Flinders vote count goes down to preferences
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McKenzie is at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to preferences. McKenzie can count on One Nation preferences. Mike Brown, One Nation’s candidate in Flinders, ran a vocal campaign in support of McKenzie, and polled around 5.28% of the primary vote; a two percent jump on One Nation’s primary vote in 2022. Beyond the preferencing from One Nation, it becomes much less clear for McKenzie.
On the other side of the ledger,
Labor and independent Ben Smith held around 22.33% and 22.02% respectively of the primary vote. This creates a block of a little over 44% assuming preferences from those that voted Labor would head towards Smith above the Liberals and vice-versa.
Looking down the ticket, the Greens preferenced Smith over Labor. Having said that, the Greens primary vote has fallen substantially in Flinders, currently sitting at a little under 6% of the primary vote, compared to 9.4% of the primary vote in 2022. Much of this can
be attributed to the strong independent candidate but will no doubt have been influenced by the fact the candidate, Adam Frogley, lived well outside the electorate in Healesville.
The situation is much less clear with the Trumpet of Patriots, with the Clive Palmer-backed party controversially placing Liberal Zoe McKenzie last on its how-to-vote card. The move prompted the candidate, Jason Smart, to withdraw his candidacy and implore voters to “put him last”, instead campaigning for One Nation’s
Mike Brown (Palmer candidate pulls the plug – ‘Put me last’, The News 20/4/25).
Not all ToP supporters headed the call with the primary vote running at around 2.6%. The preference fate of over 2500 ToP votes could be consequential in a result that may come down to a handful of votes.
If ToP voters followed the how-tovote card suggested by the party head office, it could see preferences heading to Smith or Labor above McKenzie.
But from a practical standpoint, Smart
not campaigning for the party he was the nominated candidate for would have resulted in little to no how-tovote cards being distributed on election day, leaving ToP voters without the controversial HQ guidance to preference conservative McKenzie last. That leaves Joseph Toscano who attracted under one percent of the primary vote. Toscano instructed voters to put him first, but decide preferences for themselves, so it is unclear how that will play out in terms of preferences.
SARAH Race supporters (left) gathered at the Rye Football Club on election night, while Zoe McKenzie supporters (above) gathered at Rosebud Country Club. Pictures: Yanni
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RSPCA investigates horse welfare
Brodie Cowburn brodie@mpnews.com.au
THE RSPCA is investigating reports of dangerously underweight horses at a Mt Eliza property.
Protesters have gathered regularly at the Moorooduc Highway property to draw attention towards the condition of the horses. The RSPCA has now confirmed it is looking into the situation.
“RSPCA Victoria is actively investigating a case of seven underweight horses and working with the owner to improve their health. We appreciate the community’s concern and can confirm we have an active investigation regarding this matter,” the RSPCA statement read.
“Our inspectors will continue to attend and investigate this matter to ensure any welfare concerns are rectified and all legal requirements are met.
“It’s important to note, moving horses who may be unwell can result in worse welfare outcomes, and rebuilding their weight must be done gradually to avoid adverse health outcomes. We ask for the community’s patience as this work occurs behind the scenes.
“As this is an active investigation, we urge the public not to take matters into their own hands as any interference could compromise the outcome of an investigation, so we ask people to please show restraint, and to respect all applicable laws.”
Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell said the case “is yet another example of how broken our animal
protection laws are.”
“The government committed to reforming them in 2016, and the bill exists - yet they haven’t introduced it into the parliament. In those nine years, we’ve had case after case of cruelty where the circumstances could have been different, and investigators could have intervened sooner,” Purcell said on her Facebook page.
“I’m calling on the authorities to urgently act - and importantly, for the government to honour their commitment.”
A petition with more than 7000 signatures demanding action has been circulating. The petition reads “The situation at the property on Moorooduc Highway in Mt Eliza is dire: young horses and foals are at risk, being starved to death in full view of concerned community members. This has been going on for years, with no apparent action taken by the responsible authority, the RSPCA.
“Proposed actions include immediate health checks and, if necessary, relocation of these innocent animals to a proper caring initiative. Our collective voices can pressure the RSPCA and local authorities into action and consequently, prevent further harm to these horses at risk.”
The property owner could not be reached for comment.
HORSES at a Moorooduc Highway property. Pictures: Supplied
Old glasses, new vision: helping Timor-Leste see a brighter future
GOT some unused spectacles or sunglasses tucked away in a drawer? They could be making a greater difference to someone in a third-world country.
The Mornington Peninsula’s Friends of Lospalos Inc is partnering with the Lions program’s Recycle for Sight to encourage locals to donate their old glasses to help offer the gift of vision to the people in TimorLeste.
The program sees preloved spectacles and non-prescription sunglasses cleaned, graded, and refurbished before being sent to Timor-Leste, where the quality of eye care is often out of reach.
“Timor-Leste is one of our closest neighbours. The Mornington Peninsula Shire and community and the Mornington Peninsula Friends of Lospalos have a close working relationship with the community and local government sub-district of Lospalos – extending now over twenty years,” Friends of Lospalos president Colleen Hammond said.
“These friendship groups were formed in local government throughout Australia and in Timor-Leste. The work is now carried on in our peninsula and in Timor-Leste by the incorporated Mornington Peninsula Friends of Lospalos, a registered charity and ATO endorsed deductible gift recipient (DGR).”
The Friends of Lospalos has helped provide capital works, teaching scholarships, flood food relief, optometry clinics and other programs for the Timorese of Lospalos.
Hammond, an optometrist, said two optometry clinics have been held at the Lospalos Community Health Centre and hospital with Friends volunteers having equipped the centre and hospital with donated optometry equipment.
Hammond, together with Friends teams, have assessed more than 400 Timorese patients with prescription spectacles provided as part of the clinics.
“As one of our closest neighbours, Timor is close to the equator exposing the Timorese to some of the harshest of the sun’s rays,” Hammond said.
“Pterygium – a fleshy growth over the eyes – grows and can cause not only ocular discomfort and visual distortion but also corneal scarring which is irreversible if not detected and treated early.
“In July a volunteer team of Friends will be visiting Lospalos to discuss
with the resident medical officers a program for extending the Specs for Lospalos optometry clinics – outreaching to villages or sucos remote from the Lospalos town.”
The expansion of the existing specs program has been made possible by the donation of additional optometry equipment by retired Western Australian optometrist Mr Stephen Bowes providing trial frames, an opthalmoscope, retinoscope and a vision screen
tester, Hammond said.
“This equipment is used to correctly prescribe spectacles and examine the ocular health of patients, detecting retinal conditions such as macular degeneration, diabetes, retinopathy and glaucoma. It is widely used in school screening, outreach programs and domiciliary visits and will be used in the new Specs outreach program.”
To donate old glasses, drop them off at the red and black boxes provided at the shire offices at Rosebud (90 Besgrove St, Rosebud) from 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday; Mornington (2 Queen St) 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday; or Hastings (21 Marine Parade) 1pm to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Alternatively, they can be left with Patricia Ball at Villa 582, Village Glen, 335 Eastbourne Rd, Capel Sound or call Patricia on 0419 131286.
To follow and join in the work of the Mornington Peninsula Friends of Lospalos Inc or to make a tax-deductible donation, visit friendsoflospalos. org or email info@friendsoflospalos. org or Facebook Mornington Peninsula Friends of Lospalos.
‘Land banking’ developers face huge rate rise
Brodie Cowburn brodie@mpnews.com.au
OWNERS of vacant land in Frankston’s city centre are set to face big rate increases.
Under a proposal put forward by Frankston Council, vacant properties within the Frankston Metropolitan Activity Centre and along the Nepean Highway would be subject to a differential rate three times higher than the general rate. Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said the proposed change would address “land banking” and encourage developers to build.
“There are several key locations across our city that have remained vacant since the early 2000s. This kind of tactical underdevelopment is no longer sustainable, so the council is taking steps to counteract the practice of land banking,” he said.
“Land banking in strategic nodes of our city centre, and along the Nepean Highway stretch, is harmful and preventing much-needed infrastructure – such as hotels and more permanent housing options – from being built. This is the kind of investment that our community desperately needs”.
Council estimates that there are more than 50 parcels of vacant land along the Nepean Highway and within the Frankston Metropolitan Activity Centre. The proposed differential rate for these sites is 300 per cent of the general rate for the 2025-2029 period, up from 125 percent between 2021 and 2025.
To comply with the state government’s rate cap, Frankston Council can only raise the amount it collects from rates by three percent in the next financial year. The proposed differen-
tial rate would mean ordinary residential and commercial rates will rise by around two percent, Bolam says.
“This isn’t extra income for the Frankston City Council coffers –any revenue raised through this new scheme will be strictly purposed to reducing the overall contribution needed from residential and commercial ratepayers,” the mayor said. “My message to those holding onto key parcels of undeveloped land is simple: do something with it or sell it to someone who will.”
Submissions are open until 24 May. To view council’s rate plan and make a submission visit engage.frankston. vic.gov.au/council-and-wellbeingplan
FRIENDS of Los Palos Timor Leste comittee member Virginia Brooke. Picture: Yanni
FRANKSTON mayor Kris Bolam on a vacant block of land in Frankston. Picture: Supplied
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Public hearings into McCrae landslide begin
cameron@mpnews.com.au
THE first block of public hearings to be held by the board on inquiry into the McCrae landslide will commence on Wednesday 7 May and run until Wednesday 14 May at the County Court of Victoria.
The beginning of the public hearings come after a site visit to the landslide affected area on 9 April by the chair of the inquiry, Renée Enbom KC.
The News spoke to Enbom about the progress so far, and what is to come.
“We’ve been working very hard, sending out notices, requesting information, and reviewing that information when it arrives. Also meeting with residents to understand the information they have supplied, and preparing for the upcoming hearings,” said Enbom.
The inquiry has been tasked with reporting their findings to the state government by 18 June this year.
The News asked Enbom her thoughts about the tight time frame.
“I expect that date was selected because some people are still, unfortunately, out of their homes,” said Enbom.
“So I expect that the government wants this looked into immediately. Looked into as fast as possible, and that why we’ve got the tight deadline.”
Asked how providing the inquiry’s report to the government will enable the eight displaced families return to their houses, Enbom said “The report will identify the cause of the landslide, and it will make recommendations as to what now needs to occur to prevent or reduce the risk of another landslide occurring”.
“Those recommendations will then, ultimately, lead to those residents being able to return safety to their homes”.
Asked to reflect on the state government announcement establishing the inquiry that quoted Victorian Premier Jacinta Allen as saying “too many people have been let down” and Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh as saying “We’ll continue working with evacuated residents
to make sure they are supported and back into their homes as soon as possible”, The News asked Enbom if she was receiving feedback from people she was speaking to that they’d had no support from the state government.
“Our terms of reference expressly exclude matters that have occurred after the landslide of 14 January,” said Enbom.
“So my terms of reference are to look at the cause of the landslide. To look at what could have been done, if anything, to prevent it and make recommendations as to what needs to occur now to prevent another landslide occurring.”
Asked if she considered it strange that the government is able to craft the terms of reference of the inquiry so as to exclude the response to the landslide; perhaps the area of greatest contention with affected residents.
“I don’t think it is strange. The two topics are quite separate. They’re related, of course, but quite separate in that one is looking at the cause and what needs to be done to make sure it doesn’t happen again, and the other is looking at the response, after the landslide,” said Enbom.
“The government has decided to focus on the former rather than the latter, and I can only assume that is because there is a pressing safety need to make sure this doesn’t happen again and people can get back into their homes.”
The News pointed out that there has been no money provided from the state government to remediate the site, but rather the responsibility has been laid completely at the feet of the Mornington Peninsula Shire council.
Asked if she believed the provision of the findings would be an impetus for the state government to assist in the remediation of the site, Enbom said “I don’t know, because that is not part of the terms of the inquiry”.
As it stands now, the Mornington Peninsula Shire may have to perform large scale engineering works that will be very costly and require a high level of expertise. The News asked Enbom if the inquiry came back indicating large scale engineering works were required, did she think the state government would step up and help
with that?
“Well, you’d imagine at the very least that the shire would ask the state government for support,” said Enbom.
The News pointed out the frustration among the residents and the Mornington Peninsula Shire that the only assistance offered so far from the state government is the inquiry, with no funds being made available to assist affected residents of the shire in their response.
“I guess what I was referring to is after the reports are published, you would expect if large scale works need to be performed, the shire would then write to the state government for funding.”
Public submissions closed 30 April but if affected residents still wish to share information with the inquiry, they can email submissions@mccraeinquiry.vic.gov.au
The public hearings will be held from Wednesday 7 May to Wednesday 14 May 2025 will be held at the County Court of Victoria at 250 William Street, Melbourne, and are open to the public.
The hearings will also be livestreamed from the McCrae Inquiry website, www.mccraeinquiry.vic.gov. au.
The transcripts of the hearings will also be available publicly on this website.
By Brendan Rees MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire
has confirmed it has so far set aside $2.8m in this year’s budget to address the aftermath of the McCrae landslide.
The figure was revealed at the council’s 22 April meeting after a McCrae resident asked a question requesting the council itemise all costs involved including engineering, legal, reclamation, insurances, security, and prevention.
In response, the council said it had allocated $1.8m through the midyear review and a further $1m was set aside in reserve for the McCrae landslide response, totalling $2.8m for this year’s budget.
To date, council has spent about $1m on geotechnical and legal services and $350,000 on security, staffing and urgent works.
“These costs are ongoing, with further expenditure expected by the end of the financial year, particularly in relation to the board of inquiry, geotechnical advice, and security,” the council said.
Last month, councillors were told that about $8m was needed to deal with the McCrae landslide recovery –with mayor Cr Anthony Marsh noting at least $75 from every household was required to help pay with the enormous cost.
McCrae couple triumphs in council landslip dispute
Brendan Rees
brendan@mpnews.com.au
A MCCRAE couple has emerged victorious in a legal dispute with the Mornington Peninsula Shire after building notices were served on them mandating clean-up works following a landslip in 2022.
The council had directed the couple, Gerard and Bronwyn Borghesi, to undertake stabilisation works to the area affected by the landslip including removing all debris from Penny Lane, which they appealed.
The Building Appeals Board (BAB) on 30 April ruled that the shire had no power to make its orders under s106 of the Building Act because the Borghesis were not proposing nor carrying out building work relating to their property when the landslide occurred.
The area had been inundated with rain at the time, causing mass flooding and landslides with SES receiving 270 calls for help. As well as coastal erosion, there was damage
to kindergartens, community centres and the Balcombe Estuary boardwalk at Mount Martha.
The event had also prompted the council to issue an emergency order for the McCrae area in November 2022 prohibiting people from staying in their homes.
The Borghesis, who were among the homes affected, engaged building practitioners and geotechnical engineers between 2022 and 2024 to investigate, believing the shire had overstepped their authority.
After this was completed the couple had “formed the view that the landslip was caused by the failure on the part of Mornington Peninsula Shire to adequately maintain the drainage system and kerbs on View Point Road, which in turn lead to an unreasonable seepage of water onto the property,” board chairperson Eric Riegler’s determination stated.
The Borghesis had therefore advised the council that they “would not be undertaking remedial work” after the building notices were issued on 7 February 2024 by the shire’s
municipal building surveyor, which required “The Applicants to show cause why they should not undertake stabilisation works to the area affected by the landslip”.
But the board’s determination stated, “The applicants (the Borghesis) contend that the Building Notices were jurisdictionally invalid and by extension, a nullity. Consequently, they contend that was no power to make the Building Orders in reliance thereon”.
In handing down his decision, board chairperson Eric Riegler ruled that the building orders the council issued to the Borghesis were not “jurisdictionally valid” while the emergency order “was not made in respect of the type of structures or land prescribed” under the Act.
“We consider the content of this Building Notice falls outside of the respondent’s power, as it relates to Penny Lane, which is land beyond the title boundaries of the applicants’ land,” he stated.
Riegler added in his determination that, “We accept the evidence of the
Applicants that no building work is currently being carried out or proposed to be carried out on this area of the land or generally”.
“We find that there is no overarching or general power under s102 of the Building Act to issue an emergency order for land simpliciter. The power to make an emergency order in relation to land does not crystallise unless there is work being or proposed to be carried out on the land in question.
“As already noted, it is not submitted that work was being conducted on the land or proposed to be carried out on the land. Given this, we find there was no jurisdiction to make the Emergency Order pursuant to s 102(b) of the Building Act. That Emergency Order was premised solely on the condition of the land because of the land slip and not because of the condition or use or proposed use of land where building work is being or is proposed to be carried out.”
However, the board’s determination does not settle who will ulti-
mately be responsible for fixing the damage caused by the landslip. Mornington Peninsula Shire said, “We are currently considering the decision and its implications. Public safety has always been, and remains, council’s highest priority”, but added it would not be making a further comment including whether it would be appealing the board’s determination by 16 May.
The board’s determination comes amid the council dealing with the multi-million costs caused by the 14 January landslide, with the state government making no commitment to help with the landslide recovery.
The Borghesi’s home was also impacted by the latest landslide.
The council estimated that it would need to spend $8m to deal with the landslide’s aftermath, with an average of ratepayers paying $75 per household.
Eight homes in McCrae remain under emergency evacuation orders and are currently not able to be occupied.
Cameron McCullough
THE site of the landslide on 14 January 2025. Picture: Yanni
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8.00 Cold Chisel: The Big 5-0. (Ml) Takes a look at the band Cold Chisel. 10.00 Menendez & Menudo: Boys Betrayed: Key Witness. (MA15+av) Roy continues to strengthen his case.
11.15 Autopsy USA: Jerry Lewis. (MA15+a)
12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Super 440. Day 2. Highlights. 1.15 Shades Of Blue. (MA15+adsv, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News Sunday.
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) The cooks take part in a one-inch cube taste test. 8.15 House Hunters Australia. (Premiere, PG) A couple search for a spacious, character-filled home with guest accommodation and a workshop. 9.15 FBI. (Mv) The team discovers there may be more to a story than just a feud when a famous rapper and two teen fans are gunned down on a tour bus. 11.05 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1.10pm Figure Skating. ISU World Championships. Part one. Replay. 2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 ABC World News Tonight. 5.20 PBS Washington Week. 5.45 Abandoned Engineering. 7.35 Science Fiction Revolution. 8.35 The Day The Rock Star Died. 9.05 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 3. 1.35am Letterkenny. 2.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
7.00 Travel Guides. (PG)
8.10 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.
9.10 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan. (Mdv) Piers Morgan sits down with Matt Baker, a Baptist preacher found guilty of murdering his wife.
10.10 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) A look at the latest round of the AFL.
11.10 9News Late.
11.40 The First 48. (Mav)
12.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGa, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Unleash The Beast. Noon Rugby League. Murri Carnival. Replay. 1.00 Rugby League. Murri Carnival. Replay. 2.05 Rugby League. Murri Carnival. Replay. 3.10 Rebel Country. 4.35 Ella. 6.05 Queer & Here. 6.45 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 7.35 The Frontier. 8.30 Signed, Theo Schoon. 10.20 MOVIE: Fruitvale Station. (2013, M) 11.50 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.05pm Paddington. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 Peter Rabbit. 3.55 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Thomas And Friends: Sodor Sings Together. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 6.30 The Majestic. (2001, PG) 9.15 Phar Lap. (1983, PG) 11.25 An Unfinished Life. (2005, M) 1.25pm Meditation Park. (2017, PG) 3.15 Children Of Heaven. (1997, PG, Farsi) 4.50 Every Day. (2018, PG) 6.40 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 8.30 My Own Private Idaho. (1991, M) 10.25 Mother Couch. (2023, M) 12.15am The Firm. (1993, MA15+) 3.00 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
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6am Morning Programs. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 9.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Escape To The Country. 1pm The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Animal SOS Australia. 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Great Rail Restorations. 11.30 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Getaway. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 1pm MOVIE: 633 Squadron. (1964, PG) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 10. Manly Sea Eagles v Cronulla Sharks. 6.00 Dad’s Army. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Tombstone. (1993, M) 11.00 Late Programs.
6am Children’s Programs.
8.00 Allo! Allo! 9.10 Only Fools And Horses. 9.50 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. 11.00 Ancient Aliens. Noon Basketball. Men’s Trans-Tasman Throwdown. Aust v NZ. 2.00 Basketball. Women’s Trans-Tasman Throwdown. Aust v NZ. 4.30 Young Sheldon. 5.00 MOVIE: Wonder. (2017, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Patriots Day. (2016, M) 10.10 MOVIE: City Of Lies. (2018, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Pawn Stars. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 Portland Charter Boat Wars. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN: Best Of. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Fishy Business. 2.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 3.00 The Mightiest. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 The Wash Up. 7.00 Border
Monday, May 12
ABC TV (2)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Pick Of The Litter. (R) 11.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (Final, PGv, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games.
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 Q+A.
10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Planet America. (R) 11.40 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) 12.10 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 1.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 3. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.10 Tough Trains. (PGav, R) 11.10 Jewels Of The Alps: Italy’s Great Lakes. (PGa) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 3.00 Travel Shooters. (PG) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 3. Highlights.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Prague With Michael Portillo. (PG) 8.25 Bettany Hughes: The Silk Road Treasures. (R) Bettany Hughes explores Azerbaijan. 9.20 Sri Lanka With Alexander Armstrong. (PGaw, R) Alexander Armstrong meets a snake expert. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Classified. (Msv) 11.35 Don’t Leave Me. (MA15+a, R) 1.45 Surviving An American Concentration Camp. (Ma, R) 2.50 Barkley Manor. (PGa, R) 4.20 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.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 4.00 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 The Crystal Maze. 9.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Poisoned Love: The Stacey Castor Story. (2020, Mav, R) Nia Vardalos. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Cash plans a surprise for Eden. 7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski. 9.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) Owen questions Judd’s sobriety when he walks into the line of fire.
10.00 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics. 11.00 Suits L.A. (M) Erica and Ted disagree over a potential client.
12.00 Treadstone. (MA15+av) 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 MOVIE: Deadly Garage Sale. (2022, Mav) Aryè Campos. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Floor. (PG) Hosted by Rodger Corser.
8.45 Footy Classified. (Ml) A team of footy experts tackles the AFL’s big issues and controversies.
9.45 Players. (Ml) A look at all the AFL news.
10.45 9News Late.
11.15 Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup: So, This Is Freedom? (Ml)
12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) The latest mystery box challenge is held. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Return, Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 Taskmaster Australia. (Mls, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 10.50 10’s Late News. 11.15 The Project. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.50 WorldWatch. 5.05 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 6.00 Alone Denmark. (Return) 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Wild Target. (2010, M) 10.20 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.50 Alone Australia. 11.55 Secrets Of The Chippendales Murders. 12.50am QAnon: The Search For Q. 1.45 Gun Shot Wound. 2.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
6am Phar Lap. Continued. (1983, PG) 7.35 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 9.25 Agatha Christie’s Crooked House. (2017, PG) 11.30 Juniper. (2021, M) 1.20pm Grand Piano. (2013, M) 3.00 Walk With Me. (2017, PG) 4.40 Skating To New York. (2013,
The Madame Blanc Mysteries. 9.40 Harry Wild. 10.50 Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 The Nanny. 9.00 Motorway Cops. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 Young Sheldon. Noon MOVIE: Seriously Red. (2022, M) 2.00 The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I
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IN THE specialists HANDS
Finally, relief from your hip pain
DOES this describe YOU?
• You get hip pain laying on your side in bed, and just can’t get to sleep.
• You place a pillow between your legs to help you get to sleep but laying on the painful side is still waking you.
• You find yourself standing on one leg with your other hip hanging lower, or you sitting with crossed legs causes the pain
• You are a runner worried your hip pain will get worse and stop you from exercising.
If so then read on.
The pain on the outside of the hip can be due to inflammation of the gluteal tendon, of Gluteus Medius and Minimus, where the gluteal muscles attach. It can also be where a bursa (a fat pad called the trochanteric bursa) can become inflamed. The hip pain may be associated with a stiff back.
Physiotherapist Brett Blanch-Hellyer, says that it is an injury affected by hip weakness and postural habits that place the tendons under stress. It requires a full analysis of the hip and lower limb, looking from the foot to the back biomechanics.
It can require massage, and specific strengthening exercises for the gluteal muscles as well as improving core stability to control pelvic movement.
In addition to the above solutions, there is a recent healing technology that is making a profound difference to outside of the hip pain sufferers.
Practice owner, Paul Rowson says “Shockwave Therapy is often useful, because the gluteal tendons are a connective tissue, not a muscle. It puts a significant shockwave through the tissues you apply it to. It is a pressure wave which brings blood flow to the area. Tendons and connective tissue do not have much blood supply and can take a long time to heal. Shockwave artificially stimulates the healing of the tendon.”
Shockwave therapy can also be used on Achilles tendonitis, Plantar Fasciitis, golfer’s and tennis elbow, and rotator cuff tendon problems,
and is usually most effective on long term chronic problems, rather than acute injuries.
Shockwave is not the first line of treatment for injured patients. Physiotherapy and graded exercise are more likely in the first instance. But for more stubborn conditions, shockwave has shown good results.
“The evidence at the moment suggests between three to five treatments are required, but most people should see an improvement within three sessions. It has a success rate up to 90%” Brett says.
The Shockwave therapy is administered for a three-minute period
to the affected area during consecutive weekly appointments. “It is a bit of an uncomfortable sensation” Brett says, “like most physio hands-on treatments, with a little discomfort during the treatment.”
Paul says, “After each session, most people get a significant reduction of pain and symptoms. Long term it stimulates healing, short term it reduces pain. The best thing is, the effects are long lasting. It prevents a lot of people having more invasive things like surgery or injections. The treatment is considered safe, but can produce skin reddening or bruising, short term pain, and
Clinically
• Heel pain (plantar fasciitis and Achilles
• Tennis & golfers elbow
• Patella tendinopathy
cannot be used on people taking blood thinning medications or with bleeding disorders. “
“It is important to know that Shockwave has a long-term effect. Most of the time you have good outcomes, without having to have further treatments.”
Shockwave is now available in Balnarring. Call the practice now and speak to one of our physios to see if Shockwave suits your condition. Back in Motion is at 6/2-8 Russell Street, Balnarring. Phone 03 5983 1021. www.backinmotion.com.au/balnarring
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Physiotherapist, Brett Blanch-Hellyer
FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE CELEBRATES 30 YEARS
THIS month, Frankston Arts Centre celebrates 30 years since its grand opening on 20 May 1995. To mark this milestone and its significant contribution to the local arts community, a special gala event will take place on Saturday, 7 June, featuring Hall Stories—a one-of-a-kind performance by celebrated performer Damian Callinan.
Originally known as the Frankston Cultural Centre, the Arts Centre was the result of a 15-year vision and was officially opened by then Prime Minister Paul Keating. The opening was a community-wide celebration, featuring live music, street displays, and performances by local talent. The gala event, A Gala Event, saw nearly 2,000 performers take the stage, including the Frankston Ladies Choir, the Australian Welsh Male Choir, and iconic artists like Evelyn Krape and Rosemary Gunn. Fast forward to 2025, and the Frankston Arts Centre remains a vibrant cultural hub
for the community. In Hall Stories, Damian Callinan will bring the centre’s history to life with a blend of humour and heart. He’ll share quirky tales and treasured memories, offering a unique glimpse into the traditions and characters that have made the Arts Centre a beloved part of Frankston.
This celebration looks both to the past and the future, as the Arts Centre continues to inspire and shape local arts and culture. Following the performance, a podcast will document these unforgettable stories, allowing everyone to relive the magic of the last 30 years.
Hall Stories will be performed on Saturday, 7 June, at 7.30 pm. A special Pre-Show Cocktail Party will be held from 6 pm in the Function Centre. Tickets for both the show and cocktail party are available at thefac.com.au or by calling 9784 1060.
FRANKSTON’S annual South Side Festival returns this month with an exciting 11-day program, delivering a captivating mix of performances, comedy, art installations, visual arts, and a few delightfully naughty surprises. Whether you're a local or a visitor to Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, the festival offers something for everyone, sparking creativity, challenging perceptions, and creating vibrant opportunities for community engagement.
One of the highlights this year is the return of Neon Fields, transforming Beauty Park into a mesmerising, glowing fantasy world. This interactive light installation invites both children and adults to explore a magical space, encouraging play and engagement within a sea of vibrant neon colours.
The Sydney Dance Company is also back on the Frankston Arts Centre stage with their performance of momenta. This stunning contemporary dance piece is sure to captivate
audiences of all ages, blending grace, power, and emotion in a performance that will delight dance fans.
For those craving high-energy thrills, the multi-award-winning Circus Trick Tease takes over Cube 37 with two all-new shows. Cheer is designed for adults only, offering a mix of acrobatics, comedy, and circus skills, while The Farmy Farm promises to entertain families and younger audiences with fun, laughter, and jaw-dropping circus acts.
Also on the agenda is Creative Juices, an adults-only art class led by the award-winning performer Timothy Christopher Ryan. Get ready for a creative experience like no other, with wild prompts and a healthy dose of humour to ignite your artistic side.
With all this and more, you’ll be surprised by what you discover at the South Side Festival. Explore the full program and plan your visit at www.southsidefestival.com.au.
THE EAGLES GREATEST HITS
A TWO hour tribute to Americas greatest band, The Eagles. With five number-one singles, six number-one albums, six Grammy Awards and five American Music Awards. The Eagles is one of the world's best-selling bands, having sold more than 200 million records worldwide.
You’ll be entertained with iconic hits such as Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin Eyes, Hotel California and many more.
The Eagles Greatest Hits is compiled together with some of Australia most experienced live musicians with each having over 30 years performing live. Lead and main
Performing at Frankston Arts centre on Friday May 30 at 7.30pm, this will be an experience you do not want to miss.
Tickets can be purchased at thefac.com.au or phone 9784 1060
Picture: Steve Brown
singers Mark Hammond, formally from The Ultimate Eagles Experience and the Electric Light Orchestra and David Thompson who has over 30 years performing as Glen Frey around the World. They are joined by Mick Martin, Jeff Carter Jnr, Mark Willams and Peter Ferguson.
A Dangerous Dog - Child claims damages after being bitten
Compiled by Cameron McCullough Legal argument had postponed a claim at a previous court for £20 for an assault by a dog on a child at Chelsea, Mr. P. Cohen, P.M., having reserved his decision.
It arose over the biting of a child of Robert Joseph Lambert while on his way to school.
Mr. J. M. Hickford, of Hickford & Murray, appeared for Mrs. Amy Chittenden, a widow, the owner of the dog in question. Mr. Reg. Wadham spoke for Lambert.
The case was heard on Monday at the Chelsea Court.
Mr. Hickford submitted that an infant could not sue in Petty Sessions except (and by his next friend) in a case of wages or for work and labour done.
After hearing argument from Mr. Wadham, Mr. Cohen held that a minor could so sue.
Mrs. Amy Wills said she lived at the back of a lane where children passed to go to school. On March 11 she heard the scream of a child in fear. She looked up and saw little Bobby Lambert with his arms against a fence and Mrs. Chittenden’s dog jumping at him. She said angrily to the dog: “Get away Bully,” and the dog got down from the child and ran into Mrs. Chittenden’s house.
She called out: “Mrs. Chittenden! Mrs. Chittendenl Your dog is off the chain and has bitten a little boy.” “Nonsense,” replied Mrs. Chittenden, who was sitting on chair on the veranda.
The dog was generally tied with a chain which allowed it to run along a fence wire.
Mr. Hickford: Did you ever say that the child fell on the wire fence and thus got hurt?
Mrs. Wills: No, never.
Is there any barbed wire on the fence? On the top strand only.
Mrs. Bertha Lambert, mother of the child, said that Bobby came home crying and upset. She asked him if he had been teasing a dog, and he said he had not. He said a dog broke off his chain and rushed him and pushed him up against the fence.
The boy was bitten on the fingers and on the lips, and was bruised from the elbow to the shoulder.
Robert Joseph Lambert, father of the child, said when he returned home he found his little boy very much upset. He took him along to Mrs. Chittenden, and said: “Your dog has bitten my child.” She laughed at the idea.
Another lady who was present said: “The children have been teasing the dog.” Mrs. Chittenden said: “I know your boys; they go past here frequently and carry lunch cases.”
My boys do not carry lunch cases. He told Mrs. Chittenden that the dog would have to be destroyed, to which she rejoined: “If my dog is destroyed I will get a more vicious one.”
The doctor’s fee for attending the child was a guinea, and he was kept home ill for fourteen days. He still suffers from the shock, as he is only nine.
Mr. Hickford: There is no evidence that the child was not in the yard.
Boys love to tease dogs, rattle sticks along fences, and when the dogs bark, rattle the more. One guinea receipt is shown from the
doctor, but it is significant that the doctor is not here to give evidence. It is quite possible that the child was in the yard and the dog became frantic and broke loose.
At all events, a claim for £20 damages is absurd.
Mrs. Amy Chittenden, widow, said that Lambert was not speaking the truth when he said that she told him if her dog were destroyed she would get a worse dog. He said the child had been bitten. “I said ‘I doubt it’.”
He demanded that the dog be destroyed. I said “Why?” He said the dog was dangerous. I said the dog was not dangerous, but that the children were always teasing it. I told him I could not live without a dog to protect me, as I had had my pony let out, fowls and wood stolen.
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Mr. Bruce at Mornington – The necessity of Defence
The Prime Minister was present at the annual meeting of Mornington branch of the National Federation on Monday evening. There was a large attendance.
Mr. Bruce received a great ovation. He explained the ideals of Nationalism. The National party was the party of great ideals. We should make Australia the freest democracy in the world for all classes.
In Western Australia he had tried to impress upon the people that the National party was out for justice to the rich and generosity to the poor. The facts must be told. How ignorant were some people who were persuaded by speakers who some times made unreliable statements. The people must judge for themselves.
The Prime Minister also referred to Australia’s position in regard to the Empire. Whether we were to remain in the Empire or not, it must be realised that Australia had been under the protection of the mother country.
What would happen if we broke away? Australia could not defend herself for twenty-four hours against an invader. Great Britain was the ally we must stick to.
We must have a white Australia by immigration, which would increase our strength.
The defence of Australia must be secured. If we separated from England we must have adequate and modern war munitions, which would cost us millions a year.
Chemical warfare research cost Great Britain millions a year. We must have the same defence as an invader. To ensure Australia’s financial position she must send out her surplus, and thus we must keep the trade routes open by standing by Britain.
We had four cruisers. We were now embarking on a scheme to secure for defence two modern cruisers, aeroplanes, two cruises submarines and floating dock.
Even when these were ready, in four years’ time, they would not be sufficient to defend Australia.
We must keep the invader from the shores of this country.
The question of immigration was a burning question. We must have more population. Mr. Bruce also spoke of the League of Nations, which would be prepared to safeguard Australia ***
Wedding Bells – Barber-Unthank
A very fashionable wedding was celebrated on Wednesday, 29th April, at the Presbyterian Church, Mornington.
The contracting parties were Miss Annie Doris Unthank, of Tyabb, and Mr Claude Charles Barber, of Somerville.
The officiating clergyman was the Rev. W. A. Stevely. A large number of friends of the bride and bridegroom attended the church, and wedding-breakfast in quite a fleet of motor cars, and of course, the happy couple had to run the gaunt let of showers of confetti after the nuptial ceremony.
The whole party, numbering fully sixty persons, adjourned to Mrs. Hoskings’ cafe to a splendid wedding-breakfast.
The bride wore white, crepe de chene, chantilly lace trimmings, oval-shaped lace veil, kindly lent by Mrs.W. Nutt, of Moreland.
The bridesmaid was Miss Kitty Unthank, who wore a salmon-pink crepe de chene and black georgette hat.
The travelling dress of the bride was a navy blue costume and black velvet hat.
The bridegroom is the youngest son of the late Mr. C. Barber and Mrs. Barber, of the “Westernport” orchard, which is to be the home of the bride.
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 8 May 1925
scoreboard
Pythons pick up impressive win over ladder leaders
MPNFL
By Brodie Cowburn
MEN’S DIV ONE
PINES have handed Rosebud their first defeat of the 2025 season.
A stirring final quarter comeback saw the Pythons topple Rosebud. Pines overcame a 22 point threequarter-time deficit to claim a brilliant 15.8 (98) to 13.8 (86) win.
Pines kicked seven goals in the final term, and restricted Rosebud to just one.
Lachlan Sharp was the hero for Pines - he booted five goals in a beston-ground performance.
Callum White kicked four goals for Rosebud.
Edithvale-Aspendale’s strong start to the season continued on Saturday with a win over Mt Eliza.
Edi-Asp have lost just one game so far this season. They beat Mt Eliza
15.8 (98) to 11.14 (80) to add a fourth win to their record.
Just one point seperated the side at half-time. The Eagles ended up having the legs to run out with the game.
Former Richmond Tiger Tyrone Vickery booted six goals for the victors. Bradley Tagg also had a strong game.
Frankston YCW comfortably beat Langwarrin on Saturday - the Stonecats won 7.8 (50) to 13.16 (94).
Sorrento smashed Red Hill by 85 points at David MacFarlan Reserve.
Dromana picked up a 21 point victory over Mornington at Alexandra Park to close out the round.
MEN’S DIV TWO
FRANKSTON Bombers extended their unbeaten streak to four wins on
Saturday with a 53 point victory over Crib Point.
A six goals to zero first term put the Bombers in the box seat. They never looked back, and eventually claimed a 5.11 (41) to 14.10 (94) win.
Jason Kingsbury, Harrison Prior, Spencer Robertson, and Sam Glenn were named the Bombers’ best. Jarrad Grant scored five goals, and Khan Haretuku scored four.
Pearcedale are also undefeated - they beat Hastings by 82 points at home last weekend.
Devon Meadows beat Somerville by 42 points away from home on Saturday afternoon.
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
MORNINGTON picked up another dominant win on Saturday to fire a warning shot to the rest of the competition.
The Bulldogs have been impressive in the early stages of the 2025 season. Their good form continued last weekend when they played Frankston at Kinetic Stadium.
Mornington held Frankston scoreless all day. They piled on 12 goals to claim an 89 point win.
Lucy Grocock, Kim Ebb, Stella Rogers, Diane King, and Laura Noonan were named in Mornington’s best. Tenae Brown scored three goals, and Georgia Templeton scored two.
Karingal smashed Bonbeach 1.3 (9) to 14.11 (95) at Bonbeach Reserve on Saturday. Jemma Reynolds, Demi Running, Hayley Monk, Kelly Adamson, and Danika Corcoran were the Bulls’ best - Monk scored five goals.
Warragul Industrials dispatched Pearcedale with ease last weekend. They won by 96 points.
Frankston YCW had an easy 44-point win over Langwarrin Picture: Craig Barrett
DROMANA were too strong for Mornington, running out 21-point winners.
Picture: Alan Dillon
NEXT WEEK’S GAMES
DIVISION ONE MENS
Saturday 10 May, 2pm: Frankston YCW v Mt. ElizaJohn Coburn Oval
Mornington v Pines - Mornington Alexandra Park
DIVISION TWO MENS
Saturday 10 May, 2pm: Chelsea v Somerville - Chelsea Recreation Reserve
Devon Meadows v KaringalGlover Reserve
Frankston Bombers v Pearcedale - Baxter Park
Hastings v Crib Point - Hastings Club
Rye v Bonbeach - RJ Rowley Reserve
Tyabb v Seaford - Bunguyan Reserve
DIVISION ONE WOMENS
Saturday 10 May, 12pm: Frankston v Pearcedale - Kinetic Stadium
Saturday 10 May, 2pm: Karingal v Mornington - Karingal Football Club
Saturday 10 May, 4.40pm: Warragul Industrials v Bonbeach - Western Park
DIVISION TWO WOMENS
Saturday 10 May, 10am: Frankston (Reserve) v Mornington (Reserve) - Kinetic Stadium
Saturday 10 May, 12pm: Karingal (Reserve) v Red Hill FNC/Balnarring ThunderKaringal Football Club Red Hill v Bass Coast - Red Hill Recreation Reserve
Saturday 10 May, 4.40pm: Tyabb v Edithvale-Aspendale - Bunguyan Reserve
Saturday 10 May, 6.40pm: Warragul Industrials (Reserve) v Mt. Eliza - Western Park
DIVISION THREE WOMENS
Saturday 10 May, 11am: Pearcedale (Reserve) v Crib Point - Pearcedale Recreation Reserve
Saturday 10 May, 12pm: Langwarrin v Tyabb (Reserve) - Lloyd Park
Saturday 10 May, 4.40pm: Chelsea v Pines - Chelsea Recreation Reserve Rye v Bonbeach - RJ Rowley Reserve
Archie sparks Langy celebrations
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
ARCHIE Macphee was the toast of Lawton Park on Saturday evening after a stunning late goal spree underpinned a remarkable 3-2 win for Langwarrin over high-flying Western United.
No-one saw this coming least of all the visitors who were left shell-shocked after being in cruise control with a two-goal lead and just three minutes of normal time remaining.
A Tobias Servin lay-off in the 30th minute was lashed home by James York and when Jake Najdovski had the luxury of a free header from a 40th minute corner Langy seemed certain to remain at the foot of the VPL1 table.
When substitute Dante Avian was tripped inside the box in the 87th minute Lucas Portelli had no trouble converting to make it 2-1.
There was an added urgency about Langy’s game now and a minute later Kosta Apostolopoulos made a superb solo run on the left then crossed to Macphee who chested down and slammed the ball home with his trusty left foot for the equaliser.
And that was that. A point apiece. Or so it seemed.
But in the 90th minute the impossible became possible.
Portelli to Avian to Macphee gave the big Scot the chance to prove that his right foot wasn’t just for standing on.
And he did so in some style switching the ball from his left foot to his right and hammering a low shot past despairing Western keeper Alex Nassiep sparking colourful celebrations on and off the pitch and taking Langy from 14th to 11th spot in the league.
More importantly it gave the local club renewed hope of avoiding relegation in what has been a bumpy ride so far.
In State 1 news Mornington shares top billing with South Springvale but had to wait until the 88th minute to down home team Brandon Park 1-0 on Saturday.
The Seagulls were reduced to 10 men in the 53rd minute after Rory Wagner was shown a second yellow card.
Liron Azizi came on as a sub in the 83rd minute and five minutes later tapped in from close range after a Jay Davies free-kick wasn’t cleared.
In player news assistant coach David Stirton has registered to play for Mornington while young forward Tommy Wood has returned to Peninsula Strikers.
In State 2 news Skye and Doncaster Rovers shared the spoils in a 3-3 draw at Anderson Park on Friday night.
The hosts took less than two minutes to get on the board when Luc Misenga rounded Skye goalkeeper Steven Hadjikakou and finished well.
Doncaster then went 2-0 up but a stroke of good fortune came in the 15th minute when Hadjikakou’s free-kick from inside his own half sailed all the way in.
However Doncaster regained its two-goal buffer in the 28th minute when Alexander Santostefano cleverly finished into the bottom corner and the visitors were staring down the barrel. Less than three minutes later Skye was award-
ed a penalty and although Hadjikakou missed the initial attempt he followed up the rebound and unbelievably had two goals to his name.
Cameron Boulton then drew the visitors level after he found space in the box and finished well. It was 3-3 at half time and spectators could hardly believe what they were seeing but Skye was fortunate to be level.
The second half was in stark contrast to the first but the referee managed to dish out nine yellow cards as well as a red card to already substituted Boulton for supposedly delaying the restart of play.
Peninsula Strikers got their promotion drive back on course with a come-from-behind 2-1 home win over Chisholm United on Saturday.
The visitors took the lead when gifted a free header from a corner in the 21st minute.
Strikers keeper Ben Caballero pulled off a superb reaction save but the ball fell to Andrew Simpson who hammered it home from close range.
Riley Anderton and Jaiden Madafferi came close to equalising in the first half but Strikers made it 1-1 six minutes into the second period when a quick counter-attack ended with Anderton sending Joel Bowen clear and he finished in style past the advancing Chisholm keeper.
It looked like a draw was inevitable until Sam Maggs picked out Campbell Steedman wide on the right with the latter cutting inside a defender before finishing with a left-foot strike for the
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winner in the 88th minute.
In State 4 news Chelsea dropped its first points of the season in a 2-2 draw with Springvale City at Ross Reserve on Friday night.
The home side had the better of the first period and deserved its 1-0 half-time lead thanks to a 38th-minute goal from former Mornington, Langwarrin and Baxter attacking midfielder Nat Daher.
In the 53rd minute it was no surprise that league top scorer James Stinson was quickest to react to a deflected free-kick and tapping the ball home from close range.
When substitute Alex Namar headed home from a Dylan Scott free-kick in the 86th minute the visitors led 2-1.
But two minutes into stoppage time Adam Dunsford handled inside the box and Springvale’s Marti Watt levelled from the spot.
Chelsea signed Nemanja Lojanica from Springvale White Eagles late last week and he came off the bench late in the match.
Chelsea has played four away games in the opening six rounds and this weekend it’s away from home again when it takes on Endeavour United in a top-of-the-table clash for the annual Melino Cup.
Somerville Eagles moved into the top half of the table after Saturday’s 3-1 home win over Sandown Lions.
Marcus Anastasiou, Max Watson and Jake Meggs were Somerville’s scorers.
Frankston Pines earned their first point of the season with a 3-3 draw away to Lyndale United on Saturday.
Two goals from Davey Jones and an own goal went close to giving Pines a first win this season.
Baxter claimed its opening win of the season last weekend with a 4-1 away win against Mentone with Jack Bradbury, Austin Sporys, Charlie O’Connell and Brody Taylor all on target for the visitors.
While promotion seems a fanciful prospect Baxter retains hope that it can achieve a top-six finish and avoid relegation as a result of next season’s league restructure.
Rosebud should have led comfortably at halftime away to Endeavour United on Saturday but the home side overran its opponent in the second half winning 3-0 and grabbing top spot in the league.
In State 5 news league leader Fortuna 60 and visitor Seaford United went toe-to-toe in a crazy 10-goal thriller on Saturday that ended in a draw. Fortuna led 4-0 after 16 minutes courtesy of a second-minute opener from Jake Budija and a Damon Scott hat-trick.
The visitors hit back in the 34th minute when Conor Mcfall won the ball on the halfway line
and played Dylan Waugh through who converted his one-on-one with the Fortuna keeper and just before half-time Naseer Mohammad on the left squared the ball to Jay McCabe for a tap-in to make it 4-2.
A Blake Hicks long throw in the 67th minute led to a goalmouth scramble with Backy Barakzoi smashing home his volley to make it 4-3.
The equaliser came eight minutes later when Mcfall converted a penalty awarded for handball.
And a dream comeback seemed likely when a Mohammad cross in the 91st minute enabled Logan Johnston at the back post to tap home and put Seaford ahead.
But a minute later a looping header from Fortuna winger Hayden Tanti at the back post found its way into the net and the points were shared.
Mount Martha notched its second win of the season when 2-1 success over Keysborough at Coomoora Reserve on Saturday.
The night before Keysborough had considered defaulting as it had lost its coach and some players through the week but decided to fulfill the fixture.
Mount Martha took the lead in the 16th minute when Howie Anderson controlled a cross from the left on his chest then his knee before hammering it home from just inside the box.
Anderson made it 2-0 in the 43rd minute but to Keysborough’s credit it pounced on a poor clearance in the 65th minute and Madi Muhammad scored.
Although Mount Martha then wasted some good chances to make the game safe the coaching staff were pleased with the overall performance.
Aspendale suffered a second loss this season when going down 1-0 at home to Casey Panthers on Saturday.
Casey’s winner came from Lucas Whiteside just before half-time.
In Australia Cup news there is no remaining local representative in the 2025 national tournament which is run in conjunction with Football Victoria’s Dockerty Cup.
Langwarrin was the peninsula’s sole hope of advancing to the next round until its 2-1 loss to State 1 North-West side Clifton Hill at Lawton Park last Wednesday night.
Dean Lorenzi opened the scoring in the 38th minute after being sent through by Robbie Williamson and the unfancied visitors led 1-0 at halftime.
Langwarrin rested Archie Macphee, Brad Blumenthal and Cal Goulding while Tom Youngs was injured.
When Peter Giorges made it 2-0 in the 85th minute latching onto a poor headed clearance it was game over.
Langy’s response came deep into injury time with an own goal from Chris Davies after a mixup with his keeper.
NEXT WEEKEND
Friday, 9 May, 8.30pm
Frankston Pines v Somerville Eagles, Monterey Reserve
Saturday, 10 May, 3pm
North Sunshine Eagles v Langwarrin, Larissa Reserve
Mornington v Hampton East Brighton, Dallas Brooks Park
Peninsula Strikers v Skye Utd, Centenary Park
Endeavour Utd v Chelsea, Reema Reserve
FC Noble Hurricanes v Baxter, Alex Nelson Reserve
Mount Martha v Pakenham Utd, Civic Reserve
Seaford Utd v Bunyip District, North Seaford Reserve
Mount Eliza v Casey Panthers, Emil Madsen Reserve
Fortuna 60 v Aspendale, Crinigan Road South Reserve
Saturday, 10 May, 6pm
Rosebud v Lyndale Utd, Olympic Park
Mighty Macphee: Two goals in two minutes from Langwarrin talisman Archie Macphee gave the home team an unlikely victory over promotionchasing Western United last weekend. Picture: Darryl Kennedy
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