Cheaper than implants? Absolutely!
When it comes to replacing a missing tooth, dental implants often steal the spotlight. But what if we told you there’s a simpler, faster, and far more affordable option, especially if you’re only missing one tooth?
At DenturePoint, we offer custom-made single-tooth flexible dentures as a highly effective alternative to implants. No drills. No screws. No waiting months for healing. Just a natural-looking solution that fits comfortably and lasts for years, with a price tag that won’t leave you reeling. Why Not Just Get an Implant?
Implants certainly have their place, but they come with serious considerations:
• High cost: Often several thousand dollars for one tooth
• Surgical procedure: Involves drilling into the jawbone
• Healing time: Can take 3–6 months before the crown is placed
• Bone grafts: May be required if the jaw has thinned
• Not suitable for everyone: Health conditions, medications, or bone quality can be limiting factors
• In contrast, a single-tooth denture is:
• A fraction of the cost of an implant
• Non-invasive: No surgery, no drilling, no downtime
• Fast: Ready in as little as two weeks
• Removable and easy to clean
• A perfect option for all ages and medical histories
And best of all? Our flexible, translucent (invisible) dentures blend naturally with your gums and surrounding teeth, making them a discreet, comfortable solution you’ll barely notice. They’re soft, lightweight, and practically invisible when worn. It’s a modern upgrade to traditional acrylic dentures, and the ideal implant substitute for anyone looking for something more aesthetic and hassle-free.
But It’s Just One Tooth!
Even one missing tooth, especially a back molar, can cause long-term problems if left untreated. Teeth naturally shift into empty spaces, throwing off your bite and leading to uneven wear, jaw strain, and even facial or muscular changes. The surrounding bone can start to resorb, and over time, chewing becomes more difficult. It may aslo lead to loosing more teeth!
Replacing a single tooth helps preserve bite alignment, function, and facial balance, while preventing stress on neighbouring teeth. It’s a small step that protects your whole smile.
Precision-Made, No Mess!
At DenturePoint, we use the latest digital scanning technology to craft your denture. That means no messy impressions, no gag reflex triggers, and a much more precise fit. It’s a faster, cleaner, and more comfortable experience from start to finish. Every denture is custom-made using advanced design software and premium materials; crafted in-house by experienced dental prosthetists.
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Dental Prosthetist, Maggie Murch. photo: supplied
*dental prosthetist - a dental specialist, specialising in dentures
A guide to ageing gracefully
Ageing gracefully is not about resisting the passage of time; rather, it is about embracing each moment with a sense of purpose, mindfulness, and well-being. Here are some key strategies to support graceful ageing while making the most of every day.
Prioritise physical activity
Remaining physically active is essential for maintaining strength, flexibility, and overall well-being. Engaging in gentle exercises such as daily walks, yoga, or gardening can enhance mobility, boost energy levels, and promote emotional well-being.
Nourish your body with balanced nutrition
A well-balanced diet plays a fundamental role in ageing well. Incorporate a variety of nutrientrich foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats, to support energy levels and overall health. Hydration is equally important—drinking sufficient water aids digestion, enhances skin vitality, and ensures optimal bodily function. Rather than adhering to strict diets, focus on enjoying wholesome meals that nourish both body and mind.
Stimulate your mind and stay engaged
Keeping the mind active through reading, solving puzzles, learning new skills, or revisiting past hobbies can help maintain mental acuity. Additionally, social engagement contributes to emotional well-being and cognitive vitality. Meaningful connections and friendships are easily made when living in a Centennial Living retirement village where there are many social activities that you can choose to participate in, as much or as little as you like. We know that a fulfilling and meaningful life in later years is enriched by strong social bonds.
Approach life’s changes with positivity
Ageing brings change, and adopting a positive mindset can significantly influence the experience. Practising gratitude, embracing the present moment, and appreciating life’s simple pleasures—such as a morning cup of tea, a walk in nature, or a heartfelt conversation—can foster a sense of contentment. Mindfulness and meditation can further support emotional resilience, helping to navigate life’s transitions with grace and optimism.
Ensure restful sleep for overall well-being
Quality rest is essential for maintaining physical and mental health. Sleep supports immune function, enhances cognitive clarity, and promotes emotional balance. Establishing a relaxing bedtime routine—such as reducing screen exposure, dimming the lights, and engaging
in calming activities like reading or listening to soft music—can improve sleep quality. Prioritising rest ensures rejuvenation and prepares the body and mind for the day ahead.
Celebrating life at centennial living
At Centennial Living retirement villages they celebrate the journey of ageing gracefully.
Centennial Living’s Beleura Village in Mornington has stunning, large two bedroom villa units where you live independently and can maintain an active lifestyle, cultivate friendships, or develop new ones by joining in the various clubs and groups at the village. Call 1300 098 000 to find out more.
image: supplied
Step into comfort with Bayside Shoes
As the years go by, our bodies evolve, and so do our feet. Many of us begin to experience challenges such as bunions, swelling, heel pain, or pressure in the knees, hips, and back. The right footwear can make a world of difference, helping you stay active, independent, and comfortable.
That’s where Bayside Shoes comes in. For decades, they’ve specialised in supportive footwear that caters to unique foot needs from orthotic-friendly sneakers and supportive sandals to wide-fit dress shoes, they’re proud to provide solutions designed to keep you moving with ease. What sets them apart is their partnership with health professionals. They listen to podiatrists, physiotherapists, and orthopaedic specialists to select shoes
Find Your Social Network
Looking to get more out of retirement?
Social engagement is important for everyone’s well- being but is particularly important as we enter our later years and leave the security and structure of the workforce behind. Having an active social life provides both mental and physical health benefits, warding off loneliness and depression and increasing longevity. Probus Clubs offer a wonderful opportunity to reinvent retirement for those who have left their work lives but still crave engagement, purpose and companionship.
Social clubs like Probus provide a vibrant community of like-minded people who come together for fun and friendship . Probus promotes mental and emotional well-being by fostering a sense of belonging and purpose. The shared experiences and mutual support within Clubs help retirees navigate the significant life transition with confidence and enthusiasm.
Members meet monthly and stay active and involved through a wide variety of activities that meet individual needs. From coffee catchups and cinema groups to day trips, walking groups and overnight tours, Club activities are as varied as the more than 1,400 Probus Clubs themselves.
What they all have in common, however, is the opportunity to meet with fellow retirees regularly, to maintain healthy minds and active bodies, to expand interests, and to enjoy the fellowship of new friends.
So, if you are looking to turn your retirement into an adventure filled with learning, connection and growth, Probus offers a compelling path forward.
that offer real benefits — shoes that not only look good but actively support your health and lifestyle.
This October, during Seniors Festival Month, Bayside Shoes invite you to experience the Bayside difference. Their friendly, knowledgeable team takes the time to understand your needs and find footwear that delivers both comfort and affordable value.
You’ll find Bayside Shoes at 103 Railway Parade, Seaford, with easy parking, wheelchair access, and a welcoming store environment. They’re open 10am–5pm Monday to Friday, and 10am–3.30pm on Saturday.
Discover more at www.baysideshoes. com.au or call 9785 1887 for personalised assistance.
R etirement Talk
Hi PIP team, Some bloke rang me last week promising he could “give me better returns on my super” — all I had to do was give him a few details. He sounded smoother than my hairdresser. Is this for real?
– Ron from Rye
Retirees and Scams — Why Fraudsters Love
You More Than Their Own Grandkids
Ron, congratulations. You’ve just been hit on by a scammer — and not the charming kind.
Superannuation scams are booming because, let’s face it, retirees are the buffet table fraudsters can’t resist. You’ve worked, you’ve saved, and now you’re sitting on a pot of gold. And to a scammer, you look like a retiree-shaped ATM.
Their Favourite Pickup Lines
• “We can roll your super into a high-return fund.”
Translation: we’re rolling it into our holiday account.
• “We’re calling from your actual super fund.”
They’re not. They just googled super fund details.
Why They Target Retirees
They know you have money, time, and oldfashioned manners. You answer the phone, you don’t hang up mid-sentence, and you’re too polite to tell them where to go. That’s scammer heaven.
The Cold, Hard Truth
Once your super is gone, it’s gone. There’s no magical “undo” button. And unlike your kids, scammers won’t be giving you pocket money when you’re broke.
And this isn’t just theory — look at the First Guardian and Shield superannuation collapses. More than 12,000 Australians lost over $1 billion because they were persuaded to move their retirement savings into “exclusive” funds that promised high returns. ASIC has called it industrial-scale misconduct. Some retirees lost everything.
How to Scam-Proof Yourself
• Treat every random call about super like it’s from your ex — ignore it.
• Never hand over login or account details. Your real fund already knows who you are.
• If something sounds too good to be true, it’s usually a fraudster picking out a new jet ski. Ron, your super isn’t just numbers on a statement — it’s your ticket to Friday night fish and chips, cruises you may or may not enjoy, and spoiling the grandkids rotten. Don’t hand it over to someone whose only retirement plan is stealing yours.
Finding an independent financial adviser means they are not aligned with any products, advice is focused solely on safeguarding your future. That means advice is about protecting your future — not selling you into the next “too good to be true” scheme.
So next time, when a smooth talker promises to “unlock your super,” remember the victims of First Guardian and Shield
Life at The Mornington Retirement Village in a nutshell is; the opportunity to join a different activity or event every day, with people who are welcoming and friendly, all while living in a home surrounded by beautiful gardens alongside a magnificent lake.
New residents are even welcomed with a visit from a Social Committee member and a morning tea to help build connections with their neighbours. What more could you want from life?
That’s certainly what Chair of The Mornington’s Social Committee, Carol Jones, thinks of her home of 10 years.
“There is something happening every day in the Clubhouse,” Carol said.
“There’s no need to feel lonely because even if you don’t want to join the activities you can visit the cafe for a coffee and there will always be someone sitting there you can join for a chat.
“The way the Village is set out is magnificent; everyone has their own backyard and the houses are not close together so there’s lots of little lanes you can walk along.
“We have a marvellous lake, there’s always someone walking around the lake, and it’s a pleasure to look out over while having a coffee or reading a book. “All the trees bring lots of birdlife and it’s a wonderful atmosphere to walk outside and hear all the birds.”
With every aspect of a good life catered for, it’s no wonder some of Carol’s neighbours are living well enough to earn the special title of centenarian.
Two centenarians currently live in the Shearwater Serviced Apartments, which are part of The Mornington community. Shearwater residents live independently in their apartments but are supported with two daily meals, weekly cleaning and linen services and a 24/7 emergency response system.
Carol said it’s wonderful to see her neighbours looking so fit and well, and being able to have a good quality of life well past their 100th birthdays.
Her mother also lived in the Shearwater Apartments for five years. Carol said, “My mother was a very solitary person and
didn’t have any friends when she lived on her own in Lilydale. She was losing weight and not looking after herself so I suggested either you can go into care or you can move into the Shearwater Apartments near me.”
“Those five years she lived in Shearwater were some of the happiest of her life because she learned to make friends and she spent time with people her own age.”
Shearwater residents are welcome to join any and all of the events and activities organised by The Mornington Social Committee, although one of the absolute favourites is bingo of course. Other activities that the community
enjoys, thanks to the hard working Social Committee, include regular games of cards, an art group, yoga and exercise classes, social morning teas, trivia competitions, monthly social lunches, bus outings, concerts and performances.
Carol said there’s far more to the Village and the community than what meets the eye. “When you look around and start meeting people you will find out it’s a great place to live,” she said.
For more information about The Mornington Retirement Village visit our website SouthernCrossCare.com.au or call 1800 852 772.
Frankston Ladies Choir performing for The Mornington residents. Image: supplied
TABLE TENNIS SOCIAL GROUP
SENIORS WEEK IS FREE!
Did You Know?
The percentage of people aged 65 or older with earwax impaction is reported to be as high as 34%!
Do you experience any of the following?
• Earache
• Itching
• Tinnitus (ringing and buzzing in the ears)
• Vertigo
• Hearing loss
These could be the complications of excessive or impacted earwax.
Why choose microsuction at Viva Hearing?
Microsuction has become widely recognised as the gold standard for efficient and safe earwax removal. This advanced procedure uses a specialised suction device under direct visualisation, allowing for precise and controlled removal of earwax while significantly reducing the risk of trauma to the ear canal and eardrum.
Unlike traditional ear syringing, microsuction is quick, comfortable, and does not require the prior use of eardrops. It is particularly beneficial for seniors looking to improve their hearing without the discomfort or potential infection risks associated with syringing.
Table tennis: a healthy choice SEN IO RS FESTIVAL
Retired, semi-retired, your physical and mental wellbeing has never been more important than now. Regular activity is strongly recommended to stay healthy, and Mornington and Frankston Table Tennis Association (MFTTA) is here to help!
Which regular activity will help me with illnesses such as diabetes, blood pressure, balance/ co-ordination, joint pain, neck pain, depression, anxiety, loneliness, dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s?
The answer is Table Tennis!
So, what are the proven benefits of table tennis?
• Weight loss.
• Improved balance.
• Improved hand/ eye co-ordination.
• Improved reflexes.
• Gentle on joint injuries.
• Improved cognitive awareness.
• Whole body exercise.
The affordable social group is run at Mornington 9.30am to 11.30am Monday
to Friday and at Frankston on Monday nights 6pm - 9pm and Thurs 1pm - 3pm. The different times allow flexibility of when you want to join in in a friendly, safe environment.
The social group is open to any ability, with social and competition play available. Beginners are most welcome. You can turn up on your own or with a group of friends.
The social group program provides all equipment bats/ balls with a small fee of $8 per visit and annual registration fee which includes insurance.
Seniors Week is FREE - COME AND TRY!
We are located at:
Civic Reserve Recreation Centre 350 Dunns Road, Mornington and Frankston Sth Community Centre, 55 Towerhill Rd, Frankston Sth.
Please contact us on:
Email - admin@mftta.org.au
Phone- 0498 003 788 to register your interest.
Helping seniors protect wealth for future generations
Estate planning, drafting your will and powers of attorney, is a critical aspect of securing peace of mind, protecting loved ones, and ensuring generational wealth can be preserved.
Lardners Solicitors, a long-standing and trusted law firm based in Mount Eliza, is passionate about empowering the community with reliable and accurate information on estate planning issues. Through free presentations and seminars, as well as private appointments, the firm is making a significant impact on the lives of senior citizens across the Mornington Peninsula and beyond.
Principal Solicitor Andrea Griffiths, who has been at the forefront of these initiatives, emphasises the importance of estate planning. "Estate planning is not just about drafting a will; it’s about creating legal structures that protect assets and ensure they are passed down to future generations in a way that can often assist in minimising tax implications,” says Ms Griffiths.
“I find immense satisfaction in assisting members of our senior community to prepare wills that provide clarity and security for their loved ones. It’s incredibly rewarding to see the peace of mind it brings to our clients."
In response to the overwhelming need for accessible and trustworthy information, Lardners Solicitors is once again hosting a series of free seminars at the Mornington Library, aged care retirement villages, and service providers throughout October and November. These sessions aim to address
common concerns, such as understanding available choices, tax implications, and probate fees—issues which often weigh heavily on the minds of seniors.
After presenting more than 15 free information seminars during 2024 at local retirement villages, RSL Clubs, and community libraries, Ms Griffiths identified a glaring gap in reliable estate planning information within the senior community.
"It became clear that many people were making decisions based on outdated beliefs or fear of the unknown. By providing accurate advice, we can allay their concerns and empower them to make informed choices," she explains.
One of the most common worries among seniors is the financial burden their beneficiaries may face after they pass. Tax implications and probate fees can be daunting, but with proper advice, these concerns can be significantly mitigated.
"Our seminars are designed to demystify these issues and provide practical solutions," says Ms Griffiths. "We want our community members to feel confident that their wealth is protected and their wishes will be respected."
Lardners Solicitors is committed to serving the community and ensuring that seniors have access to the information they need to safeguard their assets.
"Estate planning is not something to put off; it’s an essential step in protecting your legacy and providing for your loved ones," urges Ms Griffiths. "I encourage everyone to take the time to plan for the future.”
The team at Lardners Solicitors is available
for appointments in person, via telephone, Zoom, or through in-home visits to discuss your estate planning needs and concerns With their dedication to empowering
seniors and protecting
generational wealth, Lardners Solicitors continues to be a pillar of support for the Mornington Peninsula community.
Lardners Solicitors Lawyers: Ms Elisabeth van der Zypp, Ms Raya Aridi-Ballout and Ms Andrea Griffiths. Image: supplied
New free home care program
A new 12-week Home Care program to help seniors stuck waiting for government funding has just been announced, to provide much-need support at no cost. The program couldn’t come at a better time.
With over 88,000 older Australians on the waitlist for a Home Care Package, wait times have blown out to over 11 months and people are desperate for help. Most seniors and their families seek Home Care support in response to a health crisis – only to find that the system is complex and extremely slow to navigate. Even after someone has been assessed and approved for Home Care Package funding, the unfortunate reality is that support can be 6 –12 months away. The Free Care program, delivered by Sai Home & Community Care, aims to change that.
Sai General Manager Nicole Armstrong said the program aimed to deliver significant help to those who needed it most.
“It’s unfortunate that the current funding system means those with the highest levels of need are the ones that wait the longest,” she said.
“In that time, often people’s health can decline, and families reach breaking point. The Free Care Program is about stepping in now and providing help when the need is urgent,” she said.
The Free Care Program provides two
hours of Home Care per fortnight, for anyone who has been on the national waitlist for a Home Care Package for more than six months.
It allows seniors to get help with things like cleaning, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, respite support and more – for up to 12 weeks.
“This is a free no obligation service, and it’s our way of giving back to the community we’ve been serving for more than 45+ years in the Peninsula, Frankston and surrounds,” said Nicole Armstrong.
“Another way we help is through our Local Guide initiative, which connects seniors to even more free health and wellbeing services as well as a network of local service providers that offer discounts to those on the national funding waitlist.
“It is important seniors know there is a lot of help available and that they should reach out if they are struggling at home to keep up.”
The Local Guide includes discounted offers in health, home support, home maintenance, meal services and more, plus information about free companionship programs, medical services and other community supports that can help while you’re waiting for your Package.
“Since launching the Free Care Program and our Local Guide initiatives, we see people in our community every day that are finally getting the extra help they need, and we see what a huge impact that can make to their lives.”
Accessing the Free Care program does not affect any other funding supports, and can be used alongside other support, such as Aged Pensions or Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).
To access the program, get more information or receive a copy of the Local Guide to Support at Home, seniors and
simply need to
am
“We’ve been serving the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston community for such a long time, and we see it as a privilege to help the community that has trusted us for so long.”
their families
contact Sai Home and Community Care during office hours, 8:30
– 5 pm on (03) 8785 0999.
Sai Home & Community Care. image: supplied
Picturesque village in Safety Beach
Martha Cove Village is a vibrant and sought-after retirement community located in picturesque Martha Cove. Nestled between the tranquil waters of Port Phillip Bay and the rolling hills of the Mornington Peninsula, this retirement village offers a peaceful and scenic environment for retirees seeking a fulfilling and active lifestyle in their later years. The village provides a range of services and amenities to ensure residents can enjoy a comfortable and independent life. One of the key features of Martha Cove Village is its prime location. The village is just a short distance from Safety Beach, with easy access to local shops, cafes, and essential services, residents can enjoy the convenience of a well-connected community while also benefiting from the tranquillity of their surroundings. The proximity to the water also offers opportunities for leisurely walks along the foreshore, as well as enjoying water-based activities like boating and fishing.
Martha Cove Village offers a variety of living options, including independent living units and apartments, to cater to the diverse needs of retirees. The homes are modern, spacious, and well-appointed, featuring high-quality finishes and thoughtful design elements to ensure residents have everything they need for a comfortable lifestyle. The village’s layout is also designed to promote ease of movement, with pathways and communal spaces that encourage social interaction among residents.
Community and social engagement are central to life at Martha Cove Village. They offer a wide range of recreational activities and events, allowing residents to stay active, entertained, and socially connected. These activities include fitness classes, arts and crafts, social outings, and special interest groups, among others. Regular social events, such as community barbecues and themed dinners, provide ample opportunities for residents to socialise with neighbours
and make new friends. This strong sense of community helps foster a supportive environment, where individuals can enjoy their retirement years while maintaining their independence.
There is also a strong emphasis on wellness at the village, with programs focused on physical fitness, mental wellbeing, and overall quality of life including walking and meditation groups, podiatrist to name a few.
Martha Cove Village is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and outdoor spaces. Residents can take advantage of the lush green areas for walking, gardening, or simply relaxing in the serene surroundings. The village is designed to provide a peaceful sanctuary, where retirees can enjoy a slower pace of life and focus on their well-being. Cove Village is located at 101 Pickings Rd, Safety Beach.
Martha Cove Village. images: Garry Sissons
Greenways: A new lifestyle
Why choose a retirement village?
For some it’s location, facilities, or services. For others its low maintenance, or new home features. But for most, it’s the promise of a thriving, social, welcoming and supportive lifestyle that is so important. Greenways Retirement Village offers a lifestyle few can match. It boasts an active, fun and happy community in bayside Seaford, the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula. Being one of the few privately owned villages in Victoria, it puts people first, and has done so for over 49 years. This means that the opportunities to socialise, meet new friends and get involved at the village are encouraged and supported at all levels.
At the heart of the village, the Greenways Community Centre is always busy. Residents come together regularly for a cuppa, an activity or to share a meal in the village restaurant. Residents embrace the many activities on offer as well as events, fundraisers, market days and cocktail parties (to name a few!).
So, whether it be dining events or themed functions such as Australia Day BBQs, Anzac Day Ceremonies, Spring Carnival celebrations, or Village Fashion
Shows. Or regular activities such as a trivia competition, birthday celebrations, bingo, movie afternoons or games groups. Or, for the sports lovers, there’s a private village bowling green and club house, regular indoor bowls sessions, pool/billiards and the village fitness centre.
Whatever your interest, Greenways could be just the right fit for you. Choose from newly refurbished one, two and three bedroom villa units or the convenience and ease of one bedroom apartments close to the village club centre.
Apartments start from $321,000 and villa units from $398,000.
“There is just nothing like being surrounded by good people”
Pictured clockwise from above: Outside a Unit at Greenways, The Greenways Bus, BBQ area, Rotunda, Greeways Gate Entrance. images: supplied
Rising crime levels are ‘unacceptable’
Brodie Cowburn brodie@mpnews.com.au
CRIME on the Mornington Peninsula rose by 10.6 percent in the 2024/25 financial year, newly released figures from the Crime Statistics Agency reveal.
There were 9,333 criminal incidents recorded in the Mornington Peninsula LGA in the year ending June 2025. That figure equates to 5425 criminal incidents per 100,000 population.
Mornington was the peninsula suburb most affected by crime, followed closely by Rosebud and Hastings. Dromana and Somerville rounded out the top five.
Stealing from a motor vehicle was the most common offence, with 1313 incidents recorded. There were 864 reported incidents of other theft, 749 incidents of breaching family violence orders, and 720 reported incidents of residential non-aggravated burglary.
Crime in the neighbouring Frankston Local Government Area rose by more than 18 percent, climbing to its highest level in a decade.
There were 13,754 criminal incidents recorded in the Frankston LGA in the year ending June 2025; an 18.8 percent increase on the year prior.
Criminal incidents recorded in the suburb of Frankston rose by more than 1000, up to 7219. Houses were the most frequently targeted location types, and stealing from a motor vehicle was the most common offence.
Statewide there were 638,640 crimi-
nal offences recorded in Victoria in the year ending June 2025, an increase of 15.7 percent. Children accounted for 12.8 percent of all offenders processed.
Victoria Police deputy commissioner regional operations Bob Hill said “as a society, we simply cannot allow the level of crime we are seeing to become normalised and accepted – every Victorian deserves to feel safe in their home, within the community and on the roads.”
“Victoria Police is tackling these issues head on. Our members are doing exceptional work to resolve these crimes. But it must be said - the number of arrests we are seeing reflects an unacceptable level of offending,” he said.
“We will continue to make arrests and hold offenders to account, but we need to prevent and deter crime to reduce offending so that there are fewer victims in Victoria.
“Right now we are working on new approaches that will deter repeat offenders and help stop these crimes before they can occur. This includes a focus on how we can get more police out on the streets. We will continue to work with government and our partners on developing strategies and solutions for preventing and responding to crime in Victoria.
“Victoria Police has set an ambitious target of reducing serious and violent crime by five per cent each year. There is no doubt this will be a challenge, but it is a fight we are up for to ensure our community remains as safe as possible.”
JANET Hough is on a mission to spread awareness and help others who have been diagnosed with MND. This October, Janet and her husband, Peter, are organising Walk for a Cause, a community fundraising and awareness event. See ‘Fundraising walk for motor neurone disease’ - Page 10. Picture: Gary Sissons
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RSPCA seizes 35 horses in major operation at
A SIGNIFICANT animal welfare operation was executed last Thursday (25/9) at a property on Moorooduc Highway in Mt Eliza, with the RSPCA seizing 35 horses.
The operation, following months of investigation and concern from the local community, involved a team of ten RSPCA personnel, and followed the execution of a second warrant after evidence was seized from the property last week (RSPCA executes warrant after animal welfare concerns, The News 19/9/25).
The seizure is the culmination of a long-running investigation which
began in April after concerned community members issued reports on the treatment of animals on the property (RSPCA investigates horse welfare, The News 2/5/25).
A statement from RSPCA Victoria confirmed “Inspectors issued legal notices to comply for a number of horses and have attended the property more than 20 times throughout the investigation to monitor compliance with these notices”.
Community concern has continued to grow over the past few months, with local advocates leading protests and demanding action.
Carly Wines, one of the community members who has spent months protesting at the site, said she is feeling utter “thrill” and “joy” over the
seizure of horses from the property.
“I want to say a huge thank you to the RSPCA for getting it done,” she said.
“I want to thank them for listening to us as a team of people who have been reporting continuously for five months and making noise about this, we know we’ve probably been a nuisance, but it’s come from a good place.”
Despite horses being seized, animals remain on the property. Wines said they will continue to fight for their removal.
“This has highlighted a big gap in animal welfare,” she said.
“We need more robust animal legislation, which will hopefully come to fruition now.”
MORE THAN A SHED. ITS AN INVESTMENT.
Tracey Asquith, who has been organising protests outside of parliament and the RSPCA headquarters, said she is disappointed it has taken so long for action to be taken but is glad that animals have finally been removed from the property.
“My initial feeling is a mix between relief and tears. It’s just taken ever so long, and it’s required literally thousands and thousands of people to advocate for these animals,” Asquith said.
Dr Liz Walker, the CEO of the RSPCA, said it is a “significant” and “complex” situation.
“We’d like to assure the community that we are doing everything we can, within our powers of the legislation, to progress this matter,” she said.
“Our inspectorate will not hesitate to take action wherever they are legally allowed to do so, and any legal action will be guided by evidence and due legal process.”
Walker praised her inspectorate team, saying “We are incredibly proud of our inspectorate team and our team across the organisation who have worked really hard to get this outcome and as we speak are caring for the animals”.
She reiterated the importance of the community following protocol in situations like this.
“I encourage the community to report animal cruelty through the normal channels so that we can make sure that everything that can be done, is done,” Walker said.
Raia Flinos raia@mpnews.com.au
AN RSPCA officer leads the horses towards the loading area (left) and preparing the horses for loading (right).
Pictures: Gary Sissons
Sorrento’s
Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au
charm at risk as height limits could be raised
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire
councillors have voted to endorse a plan that could see height limits raised in Sorrento’s town centre, despite strong community concerns over heritage and coastal character impacts.
Under new planning rules, buildings would have a two storey, nine metre building height limit fronting Point Nepean Rd, and a three-storey, 12-metre height limit for new development abutting Ocean Beach Rd.
It also proposes new developments have a maximum of two storeys or nine metre buildings at street frontage while any third storey would see a reduced setback from eight to four metres from the street frontage, excluding heritage sites.
Additionally, the proposed building rules seek to increase new development heights from 11 metres to 12 metres abutting Morce Ave and side streets within the activity centre.
The proposal, known as Amendment C286morn, was prepared to “implement the recommendations” of council’s adopted Ocean Beach Road Sorrento Built Form Review in May 2024.
Nepean Ward Cr Andrea Allen, who supported the plan, said the amendment sought to apply permanent mandatory building design controls to the Ocean Beach Rd commercial precinct in Sorrento to “protect and enhance the valued character, heritage and amenity of the area”.
“This has been a long journey and a lot of work, but we are now at the final stages,” she said.
The shire received 77 community submissions regarding the proposal but as they were unable to be resolved, councillors decided in February to refer all submissions to an independent planning panel which was to be appointed by Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny.
The panel met in May and delivered its report to council in June recommending that it adopt Amendment C286morn, subject to a list of recommended changes – which councillors did, having voting unanimously in support of it at their 23 September council meeting.
The Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny will now decide whether to ultimately approve the amendment. However, as reported earlier this year by The News, opponents including The Nepean Ratepayers Association Inc had strongly objected to the southeast precinct being included in the 11-metre/three storey height limit and restricted setback (Fight to save township from new building rules not over, The News 19/3/25).
Russell Norton-Old, owner of Rusty’s Café Bar located at the corner of Point Nepean Rd and the Esplanade, has also been against the proposal, saying it would compromise the beauty and historic character of Sorrento’s township.
Cr Allen noted the proposed controls within the revised design and development overlay were “designed to ensure that new development responds appropriately to the low scale, coastal and historical character of the commercial precinct and protects views of reasonable growth to occur in line with the township’s role and function”.
“Council was commended by the panel for its built-form review approach. They noted that the review relied on evidence-based data, predominantly three-dimensional modelling, to better understand the potential impact of new built form on the existing heritage buildings and key vantage form,” she said.
Upgrade for Mornington Peninsula Freeway
THE Mornington Peninsula Fwy is set to be upgraded as part of a statewide road maintenance blitz.
The state government said all roads would be prioritised based on expert assessments and community feedback, Roads and Road Safety Minister Melissa Horne made the announcement on 23 September as part of the Better Roads Blitz.
Crews will undertake projects over the next nine months, ranging from road rehabilitation and resurfacing, patching potholes and maintaining bridges, installing traffic lights and signage.
“As well as repairing some of our busiest roads, crews will also mow, slash and spray tens of thousands of kilometres of roadsides, inspect and repair thousands of bridges and other structures,” the state government said in a statement.
Hundreds of traffic lights sets and electronic signs will be fixed, with graffiti to also be cleaned among other maintenance works as needed.
The Nationals Leader and Roads and Road Safety Shadow Minister, Danny O’Brien said the initiative was “endless spin” by the government amid the state’s “crumbling roads”. “One has to wonder with all these years of ‘massive maintenance blitzes’ why our roads are still in such poor shape?” he said.
RUSSELL Norton-Old, owner of Rusty’s Café Bar, pictured earlier this year said any changes to new building rules was “planning madness”. Picture: Yanni
Shire approves $500K for CCTV fix after crime plea
Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au
CCTV cameras across the Mornington Peninsula Shire will be brought back online after councillors voted to spend $500,000 fixing the issue following growing crime concerns and antisocial behaviour.
The decision, made at the 23 September council meeting, will see 60 existing cameras restored in six localities including Hastings, Mornington, Mt Eliza, Mt Martha, Rosebud and Rye. An additional 30 cameras will also be installed across the municipality.
Many, if not all cameras, have sat idle due to lack of maintenance, leaving what some say is a huge gap in public safety surveillance, particularly in trouble spots such as Hastings where traders have experienced repeated shop break-ins, vandalism and theft (Hastings traders ‘fed-up’ over rising crime, The News 24/04/25).
“This investment is required to bring these existing systems back into operational status to support Victoria Police operations and improve perceptions of community safety,” a council report said.
The shire also confirmed that the three Victoria Police monitoring locations at Hastings, Mornington and Rosebud Police stations had all been consulted on the operational status of the current CCTV systems and “proposed upgrades that would help with community policing”.
Cr Stephen Batty spearheaded the
CCTV network review following what he described as “a personal experience” in January, noting there had been a “virtual neglect of the CCTV operating system”.
While acknowledging the cameras were technically a state government responsibility, Batty said “safety is a major concern” and “we cannot continue to turn a blind eye to such an important infrastructure”.
Cr Paul Pingiaro agreed, adding he had spoken to police at Mornington Police Station and they were “so sup-
portive of this to bring it forward to help protect our community.”
Hastings Gold Mine co-owner Wayne Magdziarz said the investment was long overdue as crime was only getting worse.
He said there had been many cases where he had to provide his own shop CCTV to police and it “still hasn’t stopped people”.
“I don’t know how many times we’ve been hit and vandalised and broken into... we’ve got very good security and very good CCTV and things
like that, but we’ve nearly been burnt down,” he told The News
“It’s a joke around here... and they’re not doing anything about it. It will be another two years before they do anything”.
The shire’s security contractor undertook an audit of Hastings CCTV cameras in April, but a report was not presented to councillors until five months later.
According to Hastings traders, the cameras have been out of action since at least July last year.
In a statement Victoria Police said, “while CCTV is ultimately a matter for council, it plays an important role in helping to solve crime. Anyone who has CCTV of an incident is urged to come forward and provide that to police”.
“Police will continue to engage with residents, traders, and the Mornington Peninsula Shire at communityfocussed meetings, such as Neighbourhood Policing Forums and youth crime, prevention and safety forums to help identify issues and allocate resources to matters causing the most harm in our community.”
Councillors voted unanimously in support of the CCTV upgrade, which will be funded through the shire’s 2025-26 capital works initiative.
Cr Max Patton proposed an amendment to the motion seeking that council “review evidence-based approaches to community safety and crime prevention” including youth engagement through art, music, sport and more –but this was unsuccessful in a vote of seven councillors against three.
Cr Bruce Ranken, who did not support the amendment, said, “We know that there’s a crime issue. We know that there’s a safety issue. Let’s just get on with it”.
Patton said he recognised the role CCTV can play in assisting police “but in my view it’s the last line of defence and reacts to crime after it’s happened”.
“Prevention, I think, is more effective and often cheaper than surveillance and enforcement,” he said.
HASTINGS traders pictured in April, demanded more is done to protect their businesses. Picture: Yanni
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Two Mornington women fundraise for Zimbabwean kids
TWO Mornington Peninsula women who have launched a not-for-profit organisation supporting education and healthcare in Zimbabwe are holding a community fundraising festival in Mornington next month.
Elsie Porter and Sue Lay recently founded Zimbabwean EduHealth Organisation which honours the legacy of their parents for their community work. With integrity, compassion and collaboration they are committed to empowering rural Zimbabwean communities with essential education and healthcare.
They are preparing to host the Zimbabwean Eduhealth Fundraising
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at Peninsula Community Theatre in Wilsons Rd, Mornington on Sunday 5 October from 11am to 4pm.
All funds raised will go towards a new school and medical clinic, as well as a second-hand school bus.
Elsie’s father Patrick Chihwayi and four kids were tragically killed while he was driving 22 kids from the Beatrice farming community to school.
Elsie and Sue hope to rally enough support from the festival to fund land taxes to secure a site as well as fencing and clearing of the land for a school and medical clinic for the Beatrice farming community. The school will be dedicated to Patrick Chihwayi.
The kids of Beatrice farming community are currently rising at 4am to walk 20kms to school which starts at 8am.
Sue is donating part of her inheritance to purchase a second hand, 24-seater bus which will be dedicated to her parents.
The event will feature vibrant stalls, Zimbabwean street food, live performances, drumming workshops and a kids’ corner.
For those unable to attend the festival but who would like to show their support, please visit the website: zimbabweaneduhealth.org
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SUE Lay and Elsie Porter, founders of the Zimbabwean EduHealth Organisation, are inviting the community to a fundraising event. Picture: Gary Sissons
Stolen vintage model train found after a year-long mystery
Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au
A MORNINGTON man has been joyfully reunited with his prized vintage model steam train more than a year after it was stolen from his backyard shed.
Geoff Woods, 64, a lifelong train enthusiast and passionate collector, had nearly given up hope of ever seeing the 80-year-old gem again, but thanks to an unexpected tip-off that came through a chain of personal connections to the thief’s partner, he was able to recover it.
“Little did I know the thief was right under my nose and never left Mornington,” Woods said.
Police arrested the thief at his Mornington property in June after executing outstanding warrants for separate matters.
Woods added his personal connection had
found the steel green train sitting on the floor after managing to look around the house with the consent of the thieves’s partner.
The contact also sent photos via phone of the relic that Woods thought he had lost forever.
“I went straight around the next day and picked it up,” Woods said, as well as “a heap of other stuff he pinched from me”.
“I’m very happy to get it back. And now I’ve just built a steel trestle bridge with an arch that my mate has built to display the train.”
Woods said he had spoken to police but decided not to press charges after the offender already had a string of charges against him for other unrelated matters.
He said he was just relieved to get his train back, which had a “few things missing from it, but 99 per cent of it is in-tact”.
Woods, a life member of South Mornington Football Club, and a foundation member at
Mornington Football Club, said the Americanmade steel train with a coal carrier was a rarity, with a four-and-half inch track gauge, which didn’t exist in Australia.
He paid $5000 for it ten years ago, saying it “was just one of those things you see in your life, and you’ve got to have it”. But he said the train, which runs on real steam, hadn’t been fired up for about 70 years.
Woods, a big history buff, has a five-acre property where he keeps his historic and collectable items in his personal museum. Among them are a F-18 jet fighter windscreen and an old porthole from a boat that sank at Rottnest Island 1889.
Woods said he and a mate were working on creating a TV show like American Pickers, where collectors go on a search for rare artifacts and treasures.
“I’m a big collector of unusual things.”
Hastings fire brigade opens its doors to get fire ready
HASTINGS Fire Brigade will be opening the fire station for a special event to help the community ‘Get Fire Ready’ on Sunday 5 October.
Community members are encouraged to drop in and chat to their local CFA volunteers about cleaning up their property, creating a fire plan and where to get emergency information bydownloading the VicEmergency app.
Hastings Fire Brigade will have a range of information available, along with practical resources, activities, and a sausage sizzle.
Brigade captain Mike Wilmott is encouraging the local community to come down and meet its volunteers.
“Connecting with our community is vital for our ongoing relationships but also to ensure our area is well prepared for a major emergency,” Willmott said.
“This Get Fire Ready event gives us the chance to encourage community members to take action and to assist them with their fire plan and general property preparedness.
“Fire safety is a joint responsibility and we need the community to do their part in assisting us so we can continue to protect lives and property.
“It’s important for residents in high-risk areas to be aware of their local dangers so they can act accordingly.
“We’re always here to help and the Get Fire Ready event is a great way to have that open discussion with our local community.”
CFA is also encouraging Victorians to know where to get timely information during in an emergency.
Residents are encouraged to download the VicEmergency app, set up their watch zones to their residential and travelling location, and also listen to local emergency broadcasters such as ABC.
The open day will run from 10am to 12pm at the station located at 149 Hight St, Hastings. To find out more about your local Get Fire Ready Open Day, please visit: cfa.vic.gov.au/getfireready
GEOFF Woods with his treasured vintage model train. Picture: Gary Sissons
Somerville business park plan moves ahead
Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build a giant high-tech industry and business park in Somerville is a step closer after Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors backed an independent planning panel’s report.
The proposed development, known as Amendment C243morn, would occupy a large parcel of land at 79 and 83 Bungower Rd in Somerville with offerings in manufacturing, research and development, smaller start-ups and small to medium enterprises.
The plan is being privately led by Procter Investments Pty Ltd, the founders of navigation technology company Sealite.
If approved, it would see a technology, industry and business park created, providing up to 1100 jobs with the aim of addressing a “critical shortage” of industry land on the peninsula.
It would also feature cafes, sports facilities, retail tenant spaces, and
potentially a micro-brewery.
The site comprises two property titles totalling 36 hectares, which are zoned as special use port related but deemed surplus to the Port of Hastings needs in 2018. It was declared regionally significant industrial land by the state government in 2019.
Earlier this year the shire received a total of 114 public submissions of which just over half opposed the development (Tech park plan sparks traffic concerns, The News 13/03/25).
Among concerns their concerns are traffic impacts particularly along Bungower Rd and being inappropriate for the area.
More than 100 residents have also signed a petition fighting the proposal, noting the long-term environmental damage, traffic impacts, and that the site should be protected by green wedge values.
In February councillors decided to refer all submissions to a planning panel which delivered its report in June, having “concluded that the amendment is strategically justified and should be adopted as exhibited
subject to changes,” according to a council document.
At their 23 September meeting councillors followed the advice of council officers after voting unanimously in favour of endorsing the proposal to the Mornington Peninsula planning scheme including accepting 13 of the panel’s 14 recommendations.
The shire did not agree with the recommendation of a discretionary setback of 50 metres to Bungower Rd, including landscaping within a discretionary 15 metres from the site boundary.
It also rejected a discretionary setback of 30 metres to Lower Somerville Rd which would be used for landscaping and open space.
“The key issue with this panel recommendation is that it makes the setbacks discretionary, meaning future buildings and works could be approved within the designated road setbacks,” a council report said.
A planning permit has been issued for a high technology development of workshops, warehouses and asso-
ciated offices known as the ‘Sealite Development’ in the northeast corner of the land under Special Control Overlay 10.
The northwest corner of the site is affected by the heritage overlay for the Brunning’s Homestead at 83 Bungower Road, Somerville, but under the plans the Brunnings homestead heritage site would be brought into an open space area to ensure its protection including any significant trees.
The applicant is seeking to apply a development plan overlay “to comprehensively masterplan the site,” as well as rezoning the land from special port uses to industrial.
The council’s endorsement of the planning panel’s report will be referred to the Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny who will ultimately decide whether to approve the proposal or refuse it.
Cr David Gill said while it was likely that the Minister would also accept the panel’s recommendations “as past history would say,” he expressed concern that it was problem-
atic as the shire’s planning scheme had “too many discretionary uses”.
“We can’t know what we are protecting much at all when people can challenge it at VCAT or elsewhere. A real planning scheme tells exactly what the community wants to do, what the council wants to do, what the state government wants to do, and doesn’t allow changes through just going to court all the time,” he said.
“Whilst I agree in general with the need for the industrial area, there are still some issues that probably won’t have a happy ending.”
Deputy mayor Cr Paul Pingiaro said the Minister may make changes to the amendment once submitted for approval but “neither council, the proponent, nor the submitters have the right to appeal the Minister’s decision”.
“Basically, this is procedural for us tonight. Unfortunately, we can’t have the influence we probably would like, but that was all done through the process,” he said.
RESIDENTS have banded together to fight a huge high-tech industry and business park planned for Somerville (left). Pictures: Supplied and Yanni
Rye pit hazard raises questions over shire response
Raia Flinos raia@mpnews.com.au
A RYE resident has accused the Mornington Peninsula Shire of ignoring safety risks after the lid of a stormwater pit on the foreshore was repeatedly dislodged, creating a potential drowning hazard for children.
The pit, located behind the public toilets near Rye’s post office, can hold up to two metres of water. When the outfall pipe, which drains water from the pit, becomes blocked with sand, pressure builds up and the lid is blown off. With the pit left open, locals say there is a risk of a child falling in.
Eric Dettman, Rye resident and plumber, first reported the issue nine months ago. He said the shire responded with a promise of action, but days later, nothing had been done. When he followed up, he was told they “couldn’t find” the location.
“I put it on the local Facebook group,” he said.
“And quite a number of people had the intelligence to Google the shop and work out where it was. But not the shire.”
Dettman said when the council did locate the pit and attempt to secure the lid, their effort was temporary and not well secured, with the lid blown off again last week.
“This is a very, very dangerous situation,” Dettman said.
“Children could drown there.”
He described the council’s attempts to secure the lid as “amateurish”,
claiming the plywood patch-ups will never withstand the pressure of “many tons of water” pushing against the lid.
The plumber, who has a background in workplace health and safety, said the foreshore could fall under occupational health laws, meaning the shire could be failing to meet its obligations.
In response, a shire spokesperson confirmed the issue had been reported late last year and repaired at the time. They acknowledged the lid had since become dislodged again.
“Our contractors have since visited the site and have secured the lid,” the spokesperson said.
“While we regularly inspect all our drainage infrastructure, we rely on community members reporting maintenance issues to us so we can fix them as quickly as possible.”
“I see the shire has made another visit to the site, and the water has overflowed from the pit,” Dettman said.
“The repair or mitigation is structurally unsound.”
He believes the council’s priorities lie elsewhere. He accused the shire of spending millions on the beautification of the foreshore to increase tourism but neglecting the safety of residents.
The pit on Rye’s foreshore is one of many along the beach, but this particular one is at repeated risk of losing its lid due to the sand covering the outlet.
Much-needed funds go missing
A WILDLIFE rescue group was robbed at a Frankston fundraiser last week, its director says. Frankston-based rescue organisation Animalia Wildlife Shelter held a sausage sizzle last week to raise much-needed funds for animal care. The shelter’s director, Michelle Thomas, says that at the end of the day there was money missing from the tin.
“We were desperate for that fundraiser as we had less than $300 left in the bank for the organisation. We were quite financially stressed and watching every cent that we spent because we did not have enough money,” said Thomas.
“It didn’t make sense with the sausages we
bought. We know how much we would have usually made from that amount - we bought 100 kilograms of sausages, and at $3.50 each we should have had more cash in the tin than we had.”
Animalia Welfare Shelter cares for Australian indigenous wildlife that are sick, injured, orphaned, or displaced. It rescues animals from Frankston, the Mornington Peninsula, and up to Brighton and Cranbourne.
To make a tax-deductible donation to the organisation visit:
animaliawildlife.org.au
AN animal being cared for by Animalia Wildlife Shelter. Picture: Supplied
Brodie Cowburn
RYE resident Eric Dettman at the drain he believes is a drowning hazard for children. Picture: Gary Sissons
Mornington voices shine in Australia’s biggest pop choir movement
MORNINGTON has proudly become home to one of four thriving branches of Pop Choir, now recognised as Australia’s largest community singing group.
With more than 1000 members across Melbourne and 100 million views on TikTok, Pop Choir has become a social media sensation, even earning praise from international stars like Miley Cyrus, Teddy Swims, and Alex Warren. The Mornington group began three years ago in the heart of Main St before moving to its current venue at the Peninsula Community Theatre on Wilsons Rd.
Sessions are held every Tuesday evening, with two time slots of 6pm and 7.30pm to accommodate the growing numbers. The local chapter alone welcomes over 300 singers each week.
Recently, some of Mornington’s members took centre stage in the recording and music video for Pop Choir’s latest single, “Stronger Than Blood.” More than just a performance, the project was part of a powerful campaign to raise funds and awareness for Shake It Up, a foundation supporting Parkinson’s disease research.
The moving anthem was written by Sharon’s husband and Pop Choir co-founder, Darryl Moulton, and received a high-profile launch on Channel Nine’s The Today Show, followed by a live performance at Federation Square. Stokes said she wanted to honour the memory of her father Len Stokes through the song.
Len was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2011 and passed away in 2017 from complications due to Lewy Body Dementia. An estimated 50 to 80 per cent of sufferers eventually succumb to some form
of dementia.
Parkinson’s is the world’s fastest growing neurological disease and funds are needed particularly for research into understanding contributing environmental factors – pesticides, chemicals etc and developing strategies to reduce their impact.
One in five sufferers are under 50, and ten percent are diagnosed before 40.
“Watching Dad struggle was heartbreaking,” Stokes said.
“Since sharing our story, many choir members have told us of their own experiences. Spreading aware-
ness is important to us.”
The Mornington group also plays a vibrant role in the local arts and culture scene. They’re familiar faces at events like the Mornington Winter Music Festival and seasonal celebrations, including last year’s Mt Eliza Christmas Market.
The community can catch the choir spreading holiday cheer once again at the Mornington Christmas Festival on 13 December.
To support the “Stronger Than Blood” campaign or learn more about joining Pop Choir, visit: www. popchoir.com.au
Fundraising walk for motor neurone disease
Raia Flinos raia@mpnews.com.au
TWO years ago, Janet Hough was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), a progressive and currently incurable condition which affects the nerves controlling voluntary muscles. Her diagnosis began with lower limb weakness and has since progressed to the point where Janet requires a walker and is unable to move either leg below her knees.
The disease causes nerves to become damaged and start to die, which causes muscles to weaken and waste away. It progresses at various rates in different people, but the average life expectancy is two to three years from diagnosis.
“I think any diagnosis where there is no cure is a big change to your whole life and your whole family’s life,” Janet said.
Following her diagnosis, Janet retired from her position as a physiotherapist but has refused to let her diagnosis get in the way of living life to the fullest.
“Retirement looks a lot different to what my husband and I anticipated because we’ve both been very active people throughout our lives,” she said. “We’re still doing as much as we can, but it’s obviously a different path to what we had anticipated.”
Janet is now on a mission to spread awareness and help others who have been diagnosed with MND. This October, Janet and her husband, Peter, are organising Walk for a Cause, a community fundraising and awareness event.
“It’s another way that the MND community can bring their family and friends together and support each other,” she said. “We’re not super
focused on fundraising, we’re more focused on journeying together.”
The walk will take place at Mornington Park on October 5 and will begin with a short opening from Cr Paul Pingiaro. It will include a 900-metre loop, which participants are welcome to walk as many times as they like.
The event is supported by Mt Martha Uniting Church and any proceeds from the day will go to MND Victoria, the only non-profit organisation in Victoria that provides support and care to those living with motor neuron disease.
Janet’s involvement with MND Victoria began shortly after her diagnosis. She recognised the need for connection between those affected by the disease and, with MND Victoria’s support, began a support group for people living near or on the Mornington Peninsula.
“There was not a lot of opportunities for people with MND to get together, and I felt like it was important to journey with other people with MND,” she said. “It’s a valuable way of people connecting and sharing their journeys together.”
Janet wants to help people understand the disease and recognise that it is a different experience for each person diagnosed.
“MND teaches us that life is fragile,” she said. “I want to see people living with MND, making the most of everyday, and doing things that bring joy.”
This event is an opportunity for people to come together to support Janet and others diagnosed with MND and learn more about the disease.
You can find more information and buy tickets for the event here: www. mnd.org.au/events/334/walk-for-acause-mornington-2025
Janet Hough, husband Peter, and grandchildren Lucy and Madison.
Picture: Gary Sissons
SHARON Stokes and her husband Darryl Moulton (left). Mornington members of Pop Choir were part of the recording for their latest song “Stronger Than Blood” (above). Pictures: Supplied
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Significant tree register needed
Not long ago, a large native canopy tree two doors away was cut down without warning. A 70-year-old eucalypt, it sheltered native birds and bats. Its “crime” was lifting concrete in a car park. So, the story of another tree cut down in last week’s paper resonates (Century-old tree cut down – resident speaks out, The News 23/9/25).
The Norfolk Pine was removed for disturbing pavement and a retaining wall. If we valued trees more, we would modify the concrete, paving or wall to keep them. The Norfolk Pine’s location — on a public walkway in council reserve land at Safety Beach — makes its loss harder to justify.
The shire’s Urban Forest Report 2024-2034 shows Safety Beach has the lowest tree canopy cover of the Peninsula’s 29 townships. It also scores high on the heat-vulnerability index and ranks number one for tree protection and new plantings in the shire’s plan. It’s regrettable that the excellent community work nominating significant trees by Peninsula Speaks ceased in 2018. Such nominations are valuable, and any resident can do them.
Given growing threats from climate change and development, it’s time for Mornington Shire Council to create a significant trees register, as other councils have done. Noticing, valuing and protecting trees would help preserve vital canopy cover.
Ray Peck, Hawthorn
Public Housing support
Our Mornington Peninsula needs public housing not “social” housing!
Since the 2011‒2012 Napthine government reviews (and 30 years before), Liberal and Labor governments have committed to a policy of dismantling public housing, increasing clients, needs and public expenditure for support services.
A recognised failed policy exacerbating housing and homelessness crises.
It beggars’ belief that all three levels of government continue this social cost and fragmentation ‒ and distress our vulnerable ‒ but they do.
Ten thousand people are currently being removed from Victorian-owned towers across Melbourne.
Ten thousand more homeless people deprived of our support!
This Labor and Liberal irrationality (two sides of the same coin with Nationals running around the rim) exists in the cabal of six on our council who obstruct social and environmental solutions to allocate taxes/ratepayers money to charities, big business and corporations.
Charities are big business now given their penchant for maintaining their businesses, real estate portfolios and social damage.
“Social housing” comprises “transitional housing”, “community housing” and “public housing”.
The first three terms are misnomers really, political rhetoric designed to confuse. Words like affordable, secure, safe, etc. are additional political confusions.
Transitional and community housing are run by private and “not-for-profit” landlords (business, corporation, charity).
They can take 75% of income or more (including money from child endowment payments); and often provide unsuitable accommodation for the needy.
Community housing is not affordable, secure or safe. Community housing entrenches poverty. Public housing is owned and maintained by Victorians through government and charges 25% of income; designed to provide for disadvantages such as poverty, disability, crises, etc. Public housing enables people to live in dignity, afford necessities and save to rent or buy their own accommodation.
Please clarify your words. Speak, act and vote for public housing.
Kaye Mackay, Rye
Shutting down debate
At the 23 September 2025 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council meeting, Cr Bruce Ranken moved a motion proposing lifetime term limits for councillors across Victoria.
He argued that councillors are like board directors and cited succession planning. Deputy Mayor Cr Paul Pingiaro then moved a “put” motion — to proceed the matter to a vote without debate.
Cr Gill’s attempt to question whether the issue had been fairly debated, as required under governance rules, was dismissed. Mayor Cr Anthony Marsh proceeded to put the motion to a vote with no discussion — preventing elected representatives from speaking, and the community from hearing them.
The six councillors who voted for both the put motion and the term-limit motion were Anthony Marsh (mayor), Stephen Batty, Bruce Ranken, Cam Williams, Paul Pingiaro (deputy mayor), and Andrea Allen.
The same group also voted in December 2024 to abolish the Citizens’ Panel — a body designed to give residents a voice in policy making.
It is concerning that these councillors not only shut down debate, but also appear to support the flawed view that councillors are like board directors. They are not. Councillors are elected representatives — their role is clearly defined in law. And in a democracy, if a councillor continues to earn the trust of their community through elections, it should be voters — not imposed term limits — who decide their tenure.
These are not signs of healthy governance. They are warning signs of a council culture drifting away from democratic norms.
Anja Ottensmeyer, Mt Martha
Solid science
Brian Mitchelson (Challenging change, Letters 23/9/25) in challenging Greg Holland’s science of climate change has failed to understand the information presented.
Rather than challenging where the data comes from or how it was recorded Mitchelson should have focused on what it showed. Namely the days are getting warmer and there are more of them.
Mitchelson talks hopefully about the normal cycle of warming and cooling however Holland’s graph shows this quite clearly unfortunately each successive cool end of the cycle is warmer than the one before and each hottest year is hotter than the one before, that is, the earth is warming.
If you keep adding bigger and bigger numbers to an average calculation the average moves up, that is increasing average global temperature. Mitchelson’s reference to a cold year he remembers in one part of the world is irrelevant and shows little understanding of how global temperatures are calculated.
I am glad Mitchelson mentions our oceans. They are a vast heat sink that is fundamental to moderating temperatures on the earth. Life would not exist on this planet without the oceans’ effect on air temperature. The oceans also store vast quantities of CO2 which unfortunately is released as the oceans warm which is what they are doing.
The tiny amount of CO2 is dismissed by Mitchelson. Unfortunately this shows a lack of understanding of basic physics and chemistry. The quantity of CO2 may be small but it’s a very effective gas at converting solar radiation into heat, one only has to look at Venus which has a much higher percentage of atmospheric CO2 and has temperatures of around 500°C.
The overwhelming majority of science and scientists have reached the same conclusion, that is the earth is getting warmer. The data is there; one only has to look to see.
Dr Ross Hudson, Mount Martha
Collins settlement
The lack of logic in Joan Doyle’s (Incorrect history, Letters 23/9/25) contribution to the debate on the reasons for the “failure” of the 1803 settlement at Sorrento is disappointing.
Annie Mono (Our history helps us move forward together, The News 9/9/25) had previously implied that the settlement would not have failed had the ignorant white men sought the advice of the wise local aborigines.
In my previous letter I sought to refute this by pointing out that on arrival Collins had declared the place unsuitable for settlement for a number of reasons and had remained there only for the time it took to receive permission from Sydney to move to Van Diemen’s Land.
The reasons for this are recorded in John Currey’s biography of Collins and the writings of other reputable historians. They include the dangerous entrance to the bay, the shallowness of the water inside the bay, the lack of a sheltered anchorage, and that the land was unsuitable for agriculture anyway.
That the sole water supply was the brackish fluid obtained by sinking perforated barrels in the beach sand just above the high-water mark and that no effort was made to find a more suitable site is itself evidence that the camp at Sullivan’s Bay was not intended to be permanent. Further, Currey records that Collins ordered his people to stay away from the aborigines and not to interfere with their possessions.
In my previous letter I made no comment on most of the other topics raised by Doyle, and space precludes any comment now. However, I am rather bemused by her professed sadness at my “inference that Treaty will divide Victoria and give special privileges to First Nations people”. If that is not the purpose of the proposed treaty, what is?
Albert Riley, Mornington
Gaza is burning
In February 2024, I wrote to this newspaper (Ceasefire in Gaza, Letters 28/2/24) stating “… Our elected representatives, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Zoe McKenzie MP, must make a united stand in federal parliament to demand an immediate and enduring ceasefire and request increased access to humanitarian aid to avoid a genocide in Gaza.”
Shame on our politicians and world leaders for failing to hold Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government to account sooner for the unnecessary deaths, destruction and suffering in Gaza.
The recent words and recognition of Palestinian statehood from Albanese to increase political pressure on Netanyahu have come far too late.
The Liberal Party’s support for Netanyahu and their lack of empathy for the civilians under siege in Gaza has been disgraceful.
Israel’s legitimate right to defend itself against the Hamas terrorist attacks does not permit disproportionate use of military force against innocent children, doctors, nurses, humanitarian aid workers, journalists and others in the occupied territory.
I wonder what military legal advice was sought by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) before each decision to strike a hospital or residential building.
Netanyahu has failed to secure a diplomatic or military release of the Israeli hostages from Hamas after almost two years. The collective punishment and ethnic cleansing in Gaza must end and Netanyahu must face repercussions for his crimes against humanity for murder, persecution and other inhumane acts.
Gaza now resembles Hiroshima or Nagasaki after the atomic bombs were dropped in 1945 –war is cruelty.
Dale Stohr, Crib Point
Support for Palestinians
Although I don’t expect to assuage Mr. Feingold’s “outrage” (Hamas Support Outrageous, Letters 23/9/25), I hope that readers will bear my final words on the matter.
I cannot respond to all the issues raised in his letter, but I’ll make some brief remarks.
To begin with, Hamas is not a homogeneous, monolithic entity. Despite Israeli propaganda, Hamas is not Islamic State! Its members include moderates with whom one could negotiate, as well as militant individuals.
Unfortunately, Israel indiscriminately assassinates the former as well as the latter, thereby fostering increased hostility and demolishing any chance of a peaceful resolution.
We might ask, are the following Hamas demands expressed at various times not reasonable?
Withdrawal of IDF troops, opening of a seaport and airport under UN management, closure of Gaza’s airspace to Israeli aircraft, a well-defined fishing zone, an end to the siege and opening of the crossings, permits for Gaza residents to pray at the Al-Aqsa mosque, opening Gaza’s industrial zone, the end of Israeli opposition to form a unity government with the PA, release of thousands of Palestinian prisoners, allowing farmers to work their land.
These demands go counter to the Israeli strategy of dehumanization and demonization of Palestinians, so militant resistance may seem to be the only option for Palestinians.
Considering the UN Commission of Inquiry’s damning new report, to say that the Palestinian Genocide by Israel is “without foundation” is plain Israeli spin.
The genocide determination refers to the present conflict and as the IDF has killed more than 100,000, maimed an orphaned many more,
I doubt whether the population is still increasing. Moreover, Israel is currently in the process of pulverizing the only remaining liveable city in Gaza.
Both the language and the military extremes used by Israel demonstrate that they are not interested in negotiated solutions.
Henk van Leeuwen, Mount Martha
Independent thoughts
In their recent letters, Kim Robbins and Luke O’Brien demonstrate why the community independents were unsuccessful in the recent federal election. I suggest they do their homework by reading Cathy McGowan’s autobiography “Cathy goes to Canberra: doing politics differently” and “The Indi way: how a rural community sparked a social and political movement”. These books demonstrate that Smith’s campaign did not align with the community independent movement’s values of transparency, integrity and, of course, being your best self. Taking pot shots at the Liberals is certainly not being your best self.
I also note in an earlier letter (29 July, 2025), O’Brien described McKenzie as “juvenile” for not naming Smith in her newsletter. I suggest O’Brien holds up a mirror before again referring to our federal MP as “juvenile”. Did candidates from Greens, One Nation, Trumpets of Patriots, or Joseph Toscano complain about their candidates’ names not being mentioned in McKenzie‘s newspaper?
Sally Morrison, Mt Eliza
Australian integrity
Bullies rely on the weakness or vulnerability of others for their power.
Staying resolute and strong exposes their facade and ultimately they crumble.
As a nation we should stand firm and support our Prime Minister in his interactions with this President and his acolytes.
There will be a price to pay if we do not.
Bruce Wearing-Smith, Somers
Golf swing
If Mt Martha Public Golf Course were to pay land tax and rates another $34,700pa would have to be added to their operating costs it would add $173,500 over five years to their already astounding losses.
This would bring their five year losses to $1,882,500 and the FY25 projected losses to $140,700.
Referring to last week’s letter (Life is for living, Letters 23/9/25) I do not “think our libraries, sports grounds, footpaths, beaches, galleries, parks run at a profit?”. On the other hand, they are not competing with unfair advantage against 14 local businesses who also have public courses and have to make a profit to survive.
Playing “45 holes of golf at Mt Martha golf course every week, meeting and enjoying the company of other golfers,” is great and can be accomplished at any of the other 14 public golf courses.
The shire should not be in the business of competing with private enterprise when they provide such an uneven playing ground.
If Mt Martha Public Golf course were a privately owned public golf course it would be operating in insolvency and the government would shut it down and appoint administrators. Then we 98% ratepayers who do not play golf there still have to look forward to, and pay for $1.5m needed over the next five years to fix “ageing infrastructure”.
The shire is in financial dire straits in case anyone missed it and this is a big cash black hole that they refuse to address.
Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach
Dementia thanks
An immense thank you to everyone who was involved and spread the word during 2025 Dementia Action Week from 15-21 September. Across Australia, individuals and organisations supported our campaign ‘Nobody can do it alone’, encouraging everyone in the community to reach out and reconnect with someone in their life affected by dementia.
While Dementia Action Week is only one week each year, the conversation and action to eliminate the lack of understanding that leads to stigma and discrimination continues year-round. For support any time, please contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Merran Kelsall AO, Chair Dementia Australia
The Guide
TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK
FRIDAY
THE DOG HOUSE
TEN, 7.30pm
THURSDAY JIM JEFFERIES AND FRIENDS
SEVEN, 8.30pm
Nothing is off-limits for Australian comedian Jim Jefferies (pictured), which is definitely part of his appeal to audiences. The 1% Club host is joined on stage in Melbourne by a lineup of his favourite stand-up comedians in this six-part series, musing on all manner of hot-button topics – from parenting and practical jokes to going gluten free and why you should never Google yourself. Tonight, it’s Arj Barker, Mel Buttle, Canadian comic Glenn Wool and Nikki Osborne in the spotlight.
If you don’t believe in love at first sight, you just might after Friday’s premiere. At just five years old, Violet (pictured), who lives with her grandparents, has experienced a lot in her short life, and developed an obsession with her imaginary dog, Tyson, as a coping mechanism. She visits Woodgreen Pets Charity with her nan Kim (and Tyson, of course) to find out whether glamorous poodle-cross Lola can live up to her expectations. As always, there won’t be a dry eye in the (dog) house.
Thursday, October 2
ABC TV (2)
SATURDAY
BEYOND PARADISE
ABC TV, 7.30pm
Having left the sun-soaked shenanigans of Saint Marie behind, this Death in Paradise spin-off delves deeper into the lives of DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall, above) and his fiancée Martha (Sally Bretton) as they settle into her coastal Devonshire hometown. There’s still silly crime capers (case in point: this week, Goodman joins the local players to act out a murder mystery that turns out to involve a very real knife in the victim’s back), but the focus is on the characters’ personal narratives. From Humphrey and Martha’s turbulent journey to parenthood, and Anne (Barbra Flynn) re-entering the dating pool, it’s clear that this cosy murder series is all grown up.
Comfort That Supports Your Every Step –
SBS (3)
SUNDAY
THE
FOLLOWING EVENTS ARE BASED ON A PACK OF LIES
ABC TV, 9.05pm
Fifteen years after her husband, Rob (Alistair Petrie, below), vanished without a trace – along with her life savings and her parents’ retirement fund – Alice (Rebekah Staton) walks past him on the street. Alice soon discovers she’s not the only one Rob has fleeced… in fact, the conman has been operating all over the UK. While her charming cad of an ex-husband sets about wooing his latest victim, widowed author Cheryl (Marianne Jean-Baptiste), Alice uses the tricks she learnt from him to infiltrate their lives and expose his scam.
SEVEN (7)
NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (Final, R) 10.40 Back Roads. (PG, R) 11.10 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R) 11.40 If You’re Listening. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Mal, R) 1.55 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 2.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
ABC News.
7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads: Lucindale, South Australia. (PG) Kristy O’Brien visits Lucindale. 8.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. A couple work on three projects. 9.15 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal, R) Jay’s brother Sputty is implicated in a murder.
10.10 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGl, R)
10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R)
11.10 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 12.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 8.50 Soccer. FIFA Under 20 World Cup. Group Stage. Match 20. Argentina v Australia. 11.00 Eye In The Sky: Nordic Wonders. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The People Vs Robodebt. (Mal, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.30 Such Was Life. (R) 3.40 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 9/11: One Day In America: It’s All Gone, Kid. (Final, Ma) 8.20 Heston Blumenthal: Life With Bipolar. (Ma) Heston Blumenthal talks about his bipolar disorder. 9.30 Snowpiercer. (Mv) Layton struggles to govern the survivors.
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Davos 1917. (Premiere) 11.45 Blue Lights. (Malv, R) 2.00 Billy Connolly: Great American Trail. (Ma, R) 2.50 Curious Traveller. (R) 3.50 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen.
Blankety Blank. (PG) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase.
TEN (10)
The Block. (PGl, R)
Explore. (R)
Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Tragedy rocks Summer Bay.
8.30 Jim Jefferies And Friends. (Premiere, MA15+ls) Jim Jefferies reminds Australians of their duty to uphold a certain nationwide practical joke.
9.30 The Amazing Race. (Return, PG) The racers kick off the season in Amsterdam, where they face classic game pieces and unexpected twists right off the bat.
11.00 Gatecrashers. (Premiere)
12.00 Life. (Malsv, 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. (PG) 2.30 Canoeing. ICF Slalom World Championships. Group 1 finals.
9News Afternoon.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 NRL Grand Final Countdown. (Ml) A count down to the 2025 NRL Grand Final.
10.00 MOVIE: John Wick. (2014, MA15+lv, R) An ex-hit man comes out of retirement. Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane.
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Destination WA. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global
Friday, October 3
ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGl, R) 10.30 The Pacific. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00
ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal, R) 1.55 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 2.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Urban Conversion. (R) 10.05 Travelling In The 1970s. (Md, R) 11.00 Eye In The Sky: Africa. (PGaw) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (PGv, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Living Black: 50 Years Of SBS Indigenous. 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R)
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.35 Gardening Australia. Costa lends Millie a hand to build a mini deck. 8.35 Professor T. (Mav) A prominent barrister and his second wife are found shot dead in their home.
9.20 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
9.55 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R) Arthur notices Maggie’s hearing has declined.
10.20 ABC Late News.
10.40 The Assembly. (PG, R)
11.25 Silent Witness. (Malv, R)
12.25 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Romania. (PGa, R)
8.25 Lost Temples Of Cambodia. (PG, R) Pauline Carroll travels to Cambodia.
9.20 Lost Treasures Of Egypt: The Pharaohs’ Megacity. (PG) Archaeologists hunt for clues in Alexandria.
10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Catch Me A Killer. (Malsv) 11.45 Rogue Heroes. (Malv, R) 2.00 Qatar: A Dynasty With Global Ambitions. (PGav, R) 3.00 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Dr Harry Cooper helps a corgi.
8.30 MOVIE: Ticket To Paradise. (2022, Ml) A divorced couple team up and travel to Bali to stop their daughter from getting married. George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Kaitlyn Dever. 10.45 Motorway Patrol. (PGl, R) A breakdown leads to some dodgy towing plans.
11.15 GetOn Extra. 11.45 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG, R) 12.45 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. 1.00 DVine
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Find My Country House Australia. Hosted by Catriona Rowntree. 8.30 MOVIE: Expend4bles. (2023, MA15+alsv) A ragtag team of mercenaries must track down an international terrorist who is determined to start World War III. Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone, Curtis Jackson.
10.30 MOVIE: The Foreigner. (2017, MA15+alv, R) Jackie Chan.
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG)
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)
Noon M*A*S*H. 2.00 Fawlty Towers. 3.20 MOVIE: The Story Of Gilbert And Sullivan. (1953) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 TBA. 1am Creflo. 1.30 MOVIE: The Story Of Gilbert And Sullivan. (1953) 3.30 Danger Man. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 The Travelling Auctioneers. 9GEM (92)
6.00 10 News+.
7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 The Dog House. (Return, PGa) A five-year-old girl considers a poodle-cross. 8.30 The Brighter Side. Looks at a loaded fries business that proves big dreams can start small. Matty J and Laura talk life and money. The team provides smart scam tips. 9.00 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 10.00 10’s Late News. 10.25 10 News+. (R) 11.25
(R) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm MOVIE: The Goonies. (1985, PG) 2.30 Everyone Else Burns. 3.00 Over The Black Dot. 3.35 BBC News At Ten. 4.05 France 24. 4.35 PBS News. 5.35 If You Are The One. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Body Parts. 10.05 The Big Sex Talk. 10.35 Homeland. 12.35am Letterkenny. 2.05 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. 3.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.50pm Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. (Final) 8.05 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.35 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am
6am Morning Programs.
7.50 Motown Magic. 8.40 The Magic Canoe. 9.10 Spartakus. 10.00 Great Blue Wild. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Unforgiven. (1992) 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Great Blue Wild. 7.30 Dreaming Big. 8.00 MOVIE: Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. (2005, PG) 9.35 MOVIE: The Golden Child. (1986, M) 11.15 Late Programs. NITV (34)
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
Thirteen Days. Continued. (2000, PG) 8.00 The Grass Harp. (1995, PG) 10.00 Blow Dry. (2001, M) 11.40 Amadeus. (1984, M) 2.35pm The Band’s Visit. (2007, PG, Arabic, English, Hebrew) 4.15 The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir. (2018, PG) 6.00 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (2002) 7.40 After Hours. (1985, M) 9.30 Goodbye Lenin! (2003, M, German) 11.45 Late Programs.
Larkins. (PG, R) 3.50 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R)
4.15 The Assembly. (PG, R)
5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGl, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Australian Story: Striking A Chord – Astrid Jorgensen. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Lucindale, South Australia. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (Return, Ma) Humphrey takes part in a play.
8.30 Return To Paradise. (Mv, R)
An Australian expat police detective returns to her hometown where she helps solve murders.
9.30 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal, R) Jay’s brother Sputty is implicated in a murder.
10.30 I, Jack Wright. (Final, Mal, R)
11.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 9.05 Nanny.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Craig & Bruno’s Great British Road Trips. (PG, R) 10.00 Rediscover Victoria. (R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Grand Finale: 2006 FIFA Film. 3.45 Motor Racing. World Rally-Raid Championships. Round 4. BP Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal. Highlights. 4.15 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup. Highlights. 5.35 Trains At War. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Orient Express: A Golden Era Of Travel. (PGav)
8.25 75 Years At Longleat. Celebrations for the 75th anniversary step up a gear.
9.20 Royal Crisis: Countdown To Abdication: The Secret Scandal. (PGa, R) Documents a scandal involving the British royals.
10.20 Great Australian Walks. (PG, R)
11.15 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R)
12.55 Murder On The Dancefloor. 1.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGl, R) 4.00
J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG, R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6.05am Bananas In Pyjamas. 6.25 Wiggle. 6.45 Paddington. 6.40pm Bluey’s Big Play. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (Return) 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.40 Chopped Jnr. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Speechless. 10.45 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 11.05 Dragon Ball Super. 11.30 Officially Amazing. Midnight Late Programs. 5.40 Teletubbies.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 6.35 Finding Your Feet. (2017, PG) 8.40 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (2002) 10.20 After Hours. (1985, M) 12.10pm
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Epsom Day and Turnbull Stakes Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PGl) A deserving mum gets a makeover. 8.00 MOVIE: Die Hard 2. (1990, Mlv, R) A cop becomes involved in a hostage situation at an airport while waiting for his wife’s plane to arrive. Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia, William Atherton.
10.30 MOVIE: The Jackal. (1997, MA15+lv, R) A jailed Irish sniper is hired by the FBI. Bruce Willis, Richard Gere. 1.00 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, R) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Explore. (R) 12.15 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 The Garden Gurus. 2.00 Canoeing. ICF Slalom World Championships. Featuring Kayak Cross Finals. From Penrith Whitewater Stadium, NSW. 4.00 Journey To Europe. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)
6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby Union. The Rugby Championship. Australia v New Zealand. 9.40 Test Rugby: Australia v New Zealand Post-Match. Post-match wrap-up.
10.30 MOVIE: Sharko: The Mark Graham Story. (2024, Mav) Mark Graham. 12.00 Next Stop. (R)
12.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)
1.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6am Morning
6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) After a drunk reveller falls 20 metres off a cliff, lifeguards cannot believe the state he is in. 7.00 Soccer. Australia Cup. Final. Heidelberg United FC v Newcastle Jets. From Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne. 10.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 11.30 The Gilded Age. (Man, R) Marian learns more about Mrs Chamberlain. George makes a deal to help Bertha. 12.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v, R) 3.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. 2.35 A Fork In The Road. 3.40 BBC News At Ten. 4.10 France 24. 4.40 PBS News. 5.40 Mastermind Aust. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Fatal Flight: Shoreham. 9.30 Alien: Terror In Space. 10.30 Snowpiercer. 12.30am The Kingdom. 1.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
Sunday, October 5
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 David Attenborough’s Kingdom Of Plants. (R) 3.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 4.10 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.
6.00 Pilgrimage: The Road Through The Alps. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Assembly: Ray Martin. (PG)
8.15 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal) Mary’s niece goes missing.
9.05 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Premiere, M) A woman invests in her husband’s property scam.
10.05 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R)
10.35 MOVIE: Love And Other Catastrophes. (1996, Md, R)
11.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 12.25 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 3.30 The Art Of... (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.20 Great British Road Trips. (PGas, R) 9.50 Soccer. FIFA Under 20 World Cup. Group Stage. Match 32. Australia v Cuba. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 1.00 Motor Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. 4.00 Sailing. SailGP. Round 10. Highlights. 5.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (R) 5.35 Trains At War. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Nefertiti: To Whom Belongs This Beauty? (R) A look at the bust of Queen Nefertiti.
8.30 Destination Ancient Rome. (PGa, R) An exploration of ancient Rome, the largest city in the world during antiquity with one million inhabitants. 10.15 Kiss The Future. (Malv, R) The story of the Siege of Sarajevo. 12.05 Humanity In Danger. (Premiere)
2.00 Auschwitz: The Hidden Traces. (Mavw, R) 3.00 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (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) 11.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 12.00 Bathurst Preview Show. 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 8. Richmond v Adelaide. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 8. Geelong v Carlton. From GMHBA Stadium, Victoria. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club. (PGl, R) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.
8.00 Andrew And Fergie: Duke And Duchess Of Excess. (Premiere) Examines the duke and duchess’s journey.
9.30 MOVIE: The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart. (2020, Ml, R) An exploration of the history of the Bee Gees, featuring interviews with oldest brother Barry Gibb. Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb. 12.00 Miniseries: The Victim. (Mav, R)
1.15 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. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 DVine Living. 9.30 Harry’s Practice. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. Noon Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Escape To The Country. 3.30 Animal Rescue. 4.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Mr Bates Vs The Post Office. 8.30 Vera. 10.30
6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of
6.00 9News Sunday.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGl) Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton is joined by Taylor Swift, Cillian Murphy, Greta Lee, Jodie TurnerSmith, Domhnall Gleeson and Lewis Capaldi. 9.40 FBI. (Mv, R) The team fears a city-wide gang war is imminent after a series of bombings targets Queens. 11.30 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.40pm Jeopardy! 4.45 WorldWatch. 5.15 PBS Washington Week. 5.45 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Sue Perkins’ Big American Road Trip. 9.25 Uncanny. 10.35 Hudson & Rex. 11.25 Forbidden History. 12.20am Secrets Of America’s Shadow Government. 1.10 Normal People. 2.05 Who Is The Zodiac Killer? 2.55 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6.05am Bananas In Pyjamas. 6.25 Wiggle. 6.45 Paddington. 7.15 Bluey’s Big Play. 7.35pm MOVIE: My Freaky Family. (2024, PG) 9.05 MOVIE: Hotel Transylvania: Transformania. (2022, PG) 10.25 Horrible Histories. 10.55 Abbott Elementary. 11.15 Merlin. Midnight Operation Ouch! 12.55 Malory Towers. 1.20 The Next Step. 1.50 We Bare Bears. 2.05 Miraculous. 2.45 Late Programs. 5.40 Teletubbies.
NITV (34)
6am Toi Time. 6.30 Waabiny Time. 7.05 Aussie Bush Tales. 7.20 Barrumbi Kids. 7.50 Bushwhacked! 8.15 Motown Magic. 9.00 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. 5.30pm Going Places. 6.50 Colombia’s Wild Coast. 7.40 Aerial Australia. 8.30 Wilfred Buck. 10.15 MOVIE: The Dead Lands. (2014, MA15+) 12.05am Black West. 1.00 Moko. 2.00 On The Road. 5.00 Bamay. 5.30 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6am The Straight Story. (1999, PG) 8.05 The Movie Show. 8.40 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 10.35 The Assistant. (2019, M) 12.15pm The Promise. (2016, M) 2.40 Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PG, French, Japanese, English) 4.30 Finding Your Feet. (2017, PG) 6.35 Casablanca. (1942, PG) 8.30 Michael Clayton. (2007, MA15+) 10.40 Sing Street. (2016, M) 12.40am Late Programs.
Monday, October 6
Australia. (R)
Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)
Grand Designs. (R)
Long Lost Family. (PG, R)
6.30 Grand Final Night.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Grand Final. Melbourne Storm v Brisbane Broncos. 9.30 NRL Grand Final Post-Match. The commentary team provides views, opinions, analysis and post-match interviews from the NRL Grand Final.
10.45 Mobsters: Paul Castellano. (Madv)
11.45 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Mls, R)
12.40 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Allo! Allo! 9.05
My Favorite Martian. 11.00 Dad’s Army. 11.45 MOVIE: Silent Dust. (1949, PG) 1.30pm MOVIE: They Who Dare. (1954) 3.45 MOVIE: Red River. (1948) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Volcano. (1997, M) 10.35 Major Crimes. 11.35 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)
K-Pop Experience. 4.30 Dinner With The Parents. 5.00 TBA. 7.00 MOVIE: Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey. (1991, PG) 9.00 MOVIE: Hot Shots! (1991, M) 10.45 Late Programs. 6am Morning
3.30
Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.15 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R) 10.15 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PGaw, R) 11.10 Eye In The Sky: Australia. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Ancient Egypt. (Mav, R) 3.00 Unlocking The Secrets Of Stonehenge. (PGah, R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
And Specks. (PG, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story.
8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.
9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser.
9.35 Planet America.
10.05 I Was Actually There. (Ml, R)
10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 A Life In Ten Pictures. (Final, PG, R)
12.05 Grand Designs. (R) 12.50 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes: Helen Skelton. (PG) Robson Green meets up with Helen Skelton. 8.40 Railway Revolution: How Trains Shaped Our World. (Premiere) Looks at the history of the railway, from its revolutionary beginnings in 1830 to its role in war, empire and atrocity.
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Mayflies. (Mal, R) 11.55 The Allegation. (Mav, R) 2.30 Curious Traveller. (R) 3.35 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Sesame Street. 11.25 Wiggle. 11.55 Thomas And Friends. 2.15pm Thomas. 2.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Gladiators. 9.35 The Crystal Maze. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 8.10 Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PG, French, Japanese, English) 10.00 The Last Emperor. (1987, M) 1pm The Straight Story. (1999, PG) 3.05 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 5.05 The Legend Of The Christmas Witch. (2018, PG, Italian) 6.55 Where The Money Is. (2000, PG) 8.30 Bad Company. (1972) 10.15 November. (2022, M, French) 12.15am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am
In
3.00
6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PG) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 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 MOVIE: The Perfect Wedding Match. (2020, G) Jenna Michno. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Cash and Eden enjoy a luxury honeymoon.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.00 The Rookie. (Madv) The team mobilises to locate a suspect after a deadly series of events affects one of their own.
10.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) Nikki goes missing.
11.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav)
12.00 The Great Diamond Heist. (PGa, R)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
Tipping Point. (PG)
9News Afternoon.
Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) The judges award a perfect score to one team.
9.10 Murder Down Under: The Toolbox Murders Pt 1. (MA15+adv) Looks at a 2016 double murder.
10.10 9News Late.
10.40 The Equalizer. (Return, MA15+v)
11.35 Transplant. (MA15+m, 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 No Deal. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Final, Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 10.10 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (PGls, R) Hosted by Anne Edmonds. 11.10 10’s Late News. 11.35 10 News+. (R)
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.30 WorldWatch. 3.00 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.30 History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Joe Lycett’s United States Of Birmingham. 9.25 Buzzcocks. 10.10 The People Vs Robodebt. 11.10 Late Bloomer. (Premiere) 12.25am Couples Therapy. 1.25 Late Programs.
(1948) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 10.40 Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Big Rigs Of Oz. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. 12.10pm MOVIE: The Marry Me Pact. (2023, PG) 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 MOVIE:
Tuesday, October 7
ABC (2)
6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (M, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
7.30 7.30.
8.00 I Was Actually There: Black Saturday Bushfires. (Return, M)
8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Jarvis Cocker. Jarvis Cocker shares five songs. 9.00 MOVIE: Slim & I. (2020, PG, R) Tells the story of Joy McKean. 10.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.15 The Business. (R) 11.30 Four Corners. (R) 12.15 Labor In Power. (PG, R) 1.15 Grand Designs. (R) 2.05 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
Programs. 11.55 Thomas And Friends. 2.15pm Thomas. 2.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Deadly 60. 9.05 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PG, R) 10.05 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PGa, R) 11.00 Eye In The Sky: Australia. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Hunt For Cleopatra’s Missing Tomb. (PGa, R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGav, 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 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PG) 2.00 Bridge Of
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: St Bees To Grange-Over-Sands. (PGv)
8.30 Insight. Looks at First Nations peoples’ lives.
9.30 Dateline: Inside Israel –A Nation At War. Looks at what people think about the conflict in Gaza.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point. (R) 11.30 Spies Of Terror. (Malv) 1.25 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (R) 2.30 Curious Traveller. (R) 3.35 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Calipari: Razor’s Edge. 12.10am The Nine Lives Of. 1.50 Stone Cold Takes On America. 2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Cash and Eden return to the Bay.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.10 Murder In A Small Town. (M) The team investigates when a body is found at a local wedding between members of two feuding families.
10.10 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics. 11.10 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv) 12.10 Pretty Hard Cases. (Madv)
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) The teams face a gruelling week.
8.40 Bump. (Premiere, Madls) Follows a year 11 student. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 Forensics: Murder Scene. (MA15+av, R)
12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, 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. 7.30 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (Mls) Hosted by Anne Edmonds. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) A security corporation warehouse is robbed.
Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1.25pm Homicide. 2.20 Bamay. 2.50 The Mega-Brands That Built The World. 3.45 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News. 5.45 The Food That Built The World. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.20
Rescue. 4.30
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Treaty Road. 1.30 Anthem Sessions. 2.00 This Is Indian Country. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Great Parks Of Africa. 7.30 The Point. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding USA: World Team Series. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: Brother. (2022, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs.
6am
Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PG, French, Japanese, English) 7.50 The Movie Show. 8.25 Where The Money Is. (2000, PG) 10.00 Sing Street. (2016, M) Noon 20th Century Women. (2016, M) 2.10 The Legend Of The Christmas Witch. (2018, PG, Italian) 3.55 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 6.15 First Cow. (2019, PG) 8.30 Unforgiven. (2013, MA15+, Japanese) 11.05 Late Programs.
Wednesday, October 8
ABC TV (2)
(3)
(R)
Practice. 4.00
Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Foyle’s War. 10.45 Late Programs. 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Poirot. 1.00 M*A*S*H. 2.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Passionate Stranger. (1957, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Raisin. 10.40 Major Crimes. 11.40 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)
7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Ready Vet Go. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. 12.10pm MOVIE: A Royal Makeover. (2023, PG) 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 MOVIE: 27 Dresses. (2008, PG) 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Pilgrimage: The Road Through The Alps. (PG, 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. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R) 10.00 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG, R) 10.50 Great British Photography Challenge. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 3.40 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, 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 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PG) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
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 Mother And Son. (PGdl) Maggie reveals her savings.
8.55 The Assembly: Ray Martin. (PG, R) The students interview Ray Martin. 9.40 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG, R) 10.25 If You’re Listening. (R) 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. (R) 11.20 Planet America. (R) 11.50 You Can’t Ask That. (Ml, R) 12.20 Grand Designs. (R) 1.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.55 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The People Vs Robodebt. (Final, Mal) 8.40 Great British Train Journeys From Above: The Jacobite Railway. (Premiere, PG) Looks at the Jacobite Railway. 9.35 Code Of Silence. (Malv) The police head to the Mayfair vault with full backup. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 COBRA. (Mal) 11.50 Freezing Embrace. (Mals, R) 1.35 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (PGav, R) 2.40 Curious Traveller. (R) 3.45 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.
Morning Programs. 1.25pm Small
Secrets. 2.15
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 RFDS. (Ma) Eliza second guesses herself. 8.30 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (M) Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel are off to Porouni Lodge, where they hunt for deer.
9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Experts share advice on living well.
10.30 Chicago Fire. (Mas)
11.30 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGal) 12.00 Imposters. (Madlsv, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.15 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.45 Garden Gurus Moments. (R)
Pointless. (PG, R)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
9News Afternoon.
Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) The backyards bring headaches for some teams.
8.35 Sydney 2000. Looks at the Sydney 2000 Olympics 25 years since it was held, with the stars who made the Games memorable.
10.05 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) 11.05 9News Late.
11.35 First On Scene. (M)
12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. (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 No Deal. 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGa) Graeme Hall needs to stop some perilous playtime. 8.30 The Gilded Age. (PGa) Bertha, Marian, Aurora and Peggy take an overnight trip. Gladys’s desired beau is invited to dinner. 9.30 Elsbeth. (Ma, R) Elsbeth suspects foul play when a groom dies. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 10 News+. (R) 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00
From A Suitcase. 3.50 BBC
At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Patient. 9.40 MOVIE: What We Do In The Shadows. (2014, M) 11.15 The Bloody Decade. 12.15am WWE Legends. 3.15 NHK
A Grand Day Out. 9.40 Merlin. 10.25 Abbott Elementary. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 6.55 The Legend Of The Christmas Witch. (2018, PG, Italian) 8.45 First Cow. (2019, PG) 11.05 Bad Company. (1972) 12.50pm November. (2022, M, French) 2.50 Murder Party. (2022, PG, French) 4.50 Where The Money Is. (2000, PG) 6.25 The Straight Story. (1999, PG) 8.30 The Drover’s Wife. (2021, MA15+) 10.30 Heathers. (1988, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Pro Bull Riding USA: World Team Series.
It’s Addressed 5/3 King Street, Mornington
The Brief Rests 3, Showers 2, Parks 2 Plays on 269m2 (approx).
Step into the heart of Mornington’s ‘Golden Triangle’ with this prestige townhouse steps to the Esplanade and a short walk to Main Street. This is an exceptionally private, elegant residence with multiple living zones, a ground-floor master suite, 2 balconies, and a bay glimpse.
Call your Area Specialist, Kara James, for more information on 0412 939 224.
4, 315, Main Street, Mornington
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It’s Addressed 1016 Nepean Highway, Mornington
The Brief Rests 4, Showers 1, Parks 1, Plays on 545m2 (approx).
A neat 4-bedroom home with commercial appeal (STCA) on a commanding 545m2 (approx) corner allotment directly opposite Beleura Private Hospital. Nest or invest in an emerging medical and wellness setting in the heart of Mornington and close to Main Street.
Call your Area Specialist, Kara James, for more information on 0412 939 224.
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The Brief Rests 2, Showers 1, Parks 1, Plays on 227m2 (approx).
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NESTLED beneath mature eucalyptus trees, this split-level residence offers a sublime fusion of free-flowing interiors and private spaces to appreciate the natural surroundings.
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Mr Cyril Twining passes away at 28 years old
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
A GLOOM was cast over the district last Friday, when word was received at Frankston that Mr. Cyril Twining had passed away.
Deceased had been ill for a very long time, and at the beginning of this winter he went to Cohuna, near Bendigo, in the hope that he would benefit by the change of climate.
It was there that the end came. Some days before, his mother (Mrs. Twining) had been sent for and she and one of her daughters were present at the death bed.
Deceased, who was 28 years of age, was a native of Frankston. He was a young man of exemplary character, and beloved by all who knew him.
He served in the great war as a member of the 57th Battalion, and attained the rank of Sergeant.
On returning from active service he was employed in the Commonwealth Audit Department. Later he was offered and accepted an important Government position in Rabaul, and he remained there for about two years.
The climate of the island, however, broke down his health, and he returned to Australia a very sick man. Many months of suffering followed, but during the most trying periods he was wonderfully courageous and hopeful. He received the best attention that medical science could offer, but all to no avail.
Cyril Twining will long be remembered in Frankston as a lovable character, sincere, honest and upright. He was a manly man; keen in all forms of field sports, and playing the game with a true sportsman’s instinct.
He was a member of the Frankston football team and prominent in the cricket and tennis clubs.
The funeral which took place in Frankston on Sunday afternoon last, was the largest seen in the district for many years.
About 50 members of the Returned Soldiers’ Association marched at the head of the cortege, and the Frankston Boy Scouts followed immediately behind the hearse.
A large number of motor cars followed the mourning coach. At the cemetery gates the hearse passed between lines of Masonic brethren, deceased being a member of the Frankston lodge.
The coffin, covered by the Union Jack, was carried by Returned Soldiers, R. Sherlock, Hill, McLeod W. M. Hanton, F. Johnson and J. Coster.
The pall bearers were returned soldiers Pratt, Holman, Philbrick and Barber. The coffin was covered with many beautiful wreaths.
The service at the graveside was most impressive and was conducted by the Revs. Trebilco, Angwin and Jackson, followed by the Masonic service by Bros. P. Wheeler and Geo. Keast.
The Rev. Jackson gave a touching address, in which he referred to his association with the bereaved family and the young life which had just departed.
Speaking with great emotion the reverend gentleman said a link had been formed between himself and young Cyril which would never be severed.
Some day, some happy day, he hoped to see Cyril again and meet him face to face. He believed Cyril Twin-
ing was a young man who knew what it was to love the good in every sense of the term. His life was as clean as a whistle, and in every walk of life he had played the game.
“The Boy Scouts at the graveside,” concluded the speaker, “could well take Cyril’s life as an example and pattern.”
The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. H. Gamble.
Great sympathy is expressed throughout the town and district for the bereaved mother and sisters, Mrs. Twining and her daughters being held in high esteem by all sections of the community.
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High School Novelty Night
The novelty night and dance, organised by the Frankston High School Welfare League, was held in the Mechanics’ Hall last night.
A large number of people were present, and the function was pronounced a success.
Elaborate arrangements having been made, not a dull moment was experienced.
The music supplied by Amor’s band was delightful. The floor was in excellent order and old and new dances were indulged in.
Cr. J. Bradbury acted as MC. Special prizes were given for the Monte Carlo waltz, and this was won by Misses Olsen and Moore.
Mrs. W. Gregory and Mr. W. Thomas were successful in the spot waltz, whilst the winners of the balloon dance were Miss Parris and Mr. N. Dess.
Mr. Bishop, headmaster of the High School, congratulated the Welfare
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League on the successful evening and also the good work they were doing in connection with the High School.
Mr. Bishop presented prizes to the winners of the euchre tournament.
Mrs. W. Hanton was the winner of the ladies’ prize, and Mr. W. Amor was successful in winning the gent’s prize.
The decorations made the hall appear very attractive, and the ladies responsible for this part of the programme deserve credit for their fine work.
A sumptuous supper was served and enjoyed by all present.
With a reminder by Mr. Bishop not to forget the forthcoming High School bazaar, a most enjoyable evening was brought to a close. ***
Personal
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Manifold are at present staying at “Marathon,” the home of Brigadier-General and Mrs. Grimwade.
Mrs. C. Watson, daughter of Captain and Mrs. S. Sherlock, of Frankston, is making a good recovery after her recent illness. Mrs. Watson resides at Kyneton, where her husband is manager of the State Savings Bank.
Mr. Les. Prosser, we regret to state, is again an inmate of the Alfred Hospital. We, with his many friends, hope that it will not be long before he is able to return home, restore to complete health.
Mesdames Bradbury and Rogerson have returned from a holiday spent at Belgrave, where they had a very enjoyable time.
Mrs. W. Amor intends leaving for Shepparton for a month’s holiday, at
an early date.
Mr. Tom Lawrey, who suffers from muscular rheumatism and neuritis, has returned to his home at Frankston, after undergoing treatment at the Caulfield hospital.
Mr. W. Croft, of Frankston, entered the Alfred Hospital this week to undergo an operation.
Mounted-Constable Addison, stationed at Frankston, has received notice of transfer and promotion to Myrtleford. A farewell social is being arranged.
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Peninsula Motor Ambulance
A meeting of the Ambulance Committee was held in Frankston on Saturday last.
Mr. J. Jack, hon. secretary, advised that the ambulance car would be presented to the committee at Mornington on Friday, 9th October, at 3pm, when it was hoped that as many people as possible would attend to witness the ceremony.
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Frankston Fire Brigade
The bazaar organised by the ladies’ committee of the Frankston Fire Brigade, was held in the Mechanics’ Hall, last week, and though the financial result was not so successful as was anticipated by the committee, a good sum of money will go to swell the funds of the local brigade.
The stallholders are desirous of thanking all those who donated goods to the various stalls and to others for monetary donations.
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 2 October 1925
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DROMANA Bowls Club’s history was on show at its 75th anniversary celebration (left). Senior members Lorna Williams (97) and Gerry Shepherd (99) cutting the cake (right).
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Bowls club’s diamond jubilee bash
By Brendan Rees
DROMANA Bowls Club has marked a significant milestone, celebrating its 75th anniversary.
Members and dignitaries gathered on 20 September to mark the occasion and to honour its rich history and community bonds.
Nepean MP Sam Groth, Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors, former club presidents, life mem-
bers, and personalities were among the attendees against a backdrop of memorabilia.
“Dromana Bowls Club has shone like a beacon on the sporting life of the Mornington Peninsula,” club president Peter Gordon said, adding “everyone expects the next 75 years to be equally productive”.
“DBC is a much loved and respected sporting and social centre nestled
into the slopes of Arthurs Seat, and overlooking the sparkling waters of Port Phillip Bay,” he said.
“It continues to offer warmth, companionship, healthy competition and security to all members and visitors who come through our doors.
“We have exciting new plans for the future and will continue to work with the shire and the community in delivering the dreams we all share.”
Mornington U13 girls win state championship
By Raia Flinos
MORNINGTON Soccer Club’s U13 girls took home the state championship in a 4-2 win against Yarra Jets FC on 21 September.
The win comes after an impressive undefeated season, which saw them win the premiership in the local league before coming out on top in the championship.
In the Southeast 13C division semi-final, they faced off against Manningham in a challenging match due to windy weather conditions. Despite being a messy game, the team held their ground and were victorious with a 3-2 win, thanks to some great saves from their goalkeeper, Charlotte Wanless.
The highly anticipated grand final was held at the Home of the Matildas, where the team pulled out a strong performance to secure the win.
“There was good movement on the ball and communication on the pitch, and they were just switched on,” Coach Jake Gilchrist said.
Alice Yamazaki opened the scoring, followed by two own goals resulting from corner kicks delivered by Amelia Morgan. The final goal, which secured the win, was scored by Bella Gilchrist, who was the leading scorer of the season.
Gilchrist said the key to success this season was the “great culture within the team”.
“I feel this year was very inclusive and the girls were really good friends
Picture: Tatsuya Yamazaki
with each other,” he said. Gilchrist also expressed gratitude to assistant coach, Jimmy Lawlor, as well as the parents and families of the players, whose support played a key role in the team’s success.
Craig Riley, CEO of the club, said a big “congratulations to all the girls that have participated, congratulations to the coaching staff, congratulations to all the parents.”
“It’s almost unheard of to go an
entire season without losing a single game. So, it’s very impressive,” he said.
The team will be bumped up to the 14B league next year, and the girls and coaching staff are hopeful their
success will continue.
“They’re only just starting their careers, but hopefully we can hang onto them and transition them into senior players in the next three, four, five years,” Riley said.
Pines ready for long road back
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
FRANKSTON Pines have targeted promotion after three successive seasons of relegation.
It’s an ambitious aim and one that some will see as fanciful but try telling that to new senior coach Al Baldwin and assistants Chris Sanderson and Andy McCabe.
At the start of September Baldwin expected to be named new senior coach of Mount Martha as Charlie Platt had told the committee he wouldn’t continue in that role.
But when Mount Martha president Sanderson stepped down on 1 September Baldwin’s situation changed dramatically.
Sanderson saw Pines advertising for a senior coach on 10 September and suggested to close friend Baldwin that they should apply for the position.
Baldwin knew that his pal Andy McCabe, long associated with Mooroolbark as a player, administrator and coach, was moving to the peninsula in February and McCabe soon formed the third part of the trio’s pitch to Pines.
Mount Martha’s senior men’s program is the big loser from these comings and goings as the Civic Reserve club doesn’t have a senior coach and looks almost certain to face a mass player exodus.
It is believed that infighting off the pitch has dogged Mount Martha for some time but it quickly is receding in the distance of Baldwin’s rear view mirror.
“I’m just excited to be given the opportunity to take on the Pines’ project,” Baldwin said.
It was clear from the outset of last week’s coaching interview that the applicants and the Pines’ committee were on the same page.
“What struck me immediately is that the committee is so fresh and enthusiastic.
“They want us to look after the football side of things and they’ll look after setting up the club to be financially stable again.
“We’ve been told to do what we have to do – to build a playing group with good characters and to try and move up the leagues.
“The facilities are just amazing.
“As soon as I went in there I noticed all this bread on the tables and I asked Liz (Diaz, club president) what it was all about.
“She told me they get it from Baker’s Delight and they give it away to the parents of underprivileged kids in the area.
“I thought straight away ‘you’ve got
me then’.
“This is the sort of club I want to get involved with, a real community club.”
Baldwin, Sanderson and McCabe are fully aware that no money is available for the senior men’s program but that hasn’t dampened their enthusiasm or ambition.
“During the interview we were told that there would be no pressure placed on us for results but I had to say: ‘Look, I’m going to have to stop you there – if we’re coming in to do this we’re coming in to win.’
“All of this ‘well done, lads’ and everyone gets a pat on the back when they don’t win is finished.
“We’re here to win and if we don’t win we won’t be successful.”
Two days after interviewing Baldwin he was hired along with his assistants.
A Meet The Coaches day has been arranged for Saturday 15 November and three days later pre-season training will begin.
Most of the players who turn up are expected to be from Mount Martha and next season’s leadership group will be striker Daniel Bancroft (captain), backed up by vice-captains in midfielder Howie Anderson and central defender Charley Hunt.
“I’ve made it clear to all the Mount Martha boys that I can’t promise them a game but they know they are welcome to have a crack and try and make the squad.
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“At the end of the day we need to put together a strong squad capable of challenging for promotion.
“A lot of the lads down on the peninsula have been through the NPL system and sure they know how to play but one bump and some of them are shot.
“Well they need to be tougher to succeed in senior football and that’s what we plan to build upon.
“Obviously we’ll bring in players from other clubs and I’d also like to build a relationship between Pines and Mornington.
“I know ‘Jamo’ (Mornington head coach) pretty well and I’ll have a chat with him to see if there are a couple of blokes in the reserves that could come across and get senior football with us then go back to Mornington.
“You’re allowed a couple of transfers in a season and I don’t think that this rule is used enough.
“No doubt Mornington will have a couple not ready for first team football at that level but could benefit from senior football with us.
“I’ll be really surprised if we don’t have a strong team next year.
“We can’t wait to get stuck into a project at grassroots level where we can build something.
“There are easier things we could have done and although this is going to be hard work it’s also going to be a fun ride.”
Fasten your seatbelts Pines fans. The
Baldwin era is about to kick into gear.
Meanwhile at Centenary Park the hunt to replace Scott Morrison as head coach continues.
Nine applications for the position were received and Strikers are conducting interviews this week.
In State 4 South-East news Baxter has reappointed Billy Armour as head coach.
It’s his second season at Baxter Park but his first full pre-season in charge.
“It’s a good club with a great opportunity to go higher next year,” Armour said.
“If we keep this squad together we won’t be far away and I’ve got 95 percent commitment from the players who we had last season.”
A priority new signing is a firstchoice goalkeeper despite the success of central defender Aiden McKenna who helped the club out by filling in between the sticks this year.
“Aiden was a blessing in disguise,” Armour added.
“He was brilliant for us in fact I think he only conceded one goal in eight or nine games.
“We changed the system a little bit in the second half of the season and it worked so we know we are on the right track.
“We’re also looking at another striker and possibly a defender and we’ll be better prepared this time round as we’ll have a good core group.”
Armour will again be assisted by George Hughes.
Baxter rival Rosebud announced last week that former player and coach Jason Symonds would return to the helm after head coach Stuart Johnson stepped down recently.
“We are going to try and retain most of our current squad and keep the momentum rolling that we’ve built during the last three seasons,” Symonds said.
“We are pleased with the talented young group already in place with a few experienced lads leading the way.
“At our best this season we played some great football which produced very good results at times.
“We were happy with the way we finished the season (winning four of the last five games and scoring 20 goals in the process), particularly when there was pressure to ensure we finished in the top six.
“All credit to the lads who handled the pressure well and did it comfortably in the end.
“We do need to strengthen and add to the squad though and believe we can then really surprise next season.
“We are also currently finalising our coaching team, which will assist the lads the best we can by getting them super fit and playing their best football.”
New era: Frankston Pines’ senior coaching staff, from left: Andy McCabe, head coach Al Baldwin, Chris Sanderson. Picture: Supplied.
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Westernport Mobility have long specialised in the sale and repair of mobility scooters and home mobility products, and have now introduced a whole new range of living aids.
Proof that a good business is constantly growing and keeping with the times, Westernport Mobility have expanded into health care products for the home.
Owner Ray Percival says it’s part of providing a wider service to the community. “We now have lift chairs, which are ideal for when people have had operations like hip replacements. They might need a lift chair temporarily after surgery, or they might need one full time in their home,” says Ray.
“At Westernport Mobility, you can either hire or buy depending on your needs.” Also included in the new range are products to help those with rheumatism.
“We have jar and bottle openers, and other home aids like special cutlery for those with arthritis, that help people maintain an independent life,” says Ray.
At Westernport Mobility, it’s all about supplying products that make it easier for everyday living. You can buy or hire most products, including mobility scooters, electric lift beds, electric lift chairs, walking aids, bathroom and toilet aids and living aids.
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Daytime delights: Live music and theatre just for you
Not your average Morning Melodies, Frankston Arts Centre’s Daytime Music & Theatre program offers a high-quality range of performances for the daytime theatre goer. Thoughtfully curated, the series brings together outstanding Australian performers across a wide variety of genres, all close to home and at an affordable price.
Patrons can choose from morning or afternoon shows, with the option to enjoy the performance on its own or add a delicious two-course lunch. Before the curtain goes up, audience members gather in the foyer to share complimentary tea, coffee and refreshments; a chance to catch up with friends or meet new ones. For many, these concerts have become a cherished ritual. Helen shares, “I love having lunch and then enjoying the show afterwards. Also living in Melbourne, driving home while it's still daylight. Can't think of a nicer way to spend an afternoon.”
Betty appreciates the accessibility: “It is a very pleasant morning out, not far to travel and very reasonably priced.” For others, it’s about the friendships that blossom. “Really enjoy spending time at matinee theatre days with friends. Just a great time to sit, enjoy the show along with great friendships being built.” says Glenys. Monica reflects on the memories music can stir: “Love the music and memories it provokes. Love to get away from it all for a few hours. I enjoy sharing the entertainment with my friends followed by a lovely lunch. And it’s affordable.”
Katherine adds, “We always have lunch afterwards which is always good. Mixing with the other people on the table. Making new friends especially when you sit with them a few times.”
Whether it’s the music, the memories, or the social connections, the Daytime Music & Theatre program is a special part of life for many in our community with tickets only $22 for Members or $25 full price. In the coming months, audiences can enjoy Australian theatre icon Rhonda
Burchmore in Wish Upon a Star on Friday 17 October, a heartwarming journey through the songs and stories that have shaped her extraordinary 40-year career. Back by popular demand, Tenori returns on Friday 14 November to perform timeless classics from opera, music theatre, jazz and beyond. And to wrap up the 2025 season, a joyous Christmas celebration with the incredible William Schmidt on piano on Friday 19 December.
For those wanting even more from their theatre experience, Frankston Arts Centre Membership offers discounted tickets, invitations to the annual Season launch, priority bar service, deferred payment for tickets and pre-sale opportunities. Keep up to date with the latest shows at thefac.com.au and subscribe to e-news to hear first about what’s coming next.
Daytime Music at the FAC. image: supplied
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PARC is keeping our community moving
At Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) in Frankston, we know that staying active is one of the best ways to support your health and wellbeing as you get older. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to keep our community moving - no matter your age, ability, or fitness level.
We believe health and wellbeing are as individual as you are. Whether you enjoy high-energy workouts, gentle movement, or simply want a place to unwind and connect, PARC has a solution to support you. This spring, as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival, we’re proud to showcase a range of programs, memberships, and facilities available to older adults right here in Frankston.
Tailored options for over 60s
PARC’s Active Life Membership is designed especially for people aged over 60. It provides great value and gives you full access to all that PARC has to offer, including our pools, group exercise classes, Reformer Pilates Studio, gym, warm water pool, spa, sauna, and steam room. We also offer Active Movers group exercise classes, specifically created for older adults looking for safe, fun, and social ways to keep fit.
If you prefer lower-impact activity, our aquatic classes are the perfect way to build strength, improve mobility, and support joint health – all while enjoying the benefits of exercising in water. Many members also love the restorative experience of our Warm Water Pool, where you can move at your own pace in a
welcoming, supportive environment.
And beyond the physical activity, what makes PARC special is our inclusive community. Joining PARC means connecting with like-minded people, sharing your wellbeing journey, and being supported by a team that cares.
Seniors Festival activities at PARC
As part of the 2025 Seniors Festival, we’re excited to offer free classes for over 60s throughout October. Join us for:
• Active Movers at 12.10pm every Tuesday and Thursday (7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30 October)
• Tai Chi at 8.30am every Wednesday (8, 15, 22 and 29 October)
These sessions are a great way to try something new, meet new people, and experience the supportive and welcoming environment at PARC. Please call 9781 8448 to book in.
Spring into your best self
Spring is a season of renewal - the perfect moment to check in, reset, and refresh on your health goals. Small, consistent steps can help you feel stronger, healthier, and more connected, and our team is here to support you every step of the way.
Whichever way you like to stay active, PARC has a pathway to help you move forward - at your pace.
Discover your best self at our awardwinning facility. Join as an Active Life member today, or come along to one of our free Seniors Festival classes this October and experience PARC for yourself.
is at 16N Cranbourne Rd, Frankston. Call 9781 8448. parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au
Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre
PARC offers tailored options for over 60s.
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Mountain View Leongatha
Mountain View Leongatha is a boutique lifestyle community exclusively for active people, 55 and over and offers resort living every day. It delivers stylish residences, whilst offering a genuine sense of community.
When completed, Mountainview Village will have a total of 45 villas offering a choice of 2 or 3 bedrooms with garages. The facilities for residents to enjoy includes a community centre, offering an indoor pool, bowling green, lounge and alfresco areas for social interaction. There’s also onsite caravan and boat parking available. Leongatha is in the heart of South Gippsland, located on the South Gippsland Highway which links Leongatha to Melbourne. Located 135 kilometres southeast of Melbourne.
Find Your Social Network
Social engagement is important for everyone’s well- being but is particularly important as we enter our later years and leave the security and structure of the workforce behind. Having an active social life provides both mental and physical health benefits, warding off loneliness and depression and increasing longevity. Probus Clubs offer a wonderful opportunity to reinvent retirement for those who have left their work lives but still crave engagement, purpose and companionship.
Social clubs like Probus provide a vibrant community of like-minded people who come together for fun and friendship . Probus promotes mental and emotional well-being by fostering a sense of belonging and purpose. The shared experiences and mutual support within Clubs help retirees navigate the significant life transition with confidence and enthusiasm.
Members meet monthly and stay active and involved through a wide variety of activities that meet individual needs. From coffee catchups and cinema groups to day trips, walking groups and overnight tours, Club activities are as varied as the more than 1,400 Probus Clubs themselves.
What they all have in common, however, is the opportunity to meet with fellow retirees regularly, to maintain healthy minds and active bodies, to expand interests, and to enjoy the fellowship of new friends.
So, if you are looking to turn your retirement into an adventure filled with learning, connection and growth, Probus offers a compelling path forward.
SENIORS FESTIVAL
Introducing SHAMAC Lodge by After-Care
When Shane and Max Kelly opted for a career change in the 1990’s they had no idea that 25 years later they would be opening the doors to their Cottage Respite home, SHAMAC Lodge!
Nestled in the tranquil setting of Rye on the Mornington Peninsula, Shamac Lodge, the new Cottage Respite home sits upon 1 acre of undulating Limestone sand dunes provides a peaceful, home-away-fromhome experience for your loved ones.
“At Shamac Lodge, we understand the importance of taking a well-deserved break while knowing that those you care for are receiving exceptional care. Our dedicated staff treat every client like family, starting their day with a hearty homemade breakfast before embarking on a day of fun and engaging activities, showcasing the beauty of what the Mornington Peninsula has to offer. With delicious, nutritious meals, relaxing afternoon tea, and a cozy evening routine, your loved ones are well cared for in a nurturing environment. Fully trained and qualified, our team is committed to supporting Seniors of all abilities” Shane said.
People that stay can enjoy well-appointed rooms with all the creature comforts they would expect of a hotel. Shane and Max said they want to ensure that a stay at SHAMAC Lodge is an experience, an experience people remember and why not do it on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.
It was, in fact, just over 25 years ago, they chose to become qualified Personal Care
Attendants; Max, working at Rosebud Rehabilitation Centre and Shane, working as an in-home carer for several agencies. It was Shane’s duties as a carer where it involved transporting his clients to respite facilities most of which were residential Aged Care Facilities. Shane soon realised that many were required to go to these facilities because there was nowhere more appropriate for them to attend to give their Carers a well-deserved break.
Shane said “you could always see a look of appreciation and relief knowing that both parties were going off to enjoy themselves without their significant others (carer). Shane went on to say that for him it was about the client, knowing that they could go somewhere, all be it an Aged Care
Facility. However, the thought of leaving his client in an Aged Care residential facility not a purpose built one was mixed emotions, Shane said “it always bought a tear to my eye walking out and leaving them however it was bittersweet because my clients partner needed a well-deserved break”.
In the meantime, Shane and Max continued to build After-Care (A’sia) and have become widely recognised as leaders on the Mornington Peninsula and surrounding suburbs providing In-Home Care. Based locally in Rosebud on the Mornington Peninsula, After-Care offers all In-home care services including Home and Garden Maintenance for Aged care recipients.
Shane and Max acknowledge that what they have built in After-Care (A’sia) has been, and still is, their pride and joy, and were loving every bit of the journey and the 130 staff they call family. However, the itch was still there, and it had to be scratched. It was at that point that Shane went home to Max and said, “I’ve had enough, mark my word Max, we are going to open a Cottage Respite Home where people of all ages can come and stay”. … fast forward 6 months and the dream has come true; with an incredible amount of work by Max and Shane and their amazing, dedicated team SHAMAC Lodge was born. Shane said, “we live in such a beautiful area, the Mornington Peninsula has been our home for over 40 years, we wish everyone could have the opportunity to visit and even stay”.
SHAMAC Lodge is also open for family stays; Max said “we would love to have families that may be caring for their child living with a disability stay for a weekend, get away from the everyday and experience the Mornington Peninsula, knowing they are going somewhere that is appropriate, with access ramps, aids and equipment to suit most situations, SHAMAC Lodge is the perfect solution for families looking at getting away”.
The team at SHAMAC Lodge by After-Care hope to see you soon for you next Cottage Respite stay.
Book your tour today and “let our family help your family.”
1300 464 663
Shane and Max Kelly. image: supplied
Peninsula residents celebrate Seniors Festival SENIORS FESTIVAL
Mornington Peninsula Shire’s popular Seniors Festival – part of Victoria’s state-wide celebration – returns this October, shining a spotlight on the contributions and creativity of our senior community.
Seniors Festival invites residents aged 55+ to connect, create and celebrate through a lively and inclusive program of events across the Peninsula’s coast, townships and hinterland.
With more than 90 events on offer, there’ll be something for everyone to explore. Highlights include:
Get Active Expo at YMCA Camp
Manyung, Mount Eliza, 1 October Concert by Gypsy, a Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band at George Jenkins Theatre, 25 October
The launch of the new outdoor exercise parks for seniors in Mount Martha 7 October and Hastings Foreshore 10 October Multicultural Film Festival, Peninsula Cinemas, Rosebud 18 October Victorian Pride Centre Bus Tour, St Kilda, 21 October.
The Shire is providing transport services to some events through our community transport team. If you need a lift, contact us on 5950 1605.
The Event Guide is now available at our customer service centres, libraries, community centres and online.
All events are free or low cost and bookings are essential for most events.
For more information contact positiveageing@mornpen.vic. gov.au or call the Positive Ageing Officer on 5950 1695. mornpen.vic.gov.au/ seniorsfestival
“Seniors Festival is a joyful celebration. This year’s theme, Connect, Create and Celebrate, really captures what the festival is all about. Whether it’s trying something new, rediscovering a previous interest, forming friendships, or simply enjoying a great show, there’s something for everyone. We’re proud to support a program that brings people together, promotes wellbeing, and recognises the significant contribution of older residents across the Shire.” - Mayor Councillor Anthony Marsh
Pictured clockwise from above: Tony Lintermans, Tech Support Apple Users, Get Active Expo Tree Group. images: supplied