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Shires passes record $326.3m budget
Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire
councillors have adopted a record budget of $326.3m amid growing community angst over cuts to arts, culture, and environmental programs.
Deputy mayor Paul Pingiaro conceded some “tough decisions” were needed to move the council forward, noting “there was a lot of things that we can always do better - but moving
forward, that’s what we’ll do as an organisation”.
“What we have in front of us is a budget that will hopefully deliver quite a few savings - they’re unrealised at the moment, the work’s getting done, and if the work gets done, we can open up to new possibilities for this council to fund,” he said.
Among the priorities will be $13.1m for road maintenance – a 72 per cent increase on last year, and a further $500,000 will be allocated to
community safety and crime prevention.
Key themes featured include protecting the Green Wedge, enhancing coastal infrastructure, improving environmental resilience, upgrading stormwater systems, and increasing support for families and young people.
Big wins will also be delivered through the Capital Works Program, totalling $50.7m.
Among the projects include the
$8.375m – Emil Madsen Reserve Pavilion (soccer/netball); $2.45m –Peninsula Trail: Baxter to Somerville; $1.287m – Netball courts in Sorrento; $890k – Dromana Bowls Club subsidence rectification; $900k – Canadian Bay car park; as well as $407k – Birdrock Beach Access restoration, and $297k – Beleura Cliff Path drainage and access works.
Five million dollars will also be invested in climate and environmental initiatives, as well as $4m in grants,
sponsorships and subsidies to build a stronger community.
Another key feature of the budget is the launch of the Visitor Economy Partnership – a $200,000 initiative co-funded with the state government. This includes $2m already secured for The Briars redevelopment, as well as unlocking access to major state and federal tourism funding, and continuing to support local events, businesses, and tourism growth.
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Timor-Leste supporters vow to continue despite shire funds cut
sential and “we will continue”.
Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au
Seemingly above the fray is another group that has lost their funding; the Mornington Peninsula Friends of Lospalos Incorporated. Rather than heading to the next council meeting with placards, this group has quietly and calmly put forward their case for shire support, while a community groundswell has plugged the funding loss and ensured their ongoing work.
The Mornington Peninsula Friends of Lospalos was first established by the council in 2000 when the now Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmao visited local governments throughout Australia establishing “friendship groups”; pairings of Australian local governments with local governments in the fledging nation.
These friendship groups were formed in the wake of the human and material destruction left by the departing Indonesian authorities after the 1999 independence vote. Ninety-five percent of schools were destroyed, 70% of all dwellings, 75% of health-
* Terms and conditions apply PROTESTS continue to rage at every council meeting over a multitude of funding cuts made at the council’s 6 May meeting. Gone is the shire’s Climate Emergency Plan, and financial cuts have been made across arts and cultural programs. Compounding the situation is a determination to largely discontinue the contentious hand beach cleaning program, much to the dismay of its ardent and passionate supporters. The result has been rolling omni-protests covering a multitude of issues.
care and 40% of agriculture.
The spirit of friendship between the two nations was seen as a natural extension of the relationship that was established during the Second World War where Timorese supported Australian commandos – as porters and guides providing food and shelter and at a cost to Timorese lives.
In the early 2000’s, in their time of need, Australia could, at a small cost, give back.
After 25 years, and with funding to run it until at least 2030, the shire decided it was time to discontinue the funding.
Tootgarook ward councillor Cam Williams explained it as “Looking after people in their own backyard first”.
“I think that goes a long way to
looking after our own community. And I think a lot of the ratepayers in the shire do prefer their money to be spent locally and looking after locals before it goes looking at any other locations that aren’t in our shire,” said Williams.
“Especially when we’re claiming money is very tight.”
But Brokil Ward councillor Patrick Binyon disagreed.
“With regards to the removal of the subsidy to the Friends of Lospalos. I understand that it may not be specific to the Mornington Peninsula Shire. However, I would like the councillors to consider that the funding amount stretches so far in Timor. And specifically, to the scholarships for teachers in Timor, and I can’t stress enough that the impact that those dollars actually
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have over there,” said Binyon.
“It may seem a small amount here, but we do know from my last delegates report how far that funding stretches over there, and so I’d like people to consider that.”
Regardless, the motion to cancel the funding to Friends of Lospalos was carried six-five.
After the funding cancellation, a number of letters, seen by The News, were exchanged with the shire extolling the huge impact the small grant had on the people of Lospalos, but to no avail.
“The council budget cut was surprising,” said the president of the Friends of Lospalos, Colleen Hammond.
“There was no prior consultation before this decision was taken. Council officers had recommended continuing the annual funding and the Friends had been assured by a prior council resolution of 12 July 2022 that this annual funding would continue to 2030.
“With the (now cut) $9,000 annual funding assurance to 2030, this funding has leveraged our volunteer work delivering Lospalos projects to the value of $250,000 between 2013 and 2024.
“These projects have included –community houses in the outlying villages, a bridge, school library, school basketball court, administration ablution and running water extraction and facilities, flood food relief, teacher training scholarships, assisting establishing the Timorese seasonal worker program in Australia, and English language courses.”
The message from the Friends of Lospalos was clear. The work was es-
The community reaction was swift, with a fundraising effort spearheaded by Coolart Ward councillor David Gill.
“Cr Gill, in a powerful show of support, personally donated $5,000 matching dollar for dollar raised – we have successfully raised in excess of $10,000 for the Friends’ voluntary work in Lospalos, a remote village of 30,000 in Timor-Leste,” said Hammond.
The group is now focused on continuing their tradition of helping the people of Lospalos with a completely self-funded visit by a delegation planned for July.
“We will take with us to Lospalos the 1,200 sunglasses and additional prescription glasses donated by our community and Lions Recycle for Sight in response to our recent appeal,” said Hammond (Old glasses, new vision: helping Timor-Leste see a brighter future, The News 6/5/25).
“We will take with us the optometry equipment to fully equip the optometry clinic at the Lospalos Hospital to run the Specs outreach program to remote villages.”
Determined to continue the quarter of a century tradition of helping the people of Lospalos, despite having their shire funding cut, the Friends of Lospalos encourage residents to follow the voluntary work of the Mornington Peninsula Friends of Lospalos Inc. or to make a tax-deductible donation to further their work in Lospalos, TimorLeste, visit friendsoflospalos.org (hit the DONATE button) or Email info@ friendsoflospalos or Facebook Mornington Peninsula Friends of Lospalos.
“FRIENDS” on a visit to Lospalos. Picture: Supplied
Olga shows no signs of slowing down at 104
By Raia Flinos
AT 104 years old, Olga Viken is is the oldest member of the Mornington Police Senior Community Register.
Known fondly by the Norwegian community in Melbourne as the “Queen of Mornington”, her story is one of resilience, love, and an unwavering spirit.
She was born on May 19, 1921, and raised on a farm outside of Bergen, Norway, alongside her six siblings. During World War II, when Germans occupied Norway, Olga would sneak past the German patrols in the middle of the night to bring the milk in.
She fell in love with Eivind Viken after the war ended. He was a Norwegian war hero described as the country’s “most secret agent”. He was highly decorated for his efforts and was awarded honours including the King’s Medal for Courage, the Distinguished Service Cross, and a Norwegian Service Medal.
Olga said the reason she fell in love with him was “he had done so much for Norway”.
Mr Viken dreamed of a life in Australia and made the decision to migrate in 1949. It took four years for Olga’s visa to be approved, but she joined him in 1953, and they married at a church in South Melbourne, with only the gardener and a cleaner present as witnesses.
“My fiancé loved Australia so much,” Olga said. “He said this is the place to live. And so, I gave in, and I came. And eventually went to classes and learned English.”
“It’s not easy to leave your home
country and go to a strange place, especially when you don’t know the language. It’ll never be a perfect English speaker, but at least you can understand me.”
Back in Norway, Olga had become well-known for her sewing abilities, running a successful business. When she moved to Australia, she decided to continue sewing.
“I sewed children’s frocks… oh I loved it. I used to put the price up. It was beautiful, all this frill, and before Christmas we were very busy,” Olga said.
The couple lived in King Island, Eildon, and Gippsland due to Mr Viken’s job before moving to Caulfield. At the time, their landlord refused to sell them the house they were renting. Determined to build a future, Olga took matters into her own hands.
“I had saved money from the sewing I did when we were in Caulfield. And I was always looking in the newspaper to see if there was anything available in Mornington,” Olga said.
She reached out to a real estate agent and decided to buy a corner block of land.
“So, I said to my husband, “Well, why don’t you build our house on the block of land?” Olga said. “And he said, ‘What block of land? Where are you talking about?’ And I said, ‘Oh, I forgot to tell you. I bought a block of land.’”
They built their life in Mornington, and Olga has lived there ever since. Though they never had children, Eivind and Olga shared a full life together until he died in 1999. Olga has lived alone ever since.
“I’m 104 years old; I look after myself and I feel I do a good job of it,” Olga said.
Her secret to a long life? “I eat well. I cook my own meals and still have all my own teeth,” she said with a smile. “I eat a lot of fish but after coming to Australia, I love my lamb chops.”
She maintains a connection to her community through the Mornington Police Senior Community Register, a volunteer-run program which supports older residents of the peninsula through social visits and check-ins.
Olga’s long-term neighbours and friends, Derek and Pat Birchall helped her sign up for the register in December of 2023. The couple visit her regularly, keeping her company
and providing a helping hand.
“She keeps us busy,” Pat said.
“She’s like a history book,” Derek added. “She can go back so far, and her memory is still pretty good about her childhood.”
Yvonne Morrison, coordinator of the register, says it’s an honour to know Olga. “She’s remarkable. We all feel very lucky to know her.”
The register has almost 5000 members and 33 volunteers who make weekly calls and home visits.
“I just love talking to all the different people, helping them when they need help,” Morrison said.
Olga says she is very appreciative of the work the register does and enjoys their check-ins.
Olga has managed to maintain a connection to her Norwegian roots. Every year, the Swedish church in Toorak is hired out for Norwegian Independence Day. It falls on 17 May, two days before Olga’s birthday. This year, the event doubled as a celebration of Olga’s 104 years.
“It was a beautiful day; I met a lot of different people. They recognised my birthday which was very nice,” she said.
She has been back to Norway many times, but she says it was difficult to go back at first.
“It was nearly ten years before I went back. And you see I had been used to Australia for ten years. So, then it’s hard to change back to where you come from.”
Leaving Norway was a difficult decision, but Olga says she loves Australia and enjoys the life and community she has built for herself.
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community with well-maintained grounds in an idyllic location. Our renovated community centre offers a welcoming, sunlit space where residents can connect with a friendly face, and it is just minutes from Safety Beach, cafés, shopping precincts and more. Choose from 1 and 2-bedroom villas and enjoy the flexibility to add services like meals as needed, for peace of mind now and into the future.
SERGEANT Patrick Hayes, Register Coordinator Yvonne Morrison, Constable Greg Kraus, Volunteer Mary Booton, Olga Viken, and Volunteer Dencil Bannister. Picture: Raia Flinos
Crime rate jumps 24 % with record arrests
Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au
MORNINGTON Peninsula’s official crime rate has risen by 24 per cent in the past year, with a surge in thefts from motor vehicles being a primary driver.
The rise, which was revealed in the latest Crime Statistics Agency data released on 19 June, was higher than the statewide increase in crime (up 15 per cent in the past 12 months) with Victoria Police making a record number of arrests - equivalent to 208 a day.
On the peninsula, residential nonaggravated burglary, theft, breach of family violence intervention order, retail theft, and car theft offences all soared in the year ending in March.
Theft from motor vehicles, alone, was up 50 per cent from last year with 1370 offences compared to 908 offences the previous year.
The highest percentage crime incidents jump recorded occurred in Hastings (up 40 per cent), Dromana (up 37 per cent), Somerville (up 24 per cent), Rosebud (up 14 per cent), and Mornington (up 18 per cent).
Victoria Police noted theft from retail stores continued to hit record highs amid cost-of-living pressures, with alcohol theft having “never been higher”.
“Police are also aware of organised groups of shop stealers working together to steal goods and on-sell them for a profit,” it said.
Motor vehicle theft was also at the highest levels since 2002, Victoria
Police said, with more than one in five cars stolen where the owner reports retaining their keys.
This has coincided with an increase in offenders using electronic devices capable of programming or mimicking keys to steal cars, police said.
Holdens, Toyotas, and Subarus were among the most stolen or targeted with push-start technology.
“Police urge owners of these vehicles to look at preventative measures to help deter thieves, including an on-board diagnostic port lock which prevents an offender connecting a reprogramming device to your vehicle,” Victoria Police said.
Family violence order breaches also increased statewide, which were mostly committed by offenders using mobile phones and social media to target victims, police said.
Child crime (10-17) remained at the highest levels with police making 3300 arrests of the “worst youth offenders” over the past year as part of Operation Trinity (home burglaries and car thefts) and Operation Alliance (youth gangs).
Victoria Police said the Crime Statistics Agency did not specifically record the number of knife related offences, which was recorded more broadly under prohibited and controlled weapons offences which included items such as knuckle dusters, batons and tasers.
On the peninsula, there were 98 recorded prohibited and controlled weapons offences in the past 12 months, compared to 96 incidents the previous year.
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Victoria Police also noted overall crime at the state’s 13 biggest shopping complexes had increased “yearon-year”.
“There is no doubt overall crime is higher than both the community and police would like,” Acting Deputy Commissioner David Clayton said.
“That’s why every police officer is working tirelessly to reduce crime and hold criminals accountable – as they did in these twelve months with a record 75,968 arrests.’
Mornington MP Chris Crewther expressed deep concern over the latest crime statistics, describing them as a “worrying picture” for Victoria.
“Locals are definitely feeling the impact of rising theft and break-ins, particularly home break-ins and car theft, whether it’s in Mornington, Mt Eliza, Mt Martha or elsewhere,” he said.
“This crime problem can no longer be ignored, and the Labor government needs to take action.
“We need stronger frontline policing with more police on the ground here on the peninsula. We need our reception hours increased, we need to fill the 1100 police officer gap and to help that we need better carrots and sticks.”
Crewther said this included better use of intervention programs to “prevent crimes in the first place, but also known and tougher consequences, particularly for repeat offenders because our community deserves to feel safe at home and in public”.
Hastings MP Paul Mercurio’s office has been contacted for comment.
Fire destroys Moorooduc day spa
By Brendan Rees
A DEVASTATING fire has destroyed a popular wellness and day spa business in Moorooduc after going up in flames on the evening of Tuesday, 17 June.
Emergency services were called to the fire just before 9.15pm where the blaze had engulfed Endota Spa at the corner of Moorooduc Hwy and Eramosa Rd West.
Nine CFA brigades attended the scene alongside Fire Rescue Victoria, Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria.
“Upon arrival, crews found an active fire in the roof of the building and immediately began suppression
efforts,” a CFA spokesperson said.
Firefighters brought the fire under control just before 11pm with crews staying on scene well into the morning until the incident was declared safe just after 6.10am.
The spokesperson said a fire investigation unit will investigate the cause of the fire.
The News has been told that the fire completely gutted the Endota Spa shop and would likely require a rebuild.
However, the full extent of the damage, including to adjoining businesses or other sections of the building complex, has yet to be determined.
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COLLEGE ambassador program coordinator Nick Simpson, student Bella Maroney, principal Sarah Burns, student Josh Bradshaw and humanities learning area head Catherine Nelsson. Picture: Supplied
Somerville Secondary students shine
By Brendan Rees
STUDENTS from Somerville Secondary College have achieved outstanding success across a range of fields including representation at a national forum, a constitutional convention, and one earning an Australian Defence Force Future Innovators Award.
Year 10 student Bella Maroney was selected for the Student Advisory Board of the Australian Council for Student Voice, a prestigious position that allows her to help shape the future of education in Australia.
She said it was an honour to have the opportunity to represent students and ensure their perspectives were heard at a national level.
“We put a short proposal together for a potential protocol for the convention on the rights of a child,” she said, adding their current topic was based on feedback to the federal
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government’s Anti-bullying Rapid Review and will “continue to have meetings and discussions on our school and how to improve”.
Another student Josh Bradshaw (year 10) was awarded the Australian Defence Force Future Innovators Award, a recognition of his innovation, leadership, and potential in areas related to technology and the defence sector.
The award recognises students’ science and mathematics abilities while highlighting the value the Navy, Army and Air Force place on STEM skills and STEM career opportunities within defence.
In another success, Year 12 student Kate Earles was selected to participate in the National Schools Constitutional Convention in Canberra, a three-day conference in March, where she represented the perspectives of students across the country and dis-
cussed important national issues.
The event brought young leaders together from across Australia with highlights including meeting the Governor General, witnessing a budget speech and question time, and a dinner at the National Press Club.
“We were fortunate to be in Canberra for the budget being handed down, and I enjoyed watching the MPs debate,” Kate said.
“Meeting the Governor General was a valuable experience, and I was lucky enough to have a miniature Constitution signed by her.”
Clayton Wilson, who finished year 12 last year, has been selected for the London International Youth Science Forum in the UK, a leadership program, where he will have the chance in August to collaborate with like-minded students from around the world and engage in cutting-edge scientific discussions.
Protests and interjections as councill passes record budget
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Mayor Cr Anthony Marsh said,
“This is a community-building budget that truly reflects what our community told us matters most – safer roads, support for families and young people, better local facilities, care for our natural environment, and strong, inclusive neighbourhoods”.
The budget, which was adopted at the council’s 17 June meeting, was however met with some criticism and tense moments after Cr Max Patton and Cr David Gill had tried to introduce motions to revisit the cuts to arts, culture, environment including funding for the Dolphin Research Institute, heritage, and climate action grants and subsidies following an outcry from the community.
But these were rejected by Marsh on the basis that they went against local governance rules when previous decisions had been made.
“It’s asking to re-prosecute a formal decision of council from several weeks ago. You cannot table motions that contradict or try to unwind a formal decision without following the process and the governance rules,” he said.
His response prompted a concerned reaction from the public gallery, with Marsh interjecting before calling for a brief adjournment.
“I’m sorry I’m not going to debate with the gallery on this, it’s very straightforward rules that have been in place for decades; we do not unwind decisions on the fly because the council doesn’t like the outcome of a formal vote, so I’m not going to accept that motion,” he said.
Cr Kate Roper was, however, successful in finding some compromise after putting forward a motion to consider using any surplus funding at the mid-year budget for arts and culture creative grants, the Willum Warrain reconciliation program, and the Dolphin Research Institute’s education program.
“These groups would be depend-
ent on council of deliberations … if there’s no surplus, this won’t happen, but I ask fellow councillors to consider the distress in our community over recent changes in funding and ask you can at least consider looking at these in the mid-budget,” she said.
While Roper’s motion was approved unanimously, voting against the budget was councillors David
Gill, Patrick Binyon, and Max Patton. Patton said, “it’s not enough for our community... while there’s been all talk about this 3000-odd number of budget submissions, we’ve had almost that number in a petition rejecting the decision of council”.
An online petition called “Save our arts” that has 2831 signatures, said the cuts of $480,000 “would devastate
the Mornington Peninsula’s artistic community, which makes an essential contribution to the peninsula’s cultural identity, social well-being, tourism, education, and employment”.
Later in the same meeting Patton also tried to move two notices of motions relating to arts funding and the council’s decision to scrap its Climate Emergency Declaration and Climate Emergency Plan – but these too were blocked by the mayor as they again “seek to undermine former decisions of council”.
Speaking on the budget, Binyon said he could not support it as believed that “authentic engagement” with the community had not occurred. He said there was an uneven representation from all demographics across the shire, with 1.5 per cent of people aged 30-39 contributing feedback, and 19-29 years (less than 1.5 per cent).
“Face-to-face is consultation is key; being on the front foot is critical,” he said.
Roper said the community had “reacted loudly” to the draft budget, and while she was “not completely happy with the process or the result of the budget, but I will be voting for this tonight because that’s the only one we’ve got”.
Pingiaro said the council had a $15m asset renewal gap, and “the unfortunate reality is some tough decisions were required to be made … this is about moving forward and putting council on the right point”.
PROTESTS at council meetings continue. Picture: Yanni
Community collaboration brings new studio to life
A UNIQUE community partnership has delivered a brand-new purposebuilt studio for Radio Western Port, empowering local voices across the Mornington Peninsula through live shows and on-demand podcasts.
The initiative was made possible by Mornington Peninsula Shire
awarding a $34,000 grant to Western Port Secondary College, which joined forces with Atticus Health to bring the project to life. Together, they’ve created a professional broadcasting space now home to Radio Western Port — an internet-based station dedicated to sharing local stories, ideas, and perspectives.
“We’re all about community, connection and giving locals a voice,” said Dr Floyd Gomes, founder of Atticus Health.
“This new studio is more than a space — it’s a shared investment in communication, creativity, and regional identity.”
The studio currently hosts 11 ongoing shows, featuring a diverse mix of voices and topics that reflect the character and interests of the Western Port community. From fishing reports and health chats to school-led programs and personal storytelling, Radio Western Port celebrates the people and passions of the region.
Recent programming highlights include:
n Western Port Secondary College students discussing true crime, school life and movie reviews.
n Rosebud Secondary College’s debut show featuring World Challenge stories and original music.
n Listener favourites such as Inspired to Soar with Hannah, The Joe Show, and Wind Against the Tide.
The station also fosters intergenerational and personal growth initiatives through segments like Conversations with Thu Lee — sharing reflections from elder community members — and Simon’s Speaking Journeys, which helps participants build confidence in public speaking. With many programs also available as podcasts, the station is expanding its reach, making it easier than ever for locals to tune in and connect — anytime, anywhere.
Discover more or get involved at: www.radiowesternport.org.au
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Grand Hotel’s tower revamp signals new chapter for icon
Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au
THE historic Grand Hotel in Mornington is undergoing its first turret tower restoration in 40 years, with the project expected to be completed next month.
The works, which began at the start of this year, will also see upgrades to the original windows and doors on the first floor, as well as to the slate roof and the front façade by blending its historic charm and contemporary comfort for visitors.
Located on Main St, the 125-yearold building is considered of historical significance by the National Trust of Australia.
The original building (at the time called the Grand Coffee Palace) was only about ten metres long and encompassed the area below the tower but has since undergone several renovations and additions over the years including in the 1920s.
According to the building’s coowner Louise Taylor (one of three daughters), the turret had been taken down by the time their father Bernie Taylor bought the hotel in 1976. This was after renovations had taken place in the 1940s including the removal of the tower because of structural concerns.
“In about 1986, a bunch of volunteers, including local legend Jimmy Garlick, worked together to build a replica of the turret and had it repositioned on the tower which gave the hotel back its original feel,” Taylor said.
“After sitting atop the hotel for almost 40 years, it was time to redo the tower. We used heritage architects Lovell Chen, in conjunction with our architects, the Kato Group and the heritage section at council to recreate a turret in keeping with the original.”
Taylor added the public may have noticed the new turret being taller and slimmer compared with the one
before, but she said this was more in line with the original turret and will
“enhance the hotel’s charm as it will be an exact replica of the original”.
“As the turret is five to six storeys high, it was necessary to use extensive scaffolding to make workers
safe,” she said.
“While this has been unfortunate, it has allowed the whole facade to be fixed, rendered and painted so the front of the hotel will look amazing once it is done. All the slate on the roof will also have been renewed.”
The hotel is open as usual, with Taylor noting the Black Rhino Group were continuing their excellent service, ensuring it remained a place to socialise, enjoy pub meals, and catch live sports.
GRAND Hotel staff Jaimee Featonby (The Grand - Venue Manager), Emma Croul (General Manager) are embracing the renovations.
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Left: The Grand Hotel, circa 1900. Above: The Grand Hotel, following the removal of the tower, in 1948.
McCrae telco tower refused over visual impact
By Brendan Rees
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire
councillors have firmly rejected a proposal to erect a 27.4-metre telecommunications tower adjacent to the Mornington Peninsula Freeway in McCrae, after deeming it “unacceptable” for its location and visual impact.
The proposal, sited at the freeway entry road near Lonsdale St, attracted 51 objections, with residents citing concerns of visual impacts including view lines of Port Phillip Bay, neighbourhood character, poor proposed location, the lack of need for the facility, and proximity to residents and the overall height.
According to a council report, the tower would have been “well-placed in a central location” to provide an upgrade in 4G and 5G Optus and Vodafone telecommunications coverage and services to the immediate area.
But Cr Max Patton successfully moved a motion at the council’s 17 June meeting to refuse a planning permit, directly opposing a recommendation of the council’s planning officers, who had supported approval of the tower.
Patton argued the development, which would sit within a “distinctive area landscape,” failed to improve lower impact alternatives, as well as protect the enhanced rural character, landscaped values, visual amenity and shared view lines.
He also noted there was no independent engineering advice about colocating at a nearby site nor deploying small cell infill (small, low powered radio transmitters) to “achieve the same service outcome”.
“At 27 metres, the pole is about 15 metres above the canopy, it would interrupt view lines promoted in the council’s own tourism material and strategic documents,” he said.
Should the applicant come back with revised plans, Patton said he’d “like to see a landscape plan and a
commitment to community consultation on colour treatment and any final design to ensure it’s consistent with community expectations”.
Cr Kate Roper also believed the proposal was inappropriate, saying, “I think if the party can come to the table and make it a bit more palatable to the people that live around that area while still providing that service that we really need, that would be a good solution”.
According to the applicant’s submission, the planned tower was needed to replace an existing facility located on top of a signage structure at 725 Point Nepean Rd, McCrae.
“The existing structure cannot be further expanded or accommodate additional equipment and also has a very low antenna height (approximately 11 metres),” it said.
“This makes the existing site unsuitable for further upgrades, to include 5G services. The proposed facility will ensure existing coverage is replaced and expanded and new services provided within the surround-
ing area to experience a substantial improvement to network services.”
Council officers had backed the proposal, stating “the facility will be visible in the landscape from certain angles and perspectives” and “will not unreasonably inhibit shared view lines and its visual impacts are acceptable given its necessity (including the necessity of its height and location) to improve the telecommunications network”.
All councillors voted to refuse a planning permit for the tower, except for mayor Cr Anthony Marsh and deputy mayor Paul Pingiaro.
The application was also viewed by the Department of Transport and Planning (the determining referral authority), which did not object to issuing a permit.
Cr David Gill said while he was in favour of telecom towers, he described the current proposal as “overdone”, and “I don’t think there’s been enough investigation into where else it could have been and that’s not unusual”.
Charity luncheon to help vulnerable women
THE spirit of generosity and community was on display earlier this month at the RACV Cape Schanck Resort for a special ladies luncheon fundraiser, supporting a worthy cause.
The event, attended by 263 guests, raised more than $25,000, which will help fund the Southern Peninsula Community Support’s (SPCS) “Southern Peninsula Laundry and Shower (SPLaSh) for Women”, a new program that supports vulnerable women on the southern Mornington Peninsula.
Established in 2016, the current program provides essential services such as showers, laundry, food, and material aid, especially focusing on assisting rough sleepers.
The SPCS’s CEO Jeremy Maxwell said homelessness was a big problem on the southern peninsula, and “sadly there are far too many vulnerable women being impacted”.
“With our SPLaSh for Women program we hope to make a real difference. We are so grateful to the many people who want to help, the people who came, the many sponsors and particularly Sharon Richardson, for running a fabulous event and more importantly for her caring about the people we support,” he said.
Richardson, who is the president of the Sorrento Beachside Visitor Information Centre, said it was gratifying to
see local businesses and the community embrace the event which not only raised vital funds but raised “awareness of the plight of the homeless on the peninsula”.
She thanked everyone who shared in making the day a huge success.
Maxwell said they were delighted that the program was now fully funded for the next year thanks to the RM Ansett Trust and the success of the SPLaSh for Women ladies luncheon event.
“We have found that not all women have been using the current program for numerous reasons, due to it being heavily dominated by men. For women escaping violence this can be a barrier,” he said.
“Recognising the shifting landscape of homelessness, particularly among women, SPCS is launching a new women’s-only SPLaSh program. This initiative offers a safe and welcoming space for women dealing with homelessness, addressing the increasing number of women (now 40 per cent) experiencing rough sleeping in our community.”
The program will not only provide immediate relief but also pathways to support services, including family assistance, financial counselling, emergency relief, and access to essentials like food and clothing.
Mornington artist’s life in a frame takes centre stage
By Brendan Rees
KATHERINE Griffiths has always had a fascination with photobooths. Like many, she took thousands of photos of her life journey, squeezing herself, friends, and family into the frame, some mid-laughter and others, with the inevitable blink.
She also has a remarkable collection of vintage photos and historical memorabilia related to the history of the simple analogue machine – all of which she shares in an online blog.
Now, the Mornington resident is thrilled that her work of nearly 50 years is being featured in an exhibition called Auto-Photo: A Life in Portraits at the RMIT Gallery in the city.
“Catlin Langford, the curator, chose numerous images from my personal collection of images, as well as items from my collection of historical memorabilia related to the history of the photobooth,” Griffiths said.
“While the exhibition’s main focus is on the work of Alan Adler, who owned numerous photobooths around Melbourne for 50 years, there are many artists from around Australia whose work has been included.” Griffiths said she was “extremely excited” to be asked by Christopher Sutherland and Jessie Norman from Metro Auto Photo to participate in the exhibition.
As a resident of 15 years, Griffiths was diagnosed with a genetic condition in 2013 called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, also known as Joint Hypermobility Syndrome, which she
said had limited her general participation in the community, but for her work to be displayed as part of the exhibition was a huge opportunity and a highly rewarding moment.
“My blog, Photobooth Journal, began as a means by which I could share the thousands of images I’ve taken throughout my life. I also share the countless vintage images I own,
while recording as much historical details I can find online,” she told The News
Originally, she only documented aspects of her life or travels without props or costumes, but since 2011, Griffiths said she’s become more adventurous.
“I’ve had a lot of fun dressing in costumes or using wigs, makeup and props to create characters and scenarios,” she said.
“The photobooth is my playground as well as a wonderful creative outlet. As I’ve been taking photos since I was 12 years old, the photobooth has documented my growing older, while also marking visits from friends and special occasions.”
She also has a collection of found photos and older examples of booth pics that she bought on-line and in junk shops around the world.
Griffiths said she liked to use the digital photobooth at Hoyts in Frankston, but “for the chemical booth that I love the most, I have to go to Flinders Street station”.
Auto-Photo, which marks a century of the photobooth, is a Centre for Contemporary Photography exhibition, presented in partnership with RMIT Culture. The free event runs until 16 August.
A TELECOMMUNICATION facility at 725 Point Nepean Rd, McCrae has been deemed unsuitable for further upgrades including 5G services. Picture: Yanni
KATHERINE Griffiths at her Mornington home. Picture: Yanni
THE luncheon held at the RACV Cape Schanck Resort has raised funds to help vulnerable women on the southern peninsula. Picture: Yanni
Mt Martha upgrade plans approved for consultation
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DRAFT plans for a $2.2m upgrade of the Mt Martha village, including improvements to Watson Rd parking and footpath renewal works have been endorsed for community feedback.
The decision was made at the council’s 17 June meeting, allowing the draft plans, which were originally proposed in 2020, to be exhibited for community consultation in July and August.
Councillors unanimously supported the plans after $125,000 was allocated to draw up concept designs in the 2023/24 budget.
It will see upgrades to the existing gravel carpark to a paved surface, redesign the central island on Watson Rd and enhance footpath connectivity to the foreshore and from the carpark to the commercial area.
But while the proposed project would be delivered in three stages, no funding has yet been allocated to the shire’s capital works budget to get the works underway.
The stages have also been swapped with stage one (previously stage two) planned for the 2025-26 financial year to seal the existing carpark bordering Watson Rd, Mirang Ave and the Esplanade, as well as create line markings and install disabled parking bays.
Stage two (previously stage three) will see central median works on Watson Rd including the construction of 12 parking bays in the central islands, connecting footpaths, a raised
zebra crossing and raised platforms, with construction expected to be carried out between 2026-27.
Stage three (previously stage one) will see a footpath built along Watson Rd for the 2027-28 financial year.
The community will be able to consider the draft plans and provide their feedback and comments before the
final detailed plans are completed. The council has estimated the proposed costs to be $815,419 (stage one), $873,015 (stage two), and $588,000 (stage three).
Cr Bruce Ranken said the designs addressed both the safety and functionality needs of one of the busiest parts of the village.
“This will connect the residents, the visitors and the businesses more directly in fulfilling our goal of safe and walkable streets under the pedestrian access strategy,” he said.
Mayor Cr Anthony Marsh also backed the project, but noted construction was “not funded to be built in the budget; it’s further design
work to be done, and I believe there’s existing funding to finish that work, but it’ll be something that would have to be reconsidered at the mid-year budget”.
Overall, he said, “I think this would be a great project to finally get done after like five years in the works”.
“Anyone that knows Watson Rd, it’s very wide, it’s reasonably slow, it’s not completely safe … it’s not the highest on the list for high priority paths, but I think the parking and pedestrian improvements, particularly where you’ve got not a blind corner, but a fairly dangerous corner turning into the village and then there’s an early learning centre with no crossing at the front.”
Cr David Gill said while he was supportive of the project, he hoped “money that’s proposed for one side of the peninsula can be applied to the other”.
“I would be pleased to receive these types of works in my ward (Coolart Ward), which is 60 per cent of the shire, for some of the really urgent works that need to be done and urge councillors in future to consider a wider scope,” he said.
WATSON Rd in Mt Martha is proposed to see parking and footpath improvements. Picture: Gary Sissons
PARC pool closes for works
THE 50 metre pool at Frankston’s flagship aquatic facility is set to close for a month.
Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre’s 50 metre pool will close on Monday, 30 June. It is not expected to reopen until Sunday, 27 July.
In a statement, PARC said “the primary focus of this work will be replacing the tiles on the bulk heads at each end of the 50 metre pool. This will include the re-earthing of the 50 metre pool fixtures. We are also using this
closure to upgrade our balance tank support structure. These essential upgrades will help ensure a better experience for all our visitors, and will reduce future service closures.
“Specialised facilities, like PARC, require regular upgrades to ensure the life of the building remains fit-for-purpose and safe for the community. Now ten years old, the building has seen incredible usage and we are now embarking on an important stage in our tile replacement project.
“All other aquatic facilities will remain open, including the Learn to Swim Pool, Warm Water Pool Hall, Waterslides and Aquatic Playground. Importantly, this means that PARC Swim lessons in the 50m pool will not run.”
Suspensions used while the pool is out of action will not go towards members’ allowable suspensions. To learn more about the planned works visit parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au/news/ main-50m-pool-closure-june-july/
25 arrested at train station
POLICE arrested 25 people at Frankston Railway Station last Wednesday after calling in horses and a sniffer dog to help monitor the area.
On Wednesday, 18 June, more than 50 police and PSOs descended on the train stations and nearby areas.
Among those arrested last week was a 29-year-old Carrum man allegedly carrying methylamphetamine, a box cutter, and stolen passport, a 37-yearold Pakenham man who had two outstanding warrants and two unserved court orders, and a 33-year-old Somerville man who had several outstanding warrants for theft and make threats to kill.
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cal area commander acting inspector, Chris Reed, said “while transit police and PSOs work day and night across the public transport network we know these extra resources give people greater confidence when out and about. It also sends a clear message to potential offenders that anti-social behaviour, such as carrying illicit drugs or weapons, will not be tolerated.
“Our work doesn’t stop here, in fact we have a number of planned operations coming up to further boost safety in Frankston.”
In total police spoke with more than 270 people and executed 15 outstanding warrants.
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2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGals, R)
6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (R) 12.30 Drive Launch Pad: Driven By Design. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (PGl) 1.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) 2.00 Find My Country House Aust. (PG, R) 3.00 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy.
6.00 9News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Barbie. (2023, PGlv) Barbie leaves Barbieland for the first time. Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling.
9.50 MOVIE: Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011, Mls, R) A middle-aged man’s wife asks for a divorce. Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling.
12.00 MOVIE: Love Road. (2023, Mls, R) Shalane Connors.
1.35 Great Australian Detour. (PGl, R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. A woman is suffering buyer’s remorse. 8.40 House Hunters Australia. (R) Clare and her best friend Brid are on a mission to find Clare’s family a home in Western Sydney. 9.40 Airport 24/7. (PGdl, R) A revolutionary airport trial 10 years in the making faces cancellation. Australian Border Force new recruit Nelson makes a find. 10.40 Elsbeth. (Mas, R) Elsbeth investigates the death of a real estate developer. 11.45 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Petite Maman. Continued. (2021, PG, French) 7.05 What Do We See When We Look At The Sky? (2021, Georgian) 9.50 The Movie Show. 10.25 Quake. (2021, M,
The World. 10.10 Glastonbury: 50 Years And Counting. Midnight Glastonbury Festival. 2.20 Porn Addiction: The Great Flop. 3.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
Sunday, June 29
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 Joanna Lumley’s Danube. (PG, R) 3.15 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.40 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. (PGd, R) 4.40 Walking With Dinosaurs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.
6.30 Compass: Yes In My Backyard. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) Hosted by Adam Hills.
8.00 Bay Of Fires. (Malv) Stella forms an unlikely alliance.
8.55 Little Disasters. (Mals) The investigation continues.
9.45 MOVIE: The Tracker. (2002, Mav, R) Four people search for an accused murderer. David Gulpilil. 11.20 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGl, R) 11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 3.30 The Art Of... (Ml, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 2.05 Paddington. 2.30 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School. 3.35 Daniel Tiger’s. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Daniel Tiger’s. 7.00 Andy And The Band. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Walking With Dinosaurs. 8.50 Secret Life Of The Tasmanian Devils. (Premiere) 10.25 Abbott Elementary. 10.45 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. 9.20 Ageless Gardens. 9.50 Story Of Coffee. 10.20 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. 11.25 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGa, R) 11.55 SBS50. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 SBS50. (R) 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 3. Day 2. 5.00 Going Places. (R) 5.30 From The Ashes Of World War II. 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the match. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 16. Richmond v Adelaide.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Paris: Mystery Of The Lost Palace. (PGav, R)
8.30 Arc De Triomphe: The Passion Of A Nation. (PG, R) Takes a look at the Arc de Triomphe. 9.30 The Zelensky Story. (Malv, R) A look at Volodymyr Zelensky. 10.30 New Zealand From A Train. (PGa, R) 11.25 Jerusalem: Builders Of The Holy City. (PGav, R)
12.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 3.15 Colosseum. (MA15+v, R) 4.05 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
SBS VICELAND (31)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PGa) Celebrities show off their dance skills.
8.45 7NEWS Spotlight.
9.45 24 Hours In Police Custody: Murder On Prescription Pt 2. (MA15+dlv) The original murder suspect is found dead.
10.45 Crime Investigation Australia: On Borrowed Time – The Michael McGurk Assassination. (Malv, R) A look at the murder of Michael McGurk. 12.00 Shades Of Blue. (MA15+adsv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Morning Programs. 10.00
6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. (PG)
6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Travel Guides. (PGl) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.30 The Wrong Man: 17 Years Behind Bars. (Mal) Profiles the wrongfully convicted Andrew Malkinson. 10.50 9News Late. 11.20 The First 48: Last Rap. (Mal, R) 12.10 Embarrassing Bodies. (MA15+dmns, R)
1.00 Destination WA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Business Drive. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) Emily and her son meet a chilled-out pug. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. Maggie Beer sets a challenge. 8.15 Fake. (Ml) Joe scrambles to cancel the auction of his family home. 9.15 FBI. (Mav, R) After a bioweapon attack leaves two people dead, the FBI tries to determine who is behind it and the location of their next target. Jubal’s past demons surface when Tyler suffers another health scare. 11.05 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav, R) The team is called in to apprehend an active shooter. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1.50pm Make America Swift Again. 2.50 Jeopardy! 4.55 France 24. (Return) 5.25 PBS Washington Week. 5.50 Lost Gold Of The Aztecs. 6.40 Engineering Reborn. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. 10.10 Colosseum. Midnight WWE Legends. 12.55 Letterkenny. 2.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. Noon MOVIE: Coextinction. (2021, PG) 1.40 MOVIE: Alick & Albert. (2021, PG) 3.20 Songlines On Screen. 3.55 The Point. 4.55 Stompem Ground 2022: Yatangal. 5.25 Stompem Ground 2022: Footprince. 5.55 Stompem Ground: King Of Hearts. 6.35 Great Lakes Wild. 7.35 The First Inventors. 8.30 Roberta Flack. 10.00 MOVIE: Purple Rain. (1984, M) 11.55 Late Programs.
6am 8
1/2. Continued. (1963, PG, Italian, English, French, German) 8.05 The Glassworker. (2024, PG, Urdu, English) 9.55 Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 11.35 The Ides Of March. (2011, M) 1.30pm Children Of Heaven. (1997, PG, Farsi) 3.05 A Room With A View. (1985, PG) 5.15 Petite Maman. (2021, PG, French) 6.40 Spitfire. (2018, PG) 8.30 Body Of Lies. (2008, MA15+) 10.50 Late Programs.
Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program. 9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser.
12.25 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
12.30 France 24. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 SBS50. 2.05 Supervet. 3.00 Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter. 4.00 Cook Up. 4.35 Jeopardy! 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (PGls, R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Portillo’s Andalucia: Huelva And Aracena. (PGaw, R) Michael Portillo visits the port city of Huelva. 8.20 Sue Perkins: Lost In Thailand. (PG, R) Sue Perkins explores Thailand. 9.15 Stephen Fry: Willem And Frieda. (PGa, R) The story of Willem Arondeus and Frieda Belinfante. 10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Classified. (Mlv) 11.50 Kin. (MA15+lv, R) 1.45 Colosseum. (Mav, R) 2.35 Growing A Greener World. (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. (PGad) Kirby puts on the performance of her life. 7.30 Stranded On Honeymoon Island. (Mal) It’s the first Couples Cove for the newlyweds and sparks fly. 8.50 9-1-1. (Mav) Athena begins to question her abilities when she is assigned a rookie to mentor.
10.50 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
12.00 You, Me And The Apocalypse. (Mals)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Mr Pawsitively Perfect. (2023, G, R) Christine L. Nguyen. 2.00 Pointless. (PG)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Parental Guidance. (Return, PGa) Eight sets of parents with very different parenting styles put their methods to the test. 9.00 Footy Classified. (Ml) A team of footy experts tackles the AFL’s big issues and controversies. Hosted by Sam McClure, Matthew Lloyd, Jimmy Bartel and Damian Barrett.
10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 1. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 1 Late.
5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 10 News+. (Premiere) 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A batch of 23 former contestants returns.
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 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Ms) The Jokers hijack security in an electrical store. 10.10 10’s Late News. 10.35
Tuesday, July 1
ABC (2)
6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (PG, R) 11.00 If You’re Listening. (R) 11.20 Gruen. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 2.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 3.45 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Walking With Dinosaurs: The Journey North. (PG)
8.50 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef: Survival. (Final, R) Sir David Attenborough finishes his journey. 9.50 I Was Actually There: Woomera Detention Centre Breakout. (PG, R)
10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. (R)
10.55 Four Corners. (R) 11.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.00 Evacuation. (Final, Mal, R) 12.45 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.35 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Growing A Greener World. (R) 9.30 Expeditions. 10.00 Ireland’s Secrets From Above. 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 SBS50. (PG, R) 2.05 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 3.00 Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter. (PGv, R) 4.00 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.35 Jeopardy! 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (PGls, R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Matthew Nable. (Final)
8.30 Insight. A look at Australia’s superannuation system.
9.30 Dateline: Let’s Talk About Sex, Habibi. Looks at sex education in Egypt. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.00 The Point. (R) 12.00 Headhunters. (MA15+av, R) 1.45 Freezing Embrace. (Malv, R) 4.15 Growing
A Greener World. (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. 2.05pm Paddington. 2.30 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School: Down At The Beach. 3.50 Stan Can. 4.25 Rocket Club. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Junior Vets. 8.40 Deadly 60. 9.10 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am
Alone UK. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Alone. (Return) 10.25 Dark Side Of The Cage. 12.15am Race For The Planet. 1.35 New Wave: Dare To Be Different. 3.15 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGad) Kirby hopes to get her big break.
7.30 Stranded On Honeymoon Island. (Mals) The couples look at an intimacy crate. 9.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (Return, MA15+) Gordon Ramsay helps struggling New Orleans restaurants get reinvigorated before Super Bowl LIX.
10.00 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
11.00 First Dates UK. (PG) Singles experience the thrills of dating. 12.00 Fairly Legal. (Mav, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.40 Tipping Point: Wimbledon Special. A trio of Australian tennis royalty, including John Millman, Sam Stosur and Dylan Alcott, trade their racquets for buzzers in a special tennis legends edition in the name of charity. 9.10 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 2. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 2 Late. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) A batch of 23 former contestants returns. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.
The Black Dot. 10.00 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: One Thousand Ropes. (2017, M) 12.15am Late Programs. NITV (34)
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Sunny And The Dark Horse. 2.00 Family Rules. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00
Morning Programs. 9.30 The Movie Show. 10.05 If Life Gives You Lemons. (2018, M, Italian) 11.45 The Talented Mr Ripley. (1999, M) 2.15pm Malcolm. (1986, PG) 3.50 Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom. (2019, PG, Dzongkha, English) 5.55 The Snow Foxes. (2023) 7.30 Thunderbirds Are GO. (1966, PG) 9.15 But I’m A Cheerleader. (1999, M) 10.50 Late Programs.
Wednesday, July 2
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.00
2.00
(PG, R)
News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Gruen. Presented by Wil Anderson.
8.35 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG) Presented by Guy Montgomery. 9.25 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by Adam Hills.
10.00 QI. (Ml)
11.00 ABC Late News.
11.15 The Business. (R)
11.35 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+adl, R) 12.35 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
SEVEN (7) TEN
(PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 France 24 International SBS Midday. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R) 4.35 Jeopardy! 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (PGls, R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: For Love And Honor. (2016, PGa) James Denton. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
(PGal, R) 11.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 How Disney Built America: The Birth Of Mickey. (Premiere, PG) Chronicles the creation of Mickey Mouse.
8.25 The King & The Prince’s Secret Millions. A look at how the British royal family has kept their wealth a secret from the public.
9.20 The Veil. (MA15+v) Imogen smuggles Adilah to England to see Michael. 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 My Brilliant Friend. (Mals) 12.20 L’Opera. (Mls, R) 4.05 Growing A Greener World. (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 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL. 9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.
10.00 Ashley Cain: Into The Danger Zone. (Premiere, MA15+a) Ashley Cain travels to Brazil. 11.20 Stags. (MA15+adlv)
12.20 Touching Evil. (MA15+av) 1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: A Royal Recipe For Love. (2023, G) Laura Miyata. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 To Be Advised.
8.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 3. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 3 Late. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
5.00 Today Early News. A look at all the news from Australia and around the world, as well as the latest sport and weather. 5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A batch of 23 former contestants returns. 8.40 Elsbeth. (Mv) Elsbeth takes a tour of famous New York crime scenes and is left with nagging questions. 9.40 FBI: International. (Mav) A televangelist on the FBI’s most wanted list surfaces. 10.30 10’s Late News.
10 News+. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1.25pm Deep Fake Neighbour Wars. 2.20 Framed. 2.50 Lion Dancers: The Crane And The Lion. 3.20 BBC News At Ten. 3.50 France 24. 4.20 PBS News. 5.20 Alone UK. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Coriolanus. (2011) 10.45 MOVIE: The Promise. (2016, M) 1.05am We’re All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel) 2.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 12.55pm Mecha Builders. 2.05 Paddington. 2.30 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School: Down At The Beach. 3.50 Stan Can. 4.25 Rocket Club. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Junior Vets. 8.40 Abbott Elementary. 9.25 Doctor Who. 10.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Hum Do Hamare Do. Continued. (2021, PG, Hindi) 7.50 Goal! (2005, PG) 10.00 The Heartbreak Kid. (1993, M) 11.45 But I’m A Cheerleader. (1999, M) 1.20pm Mad Max. (1979, M) 3.00 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979,
Why put the Urgent Care Clinic at Somerville
Why choose Somerville for a Urgent Care clinic? The town is 10kms from Frankston Hospital, and Frankston also already has an Urgent Care Clinic, while Rye/Rosebud with a larger population in total area is over 40kms to Somerville, and has no direct public transport for all the Pt Nepean road townships.
The poor Rosebud Hospital has to cater for the annual influx from Xmas to Easter and is not able, nor suited, to handle such and would be greatly assisted by an Urgent Care Clinic to reduce their non-emergency work load.
It would to more sense to establish an Urgent care unit at Rosebud, centrally located that could service all people from Portsea to Mornington.
Peter Wilkinson, Rye
Frustration with council
The growing frustration in our community was on full display at a recent council meeting. Residents packed the gallery, emotions ran high, and at one point, a woman was removed by security. The mayor threatened to close the meeting altogether.
For many, it’s not just about the recent 3% rate rise; it’s about feeling unheard. The mayor has repeatedly blocked motions of dissent, and any attempt by fellow councillors to amend the budget was shut down again.
The community was told they were “consulted,” but the reality is that only around 3,000 people responded to a limited-choice survey. How can that be considered a mandate, especially when hundreds have attended meetings, thousands have signed petitions, and many more have written letters raising valid concerns?
This isn’t just about rates. It’s about trust. Broken promises. Silenced voices. Funds have been allocated to specific projects and wards, while the broader needs of our diverse Peninsula are often overlooked.
Some councillors have now admitted they may have got it wrong. That’s a start. Real consultation, real listening, and respectful debate, and that’s how unity is built. We need less spin and more substance. Because if even one in ten people who couldn’t be at that protest share the same concerns, then this conversation is far from over.
Anne Kruger, Rye
Marsh guillotine
Last Tuesday’s council meeting sadly confirmed that none of the six had the fortitude to go against mayor Cr Marsh’s dictate of disallowing a motion by Cr Gill on budget matters.
A great number of concerned and hopeful citizen turned up before the scheduled council meeting and braved the cold and wind in front of the chambers. Some even attended the meeting regardless of the new inconvenience put on citizen, to now have to register with Photo id to attend. Some brave people also made their feeling known by interjections to the Marsh guillotine.
As we learn more and more, the six will talk a lot about tourism and its benefits to the peninsula, and how to chisel more money out of the state government, but when it comes to our own community, they will not engage with the arts, environment and aboriginal organisations to keep the minimal funding of the past years. It is very sad to see that the decade long history of the engagement with all community groups has been left to wither away. As a result of the decisions of the six we’re all the poorer for it.
Rupert Steiner, Balnarring
Landslide delays
The McCrae landslide happened on 14 January. A board of inquiry was set up on 18 March by the state government, who have now granted an extension of the reporting date to 10 September, making it some seven months to report on it’s findings. Apparently for “Further expert evidence to make findings on the terms of reference”
Surely the installation of geotechnical bore logs would have been immediately undertaken.
These bore logs would show extensively the make up of the strata layers present at the slip site, including water courses and flow.
I would expect expert geotechnical engineers would have by now been privy to these logs, for them to assess the stability of the slip and make recommendation as to the best course of action and remedial work.
If there is no answer by now why? Does Renee Enbom KC, and the persons on the board, have any geotechnical credentials? It appears that the cost of this fiasco is only limited by the inadequate meddling of the state government, who allegedly won’t provide any funds to assist regarding the slip, yet they are willing to pay for an expensive inquiry.
For the state to extend the findings by an other three months is only going to delay rectification and remedial work on this site.
It would have been more prudent for the state government, as a gesture of good will give the shire the money it will cost that they are spending on an expensive KC and the board.
I am appalled at the delay to date, I feel for the residences whose houses are locked behind security fences (looters can get in). Are they being looked after and kept up to date? Does anyone have any idea why this has taken forever to come to a practical and satisfactory conclusion?
Gerard van de Ven, Mount Martha
Energy efficiency
Congratulations to Repower Mornington Peninsula on a fantastic initiative – donating home energy and insulation kits (Repower donate energy efficiency kits, The News 17/6/25).
A staggering 80 per cent of Australian homes have an energy efficiency rating of just two stars or less (out of ten).
Compared to the insulated, energy efficient homes most people in Europe enjoy, we’re living in glorified tents.
Fortunately, Victoria now stipulates that new builds must have at least a seven star energy rating, but more needs to be done to retrofit the rest of our housing.
By reducing draughts and keeping us warmer with less need for expensive heating, well-insulated energy efficient homes benefit us all.
Thanks to Repower Mornington Peninsula for boosting the comfort of the homes of those in need.
Peninsula wide
Amy Hiller, Kew
We have today received by post the latest edition of Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s “Peninsula Wide.”
A few suggestions:
1. Offer all ratepayers the option of receiving the journal by email thereby saving postage and paper (even if it is recycled paper).
2. Is it really necessary for the journal to have roughly 30% - 40% of its content feature photographs of our councillors?
Noticeably this has occurred only since last year’s council elections.
Bill Holmes, Sorrento
Peninsula wide boring
Joe Lenzo’s comments regarding “Peninsula Wide” were spot on (Money saver, Letters 17/6/25).
It is boring and lacks interesting information regarding the Mornington Peninsula.
John Hodgson, Balnarring
Robbing Peter to pay Paul
There is a small island nature strip in Queen Street, which is well kept and where a wooden bird feeding basket hanging from a tree is patronised by the local birds. My friend and I often walk past and wondered who is responsible for its maintenance and kind thought for the wildlife.
We discovered it is David, who lives in the front unit of the block of apartments opposite and who has created a small garden in the back of his unit open to the street, where he can be
found quite often sitting there enjoying his surroundings.
In conversation with David , we were shocked to learn that he is being forced out of his unit, where he has lived for 13 years, as the block of units has ben sold to two charitable organisations, namely Upotipotpon and Payton Foundations, who intend it for the homeless.
To force tenants out of their homes, leaving them to find alternate accommodation seems completely heartless, unfair and unjustified. The rent David pays is $400 a week and where in Mornington is he going to find somewhere else at that financial level? He fears he may have to move to Frankston and in doing so will lose the small business he has created in cleaning cars for the fifteen hours he is permitted to work, supplementing his disability allowance. David also shops for the elderly resident there who has been permitted to stay. Who will take over this chore?
There is sympathy for those without a roof over their head, but I can’t see the solution lies in “robbing Peter to pay Paul”.
I understand the Mornington Community Support Centre is responsible for the handling of this relocation and I believe a humane approach to the current tenants is required.
They are playing with peoples’ lives and future wellbeing. Perhaps the charitable organisations should look at purchasing vacant buildings before creating more homelessness for those left to fend for themselves.
Charity begins at home!
Beverley Treloar, Mount Martha Machettes
I was at the Frankston police station to get information about an assault on me.
While waiting a person handed in a machette and at a previous visit at the police station a police officer said that because all police officers present were taking statements from family violence victims they could not assist them they should go on-line to report their crimes.
Does this not show that family violence is increasing in Frankston?
I know a person who was seriously attacked with a knife or a machette and the person who attacked him has yet to be found and arrested and there has been no media attention on this attack which occurred around eight weeks ago.
The victim almost died and lost a lot of blood.
Is the Frankston police suppressing crime and crime figures in Frankston. ?
The focus on machette’s are in the northern suburbs and not in Frankston and surrounding suburbs.
Russell Morse, Karingal
Climate dismay
We wish to express our dismay at the council’s recent decision in regard to the upcoming budget to delete a funding allocation for climate change initiatives.
We were pleased when the council declared a climate emergency and allocated funding to address the problem. The latest vote by the council to abandon the climate emergency declaration seems to be a case of throwing out the baby with the bath water.
A policy is one thing and the implementation of it is another matter.
A poorly implemented policy needs adjust-
ments, obviously, but this does not mean the policy needs to be abandoned – in this case because some programmes were either ineffective or wasteful or both.
The council has prioritised dollars at the expense of the environment.
We acknowledge that it is important to have a responsible budget but surely there should be a balance between dollars and quality of life issues such as the environment.
What may initially seem like a saving can be false economy when the results of climate change such as increased floods, storms and bushfires occur. These lead to increased insurance and legal costs for both the council and householders and more hot days mean more use of air conditioners in houses and cars which in turn further increases carbon dioxide emission resulting in more heating of the atmosphere. A vicious cycle.
Councils have an important part to play in our everyday lives and their decisions will effect not just the next twelve months but well into the future.
The voting on climate change funding was close so we urge all councillors to carefully consider these matters and vote with an eye to the future.
Ann Robb, Secretary – Mornington Environment Association.
Super sleuth
Bravo Bruce White, super sleuth. His intrepid investigation into the important issue (Where are the spoons?, Letters 17/6/25) was inspiring.
It seems obvious in hindsight, but come on, who else thought to check the dish’s alibi? The guilt was obvious .
I salute you Sir.
Even so?
Hanging by a thread?
David Martin, Mt Martha
The fictitious Alfred E Neman’s words “What, me worry?”
We live in troubled times. Locally our council’s personal bias in ignoring climate change, the arts and the citizens’ panel.
Reminded of Robert Hughes “Arts is a measure of the character of the country, an organic part of human nature, without which our natures are coarsened, impoverished and denied, and our sense of community with other citizens is weakened”.
I shake my head in wonder at the promotional nonsense in the colourful costly Peninsula Wide. Rye, now near to upmarket, renters to Cranbourne and beyond, the grumblings for AFL football and the cost of living, a passing thought added for Donald Trump’s United State entering the war against the dangerous Iran, the deaths of innocent Palestinians desperately needing aid, the destruction of Gaza.
I recall Elvis Presley “Don’t be cruel, the future looks bright ahead”
And AUKUS, Collingwood? Even so... Cliff Ellen, Rye
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THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES
Bad Bromance
By Stuart McCullough
So…. this is what it sounds like when doves cry. There’s nothing in this big old world as heartbreaking than a bromance turned sour. One minute you’re picking sesame seeds out of each other’s teeth and playfully punching each other in the arm while interspersing the term "dude!" between every word; the next, the only response you get to all your texts is "new phone, who dis?" and you’ve got nothing to do on Friday nights other than re-watch "The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants" on DVD. It must truly suck to be Elon and Donald right now.
One’s a spray-tanned egomaniac who knows even less about economics than he does about his son, Eric, and who once managed to bankrupt a casino; the other is a socially inept baby-makin’ machine who may well be genius but, for reasons unknown, chose to model himself on Darth Vader and dress like a twelve-yearold.
In retrospect, it was a car-crash wrapped in a bin fire, stowed in the cargo hold of the Titanic before dropping into a black hole. That it would inevitably turn sour was obvious to everyone, the only question was "when".
It's got to be tough – one day, you’re the belle of the ball; invited to every event no matter how trivial and then – bam! – you’ve got nothing to do on weekends anymore. I can imagine Elon, leaning against a rain-streaked window, fist-deep into a
box of Barbecue Shapes and thinking back to the heady decadent dancefilled, burger-fuelled nights at Mar-aLago and whispering "Donald" over and over again. I blame the key. When someone leaves, there’s a couple things you’ve got to do. Firstly, get everyone to sign a giant
farewell card. This is no small thing – like a message in a bottle, the big card can bump around from desk to desk for days on end. Then there’s the farewell gift. There’s a delicate balance to be struck – you don’t want to go over the top such that everyone wants to leave. But you don’t want to
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appear miserly, either.
Enter the key. Elon’s going away present was a small golden key that, presumably, unlocked either Donald’s heart or the cupboard where they store the Tim Tams for safekeeping. And although it finally provided an answer to the age-old question – what do you get for the man who, if not has everything, can very well afford it?
The answer, somewhat improbably, is a golden key. Elon looked crestfallen.
All of this could have been avoided if they’d simply given Elon a Bunnings voucher. But, instead, they plumped for a key that looks as it had been stolen from a child’s toy box. Elon, who has a lot of children and, therefore, near-unlimited access to children’s toy boxes, probably didn’t need yet another golden key.
In fact, perhaps they stole it from one of Elon’s kids. I’ve no idea which one, but my money’s on his son, ‘Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz’, who I believe is often described as an ‘alphabet male’.
Little Alpha (as he’s known) may be my hero. When Elon showed up at the White House with a black eye and explained that he’d invited his son to punch him in the face and that he’d duly complied, I had two thoughts –firstly, that the child spoke for all us. Secondly, does everyone get a turn?
But maybe there’s a more sinister explanation for Elon’s shiner. It’s not too hard to imagine a physical altercation over the last Oval office donut.
Here’s the thing that’s puzzling. Elon’s supposed to be some kind of
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genius, and it’s undeniable that he’s been involved in some pretty amazing things, and yet he couldn’t see what everyone else could – namely, that his association with Donald Trump would end either in tears, in tweets or a combination of both. Why did Elon think that he’d be any different to everyone else that came before him and then had a massive falling out? We live in an unusual age. One that seems to have more than its fair share of trouble. The world right now seems a more conflicted place than it did just a few months ago and it’s hard not to feel anxious. It’s important, I think, to remember that things will, at some point, get better. The only question is when. Soon, I hope.
For now, Elon is at home in his pyjamas, listening to Celine Dion’s version of "All By Myself" at a volume that would worry the neighbours if he had any, high-kicking as the drums come in. From time to time, little Alpha will wander in to administer yet another in a series of beatings. It’s hard to watch such a high-profile bromance turn so incredibly and irrevocably sour. Truth be told, I don’t feel that sorry for Elon – I kind of feel like all his worries were self-inflicted. Who knows? By the time this is printed, maybe they’ll have reconciled. I wouldn’t be a bit surprised. Because, when all’s said and done, they kind of deserve each other.
stuart@stuartmccullough.com
Electrification of Trains – Frankston to Mornington Line
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
At the last meeting of the Mornington Progress Association a reply was received from the Railway Commissioners regarding the electrification of the railway from Frankston to Mornington.
The Commissioners stated they were not in a position to indicate when the electrification of the line to Mornington was likely to take place, and they would prefer to defer any additional recommendations until after the electrification of the lines from Ringwood to Upper Ferntree Gully and from Ringwood to Lilydale had been commenced.
This work was now in hand, and an investigation will shortly be made with a view to determining which sections would be next dealt with.
The question whether the extension of the electrification to Mornington was justified will require to be looked into in conjunction with other sections of line, such as those from Eltham, Hurst Bridge, Reservoir, Whittlesea, Lilydale and Healesville, etc.
Car Crashes Into A Fence – Four Occupants Injured
A motor car traveling from Mornington to Melbourne last Saturday crashed into a fence on the side of Point Nepean road Frankston, whilst endeavoring to avoid collision with a horse and lorry.
The occupants of the car were Mrs Rickets, Miss Edith Clifton, Frederick W. Ricketson and James S. Adams, while the man in charge of the horse and lorry was Charles Werner.
According to the information
gathered by the local police, the horse in the shafts of the lorry shied when the car approached, and dashed across the road.
The driver of the car, in an effort to escape a collision, swerved, and before the machine could be righted it had hit the fence heavily.
The occupants of the car were taken by Senior Constable Elliott and Constable Addison to a local private hospital.
Miss Clifton sustained the most serious injuries, and is suffering from concussion, lacerations and shock.
Mrs. Rickets sustained lacerations and shock. Ricketson and Adams on receiving treatment were able to leave the hospital.
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A New Motor Menace
A new terror has appeared on the Frankston roads in the motor car line, as if we had not enough already with the drunken parties that make Frankston their happy hunting ground and bring the district into more or less disrepute and keep decent people away.
The latest is a game of “Follow my leader,” and is played by motor parties of young people. It is on the old lines, only with motor cars.
On March 3 last, Mounted-Constable W. Addison was on duty in Bay street when he saw a single-seater yellow car driving on the wrong side of the road; also it drove along the footpath of the Avenue of Honour.
Addison took the number of the car and found that it was unregistered, but the property of a Mr. Sergeant.
In the car at the time was a young fellow - Lindsay Sergeant, and a
young girl, Patricia Hay, Canterbury road, Box Hill.
Addison’s investigations also discovered that the driver was unlicensed. This, however, did not affect the law, for the young girl, who was next to him was a licensed driver.
Lindsay Sergeant is in Tempy, N.S.W., and did not appear in the Frankston Court on Tuesday to answer charges of driving an unregistered car, and driving on the wrong side of the road.
After Addison had given his evidence, Patricia Hay entered the box.
She is a fashionably-dressed young girl, looking far less than the eighteen years she must be to be the holder of a license to drive a car.
She told the Bench that they left the house of Sergeant, senr., at Seaford, at 4 o’clock on the day in question, following another car of the party in a game of “Follow my leader.” They went down Honour Avenue.
Senior-Constable Elliott remarked that the car was driving along the footpath of the Avenue of Honour, which had been laid out as a memorial to soldiers who had fallen in the war.
A fine of 20/- for driving an unregistered car, and 40/- for driving on the footpath and the wrong side of the road was inflicted.
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After Eighty Years – Connelly’s First Offence
Patrick Connelly, a man over whose bent grey head more than eighty years of strenuous life had passed, leaving his mental faculties unimpaired, raised himself on his stick in the Chelsea Court on Monday and explained to the Bench why he was drunk and in-
capable when in charge of a horse and cart in Point Nepean road, Aspendale, on the afternoon of June 6 last.
Constable Quinn, Aspendale, said he noticed Connelly fall off his cart on to the road, He was so drunk that he was incapable of climbing back on to the cart, and more for his own protection than anything else, he locked him up.
There was no record of previous convictions against Connelly, or that he had ever been in trouble before.
Connelly: I had no dinner, sir. I have been thirty-five years in the district, and have been drunk before.
I am over eighty years of age.
Mr. Cohen: As you are on old man, we will let you go. You are discharged. But don’t let it occur again.
“Never while I live,” was the fervent reply, as Connelly hobbled as quickly as possibly from the court. ***
Sanitary Contractor Fined
For having, on May 18, deposited night soil on land not authorised for that purpose, J. A. Williams, contractor for the Shire of Frankston and Hastings, was fined £5 with 2/2/- costs at the Frankston Court on Tuesday.
Williams was represented by Mr. S. Cooke, and the prosecution was conducted by Senior-Constable Elliott, in his capacity of Health Inspector.
The charge arose over deposits on some land at Baxter which had recently been purchased by Williams to deposit the soil on, owing to the sanitary depot being rather overcrowded, in the contractor’s opinion.
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Obituary
Mr. and Mrs. A. Farley, of
ROSLYN ROSANNA LANE PROLOCK late of 80/131 Nepean Highway, Dromana, Retired, deceased. Creditors, next of kin all and others having claims in respect of the above named deceased, who died on 28 day of April 2024 are required by the trustee HARJINDER SINGH BATH, care of Sharma Solicitors and Conveyancers, 70-72 High Street, Cranbourne, Victoria, 3977 to send particulars of such claims to the trustee care of the undermentioned solicitors by 4 day of July 2025 after which date the trustee may convey or distribute the estate, having regard only to the claims of which the trustee then has notice.
SHARMA SOLICITORS AND CONVEYANCERS, 70-72 High Street, Cranbourne, Victoria, 3977. Ph: (03) 9118 2050
Probate was granted in Victoria on 25 September 2024. 12769587-LD18-25
Frankston met with a sad bereavement this week in the death of their only child.
The little one had been ill for some time, and was being treated at the Alfred Hospital.
Very genuine sympathy is extended to the sorrowing parents.
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Personal
Mr. C. Paxman, line foreman, P.O., Frankston, we regret to state, is confined to his bed with an attack of pneumonia. We wish him a speedy recovery.
After several weeks illness, Mrs. Annie (Nancy) Sumner Howatson, wife of Mr. A. Howatson, of “Repton,” Toorak road, Toorak, died in private hospital on Wednesday afternoon.
The deceased lady, who was 40 years of age, was formerly well known in the hunting field. She was the only daughter of Mr. James Grice, of “Moondah,” Frankston.
Mr. Robert Carstairs Bell, of the Western district, has purchased the country home of Mrs. Cecilia Fogarty, “Two Bays,” Somerville.
We regret to learn that Mrs. John Jolly, of “Warren Hill,” Frankston, is far from well, and is under the care of Dr. Maxwell. We join with her numerous friends in wishing Mrs. Jolly a speedy recovery.
The many friends of Miss Winnie Hallinan will regret to learn that she is suffering from a nervous breakdown, and is at present an inmate of Dr. Maxwell’s private hospital.
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 26 Jun 1925
SOUTHERN PENINSULA NEWS scoreboard
Kangaroos keep up miracle run, Stonecat kicks ten
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By Brodie Cowburn
MEN’S DIV ONE
LANGWARRIN pulled off yet another miracle win on Saturday.
The Kangaroos came into the game in third place thanks to a string of close wins throughout the season. They hosted Rosebud at Lloyd Park last weekend.
Langwarrin and Rosebud played out an all-time classic. Rosebud were the better side for most of the day, and led at each break of play.
Trailing by just eight points at threequarter-time, the Kangaroos made their move in the final term. They hopped into the lead with three late goals, and held on for a thrilling threepoint win.
Langwarrin defeated Rosebud 12.5 (77) to 11.8 (74). The win is their fourth of the season by less than a goal.
Despite the defeat, Rosebud finished the round on top of the ladder. Frankston YCW are breathing down their necks - the Stonecats drew level on points with the ladder leaders after a 52 point win against EdithvaleAspendale.
Riley D’Arcy had a day out against the Eagles. He kicked 10 goals in a best-on-ground showing to take his tally to 35 for the year. He has kicked 21 across his last four games.
Mornington enjoyed a hard-fought win on Saturday. The Bulldogs beat Sorrento 11.5 (71) to 9.6 (60) at Alexandra Park.
Mt Eliza also scored a thrilling win on the weekend, besting Red Hill by two points. Pines rounded out the winner’s list with a 45 point victory over Dromana.
MEN’S DIV TWO
SOMERVILLE have kept their season alive with a thrilling win over Seaford at RF Miles Reserve.
Somerville put themselves in the box seat with a dominant second term, and took a five-goal lead into the main break. Seaford chipped away at their opponents in the second half, but Somerville held on for a famous win.
Corey Battams starred for Somerville, booting five goals to help his side grab the win.
A bizarre moment from the game went viral on social media - while lining up for a set shot, Somerville’s Kai Suparta accidentally booted the ball into a seagull flying overhead. The seagull crashed down to the turf, and the ball ricocheted away from goal. Thankfully the strange moment, which has been viewed thousands of times online in the last few days, did not affect the final result. The News could
not confirm the fate of the seagull, but wishes it well in its recovery or on its journey to the afterlife.
Undefeated Frankston Bombers notched up another win on Saturday. The Bombers beat Rye by 48 points. Bonbeach scored a close win away from home last weekend, getting the better of Devon Meadows 9.7 (61) to 10.6 (66). Hastings fought hard against tough opposition on Saturday, but eventually succumbed to a 35 point defeat to Chelsea.
Crib Point and Pearcedale closed out the round with 10-goal wins over Karingal and Tyabb respectively.
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
KARINGAL emerged victorious after a nail-biter against Frankston at Kinetic Stadium on Saturday morning.
The Bulls came into the match as favourites on paper, but the Dolphins gave them a tough fight. Frankston
piled on the pressure in the second half to take the game down to the wire.
Karingal did it the hard way, but held on for a four point win 3.5 (23) to 4.3 (27).
Clare Burgess, Taya Mead, Demi Running, and Jemma Reynolds were Karingal’s best.
Pearcedale, who are winless in season 2025, hosted the undefeated ladder leaders Mornington on Friday night.
Bolstered by the inclusion of former AFLW player Courtney Wakefield, Pearcedale worked hard. The might of Mornington proved too much though - the Bulldogs won 2.3 (15) to 13.12 (90).
Tenae Brown booted four goals for the victors, and Olivia McDonald kicked three.
Warragul Industrials held Bonbeach scoreless on Saturday, winning by 51 points.
NEXT WEEK’S GAMES
DIVISION ONE MENS
Saturday 28 June, 2pm: Dromana v MorningtonDromana Recreation Reserve
Frankston YCW v Red Hill - John Coburn Oval
Mt. Eliza v Edithvale-Aspendale - Emil Madsen Reserve
Rosebud v Pines - Olympic Park Rosebud Sorrento v Langwarrin - David Macfarlane Reserve
DIVISION TWO MENS
Saturday 28 June, 2pm: Bonbeach v Crib PointBonbeach Reserve
Frankston Bombers v Somerville - Baxter Park
Hastings v Devon MeadowsHastings Club
Pearcedale v SeafordPearcedale Recreation Reserve
Rye v Chelsea - RJ Rowley Reserve
Tyabb v Karingal - Bunguyan Reserve
DIVISION ONE WOMENS
Saturday 28 June, 1pm: Pearcedale v KaringalPearcedale Recreation Reserve
Mornington v Warragul Industrials - Mornington
Alexandra Park
Saturday 28 June, 4.40pm: Bonbeach v FrankstonBonbeach Reserve
DIVISION TWO WOMENS
Saturday 28 June, 10am: Karingal (Reserve) v EdithvaleAspendale - Karingal Football Club
Saturday 28 June, 11am: Mornington (Reserve) v Frankston (Reserve) - Mornington
Alexandra Park
Saturday 28 June, 12pm: Mt. Eliza v Red Hill FNC/ Balnarring Thunder - Emil Madsen Reserve
Saturday 28 June, 4.40pm: Tyabb v Warragul Industrials (Reserve)Bunguyan Reserve
Sunday 29 June, 12pm: Bass Coast v Red Hill - Dalyston Recreation Reserve
DIVISION THREE WOMENS
Saturday 28 June, 11am: Pearcedale (Reserve) v Langwarrin - Pearcedale Recreation Reserve
Saturday 28 June, 4.40pm: Pines v Tyabb (Reserve) - Eric Bell Reserve
Rye v Chelsea - RJ Rowley Reserve
Bonbeach (Reserve) v Crib Point - Bonbeach Reserve
FRANKSTON YCW bagged a 52-point win over Edithvale-Aspendale.
Picture: Craig Barrett
MORNINGTON managed a much-needed win over Sorrento. Picture: Alan Dillon
Mount Eliza or Seaford United?
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
MOUNT Eliza and Seaford United are in an intriguing race for a top-two finish that would secure their State 5 status for next season.
Football Victoria’s State Leagues restructuring plan has a major impact at State 5 level as the governing body’s overhaul will introduce State 6 and State 7 levels of competition while making every tier of the State Leagues structure regionalised into North-West and South-East divisions.
There’s no promotion from State 5 this year and the top two in the league will remain in the new State 5 SouthEast in 2026.
Mount Eliza currently has the whip hand as it lies second and enjoys a seven-point buffer over third-placed Seaford.
Most pundits expect Morwell-based league leader Fortuna 60 to claim one of the top two spots leaving just one more spot for the chasing pack. And it may be the leading scorers at Mount Eliza and Seaford United that have a major say in the outcome of this race.
Mount Eliza’s Austin Mcewen and Seaford’s Dylan Waugh have each scored 11 goals this season and share second place in the league Golden Boot race.
While Mcewen didn’t add to his tally last weekend Waugh was on target in Seaford’s 4-1 away win over Mount Martha last Saturday.
Seaford struck first after a Conor Mcfall penalty in the 25th minute was saved only for Zain Ahmad to convert the rebound.
Ten minutes later the home team hit back when a rare Hayden Hicks error allowed Howie Anderson to level.
Seaford regained the lead in the 50th minute when Mount Martha keeper Derren Elliott failed to deal with a cross and Ahmad nabbed his second.
Luke Murray’s left-foot volley made it 3-1 in the 57th minute and Waugh came off the bench to round off the scoreline in the 68th minute when he punished the home team defence for failing to clear.
Mount Martha coach Charlie Platt was impressed by the visitors.
“All credit to Seaford and that was the best forward line we’ve come up against all year,” he said.
“I have to admit that I was very jealous when you see the quality of the bench Seaford had at its disposal.”
Mount Eliza is having its best State League season yet and Saturday’s 2-0
away win over Bunyip District was no surprise.
Two first-half goals gave Gerry McDonagh’s outfit all three points.
In the 8th minute a Harris Battison corner was headed in by Fraser Keon and it was 2-0 after 25 minutes when a deflected strike from Battison fell to Fraser Keon who slotted the ball past Bunyip keeper Jake Biondo.
The one black mark on the performance came in the 70th minute and resulted in three players sent off –Bunyip’s Tristan Durovic and Lachy Harbers along with Mount Eliza’s Michael Wright.
In VPL1 Langwarrin drew 1-1 at home to league leader Bentleigh Greens last weekend.
The home side was on the back foot just seven minutes in when Chris Droutsas was given too much room inside the area and as soon as he had a shooting angle hammered the ball past James Burgess from close range.
Langy finished the half without a shot on target but 10 minutes into the second period home team fans were celebrating when Jeremy Min Fa’s cross from the left was headed home by Brad Blumenthal.
The visitors tried desperately to grab the points but Langwarrin withstood every challenge and shared the spoils with its more prestigious opponent.
In State 1 Mornington returned to winning ways with Saturday’s 2-1 home triumph over Gippsland United.
Just two minutes in the visitors
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took the lead when central defender Cooper Coleman powered in a header following a corner to the back post. But the early advantage didn’t last long.
In the 10th minute James Kelly produced a moment of brilliance by curling a long-range strike into the bottom corner to level the scores. Mornington took control creating wave after wave of attacking pressure and restricting Gippsland to minimal opportunities.
The second half was one-way traffic and it wasn’t long before Rory Wagner was played through on goal calmly slotting past the keeper to make it 2-1.
Gippsland’s hopes of a comeback were dashed when James Cheney was sent off following a late challenge on Ryan Paczkowski, which effectively ended the contest.
In State 2 Peninsula Strikers overcame a one-goal deficit and a substandard pitch to knock St Kilda off top spot with a 2-1 away win on Saturday.
It was St Kilda’s first home loss in over three years but that wasn’t on the cards when a mistimed shot in the 9th minute was tucked away by St Kilda’s Jonathan Creamer from close range.
Three minutes later it was 1-1 after Campbell Steedman pounced on a loose ball inside the box and calmly toe-poked it past St Kilda keeper Sean Hyland.
Strikers controlled the first half but couldn’t find the finish they deserved.
On
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Austin Mcewen (left) and leading Seaford United scorer Dylan Waugh. Pictures: Darryl Kennedy
Both teams had a red-hot go in the second half.
Strikers keeper Faraz Zenoozi made a brilliant save and the ball went down the other end of the pitch where his counterpart Hyland saved superbly to deny Steedman.
But Steedman wouldn’t be contained for long.
In the 64th minute Hyland dropped a Jaiden Madafferi cross and Steedman was on hand to bury the ball for the winner.
Skye paid dearly for its profligacy in front of goal when going down 1-0 at home to Berwick City on Friday night.
Three minutes into time added a corner fell to Berwick substitute Luca Maio and his shot went through a packed penalty area for an unlikely winner.
In State 4 Chelsea thumped Mentone 12-0 away from home to continue its battle with Endeavour United for the prized promotion spot that goes with the championship.
James Stinson scored four goals and looks a near certainty to claim his second straight league Golden Boot award.
He was backed up by a hat-trick to Adam Dunsford, a brace from Daniel Vella and singles from Christian Murray, Liam Burford and Adam Bartosy.
Baxter had its best win of the season when it downed visitor Monash University 4-0 on Saturday.
It was the first time this season that Billy Armour’s men had toppled a top-six side.
All the goals came in the second half and Baxter’s scorers were Kyle Eichenberger, Brody Taylor, Zamer Noor and Austin Sporys.
Rosebud won 5-2 away to Frankston Pines last weekend.
Pines opened the scoring against the run of play when a contentious penalty decision enabled Davey Jones to convert from the spot in the 14th minute.
But Rosebud hit back in the 34th minute when a pinpoint Sean Smith cross was headed home by Kori Weetch.
The visitors took until the 65th minute to grab the lead when a great Dougie Cunnison ball sent the inform Weetch clear and he neatly lifted the ball over advancing Pines keeper Caleb Parr.
Four minutes later Cunnison made it 3-1 from the penalty spot.
But the visitors couldn’t defend a corner in the 72nd minute and Shivneel Pillay made it 3-2.
Rosebud’s two-goal cushion was restored a couple of minutes later when Connor Wharton’s driving run ended with a fine save from Parr only for Weetch to complete his hat-trick by tucking away the rebound.
In the final minute of normal time youngster Luke Dennis followed up his two goals in the reserves by grabbing his first in the seniors with a header from a Wharton corner.
On Friday night Somerville Eagles lost 3-0 away to Springvale City.
NEXT WEEKEND
Friday, 27 June, 7.30pm Langwarrin v Northcote, Lawton Park
Friday, 27 June, 8.30pm
Springvale City v Frankston Pines, Ross Reserve
Saturday, 28 June, 3pm
Mornington v South Springvale, Dallas Brooks Park
Peninsula Strikers v Mooroolbark, Centenary Park
Skye Utd v Noble Park Utd, Skye Recreation Reserve
Chelsea v Lyndale Utd, Edithvale Recreation Reserve
Somerville Eagles v Monash University, Westernport Secondary College
Baxter v Sandown Lions, Baxter Park
FC Noble Hurricanes v Rosebud, Alex Nelson Reserve
Mount Eliza v Aspendale, Emil Madsen Reserve
Mount Martha v Endeavour Hills Fire, Civic Reserve
Seaford Utd v Casey Panthers, North Seaford Reserve
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