Southern Peninsula News 12th June 2024

Southern Peninsula

Music makes rhythm on Main

MUSIC was the main attraction to Mornington over the long weekend, with sounds and songs coming from indoor venues and along Main Street.

This year’s Mornington Winter Music Festival marked the festival’s 10th anniversary, with music spanning the genres of modern and traditional jazz, blues, soul and R&B.

With the Main Street barricaded to motorised traffic from Barkly Street to the Esplanade on Sunday, walkers could wander from one musical attraction to another, including the sounds of Paul Dillon and his band from Tootgarook.

More pictures by Yanni on Page 10

Limit shire’s CCTV network - report

Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire

councillors have been told that Victoria Police and not the shire should pay for CCTV cameras in the fight against crime.

Information recorded by the shire’s 44 surveillance cameras is not accessed by the shire and is “solely for the use by Victoria Police”.

A report to council’s public meeting on Tuesday 11 June said the shire’s CCTV policy was “out of date and rarely consistently adhered to”.

The report recommends the shire

continues to maintain its CCTV cameras but does not install any more unless they are paid for by the police or the state or federal governments.

The shire spends about $200,000 a year maintaining the cameras and upgrading the system is likely to cost more than $1 million.

The report said research by Community Crime Prevention Victoria said CCTV cameras “should be actively monitored and on their own may do little to address crime prevention”.

It says surveillance cameras “in public spaces support Victoria Police operations and response for crime prevention and investigation”.

One of the reasons for installing CCTV stated in the shire’s 2014 policy included that they were for “the enhancement of the public perception of safety”.

Suggested amendments to that policy following a councillor workshop in March this year “changes the focus away from council installing and maintaining any new CCTV systems”.

The amended policy limits the amount of money to be spent by the shire maintaining its existing CCTV cameras while saying any shortfall must be met by the police “or any other third-party agency”.

Shire officers say it is “unsustain-

able” for the shire to install extra CCTV cameras despite receiving regular requests for cameras.

The report on the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting prepared by community safety team leader Merg Mikaelian; community safety, health and compliance manager Dale Gilliatte; and community safety and compliance business support officer Sally Kellett, said police had been asked. about data kept on times and use of footage to help “resolving criminal matters” but “unfortunately” the response “indicates that they do not keep track of when they need/use CCTV footage and is obtained on a job-by-job basis”.

“With the increase of private CCTV systems being installed in homes and businesses, Victoria Police have created a secure state-wide database recording residential and business CCTV locations that can be accessed only by police investigators,” the report states.

“Mornington Police are urging residents to register with their local police stations their CCTV cameras set up outside their homes and businesses, especially cameras covering driveways, front yards, streets or rear lane ways and security doorbells that activate when pressed to enhance Victoria Police crime prevention capability.”

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Moves to revive market

THE Wednesday market in Main Street, Mornington has drawn hundreds of visitors every week for close to 40 years but, like many businesses since COVID-19, it is feeling the pinch of post‐pandemic consumer habits.

Organisers hope all that is about to change, with a renewed push to make the market great again and entice consumers back to Victoria’s longest‐running street market.

Mornington Chamber of Commerce spokeswoman Alex Levy said the market had seen a change of faces in recent years, with some traders retiring or simply moving on, and consumers being more cautious with their cash.

From its peak of around 90 stalls, the market now has less than half that number. Levy said that was something organisers hoped to turn around.

“We are looking for new stallholders to expand our variety, but we also need people to support markets,” she said.

“We are aware that shopping habits have changed, but we know that the market gives people a reason to come to Mornington and experience this beautiful community.

“We are an outside market in a lovely waterside location offering a great selection of homemade and home-grown items … and it’s a great place to get your berries when they are in season.

“The quality and variety of what we have, and the buskers that add to the atmosphere are what make it special.”

In its heyday, market visitors flooded Main Street and filled the

restaurants and cafes, and there was a distinctly friendly holiday aura.

Levy says that enticing vibe still exists, despite consumers being slow to return to their old spending habits.

The market is inviting applications from any stallholders who make their products or grow their own produce.

“We’d love to see some cheeses and chutneys, or kids’ clothes and baby’s wear,” she said.

New research from the University of South Australia reveals that attending local events strengthens neighbourhood bonds and can have a greater impact on fostering a sense

of place than length of residency and home ownership.

More than 400 households were interviewed for the research, which looked at how farmers markets to food festivals, art exhibitions, how‐to workshops and community events were often the lifeblood of thriving neighbourhoods.

People who frequently attended local events or participated as volunteers, organisers or exhibitors, were found to have a stronger sense of place, meaning their neighbourhood was important to them and they felt connected to the area. Liz Bell

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SHOPPERS can find stalls of all sorts at Mornington’s Wednesday market in Main Street, Mornington. Picture: Yanni

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CONCERN is growing over the increasing numbers of native animals being killed or injured on roads across the Mornington Peninsula.

While exact figures are not available, 28 koalas and an unknown number of kangaroos and wallabies have been hit and killed by vehicles.

The carnage on the peninsula’s roads is reflected throughout the state and nationally, with one insurer warning that animal collisions jumped 22 per cent last year.

“Alarming” research from Australian Associated Motor Insurers (AAMI) “found more than 40 per cent of Aussie drivers don’t pay attention to wildlife warning signs, and most drivers (60 per cent) would dangerously swerve or slam on the brakes to avoid colliding with an animal, putting themselves and other drivers at risk”.

The average insurance claim from hitting an animal was more than $5000, with 16 per cent of claims involving an animal resulted in the car being written off.

Most incidents happened over weekends and 80 per cent of drivers mistakenly believed the worst seasons for animal collisions was spring and summer.

Craig Thomson, president of Save Kangaroos on Mornington Peninsula (SKOMP), said while drivers needed to be educated about when kangaroos

were most active, the most cause for concern came from the proliferation of wildlife exclusion fencing.

He said the fencing had been installed on about 40 properties near the Greens Bush National Park, which fragmented animal habitats.

It was a complex issue that had seen about one third of the area’s kangaroo population trapped on a private property at Cape Schanck.

Thomson said this year had been “a horrible year” on the peninsula’s roads for kangaroos and wallabies and he was scheduled to have a meeting this week (14 June) at Cape Schanck with Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and “concerned residents” (‘Nightmare’ road to cape, The News 29/5/24).

His group also believed mountain bike riding in the state park “may be responsible for kangaroos being hit on Purves Road and Arthurs Seat”.

“We have no conclusive evidence to support this, but the bike tracks have actually been placed on kangaroo songlines/track and a car park also placed on grazing grounds,” he said.

Cr David Gill said animals being hit by vehicles was “a widespread and growing peninsula problem that council is not aggressive enough about”.

“We know that the state government roads or environment departments, MPs and all other authorities will also not do much or even talk about wildlife viability issues,” he said.

“In fact, the state government takes no measures to protect wildlife and di-

rects VicRoads to ignore safety management actions which may lessen the numbers killed on our roads.

“Council can make some difference by supporting signs and road protections in road kill hot spots, yet even suggested small measures are too often played down and left out of budgets.

“In particular koala road kill has risen dramatically recently. 28 koalas have been killed on our roads since last October according to the local koala conservation group and carers who look after those injured.”

Gill said that “staggering number” had not been supported by “the low numbers counted by “another peninsula koala research group”.

Max Bryant, of Hastings, said he had had “an altercation” with kangaroos while recently driving between Flinders and Cape Schanck.

“Twice, while stationary, I had kangaroos slam in to my vehicle. I suspect the animals were in a state of panic,” he said (Colliding with kangaroos, Letters Page 23).

“The third time, aware of the dangers and travelling slowly, a rather large roo shot out from the vegetation and dead heated the front of my vehicle, putting a rather large dent in the bonnet. We locked eyes for a brief moment as it gradually hopped away.”

Bryant believed part of the problem was caused by kangaroos feeding at the edge of road because vegetation had not been cleared away from the bitumen.

Keith Platt

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for family violence expert

MOUNT Eliza resident and emeritus professor Thea Charlotte Brown has been awarded an Order of Australia (AM) medal for significant service to social welfare, particularly through family violence and child protection research.

The Governor-General David Hurley AC DSC announced Honours and Awards for 737 Australians on Sunday (2 May), including awards in the Order of Australia (General and Military Divisions), meritorious awards and recognition for conspicuous service. Brown, a professor at Monash University’s department of social work, has held several senior roles at the university since 1995, and has headed research into filicide (the deliberate act of a parent killing a child) and issues surrounding family violence.

In addition, Brown has held many senior academic and judicial roles, including director of research consortium, Well Being of Separated and Divorced Parents and Their Children, 2007-2015; social work lecturer, Melbourne University, 1973-1984; Chief Justice of the Family Court's community representatives committee, 2009-201; and director, Family Court and Family Violence research project (The Magellan Project), 1998-2002.

She has also co-authored papers on family violence, filicide, divorce and separation, and headed several committees on family violence and women’s safety.

The Limelight Players in the spotlight

the co-owner of the

Hall Theatre restaurant, Lyn Durkin, retired several years ago, she wasn’t concerned about losing touch with the energy, imagination and fun of live performances.

She discovered a new stage of life herself — literally and figuratively— by joining a senior citizens centre where she found members with a passion for theatre, including some who had missed the opportunity to perform in their youth.

Durkin said the seniors, eager to seize the spotlight in their golden years, were ready to show their talents.

Durkin enlisted the help of Don Jones, a comedian and comedy writer with more than 40 years’ experience in the theatre restaurant and entertainment industry, to transform the enthusiastic group into Vaudeville stars. Together, they began a journey of

laughter, music, and community engagement with members of the Tootgarook Senior Citizens Club.

Jones took on the role of mentor and director, crafting shows at the centre that brought the seniors' dreams to life. To date, he has written and hosted three productions: Seniors Behaving Badly, Gunfight at the Cocoa Coral, and their latest triumph, Ship Ahoy Pirates of the Curry Beans.

Durkin said the third show on Friday 31 May was performed to a full house of 150 people and left the audience “thrilled and applauding for more”.

“As the master of ceremonies, Jones' engaging presence has won the hearts of audiences all over the Mornington Peninsula who are still raving about the performance,” she said.

The cast of 70 and 80 year olds perform under the title of The Limelight Players.

Durkin said that in a previous show Limelight

member John Cain had his arm amputated three months before delivering a performance that earned a standing ovation.

“In the latest nautical interactive comedy adventure John played Jack Spanner the pirate king, while Don Jones portrayed Ash McCoy, captain of the Good Ship Poppycock.

Other cast members included Prue MacDonald, Barbara Beech, Deidre Linkins, Maureen Frances, Sandra Wilkes, Natasha Wicks, Kathy Ross, Michele Skinner (sound) and pianist Ann Fitch.

The Limelight Players shows are available to any senior club interested in hosting a performance, with proceeds from ticket sales supporting the hosting club.

For further information or to join The Limelight Players, call the Tootgarook Senior Citizens Centre on 0448 334 472.

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Fresh food approach to support

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THE reality of life for people doing it tough can be unseen and unimaginable to those in warm homes and with food in the fridge.

Georgia Hourn, CEO at Western Port Community Support ‐ the largest provider of emergency relief in the Western Port region ‐ said the centre was seeing a massive increase in people needing support.

“We have just witnessed the worst six months on record in terms of demand in our agency’s 43-year history and we don’t expect things to improve any time soon,” she said.

“But as an agency we are a strong team of five paid staff supported by an amazing group of 35 volunteers who we rely on each week to help those in need in our community.”

Western Port Community Support provides emergency relief and crisis support, as well as housing and homelessness case‐managed support, intensive family support, medical assistance, fuel vouchers, financial counselling and material aid to anyone in crises or experiencing hardship.

Hourn said an average of 180 individuals or families were accessing food support from the agency each week.

“We provide food vouchers and food parcels all through the week, but on Tuesday’s from 2.30pm we deliver what we call Fresh Food Tuesday,“ she said,

“This program involves utilising the recovered food from Secondbite and Oz Harvest and setting up in ‘market style’ in our courtyard for the community to come and select whatever they need.

“We always have a wide selection of fruit, vegetables, bread, meat products, dairy items and non-perishable groceries. In terms of

quantity, we give out 1.5 tonne of food each Tuesday.”

The support service also provides fresh produce each week to groups such as Willam Warrain, Bunjilwarra, Good Shepherd, and two local schools.

“Our focus is always community helping community, and Fresh Food Tuesday is a wonderful example of this approach. Our team of 15 volunteers donate their time each week to help unload the trucks, sort the produce and set up ready for service,” Hourn said.

“We always have available trained support workers who provide immediate support to anyone who may be experiencing personal crisis or issues over and above a need for food.

“We know that food insecurity is not a stand-alone issue and many of those we see are experiencing other complex issues that impacts their social, personal and financial capacity, and overall stability.

“People who have never accessed welfare support are presenting to our agency in desperate need of assistance, exemplifying the increase in financial hardship across our local community.”

In the 2022/23 financial year the centre provided emergency relief on 6123 separate occasions to more than 1200 individual clients. Those numbers represented a rise of 71 per cent compared to the previous financial year.

Western Port Community Support is at 18 High Street, Hastings.

THE weekly fresh food program at Western Port Community Support ensures people who need it have access to healthy food. Pictured are program coordinator and client support worker Colm Browne, and volunteers Ellen Cook, Melinda Mann, Rachel Carr and Chris Cook. Picture: Supplied

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Club opens social doors

FOR the members of one of the Mornington Peninsula’s newest Probus clubs, boredom in retirement is unlikely to be an issue.

The new club, Mornington Beach Combined Probus Club, is welcoming new members who have stopped working or are semi-retired and are interested in continued learning, friendship and activities.

Secretary Margaret Stephens said Probus was a way to keep mentally and physically active through social interaction and activities with

others. “It’s a great way for retired people to maintain social connection,” she said.

The clubs have monthly meetings with guest speakers, regular outings and activities, day trips and even holidays, and there are interest groups that get together between meetings.

The club meets at St Marks Church, Barkly Street, Mornington on Tuesday’s from 10am to midday.

For details call Margaret Stephens on 0425 750 825.

Primary lessons about the sea

A RECENT I Sea I Care ambassador session run by the Hastings‐based Dolphin Research Institute started off the term two programs and included peer teaching workshops with Bayside and Mornington Peninsula ambassadors at Cheltenham, Moorooduc and Rye Primary Schools.

The sessions started with communication tips and tricks, followed by some interactive oceanrelated activities about local marine species, the challenges in the marine environments, and how everyone can help protect the “blue” planet. The ambassadors practised teaching and supporting each other and became teachers of the grade one and two students.

For more detail’s on the DRI’s education programs contact education manager Ellie Collins at education@dolphinreserch.org.au or through the website at dolphinresearch.org.au/about/

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Keeping up: A new Probus club in Mornington is giving retirees a way to maintain social connections and friendship. Members of the new club include, from left, Margaret Stephens, Lutz Preusche, Evan Thomas, Gillian Nash and Janet McCahon. Picture: Gary Sissons

‘Village vibe’ loss fears from fast food repeat

A STORM is brewing in Safety Beach and Dromana, and it’s got nothing to do with the weather.

Renewed concern that a McDonalds fast food restaurant could take up residence in the redeveloped Dromana BP complex in Marine Drive has reignited a debate about whether the area needs more fast food franchises.

A planning application is now before the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council for the development of a petrol station/fast food complex on a corner site bordering Safety Beach and Dromana, despite a similar application being knocked back at the Victoria Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) in 2021.

The council, which will hold a planning application conference between “the parties” on Thursday 20 June, has revealed it received support from the Department of Transport and Planning for the proposed alteration of a new access point to the site and a new pedestrian crossing along Marine Drive.

In 2019 AA Holdings applied to demolish an existing service station,

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convenience store and the house behind it to build a new BP and convenience restaurant at the Marine Drive/Nepean Highway intersection.

It raised significant community concerns that McDonalds had intentions of moving in, and the development would increase traffic at the already busy intersection.

There were about 1000 written objections at the time, and some small business owners along Nepean Highway feared the fast food giant would drive them out of business. They said heavy traffic and litter would stifle trade and “change the whole dynamics and landscape” of the area (No fries with that, The News 14/7/20).

Now it is feared the new application to redevelop the service station has opened the way again for McDonalds.

A Facebook poll on a local community page revealed there is still strong community opposition to a McDonalds at the site, which many believe will result in increased rubbish and loss of the coastal “village vibe”. There was some support related to increased employment.

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Pier to be closed for repairs

PORTSEA pier will be closed later this month for “urgent repairs” which include replacing several supporting piles.

Parks Victoria said the work will “will prolong the life of this scenic pier, which was first constructed around the 1860s”.

The repairs are expected to take about two weeks but could be hampered by weather or delivery of materials.

In a letter to Nepean Ratepayers Association Parks said the works would impact “all activities associated with the pier and the area below the pier as

full pier closure will be required during these works”.

“Parks Victoria recognises the value of the pier to the community and is working to minimise the impact of this two-week closure - if possible and safe to do so, the pier will be opened on weekends when works are not in progress.”

The ratepayers association’s president Colin Watson said it was “obvious the pier is deteriorating due to the wave energy that comes in to it every day since the completion of the dredging”.

The 2008 channel deepening project

was designed to remove 23 million cubic metres of sand to make the entrance to Port Philip and its channels 14 metres deep.

The extra depth was required for container ships.

The project was opposed by community groups, biologists and geologists who said it would disturb marine life in the bay.

The Port of Melbourne Corporation’s channel deepening project has subsequently been blamed for increased wave activity and erosion at several bayside beaches.

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Embrace mid-winter, plunge into Nightide Queenscliff

FOR the second consecutive year, the winter solstice festival Nightide – a fire and ice themed FREE event in Queenscliff - will be held on Saturday 22 June from 5-9pm. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Queenscliff Ferry Terminal, this extraordinary celebration promises to turn the darkest night into the most electrifying experience. Wander the grounds and encounter steaming hot saunas, Peninsula Hot Spring hot tubs, ice baths and bonfires to embrace the solstice. Taste the rebellion at pop-up bars and food trucks to the mysterious mulled wine and cider bar. Let the music of Sunday Lemonade, The Sunbears and Sammy on Percussion lift your spirits. Opera singer

Lee Abrahamsen will inspire with her soul-piercing arias, cutting through the cold night air as the sky explodes with fireworks. Upgrade your Nightide experience with the ticketed event AFTERDARK, a VIP party hidden inside the luxe of the Queenscliff Ferry first floor lounge. Come along to the “official” Nightide party and warm up inside, away from the crowd and the cold.

If you’re feeling game, why not brave the icy waters of Port Phillip Bay in the inaugural FROSTBITE Solstice Swim. Theres a 500m swim for the serious swimmers and a 100m fancy dress float for the silly swimmers. Winner of the best dressed float will win a $1000 dona-

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tion to a local community group or charity, so gather your mates and have a go.

For Mornington Peninsula residents, Searoad Ferries is offering a special $30 return foot passenger ticket with an 8.40pm ferry service from Queenscliff to Sorrento to ensure guests can catch a lift home.

For anyone who purchases an AFTERDARK VIP ticket the ferry foot passenger travel to and from the event is included.

Nightide is proudly sponsored by the Borough of Queenscliff in conjunction with Searoad Ferries. More at: www.nightide.com.au

Health warnings follow sewer spill

SOUTH East Water has apologised for its second sewer spill into a natural water course on the Mornington Peninsula in four weeks but says it has not found the cause.

The first sewer spill into Tanti Creek on 5 May and was followed last Wednesday (5 June) by one that flowed down Balcombe Creek into the estuary at Mount Martha.

The water authority has a sewerage treatment plant at the corner of Craigie Road and Moorooduc Highway, Mount Martha. Balcombe Creek runs through that property and the neighbouring, The Briars Park.

People and animal owners were advised on Wednesday not to use or handle water in the creek, estuary and at Mount Martha Beach North until advised otherwise.

A SEW media release advised that the spill was contained quickly and clean up works, including water testing, were underway within hours.

Treatment and recovery services manager Carolyn Madden said the organisation was aware sewage spills could be concerning for the community and offered an apology for any “mess and potential smells”, as well as any subsequent impacts to community activities.

“Once alerted to the [latest] spill, we responded immediately to contain it. Our priority now is to continue clean up and repair works, and closely monitor the area. This includes daily water quality testing to monitor and mitigate the impacts on the environment,” she said.

“Through our sewer maintenance and monitoring program, we do everything possible to avoid spills on the peninsula. They sometimes happen because of a build-up of tree roots and fats and/or asset failure. We use thousands of sensors and systems with alarms that detect potential blockages or overflows across our network, including the peninsula, before they impact our customers or the environment.

“Unfortunately, on this occasion one of our large sewer pipes failed. We’re still looking into the cause. We’ve notified the EPA, Melbourne Water, Victorian Fishing Authority, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, and local community groups. We’ll continue to work with them on the situation and provide updates on our progress.”

Residents and visitors can stay up to date with the latest information on our Facebook page facebook.com/SEWmelbourne Liz Bell

CLEANING up: Works were underway at the Balcombe Creek estuary last week following a sewerage spill. South East Water issued a health warning for people to stay away from the creek water and Mount Martha Beach North, a dead carp was found in the creek near Uralla Road.

Pictures: Yanni (estuary) and Gary Sissons (carp)

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SBS WORLD MOVIES, 5.30pm

This Oscar Wilde adaptation, with a delicious plot full of misunderstandings and hidden truths, features male leads Rupert Everett and Jeremy Northam (pictured near left), and are supported by two of the modern age’s most consummate performers in Cate Blanchett (pictured far left) and Julianne Moore. The dialogue is of course a delight, with a splash of acerbic wit and social commentary.

This Friday night stalwart blooms with community spirit, eco-conscious ideas and a perennial devotion and enthusiasm for life’s simple pleasure: gardening. Tonight, Costa Georgiadis (pictured), the host with probably the biggest beard in the business and the enthusiasm to match it, meets a similarly avid gardener engaged in a love affair with the vibrant clivia. Shade-filled gardens pose a challenge, but Hannah Moloney finds bright hope with a leafy oasis

SUNDAY

LADIES IN BLACK

You needn’t don your Sunday best for this new six-part series, but you’ll probably be inspired to pull out some of your fancier duds after falling for this heartwarming tale of a bygone era. Birkenstocks and activewear may be unpalatable after enjoying this female-led ’60s world of fashion directed by Gracie Otto and starring her screen-star sister Miranda (pictured), along with Jessica De Gouw ( She Keeps) and American bombshell Debi Mazar (Entourage, Younger on the book and set six months after the 2018 movie, this glamorous Aussie drama unwraps the moving stories of the women running the chic Goodes Department Store

Thursday, June 13

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

FRIDAY KNIVES OUT

7MATE, 7.50pm

A famous detective investigates the untimely death of a renowned crime novelist in this comedy-mystery. Director Rian Johnson (Looper, The Last Jedi) and an all-star cast inject plenty of fun into this near-perfect whodunnit. Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig, pictured far left) investigates the eccentric

NINE (9) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Compass. (Final, PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Secret Science. (Ml, R) 1.30 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 4.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 9.55 Outta Town Adventures. 10.55 Charles I: To Kill A King. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Ancient Metropolis. (Ma, R) 2.55 Mastermind Aust. (PG, R) 3.25 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.30 Such Was Life. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Nanny Killer. (2018, Mav, R) 2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. 2.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.00 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 4. Heats. 1.40 My Way. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 DNA Family Secrets. (PGa, R) Stacey Dooley meets 34-year-old Georgina.

8.40 The Hospital: In The Deep End: Public Vs Private. (Ma) Part 2 of 3.

9.50 The Responder. (MA15+dl) Chris gets possession of Franny’s Encro phone.

10.55 SBS World News Late.

12.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R)

1.20 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

11.25 Son Of. (MA15+av) 1.05 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av, R) 2.55 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. (Mav, R) 3.50 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Mackenzie battles trust issues. 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (Return, PGal) Auditions begin as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell. Hosted by Ant and Dec.

11.15 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Frankland. (MA15+a, R) A behindthe-scenes look at HMP Frankland.

12.45 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 4. Finals.

9.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm) Follows staff and patients at the causality department of a hospital in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

10.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av)

11.20 9News Late.

11.50 The First 48. (Ma, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.35 Pointless. (PG, 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.

TEN (10)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGl) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Msv) The team tracks down a mysterious suspect targeting tourists staying in hostels. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

Miranda Otto stars in Ladies In Black

Friday, June 14

ABC (2) SBS (3)

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(9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Mal, R) 2.00 Miniseries: The Cry. (Mals, R) 3.00 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis meets the clivia king.

8.30 Silent Witness. (Ma) The Lyell team returns to the crime scene when another victim is in peril.

9.30 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson.

10.10 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

10.35 Austin. (PG, R)

11.05 ABC Late News.

11.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R)

12.10 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs: India. (PGa, R) 9.55 Outta Town Adventures. 10.55 Charles I: To Kill A King. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Such Was Life. 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (PGav, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: No One Would Tell. (2018, Mav, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Abandoned Railways From Above: York. (PG)

8.25 Secrets Of The Lost Liners: Oceanos. (PGa) Takes a look at the Oceanos

9.15 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters: Spies In The Deep. (PGal, R) The team searches a missing spy plane.

10.05 SBS World News Late.

10.35 World On Fire. (Malv)

11.35 Shadow Lines. (MA15+v, R) 3.45 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Operation Ouch! 9.00 Officially Amazing. 9.35 Dragon Ball Super. 9.50 Supernatural Academy. 10.15 The PM’s Daughter. 10.40 Phoenix Rise. 11.45 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.35am Rage. 1.35 TMNT. 2.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Hayden Quinn.

7.20 Football. AFL. Round 14. Brisbane Lions v St Kilda.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

11.15 Armchair Experts. (M)

A panel discusses all things AFL.

12.00 Boy To Man: The Cave Climbers. (PGa, R) Tim travels to Thailand.

1.00 Australia’s Amazing Homes: Urban Castles. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6am Morning

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 5. Finals.

9.45 MOVIE: Dirty Dancing. (1987, Mas, R)

A girl falls in love with a dancing teacher when she spends the summer at a holiday camp. Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey.

11.45 MOVIE: Mermaids. (1990, PGsla, R)

A quirky woman moves to a new town. Cher.

1.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

2.40 Destination WA.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

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6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R)

Hosted by Tom Gleisner.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Celebrity guests include Sarah Snook, Boy George and Miriam Margolyes. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Cowboy Kings Of Crypto. 10.30 Spiralling. Noon WorldWatch. 12.25 MOVIE: Selena. (1997, M) 2.45 Over The Black Dot. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.30 Modern Marvels: Toys. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Big Zuu Goes To Mecca. 9.40 Sex Before The Internet. 10.35 Sex Unlimited. 11.30 Ten Year Old Tom. 12.35am Bad Education. 1.10 Late Programs.

Sirocco. Continued. (1951, PG) 6.30 The Grey Fox. (1982, PG) 8.10 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 10.00 A Fish Called Wanda. (1988, M) Noon Healing. (2014, M) 2.10 Magnetic Fields. (2021, PG, Greek) 3.45 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 5.30 An Ideal Husband. (1999, PG) Rotten Scoundrels. (1988, PG) 9.30 Long Story Short. (2021) 11.20 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Road Open. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 Wolf Joe. 3.35 Nanny Tuta. 3.40 Bushwhacked! 4.05 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 7.30 MOVIE: The Care Bears Movie. (1985, PG) 8.55 MOVIE: Friday. (1995, MA15+) 10.35 Late Programs. NITV (34)

Saturday, June 15

In

Sales With LinManuel Miranda. (Ml, R) 1.25 Father Brown. (PGav, R) 2.15 Gruen. (R) 2.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.30 Tony Armstrong’s ExtraOrdinary Things. (PG, R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Australian Story: The War Pup – Quaden Bayles. (R)

6.30 Back Roads: Leeton, NSW. (R) Heather Ewart travels to Leeton.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Father Brown. (PGav) A group of bikers causes outrage.

8.15 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) DCI John Barnaby and DS Jamie Winter investigate the murder of a ballroom dancer.

9.45 A Life In Ten Pictures: Elizabeth Taylor. (Ml, R) Takes a look at Elizabeth Taylor’s life.

10.40 MOVIE: Whitney. (2018, Madl, R) Whitney Houston.

12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 10.05 Wales: Land Of The Wild. 11.00 My Unique B&B. 11.55 Destination Flavour. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.50 Vesuvius With Bettany Hughes. (PGa, R) 5.35 Cheating Hitler: Surviving The Holocaust. (PGavw, R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Jersey And Guernsey. (PGaw) It is Liberation Day across the islands. 8.25 Portillo In The Pyrenees: A Spiritual Quest. (PGav, R) Part 3 of 4. 9.20 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. (PG, R) Part 3 of 4. 10.15 Greenland: Survival At The Edge. (PG, R) 11.10 Paris Paris. (PGa) 12.10 Face To Face. (Ma, R) 2.05 The Witnesses. (Ma, R) 4.00 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 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 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. Qualifying. 2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. Pre-Race and Race 11. From Hidden Valley Raceway, NT. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 14. Adelaide v Sydney. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game. 11.00 Dream Home. (PGl, R) The first two dream homes are now complete and the couples find out what the judges think of their efforts.

12.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. Highlights.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Tales Of Aluna. A group of people lands on a magical island.

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 11.00 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 6. Heats. 1.00 Surfing Australia TV. 1.30 Business Drive. 2.00 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) 2.30 Mega Zoo. (PG, R) 3.30 The Lap. 4.30 Dogs 4 Life. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 6. Finals and the naming of the Olympic swimming team for Paris. From Brisbane Aquatic Centre.

9.30 To Be Advised.

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) Religious program.

2.30 Getaway. (PG, R) The team cruises the islands of the Caribbean on board a luxury superyacht.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R) A celebration of people and organisations.

6.00 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream. Australians share bright ideas and tips. 6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) A retriever is moping.

8.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal) The North West Ambulance Service responds to two separate calls for patients with severe burns. 11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Spiralling. 10.30 The Ice Cream Show. Noon Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup series. H’lights. 2.00 Patriot Brains. 2.55 United In Tears: The Oatlands Tragedy. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.25 Tattoo Age. 5.55 The Food That Built The World. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Icons Unearthed: The Lord Of The Rings. 10.20 Biography: KISStory. 11.55 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 7.55 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 All-Round Champion. 9.35 MOVIE: Pokémon Detective Pikachu. (2019, PG) 11.15 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.05am Rage. 1.40 TMNT. 2.25 The Legend Of Korra. 2.50 Shasha And Milo. 3.10 Hanazuki: Full Of Treasures. 3.20 Andy And The Band. 4.00 Moon And Me. 4.20 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Soft Skin. (1964, PG, French) 8.10 Sirocco. (1951, PG) 10.00 The Legend Of Ben Hall. (2017, M) 12.30pm The Mask Of Zorro. (1998, M) 3.00 The Grey Fox. (1982, PG) 4.40 Amanda. (2018, PG, French) 6.40 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 8.30 Sundown.

Sunday, June 16

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (Final, PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.25 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.25 The Secret History Of The British Garden. 3.25 Simply Nigella. (R) 3.55 Secrets Of The Museum. (R) 4.45 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 5.10 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 10.10 Wales: Land Of The Wild. 11.05 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 ParaBadminton. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Sports Woman. 3.30 Such Was Life. 3.40 Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.35 French Castles: Defying The Nazis. (R) 5.35 Cheating Hitler: Surviving The Holocaust. (PGavw, R) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 2. Qualifying. 2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 2. Pre-Race and Race 12. From Hidden Valley Raceway, NT. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Melbourne Weekender. (PG)

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)

8.00 Austin. (PG) A lunch is arranged at Austin’s home.

8.30 Ladies In Black. (Premiere, Ms) Women work at a department store.

9.20 The Split. (Mals, R) Hannah and Nathan negotiate their divorce.

10.20 Shetland. (Mal, R)

11.20 Annika. (Mav, R)

12.10 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (PG, R) 12.55 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00

Classic Countdown. (PG, R) 4.00 Landline. (R) 4.30 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Lost World Of Angkor Wat. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2.

9.20 Royal Autopsy: Henry IV – The Usurper. (Ma) Part 3 of 4. Professor Alice Roberts explores the final days and cause of death of Henry IV. 10.20 South Korea With Alexander Armstrong. (Ma, R) Part 3 of 3. 11.10 MOVIE: Watandar, My Countryman. (2022, PGal, R, Australia)

12.25 The Great Fire Of London: London Burns. (PG, R)

3.10 How To Get Fit Fast. (PGn, R)

4.05 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dream Home. (PG) 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News. 10.15 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Cronulla Riots. (Malv, R) 11.15 Born To Kill? Timothy Spencer. (MA15+av, R) 12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 2. Highlights. 1.15 Lipstick Jungle. (Ms, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R)

6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Travel Guides. (PGs) The travel guides head to Hong Kong. 8.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.00 To Be Advised. 10.00 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) A look at the latest round of football. 11.00 9News Late. 11.25 Transplant. (MA15+m) 12.15 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Mav, R)

2.10 The Lap. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Drive TV. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A fresh batch of talented and passionate amateur cooks competes to impress the judges. 8.50 Tulsa King. (Mlsv) At the Tulsa Arena, Dwight and company test out their new business plan, until a roadblock forces them to defend their turf. Tyson and his father argue about his future. Dwight gets an unexpected call. 9.40 FBI. (Mv, R) An officer is shot dead at a pawn shop along with the store’s owner. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30

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5.00

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

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5.25 Alone Denmark. 6.35 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 MH370: The Lost Flight. 9.30 WWE Legends. (Return) 11.05 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Scoob! (2020, PG) 9.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Doctor Who. 10.50 Merlin. 11.35 BTN High. 11.40 Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake. 1.45am Critters TV. 1.55 Operation Ouch! 2.25 Holly Hobbie. 2.50 Hank Zipzer. 3.15 Odd Squad. 3.40 Andy And The Band. 3.55 Close. 4.00 Moon And Me. 4.20 Teletubbies. 4.35 Late Programs.

Morning Programs. 6.50 An Ideal Husband. (1999, PG) 8.45 Amanda. (2018, PG, French) 10.40 Long Story Short. (2021, M) 12.30pm Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. (1988, PG) 2.35 Soft Skin. (1964, PG, French) 4.45 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 6.35 Queen Bees. (2021, PG) 8.30 Breaking News In Yuba County. (2021, MA15+) 10.20 Julieta. (2016, M, Spanish) 12.10am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Kickin’ Back With Gilbert McAdam. 12.30 MOVIE: The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course. (2002, PG) 2.05 MOVIE: Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 3.40 Going Places. 4.35 Westwind: Djalu’s Legacy. 6.10 News. 6.20 Animal Babies. 7.30 Homesteads. 8.30 MOVIE: Mr Untouchable. (2007, MA15+) 10.10 MOVIE: Bullet. (1996, MA15+) 11.55 Late Programs. NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Escape To The Country. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.45 The Highland Vet. 3.45 Bondi Vet. 4.45 Escape To The Country. 5.45

(R) 3.00 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. For The Love Of Dogs: India. (R) 10.00 Outta Town Adventures. 11.00 Photos That Changed The World. (R) 12.00 Finding Home. (R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 No Body Recovered. (Ma, R) 2.55 Mastermind. (R) 3.25 Such Was Life. 3.35 Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Stories Of Power. (Premiere) 4.10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 2.30

Following The Drug Money. (PG, R) 12.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 1.50 The Secret History Of The British Garden. (R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (PGas, R) 8.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) It is the start of the Platinum Jubilee.

9.20 24 Hours In Emergency: Hope Springs Eternal. (Ma, R) A 79-year-old man collapses in his garage. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Of Money And Blood. (MA15+l) 12.45 Sisi. (MA15+s, R) 2.40 Vaccine: The Inside Story. (Ma, R) 4.20 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Dream Home. (PGl) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown. 9.10 9-1-1. (Final, M) While Bobby’s fate remains uncertain, Athena embarks on a mission to uncover the truth.

10.10 S.W.A.T. (Mav) A home invasion turns deadly.

11.10 The Latest: Seven News.

11.40 Police Custody USA: Wall Of Silence. (Malv, R)

12.40 The Event. (Mav, R) 1.35 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Love Road. (2023, Mls) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Do You Want To Live Forever. Part 1 of 4.

8.50 Limitless With Chris Hemsworth: Stress-Proof. (Premiere, PGa) A look at how people can live better for longer.

10.00 Footy Classified. (M) 11.00 9News Late.

11.30 La Brea. (Mav) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.05 Hello SA. (PG) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 Lloyd Langford:

Tuesday, June 18

ABC (2) SBS (3)

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(9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Secret Science. (Ml, R) 10.30 Monday’s Experts. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Mv, R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. (PG, R) 4.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Animals. (PGa, R) 9.55 Outta Town Adventures. (Final) 10.25 Because We Have Each Other. (Mal) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 A Shot In A Starry Night: Van Gogh Case. (Ma, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Stories Of Power. 4.15 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30

(PG, R)

10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 Monday’s Experts. (R) 12.25 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.40 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.30 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.25 Landline. (R) 4.55 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Stephen Curry. (PGas)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: Breaking Good – Mafia Kids. Takes a look at Italy’s mafias. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.15 Unbroken. (MA15+l)

12.55 Miniseries: The Night Logan Woke Up. (MA15+ns, R) 4.10 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Dream Home. (PG) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

9.00 The Good Doctor. (Ma) Shaun and Lea struggle to balance their parental duties with their personal lives.

10.00 Ambulance: Code Red. (M) A truck crashes into a railway bridge.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Real Manhunter: The Murder Of Krystal Hart. (Madv, R)

12.30 The Disappearance. (Ma, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Paramedics. (Mam) A star footballer needs help.

8.30 Under Investigation: For The Love Of Eden. (Ma) Liz Hayes and the team take a look at the 2015 death of Tasmanian teen Eden Westbrook. 9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl, R)

11.50 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.35 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.30 Business Drive. (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.

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6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) The team delves into the world of cage fighting after the body of a US Navy officer is discovered missing an eye. 10.35 10’s Late News. 11.00 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Cryptoland. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 UFOs. 1.05 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 1.15 Untold Australia. 2.20 Our Stories: Connecting With Country. 2.50 Kickin’ Back With Gilbert McAdam. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.25 Underground Worlds. 6.20 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Dark Side Of The Ring. 11.30 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 8.45 BTN Newsbreak. 8.50 Deadly Mission: Shark. 9.20 Planet Expedition. 10.10 Doctor Who. 10.55 Merlin. 11.40 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.30am Rage. 1.30 Critters TV. 1.40 Operation Ouch! 2.10 Holly Hobbie. 2.30 Late Programs.

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6am The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg. Continued. (1964, PG, French) 6.30 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 8.10 Queen Bees. (2021, PG) 10.00 Julieta. (2016, M, Spanish) 11.50 The Zookeeper’s Wife. (2017, M) 2.15pm Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 4.05 Roxane. (2019, PG, French) 5.45 A Friendly Tale. (2020, PG, French) 7.40 The Lady In The Van. (2015, M) 9.35 Non Grata. (2021, M, Danish) 11.20 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.05 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 7.30 The Kings. 8.30 The Rap Game UK. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.20 Rugby League. English Super League. Hull FC v Leeds Rhinos. Replay. 12.20am Late Programs.

Wednesday, June 19

TV (2)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. (PGa, R) 4.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.15 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Animals. (PGa, R) 10.10 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 11.05 Icons. (PGalv, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Such Was Life. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Stories Of Power. (PG) 4.15 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG)

8.30 Gruen. Presented by Wil Anderson. 9.05 Austin. (PG, R) A lunch is arranged at Austin’s home.

9.35 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by Adam Hills.

10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Wreck. (MA15+v, R) 12.50 Grand Designs New Zealand. (Ml, R) 1.35 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Hunt For Truth: Tasmanian Tiger. (PG) Part 2 of 2. 8.30 Fly With Me. (Ml) Part 2 of 2. Explores the lively, important but neglected history of the women who changed the world while flying it.

9.30 This Town. (MA15+dl) Dante embraces danger as he seeks out experiences to fuel his songwriting.

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Don’t Leave Me. (MA15+a) 1.15 UFOs. (PGas, R) 3.45 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 8.45 BTN Newsbreak. 8.50 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.15 Robot Wars. 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.00 Merlin. 11.45 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.35am Rage. 1.40 Critters TV. 1.50 Late Programs.

FAMILY (22) 6am A Friendly Tale. Continued. (2020, PG, French) 7.40 The Great Dictator. (1940, PG) 10.00 Nothing To Laugh About. (2021, M, Norwegian) 11.55 Odd Thomas. (2013, M) 1.45pm The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg. (1964, PG, French) 3.25

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.00 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) Hosted by Lee Mack.

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Talking Footy. A look at the week’s AFL news, hosted by Trent Cotchin, Joel Selwood and Mitch Cleary.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)

12.00 Dracula. (MA15+hv)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Going In Style. (2017, Ml, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Ml) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGl) Keiren’s all-night party plans are in jeopardy after a collision with a snowbank.

9.30 Footy Classified. (M) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues. 10.30 9News Late.

11.00 See No Evil. (Ma) 11.50 The Equalizer. (Mav, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.35 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 8.40 NCIS: Sydney. (Mdv) The suspicious death of an old drug squad colleague pulls Evie back into a secret undercover operation.

9.40 FBI: International. (Mv) Ex-FBI agent Bill Cormack resurfaces.

10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Story Of. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Gaycation. 1.25 Rivals. 2.20 The Inside Story. 2.50 Where Are You Really From? 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.25 Underground Worlds. 6.20 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Point Break. (1991, M) 10.45 MOVIE: The New Corporation. (2020, M) 12.40am Late Programs.

Stand together and help the homeless

I experienced homelessness as a young woman (Women’s group targets housing crisis, The News 6/6/24). Unless you have that lived experience, you cannot know how debilitating it is to not have a space of one’s own.

Each day was a fight for survival, simply maintaining hygiene, enough food and a relatively safe place to sleep. Add the social, economic and personal impacts and it is very difficult to maintain motivation and any sense of self.

I was appalled to read that homelessness especially among older women is such a big a problem on the Mornington Peninsula and urge the community to stand together to ensure that there is adequate housing for those among us who are suffering from homelessness.

Lynn Carpenter, Rosebud

Everyone needs a home

It’s deeply troubling how society often dismisses those experiencing homelessness as a problem for governments to handle. Money from local, state, or federal governments can never fully address the issue.

We face a crisis that demands immediate attention: tents on foreshores, people living in cars, couch surfing, or sleeping on park benches is not just a troubling sight—it’s a heart-wrenching reality for those who endure it (Women’s group targets housing crisis, The News 4/6/24).

The urgency of this crisis cannot be overstated. While services like mobile showers, hairdressing, food services, and clothes washing offer some relief, they only reach a fraction of those in need.

Addressing homelessness is undoubtedly challenging, but we must face it with determination. These qualities are not just important—they are essential. Regardless of their circumstances, everyone deserves a place to call home.

Anne Kruger, Rye

Family approach

I immigrated from India in 1970 and have made Australia my home. I am also 86 years old, so hope I have the wisdom of age.

I have seen this country change over the years with a widening economic divide. The most visual evidence has been an increasing number of homeless; living on footpaths, side alleys and public places that may offer some means of shelter. What we see on the streets is supported by vast media and academic attention.

It is complex social issue and one that requires sensitivity and agility.

It also requires much thought to identify and address the root causes and how programs of early intervention can be put in place.

Members of the public are generally sympathetic. Many like me will turn their heads and express sadness at what they see. Wishing for solutions but feeling helpless.

Academics research the topics and politicians look at opportunities to address social issues, arguably within the context of securing votes. Many causes are identified, all pointing the finger at each other, but no one prepared to own and point the finger towards themselves as accountable for action.

Yes, there are many issues that take up our minds pace, and the nature of our social media communication means that these are fast moving in terms of priority of the day.

In thinking of homelessness, I think about what circumstances lead up to that moment of leaving housing. How did that turning point occur?

One area of focus that I find missing is that of building a strong family unit. Family units have the uniting factor of offering care, support, and guidance. Often policies focus on the individual, and the language of family becomes redundant. How can we bring back this focus within our community and advocate for stronger support?

Hemant Gokhale, Seaford

Council take charge

Many thanks to those letter writers and to Cr Anthony Marsh for keeping this issue of the Harry

Potter matter under review (Coming soon: Potter’s pre-election review; Potter review needed to restore faith in shire; Community misled (Letters), The News 4/6/24).

This Harry Potter thing is merely the large tip of an even larger iceberg, being the extent of dominance that Mornington Peninsula Shire Council officers have over council itself. Council has become a mere rubber stamp to whatever is bowled up be officers.

The weasel words about a thorough investigation and planned review of council processes are nothing more than a sop to shut the protesters up.

What is needed urgently is for all councillors to take their job by the scruff of the neck and assert their combined authority over all staff, including what I regard as the overpaid CEO.

This should start with a drastic review of titles and salary packages. The upper echelon of staff is over paid by a large margin. In former days, the top staffer was called the town clerk. He [or she] was not badged as somebody thought to rub shoulders with captains of industry. They are not of that ilk and, in my opinion, there is not a job in municipal administration that warrants a salary over $300,000.

Make a start by putting some of these prima donnas down from their perches and get back to the basics of roads, rubbish and reserves.

Barry James Rumpf, McCrae

Golf is good

Well, well, well. So, the people who play at Mount Martha golf course (and it’s not only the members of the golf club) are benefitting from the “largesse” of Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. Yes we are (Questions over golf ‘shire subsidy’ claim, The News 14/5/24).

Unlike those at private clubs, I have played with every lady member of our club, as well as many of the men. And after our competition we all get together in our kitchen and make lunch and coffee and chat and laugh for a few hours while our wonderful committee work out the results. (Council won’t extend NBN to our room). We are healthy, don’t rely on aged care providers to help us sit at home and watch the telly, and save our council and government lots of money. It’s a wonderful, friendly club, and we’d love to get more members.

The cost of keeping healthy if you join Mount Martha Golf Club is a fraction of the cost of a private club, so why not give us a try?

Wendy Doyle, Mornington

Colliding with kangaroos

With regards to the plight of the kangaroos at Cape Schanck, I have had the occasion to travel between Flinders and Cape Schanck around dawn in recent times. During these travels, on three occasions I have had an altercation with the resident kangaroos (‘Nightmare’ road to cape, The News 4/6/24).

Twice, while stationary, I had kangaroos slam into my vehicle - I suspect the animals were in a state of panic.

The third time, aware of the dangers and travelling slowly, a rather large ‘roo shot out from the vegetation and dead-heated the front of my vehicle, putting a rather large dent in the bonnet. We locked eyes for a brief moment as it gradually hopped away.

The problem is that the vegetation has been allowed to grow right to the edge of the bitumen, leaving little pockets of grassed areas between the bushes. The kangaroos feed in these small patches and when surprised by a vehicle they dart out onto the road.

It is absolutely lunacy to let the road be so overgrown [and] that is why so many kangaroo’s meet their end on this stretch of road.

Everywhere else in the state where kangaroos are plentiful, there is a substantial divide between the road and the vegetation. There is no doubt there is going to be a major accident, even a fatality, when a surprised motorist swerves to miss a kangaroo. Recently I saw a young driver with the best part of his commodore destroyed even when travelling at 60kph, it was fatal for the kangaroo.

So, if you care and want to save the Cape Schanck kangaroos petition Mornington Peninsula Shire Council to do something about the overhanging vegetation and give the motorist and the kangaroos a chance.

Max Bryant, Hastings

Tree plan applause

One of the simplest and cheapest tactics to reduce carbon dioxide in the air is to plant trees. It is therefore pleasing that Mornington Peninsula Shire is endeavouring to stop further tree loss on the Peninsula and, in fact, trying to increase the tree coverage (Bid to avoid tree ‘recession’, The News 4/6/24).

Australia has a deplorable record of deforestation so any attempt by bodies such as our shire to address this issue needs to be encouraged and supported. Ross Hudson, Mount Martha

Power games

The role of councillor requires many skills, but the majority showed a lack of skill when Frankston Council finalised its 2024/25 budget.

After weeks of collective work and receiving public input, councillors schedule finalising the budget for 3 June. The day before a four-page amendment was emailed proposing major changes to the previously agreed position. Change is part of decision making and the will of the majority must be respected.

However, the way in which change is achieved impacts organisation culture, reflects the skill and values, or lack of, from the individuals involved and, when mishandled, has the potential to stimulate responsive actions. Effective governance bodies usually have “no surprises” as an important operating value.

By proposing significant late changes and only advising some other councillors by email on Sunday 2 June, an effective “ambush” was established. Why not phone them, explain the intentions and show respect? It was apparent the numbers clearly favoured the proponents of the changes, but by taking a power approach a needless “we win/you lose” scenario was created. Any notion of trust and respect would have been destroyed. For what purpose?

The community is aware Frankston Council has had its issues in the past. A municipal monitor was appointed during the term of the last council.

All communities need a council which understands good governance, is respectful, and works effectively.

Needlessly playing power games can lead to like responses, and a return to the destructive environment seen in Frankston in the past. It was sad to see and made me question my previous thinking.

I thought the current mayor and all of the councillors were better than this. Maybe in some cases I was wrong.

Hopefully, with constructive leadership major change can be managed better in the future. Ian Robins, Frankston

Reduce excise

An electric sign outside Frankston railway station states that Frankston Council will commence prosecuting users of vapes and cigarette smokers. This is a positive policy by the council to stop vaping and cigarette smoking, which is prevalent in Frankston, especially among young people. Vape smoking can be seen openly around Frankston station and even on buses. Illegal cigarettes (chop chop) are being sold in shops in Young Street which are supplying young people with cheap cigarettes at a time when the government is losing revenue because of these cheap under the counter cigarette sales. This is a positive step by the Frankston Council as is the Albanese [federal] government’s proposed ban on vapes and calls for a permit system to be introduced in Victoria to regulate the cigarette industry to stop the cheap tobacco trade which organised crime is controlling, which is causing the shop fires in other suburbs. What really needs to happen to stop smokers using cheap cigarettes and stop organised crime from the cigarette selling industry is to cut the excise on cigarettes. Russell Morse, Karingal

Look North for help

I write to your newspaper on behalf of the notfor-profit Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia (MIFA) with a very specific request.

Anyone impacted in any way by mental illness issues should reach out and seek help.

We know that there are 154,000 people with a severe and complex mental illness who are - in essence - missing out on support.

We have a very strong view at MIFA that it is time to do better. Without doubt, Australia’s current mental health system is fragmented and, sadly, utterly dysfunctional.

People with mental illness issues, which includes schizophrenia, have been woefully neglected by governments. It has been going on for literally decades

Too many people with mental illness are falling through the gaps and are not getting the right support when they actually need it.

It is estimated that half the people living in the community with schizophrenia get no community support whatsoever. It is just not good enough.

As part of our awareness initiative, we want to highlight that the vast majority of violence that happens in the community - around 96 per centis carried out by people who do not experience a complex mental health situation. We would like to emphasise it is critical that if you are affected by a mental illness issue, you reach out and get the support you need.

The Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia has a key not-for-profit network called Finding North. It has become a growing community on the internet, to link people with mental health issues with others in a similar situation, so they can share their experiences.

To get more information, just go to findingnorth.org.au

Tony Stevenson, national CEO Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia.

Jumper bump: Damage to a car following a collision with a kangaroo on the road near Cape Schanck. Picture: Supplied

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Councillor Oates shows his teeth

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

CR. OATES has given written notice of his intention to move at next Friday’s meeting of the Shire Council that the services of the engineer be dispensed with.

Coming from the source it does, ratepayers will look askance at the motives prompting such a proposal.

It can be taken for granted that the mover will attempt to put forward many plausible arguments in an endeavour to gain his ends. Plausibility is his strong point, but it should not be difficult for reasonably astute men to penetrate the veneer and expose the apparent rancour and bitterness underlying the whole business.

Cr. Oates cherishes no love for the Shire Engineer and never did. The present officer is a daily reminder to Cr. Oates of a lost cause.

It was Cr. Oates who fought so stubbornly in attempting to defeat the will of the council in employing a permanent engineer.

Whether he fought fairly on that occasion is best known to his colleagues of that day. Opinions differ as to where the line of demarcation should be drawn between fair and unfair tactics in a public man.

That there should be any variance in the code of honor observed between man and man and men acting in a public capacity does not appeal as being tenable.

Cr. Oates is always out to win, but did not win on the occasion under notice, and the present Shire Engineer is tangible evidence of his defeat.

Now, after many days, Cr. Oates moves for his dismissal. The proposal

would have come better from any one of his fourteen colleagues.

Only within the last few weeks Cr. Oates has been in bitter conflict with the Shire Engineer over matters quite outside the council.

They fought as Citizen Oates and Citizen Lazarus, and Citizen Oates emerged from the conflict with a whole skin but a bent reputation as an infallible oracle.

If he expects to effect repairs to his wounded vanity by applying the balm of Retaliation, he is certainly using the wrong ointment.

Cr. Oates is treading on very dangerous ground when he takes action calculated to damage the reputation of a professional man and a public officer.

With his well-known animus against the Shire Engineer, he should have been the last to move. If the Engineer no longer retains the confidence of the Council there are fourteen other councillors who are aware of the facts that the quarry does not pay; that the Council’s coffers are empty, and that the Frankston Riding in particular, is hopelessly “up against it” financially.

But the, other councillors don’t blame the Engineer for all the sins of commission and omission that apparently have come home to roost.

They remember that Cr. Oates fathered the quarry from its inception; that he gave the then consulting engineer carte blanche regarding its establishment and equipment.

They are also aware that the quarry plant is obsolete and requires an expenditure of several thousand pounds before satisfactory results can be expected.

Cr. Oates knows that the quarry was in difficulties long before the present Shire Engineer ever heard of Frankston. As for the general finances of the shire, Cr. Oates, who has a long memory, will recall the incident in the Mechanics’ Hall three years ago when he ridiculed the warning given by Cr. Wells that a halt should be called in expenditure.

He will remember laughing to scorn Cr. Wells’ suggestion that the bank passbook of the shire gave a reasonable index to the real financial position of the finances.

“No real business man,” he contended, “would ever go to his passbook to ascertain his financial resources.”

Perhaps not, but the bank book has a rather annoying trick of revealing unpleasant truths.

Had Cr. Oates paid more heed to the figures in the council’s bank book the present position might have been rendered less acute.

The real fact is that Cr. Oates has encouraged large expenditure on all and every conceivable occasion, quite regardless of where the money was to come from.

He failed to insist on an equitable revaluation of the Frankston Riding, and now the inevitable has happened. Frankston is crying out for a comprehensive scheme of private street construction, which could be financed on an independent basis, and without further embarrassing the present position.

Cr. Oates has not vision enough to see the direct benefits that would accrue therefrom in added population and increased revenue from rates by

this progressive move.

He is too busy with his private vendetta to do justice to the town and district.

What direful charge Cr. Oates intends levelling against the Shire Engineer has not been divulged. His statements, whatever they may be, would require to be more’ accurate than his recent declaration in connection with a resolution passed by the Memorial Committee.

If he can rid himself and the council of the permanent engineer he intends to move for the appointment of a consulting engineer, despite the fact that the present permanent officer has been a cheaper proposition than the part-time officer.

The Carrum Borough Council had the same experience. They recently appointed a permanent engineer, finding that it was cheaper to do so than continue their old method of securing the casual services of an outside officer.

Cr. Oates wants to get rid of the present Shire Engineer. Why? Certainly not on the score of economy.

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MR. F. Taylor, proprietor of the well-patronised “Grange Dairy,” Bay Street, Frankston, was judge at the Brighton Poultry Show, held on Friday last.

In the past Mr. Taylor has proved himself to be a capable and impartial adjudicator, while his qualities of discernment have won for him no little degree of popularity.

Again, on the occasion under review, his keen judgment gave all-round satisfaction to the various exhibitors. It is also of interest to

record that on the previous day at the Victorian Poultry and Kennel Club’s Show, which eventuated in Wirth’s Park Melbourne, Mr. Taylor’s famous poultry exhibits secured seven first prizes, two seconds, and two Champion Blue Ribbons. We congratulate Mr. Taylor on so conspicuous a success.

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THE Boys’ Home, Frankston, narrowly escaped destruction by fire early on Sunday morning, June 8. It appears that a fire broke out in the kitchen attached to the home, and only for one of the boys, who happened to be awake and smelt smoke, something more serious might have happened.

However, the lad quickly aroused the Inmates, and the boys, under the direction of the superintendent. (Mr. W. Minton) and. Mrs. Minton, having been trained at fire drill, were able to extinguish the fire, but not before a portion of the building and some of the personal property of Mr. and. Mrs. Minton. had been destroyed.

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WE are reliably informed that Charles Lawrey, of Cranbourne Road, Frankston, who some time back met with a serious accident to his eye, now sufficiently recovered to warrant the specialists believing that he still have about a quarter sight in the injured eye, and it is further hoped that as time goes on this will materially increase. This is certainly pleasing news, as at first it was thought that the eye would have to be removed.

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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 11 & 13 Jun 1924

SOUTHERN PENINSULA NEWS scoreboard

Stonecats celebrate, Rosebud rise to challenge

MPNFL

By Brodie Cowburn

MEN'S DIV ONE

FRANKSTON YCW picked up a huge win over rival Pines last weekend. Just three senior games were played across the MPFNL over the Kings’ Birthday long weekend. The Stonecats’ clash with Pines was a catch-up game from round six.

Eric Bell Reserve hosted the match on Saturday. After a tight first half, Frankston YCW led by eight points at half-time.

A dominant third quarter put the result beyond doubt. Frankston YCW piled on six goals and managed to hold Pines to just two behinds. They opened up a 46 point lead, which proved too much to overcome.

Pines had a better final term, but still succumbed to defeat. Frankston YCW won 8.6 (54) to 12.17 (89).

Luke Paynter, Luca Goonan, and Riley D’Arcy were YCW’s best. D’Arcy booted five goals.

Rosebud scored an impressive win over Sorrento on Saturday.

Rosebud led at every break of play at David Macfarlane Reserve last weekend. They stretched their three point lead into 14 at half-time, and 38 at three-quarter-time.

After a better final quarter by the Sharks, Rosebud ran out 20-point winners. The final scoreboard read 10.12 (72) to 13.14 (92).

Stephen Cumming, Will Gown, William Hartung, Nic Sakalis, and Jake Carosella were named Rosebud’s best. Kirk Dickson and Blake Kuipers kicked three goals each.

Dromana closed out the round with a comfortable 13.18 (96) to 6.7 (43) win over Red Hill.

A ten-goals-to-one first half put the result beyond all doubt.

Billy Quigley, Billy Geurts, Ryan Morrison, Jake Aarts, and Sam Fowler were listed in Dromana’s best. Fowler scored four goals and Aarts booted three.

Red Hill’s reserves fared much better on Sunday. The Hillmen smashed Dromana by 98 points - 4.1 (25) to 18.15 (123). Rosebud’s twos beat Sorrento 2.5 (17) to 9.13 (67) on Saturday.

Stonecats pounce: Frankston YCW were too good for Pines, picking up a 35-point win. Pictures: Craig Barrett

’Buds repel Seaford challenge

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

ROSEBUD took a giant step towards promotion from State 5 South with Saturday’s gritty 2-1 win over title rival Seaford United at North Seaford Reserve.

Neither side was at full strength in this all-action affair but that took nothing away from a great spectacle in front of a large crowd.

Seaford keeper Hayden Hicks left the senior squad the night before the game, Michael Nobbs and Nathan Meade were holidaying while Wisey Barakzoi and Sam Luxford were injured.

For the first time in Logan Johnston’s short senior career the youngster joined experienced Paul Aitchison in a makeshift central defensive unit in front of new first-choice keeper Alfonso Cardinale.

Rosebud was without Dave Greening, who was competing in an international masters athletics meet in Fiji while Nathan Yole and Frank Barrett were overseas.

That left Mark Pagliarulo to fly the flag up front flanked by the pace and guile of Caleb Davies on the right and Davis Markulin on the left.

In the 24th minute Seaford struck the opening blow.

Rosh Livera drove in a teasing cross that Naseer Mohammad headed on and Josh Vega reacted quickly to head in past Rosebud keeper Colin McCormack from close range.

McCormack was the busier of the two keepers in the first half and in the 34th minute outstanding Seaford midfielder Backy Barakzoi forced the Rosebud custodian into a point-blank parry from a tight angle on the left.

In the 42nd minute the first real threat to the Seaford goal came from Rosebud midfielder Jhai Watts who whipped in a firm curling free-kick across the defence and threatening to sneak in at the far post until Cardinale tipped the ball wide at full stretch.

But three minutes later Cardinale charged off his line and grabbed the ball in both hands while clattering into two players.

The ball jarred loose eventually setting up Pagliarulo for a tap-in and an unlikely equaliser right on half-time.

The second half was just six minutes old when the timing and athleticism of Davis Markulin had a major bearing on the outcome.

Cardinale didn’t react quickly enough as a high floating cross came over from the right but Markulin had read the flight perfectly rising high to

head home before Cardinale could get there.

Five minutes later Seaford should have levelled.

Referee Con Alba pointed to the spot after Davies handled inside the area.

Seaford striker Blake Hicks watched in disbelief as his first attempt to convert was saved by McCormack and Hicks sent the rebound into orbit.

In the 82nd minute the tireless Barakzoi played in Johnston but he couldn’t connect cleanly and McCormack blocked then gathered but the miss of the match came two minutes later.

Hicks was on the right when he sent over an inch-perfect cross and with the goal at his mercy Mohammad somehow headed wide.

That was Seaford’s last chance to grab a point leaving table-topping Rosebud to celebrate a crucial win in an intriguing championship chase.

In other State 5 games Mount Eliza had a fine 5-2 away win over Pakenham United with goals from Ray Amiri (2), Fraser Keon, Cohan King and Austin McEwen while Aspendale strolled to a 5-0 away win over Endeavour Hills Fire.

Aspendale got off to a flier in the second minute through captain Matthew Bruce who finished a slick interpassing move involving Gianluca Bozzo and Dom Paul.

But it was in the second half that the visitors did the most damage.

Bruce pounced on a defensive error in the 46th minute then squared the ball to Paul who made it 2-0 from just

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inside the box.

In the 62nd minute Taylan Yidirim’s measured cross set up Bozzo who stabbed the ball home to make it 3-0 and the first of substitute Koray Yildirim’s double came in the 73rd minute when the ball was squared to him for an easy finish.

His second goal came in the 86th minute when he gained possession inside the area then rounded Endeavour keeper Josh Permal before sliding the ball home from a tight angle.

Mount Martha lost 3-1 away to FC Noble Hurricanes with Daniel Bancroft scoring for the visitors.

The scoreline flattered the home side and was aided by a penalty in injury time that led to the second caution and sending off of Mount Martha captain Adam Steele.

Mount Martha senior assistant Charlie Platt claimed that Steele asked the referee what the penalty was for and this was interpreted as dissent.

In VPL1 Langwarrin won its first game at Lawton Park since February when it defeated George Cross 3-2 on Friday night which is symptomatic of an unusual amount of away fixtures rather than poor form.

Langy striker Archie Macphee gave the home side a 1-0 lead in the 21st minute when he deftly angled a low cross from the right past Georgies keeper Aydin Sayan.

In the 36th minute Langy captain Rogan McGeorge intercepted a pass in midfield then sent Brad Blumenthal down the right.

Blumenthal’s cutback found Macphee who took a touch then hit

a low right-foot shot past Sayan to make it 2-0.

George Cross hit back in controversial fashion in the 44th minute.

The referee ignored an offside flag and when Jordan Tucker’s cross from the right wasn’t dealt with by Langwarrin’s defence Otman Benhaddou was at the far post to finish from point-blank range.

It was game on when the visitors equalised in the 54th minute thanks to an unexpected howler from Langy keeper Griffin Bambach who allowed a long-range Lochlan Reus free-kick to go in between his legs and into goal.

But Langy had an answer in the form of Japanese import Ryo Takahashi and what a reply this was.

In the 60th minute Luke Goulding played a long diagonal ball from the right to Tom Youngs.

He laid it off to James Kelly who sent Takahashi scooting down the left.

Takahashi cut inside an opponent and let fly from just inside the box sending the ball rocketing into the far corner with Sayan helpless to stop it.

That completed a double for the home side who had beaten Georgies 2-1 at City Vista Reserve earlier in the season.

In State 1 news Mornington’s disappointing year continued with a 2-1 away loss to Banyule City last weekend.

Jack Allan scored for Mornington.

In State 2 news Peninsula Strikers drew 0-0 with Hampton East Brighton at Dendy Park on Saturday.

The best chance of the match fell to Noah Musso in the 80th minute.

His angled run was matched by a Taylan Geylan through ball but Musso’s first-time shot was saved by Hampton keeper Bernie Paris who flung out a leg and blocked.

Skye United lost 1-0 away to Bentleigh United Cobras on Saturday and is embroiled in a relegation battle in second-bottom spot on the table.

In State 3 news Frankston Pines remains winless and last in the league six points behind second-bottom Elwood City who beat Pines 3-2 at Monterey Reserve last Friday night.

Mathieu Mahindo and Reshad Nahimzada scored for Pines.

In State 4 news a second-half blitz saw Baxter overrun Keysborough in a 5-2 victory at Baxter Park on Saturday with striker Jack Elliott stealing the plaudits with a four-goal haul.

Daniel Taylor was Baxter’s other goalscorer.

Head coach Kevin “Squizzy” Tay-

lor signed Fijian international Anish Khem late last week.

Khem, 30, is a former Suva and Rewa winger or full-back who has played for Fiji at full international and under-23 levels.

Khem first hit the Victorian scene in February last year when he signed for Frankston Pines.

Chelsea blew a two-goal lead when drawing 2-2 with visitors Keysborough on Saturday.

Adam Bartosy scored for Chelsea. Monash University maintained its title push with a come-from-behind 4-3 win over Somerville Eagles at Monash last weekend.

A Howie Anderson volley and a Conor Mcfall shot from the edge of the box had the Eagles 2-1 up at halftime but Monash emphasised its title credentials with a second-half onslaught that proved too much for the visitors.

Monash stormed to a 4-2 lead before Tom Simmons was brought down inside the area and Mcfall converted.

Mentone lost 2-1 away to promotion hopeful Endeavour United at Reema Reserve on Saturday.

The visitors had the worst possible start conceding in the first minute when Endeavour skipper Dario Maia’s pace got him past Cameron Ironside and Mentone keeper Quinn Carter before finishing well.

Mentone responded almost immediately equalising four minutes later after excellent interpassing ended with striker Marcus Spivey taking a touch before arrowing a fine low shot past home team custodian Christian Morales.

Despite Mentone having the majority of the play it was the home side that went in front after 33 minutes when Maia’s cut back found Dejan Radojicic who bundled the ball home.

Mentone’s Tyler Pollard hit the bar before half-time with Endeavour’s defence holding firm in the second half to secure the win.

Next weekend is a catch-up round throughout the State Leagues and with no local club in action the only show in town is the VPL1 clash at Lawton Park on Saturday with home side Langwarrin expecting a large attendance.

NEXT WEEK’S GAME

Saturday 15 June, 3pm: Langwarrin v Melbourne City, Lawton Park

Winning ways: Ryo Takahashi (left) scored a stunning winning goal for Langwarrin on Friday night while Rosebud’s matchwinner on Saturday came from Davis Markulin. Pictures: Darryl Kennedy

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