan entailed a tenyear program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lessen the effects of climate change.
The newly elected council first questioned the plan in January this year with a motion passed for shire officers to prepare a report to help councillors make informed “strategic and budgetary decisions” regarding its climate emergency declaration.
This report was presented at the 22 April council meeting where Cr Paul Pingiaro tabled a motion to scrap the declaration along with its associated plan. At the time he stated it was “never been about denying or dismissing climate change”, but “ensuring that every dollar we spend delivers something tangible, measurable and real” (Shire pulls plug on climate emergency plan, The News 29/4/25).
Mayor Cr Anthony Marsh said the decision to overturn the council’s climate emergency declaration “reflects a more outcomes-based approach to climate action”.
Cr Max Patton, who voted against the motion, noted the declaration plan was adopted with 92 per cent of the community’s support. Without it, he
said there were no targets or implementation strategy, but rather “vague talk of focus and local outcomes without the structure to deliver any of it”.
Environment groups across the peninsula condemned the abandonment of the plan and have been lobbying for its reinstatement. Notably, groups have united under one newly-formed umbrella group; Peninsula Climate Alliance (PCA), currently consisting of 16 environment groups.
As recently as 2 August environment campaigners gathered at a community meeting at Flinders Civic Centre to demand the reinstatement of the Climate Emergency Declaration and the Climate Action Plan. Marsh, who was present at the meeting, stated “There is absolutely no intention to reinstate a Climate Emergency Declaration” (Climate action and arts funding the focus of community meeting, The News 12/8/25).
While Marsh points out that the
climate change budget is basically unchanged, the issue is the scraping of the plan meant the framework for the expenditure of the budget was dismantled.
“By removing the overarching strategy and plan, we instead will have an adhoc, uncoordinated collection of random projects and ideas that may or may not happen,” said chair of the PCA, Greg Holland.
“The problem is that while they say they still will be spending more money on some forms of climate action it is nothing like the effective, expertly researched and well-resourced plan we had that addressed mitigating climate change.”
Pingiaro has now proposed a new climate plan in the form of a motion to be presented to councillors on 2 September called the “Mornington Peninsula Climate Resilience Plan”.
The motion, seen by The News, directs the shire’s CEO Mark Stoermer
to present a report to the council meeting scheduled for 2 December 2025, “setting out a proposed framework for the development and implementation of a Mornington Peninsula Climate Resilience Plan”.
The extensive proposed motion calls for a framework that aligns with the council’s statutory obligations under the Local Government Act 2020 (Vic), Climate Change Act 2017 (Vic) and Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic).
The motion calls for a framework that must:
n Focus on practical, place-based, costed and measurable outcomes for climate adaptation, hazard mitigation, biodiversity protection and sustainable infrastructure.
n Integrate with existing strategies, policies and programs, including coastal asset protection, drainage and stormwater upgrades, renewable energy initiatives for council assets, erosion management overlays and biodiversity corridor enhancements.
n Avoid duplication of federal or state responsibilities, targeting local priorities within council’s direct influence where the greatest community benefit can be delivered.
n Include a clear monitoring and reporting approach with proposed indicators, baselines and reporting frequency.
The motion also calls for the investigation of external partnerships, an audit of current climate-related projects and the recommendation of priority projects for the next four years, with indicative costs and potential funding sources.
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The last section of the motion states that “For the avoidance of doubt, this resolution does not reinstate any prior ‘Climate Emergency’ declaration or plan, but seeks a practical, locally focused resilience framework for council’s consideration”.
Holland, speaking as chair of the Peninsula Climate Alliance, told The News “The concept of the proposed climate resilience plan is a positive step, but it is badly flawed”.
“It does not address the shire’s responsibilities to reduce carbon emissions. It also does not ensure the continuation of the extensive community consultation that was a hallmark of the previous Climate Emergency Declaration and Response Plan.
“Our view is that the Climate Resilience Plan should be based on and build off the previous plans. By doing this, the new plan will benefit from the enormous amount of community and expert feedback that already has accrued”.
Holland’s view is echoed by Patton who told The News “The better choice here would have been to refer the existing plan to a strategic review rather than discarding it completely. The course we have taken since 22 April has drawn community angst and unnecessarily created a policy vacuum”.
“We had a plan. While it may not have aligned with the view of this new council, a strategic review alongside community could have reshaped it collaboratively. I am unconvinced this newly proposed path is aligned with best practice in carrying out our remit in this important policy area.”
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Mayor heads to Canberra with big agenda
By Brendan Rees and Brodie Cowburn
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire
mayor Cr Anthony Marsh is set to travel to Canberra this month for a joint advocacy visit to Parliament House, where he will meet with federal decision-makers to champion key priorities for the region.
On 25 and 26 August Marsh will join the council’s CEO Mark Stoermer, alongside Frankston City Council mayor Kris Bolam to meet with members of the federal government and opposition.
Marsh said among the top priorities on the agenda to be discussed, which would occur during a parliamentary sitting week, was advocating for the 2025 federal election commitments to be honoured across the region, including the Somerville urgent care clinic and projects in Rye, Somerville and Hastings.
Improved public transport and infrastructure, and federal government support for housing would also be raised as the shire currently received “very little support from the state government,” said Marsh.
Mornington Peninsula federal MPs Jodie Belyea (Dunkley) and Zoe McKenzie (Flinders) have coordinated the meetings, “providing an opportunity to advocate for regional priorities with newly appointed government and opposition representatives following the federal election,” a shire report said.
“The mayor has opted to prioritise this visit over attending the National General Assembly (NGA), as the
NGA’s timing immediately after the election and outside a parliamentary sitting week would have limited advocacy outcomes. This Canberra visit is expected to deliver a more targeted, effective, and efficient use of council’s time and resources,” it said.
“It’s 24 hours effectively to fly in and fly out and meet as many ministers and members of the opposition as possible and hopefully advocate for the region,” said Marsh.
The mayor’s visit, which will cost a total of $970, was unanimously approved by councillors at their 12 August meeting.
Also joining Marsh will be a committee for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula (CFMP) CEO Josh Sinclair and an advocacy team from Frankston City Council.
The CFMP is an independent, member-based organisation committed to leading and influencing
long-term outcomes and contributing to advocacy goals for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.
The Frankston mayor however expressed reservations about the trip, telling The News he was “not comfortable participating in a delegation led by what is, in effect, a lobbyist organisation”.
“I believe the city council should maintain an appropriate and professional distance from special interest
groups to ensure impartial decisionmaking,” said Bolam.
“Although I have reservations about the optics, as mayor I remain committed to respecting the majority view of the council. I also acknowledge the efforts of Jodie Belyea in arranging several meetings with senior politicians and will therefore attend - albeit reluctantly.”
The mayor was the only councillor who did not vote in favour of the trip at Frankston Council’s meeting on 11 August.
The trip comes amid growing tensions between Frankston Council and the Mornington Peninsula Shire. The News understands that a proposal for a partnership between Frankston Council, the Mornington Peninsula Shire, and Kingston Council was recently rejected by Mornington Peninsula Shire – with the decision causing issues between Frankston Council and the shire behind closed doors.
Shire deputy mayor Cr Paul Pingiaro supported the trip, saying “this is not a junket” but a worthwhile visit focussed on delivering tangible benefits for the community.
Cr David Gill also voted in favour of it, noting while “we do draw a line and a fairly combative line with overseas travel,” he applauded the mayor and any others joining him as “every case should be supported and encouraged as much as possible, not just some”.
A report of the trip’s outcomes will come back to the shire within 30 days of the representatives return.
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Anthony Marsh (above) and CEO Mark Stoermer (right) will both head to Canberra. Pictures: Yanni and Supplied
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Art prize returns to Flinders with call for entries
THE Mornington Peninsula Contemporary Art Prize is returning for its second year at the Cook Street Collective in Flinders with organisers hopeful for a strong interest in entrants.
Following its success last year, the prize will continue to celebrate local talent when it’s held from 31 October to 23 November.
Entries will be judged on this year’s theme of reflection “through their own personal perspective, delving beyond the surface of light on water to reveal deeper meanings”.
Through diverse mediums and approaches, each artist is invited to explore how reflection can illuminate both internal and external worlds, becoming a powerful lens for seeing,
feeling and remembering.
The Cook Street Collective was launched in 2011 and has become an important and highly regarded player on the Mornington Peninsula arts scene supporting talented local artists.
Its team of four co-directors Neil Williams, Julie Hocking, Jennifer Buntine and Liz Walker also curate monthly exhibitions by artists from Victoria, New South Wales and beyond in the venue’s popular Blackroom Gallery.
Entries for the art prize close 12 September and are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents aged over 18.
The three awards are the MPCAP non-acquisitive award of $5000 plus a three-week solo exhibition in the
Blackroom Gallery at Cook Street Collective; the Best Mornington Peninsula Work non-acquisitive award of $1000; and the People’s Choice, a three-week solo exhibition in the Blackroom Gallery.
Cook Street Collective founder and co-director Neil Williams said the event’s theme invited depth “both in what we see and what lies beneath”. “It’s no secret we’re drawn to seascapes; but reflection reaches beyond light on water. It can capture a still moment, trace a weathered surface or evoke layers of thought, memory and change,” he said.
For further details and entry visit www.mpcap.au or prize enquiries email info@mpcap.au
RSPCA accuses animal welfare protesters of harassment, threats
Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au
A STRONGLY worded statement
released by the RSPCA criticizing the activity of “concerned community members regarding animal welfare” has been seen as a direct swipe at those protesting against the alleged abuse of horses at a Moorooduc property.
“At RSPCA Victoria we care about animals,” said RSPCA Victoria CEO, Dr Liz Walker. “We know animal cruelty issues evoke strong responses from our community and we truly value the shared passion and concern people have for animals.
“We understand seeing images or footage of an animal suffering online can be incredibly distressing and motivate people to action.
“We are unable to provide details of investigations which are active and ongoing. The release of case particulars can significantly impact any prosecution process … and our ability to hold perpetrators to account in the long run.
“Online harassment campaigns, doxxing, threats and physical harassment, are not only illegal; this behaviour can also deeply harm the mental health and safety of those targeted, particularly if they are already vulnerable or struggling. This includes our Inspectors as well as people involved in the case. Online abuse and inflammatory media can have a lasting impact on the people involved.
“There is a belief that online campaigns and the presence of com-
munity at private properties monitoring active investigations hastens outcomes, but in so many cases it has the opposite effect.
“Actions such as online harassment campaigns, or the online proliferation of outdated or incorrect information can cause significant distress, risk people’s safety, and can undermine the very legal processes designed to protect animals.”
Protesters have been carrying out a long-running campaign at the property of Maxine Galpin, and more recently another group of protesters have been gathering at the RSPCA Victoria headquarters in Burwood pushing for action on the state of animal welfare and for changes to the legislation revolving around animal welfare.
A letter from Chris Crewther, MP for Mornington, sent to the RSPCA
last month, and seen by The News said “As you may have heard, Maxine has launched a Go Fund Me page, pleading for money to feed her horses. She has admitted she doesn’t have the funds to sufficiently feed her horses. Disturbingly, recent drone footage above Maxine’s property has also appeared to show carcasses at several burn sites.
“As you can appreciate, the situation is escalating, and I think it is just a matter of time before something bad happens to either Maxine, her property, the animals, or anybody involved at this point.
“I appreciate the legal complexity of these matters, but the community has lost confidence in the current system’s ability to safeguard vulnerable animals. I strongly urge RSPCA Victoria to exhaust all available options - including additional inspections,
veterinary assessments, and referrals to higher authorities - to ensure the welfare of these animals is not further compromised”.
Crewther also detailed an incident with “somebody calling into our office who essentially threatened to kill Maxine, using very visceral and violent language, an incident which we have reported to the police”.
A reply from Rebecca Cook from the RSPCA told Crewther that while the RSPCA’s mission was animal welfare, they would not compromise on the safety of their staff and volunteers.
“The Person of Interest is still complying with the notices to comply which does not give us an avenue to take further action,” said Cook.
“That said we are currently looking at all avenues to resolve this issue, including exploring second opinions
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PROTESTERS at the RSPCA’s Burwood headquarters last week, and a recent picture of one of the horses at the Moorooduc property. Pictures: Supplied
on extraordinary legal options.”
Tracey Asquith, who has been organising protests at the RSPCA headquarters told The News “Calling people out for doxxing and harassment is pretty serious”.
“We are just a group of passionate people peacefully protesting at the organisations headquarters to shine a light on what we see as their failures.
“I am sure those protesting at the property are also peaceful, and I support them in their efforts too.”
Carly Wines, who has been coordinating the protests at the property since April, told The News “Absolutely at no time have we harassed the vets or inspectors attending the property”.
“On one occasion we did speak to an RSPCA inspector and the response was more about our behaviour towards the owner of the property and protecting her, which we were surprised about.
“We believe we are making the owner of the property accountable for the treatment of the animals under her care. It seems like we have created a case that is too hot to handle for the RSPCA too, and that and that may explain why they are lashing out”.
The Go Fund Me page set up by the owner of the property on 3 June titled “Save These Horses and Goats... drought emergency relief” has yet to receive a single donation.
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Breast care nurse celebrates milestone
A BREAST care nurse working across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula is celebrating 25 years in the healthcare industry.
Jenny Macindoe has been a breast care nurse for 25 years. For the last eight years she has been with the McGrath Foundation, working out of Peninsula Health hospitals.
Macindoe said that an experience with a high school teacher helped set her on her path.
“One of my favourite teachers from my high school years was diagnosed with breast cancer, and while I was doing my training in Sydney, she came to Sydney for treatment,” she said.
“I went and visited her. She was a very inspirational person, and I remember at that point being quite taken by the experience of people with breast cancer and what they had to go through.”
Over the last two decades, Macindoe says that treatments are improving.
“Their treatments are so much more complex and there are many more options now than there used to be, so people are living a lot longer,” she said.
“We’ve got an ageing population on the peninsula, so our numbers are going to increase and people need support for longer because the outcomes are so good now.”
Macindoe said that working with fellow McGrath Foundation nurses Giselle Ciavarella and Georgina Molinari is one of the most rewarding parts of her work.
“I’d like to say how thrilled I am to be working alongside Giselle and Georgina,” she said.
“I’ve enjoyed working here and I enjoy the camaraderie and support of a team. For me, at this point in my career, having started and developed the McGrath Cancer Care Nurse Service at Peninsula Health, knowing the service is growing is extremely satisfying.”
New shire flag policy adopted
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The new policy stated, “The Mornington Peninsula Shire Council proudly affirms its commitment to the Australian National Flag as the nation’s symbol of unity and identity”.
“It is council’s position that the Australian National Flag must always be displayed in the most prominent position at all council buildings, sites and events where flags are flown,” it said.
Ranken, who spoke at last week’s council meeting, said the new revised policy “gives clear direction now and there’s no ambiguity”.
Cr Kate Roper said she believed the exclusion of the Australian flag on the kinder flyer was a “clerical error”, adding “It’s caused a lot of angst in the community, and we apologise for that”.
“Our flag was always going to fly in the prominent position. We follow Commonwealth and state protocol, and our flag is always safe with us,” she said.
Cr David Gill also voted in favour of the new policy and the use of the national flag but cautioned “we don’t go overboard about how we go about it”.
“There’s a limit to Australians’ view of patriotism,” Gill said.
He said the Australian flag “should be the prominent one, whether it’s on poles or whether it’s in print which is the basic change that we’re talking about here … but if people want to start talking at the extreme length of patriotism and things they’ve lost me”.
Cr Max Patton also voted in support of the new policy, saying he was glad to see it was limited to shire managed buildings, which was
his initial “trepidation at the outset”.
Patton, who voted against Ranken’s motion in June, said at the time that he did so because there was no “clear definition of which buildings this includes” which he was concerned would create “unintended consequences”.
He gave an example of whether a community club had only one flagpole and if they would be required to replace their club flag with the national flag or pay for extra flagpoles.
Speaking at the recent meeting, he said he was disappointed by the “media coverage of this saga and the portrayal of officers”.
Patton was referring to councillors having previously reviewed the revised flag policy after it was published publicly without raising concerns, only to later send it back to officers to ensure it “matches the intent” of their motion.
“Councillors had the policy for several weeks prior to it being published publicly and no issues with the policy were raised including not by me,” he said.
“So I think it’s then unfair to turn it back on them and say that it’s an officer’s problem.”
He continued, “I’ll just encourage the community to be well aware that any discussion around flags generates a lot of interest, and it drives engagement, and the media is well aware of this.
“Unfortunately, in this clickbait world, they will misconstrue things to make it seem a lot worse than it is. I received some interesting phone calls with people very unhappy with me.
“This matter could have been resolved in a way that was less harmful to marginalised communities.”
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BREAST care nurses Jenny Macindoe, Gisella Ciavarella, and Georgina Molinari. Picture: Supplied
Capel Sound parkland saved from development
Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au
A LARGE parcel of open land in Capel Sound will be saved from development, following a decision by Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors to keep it as public open space.
At least half the site at 11A Allambi Ave in Capel Sound had faced potential future development but will instead be preserved for community use as part of the shire’s draft open space strategy which will be exhibited for public consultation this month.
Under the proposal, the site, which covers 21,893 square metres (about the size of three soccer fields), would be rezoned from residential to public park and recreation, which was called for in a council motion last August.
Councillors voted unanimously in favour of the proposal at their 12 August meeting after going against a shire officers’ recommendation that suggested just under half of the land (one hectare) was “considered sufficient to meet the open space needs of the precinct”.
Had this been supported, the shire would have assessed the remainder of the parcel (11,893sqm) and determined whether it was needed for any other “municipal uses, development and/or disposal”.
This is despite a shire report stating that following consultation for the open space strategy the “most
attended the
frequent feedback received related to retaining and developing 11A Allambi Ave as public open space”.
“It is likely that the recommendation to develop approximately one hectare of this land as public open space will not be popular with the local community who seek to have the entire land area rezoned to public park and recreation zone and embellished as public open space,” it said.
Deputy mayor Paul Pingiario however strongly backed the community’s voice, highlighting the importance of keeping green areas for the liveability of the area.
“This does not affect our housing targets, and the cost is minimal, so we need to make a stand on what is
appropriate development,” he said.
“With a growing population comes stress on our parks and our open space and places like this need to be preserved; we need them for our future open spaces.
“Our residents tell us they want responsible development and protection of green areas, and this delivers just that.”
Cr Max Patton was also supportive of keeping the land as green space, noting, “Capel Sound’s been recognised as a suburb with some of the lowest open space provision in the shire and retaining the whole site will give the community room to grow, to recreate and to connect with nature”.
Cr Patrick Binyon also welcomed the move, saying nature had multiple benefits for mental wellbeing, and supporting a healthier and more connected community.
“Intergenerational connection is vital and important, and I think that this space allows for that,” he said.
Mayor Cr Anthony Marsh said while there was still a long process ahead to develop the site as public open space “it obviously sets council’s position clear I think in terms of a resolution of how we expect to use that land and that’s key”.
“I think it gives the community comfort that we’re not going to go and develop it - and I think that’s why people are here (in the council
meeting gallery) and why they’re so keen to see this resolved.”
A council report said there was also an opportunity to “potentially use a portion of Eastbourne Primary School (also in Capel Sound) as public open space before and after school hours to expand the land available for leisure and recreation pursuits”.
Overall, the draft open space strategy pointed to rezoning 28 “high priority” parcels of land across the shire “identified to be retained for public open space purposes”.
The draft open space strategy and draft open space contributions report will be publicly exhibited for six weeks starting this month.
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12 August council meeting at Tyabb to save 11A Allambi Avenue, Capel Sound (pictured right), from development. Pictures: Yanni
Timor-Leste President presents medal to peninsula ‘friends’ group
By Raia Flinos
LAST week, the Mornington Peninsula Friends of Lospalos group were awarded a Medal of the Order of Timor-Leste by President José Ramos-Horta.
The ceremony, which took place at the Kelvin Club in Melbourne, brought together friendship groups from around Australia and was a celebration of their contributions to Timor-Leste over the past 25 years.
“These awards symbolise our nation’s profound appreciation for those who have walked alongside Timor-Leste in times of struggle and progress. Their selflessness and commitment inspire us to continue build-
ing a future of unity and prosperity,” Ramos-Horta said in a press release.
The friendship groups were formed following Timor-Leste’s independence vote in 1999 which saw Indonesian authorities depart and leave destruction in their wake.
Tim Rodgers, former Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor and vicepresident of the Friends of Lospalos, accepted the award on behalf of the group and was presented the medal by Ramos-Horta.
“It’s just incredible. I can’t thank [Ramos-Horta] or the people of Timor enough,” Rodgers said. “It was one of the great days of my life.”
Rodgers said he is in awe of
Ramos-Horta and everything he has done for the people of Timor-Leste and that he is his “hero”.
The Friends of Lospalos group meet once a month and communicate with their fellow community group in Lospalos, Timor-Leste.
Rodgers first became involved with the group in 2006 when he was a delegate from the council and has remained an active member of the group since. He has visited TimorLeste several times and says he developed strong friendships with members of the community.
“The commission over in Lospalos, they come up with all the projects and discuss projects from their com-
munity; what they think their needs are and requirements are,” Rodgers said. “They will submit those projects to us, and we will discuss them on a monthly basis and if everyone’s in agreeance, then we fund those projects.”
The Mornington Peninsula group work together to fundraise and help make positive change in the Lospalos community. So far, they have helped provide tanks and fresh water, funded scholarships to help train teachers, and provided eye-tests and prescription glasses to those who required them.
Despite the help they have provided, the Friends of Lospalos
remain humble and are grateful to the Lospalos community for what they have given back.
“We help a little bit, but really, they help us by showing how they are so resilient and courageous,” said Rodgers.
Rodgers said receiving the Medal of the Order of Timor-Leste is an honour and they are all grateful for the acknowledgement. The group plans to continue to build and foster their relationship with their fellow community group.
“We’ll keep working with the people of Lospalos to provide whatever support they feel they need from us,” Rodgers said.
FORMER Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor and vice-president of the Friends of Lospalos, Tim Rodgers, accepted the award on behalf of the group. Pictures: Gary Sissons
Timor-Leste – Chapters that are good, and tragic situations we cannot forget
By Raia Flinos
ON his official visit to Australia last week, President of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta recognised the longstanding relationship between TimorLeste and Australia.
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate reflected on the past 25 years of friendship between the two countries in an interview with The News
“The 25 years of history of Timor-Leste [and Australia] is full of chapters that are good to celebrate and tragic situations that we cannot forget,” Ramos-Horta said.
He spoke candidly about the killings of the Balibo Five, which took place 50 years ago, and their impact on Australia and Timor-Leste’s relationship.
The Balibo five were a group of Australian journalists, including Greg Shackleton, who were killed by Indonesian forces on 16 October 1975, when they were covering the lead-up to the invasion of Timor-Leste.
Ramos-Horta spent the days leading up to their deaths with them and recalls sleeping on cement floors and sharing bottles of wine. As he was leaving, he warned them of the dangers and urged them to leave for their safety.
“They said no, we came here to film some action,” he said.
“So, they declined to leave, and I left and then October 16 happened.”
Ramos-Horta said their deaths were unnecessary, but they were not in vain.
“These were young journalists who had zero connection with politics of Timor-Leste. They were not antiIndonesia,” he said.
“It was totally unnecessary to have killed them.”
The president said their deaths were a turning point in the relationship between Timor-Leste and Australia.
“The killings ignited anger and inspiration and a sense of duty, of responsibility on the part of Australians, to speak out and to keep the TimorLeste struggles on their agenda,”
Ramos-Horta said.
Every year, Ramos-Horta makes
a point to attend commemorations of the Balibo Five. He made note of the grief their families had to endure, particularly Greg Shackleton’s wife, who spent years searching for the truth before her passing.
Ramos-Horta spoke on the role of the media and journalism in global affairs.
“In general, media is extremely important. And when I say media, I mean free press. Freedom of expres-
sion is important,” Ramos-Horta said. He said it is important governments be held accountable for their actions.
“When we criticise a particular government, we aren’t criticising the people of the country. We are not criticising the whole country, we are criticising particular policies, particular actions,” he said.
Ramos-Horta acknowledged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s plan for Australia to recognise Palestine as a
We’re building big near you and there will be transport disruptions
As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing 110 dangerous and congested level crossings, with 87 already gone. We’re also easing congestion by building better roads in Melbourne’s south east.
Train disruptions: Buses replace trains in both directions
Frankston and Stony Point lines
Until 8.30pm 22 Aug
25 Aug to 8.30pm 26 Aug
8.30pm 22 Aug to 24 Aug
8.30pm 26 Aug to 28 Aug
Road disruptions: Closed roads, lanes and ramps
Cheltenham to Frankston and Stony Point
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Moorabbin to Frankston and Stony Point
Bear Street, Mordialloc Permanently Between Albert Street and Nepean Highway
Attenborough Road, Aspendale Until late Aug At the intersection with Station Street
Bald Hill Road, Pakenham Until early Oct West of Racecourse/Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road
Princes Freeway, Berwick Until mid Nov Citybound exit ramp to Clyde Road
Clyde Road, Berwick Until late Nov Warragul-bound entry ramp to the Princes Freeway
Albert Street, Mordialloc At times in Aug Between Lewis and Bear streets
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state at the United Nations General Assembly in September.
“[Timor-Leste] already recognised way back in 2004,” he said.
“We are ready to reaffirm recognition of the Palestinian state.”
Ramos-Horta highlighted the need for people to understand the difference between criticising actions and criticising people.
“When we criticise what is happening in Gaza, the extreme violence by Israel against the Palestinians, we are criticising that action. We are not criticising Israeli people or Jewish people,” he said.
“We will continue to recognise the legitimacy of Israel, the need for Israel’s safety and security and we continue to criticise and to condemn Hamas and the killings of innocent people.”
Ramos-Horta fought for TimorLeste’s independence for decades and continues to actively shape and influence the nation’s future. He said he is appreciative of the support Australia has shown Timor-Leste over the past 25 years and hopes the spirit of solidarity will continue between the two nations.
RAIA Flinos speaks to the President of Timor-Leste, José Ramos-Horta.
Picture: Gary Sissons
CFA firefighters honoured after high-stakes rescue
TWENTY-four CFA volunteers from Hastings and Langwarrin have received a prestigious honour following their heroic rescue of a man trapped under a ten-tonne roller last July.
The harrowing industrial accident occurred in Hastings where the worker had become unconscious, requiring crews to work under pressure to safely extract him after his legs were pinned under a massive roller.
He luckily survived and has since recovered and returned to work.
For their professionalism during the high-risk operation, the two brigades were awarded a Unit Citation for Service on 11 August.
Incident controller and Hastings fire brigade captain Mike Willmott and rescue officer in charge and West-
ernport deputy group officer Craig Aiton were acknowledged “for their meticulous planning, coordination and execution of the agreed approach under very stressful circumstances”.
Speaking of the rescue, Willmott said while he was relieved to see the patient Peter Munyan awake and speaking, emergency crews had to work against the clock to prevent the threat of crush syndrome.
“The scene was fairly confronting but knowing that two people were in dire need of help – we knew what we needed to do. We got the rescue team on their way, made room for their equipment and appointed our roles on scene,” he said.
“Fire Rescue Victoria arrived, and their expertise was just amazing, they
were fantastic.”
It was also one of the largest emergency management teams Willmott said he had been involved in, with WorkSafe, Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria also on scene, alongside a surgeon who was on standby to perform amputation.
Aiton said despite working in a confined environment “everyone just worked together so seamlessly to do what was needed to safely release him”.
“It was out of the ordinary for us, and was very technically challenging, requiring multiple pieces of equipment. It was the first time a CFA brigade has had to use one of our new 50 tonne jacks,” he said.
“Because of the damage that the
roller had caused and the nature of what is operated out there, everything was covered in grease and the whole area was slippery.
“We also had the Hastings firefighters and the site’s emergency management team securing and monitoring the unstable building above us. It certainly was multifaceted.”
Willmott admitted he believed the man would never walk again so to see him walk through the station’s door using a walking frame earlier in March was emotional.
“I’m pleased to say Peter Munyan is in fantastic spirits. We were all gobsmacked to see him standing at the station with a smile on his face. It was absolutely brilliant,” he said.
Aiton said receiving the Unit Cita-
tion as an honour, emphasising that the recognition was not just for him as an individual but a reflection of the entire team’s effort.
“While we don’t do it for the thank yous, when it is an exceptional and extraordinary circumstance, recognition is a nice way to say well done for what you’ve done,” he said.
“It’s also for the people at the brigade who continuously do the training to improve themselves, in addition to their responsibility as a firefighter, so we get the best outcome for the patients.”
Others acknowledged for their leadership and actions were group officer David Breadmore and acting commander Blake Ross who received a Chief Officer’s Commendation.
Nepean Highway high-rise approved
Brodie Cowburn brodie@mpnews.com.au
AFTER more than two years in the pipeline, a multi-storey building has been approved by Frankston Council for 438-444 Nepean Highway.
The approved proposal at the former Frankston Cinemas site is for a 14 storey mixed-use building with 144 residential apartments. The building will also house one shop, two food and drink premises, a wellness centre, and a gym.
The permit for 438-444 Nepean Highway was approved almost unanimously. Cr Emily Green abstained, and the remaining councillors voted in favour. Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said “council’s newly adopted FMAC Structure Plan is giving greater confidence to investors that Frankston City is a proven investment hot spot with an optimal strategic planning framework for success.”
“The final successful application from Pace is an impressive reflection of our community’s expectations and a great alignment with our structure plan. This is yet another development that will help guide Frankston City’s ongoing transformation,” he said.
“When you look at the current list of approved and recently completed projects, Frankston City has a $506m price tag of private development. Not to mention the additional 770 residential dwellings that will contribute to our housing targets. The transformation to our urban beautification, local economy, vibrancy and overall reputation from these award-winning developers and architects is going to
be insurmountable.”
Work on the project, which is overseen by Pace Development Group, is expected to last from 2026 to 2030 and cost around $91m. Pace Development Group managing director
Shane Wilkinson said “with the council’s valued support, Pace is proud to be playing a leading role in helping to shape the transformation of Frankston by delivering new homes, jobs and retail opportunities for the Frankston community.”
Council officers recommended approving the permit, but noted in their report “the building is proposed to have a maximum building height to the roof level of 45.2 metres and to the top of the roof services of 48.2 metres. This exceeds the preferred height of 41 metres nominated in the Activity Centre Zone, however, is generally consistent with the heights of two buildings approved at the direction of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal at 424-426 Nepean Highway and 446-450 Nepean Highway, Frankston.”
The plan has been in the works since 2023, and has undergone multiple changes. A proposal by Pace Development Group for a 16-storey building at the site was sent to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal in 2023 - the developer applied to send the proposal straight to VCAT, but Frankston Council still noted its disapproval of the planned height.
for 438-444
In mid-2024 VCAT rejected the proposal, and in early 2025 the developer discontinued a planned appeal to the Victorian Supreme Court. It submitted revised plans to Frankston Council shortly afterwards (“Green light for new heights” The News 22/4/25).
approved 438-444 Nepean Highway proposal includes 20 one bedroom apartments, 70 two
RESCUERS perform a complex operation after a man was crushed and pinned by a ten-tonne roller. Hastings and Langwarrin brigade members with their Unit Citation for Service award. Pictures: Supplied
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The Guide
TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK
THURSDAY NATIONAL PARKS FROM ABOVE: IRELAND
SBS, 8.30pm
Britain’s favourite Irishman, comedian Dara Ó Briain, narrates this three-part docuseries which offers a bird’seye of Ireland’s six stunning national parks. In tonight’s first instalment, we visit Killarney, which became the country’s first national park when it was created in 1932. Down in the southwest of Ireland, Killarney National Park is known for its beautiful lakes and wild woodlands and is home to Ireland’s highest peak.
FRIDAY THE ROYALS: A HISTORY OF SCANDALS
SBS, 8.25pm
Don’t tell the gossip mags, but modern-day royals and their assorted scandals barely scratch the surface when compared to the betrayals, illicit liaisons and mysteries of their forebears. Professor Suzannah Lipscombe (pictured) tonight wraps up her investigation into these hidden histories with a focus on affairs. From secret relationships to well-known infidelities, she studies the who, when, how and why of these shocking events.
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Thursday, August 21
ABC TV (2)
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SUNDAY
I, JACK WRIGHT
ABC TV, 8.55pm
An outstanding ensemble drama, this series proves that where there’s a will, there’s a family. It’s not long after the titular businessman (Trevor Eve) apparently commits suicide that his many wives and children begin clamouring for their share of his estate. You might need a chart to keep track of everyone: John Simm, Daniel Rigby, Ruby Ashbourne Serkis, Gemma Jones, Zoë Tapper, Sabrina Bartlett and Nikki AmukaBird portray the extended Wright clan. As the bombshell contents of Jack’s recently made will bring out the worst in everyone, the saga catches the eye of DCI Hector Morgan (Harry Lloyd, pictured), who opens an investigation into Jack’s suspicious death.
MONDAY THE BLOCK NINE, 7.30pm
Keeping a secret on The Block is no mean feat – for one, the houses aren’t yet entirely enclosed spaces. But for four weeks now, Adelaide best mates Robby and Mat (pictured, left to right) have managed to keep a lid on plans for a giant hole in their backyard (slated to become a game-changing underground wine cellar). With another Domain Open for Inspection in tonight’s episode, and a clandestine cavern the size of a small home hiding in plain sight, will the “whole” truth come
notice? Both living and dining room spaces – and a comedy roast challenge – are on this week’s agenda for the contestants, so they’d certainly be forgiven if it were the
SEVEN (7)
NINE (9) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 10.55 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) 11.35 Nigella Bites. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Ma, R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.55 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 3.45 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Back Roads: Forrest, Victoria.
8.30 Griff’s Great American South. (Final, PG) Griff Rhys Jones heads to New Orleans.
9.15 The Family Next Door. (Mls, R) Essie finds a new friend in Isabelle.
10.10 ABC Late News.
10.25 The Business. (R) 10.45 Culture By Design. (Final, R) 11.10 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. (Final, PG, R) 12.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 12.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R)
5.30 7.30. (R)
TEN (10)
Space Invaders. (PG, R)
Pointless. (PG)
Tipping Point. (PG)
9News Afternoon.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (R) 9.50 Rick Steves’ Europe. (R) 10.50 Looking For Rembrandt. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mystery Of The Assassination Of JFK. (Mav, R) 2.45 Garage Dreams. (Premiere) 3.15 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Secrets By The Shore. (2022, Mav) Christina DeRosa. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Road Trips. (PG)
8.30 National Parks From Above: Ireland. (Premiere, PGa) Showcases the beauty of Ireland from the skies.
9.25 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v) Layton and Till’s manhunt reaches a climax.
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Dopesick. (Mals, R) 11.50 Desperate Measures. (Malv, R) 1.30 Curious Traveller. (R) 2.30 Incredible Homes. (R) 3.30 Great Irish Interiors. (R) 4.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
8.30 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (PG) Contestants compete for a top prize of £1 million. Hosted by Jeremy Clarkson.
9.30 Air Crash Investigations: Firebomber Down. (PGa) Looks at the crash of a C-130 firebomber.
10.30 Soham: Catching A Killer. (Mav, R)
11.30 Kick Ons. 12.00 Life. (Madv, R) 1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (PGdl, R) Follows the activities of police units.
8.30 Emergency. (Mm, R) Doctors urgently need answers in a case involving one of the sickest patients they have seen.
9.30 RPA. (PGm, R) A mother is diagnosed with cancer.
10.30 Chicago Med. (Return, MA15+am)
11.20 9News Late.
11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News.
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+a) The team investigates if a car theft involving a young girl in the backseat was random or a planned kidnapping. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55
M) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30
Friday, August 22
ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 The Pacific. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Family Next Door. (Mls, R) 1.55 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 2.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 Professor T. (Ma) A librarian is poisoned at the museum.
9.20 Hard Quiz: Battle Of The Fuddy Duds. (PGs, R) Tom Gleeson welcomes back four returning retirees.
9.50 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R)
10.25 ABC Late News.
10.45 Austin. (PG, R)
11.15 Silent Witness. (Ma, R)
12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG, R) 9.50 Rick Steves’ Europe. (PGa, R) 10.50 Being Beethoven. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Great Australian Road Trips. (PG, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.35 Plat Du Tour. 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Good Ship Murder. (Mv) Jamil is accused of murder.
8.25 The Royals: A History Of Scandals: Affairs. A look at scandalous historic royal affairs.
9.20 Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys: Snowdonia. (R) Charts a journey aboard the Statesman train.
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Catch Me A Killer. (Malv)
11.40 The Shelter. (MA15+av, R) 1.15 Romulus. (Masv, R) 3.10 Great Irish Interiors. (R) 3.40 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 12.55pm Mecha Builders. 2.15 Thomas And Friends. 2.40 Pop Paper City. 3.00 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 24. Collingwood v Melbourne.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.
11.00 GetOn Extra. Lizzie Jelfs, Matt Hill, Simon Marshall and Brent Zerafa dive headlong into the weekend’s best racing.
11.30 The Rookie. (Mav, R) The team welcomes two new rookies.
12.30 Touching Evil. (MA15+av, R)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Discover. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.30 The Great Outdoors. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. Melbourne Storm v Canterbury Bulldogs. From AAMI Park, Melbourne.
9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Melbourne Storm versus Canterbury Bulldogs match, with news and analysis.
10.45 MOVIE: Rush Hour. (1998, Mlv, R) Two cops team up to find a kidnap victim. Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker.
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.00 10 News+.
7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) Hosted by Neale Whitaker and Andrew Winter. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Celebrity guests include Daniel Craig. 10.40 10’s Late News.
(R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 2.15pm Roswell: The First Witness. 3.05 Over The Black Dot. 3.40 BBC News At Ten. 4.10 France 24. 4.40 PBS News. 5.40 The Fast History Of. 6.05 If You Are The One. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Sex: A Bonkers History. 9.25 Sex With Sunny Megatron. 10.30 Homeland. 1.25am Somewhere Boy. 1.55 Alone Denmark. 3.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
Rescue Australia. 8.30 To Be Advised. 1am Creflo. 1.30 Midsomer Murders. 3.30 Dalgliesh. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)
2.00 Strait To The Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Great Parks Of Africa. 7.30 MOVIE: Gremlins. (1984, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Friday. (1995, MA15+) 11.10 Late Programs. NITV (34)
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 7.50 Motown Magic. 8.40 The Magic Canoe. 10.00 Great Parks Of Africa. 11.00 Going Places. Noon Her Name Is Nanny Nellie. 1.30 Make It Right.
6am
Morning Programs. 8.35 Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PG, French, Japanese, English) 10.20 Dog Day
Afternoon. (1975, M) 12.35pm Tudawali. (1987, M) 2.15 The Band’s Visit. (2007, PG, Arabic, English, Hebrew) 3.50 The Last Wave. (1977, PG) 5.50 What
We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 7.40 Driving Miss Daisy. (1989) 9.30 Trespass Against Us. (2016, MA15+) 11.25 Late Programs.
Saturday, August 23
ABC TV (2)
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Grantchester. (Final, Ma, R) 1.15 Professor T. (Ma, R) 2.05 All Creatures Great And Small Christmas Special. (PG, R) 3.00 Great Southern Landscapes. (PG, R) 3.25 Earth. (R) 4.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 5.00 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. (Final, R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story. (PGl, R)
6.30 Back Roads: Forrest, Victoria. (R) Paul West explores Forrest, Victoria.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (Ma, R) A DI joins the police force in Shipton Abbott.
8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) Barnaby and Winter investigate the death of the founder of a club for recovering heart bypass patients.
10.00 The Family Next Door. (Mls, R) Essie finds a new friend in Isabelle.
10.55 Miss Austen. (Final, PG, R) Cassandra prepares to leave Kintbury. 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
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7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. 12.10pm MOVIE: The Watcher In The Woods. (2017, M) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Ready Player
6.00 WorldWatch. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.10 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PG, R) 10.05 Blue Water Safari. (PGalw, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix Sassnitz. Round 8. 3.00 Futebol Arte. 4.05 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.30 Hitler-Stalin: A Secret Relationship. (PGavw, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Cities With Susan Calman: Bath. (Final, PG) 8.25 Leonardo Da Vinci: Painter–God Pt 1. (Ma) Looks at Da Vinci’s time as a military engineer. 9.25 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Umbria. (PGl, R) Stanley Tucci visits Umbria.
10.15 Great Australian Walks. (PG, R) 11.10 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mdv, R) 1.55 Incredible Homes. (R) 3.55 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGaw, R) 4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.25pm The Monster At The End Of This Story. 3.55 Odd Squad. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.40 Chopped Jnr. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Speechless. 10.45 Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 8.55 Driving Miss Daisy. (1989) 10.45 Into The White. (2012, M, Norwegian, English, German) 12.40pm What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 2.30 The Movie Show. 3.05 Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PG, French, Japanese, English) 4.55 Another
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Saturday At The Valley, Winx Stakes Day and Saturday Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team visits Ireland’s Coney Island. 7.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Slawomir Tomczyk. (Malv, R) A look at the murder of Slawomir Tomczyk. 8.35 MOVIE: 2012. (2009, Mlv, R)
A man tries to protect his family when a global cataclysm threatens to destroy the world. John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor. 11.50 To Be Advised.
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Destination WA. 1.00 Space Invaders. (PG, R) 2.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.30 The Block. (PGl, R)
4.30 The Garden Gurus.
9News First At Five.
Getaway. (PG)
6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. Parramatta Eels v Sydney Roosters. 9.30 Soccer. English Premier League.
Matchweek 2. Manchester City v Tottenham.
11.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)
12.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)
1.30 Surfing Australia TV. (PGl, R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. A couple struggle to get into the property market. 8.40 Ambulance Australia. (Madl, R) A man claims to have jumped off Brisbane’s Story Bridge and the team races against time to save his life.
9.40 Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. (PGal, R) Gordon Ramsay’s investigation of MacGregor’s Restaurant reveals mouldy leftovers and a storage room full of junk.
10.40 FBI: International. (Mv, R) 11.35 Watson. (PGals, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 2.35pm Roswell: The First Witness. 3.30 BBC News At Ten. 4.00 France 24. 4.30 PBS News. 5.30 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 National Indigenous Fashion Awards. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Little Fires Everywhere. 10.40 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 1. 1.50am Life After Deaf Stand Up Show. 2.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
Sunday, August 24
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Griff’s Great American South. (Final, PG, R) 3.15 Nigella Bites. (Final, R) 3.40 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PGa, R) 4.30 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.
6.30 Compass: Old Habits. (Final)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Austin. (PG) Austin bombs his press conference and book signing.
8.00 The Family Next Door. (Mls) Isabelle’s investigation zones in on Lulu. 8.55 I, Jack Wright. (Premiere, Mlv) The suicide of a high-powered businessman sends shockwaves through his family.
9.40 MOVIE: Sunday Too Far Away. (1975, Mlv, R) Sheep shearers get involved in a dispute. Jack Thompson, Max Cullen. 11.10 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Bernard Fanning. (PG, R) 11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
1.40 Under The Vines. (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6.00 Moring Programs. 10.10 Blue Water Safari. (PGal, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. Arctic Race Of Norway. Highlights. 4.00 Going Places. (R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 1. Highlights. 5.30 Hitler-Stalin: A Secret Relationship. (PGavw, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Rome Underground. Looks at Rome’s Metro Line C. 8.25 Secret Lives Of The Roman Emperors. (PGals, R) Acclaimed classicist Mary Beard explores what it was like to be emperor of Rome. 9.35 Tulum: The Last City Of The Mayan Empire. (Ma, R) Looks at the final hours of the Mayan civilisation. 10.35 The U.S. And The Holocaust: The Golden Door. (Maw, R)
12.55 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 3.35 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (R) 4.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 2. North Melbourne v Port Adelaide. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 24. Western Bulldogs v Fremantle.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 24. Brisbane Lions v Hawthorn. From the Gabba, Brisbane. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.
11.00 7NEWS Spotlight.
12.00 Jamestown. (MA15+av)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Harry’s Practice. 10.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 11.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 11.30 Your Money & Your Life. Noon NFL. NFL.
6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R)
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 The Block. (PGl) The judging is brutal for some teams.
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.40 9News Late.
10.10 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) A look at the latest round of the AFL. 11.10 The First 48: Easy Mark. (Ma) Detectives uncover a sinister plot.
12.05 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R)
1.00 Destination WA.
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Survivor: Australia V The World. (PGl) Fourteen returning contestants head to Samoa.
8.30 Watson. (Mas) Stephens musters up the courage to ask Watson to help him when his camgirl suddenly collapses during a video call. 9.30 FBI. (Mv, R) The team must work quickly when the director of a Brooklyn migrant centre and his wife are abducted. 11.30 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Alone: The Skills Challenge. 1.55 Idris Elba’s Fight School. 2.50 Jeopardy! 4.55 France 24. 5.25 PBS Washington Week. 5.50 Alone Sweden. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Cursed Gold: A Shipwreck Scandal. (Premiere) 9.25 Great Australian Road Trips. 10.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 2. 1.50am Letterkenny. 3.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.40pm Pop Paper City. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 Tabby McTat. 3.55 Odd Squad. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Tiddler. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 2.40pm Football. NTFL. Men’s. Under-18s. Round 4. St Mary’s v Wanderers. Replay. 4.00 Unveiling An Icon. 4.40 Stompem Ground 2022: Pigram Brothers. 5.40 Stompem Ground 2022: Blekbala Mujik. 6.40 Colombia’s Wild Coast. 7.30 Extraordinary Animals. 8.30 Tassie Tiger On The Rocks. 9.30 MOVIE: Snakes On A Plane. (2006, M) 11.20 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6am The Movie Show. 6.35 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 8.25 Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 10.05 Tudawali. (1987, M) 11.45 The Movie Show. 12.20pm The Promise. (2016, M) 2.50 The Movie Show. 3.25 What Do We See When We Look At The Sky? (2021, Georgian) 6.10 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 8.30 There Will Be Blood. (2007, M) 11.25 Late Programs.
Monday, August 25
At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 PBS Washington Week. 8.30 WorldWatch. 10.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG, R) 11.00 Being Beethoven. (PGa, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PGa, R) 2.55 Garage Dreams. 3.25 Plat Du Tour. 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 2. Highlights.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Portugal With Michael Portillo. (PGv) 8.20 Abandoned Railways From Above: York. (PG, R) Explores a railway line in Yorkshire. 9.15 Moulin Rouge: Yes We Can-Can! (Mn, R) Follows Moulin Rouge recruits. 10.15 SBS World News Late.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Therapy Nightmares. (2022, Mav) Tommie-Amber Pirie. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The Voice. (PGal) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) The team is tasked with community policing while hunting for a local vigilante.
10.00 S.W.A.T. (Mv) Hondo and Hicks search for Powell.
A Life In Ten Pictures. (Madl, R) 11.30 Parliament Question Time. 12.30 Grand Designs. (R) 1.20 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 2.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R)
5.30 7.30. (R)
10.45 Classified. (Malv) 11.35 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+av, R) 1.40 Blackport. (Mlv, R) 2.35 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 3.30 Great Irish Interiors. (PG, R) 4.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
That Defined The 90s. 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. 10.10 Big Backyard Quiz. 11.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 3. 1.50am Where Are You Really From? 2.20 PEN15. 3.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 12.55pm Mecha Builders. 2.15 Thomas And Friends. 3.00 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. 8.45 Contraption Masters. 9.30 The Crystal Maze. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Another Mother’s Son. Continued. (2017, PG) 7.50 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG)
11.00 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
12.00 Gone. (MA15+v, R) 1.00 Hooten & The Lady. (Premiere, Mav) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R)
Young Sheldon. (PGa, R)
Pointless. (PG)
Tipping Point. (PG)
9News Afternoon.
Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) The pressure is on to deliver living and dining rooms.
8.45 Footy Classified. (Ml) A team of footy experts tackles the AFL’s big issues and controversies.
9.45 Players. (Ml) A look at all the AFL news.
10.45 9News Late.
11.15 Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Road Trip: Red Centre Rubies. (PGl) 12.10 100% Footy. (M) 1.05 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 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal.
7.30
Tuesday, August 26
ABC (2)
6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00
Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (Final, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 I, Jack Wright. (Mlv, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
Follows the story of a megapod of killer whales.
9.30 Living With Devils. (PG, R)
A look at the Tasmanian devil.
10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.05 The Howard Years. (Final, R)
Parliament Question Time. 2.05 Grand Designs. (R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9)
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG, R) 10.50 Being Beethoven. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (R) 2.55 Garage Dreams. 3.25 Plat Du Tour. 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 3. Highlights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys: Zweisimmen To Lausanne/Nantes To Lorient.
8.30 Insight. Explores local news and issues.
9.30 Dateline. Looks at international current affairs.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Secret World Of Snacks. (PGal, R)
11.25 The Shift. (Mal)
1.10 Everything You Love. (Mal, R) 2.15 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (PGav, R) 4.10 Great Irish Interiors. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
The Day The Rock Star Died. 10.05 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 4. 1.05am Alone Denmark. 3.15 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.15pm Thomas And Friends. 2.40 Pop Paper City. 3.00 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 Deadly 60. 9.10 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm First Sounds. 12.45 MOVIE: Call Me Mum. (2006, M) 2.05 Strait To The Plate. 2.35 The Cook Up. 3.05 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.50 Great Parks Of Africa. 7.40 Ice Vikings. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding Australia. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: Muru. (2022, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs. NITV (34)
6am
What Do We See When We Look At The Sky? Continued. (2021, Georgian) 8.40 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 10.45 In The Company Of Women. (2023, M, Spanish) 12.30pm The Son. (2022, M) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.20 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 5.40 My Neighbor Adolf. (2022, PG) 7.30 Hundreds Of Beavers. (2022, M) 9.30 Unleashed. (2005, MA15+) 11.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Mali is done with Abigail’s mess.
7.30 The Voice. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
9.00 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
10.30 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
11.45 Autopsy USA: Jeffrey Epstein. (MA15+a, R)
12.45 Fairly Legal. (Mav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Allegations of copying are touted.
9.00 Paramedics. (Mlm) Aaron and Laura desperately try to stop blood pouring from a pedestrian’s head.
10.00 Footy Classified. (Ml) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.
11.00 9News Late.
11.30 La Brea. (Mav, R)
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Let’s Eat With George. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Survivor: Australia V The World. (PGl) Fourteen returning contestants head to Samoa. 8.45 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.45 FBI: Most Wanted. (Final, Mav) Manhattan is threatened with a dirty bomb.
Wednesday, August 27
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
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(9) 6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.15 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG, R) 11.05 America’s Great Trails. (Premiere, PGa) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Hard Quiz. (PGs)
8.30 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG) Hosted by Shaun Micallef. 9.05 Would I Lie To You? (R) Hosted by Rob Brydon.
9.35 Austin. (PG, R)
10.05 ABC Late News. 10.20 The Business. (R) 10.35 Planet America. (R) 11.10 You Can’t Ask That. (Ma, R) 11.40 Parliament Question Time. 12.40 Grand Designs. (R) 1.30 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (Mas, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Costco Vs Supermarkets. (Premiere) 8.30 DNA Journey: Jayne Torvill And Christopher Dean. (Premiere) Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean embark on a DNA journey.
9.35 Smilla’s Sense Of Snow. (M) Sailing toward Greenland, Smilla navigates danger. 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Estonia. (MA15+al) 12.50 Das Boot. (MA15+av, R) 1.50 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (PGv, R) 3.50 24 Hours In A&E. (Ma, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
World. 7.00 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Letters From Iwo Jima. (2006, MA15+) 11.00 MOVIE: Chiliheads. (2021, M) 12.20am Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 5. 2.50 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 3.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.40pm Pop Paper City. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.25 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Grass Harp. (1995, PG) 8.00 The Movie Show. 8.35 My Neighbor Adolf. (2022, PG) 10.25 Ignorance Is Bliss. (2017, M, Italian) 12.15pm Ping Pong: The Triumph. (2023, M, Mandarin) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.20 The Bookshop. (2017,
The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Great Australian Detour Snow. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 24. Gold Coast Suns v Essendon. From People First Stadium, Queensland. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game. 11.00 Armed And Dangerous: Heists. (Mav, R) Takes a look at Australia’s greatest bank heists, which remain unsolved to this day. 12.30 Imposters. (Madlv, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) There is big news for one couple. 8.40 Clarkson’s Farm: Harrowing. (Mal) Jeremy Clarkson finds pig farming hard. 9.45 The Grand Tour. (MA15+l) The boys test three SUVs in Canada. 11.05 9News Late. 11.35 Damian Lewis: Spy Wars. (Mv, R) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or
infiltrates
in desperate need of a staff makeover. 9.30 FBI: International. (Masv) The Fly Team partners with detectives from Tokyo. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 10 News+. (R) 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.
A tree planting photo op won’t save our wildlife
Councillor’s tree planting efforts might make for a nice photo op, but it’s a hollow gesture when so many trees planted by the shire along our roadsides are already dead, ripped out, or doomed from the start – shoved under powerlines or too close to footpaths where they’ll be hacked back before they can ever cast a shadow. While the shire pats itself on the back for planting saplings, the sound of chainsaws tells a different story. Mature, life-sustaining habitat trees are being felled or butchered constantly, leaving native wildlife homeless, displaced, and vulnerable. Possums, birds, and other’s don’t “adapt” – they suffer and die.
I started a petition to stop this destruction, and over 1,000 locals have signed. The shire has had it in front of them for months, yet they’ve done nothing meaningful. The vegetation keeps disappearing, and with it, the life of this peninsula. You can find the petition here: chng.it/twdC8ccrxH
Token tree planting is not conservation. It’s PR. We need to protect the habitat we already have before there’s nothing left to save.
Natalie James, Tootgarook
Save the gatehouse
Thanks to The News for giving readers an update on what is happening to the historic Norman Lodge gatehouse (Gatehouse dismantling due to commence next week, The News 12/8/25).
I have to ask why it has taken so long for Heritage Victoria to set a deadline for action to be taken.
I raised the condition of the gatehouse back in February 2018 with them , along with the shire, local councillor and the National Trust, to name a few.
I received return correspondence from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning advising they were “concerned about the condition of the gatehouse and would be taking steps to ensure that the owners do not neglect their responsibilities under the Heritage Act”.
As nothing appeared to be taking place I again followed up with the department in 2019 and the response “ the possibility of a property on the Heritage Register falling into disrepair” and “ issues of this nature are in breach of the Heritage Act 2017 and dealt with by my enforcement/ compliance team”.
With a response of the nature, one would think the matter was in hand and the building saved for posterity. However, in 2024 with a storm bringing down a huge branch over this hapless building a representative of the owner stated “he could reassure those concerned that the building would be repaired as stipulated under the Heritage order but there was no time frame at this stage”.
The owner has guardianship of the gatehouse for nearly 20 years and has let it deteriorate. Heritage Victoria has been pussyfooting too long before enforcing an order for dismantling the gatehouse.
Do we now have assurance that the building will be carefully restored with all its original features saved? This should be under the full supervision of Heritage Victoria.
Beverley Treloar, Mt Martha
Climate reversal
Six years ago, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council unanimously declared a climate emergency and committed to a Climate Emergency Action Plan. Since then, climate change has worsened considerably – the last decade being the hottest on record. So, as a non-resident, it’s hard to grasp why on 22 April this year the council voted to discontinue both the declaration and the plan.
Given that most climate sceptics are men, I wondered if gender played a role. Perhaps it did. In 2019, five of 11 councillors were women; in 2025, it’s now only two. Yet, despite representing Nepean — the ward arguably most at risk from sea-level rise — Cr Andrea Allen voted to discontinue.
While the April meeting reaffirmed the coun-
cil’s “commitment to climate resilience,” Cr Bruce Ranken still opposed the need for council projects to account for emissions, a stance verging on climate denial.
The main challenge for local government is cutting community emissions. Scrapping $160,000 in climate-action grants that backed community projects undermines mayor Cr Anthony Marsh’s claim the council is “getting on with the job” (Climate action and arts action the focus of community meeting, The News 12/8/2025).
Good luck to the Peninsula Climate Alliance — 15 local climate groups — whose good work deserves renewed support.
Ray Peck, Hawthorn
The Sensible Centre
Since the election, Zoe McKenzie and her liberal party have decided to win back voters by moving to the ‘sensible centre’.
As a result her party has:
n Had a liberal party elder, tell her party that liberal party men needed to be protected from some liberal party women
n Decided to review liberal party support for Net Zero
n Decided to oppose the Victorian Government’s codifying of Working from Home
n Decided to oppose the rest of the world, in the recognition of Palestine
Zoe, I think I see a flaw in your parties cunning plan
Bob Impey, Mornington
Flagging a point
I beg permission to respectfully remind those of your correspondents who ascribe a lack of knowledge of Australian history and/or loyalty to the long defunct British Empire to those who object to the divisive custom of flying the Aboriginal flag alongside the national flag at schools and public buildings of the following facts:
1. Estimates of the number of distinct aboriginal mobs/clans/language groups/ nations (choose own preferred euphemism for tribe) that existed in 1788 vary from 250 to 600. There has never been a united aboriginal nation.
2. The concept of a national flag was foreign to the aborigines, who in any case did not have any material from which one could be made.
3. The Aboriginal flag first appeared in about 1970, as the flag of a political movement. Thus to display it is an act of political partisanship.
4. The ancestors of all of us have been on this earth for the same length of time (although why anybody thinks this is relevant to the question of the flying of flags escapes me).
Perhaps somebody could explain how flying the aboriginal flag alongside the national flag on public buildings and schools, and thus teaching our children that those who have an aboriginal ancestor are not part of the general population “unites us”.
Albert Riley, Mornington
No fan of Albo
Mr Albanese will go down in world history as the Prime Minister who showed no respect or love for Australia. He has tramped all over our truthful history. culture and traditions.
Never acknowledging the hardships of the convicts brought here and dumped for as much as stealing a loaf of bread to feed their hungry families. You only have to visit Port Arthur to view the inhuman conditions of the prisoners. Of course there were real criminals among them too. These people were granted plots of land on release sometimes.
The decedents of these settlers and other free arrivals were the very men and women who fought in two world wars. Many thousands killed or maimed for Australia. Wives and women never knowing if they would see their loved ones. Living on rations. Women keeping the farms productive to feed them. Albanese kissing the feet and wagging his little tail for the Chinese. How they must laugh behind his back.
Our markets flooded with Chinese cars. The explanation re Chinese war ships on our borders.
Ah well everyone is doing it. The change to the market acceptance of American beef. What a weak leader.
The Aussie way of peace, helping a friend, mateship, and goodwill to our neighbours, a fair go for all has destroyed . Now our freedom of speech and freedom of religion are challenged regularly.
Until we have one country, one people, under one flag there will be turmoil.
Maureen Sharpe, Bittern
Park support
A show of appreciation to the Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors who rallied behind the Notice of Motion I submitted last council term, voting unanimously to preserve 11A Allambi Ave Parkland in Capel Sound at a recent Council meeting in Tyabb.
This outcome stands as a testament to the councillors’ recognition of the vital importance of open space within the community and their commitment to responding to the community’s needs regarding health and wellbeing, opportunities for social connection and the enjoyment of family time in this public space, not only for current residents but for generations to come.
Thank you to the Capel Sound Community Group and the Capel Sound community for their united front in support of the parkland and attendance at the recent council meeting.
A special mention to Kazzie McIntosh for her dedication and tireless work on the “Friends of the Allambi Ave Parkland” Facebook group to engage wider communities and share the local community’s aspirations and ambitions for this council owned land.
There are more hurdles to jump before the process can begin to rezone the parkland to a Public Park & Recreation Zone (PPRZ). One step at a time.
Debra Mar, Mt Martha
Market moves
It’s been almost a year since the Red Hill Agricultural and Horticultural Society was awarded the contract for the market Red Hill. As a local
artisan who makes and sells here on the peninsula, I’ve seen first-hand just how important this market is — not only for stallholders, but for the community who come together each month. What’s disappointing is that some still claim the market is “temporarily closed”. That may be true for a former operator, but it isn’t the reality. The Hill and Ridge Community Market at Red Hill is very much alive — running on the first Saturday of the month (September to May) at Red Hill Reserve.
Markets aren’t just about trade; they’re about celebrating creativity, sharing local produce, and keeping community spirit strong. This one deserves our support. Let’s spread the word that the Red Hill market is alive, well, and thriving. See you Saturday 6 September, 9am–2pm. Georgia Symmons, Safety Beach
Lost soul
I dream one day of living in a world which will have as much compassion for the man who shot a mother kangaroo in the face and left her to die with her joey, as for the kangaroo (Joey rescued after mother shot and left to suffer, The News 12/8/25).
Terrible things must have happened to him or his ancestors, to estrange him so completely from his humanity.
Paula Polson, Dromana
Be aware
One hundred years ago a textbook of brutality was loosed upon the world – Mein Kampf. Now, hiding behind the safe anonymity of their masks these evil neo-nazi blackshirts are emerging from our suburbs, parading and chanting, regurgitating the same hateful rubbish under the guise of free speech.
Our world has seen, fought and defeated this philosophy before. Once again it needs to be stopped, now, by all legal means available, consigned to the ugly footnotes of history.
Bruce Wearing-Smith, Somers
Welcoming a new dog home for National Dog Day
by RSPCA Victoria
Bringing a dog home is an exciting decision but is also a significant responsibility and it’s essential to do your research and discuss it with your family. Talk about whether you’re ready for the responsibility and what kind of dog will suit your lifestyle best.
Here are some important considerations to help set you and your future dog up for a happy life together:
1. Lifespan commitment: Prepare for the long haul. While different breeds and sizes have different life expectations, dogs frequently live ten years or more. Your adorable puppy will grow into an adult dog with ongoing needs, love, and care.
2. Time and financial resources: Dogs need more than just food and a bed, they require veterinary care, grooming, toys, and quality nutrition. They also need daily walks, training, socialisation, and play. Make sure you can provide the mental and physical stimulation for your dog.
3. Suitable accommodation: Dogs need enough room to move comfortably indoors and outside. If you rent, ensure you have written permission from your landlord before adopting.
4. Lifestyle compatibility: Every breed and individual dog has unique energy levels, exercise requirements, and temperaments, so ensure your new dog’s needs match your current and future lifestyle.
Whether you’re ready to meet your new canine companion today or are just starting your journey towards welcoming a dog into your family, RSPCA Victoria has many dogs waiting for loving homes.
If you’re not sure where to start, try the RSPCA Smart Puppy and Dog Buyer’s Guide for a step-by-step guide on finding your new furry friend at rspcapuppyguide.com.au
Electrification of Mornington line refused
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
FOR a considerable time the people of Mornington have been buoyed up under the impression that there was every likelihood of the line between Frankston and Mornington being electrified, and rosy visions of future progress and prosperity were indulged in, but on Thursday last the Railway Commissioner-in-chief paid Mornington an official visit, and was waited upon by representatives of the Mornington Shire Council and Progress Association, who laid before the Commissioner a strong plea for the electrification of the line, based upon the rapid material progress of Mornington during the past two years.
The Commissioner, in reply, said: “You are not in the wood,” a piece of Americanism that plainly intimated that in the Commissioner’s opinion, there were other places that had greater claims for consideration in this respect than Mornington, and added the electrification of the line would not pay at this juncture.
It remains to be seen what this community will do under this setback; whether they will in a fatalistic way accept this decision as a dispensation of providence, or gird their loins for a further effort.
The following statements were laid before the Chief Commissioner for Railways: The annual valuation for 1924 was £31,650; the annual valuation for the current year is £57,451; the assessment for 1924, £1440; and for this year was £2500.
During the last eighteen months
sixty private dwellings and shops have been erected, valued at £59,000, and 3000 allotments have been made available from a number of subdivided estates, and the Council has borrowed £6500 for the purpose of improving the streets.
And some stress was laid upon the marked progress that has been made by the golf, bowling, racing, tennis, and croquet clubs during the past twelve months.
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Great interest is being taken in the “bal masque” (plain and fancy dress) which is to be held on Thursday, August 27, in the Mornington Mechanics’ Hall. The arrangements, which are in the hands of the secretary (Mrs. Webster) are being carried out with a view to afford the greatest pleasure and comfort to the dancers.
Many visitors around the district are expected. The musical programme will be carried out by Mr. Davies’ splendid orchestra of Frankston. Prizes will be given for the best costumes.
The tickets, which are at popular prices (ladies 2/6, gentlemen 3/-) are selling well. Dancing will start at 8 pm and continue until 2am.
The refreshments are in the hands of the Mornington ladies.
Tickets and masks may be obtained from the secretary – the latter if ordered in good time.
Gentlemen are warned to be very careful what ladies they make conquests of before supper, when the unmasking will take place. ***
Road Reports – Peninsula Roads Praised
Through the courtesy of Mr. J. A. P. Ham, Shire secretary, we have been supplied with a copy of a journal published by the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria.
The paper under notice contains road reports supplied by the Touring Department of the Club, and the following extracts will prove interesting to Peninsula readers:—
During the past few weeks the system of reports upon the state of the roads throughout the State has been initiated. Branch secretaries from the various country centres have been communicated with and gladly supply any local information that is likely to be of service to the Tourist Department in the publication of these reports.
Five have already been issued and have proved a source of usefulness to motorists in their travels. So far the following have been published: There is no gain saying the fact that the general condition of roads in the State is worse today than for many years.
There are some notable exceptions respecting specific roads which the Country Roads Board has reconstructed, and where these are maintained by the board the conditions are good.
The best area for roads within easy reach of the city is the Mornington Peninsula, but there is one drawback in that to gain the arterial highway – the Point Nepean road – there is a very rough section from the sixth to
PUZZLE ZONE
the ninth mile posts.
Beyond through Moorabbin, Mordialloc and Carrum to Frankston the road is excellent.
From Frankston two roads diverge, one to each side of the Peninsula (a) through Mornington, Dromana and Sorrento to Portsea; and (b) through Somerville, Hastings and Shoreham. to Flinders; the two arteries being connected by a cross-road linking up Cape Schanck, and striking Point Nepean Road between Dromana and Sorrento, at a point about 50 miles from Melbourne.
The roads leading to the Mornington Peninsula – to Mornington, Dromana and Sorrento on the one hand, and to Somerville, Hastings and Flinders on the other – are still among the best in the State, and continue to attract scores of motorists. ***
Mr. Moore, fruiterer and confectioner, of Playne Street, Frankston, has opened a branch shop in Plowman’s buildings, Bay street, next door to Stell’s garage. The new shop has been nicely fitted up and well stocked with fruit, vegetables, confectionery, etc. Afternoon tea is provided. ***
HASTINGS
The Railway Commissioners paid their annual visit to this district on the 13th inst., and were met by a large deputation of tradespeople and, residents.
Several requests were put before the Commissioners, many of which were freely granted by Mr. Clapp,
who was in his usual good humour. Cr. D. Hoban thanked the Commissioners for the many favours granted to Hastings.
Unless rain soon comes there will be many residents short of water, and there are many water holes for stock which are not quarter full.
Cr. D. Hoban has again been elected unopposed to the Council as representative for the East Riding, and with Crs. Unthank and Alden will make an inspection of various roads which require attention, on the 7th of next month, accompanied by the Shire engineer (Mr. Munts).
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PERSONAL
Mr. W. Priest, of Young Street, who has been on the sick list for some days, is now about again.
Mrs. Richard Wells, we regret to report, has been laid aside with an attack of influenza, and has been in bed for the past week.
Mr. J. B. Jolly, of Frankston, has been confined to his home, “Avondale,” for the past week with an attack of pleurisy. We wish him a speedy and complete recovery to health.
Mr. W. H. O’Grady, J.P., of Frankston, has just returned from a fortnight’s holiday. The genial and smiling Mr. O.G. appears to have greatly benefited by the change. This is the first holiday he has been able to take for many years.
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 21 August 1925
Bulldogs claim women’s premiership
MPFNL
By Brodie Cowburn
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
MORNINGTON are the MPFNL
Womens Division One premiers.
Mornington played Warragul Industrials in the Grand Final at Kinetic Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The two sides have been evenly matched all season - in the first final Mornington narrowly beat
Warragul by five points.
It was a different story on Saturday, as Mornington was in control for most of the day. After a goalless opening term the Bulldogs took the game by the scruff of the neck.
Warragul had a tough day at the office, failing to score a goal.
Mornington claimed the win 5.4 (34) to 0.5 (5).
Elizabeth Muir, Jessica Stepanavicius, Lucy Grocock, Eliza Snehotta, and Alex O’Kelly were
named in the Bulldogs’ best.
WOMEN’S DIV TWO
RED Hill/Balnarring Thunder are the premiers of Division Two after besting Edithvale-Aspendale in the Grand Final.
The Thunder finished the season on top of the ladder, and came into the season decider as favourites. After a shaky start, the ladder leaders took control and ran away with the game.
The final score on Saturday was 2.1 (13) to 7.4 (46). Josie Brent booted two goals for the premiers.
Jayde Pudney, Josie Brent, Olivia Laity, Eve Price, and Ruby Bohan were named the Thunder’s best.
WOMEN’S DIV THREE
A STRONG defensive display helped Chelsea claim the Division Three premiership at Kinetic Stadium last Saturday.
Chelsea played Crib Point in the Grand Final. The Seagulls looked comfortable all day - Crib Point only managed to record two shots on goal for the game.
Chelsea beat Crib Point 4.1 (25) to 1.1 (7). Olivia Kelly, Frankie Shepard, Emma Mackenzie, Summer Magri, and Bridget Hanrahan were the Seagulls’ best.
BULLDOGS claim the 2025 MPFNL Women's Division One premiership. Picture: Alan Dillon
RED Hill/Balnarring Thunder celebrate their Women's Division Two premiership. Picture: Alan Dillon CHELSEA are the 2025 MPFNL Women's Division Three premiers. Picture: Supplied
Race on for finals in Div One, Somerville secure finals spot in Div Two
MPFNL
By Brodie Cowburn
MEN’S DIV ONE
MT Eliza, Dromana, and Langwarrin are locked in a tight race for the top five with one round left to play in the home-and-away season.
After Saturday's games, Mt Eliza and Dromana occupy the final two spots in the top five. Langwarrin is sixth with a significant percentage
disadvantage.
Mt Eliza earned a hard-fought win over Frankston YCW last weekend to put themselves in pole position for finals.
The Redlegs raced out to a lead in the second quarter, and held on for the rest of the day. Mt Eliza beat the Stonecats 12.8 (80) to 10.8 (68).
Finlay Bayne, Jasper O’Neill, Fraser Phillips, Will Bravo, and Finn O'Neill were Mt Eliza’s best.
Dromana sit fifth after a defeat
on Saturday against ladder leaders Rosebud.
Dromana were competitive against Rosebud, but fell just short. Rosebud won 13.4 (82) to 13.13 (91).
Langwarrin kept its finals hopes alive with a 33 point win against Red Hill.
Mornington beat Pines by a point in a thriller on Saturday. EdithvaleAspendale closed out the round with a 21 point win over Sorrento.
MEN’S DIV TWO
SOMERVILLE has secured its spot in the finals with a miracle win over ladder leaders Frankston Bombers. With a thrilling finals race playing out, Somerville would need to beat the Bombers to remain a chance of making the top five. The Bombers have been nearly unbeatable this season, losing just once before Saturday.
After a tight opening term, Somerville led by seven points. A nightmare run for the Bombers in front of goal followed.
Frankston Bombers scored a whopping 12 behinds without scoring a goal after the quarter-time break. Somerville took advantage of their opponent’s struggles in front of goal, going on to claim a 30 point win 8.13 (61) to 3.13 (31).
Corey Battams booted two goals for Somerville. Jack Moroney, Luke Burton, Mitch Mantell, Lochie Fewster, and Lachlan Haskett were named in the best.
NEXT WEEK’S GAMES
DIVISION ONE MENS
Saturday 23 August, 2pm: Dromana v Pines – Dromana Recreation Reserve Frankston YCW v EdithvaleAspendale – John Coburn Oval Langwarrin v Mornington –Lloyd Park Red Hill v Sorrento – Red Hill Recreation Reserve
Crib Point’s clash with Chelsea proved to be an early elimination final, with the winner of the match joining Somerville in the top five.
The Magpies hosted Chelsea in what proved to be a thriller. Both sides were evenly matched all day, with Crib Point heading into the final break ahead by 10 points.
After a scrappy final quarter, Chelsea snuck into the lead. The Seagulls held on to break Crib Point’s hearts, winning 6.14 (50) to 7.12 (54).
Chelsea, Somerville, and Crib Point each finished the season on 48 points, with Crib Point missing the top five by 1.5 percent. Devon Meadows also finished on 48 points - the Panthers ended up third on percentage.
Devon Meadows beat second-place Pearcedale by 11 points on Saturday to secure their finals spot.
Seaford beat Bonbeach by three points and Tyabb beat Hastings by six points in the other highlights of the round. Rye closed out the afternoon with a 21 point win over Karingal.
Rosebud v Mt. Eliza – Olympic Park Rosebud
DIVISION TWO MENS
Saturday 23 August, 2.15pm: Qualifying Final
Pearcedale v Devon Meadows –Baxter Park Sunday 24 August, 2.15pm: Elimination Final
Chelsea v Somerville – Chelsea Recreation Reserve
LANGWARRIN are still a finals chance after beating Red Hill on Saturday. Picture: Paul Churcher MT ELIZA got the better of Frankston YCW. Picture: Craig Barrett
Indigenous twins travel for AFLW dream
WHEN a Balnarring Football Club women’s player moved to South Australia this year to take on a role at Ceduna Area School, little did she know that a couple of the girls from the school would make the trip to Victoria to pull on the boots for her old junior football club.
In her role as a student support officer, Grace met footy mad Indigenous twin sisters Kailee and Kaianne who travel 800km (approximately eight hours) a weekend to play football.
This feat is even more amazing, considering the girls come from a family with six kids; their parents having to juggle an incredibly long drive to keep their football dream alive, with four other children.
Kailee and Kaianne Colbung-Ware are 16-year-olds from Ceduna in South Australia. Originally from the small town Ungarra, their footy journey began in 2022 with Eyre United’s U12s in the Great Flinders League. The team made the grand final that year, Kailee kicked the winning goal and Kaianne earned “Best On Ground”; it was the first premiership for the club in 15 years.
In 2023, the twins joined Mallee Park’s new U16 girls team in the Port Lincoln League, reaching the grand final. Later that year, the girls also played U14 boys.
In 2024, after moving to Ceduna, Kailee and Kaianne continued playing for Mallee Park, travelling 400km each way each week. Competing in U16 girls and A Grade women’s, the sisters were integral in Mallee Park’s first premiership. Both girls finished in the league’s top five.
Later that year, they joined Koonibba’s U16 boys, which was the closest local club and is the oldest surviving Indigenous club in Australia. The team won the premiership, the first girls to do so for the club. As a result Kailee and Kaianne were invited to play in the Under 15’s Norwood Development
squad in Adelaide, an eight hour drive from home. The girls continue to be involved at Norwood.
Season 2025, saw a return to Port Lincoln for the final U16 girls season and A Grade women’s, of which both the girls were key players. Kailee placed fifth in the open women’s medal count, and both sisters made the A Grade Team of the Year. Kailee and Kaianne were selected to represent Eyre Peninsula at the SA Country Championships, and were the youngest players in the squad.
Due to the national age policy, Kailee and Kaianne can’t continue in
U16 boys for their local club, thus the eight hour drive each weekend to be able to continue to play.
“When Grace told us their amazing story, we invited the girls to come over to stay and play with us for a few days in their off season to give them a taste of footy in another state, and enjoy the bonus of playing at an oval only five minutes drive away,” said Pir Price, the secretary of Balnarring Junior Football Club.
“Balnarring is a strong local community club with 17 teams of which seven are female teams, six junior and one senior.
SORRENTO Tennis Club president Mary Dow and councillor Andrea Allen celebrate the installation of new light poles.
Sorrento Tennis Club’s ace win with new lights
By Brendan Rees
SORRENTO Tennis Club is celebrat-
ing a bright new chapter after the installation of brand-new lighting poles, thanks to funding from the Mornington Peninsula Shire.
The upgrade has thrilled the club, which will extend playing hours and enhance community access to the popular facility.
The project, completed earlier this month, includes six new poles and LED lighting which will be compliant with local competition standards.
The upgrade was undertaken following an audit of court light poles across all shire-owned tennis facilities, which saw some light poles at Sorrento
requiring immediate removal.
Council allocated a total of $225,000 to the lighting project at Sorrento Tennis Club.
The club’s president Mary Dow expressed immense gratitude for the shire’s support, saying the upgrade would be a fantastic step forward.
“It is good news for the club. We are delighted to be able to see the return of night tennis,” she said.
“We have two men’s teams entering in the Peninsula Tennis Association competition and playing on our home courts on Wednesday evenings for the first time in 15 months.
“Our ladies night tennis team is also delighted to offer our courts as a venue
on Thursday nights. Coaching can now be extended into the evening, and a group of women are very enthusiastic about cardio tennis on Tuesday evenings.”
Dow said they would also be able to host visitors on Monday nights with a mixed social competition which rotated between various clubs on the southern peninsula.
Members and visitors to the club will be able to book a court with lights via our website, she said.
“We are very grateful for the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s financial support for this upgrade. We think the facility will be used by many more people and that is great for everyone.”
“We were amazed to hear there are no junior girls teams where Kailee and Kaianne play; female football starts at the U16 age.
“We are fortunate that our girls program starts at U10’s, with girls able to play at seven years old.
“Also, where the girls play, female football is played in summer, not in the traditional winter season. Netball is played instead; the girls are also very talented netballers.”
Through connections in their football family community, during their visit Kailee and Kaianne met the Hawthorn AFLW team and watched
a training session, participated in a Stingrays Talent League training session and played (and dominated) in the Balnarring Junior Football Club U18 Girls team.
“Not only are the twins very talented, they are the most gorgeous girls inside and out, and have created life long friendships during their time with us,” said Price.
“It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know them. We look forward to continuing to be involved with the girls and their football journey, and can’t wait to see what the future holds for these talented athletes.”
Dallas Brooks Reserve set for game-changing makeover
By Brendan Rees
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire
has awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to upgrade the Dallas Brooks Reserve in Mornington, following councillor approval last week.
The major sporting ground will undergo major improvements including the reconstruction of four full-size soccer pitches, elevating it to both National Premier League and domestic-level competition standard.
The reserve upgrade is a huge win for its home clubs, the Mornington Soccer Club and Beleura Junior Sports Club.
Councillors unanimously supported in awarding the preferred tender to undertake the project at their 12 August meeting with the works expected to start in late September.
The project forms part of the Dallas Brooks Reserve Master plan with the upgrade to be jointly funded by the Federal Government’s Thriving Suburbs Program ($4.7 million) and the shire, which is contributing $4.8 million.
Among the works will be new lighting and coaches’ boxes, car parking with all-access spaces, connecting pathways to enhance accessibility, improved drainage and fencing, and upgraded spectator areas for improved comfort and engagement.
The reserve’s existing soccer
pitches currently suffer from poor surface and soil conditions which will all be improved.
Councillor Bruce Ranken said the reserve had long been a cornerstone for local clubs and families and the upgrade would improve the facilities.
“It’s been a long, long time coming. The clubs, Mornington Soccer Club and the Beleura Junior Sports Club, are two of the largest winter-based soccer clubs in the area and they’re certainly going to benefit from it,” he said.
“There’s a lot of work that’s going to go on and the clubs are certainly very appreciative of it.”
Deputy mayor Cr Paul Pingiario also praised the project, saying “this is once again leveraging into some well needed upgrades, and I thank the officers wholeheartedly for the work that they’ve put into this and I look forward to seeing the much-needed facilities built”.
“Fingers crossed that we get a similar situation to Emil Madsen Reserve (in Mt Eliza), where we end up nicely under budget so we can further invest more in the infrastructure and delivery within this region,” he said. At the time the federal government grant was announced last December, Mornington Soccer Club president Craig Riley said it was an “absolute game changer for our club”.
Picture: Yanni
KAILEE and Kaianne Colbung-Ware, 16-year-old twins from Ceduna in South Australia, made the long trip to pull on the boots for Balnarring Junior Football Club.
Pictures: Gary Bradshaw
Five-star Stinson’s golden run
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
CHELSEA’S ace predator James Stinson grabbed his second five-goal haul of the league season as his side hammered Sandown Lions 6-0 at Ross Reserve on Saturday.
The former Sunderland youth striker is in his second year at Edithvale Recreation Reserve and has turned this season’s State 4 South Golden Boot award into a one-horse race.
Stinson played for English Universities in the 2017 Home Nations tournament in Scotland and arrived in Melbourne in September 2022 only to be sidelined through injury in 2023.
In 2024 he joined Chelsea and was scoring for fun during pre-season.
Nothing changed when the league started and it’s now customary to see him listed as a scorer after a Chelsea game.
Last year he scored 17 goals and has doubled that count this season.
It was no contest by half-time on Saturday as the teams went into the interval with Chelsea 3-0 up.
Stinson opened the scoring in the 18th minute and Daniel Lewis made it 2-0 five minutes later.
The pick of Chelsea’s goals came in the 27th minute and it broke Sandown’s resolve.
It came from a sweeping interpassing movement involving half-a-dozen Chelsea players and ending with Stinson finishing past helpless Sandown keeper Rowan Crinall.
In the 53rd minute Stinson made it 4-0 and in the 79th minute his wellplaced header from Adam Bartosy’s pinpoint free-kick made it 5-0.
Thankfully for the home side the onslaught ended in the 84th minute when Christian Murray’s through ball enabled Stinson to strike his final blow.
The big battle in State 4 is the race for a top-six finish although we learned little from last weekend with fifth-placed Rosebud, sixth-placed Somerville Eagles and seventhplaced Baxter all winning.
Baxter’s 1-0 away win over league leader Endeavour United was the pick of the bunch.
The killer blow came late in the first half when Keegan Myatt’s superb cross found Charlie O’Connell at the back post and his header proved to be the home team’s undoing.
Baxter is on a nine-match unbeaten streak and has Rosebud and Somerville looking over their shoulders.
Of the trio Somerville faces the worst run home having to play En-
deavour United, Baxter then Chelsea. However Somerville’s first step towards the finish line was positive when it downed Lyndale United 3-0 on Saturday at Westernport Secondary College.
Alessio Izzo opened the scoring in the 8th minute with a strike in off the crossbar and Marcus Anastasiou made it 2-0 in the 38th minute.
Izzo grabbed his brace in the 65th minute converting the penalty awarded after Joe Simmons was felled inside the box.
Rosebud made it back-to-back wins as they overpowered Mentone away from home on Saturday.
Two goals from Connor Wharton along with strikes from Barney Johnson, Mark O'Connor and Luke Tsantefskis saw the visitors run away with the points after a 5-2 win.
Frankston Pines lost 5-0 to Monash University at Monterey Reserve last weekend.
In VPL1 Langwarrin lost 2-1 away to Western United on Sunday in the penultimate round of the league season.
Youngster Mark Deacon scored for Langy.
In State 1 Mornington maintained its promotion push with a gritty 1-0 away win over Doveton on Saturday.
It was a scrappy contest with the decisive moment coming straight
from the second-half restart.
Doveton’s Liam McCormick gave the ball away to Ziggy Razuki who passed to James Kelly and his low shot proved too strong for Doveton keeper Adam Di Domenico who got a hand to the ball.
The result sets up Saturday’s cutthroat Dallas Brooks clash with second-placed Bayside Argonauts.
Mornington sits third three points behind and with three games to go so a win is a must for the local side.
In State 2 Peninsula Strikers struck a road hump on their promotion journey when drawing 1-1 at home to Berwick City while Skye defeated home team Mooroolbark 2-1 at Esther Park to record its first win over the Barkers since joining State 2 ranks in 2019.
Strikers blew a host of chances on Saturday.
They could have put this one to bed at half-time instead they went into the interval 1-0 down.
After blowing a one-on-one in the dying moments of the first half they quickly found themselves defending only for keeper Faraz Zenoozi to make a fine save that struck Jaiden Madafferi and went in for an own goal.
Straight after half-time it was 1-1 when Matt Harrington buried his chance from close range.
Top gun: Chelsea’s ace striker James Stinson looks certain to win State 4 South’s Golden Boot award. Picture: Jordan M. Sport
For the remainder of the match the list of missed opportunities continued to mount mirroring the frustration of the home team’s players, coaching staff and supporters.
Skye and Mooroolbark played out a tough physical encounter in the first half which ended scoreless.
But straight after the break the hosts went ahead with Danny Aye lashing home a loose ball in the box.
Five minutes later the visitors drew level after a clever ball from Jason Nowakowski to the far post was met by a diving header from Daniel Attard.
Enter super-sub Alex Van Heerwarden on the hour and the big man didn’t take long to make his mark.
In the 73rd minute he latched onto Emmanuel Scarlett’s through ball and delicately chipped it over the advancing Barkers’ keeper to give Skye all three points.
In State 5 second-placed Mount Eliza maintained a four-point buffer over Seaford United and set up a blockbuster derby on Saturday between these locals outfits.
Last weekend Mount Eliza hammered visitor Cleeland United 7-0 at Emil Madsen Reserve while Seaford dished out a 5-0 thumping to visitor Pakenham United.
Mount Eliza had this one done and dusted when it led 3-0 at half-time
through goals from Josh Luca, Fraser Keon and Angus Nath.
The momentum didn’t change in a second half highlighted by a Ray Amiri hat-trick and a goal from Callum Drysdale.
Seaford had Pakenham on the back foot in the 2nd minute of their clash when a Blake Hicks’ corner was headed in by Conor Mcfall.
Seaford extended its lead when a goalmouth scramble led to a Pakenham defender putting the ball into his own net.
In the 34th minute Seaford talisman Dylan Waugh got on the scoresheet with a low shot from inside the box.
When Backy Barakzoi scored with a well-struck half-volley after Pakenham failed to clear a Blake Hicks long throw in the 42nd minute the home team was in complete control.
In the second half Tristan Stass was at the back post for a tap-in from a Mcfall corner that completed the scoreline.
Mount Martha went down 3-1 at home to Aspendale on Saturday which ended a horror run of six straight losses for the visitor. It took a world class strike from Kailan Smith in the 21st minute to break the deadlock in a scrappy game. Aspendale came out firing in the second half and scored twice a few minutes apart.
Dean Mamos was played in by Felix Hampson to make it 2-0 and shortly after it was 3-0 when Smith pounced on a defensive mistake.
Mount Martha hit back through Mitch Hawkins and put the visitors under pressure but Aspendale keeper Tom Carter was up to the challenge.
NEXT WEEKEND
Friday, 22 August, 8.30pm
Cleeland Utd v Aspendale, Thomas P Carroll Reserve Saturday, 23 August, 3pm Langwarrin v North Sunshine Eagles, Lawton Park
Mornington v Bayside Argonauts, Dallas Brooks Park
Skye Utd v Bentleigh Utd Cobras, Skye Recreation Reserve
Doncaster Rovers v Peninsula Strikers, Anderson Park
Frankston Pines v Baxter, Monterey Reserve
Endeavour Utd v Somerville Eagles, Reema Reserve
Mount Eliza v Seaford Utd, Emil Madsen Reserve
Saturday, 23 August, 6pm
Rosebud v Chelsea, Olympic Park
Mount Martha BYE
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