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DESPITE heading to Canberra together last week, there were no happy memories being made between Frankston mayor Cr Kris Bolam, Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Anthony Marsh, and Committee for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula CEO Josh Sinclair. The mood couldn’t have been frostier between Bolam and the other two, with Bolam criticizing the trip in the lead up before being temporarily uninvited. He ultimately travelled to Canberra with the support of Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea (Canberra trip sparks conflict, The News 26/8/25).
After returning from Canberra, Marsh made critical comments about a planned overseas trip by the Frankston mayor. Bolam quickly struck back, telling The News “In recent months, there has been a great deal occurring at the Mornington Peninsula Shire that I could have chosen to comment on. However, I have consistently maintained the view that each municipality is entitled to manage its own affairs without outside interference.
“If Anthony prefers to draw attention to the workings of another council in order to deflect from the
difficulties within his own, that is a decision for him.”
Bolam has flagged the potential withdrawal of Frankston City from the Committee for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula, telling The News “The city council may choose to reassess its financial support for organisations funded by ratepayers at any stage”.
Frankston Council’s annual budget, which included a three-year commitment worth $45,000 to the advocacy group, was unanimously approved by Frankston councillors just two months ago.
Sinclair, speaking on behalf of the committee, told The News “I continue to receive strong support and endorsement from Frankston City Council as an organisation, including the council group”.
“Frankston City’s re-commitment to the work we do underscores the importance of regional collaboration and industry and local government working closely together.”
The relationship between the three men soured over the fallout from Mornington Peninsula Shire declining to join a Bolam-promoted advocacy group that would have seen Frankston City, City of Kingston, and Mornington Peninsula Shire work together on issues of common value.
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MORNINGTON Police have offered heartfelt thanks to everyone who has left flowers, cards, and messages of support after the tragic events involving the members at Porepunkah. One member of the public even came with his lawnmower and did the station’s lawns. Senior Sergeant Dean Delle-Vergini (left) and Senior Sergeant Kirby Tonkin (right) told The News “The outpouring of kindness and generosity from our community means a lot to us and we greatly appreciate it. This tragedy is felt by us all and knowing that our community stands beside us means more than words can express”. Picture: Supplied
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Mornington housing plan heads to panel amid unresolved issues
Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au
A CONTENTIOUS plan to build a 250-home housing estate near Mornington Racecourse is set to go before an independent panel to consider community concerns of traffic impacts, public space, and residential density.
Mornington Peninsula Shire has received two planning applications that propose to subdivide land into 116 lots that border Racecourse Rd, Watt Rd and Carbine Way, covering 13 hectares; about six times the size of the MCG playing field. Named the “Woodbyne Estate”, the proposed precinct would apply to privately owned land at 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 Woodbyne Cres and 1, 2, 3 and 4 Albany Way, as well as the council reserve between 8 and 10 Woodbyne Cres.
The application by Tango Development No. 6 Pty Ltd seeks to subdivide land that currently has four existing lots each and proposes to remove the council-owned Watt Rd plantation reserve and create reserves for new public open spaces. But for the subdivision and development to go-ahead, the council has proposed a planning scheme amendment called “Amendment C247morn”, allowing the rezoning of the land from a low-density residential zone to a neighbourhood residential zone. It would also permit the public park and recreation zone to be removed (Residents oppose planned housing ‘overdevelopment’,
The News 21/02/25).
In addition to the proposed amendment, the proponent also intends to lodge a separate planning permit application to use land at 4-10, and 5 and 7 Woodbyne Cres for a proposed retirement village and residential aged care facility.
But the development would be reliant on the sale of the council owned reserve at Woodbyne Cres, with a “central park proposed to be transferred to council”, as well as three pocket parks.
Overall, the development includes a mix of conventional residential lots, medium density sites, new public open spaces, a drainage retarding basin and removal of some existing native vegetation. Housing would be limited to two-storeys.
According to the council’s Housing and Settlement Strategy: Refresh 2020-2036, Woodbyne Crescent has been identified as an area to be investigated for housing growth.
A total of 152 submissions have raised concerns of increased density and traffic (particularly Watt Rd and Racecourse Rd and surrounding roads), lack of access to public transport, the design of the precinct development plan, and environmental impacts.
Councillors at their 22 July meeting voted to refer all submissions to a planning panel which will be appointed by Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny for independent review and recommendations.
This was supported by all councillors except mayor Cr Anthony Marsh and Cr David Gill.
Resident Adam Wright, whose property adjoins the proposed site, strongly opposed any development which he any others believed would contribute to “overdevelopment”.
“If the council passes the amendment and approves the subsequent developer’s plans without any changes then they are doing so with no thought to the community and the future of Mornington,” he said.
“This area of Mornington is already suffering from poor planning, and adding up to 250 houses with no serious plans for upgrades to infrastructure is irresponsible and inconsiderate for the future of our town.”
Cr Bruce Ranken, who organised a community meeting on 7 April at the Mornington shire office to hear resident concerns, along with Mornington MP Chris Crewther, said while the proposal provided a “thoughtful planned residential precinct”, he did understand concerns of traffic.
“We know that infrastructure in this part of Mornington is already under pressure and further development, regardless of who initiates it, will only increase that pressure,” he said that the meeting.
“Bungower Rd, for example, is a critical east-west corridor that already struggles with congestion during its peak.”
He noted the Watt Rd and Racecourse Rd intersection, and the Mornington-Tyabb Rd and Racecourse Rd roundabout were “another key concern” and “we now have the opportunity to be proactive”.
“We can work with the proponent
and other levels of government to plan for timely upgrades that will benefit both existing and future residents,” he said.
Furthermore, Ranken said the proposed rerouting of bus route 784 along Racecourse Rd was “a welcome improvement, and we understand that funding is in place, but we must keep advocating until it’s delivered on the ground”.
Overall, he said the “proposal responds directly to the growing and evolving needs of the Mornington Peninsula”.
“It delivers on our adopted housing and neighbourhood character strategies by providing a thoughtfully planned residential precinct that includes smaller lot sizes appropriate for downsizers and our aging community, plus aged care and retirement living and essential services for our aging population,” he said.
According to a shire report, the Bungower Rd and Racecourse Rd intersection “can function appropriately under existing morning and afternoon peak hour traffic volumes, and with the traffic anticipated to be generated by the proposal” based on the traffic analyses.
However, it would “fail under a ten-year growth scenario during the afternoon peak period”.
“Overall, the analyses conclude that the proposal’s impact on neighbouring major intersections must be assessed relative to the scale of the proposal, finding that the proponent cannot be expected to resolve capacity constraints at the nearby major intersections,” the report said.
Deputy mayor Cr Paul Pingiaro said while he was “not 100 per cent convinced” by the plans at this stage, he was in favour of more housing in the Mornington area, which he noted was forecasted to grow by about 11 percent in the next ten years.
“I want to make sure that there’s a final word that we always support growth where it’s best planned, but we also need to ensure that our decisions actively reflect what’s happening on the ground and that we’re not creating future problems by either deferring, denying or approving,” he said.
“This amendment proposes a substantial increase to the residential density within the Woodbyne Precinct, directly adjacent to Mornington Racecourse. While it aligns with council’s broader strategy, there are some serious concerns that for me remain unresolved.
“Residents have highlighted real safety concerns, and I hope that the developer can address these.” Cr Kate Roper also supported referring the plans to an independent panel, saying while she supported the development “in principle”, she also shared concerns that it will “definitely impact traffic flow” on Racecourse Rd and Bungower Rd.
“We do have a voluntary developer contribution with infrastructure, and I hope this development will act responsibly and contribute to improvements with the increased traffic flow particularly on Watt Rd and Racecourse Rd,” she said.
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Road and rail plans top Canberra agenda
Brodie Cowburn brodie@mpnews.com.au
THE federal government’s $50m commitment to upgrade Nepean Highway was front of mind when Frankston Council and Mornington Peninsula Shire sent their mayors to Canberra last week.
It was a rocky road to Canberra for the delegation, which was organised by the Committee For Frankston and Mornington Peninsula. After making public comments about the Committee, Frankston mayor Cr Kris Bolam was temporarily disinvited from the trip. He ultimately attended, alongside Committee CEO Josh Sinclair, Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Anthony Marsh, Mornington Peninsula Shire CEO Mark Stoermer, and Frankston Council officer Kristen Thomson. Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea and Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie also took part.
The full delegation met with aged care minister Sam Rae, housing minister Clare O’Neil, and advisors to infrastructure minister Catherine King. The shire’s attendees on the trip also met with environment minister Murray Watt, shadow minister for health and ageing Anne Ruston, shadow minister for regional development and local government Dr Anne Webster, and shadow housing and homelessness minister Andrew Bragg.
During the meeting with the infrastructure minister’s office, the delegation discussed the federal
government’s $50m commitment to upgrades along Nepean Hwy and Overton Rd. The details of the project are expected to be determined by the state government after consultation.
The electrification and duplication of the Frankston Line was also discussed; the project has laid dormant since the federal government shelved it in late 2023 (Frankston line extension derailed” The News 20/11/23).
A statement from the Committee for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula read “all attendees agreed that the electrification and duplication of
the Frankston line to Baxter is not a short or medium term solution given the lack of political will, government funding and priorities, and community appetite. All attendees agreed that alternative options to improving the Stony Point line should be further explored and advocated.”
Other topics discussed included government housing and investment opportunities within the Frankston Metropolitan Activity Centre, the National Centre for Healthy Ageing at Frankston Hospital, plans for Rosebud Hospital, homelessness on the
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committee and council partnership has for our community,” Sinclair said.
“Together with both local mayors, our region presented a united and collaborative approach to key opportunities for the federal government to sink their teeth into the peninsula.
“Whether it’s $50m in road upgrades along Nepean Highway, investment in diverse housing options, or support for health and ageing projects, the federal government now knows clearly what our region needs to enhance liveability and ensure the peninsula remains a great place to live and work.”
Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea said “I am proud to have facilitated a successful joint delegation with both councils and CFMP, advocating for our region’s priorities.”
“It’s another important step to ensure Frankston-Mornington Peninsula is a thriving region for businesses, organisations, and residents,” she said.
Mornington Peninsula, the redevelopment of the Emil Madsen Reserve pavilion in Mount Eliza, and plans for $10m committed to the Western Port Highway by the federal government.
The trip ran from 25-26 August. After its conclusion, Committee for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula CEO Josh Sinclair said “I want to thank our local members of Parliament for helping facilitate these pivotal conversations in Canberra”.
“Joint advocacy with council at the highest levels of government demonstrate the importance and impact the
Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie said she is “grateful to both the shire and committee for coming to Canberra”.
“I stand up for Flinders every day, making the argument for the investment we need in infrastructure, transport, health and education facilities, as well as our roads and community and sporting assets,” she said.
“When others from the peninsula join me to make these arguments face to face with decision makers from both parties, it helps to ensure what we need and why we need it.”
THE proposed extension of the Frankston line to Baxter was discussed in Canberra last week. Picture: Gary Sissons
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Op shop continues tradition of giving back
RED Hill Op Shop volunteers have always looked at ways of maximising their operations and refining their systems, resulting in a substantial increase in revenue over the past five years; and growing fame amongst opshopping enthusiasts.
At their recent AGM on 28 August, they made the announcement of a marked increase in donations to their charity partner, Peninsula Home Hospice.
“Unfortunately, PHH has not had an increase in government funding over the past few years, despite their client admissions increasing by 30%” said Peninsula Home Hospice CEO Janet Phillips.
“Clearly, PHH is more dependent than ever on the generosity and the support of the local auxiliaries and the Red Hill Op Shop, so this is welcome news!”
Red Hill Op Shop has now donated a total of $1.5m to Peninsula Home Hospice.
“That’s not too bad for a shop housed on the hill open for only four half days a week and managed by eighty dedicated volunteers!” said Jane Reynolds, President of Red Hill Op Shop.
“Funding is also extended to local Red Hill service organisations including Scouts, football and netball, kindergarten and others, to give back to our loyal customers and donors.”
The Peninsula Home Hospice has always been the main beneficiary of the Red Hill Op Shop.
“PHH actively recognises the special relationship that they have and is so appreciative of the efforts and interest given by the Op Shop team” said Phillips.
“There are generations of people in-
volved. Founding members’ children are now carrying on the efforts to reduce landfill, raise money, and create a community among the dedicated volunteers.”
Red Hill Op Shop has become a “must visit” for op-shop lovers, with people travelling from across the peninsula and as far as NYC to grab a bargain. The dedicated staff have embraced a growing social media following, and email database to keep friends of the shop up to date on new stock and sales.
Clothing on offer is clean and in good condition with a wide variety. And best of all, it is well known that the prices of items are substantially below other peninsula op shops.
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RED Hill Op Shop has donated a total of $1.5m to Peninsula Home Hospice.
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Mornington cyclists back shire’s call for intersection upgrades
Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au
CYCLISTS are throwing their support behind the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s push to upgrade two major intersections in Mornington, citing safety concerns for both riders and pedestrians.
The council is currently advocating to improve the intersections of Mornington-Tyabb Rd/Racecourse Rd, and Mornington-Tyabb Rd/ Nepean Hwy, which are both stateowned and managed.
Graeme Rocke, leader of the U3A Leisure Riders Group, said they were particularly supportive of traffic lights to be installed at the Racecourse Rd intersection as it “is treacherous for both pedestrians and cyclists”.
“One of our riders had a near incident there early this year. If we are serious about getting kids active and walking and riding to school, these lights are essential,” he said.
“We also support the widening of this section of road adjacent to the intersection, including on road bike lanes for cyclists, and completing the existing disconnected paths on both sides of Mornington Tyabb Rd between these two major intersections, for people walking, those with mobility aids, and less confident cyclists, especially children” Rocke, who is also convenor of the Mornington Community Safelink Group, said.
The Mornington Community Safelink section of the Peninsula Trail will connect Moorooduc Station to
Mornington along the old railway line and sits with the proposed Mornington-Tyabb Road intersection upgrades on the council priority list.
Rocke said the Safelink would also help reduce traffic congestion on Bungower Rd, especially around school times by encouraging kids to walk and ride to school safely.
“Both of these initiatives are entirely consistent with state government and council aspirations for adoption of active transport, and we encourage them to deliver these two transformational initiatives.”
Both intersections are on the council’s major advocacy priorities for state road funding.
Mayor Cr Anthony Marsh said Mornington-Tyabb Rd was managed by the state government and “was a key arterial corridor feeding into Mornington, connecting it to metropolitan Melbourne and the rest of the peninsula”.
“Council is advocating for the state government to commit $50m for the signalisation of the Mornington-Tyabb Rd/Racecourse Rd intersection, improvements to the Mornington-
Tyabb Rd/Nepean Hwy intersection and improvements along the corridor between the two intersections,” he said.
“This project has the potential to significantly improve life for the thousands of people who live or work around Mornington and it’s one of council’s key advocacy priorities for road funding. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss this further with the state government.”
Councillors at their 22 July meeting resolved to continue to advocate to the state government for transport
improvement works along Mornington-Tyabb Rd, with an “upgrade of capacity and safety (including pedestrian safety and accessibility) at the Mornington-Tyabb Rd/Racecourse Rd intersection being the highest initial priority, for implementation within the next three years”.
They also voted to consider funding a corridor assessment of Bungower Rd in the 2026-27 budget that the shire “considers funding for highest priority transport improvement works as part of future council budgets”.
CYCLISTS at the corner of MorningtonTyabb Rd and Racecourse Rd. Picture: Supplied
Fabric Coffee Club weaves new connections
By Brendan Rees
A NEW Facebook group, Fabric Coffee Club, has been launched for peninsula locals to connect, share life’s moments, and create opportunities for meaningful activities.
The club serves as a friendly space where community members can catch up in person at a coffee shop and engage with one another beyond the usual social media scroll by “opening the door” to new possibilities for people to enrich their lives.
Created by passionate peninsula residents Karen Walker
and Mark Bergin, the club has had its first four get-togethers at the Milkbar & Co. café in Mt Martha since launching on 11 August.
They said it was a community focussed initiative aimed at starting conversations around local aspirations for each of the 48 peninsula townships.
The initiative is part of the Community Lab – Better Future initiative which Bergin founded and has run community activities globally like Fabric Coffee.
Bergin emphasised that while the club was targeted at all ages, it was particularly encouraging those aged over 55 to get involved, which he hoped would open a range of opportunities to explore and make the point that there is a “whole second life” ahead of them.
“They should be considering that they’ve got this thriving second youth that they can dip into, but they’re not going to have that if they’re not taking a youthful approach of meeting new people,” he said.
“We call it Fabric because we’re trying to weave their lives together … there’s lots of possibilities, but many people don’t have a youthful mindset, they don’t think that it’s time to go and work out what’s next and what’s beyond.
“The idea of the coffee club is a very low commitment, and a low threshold for people to start to meet new people, to ask them questions in a facilitative way of what do you do to actually get your life to thrive.”
Bergin, who is also the chairman of the Better Future Awards, the world’s largest network of design award programs, was enthusiastic about the group’s potential for reaching, sharing and collaborating.
But he added while it had a social connection element, it was different to ordinary coffee clubs as it was based on a “cross-connection point rather than being the destination itself”.
“It isn’t actually its own social group. It’s a cross connection - so this
is not the train, this is the train station,” he said.
“We know that through shared stories there is an opportunity to explore more opportunities in life - so this is your opportunity to hear others’ stories and grow new threads into the fabric of your life.”
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Meals on Wheels contract awarded
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire have appointed a supplier to provide its Meals on Wheels service after making the decision to outsource it earlier this year (Meals on Wheels to be outsourced, The News 4/2/25).
A shire statement said it had appointed “Ranahans Fine Foods to provide nutritious and delicious meals for our Meals on Wheels clients from next month”.
“Following a competitive tender process, Ranahans Fine Foods was selected based on their experience delivering Meals on Wheels to two other councils and their thorough understanding of the service model.
“Ranahans Fine Foods is a familyowned and operated business with 35 years experience in the field. They take great pride in cooking beautiful meals, and Mornington Peninsula clients will have a wide variety to choose from with an eight week rotating menu.
“Ranahans Fine Foods will deliver pre-packed meals to the three distribution points our volunteers currently work out of in Mornington, Hastings and Rosebud five days per week. This will make the transition to the new provider seamless for both our highly valued volunteers and clients.”
Shire mayor Cr Anthony Marsh said “We are thrilled to partner with Peninsula Fine Foods, who share our commitment to delivering high-quality, tailored meals that meet the needs of our community”.
The statement notes that no tenders for the service were received from Mornington Peninsula Shire businesses.
MARK Bergin and Karen Taylor at Milk Bar & Co. in Mt Martha. Picture: Gary Sissons
Boat made entirely from rubbish delivers message about society
Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au
VISITORS to the Hastings public boat ramp this week will be met with a strange sight. A boat moored to the dock made entirely out of rubbish.
The creation is not only floating, but seaworthy, and the man behind the mission, Samuel McLennan, has sailed his craft along the Victorian coastline for over a year after making the journey across from Tasmania.
The 48-year-old’s inspiration was born from a time of reflection in his person life when he returned to Tasmania in 2020 after a stint living in Sydney. “Things weren’t really working out for me. I couldn’t really find my place in the world. It was a time of deep reflection,” said McLennan. He had been struggling to gain traction with his innovative entrepreneurial ideas, and had been pursuing an idea to build an “innovation island”. He had approached the Tasmanian government with the idea of converting a decommissioned ferry into such a place, where innovation, and thought could thrive. When the government rejected his idea his father, Stephen, suggested “Why not build an innovation island yourself, out of fish farm debris? There’s plenty of that around.”
McLennan started his journey with a single piece of plastic pulled from the sea.
“It was about being open like a child, just playing,” said McLennan of learning to build from waste, “Working out what bits go together,
what bits don’t, and how I could combine bits to make them stronger.”
A few months in, he had a vision of himself on an ocean, sailing on this thing made from rubbish.
“I thought, I’m not building an island, I’m building a boat.”
Some people told him it was insane, but others urged him to keep going.
In April 2024, after 18 months
building on land and another six building on water, McLennan set sail from Hobart.
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that was being discarded that he integrated into his craft.
McLennan admits his vessel “looks like she’s out of a Mad Max movie,” constructed from pipes, ropes and nets from fish farms, fishing ropes, oyster bags, tarpaulins and plastic sheets.
McLennan has now been at sea for about 16 months and has been sailing along the coast of Victoria. He comes
to shore to promote what he calls “Project Interrupt” presenting his story to community and environmental organisations, and school children, and to organise clean up days along the coastlines.
McLennan sees a direct correlation between poor mental health and an increasingly polluted environment. But his broader mission is one of inspiring people to change a little, so we can come together, listen to each other, and create healthy people and a healthy planet.
“I choose to lead by example, and share stories and insights that inspire people to take new actions for themselves” said McLennan.
“Since 2018 I have lived with very little money and after learning how to detach from a number of cultural norms and pressures (e.g. money, alcohol and sugar) I’m now having the time of my life.
“I now nurture myself, others and the environment and it’s proving to be a great recipe for success.
“We can’t tell people what to do. There is no energy behind that. It’s necessary to lead by example and show people the benefits - they’ll naturally then choose to do it themselves and they’ll lift themselves up.”
McLennan is planning to reach Sydney in 2026 and is content in his achievements so far.
“I’ve ended up building my own home that floats and I’ve never built a boat before in my life. But the personal satisfaction I’ve developed through building this vessel and undertaking this journey has been phenomenal.”
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FCC to reconsider committee membership
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In emails seen by The News, Bolam took umbrage at Marsh’s reluctance to participate. He wrote that “the ‘special relationship’ between Frankston and Mornington is pretty much finished”. A follow-up email to Marsh from Bolam stated that he would not be attending the Canberra trip saying, “I’m sure you and Josh will be fine without Frankston”.
When Sinclair signalled it would be in the best interest of the Canberra trip for Bolam not to come, Marsh responded, in an email seen by The News “I’ve managed to bite my tongue so far, but it’s time to call this for what it is”.
“Mayor Bolam’s recent public statements have not only undermined the integrity of this advocacy trip but also sought to discredit the committee and the Mornington Peninsula Shire.
“A reasonable observer can only conclude that mayor Bolam has sought to sabotage this trip over recent weeks. This appears to be nothing more than a punitive move, serving no one’s interests but his own, and has caused damage to the constructive relationship we have worked hard to build across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.”
Bolam’s ire then turned towards Sinclair after the committee CEO emailed all Frankston councillors, including Bolam, to encourage them to nominate a councillor to attend the Canberra trip, writing “I look forward to hearing who will be joining this delegation”.
Bolam responded “Josh – highly inappropriate to do this after I explained to you very specifically that Frankston won’t be sending a political delegate”.
One of the proposed resolutions Bolam suggested in “The Nepean
Partnership” was the possibility of Frankston City changing its long-held stance against the Port of Hastings proposal and instead joining Mornington Peninsula Shire in advocacy for the development.
Bolam has since stated “Given the lack of collaboration from the Mornington Peninsula Shire, it makes no sense to change this position at this point. Furthermore, the recent findings by the federal government on the pronounced environmental implications if the Port was approved does not give council confidence in the project. Therefore, we remain firmly opposed to unlocking heritage-protected land for industrial use or pursuing the Port of Hastings project”.
Marsh said “Kris’s backflip on the committee makes little sense, beyond some form of retaliation against their efforts to secure a meaningful advocacy trip”.
“Additionally, it’s unclear what Kris
is referring to in relation to heritage land and the Port of Hastings. He was more than happy to dangle the carrot of Frankston’s support if I signed his unilaterally drafted Nepean agreement, so his comments are quite baffling.”
“Josh and I remain committed to a respectful and cooperative relationship with Frankston City’s councillors, officers, and executive team, and I hope we can refocus on constructive collaboration in the months ahead.”
Bolam stated the attention of Frankston City would now be on the formalisation of the Nepean Partnership with the City of Kingston, “which represents an important step forward for our regional interests”.
“In regard to the Committee for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, council will take a considered approach and determine the future of our membership in the coming weeks,” he said.
Celebrating 100,000 trees
MORNINGTON Peninsula Koala
Conservation Group (MPKC) celebrated a milestone last weekend at a planting in Flinders, reaching 100,000 trees planted since 2020.
Each year the group works with volunteers between May and October to plant approximately 25,000 plants on private properties on the Mornington Peninsula. More than 30 landholders partner with the group to revegetate sections of their properties with indigenous native species including eucalypts, shrubs and grasses.
The koala population on the Mornington Peninsula is threatened by diminishing canopy food trees, roadkill, dog attack and fencing barriers as they try to move between fragmented habitats to find food, shelter and to breed.
The Landcare group is working to create bio link corridors of native trees, providing food and safe habitat for koalas, native animals and birds.
“I am so proud of what we have achieved,” said the president of MPKC Dirk Jansen.
“It’s inspiring when people give
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their time to work together because they can see their actions making a real difference for the environment and wildlife.
“Thank you to the wonderful property owners who provide land for planting, the MPKC committee, members, volunteers, friends and a special thank you to our amazing sponsors and partners. We couldn’t do this without you all.”
MPKC Planting events will continue throughout September, and all are welcome to the family friendly events. The details can be found on the website mpkoalas.org.au
FRANKSTON mayor Kris Bolam, Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea, Shire mayor Anthony Marsh, Committee CEO Josh Sinclair, and Shire CEO Mark Stoermer (L to R) in Canberra. Picture: Supplied
Red Hill South community fight to save historic trees
Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au
A CONCERNED resident has raised the alarm after five mature Australian native trees, estimated to be between 70 to 80 years old, were recently cut down in Red Hill South by a power company.
Ron Slocombe was shocked to find the towering Angophora trees (also known as salmon gums) felled along a road reserve on Thomas Rd in August without community consultation.
“They are hardy resilient trees not known for dropping limbs or causing hazards,” he said.
“Mornington Peninsula Shire council has tagged a number of these trees as specimens of significance, in a grove that extends along the lower north aspect of the road reserve along Thomas Rd, Red Hill South.
“The destruction done to the five trees that were felled is irreversible, but we are hoping that a commitment from United Energy to consult with council and independent arborists might prevent further felling of trees from this grove.”
United Energy (UE) confirmed its contractors had removed the trees along Thomas Rd in early August.
A UE spokesman said the work was carried out to “avoid them falling onto the power network and causing an unplanned outage”.
“All of these were assessed and rated by a qualified arborist in accordance with our hazard tree assessment procedure,” the spokesman said.
“We are assessing the health of more trees along Thomas Rd and their potential to impact community power reliability.”
Slocombe said he and others understood that maintenance of power lines required tree pruning or removal to reduce risks but the advice they had received indicated that the situation in question “vastly over-estimates any risk”.
“In addition, both council representatives and the subcontractor told us that United Energy seeks to classify trees as high risk so that they are not
obliged to notify councils to fell them, and it is financially advantageous to fell trees rather than put them on a maintenance pruning cycle,” he said.
“We understand other significant trees on the peninsula have been removed by energy companies without input from independent arborists or the council.”
The shire said in a statement that its tree management team “observed” the United Energy works being carried out on 15 August.
“UE doesn’t have an accountability to shire, only to the regulator Energy
Energy Terminal as a facility to serve as a base of operations for the construction of offshore wind infrastructure in the Commonwealth waters adjacent to Victoria The site is situated within the Port of Hastings. It is located to the southeast of Melbourne, approximately 72 km from the Melbourne Central Business District (CBD), and 2.6 km northeast of the centre of Hastings.
The Terminal is proposed to be situated between BlueScope’s steel manufacturing plant and Esso’s Long Island Point fractionation plant, at the Old Tyabb Reclamation Area (OTRA) and the adjoining Western Port Bay The project would include landside development, land reclamation, construction of a quay wall and quay apron and dredging to allow for ship berthing and access Outside the facility, a utilities corridor within the road reserve is proposed to accommodate electrical, communications and water infrastructure.
The Minister for Planning has determined that an EES is required under the Environment Effects Act 1978 for the proposed project. The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) has prepared draft scoping requirements to set out the matters that will be investigated and documented by the proponent as part of the EES process. Following consideration of public comments received on a draft exhibited between November and December 2024, DTP has prepared updated draft EES scoping requirements
The Commonwealth has determined that the project also requires approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) due to the potential for impacts on matters of national environmental significance. The EES process will assess impacts on these matters to inform decisions under the EPBC Act. Therefore, the updated draft EES scoping requirements also address relevant matters of national environmental significance, i.e., Ramsar wetlands (sections 16 and 17B), listed threatened species and communities (sections 18 and 18A), and listed migratory species (sections 20 and 20A).
The updated draft EES scoping requirements are available at: https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/environmentalassessments/browse-projects/referrals/victorian-renewable-energy-terminal or on the Engage Victoria platform at: https://engage.vic.gov.au/victorian-renewable-energy-terminal-ees-scoping-requirements
The updated draft EES scoping requirements are open for public comment from 3 September 2025 until midnight on 24 September 2025
All comments received will be considered by the Minister for Planning during the finalisation of the EES scoping requirements and will be treated as public documents.
For more information about the EES process, visit: planning.vic.gov.au/environmental-assessment
Alternatively, please contact the Impact Assessment Unit: Phone: (03) 8572 7980
Email: environment.assessment@transport.vic.gov.au
For more information about the proposed project, visit: renewableenergyterminal.com.au
Alternatively, please contact the Port of Hastings Corporation: Phone: (03) 5979 5500
E-mail: engage@portofhastings.vic.gov.au
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or to any pruning or felling, especially with trees designated as significant and this did not take place,” he said.
Slocombe added they had sought advice from a senior arborist and his report indicated that the trees felled were probably between 70 to 80 years old and “had no evidence of disease in the logs that were left on the road reserve”.
According to the independent arborist’s report, it noted “the current loss of several significant trees (one very large), and the potential loss of another is considered disappointing, particularly given the sensitive nature of the area”.
“In addition, the apparent lack of transparency and consultation in regard to the works, and the clear differences in opinion in relation to the hazard assessment determination, is a cause for concern,” it said.
Safe Victoria and they work under the Electricity Safety (electric line clearance) Regulations 2020, which has planning permits exemption for electrical safety,” it said.
“Any concerns should be raised with United Energy directly, or if dissatisfied, refer to ESV.”
Slocombe said residents had contacted the shire and “discovered that they were completely unaware of any program of tree removal along Thomas Rd”.
“Consultation between power companies and the council is expected pri-
Slocombe said the arborist did point out that some of the trees were infected with bracket fungus, “but was of the opinion that this did not cause any immediate danger”.
He added there were also “ironies associated with this mess” as next to the salmon gums were giant pine trees that remained untouched and represented a far greater risk.
Slocombe said the remaining salmon gums had been scheduled for destruction despite having healthy uniform foliage, and no dead limbs.
“We and shire council representatives have tried to communicate with United Energy, in the hope that other trees marked for destruction can be saved.”
2025 WALK FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
From 9am, get a coffee and a bite to eat, enjoy live music and activities, grab a ribbon, and visit the information and merchandise stalls.
At 10am formalities will commence including guest speakers, a memorial roll call, and then a short walk around the park, including the tying of ribbons to the fence.
To register a name of a loved one lost to suicide to be read as part of the memorial roll call, please scan the QR code to visit the event page.
Chasing Change, in partnership with Mornington Peninsula Shire, invite the community to come together for World Suicide Prevention Day to connect, reflect & remember the lives of those lost to suicide FROM 9:00 AM
THE felled salmon gums along Thomas Rd, Red Hill South. Picture: Gary Sissons Brendan
A tiny house with a big mission
Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au
MORNINGTON Peninsula’s first tiny house on wheels for crisis accommodation is nearly complete thanks to an incredible community effort.
The unique project, the first of its kind on the peninsula, is being hailed as a significant step towards providing immediate, dignified shelter for individuals or a small family in urgent need.
The fully mobile home is being built by former shire mayor Simon Brooks, along with a few other tradespeople, who have volunteered hours of their time to bring the vision to life.
Supported by the Dromana Association and Rotary Club of Dromana, the project has been entirely communityfunded, with $75,000 raised through fundraisers and donations.
Once finished, the tiny house will run as a pilot to trial and test various aspects of providing short-term emergency accommodation.
It will ultimately be aimed at offering short-term accommodation including for women and children fleeing family violence, people at risk of experiencing homelessness or to help people get back on their feet.
It features a small kitchen including a sink, oven, cooktop and bench space, a bathroom, and a bedroom area that includes a queen-size bed, pull-out storage and a single bed for a child that also pulls out from under the main bed.
The build is expected to be com-
pleted in the next few weeks before it is transported to the Salvation Army Homelessness Services in Rosebud with plans underway to identify the first residents.
The prototype unit has been designed to operate as either a tiny house on wheels or as a small class 1a dwelling (ground-mounted).
Brooks, the president of the Dromana Association and a builder of 35 years, has spent the past three months building the tiny house which
Ross with Dromana Association president Simon Brooks as they work to build a tiny house. Picture: Yanni
he hoped would garner continued support for similar projects in the future.
“Given that we now officially have the highest number of people experiencing homelessness from a municipal level, it has never been more critical to have emergency accommodation options,” he said.
“We don’t have crisis accommodation of any real sort other than what the community support centres have done with The Ranch. This is aimed at that market.
WORKSHOP: WRITING VIVIDLY with Lee Kofman
Hastings Community Hub
1973 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Hastings
Friday 12 September
10.30am-12.30pm
Bookings: westernportwrites.com.au
“I have constructed it using materials that are light, strong, serviceable, and also fire-safe rated as I’m aware of the fact that this house could go into different locations.”
The peninsula is facing a crisis in emergency accommodation with data showing that, as of 30 June, there were 110 people recorded as homeless on the peninsula with about 75 percent sleeping rough in tents, cars, and on foreshore reserves (Peninsula records state’s highest homelessness
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numbers, The News 12/08/25). Brooks said Rotary and the Dromana Association were proud to support solutions that brought an immediate impact.
Maw Civil, a civil construction and earth moving company in Dromana, kindly offered their workshop for the construction process while local businesses and community groups have provided financial support and plenty of encouragement.
Writing workshop with Dr Lee Kofman
CALLING all writers. Western Port Writes invites you to our next workshop: Writing Vividly.
Do you struggle to find the best way to express your story on the page? One of the paradoxes of writing is that the more specific it is, the more universal is its appeal.
In this two-hour writing workshop with Dr Lee Kofman, you’ll focus on bringing your story to life. You’ll learn how to:
• pay attention to your senses
• be specific in your descriptive prose without being tedious
• convey the emotional truth of your story and move your readers.
This workshop is suitable for writers at all stages of their craft, whether starting out or working on a manuscript. It’s a deep dive into ways to transform your writing, making it more expressive and evocative.
Lee Kofman is the author of six books, including a book on writing, The Writer Laid Bare, and memoirs Imperfect and The Dangerous Bride; she has co-edited anthologies and short story collections. Lee regularly speaks at literary events; she judges literary awards and is an experienced writing mentor and teacher of writing.
Don’t miss this hands-on workshop!
When: Friday 12 September
Where: Hastings Community Hub, 1973 Frankston-Flinders Rd Hastings Time: 10.30am-12.30pm
Tickets: $30 | $25 conc.
To book or find out more
Visit our website: www.westernportwrites.com.au Contact us: hello@westernportwrites.com.au
ROTARY members Greg Fitzgerald and Charles
Dr Lee Koffman. image: supplied
New superintendent outlines vision
FRANKSTON and the Mornington Peninsula have a new top cop, and vehicle crime, theft, and road trauma are at the top of her agenda.
Superintendent Anne Rudd moved into the lead role in August as the divisional superintendent for the Frankston and Mornington police service area in the southern metropolitan region.
She has 24 years of policing experience including stints as the local area commander in Yarra, as a tasking coordination inspector in the city, and more recently overseeing police recruit training at the Victoria Police Academy for the past five years.
Superintendent Rudd plans to use that experience to ensure the community and visitors alike feel safe, heard and supported.
“I’m really passionate about community policing. I really wanted to get back to operational policing and have a connection with the community and this is a wonderful part of the world to police,” she told The Times
“It’s got all the vibrancy of the city in Frankston and of course the Mornington Peninsula, and it’s such a wonderful area. It was a good opportunity for me to get back and do that after a bit of a break from my previous role.”
Superintendent Rudd pledged to deliver a strong police presence with a priority to ensure the community feels safe.
“We just don’t want to be reactive. We want to be proactive. We want to take every opportunity that we possibly can to prevent harm from occurring,” she said.
Frankston and Mornington Peninsula
– that’s a key priority for me.”
Youth crime prevention would also be a key focus, with Superintendent Rudd noting that while the number of child offenders had reduced, repeat offending remains a challenge.
“We don’t just hold them accountable for offences which we will continue to do but also seek to prevent them committing those offences in the first place and we actually link them in with various supports and referrals,” she said.
Asked about her approach to theft from motor vehicles and theft of motor vehicles, which were among the highest offences on the Mornington Peninsula in the latest Crime Statistic Agency data, Superintendent Rudd acknowledged there was an emerging trend of offenders using electronic devices capable of programming or mimicking keys to steal cars.
“We’re seeing that across the whole state, it’s not just unique to Mornington Peninsula,” she said.
not to leave valuables in their cars because it becomes really attractive to opportunistic offenders. It’s important to also ensure all windows and doors are locked.”
Superintendent Rudd said the peninsula was adequately resourced with police personnel despite any concerns of reception counters at Mornington and Hastings police stations being closed to the public at night to ease staffing pressures.
‘While we might have reduced reception hours and that’s been the factor at Mornington and Hastings police station, the actual stations are not closed, it’s just the front counter, so police are still working from those stations.
“They will still be patrolling in the community and by closing that reception overnight, that means we actually have more police out on the divisional van responding to crime and preventing crime rather than sitting behind the desk at that overnight period where there’s little amount of people coming in for inquiries.
“Everything that we do has to be intelligence based and evidence based, so it’s about understanding what are the drivers for the crime that does occur, and how do we then reduce that crime.
“This includes reducing the serious crime, violent crime, road trauma and importantly, to help us do that, increasing community trust and the confidence in the police here across
Craft Markets Australia celebrates 50 years of markets with Mornington Racecourse event
THIS Saturday, Craft Markets Australia (CMA) marks a remarkable milestone – 50 years of supporting small business, creativity, and community. Since the very first market in Red Hill back in 1975, CMA has grown into one of Victoria’s most loved market organisers, championing thousands of local makers, designers, and food producers across the state.
For over three decades, the Mornington Racecourse Market has been a jewel in the CMA calendar. Established in 1994, it has welcomed generations of visitors eager to discover unique handmade treasures, sample gourmet food, and
enjoy a family day out on the peninsula.
On Saturday, 6 September from 10am to 3pm, Mornington Racecourse will come alive with a special “50th Birthday Celebration Market”. Shoppers can explore more than 200 stalls, enjoy delicious food, children’s rides, lawn games, and the nostalgic vintage Laughing Clown sideshow, all set to the soundtrack of live music from Laurie Smith.
This event is not just about shopping – it’s about celebrating the makers, stallholders, and loyal market goers who have made CMA a community tradition for half a century.
“We have had some really simple messages for people, things that they can do themselves to deter offenders. We’re asking people to, if they can, to park off the street and there’s some really good options in terms of the OBD port locks which can then prevent the electronic devices from being effective.
“We are also asking the community
“We do still have our 24-hour police stations at Rosebud and Frankston where people are able to attend.”
Superintendent Rudd said there would be opportunities for the public to interact with police, including public forums to build a connected, safe region.
Brendan Rees
SUPERINTENDENT Anne Rudd. Picture: Supplied
Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn
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The Guide
TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK
FRIDAY
THURSDAY GREAT
SBS, 7.30pm
AUSTRALIAN ROAD TRIPS
Claudia Karvan (pictured left) and Steph Tisdell (pictured right) are back behind the wheel for the finale of this delightful series that proves it’s as much about the journey as it is the destination. Along the way, it has taken in some of the country’s top drives, but the good company of our travelling companions has been just as important as the scenery. This time, they are headed south from Sydney on the Grand Pacific Drive. First stop is the Royal National Park, where they learn about a platypus conservation effort.
MOVIE: DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA
7MATE, 8.30pm, PG (2022)
Prepare to be enchanted by this follow-up to the hugely popular series’ first feature film. It is set in 1928, with the action taking place in two locales: at Downton Abbey, a film crew descends to shoot a silent movie (overseen by Michelle Dockery’s Lady Mary), while several family members and staff are whisked away to the south of France, where Dowager Countess Violet (the late Maggie Smith, pictured) has inherited a villa.
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Thursday, September 4
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SATURDAY
TEENAGE BOSS: NEXT LEVEL
ABC FAMILY, 7.30pm
In an all-singing, all-dancing household, it’s little wonder that 15-year-old Mal (pictured, above left) dreams of making it to Broadway. The Tasmanian teen lives, breathes and eats musical theatre, and is keen to save up for a trip to Melbourne with her mum Courtney to see their favourite musical, Les Misérables. Luckily, cash coach Emma Watkins (pictured, above right) is on hand to help Mal – who is described by housemate Jarrod as “not frugal” –find $700 in her household’s $3200 monthly budget, but sticking to the script is all up to Mal.
MONDAY THE AMAZING RACE
AUSTRALIA: CELEBRITY EDITION
TEN, 7.30pm
Thirteen teams of celebrities and their loved ones meet host Beau Ryan at the Shanti Stupa temple in Pohkara, Nepal – but they won’t be there for long. The most amazing experience of their lives awaits, but so do some seriously challenging tasks that will put their dearest relationships to the test. It’s especially fun to see how famous parents fare under pressure. Lindy Klim (pictured, left), Brendan Fevola and Gretel Killeen are with their respective daughters, Stella (pictured, right, Leni and Epiphany. Humour, honesty and butting of heads are sure to ensue – but will their close ties be a help or a hindrance in the first leg of the race?
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NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Back Roads. (R) 11.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) 11.40 If You’re Listening. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Mav, 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: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads: Van Life Pt 1. 8.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. A couple resolve to build again after a firestorm. 9.15 The Family Next Door. (Ml, R) Fran struggles with her husband’s depression. 10.05 ABC Late News.
10.20 The Business. (R) 10.35 Grand Designs. (R) 11.25 Parliament Question Time. 12.25 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.15 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. (PG, R) 11.05 Rome: Rise Of Empire. (Premiere, PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (PGaw, R) 2.55 Garage Dreams. (PG) 3.25 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 11. Highlights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal, R) 2.40 Motorbike Cops. (PGl, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great Australian Road Trips. (Final, PG) 8.25 National Parks From Above: Ireland. A tour of Ireland’s two largest landlocked parks. 9.20 Snowpiercer. (MA15+s) 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Dopesick. (MA15+ad, R) 11.55 Blue Lights. (MA15+a, R) 1.55 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 2.45 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (R) 3.20 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 4.25 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. First qualifying final. Adelaide v Collingwood. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game. 11.00 Kick Ons. A preview of the upcoming AFL matches.
11.30 What The Killer Did Next: Nadine Aburas. (Mav, R) Hosted by Philip Glenister.
12.30 Life. (Madv, R)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R)
Space Invaders. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. Brisbane Broncos v Melbourne Storm.
9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis.
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl)
12.00 First On Scene. (Ma, R)
12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
Friday, September 5
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6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 10.30 The Pacific. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Family Next Door. (Ml, R) 1.55 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 2.50 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.20 Grand Designs. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.35 Gardening Australia. Tammy Huynh visits a poppy-filled paradise.
8.35 Professor T. (Ma) Professor T is called upon to help investigate the disappearance of a six-year-old girl.
9.25 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
9.55 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) Hosted by Shaun Micallef.
10.35 ABC Late News.
10.50 Austin. (PG, R)
11.20 Silent Witness. (Malv, R)
12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.20 Soccer. 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifier. Brazil v Chile. 12.30 WorldWatch. 2.05 Great Australian Road Trips. (PG, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Living Black: 50 Years Of SBS Indigenous. 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 12.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 The Good Ship Murder. (PGv) 8.25 Dictator: The Hitler Interviews. (Premiere) Looks at Adolf Hitler’s early days in politics. 9.20 Lost Treasures Of Egypt: Forgotten Pyramid. (PG) 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Catch Me A Killer. (Manv) 11.40 Pray For Blood. (Mal, R) 1.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 2.20 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PG, R) 2.50 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 3.55 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.15pm Thomas. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.35 Officially Amazing. 11.05 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Morning Programs.
7.10 Little J And Big Cuz. 7.25 Bushwhacked! 7.50 Motown Magic. 8.40 The Magic Canoe. 10.00 Ocean Parks. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Coach Carter. (2005, M) 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Ocean Parks. 7.30 Dreaming Big. (Premiere) 8.00 MOVIE: Chitty
6am Morning Programs. 2.40pm Bamay. 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 Sex: A Bonkers History. 9.25 Sex Actually. 10.20 The Big Sex Talk. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 13. 1.50am Somewhere Boy. 2.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
6am The Movie Show. 6.25 The Legend Of Longwood. (2014, PG) 8.15 A Room With A View. (1985, PG) 10.20 The 355. (2022, M) 12.30pm A Beautiful Mind. (2001, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.30 Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom. (2019, PG, Dzongkha, English) 5.35 Funny Face. (1957) 7.30 Thelma And Louise: Born To Live. (2025) 8.35 Thelma & Louise. (1991, M) 11.00 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Second qualifying final. Geelong v Brisbane Lions. From the MCG. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.
11.15 GetOn Extra. Lizzie Jelfs, Matt Hill, Simon Marshall and Brent Zerafa dive headlong into the weekend’s best racing.
11.45 To Be Advised.
1.35 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
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TEN (10)
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Find My Country House Australia. Hosted by Catriona Rowntree. 8.30 MOVIE: U.S. Marshals. (1998, Mlv, R) A US Marshal, accompanying a group of convicts on a flight, pursues an escaped fugitive. Tommy Lee Jones, Wesley Snipes, Robert Downey Jr.
11.10 A Killer Makes A Call: Suffocation In Suburbia. (Mav)
12.00 First On Scene. (Mad, R)
12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.00 10 News+.
7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) A couple must decide whether to stay or leave. 8.30 The Brighter Side. (Return) A family tackles a no-spend challenge. Adam Liaw shares budget recipes and tips to shop smart and save more. 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 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.
Saturday, September 6
12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Beyond Paradise. (PGa, R) 1.25 Professor T. (Ma, R) 2.15 I, Jack Wright. (Mlv, R) 3.00 Inside Our Minds. (PG, R) 4.00 Inside Our Minds. (PG, R)
5.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R)
5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Australian Story: Say My Name – Louisa Ioannidis Pt 1. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Van Life Pt 1. (R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (R) A painting disappears.
8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mav, R) Barnaby and Winter investigate when the annual Midsomer Scarecrow Festival takes a grisly turn.
10.00 The Family Next Door. (Ml, R) Fran struggles with her husband’s depression.
10.50 I, Jack Wright. (Mlv, R) 11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 13. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Blue Water Safari. (PG, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Going Places. (R) 4.00 The Day The Rock Star Died. (PGd, R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 13. Highlights. 5.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 5.35 Hitler: A Life In Pictures. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Swiss Alpine Rail Journeys: The Adaptable Arosa Line. (PGn)
8.30 A Royal Residence: Althorp House. Uncovers the history of Althorp House.
9.25 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Calabria. (PGa, R) Stanley Tucci visits Calabria.
10.15 Great Australian Walks. (PG, R)
11.10 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Ma, R)
2.35 Australia With Julia Bradbury. (PGaw, R) 3.35 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Charter Keck Cramer Moir Stakes Day and Chelmsford Stakes Day. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Football. AFL. Second elimination final. GWS Giants v Hawthorn.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Football. AFL. Second qualifying final. Fremantle v Gold Coast Suns. From Optus Stadium, Perth.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.
11.00 To Be Advised.
12.35 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, R)
1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (PG, R) 12.30 Next Stop. (R) 1.00 Space Invaders. (PG, R) 2.00 Rugby Union. The Rugby Championship. Australia v Argentina. From Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Queensland. 4.30 Test Rugby: Australia v Argentina Post-Match. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Intrepid Adventures. 10.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 10.30 Survivor: Australia V The World. (PGl, R) 12.00 The Brighter Side. (R) 12.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R)
6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. Canterbury Bulldogs v Cronulla Sharks. 9.25 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game.
10.00 MOVIE: American Assassin. (2017, MA15+lv, R) Dylan O’Brien. 12.05 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R) 1.00 Customs. (PG, R) 1.30 Rugby Union. Women’s Rugby World Cup. Pool A. Aust v England. From American Express Stadium, Brighton and Hove, England. 4.15 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. Rob and Robyn try to sell their property in Penola. 8.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mdlm, R) A specialist critical care paramedic responds to a head-on collision that has left a driver trapped in their car. 9.30 Gogglebox Australia. (l, R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 10.30 Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. (PGal, R)
11.30 FBI: International. (Ma, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 2.15pm Wine Lovers’ Guide. 2.50 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 3.30 BBC News At Ten. 4.00 France 24. 4.30 PBS News. 5.30 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 The Frontier. 7.30 Impossible Engineering. 8.25 Little Fires Everywhere. 10.40 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 14. 1.50am Curious Australia. 2.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.55pm Odd Squad. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Fireman Sam. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05
Not
8.00
This Show. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next
Baking C’ship. 8.40 Chopped Jnr. 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Speechless. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 7.35 A Great Friend. (2023, PG, French) 9.25 Funny Face. (1957)
Sunday, September 7
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. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 David Attenborough’s Galapagos. (R)
3.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 4.20 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 5.05 Antiques Roadshow. (PG)
6.05 Growing Up Jewish.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Austin. (PG) Austin tries to woo Haley.
8.00 The Family Next Door. (Ml) The truth of Isabelle’s investigation is revealed.
8.50 I, Jack Wright. (Mal) DCI Morgan’s investigation focuses in on the Wright family and their associates.
9.35 MOVIE: Sherpa. (2015, Mal, R) Looks at climbing Everest from the Sherpas’ point of view. Russell Brice, Tim Medvetz. 11.10 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (Mal, R) 11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 3.30 The Art Of... (Ml, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. La Vuelta. Stage 14. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Blue Water Safari. (PGal, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. Round 6. 4.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 14. Highlights. 5.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 5.35 Hitler: A Life In Pictures. (PGa, R) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Behind Behani. (PGal, R) 12.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 4. Adelaide v Brisbane Lions. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 4. Essendon v Geelong. From Windy Hill, Melbourne. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Titanic: Secrets Of The Shipwreck. (Premiere, PG)
8.25 Titanic In Colour. (PGa, R)
A continued look at the ill-fated Titanic
9.20 Monster: The Mystery Of Loch Ness: The Hunt For The Monster. (PG, R) Peter Scott joins the hunt for the monster. 10.20 The U.S. And The Holocaust. (Final, Mav, R)
12.40 Women Who Rock. (Ml, R) 2.45 Australia With Julia Bradbury. (R) 3.45 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.15pm Thomas. 2.40 Pop Paper City. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 The Gruffalo. 3.55 Odd Squad. 4.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.05 Zog. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.05 Abbott Elementary. 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Merlin. 10.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
8.50 7NEWS Spotlight.
9.50 24 Hours In Police Custody: Frequent Flyers. (MA15+adl, R) Authorities search for a criminal couple.
10.50 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Buried Alive. (MA15+av, R) A look at the murder of Peter Aston.
12.00 Jamestown. (MA15+av)
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.
7.00 The Block. (PGl) The rumpus room makeovers are revealed.
8.35 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.35 9News Late.
10.05 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) A look at the latest round of the AFL.
11.05 The First 48: The Code. (Mal, R) A young man is murdered.
12.00 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R)
1.00 Our State On A Plate.
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 10 News+. Comprehensive coverage of the day’s top stories, investigative reports and stories that haven’t been heard.
7.00 Survivor: Australia V The World. (Final) Fourteen returning contestants head to Samoa in hopes of being crowned Sole Survivor and taking home $250,000. 8.55 Playing Gracie Darling. A child psychologist is haunted by her past. 9.55 FBI. (Mv, R) After an employee of the US Army is shot in an industrial park, the team works to track down the killer. 10.55 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning
Programs. 2pm Jeopardy! 4.05 France 24. 4.35
PBS Washington Week. 5.00 Kars & Stars. 5.50 Alone Sweden. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.25
Cursed Gold: A Shipwreck Scandal. (Final) 9.20 Great Australian Road Trips. 10.20 The Truth About Temu. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 15. 1.50am Letterkenny. 3.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
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ABC FAMILY (22) 6am
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.20pm Football. NTFL. Men’s. Under-18s. Round
7. Darwin Buffaloes v Wanderers. Replay. 2.40 Stable: The Boxing Game. 3.45 Black Angels. 4.45 MOVIE: Chuck Berry. (2018, PG) 6.40 Ocean Parks. 7.30 Extraordinary Animals. 8.30 MOVIE: Finke: There And Back. (2018, M) 10.15 MOVIE: The Color Purple. (1985, PG) 12.50am Late Programs.
Morning Programs. 8.10 Sun Children. (2020, PG, Farsi) 9.55 The Movie Show. 10.30 Falling. (2020, M) 12.35pm My Salinger Year. (2020, M) 2.30 The Movie Show. 3.05 Paperback Hero. (1999, PG) 4.50 A Great Friend. (2023, PG, French) 6.35 The Secret Garden. (2020, PG) 8.30 Scrapper. (2023, PG) 10.00 Bob Trevino Likes It. (2024, M) 11.55 Late Programs.
Monday, September 8 ABC TV (2)
6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Teenage Boss. (R) 10.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mav, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 The Piano. (PG, R) 2.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Australian Story: Say My Name – Louisa Ioannidis Pt 2. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.
9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Paul Barry. 9.35 Planet America. 10.05 ABC Late News.
10.20 The Business. (R) 10.35 A Life In Ten Pictures. (Mv, R) 11.30 Grand Designs. (R) 12.20 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
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6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 WorldWatch. 10.10 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PG, R) 11.10 Rome: Rise Of Empire. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (PGa, R) 2.55 Garage Dreams. (PG) 3.25 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 15. Highlights.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes.
8.35 Portillo In The Pyrenees: A Quest Of Identity. (PGav, R)
9.30 Moulin Rouge: Yes
We Can-Can! (Mn, R)
10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Classified. (MA15+v) 11.55 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+asv, R) 2.15 Blackport. (MA15+av, R) 3.00 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 3.50 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PG, R) 4.25 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Forged In Fire. 1am Where Are You Really From? 1.30 PEN15. 3.15 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.15pm Thomas. 2.40 Pop Paper City. 3.00 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. 8.40 Contraption Masters. 9.25 The Crystal Maze. 10.15 Merlin. 10.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 White Tiger. (2012, M, Russian) Noon Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow. (1963, M, Italian) 2.10 The Glassworker. (2024, PG, Urdu, English) 4.00 Sunflower. (1970, PG, Italian, Russian) 6.00 Grandpas. (2019, PG, Spanish) 7.50 Ten Canoes. (2006, M, Ganalbingu, English, Gunwinggu) 9.30 Darkland. (2017, MA15+, Danish) 11.35 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Australia’s Best Drives. 10.30 Escape To The Country. 1.30pm Harry’s Practice. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Your Money & Your Life. 3.30 Animal Rescue. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 The Pembrokeshire Murders. 11.35 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs.
7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm English Premier League. Matchweek 3. Liverpool v Arsenal. 2.30 Ready Vet Go: The Vet Paramedics. 3.00 Big Rigs Of Oz. 3.30 Project Impossible. 4.30 Made In Korea: The K-Pop Experience. 5.30 MOVIE: Encino Man. (1992, PG) 7.30 MOVIE:
GREAT OCEAN RD & SHIPWRECK COAST
1.45pm Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 10. Newcastle Knights v Gold Coast Titans. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. Parramatta Eels v Newcastle Knights. 6.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 10. Parramatta Eels v Wests Tigers. 8.00 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Monuments Men. (2014, M) 10.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 The Chase. Hosted by Bradley Walsh. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Roo is conflicted. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) The competition heads to Adelaide. 9.05 The Rookie. (Mav) Following his stint at the LAPD, Evers returns to the DA’s office where his past connects him to the investigation.
10.05 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
11.05 S.W.A.T. (Mv) The team hunts down a Chilean arms dealer.
12.05 Hooten & The Lady. (Mav)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Young Sheldon. (PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) The teams work on their designer kitchens.
8.45 Footy Classified. (Ml) A team of footy experts tackles the AFL’s big issues and controversies.
9.45 Players. (Ml) A look at all the AFL news.
10.45 9News Late.
11.15 Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Road Trip. (PGal)
12.05 100% Footy. (M) 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
(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: A
Tuesday, September 9
ABC (2) SBS (3)
News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (PGa, R) 2.55 Garage Dreams. (PG) 3.25 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Every Family Has A Secret.
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(9) 6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.05 Growing Up Jewish. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 I, Jack Wright. (Mal, R) 1.55 The Piano. (PG, R) 2.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.10 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Short History Of The English Garden. (R) 10.00 Curious Traveller. (R) 10.55 Rome: Rise Of Empire. (PGav) 12.00
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Foreign Correspondent.
8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Melanie C. (Return, Ml) Melanie C shares five songs. 9.00 Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line. (Ml, R) Chronicles the journey of Midnight Oil.
10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. (R) 11.15 Four Corners. (R) 12.00 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.15 Hawke: The Larrikin And The Leader. (Final, PG, R) 1.15 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 2.05 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
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Programs. 2.15pm Thomas. 2.40 Pop Paper City. 3.00 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 Deadly 60. 9.10 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 10.05 Merlin. 10.50 Late Programs.
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (PG)
8.30 Insight. Explores how police forces are struggling to recruit. 9.30 Dateline: Chateaux For Sale.
10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Secret World Of Snacks. (R) 11.25 Screw. (Premiere, Mals) 1.15 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 2.05 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PGaw, R) 2.40 Hugh’s Wild West. (PG, R) 3.40 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
3.35 BBC News At Ten. 4.05 France 24. 4.35 PBS News. 5.35 The Fast History Of. 6.00 The Food That Built The World. 6.50 Jeopardy! 7.45 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.45 Hoarders. 10.20 The Day The Rock Star Died. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 16. 1.50am Dark Side Of The 2000s. 3.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Dream Whisperer. 1.30 Finding Place. 2.00 Island Echoes. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.45 Waterworld Africa. 7.35 Ice Vikings. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding Australia. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: Searchers. (2016, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs.
6am Sunflower. (1970, PG, Italian, Russian) 8.05 Grandpas. (2019, PG, Spanish) 10.00 Bob Trevino Likes It. (2024, M) 11.50 Ten Canoes. (2006, M, Ganalbingu, English, Gunwinggu) 1.25pm Scrapper. (2023, PG) 2.55 The Secret Garden. (2020, PG) 4.45 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 7.30 Barry Lyndon. (1975, M) 10.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Remi is on a new venture.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal) The competition continues in Logan, Queensland.
9.00 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv) Birdie grows more invested in her scholarship recipient. Alice investigates her dog’s murder.
10.00 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
11.00 Tik Tok: Murders Gone Viral: The Killing Of Sania Khan. (Malv, R)
12.00 Fairly Legal. (Mav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Britt strikes up a friendship with an ex-contestant.
8.40 Paramedics. (Mm) A dementia case hits home for Lisa.
9.40 Footy Classified. (Ml) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.
10.40 9News Late.
11.10 La Brea. (Mav, R)
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan. 9.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav) The team is called in to find a missing teen. 11.00 10’s
Wednesday, September 10
ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
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6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.55 The Piano. (PG, R) 2.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 8.50 Soccer. 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifier. Ecuador v Argentina. 11.00 WorldWatch. 11.25 Always Listening. (Ma, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 16. Highlights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. 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 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (Ml) Hosted by Shaun Micallef. 9.10 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) Hosted by Rob Brydon. 9.40 Austin. (PG, R) 10.10 ABC Late News. 10.25 The Business. (R) 10.40 Planet America. (R) 11.10 You Can’t Ask That. (PG, R) 11.40 Grand Designs. (R) 12.30 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PGa, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30
7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 James May: Our Man In India. (PG)
8.30 DNA Journey: John Simm And Phil Glenister. (Ml) Philip Glenister and John Simm take a DNA journey.
9.35 Code Of Silence. (Premiere, MA15+)
10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 COBRA. (Mal) 11.50 Vigil. (Mal, R) 2.00 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 2.50 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PG, R) 3.20 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 4.25 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.15pm Thomas. 2.40 Pop Paper City. 3.00 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.20 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 10.10 Merlin. 10.55 Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Glassworker. Continued. (2024, PG, Urdu, English) 7.25 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 10.15 The Great Spirit. (2019, M, Italian) 12.20pm Full Time. (2021, M, French) 1.55 Grandpas. (2019, PG, Spanish) 3.45 Bring It On. (2000, PG) 5.35 The Last Wave. (1977, PG) 7.30 Death In Brunswick. (1991, M) 9.30 Lansky. (2021, MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Waterworld Africa. 11.00 Over The Black Dot. 11.30 Ice Vikings. 12.25pm
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGa) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL. 9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hamish McLachlan chats with Jeremy McGovern.
10.15 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG) 11.15 Chicago Fire. (Return, Mav) 12.15 Imposters. (Madlsv, R) 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, 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) 1.00 Paramedics. (Mm, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R)
Tipping Point. (PG)
9News Afternoon.
Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Dan makes a contestant take a sobriety test.
8.40 Clarkson’s Farm: Mushrooming. (Ml) Jeremy Clarkson struggles with his newest venture.
9.50 The Grand Tour. (Ml) The boys head to Detroit.
11.20 9News Late.
11.50 Damian Lewis: Spy Wars. (Mv, R) 12.40 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.
Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.25 The Fast History Of. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Clue. (1985, PG) 10.20 Travel Man. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 17. 1.30am Trainspotting With Francis Bourgeois. 1.45 Then You Run. 2.40 VICE. 3.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.40 The Gilded Age. (Premiere, PGa) Follows the Russell and van Rhijn families in 1880s New York City high society. 10.20 Elsbeth. (Mnv, R) A reality TV star is found dead. 11.20 10’s Late News. 11.45 10 News+. (R) 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. 4.30
COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
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SEPTEMBER
The next meeting of SWAN (Sothern Women’s Action Network) will be on 21st September
at Mt Martha House. 9.30am - 10am startconcluding at 12 noon. Refreshments available. Donation at the door.
Mornington Tourist Railway
- BCNA Pink Train Fundraising Event
4th & 11th of October. 11am- 4pm. 460 Moorooduc Highway Mt Eliza. Enjoy a High Tea event like no other in support of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Tickets: https://bcna. grassrootz.com/2025-pink-lady-events/pinktrain-for-bcna
MND Community Walk
Sat 5th Oct, 12pm-2.30pm. Please join MND Victoria and Mt Martha Uniting Church in a family friendly community walk of solidarity and support for the MND community around Mornington Park. BYO picnic lunch. All welcome. email: mtmarthahoughs@bigpond.com
Trouble with someone’s drinking?
Millions of people are affected by the excessive drinking of someone Al-Anon could help. The AlAnon family groups Mornington Spiritual Concept Meeting, every Sunday 10am to 11.30am, Benton’s Square Community Centre. 1300 252 666. www.al-anon.org.au
Mornington Beach Combined Probus Club
1st Tuesday of the month at St Mark’s Uniting Church, 50 Barkley St, Mornington commencing 10am. Enjoy guest speakers, interest groups, friendship and refreshments.
Contact Margaret: 0425 750 825. Volunteer Drivers. Peninsula Transport Assist has an ongoing need for volunteer drivers. Volunteers use their own cars and are offered some reimbursement to cover costs. For information call Tim: 9708 8241 or email info@ peninsulatransportassist.org. Or contact via the website: www.peninsulatransportassist.org
Chatty Cafe - Coffee and Chat Find tables at: Dava Hotel, Dreamer Cafe (room next door), Mornington Community House, Mornington Yacht Club, Pantry House,Via Batisti Cafe. For times and further info call Janet: 0423 510 043 or go to www.chattycafeaustralia.org.au
Want to make a difference by volunteering in taking action to create a lasting change? Mount Martha Rotary meets on Mondays at 6.30pm. Inquiries: www.mountmartharotary.org.au, Facebook or contact Anne: 0409 387 373 Sahaja Yoga
Every Tuesday 6.45pm - 7.45pm. Today, worldwide, hundreds of thousands of people practice Sahaja Yoga. Now, we’re bringing that incredible spiritual awakening to you. Mornington Community House Bunjil Room 91 Wilsons Road Mornington. For more info sahajayogavic.com
Choir - With One Voice Mornington is sharing the joy of singing and community. All are welcome. Mondays 5.30 to 7.15pm, Bentons Square Community Centre. Phone Judy Woods: 0474 129 528 for further details: www.withonevoice.org.au
Mornington Seniors Activity Centre
Monday 12.30pm - Indoor bowls. Tuesday 11.00am - noon Tai Chai, followed by bingo at 12.30pm. Wed 10.00am - noon: Scrabble. Computer classes througout the week. 11 Flinders Dr, Mornington. Ph: 5975 3688
Interested in Electronics or Amateur Radio? The Southern Peninsula Amateur Radio Club (SPARC) meets at Vern Wright Reserve, Rosebud West on Thursday & Saturday 9am to 12pm. You don’t need an Amateur Radio license, but we can help if you want one. http://sparc.asn.au/
Mornington Peninsula Toastmasters
Gain confidence speaking in front of others in a friendly, encouraging atmosphere. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at: Mornington Community House, 3/91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington. For details call Rick: 0425 822 078
Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir
New singers welcome. Choir meets every Sunday night from 7pm until 9.30 pm at Yamala Park Bowling Club Dunstan St Frankston South. Check website for more details www.mpwlc.com or phone Trudi on 0406 678 261
Repair Cafe
3rd Sunday each month, 10.30am - 3.30pm. Mornington Men’s Shed is ready & waiting to repair any item that can be carried in by one person. Cost is a donation. Wilsons Rd Men’s Shed 2/91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington.
PACE. Setting the pace for positive ageing on the Peninsula. An advisory body that represents community views and gives advice to the Council on how best to meet current/future needs of over 55s in our community. Visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/ pace for upcoming events.
The Mornington Environment Association (MEA) welcomes all who are interested in protecting our local environment. For more information about our activities and meetings please visit our website: www.morningtonenviro.org.au or contact Margaret: 0414 641 999 or Ann: 0425 795 237
Photographic Club
Looking to take up or improve your photography?
The Frankston Photographic Club runs regular activities and events including guest speakers, scoring & critique nights, workshops, social evenings and outings. To find out more go to www.frankstonphotoclub.com.au
The Embroiderers Guild – Mornington Peninsula Branch. 2nd, 4th & 5th Wednesdays at Mt.Eliza Community Hall Meeting Room. 9.30am – 3pm. Join us for stitching, learning and sharing. Newbies and experienced stitchers welcome. Email mornington@ embroiderersguildvic.org or ph: 0402 467 790 or just drop in.
Exciting redevelopment is underway!
Estimated completion: January 2026.
Mt Martha Seniors Group Thursdays 1 - 4pm. Mt Martha Community House. Happy company, free lunches, cards, carpet bowls and bus trips. Community bus available for pick up and return. Call Jim 0468 540 044 or Dave 0427 188 896
Join 2nd Mornington Sea Scouts! Scouting actively engages and supports young people aged 5-25 in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. We offer fun and challenging outdoor activity programs. email: groupleader@2ndmornington.org
Mount Martha Rotary
Want to make a difference by volunteering in taking action to create a lasting change? Mount Martha Rotary meets on Mondays at 6.30pm. Inquiries: www.mountmartharotary.org.au, Facebook or contact Anne on 0409 387 373
Peninsula Prostate Cancer Support Group
Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month (except January) at the Bentons Square Community Centre at 7.00pm. We support men, their partners and carers who have prostate cancer; especially those newly diagnosed. Ph: 0422 608 345.
Mornington Courthouse Visitor Centre is seeking volunteers interested in Tourism and providing advice to visitors. We are located in the historic former Courthouse. Volunteers enjoy meeting and assisting visitors to enjoy our great locality. Please email your interest to: coordinator@nmpt.com.au
Mornington’s Old Post Office Museum Corner Main St & Esplanade. View how your forebears lived. Visit website: morningtondistricthistory.org.au for opening times, research requests and newsletter. Enjoy coffee and hear our guest speakers at St. Marks Church 10.30am 2nd Tues monthly.
Combined Mornington Probus The Club meets at the Mornington Civic Bowls Club, Dunns Road, Mornington.1st Friday of the month at 9.30am for a 10.00am start, except for January. Interesting speakers and outings. Call 0491 634 456 for further information.
Mt Martha House Community Garden
Join us every Thursday 1-3pm for gardening, sharing, learning & cuppas. All abilities welcomed by this friendly group. Visit anytime for picking from the garden or donating/ collecting at our Shareshelf. www.mmhcgarden.org or contact hello@mmhcgarden.org
BERG Mt Martha is a bushland friends group for the Balcombe Estuary Reserves, Mt Martha. Working bees on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, along with Waterwatch and Estuary watch. For more information Ph: 0447 160 288 info@berg.org.au, www.berg.org.au
Mt Eliza Probus Club
Every 2nd Monday at 9.45am. Combined ladies & gents meet at the Uniting Church, Canadian Bay Rd. Includes guest speaker, fellowship & refreshments. Visitors most welcome. Contact Jan 5975 2845 or Bill 0439 115 512
Love and support local
The combined Probus Club of Mount Eliza Central meets on the fourth Friday of each month at The Village Church, Mount Eliza. Meetings start at 9.45 and visitors are welcome. Enquiries at 0428 995 617
Bunarong Bushwalking Club
Explore the great outdoors with a local walking group. Bunarong Bushwalking Club members enjoy walks on Sundays and Wednesdays. For more information please contact us via our Facebook page and website: www.bunarongbushwalkingclub.com.au
Over 55 and want to be more active? Join us at the Mount Eliza 55+ Club. For more info on our activities please visit www.mteliza55plusclub. org.au or our FB page - Mount Eliza Fifty Five Plus Club. Have Fun Stay Young Join the fun!
Volunteer at a Family Life Op Shop. Make new friends. Lend your knowledge & learn new skills. No specific experience necessary. To find out more or to express your interest call 03 8599 5433 or visit familylife.com.au/volunteer
Crazy Patches Mt. Martha/Mornington
Join our friendly group of crafters. Bring your own patchwork, needlecraft, knitting etc. Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm and last Saturday of the month. Patchwork classes are available. Bring a friend. Call Chris on 0439 652 443
Bentons Square Community Centre (BSCC)
“SoACE” Social Access Community Enjoyment. Encouraging people of all ages to join this group for the opportunity for social connections and participation. Activities and games, cuppa and a chat. Thursdays. Ph: 5977 2468.
Mount Martha House Historical Collection protects and preserves the history of this wonderful building. Visit the WRAAC museum. Open on request, or Tuesdays and Fridays: 10 -2 pm. Tours third Wednesday of each month: 11.30 am. Booking required: 5974 2297
CWA Mornington Branch
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 1:00pm. Social Craft Group: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the Month at 12:00pm. Meet at Church of Christ Hall, 84 Wilson’s Road, Mornington. Find us on Facebook or cwamornington@gmail.com
Mornington Peninsula Community Dog Club
Every Saturday morning at Citation Oval, Mt Martha. Beginners class is at 10.15am.Train your dog to listen to you and be obedient through fun and games. For info: www.mpcdogclub.org.au
Mount Martha Men’s Probus Club
Mount Martha Men’s Probus Group, meet monthly, for further details go to our new web site: mount martha men’s probus club, and click on the link. For further details contact: Ron on 0407 327 470.
Mornington Life Activities Club
Activities across the Peninsula and beyond, including, dineouts, indoor games, trivia nights, cinema, music evenings, special functions, book clubs, day and weekend trips, walking, golf, table tennis, cycling. Contact Rhonda (email) membership@lifemornington.org.au.
Mornington Lions Club
New member interest welcome. Meeting the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month. Fundraising for local community projects our primary focus.
Contact: Patricia 0419 299 196
Mt Martha Ladies Probus Club
Meet on the first Wednesday of the month at Mt Martha House, commencing at 10am. Visitors and new members welcome. Join our friendly ladies. Contact information: Dorothy 0437 759 440, or Toni 0419 301 303.
Indoor Walk. Every Thursday, 7.45 am - 8.45 am. A mature aged group of men and women walk, do light exercises (conducted by a trained instructor), chat and socialise at Mornington Central Shopping Centre. Contact Bryan 0410 935 936
Mah Jong - Mt Martha House
1:00pm - 4:00pm. Monday, Wednesday & Saturday. Mah Jong is a game of skill, strategy, and luck. Create new friendships and enjoy a fun game of Mah Jong with experienced and new players. FREE
Mornington Croquet Club
Interested in gentle exercise, outdoors in the fresh air? Croquet played in lovely surroundings with a great group of people also provides a great mental exercise. We provide free lessons for beginners. For more information, contact: secretary@morningtoncroquet.au
Come and play Petanque
Moorooduc Recreation Reserve Derril Rd Moorooduc. Social games every Sunday and Wednesday afternoon, register at 1:30pm for a 2pm start, with a bbq on the first Sunday in the month, before the game. For info: email morningtonpeninsulapetanque@gmail.com
Mornington Peninsula Hockey Club
Under 10’s, 12’s, 14’. Men’s, Women’s and Masters. Come and join our family friendly, inclusive club. We can provide a team to suit all levels of experience. For information: Call: (03) 8774 4784 Text: 0434 830 862 r email: info@mphc.org.au
Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society View stars, planets, clusters and galaxies at 8pm on the 1st Friday of every month at The Briars dark-sky observatory. Bookings are essential. Small fee payable. www.mpas.asn.au or phone 0419 253 252.
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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
• Heel pain (plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy)
• Tennis & golfers elbow
• Patella tendinopathy
• Frozen shoulder
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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
Physiotherapist, Brett Blanch-Hellyer
Dance in aid of Mt Eliza high school funds
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
A CAP and streamer dance was organised by, the residents. of Mt. Eliza and held in the public hall on Monday night last. A large number were present.
Visitors from Mornington and Frankston were amongst the number present. There was no doubt about the success of the function.
Apart from the financial side, which allowed the sum of over £10 being paid towards the High school funds, the arrangements had been carried out in the most able manner, and dancing, to the strains of music supplied by Miss Mitchell, Messrs. C. Martin, J. Moseley and Morton, was indulged in.
The floor was in good order, and had been specially prepared for the occasion, and very little was left to be desired.
Various prizes were won. Cr. and Mrs. J. Bradbury were successful in the spot waltz, and Mrs. Blakeley and her son, Master Blakeley, were declared the winners of the Monte Carlo dance. Mr. Blakeley acted as M.C.
Cr. J. Bradbury, in moving a very hearty vote of thanks to the residents of Mt. Eliza for having arranged the function, said Mt. Eliza was vitally interested in the high school.
The trouble that the residents had gone to on this occasion proved that they were willing to bear their share of the burden. Cr. Bradbury, concluding, said they deserved the greatest praise for the manner in which they had worked, and the interest shown in the high school movement. (Applause).
Mr. J. Bishop, headmaster of the high school, in seconding the vote of thanks, said that it had been a most enjoyable night. “If the outlying districts,” said the speaker, “were enthusiastic to the same extent as the Mt. Eliza people then the school was sure of success.” (Applause).
The vote of thanks was carried by acclamation.
Those responsible for the successful function were: Mesdames Leeland, Davey, Martin, Moseley, Fraser, and C. Wood and Miss Harris, and they should feel delighted at the results achieved.
A dainty supper was served and enjoyed by the company, which was in keeping with one of the most enjoyable evenings ever held in the Mt. Eliza Hall.
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Hastings licence surrendered
The Licensing Court (Messrs. Barr, Lock and Tanner) on Monday last held their usual weekly sittings, when plans involving alterations to various suburban hotels were approved.
On behalf of J. J. Latchford; licensee of the Westernport Hotel, Hastings, it was announced that application would be made within fourteen days for permission to surrender the licence.
An order was recently made by the court that the hotel should be rebuilt.
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Personal
The marriage of Miss Nicholson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Nicholson, of Frankston, to Mr. W. J. Delahunty, is announced to take place at the Frankston Methodist Church on
the 12th inst., at 8 p.m., and afterwards at “The Fernery,” Mornington road, Frankston.
The many friends of Mr. J. B. Jolly will be glad to learn that he has recovered from his recent illness and is about again.
Mr. F. Daley, late secretary of the East Frankston Progress Association, paid a flying visit to Frankston this week. He has removed his family from Sydney, and will probably settle down in this State again.
The Misses Purvis, of Nolan street, Frankston, are at present enjoying a holiday trip through to Adelaide. The journey is being made via the Murray river, and returning to Melbourne by train. They expect to be absent for about a fortnight.
Miss R. Chamberlain, who is a relative of Cr. J. Bradbury, has arrived from the Harbour City, and is enjoying a month’s holiday in Frankston.
Miss Chamberlain is staying at “The Fernery.”
Frankston friends will be interested to learn that Miss Dorothea Macmaster, the pianiste, will leave Melbourne shortly for England. A meeting to arrange a farewell concert will be held at the rooms of the Women’s Automobile Club, Melbourne, at 2.30pm on Monday. Lady Masson will preside.
Chinese lanterns, streamers and flowers helped to decorate the Frankston “Rendezvous” on Saturday last, when about 30 relatives and friends met to celebrate the coming of age of Miss Nellie Addicott. Games, singing, and dancing helped to make the evening a most enjoyable one. Among those present were the
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newly-wedded Mr. and Mrs. Albert F. Addicott. ***
Tyabb
The Railway Commissioners (Messrs H.W. Clapp and W. M. Shannon) recently visited here and inspected the Tyabb railway station and railway yards.
A deputation from the Tyabb Progress Association waited upon the departmental party and urged Mr. Clapp to immediately carry out the contemplated additions to the railway buildings at the local station.
A request for the construction of a cart dock was also made. In reply, the chairman of the Railway Commissioners (Mr. Clapp) said that the additional building was already granted, and would be erected as soon as possible.
After an inspection, he informed the Progress Association representatives that a cart dock would be put in at the rear of the goods shed upon the passenger platform.
The president of the Tyabb Progress Association (Mr. A. C. Van) thanked the Commissioners, and the deputation withdrew.
The Tyabb Progress Association has been largely instrumental in agitating for better accommodation and extra railway facilities at Tyabb.
The need for an additional building for the protection of outward by-products and for the shelter to intending passengers has been acutely felt for many years.
The present buildings render no source of comfort to waiting passengers, while no facilities are there
at all to protect perishable packages from the rain.
At last the wonderful work of our local Progress Association has been crowned by success, and the district will shortly be provided with increased facilities.
The work of further improvements, to the station will also probably engage the attention of the Tyabb Progress Association at a later date.
The provision of a barrier will be necessary later on.
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St. Kilda Bowling Club entertained Mr. and Mrs. W. S. McCarthy, of the Bay View Hotel, Frankston, tendered a dinner to the St. Kilda Bowling Club at the hotel last (Thursday) night. The president of the club, Cr. B. Marks, J.P., presided, and spoke in very high terms of the manner in which Mr. and Mrs. McCarthy had entertained them.
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Melbourne footballers at ‘The Fernery’
Members of the Melbourne Football Club paid a visit to “The Fernery” on Sunday last, and were entertained to afternoon tea by the club’s president. About 150 were present.
“The Fernery” was decorated with the club’s colours, and amidst the delightful surroundings a very pleasant afternoon was spent.
“The Fernery” orchestra was in attendance and enlivened the proceedings with excellent music.
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 4 September 1925
Nature needs our support
The 2021 State of the Environment report described Australia’s environment as “poor and deteriorating,” so it was welcome news that the Peninsula Climate Alliance recently met with Senator Ananda-Rajah and Hastings MP Paul Mercurio to call for stronger national environmental laws (Nature can’t wait, The News 26/8/25).
Existing laws, as noted in Prof Graeme Samuel’s review, are “ineffective” and “not fit to address current or future environmental challenges.”
With local and state budgets under pressure, funding to manage and protect biodiversity on peninsula foreshore reserves, highlighted by the Somers Residents Association, remains scarce (Community to take charge of Somers foreshore – but with limited funding, The News 26/8/2025).
Encouragingly, despite a record of voting against climate legislation, local MP Zoe McKenzie may be shifting her stance. In a May Sky News interview, she acknowledged that “everyone understands” Australia must “do our part” to address climate change. This matters because climate change arguably poses the greatest threat to peninsula biodiversity and foreshores.
Let’s hope that in parliament, the Liberal Party supports stronger nature laws, net zero and other emissions targets — and McKenzie backs local groups protecting the peninsula’s precious natural environment.
Ray Peck, Hawthorn
Don’t ignore climate
Like Brian Mitchelson, (Ditched plan, Letters 26/8/25) I am worried about homelessness and the misery it brings. And that is part of why I am concerned about global warming.
As Gunther Thallinger, the Chief of Allianz SE, the world’s largest insurance company and Europe’s largest financial organisation, says, megafires can now threaten cities, and cities built on flood plains “cannot simply pick up and move uphill”.
But to build new homes most of us need finance, and that needs insurance. Unfortunately, Thallinger predicts failure to control rising emissions and temperatures will mean the insurance industry fails. Then, he says, “The financial sector as we know it ceases to function. And with it, capitalism as we know it ceases to be viable”. Mitchelson, in spite of accepting the scientifically determined facts of different temperatures hundreds of years ago, subscribes to the fantasy that the scientific consensus on today’s global warming is wrong so these predictions are lost on him.
But for the folk who understand the greenhouse pollution threat, these implications for how we will live in decades to come should be galvanising.
Mark Wills, Northcote
No protection for renters
The new system introduced by the Allan government to cut rents will not progress renters to get fairer rents.
The landlords are guaranteed a rent increase every twelve months.
The renter can ask Consumer Affairs Victoria for an investigation and a report but they make their decision based on the market.
The system entails that first the tenant and the landlord must negotiate a rent increase and if it fails then the renter goes to the Rental Dispute Resolution Victoria who will try and negotiate a rent increase.
If that fails then the renter can apply to VCAT to have the matters resolved or the Rental Dispute Resolution Victoria can lodge a application to VCAT.
The new system is supposed to cut the number of cases to go to VCAT and stop the need of legal representatives but it does not. Consumer Affairs bases it decision on the market which landlords create and use to increase their rent.
If Consumer Affairs Victoria is serious about protecting renters from excessive rent increases they should make their decision based on increases in inflation.
The system is still the same and the Allan government expects more renters will use the new
system because it is free but they won’t because they will be afraid to use the system as they may be evicted and they may also feel that it is a waste of time to oppose rent increases.
Russell Morse, Karingal
Flag’s historical context
With regard to Barry Rumpf’s comments (Flying the flag, Letters 26/8/25) about the imposition of unwanted and unnecessary flags being flown, it is arguable that the “official” Australian, the successor to the original British flag, was an unwanted and unnecessary imposition on a society that had survived very well for some 65,000 years until the invasion.
The last thing First Nations people in remote Communities need is a bunch of white people with saviour complexes coming in and imposing their ignorance on the locals. What they really need is for those same white people to actually listen to, and perhaps learn from, their 65,000 years of wisdom.
Arguing about flags misses the entire point.
Virginia Fricker, Mount Martha
Toilet trouble
On Tuesday, after a lovely lunch at Kirk’s with friends from Melbourne, I went for a walk around Mornington.
When I saw the information centre I thought I would find a public toilet there but alas, no, the outside toilets were locked with a sign on them saying they were only for the use of court staff.
Going into the information centre I was told you’re in the wrong place, I replied that it was obvious and where were they?
I was directed to the library. Entering through the shire offices there was no sign of toilets. I was then directed into the library.
Again in the library I discovered no toilets but was directed towards a corner passage where I finally found relief!
I’m sure you want tourists to your town so could you please make finding the public toilets easier?
Megan Peniston-Bird, Kew
Here’s to the helpers
When we were young, the term “clubland” means nightclubs, dancing, a few drinks and good times.
Now, later in life, here on the Mornington Peninsula, the term has a completely different meaning.
I was reminded of this when admiring the former Shire offices in Dromana, and the number of community organisations they house.
This brings to mind the huge number of “clubs” that exist, all run by generous residents who serve our community.
We have service clubs, social clubs, U3A, bowling clubs, charity organisations - all serving a similar purpose with varying agendas.
But the over-arching theme is bringing our community together. How fortunate we are!
Some are the only social contact for folk that are alone. Some help those less fortunate in so many different ways.
Nevertheless, all have one thing in commonorganisers or a management committee.
Selfless people who give their time and experience to help people unite and enjoy the activities.
So let’s applaud their dedication and effortswithout them “clubland” wouldn’t exist.
Mike Wilton, Safety Beach
Peninsula Wide
The “Sheriff of Safety Beach” has hit upon a topic in the last issue (Cutting Costs, Letters 26/8/25) that exercises my mind every time I get one.
Peninsula Wide is a mutual admiration society publication devoted to convivial back-slapping. Every issue, I really try to read something useful or informative in it but fail every time. The aim of most commercial publications is to run at a profit from advertising revenue exceeding publication costs.
The figures quoted in Joe Lenzo’s post and previous correspondents are damning on the financial responsibility of the council as a waste of money. I have no idea if they are correct but take them at face value as being so. If publica-
SWAN goes to Spring Street
ON Thursday on 27 August, members of the Southern Women’s Action Network’s Women for Housing Justice group made a trip to Spring Street. They spent the full day in Parliament House meeting with members of the Victorian parliament from both sides of politics, spreading the word about the escalating housing and homelessness crisis on the Mornington Peninsula.
The group met with the minister for local government and consumer affairs, the Hon Nick Staikos and members of his department. They pressed the case for funding for financial counselling services, as more people than ever on the peninsula are seeking help with mortgage, rental and cost of living stress.
Minister for volunteers and carers, the Hon Ros Spence and her staff were also told about the desperate need for food relief funding as our local community support services report record demand for food assistance.
Repeatedly, elected representatives were told that the Mornington Peninsula has the highest rate of rough sleepers out of the eight metro local government areas in Victoria, yet it does not receive its fair share of funding to adequately deal with the housing and homelessness crisis.
The group also met with the shadow minister for housing, Richard Riordan and Mornington MP, Chris Crewther. SWAN filled them in on the latest facts and asked them to raise this issue again in the parliament. Discussion was also had concerning the need to redevelop the public housing site in Main Street Mornington.
While in the parliament, SWAN members spoke to the opposition leader Brad Battin, reminding him of a recent letter we sent to
tion ceased it would not be missed and council costs would be relieved.
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Barry Rumpf, McCrae
Israel’s genocide
Zoe McKenzie continues to support the Palestine genocide by Israel, blaming all Palestinians, effectively saying they deserve it, for the October 7 attack by Hamas and ignoring, just for starters, starvation, lack of medical supplies, illegal settler settlers murdering Palestinians with IDF support.
A history lesson in this never-ending conflict: The genocide started in 1948 with The Nakba, a campaign of massacres and violence like what occurred at Lydda, Ramle and the Battle of Haifa, where Hundreds of Palestinians were
him requesting Liberal Party support for a Treaty.
They also managed an impromptu chat with the minister for housing, the Hon Harriet Shingh, with whom SWAN had met previously and communicated the need for urgent government assistance to fund priority social housing projects that have already been identified.
Tom McIntosh, the Labor upper house MP for our region, made a member’s statement in the Legislative Council about SWAN’s advocacy and action campaigning. The day after our visit, Chris Crewther the shadow assistant minister for housing and rental affordability, raised the matter of the peninsula’s housing crisis in the Legislative Assembly. These speeches, from both sides of politics, are now recorded in Hansard.
“We had a busy day in Spring Street where we told everyone we met very frankly about the housing and homelessness crisis in our community. It’s important that elected representatives hear the facts first-hand and forthrightly from community members,” said Diane McDonald, facilitator, Southern Women’s Action Network.
“We told politicians on both sides that people living on the Mornington Peninsula have been overlooked and that this negligence can’t continue. We want our fair share of funding for local community support services and for social housing to be built.
“It remains a source of great concern for the women of SWAN that there is no housing facility for women fleeing family violence on the peninsula. The MPs heard in no uncertain terms that this glaring problem needs to be fixed now.”
killed in multiple mass killings. The Lydda massacre, Lydda death march, led to the expulsion and flight of over 700,000 Palestinians, with their urban areas being depopulated and destroyed.
Another history lesson: Jewish terrorist organizations, the Irgun Zvai Leumi and the Lohamei Herut Israel known as “The Stern Gang”, unleashed these terrorist actions and later became the backbone of the IDF.
The benchmark should be 15 May 1948 not October 7, 2023, the genocide has not stopped since then.
Whether Hamas should be understood primarily as a terrorist organization or as a resistance movement reflects deep disagreements about the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. Many governments classify it as terrorism, while others argue that it represents armed resistance to occupation. Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach
PUZZLE ZONE
ACROSS
1. Foyers
4. Act of foolishness
7. Aircraft attendant
8. Mops (deck) 9. Tile-chip picture
12. Refugees 15. Stalkers
17. Degraded
WHAT’S NEW...
18. Public square 21. Ringing (of bell) 22. Stage of development 23. Crossing (river)
DOWN
1. Connective tissue
2. Be disloyal to 3. Yacht pole
4. Short-lived trends
5. Situated
6. Tropical root vegetables
10. Surrendered 11. Light timber
Circa makes a splash
NEXT month, Frankston Arts Centre will welcome Duck Pond, the latest creation from Circa Contemporary Circus, renowned for pushing the boundaries of physical theatre with daring innovation and a playful spirit.
Taking inspiration from the world’s most romantic ballet, Duck Pond transforms Swan Lake into a vibrant circus spectacular. The production blends breathtaking acrobatics, sumptuous aerial routines and Circa’s signature physicality with a mischievous sense of humour. Expect flipper-wearing ducks, a burlesque black swan and, of course, feathers –lots of them.
Director Yaron Lifschitz and the Circa Ensemble have created a performance that is both visually spectacular and emotionally resonant. Beneath the glitter and gags lies a
story about identity and finding one’s true self, told with grace, wit and contemporary energy. Critics have praised the show for its originality and boldness, with one review noting its “daring and a desire to go beyond,” while another described it as “one of the most exhilarating and thought-provoking shows you will see this year.”
By blending the enchantment of classical ballet with the thrill of modern circus, Duck Pond offers an experience that is as entertaining as it is unexpected. With its mix of beauty, humour and jaw-dropping skill, it’s a performance that promises to linger long after the final bow.
Duck Pond tours to Frankston Arts Centre on Thursday 2 October for one show at 7.30pm. Visit thefac.com.au
13. Pacifying
14. Mosquito-borne fever
16. Showered
18. Inflate, ... up
19. Land measure
20. Petty quarrel
See page 34 for solutions.
Duck Pond transforms Swan Lake into a vibrant circus spectacular image: supplied
Bombers fly into Grand Final, YCW strike first blow
MPFNL
By Brodie Cowburn
MEN’S DIV ONE
LANGWARRIN has made a habit of great escapes this year, but their luck finally ran out against Mt Eliza in Sunday’s elimination final.
The Redlegs and Kangaroos travelled to Rosebud for the do-or-die clash. Mt Eliza was held goalless in the first term, but soon recovered to take control of the game.
Langwarrin couldn’t stop the Redlegs once they got some momentum going. Mt Eliza ran away with it, winning 6.8 (44) to 9.15 (69).
Fletcher Bayne, Fraser Phillips, Christopher Carey, Will Bravo, and Declan Cole were Mt Eliza’s best.
Frankston YCW were comfortable winners against Edithvale-Aspendale on Saturday, taking them a step closer to the Grand Final.
The Stonecats were in charge from the get-go. They beat the Eagles 13.18 (96) to 8.9 (57).
Ned Cahill booted four goals for Frankston YCW. Byron Barry, Jack Greenwood, Blake Mullane, and Patrick Bloink also had great games.
The Stonecats will play Rosebud at Alexandra Park in Mornington this weekend, with the winner progressing to the big dance. Edi-Asp will have one more chance to make amends when they take on Mt Eliza.
MEN’S DIV TWO
FRANKSTON Bombers secured their Grand Final spot on Saturday after a hard fought win over Devon Meadows.
The Bombers have been the team to beat in 2025, finishing comfortably on top of the ladder. Crib Point Recreation Reserve hosted its semifinal clash against Devon Meadows.
The Panthers were in fine form on Saturday, and took a 16-point lead
into half-time. A six-goals-to-one third term put the Bombers back in the box seat.
Frankston Bombers held on for an 11 point win - 13.9 (87) to 11.10 (76). They move straight into the Grand Final, while Devon Meadows will get a second chance this weekend.
Jason Kingsbury, Khan Haretuku, Brody Smith, Alex Harnett, and Matt Chen were named the Bombers’ best. Jai Block kicked three goals.
Pearcedale moved on to the next round of finals last Sunday, putting an end to Somerville’s rich vein of form. Somerville beat the ladder leaders in the final round to earn their finals spot, then won a thrilling elimination final. At half-time of their clash with Pearcedale things were going wellSomerville held a 26 point lead. Somerville kicked just two goals after half-time, handing Pearcedale an opportunity to get back in the game. The opportunity was taken. Pearcedale ran over the top of Somerville for a 13.5 (83) to 9.7 (61) win.
Devon Meadows and Pearcedale are set for a preliminary final showdown at RJ Rowley Reserve on Saturday afternoon.
NEXT WEEK’S GAMES
DIVISION ONE MENS
Sat 6 September, 2.15pm: Semi-Final 2
Rosebud v Frankston YCW –Mornington Alexandra Park Sun 7 September, 2.15pm: Semi-Final 1
Edithvale-Aspendale v Mt. Eliza – Olympic Park Rosebud
DIVISION TWO MENS Sat 6 September, 2.15pm: Preliminary Final Devon Meadows v Pearcedale – RJ Rowley Reserve
MT ELIZA kept their hopes of back to back premierships alive with a win over Langwarrin. Picture: Paul Churcher
THE Stonecats pounced as the Edi-Asp Eagles failed to soar.
Picture: Craig Barrett
Young hockey star makes state proud at national championships
MOUNT Eliza North Primary School’s Shivva Ramasamy is beaming with pride after representing Victoria in the under 12 National Championships.
Held in August, the prestigious tournament in Bendigo brought together the best young hockey talent from across the country.
The Victorian under 12 team played six tough matches against strong opposition from other states, but they fought hard to win four games, earning them a bronze medal.
“It was an incredible achievement and something we were all really proud of,” said Shivva.
The grade six student was the only player from the Mornington Peninsula to make the team, which was a proud moment for the school community.
Shivva said representing Victoria was an “absolute honour, and it’s made me even more excited about what comes next in my hockey journey”.
“I’m really grateful to my family, especially Mum, Dad and my little brother for all their support during the lead-up and throughout the tournament. From training sessions to travel, they’ve always been there for me,” he said.
Shivva said hockey had been a special part of his life for as long as he could remember.
At about age five, he joined the Hookin2Hockey program and had since gone on to play junior and men’s competitions.
He said his biggest inspiration was his dad, who also played hockey, as well as player legends like Jamie Dwyer and Ric Charlesworth.
While the bronze medal was a thrill, Shivva said it was the friendships he made from around Australia that he would cherish most, as well as the skills he learnt about strategy and teamwork, and the experience of playing at such a high level.
“I can’t wait to keep learning, improving and chasing my dream.”
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SHIVVA Ramasamy with his bronze medal, left, and in action. Pictures: Supplied
Final. Picture: Craig Barrett
Baxter sends Somerville down
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
BAXTER’S 3-0 derby win over Somerville Eagles on Saturday has secured the winner’s league status while condemning the loser to relegation.
A major State League restructure next season has severely impacted promotion and relegation rules in State 4 and State 5 divisions.
While the State 4 champion is promoted there’s no promotion in State 5.
In State 4 teams finishing in second down to sixth spots remain in State 4 while teams finishing seventh to 10th drop into State 5 and the bottom two teams drop into a new State 6.
Chelsea, Baxter and Rosebud will play in State 4 next season, Somerville will play in State 5 while Frankston Pines will play in State 6.
Chelsea lost 3-1 at home to Monash University on Saturday after a standard turn and finish in the box from league top scorer James Stinson had given Chelsea a half-time lead.
Gus Macleod’s men had been in cruise mode in the first half but there was a dramatic momentum swing after the break and they had no answer to the visitors’ onslaught.
At Westernport Secondary College Baxter winger Keegan Myatt opened the scoring against Somerville and had an assist for the second goal.
In the 36th minute Charlie O’Connell kept the ball in play then played it back to Ali Zamer Noor who squared the ball for Myatt and his shot into the bottom corner made it 1-0.
Myatt set up Jack Bradbury in the 55th minute to make it 2-0 and the sealer came in the 82nd minute.
Robbie O’Toole motored down the right then whipped the ball in to Austin Sporys who skipped past two defenders then hammered the ball home.
Rosebud thumped visitors Sandown Lions 7-2 on Saturday.
Sandown was very competitive for the first 45 minutes with Rosebud taking a 3-2 lead at the break.
The Budders came out revved up and overpowered the Lions in the second half with a great team performance highlighted by some brilliant passages of play which tore the Lions defence apart.
Connor Wharton capped a terrific display with a well-deserved hat-trick, Mark O’Connor’s great form rewarded with two super finishes along with Ethan Hunt and Barney Johnson getting on the scoresheet.
Luke Tsantefskis continued his stellar season dominating the midfield ably supported by Julien Dos Santos, Charlie Gunning and Riley Gill.
Meanwhile Pines should have beaten Mentone last weekend but had to settle for a 1-1 draw away from home.
Zia Jalali was on target for Pines who felt they were on the wrong side of some decisions from an assistant referee.
In State 1 it may be another season of what could have been for Mornington and its continuing quest to win promotion to Victoria’s elite club competition.
On Saturday it defeated visitor Old Scotch 3-0 but remains in third spot a point behind Bayside Argonauts.
The first of a Kieran Dover double came in the 14th minute when Matt Hennessey sent him through and he had no problem beating advancing Old Scotch keeper Bryden Plowright.
Dover doubled the lead 10 minutes into the second half when he volleyed home after a Ziggy Razuki diagonal.
The final blow was struck by defender James Clark in the 68th minute following another Razuki cross that Clark volleyed.
In Saturday’s final round Adam Jamieson’s side are at home to league champion Malvern City while Bayside Argonauts host bottom club Gippsland United.
In State 2 Peninsula Strikers are on the threshold of promotion with Skye breathing down their necks.
On Saturday Strikers put in one of their best performances of the season when belting Knox City 5-0 at Knox.
Strikers led after five minutes when Ethan Goulding won possession and
he calmly squared to Campbell Steedman who slotted home into the bottom corner.
Not long after it was 2-0.
Wayne Gordon played an excellent ball wide to Cooper Andrews who slipped past the defender and delivered an inch-perfect cross onto the head of the arriving Sammy Maggs.
Before the break it was 3-0 when a wicked Gordon corner was headed home by Jamie Davidson.
In the first minute of the second half Steedman intercepted as Knox tried to play out from the back and he made no mistake rifling the ball into the back of the net to make it 4-0.
In the 58th minute Matt Harrington rounded out the scoring after superb pressure from Maggs forced a turnover in the box and Harrington slotted home cooly.
Last Thursday night Skye won 2-1 at home to North Caulfield.
Although the visitors had nothing to play for it was clear from the get-go that they came to make life very difficult for the hosts.
In the 16th minute a long Nic Millar throw found the head of Daniel Attard who flicked the ball all the way into the far corner to give Skye a 1-0 lead.
In the 25th minute North Caulfield capitalised on a mix-up at the back and levelled through Joshua Hodes.
The home side had to wait until the 79th minute to break the deadlock courtesy of Elliott Craig’s left-foot strike following an Emmanuel Scarlett
cross.
Ten minutes of additional time were safely navigated and Skye claimed all three points to ensure that the promotion battle is taken to the final day.
In State 5 Seaford United may have engineered the great escape with a barnstorming finish to the season.
Seaford’s 4-3 away win over Aspendale last weekend and Mount Eliza’s 0-0 away draw against Endeavour Hills Fire allowed Seaford to leapfrog Mount Eliza into second spot.
The top two teams retain their State 5 status next season.
On Saturday Seaford striker Zain Ahmad broke the deadlock early after a Hayden Hicks long ball sailed over the defence and Ahmad converted his one on one.
Dylan Waugh doubled the lead in the 25th minute after a Blake Hicks throwin was flicked on by Tristan Stass allowing Waugh to tap home from close range.
Aspendale hit back late in the half via a James Macnab free-kick hammered into the bottom right-hand corner.
Waugh made it 3-1 in the 61st minute when he headed past home team keeper Matthew Self and Ahmad made it 4-1 in the 77th minute but Aspendale refused to lie down.
In the 82nd minute substitute Pablo Borboa made it 4-2 with the goal of the game, a magnificent volley into the top right-hand corner.
Four minutes later Ryan Mravljak
played the ball across the box and it fell to Samuel Timuska-Carr who steered it home.
Shortly after Seaford’s Luke Murray was sent off but despite this the visitors’ resolve couldn’t be broken.
A win this weekend at home against second-bottom Cleeland United ensures Seaford’s league status remains intact for next season.
League champion Fortuna 60 faced a competitive Mount Martha on Saturday in Morwell and although the home team won 3-2 visitors’ head coach Charlie Platt was lauding his players’ performance.
“I’m very proud of my boys and they gave the champions a real scare,” Platt said.
League top scorer Damon Scott from Fortuna only featured for 38 minutes after he talked himself into a second caution and a send-off.
“We had chances in the second half and deserved something from the game,” Platt added.
“The best side lost today.”
Mount Martha’s scorers were Mitch Hawkins and Daniel Bancroft. Platt’s side will finish last and drop down two levels to the newly created State 7 next year.
They’ll be joined by Aspendale who also finished in the bottom half of the table.
NEXT WEEKEND
Saturday, 6 September, 3pm
Mornington v Malvern City, Dallas Brooks Park
Peninsula Strikers v Casey Comets, Centenary Park
Skye Utd v Knox City, Skye Recreation Reserve
Somerville Eagles v Chelsea, Westernport Secondary College
Baxter v Lyndale Utd, Baxter Park Springvale City v Rosebud, Ross Reserve
Endeavour Utd v Frankston Pines, Reema Reserve
Keysborough v Mount Eliza, Coomoora Reserve
Seaford Utd v Cleeland Utd, North Seaford Reserve
Mount Martha v Bunyip District, Civic Reserve
Pakenham Utd v Aspendale, IYU Reserve
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On target: Livewire Baxter winger Keegan Myatt scored against Somerville Eagles on Saturday in a cut-throat derby. Picture: Gemma Sliz
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